JUST FOR TODAY -- One Day at a Time .... Daily commitment thread for 2019

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  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,959 Member
    5lb Challenge
    Oct 9 - 191.2
    Today - 186.4
    Loss - 4.8

    I know this is water weight because I finally got all of my water in yesterday for the first time since I don’t know when!

    JFT Sunday Oct 20
    2L of water - 🌼
    Log all food - 🌼
    15 minutes of exercise - 🙂 I was active for about three hours, not exercise per se but definitely moving around and not sitting on my butt.
    Gratitude Journal - 🌼

    JFT Monday Oct 21
    2L of water
    log all food
    15 minutes of exercise
    Gratitude Journal

    Yesterday was a good day, we cleaned up the yard to be ready for Winter and got a lot of wood sanded.

    I am up very early this morning 520 and so that I don’t fall back to sleep about the time I should be going to work, I’ve decided to go into work. It is payroll deadline today as well as another deadline day so this will help me get ahead of the game.

    I’ll check back in this evening to catch up on posts.
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,467 Member
    CocoLoris wrote: »
    Woo-Hoo! This Year:

    I, cocoloris, combatted extremely negative thoughts and came out stronger.
    I kept my cool when things didn’t go as planned.
    I let myself be more vulnerable.
    I have learned so much more about myself and my underlying beliefs.
    I have trusted my intuition and became much happier.
    I have learned some healthy habits that support my long term goals.
    I achieved goals I had given up on.
    I figured out what I love about life and what I want out of it.
    I have made new goals which bring me joy and happiness.
    I have shown a lot of empathy.

    Brilliant!
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,647 Member
    edited October 2019
    Haven't posted JFT since Fri. so starting fresh...

    JFT M 10/21
    1) Walked dog 3.54 mi 1:04:30 before work & rain / stretched = happy dog & happy me :smiley:
    2) Move hourly (except employee meeting & hair appt.) / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
    3) Meals (except supper) & snacks prelogged / not sure of late supper after appt. but eat sensible / net calories zero / 14c water
    4) Prep GA-R(ROP) / clear more Inbox / chapter emails / maybe EMT edit?
    5) Evening: hair appt. 5:30 / meal plan & grocery list / review possible shows & tickets order / newspaper pile / other?
    6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / bed & tv off 10:20 (rest day T if rain in a.m.)

    Had a v busy weekend ~ Sat. farmers market (2nd to last of season) & walked dog 4.23 mi. before my shower & heading off to BIL/SIL house w/ hubby. Despite his "we won't stay long" we had lunch there & visited for 5 hours! That, plus car time of 1.5 hours, meant only 6/14 hours w/ 250+ steps. Not the healthiest meal either, but at least I brought apple crisp.

    Sunday started w/ Bible class at 8 a.m. & church, then walked dog 4.09 mi. Home in time to watch Packers game. Absolutely gorgeous, temps low 60s (warm for mid-Oct.), so I paused the game & depooped yard while hubby mowed and picked loads of sticks. We got all patio furniture, grill, hose reel, & ceramic birdbath stored in shed for coming winter. One rain barrel drained & stored, & heated birdbath set up. Then I trimmed back all old-fashioned tea roses (original plant from my grandmother for my first house in 1989).

    Back in house, did 2 loads of laundry & finished watching the game. Woohoo Packers won! By supper time I was exhausted so made a quick, easy meal for supper. Popped an Aleve & rest of evening relaxed in front of tv.

    Felt good to get so much yard prep for winter done on a beautiful fall day instead of temps in 40s, wind, possible snowflakes, etc. Been there, done that. Only one rain barrel left to drain & roses to fence for winter, plus leaf-raking once trees really start to drop. Fitbit 19,739 steps and I didn't even try to reach 20,000 hahaha.
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,647 Member
    DISCARD 5LBS CHALLENGE!
    Name: Carmela
    Start Date (for me): October 2

    SW: 166.0
    GW: 161.0
    CW: 165.5 -0.5lb
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,647 Member
    edited October 2019
    Weekly Weigh-In = When I'm active I eat back calories. My weaknesses: I love food... my sweet tooth, especially chocolate... portion control... FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). Saturday a.m. is my MFP weigh-in logging day, and I peek occasionally other days. My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale. No goal dates set ~ this is not a diet but my lifestyle.

    Age 61, 5'4.5"
    GW #1: 150 in a livable way = It's. Not. A. Diet.
    GW #2: 145 normal BMI
    UG maintain: 145 - 150 [Need to be realistic! Revised from 140 - 145]

    11/5/15 = 195.0 joined MFP with no real plan except It's. Not. A. Diet.
    1/10/17 = 185.5 clearly not a regular on MFP / joined JFT, best group ever! :smiley:
    5/31/17 = 180.5 two end of month celebrations / committed to posting weekly weigh-in
    06/03 = 177.5
    06/10 = 179.5 pre-10K spaghetti supper night before
    06/17 = 179.5 numerous meals away from home, several occasions w/ alcohol, happy no gain
    06/24 = 178.0 fluctuated during week, but ended ok
    07/01 = 176.0 Yay!!! Achieved June goal to stay <180
    07/08 = 177.5 oops
    07/15 = 176.5
    07/22 = 175.0
    07/29 = 174.0 saw at least one daily w-i below 174
    08/05 = 174.5 dined out for Girls Day Out & ate Dad's cooking & baking
    08/12 = 173.5 scale flirted with even lower numbers on daily weigh-ins
    08/19 = 173.5 had couple of high calorie days
    08/26 = 172.0 kind of a surprise
    09/02/17 = 170.0 Woohoo! Officially overweight, not obese :smiley:
    09/09 = 171.5 backsliding, ack!
    09/16 = 169.5 yay, the middle number is a six!
    09/23 = 168.5 have lots challenges in upcoming week
    09/30 = 167.0 met Sept goal to stay under 170
    10/07 = 166.0
    10/14 = 166.5 dined out 2 days with adult beverages plus wine & cheesecake at spa
    10/21/17 = 166.5 dined out 2 days plus food day in office / no gain is good [joined Just Give Me 10 Days challenge (daily w/i)]
    10/28 = 164.5 very active week & watched CICO / reached October goal of 165
    11/04 = 163.0 wow, really surprised at this, daily fluctuations very up and down this week
    11/11 = 164.5 this is temporary b/c very high sodium yesterday
    11/18 = 162.0 big surprise, especially b/c I weigh myself daily and didn't see this all week
    11/25 = 163.0 no surprise after 2 no-logging-food days (parade day and Thanksgiving), just glad not worse
    12/02 = 161.0 Jingle Bell 5K day / 44:37 chip time & ave. pace 14:22 & very happy!
    12/09/17 = 158.5 surprised to say the least / first time in 10 years my weight is 1-5-anything! :love:
    12/16 = 158.0 no work parties or food days & stuck with CICO
    12/23 = 157.5 no "workouts" but shoveled snow & snowshoed, busy with Christmas preparations
    12/30 = 159.0 Christmas Day no food/beverages logged
    01/06/18 = 159.0 New Year's Eve hubby & I splurged on treats & beverages (at home), and I did not log...totally worth it!
    01/13 = 157.0 big surprise! Yesterday evening, walked in Frenzy on the Fox 5K in 47:26 & pace 15:19. Very happy with my time, wore layers of clothes in 10 degrees & NNW 12 mph wind, fun event.
    01/20 = 156.5
    01/27 = 156.5 maintaining / not a bad thing
    02/03 = sick / no weigh in
    02/10 = 152.5 unhealthy loss due to illness / I know weight will go back up & I'm totally fine with that
    02/17/18 = 153.0 thrilled with annual physical on 2/15/18: BP 110/68, pulse 64 and BMI 26.14 :star:
    02/24 = 154.0 little out of control last week, but at goal for the month
    03/03 = 155.5 oops / still lower than before I was sick
    03/10 = 153.5 back on track
    03/17 = 152.5
    03/24 = 153.0 evening snacks & two days straight of 8 hr seminars (+ lots of sitting)
    03/31 = 153.5 pre-10K spaghetti supper night before / Badger State Brewing 10K 1:30:28.82 and average pace 14:35 :smiley:
    04/07 = 154.5 ack ~ ate Easter candy most evenings
    04/14 = 153.5 Day 1 of record-setting blizzard ~ yuck! Followed by day 2 of blizzard, then snow day (no work / still shoveling & plowing) on Monday ~ in APRIL ~ yikes! :p
    04/21 = 153.5 after such weird week & daily weight fluctuations, happy to maintain
    04/28 = 152.0
    05/05 = 153.5 kinda stalled three months + feeling hungry more often ~ since w/i 10# of goal, changed MFP setting to lose 1/2 lb. per week & see how it goes
    05/12 = 153.5 ok with this ~ think changing my MFP setting, and having more net calories to play with, is agreeing with me ~ I'm not so hungry all the time
    05/19 = 154.0 drinks (2 margaritas) & dinner w/ BFF night before + enjoyed everything!
    05/26/18 = 153.0 Health Risk Assessment 5/15/18 ~ BMI 25.6 :star:
    06/02 = 153.0 basically in maintenance for now ~ I'll take it!
    06/09 = 152.5 Bellin Run 10K 1:28:12 split time 45:03 ave. pace 14:12 ~ beat goal of < 1:30 :star:
    06/16 = 152.0
    06/23 = 156.0 end of vacation week & lots of eating out
    06/30 = 155.5
    07/07 = 156.0 post-vacation w/i net calories not. so. much. Ack!
    07/14 = 154.5 prelogging & sticking w/ plan helps
    07/21 = 154.5 Packers 5K 44:50 ave pace 14:26 min/mile ~ beat goal < 45:00 :star:
    07/28 = 157.5 peanut M&M attacks (eek) + dinner out w/ SIL/niece (yum!) + staff luncheon (ick)
    08/03 = 155.5 started Evening Snack Challenge on JFT
    08/11 = 158.0 stressful week (job crap ~ hubby's & my own) >:) , Chinese buffet 1 evening & Feast with the Beasts (so worth it!)
    08/18 = 157.5 saw 156.0 during week ~ evening snack challenge not. so. good.
    08/25 = 156.0 prelogged as much as possible & CICO getting better
    09/01 = 154.5 included Taste on Broadway & office relocation so packing & moving boxes ~ very pleased
    09/08 = 157.5 too many office bday indulgences / City Stadium 5K for Veterans 44:27 & ave. pace 14:16 ~ beat goal of < 44:30 :star:
    09/15 = 156.0
    09/22 = 155.5 maybe lower if not for Pizza Ranch prairie pizza & wine at BFF's the night before
    09/29 = 154.0
    10/06 = 155.0 may include water retention in muscles b/c resumed home version of weights & circuit-training day before
    10/13 = 157.0 birthday treats & adult beverages / walked in Run for the Hill of It 5K in 48:13 pace 15:32 & hill 2:01 ~ beat both time (part unpaved trail with sloppy conditions due to 5" rain over preceding week) & hill (finish is UP a steep sledding hill) from last year :star: and learned only 25 out of 267 participants finished the hill < 1 min.
    10/20 = 155.0
    10/27 = 158.0 oops... lots of leaf-raking the evening before + too. much. snacking.
    11/03 = 156.5 better planning / stopped evening snacking (mostly)
    11/10 = 156.0 basically stuck in maintenance mode ~ not the worst thing
    11/17 = 157.0
    11/24 = 159.5 Thanksgiving week & paid time off with hubby ~ def going in wrong direction ~ oops
    12/01 = 157.5 Jingle Bell 5K 45:38 & ave. pace 14:42 ~ not bad
    12/08 = 157.0
    12/15 = 156.5 clearly in maintenance mode all year ~ not exactly the plan but I'm ok with this for now ~ really happy to stay 1-5-anything
    12/22 = 155.5 surprised by this ~ maybe due to much later than normal weigh-in (late start to the day)
    12/29/18 = 159.5 stayed 1-5-anything over holidays & vacation days at home
    01/05/19 = 157.5
    01/12 = 158.0 Frenzy on the Fox 5K 1/11 with friends ~ not timed / MapMyWalk 54:19
    01/19 = 158.0 maintained even with evening snacking & skipped workouts
    01/26 = 157.5
    02/02 = 158.5 hubby's traditional bday dinner + leftovers + evening snacking ~ oops
    02/09 = 158.5 ok with no gain / Seroogy's Valentine 5K 48:34:89 & ave. pace 15:89 in below zero temps & icy mile 2
    02/16 = 158.0
    02/23 = 160.0 oops... deserved, net cals & sodium def red prior 3 days. Annual physical 2/26 159.6 fully clothed.
    03/02 = 159.5
    03/09 = 157.5
    03/16 = 158.0 feeling unwell & no workouts all week
    03/23 = 157.5 finally feeling better
    03/31 = 160.5 posting Sun. month end w/i ~ too many days, net calories RED. Badger State Brewing 10K 3/30 in 1:28:14 & ave. pace 14:12 and beat goal < 1:30 :star:
    04/06 = 160.0 saw 158.5 during week
    04/13 = 159.5
    Hiatus from MFP 4/17 - 4/29 (Easter 4/21)
    05/04 = 161.5 logging again starting 4/30
    05/11 = 163.0 ack
    05/18 = 163.0 no gain
    05/25 = 163.0 could be worse
    06/01 = 162.0
    06/08 = 162.0 pre-race spaghetti night before / Bellin Run 10K 1:29:54 split 44:13 ave. pace 14:29
    06/15 = 164.0 ate at fast food, cafe (brunch), pub (happy hour), seminar (lunch), dinner at BFF's (sangria)
    06/22 = 162.5 better eating & tracking
    06/29 = 163.5 two days of conference food
    07/06 = 162.5
    07/13 = 163.5 two out-of-town family parties + diner food + drinks/dinner at Mexican restaurant
    07/20 = 166.0 cousin's funeral luncheon (one whole table w/ family desserts) + restaurant week lunch w/ hubby + pizza supper w/ hubby
    07/27 = 165.0
    08/03 = 164.5 happy to see any loss at all... I am the tortoise :D
    08/10 = 167.5 high sodium & emotional eating
    08/17 = 167.5
    08/24 = 165.5
    08/31 = 169.5 staycation week & ate whatever I wanted
    09/07 = 167.0 flushed sodium & water weight / City Stadium 5K for Veterans 45:12 (goal < 45:00) & ave. pace 14:33
    09/14 = 166.5
    09/21 = 166.0
    09/27 = 165.5
    10/05 = 167.5 pre-race food ~ Pink Pumpkin 5K 44:06 :star: (goal < 45:00) & ave. pace 14:12
    10/12 = 165.5 eating back on track ~ Run for the Hill of It 5K (trail event) 48:06 & hill 1:58 :star: (goal < 2 min.)
    10/19 = 165.5

    “Start by doing what’s necessary, then what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” Francis of Assisi
  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
    Greetings!
    I still have 4lbs to return to my 148.
    I have "budgeted" today's meal calories, etc.
    I have had 2 cups out of my 6 of water/herbal tea
    I have exercised
    I am about to do my Bible study/journal
    I am being grateful and being mindful

    There are 72 days left until we get to hang up a shiny new calendar for 2020!

    Let's all do a heave-ho, dig in our heels, get our steely eyes on, and finish the year well!
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    What is your end of year goal? What do you want to accomplish by Dec. 31, 2019?
    As most of you know, mine is to lose the 7lbs I've gained this year so I will be back to 148.

    It doesn't have to be weight loss. Maybe it's to be back in the habit of drinking water or tracking food. Perhaps it's consistently exercising, preparing a week's worth of meals or going to bed earlier. Perhaps it's getting the garage or kitchen or closet or? cleaned and organized. Maybe it's making and living with a budget.



    Let's make at least one personal goal (but I advise you to not go hog wild and make more than 3) to complete by December 31. 72 days from now that will improve our well-being physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually.

    We've got this, people! Let's get shakin' movin' and groovin'!!!

    Peace and joy!
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  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,582 Member
    JFT Monday
    1. AM run: 2 miles Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea!
    2. Before school: Check class websites. Update first directions. Print graphic organizers.
    3. Class 1: PRs signed; show to teacher, keep in Handouts folder. Finish Day 3. Finish presentations.
    4. Class 2-3: PRs signed; show to teacher, keep in Handouts folder. Finish Day 3. Finish presentations. Update class websites.
    5. Planning: SUB PLANS FOR TUESDAY. Grade narratives. Parent calls. Ask questions that respond to comments on senator list. Encourage students to look at issues from multiple perspectives.
    6. Lifting. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
    7. Dinner: Leftovers. Put jewelry away. Check on appointment times.
    8. Read 20 pages of Rage. Update Goodreads Friday. Weigh and prep celery. Prep cheese. Pack lunch.
    9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Alarm set for 6:00.
    10. Ask about how to support new AP. Practice hair braiding with D. Check on appts for drs. Remind D to ask his dad about the table. Check with D about ceiling. START BLOGGING AGAIN. 3 posts/week? Create test for MLA format. Create unit plan for Malala. Put jewelry away. Fold laundry. Complete bartending course. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Remember that M does not like surprises! Check dates of classes and update semester plan. Request parent meeting with KC and BW. Retirement planning Oct 23 2:00.

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    End of 2018: 189.2
    January 2019: 186.0
    February 2019: 187.0
    Today: 194

    Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut
    1. Purchases: Look for an "ugly Christmas sweater" and a long-haired doll at thrift stores. Practice French braiding. Go to used bookstore and look for On Writing (Stephen King), Dying for a Paycheck (Robin Hardman), The Prince (tr. Tim Parks, Russell Price, or Robert Adams), The Secret Adversary (Christie).
    2. E2: What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options. Create vocabulary lists for each unit that come from the texts used: Animal Farm, Julius Caesar, Wes Moore, I Am Malala. Find a way to incorporate changing words from one part of speech to another. Students need to know how to review multiple sources and synthesize information in order to draw a conclusion. Need practice with the difference between transitions and overlapping (at end of paragraph - "another issue is Y" vs "there are other issues besides X"). Quit using "in conclusion" and "I believe" and other writing-about-my-writing phrases. Confusion between direct/indirect objects and prepositional phrases. Use the UDHR and the Declaration of Independence to study paraphrasing; use that to front-load Machiavelli and how to deal with challenging texts. Confusion between everyday / every day and similar constructions.
    3. E1: Need practice with quoting & paraphrasing sources, identifying claims that would need support, use of last names for reference, and capitalization practice (common/proper nouns, titles). Difficulty using possessive nouns in their own writing. Honors: practice subject/object pronouns (my friend and I / my friend and me). Poetry: Revise "Songs are Poetry" handouts.
    4. Curriculum Development: Writing mini-unit. Review scholarly research on 5PE. (I think I can have this as an intro to the research unit so that they also get exposure to how quotes are integrated and cited.) Parallel structure; use of emotional language, specific detail. Use "Write About a Pebble" lesson from Atwell. How long should each unit take? Do research on characteristics: curiosity, persistence, resilience, creativity, responsibility, optimism, courage, integrity, authenticity, leadership, self-awareness, humility, compassion - others? Include grammarly check on essays! Review assessments. What is the purpose for each unit? What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options. Schedule assessments for Fall 2019; plan out return times. Write 1 reflection weekly; type one in Classroom by Weds. Copy-paste to PB for comments due Friday. PB usernames 6 digits, no 19 or 20s, no birthdates. Homework: Online journal Mon due Tue; Reflection Tue due Wed; C&P journal in class Wed; Comments Thu due Fri. Bonus if you are the first response; further bonus if you respond to comments on your post. Grammar practice Mon & Wed; quiz Fri.
    5. Professional Development: Write blog post weekly. Comment on 3 posts each week -Tu Th Sun? Check with PSC. Talk with Z about articles and/or conference proposals. NOTE: ATTENDED PRE FLEX DAY.
    6. Medical: Dentist Oct 29 8 AM. Onco Oct 22 9:30. PCP Schedule for July. ObG Oct 22 10:30. PCP - allergy shots?
    7. Theater: What's next?
    8. House: Mineral oil on tile spots. Check with D about ceiling.
    9. Fun: Open beading on Thursdays. Coloring at library on Tuesday. Put jewelry away. Edney Hack Nights alt Weds. ASL? Spanish/Portuguese practice? Practice piano. ROL Secret Adversary. Buy new bikes and bike night for car.
    10. Volunteering ideas: Theater. Library. Animal shelter.

    WFTY: Climbing. I'm SO tired. It's Monday and I already feel like I'm behind for the week. :(
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,162 Member
    mytime6630 wrote: »
    Year 2017 Jan 1: 217
    Year 2018 January 1: 195.5
    Year 2019 January : 206
    Feb 1, 2019: 201.6
    March 4: 205
    April 1: 196.8
    May 5: 195
    June: : 191.2
    July: 192.4
    August: 189.4
    September: 184.6


    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 1
    NAME: Joan

    5'11"

    SW :187.6 (starting weight for the 5 pound challenge - round 1)
    GW for this challenge: 182.6
    CW: 188.6 = didn't do so great with this challenge.

    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 2 -- Starting Date Thursday, Aug 29
    NAME: Joan
    SW :188.6 (starting weight for the 5 pound challenge - round 2)
    GW for this challenge: 183.6
    CW: 184.6 (current weight today)


    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 3 -- Starting Date Tuesday, September 24
    NAME: Joan
    SW :184.6 (starting weight for the 5 pound challenge - round 3)
    GW for this challenge: 180 (my goal is to get to 178... and be out of the overweight on the charts! Those last few pounds are so hard to get off it seems!
    CW: 182.6 (current weight today)


    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 4 -- Starting Date Tuesday, October 8
    NAME: Joan
    5'11"
    SW :182.6 (starting weight for the 5 pound challenge - round 4)
    GW for this challenge: 177.6 --- This would put me in the "normal" weight range... something I have been trying to do for the past 2 years, but just could never get there!!
    CW: 180.6 (current weight today) -2

    My weekend was not the best. I knew I had cookies in the freezer, and decided after a busy day to just eat one cookie. Well... that one cookie ended up being about 8 cookies, and then buying candy corn. What is wrong with me that I give in so easily!
    I am just a few pounds from my first goal weight of 178 (which would put me in the normal weight range), but I just can't get there. But instead of getting discouraged .. I am saying to myself that I need to maintain what I have lost already .. and learn how to better do that. Weight is just a number on the scale.. but learning to eat correctly is something that is a lifestyle change.


    My goal are basically the same. I am going to do this until these become habits.. then I will change them. Trying to keep it simple


    Goals for today
    1. mindful eating
    2. drink 4 glasses of water before I drink a diet pepsi
    3. 8+ water
    4. drink water in the evening ... no snacking, or just ONE planned snack

    Plus, with girlfriends coming this week, need to also do
    1. put down lawn fertilizer
    2. paint inside doors
    3. vacuum my office
    4. build 3 boxes for shipping this week
    5. finish quilt ... clean up sewing room

    concentrate on Water!!!!!

    Ahem, and where was your post it note in all of this?!?
    Why is it always 8? Is that how many is in the pack?

    TBH I've not been doing great either! I told myself I would be good today and I was not lol!
  • CocoLoris
    CocoLoris Posts: 115 Member
    JFT Tues 22/10/19

    Eat 1600-1700 cals
    Go for a walk
    Groceries
    Stretch
    Reflect + journal
    Read 10 pages
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,285 Member
    edited October 2019
    Bex953172 wrote: »

    Ahem, and where was your post it note in all of this?!?
    Why is it always 8? Is that how many is in the pack?

    TBH I've not been doing great either! I told myself I would be good today and I was not lol!

    Ha -- there was only 10 of these particular cookies left .. the rest I had sent to my brother, and saved the rest to put out when my friends are here. Left 2 for my daughter (wasn't this good of me :D ).
    BUt then .. I had to make some more! They are super easy no-bake chocolate-oatmeal cookies (and super yummy!!!!).

    But today I am doing good... and the scale has not shown it yet. Lets both have good days today!!
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Monday 21 October

    I spent the day with my parents (80 plus years old ) and enjoyed their company. Thank you for your comments and support; I appreciate that time with them is more important than meeting arbitrary goals on here. I enjoyed lunch out with them today so can't log accurately and am probably in the red but I did come home to do my excercise.
  • cory17
    cory17 Posts: 1,503 Member
    JFT
    study
    be mindful about eating at home
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,162 Member
    @AJB1014 I wanted to ask, you're about 18 weeks now? Have you felt any kicks yet? :)
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,162 Member
    Is meatloaf a popular thing in America?

    I had one for the first time last night (homemade) Ash did minced beef, onions, various herbs and spices (main being smoked paprika) and crackers (beaten into a powder) and eggs (think these were for it to hold its shape) and then mushed and rolled it into a meatloaf shape. And bacon on top.
    Then he did tinned tomatoes with herbs and spices (smoked paprika being the main again) with onion and chickpeas as a sauce. It was AMAZING!

    Are there other ways to make it too?
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,072 Member
    edited October 2019
    The only failure is giving up!
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    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
    NAME: Terri
    SW: 167.4
    GW: 162.4
    28/08: 162.4 - 5 lb It’s taken almost the whole month! And I could be up again tomorrow. 😂
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    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 2
    NAME: Terri
    SW: 162.4 (28/08)
    GW: 157.4
    25/09: CW: 157.2 - 5.2
    WOO! HOO! 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼

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    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 3
    NAME: Terri
    SW: 157.2 (26/09)
    GW: 152.2
    07/10: CW: 155.8 - 1.4 lb 😃
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    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 4
    NAME: Terri
    SW: 156.0 (08/10)
    GW: 151
    21/10: CW: 154.4 - 1.6 🌻
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    JFT: Mon 21 Oct
      New Daily Goals
      Food
      • log All food and drink; stay under goal🌟
      • balance macros/micros🌟
      • Hydrate adequately🌟; NLNS!!!🤪
      Exercise:
      • Knee Physio🌟
      • 7,000+ Steps daily 🌟
      • 30 + minutes intentional exercise 🌟
      Mind/Body/Soul/Spirit
      • Daily Mindfulness Practice/Meditation 🌟
      • Practice Self-care🌟
      • Positively reframe thoughts 🌟
      • Learn something new🌟
      • 15 mins Daily Declutter session🌟
      • 10.30 am: Creative Writing 🌟
      • 2 pm: Monday Painters 🌟
      • 6.30 pm: Library Poetry🌟
      JFT: Tue 22 Oct
        New Daily Goals
        Food
        • log All food and drink; stay under goal
        • balance macros/micros
        • Hydrate adequately; NLNS!!!
        Exercise:
        • Knee Physio
        • 7,000+ Steps daily
        • 30 + minutes intentional exercise
        Mind/Body/Soul/Spirit
        • Daily Mindfulness Practice/Meditation
        • Practice Self-care
        • Positively reframe thoughts
        • Learn something new
        • 15 mins Daily Declutter session
        • 10.30 am: Craft
        • 2 pm: Antiques/Collectibles Group
        • 7 pm: Crochet Group
      • chemjenny
        chemjenny Posts: 75 Member
        JFT 10/21
        Track :)
        Exercise :) only a walk, but sciatica was acting up
        Stretch :) will do this evening
        Tidy up bedroom :/ put away laundry, but not much else
        Drink at least one full water container at work :)
        Send work thank you notes to speakers :) done!

        An ok day. Got some errands done after work. At what I pre tracked for the most part. I do need to buckle down at work. Stuff is piling up.

        JFT 10/22
        Finish letters
        Work on slide presentation
        Exercise
        Track
        Stretch
      • toaljasa
        toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
        Bex953172 wrote: »
        Is meatloaf a popular thing in America?

        I had one for the first time last night (homemade) Ash did minced beef, onions, various herbs and spices (main being smoked paprika) and crackers (beaten into a powder) and eggs (think these were for it to hold its shape) and then mushed and rolled it into a meatloaf shape. And bacon on top.
        Then he did tinned tomatoes with herbs and spices (smoked paprika being the main again) with onion and chickpeas as a sauce. It was AMAZING!

        Are there other ways to make it too?

        Yes, I happen to love meat loaf...some of my kids, not so much. And yes, there are several varieties.
      • PackerFanInGB
        PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,434 Member
        @Faebert (((HUGS))) I am looking for a way to motivate myself too. Once I fall off the proverbial horse, I have a horrible struggle getting the enthusiasm back! :heart:

        @mytime6630 I have to chuckle because I think that darned candy corn gets you every year! hahaha! We all have that that one "thing". For me, it's potato chips. I cannot have them in the house or i will eat the entire bag!

        @Bex953172 There are a ton of ways to make meatloaf and I love it. I grew up with my mom's version, which had ketchup, brown sugar and a little mustard spread all over the top. Tim makes it different with more of an oniony taste to it. They're both yummy! :smile:

        @cschmitz110515 Wowzer! You got a lot of yard work done. But I agree, yesterday was the perfect day to do it. We went to my stepson's house for the game so didn't get much of anything done around here, but hey...what a game, hey?! Whoop Whoop!

        @Snowflake1968 It's hard to keep up with the group and respond to everyone when you are learning a new job...heck, working full time in general makes it hard I think. Starting out slow with just getting on here and logging every day and working on water intake is a good start. Your husband is probably being like mine....trying to be supportive without hurting our feelings. Tim knows how badly I want to lose weight and he also knows that I feel better and am a lot less moody when I eat healthier. So he tries to subtly "remind" me that I don't really want that ice cream at 8pm.

        I have so many people I want to respond to right now, but I have to get stuff done around here so I'll hop on tomorrow and check in.

        Love to you all! xoxoxo

      • PackerFanInGB
        PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,434 Member
        edited October 2019
        I didn't have goals for today because I spent the weekend really just being in the moment with my husband. It was so awesome. Saturday we drove up north to his uncle's land and took a walk through the woods with the dog and I took a lot of pictures of the fall leaves. Was gorgeous day! Went to a small diner for dinner afterward.

        Sunday, we went to stepson's for the Packer game. Most of the family was there and we had a great time! He set up a build-your-own taco/nacho bar. I behaved pretty good by making mine into a taco salad with the shredded chicken. Then I got naughty and dug into the chips and bean dip. *sigh*

        Just for Tuesday:
        • Get up when alarm goes off...NO SNOOZE! DO NOT PRESS SNOOZE! NO, NO, NO!
        • Only eat between the hours of 10:00a and 6:00p
        • No sugar/no flour
        • Log every bite
        • Be mindful and eat only while sitting down
        • Drink 80+ oz of water
        • Be patient and do my best with new provider tomorrow again
        • Update the letter template by end of day
        • Walk dog after work
        • Prep for Wednesday
        • Prelog Wednesday's food diary
        • Update 2 week food diary for doctor follow-up on Wednesday
        • Bed at 9:00, gratitude journal, JM or DO reading & Simple Abundance, Calm app & then read mystery. Lights out at 10:30.

        DISCARD 5 LB CHALLENGE #4
        SW: 188.6 on 10/8
        CW: 186 -2.6
        GW: 183.6 would be a 5 lb loss


        WOY 2019: TENACITY I will NOT give up!
      • CocoLoris
        CocoLoris Posts: 115 Member
        JFT Tues 22/10/19

        Eat 1600-1700 cals 🧘🏼‍♀️
        Go for a walk 🧘🏼‍♀️
        Groceries 🧘🏼‍♀️
        Stretch 🧘🏼‍♀️
        Reflect + journal 🏊🏻‍♀️
        Read 10 pages 🧘🏼‍♀️

        Did much better now that I make my goals more specific.

      • awhit4842
        awhit4842 Posts: 236 Member
        JFT Monday
        1. Log all food 👍
        2. Workout at home 👍
        3. Drink 150oz water👍
        4. Meditate 👍
        5. Journal 👍

        I’ve pretty much been awake since 2:30 so my main goal is to make it through today until I can go back to bed. Dot think my workout is going to be very intense today. Wish I knew what causes this. I have tinnitus too which always gets worse when I haven’t slept well so my ears are ringing now.

        JFT Tuesday
        1. Log all food
        2. Gym
        3. Meditate
        4. Figure out how to take nap under my desk without colleagues noticing.
      • littleblackskirt
        littleblackskirt Posts: 1,045 Member
        JFT Monday21st October

        Back exercises yes, but only one set
        Do not buy chocolate none bought
        Gratitude yes
        Walk yes, 25 minutes before bed

        I forced myself out in the dark, now can I do it regularly?!
        @Snowflake1968 , I must have a look at walking online, I just cant imagine how it is as good an exercise in the house!

        JFT Tuesday 22nd October

        Back exercises
        Do not buy chocolate
        Gratitude
        Walk

        DISCARD 5LBS CHALLENGE 4

        NAME: Ellie
        SW: 181
        GW: 176
        CW: 22/10 178.5 -2.5lbs
      • aubyshortcake
        aubyshortcake Posts: 796 Member
        Oh my goodness I'm even later today.. quick post:

        Yesterday 10/21:

        1. Stay within calorie goal😔
        2. Leave work by 5:20😁
        3. Go for a walk😁
        4. Light cleaning😁

        JFT 10/22:

        1. Stay within calorie goal
        2. Leave work by 5:20
        3. Go for a walk
        4. Light cleaning
        5. Cook dinner
      • toaljasa
        toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
        @snowflake1968 How'd payroll go this time? I would think there is a bit of a learning curve involved...okay, for me it would be a gigantic curve...deadman's curve!!! I am still marveling at your job and how after waiting so long you landed in a good place.

        Peace and joy.

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