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

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  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,955 Member
    5lb Challenge
    Oct 9 - 191.2
    Today - 188.6 up a bit this morning
    Loss - 2.6

    JFT - Monday Oct 28
    2L of water - 🙂
    Log all food - 🙂
    15 minutes of exercise - 👿
    Gratitude journal - 🙂

    JFT - Tuesday Oct 29
    2L of water
    Log all food
    15 minutes of exercise
    Gratitude Journal

    I had a busy day at work yesterday and a busy evening last night. I skimmed through the posts but didn’t have time to comment. I am at work now, so not much time this morning either. I’ll try to get caught up tonight, but I have to go into the city to get a skirt from a friend and to get more pompoms for my Halloween costume. I bought 8 bags but it just wasn’t quite enough.

    Have a great day!
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,646 Member
    @bookmeister86 Love, love, love the photo of you with volcano!

    @HEGoddard0928 Happy to see you back (((hugs)))

    @aubyshortcake Maybe you won't miss "the north" so much when you hear we had snow overnight... in October! I'll post several photos in a minute. Tbh, I love the change of seasons... life would be so boring with same weather every day.
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,466 Member
    jeschepp wrote: »
    Hello friends,

    I am feeling embarrassed at how long it has been since I’ve posted. I feel like I’ve let everyone down, and let myself down. Over the last year, I am up 20 pounds from where I was. I know the number isn’t everything, but I am out of shape, eating crappy, and not taking care of myself in general. And getting sick of it. I need to get back on track, and I know I can. This amazing community was a huge part of what got me healthy before and I’m hopeful will help get me back again. I know I need to do to do the work and it will be hard. Start before you’re ready right?

    Here’s where I need all of you-where do I start?! I’ve been thinking and struggling. There’s just so much I want to change and I feel like I have so much going on already. Any suggestions are gratefully welcome. I have so missed all of you and am looking forward to catching back up. Once I pick a habit or two, I plan to come back to posting daily.

    Much love to my fitness family!

    I'm right there with you, 20+ pounds up and embarrassed. I pop in and out, but never seem to be able to get back into the swing of things. Bex and Terri both offered great advise on setting goals. Goals can seem daunting because I always go to grand and forget that the big stuff starts with small stuff.

    For the rest of the year...
    - Get up by 6:30 and shower before work
    - Have only one piece of candy per day

    It's only 9:30 and I've already missed on both of those goals. Today I'll say no more than 2 pieces of candy, because there is no reason to go overboard just because I slipped. Right?

    If I can get those down, I'll start logging again. Eating all the junk is why I don't log. I just don't want to see it, but I need to. Silly really. It isn't like I don't know I'm doing it.

    Hubby, counselor and I think part of my problem is that I'm over medicated. I've been telling Tim that for over a year. I just keep getting more distant from life. I admit I am better than I was when I first started seeing my current psychiatrist, but I also have no joy, not even hope for joy. Tim is going to go with my to the psychiatrist next week and help me talk to him. I tend to get anxious when I'm there and not articulate very well and back down too easily. We started with 1 med and he kept adding, chasing symptoms. Not a bad thing, but I think that 1st med was maybe wrong starting point. If we had a different starting point it may have covered many of the symptoms itself without so many add-ons. I currently take 5 medications and 10 pills a day (+ thyroid med), it's just a lot. Anyway, wish me luck.

    @Faebert You are amazing. Try to remember that. You inspire me to do better and to be better. How long have you been running? Did you start this weigh loss journey as someone who already exercised?

    @Snowflake1968 Sooooo glad you found your ring. I lost a treasured brooch given to me by my great-grandmother for my wedding. My mom accidentally threw the box away thinking it was empty. I would have searched the trash, but she did it weeks before I came home. I was crushed, but it was an accident and nothing could be done.


  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,646 Member
    Recap M 10/28 ~ No dog walk before work. Recently she starting limping occasionally. We finally realized last night that inside of one hind leg is slightly swollen, although appears to be no injury. We're going to try rest for now, and hopefully she heals without visit to vet. Sad me. :'(
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings = Fitbit 8,772 steps, 250+ 13/14 & 32 floors :)
    2) Meals & snacks prelogged / net calories zero / 14c water (low over weekend with busy-ness) = Halloween candy... oops. Net calories -200 :( , sodium green :) , sugar -7, fiber ok, protein excellent, 12c water
    3) Update weekly w-i post :) / 5# challenge post :)
    4) Prep for GA-R(ROP) observation (this week?) :# not really but got PA-RM initiated :) / clear more Inbox :smiley: terrific progress / chapter emails & registration cancellation issue :)
    5) Evening: get some to-do's done = Lots done :smiley: ~ bank, plastic bags to recycle bin & picked up milk on way home; called mom & dad for wonderful chat > 1 hour (he turns 85 next Monday) <3 ; organized notes; wrote check for radiologist; online surveys for weekend errands; eggroll order form
    6) UNPLUG 9:00 :neutral: little after / FLOSS :mrgreen: / RETAINERS :mrgreen: / bed & tv off 10:20 :smiley:

    JFT T 10/29 ~ Haven't seen dog limping yesterday or today, hopefully she's healing. No dog walk this a.m.
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
    2) Have meals & snacks planned in my head so prelog / net calories zero / 14c water
    3) Really... prep for observation of GA-R(ROP)
    4) Evening to-do's
    5) UNPLUG 9:00 / floss / retainers / bed & tv off 10:20 (x-train W a.m. before work)

    Last night, prepped clothes for x-train workout before work this morning. Then woke up in middle of night (again), talked to hubby a bit since he was home from work, and reset alarm. Why am I doing this? I used to sleep the night through no problem. This is starting to annoy me.
  • jeschepp
    jeschepp Posts: 307 Member
    Hi all!

    Thank you for the warm welcome back. *hugs and love to all* It is incredibly inspiring to see so many of the same people still on here posting regularly-you all rock! I really appreciate all the fantastic advice. I think one of my goals will be to log and post on here at least 3 times a week. I think daily is going to be too much for now. @Bex953172 I am taking your suggestion of an easy goal and a hard goal. My easy goal will be water intake. It is what started off my fitness path last time, and something I do pretty naturally so I don't see it being too hard to add this back in. My hard goal will be my nemesis-going to bed on time dun Dun DUN! I have the hardest time with this, and time management in general.

    @bookmeister86 you really hit the nail on the head. I didn't think I had much I was emotionally struggling with, but when I read your post I started crying. I am so bogged down at work that I have nothing left when I get home. Cue the emotional eating and zoning out in front of the TV or my phone. I am missing the living part of life, and feel like I'm just going through the motions. I am not sure how to fix this yet, but I appreciate the wake up call you gave me.

    @pridesabtch Thank you for your compassion and understanding. It helps so much to know I'm not alone. I'm here for you too, and we'll get there!

    JFT:
    log 3x a week
    post on JFT 3x a week ✔✔
    80 oz. water
    bed at 9, lights out 9:30
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    JFT
    1. Eat packed lunch ✔
    2. 3 more waters before leaving work ✔
    3. Make tomorrows lunches, pack soup to share ✔ on lunches 👎 on soup
    4. Shower tonight, not tomorrow ✔
    5. QT with DH ✔
    6. Bed by 930 ✔

    JFT
    1. Eat packed lunch
    2. Only 2 pieces of candy
    3. Pack soup to bring to work
    4. Cook dinner at home
    5. Run dish washer
    6. Water!!!
    7. Bed by 930
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,160 Member
    jeschepp wrote: »
    Hi all!

    Thank you for the warm welcome back. *hugs and love to all* It is incredibly inspiring to see so many of the same people still on here posting regularly-you all rock! I really appreciate all the fantastic advice. I think one of my goals will be to log and post on here at least 3 times a week. I think daily is going to be too much for now. @Bex953172 I am taking your suggestion of an easy goal and a hard goal. My easy goal will be water intake. It is what started off my fitness path last time, and something I do pretty naturally so I don't see it being too hard to add this back in. My hard goal will be my nemesis-going to bed on time dun Dun DUN! I have the hardest time with this, and time management in general.

    @bookmeister86 you really hit the nail on the head. I didn't think I had much I was emotionally struggling with, but when I read your post I started crying. I am so bogged down at work that I have nothing left when I get home. Cue the emotional eating and zoning out in front of the TV or my phone. I am missing the living part of life, and feel like I'm just going through the motions. I am not sure how to fix this yet, but I appreciate the wake up call you gave me.

    @pridesabtch Thank you for your compassion and understanding. It helps so much to know I'm not alone. I'm here for you too, and we'll get there!

    JFT:
    log 3x a week
    post on JFT 3x a week ✔✔
    80 oz. water
    bed at 9, lights out 9:30

    Lol! I NEVER go to bed on time!
    Ever.
    I keep forgetting that I'm 27 and a mum, not 17 LOL
    I stay up all night watching telly and playing games..
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    pridesabtch wrote: »
    jeschepp wrote: »
    Hello friends,

    I am feeling embarrassed at how long it has been since I’ve posted. I feel like I’ve let everyone down, and let myself down. Over the last year, I am up 20 pounds from where I was. I know the number isn’t everything, but I am out of shape, eating crappy, and not taking care of myself in general. And getting sick of it. I need to get back on track, and I know I can. This amazing community was a huge part of what got me healthy before and I’m hopeful will help get me back again. I know I need to do to do the work and it will be hard. Start before you’re ready right?

    Here’s where I need all of you-where do I start?! I’ve been thinking and struggling. There’s just so much I want to change and I feel like I have so much going on already. Any suggestions are gratefully welcome. I have so missed all of you and am looking forward to catching back up. Once I pick a habit or two, I plan to come back to posting daily.

    Much love to my fitness family!

    I'm right there with you, 20+ pounds up and embarrassed. I pop in and out, but never seem to be able to get back into the swing of things. Bex and Terri both offered great advise on setting goals. Goals can seem daunting because I always go to grand and forget that the big stuff starts with small stuff.

    For the rest of the year...
    - Get up by 6:30 and shower before work
    - Have only one piece of candy per day

    It's only 9:30 and I've already missed on both of those goals. Today I'll say no more than 2 pieces of candy, because there is no reason to go overboard just because I slipped. Right?

    If I can get those down, I'll start logging again. Eating all the junk is why I don't log. I just don't want to see it, but I need to. Silly really. It isn't like I don't know I'm doing it.

    Hubby, counselor and I think part of my problem is that I'm over medicated. I've been telling Tim that for over a year. I just keep getting more distant from life. I admit I am better than I was when I first started seeing my current psychiatrist, but I also have no joy, not even hope for joy. Tim is going to go with my to the psychiatrist next week and help me talk to him. I tend to get anxious when I'm there and not articulate very well and back down too easily. We started with 1 med and he kept adding, chasing symptoms. Not a bad thing, but I think that 1st med was maybe wrong starting point. If we had a different starting point it may have covered many of the symptoms itself without so many add-ons. I currently take 5 medications and 10 pills a day (+ thyroid med), it's just a lot. Anyway, wish me luck.

    @Faebert You are amazing. Try to remember that. You inspire me to do better and to be better. How long have you been running? Did you start this weigh loss journey as someone who already exercised?

    @Snowflake1968 Sooooo glad you found your ring. I lost a treasured brooch given to me by my great-grandmother for my wedding. My mom accidentally threw the box away thinking it was empty. I would have searched the trash, but she did it weeks before I came home. I was crushed, but it was an accident and nothing could be done.


    @pridesabtch - absolutely not! I never exercised before I started this whole thing and never saw myself as athletic, especially not running! I have shared pics on here of me 50lbs heavier and I thought of myself as chubby for most of my childhood. It’s been quite a journey to get here, and to be honest I still question who I am and whether the real ‘fat’ me inside will win again...
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    Late jumping on today but I have had a good day so far. Starting to feel a bit more like myself again...actually ran to work and home and lunchtime as well as my morning workout today. Sore now though..!

    Monday goals recap:
    - rest day ✅
    - Packs snacks and schoolbag ✅
    - Buy congratulations card and flowers on way to school ✅
    - Early to school, prep presentation ✅
    - home lunchtime for car and shake ✅
    - Agree drop off time for L sleepover ✅
    - Call hospital to check timings for pre-op appt 😕 Tried three times but no answer
    - Leave by 5 ✅
    - Face paints and hair chalk for Halloween? ❎
    - Book exercise classes for the week ✅
    - Bed by 9:30 ✅

    Goals for Tuesday:
    morning workout ✅
    Pack snack and running bag ✅
    Run to work ✅
    Email parent re logins ✅
    Call hospital to check timings ✅
    Run home for car and shake ✅
    Finalise timings for P sleepover ✅
    Grocery shopping on way home ✅
    Online shopping
    Muscle relax bath
    Lay out running kit
    Bed by 9:30

    Catch up with you all later. Like @bookmeister86 I will be watching the Bake Off final. And desperately avoiding the sweet snacks while I do it!! X
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,433 Member
    bookmeister86 wrote: »
    First day back at work today. Baaaaaaaaah.
    Don't feel particularly stressed about it but would very much prefer not to go! Oh well, I'll make the best of it and this evening I get to watch the final of Bake Off :)


    Do you know, since I saw you post about this show, I started watching it on Netflix! Now I'm all excited to see who wins tonight too! LOL! I have my favorite that I'm rooting for... :smile:
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    Happy to have shared the bake off joy!

    I like David, but not sure he's as good as the other two based on last week.

    But they are all lovely people so will support whoever makes the best bakes on the day!

  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    bookmeister86 wrote: »
    Happy to have shared the bake off joy!

    I like David, but not sure he's as good as the other two based on last week.

    But they are all lovely people so will support whoever makes the best bakes on the day!

    See I think they are all pleasant enough people, but none of them is interesting enough for me to be that bothered about the winner, whereas in previous years I’ve had a favourite in the final. Although it was right for him to go, I really had a soft spot for Henry this year :-(
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    Faebert wrote: »
    bookmeister86 wrote: »
    Happy to have shared the bake off joy!

    I like David, but not sure he's as good as the other two based on last week.

    But they are all lovely people so will support whoever makes the best bakes on the day!

    See I think they are all pleasant enough people, but none of them is interesting enough for me to be that bothered about the winner, whereas in previous years I’ve had a favourite in the final. Although it was right for him to go, I really had a soft spot for Henry this year :-(

    Me too! If he'd been in the final I'd have rooted for him...
  • cory17
    cory17 Posts: 1,503 Member
    @faebert You are an athlete!! Can only wish could maintain your pace. Great job.
    @snowflake (Even tho it's been a few days), so glad you found that ring.

    Cut out sugar almost a week ago (99%) and my mind is clearer, more productive and feel so much better.
    Trying to visit MFP daily for reinforcement.
    Upping the daily water intake
    Overslept this am and didn't make the workout but will tomorrow. (I've gotten worse lately; having trouble falling asleep and going back to sleep after the alarm goes off.)
  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
    Dinner is almost ready. I have an oven now that we are in the front house so I made oven-baked pork chops with spices and have peas heating up in the microwave. It's a nice simple dinner. Matt and I are both feeling pretty terrible so a warm and simple dinner is going to be nice. And I'm happy that I am actually using my oven to make something other than brownies. Lol.

  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,053 Member
    edited October 2019
    The only failure is giving up!
    ==============================
    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. 😂
    ==============================
    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 2
    NAME: Terri
    SW: 162.4 (28/08)
    GW: 157.4
    25/09: CW: 157.2 - 5.2
    WOO! HOO! 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼

    ==============================
    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 3
    NAME: Terri
    SW: 157.2 (26/09)
    GW: 152.2
    07/10: CW: 155.8 - 1.4 lb 😃
    ==============================
    ==============================
    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 4
    NAME: Terri
    SW: 156.0 (08/10)
    GW: 151
    29/10: CW: 151.6 - 4.4 🌻
    ==============================

    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
    • Other: Daily Mindfulness Practice/Meditation;; Practice Self-care; Positively reframe thoughts; Learn something new; 15 mins Daily Declutter session
    JFT: Tue 29 Oct
    Goals: 🌻 Did really well on steps today.
    Activities:
    • Accounts: ...ongoing ...
    • 👍🏻 👣 Sole Mates 👣(private walking group) Compile November strength spreadsheet ✅
    • 👍🏻 UAC: compose/post November intro
    • 2.30pm: Hairdresser's ✅
    • 👍🏻 7pm: Theatre - Playboy of the Western World ( W B Yeats✅
    JFT: Wed 30 Oct
    Goals:
    Activities
    • grocery shopping
    • Accounts


  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
    HEGoddard0928 wrote: »
    Holy Crow! I'm 19 pages behind! I'll have to try and catch up over the next few days.

    I had a huge shock over the weekend. Matt weighs less then I do now. He's dropped 20lbs since August, just by going back to work. I almost cried. Why can't I do that??

    Well I know why. Because I have absolutely no discipline in my life when it comes to food and exercise. For example, I said I was going to get up at 445 and do some yoga. Well I didn't get up until 5:11 and that's only because Matt bugged me until I did. Granted I'm getting over a cold, but still. This is the kind of thing I mean.

    So Matt and I had a conversation Saturday night about food. About snacking and cooking and things like that. So I've been looking up easy snacky things that I can cook in my oven over the weekend that aren't terrible for you. So I have a few things bookmarked that I'm going to try out. I might even try to enlist Matt's help. Maybe give us some fun couples time together, ya know?

    Anyway, sorry for my ramble.

    JFT, 10/29/19

    1. Log my food(good/bad/ugly) :)Even the huge brownie I had in lew of lunch
    2. Drink 64oz of water :)Almost. But definitely before I go to bed.
    3. Create shopping list :)And set up an online grocery pick up for Saturday
    4. If no Hybridge, actually rest! :pKinda.

    So I made it less than a full school period before I had to come home this morning. I was getting super overheated and was lightheaded more often than I wasn't. So I came home and laid in bed attempting to catch up on the 3 weeks of JFT I missed. Lol. Slowly chipping away at the 19 pages. I also took a 2.5-hour nap.

    I may have overdone it a little bit though because I had to run to the laundromat to do a small load of laundry and then ran to Walmart and Walgreens for Halloween things for school tomorrow and Thursday. By the time I got home I was worn down. I ended up laying down with Matt and watching a few episodes of a youtube series we watch. Matt fell asleep and I cooked dinner. Lol. It was really yummy. I think I used a little too much seasoning so I will adjust that the next time I make it. But it's 2 hours later and I am still pretty full. I cut the meat into smaller pieces and actually savored what I was eating. It had a bit of a kick so I spaced out the meat with the peas that we had with it. Lol. I ate it all and wasn't terribly uncomfortable so I am going to take that as a win.

    It's almost 8 pm and honestly, I think I'm gonna get ready for bed. I've been going to bed around 9ish since school started. It's still hard to get up before 5:30. I want to try and get up around 5:15 tomorrow. Okay! I'm gonna post a few goals for tomorrow.

    JFT, 10/30/19

    1. Log all my food
    2. Don't feel subconscious in my costume
    3. Say no to candy/only one piece of pizza at the party
    4. 64oz of water
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,433 Member
    bookmeister86 wrote: »
    Faebert wrote: »
    bookmeister86 wrote: »
    Happy to have shared the bake off joy!

    I like David, but not sure he's as good as the other two based on last week.

    But they are all lovely people so will support whoever makes the best bakes on the day!

    See I think they are all pleasant enough people, but none of them is interesting enough for me to be that bothered about the winner, whereas in previous years I’ve had a favourite in the final. Although it was right for him to go, I really had a soft spot for Henry this year :-(

    Me too! If he'd been in the final I'd have rooted for him...

    Me too!!! I was so sad when he was sent home! Now I kind of have a soft spot for Steph. :)
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    Had a decent day yesterday, first day back at work was not too bad. I felt like snacking late afternoon but managed to resist and wait until dinner. Quite pleased about that!


    Yesterday's commitments:

    - Log everything I eat* :)
    - Stick to pre-logged food :)
    - No alcohol* >:)Decided to have a couple of G&T with the Bake Off. That's two units I can't drink later this week then!
    - 4+ bottles water :smile:

    - No eating while standing :smiley:
    - Savour every bite :neutral:
    - Talk back to sabotaging thoughts :smile:
    - Give myself credit! :smile:
    - Stay positive :smile:

    - 45+ minute lunch break :neutral:
    - Finish work by 6.30pm :smile:

    - Do some prep for job application :smiley:
    - Read some research magazine :smile:
    - Check for insurance email :smile:
    - Bake Off! :smile:
    - Gratitude journal :/Fell asleep beforehand. Probably need to do this earlier
    - Lights off by 11 :smile:


    Today will be tricky as we have company away day which means free lunch (and possibly snacks outside that) followed by pub trip. I have a plan for what to eat during the day (hopefully this will be available) and decided what time I'm going to leave the pub. I WILL stick to this plan.


    Today's commitments:

    - Log everything I eat*
    - Stick to pre-logged food and drink
    - 3 G&T only in pub
    - 4+ bottles water

    - No eating whilst standing
    - Savour every bite
    - Talk back to sabotaging thoughts
    - Give myself credit!
    - Stay positive

    - Leave pub by 6.30pm
    - Email car company
    - Read up about company for job application
    - Gratitude journal
    - Lights off by 11


    Words for 2019: Mindful Moderation
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,045 Member
    @HEGoddard0928 , that is a great list for 2019, you have achieved a lot!


    JFT Tuesday 29th October

    Back exercises yes, but only one full set
    Do not buy chocolate none bought, and there was plenty on the shelves :)
    Gratitude yes, I have a lovely family, my son and his partner include me in grandson's life all the time
    No snacking no, although family brought apple pie with them when visiting
    Some housework, anything! little bit
    Pay car insurance no
    Half an hour in the garden? no, no time

    Another lovely frosty day, so cheerful.

    JFT Wednesday 30th October

    Back exercises
    Do not buy chocolate
    Gratitude
    No snacking
    Pay car insurance!
    Walk

    Having friends to visit tonight for a birthday celebration. Will be restrained and not overeat :)

    DISCARD 5LBS CHALLENGE 4

    NAME: Ellie
    SW: 181
    GW: 176
    CW: 30/10 180 -1lbs

    Not doing well with this challenge. At least it's not going up.
  • chemjenny
    chemjenny Posts: 75 Member
    I’ve been off for a few days, on a business trip. Overall, a good trip, though an idiot rear ended me on the way down on I95 so I need to deal with that. The extra time for the accident caused me to have less time catching up with a friend for dinner before my business stuff started.
    Overall, I did a lot of walking in the city, had very nice weather. Didn’t eat all that well, and the scale shows it. Back to the normal routine.

    JFT 10/30
    Catch up on work
    Practice presentation
    Make soup
    Exercise
    Track
    Stretch

  • aubyshortcake
    aubyshortcake Posts: 796 Member
    Good morning!

    @cschmitz110515 those pictures are gorgeous!!

    @chemjenny so sorry to hear about the accident, but glad you're ok!

    Yesterday 10/29:

    1. Stay within calorie goal😔
    2. Finish work at 5:20😁
    3. Walk dogs😁
    4. Do a load of laundry😁
    5. Do not let stress take over😁

    JFT 10/30:

    1. Stay within calorie goal
    2. Finish work at 5:20
    3. Walk dogs
    4. Lay out clothes for tomorrow
    5. Do not let stress take over
  • jeschepp
    jeschepp Posts: 307 Member
    Hi all,

    Trying to get back into the swing of things. It's hard to start small when you can see so much you need to change. Monday and Tuesday I work later, so I'm looking forward to being done at a more reasonable hour tonight to tackle some things I've been unable to do. This includes LAUNDRY MOUNTAIN, so wish me luck. I'm realizing more and more that, although I do waste time during the week, more often I have too much I expect of myself. That is the bigger problem. Trying to prioritize too much will never work, but I keep getting caught in that cycle.
    @AJB1014 and @Faebert check out all those checks and smileys! So inspiring!
    @HEGoddard0928 Take my oft-unfollowed advice and take care of yourself. It's easy to overdo it and then feel guilty for falling behind. Be kind to yourself.

    Yesterday:
    log 3x a week ✅
    post on JFT 3x a week ✅ ✅ ✅
    80 oz. water ✅
    bed at 9, lights out 9:30 X-got lost in the YouTube wormhole

    JFT:
    log 3x a week ✅
    post on JFT 3x a week ✅ ✅ ✅
    80 oz. water ✅
    laundry mountain
    call 2 friends back
    bed at 9, lights out 9:30

  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,580 Member
    JFT Wednesday
    1. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Pay phone bill.
    2. Before school: Check class websites. Update first directions. Check with library - print? Print presentation checklists / rubrics.
    3. Class 1: Presentations.
    4. Class 2-3: Cart. Update and print drafts. Check with students about summer project revision - due Monday. Update class websites. Return emails.
    5. Planning: Call parents if students have not returned PRs. Work on open enrollment. Call to check on fine - fee for using card? What assessments for Machiavelli?
    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 with parents.
    8. Read 20 pages of Rage. Update Goodreads Friday. Weigh and prep celery.
    9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Alarm set for 5:00.
    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. Call to check on fine - fee for using card?

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    End of 2018: 189.2
    January 2019: 186.0
    February 2019: 187.0
    Today: 193.7

    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 Apr 30 8 AM but check on meetings and RS. Onco Apr ???. PCP Schedule for July. ObG schedule for October. 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 rack for car.
    10. Volunteering ideas: Theater. Library. Animal shelter.

    WFTY: Climbing.
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    Hi all late checking in but I’m here and still going! Had a run this morning to meet my October mileage goal but my gosh it hurt! I’ve decided not to set a November goal for running as I want to prioritise strength training before the op. Hopefully a bit of rest tonight should ease the pain so I can do my warrior class in the morning...

    Tuesday goals recap:
    morning workout ✅
    Pack snack and running bag ✅
    Run to work ✅
    Email parent re logins ✅
    Call hospital to check timings ✅
    Run home for car and shake ✅
    Finalise timings for P sleepover ✅
    Grocery shopping on way home ✅
    Online shopping ❎
    Muscle relax bath✅
    Lay out running kit❎
    Bed by 9:30❎

    Goals for Wednesday:
    morning run ✅ 10k/6.39m
    Pack snacks and schoolbags ✅
    Early to work - staff choir ✅
    Check in on L ✅
    Get kids to sort Halloween plans
    Home lunchtime for car and shake
    Prep for Thursday cover teacher
    Leave by 5
    Prep gym kit/pack bag for the morning
    Bed by 9:30
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,646 Member
    edited October 2019
    Recap T 10/29 ~ Haven't seen dog limping yesterday or today, hopefully she's healing. No dog walk this a.m.
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings = Fitbit battery died at end of evening, so not sure all steps counted. 9,773 steps, 250+ 13/14 & 45 floors (see #4) :)
    2) Have meals & snacks planned in my head so prelog / net calories zero / 14c water = Net cals green 26 :mrgreen: , sodium -688, sugar -29 (fruits, veggies, 1 peanut butter cup), fiber excellent, protein good, 15c water :mrgreen:
    3) Really... prep for observation of GA-R(ROP) = :smiley: and cont'd to clear Inbox
    4) Evening to-do's: refilled heated & other birdbaths; carried in 18 gallon jugs of rain water & stored in basement (lots of help w/ Fitbit steps & floors); folded hubby's work shirts & my workout shirts; all clean laundry upstairs; shopped online (Packers Pro Shop & took advantage of bday month discount); scheduled Home Depot cc pmt; reviewed flagged emails; washed piles of dishes; reviewed cards box for J's bday card; baited & set 2 mouse traps in garage by birdseed containers (good thing ~ have 1 dead mouse this morning); charged Fitbit
    5) UNPLUG 9:00 nearly ~ 9:05 calling that a win :D / floss :smiley: / retainers :smiley: / bed & tv off 10:20 :s nope ~ stayed up to watch game 6 of MLB World Series + other (x-train W a.m. before work)

    JFT W 10/30
    1) Move hourly / pace during webinar at 11:00 / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
    2) Prelog meals & snacks / net calories zero / 14c water
    3) Complete reformatting of workpapers (how do office people not know Word features?) / review ROP / print observation & interview checklists
    4) To-do's: prep small crockpot & sheet pan for R / put away clean dishes / write thank yous (overdue) & J's bday card / bait & set another mouse trap
    5) Floss / retainers / bed & tv off as soon as game ends (walk R a.m. if dog ok & weather permits or x-train)

    Another morning when I skipped walk/workout. Tbh, I was so busy & active the past two evenings, plus this past weekend with yardwork, I feel like I'm not getting enough rest. So it is what it is. I will set early alarm for tomorrow.

    Tonight I am indulging in my birthday spa package, paid courtesy of hubby <3 . He doesn't know what to buy me anymore (I feel the same about him lol), so he offered to pay, because he knows I always take advantage of this spa special. Can't wait!
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    JFT
    1. Eat packed lunch ✔
    2. Only 2 pieces of candy ✔
    3. Pack soup to bring to work ✔
    4. Cook dinner at home ✔
    5. Run dish washer ✔
    6. Water!!! ✔
    7. Bed by 930 ✔

    JFT
    1. Eat packed lunch
    2. Only 2 pieces of candy
    3. Hospital tour
    4. OB at 7
    5. Water!!!
    6. Pack lunches for tomorrow
    7. Bed by 9:30
    8. Reasonable dinner, figure out if going home before OB/hospital or Not?
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,433 Member
    Good morning! I've been reading and keeping up, but haven't had a lot of time to reply or post my goals. Seems like by the time I get caught up, I have to log off! But I want you to know that I've been here. I had a bunch of replies typed out yesterday on my phone and *poof* they disappeared! I was pretty pissed because I didn't have time to retype it.

    This is my attempt to reply to a few things

    @cschmitz110515 I loved the pics you posted. I actually took pics of our trees and the trees on our street also on my way to work because it looked so darn pretty to have that dusting of snow covering the beautiful bright colored leaves on the trees. I am not a fan of winter, but I do think the first snowfalls are really pretty!

    I don't remember who was talking about using a harness to walk their dogs (maybe auby and Carmella?), but I wanted to add that using a harness on my Maddie makes a world of difference! It's like walking a whole different dog. She still tries to pull a bit (and she lies down flat on the ground if I try to make her pass up a really good stinky smell) but she is a million times easier to walk with the harness! I'd highly recommend it,

    @bookmeister86 LOVE the photo of you in front of the volcano! You are centered just perfectly. Haha! So you went to Sicily this time? OMG, the travels you all do over there just make me want to live there too! I can only dream of seeing Ireland, Scotland, France, UK, Italy, Spain, Skye..... *sigh* :smile: I live vicariously through you!

    @jeschepp I am so happy to see you back! It is overwhelming, isn't it? I know in my previous job, back in 2017, I was so overwhelmed at work that it spilled over into my home life, my health, my family, my joy, my peace of mind... it was hard to figure out what to do first. Can I just suggest that maybe you pick one goal for your body (perhaps drinking water or taking a walk) and one goal for your peace of mind to start with? I did that because I was so overwhelmed that I couldn't see a light at the end of the tunnel and didn't know WHAT the heck to do anymore! So, I tried a few things...I started a Gratitude journal, in which I listed before bed every night 5 things I was grateful for that day. Sometimes I had to really dig deep and wrote things like hot water, electricity, warm bed, etc. Some days even if I had a horribly stressful day, I listed that I was grateful to have a job, grateful to have health insurance from that job, etc. I found that the more I focused on good things, the easier it was to fall asleep at night. Another thing I did was download the Calm app and took 10 to 15 minutes to listen to a meditation each day or evening. The more I worked toward finding balance in my life, the easier it was to add other healthy habits. Does that even make sense? I'm know I'm rambling again. I am still working on losing weight, but I haven't given up! I truly believe our body, mind and soul all have to be in harmony to feel really healthy! Sorry for the novel, but it felt cathartic to remind myself how far I've come too. lol!

    P.S. The book "Beck's Diet Solution" has a really good small step approach to getting healthy. I don't know if you remember @mytime6630 and @bookmeister86 talking about that book? It's another good place to start! :smile:

    To the rest of my JFT family, I know I had things written to many of you, but I'm just not remembering what right now. HUGS 'n Love to all! :heart:

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