Daily Commitment Thread for 2020 -- JUST FOR TODAY

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  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,636 Member
    cesse47 wrote: »
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Hey everyone, I posted the below in a separate thread, but also wanted to see what you guys (who I all consider friends) thought about it too.

    Its about my stress UNDEReating rather than overeating.
    "So i realise that with the global crisis, everyone is getting stressed about various things.
    And this normally leads to over eating or indulging which I've seen many posts and comments about.

    But mine is when I get stressed, I cant eat. Take today for example, I've been that stressed all day, its 4pm and I've not ate anything yet, I'm pretty sure I've not even had a drink?
    I'm hungry, so the logical thing is to go eat right? But firstly it takes me forever to decide what I feel like eating (if I decide at all) and then ill either make it and as soon as its in my mouth I just don't want it or.. ill just eat it.

    This is not eating disorder related, its not like I'm undereating to lose weight as the fact I cant eat concerns me.

    Its just a bit like..wtf. i know its having an impact because I am losing weight, not fast but I'm losing it. Which in one aspect I'm happy about because my goal is to lose weight, but not in this way, I want it to be done healthily.

    What do you guys suggest? I cant tell if this is just because of Covid and all of it is getting to me as ive had 3 kids (6 years old and under) off school for 12ish weeks. Or if its a horrible new habit.

    And I could do with suggestions with people who may have struggled similarly, through Covid or not"

    What do you guys think lol, its just alot of you know me better because you know the sort of things I deal with if you get what I mean lol

    Depression, stress, and anxiety can all cause eating issues -- either under or over. Mine is over eating / non-stop eating. My therapist helped me a lot so I'll pass along a few things that work for me. One thing, if you don't eat for more than a few days, it's time to see a doctor. It could be medical, emotional, hormonal ... any number of things.

    Stay away from caffeine and alcohol.

    Stay hydrated. dehydration causes stress on the body which can trigger additional anxiety. if you are already anxious, it adds to the burden. drink water, herbal tea, crystal light

    Take daily -- good multivitamin for women with plenty of B's. Also consider taking Omega 3, vitamin D, Tumeric, and potassium. All are good for helping relieve symptoms of depression / stress / anxiety. I did some research after talking with the hospital dietitian and do find them helpful. Increasing antioxidants also helpful. I was never one to take vitamins etc. But I am now and I think it's helping. Maybe it's partly mental ... it's something I can do for myself so I help keep myself healthy (one thing I can control in this crazy time).

    My doc told me: Do Something!! Doing Nothing only adds to the depression / stress / anxiety. So, in your case, I'd say -- EAT SOMETHING!! eating nothing will only increase your anxiety levels.

    She recommended I begin a Healthy eating Routine: Bfast between 7 & 8am, Lunch 12:30 to 1:30, Supper between 6:30 and 7:30 pm. No food after 8 pm if at all possible (this is hard for me since I stay up until 1 am).

    If necessary, have mini meals -- have hard boiled eggs on hand as a good source of quick protein. prep a couple of favorite veggies or fruits in the morning for "grab & go" snacks. quick meal of cereal, milk, blueberries. Fix scrambled eggs for bfast, use leftovers for egg burrito lunch with avocado and diced tomatoes. have nuts on hand for a snack. Fix a "snack" meal: cubed cheese, a slice or two of deli ham/turkey, cherry tomatoes, grapes, a cucumber or pickle, wrap in lettuce leaf to make "sandwich". have cottage cheese with pineapple or grapes.

    Sorry ... got a bit wordy. hope it helps. Hang in there. Just don't let it become a new habit!!


    I love these suggestions! @Bex953172 I'm the same, when really stressed, I don't eat. You are not alone.
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,157 Member
    cesse47 wrote: »
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Hey everyone, I posted the below in a separate thread, but also wanted to see what you guys (who I all consider friends) thought about it too.

    Its about my stress UNDEReating rather than overeating.
    "So i realise that with the global crisis, everyone is getting stressed about various things.
    And this normally leads to over eating or indulging which I've seen many posts and comments about.

    But mine is when I get stressed, I cant eat. Take today for example, I've been that stressed all day, its 4pm and I've not ate anything yet, I'm pretty sure I've not even had a drink?
    I'm hungry, so the logical thing is to go eat right? But firstly it takes me forever to decide what I feel like eating (if I decide at all) and then ill either make it and as soon as its in my mouth I just don't want it or.. ill just eat it.

    This is not eating disorder related, its not like I'm undereating to lose weight as the fact I cant eat concerns me.

    Its just a bit like..wtf. i know its having an impact because I am losing weight, not fast but I'm losing it. Which in one aspect I'm happy about because my goal is to lose weight, but not in this way, I want it to be done healthily.

    What do you guys suggest? I cant tell if this is just because of Covid and all of it is getting to me as ive had 3 kids (6 years old and under) off school for 12ish weeks. Or if its a horrible new habit.

    And I could do with suggestions with people who may have struggled similarly, through Covid or not"

    What do you guys think lol, its just alot of you know me better because you know the sort of things I deal with if you get what I mean lol

    Depression, stress, and anxiety can all cause eating issues -- either under or over. Mine is over eating / non-stop eating. My therapist helped me a lot so I'll pass along a few things that work for me. One thing, if you don't eat for more than a few days, it's time to see a doctor. It could be medical, emotional, hormonal ... any number of things.

    Stay away from caffeine and alcohol.

    Stay hydrated. dehydration causes stress on the body which can trigger additional anxiety. if you are already anxious, it adds to the burden. drink water, herbal tea, crystal light

    Take daily -- good multivitamin for women with plenty of B's. Also consider taking Omega 3, vitamin D, Tumeric, and potassium. All are good for helping relieve symptoms of depression / stress / anxiety. I did some research after talking with the hospital dietitian and do find them helpful. Increasing antioxidants also helpful. I was never one to take vitamins etc. But I am now and I think it's helping. Maybe it's partly mental ... it's something I can do for myself so I help keep myself healthy (one thing I can control in this crazy time).

    My doc told me: Do Something!! Doing Nothing only adds to the depression / stress / anxiety. So, in your case, I'd say -- EAT SOMETHING!! eating nothing will only increase your anxiety levels.

    She recommended I begin a Healthy eating Routine: Bfast between 7 & 8am, Lunch 12:30 to 1:30, Supper between 6:30 and 7:30 pm. No food after 8 pm if at all possible (this is hard for me since I stay up until 1 am).

    If necessary, have mini meals -- have hard boiled eggs on hand as a good source of quick protein. prep a couple of favorite veggies or fruits in the morning for "grab & go" snacks. quick meal of cereal, milk, blueberries. Fix scrambled eggs for bfast, use leftovers for egg burrito lunch with avocado and diced tomatoes. have nuts on hand for a snack. Fix a "snack" meal: cubed cheese, a slice or two of deli ham/turkey, cherry tomatoes, grapes, a cucumber or pickle, wrap in lettuce leaf to make "sandwich". have cottage cheese with pineapple or grapes.

    Sorry ... got a bit wordy. hope it helps. Hang in there. Just don't let it become a new habit!!


    Dude that's like.. a manual of how to fix myself lmao!!!
    Thank you so much! What an answer lol!!
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,157 Member
    thelastnightingale wrote: »
    @littleblackskirt This week was not a good week in that I only lost 0.3lb, but I'm averaging around 1.5lb a week, so it can be done without exercise. I'm hoping next week will be a better week. Periods are the worst for screwing with the scales. Sorry to read your scales are also not playing ball! They have to reward our efforts eventually...

    @Bex953172 I saw the other thread. Stress undereating is a thing - one of my colleagues is very difficult to deal with, and every time she sends me a snippy message, I don't feel like eating. She could actually be a diet plan in herself, because she has the same effect on everyone around her. I wonder if I could market her as such...? 'Struggling to lose weight? Talk to thelastnightingale's colleague. You won't be hungry anymore!'

    haha the worst thing is that my kids to that to me. And when in the history of the world has a mother had her dinner in peace lmao!
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,010 Member
    edited July 2020
    💜💜💜
    I choose to feed my body the nutrition it needs
    and feed my mind with the quality thoughts it deserves
    💜💜💜

    ⛱🎡🎢🎠🏕 JULY 🏕🎠🎢🏕⛱

    To all those essential workers still going out there....
    🙏🏻 Thank you for your service 🙏🏻
    Everyone else, please stay home!!!

    What am I doing to keep busy? To name a few...
      [*] working on a Memories Project for my grandson
      [*] structuring my day
      [*] morning and evening meditation
      [*] Using the internet to ‘talk’ to family
      [*] crochet, jigsaws, journaling, gardening, reading, writing .......
      [*] HIIT videos off YouTube,
      [*] yoga/Taichi
      [*] Walks with DH
      [*] Cleaning! Cleaning! Cleaning! 😂
      [*] Decluttering
      [*] Stress relievers (search YouTube for Paul McKenna)
      Keep your chin up!
      Turning up is the ultimate success!
      2019 DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGES:01 Aug 2019: 170.1
      31 Dec 2019: 151.2
      Total weight loss: 19.9lbs
      2020 Personal Weight Challenge
      Name: Terri

      SW: 152.1 (02 Jan)
      GW: 150
      Jan: - 2
      Feb: - 1.3
      Mar: - 0.9
      Apri: +1.3 (not too bad, considering lockdown/Easter/Birthday this month)
      May: +0.7(working on upping my strength to tone muscles, so not unexpected. It's a balancing act! 😂)
      Jun: +0.2

      July Daily Goals: Week 3
      Su: ✅ Mo: ✅ Tu: ✅ We: ✅
      Th: Fr: Sa:
      Working on strength/stamina: Very happy with the results of my efforts since the middle of June. I can work on the resultant weight gain. All my stats are in the normal range for my age/height.
      Reduce Fat%:✅ 29.3 -> 27.1 25.8
      Increase Muscle%: ✅ 28.7 -> 30.1
      Calories < in the green 🐝
      Steps > 7500 🐝 9322
      Weight < 155 🐝
      Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily🐝 105
      Active hours > 6 daily🐝 10
      Activities I got to do
      Meditation✅ walk/jog✅
      Make new mask✅
      Clean out fridge ✅
      Grocery shopping ✅
      Dog-sit/Play with DYD’s dog ✅
      watch TV✅ Puzzles✅
    • clicketykeys
      clicketykeys Posts: 6,575 Member
      JFT Thursday
      1. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea!
      2. Check email. Write everything down before it goes in the mouth. AM run 3 miles.
      3. Review papers by desk. File or trash. Check green room for paintbrushes and donations.
      4. Lunch: soup. Write a blog post - album? Running, Racism and Rum: Learning to Handle Discomfort
      5. Write a letter. Dinner: leftovers. 1 hr writing: letter to B. Pick up meds. Send D for groceries.
      6. Color! 1 hr reading. RUN LINES.
      7. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
      8. Writing: Album post. Message Z. Play practice 7-9.
      9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Check on free NAIE membership? Wed book group. Thu play practice. Check with PCP about SHBP screening. Thursday visit parents - take photos. Wed AM Google test at school. Blood work? MH Monday check-in; Whatever Wednesday AMA.

      Scale goals
      End of 2017: 174.6
      End of 2018: 189.2
      End of 2019: 196.4
      End of January: 194.6
      End of February: 196.2
      End of March: 193.8
      End of April: 192.6
      End of May: 191.8
      End of June: 192.2
      Today: 192.0

      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 discussion board for comments due Friday. 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 call to schedule cleaning. PCP July 15 10:30. ObG schedule for October. PCP - allergy shots? left toe joints. Sleep center 778 3316.
      7. Theater: 1984.
      8. House: Crawl space repairs. After that - siding? Or perhaps bathroom floor.
      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 bike rack for car.
      10. Volunteering ideas: Theater. Library. Animal shelter. Community Kitchen. Emerge Georgia training.
      11. Family: Google Hangout. Dinners?
      12. Other: Practice hair braiding with D. Check on appts for drs. Remind D to ask his dad about the table and check with home repair contractors. START BLOGGING AGAIN. 3 posts/week? Create test for MLA format. Create test for infographics and visual information. 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. She Should Run vision statement. Update standards on board. When to change bulletin board?

      WFTY: Progress. It's so slow. It's not nothing, but it's soooo slow. UGH.
    • Kuhl50
      Kuhl50 Posts: 416 Member
      Daily habits: track,😀 exercise, 😀journal😀
      Wednesday Action Plan
      1. Up at 6:45, pill, timer, weigh😀
      2. Pets, pill😀
      3. On camera 0755😀
      4. Breakfast = yogurt + Kashi😀
      5. Lunch = salad + protein @1pm😀
      6. Walk after work😀
      7. Dinner = lemongrass chicken + cauliflower rice @7pm😀
      8. Treat at 8:30pm: on a plate, me in chair🤨
      9. Upstairs by 9👿
      10. Layout clothes😀
      11. Plan workout time for Thursday😀
      12. Journal😀
      13. Meditate👿
      14. Lights out 9:45👿

      Today was more sane—yesterday I worked, walked, and barely ate a few meals. Today I had a little bit of me time in there. Started thinking through my eating needs for our camping trip in 2 weeks. Realized I want “my” foods less about losing weight (though I don’t want to gain), but more about feeling good and not getting draggy from digging into the treats and carbs. Might need a third cooler just to bring enough fresh stuff to last me (and cook for the family) for the week.

      Calories green and got my movement, so keeping to habits there. Tomorrow more of the same I guess!

      Daily habits: track, exercise, journal
      Thursday Action Plan
      1. Up at 6:30, pill, timer, weigh
      2. Pets, pill
      3. Start chili
      4. Prep for All Hands
      5. On camera 0755
      6. Breakfast = yogurt + Kashi
      7. Lunch = salad + protein
      8. Weights at 2:30
      9. Walk after work
      10. Dinner = chili + spaghetti squash
      11. Treat at 8:30pm: on a plate, me in chair
      12. Upstairs by 9
      13. Layout clothes
      14. Plan workout time for Friday
      15. Journal
      16. Meditate
      17. Lights out 9:45
      [/quote]

      July personal challenge
      Bicep emoji if I got in at least 1 push-up; Yoga figure if I set my intention before eating
      July 15: 💪🧘—7 knee, 1.5 full, 2 incline on weight bench

      GRATITUDE: I am grateful for the mindset that I can start over after messing up.

      WOTY: Habits
    • ZizzyBumble
      ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
      Good morning,

      I think it’s time I got back into the routine of goal setting. I have been reading your posts so that I didn’t loose touch but was just feeling too tired to commit. I’ve not been logging food or meeting my Fitbit exercise goals, I’ve not been particularly hungry but have a small gain that’s probably more to do with alcohol than food >:)

      Log
      Stay in the green
      5 fruit and veg
      Water
      Fitbit exercise goals

    • fairy_daisy
      fairy_daisy Posts: 247 Member
      Oh @Bex953172 and @mytime6630 I’m sorry you’re going through such tough times right now, puts other stuff in perspective.

      I’m sticking to my unambitious goals - log everything, stay in the green. Sleep’s gone a bit wrong this past week, so I’m going to add in try to get to bed early.
    • suzij27
      suzij27 Posts: 199 Member
      Hi. I know I wanted to reply individually to some posts that touched me, but I didn’t write everything down. 😝 Oops! 😋

      I undereat when it is hot outside. I’ve never done well in temps above 84F. And since I live in the southern U.S., I am miserable for ~3 months every summer. Sometimes this leads to nighttime snacking being even more tempting (enticing) than the other 9 months of the years. I am a work in progress and am aware of strategies that help.

      I remember most of my JFT’s from yesterday, and know I didn’t get through everything. So, today, I am going to go for the basics.

      JFT - Thurs 7/16
      1. Exercise
      2. Log all food/stay in the green
      3. Focus on veggies
      4. No eating after DH goes to bed
    • cschmitz110515
      cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,636 Member
      Another busy morning, finally get to post. Hugs of support and commiseration to everyone!

      Recap W 7/15
      1) Walk dog :smiley:
      2) Move hourly / stairs breaks (basement to 2nd floor) / 5 somethings :smiley: 14/14 boom!
      2) Net cals green / 14c water = Not quite but close :|
      3) Work at home progress / transfer electronic records & organize papers :)
      4) Wash towels :) / register at GBBG if still openings :) / finish medical paperwork :( / one chore :)
      5) Unplug 9:00 :/ / floss :smiley: / retainers :smiley:

      JFT R 7/16
      1) Walk dog :smiley:
      2) Move hourly / stairs breaks (basement to 2nd floor) / 5 somethings
      2) Net cals green / 14c water
      3) Work at home progress / noon webinar / submit daily & weekly updates (since F is personal day for me) / back up electronics at home / transfer electronic records & organize papers for office on Mon.
      4) GBBG 5:15
      5) Floss / retainers

      I am so excited for this evening: I'm attending the botanical garden weekly concert on a beautiful day. New pandemic rules include pre-registration, $5 fee (to be redeemed for beverage on-site), members only, 15-minute time slots for arrival, reduced crowd limit, masks req'd inside buildings. All things I can live with. And certainly, parking won't be an issue.

      2020 Goals:
      1) Get weight below 160# (last time was 4/20/19)
      2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
      3) Post weekly weigh-in on JFT for accountability
      4) Take measurements & log on MFP monthly (I stopped as weight plateaued & went up) = 2.1.20 / 2.29.20 / 4.1.20 (forgot 3.31.20) / 5.1.20 (forgot 4.30.20) / 6.3.20 (forgot at ME again)
      5) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x) ~ mostly walking but include weights/circuit & other x-training
      6) Participate in race events ~ have planned 7 5Ks and 2 10Ks at minimum = Frenzy on the Fox 5K 49:36 ave. pace 15:29 / Seroogy's Valentine 5K 46:26.7 ave. pace 14:47 / Badger State Brewing 10K virtual race w/ dog on 4/2/20 1:44:16 ave. pace 16:33 / Prevention virtual 5K Fun & Fit Team on 5/2/20 I walked 3.48 mi w/ dog in 1:01:10 ave. pace 17:33 / RonaRunOff 5/16/20 virtual walk 5.08 miles with dog in 1:23:15 ave. pace 16:23 / 100 Miles Challenge fundraiser (per fitness tracker) & completed 5/18/20 / Bellin Run 10K virtual race w/ dog on 6/6/20 1:41:03 ave. pace 16:14 dog definitely slows my "race pace"
      7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together
      8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states)
      9) Declutter home office, bedroom and basement = basement (boxes) Jan. / home office desk (some) & more basement boxes Feb. / basement boxes & home office (some more) Mar. / decluttered/cleaned in bedroom & more basement boxes Apr. / basement boxes May ~ very pleased w/ my progress / reorg in basement June & July
      Word for 2020: Persist
    • Bex953172
      Bex953172 Posts: 4,157 Member
      Bex953172 wrote: »
      I didnt post any goals but now I've been back a while and used to coming on every day. I think.. im ready!

      So my goals from today

      - Eat 3 meals. Gotta kick this undereating in the backside. 😀 dinner was so unhealthy (kebab takeaway) but that wasn't the goal lol!
      - Drink at least 4 waters 😀
      - Get majority of pots done😀
      - Get clean washing away before I do anymore washing.😀 most of it, one small pile left
      - at the very least 10 minutes meditation or something calming. ❌ didnt really get a chance but I don't mind that, I posted late goals anyway

      Night all x
    • TerriRichardson112
      TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,010 Member
      💜💜💜
      I choose to feed my body the nutrition it needs
      and feed my mind with the quality thoughts it deserves
      💜💜💜

      ⛱🎡🎢🎠🏕 JULY 🏕🎠🎢🏕⛱

      To all those essential workers still going out there....
      🙏🏻 Thank you for your service 🙏🏻
      Everyone else, please stay home!!!

      What am I doing to keep busy? To name a few...
        [*] working on a Memories Project for my grandson
        [*] structuring my day
        [*] morning and evening meditation
        [*] Using the internet to ‘talk’ to family
        [*] crochet, jigsaws, journaling, gardening, reading, writing .......
        [*] HIIT videos off YouTube,
        [*] yoga/Taichi
        [*] Walks with DH
        [*] Cleaning! Cleaning! Cleaning! 😂
        [*] Decluttering
        [*] Stress relievers (search YouTube for Paul McKenna)
        Keep your chin up!
        Turning up is the ultimate success!
        2019 DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGES:01 Aug 2019: 170.1
        31 Dec 2019: 151.2
        Total weight loss: 19.9lbs
        2020 Personal Weight Challenge
        Name: Terri

        SW: 152.1 (02 Jan)
        GW: 150
        Jan: - 2
        Feb: - 1.3
        Mar: - 0.9
        Apri: +1.3 (not too bad, considering lockdown/Easter/Birthday this month)
        May: +0.7(working on upping my strength to tone muscles, so not unexpected. It's a balancing act! 😂)
        Jun: +0.2

        July Daily Goals: Week 3
        Su: ✅ Mo: ✅ Tu: ✅ We: ✅
        Th: ✅ Fr: Sa:
        Working on strength/stamina: Very happy with the results of my efforts since the middle of June. I can work on the resultant weight gain. All my stats are in the normal range for my age/height.
        Reduce Fat%:✅ 29.3 -> 27.1 25.3
        Increase Muscle%: ✅ 28.7 -> 30.2
        Calories < in the green 🐝
        Steps > 7500 🐝 7734
        Weight < 155 🐝
        Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily🐝 75
        Active hours > 6 daily🐝 8
        Activities I got to do
        Meditation✅ walk/jog✅
        Gardening ✅ Phone chat with friend✅
        Coffee with DYD (she was collecting dog) ✅
        watch TV✅ Puzzles✅
      • TerriRichardson112
        TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,010 Member
        @HEGoddard0928 Great blog, Hannah. I have one somewhere on Wordpress.
      • Kuhl50
        Kuhl50 Posts: 416 Member
        Daily habits: track, 😀exercise, 😀journal😀
        Thursday Action Plan
        1. Up at 6:30, pill, timer, weigh😀
        2. Pets, pill😀
        3. Start chili😀
        4. Prep for All Hands🤨
        5. On camera 0755😀
        6. Breakfast = yogurt + Kashi😀
        7. Lunch = salad + protein 😀
        8. Weights at 2:30😀
        9. Walk after work😀
        10. Dinner = chili + spaghetti squash 🤨—squash was old, only had rice
        11. Treat at 8:30pm: on a plate, me in chair🤨—late, no plate, no chair...
        12. Upstairs by 9👿
        13. Layout clothes😀
        14. Plan workout time for Friday😀
        15. Journal😀
        16. Meditate👿
        17. Lights out 9:45😀

        Today I noted in my digital weight log that I was the same weight 34 days ago. Happy Scale shows me green for trend, but also that I lost only 0.2 pounds in the last 30 days. Now one thing that changed was adding in strength training 6+ weeks ago. But it’s not like I stalled with scale and have dropped inches from the strength training. Don’t get me wrong, I’m stronger and I feel it, but I’m not wearing a different size or anything.

        I feel like something needs to be switched up so that I can make better progress. Am contemplating raising my calories on MFP (either manually, or by setting a different activity level). But if I do that, I will be very careful to only eat “quality calories” in the extra. The other thing I can play with are my macros. Right now I keep hitting 30% fat or more (along with 30% protein) when I wanted 25% fat. I’d have to tweak up my standard meals (mostly my salad dressing) to drop my fat percentages. Anything else worked for you?

        Daily habits: track, exercise, journal
        Friday Action Plan
        1. Up at 6:30, pill, timer, weigh
        2. Pets, pill
        3. On camera 0755
        4. Breakfast = yogurt + Kashi
        5. Lunch = chicken + cauliflower rice
        6. Weights at 2:30
        7. Walk after work—go to store and get salad and cauliflower
        8. Dinner = fish w/black sauce and salad
        9. Treat at 8:30pm: on a plate, me in chair
        10. Plan workout time for Saturday
        11. Journal
        12. Meditate
        13. Lights out 10:45

        July personal challenge
        Bicep emoji if I got in at least 1 push-up; Yoga figure if I set my intention before eating
        July 16: 💪🧘

        GRATITUDE: I am grateful for the mindset that I can start over after messing up.

        WOTY: Habits
      • ZizzyBumble
        ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
        ZizzyBumble wrote: »
        Good morning,

        I think it’s time I got back into the routine of goal setting. I have been reading your posts so that I didn’t loose touch but was just feeling too tired to commit. I’ve not been logging food or meeting my Fitbit exercise goals, I’ve not been particularly hungry but have a small gain that’s probably more to do with alcohol than food >:)

        Log :)
        Stay in the green :)
        5 fruit and veg :)
        Water :)
        Fitbit exercise goals :)

      • ZizzyBumble
        ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
        Friday 17 July

        Good morning everyone. Today I aim to:

        Log
        Stay in the green
        5 fruit and veg
        Water
        Fitbit exercise goals
      • Bex953172
        Bex953172 Posts: 4,157 Member
        Friday Goals

        - Eat 3 meals
        - 4 waters
        - Finish last bit of cleaning
        - Figure out why my hairdye keeps fading >:[

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