Daily Commitment Thread for 2020 -- JUST FOR TODAY

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  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
    edited October 2020
    HEGoddard0928 wrote: »

    Friday 10/30/20
    Today I will:

    - up at 6:50 :smiley:
    - post :smiley:
    - school (7-11:15) :smiley:
    - research other blog posts :smiley:
    - look into mind mapping :disappointed:
    - OMFG!! ACTUALLY COOK DINNER!!! :disappointed:Really no excuse for this. We were near a McDonalds, and I wanted fries. It would have been so easy just to go right home and heat something up, but we didn't.
    - clean off tables/counters :disappointed:We took a 3-hour nap and then went to Walmart and just didn't feel like it after that. Probably all the crappy McD's food weighing us down and making us lazy.
    - vacuum/sweep/mop :disappointed:
    - break down/tie-up cardboard :disappointed:
    - outline one blog post :smile:

    Yesterday was a crapshoot. Got very little done. I had a good time with Matt, though, so that was nice. Today I slept waaaaay too late to really be productive. I'm going to give myself an easy list today so that I don't feel bad tomorrow because I didn't get everything done that I wanted to. I mean, it's the weekend, and I have all of next week off for Fall break. So I'm going to do a lot of other stuff this upcoming week. Like, get my blog up and running again and finish my current WIP.

    I stepped on the scale this morning and sighed with relief and then cringed with disgust. I weigh the most I ever have, but I haven't gained any weight since the last time I weighed in. I've decided not to go by what the scale says and give myself an NSV as my weight loss goal.

    I will be able to take a bath without my belly sticking out of the water.

    Okay, onto some easy goals for the day.
    Today I will:
    - sleep in :smiley:
    - post :smiley:
    - log all my food :smiley:
    - PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD MAKE DINNER!!!!
    - peddle for 30 minutes while reading

  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
    @PackerFanInGB I have the same problem! I'll go away for a few days/weeks because I'm ashamed, and then I come back to like 100+ posts. Lol. Too hard to catch up on. So I've been doing what you said and just jumping right now! Lol.

    @Bex953172 I have 4 tattoos too. I need to get two of them touched up, and one of them finished, though. They're on both my calves, one on my ribs, and one between my shoulder blades. I need to get my wedding anniversary added to the one on my left calf. I want to get a fifth one that somehow incorporates a semi-colon over my self-harm scars.
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    ZizzyBumble wrote: »
    Saturday 31 October

    Log :)
    Stay in the green :) I hope so, too much cheese for lunch but hopefully enough exercise
    5 fruit and veg >:) 4
    Water :)
    Fitbit exercise goals :)
    Happy Scale weight trend ↔️ 0.7 kg lost in last 7 days :)

  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,153 Member
    🎃🕸🕷👻🕷🕸🎃
    🎃🕸🕷👻OCTOBER🦹👻🕷🕸🎃
    🎃🕸🕷👻🕸🕷🎃
    What am I doing to keep busy? To name a few...
      [*] 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[c]
      1 Aug: 149.9
      01 Sept: 149.4
      09 Sept: 149.5
      1 Oct: 149.2
      October Daily Goals: Week 5 Update -
      Thu: ✅ Fri: ✅ Sat: ✅

      Active rest day today. Still hit most of my goals but indulged myself tonight.
      cwfhi2q88jvu.jpg

      Weight < 150: ✅ (revised from 155)
      1 Aug 2019: 170.1
      2020:
      1 Sept 149.4
      13 Sept: 152.2 (birthday - DH)
      1 Oct: 149.2
      18 Oct: 147.2
      24 Oct: 146.0
      Reduce Fat%: ✅ 29.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2[/s] 23.9
      Increase Muscle%: ✅ 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7 30.9:
      Calories in the green ✅
      Steps > 7500
      Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily✅
      Active hours > 6 daily ✅

      Positive intentions:
      🌟Meditation ✅
      🌟Exercise ✅
      🌟Writing
      🌟Shopping ✅
      🌟Laundry ✅ 🌟 Circuits ✅
      😜Chores ✅🌟
      🌟Crochet Puzzles ✅
      🌟Watch TV ✅ 🌟 Read ✅

      🦋 Terri
    • WellingTX
      WellingTX Posts: 617 Member
      Good day and month. Down 7.6# for the month and passed through the 300# mark Hit at least a 7 year low for weight at 297.2# Now down 84.8# for the calendar year, 94.7# from my high weight of 392#

      For Saturday, keep the streak going and focus on finishing the month strong. Weight milestones and new high points for exercise are within reach.

      1900 calories, finish the month under 2,000 per day: 1977 for the day and a daily average of 1998 for October
      Work out for 80 minutes. Get my weekly daily average above 60 minutes and set a new high point for a month: 82 minutes for the day including a 2.93 mile exercise walk. Back on pace for the 60 minute daily average for the week. New monthly high of 36:57 for October including a new monthly high 69.89 miles of exercise walks.
      Make good choices. Going out for dinner, pre plan: Made good choices. Made a logging error but caught it in time to keep from going over
      Support my bride, she has always supported me: Easy to do
      Don’t eat on the couch: Done [/quote]

      For Sunday, finish the week strong and continue to embrace my new normal. 1900 calories, make good choices and work out for an hour each day will provide the healthy life I need.

      1900 calories:
      Work out for 80 minutes:
      Make good choices:
      Support my bride:
      Eat dinner at the table and walk afterwards, both unplugged. Don’t eat on the couch:
    • ZizzyBumble
      ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
      Sunday 1 November

      Log
      Stay in the green
      5 fruit and veg
      Water
      Fitbit exercise goals
      Happy Scale weight trend ⬇️ 0.3 lost in last 7 days :)
    • acrylicfox
      acrylicfox Posts: 295 Member
      acrylicfox wrote: »

      No sugar, dairy or grains. [had some yoghurt 'cause I felt I needed it]
      stay within kj [yep but I struggled right up to the limit]
      Vi-Ta-Mins! [ :neutral: no]
      get on that bike and work off the Halloween treats! 30mins goal. [LOL not even close, I majorly overslept and then had to race to get everything done today]

      Eat to plan (kj as planned)
      no/low sugar, dairy and no grains
      No snacking while in town
      Eat lunch! It doesn't take long to drink soup!
      Try putting vitamins on the breakfast table (Don't ignore them, you child!)
      weigh-in and record weight for today on calendar, let's make this a daily ritual, eh?
    • HEGoddard0928
      HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
      HEGoddard0928 wrote: »
      Today I will:
      - sleep in :smiley:
      - post :smiley:
      - log all my food :smiley:
      - PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD MAKE DINNER!!!! 😁😁😁😁
      - peddle for 30 minutes while reading 😁😐I peddled but didn't read. Just talked to Matt. I read later on though

      Let's see if today is any better when it comes to the goals I actually need to get done. Lol

      11/1/20
      - up with Matt 😁
      - post goals 😁
      - clean (follow Friday's list)
      - write 2 scenes
      - start blog post
      - outline second post
      - only 3 cups of coffee
      - peddle for 30 minutes
      - do mini goals (1 wall push up/ eat 1 piece of fruit)
    • sviers13
      sviers13 Posts: 109 Member
      sviers13 wrote: »
      sviers13 wrote: »
      The power is back on! I’ve been on a plateau for several months. I’ve had to take a hard look at my eating and activity level. I reassessed my calorie goal and I hope this helps. I did log everything yesterday but that was the only goal I hit.

      JFT
      Log everything ✅
      Only eat one serving
      Eat an afternoon snack so I’m not starving after work
      Aerobic exercise ✅

      I didn’t eat an afternoon snack but I did eat a more substantial lunch so I was able to make better choices for dinner.

      JFT

      Log everything
      Only eat one serving
      Aerobic exercise ✅
      Forgive myself for the Halloween candy I’m sure to eat✅

      HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃

      JFT
      Aerobic exercise already done!!!✅
      Log everything
      Eat only one serving
    • Snowflake1968
      Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,979 Member
      @WellingTX - congratulations on the loss!

      I couldn’t find time to get on at work at the end of the week after my migraine on Tuesday and now here It is Sunday afternoon and I’ve gained back the weight I had managed to lose over the last couple of weeks.

      I am not posting goals today except for committing to posting them tomorrow.

      It’s a new month and a new week.
    • ZizzyBumble
      ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
      ZizzyBumble wrote: »
      Sunday 1 November

      Log :)
      Stay in the green :)
      5 fruit and veg :)
      Water :)
      Fitbit exercise goals :)
      Happy Scale weight trend ⬇️ 0.3 lost in last 7 days :)
    • clicketykeys
      clicketykeys Posts: 6,589 Member
      JFT Monday
      1. AM walk. Therapy exercises - crunches, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! GET COMPUTERS RIGHT AWAY. Post class plan right away on screen AND on site. CALL FOR BISCUITS.
      2. 1st class: Check-in. Use Laws directions to point out topic vs. main idea. Practice..
      3. 2nd-3rd classes: NRI test. Essay work. Continue Malala. Bonus writing prompt.
      4. Pit Crew: Mental Health Monday. Lunch: Tikka Masala. Read Dispossessed. Update GR.
      5. Planning: Call orthopedist - getting worse? Grade late work. Write script. Read new book.
      6. Write a letter. Dinner: Pasta? Breathe. Go to CVS and get meds.
      7. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! One layer of rhinestones for collar.
      8. Color! 1 hr reading. Review papers by desk. File or trash. Work on CV.
      9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: crunches, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Wed book group. SHBP screening - August? MH Monday check-in; Tough Question Tuesday; Whatever Wednesday AMA; Thankful Thursday. Indochino suit fitting - Atlanta or Nashville? What are some tasks that could be completed by CBBVI students?

      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
      End of July: 188.6
      End of August: 189.8
      Today: 191.2

      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. Unit plan for research (Idea for regular: comparing same story on sites with different biases).
      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.
      6. Medical: Dentist call to schedule cleaning. ObG schedule for October. When is re-up with ortho? Schedule PCP for same day.
      7. Theater: ???
      8. House: 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: Book group. Dinners?
      12. Writing: Blog post: Running, Racism and Rum: Learning to Handle Discomfort. Fanfic: Create a scene list for the Batgirl story. Finish the cafe scene for the Titans story.
      13. 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. 3 posts/week? Create test for MLA format. Create test for infographics and visual information. Therapy exercises: squats, 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. Well THAT'S amusing. *sigh* Minimal progress on the weight-loss front since school started. Who's surprised? I do need to update the monthly weight thingy I've got.
    • TiffanyPe17
      TiffanyPe17 Posts: 107 Member
      edited November 2020
      Good morning friends, I hope everyone is doing well this morning. Just for today, Monday November 2, I will:

      •Fast until noon
      •Eat keto
      •continue to learn about keto so I do it right
      •Clean the old office
      •Clean and finish decorating the new office
      •Follow up with clients
      •Client appointments
      •Pick up groceries
      •Create and post video content for channel
      •Payroll
    • WellingTX
      WellingTX Posts: 617 Member
      Came up short of my commitments for the day but averaged out a solid week. Down 3.6# for the week

      For Sunday, finish the week strong and continue to embrace my new normal. 1900 calories, make good choices and work out for an hour each day will provide the healthy life I need.

      1900 calories:2680. Average calorie f 1920 for the week
      Work out for 80 minutes: 48 minutes including a 2.76 mile exercise walk Averaged 61 minutes for the week including 13.21 miles of exercise walks, 3000#, 400 crunches, 100 push ups and 100 lunges
      Make good choices:Made them up until dinner. Not sure that the couch is the issue. I use it as an excuse to eat and I went over my count at dinner
      Support my bride: Easy to do. I couldn’t have accomplished the things I have without her
      Eat dinner at the table and walk afterwards, both unplugged. Don’t eat on the couch: Nope, nope and nope [/quote]

      For Monday, start the week on a solid day. I am in control.

      1800 calories:
      Work out for 80 minutes:
      Make good choices, exercise my control:
      Support my bride:
      Eat dinner at the table. Don’t eat o. The couch:
    • HEGoddard0928
      HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
      HEGoddard0928 wrote: »

      11/1/20
      - up with Matt 😁
      - post goals 😁
      - clean (follow Friday's list) 😐I did most of it. Still have to sweep, mop, and vacuum
      - write 2 scenes 😔
      - start blog post😔
      - outline second post😔
      - only 3 cups of coffee😁
      - peddle for 30 minutes😁
      - do mini goals (1 wall push up/ eat 1 piece of fruit)😁

      Didn't get any of the writing goals accomplished. 😭 And in the evening I wasn't in a good place mentally so I didn't get anything done. Yay bipolar... But today is a new day! And if I can manage to shake this headache I can get a bunch done today!

      11/2/2020
      - Up with Matt 😐Up earlier bc Dad called me at 7:15...
      - post goals 😁
      - mini habits
      - pay bills
      - peddle for 30 minutes
      - finish reading book
      - start blog post
      - write 1 scene
      - call about app
    • acrylicfox
      acrylicfox Posts: 295 Member
      edited November 2020
      acrylicfox wrote: »

      Eat to plan (kj as planned) [not as planned but still okay]
      no/low sugar, dairy and no grains [yep]
      No snacking while in town [no I succumbed to the sugar-free candy]
      Eat lunch! It doesn't take long to drink soup! [yes!]
      Try putting vitamins on the breakfast table (Don't ignore them, you child!) [Got eet done! :smiley: ]
      weigh-in and record weight for today on calendar, let's make this a daily ritual, eh? [done and done]

      JFT
      Plan menu, eat as planned
      (stay under kj)
      make time to cook lunch
      no snacking in the evening
      remember vitamins!
      weigh and record on calendar

      It's going to be hot tomorrow so If ya want an icy pole put on some kdrama and ride for 30 mins.

    • inkynelle
      inkynelle Posts: 9 Member
      Happy Monday. A new week, a fresh start.

      I lost track of my daily goals last week, but I still lost. Back on track this week. As well as beginning my macro tracking along with calories.

      Weigh In and Measurements
      Weight: - 1.9 lbs
      204.4 → 202.5
      Neck: - 0.5 in
      14 → 13.5
      Waist: - 4 in
      44 → 40
      Hips: - 1 in
      46 → 45
      Thighs: - 0.5 in
      20.5 → 20
      Bust: - 1.5 in
      40.5 → 39
      Biceps: - 0.5 in
      13 → 12.5

      Week One Photos
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      Week Two Photos
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    • TerriRichardson112
      TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,153 Member
      🦃 🐿🦃🐿🦃🐿🦃
      🦃🐿🦃NOVEMBER 🦃🐿🦃
      🦃🐿🦃🐿🦃🐿🦃
      What am I doing to keep busy? To name a few...
        [*] 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[c]
        1 Aug: 149.9
        01 Sept: 149.4
        09 Sept: 149.5
        1 Oct: 149.2
        November Daily Goals: Week 1
        Sun: ✅ Mon: Tu: Wed: Thu: Fri: Sat:

        Had a reasonable day
        cwfhi2q88jvu.jpg

        Weight < 150: ✅ (revised from 155)
        1 Aug 2019: 170.1
        2020:
        1 Sept 149.4
        13 Sept: 152.2 (birthday - DH)
        1 Oct: 149.2
        18 Oct: 147.2
        24 Oct: 146.0
        Reduce Fat%: ✅ 29.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2[/s] 23.9
        Increase Muscle%: ✅ 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7 30.9:
        Calories in the green ✅
        Steps > 7500 ✅
        Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily✅
        Active hours > 6 daily ✅

        Positive intentions:
        🌟Meditation ✅
        🌟Exercise ✅
        🌟Family Skype ✅
        🌟Shopping ✅
        🌟Laundry ✅ 🌟 Circuits ✅
        😜Chores ✅🌟
        🌟Crochet Puzzles ✅
        🌟Watch TV ✅ 🌟 Read ✅

        🦋 Terri


      • mytime6630
        mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
        sarah74_vt wrote: »
        I've been away from this discussion for a LONG time now, but I need to get back on track. Coming to this thread daily helped me SO much before...just adding my daily post and reading other's posts and comments helped keep me motivated.

        I had lost about 50 lbs, but have gained back 25. :'( I'm trying not to beat myself up over it, but honestly that's been hard. I used to go to the gym daily, but now I just can't get myself to go. I need to get back on track and move forward. Joining back in on this thread is my first step.

        So JFT (11/2/20):

        Log all my food
        Go for a walk
        Drink 40 oz water
        Take my vitamins!

        Welcome back! We missed you! I am like you ... it is SO easy to gain the weight back. I know for me, being accountable makes such a difference. Happy to see you back. You will get those 25 off ... you did it once, you know you can do it again!
      • cschmitz110515
        cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,674 Member
        edited November 2020
        @sarah74_vt Welcome back! I personally love the accountability I feel when I post JFT & then recap. Just a little more incentive for me to do the things I want to get accomplished, or at least I know I should do.

        @WellingTX Congrats on your progress! You should be proud of yourself.

        Sharing photo of moon on dog walk this morning. So pretty!
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        JFT M 11/2
        1) Walked dog 3.6 mi before work :smiley: happy dog & happy me
        2) Move hourly / stairs breaks (3 floors)
        3) Net cals zero / 14c water
        4) Work in office day: NHC to-do list / BC-CC / ANJH / clear email backlog / save flash records to G or H drives
        5) Re-rake leaves to curb / check & refill birdfeeders / 6:00 Zoning hearing / make apple crisp / prep lunch, snacks, water bottle & overnight oats / wash dishes / declutter 15 min. / one other chore?
        6) UNPLUG 9:00 (no phone or computer) / FLOSS / RETAINERS / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work)

        This morning I showed up in office to find folder on my desk left by in-charge (she & I only share Tues. as day in office). She has apparently lost one of my sub-folders (the main one), because most review notes mention documents she should have reviewed. I am now reprinting all my main folder docs and will re-submit/discuss with her tomorrow. GAH!!! >:)

        Today is just going to be one of those days, I guess. Tonight I plan to re-rake front yard leaves to curb that I raked Sat. and strong winds yesterday blew around. Most went to the neighbors' yards (LOL) but some are back on ours. Then I will join a Zoning meeting via Zoom to hear about our neighbor's request to apparently start a food-prep home business, at the end of our cul de sac. Hubby and I don't object (we think) but I just want to know what the impact to our enclosed street/block might be. Hope the meeting isn't a long one.

        2020 Goals:
        1) Get weight below 160# (last time was 4/20/19) 10.31.20 159.0#
        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) / 6.30.20 / 8.6.20 (forgot July 31 & crazy schedule) / 8.31.20 / 9.30.20 / forgot 10.31.20 measurements but happy w/ w-i 159.0 finally below 160
        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 on 1.10.20 / Seroogy's Valentine 5K 46:26.7 ave. pace 14:47 on 2.8.20 / Badger State Brewing 10K virtual race on 4.2.20 w/ dog 1:44:16 ave. pace 16:33 / Prevention virtual 5K Fun & Fit Team on 5.2.20 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 on 6.6.20 w/ dog 1:41:03 ave. pace 16:14 dog definitely slows my "race pace" / Hope Isn't Canceled virtual 10K on 8.29.20 w/ dog 1:43:10 ave. pace 16:36 / Packers 5K virtual race 9.26.20 w/ dog 52:23 ave. pace 16:41 / Bellin Women's 5K virtual race 10.10.20 w/ dog 52:55 ave. pace 16:57 / virtual Run for the Hill of It 5K on 10.16.20 w/ dog 50:35 ave. pace 16:16
        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 / small declutter projects around house October
        Word for 2020: Persist
      • cschmitz110515
        cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,674 Member
        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 "official" weigh-in 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 63, 5'4" (have permanently lost half inch ~ bummer)
        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)

        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!
        09/16/17 = 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 first time in 10 years my weight is 1-5-anything! :D
        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 and happy I 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
        10/26 = 165.0 slowly but surely... my lifestyle is NOT a diet :D
        11/02 = 165.5 Maru & Jack's party / food night before
        11/09 = 164.5 few days of staying at zero net calories works!
        11/16 = 165.0 rare Fri. night dinner date w/ hubby at local cafe ~ totally worth it!
        11/23 = 166.0 wrong way again
        11/30 = 168.0 ACK!!!
        12/07 = 165.5 sick several days & painful sore throat will do that
        12/14 = 167.0 on prednisone & ate to quell nausea
        12/21 = 165.5
        12/28/19 = 168.5 spent 75% of 2019 in 160s... not the plan :p
        01/04/20 = stomach flu 1/4 - 1/5 & slow recovery 1/6 - 1/7 ~ lost unhealthy amount of weight quickly
        01/11 = 164.5 Fri. evening Frenzy on the Fox 5K 49:36 ave. pace 15:29
        01/18 = 164.5 managed to maintain weight lost while sick
        01/25 = 166.0 expected (some high sodium days)
        02/01 = 166.0 bday celebrations (hubby's, mom's, co-worker's) + evening snacking
        02/08 = 166.5 pre-race carb-loading / Seroogy's Valentine 5K 46:26.7 ave. pace 14:47 :star:
        02/15 = 166.0
        02/22 = 167.0 not sure about accuracy of exercise calories logged this week
        02/29 = 165.0 yay
        3/2/20 Dr. B recommended getting my weight back down for relief of newly diagnosed mild arthritis in both my knees. Another incentive.
        03/07 = 165.5 several very red days ~ oops
        03/14 = 164.5 conscientiously logging food helps
        03/21 = 162.5 stressed out & not feeling like eating (apparently I emotional eat only when bored, lonely or sad)
        03/28 = 162.0 work at home since 3/20/20, eating (mostly) healthy to stay healthy & walked 27.62 miles w/ dog
        04/04 = 161.5 walked virtual Badger State Brewing 10K on 4/2/20 1:44:16 ave. pace 16:33 [not my usual race pace but I never walk race events with my dog & no other participants ~ happy me]
        04/11 = 162.0 several evening snack attacks of peanut M&Ms
        04/18 = 162.5 inching back up ~ Easter dinner + chocolate + high sodium meals of scalloped potatoes/ham + pea soup w/ ham
        04/25 = 162.0 happy to be inching back down
        05/02 = 162.0 saw 161 during week ~ yay
        05/09 = 163.5 comfort eating + rest days Thurs. AND Fri. ~ oops
        05/16 = 164.0 wrong direction ~ need to get a grip! Virtual #RonaRunOff w/ dog 5.08 mi in 1:23:15 ave. pace 16:23. Event miles of each participant will be aggregated at the end of May and, for every 50 miles, a pair of shoes will be donated to an area healthcare or janitorial worker. I had the opportunity to nominate my hubby for the shoes. I hope he gets selected!
        05/23 = 163.0
        05/30 = 162.5
        06/06 = 164.0 emotional eating + unhealthy evening snacking / walked virtual Bellin Run 10K w/ dog 1:41:03 ave. pace 16:14
        06/13 = 162.5 healthier farmers market eating & limited evening snacks
        06/20 = 163.0
        06/27 = 162.5
        07/04 = 162.0
        07/11 = 162.5
        07/18 = 162.0 changed MFP to lightly active
        07/25 = 161.5 really happy b/c after high sodium day
        08/01 = 161.5 after high sodium days (saw 161.0 2X during week ~ yay)
        08/08 = 161.5 hanging in there (saw 160.5 1X during week)
        08/15 = 161.0 niece's wedding day
        08/22 = 160.0 YAY
        08/29 = 165.0 staycation week ate take out & 2 day trips/restaurants ~ oops & I don't care. Walked Hope Isn't Canceled Virtual 10K with dog 1:43:10 ave. pace 16:36
        09/05 = 161.5 big sodium flush
        09/12 = 161.0 back on track
        09/19 = 162.5 ugh ~ high sodium week
        09/26 = 161.0 better / virtual Packers 5K w/ dog 52:23 ave. pace 16:41
        10/03 = 160.5 slow & steady
        10/09 = 160.5 w-i one day early (before bday splurges) / virtual Bellin Women's 5K w/ dog 52:55 ave. pace 16:57 on 10/10/20
        10/17 = 160.0 take that, bday indulges! / virtual Run for the Hill of It 5K (no finish up steep sledding hill this year) w/ dog in 50:35 ave. pace 16:16
        10/24 = 161.0 lack of meal planning & stupid snacking
        10/31 = 159.0 WAHOO!!! Long time coming. Now to not eat too much Halloween candy.

        “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

        Today: Smile ~ Laugh ~ Be Kind ~ <3 ~ Eat Well ~ Be Active
      • cschmitz110515
        cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,674 Member
        edited November 2020
        @mytime6630 Joan, you are the reason I post JFT nearly daily, and finally got my re-gained weight back down. Not at my goal weight but definitely better than where I was. I'm not too focused on my goal weight, I give myself a wide range tbh. I just want to feel good & be able to do things physically.

        I, too, am a "lifetime" WW rebound. My back story:

        In 2000 I lost 50# on WW through exercise and by counting points. Reached even below my goal weight. Got married in 2004, a big lifestyle change since I was single until age 46. Then I tired of WW points, quit logging and put all the weight back on. The weight I said I'd never be again. Oops. Joined MFP and got serious about weight loss in January 2017. Joined Just For Today on 1/10/17. I think it was the second year then, Joan.

        I love food, including chocolate, sugar and carbs. No food is off limit. I eat regular meals and snacks, no crazy food plans. Occasionally I drink adult beverages. Portion control can be an issue. My focus is CI < CO and 80% healthy / 20% other. I am a regular at the local farmers markets.

        I walk our dog 3-4 miles weather-permitting = happy dog. When road conditions dictate (snow & ice because we live in Wisconsin) I walk on the treadmill in our basement. I x-train with my home version of circuit and weights. Rest days are important too. I enter 5K and 10K races. I walk. I am not a runner.

        Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in 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. On 5/31/17 I committed to post my weekly weigh-ins on JFT. That really boosted my weight loss that year, and I've been posting JFT ever since.

        Enough about me. I want to read others' "stories" too!
      • mytime6630
        mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
        cschmitz110515 wrote: »
        @mytime6630 Joan, you are the reason I post JFT nearly daily, and finally got my re-gained weight back down. Not at my goal weight but definitely better than where I was. I'm not too focused on my goal weight, I give myself a wide range tbh. I just want to feel good & be able to do things physically.

        I, too, am a "lifetime" WW rebound. My back story:

        In 2000 I lost 50# on WW through exercise and by counting points. Reached even below my goal weight. Got married in 2004, a big lifestyle change since I was single until age 46. Then I tired of WW points, quit logging and put all the weight back on. The weight I said I'd never be again. Oops. Joined MFP and got serious about weight loss in January 2017. Joined Just For Today on 1/10/17. I think it was the second year then, Joan.

        I love food, including chocolate, sugar and carbs. No food is off limit. I eat regular meals and snacks, no crazy food plans. Occasionally I drink adult beverages. Portion control can be an issue. My focus is CI < CO and 80% healthy / 20% other. I am a regular at the local farmers markets.

        I walk our dog 3-4 miles weather-permitting = happy dog. When road conditions dictate (snow & ice because we live in Wisconsin) I walk on the treadmill in our basement. I x-train with my home version of circuit and weights. Rest days are important too. I enter 5K and 10K races. I walk. I am not a runner.

        Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in 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. On 5/31/17 I committed to post my weekly weigh-ins on JFT. That really boosted my weight loss that year, and I've been posting JFT ever since.

        Enough about me. I want to read others' "stories" too!

        Thanks so much for your story. I know with weight watchers, we can eat anything we want. The plan now is that way .. unlike the way it was years ago. The thing I learned from them is to snack on lower point foods .. like hard boiled eggs, fruit, veggies, etc. That was what I was doing to lose the weight .. something I let slip by this time into the old habits of chips, icecream, cookies, candy.

        I know you are one that has been on this thread for a long time. That is why, even with weight watchers, I still always come to this thread. It is because of all the wonderful online friends I, and many others on here have made. We are family.

        Thanks so much for sharing your story!! .
      • ZizzyBumble
        ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
        ZizzyBumble wrote: »
        Monday 2 November

        Log 😊 had to guess lunch
        Stay in the green 😳 depends on how good my guess was
        5 fruit and veg 👿 lunch out did not help with this one
        Water 😊
        Fitbit exercise goals 😊 did extra to try and compensate for lunch out!
        Happy Scale weight trend ⬇️ 0.6 lost in last 7 days :)

        My efforts over the last month are paying off and my spare tyre is deflating 😊

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