Daily Commitment Thread for 2020 -- JUST FOR TODAY

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  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,644 Member
    edited December 2020
    Recap T 12/8 ~ personal day at home due to car at repair shop
    1) Move hourly :) 13/14 & 9k
    2) Prelog / net cals zero / 14 water :) -88 & 10c
    3) Walk dog or x-train out of time & energy :#
    4) Car repairs / cont. declutter of family room / decorate / online orders / prep cards and/or gifts / update financial s/s / other? yes! = 5/7
    5) Read Luke 8 & Advent booklet / prep paperwork for blood spot test = 2/2
    6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 6:45 alarm (blood spot test) = 5/5

    JFT W 12/9
    1) Blood spot test after shower :)
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks (3 floors)
    3) Prelog / net cals zero / 14c water
    4) Work in conf room w/ crummy computer: AJNH / request add'l docs / issue BC-CC report (yay ~ finally) / print EESS sheet / verify CPE files / save stuff to flash drive / sanitize room end of day
    5) Scan docs & call WWW / pick up Ulta order / shop BBB / shop Seroogy's? / shop online at TC? / drop package at UPS / 7:00 Advent service at church / read Luke 9 & Advent booklet / one chore?
    6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 7:00 alarm (walk dog before work at home)

    Counting today, I will have gone 3 consecutive days without walking dog or x-training. Haven't done that in very long time. But with everything else going on, and keeping active by cleaning & decorating, I'm ok with that. Back to walking dog tomorrow. So far we have gone just under 29 miles in the 50 Mile Challenge, which doesn't end until Jan. 15.

    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
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    TUESDAY:
    1. eat breakfast :neutral: grabbed some cottage cheese at 2PM
    2. 8+ cups water :)
    3. two 15-minute mini-workouts :)
    4. 5000 steps :neutral: almost!
    5. pre-track exercise :(
    6. meal prep :neutral: didn't get very far

    How is it only Wednesday? Just for WEDNESDAY:

    1. eat breakfast
    2. 8+ cups water
    3. two 15-minute mini-workouts
    4. 5000 steps
    5. salad for lunch
    6. track exercise
    7. meal prep

    I am seeing that unless I pre-track and pre-prep food on the weekends, I am never going to have the time/energy to meet my goals. Working 6 days a week really throws me off. I get my home clean and then tend to veg for the rest of Sunday because I have so little down time. I have to get way more intentional about my early mornings and my Sundays.
  • timgoldfarb88
    timgoldfarb88 Posts: 6 Member
    Hope all is well with all of you. Don't let yourself slip up this close to the end of the year.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,042 Member

    ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿป๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿคถ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ„
    ๐ŸŽ„DECEMBER ๐ŸŽ„
    ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿป๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿคถ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿป๐ŸŽ„
    What am I doing to keep busy? To name a few...
      [*] structuring my day
      [*] morning and evening meditation
      [*] Using the internet to โ€˜talkโ€™ to family
      [*] crochet, jigsaws, journaling, gardening, reading, writing .......
      [*] HIIT videos off YouTube,
      [*] yoga/Taichi
      [*] Walks with DH
      [*] Cleaning! Cleaning! Cleaning! ๐Ÿ˜‚
      [*] 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! ๐Ÿ˜‚)
      Jun: +0.2[c]
      1 Aug: 149.9
      01 Sept: 149.4
      09 Sept: 149.5
      1 Oct: 149.2
      December Daily Goals: Week 2
      Tues: โœ… Wed: โœ… Thu: Fri:
      Sat: Sun: Mon:

      Weight < 150: โœ… (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%: โœ… 29.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2[/s] 23.8
      Increase Muscle%: โœ… 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7 30.9:
      Calories in the green โœ…
      Steps > 7500 โœ…
      Intentional exercise > 50 mins dailyโœ…
      Active hours > 6 daily โœ…

      Positive intentions:
      ๐ŸŽ„Meditation โœ…
      ๐ŸŽ„Exercise โœ… ๐ŸŒŸ Circuits โœ…
      ๐ŸŽ„Daily Yoga/tai chi practice โœ…
      ๐ŸŽ„Work on Xmas cards list โœ… ongoing
      ๐ŸŽ„Grocery shopping โœ…
      ๐ŸŽ„organise Xmas presents โœ… ongoing
      ๐ŸŽ„Laundry โœ…
      ๐ŸŽ„Daily Chores โœ…
      ๐ŸŽ„Puzzles โœ…
      ๐ŸŽ„Watch TV โœ… ๐ŸŽ„Read โœ…

      Terri ๐Ÿฆ„
    • TerriRichardson112
      TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,042 Member
      @mytime6630 So sorry that you are having to deal with so much at the minute ๐Ÿซ‚ I admire your courage. At least your daughter is okay. Given what you have to deal with, I think you can forgive yourself the marshmallows.
    • TerriRichardson112
      TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,042 Member
      @mytime6630

      PS: Your subsequent post really struck a chord with me. This group is all about cause and effect, and the choices we make.
    • ZizzyBumble
      ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
      Thu 10 Dec

      Log
      Stay in the green
      5 fruit and veg
      Water
      Fitbit exercise goals
      Weigh ๐Ÿ˜Š Happy Scale weight trend โ†”๏ธ 0.4kg lost in 7 last days
    • clicketykeys
      clicketykeys Posts: 6,579 Member
      JFT Thursday
      1. Therapy exercises - crunches, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Post class plan right away on screen AND on site.
      2. 1st class: Research essay checklist. Review deadlines. Figurative Language notes
      3. 2nd-3rd classes: Continue Malala. Study guide.
      4. Lunch: Beef stew. Notes on Dispossessed.
      5. Planning: Call parents. Grade late work. Write script notes. Read Trebek.
      6. Write a letter. Dinner: Leftovers. Breathe. Other things??? Strength/yoga.
      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. 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?

      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
      End of September: 191.0
      End of October: 189.4
      End of November: 192.6
      Today: 193.4

      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. Just trying to avoid despair at this point.
    • teigansdad
      teigansdad Posts: 394 Member

      Stay greenโŒ
      No beerโœ…
      No M&Msโœ…
      Pull upsโœ…
      Push-upsโœ…
      1 to 1.5 hr easy ride on trainerโœ…

      Thursday goals

      Pull ups
      Push-ups
      Stay green
      No beer
      No candy
      If we donโ€™t do Christmas light viewing then will do Zwift ride

    • aerochic42
      aerochic42 Posts: 843 Member
      yesterday I couldn't bring myself to log and my steps were down, but back today

      1) log food - breakfast done already
      2) 9000k steps
      3) fit christmas day 7
      4) virtual happy hour
      5) laundry this a.m.
    • violetanderson39
      violetanderson39 Posts: 64 Member
      Wed:
      ๐Ÿ™‚Log all food
      ๐Ÿ™‚Teach
      ๐Ÿ™‚Stain Wood
      ๐Ÿ™‚Run
      ๐Ÿ™‚Lift/Box
      ๐Ÿ™‚Spreadsheet!!

      Thursday:
      Biscuits
      Lift/run
      Christmas shopping
      Log all meals

      I'm off today.... usually that means I want to cook a yummy dinner... which isn't always healthy for me. Wish me luck!!

    • cschmitz110515
      cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,644 Member
      edited December 2020
      Recap W 12/9
      1) Blood spot test after shower :)
      2) Move hourly / stairs breaks (3 floors) :smiley: 13/14 & 10.7k
      3) Prelog / net cals zero / 14c water :neutral: -123 & 12c
      4) Work in conf room w/ crummy computer: AJNH / request add'l docs / issue BC-CC report (yay ~ finally) / print EESS sheet / verify CPE files / save stuff to flash drive / sanitize room end of day = 7/7
      5) Scan docs & call WWW / pick up Ulta order / shop BBB / shop Seroogy's? / shop online at TC? / drop package at UPS / 7:00 Advent service at church / read Luke 9 & Advent booklet / one chore? yes = 7/9
      6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 7:00 alarm (walk dog before work at home) = 1/5 :s

      JFT R 12/10
      1) Walked dog 3.4 mi at start of day :smiley: happy dog & happy me
      2) Move hourly
      3) Prelog / net cals zero / 14c water
      4) Work at home: save flash drive to PC / AJNH / webinar 2:00 (pace) / email daily update to manager
      5) Read Luke 10 & Advent booklet / wash dishes / clean kitty hallway / dust & decorate more / errands? / at least 2 tasks on to-do list
      6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 7:00 alarm (walk dog before work at home)

      I am registered for the virtual Jingle Bell 5K this weekend to benefit the Arthritis Foundation. I've been walking in a Jingle Bell 5K for years now. Apropos since I've been officially diagnosed. This year there is an "official attempt" to break the Guinness World Records title for the largest remote 5k in 24 hours. Which I realized today means I cannot walk early in the day for my walk to count towards the record. And reading through instructions for app I must use, which is new to me, and steps to submit my time to race event, which are more complicated than I had realized, technology will be my biggest challenge. Also, we will probably get snow on Sat. Wish me luck!

      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
    • Bex953172
      Bex953172 Posts: 4,159 Member
      Recap W 12/9
      1) Blood spot test after shower :)
      2) Move hourly / stairs breaks (3 floors) :smiley: 13/14 & 10.7k
      3) Prelog / net cals zero / 14c water :neutral: -123 & 12c
      4) Work in conf room w/ crummy computer: AJNH / request add'l docs / issue BC-CC report (yay ~ finally) / print EESS sheet / verify CPE files / save stuff to flash drive / sanitize room end of day = 7/7
      5) Scan docs & call WWW / pick up Ulta order / shop BBB / shop Seroogy's? / shop online at TC? / drop package at UPS / 7:00 Advent service at church / read Luke 9 & Advent booklet / one chore? yes = 7/9
      6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 7:00 alarm (walk dog before work at home) = 1/5 :s

      JFT R 12/10
      1) Walked dog 3.4 mi at start of day :smiley: happy dog & happy me
      2) Move hourly
      3) Prelog / net cals zero / 14c water
      4) Work at home: save flash drive to PC / AJNH / webinar 2:00 (pace) / email daily update to manager
      5) Read Luke 10 & Advent booklet / wash dishes / clean kitty hallway / dust & decorate more / errands? / at least 2 tasks on to-do list
      6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 7:00 alarm (walk dog before work at home)

      I am registered for the virtual Jingle Bell 5K this weekend to benefit the Arthritis Foundation. I've been walking in a Jingle Bell 5K for years now. Apropos since I've been officially diagnosed. This year there is an "official attempt" to break the Guinness World Records title for the largest remote 5k in 24 hours. Which I realized today means I cannot walk early in the day for my walk to count towards the record. And reading through the app instructions, which is new to me, and the submit my time to race event instructions, which are more complicated than I had realized, the technology will be my biggest challenge. Also, we will probably get snow on Sat. Wish me luck!

      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

      I don't think I've ever done a distanced walk or run
      I've done two 5k swims though as part of my swimming achievements (in a pool, not open water) . With the size of the pool I used I think it was 150 lengths non stop lol

      Good luck!
      Hope you sort the app out!
      And I hope there's no snow to make it easier for you lol! Let us know how you get on :)
    • TerriRichardson112
      TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,042 Member

      ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿป๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿคถ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ„
      ๐ŸŽ„DECEMBER ๐ŸŽ„
      ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿป๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿคถ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿป๐ŸŽ„
      What am I doing to keep busy? To name a few...
        [*] structuring my day
        [*] morning and evening meditation
        [*] Using the internet to โ€˜talkโ€™ to family
        [*] crochet, jigsaws, journaling, gardening, reading, writing .......
        [*] HIIT videos off YouTube,
        [*] yoga/Taichi
        [*] Walks with DH
        [*] Cleaning! Cleaning! Cleaning! ๐Ÿ˜‚
        [*] 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! ๐Ÿ˜‚)
        Jun: +0.2[c]
        1 Aug: 149.9
        01 Sept: 149.4
        09 Sept: 149.5
        1 Oct: 149.2
        December Daily Goals: Week 2
        Tues: โœ… Wed: โœ… Thu:
        โœ… Fri: Sat: Sun: Mon:

        Weight < 150: โœ… (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%: โœ… 29.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2[/s] 23.8
        Increase Muscle%: โœ… 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7 30.9:
        Calories in the green โœ…
        Steps > 7500 โœ…
        Intentional exercise > 50 mins dailyโœ…
        Active hours > 6 daily โœ…

        Positive intentions:
        ๐ŸŽ„Meditation โœ…
        ๐ŸŽ„Exercise โœ… ๐ŸŒŸ Circuits โœ… outdoor walk
        ๐ŸŽ„Daily Yoga/tai chi practice โœ…
        ๐ŸŽ„Making Xmas cards โœ… ongoing
        ๐ŸŽ„organise Xmas presents โœ… ongoing
        ๐ŸŽ„Laundry โœ…
        ๐ŸŽ„Daily Chores โœ…
        ๐ŸŽ„Puzzles โœ…
        ๐ŸŽ„Watch TV โœ… ๐ŸŽ„Read โœ…



        Terri ๐Ÿฆ„
      • ZizzyBumble
        ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
        Fri 11 Dec

        Log
        Stay in the green
        5 fruit and veg
        Water
        Fitbit exercise goals
        Weigh ๐Ÿ˜Š Happy Scale weight trend โฌ‡๏ธ 0.6 kg lost in 7 last days

        I met yesterdayโ€™s goals but forgot to post the results on here.
      • cschmitz110515
        cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,644 Member
        Recap R 12/10
        1) Walked dog 3.4 mi at start of day :smiley: happy dog & happy me
        2) Move hourly :) 13/14 & 14.2k
        3) Prelog / net cals zero / 14c water :) 174 & :| 9c
        4) Work at home: save flash drive to PC / AJNH / webinar 2:00 (pace) / email daily update to manager = 4/4
        5) Read Luke 10 & Advent booklet / wash dishes / clean kitty hallway / dust & decorate more / errands? yes / at least 2 tasks on to-do list = yes 3/6
        6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 7:00 alarm (walk dog before work at home) = 5/5

        JFT F 12/11
        1) Walked dog 3.11 mi at start of day :smiley: happy dog & happy me
        2) Move hourly
        3) Prelog / net cals zero / 14c water
        4) Work at home: keep up w/ emails / AJNH / Facebook Live 12:00 / save docs to flash drive /email daily update to manager / email PRO & PAR sheets / update Project Status s/s / to-do list for M
        5) Read Luke 11 & Advent booklet / wrap/prep gifts for mailing / clean/dust & decorate / start cards / 2 other tasks on to-do list
        6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / no alarm Sat. (can't start Jingle Bell 5K until 11 a.m. local time to count towards world record attempt)

        I keep receiving more instructions for tomorrow's virtual Jingle Bell 5K. Dog and I walked my planned route this morning, and I finally nailed an exact 5K route. I've been playing around on the app I must use, seems easy enough, if a few more steps than I'm used to for this event. Everyone must login to the official race route, and we must complete a full 5K for our walk to count towards the record. Snow prediction is maybe 1/2 inch in our area, and windy (which I hate walking in but oh well). I am psyched for this!

        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
      • TerriRichardson112
        TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,042 Member

        ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿป๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿคถ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ„
        ๐ŸŽ„DECEMBER ๐ŸŽ„
        ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿป๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿคถ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿป๐ŸŽ„
        What am I doing to keep busy? To name a few...
          [*] structuring my day
          [*] morning and evening meditation
          [*] Using the internet to โ€˜talkโ€™ to family
          [*] crochet, jigsaws, journaling, gardening, reading, writing .......
          [*] HIIT videos off YouTube,
          [*] yoga/Taichi
          [*] Walks with DH
          [*] Cleaning! Cleaning! Cleaning! ๐Ÿ˜‚
          [*] 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! ๐Ÿ˜‚)
          Jun: +0.2[c]
          1 Aug: 149.9
          01 Sept: 149.4
          09 Sept: 149.5
          1 Oct: 149.2
          December Daily Goals: Week 2
          Tues: โœ… Wed: โœ… Thu:
          โœ… Fri: โœ… Sat: Sun: Mon:

          Weight < 150: โœ… (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%: โœ… 29.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2[/s] 23.4
          Increase Muscle%: โœ… 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7: 30.9: 31.1
          Calories in the green โœ…
          Steps > 7500 โœ…
          Intentional exercise > 50 mins dailyโœ…
          Active hours > 6 daily โœ…

          Positive intentions:
          ๐ŸŽ„Meditation โœ…
          ๐ŸŽ„Exercise โœ… ๐ŸŒŸ Circuits โœ… outdoor walk
          ๐ŸŽ„Daily Yoga/tai chi practice โœ…
          ๐ŸŽ„Making Xmas cards โœ… ongoing
          ๐ŸŽ„buying Xmas presents โœ… ongoing
          ๐ŸŽ„Laundry โœ…
          ๐ŸŽ„Daily Chores โœ…
          ๐ŸŽ„Puzzles โœ…
          ๐ŸŽ„Watch TV โœ… ๐ŸŽ„Read โœ…



          Terri ๐Ÿฆ„
          [/quote]

        • ZizzyBumble
          ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
          edited December 2020
          Sat 12 Dec

          Log
          Stay in the green
          5 fruit and veg
          Water
          Fitbit exercise goals
          Weigh ๐Ÿ˜Š Happy Scale weight trend โ†”๏ธ 0.2kg lost in 7 last days.

          I met yesterdayโ€™s goals but forgot to post the results on here again ๐Ÿ‘ฟ.

          I hope you all have a good weekend. @cschmitz110515 I hope your jingle bell race goes well
        • namaste2017
          namaste2017 Posts: 8 Member
          Goals for today are to Track my food today and drink plenty of water !
        • PackerFanInGB
          PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,431 Member
          However, what on earth is a rutabaga?

          a. an excellent code word
          b. a root cellar
          c. a vegetable often confused for a parsnip <---

          I think that in the UK they are called Swede turnips or neeps. Like this:

          how-to-cook-rutabagas-022-768x768.jpg




          THIS CRACKED ME UP!
        • PackerFanInGB
          PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,431 Member
          So hubby and I got to talking that this also pertains to eating. Last nite, out of stress, I ate almost an entire bag of marshmallows. And I didn't even realize I had eaten them. And all nite... I felt sick. Today... I felt not only mad at myself because the weight I worked so hard to lose last year is coming back on (up 12 pounds).. because of my decisions. And today I didn't feel any better because I ate those darn marshmallows. I still went to bed depressed and sad about all the news we had, still went to bed worrying about my son, our daughter, my SIL, etc .. those marshmallows did not help those feeling to go away. So why did I eat them!!

          So something to think about ... the decisions we make today affect how we will feel tomorrow.

          so today, I made good decisions all day. I got in 2 walks to relieve stress. I talked to my daughter. I tried to call my son but no luck... and we have been unable to reach him. Which would lead me to eat .. because he has covid, and I have no idea if he is worse or better. He wrote and said he is better.. but as a mom I want to hear his voice. But ... I went for a walk instead.

          Walking instead is great! And a great way to relieve stress!!

          I've been thinking about you and a podcast I heard with Brene Brown - it might be worth giving it a listen. It's about how stress impacts our bodies and how we need to help it 'complete the cycle'. It's an interview with a couple of women authors. Might be worth a listen! https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-with-emily-and-amelia-nagoski-on-burnout-and-how-to-complete-the-stress-cycle/ Towards the end, they go through the list of things than help the body release the stress ... walking is one - but they have some other ideas that might be helpful?

          Hang in there. Our decisions today do effect tomorrow! I've been trying to focus each day on the GOOD thing I feel that happened because of what I did yesterday. I find it easier to stay present in my day and be happy reflecting back rather than trying to bully myself into the right choices based on tomorrow. The more I am grateful for what I did YESTERDAY, the more likely I am to NOT do something bad that day.

          Anyway.. a couple of thoughts? I really am holding you in my thoughts!! You're in tough spots.


          I find this very insightful! I spend so much time looking into and worrying about the future that this is really not something that would come naturally to me. I'm going to try practicing this! Thanks for sharing!

          @mytime6630 I'm also going to write your words on my whiteboard on the fridge to try to help me think twice about opening that door aimlessly... Great insight. I'm praying for you, my friend. You have had a really *kitten* year of stress. Sending you big hugs! xoxo
        • PackerFanInGB
          PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,431 Member

          I keep receiving more instructions for tomorrow's virtual Jingle Bell 5K. Dog and I walked my planned route this morning, and I finally nailed an exact 5K route. I've been playing around on the app I must use, seems easy enough, if a few more steps than I'm used to for this event. Everyone must login to the official race route, and we must complete a full 5K for our walk to count towards the record. Snow prediction is maybe 1/2 inch in our area, and windy (which I hate walking in but oh well). I am psyched for this!


          How did the 5k go today? It wasn't a very nice looking day to be walking! Gray and cold, windy, snowy. I hope you beat the record!
        • TerriRichardson112
          TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,042 Member
          Hang in there, folks.
          Tomorrow is full of new opportunities.

          ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿป๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿคถ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ„
          ๐ŸŽ„DECEMBER ๐ŸŽ„
          ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿป๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿคถ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿป๐ŸŽ„
          What am I doing to keep busy? To name a few...
            [*] structuring my day
            [*] morning and evening meditation
            [*] Using the internet to โ€˜talkโ€™ to family
            [*] crochet, jigsaws, journaling, gardening, reading, writing .......
            [*] HIIT videos off YouTube,
            [*] yoga/Taichi
            [*] Walks with DH
            [*] Cleaning! Cleaning! Cleaning! ๐Ÿ˜‚
            [*] 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! ๐Ÿ˜‚)
            Jun: +0.2[c]
            1 Aug: 149.9
            01 Sept: 149.4
            09 Sept: 149.5
            1 Oct: 149.2
            December Daily Goals: Week 2
            Tues: โœ… Wed: โœ… Thu: ๐ŸŒŸ
            โœ… Fri: โœ… Sat: โœ… Sun: Mon:

            Weight < 150: โœ… (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%: โœ… 29.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2[/s] 23.4
            Increase Muscle%: โœ… 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7: 30.9: 31.1
            Calories in the green โœ…
            Steps > 7500 โœ…
            Intentional exercise > 50 mins dailyโœ…
            Active hours > 6 daily โœ…

            Positive intentions:
            ๐ŸŽ„Meditation โœ…
            ๐ŸŽ„Exercise โœ… ๐ŸŒŸ Circuits โœ… outdoor walk
            ๐ŸŽ„Daily Yoga/tai chi practice โœ…
            ๐ŸŽ„Making Xmas cards โœ… ongoing
            ๐ŸŽ„local grocery shopping โœ…
            ๐ŸŽ„Laundry โœ…
            ๐ŸŽ„Daily Chores โœ…
            ๐ŸŽ„Puzzles โœ…
            ๐ŸŽ„Watch TV โœ… ๐ŸŽ„Read โœ…

            Never give up! Never give in!

            Terri ๐Ÿฆ„
          • PackerFanInGB
            PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,431 Member
            Hey JFT Peeps! I finally caught up! I had to read 10 pages to do it! I've missed a lot of things and won't be able to comment on them all, but a few comments:

            @Bex953172 I'm so glad to hear you are in your new home! Yay! Glad to see you posting goals and walking your dog again. Maybe you'll have another goose story for us soon... :lol:

            @mytime6630 I'm so sorry you have so much going on again....or is it "still"? I hope you are taking time to take care of yourself too. (((Joan))) How is your husband? Is he still doing well after treatment?

            @cschmitz110515 You inspired me to sign up for the 50 mile challenge here in town too! I need to get my butt in gear to meet the deadline. It's the first time I've ever officially signed up for anything like that. So thank you for the inspiration!

            Everyone else, I'm cheering you on, sending cyber hugs and saying prayers. I hope to be routinely back now. I'll hop on in the morning to set some goals!

            xoxo
          • Snowflake1968
            Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,952 Member
            I am struggling terribly with trying to make goals and keep them. My work days are insane right now, Iโ€™ve started early every day this week to try to get my regular work completed and I still canโ€™t keep it caught up. I am going to go in tomorrow to hopefully get a start on payroll for Monday.

            Iโ€™ll try again this week but I donโ€™t know if it will happen.

          • Bex953172
            Bex953172 Posts: 4,159 Member
            Hey JFT Peeps! I finally caught up! I had to read 10 pages to do it! I've missed a lot of things and won't be able to comment on them all, but a few comments:

            @Bex953172 I'm so glad to hear you are in your new home! Yay! Glad to see you posting goals and walking your dog again. Maybe you'll have another goose story for us soon... :lol:

            @mytime6630 I'm so sorry you have so much going on again....or is it "still"? I hope you are taking time to take care of yourself too. (((Joan))) How is your husband? Is he still doing well after treatment?

            @cschmitz110515 You inspired me to sign up for the 50 mile challenge here in town too! I need to get my butt in gear to meet the deadline. It's the first time I've ever officially signed up for anything like that. So thank you for the inspiration!

            Everyone else, I'm cheering you on, sending cyber hugs and saying prayers. I hope to be routinely back now. I'll hop on in the morning to set some goals!

            xoxo

            Haha omg I forgot about that horribke goose. I doubt it though, I live in a more built up area now lol but omg it's so much better. There's something I can do every day if I wanted to. There's hundreds of shops and it's just such a better rlife for my family.
            Still not gone on the walk right at the back of my house. It's something we wanted to do as a family but every weekend it's always raining and freezing and just generally dreary. There's no point in us going for us all to feel horribly cold and wet when we get back. Waiting for a dry weekend at least!

            ___

            I've come off track on my goals again. Think I only missed one day of tablets which is not bad at all but struggling with sleep atm. Well not sleep, but getting up. It doesn't matter how many hours I get I just can't get up in the morning and it's starting to get annoying lol because school runs have become a rush again meaning the dogs not getting his breakfast walk.

            Chilling out today, getting some more stuff rouns the house done. I feel like it's starting to come together a bit. But I'll be setting goals tomorrow I reckon. Nice fresh start to the week
          • ZizzyBumble
            ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
            Sun 13 Dec

            Log
            Stay in the green
            5 fruit and veg
            Water
            Fitbit exercise goals
            Weigh ๐Ÿ˜Š Happy Scale weight trend โฌ‡๏ธ 0.2kg lost in 7 last days.
          • ZizzyBumble
            ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
            Sun 13 Dec

            Log ๐Ÿ˜Š
            Stay in the green ๐Ÿ˜Š
            5 fruit and veg ๐Ÿ˜Š
            Water
            Fitbit exercise goals ๐Ÿ˜Š
            Weigh ๐Ÿ˜Š Happy Scale weight trend โฌ‡๏ธ 0.2kg lost in 7 last days.

          • cschmitz110515
            cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,644 Member
            edited December 2020
            Happy Sunday evening! Since I swapped days in the conference room with my office-mate for Mon. thought I'd get a jump on JFT goals for tomorrow. Especially since I didn't post any over the weekend.

            JFT M 12/14
            1) X-train before work
            2) Move hourly / stairs breaks (3 floors)
            3) Prelog / net cals zero / 14c water
            4) Work in conference room: sanitize room start of day / save flash drive to G/H drives / AJNH / Facebook Live 12:00 / schedule laptop set-up w/ IT / sanitize room end of day
            5) Read Luke 14 & Advent booklet / water tree (a.m. & p.m.) / dust living room / decorate tree / put up rest of Xmas decorations / wash dishes / prep lunch, snacks, water bottle & overnight oats
            6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work)

            Weekend was quite busy with house-cleaning (some areas much needed & took more time than I wanted, but hubby & I did most together so that was nice), church, holiday prep, shopping & getting our "real" Christmas tree. Just have lights on so far, no time for ornaments at this point. Oh, and the Jingle Bell 5K. LOL

            My fear of the new app we needed to use for the 5K was justified. Even though the app was using GPS, it didn't register several of my turns nor a curving road we followed, and under-counted the distance. Since this year there is an "official attempt" to break the Guinness World Records title for the largest remote 5k in 24 hours, I HAD to register 5K in the app. So dog and I kept walking until the app finally registered the distance as 5K. At least the snow was just a dusting and I was dressed to cope with the cold & windy conditions.

            I used my normal walking app later to create our actual route & calculate the true distance: We walked 3.86 miles instead! I tried the new app again today and even worse, it cut the second half of our walk off, and routed me straight home, across a state highway and through yards. Later I read some recent app reviews, and they weren't good. What a shock.

            At least I got to count more distance for the 50 Mile Frenzy. LOL @PackerFanInGB YAY! So happy you are doing this event too. Since you started the event late, you could cut the distance in half or so. No matter what, it's better than sitting on the couch.

            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: 3,644 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
            11/07 = 159.0 after Halloween candy splurge & apple crisp, I'm happy
            11/14 = 158.5
            11/21 = 159.0
            11/28 = 161.5 oops ~ Thanksgiving & long weekend
            12/05 = 160.0 back on track
            12/12 = 159.5 virtual Jingle Bell 5K (actually 3.86 miles due to app failures) 1:08:46 with dog

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