Daily Commitment Thread for 2020 -- JUST FOR TODAY

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  • SERmom3
    SERmom3 Posts: 568 Member
    Morning! Anyone else paying attention to the Iowa results? [Not getting political...only interested in the process]. I stayed up a little late last night hoping to see something, but even now this morning, they still don’t have results in. Seems like a big failure of the system. I’ll be interested to see if any changes come out of this.

    Monday:
    - Subbing today🟢
    - Chorus rehearsal tonight🟢
    - Laundry🟢
    - Dishes🟢
    - Stay green🔴 -over by 50. Oh well!
    - Exercise🔴
    - Pick up one piece of trash while out🔴
    - Dinner at dining room table🔴

    Subbing yesterday was “challenging”.😬 They are a tough class and I just agreed to do it again today. Hardly worth the money, but I’m determined to make this work! I’ve had other difficult classes and they’ve gotten better over time. Hopefully I can say the same about this group soon!

    JFT Tuesday:
    - subbing again today (this is becoming a full time job!)
    - Music rehearsal tonight
    - Need to organize my music
    - Laundry
    - Dishes
    - Stay green
    - Exercise
    - Pick up one piece of trash while out
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,330 Member
    edited February 2020
    MIA as it’s my busy 1st week of thy e month, and time to comment has been scarce.

    It’s great to see the returning regulars, and a few newbies.

    I have been plugging away at it, and having a modicum of success. Weigh loss seems harder as one nears maintenance, but I will persevere until I reach 145, and then consolidate my progress.

    @Faebert That’s a lot of birthdays to negotiate. You are doing so well after your op. Enjoy the celebrations.
    @pridesabtch (((hugs))) glad to know that your flu is on the way out. I had a couple of off days last week, and then realised that the bad choices were making things worse. My body was rebelling by making me feel even more unwell. Once I started eating properly again I felt much better.

    Rats!!! Just got a low battery warning so will transfer to my tablet before this phone dies.

    Later:
    @azulvioleta6 So sorry that your mum is down. (((Hugs))) I hope the results of the biopsy are good.
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,715 Member
    Recap M 2/3
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings = Fitbit 9,759 steps, 250+ 13/14 & 35 floors :)
    2) Prelog meals (leftovers) & snacks / net calories green (Valentine challenge) / 14c water = Day 1 net cals green :smiley: , sodium green :smiley: , sugar -17 :neutral: , fiber excellent, protein ok, 14c water. In evening I really wanted to snack but the challenge kept me mindful ~ thanks @aubyshortcake !
    3) Clear inbox backlog :) / PA-OAHC mgmt reply :neutral: extension requested TBD by BC / PA-BB mgmt reply >:) none rec'd / PA-RM final review :/ waiting on in-charge / BC-CC records :) / G-PT testing no time
    4) To-do's: ecard to E :) / pick up citrus order after work :) helpful bb players carried 1 1/2 cases to car, so sweet / shop Target :) / finance tasks :) / boil eggs for snacks :) / wash dishes :( / other? :) took neighbor's mail over, refilled heated birdbath, folded & put away clean sweaters
    5) Unplug 9:00 :neutral: / floss :( / retainers :( / bed & no tv 10 :| 10:10

    JFT T 2/4
    1) Meals & snacks prelogged / net calories green (Vday challenge 1 day so far) / 14c water
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings / walk dog after work (need to be careful, potential for black ice)
    3) PA-BB write up for BC review since mgmt refuses to cooperate / review BC-CC docs rec'd ahead of due date / G-PT if time
    4) To-do's: message sister happy bday / wash towels as soon as home from work / wash dishes (some washed before work) / prep bday card/gift for Wills / other?
    5) UNPLUG 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / BED & NO TV 10

    Valentine Day Challenge net calories green = 1X

    Welcome newbies! Always glad to have more join our little group, which is great for support & accountability & no judgment. Just the fact that I write daily goals for others to see sometimes influences whether those goals get accomplished. :D

    2020 Goals
    1) Get weight below 160# (last time was 4/20/19)
    2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
    3) Post weekly weigh-in on JFT for accountability
    4) Take measurements & log on MFP monthly (I stopped as weight plateaued & went up) = 2/1/20
    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
    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 2/1
    Word for 2020: Persist
  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
    HEGoddard0928 wrote: »
    JFT, 2/3/20

    -February goal :smiley:
    -Fold laundry :disappointed:
    -Figure out dinner :smiley:
    -Log all my food :smiley:
    -Write 2 chapters :disappointed:
    -Bring up trash can :smiley:
    -Look over bills :disappointed:

    I think that's it for today.

    Yesterday was a bit of a bust but I managed a few things. I FINALLY cleaned out my car. My backseat was getting ridiculous with the amount of stuff was in it. So that's done at least. Now I just have to vacuum it. I will probably do that over the weekend.

    I got an appointment for Matt to see a hand specialist on Friday. I told Matt he would just have to suffer through it until then. Lol. He was an idiot and he knows he was an idiot so he agreed. Lol

    I have an insta shift I forgot until this morning and I cant find my insulated bag. :cold_sweat: So I have to go buy an emergency one to hold me over until I can figure out where I put mine. I don't think I'm really going to get any orders today though. It's been really slow the last two days. I'm kind of hoping that I don't.

    School has been interesting today. The kids are in rare form. I just found out this morning that my student has been texting his old teacher from the school he went to last year. I think that might be what's been causing his erratic behaviour. I'm pretty sure his current teacher emailed Dad so hopefully something will happen at home. The teacher actually confiscated his phone until lunch and then will probably take it back after. I hope he does.

    Okay, goals.


    Jft, 2/4/20

    -February goal
    -log all food
    -bring back trash can
    -fold laundry
    -finish current ch + one more
    -look over bills
    -figure out dinner
    -pretreat clothes with oil stains
    -clean table with pledge
    -JFT
    -dishwasher




  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,512 Member
    TerriRichardson112 wrote: »

    🌹 Stay in the green until Valentine's Day Challenge 🌹
    Tues 4 Feb - Thu 13 Feb (10 days)
    Earn 🌹 for every day in the green.

    aubyshortcake:
    Terri:
    cschmitz110515:
    Anyone else up for this short fun Challenge?

    I'll give it a go...
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,751 Member
    Sorry another failed day :)

    My muscles are still protesting and I’ve not logged, I’m travelling tomorrow so realistically it will be Thursday before I catch up. Hugs for those who are struggling and well done ton those who are succeeding. I will try my best to catch up
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,330 Member
    edited February 2020
    🌹 Valentine's Day Challenge 🌹
    Stay in the green
    Mon 3 Feb - Thu 13 Feb (11 days)
    Earn 🌹 for every day in the green.

    aubyshortcake:
    🌹🌹Terri: (3, 4)
    🌹cschmitz110515:
    pridesabtch:
    Anyone else up for this short fun Challenge?

    You can quote and edit this post to add your roses
    OR tag me and I’ll update it once a day.
    Give name and date you were in the green. Eg:
    Terri - SVDC: Mon 3
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,330 Member

    The only failure is giving up!
    ==============================
    2019 DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGES:
    01 Aug 2019: 170.1
    31 Dec 2019: 151.2
    Total weight loss: 19.9lbs
    ==============================
    ==============================
    2020 Personal Discard Weight Challenge
    Name: Terri
    SW: 152.1 (02 Jan)
    GW: 147.1
    Jan: - 2

    February:
    Sat 01: 150.1
    Sun 02: 151 Self inflicted! Late night snacking
    Mon 03: 150.1 Phew!
    Tue 04: 148.6 - 3.5 😍
    ==============================
    WFTY: DEPTH
    Depth Year - Updates
    I definitely have way too much stuff. I need to streamline my existence, resist adding more stuff, and start using what I have already got. I have been working towards doing this for several years with my decluttering. I need to stop the march of consumerism, and putting money into the pockets of other people by buying things I want rather than actually need.
    03 Jan: This is going to be way harder than I thought. Need to work out strategies and guidelines for what I can and cannot purchase.
    1. I have a stack of books which I haven't read. I will read one of those book a month, and not buy any more books this year. I will source any other books I want to read at the library.
    2. Book 1: The Illusionists - Rosie Thomas ✅
    3. Book 2: Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine, Gail Honeyman✅
    4. Book 3: Nothern Lights Ch 8
    5. I have closets full of clothes that no longer fit. I will work my way through them over the next two months, and either alter them to fit, or donate them to charity.
    6. 07 Jan: One bag already full and ready to go to the charity shop
    7. I have a lot of Craft supplies. I will optimise what I have before I buy any new supplies. Sticking to this one will be difficult.
    8. 07 Jan: Depth Year: I have Patchwork Craft this morning. I will pick out one of my ongoing projects and work on it to completion. No new projects until I have finished at least 3 ongoing ones.
    9. 14 Jan: Craft Group: working on patchwork project from last Tues.
    Daily Goals
    • Food: log All food and drink; stay under goal; balance macros/micros; Hydrate adequately; NLNS!!!
    • Exercise: Knee Physio; 7,500+ Steps daily; 30 + minutes intentional exercise
    • Other: Daily Mindfulness Practice/Meditation; Practice Self-care; Positively reframe thoughts; Live! Love! Learn!; 15 mins Daily Declutter session; keep up to date with chores

    JFT Tue 4 Feb
    Daily Goals:    🌟 Staying on the straight and narrow.
    Activities:
    • 10.30am: Patchwork 🌟
    • Laundry🌟
    • Read at least 1 chapter of current book 🌟

    JFT Wed 5 Feb
    Daily Goals:
    Activities:
    • 10am: Meet garden group at local Garden Centre
    • Do weekly grocery shop
    • Bake healthy cookies for Crochet Group
    • More laundry!
    • Read at least 1 chapter of current book



  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,341 Member
    TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
    🌹 Valentine's Day Challenge 🌹
    Stay in the green
    Mon 3 Feb - Thu 13 Feb (11 days)
    Earn 🌹 for every day in the green.

    aubyshortcake:
    🌹🌹Terri: (3, 4)
    🌹cschmitz110515:
    pridesabtch:
    Anyone else up for this short fun Challenge?

    You can quote and edit this post to add your roses
    OR tag me and I’ll update it once a day.
    Give name and date you were in the green. Eg:
    Terri - SVDC: Mon 3

    I want to join!
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,465 Member
    TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
    🌹 Valentine's Day Challenge 🌹
    Stay in the green
    Mon 3 Feb - Thu 13 Feb (11 days)
    Earn 🌹 for every day in the green.

    aubyshortcake:
    🌹🌹Terri: (3, 4)
    🌹cschmitz110515:
    pridesabtch:
    Anyone else up for this short fun Challenge?


    I'm in! :smile:

    🌹 Valentine's Day Challenge 🌹
    Stay in the green
    Mon 3 Feb - Thu 13 Feb (11 days)
    Earn 🌹 for every day in the green.

    aubyshortcake:
    🌹🌹Terri: (3, 4)
    🌹cschmitz110515:
    pridesabtch:
    🌹 Tracie (4)
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,465 Member
    Today was a good day. I had the pre-assessment done for the Executive Edge 10-week wellness challenge. Was not happy to see my BMI and weight so darn high, and some of my lab levels were off, but the good news is that those things are all easily reversed by mindful eating and exercise, and that is what this challenge is all about.

    I had to do a plank, a wall sit (timed) and some squats. They weighed us, did our BMI calculations, did labs for glucose and cholesterol. My BP was good. I'm pretty excited about this challenge. I will see a personal trainer on Friday mornings for 12 weeks now who will teach me the proper way to lift weights, use the machines and find a routine that will be personalized just for me. I was intimidated when I got there...I've never done a plank in my life. Was scary to do a timed one, but we had to get a baseline. I only held mine for 28 seconds, so that's not very good. But lots of room for improvement, right? :mrgreen:

    Next Tuesday evening is the official kick-off meeting so we will learn more then!

    @mytime6630 I am so, so sorry to hear the results were not what we had hoped! I will absolutely be praying for both of you! Those words are horrible to hear; I remember it well. Scariest day of my life.

    Welcome to all our newcomers!

    I didn't get on here earlier to post goals, but I had them in my head so I'll post them now.

    Just for Tuesday, Feb 3:
    • Log every bite | stay green :smile:
    • No added sugar | no flour | no dairy :smile: :smile: :smile:
    • Increase water intake :smile:
    • Do my best at the pre-assessment for Executive Edge :smile:
    • Be grateful and kind :smile: | count to 10 before snapping when irritated :smile:
    • Lymphedema massage on right arm
    • Evening routine: Brush & floss | wash & moisturize | gratitude journal | read SA & JO | Calm app

    WOTY: Persistence
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,465 Member
    MFP HISTORY:

    4/2012: 166.4
    1/2/2013: 161.8
    1/6/2014: 163.4
    1/1/2015: 160
    1/2/2016: 164.2 (Found @mytime6630's original thread)
    1/2/2017: 153 (Work was beginning to get extremely stressful, as well as life situations at home.)
    1/1/2018: 175.4 (Trigger: Gained 22.4 lbs from emotional eating, as well as having a torn hip labrum.)
    1/1/2019: 184 (Trigger: Dad cancer x3, Stepdad passed away sepsis and cancer, Mom extremely anxious/depressed, stepdaughter's emotional issues/suicidal ideation.)
    1/1/2020: 184.6 Maintained at least... Look out 2020, I'm coming for you!
    2/4/2020: 188 weigh-in at Executive Edge Corporate Challenge


    2020 GOALS
    Choose one small "bad" habit to change every month (12 new healthy lifestyle changes will be result)
    Make travel a priority. Stop waiting for "someday".
    Get Mom moved up near us
    Pay off all credit card debt
    Minimalism: declutter and downsize "wants" vs "needs"
    Weigh less on 1/1/2021 than today
    Decrease in measurements on 1/1/2021. Move in the right direction!
    Self-Care. Discover healthy hobbies or interests and schedule time to do them.
    Work on positivity vs negativity.
    Read the Bible all the way through.

    February Goals
    Log every bite
    Water 80 oz per day
    Get up every weekday morning by 0600


  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,341 Member
    edited February 2020
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »

    I don’t know how to get myself turned around. I still want it, but apparently not enough and what if he gets all fit and decides I’m not good enough. There I said it.



    Don't even think that thought .. you know Roger loves you, your weight/fitness has nothing to do with how he feels. But ... you did it once before ... I KNOW you can do it again! We are all here rooting for you. You can do it alongside Roger ... and both of you doing it together will make it that much easier! Don't give up... you can turn your attitude around. I know you can!! You know how much better you will feel ... just maybe try it for just one day .. you know.. a day at a time. Go walking with Roger ... that is not only together time, but you will feel great about yourself.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,341 Member
    edited February 2020
    My weight history:
    Name: Joan
    5'11"
    69 yrs old
    SW Year 2017: 217
    SW Year 2018: 195.5
    SW Year 2019 : 206
    SW Year 2020: 182.6
    1st GW: 185.4 :) Met this goal
    2nd GW: 175 - and learn to maintain

    Goals for 2020:
    These are the healthy habits I would like to do in 2020:
    1. Lose 15 pounds to get to my ultimate goal of 165, and then learn how to maintain it.
    2. To be better with planning my meals each week
    3. to get up in the morning, and have a rough idea of what I plan to eat the rest of the day.
    4. To stop mindless eating. To learn how to eat to live, not live to eat.
    5. To make drinking water a regular habit.. and drink 8+ glasses of water a day

    2020 - January Discard 5lb Challenge
    Name: Joan
    SW: Jan 3: 185.4
    SW Feb 1st: 178

    2020 - February Discard 5lb Challenge
    Current Weight today:
    Feb 1: 178.0
    Feb 3: 180.6 --- I expected this, with superbowl last nite .. to many chips, etc.
    Feb 4: 181 --- I think this is from overeating for the superbowl. Hoping it comes down!

    JFT, Tues
    1. log all food :)
    2. mindful eating -- Well, kinda. I went to the grocery store, REALLY wanting ice cream, cookies, etc. Instead, I did buy myself ONE snickers ice cream bar. But .. I do consider this a win. I could have bought a whole box of ice cream, and eat it, plus cookies, etc. So I limited myself to 250 calories.
    3. concentrate on water .. I keep forgetting water, and going back to old habits of wanting food when I am really just hungry :) Sipped a lot of water tonite. Hubby is out with his friends, so instead of eating, I cleaned house! A win win.
    4. eat slow:)
    5. nitetime snacking ... my worse time of day ... eat a apple, and sip water:) -- had a bananna, and a "planned" ice cream.



    🌹 Valentine's Day Challenge 🌹
    Stay in the green
    Mon 3 Feb - Thu 13 Feb (11 days)
    Earn 🌹 for every day in the green.
    Feb 5 - No, since I had the ice cream bar.

    Goals, JFT, Wed
    1. log all food
    2. stay in the green - valentines day challenge
    3. concentrate on water
    4. positive thinking ... do not let my mind go towards the worse. Turn it over to God... no matter what, we can handle it. Do not let my own health suffer
    5. go to the gym
    6. help hubby with pc boards and shipping. We are keeping busy this week





  • jeschepp
    jeschepp Posts: 307 Member
    Hello my fellow healthy warriors!
    Today was a rough one. I just woke up in a funk and couldn't fully shake it. I was irritated by everyone and every thing, and was not very productive. That led to me getting down on myself for being behind at work. I left before finishing the day's notes and had a solid dinner. When the motivation struck, I was able to get up and do some housework and the night's dishes. I am proud I was able to end on a positive note, but feeling like I mostly wasted a day. How can I ever catch up on this mountain of paperwork? Ugh, so stressful. If anyone has advice on staying on top of paperwork or getting to work on time, I'm all ears.

    @bookmeister86 I can so relate to getting derailed at work. Very annoying! Nice work not letting it take over the day.
    @aubyshortcake @TerriRichardson112 I will join your challenge!
    @clicketykeys How did your busy day go? I bet you're glad it's over!
    @azulvioleta6 Sorry to hear about your mom. Did you get more information? You're in my thoughts.
    @pridesabtch how did the daughter do?
    @PackerFanInGB I'm excited for you! And I think 28 second plank sounds like a lot! Let us know what you learn :)
    @snowflake1968 I'm so proud of you for being vulnerable and admitting what's going on! That's the first step right! I have been in your shoes and what works for me is to check the evidence. You KNOW you are worth so much to Rodger and he wants you in his life at any size. Just from what I know about you, you're a fantastic person and I think he's lucky to have you! I get that fear though, man it can be tough to break. For goals I know I had to start REALLY small. What got me started was drinking more water every day for 2 weeks. It felt like I was weak for not doing more, but I found that getting the ball rolling was more important. Love you lady, and you got this!

    Just for Today-Tuesday
    Finish 1/2 January notes ❌
    do dishes ✅
    Track food, exercise, water, daily goals ✅
    80 oz water ✅
    Meet daily recs for the 5 food groups ✅
    Try exercising or tidying for 15 minutes ✅

    Just for Today-Wednesday
    Finish 1/2 January notes-third times a charm?
    do dishes
    80 oz water
    Try exercising or tidying for 15 minutes
    Meet daily recs for the 5 food groups
    Stay in the green (1.2-1.4k calories)
    Track food, exercise, water, daily goals

    Word of the year: PRESENT
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
    🌹 Valentine's Day Challenge 🌹
    Stay in the green
    Mon 3 Feb - Thu 13 Feb (11 days)
    Earn 🌹 for every day in the green.

    aubyshortcake:
    🌹🌹Terri: (3, 4)
    🌹cschmitz110515:
    pridesabtch:
    🌹🌹Faebert: (3, 4)
    Anyone else up for this short fun Challenge?

    You can quote and edit this post to add your roses
    OR tag me and I’ll update it once a day.
    Give name and date you were in the green. Eg:
    Terri - SVDC: Mon 3

    I’m in and have added my roses! X

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