Daily Commitment Thread for 2020 -- JUST FOR TODAY

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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,145 Member
    edited January 2020
    New day! New week! Another opportunity to achieve great things, one step at a time.
    I am straight into all my group meetings again. Determined to manage my time better.
    The only failure is giving up!
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    2019 DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGES:
    01 Aug 2019: 170.1
    31 Dec 2019: 151.2
    Total weight loss: 19.9lbs
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    2020 - Jan Discard 5lb Challenge
    Name: Terri
    SW: 152.1 (02 Jan)
    GW: 147.1
    03 Jan: 151.8
    04 Jan: 151.4
    05 Jan: 151.2 This is mostly water weight.
    06 Jan: 151.2 - 1.1
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    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. This is going to be way harder than I thought.
    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. The Illusionists - Rosie Thomas > 5 chapters per week
    2. 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.
    3. 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.
    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 Sun 05 Jan
    Daily Goals:    🌟
    Activities:
    • Declutter dining room 🌟
    • Visit DED and grands. 🌟
    • Prep for Creative Writing tomorrow 🌟
    • Prep for Monday Painters tomorrow 🌟
    • Read Ch 2🌟Intriguing book from this Sunday Times Bestselling Author. Set in London 1885.
    JFT Mon 06 Jan
    Daily Goals:
    Activities:
    • 10.30am: Creative Writing
    • 2pm: Monday Painters
    • The Illusionists - Rosie Thomas: Read Ch 3
    • Chores
    • ZizzyBumble
      ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
      Monday 6 January

      Log accurately
      Stay in the green
      5 fruit and veg
      Water
      Fitbit exercise goals
      Loose that 5 kg (no further progress, still at -1.1) :/

      Discard 5lb challenge
      SW 122
      CW 122 (-0) :/
    • ZizzyBumble
      ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
      Thank you for the supportive and encouraging comments.

      Good wishes to those who are returning to work after the festive break.

      @Faebert Wishing you a speedy recovery. I know you are wise enough to make the right decisions post surgery and accept that the change in routine is likely to bring about a temporary change in your body tone. Is there some skill you could practice and set accomplishment goals until you are able to return to your running etc?
    • HEGoddard0928
      HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
      2020- January Discard 5lb Challenge
      Name: Hannah
      SW: 185.0
      GW: 180.0
      CW: 183.8
      WL: -1.6

    • clicketykeys
      clicketykeys Posts: 6,589 Member
      Hey everyone, one thing I want to start doing is logging. Is there anyone else on here who is the non-cook in their household? My husband is very thoughtful, but I've never been sure how to measure out a serving of, say, jambalaya. It's easier if he fixes pork chops or something because I can use a precooked weight. But a casserole or pasta dish that isn't in an easy-to-math 9x13 pan is a lot harder to judge.
    • pridesabtch
      pridesabtch Posts: 2,479 Member
      clicketykeys wrote: »
      Hey everyone, one thing I want to start doing is logging. Is there anyone else on here who is the non-cook in their household? My husband is very thoughtful, but I've never been sure how to measure out a serving of, say, jambalaya. It's easier if he fixes pork chops or something because I can use a precooked weight. But a casserole or pasta dish that isn't in an easy-to-math 9x13 pan is a lot harder to judge.

      I set stuff like that up in recipes. It's tough because hubby cooks without recipes so I have to watch him or ask him to write it down. Then I can measure servings by a portion of the overall weight that I think is reasonable.

      Good Luck!

    • pridesabtch
      pridesabtch Posts: 2,479 Member
      I gotta say, blood donation used to take less out of me. I am tanked and its only 12:45!
    • bookmeister86
      bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
      pridesabtch wrote: »
      I gotta say, blood donation used to take less out of me. I am tanked and its only 12:45!

      Well done! It's worth the tiredness. I'm giving blood on Wed... or at least I plan to give blood, the last time I went I was turned away as my iron was a tad low. I won't eat extra calories until I have actually given this time!!
    • beachwalker99
      beachwalker99 Posts: 1,002 Member
      Didn't get much done yesterday. DH wanted to go look at a couple of condo open houses near where he works, so I went along. We're halfway through year two of our current living arrangement with him in a commuter apartment M-Th nights and home on the weekends. Now that he's settled into the job that led to this arrangement, it makes more sense to buy than rent. Although it's only until he retires in a few years, it still feels odd. On one hand, we've both benefited from his move to a less stressful job and fewer hours spent commuting. On the other, it can be a struggle to maintain a sense of connection.

      Although I haven't commented on anyone's posts yet, I have been following them with concern for those of you going through tough health and relationship challenges. I've been in some of those places, and while I'm not sure what insights I have to offer, I know it's harder to deal with challenges alone. Sending hugs and support.

      Goals for Sunday, January 5, 2020
      • Complete food log and maintain a calorie deficit - √
      • Laundry , part 2 (towels and sheets) – 30% - 1 load washed and dried
      • Read Twelfth Night - 50%

      Goals for Monday, January 6, 2020
      • Complete food log and maintain a calorie deficit
      • Walk 30+ minutes
      • Pay bills
      • Organize remaining returns
      • Pack boxes to be mailed
      • Finish towels and sheets
      • Finish reading Twelfth Night
    • HEGoddard0928
      HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
      azulvioleta6 wrote: »
      I have started a new medication, and it WORKS! It’s amazing how much better I feel—I actually was able to RUN the other day.

      This is AWESOME! I'm so happy for you! I hope the doctor can figure out the feverish part but keep up the active mobility upside. Keep us informed!
    • ZizzyBumble
      ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
      ZizzyBumble wrote: »
      Monday 6 January

      Log accurately :)
      Stay in the green :)
      5 fruit and veg :)
      Water :)
      Fitbit exercise goals :)
      Loose that 5 kg (no further progress, still at -1.1) :/

      Discard 5lb challenge
      SW 122
      CW 122 (-0) :/

      Another day of meeting my goals :) I was hoping for a better nights sleep- the wind kept me awake last night but gales are forecast for midnight onwards so I think it will be another disturbed night.
    • mytime6630
      mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
      azulvioleta6 wrote: »

      I don’t know if anyone remembers me mentioning that I have been having serious mobility issues, likely due to worsening fibromyalgia. I have started a new medication, and it WORKS! It’s amazing how much better I feel—I actually was able to RUN the other day. The downside is that I am experiencing a side effect, which is sweating and feeling like I have a fever. Going back to my doctor tomorrow, but this is *mostly* good news.

      This is wonderful news for you. I know you've been suffering from this for a long time. Hopefully they can find something to help with the side effects.
    • mytime6630
      mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
      Faebert wrote: »
      Hi all, feeling more positive today. New week, kids go back to school tomorrow and I can build my new routine for the next few weeks before I go back to school myself!

      My plan for the year is basically in three parts. I need to park the whole weight thing for a few weeks but then I can think more about aiming for a loss if needed. So it’s mainly a series of fitness goals. Otherwise I have some other life admin stuff I want to achieve, but prioritising health on here. X

      Jan - April: Active recovery. Plenty of walking, focus on hydration and nutrition.

      April - August: Running rehab. Aim to build back up to running distance and times. Target half marathon by August and back to my preferred weight range 115-125.

      September - December: Weights and yoga focus. Reduce running to 2x week and build back up strength, resistance and flexibility. Maintain ideal weight range and avoid the feast/famine swings of the past!

      Hope you’ve all had a happy Monday. Will be on here tomorrow to post some goals. X

      I love how you have your goals broken down into months ... this is awesome! The weight will change with all your fitness goals. You are very smart to just focus on fitness goals right now. After all .. that is really what is the most importan .. overall health and fitness .. not the numbers on a scale. Great job!
    • mytime6630
      mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
      whatsizbucket wrote: »
      Today, I am 17 pounds lighter than I was at the beginning of this. I actually am 246, down from 263 about a year ago. This is hard but doable. Much work needs to be done.

      Great job! It is all so doable .. when you take it one day at a time, 5 pounds at a time! Proud of you .. you can do this!
    • PackerFanInGB
      PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,451 Member
      clicketykeys wrote: »
      Hey everyone, one thing I want to start doing is logging. Is there anyone else on here who is the non-cook in their household? My husband is very thoughtful, but I've never been sure how to measure out a serving of, say, jambalaya. It's easier if he fixes pork chops or something because I can use a precooked weight. But a casserole or pasta dish that isn't in an easy-to-math 9x13 pan is a lot harder to judge.

      My husband does 98% of the cooking. When he makes a casserole or chili, I ask him what he put in it and ask him approximately how much of each ingredient and I create a recipe. then I estimate about how many servings I think it should be divided into. Otherwise, I try to find something similar in the database and go with the closest one.
    • PackerFanInGB
      PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,451 Member
      azulvioleta6 wrote: »
      MONDAY
      1. 10,000 steps
      2. 5 freggies
      3. 10C liquids
      4. Register for tango class
      5. Gym (cardio/weight workout) after work
      6. 8 hours sleep
      7. Finish home chores

      I don’t know if anyone remembers me mentioning that I have been having serious mobility issues, likely due to worsening fibromyalgia. I have started a new medication, and it WORKS! It’s amazing how much better I feel—I actually was able to RUN the other day. The downside is that I am experiencing a side effect, which is sweating and feeling like I have a fever. Going back to my doctor tomorrow, but this is *mostly* good news.

      I do remember you saying that. I'm happy for you that they've found something that helps! I was happy to see you are registering for Tango class. If I remember correctly, you used to dance a lot, didn't you? I thought it might be a good sign that you are going to take it up again! Good for you!

      @bookmeister86 Great 2020 goals! I love how you broke them out into smaller pieces monthly. I'm trying to take that approach this year with setting good habits for myself. Concentrating on one each month.

      @maryrobinson40 I missed you! xoxo
    • maryrobinson40
      maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
      kazzyv wrote: »
      New to this thread. Been on and off MFP for years - and the only positive I have is that starting 2020 I am 2lbs under where I started 5 or 6 years ago !! But there have been many ups and downs in that time.
      I really like the idea of a daily committment - at the moment that's how long my will power lasts.

      So back to work today and my goals JFT Jan 6th are
      1. Record everything I eat - no matter how bad it looks !
      2. Drink more water - I can't go straight to 8 glasses as at the moment I drink nothing - so JFT 2 glasses of water.
      3. Leave my desk for a walk at lunchtime.

      Will report back tomorrow - wish me luck

      WELCOME!!

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