Daily Commitment Thread for 2020 -- JUST FOR TODAY

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  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Friday 3 April

    Sorry, I’m slipping and not keeping up with posting, reading or commenting. I did force myself to do my exercise despite the temptation to give up completely 🙁

    Good wishes to you all.
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,157 Member
    Kuhl50 wrote: »
    Bex953172 wrote: »

    They're so pretty!! I'd love to do
    Photography. What sort of camera do you have? X

    Hi—those are from my iPhone11 which I carry on my walks/runs. I used the “portrait” mode which brings a nice focus on the main subject and softens the background. I love playing around with it—seems like it helps anyone take nice photos!

    No way they look like they were done with a professional camera lol!!
  • Kuhl50
    Kuhl50 Posts: 416 Member
    edited April 2020
    defiant63 wrote: »
    Kuhl50- beautiful flowers. They make me smile. My crocuses were a bed of purple and white but nothing else is out here yet. Tulip trees and cherry blossoms just starting. I live in BC

    How do you hide something in the ‘spoiler’. Just curious.

    Karen, BC

    @defiant63 Hi Karen—I’m glad the flowers brightened your day! I just figured out the Spoiler trick. Same as quoting someone: at the start of the info you write the word spoiler inside square brackets [ ] and at the end of the info you write the word spoiler in square brackets again, but with a forward slash / in front of the word spoiler.
    testing. Hope this works! -Chantell
  • cesse47
    cesse47 Posts: 947 Member
    JFT Goals for Saturday, April 4, 2020

    Log everything today
    Be mindful of everything I eat
    Drink at least 6 water -- try for 8
    Do 2 5 min walks -- try for 3
    Declutter 1 more box from anywhere in the house
    Do Yard cleanup for at least 15 minutes.
    .
    I wanted to get outside and do some yard cleanup yesterday but didn't. So, need to do it today so I can spend time outside.
    .
    Ordering Pizza tonight for DGD's birthday so need to make a food plan for the day so I don't go over my numbers for the day. First week went well; down 3 lbs! Yea Me!
    .
    Have a great day everyone. :)
  • SERmom3
    SERmom3 Posts: 568 Member
    FRIDAY:
    - Log🟢
    - Stay green🔴
    - Exercise🟢
    - Homeschool🟢
    - Laundry🟢
    - Dishes🟢
    - Fill our paperwork for middle school transition🟢
    - Organize drawers🔴

    Good day despite being stuck inside all day. I managed to do a weight lifting routine, which felt great. Trying to make that a more regular occurrence. Unfortunately since it rained all day I couldn’t get out for a walk, so I didn’t burn many calories. My pizza and chips dinner put me way over. Oh well! Today is a new day!

    JFT SATURDAY
    - log
    - Stay green
    - Exercise
    - Dishes
    - Laundry
    - Pick a home project to complete


    Bunny challenge: 10k steps in nice weather or an indoor workout when I can’t get outside
    March 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31
    🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰
    April 2, 3
    🐰🐰

    Be well💕
  • teigansdad
    teigansdad Posts: 394 Member
    Yesterday was a big F
    First day of vacation
    Friday
    And BIG FAT F for goals ..
    Managed to totally go off rails.
    I do forgive myself
    I think I needed a day to just chill, have a few beers (my neighbor and I were having across the fence beers).


    Today back to some degree of purpose
    Work out on trainer
    Pull-ups
    Mow lawn this is a maybe
    No more thsn 2 beers
    500ish calories in green
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,575 Member
    JFT Saturday
    1. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Review plans.
    2. Check email. Update class sites. Write everything down before it goes in the mouth. Yoga with core/balance work.
    3. AM walk. Dishes. Laundry. Grading: dark green folder.
    4. Lunch: soup? Jambalaya?
    5. Write and publish a blog post. Read 50 pages of The God of Small Things. Update Goodreads.
    6. Bike ride. Color! Dinner: pizza.
    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. Update Goodreads. Email B. Email student.
    9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth.

    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
    Today: 194.6

    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. PB usernames 6 digits, no 19 or 20s, no birthdates. Homework: Online journal Mon due Tue; Reflection Tue due Wed; C&P journal in class Wed; Comments Thu due Fri. Bonus if you are the first response; further bonus if you respond to comments on your post. Grammar practice Mon & Wed; quiz Fri.
    5. Professional Development: Write blog post weekly. Comment on 3 posts each week - Tu Th Sun? Check with PSC. Talk with Z about articles and/or conference proposals. NOTE: ATTENDED PRE FLEX DAY.
    6. Medical: Dentist Apr 30 8 AM but check on meetings and RS. Onco Apr ???. PCP Schedule for July. ObG schedule for October. PCP - allergy shots?
    7. Theater: 1984.
    8. House: Crawl space repairs. After that - siding? Or perhaps bathroom floor.
    9. Fun: Open beading on Thursdays. Coloring at library on Tuesday. Put jewelry away. Edney Hack Nights alt Weds. ASL? Spanish/Portuguese practice? Practice piano. ROL Secret Adversary. Buy bike rack for car.
    10. Volunteering ideas: Theater. Library. Animal shelter. Community Kitchen. Emerge Georgia training.
    11. Family: Google Hangout.
    12. Other: Practice hair braiding with D. Check on appts for drs. Remind D to ask his dad about the table and check with home repair contractors. START BLOGGING AGAIN. 3 posts/week? Create test for MLA format. Create test for infographics and visual information. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Remember that M does not like surprises! Check dates of classes and update semester plan. She Should Run vision statement. Update standards on board. When to change bulletin board?

    WFTY: Progress. I wish we had an end date. I wish I knew we could go back to school in the fall.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,939 Member
    @PackerFanInGB - I’m right there with you regarding the dark thoughts. It was affecting my dreams as well. 4 nights this week though I watched musical type shows to get my head away from the Covid talk. I am fortunate I can record a lot of shows and fast forward through the talking. If you are a country fan there is a living room concert airing on CBS Sunday evening.

    At least you have your mom safely near you now, helping her set up her sewing room will keep your mind occupied for a while. Today I am making some banana bread and taking some to my grands. I will do a window visit with them. I may stop and buy a puzzle for my youngest daughter.

  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,939 Member
    @mytime6630 - what a situation they are putting your daughter in. I’m so sorry that is so rough for all of you. Deep breaths and prayer.
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,423 Member
    PackerFanInGB wrote: »
    Just for Friday:
    1. Journal every bite :)
    2. WATER and DECAF TEA :)
    3. Lymphatic massage x2 :)
    4. knee exercises :sDang it! Why can I not just make myself do these? (Probably because they hurt...)
    5. Gentle chair yoga :sRan out of time
    6. 30 minutes intentional activity ;)Does cleaning count?
    7. Declutter,10 minutes :)
    8. Gratitude journal / inspirational readings / early to bed and lights out at 10 :sOzark marathon last night on Netflix. Couldn't turn it off!

    Good morning and happy Saturday! Feels so good to have a break from work. Planning to have a nice weekend getting outside and doing yard work, going to my mom's and helping her unpack and maybe even do some "shopping" in her fabric bins. Like most of us, I need some normalcy right now. Working at home is awesome but it's still 40+ hours of COVID19 meetings and it's just mentally exhausting.

    I'm excited to go outside and see if our hyacinths are coming up! I did see we have a lot of strawberry plants peaking out through the leaves I covered them with for the winter. Spring is my favorite season. Renew, rebirth, regrowth, new beginnings.

    I hope you all have a wonderful day! :flowerforyou:

    Just for Saturday
    1. Journal every bite
    2. WATER and DECAF TEA
    3. Lymphatic massage x2
    4. knee exercises
    5. Gentle chair yoga or Calm app meditation
    6. 30 minutes intentional activity
    7. Declutter,10 minutes
    8. Gratitude journal / inspirational readings / early to bed and lights out at 10

    WOTY: Persistence

  • osier5
    osier5 Posts: 429 Member
    4/3
    1) Log food - yes
    2) Yoga - yes
    3) Core work out - yes
    4) Walk - yes
    5) Coaching cast day 1 - yes

    4/4
    1) Log food
    2) Yoga
    3) Dumb bell work out
    4) Hike
    5) Coaching cast day 2
    6) Do not look at work email
  • cesse47
    cesse47 Posts: 947 Member
    Dispel those dark thoughts and cabin fever moments -- go to YouTube and watch a few stand up comedians. I did that this morning after reading some of the latest news. A few of my Go-To favorites are ---

    Jeanne Robertson
    Bill Engval
    Michael McIntyre

    or some stand alone favorites
    Torvell & Dean skating Bolero
    Air Traffic Controller SNL
    Scots Elevator skit Burnistown 2011

    or - single item presentations by Antique Roadshow
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,628 Member
    Recap F 4/3 ~ keeping things simple
    1) Move hourly (pace if have to) / 5 somethings = Fitbit 13,158 steps, 250+ 12/14 & 25 floors :smiley:
    2) Net calories green / 14c water = Really staying on track lately! Net cals green 326 :mrgreen: sodium green :smiley: sugar -21 :neutral: fiber low :/ protein low :( 12c water (lost track)
    3) Work at home :) / Facebook Live meeting at noon :) / weekly status updates :)
    4) Walk dog & enjoy new chalk art in driveways took different route = Didn't feel like walking as far or fast after 10K day before. :D 3.52 mi 1:03:55 heard cardinals singing & stretched after B) happy dog & happy me
    5) Floss / retainers :s:s

    JFT Sat. 4/4 ~ keeping things simple
    1) Move hourly (pace if have to) / 5 somethings
    2) Net calories green (not sure about supper) / 14c water
    3) Enjoy day with hubby
    4) Complete census online :)
    5) Walk dog maybe (cooler & windy), otherwise rest day
    6) Floss / retainers

    Yesterday's 2nd email from my manager had a bit of good news: the proposed contingency play for our dept. includes only one layoff, only until all business lines reopen. The plan still has to be approved, then we find out who the layoff will be. If the plan is modified, hours could be cut (which I already volunteered to do) or another layoff could be required. Got myself to the point of, if I'm laid off, I will be happy for my co-workers, and if it's not me, I will be supportive of whoever is (trying to control how I react).

    Had a number of phone calls yesterday, several with co-workers and two friends. This morning, had an hour long phone chat with my sister. Everyone is connecting more in different ways, and I find it wonderful. Keep looking for the positive!

    🐰Let’s get Hop! Hop! Hopping!🐰
    🐰Hit your Daily Step Goal🐰
    🐰Earn an Easter Bunny🐰
    Name: Carmela
    My daily bunny goal is 10,000 steps even though that's a stretch on rest or x-training days. Will be interesting to see total steps, hourly steps & floors, now that I'm not working in my third floor office.
    Daily Step Goal: 10,000
    March 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31 [10X]
    🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰
    April 1, 2, 3 [3X]
    🐰🐰🐰

    2020 Goals
    1) Get weight below 160# (last time was 4/20/19)
    2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
    3) Post weekly weigh-in on JFT for accountability
    4) Take measurements & log on MFP monthly (I stopped as weight plateaued & went up) = 2.1.20 / 2.29.20 / 4.1.20 (forgot 3.31.20)
    5) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x) ~ mostly walking but include weights/circuit & other x-training
    6) Participate in race events ~ have planned 7 5Ks and 2 10Ks at minimum = Frenzy on the Fox 5K 49:36 ave. pace 15:29 / Seroogy's Valentine 5K 46:26.7 ave. pace 14:47 / Badger State Brewing 10K virtual race w/ dog on 4/2/20 1:44:16 ave. pace 16:33
    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 Apr.
    Word for 2020: Persist
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,628 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 MFP weigh-in logging 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 62, 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 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 or no other participants ~ happy me]

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

    Today: Smile ~ Laugh ~ Be Kind ~ <3 ~ Eat Well ~ Be Active
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,964 Member
    edited April 2020
    Planting out and sowing completed. Made a prototype mask, and will be making more tomorrow.

    It’s a weird feeling to have so little traffic noise. Thank goodness the weather is holding up.

    Like others, anxiety is high, and sleep is not as restful as it could be. My granddaughter is in Oxford, and has been self-isolating for 2 weeks with a cough. She does suffer allergies at this time of year, so booing that. No fever, and she feels fine apart from the cough.

    Apart from short walks in the neighbourhood, going out is stressful, so we only go to the shop if we absolutely have to.

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

    What am I doing to keep busy?
    To name a few...
    • I’ve joined a 14 day on line art challenge (search for painters on line on Facebook)
    • structuring my day
    • morning and evening meditation
    • Using the internet to ‘talk’ to family
    • crochet, jigsaws, journaling, gardening, reading, writing .......
    • HIIT videos off YouTube,
    • yoga/Taichi
    • Walks with DH
    • Cleaning! Cleaning! Cleaning! 😂
    • Decluttering
    • Stress relievers (search YouTube for Paul McKenna)
    Keep your chin up!
    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
    My plan is to weigh less at the end of each month than I did at the beginning
    SW: 152.1 (02 Jan)
    GW: 147.1
    Jan: - 2
    Feb: - 1.3
    Mar: - 0.9
    Tue 31 Mar: 147.9
    April:
    Week 1
    Wed 01: 148.1
    Thu 02: 147.2 💖 finally off the plateau! 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
    Fri 03: 147.8
    Sat 04: 147.2
    Sun 05:
    Mon 06:
    Tue 07:
    Week 2
    Wed 08:
    Thu 09:
    Fri 10:
    Sat 11:
    Sun 12:
    Mon 13:
    Tue 14:
    Week 3:
    Wed 15:
    Thu 16:
    Fri 17:
    Sat 18:
    Sun 19:
    Mon 20:
    Tue 21:
    Week 4:
    Wed 22:
    Thu 23:
    Fri 24:
    Sat 25:
    Sun 26:
    Mon 27:
    Tue 28:
    Wed 29:
    Thu 30:
    Fri 31:
    Still working on the project for my Grandson's birthday present.
    JFT Fri 3/Sat 4 Apr
    Daily goals:
    Sleep: 🌷
    Meditation:🌷
    Cardio: > 30🌷
    Strength: > 10🌷
    Flex: >10🌷
    Prelog: stay in the green🌷
    Weight: < 150🌷
    Steps: >7500🌷
    Fitbit > 6 active hours
    Mood: 😎
    Gratitude: I am grateful for the continued good weather.
    Activities:
    • Isolation Art Challenge 🌷
    • Gardening🌷
    • Laundry🌷
    • Work on Birthday project for Grandson 🌷
    🐰Let’s get Hop! Hop! Hopping!🐰
    🐰Hit your Daily Challenge Goal🐰
    🐰Earn an Easter Bunny🐰

    Terri: TerriRichardson112
    Daily Challenge Goal: 7500+
    Mar: 19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31
    🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰
    Apr: 1,2,3,4,
    🐰🐰🐰🐰

  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,628 Member
    Recap Sat. 4/4 ~ keeping things simple
    1) Move hourly (pace if have to) / 5 somethings = Fitbit 4,753 steps, 250+ 9/14 & 17 floors :/
    2) Net calories green (not sure about supper) / 14c water = Using things in freezer & pantry so tried new recipe for pesto linguini & shrimp ~ yum! Net cals -80 :| sodium green :smiley: sugar -12 ice cream for dessert :D fiber & protein low :/ 9c water :(
    3) Enjoy day with hubby :)<3
    4) Complete census online :)
    5) Walk dog maybe (cooler & windy), otherwise rest day :)
    6) Floss / retainers :s:s

    JFT Palm Sunday 4/5 ~ keeping things simple
    1) Move hourly (pace if have to) / 5 somethings
    2) Net calories green (not sure about supper again, maybe order from local restaurant for pick up) / 14c water
    3) Enjoy day with hubby
    4) Watch church service on video
    5) Walk dog
    6) Floss / retainers

    This morning I learned from a choir friend that an elderly friend of ours from church passed away yesterday from a stroke ~ so sad. His wife is late 70s and we see each other frequently at the area 5K races we both enter. They both have played Santa and Mrs. Claus, with their naturally white hair, in the annual holiday parade for which I volunteer staged for over 25 years. He is going to be sorely missed. But I can't help but think he went to join Jesus for Palm Sunday!

    Enough lazing about today, although I did wash blanket & comforter (cat threw up, thank you very much) from our bedroom already. Time to get out, enjoy the sunshine, and make dog happy.

    🐰Let’s get Hop! Hop! Hopping!🐰
    🐰Hit your Daily Step Goal🐰
    🐰Earn an Easter Bunny🐰
    Name: Carmela
    My daily bunny goal is 10,000 steps even though that's a stretch on rest or x-training days. Will be interesting to see total steps, hourly steps & floors, now that I'm not working in my third floor office.
    Daily Step Goal: 10,000
    March 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31 [10X]
    🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰
    April 1, 2, 3 [3X]
    🐰🐰🐰

    2020 Goals
    1) Get weight below 160# (last time was 4/20/19)
    2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
    3) Post weekly weigh-in on JFT for accountability
    4) Take measurements & log on MFP monthly (I stopped as weight plateaued & went up) = 2.1.20 / 2.29.20 / 4.1.20 (forgot 3.31.20)
    5) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x) ~ mostly walking but include weights/circuit & other x-training
    6) Participate in race events ~ have planned 7 5Ks and 2 10Ks at minimum = Frenzy on the Fox 5K 49:36 ave. pace 15:29 / Seroogy's Valentine 5K 46:26.7 ave. pace 14:47 / Badger State Brewing 10K virtual race w/ dog on 4/2/20 1:44:16 ave. pace 16:33
    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 Apr.
    Word for 2020: Persist
  • osier5
    osier5 Posts: 429 Member
    4/4
    1) Log food - yes
    2) Yoga - yes
    3) Dumb bell work out - no
    4) Hike - yes
    5) Coaching cast day 2 - yes
    6) Do not look at work email - yes

    4/5
    1) Log food
    2) Yoga
    3) Hike
    5) Coaching cast
    6) Do not look at work email
  • smhughes6578
    smhughes6578 Posts: 14 Member
    Hello packerfaninGB,
    Could you please explain how you do a lymphatic massage?
    Thank you.
    Sarah
  • smhughes6578
    smhughes6578 Posts: 14 Member
    Hello all...

    Is there someone on here who can answer me this puzzle? :smile:

    I am not sure if I completely understand calories needed in relation to calories burned.
    Every day, I go into my Fitness Pal account (I tell them how much I weigh and what my weight loss goal is; then log in daily and log my food and exercise).

    The Food journal says that my total calorie goal for the day is 1,200; when I add my cardio exercises for the day the number of calories “goal” for the day increases.

    For example: today I start out with 1,200 calories. As I logged the cardio exercises I’ve done, it says “[I’ve] earned 269 extra calories from exercise today”. Bringing the “Daily Goal” for calories up to 1,469… if I only eat 1,125 calories, will that cause my body to hold onto the weight because I still have 344 calories remaining?

    Or am I supposed to eat 1,469 calories to make up for the calories burned?

    Thank you so much for your help.

    Sarah
    P.S. Trying to lose 35lbs.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,939 Member
    smhughes6578 wrote: »
    Hello all...

    Is there someone on here who can answer me this puzzle? :smile:

    I am not sure if I completely understand calories needed in relation to calories burned.
    Every day, I go into my Fitness Pal account (I tell them how much I weigh and what my weight loss goal is; then log in daily and log my food and exercise).

    The Food journal says that my total calorie goal for the day is 1,200; when I add my cardio exercises for the day the number of calories “goal” for the day increases.

    For example: today I start out with 1,200 calories. As I logged the cardio exercises I’ve done, it says “[I’ve] earned 269 extra calories from exercise today”. Bringing the “Daily Goal” for calories up to 1,469… if I only eat 1,125 calories, will that cause my body to hold onto the weight because I still have 344 calories remaining?

    Or am I supposed to eat 1,469 calories to make up for the calories burned?

    Thank you so much for your help.

    Sarah
    P.S. Trying to lose 35lbs.

    For me personally to lose I would only eat half of my exercise calories back. I found it took me a few weeks of being consistent to find what worked best for me.

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