Daily Commitment Thread for 2020 -- JUST FOR TODAY

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  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,450 Member
    @TerriRichardson112 please shamrock me for Feb 27.

    Presently sitting in car service shop and I hate posting with my Android phone. Will post JFT later when I get to work.

    Have a great Friday everyone!
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 17,929 Member
    Over slept this morning, so had to rush out. Only catching up now. I sat up doing Latin translation last night. I need to regularise my bedtimes!

    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 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
    February:
    Sat 01: 150.1
    Sun 02: 151 Self inflicted! Late night snacking
    Mon 03: 150.1 Phew!
    Tue 04: 148.6 - 3.5 😍
    Wed 05: 149.6 😂 Boing! Boing! Boing!
    Fri 07: 149.1 🤞🏻
    Week 1
    Sat 08: 148.9
    Sun 09: 149.4
    Mon 10: 149.2
    Tue 11: 148.8
    Wed 12: 148.4
    Thu 13: 148.7 just gotta deal with these daily fluctuations and hope that the trend is ever downward.
    Fri 14: 148.6
    Sat 15: DNW slept very late and forgot
    Sun 16: 150.1
    Mon 17: 148.6 😄 Phew!!!
    Tue 18: 148.8
    Wed 19: 148.8
    Thu 20: 149.6
    Fri 21: 149.6
    Week 1: - 1
    Week 2: - 0.5
    Week 3: + 1 Not unduly worried about this. I had cake on Fri at Latin, lunch out on Wednesday, so water retention is more than likely a factor. TBH I'm really happy with maintaining under 150, especially since I have continued to improve my muscle mass, and reduce my BF%age.
    Week4:
    Sat 22: 149.4
    Sun 23: 149.2
    Mon 24: 149.2
    Tue 25: 148.8
    Wed 26: 148,6
    Thu 27: 148.8
    Fri 28: 148.9 💁‍♀️Hoping this stays here tomorrow.

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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.
    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 Thu 27 Feb
    Daily Goals: 🌟 Back on the HIIT.
    Activities:
    • am: Latin prep for Fri🌟
    • 2.30pm: Monthly Meeting🌟
    • Crochet - work on cowl 🌟
    JFT Fri 28 Feb
    Daily Goals:
    Activities:
    • 10am: Latin Group 🌟
    • de clutter dining room
    • Work on patchwork
    • Crochet - work on cowl
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Hi

    I didn’t set goals yesterday and didn’t achieve much. I did scrape into the green so @terririchards please can I have a smart kid for the 27th

    I’m travelling all of today and eating with friends this evening so no goals and I doubt that I’ll be in the green!
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 17,929 Member
    edited February 2020
    ☘️ St Patrick’s Day Challenge ☘️
    Starts on Monday 17 February
    Ends on Sunday 16 March (28 days)
    Earn one ☘️ for every day in the green.

    Aubrette: (aubyshortcake)
    ☘☘☘☘☘️
    (Feb 17,18,19,24,27)

    Terri: (TerriRichardson112)
    ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️
    (Feb 17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,

    Gwen: (beachwalker)
    ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️
    (Feb 17,18,19,20,21,24,25,26,27,

    Hannah: (HEGoddard)
    ☘️ (Feb 26,

    Carmela: (cschmitz110515)
    ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️
    (Feb 17,18,19,21,25,27,

    Jennifer: (jeschepp)
    ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️
    (Feb 17,18,19,20,21,22,25,26,27

    Lisa: (SERmom3)
    ☘☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️
    (Feb 17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,

    Jen: (withgoodfirm)
    (Feb

    Joan: (mytime6630)
    ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️
    (Feb 17,18,19, 22,24,25,26

    Tracie: (Snowflake1968)
    ☘️
    (Feb 19,22,25

    ZizzyBumble
    ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️
    (Feb 17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,

    Nikki: (pridesabtch)
    ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️
    (Feb 18,19,20,22,25,

    Bookmeister
    ☘️☘️☘️
    (Feb 17,20,24,26,

  • tuddy315
    tuddy315 Posts: 11,264 Member
    Hi, I'm Marilyn. I just found this thread. Is it too late to join in starting March 1?
  • asthesoapturns
    asthesoapturns Posts: 313 Member
    JFT Friday, Feb 28
    Stay green
    Log food
    Walk 5000
    Get brace for angry knee
    Stay on top of pain
    Cook real food
    Clean kitchen
    Finish cleaning bathroom
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,450 Member
    Recap R 2/27 ~ Slept poorly, reset alarm & skipped x-training before work. Maybe tonight?
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings = Fitbit 13,174 steps, 250+ 13/14 & 34 floors :smiley:
    2) Lunch at desk / figure out supper / net calories green / 14c water = Net cals green 222 :mrgreen: sodium green :mrgreen: sugar green :mrgreen: fiber & protein good, 15c water. If only I could do this every day! :p
    3) G-PT 2 MIS regs :) in progress / check chapter emails :) / catch up inbox :smiley:
    4) Change clothes & leave on time for workplace lunchtime snowshoe hike (cold but wind chill temp above 0) = Cruddy snow from repeated melt & refreezing so no snowshoes. Windy & cold but still a fun little group walk of 1.2 miles :smiley:
    5) Evening (no choir): 2 loads laundry :) / put away clean dishes :) / paperwork for nurse practitioner :) / hormone cream 7 p.m. :) / declutter 15 min. :neutral: little / other? refilled heated birdbath :)
    6) UNPLUG 9:00 :) / FLOSS :smiley: / RETAINERS :smiley: / BED & NO TV 10:00 :s (blood spot test 7 a.m. F & oil change 8:30)

    JFT F 2/28 ~ blood spot test, oil change, UPS, gas in car all before work (90 min. late prearranged)
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
    2) Net calories green / 14c water
    3) Submit spousal ins coverage form / submit www paperwork & make appt / usual Friday status reports plus month end print / G-PT
    4) Evening: cold & windy again so put on winter layers & walk dog / declutter 15 min / org more tax docs / balance bank accts / update budget s/s / other?
    5) Unplug 9:30 / floss / retainers / bed & no tv 11 (no alarm Sat. yay!)

    @tuddy315 It's never too late to join JFT. Just start posting. Welcome!

    Shamrock Challenge: 6X (17,18,19,21,25,27)

    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 / Seroogy's Valentine 5K 46:26.7 ave. pace 14:47
    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.
    Word for 2020: Persist
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,262 Member
    JFT Thursday
    - Log Food :neutral: Only first half of the day
    - Figure out how to connect remotely using our new software... ugh :neutral: On site, but not at home
    - Re-plan trip a bit :neutral: Playing it by ear
    - finish laundry :neutral: Made progress didn't finish it.

    Yesterday was pretty half @$sed. Today I have a ton of things I need to get done and nothing to do at work. I think I'll leave early and tackle some of the stuff, maybe even have time for a mani/pedi if I do it right.

    I probably won't log while in Boston, but I'll Check in and let you know how Sierra did at Nationals.

    Take care y'all. I'm still praying for you and as always, I'm on your side!
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,322 Member
    J4T - Thursday
    1. Make mindful choices :) / Journal every bite :) / Close food journal at end of day :)
    2. Increase water intake :#I really need to be more conscientious of this.
    3. Core strengthening exercise of some kind :(
    4. Executive Edge Challenge - Dietitian Assignment: Research Whole 30 vs Mediterranean vs Diabetic diets and recipes for good carb & protein choices. Watch videos Deb sent. Read Chapter 1 & 2 of the Eating Healthy book. Review the websites Deb sent. (This is ongoing assignment, due next Monday night.) :)Making progress!
    5. Prepare for tomorrow: Pack lunchbox :) / Set out outfit :) / set backpack near door :)
    6. Lymphatic massage - right arm :#
    7. Set alarm on phone for one hour before bedtime as reminder to wind down. :) Lights off 10:30 :)
    8. Gratitude Journal :) / Daily Inspirational readings :)

    Met 1:1 with the fitness trainer today at the gym. We worked on strengthening the gluteal, quad and hamstring muscles, as well as my core. Dang, it hurt but it hurt in a good way and actually felt good afterwards. I have many knots in my quads that he was trying to break up with something that looked like a rolling pin. That felt pretty intense, but my legs felt like rubber afterward, so all in all a good session! The cryotherapy was awesome last night too. It was amazing how much it lessened the pain in my knee. I think between the stretch/strength training at home and with the trainer, along with some cryotherapy, I might be able to put off getting a knee replacement for awhile...at least I hope so!

    I'm SO happy it is Friday!!! I plan to begin packing this weekend for our trip. We hop on the plan next Saturday to warmer weather and I cannot wait! Then two weeks after we return from vacation, we are moving my mom up to Wisconsin near us. So, it's going to be a busy month! I turn 60 years old in March too, so holy crap...and that's all I have to say about that! :mrgreen:

    J4T - Friday
    1. Make mindful choices / Journal every bite / Close food journal at end of day
    2. Increase water intake
    3. Core strengthening exercise of some kind :star:Done!
    4. Executive Edge Challenge - Dietitian Assignment: Research Whole 30 vs Mediterranean vs Diabetic diets and recipes for good carb & protein choices. Watch videos Deb sent. Read Chapter 1 & 2 of the Eating Healthy book. Review the websites Deb sent. (This is ongoing assignment, due next Monday night.)
    5. Update checkbook tonight
    6. Lymphatic massage - right arm
    7. Set alarm on phone for one hour before bedtime as reminder to wind down. Lights off 10:30. Keep a consistent bedtime even on weekends. Get up tomorrow at normal time even though you don't want to and you will probably be crabby!
    8. Gratitude Journal / Daily Inspirational readings


    Weekend To-Do's
    • Do 2019 taxes
    • Make a list of stuff to pack for vacation
    • Begin packing
    • Look for warm weather clothing
    • Mani/Pedi
    • Stretching/Strengthening exercises for gluts, quads, hamstrings and core
    • Meal plan
    • Grocery List
    • Grocery Shop
    • Use Barnes & Nobles gift card
    • Get birthday cards (Joe, Shauna & Caleb) and "other" card (Jean H) in mail
    • Talk to Kelly about Boobstock: Breast Cancer Survivor weekend in Chicago...go? cancel?



    WOTY: Persistence

  • asthesoapturns
    asthesoapturns Posts: 313 Member
    JFT Friday, Feb 28
    Stay green
    Log food
    Walk 5000
    Get brace for angry knee
    Stay on top of pain
    Cook real food
    Clean kitchen
    Finish cleaning bathroom

    Stay green <3
    Log food <3
    Walk 5000 <3 and :s walked almost 12k, knee is justifiably angry at me.
    Get brace for angry knee <3
    Stay on top of pain <3
    Cook real food <3
    Clean kitchen :s I may or may not have made it worse.
    Finish cleaning bathroom <3

    JFT Sat.

    I'm heading to the mall with Mom, she earned herself a new swimsuit.

    Stay green
    Make good food choices
    Clean my apartment, all of it
    Buy flowers
    Do. Not. Walk. 10k.
    Weigh in in A.M.
    Do not weigh in again.
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    Well, yesterday was mixed. The afternoon wasn't so good; I was in 2.5 hour meeting where the chair had brought chocolate treats to compensate for being in a boring meeting for so long. They were right in front of me and I ended up eating tons of them - I reckon it was about 700 calories worth. Not good.

    BUT I then made some adjustments - I drank slightly less than I'd planned to and didn't have the treat I'd planned to have. So although I came in just over maintenance, the damage was less than it could have been.

    I also did really well as at the pub my colleagues ordered lots of tasty sharing platters and I didn't have ONE BITE. I'm pretty impressed with myself for that (and other people commented on my unusual behaviour which I sort of appreciated, although I also was like, do I have a reputation for eating?).

    So overall not too bad. I really need to overcome this binging at work though. It's difficult though because I'm really frustrated at work and it leads me to feel all sorts of difficult emotions which I'm not good at dealing with.

    I've decided to take action though. When I got home I decided to purchase the 'end emotional eating' teaching toolkit from Half Size Me. I've been finding the HSM podcast really helpful - hopefully some targeted guidance on this unhelpful behaviour will help me crack it.


    Yesterday's goals:

    - Track all food and drink :)
    - Be within maintenance >:)
    - Not have unplanned snacks/ binge outside the home >:)

    - 45+ min lunch break :smile:
    - Do finances :smiley:
    - Take regular ‘breathe/ reframe’ breaks at work to manage emotions :neutral:Didn't really have breaks to do this
    - Positive affirmations :smile:

    - Finish at 6pm :smile:
    - Eat before pub trip :smile:
    - Train home by 10pm LATEST :smile:


    Today I'm going to stay with my friend, am on my way now. This will be relatively challenging as weekends away often end in overeating. However, I WILL end up in maintenance. I've had a healthy breakfast and will have a healthy lunch before I join her so the only meal where I'll have to make a healthy choice is dinner (and I also need to avoid snacking/ watch drinking calories). I WILL do it! I WILL prioritise my health goals rather than my momentary impulses.


    Today's goals - very simple:

    - Track all food and drink
    - Be within maintenance
    - Not have unplanned snacks/ binge outside the home

    Hope everyone has a good weekend. Thinking of you @mytime6630 xx
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Hi

    I didn’t set goals yesterday and didn’t achieve much. I did scrape into the green so @terririchards please can I have a smart kid for the 27th

    I’m travelling all of today and eating with friends this evening so no goals and I doubt that I’ll be in the green!

    Sorry I did not notice what the spell check did - no idea how it turned shamrock into smart kid! I was in the red yesterday so no ☘️For me 😥
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Saturday 29 February

    Too much wine and not enough water yesterday combined with flying means I’m dehydrated today. I’m also feeling lazy ...... I will have another cup of tea then get on with the chores. Hope you have an enjoyable weekend.

    Log
    Stay in the green
    5 fruit and veg
    Water
    Fitbit exercise goals
  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 948 Member
    Only met half of my goals yesterday, but it was an ambitious list for a Friday. Found sweet plantains on sale at the grocery store and couldn't resist. Despite the lower calorie recipe (baked, not fried), I still wound up in the red because I didn't adjust my other choices. So I'll try to be more mindful and aim for the green again today.

    Keeping my goals simple. My daughter and her husband will be dropping the boys off later this afternoon. The older one (nearly 10) really enjoys cooking, so we'll be making dinner together - garlic shrimp and saffron rice. Veggies are tricky with this pair, so I'll have to give it some thought.

    Hope everyone has a good weekend <3

    Friday, February 28, 2020
    • Complete food log and maintain a calorie deficit – X – I did log but ended in the red.
    • Gym - √ - Added 2 new strength exercises and got in a really good cardio session :)
    • Phone calls: eye doctor, kennel, salon – 67% - still need to make a salon appointment
    • Plants (repot/start cuttings) – X – potting soil is still in the car
    • Straighten house for the weekend - √ - Somewhat...but good enough
    • Start laundry – X – went shopping with my daughter instead

    JFT Goals for Saturday, February 29, 2020
    • Complete food log and maintain a calorie deficit
    • Walk or exercise 30+ minutes
    • Cook dinner with oldest grandson
    • Board games or movie with my daughter’s boys this evening

    And sometime this weekend…
    • Laundry
    • Grading/email/LMS updates
    • Online course HW (set up course shell)
  • Kuhl50
    Kuhl50 Posts: 416 Member
    Daily habits: track, exercise, journal
    Friday Action Plan
    1. Up at 6, pill, animals, run (earphones in vest), yoga, pill😀
    2. Pack salad lunch😀—ate if for dinner, but had a healthy restaurant lunch
    3. Out by 8:10😀
    4. Healthy breakfast at work 😀
    5. Track all😀
    6. Home: bills, check accounts👿
    7. Home: put away laundry😁
    8. Start delayed laundry load😁—did the load and hung it, it’s waiting for me in the morning
    9. Upstairs 10, journal, lights out 10:30😁

    Yesterday was a decent day, scale rewarded me, though was at work to nearly 8pm. Lunch out with a friend, both tasty and healthy and refreshing to the spirit. This weekend is all for my husband (until Sunday afternoon to get some more work done—😣). Just gotta keep on keeping on.

    Daily habits: track, exercise, journal
    Saturday Action Plan:
    1. No alarm wake up, pill, animals, 30 min walk, yoga, pill
    2. Pack food for boat
    3. Healthy breakfast (eggs?)
    4. Track all
    5. bills, check accounts
    6. put away laundry
    7. Choose smart for lunch
    8. Long walk on beach
    9. Bed by 10, journal, lights out 11
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,322 Member
    I also did really well as at the pub my colleagues ordered lots of tasty sharing platters and I didn't have ONE BITE. I'm pretty impressed with myself for that (and other people commented on my unusual behaviour which I sort of appreciated, although I also was like, do I have a reputation for eating?).

    So overall not too bad. I really need to overcome this binging at work though. It's difficult though because I'm really frustrated at work and it leads me to feel all sorts of difficult emotions which I'm not good at dealing with.

    I've decided to take action though. When I got home I decided to purchase the 'end emotional eating' teaching toolkit from Half Size Me. I've been finding the HSM podcast really helpful - hopefully some targeted guidance on this unhelpful behaviour will help me crack it.


    I totally can relate to this! I'm an emotional eater too, so it's tough when you feel stressed at work all day and have no other outlet! I had to giggle about your reputation question though...I'm the same way! I never know if I should feel proud and take it as a compliment or if i have some sort of normal negative thing...

    I listen to HSM podcast religiously! Love her! She has the most insightful views. I actually joined for about a year but then dropped my membership last month as I found I didn't go on and use the actual membership as much as I listened to her free podcasts. Buying a lesson is a good idea when I determine which one I need most! Good luck. I'd love to hear your thoughts as to how helpful it is to you.

    Have a great day with your friend today! Sounds like you have a solid plan. :mrgreen:
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,322 Member
    teigansdad wrote: »
    Saturday

    Well yesterday went ok goal wise.. life wise was AWESOME.
    Our first day on slopes went fantastic. My 83 year old father-in-law can our ski my 23 yo nephew. I’m very much a ski novice so I’m just happy to stay in control.

    Speaking of that.. first run: my daughter takes off. Flying down mountain. Only one of us who can keep up with her is my father-in-law. I was terrified about her crashing but amazed as well.

    Then on the lift back up she said to my father-in-law: “papa how do you control your speed and turn?”

    I did great calorie wise, thanks to all the skiing. Beer got me.. had 2 and 1/2. Would have had the entire 3 but these VT IPAs are pretty high gravity and was acting kinda dumb. I’ve got this stupid face my wife likes to point out that I apparently make once I’m starting to feel effects of alcohol. Seems like I think I’m a pirate or something 😀
    Anyway that was enough to make me dump out the third

    Goals for today
    Ski
    Be supportive to daughter on slopes
    Stay under calories
    2 beer limit

    Oh my gosh! I read this whole post with a big @$$ grin on my face! LOL! What fun and what great memories you are making! Good thing you didn't know about your daughter not knowing how to control your speed and turn until AFTER her run!

    Love the pirate-wanna-be analogy...I used to get beer muscles when I was young.
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,322 Member

    J4T - Friday
    1. Make mindful choices >:) / Journal every bite >:) / Close food journal at end of day >:)
    2. Increase water intake >:)
    3. Core strengthening exercise of some kind :star:Done!
    4. Executive Edge Challenge - Dietitian Assignment: Research Whole 30 vs Mediterranean vs Diabetic diets and recipes for good carb & protein choices. Watch videos Deb sent. Read Chapter 1 & 2 of the Eating Healthy book. Review the websites Deb sent. (This is ongoing assignment, due next Monday night.) ;)Ongoing
    5. Update checkbook tonight >:)
    6. Lymphatic massage - right arm >:)
    7. Set alarm on phone for one hour before bedtime as reminder to wind down. Lights off 10:30. Keep a consistent bedtime even on weekends. Get up tomorrow at normal time even though you don't want to and you will probably be crabby! >:)
    8. Gratitude Journal >:) / Daily Inspirational readings >:)

    Wow! FAIL, FAIL, FAIL yesterday. I was doing great until we went out for dinner at a family restaurant. My intent was to have breakfast for dinner (2 eggs over easy, bacon and toast). I ended up ordering a huge Deluxe 3-egg omelette with melted cheese all over it, hash browns and toast. As if that wasn't bad enough, it was all deliciously greasy as heck. So, although delicious, I didn't log it, I didn't close my journal, I drank coffee instead of water, I didn't go home and do anything productive because I was too busy lying in my recliner like a slug watching movies.

    BUT, today is a new day! Gotta live sometimes, right?

    Slept until 9:30 this morning! Hope I just needed the sleep and am not coming down with anything. We leave for vacation next Saturday...going from 30-degree weather to 82 degrees! I cannot WAIT! So sick of winter! I want to see flowers and green leaves...

    We have lots coming at us this week before vacation. Monday we have to get details and monies finalized for mom's house purchase. Wednesday is the final walk through. Friday is the closing on the house here. Saturday we fly out, so before that I need to get my dog boarded, pack, get my work all caught up, etc. Busy week ahead but exciting stuff! Emotional stuff, even good emotional stuff, can be draining, can't it?

    I am not experiencing the pain in my legs that the trainer said I'd have after he worked my muscles so hard, so I am taking that as a really good sign! Now, if I can just remember the exercises he told me to do on a daily basis....

    Have a great weekend everyone!

    P.S. Has anyone heard from @Faebert ? I miss her and her busy to-do list! :mrgreen:

    J4T - Saturday
    1. Make mindful choices / Journal every bite / Close food journal at end of day
    2. Increase water intake
    3. Core strengthening exercise of some kind
    4. Executive Edge Challenge - Dietitian Assignment: Research Whole 30 vs Mediterranean vs Diabetic diets and recipes for good carb & protein choices. Watch videos Deb sent. Read Chapter 1 & 2 of the Eating Healthy book. Review the websites Deb sent. (This is ongoing assignment, due next Monday night.)
    5. Update checkbook tonight
    6. Lymphatic massage - right arm
    7. Set alarm on phone for one hour before bedtime as reminder to wind down. Lights off 10:30.
    8. Gratitude Journal / Daily Inspirational readings


    Weekend To-Do's
    • Do 2019 taxes
    • Make a list of stuff to pack for vacation
    • Begin packing
    • Look for warm weather clothing
    • Mani/Pedi
    • Stretching/Strengthening exercises for gluts, quads, hamstrings and core
    • Meal plan
    • Grocery List
    • Grocery Shop
    • Use Barnes & Nobles gift card
    • Get birthday cards (Joe, Shauna & Caleb) and "other" card (Jean H) in mail
    • Talk to Kelly about Boobstock: Breast Cancer Survivor weekend in Chicago...go? cancel?


    WOTY: Persistence



  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
    Hi guys!

    Not much really to report here. I'm bored and going out of my mind. That's about it. I haven't been able to do much. When I was in the hospital they gave me a kind of girdle to wear to keep the bandage in place. They never told me how long to wear it or gave me any kind of information about it. So I wore it nonstop except to shower for about 7 days. I had to take it off yesterday though because my mid and lower core muscles started to really hurt. I haven't had it on in about 24 hours but the area is still really tender to the touch.

    Do any you Mamas out there have any idea about what to do for it? I know that sometimes pregnant women wear them to take the pressure off their bellies. Any info would be helpful.

    Onto goals I guess.

    JFT, 2/29/20

    - Log all my food!!!
    - February challenge
    - WRITE AT LEAST ONE CHAPTER!!!!!