Daily Commitment Thread for 2020 -- JUST FOR TODAY
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@Snowflake1968 So pleased to see your post. It must be such a difficult and worrying time for you both. I also miss my girls and their families, but am so grateful for the technology which helps us to stay in touch.
I take heart from knowing that we are doing our best for them by staying apart.
I find it comforting to come on here and stay in touch.
Praying for both of you to be safe in these trying times. ๐๐๐๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป2 -
Itโs so uplifting to see you all doing your best in very trying times.
I am grateful...- ...for another beautiful sunny Spring day
- ...for my continued health and fitness
- ...for my indomitable spirit
- For all those essential workers still going out there....
๐๐ป Thank you for your service ๐๐ป
Everyone else, please stay home!!!
To name a few...Keep your chin up!- working on a Memories Project for my grandson
- Iโve 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 โtalkโ to family
- crochet, jigsaws, journaling, gardening, reading, writing .......
- HIIT videos off YouTube,
- yoga/Taichi
- Walks with DH
- Cleaning! Cleaning! Cleaning! ๐
- Decluttering
- Stress relievers (search YouTube for Paul McKenna)
The only failure is giving up!
2019 DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGES:01 Aug 2019: 170.12020 Personal Discard Weight Challenge
31 Dec 2019: 151.2
Total weight loss: 19.9lbs
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 1Tue 14: 149.4:
Wed 01: 148.1
Thu 02: 147.2 ๐ finally off the plateau! ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
Fri 03: 147.8
Sat 04: 147.2
Sun 05: 147.5
Mon 06: 147.4
Tue 07: 147.2 Almost at my goal weight!
Week 2
Wed 08: 147.3
Thu 09: 142.6 ๐ฑ Now, logic suggests that I can't have lost almost 5 lbs overnight, but I'm putting it out there, although I'm expecting this to bounce up again tomorrow.
Fri 10: 144
Sat 11: 146.2
Sun 12: 149.1: ๐ Scale needed new batteries! Gotta cut back on the Easter treats. ๐
Mon 13: 148.8๐ฃ Easter treats! ๐ Chocolate overload!
Week 3:
Wed 15: 148.8
Thu 16: 148.2
Fri 17: 148.2
Sat 18: 148.5
Sun 19: 148.2
Mon 20: 148.2
Pass day!!! ๐๐๐74th Birthday ๐๐๐
Tue 21:Week 4:Still working on the project for my Grandson's birthday present.
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JFT Sun 19 Apr
Daily goals:
Sleep: ๐ท
Meditation:๐ทbreathing meditation
Intentional exercise: > 50 ๐ท75
Cardio: > 30๐ทWalking and some gardening
Strength: > 10๐ทGeneral
Flex: >10๐ทYoga
Prelog: stay in the green ๐ท
Weight: < 150๐ท
Steps: > 7500๐ท11188
Fitbit > 6 active hours ๐ท9 done
Mood: ๐
Gratitude: I am grateful that I have DH for company
Activities:- reconnoiter freezer contents ๐ท
- laundry ๐ท
- family Skype session ๐ท
- gardening ๐ท
- Work on Birthday project for Grandson ๐ทthis is ongoing. DH and I are working on this together.
๐บ๐ธ๐ผSPRING FLOWER CHALLENGE๐ผ๐ธ๐บ
๐ฏ Set your own daily goal ๐ฏ
๐บ๐ธ๐ผ Earn one ๐ for each day ๐ผ๐ธ๐บ
โ๏ธ From 15 April to 31 May (47 days) โ๏ธ
Daily Goal:
50 + minutes intentional exercise
April: 15,16,17,18,
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May:
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๐บ๐ธ๐ผSPRING FLOWER CHALLENGE๐ผ๐ธ๐บ
๐บ๐ธ๐ผ 15 April to 31 May ๐ผ๐ธ๐บ
My Daily Goal -- 30+ minutes of intentional exercise -- ๐บ๐ธ๐ผ๐ธ๐บ๐ผ๐ธ
JFT Goals for Monday, April 20, 2020
Log everything; Be mindful of everything I eat - try for lower carb choices
Drink at least 8 water
Do 2 5 min walks -- try for 3
Do 30 min Chair Yoga
Do stretching video in full
Clean Bathroom: Stool, Tub & surround, Walls, Floor
Work at least 15 minutes in bedroom closet to declutter and organize
Hope Y'all have a great day!3 -
Good morning! Yesterday I didn't get the house as clean as I wanted but I got the bedroom absolutely spotless for the first time in months, I think I've been letting some depression get the better of me so I just want to sit around and do nothing so it's time to get things back into gear. Hopefully today I can get another room done, but I do also have to work.
Yesterday 4/19:
1. Log all food ๐
2. Stay within calorie goal ๐
3. Walk dogs ๐
4. Put a major dent in the mess our house is!!!!!๐
JFT 4/20:
1. Log all food
2. Stay within calorie goal
3. Walk dogs
4. Put a major dent in the mess our house is!!!!!๐บ๐ธ๐ผSPRING FLOWER CHALLENGE๐ผ๐ธ๐บ
๐ฏ Set your own daily goal ๐ฏ
๐บ๐ธ๐ผ Earn one ๐ for each day ๐ผ๐ธ๐บ
โ๏ธ From 15 April to 31 May (47 days) โ๏ธ
Daily Goal: Stay in the green
April: 19
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May:
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unday goals
Stay greenโ
Pick up food when I do I WILL NOT buy candyโ
No beer or boozeโ
IF I get out of work early do interval sufferfest otherwise do easy fat burner ride after dinnerโ
No M&Msโ
Monday goals...one day off then back to work
2 hr sub threshold ride on trainer
Pay bills
No M&Ms
No beer or booze.
If it stops raining get yard work done later; but vacuum my car first
Make a nice dinner
Pack lunch for tuesday
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Howdy all. Things are pretty good around these parts. After talking with a friend I realize just how lucky I am to be healthy and fully employed with the ability to work from home 3 days a week. Hope you all stay safe.7
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SUNDAY:
- log everything๐ข
- Stay green๐ข
- Cardio exercise๐ข - 6.5 miles!
- Virtual church๐ด - couldnโt get the livestream to work.
- House chores (but not too much! ๐)๐ข
The flower challenge is really helping me get back on track. I had been exercising, but not logging and the scale kept creeping up. Today itโs finally down (despite multiple beers with neighbors last night ๐ฌ)
JFT MONDAY:
- log everything
- Stay green
- Exercise (probably lifting routine)
- Dishes/ laundry
- Pick something around the house to organize
SPRING FLOWER CHALLENGE
To earn a flower, I must:
1) Log everything 2) Stay green 3) Exercise
April 15,16,17,18,19
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Be well! ๐4 -
Working from my actual office today only, so posting quick. I'll catch up reading later. Stay safe & stay healthy everyone!
@TerriRichardson112 HaPpY BiRtHdAy!!! So glad you joined JFT!
Recap Sunday 4/19
1) Move hourly (pace if have to) / 5 somethings = Fitbit 14,332 steps, 250+ 12/14 & 33 floors
2) Net calories green / 14c water = Not quite sure since I was borderline after supper then ate peanut M&Ms late evening, but net calories red & sodium sky high 12c water
3) Church service on video
4) Prep lunch, snacks, water bottle, keys/badge & list/papers for office on M
5) Walk dog = 4.36 mi 1:17 dog got treats en route & I remembered to stretch after happy dog & happy me
6) Enjoy time with hubby
7) Floss / retainers
JFT M 4/20
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
2) Net calories green / 14c water
3) Work in office / remember to print or send docs
4) Walk dog if weather permits
5) Floss / retainersSPRING FLOWER CHALLENGE
๐ธ๐ผ๐ท๐ฅ Earn a flower each day ๐บ๐๐ป๐น
From 15 April to 31 May (47 days)
My Daily Goal: net calories green (always a struggle)
April: 15, 16, 17 [3X]
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2020 Goals:1) Get weight below 160# (last time was 4/20/19)Word for 2020: Persist
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 & more basement boxes Apr.4 -
HAPPY HAPPY Birthday Terri!! We are so glad that you joined this thread ....such an inspiration to all of us! I hope you have a wonderful day.4 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: ยปGood Morning, thanks @bookmeister86 and @cschmitz110515 for the shoutout.
I have been reading along but truthfully really struggling with all of this. I am still working and on top of the stress and worry about how to make sure our residents remain safe our Administrator is working from home and is very controlling. I ended up leaving in tears on Thursday.
We are finally getting some nice weather and the snow is melting. The last snowfall was Tuesday. I am hoping the nice weather will kick me into gear to start paying attention to what Iโm eating and maybe get me some energy to go for a walk.
I am missing my girls and the grandkids and Iโm insanely angry and jealous of those that are sneaking in visits.
Anyhow, Iโll try to catch up more regularly. I think that will help me out too.
So good to see you on here again .. we all miss you. My son and DIL are also still working, and then live in michigan .. a state with a lot of cases. It is so hard for essential workers .. so thank you what you do. I am sure that is very scary having to work.
I'm like you ... I miss so much our son and grandkids. Our new DIL's daughter is a senior this year .. so we will miss the graduation, HS party, etc., and our grandson would be graduating from 8th grade. Our son was going to visit before his dad starts cancer treatments, and that can't happen. So I understand ... it is all so very hard, and it is so easy to really get down.
Can you facetime your grandchildren? I have found that if I can see their faces, it does help.
But .. we are all in this together. I know we will get through this, and we have each other to help. You take good care of yourself as well.6 -
bookmeister86 wrote: ยปFirst morning of 'getting around to posting' and so far so good, yay! Not that much time though as snoozed for ten minutes and also have a meeting (/call!) starting shortly. But just about have time to post some quick goals:
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So good to see you back ... we all missed you! Crazy times, isn't it. Makes us realize how small the world is, and how connected we all are.3 -
Good morning! Another Monday working from home. I think I am going to struggle when I have to go back to the office because I really enjoy not having to dress in work clothes, and I love being able to not mess with my hair... And boy is my hair ever getting shaggy and gray! I've been pulling it up into a pony tail or using a barrette to pull it back and I normally have bangs, so I look like a totally different person when I look in the mirror. I wish weight would fall off as quickly as my hair is showing the gray!
@bookmeister86 I was so happy to see you! I'm glad you are hanging in there and taking time to be in the moment and really enjoy the small things in life. Flowers blooming and birds returning from hibernation are things I love to stop and notice. Be safe and stay healthy. Sending prayers and positive vibes for your career to go in the direction you want. (((HUGS)))
@Snowflake1968 I cannot imagine the stress you must feel working at the nursing home and worrying about the patients, besides having a boss that likes to micromanage. When I was really stressed at work back in 2017, I used the JFT group to set emotional self-care goals for myself, more so than weight. Good health, in my opinion, encompasses body, mind and spirit. I would encourage you to try to find some quiet time every day (even if it's only 15 minutes here and there) to do something you love that takes your mind off of everything else...reading, painting, crafting, writing letters, Face Time with the grandkids, listen to a Calm app meditation, bubble bath? (((HUGS)))
@TerriRichardson112 Happy birthday! I am also grateful for your indomitable spirit and that you joined JFT! Your posts inspire me daily. (((HUGS)))
Just for Monday- Journal every bite
- Drink 4 fills of my teal water bottle
- 30 minutes intentional activity - send text to V when I start
- Daily self-care items
- Complete top 3 work items and begin email clean up
- Clean kitchen, dining room and hallway floor. Maddie has been digging under the woodpile (gopher underneath) and has mud and dirt everywhere!
- Fold laundry and put away
- Donate Box: Toss or donate 3 items
- Finish and file taxes
- Gratitude journal / daily inspirational readings from DO, JM and SA / read until lights out / set alarm for morning & do NOT hit Snooze!!!!
Gratitude: Today I am grateful for:- daffodils and grape hyacinths coming up next to the house
- sparrows building a nest in the birdhouse in our backyard.
- the fact that I am still working, and that I am able to work from home
WOTY: Persistence5 -
ZizzyBumble wrote: ยปMonday 19 April
Log ๐
Stay in the green ๐
Fruit and veg ๐
Water ๐
Fitbit exercise goals ๐
I struggled with exercise today and was late completing it. Mum has been very poorly and I was tired, she was a bit better today and I had less time between waking and spending quality time with her.Spring flower challengeApril 14, 15 17 18 19 20๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐
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Missing you all! Missing any normalcy really...so jumping back in! Catching up on posts tonight, will post goals tonorrow.
JFTomororow
1. Log in
2. Post goals6 -
JFT Tuesday
1. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Review plans.
2. AM walk. Check email. Write everything down before it goes in the mouth. Update class sites. Email student.
3. Answer student emails. Grade any make-up work. Head to school to pack up room.
4. Lunch: take-out. Yoga with core/balance work.
5. Work on a blog post. GARDEN!
6. PM walk. Color! Fold laundry. FINISH God of Small Things.
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. Message Z.
9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Next week: Tuesday, go to school and pack classroom. Thursday: NewsELA and USATestPrep. The FOLLOWING Thursday introduce Galileo. Find ER bill and call for itemized list of charges. Wednesday: edit blog posts to make sure that the continue link is after a return.
Scale goalsEnd 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: 195.6
Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut1. 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.5 -
Daily habits: track, ๐exercise, ๐journal๐
Monday Action Plan
1. Up at 0600, pill,weigh, pets, pill๐
2. Arm weights and yoga mat in office๐
3. Water bottle at desk, apple in fridge๐
1. On computer, video ready at 0655๐
4. Weights during first call๐
5. Healthy breakfast at desk: yogurt + Kashi almond๐
6. Lunch= salad + chicken๐
7. Bike, abs, yoga at 1pm๐
8. Dinner = left overs๐
9. Meditate๐
10. Upstairs by 9, journal, lights out 9:30๐
Clean sweep of goals today, yay! Got in a walk around the block as well as 30 min on the bike. Probably need to be careful, but so far so good. Pay cuts at work today, but at least I still have a job, a good one. Am grateful for all the good things in my life.
Daily habits: track, exercise, journal
Tuesday Action Plan
1. Up at 0600, pill,pets, pill
2. Move bike back into office
3. Water bottle at desk, apple in fridge
4. On computer, video ready at 0655
5. Healthy breakfast at desk: yogurt + GoLean
6. Bike during 10am call
7. Legs, Abs, stretches
8. Lunch= salad + chicken
9. Dinner = tilapia + sautรฉed chard
10. Meditate
11. Upstairs by 9, journal, lights out 9:30
SPRING FLOWER CHALLENGE๐ธ
My Daily Goal: cardio or strength training, any duration
April: 15, 16, 17,19,20
๐บ ๐น ๐ธ ๐ท๐ผ
GRATITUDE: I am grateful for a job, autonomy, and management I trust.
WOTY: Habits4 -
Failed to get out of bed and moving when planned, again. However, did manage to get up with time to post some quick goals!
Yesterday's goals:bookmeister86 wrote: ยป- Be within 250 of green
- Take regular breaks Not many as I had lots of back-to-back calls. But I tried to catch five min breaks before them where possible
- Lunch: Meditation
- Lunch: Read some of physics book Didn't have enough time - had to cut lunch break short due to work deadline
- Tick at least one thing off the (work) to-do list
- Go for walk
- Talk to boyfriend in French
- Read French book
- Laundry
- Gratitude journal
Today's goals:
- Be in the green
- Take regular breaks
- Tick at least one thing off the (work) to-do list
- Lunchtime run
- Lunch: Meditate
- Talk to boyfriend in French
- Read French book
- Cut boyfriend's hair!
- Gratitude journal
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Monday goals...one day off then back to work
2 hr sub threshold ride on trainerโ
Pay billsโ
No M&Msโ โ
No beer or booze.โ๐คชbut just had one
If it stops raining get yard work done later; but vacuum my car firstโ
Make a nice dinner โwife beat me to it as I was working on lawn
Pack lunch for Tuesdayโ
Tuesday goals
Stay green
Sufferfest after dinner
No M&Ms
No beer or booze
Back to work after my one day off..happy to have a job during these times so there is that3 -
I fully enjoyed my pass day yesterday. I was way under goal until I started on the Prosecco ๐ท with dinner. Technically still in the green, ๐ But overdid the ๐ซ and ๐, so I have a a lovely wee sodium birthday bounce up ๐ ๐ ๐ this morning.
I am grateful...- ...that I had such a lovely birthday yesterday. DED sent me emergency supply (6 tubs) of my favourite Drink Me Chai Latte. I was saving my last serving of this for my birthday. DYD brought Prosecco and Rose ๐ท and we visited in the garden. DH gave me a chocolate orange (mmmm didn't last long!) and some gourmet crisps, and organised a lovely healthy birthday meal.
- ...that the Birthday bounce up was relatively painless. Still under my 150 goal.
- ...that our family had a starwatch last night. We were hoping to see the Starlink Satellite train pass over our respective homes. Some success, but we missed the Sat train. However we did see a wondrous meteor shower in progress.
- For all those essential workers still going out there....
๐๐ป Thank you for your service ๐๐ป
Everyone else, please stay home!!!
To name a few...Keep your chin up!- working on a Memories Project for my grandson
- Iโve joined a 14 day on line art challenge (search for painters on line on Facebook) I finished the 14 day challenge, but have been too busy to continue with the extended Challenge.
- structuring my day
- morning and evening meditation
- Using the internet to โtalkโ to family
- crochet, jigsaws, journaling, gardening, reading, writing .......
- HIIT videos off YouTube,
- yoga/Taichi
- Walks with DH
- Cleaning! Cleaning! Cleaning! ๐
- Decluttering
- Stress relievers (search YouTube for Paul McKenna)
The only failure is giving up!
2019 DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGES:01 Aug 2019: 170.12020 Personal Discard Weight Challenge
31 Dec 2019: 151.2
Total weight loss: 19.9lbs
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 1Tue 14: 149.4:
Wed 01: 148.1
Thu 02: 147.2 ๐ finally off the plateau! ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
Fri 03: 147.8
Sat 04: 147.2
Sun 05: 147.5
Mon 06: 147.4
Tue 07: 147.2 Almost at my goal weight!
Week 2
Wed 08: 147.3
Thu 09: 142.6 ๐ฑ Now, logic suggests that I can't have lost almost 5 lbs overnight, but I'm putting it out there, although I'm expecting this to bounce up again tomorrow.
Fri 10: 144
Sat 11: 146.2
Sun 12: 149.1: ๐ Scale needed new batteries! Gotta cut back on the Easter treats. ๐
Mon 13: 148.8๐ฃ Easter treats! ๐ Chocolate overload!
Week 3:
Wed 15: 148.8
Thu 16: 148.2
Fri 17: 148.2
Sat 18: 148.5
Sun 19: 148.2
Mon 20: 148.2
Pass day!!! ๐๐๐74th Birthday ๐๐๐
Tue 21: 149.4 ๐ซ๐ทBirthday bounce. ๐ Don't regret one single mouthful ๐Week 4:Still working on the project for my Grandson's birthday present.
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JFT Mon 20 Apr: ๐พ๐ฅ 74 today!!! ๐ฅ๐พ
Daily goals:
Sleep: ๐ท
Meditation:๐ทbreathing meditation
Intentional exercise: > 50 ๐ท145
Cardio: > 30๐ทWalking, gardening (picking flowers/deadheading)
Strength: > 10๐ทGeneral
Flex: >10๐ทYoga
Prelog: stay in the green ๐ทOnly just. ๐
Weight: < 150๐ท
Steps: > 7500๐ท12850
Fitbit > 6 active hours ๐ท7 done
Mood: ๐
Gratitude: I am grateful for all my MFP family
Activities:- Enjoy whatever the day brings.
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- Thank people for birthday greetings ๐ท
- Flower arranging ๐ท
- Work on Birthday project for Grandson ๐ทthis is ongoing. DH and I are working on this together.
๐บ๐ธ๐ผSPRING FLOWER CHALLENGE๐ผ๐ธ๐บ
๐ฏ Set your own daily goal ๐ฏ
๐บ๐ธ๐ผ Earn one ๐ for each day ๐ผ๐ธ๐บ
โ๏ธ From 15 April to 31 May (47 days) โ๏ธ
Daily Goal:
50 + minutes intentional exercise
April: 15,16,17,18,19,20,
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
May:
3 -
MONDAY:
- log everything๐ข
- Stay green๐ข
- Exercise (probably lifting routine)๐ข
- Dishes/ laundry๐ข๐ข
- Pick something around the house to organize๐ข - organized my pots and pans
๐ดI should be in Florida right now๐๐ด we cancelled the trip early on in this craziness. It was just going to be me and my husband. It would have been nice to get away, but itโs not a huge loss. I guess the delay gives me more time to get in shape and maybe I will even be comfortable in a bikini by the time we reschedule. ๐
JFT TUESDAY:
- homeschool
- Log everything
- Stay green
- Exercise (try cardio...hopefully the rain holds off)
- Shopping at BJs (warehouse club store)
- Dishes/laundry
- Set up virtual call for B
- Set up virtual dance for E
SPRING FLOWER CHALLENGE
To earn a flower, I must:
1) Log everything 2) Stay green 3) Exercise
April 15,16,17,18,19,20
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Be well! ๐4 -
Happy birthday Terri!! Sorry I'm late! I have not done my workout in three weeks, I can feel myself getting out of shape and I don't like it, I'm going to start again today. It's time I got some sense of normalcy back in my life!
Yesterday 4/20:
1. Log all food ๐
2. Stay within calorie goal ๐
3. Walk dogs ๐
4. Put a major dent in the mess our house is!!!!!๐
JFT 4/21:
1. Log all food
2. Stay within calorie goal
3. Go for a walk
4. Do workout๐บ๐ธ๐ผSPRING FLOWER CHALLENGE๐ผ๐ธ๐บ
๐ฏ Set your own daily goal ๐ฏ
๐บ๐ธ๐ผ Earn one ๐ for each day ๐ผ๐ธ๐บ
โ๏ธ From 15 April to 31 May (47 days) โ๏ธ
Daily Goal: Stay in the green
April: 19,20
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May:
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JFTomororow
1. Log in โ
2. Post goals โ
JFT
1. Take a walk
2. Drink one water bottle
3. Be positive
4. Reach out to a friend
Still catching up on the goings ons here, but I'm excited to committ to small victories again!6 -
๐บ๐ธ๐ผSPRING FLOWER CHALLENGE๐ผ๐ธ๐บ
๐บ๐ธ๐ผ 15 April to 31 May ๐ผ๐ธ๐บ
My Daily Goal -- 30+ minutes of intentional exercise -- ๐บ๐ธ๐ผ๐ธ๐บ๐ผ๐ธ
JFT Goals for Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Log everything; Be mindful of everything I eat - try for lower carb choices
Drink at least 8 water
Do 2 5 min walks -- try for 3
Do 30 min Chair Yoga -- use the new program
Do stretching video in full
Clean Bathroom: Stool, Tub & surround, Walls, Floor
Work at least 15 minutes in bedroom closet to declutter and organize
Hope Y'all have a great day!2 -
Troubles with MFP this morning, finally can post...
Recap M 4/20
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings = Fitbit 10,121 steps, 250+ 13/14 (talking to CFO) & 37 floors One month working from home & I was puffing a little more than I used to coming up three flights of stairs in my work building.
2) Net calories green / 14c water = No exercise cals (see #4) so net cals -275 sodium -988 (still eating Easter ham leftovers, will I get a sodium drop eventually?) sugar -4 fiber & protein excellent 13c water
3) Work in office / remember to print or send docs = Saw Asst. Manager in office briefly, the one I don't always please very well, and I was happy to see her. My, how social distancing and isolation after one month changes my perspective.
4) Walk dog if weather permits Afternoon rain showers turned into thunderstorms & very strong winds. Instead of working out in basement, I made several personal calls instead.
5) Floss / retainers
JFT T 4/21
1) Move hourly (pace if have to) / 5 somethings (forget most of the time )
2) Net calories green / 14c water
3) Work from home / watch Facebook Live video I missed (didn't realize) yesterday / pay professional dues no longer paid by employer
4) Walk dog even if windy
5) One home chore
6) One contact outside of home
7) Floss / retainers
Car has been mostly sitting in garage for one month; yesterday stupid Check Tire Pressure light went on. This is usual during big temp swings (spring, fall, etc.), so will have to stop at gas station & pump some air. Maybe an outing for hubby, dog & me this weekend?
Was a long but good day in office yesterday. Few people still working on my floor (Finance, Communications, Govt.) so every time I walked out of my office, wore my mask. Even had one other co-worker in my dept. and I took advantage to ask her questions, since she's an expert on the area I'm assigned to review. Have lots more to work on from home now.
Even though yesterday I saw more people I knew & talked to them than in the past month, still wanted to reach out to several people by phone last night. Talked to (long-distance) sister for hour then local, single friend for another hour. I have created a contact list to reach out to various family & friends every few days or so. I think it will help me in evenings when hubby is at work, and I will not feel so disconnected from my former life.SPRING FLOWER CHALLENGE
๐ธ๐ผ๐ท๐ฅ Earn a flower each day ๐บ๐๐ป๐น
From 15 April to 31 May (47 days)
My Daily Goal: net calories green (always a struggle)
April: 15, 16, 17 [3X]
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2020 Goals:1) Get weight below 160# (last time was 4/20/19)Word for 2020: Persist
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 & more basement boxes Apr.2 -
I am grateful...- ...that I had such a lovely birthday yesterday. DED sent me emergency supply (6 tubs) of my favourite Drink Me Chai Latte. I was saving my last serving of this for my birthday. DYD brought Prosecco and Rose ๐ท and we visited in the garden. DH gave me a chocolate orange (mmmm didn't last long!) and some gourmet crisps, and organised a lovely healthy birthday meal.
- ...that the Birthday bounce up was relatively painless. Still under my 150 goal.
- ...that our family had a starwatch last night. We were hoping to see the Starlink Satellite train pass over our respective homes. Some success, but we missed the Sat train. However we did see a wondrous meteor shower in progress.
- For all those essential workers still going out there....
๐๐ป Thank you for your service ๐๐ป
Everyone else, please stay home!!!
To name a few...Keep your chin up!- working on a Memories Project for my grandson
- Iโve joined a 14 day on line art challenge (search for painters on line on Facebook) I finished the 14 day challenge, but have been too busy to continue with the extended Challenge.
- structuring my day
- morning and evening meditation
- Using the internet to โtalkโ to family
- crochet, jigsaws, journaling, gardening, reading, writing .......
- HIIT videos off YouTube,
- yoga/Taichi
- Walks with DH
- Cleaning! Cleaning! Cleaning! ๐
- Decluttering
- Stress relievers (search YouTube for Paul McKenna)
The only failure is giving up!
2019 DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGES:01 Aug 2019: 170.12020 Personal Discard Weight Challenge
31 Dec 2019: 151.2
Total weight loss: 19.9lbs
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 1Tue 14: 149.4:
Wed 01: 148.1
Thu 02: 147.2 ๐ finally off the plateau! ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
Fri 03: 147.8
Sat 04: 147.2
Sun 05: 147.5
Mon 06: 147.4
Tue 07: 147.2 Almost at my goal weight!
Week 2
Wed 08: 147.3
Thu 09: 142.6 ๐ฑ Now, logic suggests that I can't have lost almost 5 lbs overnight, but I'm putting it out there, although I'm expecting this to bounce up again tomorrow.
Fri 10: 144
Sat 11: 146.2
Sun 12: 149.1: ๐ Scale needed new batteries! Gotta cut back on the Easter treats. ๐
Mon 13: 148.8๐ฃ Easter treats! ๐ Chocolate overload!
Week 3:
Wed 15: 148.8
Thu 16: 148.2
Fri 17: 148.2
Sat 18: 148.5
Sun 19: 148.2
Mon 20: 148.2
Pass day!!! ๐๐๐74th Birthday ๐๐๐
Tue 21: 149.4 ๐ซ๐ทBirthday bounce. ๐ Don't regret one single mouthful ๐Week 4:Still working on the project for my Grandson's birthday present.
Wed 22:
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Fri 31:
JFT Tue 21 Apr:
Daily goals:
Sleep: ๐ท
Meditation:๐ทbreathing meditation
Intentional exercise: > 50 ๐ท62
Cardio: > 30๐ทWalking, gardening
Strength: > 10๐ทCore
Flex: >10๐ทYoga
Prelog: stay in the green ๐ท
Weight: < 150๐ท
Steps: > 7500๐ท8480
Fitbit > 6 active hours ๐ท13 done
Mood: ๐
Gratitude: I am grateful for all my MFP family
Activities I got to do:- Catch up with isolation Journal ๐ท
- Fold/stow laundry ๐ท
- General chores ๐ท
- make out shopping list for tomorrow ๐ท
- Work on Birthday project for Grandson ๐ทthis is ongoing. DH and I are working on this together.
๐บ๐ธ๐ผSPRING FLOWER CHALLENGE๐ผ๐ธ๐บ
๐ฏ Set your own daily goal ๐ฏ
๐บ๐ธ๐ผ Earn one ๐ for each day ๐ผ๐ธ๐บ
โ๏ธ From 15 April to 31 May (47 days) โ๏ธ
Daily Goal:
50 + minutes intentional exercise
April: 15,16,17,18,19,20,21,
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May:
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Rushing again this morning! Was slightly better at getting up this morning than yesterday but had to tidy up this morning - we have a contractor coming round this morning to quote for repairing the ceiling (long story which can be summarised as Bank Holiday leak not dealt with by tenant upstairs leading to our ceiling getting wrecked) and I wanted to put as much stuff away as possible so there is less stuff around for him to touch/ breathe on.... (I'll be hiding in the bedroom when he's here, the boyfriend will stay with him but at a distance, he'll be wearing a mask and gloves).
So, quickly...
Yesterday's goals:bookmeister86 wrote: ยป- Be in the green Nearly! 55 over which I think is close enough
- Take regular breaks Not really, could have done better at this
- Tick at least one thing off the (work) to-do list
- Lunchtime run
- Lunch: Meditate Didn't quite have time, had to cut lunch break slightly short
- Talk to boyfriend in French Finished work a bit late and after that didn't have a lot of energy for anything other than flopping on the couch
- Read French book Ditto
- Cut boyfriend's hair! Ditto
- Gratitude journal Forgot about this one
Today's goals:
- Be comfortably within maintenance
- Take regular breaks
- Tick 1+ things off work to-do list
- Finish work by 6pm latest
- Talk to boyfriend in French
- Read French book
- Gratitude journal
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Tuesday goals
Stay greenโ
Sufferfest after dinnerโ
No M&Msโ
No beer or boozeโ
Wednesday goals, liked Tuesdayโs goals so much think Iโll repeat em
Stay green
Sufferfest after dinner
No M&Ms
No beer or booze4 -
TUESDAY:
- homeschool๐ข
- Log everything๐ข
- Stay green๐ข
- Exercise (try cardio...hopefully the rain holds off)๐ข
- Shopping at BJs ๐ข
- Dishes/laundry๐ข๐ข
- Set up virtual call for B๐ข
- Set up virtual dance for E๐ข
It was windy and cold yesterday, but I got 5 miles in before the rain. Iโm glad I did because I was hungry yesterday and i needed to burn calories to eat what I wanted. Stayed in the green, but not by much.
The governor officially cancelled school for the rest of the year. Iโm sad, but relieved. I was having a hard time imagining sending my kids to school. My 5th grader is particularly disappointed. This was her last year at her elementary school. Sheโs missing the field trips and graduation ceremonies. Not to mention the social aspect of being with friends and building relationships before middle school. We certainly donโt have it as bad as high school seniors, but itโs still a disappointment for her.
Today is more of the same...
JFT WEDNESDAY:
- homeschool
- laundry/dishes
- Log everything
- Stay green
- Exercise (lifting routine)
- Edit yearbook
- Look at unemployment
- Virtual call for E
- Virtual dance for B (practice handstands!)
SPRING FLOWER CHALLENGE
To earn a flower, I must:
1) Log everything 2) Stay green 3) Exercise
April 15,16,17,18,19,20,21
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Be well! ๐3 -
JFT Wednesday
1. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea!
2. Check email. Write everything down before it goes in the mouth. Enter all Socratic grades and include on site update. Update class sites.
3. Answer student emails. Grade any make-up work. CALL STUDENTS. Call senator. Email other officials. AM run: Training plus steps to 9k. Send D for groceries. Update music playlists.
4. Lunch: meatloaf or chicken salad salad. Yoga with core/balance work.
5. Work on a blog post. GARDEN! Review papers by desk. File or trash.
6. Color! Fold laundry. FINISH God of Small Things. Condense TOWM questions to prep for 2021 summer project.
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. Message Z. Move end table to beside bed.
9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Next week: Tuesday, go to school and pack classroom. Thursday: NewsELA and USATestPrep. The FOLLOWING Thursday introduce Galileo. Find ER bill and call for itemized list of charges. Wednesday: edit blog posts to make sure that the continue link is after a return.
Scale goalsEnd 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: 196.2
Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut1. 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. So yesterday I packed up my classroom for the year. It was kind of surreal.4 -
JFT
1. Take a walk โ
2. Drink one water bottle โ
3. Be positive โ until I wasnt and cries, but I'm just feeling all feels
4. Reach out to a friend โ
JFT Weds
1. Take a walk
2. Drink one water bottle
3. Give yourself some grace
4. Reach out to family
5. Load of laundry
6. One kitchen chore
7. Take a nap
8. Bed by 10
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