JUST FOR TODAY -- Daily Commitment Thread for 2021
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JFT - Sunday Jan 17
Scale 200.2
1L of water -
Log all food -
JFT - Monday Jan 18
Scale 200.2
1L of water
Log all food
@mytime6630 - Doesn't your daughter work in long term care, does she get the vaccination through work? Will your hubby allow her in the house once she receives it? I don't know what to suggest for killing her boredom if she is not interested in crafts. Crafts save my sanity, maybe she could do some research on crafts that she might like to learn? It doesn't help with the social aspect of health though and I think she needs it. I'm sorry your husband is being so strict about this even though I understand his concern. Would she be willing to stop going to the gym and work for 2 weeks so she could come visit with you?
@bex953172 - I thought the new "rule" was not to clean ears. I haven't for years, other than use a tissue over my finger and around the ear canal, not in. I was taught that by my doctor when my girls were little.
My pain level is high again today, I really need to get the physio booked and will work on that today.
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pridesabtch wrote: »
JFT Sunday
- Online church ✅
- Wrap presents✅
- Help kids make dinner✅
- Celebrate hubby’s BDay✅
- Help kid with math without strangling her.✅
- log everything✅
- Stay within maintenance✅
- 2 sodas (lunch & dinner) water for all other - need a little detox.✅
- Nap✅
- Ride❌ Nap was much longer than planned.
Yesterday was a very lazy day. Today is starting much the same. I have the day off and slept in until 11:00am. I never do that. Nothing really planned for today.
JFT Monday
- sleep in
- Log everything
- Stay green
WFY Forgiveness (self)2 -
Missed hopping on yesterday. My BIL is here visiting from TX. It's nice to have someone here! Haven't had the kids over in almost a year and it's really getting old. Missing my family a lot!
@cschmitz110515 Hey! Yes that was an awesome game! Whoop Whoop! I was watching fireworks at the stadium from our deck out back. So exciting! Now we need to win again next week... Something fun to look forward to!
@mytime6630 Hi Joan. I'm sorry your daughter is having such a hard time. It's so tough for everyone so I can't imagine how lonely she must be feeling. Does she like to read? Or do jigsaw puzzles? Those are two things that take me away to another world... Paint? Maybe some oil paints and canvases with some nice music? I see you are reading Simple Abundance...this is my 3rd year of re-reading it. LOL! I find it gives me a sense of peace and different ideas and ways to look at things. How are your flower seeds doing? I've been thinking of starting some also! Great minds... Do you have them in a sunny window? Or do you have a light over them?
@Bex953172 Glad to see you on here! How's your new house? Liking where you are? My husband said his doc told him never to put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear....so I get lectured for using QTips all the time! Hope it clears up for you soon!
@teigansdad I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your dog! They are family and they leave such a large hole in our heart. I don't think I've ever gone more than a year before getting another one because I hate the lonely feeling when I walk in the house any my dog doesn't come to greet me.
I know there were more things I wanted to comment on, but they are escaping my brain right now!
Just for Today:- NoBS 24H Daily Plan & Assess
- Spend 2 minutes writing in my Journal (start small until it is habit).
- 64+ oz of water
- Podcasts: Joyce Meyer / No BS / Half Size Me / Read the Bible in One Year
- 30 minutes of low knee impact activity: Leslie Sansone, Body Groove, light hand weights, beginner/chair Yoga, take my buddy for a walk, Tai Chi, treadmill. PICK ONE!
- Visit mom and perhaps sew a bit.
- Close kitchen at 7:30 pm - brush & floss and then no eating.
- Update and close MFP Food diary.
- Evening Routine: Gratitude journal, daily readings from Joyce Meyer and Simple Abundance. Read something fun and lights out at 10:30.
Mantra 2021: Slow and steady wins the race. Be intentional in your actions.
To-Do's:- Pay Bills
- Adjust Budget for February
- Birthday Cards for Aidan, Kelly, Terry
- Shred mom's papers for her
- Pick up M's "food" ingredients and make a batch
- Go through clothing in basement - toss / donate / keep
- Send Matt letter
- Research self-employment ideas
- Make Dr appt for knees
- Upload info for medical ins.
- Call DWD WUI
- Mop
- Dust
- Laundry
- Vision Board Live Training on Replay
- Make vision board
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@teigansdad I’m so sorry for your loss. Those dogs certainly attach to our hearts. Hugs from WV.1
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JFT recommit to goals ,take a walk as always KISS 😘
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »JFT - Sunday Jan 17
Scale 200.2
1L of water -
Log all food -
JFT - Monday Jan 18
Scale 200.2
1L of water
Log all food
@mytime6630 - Doesn't your daughter work in long term care, does she get the vaccination through work? Will your hubby allow her in the house once she receives it? I don't know what to suggest for killing her boredom if she is not interested in crafts. Crafts save my sanity, maybe she could do some research on crafts that she might like to learn? It doesn't help with the social aspect of health though and I think she needs it. I'm sorry your husband is being so strict about this even though I understand his concern. Would she be willing to stop going to the gym and work for 2 weeks so she could come visit with you?
@bex953172 - I thought the new "rule" was not to clean ears. I haven't for years, other than use a tissue over my finger and around the ear canal, not in. I was taught that by my doctor when my girls were little.
My pain level is high again today, I really need to get the physio booked and will work on that today.
Yeah you're right lol, I was taught not to put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear? Lmao don't know why an elbow.
I don't even know WHY I did it, I just wasn't thinking at all, I can't even give anyone a reason as to why I thought it was a good idea lmao0 -
JFT Tuesday
1. 1 set of lifts. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Post class plan right away on screen AND on site.
2. Pit Crew: TQT. Mark Es and make recommendations. Input green grades for 4th; check target grades.
3. Classes: Lesson - Topic vs thesis. Review "Laws" essays and identify controlling idea. Choose quotes. Homework for Thursday: Read & respond to "Curiosity" articles.
4. Planning: Grade classwork. Stretch. Philosophy of ed. Read and notes for ch 16-17 P&P. CALL NP.
5. Lunch: Leftovers. Buy Hood Feminism and New Jim Crow?
6. Afternoon: Philosophy of ed. Pick up meds and library book. LIBRARY - The Mystery of Mrs. Christie (Benedict).
7. Evening: S&F 4. Dinner: Chicken? Pizza? Breathe. Set 2 of lifts.
8. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! Chop celery and pack lunch. Set out clothes for tomorrow. Set up JFT for tomorrow.
9. Shower. Review papers by desk. File or trash. Pester S about sending emails for characters OR setting up FB post.
10. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: crunches, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Wed book group. MH Monday check-in; Tough Question Tuesday; Whatever Wednesday AMA; Thankful Thursday. Indochino suit fitting - Atlanta or Nashville?
Scale goalsEnd of 2017: 174.6
End of 2018: 189.2
End of 2019: 196.4
End of 2020: 187.4
Today: 191.0
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. Write 1 reflection weekly; type one in Classroom by Weds. Copy-paste to discussion board for comments due Friday. 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. Unit plan for research (Idea for regular: comparing same story on sites with different biases).
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.
6. Medical: Dentist call to schedule cleaning – March? ObG schedule for April. Schedule PCP for May.
7. Theater: Little Princess.
8. House: 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: Book group. Dinners?
12. Writing: Blog post: Running, Racism and Rum: Learning to Handle Discomfort. Fanfic: Create a scene list for the Batgirl story. Finish the cafe scene for the Titans story. Open Wordpress in Safari.
13. Lifting: 15 squats, 15 deadlifts, 10 shoulder presses, 15 arm raises, 15 pushups, 30 crunches, 15 side lifts, 15 back kicks, horse stance for 5 breaths.
14. 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. 3 posts/week? Create test for MLA format. Create test for infographics and visual information. 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: Persistence. Did not meet my run goal today. I was (and am) so TIRED.Reminder: Last year's WFTY was progress, and I am ... actually, I was going to say content, but it's more than that. I'm proud of myself, and I'm pleased with the progress that I made. Even without the challenges throughout the year, I accomplished things that I should be proud of; and given those challenges, I'm even happier about what I was able to do.2 -
❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️
❄️⛄️JANUARY ⛄️❄️
❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️
January 2021🔹Word - BalanceKeep your chin up!
🔹I am in tune with my dreams
🔹I know what is right for me
🔹I will pursue my dreams and greatest passion
January 2021
Life Affirmations
🔹I live in congruence with my authentic self
🔹I am mindful
🔹I am creative every day
🔹I foster positivity
🔹I am compassionate
Turning up is the ultimate success![*] 1 Jan: 147.2- Name: Terri
- Age: 74
- Height: 5'2"
- SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
- Joined MFP: Jan 2015
- 1st Goal: 190 Sept 2015
- UGW: 145
- 01 Aug 2019: 170.1
- 31 Dec 2019: 151.2
- 31 Dec 2020: 145.6
[*] 8 Jan: 144.2 (lowest in many years)
[*] 15 Jan: 145.2
[*] Total weight loss: 81
January Daily Goals: Week 3
Fri: ✅ Sat: ✅ Sun: ✅ Mon: ✅
Tue: Wed: Thu:- Weight < 150: ✅4/7
- Reduce Fat%: ✅ 29.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2[/s] 23.4
- Increase Muscle%: ✅ 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7: 30.9: 31.1
- Calories in the green ✅ 4/7
- Steps > 7500 ✅ 4/7
- Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily✅ 4/7
- Active hours > 6 daily ✅ 4/7
Positive intentions for Tue:- Meditation
- Daily Yoga/tai chi practice
- Outdoor walk
- Laundry
- continue work on Hobbies room clear out
- Daily Chores
- Zoom meeting- Financial advisor
- Puzzles: Watch TV:
- Ch 2 'Travels with Charlie, John Steinbeck ongoing
- Keep up to date with email
Active Rest Day
Terri 🦄
2 - Name: Terri
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JFT, Mon, 1/18
1. log all food
2. mindful eating -- other than tonite I grabbed a handful of marshmallows .. but at least I stopped at ONE handful! Drinking my water, and sewing the rest of the nite!
3. concentrate on water
4. read simple abundance
5. work on quilt top -- doing that now
6. work on tax for business. Its a holiday, so won't be able to find out if the problem was fixed though. Got most everything ready .. hoping tomorrow I hear from the state and to get the mix-up corrected!
7. go for a walk. Have not gone out walking for 2 days becuase of snow/ice. Hoping so much to have sunshine! I went out for 2 walks today .. it was 40 degrees, and beautiful. Its amazing what fresh air can do ... I walked with a friend for 90 minutes -- 4 miles, than went out before dinner and walked with another friend. There is nothing like good friends and fresh air to lift the stress. We keep our distance when walking .. they on the sidewalk.. me on the street. Luckly I live in a quiet subdivision .. not much traffic
8. brush teeth at 8 -- only water Brushed my teeth .. but I still ate the marshmallows. No more though!
JFT, Tues 1/19
1. log all food
2. mindful eating
3. concentrate on water
4. help hubby with shipping
5. work on quilt top -- one more border to add
6. go for a walk
7. water in the evening. brush teeth at 8... no more snacking!
@HealthyTrent -- you are doing amazing! It was great how you got right back on track after going off with your calories! The soup sounds really good.
@Snowflake1968 -- I have tried so many crafts for my daughter .. painting, yarn for crochet or knitting, adult color books, and just now I bought her some quilling. She does like to read, so that helps. But she does not like TV.. does not play games on her ipad. I told her she has to try and help herself more, and really work hard at finding things to do. We do see her EVERY nite.. .. I have the garage set up with a heater, 3 chairs, and a rug laid down, so it really has not been bad in that way .. we do see her often and visit. But I know she just wants to come in the house .. just to be around people. We can't trust her if she tells us she does not go places. We were letting her in the house, until she accidently let it slip that there was a positive covid case where she works. So that is why hubby is so scared. In a way, she has grown up a lot .... there will be a day where this home will not be here for her to come to. So we are hoping this will help her in others ways as well ... more independence, and not relying on us to always be there... but as a mom... its is hard.
@PackerFanInGB -- I am doing "winter sowing". This is my first year to try this. You take a milk jug .. cut it in half, and plant seeds in it. Tape it shut, and put it outside. The milk jug acts like a little greenhouse, and snow, rain, etc waters it until when the seeds are ready to start growing early march.(look up winter sowing .. tons of youtube videos on it) So we'll see if it works.Hubby also got me some grow lites and a heat mat .. so I am going to attempt to grow some inside also. I have visions of a beautiful, cut flower garden next year. But ... I told a friend, I will probably do all this work, and plant them.. and the deer will chew them down to the ground! We have as many as 15 deer in our backyard at times!
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JFT 1/18 MON:
Call vet✅
Look over job ads❌
Tax stuff❌
Log✅
I tell you, anymore, I just don't accomplish things until it is absolutely necessary. Procrastination to the Nth... Came home, kicked back to watch news and scroll FB, fell asleep and literally slept for 10 hours. On a Monday. Felt great. And feeling fortunate I can even do that! Feel a high calorie week coming on.
JFT 1/19 TUES:
Log including water
Seriously think about food choices
TAX STUFF
JOB STUFF
Have a great day!❤️
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Ok Monday
Stay green...❌
Zwift tonight✅
No beer✅
No candy✅ But did eat cookie which is why I wasn’t green
Slept so well last night... amazing how much alcohol messes with my sleep. Always sleep better when the evening doesn’t include alcohol...
Tuesday goals
Stay green...
Zwift workout
No beer
No candy
No cookie
Pull ups
Push-ups
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Overall good day on Monday
For Monday:
-I'm grateful for my health and that I restarted MFP January 1, 2020. Every journey starts with a single step!
-1900 calories. Start the week at a solid number: 2060. Over by a bag of animal crackers. Not the end of the world but my commitments mean something
-Work out for 80 minutes, make it happen on a busy day: 92 minutes including a 53 minute, 2.25 mile treadmill walk. Had to break up my workout into three parts but made it happen. Overstated Push Ups and Crunches in my weekly totals yesterday by 6X
-Eat between 8 and 6: Done. The 6:00 cut off kept me from going further over my calorie limit
-Eat dinner at the table: Done
-Invest 15 minutes on professional development: Podcasts on walk
-Invest 30 minutes on home duties: Need to track better but believe I accomplished this
-Read in bed, turn off the wifi on my iPad: Double meh
For Tuesday:
-I'm grateful for my bride on many fronts. Today I'm grateful that she has always supported my career and our need to move. Twice I've taken her away from family, friends and homes to take on a new challenge. She made those moves without hesitation. As we head into the final three years of my working career, she'll make the final where we establish our retirement base.
-1800 calories. Move the weekly average towards 1900:
-Work out for 80 minutes:
-Eat between 8 and 6:
-Eat dinner at the table:
-Invest 15 minutes in professional development:
-Invest 30 minutes on home duties:
-Read one book chapter in bed:
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ZizzyBumble wrote: »Monday 18 January
Log 😊
Stay in the green 😊
5 fruit and veg 😊
Water
Fitbit exercise goals 😊
Weigh 😊 trend ↔️
I think I’m turning into a sloth - I really don’t feel like doing anything remotely energetic. My husband has suggested a walk around the bay later today. It’s cold and wet - I won’t see anything with rain on my glasses and I won’t see much more without my glasses 👿
We didn’t walk, the weather was foul so indoor exercise.3 -
Tuesday 19 January
Log
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Water
Fitbit exercise goals
Weigh 😊 trend ↔️
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pridesabtch wrote: »JFT Monday
- sleep in
- Log everything
- Stay green
WFY Forgiveness (self)
Yesterday was a disaster food wise. I was just ate all day, and nothing healthy. My knee is really sore so I took the day off the bike, and I think I got a little down about that which lead to eating. Oh well, its just a day, and my weight has had a steady downward trend the past few weeks, 1lb a week to be exact. I'm not going to meet the 10 pounds by Valentines Day challenge at this rate, but it is maintainable.
Taking another day off exercise today, hoping that my knee will straighten up on its own.
JFT Tuesday
- Shower and work by 8:00 threw on a ball cap and got there by 8:30
- Call and reschedule dentist appointment
- Log all Food
- Stay Green
- Read Bible
WFY: Forgiveness (self)
Have a wonderful Day y'all!5 -
Recap 1/18 M
1) Treadmill before work 3.13 mi
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks (3 floors)
14/14 boom! 15k
3) Prelogged all but supper / net cals zero / 14c water
Takeout from local restaurant with hubby at home & I splurged. Net cals -612 & 13c. Tomorrow will be better.
4) Work in office: AJNH / Facebook Live 12:00 / keep up w/ emails = 3/3
5) Prep lunch, snacks & water bottle / enjoy evening w/ hubby
= 2/2
6) UNPLUG 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / Voltaren / 6:15 alarm (x-train before work) = 2.5/5
JFT 1/19 T
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks (3 floors)
2) Prelog / net cals zero / 14c water
3) Work in office: AJNH testing / call Tim for clarifications / webinar 2:30
4) On way home: pick up challenge event packet / Ulta (jumbo sale) / Target (list of bday cards)
5) Make veggie soup / prep lunch, snacks, water bottle & overnight oats / declutter 15 min. / balance bank accts / one other chore?
6) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / Voltaren / 6:15 alarm (x-train before work)
Last evening was wonderful with hubby home for federal holiday. When I got home from work, I was surprised he had washed a pile of dirty dishes, a chore he intensely dislikes. He also cleaned our glass top stove for me. We spent evening getting takeout (and taking dog for ride) & watching a movie together. Happy me.
This a.m. my body needed more sleep so I reset alarm. No x-training and no exercise calories today. Planning to use up chicken broth & make veggie soup tonight. That will help keep calories lower.
2021 Goals:1) Weight 150#Word for 2021: Gratitude ~ be mindful of & appreciate my many blessings
2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
3) Post weekly weigh-in on JFT for accountability. Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I peek occasionally other days. My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale.
4) Take measurements & log on MFP every month end ~ remember this year!
5) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x) ~ mostly walking but include weights/circuit & other x-training
6) Participate in race or challenge events even if virtual ~ started MapMyWalk You Vs. Year 1021K on Jan. 1 / virtual 50 Mile Frenzy 11.27.20 - 1.15.21 (replaced Frenzy on the Fox for Jan. 2021) 50.37 miles 12.17.20 and continuing to log / Tour de Northeast WI virtual challenge: cover distance from Oshkosh to Gills Rock (139 miles) 1.1.21 - 3.31.21
7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together ~ excellent goal last year that should be repeated
8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states) ~ had this goal in 2020 and how ironic
9) Declutter bedroom, home office and basement ~ made good progress in 2020 & want to keep it up2 -
JFT - Monday Jan 18
Scale 200.2
1L of water -
Log all food -
JFT - Tuesday Jan 18
Scale 199.0
1L of water
Log all food
@teigansdad - I'm sorry about your dog.
@mytime6630 - I can't imagine the worry you must have for your daughter. It's so hard no matter how old they are.
@shenna333 - You must have needed that sleep.
@ZizzyBumble - I remember a friends dad trying to figure out a way to make windshield wipers for my glasses after we had walked from school to his garage in the rain. They sure are a pain, but like you I'm blind without them.
@PackerFanInGB - It's nice to see you posting regularly again.3 -
2021 goalsWalk or Jog 1000 miles - (at 48/1000)
consistently track my eating and activity (Logged 18/18 days so far)
Weight from 230.9 12/31/2020 to 190-200 lbs. by 3/31/2021 (currently 223.2)
undergo IVF (will continue trying to lose weight until I conceive)
JFT Monday 1/18 recap
Wake up at 7am, walk for 30 min. - slept in, but did walk 1st thing!
Get work stuff done by 11am got it done as soon as I could, but had to rearrange my day due to an appointment I forgot about and more work than I expected
Catalog 20 books on Goodreads did not do
Read/listen to audiobook for 1 hour Done!
Log food/activity Done!
Drink 100+ oz Didn't quite hit this
Hit 15k steps Ended up taking a (much needed) rest day
Go to bed by 10pm technically was in bed, but ended up watching some TV
JFT Tuesday 1/19
Log food/activity
Read/listen to audiobook for 1 hour
12k steps
Drink 100+ oz
catalog 20 books on Goodreads
go to bed by 10pm, wake up 6am & walk 1st thing
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I tell you, anymore, I just don't accomplish things until it is absolutely necessary. Procrastination to the Nth... Came home, kicked back to watch news and scroll FB, fell asleep and literally slept for 10 hours. On a Monday. Felt great. And feeling fortunate I can even do that! Feel a high calorie week coming on.
Honestly I think we all need days/weeks like this on occasion.
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JFT WWR 300
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❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️January 2021
❄️⛄️JANUARY ⛄️❄️
❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️🔹Word - BalanceKeep your chin up!
🔹I am in tune with my dreams
🔹I know what is right for me
🔹I will pursue my dreams and greatest passion
January 2021
Life Affirmations
🔹I live in congruence with my authentic self
🔹I am mindful
🔹I am creative every day
🔹I foster positivity
🔹I am compassionate
Turning up is the ultimate success![*] 1 Jan: 147.2- Name: Terri
- Age: 74
- Height: 5'2"
- SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
- Joined MFP: Jan 2015
- 1st Goal: 190 Sept 2015
- UGW: 145
- 01 Aug 2019: 170.1
- 31 Dec 2019: 151.2
- 31 Dec 2020: 145.6
[*] 8 Jan: 144.2 (lowest in many years)
[*] 15 Jan: 145.2
[*] Total weight loss: 81
January Daily Goals: Week 3
Fri: ✅ Sat: ✅ Sun: ✅ Mon: ✅
Tue: ✅ Wed: Thu:- Weight < 150: ✅5/7
- Reduce Fat%: ✅ 29.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2[/s] 23.4
- Increase Muscle%: ✅ 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7: 30.9: 31.1
- Calories in the green ✅ 5/7
- Steps > 7500 ✅ 5/7
- Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily✅ 5/7
- Active hours > 6 daily ✅ 5/7
Positive intentions for Wed 20:- Meditation
- Daily Yoga/tai chi practice
- Laundry
- Weekly grocery shop
- Declutter fridge
- continue work on Hobbies room clear out
- Daily Chores
- Puzzles: Watch TV:
- Ch 3 'Travels with Charlie, John Steinbeck ongoing
- Keep up to date with email
Hang in there my little chickadees. Better days are coming.
Terri 🦄
2 - Name: Terri
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JFT Wednesday
1. 1 set of lifts. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Post class plan right away on screen AND on site.
2. Pit Crew: WW. Mark Es and make recommendations.
3. Classes: Write summary of challenge book p 1-20; continue or not and why? Lesson - Essay structure. NRI practice. NRI quiz. Then classwork from Tuesday, then homework. PASS OUT PRs.
4. Planning: Inauguration. Stretch. Philosophy of ed. Read and notes for ch 16-17 P&P. CALL NP.
5. Lunch: Leftovers. Buy Hood Feminism and New Jim Crow?
6. Afternoon: Philosophy of ed. Run?
7. Evening: S&F 4. Dinner: Pizza. Livestream. Breathe. Set 2 of lifts.
8. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! Chop celery and pack lunch. Set out clothes for tomorrow. Set up JFT for tomorrow.
9. Shower. Review papers by desk. File or trash. Pester S about sending emails for characters OR setting up FB post.
10. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: crunches, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Wed book group. MH Monday check-in; Tough Question Tuesday; Whatever Wednesday AMA; Thankful Thursday. Indochino suit fitting - Atlanta or Nashville?
Scale goalsEnd of 2017: 174.6
End of 2018: 189.2
End of 2019: 196.4
End of 2020: 187.4
Today: 191.2
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. Write 1 reflection weekly; type one in Classroom by Weds. Copy-paste to discussion board for comments due Friday. 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. Unit plan for research (Idea for regular: comparing same story on sites with different biases).
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.
6. Medical: Dentist call to schedule cleaning – March? ObG schedule for April. Schedule PCP for May.
7. Theater: Little Princess.
8. House: 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: Book group. Dinners?
12. Writing: Blog post: Running, Racism and Rum: Learning to Handle Discomfort. Fanfic: Create a scene list for the Batgirl story. Finish the cafe scene for the Titans story. Open Wordpress in Safari.
13. Lifting: 15 squats, 15 deadlifts, 10 shoulder presses, 15 arm raises, 15 pushups, 30 crunches, 15 side lifts, 15 back kicks, horse stance for 5 breaths.
14. 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. 3 posts/week? Create test for MLA format. Create test for infographics and visual information. 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: Persistence. Not much to say. I like my classes. I'm stressed a lot. We've had a pay cut and yet we're being asked to do more and more and more. I'm tired.Reminder: Last year's WFTY was progress, and I am ... actually, I was going to say content, but it's more than that. I'm proud of myself, and I'm pleased with the progress that I made. Even without the challenges throughout the year, I accomplished things that I should be proud of; and given those challenges, I'm even happier about what I was able to do.4 -
JFT, Tues 1/19
1. log all food
2. mindful eating We went to sams today since there usually are not many people there. Bought some chocolate covered almonds, and chocolate covered raisins. End up eating a handful of each! But .. I stopped, and drinking water, so it could have been worse. Now... I just have to monitor how much I eat of these!
3. concentrate on water
4. help hubby with shipping
5. work on quilt top -- one more border to add
6. go for a walk
7. water in the evening. brush teeth at 8... no more snacking! Got into the almonds.... but at least I did not eat the entire bunch.
JFT, Wed 1/20
1. try and get a walk in
2. mindful eating
3. log all food
4. concentrate on water
5. work on pinning quilt... I have 3 quilts to finish up. The tops are pieced... now need to finish
6. plan my garden!!! I am so excited with the seeds I planted so far ... I have visions of the most beautiful garden! Well... we'll see!
7. water in the evening ... brush teeth at 8
8. read simple abundance
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Tuesday goals
Stay green...✅
Zwift workout✅
No beer✅
No candy
No cookie✅
Pull ups✅
Push-ups✅
Woohoo!!! It’s been a while since I knocked out every daily goal..
Got a busy day on tap today... gotta travel between two hospitals back and forth..
Wanna keep the above rolling.
Wednesday goals
Stay green...
Zwift workout
No beer
No candy
No cookie
Pull ups
Push-ups5 -
Good day on all fronts
For Tuesday:
-I'm grateful for my bride on many fronts. Today I'm grateful that she has always supported my career and our need to move. Twice I've taken her away from family, friends and homes to take on a new challenge. She made those moves without hesitation. As we head into the final three years of my working career, she'll make the final where we establish our retirement base.
-1800 calories. Move the weekly average towards 1900: 1821, over by a Hershey's kiss
-Work out for 80 minutes: 91 minutes including a 53 minute 2.26 mile treadmill walk
-Eat between 8 and 6: Done
-Eat dinner at the table: Done
-Invest 15 minutes in professional development: Podcasts on walk, chapter of book in bed
-Invest 30 minutes on home duties: Done
-Read one book chapter in bed: Done
For Wednesday:
-I'm grateful for the many experiences I've enjoyed in my life. Been thinking of my in - laws who passed r and 5 years ago. They treated us to several Hawaii trips and the first to Oahu and Maui was full of memories.
-1800 calories and get my weekly averaged under 1900:
-Work out for 80 minutes:
-Eat between 8 and 6:
-Eat dinner at the table:
-Invest 15 minutes in professional development:
-Invest 30 minutes on home duties:
-Read one book chapter in bed:
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ZizzyBumble wrote: »Tuesday 19 January
Log 😊
Stay in the green 😊
5 fruit and veg 😊
Water 😊
Fitbit exercise goals
Weigh 😊 trend ↔️
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Wednesday 20 January
Log
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Water
Fitbit exercise goals
Weigh 😊 trend ↔️
I think I’m ready to try harder to looses the final bit of weight. I’ve allowed myself to slip into drinking more wine and I think that’s what is keeping me at maintenance rather than a slight loss 😡.2 -
oof - been a rough couple of days. Am determined to get back to my new normal today!
Recap JFT Tuesday 1/19
Log food/activity (Done!)
Read/listen to audiobook for 1 hour (Done!)
12k steps (Nope - hit just under 8k)
Drink 100+ oz (Nope)
catalog 20 books on Goodreads (Nope)
go to bed by 10pm, wake up 6am & walk 1st thing (Made the bedtime, did not wake up early...)
JFT Wednesday 1/20
Log food/activity
Walk 15 min at lunch, and 45-60 min after work
Drink 80+ oz
Go to bed by 10pm, wake up at 6am and walk 1st thing
Stick to my pre-logged food choices2 -
Good morning! Yesterday my twins turned 40 years old! Holy cow! Where does time go? It seems like it wasn't long ago I was holding them in my arms and rocking them.
I'm keeping the same goals today. I need to make these into routine, so although boring I need to continue to try getting these down before moving onto other things!
Have a great day everyone!
Just for Today:- NoBS 24H Daily Plan & Assess
- Spend 2 minutes writing in my Journal (start small until it is habit).
- 64+ oz of water
- Podcasts: Joyce Meyer / No BS / Half Size Me / Read the Bible in One Year
- 30 minutes of low knee impact activity: Leslie Sansone, Body Groove, light hand weights, beginner/chair Yoga, take my buddy for a walk, Tai Chi, treadmill. PICK ONE!
- Visit mom and perhaps sew a bit.
- Close kitchen at 7:30 pm - brush & floss and then no eating.
- Update and close MFP Food diary.
- Evening Routine: Gratitude journal, daily readings from Joyce Meyer and Simple Abundance. Read something fun and lights out at 10:30.
Mantra 2021: Slow and steady wins the race. Be intentional in your actions.
To-Do's:- Pay Bills
- Adjust Budget for February
- Birthday Cards for Aidan, Kelly, Terry
- Shred mom's papers for her
- Pick up M's "food" ingredients and make a batch
- Go through clothing in basement - toss / donate / keep
- Send Matt letter
- Research self-employment ideas
- Make Dr appt for knees
- Upload info for medical ins.
- Call DWD WUI
- Mop
- Dust
- Laundry
- Vision Board Live Training on Replay
- Make vision board
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Recap 1/19 T
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks (3 floors) 13/14 & 10,2k
2) Prelog / net cals zero / 14c water
-143 (no exercise cals) 13c
3) Work in office: AJNH testing / call Tim for clarifications / webinar 2:30 = 3/3
4) On way home: pick up challenge event packet (Run Away Shoes) / Ulta (jumbo sale) / Target (list of bday cards) = 3/3
5) Make veggie soup home too late to start / prep lunch, snacks, water bottle & overnight oats / declutter 15 min. / balance bank accts / one other chore? several = 3/5
6) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / Voltaren / 6:15 alarm (x-train before work) = 5/5
JFT 1/20 W
1) X-trained before work
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks (3 floors)
3) Prelog / net cals zero / 14c water
4) Work in conference room: cont. AJNH progress / print EESS sheet / update PRO s/s comments / keep up w/ emails / sanitize room 4:00
5) 4:45 optometrist / air in tires (stupid check pressure light w/ plummeting temp) / wash dishes / declutter 15 min. / other chore?
6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 7:00 alarm (walk dog before work)
This a.m. I actually reset my early alarm intending to sack in again. Then I laid there completely awake so got myself out of bed & into basement for x-training. Beats walking dog outside in single digit temp & negative wind chill. Baby, it's cold outside!
2021 Goals:1) Weight 150#Word for 2021: Gratitude ~ be mindful of & appreciate my many blessings
2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
3) Post weekly weigh-in on JFT for accountability. Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I peek occasionally other days. My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale.
4) Take measurements & log on MFP every month end ~ remember this year!
5) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x) ~ mostly walking but include weights/circuit & other x-training
6) Participate in race or challenge events even if virtual ~ started MapMyWalk You Vs. Year 1021K on Jan. 1 / virtual 50 Mile Frenzy 11.27.20 - 1.15.21 (replaced Frenzy on the Fox for Jan. 2021) 50.37 miles 12.17.20 and continuing to log / Tour de Northeast WI virtual challenge: cover distance from Oshkosh to Gills Rock (139 miles) 1.1.21 - 3.31.21
7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together ~ excellent goal last year that should be repeated
8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states) ~ had this goal in 2020 and how ironic
9) Declutter bedroom, home office and basement ~ made good progress in 2020 & want to keep it up1
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