JUST FOR TODAY -- Daily Commitment Thread for 2021
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Eugh why are other kids so mean and stupid. Honestly. I knew I'd have to deal with kids daft behaviour (including my own!) In school but not for a 7 year old and 5 year old. I was expecting it more in high school!
Last week someone told Saskia to "go suck your mum's vagina.." now that one was pretty funny. I laughed at that one (in my head), sask just thought it was weird. But still inappropriate so I just mentioned it to the teacher. Not that I was bothered but if it was my kid saying that I'd want to know.
But last week, Marley got paired with a year 6 student. They're called "BUDDIES" and they're supposed to support them in their younger years.
Only today just before getting home she started crying. When I asked what was up she said she was talking about "squid games" with her (as far as I'm aware Marley only knows the game Red Light, Green Light, she has not seen ANY of the shows as I have everything parental controlled.) And this girl has told Marley (a five year old!) That when they died they got chopped up into little pieces and put into a refrigerator.. I was gobsmacked.
What's worse is it took me a long time to convince her otherwise. She was saying "no but she's watched the show she was right!!!" I had to say I've watched it too and that doesn't happen. And that it's all fake its all shot with cameras and it's just scary film for adults. NOT REAL.
The school dealt with it appropriately and immediately which was good.
She gets a new buddy and the other kid can't be a buddy with anyone else.
I dread to think what high schools gonna be like..
Sorry rant over. Had to get that off my chest I've been fuming bout it since! I hope she never points that kid out lol
Anyway, drama drama. I'll get back to posting soon when I screw my head on straight!3 -
Hour commitment - I won’t eatagain until after 5pm2
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JFT - Sunday Nov 21
1.5L of water - 🙄 I don’t think so, it was close though
JFT Post - 😩 I started to and then my friend called. It was late when we got off the phone so I just went to bed.
Log all food - 😩 same as above too chatty!
JFT - Monday Nov 22
1.5L of water - 👿 I poured it and then forgot to drink it at work
JFT Post - 🙂
Log all food - 🙂 I’ll do it when I’m done here.
@littleblackskirt - that’s sounds like a lovely Saturday to me.
@Bex953172 - kids are incredibly cruel. I hate school, the whole thing needs to be rethought in my opinion. You can’t blame the teachers they do all they can, but people’s parenting leaves a lot to be desired. The sad fact is most of the kids that cause the issues are living in terrible situations.
Our Grandson got beat up his first day of school this year. He didn’t even know the name of the kids that did it so he had no idea why they chose him to beat on.
I bought this after Christmas last year for $4 thinking I would work on it throughout the year for our Granddaughter. True to form, I’m just getting it finished and now I have 100 things to do for Christmas. I’ll do her brother’s next.
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littleblackskirt wrote: »
JFT Monday 22nd Nov
Foot exercises no
Back exercises some
Sensible meals yes?
Only one snack 2
Clear paperwork yes
Also walked to the shop, about 40 minutes
Think I need to reorganize my mealtimes. I have a very sensible breakfast and lunch, but recently have been in the habit of helping get grandson to bed (now worked out it has to be early!). By the time I've chatted to son afterwards then come home, It's way past my normal time for an evening meal and as I'm not feeling too hungry I just don't bother making anything. Now that's good for keeping calories down, but it's not good for nutrition as that's when I'd eat most of my daily veg and protein.
I don't like having my main meal at lunch time, so I'll need to give it some thought.
JFT Tuesday 23rd Nov
Foot exercises
Back exercises
Sensible meals
Only one snack
Walk
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pridesabtch wrote: »
JFT Monday
- Up at 5:00
decided to sleep in until 6:15)
- Weigh
I did it, but it was up likely from the sodium this weekend
- Work by 7:00
- Morning Meetings
- Equipment installations
- Document revisions / approvals
- GLU Data crunching
- Doc appointment
- Family dinner
- Go to Verizon to get Christmas gifts for the girls. The youngest needs a new phone and they are BOGO so the oldest gets one too. Granted its the 12 not the 13, but for BOGO you can't pass that up. Still an upgrade over the 10s they have. &
- Log food
- Stay green
- No alcohol
Have a lovely Monday y'all!
Yesterday wasn't bad, I did just about everything but buy phones. The guy told me to wait until ~ Dec 15 to get it so we could take advantage of trade ins and Christmas offers. Works for me, and I'll probably get the girls and perhaps myself new iPhone 13s. We have loyalty cash which gives us a $400 credit on each phone.
Family dinner was nice. Hubby made one of Sierra's favorites, spaghetti. I ate a reasonable portion and my calories were in line yesterday, but I skipped weighing this morning. I'd like to say it's because I was rushed or that I forgot, but the truth is, I was afraid to see the number. Funny thing is, it's never as bad as I imagine it to be. If I'd just look, I'd know where I was, but I didn't now I feel defeated and as if I'm failing... again. Gotta get my head on straight. This time of year is tough, but there is no reason I can't have the food I want in reasonable portions and at least maintain through the holidays.
Nothing much planned for today. Work then baking (gee that will help my diet...). I know, it's a life style change and I can eat the pie if I chose to. It really is all about choices... Skip the gravy, have the pie. It's an odd Thanksgiving this year. We typically host Thanksgiving and my SIL does Christmas, but with our dog situation, we just can't have a house full of people. Of course we had already purchased all of the supplies. So the plan is we cook all of the food and just take it to my SIL's to eat. This is kind of a pain in the rump, but it is a solution
Enough whining! On to goals
JFT Tuesday
- Weigh
- Work by 7:00 7:30
- Work half day in Delrin, half day at home
- Bake
- Log
- Stay green
- no alcohol
Have terrific Tuesday y'all!2 -
Recap 11/22 M - Planned rest day, first one in seven days. Only 4 miles left to reach 456 miles for the virtual challenge and my medal!
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks
not bad for rest day 8K & 13/14
2) Net calories zero / 14c water
lack of supper plans so hubby & I ate fast food, then snacked on chips = ack! net cals guesstimated at -569 & 12c
3) ROP-BJ finish video review & related checklists
nearly done, ran into few issues & more than one exception
4) Pick up meal order on way home / mail TY card / debone leftover rotisserie chicken / put away clean clothes / another ta-da? TA-DA = 5/5
5) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / Calm app / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work & complete virtual challenge) = 4/6
JFT 11/23 T
1) Walked dog 4.21 mi before work happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks
3) Stick w/ supper plans / net calories zero / 14c water
4) ROP-BJ complete video review & checklists / prep walk-thru & inquiry checklists / email on-site plans next week to mgmt / Facebook Live 12:00 / start F&D summaries if time
5) Pick up winter boots from shoe repair shop / wash dishes / another ta-da?
6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / Calm app / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work ~ can be shorter route, finally)
This morning it was cold but calm when I left the house at 6 a.m. 17F (-8C) so I layered up to walk dog. Totally worth it. I completed 456 miles (since June 12) for 2x the distance in the virtual shoreline challenge, so I get a medal!
Because I'm all about my race bling. hahahaha
2021 Goals:1) Weight 150#
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! ~ 1.31.21 ~ 2.28.21 ~ 4.3.21 ~ 4.30.21 not pretty ~ skipped 5.31.21 & 6.30.21 ~ 7.31.21 accountable ~ 9.1.21 horrible after vacation but recorded ~ 9.30.21 small improvements yay ~ 10.31.21
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 completed 97.44 miles total / Tour de Northeast WI virtual challenge: cover distance from Oshkosh to Gills Rock (139 miles) 1.1.21 - 3.31.21 ~ completed distance on 3.21.21 / 30/45 Build to Bellin virtual challenge 30 min. activity for total of 1,350 min. in 45 days 3.1.21 - 4.15.21 = 146 out of 339 in 34:00:42 / Hope 2021 Face Mask virtual 5K (benefits No Kid Hungry) anytime 5.11.21 in 58:04 / 100 Miles in May virtual challenge ~ 134.68 miles would've been more if I hadn't sluffed off on dog walks one week / Bellin (virtual) 10K on 6.19.21 after thunderstorm in 1:45:49 ave. pace 17:02 per mile / Titletown Wellness Shoreline Challenge: virtual distance from Gills Rock to Pleasant Prairie (228 miles) as many times as possible 6.12.21 - 11.26.21 / Packers 5K IN PERSON 7.24.21 48:36 ave. pace 15:39 / Bellin Women's Pink Pumpkin 5K IN PERSON 10.2.21 47:34 ave. pace 15:19 second half pace 14:48 / Run for the Hill of It (trail) 5K 10.9.21 in person 52:10 ave. pace 16:48 hill climb 1:44
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 up
Word for 2021: Gratitude ~ be mindful of & appreciate my many blessings3 -
Janele0627 wrote: »JFT 11/22
- Up by 7:30 X 8:00
- Morning routine ✓
- Vitamins ✓
- 20 minutes of cardio ✓
- 64 oz of water ✓ 65
- Pick up groceries ✓
- Log everything ✓
- Night routine ✓
- Bed by 10:30 ??? I honestly don't remember lolWow, had a productive day yesterday. But now I'm tired today, ugh. Feels like one step forward, two back...
JFT 11/23
- 20 minutes of cardio
- 64 oz of water
- Log everything2 -
Hour commitment - just finished early lunch, now I won’t eat again until dinner with DH. Off for a long hike!1
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Live! Laugh! Love!!! NOW!!! Mindfully!!!
'Just for today' is such a positive phrase. 'Just for an hour', 'just for now'. One day at a time; one step at a time; one pound at a time, we will get to where we want to be, slowly and steadily.
🎯 JFT ONE GOAL CHALLENGE 🎯Thu 11: DH has gone out birdwatching with his pal, so I am planning a ME day.Sun 21: Rest day + family Skype ✅
Had a lovely restful day.
Fri 12: Go for a walk with DH or plant up some more bulbs.
We planted bulbs.
Sat 13: Put away all the cardmaking stuff from making daughter's birthday card
All back where it belongs 😂
Sun 14: Visit daughter to celebrate her upcoming birthday on 18 Nov We had a lovely lunch with daughter and grandsons.
Mon 15: Make a thank you card for my friend. We are having coffee tomorrow morning.
Tues 16: Finish planting the main winter planters ✅
Wed 17: change /launder bedding✅
Thu 18: work on one of my Christmas projects✅
Fri 19: Get through my Gynae appointment this morning, and take it easy afterwards. It was very unpleasant and unsuccessful. I will have to go in for a day procedure to sort out the problem.
I had a prolapse a number of years ago and had a silicone donut implant to hold things in place. It’s needs checked from time to time, but they were been unable to remove both in Sept and today, hence the day procedure under local anaesthetic. One of the ‘joys’ of getting older.
Sat 20: Complete Week 1 Hogwarts tasks ✅
Mon 22: laundry and other chores ✅
Tue 23: prep and attend Craft Group✅ Not sure if these will continue as our local government are reintroducing restrictions because of the rising Covid cases in NI
Wed 24: clean fridge, do weekly grocery shopping
Turning up is the ultimate success!
Personal stats
[*] 6 Oct : 141.6
[*] 9 Nov: 139.6
[*] Total Weight Loss: 87 (SmartScale app)
Focus: maintain > 145
November goal: maintenance
Daily Habits: Week 4
Mon: 🍁 Tue: 🍁 Wed: Thu:
Fri: Sat: Sun:
One week left of November.
Have a great 🦃🎉 Thanksgiving Week 🎉🦃
Daily Habits Reset - 2021
Personal StatsTerri: Female; 76 next birthday; Northern Ireland; married > 55 years; ex Maths teacher; volunteer group leader for U3A (University of the Third Age - life-long learning charity)
SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
LW: 139.2 (Nov 2021)
CW: 139.6
GW: < 145
Daily Habits Update - November 2021
These are the habits I have been developing since joining MFP in Jan 2015.- Log ALL CI/CO (Daily)
- Stay under goal (Daily)
- Balance macros/micros (Daily)
- Hydrate adequately (Daily)
- Choose healthy snacks (Daily)
- Steps > 7500 (Daily)
- Stretch before/after workouts
- 15+ minutes Cardio > 5 days a week
- 15+ mins Strength > 5 days a week
- 15+ mins Flexibility > 5 days a week i
- Active hours > 6
- Practice self-care (Daily)
- Stay up to date with accounts (monthly)
- Mindfulness Practice/meditation ((Daily - morning/evening)
- 1 > 15 mins Declutter sessions (Daily)
- Be creative
- Purchase essential items only
- Read > 1 book from 'to read' pile
- Complete > 2 ongoing craft projects (monthly)
- Learn something new
- 11pm - shutdown of all devices
- Clean up sweep of downstairs after shutdown(daily)
THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.
REMINDERS: One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you.Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!- Daily weight fluctuations are normal, and can be as much as 2 lbs a day for no apparent reason.
- A general downward trend is what we are looking for.
- Eating out can cause apparent weight gain because of high sodium levels, but usually goes quickly. Drinking extra water helps with this.
- The human body does not react instantly to what we do to it. Sometimes it can take several days to see results.
- Plateaus are a normal part of the process. The body is consolidating and adapting to your new way of eating/exercising.
- The closer you get to your goal weight, the more difficult it becomes to lose weight, as your body becomes more efficient at using what you feed it.
- When you exercise you build muscle, which takes up less space than fat, so use measurements as well as weight to assess your progress.
- Getting/Staying fit and healthy requires a lifestyle change for most people.
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Forgot to hit "post" this morning. Better late than never.
Monday 11/22
Log -
Stay green on calories and sodium -
Water -
Laundry - Didn't get past sorting.
2 chores -
Set up quizzes for CRN classes - Just ran out of energy and motivation by the time I got back from my evening class.
JFT Tuesday 11/23
Log
Stay green on calories and sodium
Water
Laundry
Recycling
Primary care appt.
Finish second guest room
Set up quizzes for CRN classes3 -
I forgot to post my goals for today last night. They are the same and I only met one.
JFT - Wednesday Nov 24
1.5L of water
Log all food
Get into JFT3 -
Hour commitment - I won’t eat again until tomorrow.1
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littleblackskirt wrote: »
JFT Tuesday 23rd Nov
Foot exercises yes
Back exercises yes
Sensible meals yes
Only one snack 2
Walk about an hour in the woods, very pleasant day
JFT Wednesday 24th Nov
Foot exercises
Sensible meals
Only one snack
Osteopath appointment
An easy day today as have a back appointment. Will do a few jobs before I go.
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Crunch time. I do enjoy thanksgiving. It's just that it always falls at a tough time in the semester, so...stress. This year, I'm carrying two extra classes, and it just feels like too much. Still, I'll find a way to make it work.
Hope you all have a wonderful day!
Tuesday 11/23
Log -
Stay green on calories and sodium -
Water -
Laundry - Half
Recycling -
Primary care appt. - BP down, HR stable, got a "great job" from the doc on weight loss and exercise
Finish second guest room - No, but I did the main pre-holiday grocery shopping
Set up quizzes for CRN classes - No, need to squeeze that in today.
JFT Tuesday 11/24
Log
Stay green on calories and sodium
Water
Classes until 6 PM
Finish laundry
Pick up remaining items on grocery list
Finish second guest room
Set up quizzes for CRN classes
Last minute clean-up
Start food prep
Get to bed by midnight
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Recap 11/23 T
1) Walked dog 4.21 mi before work happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks 17.2K & 14/14 boom!
3) Stick w/ supper plans / net calories zero / 14c water Hubby and I ate preordered Thanksgiving meal, then I had evening snack. ACK! Net cals -451 (guessing), sodium RED & 14c water.
4) ROP-BJ complete video review & checklists / prep walk-thru & inquiry checklists identified which regs / email on-site plans next week to mgmt / Facebook Live 12:00 / start F&D summaries if time = 3.5/5
5) Pick up winter boots from shoe repair shop / wash dishes / another ta-da? TA-DA = 2/3
6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / Calm app / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work ~ can be shorter route, finally) = 4/6
JFT W 11/24
1) Walked dog 3.87 mi before work, felt balmy at 39F compared to yesterday's 17F happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks
3) Get eating under control / net cals zero / 14c water
4) ROP-BJ review & edit checklists / prep walk-thru & inquiry checklists / email TG Director / start F&D summaries / prep fieldwork s/s / update Project Status s/s / submit PRO, KRO, PAR s/s
5) Pick up bread order / 7:00 church w/ hubby / take food bags / pack stuff for tomorrow / one ta-da?
6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / Calm app / 7:30 alarm (leave for sister's 9 a.m.)
Tomorrow's plan is hubby and I drive 90 miles to mom & dad's, where we switch vehicles and carpool with them & eldest brother to my sister's over an hour away. Reverse process at end of day, so lots of car time. But get to spend time with family. I'm not going to walk dog or log food, taking the day off from MFP & JFT, but will eat/drink sensibly. I will return to logging on Friday. Have a Happy Thanksgiving, all my US JFTers!
2021 Goals:1) Weight 150#
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! ~ 1.31.21 ~ 2.28.21 ~ 4.3.21 ~ 4.30.21 not pretty ~ skipped 5.31.21 & 6.30.21 ~ 7.31.21 accountable ~ 9.1.21 horrible after vacation but recorded ~ 9.30.21 small improvements yay ~ 10.31.21
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 completed 97.44 miles total / Tour de Northeast WI virtual challenge: cover distance from Oshkosh to Gills Rock (139 miles) 1.1.21 - 3.31.21 ~ completed distance on 3.21.21 / 30/45 Build to Bellin virtual challenge 30 min. activity for total of 1,350 min. in 45 days 3.1.21 - 4.15.21 = 146 out of 339 in 34:00:42 / Hope 2021 Face Mask virtual 5K (benefits No Kid Hungry) anytime 5.11.21 in 58:04 / 100 Miles in May virtual challenge ~ 134.68 miles would've been more if I hadn't sluffed off on dog walks one week / Bellin (virtual) 10K on 6.19.21 after thunderstorm in 1:45:49 ave. pace 17:02 per mile / Titletown Wellness Shoreline Challenge: virtual distance from Gills Rock to Pleasant Prairie (228 miles) as many times as possible 6.12.21 - 11.26.21 / Packers 5K IN PERSON 7.24.21 48:36 ave. pace 15:39 / Bellin Women's Pink Pumpkin 5K IN PERSON 10.2.21 47:34 ave. pace 15:19 second half pace 14:48 / Run for the Hill of It (trail) 5K 10.9.21 in person 52:10 ave. pace 16:48 hill climb 1:44
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 up
Word for 2021: Gratitude ~ be mindful of & appreciate my many blessings3 -
Janele0627 wrote: »JFT 11/23
- 20 minutes of cardio ✓ Did with weights!
- 64 oz of water X 42
- Log everything X Was doing good...until pre-bedtime snackingI found new motivation to keep myself going - we're taking a vacation in February to Florida! I want to look and feel good while I lay next to the pool or go swimming with the manatees!
JFT 11/24
- 20 minutes of cardio
- 64 oz of water
- Log everything
- Shower5 -
Janele0627 wrote: »Janele0627 wrote: »JFT 11/23
- 20 minutes of cardio ✓ Did with weights!
- 64 oz of water X 42
- Log everything X Was doing good...until pre-bedtime snackingI found new motivation to keep myself going - we're taking a vacation in February to Florida! I want to look and feel good while I lay next to the pool or go swimming with the manatees!
JFT 11/24
- 20 minutes of cardio
- 64 oz of water
- Log everything
- Shower
Thats a great motivator and I hope you have a great time!
I went to Florida as a kid with my parents for Disneyland and such, all the main attractions. Very good memories.
Where abouts are you going?
Unfortunately I don't think I'll be able to go in my lifetime again, too expensive, I was grateful my parents took me. Just wish I could do the same for my kids! Although, you never know
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@Bex953172 I've only gone once, my junior year of high school, with my color guard and marching band. We went to Disney.
For this trip, we'll be just outside of Orlando. We're staying with the in-laws at an Air B&B they rented. The house is beautiful!
I really want to do this amazing "Swim with the Manatees" event they do down there!2 -
Omg that would be amazing. I used to get jealous of my friends who went swimming with dolphins. I've fed dolphins before but never swam with any animals actually.Janele0627 wrote: »@Bex953172 I've only gone once, my junior year of high school, with my color guard and marching band. We went to Disney.
For this trip, we'll be just outside of Orlando. We're staying with the in-laws at an Air B&B they rented. The house is beautiful!
I really want to do this amazing "Swim with the Manatees" event they do down there!
I didn't even know you could swim with manatees 😂0 -
@TerriRichardson112 Thanks for the reminder about focusing on habits. I already have my to-do list, but making progress on the little habits is more impactful. I agree about exercise in the morning: I think exercising in the morning is more focused (and energetic); less interruptions too.
I hope you feel better soon!
@cschmitz110515 That's neat that you get a medal for logging your walks. Fun!
@Janele0627 Fun motivation - visiting Florida! I've stayed in the Keys a couple of times many years ago. I never saw a manatee but got to see a lot of other marine life.
Highest known weight: 262.2lb Current weight as of 11-21: 252.0 lbs
JFT Sunday 11-21
honestly I haven't posted since Sunday and have just been trying to get anything done. I have managed to get a few things done each day, but kitchen tasks, as usual, take me forever. I got rid of a few things last week, including my house plants (I miss them). I did get the requested care package done in time for delivery, so that's good. I went over calories yesterday but still tried to keep things in check and not give up. Lots of changes and not a good time of year are a lot to deal with at once for me.
Taking @TerriRichardson112 's reminder about habits, I'm going to pick one for what is usually a pretty tough time of year for me. With other things going on (and plenty of interruptions) it's going to be pretty hard for me to try a routine, so picking something is better than a long list I won't get to.
3 Habits for Nov/Dec (tough time of year):
Started midday 11-24-2021
Song for this habit set: Mindy Smith "Come To Jesus"
1) ⏰Get up at 5am, pray
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2)👟 Insist on your exercise time at (earliest possible) 8:30am (no eating beforehand)
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3) 🎼Kitchen routine: kitchen w/ bluegrass station->Scripture & crafts (or journal, read, etc)2 -
Live! Laugh! Love!!! NOW!!! Mindfully!!!
Hospital rang and my day procedure will be on Thurs 2 Dec. I have to go for a Covid test on Tues 30 Nov, then isolate until I book into the Gynae clinic at 7am on Thurs. I’ll be glad to get it over with.
🎯 JFT ONE GOAL CHALLENGE 🎯Thu 11: DH has gone out birdwatching with his pal, so I am planning a ME day.Tue 23: prep and attend Craft Group✅ Not sure if these will continue as our local government are reintroducing restrictions because of the rising Covid cases in NI
Had a lovely restful day.
Fri 12: Go for a walk with DH or plant up some more bulbs.
We planted bulbs.
Sat 13: Put away all the cardmaking stuff from making daughter's birthday card
All back where it belongs 😂
Sun 14: Visit daughter to celebrate her upcoming birthday on 18 Nov We had a lovely lunch with daughter and grandsons.
Mon 15: Make a thank you card for my friend. We are having coffee tomorrow morning.
Tues 16: Finish planting the main winter planters ✅
Wed 17: change /launder bedding✅
Thu 18: work on one of my Christmas projects✅
Fri 19: Get through my Gynae appointment this morning, and take it easy afterwards. It was very unpleasant and unsuccessful. I will have to go in for a day procedure to sort out the problem.
I had a prolapse a number of years ago and had a silicone donut implant to hold things in place. It’s needs checked from time to time, but they were been unable to remove both in Sept and today, hence the day procedure under local anaesthetic. One of the ‘joys’ of getting older.
Sat 20: Complete Week 1 Hogwarts tasks ✅
Sun 21: Rest day + family Skype ✅
Mon 22: laundry and other chores ✅
Wed 24: clean fridge, do weekly grocery shopping ✅
Thu 25: Bake some bread, and sort out Christmas card list, and start working on the cards.
Turning up is the ultimate success!
Personal stats
[*] 6 Oct : 141.6
[*] 9 Nov: 139.6
[*] 25 Nov: 138.6
[*] Total Weight Loss: 88 (SmartScale app)
Focus: maintain > 145
November goal: maintenance
Daily Habits: Week 4
Mon: 🍁 Tue: 🍁 Wed: 🍁 Thu:
Fri: Sat: Sun:
Hope you are all enjoying your
🦃🎉 Thanksgiving Week 🎉🦃
Daily Habits Reset - 2021
Personal StatsTerri: Female; 76 next birthday; Northern Ireland; married > 55 years; ex Maths teacher; volunteer group leader for U3A (University of the Third Age - life-long learning charity)
SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
LW: 139.2 (Nov 2021)
CW: 139.6
GW: < 145
Daily Habits Update - November 2021
These are the habits I have been developing since joining MFP in Jan 2015.- Log ALL CI/CO (Daily)
- Stay under goal (Daily)
- Balance macros/micros (Daily)
- Hydrate adequately (Daily)
- Choose healthy snacks (Daily)
- Steps > 7500 (Daily)
- Stretch before/after workouts
- 15+ minutes Cardio > 5 days a week
- 15+ mins Strength > 5 days a week
- 15+ mins Flexibility > 5 days a week i
- Active hours > 6
- Practice self-care (Daily)
- Stay up to date with accounts (monthly)
- Mindfulness Practice/meditation ((Daily - morning/evening)
- 1 > 15 mins Declutter sessions (Daily)
- Be creative
- Purchase essential items only
- Read > 1 book from 'to read' pile
- Complete > 2 ongoing craft projects (monthly)
- Learn something new
- 11pm - shutdown of all devices
- Clean up sweep of downstairs after shutdown(daily)
THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.
REMINDERS: One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you.Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!- Daily weight fluctuations are normal, and can be as much as 2 lbs a day for no apparent reason.
- A general downward trend is what we are looking for.
- Eating out can cause apparent weight gain because of high sodium levels, but usually goes quickly. Drinking extra water helps with this.
- The human body does not react instantly to what we do to it. Sometimes it can take several days to see results.
- Plateaus are a normal part of the process. The body is consolidating and adapting to your new way of eating/exercising.
- The closer you get to your goal weight, the more difficult it becomes to lose weight, as your body becomes more efficient at using what you feed it.
- When you exercise you build muscle, which takes up less space than fat, so use measurements as well as weight to assess your progress.
- Getting/Staying fit and healthy requires a lifestyle change for most people.
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Hour commitment - I won’t eat again until tomorrow.1
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Counting my blessings. I'm thankful for each of you every one of you and for what you bring to this group.
Wishing all who are celebrating Thanksgiving this week a wonderful holiday!5 -
littleblackskirt wrote: »JFT Wednesday 24th Nov
Foot exercises yes
Sensible meals 2 were, then cereal for evening meal
Only one snack 2
Osteopath appointment yes, went well
An easy day today as have a back appointment. Will do a few jobs before I go.
JFT Thursday 25th Nov
Foot exercises
Back exercises
Only one snack
Sensible meals
Walk
Babysitting all day so will take the day as it comes. It's unseasonably cold today.
Happy Thanksgiving to all those in the US.
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Happy Thanksgiving to all my US pals. My goal is to portion control, but to enjoy the meal and the family.2
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My goals today are pretty simple:
- Take my vitamins
- 20 minutes of cardio
- 64 oz of water
- Be reasonable with food and alcoholic drinks
- Try to log everything accurately
But most importantly:
- Be kind to myself, even with setbacks
- Worry less about the numbers and enjoy the time spent with family
I hope you all enjoy your day, however you may celebrate2 -
Just hoping on here to wish all of you amazing friends a very Happy Thanksgiving!!!
We all have so very much to be thankful for!4 -
@TerriRichardson112 Your spoiler detailing the habits you've made in the past few years are inspiring!Taking @TerriRichardson112 's reminder about habits, I'm going to pick one for what is usually a pretty tough time of year for me. With other things going on (and plenty of interruptions) it's going to be pretty hard for me to try a routine, so picking something is better than a long list I won't get to.
3 Habits for Nov/Dec (tough time of year):
Started midday 11-24-2021
Song for this habit set: Mindy Smith "Come To Jesus"
1) ⏰Get up at 5am, pray
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2)👟 Insist on your exercise time at (earliest possible) 8:30am (no eating beforehand)
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3) 🎼Kitchen routine: kitchen w/ bluegrass station->Scripture & crafts (or journal, read, etc)
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Yesterday I spent time in the evening doing kitchen tasks and prep, which made this morning easier. I even did crafts while sitting with DH. I got up at 5am, checked on the bread, but went back to bed (doesn't count as habit). I was going faster this morning to pray and make my 8:30am deadline. I feel good.
By the way, doing anything in the evening beyond positively dragging myself is new. I'll have to investigate if diet and exercise (and perhaps a little 10 minute dance aerobics in the afternoon) helps to have energy in the evening. I hardly have energy after 1pm (fatigue and headaches) so it was really nice.
I'm thankful that my DH and I are together, weathering whatever storms come over us. I'm thankful for this group, and for finally beginning to get healthy. I'm thankful for things to do while we wait to move this spring, and fun hobbies that I can enjoy. I'm thankful for relationship and memories, and my faith journey with God.
Happy Thanksgiving!1 -
Hour commitment - long hike today and Thanksgiving dinner at Dennys! All that’s open here. Now I won’t eat again until tomorrow.3
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littleblackskirt wrote: »
JFT Thursday 25th Nov
Foot exercises. yes
Back exercises. no, much too sore
Only one snack. 2 small ones
Sensible meals. first 2 good, no evening meal
Walk. about 2 hours at park/walking
Babysitting all day so will take the day as it comes. It's unseasonably cold today.
Happy Thanksgiving to all those in the US.
Really nice afternoon yesterday. Went to the park and met several people to chat to, including someone I knew years ago. I really appreciate this, as a granny I don't know any of the young mothers yet so nice to meet people to talk to.
JFT. Friday 26th Nov
Foot exercises
Back exercises
Sensible meals
Only one snack
Grocery shopping
Haircut. At last!
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