JUST FOR TODAY -- Daily Commitment Thread for 2021

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  • WellingTX
    WellingTX Posts: 617 Member
    edited February 2021
    Mixed day on Sunday. Down .7# for the week and an overstated 18.2# for the month. 9# came in the first three days showing I was an artificial high coming into the new year{/b]

    For Sunday, finish the week and the month strong:

    -I'm grateful for the influence of Mel Robbins. Her Ted Talk on the 5 second rule is hokey but it works. Many, many mornings it has moved me out of bed and many times the tool has moved me to start a work out.
    -1900 calories. Finish the week a shade above 1900 and the month below 1900:2432 for Sunday. I'm capable of self discipline and I'm capable of eating a large bag of M&M's. Averaged 1987 for the week and a solid 1885 for the month
    -Work out for 90 minutes. Going to surpass my weekly and monthly time goal. Going to come up short on miles as the treadmill slows me down but still way ahead of last year:92 minutes for Sunday including a 53 minute, 2.39 mile treadmill walk. For the week I purposefully exercised for 9:12 including 3600#, 480 crunches, 96 push ups and 192 lunges. For the month I averaged 76 minutes a day of exercise, 39:30 in total. Month totals were 15,400# in weights, 2030 crunches, 406 push ups, 812 lunges and 57.23 miles walking
    -Eat dinner at the table: Meh
    -Invest 15 minutes on personal development: Done with What is the Best Diet? Healthy Eating 101 Doc Mike Cues. Good content with the idea that the best diet is the one that works for you. Supports the MFP components of food logging and the importance of a supportive community.
    -Invest 15 minutes on professional development: Done with the first half of HBR Ideacast #731, Real Leaders Abraham Lincoln
    -Invest 30 minutes on home duties: More than done. Completed files and started office closet. Kept up with my stuff

    For Monday, start the week and month strong

    -I'm grateful for my health and that I restarted MFP 01.01.2020, now 393 days of accurately logging food and purposeful exercise. My health has greatly improved in those 393 days.
    -1900 calories:
    -Work out for 90 minutes:
    -Eat dinner at the table:
    -Invest 15 minutes on personal development:
    -Invest 15 minutes on professional development:
    -Invest 30 minutes on home duties:
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,647 Member
    Recap 1/31 Sun.
    1) Some physical activity :smiley: x-trained in basement & shoveled snow on walkway, steps & patio (while hubby snowblowed driveway)
    2) Move hourly :p slept in due to snowing 11/14 & 9k
    3) Net cals zero / 14c water :# evening snack put me over -206 & 12c
    4) Wish mom happy bday on FB (she's 84 today) :) / call mom <3 / church video service w/ hubby :)
    5) Wash dishes :) / laundry (sheets too) :) / prep overnight oats, lunch, snacks & water bottle :)
    6) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / Voltaren / 6:45 alarm (rest day) = 5/5

    JFT 2/1 M ~ rest day
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks (3 floors)
    2) Net cals zero / 14c water
    3) Work in office: Facebook Live 12:00 / ANJH / keep up w/ emails
    4) Errands on way home / prep bday gift to mail / prep lunch, snacks & water bottle / declutter 15 min. / other chore?
    5) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 6:00 alarm (treadmill before work)

    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
    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 up
    Word for 2021: Gratitude ~ be mindful of & appreciate my many blessings
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,467 Member
    Weekend was a bit sluggish, I just didn't feel well. Feeling better today.

    JFT Monday
    - Eat modestly
    - Exercise
    - Bed by 11:30
  • TheresaM787
    TheresaM787 Posts: 751 Member
    JFT- Sunday
    - Even though it’s Sunday, get on the bike after coffee 🎉
    - Need to find healthier dinners that will also be tasty for family ☹️
    - Take the kids for a walk into town☹️
    - Each meal to include calcium and protein🎉
    - Eat 2 and 2, veg snd fruit (one day I’ll get to five!)🎉
    - Cmon day four of 64 (oz of water)☹️

    JFT- Monday
    - Ride for at least 7.5 miles
    - Drink 64 oz water
    - Eat 2 and 2
    - Need to find healthier dinners that will also be tasty for family
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,956 Member
    JFT - Monday Feb 1
    1L of Water
    Log all Food

    Here I am again on another Monday stating that I'll do it this week. I have decided I need to contact my doctor and get on some antidepressants again. I can feel my anger returning and that is a sure sign of depression for me. I have learned that I can't count on anyone else for my happiness so I have to do it on my own and it's really hard right now. One of my greatest joys is my family and I just miss them so much.

    I'm seriously thinking of breaking the rules and bringing the Grands for a sleepover. They have not left their house since before Christmas. Our government laid out a plan on Friday on when we can finally have an inside gathering and it is a minimum of 9 weeks before that happens. I suspect it will be much longer because too many aren't following rules. Churches opened up and they aren't supposed to, so did restaurants. I just drove by the high school and all of the kids are walking without masks or social distancing. Then you have all of the ones that are still gathering, one neighbour has 5 or 6 cars of people a day show up. As long as the rule breakers continue those of us that follow the rules suffer. My thought is if they stated that we could gather inside with masks and social distancing those of us that followed the rules would do that. My home province is having a Steady 10 that each family can associate with. Even that would work, I only need 6. We can gather outside with a group of 10, but who wants to do that in -20C weather. Well enough bellyaching, we are all in the same boat and there is not a lot we can do about it.

    I like reading on a Sunday afternoon, but truthfully I do most of my reading in the tub or in bed. My Grandmother read a lot. I have a lot of pictures of her sitting in the rocking chair by the wood stove with a book in her lap. Why do we consider it lazy and indulgent but don't think twice about sitting and watching a show on tv?

    Ok, I'm at work so I'll get back to it.


  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,162 Member
    WellingTX wrote: »
    Mixed day on Sunday. Down .7# for the week and an overstated 18.2# for the month. 9# came in the first three days showing I was an artificial high coming into the new year{/b]

    For Sunday, finish the week and the month strong:

    -I'm grateful for the influence of Mel Robbins. Her Ted Talk on the 5 second rule is hokey but it works. Many, many mornings it has moved me out of bed and many times the tool has moved me to start a work out.
    -1900 calories. Finish the week a shade above 1900 and the month below 1900:2432 for Sunday. I'm capable of self discipline and I'm capable of eating a large bag of M&M's. Averaged 1987 for the week and a solid 1885 for the month
    -Work out for 90 minutes. Going to surpass my weekly and monthly time goal. Going to come up short on miles as the treadmill slows me down but still way ahead of last year:92 minutes for Sunday including a 53 minute, 2.39 mile treadmill walk. For the week I purposefully exercised for 9:12 including 3600#, 480 crunches, 96 push ups and 192 lunges. For the month I averaged 76 minutes a day of exercise, 39:30 in total. Month totals were 15,400# in weights, 2030 crunches, 406 push ups, 812 lunges and 57.23 miles walking
    -Eat dinner at the table: Meh
    -Invest 15 minutes on personal development: Done with What is the Best Diet? Healthy Eating 101 Doc Mike Cues. Good content with the idea that the best diet is the one that works for you. Supports the MFP components of food logging and the importance of a supportive community.
    -Invest 15 minutes on professional development: Done with the first half of HBR Ideacast #731, Real Leaders Abraham Lincoln
    -Invest 30 minutes on home duties: More than done. Completed files and started office closet. Kept up with my stuff

    For Monday, start the week and month strong

    -I'm grateful for my health and that I restarted MFP 01.01.2020, now 393 days of accurately logging food and purposeful exercise. My health has greatly improved in those 393 days.
    -1900 calories:
    -Work out for 90 minutes:
    -Eat dinner at the table:
    -Invest 15 minutes on personal development:
    -Invest 15 minutes on professional development:
    -Invest 30 minutes on home duties:


    I love Mel Robins 5 second rule!
    It kicks my butt in gear sometimes too!
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,162 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    JFT - Monday Feb 1
    1L of Water
    Log all Food

    Here I am again on another Monday stating that I'll do it this week. I have decided I need to contact my doctor and get on some antidepressants again. I can feel my anger returning and that is a sure sign of depression for me. I have learned that I can't count on anyone else for my happiness so I have to do it on my own and it's really hard right now. One of my greatest joys is my family and I just miss them so much.

    I'm seriously thinking of breaking the rules and bringing the Grands for a sleepover. They have not left their house since before Christmas. Our government laid out a plan on Friday on when we can finally have an inside gathering and it is a minimum of 9 weeks before that happens. I suspect it will be much longer because too many aren't following rules. Churches opened up and they aren't supposed to, so did restaurants. I just drove by the high school and all of the kids are walking without masks or social distancing. Then you have all of the ones that are still gathering, one neighbour has 5 or 6 cars of people a day show up. As long as the rule breakers continue those of us that follow the rules suffer. My thought is if they stated that we could gather inside with masks and social distancing those of us that followed the rules would do that. My home province is having a Steady 10 that each family can associate with. Even that would work, I only need 6. We can gather outside with a group of 10, but who wants to do that in -20C weather. Well enough bellyaching, we are all in the same boat and there is not a lot we can do about it.

    I like reading on a Sunday afternoon, but truthfully I do most of my reading in the tub or in bed. My Grandmother read a lot. I have a lot of pictures of her sitting in the rocking chair by the wood stove with a book in her lap. Why do we consider it lazy and indulgent but don't think twice about sitting and watching a show on tv?

    Ok, I'm at work so I'll get back to it.


    I agree that we are all in the same boat but I don't believe that means we shouldnt acknowledge that it's all affecting us and we should show sensitivity towards that, it is very rough at the moment and I know what you mean by depression rage. I really lose control of it sometimes. Go get them tablets and get yourself feeling a bit better, I know it doesnt change the situation but it might get you feeling a bit more level headed ❤️

    Atleast we all know how you feel, if your grands are in all the time even if they did a 10day quarantine and you did too then atleast you know you'd both be safe to be around maybe? I guess that depends how intense your lock down is.
    We did a quarantine just so we could go see Ash's mum as safely as we could, we still wore masks because she's classed as extremely vulnerable due to her illness.

    I can't imagine what it must be like to be a grandparent. As you get older is it just one of things you end up really wanting? Like when I realised I wanted children of my own kind of thing?

    I hope you're okay, big hugs from me! X
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,062 Member

    🌱🌷💝💘☯️💘💝🌷🌱
    🌱🌷💝FEBRUARY💝🌷🌱
    🌱🌷💝💘☯️💘💝🌷🌱


    January 2021
    🔹Word - Balance
    🔹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
    Keep your chin up!
    Turning up is the ultimate success!
    • Name: Terri
    • Age: 74
    • Height: 5'2"
    • SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
    • Joined MFP: Jan 2015
    • 1st Goal: 190 Sept 2015
    • UGW: (145 ⏬ 140
    • 01 Aug 2019: 170.1
    • 31 Dec 2019: 151.2
    • 31 Dec 2020: 145.6
    • 1 Jan: 147.2
    • 8 Jan: 144.2 (lowest in many years)
    • 15 Jan: 145.2
    • 22 Jan: 144.9⏬
    • 25 Jan: 143.8⏬ My lowest weight in over 40 years. 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 I have reset my UGW.
    [*] 1 Feb: 144.4
    [*] Total weight loss: 83 ⏫

    January Daily Goals: Week 4
    Mon: ✅ Tue: Wed: Thu: Fri: Sat: Sun:
    1. Weight < 150: ✅ 1/7
    2. Reduce Fat%: ✅ 29.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2 23.4 [/s] 23.1 ⏬
    3. Increase Muscle%: ✅ 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7: 30.9: 31.1
    4. Calories in the green ✅ 1/7
    5. Steps > 7500 ✅ 1/7
    6. Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily✅ 1/7
    7. Active hours > 6 daily ✅ 1/7
    Positive intentions for Mon 1 Feb: ✅
    Positive intentions for Tues 2 Feb:
    • Meditation
    • Daily Yoga/tai chi practice
    • Laundry
    • Outdoor walk
    • continue work on Hobbies room clear out
    • Daily Chores
    • Puzzles: Watch TV:
    • Order book on Hindu Kush
    • Keep up to date with email

    Terri 🦄


  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,062 Member
    edited February 2021
    cschmitz110515 wrote: »
    Thank you everyone for the kind words and hugs. Yesterday I was thinking, one week ago we were getting ready to transport a wheelchair and walker for my BIL. Then things changed so fast, he was in hospice within 5 days and passed away 2 days later. Now my SIL is widowed at 65 & she's all alone. Let your loved ones know how you feel about them, because life can change in a blink of an eye.

    So much heartache! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 and (((Hugs))) for you and your family over the coming days.

    @mytime6630 Also keeping you and your family in my thoughts.

    When we lose someone, all we can do is keep them alive in our memories.

    @Snowflake1968 Tracey, learn a lesson from your grandmother. Periods of time spent relaxing, whether with a book, watching TV, or just daydreaming are crucial to our well-being.

    We felt the same before Christmas, and contemplated breaking the rules. In the end we realised that we would never forgive ourselves if our actions led to one of the family getting ill, so we made do with an outdoor walk in our local park, and mulled wine and mince pies in our garden on Christmas Eve. We Skyped present opening on Christmas morning, and our younger daughter had socially distanced dinner with us on Christmas Evening. My grands are adults, but I miss them every day. We have missed almost a year of family celebrations, but better that than what many have suffered, and have an empty seat at the table.

    Members of this group are here to support each other. Never feel that you cannot show your feelings. We need all the love and sympathy we can get, and we get it here in full measure.

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  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,434 Member
    @Snowflake1968 I can't say it any better than Bex or Terri did. I totally understand the feelings you are having. I have so much anger lately, I don't even recognize myself. I guess I didn't even realize that it might be part of depression, so thank you for sharing because it helped me realize things in myself I haven't been addressing. This whole COVID *kitten* show is getting old for all of us. I'm ready to say EFF it and go see my babies, but I don't want to endanger my husband (high risk) so I don't actually do it.

    I love what you said about your grandma reading next to the wood stove. It is so true...I think nothing of sitting and watching TV at night with Tim for hours, but I feel lazy if I pick up a book. I need to change that. I've always had a love for books and it's time I get back at it!

    @HEGoddard0928 I cannot tell you enough how sorry I am to hear of your miscarriage. We've been JFT Friends for years now and I know how badly you and Matt have wanted to get pregnant. I wish I could give you a big hug, sweetie. Perhaps you could get on the cancellation list with the new psychiatrist in case there are earlier openings? Love to you, my friend. xxoo

    @pridesabtch I love your profile picture! Such a pretty lady.

    @Bex953172 I had to quick do a search to find out what the 5 Second Rule is... LOL! Sounds like a great idea but I'm such a procrastinator, I'd have to at least count to 20.... :mrgreen:
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,434 Member
    PackerFanInGB wrote: »
    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. Fill up two Quart Jars of water when I get up and place on kitchen counter in plain sight. Drink until gone! ⭐
    • Podcasts: No BS, Half Size Me, Joyce Meyer ⭐
    • Intentional Cardio Activity - total 30 minutes/day. ⭐ Day 1 of Body Groove 30-Day challenge
    • Self Care: Take 30 minutes for yourself, and try to not feel guilty about it. ⭐ Caught up on reading in my "book nook" chair while I listened to calming music on Aura app. So peaceful!
    • Close kitchen at 7:30 pm - brush & floss ❌ Snuck into kitchen right before bed and cut a skinny sliver of pumpkin pie. SO PISSED OFF AT MYSELF!
    • Evening Routine: Gratitude journal, daily readings from Joyce Meyer and Simple Abundance. Read something fun and lights out at 10:30. ⭐

    I had a doctor appointment this morning for my right wrist and hand. Just been having pain that I thought was from lymphedema but turns out to be other issue. Xray shows bony spurs on two of my thumb joints (palm of hand and knuckle) and an old healed fracture on my wrist. So now I'm stuck wearing a wrist splint for 3 weeks and taking Voltaren. If it isn't better, I have to go see a hand specialist. I'm so frustrated I cannot even tell you... If it's not my knees, it's my arm....now it's not my knees or my arm---it's my stupid hand. How am I ever going to get healthy if I can't seem to do anything without being hurt? I just wanted to shout "Son of a *kitten*!" right there in the clinic.

    Anyway, i know it can always be worse so I'll stop whining now. I'm just kind of pissed is all.

    I'll hop on tomorrow morning to post goals. I just didn't want to not sign in and be accountable! This is becoming habit again and I'm really thankful for y'all! :heart:

    WOTY 2021: Intentional
    Mantra 2021: Progress, not perfection

    To-Do's:
    • Adjust Budget for February
    • Birthday cards for John, , twins Kazik and Maddix, Caleb & Evelynn
    • Take donate bag to Bethesda
    • Research blogging
    • Call Molina and find out how much knee replacement costs
    • Upload info for medical ins. on Healthcare.gov
    • Grocery List and Meal Plan
    • Floors
    • Laundry
    • Vision Board Live Training on Replay
    • Make vision board



  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,580 Member
    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: Tough Question Tuesday.
    3. Classes: Update GR. Finish WC; alphabetize. Create WC2 and submit. Essay work.
    4. Planning: FANFIC? Stretch. Grade "Source Options" and "Laws." Lunch duty.
    5. Lunch: Mexican. Buy Hood Feminism and New Jim Crow?
    6. Afternoon: Philosophy of ed. WRITE POSTCARDS. Draft Biden letter.
    7. Evening: S&F 4. Dinner: BBQ? 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.
    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 goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    End of 2018: 189.2
    End of 2019: 196.4
    End of 2020: 187.4
    Today: 191.4

    Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut
    1. Purchases: Look for an "ugly Christmas sweater" and a long-haired doll at thrift stores. Practice French braiding. Go to used bookstore and look for On Writing (Stephen King), 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. I'm tired a lot. Weight fluctuates but isn't really going down. *sigh*
    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.
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,162 Member
    PackerFanInGB wrote: »
    @Snowflake1968 I can't say it any better than Bex or Terri did. I totally understand the feelings you are having. I have so much anger lately, I don't even recognize myself. I guess I didn't even realize that it might be part of depression, so thank you for sharing because it helped me realize things in myself I haven't been addressing. This whole COVID *kitten* show is getting old for all of us. I'm ready to say EFF it and go see my babies, but I don't want to endanger my husband (high risk) so I don't actually do it.

    I love what you said about your grandma reading next to the wood stove. It is so true...I think nothing of sitting and watching TV at night with Tim for hours, but I feel lazy if I pick up a book. I need to change that. I've always had a love for books and it's time I get back at it!

    @HEGoddard0928 I cannot tell you enough how sorry I am to hear of your miscarriage. We've been JFT Friends for years now and I know how badly you and Matt have wanted to get pregnant. I wish I could give you a big hug, sweetie. Perhaps you could get on the cancellation list with the new psychiatrist in case there are earlier openings? Love to you, my friend. xxoo

    @pridesabtch I love your profile picture! Such a pretty lady.

    @Bex953172 I had to quick do a search to find out what the 5 Second Rule is... LOL! Sounds like a great idea but I'm such a procrastinator, I'd have to at least count to 20.... :mrgreen:

    Hahaha you count backwards from 5 😂
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,045 Member
    littleblackskirt wrote: »

    JFT Monday 1st Feb It's February, spring is creeping closer!!!
    I was a bit ambitious anticipating spring, it's snowing today!

    Log everything yes
    Stay in the green yes
    No evening snacking none, wanted to though
    Back exercises x2 yes
    Walk 58 minutes, this route usually takes me 5 mins less, found it difficult yesterday
    Admin some

    JFT Tuesday 2nd Feb

    Log everything
    Stay in the green
    No evening snacking
    Back exercises x2
    Walk? Will the snow stop?
    Admin

    Word for 2021 Strength

    Lose 21lbs in 2021
    5

    February challenge - do 2 sets of back/core exercises every day
    1/1

  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Tuesday 2 February

    Dear friends I’m saddened to read about your struggles - January has just been a continuation of 2020s nastiness. This is a lovely supportive group, it feels like a safe place to vent and there are some very insightful and caring comments. Sending hugs and a thank you.

    I didn’t post yesterday as I being a bit is an Eeyore. I needed a kick up the backside and I found it on here 😊. I have much to be thankful for.

    Today’s goals:

    Log
    Stay in the green
    5 fruit and veg
    Water
    Fitbit exercise goals
    Weigh 😊 trend ↔️ 👿. I’m guessing my logging is still adrift as the numbers say I should be loosing!

  • WellingTX
    WellingTX Posts: 617 Member
    Good day on all fronts

    For Monday, start the week and month strong

    -I'm grateful for my health and that I restarted MFP 01.01.2020, now 393 days of accurately logging food and purposeful exercise. My health has greatly improved in those 393 days.
    -1900 calories: 1794
    -Work out for 90 minutes: Busy day but made it happen. 92 minutes including a 53 minute, 2.42 mile treadmill walk
    -Eat dinner at the table: Done. Nice meal with my bride
    -Invest 15 minutes on personal development: Nutrition 101 - Understanding the Basics. Raise the Bar YouTube video. No new ground, strictly definitions
    -Invest 15 minutes on professional development: Finished HBR Ideacast #731. A perspective of Abraham Lincoln focusing on leadership. Solid insights on growth, vision, the power of communication and certainly convictions
    -Invest 30 minutes on home duties: Short but kept up with my stuff

    For Tuesday

    -I'm grateful for my bride on many fronts. Today it's that she appreciates our financial position and doesn't take it for granted. She stays within our means.
    -1900 calories:
    -Work out for 90 minutes:
    -Eat dinner at the table:
    -Invest 15 minutes in personal development:
    -Invest 15 minutes on professional development:
    -Invest 30 minutes on home duties:

  • teigansdad
    teigansdad Posts: 394 Member
    So the weekend went well... had less than 2 beers the entire time which were the only ones I had all week.
    Helps with the eating for sure!

    Was over caloric goal yesterday.. had ice cream craving

    Tuesday goals

    No beer/booze
    Stay green
    Workout on trainer
    Push-ups
    Pull ups
    Extra push-ups instead of giving into junk food cravings
    Pay bills
  • ElaineYesICan
    ElaineYesICan Posts: 2 Member
    Name: ELAINE
    5'9"
    62 yrs old

    SW: 355
    1st goal: 300
    2nd goal: 275
    Ultimate goal: 150-160

    Word for the year 2021: Enough


    Goals for 2021:
    These are the healthy habits I would like to do in 2021:
    1. Get to my next goal of 275, looking at the weight in increments so as to keep motivated.
    2. To be better with planning my meals daily.
    3. Start my day with some type of exercise, no matter how 'short' it is. Just get moving.
    4. To eat my meals away from my desk (I work from home).
    5. Saying 'take one day at a time' is easier than actually doing it - So I need to remind myself how important one day at a time really is for success.
    6. Give up being stubborn and use the electronic tools designed to HELP me.
    7. Find a few people and allow myself to connect with them for support and encouragement.
  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
    @PackerFanInGB Thank you for your kind words. It really *kitten* sucks. Like really really sucks.

    Due to the snowstorm that's rocking the Northeast right now I've been home from work for two days. A blessing and a curse as I haven't qualified for paid time off yet and money's pretty tight at the moment. However, it's been nice to not have to drive in it.

    I do have a bunch of things I want to get done today so here they are:

    02/02/21
    - weigh in ✅ 190.8
    - Noom articles
    - JFT ✅
    - Log my meals
    - Write blog # 2
    - Revise blog # 1
    - Log at blog themes
    - Mini habits
    - Read/note two articles on blogging
    - Research Tailwinds/Plug ins for blog
    - Set up research sites for 3 blog topics
    - Make dinner
    - Spend some quality time with Matt
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,647 Member
    Oh my, such struggles for so many. Big virtual (((hugs))) to my JFT family!

    Recap 2/1 M ~ rest day
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks (3 floors) :smiley: 13/14 & 11.2k
    2) Net cals zero / 14c water :s stuff at end of work day & after work didn't go so well & emotional eating (again) -568 >:) & 16c :smiley:
    3) Work in office: Facebook Live 12:00 / AJNH / keep up w/ emails = 3/3
    4) Errands on way home / prep bday gift to mail / prep lunch, snacks & water bottle / declutter 15 min. / other chore? several = 3/5
    5) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 6:00 alarm (treadmill before work) = 1.5/5

    JFT 2/2 T ~ slept poorly, reset early alarm & skipped treadmill before work
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks (3 floors)
    2) Treadmill after work
    3) Net cals zero / 14c water
    4) Work in office: AJNH / keep up w/ emails / start packing for room change? / pack for work from home
    5) Prep bday gift to mail / Post Office if still open? / review surgery info / review "winter" recipes / declutter 15 min. / one other chore
    6) UNPLUG 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / Voltaren / alarm time? (cataract surgery consult 8:40)

    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
    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 up
    Word for 2021: Gratitude ~ be mindful of & appreciate my many blessings
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,956 Member
    JFT - Monday Feb 1
    1L of Water - :)
    Log all Food - :/ Mostly, I forgot to add my evening snack

    JFT - Tuesday Feb 2
    Scale 200.0
    1L of Water
    Log all Food

    @bex953172 - I'm going to make that call today, I had a busy day at work yesterday and couldn't get to it. Our rules right now are no indoor gatherings and the fine is $1000. I have no concerns about them having anything as they have not left their house since before Christmas. I am fully vaccinated now and have been tested weekly so know that I negative. My concern with bringing them is breaking the rules, but I miss them so much.

    If I try to explain what it's like to be a grandparent while you still have young ones, you'll probably shake your head, give an eyeroll and say "yeah that's what they all say". I think my Grandmother explained it best to me when I was upset at how much my Dad played with my girls and I didn't remember him doing it with me. She said, "Tracey, being a grandparent is the best thing in the world". She went on to say and I'm paraphrasing here. You don't have to think about the day to day stresses of caring for them, making sure they are fed properly, that they are disciplined to be good human beings, and making sure they have clothes. That is all a parents responsibility and it takes all of your efforts to get through the days, weeks and years both emotionally and financially. The grandparent has none of the stress, sure you worry about your grandchildren but it's not your responsibility to clothe them, feed them and raise them so you just get to enjoy them.

    Our grandkids were at our house every Wednedsay evening for supper and a visit and every Sunday. Not having them is a huge gaping hole right now.

    Be back later, off to physio.

  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,162 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    JFT - Monday Feb 1
    1L of Water - :)
    Log all Food - :/ Mostly, I forgot to add my evening snack

    JFT - Tuesday Feb 2
    Scale 200.0
    1L of Water
    Log all Food

    @bex953172 - I'm going to make that call today, I had a busy day at work yesterday and couldn't get to it. Our rules right now are no indoor gatherings and the fine is $1000. I have no concerns about them having anything as they have not left their house since before Christmas. I am fully vaccinated now and have been tested weekly so know that I negative. My concern with bringing them is breaking the rules, but I miss them so much.

    If I try to explain what it's like to be a grandparent while you still have young ones, you'll probably shake your head, give an eyeroll and say "yeah that's what they all say". I think my Grandmother explained it best to me when I was upset at how much my Dad played with my girls and I didn't remember him doing it with me. She said, "Tracey, being a grandparent is the best thing in the world". She went on to say and I'm paraphrasing here. You don't have to think about the day to day stresses of caring for them, making sure they are fed properly, that they are disciplined to be good human beings, and making sure they have clothes. That is all a parents responsibility and it takes all of your efforts to get through the days, weeks and years both emotionally and financially. The grandparent has none of the stress, sure you worry about your grandchildren but it's not your responsibility to clothe them, feed them and raise them so you just get to enjoy them.

    Our grandkids were at our house every Wednedsay evening for supper and a visit and every Sunday. Not having them is a huge gaping hole right now.

    Be back later, off to physio.

    Haha I DO know what you mean.
    My dad and my in-laws always say the best thing about them is being able to hand them back 😂😂
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,434 Member
    Just for Today (Tuesday):
    • No BS 24H Daily Plan & Assess
    • Spend 2 minutes writing in my Journal (start small until it is habit).
    • >64 oz of water. Fill up two Quart Jars of water when I get up and place on kitchen counter in plain sight. Drink until gone!
    • Podcasts
    • Pick up Rx and mail birthday cards
    • Put border on pastel quilt top
    • Intentional Cardio Activity
    • Self Care: Take 30 minutes for yourself, and try to not feel guilty about it.
    • Close kitchen at 7:30 pm - brush & floss
    • Evening Routine: Gratitude journal, daily readings from Joyce Meyer and Simple Abundance. Read something fun and lights out at 10:30.

    WOTY 2021: Intentional
    Mantra 2021: Progress, not perfection

    To-Do's:
    • Adjust Budget for February
    • Birthday cards for John, , twins Kazik and Maddix, Caleb & Evelynn
    • Take donate bag to Bethesda
    • Research blogging
    • Call Molina and find out how much knee replacement costs
    • Upload info for medical ins. on Healthcare.gov
    • Grocery List and Meal Plan
    • Floors
    • Laundry
    • Vision Board Live Training on Replay
    • Make vision board
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,956 Member
    @TerriRichardson112 - You are so right, we are so blessed to not have had to have an empty seat at the table. Our facility at work is having a debriefing today since we are officially off Outbreak status. I am looking forward to this as I think that is a big issue with the stress right now too. Although I don't deal with the residents directly very often we lost 24 (not all from Covid) from November 15 to January 1. It was a rough go.

    @HEGoddard0928 - I am so incredibly sorry to read about your miscarriage, I know how much you and Matt want a baby.

    @PackerFanInGB - Isn't it funny how our generation thinks reading is lazy when the generations before us thought that TV was lazy? It's a strange concept. I am still considering bringing my Grands for a sleepover. They have not left their house since before Christmas, they are not in schools, my husband is not working so it's just me that we have to worry about. I have had 11 negative Covid tests straight and am fully vaccinated. My boss said sometimes the mental health has to take precedence over the physical health.

    I'm sorry to read about your hand, you just can't seem to catch a break.

    @ZizzyBumble - I think we are all being a bit of an Eeyore right now. It's tough times for all of us. I wonder if this will equate to the Great Depression in the history books.
    I am in physio right now for my hip and subsequently my back. I was thinking this morning when I was there that I need to remember these exercises she has given me and keep doing them regularly so this doesn't happen again.

    @mytime6630 - I went back and read a couple of pages. You and I struggle from the same infliction, evening snacking. It's awful the amount I can eat after supper until bedtime. It's boredom for me. I haven't figured out the lighting well enough to keep up with my crafts. Last night I talked to a friend for a couple hours on the phone so that kept my mouth going and I didn't snack. I wonder how many friends I can convince to join that party with me. LOL
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,062 Member
    @HEGoddard0928 My dear, dear girl. At times, words fail me at the harshness of life. (((Hugs)))
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,062 Member

    🌱🌷💝💘☯️💘💝🌷🌱
    🌱🌷💝FEBRUARY💝🌷🌱
    🌱🌷💝💘☯️💘💝🌷🌱


    January 2021
    🔹Word - Balance
    🔹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
    Keep your chin up!
    Turning up is the ultimate success!
    • Name: Terri
    • Age: 74
    • Height: 5'2"
    • SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
    • Joined MFP: Jan 2015
    • 1st Goal: 190 Sept 2015
    • UGW: (145 ⏬ 140
    • 01 Aug 2019: 170.1
    • 31 Dec 2019: 151.2
    • 31 Dec 2020: 145.6
    • 1 Jan: 147.2
    • 8 Jan: 144.2 (lowest in many years)
    • 15 Jan: 145.2
    • 22 Jan: 144.9⏬
    • 25 Jan: 143.8⏬ My lowest weight in over 40 years. 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 I have reset my UGW.
    [*] 1 Feb: 144.4
    [*] Total weight loss: 83 ⏫

    January Daily Goals: Week 1
    Mon: ✅ Tue: Wed: Thu: Fri: Sat: Sun:
    1. Weight < 150: ✅ 2/7
    2. Reduce Fat%: ✅ 29.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2 23.4 [/s] 23.1 ⏬
    3. Increase Muscle%: ✅ 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7: 30.9: 31.1
    4. Calories in the green ✅ 2/7
    5. Steps > 7500 ✅ 2/7
    6. Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily✅ 2/7
    7. Active hours > 6 daily ✅ 2/7
    Positive intentions for Tues 2 Feb: ✅
    Positive intentions for Wed 2 Feb:
    • Meditation
    • Daily Yoga/tai chi practice
    • Weekly Groceries
    • Sight test
    • Complete/post renewal for Senior Smart Pass
    • Laundry - put away
    • Outdoor walk
    • continue work on Hobbies room clear out
    • Daily Chores
    • Puzzles: Watch TV:
    • Order book on Hindu Kush
    • Keep up to date with email

    Hang in there! Spring is on its way!

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    Terri 🦄




  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,285 Member
    edited February 2021
    @HEGoddard0928 -- I am SO SO sorry to hear of your miscarriage. Having suffered a miscarriage myself, I remember how hard that is. But for you, who have been wanting to get pregnant for such a long time, I'm sure this is doubly hard. Big hugs to you dear friend. <3<3

    @Snowflake1968 - Hugs to you also. I miss our grandkids so much, and not seeing our son, but then, we only ever saw them maybe 4-6 times a year, since they live 500 miles away. I can't imagine how hard it must be if you have been used to having your grandchildren over often, and are unable to do that. Is there a way you can just have them over, and stay outside? Make some games to play outside.. and have a "picnic" outside? I know its cold, but perhaps with a firepit outside or something? This is what my SIL does .. she has her grandkids over almost everyday .. they light a firepit, and roast marshmallows outside .. play games outside .. just to see each other. But you are not alone... this is all so hard for so many. And working in a nursing home can also be very depressing. Our daughter tells us this also .. the residents where she works are all in lockdown again .. they have to stay in their rooms because of a covid case. I just keep praying that we all make it out OK, and hopefully soon this nightmare will be behind us

    There are many I want to comment on .. it seems so many of us, including myself, are having a really hard time. I think the lockdown is getting to all of us ... and all of us have so many challenges. I've seen and have more friends who have passed away this year ... from both covid, and other causes. We cant hug and be with our family. And for me, I know this is a big part of my gaining 15 pounds, and being unable to get back on track.

    This is why I do believe this thread is so important. Being healthy is so much more than a number on the scale. This is a place for us to vent, to write our feelings and emotions down, and to know that we all care for each other so much ... and we are all here for each other. You are not alone. We truly are all in this together.

    <3<3<3<3<3<3<3
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,285 Member
    TerriRichardson112 wrote: »


    Hang in there! Spring is on its way!

    m2i6jg76u2h5.jpeg

    Terri 🦄





    And @Terri ... this is what we all need today! A sign of hope!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,285 Member
    Realized once again I did not post my goals for today. So far today, I am doing OK... which I do everyday.

    Its the evenings where I lose it all and can easily eat as many calories as I have all day

    SO JFT Feb 2, .... tonite....

    Fill my water glass with ice and water... and have it next to me!

    Get out my sewing machine and finish sewing the binding on a quilt that I just finished. And if I finish that ... I have another top to pin.

    Practice piano for 15 minutes.

    Last nite I listened to Mel Robbins .. Ted Talk (someone on here made that suggestion .. thank you!). Its about counting down from 5 to do things ... so when I want to run out in the kitchen, and grab something to snack on .. I will count down from 5 and wait (well, I may make that count down from 25!). Hoping this will make me do more mindful eating.

    Read 1 more chapter of my "growing cut flower" book

    And... when tired... listen to a podcast, or play on the computer and look at success stories.read . with my water next to me.

    And ... brush my teeth so I don't keep on grazing all nite.


    anyhow... these are my plans for tonite. I am thinking I may even start with nitetime goals for my JFTs, since I do OK all day only to ruin it every evening.


    This week I am also going to go and stock up on better snacks. Since I don't go to the grocery store very often.. I run out of fruit, which was always my snacks in the evening when I was able to lose weight. Now, I grab cereal, raisins, nuts, chips .. whatever is handy. And I don't count them or anything .. which can lead to me easily eating way too much.

    So I am going to get lots of celery, apples, carrot sticks, etc. And maybe string cheese. I read for each snack, it should be a protein and a high fiber thing .. like apple and peanut butter, or carrot sticks with yogurt, etc. So I am going to try that.

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