JUST FOR TODAY -- Daily Commitment Thread for 2021

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  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,283 Member
    mytime6630 wrote: »

    JFt, Monday, 4.5
    1. mindful eating ... NO nite time snacks. Need to concentrate and get back to doing this. :)
    2. concentrate on 8+ water :)
    3. listen to podcast if time. :/ Did this while on my 5 mile walk this morning
    4. other: go for walk :) , work on pc boards :) , work in the garden :) Plus mowed the grass :) , do laundry :) , dinner will be scalloped potatoes and ham Ended up with just ham sandwiches for dinner :) .. use up leftover ham from today.

    Found out today that the package from Harry and David is lost .. still shows up in Indianapolis. After talking with Harry& David, they are refunding me in full .. but I had to write to my son and explain that he "was" going to get a easter basket. .but it is lost. Harry &David were going to ship out another one, but Monday our son travels again, all the kids would be back at their exs, and it would just go to waste. Plus .. it is no longer a easter gift. Bummed,but just hope at least our son knows we were thinking of him.

    Hubby is feeling really fat .. he has gained about 15 pounds since he started the cancer treatments .. so he wants to lose weight. This will help me so much also. So I told him, we have 3 months before we go see our son in July ... so 3 months to each lose 10 pounds. Surely we can do that .. 3 pounds a month! So that is our goal. I only need to lose 12 pounds to be back in the healthy range, so hoping we can both do this. I think the nitetime snacking is what I really need to work on.

    I have not had time to read posts today ... busy day.. but I got the yard all mowed, which alone takes me almost 2 hrs; then worked on raking more leaves and clearing honeysuckle. So hubby is coming up .. we are going to bed early!

    JFt, Tues
    1. mindful eating .. no nitetime snacks
    2. concentrate on water
    3. listen to podcast
    4. other: go for walk; dinner will be chefs salad to use up ham and hard boiled eggs, work in yard .. clearing more honeysuckle, work on pc boards, balance checkbook and pay bills



  • jeschepp
    jeschepp Posts: 307 Member
    Made up for yesterday with a super productive day today. Caught up on some paperwork, ran a load of dishes, and got four loads of laundry through (folding will be another day!) between sessions. Rounded up the day with a tough workout and a healthy dinner. Got to watch storms across my lake in the warm evening air. It was lovely. Except my anxious kitty was panicking that I was outside without him. Poor guy, he's a little attached to me. Also just wanted to say thanks for all the kind words about my tough morning yesterday, it means a lot :blush:

    JFT Monday:
    80 oz water ✅
    stay in the green ✅
    meet all serving recommendations for 5 food groups ✅
    30 minutes exercise ✅
    screens off 8:30 ✅
    track food, exercise, water and post on JFT ✅

    JFT Tuesday:
    80 oz water
    stay in the green
    meet all serving recommendations for 5 food groups
    rest day-walk or house project
    screens off 8:30
    track food, exercise, water and post on JFT

    @mytime6630 I love that mantra-tomorrow will be a new day! Sounds like you found some motivation with your teammate husband! You got this!
    @beachwalker99 That all sounds overwhelming! Make sure to be kind to yourself too!
    @brittgreenlikethecolor88 Welcome!
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,465 Member
    I planned for a little late night gluttony, and I am well within my caloric budget, yet I feel guilty. Before I’d eat like this without planning for it, go over calories and act as if it never happened. My mind ain’t right...

    The Zags need to find their defense, this game is rather one sided.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,047 Member

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    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
    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
    • 01 Aug 2019: 170.1
    • 31 Dec 2020: 145.6
    • 1 Jan 2021: 147.2
    • 8 Jan: 144.2 (lowest in many years)
    • 15 Jan: 145.2
    • 22 Jan: 144.9
    • 14 Feb: 144.0

    UGW: 142 < x > 148✅
    • 27 Mar: 144.4
    • Total weight loss: 83 ⏫
    Daily Goals:
    Thu: ✅ Fri: ✅ Sat: ✅ Sun: ✅ Mon: ✅ Tue: Wed:
    1. Weight 142 < x > 148: ✅ 6/7
    2. Reduce Fat%: ✅ 28.3; 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: 31.3 ⏫
    4. Calories in the green ✅ 6/7
    5. Steps > 7500 ✅ 6/7
    6. Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily✅ 6/7
    7. Active hours > 6 daily ✅ 6/7
    🌷Positive intentions for Tue 6 April:
    • Meditation 😀
    • Weigh/post weight 😀
    • Outdoor walk
    • Laundry
    • Daily Chores
    • Puzzles: Watch TV:
    • Travel Books: reading 'Slow trains to Venice'
    • Keep up to date with email 😄
    • Daily goals update😀

    Feb/March/April DAILY RED CUP CHALLENGE (8 x 8oz water)
    Feb: 5/5
    Mar: 31/31
    Apr:
    💧💧💧💧💧💧

    NLNS
    (7 March —->) 24/25
    April: LNS: 0 --> Me: 6

    When I started on MFP, I often felt disheartening at the number on the scale. However, I got very good feedback from friends on here, and gradually learnt to regard that figure as a tool to help me make better choices. These are some of the things I discovered. I read them often to remind me that I chose how I feel.

    THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.
    REMINDERS: One or two thoughts to remember.
    • 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.
    • The scale is only one gauge of progress. Others include Measurements, clothes fit, improvement in general well-being/fitness.
    • 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.
    Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!


    Terri 🦄
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,465 Member
    pridesabtch wrote: »

    JFT Monday

    - Work by 8:00am :(
    - Remember to bring the lunch Hubby packed me; Spicy shrimp with alfredo and spaghetti squash/linguine :smiley:
    - More meetings 😀
    - Leave early to take V to the doctor😀
    - Ride?😀
    - Dinner, taco salad rather than taco to cut calories but still enjoy.😀
    - Log all food: good, bad & ugly😀
    - Bed after the ball game😀

    Have a smashing Monday y'all!

    All smiles yesterday, well I was late for work, but only a few minutes. Feeling a little guilty over my late night snacking even though it was planned. Feeling good about my bike ride. I had a lot more energy to ride yesterday, I really think it’s the thyroid meds. It’s amazing having the energy to do things I love. Wish I’d gotten my blood work done 6 months ago when I first got the order.

    Nothing really planned today. A few meetings, but I’m working from home. We are getting a new roof starting today, pricey venture, but due.

    JFT Tuesday
    - Work from home
    - Meetings
    - Get kid at 3:40pm after NHS meeting
    - Ride of time allows, walk if I can’t ride
    - Left overs for dinner
    - Log food
    - Bed by 11:30

    Have a great day y’all!
  • WellingTX
    WellingTX Posts: 617 Member
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    For Monday:

    -1999 calories Meh, 27 day streak died to after dinner snacks. 3582
    -Work out for 90 minutes 81 minutes

    For Tuesday, new day. I feel like a slug and need to eat better to feel better.

    -1900 calories
    -Work out for 90 minutes


  • brittgreenlikethecolor88
    brittgreenlikethecolor88 Posts: 1,080 Member
    pridesabtch wrote: »
    pridesabtch wrote: »

    JFT Monday

    - Work by 8:00am :(
    - Remember to bring the lunch Hubby packed me; Spicy shrimp with alfredo and spaghetti squash/linguine :smiley:
    - More meetings 😀
    - Leave early to take V to the doctor😀
    - Ride?😀
    - Dinner, taco salad rather than taco to cut calories but still enjoy.😀
    - Log all food: good, bad & ugly😀
    - Bed after the ball game😀

    Have a smashing Monday y'all!

    All smiles yesterday, well I was late for work, but only a few minutes. Feeling a little guilty over my late night snacking even though it was planned. Feeling good about my bike ride. I had a lot more energy to ride yesterday, I really think it’s the thyroid meds. It’s amazing having the energy to do things I love. Wish I’d gotten my blood work done 6 months ago when I first got the order.

    Nothing really planned today. A few meetings, but I’m working from home. We are getting a new roof starting today, pricey venture, but due.

    JFT Tuesday
    - Work from home
    - Meetings
    - Get kid at 3:40pm after NHS meeting
    - Ride of time allows, walk if I can’t ride
    - Left overs for dinner
    - Log food
    - Bed by 11:30

    Have a great day y’all!

    Glad to hear you are feeling good!! Sounds like yesterday was a success! Great work :)
  • brittgreenlikethecolor88
    brittgreenlikethecolor88 Posts: 1,080 Member
    Yesterday went well! I had a couple bites of the kids snacks, so not perfect. But still much better than the pervious night :) I think I dropped some water weight and am down almost 1-1/2 lbs from yesterday morning. Can't complain! I was able to go on an extra 20min walk during my breaktime at work. So I got a total of 45mins of walking yesterday. Todays goals will be pretty similar. Happy Tuesday all!

    JFT, Apr 6th@153.4lbs:
    - Stick to my meal plan for the day & NO unplanned, evening snacking!
    - Go for an extra walk this afternoon (~ 15 mins) if my work schedule allows.
    - Research some new healthy snack/meal ideas.
  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 1,002 Member
    Another gorgeous day! Today’s the last day of my older grandsons’ Spring Break (and my mini-break), so we’re planning to get out to the beach to walk and pick up treasures.

    I had a really good day yesterday. After Zooming with the littles, I headed out to spend the afternoon at my mom’s. My oldest grandson helped with the planting and mulching, and we all hung out on the lawn enjoying the warmth of the sun and each other’s company. We wrapped up the day with a walk around the lake. The kids were delighted to spy the first red-winged blackbirds.

    Monday 4/5:
    • Finish the post-holiday kitchen clean-up. – 50% - I’ll finish this morning.
    • Zoom with my out-of-state grandkids. - √ - Great virtual visit with the littles! After a year of reading many, many books during our Zooms, my grandson surprised me by reading one to me – what a delight!
    • Swing by the nursery for supplies for Mom. - √
    • Outdoor visit and lawn picnic with my older grandkids and my mom. - √ - Just what I needed!

    JFT Tuesday 4/6
    • Reset my MFP goals
    • 2 loads of laundry
    • Beach walk with my daughter and her boys
    • Start compliance training
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,645 Member
    Welcome newbies! :smiley:

    Recap 4/5 M
    1) Walked dog 3.62 mi before work :smiley: happy dog & happy me, even though new walking shoes rubbed ankles raw (tried different brand than I'm used to & wore thinner socks than when I bought the shoes)
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks :mrgreen: 14/14 boom! 14.8K
    3) Net cals zero / 12c water :/ net cals -107 & HIGH sodium (eating Easter dinner leftovers) & 13c water
    4) GA-IT FY20 print / GA-IT FY21 prep / Facebook Live 12:00 / catch up emails = 4/4
    5) Prep lunch, snacks, water bottle & overnight oats / mouse traps in garage / declutter 15 min. / 6:30 online concert? swapped for Hemingway on PBS = 3/4
    6) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / Voltaren / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work) = 5/5

    JFT 4/6 T
    1) X-trained before work/vote :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks
    3) Net cals zero / 12c water
    4) GA-IT prep / keep up with emails
    5) Prep lunch, snacks, water bottles (need extra since school in building is reopening & water filler will be off-limits) & overnight oats / another mouse trap (ick) / declutter 15 min. / call Mom & Dad? / Hemingway on PBS / other chore?
    6) Meditation/ unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work)

    Yesterday we tied record high temp of 77F. Several more days of above normal temps forecast, and lots of rain scattered in. Glad I plan my workout schedule to be flexible. Due to thunderstorms at daybreak today, swapped dog walk for x-training in basement. Headed to polling place to vote in spring elections before work in office day. Off to a good start!

    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
    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
    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
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    ZizzyBumble wrote: »
    Monday April 5

    Log 😊
    Stay in the green 👿. Too much eater chocolate!
    5 fruit and veg 😊
    Water 👿
    Fitbit exercise goals 😊
    Weigh 😊 Trend ⬇️

  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Tuesday 6 April

    Log
    Stay in the green
    5 fruit and veg
    Water
    Fitbit exercise goals 😊
    Weigh 😊 Trend ⬇️

    I’m so late posting that I’ve already done my exercise!
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    I'm going to set a few simple goals for myself, and will report back on them tomorrow, either at lunchtime or after work.

    Today's goals:

    - Log everything I eat and drink
    - Be in the green
    - Drink four bottles of water
    - Do something positive to improve mood after work
  • WellingTX
    WellingTX Posts: 617 Member

    For Tuesday, new day. I feel like a slug and need to eat better to feel better.

    -1900 calories 1625
    -Work out for 90 minutes95 minutes

    For Wednesday. New day

    -1900 calories
    -Work out for 90 minutes

  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,645 Member
    edited April 2021
    Recap 4/6 T
    1) X-trained before work/vote :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks :mrgreen: 14/14 boom! 8.5K
    3) Net cals zero / 12c water :smiley: green 28 but HIGH sodium again & 12c water
    4) GA-IT prep / keep up with emails = 2/2
    5) Prep lunch, snacks, water bottles (need extra since school in building is reopening & water filler will be off-limits) & overnight oats / another mouse trap (ick) / declutter 15 min. / call Mom & Dad? <3 / Hemingway on PBS / other chore? = 6/6
    6) Meditation / unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work) = 1/6 just felt so tired!

    JFT 4/6 W
    1) Walked dog 3.77 mi before work :smiley: happy dog & happy me
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks
    3) Net cals zero / 12c water
    4) GA-IT prep / Conflict of Interest form / webinar 10-12 (pace) / print SS EE sheet / email PRO s/s / pack for work at home
    5) Wash dishes / declutter 15 min. / start grocery list & meal planning / at least 1 other chore / Hemingway on PBS
    6) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / Voltaren / 6:00 alarm (walk dog between rain showers)

    This morning during our walk, dog was fascinated when watching a possum cross the road and head to the woods, and further along the road over a dozen turkeys, some strutting with tail feathers fanned out. I saw/heard ducks, geese & cranes in flight. Also heard lots of birds singing. Fun wildlife day!

    Today is my mom & dad's 65th wedding anniversary. I had to look it up, it's the blue sapphire anniversary. I phoned them last night, figuring they might have visitors this evening... I was right, several of my aunts & uncles will visit them. So excited to see them this Sat. (we live 90 miles apart). Will be the first time in person since my niece's wedding last August.

    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
    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
    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: 2,465 Member
    pridesabtch wrote: »

    JFT Tuesday
    - Work from home :smiley:
    - Meetings :smiley:
    - Get kid at 3:40pm after NHS meeting :smiley:
    - Ride of time allows, walk if I can’t ride :smiley:
    - Left overs for dinner :smiley:
    - Log food :smiley:
    - Bed by 11:30 :smiley:

    Have a great day y’all!

    All Smiles. It does feel good to hit my goals. TBH I almost skipped the walk in favor of a nap while V was at swim, but I knew I had it as a goal so I sucked it up. Glad I did. I came into work today instead of working from home, we are getting a new roof and it's a bit loud there. I may only do a half day. We'll see.

    I've been toying with the thought of an eating window from 11 - 8pm to try to limit my late night snacking. The problem, well one of the problems with this is V doesn't get home from swim until 7:45. SO every night we eat after 8:00. The other problem is my lunches are rather small especially when I'm at work, then I have a reasonable dinner, but I wake up really hungry. That ain't gonna work long term. Looks like intermittent fasting is not my thing. So I'm going back to simply not snacking after dinner and letting my day be what it is..

    No real plans for the day, other than to get some activity in. Not sure what that will be depends on how much time I have. If Tim takes V to & from swim, I'll go ride. If not, I'll walk at the park again, but this time I'll remember my headphones.

    I weighed in this morning and was a bit disappointed I'd only lost 0.2 pounds, but then I remembered I had a 2.5 pound loss last time. Still doing well on a weekly basis. Just gotta look at the trend.

    JFT Wednesday

    - Up early to take V to school (S had an early workout) :smiley:
    - Weigh :smiley:
    - Train Mark since Jennifer is out. Good that I came in.
    - Do some stats/CUSUM work :smiley:
    - Check voltage requirements for new equipment :smiley: Grr... don't have a 230V
    - Figure out a menu for the kids at the regatta
    - Maybe go to SAMS Club
    - Ride or walk
    - Log food
    - Bed by 11:30

    Have a stellar day y'all!
  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
    HEGoddard0928 wrote: »
    JFT 4/6/21
    - up at 5 🤣
    - work 6-1✅
    - insta order(possible)❌
    - edit 10 pages✅
    - B.B. brainstorming✅
    - author work✅
    - COOK DINNER 🙄 Does Mac and cheese and a glass of wine count?
    - dishes❌
    - laundry✅
    - Mets game✅
    - bed prep at 8✅
    - journal at 8:30❌ 8:45
    - bed by 9✅

    - Up at 5❌5:05
    - work 6-1
    - instacart order?
    - write missing scenes from Wolf Wanted
    - author work(outline/story structure)
    - chicken and veggie stir-fry for dinner
    - Mets Game
    - read?
    - bed whenever.

    I have 6 days off starting tomorrow. I'll catch up with everyone then! Love you all!
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,579 Member
    JFT Wednesday
    1. 1 set of lifts. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Post class plan right away on screen AND on site. AM run.
    2. Pit Crew: Whatever Wednesday.
    3. Classes: TPCASTT. Starter: Updike.
    4. Planning: Lunges. Rough draft. Email about late work. P&P notes ch 16. Grade 10 projects?
    5. Lunch: Tikka Masala. Write script for length requirement.
    6. Afternoon: Walk at park? 1 hour Clois. TAXES?
    7. Evening: S&F 4. Dinner: Pizza. Breathe. Set 2 of lifts. Livestream.
    8. Drink more water. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! Do the therapy exercises and lifts. Stretch. 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? Choose orgs for donations.

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    End of 2018: 189.2
    End of 2019: 196.4
    End of 2020: 187.4
    End of January: 189.8
    End of February: 190.0
    Today: 193.0

    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), Hood Feminism (Mikki Kendall).
    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 did run this morning. Just feeling really discouraged.
    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.
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,465 Member
    clicketykeys wrote: »
    JFT Wednesday

    WFTY: Persistence. I did run this morning. Just feeling really discouraged.

    Why so discouraged? Is it just the running or in general? I think you are doing great with activity.
  • brittgreenlikethecolor88
    brittgreenlikethecolor88 Posts: 1,080 Member
    Yesterday went well & I met my major goals :) I will be repeating them again today.

    Yesterday WINS - Went of an extra 20 min walk - I found an artichoke dip/spread recipe I want to make over the weekend. - Unplanned snacking only consisted of a couple bites of the kids snacks/dinner (still working on beating that habit, but seeing an improvement!) - Kids got a bath... Lol!! - Sold a baby carrier I no longer need (Spring cleaning!)

    JFT, Apr 7th @ 152.4 lbs:
    - Stick to my meal plan for the day & NO unplanned, evening snacking!
    - Go for an extra walk this afternoon (~ 15 mins) if my work schedule allows.
    - Research new healthy snack/meal ideas to liven up my meal plan.
    - Progress in my spring decluttering after work, I have a bunch of baby clothes/stuff to get rid of.

    Hope everyone has a great day!

  • WellingTX
    WellingTX Posts: 617 Member

    For Wednesday. New day

    -1900 calories 1798
    -Work out for 90 minutes 82 minutes

    For Thursday, New Day

    -1999 calories
    -Work out for 90 minutes


  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,579 Member
    JFT Thursday
    1. 1 set of lifts. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Post class plan right away on screen AND on site. AM run.
    2. Pit Crew: Thankful Thursday.
    3. Classes: Five by five. Starter: Dylan Thomas.
    4. Planning: Lunges. Email about late work. P&P notes ch 16. Grade 10 projects?
    5. Lunch: Saag. FINISH script for length requirement.
    6. Afternoon: Walk at park? 1 hour Clois. TAXES?
    7. Evening: S&F 4. Dinner: ??. Breathe. Set 2 of lifts.
    8. Drink more water. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! Do the therapy exercises and lifts. Stretch. 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? Choose orgs for donations.

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    End of 2018: 189.2
    End of 2019: 196.4
    End of 2020: 187.4
    End of January: 189.8
    End of February: 190.0
    Today: 193.0

    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), Hood Feminism (Mikki Kendall).
    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 got to talk to family in a big Zoom this evening. It was really really nice :D.
    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.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,283 Member
    Somehow I think I missed a day of posting goals! But I did OK with all, except nibbling tonite on pretzels, raisins, a apple .. too much mindless eating. Even though all is healthy, those calories still add up!

    And .. our son got his package today from Harry & David. 4 days late.. but at least he got it. and the good thing he is not traveling this week, and he has the kids, so it was perfect in that they can all enjoy it all week.

    I've been doing tons of yard work .. my happy place. And lots of rain tonite, so things will start to pop soon. I think I did kill a lot of my little seedlings though ... it was 75, and I thought they would love being in full sun. Well... I scorched them! Lesson learned. ... there is so much I am learning about starting flower seedlings inside , next year I will have this down! But, I still have 11 trays that I just have to gradually harden them off and I can plant them outside! Just hope the animals will leave them alone!


    JFt, Thursday
    1. mindful eating .. no nitetime snacks
    2. concentrate on water
    3. listen to podcast
    4. other: go for walk; work on pc boards, laundry, scrub kitchen and bathroom floors, start business expense bookkeeping. Dinner will be leftover scalloped potatoes and ham.. plan a lite lunch.
  • jeschepp
    jeschepp Posts: 307 Member
    When your best friend's sister ditches her for wedding cake tasting, you show up and go wedding cake tasting with your best friend. In all fairness, her fiancee was there too but she wanted another opinion. The ONLY reason I didn't go way over on calories was because I went on a 4 mile walk/run and adjusted my dinner ahead of time. Barely made it, and definitely didn't make my food group servings. Still worth it. Another great run/walk today, I think I may be figuring this out! I have been averaging 10 minutes total of running across about a 45 minute span (I'm aiming for 3 miles with the hopes I can work up to running a 5k). Tonight I felt great and managed 17 minutes total of running across an hour. Really proud of myself. I've been managing 30 second intervals, and I think the next step is increasing my running intervals. Have a good Thursday all!

    JFT Monday:
    80 oz water ✅
    stay in the green ✅ a miracle!
    meet all serving recommendations for 5 food groups ❌
    30 minutes exercise ✅
    screens off 8:30 ✅
    track food, exercise, water and post on JFT ✅

    JFT Tuesday:
    80 oz water
    stay in the green
    meet all serving recommendations for 5 food groups
    rest day-walk or house project
    screens off 8:30
    track food, exercise, water and post on JFT

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