JUST FOR TODAY -- Daily Commitment Thread for 2021
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@beachwalker99 and @jeschepp - I find if I miss a few days it can take me forever to get back in routine. Right now though it’s my hips and back that keep me being very careful. I have been in for quite some time.
We have our Granddaughter here today. I think she is taking advantage of how much we’ve missed her. We usually have them both a couple times a week and they get a little spent each week. Since we haven’t had them since last August except for a couple of weeks ago, I am saying we just made up for lost time. 😂
At least to spoil her, it’s dresses and clothes that she wants most. Her brother is video games2 -
Weekends are the hardest for me.... wish me luck!
JFT, Apr 10th @ 151.2lbs:
- Stick to my meal plan for the day & NO unplanned, evening snacking!
- Work in the garden for >30mins
- Meal prep for the week: Make breskfast egg cups.2 -
For Saturday, New Day Meh. Commitment has to mean something and it didn't yesterday.
-1999 calories: 4014
-Work out for 90 minutes: 50 minutes
For Sunday, hitting my commitment 80% of the time isn't going to get me where I need to go. Have work to do on myself
-1999 calories:
-Work out for 90 minutes:
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JFT Sunday
1. Feed cats. Tea! AM run.
2. Read for half an hour. Finish P&P script.
3. Set 1 of lifts. Grade WM projects and enter. Finish updating One Pager rubric.
4. Shoot P&P and Fox. GROCERIES?
5. Stretch. Fanfic. S&F script work.
6. Afternoon: Choose orgs for donations? Check weather. Walk?
7. Evening: Clois action scene - 1 hr. Dinner: Jambalaya?
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 goalsEnd of 2017: 174.6
End of 2018: 189.2
End of 2019: 196.4
End of 2020: 187.4
Today: 193.8
Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut1. Purchases: Look for an "ugly Christmas sweater" and a long-haired doll at thrift stores. Practice French braiding. Go to used bookstore and look for On Writing (Stephen King), Dying for a Paycheck (Robin Hardman), The Prince (tr. Tim Parks, Russell Price, or Robert Adams), The Secret Adversary (Christie).
2. E2: What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options. Create vocabulary lists for each unit that come from the texts used: Animal Farm, Julius Caesar, Wes Moore, I Am Malala. Find a way to incorporate changing words from one part of speech to another. Students need to know how to review multiple sources and synthesize information in order to draw a conclusion. Need practice with the difference between transitions and overlapping (at end of paragraph - "another issue is Y" vs "there are other issues besides X"). Quit using "in conclusion" and "I believe" and other writing-about-my-writing phrases. Confusion between direct/indirect objects and prepositional phrases. Use the UDHR and the Declaration of Independence to study paraphrasing; use that to front-load Machiavelli and how to deal with challenging texts. Confusion between everyday / every day and similar constructions.
3. E1: Need practice with quoting & paraphrasing sources, identifying claims that would need support, use of last names for reference, and capitalization practice (common/proper nouns, titles). Difficulty using possessive nouns in their own writing. Honors: practice subject/object pronouns (my friend and I / my friend and me). Poetry: Revise "Songs are Poetry" handouts.
4. Curriculum Development: Writing mini-unit. Review scholarly research on 5PE. (I think I can have this as an intro to the research unit so that they also get exposure to how quotes are integrated and cited.) Parallel structure; use of emotional language, specific detail. Use "Write About a Pebble" lesson from Atwell. How long should each unit take? Do research on characteristics: curiosity, persistence, resilience, creativity, responsibility, optimism, courage, integrity, authenticity, leadership, self-awareness, humility, compassion - others? Include grammarly check on essays! Review assessments. What is the purpose for each unit? What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options. Write 1 reflection weekly; type one in Classroom by Weds. Copy-paste to discussion board for comments due Friday. Homework: Online journal Mon due Tue; Reflection Tue due Wed; C&P journal in class Wed; Comments Thu due Fri. Bonus if you are the first response; further bonus if you respond to comments on your post. Grammar practice Mon & Wed; quiz Fri. Unit plan for research (Idea for regular: comparing same story on sites with different biases).
5. Professional Development: Write blog post weekly. Comment on 3 posts each week - Tu Th Sun? Check with PSC. Talk with Z about articles and/or conference proposals.
6. Medical: Dentist call to schedule cleaning – March? ObG schedule for April. Schedule PCP for May.
7. Theater: Little Princess.
8. House: Siding. Or perhaps bathroom floor.
9. Fun: Open beading on Thursdays. Coloring at library on Tuesday. Put jewelry away. Edney Hack Nights alt Weds. ASL? Spanish/Portuguese practice? Practice piano. ROL Secret Adversary. Buy bike rack for car.
10. Volunteering ideas: Theater. Library. Animal shelter. Community Kitchen. Emerge Georgia training.
11. Family: Book group. Dinners?
12. Writing: Blog post: Running, Racism and Rum: Learning to Handle Discomfort. Fanfic: Create a scene list for the Batgirl story. Finish the cafe scene for the Titans story. Open Wordpress in Safari.
13. Lifting: 15 squats, 15 deadlifts, 10 shoulder presses, 15 arm raises, 15 pushups, 30 crunches, 15 side lifts, 15 back kicks, horse stance for 5 breaths.
14. Other: Practice hair braiding with D. Check on appts for drs. Remind D to ask his dad about the table and check with home repair contractors. 3 posts/week? Create test for MLA format. Create test for infographics and visual information. Remember that M does not like surprises! Check dates of classes and update semester plan. She Should Run vision statement. Update standards on board. When to change bulletin board?
WFTY: Persistence. Ran this morning. Runkeeper ever so "helpfully" let me know that it was my sixty-first fastest for that distance. Thanks SO much.Reminder: Last year's WFTY was progress, and I am ... actually, I was going to say content, but it's more than that. I'm proud of myself, and I'm pleased with the progress that I made. Even without the challenges throughout the year, I accomplished things that I should be proud of; and given those challenges, I'm even happier about what I was able to do.2 -
JFT - Saturday April 10
1.5L of water -
Log all Food -
Walk for 15 minutes - I walked over 2700 steps when I was carrying my phone, I don't know how many steps I got in when my phone wasn't on me.
It was sporadic walking but I'm counting it.
JFT - Sunday April 11
1.5L of water
Log all Food
Walk for 15 minutes
I'm at work to try to get ahead so I can meet my deadline tomorrow. So I should get at it.1 -
Yesterday was a busy, but good day. The kids had competitions in different places so Tim went with V and I stayed with Sierra and managed food for the crew team. It was a huge amount of work, I was on my feet from 7:00 - 4:30 non stop. I literally never sat down. I did get to step away and and watch Sierra race. She did so good. V also rocked her regional swim meet, she was seconded In her heart by 0.02 seconds, but PRd.
On a person note, I was so busy I only had a rice crispy treat during the regatta, and decided I wanted pizza for dinner. Very dangerous for me, but I only had 2 slices and a salad. No binge! So proud of myself for successfully moderating something I love even when hungry.
Today is a lazy day, V has National Honor Society induction and play practice. Sierra of working, and I have nothing else planned. Hopefully a little exercise, and a nap.
Oh yeah, and my weight was down today!!!
JFT Sunday
- weigh 😀
- get ready
- Pick up V from friend’s place
- National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
- Take V to play practice
- Maybe ride
- Chill
Have a blessed day y’all!3 -
Happy Sunday! Hopping on before I forget again! (Lazy day Sunday here...) I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter and a great week. The weather was nice for April in Wisconsin. Sure did brighten my mood!
I've been doing quite a bit of reading lately, everything from suspense novels to Food & Health books to Bible studies. It feels good to read and not feel guilty about it. I used to feel like I was wasting time if I just sat and read. I'm trying to let go of the guilt and just enjoy life and be in the present more. I got to see my kids and grandkids (some of them) last weekend and get real hugs. It was awesome! I sure have missed them. Then yesterday my oldest son came to town just to stop in and see us for a few hours. He lives about 2 hours from here and I've missed him, so that was awesome too. I realized after this past year that family is what I've missed the most. Not working, money, shopping, restaurants, etc. Family is definitely at the top of the list of things I cannot give up and still thrive. :flowerforyou:
Today is Tech-Free Sunday. I'm not spending hours surfing the net, texting back and forth when a quick phone call can do it, FB'ing, FB messaging, etc. Today I plan to be in the present, spend time in my happy space sewing and either listening to music or having a good simple happy movie on in the background. I plan to spend time reading. Maybe make some homemade soup...
Today is also Day 4 of no processed sugar for me. I'm feeling a bit sluggish and hungover, actually. But I'm not having as many urges, so hopefully this all passes soon! I quit drinking over 20 years ago to get away from hangovers (I react really badly with alcohol...sucks for me!) But I know from past experience that my body feels a whole lot better when I'm not eating a lot of sugar, so I'm trying again.
Just for Sunday, 4/11:- 24H Plan & Assess
- Journal food and Complete Diary at the end of the day
- Drink 2 cups of green tea today, 64 oz of water, and remember vitamins
- Physical: 30 minutes
- Self Care: 30 minutes
- Spiritual Care: 30 minutes
- Kitchen closed at 7:00 PM
- Evening Routine
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2021🔹Word - BalanceKeep your chin up!
🔹I am in tune with my dreams
🔹I know what is right for me
🔹I will pursue my dreams and greatest passion
2021
Life Affirmations
🔹I live in congruence with my authentic self
🔹I am mindful
🔹I am creative every day
🔹I foster positivity
🔹I am compassionate
Turning up is the ultimate success!- 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
- 8 April: 143.2
- 11 April: 142.2 😍
- Total weight loss: 84.8 ⏫
Thu: ✅ Fri: ✅ Sat: ✅ Sun: ✅ Mon: Tue: Wed:- Weight 142 < x > 148: ✅ 4/7
- Reduce Fat%: ✅ 28.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2 23.4 [/s] 23.1 —>22.9 ⏬
- Increase Muscle%: ✅ 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7: 30.9: 31.3 ⏫
- Calories in the green ✅ 4/7
- Steps > 7500 ✅ 4/7
- Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily✅ 4/7
- Active hours > 6 daily ✅ 4/7
- 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: 11
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.
Can’t believe that my weight has started falling again 😍😍😍
Terri 🦄
4 - Name: Terri
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Wasn't as productive or healthy as I wanted to be this weekend. I feel like I'm behind on everything, but I know that's not true. It's just hard to juggle everything at once, and when I have downtime all I want to do is veg out in front of the TV. Going to try to be proud of what I did accomplish this weekend, and focus on small steps to getting back on track.
JFT Sunday:
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 ❌
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
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Had a very nice weekend, went to my friend's for a birthday barbeque which was super nice - it's so good to be able to see people again. Even if we're only allowed to see people outside which resulted in us, for a time, sitting outside with our hoods up while it was snowing! (it's snowing this morning as well).
Ate and drank rather a lot at the BBQ but skipped dinner which hopefully reduced the amount of damage. Have pretty much no social plans this week now though so I should be able to have a good few healthy days in a row to get back on track!
With that in mind, here's today's goals:
- Log everything I eat
- No alcohol (liver wants a rest)
- Be in the green
- Drink 4 bottles water
- Make healthy lunches for week
- Do something productive this evening before flopping
Hope everyone has a good week! X5 -
I know it's a cliche, but another Monday morning and I'm back to start again!
Recently I've just not wanted to log or think about what I was eating. I've given it a lot of thought while I'm out on my walks, and I think it's because I'm feeling very depressed (not claiming I have depression, just very down). I'm successful at dieting when I feel upbeat and positive which I'm not managing right now.
I can't change my circumstances, so I need to learn to be more positive with things as they are. I feel the stress of helping my mother greatly. It's not that I have to be with her 24/7, but I have to be there every day. I find it so depressing, from the brown decor often with the curtains closed, to my complete inability to do anything which will make her feel a bit happier. Everything I suggest which would help her fill her day is met with "I can't be bothered" and then she complains she's bored. Her doctor has offered her anti depressants, and a pill to help with her breathing, but she won't take either of them, although she takes her other tablets.
It's just so difficult being the one who is there every day. She has said for years that if my father died first I would step in and do everything for her. And that's how it's turned out, because she isn't well. Very much the old fashioned view that the daughter will help whilst the son does nothing!
Don't get me wrong, she's a good person and I want the best for her, I want her to be safe and happy. To a certain extent I can make sure she is safe, but I can't make her happy. And it impacts my mood. I come home every day in the late afternoon and I eat because it makes me feel down. I feel guilty even writing this, you're not meant to say you dread caring for someone for possibly years to come. I feel inadequate, it doesn't come naturally to me. My relationship with my mother is a shallow one, there were never any girly chats or guidance or doing things together. No hugs or kisses, I "just knew" how I was expected to behave without guidance.
A better daughter than me would move her in with me but I can't bring myself to do it, I value my alone time too much. I couldn't bear to have someone else in the house all day every day, it would push me over the edge. So I feel guilty about that too.
Apologies for rambling on, I just needed to think about this, and it's not something you talk about in real life (and with who? still in lockdown, it's so cold to meet outside!)
So, JFT Monday 12th April
Log everything (made myself weigh breakfast!)
Stay in the green
Walk
Back exercises
Admin (of course there's admin!)
Gratitude
Word for 2021 Strength
Lose 21lbs in 2021
1 This is not going well!
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JFT Monday
1. 1 set of lifts. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Post class plan right away on screen AND on site.
2. Pit Crew: Mental Health Monday.
3. Classes: Assignment Reflection. TPCASTT: Highwayman.
4. Planning: Stretch. Grade 10 WM projects and 10 TPCASTTs.
5. Lunch: Leftovers. Draft notes for issues script.
6. Afternoon: Walk at park? 1 hour Clois. TAXES?
7. Evening: S&F 4. Dinner: Soup. 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 goalsEnd 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: 193.6
Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut1. Purchases: Look for an "ugly Christmas sweater" and a long-haired doll at thrift stores. Practice French braiding. Go to used bookstore and look for On Writing (Stephen King), 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. Monday. Already behind. *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.3 -
[For Sunday, hitting my commitment 80% of the time isn't going to get me where I need to go. Have work to do on myself
Scale was flat for the week.
-1999 calories: 1446. 2332 average for the week. Those 332 calories a day make a difference.
-Work out for 90 minutes:87 minutes for the day. 9:14 for the week including a 2021 high point for exercise walk miles with 19.99. Also 4000# in weights, 525 crunches, 105 push ups and 210 lunges for the week
For Monday, new day.
-1999 calories:
-Work out for 90 minutes. Busy day, make it happen:
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Good morning my friends!
So Matt and I got our second dose of the vaccine on Thursday! The only reactions I had were a mild headache for a few hours and a sore arm for 2 days. Matt was sluggish with a sore arm and random traveling body pains. But everything is gone now. We took the weekend off to recover because we weren't sure how it was going to effect us. My job actually gave me today and Tuesday off as well. So I ended up with a 6 day vacation. Lol.
I've been working on my author business the last few days and getting some editing done on my novella. I came up with my new pen name! I'm officially Harley Hastings! Lol. I made a Twitter account yesterday and am starting on my website today! Lol.
I've been reading a lot of books on the business side of being an author, as well as books on writing craft(story structure, character development, etc) and am learning a lot. I've been taking a lot of notes which I'm enjoying. Lol. I forgot how much I enjoy learning and note taking. It's been a lot of fun.
Okay, onto my goals for the day!
04/12/21
- up at 7 ✅
- weigh in✅ scale is up again but I ate terribly yesterday.
- JFT!!!!✅
- 4 Instacart orders!!(am using this to fund my author business)
- transfer money into bank account
- actually eat lunch!
- run the dishwasher
- wash my sweatshirt
- purchase my new domain name for my website
- set up wordpress account
- keep up with my email
- edit(try for 45 minutes)
- record pages edited and time spent
- finish story structure chapter
- watch tutorials on setting up a website
- find developmental editor
- find self-editing course
Okay, so this may seem like a lot but a bunch of it can be done rather quickly and Matt works tonight so I can get a lot done while he's not home. Just so long as I don't sit on the couch. Lol. Once I'm on the couch at night nothing gets done. Lol.6 -
Good morning everyone. I was participating in this group for a while in 2020 then went back to WW. Rather than losing, I’ve gained
4.2 lbs since January. It’s frustrating because when I did WW last time, I lost quickly.
I found that I really missed the option of journaling that MFP has and I missed this group! You all are inspirational.
JFT
Log everything
Exercise, even if only for 10 minutes
I’m going to be keeping it simple for now.
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@littleblackskirt Never worry about voicing your thoughts here, and I don't think you are selfish for your choices. My mother and I were never close either and she is more and more dependent upon me. I struggle with that because she honestly sucks the life out of me. She is in the early stages of dementia and can still live on her own, but we discussed her care in the future and luckily she agrees we could never live together and that a care facility would be best for her. Don't beat yourself up for feeling overwhelmed by this, you have a lot on your plate and many folks would not accept the responsibilities you have. Much love to you!
@sviers13 Welcome back. Sorry you are struggling right now.4 -
pridesabtch wrote: »
JFT Sunday
- weigh 😀
- get ready
- Pick up V from friend’s place
- National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
- Take V to play practice
- Maybe ride
- Chill
Have a blessed day y’all!
Glad I didn't set many goals yesterday, because I flat out didn't do much. It was a rainy cool day and after V's induction ceremony, I put on fuzzy jammie pants and a sweatshirt and took a nap. It was glorious. Did very little during the day and made popcorn and watched Wonder Woman 1984 that evening with the family. It's another gloomy day out and I'm really not feeling like doing anything. Most Monday's I work from home, but today I have an in person meeting so I had to come in. I was late, but I just didn't care. Work has been rather slow lately which makes the days drag on. I do need to leave early today to go with my daughter for her prom dress fitting. Really all it needs is hemmed. I should plan some exercise today, but truth is I just don't want to. Hopefully my attitude will change by evening.
JFT Monday
- Work by 8:00
- Meeting at 10:00
- Prom dress fitting at 3:30
- Log food
- Stay under calories
- Exercise?
- Bed by 11:30
Have a great day y'all!5 -
littleblackskirt wrote: »I know it's a cliche, but another Monday morning and I'm back to start again!
Recently I've just not wanted to log or think about what I was eating. I've given it a lot of thought while I'm out on my walks, and I think it's because I'm feeling very depressed (not claiming I have depression, just very down). I'm successful at dieting when I feel upbeat and positive which I'm not managing right now.
I can't change my circumstances, so I need to learn to be more positive with things as they are. I feel the stress of helping my mother greatly. It's not that I have to be with her 24/7, but I have to be there every day. I find it so depressing, from the brown decor often with the curtains closed, to my complete inability to do anything which will make her feel a bit happier. Everything I suggest which would help her fill her day is met with "I can't be bothered" and then she complains she's bored. Her doctor has offered her anti depressants, and a pill to help with her breathing, but she won't take either of them, although she takes her other tablets.
It's just so difficult being the one who is there every day. She has said for years that if my father died first I would step in and do everything for her. And that's how it's turned out, because she isn't well. Very much the old fashioned view that the daughter will help whilst the son does nothing!
Don't get me wrong, she's a good person and I want the best for her, I want her to be safe and happy. To a certain extent I can make sure she is safe, but I can't make her happy. And it impacts my mood. I come home every day in the late afternoon and I eat because it makes me feel down. I feel guilty even writing this, you're not meant to say you dread caring for someone for possibly years to come. I feel inadequate, it doesn't come naturally to me. My relationship with my mother is a shallow one, there were never any girly chats or guidance or doing things together. No hugs or kisses, I "just knew" how I was expected to behave without guidance.
A better daughter than me would move her in with me but I can't bring myself to do it, I value my alone time too much. I couldn't bear to have someone else in the house all day every day, it would push me over the edge. So I feel guilty about that too.
Apologies for rambling on, I just needed to think about this, and it's not something you talk about in real life (and with who? still in lockdown, it's so cold to meet outside!)
So, JFT Monday 12th April
Log everything (made myself weigh breakfast!)
Stay in the green
Walk
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It made me feel quite sad to read your post. I don't think it's a position anyone wants to be in. But above all things you should not feel guilty.
You are a brilliant daughter for all that you have done. And what use would you be if you did move in and it just stressed you to the max? It wouldn't be healthy for either of you.
Youre allowed your space (guilt free!) to decompress and relax and have your own space and to live your own life.
I hope I never have to do it, I really do hope that. Because it must be so hard to deal with.
But for what it's worth, I think you're doing great and you shouldn't put yourself down or feel guilty. I know I'm young so don't exactly have the experience. But I would say it's normal to feel the way you do, but you shouldn't feel like that
It's also not your fault you don't make her happy, I'm sure you do even if she doesn't show it. And it's also not your fault she won't take the extra meds to improve her mood. It's not your job to make her happy. I've learn that from my own depression, it took me many years to figure that out aswell. I have to find my own happiness6 -
Quick goals for today:
- Finish grading definition essays
- Clean up the rest of the weekend mess
- Walk
- Catch up on posts
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, Ilittleblackskirt wrote: »I know it's a cliche, but another Monday morning and I'm back to start again!
Recently I've just not wanted to log or think about what I was eating. I've given it a lot of thought while I'm out on my walks, and I think it's because I'm feeling very depressed (not claiming I have depression, just very down). I'm successful at dieting when I feel upbeat and positive which I'm not managing right now.
I can't change my circumstances, so I need to learn to be more positive with things as they are. I feel the stress of helping my mother greatly. It's not that I have to be with her 24/7, but I have to be there every day. I find it so depressing, from the brown decor often with the curtains closed, to my complete inability to do anything which will make her feel a bit happier. Everything I suggest which would help her fill her day is met with "I can't be bothered" and then she complains she's bored. Her doctor has offered her anti depressants, and a pill to help with her breathing, but she won't take either of them, although she takes her other tablets.
It's just so difficult being the one who is there every day. She has said for years that if my father died first I would step in and do everything for her. And that's how it's turned out, because she isn't well. Very much the old fashioned view that the daughter will help whilst the son does nothing!
Don't get me wrong, she's a good person and I want the best for her, I want her to be safe and happy. To a certain extent I can make sure she is safe, but I can't make her happy. And it impacts my mood. I come home every day in the late afternoon and I eat because it makes me feel down. I feel guilty even writing this, you're not meant to say you dread caring for someone for possibly years to come. I feel inadequate, it doesn't come naturally to me. My relationship with my mother is a shallow one, there were never any girly chats or guidance or doing things together. No hugs or kisses, I "just knew" how I was expected to behave without guidance.
A better daughter than me would move her in with me but I can't bring myself to do it, I value my alone time too much. I couldn't bear to have someone else in the house all day every day, it would push me over the edge. So I feel guilty about that too.
Apologies for rambling on, I just needed to think about this, and it's not something you talk about in real life (and with who? still in lockdown, it's so cold to meet outside!)
I am so sorry that you feel this way. You are an extremely supportive daughter and you should not feel any guilt for the circumstances. Societal and family expectations can be so unfair. My MIL became very miserable/depressed and nothing seemed to make a difference (she would not take antidepressants) The more we tried to cheer her up the more drained we became. When we reduced our efforts, she was no less unhappy and we had more energy for doing the things that made the most difference for her. I hope you can find some comfort and helpful suggestions within this group, at the very least, it is a safe place to let off steam. Sending you hugs.4 -
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@littleblackskirt Please don't feel guilty, you must do the best you can for yourself as well as your mum. I can tell you from experience it's very tough having someone like that live with you. When hubby and I married in 2004 (he was 44 and I was 46, first marriage for both), we bought a large house because his elderly mother lived with us. At first things were ok, but she was not an active or happy person and as her dementia advanced, there were some very difficult days. Hubby stayed at home 100% to care for her (he was paid a wage 40 hours per week by state grant so she wouldn't have to move into a nursing home at state expense). I always worked outside of the home. Before that, I had lived on my own for 25 years, even owned my own house for 15 years, so it was a huge adjustment for me. I can totally relate to the oppressive feeling of someone else always in the house every. single. day. Had I known she would live to 2016 (aged 99 years and 10 months), and live with us the entire time, I may not have made the same choices. But I knew how hubby was, and could live with the fact he was her carer. Certainly not me. She and I never were close in all those years. (((Hugs))) to you!
@sviers13 Welcome back!5 -
JFT M 4/12
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks
2) Net cals zero / 12 water / NO evening snacking
3) AJNH issue report / GA-IT email requests for records & inquiries / 12:00 Facebook Live
4) X-train after work / boil eggs / wash dishes / declutter 15 min. / one other chore
5) Meditate / unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work)
Had a great weekend, and Sunday turned into a no-tech day. Sat. hubby and I drove 90 miles to visit my parents (in their mid-80s & fully vaccinated), aunt (also vaccinated) & my eldest brother. I was so happy to be able to visit. It was the first time I've seen them in person since my niece's wedding last August. Due to typical April weather, we visited indoors, but hubby, aunt & myself wore our masks, except for photos. It was great!
2021 Goals:1) Weight 150#Word for 2021: Gratitude ~ be mindful of & appreciate my many blessings
2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
3) Post weekly weigh-in on JFT for accountability. Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I peek occasionally other days. My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale.
4) Take measurements & log on MFP every month end ~ remember this year! ~ 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 up3 -
Weekly Weigh-In = When I'm active I eat back calories. My weaknesses: I love food... my sweet tooth, especially chocolate... portion control... FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). 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. No goal dates set ~ this is not a diet but my lifestyle.
Age 63, 5'4" (have permanently lost half inch ~ bummer)
GW #1: 150 in a livable way = It's. Not. A. Diet.
GW #2: 145 normal BMI
UG (need to be realistic): maintain 150
11/5/15 = 195.0 joined MFP with no real plan except It's. Not. A. Diet.
1/10/17 = 185.5 clearly not a regular on MFP / joined JFT, best group ever!
5/31/17 = 180.5 two end of month celebrations / committed to posting weekly weigh-in06/03 = 177.509/02/17 = 170.0 Woohoo! Officially overweight, not obese
06/10 = 179.5 pre-10K spaghetti supper night before
06/17 = 179.5 numerous meals away from home, several occasions w/ alcohol, happy no gain
06/24 = 178.0 fluctuated during week, but ended ok
07/01 = 176.0 Yay!!! Achieved June goal to stay <180
07/08 = 177.5 oops
07/15 = 176.5
07/22 = 175.0
07/29 = 174.0 saw at least one daily w-i below 174
08/05 = 174.5 dined out for Girls Day Out & ate Dad's cooking & baking
08/12 = 173.5 scale flirted with even lower numbers on daily weigh-ins
08/19 = 173.5 had couple of high calorie days
08/26 = 172.0 kind of a surprise09/09 = 171.5 backsliding, ack!09/16/17 = 169.5 yay, the middle number is a six!09/23 = 168.5 have lots challenges in upcoming week12/09/17 = 158.5 first time in 10 years my weight is 1-5-anything!
09/30 = 167.0 met Sept goal to stay under 170
10/07 = 166.0
10/14 = 166.5 dined out 2 days with adult beverages plus wine & cheesecake at spa
10/21/17 = 166.5 dined out 2 days plus food day in office / no gain is good [joined Just Give Me 10 Days challenge (daily w/i)]
10/28 = 164.5 very active week & watched CICO / reached October goal of 165
11/04 = 163.0 wow, really surprised at this, daily fluctuations very up and down this week
11/11 = 164.5 this is temporary b/c very high sodium yesterday
11/18 = 162.0 big surprise, especially b/c I weigh myself daily and didn't see this all week
11/25 = 163.0 no surprise after 2 no-logging-food days (parade day and Thanksgiving), just glad not worse
12/02 = 161.0 Jingle Bell 5K day / 44:37 chip time & ave. pace 14:22 & very happy!12/16 = 158.0 no work parties or food days & stuck with CICO06/16/18 = 152.0 lowest weight all year
12/23 = 157.5 no "workouts" but shoveled snow & snowshoed, busy with Christmas preparations
12/30 = 159.0 Christmas Day no food/beverages logged
01/06/18 = 159.0 New Year's Eve hubby & I splurged on treats & beverages (at home), and I did not log...totally worth it!
01/13 = 157.0 big surprise! Yesterday evening, walked in Frenzy on the Fox 5K in 47:26 & pace 15:19. Very happy with my time, wore layers of clothes in 10 degrees & NNW 12 mph wind, fun event.
01/20 = 156.5
01/27 = 156.5 maintaining / not a bad thing
02/03 = sick / no weigh in
02/10 = 152.5 unhealthy loss due to illness / I know weight will go back up & I'm totally fine with that
02/17/18 = 153.0 thrilled with annual physical on 2/15/18: BP 110/68, pulse 64 and BMI 26.14
02/24 = 154.0 little out of control last week, but at goal for the month
03/03 = 155.5 oops / still lower than before I was sick
03/10 = 153.5 back on track
03/17 = 152.5
03/24 = 153.0 evening snacks & two days straight of 8 hr seminars (+ lots of sitting)
03/31 = 153.5 pre-10K spaghetti supper night before / Badger State Brewing 10K 1:30:28.82 and average pace 14:35
04/07 = 154.5 ack ~ ate Easter candy most evenings
04/14 = 153.5 Day 1 of record-setting blizzard ~ yuck! Followed by day 2 of blizzard, then snow day (no work / still shoveling & plowing) on Monday ~ in APRIL ~ yikes!
04/21 = 153.5 after such weird week & daily weight fluctuations, happy to maintain
04/28 = 152.0
05/05 = 153.5 kinda stalled three months + feeling hungry more often ~ since w/i 10# of goal, changed MFP setting to lose 1/2 lb. per week & see how it goes
05/12 = 153.5 ok with this ~ think changing my MFP setting, and having more net calories to play with, is agreeing with me ~ I'm not so hungry all the time
05/19 = 154.0 drinks (2 margaritas) & dinner w/ BFF night before + enjoyed everything!
05/26/18 = 153.0 Health Risk Assessment 5/15/18 ~ BMI 25.6
06/02 = 153.0 basically in maintenance for now ~ I'll take it!
06/09 = 152.5 Bellin Run 10K 1:28:12 split time 45:03 ave. pace 14:12 ~ beat goal of < 1:3006/23 = 156.0 end of vacation week & lots of eating out12/28/19 = 168.5 spent 75% of 2019 in 160s... not the plan
06/30 = 155.5
07/07 = 156.0 post-vacation w/i net calories not. so. much. Ack!
07/14 = 154.5 prelogging & sticking w/ plan helps
07/21 = 154.5 Packers 5K 44:50 ave pace 14:26 min/mile ~ beat goal < 45:00
07/28 = 157.5 peanut M&M attacks (eek) + dinner out w/ SIL/niece (yum!) + staff luncheon (ick)
08/03 = 155.5 started Evening Snack Challenge on JFT
08/11 = 158.0 stressful week (job crap ~ hubby's & my own) , Chinese buffet 1 evening & Feast with the Beasts (so worth it!)
08/18 = 157.5 saw 156.0 during week ~ evening snack challenge not. so. good.
08/25 = 156.0 prelogged as much as possible & CICO getting better
09/01 = 154.5 included Taste on Broadway & office relocation so packing & moving boxes ~ very pleased
09/08 = 157.5 too many office bday indulgences / City Stadium 5K for Veterans 44:27 & ave. pace 14:16 ~ beat goal of < 44:30
09/15 = 156.0
09/22 = 155.5 maybe lower if not for Pizza Ranch prairie pizza & wine at BFF's the night before
09/29 = 154.0
10/06 = 155.0 may include water retention in muscles b/c resumed home version of weights & circuit-training day before
10/13 = 157.0 birthday treats & adult beverages / walked in Run for the Hill of It 5K in 48:13 pace 15:32 & hill 2:01 ~ beat both time (part unpaved trail with sloppy conditions due to 5" rain over preceding week) & hill (finish is UP a steep sledding hill) from last year and learned only 25 out of 267 participants finished the hill < 1 min.
10/20 = 155.0
10/27 = 158.0 oops... lots of leaf-raking the evening before + too. much. snacking.
11/03 = 156.5 better planning / stopped evening snacking (mostly)
11/10 = 156.0 basically stuck in maintenance mode ~ not the worst thing
11/17 = 157.0
11/24 = 159.5 Thanksgiving week & paid time off with hubby ~ def going in wrong direction ~ oops
12/01 = 157.5 Jingle Bell 5K 45:38 & ave. pace 14:42 ~ not bad
12/08 = 157.0
12/15 = 156.5 clearly in maintenance mode all year ~ not exactly the plan but I'm ok with this for now ~ really happy to stay 1-5-anything
12/22 = 155.5 surprised by this ~ maybe due to much later than normal weigh-in (late start to the day)
12/29/18 = 159.5 and happy I stayed 1-5-anything over holidays & vacation days at home
01/05/19 = 157.5
01/12 = 158.0 Frenzy on the Fox 5K 1/11 with friends ~ not timed / MapMyWalk 54:19
01/19 = 158.0 maintained even with evening snacking & skipped workouts
01/26 = 157.5
02/02 = 158.5 hubby's traditional bday dinner + leftovers + evening snacking ~ oops
02/09 = 158.5 ok with no gain / Seroogy's Valentine 5K 48:34:89 & ave. pace 15:89 in below zero temps & icy mile 2
02/16 = 158.0
02/23 = 160.0 oops... deserved, net cals & sodium def red prior 3 days. Annual physical 2/26 159.6 fully clothed.
03/02 = 159.5
03/09 = 157.5
03/16 = 158.0 feeling unwell & no workouts all week
03/23 = 157.5 finally feeling better
03/31 = 160.5 posting Sun. month end w/i ~ too many days, net calories RED. Badger State Brewing 10K 3/30 in 1:28:14 & ave. pace 14:12 and beat goal < 1:30
04/06 = 160.0 saw 158.5 during week
04/13 = 159.5
Hiatus from MFP 4/17 - 4/29 (Easter 4/21)
05/04 = 161.5 logging again starting 4/30
05/11 = 163.0 ack
05/18 = 163.0 no gain
05/25 = 163.0 could be worse
06/01 = 162.0
06/08 = 162.0 pre-race spaghetti night before / Bellin Run 10K 1:29:54 split 44:13 ave. pace 14:29
06/15 = 164.0 ate at fast food, cafe (brunch), pub (happy hour), seminar (lunch), dinner at BFF's (sangria)
06/22 = 162.5 better eating & tracking
06/29 = 163.5 two days of conference food
07/06 = 162.5
07/13 = 163.5 two out-of-town family parties + diner food + drinks/dinner at Mexican restaurant
07/20 = 166.0 cousin's funeral luncheon (one whole table w/ family desserts) + restaurant week lunch w/ hubby + pizza supper w/ hubby
07/27 = 165.0
08/03 = 164.5 happy to see any loss at all... I am the tortoise
08/10 = 167.5 high sodium & emotional eating
08/17 = 167.5
08/24 = 165.5
08/31 = 169.5 staycation week & ate whatever I wanted
09/07 = 167.0 flushed sodium & water weight / City Stadium 5K for Veterans 45:12 (goal < 45:00) & ave. pace 14:33
09/14 = 166.5
09/21 = 166.0
09/27 = 165.5
10/05 = 167.5 pre-race food ~ Pink Pumpkin 5K 44:06 (goal < 45:00) & ave. pace 14:12
10/12 = 165.5 eating back on track ~ Run for the Hill of It 5K (trail event) 48:06 & hill 1:58 (goal < 2 min.)
10/19 = 165.5
10/26 = 165.0 slowly but surely... my lifestyle is NOT a diet
11/02 = 165.5 Maru & Jack's party / food night before
11/09 = 164.5 few days of staying at zero net calories works!
11/16 = 165.0 rare Fri. night dinner date w/ hubby at local cafe ~ totally worth it!
11/23 = 166.0 wrong way again
11/30 = 168.0 ACK!!!
12/07 = 165.5 sick several days & painful sore throat will do that
12/14 = 167.0 on prednisone & ate to quell nausea
12/21 = 165.501/04/20 = stomach flu 1/4 - 1/5 & slow recovery 1/6 - 1/7 ~ lost unhealthy amount of weight quickly3/2/20 Dr. B recommended getting my weight back down for relief of mild arthritis in both my knees. Another incentive.
01/11 = 164.5 Fri. evening Frenzy on the Fox 5K 49:36 ave. pace 15:29
01/18 = 164.5 managed to maintain weight lost while sick
01/25 = 166.0 expected (some high sodium days)
02/01 = 166.0 bday celebrations (hubby's, mom's, co-worker's) + evening snacking
02/08 = 166.5 pre-race carb-loading / Seroogy's Valentine 5K 46:26.7 ave. pace 14:47
02/15 = 166.0
02/22 = 167.0 not sure about accuracy of exercise calories logged this week
02/29 = 165.0 yay03/07 = 165.5 several very red days ~ oops01/02/21 = 163.5 holiday eating & drinking
03/14 = 164.5 conscientiously logging food helps
03/21 = 162.5 stressed out & not feeling like eating (apparently I emotional eat only when bored, lonely or sad)
03/28 = 162.0 work at home since 3/20/20, eating (mostly) healthy to stay healthy & walked 27.62 miles w/ dog
04/04 = 161.5 walked virtual Badger State Brewing 10K on 4/2/20 1:44:16 ave. pace 16:33 [not my usual race pace but I never walk race events with my dog & no other participants ~ happy me]
04/11 = 162.0 several evening snack attacks of peanut M&Ms
04/18 = 162.5 inching back up ~ Easter dinner + chocolate + high sodium meals of scalloped potatoes/ham + pea soup w/ ham
04/25 = 162.0 happy to be inching back down
05/02 = 162.0 saw 161 during week ~ yay
05/09 = 163.5 comfort eating + rest days Thurs. AND Fri. ~ oops
05/16 = 164.0 wrong direction ~ need to get a grip! Virtual #RonaRunOff w/ dog 5.08 mi in 1:23:15 ave. pace 16:23. Event miles of each participant will be aggregated at the end of May and, for every 50 miles, a pair of shoes will be donated to an area healthcare or janitorial worker. I had the opportunity to nominate my hubby for the shoes. I hope he gets selected!
05/23 = 163.0
05/30 = 162.5
06/06 = 164.0 emotional eating + unhealthy evening snacking / walked virtual Bellin Run 10K w/ dog 1:41:03 ave. pace 16:14
06/13 = 162.5 healthier farmers market eating & limited evening snacks
06/20 = 163.0
06/27 = 162.5
07/04 = 162.0
07/11 = 162.5
07/18 = 162.0 changed MFP to lightly active
07/25 = 161.5 really happy b/c after high sodium day
08/01 = 161.5 after high sodium days (saw 161.0 2X during week ~ yay)
08/08 = 161.5 hanging in there (saw 160.5 1X during week)
08/15 = 161.0 niece's wedding day
08/22 = 160.0 YAY
08/29 = 165.0 staycation week ate take out & 2 day trips/restaurants ~ oops & I don't care. Walked Hope Isn't Canceled Virtual 10K with dog 1:43:10 ave. pace 16:36
09/05 = 161.5 big sodium flush
09/12 = 161.0 back on track
09/19 = 162.5 ugh ~ high sodium week
09/26 = 161.0 better / virtual Packers 5K w/ dog 52:23 ave. pace 16:41
10/03 = 160.5 slow & steady
10/09 = 160.5 w-i one day early (before bday splurges) / virtual Bellin Women's 5K w/ dog 52:55 ave. pace 16:57 on 10/10/20
10/17 = 160.0 take that, bday indulges! / virtual Run for the Hill of It 5K (no finish up steep sledding hill this year) w/ dog in 50:35 ave. pace 16:16
10/24 = 161.0 lack of meal planning & stupid snacking
10/31 = 159.0 WAHOO!!! long time coming
11/07 = 159.0 after Halloween candy splurge & apple crisp, I'm happy
11/14 = 158.5
11/21 = 159.0
11/28 = 161.5 oops ~ Thanksgiving & long weekend / home edition Turkey Trot 2 mi w/ dog 11.26.20
12/05 = 160.0 back on track
12/12 = 159.5 virtual Jingle Bell 5K (actually 3.86 miles due to stupid RunGo app failures) 1:08:46 with dog
12/19/20 = 159.5 ~ 50.37 miles 12.17.20 in 50 Mile Frenzy 11.27.20 - 1.15.21 (replaced Frenzy on the Fox for Jan. 2021)
12/26/20 = 162.5
01/09/21 = 162.0
01/16/21 = 161.5 slow & steady / submitted 50 Mile Frenzy log 11.27.20 - 1.15.21 walked total of 97.44 miles (some on treadmill)
01/23/21 = 162.0 lack of meal planning
01/30/21 = 164.5 high stress (BIL died), comfort eating & high sodium
02/06/21 = 163.5
02/13/21 = 164.0 F-it wk #1
02/20/21 = 164.5 F-it wk #2
02/28/21 = 167.0 F-it wk #3 ack!
03/06/21 = 166.0 slowly getting back on track
03/13/21 = 167.5 cataract & refractive surgeries on 3/8 & 3/11, very sedentary & several restaurant take outs
03/20/21 = 166.5
03/27/21 = 166.0
04/03/21 = 167.5 net calories way too red & high sodium ~ need to quit comfort eating & evening snacking
04/10/21 = 168.0 week of eating leftover Easter ham & chocolate
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
Today: Smile ~ Laugh ~ Be Kind ~ ~ Eat Well ~ Be Active1 -
@littleblackskirt: I am so very sorry for all that you are going through, I understand so very well. When my husbands mother had a minor stroke, we moved her from Iowa to Missouri to be closer to us. We moved her into a assisted living facility, yet we visited her everyday. It was very depressing .. no matter how hard we tried, we could not make her happy. It put my husband in a deep state of depression .. like what you are going through. it is a very helpless feeling.
I also understand because for me, the roles are reversed, in that my daughter is that way. She is lonely, and no matter what I used to do to help, it did not work. She would sit alone in her apartment, with the drapes closed. I've tried to get her to listen to music, watch tv; I've invested in so many hobbies .. quillting, painting, yarn, adult coloring books, etc, yet she shows no interest.
It took me a long time to accept and learn, but YOU have to come first. you have to take care of yourself. Think of the story of the oxygen in a airplane .. you take care of yourself first before you can help someone else. I've realized that the hard way. A person tries and tries, but you cannot make someone else happy... they have to figure that out for themselves. And someone once told me.. that if I was always trying to make that person happy.. then they won't try, because they are expecting you to do those things for them, they are putting all the burden on you for their happiness.
If you mother is physically capable of doing some things herself, perhaps if you could somehow step back just a little, maybe she can find ways herself to find happiness again. I'm sure she is going through grieving herself, but so are you.
But no matter what, never feel guilty. You have your own life. You are a good daughter. But at the same time, your mother needs to respect this, and let you live your life. I always told my kids that I do not want to be a burden to them someday.. and I'm sure your mother also feels this way. Right now, she is only thinking of herself, but maybe if you can somehow explain that you need time for yourself also. But what a wonderful daughter you are ... we are all here for you. Hugs to you.
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TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
Can’t believe that my weight has started falling again 😍😍😍
Terri 🦄
Way to go Terri! You are proving to all of us .. this is a lifestyle change, and if we have consistency, the scale will reflect! Congrats!2 -
Back at it! I could have done alot better over the weekend.
JFT, Apr 12th @ 153.2lbs:
- Stick to my meal plan for the day & NO unplanned, evening snacking!
- Go for an extra walk (~15min)4 -
Crazy busy weekend .. but a good weekend. Twice I got in 6+ mile walks... and saturday afternoon was rain. Cleaned out and organized all my fabric. 2 boxes to give away.
Sunday I walked 7 miles, then worked in the yard from 11 am until 7pm! Hubby even cooked dinner .. well.. a frozen pizza LOL! But it felt so good getting outside.
Doing better with nite time eating because I am trying to listen to my body... not eat when I really need to just sit back and relax. So thats what I'm trying to do .. go outside with my ipad, and just enjoy the weather.
Late today posting goals..
so simple ones
l. mindful eating -- NO nitetime snacking
concentrate on water
Lots to do again .. helping hubby, then hoping to get out in the yard by at least 4!5 -
2021🔹Word - BalanceKeep your chin up!
🔹I am in tune with my dreams
🔹I know what is right for me
🔹I will pursue my dreams and greatest passion
2021
Life Affirmations
🔹I live in congruence with my authentic self
🔹I am mindful
🔹I am creative every day
🔹I foster positivity
🔹I am compassionate
Turning up is the ultimate success!- 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
[*] 8 Jan: 144.2 (lowest in many years)
[*] 15 Jan: 145.2
[*] 22 Jan: 144.9
[*] 14 Feb: 144.0
[*] 11 Apr: 142.2
UGW: 142 < x > 148✅- 27 Mar: 144.4
- 8 April: 143.2
- 11 April: 142.2 😍
- Total weight loss: 84.8 ⏫
Thu: ✅ Fri: ✅ Sat: ✅ Sun: ✅ Mon: ✅ Tue: Wed:- Weight 142 < x > 148: ✅ 5/7
- Reduce Fat%: ✅ 28.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2 23.4 [/s] 23.1 —>22.9 ⏬
- Increase Muscle%: ✅ 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7: 30.9: 31.3 ⏫
- Calories in the green ✅ 5/7
- Steps > 7500 ✅ 5/7
- Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily✅ 5/7
- Active hours > 6 daily ✅ 5/7
- 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:
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NLNS
(7 March —->) 24/25
April: LNS: 0 --> Me: 12
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.
The spring weather has returned so spending time outside.
Just got a text today that our second jabs are on Wednesday after lunch. Drive through clinic at our GO’s surgery.
Terri 🦄
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It’s a difficult situation, but you shouldn’t feel guilty about your perfectly normal and understandable feelings.
We are not responsible for how others feel. I hope you can find a way to work through your feelings, and find a way forward.2
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