JUST FOR TODAY -- Daily Commitment Thread for 2021
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JFT - Sunday April 11
1.5L of water - π
Log all Food - π
Walk for 15 minutes - π€·ββοΈ I worked for 11 hours at the office and 45 minutes at home. I did pace the living room some last night, but honestly I was exhausted
JFT - Monday April 12
1.5L of water
Log all Food
Walk for 15 minutes
@PackerFanInGB - I have been struggling with missing my family too. Itβs been worse than working in a LTC facility in an Outbreak.
@TerriRichardson112 - Congratulations on the loss! Every time you share the list of tops for weight loss. I read it word for word, it tends to help me refocus.
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@littleblackskirt
I understand how you feel. My brother nor I could keep our Mom.
Mom actually got so much happier when she moved into a nursing home. One of my friends just had to put her Mom in a step down from nursing home. Her Mom was sleeping all day, not getting out of bed, very unhappy. She has become so active and participating in all of the activities.
Donβt feel guilty, you need time too. Maybe you just need to go a couple times a week. If she canβt take care of herself on the other days maybe itβs time to look for professional caregivers.
Very tough time for you.4 -
Good morning everyone. I was participating in this group for a while in 2020 then went back to WW. Rather than losing, Iβve gained
4.2 lbs since January. Itβs 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 β
Exercise, even if only for 10 minutes β
Iβm going to be keeping it simple for now.
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Look at everyone showing up today! Nice work team! Felt like I really got back on track today. Had some openings on my schedule and so I took advantage of it. Caught on on some reports and brought my bike in for a tune up. Ended the work day with a request for a report (of course not one I'd had time to finish, ah well). Motivated myself to exercise and finished the day with a solid workout. I can definitely feel myself getting stronger. I was able to (mostly) do a few squats and lunges today! A few weeks ago I could not do that. Feels good to see progress. Just need to keep it up!
JFT Monday:
80 oz water β
stay in the green β
meet all serving recommendations for 5 food groups β
30 minutes exercise β
screens off 8:30 β
track food, exercise, water and post on JFT β
JFT Monday:
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
@littleblackskirt I find the hardest part of managing depression is that what helps is the things we are not motivated to do. Itβs ok to feel overwhelmed and stressed with aspects of caring for your mom, thatβs human to feel. Be sure to take care of you too! One quote I go back to regularly is "you cannot your from an empty cup."4 -
Running short of time this morning so just going to post very quickly!bookmeister86 wrote: Β»- Log everything I eat
- No alcohol (liver wants a rest)
- Be in the green Close enough
- Drink 4 bottles water
- Make healthy lunches for week
- Do something productive this evening before flopping
Today's goals:
- Log everything I eat
- No alcohol (liver needs more rest and bad angel on shoulder needs to be told who's boss)
- Be in the green
- Drink 5 bottles water
- Exercise DVD
- Ring Mum
- Make friend's birthday card6 -
Okay, so pretty much went AWOL whilst kids were off school for Easter. It was too much to think of with the way they were behaving so I focused more on trying to correct that. Plus with them being off school I was struggling to get 10k steps in, it's pretty easy when Im walking them into school every day, rather than use the car.
So I guess today is as good as any to restart seeing as theyre back in. Casey will have to start next week because the cars out of action (still!!) , and I might have to think about moving nursery, the car is the only option of getting her there. I'd rather her be closer and in the nursery at the girls' school so I can always walk if the car can't be used. In fact I might look into that today.
So JFT Tues.
- Log all food, try be in the green
- 10k Steps/exercise/both!
- Water water water!
- Carry on with washing and sort girls clothes in the cupboard.
We were a bit skint around my birthday, so my present off Ash had to wait, but he bought it for me on Friday and I can pick it up today super excited!
He's bought me the PlayStation Classic. It's the first PlayStation but with 20 built in games, nostalgia overload!
Im also looking at getting a Wii. More for the kids. Can't afford the switch but I remember loving the Wii ans there were good games on it for families. Thinking it could be fun!
I eventually want to save up for the Nintendo Switch. But it's Β£280 quid and I wouldn't want to trust the girls with that, I'm not that stupid lol!5 -
Wow, thank you for all the supportive responses to my post. I hesitated to post yesterday, I should have known you were too kind to judge me harshly.
Mum will not consider going into a care home, although it may be necessary in the future. I can understand that, no-one wants to leave their home. She would have much more company and activities to do if she did though. I feel I do need to check on her every day, if I'm a little late she keeps saying I thought you weren't coming. And with the virus around she worries about how she would manage if I was ill. My sons would shop for her, but they wouldn't take over everything else as they don't have time. They visit on the days I'm away cleaning.
Anyway, yesterday was a good day with her. She has decided to give some clothes away... this is good news for me as her house is very full and I'm dreading the day when I have to empty it. I've already done my aunt's house, which was even more hoarded and it was a very depressing and difficult task. I think like a lot of their generation they started life very poor and they didn't like to get rid of stuff. I understand it but I don't like it, they knew they were leaving the task to me. It's made me very aware that I shouldn't keep things I don't need and I like my house light and bright. My children will be the first generation in our family to not have to deal with all this when I go, lucky them!littleblackskirt wrote: Β»
So, JFT Monday 12th April
Log everything yes, every bite
Stay in the green no, 180 over
Walk 60 minutes, slower than normal though
Back exercises yes!
Admin (of course there's admin!) yes
Gratitude Grateful for the sunny day. The snow had melted and I went for a walk in the woods instead of round town, and it was lovely. Also grateful for the supportive ladies on this thread
I did really well with my eating yesterday, until i got the munchies in the evening. It pushed me into the red. Today's food will be the same (leftovers from yesterday) so need to stop eating after evening meal.
JFT Tuesday 13th April
Log everything
Stay in the green
Walk
Back exercises
Laundry
Gardening
Gratitude
Word for 2021 Strength
Lose 21lbs in 2021
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pridesabtch wrote: Β»
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!
Tuesday, Tuesday... Did not sleep well last night, and finally gave up and came in to work at 6:00am. Bonus is that I can leave at 2:30. If I didn't hate mornings so much this would be a right nice schedule. As is, I have a cup of coffee and a soda on my desk.
Yesterday was pretty good. I didn't exercise, but deep down I knew I wouldn't I was just to tired. The dress fitting went well, and the lady is going to make Sierra a matching mask out of the excess material. Bonus! Other than that, I took a nap and vegged. I've got to do better today.
I weighed in today and my weight was up a tad, but within normal fluctuation and my overall trend is negative. No bad feelings over this. Still trying to do an eating window, but I've changed it up a bit to fit my life. Now instead of 11:00 - 8:00, it's 11:00 until dinner. No post dinner snacking. This has been working pretty well so far. Today may be a challenge because I came into work early. 11:00 is a long way from 6:00...
We have a new employee in the lab and the individual who was training him is now out for 2 weeks due to Covid exposure, which means I get to train him. This is not ideal as I don't know the job well, but I can read a method so as long as they are written well we should be able to fumble through. I also have to train my 2 lab employees on a new test, no big deal, but the chemicals are a bit nasty and require additional PPE and it will still make me smell funny.
Today is actually the first club ride of the season, but I'm pretty afraid to go. I am heavy and slow and the hills may kill me. There is an option for a shorter less hilly route, but my pride is hard pressed to let that happen. Crazy, but true. I may go ride by myself in another place where I won't see folks and its flat until I drop some weight and gain some strength and endurance.
JFT Tuesday
- Weigh in
- Go into work
- Train folks and train more folks.
- Meetings in between
- Eat in window
- Log food, all of it
- pick V up from school
- Go ride with or without the group
- No beer after the ride (that's a tough one)
- No evening snacking
- Bed by 11:30
Have a happy day y'all. Do something you love today and find joy in it!4 -
ZizzyBumble wrote: Β»Monday 12 April
Log π
Stay in the green π
5 fruit and veg πΏ
Water π
Fitbit exercise goals π
Weigh π trend β¬οΈ πΏ
Iβve been lazy with my logging over the past few days πΏ. Itβs a beautiful day today and Iβve been out for a walk (about 7 miles) so I guess itβs time to do some housework π‘.
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@Bex953172 you have a lot on your plate and this thread is as much about understanding life as it is about weight loss. I miss your insight when you aren't around, but never worry about taking time for you. Love ya!3
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Tuesday 13 April
Log
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Water
Fitbit exercise goals
Weigh π trend βοΈ
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JFT Tuesday
1. 1 set of lifts. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Post class plan right away on screen AND on site βΒ FULL LESSON. Email clerk principal and dept head; lesson plans on desk. Link video. RUN EARLY. Leave for appt 8:30.
2. Pit Crew: Check in.
3. Classes: Video. 5x5.
4. Planning: Stretch. Grade WM projects and DSH phase 1.
5. Lunch: Leftovers. Draft notes for issues script.
6. Afternoon: Walk at park? 1 hour Clois. Take protein shake to school.
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: 194.2
Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut1. Purchases: Look for an "ugly Christmas sweater" and a long-haired doll at thrift stores. Practice French braiding. Go to used bookstore and look for On Writing (Stephen King), 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 β 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 have started lifting in addition to running. Slower than I feel like I ought to be. Hoping that the weight bump is due to the lifting. My hamstrings make me think that might be the case.Reminder: Last year's WFTY was progress, and I am ... actually, I was going to say content, but it's more than that. I'm proud of myself, and I'm pleased with the progress that I made. Even without the challenges throughout the year, I accomplished things that I should be proud of; and given those challenges, I'm even happier about what I was able to do.4 -
@clicketykeys often when your muscles are sore from lifting, they are also retaining water. This will even out as you continue to lift. Great job BTW!2
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I met my goals yesterday and I was under my calorie goal. So, Iβm feeling good today.
Log everything
Only eat one serving at a time
Exercise even if only for ten minutes5 -
JFT - Monday April 12
1.5L of water -
Log all Food -
Walk for 15 minutes -
JFT - Tuesday April 13
1.5L of water
Log all Food
Walk for 15 minutes
@littleblackskirt - I have helped clean a few places out the first time was my Grandmother's homestead. Her Grandparent's lived there and there were outbuildings too. I helped her and my Great Aunt's when I was 12 and her brother had passed away. It gave me my love antiques, but it was a lot of work. I've since helped with both of my Grandmother's houses and my Mom's. My Mom's made me really think about my own house and I've been getting rid of things of my own ever since.
@pridesabtch - My pride is why I refuse to work out at a gym. I think it comes back to gym classes when I was young.
At work early again, so I should be doing it.
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No goals today. My DIL is having surgery this morning, and my head and heart are with her and my son today, even if I can't be with them in person. Just found out that my 10 AM meeting has been rescheduled - yay! I'm grateful for the breathing room. Time to get the DW on and grab another cup of coffee before tackling the rest of the day. Hoping today is a good one for all of you6
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Recap M 4/12
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks 13/14 & 9K
2) Net cals zero / 12 water / NO evening snacking fail... oops. try again. 11c
3) AJNH issue report / GA-IT email requests for records & inquiries / 12:00 Facebook Live
4) X-train after work / boil eggs / prep lunch, snacks, water bottles & overnight oats / wash dishes / declutter 15 min. / one other chore ~ yes = 5/6
5) Meditate / unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work) = 2/6
JFT T 4/13
1) Walked dog 3.86 mi before work happy dog & happy me even though I had to force myself out of bed
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks
3) Net cals zero / 12c water
4) GA-IT: save requests to G drive / print responses & SOPs / save SOPs to Doc folder / continue set-up
5) Make turkey ole / prep lunch, snacks, water bottles & overnight oats / wash dishes / declutter 15 min. / one other chore
6) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / Voltaren / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work)
@pridesabtch Thanks for your comment about this thread being about understanding life. This is so true. I am not an introspective person by nature, I am fairly independent & usually don't do so well to accurately express my feelings. Reading all the posts here really help me put feelings & thoughts into words.
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 up4 -
For Monday, new day.
-1999 calories:meh, struggling. 3321
-Work out for 90 minutes. Busy day, make it happen: 87 minutes
For Tuesday
Work out for 90 minutes:
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pridesabtch wrote: Β»@Bex953172 you have a lot on your plate and this thread is as much about understanding life as it is about weight loss. I miss your insight when you aren't around, but never worry about taking time for you. Love ya!
Awh what a lovely thing to say, this really made me smile today! Love ya too!!1 -
Repeating yesterday
JFT, Apr 12th @ 153.6lbs:
- Stick to my meal plan for the day & NO unplanned, evening snacking!
- Go for an extra walk (~15min)3 -
2021πΉWord - BalanceKeep your chin up!
πΉI am in tune with my dreams
πΉI know what is right for me
πΉI will pursue my dreams and greatest passion
2021
Life Affirmations
πΉI live in congruence with my authentic self
πΉI am mindful
πΉI am creative every day
πΉI foster positivity
πΉI am compassionate
Turning up is the ultimate success!- Name: Terri
- Age: 74 πΉ 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 > 148β- 27 Mar: 144.4
- 8 April: 143.2
- 11 April: 142.2 π
- Total weight loss: 84.8 β«
Thu: β Fri: β Sat: β Sun: β Mon: β Tue: β Wed:- Weight 142 < x > 148: β 6/7
- Reduce Fat%: β 28.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2 23.4 [/s] 23.1 β>22.9 β¬
- Increase Muscle%: β 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7: 30.9: 31.3 β«
- Calories in the green β 6/7
- Steps > 7500 β 6/7
- Intentional exercise > 50 mins dailyβ 6/7
- Active hours > 6 daily β 6/7
- Meditation
- Weigh/post weight
- Weekly grocery shopping
- 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 β->) 24/25
April: LNS: 0 --> Me: 13
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.
Another pleasant day so got in a lovely walk. Also a visit to our local garden centre which are allowed to open again. Not too crowded and everyone was observing social distancing rules.
Terri π¦
2 - Name: Terri
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So JFT Tues.
- Log all food, try be in the green ββ
- 10k Steps/ exercise/both! βοΈ
- Water water water!βοΈ
- Carry on with washing βοΈand sort girls clothes in the cupboard.β
Soooooo one thing led to another which led to a takeaway! So I couldn't log the takeaway and I'm not in the green. Oops! It's not often we can afford one but had an UberEats deal.
We ordered from an American restaurant, got a burger and chips, absolutely delicious lol. The places name is called LAPD Food.
And (had we not ordered through Uber) would have been delivered in a legit LAPD Cop Car (lights n all although don't know if they can legally use the lights π) but it has all the restaurant logos all over.
Got 10k steps. Although pretty pointless considering the takeaway.
4 waters which is my minimum. I really need to do some pelvic floor exercises. My bladder is not what it was. Haven't peed myself yet but I reckon the day is looming but what can I say after 3 kids lmao. Bound to happen ππ
Didn't do the girls clothes cupboard cause I didn't get the dry washing away, however did enquire about the nursery's and looks like it's all go and I just need to ring the old nursery to cancel that, claim 30hrs funding and then sign her up to the new nursery. And she might even be in full days all WEEK. Honestly, I won't know what to do with myself..4 -
JFT Wednesday
1. 1 set of lifts. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Post class plan right away on screen AND on site. Pack lunch! Take protein shake to school.
2. Pit Crew: Whatever Wednesday.
3. Classes: Modeling. TPCASTT.
4. Planning: Stretch. Grade WM projects and DSH phase 1.
5. Lunch: Leftovers. Draft notes for issues script.
6. Afternoon: Graaaaade! 1 hour Clois.
7. Evening: S&F 4. Dinner: Leftovers. 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 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: 194.2
Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut1. Purchases: Look for an "ugly Christmas sweater" and a long-haired doll at thrift stores. Practice French braiding. Go to used bookstore and look for On Writing (Stephen King), 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 β 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. @pridesabtch Yup! I mean, I'm no spring chicken anymore, and sometimes my neck aches, or my hips ache, but the fact that it's specifically my hamstrings after I started lifting makes me think (well, HOPE, at least) that there's some water retention going onReminder: 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 -
Tuesdays are always packed, it's my no-break day. The day just flew by. Doing another exercise challenge with my sisters. Well, it was snowing here in MN when I got home so I tried out my apartment's workout room. Usually I would just ride my bike (on a trainer) but it's in the shop for a much overdue tuneup. The stationary bike in the workout room was blocked off for distancing (even though it was just me in there) so I braved the treadmill! It went pretty great but I was dying by the end. I'm still doing intervals so I had to bump up and down the speed each time which was tedious. Also, when I run/walk outside I can usually take it easier towards the end when I am more tired. Not on a treadmill! Did a good stretch sequence and some foam rolling tonight, which makes a BIG difference for my recovery.
JFT Monday:
80 oz water β
stay in the green β
meet all serving recommendations for 5 food groups β
30 minutes exercise β
screens off 8:30 β
track food, exercise, water and post on JFT β
JFT Monday:
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
@sviers13 Nice work with progress! Hope youβre feeling better soon!
@beachwalker99 My thoughts are with your family, Iβm sure it will go just fine.5 -
Feeling a bit grumpy this morning, weighed in this morning and had only lost 3/4 of the Easter pounds so was still one pound up at my weekly weigh in, at 175lb.
I'm just really tired of not losing anything! I know I need patience but it's not a case of two steps forward and one step back, it's two steps forward and two steps back, basically I'm just not losing. I keep on making progress, but then have a few days or even just one day of eating too much and it blows it right out again.
I think probably ultimately the answer is to blow it less on the days when I eat more and learn to indulge a little rather than a lot but that's difficult as I've had a lifetime of eating too much at 'special' events! I really struggle with just indulging 'a little' but I realise it is probably something I have to learn if I am not going to keep yo yo ing.
I don't think it helps that I am veeeery sedentary at the moment. Giving I'm currently at home all the time, and live in a flat, I am just not moving much, and I was balancing that out a bit with more formal exercise like running but I keep on skipping it at the moment. I was getting up and doing it in the mornings, but I just really feel like I can't be bothered/am tired when the alarm goes off at the moment. I've tried looking at doing it at lunchtimes, but often seem to have meetings around then. Then after work I'm too tired/lazy.....
Baah. I guess I just need to keep plugging away at it. I think what I need to do is:
- This week, really make an effort to stay within the green, or close to green, and look at what that does to my weight. If I manage to maintain that across a full week I should lose some weight and that will give me confidence that it is possible
- Find ways to exercise. If morning isn't working, see if I can force myself to go in the evening or find another slot in the day that is free. I may have to skip a shower afterwards if there is only a short slot
- Plan ahead for potential over eating events and have strategies for indulging a little, not a lot.
Anyways, yesterday's goals:bookmeister86 wrote: Β»
- Log everything I eat
- No alcohol (liver needs more rest and bad angel on shoulder needs to be told who's boss) Bad angel won..... But I didn't let her have chocolate as well which she was suggesting
- Be in the green 250 over, not terrible
- Drink 5 bottles water Just forgot about this
- Exercise DVD
- Ring Mum
- Make friend's birthday card
Today's goals:
- Log everything I eat
- Be in the green
- Drink 4 bottle of water
- Sort out tax this evening
- Make healthy lunches5 -
@bookmeister86 I understand how frustrating it is for you, I also do a lot of "2steps forward and 2 back" . If I even eat a couple of biscuits in a day I know I won't lose any weight. Hopefully if you keep trying to stay in the green your weight will start to move downwards again.
(I like the sound of your bad angel lol)littleblackskirt wrote: Β»
JFT Tuesday 13th April
Log everything yes
Stay in the green yes
Walk 40 minutes
Back exercises only the easy ones, must do more
Laundry yes
Gardening yes, until it rained
Gratitude Grateful my mother got her second jab yesterday
JFT Wednesday 14th April
Log everything
Stay in the green
Walk? Have to stay in until delivery arrives
Back exercises
Gardening
Gratitude
Word for 2021 Strength
Lose 21lbs in 2021
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Iβm feeling better today (so far). Iβve lost 1/2 lb and that makes me happy.
JFT
Log everything
Eat only one serving at a time
Exercise even if only for ten minutes5 -
pridesabtch wrote: Β»JFT Tuesday
- Weigh in
- Go into work
- Train folks and train more folks. -
- Meetings in between -
- Eat in window -
- Log food, all of it -
- pick V up from school -
- Go ride with or without the group -
- No beer after the ride (that's a tough one) -
- No evening snacking -
- Bed by 11:30 -
Have a happy day y'all. Do something you love today and find joy in it!
Wow all smiles yesterday. Truth be told it was a really good day. I was busy at work so it didn't drag on like it has been. After work I had a ride plan, it didn't work out the way I planned, but I did get a good ride in. It wore me out a bit to be honest. I rode longer than I have been, but kept the same pace. It still isn't fast, but it is consistent. For now that will do. I had some crackers on the way home from the ride which I normally don't eat, but I was famished and grabbed a quick snack at the gas station. Failure to plan nutrition during the day to fuel my workout.
Rainy day today. not much planned other than picking up the kiddo from school and making dinner. Looks like pork chops, salad and fried squash. I hate squash, but my daughter loves it...
JFT Wed
- Weigh
- Work by 6:30
- Meeting upon meetings -
- Training
- Audit
- Pick up kid / swing by grocery store
- If it stops raining walk
- Make dinner
- Chill
- Log food
- Bed by 11:30
Make today great y'all!5 -
pridesabtch wrote: Β»@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!
I can totally identify with both of you. This is my situation right now with my mother. I had same shallow relationship and was hoping to use moving her to town near me when she became widowed as a chance to build a real relationship. But like you both alluded to, it sucks the life out of me. Negativity is all she knows and it literally exhausts me. Much love to both of you. Maybe we need to have weekly or monthly Zoom calls to unload.5
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