JUST FOR TODAY -- Daily Commitment Thread for 2021

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  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,939 Member
    JFT - Thursday Jan 7
    Scale 199.2
    1L of water - :)
    Log all food - :)

    JFT - Friday Jan 8
    Scale 201.2
    1L of water
    Log all food

    @HEGoddard0928 - I'm happy to see you, it's good that you have some positive in your life and your job. I miss a physical job, it sure helps keep the weight off. The world is messed up though and the physical jobs don't pay as much as the sit down jobs.

    @WellingTX - I thought Matthew McCounghey was a bit of a flake too, but I've seen a few of his talks and he's actually quite inspiring.

    @cschmitz110515 - Happy that your Dad's trip to the hospital was not more serious, although from what I understand kidney stones are tremendously painful.

    I have to run will catch up later.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,274 Member
    weekly weigh-in 2021 -- every friday

    Name: Joan
    5'11"
    69 yrs old

    SW: 195
    1st goal: 185
    2nd goal: 180
    Ultimate goal: 170-175

    Word for the year 2021: Consistency

    My weight history:
    SW Year 2017: 217
    SW Year 2018: 195.5
    SW Year 2019 : 206 -- met my goal weight of 178 on December, 2019
    SW Year 2020: 182.6 -- gained 15 pounds through the pandemic :s
    SW Year 2021:195

    Goals for 2021:
    These are the healthy habits I would like to do in 2021:
    1. Lose 25 pounds to get to my ultimate goal of 170, and then learn how to maintain it.
    2. To be better with planning my meals each week
    3. to get up in the morning, and have a rough idea of what I plan to eat the rest of the day.
    4. To stop mindless eating. To learn how to eat to live, not live to eat.
    5. To make drinking water a regular habit.. and drink 8+ glasses of water a day
    6. To curb and stop nitetime snacking for good.

    Weekly weigh-in. I plan on weighing every friday
    Friday, Jan 1st: 195.6
    Friday, Jan 8: 194.4
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,274 Member


    JFT, Thurs, Jan 7
    1. log all food
    2. brush teeth at 9pm ... only one evening snack
    3. concentrate on 8+ water
    4. read 1 simple abundance page
    5. read beck diet solution .. make notes and index cards

    JFT, Friday, Jan 8
    Weigh in day

    1. log all food
    2. brush teeth at 9pm ... only one evening snack
    3. concentrate on 8+ water
    4. read 1 simple abundance page
    5. read beck diet solution .. make notes and index cards




  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
    HEGoddard0928 wrote: »


    - work(register) 2-8 :smiley:
    - write 5k words :neutral:Matt aggravated me when I got home and just didn't have the focus needed to write anything.
    - go through email :smiley:
    - log all my food :disappointed:I didn't actually eat dinner last night. So I either would have been way under calories or way over, and I just didn't feel like it. Not a good mindset. Darn, you, Matt!
    - dishwasher :)
    - washing machine/hang up clothes :smiley: / :(They're still sitting in the washing machine, so I will probably have to rerun them.
    - mini goals :)
    - log weight :smiley:
    - Noom articles :(I didn't remember until I was going to bed, and by that time, I was just too tired. It was like 1 am. Lol

    Matt was a butthead last night, but I forgive him. Lol. Instead of writing, I did a bunch of modules for a writing academy I'm a part of. It was a good way to get out of my head. I enjoy learning and taking notes. So this really helped me a lot and was informative, which will probably help me throughout my writing career.

    I slept in really late today because it's my day off. Matt has pretty much involuntarily given himself a week off from work, which is really messing with me. He had two bad asthma attacks in a row on Sunday and still hasn't recovered from them. He's still pretty weak and gets out of breath easily. Thank God his boss is really understanding and giving him the time off. They're letting him use his personal time, too, which is really nice. And as much as I like having him home, it's hard for me to get anything done. Especially writing. I'm going to have to try and lock myself in my office and really focus on getting some words down on paper because it's already the 8th, and I want to have this story done by the 31st. And I'm only maybe a 1/4 of the way through it.

    Okay, onto some goals.

    - Weigh-in
    - Noom articles
    - Mini habits
    - Talk to T
    - Write 5k+ words
    - Hang up the dang clothes! (I can't wait until my dryer gets here)
    - Actually make dinner
    - Log all my food
    - Bed by 9:30
  • shenna333
    shenna333 Posts: 100 Member
    Okay so one heck of a start to the year. Back at work after a short vacation. My little middle granddaughter admitted to Children's all week. Scale is not working in my favor. Excuses are how I got to this point.

    JFT 1/8 Fri:

    Log + water
    Get in more steps

  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
    @shenna333 I hope your granddaughter is okay!
  • shenna333
    shenna333 Posts: 100 Member
    @HEGoddard0928 thank you! She is home. She is only 5, and a couple times a year gets a neat transport to Children's ICU. She is asthmatic and frequently battles pneumonia. Fortunately no ICU this time, and Covid test negative. I'll give her a day, she will be back to bouncing around :)
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,628 Member
    Called my parents last night. Dad was in great spirits and Mom was exhausted. Of course, he slept while in hospital. It's amazing what getting rid of physical pain can do. He was given 3 doses of morphine which helped tremendously (yes @Snowflake1968 he said it was horrible pain that started when he rolled over in bed the night before). Mom said he hadn't taken any other painkiller he was prescribed once he got home. He knows he has to drink lots of water, which he hates, but he's doing it. Hopefully he passes the kidney stone without too much trouble or pain. Thanks for the JFT hugs yesterday, that helped.

    Recap 1/7 R
    1) Treadmill 3.11 mi :mrgreen: great to burn cals & relieve stress
    2) Move hourly :) 13/14 & 11.4k
    3) Meals & snacks prelogged / net cals zero / 14c water :( still eating/drinking holiday treats but at least less in house now = net cals -353 & 12c
    4) Work at home: resolve VPN/H drive issue YAY (thanks Mindy)/ webinar 2:00-3:00 (pace) / figure out next steps AJNH / keep up w/ emails / PRO s/s daily update = 5/5
    5) Call mom & dad in evening <3 / Calm or Fitbit meditation forgot about / make white chicken chili / wash dishes / one other chore = 3/5
    6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 7:00 alarm (treadmill before work from home) >:) I played around on my new computer & that led to nothing else getting done. Drat that Solitaire (just one more game).

    JFT 1/8 F
    1) Walk dog in afternoon (roads appear to be safe enough)
    2) Move hourly
    3) Make more brown rice / net cals zero / 14c water
    4) Work at home: AJNH / Facebook Live 12:00 / current emails / PRO s/s daily update / submit PRO & PAR s/s / update Project Status / pack up for office on M
    5) Meditation app / one chore
    6) UNPLUG 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / Voltaren / NO alarm Sat.

    Learned during night our master bath toilet has started leaking. Hubby is the sort to fix himself (I help as much as I can) so no call to plumber and water turned off. Thank heavens we live in large house (we bought when his elderly mother lived with us & we had frequent guests to visit her). We have two other toilets to use. But means trip to Home Depot & repair work on Sat. so sad me. Hopefully we'll get it taken care in one day. I'll need my patience, not always a strong suit.

    2021 Goals:
    1) Weight 150#
    2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
    3) Post weekly weigh-in on JFT for accountability. Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I peek occasionally other days. My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale.
    4) Take measurements & log on MFP every month end ~ remember this year!
    5) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x) ~ mostly walking but include weights/circuit & other x-training
    6) Participate in race or challenge events even if virtual ~ started MapMyWalk You Vs. Year 1021K on Jan. 1 / virtual 50 Mile Frenzy 11.27.20 - 1.15.21 (replaced Frenzy on the Fox for Jan. 2021) 50.37 miles 12.17.20 and continuing to log / Tour de Northeast WI virtual challenge: cover distance from Oshkosh to Gills Rock (139 miles) 1.1.21 - 3.31.21
    7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together ~ excellent goal last year that should be repeated
    8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states) ~ had this goal in 2020 and how ironic
    9) Declutter bedroom, home office and basement ~ made good progress in 2020 & want to keep it up
    Word for 2021: Gratitude ~ be mindful of & appreciate my many blessings
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,964 Member
    ❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️
    ❄️⛄️JANUARY ⛄️❄️
    ❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️

    January 2021
    🔹Word - Balance
    🔹I am in tune with my dreams
    🔹I know what is right for me
    🔹I will pursue my dreams and greatest passion
    January 2021
    Life Affirmations
    🔹I live in congruence with my authentic self
    🔹I am mindful
    🔹I am creative every day
    🔹I foster positivity
    🔹I am compassionate
    Keep your chin up!
    Turning up is the ultimate success!
    • Name: Terri
    • Age: 74
    • Height: 5'2"
    • SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
    • Joined MFP: Jan 2015
    • 1st Goal: 190 Sept 2015
    • UGW: 145
    • 01 Aug 2019: 170.1
    • 31 Dec 2019: 151.2
    • 31 Dec 2020: 145.6
    • Total weight loss: 81.2
    January Daily Goals: Week 2
    Fri: ✅ Sat: Sun: Mon:
    Tue: Wed: Thu:
    1. Weight < 150: ✅1/7 (I weigh naked 😂 each morning after you know what. It helps me stay on track)
    2. Reduce Fat%: ✅ 29.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2[/s] 23.4
    3. Increase Muscle%: ✅ 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7: 30.9: 31.1
    4. Calories in the green ✅ 1/7
    5. Steps > 7500 ✅ 1/7
    6. Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily✅ 1/7
    7. Active hours > 6 daily ✅ 1/7
    Positive intentions for Fri 8 ✅
    Positive intentions for Sat 9 :
    • Meditation
    • Daily Yoga/tai chi practice
    • Outdoor walk
    • continue work on Hobbies room clear out
    • Daily Chores
    • Local shops
    • Puzzles: Watch TV:
    • Ch 1'Travels with Charlie, John Steinbeck ongoing

      Terri 🦄
  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
    klanders30 wrote: »
    Hi Everyone! New to this forum.

    JFT:
    • Walk at least 10 steps
    • Eat a healthy Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner--no eating after 6pm
    • stay off media
    • journal exercises/prompts/gratitude list

    Thanks to all in the forum, I'm looking forward to checking in daily, glad I found you all.

    Karen

    WELCOME!! WE ARE HERE WITH YOU🌹
  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
    Happy New Year JFT FAMILY❤🙌🙏🤗🤗🤗
    LOVE YOU AS MUCH AS EVER. WELCOME! WELCOME! WELCOME! ALL NEWCOMERS. Glad you're here.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,274 Member
    maryrobinson40 wrote: »
    Happy New Year JFT FAMILY❤🙌🙏🤗🤗🤗
    LOVE YOU AS MUCH AS EVER. WELCOME! WELCOME! WELCOME! ALL NEWCOMERS. Glad you're here.

    Awe -- Mary's back!! We missed you sunshine Mary!!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,274 Member




    JFT, Friday, Jan 8
    Weigh in day

    1. log all food :)
    2. brush teeth at 9pm ... only one evening snack :)
    3. concentrate on 8+ water :)
    4. read 1 simple abundance page :)
    5. read beck diet solution .. make notes and index cards :/ Got about 3 pages read... have not done cards yet

    JFT, Sat
    1. log all food
    2. concentrate on water
    3. brush teeth at 9pm ... eat any snack ONLY in kitchen. NO eating in my office !
    4. read 1 simple abundance chapter
    5. read beck diet solution
    6. make list of good snack ideas





  • WellingTX
    WellingTX Posts: 617 Member
    Good day on Friday

    For Friday
    - I'm grateful for the ability to work from home. Putting in long hours but can break to work out, save the commute time, make my meals and not worry about the office COVID exposure. Taking advantage of the opportunity until I get back on the road.
    - 1900 calories: 1610
    - Work out for 40 minutes: 41 minute, 1.64 mile treadmill walk
    - Eat between 8 and 6: Started early at 7:00 but still stopped at 6:00
    - Eat dinner at the table: Done
    - Work on Excel for 10 minutes: Meh
    - Hang clock: Prep but didn't complete
    - Read at night versus scrolling news feeds: Fail but not giving up, this makes a difference

    For Saturday
    -I'm grateful for my puppy dog, specifically her love for toys. Few things make me happier than watching he play with one of her many toys. Pure joy.
    -1900 calories:
    -Work out for 80 minutes:
    -Eat between 8 and 6:
    -Eat dinner at the table:
    -Work on Excel for 5 minutes:
    -Hang clock:
    -Read at night versus scrolling news feeds:

  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,157 Member
    Had a pretty bad day yesterday, didn't post goals either but it's just one day and today I can have a good one if I try!

    - 4 waters
    - Log food!
    - Take meds
    - clean kitchen
    - fold and put away clothes, stick wet clothes in the dryer.
    - get the girls to tidy their room 😒

    Have a good day everyone!
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    ZizzyBumble wrote: »
    Friday 8 January

    Log 😊
    Stay in the green 😊 but on.y just
    Water 😊
    5 fruit and veg 😊
    Fitbit exercise goal 😊
    Weigh 😊 Trend ⬇️ 0.4kg lost in the last 7 days

  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Saturday 9 January

    Log
    Stay in the green
    Water
    5 fruit and veg
    Fitbit exercise goals
    Weigh 😊 Trend ↔️ 0.5 lost in the last 7 days
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,044 Member
    edited January 2021
    littleblackskirt wrote: »

    JFT Friday 8th Jan

    Log everything yes
    Stay in the green no, about 150 cals over, I snacked again!
    Some more admin yes
    Smile and appreciate the day yes

    This is difficult right now, I want to eat! However, I don't have much snack food left in the house, and I'm not risking going to the shops just for snacks, trying to avoid them as much as possible. So in theory it should get easier lol.

    Today I'm not going to log, but will be aware and careful. Weather still too icy to walk.

    Word for 2021 Strength

    One day at a time. lose 21lbs in 2021

  • teigansdad
    teigansdad Posts: 394 Member
    Goals for Friday
    Stay green or close to it❌
    No beer✅
    Pull ups✅
    Push-ups✅

    Ate too much yesterday...
    today is a new day. We have a demented geriatric dog last night was like when our daughter was a baby. She was up all night pacing. Forgot to mention she’s in a diaper because she can no longer hold her bladder. She’s made me a cat person. Any way slow start 10 am and still lounging

    GoAls for Saturday
    Stay green
    Zwift ride


  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,575 Member
    JFT Saturday
    1. 1 set of lifts. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea!
    2. Take recycling.
    3. Pick up book from library. Donate clothes. Get groceries.
    4. Lunch: Sushi. Buy Hood Feminism and New Jim Crow? Pride & Prejudice notes.
    5. Afternoon: Philosophy of ed. S&F script. Short run.
    6. Evening: Dispossessed notes. Set 3 of lifts.
    7. 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.
    8. Shower. Review papers by desk. File or trash.
    9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: crunches, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Wed book group. SHBP screening - August? MH Monday check-in; Tough Question Tuesday; Whatever Wednesday AMA; Thankful Thursday. Indochino suit fitting - Atlanta or Nashville?

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    End of 2018: 189.2
    End of 2019: 196.4
    End of 2020: 187.4
    Today: 192.2

    Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut
    1. Purchases: Look for an "ugly Christmas sweater" and a long-haired doll at thrift stores. Practice French braiding. Go to used bookstore and look for On Writing (Stephen King), 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. Whoops! Yesterday was Friday, not Thursday. Ah well. Lots of errands today, and maybe time for a short run? It's gonna be chilly, so it'll be tough to get myself to DO IT. And we have a new thread for the new year. I need to write up an intro post.
    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.
  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
    HEGoddard0928 wrote: »
    - Weigh-in ✅
    - Noom articles✅
    - Mini habits✅
    - Talk to T✅
    - Write 5k+ words❌Just over 2k but I got a bunch of other writing related things done instead
    - Hang up the dang clothes! (I can't wait until my dryer gets here)✅Actually got to hang up two loads of laundry because one dried so quickly. Lol. My parents got us a second hand apartment washer and I just bought a dryer but until it gets here next week I've been hanging the wet clothes in the bathroom with a heater on to dry. Lol
    - Actually make dinner ✅Honey chicken and veggies
    - Log all my food✅ On MFP but not on Noom. Noom is kind of a pain to log in bc there's not recipe fuction.
    - Bed by 9:30✅But I probably wasnt asleep until 10ish. I need to stop watching Youtube videos to fall asleep and just put on a book. I fall asleep so much faster that way.

    Yesterday was a good day. Nice and quiet. I had hoped that Matt would go back to work but he still wasnt feeling great so I didn't get much writing done. But I did do a lot of brainstorming for other book ideas that I think I might dive into later in the year. I have a whole list of writing related goals I want to accomplish this year. Both writing and publishing.

    Matt went to work today(keep your fingers crossed he makes it through okay) so I'll have about 2 hours between when I get home and he does so I'm going to try and squeeze some writing in there. See how much I can get done.

    Anyway, onto some goals.

    01/09/2021
    - weigh in
    - Noom articles
    - mini habits
    - write at least 2k words
    - make dinner
    - finish the laundry
    - fold some clothes
    - log all my food
    - light off and phone down by 9:30
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,939 Member
    JFT - Friday Jan 8
    Scale 201.2
    1L of water - 🙂
    Log all food - 🙂

    JFT - Saturday Jan 9
    Scale 200.8
    1L of water
    Log all food

    @HEGoddard0928 - isn’t it annoying how we let our spouses ruin our days. It’s taken me way too many years but I am getting better at not allowing his moods to bring mine down.

    @cschmitz110515 - I hope your Dad decides to take some pain meds if he needs them, living in pain makes it hard for both the patient and the caregiver.

    I left work early yesterday as my back was causing me so much pain. I think I’m getting it beat though with drugs, rest, heat and my Dr. Ho.


  • shenna333
    shenna333 Posts: 100 Member


    JFT 1/8 Fri:

    Log + water ✅
    Get in more step. ✅

    Stayed in the green, started logging water again and content with my steps for now. I might be on a roll. Keepin' it simple B)

    JFT 1/9 Sat:

    Log food and water
    Increase steps from yesterday


    We are expecting snow today so probably be indoors all day
    Have a great weekend!❄️
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,459 Member
    pridesabtch wrote: »

    JFT Friday
    - Weigh, 189.2 :smiley:
    - Work by 8:00 :( 8:30
    - Three meals :smiley:
    - Stay green for the day :smiley:
    - Ride the damn bike :smiley:
    - Read in Bible :(

    Have a blessed day y'all!

    Squeezed some pizza into my day yesterday, that makes me happier than it should.. didn’t do any reading last night, but it’s ok.

    JFT Saturday

    - get hair done, cover the gray
    - Watch WVU basketball game
    - Log food
    - Nap
    - Ride bike or walk


    Have a great day y’all!

  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,628 Member
    edited January 2021
    Later than I like to post, but doing it anyway. Thankfully hubby is very mechanically inclined. After more trouble-shooting of leaking toilet, he tightened one nut & bolt, and voila! All fixed, no trip to store, and plenty of time for long dog walk. I'm taking advantage of clear roads for time being. Only few spots with compacted snow or ice and plenty of space to walk around. Happy dog & happy me.

    Recap 1/8 F
    1) Walk dog in afternoon (roads appear to be safe enough) :smiley: 3.63 mi felt great to be outside even if wearing my winter layers
    2) Move hourly :) 11/14 & 13k
    3) Make more brown rice / net cals zero / 14c water :smiley: yay finally green 144 & 13c
    4) Work at home: AJNH / Facebook Live 12:00 / current emails / PRO s/s daily update / submit PRO & PAR s/s / update Project Status / pack up for office on M = 7/7
    5) Meditation app / one chore forgot/no energy
    6) UNPLUG 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / Voltaren / NO alarm Sat. = 3/5

    JFT 1/8 Sat.
    1) Walked dog 4.61 mi :smiley:
    2) Move hourly
    3) Not sure about supper, we may order something / net cals zero / 14c water
    4) Chores: wash dishes / refill heated birdbath / activate back-up FSA card = 3/3 so far / other?
    5) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / Voltaren / 7:45 alarm (church 9:00)

    2021 Goals:
    1) Weight 150#
    2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
    3) Post weekly weigh-in on JFT for accountability. Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I peek occasionally other days. My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale.
    4) Take measurements & log on MFP every month end ~ remember this year!
    5) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x) ~ mostly walking but include weights/circuit & other x-training
    6) Participate in race or challenge events even if virtual ~ started MapMyWalk You Vs. Year 1021K on Jan. 1 / virtual 50 Mile Frenzy 11.27.20 - 1.15.21 (replaced Frenzy on the Fox for Jan. 2021) 50.37 miles 12.17.20 and continuing to log / Tour de Northeast WI virtual challenge: cover distance from Oshkosh to Gills Rock (139 miles) 1.1.21 - 3.31.21
    7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together ~ excellent goal last year that should be repeated
    8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states) ~ had this goal in 2020 and how ironic
    9) Declutter bedroom, home office and basement ~ made good progress in 2020 & want to keep it up
    Word for 2021: Gratitude ~ be mindful of & appreciate my many blessings
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,628 Member
    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! :smiley:
    5/31/17 = 180.5 two end of month celebrations / committed to posting weekly weigh-in
    06/03 = 177.5
    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 surprise
    09/02/17 = 170.0 Woohoo! Officially overweight, not obese :smiley:
    09/09 = 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 week
    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!
    12/09/17 = 158.5 first time in 10 years my weight is 1-5-anything! :D
    12/16 = 158.0 no work parties or food days & stuck with CICO
    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 :star:
    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 :smiley:
    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! :p
    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 :star:
    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 < 1:30 :star:
    06/16 = 152.0
    06/23 = 156.0 end of vacation week & lots of eating out
    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 :star:
    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 :star:
    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 :star: 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 :star:
    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 :D
    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 :star: (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 :star: (goal < 2 min.)
    10/19 = 165.5
    10/26 = 165.0 slowly but surely... my lifestyle is NOT a diet :D
    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 = 165.5
    12/28/19 = 168.5 spent 75% of 2019 in 160s... not the plan :p
    01/04/20 = stomach flu 1/4 - 1/5 & slow recovery 1/6 - 1/7 ~ lost unhealthy amount of weight quickly
    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 :star:
    02/15 = 166.0
    02/22 = 167.0 not sure about accuracy of exercise calories logged this week
    02/29 = 165.0 yay
    3/2/20 Dr. B recommended getting my weight back down for relief of newly diagnosed mild arthritis in both my knees. Another incentive.
    03/07 = 165.5 several very red days ~ oops
    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
    01/02/21 = 163.5 holiday eating & drinking :p
    01/09/21 = 162.0

    “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 ~ <3 ~ Eat Well ~ Be Active
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,964 Member
    edited January 2021
    ❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️
    ❄️⛄️JANUARY ⛄️❄️
    ❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️

    January 2021
    🔹Word - Balance
    🔹I am in tune with my dreams
    🔹I know what is right for me
    🔹I will pursue my dreams and greatest passion
    January 2021
    Life Affirmations
    🔹I live in congruence with my authentic self
    🔹I am mindful
    🔹I am creative every day
    🔹I foster positivity
    🔹I am compassionate
    Keep your chin up!
    Turning up is the ultimate success!
    • Name: Terri
    • Age: 74
    • Height: 5'2"
    • SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
    • Joined MFP: Jan 2015
    • 1st Goal: 190 Sept 2015
    • UGW: 145
    • 01 Aug 2019: 170.1
    • 31 Dec 2019: 151.2
    • 31 Dec 2020: 145.6
    [*] 1 Jan: 147.2
    [*] 8 Jan: 144.2 (lowest in many years)
    [*] Total weight loss: 82


    January Daily Goals: Week 2
    Fri: ✅ Sat: ✅ Sun: Mon:
    Tue: Wed: Thu:
    1. Weight < 150: ✅2/7 (I weigh naked 😂 each morning after you know what. It helps me stay on track)
    2. Reduce Fat%: ✅ 29.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2[/s] 23.4
    3. Increase Muscle%: ✅ 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7: 30.9: 31.1
    4. Calories in the green ✅ 2/7
    5. Steps > 7500 ✅ 2/7
    6. Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily✅ 2/7
    7. Active hours > 6 daily ✅ 2/7
    Positive intentions for Sat 9 ✅ Had to baby my lower back most of the day.
    Positive intentions for Sun 10:
    • Meditation ✅
    • Daily Yoga/tai chi practice
    • Outdoor walk
    • continue work on Hobbies room clear out
    • Daily Chores
    • Local shops
    • Puzzles: Watch TV:
    • Ch 1'Travels with Charlie, John Steinbeck ongoing

      Terri 🦄

  • WellingTX
    WellingTX Posts: 617 Member
    Good day on Saturday

    For Saturday
    -I'm grateful for my puppy dog, specifically her love for toys. Few things make me happier than watching he play with one of her many toys. Pure joy.
    -1900 calories:1868, up to but not over the line
    -Work out for 80 minutes:81 minutes including a 42 minute 1.69 mile treadmill walk
    -Eat between 8 and 6: Done
    -Eat dinner at the table:Done
    -Work on Excel for 5 minutes:Nope
    -Hang clock: Done
    -Read at night versus scrolling news feeds:Splitting time but still reading

    For Sunday

    -I'm grateful for the ability to have home work out options, specifically our treadmill. We have the space and resources to have a nice space in the basement. Avoids the ice and cold of outdoors this time of year.
    -1900 calories and end the week under 1900 average:
    -Work out for 80 minutes and end of the week with a 60 minute+ daily average:
    -Eat between 8 and 6:
    -Eat dinner at the table:
    -Invest 15 minutes with professional development:
    -Spend 30 minutes on home projects:
    -Read at night and reduce scrolling news feeds, even light hearted diversions:


  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,575 Member
    edited January 2021
    JFT Sunday
    1. 1 set of lifts. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Check JFT.
    2. Set up Google Classroom.
    3. Input grades. Set 2 of lifts.
    4. Lunch: Sushi. Buy Hood Feminism and New Jim Crow? Pride & Prejudice notes.
    5. Afternoon: Philosophy of ed. S&F script. Early walk. Zoom with Z. Podcast.
    6. Evening: Dispossessed notes. Set 3 of lifts.
    7. 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. Set out clothes for tomorrow. Set up JFT for tomorrow.
    8. Shower. Review papers by desk. File or trash.
    9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: crunches, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Wed book group. SHBP screening - August? MH Monday check-in; Tough Question Tuesday; Whatever Wednesday AMA; Thankful Thursday. Indochino suit fitting - Atlanta or Nashville?

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    End of 2018: 189.2
    End of 2019: 196.4
    End of 2020: 187.4
    Today: 192.2

    Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut
    1. Purchases: Look for an "ugly Christmas sweater" and a long-haired doll at thrift stores. Practice French braiding. Go to used bookstore and look for On Writing (Stephen King), 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. So, priority for today is getting ready for tomorrow. Might go for a walk late this morning downtown, but it's supposed to be COLD.
    Reminder: Last year's WFTY was progress, and I am ... actually, I was going to say content, but it's more than that. I'm proud of myself, and I'm pleased with the progress that I made. Even without the challenges throughout the year, I accomplished things that I should be proud of; and given those challenges, I'm even happier about what I was able to do.
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,459 Member
    pridesabtch wrote: »

    JFT Saturday

    - get hair done, cover the gray ✅
    - Watch WVU basketball game✅
    - Log food✅
    - Nap✅
    - Ride bike or walk❌


    Yesterday was a lazy day...

    JFT Sunday
    - listen to church
    - Weigh in
    - Take vitamins/meds
    - Return dresses that didn’t fit/ buy more dresses... it’s hard not being able to try things on. Silly COVID-19
    - Spend day with hubby but him a sports jacket
    - need my 11:30

    WFY: Forgiveness

    Have a blessed Sunday y’all!

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