JUST FOR TODAY -- Daily Commitment Thread for 2021

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  • sviers13
    sviers13 Posts: 109 Member
    Log everything 💚
    Exercise even if only for ten minutes 💚
    Start with only one serving 💛
    Pay attention to the physical effects of the food I eat 💚
    Be kind to my body 💚
  • sviers13
    sviers13 Posts: 109 Member
    Log everything
    Exercise even if only for ten minutes
    Start with only one serving
    Pay attention to the physical effects of the food I eat
    Be kind to my body

  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,479 Member
    pridesabtch wrote: »

    JFT Wednesday

    - Shower :(
    - Get 2nd vaccination shot :smiley:
    - Go into work :smiley:
    - Catch up on MFP / JFT :smiley:
    - Eat between 11:00 am - 9:00 pm :smiley:
    - Log all food :smiley:
    - Stay green :smiley:
    - Experiment with new tech :smiley:
    - Bed by 11:30 :smiley:
    - No alcohol :smiley:

    Have a fantastic day y'all!

    Yesterday was ok, until late afternoon when I spiked a fever. I still feel pretty puny today, so I'm working from home. I normally don't eat breakfast, but I was quite nauseous, so I had some toast. Plan today is to chill and feel better.

    JFT Thursday
    - Weigh in :smiley:
    - Chill
    - Log food
    - Stay green
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,674 Member
    Recap 4/21 W
    1) Walked dog 3.75 mi before work :smiley: happy dog & happy me
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / pace during 2 webinars :mrgreen: 14/14 boom! 16.2K
    3) Finish leftovers? / net cals zero / no evening snacks / 12c water :s New twist, had after work snack before supper -352 & high sodium & 13c water
    4) GA-IT / submit JMIO / call Myron / webinars 10-12 & 12:30-1:30 / PRO s/s comments / print SS EE sheet / email PRO s/s end of day / pack for work at home = good day 8/8
    5) Print correct UMR EOB / call mom & dad <3 plus eldest brother over watching ball game w/ them / at least one chore ~ several! :smiley: 3/3
    6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 6:45 alarm (walk dog before work) = 5/5

    JFT 4/22 R
    1) X-trained in basement before work :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / pace during 3 webinars
    3) Supper? / net cals zero / no evening snacks / 12c water
    4) Webinars 11:00, 12:30 & 2:00 / PRO s/s training comments / draft request to Don for docs, inquiries
    5) Download invoice into DBS / grocery shop / water houseplants / one other chore
    6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 6:45 alarm (walk dog before work)

    Decided with another overnight temp in 20s that I was sick of walking dog in winter clothes this week, so worked out in basement this morning instead. Meets my goal of x-training at least one time per week, since I want to build strength and tone. Plan is get 5 straight days of workout tomorrow before work for several reasons: overnight not as cold so can walk dog, my first vax shot is scheduled Fri. mid-morning & Sat. is supposed to be very rainy. That way I can relax about workouts until Sun.

    2021 Goals:
    1) Weight 150#
    2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
    3) Post weekly weigh-in on JFT for accountability. Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I peek occasionally other days. My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale.
    4) Take measurements & log on MFP every month end ~ remember this year! ~ 1.31.21 ~ 2.28.21 ~ 4.3.21
    5) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x) ~ mostly walking but include weights/circuit & other x-training
    6) Participate in race or challenge events even if virtual ~ started MapMyWalk You Vs. Year 1021K on Jan. 1 / virtual 50 Mile Frenzy 11.27.20 - 1.15.21 (replaced Frenzy on the Fox for Jan. 2021) 50.37 miles 12.17.20 and completed 97.44 miles total / Tour de Northeast WI virtual challenge: cover distance from Oshkosh to Gills Rock (139 miles) 1.1.21 - 3.31.21 ~ completed distance on 3.21.21 / 30/45 Build to Bellin virtual challenge 30 min. activity for total of 1,350 min. in 45 days 3.1.21 - 4.15.21 = 146 out of 339 in 34:00:42 / Hope 2021 Face Mask virtual 5K (benefits No Kid Hungry) anytime
    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
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    edited April 2021
    Thank you to all who responded to my "off topic" problem .. but with weight loss, I do feel that there are so many things that drive us to emotional eating, and this has been my hardest thing to deal with, and not want to just eat. We all want the best for our children, and when we are helpless to fix things, or helpless to make things better, it is very hard.

    But ... we did talk to our daughter, and to her doctor, and a change in meds was made. Part of all of this is the covid situation, and stressful things this year like her dads cancer, and her being just scared that she will lose both of us. Also.. paranoia in those feelings. We love her dearly, and I don't want you to think that we will not always be there for our daughter .. its just that night, I was so frustrated. I should have stayed away from writing all that on this site, so I am sorry about that, and will try and keep this what it is.. a motivational weightloss thread.

    Having said that, I have been doing OK , and am proud of that. I helped our daughter tonite .. she is going to be getting new carpet installed in her apartment, so I helped her move the living room furniture. They will do the bedroom and hallway on monday. Hoping this will help our daughter have a nice apartment (it was a mess), and now that we have our vaccines, things will get easier.

    Tomorrow I will weigh in.. and hopefully stayed the same, or lost some.

    Goals for tomorrow, Friday, 4/23
    1. mindful eating.. think before I eat.
    2. stop nitetime snacking
    3. concentrate on water
    4. other: work on pc boards .. help hubby. I am so tired of working, but someday we can retire! 2. work in yard .. need to mow grass. 3. clean house. 4. wash daughters sofa slipcovers. 5. help daughter move furniture back. 6. go for a walk. 7. fish fry.. eat smart.. do not overstuff myself.

  • jeschepp
    jeschepp Posts: 307 Member
    A bit of a mixed day but did better overall. Trying hard to give myself credit for what I did do. Eating was back on track tonight, which was great. I also managed to get out for a walk/run. I felt like I wasn't doing well, but I pushed myself to focus on doing the best I could and enjoying the beautiful day. It wasn't the easiest run, but when I checked my stats it was actually a pretty good run in terms of pacing and distance. I need to learn to trust that I'm doing good enough where I am at.

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

    JFT Thursday:
    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

    @bookmeister86 Good luck with the house search! My sister and her partner just bought a house and it was such a process for them. I hope you find one you love!
    @littleblackskirt I can understand how you're feeling, I've been there. I know for me going back to basics always helps, and being kind to myself too. Easy to say, hard to do!
  • jeschepp
    jeschepp Posts: 307 Member
    https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMexbTdbR/

    Not sure if the link will work but this felt fitting for today!
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    I'm not in a rush this morning but not feeling particularly communicative this morning either, quite tired from a stressful week, so will just post goals rather than giving an update - may post more over the weekend.

    Yesterday's goals:
    bookmeister86 wrote: »

    Log everything I eat :)
    Be in the green :|I was a bit grumpy and ate chocolate. Only -300 though, so still within maintainance
    Drink 4 bottles water :| Finishing the last one now....
    Trip to Tesco :)
    Make healthy lunches :)
    Decisions on houses :)

    Today's goals:

    Log everything I eat
    Stick to food plan
    Drink 4 bottles water


    Happy Friday everyone!
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,046 Member
    @mytime6630 I'm so glad that you've been able to speak to your daughter's doctor, and hope that the change in meds will help her.

    I know I'm a latecomer to this thread but it's obvious that you love your daughter and want to help her. I don't think you should be sorry for posting about it, actually it's seems no different to me posting about being stressed caring for my mother. But if you prefer to keep the thread for motivating people in weight loss, I'll stop mentioning my mother too. Hugs to you.
  • CupcakeCrusoe
    CupcakeCrusoe Posts: 1,440 Member
    CupcakeCrusoe wrote: »
    I'm baaaack, and so much later that I don't want to go back and find my previous post, lol.

    Just for today:
    ✔️ log everything that goes in my mouth in grams
    ✔️ fill in the spreadsheet o' doom accurately
    ✔️ get at least 5k steps

    Goood morning, and happy Friday!

    JFT:
    * log every gram
    * drink at least 8 cups of water, this sodium is killing your being able to see progress
    * get at least 5k steps
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    ZizzyBumble wrote: »
    Thu 22 April

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

  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Fri 23 Apr

    Log
    Stay in the green
    5 fruit and veg
    Water
    Fitbit exercise goals
    Weigh 😊 trend ⬇️
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,589 Member
    JFT Friday
    1. 1 set of lifts. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Post class plan right away on screen AND on site.
    2. Pit Crew: Answer Whatever Wednesday questions.
    3. Classes: TPCASTT Casey. PRINT BOOK PROJECT CHECKLISTS.
    4. Planning: Stretch. Grade book projects and late work. Check in and make plans for make-up work.
    5. Lunch: Leftovers. Draft notes for issues script.
    6. Afternoon: Graaaaade! 1 hour Clois. Walk at park. Check in on MFP.
    7. Evening: S&F 4. Dinner: Muffaletta. Breathe. Set 2 of lifts. Livestream
    8. Drink more water. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! Do the therapy exercises and lifts. Stretch. Chop celery and pack lunch. Set out clothes for tomorrow. Set up JFT for tomorrow.
    9. Shower. Review papers by desk. File or trash.
    10. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: crunches, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Wed book group. MH Monday check-in; Tough Question Tuesday; Whatever Wednesday AMA; Thankful Thursday. Indochino suit fitting - Atlanta or Nashville? Choose orgs for donations.

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    End of 2018: 189.2
    End of 2019: 196.4
    End of 2020: 187.4
    End of January: 189.8
    End of February: 190.0
    Today: 190.2

    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), The Prince (tr. Tim Parks, Russell Price, or Robert Adams), The Secret Adversary (Christie), Hood Feminism (Mikki Kendall).
    2. E2: What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options. Create vocabulary lists for each unit that come from the texts used: Animal Farm, Julius Caesar, Wes Moore, I Am Malala. Find a way to incorporate changing words from one part of speech to another. Students need to know how to review multiple sources and synthesize information in order to draw a conclusion. Need practice with the difference between transitions and overlapping (at end of paragraph - "another issue is Y" vs "there are other issues besides X"). Quit using "in conclusion" and "I believe" and other writing-about-my-writing phrases. Confusion between direct/indirect objects and prepositional phrases. Use the UDHR and the Declaration of Independence to study paraphrasing; use that to front-load Machiavelli and how to deal with challenging texts. Confusion between everyday / every day and similar constructions.
    3. E1: Need practice with quoting & paraphrasing sources, identifying claims that would need support, use of last names for reference, and capitalization practice (common/proper nouns, titles). Difficulty using possessive nouns in their own writing. Honors: practice subject/object pronouns (my friend and I / my friend and me). Poetry: Revise "Songs are Poetry" handouts.
    4. Curriculum Development: Writing mini-unit. Review scholarly research on 5PE. (I think I can have this as an intro to the research unit so that they also get exposure to how quotes are integrated and cited.) Parallel structure; use of emotional language, specific detail. Use "Write About a Pebble" lesson from Atwell. How long should each unit take? Do research on characteristics: curiosity, persistence, resilience, creativity, responsibility, optimism, courage, integrity, authenticity, leadership, self-awareness, humility, compassion - others? Include grammarly check on essays! Review assessments. What is the purpose for each unit? What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options. Write 1 reflection weekly; type one in Classroom by Weds. Copy-paste to discussion board for comments due Friday. Homework: Online journal Mon due Tue; Reflection Tue due Wed; C&P journal in class Wed; Comments Thu due Fri. Bonus if you are the first response; further bonus if you respond to comments on your post. Grammar practice Mon & Wed; quiz Fri. Unit plan for research (Idea for regular: comparing same story on sites with different biases).
    5. Professional Development: Write blog post weekly. Comment on 3 posts each week - Tu Th Sun? Check with PSC. Talk with Z about articles and/or conference proposals.
    6. Medical: Dentist call to schedule cleaning – March? ObG schedule for April. Schedule PCP for May.
    7. Theater: Little Princess.
    8. House: Siding. Or perhaps bathroom floor.
    9. Fun: Open beading on Thursdays. Coloring at library on Tuesday. Put jewelry away. Edney Hack Nights alt Weds. ASL? Spanish/Portuguese practice? Practice piano. ROL Secret Adversary. Buy bike rack for car.
    10. Volunteering ideas: Theater. Library. Animal shelter. Community Kitchen. Emerge Georgia training.
    11. Family: Book group. Dinners?
    12. Writing: Blog post: Running, Racism and Rum: Learning to Handle Discomfort. Fanfic: Create a scene list for the Batgirl story. Finish the cafe scene for the Titans story. Open Wordpress in Safari.
    13. Lifting: 15 squats, 15 deadlifts, 10 shoulder presses, 15 arm raises, 15 pushups, 30 crunches, 15 side lifts, 15 back kicks, horse stance for 5 breaths.
    14. Other: Practice hair braiding with D. Check on appts for drs. Remind D to ask his dad about the table and check with home repair contractors. 3 posts/week? Create test for MLA format. Create test for infographics and visual information. Remember that M does not like surprises! Check dates of classes and update semester plan. She Should Run vision statement. Update standards on board. When to change bulletin board?

    WFTY: Persistence. I'm tired and frustrated. I have a friend who wants to go to brunch. I want to just stay home. :(
    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: 2,479 Member
    pridesabtch wrote: »

    JFT Thursday
    - Weigh in :smiley:
    - Chill :smiley:
    - Log food :neutral:
    - Stay green :(

    So I logged yesterday during the day, but didn't log the crackers I ate after dinner to try to settle my stomach. On well, it was a day and I felt cruddy. Feeling a bit better today, but still not 100%. In addition to the fever, I have a huge softball sized welt on my arm around the injection site. It is really annoying, burns and itches and hurts like a mother. At least I know my immune system is working.

    Came into work today, but gotta leave early to take V to the doctor. It's a follow-up to see how her meds are working. From what I see, her ticks are much less severe and less frequent. I'm encouraged by this. She starts with a new therapist in May, hopefully between the therapist and the anxiety meds we can get her lined out.

    Tim wants to do date night tonight, but I'm just not sure I'm up to it. Tomorrow is Regatta day, so that is something to look forward to. Well other than the fact that there is 100% chance of rain (ugh).

    JFT Friday
    - Work stuff :smiley:
    - Take V to doc
    - Do my nails, I just looked and they are awful
    - Log food
    - Stay green
    - Bed by 11:30

    Have a blessed day y'all

    @mytime6630 Joan, you know this is more than a weight loss thread. We care about you and your family. Besides stress eating is a thing many of us deal with and you for sure have more than your fair share of that. Vent here anytime you need to. Love ya!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    littleblackskirt wrote: »
    @mytime6630 I'm so glad that you've been able to speak to your daughter's doctor, and hope that the change in meds will help her.

    I know I'm a latecomer to this thread but it's obvious that you love your daughter and want to help her. I don't think you should be sorry for posting about it, actually it's seems no different to me posting about being stressed caring for my mother. But if you prefer to keep the thread for motivating people in weight loss, I'll stop mentioning my mother too. Hugs to you.

    No ... I do believe this is also a safe place for us to talk about things that bother us. You guys have been so very helpful to me... and I hope we can do the same for you. Hugs to you also <3
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    edited April 2021
    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
    SW Friday, Jan 1st: 195.6
    SW: Feb 5: 191.8
    SW: Mar 5: 193
    SW: April 2: 190.4


    Friday, Jan 8: 194.4 -1.2
    Jan 15: 194.6. +.2 I was down to 193.4 2 days ago .. but this reflects 2 days of mindless eating.
    Jan 22: 191.4 -3.2 5 out of 7 days were good ...
    Jan 29: 194.2 -- this is what happens when I don't track, give into stress and emotional eating. But ... My word for the year is consistency... that means consistently also recording my weight .. and being accountable. So its a new week.. again.
    Feb 5: 191.8 -- trying to get back on track with controlled nite time eating
    Feb 12: 194.3 --- I don't know why, but I can do good for a week, only to blow it the next week. I think the pandemic, the cold dreary weather is leading me to just overeat.
    Feb 19: 194 --- a very small loss, due to 4 days of overeating granola bars and Kind bars.
    Feb 26: 193 -- 5 out of 7 days I did OK, especially with nite time snacking
    Mar 5: 193 -- stayed the same, but had 2 days of eating icecream and peeps
    Mar 12: 192.6. Started challenge of the rest of the month NO nite time eating at all.
    Mar 19: 190.4 -- 5 out of 7 days NO nite time eating. Goal next week ... 6 our of 7 day no nite time eating, 8+ glasses water @ day.
    March 26: 188.6--- 6 out of 7 days I did good .. no nite time eating. Last nite... food was in control of me. I was so tired, and instead of lying down... I grazed the entire nite. So much that I had trouble sleeping. So while right now my weight is down, I expect it to go up. So next weeks goal is 7 out of 7 days.

    April 2: 190.4 --- not the best week.. but I am still down 5.2 pounds for the first 3 months of this year. So I will look at the positives.
    April 9: 191.2 --- even though I had a OK week, I think eating ham for 3 days .. hoping its just water weight.
    April 16: 187.6 -- a week of more mindful eating, especially in the evenings, plus a lot more exercise with walking and garden work.
    April 23: 187 -- a very small loss, but at least the scale is going in the right direction. I will continue to work on the nite time snacking and emotional eating.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    This is truly the best thread... and the best "online" friends. Yes, this is a thread about weight loss, but so many aspects in our life affects our journey. But that is life, and it is learning how to handle difficult situations without turning to food for comfort.. something I have been doing all my life. This is why I love this thread .. and you guys. To have a "safe" place to lay down our frustrations, griefs, things that can trigger us to grab comfort food, and get off track. In learning to undo emotional eating.. it is also learning to cope with everyday things that come up, and not turn to what we have always been doing.

    So I thank you all for listening to me again. You truly helped me.

    Today our daughter is getting new carpet laid down in her living room, so I will help her put things back. We are also trying to fix things up for her .. a year of me not going into her apartment .. well ... things are a mess! The apartment complex is being very good with fixing a broken mirror... a stove where she does not know how to put back the heating coils, and wires are hanging. Her coffee table is so bad, so she and I are going to try some chalk paint, and see if we can just paint it to make it look nicer. And I have her couch slipcovers here soaking in bleach to try and get white again. She has a Ikea couch thankfully, where we can wash the cushions. And the new meds. So we are hoping things will improve.

    But again .. thank you all.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    bookmeister86 wrote: »
    Going for one more viewing today, will see how that one goes!

    Have fun on the house hunting! such an exciting, fun time for you, and a start of another chapter in your life! I still remember when hubby and I looked at houses ... 44 yrs ago! I think we looked at over 40 homes, but we ended up coming back to one of the first houses we like.. and still live in it, and still love it. You will know .. it'll just have that right feeling! Best of luck to you!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    @WellingTX -- Just thinking of you, and hope you are doing OK.. we have not seen you post in a few days. This is a journey .. it will have its ups and downs. This is why losing weight, and maintaining weight is so difficult. But we are all here for you !
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,674 Member
    edited April 2021
    Recap 4/22 R
    1) X-trained in basement before work :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / pace during 3 webinars :) pretty decent for 3 webinar work at home day w/ x-training session 13/14 & 6.9K
    3) Supper? / net cals zero / no evening snacks / 12c water = net cals >:) 12c water :)
    4) Webinars 11:00, 12:30 & 2:00 / PRO s/s training comments / draft request to Don for docs, inquiries dealt w/ Michelle emails & docs instead = 2.5/3
    5) Download invoice into DBS wait until I get bps invoice too / grocery shop / water houseplants forgot / one other chore = 2/4
    6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 6:45 alarm (walk dog before work) = 2/5 argh

    JFT 4/23 F
    1) Walked dog 4.33 mi before work B) happy dog & happy me
    2) Move hourly
    3) Net cals zero / 12c water / NO evening snacks
    4) Moderna shot #1 10:15 :smiley: / Facebook Live 12:00 / update Project Status s/s / submit PRO, PAR & KRONOS s/s / pack for work in office
    5) Water houseplants / defrost stew meat / wash dishes / declutter 15 min. / one other chore?
    6) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / Voltaren / no alarm Sat. (Linda visits?)

    Yay! Have my first shot in arm today. No reaction and feeling fine. Glad about that b/c I'm mad that my new-ish home computer (less than 6 months) crashed this morning. Hubby's running the diagnostics right now before he leaves for work. At least I can use my work laptop, but for some reason it went into airplane mode and I had to reconnect to my WiFi and VPN. Technology gah!

    Last night for some reason, after net cals were already red, I binged on Easter chocolate still in the house. Didn't log any of it past the first pieces. I know my scale will see what I didn't log. At least chocolate's nearly gone. LOL. I also did some meal planning before grocery shopping and hopefully will get back on track without further self-sabotage.

    2021 Goals:
    1) Weight 150#
    2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
    3) Post weekly weigh-in on JFT for accountability. Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I peek occasionally other days. My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale.
    4) Take measurements & log on MFP every month end ~ remember this year! ~ 1.31.21 ~ 2.28.21 ~ 4.3.21
    5) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x) ~ mostly walking but include weights/circuit & other x-training
    6) Participate in race or challenge events even if virtual ~ started MapMyWalk You Vs. Year 1021K on Jan. 1 / virtual 50 Mile Frenzy 11.27.20 - 1.15.21 (replaced Frenzy on the Fox for Jan. 2021) 50.37 miles 12.17.20 and completed 97.44 miles total / Tour de Northeast WI virtual challenge: cover distance from Oshkosh to Gills Rock (139 miles) 1.1.21 - 3.31.21 ~ completed distance on 3.21.21 / 30/45 Build to Bellin virtual challenge 30 min. activity for total of 1,350 min. in 45 days 3.1.21 - 4.15.21 = 146 out of 339 in 34:00:42 / Hope 2021 Face Mask virtual 5K (benefits No Kid Hungry) anytime
    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
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    PackerFanInGB wrote: »
    Today will be low key. I got the 2nd Moderna shot yesterday and woke up at 4:30 am with a headache, nausea, body aches everywhere and chills. I'm hoping it doesn't last all day, but my brother was really sick from the 2nd shot so we'll see...

    My goals are going to be simple today.

    Just For Wednesday:
    24H Plan and Assess
    Journal in Food Diary and close it at the end of the day
    64 oz water
    Mail birthday cards
    laundry

    Have a great day everyone! :flowerforyou:

    I was sick for almost a week after my second shot .. pzifer. I hope you feel better soon.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    @TerriRichardson112 -- been missing you, and hope that you are all well and that your SIL is OK? I know your last post he had to go to the hospital. THinking of you.


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  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,170 Member
    mytime6630 wrote: »
    This is truly the best thread... and the best "online" friends. Yes, this is a thread about weight loss, but so many aspects in our life affects our journey. But that is life, and it is learning how to handle difficult situations without turning to food for comfort.. something I have been doing all my life. This is why I love this thread .. and you guys. To have a "safe" place to lay down our frustrations, griefs, things that can trigger us to grab comfort food, and get off track. In learning to undo emotional eating.. it is also learning to cope with everyday things that come up, and not turn to what we have always been doing.

    So I thank you all for listening to me again. You truly helped me.

    Today our daughter is getting new carpet laid down in her living room, so I will help her put things back. We are also trying to fix things up for her .. a year of me not going into her apartment .. well ... things are a mess! The apartment complex is being very good with fixing a broken mirror... a stove where she does not know how to put back the heating coils, and wires are hanging. Her coffee table is so bad, so she and I are going to try some chalk paint, and see if we can just paint it to make it look nicer. And I have her couch slipcovers here soaking in bleach to try and get white again. She has a Ikea couch thankfully, where we can wash the cushions. And the new meds. So we are hoping things will improve.

    But again .. thank you all.

    I honestly don't know what I'd do without this thread! I'd miss you all too much! I can't think of any other place where I can vent and receive no judgement and just support and advice.

    I love you all very much!
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,979 Member
    JFT- Thursday April 22
    1.5L of water - :/ I think only 1/2L
    Log all food - :)
    Walk 15 minutes - :/

    JFT - Friday Apr 23
    1.5L of Water
    Log all Food
    Walk 15 minutes

    @pridesabtch - I hope you are feeling better today.

    @mytime6630 - I think that what we go through emotionally and sharing helps us with the eating in the end, I don't think you overshared at all. I would never think that you didn't love your daughter, but sometimes the caregiver needs a break too. When my Dad was sick with cancer, we talked every single night and I know there were nights I would have preferred not to just so I could have a break.

    I am at the top of Page 90, will have to catch up later. I am hoping to have a full weekend off, with no work!
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,152 Member
    MIA! Update on SiL - he had an appointment on Sunday morning for surgery, but sat waiting in the hospital all day, then had to stay overnight. Had surgery on his hand early on Monday, and then they put it in a cast. We were waiting for a text so that we could go drive him home when daughter called and told us he had driven himself home.

    I’ve been busy enjoying my birthday, and recovering. 😂 Also got lots done in the garden. Stayed under goal. Weight bounced up a couple of lbs (mostly water I think) but it’s on the way back down again.

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    2021
    🔹Word - Balance
    🔹I am in tune with my dreams
    🔹I know what is right for me
    🔹I will pursue my dreams and greatest passion
    2021
    Life Affirmations
    🔹I live in congruence with my authentic self
    🔹I am mindful
    🔹I am creative every day
    🔹I foster positivity
    🔹I am compassionate
    Keep your chin up!
    Turning up is the ultimate success!
    • Name: Terri
    • Age: 75🔹 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
    [*] 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 ⏫
    Daily Goals:
    Thu: ✅ Fri: ✅ Sat: Sun: Mon: Tue: Wed:
    1. Weight 142 < x > 148: ✅ 2/7
    2. Reduce Fat%: ✅ 28.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2 23.4 [/s] 23.1 —>22.6 ⏬
    3. Increase Muscle%: ✅ 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7: 30.9: 31.3 ⏫
    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 24 April:
    • Meditation
    • Weigh/post weight
    • Outdoor walk
    • Local shopping
    • 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: 23

    THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.
    REMINDERS: One or two thoughts to remember.
    • Daily weight fluctuations are normal, and can be as much as 2 lbs a day for no apparent reason.
    • A general downward trend is what we are looking for.
    • The scale is only one gauge of progress. Others include Measurements, clothes fit, improvement in general well-being/fitness.
    • Eating out can cause apparent weight gain because of high sodium levels, but usually goes quickly. Drinking extra water helps with this.
    • The human body does not react instantly to what we do to it. Sometimes it can take several days to see results.
    • Plateaus are a normal part of the process. The body is consolidating and adapting to your new way of eating/exercising.
    • The closer you get to your goal weight, the more difficult it becomes to lose weight, as your body becomes more efficient at using what you feed it.
    • When you exercise you build muscle, which takes up less space than fat, so use measurements as well as weight to assess your progress.
    • Getting/Staying fit and healthy requires a lifestyle change for most people.
    Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!

    DYD came round for coffee this afternoon after her hair appointment (hairdressers opened up again today) We are now allowed to meet outside in groups of up to 10 people from 2 households! Catering establishments can serve food outdoors to socially distanced groups of up to 6 people. Let’s hope that the weather stays dry.

    Terri 🦄
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,152 Member
    @mytime6630
    Joan, just caught up with posts, and endorse what the others have said. We all know how much you love and worry about your daughter. We all need to vent at times. Our progress is tied up with our emotional state, and it's good to share, the good AND the bad.

    We are living through unprecedented and uncertain times, and I think we are all feeling the strain a little, but we aren't about to give up or give in just yet. That in itself is cause to feel good about ourselves. We may fall from time to time, but we get up and dust ourselves off.
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    ZizzyBumble wrote: »
    Fri 23 Apr

    Log 😊
    Stay in the green 😊
    5 fruit and veg 👿 Need to go shopping!
    Water 😊
    Fitbit exercise goals 👿
    Weigh 😊 trend ⬇️

  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Sat 24 April

    Log
    Stay in the green
    5 fruit and veg
    Water
    Fitbit exercise goals
    Weigh 😊 trend ↔️ 😊

    It’s a nice start to the day and I’m going to a produce market (I think it will be tiny) but it will be a nice outing. I also need to do a grocery shop as the fridge is bare. Wishing you all an enjoyable weekend.

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