JUST FOR TODAY -- Daily Commitment Thread for 2021
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Name: Stacey
5'4"
46 yrs old
SW: 195
1st goal: 185
2nd goal: 180
Ultimate goal: 170
Hi everyone, I'm looking for folks to hold my tush accountable. My weight has slowly been creeping up. I had a pulmonary embolism back in Sept and have slowly been recovering. But... that lead to even more weight gain. Now I think my issues are a combination of weight and recovery so I think it's more important than ever to get myself in a better spot.
Some changes I want to commit to are:
1. Consistently log meals
2. 6000 steps daily
3. Exercise at least 3 times a week.
4. Weigh in weekly on Saturday mornings.
I wish the very best to you all throughout your journeys!3 -
Regatta day. Kiddo did great and I got in 18k soggy Steps. Good day!2
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ZizzyBumble wrote: »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.
Produce sale was dominated by cake stalls and I don’t have a sweet tooth so the only thing I bought was a parsley plant 😊.
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Sunday 25/Apr
Log stay
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Water
Fitbit exercise goals
Weigh 😊 trend ↔️ 😊
It’s a beautiful day so I’m going for a longer walk today.
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JFT - Sunday Apr 25
1.5L of Water
Log all Food
Walk 15 minutes
I was getting ready to post on here yesterday when we had an unexpected knock on the door. It was our Granddaughter and her Mom, wanting to know if I wanted to run errands with them. I agreed and then the 3 of us went to visit our other daughter. I walked over 5k steps yesterday for the first time in close to a year.
I did meet the Log all Food and Walk goals yesterday but not the water, which is probably why my fingers are swollen today.4 -
Was going to go for a bike ride today, but y oldest asked if I wanted to get my nails done. I was hesitant, but having a girls day I’d the right choice. Pedicure for me. Full set for her. She’s getting ready for prom next weekend. This is her only day free hopefully they will stay nice. Even my youngest daughter is joining us. It’s rare that they hang out.
Here is a shot from this weekend’s regatta. She i I s 2nd from the right. The one with the muscles...
Happy Sunday y’all!7 -
JFT Monday
1. 1 set of lifts. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Post class plan right away on screen AND on site. AM short run.
2. Pit Crew: Mental Health Monday.
3. Classes: DSH 6. TPCASTT To Failure.
4. Planning: Stretch. Grade classwork. FIX MIXUP WITH DENTIST AND THERAPIST.
5. Lunch: Leftovers. Draft notes for issues script.
6. Afternoon: Graaaaade! 1 hour Clois. Walk at park. Check in on MFP. What was End of March? Check on paperwork and SEND IN.
7. Evening: S&F 4. Dinner: Muffaletta. 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: 190.2
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 – 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 keep finding out about field trips and programs that mean I have to move tests around. I still don't know what the plan is for finals week or who's expected to be where when. UGHHH.Reminder: Last year's WFTY was progress, and I am ... actually, I was going to say content, but it's more than that. I'm proud of myself, and I'm pleased with the progress that I made. Even without the challenges throughout the year, I accomplished things that I should be proud of; and given those challenges, I'm even happier about what I was able to do.2 -
Had a nice weekend. Went for a nice long walk on Saturday finishing with a trip to the pub. We felt like ordering food but rather than ordering a big meal each we got three starters to share. They were all quite small (albeit quite calorie dense I imagine) so think probably did ok for calories on them! Proud of myself for making some better food choices.
Yesterday was a little dull as the boyfriend went gliding so I was on my own all day. However kept myself busy and got lots of work done. I don't normally work at weekends but there's a really important project at work that I want to input in, and we're off on holiday in a week so have limited time! I managed to get a lot done so now feel a bit more relaxed about the coming week - and the return from holiday!
Four working days until holiday now! Starting to get excited now, it's been nearly four months since I've had even a day of annual leave and seven months since I've gone away somewhere. We are going to the Isle of Wight, haven't actually planned what we're going to do there but I think it's meant to be pretty so I'm envisaging lots of nice walks and generally having a break and a bit of a rest. Can't wait.
Anyway, today's goals:
Log everything I eat
Be in the green
Drink 4 bottles water
Sort finances
Get in touch with solicitor
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Name: Jess
5'4"
34 yrs old
SW March 2021: 107.2kg (236.3lb)
1st goal: 95kg (209.4lb)
Ultimate goal: 80kg (176.3lb)
Word for the year 2021: Determined
My weight history: Slowly gained weight my entire adult life. Time to turn that around.
Goals for 2021:- At 95kg I can commence IVF egg collection - hope to be there within the month
- An expensive ring I was given 12 years ago no longer fits - not even on my pinky finger - I'd love to be able to wear it again, though this also means I'd need to get my wedding ring resized!
- If lose much more weight, I will [need to] reward myself with a new wardrobe!
Current goals:- Learn more about weight maintenance, healthy lifestyles
- Do a bit more exercise - had an extravagant week last week, need to get back on the proverbial horse
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JFT - Sunday Apr 25
1.5L of Water - 🙂
Log all Food 🙂
Walk 15 minutes - not intentional for sure
JFT - Monday Apr 26
1.5L of Water
Log all Food
Walk 15 minutes1 -
JFT 4/26 M
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks
2) Net cals zero / 12c water / no evening snacks
3) GA-IT / Facebook Live 12:00
4) Prep lunch, snacks, water bottles & overnight oats / at least one chore
5) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / Voltaren / no alarm Sat. (Linda visits?)
A bit out of sorts today. Dreary, breezy, cool morning and I just didn't want to get out of bed, early or otherwise. Skipped dog walk before work. Maybe today's a rest day?
Weekend went way too fast. Hubby's youngest sister came for visit Sat. and left Sun a.m. She was widowed 3 months ago, had semi-retired 3 months before that, and is very much grieving and at loose ends. It was great to see her and give her a hug. (She works in a nursing home and is regularly tested for COVID.) We had some good talks. Feels unusual to talk face to face nowadays.
Sun. I was busy with church, long dog walk, laundry, air in tires & gas in car, and made beef stew and cornbread for supper. Logged food on Sun. but not Sat. (fast food = ack). My arm was sore from my 1st Moderna shot on Fri. but that's about it. Better every day, only slightly sore to touch today.
Have a great day, all my JFTers! Oh, and welcome newbies, glad to have you join us!
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 = 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 up1 -
Weekly Weigh-In = When I'm active I eat back calories. My weaknesses: I love food... my sweet tooth, especially chocolate... portion control... FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I peek occasionally other days. My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale. No goal dates set ~ this is not a diet but my lifestyle.
Age 63, 5'4" (have permanently lost half inch ~ bummer)
GW #1: 150 in a livable way = It's. Not. A. Diet.
GW #2: 145 normal BMI
UG (need to be realistic): maintain 150
11/5/15 = 195.0 joined MFP with no real plan except It's. Not. A. Diet.
1/10/17 = 185.5 clearly not a regular on MFP / joined JFT, best group ever!
5/31/17 = 180.5 two end of month celebrations / committed to posting weekly weigh-in06/03 = 177.509/02/17 = 170.0 Woohoo! Officially overweight, not obese
06/10 = 179.5 pre-10K spaghetti supper night before
06/17 = 179.5 numerous meals away from home, several occasions w/ alcohol, happy no gain
06/24 = 178.0 fluctuated during week, but ended ok
07/01 = 176.0 Yay!!! Achieved June goal to stay <180
07/08 = 177.5 oops
07/15 = 176.5
07/22 = 175.0
07/29 = 174.0 saw at least one daily w-i below 174
08/05 = 174.5 dined out for Girls Day Out & ate Dad's cooking & baking
08/12 = 173.5 scale flirted with even lower numbers on daily weigh-ins
08/19 = 173.5 had couple of high calorie days
08/26 = 172.0 kind of a surprise09/09 = 171.5 backsliding, ack!09/16/17 = 169.5 yay, the middle number is a six!09/23 = 168.5 have lots challenges in upcoming week12/09/17 = 158.5 first time in 10 years my weight is 1-5-anything!
09/30 = 167.0 met Sept goal to stay under 170
10/07 = 166.0
10/14 = 166.5 dined out 2 days with adult beverages plus wine & cheesecake at spa
10/21/17 = 166.5 dined out 2 days plus food day in office / no gain is good [joined Just Give Me 10 Days challenge (daily w/i)]
10/28 = 164.5 very active week & watched CICO / reached October goal of 165
11/04 = 163.0 wow, really surprised at this, daily fluctuations very up and down this week
11/11 = 164.5 this is temporary b/c very high sodium yesterday
11/18 = 162.0 big surprise, especially b/c I weigh myself daily and didn't see this all week
11/25 = 163.0 no surprise after 2 no-logging-food days (parade day and Thanksgiving), just glad not worse
12/02 = 161.0 Jingle Bell 5K day / 44:37 chip time & ave. pace 14:22 & very happy!
12/16 = 158.0 no work parties or food days & stuck with CICO06/16/18 = 152.0 lowest weight all year
12/23 = 157.5 no "workouts" but shoveled snow & snowshoed, busy with Christmas preparations
12/30 = 159.0 Christmas Day no food/beverages logged
01/06/18 = 159.0 New Year's Eve hubby & I splurged on treats & beverages (at home), and I did not log...totally worth it!
01/13 = 157.0 big surprise! Yesterday evening, walked in Frenzy on the Fox 5K in 47:26 & pace 15:19. Very happy with my time, wore layers of clothes in 10 degrees & NNW 12 mph wind, fun event.
01/20 = 156.5
01/27 = 156.5 maintaining / not a bad thing
02/03 = sick / no weigh in
02/10 = 152.5 unhealthy loss due to illness / I know weight will go back up & I'm totally fine with that
02/17/18 = 153.0 thrilled with annual physical on 2/15/18: BP 110/68, pulse 64 and BMI 26.14
02/24 = 154.0 little out of control last week, but at goal for the month
03/03 = 155.5 oops / still lower than before I was sick
03/10 = 153.5 back on track
03/17 = 152.5
03/24 = 153.0 evening snacks & two days straight of 8 hr seminars (+ lots of sitting)
03/31 = 153.5 pre-10K spaghetti supper night before / Badger State Brewing 10K 1:30:28.82 and average pace 14:35
04/07 = 154.5 ack ~ ate Easter candy most evenings
04/14 = 153.5 Day 1 of record-setting blizzard ~ yuck! Followed by day 2 of blizzard, then snow day (no work / still shoveling & plowing) on Monday ~ in APRIL ~ yikes!
04/21 = 153.5 after such weird week & daily weight fluctuations, happy to maintain
04/28 = 152.0
05/05 = 153.5 kinda stalled three months + feeling hungry more often ~ since w/i 10# of goal, changed MFP setting to lose 1/2 lb. per week & see how it goes
05/12 = 153.5 ok with this ~ think changing my MFP setting, and having more net calories to play with, is agreeing with me ~ I'm not so hungry all the time
05/19 = 154.0 drinks (2 margaritas) & dinner w/ BFF night before + enjoyed everything!
05/26/18 = 153.0 Health Risk Assessment 5/15/18 ~ BMI 25.6
06/02 = 153.0 basically in maintenance for now ~ I'll take it!
06/09 = 152.5 Bellin Run 10K 1:28:12 split time 45:03 ave. pace 14:12 ~ beat goal of < 1:3006/23 = 156.0 end of vacation week & lots of eating out12/28/19 = 168.5 spent 75% of 2019 in 160s... not the plan
06/30 = 155.5
07/07 = 156.0 post-vacation w/i net calories not. so. much. Ack!
07/14 = 154.5 prelogging & sticking w/ plan helps
07/21 = 154.5 Packers 5K 44:50 ave pace 14:26 min/mile ~ beat goal < 45:00
07/28 = 157.5 peanut M&M attacks (eek) + dinner out w/ SIL/niece (yum!) + staff luncheon (ick)
08/03 = 155.5 started Evening Snack Challenge on JFT
08/11 = 158.0 stressful week (job crap ~ hubby's & my own)
, Chinese buffet 1 evening & Feast with the Beasts (so worth it!)
08/18 = 157.5 saw 156.0 during week ~ evening snack challenge not. so. good.
08/25 = 156.0 prelogged as much as possible & CICO getting better
09/01 = 154.5 included Taste on Broadway & office relocation so packing & moving boxes ~ very pleased
09/08 = 157.5 too many office bday indulgences / City Stadium 5K for Veterans 44:27 & ave. pace 14:16 ~ beat goal of < 44:30
09/15 = 156.0
09/22 = 155.5 maybe lower if not for Pizza Ranch prairie pizza & wine at BFF's the night before
09/29 = 154.0
10/06 = 155.0 may include water retention in muscles b/c resumed home version of weights & circuit-training day before
10/13 = 157.0 birthday treats & adult beverages / walked in Run for the Hill of It 5K in 48:13 pace 15:32 & hill 2:01 ~ beat both time (part unpaved trail with sloppy conditions due to 5" rain over preceding week) & hill (finish is UP a steep sledding hill) from last year and learned only 25 out of 267 participants finished the hill < 1 min.
10/20 = 155.0
10/27 = 158.0 oops... lots of leaf-raking the evening before + too. much. snacking.
11/03 = 156.5 better planning / stopped evening snacking (mostly)
11/10 = 156.0 basically stuck in maintenance mode ~ not the worst thing
11/17 = 157.0
11/24 = 159.5 Thanksgiving week & paid time off with hubby ~ def going in wrong direction ~ oops
12/01 = 157.5 Jingle Bell 5K 45:38 & ave. pace 14:42 ~ not bad
12/08 = 157.0
12/15 = 156.5 clearly in maintenance mode all year ~ not exactly the plan but I'm ok with this for now ~ really happy to stay 1-5-anything
12/22 = 155.5 surprised by this ~ maybe due to much later than normal weigh-in (late start to the day)
12/29/18 = 159.5 and happy I stayed 1-5-anything over holidays & vacation days at home
01/05/19 = 157.5
01/12 = 158.0 Frenzy on the Fox 5K 1/11 with friends ~ not timed / MapMyWalk 54:19
01/19 = 158.0 maintained even with evening snacking & skipped workouts
01/26 = 157.5
02/02 = 158.5 hubby's traditional bday dinner + leftovers + evening snacking ~ oops
02/09 = 158.5 ok with no gain / Seroogy's Valentine 5K 48:34:89 & ave. pace 15:89 in below zero temps & icy mile 2
02/16 = 158.0
02/23 = 160.0 oops... deserved, net cals & sodium def red prior 3 days. Annual physical 2/26 159.6 fully clothed.
03/02 = 159.5
03/09 = 157.5
03/16 = 158.0 feeling unwell & no workouts all week
03/23 = 157.5 finally feeling better
03/31 = 160.5 posting Sun. month end w/i ~ too many days, net calories RED. Badger State Brewing 10K 3/30 in 1:28:14 & ave. pace 14:12 and beat goal < 1:30
04/06 = 160.0 saw 158.5 during week
04/13 = 159.5
Hiatus from MFP 4/17 - 4/29 (Easter 4/21)
05/04 = 161.5 logging again starting 4/30
05/11 = 163.0 ack
05/18 = 163.0 no gain
05/25 = 163.0 could be worse
06/01 = 162.0
06/08 = 162.0 pre-race spaghetti night before / Bellin Run 10K 1:29:54 split 44:13 ave. pace 14:29
06/15 = 164.0 ate at fast food, cafe (brunch), pub (happy hour), seminar (lunch), dinner at BFF's (sangria)
06/22 = 162.5 better eating & tracking
06/29 = 163.5 two days of conference food
07/06 = 162.5
07/13 = 163.5 two out-of-town family parties + diner food + drinks/dinner at Mexican restaurant
07/20 = 166.0 cousin's funeral luncheon (one whole table w/ family desserts) + restaurant week lunch w/ hubby + pizza supper w/ hubby
07/27 = 165.0
08/03 = 164.5 happy to see any loss at all... I am the tortoise
08/10 = 167.5 high sodium & emotional eating
08/17 = 167.5
08/24 = 165.5
08/31 = 169.5 staycation week & ate whatever I wanted
09/07 = 167.0 flushed sodium & water weight / City Stadium 5K for Veterans 45:12 (goal < 45:00) & ave. pace 14:33
09/14 = 166.5
09/21 = 166.0
09/27 = 165.5
10/05 = 167.5 pre-race food ~ Pink Pumpkin 5K 44:06 (goal < 45:00) & ave. pace 14:12
10/12 = 165.5 eating back on track ~ Run for the Hill of It 5K (trail event) 48:06 & hill 1:58 (goal < 2 min.)
10/19 = 165.5
10/26 = 165.0 slowly but surely... my lifestyle is NOT a diet
11/02 = 165.5 Maru & Jack's party / food night before
11/09 = 164.5 few days of staying at zero net calories works!
11/16 = 165.0 rare Fri. night dinner date w/ hubby at local cafe ~ totally worth it!
11/23 = 166.0 wrong way again
11/30 = 168.0 ACK!!!
12/07 = 165.5 sick several days & painful sore throat will do that
12/14 = 167.0 on prednisone & ate to quell nausea
12/21 = 165.501/04/20 = stomach flu 1/4 - 1/5 & slow recovery 1/6 - 1/7 ~ lost unhealthy amount of weight quickly3/2/20 Dr. B recommended getting my weight back down for relief of mild arthritis in both my knees. Another incentive.
01/11 = 164.5 Fri. evening Frenzy on the Fox 5K 49:36 ave. pace 15:29
01/18 = 164.5 managed to maintain weight lost while sick
01/25 = 166.0 expected (some high sodium days)
02/01 = 166.0 bday celebrations (hubby's, mom's, co-worker's) + evening snacking
02/08 = 166.5 pre-race carb-loading / Seroogy's Valentine 5K 46:26.7 ave. pace 14:47
02/15 = 166.0
02/22 = 167.0 not sure about accuracy of exercise calories logged this week
02/29 = 165.0 yay03/07 = 165.5 several very red days ~ oops01/02/21 = 163.5 holiday eating & drinking
03/14 = 164.5 conscientiously logging food helps
03/21 = 162.5 stressed out & not feeling like eating (apparently I emotional eat only when bored, lonely or sad)
03/28 = 162.0 work at home since 3/20/20, eating (mostly) healthy to stay healthy & walked 27.62 miles w/ dog
04/04 = 161.5 walked virtual Badger State Brewing 10K on 4/2/20 1:44:16 ave. pace 16:33 [not my usual race pace but I never walk race events with my dog & no other participants ~ happy me]
04/11 = 162.0 several evening snack attacks of peanut M&Ms
04/18 = 162.5 inching back up ~ Easter dinner + chocolate + high sodium meals of scalloped potatoes/ham + pea soup w/ ham
04/25 = 162.0 happy to be inching back down
05/02 = 162.0 saw 161 during week ~ yay
05/09 = 163.5 comfort eating + rest days Thurs. AND Fri. ~ oops
05/16 = 164.0 wrong direction ~ need to get a grip! Virtual #RonaRunOff w/ dog 5.08 mi in 1:23:15 ave. pace 16:23. Event miles of each participant will be aggregated at the end of May and, for every 50 miles, a pair of shoes will be donated to an area healthcare or janitorial worker. I had the opportunity to nominate my hubby for the shoes. I hope he gets selected!
05/23 = 163.0
05/30 = 162.5
06/06 = 164.0 emotional eating + unhealthy evening snacking / walked virtual Bellin Run 10K w/ dog 1:41:03 ave. pace 16:14
06/13 = 162.5 healthier farmers market eating & limited evening snacks
06/20 = 163.0
06/27 = 162.5
07/04 = 162.0
07/11 = 162.5
07/18 = 162.0 changed MFP to lightly active
07/25 = 161.5 really happy b/c after high sodium day
08/01 = 161.5 after high sodium days (saw 161.0 2X during week ~ yay)
08/08 = 161.5 hanging in there (saw 160.5 1X during week)
08/15 = 161.0 niece's wedding day
08/22 = 160.0 YAY
08/29 = 165.0 staycation week ate take out & 2 day trips/restaurants ~ oops & I don't care. Walked Hope Isn't Canceled Virtual 10K with dog 1:43:10 ave. pace 16:36
09/05 = 161.5 big sodium flush
09/12 = 161.0 back on track
09/19 = 162.5 ugh ~ high sodium week
09/26 = 161.0 better / virtual Packers 5K w/ dog 52:23 ave. pace 16:41
10/03 = 160.5 slow & steady
10/09 = 160.5 w-i one day early (before bday splurges) / virtual Bellin Women's 5K w/ dog 52:55 ave. pace 16:57 on 10/10/20
10/17 = 160.0 take that, bday indulges! / virtual Run for the Hill of It 5K (no finish up steep sledding hill this year) w/ dog in 50:35 ave. pace 16:16
10/24 = 161.0 lack of meal planning & stupid snacking
10/31 = 159.0 WAHOO!!! long time coming
11/07 = 159.0 after Halloween candy splurge & apple crisp, I'm happy
11/14 = 158.5
11/21 = 159.0
11/28 = 161.5 oops ~ Thanksgiving & long weekend / home edition Turkey Trot 2 mi w/ dog 11.26.20
12/05 = 160.0 back on track
12/12 = 159.5 virtual Jingle Bell 5K (actually 3.86 miles due to stupid RunGo app failures) 1:08:46 with dog
12/19/20 = 159.5 ~ 50.37 miles 12.17.20 in 50 Mile Frenzy 11.27.20 - 1.15.21 (replaced Frenzy on the Fox for Jan. 2021)
12/26/20 = 162.5
01/09/21 = 162.0
01/16/21 = 161.5 slow & steady / submitted 50 Mile Frenzy log 11.27.20 - 1.15.21 walked total of 97.44 miles (some on treadmill)
01/23/21 = 162.0 lack of meal planning
01/30/21 = 164.5 high stress (BIL died), comfort eating & high sodium
02/06/21 = 163.5
02/13/21 = 164.0 F-it wk #1
02/20/21 = 164.5 F-it wk #2
02/28/21 = 167.0 F-it wk #3 ack!
03/06/21 = 166.0 slowly getting back on track
03/13/21 = 167.5 cataract & refractive surgeries on 3/8 & 3/11, very sedentary & several restaurant take outs
03/20/21 = 166.5
03/27/21 = 166.0
04/03/21 = 167.5 net calories way too red & high sodium ~ need to quit comfort eating & evening snacking
04/10/21 = 168.0 week of eating leftover Easter ham & chocolate
04/17/21 = 169.0
04/24/21 = 168.5 baby steps
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
Today: Smile ~ Laugh ~ Be Kind ~
~ Eat Well ~ Be Active 0 -
It’s time for me to be honest with myself. I’m not losing weight because I’m still eating 2500 to 2700 calories two to three days a week. I can’t make up for that. Lowering my calorie goal won’t change anything. I have to stick the the goal I’ve set for myself EVERY DAY.
JFT
Log everything
Start with only one serving
Pay attention to the physical effects of the food I eat
Feel my feelings, don’t eat them
Be honest with myself
Be kind to myself
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Well, getting a pedicure yesterday instead of going for a bike ride was nice, especially because I did it with my girls, but it did nothing for my weight loss. Hubby has been on a pie kick lately and he made my favorite blackberry pie with homemade vanilla frozen custard. OMG is was good, but I totally didn't have the calories for it. He also made me some comfort chicken noodle soup Saturday after the regatta that hits the calories hard. In other words I had a good weekend, but it was not the greatest nutrition wise. Still I am wearing a fitted top today that I could not button over my belly a few months ago so that is a big bonus.
Today, I have an audit at work that I need to "be available" for. I thought it was an on-site audit so I dressed professionally today rather than wearing a hoodie and ball cap. But it is a Teams Audit, so I basically have to stay at my desk until they need me. Yawn...
After work, I'll pick up the kid from school and go get blood work done to see how her B12 is doing and to see how my new thyroid dosage is working.
Maybe after that, I'll be able to get some exercise in.
JFT Monday
- Work by 8:00
- Audit @ 9:00
- Pick up V from school
- Get blood work done
- Maybe ride / walk
- Log all food
- Stay in the green
- Bed by 11:304 -
Super busy weekend, and I am still tired come Monday morning. Thursday nite helped daughter move furniture and all her stuff out of her living room for carpet to be laid. Friday helped her move it all back. Saturday was rainy, so I did "work" all day .. since hubby has to ship on Tuesday. Sunday I mowed the grass (our lawn is big, and this takes me 2 hr, not bagging), fixed her bookshelf, fixed a broken leg on her desk, then went and helped her move all the bedroom furniture and all her stuff into the living room, so bedroom can be carpeted. She has so much just junk and stuff laying around!
Today is my doctors appt, and then I will help daughter again, move everything back.
But I am so tired yet .. my back aches... hate getting older!
So simple goals to help me stay on track
JFT, MOn
1. log my food .. been not doing this
2. mindful eating .. especially in the evening. No nitetime snack ... brush teeth, go for a walk, do something (I think tonite I will be so tired .. just rest)
3. concentrate on water
4. other: help hubby get ready for shipping tomorrow; docts appt; help daughter put things back; possibly start sanding off coffee table and start painting (it is a mess with coffee and water stains, so we are using chalk paint to give it a fresh look)5 -
@clicketykeys Planning the final must be incredibly frustrating. Hope you get it lined out soon!
@bookmeister86 Great job on making smart dinner choices.
@stortina Welcome! You have a pretty aggressive goal for your first month. usually 2 pounds a week is considered good, maybe 10 pounds a month. Don't get discouraged if your first goal weight takes more than a month to reach. As many preach, it's progress not perfection. And losing weight isn't linear. You can do everything right and the result on the scale can be delayed due to water weight or a million other things. Take care, and I hope you find that making small goals helps. Best of luck to you!
@sviers13 If you are having a hard time staying within your calorie allotment, maybe you are trying to be too strict. Maybe raise your goal by 100-200 and allow yourself some slack. I know if I over restrict, I blow up and go off the rails. Just a thought. Best of luck!2 -
Another Monday. Another Monday morning "re-set." Another morning of self-assessment, mulling over goals, and telling myself I know how to do this. But it's getting harder to keep the negative self-talk at bay. Why can't I do this?
It's crunch time for my students, and the push to get them over the finish line is exhausting. For some, there is so much at stake. Many are the first in their families to go to college, often while juggling work and family responsibilities. Physical and mental health problems, tech issues, financial stress, and limited resources - all are more prevalent or exacerbated by the pandemic. Privacy rules mean we generally can't require college students to turn on their cameras. I've got students logging into class on their phones, sometimes from work and sometimes from who knows where, Some log in and disappear. Others just have a hard time staying focused and engaged. So I try to offer more support, extend deadlines, and schedule more one-on-one conferences and tutoring sessions. I know it's only temporary, that I've had tougher semesters, that I can get through this one. Just need to take it one day at a time, right?
This morning I read through last week's posts, grateful for such a caring and supportive community where trust is met with respect and vulnerability with generosity. Life is complicated. Weight management, health, and well-being are not easily separated from the other things going on in our lives. Accepting that, I think, is part of the journey. I'm working on it...
JFT Monday 4/26- Start logging again, even if it's not perfect
- Aim for better food choices
- Comment on analysis drafts
- Deadhead the daffodils
- Get out for a walk
- Do a household chore - any chore - for at least 30 min.
- Restart online wellness course
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pridesabtch wrote: »@stortina Welcome! You have a pretty aggressive goal for your first month. usually 2 pounds a week is considered good, maybe 10 pounds a month. Don't get discouraged if your first goal weight takes more than a month to reach. As many preach, it's progress not perfection. And losing weight isn't linear. You can do everything right and the result on the scale can be delayed due to water weight or a million other things. Take care, and I hope you find that making small goals helps. Best of luck to you!
Thanks -- have already lost 10kg ("water weight" - it just fell off so fast!) I have got 2kg more to go to get to 95kgs, I am hopeful I can get that done by EOM May with a healthy balanced diet and exercise, because I need to get my eggs on ice for IVF ASAP. Then I have all the time in the world to lose weight slowly to get to final long-term goal.2 -
JFT Tuesday
1. 1 set of lifts. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Post class plan right away on screen AND on site.
2. Pit Crew: Tough Question Tuesday.
3. Classes: TPCASTT High Flight. Go over questions. Bonus work.
4. Planning: Stretch. Grade classwork.
5. Lunch: Leftovers. Draft notes for issues script.
6. Afternoon: Graaaaade! 1 hour Clois. Walk at park. Check in on MFP. What was End of March? Check on paperwork and SEND IN.
7. Evening: S&F 4. Dinner: Mexican. 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: 192.2
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 – 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. Just trying to make it through, tbqh.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.1 -
Reasonable day yesterday, although it was a bit hectic and had quite a few draining meetings. After work had a game of online Dungeons and Dragons which was super fun but it finished late and afterwards I did not feel like getting on with anything productive so watched two episodes of Jessica Jones on Netflix. I think I am definitely on wind down before holiday mode.... Maybe that is ok.
Didn't sleep very well, think I was a bit wired up after the meeting/games/shows and it took me ages to go to sleep. It was a bad idea to watch TWO episodes of the show actually as that meant I didn't get my pre bed reading wind down routine in and then I took ages to get to sleep. So I have not got up and done exercise. Today, I need to make healthy choices despite being tired.
Anyway, yesterday's goals:bookmeister86 wrote: »Log everything I eat
Be in the green
150 over. Could have been worse.
Drink 4 bottles water
No, I did well early on in the day but completely forgot later.
Sort financesDid not feel like doing this
Get in touch with solicitorDitto
Today's goals;
Log everything I eat
Be in the green
Drink 4 bottles water
No alcohol
Do things on my to do list (can't be bothered to get out of bed to check what they are but I know they are on there)
Turn light out by 11 latest
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Been awol a bit due to internet issues. Sorting that later today so will come back later as I dont want to use all my mobile data. Hope everyones well!2
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2021🔹Word - BalanceKeep your chin up!
🔹I am in tune with my dreams
🔹I know what is right for me
🔹I will pursue my dreams and greatest passion
2021
Life Affirmations
🔹I live in congruence with my authentic self
🔹I am mindful
🔹I am creative every day
🔹I foster positivity
🔹I am compassionate
Turning up is the ultimate success![*] 1 Jan 2021: 147.2- 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
[*] 8 Jan: 144.2 (lowest in many years)
[*] 15 Jan: 145.2
[*] 22 Jan: 144.9
[*] 14 Feb: 144.0
[*] 11 Apr: 142.2
UGW: 142 < x > 148✅- 27 Mar: 144.4
- 8 April: 143.2
- 11 April: 142.2 😍
- Total weight loss: 84.8 ⏫
Thu: ✅ Fri: ✅ Sat: ✅ Sun: ✅ Mon: ✅ Tue: Wed:- Weight 142 < x > 148: ✅ 5/7
- Reduce Fat%: ✅ 28.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2 23.4 [/s] 23.1 —>22.6 ⏬
- Increase Muscle%: ✅ 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7: 30.9: 31.3 ⏫
- Calories in the green ✅ 5/7
- Steps > 7500 ✅ 5/7
- Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily✅ 5/7
- Active hours > 6 daily ✅ 5/7
🌷Positive intentions for Tues 27 April:
- Meditation 🪅
- Weigh/post weight 🪅
- picnic meet up with BiL and SiL
- Laundry -sort and store 🪅
- Daily Chores
- Puzzles: Watch TV:
- Travel Books: download new book
- 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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💧💧💧💧💧💧💧
💧💧💧💧💧💧💧
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NLNS
(7 March —->) 24/25
April: LNS: 0 --> Me: 26
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.
Spent most of the morning potting up seedlings and pootling about in the garden.
Terri 🦄
1 - Name: Terri
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I’ve caught up with posts for the last 3 days.
I took some pics of my spring planters before they start to fade.
Off to get ready for our picnic.
Have a great day. 💕💖💕
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@pridesabtch It's frustrating because it's foolish to plan when I don't know if we're even going to HAVE finals, or what the schedule will look like. Parents are starting to ask, and the nice thing is that I did get to talk to admin about it yesterday, so I at least KNOW that it's up in the air and it's not just like I missed the info.1
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pridesabtch wrote: »
JFT Monday
- Work by 8:00
- Audit @ 9:00
- Pick up V from school
- Get blood work done
- Maybe ride / walk
- Log all food
- Stay in the green
- Bed by 11:30
Wow, I got everything on my list done yesterday. I gotta say I really didn't want to go ride, but hubby literally drug me off the couch so I figured I'd go. The whole way there I was making excuses for myself and second guessing. Once I go there I figured I'd just do 30 minutes, which is a total waste of time. Once I got going, it felt pretty good, and at the half way point I was about 1mph faster than I thought. I pushed it on the way back and finished even faster. Still not fast by my standards, but a darn site better than I have been doing. Averaged 15mph vs 13.9mph. It's a start, and it felt good to push myself a bit. Glad hubby dragged me off the couch. Even made up for the chips and pie...
Today is club ride day and I think I'll brave it. Pride is still an issue when riding with others, but quite frankly I got bigger things to worry about. This should be fun. I'm skipping the big climb, but will still get a good ride in.
Had a rather calorie dense weekend, and I'm afraid to weigh in right now. I'm giving me until Thursday to get back on track and weigh in. I've actually been under most days, but the high sodium days scare me. Seeing the numbers go up mess with my mind so I just need to give me my best chance of success.
JFT Tuesday
- Work by 8:00
- Meetings & more meetings
- Club ride
- Max 1 beer post ride
- Bed by 11:30
Have a wonderful day y'all!
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This is my first post here but I really love the idea so am excited to join in.
JFT goals:
Drink 96oz water
Stay on eating plan
Walk for 45 minutes
Eating on plan has been going really well as most of it has become habit now but I still dread gym days lol. I have always hated exercise and am really hoping that changes over the course of this journey
SW: 166
CW: 154.6
GW: 120
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@lmf1012 Welcome to the group. Have fun with it. Share your triumphs and struggles. There are many folks on here to support you. Good Luck!1
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Didn’t do too well on goals yesterday. Although I got off to a good start with meals and chores, I just seemed to lose all my motivation once the workday was over. I have a lighter workload today – only a few conferences and a tutoring session – so my primary goal is to get out of the house, away from screens, and enjoy a walk in one of my local parks.
Monday 4/26
• Start logging again, even if it's not perfect - X
• Aim for better food choices – 50% - Meals were okay, but too many snacks
• Comment on analysis drafts - X
• Deadhead the daffodils - √
• Get out for a walk – X
• Do a household chore - any chore - for at least 30 min. - √ - Cleaned out the fridge
• Restart online wellness course – X
JFT Tuesday 4/27
• Start logging again, even if it's not perfect
• Aim for better food choices
• Comment on analysis drafts
• Get out for a walk
• Recycling
• Do a household chore - any chore - for at least 30 min.
• Restart online wellness course
@TerriRichardson112 - Thank you for posting pictures of your gorgeous tulips! Just what I needed to start my day off with a smile 2 -
How fun, more newbies, welcome! This is a great thread for support and accountability, without judgment.
@TerriRichardson112 Thanks so much for sharing your flower pics. I love all the colorful tulips! Enjoy your picnic.
Recap 4/26 M
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks 13/14 & 8.1K
2) Net cals zero / 12c water / no evening snacks
-446 & 11c
3) GA-IT / Facebook Live 12:00 = 2/2
4) Prep lunch, snacks, water bottles & overnight oats / at least one chore ~ folded remaining laundry, took all upstairs & put away, rec'd another invoice for eye surgery & got all EOB stmts (so many!) organized with corresponding invoices, only one invoice from surgery center still pending 2/2
5) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / Voltaren / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work)
5/5
JFT 4/27 T
1) Walked dog 3.9 mi before work, heard lots of birds, saw turkeys & bunnies, enjoyed daffodils on another gloomy day happy me & happy dog
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks
3) Net cals zero 12c water
4) Prep lunch, snacks, water bottles & overnight oats / wash towels (start as soon as get home) / wash dishes / other chore?
5) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work)
Workplace email system is not connecting, so that throws a wrench in my plans for today. Good thing I have plenty of other stuff to do in the meantime. Need to focus on what needs to get done.
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 = 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 up1 -
Not much to report tbh!
Had a low mood the last few days (or maybe more I don't know haha) and it's the end of the month where we tend to have less money for snack foods so we just buy what we need etc. We're trying to save money so we have X amount for our shopping money. So savings can't be spent on snacks or we'd probably have non left 😂
So I don't think I've done too bad calorie wise. I've certainly not been able to binge on any Sweets or choc etc.
And yesterday I got 16K steps and I've done 11K steps today so far (although I'm going bed soon)
And ive also got my letter for talking therapy so I can start my initial assessment and see what help they can offer. Not looking forward to opening a can of worms but oh well.4
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