JUST FOR TODAY -- Daily Commitment Thread for 2021

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  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    edited July 2021
    Had a very nice day yesterday. Work was not the best ever but got through it and then had a nice evening meeting a friend in person! for a drink in the evening. I think it's literally my first post work drink with someone other than the boyfriend since the pandemic started. It was so nice! I had grand plans for being sensible and leaving at 9.30 so as to get to bed in decent time but those kind of went out the window. I'm a bit tired today but you know what? I don't regret it. It was worth it. Seeing people is awesome.

    Did weekly weigh in this morning and, having now lost water weight, have only put on 0.5lb across the two weeks at my mum's. I'm pretty pleased about that as normally I put on more and we ate quite a lot of barbeques and ice cream while we were there. Now it's time to actually lose some weight! 30 days till France, 5.5 pounds to lose.... one every 5.5 days. I can do this!!! (Even though I do have a camping weekend and my birthday within this period.... I'll just have to be extra good outside those events....)

    @cschmitz110515 I'm glad you like the stay positive goal. It's an ongoing challenge! I am actually a bit of mix of positive and negative. I don't tend to overly worry and I tend to be pretty confident and optimistic about my ability to overcome challenges. Where I do struggle though is being positive when what I see as 'unnecessary challenges' are thrown in my way (e.g. by incompetent management) or when I don't agree with how things are being run (e.g. the country!). I tend to look on the negative rather than the positive in those situations. I am trying not to though - being better at being open minded to things being done differently to how I would do them, and accepting things that I cannot change. I like your quote and I also like the idea of placing post-its around to remind me as it is difficult to remember throughout the day (I might go with that old childhood one 'if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything nice at all!')

    Anyway, yesterday's goals:
    bookmeister86 wrote: »

    - Log everything I eat :)
    - Be in the green :)
    - Eat 5+ fruit and veg :)
    - Get 15,000 steps! (Already done 7,000 in run and have hour-long walk planned for this evening) :)

    - Switch emails off when finished reading :/I forgot to do this again - why is it so hard?? I really will today as I have a whole day of focus time
    - Stay positive :|I got a bit grumpy with annoying people again but managed to work through it
    - Finish by 5.30pm :)
    - Spend some quality time with boyfriend before evening out :)

    - Leave pub at 9.30 >:)I was naughty and left after ten
    - Bed by 10.30 :)
    - Lights off by 11 >:)I was a bit over stimulated so read for a while. Then couldn't sleep for a while. So zzzz.


    Today's goals:

    - Log everything I eat
    - Be in the green
    - Eat 5+ fruit & veg
    - Get 5,000 steps

    - Switch emails off when finished reading
    - Stay positive

    - Finish work by 5.30pm
    - Evening walk
    - Read a chapter of French book
    - Talk to boyfriend in French
    - Write speech for tomorrow
    - Get out stuff for camping trip
    - Do food order

    - In bed by 10.30
    - Lights off by 11
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,046 Member
    littleblackskirt wrote: »

    JFT Tuesday 20th July

    Log everything yes, and in the green! Mainly due to discovering my bread was mouldy so very small lunch!
    Back exercises only the easy ones, must do better
    Only one small snack yes
    Walk no, by the time it's cool enough to walk I don't want to

    JFT Wednesday 21st July

    Log everything
    Stay in the green
    Back exercises
    Only one small snack
    Walk
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    ZizzyBumble wrote: »
    Monday 19 July

    Log 👿
    Stay in the green 👿
    5 fruit and veg 😊
    Weigh 😊 trend ↔️

    Tuesday wasn’t any better 👿 my Fitbit gave me crazy figures for pressure washing the deck and patio. We work hard but then give way to too much wine as a reward. We have 5 more days to get the house ready for the estate agent to photograph and I want it to look immaculate. In the current market, the estate agent says any buyer coming to view the house will be pretty sure that they like it. Although Covid restrictions are now lifting, he expects to host a day of viewings where interested buyers book a 15 minute slot. Hopefully we then get multiple offers above the asking price. The details on the internet will be important for generating interest and refreshing the minds of potential buyers post viewing.
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Wednesday 21

    Log
    Stay in the green
    5 fruit and veg
    Water

    Get sitting room ready for photograph
    Make bed in 4th bedroom
    Tidy our bedroom and en-suite (remove/hide) clutter
    Remove/hide clutter in the kitchen

  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,156 Member
    edited July 2021
    💖💕💖💕💖💕💖
    💖💕💖 JULY 💖💕💖
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    @clicketykeys - I hope you were able to get that run in and the weather wasn't too wet. It always amazes me how much you have on your to do list.
    @HEGoddard0928 - bureaucracy grinds exceedingly slow. Fingers crossed that you get it sorted out quickly.
    @Janele0627 - well done on your progress.
    @bookmeister86 -Glad to read that your visit to your mum went reasonably well. I hope she sees the benefit in keeping active to keep away the creeping years. We don't have to be like our parents. There is so much we can do to improve our health and fitness throughout our senior years. It's never too late. 😍 Stay positive goal. Other peoples incompetence can be such a stressor. At least you had a nice evening with your friend.
    @littleblackskirt - I hope the logging goes well. I know it's the one thing that keeps me on track whether I am under calories or not.
    @ZizzyBumble - moving house takes so much time. It's a good idea to D clutter as you go along. The heat doesn't really help. At least your weight is holding steady.
    @cschmitz110515 - I find it hard to post every day especially when I have so much work to do in the garden. It doesn't really matter so long as you stay on track.
    @PackerFanInGB - I hope the dental visit went well for your mum.
    @pridesabtch - Just keep telling yourself that "This too shall pass!" When work gets to be a hassle.
    @Snowflake1968 - I think priorities have changed quite a bit over the pandemic. Time with our loved ones is very precious. My husband also worked away from home when we were first married, but like you, I had two young children to look after and didn't have time to get lonely.
    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
    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
    [*] 1 May: 142.6
    [*] 3 June: 144.4 (thanks to Bank holiday 4 day weekend indulgences)
    [*] 1 July: 144.4 (holding steady)
    [*] Total Weight Loss: 83

    UGW: 142 < x > 148
    Daily Habits:
    Thu: ✅ Fri: ✅ Sat: ✅ Sun: ✅ Mon: ✅ Tue: ✅ Wed:
    1. Weight 142 < x > 148: ✅ 6/7 😭
    2. Reduce Fat%: ✅ 28.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2 23.4 23.1 —>22.6
    3. Increase Muscle%: ✅ 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7: 30.9: 31.6 ⏫
    4. Log CI<CO/Calories in the green ✅ 6/7
    5. Steps > 7500 ✅ 6/37
    6. Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily✅ 6/7
    7. Active hours > 6 daily ✅ 6/7
    🌹Positive Intentions for Thu 22 July
    [*] Meditation
    [*] Weigh/post weight
    [*] Gardening - daily harvesting.
    [*] Declutter session
    [*] Daily Chores
    [*] Puzzles: Watch TV:
    [*] Keep up to date with email
    [*] Daily goals update

    💦 July Challenge 💦
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    NLNS
    Jun: LNS: 2 ~|~ ME: 19

    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!
  • Janele0627
    Janele0627 Posts: 231 Member
    Recap 07/20 (Tuesday):

    - Wake up by 7:30 x Because of insomnia, I overslept
    - Walk the dogs before work - try to hit 1 mile x See above
    - Eat breakfast x See above
    - Take my vitamins x
    - 10 mindful minutes x
    - Drink 64 oz of water x
    - Get 10,000 steps ??? I forgot my Fitbit in my rush out the door
    - Exercise for 30 minutes x Too tired
    - Log EVERYTHING ✓
    - Clean the bedroom x

    Yesterday was tough. Insomnia kept me up until 1:30, so I overslept until 9. Was still tired throughout the day. Forgot my Fitbit, missed breakfast...by the time I got home from work, I just wanted to relax. So I skipped my workout. Played some computer games and took a shower. Somehow I managed to stay within my calories, despite eating a heavy dinner and snacks.

    Let's do better today

    JFT 07/21 (Wednesday):

    - Wake up by 7:30
    - Walk the dogs before work - half an hour
    - Eat breakfast
    - Take my vitamins
    - 10 mindful minutes
    - Drink 64 oz of water
    - Get 10,000 steps
    - 5 flights of stairs
    - Exercise for 30 minutes
    - Log EVERYTHING
    - No snacking after dinner
  • MLHC1
    MLHC1 Posts: 678 Member
    MLHC1 wrote: »

    07/17/2021 Saturday JFT:
    :) AM Family Martial Arts Class
    :) Yoga
    :) Household weekly deep cleaning
    :) Prepare weekly breakfast taco mix
    :) Prepare dinner for the babysitter (Date Night tonight <3 )
    :) Misc. Household tasks

    **Saturday Success, Yay**

    07/18/2021 Sunday JFT:
    :) Exercise Rest Day
    :) AM Family Brunch
    :'( Church -> Long story but my hubby is not a church person. He will be working out of town again for a bit so we spent a family day together. We enjoyed brunch out at a restaurant then enjoyed a movie out at the theater.
    :) PM errands
    :'( Prep MCAT note cards for one end of chapter
    :'( Read one chapter in one MCAT prep book

    **Unsuccessful Sunday, but quality family time was achieved!**


    Well, I finally have some time to update my MFP, Lol!! :D

    Sunday evening my 19-year-old came home and explained that while kayaking at the lake he dropped his truck keys in. OMG! Well, I spent my Monday afternoon assisting him with all that (hard lesson learned for him, 99 cents could have saved him a couple of hundred dollars, lol.) I spent Monday morning grocery planning/shopping so that was nice to get done. I only prepped for the week but I'll take what I can get!! Then Tuesday my day was spent helping my hubby get ready to leave town for the week. (It always amazes me how much men rely on their spouses for these things, Lol!!) I never mind doing anything for anyone in my family, it just seems silly sometimes. I believe today will be back to usual. I finalized my gym membership over the weekend so I am looking forward to getting there today. I am no longer taking my toddler to school so the gym gives me some "me time" during the day. I am actually more balanced this way and my son is behaving much better. I believe he was learning bad habits at school. Anyways, moving on....

    It is nice to see everyone posting goals and rockin on!! It seems like consistency is picking up!! Happy to see all the new and seasoned JFTers!! I am doing my best to stay up-to-date with everyone's posts but I am not yet @ many individuals due to time constraints. Although I am reading all the posts. For any of you that may not yet be my "friend" on MFP, please feel free to add me. I tend to do better with the personal motivation on the status feed. This group of individuals always amazes me with their tenacity!! Keep stayin strong and rockin on!!

    07/21/2021 Tuesday JFT:

    MFP - catch up and post
    Yoga
    Gym - Elliptical only for now (getting my toddler use to the environment before staying longer)
    Clean / Organize my office
    Prep MCAT note cards for one end of chapter
    Read one chapter in one MCAT prep book

    My confidence needs a productive day so I am shooting high!!

  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,674 Member
    edited July 2021
    I'm glad some of you like my quote "You can be right or you can be happy". Maybe I should have reminders of that around my house, so I won't irritate hubby! LOL @bookmeister86 I try not to dwell on things I cannot change, otherwise I tend to anger or misery, not good.

    @Snowflake1968 Yes, hubby works weekday evenings while I work days. I don't mind (usually). I was single and lived on my own (no roommates) for 24 years before we married. I'm normally able to keep as busy, or not busy, as I want. I like my me time and I don't mind doing things by myself. Pre-pandemic, I occasionally met up with friends, but never weekly. I grew up the eldest of five kids, we were close in age, living in a not-large 3 bedroom house. It was a luxury to be alone then.

    Recap 7/20 T ~ very warm & humid for dog walk, just sucks the energy out of me, but extra sleep really helped
    1) Walked dog 3.92 mi before work :sweat_smile: happy dog & happy me
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks :mrgreen: 14/14 boom! 15.6K
    3) Net cals zero / 14c water :smiley: better than lately -86 & 13c
    4) 9:00 EHN update in Teams :) / GA-C/V review surveillance video :neutral: 4 hrs done, 3 to go / complete at least 1 F&D :neutral: researched 2, another 2 in progress / clear more emails :neutral: not worse
    5) Wash dishes :smiley: / one other ta-da :smiley: TA-DA!
    6) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / VOLTAREN / Calm app before bed / 5:40 alarm (walk dog & submit JMIO results) = 5/6 Yay!

    JFT 7/21 W which is garbage man treat day for doggo :smiley:
    1) Walked dog 4.05 mi before work & submitted screen shot for Just Move It Day at work :smiley: happy dog & happy me
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks
    3) Net cals zero / 14c water
    4) Make zucchini lemon muffins if time / 7:30 concert at St. James Park (remember bridge is again in service) / some ta-da?
    5) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / Calm app before bed / 6:45 alarm (planned rest day)

    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 ~ 4.30.21 not pretty ~ skipped 5.31.21
    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 5.11.21 in 58:04 / 100 Miles in May virtual challenge ~ 134.68 miles would've been more if I hadn't sluffed off on dog walks one week / Bellin (virtual) 10K on 6.19.21 after thunderstorm in 1:45:49 ave. pace 17:02 per mile / Titletown Wellness Shoreline Challenge: virtual distance from Gills Rock to Pleasant Prairie (232 miles) as many times as possible 6.12.21 - 11.26.21
    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: 3,674 Member
    After walking dog this morning, I got this message from MapMyWalk app. I'm going at a slower rate this year. Too many lazy or weather-related days, but also more x-training in 2021. Participating in my first IN PERSON 5K this Saturday, first time since Feb. 2020. Woohoo!

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  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,589 Member
    edited July 2021
    JFT Thursday
    1. 1 set of lifts. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Check in on MFP. Check weather. Long run.
    2. Morning: Write blog post (lamp).
    3. Scrub 2 plates. Read Jacky! Write figurative language script.
    4. Brunch: Omelet. Scrub one necklace with toothpaste.
    5. Afternoon: Choose orgs for donations? Check on plates. Read: 1 hr (Kingdom of Souls). Log reading on Goodreads. S&F script work: 1 hr.
    6. Evening: Clois. Dinner: Bibimbap? Update common room.
    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 up JFT for tomorrow.
    8. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: crunches, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth.
    9. Upcoming: Wed/Fri livestreams. Wed book group. Sat yoga. MH Monday check-in; Tough Question Tuesday; Whatever Wednesday AMA; Thankful Thursday. Indochino suit fitting - Atlanta or Nashville? Donations to thrift store. 9 Round - check on free week.

    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
    End of March: 190.4
    End of April: 188.7
    End of May: 191.2
    Today: 194.0

    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 The Prince (tr. Tim Parks, Russell Price, or Robert Adams), The Secret Adversary (Christie), Hood Feminism (Mikki Kendall), Caste (Isabel Wilkerson).
    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 – Late Oct? ObG schedule for 9/22. PCP Aug 17. Therapy July 27.
    7. Theater: ??
    8. House: Siding. Or perhaps bathroom floor. Office conversion.
    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.
    13. Lifting: 15 squats, 15 deadlifts, 10 shoulder presses, 15 arm raises, 10 pushups, 30 crunches, 15 side lifts, 15 back kicks. Horse stance for 5 breaths, tree for 10 breaths each leg.
    14. Summer: Organize photos with the family. Write Clois. Write Stuffy and Friends. Create PDFs for video lessons. Change the green room into an office.
    15. Other: Practice hair braiding with D. 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. Bit of a whoosh today. Good exercise, but not much success with the writing. Tomorrow is another day!
    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.

    @TerriRichardson112 - I got my run in yesterday, but I got a blister on my heel. So I ordered new running shoes and will be rotating my current shoes into rainy-day shoes and retiring my rainy-day shoes when my new shoes get here. I do always have a lot on my to-do list, but most of it is aspirational! XD so it just stays on there until it either becomes urgent or I have a slow day and take care of it or... I just decide it's not actually important! ;D
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,981 Member
    JFT - Tuesday July 20
    1.5 L of water - 👿
    Log all Food - 🙂
    Walk 15 minutes - 🙂

    JFT - Wednesday July 21
    1.5 L of water
    Log all Food
    Walk 15 minutes

    @bookmeister86 - I think that you deserved to go over and stay late last night. It’s been a long time!

    @ZizzyBumble - I overindulge after a heavy physical day too. It makes no sense does it.

    @TerriRichardson112 - I agree about the pandemic and family. I’m hoping to host a large party soon.

    @MLHC1 - I find that schools bring lots of challenges with children’s behaviours.

    @cschmitz110515 - I have never lived alone. I think that’s part of my problem.







  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    Managed another day in the green, weight has not shifted this morning which means I'm now into the territory of needing to lose actual weight to progress rather than just losing water weight. I'll have another one today and maybe I'll see some scale movement!

    Had a bit of a trying day, work was busy (and often frustrating) and then spent the whole weekend packing for our upcoming camping weekend and doing our online food order.

    I do seem to be so busy all the time, it is a bit exhausting. But I realised that when I sit back and look at what I'm doing, I'm often busy because of doing fun things (like camping!). And these things bring me joy. (although the camping may not end up bringing me joy - it's sweltering hot this week while I'm trying to work in my stuffy flat but the weekend is forecast to have constant pouring rain. Go figure....)

    Not everything I spend time on brings me joy though. I (think I) am giving a speech to my local political party tonight to try to get it to vote in favour of something I want it to support. It'll be the third time I have done this. The first two times it voted in favour of it but there weren't enough people in the meeting to make it 'quorate' (i.e. valid). So I'm doing it again and hopefully there will be enough people there this time. (If I can see there aren't enough people there I will withdraw it and not give it, I'm not wasting more time on it for no reason). I feel very unenthused about the whole thing and kind of wish I had never bothered in the first place. But if I do manage to get it through, I will be pretty chuffed (I think).

    @cschmitz110515 I have written my post it's for my computer screen! I went with 'focus on the good' and 'accept what I cannot control or change'

    Anyway, yesterday's goals:
    bookmeister86 wrote: »
    - Log everything I eat :)
    - Be in the green :)
    - Eat 5+ fruit & veg :)
    - Get 5,000 steps :)

    - Switch emails off when finished reading :|I didn't do this but I actually was pretty good in the afternoon. The IT issue (see below) focused my mind in the afternoon... Needed to get some stuff done!
    - Stay positive :|Mixed here. I was pretty good even when I couldn't work all morning cos of an IT problem. But in the afternoon I got pretty narked again by the behaviour of someone who has annoyed me a lot lately. Thankfully the project on which I'm working with her should finish, or wind down to a lower level, within a week or so.

    - Finish work by 5.30pm :neutral:A little later
    - Evening walk :)
    - Read a chapter of French book >:)Lacked time due to packaging for camping (which I underestimated the length of!)
    - Talk to boyfriend in French >:) Ditto
    - Write speech for tomorrow >:)Ditto
    - Get out stuff for camping trip :)
    - Do food order :)

    - In bed by 10.30 :)
    - Lights off by 11 :|I think so, but am not quite sure so possibly not. Also didn't fall asleep for ages as too hot!


    Today's goals:

    - Log everything I eat
    - Be in the green
    - 4 bottles water
    - Get 5,000 steps

    - Switch emails off when finished reading
    - Stay positive

    - Write speech for meeting
    - Check houses
    - Pay for camping
    - In bed by 10.30
    - Lights off by 11
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,156 Member
    edited July 2021
    @Janele0627 - We have all had days like that. It’s best own it, then leave it behind you and move forward. ((((Hugs)))
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,046 Member
    littleblackskirt wrote: »

    JFT Wednesday 21st July

    Log everything yes
    Stay in the green no, finished at 1407
    Back exercises the easy ones
    Only one small snack 2
    Walk no

    Was all set to be in the green after a good day. I blew it by having a little piece of cake in the evening after yet another family discussion. We came to a compromise but it still means I'll have to be committed to doing things I don't want to do, and I felt a bit deflated. I also stood at the door at 9pm and debated going for a walk versus bed...I chose bed. All those winter months when I would pile on the clothes and walk in the dark, and now I'm not going out in the summer, what's up with me?!
    (Note - I wouldn't normally have cake in the house if dieting, but the decision to restart logging and take it seriously was very spur of the moment, so have a few things left)

    JFT Thursday 22nd July

    Log everything
    Stay in the green
    Back exercises
    Only one small snack
  • Janele0627
    Janele0627 Posts: 231 Member
    Recap 07/21 (Wednesday):

    - Wake up by 7:30 X 8:00
    - Walk the dogs before work - half an hour ✓ 20 minutes, .66 miles
    - Eat breakfast ✓
    - Take my vitamins ✓
    - 10 mindful minutes ✓
    - Drink 64 oz of water ✓ 64
    - Get 10,000 steps ✓ 12,000
    - 5 flights of stairs ✓ 7
    - Exercise for 30 minutes ✓ 40 minutes of cardio & strength
    - Log EVERYTHING ✓
    - No snacking after dinner ✓ Was very tempted, but I resisted!

    JFT 07/22 (Thur):

    - Wake up by 8:30 (day off)
    - Walk the dogs - try to hit 1 mile
    - Eat breakfast
    - Take my vitamins
    - 10 mindful minutes
    - Drink 64 oz of water
    - Get 10,000 steps
    - 5 flights of stairs
    - Exercise for 30 minutes
    - Log EVERYTHING
    - Laundry
  • MLHC1
    MLHC1 Posts: 678 Member
    MLHC1 wrote: »

    07/21/2021 Tuesday JFT: <--- This should read WEDNESDAY!! Lol!!

    :) MFP - catch up and post
    :) Yoga
    :) Gym - Elliptical only for now (getting my toddler use to the environment before staying longer)
    :'( Clean / Organize my office
    :'( Prep MCAT note cards for one end of chapter
    :'( Read one chapter in one MCAT prep book

    First of all, I thought yesterday was Tuesday ALL day!! Nope, it was Wednesday so my week is totally off, LOL!! I did not complete the afternoon tasks due to a couple of reasons. First, I spent several hours attempting to negotiate naptime with my toddler. Then I received a phone call from my hubby who needed me to run an errand for him. It seemed "meant to be" because the driving around put my toddler to sleep, Lol!! Well, ya win some ya lose some.... so I am moving on.

    @Snowflake1968 I agree that schools tend to create behavior issues that may have never been an issue. I have been so wrapped up in trying to prepare for the MCAT that I was not seeing this clearly. Once I realized I was struggling to focus because I was not centered in myself I began to investigate internally. Then I recognized the school was creating negativity in our life and finally I saw clearly the issue. Funny how taking time to observe your surroundings purposely will lead you to recognize imbalance. :wink:

    @cschmitz110515 Remember, give yourself some grace. You are equipped with all the knowledge and willpower to overcome the slump you feel yourself in. It is easy to slide backward, just regain your strength!! You are amazing and have always inspired me with your consistency!! Looking forward to the 5K, in-person attendance is a super positive thing, I am very excited for you!! (Take pics!!) (Hugs my friend.) <3

    @Janele0627 Brush off the days you don't hit all the marks and move forward. Staying accountable is super important and resetting the next day will lead to success!! Keep rockin on girl!! :sunglasses:

    @HEGoddard0928 Where U Be?!?! Are you still he-wo-maning out there?! Lol!! :smiley:

    07/22/2021 THURSDAY JFT:

    MFP - post and prelog
    Yoga
    AM Errands - need more Chamomile Tea :blush: and collect mail
    Gym - Elliptical only for now (getting my toddler use to the environment before staying longer)
    Clean / Organize my office
    Prep MCAT note cards for one end of chapter
    Read one chapter in one MCAT prep book
    Prepare Kodiak Banana-Chocolate-Pecan Muffins
    Print church camp list for both preteens to begin packing

    Shooting for another ambitious day!! :star::sunglasses::star:


  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,674 Member
    @MLHC1 Thanks so much for your support and insight. Very appreciated! I may not take my phone for the 5K race as rain is predicted. As long as there's no lightning with the rain, like the last time this race was held in 2019, and it was called off just after I passed the midway point. Everyone still on the course around me still had to walk the entire route (minus around the track inside Lambeau Field ~ it's the Packers 5K, as in Green Bay Packers) and I was bummed the chip timer had been turned off. The runners had finished long before the walkers so they weren't affected. LOL

    @bookmeister86 I like the idea of messages on your computer. Unfortunately at my workplace, IT has that locked down so I can't have a setting like that.

    Recap 7/21 W which is garbage man treat day for doggo :smiley:
    1) Walked dog 4.05 mi before work & submitted screen shot for Just Move It Day at work :smiley: happy dog & happy me
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks :mrgreen: 14/14 boom! 16.1K
    3) Net cals zero / 14c water :smiley: -21 & 13c close enough!
    4) Make zucchini lemon muffins if time / 7:30 concert at St. James Park (remember bridge is again in service) :) wore jacket as a little chilly & tonight will be hot & humid ~ go figure / some ta-da? :)
    5) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / Calm app before bed / online way too late >:) 6:45 alarm (planned rest day)

    JFT 7/22 R ~ planned rest day
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / pace in office during webinar
    2) Decide on supper / remember to log beer / net cals zero / 14c water
    3) GA-C/V complete video write-ups / kiosk F&Ds / webinar 2:00 / EMAILS
    4) PM P re concert / 5:30 check-in / 6:00 GBBG concert / sort laundry (maybe hang outside F) / other ta-da?
    5) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / Voltaren / 6:00 alarm (x-train & 1 load laundry before work)

    Realized I never listed work goals for yesterday. Good thing, since I realized reviewing Surveillance video on flash drive that instead of 8-9 hours, I actually had been given different camera views and areas (as requested) for a total of 21 hours. I was able to see most of what I needed in the first few hours, then speed-view the rest. Still have write-ups to complete.

    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 ~ 4.30.21 not pretty ~ skipped 5.31.21
    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 5.11.21 in 58:04 / 100 Miles in May virtual challenge ~ 134.68 miles would've been more if I hadn't sluffed off on dog walks one week / Bellin (virtual) 10K on 6.19.21 after thunderstorm in 1:45:49 ave. pace 17:02 per mile / Titletown Wellness Shoreline Challenge: virtual distance from Gills Rock to Pleasant Prairie (232 miles) as many times as possible 6.12.21 - 11.26.21
    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
  • KevHex
    KevHex Posts: 256 Member
    Thursday July 22

    6 mile easy morning run
    35 minute indoor cycle on Zwift
    Stay in the Green
    Hit fiber & fat goals
    1.5L of water
    Log all Food
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,589 Member
    JFT Friday
    1. 1 set of lifts. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Check in on MFP. Check weather. Lifting.
    2. Morning: Write blog post (lamp). Walk at the park?
    3. Scrub 2 plates. Read Jacky! FINISH figurative language script.
    4. Brunch: Omelet. Scrub one necklace with toothpaste. Email J to ask about online courses; how much grading?
    5. Afternoon: Choose orgs for donations? Check on plates. Read: 1 hr (Kingdom of Souls). Log reading on Goodreads. S&F script work: 1 hr.
    6. Evening: Clois. Dinner: Bibimbap? Update common room. Livestream!
    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 up JFT for tomorrow.
    8. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: crunches, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth.
    9. Upcoming: Wed/Fri livestreams. Wed book group. Sat yoga. MH Monday check-in; Tough Question Tuesday; Whatever Wednesday AMA; Thankful Thursday. Indochino suit fitting - Atlanta or Nashville? Donations to thrift store. 9 Round - check on free week.

    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
    End of March: 190.4
    End of April: 188.7
    End of May: 191.2
    Today: 193.6

    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 The Prince (tr. Tim Parks, Russell Price, or Robert Adams), The Secret Adversary (Christie), Hood Feminism (Mikki Kendall), Caste (Isabel Wilkerson).
    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 – Late Oct? ObG schedule for 9/22. PCP Aug 17. Therapy July 27.
    7. Theater: ??
    8. House: Siding. Or perhaps bathroom floor. Office conversion.
    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.
    13. Lifting: 15 squats, 15 deadlifts, 10 shoulder presses, 15 arm raises, 10 pushups, 30 crunches, 15 side lifts, 15 back kicks. Horse stance for 5 breaths, tree for 10 breaths each leg.
    14. Summer: Organize photos with the family. Write Clois. Write Stuffy and Friends. Create PDFs for video lessons. Change the green room into an office.
    15. Other: Practice hair braiding with D. 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. Today's long run was longer than a short run last year - but more significantly, at a better pace. That feels pretty good.
    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.

    My new running shoes are already here! Wheee! :D
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    Weight down a little this morning which is nice to see.

    Off for a camping weekend tonight which will probably push it back up a bit again. I'll be careful though so as to limit the damage.

    For today, I'm not going to worry about coming in within green or maintenance (mainly as I'm pretty sure what I have planned will go slightly over). But I will track everything for awareness and try not to go too overboard. And tomorrow I will aim to come in within maintenance (planning to go for a nice long walk which will burn lots of calories).


    Yesterday's goals:
    bookmeister86 wrote: »
    - Log everything I eat :)
    - Be in the green :)
    - 4 bottles water :)
    - Get 5,000 steps :'(Was busy so didn't get time for all of them

    - Switch emails off when finished reading :|Maybe? I can't remember. I will put a reminder on my computer to aid memory
    - Stay positive :)

    - Write speech for meeting :)
    - Check houses >:)Lacked time, will look today
    - Pay for camping :)
    - In bed by 10.30 :)
    - Lights off by 11 :)
    -



    So today's goals are simple:

    - Log everything I eat
    - 4 bottles water
    - Make decision on viewing extra house
    - Get 5,000 steps
    - Switch emails off when finished reading
    - Stay positive


    Happy Friday everyone!
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,046 Member
    littleblackskirt wrote: »
    JFT Thursday 22nd July

    Log everything yes
    Stay in the green no 218 over
    Back exercises yes
    Only one small snack 2

    Decided to go for a walk last night and was surprised how difficult I found it. Everything below the waist was hurting and my foot pain is back with a vengeance. I need to fix this, walking was always my main exercise.

    JFT Friday 23rd July

    Log everything
    Stay in the green
    Back exercises
    Only one small snack

    Don't expect to walk today as I need to be fit enough for Saturday.

  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    ZizzyBumble wrote: »
    Wednesday 21

    Log 👿
    Stay in the green 😡
    5 fruit and veg 😊
    Water 😊

    Get sitting room ready for photograph ❌
    Make bed in 4th bedroom ✅
    Tidy our bedroom and en-suite (remove/hide) clutter ✅
    Remove/hide clutter in the kitchen ✅

    It’s Friday already - the week/month have flown by!
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Friday 23 July

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

    Mow lawns
    Clean kitchen
    Balcony windows
    Garden centre
    Dentist
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,479 Member
    Date night last night but I kept things in check. Ate half my burger and half my fries. Only had 2 light beers. I call that a win especially compared to last week, ughhh. Trivia starts at 7:00, so we were home by 9:30. I went to sleep by 10:00, but I'm still dragging this morning. Can't believe it's Friday, but I sure am glad it is. Daughter was supposed to have a swim meet tomorrow, but her shoulder is injured. I wish she weren't hurt, but man I'm glad I don't have to attend the meet. It's a big meet and it's indoors. Always too crowded and too humid. Hopefully that means I can go to the farmers market in the morning and then for a bike ride.

    JFT Friday!
    - work by 8:00 :smiley: Damn forgot to take my meds this morning no wonder I'm dragging...
    - Meeting at 8:00 :smiley:
    - Breakfast by 10:00 :smiley:
    - More meetings
    - Left over bread sticks for lunch
    - Maybe take half a day today and go home to take meds
    - No alcohol
    - Log food
    - Bed by 11:30

    Have a happy day y'all!

  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,674 Member
    edited July 2021
    Recap 7/22 R ~ planned rest day
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / pace in office during webinar :neutral: 12/14 & 7.8K
    2) Decide on supper / remember to log beer / net cals zero / 14c water :p Preordered box dinner for outdoor concert & I ate it all, including dessert bar. Logged best guesses. Net cals 2X daily goal. Oops. Would've been worse but my pint of beer tipped on the grass and most of it spilled. Sad me. 13c water
    3) GA-C/V complete video write-ups / kiosk F&Ds / webinar 2:00 / EMAILS = 4/4
    4) PM P re concert / 5:30 check-in / 6:00 GBBG concert / sort laundry (maybe hang outside F) / other ta-da? :smiley: Musicians were excellent & band was lot of fun. Sat w/ old friend from high school & her hubby (they live in nearby town) & had great time catching up.
    5) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / Voltaren / 6:00 alarm (x-train & 1 load laundry before work) >:) just wow...

    JFT 7/23 F ~ heat & humidity return = ICK
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks
    2) Prelog / net cals zero / 14c water *HYDRATE especially today for 5K race in hot, humid conditions tomorrow a.m.
    3) Submit mileage log / GA-C/V complete kiosk testing & F&Ds / 12:00 Facebook Live / update Project Status s/s / submit PAR, PRO, KRO s/s / submit PTO request for next week
    4) 4:30 pick up race packet
    5) Evening: x-train / prep clothes & bib, key, farmers market cash / check DVR / at least one ta-da
    6) UNPLUG 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / Voltaren / Calm app before bed / figure out alarm time (race starts 8 a.m.)

    Couldn't drag myself out of bed to x-train before work. Guess I needed the sleep b/c I feel better for it. Hoping tomorrow a.m. the storms forecast overnight are passed so we can race.

    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 ~ 4.30.21 not pretty ~ skipped 5.31.21
    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 5.11.21 in 58:04 / 100 Miles in May virtual challenge ~ 134.68 miles would've been more if I hadn't sluffed off on dog walks one week / Bellin (virtual) 10K on 6.19.21 after thunderstorm in 1:45:49 ave. pace 17:02 per mile / Titletown Wellness Shoreline Challenge: virtual distance from Gills Rock to Pleasant Prairie (232 miles) as many times as possible 6.12.21 - 11.26.21 / Packers 5K IN PERSON 7.24.21
    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
  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
    Oi! Just oi! I spent the last 3 days fighting with pharmacies and doctors offices. It was a total nightmare! And one of the most frustrating things I've had to deal with in awhile.

    Oh! And the check engine light came on in the car and it started running really rough when I was on my way home from work on Wednesday. It was just a computer glitch and Matt was able to drive it home. We had it checked out by our car guy. Thank you Lord for it being nothing! Lol

    I had intended to go into work for a few hours yesterday morning even though it was my day off. But I just couldn't. I didn't realized until Wednesday that I would be working 14 days straight. With no actual day off and getting up at 4:15 every morning. So I reniged and took the full day off.

    Matt had a doc appt that went well. The doc said his lungs sounded clear but he wants Matt to get chest xrays and have a sleep apnea test. I think the test is kind of pointless but Matt wants it done. So I said, sure. Between the two of those it should eat up our deductible so the insurance will actually kick in.

    Okay, onto some goals!

    JFT, 7/23/21
    - Up by 4:20✅ 4:15
    - Work 5-1 ✅ Currently on break but I'll obviously stay until my shift is over barring any major catastrophes.
    - Meeting 7-8 ✅
    - DISHES
    - Update JFT✅
    - finish laundry
    - create shopping list
    - start outlining book
    - read 1 chapter of dragon book
    - ask off for Sept dates
    - Pay car payment✅
    - Take out rent money
    - TA DA list
    - night routine
    - Bed by 9
  • MLHC1
    MLHC1 Posts: 678 Member
    MLHC1 wrote: »

    07/22/2021 THURSDAY JFT:

    ✅ MFP - post and prelog
    ✅ Yoga
    ✅ AM Errands - need more Chamomile Tea :blush: and collect mail
    ✅ Gym - Elliptical only for now (getting my toddler use to the environment before staying longer)
    ✅ Clean / Organize my office
    ⚠️ Prep MCAT note cards for one end of chapter➡️ Made it half way through before being interrupted.
    ⚠️ Read one chapter in one MCAT prep book ➡️ Made it half way through before having to stop and prepare dinner.
    ✅ Prepare Kodiak Banana-Chocolate-Pecan Muffins
    ✅ Print church camp list for both preteens to begin packing

    Fairly successful yesterday. 1/2 way thru is better than zero. 😅

    07/23/2021 FriYAY JFT:

    MFP - post and prelog
    Yoga
    Elliptical (not sure whether it'll be at the gym or home or at all, today has some variables)
    Finish EOC Note Card Prep
    Finish Reading Chapter in MCAT prep book


    My hubby is back home and preparing to leave town for work again, so there will be some variable prepping on my side. We'll see how the day goes, I'll have to remain flexible in my schedule.

    Have a blessed day my friends!! 🌷🤗🌷
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,046 Member
    littleblackskirt wrote: »
    JFT Friday 23rd July

    Log everything yes, everything
    Stay in the green 171 over
    Back exercises yes
    Only one small snack yes

    Signing off on Friday as I won't have time tomorrow. In the red again ugh, however at least I've been well below maintenance all week. Won't be logging tomorrow, have a good weekend everyone.

  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,589 Member
    JFT Saturday
    1. 1 set of lifts. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Check in on MFP. Check weather. Early short run (2 mi). Try out the new figure-8 loop.
    2. Morning: Write blog post (lamp). Yoga at library. Call to check about 9R NEXT WEEK (Start Sunday).
    3. Scrub 2 plates. Read Jacky! Groceries.
    4. Brunch: Omelet. Scrub one necklace with toothpaste. Email J to ask about online courses; how much grading?
    5. Afternoon: Choose orgs for donations? Check on plates. Read: 1 hr (Kingdom of Souls). Log reading on Goodreads. S&F script work: 1 hr.
    6. Evening: Clois. Dinner: Bibimbap? Update common room. Shoot figurative language script?
    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 up JFT for tomorrow.
    8. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: crunches, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth.
    9. Upcoming: Wed/Fri livestreams. Wed book group. Sat yoga. MH Monday check-in; Tough Question Tuesday; Whatever Wednesday AMA; Thankful Thursday. Indochino suit fitting - Atlanta or Nashville? Donations to thrift store. 9 Round - check on free week. Patreon chat, Trek podcast Sunday. Recycling Sunday?

    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
    End of March: 190.4
    End of April: 188.7
    End of May: 191.2
    End of June: 191.4
    Today: 194.6

    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 The Prince (tr. Tim Parks, Russell Price, or Robert Adams), The Secret Adversary (Christie), Hood Feminism (Mikki Kendall), Caste (Isabel Wilkerson).
    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 – Late Oct? ObG schedule for 9/22. PCP Aug 17. Therapy July 27.
    7. Theater: ??
    8. House: Siding. Or perhaps bathroom floor. Office conversion.
    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.
    13. Lifting: 15 squats, 15 deadlifts, 10 shoulder presses, 15 arm raises, 10 pushups, 30 crunches, 15 side lifts, 15 back kicks. Horse stance for 5 breaths, tree for 10 breaths each leg.
    14. Summer: Organize photos with the family. Write Clois. Write Stuffy and Friends. Create PDFs for video lessons. Change the green room into an office.
    15. Other: Practice hair braiding with D. 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. Short run tomorrow, and I get to wear my new shoes!
    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.

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