JUST FOR TODAY -- Daily Commitment Thread for 2021

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  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    ZizzyBumble wrote: »
    Tuesday 4 May

    Hi,

    I’ve been checking in but I’ve been lazy about posting goals even though I have been sticking to my normal ones. I guess I was finding it boring to be posting the same thing each day (probably even more boring for you!) but following those goals each day does benefit my health. I will try to return to daily posting and try to include something else for a bit of variety

    Log 😊
    Stay in the green 😊
    5 fruit and veg 👿 Need to go shopping!
    Water 👿
    Fitbit exercise goals 😊
    Weigh 😊 trend ↔️ I’m managing to stay below my goal weight and have been enjoying some indulgences.

    It’s Tuesday so it’s fish day (mobile fish van calls). I think I will get sea trout and make a Dahl to go with it as I don’t have much in the way of veg and the local fruit and veg shop is shut today.

  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Wednesday 5 May

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

    I’m debating my next knitting project - it’s my birthday next week and I haven’t thought of anything for my husband to buy me so I’m thinking about some wool. I have a pattern in mind and the yarn is expensive! I’d really like to be able to go to the shops to see the colours for real but that’s not going to happen 😡

  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Hope_bay74 wrote: »
    SW: 194
    Day/Weight/Comment

    Goal for Week: Elliptical- Complete full circuit of Dunvegan Castle

    Hi,

    I’ve visited the Castle and I’m curious to know about your elliptical circuit!
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Hey everyone,
    Not really been posting goals much again and barely even noticed!

    I get it, about posting the same goals everyday. Mine are basically the same too but that's because they're the most important goals to me, or take more priority. And the point is, if I don't achieve these same goals every day then I won't be where I want to be in the future.

    Im not posting them today, feel sick as anything today.

    Have a good day everyone though!

    Hope you feel better soon
  • jeschepp
    jeschepp Posts: 307 Member
    I have really fallen off the wagon with many of my habits the last two weeks. Trying not to beat myself up but it’s hard not to feel bad about it. Starting small to get back on track.

    Just For Today:
    80 oz. water.
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,470 Member
    edited May 2021
    Recap 5/4 T
    1) X-trained before work :smiley: happy me
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks :) 13/14 & 8.5K
    3) Net cals zero / 14c water :neutral: -228 & 15c
    4) 9:00 dentist :) / need progress on GA-IT (due in five weeks) :)
    5) Schwan's delivery / wash dishes / declutter 15 min. / other chore? yes = 3/4
    6) UNPLUG 9:00 / FLOSS :D dentist's office / retainers / Voltaren / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work) = 4/5

    JFT 5/5 W
    1) Walked dog 3.74 mi before work B) happy dog & happy me
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks
    3) Net cals zero / 14c water
    4) GA-IT / webinar 10:00 - 12:00 (pace) / keep on keeping up w/ emails / leave 5 min. early
    5) 5:00 hair appt. / dentist review per request / balance bank accts / prep carrots & celery & water bottles / prep bday card for youngest brother / declutter 15 min. / 1-2 chores
    6) UNPLUG 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work)

    Yesterday I ate as planned except snacked on walnuts while waiting for supper to cook. Later I felt stuffed, uncomfortably so, a feeling I haven't had in a long while. Made me recognize that I'm eating for more than just hunger and taste lately, and I didn't like it. I'm hoping this kickstarts me back to eating less. I really want to stop my recent weight trend of upwards.

    This morning there was frost in some spots but sunny and no wind = good early walk with dog. Saw numerous bunnies, heard geese and songbirds starting their day, saw crane in flight. Nice way to start my 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
    5) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x) ~ mostly walking but include weights/circuit & other x-training
    6) Participate in race or challenge events even if virtual ~ started MapMyWalk You Vs. Year 1021K on Jan. 1 / virtual 50 Mile Frenzy 11.27.20 - 1.15.21 (replaced Frenzy on the Fox for Jan. 2021) 50.37 miles 12.17.20 and completed 97.44 miles total / Tour de Northeast WI virtual challenge: cover distance from Oshkosh to Gills Rock (139 miles) 1.1.21 - 3.31.21 ~ completed distance on 3.21.21 / 30/45 Build to Bellin virtual challenge 30 min. activity for total of 1,350 min. in 45 days 3.1.21 - 4.15.21 = 146 out of 339 in 34:00:42 / Hope 2021 Face Mask virtual 5K (benefits No Kid Hungry) anytime
    7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together ~ excellent goal last year that should be repeated
    8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states) ~ had this goal in 2020 and how ironic
    9) Declutter bedroom, home office and basement ~ made good progress in 2020 & want to keep it up
    Word for 2021: Gratitude ~ be mindful of & appreciate my many blessings
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,568 Member
    JFT Thursday
    1. 1 set of lifts. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Post class plan right away on screen AND on site. AM run.
    2. Pit Crew: None today.
    3. Classes: Fiction intro. Read half "Initiation" and make predictions. Make-up or bonus work.
    4. Planning: Stretch. Update website. Grade projects.
    5. Lunch: Leftovers.
    6. Afternoon: Graaaaade! 1 hour Clois. Walk at park. Check in on MFP. Rehearsal.
    7. Evening: S&F 4. Dinner: Bibimbap? 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 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
    Today: 193.5

    Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut
    1. Purchases: Look for an "ugly Christmas sweater" and a long-haired doll at thrift stores. Practice French braiding. Go to used bookstore and look for On Writing (Stephen King), The Prince (tr. Tim Parks, Russell Price, or Robert Adams), The Secret Adversary (Christie), Hood Feminism (Mikki Kendall), 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 – 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. Only a mile this morning. Gonna go for a walk this afternoon/evening.
    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.
  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 960 Member
    Hi everyone! Sorry for ghosting. It's the end of the semester and I'm swamped with work and exhausted by the end of the day. Unfortunately, I haven't been doing much in the way of exercise or watching what I eat. I'm hoping to get back on track next week.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,036 Member

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    2021
    🔹Word - Balance
    🔹I am in tune with my dreams
    🔹I know what is right for me
    🔹I will pursue my dreams and greatest passion
    2021
    Life Affirmations
    🔹I live in congruence with my authentic self
    🔹I am mindful
    🔹I am creative every day
    🔹I foster positivity
    🔹I am compassionate
    Keep your chin up!
    Turning up is the ultimate success!
    • Name: Terri
    • Age: 75🔹 Height: 5'2"
    • SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
    • Joined MFP: Jan 2015
    • 1st Goal: 190 (✔️Sept 2015)
    • 01 Aug 2019: 170.1
    • 31 Dec 2020: 145.6
    [*] 1 Jan 2021: 147.2
    [*] 8 Jan: 144.2 (lowest in many years)
    [*] 15 Jan: 145.2
    [*] 22 Jan: 144.9
    [*] 14 Feb: 144.0
    [*] 11 Apr: 142.2
    [*] 1 May: 142.6

    UGW: 142 < x > 148✅
    • 27 Mar: 144.4
    • 8 April: 143.2
    • 11 April: 142.2 😍
    • Total weight loss: 84.8 ⏫
    Daily Goals:
    Sat: ✅ Sun: ✅ Mon: ✅ Tue: ✅ Wed:✅ Thu: Fri:
    1. Weight 142 < x > 148: ✅ 5/7
    2. Reduce Fat%: ✅ 28.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2 23.4 [/s] 23.1 —>22.6 ⏬
    3. Increase Muscle%: ✅ 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7: 30.9: 31.3 ⏫
    4. Calories in the green ✅ 5/7
    5. Steps > 7500 ✅ 5/7
    6. Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily✅ 5/7
    7. Active hours > 6 daily ✅ 5/7


    🌷Positive intentions for Thu 7 May:
    • Meditation 🪅
    • Weigh/post weight 🪅
    • Working on 5 year review
    • Outdoor walk
    • Laundry - sort and store 🪅
    • Sorting summer wardrobe
    • Daily Chores
    • Puzzles: 🪅 Watch TV: 🪅
    • Travel Books: download new book
    • Keep up to date with email 🪅
    • Daily goals update 🪅

    Feb/March/April/May DAILY RED CUP CHALLENGE (8 x 8oz water)
    Feb: 5/5
    Mar: 31/31
    Apr: 30/30
    💧💧💧💧💧

    NLNS
    (7 March —->) 24/25
    April: 30/30
    May: LNS: 0 ~|~ ME: 5

    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!



    Terri 🦄


  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,036 Member
    I agree with Joan ( @mytime6630
    JFT is what keeps me going. If I didn’t post regular goals, I know I would just drift back to my old habits. The accountability is a crucial part of my new lifestyle routines.

    Sometimes I don’t have much time to comment, but reading the posts is encouraging.
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,470 Member
    edited May 2021
    Recap 5/5 W
    1) Walked dog 3.74 mi before work B) happy dog & happy me
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks :mrgreen: 14/14 boom! 16.7K
    3) Net cals zero / 14c water :( thought I was ok, then realized I forgot to log everything -408, high sodium :) 13c water
    4) GA-IT / webinar 10:00 - 12:00 (pace) / keep on keeping up w/ emails / leave 5 min. early = 4/4
    5) 5:00 hair appt. / dentist review per request I screwed up tech & lost :p / balance bank accts / prep carrots & celery & water bottles / prep bday card for youngest brother / declutter 15 min. / 1-2 chores = 6/7
    6) UNPLUG 9:00 :D barely / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work) canceled due to rain = 3/5

    JFT 5/6 R ~ rest day
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks
    2) Not sure of supper / net cals zero / 14c water
    3) GA-IT / webinar 2:00 (pace) / leave 3:40
    4) 4:00 derm appt. / check out outdoor market / mail youngest brother's bday card / decide on gifts for Mother's Day / prep overnight oats & water bottles / other chore?
    5) UNPLUG 9:00 / FLOSS / retainers / Voltaren / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work)

    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
    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 / 100 Miles in May virtual challenge / Bellin 10K
    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
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,725 Member
    JFT - Wednesday May 5
    1.5L of water - :/
    Log all Food - :)
    Walk 15 Minutes - :/

    JFT - Thursday May 6
    1.5L of water
    Log all Food
    Walk 15 Minutes

    I purposely came to work early so I could take time to post and yet here I am 40 minutes later when I get to do it. Work is just so busy! Another month and it should start settling a bit.

    My hip was hurting so bad last night that I didn't get any walking done. I iced it and did my exercises though, so hopefully I can do something tonight. I'm so frustrated by this whole process of healing. I want to do what I need to around the house, it hasn't had a thorough cleaning since the Fall.

    Off to work, people are calling.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,186 Member
    mytime6630 wrote: »

    JFT, Wed
    1. log all food :/
    2. mindful eating .. especially in evening. I am meeting a good friend for dinner .. have not seen her in person since the pandemic started, so I am excited. We are going to a mexican restaurant .. but I plan to eat light all day. :)
    3. concentrate on water :)
    4. start new quilt :/

    Went to dinner with my friend Mary who I have not seen in person in over a year! We were planning on a mexican restaurant .. but forgot it was Cinco de Mayo .. so we went to another place.. less crowded. Had a wonderful spinach salad and margarita!

    @snowflake68 - I sympathize with you with the back pain. I have had a terrible backache the past week. I know mine is because of too much back-bending work .. staining the coffee table, yard work etc., but it is so frustrating. I am OK if I am standing .. its the sitting and laying down that is the worse. Last nite I took a Aleve to see if that helps. Doing better today .. got in a good walk.

    Plans for today, Thursd, 5/6
    1. log all food --- I am getting terrible at doing this again. Trying to prelog and stick with it
    2. concentrate on water
    3. its raining now .. but if it dries, work in yard; mow grass; plant more of my seedlings
    4. clean house
    5. laundry
    6. work on pc boards some


  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,186 Member
    cschmitz110515 wrote: »
    Yesterday I ate as planned except snacked on walnuts while waiting for supper to cook. Later I felt stuffed, uncomfortably so, a feeling I haven't had in a long while. Made me recognize that I'm eating for more than just hunger and taste lately, and I didn't like it. I'm hoping this kickstarts me back to eating less. I really want to stop my recent weight trend of upwards.

    This has been me also lately .. I snack on "healthy stuff", like walnuts, fruit, but end up feeling stuffed. I hate that feeling .... it is a reminder to me that I am eating too much. Its funny how much better we feel when we eat healthy and a resonable amount of food .. I need to also remind myself this all the time.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,186 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »

    My hip was hurting so bad last night that I didn't get any walking done. I iced it and did my exercises though, so hopefully I can do something tonight. I'm so frustrated by this whole process of healing. I want to do what I need to around the house, it hasn't had a thorough cleaning since the Fall.

    Off to work, people are calling.

    Hope you are feeling better with the hip pain. Hubby has been having back issues for a long time .. and he is going to start physical therapy. I am anxious to hear what kind of exercises they have him doing since I am currently having back pain. Nothing worse .. you take good care of yourself!
    Minimal amount of house cleaning is OK ... these things can wait. You taking care of yourself is more important.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,186 Member
    beachwalker99 wrote: »
    Hi everyone! Sorry for ghosting. It's the end of the semester and I'm swamped with work and exhausted by the end of the day. Unfortunately, I haven't been doing much in the way of exercise or watching what I eat. I'm hoping to get back on track next week.

    good to see you back!
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    ZizzyBumble wrote: »
    Wednesday 5 May

    Log👿 no but I will catch up!
    Stay in the green 👿 my choice to have a whisky and chocolate as I was feeling low
    5 fruit and veg 👿 still need to go shopping
    Water 👿 can’t think of an excuse!
    Fitbit exercise goals
    Weigh 😊 trend ↔️ 😊

    I’m debating my next knitting project - it’s my birthday next week and I haven’t thought of anything for my husband to buy me so I’m thinking about some wool. I have a pattern in mind and the yarn is expensive! I’d really like to be able to go to the shops to see the colours for real but that’s not going to happen 😡

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