JUST FOR TODAY -- Daily Commitment Thread for 2021

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  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,628 Member
    Recap W 9/8 ~ afternoon off from work
    1) Walked dog 3.85 mi before work, saw two cranes low in flight on their journey south :smiley: happy dog & happy me
    2) Net cals zero / 14c water :smiley: best I've done in long time green 193. :neutral: 11c water
    3) PA-E&T testing (only two criteria left besides extension) / keep up w/ emails = 2/2
    4) 2:00 vet for Kitty's annual check-up :p as usual, an ordeal getting her into carrier, this time hubby was the bad guy & only 2 min. late to appt. / something on ta-da list :smiley: / figure out supper :) leftovers & I portioned to stay within cals / evening with hubby <3
    5) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / Calm app before bed / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work) = 3/6

    JFT R 9/9 ~ Hubby off work & heading up north for the day
    1) Walked dog 4.17 mi before work, saw low-flying geese directly overhead & heard cranes :smiley: happy dog & happy me
    2) Net cals zero / 14c water
    3) Submit leave request for tomorrow / update Project Status s/s / submit PAR, PRO, KRO s/s / complete PA-E&T testing (only SOPs left) / email J.S. for missing doc & explanation of Self-Gov / 12:00 Facebook Live / keep up w/ emails / OOO message
    4) Wash towels / make overnight oats / wash dishes / hubby time
    5) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / Voltaren / Calm app / 7:15 alarm (walk dog on day off)

    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 & 6.30.21 ~ 7.31.21 accountable ~ 9.1.21 horrible after vacation but recorded
    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 48:36 ave. pace 15:39
    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
  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 999 Member
    Yesterday was my first day back in the classroom since March 2020. Despite the uncertainty going into this semester, my first day of classes went smoothly. All my students showed up wearing masks (our college has a mask mandate), and I found I didn't need a voice amplifier after all. The students, as usual, are great :)

    After a week on my new meds, I'm feeling a lot better. HR and BP are under control, and most of the side effects have subsided. I've been ramping up my activity level, although I'm going to wait to see the cardiologist again before I try any higher intensity exercise. I'm back to logging regularly and paying more attention to what I eat and drink. It's really not that much of a hassle - I'd just gotten lazy and, perhaps, a bit defiant as a result of living with the pandemic.

    Only tutoring today, so I should be able to get some work done. Hope you all have a good day!

    Wednesday, 9/8
    • Log everything - :)
    • Stay in the green on calories and sodium - :)
    • Water - :)
    • Groceries - :)
    • Pool diver - :) - He patched a small hole in the liner, so we'll see if that fixes the problem.
    • Set up Writing center orientation? - :( - Stopped in, but no consultants were in. I'll try again on Friday.
    • Start evaluating diagnostic essays - :( - Just not feeling it.

    JFT Thursday 9/9
    • Log everything
    • Stay in the green on calories and sodium
    • Water
    • Evaluate diagnostic essays
    • Read some posts and catch up with JFT friends
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,274 Member
    Realizing I need to not only plan dinner .. but probably plan my evening snacks. I do great all day long... even for dinner. Its the time from 7-11that I struggle with what I eat!

    So goals today, thurs, 9/9
    1. log all food
    2. PLAN : dinner will be tuna and noodles, corn bread. Evening snacks: apple with some peanutbutter on .. and that is all
    3. concentrate on water

  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,128 Member
    Love all your posts and wishing you the best with your goals! Hard to write too much with just my phone.

    Hour commitment - just finished my coffee stuff and not sure when or what lunch will be. Going to give stomach a bit of a break before lunch though! Still need metamusal dose before we leave for the day.
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,128 Member
    Hour commitment - early crappy lunch, but now I won’t eat again until supper with DH. Calories not bad for lunch, but not that healthy. Grab and go… off for day of hiking!
  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
    HEGoddard0928 wrote: »
    HEGoddard0928 wrote: »
    It's been a few days. Just been busy and such. Lol.

    But I'm back!

    JFT, 9/6/21

    -up by 4:20✅
    - take AM meds✅/🛑I forgot the new one bc it's on my kitchen table instead of the bathroom sink.
    - make it to work early✅Technically. I ended up dozing in the car in the parking lot. Lol. I've been so so so tired recently.
    - update JFT✅
    - Pick up the damn car registration!!!!🛑
    - do the dishes✅✅✅✅✅
    - look at Plottr for 4 Act Structure😂So I logged ontp the program for the first time since a new update on 8/31. Well it turns out they added a template for a cozy mystery...so all of the 4 act structure research I did was pretty pointless. But I spent like an hour going through the template reading and filling in different main plot points. So I'm finally making so progress!
    - NO NAP!!!!😑Kind of? I cuddled with Matt for a while and I think I was in and out of a doze.
    - cook dinner🛑
    - shower🛑
    - take 4 pm med!✅
    - teeth/pm meds✅
    - lists🛑
    - bed by 8:30✅

    I see many faces that have come back! That makes me so happy! I have to go back through and read/update you wonderful ladies when I get home from work bc my break is pretty much over.😩

    JFT 9/7/21
    - up by 520✅😂someone changed the schedule at work and didn't tell me. So I was 45 minutes late. Thankfully my manager called me and was like wtf? Lol

    - work 5-1🛑was 45 minutes late
    - update JFT✅
    - PICK UP THE DAMN REGISTRATION✅
    - take a shower!!!🛑
    - cook *kitten* dinner✅
    - 4pm meds✅
    - take out the bathroom/kitchen trash✅
    - work on cozy template✅
    - go through cozy notes✅
    - gather all the dirty clothes throughout the house✅
    - teeth/meds✅
    - bed by 11(day off tomorrow!)✅

    Missed a day and it's pretty late in the afternoon. Lol. Oh well. Here we go.

    JFT, 9/9/21
    - up by 8 am✅
    - mindful coffee✅My therapist wants me to start practicing mindfulness and I've had a really hard time keeping it consistent. But the last few days I've tried mindful eating. Which is paying close attention to what your eating and using the five sense to really check in. It's been pretty interesting. And it's something I know I can do consistently bc I already eat a lot on my own(breakfast/break) so it should be easy to keep up with this.
    - update JFT✅
    - call Dr's about appts✅
    - 1 instacart batch✅But had a bit of a headache at one point. But got it done in less then an hour. So I made $25ish in one hour. Lol.
    - clean off kitchen table✅
    - clean toilet/wipe down bathroom counters
    - 6 PM med
    - finish laundry
    - cook dinner
    - PM meds/teeth
    - lists
    - bed by 8:30
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    @PackerFanInGB I'm so happy you're back! I missed you! Isn't my Jeep purdy? Lol. I absolutely ADORE it. Lol. Getting mine actually convinced my parents to get their own when they totaled their original one. Lol. And yes! I'm still writing! I'm in an outlining stage of a new project. It's the first book of a Paranormal Cozy Mystery series! I'm just about done with the main plot points. After that it's all about adding more scenes to flush out the story and creating sub plots and things. I'm really really excited! I think I'm going to use this as a NaNoWriMo project! I'm really excited!

    @MLHC1 I hope you're recovering well! Take some time and see if you can enlist your little ones and the hubs to help you out! Lol.

    @mytime6630 I'm so happy to see you back! You should post pictures of your flowerbeds when they're finished! I really want to see everything you're telling us about!

    @Bex953172 *hugssss* It's soooo good to see you! I've really missed you. How are the babies doing? I'm glad your neck is loosening up! I hope it fixes itself completely soon! I laughed about prioritizing sleep over cleanliness! I do that all the time! Even if it means having to get up 15 minutes before work to grab a quick one! Lol.

    @clicketykeys Boy do I understand the desire to write but just not doing it. Lol. That's me A LOT. Lol. And with all you do in a day! It's no wonder. Try to just write 15 words. It doesn't even have to be in an official document or anything. A note card works. Lol. I keep a bunch with me in my bag so whenever I go anywhere I can quick jot some down. I've also heard of some people who write entire stories on their phone while their waiting in line at the store or in a waiting room. Things like that. You could definitely give that a try! I hope those help!

    Have a great day everyone!
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,575 Member
    JFT Friday
    1. Tea! Check in on MFP. 1m run. Calisthenics.
    2. Morning: Check email. Send greetings. Pack lunch.
    3. Test Prep Class: Clois! Input grades.
    4. Pit Crew: Read NSPOS. Reply to emails. Grade late work.
    5. Online Facilitation: Enter students into program; contact via email. Read Quicksand.
    6. English Class: Enter current work. Finish and submit Week 5 plans.
    7. Planning: Lesson journaling - what worked? what didn't? what next? Phone calls!
    8. Evening: Respond to Twitter & FB groups. Dinner: Steak? 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. Update JFT. Fold laundry.
    9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: crunches, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Read: 1 hr (NSPOS) while playing sleepy music. Write video description.
    10. 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. S&F script work. Clois. SATURDAY VOLUNTEERING AT DOWNTOWN LIBRARY STARTING AT NOON!!!

    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
    End of July: 190.2
    Today: 195.6

    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: Read play for discussion August 3.
    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.
    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 blog posts for video lessons.
    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. Please, no nightmares.
    Reminder: Last year's WFTY was progress, and I am ... actually, I was going to say content, but it's more than that. I'm proud of myself, and I'm pleased with the progress that I made. Even without the challenges throughout the year, I accomplished things that I should be proud of; and given those challenges, I'm even happier about what I was able to do.

    @HEGoddard0928 - It's more that... like I can write THIS stuff. But I have a fanfic I'm working on and it's just... I can sit down and add words to the document but they're nothing words. And that is almost worse than seeing the page stay empty. *sigh*
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,128 Member
    Hour commitment - sure getting tired of eating out, but had Denny’s salmon with broccoli..pretty healthy at that. Now I won’t eat again until tomorrow.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,939 Member
    I missed posting goals last night. It’s probably going to be a slacking one. I am on a 4 day weekend and it’s my Grandson’s and my hippie birthday party!
    I have been making decorations all day and will continue tomorrow!

    I can’t wait!

    I am still going to aim for the walking, logging and water. But will check in Sunday evening to say how it all went!

  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    Hi All! Not sure how long I have been gone (2.7K messages), just popping it to say that I am still alive and hoping to get back on track in the near future.

    I started a job rotation in a management position in January, which has been GREAT for my career, but it means rare breaks, short lunches and long hours, so my 15-minute workouts went by the wayside. In March, my incredibly healthy father was diagnosed with late-stage pancreatic cancer metastasized to the liver. NOT good news. I was lucky to be able to do quite a bit of telecommuting from my parents' home early on. He is seeing one of the best doctors in the country for his condition and is responding well so far, so that has settled down a bit for now.

    COVID is very bad again here in Oregon, so it is still too dangerous for the gym or the pool and I am back to having to order my food, as going into stores is too much of a risk. Still, I could get back to walking or doing home workouts. I need to start setting tiny goals again, just to deal with stress if nothing else.

    Hope you all are well!
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,964 Member
    edited September 2021
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    🍄🍁🍂 SEPTEMBER 🍂🍁🍄
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    Yesterday I bought a large shelving unit for our Hobbies Room. It a perfect size for my 12 in wide containers. I spent the late afternoon and some of the evening clearing everything out from where we are going to put the unit, and am working on finishing that job today. After that it will be a massive Declutter of all the stuff I removed, and replacing what I am keeping. I will donate/recycle/bin as necessary anything that does not spark joy. Hobbies should spark joy, Right? Arts/crafts are one of my lifelong passions so this is a first serious Declutter runthrough of the materials I have gathered up over five and a half decades. I need to learn to implement the 'one in/one out' rule!

    @mytime6630 <> I find that it helps me to log everything I'm going to eat either the night before or in the morning. It removes any uncertainty about what I'm going to eat. I do adjust amounts during the day to reflect what I'm actually putting on the plate, And I also allow myself to change my mind from time to time. You don't always feel like eating what you've put in in the morning. But I do try and make sure that the substitutions are of a similar calorific value. The operative word there is TRY!!! 😂
    @Snowflake1968 <> have a great time on your birthday weekend. It sounds like it'll be a real blast.
    @azulvioleta6 <> Lovely to see you posting again. So sorry about your dad's health. Will keep him in my prayers. Covid is bad everywhere. All we can do is make sure we take precautions. Too many people are being very blasé about it.

    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)
    [*] 1 Aug: 143.2
    [*] 1 Sept: 142.9
    [*] Total Weight Loss: 84.1 (SmartScale app)

    UGW: 142 < x > 148
    September goal: maintenance
    Daily Habits:
    Wed: 🍄 Thu: 🍄 Fri: Sat: Sun: Mon: Tue:
    1. Weight 142 < x > 148: ✅ 2/7
    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 ✅ 2/7
    5. Steps > 7500 ✅ 2/7
    6. Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily✅ 2/7
    7. Active hours > 6 daily ✅ 2/7

    🐝Positive Intentions for Fri 10 Sept:
    [*] Meditation 🐝
    [*] Weigh/record weight 🐝
    [*] Journal - (Sept Tiny Habit) 10+ minutes🐝
    [*] Declutter session 🐝
    [*] Daily Chores/laundry
    [*] Hobbies Room refit
    [*] Puzzles: Watch TV
    [*] Be creative
    [*] Keep up to date with email 🐝
    [*] Daily goals update 🐝


    📓 Tiny Habit for September 📓 Write > 10 minutes in Journal
    This is going well so far. I am was getting lazy about putting pen to paper.
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    🍄🍁 JFT SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE 🍁🍄
    🍄🍁🍂🍄 Meal Planning 🍄🍂🍁🍄
    🍄🍁🍂🍁🍄🍁🍂🍁🍄🍁🍂🍁🍄
    🍄 For each day you had a meal plan and stuck to it 🍄
    Week 1: 🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄
    Week 2: 🍄🍄
    Week 3:
    Week 4:
    Week 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!
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,044 Member
    littleblackskirt wrote: »

    JFT Thursday 9h Sept

    Log everything yes
    Keep under maintenance no, terrible day, logged 1900 calories!
    Back exercises yes
    Foot exercises yes
    SEWING REPAIRS! YAY!!!
    Walk to pharmacy yes, out for an hour, about 45 minutes walking
    Arms something forgot
    Finish To Do list, make those phone calls everything except the phone calls, why do I dislike phoning so much?
    One extra job a bit of gardening

    Like @mytime6630 I need to plan my evenings better. I ate 3 good calorie counted meals, then snacked around 450 cals in the evening. Still reacting to family stuff...trying to force medicine down a screaming poorly 2 year old is not a relaxing evening. He also had to be Covid tested as there is a case in his nursery. Poor kid.

    And I finally did my sewing repairs at last, although it took longer than expected. I went upstairs to collect the pile, came down to find my son's dog had thrown up on my good rug, and finished off on my living room carpet. It was only cleaned last week! Really, I only have one room with carpet, and she came in from the garden and found it, missing all the hard floors! So that took a while to clean up. I don't know if I can save the rug, it's not looking good. (The dog's fine btw).

    JFT Friday 10th Sept

    Log everything
    Keep under maintenance
    Back exercises
    Foot exercises
    Walk? It's very wet
    Arms something
    Phone calls
    One extra job

    Word for 2021 Strength

  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,044 Member
    Just want to say thank you to whoever recommended podcasts recently (@mytime6630?). I tried to have a listen but couldn't as I don't have itunes. So I looked on you tube instead for Corinne Crabtree and have been listening there while having lunch.
    wow, that lady has some nuggets which hit home. She said "You have a relationship with you...don't cheat on yourself!" That was whilst talking about "grab-*kitten*" food...all the extra bits you eat which aren't planned. I heard this just after I'd picked up a completely unnecessary extra at lunch. I only have one body, I'm not going to cheat on myself!
  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
    HEGoddard0928 wrote: »

    JFT, 9/9/21
    - up by 8 am✅
    - mindful coffee✅My therapist wants me to start practicing mindfulness and I've had a really hard time keeping it consistent. But the last few days I've tried mindful eating. Which is paying close attention to what your eating and using the five sense to really check in. It's been pretty interesting. And it's something I know I can do consistently bc I already eat a lot on my own(breakfast/break) so it should be easy to keep up with this.
    - update JFT✅
    - call Dr's about appts✅
    - 1 instacart batch✅But had a bit of a headache at one point. But got it done in less then an hour. So I made $25ish in one hour. Lol.
    - clean off kitchen table✅
    - clean toilet/wipe down bathroom counters✅🛑Cleaned the toilet. Couldn't be bothered to move everything off the sink counter to actually wipe it all down.
    - 6 PM med✅
    - finish laundry✅Threw in the last thing before I left this morning. Matt's gonna put it in the dryer when he wakes up
    - cook dinner🛑We got pizza. But a small one. It's 6 tiny pieces so I didn't fell bad about eating half of it. It's like the total of 2.25 pieces of a large. Lol
    - PM meds/teeth✅
    - lists✅Only my To-Do list. My BFF and I were having a really hard/really real conversation last night and it exhausted me so I only managed to get one of them done before I had to go to bed.
    - bed by 8:30✅Yup. And Matt came to cuddle with me too! Lol. I fell asleep almost immediately. Lol

    JFT 9/10/21
    - up by 4:20✅
    - Work 5-1✅
    - Mindful eating on break✅
    - return AC unit✅
    - Ask C about leaving early on 9/16✅Got the okay
    - pick up walmart order
    - 1 batch(preferably Costco)
    - buy chicken for dinner
    - check out Jury Service Portal for Matt
  • Janele0627
    Janele0627 Posts: 231 Member
    Janele0627 wrote: »
    JFT 09/09 (Thur)
    - Up by 7:30 X 8:00
    - Vitamins X
    - Walk dogs ✓ 15 min, 0.52 mile
    - Drop off rent ✓
    - Work - Catch up on paperwork before weekend! ✓ The important stuff, anyway. Still have a little more
    - 10 mindful minutes/stretch break X
    - 64 oz of water ✓ 64 oz
    - 10,000 steps/5 flights ✓/✓
    - 30 minutes of cardio ✓
    - Pick up B.C. X
    - Log everything/Stay green ✓/✓
    - Screens off 10:30, bed by 11 ✓
    Happy Friday <3

    JFT 09/10
    - Dishes
    - Sweep hallway
    - Pick up B.C.
    - Laundry
    - 10,000 steps/5 flights
    - 64 oz of water
    - 30 minutes of cardio
    - Prep macaroni salad for dinner
    - Prep crackers, cheese & pepperoni for fire
    - Log everything/stay green
  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 999 Member
    Still adjusting to the earlier mornings that come with 8 AM classes. It probably makes sense to evaluate the day and set up the next day's goals in the evening. I need to get the sleep part straightened out too.

    Anyway, here are today's goals. Hope each of you has a fantastic weekend!

    Thursday 9/9
    • Log everything :)
    • Stay in the green on calories and sodium :)
    • Water :)
    • Evaluate diagnostic essays :( Guess what I'll be doing this weekend.
    • Read some posts and catch up with JFT friends :( Wiped out, so I went to sleep early.

    Friday 9/10
    Log everything
    • Stay in the green on calories and sodium
    • Water
    • Relax
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,128 Member
    Hour commitment - just finished coffee stuff and we’re leaving this place to drive to our next place. Food is always unplanned, but I won’t eat again until after 11:30. We’ll be hiking some along the way.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,274 Member
    azulvioleta6 wrote: »
    Hi All! Not sure how long I have been gone (2.7K messages), just popping it to say that I am still alive and hoping to get back on track in the near future.

    I started a job rotation in a management position in January, which has been GREAT for my career, but it means rare breaks, short lunches and long hours, so my 15-minute workouts went by the wayside. In March, my incredibly healthy father was diagnosed with late-stage pancreatic cancer metastasized to the liver. NOT good news. I was lucky to be able to do quite a bit of telecommuting from my parents' home early on. He is seeing one of the best doctors in the country for his condition and is responding well so far, so that has settled down a bit for now.

    COVID is very bad again here in Oregon, so it is still too dangerous for the gym or the pool and I am back to having to order my food, as going into stores is too much of a risk. Still, I could get back to walking or doing home workouts. I need to start setting tiny goals again, just to deal with stress if nothing else.

    Hope you all are well!

    I wondered how you were doing.. and good to see you back. So very sorry about your father.. I am all too familiar with pancreatic cancer. I will keep your father in my thoughts and prayers.
    I think covid has sidetracked so many of us with our weightloss/exercise goals. I still am not going to the gym, but I do walk a lot .. most days 5-6 miles. For me the walking is probably more for mental therapy than excercise though.
    anyhow .. good to see you back.. and you are right .. start with tiny goals.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,274 Member
    littleblackskirt wrote: »
    Just want to say thank you to whoever recommended podcasts recently (@mytime6630?). I tried to have a listen but couldn't as I don't have itunes. So I looked on you tube instead for Corinne Crabtree and have been listening there while having lunch.
    wow, that lady has some nuggets which hit home. She said "You have a relationship with you...don't cheat on yourself!" That was whilst talking about "grab-*kitten*" food...all the extra bits you eat which aren't planned. I heard this just after I'd picked up a completely unnecessary extra at lunch. I only have one body, I'm not going to cheat on myself!

    I love her! I listen from my phone when I go walking.. but she just makes so much sense. She has so many free podcasts. Much easier said than done though ... only eat when you are hungry! LOL ... my worse eating is not when I am hungry at all.
    But glad you found her!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,274 Member
    So nice seeing so many posting again! We have 4 months until the end of the year .. we can all end this year meeting many of our goals!
    Hugs to you all ... Love you all, and I LOVE the encouragment on this thread.
    What a great group of posters!
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,128 Member
    edited September 2021
    Hour commitment - Grab and go lunch, too many calories, but now I won’t eat again until dinner with DH
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,128 Member
    Hour commitment - really light dinner, now I won’t eat again until tomorrow.
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,044 Member
    littleblackskirt wrote: »

    JFT Friday 10th Sept

    Log everything yes
    Keep under maintenance yes, well under
    Back exercises yes
    Foot exercises no
    Walk? It's very wet another trip to the park and a wander round housing estate, about an hour. It's not really exercise though, just better than sitting down!
    Arms something yes
    Phone calls all done, and easier than expected
    One extra job no, unexpected visit from sister in law, very nice as not seen her for a long time

    Today, Saturday, I will be careful with calories. My stomach doesn't feel great today so this shouldn't be too difficult.

    Word for 2021 Strength

  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 999 Member
    Just goals for now.

    Friday 9/10
    • Log everything :)
    • Stay in the green on calories and sodium :)
    • Water :)
    • Relax :)

    Saturday 9/11
    • Log everything
    • Stay in the green on calories and sodium
    • Water
  • Janele0627
    Janele0627 Posts: 231 Member
    Janele0627 wrote: »
    Happy Friday <3

    JFT 09/10
    - Dishes ✓
    - Sweep hallway X
    - Pick up B.C. ✓
    - Laundry X
    - 10,000 steps/5 flights X/ ✓
    - 64 oz of water ✓
    - 30 minutes of cardio ✓
    - Prep macaroni salad for dinner ✓
    - Prep crackers, cheese & pepperoni for fire X
    - Log everything/stay green ✓ / ✓
    Went and visited with my grandmother yesterday, and we had lunch together :smile: It wasn't exactly healthy, though.

    Had a nice fire, stayed out too late.

    JFT 09/11 (Sat)
    - 10,000 steps/5 flights
    - 64 oz of water
    - 30 minutes of cardio
    - Cat box/Sweep hallway
    - Laundry
    - Benefit meeting @ 12
    - Walk the dogs?
    - Log everything/Stay green
    - Screens off by 10:30/Bed by 11
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,128 Member
    Hour commitment - last hiking day of our trip and then we drive home tomorrow. Already stressing about all the stuff I need to do at home, including new ewpensive care we need to get for my FIL. Had my coffee stuff, now I won’t eat again until lunch, which may need to be early due to hike. Play that by ear. Also, still get my metamusal and morning medicine.
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,128 Member
    Hour commitment - 1/2 sub and dome chocolate for lunch. Off hiking! Now I won’t eat again until dinner with DH.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,274 Member
    more_freggies76 wrote: »
    Hour commitment - 1/2 sub and dome chocolate for lunch. Off hiking! Now I won’t eat again until dinner with DH.

    My -- you must do a lot of hiking!!!!! Sounds like so much fun .. I love to hike.. just can't get hubby to want to go with me!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,274 Member
    For the rest of today ..
    stay away from the chocolate covered almonds!
    drink water
    no more food ... I had a big dinner ; not hungry

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