JUST FOR TODAY--One Day at a Time--Daily Commitment Thread for 2022
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Word of the year: Determination
JFT Tuesday (as I promised)
- Log all food
- Drink 6 waters
- 10k steps
- Clean up the house (or atleast all of downstairs for today)
My friend brought me an energy drink on the way to school this morning, she does it quite often, I love it haha. But I made the mistake of coming home then having a coffee, full of caffeine right now haha.
I got right on with the cleaning though and forgot to post goals!
I always take lots of breaks when I'm cleaning (my inner procrastination trying to take over) so I figured now was the time to post goals before I forget again!
Hope you all have a good day!2 -
Happy Tuesday!!!
My head is still spinning from all the out of town trips I have been on this past week!! I'm 4 pages behind on JFT so I'll need to spend a bit of time reading thru when I can. I. Also, I am up 3 more pounds in weight! 😔 However, all is done with trips, etc; so, I SHOULD be able to get back to my routine. The variable is.....my hubby is still home between builds. It is wonderful and difficult at the same time, Lol!!!
Well, I hope all is well with my lovely JFT friends!!! 🌷🤗🌷
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Tuesday JFT 01/18/2022:
▪︎Personal AM time: coffee & breakfast
▪︎MFP: review, post, and prelog diary-(stay within limit!!!)
▪︎Devotional time: read 30 min.
▪︎AM self-care routine
▪︎AM Kiddo routine
▪︎3_hr study session
▪︎Lunchtime: eat & decompress for 1_hr
▪︎Home exercises: Yoga and 1-BBL DVDs
▪︎PM Kiddo routine
▪︎GYM exercises: Elliptical 30 min, weights_arm day
▪︎Dinnertime: prep, eat, and decompress
▪︎PM self-care routine
▪︎Bedtime by 10 pm (22:00)
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Recap - Monday 1/17
Log -
Balanced meals -
Stay hydrated -
Exercise -
Laundry - No
Zoom with grandkids? - What fun!
Write cards - No
Update planner - Partially, but some aspects of schedule are still up in the air
Bed by midnight - No
Tuesday 1/18
Log
Balanced meals
Stay hydrated
Exercise
Laundry
Recycling
Stop at Mom's?
Write and mail cards
Publish Canvas shells
Bed by midnight3 -
pridesabtch wrote: »
JFT Monday
-Meeting at 6:00am
- Go back to bed
- Clean dining room and bathroom
- Stop by Y and do new hire paperwork Canceled due to snow
- Log food
- Stay green
- Spin Class Canceled due to snow
- Try not to die
- No alcohol
- bed by 11:30
Happy Monday y'all!
Yesterday turned into a lazy day. We got about 12" of snow. I did shovel the driveway and drive to the Y for class, but nobody showed for class. Then I came home and had frozen pizza for dinner. It was hubby's birthday so I also had a brownie.
Of course, then I had another brownie for breakfast. It happens and it was very yummy. The down side is when I have sweets in the morning it sets a bad tone for the day. I slept well last night, but was really tired this morning, so I decided to work from home. That is fine for this morning, but there are issues at the plant I need to be there for this afternoon. Bummer, but I like getting paid so there is that.
I've not got anything planned for the evening so, there is no excuse not to ride the Peleton.
JFT Tuesday
- Morning meetings
- Review customer complaints with ATO
- Quality meetings
- Go into work
- Fix moisture analyzer
- Research RV/VN
- GO to Y and fill out paperwork
- Home by 4:30
- Ride Peleton
- Log Food
- Stay Green
- No Alcohol
- Bed by 11:30pm.
Have a happy day y'all!3 -
@MrsHermit Your packing is probably lots of activity. If I were you, I wouldn't worry about "exercise" on top of that.
Recap M 1/17
1) Dentist 9:00 to check bone density progress
need more calcium
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks 10.5K 32 floors 13/14
3) Leftovers for supper / more milk & yogurt / net calories zero / 112 oz. water
-454 last of leftover cake is finished, sodium good, fiber ok, protein excellent & calcium excellent, sugar high, 96 oz (but drank milk w/ supper)
4) Review PY Title 31 / sort AJNH papers other stuff / submit new leave requests ~ so many changes to schedule, such a pain to rearrange = 1/3
5) Prep lunch for Tues. / mending / wash dishes / another ta-da? due to rescheduling, prepped papers for W meeting w/ financial advisor = 2/4
6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / Calm app / 5:50 alarm (treadmill before work) knee still bugging me, taking it easy, hiking at lunch anyway = 4/6
JFT T 1/18
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks
2) Prelog meals & snacks / more milk & yogurt / net calories zero / 112 oz. water
3) 9:00 EHN update (Teams) / 12:00 workplace lunchtime hike at Quarry Park / Facebook Live video / 2:30 IIA webinar / review AJNH papers / print Title 31 ref papers / pack laptop end of day
4) Review financial papers / mending / wash dishes / another ta-da?
5) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / Calm app / 5:50 alarm (treadmill before work)About me: CarmelaWord for 2022: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship
Height 5'4"
64 yrs old
Reside in Green Bay, WI, USA
2022 Goals: mainly updates from the last two years
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 track daily on a separate app (for the visual). 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
5) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x) ~ mostly walking dog, treadmill in winter, but include weights/my home version of circuit & other x-training
6) Participate in race or challenge events hopefully fewer virtual this year ~- started MapMyWalk app You Vs. the Year 1,022km challenge on Jan. 1
- registered for Frenzy on the Fox 5K on 1.21.22
- registered for Seroogy's Valentine 5K on 2.5.22
- will register for Bellin 10K on 6.11.22 ~ first time in person since 2019
- will register for Packers 5K when July details announced
- will register for Bellin Women's Pink Pumpkin 5K when Oct. details announced
- will register for Run for the Hill of It (trail) 5K when Oct. details announced
- watch for other events to add
8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states) ~ keeping this goal as well
9) Continue to declutter bedroom, home office, former work from home space (a/k/a dining room) and basement1 -
JFT for 1/18 (today): ✔️more_freggies76 wrote: »
JFT for 1/17 (yesterday): ✔️
1) No dessert today unless I want sugar free or no sugar added (last 1/12) (including DH's meltaways)✔️
2) No peanut butter today (last 1/16)✔️
3) Don't weigh again until Monday, 1/17✔️
4) Up to 1.5 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/14) Note: some parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese.✔️
5) Starting to allow honey again, but not everyday. No honey ok today (1-2 Tbsp). (last - 1/16)✔️
6) No peanuts today & No pistachios today; walnuts & almonds ok, none of nut gift today✔️
7) No dried apricots ok today. (last 1/16)✔️
8) None of DH's treats today (except as noted under #1). If he leaves some pistachios, I can have them.✔️
9) No turkey jerky today.✔️
10)No turkey Vienna sausage today (last 1/16)✔️
1) No dessert today unless I want sugar free or no sugar added (last 1/12) (including DH's meltaways) Can do some tasting as I cook today, though.
2) Peanut butter ok today (last 1/16)
3) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 1/20
4) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/14) Note: some parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese.
5) Starting to allow honey again, but not everyday. No honey ok today (1-2 Tbsp). (last - 1/16)
6) No peanuts today & No pistachios today; walnuts & almonds ok, 1 oz of nut gift ok today
7) 1 serving dried apricots ok today. (last 1/16)
8) None of DH's treats today (except as noted under #1). If he leaves some pistachios, I can have them.
9) No turkey jerky today.
10)No turkey Vienna sausage today (last 1/16)
11) As I said in #1, I'll be cooking a lot over the next few days and can taste, as needed.
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Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 5 pm, except my dose of metamusal.0
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Evening all. Busy day for me today and I’m in bed now but want to post for accountability and to stay on track. I’m doing well with the daily running and getting lots of errands sorted. Tiredness is making me want to snack though. And I definitely need to keep an eye on water intake, as that will help….
Have read everyone’s news and hope to be able to respond more tomorrow x
Tuesday goals:
Morning run ✅
Pack yoghurt and fruit ✅
Walk kids to school - L saxophone! ✅
Pay bill ✅
Book ear piercing for L ✅
Party bus/limo enquiry ☑️ enquiry made - no reply!
Stay within calorie goal ✅
Water ✅
Leave by 5✅
Bed by 10. ✅2 -
more_freggies76 wrote: »Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 5 pm, except my dose of metamusal.
Well, I looked at the clock wrong, and I'm 20 minutes early. Won't worry about it!1 -
JFT Wednesday
1. Tea! Check in on MFP. Breathing & stretching.
2. Before Class: Check in with LS: What to do about hiring AND SUPPORTING staff with a view to progress? Check email. Think pink. Renew books. Check with GG - letters of rec?
3. English classes: Day 7.
4. SEL classes: Curriculum.
5. Online classes: Send hello messages.
6. Planning: Finish script. Read Flamer. Duolingo lesson. Visit 3 students. Call 5 caregivers. Log! Input grades. Update paper gradebook.
7. Afternoon: Physical therapy. Unload/reload dishwasher.
8. Evening: Livestream. Dinner: Leftovers. 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.
9. Bedtime: Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: crunches, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth.
10. Upcoming: Wed/Sat livestreams. MH Monday check-in; Tough Question Tuesday; Whatever Wednesday AMA; Thankful Thursday. S&F script work. Clois. Theater 2/8. Dentist 5/12. Therapy 1/26 10A and 2/24 4P. Conf Tue 3/1. Start planning Saturday Seven for 1/22 6 PM. Yoga at library 1/22 10:00; then volunteering. Need to patch the flamingo dress. Where are my patches? Call DFCS about Medicaid; call lawyer after. Pick up elliptical. The small bathroom needs to be cleaned. Load dishwasher S/T/R eves.
Scale goals
End of 2017: 174.6
End of 2018: 189.2
End of 2019: 196.4
End of 2020: 187.4
End of 2021: 194.4
Today: 200.2
Ongoing plans/ideas
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 GR purchase list.
2. E2: 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. Look into publishing and literacy doctoral programs.
6. Medical: Dentist May 12. Oct 14 1p. PCP Apr 12 9:15. Therapy 1/26 10A and 2/24 4P. Ankle 9:30 2/7. PT 4p Mon/Fri
7. Theater: Read play for discussion Feb 8 7P.
8. House: Siding. Or perhaps bathroom floor. How to remove cement.
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? Indochino suit fitting - Atlanta or Nashville?
WFTY: Focus. I've been stress-eating. Not a LOT a lot. A half-dozen pecans here or there. A slice of toast. It adds up.2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence.2 -
JFT for 1/19 (tomorrow): ✔️more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 1/18 (today): ✔️
1) No dessert today unless I want sugar free or no sugar added (last 1/12) (including DH's meltaways) Can do some tasting as I cook today, though.✔️
2) Peanut butter ok today (last 1/16)✔️
3) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 1/20✔️
4) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/14) Note: some parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese.✔️
5) Starting to allow honey again, but not everyday. No honey ok today (1-2 Tbsp). (last - 1/16)✔️
6) No peanuts today & No pistachios today; walnuts & almonds ok, 1 oz of nut gift ok today✔️
7) 1 serving dried apricots ok today. (last 1/16)✔️
8) None of DH's treats today (except as noted under #1). If he leaves some pistachios, I can have them.✔️
9) No turkey jerky today.✔️
10)No turkey Vienna sausage today (last 1/16)✔️
11) As I said in #1, I'll be cooking a lot over the next few days and can taste, as needed.✔️
1) Keep dessert stuff low today unless I want sugar free or no sugar added (last 1/12) (including DH's meltaways) Can do some tasting as I cook today, though.
2) No peanut butter today (last 1/18)
3) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 1/20
4) Up to 1.5 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/14) Note: some parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese.
5) Starting to allow honey again, but not everyday. No honey ok today (1-2 Tbsp). (last - 1/16)
6) No peanuts today & No pistachios today; walnuts & almonds ok, non of nut gift today
7) No dried apricots today. (last 1/18)
8) None of DH's treats today (except as noted under #1). If he leaves some pistachios, I can have them.
9) No turkey jerky today.
10)No turkey Vienna sausage today (last 1/16)
11) As I said in #1, I'll be cooking a lot over the next few days and can taste, as needed.
Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.
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1/18/2022 JFT:
-log food Check
-no snacks Check
-gym I think, since we rode today. Check
-bring pots and bins up to upper patio for growing season I get so antsy in January!) Nope
Well, 3 out of 4 isn't bad. Good food logs today, even cut out an egg and went for a bit more chicken, it cut some fat and upped protein. Gym was good but I had to reset my phone so my earbuds didn't work. Ah well....
1/19/2022 JFT:
-log food
-no snacks
-Horse day!
-bring pots and bins up to upper patio for growing season2 -
JFT - January 17
Log all food - 🙂
1.5L of water - 🙂
Exercise - 👿
Gratitude journal - 🙂
Log in to JFT - 🙂
JFT - January 18
Log all food
1.5L of water
Exercise
Gratitude journal
Log in to JFT
Just not enough hours in the day. I have a friend that needs my attention right now and it’s taking all of my energy.2 -
JFT Monday 1-17 (didn't post earlier just went through the day)
devotional ✔️
journal ✔️
dishes ✔️
don't have breakfast ✔️
put away laundry ✔️
drink tea ✔️
pack some kitchen boxes✔️
pack some books boxes✔️
pack some crafts boxes✔️
1 errand✔️
pizza for dinner in moderation✔️
did you pack today?✔️
exercise ❌
crafts ❌
no snacking - tea ❌
evening activities - journal, pray, read, crochet ❌
JFT Tuesday 1-18
Devotional ✔️
Journal ❌
Kitchen task - salad, make sausage ❌
Chore task - clean filter ✔️
DH errand? ✔️ substitute task but got it done
Clean balcony and balcony doors ✔️ just the doors but satisfied
pack books/office/some crafts ✔️
crafts ✔️
exercise ✔️
evening activities - journal, pray, read, crochet
JFT Wednesday 1-19
Devotional
Journal
DH errand, remember to give him 2 items before leaves
exercise
make bread and sausage
prep salad
pack crafts and kitchen (not all, but make a dent)
drink water!
dishes after dinner
crafts
evening - journal, pray, read, crochet
@Bex953172 I too tend to procrastinate but am working on getting better at just focusing and getting through a task - lists and music helps. If I focus, I also tend to snack less, I've noticed. And having crafts as a reward is nice too.
I did shudder about the energy drink. Witnessed a seizure caused by one and will never forget it.
@MLHC1 Hi!
@beachwalker99 Somebody the other day wanted me to promise to Zoom them. Is it hard to start a zoom? I've only ever clicked on a link in an email before.
@pridesabtch I think shoveling so much snow is workout enough! Hope you enjoyed it a little though too : )
@cschmitz110515 Thank you and I know what you mean about packing being a workout. I tried to be easy on my back. I have noticed in the past though how beneficial it is for my body to do an exercise video - helps me stretch, range of motion, some cardio. The videos I follow are more dance aerobics with some core exercises. I've learned to be careful in what videos I choose to follow. My DH says the same thing about starting to homestead, that I won't need the videos but I think they help me and would be a nice balance. I just won't do as much. I did only 20 minutes today for the first time in two weeks since getting "glittered" and it helped a little, especially after so much back work packing. But I did remember your words and tried not to strain myself today, so thank you : ) That was nice of you. : )
@clicketykeys Is there something fun or destressing you can do instead of the stress eating? I am trying to push myself to sit and do crafts (give myself permission) - that it's okay to take a break. Snacking while being stressed cooking dinner, and in the evening, is a bad habit of mine - that cheese, raisins, chocolate, and nuts really add up! Tea is better, but I have to make it! I also wanted to ask what language you are studying, if you don't mind me asking?
@more_freggies76 What's cooking in the kitchen?
@Snowflake1968 (((hugs))) It's good to be there for a friend.
Have a good night/day everyone!1 -
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🔹WOTY - CONSOLIDATEKeep your chin up!
🔹I am in tune with my dreams
🔹I know what is right for me
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Turning up is the ultimate success!
Personal Stats:[*] 31 Dec 2019: 151.2- Name: Terri
- Age: 75
- Height: 5'2"
- SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
- Joined MFP: Jan 2015
- 1st Goal: 190 Sept 2015
- UGW: 145
- 01 Aug 2019: 170.1
[*] 31 Dec 2020: 145.6
[*] Total weight loss: 81.4 lbs
[*] (30 Dec 2021: 138.6 - Total Loss: 87 lbs)
[*] 3 Jan 2022: 138.9
[*] 8 Jan 2022: 135.8 - TL: 91.2
January Daily Habits:
Week 3
Sat:👌🏻 Sun:👌🏻 Mon:👌🏻
Tue:👌🏻 Wed: Thu: Fri:- Weight < 145: ✅4/7 (I weigh each morning after ablutions)
- Reduce Fat%: ✅ 29.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2 23.4 21%
- Increase Muscle%: ✅ 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7: 30.9: 31.8
- Calories in the green ✅3/7
- Steps > 7500 ✅ 4/7
- Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily✅4/7
- Active hours > 6 daily ✅4/7
- 11pm shutdown of devices✅4/7
- Cleanup sweep of ground floor rooms✅4/7
- after making bed > 10 minutes of flex✅4/7
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[*] Meditation 🦄
[*] Daily Flex
[*] Outdoor walk🦄
[*] jigsaw: crochet:
[*] Daily Chores
[*] Self Care
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Finished jigsawPositive Intentions for Wed 19:
- Meditation 🦄
- Daily Flex
- Clear out fridge
- Weekly shopping
- Outdoor walk🦄
- jigsaw: crochet:
- Daily Chores
- Self Care
We are off out to do our early bird weekly shopping, so no time to read posts. Just wanted to post my goals for today.
🦄 Terri
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »JFT - January 17
Log all food - 🙂
1.5L of water - 🙂
Exercise - 👿
Gratitude journal - 🙂
Log in to JFT - 🙂
JFT - January 18
Log all food
1.5L of water
Exercise
Gratitude journal
Log in to JFT
Just not enough hours in the day. I have a friend that needs my attention right now and it’s taking all of my energy.
Im sure your friend really appreciates it, and it's lovely youre doing that for them despite it taking up your energy
I'm also supporting a friend through a nightmare neighbour. Just like I had.
Although they've started coming up to me and my other friend about it now saying rubbish.
Yesterday he stopped me and said "Karma's coning to Kirsty" and I just told him to stfu. Then told him I had something on him. He wasn't laughing then.
It's all drama. And petty. Were trying to ignore them because we're really not interested but they just keep going on at us.
Started making a log of everything they do now. Sigh.
But my friend really appreciates our support despite it involving us, in sure yours will too.
It's a nice thing you're doing xx
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JFT Monday 1-17 (didn't post earlier just went through the day)
devotional ✔️
journal ✔️
dishes ✔️
don't have breakfast ✔️
put away laundry ✔️
drink tea ✔️
pack some kitchen boxes✔️
pack some books boxes✔️
pack some crafts boxes✔️
1 errand✔️
pizza for dinner in moderation✔️
did you pack today?✔️
exercise ❌
crafts ❌
no snacking - tea ❌
evening activities - journal, pray, read, crochet ❌
JFT Tuesday 1-18
Devotional ✔️
Journal ❌
Kitchen task - salad, make sausage ❌
Chore task - clean filter ✔️
DH errand? ✔️ substitute task but got it done
Clean balcony and balcony doors ✔️ just the doors but satisfied
pack books/office/some crafts ✔️
crafts ✔️
exercise ✔️
evening activities - journal, pray, read, crochet
JFT Wednesday 1-19
Devotional
Journal
DH errand, remember to give him 2 items before leaves
exercise
make bread and sausage
prep salad
pack crafts and kitchen (not all, but make a dent)
drink water!
dishes after dinner
crafts
evening - journal, pray, read, crochet
@Bex953172 I too tend to procrastinate but am working on getting better at just focusing and getting through a task - lists and music helps. If I focus, I also tend to snack less, I've noticed. And having crafts as a reward is nice too.
I did shudder about the energy drink. Witnessed a seizure caused by one and will never forget it.
@MLHC1 Hi!
@beachwalker99 Somebody the other day wanted me to promise to Zoom them. Is it hard to start a zoom? I've only ever clicked on a link in an email before.
@pridesabtch I think shoveling so much snow is workout enough! Hope you enjoyed it a little though too : )
@cschmitz110515 Thank you and I know what you mean about packing being a workout. I tried to be easy on my back. I have noticed in the past though how beneficial it is for my body to do an exercise video - helps me stretch, range of motion, some cardio. The videos I follow are more dance aerobics with some core exercises. I've learned to be careful in what videos I choose to follow. My DH says the same thing about starting to homestead, that I won't need the videos but I think they help me and would be a nice balance. I just won't do as much. I did only 20 minutes today for the first time in two weeks since getting "glittered" and it helped a little, especially after so much back work packing. But I did remember your words and tried not to strain myself today, so thank you : ) That was nice of you. : )
@clicketykeys Is there something fun or destressing you can do instead of the stress eating? I am trying to push myself to sit and do crafts (give myself permission) - that it's okay to take a break. Snacking while being stressed cooking dinner, and in the evening, is a bad habit of mine - that cheese, raisins, chocolate, and nuts really add up! Tea is better, but I have to make it! I also wanted to ask what language you are studying, if you don't mind me asking?
@more_freggies76 What's cooking in the kitchen?
@Snowflake1968 (((hugs))) It's good to be there for a friend.
Have a good night/day everyone!
A seizure?! Christ that does sound scary!!1 -
Word of the year: Determination
JFT Tuesday (as I promised)
- Log all food ✔️
- Drink 6 waters✔️
- 10k steps✔️
- Clean up the house ❌(or atleast all of downstairs for today)![/quote]
I did the lounge, twice. But not the kitchen.
I thought I was gonna have to post and dash today but I decided to take 10 mins to reply to sone of you.
Got home from school and had a manic clean up as we have Sky coming today to fit the TV box.
I got the lounge and bedroom clean just about. But the kitchen is a state.
I just had to straight up apologize.
It's embarrassing but did not have the energy last night whatsoever.
JFT Weds 19th
- Log all food
- 6 waters
- 10k steps
- Finish up yesterday's diary and update my health Excel sheets.
I've had a headache that keeps coming and going for the last 4 days.
It's not throbbing, it's just low level but always there. And feels cold? Almost like constant mild brain freeze.
I dunno what's causing it. Ash said it might be because I cut out lots of sugar suddenly and my body's just like... Wait what?
Or it might just be I need more sleep 😂
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Tuesday JFT 01/18/2022:
❌Personal AM time: coffee & breakfast
☑MFP: review, post, and ❌prelog diary-(stay within limit!!!)
❌Devotional time: read 30 min.
❌AM self-care routine
✅AM Kiddo routine
❌3_hr study session
❌Lunchtime: eat & decompress for 1_hr
❌Home exercises: Yoga and 1-BBL DVDs
❌PM Kiddo routine
❌GYM exercises: Elliptical 30 min, weights_arm day
❌Dinnertime: prep, eat, and decompress
❌PM self-care routine
✅Bedtime by 10 pm (22:00)
Son-of-a-monkey!!!!!!!!!! My days are being hijacked!!! Off on another out-of-town trip today.....🤦♀️
Wednesday JFT 01/19/2022:
▪︎Personal AM time: coffee & breakfast
▪︎MFP: review and post (no diary logging while driving, too much stress)
▪︎Devotional time: read 30 min.
▪︎AM self-care routine
▪︎Drive to Dallas and back
▪︎Don't mentally snap
My life is a whirlwind of chaos at the moment and it is extremely frustrating!! 😳
I hope you all have an amazing day today; I'm going to just try and keep my cool, Lol!! 😅2 -
pridesabtch wrote: »JFT Tuesday
- Morning meetings
- Review customer complaints with ATO
- Quality meetings
- Go into work
- Fix moisture analyzer
- Research RV/VN
- GO to Y and fill out paperwork
- Home by 4:30
- Ride Peleton
- Log Food
- Stay Green
- No Alcohol
- Bed by 11:30pm.
Have a happy day y'all!
Yesterday was a cluster. Ended up working late and everything just fell apart...
JFT Wed
- Shower
- Work by 8:00
- Meetings
- Shower
- Work by noon
- Log food
- stay green
- No alcohol
- Bed by 11:302 -
@MrsHermit - Sadly, I haven't found anything that is as comforting as nibbling on something tasty. However, I'm TRYING to remember to do some stretching exercises. Even if I still end up snacking, at least my neck and shoulders won't be so tight!
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First day of classes The high school where I teach my M/W Early College class is closed today, so that group won't start in-person until Monday. The HS administrator chose not to have a virtual class, so I'll use the time for a walk and do a make-up class later in the semester.
I didn't exercise or get the cards out yesterday, but I had a lovely visit with my mom and sister. I hadn't seen that sis (I have 3, as well as 2 brothers) since before Christmas. She's the closest in age to me, and our kids pretty much grew up together. We spent the afternoon catching up and wound up ordering dinner and lingering until late in the evening. Such a nice day!
Well, I'd best get this posted. I'll catch up with the rest of you later today.
Recap - Tuesday 1/18
Log -
Balanced meals -
Stay hydrated -
Exercise - No
Laundry - 50%
Recycling -
Stop at Mom's? -
Write and mail cards - No
Publish Canvas shells -
Bed by midnight -
JFT Wednesday 1/19
Log
Balanced meals
Stay hydrated
Walk outdoors
Laundry
Write and mail cards
Bed by midnight2 -
Recap T 1/18
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks 13K 37 floors 12/14
2) Prelog meals & snacks / more milk & yogurt / net calories zero / 112 oz. water finished dark chocolate in evening -364, sodium green yay, protein, fiber & calcium excellent, sugar high, 88 oz.
3) 9:00 EHN update (Teams) / 12:00 workplace lunchtime hike at Quarry Park / Facebook Live video / 2:30 IIA webinar / review AJNH papers / print Title 31 ref papers / pack laptop end of day 7/7
4) Review financial papers / mending / wash dishes / another ta-da? did I? can't remember any = 1/4
5) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / Calm app / 5:50 alarm (treadmill before work) 2/6
JFT W 1/19
1) Move hourly / stairs to basement & 2nd floor
2) Net calories zero / 96 oz. water
3) 10:00 meeting (call) with financial advisor / afternoon some kind of office work
4) Laundry / make pea soup using ham bone / hem winter wind pants / wash dishes / another ta-da?
5) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / Calm app / 5:50 alarm (treadmill before work)
Today will be weird. I have personal time off from work in the morning, then telecommute in the afternoon. Wind advisory keeping temps below zero. Won't get that many steps staying inside the house. Not walking on treadmill, waiting for my knee to feel better, improvement seems to come & go. But workplace lunchtime hike yesterday was wonderful. Just had to take it slow in some of the slushy snow and ridge climbs. Sue & I were the only ones, and we explored a little, went off trail in areas & followed deer tracks, made it all the way around the quarry. Fun!
About me: CarmelaWord for 2022: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship
Height 5'4"
64 yrs old
Reside in Green Bay, WI, USA
2022 Goals: mainly updates from the last two years
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 track daily on a separate app (for the visual). 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
5) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x) ~ mostly walking dog, treadmill in winter, but include weights/my home version of circuit & other x-training
6) Participate in race or challenge events hopefully fewer virtual this year ~- started MapMyWalk app You Vs. the Year 1,022km challenge on Jan. 1
- registered for Frenzy on the Fox 5K on 1.21.22
- registered for Seroogy's Valentine 5K on 2.5.22
- will register for Bellin 10K on 6.11.22 ~ first time in person since 2019
- will register for Packers 5K when July details announced
- will register for Bellin Women's Pink Pumpkin 5K when Oct. details announced
- will register for Run for the Hill of It (trail) 5K when Oct. details announced
- watch for other events to add
8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states) ~ keeping this goal as well
9) Continue to declutter bedroom, home office, former work from home space (a/k/a dining room) and basement2 -
Mid-week and I haven't been on top of things as well as I should be. I have been eating below or close to my calories, which I have been trying hard to track at the very least.
Today, my coworker tested positive for Covid. Ugh. The workload is going to be tough without her. I hope her symptoms aren't too bad.
Today I just want to be really mindful and try to make good choices. No official to-do list, I'm feeling just way too drained.2 -
more_freggies76 wrote: »
JFT for 1/19 (today): ✔️
1) Keep dessert stuff low today unless I want sugar free or no sugar added (last 1/12) (none of DH's meltaways either) Can do some tasting as I cook today, though.
2) No peanut butter today (last 1/18)
3) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 1/20
4) Up to 1.5 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/14) Note: some parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese.
5) Starting to allow honey again, but not everyday. No honey ok today (1-2 Tbsp). (last - 1/16)
6) No peanuts today & No pistachios today; walnuts & almonds ok, non of nut gift today
7) No dried apricots today. (last 1/18)
8) None of DH's treats today (except as noted under #1). If he leaves some pistachios, I can have them.
9) No turkey jerky today.
10)No turkey Vienna sausage today (last 1/16)
11) As I said in #1, I'll be cooking a lot over the next few days and can taste, as needed
Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.
@Bex953172 & @MrsHermit - We're cooking Thanksgiving stuff! Historically, we are gone in November during regular Thanksgiving and we have "our Thanksgiving" when we get home sometime in mid-December. But this year, we were gone to my niece's graduation in December. So we're cooking for Thanksgiving on this Saturday. Not sure how many of our guests are coming, but we've offered to do a "drive-up" service. A few may actually come in the house. We're all vaccinated/boosted/and are taking tests around Thursday. It's a little risky, but like I said it may be just about 5 close friends who are very responsible. It's the one time of year I do a lot of cooking! DH does the turkey and I do most of the sides.1 -
Hour commitment - After I have my dose of metamusal, I won't eat again until after 5 pm.0
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Hi all. Hope everyone is well. That headache sounds weird @Bex953172 - hope it eases soon.
@MLHC1 and @pridesabtch - hoping work pressure calms down for you.
@cschmitz110515 - that hike does sound fun! Hope the knee is back on track.
@clicketykeys - ugh, I’ve felt like snacking a lot today too. Will have to keep busy tomorrow as I’m only working a half day, so time and opportunity to graze..
Wednesday goals recap:
Morning run ✅ 2m
Pack yoghurt and soup ✅
Walk kids to school ✅
Send Zoom link ✅
Save course certificates ✅
Check for quote ✅ have chased
Prep for cover teacher ✅
Speak to Yr 3 and 4 re new lessons ✅
Zoom at 3:45 ✅
Leave by 4:30 ❌
Stay within calorie goal ✅
Water ❌ could do better
Bed by 10 ☑️ Yes but not asleep
Thursday goals:
Morning run
Drive kids to school
Coffee with N
Planning time
Birthday party booking
Sort quotes
Laundry
Pick kids up from school
Cook baked chicken dish
Roast veggies
Stay within calorie goal
Water
Bed by 101 -
@MrsHermit - Zoom is pretty easy to use for casual communication, but it has some more sophisticated features like screen-sharing and breakout rooms for business and teaching. My college uses it for online classes and meetings, and it's embedded in our online course shells.
If you want to use Zoom for personal calls, you need to download the app on the device you plan to use (phone, tablet, computer) and make sure the device has a camera and mic. The basic plan is free and allows unlimited one-on-one calls or group calls of up to 40 minutes. Basic is fine for most things. One of my sons who games a lot upgraded to the paid Pro plan, so when we want to do a family group thing we usually have him set up the meeting and send invites.
There are instructions online, including videos that will walk you through how to start a meeting and invite other people.
For virtual visits, I mostly use my laptop and set it up somewhere convenient, but the phone works too. It's been great for having dinner, drinks, or even impromptu dance parties with family, and I use it for playdates with my younger grandkids. I also use my personal account for tutoring. The screen share feature is nice for that.
Hope that's helpful 2 -
more_freggies76 wrote: »
JFT for 1/19 (today): ✔️
1) Keep dessert stuff low today unless I want sugar free or no sugar added (last 1/12) (none of DH's meltaways either) Can do some tasting as I cook today, though.✔️
2) No peanut butter today (last 1/18)✔️
3) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 1/20✔️
4) Up to 1.5 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/14) Note: some parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese.✔️
5) Starting to allow honey again, but not everyday. No honey ok today (1-2 Tbsp). (last - 1/16)✔️
6) No peanuts today & No pistachios today; walnuts & almonds ok, non of nut gift today✔️
7) No dried apricots today. (last 1/18)✔️
8) None of DH's treats today (except as noted under #1). If he leaves some pistachios, I can have them.✔️
9) No turkey jerky today.✔️
10)No turkey Vienna sausage today (last 1/16)✔️
11) As I said in #1, I'll be cooking a lot over the next few days and can taste, as needed✔️
JFT for 1/20 (tomorrow): ✔️
1) Keep dessert stuff low today unless I want sugar free or no sugar added (last 1/12) (none of DH's meltaways either) Can do some tasting as I cook today, though. Can try 2-3 spoonfuls of the new dessert I made.
2) No peanut butter today (last 1/18)
3) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 1/20
4) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/19) Note: some parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese.
5) Starting to allow honey again, but not everyday. No honey ok today (1-2 Tbsp). (last - 1/16)
6) No peanuts today & No pistachios today; walnuts & almonds ok, non of nut gift today
7) No dried apricots today. (last 1/18)
8) None of DH's treats today (except as noted under #1). If he leaves some pistachios, I can have them.
9) No turkey jerky today.
10)No turkey Vienna sausage today (last 1/16)
11) As I said in #1, I'll be cooking a lot over the next few days and can taste, as needed
Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.
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JFT Thursday
1. Tea! Check in on MFP. Breathing & stretching.
2. Before Class: Check in with LS: What to do about hiring AND SUPPORTING staff with a view to progress? Check email. Think pink. Renew books. Check on computer science class?
3. English classes: Day 8.
4. SEL classes: Curriculum.
5. Online classes: Cross-reference with roster. Encourage students to develop weekly plans.
6. Planning: Finish script. Read Flamer. Duolingo lesson. Visit 3 students. Call 5 caregivers. Log! Input grades. Update paper gradebook. Update lesson plans.
7. Afternoon: Lecture.
8. Evening: Tweetchat. Dinner: Leftovers. 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.
9. Bedtime: Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: crunches, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth.
10. Upcoming: Wed/Sat livestreams. MH Monday check-in; Tough Question Tuesday; Whatever Wednesday AMA; Thankful Thursday. S&F script work. Clois. Theater 2/8. Dentist 5/12. Therapy 1/26 10A and 2/24 4P. Conf Tue 3/1. Start planning Saturday Seven for 1/22 6 PM. Yoga at library 1/22 10:00; then volunteering. Need to patch the flamingo dress. Where are my patches? Call DFCS about Medicaid; call lawyer after. Pick up elliptical. Load dishwasher S/T/R eves.
Scale goals
End of 2017: 174.6
End of 2018: 189.2
End of 2019: 196.4
End of 2020: 187.4
End of 2021: 194.4
Today: 200.2
Ongoing plans/ideas
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 GR purchase list.
2. E2: 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. Look into publishing and literacy doctoral programs.
6. Medical: Dentist May 12. Oct 14 1p. PCP Apr 12 9:15. Therapy 1/26 10A and 2/24 4P. Ankle 9:30 2/7. PT 4p Mon/Fri
7. Theater: Read play for discussion Feb 8 7P.
8. House: Siding. Or perhaps bathroom floor. How to remove cement.
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? Indochino suit fitting - Atlanta or Nashville?
WFTY: Focus. Why is progress so much slower than unprogress?!2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence.
@Faebert - How did it go resisting the urge to snack?2
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