JUST FOR TODAY--One Day at a Time--Daily Commitment Thread for 2022

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  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 1,002 Member
    I had a lovely, relaxing day with family yesterday. Didn't log, but I made reasonable choices and kept portions small. I did have a thin slice of the very rich chocolate hazelnut cake I'd made for my grandson, but I skipped the other sweets. Today it's back to planning meals and trying to balance my macros.

    Recap - Sunday, 4/17
    Enjoy time with family - :)<3:)

    JFT Monday 4/18
    Plan meals :)
    Log
    Balanced meals
    Hydrate
    Exercise
    Clean up kitchen
    Bit of clothes shopping
    Prep and grading

    April challenge
    SW (4/1): 171.4
    GW: 166.4
    4/8: 169.8 (-1.6) Really happy to see this number :)
    4/15: 168.8 (-2.6) Halfway :)
    Meal planning: 12/30
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,647 Member
    Took several days off from posting... Sat. was more food prep (baked & decorated Italian Easter bread, made pudding & whipped cream for trifle, assembled black forest trifle, green bean casserole ready to bake) & final house prep. Easter Sunday was church with hubby then my family at our house for dinner & visit/games <3. Two canceled last minute (one had stomach flu) but we still had 11 guests. Lots of food & fun, and I gave away baggies of candy (mostly so I wouldn't eat it haha). Daily weigh-in not good, no surprise there. April challenge started well but now going in opposite direction. Oops.

    JFT
    1) PT exercises before work :p could tell I skipped 3 days, only did one complete set
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks
    3) Net calories < 200 red / 96 oz. water
    4) Catch up emails / GA-S testing & F&Ds / figure out observation schedule?
    5) Newspaper / wash more dishes / put away serving pieces, silver, plates / prep lunch & clothes for T workplace hike / another ta-da?
    6) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / Voltaren / Calm app / 6:15 alarm (PT exercises before work)

    I'm tired & back to work in office, and grass is white again as snow is falling. Sigh. Supposed to turn to rain later. Trees are pretty though. Here's the view out my office window:
    0pchbpsahakd.jpg


    April 5# challenge {Sat. weigh-ins}
    SW 4/2 173#
    4/9 171# net calories & sodium better this week
    4/16 171.5# fast food night before

    About me: Carmela
    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 ~
    • 1.31.22 forgot to measure & log (DDS 8:20, quick stops at bread store & grocery essentials, then to mom & dad's for her bday)
    • 3.1.22 (still recovering from flu 2.23-2.25)
    • 3.31.22 maintaining not gaining
    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
    • Started PT (physical therapy) exercises 1.28.22 due to overuse of arthritic knees
    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
    • Frenzy on the Fox (River Trail) 5K on 1.21.22 ~ untimed event, per MapMyWalk 53.47 & ave. pace 16:30, frigid this year with wind chill at zero
    • registered for Seroogy's Valentine 5K on 2.5.22 ~ medico nixed race b/c inflammation in knee due to overuse & my arthritis = sad me but good for my knee
    • 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
    7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together ~ excellent goal last two years to be continued
    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 basement
    Word for 2022: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,162 Member
    Hour commitment - I won’t eat again until when DH wants dinner.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,055 Member
    🐰🐓🐣🐥🤗🐥🐣🐰🐓
    🐰🐣🐥APRIL 2022 🐥🐣🐰
    🐰🐓🐣🐥🤗🐥🐣🐰🐓
    Life Affirmations
    🔹WOTY - CONSOLIDATE
    🔹I am in tune with my dreams
    🔹I know what is right for me
    🔹I will pursue my dreams and greatest passion
    🔹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!
    Personal Stats:
    • 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 2019: 151.2
    • 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
    20 Feb 2022: 138.6
    18 Mar 2022: 139.1
    27 Mar 2022: 138.0
    April Daily Habits:
    Week 3
    Fri:🌷 Sat:🌷Sun:🌷 Mon:🌷
    Tue: Wed:Thu:
    1. Weight < 140: (I weigh each morning after ablutions)
    2. Reduce Fat%: 29.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2 23.4 21%
    3. Increase Muscle%: 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7: 30.9: 31.8
    4. Calories in the green:
    5. Steps > 7500:
    6. Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily:
    7. Active hours > 6 daily:
    8. 11pm shutdown of devices:
    9. Cleanup sweep ground floor rooms:
    10. make bed > 10 minutes of flex:
    11. Journal/Habit Tracker:

    Recap: Mon 18 Apr:
    • Meditation🌷
    • Morning Workout🌷
    • Start to Sort Summer clothes🌷
    • Gardening🌷
    • April Tiny Habit🌷
    • Laundry🌷
    • Self Care 🌷
    • Solid habits + track🌷
    Positive Intentions: Tues 19:
    • Meditation
    • Morning Workout
    • continue to sort summer clothes
    • Gardening
    • JFT April Challenge
    • crochet/craft
    • Work on Sole Mates spreadsheet
    • April Tiny Habit
    • Laundry
    • Self Care
    • Solid habits + track
    Investigating positive Identity based habits
    I am a person who abstains from late night snacking. March, 31/31:
    April:
    Me: 18 ~|~ LNS: 0 ~|~ Streak: 54
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    APRIL CHALLENGE
    I already pre-plan meals for the day. However, my daily CI fat %age had drifted up quite a bit, so:
    I commit to keeping my CI fat%age within 2% of my daily goal 90% of the days. (Allows 3 pass days for celebrations 🤦‍♀️)
    April Challenge:
    CI Fat %age < 27%
    🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣
    🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🤦‍♀️🐣
    🤦‍♀️🐣🐣🐣
    Pass days:
    Tues 12: lunch outing with daughters. Hard to log accurately so taking it as a pass day.
    Fri 15: family picnic lunch, and dinner. As above.
    Mostly back on track today.


    🦄 Terri

  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,162 Member
    Hour commitment - I won’t eat again until tomorrow. Didn’t have desserts today.
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,647 Member
    edited April 2022
    Recap M 4/18
    1) PT exercises before work :p could tell I skipped 3 days, only did one complete set
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks :neutral: too tired 6.3K 16 floors 11/14
    3) Net calories < 200 red / 96 oz. water :( Easter dinner leftovers, careful w/ portions, including trifle for dessert -438, sodium not green but good, fiber good, protein ok, calcium low, 112 oz. water (to flush system)
    4) Catch up emails / GA-S testing & F&Ds / figure out observation schedule? didn't reach that section of regs = 2/3
    5) Newspaper / wash more dishes / put away serving pieces, silver, plates ~ organized on dining room table / prep lunch & clothes for T workplace hike / another ta-da? TA-DA! = 3.5/5
    6) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / Voltaren / Calm app / 6:15 alarm (PT exercises before work) :mrgreen: 6/6

    JFT T 4/19
    1) PT exercises before work :smiley: two sets
    2) Move hourly / workplace hike at noon (Quarry Park)
    3) Net calories <200 red / 96 oz. water
    4) GA-S testing & F&Ds / prep webinar summary forms for W & Th / Facebook Live video / figure out observations needed / leave work 3:30
    5) 3:45 annual skin check at dermatologist / gas in car / dog food on sale / wash dishes / digital declutter / another ta-da?
    6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / Calm & pray / 6:15 alarm (PT one set, PT appt 8:30)


    April 5# challenge {Sat. weigh-ins}
    SW 4/2 173#
    4/9 171# net calories & sodium better this week
    4/16 171.5# fast food night before

    About me: Carmela
    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 ~
    • 1.31.22 forgot to measure & log (DDS 8:20, quick stops at bread store & grocery essentials, then to mom & dad's for her bday)
    • 3.1.22 (still recovering from flu 2.23-2.25)
    • 3.31.22 maintaining not gaining
    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
    • Started PT (physical therapy) exercises 1.28.22 due to overuse of arthritic knees
    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
    • Frenzy on the Fox (River Trail) 5K on 1.21.22 ~ untimed event, per MapMyWalk 53.47 & ave. pace 16:30, frigid this year with wind chill at zero
    • registered for Seroogy's Valentine 5K on 2.5.22 ~ medico nixed race b/c inflammation in knee due to overuse & my arthritis = sad me but good for my knee
    • 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
    7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together ~ excellent goal last two years to be continued
    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 basement
    Word for 2022: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship
  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 1,002 Member
    I was dragging a bit yesterday, so I didn't get much done around the house or for my classes. But the shopping trip was reasonably productive, and I came home with two pairs of trail shorts, a few basic tees, and a new pair of sneakers. Still need a couple of swimsuits, but that's a bigger project, as is sorting through my warm season clothing to find what fits. Despite the chilly weather, the heat and humidity of a NJ summer are not far off B)

    Recap - Monday 4/18
    Plan meals - :)
    Log - :)
    Balanced meals - Reasonable choices, but low protein
    Hydrate - :)
    Exercise - No
    Clean up kitchen - No
    Bit of clothes shopping - :)
    Prep and grading - No

    JFT Tuesday 4/18
    Plan meals - :)
    Log
    Balanced meals
    Hydrate
    Exercise
    Clean up kitchen
    2 chores
    Prep and grading

    April challenge
    SW (4/1): 171.4
    GW: 166.4
    4/8: 169.8 (-1.6) Really happy to see this number :)
    4/15: 168.8 (-2.6) Halfway :)
    Meal planning: 12/30
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,162 Member
    Hour commitment - car trouble! Had to come back home for a few days to get it fixed. I won't eat again until after 12 pm. No desserts today unless I want sugarfree of no sugar added.
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,467 Member
    I've really fallen off the wagon this month. With work being crazy, I've been eating out more and exercising less. Bad combination, but I'm just drained at the end of the day and can't drag my bumout of bed in the morning. Was going to ride this evening with the bike club, but it's snowing and I am a wimp. Plus the road are wet from rain yesterday.

    Today is already shot food wise as I had a nutty buddy bar for breakfast and a chocolate chip cookie for lunch. Plan is to do better this evening and restart with preparation and goals tomorrow. Not preparing lunch is a big downfall of mine. I get too hungry and then either eat junk or wait until I get home and eat a meal followed by another meal just a few hours later. Crazy...

    Late for posting goals, but here they are
    JFT Tuesday
    - Up by 6:30 :(
    - shower :(
    - work by 8:00 :smiley:
    - Meetings... :smiley:
    - Train calibration tech on new procedure :smiley:
    - Meetings
    - Leave work by 4:30
    - Bible study at 6:30
    - Leftover chili for dinner
    - No alcohol
    - Bed by 10:00 pm

    Hope your Tuesday feels less like a Monday than mine does...
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,580 Member
    JFT Wednesday
    1. Tea! Check in on MFP. Breathing & stretching. AM elliptical. PRELOG ALL FOOD.
    2. Before Class: Check email. Squats/crunches/pushups. FINISH SUB PLANS.
    3. English classes: Writing lesson: adding detail and support.
    4. SEL classes: Finish/polish script. Pay for hair doodads - Venmo? Sub plans for Thursday? LOL.
    5. Online classes: Reply to emails; enter grades. Input late work. Lunch: SCP, read. Review memoir unit. Comment on 3 blog posts. Plan for blog post.
    6. Planning: Grade poetry projects. Call Edgenuity section 2. Read EOP; update Goodreads. Duolingo lesson. SCP. FINISH SUB PLANS. Draft Week 16.
    7. Afternoon: Park walk. SCP. Elliptical?
    8. Evening: Livestream. Dinner: Chicken salad? 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. Floss, rinse, brush teeth.
    10. Upcoming: Articles? Conferences? Check in with professional partner.

    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: 205.2

    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.
    7. Theater: Read play for discussion Mar 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 have too much going on!
    2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence.
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,162 Member
    edited April 2022
    Hour commitment - After I finish my squash, I won't eat again until after 5 pm. I can still have my dose of metamusal.
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,162 Member
    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,955 Member
    JFT - April 20
    1.5L of water
    Log all Food
    Exercise
    Log into JFT
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,161 Member
    pridesabtch wrote: »
    I've really fallen off the wagon this month. With work being crazy, I've been eating out more and exercising less. Bad combination, but I'm just drained at the end of the day and can't drag my bumout of bed in the morning. Was going to ride this evening with the bike club, but it's snowing and I am a wimp. Plus the road are wet from rain yesterday.

    Today is already shot food wise as I had a nutty buddy bar for breakfast and a chocolate chip cookie for lunch. Plan is to do better this evening and restart with preparation and goals tomorrow. Not preparing lunch is a big downfall of mine. I get too hungry and then either eat junk or wait until I get home and eat a meal followed by another meal just a few hours later. Crazy...

    Late for posting goals, but here they are
    JFT Tuesday
    - Up by 6:30 :(
    - shower :(
    - work by 8:00 :smiley:
    - Meetings... :smiley:
    - Train calibration tech on new procedure :smiley:
    - Meetings
    - Leave work by 4:30
    - Bible study at 6:30
    - Leftover chili for dinner
    - No alcohol
    - Bed by 10:00 pm

    Hope your Tuesday feels less like a Monday than mine does...

    Sometimes we all have times where nothing seems to be going in the right direction. The good thing is you know where it's going wrong and how to correct it!

    And not going out for a bike ride in the snow and wet roads does not make you a wimp! I wouldn't do it either!
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,293 Member
    JFT I am going to skip the cookies and candy. I am going to eat yogurt and a green salad. My salad recipe is a quarter cucumber, a quarter green pepper, and a handful of fresh spinach, with sugar free fat free poppyseed dressing. I can do this!
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,467 Member
    pridesabtch wrote: »

    Late for posting goals, but here they are
    JFT Tuesday
    - Up by 6:30 :(
    - shower :(
    - work by 8:00 :smiley:
    - Meetings... :smiley:
    - Train calibration tech on new procedure :smiley:
    - Meetings :smiley:
    - Leave work by 4:30 :smiley:
    - Bible study at 6:30 :smiley:
    - Leftover chili for dinner :smiley:
    - No alcohol :smiley:
    - Bed by 10:00 pm :(

    Hope your Tuesday feels less like a Monday than mine does...

    With the weather reeking havoc in the east, snow yesterday, freeze warning this morning and 60's with rain this afternoon, it's hard to schedule any outdoor activity. I just renewed my Peleton subscription so I need to get back on the damn bike on my off days. I just can't seem to find the energy. I need a nap after work everyday, I think it's more mental exhaustion than physical, but that is just the way it is right now. Big global issues and no good solutions.

    Family life is okay, but I'm really not doing my share of the work around the house. It is all falling on hubby, or just not getting done. I think we are free this weekend and can do a few things, but if the weather is nice, it's hard to stay inside.

    JFT Wednesday
    - up by 6:30 :(
    - shower :(
    - work by 8:00 :(
    - meetings at 8:30 7 9:00 :smiley:
    - Protein bar for breakfast instead of doughnuts :smiley:
    - Prepare metrics for tomorrow meeting
    - Management review meeting/lunch
    - Meeting with legal at 1:30
    - Call about customer complaint
    - Home by 5:00
    - No alcohol
    - bed by 11:00

    Happy Wednesday y'all!
  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 1,002 Member
    Recap - Tuesday 4/19
    Plan meals - :)
    Log - :)
    Balanced meals - :)
    Hydrate - :)
    Exercise - No
    Clean up kitchen - No
    2 chores - :)
    Prep and grading - :)

    JFT Wednesday 4/20
    Plan meals - No
    Log
    Balanced meals
    Hydrate
    Exercise outdoors
    Clean up kitchen
    Laundry
    Tulip farm
    Pack
    Prep and grading

    April challenge
    SW (4/1): 171.4
    GW: 166.4
    4/8: 169.8 (-1.6) Really happy to see this number :)
    4/15: 168.8 (-2.6) Halfway :)
    Meal planning: 12/30
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,162 Member
    Hour commitment - Got my 2nd COVID booster yesterday! Just a sore arm, so far. I won't have my coffee stuff until after 8 am. No desserts today unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,647 Member
    edited April 2022
    Recap T 4/19
    1) PT exercises before work :smiley: two sets
    2) Move hourly :smiley: 11K 16 floors 14/14 boom! / workplace hike at noon (Quarry Park) :smiley: beautiful weather & big group of 18, walked along trail adjacent to Duck Creek running fast, 1.33 mi
    3) Net calories <200 red / 96 oz. water :| net cals -52 but sodium very red, fiber spot on, protein low-ish, calcium low, water low at 64 oz.
    4) GA-S testing & F&Ds / prep webinar summary forms for W & Th / Facebook Live video / figure out observations needed ~ oh my stars, asst. mgr REALLY dumbed down this section / leave work 3:30 = 5/5
    5) 3:45 annual skin check at dermatologist / gas in car station just too busy / dog food on sale / wash dishes / digital declutter / another ta-da? TA-DA! = 4/6
    6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / Calm & pray / 6:15 alarm (PT one set, PT appt 8:30) :mrgreen: 6/6

    JFT W 4/20
    1) PT exercises one set / PT appt. 8:30 :smiley: now that strengthening of knees is going well, worked more on improving balance to help with hips & knees
    2) Move hourly / pace during webinar / stairs breaks
    3) Net calories <200 red / 96 oz. water
    4) Webinar 10:00 - 12:00 / complete webinar summary form, pdf & digitally sign / GA-S testing & F&Ds / prep observation checklist / emails current
    5) Gas in car (if rain holds off) / put away Easter dinner dishes / newspaper / declutter 15 min. / another ta-da?
    6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / Calm & pray / 6:15 alarm (PT exercises before work)

    April 5# challenge {Sat. weigh-ins}
    SW 4/2 173#
    4/9 171# net calories & sodium better this week
    4/16 171.5# fast food night before

    About me: Carmela
    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 ~
    • 1.31.22 forgot to measure & log (DDS 8:20, quick stops at bread store & grocery essentials, then to mom & dad's for her bday)
    • 3.1.22 (still recovering from flu 2.23-2.25)
    • 3.31.22 maintaining not gaining
    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
    • Started PT (physical therapy) exercises 1.28.22 due to overuse of arthritic knees
    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
    • Frenzy on the Fox (River Trail) 5K on 1.21.22 ~ untimed event, per MapMyWalk 53.47 & ave. pace 16:30, frigid this year with wind chill at zero
    • registered for Seroogy's Valentine 5K on 2.5.22 ~ medico nixed race b/c inflammation in knee due to overuse & my arthritis = sad me but good for my knee
    • 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
    7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together ~ excellent goal last two years to be continued
    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 basement
    Word for 2022: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,162 Member
    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,293 Member
    I'm doing well on the no candy/cookies deal so far. I have been grabbing pistachios instead. That should break the sugar habit, and then I can work on the munching. Or maybe go from pistachios to carrots.
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,162 Member
    Hour commitment - After my milk and walnuts, I won't eat again until after 5 pm. Can still have my dose of metamusal.
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,162 Member
    Hour commitment - After I finish my beef patty, I won't eat again until tomorrow.
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,293 Member
    Yay! I did it! No candy or cookies!
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,955 Member
    JFT - April 20
    1.5L of water - 👿
    Log all Food - 🙂
    Exercise - 👿
    Log into JFT - 🙂

    JFT - April 21
    1.5L of water
    Log all Food
    Exercise
    Log into JFT

    @pridesabtch - the mental exhaustion is what has kicked my butt the last year. I keep thinking I’m seeing an end in sight and I’m not. Hopefully we both get a break soon.

    @Anniesquats100 - Good job! You should be proud of yourself
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,055 Member
    edited April 2022
    🐰🐓🐣🐥🤗🐥🐣🐰🐓
    🐰🐣🐥APRIL 2022 🐥🐣🐰
    🐰🐓🐣🐥🤗🐥🐣🐰🐓
    Life Affirmations
    🔹WOTY - CONSOLIDATE
    🔹I am in tune with my dreams
    🔹I know what is right for me
    🔹I will pursue my dreams and greatest passion
    🔹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!
    Personal Stats:
    • 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 2019: 151.2
    • 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
    20 Feb 2022: 138.6
    18 Mar 2022: 139.1
    27 Mar 2022: 138.0
    April Daily Habits:
    Week 3
    Fri:🌷 Sat:🌷Sun:🌷 Mon:🌷
    Tue:🌷Wed:🌷Thu:
    1. Weight < 140: (I weigh each morning after ablutions)
    2. Reduce Fat%: 29.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2 23.4 21%
    3. Increase Muscle%: 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7: 30.9: 31.8
    4. Calories in the green:
    5. Steps > 7500:
    6. Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily:
    7. Active hours > 6 daily:
    8. 11pm shutdown of devices:
    9. Cleanup sweep ground floor rooms:
    10. make bed > 10 minutes of flex:
    11. Journal/Habit Tracker:

    Recap: Wed 20 Apr:
    • Meditation🌷
    • Morning Workout🌷
    • Birthday lunch outing with my girls🌷
    • Celebration dinner wit DH🌷
    • JFT April challenge🌷
    • April Tiny Habit🌷
    • Laundry🌷
    • Self Care 🌷
    • Solid habits + track🌷
    Positive Intentions: Thurs 21:
    • Meditation🌷
    • Morning Workout🌷
    • continue to sort summer clothes
    • Gardening
    • JFT April Challenge
    • crochet/craft
    • finish/post Sole Mates spreadsheet
    • April Tiny Habit
    • Laundry
    • Self Care
    • Solid habits + track
    Investigating positive Identity based habits
    I am a person who abstains from late night snacking. March, 31/31:
    April:
    Me: 20 ~|~ LNS: 0 ~|~ Streak: 56
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    APRIL CHALLENGE
    I already pre-plan meals for the day. However, my daily CI fat %age had drifted up quite a bit, so:
    I commit to keeping my CI fat%age within 2% of my daily goal 90% of the days. (Allows 3 pass days for celebrations 🤦‍♀️)
    April Challenge:
    CI Fat %age < 27%
    🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣
    🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🤦‍♀️🐣
    🤦‍♀️🐣🐣🐣🐣🤦‍♀️
    Pass days:
    Tues 12: lunch outing with daughters. Hard to log accurately so taking it as a pass day.
    Fri 15: family picnic lunch, and dinner. As above.
    Wed 20: Birthday celebrations
    I wasn’t going to bother tracking yesterday, then curiosity got the better of me.
    I had planned my lunch, and had a half portion of prawn linguine, and a few skinny chips from sharing portion. Dinner was fillet steak and stir fry, so not too bad. Did 13,779 steps as we were gaming in the town. (Ingress) DED bought me a chocolate orange, so fats were a little inflated 😝 but still under goal, so, all in all, not too bad.

    You all have such busy lives. I’m not surprised that you feel exhausted from time to time. And the wintry weather exacerbates the situation. Hang in there! Spring is on the way.


    🦄 Terri



  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,161 Member
    Anniesquats100 wrote: »
    Yay! I did it! No candy or cookies!

    Wheyyy! Well done!
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,467 Member
    pridesabtch wrote: »
    JFT Wednesday
    - up by 6:30 :(
    - shower :(
    - work by 8:00 :(
    - meetings at 8:30 7 9:00 :smiley:
    - Protein bar for breakfast instead of doughnuts :smiley:
    - Prepare metrics for tomorrow meeting :smiley:
    - Management review meeting/lunch :smiley:
    - Meeting with legal at 1:30 :smiley:
    - Call about customer complaint :smiley:
    - Home by 5:00 :(
    - No alcohol :smiley:
    - bed by 11:00 :smiley:

    Happy Wednesday y'all!

    Raining again, but warmer today. I get the feeling we are going to swing right past spring and hit summer before we know it. Busy day at work, but nothing too stressful other than one morning meeting with the commercial team explaining to them that the legal team made the call on the document and they have to live with it. Hopefully they will understand.

    Dropped V off this morning for her Choir trip to Williamsburg VA. They have a competition tomorrow and a haunted tour of Williamsburg then they go to Busch Gardens on Saturday before coming home Sunday. It is supposed to be nice tomorrow and she is out of town, so I may try to ride. We'll see.

    Spin class this evening and then maybe dinner out with hubby. Just depends on how I feel and if anyone shows up for class. Also need to run by mom's today and get her bills sorted.

    JFT Thursday
    - Up by 5:30 :smiley:
    - Leave house by 6:20 :smiley:
    - Drop V off at 6:45 and wait for bus to leave at 7:30. :smiley:
    - Work by 8:00 :smiley:
    - Check email :smiley:
    - Check in with MFP :smiley:
    - Do some data entry
    - Prep for afternoon meetings
    - Log food
    - Stay green
    - Mom's
    - Spin class
    - Date night
    - Home by 10:00
    - Bed by 11:30

    Happy almost Friday y'all!
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,580 Member
    JFT Thursday
    1. Tea! Check in on MFP. Breathing & stretching. Lifts.
    2. Log food in calendar. Fold laundry. (Movie?)
    3. AM elliptical. Park walk.
    4. Doctor appointments.
    5. Read EOP and update Goodreads.
    6. Comment on 3 blog posts. Link to blog.
    7. YMCA.
    8. Evening: Tweetchats. Update WCDP. Dinner: Chicken salad. 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: Podcast Friday. Cleanup Saturday. Library workshop Saturday. Livestreams Sunday.

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    End of 2018: 189.2
    End of 2019: 196.4
    End of 2020: 187.4
    End of 2021: 194.4
    Today: 205.6

    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.
    7. Theater: Read play for discussion Mar 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. Log. Log. Log. I don't know why I can't remember things. :(
    2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence.
  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 1,002 Member
    Great day at the tulip farm yesterday! Even though it was a bit windy, it felt great to get out in the sun and enjoy all the glorious color. The farm is huge, and I did quite a bit of walking, but it was nice to have the extra exercise calories. Lunch options were limited, but I tried to make a reasonable selection from the food truck offerings and avoided the treats in the bakery barn. So all in all, not a bad day from a diet and exercise perspective. The weekend will be more challenging, as we'll be out of town and limited to restaurant and takeout food. Again, I'll try to do my best, but I'm not sure I'll log and won't be setting the usual goals. Hopefully I'll be able to get a good bit of walking in.

    Have a fantastic weekend everyone!

    Recap - Wednesday 4/20
    Plan meals - No
    Log - :)
    Balanced meals - :)
    Hydrate - :)
    Exercise outdoors - :) Lots of walking!
    Clean up kitchen - :)
    Laundry :)
    Tulip farm - :)
    Pack - No. Left it for this morning.
    Prep and grading :)

    April challenge
    SW (4/1): 171.4
    GW: 166.4
    4/8: 169.8 (-1.6) Really happy to see this number :)
    4/15: 168.8 (-2.6) Halfway :)
    4/21: 168.0 (-3.4) One day early this week :)
    Meal planning: 12/30

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