DAILY QOTD (Question Of The Day)
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ITs THROW BACK FRIDAY QOTD
In weeks 3 and 4 we worked on having a Sleep routine. Did you enjoy this LTGL? Has it benefited you to this day?
Yes it was a good one! I am keeping up with it too. I get to bed on time and wake up at the same time everyday without an alarm clock. It's great!1 -
ITs THROW BACK FRIDAY QOTD
In weeks 3 and 4 we worked on having a Sleep routine. Did you enjoy this LTGL? Has it benefited you to this day?
Getting into bed on time is something I struggle with regularly... once in bed I am usually soundly sleeping within minutes. The mind no longer spins and goes in 20 different directions and no more tossing and turning all night long! This came about once I started making a daily to do list (thanks to @kaliswalker suggestion on SP 5% Challenges) and crossing as much off as possible then moving anything not accomplished to the next day. At the end of the day the list now shows everything completed with nothing left to do except sleep! Eating healthy and being on my feet and off my seat helps too!
I still struggle with getting into bed on time, but it is better and the challenge does help!1 -
ITs THROW BACK FRIDAY QOTD
2-11-22
In weeks 3 and 4 we worked on having a Sleep routine. Did you enjoy this LTGL? Has it benefited you to this day?
It has been a help. I even have my fitbit set to send me a "it is bedtime" reminder!!
Once in bed IF I turn the light out I am usually asleep quickly. But going to bed earlier has resulted in waking earlier..like 4 AM somedays. Other times "in bed" means reading and can lose track of time then.
Maybe I need to set a second alarm that says...Are you still awake!! LOL
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@Katiecondy1 ,,, LOL Katie, I changed my ring tone to: "Rise Up" It totally makes me LAUGH SO HARD in the morning when my alarm goes off,,,,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwgr_IMeEgA 0 -
Sleep isn’t hard for me-I wake up at 6:05 since my family gets up at 6:10. Going to bed at night-I am usually good about going to bed at 11. Sometimes I fall asleep on the couch1
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*** SIDE NOTE*** the song "Rise up" is a courageous song indeed. It gives me the power to help face ALL I do, ,, when I wake up the "I'll rise up" words, well I am waking up, I am rising up,,, and that does make me giggle, and I am READY to go. My Spiritual life gives me so much and it's a priority. So in the AM I study around that and also before bed. Life is hard at times,,,,, it's all a part of my evening and AM routine.
QOTD For Saturday 2/12/22
How old you do feel? Have you ever taken a "age test"? You do not have to do that, if you feel much younger, say so, if you feel older ,, that's okay too!
Here's one if you are curious,,, at the end most of these will ask for your email addy (I DO NOT LIKE THAT!) this one will have you do a survey. Oh no doubt it'll gear ads towards you, but we end up with ads no matter what so I went neutral as I could ,, and ehhhh they didn't ask for any personal that I'd give ( I did not do the income I hit prefer to not answer ,, did that on the ones I could) etc.
https://brainfall.com/quizzes/whats-your-true-age/
It says I am 40! Years ago I did one of these, it SPURRED ME ONTO being healthier because it said 80!! YUP!! 80!! I am in my lower 60s.0 -
Your true age is 45. That makes you a "Fabulous Fortysomething.”
Too funny!
Actually, since Thanksgiving, I am feeling older but I suppose it's because I had so much stress. Before I got sick in 2014 I was a power walker working up to a half marathon and I felt and looked my best ever!
Interesting how the mind works. I was 17 in 1970 when I was in a tragic car accident that took the life of my 15-year-old friend. I had no memory of that accident until 41 years later I had total recall. Emotionally it was like having the same accident. In my mind and emotions, I was 18 again and it took therapy to get me back to being age-appropriate.
Great Question, Diane!4 -
It was a fun test to do!! LOVE how it says we are both younger!! Anyone else wish to take it? Please if you'd like let us know how it went for you.
QOTD For Sunday.
HEY for MANY it's SUPER BOWL SUNDAY!!
Are you watching?
Do you have a favorite team between the Rams and the Bengalsls? (SORRY for all of us who's team did not make it in,,,, mine ,, Pats)
Do you have a plan around eating? Is it "anything goes today!" or "some stuff" Or even "Nah, I'm here for the game/commercials/half time etc)?
I am watching it (almost QUIT a job I LOVED when they refused to let me have SUPER BOWL SUNDAY OFF!! I worked every single Sunday ,, with the exception of 3 religious meetings a year, and SUPER BOWL SUNDAYYYYYY!! She didn't think I was serious until I said "I QUIT THEN!" Her face DROPPED!! Hehehehehe after that I had NO ISSUES having it off AND that year I also got a very nice raise!) I'll be cheering on the BENGALSS since the Rams beat the Pats,, well a NO BRAINER plus,,, the Bengals are the under dogs by far. Odds are a 4 point spread for the Rams.
I might,, might make pizza English Muffins which will keep me in my usual sodium (LOW SODIUM) goal and also calorie range. Strangely through the entire season, even when a friend came over with real pizza,, I've not felt the need to eat while watching. Its about the game now, OH I HOPE IT's INTERESTING!!! I'll be in text with a few people if a few friends do not come. LOL We've been trying ALL season to get together. Hey I didn't vacuum,, OOPS ,, I might have to! I did on Monday , but still,,,,,
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QOTD For Saturday 2/12/22
How old you do feel? Have you ever taken a "age test"? You do not have to do that, if you feel much younger, say so, if you feel older ,, that's okay too!
Your true age is 38. That makes you "A Little Older, A Little Wiser."
Bwahahaha🤣😂 that's comical, I'm 61 and some days feel 81. Actually since living a healthy lifestyle most days I feel better than I ever have in my life, I'm definitely healthier and more fit than I was when I was a teenager.1 -
QOTD For Sunday
Are you watching?
Do you have a favorite team between the Rams and the Bengals? (SORRY for all of us who's team did not make it in,,,, mine ,, Pats)
Do you have a plan around eating? Is it "anything goes today!" or "some stuff" Or even "Nah, I'm here for the game/commercials/half time etc)?
Yes, I'm watching... My teams are all out so I'm pulling for the Bengals, but I'm saying I'm rooting for the Rams because every team I root for lately loses... Go Rams!!
Superbowl is a special occasion in our family so it turns into a feast and pick kind of spread if anyone is around other than hubs and I. Looks like it might be just the two of us this year so I'm making Healthy Buffalo Chicken Bites w/ blue cheese crumbles, possibly Sweet & Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Fries, Skinny Baked Jalapeno Poppers and maybe Broccoli Apple Salad if I have time in the morning. More than likely it well still be a stay in calorie and macro range with healthy versions of football food.2 -
QOTD For Saturday 2/12/22
How old you do feel? Have you ever taken a "age test"? You do not have to do that, if you feel much younger, say so, if you feel older ,, that's okay too!
Your true age is 50. That makes you an "Old Fart."
HA! My numerical age is 55 and 6 months (exactly) as of tomorrow. So I am younger. But “Old Fart?” I’d hate to see what my hubby’s age would be (he’s 71 in real life).
Actually, I don’t feel any different than I did when I was seventeen. I have always been called an old soul, so I guess I’ve always been fifty…..
QOTD For Sunday
Are you watching?
Do you have a favorite team between the Rams and the Bengals? (SORRY for all of us who's team did not make it in,,,, mine ,, Pats)
Yes, I’m watching and I’m rooting for the Bengals. I used to live in San Diego as a teen, and the Chargers were still in S.D. So the Rams were rivals and not very liked in my house. Of course, originally being from Connecticut, we grew up with the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, and Red Sox. So my childhood teams always rule, but now I have to pretend that I care about the Bay Area teams (San Jose Sharks, San Francisco 49ers, Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants). Above all for Hubby are the Las Vegas Raiders as he grew up with them being the Oakland Raiders, and once a Raider, always a Raider. And the Oakland A’s are up there if the S.F. Giants are tanking.
GO Bengals!!!!!
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@Dianedoessmiles1 -it says I am 36! Wahoo I will take it since I am actually 42. I feel like I am 30s/40s. I know I can’t be too young since I have a 17 yo. My friends are either my age or 5-10 years older (some of my friends had kids later in life than me but our kids are same age)1
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Are you watching?
Do you have a favorite team between the Rams and the Bengalsls? (SORRY for all of us who's team did not make it in,,,, mine ,, Pats)
Not watching unless we try a commercial or two. Hubby isn’t in a super bowl thing where you win money (last year he won twice in one game because of his scoring went). We might watch the puppy bowl!2 -
Are you watching?
Do you have a favorite team between the Rams and the Bengals?
Yes, I’m watching and I’m rooting for the Bengals.1 -
QOTD for 2/14/22 I do not celebrate holidays, but realize many do. Monday is one. Many celebrate with food, chocolates and flowers (hearing those are hard to come by!).
Will be given, or for those who love sales,,,,, will you have more chocolate or other sweets around the house? If so, can you control the amount eaten? If you are being taken out or taking someone out to eat, how will you do?
As mentioned I do not celebrate holidays, sales? OH SHOOT I LOVE a good sale. It took me EONS OF YEARS to realize "Just because it's on sale, does NOT mean you A) Need it
if buying some that you need buy EXTRA to "save" money (it never saves me on calories!). I used to tell myself "Oh I CAN CONTROL It" LIAR!! LOL I was such a LIAR to myself. So now? Nah, I'll skip any sales. I DO keep chocolate in the house, but have learned so much more about eating just a tiny tiny bit and I am fine. Its been a long 11 years!! 0 -
QOTD for 2/14/22
Will be given, or for those who love sales,,,,, will you have more chocolate or other sweets around the house? If so, can you control the amount eaten? If you are being taken out or taking someone out to eat, how will you do?
We've never been big on celebrating Valentines Day, just a card and a small token gift. Generally we have a nicer dinner but after today being Superbowl we'll probably just have a glass of wine and I bought chocolate covered strawberries. I've learned to stay clear of the candy sales after holidays and have gotten much better about how much candy I keep in the house even though I can control how much I eat 95% of the time. I still have a Cadbury Egg from Easter 2020 and Peppermint Chocolates from Christmas 2020, don't need anymore.1 -
Will be given, or for those who love sales,,,,, will you have more chocolate or other sweets around the house? If so, can you control the amount eaten? If you are being taken out or taking someone out to eat, how will you do
We will have a bit more chocolate around the house. I will probably consume some but not go crazy. I will track it. We won’t go out to eat because my younger one will be at dance all night1 -
QOTD For Weds 2/16/22
Are you satisfied with where you are in life overall? Is there anything you'd like to change?
I LOVE TO DREAM BIG!! I just do. Am I satisfied overall? Yes. Definitely yes. BUT are there things I wish I could change? My health, but since that can't be changed, It never stoops me from dreaming. Because the mind is endless. I am not working now, its amazing how many things I've found to do. New things I am learning, and different roles we can take on. These things make me so grateful to be able to do all that I can.0 -
QOTD For Weds 2/16/22
Are you satisfied with where you are in life overall? Is there anything you'd like to change?
Overall... YES. If I could change/improve one thing it would be to better organize my time. Time management has never been my strong suit and I always somehow manage to get what needs to be done, done but things would be smoother. I guess I'm okay with it though because whatever you don't change, you choose! I do my best work under pressure.0 -
QOTD For Weds 2/16/22
Are you satisfied with where you are in life overall? Is there anything you'd like to change?
Overall... YES. If I could change/improve one thing it would be to better organize my time. Time management has never been my strong suit and I always somehow manage to get what needs to be done, done but things would be smoother. I guess I'm okay with it though because whatever you don't change, you choose! I do my best work under pressure.
I LIKE that Cat!! AND you always get stuff done, though when we don't "on time" it's still okay.1 -
QOTD for Weds 2/16
If nothing at all stood in your way, not health, money, situation etc. etc. what type of job would you like to do?
It's actually an international building work. It pulls at my heart each time I hear about it, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE being a part of a very well organized, caring organization that is putting others ahead of themselves. People from all different nationalities working together, without any hate etc.0 -
QOTD For Weds 2/15/22
Are you satisfied with where you are in life overall? Is there anything you'd like to change?
I am satisfied with life. Wish I could get my weight down and life totally back to normal1 -
QOTD for Weds 2/16
If nothing at all stood in your way, not health, money, situation etc. etc. what type of job would you like to do?
I would love to work with autistic children doing ABA1 -
QOTD for Weds 2/16
If nothing at all stood in your way, not health, money, situation etc. etc. what type of job would you like to do?
Retail... I did it for most of my life and LOVED it. Did other jobs where I made more money but truly enjoyed working in retail and ended up never having to worry about the money. It is true that if you do what you love, you never work a day in your life!2 -
@Catwmncat ,, I LOVE retail. So many hate it, but it's fun to make others happy.
@Bookienj,,, LOVE your answers to both!! Working with children who face things other children don't so they can cope better,, that's GREAT!! My GGS is coming in on the Spectrum,,, He's not fully diagnosed , since he's not in any social settings of his peers. Awww I love him so much. At my house, he can just be who he is, not on any schedule for that little bit. But he does have to behave. So far that's not an issue.1 -
QOTD for Thurs 2/17/22
How often do you weigh? Would you say why (NOT required)
I'm weigh daily. For me, I LOVE NUMBERS so that has a small part in it. I've done this for years, but now that I have health issues, I need to weigh in. If the scale goes up 2 lbs in 24 hours, or 5 in a week, I have to call cardiologist. But I DO LOVE Numbers. I actually weigh several times a day for that reason. LOL It's a GUESSING GAME!! "When I step ,,,, will it up 8 ozs? For what I ate, it SHOULD be,,, etc. LOL It's a game for me. There's no stress, no expectations. I do have a weekly goal, and a monthly goal, but not the daily one.0 -
Used to do daily...kinda twice a week now for each group I belong to..but might go back to daily..realizing that it can change from up / down day to day.1
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A BIGGIE QOTD for many of us:
Do you often feel stressed?
On and off, yes, generally overall, only about health0 -
QOTD for Thurs 2/17/22
How often do you weigh? Would you say why (NOT required)
Once weekly... Every Caturday!
I found that when I weigh-in more often I tend to be more lax with my diet and exercise if the scale is down and get stressed if the scale is up and I think it should be down... so, now I just weigh weekly and take the weight with a grain of salt. I know how I'm doing by how my clothes fit and how I feel.1 -
A BIGGIE QOTD for many of us:
Do you often feel stressed?
24/7, but only because there are not enough hours in the day (or maybe because I don't manage my time well)1
