JUST FOR TODAY -- One Day at a Time .... Daily commitment thread for 2019
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Checking in from Wednesday
1. NO MORE AM RUNNING. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea!
2. Before school: Check class websites. Update first directions.
3. Class 1: New groups. Choose sections for project. Begin analysis. HAND OUT PROGRESS REPORTS; INCLUDE ACT INFO. Add project on Classroom.
4. Class 2-3: New groups. Choose sections for project. Begin movie. Project sections due for homework (homework not done; may not finish movie).HAND OUT PROGRESS REPORTS; INCLUDE ACT INFO.
5. Planning: A - Update class websites. B - Input classwork grades. C - Update lesson plans. D - Call parents.
6. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. NO SNACKING. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! UPON ARRIVING HOME: PLAN AND LOG FOR TOMORROW.
7. Dinner: Fish curry? Rehearsal.
8. Read 10 pages of Lady from the Black Lagoon. Update Goodreads Friday. Weigh and prep celery. Pack lunch.
9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Alarm set for 6:00.
JFT Thursday
1. NO MORE AM RUNNING. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea!
2. Before school: Check class websites. Update first directions. Check with C about lab - sub? Monday?
3. Class 1: Writing prompt. Socratic seminar.
4. Class 2-3: Put homework in crate. Get viewing guide. Continue movie. HAND OUT PROGRESS REPORTS TO 3.
5. Planning: Meeting. Sub plans.
6. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. NO SNACKING. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! UPON ARRIVING HOME: PLAN AND LOG FOR TOMORROW.
7. Dinner: Beef stew. OPENING NIGHT.
8. Read 10 pages of Lady from the Black Lagoon. Update Goodreads Friday. Weigh and prep celery. Pack lunch.
9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Alarm set for 6:00.
10. Ask about how to support new AP. Practice hair braiding with D. Check on appts for drs. Remind D to ask his dad about the table. Check with D about ceiling. START BLOGGING AGAIN. 3 posts/week? Create test for MLA format, poetry. Create unit plan for Malala. Put jewelry away. Fold laundry. Complete bartending course. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Remember that M does not like surprises! Sign up for sub for doctor appointments. Check dates of classes and update semester plan. HM CTC Th 10/3. Request parent meeting with KC, EW. Friday to lab. Monday check lexiles for challenge books. RC orientation 9/21 2-4.
Scale goalsEnd of 2017: 174.6
End of 2018: 189.2
January 2019: 186.0
February 2019: 187.0
Today: 197
Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut1. Purchases: Look for an "ugly Christmas sweater" and a long-haired doll at thrift stores. Practice French braiding. Go to used bookstore and look for On Writing (Stephen King), Dying for a Paycheck (Robin Hardman), The Prince (tr. Tim Parks, Russell Price, or Robert Adams), The Secret Adversary (Christie).
2. E2: What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options. Create vocabulary lists for each unit that come from the texts used: Animal Farm, Julius Caesar, Wes Moore, I Am Malala. Find a way to incorporate changing words from one part of speech to another. Students need to know how to review multiple sources and synthesize information in order to draw a conclusion. Need practice with the difference between transitions and overlapping (at end of paragraph - "another issue is Y" vs "there are other issues besides X"). Quit using "in conclusion" and "I believe" and other writing-about-my-writing phrases. Confusion between direct/indirect objects and prepositional phrases. Use the UDHR and the Declaration of Independence to study paraphrasing; use that to front-load Machiavelli and how to deal with challenging texts. Confusion between everyday / every day and similar constructions.
3. E1: Need practice with quoting & paraphrasing sources, identifying claims that would need support, use of last names for reference, and capitalization practice (common/proper nouns, titles). Difficulty using possessive nouns in their own writing. Honors: practice subject/object pronouns (my friend and I / my friend and me). Poetry: Revise "Songs are Poetry" handouts.
4. Curriculum Development: Writing mini-unit. Review scholarly research on 5PE. (I think I can have this as an intro to the research unit so that they also get exposure to how quotes are integrated and cited.) Parallel structure; use of emotional language, specific detail. Use "Write About a Pebble" lesson from Atwell. How long should each unit take? Do research on characteristics: curiosity, persistence, resilience, creativity, responsibility, optimism, courage, integrity, authenticity, leadership, self-awareness, humility, compassion - others? Include grammarly check on essays! Review assessments. What is the purpose for each unit? What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options. Schedule assessments for Fall 2019; plan out return times. Write 1 reflection weekly; type one in Classroom by Weds. Copy-paste to PB for comments due Friday. PB usernames 6 digits, no 19 or 20s, no birthdates. 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.
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. NOTE: ATTENDED PRE FLEX DAY.
6. Medical: Dentist Oct 29 8 AM. Onco Oct 22 9:30. PCP Sept 18 10:15. ObG Oct 22 10:30. GET MAGAZINES FOR COLLAGES FROM DOCTORS. PCP - allergy shots?
7. Theater: Mamma Mia. Next?
8. House: Mineral oil on tile spots. Check with D about ceiling.
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 new bikes and bike night for car.
10. Volunteering ideas: Theater. Library. Animal shelter.
WFTY: Climbing. NEW HIGH WEIGHT! *sigh* Everything is awful right now. I have a funeral tomorrow, so I have to scramble to make plans for the sub, if I get one. It may be that my colleagues have to give up their planning periods to sit with my classes. I forgot my protein bars. I spilled my coffee. And I left my wallet at home so I can't even get a diet Coke from the vending machine.
It can't last forever.5 -
Round 2 -
SW - 185.6
CW - 186.6
The SW is the weight the day we started 2nd round. I managed to lose one pound last time. CW is my daily weigh in.
JFT - Wednesday Sept 11
2L of water - ☹️
Log all food - ☹️
Gratitude Journal - 🙂
Active 15 Minutes - ☹️
JFT - Thursday Sept 12
2L of water
Log all food
Gratitude Journal
Active 15 Minutes
I talked to a friend for two hours last night and didn’t get logged in at all so I’m updating today.
@bookmeister86 - I’m so sorry it didn’t go well. Did they tell you that they had decided to look for someone with experience? Maybe they were just seeing how you handled a task that didn’t go as planned. I hope that they decide they are willing to train and work with you anyway. If not, is there any way of taking a stress leave to give you time to focus on finding other employment? Hugs, I truly know how difficult it is.3 -
@bookmeister86 and @clicketykeys Hugs to you!!!
Local TV posted we are less than 4" from breaking the precipitation record for the ENTIRE YEAR. I have stored 52 gallon jugs of rain water from our rain barrels, and both 60+ gallon barrels are still completely full. I only watered my outdoor plants 2-3 times this entire summer. Dog and I walked in on/off sprinkles this morning, more storms are predicted tonight, and we have a flash flood warning. Some streets were flooded yesterday, and evacuations already occurred in low-lying areas. It could be worse: at least our sump pump keeps working.
Recap W 9/11
1) Walked dog before work 3.65 mi 1:04:10, saw young deer & stretched = happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings = Fitbit 15,575 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 boom! 38 floors
3) Usual breakfast, lunch & snacks, leftovers for supper / prelog & net cals zero / 14c water = Did great all day & learned a trick for no snacking after supper: inadvertently ate later than usual, no snack before supper & felt full all evening. Need to remember this. Net cals green 9
, sodium -570, sugar green 7 , fiber good, protein excellent, 14c water
4) Evening: pick up prescription cat food at vet's
/ mail license renewal / call mom & dad nice hour long chat / water house plants no time / collect from rain barrels / compost bucket to bin plus dead bouquets / wash dishes / declutter 5 min. / other? folded clean clothes & took upstairs, boiled eggs
5) Unplug 9:00
all except text from hubby at work / floss / retainers / bed & tv off 10:20 
an hour later
JFT R 9/12
1) Walked dog before work 3.66 mi 1:04:10 & stretched = happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
3) Meals & snacks prelogged / net cals zero / 14c water
4) Complete testing at least 2 GA-C/V regs
5) Evening: choir rehearsal starts new season 6:30 / declutter 5 min. / charge LED vest / other?
6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / bed & tv off 10:002 -
Thank you @korina75 it really is soul destroying at times lol!
But thank you for what you said, and for everyone else for your support.
Not seen doc yet, im trying Ashs tablets because the dr always fobs me off with SSRIs and his are a different form of anti depressant, helps more with anxiety, stops the racing thoughts. And even after 1 tab i feel amazingly better. I got a good nights sleep and for once didnt wake up tired, i woke up and had energy lol! Actual real life energy!
So thank you for everyone reading my rant, it really helped me get it off my chest.6 -
Name: Nikki formerly nlmackey98 (didn't want my email out there)
SW: 147.2
9/6: 144.2 -3#
9/7: 144.6 - oops blaming mother nature on this one. Tomorrow I'll blame the doughnut
910: 144.4 - Holding steady is better than gaining!
9/11: 143.8 -3.4
9/12: 144.0 - 3.2 Up a tick not too concerned.
GW: 142pridesabtch wrote: »JFT
- Remember the lunch I packed
Forgot
- Protein Bar for breakfast Forgot
- Lunch with Hubby
- Fruit for afternoon snack
- Leave work by 4:30
- Christian Book Store
- Pick up V School
Hubby did it
- Drop off V at another church Hubby did it
- Go to our church to teach teens
- 1 bowl of chili for dinner Actually I had Cheetos for dinner
- Bible Reading Starting in Deuteronomy
- Lay out workout clothes
- Bed by 11:00 up at 4:30
Yesterday was kind of a bust food wise. I didn't really eat that much, but I did eat very, very poorly. Lunch was ok, but I followed it with a candy bar. Then I had a bag of Cheetos on the way to church which became my dinner. Oh well, today is another day.
Do any of you who go to church go to a dying church? My church is a conservative baptist church. My husband grew up in this church and when we moved back, his family still went there. There were many children and young families. As time has passed most of those families have moved on and no new families have come to take their place. Like the families that left, any new family that comes is looking for more than just a good sermon. They want fellowship and activities. Our new pastor is trying to do some of these things, but the older generation does care for it and nobody is reaching the younger families. Actually, my family is the youngest family in the church and we are mid 40's married for 21 years. The only "young-ish" families in the church are those who grew up in the church and still has family there. When I began teaching the youth, there were regularly 15 teens and 40 or so younger children on Wednesday night. Last night there were 3 teens. One was mine and the other 2 had actually already graduated and had aged out of the program. Of course, we have no young adult class for them to go to and fellowship, so we are happy to have them stay with us. Oh the other 2 are the deacons daughter and her boy friend.
We could have 4 teens, but I convinced my husband to let our younger daughter go to another youth program on Wednesday evenings. She is a social person and a class with her parents and her older sister is not exactly appealing to her. I want her to want to go to church and hear God's word, not dread it. I told her I was going to sit through her new program one night to see what it's about and if it aligns with our beliefs. She was not thrilled about this, but I explained it was my job as her mother to make sure those I'm entrusting her to are worthy. Strange word, but it is what it is.
Like V I desire a more active church with people my age, but my older daughter is quiet and quite content at the church we attend now. Pulling her away jut as she is opening up there seems wrong, but what do we do? Wait until she goes to college. Go to a different church?
The other stumbling block is that we carry a fair amount of responsibility at our church. We co-run the Wednesday Night Youth program, and teach Sunday School and Sunday Night Teen Group. We run Bible School. Tim runs the sound booth and he is a trustee. They count on us to do many things, including the special events. We are good coordinators and do what needs done to get the job done right. I feel like I'm betraying the people of the church, some of which I dearly love and respect. I feel like church is a job and a burden, rather than a sanctuary. I've stepped back from things before only to get sucked back in when I realized things were going to fail if I didn't step in, because no one else would step up. Many are too old and the few under 50 are crazy busy. It wears on a person.
I'm really not trying to complain, I'm just looking for answers. Is this just a problem in my church or is it all over? How do we revive a dying church?
Sorry...
JFT Goals
- Log all food
- Stay under 1650
- Anniversary dinner with hubby
- Bible Reading
- No alcohol
- Lay out gym clothes
- Bed by 10:30 up at 4:30
Positive thought: My husband is my very best friend.2 -
JFT Wednesday
1. Log all food 👍
2. Workout at home 👍
3. Eat lectin free 👎 ate some crackers. This is so hard!
4. Meditate 👍
5. Drink 150oz water👍
JFT Thursday
1. Log all food
2. Stay lectin free
3. Drink 150oz water
4. Go to grocery store after work
5. Gym
What is lectin and why is it bad?1 -
mytime6630 wrote: »@toliasia @PackerFan001 emailed me about your bible study. How can I join? I may not be able to post everyday but it looks great
Try this: https://bible.com/p/18022476/a454607174c1caae3fc6ed9e15a66352
That's great! This one is only for 6 days and it's on anxiety if anyone else is interested 3 -
maryrobinson40 wrote: »
I am printing this and mailing it to my son when he goes to BMT (basic military training). Thanks for sharing.2 -
bookmeister86 wrote: »Interview was not good.
It was going well but all of a sudden they said it was really important for me to have experience/understanding/knowledge? Of policy. (Policy is the area I'm trying to move into). They then asked me about 'what policies I'd worked on that had had unexpected consequences when implemented'.
Consider writing them a "thank you for the opportunity.." note. Acknowledge your weak answer and explain why. You weren't expecting the question because you had made it clear that you do not have examples because you have not worked in this area. And then tell them why you applied (based on what they mentioned in the description) and that while you don't have the experience you have the....and then sell yourself one more time! If you don't think you have a chance based on the interview then you have nothing to lose!
Stay strong...think about Snowflake and how many interviews and closed doors she dealt with until she found the job that was a perfect fit for her!!!
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pridesabtch wrote: »Name: Nikki formerly nlmackey98 (didn't want my email out there)
SW: 147.2
9/6: 144.2 -3#
9/7: 144.6 - oops blaming mother nature on this one. Tomorrow I'll blame the doughnut
910: 144.4 - Holding steady is better than gaining!
9/11: 143.8 -3.4
9/12: 144.0 - 3.2 Up a tick not too concerned.
GW: 142pridesabtch wrote: »JFT
- Remember the lunch I packed Forgot
- Protein Bar for breakfast Forgot
- Lunch with Hubby
- Fruit for afternoon snack
- Leave work by 4:30
- Christian Book Store
- Pick up V School Hubby did it
- Drop off V at another church Hubby did it
- Go to our church to teach teens
- 1 bowl of chili for dinner Actually I had Cheetos for dinner
- Bible Reading Starting in Deuteronomy
- Lay out workout clothes
- Bed by 11:00 up at 4:30
Yesterday was kind of a bust food wise. I didn't really eat that much, but I did eat very, very poorly. Lunch was ok, but I followed it with a candy bar. Then I had a bag of Cheetos on the way to church which became my dinner. Oh well, today is another day.
Do any of you who go to church go to a dying church? .
Here's my two cents gleaned from my experience of getting burned out at church.
1) Always seek the approval of God not man. What is God wanting you to do in this church?
2) If you are taking on things because "no one else is, and it needs to keep going" then consider this: God may have that job in mind for someone else who is slow to act on it and will be relieved to hear that you have swooped in to do it. You are taking someone's job. Let's say it's nursery care. Pastor gets up and says that no one has offered to work the third Sunday so that means the babies will be in the sanctuary. Now the person being nudged by God is getting it loud and clear! And if it doesn't happen, is it a horrible thing? Or maybe there is another outside the box solution.
And 2 everything is for a season. Perhaps that job's lifespan has come to an end or that it was never meant to be in your church. We used to attend a small family church. The children stayed with the parents instead of having Sunday School. We'd have a time during singing where we sang children's songs...everyone participated. During the sermon the pastor would spend a few minutes at some point in the sermon specifically address the children and put the lesson on their level. Then once a month we'd have a family activity and rent out a gym and play games, eat, etc. Later, the older kids would break off with an adult and we'd do more age-appropriate things with them. We didn't want the added burden of Sunday School for such a small church and this was a good alternative.
So, seek God's direction for what you should personally be doing and if you need to bow out of some of your responsibilities don't wait for someone to take it over...it never or rarely happens. Make a clean break.
Your responsibilities at church should be a joy---You might find it to be challenging work---but at the end of the day you should have peace and joy about it.
Okay, well you're probably sorry you asked, lol!
Peace and joy.
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bookmeister86 wrote: »Interview was not good.
It was going well but all of a sudden they said it was really important for me to have experience/understanding/knowledge? Of policy. (Policy is the area I'm trying to move into). They then asked me about 'what policies I'd worked on that had had unexpected consequences when implemented'.
Consider writing them a "thank you for the opportunity.." note. Acknowledge your weak answer and explain why. You weren't expecting the question because you had made it clear that you do not have examples because you have not worked in this area. And then tell them why you applied (based on what they mentioned in the description) and that while you don't have the experience you have the....and then sell yourself one more time! If you don't think you have a chance based on the interview then you have nothing to lose!
Stay strong...think about Snowflake and how many interviews and closed doors she dealt with until she found the job that was a perfect fit for her!!!
What a brilliant idea!
Definitely do this! Dont go down without a fight!2 -
Here's my two cents gleaned from my experience of getting burned out at church.
Okay, well you're probably sorry you asked, lol!
Peace and joy.
Not sorry I asked. 4 years ago when things were very bad for me mentally I stepped away from all of my responsibilities at church. There came a time last year where I was ready to serve again. I just went back to helping with the teens, but I'm afraid that isn't the right place for me right now. My kids are teens and they listen to me talk enough. I truly think it is time for another to step up in some department, but everyone who can, like me is being stretched too far. 3 years ago we had 5 kids show up for VBS, I was devastated. 2 years ago I stepped down and you know what... we didn't even have VBS. This year I managed to do a less elaborate VBS and it was ok. I love making the kids smile, I just want more kids to be there. I know that is kind of petty. When I'm preparing for VBS, I'm a light. I feel God's presence, but when we get only 5 or 10 kids I feel I've failed. I do love to serve, I'm just afraid I'm not meant for the things I love to do. Or that I need to do them somewhere else.
Side note: I loathed working the the nursery and teaching 3-6th grade Sunday School. Not only did I not volunteer for those this go around, I actually told someone "no" when they asked.
BYT: Hope you don't mind that I joined your Bible Study. The topic drew me in.
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Lost yesterday’s post. So posting for 2 days. Today has been full on as DED came to lunch as it’s DH’s Birthday. I have a Flower demo this afternoon, then DYD will join us for a celebratory dinner.
Scale Goals progress:SW: 227 (Mar 2014) Worsening hip problem made weight loss imperative.06/08: 167.4
Jan 2015: 220: -7lbs; Struggled on my own to lose that 7 lbs. Joined MFP on daughter's recommendation.
UGW: 153 (losing 1 lb per week)
Sept 2015: 189:✅ -38; Had my hip replacement op.
Oct 2016: 153:✅ -75: My lowest weight in a long time. It was a really struggle losing the final few lbs.
Nov 2016: 160:🤦🏼♀️ -68: A holiday and several family celebrations later.
Feb 2017: 164:🤦🏼♀️ -64 Christmas and more celebrations!
Aug 2017: 159.2:✅ -68.8 I seem to have reached an equilibrium around 160/5. l
Jan 2018: 165: 😏 Still working on discarding that last 12 lbs.
Jan 2019: 165: 😏 Still working at it.
Goal for Dec 2019: 155
Apr 2019: 162.4: 😄 Decided to concentrate more on health and fitness. I am increasing my strength training.
Jul 2019: 166.2: 💪🏻 Muscle % increasing, but so is weight. Measurements are decreasing. Holiday 20 - 27 July Is bound to push it up more!
28/07/2019: 169.6: 😜 Holiday baggage is the pits! This morning My Scale informed me that I was 'Overfat'. Let's see what I can do in 4 days to bring this back down!
29/07/2019: 169.0 😁 Phew! It’s shifting! Now I gotta stay on track.
30/07/2019: 168.2: Scale now says I’m ‘healthy’ lol!
31/07/2019: 168.4: Normal daily fluctuation.
1 Aug 2019: 167.8:07/08: 167.4==============================
08/08: 166.9
09/08: 166.4
10/08: 166.4
11/08: 166.3
12/08: 166.0
13/08: 166.0
14/08: 165.2
15/08: 165.2
16/08: 165.0
17/08: 164.4
18/08: 164.6 Normal bounce up after prolonged dropping
19/08: 164.6
20/08: 164.2
21/08: 163.4
22/08: 163.2
23/08: 163.0
24/08: 163.2 Normal fluctuations.
25/08: 162.6
26/08: 162.6
27/08: 162.8 I think I may have enjoyed the weekend a little too much!
DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
NAME: Terri
SW: 167.4
GW: 162.4
28/08: 162.4 - 5 lb It’s taken almost the whole month! And I could be up again tomorrow. 😂
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28/08: 162.4
02/09: 160.4
03/09: 159.6
04/09: 159.8: just a wee bounce 😂
05/09: 159.4
06/09: 159.5
09/09: 159.2
10/09: 158.9
12/09: 158.9
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DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 2
NAME: Terri
SW: 162.4 (28/08)
GW: 157.4
CW: 158. - 3.6 😁
I haven’t been in the 150s since Aug 2017
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JFT: Wed 11 Sept- Meditation/Reflection 🌟
- Log CICO/stay in the green/hydrate 🌟
- 25 + mins intentional exercise 🌟
- Grocery Shopping am🌟
- Poetry Appreciation 2pm🌟
- 6000+ steps 🌟
- 15+ mins declutter session (wardrobe)🌟
- Work on crochet 🌟
JFT: Thu 12 Sept- Meditation/Reflection 🌟
- enjoy DH’s birthday 🌟
- 25 + mins intentional exercise 🌟
- am: Prep for Flower Arranging
- Lunch with DD and DH
- 2pm: Flower Demo🌟
- Birthday dinner 🌟
- 6000+ steps 🌟
JFT: Fri 13 Sept- Meditation/Reflection
- Log CICO/stay in the green/hydrate
- 25 + mins intentional exercise
- Latin Study - 10am
- 6000+ steps
- 15+ mins declutter session (wardrobe)
- Work on crochet
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Thursday 12 September
Sorry I did not post goals. They'd have been the same as usual and my performance would also have been normal. I still need to catch up with my journal. Late night tonight as my guests were at the local Michelain starred restaurant. They get my cooking for breakfast! Thankfully they are not looking for an early start.3 -
JUSTFORTOMORROW
WAKE UP AND GET DRESSED
RESEARCH WHAT'S AVAILABLE FOR ME(FOOD/PLACE TO LIVE/MEDICAL/INSURANCE)
CLEAN MY ROOM
READ
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Met workout goals
I work night shift had 10 min before my shift to get in my salad (got about 5 bites)
I will work on the rest of the salad on my break at midnight3 -
Did not get my goals posted again, crazy day. There is so much drama around my brother. Now his son is refusing to send my brother his stuff including the quilts I made for my brother. These were quilts made from my brothers harley T-shirt, I am so upset. When my brother got these quilts he cried.. he was so thankful, because his son is mad about the exwife pulling my brother out of the home he doesn’t want her to have them. But my brother is still alive. I even offered to pay the shipping but he refused. Then he shut down his Facebook so now I have no way to reach him. Way to hard to explain but I got into mindless eating again.
So simple goals tomorrow.
Log all food
Drink water
Eat slowly
Gym6 -
Friday13 September
Log accurately
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Fitbit excercise goals
Jan challenge
Feb challenge
Mar challenge
April challenge
May challenge
Jun challenge
Jul challenge
Aug challenge
Sep challenge
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Not super successful day, unsurprisingly. I was annoyed and sad about my interview, and also I was feeling incredibly sleep deprived which made everything worse. The day of my interview, I hadn't got home until midnight as my train home (after a dinner with friends) decided it was going to take 90 minutes rather than 30. My boyfriend then got up at 4am to fly off on a work trip. I was therefore feeling physically rubbish as well as mentally rubbish. The day then proceeded to wind me up, for various reasons that I won't go into. As a result by the evening I was feeling totally rubbish and binged.
Today will be better though. I spent the evening relaxing but also just catching up on some admin and tidying up all the papers that were everywhere from interview prep. I sorted them into papers to keep (notes I made about my experience) and papers that I can throw away if/when I hear I haven't got this job! (Job specific). It was very therapeutic, got me into more of a headspace to just learn from the experience and move on. I had a nice lunch with my colleague, she pointed out that all the work I've done will not be wasted as I can use that preparation on finding experience examples in other interviews.
I then had a good nice sleep and today feel fresher and less down. I'm not exactly up, but am feeling a bit better - helps that it's Friday! I'm running to work today, and tomorrow morning I'm going to catch up on all the job alerts I haven't read in weeks. There will surely be something to apply for again already. I've already seen one advert for a company where I nearly got a job last December. I'm not sure the job is quite what I want but it's worth having a closer look at the spec.
Yesterday's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- Be in the green
- 4+ bottles water
- No alcohol
- No eating whilst standing
- Savour every bite
- Talk back to sabotaging thoughts
- Give myself credit!
- Stay positive
- 30+ minute lunch break
- Leave work after meeting - no pub
- Pack stuff for running
- Book train tickets
- Relax and give self TLC!
- Gratitude journal
- Lights off by 11
Today's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- Stay within maintenance
- 5+ bottles water
- Run to work
- No eating whilst standing
- Savour every bite
- Talk back to sabotaging thoughts
- Give myself credit!
- Stay positive
- 30+ minute lunch break
- Finish work at 6pm
- Read stuff for spy game tomorrow
- Do washing up!
- Gratitude journal
Words for 2019: Mindful Moderation
@toaljasa Thanks for the suggestion. It's a great idea in general, I'm not sure it's worth doing in this specific circumstance though as I was applying to the civil service through a big generic recruitment scheme - they're doing a rolling programme across six months - and the only contact details I have are for the generic civil service HR, not even the HR of the department I was applying to. I contacted them once before about changing my interview time and all they could do was 'reset my status'. The civil service also has very strict rules about recruitment, they have to mark everyone in the same way so I'm doubtful they'd even pass on an email onto the interviewers. I might have a chat with some people I know in the civil service to see what they think of the idea though. I might be being too pessimistic, and it probably can't hurt. My main priority for the weekend though is going to be checking for what other opportunities have come up and getting another application out if someone else good is out there!
@Snowflake1968 Thank you for your support. Sadly a stress break is not on the cards. My company is massively under resourced right now and I'm effectively doing two jobs since my direct report left. I'd need to be signed off by the doctor to get out of it, and - somehow - I am holding it together most of the time. I am going to push back on my workload though. Today I'm going to have a proper catch up with my manager and together we will identify what I can do, and what I can't do and whay they will have to find other resouce to do if they want it done at all. After that, it's their problem! Let's see if that works...4 -
Just for today:
Keeping yo my calorie limit.
Staying positive!4 -
JFT Thursday
1. Log all food👍
2. Stay lectin free👎
3. Drink 150oz water👍
4. Go to grocery store after work 👎 my car broke down and I had to deal with that instead
5. Gym👍
JFT Friday
1. Log all food
2. Eat healthy dinner
3. Keep a positive attitude. Going into a work day that I know will be bad. Need to not let it get me down.
4. Gym
5. Drink 150oz water3 -
JFT 9/13 recap
Drink water
90 minutes exercise
Journal
Finish folding laundry
Calorie Deficit
Didn't end the day in a calorie deficit and only got 80 minutes of exercise in but not too bad of a day food wise. Lost the plot at the end of the day (ate a few fishsticks off my child's plate, then had a piece of cake for diner) but we went out to see a comedian last night so it was a bit of an off night. Tonight will be a relaxing evening so will be able to slow down and eat a proper dinner with the fam. We usually eat together every night but last night was a bit nutty! Not sure I'll get a chance for exercise in today but I'm going to try.
JFT 9/14
Eat within Calories
30 minutes exercise
Journal
Finish folding laundry
Lots of water
3 -
Good morning and happy Friday!
Yesterday 9/12:
1. Stay within calorie goal😔
2. WAIT AND THINK before reaching for all the snacks😔
3. Finish work at 5:20😁
JFT 9/13:
1. Stay within calorie goal
2. WAIT AND THINK before reaching for all the snacks
3. Finish work at 5:202 -
Recap R 9/12
1) Walked dog before work (leash clip broke 1/2 mile from home but I jury-rigged) 3.66 mi 1:04:10 & stretched = happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings = Fitbit 15,365 steps, 250+ 14/14 boom! 46 floors
3) Meals & snacks prelogged / net cals zero / 14c water = Net calories green 103
, sodium -1,060 , sugar -2 , fiber & protein good, 12c water
4) Complete testing at least 2 GA-C/V regs = Only 1 nearly done... more complicated than I thought + person in prior year did not bring docs/info forward like she should again grrrr
5) Evening: choir rehearsal starts new season 6:30 / declutter 5 min. / charge LED vest / other? nope
6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / bed & tv off 10:00 close enough at 10:10
JFT F 9/13 ~ Feel so much better having 8.5 hours sleep! No workout before work today (planned).
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
2) Meals & snacks prelogged / net cals zero / 14c water
3) Complete 2+ regs GA-C/V / weekly status updates
4) Evening: gas in car / take dog to get new leash / update calendar for choir season / make ww shepherd's pie / wash dishes / prep clothes for Sat. outing / declutter 5 min. / other to-do's on a Friday evening?
5) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / alarm for 6 a.m. / bed & tv off 10:00 (leave for P's by 6:50 a.m.)
Sat. I am going on a group outing which requires 2 hour drive to park & ride to load bus. I'm taking BFF as guest since hubby would rather sleep after work shift than get up extra early. Outing is tour of Pabst Mansion, two stops for local fish fry / craft beer, and final stop at German restaurant for apple strudel. Back to park & ride, then 2 hours by car to drop friend and finally home. Long day, no exercise, food & adult beverages. I will enjoy, not attempt to log, and start fresh Sunday on MFP.2 -
ZizzyBumble wrote: »Wednesday 11 September
Log accurately
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Fitbit excercise goals
Jan challenge
Feb challenge
Mar challenge
Apr challenge
May challenge
Jun challenge
Jul challenge
Aug challenge
Sep challenge
It's a wet and windy start to the day. No guests so I've had a lie in and I'm planning a lazy day. I might start by unpicking the last few rows of knitting as I made a mistake last night but decided to go to bed instead of making corrections with the likelihood of further errors due to tiredness!
I finally remembered to Google Skye! What a beautiful isle you live on! I was thoroughly taken in by all the green and hills and gosh I wish I could come visit!!! 1 -
ZizzyBumble wrote: »Friday13 September
Log accurately
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Fitbit excercise goals
Jan challenge
Feb challenge
Mar challenge
April challenge
May challenge
Jun challenge
Jul challenge
Aug challenge
Sep challenge
The weather was better than predicted and I got the washing dry and had a lovely walk. High winds predicted for later tonight - I hope they don't disturb me - writing this has reminded me that I've left a window open and I need to close it!
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JFT 9/14 Recap
Eat within Calories
30 minutes exercise
Journal
Finish folding laundry
Lots of water
The nights not over yet and I may still go to the gym and go for a swim, but I didn't do much today! I knew it was going to be a challenging day but it was actually way busier than I even thought. Ate more than I should have at lunch, and then snacked too much when I got home. Won't let it derail me though!
2 -
rough day
I just want to make it to the gym before it closes
No energy
At this point if I make it to the parking lot of the gym and never get out is a win.3 -
Spent most of today prepping my car for its MOT. I had Latin study in the morning. I expected a wee bump up after our birthday celebrations yesterday, so was not unduly worried at the number on the scale.
Scale Goals progress:SW: 227 (Mar 2014) Worsening hip problem made weight loss imperative.06/08: 167.4
Jan 2015: 220: -7lbs; Struggled on my own to lose that 7 lbs. Joined MFP on daughter's recommendation.
UGW: 153 (losing 1 lb per week)
Sept 2015: 189:✅ -38; Had my hip replacement op.
Oct 2016: 153:✅ -75: My lowest weight in a long time. It was a really struggle losing the final few lbs.
Nov 2016: 160:🤦🏼♀️ -68: A holiday and several family celebrations later.
Feb 2017: 164:🤦🏼♀️ -64 Christmas and more celebrations!
Aug 2017: 159.2:✅ -68.8 I seem to have reached an equilibrium around 160/5. l
Jan 2018: 165: 😏 Still working on discarding that last 12 lbs.
Jan 2019: 165: 😏 Still working at it.
Goal for Dec 2019: 155
Apr 2019: 162.4: 😄 Decided to concentrate more on health and fitness. I am increasing my strength training.
Jul 2019: 166.2: 💪🏻 Muscle % increasing, but so is weight. Measurements are decreasing. Holiday 20 - 27 July Is bound to push it up more!
28/07/2019: 169.6: 😜 Holiday baggage is the pits! This morning My Scale informed me that I was 'Overfat'. Let's see what I can do in 4 days to bring this back down!
29/07/2019: 169.0 😁 Phew! It’s shifting! Now I gotta stay on track.
30/07/2019: 168.2: Scale now says I’m ‘healthy’ lol!
31/07/2019: 168.4: Normal daily fluctuation.
1 Aug 2019: 167.8:07/08: 167.4==============================
08/08: 166.9
09/08: 166.4
10/08: 166.4
11/08: 166.3
12/08: 166.0
13/08: 166.0
14/08: 165.2
15/08: 165.2
16/08: 165.0
17/08: 164.4
18/08: 164.6 Normal bounce up after prolonged dropping
19/08: 164.6
20/08: 164.2
21/08: 163.4
22/08: 163.2
23/08: 163.0
24/08: 163.2 Normal fluctuations.
25/08: 162.6
26/08: 162.6
27/08: 162.8 I think I may have enjoyed the weekend a little too much!
DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
NAME: Terri
SW: 167.4
GW: 162.4
28/08: 162.4 - 5 lb It’s taken almost the whole month! And I could be up again tomorrow. 😂
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28/08: 162.4
02/09: 160.4
03/09: 159.6
04/09: 159.8: just a wee bounce 😂
05/09: 159.4
06/09: 159.5
09/09: 159.2
10/09: 158.9
12/09: 158.9
13/09: 159.1
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DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 2
NAME: Terri
SW: 162.4 (28/08)
GW: 157.4
CW: 159.1 - 3.3 😁
I haven’t been in the 150s since Aug 2017
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JFT: Fri 13 Sept- Meditation/Reflection 🌟
- Log CICO/ in the green/hydrate 🌟
- 25 + mins intentional exercise 🌟
- Latin Study - 10am🌟
- MOT prep, and the car PASSED! Yay!🌟
- 6000+ steps 🌟
- 15+ mins declutter session 🌟 (car 😂)
- Work on crochet
JFT: Sat 14 Sept- Meditation/Reflection
- Log CICO/ in the green/hydrate
- 25 + mins intentional exercise
- Local shopping
- Chores
- Laundry
- 6000+ steps
- 15+ mins declutter session (wardrobe)
- Work on crochet
2 -
Did OK today .. but tonite, I got into the bridge mix I bought for my daughter. So ... I have a bottle of zero gatorade in front of me, getting ready to start cutting fabric for a quilt I am making.. and no more food tonite. Don't ruin my day by mindless eating!!
JFT, Sat
1. go to the gym
2. work on cutting up fabric for quilt
3. clean house
4. mindful eating
5. 8+ water ... before I drink a diet pepsi
6. dinner with a friend .. make wise choices
7. ready bible quote before bed (thanks @PackerFan001 and @toilisia!4
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