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  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,091 Member
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    cschmitz110515 wrote: »
    Recap W 10/23 = For some reason last night, I woke up after hubby was home from work & stayed awake with him for 90 min. Loved our time together, but totally killed getting up at 5:45 a.m. to walk dog. Sad dog & sad me.
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings = Fitbit 9,291 steps, 250+ 13/14 & 40 floors :neutral:
    2) Meals & snacks prelogged / net cals zero / 14c water = Net cals -22 :) , sodium -1,339 >:) (homemade leek soup w/ canned chicken broth ~ yikes!), sugar -16, fiber ok, protein good, 12c water
    3) Evening to-do's: washed towels, emptied kitchen compost bucket in bin, folded hubby's work shirts & took all clean clothes upstairs, most put away except my shirts to hang, balanced bank accts, updated budget s/s :)
    4) UNPLUG 9:00 :smiley: / FLOSS :smiley: / retainers :) / bed & tv off 10:20 :smiley: 10:00 (walk dog R before work)

    JFT R 10/24
    1) Walked dog before work 3.58 mi 1:05:38 & stretched = happy dog & happy me :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
    3) Meals & snacks (mostly) prelogged / net cals zero / 14c water
    4) Evening: choir 6:30 / charge LED vest / order tickets / wash dishes / bring in ceramic pot (forecast for hard freeze tonight) / take screen out & put in glass panel in front door / remove screen from kitchen window / plug in heated birdbath / fill containers from rain barrel / other?
    5) UNPLUG 9:00 / floss / retainers / bed & tv off 10:20 (walk dog F before work)

    This morning when walking dog, sky was clear and I was able to see Orion (constellation) & sliver of moon... so pretty! With clear sky came cold temps... "feels like" was 31 (F) according to my phone. So wore fleece-lined pants, winter jacket, knit high-vis hat, and gloves. Plus LED gear on me and dog as usual. With no sidewalks, want car drivers to see us! So glad I went, felt great after and already have 9,000 steps.

    FUN FACT: in the Orion constellation its 3 stars that make the belt which is what most people recognise first!
    But there are more stars surrounding it which makes up the whole constellation., the top left is a star called Betelgeuse and that is a red giant that has supposedly gone supernova but we can't see it yet because the light from it hasn't reached us yet :)
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 967 Member
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    littleblackskirt wrote: »
    JFT Wednesday 23rd October

    Back exercises no
    Do not buy chocolate none bought, but ate 3 pieces of gifted fruit cake instead, not good!
    Gratitude yes, never though I'd be grateful for the gift of time to do housework :)
    Walk no

    So yesterday was not very successful. I'm really late posting goals today but thought I'd jump on here quickly when i have 5 minutes spare.

    JFT Thursday 24th October#

    Back exercises
    Do not buy chocolate
    Gratitude
    Physio for acupuncture, and then...
    Take it easy, no bending!
  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
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    I have budgeted my food for today
    I have exercised
    I will drink water :(
    I have finished today's Bible study
    I have journaled

    In the lesson from the Bible study some of us started yesterday, it talked about counting the cost and having to give up (sacrifice) something we love in order to be successful.

    Giving up late-night snacking; daily cocktails; warm bed to go for a walk in the early morning, giving up something tasty so that I can stay within my food tracking... It reminded me of the quote I put on here sometimes...
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    69 days until we get a new word for the year! Let's start putting our 2019 one into good use and heave-ho!!


    Peace and joy!

  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
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    Back from a 2 week unplanned hiatus. We celebrated my 30th birthday for a while! Lots of food and family and a trip to portland, maine for more incredible food. Im feeling so loved and happy with where I am at in life at 30...just where I have always hoped to be!!!

    Back to the real world finally though. Packing lunches, cooking at home, and being reasonable with my choices. Ive gained about 15 lbs so far, so I'm back in the 200 club, but I'm feeling okay with it. Its been slow and steady gain. I have some lower back pain after 8 hours on my feet at work, but nothing super crazy. I feel really lucky with how ive felt so far and will try my best to continue being my healthiest for baby and me!
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
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    ZizzyBumble wrote: »
    Thursday 24 October

    Log accurately :) best guesses
    Stay in the green :)
    5 fruit and veg :)
    Water :)
    Fitbit exercise goals :)
    Attend to Happy scale trend by trying to stay below maintenance :) probably just below.

    Today and tomorrow will be a challenge as I’m visiting my parents and they will probably want to eat out.

    Mum was too tired to go out so I cooked for them. It gave my dad a rest from the cooking. Mum is hoping to feel well enough to go out for lunch tomorrow and I’ll cook the evening meal for us.

  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,246 Member
    edited October 2019
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    💕 Yoda quote. One of my favourites.

    The only failure is giving up!
    ==============================
    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. 😂
    ==============================
    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 2
    NAME: Terri
    SW: 162.4 (28/08)
    GW: 157.4
    25/09: CW: 157.2 - 5.2
    WOO! HOO! 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼

    ==============================
    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 3
    NAME: Terri
    SW: 157.2 (26/09)
    GW: 152.2
    07/10: CW: 155.8 - 1.4 lb 😃
    ==============================
    ==============================
    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 4
    NAME: Terri
    SW: 156.0 (08/10)
    GW: 151
    23/10: CW: 153.6 - 2.4 🌻
    ==============================

    JFT: Thu 24 Oct
      New Daily Goals
      Food
      • log All food and drink; stay under goal🌟
      • balance macros/micros🌟
      • Hydrate adequately; NLNS!!!🌟
      Exercise:
      • Knee Physio🌟
      • 7,000+ Steps daily 😏dozed off. 500 under
      • 30 + minutes intentional exercise🌟
      Other
      • Daily Mindfulness Practice/Meditation 🌟
      • Practice Self-care🌟
      • Positively reframe thoughts 🌟
      • Learn something new🌟
      • 15 mins Daily Declutter session🌟
      • Laundry🌟
      • No planned activities, so catching up with chores, accounts, etc🌟

      JFT: Fri 24 Oct
        New Daily Goals
        Food
        • log All food and drink; stay under goal
        • balance macros/micros
        • Hydrate adequately; NLNS!!!
        Exercise:
        • Knee Physio
        • 7,000+ Steps daily
        • 30 + minutes intentional exercise
        Other
        • Daily Mindfulness Practice/Meditation
        • Practice Self-care
        • Positively reframe thoughts
        • Learn something new
        • 15 mins Daily Declutter session
        • 10 am: Latin Study Group
        • After lunch: clearing planters weather permitting


      • TerriRichardson112
        TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,246 Member
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        @Bex953172 Orion is just outside my bedroom window in the middle of the night just now. I love looking out at the stars on a clear night. I have an app on my phone which gives me lots of data about each star.
      • chemjenny
        chemjenny Posts: 75 Member
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        JFT 10/24
        Take car to shop :)
        Fast :)
        Track and be under! :) i did it!
        Drink water bottle :/ didnt finish my bottle today.
        Exercise :) elliptical at work without my gym buddy, and walk this evening

        Felt better today. @cschmitz110515 you’re right, but some days are just hard. Others just seem easier. Maybe it’s the outlook for today.

        @ZizzyBumble great job taking care of the parents. I know it’s hard as they get older.

        JFT 10/25
        Enjoy team celebration lunch, but don’t over do it.
        Track
        Walk
        Practice presentation
        Tidy up closet
      • cory17
        cory17 Posts: 1,383 Member
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        Tonite: make vitamin packs :) , calories down :) , fluid up :) , GO TO BED BY 8 nope 930, cook?? :) , post giveaway stuff - nope, gave some to daughter, prep returns :)
        AM: make matcha collagen drink :) , leave by 545-almost

        No sugar or snacks today, but was at an Indian buffet for lunch w/my daughter.
        All of you talking about walking and seeing the stars are so fortunate, here virtually everyone is being eaten by the mosquitoes.
      • PackerFanInGB
        PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,348 Member
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        PackerFanInGB wrote: »
        Just for Wednesday:
        • Get up when alarm goes off...NO SNOOZE! DO NOT PRESS SNOOZE! NO, NO, NO! :#
        • Only eat between the hours of 10:00a and 6:00p :)
        • No sugar/no flour :)
        • Log every bite :)
        • Be mindful and eat only while sitting down :)
        • Drink 80+ oz of water :#
        • Update the letter template by end of day >:)
        • Walk dog or do Leslie Sansone video after work :s
        • Prep for Thursday :)
        • Prelog Thursday's food diary :s
        • Bed at 9:00, gratitude journal, JM or DO reading & Simple Abundance, Calm app & then read mystery. Lights out at 10:30. :):):):):)

        I thought I had posted goals for today, but apparently not! So, I will list what I was successful at today since my goals would have been very similar to Wednesday's.

        Thursday's 5 gratitudes:
        1. It didn't rain today
        2. Laughter
        3. Team lunches
        4. Son, T, stopped in just to say hi
        5. We have heat on this chilly night


        DISCARD 5 LB CHALLENGE #4
        SW: 188.6 on 10/8
        CW: 185.4 -3.2
        GW: 183.6 would be a 5 lb loss

        Just for Thursday:
        • Get up when alarm goes off...NO SNOOZE! DO NOT PRESS SNOOZE! NO, NO, NO! :(
        • Only eat between the hours of 10:00a and 6:00p :smile:
        • No sugar/no flour/no dairy :smile:
        • Log every bite :)
        • Be mindful and eat only while sitting down :smile:
        • Drink 80+ oz of water :#I did drink >60 oz so that was better at least!
        • Update the letter template by end of day :#
        • Walk dog or do Leslie Sansone video :#
        • Prep for Friday :smile:
        • Prelog Friday's food diary :smile:
        • Bed at 9:00, gratitude journal, JM or DO reading & Simple Abundance, Calm app & then read mystery. Lights out at 10:30. :):):):):)Heading there now and it's only 8:23pm. I'm just dog tired today!

        WOY 2019: TENACITY I will NOT give up!



      • maryrobinson40
        maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
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        JUST FOR TODAY...FRIDAY
        CONTINUE TO WORKOUT TODAY.
        UP AT6 TO FRESHEN UP AND DO BATHROOM ROUTINE
        GET MALACHI ON THE BUS ABOUT 7:00
        BACK INSIDE TO DRINK
        GIRLS TO BUS STOP BEFORE 8
        MAP MY WALK
        DRINK
        BACK HOME. TAKE MEDS
        READ
        PUT AWAY CLOTHES
      • ZizzyBumble
        ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
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        Friday 25 October

        Log accurately
        Stay in the green
        5 fruit and veg
        Water
        Fitbit exercise goals
        Attend to Happy Scale trend - aim to eat below maintenance
      • clicketykeys
        clicketykeys Posts: 6,568 Member
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        JFT Friday
        1. AM run: 2 miles. 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. Tally sheets to 700 hall.
        3. Class 1: Grammar work. Check PRs. Type draft. Ask questions that respond to comments on senator list. Encourage students to look at issues from multiple perspectives.
        4. Class 2-3: Check challenge book and PRs. Grammar work. Review MLA format. Type draft. If finished, improve summer project. Update class websites.
        5. Planning: Tally grades and enter. Call parents if students have not returned PRs. Work on open enrollment.
        6. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
        7. Dinner: Leftovers. Check email to see about park schedule. Leave for park by 5:45.
        8. Read 20 pages of Rage. Update Goodreads Friday. Weigh and prep celery.
        9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Alarm set for 7:00.
        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. 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! Check dates of classes and update semester plan. Request parent meeting with KC and BW. Call to check on fine - fee for using card? Monday - check PRs for students absent Friday.

        Scale goals
        End of 2017: 174.6
        End of 2018: 189.2
        January 2019: 186.0
        February 2019: 187.0
        Today: 197

        Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut
        1. Purchases: Look for an "ugly Christmas sweater" and a long-haired doll at thrift stores. Practice French braiding. Go to used bookstore and look for 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 Schedule for July. ObG Oct 22 10:30. PCP - allergy shots?
        7. Theater: What's 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 rack for car.
        10. Volunteering ideas: Theater. Library. Animal shelter.

        WFTY: Climbing. I am REALLY hoping that we get rained out tonight. I could really use a break.
      • cschmitz110515
        cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,501 Member
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        Recap R 10/24
        1) Walked dog before work 3.58 mi 1:05:38 & stretched = happy dog & happy me :smiley:
        2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings = Fitbit 15,633 steps, 250+ 14/14 boom! 47 floors :smiley:
        3) Meals & snacks (mostly) prelogged / net cals zero / 14c water = Ack... evening snack attack of veggie straws. Think I'm not going to buy more of snack foods that I can't control, because I don't control in evenings like I used to. Net cals (est.) -119 :( , sodium -1,482 >:) , sugar -8, fiber & protein ok, 12c water
        4) Evening: choir 6:30 :) / charge LED vest :) / order tickets :) / wash dishes :D hubby loaded dishwasher & I ran ~ I will hand wash rest this weekend / bring in ceramic pot :) (forecast for hard freeze tonight) / take screen out & put in glass panel in front door :) / remove screen from kitchen window :) / plug in heated birdbath :) / fill containers from rain barrel :) / other? digital decluttering :)
        5) UNPLUG 9:00 :( / floss :D really DID NOT want to / retainers :D ditto / bed & tv off 10:20 >:) 40 min. later (walk dog F before work)

        JFT F 10/25 ~ Keeping my list short & simple for Friday!
        1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
        2) Meals & snacks prelogged / stick w/ plan & no evening snacking / net cals zero / 14c water (lots of sodium this week that I really need to flush)
        3) Floss / retainers

        @Bex953172 Thanks for the fun facts about Orion! Tbh, I always look for the "belt" first LOL. As long as I get up early to walk dog, I try to find things to appreciate while I'm outside, and I like to look at stars this time of year.

        Last night I went to bed much later than planned & I'm going out this evening, so this morning I reset alarm & did not walk dog before work. Sad dog. I'm ok with doing this on occasion, I just don't want skipping walks/workouts to become a habit. So hard for me to restart the workout habit, it's just not worth stopping. I like to keep up with workouts so I can eat more :D . Plus my body feels better when I'm in shape. And my clothes and wedding ring fit.

        Tonight I am going to see Swan Lake by the Russian Ballet Theatre. I'm so excited! It's been years since I've seen this performed, and I know how good the ballet corps is. I am not a dancer (HA) at all, but I can appreciate the beauty, skill & grace of the performers. Have a great day, all!
      • PackerFanInGB
        PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,348 Member
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        PackerFanInGB wrote: »
        Just for Thursday:
        • Get up when alarm goes off...NO SNOOZE! DO NOT PRESS SNOOZE! NO, NO, NO! :(
        • Only eat between the hours of 10:00a and 6:00p :smile:
        • No sugar/no flour/no dairy :smile:
        • Log every bite :)
        • Be mindful and eat only while sitting down :smile:
        • Drink 80+ oz of water :#I did drink >60 oz so that was better at least!
        • Update the letter template by end of day :#
        • Walk dog or do Leslie Sansone video :#
        • Prep for Friday :smile:
        • Prelog Friday's food diary :smile:
        • Bed at 9:00, gratitude journal, JM or DO reading & Simple Abundance, Calm app & then read mystery. Lights out at 10:30. :):):):):)Heading there now and it's only 8:23pm. I'm just dog tired today!

        Thursday's 5 gratitudes:
        1. It didn't rain today
        2. Laughter
        3. Team lunches
        4. Son, T, stopped in just to say hi
        5. We have heat on this chilly night


        I saw the Integrative Medicine doctor in follow up on Wednesday, as all the labs were back. I'm low in a lot of things and my hormones and cortisol levels are almost nonexistant, which explains the fatigue, lack of concentration, memory issues, on and on and on....right down to the trouble with losing weight. So now I am on more supplements to try to turn things around naturally, and I am to eat a mostly plant-based diet, with some real lean meats. Chicken, turkey breast, fish, seafood, eggs. No sugar/No flour/No dairy. I've been doing pretty good with the no sugar and no flour...but NO DAIRY? I live in Wisconsin! It's the Dairy State of the USA! I LOVE CHEESE! Good golly, I'm gutted... So, after I pulled myself together, I realized I still get 2 "joy" meals a week and I can eat cheese or pizza or mac & cheese at that time. I think it's easier when I tell myself I can eat anything I want, I just choose not to today. I've always had that rebellious streak where the minute I am told I can't do something, it's all I want to do. (I can be sassy...some might even say I have a problem with authority! :naughty: )

        DISCARD 5 LB CHALLENGE #4
        SW: 188.6 on 10/8
        CW: 185.6 -3
        GW: 183.6 would be a 5 lb loss

        Just for Friday:
        • Get up when alarm goes off...NO SNOOZE! DO NOT PRESS SNOOZE! NO, NO, NO! :(Not only did I not get up when alarm went off, I hit STOP instead of SNOOZE and woke up 30 minutes before I was supposed to be at work! Got to work late and it threw off my entire day. I am so annoyed at myself right now!
        • Only eat between the hours of 10:00a and 6:00p
        • No sugar/no flour/no dairy
        • Log every bite
        • Be mindful and eat only while sitting down
        • Drink 80+ oz of water
        • Update the letter template by end of day
        • Get my To-Do folder caught up before leaving work today.
        • Be patient with colleagues. Listen to music to quiet noise around me.
        • Walk dog / Leslie Sansone video / Dance Groove - pick one and do it!
        • Set coffeemaker for Saturday morning.
        • Bed at same time, gratitude journal, JM or DO reading & Simple Abundance, Calm app & then read mystery. Lights out at 10:30.

        WOY 2019: TENACITY I will NOT give up!






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