Daily Commitment Thread for 2020 -- JUST FOR TODAY

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  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,647 Member
    @jeschepp Thanks for your feedback on measuring! Tbh I have a poster on portion sizes in my work office, I just forget to look anymore. I used to weigh/measure food more often, then started to rely on eyeballing. Guess I need to measure periodically to ensure my portions haven't "grown." Measured for supper & evening snacks yesterday and that helped. I truly stayed in the green.

    @bookmeister86 Love your revelation/insights about intentions vs. what you feel like. Very astute. Congrats on healthy choices last night!
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,647 Member
    edited February 2020
    @jeschepp Thanks for your feedback on measuring! Tbh I have a poster on portion sizes in my work office, I just forget to look anymore. I used to weigh/measure food more often, then started to rely on eyeballing. Guess I need to measure periodically to ensure my portions haven't "grown." Measured for supper & evening snacks yesterday and that helped. I truly stayed in the green.

    @bookmeister86 Love your revelation/insights about intentions vs. what you feel like. Very astute. Congrats on healthy choices last night!

    @clicketykeys So sorry for all your troubles! What play are you rehearsing for this time?

    @aubyshortcake Thanks so much for your Valentine Day Challenge! It's forcing my to be more accurate. Good for you for staying green!
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,647 Member
    edited February 2020
    Recap R 2/6
    1) X-trained (weights/circuit) before work = happy me :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings = Fitbit 13,811 steps, 250+ 14/14 boom! 31 floors :smiley:
    3) Change clothes & leave early for workplace lunchtime hike; not sure since snow has repeatedly melted & refroze, and is very crusty, if we'll use snowshoes or just walk = Cruddy snow meant walking instead of snowshoes. Group of 9 walked 2.1 mi in 43:09 on sunny, brisk day & happy me B)
    4) Prelogged meals & snacks / net calories green / 14c water = Measured portions for supper & evening snacks for more accuracy. Net cals green 19 :smiley: , sodium -747 :/ , sugar -21 (mostly fruit, veg, skyr), fiber & protein excellent, 14c water
    5) BC-CC review all add'l docs provided :# always more work than I anticipate / draft APG no time
    6) Evening: make planned supper :) even measured portions / choir 6:30 :) / pick up milk, bananas on way home :) plus salad bag & onions / water rest of houseplants forgot / update budget s/s no time / other? nope
    7) Unplug 9:00 :) / floss :smiley: / retainers :smiley: / bed & no tv 10:20 :) 10:30 (F rest day)

    JFT F 2/7 ~ planned rest day
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
    2) Prelog meals & snacks once supper decided / net calories green / 14c water
    3) BC-CC review & contact Jenni for clarifications / draft APG if time
    4) Evening: pick up race packet after work / maybe pick up supper at Chili John's / prep clothes, bib, hand/foot warmers / prep shopping bag, egg cartons, cash for winter market / make sure Fitbit & phone are charged for race / other?
    5) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / bed & no tv 10 (leave house by 7:20 a.m.?)

    Valentine Day Challenge net calories green = 4X (3,4,5,6) more measuring of portions starting Feb. 6 for more accuracy

    Sat. 8 a.m. is the Seroogy's (Chocolates) Valentine 5K and overnight low forecast is 11F (-11C). I've walked in this event numerous times, and winter weather can be so variable. I just have to roll with it, and have my layers planned. Dog will be very sad when I drive off dressed for walking without her. My goal is < 50 min. (ideally < 45 but I'm not in the greatest walking shape right now, and if it snows & I wear boots, even harder). Plan to save chocolate meltaway given to finishers for some other time, and go shopping at winter market after for healthy foods.

    2020 Goals
    1) Get weight below 160# (last time was 4/20/19)
    2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
    3) Post weekly weigh-in on JFT for accountability
    4) Take measurements & log on MFP monthly (I stopped as weight plateaued & went up) = 2/1/20
    5) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x) ~ mostly walking but include weights/circuit & other x-training
    6) Participate in race events ~ have planned 7 5Ks and 2 10Ks at minimum = Frenzy on the Fox 5K 49:36 ave. pace 15:29
    7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together
    8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states)
    9) Declutter home office, bedroom and basement = basement (boxes) Jan. / home office desk 2/1
    Word for 2020: Persist
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,285 Member
    TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
    🌹 Valentine's Day Challenge 🌹
    Stay in the green
    Mon 3 Feb - Thu 13 Feb (11 days)
    Earn 🌹 for every day in the green.

    🌹Aubrette (aubyshortcake): (6)

    🌹🌹🌹🌹Terri: (3,4,5,6)

    🌹🌹🌹🌹Carmela (cschmitz110515): (3,4,5,6) more weighing/measuring of food starting Feb 6 so more reliable 👍🏻

    🌹🌹🌹Nikki: @pridesabtch (3,4,5) No problem. Just tag me like you did today and I’ll add your roses

    🌹Tracie: PackerfaninGB (4,5)

    🌹🌹Faebert: (3,4)

    Joan: (mytime6630)

    🌹Hannah HEGoddard0928: (4)

    🌹🌹🌹Jennifer (jschepp): (3,4,5)

    🌹🌹Tracie: Snowflake1968 👍🏻

    🌹Gwen @beachwalker99 I can add your roses. Just tag me with the days you have been in the green.

    @aubyshortcake Yayyy! You got your first rose.

    Hi Terri ... could you give me 2 roses - (day 4 and 5)?
  • vermontrebecca6929
    vermontrebecca6929 Posts: 72 Member
    So far a great start to my Friday. 3 online traings done & I’m eating a massive salad before heading to gym. I start shadowing at my new job as a Behavioral Therapist for 0-3 year olds with autism. Online trainings are tiring! And I’m shedding all the volunteering commitments I picked up. while not working for past 6 months.

    I missed the gym the last two days & weather has not been conducive to walking. Party leftovers continue to taunt me and issue siren calls. Luckily I have halibut, quinoa, & broccoli on tap for dinner. Weigh-in Monday will not be pretty but I’m trying to mitigate ridiculous consumption of cheese & chocolate since Sunday with lots of healthy eating—like a foundation of great nutrition in the green, topped with an ice cream sundae. Definitely a crime of oppty & not a backslide on my part.

    Also doing other things in my life that I care deeply about including sime health related ones.
    Intention for the day: Breathe, be mindful, prioritize self-care
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,285 Member
    🌹 Valentine's Day Challenge 🌹
    Stay in the green
    Mon 3 Feb - Thu 13 Feb (11 days)
    Earn 🌹 for every day in the green.

    🌹Aubrette (aubyshortcake): (6)

    🌹🌹🌹🌹Terri: (3,4,5,6)

    🌹🌹🌹🌹Carmela (cschmitz110515): (3,4,5,6) more weighing/measuring of food starting Feb 6 so more reliable 👍🏻

    🌹🌹🌹Nikki: @pridesabtch (3,4,5) No problem. Just tag me like you did today and I’ll add your roses

    🌹Tracie: PackerfaninGB (4,5)

    🌹🌹Faebert: (3,4)

    🌹🌹 Joan: (mytime6630) (4, 5)

    🌹Hannah HEGoddard0928: (4)

    🌹🌹🌹Jennifer (jschepp): (3,4,5)

    🌹🌹Tracie: Snowflake1968 👍🏻

    🌹Gwen @beachwalker99 I can add your roses. Just tag me with the days you have been in the green.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,062 Member
    @maryrobinson40 Glad to hear the tornadoes missed you. Very wise to stay inside. Stay safe!
  • Kuhl50
    Kuhl50 Posts: 416 Member
    Friday
    Daily Habit goals: track, 😁exercise, 😁journal

    Action Plan:
    1. Up by 6, run, 2 yoga reps😁
    2. Lay out clothes for Saturday workout 😁
    3. Healthy breakfast—yogurt and kashi (during conference call)😁
    4. Pack salad for lunch😁
    5. Dinner = 😁 (chicken, broccoli, potatoes)
    6. Process return for Zappos shoes 😁
    7. Finalize (pack) food for trip😁
    8. Finalize (pack) meds for trip😁
    9. Check bank account, pay bills😁
    10. Write check for LUZ😁
    11. Upstairs by 10, 👿journal, 😁lights out by 10:30👿

    Ok I’m almost ready. Still have an intimidating to do list while gone, and I know I lose steam the minute I hit a hotel and start sleeping poorly. But! Have put together a “points “ system to incentivize keeping good habits on this trip. I can earn up to 25 points per day for different aspects of tracking, exercise, journaling, and allowing enough time to sleep. Hopefully this will help keep me on track!

    Saturday
    Daily Habit goals: track, exercise, journal

    Action Plan:
    1. Run app + yoga x2
    2. Healthy breakfast—omelette
    3. Store for antibacterial gel, mask
    4. Shower & get ready
    5. Put out card and gift for DH
    6. Straighten up
    7. Finish packing, include water bottle, journal
    8. “Tv dinner” lunch
    9. Leave for airport at 1pm
    10. Buy Greek yogurt past security and whole fruit
    11. Eat yogurt + Museli after takeoff, go to sleep
    12. Protein bar before landing
    13. Find salad during layover
    14. Taxi to hotel, clean up and go walking
    15. Enjoy a meal for late dinner
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,045 Member
    littleblackskirt wrote: »

    JFT Friday 7th February

    Eat under maintenance yes
    Back exercises some, do more!
    Be positive yes
    Parents errands yes
    Haircut yes
    Bags to charity shop yes
    Walk with friend we just had tea and chatted, no walk
    Tidy garden before this weekend's storm yes

    JFT Saturday 8th February

    Eat under maintenance
    Back exercises
    Be positive
    Housework/laundry
    Enjoy the weekend
  • SERmom3
    SERmom3 Posts: 568 Member
    Friday:
    - Subbing for kindergarten today🟢
    - Laundry🔴
    - Dishes🟢
    - Oldest daughter’s friend party🔴

    Yesterday was filled with changed plans...middle daughter woke up with a fever. Husband stayed home with her and my oldest made the hard decision to postpone her friend party so her sister could come. 💕.
    Flu and strep are going around the school here. The teacher I subbed for has the flu. I was supposed to work with her co-teacher yesterday, but then she got sick too! I was kind of flying by the seat of my pants because the lesson plan was written with the assumption that I’d have the help of someone who knows the routine! We made it through the day and the kids had fun (it was the 100th day of school...big deal in kindergarten!)

    JFT SATURDAY:
    - organize music
    - Sing for a funeral
    - Grocery shop
    - Make grilled chicken and salad
    - Prep house
    - Daughter’s family party this afternoon
    - Order pizza

    Stay healthy, everyone!
  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 1,002 Member
    Mixed bag yesterday. I'm keeping it super simple today and will play catch up tomorrow. Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

    Goals for Friday, February 7, 2020
    • Complete food log and maintain a calorie deficit – X - Had company over for dinner. Didn’t log, but cocktails and chocolate surely put me in the red.
    • Gym - √
    • Household chores 30+ min - √
    • Put away the laundry – X – Stuck it on the bed in the guest room!
    • Straighten house for the weekend – Minimal
    • Bank/Grocery store - √
    • Bills – X
    • Grading/email/LMS updates – X
    • Journal – X

    JFT Goals for Saturday, February 8, 2020
    • Complete food log and maintain a calorie deficit (maybe? - dinner out may derail this goal)
    • Household chores 30+ min
    • Errands (Costco, Lowes)
    • Dinner and movie with DH
  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 1,002 Member
    edited February 2020
    @mytime6630 - Thank you for adding me! I've been in the green the 3rd, 4th, and 6th. Hopefully I can stay on track over the weekend.

    @pridesabtch - Awww...what beautiful photos of your girl! Such a lovely smile!

    @maryrobinson40 - Glad to hear the tornado missed your town.
  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
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    Beautiful you and the snow too.😍
  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
    ZizzyBumble wrote: »
    Saturday 8 February

    I’ve not had a good week. My aching muscles from last Sunday continued my back has been hurting. I’ve not exercised or met other goals. Tomorrow it’s back to measuring and weighing 😊

    Awww... Take care. Sounds like a soak and a massage are needed.
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,434 Member
    @teigansdad Good job! GO YOU! :mrgreen: Pretty cool that you are finding alternatives that you can live with! I broke down and ate pizza last night (damn it...it's my kryptonite too!).

    @maryrobinson40 Thanks for checking in. Prayers for all who were hit by the tornadoes. Love to you!

    @snowflake1968 Life happens! Don't beat yourself up over it. I had pizza last night, even though my husband and I had agreed on steamed shrimp and veggies. Life got in the way and ended up throwing a frozen pizza in the oven. Today is a new day. We can get back on track together. I know we can!
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,580 Member
    Checking in from Friday
    1. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Review plans.
    2. Before school: MEETING. Check class websites. Update directions on website. PRINT LAWS FORMS. TALK WITH LAWS WINNERS.
    3. Class A: Poetry Kahoot. Vocab day 4-5. 4 poems total; include analysis paragraphs; add mood. Discuss challenge books.
    4. Class B: Finish poetry presentations (MONDAY). Writing prompt. Kahoot?
    5. Planning: Review unit plans. Duolingo. Check Goodreads. Input and enter essay grades. Run progress reports. Write blog post. Record audition for SRC.
    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. DETENTION (TUESDAY). Yoga with core/balance work. Check on B. Email student. Message Z.
    8. Chop celery. Set up JFT for tomorrow.
    9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Alarm set for 5:50.
    10. Practice hair braiding with D. Check on appts for drs. Remind D to ask his dad about the table and check with home repair contractors. START BLOGGING AGAIN. 3 posts/week? Create test for MLA format. Create test for infographics and visual information. 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. She Should Run vision statement. Progress reports 4th Monday. FINGERPRINTING WED FEB 26. NEED $41 AND $10 CASH.

    JFT Saturday
    1. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Review plans.
    2. Grading.
    3. Groceries.
    4. Record audition for SRC.

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    End of 2018: 189.2
    End of 2019: 196.4
    Today: 195.4

    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 discussion board 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 Apr 30 8 AM but check on meetings and RS. Onco Apr ???. PCP Schedule for July. ObG schedule for October. PCP - allergy shots?
    7. Theater: 1984 auditions 27-28 6:30.
    8. House: Crawl space repairs. After that - siding? Or perhaps bathroom floor.
    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. Community Kitchen. Emerge Georgia training.
    11. Family: Find cousin photos.

    WFTY: Progress. It snowed. I was going to go to the library, but they didn't open today. And I had an event I was going to attend, but that got cancelled too. I guess that means I have lots of time to get my grading done.

    Yay. :P
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,062 Member
    edited February 2020
    🌹 Valentine's Day Challenge 🌹
    Stay in the green
    Mon 3 Feb - Thu 13 Feb (11 days)
    Earn 🌹 for every day in the green.

    🌹Aubrette (aubyshortcake): (6)

    🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹Terri: (3,4,5,6,7,8)

    🌹🌹🌹🌹Carmela (cschmitz110515): (3,4,5,6) more weighing/measuring of food starting Feb 6 so more reliable 👍🏻

    🌹🌹🌹Nikki: pridesabtch (3,4,5)

    🌹Tracie: PackerfaninGB (4,5)

    🌹🌹Faebert: (3,4)

    🌹🌹Joan: (mytime6630)

    🌹Hannah HEGoddard0928: (4)

    🌹 🌹🌹🌹Jennifer (jschepp): (3,4,5,6)

    🌹🌹Tracie: Snowflake1968

    🌹🌹🌹Gwen @beachwalker99 (3,4,6)


  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,062 Member
    edited February 2020
    The only failure is giving up!
    ==============================
    2019 DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGES:
    01 Aug 2019: 170.1
    31 Dec 2019: 151.2
    Total weight loss: 19.9lbs
    ==============================
    ==============================
    2020 Personal Discard Weight Challenge
    Name: Terri
    My plan is to weigh less at the end of each month than I did at the beginning
    SW: 152.1 (02 Jan)
    GW: 147.1
    Jan: - 2
    February:
    Week 1 loss: 2lbs
    Sat 01: 150.1
    Sun 02: 151 Self inflicted! Late night snacking
    Mon 03: 150.1 Phew!
    Tue 04: 148.6 - 3.5 😍
    Wed 05: 149.6 😂 Boing! Boing! Boing!
    Fri 07: 149.1 🤞🏻
    Sat 08: 148.9
    ==============================
    WFTY: DEPTH
    Depth Year - Updates
    I definitely have way too much stuff. I need to streamline my existence, resist adding more stuff, and start using what I have already got. I have been working towards doing this for several years with my decluttering. I need to stop the march of consumerism, and putting money into the pockets of other people by buying things I want rather than actually need.
    03 Jan: This is going to be way harder than I thought. Need to work out strategies and guidelines for what I can and cannot purchase.
    1. I have a stack of books which I haven't read. I will read one of those book a month, and not buy any more books this year. I will source any other books I want to read at the library.
    2. Book 1: The Illusionists - Rosie Thomas ✅
    3. Book 2: Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine, Gail Honeyman✅
    4. Book 3: Nothern Lights Ch 8
    5. I have closets full of clothes that no longer fit. I will work my way through them over the next two months, and either alter them to fit, or donate them to charity.
    6. 07 Jan: One bag already full and ready to go to the charity shop
    7. I have a lot of Craft supplies. I will optimise what I have before I buy any new supplies. Sticking to this one will be difficult.
    8. 07 Jan: Depth Year: I have Patchwork Craft this morning. I will pick out one of my ongoing projects and work on it to completion. No new projects until I have finished at least 3 ongoing ones.
    9. 14 Jan: Craft Group: working on patchwork project from last Tues.
    Daily Goals
    • Food: log All food and drink; stay under goal; balance macros/micros; Hydrate adequately; NLNS!!!
    • Exercise: Knee Physio; 7,500+ Steps daily; 30 + minutes intentional exercise
    • Other: Daily Mindfulness Practice/Meditation; Practice Self-care; Positively reframe thoughts; Live! Love! Learn!; 15 mins Daily Declutter session; keep up to date with chores

    JFT Sat 8 Feb
    Daily Goals:    🌟
    Activities:
    • 10.30: visit to Ikea with DYD. 🌟
    • Afternoon: local shopping 🌟
    • finish putting laundry away! 🌟+ Did another load.
    • Chores 🌟
    • Read some more of Northern Lights. —>

    b]JFT Sun 08 Feb
    Daily Goals:[/b]
    Activities:
    • prep for tomorrow’s Monday Painters
    • Visit DED and grandsons
    • finish putting laundry away!
    • Read some more of Northern Lights.

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