Daily Commitment Thread for 2020 -- JUST FOR TODAY
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Recap 2/26 Ash Wednesday (rest day)
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings = Fitbit 8,915 steps, 250+ 12/14 & 33 floors
2) All food prelogged but supper / soup suppers at church start ~ make wise choices, only 1 bread & small dessert, if any / net calories green / 14c water = Did well at soup supper, but once home (late) & overtired, there was out of control snacking.
Logged G/B/U best I could. Net cals -913 sodium -943 
sugar -27 
fiber & protein excellent & 15c water
3) Evening: soup supper 6 / church 7 (choir in music room 6:40) / rehearsal after service / wash dishes before church / prep clothes/lunch for workplace lunchtime snowshoe hike R / other? nope
4) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / bed & no tv 10 (x-train before work R)
JFT R 2/27 ~ Slept poorly, reset alarm & skipped x-training before work. Maybe tonight?
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
2) Lunch at desk / figure out supper / net calories green / 14c water
3) G-PT 2 MIS regs / check chapter emails / catch up inbox
4) Change clothes & leave on time for workplace lunchtime snowshoe hike (cold but wind chill temp above 0)
5) Evening (no choir): 2 loads laundry / put away clean dishes / paperwork for nurse practitioner / hormone cream 7 p.m. / declutter 15 min. / other?
6) UNPLUG 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / BED & NO TV 10:00 (blood spot test 7 a.m. F & oil change 8:30)
@mytime6630 Hugs to you, dear friend! You are dealing with so much lately, please take care of you.
@PackerFanInGB Sorry about your news but good to look at the silver lining in the timing.
@Faebert Missing you. Hoping recovery is going well.
@HEGoddard0928 Hugs Hannah. Hoping your recovery is going well also.
Welcome newbies! This is the best group ever.
Reminding myself today of my word for 2020 ~ persist!
Shamrock Challenge: 5X (17,18,19,21,25)
2020 Goals1) Get weight below 160# (last time was 4/20/19)Word for 2020: Persist
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 / Seroogy's Valentine 5K 46:26.7 ave. pace 14:47
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 (some) & more basement boxes Feb.3 -
HEGoddard0928 wrote: »
JFT, 2/26/20
- Log all food
- Feb challenge
- write 1 chapter!!
Shamrock me please @TerriRichardson112 I can't believe that I finally did it! We got take out too! But I only ate half of it because I ate too fast and then got sick to my stomach. Lol.
There is so much sadness on the board today. Hopefully, we get some joyful news soon.
So I looked over the FMLA paperwork from my doctor and it says my estimated return to work date is 4/1. That seems like such a long way away! I still have a whole MONTH before I can go back to work.
But the nurse at the hospital said that I should be able to drive next week! I'm going to wait until after I have my follow up next Wednesday. I really hope she says that I can! I'm going stir crazy in this house! Plus the couch is getting more and more uncomfortable. 
Oh well. Time to make some goals I guess.
JFT, 2/27/20
- Log all food
- Call gastro and make payment
- Email paperwork to HR
- Write 2 chapters!5 -
@PackerFanInGB - so sorry to hear about your knee. I know you’re disappointed about not being able to fully participate in the work challenge, but I can’t help think that you were selected at this time for a reason! This knee issue would have come up regardless of if you were in the challenge or not, but coming now you have the opportunity to learn from a trainer and keep advancing your fitness despite the diagnosis! I wish you well!
Thank you! That's a god way to look at it. Hopefully the trainer will help me strengthen the surrounding muscles to compensate, and maybe even help me heal quicker when the time comes to actually get the replacement. Not the end of the world, but was disappointing. 2 -
☘️ St Patrick’s Day Challenge ☘️
Starts on Monday 17 February
Ends on Sunday 16 March (28 days)
Earn one ☘️ for every day in the green.
☘☘☘☘️Aubrette: (aubyshortcake)
(Feb 17,18,19,24)
☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️Terri: (TerriRichardson112)
(Feb 17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,
☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️Gwen: (beachwalker)
(Feb 17,18,19,20,21,24,25,27,
Hannah: (HEGoddard) (Feb 26,
☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️Carmela: (cschmitz110515)
(Feb 17,18,19,21,25
☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️Jennifer: (jeschepp)
(Feb 17,18,19,20,21,22,25,26,
☘☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️Lisa: (SERmom3)
(Feb 17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,
Jen: (withgoodfirm)
(Feb
☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️Joan: (mytime6630)
(Feb 17,18,19, 22,24,25,26
☘️Tracie: (Snowflake1968)
(Feb 19,22,25
☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ZizzyBumble
(Feb 17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,
☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️Nikki: (pridesabtch)
(Feb 18,19,20,22,25,
☘️☘️☘️Bookmeister
(Feb 17,20,24,26,
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PackerFanInGB wrote: »
J4T - Wednesday- Make mindful choices / Journal every bite / Close food journal at end of day
- Increase water intake
- Core strengthening exercise of some kind
- Executive Edge Challenge - Dietitian Assignment: Research Whole 30 vs Mediterranean vs Diabetic diets and recipes for good carb & protein choices. Watch videos Deb sent. Read Chapter 1 & 2 of the Eating Healthy book. Review the websites Deb sent. (This is ongoing assignment, due next Monday night.)
- Prepare for tomorrow: Pack lunchbox / Set out outfit / set backpack near door
- Update checkbook
- Lymphatic massage - right arm
- Set alarm on phone for one hour before bedtime as reminder to wind down. Lights off 10:30
- Gratitude Journal / Daily Inspirational readings
Had a decent day yesterday. Not active but I'm okay with the fact that I journaled, made good choices, closed my food diary, packed my lunch and snacks, pre-logged my food for today, set out my clothes, etc. It's more than I've made myself do in a while!
Going this afternoon to try the cryotherapy on my knee. Really hoping it helps. How cool would that be, if it really does help eliminate the inflammation in my knee that quickly?
J4T - Thursday- Make mindful choices / Journal every bite / Close food journal at end of day
- Increase water intake
- Core strengthening exercise of some kind
- Executive Edge Challenge - Dietitian Assignment: Research Whole 30 vs Mediterranean vs Diabetic diets and recipes for good carb & protein choices. Watch videos Deb sent. Read Chapter 1 & 2 of the Eating Healthy book. Review the websites Deb sent. (This is ongoing assignment, due next Monday night.)
- Prepare for tomorrow: Pack lunchbox / Set out outfit / set backpack near door
- Lymphatic massage - right arm
- Set alarm on phone for one hour before bedtime as reminder to wind down. Lights off 10:30
- Gratitude Journal / Daily Inspirational readings
WOTY: Persistence4 - Make mindful choices
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@PackerFanInGB I got great relief on my knee with cryotherapy when I had my meniscus problem. Hope it works for you.2
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JFT Thurs
Drink 32oz
Log all my food
Clean the dang bathroom
ish
Walk 10k steps
Eat the fruit
Make lunches for next week
Sweep after the furry brats 4 -
JFT - Thursday Feb 27
2L of water - 😟
Log all food - 🙂
Calories in green - 😟
Gratitude journal - 🙂
JFT - Friday Feb 28
2L of water
Log all food
Calories in green
Gratitude journal
I am taking my walking shoes to work tomorrow and the rec therapist and I are going walking at lunch. I think this is a good way to get back into it.
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Hi everyone. Too tired to make MFP work for me last night, too busy during the day, but here’s the list I kept on my phone and how I did. Unfortunately my late night at work + early “be at work time” today meant I couldn’t fit in exercise. ☹️. Still ate under calories, but don’t feel (or measure) lighter. May need to reduce my calorie target for awhile to get back on track.
Daily habits: track, 😁exercise, 👿journal😁
Thursday Action Plan
1. Up at 6, pill, animals, shower, ready, pill, 😁check review,👿
2. Out by 0710😁
3. Healthy breakfast at work😁
4. Choose smart at catered lunch😁
5. Track all😁
6. Find ways to be active, try to get a walk in🤨very short walk
7. Leave no later than 6:30😁
8. Home: bills, check accounts👿
9. Home: put away laundry👿
10. Upstairs 9, 😁journal, 😁lights out 9:45🤞
Tomorrow is the last day in a packed week. Then hopefully a nice weekend with DH! I could sure use the break.
Daily habits: track, exercise, journal
Friday Action Plan
1. Up at 6, pill, animals, run (earphones in vest), yoga, pill
2. Pack salad lunch
3. Out by 8:10
4. Healthy breakfast at work
5. Track all
6. Home: bills, check accounts
7. Home: put away laundry
8. Start delayed laundry load
9. Upstairs 10, journal, lights out 10:303 -
bookmeister86 wrote: »Pancake day is amazing! Can't believe you don't have it, you're missing out (where are you based again?)
It's a historical tradition, takes place the day before the forty days of Lent. Traditionally people fasted in Lent so the day before they used up all the fatty sugary things by making pancakes, so they weren't available in the fasting period. These days, I don't think anyone fasts for forty days (though some people do give up certain things) but we do the pancakes still as they are yummy
This is a link with details of pancake day including what these pancakes are like (they are not like American pancakes, they're more like French crepes - and actually the ones we had were crepes as my boyfriend is French and made them!)
https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Pancake-Day/
@bookmeister86 thanks! After I asked you the question it occurred to me to Google it...sounds so yummy, and in the historical context makes perfect sense!
I’m based in California. Through Catholic school I know all about Fat Tuesday/Shrove Tuesday, through French class and traveling I’ve celebrated Mardi Gras and Carnivale, but Pancake Day is new to me. I even have a sister who has lived in/near London for years—I’m going to have to ask her about it!4 -
Hello my peoples,
Clearly not starting my sleep plan early! This is what I do when I am stressed and sleep-deprived, I stay up too late. Doesn't make sense I know. Was in a bit of a funk today, but still managed to get a lot done. A lot of people are out sick with the flu which is stressful. Excited tomorrow (I guess today!) is Friday!
@meraki6 What are banana oat balls? Sounds amazing-can you share your recipe?
@Snowflake1968 Those are fascinating facts...also terrifying
@teagansdad have a great time on your trip!
@TerriRichardson112 Please add a Shamrock for "today" (27) Thank you!
@asthesoapturns Nice work crushing your Thursday goals! Also love your sense of humor
Just for Today-Thursday
1 report ✅
catch up all notes ❌
80 oz water ✅
Do dishes ✅
Tidy up for 15 minutes ✅
Meet daily recs for the 5 food groups ✅
Stay in the green (1.2-1.4k calories) ✅
Track food, exercise, water, daily goals ✅
Just for Today-Friday
1/2 report
catch up all notes
80 oz water
Do dishes
Tidy up for 15 minutes
Meet daily recs for the 5 food groups
Stay in the green (1.2-1.4k calories)
Track food, exercise, water, daily goals4 -
Yesterday was challenging, I had a lot of pressure to deal with at work due to a deadline. I managed it, but in the evening I was then rather tired! Food wise I was just over maintenance - I would have been within it, but I felt the need to have a beer with my team lunch (had just made my deadline) which pushed me over.
Today I'm going out with colleagues after work. I'm going to aim for maintenance again. I'm planning to go a little later so I can eat beforehand - that should mean I don't end up eating junk in the pub/after. I've pre logged and know what I can drink and stay in my calories. I will order it in small portion sizes so I'm less likely to go over!
Yesterday's goals:
- Track all food and drink
- Be within maintenance
I felt the need to have a beer with my lunch (had a team lunch in pub) after a pressurised morning which pushed me over. But not that much
- Not have unplanned snacks/ binge outside the home
- Take regular ‘breathe/ reframe’ breaks at work to manage emotionsNo time, deadline!
- Positive affirmations
- Finish by 6pm6.30
- Talk to boyfriend in French
- French book
- Laundry
- Quality time (stop playing with phone!)Rather tired in the evening so flopped a bit
- Gratitude journal
- Lights off by 11
Today's goals:
- Track all food and drink
- Be within maintenance
- Not have unplanned snacks/ binge outside the home
- 45+ min lunch break
- Do finances
- Take regular ‘breathe/ reframe’ breaks at work to manage emotions
- Positive affirmations
- Finish at 6pm
- Eat before pub trip
- Train home by 10pm LATEST
Happy Friday everyone!6 -
THURSDAY:
- Track every bite🔴
- Stay green🔴
- Go for a walK🔴
- Dishes🟢
- Laundry🟢
- Work on taxes🔴
- Work on yearbook tasks🔴
- Start planning hubby’s 40th bday🔴
Yikes! So much red! I got a very last minute call to sub yesterday so it changed my whole plan. I hate that I’ve had two days in the red. I have another busy day today so goals will be simple.
JFT FRIDAY:
- Track every bite
- Stay green
- Dishes
- Laundry
- Substitute for 4th grade
- Music rehearsal
- no meat today/make veggie pizza
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JFT Thursday
1. Log all food 👍
2. Workout at home 👍
3. Drink 150oz water👍
4. Final meditation course 👍
JFT Friday
1. Log all food
2. Gym
3. Drink 150oz water
4. New meditation course
5. Avoid birthday cake I’m taking in for a coworker5 -
Good morning all, happy Friday! I was only about 30 over yesterday so I'm counting that as good enough lol.
Yesterday 2/27:
1. Log all food😁
2. Stay within calorie goal😁
3. Finish work at 5:20😔
4. Do workout😔
JFT 2/28:
1. Log all food
2. Stay within calorie goal
3. Finish work at 5:205 -
☘️ St Patrick’s Day Challenge ☘️
Starts on Monday 17 February
Ends on Sunday 16 March (28 days)
Earn one ☘️ for every day in the green.
☘☘☘☘☘️Aubrette: (aubyshortcake)
(Feb 17,18,19,24,27)
☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️Terri: (TerriRichardson112)
(Feb 17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,
☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️Gwen: (beachwalker)
(Feb 17,18,19,20,21,24,25,27,
Hannah: (HEGoddard) (Feb 26,
☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️Carmela: (cschmitz110515)
(Feb 17,18,19,21,25
☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️Jennifer: (jeschepp)
(Feb 17,18,19,20,21,22,25,26,
☘☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️Lisa: (SERmom3)
(Feb 17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,
Jen: (withgoodfirm)
(Feb
☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️Joan: (mytime6630)
(Feb 17,18,19, 22,24,25,26
☘️Tracie: (Snowflake1968)
(Feb 19,22,25
☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ZizzyBumble
(Feb 17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,
☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️Nikki: (pridesabtch)
(Feb 18,19,20,22,25,
☘️☘️☘️Bookmeister
(Feb 17,20,24,26,
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Dang it’s cold!
Got up at 3 yesterday. Got to Vermont around 11 am. Got to drive thru a nice snow storm in route to in-laws
Yesterday
Stayed in green
Logged everything
-did have a glass of southern comfort w my father in law... that stuff’s like syrup. Not sure I’m a fan
Goals for Friday
Today is day 1 of 2 skiing
- don’t get hurt
- Be sure to be encouraging to daughter and not try to teach.. she does better w positive reenforcement and her granddad will have plenty to share skill wise
-stay green
-log calories
Allowing myself beer or booze (limit 2 a day) for next 2 days BUT only if others drinking
Vermont beer is seconds to none!4 -
TGIF! After a hectic week, I'm looking forward to relaxing a bit this weekend. I also have a lot of academic work to get done, so I need to schedule some time for that. Only two weeks until Spring Break! DH and I are planning a trip down to visit our younger son, and I don't want to have work hanging over my head during our trip. So I need to use my time more efficiently. I'm hoping that working on my sleep habits will help.
Today is exactly one year since I started my current journey. I couldn't have done it without the support and inspiration I've found in the MFP community. Although I'm fairly new to this group, I'm so glad I found it. I so admire and appreciate your determination, generosity, and honesty. Thank you for welcoming me.
@TerriRichardson112 - Got my dates mixed up yesterday. Could you please add a shamrock for the 26th? You've already given me the one I earned for the 27th. Thanks!
Goals for Thursday, February 27, 2020
• Complete food log and maintain a calorie deficit - √
• Gym - √
• Make appt. with eye doctor - X
• Book boarding for dog – X
• Plants (water/repot/start cuttings) – 30% - didn’t bring the potting soil in from the car
• Start cleaning the fridge – 25 % - got some the worst stuff out in time for trash pick-up
• Student conferences - √ - ran long, so I got home late
• Grading/email/LMS updates – minimal, getting pretty far behind on the grading
• Online course HW (set up course shell) – X
JFT for Friday, February 28, 2020
• Complete food log and maintain a calorie deficit
• Gym
• Phone calls: eye doctor, kennel, salon
• Plants (repot/start cuttings)
• Straighten house for the weekend
• Start laundry
And sometime this weekend…
• Grading/email/LMS updates
• Online course HW (set up course shell)
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☘️ St Patrick’s Day Challenge ☘️
Starts on Monday 17 February
Ends on Sunday 16 March (28 days)
Earn one ☘️ for every day in the green.
☘☘☘☘☘️Aubrette: (aubyshortcake)
(Feb 17,18,19,24,27)
☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️Terri: (TerriRichardson112)
(Feb 17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,
☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️Gwen: (beachwalker)
(Feb 17,18,19,20,21,24,25,26,27,
Hannah: (HEGoddard) (Feb 26,
☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️Carmela: (cschmitz110515)
(Feb 17,18,19,21,25,27,
☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️Jennifer: (jeschepp)
(Feb 17,18,19,20,21,22,25,26,27
☘☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️Lisa: (SERmom3)
(Feb 17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,
Jen: (withgoodfirm)
(Feb
☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️Joan: (mytime6630)
(Feb 17,18,19, 22,24,25,26
☘️Tracie: (Snowflake1968)
(Feb 19,22,25
☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ZizzyBumble
(Feb 17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,
☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️Nikki: (pridesabtch)
(Feb 18,19,20,22,25,
☘️☘️☘️Bookmeister
(Feb 17,20,24,26,
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