Daily Commitment Thread for 2020 -- JUST FOR TODAY
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@Bex953172
Scary situation. Please take care.1 -
@Bex953172 The ultimate mama bear! But seriously, please be careful! We'd all be devastated if something happened to you!
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HEGoddard0928 wrote: »
Today I will:
- rewatch email videos
- send 10 emails
- go through app sites to look for leadsI'm really proud of myself for this! I wasn't going to do it because I was tired but I made myself open my computer and get to work. I was really surprised by how much it paid off. Or at least, it might pay off in the long run. Lol
- go to the liquor store/library/dollar store
- bring home trash can
- dishwasher
- shower
- start blogging course
- visit mom
Kind of a mixed bag yesterday but I got most of the important stuff done! I sent out the ten emails! It took longer than I thought it would but I did it nonetheless! Woohoo! Toward the end of the list, I got a lot more comfortable doing it. It went pretty smoothly after the first like 5. I have an email tracker extension attached to my Gmail account to see when my emails are opened. So far 7 of them have been. I got one immediate reply but it said that they weren't looking for anyone at the moment which was nice of the guy. So I'm going to send out more today.
Matt found a new video game that he really likes and fell asleep while he was playing with his friends last night
He didn't end up coming to bed until like 5 am. I'm not sure what time he ended up falling asleep in the living room. He doesn't work today although he might get called in. Lol. So he can sleep while I work. It will probably be really beneficial for both of us.
Okay, onto some goals!
- send out 20 emails
- shower
- dishwasher
- library
- rewatch tech videos
- start blogging course
- read 3 freelance writing articles
- research 10 sites
Some of it is kind of small with a few big things thrown in. So hopefully I can get the majority of it done today. I just have to stick to my schedule.3 -
littleblackskirt wrote: »
Haha we reckoned if he went, there would have been a fight.
A man's less likely to hit a woman i suppose. Plus Ash honestly didn't believe the rubbish he was texting neither of us did. Thats why we went round before we rang police
Thing is, if he was threatening violence because he was on drink or drugs, he could attack women too, he wouldn't be thinking clearly.
Look after yourself.
I suppose you're right!
Ash was stood at our front door, so he wasn't far behind lol.
I guess i must have a giant pair of balls lmao
I'm sorry to share such a rubbish situation but you guys always make me feel better about it. Me and ash are both stressed so its difficult to calm each other down.3 -
littleblackskirt wrote: »
Haha we reckoned if he went, there would have been a fight.
A man's less likely to hit a woman i suppose. Plus Ash honestly didn't believe the rubbish he was texting neither of us did. Thats why we went round before we rang police
Thing is, if he was threatening violence because he was on drink or drugs, he could attack women too, he wouldn't be thinking clearly.
Look after yourself.
I suppose you're right!
Ash was stood at our front door, so he wasn't far behind lol.
I guess i must have a giant pair of balls lmao
I'm sorry to share such a rubbish situation but you guys always make me feel better about it. Me and ash are both stressed so its difficult to calm each other down.
Girl you need never apologize for telling us things on this thread. We care about you. Take care and try to keep the crazy away.
Love ya!1 -
pridesabtch wrote: »littleblackskirt wrote: »
Haha we reckoned if he went, there would have been a fight.
A man's less likely to hit a woman i suppose. Plus Ash honestly didn't believe the rubbish he was texting neither of us did. Thats why we went round before we rang police
Thing is, if he was threatening violence because he was on drink or drugs, he could attack women too, he wouldn't be thinking clearly.
Look after yourself.
I suppose you're right!
Ash was stood at our front door, so he wasn't far behind lol.
I guess i must have a giant pair of balls lmao
I'm sorry to share such a rubbish situation but you guys always make me feel better about it. Me and ash are both stressed so its difficult to calm each other down.
Girl you need never apologize for telling us things on this thread. We care about you. Take care and try to keep the crazy away.
Love ya!
I agree! Never apologize! You're family here, Bex. Vent and complain all you want. Lol. We'll always listen.
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pridesabtch wrote: »JFT Tuesday
- Work
- Log everything
- Stay Green
- Peleton Actually felt good enough to ride outside
- No alcohol
- No candy or cookies or ice cream (maybe a small piece of pie)
Since my accident I didn't really log, I ate comfort food and I didn't weigh in. These three things are usually my downfall. Once I go off the rails I live in denial and avoid looking at the scale. Yesterday I felt myself going down the same path, so I determined that today I would weigh and assess the damage. Really I'm only a pound up and I had a late meal yesterday and its TOM. All in all not devastating, not really even a blip. I did however have pie for breakfast this morning. I've got to get that out of the house, it is just too tempting.
Also for the first time in a week I exercised yesterday. My head was feeling better and against my coaches advice I went for a bike ride. Started out iffy as my rear tire was flat and I was already in a rush. Luckily the change went well, but I always worry when I change one that I missed something and will end up with a blow out as I'm cruising down a hill at 35 mph. Definitely not what I need to happen. Anyway, I was a little nervous to ride, but I sucked it up and I'm glad I did. Last month I rode this route and I walked up 2 hills and turned back early. Yesterday I stayed on the bike and I made the whole distance. Yay me!
JFT Wednesday
- Work
- Breakfast (Pie I'll have to work off)
- Shower & such
- Meeting
- Daughter to orthodontist
- Daughter for brow appt
- Long walk after work
- Log everything
- Stay green
- No cookies, candy or ice cream
- No alcohol
- Bed by 11:30
Make today a great day y'all!3 -
@Bex953172 So glad you are safe! Hugs!!!
Recap T 7/28 ~ humidity finally dropped and temps more comfortable ~ yay!
1) Walk dog before work
4 miles on gorgeous morning = happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks (3 floors) / 5 somethings
14/14 boom!
3) Grill yak ribeye for supper / net cals green / 14c water = Evening snack attack -137
13c water
4) GA-IT progress / end of day pack box to work in conference room W 2x
5) Call ex-roomie 7 p.m. my time
love that we're catching up again / prep lunch/snacks/water bottle & overnight oats / meal plan & grocery list / one other to-do
6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / set 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work) 
& reset to 6:30
JFT W 7/29 ~ humidity in 90s when I woke & exhausted so skipped dog walk
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks (3 floors) / 5 somethings
2) Leftovers for supper / net cals green / 14c water
3) GA-IT progress / Facebook Live noon / prep electronics & papers for work from home rest of week
4) Grocery shop / at least one chore
5) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / set 6:00 alarm (walk dog)
Yesterday had frustrating email from manager late in workday, about things I've already discussed with her. Talked to in-charge since she's now involved (just back from furlough this week, so I think manager was waiting on that to push me again on this stupid audit request). In-charge sees the points I'm making about prioritization & will talk to manager (they're good buds). But it's stressful to leave work on that note. At least my evening got better when I finished grilling just before rain started, then I talked with ex-roommate from college over an hour. So happy we're phoning on regular basis just to chat ~ I didn't realize how much I missed talking with her.
2020 Goals:1) 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 / 2.29.20 / 4.1.20 (forgot 3.31.20) / 5.1.20 (forgot 4.30.20) / 6.3.20 (forgot at ME again)
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 / Badger State Brewing 10K virtual race w/ dog on 4/2/20 1:44:16 ave. pace 16:33 / Prevention virtual 5K Fun & Fit Team on 5/2/20 I walked 3.48 mi w/ dog in 1:01:10 ave. pace 17:33 / RonaRunOff 5/16/20 virtual walk 5.08 miles with dog in 1:23:15 ave. pace 16:23 / 100 Miles Challenge fundraiser (per fitness tracker) & completed 5/18/20 / Bellin Run 10K virtual race w/ dog on 6/6/20 1:41:03 ave. pace 16:14 dog definitely slows my "race pace"
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. / basement boxes & home office (some more) Mar. / decluttered/cleaned in bedroom & more basement boxes Apr. / basement boxes May ~ very pleased w/ my progress / reorg in basement June & July4 -
JFT - Tuesday July 28
1L of Water - Probably closer to the 2 I used to drink regularly
Log all Food -
No Chips - I didn't buy any, I avoided them from the snacks for the residents but my coworker had Pringles and I ate 5
Gratitude journal -
JFT - Wednesday July 29
1L of Water
Log all Food
No Chips
Gratitude journal
@HEGoddard0928 - So happy you received a negative test. Yes, eye strain sure can cause headaches!
@littleblackskirt - 3 pounds is great! Maybe I should look at that.
@Bex953172 - What a scary position to be in! Why do you have to be the one to move? You have spent a lot of time fixing it up and getting it the way you want it. Hopefully it's all resolved peacefully. We had drama with friends when our girls were young. A long story for another day, but we had to press charges against her. Don't let it deter you from making new friends though, I think friends are a necessity. Humans are very social creatures.
@pridesabtch - I'm happy you were able to have a ride yesterday and congratulations for getting on the scale!
@cschmitz110515 - I hope you have a better day today. I love catching up with old friends, it doesn't happen often enough.
Today is supposed to be hot again, it's so nice as we haven't had rain in 3 days. This is the hottest week we've had in 3 years. I hope it's not so hot tonight that I can get out for a walk though.
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Tuesday: all food logged (and back in the green)
Wednesday: log all food!3 -
JFT Thursday
1. Therapy exercises: crunches, lunges, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea!
2. Check email. Write everything down before it goes in the mouth. Send D for groceries. LEVERAGE TEST!
3. Review papers by desk. File or trash. Check green room for paintbrushes and donations.
4. Lunch: okonomiyaki. Write a blog post - album? Running, Racism and Rum: Learning to Handle Discomfort
5. Write a letter. Dinner: WHATEVER. 1 hr writing: letter to B. Set up extra credit letter project.
6. Color! 1 hr reading. RUN LINES. Type BS jobs. WRITE STORY.
7. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
8. Writing: Album post. Message Z. Rehearsal 6:30-?. Need to work on unit plan for research.
9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: crunches, lunges, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Wed book group. SHBP screening - August? Thursday visit parents - take photos. MH Monday check-in; Whatever Wednesday AMA. Indochino suit fitting - Atlanta or Nashville? Meet with Z&M Sun Aug 2 Stone Fort Stare.
Scale goalsEnd of 2017: 174.6
End of 2018: 189.2
End of 2019: 196.4
End of January: 194.6
End of February: 196.2
End of March: 193.8
End of April: 192.6
End of May: 191.8
End of June: 192.2
Today: 190.4
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 discussion board for comments due Friday. 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 call to schedule cleaning. PCP July 15 10:30. ObG schedule for October. PCP - allergy shots? left toe joints. Sleep center 778 3316.
7. Theater: 1984.
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 bike rack for car.
10. Volunteering ideas: Theater. Library. Animal shelter. Community Kitchen. Emerge Georgia training.
11. Family: Google Hangout. Dinners?
12. Other: 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. Update standards on board. When to change bulletin board?
WFTY: Progress. Ohhhhhh the play opens day after TOMORROWWWWW and I'm in a tizzy.4 -
So I disappeared into a funk for 4 days. Overwhelmed and worried about the immense work week I knew was in front of me. But I pulled myself out slowly and gently, and was back on track today, Wednesday. Now the work is almost done, I feel prepared for tomorrow, so things are better. I will note that probably what helped most was following the example of a colleague who said he was going for a run to work out his presentation speech. I went for a walk, did the same, and things started to fell better after. Exercise really is an underrated medicine for anxiety!
Daily habits: track, exercise, journal
Thursday Action Plan
1. 0600 wake, pill, timer, weigh
2. shower , pill
3. On call at 0700
4. Breakfast = yogurt + Kashi
5. Lunch = salad + chicken
6. Add chicken to grocery list
7. Weights at 3pm
8. Walk after work
9. Dinner = ?
10. Make more salads
11. Lay clothes out
12. Plan Friday exercise
13. Journal
14. Meditate
15. Lights out 10
July personal challenge
Bicep emoji if I got in at least 1 push-up; Yoga figure if I set my intention before eating
July 29: 🚫🧘
GRATITUDE: I am grateful for another day to start anew.
WOTY: Habits5 -
littleblackskirt wrote: »
JFT Wednesday 29th July
Log everything yes
Stay in the green yes
Back exercises no
5 fruit and veg 5
Walk 39 minutes
Foot exercises yes
Bank! no
Mow lawn did small front lawn, didn't risk doing the rest
Ironing yes
JFt Thursday 30th July
Log everything
Stay in the green
Back exercises
5 fruit and veg
Walk, raining again!
Foot exercises
Bank, deal with it!
Finish ironing
Housework
Weekly shop3 -
@Bex953172 - So sorry you went through that scary situation. Moving is hard because you never know what your neighbors will be like. Hope things get back to normal for you soon.
I didn’t get on yesterday to post goals. I donated blood and gave myself a diet break day. I ate sensibly, but didn’t track. I’m still keeping up with the “no chip” challenge. 2 more days to go!
JFT THURSDAY:
- Log everything / stay green
- NO CHIPS
- Clean living room and normal chores
- Continue painting the house
- Mow lawn (if it dries)
- S - CCD Camp
- E - softball game
JULY CHALLENGE:
In an attempt to refocus this month, I’ve decided to try and give up chips. This will be extremely difficult. I eat them almost daily. They are my weakness. I’m using a bikini as my emoji, since that will be a goal for next summer!
*************NO CHIP CHALLENGE*************
July 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29
👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙👙2 -
Wednesday goals
Stay green✅
Tempo paced trainer ride✅
No beer👊
Fruit and vegetables for snacks✅
No candy❌
Thursday goals
Stay green
Pick up birthday card for wife
No candy
Fruit and vegetables for snacks
Short trainer spin then social night ride if weather permits
Look at bills
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@Bex953172
Apologies not needed. We are your FitFam, and we care.
@HEGoddard0928
WTG! Ride the high to glory!!!
Hang in there folks!
We get knocked down! But we get up again! They’re never gonna keep US down!1 -
💜💜💜
I choose to feed my body the nutrition it needs
and feed my mind with the quality thoughts it deserves
💜💜💜
⛱🎡🎢🎠🏕 JULY 🏕🎠🎢🏕⛱
To all those essential workers still going out there....
🙏🏻 Thank you for your service 🙏🏻
Everyone else, please stay home!!!
What am I doing to keep busy? To name a few...[*] structuring my dayKeep your chin up!
[*] morning and evening meditation
[*] Using the internet to ‘talk’ to family
[*] crochet, jigsaws, journaling, gardening, reading, writing .......
[*] HIIT videos off YouTube,
[*] yoga/Taichi
[*] Walks with DH
[*] Cleaning! Cleaning! Cleaning! 😂
[*] Decluttering
[*] Stress relievers (search YouTube for Paul McKenna)
Turning up is the ultimate success!
2019 DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGES:01 Aug 2019: 170.1
31 Dec 2019: 151.2
Total weight loss: 19.9lbs
2020 Personal Weight Challenge
Name: Terri
SW: 152.1 (02 Jan)
GW: 150
Jan: - 2
Feb: - 1.3
Mar: - 0.9
Apri: +1.3 (not too bad, considering lockdown/Easter/Birthday this month)
May: +0.7(working on upping my strength to tone muscles, so not unexpected. It's a balancing act! 😂)
Jun: +0.2
Weight has stabilised around 151.
July Daily Goals: Week 5
Su: ✅ Mo: ✅ Tu: ✅ We: ✅
Th: Fr:
Reduce Fat%:✅ 29.3 -> 27.1; 25.2; 25.1
Increase Muscle%: ✅ 28.7->30.1 30.3
Calories < in the green 🐝
Steps > 7500 🐝 7617
Weight < 155 🐝 151.1; 150.8; 150.6 150.4
Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily🐝 102
Active hours > 6 daily🐝 9
Activities I got to do
Meditation✅ Exercise✅
Laundry✅
Sole Mates Spreadsheet for Aug✅Ongoing
2 x 15 min Declutter Hobbies room✅ (Ongoing)
Essential grocery shopping✅
Clean/reorganise fridge ✅
Crochet✅ Puzzles✅ Watch TV✅
Short visit from DYD✅
Had a good day yesterday. All stocked up on healthy food again. We are also harvesting some of our own produce. So much tastier than bought in veg.
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pridesabtch wrote: »
JFT Wednesday
- Work
- Breakfast (Pie I'll have to work off)
- Shower & such
- Meeting
- Daughter to orthodontist
- Daughter for brow appt
- Long walk after work Short walk
- Log everything
- Stay green
- No cookies, candy or ice cream
- No alcohol
- Bed by 11:30
Make today a great day y'all!
Well, yesterday was a disaster food wise. It started and ended with black berry pie and there was cookie cake in between. I know better than to have sugary treats, once I do, I crave them all day. That combined with minimal exercise and I saw a rise in the scale this morning. I'll do better today.
JFT Thursday
- Work by 8:00 more like 9:00 thank God they don't care
- Protein bar for breakfast instead of pie!
- Meeting at 10:00 until whenever
- Document work
- Exercise, If it doesn't rain, I'll ride. If it does rain I'll Peleton
- Sensible dinner
- NO COOKIES, CANDY, ICE CREAM or PIE!!!!
- No alcohol
- Bed by 11:30
Enjoy your day y'all!3 -
HEGoddard0928 wrote: »
- send out 20 emails😐Only managed 13. I'm still pretty slow at it
- shower 😁
- dishwasher 😁
- library😓 It was 100° yesterday afternoon. Needless to say I spent day at home
- rewatch tech videos 😓
- start blogging course 😁About half way through
- read 3 freelance writing articles 😓
- research 10 sites😁Actually did more than that before I realized my 10 were done. Lol
Yesterday was kind of a mixed bag. It took longer than I thought it to send the emails and then in the afternoon I just lost some motivation. Plus it was so hot out we couldn't keep the house cold. It sucked.
I wanted to get up at 8 this morning but I couldn't manage it. When the alarm went off Matt switched it to 9 for me. Then I didn't sleep well for that next hour 😭 Probably not the best way to start a day.
Onto so goals I guess
Today I will:
- post on JFT 😁
- send 15 emails
- come up with 10 more blog ideas
- finish blogging course
- fill in 10 more rows in my spreadsheet
- actually cook dinner
- wear actual clothes!
- READ SOME DAMN ARTICLES!!!1 -
Wednesday: all food logged
Thursday: log all food.1 -
JFT - Wednesday July 29
1L of Water -
Log all Food -
No Chips -
Gratitude journal -
JFT - Thursday July 30
1L of Water
Log all Food
No Chips
Gratitude journal
Yesterday was a funny day for me, I just wanted to snack all evening for some reason and I didn't stop myself. I don't really feel well this morning because of it.
@HEGoddard0928 - it's been hot here this week too. It finally started to cool off for a comfortable sleep about the time that my alarm went off.
@SERmom3 - Do you think you'll keep up the No Chips in August too? You've done so well with it!
@teigansdad - I love that you have on your list to buy your wife a birthday card. I am always frustrated and hurt that my husband doesn't get me one.
@pridesabtch - we'll both do better today!
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Recap W 7/29 ~ humidity in 90s when I woke & exhausted so skipped dog walk
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks (3 floors) / 5 somethings 10000 steps & 14/14 boom! on rest day = happy me
2) Leftovers for supper / net cals green / 14c water net cal 5 & 12c water
3) GA-IT progress / Facebook Live noon tech issues in conf room / prep electronics & papers for work from home rest of week = 2x
4) Grocery shop glad masks now mandatory & I had short list / at least one chore more than one
5) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / set 6:00 alarm (walk dog) = 4x
JFT R 7/30
1) Walk dog 4 miles on cool, lower humidity a.m. happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks (basement to 2nd floor) / 5 somethings
2) Salad topped with leftover ribeye for supper / net cals green / 14c water
3) GA-IT progress / Facebook Live recording / prep electronics & papers for work from home then reverse at end of day for work in office Monday / write to-do list for office / update project status s/s / email daily & weekly updates / back up work from home files
4) Wish BFF happy bday on FB (card tomorrow) / reservation 5:15 GBBG for Rhythm Kings outdoor concert (1 beer) / at least one chore
5) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / no alarm vacation Friday but still walk dog in a.m.
Yesterday was a little weird working in our conference room down the hall. Like I was at work but not. One of my favorite co-workers joked it was the Solitary Confinement Room. Remembered to sanitize with wipes at start & finish. Glad I brought box from home to lug everything I needed (paper files, supplies, tissues, etc.) for my project from my desk to room and back, plus save electronics to flash drive for work from home. So many details to remember with this back and forth situation, just have to remain flexible. Many that I know are still on layoff or furlough & other depts. are struggling with limited resources. I'm grateful to still have my job. And tomorrow I am taking a mental health day.
2020 Goals:1) 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 / 2.29.20 / 4.1.20 (forgot 3.31.20) / 5.1.20 (forgot 4.30.20) / 6.3.20 (forgot at ME again)
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 / Badger State Brewing 10K virtual race w/ dog on 4/2/20 1:44:16 ave. pace 16:33 / Prevention virtual 5K Fun & Fit Team on 5/2/20 I walked 3.48 mi w/ dog in 1:01:10 ave. pace 17:33 / RonaRunOff 5/16/20 virtual walk 5.08 miles with dog in 1:23:15 ave. pace 16:23 / 100 Miles Challenge fundraiser (per fitness tracker) & completed 5/18/20 / Bellin Run 10K virtual race w/ dog on 6/6/20 1:41:03 ave. pace 16:14 dog definitely slows my "race pace"
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. / basement boxes & home office (some more) Mar. / decluttered/cleaned in bedroom & more basement boxes Apr. / basement boxes May ~ very pleased w/ my progress / reorg in basement June & July3 -
I need to get back to this .. and back to posting some goals. I've been in a real funk lately ... I think all this is getting to me. Our daughter comes out, even when it is 99 degrees out, with a 105 heat index. Hubby still does not want her in the house, so all she can do is sit outside. I do turn on a fan .. but still, its hot out! I think she is just so lonely and scared herself.
And then hubby is so scared of the virus. We have not even had takeout food since march! So .. I am sick of cooking, and feel like I cook the same things. Which gets boring, so then I grab whatever junk food I can find .. and in my case, all I have here is raisins and nuts.
So .. the scale is showing. I do walk though, so thats my therapy.
But ... I am SO far behind on everything, and need to get back to a somewhat normal life. I don't think the virus is going away for a long time, so this is our new normal.
Goals, for JFT, THurs
1. log all my food
2. concentrate on water
3. start a gratitude journal
4. make a to-do list each day
5. find some new recipes to try .. speaking of that ... anyone want to post some good recipes??
I'll try later tonite to catch up on all I missed on here. But I think I need the friends on here to stay focused.5 -
@mytime6630 - I’m sorry life is so stressful right now. 💕
Here are a few recipes that I make multiple times each month. All are pretty low calorie and pretty tasty. 😋
Chicken Burrito Bowls
https://tasty.co/recipe/weekday-meal-prep-chicken-burrito-bowls
I simplify it and don’t add the beans, cheese, lime or rice. It’s nice because it’s one sheet pan and you can adapt the recipe easily to feed 2 people or feed a crowd. You can have it in a wrap, over rice or just by itself. So yummy! My neighbors always comment on the smells wafting from the house when I cook this one.
Gyro (with ground turkey)
https://www.food.com/recipe/guilt-free-ground-turkey-gyros-483902
My husband and kids love this one. I double the recipe and freeze half. The only thing I change is the AllSpice. I don’t like that stuff.
Bean Soup with Kale
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/78023/bean-soup-with-kale/
I add 3 sliced chicken sausages for something to chew on, only 200 calories per 12 oz. I eat this all the time. I make a big batch and freeze it in smaller containers and take one out a week.
I love new recipes if anyone else has some to share!4 -
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Have been on a mini vacation. Went to a friend's cottage on Crystal Lake ... had a wonderful time!! Hot sunny days which made being on the lake wonderful; and cool nights good for bonfires and sleeping!! I really needed this get away. I knew being in lockdown since early March was getting to me ... this was just the break I needed.
JULY GOALS ---
(1) Log all food and beverages honestly; Drink 10+ water [week 1 challenge = MEASURE IT!]
(2) Exercise 30 min minimum (3000 steps)
(3) Clean 30 min per day: house or yard or declutter
TASKS FOR TODAY ---
Do 20 min stretches and 30 min of walking
Feed & Water animals -- done
Water outside plants -- done
Bedroom -- reorganize, declutter, strip bed & redo -- still need to do
Love our Farmer's Market!! Yesterday picked up cucumbers, tomatoes, peaches & creme corn on the cob YUM!!, huge head of cauliflower, 1 each fresh caught Lake Perch & Lake Trout, 6 duck eggs, yellow & green beans, and snow pea pods. I also picked up a bouquet of mixed flowers and a dozen glads in purple, yellow, and pink. They are lovely! The food stalls are easily 8 ft apart, everyone wears a mask and are very conscious of social distancing, and only the vendors are allowed to touch the produce. Each stall is set up with a hand sanitizer station for customers and vendors. And, the vendors use it between handling each order. We have a semi-pro ball team and after our flood, the Market changed it's location to the parking lot of the ball diamond which allows for the distancing of the food stalls. Because it's so large, it's also a great way to fit in some outside exercise ... even though it's more of a stroll.
Have a great evening Y'All!! 👋2 -
JFT Friday
1. Therapy exercises: crunches, lunges, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea!
2. Check email. Write everything down before it goes in the mouth.
3. Review papers by desk. File or trash. Check green room for paintbrushes and donations.
4. Lunch: okonomiyaki. Write a blog post - album? Running, Racism and Rum: Learning to Handle Discomfort
5. Write a letter. Dinner: WHATEVER. 1 hr writing: letter to B. Set up extra credit letter project.
6. Color! 1 hr reading. RUN LINES. Type BS jobs. WRITE STORY.
7. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
8. Writing: Album post. Message Z. OPENING NIGHT. Need to work on unit plan for research.
9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: crunches, lunges, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Wed book group. SHBP screening - August? Thursday visit parents - take photos. MH Monday check-in; Whatever Wednesday AMA. Indochino suit fitting - Atlanta or Nashville? Meet with Z&M Sun Aug 2 Stone Fort Stare.
Scale goalsEnd of 2017: 174.6
End of 2018: 189.2
End of 2019: 196.4
End of January: 194.6
End of February: 196.2
End of March: 193.8
End of April: 192.6
End of May: 191.8
End of June: 192.2
Today: 189.2
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 discussion board for comments due Friday. 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 call to schedule cleaning. PCP July 15 10:30. ObG schedule for October. PCP - allergy shots? left toe joints. Sleep center 778 3316.
7. Theater: 1984.
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 bike rack for car.
10. Volunteering ideas: Theater. Library. Animal shelter. Community Kitchen. Emerge Georgia training.
11. Family: Google Hangout. Dinners?
12. Other: 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. Update standards on board. When to change bulletin board?
WFTY: Progress. FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL TONIGHT!!!!1 -
Daily habits: track, 😀exercise, 😀journal😀
Thursday Action Plan
1. 0600 wake, pill, timer, weigh😀
2. shower , pill😀
3. On call at 0700😀
4. Breakfast = yogurt + Kashi 😀
5. Lunch = salad + chicken😀
6. Add chicken to grocery list 😀
7. Weights at 3pm😀
8. Walk after work😀
9. Dinner = ?😀
10. Make more salads👿
11. Lay clothes out😀
12. Plan Friday exercise😀
13. Journal😀
14. Meditate😀
15. Lights out 10😈
We did it. With my team we got through the most intense 5 months of work ever. Wrapped with final grueling decision meeting today and sent out communication before ending the day. Will spend tomorrow trying to address all the emails and issues that I ignored for the past 2 weeks and getting ready for VACATION!!
Hope all of you are well. I’ve been so head down in work for the past few weeks I’ve been spotty with posting and not able to read up on almost anything. But I do appreciate you and hope you are achieving your goals!
Daily habits: track, exercise, journal
Friday Action Plan
1. Up by 0800,pill, set timer, weigh
2. Shower, pill
3. Breakfast = yogurt + Kashi
4. On call by 0900
5. Lunch—make salad, heat up chicken
6. Weights at 4
7. Walk after work
8. Roast chicken for lunches
9. Drop off amazon return
10. Plan Saturday timeline including exercise
11. Journal
12. Meditate
13. Lights out 11
July personal challenge
Bicep emoji if I got in at least 1 push-up; Yoga figure if I set my intention before eating
July 30: 🚫🧘—been distracted and haven’t been working on my pushups. Will add to my To Do list so that I don’t overlook.
GRATITUDE: I am grateful for another day to start anew.
WOTY: Habits5 -
littleblackskirt wrote: »
JFt Thursday 30th July
Log everything yes
Stay in the green yes
Back exercises just the standing ones
5 fruit and veg 7
Walk, raining again! 36 minutes and 25 minutes
Foot exercises yes
Bank, deal with it! yes
Finish ironing yes
Housework yes
Weekly shop yes
Lucky I managed to stay in the green yesterday. Got in a bit of a funk and ate 2 small pieces of cake (only treat thing in the house) but instead of carrying on I went for a walk, wasn't really hungry, so stopped. A reminder for me of how easy it is to fall back into comfort eating. My father has been back in hospital almost a week, and he is not doing well. I know him so well and I know he will be hating it. My mother is upset because he sounds so ill on the phone. Several times a week she tells me they should both be dead, how do you answer that? I find it very stressful, I'm practical, I do everything to run their household now, but I'm rubbish with the emotional stuff. That's the way I was brought up, and it just really stresses me out having to deal with tears/emotions/ illness.
And magnified this time as no visitors are allowed at the hospital. It feels like we've abandoned him.
Anyway, I know that me giving up won't help anything, so here goes for another day.
JFT Friday 31st July
Log everything
Stay in the green
Back exercises
5 fruit and veg
Foot exercises
Load car
Some garden time4 -
@Snowflake1968 - I don’t think I’ll keep the streak going into August. It’s really hard not having any at all. I’ve never done well with diets that are too restrictive and I don’t want to feel like a failure when I finally do have some. (If that makes sense.) However, this was a great way to refocus on my diet and hopefully I’ve learned that I don’t need chips every day....just once in a while. Thanks for doing the challenge with me!
@Kuhl50 - congrats on finishing the stressful period at work! 🥳
@littleblackskirt - so sorry your dad is in the hospital. I wouldn’t know how to deal with the emotional side of that either. 💕
@mytime6630 - I hope you like the recipe!
THURSDAY:
- Log everything🔴 / stay green🔴
- NO CHIPS🟢
- Clean living room and normal chores🟢
- Continue painting the house🟢
- Mow lawn (if it dries)🔴
- S - CCD Camp🟢
- E - softball game🟢
JFT FRIDAY:
- Log everything / stay green
- NO CHIPS - last day!!!
- Scrape/paint house
- S - CCD Camp and meetup
- E & R doctor's appointments
- Chores, chores, chores
JULY CHALLENGE:
In an attempt to refocus this month, I’ve decided to try and give up chips. This will be extremely difficult. I eat them almost daily. They are my weakness. I’m using a bikini as my emoji, since that will be a goal for next summer!
*************NO CHIP CHALLENGE*************
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