Daily Commitment Thread for 2020 -- JUST FOR TODAY

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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 17,929 Member
    edited September 2020
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    πŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œ
    My poem from this morning.

    Renewal

    The turning Earth reveals an awesome sight.
    The burning sphere of piercing, white-gold light,
    the universal energy sublimely rising,
    unimaginably awesome power surprising,
    in its majesty delighting
    every morning with its brightening.

    (C) 2020 Terri Richardson

    πŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œ

    What am I doing to keep busy? To name a few...
      [*] structuring my day
      [*] morning and evening meditation
      [*] Using the internet to β€˜talk’ to family
      [*] crochet, jigsaws, journaling, gardening, reading, writing .......
      [*] HIIT videos off YouTube,
      [*] yoga/Taichi
      [*] Walks with DH
      [*] Cleaning! Cleaning! Cleaning! πŸ˜‚
      [*] Decluttering
      [*] Stress relievers (search YouTube for Paul McKenna)
      Keep your chin up!
      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! πŸ˜‚)
      Jun: +0.2

      September Daily Goals: Week 3
      Tues: βœ… Wed: βœ… Thu: βœ… Fri:
      Sat: Sun: Mon:
      Weight < 155: 2/7
      1 Aug 2019: 170.1
      2020:
      1 Aug: 149.9

      01 Sept: 149.4
      09 Sept: 149.5
      Reduce Fat%:βœ… 29.3; 27.1; 25.2; 25.1; 24.7
      Increase Muscle%: βœ… 28.7->30.1 30.4
      Calories < in the green πŸ¦„ 3/7
      Steps > 7500 πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈ 3/7
      Intentional exercise > 50 mins dailyπŸ¦„ 3/7
      Active hours > 6 dailyπŸ¦„ 3/7
      Positive intentions for Today
      🌟Meditation 3/7
      🌟Exercise 3/7 The sun rose as I was meditating and I wrote a poem. I’ll post it later when I have charged my iPad
      🌟Family Skype 0/7
      🌟Cut our/sew masks (2/7)
      🌟Gardening: 1/7 🌟DeclutterπŸ¦„3//7
      🌟Laundry 3/7 🌟Circuits 3/7
      😜Housework 3/7 🌟Plan shopping (1/7)
      🌟Shopping 1/7
      🌟Write 3 pages or 15 minutes a day πŸ¦„ 3/7
      🌟Update JournalπŸ¦„ 2/7
      🌟CrochetπŸ¦„ 1/7 🌟Puzzles πŸ¦„ 3/7
      🌟Watch TVπŸ¦„ 3/7 🌟Read 3/7

      It was such a lovely day we went down to the boat this afternoon.

      There are lots of caterpillars in the garden at the minute.

      It's hard to be a nature lover when you're growing veg
      and all the little beasties are nibbling at each edge.
      My cabbages are slowly turning into lacy shreds!

    • Bex953172
      Bex953172 Posts: 4,048 Member
      Are kids just intrinsically drawn to Peppa Pig?! Thought I finally finished with it with Marley and now Caseys started. And she won't watch anything else lol.


      Also I thought you'd all think the whole Kanye thing was ridiculous lol! He's doing some crazy stuff atm. I know he's got mental health but no one seems to be doing anything about it lol? But I only read whats in the papers.
    • WellingTX
      WellingTX Posts: 617 Member
      Good day Thursday

      For Thursday, do what I’m supposed to do

      1800 calories 1753
      Work out for 70 minutes 88 minutes including a 5 year high 2.72 mile walk
      Make good choices and focus on my health / flexibility for retirement Made good choices and indulged in a dilly bar, staying under my goal
      Walk after dinner [/quote] getting cool. A highlight of the day to spend non exercise time with my bride, unplugged

      For Friday. Don’t give in. I am not normal, able to take my eye off my β€œwhy”

      1900 calories
      Work out 35 minutes
      Make good choices and focus on my health/flexibility for retirement.
      Support my bride, do the little things
      Walk after dinner

    • Here’s my Tues\Thurs class! with me in black tank top & black shorts.
    • JFT A walk with upper body this am and gym with elliptical and Jacob’s Ladder alternating circuits after work today. Have a great Friday everyone and to those who are celebrating, Shana Tovah! However you are able to be in community in prayer, may you feel connected, renewed, and reflective during theHigh Holy Days.
    • littleblackskirt
      littleblackskirt Posts: 919 Member
      JFT Thursday 17th September

      Log everything yes
      Stay in the green yes
      Back exercises no
      Foot exercises no
      Walk no, more gardening
      Tidy bedroom/change bedding/get someone to help me turn mattress yes x 3
      Weekly shop yes
      Gardening yes
      Paperwork up to date no, will do today

      Late today, after lunch already. Not going to post goals as I'd have to report back in just a few hours, but will log and stay green. There are not enough hours in the day! Think I'm babysitting this afternoon, so that will be fun but I bet I don't get much done :)

    • SERmom3
      SERmom3 Posts: 568 Member
      Morning! Just jumping on to say hello! πŸ‘‹

      We’re adjusting to our new remote learning schedule, so I haven’t been on much this week. I’m planning on returning to daily goals next week.

      My husband built a desk for my older 2.
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      I refinished an existing desk for my youngest.
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    • pridesabtch
      pridesabtch Posts: 2,262 Member
      @SERmom3 such nice work areas and very pretty children!

      My kids are hybrid learning so they are at school 2 days a week and have assignments the other 3 days. They seem to like it.
    • AJB1014
      AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
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      Busy day, salvaging what i can.

      1. Drink more water βœ”
      2. Log food πŸ‘Ž ugh its so annoying to do without the app but I don't have enough room on my phone to install the app so I need to quit making excuses
      3. Put away CSA βœ” I got a rutabaga (or turnip? Not sure) thats literally the size of my head...no idea what to do with it!
      4. Be kind βœ”
      5. Cook dinner at home βœ”
      6. PM self care routine βœ”
      7. Bed by 10 βœ”

      1. AM self care routine βœ”
      2. Fill water bottle, drink whole thing today πŸ‘Ž half, getting better though
      3. Log food πŸ‘Ž I am considering my choices more carefully, but dang I need to do this!
      4. Go for a walk βœ”
      5. Be kind βœ”
      6. Pay gas bill βœ”
      7. Cook dinner at home βœ”
      8. PM self care routine βœ”
      9. Bed by 10 βœ”

      1. AM self care routine
      2. Fill water bottle, drink whole thing today
      3. Log food
      4. Go for a walk
      5. Be kind
      6. Order pacis
      7. Cook dinner at home
      8. PM self care routine
      9. Bed by 10

      Momlife is overwhelming me today. Its always harder when DH is working at home cause his office is the loft so melt downs are sometimes with an audience which is always fun. I work tomorrrow so thats usually a welcome change of pace. Might go for a ride today for some easy entertainment.
    • cschmitz110515
      cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,450 Member
      Recap R 9/17 ~ work at home day
      1) Walked dog 4.17 mi :smiley: happy dog & happy me
      2) Move hourly / stairs breaks (basement to 2nd floor) :smiley: 14/14 boom!
      3) Net cals green / 14c water :neutral: net cal green but high sodium & 12c water
      4) Organize papers & electronics / contact H / start ANJH A/R review / clear more email backlog / email daily update :) 4/5
      5) DVM appt 11:00 / update cc info for recurring charges / update budget s/s / at least 1 chore :neutral: 2/4 + mom called & chatted an hour :smiley:<3
      6) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / 6:15 alarm (walk dog before work from home) :s 1/4

      JFT TGIF!!! work at home day
      1) Walked dog 4.37 mi :smiley: happy dog & happy me
      2) Move hourly / stairs breaks (basement to 2nd floor)
      3) Net cals green / 14c water
      4) Review background info / Facebook Live noon / clear some email backlog / email daily update & PRO/PAR sheets / update project status / organize papers & electronics for Mon.
      5) UPDATE cc info for recurring charges / update budget s/s / at least 1 chore
      6) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / no alarm Sat. (farmers market & walk dog in a.m.)

      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 / 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" / Hope Isn't Canceled virtual 10K w/ dog 8/29/20 1:43:10 ave. pace 16:36
      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 & July
      Word for 2020: Persist
    • PackerFanInGB
      PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,322 Member

      Just for Wednesday, 9/16
      • No BS 24H Plan and Assess :smile:
      • 64+ oz water :smile:
      • 30 minutes activity :naughty:
      • Clean & bag freggies for easy grabbing salad bar in fridge :smile:
      • Log every bite :smile:
      • Close kitchen at 7:30 pm :naughty:
      • Start reading my new book :smile:
      • Bed one hour early to wind down / gratitude journal / Simple Abundance / New Day New You / read something fun... :smile:
      • Set alarm and get up early, Don't want to sleep away my first whole day of official retirement!! :naughty:


      I didn't hop on yesterday because I was on the phone half the day setting up differing appointments, etc. By the time I was done, I honestly just didn't want to look at the computer anymore!

      I have to take Maddie to the vet this morning for a sore on her foot she keeps licking and biting at. The rest of the day is up in the air. I feel so much more at peace having made a decision about our future. I actually WANT to get outside and take a walk now. It's amazing how different I feel...didn't realize how depressed I actually was.

      @littleblackskirt I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. This must be such a difficult time in you and your mom's life. Sending cyber hugs and I sure hope you can feel them. xxoo

      @Bex953172 Kanye running for President is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard! πŸ™„πŸ€ͺπŸ₯΄

      Just for Friday, 9/18
      • No BS 24H Plan and Assess
      • 64+ oz water
      • 30 minutes activity
      • 2 svgs fruit and 4 svgs veggies today
      • Log every bite and pay attention to Hunger Scale today.
      • Close kitchen at 7:30 pm
      • Read next chapter in book
      • Bed one hour early to wind down / gratitude journal / Simple Abundance / New Day New You / read something fun...
      • Get up early and go to Farmer's Market before it ends! Haven't made it even once this summer.

      2020 WOTY: Persistence


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    • silverpl2525
      silverpl2525 Posts: 138 Member
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    • WellingTX
      WellingTX Posts: 617 Member
      Well that didn’t go as I committed.

      Fell into eating mode and bypassed mindful eating behaviors that work for me.
      For Friday. Don’t give in. I am not normal, able to take my eye off my β€œwhy”

      1900 calories 3373
      Work out 35 minutes 42 minutes including a 2.22 mile walk
      Make good choices and focus on my health/flexibility for retirement. Started good with my standards standards but mixed in not so good choices. Conscious decision not to work out beyond my walk, to eat on the couch, to eat past the point of food tasting good
      Support my bride, do the little things she makes this easy but it hit me that not making good choices and breaking my commitments are not the behaviors of a support husband
      Walk after dinner[/quote] sat on the couch and declined the invitation

      For Saturday. Let Friday go and start a new day. Can’t change yesterday but can change today.

      1900 calories
      Work out 70 minutes
      Make good choices and focus on my health and flexibility for retirement with my bride
      Walk after dinner
    • Snowflake1968
      Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,685 Member
      JFT - Saturday Sept 19
      1L of water
      Log all food
      No chips
      15 minutes of activity
      Gratitude Journal

      I totally missed posting goals yesterday. I have been catching up when I get to work in The morning and I got busy as soon as I arrived and was busy all day.

      I don’t have a lot to say today, hope you all have a wonderful day.


    • cschmitz110515
      cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,450 Member
      edited September 2020
      Recap TGIF!!! work at home day
      1) Walked dog 4.37 mi :smiley: happy dog & happy me
      2) Move hourly / stairs breaks (basement to 2nd floor) :# 10/14
      3) Net cals green / 14c water :neutral: green but another high sodium day 12c
      4) Review background info / Facebook Live noon / clear some email backlog / email daily update & PRO/PAR sheets / update project status / organize papers & electronics for Mon. :) 5/6
      5) UPDATE cc info for recurring charges / update budget s/s / at least 1 chore :) 3/3 & remembered to schedule online payments due just in time
      6) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS >:) / no alarm Sat. (farmers market & walk dog in a.m.) :neutral: 2/4

      JFT Sat. 9/19
      1) Farmers market :smiley:
      2) Walk dog
      3) Net calories green / 12c water
      4) New car battery?
      5) Assist hubby to repair lock?
      6) Remain calm... minor glitches in life

      This morning started fine, but went downhill as I got in my car and it wouldn't start. 2nd time this month. Probably needs new battery, especially before winter. Got key to hubby's vehicle, then lock to front door came apart as I was leaving for farmers market. Oh boy. A quiet lazy day at home just changed. I am grateful we have the time and funds to handle these unexpected situations.

      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 / 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" / Hope Isn't Canceled virtual 10K w/ dog 8/29/20 1:43:10 ave. pace 16:36
      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 & July
      Word for 2020: Persist
    • cschmitz110515
      cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,450 Member
      Weekly Weigh-In = When I'm active I eat back calories. My weaknesses: I love food... my sweet tooth, especially chocolate... portion control... FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I peek occasionally other days. My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale. No goal dates set ~ this is not a diet but my lifestyle.

      Age 62, 5'4" (have permanently lost half inch ~ bummer)
      GW #1: 150 in a livable way = It's. Not. A. Diet.
      GW #2: 145 normal BMI
      UG maintain: 145 - 150 (need to be realistic)

      11/5/15 = 195.0 joined MFP with no real plan except It's. Not. A. Diet.
      1/10/17 = 185.5 clearly not a regular on MFP / joined JFT, best group ever! :smiley:
      5/31/17 = 180.5 two end of month celebrations / committed to posting weekly weigh-in
      06/03 = 177.5
      06/10 = 179.5 pre-10K spaghetti supper night before
      06/17 = 179.5 numerous meals away from home, several occasions w/ alcohol, happy no gain
      06/24 = 178.0 fluctuated during week, but ended ok
      07/01 = 176.0 Yay!!! Achieved June goal to stay <180
      07/08 = 177.5 oops
      07/15 = 176.5
      07/22 = 175.0
      07/29 = 174.0 saw at least one daily w-i below 174
      08/05 = 174.5 dined out for Girls Day Out & ate Dad's cooking & baking
      08/12 = 173.5 scale flirted with even lower numbers on daily weigh-ins
      08/19 = 173.5 had couple of high calorie days
      08/26 = 172.0 kind of a surprise
      09/02/17 = 170.0 Woohoo! Officially overweight, not obese :smiley:
      09/09 = 171.5 backsliding, ack!
      09/16/17 = 169.5 yay, the middle number is a six!
      09/23 = 168.5 have lots challenges in upcoming week
      09/30 = 167.0 met Sept goal to stay under 170
      10/07 = 166.0
      10/14 = 166.5 dined out 2 days with adult beverages plus wine & cheesecake at spa
      10/21/17 = 166.5 dined out 2 days plus food day in office / no gain is good [joined Just Give Me 10 Days challenge (daily w/i)]
      10/28 = 164.5 very active week & watched CICO / reached October goal of 165
      11/04 = 163.0 wow, really surprised at this, daily fluctuations very up and down this week
      11/11 = 164.5 this is temporary b/c very high sodium yesterday
      11/18 = 162.0 big surprise, especially b/c I weigh myself daily and didn't see this all week
      11/25 = 163.0 no surprise after 2 no-logging-food days (parade day and Thanksgiving), just glad not worse
      12/02 = 161.0 Jingle Bell 5K day / 44:37 chip time & ave. pace 14:22 & very happy!
      12/09/17 = 158.5 first time in 10 years my weight is 1-5-anything! :D
      12/16 = 158.0 no work parties or food days & stuck with CICO
      12/23 = 157.5 no "workouts" but shoveled snow & snowshoed, busy with Christmas preparations
      12/30 = 159.0 Christmas Day no food/beverages logged
      01/06/18 = 159.0 New Year's Eve hubby & I splurged on treats & beverages (at home), and I did not log...totally worth it!
      01/13 = 157.0 big surprise! Yesterday evening, walked in Frenzy on the Fox 5K in 47:26 & pace 15:19. Very happy with my time, wore layers of clothes in 10 degrees & NNW 12 mph wind, fun event.
      01/20 = 156.5
      01/27 = 156.5 maintaining / not a bad thing
      02/03 = sick / no weigh in
      02/10 = 152.5 unhealthy loss due to illness / I know weight will go back up & I'm totally fine with that
      02/17/18 = 153.0 thrilled with annual physical on 2/15/18: BP 110/68, pulse 64 and BMI 26.14 :star:
      02/24 = 154.0 little out of control last week, but at goal for the month
      03/03 = 155.5 oops / still lower than before I was sick
      03/10 = 153.5 back on track
      03/17 = 152.5
      03/24 = 153.0 evening snacks & two days straight of 8 hr seminars (+ lots of sitting)
      03/31 = 153.5 pre-10K spaghetti supper night before / Badger State Brewing 10K 1:30:28.82 and average pace 14:35 :smiley:
      04/07 = 154.5 ack ~ ate Easter candy most evenings
      04/14 = 153.5 Day 1 of record-setting blizzard ~ yuck! Followed by day 2 of blizzard, then snow day (no work / still shoveling & plowing) on Monday ~ in APRIL ~ yikes! :p
      04/21 = 153.5 after such weird week & daily weight fluctuations, happy to maintain
      04/28 = 152.0
      05/05 = 153.5 kinda stalled three months + feeling hungry more often ~ since w/i 10# of goal, changed MFP setting to lose 1/2 lb. per week & see how it goes
      05/12 = 153.5 ok with this ~ think changing my MFP setting, and having more net calories to play with, is agreeing with me ~ I'm not so hungry all the time
      05/19 = 154.0 drinks (2 margaritas) & dinner w/ BFF night before + enjoyed everything!
      05/26/18 = 153.0 Health Risk Assessment 5/15/18 ~ BMI 25.6 :star:
      06/02 = 153.0 basically in maintenance for now ~ I'll take it!
      06/09 = 152.5 Bellin Run 10K 1:28:12 split time 45:03 ave. pace 14:12 ~ beat goal of < 1:30 :star:
      06/16 = 152.0
      06/23 = 156.0 end of vacation week & lots of eating out
      06/30 = 155.5
      07/07 = 156.0 post-vacation w/i net calories not. so. much. Ack!
      07/14 = 154.5 prelogging & sticking w/ plan helps
      07/21 = 154.5 Packers 5K 44:50 ave pace 14:26 min/mile ~ beat goal < 45:00 :star:
      07/28 = 157.5 peanut M&M attacks (eek) + dinner out w/ SIL/niece (yum!) + staff luncheon (ick)
      08/03 = 155.5 started Evening Snack Challenge on JFT
      08/11 = 158.0 stressful week (job crap ~ hubby's & my own) >:) , Chinese buffet 1 evening & Feast with the Beasts (so worth it!)
      08/18 = 157.5 saw 156.0 during week ~ evening snack challenge not. so. good.
      08/25 = 156.0 prelogged as much as possible & CICO getting better
      09/01 = 154.5 included Taste on Broadway & office relocation so packing & moving boxes ~ very pleased
      09/08 = 157.5 too many office bday indulgences / City Stadium 5K for Veterans 44:27 & ave. pace 14:16 ~ beat goal of < 44:30 :star:
      09/15 = 156.0
      09/22 = 155.5 maybe lower if not for Pizza Ranch prairie pizza & wine at BFF's the night before
      09/29 = 154.0
      10/06 = 155.0 may include water retention in muscles b/c resumed home version of weights & circuit-training day before
      10/13 = 157.0 birthday treats & adult beverages / walked in Run for the Hill of It 5K in 48:13 pace 15:32 & hill 2:01 ~ beat both time (part unpaved trail with sloppy conditions due to 5" rain over preceding week) & hill (finish is UP a steep sledding hill) from last year :star: and learned only 25 out of 267 participants finished the hill < 1 min.
      10/20 = 155.0
      10/27 = 158.0 oops... lots of leaf-raking the evening before + too. much. snacking.
      11/03 = 156.5 better planning / stopped evening snacking (mostly)
      11/10 = 156.0 basically stuck in maintenance mode ~ not the worst thing
      11/17 = 157.0
      11/24 = 159.5 Thanksgiving week & paid time off with hubby ~ def going in wrong direction ~ oops
      12/01 = 157.5 Jingle Bell 5K 45:38 & ave. pace 14:42 ~ not bad
      12/08 = 157.0
      12/15 = 156.5 clearly in maintenance mode all year ~ not exactly the plan but I'm ok with this for now ~ really happy to stay 1-5-anything
      12/22 = 155.5 surprised by this ~ maybe due to much later than normal weigh-in (late start to the day)
      12/29/18 = 159.5 and happy I stayed 1-5-anything over holidays & vacation days at home
      01/05/19 = 157.5
      01/12 = 158.0 Frenzy on the Fox 5K 1/11 with friends ~ not timed / MapMyWalk 54:19
      01/19 = 158.0 maintained even with evening snacking & skipped workouts
      01/26 = 157.5
      02/02 = 158.5 hubby's traditional bday dinner + leftovers + evening snacking ~ oops
      02/09 = 158.5 ok with no gain / Seroogy's Valentine 5K 48:34:89 & ave. pace 15:89 in below zero temps & icy mile 2
      02/16 = 158.0
      02/23 = 160.0 oops... deserved, net cals & sodium def red prior 3 days. Annual physical 2/26 159.6 fully clothed.
      03/02 = 159.5
      03/09 = 157.5
      03/16 = 158.0 feeling unwell & no workouts all week
      03/23 = 157.5 finally feeling better
      03/31 = 160.5 posting Sun. month end w/i ~ too many days, net calories RED. Badger State Brewing 10K 3/30 in 1:28:14 & ave. pace 14:12 and beat goal < 1:30 :star:
      04/06 = 160.0 saw 158.5 during week
      04/13 = 159.5
      Hiatus from MFP 4/17 - 4/29 (Easter 4/21)
      05/04 = 161.5 logging again starting 4/30
      05/11 = 163.0 ack
      05/18 = 163.0 no gain
      05/25 = 163.0 could be worse
      06/01 = 162.0
      06/08 = 162.0 pre-race spaghetti night before / Bellin Run 10K 1:29:54 split 44:13 ave. pace 14:29
      06/15 = 164.0 ate at fast food, cafe (brunch), pub (happy hour), seminar (lunch), dinner at BFF's (sangria)
      06/22 = 162.5 better eating & tracking
      06/29 = 163.5 two days of conference food
      07/06 = 162.5
      07/13 = 163.5 two out-of-town family parties + diner food + drinks/dinner at Mexican restaurant
      07/20 = 166.0 cousin's funeral luncheon (one whole table w/ family desserts) + restaurant week lunch w/ hubby + pizza supper w/ hubby
      07/27 = 165.0
      08/03 = 164.5 happy to see any loss at all... I am the tortoise :D
      08/10 = 167.5 high sodium & emotional eating
      08/17 = 167.5
      08/24 = 165.5
      08/31 = 169.5 staycation week & ate whatever I wanted
      09/07 = 167.0 flushed sodium & water weight / City Stadium 5K for Veterans 45:12 (goal < 45:00) & ave. pace 14:33
      09/14 = 166.5
      09/21 = 166.0
      09/27 = 165.5
      10/05 = 167.5 pre-race food ~ Pink Pumpkin 5K 44:06 :star: (goal < 45:00) & ave. pace 14:12
      10/12 = 165.5 eating back on track ~ Run for the Hill of It 5K (trail event) 48:06 & hill 1:58 :star: (goal < 2 min.)
      10/19 = 165.5
      10/26 = 165.0 slowly but surely... my lifestyle is NOT a diet :D
      11/02 = 165.5 Maru & Jack's party / food night before
      11/09 = 164.5 few days of staying at zero net calories works!
      11/16 = 165.0 rare Fri. night dinner date w/ hubby at local cafe ~ totally worth it!
      11/23 = 166.0 wrong way again
      11/30 = 168.0 ACK!!!
      12/07 = 165.5 sick several days & painful sore throat will do that
      12/14 = 167.0 on prednisone & ate to quell nausea
      12/21 = 165.5
      12/28/19 = 168.5 spent 75% of 2019 in 160s... not the plan :p
      01/04/20 = stomach flu 1/4 - 1/5 & slow recovery 1/6 - 1/7 ~ lost unhealthy amount of weight quickly
      01/11 = 164.5 Fri. evening Frenzy on the Fox 5K 49:36 ave. pace 15:29
      01/18 = 164.5 managed to maintain weight lost while sick
      01/25 = 166.0 expected (some high sodium days)
      02/01 = 166.0 bday celebrations (hubby's, mom's, co-worker's) + evening snacking
      02/08 = 166.5 pre-race carb-loading / Seroogy's Valentine 5K 46:26.7 ave. pace 14:47 :star:
      02/15 = 166.0
      02/22 = 167.0 not sure about accuracy of exercise calories logged this week
      02/29 = 165.0 yay
      3/2/20 Dr. B recommended getting my weight back down for relief of newly diagnosed mild arthritis in both my knees. Another incentive.
      03/07 = 165.5 several very red days ~ oops
      03/14 = 164.5 conscientiously logging food helps
      03/21 = 162.5 stressed out & not feeling like eating (apparently I emotional eat only when bored, lonely or sad)
      03/28 = 162.0 work at home since 3/20/20, eating (mostly) healthy to stay healthy & walked 27.62 miles w/ dog
      04/04 = 161.5 walked virtual Badger State Brewing 10K on 4/2/20 1:44:16 ave. pace 16:33 [not my usual race pace but I never walk race events with my dog & no other participants ~ happy me]
      04/11 = 162.0 several evening snack attacks of peanut M&Ms
      04/18 = 162.5 inching back up ~ Easter dinner + chocolate + high sodium meals of scalloped potatoes/ham + pea soup w/ ham
      04/25 = 162.0 happy to be inching back down
      05/02 = 162.0 saw 161 during week ~ yay
      05/09 = 163.5 comfort eating + rest days Thurs. AND Fri. ~ oops
      05/16 = 164.0 wrong direction ~ need to get a grip! Virtual #RonaRunOff w/ dog 5.08 mi in 1:23:15 ave. pace 16:23. Event miles of each participant will be aggregated at the end of May and, for every 50 miles, a pair of shoes will be donated to an area healthcare or janitorial worker. I had the opportunity to nominate my hubby for the shoes. I hope he gets selected!
      05/23 = 163.0
      05/30 = 162.5
      06/06 = 164.0 emotional eating + unhealthy evening snacking / walked virtual Bellin Run 10K w/ dog 1:41:03 ave. pace 16:14
      06/13 = 162.5 healthier farmers market eating & limited evening snacks
      06/20 = 163.0
      06/27 = 162.5
      07/04 = 162.0
      07/11 = 162.5
      07/18 = 162.0 changed MFP to lightly active
      07/25 = 161.5 really happy b/c after high sodium day
      08/01 = 161.5 after high sodium days (saw 161.0 2X during week ~ yay)
      08/08 = 161.5 hanging in there (saw 160.5 1X during week)
      08/15 = 161.0 niece's wedding day
      08/22 = 160.0 YAY
      08/29 = 165.0 staycation week ate take out & 2 day trips/restaurants ~ oops & I don't care. Walked Hope Isn't Canceled Virtual 10K with dog 1:43:10 ave. pace 16:36
      09/05 = 161.5 big sodium flush
      09/12 = 161.0 back on track
      09/19 = 162.5 ugh ~ high sodium week

      β€œHave I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

      Today: Smile ~ Laugh ~ Be Kind ~ <3 ~ Eat Well ~ Be Active
    • WellingTX
      WellingTX Posts: 617 Member
      Good day

      For Saturday. Let Friday go and start a new day. Can’t change yesterday but can change today.

      1900 calories 1681
      Work out 70 minutes 81 minutes including a 2.38 mile walk
      Make good choices and focus on my health and flexibility for retirement with my bride made good choices and kept my β€œwhy” top of mind
      Walk after dinner[/quote] gorgeous evening. One of the highlights of the day

      For Sunday, finish the week strong. Take pleasure and pride in the progress.

      1900 calories
      Work out for 80 minutes
      Make good choices and focus on my health / flexibility for the rest of my life
      Walk after dinner.
    • Bex953172
      Bex953172 Posts: 4,048 Member
      Sunday

      - Log all food
      - Wash all uniform
      - Do Marleys homework with her :)


      I was in the mood for goal posting today. Hopefully I succeed lol!