Daily Commitment Thread for 2020 -- JUST FOR TODAY

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  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
    HEGoddard0928 wrote: »
    Here's my list today.
    - up at 5 😁
    - post 😁
    - work 7-11:15 😁
    - do 2 ACC trainings😁
    - last PT appt😁
    - CANCEL LIMELEADS😁
    - read 3 chapters of Hunter😁
    - edit 3 chapters of USS😔
    - do 1 load of laundry😔

    Today I will:

    - up at 5
    - post
    - work 7-11:15
    - do ACC training
    - doc appt at 2:40
    - finish Hunter
    - edit 3 chapters
    - do 1 load of laundry
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,645 Member
    edited October 2020
    Recap W 10/21 ~ work in conference room on crappy computer
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks (3 floors) :) 12/14 (lost track one hour)
    2) Not sure about supper again / net cals zero / 14 cups water :smiley: made cabbage & sausage soup recipe for first time ~ it's a keeper. -50 & 12c (not bad for no exercise calories)
    3) Continue AJNH reviews & call Tim 1:30 / print FY20 GA-B ref material / clear more email backlog no time since Tim emailed all kinds of add'l info / save stuff to flash drive / sanitize room end of day :) 4/5
    4) Prep overnight oats / declutter 15 min. too lazy / one more chore :) 2/3
    5) UNPLUG 9:00 / FLOSS >:) / RETAINERS >:) / 7:00 alarm (walk dog before work from home) :neutral: 2/4

    JFT R 10/22 ~ work at home day
    1) Walked dog 3.81 mi before work :smiley: happy dog & happy me
    2) Move hourly (except afternoon appt.)
    3) Net cals zero / 12 cups water
    4) Save flash drive to PC / back-up PC / organize GA-B print / progress on AJNH / keep up with emails / email daily update to manager
    5) 3:00 Day Spa / declutter 15 min. / one more chore
    6) UNPLUG 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / 7:00 alarm (walk dog before work from home)

    Yesterday's call went way better than I expected, Tim was very chatty once I was able to put him at ease, and I gathered tons of info for my operational audit. Now know I have an excellent resource, and he's willing to take time to explain processes to me. That's a huge relief. Also, I talked to several co-workers briefly, and we're all in the same position with a$$t. manager. I can't control that, but I can control my reactions, and I need to chill out. It's just a job.

    After another good night's sleep and walk with dog this morning, I am much more relaxed. Even the dark, gloomy skies and coming rain aren't going to get me down today. Helped by fact I have some personal time off work this afternoon, and my birthday appointment at the Day Spa (hubby's paying <3).

    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) / 6.30.20 / 8.6.20 (forgot July 31 & crazy schedule) / 8.31.20 / 9.30.20
    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 on 1.10.20 / Seroogy's Valentine 5K 46:26.7 ave. pace 14:47 on 2.8.20 / Badger State Brewing 10K virtual race on 4.2.20 w/ dog 1:44:16 ave. pace 16:33 / Prevention virtual 5K Fun & Fit Team on 5.2.20 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 on 6.6.20 w/ dog 1:41:03 ave. pace 16:14 dog definitely slows my "race pace" / Hope Isn't Canceled virtual 10K on 8.29.20 w/ dog 1:43:10 ave. pace 16:36 / Packers 5K virtual race 9.26.20 w/ dog 52:23 ave. pace 16:41 / Bellin Women's 5K virtual race 10.10.20 w/ dog 52:55 ave. pace 16:57 / virtual Run for the Hill of It 5K on 10.16.20 w/ dog 50:35 ave. pace 16:16
    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
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,953 Member
    JFT - Wednesday Oct 21
    Weight 197.2
    1L of water - >:)
    Log all food - :)
    No chips - >:)
    15 minutes of activity - :)
    Gratitude Journal - >:)

    JFT - Thursday Oct 22
    Weight 194.4
    1L of water
    Log all food
    No chips
    15 minutes of activity
    Gratitude Journal

    @PackerFanInGB - It sounds like you had a lovely day shopping. I tend to wake up early and force myself back to sleep on the weekends. When I have nothing to do I find the days so long, I would rather just sleep through them. This weekend I think I am going to have both days booked up.

    @cschmitz110515 - Sorry work is being difficult, I understand all too well how that affects your whole day. Enjoy your spa day.

    @momofthree9845 - I found weighing weekly really got me down, I started weighing daily and doing an average over 7 days and realized that I actually was losing and it motivated me to keep going. Someone recommended Happy Scale to me and I use that now, but for a long time I tracked on Excel and did a weekly and monthly average.

    @SERmom3 - I do my own version of IF to control calorie counts too. I don't find it too hard to do.

    Well I should get to work
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    ZizzyBumble wrote: »
    Thursday 22 October

    Log :)
    Stay in the green :)
    5 fruit and veg :)
    Water :)
    Fitbit exercise goals :)
    Happy Scale weight trend ⬇️ 0.3kg lost in last 7 days 😊
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,046 Member
    🎃🕸🕷👻🕷🕸🎃
    🎃🕸🕷👻OCTOBER🦹👻🕷🕸🎃
    🎃🕸🕷👻🕸🕷🎃
    What am I doing to keep busy? To name a few...
      [*] structuring my day
      [*] 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)


      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! 😂)
      Jun: +0.2[c]
      1 Aug: 149.9
      01 Sept: 149.4
      09 Sept: 149.5
      1 Oct: 149.2
      October Daily Goals: Week 4 Update -
      Thu: ✅ Fri: Sat: Sun:
      Mon: Tue: Wed:
      Day 4 of my art project
      tz9qlxksds2r.jpeg

      Weight < 150: ✅(Have revised this down)
      1 Aug 2019: 170.1
      2020:
      1 Sept 149.4
      13 Sept: 152.2 (birthday - DH)
      1 Oct: 149.2
      18 Oct: 146.2
      Reduce Fat%: ✅ 29.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2
      Increase Muscle%: ✅ 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7 30.9:
      Calories in the green ✅
      Steps > 7500 ✅
      Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily✅
      Active hours > 6 daily ✅
      Art2Life Project: Day 2: ✅ 4/5
      Fitbit Sleep challenge Day 8 ✅ 8/14

      Positive intentions:
      🌟Meditation ✅
      🌟Exercise ✅
      🌟Cut out/sew masks
      🌟 Declutter ✅
      🌟Laundry ✅ 🌟 Circuits ✅
      😜Housework ✅🌟 Plan shopping
      🌟Shopping ✅
      🌟Coastal walk with DH, DYD and dogs ✅
      🌟Update Journal🦄
      🌟Crochet🦄 🌟Puzzles ✅
      🌟Watch TV ✅ 🌟 Read ✅🌟


      🦋 Terri


    • sviers13
      sviers13 Posts: 109 Member
      sviers13 wrote: »
      Hello, new to the group and hopeful it will help.

      Only eat one serving size of whatever it is I’m putting in my mouth ✅

      Log everything- even mints and gum✅

      Exercise- even if only for 10 minutes ✅
    • littleblackskirt
      littleblackskirt Posts: 1,045 Member
      Yesterday I didn't log, but ate sensibly. No snacks in between meals. Did some admin! Glad to have power restored in the evening.

      JFT Friday 23rd October

      Log everything
      Stay in the green
      Weekly shop
      Load car for Saturday
      Drop paperwork at GP surgery
      Admin
    • pridesabtch
      pridesabtch Posts: 2,464 Member
      edited October 2020
      Still not really up to making goals, but I am going to start being more active on MFP. Hopefully, this habit will lead to other good habits.

      Welcome @sviers13!
    • SERmom3
      SERmom3 Posts: 568 Member
      THURSDAY:
      - log food🟢
      - No chips/snack🟢
      - 10,000 steps🟢
      - E to soccer🟢
      - Middle school curriculum night🟢
      - Outdoor chores (should be a beautiful day)🟢

      Clean sweep for the day! My eating was on point, I logged it all and got 12,000 steps in. Feels good to get a win for the day. Shooting for the same thing today!

      JFT FRIDAY:
      - Log food / stay green
      - No chips or snacks
      - 10,000 steps
      - B to soccer
      - Indoor/outdoor chores
      - Quick grocery shop
      - Update budget

      ***NO CHIPS OR SNACKING IN OCTOBER**
      Earn a leaf 🍁 for each day I complete without one bite of chips (crisps) or mindless snacking! 🤐
      October 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,1619,20,22
      🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁

      Have a great day! 🦋
    • ZizzyBumble
      ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
      Friday 23 October

      Log
      Stay in the green
      5 fruit and veg
      Water
      Fitbit exercise goals
      Happy Scale weight trend ⬇️ 0.3 kg lost in last 7 days 😊
    • sviers13
      sviers13 Posts: 109 Member
      Hit my goals yesterday and showed a weight loss today.

      Only eat one serving
      Log EVERYTHING
      exercise even if only for 10 minutes
      Stay within calorie goal
    • WellingTX
      WellingTX Posts: 617 Member
      Kept the day on track but it wasn’t easy

      For Thursday, respect the streak and keep my eye on a weight loss milestone.

      1900 calories: 1783 Knowing I had to self report kept me from going back for more
      Work out for 35 minutes: A 47 minute, 2.60 mile walk
      Make good choices: Made good choices up to dinner
      Support my bride: Did the little things and took the opportunity to let her know her support is appreciated. Couldn’t do the things I’ve accomplished in life without her.
      Eat dinner at the table and walk afterwards. Both unplugged. Don’t snack on the couch:Chose to snack on the couch vs. eating a good dinner but stayed within my calorie goals. Bride got me off the couch for a stroll around the block [/quote]

      For Friday respect my calorie streak of six days and keep focused on breaking through a weight milestone.

      1900 calories:
      Work out for 80 minutes, make the time:
      Make good choices:
      Support my bride:
      Eat dinner at the table and Walk afterwards, both unplugged. Don’t snack on the couch:

    • Snowflake1968
      Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,953 Member
      JFT - Thursday Oct 22
      Weight 194.4
      1L of water - :)
      Log all food - :)
      No chips - >:)
      15 minutes of activity - >:)
      Gratitude Journal - >:)

      JFT - Friday Oct 23
      Weight 193.6
      1L of water
      Log all food
      No chips
      15 minutes of activity
      Gratitude Journal

      @TerriRichardson112 - love the painting.

      @pridesabtch - Nice to see you post. Hope to see more of you.

      @SERmom3 - Congrats on a good day.

      I had my flu shot yesterday and it kicked my butt last night. I feel better today though thankfully.

    • momofthree9845
      momofthree9845 Posts: 30 Member
      Nice to meet you @sviers13 - I'm new to the group as well. It's been very helpful posting every day to stay on track. Eating one serving is a great goal - I'm going to add that to my list today as well.

      JFT October 23, 2020

      1. Eat one serving at a time
      2. Work for 3 hours
      3. Gym and Yoga
      4. Eat all my food at the dining table
      5. Log all food
    • cschmitz110515
      cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,645 Member
      edited October 2020
      @pridesabtch Glad to see you post again, hope you come back often.

      @sviers13 Welcome! This is wonderful group for accountability and support. I like your goals: simple and do-able.

      Recap R 10/22 ~ work at home day
      1) Walked dog 3.81 mi before work :smiley: happy dog & happy me
      2) Move hourly (except afternoon appt.) :) 10/14
      3) Net cals zero / 12 cups water >:) -760 & 10c see below
      4) Save flash drive to PC / back-up PC forgot / organize GA-B print / progress on AJNH / keep up with emails no time / email daily update to manager :neutral: 4/6
      5) 3:00 Day Spa / declutter 15 min. / one more chore :smiley: 3/3
      6) UNPLUG 9:00 :) / FLOSS >:) / RETAINERS >:) / 7:00 alarm (walk dog before work from home) weather not conducive :/

      JFT F 10/23 ~ work at home day
      1) Move hourly
      2) X-train in basement (my version of circuit & weights)
      3) Net cals zero / 14 cups water
      4) Start AJNH draft / clear email backlog / Facebook Live 12:00 / save stuff to flash drive / back-up PC / update Project Status s/s / submit PRO & PAR sheets / email daily update to manager
      5) Light housecleaning :) / wash dishes / declutter 15 min. / at least one more chore
      6) UNPLUG 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / no Sat. alarm (farmers market & walk dog in a.m.)

      Yesterday started well, middle was great, ending meh. I wasn't aware (or didn't remember) that my spa package included an adult beverage and snack midway. I of course enjoyed. But that started a downward spiral of evening laziness & snacking. Oops.

      Another gloomy, rainy day. Yesterday & last night, we got 3.25" rain and flood warnings for low areas. More of same today so no dog walk = sad dog. Instead, I started my morning by cleaning kitchen and hallway floors and even the dreaded utility closet. Plan to x-train in basement later.

      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) / 6.30.20 / 8.6.20 (forgot July 31 & crazy schedule) / 8.31.20 / 9.30.20
      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 on 1.10.20 / Seroogy's Valentine 5K 46:26.7 ave. pace 14:47 on 2.8.20 / Badger State Brewing 10K virtual race on 4.2.20 w/ dog 1:44:16 ave. pace 16:33 / Prevention virtual 5K Fun & Fit Team on 5.2.20 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 on 6.6.20 w/ dog 1:41:03 ave. pace 16:14 dog definitely slows my "race pace" / Hope Isn't Canceled virtual 10K on 8.29.20 w/ dog 1:43:10 ave. pace 16:36 / Packers 5K virtual race 9.26.20 w/ dog 52:23 ave. pace 16:41 / Bellin Women's 5K virtual race 10.10.20 w/ dog 52:55 ave. pace 16:57 / virtual Run for the Hill of It 5K on 10.16.20 w/ dog 50:35 ave. pace 16:16
      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
    • TiffanyPe17
      TiffanyPe17 Posts: 107 Member
      Hey friends!

      It has been such a busy week, both in my personal life and professional life. So for today I am going to keep my goals simple, just for today I want to chose my foods wisely and not eat mindlessly.
    • ZizzyBumble
      ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
      ZizzyBumble wrote: »
      Friday 23 October

      Log :)
      Stay in the green :)
      5 fruit and veg :)
      Water :)
      Fitbit exercise goals :)
      Happy Scale weight trend ⬇️ 0.3 kg lost in last 7 days 😊

    • acrylicfox
      acrylicfox Posts: 295 Member
      Good morning all!
      Hello from a blustery spring day in Australia.

      Starting Today :smile:
      I will:
      Eat three meals (as planned)
      No other snacking!
      Uncover and set up the exercise bike
      Take those vitamins
      plan cabbage-based recipe for tomorrow
      strain the broth, start a new pot
      find an inspirational image for my weight loss/fitness goals

      Remember
      avoid dairy
      avoid sugar
      avoid grains

      Non-food tasks:
      move potted tomatoes inside
      plan the transplant of the dill bush -research shade/moist requirements
      plant at least two trays of seeds -wind hardy
      tighten screws on the seedling shelf
      measure and mark wood for the base of the goat milking stand
      give new chickens their meds at the planned times
      empty, clean, and refill older flocks feed hopper and clean out nest box
      wait for a lull in wind/rain to get coat on pony and inspect broken windbreak
      check overflow tank level
      buy another outside broom

      keep warm and have a nap
      Goal: take it easy today, get over the cold.
    • TerriRichardson112
      TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,046 Member
      edited October 2020
      🎃🕸🕷👻🕷🕸🎃
      🎃🕸🕷👻OCTOBER🦹👻🕷🕸🎃
      🎃🕸🕷👻🕸🕷🎃
      What am I doing to keep busy? To name a few...
        [*] structuring my day
        [*] 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)


        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! 😂)
        Jun: +0.2[c]
        1 Aug: 149.9
        01 Sept: 149.4
        09 Sept: 149.5
        1 Oct: 149.2
        October Daily Goals: Week 4 Update -
        Thu: ✅ Fri: ✅ Sat: Sun:
        Mon: Tue: Wed:

        Day 5 of my art project
        This was the final day of the free programme.
        It costs $397 to take the next step. I liked the workshops, but not that much. 😂
        cwfhi2q88jvu.jpg

        Weight < 150: ✅(Have revised this down)
        1 Aug 2019: 170.1
        2020:
        1 Sept 149.4
        13 Sept: 152.2 (birthday - DH)
        1 Oct: 149.2
        18 Oct: 146.2
        Reduce Fat%: ✅ 29.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2
        Increase Muscle%: ✅ 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7 30.9:
        Calories in the green ✅
        Steps > 7500 ✅
        Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily✅
        Active hours > 6 daily ✅
        Art2Life Project: Day 2: ✅ 5/5
        Fitbit Sleep challenge Day 9 ✅ 9/14

        Positive intentions:
        🌟Meditation ✅
        🌟Exercise ✅
        🌟Cut out/sew masks
        🌟 Declutter ✅
        🌟Laundry ✅ 🌟 Circuits ✅
        😜Housework ✅🌟 Plan shopping
        🌟Shopping ✅
        🌟Coastal walk with DH, DYD and dogs ✅
        🌟Update Journal🦄
        🌟Crochet🦄 🌟Puzzles ✅
        🌟Watch TV ✅ 🌟 Read ✅🌟


        🦋 Terri

        @Snowflake1968 Hope they get to the bottom of Roger's problem.


      • mytime6630
        mytime6630 Posts: 4,283 Member


        5 pound challenge between now and Christmas..
        SW: 189.1 on Oct 1
        1st goal weight by Nov 1st: 184 (new goal is now 189 -- since only 1 more week left).
        2nd goal by Dec 1st : 182
        3rd goal by Jan 1st: 179
        Todays weight 190.6
        10/1: 189
        10/2: 189.
        10/3: 188.8
        10/5: 188.6
        10/8: 187.5
        10/10: 190
        10/13: 187.5
        10/23: 190.6

        Well.. my challenge has not been working for me. Scale is going up instead of down. But ... it is my own fault. I've let the old habits come back... so time to buckle down. I know I won't make my 1st goal, but that does not mean I still can't make some kind of a goal ... to at least end the year closer to my goal weight.

        So goals for tomorrow, again, will be simple
        1. log all food
        2. stay within calories
        3. mindful eating
        4. concentrate on only water in the evenings... I have to stop the nite time eating! This is my biggest obstacle, and where I probably eat the most calories
        5. get back on here. Stay accountable.



      • davemcv6730
        davemcv6730 Posts: 78 Member
        You guys (and a recent slight uplift in weight) have inspired me to try JFT, so here goes:

        log everything
        1350kcal max today
        20 mins swimming
        eat all food at dining table
        only water after 7 pm
        2 x 5 lap compound walks with M
      • WellingTX
        WellingTX Posts: 617 Member
        Good day in total

        For Friday respect my calorie streak of six days and keep focused on breaking through a weight milestone.

        1900 calories: 1914
        Work out for 80 minutes, make the time:High point for the day. Made the time, got up at 5:00 to beat the rain. 89 minutes including a 2.72 mile walk
        Make good choices:Good day but off the rails at dinner.
        Support my bride: Easy to do
        Eat dinner at the table and Walk afterwards, both unplugged. Don’t snack on the couch:Nope, Nope and nope

        For Saturday, celebrate anniversary and keep things on track for Monday’s weigh in.

        2100 calories:
        Work out 80 minutes:
        Make good choices:
        Support my bride. Married for 28 years today. COVID has had me working from home since March. This is the longest I’ve gone without traveling. She has always supported and loved me including my weight.
        No commitment on the couch today:

      • ZizzyBumble
        ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
        @WellingTX Congratulations on your wedding anniversary; enjoy your celebrations

        🐝
      • ZizzyBumble
        ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
        Saturday 24 October

        Log
        Stay in the green
        5 fruit and veg
        Water
        Fitbit exercise goals
        Happy Scale weight trend ↔️ 0.6 kg lost in last 7 days 😊

        Hope you all have a good weekend
      • SERmom3
        SERmom3 Posts: 568 Member
        @mytime6630 - I feel ya! My own challenge isn’t quite giving me the kick in the pants I was hoping for, but that ok. We got this!

        @TerriRichardson112 - cool art project!

        Welcome to all the new folks! Keep up the good work!

        FRIDAY:
        - Log food / stay green🔴
        - No chips or snacks🔴
        - 10,000 steps🔴
        - B to soccer🟢
        - Indoor/outdoor chores🟢
        - Quick grocery shop🔴
        - Update budget🟢

        Not such a stellar day, but it wasn’t too bad. I was in control of my food all day and got some raking done for exercise. The end of the day was a different story. Dinner was pizza and I had some chips and a beer. Today is a new day. And a busy one!

        JFT SATURDAY:
        - Log food / stay green
        - No chips or snacks
        - 10,000 steps
        - 3 soccer games & 2 softball tryouts
        - Library pickup
        - Stay on top of chores
        - Quick grocery shop


        ***NO CHIPS OR SNACKING IN OCTOBER**
        Earn a leaf 🍁 for each day I complete without one bite of chips (crisps) or mindless snacking! 🤐
        October 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,1619,20,22
        🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁

        Have a great day! ⚽️
      • pridesabtch
        pridesabtch Posts: 2,464 Member
        Have a great weekend y’all! Be kind to yourselves and make yourselves proud.
      • sviers13
        sviers13 Posts: 109 Member
        @cschmitz110515 and @momofthree9845 nice to meet you!

        I am really working on consistency so simple is better for me.

        I didn’t meet my goals yesterday but I still lost some ounces. I’m not going to beat myself up.

        JFT

        Only eat one serving
        Log EVERYTHING
        Get some exercise, even if it’s only ten minutes.
      • Snowflake1968
        Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,953 Member
        JFT - Friday Oct 23
        Weight 193.6
        1L of water - 👿
        Log all food - 👿
        No chips - 👿
        15 minutes of activity- 🙂
        Gratitude Journal - 👿

        JFT - Saturday Oct 24
        Weight 196.2
        1L of water
        Log all food
        No chips
        15 minutes of activity
        Gratitude Journal

        My scale is all over the place. I don’t know what my weight actually is anymore.

      • cschmitz110515
        cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,645 Member
        edited October 2020
        Tech issues with MFP Community today, first chance I've had to post.

        Wonderful to see even more newbies on JFT! Welcome!

        @TerriRichardson112 Love your art. I would balk at $397 too!

        @WellingTX Happy anniversary! I also have been working from home since March, but now it's three days in the office and two at home. With the current spikes of positive cases in my state and county, I may be asked to work from home full-time again. We'll see.

        Recap F 10/23 ~ work at home day
        1) Move hourly :) 11/14
        2) X-train in basement (my version of circuit & weights) :smiley: yay & found muscles I forgot about
        3) Net cals zero / 14 cups water :smiley: green 364 (thank you exercise calories) & 13c
        4) Start AJNH draft / clear email backlog no time / Facebook Live 12:00 / save stuff to flash drive / back-up PC technical issues / update Project Status s/s / submit PRO & PAR sheets / email daily update to manager :) 6/8
        5) Light housecleaning :) / wash dishes :smiley: / declutter 15 min. :smiley: / at least one more chore :)
        6) UNPLUG 9:00 :neutral: 9:15/ FLOSS :smiley: / RETAINERS :smiley: / no Sat. alarm (farmers market & walk dog in a.m.)

        JFT Sat. 10/24
        1) Farmers market in a.m. :smiley: Fewer vendors each week, but still came home with two large recycled bags full of fresh produce, scallops, bread & honey. Also restocked my soap supply.
        2) Walked dog 3.6 mi after market :smiley: happy dog & happy me ~ didn't do long "weekend" route due to fall yard chores in afternoon
        3) Raked back yard while hubby leaf blowed front & some back / fenced back yard tea roses / emptied & stored both rain barrels / emptied another planter done for season / took down hummingbird feeder :smiley: 5/5 & tired
        4) Net cals zero / 14 cups water
        5) UNPLUG 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / Sun. alarm (9:00 church)

        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) / 6.30.20 / 8.6.20 (forgot July 31 & crazy schedule) / 8.31.20 / 9.30.20
        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 on 1.10.20 / Seroogy's Valentine 5K 46:26.7 ave. pace 14:47 on 2.8.20 / Badger State Brewing 10K virtual race on 4.2.20 w/ dog 1:44:16 ave. pace 16:33 / Prevention virtual 5K Fun & Fit Team on 5.2.20 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 on 6.6.20 w/ dog 1:41:03 ave. pace 16:14 dog definitely slows my "race pace" / Hope Isn't Canceled virtual 10K on 8.29.20 w/ dog 1:43:10 ave. pace 16:36 / Packers 5K virtual race 9.26.20 w/ dog 52:23 ave. pace 16:41 / Bellin Women's 5K virtual race 10.10.20 w/ dog 52:55 ave. pace 16:57 / virtual Run for the Hill of It 5K on 10.16.20 w/ dog 50:35 ave. pace 16:16
        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 / small declutter projects around house October
        Word for 2020: Persist
      • cschmitz110515
        cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,645 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 63, 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
        09/26 = 161.0 better / virtual Packers 5K w/ dog 52:23 ave. pace 16:41
        10/03 = 160.5 slow & steady
        10/09 = 160.5 w-i one day early (before bday splurges) / virtual Bellin Women's 5K w/ dog 52:55 ave. pace 16:57 on 10/10/20
        10/17 = 160.0 take that, bday indulges! / virtual Run for the Hill of It 5K (no finish up steep sledding hill this year) w/ dog in 50:35 ave. pace 16:16
        10/24 = 161.0 lack of meal planning & stupid snacking

        “Have 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

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