Daily Commitment Thread for 2020 -- JUST FOR TODAY
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Lost 1.4 lbs!
JFT
log everything
Log it before I eat it
Pay attention to portions
Exercise 25 minutes4 -
Neglected to update my Monday weigh in. Lost .4, flat for the month. Monday was a god day on all fronts
For Monday: I want to be healthy. Want to have a long life and enjoy retirement with my bride. I need to eat better and exercise more to make this happen.
1800 calories. Average 1950 for the week: 1440. Low but two day average is still high
Work out for 80 minutes Average an hour a day and hit 13.5 exercise miles for the week: 88 minutes including a 2.57 mile exercise walk
Support my bride. Do the little things unprompted and without expecting acknowledgement: Easy to do
Eat dinner at the table, unplugged. Catch up on my why on the couch: Done and done. Worked in a non exercise stroll with my bride after dinner. Dark and cold but still a highlight of the day
Train the dog daily:Clipper training, making progress
For Tuesday, it’s an office day. Stick to the plan.
1900 calories. Keep the well in average below 1950:
No workout commitment. Finish the week at an hour a day average:
Support my bride. Look g at a big lifestyle shift at her request:
Eat dinner at the table, unplugged:
Train the dog daily:3 -
acrylicfox wrote: »ouch! not such a great day for goals
Eat three meals
low sugar, no grains, no dairy [an old friend sent dinner home with my partner as a gift]
no snacking
stay under kj
vitamins, take 'em! they aren't home decor ya know.
weigh-in and record
Got the morning to yourself, maybe do some kdrama & peddaling
ah well, tomorrow will be better!
JFT
Eat three meals
Low sugar, no grains, no dairy
no snacking
stay under kj
vi-ta-mins!
weigh-in and record
I feel like I should be doing more exercise but I just don't feel up to it at the end of the day right now,
I'm steadily (if slowly) reducing in weight every week but can't shake this guilt that I'm not "working it off" with exhaustive amounts of exercise as they do on tv, like on The biggest loser
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I love that this thread has ALL kinds of goals - not just diet/fitness!!
JFT - Tue Nov 17
Afternoon Run
Log all food
Work Spreadsheet and description
New Taco sauce!
I'll check in tomorrow and be excited to see anyone else here :-)4 -
Recap M 11/16
1) Walked dog 3.81 mi before work
happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks (3 floors) 14/14 boom! 16.9k 
only 7 steps from 17k if only I'd looked before going to bed
3) Prelog / net cals zero / 14c water green 23 & 13c
4) Work in office: to-do list / 12:00 Facebook Live / AJNH
/ keep up w/ email / GA-IT final report = 4.5/5
5) 6:30 concert series / prep lunch, snacks, water bottle & overnight oats / switch seasonal clothes in cedar chest / declutter 15 min. / 1 other chore? phone call w/ aunt J (will miss seeing her & rest of my family on Thanksgiving holiday next week) just over 1 hr = 4/5
6) UNPLUG 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work) = 4.5/5
JFT T 11/17
1) X-trained before work
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks (3 floors)
3) Prelog / net cals zero / 14c water
4) Work in office: AJNH / contact Tim for clarification / clear more email backlog
5) Schwan's delivery (label/pack meals for office freezer) / prep lunch, snacks, water bottle & overnight oats / declutter 15 min. / wash dishes / 1 other chore
6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work ~ roads are ok)
We had snow flurries yesterday afternoon, and snow stuck to the grass but melted on roadways. Temps below freezing overnight & I was nervous if wet pavements had turned icy, very hard to tell before sunrise (when dog and I leave home to walk). Don't want any slip and falls this winter. Decided later alarm & x-training in basement was better idea. Still figuring out new Fitbit features & how to use Exercise Shortcuts ~ ack.
2020 Goals:1) Get weight below 160# (last time was 4/20/19) YAY 10.31.20 159.0#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) / 6.30.20 / 8.6.20 (forgot July 31 & crazy schedule) / 8.31.20 / 9.30.20 / forgot 10.31.20 measurements but happy w/ w-i 159.0 finally below 160
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 October2 -
JFT - Monday Nov 16
1L of water -
Log all food -
15 Minutes of Activity -
Gratitude Journal -
JFT - Tuesday Nov 17
1L of water
Log all food
15 Minutes of Activity
Gratitude Journal
@littleblackskirt - I hope you figure out a way to wait in and sell the car.... I'm not sure how but I bet you'll figure it out.
@sermom3 - Saw you just short of your walking goal yesterday, it reminded me of a Geico commercial I saw last night. It is a lady sitting on a park bench telling everyone she got her steps in 40,000. People are looking at her as if she's crazy. It then flashes to her dog, she has put her tracker device on the dog's tail and is throwing a ball for the dog. I laughed way too hard at that commercial last night.
@zizzybumble - I would like to be able to say that I'm going out of this year the same as I started, but I don't think it will happen. I think my weight was 185 on January 1st, I am currently 194.8. It's coming off very slowly. I am finding it very difficult this year at work and at home.
@acrylicfox - I absolutely loved the Biggest Loser, and tried to do what they did to lose weight a few times. It worked, I lost. I learned though that it is not possible to keep up over the long haul and losing slowly is healthier and much more sustainable. I slowly lost 25lbs in 2018-2019 and felt so much better, easier to keep up with not killing myself exercising and I felt it was very sustainable. My injury in July last year made me gain back about 10lbs. Then my stress eating since March of this year made me gain back 15lbs. I am slowly doing what I did before and starting to lose again.
Well I am at work and it's starting out to be a stressful day as our phones aren't working properly.
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HEGoddard0928 wrote: »
11/16/20
- up by 530 ✅
- post goals ✅
- write 1 scene ❌
- peddle for 30 minutes❌
- log all my food✅
- weigh in✅
- read❌
- mini habits✅
- skin care routine✅
- pick up meds/milk✅
- fold clothes for 10 minutes✅
- cook dinner😐
- bed by 10❌
So I got the job!! They're doing my background and credit checks now but I know I'll pass those with flying colors. And I sent my letter of resignation to my job about ten minutes ago telling them that my last day will be a week from tomorrow! I'm so excited! My official start date is 11/30 but my district manager said that I may be able to start early and work closing shifts if everything comes back quickly.
School was a nightmare again today. I can't wait to finally be done. The stress is driving me insane.
Has anyone heard about an app called Noom? I've seen ads for it but never actually tried it until last night. It has a two week free trial. It's basically learning the psychology of losing weight. I did a bunch of lessons and it's really pretty cool. The actual price is kinda steep but I talked it over with Matt and he said that I could sign up after the trial period is over because I have the new job. So I'm excited for that too! There's a huge thing about online group support too. And like a goal coach and things. I have a feeling I'm going to really benefit from it. So I'll let you know how it goes but I'll still be coming back here so don't worry about that.
Okay, onto goals.
11/17/20
- up at 530 ❌
- post goals ✅
- weigh in ✅
- work ✅
- email P ✅
- mini habits
- write 1 scene
- finish folding laundry
- read
- gym/ peddle
- dishwasher
- skin care routine
- figure out dinner
- log food
- bed by 10 30 pm4 -
@mytime6630 Beautiful quilts! Do you do your own FMQing? Do you have a longarm or a special machine for it? I haven't tackled anything besides stitch in the ditch for mine yet, but just bought a free motion quilting foot for my machine and am nervous to try it!
Good morning from blustery Wisconsin! I've been taking my dog for a walk the past 3 days, but I'm already cringing at the thought of going out into this cold today. It may be a longgggggggggg winter, folks! 🥶
Just for Tuesday:- No BS 24H Plan and Assess 🌞Done
- 30 minutes of intentional activity
- 64+ oz of water
- No BS Journal
- Eat the frog - just pick a task and get 'er done!
- Bake pumpkin bread (mini loaves)
- Head downstairs and start putting things away and rearranging furniture in my new Quiet Korner! Finish sewing the binding on my wall hanging.
- Eat only at the table. Finish each bite before taking another. Pay attention to hunger signals...are you really hungry? Do you really need seconds? Is your belly still hollow or is it feeling full?
- Today's 1% Change: No sour cream or gravy on my potatoes tonight.
- Sit less. Get up and move during commercials.
- Evening routine: Gratitude journal / readings / read something for fun & lights out at 10:30 pm.
WOTY 2020: Persistence
Getting healthy and fit,1 urge, 1 choice, 1small change and 1 lb at a time.... 💥💯
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HEGoddard0928 wrote: »
So I got the job!! They're doing my background and credit checks now but I know I'll pass those with flying colors. And I sent my letter of resignation to my job about ten minutes ago telling them that my last day will be a week from tomorrow! I'm so excited! My official start date is 11/30 but my district manager said that I may be able to start early and work closing shifts if everything comes back quickly.
School was a nightmare again today. I can't wait to finally be done. The stress is driving me insane.
Has anyone heard about an app called Noom? I've seen ads for it but never actually tried it until last night. It has a two week free trial. It's basically learning the psychology of losing weight. I did a bunch of lessons and it's really pretty cool. The actual price is kinda steep but I talked it over with Matt and he said that I could sign up after the trial period is over because I have the new job. So I'm excited for that too! There's a huge thing about online group support too. And like a goal coach and things. I have a feeling I'm going to really benefit from it. So I'll let you know how it goes but I'll still be coming back here so don't worry about that.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I am so excited for you!!! That is such a good feeling, like a type of relief!
I'm interested to hear about Noom also! I see ads for Noom but had no clue what it was and had no idea it was an actual ap! lol!
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HEGoddard0928 wrote: »So I got the job!! They're doing my background and credit checks now but I know I'll pass those with flying colors. And I sent my letter of resignation to my job about ten minutes ago telling them that my last day will be a week from tomorrow! I'm so excited! My official start date is 11/30 but my district manager said that I may be able to start early and work closing shifts if everything comes back quickly.
School was a nightmare again today. I can't wait to finally be done. The stress is driving me insane.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! SO happy for you!!!0 -
PackerFanInGB wrote: »@mytime6630 Beautiful quilts! Do you do your own FMQing? Do you have a longarm or a special machine for it? I haven't tackled anything besides stitch in the ditch for mine yet, but just bought a free motion quilting foot for my machine and am nervous to try it!
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Thanks Tracie... yes, I do my own FMQ. I just don't want to spend the money for what they want to do it. I have a Singer sewing machine .. so nothing fancy, actually a $150.00 machine! It took me a LONG time to get the hang of it .. I practiced so much. But once you figure it out.. it is very easy and fun to do (except for the big king size quilts!). They say when practicing to drink some wine to stay relaxed 2 -
mytime6630 wrote: »Thanks Tracie... yes, I do my own FMQ. I just don't want to spend the money for what they want to do it. I have a Singer sewing machine .. so nothing fancy, actually a $150.00 machine! It took me a LONG time to get the hang of it .. I practiced so much. But once you figure it out.. it is very easy and fun to do (except for the big king size quilts!). They say when practicing to drink some wine to stay relaxed
Huh...I like this hobby more and more all the time! LOL! I'm going to practice on some scrap fabric this week because I have a couple lap quilts I want quilted. I hope I don't screw them up!1 -
@HEGoddard0928 Congratulations on your new job0
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pridesabtch wrote: »
JFT Monday
- take morning meds
- Morning meeting
- Laundry
- Take kid to play practice, not forget her night. Parenting fail last night, lost track of time and was late for pickup.
- Maybe Pot Roast for dinner
- Take evening meds
Have a great day y’all!
Yesterday was the epidemy of crazy... Luckily my goals were simple and achievable.
Worked from home while kids did remote school. Tim left at 6:00am to work shutdown. After work/school. Sierra went to work (4:00-10:00). I did laundry, made a pot roast and took V to theater practice in Marietta (6:30-9:30) where she mentioned that she had a math test tomorrow, and she didn’t understand any of it. Still no sighting of Tim. I picked V up at 9:30, home around 10:00. Tim just got home and showered. Sierra got home at 10:15. Then we sat down for dinner at 10:30. Crazy! Then at 11:00, I sat down to work on math with my exhausted daughter. Luckily, I’m pretty good at math, but I don’t remember discriminates. Normally, I’d look it up, but it was late and she was beyond done. Her test isn’t until 8th period. We’ll figure it out... Morning came awfully early today.
Hope y'all aren't as scattered as I feel.4 -
ZizzyBumble wrote: »Tuesday 17November
Log
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Water
Fitbit exercise goals
Happy Scale weight trend ⬇️ 0.8 kg lost in 7 last days
I’m still plodding away and have a goal of ending this year no heavier than I started it!
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🦃 🐿🦃🐿🦃🐿🦃What am I doing to keep busy? To name a few...
🦃🐿🦃NOVEMBER 🦃🐿🦃
🦃🐿🦃🐿🦃🐿🦃[*] structuring my dayNovember Daily Goals: Week 3
[*] 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
Sun: ✅ Mon: ✅ Tu: Wed:
Thu: Fri: Sat:
Weight < 150: ✅ (revised from 155)1 Aug 2019: 170.113 Sept: 152.2 (birthday - DH)
2020:
1 Sept 149.4
1 Oct: 149.2
18 Oct: 147.2
24 Oct: 146.0
Reduce Fat%: ✅ 29.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2[/s] 23.9
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 ✅
Positive intentions:
🌟Meditation ✅
🌟Exercise ✅ 🌟 Circuits ✅
🌟Coastal walk ✅
🌟Restart daily Yoga/tai chi practice ✅
🌟Filing/Tax paperwork ✅
🌟Laundry ✅
😜Daily Chores ✅
🌟Crochet✖️Puzzles ✅
🌟Watch TV ✅ 🌟 Read ✅
@mytime6630 Those quilts are beautiful.
Terri 🦄
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HEGoddard0928 wrote: »
Bravo! Wishing you wonderful success in your new position.0 -
The quilting chat is like a foreign language lol.littleblackskirt wrote: »
JFT Tuesday 17th November
Log everything fell down trying to count a homemade pizza
Stay in the green maybe not, but under maintenance
Do some back exercises some
30 minute walk? Weather is even worse than yesterday 35 minutes
30 minute tidying garden 40 minutes
Admin, do long phone call, banking banking yes, dropped the phone call, ran out of time
Sell parents cars today yes
Wait in for a parcel yes
Not sure how I'm going to juggle going out to bank, walk, selling cars with waiting in, but I'm sure it will work out.
The day worked out well, I combined walk and banking early, and got back in time for the delivery. That gave me the afternoon to empty the 2 cars, and get them away. Perfect!
JFT Wednesday 18th Nov
Log everything
Stay in the green
Do some back exercises
Walk? Weather is horrendous right now
Mother's weekly shop
Admin
3 long phone calls for mother, will set aside an hour for them. I hate making phone calls.
Housework4 -
Wednesday 18 November
Log
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Water
Fitbit exercise goals
Happy Scale weight trend ⬇️ 0.9 kg lost in 7 last days
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