JUST FOR TODAY -- Daily Commitment Thread for 2021

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  • teigansdad
    teigansdad Posts: 394 Member
    Ok Monday
    Stay green...❌
    Zwift tonight✅
    No beer✅
    No candy✅ But did eat cookie which is why I wasn’t green

    Slept so well last night... amazing how much alcohol messes with my sleep. Always sleep better when the evening doesn’t include alcohol...

    Tuesday goals

    Stay green...
    Zwift workout
    No beer
    No candy
    No cookie
    Pull ups
    Push-ups
  • WellingTX
    WellingTX Posts: 617 Member
    Overall good day on Monday

    For Monday:

    -I'm grateful for my health and that I restarted MFP January 1, 2020. Every journey starts with a single step!
    -1900 calories. Start the week at a solid number: 2060. Over by a bag of animal crackers. Not the end of the world but my commitments mean something
    -Work out for 80 minutes, make it happen on a busy day: 92 minutes including a 53 minute, 2.25 mile treadmill walk. Had to break up my workout into three parts but made it happen. Overstated Push Ups and Crunches in my weekly totals yesterday by 6X
    -Eat between 8 and 6: Done. The 6:00 cut off kept me from going further over my calorie limit
    -Eat dinner at the table: Done
    -Invest 15 minutes on professional development: Podcasts on walk
    -Invest 30 minutes on home duties: Need to track better but believe I accomplished this
    -Read in bed, turn off the wifi on my iPad: Double meh


    For Tuesday:

    -I'm grateful for my bride on many fronts. Today I'm grateful that she has always supported my career and our need to move. Twice I've taken her away from family, friends and homes to take on a new challenge. She made those moves without hesitation. As we head into the final three years of my working career, she'll make the final where we establish our retirement base.
    -1800 calories. Move the weekly average towards 1900:
    -Work out for 80 minutes:
    -Eat between 8 and 6:
    -Eat dinner at the table:
    -Invest 15 minutes in professional development:
    -Invest 30 minutes on home duties:
    -Read one book chapter in bed:



  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    ZizzyBumble wrote: »
    Monday 18 January

    Log 😊
    Stay in the green 😊
    5 fruit and veg 😊
    Water
    Fitbit exercise goals 😊
    Weigh 😊 trend ↔️

    I think I’m turning into a sloth - I really don’t feel like doing anything remotely energetic. My husband has suggested a walk around the bay later today. It’s cold and wet - I won’t see anything with rain on my glasses and I won’t see much more without my glasses 👿

    We didn’t walk, the weather was foul so indoor exercise.
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Tuesday 19 January

    Log
    Stay in the green
    5 fruit and veg
    Water
    Fitbit exercise goals
    Weigh 😊 trend ↔️
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,470 Member
    Recap 1/18 M
    1) Treadmill before work :smiley: 3.13 mi
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks (3 floors) :mrgreen: 14/14 boom! 15k
    3) Prelogged all but supper / net cals zero / 14c water :s Takeout from local restaurant with hubby at home & I splurged. Net cals -612 & 13c. Tomorrow will be better.
    4) Work in office: AJNH / Facebook Live 12:00 / keep up w/ emails = 3/3
    5) Prep lunch, snacks & water bottle / enjoy evening w/ hubby <3 = 2/2
    6) UNPLUG 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / Voltaren / 6:15 alarm (x-train before work) = 2.5/5

    JFT 1/19 T
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks (3 floors)
    2) Prelog / net cals zero / 14c water
    3) Work in office: AJNH testing / call Tim for clarifications / webinar 2:30
    4) On way home: pick up challenge event packet / Ulta (jumbo sale) / Target (list of bday cards)
    5) Make veggie soup / prep lunch, snacks, water bottle & overnight oats / declutter 15 min. / balance bank accts / one other chore?
    6) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / Voltaren / 6:15 alarm (x-train before work)

    Last evening was wonderful with hubby home for federal holiday. When I got home from work, I was surprised he had washed a pile of dirty dishes, a chore he intensely dislikes. He also cleaned our glass top stove for me. We spent evening getting takeout (and taking dog for ride) & watching a movie together. Happy me.

    This a.m. my body needed more sleep so I reset alarm. No x-training and no exercise calories today. Planning to use up chicken broth & make veggie soup tonight. That will help keep calories lower.

    2021 Goals:
    1) Weight 150#
    2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
    3) Post weekly weigh-in on JFT for accountability. 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.
    4) Take measurements & log on MFP every month end ~ remember this year!
    5) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x) ~ mostly walking but include weights/circuit & other x-training
    6) Participate in race or challenge events even if virtual ~ started MapMyWalk You Vs. Year 1021K on Jan. 1 / virtual 50 Mile Frenzy 11.27.20 - 1.15.21 (replaced Frenzy on the Fox for Jan. 2021) 50.37 miles 12.17.20 and continuing to log / Tour de Northeast WI virtual challenge: cover distance from Oshkosh to Gills Rock (139 miles) 1.1.21 - 3.31.21
    7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together ~ excellent goal last year that should be repeated
    8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states) ~ had this goal in 2020 and how ironic
    9) Declutter bedroom, home office and basement ~ made good progress in 2020 & want to keep it up
    Word for 2021: Gratitude ~ be mindful of & appreciate my many blessings
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,725 Member
    JFT - Monday Jan 18
    Scale 200.2
    1L of water - :/
    Log all food - :/

    JFT - Tuesday Jan 18
    Scale 199.0
    1L of water
    Log all food

    @teigansdad - I'm sorry about your dog.

    @mytime6630 - I can't imagine the worry you must have for your daughter. It's so hard no matter how old they are.

    @shenna333 - You must have needed that sleep.

    @ZizzyBumble - I remember a friends dad trying to figure out a way to make windshield wipers for my glasses after we had walked from school to his garage in the rain. They sure are a pain, but like you I'm blind without them.

    @PackerFanInGB - It's nice to see you posting regularly again.
  • HealthyTrent
    HealthyTrent Posts: 157 Member
    2021 goals
    Walk or Jog 1000 miles - (at 48/1000)
    consistently track my eating and activity (Logged 18/18 days so far)
    Weight from 230.9 12/31/2020 to 190-200 lbs. by 3/31/2021 (currently 223.2)
    undergo IVF (will continue trying to lose weight until I conceive)

    JFT Monday 1/18 recap
    Wake up at 7am, walk for 30 min. - slept in, but did walk 1st thing!
    Get work stuff done by 11am got it done as soon as I could, but had to rearrange my day due to an appointment I forgot about and more work than I expected
    Catalog 20 books on Goodreads did not do
    Read/listen to audiobook for 1 hour Done!
    Log food/activity Done!
    Drink 100+ oz Didn't quite hit this
    Hit 15k steps Ended up taking a (much needed) rest day
    Go to bed by 10pm technically was in bed, but ended up watching some TV

    JFT Tuesday 1/19
    Log food/activity
    Read/listen to audiobook for 1 hour
    12k steps
    Drink 100+ oz
    catalog 20 books on Goodreads
    go to bed by 10pm, wake up 6am & walk 1st thing
  • HealthyTrent
    HealthyTrent Posts: 157 Member
    shenna333 wrote: »

    I tell you, anymore, I just don't accomplish things until it is absolutely necessary. Procrastination to the Nth... Came home, kicked back to watch news and scroll FB, fell asleep and literally slept for 10 hours. On a Monday. Felt great. And feeling fortunate I can even do that! Feel a high calorie week coming on.

    Honestly I think we all need days/weeks like this on occasion.
  • mermaidnj
    mermaidnj Posts: 161 Member
    JFT WWR 30
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,032 Member
    ❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️
    ❄️⛄️JANUARY ⛄️❄️
    ❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️
    January 2021
    🔹Word - Balance
    🔹I am in tune with my dreams
    🔹I know what is right for me
    🔹I will pursue my dreams and greatest passion
    January 2021
    Life Affirmations
    🔹I live in congruence with my authentic self
    🔹I am mindful
    🔹I am creative every day
    🔹I foster positivity
    🔹I am compassionate
    Keep your chin up!
    Turning up is the ultimate success!
    • Name: Terri
    • Age: 74
    • Height: 5'2"
    • SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
    • Joined MFP: Jan 2015
    • 1st Goal: 190 Sept 2015
    • UGW: 145
    • 01 Aug 2019: 170.1
    • 31 Dec 2019: 151.2
    • 31 Dec 2020: 145.6
    [*] 1 Jan: 147.2
    [*] 8 Jan: 144.2 (lowest in many years)
    [*] 15 Jan: 145.2
    [*] Total weight loss: 81

    January Daily Goals: Week 3
    Fri: ✅ Sat: ✅ Sun: ✅ Mon: ✅
    Tue: ✅ Wed: Thu:
    1. Weight < 150: ✅5/7
    2. Reduce Fat%: ✅ 29.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2[/s] 23.4
    3. Increase Muscle%: ✅ 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7: 30.9: 31.1
    4. Calories in the green ✅ 5/7
    5. Steps > 7500 ✅ 5/7
    6. Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily✅ 5/7
    7. Active hours > 6 daily ✅ 5/7
    Positive intentions for Tue 19 ✅ Stuck indoors because of severe flood warnings about Storm Christoff
    Positive intentions for Wed 20:
    • Meditation
    • Daily Yoga/tai chi practice
    • Laundry
    • Weekly grocery shop
    • Declutter fridge
    • continue work on Hobbies room clear out
    • Daily Chores
    • Puzzles: Watch TV:
    • Ch 3 'Travels with Charlie, John Steinbeck ongoing
    • Keep up to date with email

      Hang in there my little chickadees. Better days are coming.

      Terri 🦄

  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,568 Member
    JFT Wednesday
    1. 1 set of lifts. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Post class plan right away on screen AND on site.
    2. Pit Crew: WW. Mark Es and make recommendations.
    3. Classes: Write summary of challenge book p 1-20; continue or not and why? Lesson - Essay structure. NRI practice. NRI quiz. Then classwork from Tuesday, then homework. PASS OUT PRs.
    4. Planning: Inauguration. Stretch. Philosophy of ed. Read and notes for ch 16-17 P&P. CALL NP.
    5. Lunch: Leftovers. Buy Hood Feminism and New Jim Crow?
    6. Afternoon: Philosophy of ed. Run?
    7. Evening: S&F 4. Dinner: Pizza. Livestream. Breathe. Set 2 of lifts.
    8. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! Chop celery and pack lunch. Set out clothes for tomorrow. Set up JFT for tomorrow.
    9. Shower. Review papers by desk. File or trash. Pester S about sending emails for characters OR setting up FB post.
    10. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: crunches, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Wed book group. MH Monday check-in; Tough Question Tuesday; Whatever Wednesday AMA; Thankful Thursday. Indochino suit fitting - Atlanta or Nashville?

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    End of 2018: 189.2
    End of 2019: 196.4
    End of 2020: 187.4
    Today: 191.2

    Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut
    1. Purchases: Look for an "ugly Christmas sweater" and a long-haired doll at thrift stores. Practice French braiding. Go to used bookstore and look for On Writing (Stephen King), Dying for a Paycheck (Robin Hardman), The Prince (tr. Tim Parks, Russell Price, or Robert Adams), The Secret Adversary (Christie).
    2. E2: What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options. Create vocabulary lists for each unit that come from the texts used: Animal Farm, Julius Caesar, Wes Moore, I Am Malala. Find a way to incorporate changing words from one part of speech to another. Students need to know how to review multiple sources and synthesize information in order to draw a conclusion. Need practice with the difference between transitions and overlapping (at end of paragraph - "another issue is Y" vs "there are other issues besides X"). Quit using "in conclusion" and "I believe" and other writing-about-my-writing phrases. Confusion between direct/indirect objects and prepositional phrases. Use the UDHR and the Declaration of Independence to study paraphrasing; use that to front-load Machiavelli and how to deal with challenging texts. Confusion between everyday / every day and similar constructions.
    3. E1: Need practice with quoting & paraphrasing sources, identifying claims that would need support, use of last names for reference, and capitalization practice (common/proper nouns, titles). Difficulty using possessive nouns in their own writing. Honors: practice subject/object pronouns (my friend and I / my friend and me). Poetry: Revise "Songs are Poetry" handouts.
    4. Curriculum Development: Writing mini-unit. Review scholarly research on 5PE. (I think I can have this as an intro to the research unit so that they also get exposure to how quotes are integrated and cited.) Parallel structure; use of emotional language, specific detail. Use "Write About a Pebble" lesson from Atwell. How long should each unit take? Do research on characteristics: curiosity, persistence, resilience, creativity, responsibility, optimism, courage, integrity, authenticity, leadership, self-awareness, humility, compassion - others? Include grammarly check on essays! Review assessments. What is the purpose for each unit? What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options. Write 1 reflection weekly; type one in Classroom by Weds. Copy-paste to discussion board for comments due Friday. Homework: Online journal Mon due Tue; Reflection Tue due Wed; C&P journal in class Wed; Comments Thu due Fri. Bonus if you are the first response; further bonus if you respond to comments on your post. Grammar practice Mon & Wed; quiz Fri. Unit plan for research (Idea for regular: comparing same story on sites with different biases).
    5. Professional Development: Write blog post weekly. Comment on 3 posts each week - Tu Th Sun? Check with PSC. Talk with Z about articles and/or conference proposals.
    6. Medical: Dentist call to schedule cleaning – March? ObG schedule for April. Schedule PCP for May.
    7. Theater: Little Princess.
    8. House: Siding. Or perhaps bathroom floor.
    9. Fun: Open beading on Thursdays. Coloring at library on Tuesday. Put jewelry away. Edney Hack Nights alt Weds. ASL? Spanish/Portuguese practice? Practice piano. ROL Secret Adversary. Buy bike rack for car.
    10. Volunteering ideas: Theater. Library. Animal shelter. Community Kitchen. Emerge Georgia training.
    11. Family: Book group. Dinners?
    12. Writing: Blog post: Running, Racism and Rum: Learning to Handle Discomfort. Fanfic: Create a scene list for the Batgirl story. Finish the cafe scene for the Titans story. Open Wordpress in Safari.
    13. Lifting: 15 squats, 15 deadlifts, 10 shoulder presses, 15 arm raises, 15 pushups, 30 crunches, 15 side lifts, 15 back kicks, horse stance for 5 breaths.
    14. Other: Practice hair braiding with D. Check on appts for drs. Remind D to ask his dad about the table and check with home repair contractors. 3 posts/week? Create test for MLA format. Create test for infographics and visual information. Remember that M does not like surprises! Check dates of classes and update semester plan. She Should Run vision statement. Update standards on board. When to change bulletin board?

    WFTY: Persistence. Not much to say. I like my classes. I'm stressed a lot. We've had a pay cut and yet we're being asked to do more and more and more. I'm tired.
    Reminder: Last year's WFTY was progress, and I am ... actually, I was going to say content, but it's more than that. I'm proud of myself, and I'm pleased with the progress that I made. Even without the challenges throughout the year, I accomplished things that I should be proud of; and given those challenges, I'm even happier about what I was able to do.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,186 Member


    JFT, Tues 1/19
    1. log all food :)
    2. mindful eating :/ We went to sams today since there usually are not many people there. Bought some chocolate covered almonds, and chocolate covered raisins. End up eating a handful of each! But .. I stopped, and drinking water, so it could have been worse. Now... I just have to monitor how much I eat of these!
    3. concentrate on water :)
    4. help hubby with shipping :)
    5. work on quilt top -- one more border to add :)
    6. go for a walk :/
    7. water in the evening. brush teeth at 8... no more snacking! :/ Got into the almonds.... but at least I did not eat the entire bunch.

    JFT, Wed 1/20
    1. try and get a walk in
    2. mindful eating
    3. log all food
    4. concentrate on water
    5. work on pinning quilt... I have 3 quilts to finish up. The tops are pieced... now need to finish
    6. plan my garden!!! I am so excited with the seeds I planted so far ... I have visions of the most beautiful garden! Well... we'll see!
    7. water in the evening ... brush teeth at 8
    8. read simple abundance



  • WellingTX
    WellingTX Posts: 617 Member
    Good day on all fronts

    For Tuesday:

    -I'm grateful for my bride on many fronts. Today I'm grateful that she has always supported my career and our need to move. Twice I've taken her away from family, friends and homes to take on a new challenge. She made those moves without hesitation. As we head into the final three years of my working career, she'll make the final where we establish our retirement base.
    -1800 calories. Move the weekly average towards 1900: 1821, over by a Hershey's kiss
    -Work out for 80 minutes: 91 minutes including a 53 minute 2.26 mile treadmill walk
    -Eat between 8 and 6: Done
    -Eat dinner at the table: Done
    -Invest 15 minutes in professional development: Podcasts on walk, chapter of book in bed
    -Invest 30 minutes on home duties: Done
    -Read one book chapter in bed: Done


    For Wednesday:

    -I'm grateful for the many experiences I've enjoyed in my life. Been thinking of my in - laws who passed r and 5 years ago. They treated us to several Hawaii trips and the first to Oahu and Maui was full of memories.
    -1800 calories and get my weekly averaged under 1900:
    -Work out for 80 minutes:
    -Eat between 8 and 6:
    -Eat dinner at the table:
    -Invest 15 minutes in professional development:
    -Invest 30 minutes on home duties:
    -Read one book chapter in bed:



  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    ZizzyBumble wrote: »
    Tuesday 19 January

    Log 😊
    Stay in the green 😊
    5 fruit and veg 😊
    Water 😊
    Fitbit exercise goals
    Weigh 😊 trend ↔️

  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Wednesday 20 January

    Log
    Stay in the green
    5 fruit and veg
    Water
    Fitbit exercise goals
    Weigh 😊 trend ↔️

    I think I’m ready to try harder to looses the final bit of weight. I’ve allowed myself to slip into drinking more wine and I think that’s what is keeping me at maintenance rather than a slight loss 😡.
  • HealthyTrent
    HealthyTrent Posts: 157 Member
    oof - been a rough couple of days. Am determined to get back to my new normal today!

    Recap JFT Tuesday 1/19
    Log food/activity (Done!)
    Read/listen to audiobook for 1 hour (Done!)
    12k steps (Nope - hit just under 8k)
    Drink 100+ oz (Nope)
    catalog 20 books on Goodreads (Nope)
    go to bed by 10pm, wake up 6am & walk 1st thing (Made the bedtime, did not wake up early...)

    JFT Wednesday 1/20
    Log food/activity
    Walk 15 min at lunch, and 45-60 min after work
    Drink 80+ oz
    Go to bed by 10pm, wake up at 6am and walk 1st thing
    Stick to my pre-logged food choices
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,328 Member
    Good morning! Yesterday my twins turned 40 years old! Holy cow! Where does time go? It seems like it wasn't long ago I was holding them in my arms and rocking them.

    I'm keeping the same goals today. I need to make these into routine, so although boring I need to continue to try getting these down before moving onto other things!

    Have a great day everyone!


    Just for Today:
    • NoBS 24H Daily Plan & Assess
    • Spend 2 minutes writing in my Journal (start small until it is habit).
    • 64+ oz of water
    • Podcasts: Joyce Meyer / No BS / Half Size Me / Read the Bible in One Year
    • 30 minutes of low knee impact activity: Leslie Sansone, Body Groove, light hand weights, beginner/chair Yoga, take my buddy for a walk, Tai Chi, treadmill. PICK ONE!
    • Visit mom and perhaps sew a bit.
    • Close kitchen at 7:30 pm - brush & floss and then no eating.
    • Update and close MFP Food diary.
    • Evening Routine: Gratitude journal, daily readings from Joyce Meyer and Simple Abundance. Read something fun and lights out at 10:30.


    Mantra 2021: Slow and steady wins the race. Be intentional in your actions.

    To-Do's:
    • Pay Bills
    • Adjust Budget for February
    • Birthday Cards for Aidan, Kelly, Terry
    • Shred mom's papers for her
    • Pick up M's "food" ingredients and make a batch
    • Go through clothing in basement - toss / donate / keep
    • Send Matt letter
    • Research self-employment ideas
    • Make Dr appt for knees
    • Upload info for medical ins.
    • Call DWD WUI
    • Mop
    • Dust
    • Laundry
    • Vision Board Live Training on Replay
    • Make vision board


  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,470 Member
    edited January 2021
    Recap 1/19 T
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks (3 floors) :smiley: 13/14 & 10,2k
    2) Prelog / net cals zero / 14c water :| -143 (no exercise cals) 13c
    3) Work in office: AJNH testing / call Tim for clarifications / webinar 2:30 = 3/3
    4) On way home: pick up challenge event packet (Run Away Shoes) / Ulta (jumbo sale) / Target (list of bday cards) = 3/3
    5) Make veggie soup home too late to start / prep lunch, snacks, water bottle & overnight oats / declutter 15 min. / balance bank accts / one other chore? several = 3/5
    6) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / Voltaren / 6:15 alarm (x-train before work) = 5/5 :smiley:

    JFT 1/20 W
    1) X-trained before work :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks (3 floors)
    3) Prelog / net cals zero / 14c water
    4) Work in conference room: cont. AJNH progress / print EESS sheet / update PRO s/s comments / keep up w/ emails / sanitize room 4:00
    5) 4:45 optometrist / air in tires (stupid check pressure light w/ plummeting temp) / wash dishes / declutter 15 min. / other chore?
    6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 7:00 alarm (walk dog before work)

    This a.m. I actually reset my early alarm intending to sack in again. Then I laid there completely awake so got myself out of bed & into basement for x-training. Beats walking dog outside in single digit temp & negative wind chill. Baby, it's cold outside!

    2021 Goals:
    1) Weight 150#
    2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
    3) Post weekly weigh-in on JFT for accountability. 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.
    4) Take measurements & log on MFP every month end ~ remember this year!
    5) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x) ~ mostly walking but include weights/circuit & other x-training
    6) Participate in race or challenge events even if virtual ~ started MapMyWalk You Vs. Year 1021K on Jan. 1 / virtual 50 Mile Frenzy 11.27.20 - 1.15.21 (replaced Frenzy on the Fox for Jan. 2021) 50.37 miles 12.17.20 and continuing to log / Tour de Northeast WI virtual challenge: cover distance from Oshkosh to Gills Rock (139 miles) 1.1.21 - 3.31.21
    7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together ~ excellent goal last year that should be repeated
    8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states) ~ had this goal in 2020 and how ironic
    9) Declutter bedroom, home office and basement ~ made good progress in 2020 & want to keep it up
    Word for 2021: Gratitude ~ be mindful of & appreciate my many blessings

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