JUST FOR TODAY -- Daily Commitment Thread for 2021

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  • WellingTX
    WellingTX Posts: 617 Member
    Good day on Saturday

    For Saturday:

    -Grateful for the progress I've made in adopting a lifestyle versus a timed event. With 12+ months down on my journey I'm looking at my diet and exercise more as a lifetime commitment versus a means to a end. Not there 100% but making progress.
    -1900 calories: 1863
    -Work out for 90 minutes: 88 minutes including a difficult 44 minute, 2.12 mile treadmill walk
    -Eat between 8 and 6: Done
    -Eat dinner at the table: Done
    -Invest 15 minutes on professional development: Podcast on treadmill
    -Invest 30 minutes on home duties: Solid progress on files
    -Read one book chapter in bed. Shut off the wifi.:Nope, triple meh


    For Sunday:

    - I'm grateful for the influence of Tony Robbins. Many, many positive messages but one that is a guiding principle for me is that I don't get what I deserve or want but what I accept.
    - 1950 calories:
    - Work out for 90 minutes:
    - Eat between 8 and 6:
    - Eat dinner at the table:
    - Invest 15 minutes on professional development:
    - Invest 30 minutes on home duties:
    - Shut off wifi when I go to bed:
    -

  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,177 Member
    edited January 2021
    ❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️
    ❄️⛄️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 ⏬ 140
    • 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
    [*] 22 Jan: 144.9⏬
    [*] 25 Jan: 143.8⏬ My lowest weight in over 40 years. 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 I have reset my UGW.
    [*] Total weight loss: 83.2 ⏫

    January Daily Goals: Week 4
    Fri: ✅ Sat: ✅ Sun: Mon:
    Tue: Wed: Thu:
    1. Weight < 150: ✅2/7
    2. Reduce Fat%: ✅ 29.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2 23.4 [/s] 23 ⏬
    3. Increase Muscle%: ✅ 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7: 30.9: 31.1
    4. Calories in the green ✅ 2/7
    5. Steps > 7500 ✅ 2/7
    6. Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily✅ 2/7
    7. Active hours > 6 daily ✅ 2/7
    Positive intentions for Fri 22/Sat 23: ✅
    Positive intentions for Sun 24:
    • Meditation ✅
    • Daily Yoga/tai chi practice
    • Laundry
    • Outdoor walk
    • continue work on Hobbies room clear out
    • Daily Chores
    • Puzzles: Watch TV:
    • Ch 4 'Travels with Charlie, John Steinbeck ongoing
    • Keep up to date with email ✅

    @Bex953172 So sorry you are having a hard time at the moment. It's not surprising. We are not designed to live under the added pressure of our present circumstances on top of the usual winter gloom. It's good that you have Ash by your side. And we have broad shoulders, and wish only the best for you.

    It seems that many of us are suffering a bad cases of the January blues. This time in January is documented as being a real downer, and then we have the added pressures of the worsened situation with Covid. But we will get through it.

    This week I got lost down a rabbit hole of sloth. This is my least favourite month in the year as the weather is so wet and dull.

    However, I got a real boost this morning when I opened my curtains to a wonderful white winter wonderland. This is a rare occurrence where we live. It brings back memories of snowball fights, snowmen and, of course, ski-ing in the Alps. Cheered me up no end. Spring will be here before we know it. My snowdrops are in flower and there are even a few crocuses showing their faces.

    i9zf7r27zbgp.jpg

    Then I stepped on the scale and got a second boost. Lowest weight since I was in my thirties.

    @WellingTX Tony Robbins is one of my favourites. I have several of his books, well-thumbed and bookmarked.

    Terri 🦄
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,684 Member
    @Bex953172 sending you hugs, I hope your doctor can find the right combination of medication for you.
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,684 Member
    Sunday 24 January

    I didn’t post yesterday - I had a very lazy and indulgent day 😊

    Log
    Stay in the green
    5 fruit and veg
    Water
    Fitbit exercise goals
    Weigh 😊 trend ⬆️ 👿 but that’s entirely to be expected after yesterday!
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,589 Member
    JFT Sunday
    1. 1 set of lifts. Balance work. Feed cats. Tea!
    2. Read and notes for ch 20-21 P&P. Groceries.
    3. Unload/reload/run dishwasher. Set 2 of lifts.
    4. Lunch: Sushi. Buy Hood Feminism and New Jim Crow?
    5. Stretch. Philosophy of ed. Podcast.
    6. Afternoon: Run - 3 miles? Organize dresser.
    7. Evening: S&F 4. Dinner: Tikka Masala. Breathe. Set 3 of lifts. Update directions for Tuesday.
    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.
    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. This week I need to start making parent calls. I'm still trying to do too much. I'm going to be cutting back on the videos but I have lots of books to read and I'm thinking about getting back to blogging. I need to be careful.
    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.
  • HealthyTrent
    HealthyTrent Posts: 157 Member
    Hey all! sorry I disappeared for a few days - I needed to unplug for a bit.

    JFT Monday 1/25:
    Log all my food!
    Walk 30 min in the morning, 15 min at lunch, 45-60 min in evening - I NEED to get regular consistent activity back in my daily schedule!
    Drink 100+ oz water
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,589 Member
    JFT Monday
    1. 1 set of lifts. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Post class plan right away on screen AND on site.
    2. Pit Crew: Mental Health Monday. Make recommendations.
    3. Classes: Grammar practice: NRI. Lesson: Works Cited entry.
    4. Planning: PARENT CALLS. Stretch. Philosophy of ed. Read and notes for ch 21 P&P.
    5. Lunch: Leftovers. Buy Hood Feminism and New Jim Crow?
    6. Afternoon: Philosophy of ed. Run? WRITE POSTCARDS.
    7. Evening: S&F 4. Dinner: ??? 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. I managed five miles today. Just turtling, but I got it done.
    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.
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,455 Member
    It's 8:30 pm Sunday, but I wanted to hop on and post goals for tomorrow since I have an early dental appointment.

    @Bex953172 Oh honey, I wish I could give you a great big hug. I totally agree with what the others have said (Mary, Joan, Terri). We are here to listen anytime you need to get anything off your chest. We all love you so much! I hope you can get in to see your doctor soon. Like Joan said, many times it's a chemical imbalance that they just have to find the right medication for. I have been on a few different kinds until they found what worked for me. Sometimes the med that worked in the past doesn't anymore and they need to try a new one. You can WhatsApp me anytime! I think just talking about it sometimes can take a huge load off our backs. If I don't reply right away, it might mean I'm with my mom. She gets ticked off if I text anyone while I'm around her. :wink: BIG HUGS my friend!

    @TerriRichardson112 I love that picture! Thank you for sharing! I'm so sick of winter, I could literally scream! and CONGRATULATIONS on hitting your new lowest weight! That is so awesome! YOU GO GIRL! :mrgreen:

    Just for Monday:
    • NoBS 24H Daily Plan & Assess
    • Spend 2 minutes writing in my Journal (start small until it is habit).
    • 64+ oz of water
    • Podcasts
    • 30 minutes intentional activity
    • Dentist at 9:00 am
    • Go to quilt store for 1:00 pm longarm lesson
    • Close kitchen at 7:30 pm - brush & floss
    • 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
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,048 Member
    TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
    [*] 25 Jan: 143.8⏬ My lowest weight in over 40 years. 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 I have reset my UGW.
    [*] Total weight loss: 83.2 ⏫

    @TerriRichardson112 that's a major accomplishment, well done! I'm so happy for you :)

    I don't know what happened with me last week, I took one planned day off logging and just never started back again. Quite deliberately ate over my calories every day, even had wine which I don't do very often (and it takes me a few evenings to finish a bottle on my own!)

    So starting again! It's one month until my next osteopath appointment and I really want to have lost something by then, and also see some improvement from the exercises she gave me. So just focussing on the next few weeks.

    JFT Monday 25th Jan

    Log everything
    Stay in the green
    No evening snacking
    Back exercises x2
    Walk, it's freezing out
    Admin, again! Stuff for Dad's estate today
    Housework

    Woke this morning to find the central heating boiler had turned itself off again as it was so cold (great design...not!)
    Been outside in my dressing gown dismantling the pipe to get it going again. So now just waiting on the water heating up so I can shower. I am thankful I have heating to warm my house.

    Word for 2021 Strength

    Lose 21lbs in 2021
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  • WellingTX
    WellingTX Posts: 617 Member
    Good day on Sunday and a solid week. Down 2.7# for the week.


    For Sunday:

    - I'm grateful for the influence of Tony Robbins. Many, many positive messages but one that is a guiding principle for me is that I don't get what I deserve or want but what I accept.
    - 1950 calories: 1868 with an average of 1886 for the week
    - Work out for 90 minutes: 90 exactly with an average of 1:17 minutes per day for the week. 3600#, 480 crunches, 96 push ups, 192 lunges and 13.62 miles of exercise walking for the week
    - Eat between 8 and 6: Done
    - Eat dinner at the table: Nope. Snacked for dinner but kept under my calories
    - Invest 15 minutes on professional development: Podcasts during walk
    - Invest 30 minutes on home duties: More than 30, good day
    - Shut off wifi when I go to bed: Nope, have to get this under control to sleep better
    -

    For Monday:

    -I'm grateful for my health, that I'm able to do the things I can. Started MPF, again, 01.01.2020. Grateful over a year later that I made that first logging entry.
    -1950 calories, bumping the weekly average up a bit to 1950:
    -Work out for 80 minutes, find a way in a busy day:
    -Eat between 8 and 6:
    -Eat diner at the table:
    -Invest 15 minutes in processional development:
    -Invest 30 minutes on home duties:
    -Shut of wifi when I go to bed, make this happen:



  • teigansdad
    teigansdad Posts: 394 Member
    Monday goals:
    Stay green
    Easy spin tonight
    No beer
    No cookies


    Time to start rolling up my sleeves
    I rode with my friend who I do the majority of my bike training rides with.
    My bike handling skills are rusty. Got plenty of strength but the 12 lbs I’ve gained since August seems to have negated this strength
    I hate riding in the cold and always feel slower all bundled up but dang for as many miles as I’ve logged on the trainer in last 4 months alone I expected more

    Oh well
    The experiment begins again



  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,684 Member
    ZizzyBumble wrote: »
    Sunday 24 January

    I didn’t post yesterday - I had a very lazy and indulgent day 😊

    Log 😊
    Stay in the green 😊
    5 fruit and veg 😊
    Water 😊
    Fitbit exercise goals 😊
    Weigh 😊 trend ⬆️ 👿 but that’s entirely to be expected after yesterday!

  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,684 Member
    Monday 25 January

    Log
    Stay in the green
    5 fruit and veg
    Water
    Fitbit exercise goals
    Weigh 😊 trend ⬆️ 👿 Saturday’s indulgences are still very visible on the scale!
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,483 Member
    Got way off track last week. I just didn't do anything I was supposed to do health and goal wise. Today I start again again.

    JFT Monday
    - Log food
    - Stay green
    - Ride bike
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,307 Member
    Off track again ... so trying to get focused again and back on track.
    JFT, Mon, 1/25
    1. log all food
    2. mindful eating
    3. concentrate 8+ water
    4. brush teeth at 8pm ... drink water in evening
    5. read simple abundance
    6. read beck diet solution
    7. find new recipes
    8. finish quilt
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,682 Member
    @Bex953172 (((HUGS))) sweet friend! Hope you find the right meds & feel more like you soon.

    @TerriRichardson112 CoNgRaTs on reaching your new low! Such an inspiration to me!

    JFT 1/25 M
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks (3 floors)
    2) Treadmill after work
    3) Net cals zero / 14c water
    4) Work in office: AJNH start next phase / Facebook Live 12:00 / keep up w/ emails
    5) Wash dishes / declutter 15 min. / one other chore
    6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / work in office alarm

    Sleep hasn't been great & I've been struggling to get up early and work out indoors before work on days in office. Or any other day lately. At least I shoveled snow 10 min. yesterday (hubby was snowblowing driveway when I got home from church). This a.m. I reset early alarm and no treadmill AGAIN. Not walking dog due to winter weather... either temps near 0F or snow. Dog and I both like a fast pace & too dangerous with snow underfoot. Good thing we have fenced back yard for dog & her zoomies. Since I have nowhere to go after work & hubby will be at work, I'm going to try evening workouts for now. We'll see what my resolve & energy level are like after work tonight. That's always another challenge for me.

    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
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,455 Member
    cschmitz110515 wrote: »

    Sleep hasn't been great & I've been struggling to get up early and work out indoors before work on days in office. Or any other day lately. At least I shoveled snow 10 min. yesterday (hubby was snowblowing driveway when I got home from church). This a.m. I reset early alarm and no treadmill AGAIN. Not walking dog due to winter weather... either temps near 0F or snow. Dog and I both like a fast pace & too dangerous with snow underfoot. Good thing we have fenced back yard for dog & her zoomies. Since I have nowhere to go after work & hubby will be at work, I'm going to try evening workouts for now. We'll see what my resolve & energy level are like after work tonight. That's always another challenge for me.

    Winter is really getting to me this year. I have no energy either. More time on my hands than I've ever had in my life but can't seem to find any 'zip'. My dog is feeling it too... :confused:
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,177 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 ⏬ 140
    • 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
    [*] 22 Jan: 144.9⏬
    [*] 25 Jan: 143.8⏬ My lowest weight in over 40 years. 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 I have reset my UGW.
    [*] Total weight loss: 83.2 ⏫

    January Daily Goals: Week 4
    Fri: ✅ Sat: ✅ Sun: ✅ Mon: ✅
    Tue: Wed: Thu:
    1. Weight < 150: ✅4/7
    2. Reduce Fat%: ✅ 29.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2 23.4 [/s] 23 ⏬
    3. Increase Muscle%: ✅ 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7: 30.9: 31.1
    4. Calories in the green ✅ 4/7
    5. Steps > 7500 ✅ 4/7
    6. Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily✅ 4/7
    7. Active hours > 6 daily ✅ 4/7
    Positive intentions for Sun 24/Mon 25: ✅
    Positive intentions for Tue 26:
    • Meditation
    • Daily Yoga/tai chi practice
    • Laundry
    • Outdoor walk
    • continue work on Hobbies room clear out
    • Daily Chores
    • Puzzles: Watch TV:
    • Finish 'Travels with Charlie, John Steinbeck
    • Keep up to date with email

    Terri 🦄
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,589 Member
    JFT Tuesday
    1. 1 set of lifts. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Post class plan right away on screen AND on site.
    2. Pit Crew: Tough Question Tuesday. Make recommendations.
    3. Classes: PSAT? Works Cited entry 2. Essay final. Re-send emails.
    4. Planning: Notes for Dispossessed. Stretch. Review stories. Read and notes for ch 21 P&P. Shoot intro video?
    5. Lunch: Yogurt mix. Buy Hood Feminism and New Jim Crow?
    6. Afternoon: Philosophy of ed. Run? WRITE POSTCARDS.
    7. Evening: S&F 4. Dinner: Calamari. Breathe. Set 2 of lifts. Writing group 7 PM!
    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. Inside run today. It was a very full day, but overall good.
    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.
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,048 Member
    littleblackskirt wrote: »

    JFT Monday 25th Jan

    Log everything yes, every single bite
    Stay in the green yes!
    No evening snacking none
    Back exercises x2 one set, forgot earlier in the day
    Walk, it's freezing out 35 minutes
    Admin, again! Stuff for Dad's estate today yes, slowly but getting there
    Housework yes

    JFT Tuesday 26th Jan

    Log everything
    Stay in the green
    No evening snacking
    Back exercises x2
    Walk, freezing again
    Carry on with paperwork clear out

    Word for 2021 Strength

    Lose 21lbs in 2021
    1

  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,684 Member
    ZizzyBumble wrote: »
    Monday 25 January

    Log 😊
    Stay in the green 😊
    5 fruit and veg 👿
    Water 👿
    Fitbit exercise goals 😊
    Weigh 😊 trend ⬆️ 👿 Saturday’s indulgences are still very visible on the scale!

  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,684 Member
    Tuesday 26 January

    Log
    Stay in the green
    5 fruit and veg
    Water
    Fitbit exercise goals
    Weigh 😊 trend ⬆️ A slight drop today but the trend line needs to catch up and I’m not back to where I was before Christmas!
  • teigansdad
    teigansdad Posts: 394 Member
    Monday goals:
    Stay green❌
    Easy spin tonight❌
    No beer✅😁
    No cookies❌

    A bagel and freeze dried chocolate blueberries put me over
    Needed the day off the bike. Ending a training block and actually tested weaker... think this is a mix of diet, sleep and work stress but also I also think a bit more bike volume than I really need

    Goals for tonight
    Tuesday’s goals
    Doing a week of tempo work
    So easy trainer ride.. 1.5 hrs
    Stay green
    No booze or beer
    No candy
  • WellingTX
    WellingTX Posts: 617 Member
    Good day on Monday and a good start to the week
    -

    For Monday:

    -I'm grateful for my health, that I'm able to do the things I can. Started MPF, again, 01.01.2020. Grateful over a year later that I made that first logging entry.
    -1950 calories, bumping the weekly average up a bit to 1950: 1892
    -Work out for 80 minutes, find a way in a busy day: 92 including a 53 minute, 2.31 mile treadmill walk.
    -Eat between 8 and 6: Done
    -Eat diner at the table: Done
    -Invest 15 minutes in processional development: Done with podcast
    -Invest 30 minutes on home duties: Short but kept up with my stuff
    -Shut of wifi when I go to bed, make this happen: This apparently isn't important to me. Going to take it off my list

    For Tuesday:

    -I'm grateful for my bride on many fronts. Today it's that we get along. I've always worked in an office and traveled heavily but for the past 10 months I've been home almost every day. We still enjoy each other's company. While there are times or days we get on each other's nerves it's a small percent.
    -1950 calories:
    -Work out for 90 minutes:
    -Eat between 8 and 6:
    -Eat dinner at the table:
    -Invest 15 minutes in professional development:
    -Invest 15 minutes in personal development:
    -Invest 30 minutes on home duties:

    [/quote]

  • HealthyTrent
    HealthyTrent Posts: 157 Member
    Recap: JFT Monday 1/25:
    Log all my food! (Done!)
    Walk 30 min in the morning, 15 min at lunch, 45-60 min in evening - I NEED to get regular consistent activity back in my daily schedule! (I did walk 40 min in the evening. Morning/lunch didn't happen due to not sleeping well the night before & a crazy work schedule.)
    Drink 100+ oz water Did not get this done - need to focus on drinking small amounts more frequently

    JFT Tuesday 1/26:
    Log all my food!
    Drink 100+ oz
    Hit 10k steps
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,993 Member
    JFT - Tuesday Jan 26
    Scale 199.6
    1L of Water
    Log all Food

    I'll come back and catch up this evening.

  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,177 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 ⏬ 140
    • 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
    [*] 22 Jan: 144.9⏬
    [*] 25 Jan: 143.8⏬ My lowest weight in over 40 years. 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 I have reset my UGW.
    [*] Total weight loss: 83.2 ⏫

    January Daily Goals: Week 4
    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 23.4 [/s] 23.1 ⏬
    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 26: ✅
    Positive intentions for Wed 27:
    • Meditation
    • Daily Yoga/tai chi practice
    • Weekly grocery shopping
    • Laundry
    • Outdoor walk
    • continue work on Hobbies room clear out
    • Daily Chores
    • Puzzles: Watch TV:
    • Finish 'Travels with Charlie, John Steinbeck
    • Keep up to date with email

    Terri 🦄
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,589 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: Whatever Wednesday. Make recommendations.
    3. Classes: Works Cited entry 2 solo. Essay final. Works Cited entry 3. In-text citations.
    4. Planning: Notes for Dispossessed. Stretch. Grade late work.
    5. Lunch: Yogurt mix. Buy Hood Feminism and New Jim Crow?
    6. Afternoon: Philosophy of ed. Run? WRITE POSTCARDS.
    7. Evening: S&F 4. Dinner: Soup. 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. I'm actually all caught up with my on-time grading. That won't last long. :P
    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.
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,048 Member
    littleblackskirt wrote: »

    JFT Tuesday 26th Jan

    Log everything yes
    Stay in the green yes
    No evening snacking none
    Back exercises x2 x1
    Walk, freezing again 45 minutes, freezing rain
    Carry on with paperwork clear out no

    JFT Wednesday 27th Jan

    Log everything
    Stay in the green
    No evening snacking
    Back exercises x2
    Walk
    Grocery shopping
    Solicitor meeting

    Word for 2021 Strength

    Lose 21lbs in 2021
    2

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