JUST FOR TODAY -- Daily Commitment Thread for 2021
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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: TQT. Print roster to check emails.
3. Classes: Email. Conjunctive Adverbs. Chapter 2. Writing.
4. Planning: FANFIC? Lunges. Review videos to create transcripts. Call dentist to check on meds; set up appointments. GRADE LATE WORK. Publish blog post.
5. Lunch: Tikka Masala. Read 20 pages Invisible Women.
6. Afternoon: Philosophy of ed. Run after school? Shoot P&P.
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.
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 goalsEnd of 2017: 174.6
End of 2018: 189.2
End of 2019: 196.4
End of 2020: 187.4
End of January:
End of February:
Today: 191.2
Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut1. 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), The Prince (tr. Tim Parks, Russell Price, or Robert Adams), The Secret Adversary (Christie), Hood Feminism (Mikki Kendall).
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. Hm. It's not CRAZY cold. I think I'm going to change plans and attempt to run outside.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.4 -
GREAT day
For Monday it's a new day, a new week and a new month
-Grateful for my health, that I'm able to do the things I can and that I've made the progress I'm making. Have yet to make a fundamental shift but I restarted MFP on 01.01.2020 and I've been diligent in accurately logging my food ever since. 425 day streak. Long way to go but the improvements to my wellness continue to allow me to do more and more.
-1900 calories: 1821
-Work out for 90 minutes:68. Cut the walk short due to time but still made it happen
-Invest 15 minutes on personal development: Monday morning ritual of Well Smith and Self Discipline
-Invest 15 minutes on professional development: Continuation of of Amy Porterfield Podcast
-Invest 30 minutes on home duties: Kept up with my stuff but didn't do much more
-Eat dinner at the table and don't snack on the couch: Done and done
-Eat between 8 and 6: Done
For Tuesday, new day.
-Grateful for my bride on many fronts. Today it's that she supports by wellness dietary journey. She cooks me chicken for four days' worth of snacks and let me determine dinner the majority of the time. Big difference that she's in my corner.
-1900 calories:
-Work out for 90 minutes:
-Invest 15 minutes on personal development:
-Invest 15 minutes on professional development:
-Invest 30 minutes on home duties:
-Eat dinner at the table and don't snack on the couch:
-Eat between 8 and 6:
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Cold and windy today…BRRRR! Guess it’s an indoor bike day.
Got a ton of grading done last night, so I should have more time for household chores this week.
Daily goals March 1-7:
• Log: 3/1 √
• Bike or walk: 3/1 W50
• Reflect and post: 3/1 √
Monday, 3/1
• Check on Mom 😊 So far, no side effects except optimism!
• Clean fridge ◔ Got rid of the worst stuff at least.
• Catch up on grading 😊 Yesterday’s winner!
Tuesday, 3/2
• Check on Mom
• Pick up order from S
• Finish fridge and freezer
• Reorganize pantry
• Recycling goes down
• Clear kitchen counters of clutter
• LMS updates
@Snowflake1968 – Hope Spring makes it way north soon!
I’m glad you weren’t too long without a sink. My son had a similar situation last Fall. He ordered a sink online to replace one that suddenly cracked, and it didn’t fit! The dimensions of the sink were right but the shape didn’t quite fit the cutout in his counter. Finally located one that had the right shape at a big box store, but when he picked it up he discovered that it had a matte black finish rather than the stainless he’d expected. He put it in anyway and decided he liked the look. Serendipity, I guess.
@jeschepp – So sorry to hear about your grandfather’s fall, but I’m glad he’s okay. It can be hard for older folks to part with familiar possessions, especially when it means acknowledging declining abilities.
And thanks for all your encouragement! Each time a “like” popped up on my phone last week, it gave me a little boost and reminded me that I can do this. Still working on staying focused, but each day it gets a little easier.
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Today my mission is to go for a walk, log all my food (getting back into this habit), and follow my IF eating window. I have my meals prepped and planned.
I’ve had sleep problems that roared up again last night so planning for a calm and slower pace today. Can’t nap, so just nice and easy make it through.6 -
Recap 3/1 M
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks (3 floors)
13/14 & 16.4k
2) Bundle up (temps took a dive) & walk dog after work wore winter layers & Noxgear vest (realized dog's LED collar needed recharge) 3.1 mi & happy dog & happy me
3) Net cals zero / 14c water
-220 & 13c not great but getting better
4) AJNH draft report / Facebook Live noon / keep up w/ emails / draft out of office message = 4/4
5) Water herbs (happy they made it this far this winter) / prep lunch, snacks & water bottle / register for virtual Bellin 10K / declutter 15 min. / March perpetual calendar forgot / at least one chore ~ several = 4/6
6) Meditation app started but didn't finish
/ unplug 9:00 / wash eyes / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 7:00 alarm = 5/7
JFT 3/2 T ~ Strong winds forecast this evening, so no plans to walk dog. Rest day needed anyway.
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks (3 floors)
2) Prelog / net cals zero / 14c water
3) Next section of AJNH report / keep up w/ emails
4) Pick up Breadsmith order / prep lunch, snacks, water bottle & overnight oats / declutter 15 min. / update perpetual calendar (March) / at least one other chore
5) Meditation app / unplug 9:00 / wash eyes / floss / retainers / Voltaren / alarm? maybe work out before work?
I'm going to like this new 30/45 virtual challenge. Participants must log their activity online, which can be seen by all the participants. This is great for me b/c it gets my competitive juices going, and presents a challenge to keep up. I like my other virtual challenge to walk the distance from Oshkosh to Gills Rock, but other than keeping my own log (pdf was provided) and putting markers on the map that was provided, I'm totally on my own. I have no idea how many others may be participating. For the 30/45, I can already see that after the first day, 106 people have logged at least 30 min. activity. I expect that to increase as more people log their activity.
2021 Goals:1) Weight 150#Word for 2021: Gratitude ~ be mindful of & appreciate my many blessings
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! ~ 1.31.21 ~ 2.28.21
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 up4 -
Howdy all. Things are going pretty well in my world. I'm back at the gym 3-4 days a week with my daughter, V. I'm not nearly as anxious with her there. It's actually nice having time together doing something healthy. It's nice that she has faith in me. Next step is to add some cardio. I go with her after her swim practice so she has already done 2 hours of swim so we just lift.
My older daughter Sierra just received her offer for a D1 rowing scholarship. She will sign her letter of intent this week. One more step to independence. I'm very proud of her and as mom a little anxious about the whole thing. More proud than anxious and very happy she is going to go into her college experience with a group of athletes. It's like ready made friends when you are going to a school where you know no one.
Hubby and I are doing well. Still try for a date night once a week or so which is nice.
Think I may be ready to get back on board with weighing and tracking. Instead of daily which causes anxiety for me, I think I'll go back to weighing on Friday mornings. That was my habit when things were going well. I'd have a free meal on Saturday and I'd have the whole week to flush it out of my system before weighing. Even though I could always explain the temporary gain, it was very defeating for me. Wish me luck!
JFT Tuesday
- Work by 8:00
- Protein shake for breakfast
- Quality meeting
- Issue Global report for IV testing
- Incident investigation
- Work on Global report for NC23
- Home by 4:30
- Take V to swim
- Ride Peleton or go for a walk while V is at practice
- Leftover tacos for dinner
- bed by 11:30 or so...
That sound like about it, of course there are general household things, but I'm good at putting those off.
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Hey everyone, happy March
So since January I've been saying how I would restart my fitness commitments at the start of March.
The last two days have been absolute dog muck. My head has been so far up my backside that it's just been an emotional blur and ultimately got me really upset and just wishing my Nana was still alive because I feel like she would understand.
It was just more drama with my mum but I've found a way now to resolve it (with thanks to Ash)
I wont be speaking to her again, and although I don't particular want her around my kids, it's not the right thing to do. If I were to ban her, I'd be just like her,bitter and revengeful, and I don't want to be anything like her. So I'll take the higher ground, but there's going to be very firm boundaries.
So back to my commitments... I could easily put it off to get my head straight again. But (as Mel Robins would say) I'm never going to feel like it.
So I am going to have today off. Seeing as we're most the way through it lmao.
And hopefully I can set and achieve some goals.
Gotta start somewhere I suppose lol
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PackerFanInGB wrote: »My weight loss goal this week is -1.5 lbs :[/b] 🟡 Lost 1 lb last week, so not goal but still a WIN! (I weigh on Sundays).
My Goals are:
1. Drink 3 quart jars of water = 64 oz water. This is important to flush toxins and to hydrate my body and brain. 🟢
2. 30-minute walk with dog. Muscle strength; cardio; endorphines; body shaping. 🟢
3. Visit mom and remain calm. This is important because my mom and I deserve to grow our relationship, but not at the expense of my nerves. Remember, thoughts are just thoughts...not facts. 🟢
Hi everyone! The sky is blue and it is going to hit 42 degrees today. Happy, happy, happy! Planning to take Maddie for a walk around the neighborhood today and maybe run to Steins for flower seeds and potting soil to start spring flowers in the house. This past week was a really good one. I think I felt pretty happy almost every day, and that hasn't happened in quite a while. I think it is due to thought/self-talk changes. Rejecting negative thoughts about myself and looking at more positive ways to replace those thoughts. I am my own worst critic. Not much good to say about myself and it's been really bad this past year since Covid changed our lives so drastically!
@Bex953172 I can't believe Casey is 3 already! That went by fast! I love that mirror. What color did you go with. I think an hombre teal would be pretty, like @Snowflake1968 said. I'm sorry you've had it out with your mom again. I think right now it is important for you to set up guidelines as to what you will deal with and what you won't, and it sounds like you have. You can always reverse that later, but since having a bout of depression this winter, you have to take care of yourself. Whatsapp me if you want to vent! I'm around every single day...I have no friends.
@Snowflake1968 Your kitchen looks great! How sweet of Rodger to clean it all up for you to come home to. Nice! That would have driven me bonkers.
@jschepp2015 I'm glad your grandfather is doing okay. I worry about my mom doing the same, but she won't let me move rugs yet...
I had others I wanted to reply to, but now I can't remember them all!
My weight loss goal this week is -1 lbs and my 5 Why's for losing weight today are:(1) Increased energy (2) Increased cardiac function and decreased glucose; better health (3) Less joint pain, (4) Look better in photos, (5) Summer Comfort (sweating, clothes, lymphedema triggered, ankle swelling), (6) Longevity, (7) Flexibility
What might make me eat when I'm not hungry today?I'm tired and headachy. To keep myself on plan, I will tell myself: I am becoming a person who no longer eats when I'm not hungry. If I'm tired, I can lay down and turn on the tv in darkened room and rest. If I'm bored, I can find something to do: quilting, read a book, go for a walk, start a jigsaw puzzle, declutter my closet, prep some fresh fruit and veggies for easy snacking, go bumming, work on knitting lessons, make a hot cup of tea, etc.
JFT Goals 3/2/2021:
1. Drink 64 oz water. This is important to flush toxins and to hydrate my body and brain. This will also help with water retention and puffy sausage fingers.
2. 30-minute walk with dog. Muscle strength; cardio; endorphines; body shaping, calorie burn.
3. Do the next No BS course module online. This is important for thought work, self-talk, motivation, weightloss tips, new insights
4. Preplan food for today. This is important because it keeps me aware/mindful of what I'm eating in a day. This also reminds me to ask myself if I'm really hungry or if I'm eating out of boredom. Nothing is off limits as long as it is on my plan.
5. Journal This helps with thought work. It helps me to see which thoughts I have are actually facts (true) and which are just my own thoughts that I should rephrase.
6. Errands/To-Do's: *Taxes *Post Office for stamps *Mail Marge's package *JoAnne's for 3 yds fabric *Walmart run for Rx and few other items *Rx @ Holmgren office
I am grateful for:1. Seeing granddaughter, K, yesterday
2. Paid bills / Have "enough"
3. Being retired at 60 years old!
I like these things about me today:1. My fingernails are strong and long and look nice today
2. I am kind-hearted
3. I love my family unconditionally
What is one small change I can make today to help with my weight loss?I will wear jeans vs. leggings so I am aware of how full I am and to remind myself how tight they've become araound the belly.
WOTY 2021: Intentional I will be intentional in my choices!
Life begins where your comfort zone ends...
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL BORN IN THE MONTH OF MARCH.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU🎶
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVERYONE CELEBRATING😂😍👏👏👏👏
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOOOOO YOUUUUUU🎉🎊🎈🎊🎉🎈🎊🎉🎈🎉6 -
JFT - Mon Mar 1
Scale 198
1.5L of Water - Even a smidge more!
Log all Food -
JFT - Tues Mar 2
Scale 197.6
1.5L of Water
Log all Food
It's so late in the day, but I've been swamped! I'm going to have to start coming to work early to get time to post goals.
@HEGoddard0928 - 7 days in a row is a lot. I remember doing that at different times at different jobs. Hope you get a break soon.
@MLHC1 - Enjoy my children's personalities This would be my speak for "I hope they aren't terribly behaved today".
@jeschepp - Thankfully your Grandfather had no serious injuries at that age, it sure is a concern when they fall.
@ZizzyBumble - I would amble and enjoy that nice day too.
@teigansdad - Nice to see you post again. I found just posting on here has helped me get back to some semblance of control.
@pridesabtch - Good luck, you can do this!
@Bex953172 - It sounds like a solid plan to deal with your Mom. Sometimes our parents have completely different relationships with their grandchildren than they do us.
@PackerFanInGB - Rodger has been keeping the kitchen tidy for about 3 weeks now, I am hoping that physio tomorrow will lessen some of my restrictions. My cupboards are not organized the way I like them, my pots are all stacked one in the other, which isn't good for the finish and I can't find any of my "tupperware" type containers. I am not complaining since he's done it all, but it will take me months to get it back in order I'm sure.
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I saw this and had to share.
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Solid day
For Tuesday, new day.
-Grateful for my bride on many fronts. Today it's that she supports by wellness dietary journey. She cooks me chicken for four days' worth of snacks and let me determine dinner the majority of the time. Big difference that she's in my corner.
-1900 calories:1752. Easy today
-Work out for 90 minutes:87 minutes including a chilly but nice 48 minute, 2.48 mile outdoor walk. Pace is so much quicker outdoors.
-Invest 15 minutes on personal development: Jordan Peterson video. Really like his older messages but he's gotten too philosophical / spiritual / conceptual for my liking
-Invest 15 minutes on professional development: Finished Amy Porterfield's Marketing Made Easy podcast on How to Clarify Your Message. Storyboarding author with great points on presenting the message from the targets point of view versus what I/we feel is important.
-Invest 30 minutes on home duties: Kept up with my stuff and worked on bride's car
-Eat dinner at the table and don't snack on the couch: Done and done
-Eat between 8 and 6: Done
For Wednesday, new day.
-Grateful for the many experiences in my life. I was talking to a co worker about the LDS Church as a business entity. I grew to enjoy trips to SLC and had many memorable business dinners including a, strange as it sounds, outstanding sushi dinner that lasted many hours. The pre - opening tours of several Temples also was an interesting experience.
-1900 calories:
-Work out for 90 minutes, make it happen:
-Invest 15 minutes on personal development:
-Invest 15 minutes on professional development:
-Invest 30 minutes on home duties:
-Eat dinner at the table and don't snack on the couch:
-Eat between 8 and 6:
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JFT, March 4
1. log all food
2. concentrate on water .. 8+ glasses water RED CUP CHALLENGE FOR THE REST OF FEBRUARY AND MARCH
3. only 1 diet coke
4. mindful eating
5 fruits and veggies
6. remember my why .... to look better in my clothes, to have more confidence .. to wear nice clothe, to have more energy, to not dread going someplace because of having nothing nice to wear that I feel good in.
7. go for a walk
8. Plan the entire days food in the morning
9. Personal Challenge: 5 minute rule for nitetime snacking .. when I have the urge to grab a snack, set a timer, WAIT 5 MINUTES. Distract myself, but I have to wait 5 minutes before eating anything. [/quote]
I have been so busy .. with helping hubby during the day, and doing yard work.
I am so sorry .. I know I am missing so many posts and not responding. Lately I'm lucky just to get on here and post my goals. I will try and go back and see what I am missing... but love you all!
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Thank you all so much for the kind words about my grandpa. It really means a lot. He’s fine but still in a lot of pain so I am hoping he takes it easy. Probably not, stubborn grandparents lol. Work was very good but being back in person with all the extra disinfecting (and forgetting where everything is!) was exhausting. I did well, hopped on the bike trainer RIGHT when I got home knowing that was the only way it was getting done! I am definitely slacking on house chores this week, but I know I'll get around to those things and the healthy habits are so much more important to lock into place right now.
JFT Tuesday:
Red Cup Challenge! 80 oz water ✅
stay in the green ✅
meet all serving recommendations for 5 food groups ✅
30 minutes exercise ✅
screens off 8:30 ✅
track food, exercise, water and post on JFT ✅
JFT Wednesday:
80 oz water
stay in the green
meet all serving recommendations for 5 food groups
30 minutes exercise
screens off 8:30
track food, exercise, water and post on JFT
@ZizzyBumble are you by a lake or the ocean?
@teagansdad it’s nice to see you on here again, I just rejoined. Be kind to yourself, I see you making healthy choices!
@beachwalker99 That makes me feel so good to know I am supporting you! I popped back on here like a day before you did, so we’re both newly back getting on track! I see your progress, keep it up!
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@Snowflake1968 I word it that way specifically to remind myself; we all have unique personalities!! My kiddos are 2, 10, 12, and 18; the range of personalities is wide so I need to find understanding for each unique kiddo.
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ZizzyBumble wrote: »Tuesday 2 March
Log 😊
Stay in the green 😊
5 fruit and veg 😊
Water 😊
Fitbit exercise 😊
Weigh 😊 trend ⬆️ 2 days of not meeting JFT goals are showing! 👿
It’s another beautiful day and I need to figure out how to enjoy it whilst meeting my goals! I guess I need a longer walk rather than an amble!
I had a brisk walk - @jeschepp I live by the sea - it’s a body of water between the Isle of Skye and the Outer Hebrides and is called The Little Minch.2 -
Wednesday 3 March
Log
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Water
Fitbit exercise
Weigh 😊 trend ↔️
☁️☁️☁️ The beautiful weather has gone, it’s cloudy today but no rain. ☁️☁️☁️3 -
littleblackskirt wrote: »
JFT Tuesday 2nd March
Start logging again, you know it works I did, until...
Stay in the green I was, until....
Back exercises yes
Walk 38 minutes
Wash the car yes
Clean out bird feeders yes
Remember the jeans! yes
Gratitude yes
I logged everything and had a good day, until bedtime! I spent the whole evening until about 10pm writing out accounts for my father's estate. I'm not good at things like that and was learning as I went along. So when all the figures tallied up and I was finished I celebrated by taking a big mug of hot chocolate to bed. And that put me in the red for the day.
I still consider it a really good day. I was grateful for a good night's sleep, only woke about 4 times, and woke feeling refreshed. I very rarely sleep well, on a bad night I will wake about 10 times. I read using a kindle so that I don't have the light on and most nights the battery is flat by morning. Yesterday morning it still had 50% left, marvellous! It gave me more energy to get things done.
Sadly today is back to normal, a bad night and battery flat. In a lot of pain this morning.
JFT Wednesday 3rd March
Log everything
Stay in the green
Back exercises
Walk. It's really cold today!
Tidy away all the papers I left lying last night
Gratitude
Word for 2021 Strength
Lose 21lbs in 2021
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March challenge - Daily back exercises
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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.
3. Classes: NRI. Writing. Chapter 2.
4. Planning: FANFIC? Lunges. Review videos to create transcripts. Call dentist to check on meds; set up appointments. GRADE LATE WORK. Publish blog post. Call parents.
5. Lunch: Tikka Masala. Read 20 pages Invisible Women.
6. Afternoon: Philosophy of ed. Run after school? Shoot P&P.
7. Evening: S&F 4. Dinner: Pizza. 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.
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 goalsEnd of 2017: 174.6
End of 2018: 189.2
End of 2019: 196.4
End of 2020: 187.4
End of January:
End of February:
Today: 191.6
Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut1. 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), The Prince (tr. Tim Parks, Russell Price, or Robert Adams), The Secret Adversary (Christie), Hood Feminism (Mikki Kendall).
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. Today is theoretically going to be nice in the afternoon.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.1 -
Tuesday goals
Stay Under caloric goals✅
Zwift ride tonight✅
Pull ups & resistance circuit✅
No booze or beer✅
Wednesday
Same as yesterday plus couple other add-on
Stay Under caloric goals
Zwift ride tonight
Pull ups & resistance circuit
No booze or beer
Make scheduling phone calls
Place vacation request
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Wednesday
- Log all food
- 8 cups of water
- Exercise (probs gonna have to force myself to do this one lol)
So this is the month I start again. I took 2 months for my mental health. I suppose its a little bit better but maybe the exercise will help with that too, a lot of people say exercise is the best but it's hard when you feel rubbish to do it in the first place lol. But I'm capable of breaking that vicious circle.
I can tell I've had a stressful few days because of broke out in spots again. Honestly, I look like I've been addicted to meth when I have a breakout because I can't help but mess with my spots. I do have one of the best spot creams though so won't look like this for too long.
Thank god for makeup and face masks.4 -
JFT 3/3/2021
1) Log my food for the day
2) Water Challenge (8 glasses)
3) No Diet Coke
Fell WAY off track for a few days there...ugh. Keeping it simple today.4 -
pridesabtch wrote: »JFT Tuesday
- Work by 8:00
- Protein shake for breakfast
- Quality meeting
- Issue Global report for IV testing
- Incident investigation
- Work on Global report for NC23
- Home by 4:30
- Take V to swim
She canceled for homework
- Ride Peleton or go for a walk while V is at practice
- Leftover tacos for dinner actual had chips and queso
- bed by 11:30 or so...
That sound like about it, of course there are general household things, but I'm good at putting those off.
Not all smiley faces yesterday, but I had forgotten that I needed to meet my other daughter at the boat house and take her to drop off her car for new tires. That and V had to miss swim practice to do a project for school. I watched a little basketball and ate chips & queso instead of tacos for dinner. Not the end of the world. Logged my food and stayed within calories. Ended up with a killer headache last night and shut down early. Feeling much better today, but totally didn't want to get out of bed... I normally work from home on Wednesday's, but needed to come in today for a meeting, ugh.
On today's agenda are meetings & reports, picking up the car, taking V to swim, lifting after swim & laundry. There is ALWAYS laundry.
JFT Wednesday
- Work by 8:00 8:45
- Protein shake or bar for breakfast
- reports & meetings
- Protein bar for lunch because I ran out of time to pack lunch
- another meeting
- Go pick up Sierra's car
- V to swim
- Maybe walk, it's supposed to be nice out
- Gym with V after swim
- Dinner with fam
- bed by 11:30 at the latest
Have a fab day y'all!
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Recap 3/2 T ~ Strong winds forecast this evening, so no plans to walk dog. Rest day needed anyway.
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks (3 floors) 13/14 Fitbit app & website acting weird today
2) Prelog / net cals zero / 14c water
-255 Couldn't resist some apple cinnamon pecan bread after I picked up my order. 14c 
3) Next section of AJNH report / keep up w/ emails = 2/2
4) Pick up Breadsmith order / prep lunch, snacks, water bottle & overnight oats / declutter 15 min. / update perpetual calendar (March) / at least one other chore = 4/5
5) Meditation app
drat my new favorite Drift to Sleep was deleted from the app / unplug 9:00 / wash eyes / floss / retainers / Voltaren / alarm? maybe work out before work? = 7/7
JFT 3/3 W
1) X-trained before work
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks (3 floors)
3) Food prelogged / net cals zero / 14c water
4) PA-FA mgmt response & final report / AJNH finish report draft / keep up w/ emails / water office plants / pack for work at home
5) Mail bday cards on way home / 7:00 Lent service / register for March JMIO / register for Bellin 10k (virtual) / wash dishes (at least some to clear counter) / declutter 15 min. / meal plan & grocery list
6) Meditation app / unplug 9:00 / wash eyes / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 7:00 alarm (walk dog before work)
2021 Goals:1) Weight 150#Word for 2021: Gratitude ~ be mindful of & appreciate my many blessings
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! ~ 1.31.21 ~ 2.28.21
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 / 30/45 Build to Bellin virtual challenge 30 min. activity for total of 1,350 min. in 45 days 3.1.21 - 4.15.21
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 up3 -
JFT - Tues Mar 2
Scale 197.6
1.5L of Water - actually 2L!!!
Log all Food -
JFT - Wed Mar 3
Scale 198.0
1.5L of Water
Log all Food
@littleblackskirt - it must feel great to have some of the paperwork finished for you Dad's estate, are you seeing a light at the end of the tunnel?
@bex953172 - I hear you about not exercising when you have trouble getting through your day. I think we sometimes have to force ourselves, and do just a little to help. In the past year I have taken a 15 minute walk occasionally rather than the 1 hour I know I should. I think when I finally get clearance to start again that's what I'll be doing, building myself up from nothing. Sometimes it's just the "all or nothing" mentality that gets us down. The conversations that happen in our own heads are usually our worst enemy.
@sarah74_vt - You're back that's the main thing
@pridesabtch - I have to say that everytime I see your profile picture I smile. You look so happy and loved in that picture.
I have physio in an hour and a half, I am hoping that some restrictions are lifted. I haven't been in agony now for a couple of days.
We shall see.
Have a great day everyone.
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JFT Tuesday 03/02/2021
✅Enjoy coffee-time
✅Self-care
✅Attend Chem 3308 virtually
✅Attend Chem 3108 ST Lab in-person
✅CECO Errands, Day 2
✅Elliptical 30 min session
✅Yoga 45 min session
✅BBL DVD 20 min session
✅Enjoy my children's personalities
✅Be kind and patient
✅Make Breakfast for Dinner 😊
✅Maintain reasonable calories
(When anxiety hits, drink stress tea before grabbing a snack!!)
Let's Rock this week!!!! 😉👍
JFT Wednesday 03/03/2021
Mini-AM Errands (Grocery pick-up & bank)
Enjoy coffee-time
Self-care
Attend Chem 4314 in-person
Mini-PM Errands (mailbox & delivery ZC pens)
Health Appt
Elliptical 30 min session
Yoga 45 min session
BBL DVD 20 min session
Enjoy my children's personalities
Be kind and patient
Make Spaghetti for Dinner 😊
Youth Church Night
Start Chem 3308 Exam Note Cards!!!!⭐
Maintain reasonable calories
(When anxiety hits, drink stress tea before grabbing a snack!!)
I am surely thankful for all of you!! Stay positive and keep on keeping on my friends!! 🌷🤗🌷3 -
Some of y’all overachievers haha!! Kidding tho- inspiring to see all those daily goals and accomplishments.
Mine for today- 1) go for a long walk up to the drugstore for my prescription (I’d usually drive) 2) log everything 3) follow my IF schedule.
Happy Wednesday!4 -
My weight loss goal this week is -1 lbs and my My Why's for losing weight today are:(1) My pants are too tight! (2) Wear more fitted tops and stop wearing tunics (3) Increased energy (4) Fitness (5) Healthy (6) Summer Comfort (sweating, clothing, activities, swelling in arm and ankles
What might make me eat when I'm not hungry today?If I eat too fast and don't pay attention to whether I'm full or not, I will overeat. I will eat slower today.
What can I say to myself to stick to my 24H plan today?I have many good choices on my plan today. If I'm hungry for something not on my plan, I can add it to tomorrow's plan. If I'm just having urges for something sweet, I will make a cup of hot apple cinnamon tea.
JFT Goals 3/2/2021:
1. Drink 64 oz water. This is important to flush toxins and meds from my liver and kidneys. This will also help with water retention and puffy sausage fingers.
2. 30-minute walk with dog. Muscle strength; cardio; endorphines; body shaping, calorie burn.
3. Do the next No BS course module online. This is important for thought work, self-talk, motivation, weightloss tips, new insights
4. 24H Plan and Assess. This is important because it keeps me aware/mindful of what I'm eating in a day. Planning takes the thinking out of preparing a snack or meal. No decisions to make...follow the plan
5. Journal This helps see which thoughts I have are actually facts (true) and which are just my own crappy thoughts about myself. Paying attention to my self-talk will help slow down or stop emotional eating.
6. Errands/To-Do's: *Taxes *Post Office for stamps *Mail Marge's package *JoAnne's for 3 yds fabric *Walmart run for Rx and few other items *Rx @ Holmgren office
7. 15 minutes self-care
8. 15 minutes of self improvement research (stealing this idea from WellingTx )
I am grateful for:3. 44 degrees in March!
4. Body Groove on-demand program
5. My newly painted sewing area
I like these things about me today:1. I am determined
2. I am kind
3. My knees don't hurt too bad today
What is one small change I can make today to help with my weight loss?I will measure my mashed potatoes and gravy tonight and not have seconds.
WOTY 2021: Intentional I will be intentional in my choices!
Life begins where your comfort zone ends...
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Hi all! Yesterday was a good day, and I met my goals. The only one I didn't meet was walking Maddie, but my husband did walk her for an hour so she was still happy. I started the Body Groove 30-Day Challenge yesterday for activity instead. Somehow, dancing around my basement being silly doesn't "feel" like exercise!
Does anyone have an Apple watch? I find that mine isn't measuring my activity accurately and I'm not sure what I need to tweak. My heart rate was up for 28 minutes during the Body Groove Day 1 video, but my watch said I was active for 15 minutes. It does that for walks also. Any ideas, or is this just the way it works?
Today I have some running to do, but I plan to spend some time finishing a quilt top this afternoon. Then I'll have 3 quilt tops done, waiting to be finished. I like to sew the blocks together for the top, but I don't like finishing quilts by putting the top, batting and back fabric together. I need to get my butt in gear and finish them soon though because they're stacking up.
Today is a gorgeous day with blue skies and not as windy as yesterday. Hoping to get outside with Maddie and walk today.
Have a wonderful day everyone!3 -
PackerFanInGB wrote: »Hi all! Yesterday was a good day, and I met my goals. The only one I didn't meet was walking Maddie, but my husband did walk her for an hour so she was still happy. I started the Body Groove 30-Day Challenge yesterday for activity instead. Somehow, dancing around my basement being silly doesn't "feel" like exercise!
Does anyone have an Apple watch? I find that mine isn't measuring my activity accurately and I'm not sure what I need to tweak. My heart rate was up for 28 minutes during the Body Groove Day 1 video, but my watch said I was active for 15 minutes. It does that for walks also. Any ideas, or is this just the way it works?
Today I have some running to do, but I plan to spend some time finishing a quilt top this afternoon. Then I'll have 3 quilt tops done, waiting to be finished. I like to sew the blocks together for the top, but I don't like finishing quilts by putting the top, batting and back fabric together. I need to get my butt in gear and finish them soon though because they're stacking up.
Today is a gorgeous day with blue skies and not as windy as yesterday. Hoping to get outside with Maddie and walk today.
Have a wonderful day everyone!
I don't have an apple watch but I find that most watches aren't that accurate, so I wouldn't know what to suggest tbh!
I always do dance cardio, so much more fun dancing lmao
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