JUST FOR TODAY -- Daily Commitment Thread for 2021
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Recap T 4/13
1) Walked dog 3.86 mi before work
happy dog & happy me even though I had to force myself out of bed
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks
14/14 boom! 14.7K
3) Net cals zero / 12c water
Day on track until Easter chocolate late in evening... at least there's less chocolate to eat now. 11c 
4) GA-IT: save requests to G drive / print responses & SOPs / save SOPs to Doc folder / continue set-up = 4/4
5) Make turkey ole / prep lunch, snacks, water bottles & overnight oats / wash dishes / declutter 15 min. / one other chore = 4/5
6) Unplug 9:00 why does scrolling "for a minute" turn into an hour??? / FLOSS / RETAINERS / Voltaren / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work) = 3/5
JFT 4/14 Happy Hump Day
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks
2) Walk dog after work?
3) Net cals zero / 12c water
4) GA-IT generate KW reports & print / keep organizing for new regs / print SS EE sheets / pack for work at home
5) Prep overnight oats / declutter 15 min. / one other chore
6) Meditate / UNPLUG 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 6:45 alarm (walk dog before work)
Hahaha spring in WI. This morning I reset my alarm and skipped dog walk b/c (1) dark, cloudy, dreary again (2) temp was 32F (3) snowing! High forecast to be 45 this afternoon. Not exactly the spring weather I'm hoping for. Maybe I'll walk dog after work. Maybe not.
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 ~ 4.3.21
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 completed 97.44 miles total / Tour de Northeast WI virtual challenge: cover distance from Oshkosh to Gills Rock (139 miles) 1.1.21 - 3.31.21 ~ completed distance on 3.21.21 / 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 up1 -
@sviers13 Welcome back! It's nice to see you posting again!
@Bex953172 I missed your birthday! Happy birthday! I have one of the original Wii's and a bunch of games that Tim's son sold us when he upgraded years ago to a PlayStation. It's so fun! The grands have fun with it when they come over. There's tennis, racing, all kinds of fun active games. I hope you can find one! Also, congrats on Casey's new nursery! I think you will benefit from having alone time! It's time for Bex to take care of Bex! So happy to hear this! xxoo
@beachwalker99 I hope all went well with your DIL's surgery!
@bookmeister86 That darn Bad Angel! Always whispers sweet nothings in my ear too! LOL! Working from home all the time has it's advantages, but being so sedentary is one of the side effects that sucks! I got little exercise when I was going into an office. Then after being stuck home, that literally went down to zero! You've got this... xoxo
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Looking for my goals yesterday .. and again... didn't post them! Spring days I am outside SO much. I find myself in such a better mood when I get outside for walks, working in the yard. And the good thing is that I get so tired.. and trying hard NOT to eat in the evenings, because I know its is because I am just tired.
Yesterday was a fun day. I felt good all day. Somedays I just have zero energy, other days I feel like I am 30 (even though I will be 70 in about 2 months YIKES ). Helped hubby in the morning with work, then trips to get our mail and go to the bank. Then decided to mow our yard. Our yard is big . we just have a push mower, but it takes me about 90 minutes to mow. After than, planted some more seeds, planted some of my seedlings that are outgrowing their little trays. Dinner was Mc Donalds .. you know.. it has been over a year since we had McDonalds! It tasted like we ate at a fancy restaurant. Of course we just went through the drive through .. but fries, fish sandwich and a strawberry shake. What a treat.
Then went on a 4 mile walk. Walking alone is a great way for me to call friends and catch up.. so all in all.. a fun day for me.
My weight is down this week, so that also is a motivator. For me spring and summer months I do so much better. Between Halloween and Christmas is when I gain. I think because I stay so active, but I need to really watch the nitetime eating. This week so far that has been good.
It helps that hubby is on board, but I can't blame him. He is NOT a nite time snacker at all. About all he wants is a bowl of popcorn. I am the one that can easily graze all evening!
But on a very sad note, I found out last nite that a good friend and neighbor lost his 30 yr old daughter to covid. I am in shock from that. They had not seen their daughter in over a year, and had their house up for sale with plans to move closer. They spent Easter with their daughter. She tested positive for covid 2 days after .. not knowing she had it. Both my neightbor and his wife now are positive with covid. Their 30 year old daughter passed away ..with heart problems which were caused by covid. Just when we think there is lite at the end of the tunnel this happens. Our daughter still does not come in our house .. hubby wants to wait till may. I am just thankful for nice weather as an escape from all this.
SO goals for Today, Wed, 4/14
1. log my food ... been bad at that this week
2. no nite time eating. Distract myself .. take a nap, go for a walk, walk around the yard, call a friend, go downstairs with hubby, brush teeth ... do something, but wait 15 minutes before eating
3. concentrate on 8+ water
4. other: laundry, clean house, work more in the yard weeding, go for a walk, help hubby with shipping, work 3 hrs on pc boards, email my neighbor5 -
@sviers13 -- So nice to see you back posting! We missed you. Even though my weight goes up and down a lot, I do find that posting on here helps me to not give up .. and keep going! Glad you are back .. and you are off to a great start.
@brittgreenlikethecolor88 - Nitetime eating is my biggest problem also. I do great all day long eating wise, but the evening are the hardest. And for me , I don't even realize when I am doing it. I can easily eat 1000 calories just in the evening. This year I am working on changing that, because I know for me, that one habit alone will help me lose weight. I think the biggest thing is just awareness. You are doing great!
@TerriRichardson112 - you are doing great with your weight dropping! Such a inspiration to all of us. The garden center sounds so nice. Hubby and I will be 3 weeks from our second shot .. so I think next week I will have to visit the garden centers! Looking at flowers puts everyone in a much better mood!
@bookmeister86 - I think for many of us we are that way, 2 steps forward, 2 steps backward! Last year I gained 15 pounds, and it is a struggle to get those off. But I am leaning that this is life.. and at least you are not still gaining. Having lost 3/4 of easter gain is great. And you are maintaining. This is what @Terri told me ... it is OK to maintain. When your body is ready, those pounds will slowly come off. You are doing great .. it is wonderful to see you posting again! We are like family .. and I miss it when ones that have been posting a long time leave .. so great having you back.
@Bex -- did I miss your birthday also? Happy Belated birthday! You are doing great getting in those steps girl!
@cschmitz110515 - when I saw on the news the news conference in Minneapolis I saw it snowing! I know you are a outside walker .. I hope you get nicer weather soon! Here is is cold .. in the 50s, but for me that is the best weather! Its nice you have a treadmill for those days, but I'm sure you have a unhappy dog!
@PackerFanInGB - so sorry you and your mother are having struggles yet. I was hoping when she moved closer it would improve. I moved away from family when I got married, and always missed that so much. Always envied people who lived close to their parents, but I was fortunate in having a good relationship with my parents. But as I have learned with my daughter, who is very lonely and down a lot, it takes a lot of work to keep yourself positive. You have to take care of yourself first. Your mother probably needs to adjust to being without your stepfather, and also adjust to living in a new place. But you can't do that for her. So many people had told me with my daughter .. that if I was always trying to make her happy or always trying to cheer her up, then she just depends on ME to do those things for her. So once I had to back away (which because of covid we had to), she is learning now to find her own hobbies, and find her own way. Its still a long ways, but better. Hugs to you .. Try and find your own happy place!4 -
clicketykeys wrote: »JFT Sunday
Ran this morning. Runkeeper ever so "helpfully" let me know that it was my sixty-first fastest for that distance. Thanks SO much.
This made me chuckle out loud! If I had Runkeeper, it would probably totally bug out over the fact I "ran"! LOL!0 -
bookmeister86 wrote: »
Also had a good day as we finally got around to getting our mortgage in principle done! This now means we can go and look at houses and estate agents will take us seriously as we have proof that banks will lend us some money. This of course now means we have to get off our backsides and actually look at houses, the idea of which stresses me out quite a lot but I'm just going to keep reminding myself that (a) we're very lucky to be in a position to buy (b) we are not in a rush so we can take our time and not feel pressured to buy something we are not happy with.
This is such awesome news! Congratulations to you both! Exciting buying your first home! I'm really happy for you!0 -
PackerFanInGB wrote: »@sviers13 Welcome back! It's nice to see you posting again!
@Bex953172 I missed your birthday! Happy birthday! I have one of the original Wii's and a bunch of games that Tim's son sold us when he upgraded years ago to a PlayStation. It's so fun! The grands have fun with it when they come over. There's tennis, racing, all kinds of fun active games. I hope you can find one! Also, congrats on Casey's new nursery! I think you will benefit from having alone time! It's time for Bex to take care of Bex! So happy to hear this! xxoo
@beachwalker99 I hope all went well with your DIL's surgery!
@bookmeister86 That darn Bad Angel! Always whispers sweet nothings in my ear too! LOL! Working from home all the time has it's advantages, but being so sedentary is one of the side effects that sucks! I got little exercise when I was going into an office. Then after being stuck home, that literally went down to zero! You've got this... xoxo
Ahh Well the nursery went a bit messed up. Can't get 30hrs so she can't go into the same one as the other girls so not sure what to do now lol. Gotta do nursery hunting now its just so hard to find hours that fit with the school run2 -
Hello wonderful JFTers! Sorry for all the random posts/replies but I was trying to go back some and catch up!
I got my 2nd knee injection of Euflexxa on Monday. One more next Monday and then hopefully it kicks in and acts as cartilage in my kneecap so I can walk without the bone-on-bone rubbing! I'm so excited! I may try taking my dog out for a little walk today. I will have to make sure I don't go far or I'll pay for it. But I'm so jealous seeing my husband go for walks with her every day instead of me! LOL! I'm really grateful he is doing it...but I wish it were me.
@Bex953172 I love that chocolate teapot! What a cool surprise! I've never seen one. I'd have probably eaten the spout by now...
@cschmitz110515 Your parents look fantastic! 65 years? Wow! Congratulations to them! That cake looks good enough to eat...as in eating a whole layer myself! LOL Your mom was a beautiful bride!
Have a great day everyone!
Just for Wednesday, 4/14/2021 (Day 7 of no-added sugar and low carb veggies):- 24H Plan & Assess
- Journal food and Complete Diary at the end of the day
- Drink at least one cup of green tea, 64 oz of water, and remember vitamins
- Schedule appts I've been putting off.
- Physical: 30 minutes (Either take Maddie for a walk or join Planet and try riding a stationary bike)
- 20-20-20 challenge
- Self Care: 30 minutes (Mani/Pedi is sorely needed)
- Spiritual Care: 30 minutes (Calm app, readings, journaling)
- Kitchen closed at 7:00 PM
- Evening Routine
Today's One Small Change:No sour cream on my taco salad tonight.
Small Habit focus this week: Drink one cup of hot lemon water upon rising in the morning
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Maybe I was a little crabby seeing snow fall this morning. But it wasn't sticking to the ground so that's good. Not like our April 13-16 blizzard in 2018. I looked up my after photo just for fun.
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cschmitz110515 wrote: »Maybe I was a little crabby seeing snow fall this morning. But it wasn't sticking to the ground so that's good. Not like our April 13-16 blizzard in 2018. I looked up my after photo just for fun.
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PackerFanInGB wrote: »@Bex953172 I love that chocolate teapot! What a cool surprise! I've never seen one. I'd have probably eaten the spout by now...
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Omg its so funny you say that because once we'd had a hot chocolate out of it, I picked it up, studied it for a moment and then thought "yep, best place to start is the spout.." 😂😂
Great news for the knee, is that not painful though? Getting the injection?
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cschmitz110515 wrote: »Maybe I was a little crabby seeing snow fall this morning. But it wasn't sticking to the ground so that's good. Not like our April 13-16 blizzard in 2018. I looked up my after photo just for fun.
Wow, every time I see it Im astounded. We don't get snow like that over here, at all. (although Scotland might? They get a lot of snow)
We get snow more like the bottom right corner of your pic where you've cleared it 😂 "a dusting" in comparison lmao.
I think when it snowed in Jan we got about maybe 4 inches?2 -
Wednesday 14 April
Catching up and it looks as if I failed to post this morning. Never mind, it would have been the same as always and I’m plodding along. I really need to be more focussed in the mornings!
@cschmitz110515 I’ve never experienced snow like that. I’ve lived in the south of England and I’m now on a Scottish island close to the sea.2 -
cschmitz110515 wrote: »Maybe I was a little crabby seeing snow fall this morning. But it wasn't sticking to the ground so that's good. Not like our April 13-16 blizzard in 2018. I looked up my after photo just for fun.
Oh no ... not in April!!! I think that year we got snow also in April! I sure hope we do not get anymore snow ... I've been out planting some of my flower seeds and seedlings! They say to plant after last frost date, which for us is April 14th. Suppose to get down to 39 thursday nite though!2 -
Repeating.... again lol I feel lame!!! But, consistency is a good thing!!
JFT, Apr 14th @ 153.6lbs:
- Stick to my meal plan for the day & NO unplanned, evening snacking!
- Go for an extra walk (~15min)3 -
I had a whole bunch of things I wanted to do today. But as soon as Matt got into work he got word that a friend he'd known for 35 years(since the guy came home from the hospital just a few days old) died of a drug overdose on Sunday. He called me sobbing, broken.
Matt was a drug addict in a previous life but got clean before I met him and has stayed clean ever since. I never worry about him because he hates drugs so much now. He's lost something like 65 people to drug overdoses in the last 12 years.
We live in the worst county in the country for herion overdoses. We've been called the herion capital of the world. A high school in town was called Heroin High 20 years ago when my brother was in high school. It's a really bad epidemic in our county. And in our whole state to be honest.
But Matt came home and bawled in my arms for about a half an hour. And my heart just broke. He's been dealing with some really heavy depression the last like week or so. And he hasn't been sleeping either. We think it might be his post concussion syndrome getting worse.
So tomorrow I'm calling a neurologist to get him looked at. And his tinnitus is getting worse too so I have to call an audiologist too. Le sigh.
That's really all I know how to do. I'm not used to having to take care of someone with depression. It's always been me who has the mental health crisis'. Not Matt. He's always been my rock. The stable one. The one who tells me it'll be okay. Now I have to somehow figure out how to take care of him during his own.
And my mental health hasn't been great the last few days either. My anxiety has been through the roof.
So today is just going to be a veg on the couch and mess around on my laptop. That's really all I think I'm capable of right now.
Thank you for listening to me complain.5 -
2021🔹Word - BalanceKeep your chin up!
🔹I am in tune with my dreams
🔹I know what is right for me
🔹I will pursue my dreams and greatest passion
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
Turning up is the ultimate success![*] 1 Jan 2021: 147.2- Name: Terri
- Age: 74 🔹 Height: 5'2"
- SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
- Joined MFP: Jan 2015
- 1st Goal: 190 Sept 2015
- 01 Aug 2019: 170.1
- 31 Dec 2020: 145.6
[*] 8 Jan: 144.2 (lowest in many years)
[*] 15 Jan: 145.2
[*] 22 Jan: 144.9
[*] 14 Feb: 144.0
[*] 11 Apr: 142.2
UGW: 142 < x > 148✅- 27 Mar: 144.4
- 8 April: 143.2
- 11 April: 142.2 😍
- Total weight loss: 84.8 ⏫
Thu: ✅ Fri: ✅ Sat: ✅ Sun: ✅ Mon: ✅ Tue: ✅ Wed: ✅- Weight 142 < x > 148: ✅ 7/7
- Reduce Fat%: ✅ 28.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2 23.4 [/s] 23.1 —>22.9 ⏬
- Increase Muscle%: ✅ 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7: 30.9: 31.3 ⏫
- Calories in the green ✅ 7/7
- Steps > 7500 ✅ 7/7
- Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily✅ 7/7
- Active hours > 6 daily ✅ 7/7
🌷Positive intentions for Thu 15 April:
- Meditation
- Weigh/post weight
- Outdoor walk
- Laundry
- Daily Chores
- Puzzles: Watch TV:
- Travel Books: reading 'Slow trains to Venice'
- Keep up to date with email
- Daily goals update
Feb/March/April DAILY RED CUP CHALLENGE (8 x 8oz water)
Feb: 5/5
Mar: 31/31
Apr:
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NLNS
(7 March —->) 24/25
April: LNS: 0 --> Me: 14
THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.
REMINDERS: One or two thoughts to remember.- Daily weight fluctuations are normal, and can be as much as 2 lbs a day for no apparent reason.
- A general downward trend is what we are looking for.
- The scale is only one gauge of progress. Others include Measurements, clothes fit, improvement in general well-being/fitness.
- Eating out can cause apparent weight gain because of high sodium levels, but usually goes quickly. Drinking extra water helps with this.
- The human body does not react instantly to what we do to it. Sometimes it can take several days to see results.
- Plateaus are a normal part of the process. The body is consolidating and adapting to your new way of eating/exercising.
- The closer you get to your goal weight, the more difficult it becomes to lose weight, as your body becomes more efficient at using what you feed it.
- When you exercise you build muscle, which takes up less space than fat, so use measurements as well as weight to assess your progress.
- Getting/Staying fit and healthy requires a lifestyle change for most people.
It seems sensible to stick with my current goals as they are working well at the minute.
@Bex953172 - Hope Matt gets over the trauma. (((Hugs)))
Terri 🦄
1 - Name: Terri
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JFT - Tuesday April 13
1.5L of water - 🤷♀️ I think I did, for sure I got 1 in though
Log all Food - 🙂
Walk for 15 minutes 😕 I was beat this has been a terrible week so far.
JFT - Wednesday April 14
1.5L of water
Log all Food
Walk for 15 minutes
@Bex953172 - my physiotherapist gave me an exercise to strengthen my hips, but she told me every woman should do 10 a day to help with their pelvic floor muscles. It’s so easy. Lay on the floor with your bum as close to the wall as possible and your legs on the wall. You just one leg at a time do scissor movements. Down and back.
@bookmeister86 and @littleblackskirt i am in the same cycle. I know if I just eat properly and leave enough calories for the evening I’ll do better. I also need to move more! I’m trying to get that built up in the house right now. I don’t want to go for a walk outside and be too far from home when I start feeling it.
I had a Wii and loved it. My favourite game was an ABBA dance exercise one. I sold it when we moved out here because we needed so much money to take this place liveable.
@mytime6630 - I love walking and catching up with friends. I equally enjoy, scenery and thinking and listening to music.
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@HEGoddard0928 - So sorry for Matt’s loss. My husband was suffering from depression for 12 years, he refused to see anyone or talk to anyone. For the first 5 years I just fought to keep my own head level. I decided I was miserable myself, and was going to go see my doctor when life had other plans. I didn’t get to the doctor for more than a year later. I did start doing some things despite him. He’s never come out of it completely, but he sure has made it to probably 75% of his former self.
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JFT Thursday
1. 1 set of lifts. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Post class plan right away on screen AND on site. AM run.
2. Pit Crew: Thankful Thursday. DOWNLOAD FOX IN SOCKS AND SET UP FOR SATURDAY.
3. Classes: Modeling. Phase 4.
4. Planning: Stretch. Grade WM projects and DSH phase 1.
5. Lunch: Leftovers. Draft notes for issues script.
6. Afternoon: Graaaaade! 1 hour Clois. Walk at park?
7. Evening: S&F 4. Dinner: Leftovers. Breathe. Set 2 of lifts.
8. Drink more water. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! Do the therapy exercises and lifts. Stretch. 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? Choose orgs for donations.
Scale goalsEnd of 2017: 174.6
End of 2018: 189.2
End of 2019: 196.4
End of 2020: 187.4
End of January: 189.8
End of February: 190.0
Today: 193.6
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. A lot of the time the "support" that teachers get is just incredibly superficial.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.3 -
HEGoddard0928 wrote: »I had a whole bunch of things I wanted to do today. But as soon as Matt got into work he got word that a friend he'd known for 35 years(since the guy came home from the hospital just a few days old) died of a drug overdose on Sunday. He called me sobbing, broken.
Matt was a drug addict in a previous life but got clean before I met him and has stayed clean ever since. I never worry about him because he hates drugs so much now. He's lost something like 65 people to drug overdoses in the last 12 years.
We live in the worst county in the country for herion overdoses. We've been called the herion capital of the world. A high school in town was called Heroin High 20 years ago when my brother was in high school. It's a really bad epidemic in our county. And in our whole state to be honest.
But Matt came home and bawled in my arms for about a half an hour. And my heart just broke. He's been dealing with some really heavy depression the last like week or so. And he hasn't been sleeping either. We think it might be his post concussion syndrome getting worse.
So tomorrow I'm calling a neurologist to get him looked at. And his tinnitus is getting worse too so I have to call an audiologist too. Le sigh.
That's really all I know how to do. I'm not used to having to take care of someone with depression. It's always been me who has the mental health crisis'. Not Matt. He's always been my rock. The stable one. The one who tells me it'll be okay. Now I have to somehow figure out how to take care of him during his own.
And my mental health hasn't been great the last few days either. My anxiety has been through the roof.
So today is just going to be a veg on the couch and mess around on my laptop. That's really all I think I'm capable of right now.
Thank you for listening to me complain.
I am so sorry. Mental illness is very hard, and I can so understand Matt being depressed. I remember when my husband lost a very good friend from a heart attach when he was just 32. He went through a grieving period himself, followed by deep depression.
You come on here anytime .. we are all here for you. This thread is not just about setting goals and losing weight... it is about all of our well being. Many of us have known each other for a long time.. and when you hurt, we hurt. Hugs dear friend, to you and to Matt. Please take time to just be together with Matt .. that is what he needs the most, but also, please take good care of yourself as well. No setting goals ... your only goal right now is to take care of yourself, and be there for Matt. My deepest sympathy to you both.3 -
I had a good day... then I binged on cereal. Which will make me sick because milk kills my stomach. 🙁🙁🙁2
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A bit of a roller coaster this week-feeling behind then partially catching up, feeling behind then partially catching up. Still feel way behind on everything, but I know I am doing my best. I think this is the tradeoff for focusing so much on solidifying healthy habits, I have to let other things go a little bit. Hard when you're a perfectionist. On an up note, my HelloFresh meal tonight was stuffed poblanos (I cut the recipe into 3 portions instead of 2 to stay in the green) and it was SUPER TASTY!!
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 ✅
JFT Thursday:
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
@bookmeister86 I feel your pain. Logically I know there is more to health than the number on the scale, but it’s hard not to feel insecure when you plateau. For me it’s usually slips with food or not trusting the process and staying consistent. Hang in there!
@pridesabtch Look at all those smileys! Nice!
@cschmitz110515 That’s some good perspective! It could always be worse!
@Hegoddard0928 I am so sorry to hear what you and Matt are going through, that is just heartbreaking. The hard part is there isn’t anything you can do to take his pain away. Just let him know you’re there and ask if you an do anything to support him. You and your family are in my thoughts.1 -
Thanks everyone for the kind words of support, it is good to know to be reminded that I'm not the only one that finds this process difficult! It is so much about trusting that the process will have an impact and not giving up isn't it.
Managed an ok day food wise yesterday and also had a nice booze free day. I think I am making progress in cutting down on alcohol, I've had two free days so far this week and I'm finding it easier to find ways to get into evening mode and have a bit of enjoyment without it. Of course, I am eating chocolate instead... But I figure that a partial shift in behaviour is still good. Perhaps it's like when they try to wean addicts off drugs by switching them to a softer/less addictive drug for a while before going cold turkey.... (I have no idea if that method actually works to beat addiction but I'm going to use that analogy anyway).
I'm in a bit of a grumpy mood again, I think it's a combination of feeling guilty about not going for a run again and work stress/annoyance. I should really stop beating myself up for failing to exercise, it's not like the inner drill sergeant's criticism actually helps. I often feel rather down and grumpy in the mornings - it tends to lift when I get into my day. I've been thinking lately that I should try to not allow myself to lie in bed in the morning but to get up and shower straightaway - I can sit and relax with a coffee afterwards. But problem is I've fallen into a pattern of kidding myself that I'm 'just' going to have one coffee in bed and then exercise... So I can't jump in the shower.... But then it turns into an extended bed period...
Anyway, yesterday's goals:bookmeister86 wrote: »- Log everything I eat
- Be in the green
Pretty close, 100 over
- Drink 4 bottles of water
- Sort out tax this evening
No but I set up my new phone instead. I have a working camera now!
- Make healthy lunchesNo as the boyfriend hadn't got stuff out to defreeze - communication fail. However we can make something quickly at lunchtime, that is the nice thing about WFH
Today's goals:
- Log everything I eat
- Be in the green
- 4 bottles water
- Sort out sodding tax
- Do food shop2 -
HEGoddard0928 wrote: »But Matt came home and bawled in my arms for about a half an hour. And my heart just broke. He's been dealing with some really heavy depression the last like week or so. And he hasn't been sleeping either. We think it might be his post concussion syndrome getting worse.
So tomorrow I'm calling a neurologist to get him looked at. And his tinnitus is getting worse too so I have to call an audiologist too. Le sigh.
That's really all I know how to do. I'm not used to having to take care of someone with depression. It's always been me who has the mental health crisis'. Not Matt. He's always been my rock. The stable one. The one who tells me it'll be okay. Now I have to somehow figure out how to take care of him during his own.
And my mental health hasn't been great the last few days either. My anxiety has been through the roof.
So today is just going to be a veg on the couch and mess around on my laptop. That's really all I think I'm capable of right now.
Thank you for listening to me complain.
Im so sorry for Matts loss, that must be really hard for him to lose a friend that way seeing as he's managed to come through the other side of addiction himself.
I can understand it must be a bit daunting for you now aswell as now you have to look after him a bit when it's normally the other way round. But just be there, ask him if he wants to talk, give him a chance to share how he feels and you can be the one to tell him it's all going to be okay.
Whatever he does for you during your crisis', do for him.
But if you're having an off day, take your time to look after yourself. Me and Ash have been in a constant struggle with both our mental side of things and some days we have to take a step back and sort ourselves out.
It's best you tell Matt that too, that you will help all you can but if you're having an off day yourself then you might need a bit of help yourself.
You both need to help each other right now, be each others rock.
But youve done the right thing so far, getting his physical health checked first.
Youre going to be fine, and Matt will be too, just lean on each other.
I got to a point where I couldn't really help Ash that much anymore for feeling too low myself. The last couple of weeks he's been getting himself into a position where he can actually help me in return. But if hes really having a bad day, I put my stuff aside and help him.
Big hugs xx3 -
brittgreenlikethecolor88 wrote: »Repeating.... again lol I feel lame!!! But, consistency is a good thing!!
JFT, Apr 14th @ 153.6lbs:
- Stick to my meal plan for the day & NO unplanned, evening snacking!
- Go for an extra walk (~15min)
Nooo don't feel lame.
Alot of peoples goals are the same lol, it's all about forming habits so you're right you need consistent goals
And I know it seems weird posting the same thing every day but it doesn't mean you achieve them everyday, and that's what you're watching for 2 -
bookmeister86 wrote: »Perhaps it's like when they try to wean addicts off drugs by switching them to a softer/less addictive drug for a while before going cold turkey.... (I have no idea if that method actually works to beat addiction but I'm going to use that analogy anyway).
I'm in a bit of a grumpy mood again, I think it's a combination of feeling guilty about not going for a run again and work stress/annoyance. I should really stop beating myself up for failing to exercise, it's not like the inner drill sergeant's criticism actually helps. I often feel rather down and grumpy in the mornings - it tends to lift when I get into my day. I've been thinking lately that I should try to not allow myself to lie in bed in the morning but to get up and shower straightaway - I can sit and relax with a coffee afterwards. But problem is I've fallen into a pattern of kidding myself that I'm 'just' going to have one coffee in bed and then exercise... So I can't jump in the shower.... But then it turns into an extended bed period...
Im not sure if they treat addiction that way either but I know when I take antidepressants and I'm coming off them they wean you off slowly.
As for the morning coffee in bed, I know Alot of people think it's a load of rubbish but Mel Robins 5 second rule is great sometimes at getting you to do the thing you don't wanna do.
You could YouTube 5 second rule but she also does a TEDTalk here..
https://youtu.be/Lp7E973zozc
It's not for everyone but could get you started. You CAN get up and have a shower first thing but you've already talked yourself out of it a few minutes after waking up lol
Im a procrastinator, I'm meant to be cleaning right now, I told myself a 5 min sit down after getting home from school and it's been nearly 40 mins haha
But sometimes I have to use the 5 second rule to get myself up and moving, or I'll just find something else to do, other than the thing I'm MEANT to be doing.3 -
littleblackskirt wrote: »
JFT Wednesday 14th April
Log everything yes
Stay in the green really not
Walk? Have to stay in until delivery arrives just didn't have time
Back exercises only the easy ones again
Gardening some pruning, not enough to claim some calories
Gratitude grateful for a sunny day with little wind (not keen on wind)
Yesterday didn't work out as planned. My mum was very ill after her Covid jab, still ill today so needing all meals made instead of only some. I hope the side effects go soon, she feels awful.
Also, my son had a work crisis which could have long term consequences for him (and to a lesser extent for me), so had several worried hours before he got home. Not resolved yet but outcome could be worse so I can relax now. I love being close to my children, but I have to say that them telling me immediately anything goes wrong means I have more worry than needed lol.
I was too nervous for him to eat my evening meal, but funnily enough I managed to eat quite a few nervous crisps! I did log it all, and finished at approx 1600 cals, so just under maintenance cals. Could have been much worse.
JFT Thursday 15th April
Log everything
Stay in the green
Walk
Back exercises
Gardening
Mum's food shopping
Mum's banking
Gratitude
Word for 2021 Strength
Lose 21lbs in 2021
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I’ve gained weight again and I’m upset, of course. I have IBS and started taking probiotics about a week ago. I started reading more about them this morning and found out that they can cause constipation, bloating, excess thirst and therefore water retention.
I’m going to assume that is what has caused a sudden spike in my weight.
Don’t you just love it when the cure makes it worse???
JFT
Log everything
Exercise even if only for ten minutes
Start with just one serving. You can always get more.
Be kind to my body, it’s doing it’s best.3
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