JUST FOR TODAY -- Daily Commitment Thread for 2021
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Monday 21 June
Log
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Water
Fitbit exercise goals
Weigh. πTrend β¬οΈ3 -
JFT 6/21 M ~ Mom (84yo) is having her left knee replaced this morning. Praying for good surgery and no complications.
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks
2) Net cals zero / 14c water
3) GA-C/V prep / email records request / Facebook Live 12:00 / ask AA to issue GA-IT draft report for mgmt response
4) Make strawberry recipes & plan others (bought flat of pre-picked berries at farm ~ my knees won't allow me to pick my own anymore) / boil eggs / meal plan & grocery list / wash dishes / declutter 15 min. / another chore?
5) UNPLUG 9:00 / Calm app / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work)
Sat. morning I couldn't walk virtual 10K race as early as I wanted due to strong thunderstorms. Once storms passed, race app wouldn't work & eventually I rebooted my android. Voila! App ready, dog ready, me ready. We had great walk, app gave me updates every mile, cheered me on at points, dog had lots of rain puddles to refresh herself & per app my planned 10K route ended exactly at our mailbox at the end of our driveway. Yay! So far, over 2,000 participants have completed the race, and the cutoff is midnight tonight. I am ok with my finish time of 1:45:49. I'm always slower with dog & alone. Average pace of 17.02 minutes per miles, with stopping 3X to pick up piles. LOL
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 ~ 4.30.21 not pretty ~ skipped 5.31.21
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 = 146 out of 339 in 34:00:42 / Hope 2021 Face Mask virtual 5K (benefits No Kid Hungry) anytime 5.11.21 in 58:04 / 100 Miles in May virtual challenge ~ 134.68 miles would've been more if I hadn't sluffed off on dog walks one week / Bellin (virtual) 10K
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 -
Weekly Weigh-In = When I'm active I eat back calories. My weaknesses: I love food... my sweet tooth, especially chocolate... portion control... FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). 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. No goal dates set ~ this is not a diet but my lifestyle.
Age 63, 5'4" (have permanently lost half inch ~ bummer)
GW #1: 150 in a livable way = It's. Not. A. Diet.
GW #2: 145 normal BMI
UG (need to be realistic): maintain 150
11/5/15 = 195.0 joined MFP with no real plan except It's. Not. A. Diet.
1/10/17 = 185.5 clearly not a regular on MFP / joined JFT, best group ever!
5/31/17 = 180.5 two end of month celebrations / committed to posting weekly weigh-in06/03 = 177.509/02/17 = 170.0 Woohoo! Officially overweight, not obese
06/10 = 179.5 pre-10K spaghetti supper night before
06/17 = 179.5 numerous meals away from home, several occasions w/ alcohol, happy no gain
06/24 = 178.0 fluctuated during week, but ended ok
07/01 = 176.0 Yay!!! Achieved June goal to stay <180
07/08 = 177.5 oops
07/15 = 176.5
07/22 = 175.0
07/29 = 174.0 saw at least one daily w-i below 174
08/05 = 174.5 dined out for Girls Day Out & ate Dad's cooking & baking
08/12 = 173.5 scale flirted with even lower numbers on daily weigh-ins
08/19 = 173.5 had couple of high calorie days
08/26 = 172.0 kind of a surprise09/09 = 171.5 backsliding, ack!09/16/17 = 169.5 yay, the middle number is a six!09/23 = 168.5 have lots challenges in upcoming week12/09/17 = 158.5 first time in 10 years my weight is 1-5-anything!
09/30 = 167.0 met Sept goal to stay under 170
10/07 = 166.0
10/14 = 166.5 dined out 2 days with adult beverages plus wine & cheesecake at spa
10/21/17 = 166.5 dined out 2 days plus food day in office / no gain is good [joined Just Give Me 10 Days challenge (daily w/i)]
10/28 = 164.5 very active week & watched CICO / reached October goal of 165
11/04 = 163.0 wow, really surprised at this, daily fluctuations very up and down this week
11/11 = 164.5 this is temporary b/c very high sodium yesterday
11/18 = 162.0 big surprise, especially b/c I weigh myself daily and didn't see this all week
11/25 = 163.0 no surprise after 2 no-logging-food days (parade day and Thanksgiving), just glad not worse
12/02 = 161.0 Jingle Bell 5K day / 44:37 chip time & ave. pace 14:22 & very happy!
12/16 = 158.0 no work parties or food days & stuck with CICO06/16/18 = 152.0 lowest weight all year
12/23 = 157.5 no "workouts" but shoveled snow & snowshoed, busy with Christmas preparations
12/30 = 159.0 Christmas Day no food/beverages logged
01/06/18 = 159.0 New Year's Eve hubby & I splurged on treats & beverages (at home), and I did not log...totally worth it!
01/13 = 157.0 big surprise! Yesterday evening, walked in Frenzy on the Fox 5K in 47:26 & pace 15:19. Very happy with my time, wore layers of clothes in 10 degrees & NNW 12 mph wind, fun event.
01/20 = 156.5
01/27 = 156.5 maintaining / not a bad thing
02/03 = sick / no weigh in
02/10 = 152.5 unhealthy loss due to illness / I know weight will go back up & I'm totally fine with that
02/17/18 = 153.0 thrilled with annual physical on 2/15/18: BP 110/68, pulse 64 and BMI 26.14
02/24 = 154.0 little out of control last week, but at goal for the month
03/03 = 155.5 oops / still lower than before I was sick
03/10 = 153.5 back on track
03/17 = 152.5
03/24 = 153.0 evening snacks & two days straight of 8 hr seminars (+ lots of sitting)
03/31 = 153.5 pre-10K spaghetti supper night before / Badger State Brewing 10K 1:30:28.82 and average pace 14:35
04/07 = 154.5 ack ~ ate Easter candy most evenings
04/14 = 153.5 Day 1 of record-setting blizzard ~ yuck! Followed by day 2 of blizzard, then snow day (no work / still shoveling & plowing) on Monday ~ in APRIL ~ yikes!
04/21 = 153.5 after such weird week & daily weight fluctuations, happy to maintain
04/28 = 152.0
05/05 = 153.5 kinda stalled three months + feeling hungry more often ~ since w/i 10# of goal, changed MFP setting to lose 1/2 lb. per week & see how it goes
05/12 = 153.5 ok with this ~ think changing my MFP setting, and having more net calories to play with, is agreeing with me ~ I'm not so hungry all the time
05/19 = 154.0 drinks (2 margaritas) & dinner w/ BFF night before + enjoyed everything!
05/26/18 = 153.0 Health Risk Assessment 5/15/18 ~ BMI 25.6
06/02 = 153.0 basically in maintenance for now ~ I'll take it!
06/09 = 152.5 Bellin Run 10K 1:28:12 split time 45:03 ave. pace 14:12 ~ beat goal of < 1:3006/23 = 156.0 end of vacation week & lots of eating out12/28/19 = 168.5 spent 75% of 2019 in 160s... not the plan
06/30 = 155.5
07/07 = 156.0 post-vacation w/i net calories not. so. much. Ack!
07/14 = 154.5 prelogging & sticking w/ plan helps
07/21 = 154.5 Packers 5K 44:50 ave pace 14:26 min/mile ~ beat goal < 45:00
07/28 = 157.5 peanut M&M attacks (eek) + dinner out w/ SIL/niece (yum!) + staff luncheon (ick)
08/03 = 155.5 started Evening Snack Challenge on JFT
08/11 = 158.0 stressful week (job crap ~ hubby's & my own)
, Chinese buffet 1 evening & Feast with the Beasts (so worth it!)
08/18 = 157.5 saw 156.0 during week ~ evening snack challenge not. so. good.
08/25 = 156.0 prelogged as much as possible & CICO getting better
09/01 = 154.5 included Taste on Broadway & office relocation so packing & moving boxes ~ very pleased
09/08 = 157.5 too many office bday indulgences / City Stadium 5K for Veterans 44:27 & ave. pace 14:16 ~ beat goal of < 44:30
09/15 = 156.0
09/22 = 155.5 maybe lower if not for Pizza Ranch prairie pizza & wine at BFF's the night before
09/29 = 154.0
10/06 = 155.0 may include water retention in muscles b/c resumed home version of weights & circuit-training day before
10/13 = 157.0 birthday treats & adult beverages / walked in Run for the Hill of It 5K in 48:13 pace 15:32 & hill 2:01 ~ beat both time (part unpaved trail with sloppy conditions due to 5" rain over preceding week) & hill (finish is UP a steep sledding hill) from last year and learned only 25 out of 267 participants finished the hill < 1 min.
10/20 = 155.0
10/27 = 158.0 oops... lots of leaf-raking the evening before + too. much. snacking.
11/03 = 156.5 better planning / stopped evening snacking (mostly)
11/10 = 156.0 basically stuck in maintenance mode ~ not the worst thing
11/17 = 157.0
11/24 = 159.5 Thanksgiving week & paid time off with hubby ~ def going in wrong direction ~ oops
12/01 = 157.5 Jingle Bell 5K 45:38 & ave. pace 14:42 ~ not bad
12/08 = 157.0
12/15 = 156.5 clearly in maintenance mode all year ~ not exactly the plan but I'm ok with this for now ~ really happy to stay 1-5-anything
12/22 = 155.5 surprised by this ~ maybe due to much later than normal weigh-in (late start to the day)
12/29/18 = 159.5 and happy I stayed 1-5-anything over holidays & vacation days at home
01/05/19 = 157.5
01/12 = 158.0 Frenzy on the Fox 5K 1/11 with friends ~ not timed / MapMyWalk 54:19
01/19 = 158.0 maintained even with evening snacking & skipped workouts
01/26 = 157.5
02/02 = 158.5 hubby's traditional bday dinner + leftovers + evening snacking ~ oops
02/09 = 158.5 ok with no gain / Seroogy's Valentine 5K 48:34:89 & ave. pace 15:89 in below zero temps & icy mile 2
02/16 = 158.0
02/23 = 160.0 oops... deserved, net cals & sodium def red prior 3 days. Annual physical 2/26 159.6 fully clothed.
03/02 = 159.5
03/09 = 157.5
03/16 = 158.0 feeling unwell & no workouts all week
03/23 = 157.5 finally feeling better
03/31 = 160.5 posting Sun. month end w/i ~ too many days, net calories RED. Badger State Brewing 10K 3/30 in 1:28:14 & ave. pace 14:12 and beat goal < 1:30
04/06 = 160.0 saw 158.5 during week
04/13 = 159.5
Hiatus from MFP 4/17 - 4/29 (Easter 4/21)
05/04 = 161.5 logging again starting 4/30
05/11 = 163.0 ack
05/18 = 163.0 no gain
05/25 = 163.0 could be worse
06/01 = 162.0
06/08 = 162.0 pre-race spaghetti night before / Bellin Run 10K 1:29:54 split 44:13 ave. pace 14:29
06/15 = 164.0 ate at fast food, cafe (brunch), pub (happy hour), seminar (lunch), dinner at BFF's (sangria)
06/22 = 162.5 better eating & tracking
06/29 = 163.5 two days of conference food
07/06 = 162.5
07/13 = 163.5 two out-of-town family parties + diner food + drinks/dinner at Mexican restaurant
07/20 = 166.0 cousin's funeral luncheon (one whole table w/ family desserts) + restaurant week lunch w/ hubby + pizza supper w/ hubby
07/27 = 165.0
08/03 = 164.5 happy to see any loss at all... I am the tortoise
08/10 = 167.5 high sodium & emotional eating
08/17 = 167.5
08/24 = 165.5
08/31 = 169.5 staycation week & ate whatever I wanted
09/07 = 167.0 flushed sodium & water weight / City Stadium 5K for Veterans 45:12 (goal < 45:00) & ave. pace 14:33
09/14 = 166.5
09/21 = 166.0
09/27 = 165.5
10/05 = 167.5 pre-race food ~ Pink Pumpkin 5K 44:06 (goal < 45:00) & ave. pace 14:12
10/12 = 165.5 eating back on track ~ Run for the Hill of It 5K (trail event) 48:06 & hill 1:58 (goal < 2 min.)
10/19 = 165.5
10/26 = 165.0 slowly but surely... my lifestyle is NOT a diet
11/02 = 165.5 Maru & Jack's party / food night before
11/09 = 164.5 few days of staying at zero net calories works!
11/16 = 165.0 rare Fri. night dinner date w/ hubby at local cafe ~ totally worth it!
11/23 = 166.0 wrong way again
11/30 = 168.0 ACK!!!
12/07 = 165.5 sick several days & painful sore throat will do that
12/14 = 167.0 on prednisone & ate to quell nausea
12/21 = 165.501/04/20 = stomach flu 1/4 - 1/5 & slow recovery 1/6 - 1/7 ~ lost unhealthy amount of weight quickly3/2/20 Dr. B recommended getting my weight back down for relief of mild arthritis in both my knees. Another incentive.
01/11 = 164.5 Fri. evening Frenzy on the Fox 5K 49:36 ave. pace 15:29
01/18 = 164.5 managed to maintain weight lost while sick
01/25 = 166.0 expected (some high sodium days)
02/01 = 166.0 bday celebrations (hubby's, mom's, co-worker's) + evening snacking
02/08 = 166.5 pre-race carb-loading / Seroogy's Valentine 5K 46:26.7 ave. pace 14:47
02/15 = 166.0
02/22 = 167.0 not sure about accuracy of exercise calories logged this week
02/29 = 165.0 yay03/07 = 165.5 several very red days ~ oops01/23/21 = 162.0 lack of meal planning
03/14 = 164.5 conscientiously logging food helps
03/21 = 162.5 stressed out & not feeling like eating (apparently I emotional eat only when bored, lonely or sad)
03/28 = 162.0 work at home since 3/20/20, eating (mostly) healthy to stay healthy & walked 27.62 miles w/ dog
04/04 = 161.5 walked virtual Badger State Brewing 10K on 4/2/20 1:44:16 ave. pace 16:33 [not my usual race pace but I never walk race events with my dog & no other participants ~ happy me]
04/11 = 162.0 several evening snack attacks of peanut M&Ms
04/18 = 162.5 inching back up ~ Easter dinner + chocolate + high sodium meals of scalloped potatoes/ham + pea soup w/ ham
04/25 = 162.0 happy to be inching back down
05/02 = 162.0 saw 161 during week ~ yay
05/09 = 163.5 comfort eating + rest days Thurs. AND Fri. ~ oops
05/16 = 164.0 wrong direction ~ need to get a grip! Virtual #RonaRunOff w/ dog 5.08 mi in 1:23:15 ave. pace 16:23. Event miles of each participant will be aggregated at the end of May and, for every 50 miles, a pair of shoes will be donated to an area healthcare or janitorial worker. I had the opportunity to nominate my hubby for the shoes. I hope he gets selected!
05/23 = 163.0
05/30 = 162.5
06/06 = 164.0 emotional eating + unhealthy evening snacking / walked virtual Bellin Run 10K w/ dog 1:41:03 ave. pace 16:14
06/13 = 162.5 healthier farmers market eating & limited evening snacks
06/20 = 163.0
06/27 = 162.5
07/04 = 162.0
07/11 = 162.5
07/18 = 162.0 changed MFP to lightly active
07/25 = 161.5 really happy b/c after high sodium day
08/01 = 161.5 after high sodium days (saw 161.0 2X during week ~ yay)
08/08 = 161.5 hanging in there (saw 160.5 1X during week)
08/15 = 161.0 niece's wedding day
08/22 = 160.0 YAY
08/29 = 165.0 staycation week ate take out & 2 day trips/restaurants ~ oops & I don't care. Walked Hope Isn't Canceled Virtual 10K with dog 1:43:10 ave. pace 16:36
09/05 = 161.5 big sodium flush
09/12 = 161.0 back on track
09/19 = 162.5 ugh ~ high sodium week
09/26 = 161.0 better / virtual Packers 5K w/ dog 52:23 ave. pace 16:41
10/03 = 160.5 slow & steady
10/09 = 160.5 w-i one day early (before bday splurges) / virtual Bellin Women's 5K w/ dog 52:55 ave. pace 16:57 on 10/10/20
10/17 = 160.0 take that, bday indulges! / virtual Run for the Hill of It 5K (no finish up steep sledding hill this year) w/ dog in 50:35 ave. pace 16:16
10/24 = 161.0 lack of meal planning & stupid snacking
10/31 = 159.0 WAHOO!!! long time coming
11/07 = 159.0 after Halloween candy splurge & apple crisp, I'm happy
11/14 = 158.5
11/21 = 159.0
11/28 = 161.5 oops ~ Thanksgiving & long weekend / home edition Turkey Trot 2 mi w/ dog 11.26.20
12/05 = 160.0 back on track
12/12 = 159.5 virtual Jingle Bell 5K (actually 3.86 miles due to stupid RunGo app failures) 1:08:46 with dog
12/19/20 = 159.5 ~ 50.37 miles 12.17.20 in 50 Mile Frenzy 11.27.20 - 1.15.21 (replaced Frenzy on the Fox for Jan. 2021)
12/26/20 = 162.5
01/02/21 = 163.5 holiday eating & drinking
01/09/21 = 162.0
01/16/21 = 161.5 slow & steady / submitted 50 Mile Frenzy log 11.27.20 - 1.15.21 walked total of 97.44 miles (some on treadmill)
01/30/21 = 164.5 high stress (BIL died), comfort eating & high sodium
02/06/21 = 163.5
02/13/21 = 164.0 F-it wk #1
02/20/21 = 164.5 F-it wk #2
02/28/21 = 167.0 F-it wk #3 ack!
03/06/21 = 166.0 slowly getting back on track
03/13/21 = 167.5 cataract & refractive surgeries on 3/8 & 3/11, very sedentary & several restaurant take outs
03/20/21 = 166.5
03/27/21 = 166.0
04/03/21 = 167.5 net calories way too red & high sodium ~ need to quit comfort eating & evening snacking
04/10/21 = 168.0 week of eating leftover Easter ham & chocolate
04/17/21 = 169.0
04/24/21 = 168.5 baby steps
05/01/21 = 170.5
05/08/21 = 170.0
05/15/21 = 171.5
05/22/21 = 169.0
05/29/21 = 171.5 May was not a good month for me; 10-day hiatus from MFP. Restarted logging 6.1.21.
06/05/21 = 171.0
06/12/21 = 172.5 this is ridiculous... June is worse than May
06/19/21 = 171.5 needed to do something so reset weekly goal on MFP
βHave I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
Today: Smile ~ Laugh ~ Be Kind ~
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Monday June 21
Rest day from running.
Yoga for Runners
Stay in the Green
Hit fiber & fat goals
1.5L of water
Log all Food3 -
JFT Tuesday
1. 1 set of lifts. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Check in on MFP.
2. Morning: Work on green room. Make list of items to donate and items to dump. Where can pictures hang? Transportation? Umbrella / cane / sword storage. CALL DOCTOR: IN PERSON OR TELEMED? Walk at park.
3. Run lines for Little Princess. Work on setting up new computer: move songs. Check paypal.
4. Brunch: Sandwiches? Scrub one necklace with toothpaste. S&F script work.
5. Afternoon: Nap? Choose orgs for donations? Log reading on Beanstalk and Goodreads. Check on plates. Read: 1 hr. Run lines for Little Princess.
6. Evening: Clois action scene. Lupper: Bibimbap? Rehearsal!
7. 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.
8. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: crunches, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth.
9. Upcoming: Wed/Fri livestreams. Wed book group. Sat yoga. MH Monday check-in; Tough Question Tuesday; Whatever Wednesday AMA; Thankful Thursday. Indochino suit fitting - Atlanta or Nashville? Donations to thrift store. Wednesday Zoom 4 PM.
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
End of March: 190.4
End of April: 188.7
End of May: 191.2
Today: 192.4
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 The Prince (tr. Tim Parks, Russell Price, or Robert Adams), The Secret Adversary (Christie), Hood Feminism (Mikki Kendall), Caste (Isabel Wilkerson).
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 β 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. Summer: Organize photos with the family. Write Clois. Write Stuffy and Friends. Create PDFs for video lessons. Change the green room into an office.
15. Other: Practice hair braiding with D. 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. Running sucked, but I did it anyway! I'm proud of myself for that.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 -
Checking in. Iβve been so swamped with work I havenβt felt like doing any reading after my long days. Iβm really hoping I only have another day or so of this.
I have been keeping my goals in my head, Iβm not really meeting them but havenβt forgotten. I have logged all food today though!
Itβs a start.
Iβll try to come back tomorrow evening to update.
JFT- Tuesday June 22
1.5L of water
Log all Food
Walk 15 minutes
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Yesterday was another day. I don't have very much to say about it, most weekdays are the same at the moment..... Main thing is, I didn't do all my goals but I didn't do terribly either and my weight is starting to come back down again after some recent over indulgence.
Yesterday's goals:bookmeister86 wrote: Β»Log everything I eat
Be in the green
Had chocolate after my online games session, pushed me 200 over
Drink 4 bottles waterThink I only had 2, oops
Get 5,000 steps
Do food plan & shop
Film video for friend's birthday
Today's goals:
Log everything I eat
Be in the green
Do exercise DVD
Get 5,000 steps
Drink 4 bottles water
Read letter from solicitor
Start house budget3 -
ZizzyBumble wrote: Β»Monday 21 June
Log π
Stay in the green π
5 fruit and veg π
Water π
Fitbit exercise goals π
Weigh. πTrend β¬οΈ
@cschmitz110515 I hope your mumβs surgery goes well3 -
Tuesday 22 June
Log
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Water
Fitbit exercise goals
Weigh. πTrend β¬οΈ
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Tuesday June 22
Another rest day from running.
Stay in the Green
Hit fiber & fat goals
1.5L of water
Log all Food3 -
@Snowflake1968 Hugs to you for all you're going through at work. I used to have a job that basically took over my life at times. Not fun. Glad the end is near for your project!
Recap 6/21 M ~ Mom (84yo) is having her left knee replaced this morning. Praying for good surgery and no complications.
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks 13/14 & 8.2K
2) Net cals zero / 14c water stress pre-supper snack & 1 strawberry muffin on top of prelogged meals = -777 ack! 12c
3) GA-C/V prep / email records requests / Facebook Live 12:00 / ask AA to issue GA-IT draft report for mgmt response = 4/4
4) Make strawberry recipes & plan others (bought flat of pre-picked berries at farm ~ my knees won't allow me to pick my own anymore) / boil eggs / meal plan & grocery list / wash dishes too tired / declutter 15 min. / another chore? yes = 5/6
5) UNPLUG 9:00 / Calm app too busy / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work) = 5/6
JFT 6/22 T
1) Walked dog 3.84 mi before work & saw bunnies happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs break
3) Net cals zero / 14c water
4) Deliver strawberry muffins to co-workers / GA-C/V / oops forgot EHN Teams meeting ~ joining now
5) Grocery shop & Sam's Club after work / make chicken salad / more strawberry recipes / make hummingbird syrup & refill feeder / declutter 15 min.
6) Unplug 9:00 / Calm app / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work)
Mom's surgery was successfully completed but her knee was still "frozen" late afternoon, so medicos will test her mobility this morning, and again this afternoon as needed. Then decision will be made if she goes home or to rehab place. One thing at a time, I've been informed. Which is making my aunt crazy b/c she's a planner. Dad is a planner but also more "go with the flow", and I'm glad of that. Surgery was later than I expected. I learned this was surgeon's last operation of the day. I didn't hear update until evening (old school phone calls & emails from my aunt). Took out my worries of the unknown by eating pre-supper snack of kettle chips. Not a wise, or helpful, choice. No wonder my weight is going up, not down.
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 ~ 4.30.21 not pretty ~ skipped 5.31.21
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 = 146 out of 339 in 34:00:42 / Hope 2021 Face Mask virtual 5K (benefits No Kid Hungry) anytime 5.11.21 in 58:04 / 100 Miles in May virtual challenge ~ 134.68 miles would've been more if I hadn't sluffed off on dog walks one week / Bellin (virtual) 10K on 6.19.21 after thunderstorm in 1:45:49 ave. pace 17:02 per mile / Titletown Wellness Shoreline Challenge: virtual distance from Gills Rock to Pleasant Prairie (232 miles) 6.12.21 - 11.26.21
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 -
πππππππππ
πππ JUNE πππ
πππππππππ
2021πΉWord - BalanceTurning up is the ultimate success!
πΉI am in tune with my dreams
πΉI know what is right for me
πΉI will pursue my dreams and greatest passion
2021
Life Affirmations
πΉI live in congruence with my authentic self
πΉI am mindful
πΉI am creative every day
πΉI foster positivity
πΉI am compassionate[*] 1 May: 142.6- Name: Terri
- Age: 75πΉ Height: 5'2"
- SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
- Joined MFP: Jan 2015
- 1st Goal: 190 (βοΈSept 2015)
- 01 Aug 2019: 170.1
- 31 Dec 2020: 145.6
- 1 Jan 2021: 147.2
- 8 Jan: 144.2 (lowest in many years)
- 15 Jan: 145.2
- 22 Jan: 144.9
- 14 Feb: 144.0
- 11 Apr: 142.2
[*] 3 June: 144.4 (thanks to Bank holiday 4 day weekend indulgences)
[*] Total Weight Loss: 83
UGW: 142 < x > 148β
Daily Habits:
Mon: β Tue: β Wed: Thu: Fri: Sat: Sun:- Weight 142 < x > 148: β 2/7
- Reduce Fat%: β 28.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2 23.4 23.1 β>22.6
- Increase Muscle%: β 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7: 30.9: 31.6 β«
- Log CI<CO/Calories in the green β 2/7
- Steps > 7500 β 2/7
- Intentional exercise > 50 mins dailyβ 2/7
- Active hours > 6 daily β 2/7
[*] Meditation πΉ
[*] Weigh/post weight πΉ
[*] Am: Craft group
[*] Pm: Gardening
[*] Declutter session
[*] Daily Chores πΉ
[*] Puzzles: Watch TV: πΉ
[*] Keep up to date with email πΉ
[*] Daily goals update πΉ
π¦ Jun Challenge π¦
π§π§π§π§π§π§π§
π§π§π§π§π§π§π§
π§π§π§π§π§π§π§
π§π§
NLNS
Jun: LNS: 1 ~|~ ME: 21
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.
One of my challenge groups UAC is finishing at the end of this month. I've been in the group for over two and a half years. I will miss it.
Spending quite a lot of time in the garden at the minute. Weather is quite dry, and warm, so watering is a must. All my summer planters are looking good. Veg is doing well. Already harvesting cucumber, courgette, lettuce, strawberries. Runner beans and tomatoes not quite ready yet.
The craft group that I belong to has been able to meet again since the middle of May. but today was the final one until beginning of Sept. At least we were able to catch up with each other after our long layoff since covid lockdown in March 2020.
@cschmitz110515 - Good to know that your mum is through the op. Sending positive vibes for a speedy recovery for her, and patience for your micro-managing aunt π4 - Name: Terri
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Just for today I am trying my best to eat healthy, make my steps and try not to obsess about things.
I have started again on April 19 this year and have lost about 15 pounds so far. More importantly I am a little healthier. I wanted to prove to myself I could start by myself before trying to gain a support group. I have made it this far and want to keep moving. Seems to be getting a little harder so i want/need some extra support.5 -
JFT- Tuesday June 22
1.5L of water - π not going to make it. If I guzzle it down Iβll be up and down all night.
Log all Food - π
Walk 15 minutes - π maybe but not intentionally, itβs hard to do when youβre stuck to a computer screen for 13-14 hours a day.
JFT- Wednesday June 23
1.5L of water
Log all Food
Walk 15 minutes
@cschmitz110515 - I would be snacking if it was my Mom too. Hope it was a success and she heals well.4 -
Yesterday's goals:bookmeister86 wrote: Β»Log everything I eat
Be in the green
Do exercise DVD
Get 5,000 steps
Drink 4 bottles water3/4
Read letter from solicitorBecause it is long and boring. Did more of the next item instead.
Start house budgetDid quite a bit of this and it was terrifying how much we may need to spend on buying stuff for the house!
Today's goals:
Log everything I eat
Be in the green
Get 5,000 steps
Drink 4 bottles water
Print and scan the solicitor letter
Keep working on house budget
Make healthy lunches5 -
ZizzyBumble wrote: Β»Tuesday 22 June
Log π
Stay in the green π
5 fruit and veg π
Water π
Fitbit exercise goals π
Weigh. πTrend β¬οΈ
4 -
Wednesday 23 June
Log
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Water
Fitbit exercise goals
Weigh. πTrend β¬οΈ
3 -
Wednesday June 23
3.2 mile easy morning run - completed.
Yoga for Runners
35 minute indoor cycle on Zwift
Stay in the Green
Hit fiber & fat goals
1.5L of water
Log all Food3 -
@bookmeister86 Might help to prioritize what you need for the new house (wants vs. necessities). When I rented my first apartment, I had a little used furniture from my parents, even used large boxes as tables, and bought as I could afford. When I bought my first house as a single woman, I had a microwave and had to buy a refrigerator, because that's a necessity. I delayed buying a stove b/c I didn't cook in those days & could survive without until I had money to buy one. I used the laundromat down the street until I could afford a washer & dryer. I furnished the house as I could afford to. My friends never seemed to mind my odd mix of used and new stuff. You might notice, I'm a big believer in living within my means. Hubby is the same way. Love being debt-free. Way less stress.
Recap 6/22 T
1) Walked dog 3.84 mi before work & saw bunnies happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs break
14/14 boom! 17.8K
3) Net cals zero / 14c water green 19 but high sodium & 12c
4) Deliver strawberry muffins to co-workers / GA-C/V / oops forgot EHN Teams meeting ~ joining now = 3/3
5) Grocery shop & Sam's Club after work / make chicken salad / more strawberry recipes ~ berry melon salad & overnight oats / make hummingbird syrup & refill feeder / declutter 15 min. no time = 4/5
6) Unplug 9:00
MFP & 1 PM / Calm app / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work) = 5/6
JFT 6/23 W ~ Happy Hump Day!
1) Walked dog 3.64 mi before work & saw more bunnies happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs break
3) Net cals zero / 14c water
4) GA-C/V complete APG revisions & print working copy / set up new Compliance Rate Sheet / start testing regs
5) Make strawberry blueberry trifle / freeze extra pound cake / 7:30 concert St. James Park / one chore?
6) Unplug 9:00 / Calm app / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work)
Thanks for the wishes for my mom. She was discharged from hospital and went home with Dad yesterday. Aunt is checking daily to make sure she's taking meds on time and doing her rehab. Almost as good as going to a rehab place. LOL
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 ~ 4.30.21 not pretty ~ skipped 5.31.21
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 = 146 out of 339 in 34:00:42 / Hope 2021 Face Mask virtual 5K (benefits No Kid Hungry) anytime 5.11.21 in 58:04 / 100 Miles in May virtual challenge ~ 134.68 miles would've been more if I hadn't sluffed off on dog walks one week / Bellin (virtual) 10K on 6.19.21 after thunderstorm in 1:45:49 ave. pace 17:02 per mile / Titletown Wellness Shoreline Challenge: virtual distance from Gills Rock to Pleasant Prairie (232 miles) 6.12.21 - 11.26.21
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 up2 -
Final conferences this week for my summer research writing students, so I'm just popping in to say a quick "hi." Wish I could say I've been keeping up with logging, but my focus is elsewhere.3
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Well, yesterday was a pretty bad day and as such did not do most of my goals.
Work was incredibly frustrating and demotivating. It was reactive and what we term 'flappy' right through the day so I didn't really get any real work done. It was also mainly spent answering emails about things that really I shouldn't be dealing with, trying to cajole people who are like teflon into doing things. I also learnt some pretty depressing stuff about our company's budgeting process which was pretty anger-inducing but also pretty disappointing as it means quite a lot of the work I've been doing for the last few months will probably end up being chucked in the bin for lack of money to act on my work's recommendations.
So after a day like that I felt rubbish and went into 'work slump' mode where I don't feel like doing anything, particularly cooking, and just ordered takeout. Hence going way over calories and not bothering to do more budgeting for the house or make healthy lunches for the week (going to use the non-used dinner ingredients to make a quick lunch today though so all is not lost).
I feel a bit disappointed in myself really, if I want to lose weight I have to stop doing this. I'd been a bit better lately as I'd developed a routine of stopping work by 6pm to watch a gameshow called house of games which is super fun and very good at distracting me from stress (as I get immersed in answering all the questions) so that by the time it's done I feel a bit better about things. But that seems to have stopped so that wind down routine has been disrupted.
I wish I was better at coping with work stress. I need to be just better at staying cool and collected. Yes work is annoying and frustrating but I just need to be measured, take it in my stride and not get worked up about it. Problem is, I am the type of person who does get worked up about things! In a way that's one of my strengths - it's what gives me the energy to work hard and to take on challenges and to not give up when I think something needs to happen. But it also means sometimes I don't know when to stop and take a step back, for my own sanity.....
Will ponder a little about how I can get better at that, but in the meantime I think immediate actions need to be:
1) Establish new wind down routine
2) Take more breaks throughout the day - step away and get perspective
3) Don't have emails on all day, just check at specific times
The latter two I have known I should do for a while but haven't managed to get them to be habits. Because work got a little better for a while I felt less need for them. Seems like I should focus on them again for a bit.
Anyway, yesterday's goals:bookmeister86 wrote: Β»
Log everything I eat
Be in the greenDue to pizza
Get 5,000 stepswas about 10 under
Drink 4 bottles water Although mainly due to pizza thirst
Print and scan the solicitor letter
Keep working on house budgetDue to work slump
Make healthy lunchesDue to work slump
Today's goals:
Log everything I eat
Be in the green with a deficit
Do exercise DVD/ run/ both
Drink 4 bottles water
No alcohol
Get 5,000 steps
Take a morning and afternoon break (even if just 2 mins
Check emails at intervals only
Make healthy lunches
Update food order to include picnic food
Do more budget work3 -
ZizzyBumble wrote: Β»Wednesday 23 June
Log π
Stay in the green π
5 fruit and veg π
Water π
Fitbit exercise goals π
Weigh. πTrend β¬οΈ
2 -
Thursday 24 June
Log
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Water
Fitbit exercise goals
Weigh. πTrend β¬οΈ
2 -
JFT Thursday
1. 1 set of lifts. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Check in on MFP. AM run at park.
2. Morning: Work on green room. Make list of items to donate and items to dump. Where can pictures hang? Transportation? Umbrella / cane / sword storage. CALL DOCTOR: RS.
3. Run lines for Little Princess. Work on setting up new computer: move songs. Check paypal.
4. Brunch: Sandwiches? Scrub one necklace with toothpaste. S&F script work.
5. Afternoon: Nap? Choose orgs for donations? Log reading on Beanstalk and Goodreads. Check on plates. Read: 1 hr. Run lines for Little Princess.
6. Evening: Clois action scene. Lupper: Bibimbap? Rehearsal!
7. 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.
8. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: crunches, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth.
9. Upcoming: Wed/Fri livestreams. Wed book group. Sat yoga. MH Monday check-in; Tough Question Tuesday; Whatever Wednesday AMA; Thankful Thursday. Indochino suit fitting - Atlanta or Nashville? Donations to thrift store.
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
End of March: 190.4
End of April: 188.7
End of May: 191.2
Today: 192.4
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 The Prince (tr. Tim Parks, Russell Price, or Robert Adams), The Secret Adversary (Christie), Hood Feminism (Mikki Kendall), Caste (Isabel Wilkerson).
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 β 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. Summer: Organize photos with the family. Write Clois. Write Stuffy and Friends. Create PDFs for video lessons. Change the green room into an office.
15. Other: Practice hair braiding with D. 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 do NOT want to go run. *sigh*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.2 -
πππππππππ
πππ JUNE πππ
πππππππππ
2021πΉWord - BalanceTurning up is the ultimate success!
πΉI am in tune with my dreams
πΉI know what is right for me
πΉI will pursue my dreams and greatest passion
2021
Life Affirmations
πΉI live in congruence with my authentic self
πΉI am mindful
πΉI am creative every day
πΉI foster positivity
πΉI am compassionate[*] 1 May: 142.6- Name: Terri
- Age: 75πΉ Height: 5'2"
- SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
- Joined MFP: Jan 2015
- 1st Goal: 190 (βοΈSept 2015)
- 01 Aug 2019: 170.1
- 31 Dec 2020: 145.6
- 1 Jan 2021: 147.2
- 8 Jan: 144.2 (lowest in many years)
- 15 Jan: 145.2
- 22 Jan: 144.9
- 14 Feb: 144.0
- 11 Apr: 142.2
[*] 3 June: 144.4 (thanks to Bank holiday 4 day weekend indulgences)
[*] Total Weight Loss: 83
UGW: 142 < x > 148
Daily Habits:
Mon: β Tue: β Wed: β Thu: Fri: Sat: Sun:- Weight 142 < x > 148: β 3/7
- Reduce Fat%: β 28.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2 23.4 23.1 β>22.6
- Increase Muscle%: β 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7: 30.9: 31.6 β«
- Log CI<CO/Calories in the green β 3/7
- Steps > 7500 β 3/7
- Intentional exercise > 50 mins dailyβ 3/7
- Active hours > 6 daily β 3/7
[*] Meditation πΉ
[*] Weigh/post weight πΉ
[*] Pm: Gardening (weather permitting π)
[*] Declutter session
[*] Daily Chores πΉ
[*] Puzzles: Watch TV:
[*] Keep up to date with email πΉ
[*] Daily goals update πΉ
π¦ Jun Challenge π¦
π§π§π§π§π§π§π§
π§π§π§π§π§π§π§
π§π§π§π§π§π§π§
π§π§π§
NLNS
Jun: LNS: 1 ~|~ ME: 22
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.
I have upped The intensity of my strength workouts. Always a fraught experience, as the scale inevitably rises. It's the price I pay for better muscle definition π
@clicketykeys - Toothpaste is a great jewellery cleaner, especially for silver.
@bookmeister86 - RL can be soooo frustrating at times. We just have to keep coming back from it.
3 - Name: Terri
-
Recap 6/23 W ~ Happy Hump Day!
1) Walked dog 3.64 mi before work & saw more bunnies happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs break 14/14 boom! 17K
3) Net cals zero / 14c water Well that didn't go according to plan. Got home from concert, overtired & a little hungry, so made some popcorn. Not horrible but then I started to eat M&Ms. Lots.of.them. ACK!!!
4) GA-C/V complete APG revisions & print working copy / set up new Compliance Rate Sheet / start testing regs ~ rec'd more of requested docs = 1.5/3 working at sluggish pace
5) Make strawberry blueberry trifle / freeze extra pound cake / 7:30 concert St. James Park / one chore? yes = 4/4
6) Unplug 9:00 / Calm app / floss / retainers / Voltaren / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work) Overtired from busy evenings after work
JFT 6/24 R
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / pace in office during webinar
2) Net cals zero / 14c water
3) GA-C/V progress / clear some email backlog / webinar 2-3 / keep up w/ tracking logs
4) Aunt will call in evening / x-train? / freeze strawberries (need to finish this up) / wash dishes if time & energy
5) UNPLUG 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / VOLTAREN / Calm app before bed / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work)
At dawn severe thunderstorms were approaching so no dog walk (or x-training due to lazy). Dog wouldn't go out for her morning constitutional in rain & she decided safest place was on the old sofa in the basement, her recent go-to sanctuary. When I left for work, skies were so dark our outside dusk-to-dawn lights were lit. The heavens opened up and my car's wipers on the highest setting couldn't keep up. I was happy to pull in behind another slow-driving car for the drive below speed limit in order to (a) see the road, and (b) not hydroplane. Had to turn defrost on to clear inside glass. Wow.
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 ~ 4.30.21 not pretty ~ skipped 5.31.21
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 = 146 out of 339 in 34:00:42 / Hope 2021 Face Mask virtual 5K (benefits No Kid Hungry) anytime 5.11.21 in 58:04 / 100 Miles in May virtual challenge ~ 134.68 miles would've been more if I hadn't sluffed off on dog walks one week / Bellin (virtual) 10K on 6.19.21 after thunderstorm in 1:45:49 ave. pace 17:02 per mile / Titletown Wellness Shoreline Challenge: virtual distance from Gills Rock to Pleasant Prairie (232 miles) as many times as possible 6.12.21 - 11.26.21
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 up2 -
JFT Friday
1. 1 set of lifts. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Check in on MFP.
2. Morning: Work on green room. Make list of items to donate and items to dump. Where can pictures hang? Transportation? Umbrella / cane / sword storage. CALL DOCTOR: RS. AM walk at park. Publix: get small ziploc bags and possibly vegan treats.
3. Run lines for Little Princess. Check paypal. WRITE NOTES TO CAST.
4. Brunch: Sushi? Scrub one necklace with toothpaste. S&F script work.
5. Afternoon: Nap? Choose orgs for donations? Log reading on Beanstalk and Goodreads. Check on plates. Read: 1 hr. Run lines for Little Princess.
6. Evening: Clois action scene. Lupper: Bibimbap? OPENING NIGHT.
7. 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.
8. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: crunches, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth.
9. Upcoming: Wed/Fri livestreams. Wed book group. Sat yoga. MH Monday check-in; Tough Question Tuesday; Whatever Wednesday AMA; Thankful Thursday. Indochino suit fitting - Atlanta or Nashville? Donations to thrift store.
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
End of March: 190.4
End of April: 188.7
End of May: 191.2
Today: 192.4
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 The Prince (tr. Tim Parks, Russell Price, or Robert Adams), The Secret Adversary (Christie), Hood Feminism (Mikki Kendall), Caste (Isabel Wilkerson).
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 β 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. Summer: Organize photos with the family. Write Clois. Write Stuffy and Friends. Create PDFs for video lessons. Change the green room into an office.
15. Other: Practice hair braiding with D. 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 morning's run sucked, but I did it! So that's not nothing.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 -
Yesterday was a less irritating day. I'd go so far as to say it was quite a good day actually. Consequently, eating was better! Didn't do all of my goals - wasn't feeling amazing so couldn't face the budgeting - but did most of them including making some nice healthy soup which I will eat today.
@cschmitz110515 Thanks for your advice re the house furnishing. I definitely agree about only buying what we can afford. We're quite lucky because the house we've gone for is a bit less expensive than we budgeted for (it's a bit less pretty on the outside and is slightly outside the 'desirable' area which means it's cheaper than other options...) so we can cover the refurbishment etc within the mortgage, which is likely only to be 1% so that's a pretty cheap form of borrowing. We should definitely consider though what we need to get though and what is a luxury to add to the house over time, as it's still borrowing which I generally avoid. Also because, I don't know when I'm going to actually have the time to research and buy all the stuff. I've never bought, say, a washing machine before. How does one know what washing machine to buy??? I was looking at them and they range in price from like Β£250 - 1000! I don't want to get an expensive one, but I don't want to buy one that's so cheap it conks out after like a year. No idea how one figures out what is good value. And it's going to be like that for every item on the list..... So yes, prioritisation will be key
@TerriRichardson112 You are right, RL is frustrating. I will work on accepting that rather than giving into the frustration.
Anyway, yesterday's goals:bookmeister86 wrote: Β»Log everything I eat
Be in the green with a deficit
Do exercise DVD/ run/ both
Drink 4 bottles water
No alcohol
Get 5,000 steps
Take a morning and afternoon break (even if just 2 mins
Check emails at intervals only
Make healthy lunches
Update food order to include picnic food
Do more budget workWasn't feeling particularly well - we decided to power through it on Sunday
Today's goals:
Log everything I eat
Be within maintenance
Do exercise DVD
Drink 4 bottles water
Get 5,000 steps
Take a morning and afternoon break
Check emails at intervals only
Buy present for friend/friend's baby
Happy Friday everyone!2 -
Been awol, but mostly just enjoying a little holiday with the family at the beach. Lazy days playing in the surf and enjoying the sunshine. Evenings filled with family fun and good food. The girls learned to surf and last night we went on a nighttime kayak tour where we saw manatee and alligators up c close. When it got pitch black we got to see bioluminescent algae. It was really cool to kayak and see the blue glow with every stroke. Got up early this morning to see the Sun rise, it was a bit too cloudy, but it was still pretty. Today is our last day here, so Iβm going to soak it in. Tomorrow is a very long drive home, about 13 hours drive time not including traffic and stops. Totally worth it!
Back on the wagon starting Monday. I gotta get this weight under control!
My morning view:
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Recap 6/24 R
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / pace in office during webinar 13/14 & 9K
2) Net cals zero / 14c water -78 & 12c
3) GA-C/V progress / clear some email backlog / webinar 2-3 / keep up w/ tracking logs = 4/4
4) Aunt will call in evening nice chat > 1 hour & glad to hear Mom is doing well post-surgery / x-train? no time / freeze strawberries (need to finish this up) + 1 batch muffins + overnight oats / wash dishes if time & energy no time = 2/4
5) UNPLUG 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / VOLTAREN / Calm app before bed / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work) = 3/6
JFT 6/25 F
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks
2) Net cals zero / 14c water
3) GA-C/V / pick up records 10:00 / submit PAR, PRO, KRO s/s / update Project Status s/s
4) Wash dishes / check DVR / declutter 15 min.
5) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / Voltaren / Calm app before bed / 7:00 alarm (farmers market early)
So far I have "worked out" aka walked dog, only 2 days this week, and no x-training. I've been working in the kitchen every evening after work, making things with the flat (8-10 qts.) of strawberries I bought on the weekend. That has been more time on my feet than I'm used to. Rainy weather pattern has been part of the issue, too. Tired when I go to bed, and not inclined to get up early lately. I'll give myself this week to get through, then back to 5 days per week!
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 ~ 4.30.21 not pretty ~ skipped 5.31.21
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 = 146 out of 339 in 34:00:42 / Hope 2021 Face Mask virtual 5K (benefits No Kid Hungry) anytime 5.11.21 in 58:04 / 100 Miles in May virtual challenge ~ 134.68 miles would've been more if I hadn't sluffed off on dog walks one week / Bellin (virtual) 10K on 6.19.21 after thunderstorm in 1:45:49 ave. pace 17:02 per mile / Titletown Wellness Shoreline Challenge: virtual distance from Gills Rock to Pleasant Prairie (232 miles) as many times as possible 6.12.21 - 11.26.21
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 up2
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