JUST FOR TODAY -- Daily Commitment Thread for 2021

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  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,317 Member
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    @littleblackskirt i can’t imagine how hard it is to calm a little who just doesn’t understand. You are an amazing mom & grandmother for doing all you can to make this transition easier for your son & grandson.
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,317 Member
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    pridesabtch wrote: »

    JFT Friday
    - Weigh :smiley:
    - Shower :(
    - Take doggie to Vet :smiley: Hubby took him
    - work by 8:00 :smiley:
    - Try to put out a few fires and let the other smolder until Monday. 🤦‍♀️
    - Log food. 😀
    - Stay green😀
    - pick up doggie😃
    - love on doggie😀
    - no alcohol😀
    .

    Ended up taking a half day yesterday and taking an easy bike ride to clear my mind before picking up the pooch. Glad I did, he needs a lot of care. They say the bleeding is normal, but I didn’t expect there to be so much it. Tim slept downstairs with him last night and I kept the other dog, El, upstairs with me. He’s worried about his brother, but there is no way we can let him be downstairs.

    Realized today we aren’t going to be able to have the family over for Thanksgiving with Boomer still convalescing. Of course we’ve already done the shopping for a 12 person meal. What we are likely to do is cook all of the food and take it to my sister in laws to eat. Or we’ll kennel El and leave Boomer to roam downstairs and not let people down there. Sigh, we’ll figure it out.

    No real plans today. Hubby has been doing a good job of keeping the blood cleaned up, but we are going to have to work together to sponge bathe the dog later today. He’s just nasty.

    JFT Saturday
    - Weigh 😃
    - Log food
    - Stay green


  • beachwalker99
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    Friday 11/19
    Log - :)
    Stay green on calories and sodium - :/ - over on sodium, but not by much
    Water - :)
    Easy dinner - :) - Pizza for the win! I didn't even have to order or pick it up.
    Make Thanksgiving shopping list - Nope
    Cross something off this week's chore list - Bits here and there, but didn't get much done.

    JFT Saturday 11/19
    Log
    Stay green on calories and sodium
    Water
    Errands
    Make Thanksgiving shopping list
    Double down on household chores
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,475 Member
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    @Snowflake1968 Race events, ideally in person, and virtual challenges really keep me motivated. It's that darn competitiveness in me. LOL

    @pridesabtch Thanks for the encouragement, and so glad your pupper is home. Prayers for quick healing & recovery.

    Recap F 11/19
    1) Walked dog 3.81 mi before work :smiley: happy dog & happy me
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks :smiley: 15.7K & 14/14 boom!
    3) Net calories zero / 14c water :) red 91, sodium high :( 12c
    4) ROP-BJ testing / draft inquiry email to TG Director too busy & forgot / update Project Status s/s / submit PRO, KRO, PAR s/s by 2:00 = 3/4
    5) Bank on way home / call mom <3 for chat & dad he was busy, but I'll see them both on Thurs. / wash dishes / maybe another ta-da? minor but TA-DA = 3/4
    6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / Calm app didn't need / no alarm Sat. yay = 4/6

    JFT Sat. 11/20 ~ some goals already done, but posting for my accountability
    1) Walked dog 5.23 mi ~ didn't start out to go that far, but so nice to walk in daylight, decent weather & had the time :smiley: happy dog & happy me, 8.71 miles to medal goal
    2) Indoor winter market :smiley: surprised how many local farmers & vendors there, got fish, meat, eggs, late season produce
    3) Dinner out with friends P&B ~ one adult beverage, choose something good (it's all good there) & log best guesstimate. Net cals not horrible. Drink water.
    4) Take compost bucket out to bin / meal plan & grocery list / another ta-da?
    5) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / Calm all / 7:45 alarm (church 9:00 & walk dog before Packers game)

    2021 Goals:
    1) Weight 150#
    2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
    3) Post weekly weigh-in on JFT for accountability. Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I peek occasionally other days. My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale.
    4) Take measurements & log on MFP every month end ~ remember this year! ~ 1.31.21 ~ 2.28.21 ~ 4.3.21 ~ 4.30.21 not pretty ~ skipped 5.31.21 & 6.30.21 ~ 7.31.21 accountable ~ 9.1.21 horrible after vacation but recorded ~ 9.30.21 small improvements yay ~ 10.31.21
    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 (228 miles) as many times as possible 6.12.21 - 11.26.21 / Packers 5K IN PERSON 7.24.21 48:36 ave. pace 15:39 / Bellin Women's Pink Pumpkin 5K IN PERSON 10.2.21 47:34 ave. pace 15:19 second half pace 14:48 / Run for the Hill of It (trail) 5K 10.9.21 in person 52:10 ave. pace 16:48 hill climb 1:44
    7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together ~ excellent goal last year that should be repeated
    8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states) ~ had this goal in 2020 and how ironic
    9) Declutter bedroom, home office and basement ~ made good progress in 2020 & want to keep it up

    Word for 2021: Gratitude ~ be mindful of & appreciate my many blessings
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,475 Member
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    With all the recent changes in Community, I finally figured out the Search feature to find my prior weigh-in post. Not sure if process was always there, or I finally noticed. LOL

    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 64, 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! :smiley:
    5/31/17 = 180.5 two end of month celebrations / committed to posting weekly weigh-in
    06/03 = 177.5
    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 surprise
    09/02/17 = 170.0 Woohoo! Officially overweight, not obese :smiley:
    09/09 = 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 week
    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!
    12/09/17 = 158.5 first time in 10 years my weight is 1-5-anything! :D
    12/16 = 158.0 no work parties or food days & stuck with CICO
    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 :star:
    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 :smiley:
    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! :p
    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 :star:
    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 < 1:30 :star:
    06/16/18 = 152.0 lowest weight all year :smiley:
    06/23 = 156.0 end of vacation week & lots of eating out
    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 :star:
    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 :star:
    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 :star: 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 :star:
    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 :D
    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 :star: (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 :star: (goal < 2 min.)
    10/19 = 165.5
    10/26 = 165.0 slowly but surely... my lifestyle is NOT a diet :D
    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 = 165.5
    12/28/19 = 168.5 spent 75% of 2019 in 160s... not the plan :p
    01/04/20 = stomach flu 1/4 - 1/5 & slow recovery 1/6 - 1/7 ~ lost unhealthy amount of weight quickly
    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 :star:
    02/15 = 166.0
    02/22 = 167.0 not sure about accuracy of exercise calories logged this week
    02/29 = 165.0 yay
    3/2/20 Dr. B recommended getting my weight back down for relief of mild arthritis in both my knees. Another incentive.
    03/07 = 165.5 several very red days ~ oops
    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 :p
    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)
    01/23/21 = 162.0 lack of meal planning
    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
    06/26/21 = 173.0 stressful week (mom's knee surgery Mon.) & only 2 workouts
    07/03/21 = 173.5
    07/10/21 = 173.0 workouts not consistent (somewhat weather related)
    07/17/21 = 174.0 have been bumping along on the struggle bus, hopefully getting that out of my system
    07/24/21 = 174.5 Packers 5K in person 48.36 ave. pace 15.39 :star:
    07/31/21 = 173.5 remembered to take & log monthly measurements ~ now to improve
    08/07/21 = 174.5 two restaurant dinners, two evenings w/ beer, excess snacking ~ could've been worse
    08/14/21 = 174.5 at least no gain
    08/21/21 = 173.5 17th wedding anniversary & start of vacation
    08/28/21 = 176.5 lots of eating out & adult beverages & no regrets
    09/04/21 = 176.0 first family picnic in two years
    09/11/21 = 176.0
    09/18/21 = 176.0 not loving this trend since vacation but better than gaining
    09/25/21 = 175.5 any downward trend is good, no matter how small
    10/02/21 = 175.0 Pink Pumpkin 5K in person 47:34 ave. pace 15:19 & 2nd half 14:48 ave. pace :star:
    10/09/21 = 175.0 carb loaded before race / Run for Hill of It (trail) 5K in person 52:10.2 ave. pace 16:48 & hill climb 1:44 :star:
    10/16/21 = 174.5 better nutrition analysis & some dietary changes, more accurate logging
    10/23/21 = 173.5 tracking more accurately works LOL
    10/30/21 = 175.0 two days of seminar food
    11/06/21 = 174.0 want a medal 🏅 in my virtual challenge ~ 33.5 miles this week
    11/13/21 = 172.0 better tracking, nutrition & less sodium (some days) plus 29.51 miles this week ~ only 37.24 miles by 11/25 to a medal
    11/20/21 = 170.5 at beginning of Nov. I started daily weigh-ins and tracking in separate app for visual feedback, after break of several years for daily tracking... seems to be helping me stay on target better ~ after dog walk this morning only 8.71 miles left to medal goal

    “Have 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 ~ <3 ~ Eat Well ~ Be Active
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,582 Member
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    Hour commitment -shared our favorite sandwich.. now for a five hour walk! I won’t eat again until dinner.
  • MrsHermit
    MrsHermit Posts: 195 Member
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    @Snowflake1968 Thank you. I hope it works out too.

    Today is official weigh day for me. Below are stats in case anyone is interested:

    Highest Weight: 262
    Starting weight with MFP: 260 lbs (morbidly obese) Oct 22, 2021

    Current weight: 251.4 lbs (-5.6 lbs)
    Weekly weight loss/gain: -1 lbs
    Total weight lost from highest: -10.6 lbs

    What I've learned so far:
    - exercise in the evening after eating has less impact than exercise in the morning before eating, regardless of same caloric intake

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    JFT:
    make some bread/snacks for DH 🎶
    calories green
    journal
    work on list of specific, miniscule goals and routine for this week to keep focused and moving
    pray and read
    sew
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,732 Member
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    JFT - Saturday Nov 20
    1.5L of water - 👿
    JFT Post - 🙂

    JFT - Sunday Nov 21
    1.5L of water
    JFT Post
    Log all food

    I’m tired and going to head to bed. I’ll catch up more tomorrow.
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 949 Member
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    @MrsHermit and @pridesabtch thank you for your kind words re grandson. I hope Boomer recovers quickly, a stressful time for you.
    littleblackskirt wrote: »

    My goal this weekend is not to comfort eat, get outside for a bit, and keep calm and comfort grandson.

    Saturday went well, managed all my goals. I didn't intend going for a walk, but ended up being out for about 2 hours. So I'm aching a bit today! Accompanied son and grandson to the park (again! I don't find play parks very exciting lol). Then we took him to see the Christmas lights being switched on in town. There were stalls and loud music and a lot of people, not something I would normally choose to attend, but we wanted him to see the lights. It's the first time I've been in a big crowd since before Covid started.

    Food wise was good, I even said no thank you to a free pizza. I just realised I wasn't hungry even though mealtime was late, and it seemed silly to eat for the sake of it. There's a high possibility I may have one tonight though :) Shop does a small 6 inch one which is plenty.

    So same goals again for Sunday. Not sure how much I will get outside, it's sunny but cold, good walking weather, but I really want to watch the F1 race, it's nearing the end of the season and don't want to miss anything! It's a shared interest with younger son, and company for him.
  • beachwalker99
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    Saturday 11/20
    Log - :)
    Stay green on calories and sodium - Over on both
    Water - :)
    Errands - Took a nap instead
    Make Thanksgiving shopping list - :)
    Double down on household chores - :) Got a lot done!

    JFT Sunday 11/21
    Log
    Stay green on calories and sodium
    Water
    Walk or bike
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,317 Member
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    pridesabtch wrote: »

    JFT Saturday
    - Weigh 😃
    - Log food😃
    - Stay green😀


    I was technically green yesterday, but I really think my calories are closer to maintenance than 1 pound loss. Either way, my weight was up a tick today which was expected and ok.

    Happy Sunday y’all!

    JFT Sunday

    - church/Sunday school
    - Walmart
    - Lunch
    - Log food
    - Stay green
    - Clean house

  • Janele0627
    Janele0627 Posts: 231 Member
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    Thanks to everyone who gave me suggestions about motivation <3
    This is a really great community to be part of!

    I'm taking it easy today, because of a hectic weekend/morning.

    But I would like to:

    - Do 30 minutes of yoga
    - Drink water, water, water!
  • MrsHermit
    MrsHermit Posts: 195 Member
    edited November 2021
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    Yesterday/Saturday JFT
    make some bread/snacks for DH 🎶
    calories green :frowning:
    journal 🎶
    work on list of specific, miniscule goals and routine for this week to keep focused and moving 🎶
    pray and read🎶
    sew :disappointed:

    Highest known weight: 262.2lb Current weight as of 11-21: 252.0 lbs

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    JFT Sunday 11-21
    Follow routine goals
    exercise before eating 🎶
    calories green and below 1500
    kitchen often for noshing DH
    kitchen often to make food for requested care package
    get to each of 7 goals today
    close door, put on book/music, sew/knit - gifts for DH
    music while kitchen/chores
    it will be okay
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,582 Member
    edited November 2021
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    Hour commitment - we’re walking hours each day. Love San Francisco. Tomorrow onward to Eureka for 4 days. Finished dinner, now I won’t eat again until tomorrow.
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 949 Member
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    Sunday was okay. Spent a lot of it with family. I didn't go for a walk, but did get quite a few chores done.
    Foodwise was okay, though I think I'll have gone over calories a bit. Not stressing about it, it was a relaxing Sunday.

    JFT Monday 22nd Nov

    Foot exercises
    Back exercises
    Sensible meals
    Only one snack
    Clear paperwork
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,067 Member
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    Live! Laugh! Love!!! NOW!!! Mindfully!!!

    'Just for today' is such a positive phrase. 'Just for an hour', 'just for now'. One day at a time; one step at a time; one pound at a time, we will get to where we want to be, slowly and steadily.

    @Janele0627 - Creating good habits is crucial for me. I make one little change at a time, and do it for a month until it sticks. Once it's a habit, it becomes much easier. You can adapt the habits as you need to, and tag new habits onto old habits. I've stopped using the terms goals/targets as I feel they set us up for 'failure'.
    @cschmitz110515 - MFP reinstated some things temporarily and changed others because there were so many complaints. It will change again, but hopefully in a more user friendly way rather than all at once.
    @pridesabtch - (((hugs))) poor little pooch. You must be so worried. Puppy prayers.
    @littleblackskirt - Bravo taking the strain for your son and grandson. I know what you mean about the crowds. Our town lights switch on was on Sat and we went to the Christmas Fayre early to avoid the crowds. Even then it was too many people for my liking.
    @Snowflake1968 - So sorry you aren't feeling well at the minute. I know what you mean about not wanting to go out walking the stores.
    @mytime6630 - That's quite a workload you have taken on.
    @MrsHermit - That's a lot to cope with in a short time. One step at a time will all add up. Re exercise: I think we are more energetic in the mornings, so exercise has more impact.

    You will already have gathered that lists and routine are part of my lexicon of tools. Habits are much more useful than motivation. I track my daily habits and love filling in those little boxes. It's all the motivation I need 😂
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    🎯 JFT ONE GOAL CHALLENGE 🎯
    Thu 11: DH has gone out birdwatching with his pal, so I am planning a ME day. 
    Had a lovely restful day.
    Fri 12: Go for a walk with DH or plant up some more bulbs.
    We planted bulbs.
    Sat 13: Put away all the cardmaking stuff from making daughter's birthday card
    All back where it belongs 😂
    Sun 14: Visit daughter to celebrate her upcoming birthday on 18 Nov We had a lovely lunch with daughter and grandsons.
    Mon 15: Make a thank you card for my friend. We are having coffee tomorrow morning.
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    Tues 16: Finish planting the main winter planters ✅
    Wed 17: change /launder bedding✅
    Thu 18: work on one of my Christmas projects✅
    Fri 19: Get through my Gynae appointment this morning, and take it easy afterwards. It was very unpleasant and unsuccessful. I will have to go in for a day procedure to sort out the problem.
    I had a prolapse a number of years ago and had a silicone donut implant to hold things in place. It’s needs checked from time to time, but they were been unable to remove both in Sept and today, hence the day procedure under local anaesthetic. One of the ‘joys’ of getting older.
    Sat 20: Complete Week 1 Hogwarts tasks ✅
    Sun 21: Rest day + family Skype ✅
    Mon 22: laundry and other chores

    Turning up is the ultimate success! 
    Personal stats
    [*] 6 Oct : 141.6
    [*] 9 Nov: 139.6
    [*] Total Weight Loss: 87 (SmartScale app)
    Focus: maintain > 145

    November goal: maintenance 
    Daily Habits: Week 3
    Mon: 🍁 Tue: 🍁 Wed: 🍁 Thu: 🍁
    Fri: 🍁 Sat: 🍁 Sun: 🍁

    One week left of November.
    Have a great 🦃🎉 Thanksgiving Week 🎉🦃


    Daily Habits Reset - 2021
    Personal Stats
    Terri: Female; 76 next birthday; Northern Ireland; married > 55 years; ex Maths teacher; volunteer group leader for U3A (University of the Third Age - life-long learning charity)
    SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
    LW: 139.2 (Nov 2021)
    CW: 139.6
    GW: < 145

    Daily Habits Update - November 2021
    These are the habits I have been developing since joining MFP in Jan 2015.
    • Log ALL CI/CO (Daily)
    • Stay under goal (Daily)
    • Balance macros/micros (Daily)
    • Hydrate adequately (Daily)
    • Choose healthy snacks (Daily)
    • Steps > 7500 (Daily)
    • Stretch before/after workouts
    • 15+ minutes Cardio > 5 days a week
    • 15+ mins Strength > 5 days a week
    • 15+ mins Flexibility > 5 days a week i
    • Active hours > 6
    • Practice self-care (Daily)
    • Stay up to date with accounts (monthly)
    • Mindfulness Practice/meditation ((Daily - morning/evening)
    • 1 > 15 mins Declutter sessions (Daily)
    • Be creative
    • Purchase essential items only
    • Read > 1 book from 'to read' pile
    • Complete > 2 ongoing craft projects (monthly)
    • Learn something new
    • 11pm - shutdown of all devices
    • Clean up sweep of downstairs after shutdown(daily)
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    THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.
    REMINDERS: One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!

  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,317 Member
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    pridesabtch wrote: »
    JFT Sunday

    - church/Sunday school :smiley:
    - Walmart :smiley:
    - Lunch :smiley:
    - Log food :smiley:
    - Stay green :smiley:
    - Clean house :neutral: Half assed, but straightened

    With the healing pooch, we have been staying pretty close to home, but we did go to church and run a few errands yesterday. I took a nap, which lasted way longer than it should, but I've been sleeping on the couch with our other dog at night to keep him upstairs and not whining. The couch is not really made for me and a boxer, but we've managed pretty well until last night. Last night I accidently rolled him off the couch trying to get the blanket. I caught his upper body so his head didn't hit, but boy dogs do not fall with grace like a cat. After that he decided to sleep in the chair beside me instead of on me which was nice. I tried to go to bed in bed, but hubby was snoring worse than the dog so I went back to the couch which is actually quite comfy without the dog.

    Busy day at work today, but my daughter should be home form college when I get home today. She wasn't supposed to be in until tomorrow, so it's a happy surprise.

    Dog is doing better, the bleeding has slowed and he is scheduled to have his ports removed Wednesday. Poor thing cannot get used to the cone on his head. He runs into everything and gets stuck in corners. Poor thing. Gotta give him a sponge bath this evening to clean up his fur from him laying in pools of fluid. So gross.

    JFT Monday
    - Up at 5:00 :( decided to sleep in until 6:15)
    - Weigh :smiley: I did it, but it was up likely from the sodium this weekend
    - Work by 7:00 :smiley:
    - Morning Meetings :smiley:
    - Equipment installations
    - Document revisions / approvals
    - GLU Data crunching
    - Doc appointment
    - Family dinner
    - Go to Verizon to get Christmas gifts for the girls. The youngest needs a new phone and they are BOGO so the oldest gets one too. Granted its the 12 not the 13, but for BOGO you can't pass that up. Still an upgrade over the 10s they have.
    - Log food
    - Stay green
    - No alcohol

    Have a lovely Monday y'all!
  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 960 Member
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    Sunday 11/21
    Log - :)
    Stay green on calories and sodium - :)
    Water - :)
    Walk or bike - :)

    JFT Monday 11/22
    Log
    Stay green on calories and sodium
    Water
    Laundry
    2 chores
    Set up quizzes for CRN classes
  • Janele0627
    Janele0627 Posts: 231 Member
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    JFT 11/22
    - Up by 7:30
    - Morning routine
    - Vitamins
    - 20 minutes of cardio
    - 64 oz of water
    - Pick up groceries
    - Log everything
    - Night routine
    - Bed by 10:30
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,475 Member
    edited November 2021
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    I didn't post JFT Sunday, but kept all my JFTers in my heart and thoughts, and followed my usual daily goals. Hubby and I had great time at dinner with friends Sat. and I took home half main course, had only 1 adult beverage & no dessert, so win! Sunday evening I pan-fried perch and roasted brussels sprouts & turnips. Like @pridesabtch my net calories were technically green (just) but probably more like maintenance. My scale this morning showed a gain, but my trend on my daily tracking app is good, and I realize today is a blip.

    My main challenges this week are hubby is off work all week and that may change my weeknight suppers. Plus Thanksgiving Day (US) on Thursday, over 5 hours in car, to be spent with my extended family & lots of yummy food and football. I'm not going to stress over any of it, just do my best, and enjoy time with hubby and family.

    JFT 11/22 M - Planned rest day, first one in seven days. Only 4 miles left to reach 456 miles for the virtual challenge and my medal!
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks
    2) Net calories zero / 14c water
    3) ROP-BJ finish video review & related checklists
    4) Pick up meal order on way home / mail TY card / debone leftover rotisserie chicken / put away clean clothes / another ta-da?
    5) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / Calm all / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work & complete virtual challenge)

    2021 Goals:
    1) Weight 150#
    2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
    3) Post weekly weigh-in on JFT for accountability. Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I peek occasionally other days. My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale.
    4) Take measurements & log on MFP every month end ~ remember this year! ~ 1.31.21 ~ 2.28.21 ~ 4.3.21 ~ 4.30.21 not pretty ~ skipped 5.31.21 & 6.30.21 ~ 7.31.21 accountable ~ 9.1.21 horrible after vacation but recorded ~ 9.30.21 small improvements yay ~ 10.31.21
    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 (228 miles) as many times as possible 6.12.21 - 11.26.21 / Packers 5K IN PERSON 7.24.21 48:36 ave. pace 15:39 / Bellin Women's Pink Pumpkin 5K IN PERSON 10.2.21 47:34 ave. pace 15:19 second half pace 14:48 / Run for the Hill of It (trail) 5K 10.9.21 in person 52:10 ave. pace 16:48 hill climb 1:44
    7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together ~ excellent goal last year that should be repeated
    8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states) ~ had this goal in 2020 and how ironic
    9) Declutter bedroom, home office and basement ~ made good progress in 2020 & want to keep it up

    Word for 2021: Gratitude ~ be mindful of & appreciate my many blessings

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