The MLP Arena
Pony Talk => Off Topic => Topic started by: Crowning_Glory13 on July 12, 2020, 06:47:17 AM
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Healthy Pony is Back!!!
This pony is fed up with being upset with herself. I make excuses after excuses on why things dont get accomplished or I say thing like "when I loose I can do..." and yet I have nothing in place to reach that goal...Healthy Pony helped me.
I had a fast food addiction that still looks its head but with the help of healthy pony I manage it so much better! Well I want to start living the life I want and break my lazy habits! So I am starting Healthy Pony again to help me...and I hope to help you as well.
Healthy Pony has no specifics. Your goals that make you feel happy is what Healthy Pony is about. It's a place to Vent and to cheer for others. Anyone can enter and anyone can come cheer. Sign ups are open anytime but there will be an award:) I feel best when I am giving so it will come from me:)
Let's Get Signed Up
Healthy Pony Starts Today and Goes to September 1st.
Sign Up Post:
What is your big goals?
What are the small goals to reach the big Goal?
Tell us something you like about yourself:)
Then each day give yourself a rating.
0: for I chose to be lazy, and that is ok we all deserve a break.
1: My day was way to crazy from morning to bed that I couldn't try, or ability was not towards our goals. But I still thought of them and that is deserving. (we all have busy days it happens)
2: I was able to work on my goals
5: I had a super awesome day of accomplishing or just doing what I can towards my goals.
If you get 100 points total you get a prize from me:) I wint be keeping track, so it's all on you.:)
CG sign up:
Big Goals
1. Play Piano Daily
2. Work Out Daily
3. Knit Daily
4. Be more active Daily
Small Goals.
1. Each day doing something active. Weather it is my piano, knitting, body.
2. Stop coming home after work sitting on my butt and phone...trying to do 1 thing a day.
3. Being nice to myself. Yelling at myself and talk mean about me is not helping so time for positive things
What do I like about myself?
I try. I do things to try and be better and I hope others see that just trying is awesome:)
Can not wait to see who will join me:) you do not have to follow my sign up at all. It's a guide to try. Use this forum for a path that helps you
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I want to play! I'm not good at remembering to post but I do enjoy participating in these.
Right now my main goal is to get closer to the weight recommended by the BMI scale--even though I take that recommendation with a grain of salt and will stop when I feel my weight is right regardless of what it says. I want to get as close to where I want to be as it is safe to do before my next physical in September. I know that I can't get there completely before my physical but I should be able to get much closer than I am now. :)
To get there I've been using an app called My Net Diary to track the calories I'm eating and it's been very helpful. I've used it to set a weight loss goal that is attainable by September and once I reach it I will set another small loss goal and repeat the process until I'm where I want to be.
I would also like to improve my running time. I've always hated running but during one of the previous healthy pony challenges someone mentioned a Couch to 5K challenge that I have been doing. I've done it through once the way it said (short runs working up to long runs) and I've almost finished going through it again backwards (long runs down to short runs) to help me get faster. (I know it sounds weird but it seems to be working.) Once I get through it the second time I'll go through it again short runs to long runs and see if I can't get that speed up even more for longer periods of time.
I'm also still trying to finish up various art projects so I can move them along and clean them out of my closet. One craft at a time...
Ooh...I also need to get those boxes of G3s out of my closet. I need to figure out if I'm going to do a drawing or first come first served on those. I put them together as "mystery boxes" over a year ago and then we had a crappy winter so I couldn't get to the post office and then I tore my ACL so I really couldn't get to the post office with boxes and crutches so I'm not even sure what's in the boxes anymore. They are truly a mystery now. :lol:
Also, I think it might be time to look for a new job. The part timers run the schedule and the full timers are being expected to work odd hours while doing all the things the part timers "don't like" to do. And since we've been closed, there isn't much that the part timers are qualified to do except the stuff they don't like to do so they wander around complaining that there's "nothing" to do and the full timers can't get anything done but what the part timers should be doing. And the director refuses to address the issues and make the part timers do anything but she'll write up the full timers for not getting their work done as well as the part timers' work. And heaven help anyone who says anything about it! It's gotten old and all of the full timers are looking to jump ship. I'll keep my eyes open for this one but I don't know if I'll be able to find anything right now.
Something I like about myself is that I'm stubborn when it comes to getting what I want (in a good way). For example, I know that I want to eat a bag of Brookside Dark Chocolate with Pomegranate but I will be good and keep the bag closed until I reach my goal weight and then I will be reasonable when I do open it up to indulge. And I like that I can take something, paint it, and then find it a new home with someone who will enjoy it. :)
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WELCOME!!! I am so excited to have busy. Posting once in awhile is great too:)
Post Merge: July 12, 2020, 10:37:55 AM
I got the time to read the entire post pokeyonekenobi!!! Way to go with the running g app. I remember that one. I am so glad it is working for you. Your stubbornness is awesome...I could not resist...it sounds so tasty. As for G3...that could be a fun giveaway or the mystery box. If I get more funds I totally be up for a purchase or a right now I could totally do a wing trade:)
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Ok...I give myself a 1. It would have been a 2 if I was more mindful of my eating...4 cookies and chocolate peanutbutter cups....sigh I know I can do better.
I am 170 pounds...yeah I feel embarrassed my height makes this on board with unhealthy weight that could cause issue...I do have a heart condition and 4 cookies will not help that...I do hope as I go that number will show some decrease or I will feel better about myself. If I feel happy then I am doing good:)
I played piano for 30min and I will do some stretching. I have an app that will help me do the splits!!! I have always wanted to learn:) stretching g is good for the body.
Good luck to all of you:)
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Some days just require cookies. :cookie: I haven't tried to do the splits since I did gymnastics in middle school. Good for you!
I'm going to go ahead and give myself a 5. I ran on the treadmill and when I first started the challenge almost 6 months ago my "running" speed was at a 20 minute mile--yes, most people could walk it faster than that but I had to keep telling myself that it would get better once my ACL healed a bit more. I got to be one of the lucky small percentage that has issues recovering from ACL surgery. I literally couldn't lift my leg from a bent position to a straight one. It still doesn't go completely straight and my surgery was a year and a half ago. Today I ran part of the time at a 12 minute pace.
I also managed to stay within the calories allotted by the app I've been using--even while allowing myself a quarter of a donut. I have to say that I was disappointed in the donut. It tasted like they needed to freshen up their cooking oil. :huh: Oh well. It's fresh fruit season and I've got to get some more plums. My niece and nephews finished mine off.
And once I finish posting I'm going to sit down and paint while watching Young Sheldon. That show cracks me up!
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Can I post?
Post Merge: July 14, 2020, 05:17:35 PM
I have tried all day to post and it would not work...no clue. I was inspired to have a 5 day. Pokeyonekanobi was a huge asset for that mind set. Thank you!! I was great eating morning snack and lunch(teacher has to eat with kids) I took little the kids helped out...except snack...had more pumpkin pudding than I should have...was ready to do piano but hubby got home early. I might get a stretch in. But overall 2. I kept a better mindset and still tried to reach the goals. I will stretch...that is easy. Keep up the good work.
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I'll join :)
Right now I'm still packing up to move into my new apartment. I want to try and get as much done as I can each day and hopefully be ready to hire movers next week. This is a health goal because most of my emotional issues come from living with my parents and sister. Being alone is going to be great for my mental health.
As far as physical health goes, my apartment is on the second story. I have a very hard time going up and down the stairs but there is no other way in since it's a private entrance (with a nice balcony :) ). I've already bought myself a stair climber dolly to help haul up groceries and stuff. I'm hoping that after moving in and using the stairs daily that I'll get strength back in my legs (my left leg is very weak and doesn't want to lift my body) and also I'll be able to eat healthier and ride my upright bike again. I used my bike every day until I had to move it out of my bedroom while I rearranged furniture. My sister moved it outside on the lanai even though she had no right or reason to do that. It got dirty quickly and has been out there ever since. So one of my "getting ready to move" goals is to clean it off and bring it back inside.
Along with the health goals I have some others for after I move in. Like buying furniture :) I need a sofa, a dining room set and a washer & dryer. I'm excited to shop for furniture since I've never really done it before. I've only ever bought things like bookcases and desks that you put together yourself. Never a nice piece of furniture from an actual furniture store.
So here's my sign up!
Big Goals
1. Pack as much as I can each day
2. Aim to hire movers sometime around the 20th-24th
3. Officially move in!
Small Goals.
1. Bring easier to carry items to the apartment
2. Try to push past the pain in my back instead of giving into it right away
3. Stop eating so many carbs.
What do I like about myself?
My mind is in a good place right now. I'm motivated and excited to move in.
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Welcome!!! I have moved a lot...I literally just moved June 15!!! So I totally get the frustration and motivation but good for having a great mind set. You have a great plan going forward and family can be bummers...mind kind of did cruddy things until I moved. Glad to help you on your journey!
I will be a 1 today. My hubby birthday is today so it will be home, out to dinner, and bed...but I am doing g well at eating little with the kids! Fingers crossed for nap time.
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Okay, I'll play.
Big goals:
#1 and most urgent: shift my entire day's schedule back by several hours. Right now, my household doesn't all wake up until 9 or 10 some mornings (not me, unfortunately; I still have to be up way early, but the kids...), breakfast doesn't get served till 11 or later, kids' naps run from 3:30-6-ish, and I'm lucky if I can get all the kids down for bed by 10:30/11, and I haven't been getting into bed myself until 12:30/1 a.m...I have always been a night owl and always will be. Pretty unacceptable, considering school is starting soon! My son is starting full-day kindergarten (last year he was just in afternoon 4K, which totally enabled our 'lazy' schedule), and I just don't know how I'm going to get him there by 8. I figure that in order to get 3 kids out of bed, fed, dressed, and have myself put together to leave the house at 7:30 (he goes to school in another town), I need to get up my 6 at the latest. I'm so overwhelmed at how I'm going to make that happen. I've been trying and trying for weeks to shift everything back, but it just never works. Mealtimes are the worst; I spend like 2 hours in the kitchen preparing, forcing kids to eat, and cleaning up every meal. That's a LOT of time in the kitchen. I made Hamburger Helper the other night, and it still took 2 hours, so it's not just a matter of simplifying things. I am extremely poor at time management.
Smaller goals:
I need to gain weight and get healthier. I lost a ton of weight during the last month of my twin pregnancy due to a respiratory illness and hospitalization (I'm probably the only person in the world capable of losing weight during a twin pregnancy, haha), and it seems like I've been slowly wasting away ever since. Breastfeeding burns calories like nobody's business, and I'm doing it for 2! I mean, you are literally burning 500 calories a day for just sitting on your butt (and that's for only one baby!). I'm so tired of seeing my ribs and collarbone through my chest; it's revolting and makes me feel old. I've started exercising recently, because I had no muscle tone whatsoever from all the sitting, and was stiff and sore all the time from inactivity, and I'm starting to feel better because of it, but that just burns more calories :(
I need to work towards getting our basement remodel done. My girls' room still needs the new carpet to be installed (waiting on my husband to do that), and it needs to be painted (very tedious project, as I am hoping to paint an argyle pattern on one wall as an accent wall and I have no clue how to do the measurements). Also, I'm working on putting away all the outgrown baby clothes, and I'm stalled up on this a bit...embarrassed to admit I'm a bit emotional about getting rid of anything, as these girls were most likely our last babies. I know the reward for clearing this stuff out is getting a hobby room where I can store my ponies, but I'm still having a hard time.
I'm interested to see that you play the piano! I picked it up a little bit while my girls were in the NICU last year; we had a music therapist who brought a keyboard into their room and I learned chords really fast. My husband bought me my own keyboard, and I played all the time for a few months, but then we moved to our new house and I haven't had a place to put it...but I guess that can be added as another small goal!
What do I like about myself?
Erm, let's see....well, I have a fierce and dutiful love for my kids, and I know that gives me the strength to make stuff happen, like the crappy day-hours thing. I want my son to go to this school so badly that I know in the end I'll sacrifice sleep to make it happen.
Just a side note...moving is the worst. I've moved 21 times in my adult life, so I feel for you!
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Holy cow TWINS!!!! you go rock star! I am no performance pro but I love teaching. Going to get my kindergarten and preschool license hopefully. I sing more, but my church wants a piano player, so I am working on it.
As for putting on weight I would look into protein and healthy fats. I am no expert by any means, but I can see those components being helpful in muscle tone and building some weight gain....I am sure a snickers bar is helpful too! Welcome to the party and hopefully we can reach our goals tigether:)
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This comes at a good time for me—I’ve been feeling a bit frustrated lately and need to focus on some positive things!
Big Goals:
1: Continue eating more healthfully. My health started failing last winter due to my terrible diet and food choices. I’ve since cut out almost all of the junk food, and try to consume a healthy amount of calories each day, rather than bingeing on garbage and then starving myself later. I’ve lost 43 pounds so far, and I’m hoping to lose 66 more to get back to my ideal weight.
2: Making positivity and self-kindness a habit. I want to work on not tearing myself down, and to stop comparing myself to others. Everyone brings something unique to the table, and no one is perfect at everything. :)
3: Organize the sewing/crafting room, so I have a nice place to work on my various projects.
Small Goals:
1: To not cave in and buy junk food, and also to try some new (healthier!) foods.
2: Do something positive/happy each day (crocheting, sewing, coloring, etc.).
3: Clean up/sort a little each day.
Yesterday’s/Today’s progress:
Tried oat milk as a substitute for dairy, and LOVED IT! It has fewer calories and a lot of the nutrients I’m most in need of. I don’t think I’ll ever drink “real” milk again. X3 Also started tidying the crafting room the other day.
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I really need to do this again. It was so helpful last time and I have really fallen off of self-health lately. I will have to do my signup later, as I am currently at work, though.
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I need to gain weight and get healthier. I lost a ton of weight during the last month of my twin pregnancy due to a respiratory illness and hospitalization (I'm probably the only person in the world capable of losing weight during a twin pregnancy, haha), and it seems like I've been slowly wasting away ever since. Breastfeeding burns calories like nobody's business, and I'm doing it for 2! I mean, you are literally burning 500 calories a day for just sitting on your butt (and that's for only one baby!). I'm so tired of seeing my ribs and collarbone through my chest; it's revolting and makes me feel old. I've started exercising recently, because I had no muscle tone whatsoever from all the sitting, and was stiff and sore all the time from inactivity, and I'm starting to feel better because of it, but that just burns more calories :(
Look up calorie dense foods. Sometimes trying to eat more calories per bite is easier then eating more food.
Also, snack on nuts! Bonus if you roast them in a healthy fat first. (but with kids, maybe there is no time for that).
And theres lots of healthy "energy ball" recipes out there. (Think nut butter, oats, chocolate chips... or dates, coconut, walnuts, etcetc). That you can make them in batches and then freeze and then take one out whenever you need it. Also it could be a good snack for your older kiddo. Maybe in a school lunch, or after school snack?
My little one was ftt, so i feel like I've gained a lot of random bits on gaining weight. (In contrast to me who had to lose weight after her. lol).
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oof Ill try ^^;
What is your big goals?
1. To get a good-paying job that I enjoy.
2. work-out more often and return to my original BMI (the pandemic has not been kind to me)
3. be more social/reach out more to others.
4. become more organized and less forgetful.
5. get. more. sleep.
6. write more and create more.
What are the small goals to reach the big Goal?
1 and 3- Working on my self-confidence.
1- sending out applications
2- stop snacking btw meals and cut down on stress sweets
3- thinking of others more
4- actively TRY to organize things and keep them that way.
5- turn off my phone after 9pm (easier said than done).
Tell us something you like about yourself:)
Uhh I like to think I'm creative and funny. I hate cilantro :P
uhh today is a 1.
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1 is good so are 0s we all need these things such as rest and lazy days. We all need this. This ratings are just there to keep your mind on it. Nothing more:) mine is b.c a 1 because I touched none of my goals, but I had chores to finish and. Is my 1 bad nope. I was still mindful and not over eat at my school job. I have to eat with the kids.
My hope you see the positive parts of your day and time.
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Can I join? I’ve been really bad at keeping up with my Healthy Pony goals though. :sad: Ive started working on my French again and feel I am actually learning words this time.
Ponyfan
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Yesterday was a 2 for me.
I got most of my clothes packed up, just need to get to what's left in the closet. I definitely don't need anymore shorts or tee shirts. I even have a nice bunch in smaller sizes to look forward to wearing when I lose some weight!
Packed up the bathroom! I have a lot of bathroom stuff. The current one has a counter, medicine cabinet, two drawers and three cupboards. The bath in my apartment has... a medicine cabinet and one shallow cupboard on the wall. It does have room for storage drawers but it'll depend on where I put the litter box. I do have lots of closet space though.
Most of my books are packed! Then I ran out of shallow boxes. I might have to split the rest up a few in a box with other stuff. I'll figure it out.
I ate pretty good! I had a cup of veggie soup after my tea in the morning. Lunch was a tuna wrap and a single serving of seasalted chips. Dinner was an eggplant patty and red mashed potatoes. I had one Dr. Pepper to give me a kick of caffeine at lunch. Still had carbs - but it wasn't snacking at night carbs!
I worked through my back pain but man it was jacked up so much at the end of the day I couldn't stand up straight. It's still sore.
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I need to gain weight and get healthier. I lost a ton of weight during the last month of my twin pregnancy due to a respiratory illness and hospitalization (I'm probably the only person in the world capable of losing weight during a twin pregnancy, haha), and it seems like I've been slowly wasting away ever since. Breastfeeding burns calories like nobody's business, and I'm doing it for 2! I mean, you are literally burning 500 calories a day for just sitting on your butt (and that's for only one baby!). I'm so tired of seeing my ribs and collarbone through my chest; it's revolting and makes me feel old. I've started exercising recently, because I had no muscle tone whatsoever from all the sitting, and was stiff and sore all the time from inactivity, and I'm starting to feel better because of it, but that just burns more calories :(
Look up calorie dense foods. Sometimes trying to eat more calories per bite is easier then eating more food.
Also, snack on nuts! Bonus if you roast them in a healthy fat first. (but with kids, maybe there is no time for that).
And theres lots of healthy "energy ball" recipes out there. (Think nut butter, oats, chocolate chips... or dates, coconut, walnuts, etcetc). That you can make them in batches and then freeze and then take one out whenever you need it. Also it could be a good snack for your older kiddo. Maybe in a school lunch, or after school snack?
My little one was ftt, so i feel like I've gained a lot of random bits on gaining weight. (In contrast to me who had to lose weight after her. lol).
Energy balls are a good idea, and yes, I think my son would actually eat those as well, which is a big bonus (he is the pickiest kid in the world and has a repertoire of about 5 foods he will eat!). Avocados are calorie dense, I believe, too, so maybe I'll try to eat of those.
My girls were ftt too...they spent over 3 months in the NICU for feeding issues; one of them came home on a g-tube and wouldn't take any food orally for 9 months, and I had to fight to keep her twin's weight up to keep her from the same fate. I have a list of protein-packed and calorie-dense foods taped to the inside of my kitchen cabinet...guess I should be following it for myself! I hope your little one is doing better now :heart:
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Prayers and good vibes to all of you. I may not have the slightest idea of your struggles but thank you for s bf a ring your story!
Yes PonyFan join!!!
Healthy Pony was run by another pony on the Arena and I struggled. There was a few rounds that it took to get the hang of it. Never worry that you fall off the wagon, because another wagon could be gliding by to put on the correct path! :)
My week was not goal driven but there was some good. I did some better choice when it comes to my food intake. I make sure to run outside with the kids when I can.
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Energy balls are a good idea, and yes, I think my son would actually eat those as well, which is a big bonus (he is the pickiest kid in the world and has a repertoire of about 5 foods he will eat!). Avocados are calorie dense, I believe, too, so maybe I'll try to eat of those.
My girls were ftt too...they spent over 3 months in the NICU for feeding issues; one of them came home on a g-tube and wouldn't take any food orally for 9 months, and I had to fight to keep her twin's weight up to keep her from the same fate. I have a list of protein-packed and calorie-dense foods taped to the inside of my kitchen cabinet...guess I should be following it for myself! I hope your little one is doing better now :heart:
:) Good luck~
I just figured I'd give my two cents + support since it seems like it should be "easy" to gain weight, but in reality it can certainly be hard. (especially with breastfeeding! dang~)
My lil one is almost 6. It took 2-3+ years of bouncing between hospital systems, nutritionists, and feeding clinics before we finally could get a gtube. u_u; Luckily, that was a month before all the shutdowns. Things are better.. but there's still a lot of unknowns, and probably always will be.
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Today was a 1 but it wasn't because I was busy. It's because I'm so sore :(
I did manage to go grocery shopping, which is a big deal for me. And I got my laundry done.
No packing, though I did bring in three empty boxes from the garage.
Meals were okay? Had an egg sandwich for breakfast for a punch of protein. Lunch was Taco Bell, I got all vegetarian stuff with black beans. Haven't had dinner yet... and I might not. I'm so tired. It's only quarter to 7 and I could honestly go to bed right now.
Today would be a 0 but I feel really good about getting my groceries. So, 1 it is.
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Good for you!!! Dont be too hard on yourself with those jumbers... it's all about reflecting and seeing what can change or maybe the goal doesn't work and needs a new plan!
Yesterday a 1. I could not reach my goals as I was with family. Did not touch a goal but the reason I didnt was family time is so important.
Well it is a weekend. I caught up with some sleep and ready to be productive:)
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Today was a 2 :D I got a lot done!
I bought myself an acupressure mat and a back brace since my back has been so bad and I can't waste time recovering lying in bed. The acupressure hurt at first but then felt better. I couldn't make the full 10 minutes (tbh, I thought I was bleeding - I was not) so I want to try again before bed. The back brace is awesome! I'm not sure how much was the mat or the brace but whatever it was, my back wasn't hurting so much!
Let's see... I packed up the rest of my books (and then I found two more that weren't with the others, of course), my dressers are all empty except for clothes I'm going to wearing. My nightstand was cleaned out and all that's left is essential stuff. I got 90% of my arts & crafts supplies packed up... and then ran out of boxes. All we have left are medium sized bins which I'll use for a few things, but the majority of what I have left can go into small boxes, so I ordered some. They should come Monday.
Food was... ehh, not that good. I just had my morning tea, no breakfast. Lunch was a cheese, tomato and veggie bacon wrap. Dinner was pasta :lookround: Big ol' bowl of carbs! Plus I snacked on smoked salmon dip and crackers. Annnd I'm craving chocolate so, gonna have a Star Crunch.
I have my plans figured out for tomorrow (time to pack up the ponies!).
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Energy balls are a good idea, and yes, I think my son would actually eat those as well, which is a big bonus (he is the pickiest kid in the world and has a repertoire of about 5 foods he will eat!). Avocados are calorie dense, I believe, too, so maybe I'll try to eat of those.
My girls were ftt too...they spent over 3 months in the NICU for feeding issues; one of them came home on a g-tube and wouldn't take any food orally for 9 months, and I had to fight to keep her twin's weight up to keep her from the same fate. I have a list of protein-packed and calorie-dense foods taped to the inside of my kitchen cabinet...guess I should be following it for myself! I hope your little one is doing better now :heart:
:) Good luck~
I just figured I'd give my two cents + support since it seems like it should be "easy" to gain weight, but in reality it can certainly be hard. (especially with breastfeeding! dang~)
My lil one is almost 6. It took 2-3+ years of bouncing between hospital systems, nutritionists, and feeding clinics before we finally could get a gtube. u_u; Luckily, that was a month before all the shutdowns. Things are better.. but there's still a lot of unknowns, and probably always will be.
You have had a long, rough road...I hope things go smoothly from here on for you and your family. If you ever need someone to talk to who understands a little bit about what you're going through, I'm around! :hug:
Post Merge: July 18, 2020, 08:19:02 PM
It's been a couple of days since I've updated...today was a 2. I've done a decent job of getting up earlier and getting the kids up, and naps have been on average 1.5 hours earlier than before, but come dinnertime everything falls apart and bedtimes are still late. It's after 10 and I still have one child up. A thunderstorm threw our day out of whack around lunchtime, because one of my girls is terrified by thunder and she spent an hour with her whole body wrapped around my arm and I couldn't get the meal made. Oh well. Tomorrow will probably be a 0 anyway because we have out-of-town plans, and there likely won't be any naps at all, so I'll take my 2 today and give myself the little sliver of credit I deserve for being out of bed before 7.
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Just remember 0 are not bad. We all need a rest day...but even if you dont touch a goal but you gave some thought that is a 1. I did not touch a goal on Wed, but I kept it in n mind! So 1. No being hard on yourself. Try to keep it positive and you might see a good change.
Yesterday i cleaned so i call that exercise. I knitted 1.5 days worth of a temperature blanket. Each day has a different color and you do it for 365 days...not even half way done but it's a huge blanket!
I ate well..my husband helps with that:) but no piano so 4. So close!
My scale said I lost 2 pounds. I will cheer. Yes the body fluctuates but I will take the joy:) I have been saving clothes for a reward, but I think I am just going to wear them. They are tight but they might keep me in check too.
The best part...all of your are trying and cheering each other on. That is something to feel very proud about:)
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Today was a definite 0.
I didn't sleep well and after I had my morning tea and took a shower I was so tired. I went back to bed and slept most of the day.
Meals were okay. I skipped breakfast again, lunch was a tuna wrap with a side of cottage cheese and a pickle. I just woke up again and am not hungry, so no dinner but I have to eat something to take my medicine. Maybe I'll have some cheese.
I'm going to try sleeping through the night. My boxes should come tomorrow, so hopefully I'll get something done.
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Needing sleep is your body telling you it needs rest:) but...you posted here so your goals were thought of....I would call that a 1:) sleep is just as important as activities
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Today was a one. I'll give myself that, because I did at least think about doing better, even if I didn't actually do better. We were out of town for my daughters' birthday celebration and I knew it would be a rough day with no naps. But it was nice to get out on the boat and see some family...tomorrow will probably not see us getting back on track either though. Doctor visits for the kids, complete with vaccinations...bound to put everyone in foul moods. It's okay...we still have a few weeks before school starts to pick up our slack.
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I've been busy getting ready for a family reunion. We'll be camping for over a week but we do lots of things like a treasure hunt and a raffle table and my mom wants me to do face painting but we'll see how that goes (I'm not sure if I want some of those kids breathing on me). I've finished a bunch of piggy banks that I painted for the kid's raffle table. Though depending on how many people actually come, I might just tell the kids to come get one. I've got 19, but with the quarantining and stuff I don't know how many people will come this year. Usually we have more than a hundred people at the campsite but the invite this year told people to plan on social distancing and to wear a mask when visiting other family groups and to just stay home if they felt sick at all. My grandpa's generation will insist on coming because they're getting old and don't know when their last reunion will be and we don't need to kill them all off in one go. Also, I painted a duck bank that I think my grandpa will use as the grand prize for the rubber duck race he wants to have for the kids in the little stream near the campsite. If I get time I'll take a picture but I've got to get my room cleaned up, laundry done, packed, and figure out how much scrapbook stuff to take with me (just in case I need something to do in the tent) before we leave next Saturday. If I didn't have to work all day on top of all of that it wouldn't be a big deal. I'm looking forward to actually getting some time off of work. Maybe by the time I come back people will realize how much of the work I do while everyone else sits around whining that "there's nothing to do."
I'm not sure how well I'll manage the calorie counter as I'm not in charge of meals and there won't be an option to get something else if what we're eating is too calorie dense, so I'm going to have to try and exercise a bit more while we're camping. Maybe I can find a hiking trail or something. I don't think there's a good spot for running as the road leads to a mine and there are lots of trucks on it during the week so I'll have to figure something else out. But if I end up gaining a bit of the weight back I'll just have to work harder once I come back to get it off again. Not a huge deal and I'm not going to freak out over it. I'm going to go and enjoy myself.
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Wow that is a busy time!!! Sounds like fun. I over eat at family events....I just get so anxious and feel I have to. So I knit to help my desire. Kid games can totally help burn calories. Duck suck goose hehe your duck race.
I run with my kids and I at ok today. Did some knitting I call it a 1...yes that is harsh for me, but I really need to get my piano skills back up. My new church wants me to play and I feel like a 5 year old who has had only had 1 lesson. So I am changing it up.
My Big goal is piano 5 days a week.
My small goal is 2 days a week
3 days a week
4 days a week
5 days a week
Wont be by September but if I magically do....I will give myself a reward....pony or craft related not sure...but now my goal is 1 day this week or better! Bribery has helped me before:)
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Today was a 2.
I felt miserable all day but I still got things done. My sister and I brought some stuff to the apartment and I was able to go up and down the stairs twice, carrying something each time. After that I had an asthma attack and forgot my inhaler. I was able to get it under control but it took a lot out of me. Even so, when we got back to the house and I rested for a bit, I started packing again. I was able to get all my craft supplies, my candles (yes, I'm a candle freak :P ) and some decor from around the house boxed up.
As far as food, I can't remember what I had for breakfast if I had any at all. I know I had my tea. My sister wanted to order pizza for lunch. After I ate I felt even worse and wanted to go to bed but I forced myself to keep working. Dinner I had a salad.
I still feel awful but I'm really tired so hopefully I can sleep tonight.
Post Merge: July 21, 2020, 05:47:04 PM
Today was another 2.
I woke up early by myself, no alarm. Had tea and breakfast, used my acupressure mat and put my back brace on. I was ready to work! Unfortunately, my body did not agree. I had to take frequent breaks and really wanted to give up and go back to bed, but I persevered.
Finally got to some stuff under my bed and packed. Packed up my Hasbro ponies. My wonderful wall of orange is gone :( My custom ponies are going to be a bit harder to tackle (plus I can't get to them right now). And put together a bunch of boxes for tomorrow.
I did take a brief nap after lunch and am going to bed early.
Breakfast was veggie cup of soup, lunch leftover pizza, dinner a tomato cheese wrap, cottage cheese and a pickle! I eat the same things often.
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Hmmm wall of orange...customs...wish there was photos!!!! Love!!!
I played piano today!!! Maybe like 15min if that but I got my 1 day in this week. If I do more I will give myself a bonus. I have the song from Game of Thrones so I FBI get day 2 I can play it!!! Bribery tends to work for me
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The wall of orange pics are old, I have probably twice as many ponies now. This also doesn't include my Raincurl army.
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So yesterday was a 0. I was so sore and tired. I slept off and on. I can't remember what I ate... that's one reason I try to update each day, I forget so easily.
Today was a 2. Most of it was going through old papers and throwing out what I didn't need anymore and organizing the rest. I got everything under my bed packed except two small boxes and a firesafe case. I can't reach them (my bed is against the wall) so I need to pull the bed out enough to push them where I can get them. Didn't feel like doing that today. I also got one bin and one box packed.
Meals were good. I had tea and french toast for breakfast. Lunch I made cucumber sandwiches for everyone. I haven't had dinner yet... I'm not sure what I want. I'm at my limit for soreness and don't know if I want to actually cook something, stick something in the oven or make pasta from a box. I'm leaning toward the pasta. My goal was to eat less carbs, not cut them out completely. I'm not snacking at night anymore. I've been too tired to watch TV and munch mindlessly :lol:
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Way to go!!! Getting super tired as the week goes on. But I have a creative weekend coming. I have s custom order for wings and I get the excuse to do crafty things all day!!!
I attempted to so some early but they look like crap!!! So sloppy...its my mood. If I feel tired I do lazy work. So hopefully some rest and look to the next day.
It has been 0 and 1 as I thought of nothing until today:)
Love the orange ponies and those customes:)
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Thanks!
Today was a 5! :cheer:
I finally got some decent sleep and the soreness was able to recover. I didn't set my alarm because I wanted as much sleep as I could get, I slept for 15 hours :lol: That's not unusual for me. I have chronic fatigue syndrome among all my other issues.
When I woke up I had my tea and skipped eating. I wore my back brace all day and it helped so much. I was able to pack 6 boxes, including two big ones and one shoe box :lol: I'm almost totally done with my room! All I have left besides some electronics that I'm still using is my custom ponies and whatever is in my closet. I think I mentioned that most of what's in the closet is already packed up in bins. I might have to repack them since they were put away for storage rather than a move, but it won't be hard to do that. I also took the garbage and recyclables out, gave some more stuff to my sister, and cut up a watermelon for my mom! A busy day for me ^.^
I didn't eat a lot today. I had some watermelon as a snack and dinner was tomato cheese wrap, cottage cheese and pickle.
I'm not really tired so I might do some packing still. I have to move my little TV console over to open both closet doors... I really want to get in there and see what's going on, I know there is loose stuff in there too. I think I'll make a cup of coffee to keep going :biggrin:
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Ok that tomato and cheese wrap sounds good...recipe. I know that sounds silly, but if points went out for Vikings skills I would be a negative. But I do like wraps I think I can make it:)
Whew it's been a bit. I have kept my eating in check..went off a bit today but made supper very light. No work piano as we went to a nephews ball game.
I get to sleep, so my goal is piano tomorrow!!!
Congrats on that 5!!!! You deserve a reward for that. Save it and at the end get a big reward!!!
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Oh! It's very simple to make :)
Lay out a large soft tortilla. Put two slices of cheese in the middle, I use smoked provolone. Microwave two strips of bacon - I'm vegetarian so I use "facon" :P Put one strip on top of the cheese. Slice your tomatoes, I use Campari cherry tomatoes but any small kind will work. Line them up along the bacon, put the other piece of bacon over the tomatoes and one slice of cheese over that. Wrap up and pop in the microwave for a minute (or longer if you want the cheese more melted) because of the water in the tomatoes it's gonna be hot for a bit. When it's cool enough for you, eat! It's really good. I like this particular combo because the smokey cheese pairs well with the bacon and the tomatoes are sweet. (sometimes I make two if I'm really hungry)
Today was a 2. I finally got to the closet! As I remembered, there are a lot of bins and boxes in there. I also found more books, how many books do I have?! I keep finding them...
I only had to repack one box so far. I'm running out of room to put my stuff. My sister was complaining that I'm partly blocking the TV in the living room. She has a TV in her bedroom but it's just basic cable. The other TV is digital cable. But what can I do? Once I get everything out of the closet I can stack boxes in front of it but that's gonna take one or two more days (depending how I feel).
It's past my goal of moving by the 24th but I am still determined to do it before August.
My back was still sore from yesterday. Plus, I had stubbed my toe and it really hurts. Plus plus, my other foot has something wrong with it too (it's been going on since last November. I was supposed to have a bone scan done but my insurance wouldn't approve it *sigh* ) and after I ate dinner I got a bad headache. So I think I'm done with boxes for today.
I didn't eat well. I had coffee instead of tea. It upset my stomach :( so I skipped breakfast again. I also didn't eat lunch. Dinner was pasta and it made me feel like crap. That's another reason I'm done for the day. I just don't feel well.
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Whew that is still being super productive. No piano, act ok today, and knitted so I say 2. Did good not 100% but that is ok. I caught some sleep that was so that was nice...weekends are too short.
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So yesterday was a 0. I was so sore and tired. I slept off and on. I can't remember what I ate... that's one reason I try to update each day, I forget so easily.
Today was a 2. Most of it was going through old papers and throwing out what I didn't need anymore and organizing the rest. I got everything under my bed packed except two small boxes and a firesafe case. I can't reach them (my bed is against the wall) so I need to pull the bed out enough to push them where I can get them. Didn't feel like doing that today. I also got one bin and one box packed.
Meals were good. I had tea and french toast for breakfast. Lunch I made cucumber sandwiches for everyone. I haven't had dinner yet... I'm not sure what I want. I'm at my limit for soreness and don't know if I want to actually cook something, stick something in the oven or make pasta from a box. I'm leaning toward the pasta. My goal was to eat less carbs, not cut them out completely. I'm not snacking at night anymore. I've been too tired to watch TV and munch mindlessly :lol:
Wow, that is a cool orange collection! And that tomato wrap is something I am going to have to try, it sounds good.
Post Merge: July 25, 2020, 07:51:18 PM
I haven't been updating, but it's all been a bunch of ones and twos...late naps and skipped meals, and I don't end up in bed until after midnight. Today started off bad because I overslept a bit, but guess it ended up okay because it's 9:45 and I only have one kid not in bed (but almost!)...which means I could realistically be in bed an hour from now if all goes well, and that deserves a 3. Rough day though...one of my girls was super needy and wanted to be held all day...I couldn't get much done. I would have thought they would be more independent by this age, but maybe not!
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Great job on the 1 and 2!!! You are making progress. It seams small but truly you are working towards. In you post it sounds like you are progressing. Be proud! You are making an effort.
I feel I really dont nake an effort on my goals. I do get discouraged very easy, and my mind will beat me up from time to time. I need to think of a way to either stay motivated or productive. I used to do lists...maybe that can work again.
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The day isn't over but I think I'm done for the evening. Today was a 2. I'm surprised I managed that. I only slept four hours and wanted to stay in bed but I made myself get up and work. I'm still clearing out the closet and packed 3 boxes and pulled two bins out. ...and I found even more books >_<
I had my tea but skipped breakfast again. Tomato cheese wrap for lunch! The tomatoes are getting wrinkly so I want to eat them before they go bad. My dad cooked on the grill for dinner so I had vegetarian apple and sage sausage, red peppers and onions. I ate waaaaaay too much.
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I feel super down...its probably my dislike of my work...and it takes so long to get my music studio going...and COVID does not help:(
Sorry to be a downer. I know it can get better from here just takes time.
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Aw, I'm sorry Crowning Glory. I think everyone feels that way sometimes. Like you said, it's okay to have bad days. It will get better :hug:
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Today was a 1.5? Maybe a 2.
It took a long time for me to get stared today. I only got two small boxes packed and a few things removed from the closet. I wanted to do more but my body was screaming at me to stop. I also had to pick up my medicine and I didn't notice the door to the pharmacy was closed. My sister had already pulled away (she dropped me off) so I had to walk all the way to the other door :( Luckily there were electric carts available.
I skipped breakfast again, lunch was a tuna wrap and dinner was mac & cheese. I will probably snack on something later. It's been that kinda day.
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This time of the summer is ALWAYS the worst for me. It gets better in the beginnings of September. *sigh*
I want to participate but I am soooooo tired. Burnt out. days come, days go. nothing changes. I know when my neighbors go shopping and when they go to work. >.>
some days I feel like I have plans and plans for the plans, and some days... I lose the whole day refreshing screens on the internet. twice this week, I have woken up at 8am and not moved from my chair until 6pm.
I mean, my birthday presents arrived today (YAY predictable tracking?!) and mostly all i can do is be nauseous that this crap cost money. >.<
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Being a supported is very important. I will probably continue healthy pony in September. I do miss it. I have my mind set that I do it for me and let others join with there own thing. A great pony pal her gave me that wonderful insite and honesty! The Truth can hurt but man does it get you in perspective!!!:)
Depression fighting still but I stopped fast food binge eat so that is a huge plus. I played piano for 30min so even better but I ignored all my chores. I am happy what I did but I feel sad for reasons I keep private. Talking just hasnt helped
I just have to deal with it and silently cry. Sorry it's my depression and I know I will be good on Friday. I wont have work yelling at me daily.
I may look and feel very sad, but I still function and try to progress, so thank you for you kindness. I am ok just might be quiet and read more than post.
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I'm sorry you can't participate in your own event :( :hug:
Is it okay if I continue to post?
LBS - Happy Birthday! I can totally relate to being tired and sitting at my desk all day or lying in bed on my tablet. It's probably what I'd be doing if I didn't have other things going on.
Speaking of, today was a 0. I needed another rest day, my back aches so much and my legs are sore too. I spent a lot of time with my mom today, reminiscing.
I got up at around 11 so after tea I had hummus and crackers. Dinner was eggplant patties and cucumber slices. Sounds okay but later I had a bowl of ice cream.
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Being a supported is very important. I will probably continue healthy pony in September. I do miss it. I have my mind set that I do it for me and let others join with there own thing. A great pony pal her gave me that wonderful insite and honesty! The Truth can hurt but man does it get you in perspective!!!:)
Depression fighting still but I stopped fast food binge eat so that is a huge plus. I played piano for 30min so even better but I ignored all my chores. I am happy what I did but I feel sad for reasons I keep private. Talking just hasnt helped
I just have to deal with it and silently cry. Sorry it's my depression and I know I will be good on Friday. I wont have work yelling at me daily.
I may look and feel very sad, but I still function and try to progress, so thank you for you kindness. I am ok just might be quiet and read more than post.
I'm sorry you're feeling so sad. Give yourself a break from the chores if you can and do some things that make you happy, playing the piano maybe. These are strange times...it's hard not getting down about things sometimes.
Yesterday was a 1. The only reason it wasn't a zero was because despite not meeting my goals with time/naps/day shifting, I didn't get any down time or relaxation out of it. So I guess the 1 is for the minimal productiveness that resulted...basically 2 loads of laundry and got a mini-exercise session in. I hate how cooking takes up so much of my day. The cleaning up after takes even longer. I really need to learn how to simplify things. I need a house-elf to come in around 10 or 11 at night to do the mass exodus that is my kitchen clean up after dinner...
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Yeah for those who kept going!!!! Sorry I took a bow for a bit. I was losing myself and getting a pit poor me poor me and I hate when I get that way. We all have struggled and I just needed a moment to collect.
1. Black curtains when you need a rest that is not a 0:) that is a 1. You need rest and that is a good thing:) thanks for keeping posted.
Ladyamalthea way to go on keeping going.
Habits are so hard to break! They are also hard to make.
Since we end Aug 31 I am challenging myself. I am going to make a plan. My goal is to stick to it and if I can do it in 30 days I can start looking at pageant prep.
Yes there is a Mrs America pageant for this old fart! Haha. I want to knit my wardrobe....yup that will be hard and lots of what its and size change....but I can plan!
1. Just have to write down what I want to do after work, during my break.
I hope this motivates me to be productive and get a routine down.
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Day 1 in ok direction. I worked on wings and did kitty litter...so active after work is a plus. Eating a hand full of chips...not so good.
But one day at a time. Goal is to eat dinner and knit. I finally got all my yarn moved so have projects to finish.
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Got back from the family reunion this afternoon. Took a LONG shower and then did laundry and had to go to the store since there was no edible food in the house. Then I cleaned out the fridge because whatever got left in there when we all went away went bad and it smelled. Now I'm tired and need to sleep but can't seem to get my brain to shut up.
Decided that I need to find a new job sooner rather than later due to needing enough money to move out. I found out my sister is having issues with her husband and may need to move in with my parents so if I can move out, that will give her and her kids more room here. I mean, we can make it work but it would just be easier on everyone if I can make that happen, I think. Her issues are a WYP level post but let's just say the songs "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" and "Goodbye, Earl" were running through my head after hearing what's been going on.
I didn't use my calorie counting app all week so tomorrow I'll start using it again. I don't think I gained too much while camping so it shouldn't take too much to get back on track. I had decided that since it was supposed to be a vacation I was going to treat it as one and not get all stuck on how much I could eat, especially since most of the recipes my mom uses aren't in the app and it would take too much of my free time to figure it all out. And I didn't see a point in weighing myself this afternoon because I usually do that first thing in the morning so I didn't think the numbers would quite match up.
I forgot to take pictures of the piggy banks I painted. They were all camouflage design, each with a different color combination. The kids seemed to like them so that's one box of stuff out of my closet. Time to pick the next project and get to work on it.
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Welcome I am so glad your vacation was so much fun:) I agree vacation or breaks have to have a little give. I also believe giving up something completely is bad unless health is major factor. Example sugar overload and being diabetic. When I am told I cant have it....I binge it. It's just easier to get the taste if it and walk away.
My goal today is to play piano and sweep/vacume my house. I only have an hour to do those things before hubby comes home. Not motivated after dinner...except to knit. I hope to be that productive and knit too.
Keep up the fun. I will start a new healthy pony in September and October only 2 months. Tends to work better for everyone and the holidays get super crazy:)
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I totally forgot about Healthy Pony. :blush: My motivation is terrible right now.
Ponyfan
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That's ok:) but you came back and said hi...that's a start:)
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After a few days of bad anxiety and rest I'm happy to say today was a 5! :biggrin:
I worked hard today! There's just a little bit of stuff left in my closet but the bulk is ready to go. Then it's onto my custom ponies and Hot Wheels. The cars should be easy, but the ponies are going to take some time. Then it's a few things to take to the apartment I don't want the movers handling and I can call for an in-home estimate!
I've gone past my move-in goal twice now, but I really think if I can keep going like this I'll be moved in next week! :cheer:
Eating has been all over the place. My stomach has been bothering me the last couple days so I've mostly been having toast or soup. Still no late night snacking!
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That's awesome!!!!! Wahooo! It just takes time and those 5 keep rolling in!
So excited for your move. I have a big move coming in September and its really getting me nervous, but we make it through:)
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Being productive after work...check
Playing piano not as much as I like...I even missed 1 day this week...:( might need a new bribery
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Yesterday was another 5! I finally got the closet done and packed all my cars away. My walls are bare except for my custom ponies. Looks weird :lol:
Today was a big fat 0. I could call it a rest day but really I just didn't feel like doing anything. There's not much left to go.
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We alm have those 0 days and they are still good for us to have:) I made little progress towards my goals this week. I was productive until Fri and not much after.
Got to find a way to get the habit of practicing again...I just need to do it after I get off work.....hmmmmmm how to get motivated...
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I got my date book. I am going to start recording what I do or need to do each day. That worked well awhile back and I have been slacking.
Piano is my goal.
If I practice 1 day I get a star...only a star sticker:)
If I practice 2 days I get the star and I can play/creative with my ponies.
If I practice 3 days I can buy special yarn.
If I practice 4 days I can go crazy creating more wings.
If i practice 5-7 days i can buy a pony!!!
So if you got a pony to sale or trade tell me!!! Get me motivated.
I have lost 5 pounds so far...so I know i am on a good track of being more active.
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Well I worked out yesterday but I pulled off branches of a tree that fell on my neighbor's roof. Huge storm and we have a tree on powerlines just 3 houses from ours. Who knows when k will get power. On a good note I found a supportive music store that will help me advertise music lessons. Lessons always motivate me. If I can't do it I cant teach it. If I dont practice I can not tell them to practice:)
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We had the storm pretty good here too. A big tree fell in our yard...thankfully it didn't hit anything. Some of my husband's family about an hour south of us are still without power, I think. My friend kept texting me that I should go to the basement and freaking out because I wasn't, but I felt better being able to see what was going on. Besides, my 2 youngest were sleeping, and since we're in the midst of a basement remodel, there's not a safe place to let them play, so I didn't want to wake them up and have to lose their naps plus have to corral them in a corner indefinitely if there wasn't an actual tornado heading for my house. We rode it out just fine; my son and I watched the storm and did some art.
I've been doing terrible on my goals. 0's and 1's across the board. I mean, not getting done with breakfast until 11 am several days in a row kind of bad. We got the news that my son's summer school that was supposed to be this week got cancelled, so that was kind of a morale blow. I just feel like, what's the point. This doesn't bode well for school opening on time, so am I pushing myself to move our day earlier for nothing? I actually did make a real dinner last night, so there's that, but I had to wear needy babies in the sling to make it happen (this kills my back!), and even though they took turns, I still had a crying baby at my feet wanting to be held whole time. Ugh, I just need school to start so we can get in a real routine.
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@Crowing Glory, congrats on the weight loss! The date book is a great idea.
As for me, it's been 1s and 0s the last few days. Today I'm going to aim for a 5. I'm almost done! I know I keep saying that but this time it's true :lol: The last thing to do is take all my shelves down from the walls. I'm going to borrow my dad's drill to make it easier. I also need to do more laundry, wash all my blankets and stuff, since I won't have a washer and dryer for a while. I keep going past my move-in goals but I'm positive this time I'll be in my apartment next week :cheer: it's only taken a month and a half to pack.
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I still have no power:( poo mooching of my inlaws at this point. Maybe by Tuesday. Hopefully sooner. I fell off the band wagon hard!!! 2 overly frosted cup cakes today and b.c ate too much with the kids...sigh it gets thrown if it's not eaten and I hate that. But I am using the the weekend to get back at it. Sadly I have an electric piano so no practice this week.
Keep all your work going. The new round will be Sept and oct.
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Well...I am still out of power but it could be today...I hope. My goal is to get on track this week. So much to get back after being restricted on what i can do.
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Hmm not doing so hot...but I keep trying. That is all I can do:) I might make a healthy pony swap for the next round.
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Oh..... This is... This seems like something challenging for me right now, but perhaps needed.
What is your big goals?
I always have a bunch of big goals going at once, these right now are probably the big ones:
- Take my self-critic's power away from it, stop the self-fulfilling prophecy surrounding thoughts like "I am unreliable."
- Learn how to separate my artwork from my attempts at "success" in the hope that it can help me enjoy it again.
- Take breaks when needed, instead of pushing myself after I've already run out of energy.
What are the small goals to reach the big Goal?
- Focus on little, winnable goals. Even if they're really tiny things, just do what I can to build up some confidence so that I can fight back against that terrible self-talk.
- Recognize when my self-talk turns negative and critical, and try to be understanding of myself when it happens.
- Clean up little bits of my room each day I'm feeling well enough to promote a better, healthier, creative space.
- Take action on it any time I have a drawing or doodle idea, even if it's only a few minutes of sketching.
- Stick to my new boundaries and do not show off the artwork that was only made for myself.
- Check in with my energy levels at least twice each day.
- Try listening to music, watching a show, drawing, getting a nice cup of tea, daydreaming, and so on to get my mind off of things when I've hit my limit.
- Remind myself taking breaks is an important part of processing anything.
Tell us something you like about yourself:)
I am creative, and seem to be good at creating visualizations of abstract concepts. I have also been able to help people when they've needed it the most.
One of my biggest weaknesses is definitely getting obsessive with my problem-solving and progress-making. I forget things like enjoyment and I fail to relax, so I always end up just becoming rigid, cold, and calculated about anything I try to do, things like this included. Often even if I remember to check in I can't actually tell what I'm feeling anymore. All of that is to say.... this could turn out terribly for me. I think things like this get wrapped into my consistency/reliability negative self-talk. This seems fun and I want it to be so, I want to do my best and use this to try and help me with that very self-talk, but this means I may also end up going dark at times. I can't ask anyone to help me keep at it or stay consistent, but perhaps I can ask, at least for my own sake, to not judge me for it if I do end up having to stop.
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Welcome! Join in the fun. Be yourself and do what you do! :)
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Thank you! :happy:
I just realized this says it goes to September first, which was like a week ago. ;u;
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No a worry. I will make another two month post for Sept-november. I will probably go up Monday or Tuesday. I will send you an update.
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Oh! Thank you, Glory! :lovey:
And good luck to you as well on accomplishing your goals!
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New forum is up:)
http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,399579.0.html