Goals for today

Friday, July 29, 2011

Just realized I could print out my Spark goals and then check them off as I go through the day. That might help motivate me.

Revised list for today:
1. Prepare for Ashland trip.
a. Make list for watering plants, garbage collection, mail pickup -- Done
b. Finish up front yard so it is presentable. Done
c. Finish up back yard so it is easy to find tools to water.
d. Get cash from bank Done
e. Leave phone numbers of where I will be, with Mom, with Jack, with brother
f. Get tapes to play in car
g. Fill up with gas
h. Simplify packing. Really think about it, Bring only necessaries.
i. Find old list!!
j. Call J. an H. to say goodbye
h. Pay all bills

  

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CARLANNIE 7/30/2011 12:45PM

There's so much available here on SP. Always something new. Report Inappropriate Comment

KAYYVAUGHN 7/30/2011 6:40AM

Relax and enjoy. Report Inappropriate Comment

MICHAELFARLEY6 7/29/2011 12:45PM

You forgot have fun!! :) Report Inappropriate Comment

Another Spark discovery

Thursday, July 28, 2011

I just realized on the nutrition tracker page, you can scroll down and see how you are doing so far in a day. Like before lunch, or after lunch, see how many calories you have had, how much fiber, salt, etc. I did not realize I could do this, and actually, it could be quite helpful in making decisions about what to eat for the rest of the day.

  

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KAYYVAUGHN 7/29/2011 10:11AM

That's great. I will be trying that also. Kay Report Inappropriate Comment

VINGRAM 7/28/2011 8:36PM

And I need to start tracking again.......somehow I can't seem to hit the "start" button. Maybe tomorrow! Report Inappropriate Comment

Goal for today

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

1. Prepare for Ashland trip.
a. Make list for watering plants, garbage collection, mail pickup
b. Finish up front yard so it is presentable.
c. Finish up back yard so it is easy to find tools to water.
d. Get cash from bank
e. Leave phone numbers of where I will be, with Mom, with Jack, with brother
f. Get tapes to play in car
g. Fill up with gas
h. Simplify packing. Really think about it, Bring only necessaries.
i. Find old list!!

2. Start cost cutting measures immediately.
a. conflicts with Ashland trip!! ha ha
cost cutting fits in with losing weight. Marilyn and I can split meals in restaurants. Saves money and calories.
b. use up all the stuff I have before buying anything else!!

  

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KAYYVAUGHN 7/27/2011 3:40PM

You have it all together. Have a great time. Kay Report Inappropriate Comment

Big, big goal

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

For me, giving myself a treat for achieving a goal does not work, because I give myself whatever I want!!! I do not feel deprived whatsoever. However, using this blog to talk about these questions is fantastic, because I found something I really want that is hard to get. And it would make a good prize for achieving my goal.

This morning I went to get new tires for my car, and they gave me a loaner car. Oh, my !!! it is fantastic. My car is 2004, which is fine, really, but lately I have been losing my confidence in driving. When I got into this car, I just felt so confident. It was like a new me, I do not really understand why this happened. Something about the way it handled just felt so good.

So, now I have a goal: a new car. To achieve this goal, I have to cut out extraneous spending. Because I would never buy a car and be in debt for it. I want to save money to buy it, and by that time, a new model will probably be even better. One way to cut out extra spending is the chocolates I buy, the eating out, the wasteful little gee-gaws. It may not sound like much, but I know I can really make big cuts, bad expensive habits I have developed. Also, I deserve to be paid for some of the work I am doing for my mother.

But more important, I will not allow myself to do this unless I have achieved my goal weight of 130 pounds.

Now, I am aware that right now I am in the flush of excitement, so this goal may change. But if it motivates me just for today, then that is good.

I feel at my age I deserve a nice car. Of course, my old car is actually pretty nice, and I said that to myself 7 years ago. This is something for me to think about. Also, both my kids have rather old somewhat dangerous cars, so I could give them my "old" car. Another way to rationalize the idea!!! I mean, I actually do not need a new car, thats for sure.

  

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CARLANNIE 7/27/2011 4:08PM

I think that's a splendid goal - just don't talk yourself out of it when a bump in the road comes up. Think about it every day and stay the course. Report Inappropriate Comment

VINGRAM 7/27/2011 12:27PM

Sounds like a deal to me.......go for it! vista Report Inappropriate Comment

JEANNE229 7/27/2011 11:32AM

Wants often become needs, and it sounds like you NEED this car for all you go through to get it. It really does seem like a good motivator. What kind of car is it? Report Inappropriate Comment

KAIZEN7 7/27/2011 11:27AM

Sounds like a great incentive. Go for it!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Goals, Revisited

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

This morning's Spark email had a bit about goal setting that was excellent. It said to reward yourself with something special. I actually cannot think of a meaningful, motivating reward for myself. I will keep this in my mind as the day progresses and may come up with one. It may or may not be a technique that works for me.

If I look at yesterday's goals right now, will this blog disappear? Not sure. Sometimes things disappear on Spark.

Oh, goodie, it is still there. Okay, I achieved 3 out of 5 goals. Still have to sort my papers, and certainly did not end up at 1500 calories!!!

Goals Again
1. Primo - Sort papers
2. Secondo - Eat 1500 calories.

WHY IS THIS SECOND?? Hmm... need to think about this.

3. Meet Carole at 2pm for butterfly walk in botanical garden.
4. Bring medications to mom's house.
5. Call auto dealer about new tires.

  

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CARLANNIE 7/27/2011 9:10AM

I think the calorie goal is second because eating is something we do EVERY day and then do it again the next day. And the next. It's hard to make it seem like a big deal and put it as Numero Uno. Report Inappropriate Comment

CARLANNIE 7/27/2011 9:10AM

I think the calorie goal is second because eating is something we do EVERY day and then do it again the next day. And the next. It's hard to make it seem like a big deal and put it as Numero Uno. Report Inappropriate Comment

KAYYVAUGHN 7/26/2011 7:05PM

I agree with Jeanne about giving yourself some free time. To me, it's a must. It can be a nap, reading a book, watching a movie, etc. A treat just something for you inside. Kay Report Inappropriate Comment

VINGRAM 7/26/2011 2:59PM

My favorite is a MASSAGE!!!!!!! vista Report Inappropriate Comment

JEANNE229 7/26/2011 10:45AM

You know a reward can be something as simple as giving yourself an hour to read anything you want, a bubble bath, going to lunch with a friend (Carole) or just watching a good movie. Giving yourself permission to do these fun things is a reward too. You are doing great. Goals are keeping you going. Report Inappropriate Comment