Just for today --- daily commitment thread
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Spent the light in the ER with my daughter - attempted suicide. I got home at 4:30 am, they kept her in overnite. She is now home. I am exhausted, emotionally drained. Just trying not to comfort myself with food - as that only makes things worse. Just asking for prayers - the holidays are hard, as my father passed away on Xmas Eve, my brother passed away on Thanksgiving, another brother on Jan 2, and then having to watch my beautiful daughter struggle with life. But I have to count my blessings, and you guys, my dear supportive friends, I am so thankful for.
So my list today is simple
just for today, take it one minute at a time
be thankful for what I DO have
And -- I am so thankful for the wonderful, supporting friends I have found on this site.0 -
Oh Joan, I'm so sorry that you are having to deal with so much. I am praying for you and your daughter. Please promise us that just for today, you will take extra good care of YOU!0
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Kept within my calories but did not eat healthy meals. Eaten sandwiches for lunch and did not eat much at dinner. Will have something light before going to bed.0
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Joan, you have my prayers and support, and i'm so very sorry. I've been in your shoes, and it sucks. The only thing i can imagine that would be worse is if the attempt gets completed. there's nothing that can prepare you for hearing your "baby" say they want to die. there IS hope though, and i sincerely wish for you and your daughter to find something that works to get her through this as quickly as humanly possible! hugs to you, and as Bri advised: take extra good care of YOU! one minute at a time.0
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Hello everyone0
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Just for Wednesday,Just for Tuesday,
1. physical therapy appt
2. lunch out with dear friend
how does one classify a 1000 calorie meal 3. don't overeat at that lunch 4. dinner out? (fundraiser for sports program) ORDER SALAD 5. middle school band concert (avoid "refreshments") 6. smile and be grateful 30 min is better than none7. take an afternoon walk
1. resist the urge to punish myself for yesterday
2. under 15 grams of sugar for the whole day (nope, that is not punishment)
3. PT/foam rolling
4. take a looooong walk and lift tiny weights
5. plan a healthy dinner
6. drink a lot or water or herbal tea or both
7. send positive vibes joan's way0 -
J4T Tuesday
1. Take breakfast lunch and snack with me to work
2. Weights at gym
3. Be very careful to stick to calorie goals one meal at a time -could have done a,little better at this. Was over a little at each meal
Almost forgot one...
5. Day 9 of Ab Challenge
Have a great day everyone!
J4T Wednesday
1. Have a good breakfast before leaving home
2. Be very careful eating lunch out today
3. And dinner out...yikes!
4. Jogging on treadmill at gym while kids are,at youth group
5. Day 10 of Ab Challenge0 -
@joan6630 My heart goes out to you. It's so difficult to deal with!
Prayers for you both. As @bri170lb says, taking care of yourself is vital at this time. You need to be strong for both of you.
JFT Tues 8/12
1. Pre-log/follow through; 90+ mins of Cardio/flex/physio; 8000+ steps ; Drink 8 cups water.
2. Attend Craft group
3. Get those pesky Christmas cards done after lunch
4. De-clutter 30 minutes
Today I picked out an angel card, and an attitude adjustment card. I haven't used them in a while.
I am concentrating on being loving and Beauty.
If you have Inner Beauty it will shine out. May your heart be touched by joy today. I had a fine day yesterday, but ran out of time for writing cards. So:
JFT Wed 9/12
1. Pre-log/follow through; 90+ mins of Cardio/flex/physio; 8000+ steps ; Drink 8 cups water.
2. Get those pesky Christmas cards done after lunch
3. Go shopping for groceries0 -
47Jacqueline wrote: »JFT Tuesday, 12/8
1) Pack
2) Pack for my move
3) Pack for my move Thursday
4) Pack so the movers can pick up everything at 9:30 am Thursday morning
5) Pack
^Ha ha ha
JFT Wednesday, 12/9
1) Laundry
2) OT for my hand
3) Pack some more
4) Maybe buy more boxes for packing
5) Finish packing0 -
JFT - Wednesday
Wishing everyone a positive healthy day
1. Not feel guilty about taking a day off from exercising
2. Drink at least 8 glasses of water
3. Approach work projects with an ' I got this' attitude
4. Resist afternoon sweet temptation
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#joan6630
Remember to take it one minute at a time, God is holding your daughter and she will heal, try to do something uplifting for u and your daughter today. Don't pick up the food, it's not Comfort and it doesn't need to control your emotions, it will be alright girl the journey will soon get alittle easier!
JFT 12/9
1 Watch the sugar, chocolate
2 Plan a healthy dinner for the family
3 Take care of the hubby, who is sick
4 Have more patience with everyone including myself
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Joan sending prayers for you and your daughter. Your daughter may not feel that she can tell you everything that she is feeling, because it would upset you soo much. It is family members that try to make sense of why something like this has taken place, the person doesn't always know, their actions are taken at that moment in time. They are not selfish they just can't find a way out of the dark depression that has taken over at that moment.
If she wants to talk to someone, I am not judgmental, I am willing to listen to her so that she can find the best way to move forward. If she wants to she can send me a friend request and I will privately message her. It may also be helpful for her to receive Person Centered Counselling, she would not receive advice but they would listen to her and ask her questions around how is she feeling, what does she think would help her. They would get her to do all the talking and eventually she will find her own answers and identify what support she would like. Everything is confidential and would be ongoing until she is ready for them to stop.
Her suicide attempt is a cry for help, she needs to know that you are there for her and that when she feels down that you will listen to her. It is really difficult and you will also need support and guidance to help you come to turns with what is happening to your daughter. JFT listen to what your daughter is saying, you may think it is not important. Remember to your daughter it really is important, it's her life.0 -
JFT -
Stay Motivated
Eat and Log Healthy Meals
Take control of my life
Believe in myself
Mantra - I can and will achieve weight loss
Love and best wishes to everyone for support.0 -
JFT:
1. Stay away from sugar
2. Gym time
3. Eat with mindfulness
4. Recognize and enjoy small moments throughout today - especially with family
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Thank you all for the kind words yesterday.
simple goals today
1. Look at the postiives in my life. Be thankful that our daughter is still with us.
2. drink water instead of grabbing comfort food
3. make healthy choices
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I will express wellness mantra before getting ready for work. I will express my wellness mantra on the way home skipping a phone call if necessary.
I will stay within my calorie goal for the day and not overindulge
I will work out for 60 minutes today. Up in time to work out this morning, will get back to working out or at least walking around the block tonight.
I am expressing gratitude for my affinity for healthy/semi healthy foods. Love yogurt, oatmeal and green tea.
Step forward
Reminded myself of the reasons I'm becoming healthy on the way to work but still didn't on the way home (tend to get hung up on calls) and didn't revisit MFP.
Ended up over my calorie budget by 1/3, damn cheetoes.
Worked out for 56 minutes including a 20 minute walk. No reason I can't do this every night.
For today:
I will express my wellness mantra twice.
I will stay within my calorie budget for the day, not giving up on this one.
I will work out for 60 minutes today.
I am expressing gratitude for the nice warm days we're having. Felt great to walk.0 -
@joan6630 so sorry to hear about your daughter. Sending good thoughts and prayers your way as you try to help her and deal with this yourself. What a difficult situation to deal with. I truly hope things turn around for your daughter and she is able to find the help she needs. 0
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JFT, 12/08
1. Stay within calorie limit
2. Walk the dogs
3. Cardio workout 45 minutes on the elliptical at the gym
4. No alcohol
JFT 12/09
1. Stay within calorie limit
2. Walk the dogs
3. Strength workout: Push Circuit 2
4. No alcohol
5. Get in some extra walking since no cardio today0 -
J4T Wednesday
1. Have a good breakfast before leaving home
2. Be very careful eating lunch out today
3. And dinner out...yikes!
4. Jogging on treadmill at gym while kids are,at youth group.- Was busy from 730 am to 1030 pm and did not get to the gym
5. Day 10 of Ab Challenge - couldn't get this done either
J4T Thursday
1. Take breakfast lunch and snack with me to work
2. Get to the gym
3. Day 10 of Ab Challenge
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JFT when I get home this evening after work do not eat and drink evert hinges in sight all night.0
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JFT - Be Good.0
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47Jacqueline wrote: »
JFT Wednesday, 12/9
1) Laundry
2) OT for my hand
3) Pack some more
4) Maybe buy more boxes for packing
5) Finish packing
^YES!
JFT Thursday, 12/10
1) Tape last box closed
2) Wait for movers
3) Move everything to new apartment!
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JFT - Thursday
1. Do my 30 min Jillian Michaels workout
2. Drink more water
3. Think about what I'm going to eat before I get hungry
4. Stay under my calorie budget0 -
JFT
1. Keep staying away from sugar
2. No bread
3. Get to gym - cycling today
4. Take time for quiet reflection/meditation0 -
Just for today: I want to eat healthy every meal today and drink at least 8 cups of water.0
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I will express my wellness mantra twice.
I will stay within my calorie budget for the day, not giving up on this one.
I will work out for 60 minutes today.
I am expressing gratitude for the nice warm days we're having. Felt great to walk.
Good day
Verbalized my reasons for becoming healthier twice
Well within my calorie budget, made good choices
Worked out for 36 minutes but remained active most of the evening
For today:
I will express the reason's I'm becoming healthier out loud both morning and afternoon
I will stay within my calorie budget for the day and not overindulge
I will work out for 30 minutes today
I am expressing gratitude for powerful advice that has been phrased many different ways but the core message is consistent. It doesn't matter how many times we get knocked down, it matters how many times we get up.0
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