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    • Posts: 273 Member
      Just for today I will log my food.
    • Posts: 2,895 Member
      Just for today I will eat 200 less calories
    • Posts: 143 Member
      jacqueline116325mfp wrote: »
      July 17 just for today

      No night binge eating. will try to get a streak going.
      Spend some quality time with family.

      You can do that:) I know how much of pain binge eating can be to overcome, been there myself. Let me know if you need a friend to help you with that!
    • Posts: 1,165 Member

      @slittlemeister On another forum, one of the regulars doesn't like the word failure. She says to look at your "failures" instead as opportunities to learn something about yourself, or as an experience that shapes your life, whether for the better or for the worse. Part of the tapestry you weave each day. One normal sized gin drink is not the worst thing I can think of to have in my diet. On the other hand, if it's a large glass half filled with gin and a token amount of tonic, I might want to buy a jigger and use it to measure my next drink so I have a sense of proportion and feel better about logging it (not to mention feeling better the next day :# ). As I said to Cheers2012, pre-logging something into your evening meal allows you to have it as long as you stick to the amount you have logged. Also, 250 calories over is something you just shrug off and go on. There will be another day when you are 100 under...as long as you just keep logging it will all work out. And as far as emailing the counselor, perhaps there is a general email or phone number you could call to get some help with the details that got you stuck? Yay! for you for walking.

      We are here for you.

      I have trouble wanting to snack when I drink alcohol, so I limit it. Always want chips or too many nuts or something.

      @KetoneKaren So I think you are probably right about the word 'fail', it's very emotive and quite often it may be better to be kind to yourself and not beat yourself up too much if you don't manage to meet your commitments. On the other hand, sometimes I think it's possible to be too kind to yourself when actually you should beat yourself up a bit! It really depends on the circumstances I think - whether you have a good reason for being lapse, or whether you've just been greedy/lazy/etc without much provocation...

      I'm not too worried about the gins from a diet perspective - i measure the units with a shot glass and so i know I'm not overdoing it. It just strikes me that turning to drink to relax on too regular a basis is a bit dangerous - I should try to find other ways to cope that are healthier!

      You're correct that 250 cals over is not that bad either - it's about what happens overall not on an individual day. However, i try not to go over on 'normal days' (where I don't go out and have control over my food) because I know there are lots of days where i will end up going over because i don't have control over it (when I go to friend's for dinner, or to the pub,etc). So ideally i wouldn't be going over on a 'normal' day to compensate for the 'treat' days!

      Having said that, nobody's perfect and i probably shouldn't be too hard on myself :-)

      I will look into how I can arrange a counsellor more easily - ideally I'd have a chat with someone on the phone to figure out what i need first, but i need privacy for that! I've arranged to work from home next Tuesday, will do my best to sort it out then!

      Thanks again for your support, it really helps.

    • Posts: 6,412 Member
      @slittlemeister Yes sometimes we do need to be a bit stern with our self talk, don't we LOL! Don't want to coddle our indulgent side TOO much. I like to bank calories on "normal days", too, so I have a little surplus for going to restaurants. You're measuring the gin...doesn't sound like you are much of a lush... :)

      My dear departed mother would say, "Go forward with a fierce heart!"
    • Posts: 19,779 Member
      edited June 2016
      :star: Challenges are the spice that makes life zing! :star:

      :heart: Dare to be YOU! :heart:

      :smiley: Welcome Newbies! :smiley:

      Having daily goals helps me stay on track. "The accountability of posting here keeps me on the straight and narrow. I can always find excuses in my head, but somehow, they just don't cut it when I see them in black and white on the page."
      (Terri Richardson)

      JFT Fri 17 June 2016
      • Pre-log/follow through; 150+ minutes exercise, 200+ minutes; 10000+ steps, 15291 steps
      • 8 cups liquids/Monitor sodium intake. :)
      • Go to the dentist! I lost a filling last night! :anguished:no appointments until Monday!
      • Chores. :)

      JFT Sat 18 June 2016
      • Pre-log/follow through; 150+ minutes exercise, ; 10000+ steps,
      • 8 cups liquids/Monitor sodium intake.
      • Meet my daughters for a morning out together.
      • Celebrate my granddaughter getting onto the MSc Biochemistry course at her college in Cambridge.

      NB Always prelog and include treats. It makes it a choice rather than a compulsion!
    • Posts: 167 Member
      cheers2012 wrote: »
      I like to snack in the evening too. I'm surfing community discussions for a few nights to break the one little piece of Dove chocolate after dinner habit. That habit is so hard to break! I'm hoping I'll come across some new friends for support and motivation while I'm at it.

      I wish it was just a little bit of dove chocolate for me if its one little square it turns into the whole block and the block I've hidden for future pleasure. Woe is me.. I'm back on the sugar so gotta go through all the withdrawal again.. :(

    • Posts: 19,779 Member
      StrawbC wrote: »
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      I wish it was just a little bit of dove chocolate for me if its one little square it turns into the whole block and the block I've hidden for future pleasure. Woe is me.. I'm back on the sugar so gotta go through all the withdrawal again.. :(

      Keep at it! It does get better!
    • Posts: 167 Member
      StrawbC wrote: »
      Just for today..

      As I do this at night I feel like I have to say just for tomorrow...

      Last time
      1. GYM I will go YES :(
      2. NO sugar.. hmmmmstill debating where honey fits if its in the sugar basket then .. :(
      3. Be kind to myself.. gentle gentle on this Much kinda today though still that 8.00pm binge... Its a toughy to crack

      Just for tomorrow.
      1. Yoga and pilates
      2. Avoid sugar
      3. jump on here instead of eating when the evening urge hits

      I need to work out what to do with my evenings. They killing me

      Well avoided sugar till Friday evening. Now Saturday evening and already a lost cause..
      Didn't do Yoga but did do pilates and a pretty intense cardio session

      and I'm doing number 3 right now... I WANNA EAT SWEET STUFF RIGHT NOW. but instead here I am just gotta flop around here till bedtime.. :smiley:

      SO:....
      Just for Sunday

      1. YOGA this is a must for my bodies sake
      2. a sugar free day
      3. stay within the calorie goal
      and a non diet goal

      4. work my horse
    • Posts: 80 Member
      Good morning!
      I am new to this thread. But I am going to give this a shot!

      6/18/16
      Just for today:
      *I will pre-log and measure my food to stay within my goals.
      *I will drink 64 oz. H2O
      *I will exercise for 30 minutes
      *I will do chores, color or write if I feel upset
    • Posts: 6,412 Member
      edited June 2016
      JFT Fri Jun 17 2016

      1) Jazzercise :)
      2) Haircut :)
      3) Work with the appreciation that having a good job warrants No grumbling or griping :#I was there 2 hours past closing time. I had to grumble a little.
      4) Log every bite :)
      5) Get eight hours of sleep tonight :s

      JFT Sat Jun 18 2016

      1) Nap
      2) Trim zoysia from curb and plant the plugs in the bare spaces
      3) Log every bite
      4) Finish up stuff for estate attorney
      5) Do something fun with grandkids

      Karen in Virginia

    • Posts: 6,993 Member
      47Jacqueline wrote: »

      Tuesday 6/7/16
      1) aquatic workout
      2) chapters 5&6 of psychology manual
      3) choreo notes for 12 aqua moves
      4) finish accomplishment list
      5) notes for pt client
      6) meet client 6pm

      1) Teach Zumba 11am
      2) Haircut (I hope)
      3) Grocery shop
    • Posts: 1,165 Member
      slittlemeister wrote: »
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      Yesterday I managed both of my commitments, yay! There's something to be said for being less ambitious.

      Today I'm going to a friend's for dinner, where apparently we'll be having 'chilli with lots of red wine', which will present some challenges!

      My commitments are:

      - attempt to log everything even though i won't know exactly what's in it
      - drink at least as much diet lemonade as wine, to reduce the munchies and over eating
      - come in within calorie limit - with a small surplus if poss (made it to gym this morning so i have quite a few extras i can eat!)

      @KetoneKaren Thanks for all your support! I'm rushing back to work now so can't respond fully, but will do so later when I'm done for the day!

      Managed all my commitments yesterday, which is good!

      Today is a big test... going to a barbecue! Normally I go a bit mental at barbecues.... i go somewhat overboard on the burgers, snacks, drinks.....

      So today will be the test of whether I'm yet capable of indulging a bit, but not going completely overboard!

      Commitments are:

      - Log everything I eat and drink
      - eat up to 500 surplus calories (i can make this back with a gym visit)
      - drink only gin and slimline tonics, and have plenty of soft drink alongside
      - eat only minimal snacks alongside the mains - with my boyfriend to be the judge of whether I've succeeded on this!
      -
    • Posts: 6,412 Member
      @slittlemeister You got this! Just take all of us along as pocket angels and we'll help you get through the BBQ with flying colors!
    • Posts: 13 Member
      Just for today:
      1. Stop when I am full.
      2. Drink water.
      3. Workout for an hour.

      Three easy steps. I can do this! Let's go!
    • Posts: 885 Member
      shrcpr wrote: »

      JFT, 6/17/2016

      1. Walk the dogs :)
      2. Body Beast Day 55: Bulk: Shoulders :)
      3. Additional cardio workout :/Nope. I just felt really worn down so stopped after Body Beast and watched The Good Dinosaur on TV instead. So cute.
      4. Stay within weight-loss calories :|Kind of. Over my goal but still within a deficit.

      JFT, 6/19/2016

      1. Walk the dogs
      2. Today is rest day so no planned workouts
      3. Stay within maintenance calories
    • Posts: 16 Member
      JFT, 6/1

      1. Log my food. Just do it!
      2. At least 90 min of yard work.
      3. Send friend requests on MFP for more motivation and support.
    • Posts: 19,779 Member
      edited June 2016
      :star: Challenges are the spice that makes life zing! :star:
      :heart: Dare to be YOU! :heart:

      :smiley: Welcome Newbies! :smiley:

      "The accountability of posting here keeps me on the straight and narrow.
      I can always find excuses in my head, but somehow,
      They just don't cut it when I see them in black and white on the page."
      (Terri Richardson)

      JFT Sat 18 June 2016
      • Pre-log/follow through; 150+ minutes exercise, ; 10000+ steps,
      • 8 cups liquids/Monitor sodium intake.
      • Meet my daughters for a morning out together.
      • Celebrate my granddaughter getting onto the MSc Biochemistry course at her college in Cambridge.
      :heart: Goals met! :heart:

      JFT Sun 19 June 2016
      • Pre-log/follow through; 150+ minutes exercise, ; 10000+ steps,
      • 8 cups liquids/Monitor sodium intake.
      • Life Audit! Focus! Reset! Go!
      • Live! Love! Learn!
      • Visit family.
      NB Always prelog and include treats. It makes it a choice rather than a compulsion!

    • Posts: 97 Member
      edited June 2016
      :D I posted my commitments the edited to add bullet points - when I saved, it had removed everything from the first point. Rest assured I have four commitments for the day. Wishing all of you every success!
    • Posts: 6,412 Member
      JFT Sat Jun 18 2016

      1) Nap :)
      2) Trim zoysia from curb and plant the plugs in the bare spaces :)
      3) Log every bite :)
      4) Finish up stuff for estate attorney :/
      5) Do something fun with grandkids :|But they got to go to their Nana & Poppy's for Poppy's birthday & Father's Day celebration. My granddaughter who is 7 was afraid my feelings would be hurt! So I said, no, Grammy is a big girl & can go on to plan B without pouting. She loved it.

      JFT Sun Jun 19 2016

      1) Get ready for work with time to spare so I am not rushed going in
      2) Eat a hearty breakfast so I can resist the biscuits, donuts, and fancy creamers at work
      3) Log every bite
      4) Go to movie Love & Friendship with partner after work
      5) Get a full night's sleep tonight

      Karen in Virginia

    • Posts: 12 Member
      Hi, newish to here, but I think I get it ❣I know that for me, telling someone ( or a LOT of someone's
    • Posts: 74 Member
      JFT Sun June19 2016

      Not go over my calories
      Walk 10000 steps

    • Posts: 74 Member
      Pre log for 6/20/2016

      Log everything I eat
      Aerobics class 30 minutes
      Water aerobics 40 minutes
      Walk in pool 1 hour after class(temps in high 90's too hot to walk outside)
      Do not eat back exercise calories
    • Posts: 7 Member
      Just for today:
      I will measure and log every bite.
      I will go for a walk
      I will do my core exercises

      I will be satisfied with the success of just one day and not dwell on the ways I have been less than perfect (as in human?)in the past couple of weeks
    • Posts: 19,779 Member
      edited June 2016
      :star: Challenges are the spice that makes life zing! :star:
      :heart: Dare to be YOU! :heart:

      :smiley: Welcome Newbies! :smiley:

      "The accountability of posting here keeps me on the straight and narrow.
      I can always find excuses in my head, but somehow,
      They just don't cut it when I see them in black and white on the page."
      (Terri Richardson)

      JFT Sun 19 June 2016
      • Pre-log/follow through; 150+ minutes exercise, ; 10000+ steps,
      • 8 cups liquids/Monitor sodium intake.
      • Life Audit! Focus! Reset! Go!
      • Live! Love! Learn!
      • Visit family.

      JFT Mon 20 June 2016
      • Pre-log/follow through; 150+ minutes exercise, ; 10000+ steps,
      • 8 cups liquids/Monitor sodium intake.
      • Live! Love! Learn!
      • (Prep - write poem) read at Creative writing 10.30 am/Library Poetry 6.30 pm.
      • Dentist 11.45am
      • Monday Painters 2 - 4pm.
      • RSPB 7.45 pm.

        :sunglasses: Roll on! July! And the summer vacation! :sunglasses:
    • Posts: 6,412 Member
      JFT Sun Jun 19 2016

      1) Get ready for work with time to spare so I am not rushed going in :)
      2) Eat a hearty breakfast so I can resist the biscuits, donuts, and fancy creamers at work :)Actually it ended up being a delicious looking cake and the fancy creamers I resisted
      3) Log every bite :)
      4) Go to movie Love & Friendship with partner after work :oNope we were both tired so stayed home
      5) Get a full night's sleep tonight :|Still in process. Up now but getting ready to go back to sleep I hope


      JFT Mon Jun 20 2016

      1) Allow time for leisurely breakfast before work
      2) Carry a positive attitude to work
      3) Log every bite
      4) Go for a walk after work
      5) Perform a random act of kindness

      Karen in Virginia

    • Posts: 1,165 Member
      slittlemeister wrote: »
      show previous quotes

      Managed all my commitments yesterday, which is good!

      Today is a big test... going to a barbecue! Normally I go a bit mental at barbecues.... i go somewhat overboard on the burgers, snacks, drinks.....

      So today will be the test of whether I'm yet capable of indulging a bit, but not going completely overboard!

      Commitments are:

      - Log everything I eat and drink
      - eat up to 500 surplus calories (i can make this back with a gym visit)
      - drink only gin and slimline tonics, and have plenty of soft drink alongside
      - eat only minimal snacks alongside the mains - with my boyfriend to be the judge of whether I've succeeded on this!
      -

      Hmm so didn't quite succeed on the bbq commitments....

      Didn't log anything at the time, had to retrospectively later - therefore went over by 1000 calories rather than 500! At least, I think so... There are a couple of things where I really have no idea how much they were (e.g. cake, homemade redcurrant cordial) so I've estimated, and I might have over compensated....

      I nearly managed the 'only gin and tonics' commitment but ended up being tempted by some homemade redcurrent cordial. I also drank no soft drinks at all! Which in retrospect was an error, that would have helped keep the calories down....

      I wasn't too bad on the snacks though, although I can't really claim too much credit as there weren't that many around!

      Having said all that, I'm not feeing too bad about the day as i was COMPARATIVELY restrained compared to how I would normally be at a bbq (shows you how much I would normally eat!) And did turn down some extra food when I realised i wasn't hungry....

      Next time, I really will drink some soft drinks and also will do a better job at adding calories at the time so I'm aware of what I'm eating before it's too late!! It's always difficult to keep adding calories whilst socialising but at the very least I can log the food that I'm taking and intend to eat before i get there... then I'll know how little is left for extras! I will also take my shot glass with me so i don't end up over doing the gin measures.... my natural tendency is to make them pretty strong....

      Today is a 'normal day' so i will come in under my calories, ideally with a 100 cal deficit (need to make up for bbq a little!)

      Would ideally like to have no alcohol today but I'm going to campaign for the EU referendum on the phone tonight and suspect i may need a gin afterwards to get over all the abuse :-) however I'll avoid if at all possible - may have a bath instead.
    • Posts: 40 Member
      Oops, I missed a couple of days accountability! Let's start again - Monday is a good day to start again - a shiny new day and week B)

      So goals for Monday, 20/06/16:

      1. Stick to what I plan to eat
      2. Go to yoga class
      3. Unpack one box :)

      (if I don't write it down it won't get done - these last few boxes have been lingering since I moved in May!!)
    • Posts: 6,412 Member
      @slittlemeister I see some victories here. One is that you did eat less than you ordinarily would have. Another is that you recognized that you were full. Plus you came up with a couple of strategies for next time...prelogging the food you know you will eat, & taking along a shot glass. Kudos!
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