Just for Today ..... Daily Commitment Thread- Start of a new year!
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Down 5 pounds from 8/3! Water weight in there, I know, but it's still good positive reinforcement for me having logged every bite of food in the last week
Congrats on your 5 lb weight loss!! You are right, it probably is a lot of water weight, but a great kick start!!!! Great job!3 -
8/10 Thursday JFT:
Physics Final Exam
School Registration
Leave and Check in at 3pm for "Weekend Get-Away"
Relax and organize detox /diet ➡️ begins Friday!
Dinner by 8pm
Bedtime by 9pm
Good luck on your final exam! You've been working hard, so I know you'll do great! And a weekend get away!! Have fun!2 -
Down 2 lbs on scale.
I've printed off the BMI chart for women & posted it on my fridge for inspiration. Although I do have a final goal weight which is about 55 lbs away, I've decided to also set a BMI goal of moving out of the Obese category, then to Overweight and finally to Healthy weight. The good thing is that there is quite a range so it's not a 1 size fits all goal weight.
Great job Sara on your 2 lb loss!!!!!! My weight is coming off SO slow, but at age 66, I know it takes longer. I am trying to change my lifestyle at the same time -- something I can live with forever so I don't gain it back! I like your idea of setting small goals, and you are so right, it is not 1 size fits all!5 -
No news here. Haven't gone over on calories yet, did exercise. Got kid to camp. Slept until about 3 then more until 6 am this morning so I am not as tired today. Maybe tomorrow for floor cleaning, iris planting, and who knows what else. Thinking an early night again.
Okay--Friday, I will--
stay within calorie allotment, go to workout appointment and exercise at 8:30, take/pick-up boy from camp, take boy swimming, and one more thing (weed-eat, floor, laundry).3 -
One of my fails actually turned out to be a positive yesterday.
I was miffed because I struggled to stay in the green. It was bugging me for ages because I was too tired to exercise from a busy day and the girls
Then I realised!
That I was basing it on 1200 cals! When I've set a new limit of 1800 to maintain.
Yay pregnancy!
More cake for me!
Ahem
Anyway
I jogged today!
With the dog as I can FINALLY let him off lead!
Thankfully his breed means he will jet off at lightning speed and then after about 15 mins of stop-start running that's it. He's pooped.
So to push him a bit further I do a small jog around the field to truly wear him out otherwise he keeps us up at night!
Glad to see you're all keeping up with your goals!
I've not written anything down but I have been taking my meds every day and drunk a little more water and stuff.
Need to get my mind right before my physical.
For some reason I have a complete aversion to anything healthy.
Zoodles, out the window
Even standard veg with our evening meal like carrots or brocolli I just feel sick looking at!
Salad.. bleagh.
All the stuff I used to love and you know.. is low in calorie!
Although I could eat apples all day!
@joan6630 well done on day 4 of closing kitchen! Keep it up! Beat your last streak!
@MLHC1 good luck on your exam (although I'm pretty late posting so you've probs done t by now!!)
@OConnell5483 it's good to see you back and posting
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One of my fails actually turned out to be a positive yesterday.
Then I realised!
That I was basing it on 1200 cals! When I've set a new limit of 1800 to maintain.
Yay pregnancy!
More cake for me!
I jogged today!
With the dog as I can FINALLY let him off lead!
Thankfully his breed means he will jet off at lightning speed and then after about 15 mins of stop-start running that's it. He's pooped.
So to push him a bit further I do a small jog around the field to truly wear him out otherwise he keeps us up at night!
@OConnell5483 it's good to see you back and posting
Yay Pregnancy! More cake for me!
Ha!!! There's my Bex chuckle of the day!
Plus you jogged today? OMG, I can't jog when I"m NOT pregnant! What breed of dog do you have?
P.S. Thanks! It's good to be back and posting! I missed you! 2 -
Recap R 8/10 - Challenging day with training, not sure about lunch, can't use my hourly "move" reminder. Fitbit count will be very low but that's ok on occasion. Ending the day by taking my best friend out for her belated birthday.
1) Drink > 8 c water = great! 12 c
2) Take snacks to eat during training... I know none will be provided = done
3) Make wise dining choices, wherever I end up eating = did great all day then blew it this evening...tried to log everything and I may have eaten more than double my calories!
Oh well it's one day and not something I normally do. 
4) Enjoy 1 adult beverage with friend = 1 pint beer
5) Bedtime by 10:30 & TV off = plan to
JFT F 8/11 repeat R minus dinner with friend2 -
One of my fails actually turned out to be a positive yesterday.
I was miffed because I struggled to stay in the green. It was bugging me for ages because I was too tired to exercise from a busy day and the girls
Then I realised!
That I was basing it on 1200 cals! When I've set a new limit of 1800 to maintain.
Yay pregnancy!
More cake for me!
Ahem
Anyway
I jogged today!
You are doing SO great!!! I am so happy that you are staying with us during your pregnancy!!. You have wonderful goals - and like @OConnell5483 said - I can't even jog, and I'm not pregnant! And of course, take advantage of those benefits of being pregnant - eat those 1800 calories!! That little person inside you needs them
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Thurs
1. close the kitchen - going on day 4 This is especially hard today.... its been a very trying day.
2. log all food At least I kept within my calories!
3. concentrate on my glass of water!!
4. lay out gym clothes for tomorrow morning Can't do this again, because hubby has to get up in the attic before it gets too hot, to fix the lite. I missed getting to the gym this morning for the same reason
5. TRY and go to gym tonite or for a short walk This didn't happen either - helping to hold the ladder, hold the light while he screws it in ......
JFt, Friday
1. go to fish fry, and yes, have that beer!
2. drink water
3. log all food
4. lay out gym clothes, and go saturday morning for sure
5. try and go to the gym in the afternoon. Even though it is not when I normally go, hopefully hubby will be finished with the light project, and I can go.
6. try not to worry or get upset about my daughter. Just be there for her, no matter how terrible she treats me.
7. try and understand my son has his own family, and is busy. Do not take it personally
8. close the kitchen except for planned snacks. Going on day 5
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OConnell5483 wrote: »One of my fails actually turned out to be a positive yesterday.
Then I realised!
That I was basing it on 1200 cals! When I've set a new limit of 1800 to maintain.
Yay pregnancy!
More cake for me!
I jogged today!
With the dog as I can FINALLY let him off lead!
Thankfully his breed means he will jet off at lightning speed and then after about 15 mins of stop-start running that's it. He's pooped.
So to push him a bit further I do a small jog around the field to truly wear him out otherwise he keeps us up at night!
@OConnell5483 it's good to see you back and posting
Yay Pregnancy! More cake for me! Ha!!! There's my Bex chuckle of the day!
Plus you jogged today? OMG, I can't jog when I"m NOT pregnant! What breed of dog do you have?
P.S. Thanks! It's good to be back and posting! I missed you!
He's a whippet cross. But mostly whippet!
So a running dog lol!
When he was younger we were trying to train him for recall and someone said "find something he loves more than running"... there was nothing he loved more than running.
But it's been 8 months but I've laid the groundwork of leaving birds and cats and stuff and so far he's not chased any because that's normally what sets them off at speed lol!
But because he's been on lead for so long he just always comes back!3 -
I actually read through the posts and you all s/b proud! I think it's so great that we lift one another up when one of us is down and offer a little advice or encouragement. You're all a part of this journey.
JFT
Walk park with dog & DD.
Drink water-9 or more cups.
My exercise will be housecleaning instead of gym. Too much coughing to be at gym.
Grocery shop for Boy Scouts as they're going directly from campsite to an air show to camp out for 2 nights.
Track everything.
Take rests when needed.
Get a good night's rest.
When I catch myself comparing my situation to someone else's, I have to remind myself that this is my journey.
OConnell5483, I'd love to see your bouquet!!
Junodog1, great words of encouragement.
HGSmith0920, you're very kind to make DH's lunch
Bex-I've been checking for your comments after your last post. Hope all's well!
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HGSmith0920 wrote: »
Just for tomorrow 8/10
1. Log all food
2. Keep in the greenOnly over by something like 41 calories though! So that's something right?
3. Only have a cup of coffee before 11Had two. I got up early and didnt have any tea so I made coffee instead and then had another cup on my way to work a few hours later
4. Keep drawer balanced at work
5. Ask for help if I need it
6. Go to gym after work(no matter how tired or angry I am)I wanted to! I really did! But Mom asked me to pick up a rat and I just couldnt bear to leave in the car alone while I was at the gym
7. Dinner at 76 but close enough. We were hungry and the food was done anyway. Lol
8. Wind down by 9:30
9. Bed by 10:30Not exactly sure when...I dont think it was too much later then 10:30 but I know it was after
Yesterday was kind of a bust. Lol. Had a good/short day at work and am going to have another one today as well. Got all my food shopping done this morning. Ran to the Atm, made the DH lunch and put dinner in the crockpot! Woohoo! Lol. Just posting this really quick because I have to get in the shower. Lol
Just for today 8/11
1. Log all food
2. Stay in green
3. Make to-do list
4. Keep drawer balanced at work
5. Ask for help if I need it
6. Divvy up snacks into portion bags
7. Finish dishes
8. Take a walk!!!!
9. Research new activity trackers
10. Spend time with the DH
11. Wind down by 9
12. Bed by 10.
Have a great day everyone!2 -
Recap: Just For Today 08-10-2017
64+ oz of water - think I was a little light 
Eat enough calories (I've been low with exercise) Got to eat peanut butter on celery last night! C25K W6 D1 yep 
Finish Federal Invoice reconciliation - nope, because other big items got done so it's OK Create year over year pivot table for positions yep Clean upstairs bathrooms nope because I went to bed early for me, so it's OK Clean horse trough
Just For Today 08-11-2017- 64+ oz water
- Eat the step calories
- Finish Federal Invoice reconciliation
- √ Fix crock pot meatballs for dinner
- Finish Ilvemorny challenges today
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OConnell5483 wrote: »Just for Thursday:
* Hydrate
* Stay in the green
Only in the red by 119, so not too bad I guess.
* NO CANDY
* Do 3 positive things today to address each of Body, Mind and SpiritGave myself a facial yesterday, read inspirational book and listened to podcasts.
* Redirect my thoughts if I begin to think about work or family drama I cannot shake the family drama no matter how hard I try. This is my biggest challenge right now.
* Journal 5 things I'm grateful for at the end of the day
* Unplug. Have a social media-free day except for MFP.
* Be in the present moment and be grateful for this day
I woke up thinking my vacation week was over and that it was Saturday morning. I looked at my phone and it is only Friday! This is probably the only time I've ever been excited to have the day be Friday rather than the weekend! Still have 3 days before I go back to work! LOL!
Today it is cloudy and gray outside. I missed the news this morning but I'm guessing there won't be any fishing in our plans.
I've been doing some research on natural holistic approaches to wellness and ordered some essential oils yesterday. I might go to the library and look for a book to learn more about those. I need a way to reduce stress and anxiety without pills. I don't see it going away anytime soon between work and our GD who lives with us getting in trouble. Like @joan6630 said, I have to try to not take it personal when things get tense around here. But it sure is hard. Hoping the oils will help with that.
JFT - Friday:
* Hydrate 64 oz
* Journal every bite. Don't worry about staying green right now. One habit at a time.
* NO CANDY
* Take three different moments throughout the day to address each Body, Mind and Spirit
* Redirect my thoughts when they turn negative or I start to feel anxious or upset
* Unplug today. Only MFP or Pinterest.
* Eat 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruit
* Write on gratitude whiteboard on fridge to remind everyone of our blessings
* Journal tonight1 -
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Whenever I try to quote my own list and remove thetags from my phone, I lose everything but the first sentence from my post. I must be missing a tag on the little screen. Argh.
Anyway, I'll skip to my JFTs for today, tomorrow and Sunday. No cell service or wifi after a bit. Camping with friends and all of our kids, so my goal is to be moderate but not stress out over the calories, within reason -- want to be able to relax, be in the moment and have fun.
so, 8/11, 8/12, 8/13
1. run at least 2 of the next 3 days
2. track everything
3. Don't obsess, but also don't undo the work I've done so far. That means maybe not meeting my calories goals while camping, but also not going over a maintenance level of calories
4. Have a beer or two (but not three or four)
5. Enjoy1 -
OConnell5483 wrote: »
WOw -- just beautiful!! Makes me want to go and see if our farmers markets has something like these! It is nice to get ourselves flowers!
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Absolutely fuming right now.
I HATE cooking, like I really hate it.
I prefer quick things like sauces from a jar kind of stuff because I just really dislike cooking and Atleast I know that way it will come out good enough.
So tonight my partner told me how to do a meal,
And it all came out like *kitten*. The whole thing.
I'm fuming, I spent Atleast an hour cooking, made it all look nice, got a headache and backache from doing it for it to be *kitten*.
It was just a waste of my effort, a waste of my time and now an even bigger waste because I've got to Atleast cook my OH something to eat. (The girls luckily had something different)
And now I'm hungry but too pee'd off to do anything about it.
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Got down to 132 lbs. today, which is 5lbs. away from my goal weight.
JFT:
- Be grateful for successes of all kinds and in all sizes: I'm thankful for waking up more energized than I was yesterday; I'm thankful for being able to do a short session of jogging and calisthenics in the morning; and I'm thankful for being more productive at work today than I was yesterday.
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- Sleep by 10 PM because I feel better when I get just 6 hours of sleep. Slightly more would be better perhaps but 6 hours hits the mark.4 -
OConnell5483 wrote: »
WOw -- just beautiful!! Makes me want to go and see if our farmers markets has something like these! It is nice to get ourselves flowers!
Gorgeous! (P.S. I'm one of those people that tear up slightly at the sight of nature's bountiful beauty.)2 -
Absolutely fuming right now.
I HATE cooking, like I really hate it.
I prefer quick things like sauces from a jar kind of stuff because I just really dislike cooking and Atleast I know that way it will come out good enough.
So tonight my partner told me how to do a meal,
And it all came out like *kitten*. The whole thing.
I'm fuming, I spent Atleast an hour cooking, made it all look nice, got a headache and backache from doing it for it to be *kitten*.
It was just a waste of my effort, a waste of my time and now an even bigger waste because I've got to Atleast cook my OH something to eat. (The girls luckily had something different)
And now I'm hungry but too pee'd off to do anything about it.
I hear you. I especially hate cooking long meals. It helps to cook meals for the week on Sundays or on any other day that works well with your schedule.
All the same, best wishes on your health journey!3 -
8/11 Friday JFT:
Well it is the end of the day on Friday........Just to update everyone, I did great on my Physics Final Exam, my husband booked me a hotel for three days so I could recovery from taking classes all summer. I checked into the hotel Thursday at 3pm, pampered myself, had a glass of wine and fell asleep for 10 hours After getting up, I enjoyed a relaxing mid-day breakfast, LOL Then slept for another 3 hours. Needless to say, my little "vacation" away from everything has been full of sleep, self pampering, and being served meals! Sometimes a woman needs to get away from it all!!! I absolutely LOVE my family, our house and our life we live. A little break to recover is sometimes just a little reminder of how blessed I truly am.
Well, enough said about all that! I would like to tell you all how much I truly appreciate all of your support during my summer sessions at school. Since I am a full time student, wife and mother of three, I really don't have "girl" friends to chat with about life's little ciaos, especially anyone who understands the struggles of daily commitments to exercise and healthy eating.
For the remainder of Friday,
Eat a healthy dinner
Take a swim
Catch up on some enjoyable reading
Bedtime early
Headed back home tomorrow! 5 -
@OConnell5483 Those flowers are absolutely GORGEOUS!!! I love them. I always have to buy flowers myself because the DH doesn't really think about flowers until he comes home and sees them on the table. He then says something along the lines of, "Hmm...I should buy you flowers sometime." Lol.
@Bex953172 I would love to say that I hate cooking, and sometimes I do. But I'm really good at it. I took 3 years of cooking in high school so I have books and books of hand written recipes. Plus the DH loves when I cook. I think he's spoiled because he usually gets a home cooked meal unless I'm feeling particularly down or tired. Then we just order pizza. Lol. But I grew up in a family where Mom made dinner for the family every night. And that's what I know. And that's not how my DH grew up so I want to bring a little bit of my stable family life into his unstable one.
@junodog1 I dont think I've ever had a problem(at least not in recent years) with being under my calorie goal. Lol. But I also haven't been doing much exercise recently. So I'm struggling to keep UNDER them. Lol
@MLHC1 YAY!!! I'm so proud of you!!! I know you would ace it! And that husband of yours sounds fabulous! Enjoy your time off! And I completely agree about the girlfriends! I have a few girl friends that I text with now and then but I haven't seen them in years...literally. So I feel like you are all my girlfriends. I think you girls are closer to me than my female friends in real life. Lol
Today has been pretty uneventful. The traffic home was absolutely terrible though. I hate summer traffic in a shore town. Lol. Had enough calories to have two beers tonight! It's really nice! I think it's gonna be an early night tonight though. I'm exhausted today.3 -
Everyone's doing so great even with all the challenges each one faces! You all inspire me!
Recap F 8/11 - Repeat R goals minus dinner with friend. = Challenging day of in-house training, going home for lunch with hubby,, can't use my hourly "move" reminder. Fitbit count will be very low for 2nd day in a row but that's ok on occasion.
1) Drink > 8 c water = great! 12 c
2) Take snacks to eat during training = done but didn't eat them all / see #3
3) Make wise dining choices = typical lunch at home but ate two cookies during training that instructor brought. Just felt like I needed a sugar rush. At least I passed on the donuts he brought yesterday. And supper was very light b/c I felt that I didn't want much after today and yesterday. That's new for me. In the end I was <100 red calories. I'll take it!
4) Very busy & long week... probably go to bed early.
JF Sat. 8/12
1) Farmer's market by 7:30
2) Walk dog long route
3) Spend time with hubby / I would love if we went to hot air balloon rally in evening.2 -
Well, today I really blew it! Had a lovely get together with a group of friends at a very nice restaurant; I ordered seafood alfredo---probably a thousand calories, and six hours later, I still feel "full"---there goes that 8-10 pound weight loss I had during the month of July--even topped it off with a chocolate dessert---aarrgh. OK---diet coaches---it's back to the 1300 calorie diet tomorrow!2
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Well, today I really blew it! Had a lovely get together with a group of friends at a very nice restaurant; I ordered seafood alfredo---probably a thousand calories, and six hours later, I still feel "full"---there goes that 8-10 pound weight loss I had during the month of July--even topped it off with a chocolate dessert---aarrgh. OK---diet coaches---it's back to the 1300 calorie diet tomorrow!
This was just ONE DAY!!! You are doing so great, and one day will not hurt you. Get right back on track tomorrow! I remember someone telling me, when I went over, that if I averaged out the entire week, I was OK. So here's your diet coach ---- Back at it tomorrow, and glad you enjoyed today! That is what life is about!1 -
cschmitz110515 wrote: »
JF Sat. 8/12
1) Farmer's market by 7:30g
2) Walk dog long route
3) Spend time with hubby / I would love if we went to hot air balloon rally in evening.
Did you hear on the local news that they are recalling peas from the farmers markets here and Appleton? Salmonella!! Makes me nervous to eat the cucumbers, cauliflower and broccoli I bought Wednesday!
Wondering where the hot air balloon rally is? That sounds wonderful!0
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