Just for Today ..... Daily Commitment Thread- Start of a new year!
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Friday
1. go to fish fry, and yes, have that beer!
But had such good day, I didn't want to have the beer. So had a unsweetened ice tea instead!
2. drink water Doing that now! I have to work harder at doing this during the day (so I'm not up all nite using the girls room!)
3. log all food
4. lay out gym clothes, and go saturday morning for sure Hubby wants to get up in the attic early, so I can't go till later. But .... I bought SIX lilac bushes tonite, so I may have my workout be in the yard digging!
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. Hubby decided to wait until saturday to get in the attic - so got my workout in this morning! I am learning about myself --- that my days are SO much better on the days when I get to the gym. So when the alarm goes off, and I am dead tired, I have to remember this!
6. try not to worry or get upset about my daughter. Just be there for her, no matter how terrible she treats me. Better at this today. All I can do is pray that things will be OK, and pray that our daughter does OK.I am only in control over myself, and how I handle things.
7. try and understand my son has his own family, and is busy. Do not take it personally
This one is hard. We were always close to our son, but he has lived away from us now for 14 years. I see the distance growing, and it makes me sad. I know he is so busy with his work, and his own family, but I wish things were different. The last time he came to see us here was last thanksgiving, so its up to us to go there, but that is even hard, as he travels so much. But ..... I have to just be grateful for the times we have.
8. close the kitchen except for planned snacks. Going on day 5
JFT, Saturday
1. log all food
2. help hubby in attic,and then try and go the gym. Yes, I can go to the gym in the afternoons
3. drink water throughout the day. 2 glasses with every meal
4. PLAN my meals and snacks! I get into trouble on the weekends with unplanned eating
5. close the kitchen except for meals and planned snacks. Going on DAY SIX. DON"T BREAK THIS OVER THE WEEKEND!!!
6. work in the yard. Plant 6 lilac bushes, and move my irises
7. sew on my quilt - all the blocks almost finished! Anxious to see how it will look put together!
8. do something in the evening with my daughter (maybe the fabric store and coffee!) 4 -
@MLHC1 - great job on your finals! And what a great husband to treat you to a weekend get away! What a thoughtful husband!
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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.
Bex - I used to love cooking. But after 40+ years of cooking for hubby and kids, I am sick of it now. I just can't seem to come up with ideas anymore. To me, there is nothing wrong with buying the jar of pasta, or prepackaged things. I think a person can actually eat healthy and never have to cook! So, do what you love. If you don't enjoy cooking, to me, do what is simple (like buying rotossiere chickens already cooked, wraps, stir frys, things from deli, etc). I remember once making lasagna all from scratch - took all day simmering the sauce, etc., only to have it turn out terrible! So ..... I now do things the easiest I can (so I can enjoy and have more time to do what I love, like gardening or quilting, and just relaxing and listening to music with my husband!).
Plus, to me, you have your hands full with your little ones, and being pregnant! Cut yourself some slack- and go lay on the couch and rest, and do what you love to do!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
I'm so glad you did well on your exam!!
You've really worked hard for it
As for your little retreat, I want and need this!!
But no one was more deserving than you!
You sound really refreshed from your post, like I can feel how refreshed you are!!
I'm the same, I don't have ANY friends so it's nice to be able to speak to you all.
I always struggle with friends, especially people my own age, I'm not very trusting and tbh I just don't have the time. So it's nice I can come here and chat about anything, I genuinely consider a few of you as friends
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so got my workout in this morning! I am learning about myself --- that my days are SO much better on the days when I get to the gym. So when the alarm goes off, and I am dead tired, I have to remember this!
6. try not to worry or get upset about my daughter. Just be there for her, no matter how terrible she treats me. Better at this today. All I can do is pray that things will be OK, and pray that our daughter does OK.I am only in control over myself, and how I handle things.
DAY SIX. DON"T BREAK THIS OVER THE WEEKEND!!!
Stick a note on top of your alarm saying
"I feel really bad after that workout.
- Said no one ever."
Can I ask what your daughter has? Was it severe depression? I can't remember
My partner has a personality disorder and when he's awful to me I just have to remember 3 C's
1. I didn't cause it Im not the reason he's ill
2. I can't cure it I can help but I can't cure it
3. I can't control it His disorder means he will react a certain way, I can't control or change that so don't try and then I won't feel like I've failed
This weekend is the real test! Try it... JUST FOR ONE WEEKEND!!!!3 -
Today I have only two goals:
1. Stay bellow 1440 cal
2. Have a snack free day4 -
Bex953172, can't imagine you not having any friends! You've got a great sense of humour & you're what folks would call "a hot ticket" = a smart strong lady around here (near Boston, MA).
I thought I'd treat my husband about 7 years ago to a very special meal. Expensive cut of meat, ridiculous cooking process (w/two small kids underfoot). It may have been Valentines Day...anyhow, he came home late, announced he'd eaten, my 6 yr old & I had already eaten some of it & it was delicious. The leftovers sat in the fridge, he didn't take notice. I was upset at first, but I did learn an important lesson. I will set my limits & will not twist myself into a pretzel in hopes that he or any one else will appreciate me.
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OConnell, those flowers are amazing! Lovely colors. You've inspired me to pick up 2 bouquets today (one for my MIL)
Walk to local playground with dog & DD.
Drink water-72 oz
Taking daughter to special swim class at gym.
I'll stay a 1/2 hour & do some weights but not too strenuous. Need to pay some attention to my abs.
Track everything. Day 6 reduced sugar.
Can't believe I've gone about a week w/o a sugary iced coffee from Dunkin Donuts.
Continue w/healthier replacements (Enlighten salted caramel ice cream bar, almost every night).
Take rests when needed.
Get inspired & plan meals for week & some outings with kids.
Get a good night's rest as we're supposed to go to the air show & meet up w/the Troop.
This is a weird question, do you ever notice someone glancing at your body when you're talking to them? It doesn't happen w/strangers, only people I know. My mind immediately defaults to the thought "they notice my weight" b/c they knew me when I was at a healthier weight. It doesn't totally bring me down, just an observation.
This is your day!
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OConnell5483 wrote: »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!
I did hear about the shelled peas! And I have bought those in the past. Fortunately for me, the date authorities have linked to the salmonella was 7/22, the only Sat. market I have missed this year. That was the morning of the Packers 5K. I wouldn't be nervous about the produce...in fact I was there this morning to stock up. I have bought farmers market produce for years with no problems.
The balloon rally is part of Seymour's Hamburger Days weekend. I just realized we missed the ascension at 6 a.m. today, not that I would go that early anyway. Tonight an ascension is scheduled for 6 p.m. and the balloon glow (balloons are inflated / illuminated from within) is 8 p.m. There's an event on Facebook if you're interested.4 -
Just for today: I will not give into sugar or beer.4
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Bex: It's a joke around my house that I'm the worst cook in the world. Every time I try to make something I either burn it or overcook it so it's dry. My DH does the majority of cooking around here. I always get upset when I make something and it sucks. My mom says "Tracie, the only reason you have a kitchen is because the house comes with it." Hahaha! As far as friends go, I hope I am one of the people on here you consider a friend, because I consider you one of mine! I struggle with friends too. I have "work friends", lots of those, but nobody that I would actually go do anything with. I think the reason I feel closer to some of you on here is because we are real on here...no pretenses...we are who we are. I like the honesty of it. By the way, WE think our BEX is awesome!
Joan: I understand how hurtful it is to watch one of your children kind of drift away. I have that same thing with my daughter. It's been going on for about 8 years now, since she started dating her fiance. I only want for her to be happy, so it is the price I pay to know that she is. But it's hurtful since she is my heart... ((HUGS))
Sara The Enlighten Salted Caramel ice cream bars sound wonderful! I haven't heard of that brand. I am trying to reduce sugar also and ice cream at 8 pm is what kills me every evening. Also, yes, I have noticed people glancing at my body. I have had friends actually walk up to me and rub my belly and ask me if there's something I need to tell them! Are you freakin' kidding me? I'm 57 years old! I would throw myself off a bridge if I got pregnant at this point of my life! (just kidding...but i would NOT be happy!). So, yeah...that made me cry actually. People are inconsiderate brutes. P.S. Glad you liked the flowers. They are still making me smile!
CSchmitz The hot air balloon ascension at 8pm sounds awesome! Have fun. If I can get my DH off the couch, I might have to drag him to Seymour! Thanks for clearing up the salmonella issue. I didn't realize it was from July. My granddaughter came home and told me about it so it made me nervous. I will go ahead and eat the veggies I bought Wednesday night then. Thanks!
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JFT - Friday: * Hydrate 64 oz * Journal every bite. Don't worry about staying green right now. One habit at a time.
* NO CANDY Broke down at 10 pm and had a few Reese's peanut butter cups. My weakness. * 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 Tried. It's a work in progress! * Unplug today. Only MFP or Pinterest. Ended up on Facebook, wishing I wouldn't have. * Eat 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruit Two servings of blueberries and veggies with our shish kabobs last night. * Write on gratitude whiteboard on fridge to remind everyone of our blessings * Journal tonight
Just For Saturday:
* Hydrate 64 oz plus...
* Journal Every Bite
* No Candy and No ice cream tonight
* Body, Mind and Spirit - Address each in 3 separate moments
* No Facebook today. Unplug.
* Try not to stress about returning to work Monday. Redirect my thoughts
* Do whatever strikes me today. Beautiful outside!!!!
* Update whiteboard with today's blessings.
* Today I will get some activity in. Doesn't matter how long...everything has to start somewhere.
* Bed early tonight so I don't sleep so late tomorrow!
Have a great day!
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8/12 Saturday JFT:
Check out at Noon
Return home and figure out what my crazy boys and hubby have been up to
Manage Saturday chores
Prep grocery list
Budget meeting
Run on elliptical
Yoga
Dinner by 8pm
Movie with family
Bedtime by midnight
Thank you all! Yes, my husband IS Amazing!! We are best friends and love each other beyond words, it is a blessing to be married to your best friend!
I would also like to say, I am very proud of everyone!!
@joan6630 Closing the kitchen every night is an amazing idea!!
@cschmitz110515 Your will power during your training is incredible!! Keep it up, you inspire me to do better!!
@Bex953172 Hang in there, pregnancy has its' ups and downs. Remember what a blessing it is to carry such a wonderful, fragile little life. This is your nine months to connect and nourish that little one, so don't stress!
@HGSmith0920 When I am on point with my schedule, I make breakfast, lunch and dinner for my family everyday. It is a wonderful feeling to know that your family enjoys what you've created, not to mention it is healthier. My husband tells me that everyday during work he knows he is successful because I pack him breakfast, lunch and snacks everyday. On the days I do not, he says he isn't as productive. We always tell each other that food prepared with love is more fulfilling than anything else out there
@OConnell5483 I used to over work myself all the time before I decided to go back to school. My co-workers and boss would constantly bring me down. My solution, I brought fresh flowers to work every week, dress uniquely bright and told people who always got on my case, "It's okay because God loves me." It sounds totally goofy but it lifted my spirits and changed everyone's perspective around me. Once they knew they couldn't bring me down, they stopped trying to.
I know there are many others I should also be addressing but I don't want to bore everyone with an incredibly lengthy post, LOL
Everyone stay encouraged and remember, I am cheering you all on for success!!!!
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Bex953172, can't imagine you not having any friends! You've got a great sense of humour & you're what folks would call "a hot ticket" = a smart strong lady around here (near Boston, MA).
Hah I just don't really like people much!
I used to have a fair few friends for about 10 years then it all got $hitty and I just didn't trust them anymore so decided to sod off real life friends altogether lol!
I have"acquaintances" but that's about it!
Ooo a hot ticketOConnell5483 wrote: »Bex: As far as friends go, I hope I am one of the people on here you consider a friend, because I consider you one of mine! I struggle with friends too. I have "work friends", lots of those, but nobody that I would actually go do anything with. I think the reason I feel closer to some of you on here is because we are real on here...no pretenses...we are who we are. I like the honesty of it. By the way, WE think our BEX is awesome!
You're totally right lol!
People around me in real life don't get the privilege of my humour lol!!
I'm much more me on here haha
And yes of course i consider you as a friend!
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@joan6630;
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!
Thank you Joan6630! I needed to hear that--and I really did enjoy that super dinner. And I will say that I am enjoying being about 8 pounds lighter than I was. One pair of slacks now is too loose, but another pair that was too tight fits perfectly. So--with everyone's support --on to the next five!
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Was there someone else here who crocheted? Where do you get patterns from? Do you pay for some online? Where else can I get free patterns other than Pinterest and google
I'm looking for a pattern, gothic/Victorian fingerless gloves (don't even ask, a family member has requested it)
Or if something like a bracelet, with a triangle pattern that covers the back of the hand with a small loop on top that goes over the middle finger.
Like a ring bracelet?
Anyway I'm struggling to find it and need to make it before October if possible0 -
Bex: Here is one place I go for sewing or quilting patterns that are free. Not sure if they have either of those items, but maybe?
https://www.craftsy.com/crocheting/shop/free-crocheting-patterns
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OConnell5483 wrote: »Bex: Here is one place I go for sewing or quilting patterns that are free. Not sure if they have either of those items, but maybe?
https://www.craftsy.com/crocheting/shop/free-crocheting-patterns
Try Mary Maxim catalogue.0 -
It's already humid here so DD & I are taking dog to walk at the coastal park. Love this spot.
Drink water-72 oz
Do some ab work.
Track everything. Day 7 reduced sugar. I've noticed I'm not as grouchy the last two days.
Take rests when needed.
Still no air show or church for me today, coughing fits are too hard to deal with.
Finish up a few chores.
Read something inspirational.
Have a great Sunday everyone!
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Hey BEX-I know what you mean about friends. I know some great people but they are out somewhere and I feel I impose on them. I know some pattern companies have the sort of items you want in the hat/scarf/glove section but not exactly what you described. And not sure you have those companies we use. I have a baby quilt to complete (my baby is 8). His babysitter looked a bit full in the tummy and I suspect but did not ask if she might be expecting. My son sort of said she was but he thinks anyone with a big belly who he says eats too much is also pregnant. He would like a girl/sister and has asked me but I said No, only him. We can not do that sort of thing without your Dad. The truth is I am too old. I will get out my quilting hoops and get the blanket going today. It just needs quilting and then a wash.
Good morning to everyone! Had a good breakfast-healthy, lower calorie, etc. The boy had 8 orange rolls and orange juice. I not only did not eat any of his rolls but I also washed my hands after getting the icing on me. NO LICKING. It is still wet here but I saw it might get sunny. Maybe I can weed-eat today and maybe not. I will commit to walking the yard and picking up trash. All else is possible.
Today-- Stay in calorie goal. Exercise at the pool. VACUUM THE FLOOR-no wimpy excuses. Spend 1 hour clearing the floor and either trashing or finding storage for whatever is on the floor in my way. I am going to also eat a peach today-got one and I smell it each time I go by.
So far today, I got up, took pills/shot, fixed boy breakfast, fixed my omelet, weighed and measured self. Church is at 11:30 so before then I am going out for trash in yard and showering/dressing me and the kid. I need gasoline and there was something more I wanted at Wal-Mart. Charging my phone and on my way.4 -
8/13 Sunday JFT:
Adjust caloric intake for diet
Jog on Elliptical
Yoga
Tons of other stuff, Lol.....Roll with the punches.....got to get household back in order
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Wow! You have all been busy little bees the last few days! I ended up staying up waaay too late last night. I spent time"hanging out" with the DH and his online video game friends. Lol. Indulged way too much and am feeling kind of sluggish today. Slept about 12 hours too. Went to bed around 2 am and finally pulled myself out of bed at around quarter to 2. But boy did I need it! I'm still yawning as a matter of fact!
I have no idea what my goals were the last few days, or how far back in the feed they are so I'm just going to start anew.
Just for today, Sunday 8/13/17
1. LOG EVERYTHING
2. Attempt to stay in the green
3. Go to the gym for some treadmill time
4. Finish HP challenges
5. Make dinner(I didn't do this last night)
6. Spend time with the DH
7. Wind down by 9:30
8. Bed by 10:30
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Thanks for the advice on the patterns!
Although my dad just rang me, he's been clearing out all my Nana's stuff from her house. He came across a huge bag of wool, like.. seriously so much!!, a craft bag to keep project work in (lots of pockets on it lol) a quilling kit so will give that ago one day, A set of knitting needles and crochet needles (x3!!) and he's just rung me again to say he has thousands of patterns! Thousands.
Is it bad that I'm miffed that he gave the cross stitching stuff to my sister in law, I really specified cross stitch as I remember nana was the one who taught me. Or am I being greedy lol1 -
@Bex953172 I dont know whether it's needy or not but at least you got some awesome things! My dad is just now going through all the boxes his parents left him and they died 20 years ago. It's been nice though because every time I go to visit(which is fairly regularly as they live about 500 yards away on the same property. Lol) he has something new to show me. Either from his childhood or from his parents. I've seen so many pictures of my grandparents and great grandparents. It's been really nice. And I'm really enjoying the stories that Daddy has been telling me. I kind of feel bad for the DH because I'll go up to the house, meaning to spend five minutes to get something and end up staying an hour because I sit down and get caught up in memories! So enjoy the memories even if you dont have the material aspects you want. Lol. But think of all the awesome things you have to explore now! Lol2
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HGSmith0920 wrote: »@Bex953172 I dont know whether it's needy or not but at least you got some awesome things! My dad is just now going through all the boxes his parents left him and they died 20 years ago. It's been nice though because every time I go to visit(which is fairly regularly as they live about 500 yards away on the same property. Lol) he has something new to show me. Either from his childhood or from his parents. I've seen so many pictures of my grandparents and great grandparents. It's been really nice. And I'm really enjoying the stories that Daddy has been telling me. I kind of feel bad for the DH because I'll go up to the house, meaning to spend five minutes to get something and end up staying an hour because I sit down and get caught up in memories! So enjoy the memories even if you dont have the material aspects you want. Lol. But think of all the awesome things you have to explore now! Lol
Yeah that's true it is a nice memory. I mainly wanted it to make a like a memorial cross stitch but I guess I can always buy it! 3 -
TODAY -- Monday 8/14/17
Keep to calorie guidelines.
Fix a schedule for the Y to exercise now that son does school. GO TO Y.
Cancel son's martial arts contract. Check finances online to cover next month.
Clean one room plus fold laundry and clear dishwasher and swiffer bathroom.
Order new cord for treadmill. Charge phone. Get gas for car and shed.3 -
A little update weigh-in, 8-13-17 = 190
Yup, that's correct I'm back up there
I'm just being honest.
8/14 Monday JFT:
☆☆6 Day Slim-Down Begins☆☆
Stick with diet plan!!
Contact FISD
Review Budget and pay bills
Grocery list & shopping
Run on elliptical
BB-Workout--> Basics & Cardio Axe
Yoga
Dinner by 7 pm
Bedtime by 11 pm4
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