Just for Today ..... Daily Commitment Thread- Start of a new year!
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OConnell5483 wrote: »I got to work this morning and found out a woman I work pretty closely with, one of the nicest women I have ever met, was tragically killed last night, along with her daughter. They were out walking together and hit by a drunk driver. Her daughter was 18 years old and she just told me yesterday that she was taking next week off so her and her husband could move their daughter into her new college dorm. I'm in shock. I am incredibly sad. I was emailing her last night about work stuff and unbeknownst to me, she was already gone. It is just heartbreaking. What a senseless tragedy.
This horrible news really put things into perspective for me today. So, here goes...
Just For Friday:
* Water
* Log every bite
* Leave work on time today and go home to my family
* Smile and greet everyone I see today with a smile.
* Hug my family and tell them I love them every chance I get.
* Try not to eat candy or ice cream, but if I do...oh well. I'm not going to beat myself up.
* Be grateful for the day, and thank God for always making sure we have what we need. Maybe not what we want, but always what we need.
* Hug my dog who no longer can hear, walks so much slower and with a limp, and who just wants to make us happy. Extra treats tonight. Poor boy is getting old on us.
* Don't sweat the small stuff, especially at work, because at the end of the day....it's all small stuff.
Thank you all for being here every day offering encouragement. Even though we have not met, I consider you my friends and you all matter so much to me. This is such a fantastic group!
Happy Friday!
Tracie
I'm so, so very sorry.2 -
I just love this poem, and thought it was a good time to post it. I hope you guys don't mind - its not weight-loss related, but in a way, it is also.
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If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take your partner out dancing. There will always be time to go to work, clean the house, give a dinner party and fix the disposal.
Take care of the rocks first – the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.”
Joan, thank you so much for sharing. It's a poem I've seen before, and always love when it gets passed around again. So, so true! Carmela2 -
8/18 Friday JFT:
I'm taking new approach to the day.....instead of "surviving" the day, I'm going to "tackle" the day!
✔Enjoy a peaceful morning
✔Household manager items (has it's own list)
✔Make school supply list (college & High school, elementary kiddos already have theirs)
✔Run by bank
✔Run by mailbox
✔A little shopping
✔Run by Costco
✔After-school care facility & complete enrollment
❌Run on elliptical
❌BB-Workout
✔☆☆Stick w/ 6-Day Slim-Down Diet (Day 5)☆☆
✔Laundry
✔Dinner by 7 pm
✔Bedtime by 10 pm
I didn't exercise today but I stuck with the diet
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I am going to have to work during the weekend, while of course also doing the laundry and some housework and trying to keep my food healthy. So I was unmotivated and unhappy. But then my boyfriend called and we had one of the nicest, most relaxed phone calls since weeks and I went here and read all the stuff that happened to all of you.
I am so sorry that so many of you are stressed and sad. I would love to prepare some healthy tasty snacks and invite you all for a "sit on the couch and chat it all out" afternoon, but unfortunately, you are so far away. I hope you will have time to relax and recover during the weekend. Please feel hugged by this random stranger on the internet!
So now for my plans for today:
1) Go grocery shopping, shop mostly healthy stuff but also one treat
Actually already did that.
2) Do three runs of laundry
3) Cook Pasta with Zucchini and Scampi
4) Do a short workout. Any that I feel like doing. Just 10 minutes.
5) Check the work that is running on the server every once in a while (It crashed twice yesterday... so far it is running since yesterday afternoon, fingers crossed. If it runs until tomorrow afternoon there is a chance is will actually finish.)
6) Write something for my thesis.
7) Try NOT to touch the treat. It's meant to be an emergency treat in case I get bad news on Monday (I applied for a fellowship. I am not 100% sure, but based on their timelines for other years Monday would be the day I get to know if I am invited for interviews or I am already out.)4 -
Week-end! Saturday plans are: STAY IN CALORIE GUIDELINES-it is about 70 calories for one deviled egg. Exercise 30 minutes no matter what excuse I can think up. Get weed-eater going. Remove dog hair from rolling chair wheels. Grocery shop to use coupon.
SKYMNINGEN good luck on the fellowship.4 -
@OConnell5483 I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You are very strong to see the positive through this. I hope you have a blessed weekend
@skymningen Congratulations on your success thus far!! The fellowship that was meant for you WILL happen
Good luck and we'll be praying for you.
8/19 Saturday JFT:
Day 6 of my 6-Day Slim-Down Diet
Finish strong!
Take son to football ~ 9 am
Football scrimmage game ~ 11:30 am
(I truly believe coaches "throw" their "weight" around and force parents to conform to their schedule in life, this is frustrating . The little ~ means the coaches aren't really sure about the timeline.)<---American Football (maybe that's the problem, LOL)
Run by bank
Eye appt
JCpenney Sale
Run on elliptical
BB-Workout
Dinner by 7pm
Bedtime by 10 pm
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Happy Saturday!
Yesterday:
1. Weigh and log all food done
2. Meditate downloaded a few apps and tried one before bed but I was too sleepy
3. Sleep 8 hours done
4. Accept help from others. I have two events this weekend (I'm an artist and have been selling at festivals) and need to be smart, especially with the torn ligaments ongoing...
Today:
1. Weigh and log all food
2. Try to sit as much as I can at Event #1
3. Pack my snacks and plenty of water
4. Be present, be happy and be proud during my events. I'm so grateful for this second career, and I want it to show.
5. Meditate did this morning already4 -
OConnell5483
This is heartbreaking and I'm so sorry for your loss. So senseless that something so tragic could happen to innocent people. Love & prayers.
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JFT Friday: Continue to work on controlling my urges to binge.✅
-Clean my darned oven- yuck. Been avoiding this for weeks.✅
JFT Saturday: Workout in morning before we leave for the day.
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Have to remember to hit "post reply" & not lose everything I just typed!
Meditate/rest 20 mins today this afternoon. Use Calm App. Our dog has discovered how to meditate with me LOL.
Drink 9 cups of water.
Bath large dog who hates baths & struggles entire time. Then clean bathroom.
Track everything.
Walk dog in PM.
Weight lifting today.
Need to use portion control tonight. May be having company.
10 pm bedtime.
Pack for Canada.
Make list of foods that my parents won't have in house so I can shop the day after we arrive.
Walk/cycle everyday while in Canada.
Show restraint while baking cookies & banana bread for Boy Scout event.
If anyone is really struggling some resources that have helped to get me on track are Half Size Me podcast or website & Cookie Rosenblum's website/recordings. Wishing you all a great Saturday.
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Ummm can someone please tell me what a fellowship is?0
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Weekly Weigh-In = When I'm active I eat back calories / sometimes too much. My weaknesses: my sweet tooth, especially chocolate, and portion control. I weigh myself daily and log weekly / posting my Saturday a.m. weigh-in here. [My digital scale only shows half pound increments.]
Height 5'4"
GW #1: 150
GW #2: 145
Ultimate Goal Range: 140 - 145 [anything less is probably unsustainable]
August Goal: lose 4# and reach 170
11/5/15 = 195.0 joined MFP with no real plan except It's. Not. A. Diet.
5/31/17 = 180.5 two end of month celebrations
6/3 = 177.5
6/10 = 179.5 pre-10K spaghetti supper night before
6/17 = 179.5 numerous meals away from home, several occasions w/ alcohol, happy no gain
6/24 = 178.0 fluctuated during week, but ended ok
7/1 = 176.0 Yay!!! Achieved June goal to stay <180
7/8 = 177.5
7/15 = 176.5
7/22 = 175.0
7/29 = 174.0 saw at least one daily w-i below 174
8/5 = 174.5 dined out for Girls Day Out & ate Dad's cooking & baking
8/12 = 173.5 scale flirted with even lower numbers on daily weigh-ins
8/19 = 173.5 had couple of high calorie days
Reminder: Weight loss is not linear. At least not for me.
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Recap F 8/18 - keeping things very simple for today
1) Walked dog 3.09 miles before work & happy dog / no wildlife sightings to report
2) Net calories green / need to start meal planning again, always a struggle for me at end of summer = another fail
late leaving office (did personal stuff on computer) then errands and too late to make planned meal so bought a sub sandwich and wolfed it down
3) Use Calm app in afternoon, pause & pray = did this
JFT Sat. 8/19 = today's challenge is evening boat cruise with alcohol and food
1) Farmers market = done
2) Oil change & tires rotated = posting my update in waiting area
3) Gas in car for road trip
4) Walk dog long route
5) Make wise choices at evening cruise and limit adult beverages
Have safe and happy day all!2 -
Ummm can someone please tell me what a fellowship is?
"fellowship. A grant given by a university or foundation to a scholar for research or study is a fellowship. "
"Fellowship programs can be designed to support a range of activities including:
graduate study in a specific field
research to advance work on a particular issue
developing a new community-based organization or initiative training and reflection to support the fellow's growth opportunities to further explore a particular field of work. Fellowships have traditionally been awarded to graduate and post-graduate students, but there are an increasing number of fellowships available to recent college graduates in public policy, the arts, education, and other nonprofit fields."
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@Bex953172
Recently I'm finding myself feeling pretty weak, my hands, arms and legs just ache.
Climbing the stairs makes my legs ache and I feel slightly out of breath for about a minute.
Massaging my partner I can't even do properly because my hands ache so much! (Who ever heard of achey hands?!)
Is this because I've stopped exercising do you reckon or more pregnancy? Or both?
Could it be a thyroid hormonal imbalance? I know that pregnancy can stress your hormonal balance.
Hmmm...I would talk to your md about the aches if they continue. Agree
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Just For Friday:
* Water
* Log every bite
* Leave work on time today and go home to my family
* Smile and greet everyone I see today with a smile.
* Hug my family and tell them I love them every chance I get.
* Try not to eat candy or ice cream, but if I do...oh well. I'm not going to beat myself up. Ate a huge bowl and enjoyed every single bite. So did my husband.
* Be grateful for the day, and thank God for always making sure we have what we need. Maybe not what we want, but always what we need.
* Hug my dog who no longer can hear, walks so much slower and with a limp, and who just wants to make us happy. Extra treats tonight. Poor boy is getting old on us.
* Don't sweat the small stuff, especially at work, because at the end of the day....it's all small stuff.
Thank you everyone for your kind words, prayers and hugs. It was a long day yesterday. For many of us. I threw my healthy eating right out the window. But I'm back on it today.
Joan: I love that story! Thank you for sharing. It's so true.
Bex: I had no idea what eggy bread was either, and it really doesn't surprise me if it is a "Bex" thing rather than a British thing! LOL!
Just for Saturday:
* Water
* Log every bite
* Having difficult discussion with DH today about our dog. He is not doing well health-wise.
* I slept too late to go fishing today, so I'm going to look for something soothing to my soul to do instead. Maybe today I will actually start a new quilt, or move my sewing area upstairs to the newly emptied old office room. Want a baby quilt, Bex? Private message me your address and I will make one for the new little one! It wouldn't be perfect, but it would be made with lots of love.
* Hug, kiss and love on my family.
* Meditate with Calm
* Journal
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OConnell5483 wrote: »Just For Friday:
* Water
* Log every bite
* Leave work on time today and go home to my family
* Smile and greet everyone I see today with a smile.
* Hug my family and tell them I love them every chance I get.
* Try not to eat candy or ice cream, but if I do...oh well. I'm not going to beat myself up. Ate a huge bowl and enjoyed every single bite. So did my husband.
* Be grateful for the day, and thank God for always making sure we have what we need. Maybe not what we want, but always what we need.
* Hug my dog who no longer can hear, walks so much slower and with a limp, and who just wants to make us happy. Extra treats tonight. Poor boy is getting old on us.
* Don't sweat the small stuff, especially at work, because at the end of the day....it's all small stuff.
Thank you everyone for your kind words, prayers and hugs. It was a long day yesterday. For many of us. I threw my healthy eating right out the window. But I'm back on it today.
Joan: I love that story! Thank you for sharing. It's so true.
Bex: I had no idea what eggy bread was either, and it really doesn't surprise me if it is a "Bex" thing rather than a British thing! LOL!
Just for Saturday:
* Water
* Log every bite
* Having difficult discussion with DH today about our dog. He is not doing well health-wise.
* I slept too late to go fishing today, so I'm going to look for something soothing to my soul to do instead. Maybe today I will actually start a new quilt, or move my sewing area upstairs to the newly emptied old office room. Want a baby quilt, Bex? Private message me your address and I will make one for the new little one! It wouldn't be perfect, but it would be made with lots of love.
* Hug, kiss and love on my family.
* Meditate with Calm
* Journal
Omg are you serious?
I would LOVE one!!
That's actually just made me cry! I've never met someone so nice!!
I'll pm you!
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Omg are you serious?
I would LOVE one!!
That's actually just made me cry! I've never met someone so nice!!
I'll pm you!
My DH would tell you different as far as being "so nice"! Hahaha! But yes, I am absolutely serious! I'm not real good but I try and have made some for my grandkids. They call them "Grandma Tracie quilts" because they are not perfect but they are made with lots of love. Let me know what colors you like best or if you want me just to surprise you! This will be fun, because I will be thinking about you while I make it. 4 -
OConnell5483 wrote: »Just For Friday:
* Water
* Log every bite
* Leave work on time today and go home to my family
* Smile and greet everyone I see today with a smile.
* Hug my family and tell them I love them every chance I get.
* Try not to eat candy or ice cream, but if I do...oh well. I'm not going to beat myself up. Ate a huge bowl and enjoyed every single bite. So did my husband.
* Be grateful for the day, and thank God for always making sure we have what we need. Maybe not what we want, but always what we need.
* Hug my dog who no longer can hear, walks so much slower and with a limp, and who just wants to make us happy. Extra treats tonight. Poor boy is getting old on us.
* Don't sweat the small stuff, especially at work, because at the end of the day....it's all small stuff.
Thank you everyone for your kind words, prayers and hugs. It was a long day yesterday. For many of us. I threw my healthy eating right out the window. But I'm back on it today.
Joan: I love that story! Thank you for sharing. It's so true.
Bex: I had no idea what eggy bread was either, and it really doesn't surprise me if it is a "Bex" thing rather than a British thing! LOL!
Just for Saturday:
* Water
* Log every bite
* Having difficult discussion with DH today about our dog. He is not doing well health-wise.
* I slept too late to go fishing today, so I'm going to look for something soothing to my soul to do instead. Maybe today I will actually start a new quilt, or move my sewing area upstairs to the newly emptied old office room. Want a baby quilt, Bex? Private message me your address and I will make one for the new little one! It wouldn't be perfect, but it would be made with lots of love.
* Hug, kiss and love on my family.
* Meditate with Calm
* Journal
I loved your entire JFT list
I'm sorry to hear about your little buddy. It is so hard to make that decision. Whenever we've been at the end of that road, we've asked: 1) is he in pain? 2) does he refuse to eat? 3) has his tail stopped wagging? Most of our dogs have clearly let us know when it is time to go.3 -
wanderinglight wrote: »I loved your entire JFT list
I'm sorry to hear about your little buddy. It is so hard to make that decision. Whenever we've been at the end of that road, we've asked: 1) is he in pain? 2) does he refuse to eat? 3) has his tail stopped wagging? Most of our dogs have clearly let us know when it is time to go.
Thank you for your insight! I'll share this with my husband. Very good points! 1 -
It's very sad to have the family dog die
Our first dog got to 10 years old and his bark went funny. And he stopped doing as much. He wouldn't even get out his bed To bark at the door he just barked from his bed.
So we took him to the vet and they put him under anaesthetic to do a biopsy on his throat and the poor thing had throat cancer. We decided not to bring him round as they said he probably was in pain.
And our second dog had to be put down at I think 6 years old due to violence. He nipped at too many people and most people were okay, they understood he had severe anxiety from previous abuse but when he went for my 1yo niece my dad said enough was enough
That was even harder.
But his severe anxiety wasn't giving the dog a good life.
It's such a hard decision to make, and one you don't want to make.
I think wanderinglights points are very good Ines to go by xx2 -
I did the list. Woo-hoo.
Tomorrow - Sunday
The usual --> watch calories and drink water and exercise. Don't be late for church. Do the shot first thing without whining. Drive out to cemetery and talk to my husband. If it doesn't rain and the grass is dry, might ride around on mower.
Hoping you all are having peaceful and laughing days.2 -
josephinebowman wrote: »Drive out to cemetery and talk to my husband.
((Hugs!))2 -
@OConnell5483 I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You are very strong to see the positive through this. I hope you have a blessed weekend
@skymningen Congratulations on your success thus far!! The fellowship that was meant for you WILL happen Good luck and we'll be praying for you.
8/19 Saturday JFT:
✔Day 6 of my 6-Day Slim-Down Diet
✔Finish strong!
✔Take son to football ~ 9 am
✔Football scrimmage game ~ 11:30 am
(I truly believe coaches "throw" their "weight" around and force parents to conform to their schedule in life, this is frustrating . The little ~ means the coaches aren't really sure about the timeline.)<---American Football (maybe that's the problem, LOL)
✔Run by bank
✔Eye appt
✔JCpenney Sale
❌Run on elliptical
❌BB-Workout
✔Dinner by 7pm
✔Bedtime by 10 pm
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It's only been two days but I feel like I have missed so much!
@OConnell5483 I'm so sorry about your friend! I dont know how I would have handled that news, let alone work through it! We had to put my first dog down about 8 years ago. We had her most of my life. I have never cried as hard as when we had to put her down. She was my Daddy's baby. But we were lucky. We found a vet that would put her down at home. So we all sat in my backyard and held her and let her know she was so loved. The last thing she saw was my Daddy's face. He buried her in the woods(in our little pet cemetery). I hope you found something wonderful and peaceful to do today!
@Bex953172 My DH doesn't really do much other than work. He'll switch the trash if I ask, and he helps pick up the living room if I ask him to. But that's about it. And in the beginning of our marriage, I was really bitter towards him that he didn't help. And then I realized that 1) the health of his body is quickly deteriorating and 2) he walks between 8-10 miles a day at his work. So once I came to grips with that(and came off the midnight shift at my former job) I started to let that bitterness go and (almost) enjoy keeping the house clean. Granted, I dont have a child, let alone two, to take care of as well as cooking, cleaning, and a husband. Lol, So more power to you and keep up the good work! Lol
@joan6630 I'm sorry you're having trouble with your daughter. I suffered severely from Bi-Polar when I was a young adult. I was on and off my meds and living at home. I think I put my parents through hell during those years. How they managed to deal with me during those years I have no idea but the Lord definitely blessed them and me in return! I hope that your daughter finds a way to help herself. I'll be praying for you and your family!3 -
No idea where my last goal post is, probably 3 pages back! Lol. So I'll just do what I've done so far today!
1. Logged all food
2. Kept in green
3. Kept drawer balanced at work
4. Didn't need to ask for help
5. Took a nap
6. Got Sozo-ed at church this afternoon
7. Cuddled with the DH
8. New mattress got delivered!
9. Remade bed and DH and I laid on it for about a half an hour
10. Gonna do an online grocery order to pick up tomorrow afternoon
11. Might run to Wawa to get a frozen fruit bar
Super long list today. Lol. Had a great day! Work was pretty dead! OH! I didn't get written up for 3k issue I had on Tuesday! Woohoo! Had a great counselor led prayer session(Sozo) at church today! It was amazing! I worked through a lot of nagging issues. Mom and Dad bought us a really nice, new Sealy mattress that was on sale at BJ's. It's our anniversary present from them. The one we had was terrible! It sagged in the middle and was terrible on our backs but we just couldn't afford it, so thank God for awesome loving parents!
So here's my list for tomorrow as well!
1. Church at 9
2. Pick up groceries
3. Go to Aldi's
4. Wash dishes
5. Food in crock for dinner
6. Laundry
7. Clean living room
8. Dinner and baseball with the DH
9. Wind down by 930
10. Bed by 10302 -
Friday
1. log all food
2. don't let emotions get to me. Realize that there are many things I have no control over - and food is not the answer
3. drink water
4. go to fish fry with hubby, and enjoy 1 piece.
5. sew on my quilt
6. take a short afternoon nap. I think when I am tired I tend to overeat junk food and binge
7. close the kitchen - brush my teeth and grab my water.
8. if Ice cream is on sale - no matter what price - Do not buy it. Just knowing it is in the freezer is a trigger for me. If I want ice cream - go to McDonalds and get a "portioned" ice cream cone.
9. think positive thoughts. Concentrate on the good things in my life, not the negatives
10. get back on here tomorrow, no matter what even though it is now almost 11 PM!!!!
I am SO late getting on here, so my only goal for the rest of the day is:
Saturday, 8.19
1. get on and log all food from today - yes even that margarita I had!
2. No more wine - just 1 glass
3. brush teeth and floss
4. lay out gym clothes for sunday
I had a very nice day today, thus, only now getting on here! I see I have SO many posts to go back and read -- what a active thread this has become! I love it!
I made it to the gym, and did 90 minutes. Then hubby and I went to a book/record sale - I bought several really nice books for my daughter, and hubby got a ton of CDs - all at $.50 each!
Then we went out for dinner. A nice day, to sit back, and enjoy our time together. I appreciate my husband so much, after being together 46 years, still love spending the day with him. So I have to remember this when things in life overwhelm me.
Our daughter came out in the evening, and I took her to the candle store for some new candles. The aroma of candles helps her. She confided in me though that the voices never go away, and I am so sad for her. I am so proud of what she has to live with and how couageous she is, but also, I would give my life to take this from her. The meds help with the symptoms, but not the voices, which are awful. So all I can do is be there for her in any way I can.
So here are my goals for tomorrow
Sunday 8/20
1. log all food
2. get to the gym
3. work in the yard - need to transplant 2 hydrangeas to another spot in the yard
4. work on the quilt I am making for my friend
5. drink water - concentrate to get my water in.
6. weigh myself for weekly weigh-n - record here no matter what
7. get back on here tomorrow - be accountable
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josephinebowman wrote: »I did the list. Woo-hoo.
Tomorrow - Sunday
The usual --> watch calories and drink water and exercise. Don't be late for church. Do the shot first thing without whining. Drive out to cemetery and talk to my husband. If it doesn't rain and the grass is dry, might ride around on mower.
Hoping you all are having peaceful and laughing days.
Hugs to you. I cannot imagine losing your husband, and pray that you can always have the memories to keep you going.1 -
Another busy weekend day today, but first let's see what I managed to do yesterday.skymningen wrote: »1) Go grocery shopping, shop mostly healthy stuff but also one treatActually already did that.
2) Do three runs of laundryDone.
3) Cook Pasta with Zucchini and Scampi Yes. Somehow I had expected it to be more tasty, though.
4) Do a short workout. Any that I feel like doing. Just 10 minutes.I forgot about it. Then I was tired... So, no.
5) Check the work that is running on the server every once in a while (It crashed twice yesterday... so far it is running since yesterday afternoon, fingers crossed. If it runs until tomorrow afternoon there is a chance is will actually finish.) I did that. It was running the last time I checked.
6) Write something for my thesis.Did that, too. Not as much as I hoped, but it is a start.
7) Try NOT to touch the treat. It is still in the pantry.
So up for today. I am nervous about tomorrow, I need to keep myself busy.
1) Got to the gym.
2) Try to do 2 more runs of laundry. (I might not be able to, depending on the space left to hang it. I don't have a dryer.)
3) Eat a large salad with lamb.
4) Pre-cook for tomorrows lunch.
5) Check the work stuff again, if it does finish in the afternoon, start running second part so I am all set tomorrow.
6) Work on my thesis and/or the book chapter
7)Don't touch the treat.
8) Don't feel overwhelmed. Just do not let it get to me.3 -
JFT:
-Run 4 miles
Didn't get myself to run today. My scraped knee still hasn't completely healed and I'm paranoid of tearing the cut even further during jogging. But I walked 5.5 miles instead!4
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