Just for Today ..... Daily Commitment Thread- Start of a new year!

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  • MLHC1
    MLHC1 Posts: 678 Member
    MLHC1 wrote: »

    9/6 Wednesday JFT:

    ✔Read P.Chem guide book & drank coffee
    ✔Prep lunches
    ✔Take kiddos to school
    ✔Grab breakfast
    ✔Take teeno to school
    ✔Attend class
    ✔Return home ~10:30 am
    ✔Read research articles
    ✔Lunch
    ✔Run on elliptical
    ✔Shower
    ✔Back to university for research
    ✔Pick up kiddos & teeno
    ✔Take teeno to youth group
    ✔Resturant --> dinner by 7 pm(Had 1 margarita)
    ✔Pick up teeno from church
    ✔Homework!!!!
    Still up working on HW so I'll try -->Bedtime by midnight (might be a little past this bc I am behind with homework)

    Well I didn't do this all in the order listed but it did get done, hahahaha I'm surprised I pulled this off. What's really amazing is getting my homework caught up :D
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,671 Member
    Since I'll be in seminar Th 08:00 - 16:30, updating W evening.

    Recap W 9/6
    1) Even with less sleep, I walked dog 3.09 miles before work, heard cranes & saw geese on the move, a sure sign of autumn. = Happy dog :smiley:
    2) Have prelogged (yay!) all meals / snacks for today / stick w/ plan & net calories green = Stuck close to prelogged food, and green 26! :smiley:
    3) Prep/test survey email & schedule email blast; do same for CPEs if time = Everything ready! :smile: Also had to reopen registration this afternoon for 2 individuals, then re-do the check in list, and add name tags. Such a pain in the *kitten*! :s
    4) To-Do list after work = 4 1/2 items checked off :smiley:
    5) Unwind 9:30 / bedtime & TV off 10:15 / walk dog short route before seminar Th = Unwind not so much, bedtime uncertain. Still want to walk dog in a.m. if not raining. Hope clock does not misbehave again. :neutral:

    JF Thurs. 9/7 - Very sedentary day with all day seminar. Choir rehearsal resumes season at 18:30 (more sitting).
    1) Walk dog short route since I have to arrive early, set up and handle check in table
    2) Eat full breakfast at home, not seminar refreshments
    3) No idea what lunch will be provided / practice portion control and healthy choices if available
    4) Bedtime & TV off 10:15

    For those in Irma's path, stay safe! I'm praying for you. :smile:

    @Bex953172 I live in Green Bay, Wisconsin, which in the mid part of the US. Far, far away from Irma.
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Are you all safe from hurricane Irma? X

    I'm more than 3000 miles from where Irma will hit. The worry for us in the Northwest is forest fires right now. This beautiful place almost got wiped off the map yesterday...there is a 30,000 acre fire just on the other side of that hill which is 0% contained. The whole west is on fire.

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  • PrincesseAly23
    PrincesseAly23 Posts: 440 Member
    Day 14 (Sept 6) Goals:

    1. No sugar ❌
    2. Keep under Calorie goal✅
    3. Drink even more water❌
    4. Keep calm... don't let work stress me out✅

    Ok. So I got 1/2 of my day right. Lol. I'm totally dehydrated from too much coffee and not enough water. I did eat a small ice cream and a bite of frosting off a free cupcake at work. Otherwise I was sugar free. Calories were low and tomorrow I plan to keep them that way...

    Day 15 (Sept 7) Goals:

    1. Stay under cal limit
    2. Drink loads of water
    3. Stay calm & happy (I have some major stressors at work right now that I'm dealing with)
  • skymningen
    skymningen Posts: 532 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »

    You’ve just gave me an idea.
    What about.. a pair of booties and a bib (crocheted) with either pink/blue or edging for girls/boys and i personalise the bib with their name with embroidery?
    That sounds like what I would call a perfect "you can't go wrong with it" gift for new parents. :);)
  • skymningen
    skymningen Posts: 532 Member
    And it is another day. I woke up with a slight headache, but I am not letting it get me down.

    1) Don't worry too much about bf. Be loving and care, but don't let it get me too scared.
    2) Drink enough water
    3) Get the next conference task done
    4) Do the dreaded long database upload process and finish it, so we can submit the publication.
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    Yesterday's commitments -

    - Log everything I eat :)
    - No snacks except ryvita :| I had a mini flapjack instead. Though, it was only slightly more calorific than ryvita...
    - Order pre-planned meal at Pizza Express (the pizza with the hole in it, NO starter, NO dessert) :) pretty proud of myself for this one!
    - G&T only :/ I had a small glass of wine. But otherwise was very good.
    - One water for every G&T :/ No as the barman didn't give me my water despite asking for it three times!!! I didn't have much alcohol though (two drinks only) so less important
    - Be in the green :) -40 but I'm going to call this a success!
    - 30 + minute lunch break :smile:
    - Meditate :smile:
    - Stop procrastinating (thinking about the job application) and get some stuff done :smile:
    - Arrange chat with colleagues to discuss alternative opportunities :smile:

    Today's commitments -
    - Log everything I eat
    - No snacks except ryvita
    - Plan what to eat at meal out tonight beforehand - and then order it!
    - Two small drinks only
    - One water for every alcoholic drink
    - Be in the green

    - 30 + minute lunch break
    - Meditate
    - Stop procrastinating and get some stuff done
    - Print off my job spec and work out how I'd like to change it
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    azulvioleta6 wrote: »

    I think that I stood out (I am a VERY good public speaker), but so did one other guy there, and he has experience that is more directly relevant to the position. On the other hand, he had a horrible hipster beard, whereas I had the same hairstyle (big curly bun updo) as three of the five panelists, so perhaps I have a chance based on sartorial style alone. :) Anyhow, I feel good about giving it my best try.

    Good luck for the results! Sounds like a fairly stressful experience, but seems like you did well - hopefully your experience (and hairstyle) will see you through! :smile:
  • Saragirl2
    Saragirl2 Posts: 630 Member
    Feeling a little scattered today (esp. after deleting my post by pressing "done" instead of "post reply"). Set timer when needed to stay on task.

    I will charge through this day!

    Walk dog before it rains...again.
    Pretracked most meals for the day. Picking up salmon for supper. Include lots of veggies.
    Drink 9 cups if water.
    Keep up with monitoring sugar intake.
    Do crunches on living room floor.
    Meditate w/calm app for 25 mins.
    Prepping food for friend until she's on her feet. & back to good health.
    Review daily "To Do" list. DONE
    Keep giving away the sweets I foolishly bought on vacation-I have to control what's in my environment.
    Read something for inspiration-maybe a success story.

    Consistency will get me closer to my goal!

    Have a great day everyone.

  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,450 Member
    Bex: I live in Green Bay, WI, same as cschmitz so we are nowhere near the hurricane. I feel horrible for those who are. My stepson, his wife and our grandkids live a few blocks from the Atlantic in southern Florida, about one hour north of Miami, so we are worried about them right now.

    @azulvioleta6 Good luck! I would have been a nervous wreck doing an interview like that. Good for you! I think the hair and your skills will pull you to the next level! :blush:
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,450 Member
    I wish I had time to reply to more people but I'm having a *kitten* storm of a day already.

    Just for Thursday:
    1. Stay calm and do not let negative people bring me down
    2. Put a smile in my voice and be a positive influence in the office and classroom today
    3. <29 g added sugar, <75 g carbs, increase protein
    4. Hit my step goal today
    5. Take 30 minutes today for some "me" time after work
    6. Meditate / Read / Prayers
    7. Do not bring work home with me tonight, literally and figuratively speaking.

    Have a GREAT Friday Eve everyone! <3
  • skymningen
    skymningen Posts: 532 Member
    OConnell5483 wrote: »

    Have a GREAT Friday Eve everyone! <3

    I wish it was Friday... Uh. But I love the "not bring home work tonight". Sounds like a very good idea.

  • junodog1
    junodog1 Posts: 4,792 Member
    azulvioleta6 wrote: »
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Are you all safe from hurricane Irma? X

    I'm more than 3000 miles from where Irma will hit. The worry for us in the Northwest is forest fires right now. This beautiful place almost got wiped off the map yesterday...there is a 30,000 acre fire just on the other side of that hill which is 0% contained. The whole west is on fire.


    My heart is aching for you all right. Fire is so devastating.
  • junodog1
    junodog1 Posts: 4,792 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Are you all safe from hurricane Irma? X

    I'm in Central Florida and it is looking better for us every update. We will likely have the effect of a tropical storm so the biggest worry we will have is tornadoes. I do not live near water.

    My mom is on the coast in Jacksonville (NE Florida.) She will evacuate inland just a little to my brother in Jax who did not flood last year in Matthew.

    Another brother of mine is in SW South Carolina and it may be making a beeline for him. :s Poor guy. He had a surprise layoff in August, has a daughter in private university and his son is getting married at the end of September.
    OConnell5483 wrote: »
    My stepson, his wife and our grandkids live a few blocks from the Atlantic in southern Florida, about one hour north of Miami, so we are worried about them right now.

    I hope they have listened to our Governor and are on the road to elsewhere.
    wanderinglight wrote: »
    JUST FOR TODAY (and the next 14 days):

    Enjoy my honeymoon in Italy and Amsterdam.

    I hope you have a most excellent trip!
    azulvioleta6 wrote: »

    I think that I stood out (I am a VERY good public speaker), but so did one other guy there, and he has experience that is more directly relevant to the position. On the other hand, he had a horrible hipster beard, whereas I had the same hairstyle (big curly bun updo) as three of the five panelists, so perhaps I have a chance based on sartorial style alone. :) Anyhow, I feel good about giving it my best try.

    Hoping this works out and you win the job!!!
  • junodog1
    junodog1 Posts: 4,792 Member

    So JFT 09-05-2017
    :) Stay in the green - you may not get much exercise so eating is critical. Doing well the last two days
    :| Drink water. Lots of water. Need to do better
    B) And, as the Hitchhiker'g Guide to the Galaxy says, "DON"T PANIC!"

    Thanks to the Hogwarts challenge I am getting my exercise time back up. Yay!

    Off work time is limited the rest of this week and what there is has been used doing property clean up in prep for Irma's winds. Had to travel an hour south and back last lnight to secure BIL's property. He is up in New England & Canada traveling around in his RV. As is usual a few days before a hurricane the skies are beautiful. Last nights full moon was a grand display on the drive home.

    JFT 09-07-2017
    • Today I will eat up to maintenance as it is my daughters 23rd birthday and she would like us to meet her and friends for dinner.
    • Drink Water
    • 10,000K Steps
    • Bowling match - goal is to kick the other schools behind and make them cry, but as coach I can only say I want to win
    • Open Twitter account for bowling score announcement - I don't know how to tweet. :cold_sweat:



  • skymningen
    skymningen Posts: 532 Member
    I am early again today, because I had a long day with a headache and lots of work. So now I am crazy tired. I already ate all my calories, but I really want the last serving of ice-cream. I don't know. I might overeat today. :s
    skymningen wrote: »
    1) Don't worry too much about bf. Be loving and care, but don't let it get me too scared. :) I was a little scared. He just called and he is still stressed, but sounds a little better than the last two days. And I just listened and cared.
    2) Drink enough water :DToo much probably, judging by the number of bathroom breaks I needed.
    3) Get the next conference task done :)Yep. And got praised for it by the main organizer a lot. So proud.
    4) Do the dreaded long database upload process and finish it, so we can submit the publication. :DI even got that done. And more. I was so effective at work despite the headache. No idea why.

    So doing really good other than... I am so hungry!!! I drank so much to not eat all the time. Otherwise I would have eaten my calories for the day by 11 am.

    Ice-cream or no ice-cream... that's the question. :#
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    junodog1 wrote: »


    Thanks to the Hogwarts challenge I am getting my exercise time back up. Yay!

    What is this Hogwarts challenge???

    I'm a massive Harry Potter nerd so this sounds very exciting!!!!
  • skymningen
    skymningen Posts: 532 Member
    mepeiffer wrote: »
    @skymningn - What are you taking for lavender? Posting at work is my stress reliever - so glad you are all here with
    me. What is your thesis about?
    I just take random cheap pills I got in a local store. A supplement of sorts. You wouldn't know the brand, it's the store brand and I am in Germany. But it's just lavender oil and B vitamins.

    My thesis... I am a bioinformatician. I develop ways to analyse the data generated from DNA samples extracted from an environmental sample (metagenomics, often from the gut and related to medicine) and also genomes in general (for bacteria and recently also for a moth which can interestingly be used as an animal model of human immune reactions instead of mice).
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    Thursday:
    1. swim for 60 minutes
    2. finish canning tasks
    3. under 100G carbs
    4. under 1200 calories
    5. 8+ freggies
    6. 10+C water
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,450 Member
    skymningen wrote: »
    OConnell5483 wrote: »

    Have a GREAT Friday Eve everyone! <3

    I wish it was Friday... Uh. But I love the "not bring home work tonight". Sounds like a very good idea.

    LOL! I meant "Friday Eve" as in the day before Friday....like Christmas Eve kinda. :wink:
  • PrincesseAly23
    PrincesseAly23 Posts: 440 Member
    edited September 2017
    Day 15 (Sept 7) Goals:

    1. Stay under cal limit❌
    2. Drink loads of water❌
    3. Stay calm & happy (I have some major stressors at work right now that I'm dealing with)✅

    Damn "done" button!!!! I just deleted an extremely long and very nice post. I'm too mad now to rewrite it all. That's the 2nd time in 2 days that I've written a novel on here and lost it before posting!!!!!!!!!

    I'm praying for you all and your families though this crazy weather time. Stay safe everyone!!!

    Day 16 (Sept 8) Goals:

    1. Stay under cal limit
    2. Drink loads of water
    3. Stay calm & happy
    4. Be patient while travelling
    5. Get lots of sleep tonight in preparation for jet lag!
  • skymningen
    skymningen Posts: 532 Member
    Another morning (early today)...
    So let's see what I feel up to:

    1) Go to gym
    2) Do a long, effective work day before gym
    3) Drink enough water
    4) And of course, be a loving gf again. Luckily bf has a free day today, to spend with his mum on her birthday.
  • Saragirl2
    Saragirl2 Posts: 630 Member
    OConnell5483 wrote: »
    I wish I had time to reply to more people but I'm having a *kitten* storm of a day already.

    Just for Thursday:
    1. Stay calm and do not let negative people bring me down
    2. Put a smile in my voice and be a positive influence in the office and classroom today
    3. <29 g added sugar, <75 g carbs, increase protein
    4. Hit my step goal today
    5. Take 30 minutes today for some "me" time after work
    6. Meditate / Read / Prayers
    7. Do not bring work home with me tonight, literally and figuratively speaking.

    Have a GREAT Friday Eve everyone! <3

    Good, solid goals. Very inspiring. :smile:
  • Saragirl2
    Saragirl2 Posts: 630 Member
    skymningen wrote: »
    I am early again today, because I had a long day with a headache and lots of work. So now I am crazy tired. I already ate all my calories, but I really want the last serving of ice-cream. I don't know. I might overeat today. :s
    skymningen wrote: »
    1) Don't worry too much about bf. Be loving and care, but don't let it get me too scared. :) I was a little scared. He just called and he is still stressed, but sounds a little better than the last two days. And I just listened and cared.
    2) Drink enough water :DToo much probably, judging by the number of bathroom breaks I needed.
    3) Get the next conference task done :)Yep. And got praised for it by the main organizer a lot. So proud.
    4) Do the dreaded long database upload process and finish it, so we can submit the publication. :DI even got that done. And more. I was so effective at work despite the headache. No idea why.

    So doing really good other than... I am so hungry!!! I drank so much to not eat all the time. Otherwise I would have eaten my calories for the day by 11 am.

    Ice-cream or no ice-cream... that's the question. :#

    So sorry you're hungry! I can't tolerate being hungry, as I'll end up reaching for the worst choice. I've found that since I've increased my protein at every meal & snack it's really helping control my hunger. Best wishes.
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    Just writing quickly on my lunch break - only have a few minutes as want to meditate before I go back.

    Bad news - didn't get the job. May have dodged a bullet there - I hadn't got a great impression from the interview and also got told by my colleague subsequently that the guy who would have been my manager is a 'massive ar$ehole'.

    However, still not very happiness- inducing. And obviously, my response was to over-indulge at my friend's leaving dinner (it's probably also worth saying that this was the last ever 'Dinner Club', where me and this group of friends go out monthly and have unhealthy food. So, that's probably also behind the indulgence - a last hurrah!)

    Lack of success with goals should be interpreted in that context....

    Yesterday's commitments -
    - Log everything I eat :'(
    - No snacks except ryvita :'(
    - Plan what to eat at meal out tonight beforehand - and then order it! :'(
    - Two small drinks only :'(
    - One water for every alcoholic drink :'(
    - Be in the green :'(
    - 30 + minute lunch break :smile:
    - Meditate :smiley:
    - Stop procrastinating and get some stuff done :neutral:
    - Print off my job spec and work out how I'd like to change it :neutral: Printed it off but didn't look at it!

    Feeling a bit hungover today due to excessive drinking so not going to be too ambitious...

    Today's commitments -
    - Log everything I eat
    - No snacks except ryvita
    - G&T only
    - Don't exceed calories by more than 350 (which I can burn off in the gym tomorrow)
    - Get at least one chunky task on my to-do list ticked off

    Happy Friday!

  • Saragirl2
    Saragirl2 Posts: 630 Member
    Junodog1 & OConnell, I hope your families are safe from the effects of the hurricane.

    My focus paid off and I got a lot done yesterday.
    Stayed on track with food too which I'm so happy about.

    Review daily "To Do" list.
    Walk dog.
    Finish listening to Half Size Me webinar while walking. Very inspiring.
    Pretracked most meals for the day. Pizza tonight with friends, so I'll make sure to enjoy a slice & also salad.
    Drink 9 cups if water.
    Keep up with monitoring sugar intake. I think it's been about 2 months since my last "iced sugar loaded coffee" at DD.
    Do crunches on living room floor.
    Meditate w/calm app for 25 mins.
    Next week, back to the gym. 3x a week for weightlifting. (I over did it before, 5-6x a week was too much for me).
    Last of the sweets will be out the door today.
    Tonight I'll read something for inspiration.
    Remind myself not to take my health for granted & my reasons why I want good health.

    Have an awesome Friday everyone! You are a great group :)


  • MLHC1
    MLHC1 Posts: 678 Member
    9/8 Friday JFT:

    Keep it simple!

    Reg. Morning routine
    Attend class
    Son Dr. Appt
    Lunch
    Run on elliptical
    Attend research class
    Pick up kiddos
    Homework
    Dinner by 7pm
    Bedtime 10pm

    I'm struggling this week, I know I've gained and I haven't been on my elliptical consistently in weeks. I'm going to try and get some quality sleep tonight. Then try and start a new chapter of productivity with school and exercise. I KNOW I have it in me to control my weight and attend school :D
  • josephinebowman
    josephinebowman Posts: 359 Member
    Hey Bex Too early to know yet about Irma but if she comes north up the coast then I will be in the attic blocking those windows. She should not have a lot of power if she gets here and we are 40 miles inland. Our bishop says prepare-we will buy milk today. Got most everything like water in the shed. Was just out in the yard and hoping the heavy dew dries. I need to mow before more rain.
    I bombed yesterday-ate at Burger King and had a whopper with some fries. The computer said I was within limit but I still feel overdone this morning. Exercise was not as good as I hoped but I did the pool and took son to his running event. I walked only a bit and ran none with him. He said he liked it so we will go back and if he still likes it, I will pay for him to join. I saw him running and recalled that my husband told me he ran in high school--Killeen, Texas.
    We did lessons grumpily and of course did not do all I hoped. No housework or yardwork got done but we kept every appointment and there is laundry today. I do not know if I will ever get the floors clean but if it is going to majorly pour, then I need dirty towels to keep on floor as dogs go out and in.
    Today is a bright shiny new possible day. (I feel yucky.) Watch calories, calories and eat good stuff. EXERCISE at least 30 minutes and remember MORE is BETTER. LESSONS to do--might have to work this evening, too. Groceries to shop and could use some clear plastic as I have just solid black. Check shed for plywood and nails. I will have to fork over and buy gas for car and machines. Since Harvey, our gas is up 40 cents per gallon but if Irma visits, it is no time to be without gasoline. Meeting at church, work tomorrow, and dishes/trash round out the list. Oh, move trash/recycle cans up against house just in case the storm comes. and MOW. I think I want to just go back to bed or maybe to the bathroom.
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