Just for Today ..... Daily Commitment Thread- Start of a new year!
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sunday
1. go to the gym. Lay out clothes for monday morning
Went to the gym, but not the best workout, but still, got a little in. Just tired today!
2. log all food Going to do this shortly! But, it was a good day.
3. try and plan menus for the week
4. drink water
5. relax, and enjoy the day, and be thankful for all that I have I spent the entire day watching TV with hubby! The Vietnam Series was on TV today - it was quite a eye opener, and so good to watch. I grew up in that era, and have several friends who had to go fight in that war. I encourage you guys to try and watch it if you get a chance. It is 6 series though - each 2 hrs long! Today that ran all the series, back to back. So ,,, quite the lazy day!
JFT, MOnday
1. log all food
2. drink water
3. go to the gym.
4. Lay out clothes for tues morning
5. keep calories under 1400
6. sip on water in the evening2 -
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I hope you all understand that I am all for maintaining a healthy weight during pregnancy. However I do not want to set any goals regarding my weight gain during pregnancy. This stresses me out. My doctor told me specifically not to count calories or concern myself with weight gain. With every pregnancy I gain extra due to added water weight. They do not know why this happens exactly but it does. I am also high risk for preterm labor. So I cannot add stress to my already stressful lifestyle. My doctors feel that I'm doing good by eating healthy and incorporating walking or jogging everyday. I've been blessed with healthy babies, two were a few ounces shy of 8 lbs. @Bex953172 I think it is a cute idea to play off the lose 5 lb challenge, however I do not want to stress over this. I typically get depressed over my weight extremely easy and I am an overachiever of goals. This combination is just the wrong formula for a goal like that during my pregnancy. I hope you understand.
Sometimes I think maybe I should just give MFP a break bc I do not want to get depressed over my weight. Then I decide to keep at it bc it is good information for nutrional guidance etc. I also hope to continue motivation thru JFT. My main goal is --> do all I can to keep my baby healthy!
Anyways, I hope you all can understand my decision to not track my weight but keep an eye of nutrional content.
I TOTALLY AGREE!!! With you two ladies, the last thing you should ever do while pregnant is worry about calories or losing weight. You are suppose to be gaining weight! In fact, I know when I was pregnant, my doctor told me to try and GAIN at least 25 pounds - and if I could keep it at that, it was mostly all baby weight. But no matter what, we want those babies to be healthy, plump little babies!!
When I started the challenge -I certainly did not mean you or Bex. The 5 lb challenge that Bex suggested is a good one, but also, the health of your babies is the most important thing in the world!! After the baby is born, plenty of time to count calories (or if you nurse, I know for me, my doctor had me eating 1500 extra calories a day, and I dropped the weight so quickly!). So .... not to worry!
But ... I hope you keep coming on here - we all love to see how you guys are doing, and are so anxious and excited for both of you. So please keep coming --- this is about support, no matter what.
And @Bex953172, I cannot believe you are 17 weeks along?? !
Tbh I’m scared of having a whopper of a baby because it’s gotta get out somehow!!
So (for me) as long as baby is growing at the rate it should I’m happy! Although it is all guesstimating tbh! Not like baby’s got a little scale in there!
I know! 17 weeks! My 20 week scan is 12 Oct so will found out if it’s a boy or girl!!
I THINK I’ve felt a couple of kicks but not quite sure atm!
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Today will be a tough eating day - got a company away day which means there will be lots of free food - and it will not be healthy!
I will do my very best to restrain myself though. Just because it is free, doesn't mean I have to eat it! I will save the calories for something better - and remember my goals. I want to look better than I do now.
Today's commitments -
- Log everything I eat
- Take sensible portions for lunch
- Avoid sweet stuff and high fat stuff
- No snacks outside meals
- Go home after the away day - don't go to the pub this time
- No alcohol
- Focus on training slides before away day
- Complete 2x tasks after the away day
- Call friend this eve1 -
I just weighed in at a higher weight than I have ever been except when pregnant or on chemo. I am so depressed over this. What is wrong with me!? I think I already wrote my goals for today but I'm doing it again to keep them fresh in my mind today.
Just for Monday:- Sugar only from fruits and vegetables. <29 g added sugar. <75 g carbs
- WATER, WATER, WATER
- Hit my step goal
- Weigh my food and journal it before it reaches my mouth
- Meditate and journal before bed
- Bed 10:00 pm
If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you've always gotten.
9/25/2107
Goal weight 145 lb
Today's weight: 171.4 lb
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September goals are:
Daily plank
Daily Yoga
Heating healthy –
Focus on lower belly fat loss
Advocare challenge not started yet - mid week or next week time permitting
Uplifted spirit and personal growth
Support – needed and given - SHAPE
Loose 5 lbs by 1/1/18 -
I have gained 4 lbs not really very excited right now but I know it is a daily challenge and a lifestyle change hoping to see success soon.
I am in for the challenge I can do this!!! added it as a goal above.
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Pretracked most meals & snacks except supper-TBD
Lots of lifting today so that should count towards my weightlifting goals.
Keep up with 9 cups of water. Get back on track w/this.
Meditate w/calm app for 25 mins.
I've drifted back into unhealthy snacking in afternoons so I will work on that by having a healthy snack on hand. Struggling.
We went the whole week w/home cooked meals....and nobody died!! Yes, there were complaints from DD but I resisted.
Early bedtime-try for 9:30pm.
Take some time today to organize a weekly plan to keep stress down.
Read something inspirational.
Try to preplan suppers this week and get the crockpot back out.
Do what I NEED to do before I do what I WANT to do.
Have a great week everyone-love having you all to check in with everyday.
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Saragirl2 great goals they struck a cord with my heart thanks for the inspiration. - knowing someone else is on the same thought pattern I am.2
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Weekly weigh-in
Starting weight Jan 1: 217
Current weight Sept 1st: 192.8
1st Goal weight:175
2nd goal weight: 170
(5'11" tall, 66 years old)
Progress so far:
Jan 1: 217
Feb 1: 211
March 1: 205.4
April 1: 202.6
May 1: 204.6
June 1: 200.4
July 1: 199.2
August 1: 195.6
Sept 1: 192.8
Sept 4 - skipped
Sept 11 - 193
Sept 18 - skipped
Sept 25 - 191.8. Even though for the month, this is not very much, considering the month that I had, I am just happy that it is going down a little
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I've drifted back into unhealthy snacking in afternoons so I will work on that by having a healthy snack on hand. Struggling.
Do what I NEED to do before I do what I WANT to do.
Have a great week everyone-love having you all to check in with everyday.
Sara - you are not alone in the old habits coming back. For awhile, I was doing so well with avoiding ice cream, etc. It is so easy for those old habits to slip back. But I think what you said is so true - having that healthy snack on hand. Last week I tried to stock up on things like cantalope, watermelon, grapes, etc., and had them washed, cut up, and ready to grab when I wanted a snack. I am learning that preparation is key!
Hope you have a great week also!2 -
josephinebowman wrote: »Stop reading cschmitz's wonderful posts that I use to keep me going.
Wow, that is so sweet, thank you! Now I feel "pressure" jk. Hopefully you find inspiration on this entire forum as I do. Everyone has their own struggles and battles, but it's still just one day for everybody.
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OConnell5483 wrote: »
If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you've always gotten.
Love this quote! And so true!!! Your not alone - I've been struggling lately also, and working hard not to give up. But I know that if I do, I'll be seeing those 200s again. I know you can do this!!!!3 -
So this morning I went to the gym. I am finding that I love going to the gym, but hubby thinks I am overdoing it! But .... it feels good to be able to physically do 60 minutes on the treadmill, with the incline set high, and my speed almost to 4.3 mph. But the past 2 days, I have been starting to get a little light-headed.\
It is HOT in the gym (it is still in the 90s here yet), so I sweat a lot. I tend to have very low blood pressure. I am not sure if these are the reasons, but this morning at my workout, I started again to get light headed. I had already done 40 minutes on the treadmill, and 10 minutes on the ellipitical - and was really cranking away, feeling great, talking to the new friends I have met.
But then, again, I got lightheaded. But this time it didn't stop. I felt like I was going to pass out. So .... I got on the exercise bike, just so I could sit down, and the room started spinning. So, I grabbed a mat and laid down, but felt like I was going to vomit. So I ran to the bathroom, and just stayed in there till I was OK, then went home.
So now hubby is on me for pushing myself, and tells me I am over doing it. I am not sure why all this is happening --- but thinking maybe a combination of my low blood pressure, pushing myself too hard, not eating (which I never eat before I go), or what is going on!! I know I need to drink more water, but this morning, the more water I drank, the worse I felt!
So ... tomorrow if I go, I have to try and just do a slower workout, and remember what my doctor told me.
Losing weight is 90% of what I eat, and only 10% exercise.
any suggestions though as to what is going on?1 -
Well, Saturday I only logged my food bc I felt sick all day. Not nausea this time, allergies and a little cold. I'm trying diligently to treat all sicknesses with home remedies bc I do not like to take medication during my pregnancies. Therefore, yesterday turned into a day of watching college football and relaxing on the couch with my hubby. Those days are needed sometimes
I hope you all understand that I am all for maintaining a healthy weight during pregnancy. However I do not want to set any goals regarding my weight gain during pregnancy. This stresses me out. My doctor told me specifically not to count calories or concern myself with weight gain. With every pregnancy I gain extra due to added water weight. They do not know why this happens exactly but it does. I am also high risk for preterm labor. So I cannot add stress to my already stressful lifestyle. My doctors feel that I'm doing good by eating healthy and incorporating walking or jogging everyday. I've been blessed with healthy babies, two were a few ounces shy of 8 lbs. @Bex953172 I think it is a cute idea to play off the lose 5 lb challenge, however I do not want to stress over this. I typically get depressed over my weight extremely easy and I am an overachiever of goals. This combination is just the wrong formula for a goal like that during my pregnancy. I hope you understand.
Sometimes I think maybe I should just give MFP a break bc I do not want to get depressed over my weight. Then I decide to keep at it bc it is good information for nutrional guidance etc. I also hope to continue motivation thru JFT. My main goal is --> do all I can to keep my baby healthy!
Anyways, I hope you all can understand my decision to not track my weight but keep an eye of nutrional content.
Totally understandable! Just by reading your JFT lists, I get a sense of the "hectic" in your life. Do what's good for you and baby, and please don't stress! But I agree, check in here once in a while to update everybody. 2 -
Imagine, my work project due today took priority this morning! Time to catch up JFT....
Recap Sat.
3) Nixed plan for another state park and having quiet day home with hubby, he's showering before we go somewhere to eat. I don't want to cook. = We ended up at a Mexican restaurant, not the most healthy choices. Anyway, I tried something new (for me) camarones a la diabla & loved it! Unfortunately, also ate a bunch of the tortilla chips in the basket on table while waiting for order. Net calories almost 1,000 RED. Ack!!!
But had a great dinner date with hubby, which we don't do very often since he works 2nd shift 5 nights.
Recap Sunday 9/24 Will have 3 hour round trip by car to middle brother's Packers game party. = Very sedentary day, not even 5,000 steps on Fitbit.
1) Walk dog early to beat heat = Sleep was priority over dog & sad doggy
2) Bible class and church = Yes, but 2 hours of sitting
3) Keep portions sensible at party and enjoy 1 - 2 adult beverages = Kept my portions small, but let's face it, it was tailgate food.
I had one beer, and we all had a jello shot to celebrate each Packers touchdown. Thank goodness, they only scored 3 TDs and rest of points were FGs. And such an exciting, come-from-behind win in OT!!! Guestimated food / shots best I could and net calories MAY be another 1,000 RED, oh my! 
This week is going to be bad.
4) Another hot day, drink > 8c water = At least I did this....10c
5) Bedtime 10:30 = Got home around 8:30, had to baby the critters who missed us. More like 11:00 to bed.
JFT M 9/25
1) Walked dog 3.35 miles before work = happy dog
2) Project due date / finalize workpapers & turn in for review
3) Meal plan & make grocery list
4) For those of you falling out of habits, I am adding this again since I'm not consistent anymore: Floss!
5) Unwind 9:30 / bedtime & TV off 10:152 -
So this morning I went to the gym. I am finding that I love going to the gym, but hubby thinks I am overdoing it! But .... it feels good to be able to physically do 60 minutes on the treadmill, with the incline set high, and my speed almost to 4.3 mph. But the past 2 days, I have been starting to get a little light-headed.\
It is HOT in the gym (it is still in the 90s here yet), so I sweat a lot. I tend to have very low blood pressure. I am not sure if these are the reasons, but this morning at my workout, I started again to get light headed. I had already done 40 minutes on the treadmill, and 10 minutes on the ellipitical - and was really cranking away, feeling great, talking to the new friends I have met.
But then, again, I got lightheaded. But this time it didn't stop. I felt like I was going to pass out. So .... I got on the exercise bike, just so I could sit down, and the room started spinning. So, I grabbed a mat and laid down, but felt like I was going to vomit. So I ran to the bathroom, and just stayed in there till I was OK, then went home.
So now hubby is on me for pushing myself, and tells me I am over doing it. I am not sure why all this is happening --- but thinking maybe a combination of my low blood pressure, pushing myself too hard, not eating (which I never eat before I go), or what is going on!! I know I need to drink more water, but this morning, the more water I drank, the worse I felt!
So ... tomorrow if I go, I have to try and just do a slower workout, and remember what my doctor told me.
Losing weight is 90% of what I eat, and only 10% exercise.
any suggestions though as to what is going on?
It could be a combination of all those things!
Not eating before you go will be one!
Doing too much without enough rest in between and definitely water water water whilst at the gym!
Or even like a lucozade sport drink to keep electrolytes up and stuff!
I used to have one of them and water in the gym!
I don’t know what medical advice is regarding low blood pressure.
But that will be causing the lightheadedness. I lost a lot of blood (about 1.2litres) the first time I gave birth and afterwards when they moved me to a ward (attached to a drip haha on one of those poles on wheels) I was so shakey.1 -
@saragirl2Take some time today to organize a weekly plan to keep stress down.
Read something inspirational.
Try to preplan suppers this week and get the crockpot back out.
We have company this week (BIL is here visiting) and I did not take time to organize or preplan, and boy does that ever make a difference! I actually went at noon and bought a 2017-2018 Planner and I am going to start using it to plan for workdays (i.e. what I'm packing for lunch), schedule time for activity and stick to it like it was a work meeting, etc. so I can get more organized. Mornings are so stressful and if I don't pre-plan, my whole day turns to garbage, so thanks for the reminder to organize my week tonight so I am not running around all cray-cray in the morning!1 -
@joan6630: Can you try at least bringing a bottle of PowerAde Zero? No sugar but lots of electrolytes. You need to stay hydrated and listen to your blood pressure. I know I get light-headed really easily and it is scary! But for you to get nauseous also worries me. You are doing great, by the way! Look at your numbers continue to drop. Excellent!1
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cschmitz110515 wrote: »3) Keep portions sensible at party and enjoy 1 - 2 adult beverages = Kept my portions small, but let's face it, it was tailgate food. I had one beer, and we all had a jello shot to celebrate each Packers touchdown. Thank goodness, they only scored 3 TDs and rest of points were FGs. And such an exciting, come-from-behind win in OT!!! Guestimated food / shots best I could and net calories MAY be another 1,000 RED, oh my! This week is going to be bad.
Wasn't that game something?! OMG! I couldn't even sit down! Screaming and yelling at the TV! And they play again Thursday already!
I ate horribly yesterday. I did not eat one regular meal. Just all crap. Scale showed it today too. I wanted to take a walk but I cannot stand it when it is this hot outside. I don't know how you do it! 1 -
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OConnell5483 wrote: »
I knowww
I was wondering if you had started that quilt lol!
I didn’t want to sound cheeky asking haha
If you change your mind about doing it I won’t mind by the way!
I’ve started crocheting baby bibs, white with a pink/blue edging and I’m going to embroider names in to personalise it for people and I’m gonna try sell thems I’ve looked on Etsy and can’t see anyone selling anything like that atm. So there’s seems to be a gap in the market but whether people would buy them?
When I finish my first one (practice one for Marley) I’ll post a pic x2 -
OConnell5483 wrote: »cschmitz110515 wrote: »3) Keep portions sensible at party and enjoy 1 - 2 adult beverages = Kept my portions small, but let's face it, it was tailgate food. I had one beer, and we all had a jello shot to celebrate each Packers touchdown. Thank goodness, they only scored 3 TDs and rest of points were FGs. And such an exciting, come-from-behind win in OT!!! Guestimated food / shots best I could and net calories MAY be another 1,000 RED, oh my! This week is going to be bad.
Wasn't that game something?! OMG! I couldn't even sit down! Screaming and yelling at the TV! And they play again Thursday already!
I ate horribly yesterday. I did not eat one regular meal. Just all crap. Scale showed it today too. I wanted to take a walk but I cannot stand it when it is this hot outside. I don't know how you do it!
That game was wild!!! The "heart attack Pack" is back! We were screaming out on my brother's backyard porch (nice little bar & TVs) and I'm sure the neighbors down the street heard us. It's always good when it's "your" team that pulls out the win.
I'm going to the game Thurs. night. Luck of the draw, those are my lottery tickets. Can't wait.
Net calories will suffer this week, I'm sure!
As for walking the dog, my alarm goes off at 5:30 a.m. and it's nice and cool (normally) that early. I'm usually up by the first snooze. Although it's getting much harder, with it being dark now. I try to have my clothes ready to grab so I don't wake hubby who went to bed around 2 or 3 a.m. Once I'm in the habit, it's not so bad, but SO hard to get in that habit. I am not a morning person, but it's better than trying to make myself work out after work. 2 -
Glad to see other Packers fans here!
It was a nail-biter for sure this weekend.
JFT 9/25:
- Pack lunch (did it)
- Eat lunch (you would think this would be a given, but I struggle historically...did it!)
- No sneaking office junk food (mostly yes, snagged a few apples someone brought in!)
- Sign up for a gym membership (stopping on my way home after work!!)
- In bed, lights out by 10:30 (we shall seeeee)2 -
I had kind of an unusual long weekend between doing things with my SO and my parents. I ate well and got lots of exercise, but kind of fell off of the tracking and goal-setting wagon. TONS of vegetables though...I think that I had about 15 veggies yesterday. I also learned that tlayudas ARE in the database, though of course tracking one accurately is going to be pretty impossible.
Today is day 1000 of my streak! A while ago, I set the goal to be back on track and focused on my health goals by day 1000...I think that I am *mostly* there, and am feeling good about my fitness again.
Monday:
1. plan and pre-track exercise for the week
2. 12,000 steps
3. under 1400 calories
4. under 75G carbs
5. 8+ freggies
6. 10+ cups water
7. 60 minutes Zumba
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OConnell5483 wrote: »@joan6630: Can you try at least bringing a bottle of PowerAde Zero? No sugar but lots of electrolytes. You need to stay hydrated and listen to your blood pressure. I know I get light-headed really easily and it is scary! But for you to get nauseous also worries me. You are doing great, by the way! Look at your numbers continue to drop. Excellent!
YES. I also have very low blood pressure, and one of my doctors suggested sipping a bit of Gatorade during intense workouts. I make up water bottles that are 1/3 ice, 1/3 water and 1/3 low-cal Gatorade and that seems to do the trick.2 -
azulvioleta6 wrote: »OConnell5483 wrote: »@joan6630: Can you try at least bringing a bottle of PowerAde Zero? No sugar but lots of electrolytes. You need to stay hydrated and listen to your blood pressure. I know I get light-headed really easily and it is scary! But for you to get nauseous also worries me. You are doing great, by the way! Look at your numbers continue to drop. Excellent!
YES. I also have very low blood pressure, and one of my doctors suggested sipping a bit of Gatorade during intense workouts. I make up water bottles that are 1/3 ice, 1/3 water and 1/3 low-cal Gatorade and that seems to do the trick.
Thank you for the info ---- I ran to the store today and picked up some gatorade, and also some PowerAde Zero. Now, I just have to listen to my husband telling me that I am overdoing it! Just can't win ...... But ... I do find I am enjoying the gym, and I do think if I am "able" to go on the treadmill at higher speeds and incline, that it is OK to do this. My hubby tells me to remember I am 66 years old. I say ...... you are only as old as you feel, and I want to feel as young as I can. So tomorrow I may mix the gatorade with water and ice, and see if that helps me.
And --- Congrats on 1000 days!!! That is real commitment!!2 -
Day 31 (Sept 23) Goals:
1. Keep under 100 carbs ❌
2. Log Everything✅
3. Bonus: keep under 2000 cals❌
Day 32 (Sept 24) Goals:
1. Keep under 100 carbs ❌
2. Log Everything✅
3. Bonus: keep under 2000 cals❌
So yesterday was a nightmare from beginning to end. Flight delayed 9 hours and nothing to eat but crap. Perfect way to end a perfectly stressful trip.
Today I ate out for lunch and dinner. So I have no idea exactly how many calories I ate, but I did log everything to the best of my ability.
I was proud of myself for not having gained while on vacation. I will need to be very careful not to go crazy with restaurants and overdo it this week. (Both hubby and I caught colds while away and don't feel like cooking).
Goals will stay the same until I can achieve them:
Day 33 (Sept 25) Goals:
1. Keep under 100 carbs
2. Log Everything
3. Bonus: keep under 2000 cals
I hope I can catch up on all of your posts soon!!!
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I knowww
I was wondering if you had started that quilt lol!
I didn’t want to sound cheeky asking haha
If you change your mind about doing it I won’t mind by the way!
I’ve started crocheting baby bibs, white with a pink/blue edging and I’m going to embroider names in to personalise it for people and I’m gonna try sell thems I’ve looked on Etsy and can’t see anyone selling anything like that atm. So there’s seems to be a gap in the market but whether people would buy them?
When I finish my first one (practice one for Marley) I’ll post a pic x
I have not started it! But only because I wanted to wait to see what you are having! I absolutely do still want to make it! I'm excited to go shopping for material and get started! 
I think that's a great idea..the baby bibs with names! I can't wait to see what they look like!1 -
cschmitz110515 wrote: »That game was wild!!! The "heart attack Pack" is back! We were screaming out on my brother's backyard porch (nice little bar & TVs) and I'm sure the neighbors down the street heard us. It's always good when it's "your" team that pulls out the win.
I'm going to the game Thurs. night. Luck of the draw, those are my lottery tickets. Can't wait.
As for walking the dog, my alarm goes off at 5:30 a.m. and it's nice and cool (normally) that early. I'm usually up by the first snooze. Although it's getting much harder, with it being dark now. I try to have my clothes ready to grab so I don't wake hubby who went to bed around 2 or 3 a.m. Once I'm in the habit, it's not so bad, but SO hard to get in that habit. I am not a morning person, but it's better than trying to make myself work out after work.
That will be an awesome game to go to! Packers - Bears game is so much fun! Especially there in person. Have fun! I'm jealous!
I've thought about getting up at 5:30 to walk. I just haven't been able to get my butt out of bed! Do you just take your shower and get ready for work after your walk then? Maybe I'll try doing that tomorrow. I will set my alarm for 5:30 a.m. and hopefully I can get up without hitting snooze 47 times! I really have to say kudos to you for being able to do it!0 -
Glad to see other Packers fans here! It was a nail-biter for sure this weekend.
@cschmitz110515 and I actually live in Green Bay! I live not even a mile from Lambeau field, actually. Love my Green Bay Packers!!! 1
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