Just for Today ..... Daily Commitment Thread- Start of a new year!
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PrincesseAly23 wrote: »I swear, I'm usually the most happy, upbeat, person. In the real world everyone knows me by my smile. But I feel like all I've been doing on here is ranting and complaining about my little problems. I guess I just joined this chat at a really rough time in my life and I can't seem to shake off all the stress and sadness. It feels like one thing after another has gone wrong for 3 months straight. I'm so sorry for all of the complaining.
I guess the best thing about these chats is that this is a win-win: I get to feel better for getting this all off my chest and you never actually have to take the time to read all of this rubbish and I'll never know if you did or not! lol.
We do read it
At least, we often do. I don't always have time to read everything but I try to read as much as I can.
Don't worry about complaining - it's not complaining, it's talking about what you're going through so as to get help! Either through getting practical tips/advice from others, or just through the comfort of sharing. A problem shared is a problem halved!
I think most people on here are going through some kind of difficulty - that's life unfortunately - and we all share our experiences and get supported through them. It's definitely not just you!4 -
Not quite such a good day yesterday. PMT and work stress got to me a bit and I ended up having some snacks and then a slightly fattening dinner, with wine.
Having said that.... I could have been worse and I did actively stop myself from going 'sod it' and really binge eating. I realised that just because I've eaten a few extra things, I don't need to give up on the day entirely. I think that is good progress!
Yesterday's commitments -
- Log everything I eat
- Lunch less than 450 cals
- No snacks - only ryvita if hungry
I had a clementine and 4 ginger nuts. It was kind of mindless stress snacking
- Be in the green nope, went over by some way. Will have to make that back through gym!
- 30 + minute lunch break
- Meditate
- Have a walk outside
didn't have time for a proper lunch break. This probably affected my mood
- Focus on key priorities and be productive
I did concentrate on the key things but somehow I was very slow and inefficient
- Stay positive (listen to music) I did listen to music but mood was low regardless
- Leave work at 5PM (have an event this evening) This was an utter fail - left at 6.30 and missed event
Today's commitments -
- Log everything I eat
- No snacks - only ryvita if hungry
- Be in the green with 350+ deficit
- No alcohol
- Go to gym at lunch
- Meditate
- Focus on key priorities and be productive
- Stay positive (listen to music)
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My heart goes out to those of us who are struggling-weight or other issues.
HGSmith-it's so hard to come right off meds (cold turkey) sometimes. I had to slowly wean down to a lower dose for my Celexa, the dreams I had were crazy & my sleep was disrupted. I can't imagine what would have happened if I had just stopped it. Hoping the days ahead are better for you.
Joan- on a good week, on Sunday night I write on my fridge calendar what we'll have each night for supper. Then on Monday I have my shopping list based on the menu. Can't say it worked out this week so smoothly but when I follow through, it eliminates a lot of stress. As for the water consumption, I try to consume the bulk of my water in the afternoon & evening. It seems to go right through me and after having kids, well, let's just say the mechanics in that dept aren't as strong as they used to be . I do notice a big difference when I've been doing Pilates for a few weeks so I have to find a class that suits my schedule. I would love to have a day where I'm not concerned about where the nearest bathroom is!
Sick with a cold today so I'll settle for:
Walking the dog 30 mins.
Grocery shopping-healthy foods.
Drinking lots of fluids.
Painting 2 promo signs-can't put it off!
Take a nap.
Meeting tonight-bringing healthy snacks to Boy Scout Council meeting. Making a healthy version of a pumpkin bread. Oil sub w/applesauce, sugar sub w/Truvia.
Don't compare your worst with someone's best. This is your journey.
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Yes, I do read everyone's posts. And it's not complaining, it's describing how you feel and what you're going through. Which affects your day every day, and maybe how you eat in response. I consider every post an opportunity to vent & get it out of my system. That's how I deal with JFT.
Recap W 10/4
1) Walked dog 2.34 miles before work =
2) Washed 2 loads laundry & hung up before work / after work, fold clothes & put away = Well, everything got brought in house and folded, most made it upstairs, and some even got put away. I call this a win!
3) Draft program & supplementary documents for operational project = Made good progress, just need boss lady to decide how much /what info she wants for interim report.
4) Do not get peeved at hubby during lunch for scheduling his day off w/o discussion = Lol, hubby reminded me Monday is federal holiday, which he gets off. He isn't federal employee, but works in federal building which will be closed. I still have to work.
5) Plan meals / grocery list = Reviewed a bunch of recipes, selected what I want to eat in coming 7 - 10 days (one new, others are favorites) & made grocery list. Just have to match recipe with each day.
6) Unwind 9:30 / bedtime & TV off 10:15 = Flossed & done But spent too much computer time close to bedtime & a little amped up. Usually I fall to sleep straightaway. 
JFT R 10/5
1) No dog walk this a.m., she can run in fenced-in yard. I needed a break after 6 days in a row. So, move during workday, which will be difficult in afternoon with staff meeting followed an hour later by teleconference meeting. Fitbit goal: 5,000 steps.
2) Meals prelogged today / stay w/i 100 green
3) Wash 1 window before choir
4) Grocery shop after choir
5) Unwind (that means no screen time on phone or PC!) 9:30 / bedtime & TV off 10:151 -
@josephinebowman Happy Birthday! May you have a great day!0
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cschmitz110515 wrote: »6. try and get better at planning meals. WHY is this so hard for me to do!!!! Any suggestions as to how you guys do it? DO you pick a time each week and plan the weeks menus? I get so busy, and then we need eggs, milk, etc., and I just grab meats, things I think we need - with no planning at all. I know planning is the key, and this is something I really want to turn into a better habit. But so hard for me to do it seems!
Consistency with meal planning is my problem. I do really well sometimes, and then not so much. This is what works for me: When fresh food is available at the farmers market, I plan around what's in season. I like to occasionally review my recipes (favorites or new, always easy) for ideas. Sometimes I put recipes on a list and tick them off as I make them. Sometimes there's things in the freezer or pantry I need/want to use. Once I decide what I (& hubby if he has any requests) feel like eating for the next week or so, I plan depending on our week's schedule. I make out my grocery list to fill any gaps. My favorite recipes make 6 - 8 servings, since I'm a big fan of leftovers; it means I don't have to cook every night. With the arrival of fall and winter coming, I am really looking forward to making big pots of soup, I have at least 6 soup recipes I love to make. And I love my crockpot even though I don't use it often enough. Sorry for the long response, hopefully some of it's useful.
Carmela, I LOVE your approach with the recipes...looking at them, making a list and checking them off as you make them. I also love making soup (especially when I make it in the crockpot). That's a good idea. I haven't made soup in a while. When I do manage to meal plan for the week, I write the meals on the whiteboard on the fridge so everyone knows what we are having each night, and I add ingredients we need to the shopping list. Then I have what I need for each thing...no excuses then. I'm going to get out a few of my cookbooks tonight and start thinking about next week.
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@OConnell5483
The first week challenge, it’s body weight divided by 2, in what measurement is that? Lbs? So if I’m 170 do I need to drink 85oz?
I’ll have to convert oz to ml as well! You lot and your backwards measurements
Hahaha! That's what the book says, but it is not a book written by a doctor or anyone clinical. It is just a book of different things to make our lives healthier, happier and less stressed written by I'm-Not-Sure-Who.
I'm not shooting for 1/2 my weight in water. I'm trying to make sure I actually drink water throughout the day because I'm a coffee drinker and I really need to get my water intake up.
I think everyone has different needs and especially pregnant. You just drink whatever you think is right for you!!!
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PrincesseAly23 wrote: »
I swear, I'm usually the most happy, upbeat, person. In the real world everyone knows me by my smile. But I feel like all I've been doing on here is ranting and complaining about my little problems. I guess I just joined this chat at a really rough time in my life and I can't seem to shake off all the stress and sadness. It feels like one thing after another has gone wrong for 3 months straight. I'm so sorry for all of the complaining.
I guess the best thing about these chats is that this is a win-win: I get to feel better for getting this all off my chest and you never actually have to take the time to read all of this rubbish and I'll never know if you did or not! lol.
I do read everyone's posts. I feel like this is my friendly neighborhood gather-at-the-cafe to drink coffee and chat group. And I totally get what you are saying! I am usually really upbeat and happy too! I am the person people usually come to at work to get cheered up when they're down. They actually call me "Smiley"!!! Yet, on here I feel like all I do is whine.
I agree with @slittlemeister and others. I really think that what we are going through in life affects how we do with our health. It's all a part of our journey! And this is a good place to get insight. (((HUGS)))
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Just for Wednesday:
1. Journal every bite. Don't even worry about staying green. Just journal every bite.
2. Do my 52 small changes Week 1 - Try for 85 oz of water, but be happy with 64 oz64 oz. Forget that 85 oz stuff! LOL
3. Reach my step goal. Sit less.Worked at home and sat at dining room table on laptop all day into the evening.
4. No complaining about work at home.Yeah...that didn't happen.
5. No working past 6:00 p.m.Yeah, this didn't happen either.
6. Simple Abundance chapter and Gratitude Journal before bed to unwindThis totally happened. I can honestly say this is now a habit. I can't go to sleep unless I do it now. So this is a win!
Good morning everyone! I'm working from home again today trying to get my project done that is due tomorrow. After this particular project, I plan on not letting the other projects stress me out so much, and I am going to stop volunteering to help on projects nobody else wants to do. It's killing me stress-wise and I am just going to be kinder to myself. I didn't take care of myself and hit my goals again yesterday, so I will use most of them again today. Here goes:
Just for Thursday:
1. Journal every bite. Don't even worry about staying green. Just journal every bite.
2. Do my 52 small changes Week 1 - Drink more water. Goal is 64 oz.
3. Reach my step goal.
4. Sit less. Work standing at counter with my laptop, alternating with desk.
5. No complaining about work at home (anymore today).
6. No working past 6:00 p.m.
7. Get out my cookbooks and start looking at recipes for meal planning next week...hopefully crockpot friendly! Thanks @cschmitz110515 !
8. Simple Abundance chapter and Gratitude Journal before bed to unwind.
"52 Small Changes: One year to a happier, healthier you.":
First week's change: Drink more water every day and make it a habit.2 -
@Bex953172 My plan is to be medication free. I feel a lot better mentally today, physically I still feel like *kitten* but mentally I'm in a better place.
I had my dr appointment and got my B/C implant out this morning. The Dr said that I could get pregnant in as little as two weeks. That is definitely not the plan, we want to wait until the beginning of next year, but if it happens, it happens. Lol. So I'm actually pretty excited! I think that that possibility has increased my mood. Had a great chat with Mom as well. Talk about a bunch of different things. It's really nice that we can talk about our spouses now. Now, Mom actually lets me in and shows me that their marriage isn't perfect because growing up I feel like they tried to portray it as such. And I'm letting mom see the hard parts of mine as well. My marriage was really really easy in the beginning. Over the past month or two, it has definitely gotten harder. But that's apparently common. The DH is having some neuropsychological issues from past head trauma and it's taking a toll on him. He's living under incredible amounts of stress and then there are my med issues, so it's definitely straining it. But we are still going strong.
Anyway, Lol. Today's goals I think are going to be simple.
1. Log all food
2. Do the dishes
3. Make a shopping list
4. Food in crock pot
5. Walk
6. Nap
7. Bed by 10
I have to be to work at 8 am tomorrow so it's going to be an early night for me.
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cschmitz110515 wrote: »
Consistency with meal planning is my problem. I do really well sometimes, and then not so much. This is what works for me: When fresh food is available at the farmers market, I plan around what's in season. I like to occasionally review my recipes (favorites or new, always easy) for ideas. Sometimes I put recipes on a list and tick them off as I make them. Sometimes there's things in the freezer or pantry I need/want to use. Once I decide what I (& hubby if he has any requests) feel like eating for the next week or so, I plan depending on our week's schedule. I make out my grocery list to fill any gaps. My favorite recipes make 6 - 8 servings, since I'm a big fan of leftovers; it means I don't have to cook every night. With the arrival of fall and winter coming, I am really looking forward to making big pots of soup, I have at least 6 soup recipes I love to make. And I love my crockpot even though I don't use it often enough. Sorry for the long response, hopefully some of it's useful.
Thank you SO much for the ideas! I started yesterday going through my large 3-ring binder where I keep our favorites - and jotting down just the favorites on a piece of paper to keep in the front. I am hoping this might help me, at least to get started with meal preparation.2 -
PrincesseAly23 wrote: »
I swear, I'm usually the most happy, upbeat, person. In the real world everyone knows me by my smile. But I feel like all I've been doing on here is ranting and complaining about my little problems. I guess I just joined this chat at a really rough time in my life and I can't seem to shake off all the stress and sadness. It feels like one thing after another has gone wrong for 3 months straight. I'm so sorry for all of the complaining.
I read every single post on here --- and I want to thank everyone so much that writes on here - good and bad. We all have our struggles - it goes in cycles. When one person might be up, another is down. When one is struggling to stay on track, another is doing great, and can give the encouragement needed. This is what this thread is about.
Losing weight is so much more than just what we eat. It is all about our emotions, our ups and downs which cause us to eat unhealthy. But its not just the number on the scale. It is our health, and that is everything.
So please do keep posting. I don't always have the time to respond, but I know what it is like. You are going through a lot right now --- and we are all here for you. Venting is the best thing we can.
Hugs from across the miles --- you are not complaining.
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I had the longest post written - only to lose it all before I hit Post!
But, I wanted to respond to so many of you - just not enough time today. But ... I do read every post, and understand so much what we all go through. Thank you for venting, giving encouragement, using this as a sounding board. You are not alone we all understand, and we all go through the same struggles.
I know I am an emotional eater. With both my husband and I losing most of our family, it gets depressing. You know the saying, friends and family are so important. We both work out of our home, so friends are few, and family is non existence. It is hard to find "couples" to do things with, and our son and his family live 600 miles away. So some days it is hard to stay upbeat. I am blessed with a wonderful husband, but family and friends are important to.
My high school friends left on sunday, and I've been eating since they left. A way of coping, as I know many of you go through as well. Whether it is work related, family, etc., this is what we learned to do at a early age, and it is hard to change.
But ... we will change... one day at a time. So I want to thank you all so very much -- and please keep posting. We all care for each other --- we are a bond I think!!
Somedays when I am having a really hard day, I get on here and read the struggles you are all going through -- and I know that I am not alone. We all have so much to be grateful for - somedays we just can't see it. But when we read of others struggles, we know that we are not alone.
I can't even remember all that I wanted to say, other than thank you to all. So please keep posting - no matter how or what. If this was only a board where everyone is doing great, all the time, us that are struggling would stop coming. Because we would feel alone. No, we are not alone.
This morning my weight was back up to 197 - so I know I have been bad. I know it is mostly because I am eating too much, and hoping to drop back down (no one can gain 6 pounds in just one week!!!!)
So , THursday
1. log ALL FOOD
2. drink water. Concentrate on challenge -- 85 oz of water today
3. work on writing out meal ideas
4. write down list of 100 calorie snack ideas
5. get out my response cards -- why I want to lose weight. Read 4 x today
6. get back on here tomorrow - be accountable
7. lay out gym clothes for tomorrow morning.
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azulvioleta6 wrote: »
Wednesday:
1. 12,000 steps
2. under 1400 calories
3. under 100G carbs
4. 8+ freggies
5. 10+ C water
6. weight workout
7. walk
Well, the giant emergency of MANCOLD has struck my household and all goals are out the window. I did not make it to the gym yesterday as all of my efforts have gone toward making chicken soup, going to the pharmacy, visiting the grocery store for very specific food items and visiting the Mexican store for particular kinds of bread. Sick men totally need sweet bread.
I will probably have time to get caught up on my tracking today...not sure if I will get to the gym or not.3 -
Bex, I happened to go to a mainstream store this morning (I usually shop at discount places, farm stands and ethnic stores) and stumbled across a British foods section. This is at Fred Meyer/Kroger, which is a big US chain, so this is probably fairly typical of what you can find.
It looks like you can get Scottish oats, wine gummies, Builders tea, syrup sponge and many different kids of digestive cookies. 2 -
PrincesseAly23 wrote: »I swear, I'm usually the most happy, upbeat, person. In the real world everyone knows me by my smile. But I feel like all I've been doing on here is ranting and complaining about my little problems. I guess I just joined this chat at a really rough time in my life and I can't seem to shake off all the stress and sadness. It feels like one thing after another has gone wrong for 3 months straight. I'm so sorry for all of the complaining.
I guess the best thing about these chats is that this is a win-win: I get to feel better for getting this all off my chest and you never actually have to take the time to read all of this rubbish and I'll never know if you did or not! lol.
Have a good evening everyone. Xo
We do read your rubbish
The nice thing about this thread is that is not 100% weight focused. We actually realise that a lot of it comes down to our lives and the daily stresses that can affect our weight and eating habits. I think tackling these are just as important as taking part in the weight loss side of things!
See on here I seem pretty upbeat and happy. But most the time I’m just grumpy.
Which is why a lot of the time I don’t reply, but I always read everything!
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azulvioleta6 wrote: »Bex, I happened to go to a mainstream store this morning (I usually shop at discount places, farm stands and ethnic stores) and stumbled across a British foods section. This is at Fred Meyer/Kroger, which is a big US chain, so this is probably fairly typical of what you can find.
It looks like you can get Scottish oats, wine gummies, Builders tea, syrup sponge and many different kids of digestive cookies.
Wow, hahahah I loved that thankyou!!!
What’s worse is that jumbo oats by Mornflake are a CHEAP brand over here!!
We a literally known for tea and biscuits. Haha it’s so cliche!
I don’t even think I’ve seen that “builders” tea over here?! Although we do call a standard tea a “builders tea”
I had a Fanta Berry the other day, apparently another American drink (we just have Fanta Orange/Lemon/Fruit twist)
It was bright blue!
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THursday
1. log ALL FOOD
2. drink water. Concentrate on challenge -- 85 oz of water today Can you believe - 12 cups today!! I put a cup next to the kitchen sink, and every time I went by, gulped down a glass.
3. work on writing out meal ideas I am in the process of making a list of meal ideas - so when I plan to go the the store, hoping this will help me.
4. write down list of 100 calorie snack ideas Didn't get this done today - but tomorrow thats my plan
5. get out my response cards -- why I want to lose weight. Read 4 x today
6. get back on here tomorrow - be accountable I find I have so much more time in the evenings than in the morning, so I will be posting my goals for tomorrow.
7. lay out gym clothes for tomorrow morning. Not going to do this, as we may make a short weekend - get away trip to see a friend
Today I kept busy all day - rewashed 12 patio windows outside! I had already washed them, but I think the vinegar/water dried to fast - and tons of streaks. So hoping this helps. Then, cleaned the garage - and busted up a lot of boxes for recycling.
Now .... going to finish sewing those towels we are giving to a good friend who is retiring.
JFT, Friday
1. concentrate on water. Challenge: drink 1/2 my body weight. Going to aim for just 80 oz - 10 cups. If I can do this, I'll be happy
2. log all food
3. we may be taking a out of town trip - watch what I eat. Just because we are eating out, I can still eat healthy
4. if we do not go out of town (hubby is still trying to decide what he wants to do), get back on here tomorrow - be accountable
5. keep calories under 1400
6. finish writing down meal and snack ideas --- work on my planning ahead skills!!! Thanks for all the suggestions as to how to do this guys!
7. read my response cards 4 x
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I did not have the best day either. It sounds like work is making this more difficult for most of us.
I was not over calorie allotment
I was over carbs
I did drink my water goal- need to increase
I did not have any sort of break at work all day
I did make dinner even though I am dog tired
I did not prep food for crockpot but I have to be at work 2 hours early tomorrow anyway so I would not have time anyway
Goals for tomorrow- do not go crazy with food because I am happy it is Friday. Make a plan in case everyone orders out.
What do you all do when your office orders out for lunch- pizza or Chinese. Please tell me!!!1 -
Thank you for any suggestions1
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What do you all do when your office orders out for lunch- pizza or Chinese. Please tell me!!!
How comfortable are you with your colleagues? Can you bring your own lunch and still eat with them? Will they ridicule you or support you?
Or maybe bring lots of healthy snacks to eat before lunch and then just eat a little with them? No rule says you have to eat a full portion.2 -
Thank you so much to everyone who wrote to me today!!! You have me in tears... happy ones this time. When I made that comment I really felt like I was just talking to the vast void of the internet, I honestly wasn't saying it to get attention. I really wasn't expecting any response at all! I guess I underestimated how much you all care, and I never would have believed how good it could feel to get virtual hugs and well wishes from strangers. Thank you!!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I do read all of your messages too! If I was home and doing my regular routine I'd be answering you all a lot more often. I'm hoping to be more present here when I return home and things FINALLY get back to normal.
And to think... I almost didn't bother signing in on here today. I was feeling so down and lonely and defeated. I'm so glad that I did, because I really needed to read all of your kind words.
I've been feeling off the rails and out of control and I don't know how to get the control back. I felt so amazing while in France because (for the first time in my life) I managed to power through an emotional and stressful situation without turning to junk food. Now I feel like I'm all the way back at square one!
So here is what's getting me down:
1. I'm away from home (away from husband and pets and family)
2. I'm sick (cold)
3. I'm being Forced to spend time with people I do not particularly like
4. Trying to complete university courses at night after training all day (seriously. 8 hours of training. No breaks. Even lunch is used to talk about training. I'm not exaggerating)
5. Keep getting sick (nasty sick, not cold sick) from the food I'm eating
6. Can't find decent food anywhere!!! (I had to throw out the salads and veggies I bought at the local supermarket because they tasted so gross. I even had my colleague try some of them as proof that I wasn't being picky)
7. I'm not even sure I still want to work for this company!!! (I was surfing job ads yesterday.)
8. And I think I'm still kinda jet lagged
I just need to get home. Back to MY kitchen and MY bed and to all of my loved ones. But mostly back to the arms of my Prince Charming who I miss more than I've ever missed anyone in my entre life. I'll be better as soon as I get a kiss from the man I love. Until then... I'll try to suffer through.
Today's goals...
Day 43 (Oct. 5th) goals:
1., Be active, ❌
2., Drink lots of water, ❎
3., Think positively ❌
4., Eat small portions, ❌
5., Avoid sugar✅
6., Bonus: Stay under 2000 cals❎
7., Extra Bonus: Stay under 100 carbs❌
Tomorrow's goals:
Day 44 (Oct. 6th) goals:
0., Do better than yesterday
1., Be active,
2., Drink lots of water,
3., Think positively
4., Eat small portions,
5., Avoid sugar
6., Bonus: Stay under 2000 cals
7., Extra Bonus: Stay under 100 carbs
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I had a long post written yesterday, but then my non existing attention span kicked in, I had to look up a word, opened another tab to do that and in the end closed the whole window instead of the tab. So all was gone and I did not have the energy left to try again. I also had forgotten the word again I just looked up anyway.
I am still suffering from gastroenteritis... I will try to get another doctors appointment today, as it is only slightly better since Monday. I was told I can't work while I have symptoms, as I would still be infectious. Right now I suspect Campylobacter, as it is dragging so long. Not happy about that.
Todays weight-in showed I am clearly underweight now (about 3 lbs underweight, I'd say. 1.2 kg), but I still cannot eat anything but bland diet food and do not really keep that inside me a lot. And I also do eat way too little in the first place, because I constantly feel stuffed and have to force myself to eat. Yay. Let me tell you, the gastroenteritis diet is a horrible fad. It works, yes, but say goodbye to healthy nutrition and energy levels if you try.
But I somehow need to get back into life. So I will come up with goals again, small doable goals.
JFT:
1) Call doctor, ask for test results and appointment
2) Drink 1.5 l of water
3) Eat one actual meal (1 plate of soup/overcooked carrot stew/...), not just mini snacks
4) Read work emails, maybe try to do a little work2 -
Yesterday was a good day! And I lost a little weight - 1.5 lb since Oct 1. Have to keep going - that could easily just be water weight. Continued effort required to lose 'real' weight!
Yesterday's commitments -
- Log everything I eat
- No snacks - only ryvita if hungry
- Be in the green with 350+ deficit Pretty close, 315 left
- No alcohol Didn't manage this one. Decided to have a glass of wine to help get me through reading some really boring. Backfired though - although I enjoyed them more, I couldn't concentrate on them!!!
- Go to gym at lunch
- Meditate
- Focus on key priorities and be productive
- Stay positive (listen to music)
Today's commitments -
- Log everything I eat
- Lunch less than 450 cals
- No snacks - only ryvita if hungry
- G&T only in evening
- Pizza for dinner, but no other indulgences (i.e. fattening dessert/snacks) allowed
- 30+ minute lunch break
- Meditate
- Focus on key priorities and be productive
- Stay positive (listen to music)
Happy Friday everyone!
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Recap R 10/5
1) No dog walk this a.m., she can run in fenced-in yard. I needed a break after 6 days in a row. So, move during workday, which will be difficult in afternoon with staff meeting followed an hour later by teleconference meeting. Fitbit goal: 5,000 steps. = Surprisingly, Fitbit had 7,444 steps and 250+ steps for 12 of 14 hours. I guess I'm to the point where I hate to sit, even at work, for too long w/o moving.
2) Meals prelogged today / stay w/i 100 green = Had unplanned snack 105 calories after grocery shopping & that put me in the red by 4. I still call this a win!
3) Wash 1 window before choir = Totally forgot my teleconference would end 1/2 hour later than I usually leave the office, then raced home to feed critters & self. Had preplanned dinner of Schwan's beef tips & gravy, no yolk noodles and salad from farmers market produce: wonderful bib lettuce, heirloom tomato and shredded carrots. So good! Then off to choir. So, long story short, did not wash a window.
4) Grocery shop after choir = Done. @Bex953172 and @slittlemeister I have photos from the British section of my store's international aisle, but found out I cannot download photos from an android phone into MFP app. I'll have to download those later to desktop and then share.
5) Unwind (that means no screen time on phone or PC!) 9:30 / bedtime & TV off 10:15 = Cut it pretty close, lights / everything out at 10:16
Today starts "cake season" in my dept. There will be a delicious scratch made cake for co-worker's birthday today, one next week, then most likely cake for Boss's Day (what boss made up this holiday?), followed by two more birthdays (3 days back to back the third week). All within 13 days. Yikes! I plan to eat only small pieces, but since one bday is mine, I get whatever doesn't get eaten at work to take home and share with hubby. Maybe I'll cut extra large pieces for everyone else.
JFT F 10/6
1) Walked dog 3.43 miles before work, dog was so skittish in dark this a.m. Heard two owls hooting to each other, saw 1 bunny, and dog was crazy for squirrels once it starting getting light out. Happy dog & happy me.
2) Don't fret about additional micromanagement crap from staff meeting yesterday, just stay focused on my assignments, totally doable.
3) Meals & snacks not prelogged, but know the plans / stay on track / net calories green
4) That's it! I'm not going to be silly two Fridays in a row, and list chores. If anything gets done tonight at home, great. If no, so what?
Have a great day, everyone!2 -
I’ve had a well poop day today.
Finally admitted to myself that im struggling so much with everything,
I hate everything and pretty much everyone, including myself. Just feel like I’m being left to rot. I seem to have a terrible time controlling my anger too.
You wouldn’t think it would you?
I have a GP appointment next Tuesday.
But every time I go I can’t remember everything so I’ve just written it all down. It’s about 2 A4 pages worth. I feel better after writing it I guess and I know it will help.
Hopefully she can help me.4 -
Today we are taking a spontaneous trip to Iowa - me to go to the Quilt Show there, while hubby visits a childhood friend. So .. I may not be on here to log until Monday.
But I wanted to share something with you guys. I am back to reading the book "The Beck Diet Solution: training your brain to think like a thin person.
This paragraph really struck me -- if only I did this while pigging out on a bag of those pumpkin cream candies, the ice cream I had on hand, the chips, etc etc!
Imagine the aftermath of giving in to a craving. Go ahead and think about eating the food you're craving. Imagine it in your mouth. How many seconds does it take to eat it? How many seconds do you feel pleasure? Now visualize the rest of the picture -- the part of the experience you usually don't think about until it's too late. Picture yourself feeling weak and out of control. See yourself feeling upset, giving up, continuing to eat more and more, feeling worse and worse. Do you start to feel heavier in your body or more heavy-hearted? As you become upset in the image, remind yourself how many times you've given in before, how you promised yourself you wouldn't do it again, and how hopeless you felt.
Now that you've seen the entire picture, which seem better: Eating or not eating?
For myself, this is what my week had been like. This is how I deal with death of loved ones. This is how I've dealt after lifelong friends left - and the loneliness of not having such good friends close by.
But not any longer --- I remember how great it feels to not give into a craving. So I am going to print this out - leave it whereever I can read it, along with my reasons to get healthy.
I just thought, for all of us who this time of year struggle, that maybe this might help us.
I hope you all have a great weekend -- I will be back on here monday!
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I’ve had a well poop day today.
Finally admitted to myself that im struggling so much with everything,
I hate everything and pretty much everyone, including myself. Just feel like I’m being left to rot. I seem to have a terrible time controlling my anger too.
You wouldn’t think it would you?
I have a GP appointment next Tuesday.
But every time I go I can’t remember everything so I’ve just written it all down. It’s about 2 A4 pages worth. I feel better after writing it I guess and I know it will help.
Hopefully she can help me.
Sorry you're feeling rubbish. It's really good that you're seeing your GP and also good that you have written down how you feel. Maybe you should keep writing your feelings down (in a journal), regardless of what happens on Tue? That can be therapeutic for some people.
Sounds like you could perhaps do with some counselling. Have you ever had CBT? I did online CBT - Talking Therapies - last year and found it really helpful. You might be able to get some face-to-face though, if you don't have a laptop? (I think you said that before?)
It can be hard to get referred by the NHS - they are pretty stingy given funding cuts etc. My tip: cry at them. Worked for me
Hope you manage to have a decent weekend. Take care of yourself and try if you can to do things that boost your mood - hot bath, walking, DVDs! (If you can manage that with the little ones)
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I’ve had a well poop day today.
Finally admitted to myself that im struggling so much with everything,
I hate everything and pretty much everyone, including myself. Just feel like I’m being left to rot. I seem to have a terrible time controlling my anger too.
You wouldn’t think it would you?
I have a GP appointment next Tuesday.
But every time I go I can’t remember everything so I’ve just written it all down. It’s about 2 A4 pages worth. I feel better after writing it I guess and I know it will help.
Hopefully she can help me.
I hope your doctor will be able to help you - I'm sure she can. My daughter always writes down her feelings - she told me this helps her a lot. But also, maybe if you could find a good counselor? You have a lot on your plate -- but we are all here for you. Being pregnant always threw my hormones way out of wack - I would sit and cry for no reason - and I couldn't explain it to anymone. So be sure to write everything down so you remember to tell you doctor. But we are here for you ..... Hugs2 -
slittlemeister wrote: »I’ve had a well poop day today.
Finally admitted to myself that im struggling so much with everything,
I hate everything and pretty much everyone, including myself. Just feel like I’m being left to rot. I seem to have a terrible time controlling my anger too.
You wouldn’t think it would you?
I have a GP appointment next Tuesday.
But every time I go I can’t remember everything so I’ve just written it all down. It’s about 2 A4 pages worth. I feel better after writing it I guess and I know it will help.
Hopefully she can help me.
Sorry you're feeling rubbish. It's really good that you're seeing your GP and also good that you have written down how you feel. Maybe you should keep writing your feelings down (in a journal), regardless of what happens on Tue? That can be therapeutic for some people.
Sounds like you could perhaps do with some counselling. Have you ever had CBT? I did online CBT - Talking Therapies - last year and found it really helpful. You might be able to get some face-to-face though, if you don't have a laptop? (I think you said that before?)
It can be hard to get referred by the NHS - they are pretty stingy given funding cuts etc. My tip: cry at them. Worked for me
Hope you manage to have a decent weekend. Take care of yourself and try if you can to do things that boost your mood - hot bath, walking, DVDs! (If you can manage that with the little ones)
Yeah I might write them down, I do feel better, like I don’t have to think about it anymore. But I worry in case anyone finds what I write because it is private isn’t it.
I had CBT back in 2014. It worked but she kept saying I should probably leave my partner and stuff and I didn’t like that. I can do online on my phone but it’s not very good. I’ve been referred for bereavement counselling for Samson just waiting for that to come through. In my area it’s really easy to get talking therapies! They mention t all the time when I go for medication reviews.I’ve had a well poop day today.
Finally admitted to myself that im struggling so much with everything,
I hate everything and pretty much everyone, including myself. Just feel like I’m being left to rot. I seem to have a terrible time controlling my anger too.
You wouldn’t think it would you?
I have a GP appointment next Tuesday.
But every time I go I can’t remember everything so I’ve just written it all down. It’s about 2 A4 pages worth. I feel better after writing it I guess and I know it will help.
Hopefully she can help me.
I hope your doctor will be able to help you - I'm sure she can. My daughter always writes down her feelings - she told me this helps her a lot. But also, maybe if you could find a good counselor? You have a lot on your plate -- but we are all here for you. Being pregnant always threw my hormones way out of wack - I would sit and cry for no reason - and I couldn't explain it to anymone. So be sure to write everything down so you remember to tell you doctor. But we are here for you ..... Hugs
Thank you so much for your reply as I know you’re setting off to Iowa! (Hope you have a good time)
I’m gonna try writing stuff down. See how it goes. I suspect when I go on Tuesday they will change my meds’ and offer CBT again so I’ll have to attend both the bereavement counselling and CBT if I can even do that I’m not sure but fingers crossed!
I just want to be over this once and for all.2
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