Just for Today ..... Daily Commitment Thread- Start of a new year!
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https://youtu.be/-VEP9zl8K-4
That’s the pop sugar one
https://youtu.be/t5Xyb2h_KHo
That’s the sweaty betty one. In this one she does 3 sets. Each set is 1 part cardio and one part like weights or core work, so building strength.
So it’s cardio, strength, cardio, strength, cardio strength. I managed the first 1 and a half sets at first and tbh I thought I’d never manage it!
But once I got used to the routine, that helped as I wasn’t getting confused or anything or out of time. And then I think after 2 weeks I could do the first 2 sets.
So don’t let it put you off if you don’t get far! Just keep trying!3 -
Oh and I didn’t have any weights handy, she even says in the video to go get a tin of beans!!
no getting out of it! 3 -
Tuesday 11/29 JFT:
✔Regular morning routine for kids
✔Breakfast w/ hubby
✔Run a few errands
✔Bake holiday Banana Bread for Friends
✔Lunch w/ hubby
❌Walk dog ~ 15 min.
❌Elliptical
✔Rest and stretch
✔Regular afternoon routine for kids
✔Research work from home
❌Dinner by 7 pm➡️8:30 pm
❌Bedtime by 10 pm➡️10:30 pm
Well today was only successful in the sense that I got plenty of rest
I wasn't expecting to be sooo tired and craving beef, lol. So daily plans and dinner plans were altered. I'm not going to stress over it; I'm just going to go to bed and start over tomorrow. 4 -
........doneniciploppi wrote: »Tuesday
1. Weighed in to see the damage .....done
2. log........done
3. No binging .........done
4. drink more water.......could have done better
Wednesday
1. Log ......done
2. No binging ........done
3. Be happy
Thursday
1. Log
2. No binging
3. Be happy
4. Do that damn garden
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Thursday 11/30 JFT:
Regular morning routine for kids
Breakfast
Research (at university 9 am - 1 pm)
Lunch
Elliptical
Regular afternoon routine for kids
Dinner by 7 pm
Bedtime by 10 pm3 -
Checking in from yesterday:
1. Prelog ✔ and eat only what’s been prelogged. ✔
2. Plan dinner before leaving for school: Stir-Fry ✔
3. Daily practice: Duolingo ✔, audition monologues ❌
4. 10k steps, 2x8 floor push-ups, 2x30 sec wall sit, 2x60 sec plank, 2x30 sec lunges ✔
5. Prep breakfast and lunch upon return from school, or after shift if I get called in. ✔
6. Cleaning: 20 minutes putting away laundry ✔
7. Daily writing: 30 minutes - blog? ❌
8. Check in by 9 or after garden; meds; teeth flossed/rinsed/brushed; in bed by 9:30 / 11:00 ✔
Thursday:
1. Prelog ✔ and eat only what’s been prelogged.
2. Plan dinner before leaving for school: Portobello Quesadillas ✔
3. Daily practice: Duolingo ✔, audition monologues
4. 10k steps, 2x8 floor push-ups, 2x30 sec wall sit, 2x60 sec plank, 2x30 sec lunges
5. Prep breakfast and lunch upon return from school, or after shift if I get called in.
6. Daily writing: 30 minutes - blog?
7. Check in after garden; meds; teeth flossed/rinsed/brushed; in bed by 11:004 -
Recap W 11/29
1) Walked dog 3.07 miles before work & happy dog
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work = Fitbit 13,444 steps, 250+ steps 13/14 hours (happy hour
) & 38 floors
3) Boil eggs when home for lunch = Done
4) Happy hour with former colleagues after work / preview menu online & select healthy (not fried) option / enjoy one adult beverage while enjoying friends company = Arrived at Mexican restaurant so hungry. Had enchiladas de camaron plate, so yummy & I ate entire thing...no to-go box like I planned. Also had few tortilla chips & salsa, not many, and 1 pint beer. Guestimated & logged everything best I could. Net calories red 810 and sodium red 2,555. Yikes!
At least I drank 15c water, need to repeat Thurs. 
5) Floss & retainers / bed & TV off 10:15 = Done / done
JFT R 11/30
1) Walked dog 3.08 miles before work, saw 1 bunny in semi-darkness & happy dog
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work
3) Another leftovers day / net calories green / lots of water to flush sodium
4) After work pick up new eyeglasses & race packet for Sat. event
5) Floss & retainers / bed & TV off 10:30 / Friday day off work & delivery of new washer & dryer
@Bex953172 Thanks so much for sharing the videos again! I want to start doing them when winter weather forces me to work out indoors. 4 -
JFT
8 to 10 glasses of water
Track - track - track your food
fast walk on lunch break
Not working from my home office today - more challenging today.
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November Goals / Results:
- Scale goal 163# = 11/30 162.0 Very happy with this!
- Take measurements 11/30 R a.m. before work = Since 10/31, lost another 2.25" combined from waist, hips, thighs & neck. Yes, even my neck this month! Tried on wedding/engagement rings 11/18 and slid all the way on, so happy! With eating days since, haven't worn rings yet (I have pudgy fingers & don't like tight or stuck rings), but very close.
- Walk dog or treadmill 5x per week (no run/walk events in Nov., next one registered for is 12/2) = Past five weeks walked: 5x four weeks & 6x one week on MapMyWalk for 78.7 miles. Not counting staging the holiday parade on 11/18 & on my feet > 4 hours. This week I will walk in the Jingle Bell 5K for at least 5x.
- Start alternate workouts (weight machine, yoga, YouTube videos, ???) = Not yet. Nov. temps at or above average, only one day with snowfall < 0.5" so concentrated on dog walks and fall yardwork.
- Keep net calories green most days, at least w/i 100, and no logging food on Thanksgiving Day (11/23) = Think I did ok with keeping net calories green or close most days. Did not log food on parade day or Thanksgiving and ate/drank what I pleased.
December Goals:- Scale goal: maintain 162# or lower
- Take measurements 12/31 (Sun.) or 1/1 (Mon.)
- Walk Jingle Bell 5K on 12/2 in 45 minutes
- Walk dog 5x per week as long as weather permits
- Once winter weather forces indoor workouts, start alternate workouts (treadmill, weight machine, yoga, YouTube videos, ???)
- Keep net calories green most days or w/i 100. No logging food on Christmas Day, maybe Christmas Eve, probably New Year's Eve.
Borrowed from another MFP poster:
If I don't do what I can today, I won't be able to do what I want tomorrow.5 - Scale goal 163# = 11/30 162.0 Very happy with this!
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Wed
1. log all food
Got into some ice cream snickers bars Today is a new day though.
2. drink water
3. go to the gym - start the day out right!
4. stay away from sugar
5. work on chemo hats Only got 3 more sewn
6. get back on here - be accountable
This time of year we are swamped with work (I guess everyone buys their xmas presents!), which means I don't plan meals like I should, and stress eat, which is what I did last nite. So today, need to plan my meals, and remember to drink water. No stress eating!
JFT, Thurs, 11/29 -- last day in November! Where does the time go
1. log all food
2. NO stress eating! This isn't going to help us get all the work done we need to, and only slows me down
3. drink water
4. sew 5 more chemo hats tonite
5. plan meals for tomorrow
6. get stuff ready to pack -- leaving saturday to spend 5 days with my grandsons!
7. get back on here tomorrow - be accountable!5 -
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cschmitz110515 wrote: »November Goals / Results:
- Scale goal 163# = 11/30 162.0 Very happy with this!
December Goals:- Scale goal: maintain 162# or lower
- Take measurements 12/31 (Sun.) or 1/1 (Mon.)
- Walk Jingle Bell 5K on 12/2 in 45 minutes
- Walk dog 5x per week as long as weather permits
- Once winter weather forces indoor workouts, start alternate workouts (treadmill, weight machine, yoga, YouTube videos, ???)
- Keep net calories green most days or w/i 100. No logging food on Christmas Day, maybe Christmas Eve, probably New Year's Eve.
Borrowed from another MFP poster:
If I don't do what I can today, I won't be able to do what I want tomorrow.
Great goals, and great job for the month of November!!! I'll post my goals tomorrow
4 - Scale goal 163# = 11/30 162.0 Very happy with this!
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clicketykeys wrote: »4. 10k steps, 2x8 floor push-ups, 2x30 sec wall sit, 2x60 sec plank, 2x30 sec lunges ✔
Great day for you!! And contrats on those planks and lunges!! I can't even do 1 plank!3 -
This time of year, I know this thread will be more quiet - its a hard time of year to be watching what we eat. But ... I hope to continue this, and even if I just maintain. So welcome to all the newcomers --- think of how great we will all feel come January 1st - we'll have a head start on those new years resolutions! And ... for me.... I am just hoping not to Gain during the holiday season!4
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clicketykeys wrote: »4. 10k steps, 2x8 floor push-ups, 2x30 sec wall sit, 2x60 sec plank, 2x30 sec lunges ✔
Great day for you!! And contrats on those planks and lunges!! I can't even do 1 plank!
Really? I mean, when I started planking, I couldn't hold very long - but I'm actually REALLY good at getting down there! (It's the getting back up that's tougher, hahaha!)This time of year, I know this thread will be more quiet - its a hard time of year to be watching what we eat. But ... I hope to continue this, and even if I just maintain. So welcome to all the newcomers --- think of how great we will all feel come January 1st - we'll have a head start on those new years resolutions! And ... for me.... I am just hoping not to Gain during the holiday season!
But see, that's part of why I joined when I did. I saw the scale start creeping upward just from Halloween and Thanksgiving, and I know it's going to be hard with Christmas and New Year's coming up. If I don't take charge of myself, it's going to be even HARDER!2 -
I think this time of year IS harder. But I think after the effort we’ve put in this year we can enjoy ourselves. By now we should be more mindful of what we eat and so we don’t OVER indulge. But it’s a lovely time of year and should be celebrated!
I mean I’m pretty much exempt from this year, but also not allowed wine
And I’m dreading March when I start them videos again!
I just went shopping. Not even a full shop! (About half of a big trolley) and I used self serve checkout and so scanned and packed everything myself (why I didn’t take it to a manned till I don’t know) and by the time I got back to the car I just had to sit there for like 5 mins before I could move!
It’s now where I wish I did exercise earlier on in my pregnancy but tbh, this has been the roughest pregnancy I’ve ever had! I think it would have been too much!
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This is my partners wine selection that he’s been buying for the last few weeks, it’s just for the Christmas period.
How mean is that? 3 -
My numbers for the October to December Challenge Lose 5# or at least maintain.
9/30 167.0
10/31 165.0
11/30 162.0
So far so good. We'll see how December goes, lots more challenges. 7 -
cschmitz110515 wrote: »November Goals / Results:
- Scale goal 163# = 11/30 162.0 Very happy with this!
December Goals:- Scale goal: maintain 162# or lower
- Take measurements 12/31 (Sun.) or 1/1 (Mon.)
- Walk Jingle Bell 5K on 12/2 in 45 minutes
- Walk dog 5x per week as long as weather permits
- Once winter weather forces indoor workouts, start alternate workouts (treadmill, weight machine, yoga, YouTube videos, ???)
- Keep net calories green most days or w/i 100. No logging food on Christmas Day, maybe Christmas Eve, probably New Year's Eve.
Borrowed from another MFP poster:
If I don't do what I can today, I won't be able to do what I want tomorrow.
Great goals, and great job for the month of November!!! I'll post my goals tomorrow
Thank you! 1 - Scale goal 163# = 11/30 162.0 Very happy with this!
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clicketykeys wrote: »
Really? I mean, when I started planking, I couldn't hold very long - but I'm actually REALLY good at getting down there! (It's the getting back up that's tougher, hahaha!)
But see, that's part of why I joined when I did. I saw the scale start creeping upward just from Halloween and Thanksgiving, and I know it's going to be hard with Christmas and New Year's coming up. If I don't take charge of myself, it's going to be even HARDER!
Ha -- I can get down there to do planks!! But .... my planks last about 1 Sec!! I know I need to be practicing them much more!
I am like you - the scale creeps up starting at Halloween. Last year I GAINED almost 7 pounds during that time.... hoping to NOT let that happen this year! Yes, we have to take charge!!!4 -
I think this time of year IS harder. But I think after the effort we’ve put in this year we can enjoy ourselves. By now we should be more mindful of what we eat and so we don’t OVER indulge. But it’s a lovely time of year and should be celebrated!
I mean I’m pretty much exempt from this year, but also not allowed wine
And I’m dreading March when I start them videos again!
Oh yes --- you are exempt ..... but you wait till next March!! I am going to be your diet coach then! LOL!!!!!!
Sorry to hear this is a hard pregnancy -- hang in there! Not too much longer left!! March will be here before you know it! That's mean of hubby to put all that great wine in front of you 5 -
clicketykeys wrote: »
Really? I mean, when I started planking, I couldn't hold very long - but I'm actually REALLY good at getting down there! (It's the getting back up that's tougher, hahaha!)
But see, that's part of why I joined when I did. I saw the scale start creeping upward just from Halloween and Thanksgiving, and I know it's going to be hard with Christmas and New Year's coming up. If I don't take charge of myself, it's going to be even HARDER!
Ha -- I can get down there to do planks!! But .... my planks last about 1 Sec!! I know I need to be practicing them much more!
I am like you - the scale creeps up starting at Halloween. Last year I GAINED almost 7 pounds during that time.... hoping to NOT let that happen this year! Yes, we have to take charge!!!
The key to planking is breathing
My PT used to say I held my breath lol! When I breathed I lasted about 30 seconds longer!I think this time of year IS harder. But I think after the effort we’ve put in this year we can enjoy ourselves. By now we should be more mindful of what we eat and so we don’t OVER indulge. But it’s a lovely time of year and should be celebrated!
I mean I’m pretty much exempt from this year, but also not allowed wine
And I’m dreading March when I start them videos again!
Oh yes --- you are exempt ..... but you wait till next March!! I am going to be your diet coach then! LOL!!!!!!
Sorry to hear this is a hard pregnancy -- hang in there! Not too much longer left!! March will be here before you know it! That's mean of hubby to put all that great wine in front of you
I know you’re all gonna bust my @ss in March haha
I’m hoping that when this cough has gone it will just be a few aches and pains that generally come with pregnancy anyway. That I can deal with!!
This is the last bit of illness I have to get rid of!
And I know! How tight is he!
But I’ve told him that he’s going to have to buy me lots of nice non alcoholic drinks and I’m gonna make sure it’s nice stuff lol!
I will be having a white wine spritzer with my roast dinner though. I simply have to lol!
I’ll just have to choose a wine I REALLY want lol!
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Hi Everyone!
I started my new job this week and so far I'm just so, so happy!!! I know it's the first week and I haven't really gotten into the real nitty-gritty of the job yet, but I feel it in my gut that I made the right decision. I Have not been logging my food or posting goals this week because my mind is going a mile a minute with all I've been learning, but I have been keeping an eye on portions and trying to make decent food choices.
I'm going to post my goals for tomorrow, tonight That way if I run out of time in the morning I'll still have them here.
Just for Friday:
1. Stay in the GREEN
2. Ten 8oz glasses of water
3. Meet my step goal
4. Sign up for the employee Wellness program at work
5. One random act of kindness
6. Gratitude journal
Have a great evening! Know that I am still hopping on and reading so I can keep up with what is going on and I miss you guys! I'm cheering you all on!
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December Goals:
- Scale goal: Get out of the 170's.
- Take measurements: Saturday, 12/2
- Exercise: 4 out of 7 days per week, at least 30 minutes.
- Strength/Toning: Begin working with light hand weights.
- Do not stress out over holidays. Do what you can and let go of the rest.
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Internet/cable issues the last couple of days.
JFT Friday
1. MORE water
2. Quilt
3. Gift for secret Santa
4. Clean stove
5. Brush and floss
6. Bed by 10:30
Just so you all know... you guys really inspire me!4 -
Hi everyone!
I've been taking a bit of a break from posting lately - I've got lots going on at the moment and have decided to take a little break from daily posting to free up some time for other things that are important to me (learning French!)
I am keeping an eye on what's going on though as I want to know how you are all getting on!
@OConnell5483 Happy your new job is going well so far! Definitely a good decision. If nothing else, isn't it nice to have a change!
@Bex953172 Sorry to hear you are not having a great pregnancy at the moment. I agree that once your cough shifts it will be easier. Have you tried Beecham's All-in-one? (The liquid one). For me it works wonders. I'd ask the pharmacist whether it's ok in pregnancy though as its powerful stuff
I'm still in the October-December challenge and I will post how I'm doing weekly throughout December!
So here we go, December 1st....
October 1st weight: 168 lb
December 1st weight: 171.25 lb
So overall, not doing so well!
BUT - what this doesn't show is that on November 1st I was actually about 175 lb but just didn't log it. October was a bad month for me, I got into a negative mindset and it kind of spiralled.
I decided 'enough is enough' though and am now on my way back down.
Am determined to lose those 3lb before Christmas, and then maintain that weight. I know I can do that - it is perfectly achieveable for me. I am actually quite lucky in that my body loses weight pretty easily when I manage to stick to my calorie targets, and actually I seem to lose weight slightly faster than MFP predicts. It's a mental battle for me really - STICKING to the targets is the problem!
But I'm going to do it. This is me, committing to do it. You can all shame me if I don't. (Genuinely - I need some tough love sometimes).
I hope everyone else is doing well! Catch up soon.
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Checking in from yesterday:
1. Prelog ✔ and eat only what’s been prelogged. ✔
2. Plan dinner before leaving for school: Portobello Quesadillas ✔
3. Daily practice: Duolingo ✔, audition monologues ❌
4. 10k steps, 2x8 floor push-ups, 2x30 sec wall sit, 2x60 sec plank, 2x30 sec lunges ✔
5. Prep breakfast and lunch upon return from school. ✔
6. Daily writing: 30 minutes - blog? ❌
7. Check in after garden; meds; teeth flossed/rinsed/brushed; in bed by 11:00 ❌ HA HA yeah barely got HOME by 11. Made it to bed by 11:30. Ah well.
Friday - got a long list:
1. Prelog ✔ and eat only what’s been prelogged.
2. Plan dinner before leaving for school: Ham Wraps ✔
3. Daily practice: Duolingo ✔, audition monologues
4. 10k steps, 2x8 floor push-ups, 2x30 sec wall sit, 2x60 sec plank, 2x20 sec lunges per leg; 2x20 sec tree pose per leg
5. Prep breakfast and lunch upon return from school, or after shift if I get called in.
6. Daily writing: 30 minutes - blog?
7. Check in after getting back from school; meds; teeth flossed/rinsed/brushed; in bed by 11:00
8. Get in touch with mom and friend to see if they're joining me for yoga tomorrow.
9. Meet with another teacher to brainstorm instructional plans for next semester.
10. Help with basketball game
11. Email my boss at the garden to tell him about the callbacks and that I might have to quit
if I get that part in the play so mixed blessings there either way
12. Send in the student of the month rec.
13. Update the music on the USB for the car.
14. WRITE LESSON PLANS. Yikes. Of course I've been grinding through grading all week, but it's Friday already (HOW?) and I haven't LOOKED at my notes for next week yet. Yikes!!!
15. Design and print a survey for the club I'm running that will meet for the first time today.
16. Call parents.
Dec 1: 176.6
Jan 1 goal: 169.6 - 7 lbs, should be ~1.5/week5 -
bcTRAI - I agree. Inspiring. This is my first week. I read your posts and make me want to keep on track and be forgiving. Keep moving forward. It's awesome.
OConnell5483O - Love the random act of kindness on the daily list. Great reminder.
Yesterday was hard working remotely. I did end up with 11 calories left but went WAY over on sugar & no exercise. That is why I like this group. JUST FOR TODAY. Not so good one day - Fresh start next day!
JFT
20 min cardio
Walk on Break
Track my food
10 glasses of water
Be happy. It's Friday
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Thursday 11/30 JFT:
✔Regular morning routine for kids
✔Breakfast
✔Research (at university 9 am - 1 pm)
✔Lunch
❌Elliptical
✔Regular afternoon routine for kids
❌Dinner by 7 pm➡️8pm
✔Bedtime by 10 pm
Man o man, yesterday was a day of snacking for me! I haven't been extra hungry with this pregnancy but yesterday it seemed like I added 5 extra snacks to my day I know the baby is in a growth spurt according to the Dr. but they also say only 340 extra calories are needed. However yesterday 340 extra calories didn't satisfy my hunger, so I snacked more Not a good day to skip the elliptical, although I did walk on campus for 20 min. w/ my backpack so that helped I guess.
Friday 12/1 JFT:
Woke up late so the kids are having school lunches
Breakfast w/ hubby
House Manager Office Work, lol
Lunch
Walk Dog ~ 15 min.
Sm. Grocery Trip
Regular afternoon routine for kids
Elliptical
Dinner by 7pm
Family Movie Night
Bedtime after movie3
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