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

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  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,455 Member
    JFT F 12/29 - Getting back into my groove. :smiley:
    1) Walked 3 miles on treadmill / 51:07 before work. :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work
    3) Net calories green & > 12c water...may be hard to do, since oldest brother wants to take me out for dinner
    4) Be productive at work...so easy to slide by this week

    That's enough for a Friday. Have a great day, everyone!

    I got on mine last night and seriously was only able to go for 15 minutes! I was disgusted with myself! How pathetic is that?! I just tried to keep reminding myself that it is 15 minutes more than I did the day before... I cannot even imagine doing this much before work! You are a Rock Star!
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,455 Member

    Just for Thursday:
    :) 1. Journal every bite.
    :) 2. Increase water intake
    :) 3. Leave work at 4:30 and do not take work home with me
    :/ 4. No social media after 8:00 p.m. (except MFP if needed) Got caught up reading some of my home emails.
    :s 5. No ice cream tonight with husband Does cheesecake with raspberry topping count?
    ;) 6. Treadmill for 30 minutes. Only made it 15 minutes before my knee went out on me.
    :) 7. Read the final chapters of the mystery I've been enjoying Starting a new one tonight. I have read like 5 mysteries since I resigned from my old job! Very cool....
    :) 8. Prepare for tomorrow, tonight - coffee maker, pack lunch, set out clothes, pack work bag
    ;) 9. Unplug one hour prior to bed. Gratitude Journal. Read Simple Abundance Chapter Did not unplug but did write in gratitude journal and read Simple Abundance Chapter.

    JFT - Friday 12/29
    1. Journal intake and stay in the GREEN
    2. HYDRATE. Drink five 16 oz bottles of water today.
    3. Remember to take Fish Oil and Calcium supplements tonight
    4. Treadmill - Beat last night's time (should not be hard to do since last night's time was so pathetic!)
    5. No ice cream tonight with husband
    6. Listen to Optimal Living podcasts
    7. No early bedtime since it is Friday, but still write 5 things I'm thankful for in gratitude journal and read Simple Abundance
    8. Perform at least one random act of kindness today
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,683 Member
    JFT F 12/29 - Getting back into my groove. :smiley:
    1) Walked 3 miles on treadmill / 51:07 before work. :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work
    3) Net calories green & > 12c water...may be hard to do, since oldest brother wants to take me out for dinner
    4) Be productive at work...so easy to slide by this week

    That's enough for a Friday. Have a great day, everyone!

    I got on mine last night and seriously was only able to go for 15 minutes! I was disgusted with myself! How pathetic is that?! I just tried to keep reminding myself that it is 15 minutes more than I did the day before... I cannot even imagine doing this much before work! You are a Rock Star!

    15 minutes is a good start! And it's certainly better than nothing. :D Last January, I was lazy and wasn't walking on the treadmill at all. I had to start slow and work up to where I am now. Baby steps.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,307 Member

    I got on mine last night and seriously was only able to go for 15 minutes! I was disgusted with myself! How pathetic is that?! I just tried to keep reminding myself that it is 15 minutes more than I did the day before... I cannot even imagine doing this much before work! You are a Rock Star!

    Last august I joined a gym, and I could not even do 10 minutes on the treadmill!! Now, I can easily do 60-90 minutes. So even though you say it was only 15 minutes, that is a awesome start!! Think of how far you will be next year at this time!!
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,589 Member
    edited December 2017
    JFT Friday
    1. Gym at 9:30 for strength class ✔. Treadmill to 8k ✔. Get to 10k by 6 PM around the house.
    2. Prelog food ❌. Eat only what's already been logged into MFP ❌. Stay within calorie goal.
    3. Daily practice: Duolingo ✔. Run lines ✔. Practice piano 20 min.
    4. Get in touch with B and see about making plans to get together. ✔
    5. Grade late work from the end of the semester.
    6. Request unofficial transcript.
    7. Call Disney to add a person to a dining reservation.
    8. Check pantry; update the grocery list. Semester 2 starts next week.
    9. Begin re-reading Ready Player One.
    10. Put dishes away. ✔
    11. List 5 things I'm thankful for. (stolen from @OConnell5483)
    12. Clean the small bathroom. Make the bed in the guest room.
    13. Teeth flossed/rinsed/brushed; in bed by 10:

    Scale goals
    Dec 1 weigh-in: 176.6
    Jan 1 goal: 169.6 - 7 lbs, should be ~1.5/week

    Today: 175.6

    Well, while I was absolutely miserable yesterday, I had a whoosh as a result of staying in bed for most of the day. I didn't go to the gym but I did pace the house enough to get my 10k steps in. Still don't think it was worth it :P

    Given how little I've run my lines for the play, I was really happy that went as well as it did. I should be able to be off-book when we start up again.
    I got on mine last night and seriously was only able to go for 15 minutes! I was disgusted with myself! How pathetic is that?! I just tried to keep reminding myself that it is 15 minutes more than I did the day before... I cannot even imagine doing this much before work! You are a Rock Star!

    Every little bit helps. Right now I'm working toward being able to run a mile without stopping. You may want to see if it's more effective to go longer at a slower pace. Baby steps! Small changes are often more sustainable. You got this!

    PS - what mystery are you currently reading?
  • asclepsia
    asclepsia Posts: 204 Member

    @clicketykeys I've read that muscle weighs more than fat, so maybe that what is causing a higher number on the scale.
    Today: 181.6: YOWZA. So I think most of that is probably water weight, but it's definitely discouraging. The thing is, I've trimmed up a LOT, and I've got some definition in my arms and shoulders that I'm really enjoying. Which is great, don't get me wrong, but the thing is, I need to make sure that I don't let that become a distraction and start backsliding.
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,175 Member
    JFT F 12/29 - Getting back into my groove. :smiley:
    1) Walked 3 miles on treadmill / 51:07 before work. :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work
    3) Net calories green & > 12c water...may be hard to do, since oldest brother wants to take me out for dinner
    4) Be productive at work...so easy to slide by this week

    That's enough for a Friday. Have a great day, everyone!

    I got on mine last night and seriously was only able to go for 15 minutes! I was disgusted with myself! How pathetic is that?! I just tried to keep reminding myself that it is 15 minutes more than I did the day before... I cannot even imagine doing this much before work! You are a Rock Star!

    That’s a good start!!
    Do you remember that 40 min video I posted with the 3 sets of cardio and then strength?
    I could only do the first set to begin with! 2 weeks later I did 2 sets and I reckon had I not got pregnant I would be killing it right now and have an amazing *kitten*! :sweat_smile:

    How many mins did you do yesterday? 0?
    If so then you’ve already done 15 times better than yesterday!

    Keep at it! Bet you any money that in 2 weeks you’ll be doing more than 15 mins!
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,175 Member
    joan6630 wrote: »
    Thursday
    1. rest to try and get rid of this cold :) I rested a lot yesterday --- and feel SO much better today! Still not feeling great, but compared to yesterday, a big improvement!
    2. try not to snap at hubby and daughter. Rest instead :) Laid in bed and worked on business expenses - something I just hate doing! But watched "shark tank", and drank my Orange juice, and got a lot done
    3. drink water :)

    JFT, Friday
    1. drink water
    2. eat as healthy as possible, but focus more on getting over this cold

    @Bex made me realize yesterday that success is NOT about what the scale says. SUCCESS is measured in so many ways. (thank you Bex!),
    SO I am doing what @Bex suggested -- list FIVE things I HAVE accomplished this year. I would love to have you guys all do the same --- we have ALL been so successful, and again, I cannot thank you guys for the help in all of us improving our selves!

    This is some of the things I have accomplished this year

    1. Starting weight January 2017 was 217.7. Today, my weight is at 196. Down more than 20 pounds! Even though that is more than I was in October (I was at 188), I have to still consider this a success!
    2. I now go to the gym on average of 5 times a week. I used to HATE going to the gym
    3. I started out on the treadmill doing less than 10 minutes -- and was so out of breath. Today, I can easily do 60-90 minutes on the treadmill, while chatting with the friends that I have made at the gym
    4. My speed on the treadmill when I started was about 3.0, with the incline at 0. Now, I can easily set my incline at 10.0, with speed set at 4.0 . (All the while, talking with the new friends I have made at the gym)
    5. I consistently get on MFP -- thank you guys for that! If it were not for this thread, I probably would have quit last April, and most likely gained back what I had lost

    SO look for a new thread on January 1st!! A new fresh start!! Next year, I am going to get those last 25 pounds off, and reach my goal. Not only the goal on the scale, but I plan to also list non-scale victories I want to do next year!

    So glad you got your mind in the right frame!
    Sometimes it takes someone else to see it and say something because you can’t see it yourself!


    My five achievements are:

    1. From the start of January to mid May I lost 8lbs! (Then became pregnant)
    2. Consistently stuck at something for a YEAR even in the hardest times!
    3. Made some amazing friends! (I don’t really have friends IRL)
    4. I’ve actually started to come out of my depression. Not sure how I’ve managed it but I certainly don’t think I feel as bad as I used to!
    5. Grown a baby! Without losing the plot too much haha :sweat_smile:
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,589 Member
    asclepsia wrote: »
    @clicketykeys I've read that muscle weighs more than fat, so maybe that what is causing a higher number on the scale.
    Today: 181.6: YOWZA. So I think most of that is probably water weight, but it's definitely discouraging. The thing is, I've trimmed up a LOT, and I've got some definition in my arms and shoulders that I'm really enjoying. Which is great, don't get me wrong, but the thing is, I need to make sure that I don't let that become a distraction and start backsliding.

    Probably not, unfortunately. For the same volume, muscle doesn't weigh significantly more than fat, and it takes awhile to build muscle - especially for women.

    Additionally - today I was back down a significant amount. So that adds to my hypothesis that it was water retention! ;D lol how I *wish* it was that easy to lose several pounds of fat! but alas, biology! my old nemesis! *shakes my fist at the sky*

    I like weighing every day because it helps me get used to those jumps. Where I get nervous is when I see a slow upward trend over several days or a week. The "critical creep," I call it.
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,455 Member
    joan6630 wrote: »
    Thursday

    @Bex made me realize yesterday that success is NOT about what the scale says. SUCCESS is measured in so many ways. (thank you Bex!),
    SO I am doing what @Bex suggested -- list FIVE things I HAVE accomplished this year. I would love to have you guys all do the same --- we have ALL been so successful, and again, I cannot thank you guys for the help in all of us improving our selves!

    My FIVE things accomplished in 2017:
    1. I started writing in a gratitude journal every night...5 things I'm grateful for that day. This has actually become a habit and I can't go to sleep without doing it now! :smile: Sometimes the things I write are a big deal and sometimes it's things like having hot water and a roof over my head. I live in a place of gratitude now.
    2. I began reading daily chapters out of the Simple Abundance book, which helped me realize that less is sometimes more. I have found a way to be content with my life. I have begun simplifying life and letting go of stress.
    3. For several years now, I have struggled with sleep due to stress and anxiety. I just couldn't turn my brain off. I was exhausted and feeling physically ill. Now, I have a wind-down bedtime routine and sleep like a rock.
    4. I have met new friends in this thread whom I look forward to checking in with every day! I rarely go on Facebook anymore. I have learned to pursue positive people and cut the negativity out of my life. I now walk away from negativity.
    5. The biggest best thing I changed this year is jobs. I left an organization after 24 years of employment and took a leap of faith, taking a job at a different organization in order to get away from stress that was making me physically sick. I have been there for 5 weeks now and went from working 60 to 65 hours per week down to a straight 40 hr/week! 8:00-4:30 and I'm out the door leaving work at work! My stress is gone and I am truly happy every single day now.

    So, although I was on a journey in 2017 to take back my life, which I thought at that time meant losing weight, I took my life back in other ways. Goodbye stress. Goodbye anxiety. Goodbye working during 12-14 hour days and on weekends! ...and Hello 2018, Part 2, of taking back my life!!!! Body, Mind & Spirit! It all works together.

    Thank you all. If it weren't for you, I would have quit MFP a long time ago! You've helped me more than you will EVER know!
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,455 Member
    PS - what mystery are you currently reading?

    I'm just starting a book by Blake Pierce called "Once Hunted". :smile:

    And I agree with you that baby steps are best! I'll just keep adding minutes to my time and work my way up to where I want to be. Just think, by this time next year I might be able to jog a few minutes even! :mrgreen:
  • bcTRAI
    bcTRAI Posts: 414 Member
    5 Accomplishments of 2017
    1. I wanted to make wedding gowns for each of my children before I wasn’t able to. This year I made the last one for my youngest daughter.
    2. Since March I’ve slowly lost 24.2 pounds. I’ve found it much slower and more difficult now that I’m older but I’m stubborn (sounds like committed).
    3. Speaking of committed, I decided that I’m worth doing the things I want to do so this fall I placed a deposit on next year’s craft retreat, without guilt.
    4. I’ve challenged myself to get into my studio at least twice per week. I am happier when I can do this, not to mention
    5. I didn’t give up my search on MFP until I found an incredible bunch of people that are so supportive of each other. Thank-you to each of you.
    bcTRAI wrote: »

    JFT Friday
    1. Water :smile:
    2. Recycling :smiley:
    3. Groceries :smile: That was close. There was an uncalled for freak snow storm while I was in town. It took me twice as long to get home as it should have.
    4. Walk if hubby gets home at a reasonable time :neutral: see #3
    5. Pool :smile: see #3 wasn't planning on going back out
    6. Brush and floss :smile:
    7. Bed by 10:30 :smile:

    JFT Saturday
    1. Water
    2. Laundry
    3. Studio time
    4. Brush and floss
    5. Bed by 10:30
  • mamaof3boys18
    mamaof3boys18 Posts: 8 Member
    My life is super super busy with three preteen boys in sports, I am always on the go and workout time for mommy isn't even a consideration right now. This is tough b/c I LOVE working out, but I'm up at 3:30 each morning and finally crash EXHAUSTED at 9 each night. Let me mention, I teach first grade, which helps me get my steps in...lol..but accounts for some of my exhaustion! So my goals will seem small and silly, but one step at a time, one day at a time. I'm hoping this accountability will help with my journey. So since working out is out for this portion of my life, I can "easily" focus on food. Here are my simple goals for today:

    Friday 12/29. Drink 48 oz of water or green tea❌
    Stretch 2x today❌
    Eat sugar ONLY with lunch (not all day long like usual!)✅
    Finish the valley loop on fit bit 3x this week=17k a day✅
    No pop for breakfast✅
    5 - 1 minute wall sits❌
    Eat all my calories between 11:30-3:30✅


  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,175 Member
    My life is super super busy with three preteen boys in sports, I am always on the go and workout time for mommy isn't even a consideration right now. This is tough b/c I LOVE working out, but I'm up at 3:30 each morning and finally crash EXHAUSTED at 9 each night. Let me mention, I teach first grade, which helps me get my steps in...lol..but accounts for some of my exhaustion! So my goals will seem small and silly, but one step at a time, one day at a time. I'm hoping this accountability will help with my journey. So since working out is out for this portion of my life, I can "easily" focus on food. Here are my simple goals for today:

    Friday 12/29. Drink 48 oz of water or green tea❌
    Stretch 2x today❌
    Eat sugar ONLY with lunch (not all day long like usual!)✅
    Finish the valley loop on fit bit 3x this week=17k a day✅
    No pop for breakfast✅
    5 - 1 minute wall sits❌
    Eat all my calories between 11:30-3:30✅



    You know when you’re making dinner? Could you do stretches and wall sit then?
    I used to do it whilst cooking because no one bugs me when I’m cooking hahah
  • bootyrubsandtacos
    bootyrubsandtacos Posts: 775 Member
    Morning everyone! I Completed most of my goals yesterday, except I still haven’t folded all my laundry and I binged a little last night :/ Anyway I’m getting right back on track today. So today I will.......

    - Stick to my pre planned meals
    - Workout for 30 mins
    - Clean the bathroom and fold laundry
    - Be kind to myself
    - Get off my damn phone by 9 (this is such an issue for me *eyeroll*)
    - Get to bed by 10:30
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,589 Member
    Checking in from Friday:
    1. Gym at 9:30 for strength class ✔. Treadmill to 8k ✔. Get to 10k by 6 PM around the house.
    2. Prelog food ❌. Eat only what's already been logged into MFP ❌. Stay within calorie goal. ❌ (but I post-logged and was close!)
    3. Daily practice: Duolingo ✔. Run lines ✔. Practice piano 20 min. ✔
    4. Get in touch with B and see about making plans to get together. ✔
    5. Grade late work from the end of the semester. ❌
    6. Request unofficial transcript. ❌
    7. Call Disney to add a person to a dining reservation. ❌
    8. Check pantry; update the grocery list. Semester 2 starts next week. ❌
    9. Begin re-reading Ready Player One. ❌
    10. Put dishes away. ✔
    11. List 5 things I'm thankful for. (stolen from @OConnell5483)
    12. Clean the small bathroom. ✔ Make the bed in the guest room. ❌
    13. Teeth flossed/rinsed/brushed; in bed by 10. ❌

    JFT Saturday:
    1. Gym at 10:00, do weights. Treadmill to 9k. Get to 11k by 6 PM around the house.
    2. Prelog food. Eat only what's already been logged into MFP. Stay within calorie goal.
    3. Daily practice: Duolingo. Run lines. Practice piano 20 min.
    4. Lunch/coffee with B.
    5. Grade late work from the end of the semester.
    6. Request unofficial transcript.
    7. Call Disney to add a person to a dining reservation.
    8. Check grocery list with husband to what I've missed/forgotten. Pick up groceries.
    9. Begin re-reading Ready Player One.
    10. Contact Lifetouch about portraits.
    11. Write a Five Things for today - I'll try to think of five things I'm glad I've accomplished.
    12. Make the bed in the guest room.
    13. Teeth flossed/rinsed/brushed; in bed by 10.

    Scale goals
    Dec 1 weigh-in: 176.6
    Jan 1 goal: 169.6 - 7 lbs, should be ~1.5/week

    Today: 175.4. Minimal change, but hey! PROGRESS. :D

    So I posted yesterday's five things to the blog that MFP gives you. Gonna see if I can't keep that up. And I made it to bed by 11, but I really wasn't tired by 10. Need to try to get up earlier tomorrow because school is going to start again soon.
  • MLHC1
    MLHC1 Posts: 678 Member
    12/30 Saturday JFT:

    ▪Breakfast
    ▪Elliptical
    ▪Stretch
    ▪Lunch
    ▪Put up Christmas Decorations
    ▪Finish organizing office
    ▪Prenatal Yoga
    ▪Dinner by 7:30 pm
    ▪Bedtime by 10 pm

    (I cannot find my last post but I did everything but my elliptical yesterday :disappointed: I actually decided against it so I could finish organizing my closet. I just had to get my prepregnancy clothes out of site!)
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,307 Member
    Friday
    1. drink water :)
    2. eat as healthy as possible, but focus more on getting over this cold :) Feel SO much better today!!!

    JFT, Saturday, Dec 30
    1. go to the gym. :) Already done. I can't believe how much I enjoy this now. Got in 60 minutes on the treadmill - a great start after missing the gym for a week!
    2. drink water
    3. go to the grocery store
    4. clean up the guest room - rearranging furniture, and putting old TV in there
    5. finish cleaning up the LR. Hubby got a new tv, so everything is torn up and a mess!
    6. Get groceries/plan new years eve snacks
    7. do laundry
    8. log all food - concentrate on healthy choices
    9. aim for 8 glasses of water today!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,307 Member
    Today is your day! Improve just ONE thing today. Take ONE more lap around the office, go up those stairs just ONE extra time, drink just ONE more glass of water. JUST ONE. You can do this! It's YOUR day!

    Love this -- thank you for the reminder, to do just ONE more thing each day. A great way to look at this! SO that is my goal ... to drink ONE more glass of water!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,307 Member
    bcTRAI wrote: »
    5
    1. I wanted to make wedding gowns for each of my children before I wasn’t able to. This year I made the last one for my youngest daughter.

    OMG - you sew wedding gowns! How exciting! I used to sew all my own clothes, but now I mostly just sew quilts. I don't think I could ever tackle a wedding gown. That is so great that you can do this! I would love to see a picture of it if you have one!
  • bcTRAI
    bcTRAI Posts: 414 Member
    edited December 2017
    crash EXHAUSTED at 9 each night.
    Eat all my calories between 11:30-3:30

    @mamaof3boys18 Welcome. This thread has really helped me. I just have an observation and a question with no judgement at all involved. :)
    You have an incredibly busy day and may I say wow!? I notice you're up at an insane time yet you only eat between 11:30 and 3:30, so basically during work hours, and then bed at 9.
    Does that mean every day you're eating 4 hours and fasting 20? Is that correct?
    When I don't eat or drink often enough I find it contributes to tiredness. I see you're only sleeping 6 hours as well on top of busy but wondered if that might be happening for you.
  • bootyrubsandtacos
    bootyrubsandtacos Posts: 775 Member
    edited December 2017
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Anyone else have them days where everything is just hard?
    Even changing Marley’s nappy is hard.
    My older daughter keeps asking a billion questions and I’ve just had enough for the day.

    YES! It makes me cherish the rare days I feel somewhat “normal” and energized. I had a small anxiety induced binge last night that just set the tone for the day. I got my workout in and my laundry folded though so that’s a plus. I will probably clean out my bathroom tomorrow. I really suck at life :neutral:
  • bcTRAI
    bcTRAI Posts: 414 Member
    I really suck at life :neutral:

    Nope, you're just having a rough bit. :)
  • mamaof3boys18
    mamaof3boys18 Posts: 8 Member
    bcTRAI wrote: »
    crash EXHAUSTED at 9 each night.
    Eat all my calories between 11:30-3:30

    @mamaof3boys18 Welcome. This thread has really helped me. I just have an observation and a question with no judgement at all involved. :)
    You have an incredibly busy day and may I say wow!? I notice you're up at an insane time yet you only eat between 11:30 and 3:30, so basically during work hours, and then bed at 9.
    Does that mean every day you're eating 4 hours and fasting 20? Is that correct?
    When I don't eat or drink often enough I find it contributes to tiredness. I see you're only sleeping 6 hours as well on top of busy but wondered if that might be happening for you.

    No judgement taken
  • mamaof3boys18
    mamaof3boys18 Posts: 8 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    My life is super super busy with three preteen boys in sports, I am always on the go and workout time for mommy isn't even a consideration right now. This is tough b/c I LOVE working out, but I'm up at 3:30 each morning and finally crash EXHAUSTED at 9 each night. Let me mention, I teach first grade, which helps me get my steps in...lol..but accounts for some of my exhaustion! So my goals will seem small and silly, but one step at a time, one day at a time. I'm hoping this accountability will help with my journey. So since working out is out for this portion of my life, I can "easily" focus on food. Here are my simple goals for today:

    Friday 12/29. Drink 48 oz of water or green tea❌
    Stretch 2x today❌
    Eat sugar ONLY with lunch (not all day long like usual!)✅
    Finish the valley loop on fit bit 3x this week=17k a day✅
    No pop for breakfast✅
    5 - 1 minute wall sits❌
    Eat all my calories between 11:30-3:30✅



    You know when you’re making dinner? Could you do stretches and wall sit then?
    I used to do it whilst cooking because no one bugs me when I’m cooking hahah

    Great idea! Thanks!
  • mamaof3boys18
    mamaof3boys18 Posts: 8 Member


    Saturday 12/30. Drink 48 oz. water/green tea
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