Just for Today ..... Daily Commitment Thread- Start of a new year!
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I see I have lots to catch up on! But my trip with my son and his family was wonderful. Connecticut was beautiful. I ate way too much, but thankfully I am still down, even though it is only .2 of a pound. At least I didn't gain! I guess all the running around with grandsons helped!
SO JFT, Monday
1. get back to healthier eating
2. 5 veggies and/or fruits
3. drink water
4. go to zumba tonite3 -
OConnell5483 wrote: »
I cannot wait until I can go for walks or bike rides again. This sitting around and eating has not done me any favors. I am so embarrassed that I let myself go so far backwards when I had been doing so good!
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You can do this!!! My doctor told me that losing weight is 90% of what we eat, and only 10% of exercise. While exercise is so important, it is what goes in our mouth that makes us gain/lose weight. But I know how you feel -- 2 years ago my weight was at 180, and I was only a few pounds from what "weight watchers" called my ideal weight for my height. It is so easy to let it climb back up, and so hard to get it off.
But right now, you have to let that knee heal. Maybe this is a good time to search internet for some great recipes (and share with us!!!), and concentrate on just healthier, lifestyle eating! I know you can do this!!!3 -
@junodog1 This! Not finishing my plate is a tough one. Like many I was raised to clean my plate. When growing up, we couldn't leave the table until our plates were empty...waste not, want not. Congrats on your accomplishments at the conference - food / alcohol / no exercise are so difficult to resist. Love your "wog" too.
@OConnell5483 You can do this! Rest and recovery are not over. Keep on logging and don't sweat the small stuff.
@Saragirl2 So happy for you and mammo result!3 -
JFT,6/26
Went to the gym.
Walked for 30 mins on the treadmill.
Did 2- 60 min water aerobics classes.
Went shopping for trash can liners at Bed Bath and Beyond.
Going to have nap for about 45 mins. Will alarm the clock bc my naps are extending to 2 hours. Not that I mind, but it messes up my night time sleep.
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HGSmith0920 wrote: »So, JFT Sunday 6/25
1. Log EVERYTHING I eat
2. Stay in green
3. Do all the laundry
4. Wash the dishes
5. Clean the bathroom
6. Eat leftovers in moderation!
7. Finish Hogwarts challenges for the week
8. Walk/gym!Got a full walk in. And it was pretty nice out
9. Food shopping!
Three different stores and a stop home in the middle all done in 1.5 hours! I rock!
JFT I did...
1. Logged everything I ate
2. Took a short walk
3. Successfully went through coaching without crying or losing my job
4. Kept me til balanced
5. Asked for help when I needed it
6. Made yummy and healthy dinner
7. Took a short walk after dinner
8. Logged onto MFP and looked at all of my boards! Lol
Today was pretty good. Got up with the DH and made him lunch to take with him to work. Stayed up and went for a short walk before work. Had a coaching session at work today. And of course I had two difference in my till over the last week. So that what was in the forefront of everyone's mind. Got a bunch of new rules/resources to help me keep a paper trail of things so I can keep track of things better. But now I am off the next two days! I dont have to be back to work until 10:30am on Thursday!
Now for JFT, 6/27/17
1. Log all food
2. Keep in green
3. Walk/gym
4. Eat healthy, yummy meals
5. Clean the bathroom!!!!!
6. Take out the trash
7. Finish the dishes
8. Spend time with the DH
9. Bed by 11:30.4 -
6/26 Monday JFT:
Attend classes✔
Tutoring✔
Small grocery trip✔
Nap 20 min.✔
Dinner early (6pm)❌➡️husband cooked
Physics HW and online HW✔
Run on elliptical for 30 min.❌
Bedtime (when done with Ch. 10,11,12,13 HW)✔
Stay Positive today!✔
I'm in the red today by -538 calories. Which is disappointing but I made the choice to eat more today. I've been exhausted all day and I've been using a lot of brain-power so I increased my calories today. I'm sure I'll pay for it with a little increase but that's the sacrifice I continue to struggle with in order to produce good grades! Tomorrow is a new day!!
Everyone have a blessed evening (or day depending where you are located). 4 -
Well, I'm back - after a lengthy break with a few "marbles" added to the jar - fortunate for me it was only a few! Tracking is on track for the last 3 days; water is good and am actually managing to get in some steps. So all in all, it's going to be a great week as long as I stay focused on the goal of taking it one day at a time - "just for today" !
Hope all is well with everyone! You've been missed!2 -
Hello everyone!
You'll probs all laugh at this!
So you know last week I went on that binge? I've gotten better since but stilln struggling a bit. Just mindless eating and struggling to stop once I get started!
Anyway, I've been wondering what could of caused it, depression, lack of motivation? Turns out there's a perfectly good reason for it all!
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Hello everyone!
You'll probs all laugh at this!
So you know last week I went on that binge? I've gotten better since but stilln struggling a bit. Just mindless eating and struggling to stop once I get started!
Anyway, I've been wondering what could of caused it, depression, lack of motivation? Turns out there's a perfectly good reason for it all!
Congratulations! Now it's time to make a plan.1 -
JFT
06-27-2017- Make a good choice when I eat out with my husband's cousin who I've never met before and we are diving 2.5 hours each way to meet for dinner tonight and I have to use a half day vacation time and we are going to a Fish Camp where everything is fried - but so good - and OK not EVERYTHING is fried, and I will want to eat hush puppies if they serve them because it is so hard to find good hush puppies nowadays and there are no public restroom that you would want to stop in between here and there so I cannot drink a lot of water today
- Oh heck - I'm screwed.
3 - Make a good choice when I eat out with my husband's cousin who I've never met before and we are diving 2.5 hours each way to meet for dinner tonight and I have to use a half day vacation time and we are going to a Fish Camp where everything is fried - but so good - and OK not EVERYTHING is fried, and I will want to eat hush puppies if they serve them because it is so hard to find good hush puppies nowadays and there are no public restroom that you would want to stop in between here and there so I cannot drink a lot of water today
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@Bex953172 Congratulations!!!!
6/27 Tuesday JFT:
Attend Classes
Physics HW and online HW
Run on elliptical for 30 min.
Take dog to vet for regular vac. shots
Groceries
Get back on track with calories.
Physics note card prep
Dinner by 8 pm
Bedtime by midnight
Sunday night and yesterday were high calorie days so get back on track and keep in mind the weight that has already been lost 3 -
@Bex953172 I am normally just a lurker. Had to come out of hiding to say congratulations. 1
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Thank you! Can we all cross our fingers for a boy this time!!3
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My future grand child is a girl, so the boy must be saved for you.1
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@Bex953172 Congrats!
Recap 6/28 M
1) Walked dog 3.43 miles before work
2) Keep net calories in the green = Yes, and I didn't eat back all my activity calories either!
3) Work on to-do list in evening but stop at 9 p.m. to unwind = Done, although dryer with towels was still going at 9 so I finished folding before 9:30. I'm finding that having an "unwind" time at least 45 minutes before my target bedtime is really helping me.
4) Bedtime by 10:30 & TV off = 10:15
JFT 6/29 T - Going to be a challenging day: farewell "food" day in office, so far I've seen a cake, mini-cupcakes, turnovers and donuts in the conference room. Ack! Someone is bringing bread & egg salad, I don't know what else is coming. I brought bananas. Also, I have two back-to-back webinars from noon to 2:30, so brought my lunch (and snacks as usual) today.
1) Have a tiny piece of cake, if any (it's store-bought) and look for any healthy options; I'm not obligated to eat everything or even anything during the farewell.
2) During webinars, close door and pace in office
3) I already have two loads of laundry on line before work and I didn't fit in dog walk, so walk dog after work
4) Stop to-do list at 9 p.m.
5) Bedtime by 10:15 & TV off, have 8 a.m. online class on W1 -
@Bex953172 Bexie, Bex, Bex, Bex!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS! This certainly would explain a lot! I ate everything in sight when I was pregnant! 1
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Just for Monday:
1. Pre-log meals & snacks and stick to plan
Didn't prelog, but stayed green
2. Hydrate 64+ oz
3. Therapy exercises for knee x2 Therapy appointment kicked my *kitten* today. Was in pain all afternoon afterward.
4. Write out index cards of why I want to lose weight and review them often Will do today
5. Remind myself that sugar is bad for my health
6. Go to postop follow-up appointment
7. Body, Mind and Spirit Self-Care:
a. Read or listen to something regarding nutrition
b. Read Simple Abundance book
c. 15-minute meditation
8. Unplug one hour before bed and get to sleep by 10:30 pm I really suck at this one. I need to get this one under control. It would help so much if I could fall asleep earlier.
Well, I'm off one more week. I go back on July 5th. They put me on some anti-inflammatories to help take care of the swelling and warm areas I still have. when I asked if I could take anti-inflammatories, the nurse at the hospital told me no, because I was taking an aspirin a day for blood thinner. Turns out that was not correct and I should've been on them for two weeks now. UGH. Hopeful this turns the corner for me.
Just for Tuesday:
1. Stay in the green
2. Hydrate 64+ oz
3. Therapy exercises x 2
4. Write index cards for Beck's diet solution chapter 1
5. Take 2-hour online class for creating Captivate assessments
6. Do one self-care item for each: Mind, Body, Spirit...
7. Unplug and go to bed one hour early. Sleeping by 10!!!!
Have a great day everyone!2 -
Hello everyone!
You'll probs all laugh at this!
So you know last week I went on that binge? I've gotten better since but stilln struggling a bit. Just mindless eating and struggling to stop once I get started!
Anyway, I've been wondering what could of caused it, depression, lack of motivation? Turns out there's a perfectly good reason for it all!
OMG ---- CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!! So happy for you!! When I was pregnant - I ate everything that was is site, so this explains all!! But still keep logging, and keeping us posted!!!2 -
JFT, Monday
1. get back to healthier eating Did OK, but then my daughter had a bag of opened bridge mix here - well -- I had to finish the bag!! But, I got out for a very long walk, so I still was not too bad.
2. 5 veggies and/or fruits
3. drink water
4. go to zumba tonite It was like 78 degrees - so went out for a walk instead
JFT, Tuesday
1. log all food
2. already went to the gym, but lay out clothes for tomorrow morning. Try and go to a zumba class tonite, or a short walk
3. work in the yard - too nice to be working inside. Hubby and I are both going to play hooky today!
4. get laundry done - I have about 8 loads to do! We leave on sunday to go see our grandsons again over the 4th.
Hope you all have a great day! One day at a time!! ...3 -
@joan6630 Oh yeah don't worry I'm not going anywhere!
Do need to speak to the midwife though about my calorie intake, see where I stand with that!
I have no idea when I'm due though.
I'm 8 weeks late for a period but a pregnancy test was negative 2 weeks ago?
Confused much!
But maybe late Jan early Feb!
I'll have to wait for the first scan!
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JFT,6/27
Taking it easy today.
Waiting for Sears tech for maintenance check of appliances.1 -
@Bex953172 YAAAYYY CONGRATULATIONS!!!! That's so exciting! Keep us posted!1
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I know, a long list of food in not allowed is running through my head!
So glad the FSA okayed runny eggs!!3 -
6/27 Tuesday JFT:
Attend Classes✔
Physics HW and online HW➡️in progress
Run on elliptical for 30 min.❌
Take dog to vet for regular vac. shots✔(this took longer than expected)
Groceries✔
Get back on track with calories.➡️ate some cookies
Physics note card prep➡️in progress
Dinner by 8 pm➡️9pm✔
Bedtime by midnight❌not likely
I'm having a had time getting back on track and in routine 1 -
HGSmith0920 wrote: »
Now for JFT, 6/27/17
1. Log all food
2. Keep in green
3. Walk/gym
4. Eat healthy, yummy meals
5. Clean the bathroom!!!!!
I dont know why I put this off so often! It's an absolutely tiny room and takes me about 10 minutes! Lol
6. Take out the trash
7. Finish the dishes
Did the dishes from yesterday and emptied the sink and then filled it right back up again with tonight's dishes!
8. Spend time with the DHHave been doing this all day! We had the day off together.
9. Bed by 11:30.
Probably way earlier! It's only 9:18 now and I'm already contemplating going and laying down!
Good evening all!
Was a very good day today! And I have another day off tomorrow! It was a gorgeous day today and got out for a little while, but I didnt get my walk in. Did all sorts of cleaning and errands. The time I did spend outside, I spent with the DH, walking up to the end of the driveway(1/4 mile) to the Pokestop and back. We did that twice. Lol. I love that I was able to spend the day with DH. We are best friends, so spending days off together(when we get them) is like spending the day with a really close friend. Lol. I tried to do most of the cleaning of the house today so that I dont have to do much tomorrow. I have a few chores to do, but nothing too strenuous.
So onto tomorrow's goals!
6/28/17
1. Log all food
2. Keep in the green
3. Finish the dishes
4. Clean out the fridge
5. Do laundry
6. Work on Hogwarts Challenge
7. Walk
8. Eat appropriate portions at meals
9. Bed by 11
I think that's good for tomorrow! Have a great night everyone!2 -
JFT,6/28
Check weight
Do laundry.
Purchase cordless drill at HD. Did research for purchase.
Do 30 mins on the elliptical
Take 2 water aerobics classes.
Take afternoon nap. Always very important.
Prepare meals for the next 4 days3 -
HGSmith0920 wrote: »
The time I did spend outside, I spent with the DH, walking up to the end of the driveway(1/4 mile) to the Pokestop and back. We did that twice. Lol. I love that I was able to spend the day with DH. We are best friends, so spending days off together(when we get them) is like spending the day with a really close friend. Lol.
I just love how much you enjoy being with your DH! It is so refreshing to hear you call him your best friend. I feel same way about mine! It's wonderful, isn't it?3 -
@Bex953172 Congratulations!! That's super exciting. Crossing my fingers for a boy, though I'm sure you'll be thrilled either way 1
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Back on the boards... was away at a music festival for 6 days, and couldn't use my phone much as needed to conserve battery!
Eating was TERRIBLE at the festival - there are so many unhealthy options, everywhere you look! Doesn't seem to have had too much effect on my weight though - although I'd gone up yesterday, it's fallen off today.
So I'm going to do my weigh-in today But from now on I'll do weigh-in every Tuesday.
Today's weight: 12 stone 0.25lb (168.25 lb)
Target weight for next week - 11 stone 12 (166 lb)
I'm going to try to lose quite a bit this next week because I'm having an operation next Friday (7th) and after that I'll be stuck at home recuperating for 4 weeks, banned from moderate exercising for 6 weeks, banned from strenuous exercise for 3 months. So I need to make the most of these last few days!
So... Today's commitments -
- Log everything I eat
- Choose healthy lunch (450 cals max, ideally less)
- NO SNACKS except ryvita if HUNGRY
- Be in the green
- No alcohol
- Meditate
- Leave work at 5.30pm to break the pattern of early evening snacking. Finish work at home if needed
- Be productive - no procrastinating or perfectionism!
- Stay calm - remember it's just a job!
- Listen to music to boost mood
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