ONE DAY AT A TIME
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Nov. 7th:
Stay under 2000 cals✅
Stay under 108 Carbs❌
Drink 2L of water✅
Water intake is good. Plant Nanny App is REALLY helping with that! Non Scale Victory: my massage therapist saw me today for the first time in 6 months and she noticed I'd lost weight!
So I'm not doing so well with my carbs. Dispite paying close attention I still manage to be between 130-150. Im having a really hard time getting down the the 100-110 mark... but as long as my overall sugar and calorie intake is low I guess that's fine. I'm still loosing slowly but surely
Nov 8:
Keep cals under 2000
Keep carbs under 130
Have a 100% relaxing evening
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Better calorie day yesterday, which was good. Still missed the mark but it was close. So I'm getting there. The main goal for this week is to just get back into the habit of logging again, and realizing what I'm eating.
I passed on meeting up for drinks last night. My wife jokingly asked if I was feeling well. Which also tells me that I need to cut back on alcohol, too.
Plan for the day is essentially the same: 30min of cardio, log every calorie, and drink water. If I can spend $3 at Starbucks as I walk to the office, I can certainly buy a big bottle of water to drink at work.4 -
SweatsOnSunday wrote: »Better calorie day yesterday, which was good. Still missed the mark but it was close. So I'm getting there. The main goal for this week is to just get back into the habit of logging again, and realizing what I'm eating.
I passed on meeting up for drinks last night. My wife jokingly asked if I was feeling well. Which also tells me that I need to cut back on alcohol, too.
Plan for the day is essentially the same: 30min of cardio, log every calorie, and drink water. If I can spend $3 at Starbucks as I walk to the office, I can certainly buy a big bottle of water to drink at work.
Sounds like you have a good plan!
My goals for today are the same as yesterday except I'll walk for at least 15 minutes.3 -
Goals for thursday, 11.9
1. go to the gym on morning
2. dentist appt at 11:30. If hubby and I go out to eat afterwards, make wise decisions
3. drink water - 6 cups during the day
4. drink water and sip on it in the evenings
5. eat slowly - be mindful of eating, and enjoy each bite
6. get back on here - be accountable
7. read my response cards 4x tomorrow to remind myself of why I want/need to lose weight
@SweatsOnSunday - your goals are great in just realizing what you are eating. This is something I have to also work on - mindful eating!
@PrincesseAly23 - isn't it the best feeling when someone notices your hard work at losing weight! Congrats on that! Proud of you. And you are doing great! I'm like you, if you can keep calories where you want them to be, that is the main thing. One habit at a time .... !! I always want to lose weight really fast, and have even tried the low-carb, and while I did lose weight really fast, it did not last. The minute I started eating more carbs, all the weight came back on. So you are doing the smartest thing - watching calories is what really matters, and changing habits, and find a plan that you can stick with -- it is a lifestyle change.
I will have to look up that water app --- I really struggle with water! But is it only for iphones? I work on the computer a lot during the day, so I don't have my phone on to remind me. I wonder if it works on computers? I'll have to check it out!
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@joan6630 What are response cards? I'm intrigued.0
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Wednesday was another successful day. Actually walked for 40 minutes and drank 4 glasses of water.
Same goals for today except 3 glasses of water. Wondering where to fit in the walk today.
Good luck, everyone!
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SweatsOnSunday wrote: »@joan6630 What are response cards? I'm intrigued.
Me too! Inquiring minds want to know.
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my scale croaked last night and I ordered a new one and it will be here in a few days. Since I'm not sure how long it's been dying (and thus inaccurate), I have a new goal to be at least a pound less than the last reading on the scale. So for the next few days (supposed to arrive Monday, so Tuesday morning I would weigh in) until the scale arrives:
- meals only, no munching or grazing except planned snacks, like my afternoon apple
- No more than 5 Hershey's kisses a day
- at least 15 minutes exercise beyond the normal puppy walks a day. That can include extra long puppy walks however.
- (and because I need to get back in the habit again) brush / floss before bed
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Achieved my goals for today! Since they are rather repetitive, I think I'll write them on an index card and monitor offline. That way I won't clog up this thread.
@aerochic42, nice, attainable goals. 3 -
Today was my last day at my job. The only goal I had for myself was "no goals". Lol. I wanted one full day of abandon. I've not eaten crazy portions or anything really sugary. But I've not bothered to worry too much about what I've put in my mouth. Today I'm very emotional. I'm feeling good but also stressed, excited but sad. It's been tough.
I've got a manicure planned and am going to try to relax this evening and let my new life path sink in a bit.
The day isn't quite over and I might just go for sushi before this day is out!4 -
PrincesseAly23 wrote: »Today was my last day at my job. The only goal I had for myself was "no goals". Lol. I wanted one full day of abandon. I've not eaten crazy portions or anything really sugary. But I've not bothered to worry too much about what I've put in my mouth. Today I'm very emotional. I'm feeling good but also stressed, excited but sad. It's been tough.
I've got a manicure planned and am going to try to relax this evening and let my new life path sink in a bit.
The day isn't quite over and I might just go for sushi before this day is out!
Make the most of it
I love days like this! Days where you can just be carefree about it.
Although I’ve been doing that for the last 6 months lol (3 to go!)1 -
PrincesseAly23 wrote: »Today was my last day at my job. The only goal I had for myself was "no goals". Lol. I wanted one full day of abandon. I've not eaten crazy portions or anything really sugary. But I've not bothered to worry too much about what I've put in my mouth. Today I'm very emotional. I'm feeling good but also stressed, excited but sad. It's been tough.
I've got a manicure planned and am going to try to relax this evening and let my new life path sink in a bit.
The day isn't quite over and I might just go for sushi before this day is out!
Enjoy your day!1 -
I am new to MFP. This is a great thread!
Just for today:
I will not binge and will track everything I eat, and stay within my calories.2 -
thursday, 11.9
1. go to the gym on morning
2. dentist appt at 11:30. If hubby and I go out to eat afterwards, make wise decisions We ended up instead of eating, since neither of us were really hungry, to go home, and made lunch at home. Much healthier to eat that way!
3. drink water - 6 cups during the day
But hoping to drink water tonite
4. drink water and sip on it in the evenings Doingthis now!
5. eat slowly - be mindful of eating, and enjoy each bite
6. get back on here - be accountable
7. read my response cards 4x tomorrow to remind myself of why I want/need to lose weight
Friday, 11/10
1. go to the gym -- yes, it will be 29 degrees, but go anyhow!!
2. log ALL food
3. drink water. Have to work so much harder to make this become a habit
4. read my response cards
5. get back on here - be accountable
6. be mindful of what I eat. Pay attention to each bite.
Some of you were asking me what the Response Cards are. Back in May, I started reading the book" The Beck Diet Solution: Training your brain to think like a thin person". I am an emotional eater, and if something bothers me, I eat. It took me a long time to admit that I was a binge eater - but I know I am. Once I get started, I just seem to forget my reasons to get/stay healthy, I forget to even enjoy whatever it is I eat (which is usually sweets or junk food). This book has helped me a lot, but I need to constantly remind myself of all the steps.
The first step was to write down, on a index card, all the reasons why I want to lose weight. These are called "Response Cards". These cards are to be placed in places where I can see them, and read them a minimum of 4x a day. The reasons are not just to be healthy, but specific reasons, like wearing nice clothes, not be ashamed to be in a swimsuit, able to play with my grandsons.... things like that.
This was the task on day 1. Each day they give you more things to add, (like eating slowly, mindful eating, etc). but reading the response cards is something to do everyday. If you guys would like, I can post at least the first couple of weeks of tasks?
I have a long ways to go yet, as it is hard to break the habit of emotional eating. But .... with the help of a thread like this to use as a daily reminder, it has helped me to not give up. I hope this thread can help so many others as well.
@PrincesseAly23 - I am so very proud of you! Making a job change IS very emotional, and very hard. While it is a happy time to start a new job, it is also an emotional thing to do. But you are doing so great in not giving into binging or eating unhealthy. To reward yourself with a manicure and just relaxing is the best thing. I know you are going to do great on your new job, and a new chapter in your life! You've got this girl!!
So happy to have new members joining me on this journey. Losing weight takes time, and at least for me, at 66 yrs old, it is hard to change habits from a lifetime. But taking this just one day at a time makes it so much easier, and possible!3 -
I went for sushi, but didn't overdo it.
Today I have 1000 things to do to get ready for next week. Goals for today is drink drink drink!!! Tons of water and to stay away from wheat & sugar.3 -
Hey! I'm new to this discussion.
I've successfully stuck to my kcal deficit for 7 days, exactly by taking every day as 'one day at a time' and not thinking about the fact I will have to be in a deficit for many more.
Going out for dinner with friends tonight, I've checked the menu online, pretracked the food so it fits macros and calories, so my goal of the day is not to order dessert or drinks!
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PrincesseAly23 wrote: »I went for sushi, but didn't overdo it.
Today I have 1000 things to do to get ready for next week. Goals for today is drink drink drink!!! Tons of water and to stay away from wheat & sugar.
Haha is it bad that when you said “goal for today is drink drink drink” I instantly thought of wine!3 -
@joan6630 thanks for sharing about response cards. I realize I've done something like that without knowing. Yes, definitely share more!
I feel weary today. The goal is to be mellow....and get to a yoga class with my wife, drink a lot of water, and enjoy a day out of the office.2 -
Friday, 11/10
1. go to the gym -- yes, it will be 29 degrees, but go anyhow!! Didn't go in the morning, but hubby and I went tonite -- for TWO HOURS!! but, after eating the bridge mix, it was good to go, and turned my day around food-wise.
2. log ALL food even the bridge mix -- but I was still OK calorie-wise
3. drink water. Have to work so much harder to make this become a habit But drinking water tonite....
4. read my response cards
5. get back on here - be accountable
6. be mindful of what I eat. Pay attention to each bite. Even thought I ate bridge mix - I counted out what I wanted, and ate it slowly, actually enjoying it,and stopping.
Sat 11/11
1. log all food
2. concentrate on water
3. read response cards
4. eat slowly
5. hubby will be gone in the afternoon; clean house, and DO NOT snack on junk food. Run errands instead
6. plan meals for the week
7. get back on here - be accountable3 -
@joan6630 great job today! An idea about how to drink more water: I literally tell myself that in between meals is my “water time” and I force myself to have a bottle of water before each meal (at least). And at least half when I first wake up.
I achieved most of my goals (hence the cleaning). It was a rough day emotionally because my mother is in bad pain and requires a knee replacement. I feel scared for her. I didn’t eat because of it. Instead I came on here, and this thread- staying accountable. I am staying hopeful.
Tomorrow’s goals:
1. Log everything I eat
2. Do not binge (delay gratification) and drink water when hungry or go to bed
I hope to clean and even update my resume for a new job. The hospital I work for is not really good. It’s making me more depressed- and I would binge eat. I am thankful I am now putting myself first. And my family.3 -
Hello everyone!!!
I allowed myself 2 "party" days because I hadn't in a while. I ate starches (in small quantities) and a little bit of ice-cream and a little bit of chocolate not all in all it wasn't too bad. I'm bloated up a little over 2 lbs today because of the rice and the bread, but I'm back on the wagon today!!! So I know I will lose it again by Monday.
Goals for today:
1. Drink loads of water!!!
2. Exercise
3. Keep within carb goal
4. NO wheat
5. Keep within cal goal4 -
Goals for today:
1. Drink loads of water!!!❎
2. Exercise✅
3. Keep within carb goal❌
4. NO wheat❌
5. Keep within cal goal❌
As you can see... yesterday did NOT go as planned.
As most of you know, all last week I decided to let myself have a little fun and celebrate my career change by going to some of my favorite restaurants and enjoying some of my favourite foods. I enjoyed responsibly (small portions... didn't over do it. No binging), but when you're using low-carb to lose weight you gain water and fat VERY quickly as soon as you go over your carb count.
I'm still in the 180's (just barely) but the scale flashed 190 this morning and gave me a wake-up call.
Yesterday was meant to be my "reset" or "back on track" day, but everything went sideways and it turned out to be a difficult and stressful day with no healthy food choices in sight.
Tomorrow I begin a new career and I'm extremely excited about it!!! But I also want my new life-style to help me look good in my new clothes!!! I'm determined to see 185 or lower by Christmas and have promised myself not to gain over the holidays.
So I'm reposting my goals from yesterday in hopes that I can lose a bit of the water weight before tomorrow:
1. Drink loads of water!!!
2. Exercise
3. Keep within carb goal
4. NO wheat
5. Keep within cal goal
6. No sugar3 -
Hi Everyone!
@princessaly23 Congratulations! How exciting! I did the same thing! Last Friday was my last day at an organization I had worked for for 23 years. Very bittersweet. Scary and exciting at the same time! Good luck to you!
Just for Sunday:- Journal every bite and stay in the green
- 80 oz of water
- Meal plan for week
- Plan and prep healthy snacks in single portion baggies
- Start cutting fabric for quilt
- Reach my FitBit step goal
- Read success stories and look for ideas and insights
- Listen to today's podcasts - Optimal Living Daily, Optimal Health Daily and Good Life Project
- Read today's chapter for Simple Abundance book, write in my gratitude journal before bed.
- Start a "donate" box and declutter (Goal is a box a week.)
When you think about quitting, think about why you started.4 -
1. Drink loads of water!!! ✅
2. Exercise❌
3. Keep within carb goal❌
4. NO wheat✅
5. Keep within cal goal✅
6. No sugar❌
Goals for tomorrow and the next days will stay the same until I manage to get all of them checked off.
1. Drink loads of water!!!
2. Exercise
3. Keep within carb goal
4. NO wheat
5. Keep within cal goal
6. No sugar[/quote]2 -
aerochic42 wrote: »my scale croaked last night and I ordered a new one and it will be here in a few days. Since I'm not sure how long it's been dying (and thus inaccurate), I have a new goal to be at least a pound less than the last reading on the scale. So for the next few days (supposed to arrive Monday, so Tuesday morning I would weigh in) until the scale arrives:
- meals only, no munching or grazing except planned snacks, like my afternoon apple
- No more than 5 Hershey's kisses a day
- at least 15 minutes exercise beyond the normal puppy walks a day. That can include extra long puppy walks however.
- (and because I need to get back in the habit again) brush / floss before bed
got the exercise so far, meals are mixed, blew the kisses (ha, I amuse myself), and not so much with the brush/floss. I still have today, so only eat the foods I bought and no snacking when home., Plus the extra exercise and the brushing /flossing before bed.2 -
1. Drink loads of water!!!✅
2. Exercise❌
3. Keep within carb goal❌
4. NO wheat❎
5. Keep within cal goal✅
6. No sugar❌
Nov 14:
1. Drink loads of water!!!
2. Keep within carb goal
4. Keep within cal goal2 -
Today's goals:
1. Redownload fitness pal app and fill out updated info
2. Eat planned meals
3. Exercise
4. Find a group to help keep me motivated bc I didn't stay motivated last time.
I am hoping this thread will help push me to keep going.
I broke on school Mac and cheese today... But otherwise did a pretty good job eating only planned meals.3 -
JFT, MOnday
1. detox again from sugar. OMG --- I wanted something sweet SO bad today!!
2. log all food
3. drink water --- min 6 glasses
4. already been to the gym - but lay out clothes for tomorrow Clothes are ready for tomorrow morning!
5. get back on here - be accountable
6. remember how much better I will feel come january if I don't gain weight Made myself a note to stick on my computer
7. read response cards today to remind myself of why I want to lose weight Posted these again by my computer
8. when wanting to cave into a craving - drink 2 glasses of water and wait Had to do this 3x today!!
TUesday
1. log all food
2. concentrate on water
3. go and get hair cut/colored
4. go to the gym in AM. Lay out clothes for wed morning
5. work on PC boards
6. start sewing chemo hats. Have not made her any since June!
7. finish quilt for young girl who is in a nursing home
8. get back on here tomorrow - be accountable
9. NO sugar. Drink 2 glasses of water
10. read my response cards - remember how I want to feel come January 1st.
@PrincesseAly23 - great goals!! This time of the year is so hard. I;m like you, the scale was up to 189. Time to get serious - I do not want to see those 190s again! My goal is to just try and stay out of the 190s! You are doing great!!
@aerochic42 - how did you do with the 5 kisses!!! I would have a hard time stopping at just 5! Hope you had a great day! You can do this!
@trissy2011 - welcome!! I love these groups -- even if I have a bad day, I know I have to get on here and be accountable. It makes me NOT want to have 2 bad days in a row, and the support is awesome! Love to have you joining us!
@theyoginurse - Good luck on your searching for a new job. I am so proud of you - we have to put ourselves first. No job is worth risking our health and happiness of your family. I will be saying a prayer that things work out for you!2
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