JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018
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Holy Crow! I missed a lot of posts! I have no experience with Alzheimer's. I know that my elderly cousin had it about 25 years ago. I dont think anyone else in my family has had it and my DH said that he doesnt know of anyone in his family that's ever had it. I'm heartbroken for those of you who have had to deal with it. I'm glad that you have pushed or are pushing through the difficulties.
Had another awesome day at work. I'm getting more and more comfortable with the processes. Some of them are incredibly different then what I learned at my previous bank so there are more steps to remember for certain processes. I actually prefer it that way.
I'm going to do a bunch of meal prepping tonight after dinner so there will probably be no cuddling. Poor hubby. Lol. I was supposed to do it this past weekend but I ended up getting caught up with M. If I have time tonight I will start working on the budget. Not sure though.
I hope everyone is having a great night. I will check in later.
@missheidi and @Saragirl2 It is great to see you back here!5 -
OConnell5483 wrote: »Just for Sunday [3/25]:
1. Journal all food.
2. 8 cups of water 75 oz.
3. Lymphatic massage x2
4. Wear the stupid compression sleeve at least for 4 H today
5. Stay unplugged all day except for MFP. This is my favorite thing to do on Sunday. So relaxing.
6. Select and iron this week's outfits to make mornings smoother.
7. Pack tomorrow's breakfast, lunch and snacks. Prelog it.
8. Body, Mind and Spirit - take time to nourish each Went bumming with my husband, and read some of my inspirational books. My son came to visit. Just a really nice day all around.
9. Evening routine - my readings and gratitude journal
10. Unplug and to bed EARLY! Shoot for getting up without hitting snooze.
11. NO ice cream today. Maybe tomorrow, but not today.
12. Complete at least 2 things on my To-Do list.
Just for Monday, [3/26]
1. Journal everything I eat
2. No ice cream today.
3. 8 glasses of water challenge
4. Adopt a can-do attitude at work today.
5. complete my tiny habits
6. Finish all my unread emails
7. Set out tomorrow's clothes and pack tomorrow's lunch
8. Bed by 9:00 unplugged
9. Gratitude journal and read my 3 books
10. Mind, Body & Spirit....
This week [3/24 - 3/31] , I will:- Meal plan for the week
- Make grocery list
- Work on quilt
- Declutter for 15 minutes
- Look for spring clothes, shoes and purses stored in basement
- Make a budget for April
- Finish Taxes
- Make an appointment with an allergist
This Week's Tiny Habits:
After I eat dinner, I will set out tomorrow's clothes.
After I pour my first cup of coffee, I will read 5 verses from Bible
After I towel dry my hair, I will have my morning chat with God.
After I sit down at the end of the day, I will prelog my food for tomorrow.
This is not a race, it's a marathon. One step at a time will get you there. Just keep moving forward.
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JFT:
Eat within macros
2 litres of water
Vitamin D
Lift
C25k
Lunges
10k steps4 -
JFT:
1. Prelog all food.
2. Go for a walk.
3. Work out at gym for first time in weeks!
4. Drink a gallon of water so breastfeeding not impacted.
5. No eating late.3 -
JFT, Monday
1. go to the gym I was SO tired though, but forced myself to go anyhow. I had planned on only doing 30 minutes on the treadmill since I got such a late start, but ended up doing 75 minutes! Home later than I wanted to be, but that is the nice thing about working from home -- hubby did not mind
2. log all food
3. 8 cup water challenge ---- drink minimum of 8 glasses of water. I barely made this, and this afternoon had to remind myself about my own challenge. SO after dinner --- 4 more glasses down, and sipping water tonite as I clean.
4. clean up sewing room Going to do this as soon as I finish posting
5. make tentative grocery list - but wait till we hear from son before shopping for groceries
6. make rice krispies treats -- my sons favorite Will do this on wednesday. Our son changed his plans because of all the rain he would be driving in on tuesday, so he is not leaving until wednesday. He is splitting the trip up in 2 days - since why have a RV if they can't sleep in it! So he will not get here until thursday morning. I am sad our visit will be less, but also happy that our son will not have to drive 8+ hours by himself.
7. do all laundry
8. get out toys from attic in preparation for grandsons - will do this tomorrow
9. get back on here - be accountable
Today was a day both my hubby and I were both so tired. I hate getting old!! But , it was 1 am before we went to bed, and it is a dreary, rainy day. So I guess that is the benefit of working for ourselves and working at home .... we can have a lazy day if we want to. But I was glad I got to the gym ... as hard as it was, I felt better doing it. TOnite, I am concentrating on getting my water in.
JFT, Tues
1. log all food
2. concentrate on 8+glasses of water. 2 glasses with each meal, and 2 between meals and evening. (thanks @cschmitz110515 for that suggestion)
3. go to the gym
4. clean house!!
5. get toys down from attic
6. help hubby with shipping tomorrow
7. work on binding for my quilt (YAH!!) Almost done!
8. get back on here - be accountable!
@Saragirl2 and @ missheidi - welcome back!! We missed you guys posting!
@Faebert - I struggle as well with the "all or nothing". WHen I am on track and am doing good, it is great, but I have yet to learn to bounce back when I get off track. One nite leads to another for me, or a week. So I am also working on that! But you are doing great ..... just getting back on here! And the biggest thing you have figured out --- understanding why you react the way you do. For me, I know it is habit, and one I am determined to break. You will to!
@toaljasa -- you are doing so great in being aware of old habits coming back. This is huge! When we recognize the habits that got us in trouble, and can stop those habits, you are winning! You are doing great -- such a inspiration to me and so many on this board!
@Snowflake1968- I am so sorry you are having to deal with Alzheimer's. I do not have any experience in this, as I have lost my parents at young ages to cancer. But my heart goes out to anyone that has to. I hope you are taking good care of yourself, and always know how much your parents love you. Hugs to you.
@Bex953172 - remember, you just had a baby!!!!! You are doing great, just taking the time to check in with us!! ANd ..... you are already fitting into your prepregnancy jeans!! SO give yourself lots of credit girl!!!!
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OConnell5483 wrote: »Just for Monday, [3/26]
1. Journal everything I eat
2. No ice cream today.
3. 8 glasses of water challenge
4. Adopt a can-do attitude at work today
5. complete my tiny habits
6. Finish all my unread emails All except 4!!! That's huge and I'm considering it a WIN!
7. Set out tomorrow's clothes and pack tomorrow's lunch
8. Bed by 9:00 unplugged Going soon!
9. Gratitude journal and read my 3 books I will! I do it every single night!
10. Mind, Body & Spirit.... Mind: Listened to my podcasts today. Body: Lymphatic massage x2 Spirit: Said morning prayer and was a great start to the day!
Just for Tuesday, 3/27:
1. Journal all my food
2. No snooze alarm! Have a 6 AM appointment with physical therapy for lymphedema. Groan
3. 8 glasses of water challenge
4. Micro work-out challenge: 5 wall push-ups every time I use restroom and 5 squats prior to sitting down throughout the day
5. Mind, Body and Spirit....
6. Put a smile in my voice on phone and Skype meetings
7. At least one random act of kindness
8. Prep for Wednesday - clothes and lunch
9. Gratitude journal, Simple Abundance reading, New Day New You reading before bed
10. Unplug at 9 p.m. and sleep by 10 pm.
This week [3/24 - 3/31] , I will:- Work on Bex quilt
- Declutter for 15 minutes
- Look for spring clothes, shoes and purses stored in basement
- Make a budget for April
- Finish Taxes
- Make an appointment with an allergist
This Week's Tiny Habits:
After I eat dinner, I will set out tomorrow's clothes.
After I pour my first cup of coffee, I will read 5 verses from Bible
After I towel dry my hair, I will have my morning chat with God.
After I sit down at the end of the day, I will prelog my food for tomorrow.
This is not a race, it's a marathon. Just keep moving forward.
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HGSmith0920 wrote: »
JFT, 3/26/18
1. Log all food Had to guesstimate on my dinner portion though
2. At least 64oz(8 glasses) of water Currently over 70. Need to flush out all the sodium from the half of a pizza pie last night
3. Up @ 6
4. Morning routine Did the wake-up, coffee, MFP thing
5. Yoga! Ran out of time
6. Morning chat with DH We had a good chat. I dont think he remembered most of what I said but at least he responded. Lol
7. Work @ 8(not sure when I am leaving) Had another great day! Really starting to get the hang of most of the transactions. I'm going to make a few little sticky notes for my station for some things though.
8. MEAL PREP Finally did this. Everything but the snack baggies. My arms are tired from all the chopping.
Lol
10. Dinner/Dishes Ended up doing 2 loads. Lol
11. Budget Moved to tomorrow. I'm simply too tired tonight.
12. Bed by 11 Well it's currently 9:45. I think I may get up to go to bed around 10:15. I'm having a hard time keeping my eyes open
Had a great productive night. Making lunches will be so much easier now! I mainly do it for snacks and the DH's lunch wraps. I think tomorrow is going to be the budget day. I will make a list of costs in the time before work and type it up after dinner. Although tomorrow is a late work shift.
JFT, 3/27/18
1. Log all food
2. 64oz water
3. Up by 630
4. Morning stuff
5. DH up @ 7
6. Prep/Log lunches
7. Yoga
8. Quiet time
9. Budget list
10. Work 945-615
11. Dinner/Dishes
12. Pens game/DH time
13. Bed by 10306 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »Just gonna post some goals.
Things seem to be falling into place a bit more and now baby is formula fed she basically feeds herself to sleep and that’s it for another 4 hrs!
So may have time to do stuff!
Just realised my tv doesn’t have YouTube anymore which sucks. So not sure how I’m going to do my videos yet, I’m sure my partner will know a way to do it. As I wanted to attempt some light exercise. I say “light” I’m just gonna end up doing what I used to and see how far I get
So JFT: Monday
- Drink 8 glasses of water (Challenge) *hides from @joan6630 * I forgot again
- Pick up meds .. oops! Gonna be a zombie tomorrow!
- BUY NAPPIES (omg do not forget this, Marley is wearing her last one now so will have to go out eaaaarly to get her some for the morning!) yes! Just in time for poop too..
- Log whatever food I can and remember, but atleast make a conscious effort. AHAHA “a conscious effort” .. who was I trying to kid?! Didn’t log a thing!
- Have a look in my bullet journal again! .. not surrrre where I’ve put it!
- Look up stretches for my upper back/shoulders. It aches so baaad, doing this now actually!
Okay so could of done better, really out of sync with this and haven’t really got the focus.
I think I need to exercise first and then the rest will fall into place because after 9 months of sitting on my fat butt I’ve just got such anurge to burn some non existent energy
Although getting YouTube on my telly is looking like I’m going to have to buy something. Like a amazonstick, chrome cast or a wire to plug my phone directly in. *sigggggggh*
I'm not sure of what is wrong with your back and shoulders, but I suffered for 20 years with upper back and shoulder pain and when it finally got so bad I went to a physiotherapist i found out it was my posture. I wasn't holding my head properly over my shoulders, which caused all of the muscles to scream in agony. I had made it much worse when I started using cell phones and tablets by looking down a lot.
I’m thinking it is posture, due to having the baby I would have adjusted to support that weight and now it’s gone I have to readjust again! Don’t suppose you remember any tips!4 -
Start again because I can't locate my last JFT post sooooo....
JFT Tuesday
1. Water
2. Meditation
3. Work
4. Brush and floss
5. Bed by 10:304 -
JFT Tuesday:
Eat only what is currently pre-logged for Tuesday3 -
JFY (Monday)
1. Drink 8 glasses of water
2. Log all the food I eat
3. Stay in the green with my food intake
4. Box up two orders from my shop
5. Go to the gym
6. Start getting things together for a Garage Sale in May (Time to clean house!!!)
7. Bring boys to their dentist appointments (only 1 cavity between the two of them...it's progress! LOL)
JFT (Tuesday)
1. Drink 8 glasses of water
2. Log all the food I eat
3. Stay in the green with my food intake
4. Finish three orders from my shop
5. Go to the gym
6. Laundry
7. Take older son to see about a job
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*sneaks into the thread....hi!
so, i learned something VERY valuable over spring break: I've got to get better by summer. If I don't i'm going to just gain back everything i've worked so hard to lose. I'm going to start by making sure i log over the weekends. I can't simply go crazy because i'm not at school.
JFT 3/26
log everything
drink 80
stay green (really green, carbs and calories)
swim at least 1200 yards swam 1000. it's allergy season in Kansas, and i was really struggling with breathing.
tonight, get lunch for tomorrow ready. this didn't physically happen, but i mentally planned what i was having.
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JFT 3/27
log everything
drink 80
stay green
yoga class i hope: my oldest (k) is sick with a nasty stomach flu. so i hope i still get to go. DH is home with him now, i'm concerned about dehydration.
read more of always hungry5 -
Recap M 3/26 - Too many snooze alarms / no treadmill before work
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work = Fitbit 14,291 steps, 250+ steps 12/14 & 35 floors
2) Lunch at desk (class at noon) / make veggie pasta soup for supper / net calories green = Net calories & sodium green! Sugar -8, fiber & protein good, 12c water.
3) Walk dog after work = 3.12 miles 52:36 / happy dog & happy me
4) Continue to-do list = Going along...
5) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / bed & TV off 10:15 11:00
JFT T 3/27 ~ Last work day for me until next week Wed.
1) Rest day / move hourly / stairs breaks at work
2) Leftovers for lunch & supper / net calories green / monitor usual
3) Evening: make Kodiak Cakes muffins / wash dishes / cont. to-do list
4) Unplug 9:30 / floss / retainers / bed & TV off 11:004 -
I'm glad that I was able to achieve all my dietary Goals for Day 54, but I didn't get to the exercise, spent most of the morning in bed and had a lay down in the afternoon (I think I underestimated how crappy I still feel)
So frustrated at this delay in my plans to get fit!
The good news is that while my scales aren't very sensitive, I can at least tell that I'm nearly the same weight as I was a week ago when I came down with this bug (giving thanks for that small accomplishment right now)
Day 55
Limit kj - stay green
limit sugar - stay green
avoid gluten and dairy
will try to complete 30mins on exercise bike5 -
Ladies, I am seeing oodles and oodles of smiley faces! Wow, and the tone of many of our posts are upbeat, hopeful, and are saying, "I'm fully charged, and full steam ahead!" That is such a boost to me---makes me want to hop on the train and go forward as well.
SuccessYahoooo!!! I did it, thank you, God! I stayed green all the way through Monday. Yesterday was my son's birthday. He requested an amaretto cake, which I made. My daughter asked for chocolate chip cookies, which I made. And then I declared that yesterday was a No cake, no cookies, no sweets day...BOO-YA!!! My lips were sealed, zipped, locked, and guarded! I just kept telling myself, "It's not a forever no. It's a no for today." That really helped. And....I slurped down 9 cups of water!!! But I admit I made a few googly eyes at the cake sitting all pretty on the island!
JFT: March 27
I will drink 8 cups of water
I will exercise
I will stay in the green, all day
I will prelog
I will take every bite captive before putting it in my mouth
I will give up cookies and cake again today, and thus say, "I'm not saying no to cake and cookies forever, just for today." I want to really reset my eating and denying myself of these will help.
Let's make today another victorious one! Take every bite captive before you decide to eat it. Stay focused on your JFT goals. Be determined. Be tenacious.
In light of Joan's Water Challenge:
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »Just gonna post some goals.
Things seem to be falling into place a bit more and now baby is formula fed she basically feeds herself to sleep and that’s it for another 4 hrs!
So may have time to do stuff!
Just realised my tv doesn’t have YouTube anymore which sucks. So not sure how I’m going to do my videos yet, I’m sure my partner will know a way to do it. As I wanted to attempt some light exercise. I say “light” I’m just gonna end up doing what I used to and see how far I get
So JFT: Monday
- Drink 8 glasses of water (Challenge) *hides from @joan6630 * I forgot again
- Pick up meds .. oops! Gonna be a zombie tomorrow!
- BUY NAPPIES (omg do not forget this, Marley is wearing her last one now so will have to go out eaaaarly to get her some for the morning!) yes! Just in time for poop too..
- Log whatever food I can and remember, but atleast make a conscious effort. AHAHA “a conscious effort” .. who was I trying to kid?! Didn’t log a thing!
- Have a look in my bullet journal again! .. not surrrre where I’ve put it!
- Look up stretches for my upper back/shoulders. It aches so baaad, doing this now actually!
Okay so could of done better, really out of sync with this and haven’t really got the focus.
I think I need to exercise first and then the rest will fall into place because after 9 months of sitting on my fat butt I’ve just got such anurge to burn some non existent energy
Although getting YouTube on my telly is looking like I’m going to have to buy something. Like a amazonstick, chrome cast or a wire to plug my phone directly in. *sigggggggh*
I'm not sure of what is wrong with your back and shoulders, but I suffered for 20 years with upper back and shoulder pain and when it finally got so bad I went to a physiotherapist i found out it was my posture. I wasn't holding my head properly over my shoulders, which caused all of the muscles to scream in agony. I had made it much worse when I started using cell phones and tablets by looking down a lot.
I’m thinking it is posture, due to having the baby I would have adjusted to support that weight and now it’s gone I have to readjust again! Don’t suppose you remember any tips!
I wasn't given any exercises for it from the physiotherapist, I did however start doing some yoga to help with my posture. Once I got the pain under control and it wasn't a constant companion the pain would return as soon as started slacking in the posture department. One thing I did wrong was overcompensated for my top half and caused problems in my lower back because of my hips. Don't make that mistake. I still have to concentrate on how I'm sitting, standing and walking as soon as I start getting lazy I notice it. Good luck3 -
OConnell5483 wrote: »has anyone read the always hungry books? it seems to align with what i'm trying, but it's an expensive book.
I have not, but I might have to look it up and see if they have it at the library! The title could be my middle name...acrylicfox wrote: »Nice to be back, I missed JFT
Oh my goodness! Hi! We've missed you too!
@PreciousGems1 I have not been diagnosed, but I would bet my entire paycheck I have it. Both of my sons have it, as well as dyslexia. I have a terrible time keeping my focus. It's kind of frustrating because at my age I don't know that they would do anything but at the same time, I'm still working so I could really use the help! Good luck!
@Bex953172 You had a baby not even one month ago. If I were you I would consider it a success to even log in here and say hi once a day!!! Don't be so hard on yourself, hon! xoxox
@OConnell5483 there is lots of treatment options for adult ADHD. Maybe ask your Dr. for a recommendation for a therapist or phychiatrist who specializes in it. I take meds and have other coping mechanisms for mine. it's not easy, but knowing makes many things easier.3 -
JFT - Monday March 26
2L of water - 2.25L
Stay in the green - No, but only over by 100
Write in journal -
Do 10 something's every hour at work - walk, wall push ups, squats... - Yes and a couple of times did 20
Figure out some exercises at home for days I can't get to gym - I have some ideas, just need to figure out a plan now for doing them. My living room is tiny and I don't like exercising in front of my husband, may have to wait until he goes to bed each night.
JFT - Tuesday March 27
2L of water
Stay in the green
Write in Journal
Do 10 something's every hour, this worked well yesterday
Hopefully get to gym if roads get better
Read some more of the Quality Assurance program for work so I can start helping to update it
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*there ARE lots of treatment options. jeez.3
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I have been reading some blogs and message board conversations and have a question. It seems some people do not log fruit and vegetables in as they count them as zero calorie. I have been logging all of mine, which way is best do you think?0
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Soooo.....if it takes 21 days to build a habit, (although it might be longer for ADHD peeps) my new goal is to consistently log for 21 days to make more of a habit by summer. I'm not to the meal plans in Always Hungry, i see that he says logging/tracking isn't necessary, but i'm such a visual person, i think i need to see what i'm eating.3
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Soooo.....if it takes 21 days to build a habit, (although it might be longer for ADHD peeps) my new goal is to consistently log for 21 days to make more of a habit by summer. I'm not to the meal plans in Always Hungry, i see that he says logging/tracking isn't necessary, but i'm such a visual person, i think i need to see what i'm eating.
I personally have only ever been able to lose weight when logging and tracking, even before MFP I lost by keeping a notebook and logging all of my meals.2 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »I have been reading some blogs and message board conversations and have a question. It seems some people do not log fruit and vegetables in as they count them as zero calorie. I have been logging all of mine, which way is best do you think?
Maybe b/c Weight Watchers now says fruits & veggies count as zero points? Dear friend has lost 50# using new WW plan, and that's what she told me recently.
Personally, I log all fruits and veggies b/c I don't buy the "zero calories" message. Plus, I track my nutrients (not macros) like fiber and sugar so I need an accurate account of my eating. Looking at my recent logs, MFP counts calories for fruits & veggies too. Sure, not many calories, but they all add up.5 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »I have been reading some blogs and message board conversations and have a question. It seems some people do not log fruit and vegetables in as they count them as zero calorie. I have been logging all of mine, which way is best do you think?
I think that it depends on your particular dietary needs and plan you're following, I don't know what those people are hoping to achieve by selectively logging but in my experience the Kj from fruit and vegetables add quite significantly towards my allowance and fruit is really high in sugar so I have to monitor intake closely.4 -
JFT:
1. Prelog all food.
2. Go for a walk.
3. Work out at gym for first time in weeks! It felt so good to be back and see my friends. I was able to do way more than I thought too.
4. Drink a gallon of water so breastfeeding not impacted.
5. No eating late.
JFT:
1. Prelog all food.
2. Go for a walk.
3. Work out at gym.
4. Drink a gallon of water so breastfeeding not impacted.
5. No eating junk late.
6. Read my devotional and do gratitude list.
7. Cook more food.
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JFT:
Eat within macros
2 litres of water
Vitamin d
Lift
C25K
Planks
10k steps4 -
Wow a lot of running around today but I got it all done! So tired I got a little emotional watching my daughter’s dance show - early to bed tonight to steel myself for another parents evening at school tomorrow!
JFT Tuesday goals:
- exercise before school ✅
- 3ltr+ water (challenge!!) ✅
- Stay within calorie goal ✅
- 12k steps ✅ actually 16k, which surprises me as I drove in this morning!
- Pick up car at lunchtime didn’t need to as my lovely teacher friend gave me parking permits to park the whole day
- Stay ON TIME with appointments. Be firm and ask parents to book in to see me another time for more info ✅
- leave ON TIME to get to daughter’s dance show at 7. ✅ (walked in at 6:59!!)
- Finalise their play date plans for Thursday or Friday ✅
- Early night ✅
Wednesday goals
- exercise before kids get up
- 3ltr+ water
- 15k steps
- No additional snacking during planning time (drink the water!!)
- Try and move during planning time (aim for the 250 steps per hour)
- try and squeeze in a bit of kitten prep at school
- Grocery shopping and errands straight after work
- early night
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