JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018

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  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,168 Member
    mytime6630 wrote: »
    Busy day tomorrow, JFT, Thurs
    1. log all food :)
    2. concentrate on 8+ glasses of water challenge :/ So ... tonite I need to drink SIX glasses of water before bedtime :s
    3. go for a 15 minute walk - challenge :/ It was a day of running to ship stuff, going to the disability office (2 hrs there!), and then going to a book fair with hubby. So we didn't get home until almost 9pm.
    4. tiny habits:
    after shower, take vitamin :)
    after breakfast, fill up water bottle, and drink water :) --- But I have to remember to drink it!
    after dinner, brush/floss teeth :) Going to do this right now!
    5. meeting at disability office -- hoping to get some answers, and praying they will be the answers we hope for :/ No answers yet --- I guess the office is like so many places ... not enough people working there, and no paperwork even looked at! This is after they only give me 10 days to fill it all out ... and it sits!
    6. take shipment out for hubby :)
    7. book fair in the evening :) Hubby gots lots of record albums and CDs for .50 - 1.00 each!! I got my daughter 15 books, all for just $1.00 each, and got myself a new cookbook and a gardening book. And the book fair benefits a local childrens hospital. Fun to go to, and something we look forward to each year!
    8. plan menus :/
    9. cut up veggies I bought, and have them ready for snacking :/
    10. get back on here -- be accountable! :)


    So tonite I am watching the show "my 600 pound weight loss". Have any of you guys watched that? So much of what these people go through I can relate to. It is sad, but I do get motivated just seeing what these people do to change their lives. Now.... I need to make those same changes.

    JFT, Friday
    1. go to the gym -- need to keep listing this until it becomes a really good habit. I am getting better - but its still so easy to just stay in bed.
    2. eat slowly. Be mindful of what I eat, and enjoy each bite
    3. take cars to shop to get oil changed
    4. PLAN MENUS!!! This needs to get done!
    5. CUT UP VEGGIES!!! Need to get this done, so they are ready to snack
    6. MAY CHALLENGE: go outside for a minumum of 15 minute walk
    7. APRIL CHALLENGE: Drink 8+ glasses of water
    8. Do tiny habits:
    after my shower ..... take my vitamin
    after breakfast ... fill up my water bottle, and drink it! Refill at least 5 times during the day
    after dinner .... brush and floss my teeth
    9. sew on quilt
    10. clean house
    11. get back on here . be accountable!


    @MLHC1 --- I can still remember the first nite the babies would sleep through the nite! Such a wonderful thing to be able to get a "somewhat" good nites sleep! I hope he sleeps in tonite for you also! ANd .... post some pictures!

    @Bex -- I'm still waiting to see more pictures of little Casey!!

    Yeah I've seen that in my tv guide! Except over here it's called my 600lb life, I wonder if its still the same thing!
    My partner fixed my other tablet yesterday :) so I will get some more piccies!
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,168 Member
    Took middle daughter to soft play today, she can't climb through all the tunnels and up the steps to get to the slide at the top so it was into me and daddy to do it for her haha,

    Anyone have any idea what I should log that as?

    I need to log as many burnt calories as possible because we went to burger king for lunch. I was about 3 bites from finishing when I said to my partner "*kitten* babe I'm on a diet remember!!" All he could do was laugh and say good luck burning that off :sweat_smile: he's such a t!t
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,168 Member
    OConnell5483 wrote: »
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »

    I truly don't like the gym, all those people, so many of them so fit! Parts of me know, that they don't care about me, what I'm doing, or how I look doing it, but all of those childhood taunts come back in my head.
    ...

    Why at almost 50 years of age does what others think still rule my life so much? I care what everyone thinks about every aspect of my life. I try very hard to meet my goals because I don't want to look like I failed in front of anyone. I know in my head that other's people opinions of me is not my concern, that most of the people I think are judging me aren't even aware I exist. I need to start figuring out a way to believe this and get these thoughts out of my head.

    This group has so truly helped me understand that if I'm trying I'm succeeding, I don't have to be perfect. I will forever be grateful that I have found you all.

    I could have written most of this myself. Feel the same way at 58 years old. I was teased and picked on most of my life. I've fought hard to become who I am today and build up some self-confidence. I worry about what others think all the time. I think you are an insightful, inspiring and strong person, and I'm so grateful you joined our group. We CAN and WILL reach our goals. :heart:

    Read my response to her comment, might be helpful and reassuring
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,977 Member
    junodog1 wrote: »

    @HGSmith0920 – If your symptoms persist for longer than a few days get thee to a doctor. You can bleed and still be pregnant, but it could indicate complications you would need to know about. Better be safe than sorry. You also may have gotten some food poisoning. Eaten any romaine lettuce lately?

    I agree 100% get thee to a doctor. I personally never had any bleeding but I know lots that have.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,977 Member
    KatieTee83 wrote: »
    JFT Thursday

    1. Drink my water
    2. Workout for 30 min
    3. Track calories in MFP

    It's almost the weekend, yay! Who has fit and active plans for the days off?

    I have my walk tonight and Sunday, Saturday I have my swim lesson. Sunday I also watch the grandkids, so that is always a mixed bag of either eating everything the 2 year old believes in sharing or keeping active chasing them. Although, this Sunday I'm hoping for a park day.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,977 Member
    mytime6630 wrote: »
    5. meeting at disability office -- hoping to get some answers, and praying they will be the answers we hope for :/ No answers yet --- I guess the office is like so many places ... not enough people working there, and no paperwork even looked at! This is after they only give me 10 days to fill it all out ... and it sits!


    So tonite I am watching the show "my 600 pound weight loss". Have any of you guys watched that? So much of what these people go through I can relate to. It is sad, but I do get motivated just seeing what these people do to change their lives. Now.... I need to make those same changes.

    @MLHC1 --- I can still remember the first nite the babies would sleep through the nite! Such a wonderful thing to be able to get a "somewhat" good nites sleep! I hope he sleeps in tonite for you also! ANd .... post some pictures!

    @Bex -- I'm still waiting to see more pictures of little Casey!!

    A friend of mine just went through something with a government office here. She had 48 hours to respond to their phone call, wouldn't accept an email. She tried and tried and they wouldn't answer the phone, the voice mail kept saying they would call back within 3 business days. She was so upset, she finally contacted her MLA. She got answered fast then. I don't think government agencies should be allowed to be bullies.

    I have watched My 600 Pound Life, some of the transformations are truly incredible. They all work so hard.

    I like the "somewhat" good night's sleep, when mine slept through the night the first few times, I was so scared they weren't breathing I checked on them all night long!
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,977 Member
    Kullerva wrote: »
    JFT: I will not let phantom hunger trick me into thinking it's real. I'll eat 100 fewer calories than yesterday.

    That's a great goal. I think I need to fight that phantom hunger too.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,977 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Took middle daughter to soft play today, she can't climb through all the tunnels and up the steps to get to the slide at the top so it was into me and daddy to do it for her haha,

    Anyone have any idea what I should log that as?

    I need to log as many burnt calories as possible because we went to burger king for lunch. I was about 3 bites from finishing when I said to my partner "*kitten* babe I'm on a diet remember!!" All he could do was laugh and say good luck burning that off :sweat_smile: he's such a t!t

    Anything I'm not sure how to log, I put as "however" many minutes as a slow pace walk. I figure it's at least movement and counts for something.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,977 Member
    OConnell5483 wrote: »
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »

    I truly don't like the gym, all those people, so many of them so fit! Parts of me know, that they don't care about me, what I'm doing, or how I look doing it, but all of those childhood taunts come back in my head.
    ...

    Why at almost 50 years of age does what others think still rule my life so much? I care what everyone thinks about every aspect of my life. I try very hard to meet my goals because I don't want to look like I failed in front of anyone. I know in my head that other's people opinions of me is not my concern, that most of the people I think are judging me aren't even aware I exist. I need to start figuring out a way to believe this and get these thoughts out of my head.

    This group has so truly helped me understand that if I'm trying I'm succeeding, I don't have to be perfect. I will forever be grateful that I have found you all.

    I could have written most of this myself. Feel the same way at 58 years old. I was teased and picked on most of my life. I've fought hard to become who I am today and build up some self-confidence. I worry about what others think all the time. I think you are an insightful, inspiring and strong person, and I'm so grateful you joined our group. We CAN and WILL reach our goals. :heart:

    Thanks. It sucks how cruel kids can be and how truly damaging it can be for your whole life.
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,448 Member
    @mytime6630 I have watched My 600 LB Life many times. I find it really inspirational to see the transformation and the motivation and drive that they have is truly amazing. I'm always so darn happy for them! My husband doesn't understand what I see in that show, but I really do find it inspiring.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,977 Member
    OConnell5483 wrote: »
    Evidently, I have a "stuck" SI joint and that is what is causing the hip and lower back pain. It's radiating down my leg and is so annoying!!! I did still take my 15 minute walk in the sun Wednesday night and it was wonderful @mytime6630! I listened to the birds singing and it was just some really nice "me" time! I only walked around a two block radius so I wouldn't get too far away from home and have to call for a ride! LOL. I will be going to physical therapy to get the SI joint unstuck and the muscles strengthened, and then I should be good to go again. I'm pretty happy about that!

    Yesterday I didn't get out for my 15 minutes sunshine activity. I didn't do much of anything "good" except eating pretty healthy most of the day. But then all heck broke loose between me and my 19 yo GD who lives with us. I got angry and blew up. I don't normally do that. I am the "fixer". I will go out of my way to make sure everyone else is happy. I will go without, to make sure they have what they want or need. So, I just feel terrible about it today. I think I'm just past the point in life of being able to deal with teenage hormones and drama. My patience is running thin. I have to find a way to recharge because I don't like myself when I allow myself to do that. I'm thinking 15 minutes of activity in the sunshine might be just the trick! I think I am going to leave work early today and dig my bicycle out of the garage. I need to get away and get my thoughts in order.

    ANY-WHOOoooo, it's a brand new beautiful day and I will just start fresh and hope it is a more pleasant ending this time! :smile: Oh, and I almost forgot to mention, one of the outcomes of the blow-out byesterday is that my husband says I must cancel both of our memberships to the gym since we rarely go and it is a waste of money. So, inside my head, I'm thanking her a lot for getting that topic brought up too... *sigh* <deep breaths...>

    Just for Friday
    1. Stay in the green
    2. Drink 64+ oz of water
    3. Tiny Habits (on weekends I will still pre-log and set aside my planned food)
    4. Sunshine activity for 15 minutes
    5. Practice patience. Don't match anger with anger. Try not to take it personally...many times it is not me that is the underlying issue--it just feels that way. Grow tougher skin.
    6. Lymphatic massage arm tonight, and have DH wrap it
    7. Sit Less Boot Camp challenge - get caught up!
    8. Research Keto & low carb ways of eating and see if it's doable FOR ME (Keto vs. 17 Day Diet food plan) just to help me kick-start sugar detox.
    9. Brainstorm goals. Break them down into small steps (not just weight loss but life in general seems to be overwhelming) Scribble ideas in notebook when I have them and I can put it all together later!

    3 New Tiny Habits:
    1. After I finish dinner, I will pack tomorrow's B, L and snacks.
    2. After I pack tomorrow's food, I will pre-log my food for tomorrow.
    3. Whenever I see a commercial come on TV, I will get up off the couch and move or stand until it is over.

    Happy Friday, everyone!

    “The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs, but rather will cure and prevent disease with nutrition.” ~Thomas Edison


    I had that happen to my hip as well, it didn't take long when I started physio to get it working again. I still have to do some of the exercises or it tries to get stuck again. I consciously think how I walk to ensure I'm using my hip and not my back. Hopefully you get fixed fast too!

    I don't know how I would do raising a 19 year old girl at this age. I know I had some "blow ups" with my daughters when they were younger we all survived it, but I felt guilty too. I think they just learned that I was human from it. I'm a fixer too, sometimes it's nice to not have to do it. Maybe your husband will give you time to get your hip fixed and then you can start using the gym again! Hope you have a better day today!
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,977 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    I have my phone back!!!
    And my tablet :D
    I love that my partner is good with electronics!

    The tablet when he prised the back off was a mess!! So many wires had detached themselves?! So he just reattached them and it was all good!
    We had a quote for £30 for my iPhone charge port to be fixed. He found the part online for £6 with all the tools to dismantle the phone, the screws are TINY. But he fixed it!

    Ah I love him so much :)!

    I need your husband. I had given my grandson an older model iphone to use for his Stickbots and to watch Netflix and You Tube on. It was free to me from my employer. He had it about 2 weeks, when he brought it back to me, put it on the counter and in a very dejected voice said "you might as well take this back, it doesn't work" I asked him what happened and he said he didn't know, the screen just remains black. I googled and it seems like it's probably a loose wire somewhere. Every time my GS comes out, he asks me if I've taken his phone to the Phone Engineer yet. I hate the thoughts of paying to have this fixed.
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    So many posts! Have read them all but super tired tonight. Am thinking of you all though. Had a good day. Slightly anxious about the bank holiday weekend approaching. My girls are with their dad and I’m on my own so want to try and stay positive over the next few days. Have made some plans with friends so hopefully this will help.

    Friday goals
    - morning workout ✅
    - Sort stuff for nephew’s bday ✅
    - 12k+ steps ✅
    - 2ltr+ water ✅
    - 15 mins outside exercise ✅
    - Leave work on time ✅
    - Stay within calorie goal ✅

    Saturday goals
    - morning workout if feel like it (poss rest day)
    - Pack girls for weekend/hairwash
    - Yoga 10:30
    - Aim for 10k steps
    - 2ltr water
    - 15 mins outside exercise
    - Vet at 2:20
    - Coffee with C 4:30
    - Gardening?
    - Stay within calorie goal
    - Some pamper time (eyebrows, tan)

    Zzzz time for me. Happy weekend all x
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,977 Member

    JFT - Friday May 4th
    2L of Water - Yes
    Stay in Green - Yes
    15 Minutes Outside - Yes
    Plank Challenge rest day
    Walk tonight - Yes
    Write in Journal - Yes
    Have a conference this morning - Yes

    JFT - Saturday May 5
    2l of water
    Stay in Green
    15 minutes outside
    Plank Challenge
    Clean- Laundry
    Groceries
    Swim lesson

    Had a great day! I walked my 5K tonight and cut 23 seconds off my time. Also, hubby wanted Dairy Queen and I refrained!

    Have s great Saturday everyone
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,669 Member
    edited May 2018
    Posting tonight, since weekends always seem to get away on me...

    Recap 5/4 F ~ raining & gloomy morning & no dog walk before work = sad dog :'(
    1) Weight machine & circuit training before work :smiley: and increased my minutes slightly :smile:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work = At 11:15 pm Fitbit at 8,028 steps, 250+ steps 13/14 (visiting at check-in table and forgot to get up & move), 29 floors :smile:
    3) Meals & snacks prelogged / stick w/ plan / net calories green / monitor usual = Net calories -273, sodium & sugar red, fiber & protein good, 14c water :/
    4) Complete report draft additions requested yesterday :smiley: finished 4 Conditions & Recommendations and submitted for review... almost final ~ yippee! / remember to pick up seminar checks at Accounting after lunch :smiley: / need gas in car :D almost driving on fumes, but got gas
    5) Evening: volunteering at church directory photo sessions & will be checking people in ~ be there by 6:45 & remember lock-up procedures from K last night :smiley: had a blast since L stayed late and we caught up with each other, several no shows and locked up early / decide on my clothes for tomorrow's photo session w/ hubby (not even sure what in my closet fits anymore... a good problem to have) :/ too tired to care, know what I'll probably wear anyway / youngest brother's bday card :smiley:
    6) FLOSS :smiley: as soon as I finish this post / retainers :smiley: ditto / bed & TV off 11:00 :( nope but no alarm in a.m. either

    JF Sat. 5/5
    1) Walk dog / maybe a little farther? my foot is feeling much better / remember to stretch
    2) Log all food / not sure about supper / nothing fried (health assessment in 10 days & don't want skewed readings from blood draw) / keep net calories in vicinity of green
    3) >10c water (harder on weekends when out and about)
    4) Smile pretty with hubby at photo session
    5) Not too late to bed / choir at church 7:20 a.m. Sunday
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