JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018
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Love Jan. Love New Year's Resolutions. One day at a time. And not everyday has to be perfect - just have to keep focusing on my goals. Inch by inch.
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@Bex953172 I hope your daughter is starting to feel a little better so exhausting sick kid and pregnant
JFYesterday I will (1/8)- Monday
1. Initial Assessment for new fitness program
2. drink 6 bottles of water
3. Get 16,500 steps ended up with 19,120 nice surprise
4. log EVERYTHING I eat
5. Stay green:) (technically... but it includes all my exercise calories so...)
6. Check Weight
7. Wake up by 0530 to meet all prework goals
8. Take progress pictures
9. Measurements
Yesterday was a great day I hope to carry the momentum through today
JFToday I will (1/9)- Tuesday
1. Assigned Workout
2. drink 6 bottles of water
3. Get 17,000 steps
4. log EVERYTHING I eat
5. Stay green
6. Wake up by 0530 to do both assigned work out and challenge work out
7. Eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables
8. redo measurements
9. Laundry
JFTomorrow I will (1/10)- Wednesday
1. Assigned Workout
2. drink 6 bottles of water
3. Get 20,000 steps
4. log EVERYTHING I eat
5. Stay green
6. Eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables
7. Challenge Video
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Yesterday was a bit of a lapse! I had training at work and there was a big buffet of tasty free food sitting at the back all afternoon. I had good intentions, but ended up not sticking to them...
However, I am quite proud of myself because instead of giving up on the day - which I often do after a lapse - I made a conscious decision to get back on track right away. I then bought a small dinner (300 kcals) and did my exercise DVD. As a result, although I went into the red, it wasn't that far (within maintenance calories, actually).
Let's hope I can do that the next time I Iapse! (And also, let's hope it's a little while before I do...)
Yesterday's commitments -
- Log everything I eat
- Take a sensible portion of lower calorie foods at free lunch. And no seconds!
- No snacks except Ryvita if hungry
- No alcohol
- Do exercise DVD
- Be within 100 kcals of green
- Note my hunger before, during, immediately after and 20 mins after each meal (Beck diet solution action)
Today's commitments -
- Log everything I eat
- Lunch up to 400 cals
- No snacks except Ryvita if hungry
- Exercise class after work
- No alcohol
- Be in the green, without eating back exercise calories
- Note my hunger before, during, immediately after and 20 mins after each meal (Beck diet solution action)
- Monitor and resist cravings (Beck diet solution)
- Leave work by 7pm latest (after exercise class)6 -
The house is now calm. And I’m gonna need about a gallon of tea to relax lol!
I’m not gonna have goals til next week I reckon. Just need to sort this out!
OMG - not fun I'm sure!! I can still remember when our kids got the chicken pox. You be careful for yourself, and hopefully your little one will not catch it1
And for the home gyms ..... I used to have an ellipitical, and found myself only using it to hang clothes on! I had such good intentions. Before that .... a exercise bike .... a rowing machine .... etc. So for me, I need to either go outside and walk, or get myself to a gym! No motivation for me I guess!
I’m pretty sure Marley will get it too. They share a bedroom and are together all day. It only takes 15 mins of being in the same room as an infected person to catch it apparently. But takes a few day to surface.
Saskia caught it from a pantomime!!
It took me ages to figure it out because we stay in over the holidays and just do family stuff, so she’s only been exposed to us. And there was one day my parents took her to a panto. And clearly one of the parents took their sick kid probably because they didn’t want to “waste money” by not going.
I can’t stand things like that. I don’t like germs haha I hate it when she’s playing and I can see the other kid has a cold lol. I don’t stop them playing because that’s taking it too far but it makes me so on edge.
Also as for your list...
I personally find chewing gum makes me more hungry. I’m sure by chewing something (but not swallowing) you activate your digestive system because your body thinks you’re about to eat so it prepares for food, (think the first sign is you salivate more whilst chewing)
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JFY (Monday, 1/8/18)
1. Drink 8 glasses of water
2. Log all my food
3. Be "in the green" with my calories for the day
4. Go to the gym (30 minute circuit, 30 minutes on treadmill)
5. Complete 4 orders from my shop (also started on a couple others for Tuesday)
JFT (Tuesday, 1/9/18)
1. Drink 8 glasses of water
2. Log all my food
3. Be "in the green" with my calories for the day
4. Shovel some snow (Is it Spring yet?!?!)
5. Finish up 4 additional orders from my shop
6. Help my oldest clean out part of his bureau (Ongoing effort to clean his room!)3 -
Last year I did OK with losing weight ..... I did not reach the goals I wanted because I lost the motivation around Halloween, but I still got almost 25 pounds off. This year .... I am struggling to get/stay motivated -- and its only January. I really want to lose those last 20 pounds, and I don't want to wait until springtime to decide I better buckle down.
So tonite I was trying to think of what I did last year that was differen than what I am doing this year, and I came up with a list. I'm going to keep this list handy to remind myself of why I was successful last year, and what it takes.
If any of you have more ideas, I would love to hear them. I think for all of us, January usually is a high motivation month, and I get frustrated that I am struggling so soon. So hoping to change this around quickly - and this year, reach that goal.
Here is my list.
1. brush/floss my teeth after dinner to keep from snacking
2. carry my water bottle with me everywhere.... even in the car
3. eat a apple or something light before going out to eat
4. don't let myself get so starved that I eat mindlessly. Eat small meals often
5. chew gum
6. drink flavored water in the evenings. Evenings are my hardest time. I can be perfect all day, only to ruin it in the evenings
7. when I crave something ..... wait 10 minutes...... distract myself by cleaning out a closet, folding clothes, calling a friend, do anything for at least 10 minutes (I had even made a list of distractions)
8. eat slowly
9. think before I eat ..... Ask myself are the calories worth it
10. log all food everyday ... no matter what I eat
11. weigh at least once a week, and write it down.
Any more ideas of what you do to help to succeed?
I have a board on Pinterest of motivational quotes that I'll go to and read whenever I start struggling with my weight loss. It helps remind me of why I'm on this journey (loooonnnnggg journey LOL).4 -
JFT: Keeping it simple until I get back into the groove.
Exercise
Log all food not all--
Hide (in freezer?) Christmas goodies!
Office--30" will do that today
Practice--30'
Maintain tidy areas
OK: 4 out of 6--not too bad for a start. Even though I didn't log all the food that I ate, (too many candies?), I was mindful of what I ate. Today will be better!5 -
This board has made such a difference for me already. Thank you.
JFT 1/8 check in
logged everything
stayed green and under carbs
swim 30 minutes: ok, i was in the pool for 30 minutes, however, i wasn't swimming as much as i should have been. Then I got cold.
drink 80 oz soooooo close!
crochet or color: no, but i journaled, so I'm counting it. And I played on my tablet.
JFT 1/9 I will:
Log everything
stay green in calories and carbs (under 50!)
drink 80 oz water (4 bottles, 1 down already.)
yoga class. I have inservice this afternoon, so I will try to talk myself out of it bc my brain hurts. however, i must go.
crochet? maybe...
So, I found a 20 minute yoga video i like on amazon prime and I'm wondering if I can get my butt out of bed and do it in the morning along with my 2x yoga class, is that too much yoga? can one have too much yoga? Not that I've made it to a class in like, a month...7 -
oh yeah, i weigh for real tomorrow, wish me luck!6
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Oh my Gosh - I am having a super hard time getting back into this. I did successfully drink my water. One YAY.
Today I will ..... make no excuses & I will NOT fall into my sugar addiction
80oz of water
track food
Do 20 min youtube workout
Work on that "love yourself" thing
Stay positive
Good luck @missheidi5 -
Recap M 1/8
1) Hit snooze button too many times (see #5 Sun.) but walked 3 miles on treadmill before work / 51:06
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work = Fitbit 15,090 steps, steps 250+ 14/14 (love that boom!) hours & 41 floors
3) Leftovers for lunch & supper / net calories green / lots & lots of water (flush that sodium) = Net calories & sodium green, sugar red (leftover Christmas goodies, still w/i cal limits) & 15c water
4) Evening: call mom & dad, do laundry, at least 2 things on to-do list = Nice visit with folks & will see them Sunday / 3 loads laundry (hubby even folded towels still in dryer when he got home from work & I was sleeping ) / 3 items checked off
5) Floss / retainers / bed & TV off 10:15 = Done / Done / 10:20 is close enough
JFT T 1/8
1) Still hit snooze button 3x but walked 3 miles on treadmill before work / 51:53
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work
3) Leftovers for lunch, maybe supper too? & net calories green
4) Evening: shop online for hubby's bday & 1-2 things on to-do list
5) Floss / retainers / bed & TV off 10:15 (plan treadmill in a.m. w/o snooze button : )
@OConnell5483 I've never been a morning person, neither is hubby, and it was hard to get up for walks before work when I started. Going to bed on time in dark, quiet room is key for me, and VERY important for me to be unplugged from computer & phone at least one hour before (TV is ok for me). I drop off to sleep w/i minutes, I think b/c I'm so tired from getting up early. Fortunately for me, hubby can sleep right through my alarm. Now early walks (treadmill or dog) are (mostly) habit that I don't want to break b/c then I'd have to start all over again, and that would be worse.4 -
@cschmitz110515 , my fitbit used to have a vibrating alarm that would wake me up pretty well.2
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@cschmitz110515 , my fitbit used to have a vibrating alarm that would wake me up pretty well.
That would work if I wore my Fitbit at night. Which I don't: all jewelry, watch, etc. has to be off at bedtime, actually as soon as I'm home for the evening usually. I'm just funny that way.3 -
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1/8 Monday JFT:
✔▪Breakfast w/ hubby
✔▪Post JFT
✔▪Elliptical
✔▪Stretch
❌▪Prepare slow cooker w/ dinner➡️I was craving salmon and artichokes so I changed dinner plans
✔▪Lunch
❌▪Call OBGYN for parking permit doc.
❌▪Dinner by 7 pm➡️8 pm
❌▪Bedtime by 10 pm➡️11 pm
1/9 Tuesday JFT:
▪Regular morning routine for kids
▪Run by bank
▪Pick up dog food at WM
▪Laundry
▪Prepare slow cooker meal for dinner
▪Order teen pics
▪Call OBGYN for parking permit doc.
▪Prenatal Yoga
▪Read ONE research article (5 total)
▪Lunch
▪Rest and relax ~ 20 min.
▪Regular afternoon routine for kids
▪Dinner by 7 pm
▪Bedtime by 10 pm
Note to self: No excuses today, READ ONE RESEARCH ARTICLE!! It's time to get myself back into "the swing" of things, Lol5 -
Day 4: Accomplished everything and finally met my water goal. Instead of band work I road stationary bike for 5 miles; did 30 minutes of gentle yoga.
Personal success: Met my water goal! Had included a small date ball for dessert in pre-plan. Realized one bite would satisfy me and so followed through with it.
Something I learned: I need to "focus on the process and not the outcome. If I pay attention to how and what I am doing, the goal will be met."
Tuesday, 1/9
JFT:
I will drink 4.5 cups of water
I will do 15 minutes of stretching
I will do ride bike for 30 minutes
I will complete my online lesson
I will record my food on mfp"
I will "focus on the process and not the outcome."9 -
cschmitz110515 wrote: »@cschmitz110515 , my fitbit used to have a vibrating alarm that would wake me up pretty well.
That would work if I wore my Fitbit at night. Which I don't: all jewelry, watch, etc. has to be off at bedtime, actually as soon as I'm home for the evening usually. I'm just funny that way.
lots of people are like that. I can't wear my watch at night because i break out in a couple days. but if I take my rings off, i worry that i will lose them.2 -
▪Run by bank and pick up dog food
Note to self: No excuses today, READ ONE RESEARCH ARTICLE!! It's time to get myself back into "the swing" of things, Lol
I must be in a silly mood today. When I read your list, I laughed and thought, her bank has dog food!
You've done this before, you can do this!5 -
cschmitz110515 wrote: »▪Run by bank and pick up dog food
Note to self: No excuses today, READ ONE RESEARCH ARTICLE!! It's time to get myself back into "the swing" of things, Lol
I must be in a silly mood today. When I read your list, I laughed and thought, her bank has dog food!
You've done this before, you can do this!
the grocery store has dog food and a bank...4 -
cschmitz110515 wrote: »▪Run by bank and pick up dog food
Note to self: No excuses today, READ ONE RESEARCH ARTICLE!! It's time to get myself back into "the swing" of things, Lol
I must be in a silly mood today. When I read your list, I laughed and thought, her bank has dog food!
You've done this before, you can do this!
Hahahaha It does kinda read that way!!
(I edited it.)
By the way, great job on kickin butt yesterday!! I'm glad your back is better and you are back at it.3 -
cschmitz110515 wrote: »▪Run by bank and pick up dog food
Note to self: No excuses today, READ ONE RESEARCH ARTICLE!! It's time to get myself back into "the swing" of things, Lol
I must be in a silly mood today. When I read your list, I laughed and thought, her bank has dog food!
You've done this before, you can do this!
the grocery store has dog food and a bank...
Lol!! My bank is not in a store though so it was kinda silly I edited it, Lol. I get the best price on my dog food at Wal-Mart. If I don't put it on the list, I'll forget until I need to feed my dog then my heart breaks bc I forgot. It must be "pregnancy brain," bc I forget everything now. Just like yesterday, I completely forgot about calling my doctor.4 -
@clairelouisey & @OConnell5483 - I love podcasts, especially when I'm walking or doing something mundane. Please let me know if you've come across any more good ones. Two of my favourites are Half Size Me & Weight-loss Made Real with Cookie Rosenblum. Just started listen to Morning Coach, but not quite hooked on him yet.
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Drink water-64oz min.
Track all my meals today.
Walking at nearby park with dog.
Read today's Simple Abundance for inspiration. Done!
Finish new episode of Half Size Me podcast.
Afternoon, meditate 25 mins.
Decorations to the attic.
Sort 1 box.
10pm bedtime-still trying to get this healthy habit back.
When my life is cluttered, I'm more apt to eat mindlessly.
I'm so grateful that I have the strength to lift many heavy things in our home and not have to rely on my DH.
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My mornings start off so well, I log in, plan and follow the plan. By the time the evenings comes, I'm so hot and tired that sometimes I don't make it. Trying to stay more mindful at the end of the day. Find a more beneficial reward. Neither Food nor wine should be a reward.7
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A1c checkup today. They can now tell you in 5 mins. 7.6 ! (was 10.0 at last check) looking for 6ish by the end of the year. Challenges and elliptical done for yesterday.
JFT:
challenges and eliptical
spring clean kitchen
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thought for tomorrow: take a leap! Doing things the same way won't get different results...I have heard that often. So, tomorrow I am going to take a leap and do at least one thing completely differently.6
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My partner went shopping today.. we usually go together but with Saskia having the pox he went himself.
When he walked back through the door he announced that he’s bought nothing but healthy stuff (he was serious. He didn’t even buy chocolate for himself and he’s a massive chocoholic!!)
And he said when all the crisps and biscuits are gone they’re gone.
He said we need a health kick and we ALL need to eat healthier, including the kids! And my god he did a good shop! Even down to the bread! He didn’t buy white bread he bought wholemeal and 50/50 for the girls.
At first I panicked because of being pregnant and I have literally ate nothing but rubbish but tbh it’s a good thing! Especially for me. I need to eat healthier. The kids need to and it’s only going to do us all some good! Saviourinf these biscuits now hahaha8 -
Argh kids sick and too much stress - didn’t have quite the day I planned today. Got to bed at a decent hour last night but then woke up early to workout and had a really terrible pain in my chest that I think was a combination of stress and heartburn. So no workout.
Re-cap 9/1
Workout before kids up - nope
Have got over 17000 steps for today though - yay
Stay within calorie goal and not too far below so don’t burn out - yes. On track with this and staying slightly under as no intentional exercise
Early night - as soon as my grocery shopping is delivered I am hitting the hay!
Goals for tomorrow 10/1:
Workout before kids get up
Stay within calorie goal
Drink more water (2 litres)
Send off work document
Send out daughter’s birthday party email
Early night
Well done to all who have started so well. Am really happy to have joined6 -
My partner went shopping today.. we usually go together but with Saskia having the pox he went himself.
When he walked back through the door he announced that he’s bought nothing but healthy stuff (he was serious. He didn’t even buy chocolate for himself and he’s a massive chocoholic!!)
And he said when all the crisps and biscuits are gone they’re gone.
He said we need a health kick and we ALL need to eat healthier, including the kids! And my god he did a good shop! Even down to the bread! He didn’t buy white bread he bought wholemeal and 50/50 for the girls.
At first I panicked because of being pregnant and I have literally ate nothing but rubbish but tbh it’s a good thing! Especially for me. I need to eat healthier. The kids need to and it’s only going to do us all some good! Saviourinf these biscuits now hahaha
That's wonderful!!!! Good job on your hubby's part, Lol! Mine is quite the opposite. If he goes shopping, we'll be lucky to have ingredients to make a real dinner The ironic thing is he always spends more $$ than me and I can get meals and snacks. So he fired himself from grocery shopping a few years ago. He'll pick up a few items on his way home sometimes but that is it.
My pregnancy "hang-up" is 1% chocolate milk! I drink about half a gallon a week! It's not a calcium thing either bc I drink almond milk every morning, eat yogurt daily, have cheese daily and take my prenatal regularly. I figure my little guy just wants chocolate milk4 -
I seem to be sick atm. So completely blew off my goal yesterday. Will try to get back on top of things today.
Goal - no refined carbs unless tummy is off and im struggling to eat. If so, 1x toast and try and eat normally again later.4 -
Tues, 1/9/18
Started off my morning right! I had 50g of oatmeal with boiled water, tuna and plain iceberg lettuce. My plan for today:
1. Log food for lunch and dinner. Eat mindfully
2. Exercise for 1 hour (dance or at the gym)
3. Stop procrastinating on Bio readings
4. Drink at least 1.5 L of water
5. Sleep early at 11 PM and get at least 7 hours of sleep.
Will re-edit the post as needed throughout the day.
Thank you everyone for posting. Reading your posts motivated me to improve my lifestyle!6 -
I'm a little late to the party. I started my goals on 1/3/18 and I just found this blog today. Hope it's not too late to join in.
Starting weight January 1, 2018: 305
Current weight 289
Goal weight be Dec 31st: 220
January Goals:
1) Scale goal: 280 by 1/31/18
2) Take measurements 1/31 a.m. before work
3) Stay within the 800 calorie goal given by my doctor every day
4) Drink at least 65 oz. water daily
5) Sign up for the first Hogwarts Running Club event of 2018
6) Walk 30 min. day
7) Go to gym Tuesday/Thursday every week
8) Log all food & beverages every day
9) Weigh in every Friday
10) Read a book
11) Get on here everyday!
JFT - Tuesday 1/9/18
1) Maintain 800 calories
2) Drink 65 oz. water
3) Walk 30 min.
4) Go to gym
5) Brush and floss
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