JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018
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JFT Thursday Recap
1. Take it easy
2. Be kind
3. Lots of water
4. Meds AM and PM
5. Log all food
6. Ice break out on chin It really helps! I only did one 5 minute ice - I really need to do it a few more times. This breakout is a doozy, cystic, wont come to a head, and looks awful right now. I'm so grateful that I don't experience this as regularly as I once did. This is the first bad one in months. I can't really pin it to anything in particular, other than possibly from plucking chin hairs and getting an infected follicle?? Sorry for TMI! That little vent helped me deal with it a little better!
JFT Friday
1. Dont sweat the small stuff
2. Lots of water
3. Meds AM and PM
4. Log all food
5. Ice breakout on chin
6. Will myself to feel better - JK I wish
With that being said - does anyone have a home remedy for soothing a cough at night? I'm fine more or less throughout the day - but once its bed time this little tickle in my throat just wont quit. I've tried nyquil, delsym, cepacol lozenges. Tonight I'm going to try a steam bath and see if that makes a difference.
My husband was coughing a lot at night and we put a humidifier in the bedroom it seems to have helped quite a bit. Only rarely now does he cough.2 -
Just a thought: is it possible you could plan a craft, game, movie, etc., to do with your former mother-in-law? Maybe doing something you could enjoy together would distract her thoughts. She probably misses you, especially if she has no daughters of her own.
Hang in there!
Thank you so much for your response. I’ve decided to take her and my kids out for dinner and I’m hoping by the time we get back and sort them for bed and I get packing for the weekend there won’t be too much time to chat!
But it’s a good point about missing me. I think she doesn’t know quite how to handle the new dynamic so I want to try and reassure her. X
I bet she does miss you, my MIL and I are very close, she has told my husband she's keeping me forever even if he doesn't. I tried to leave him once years and years ago, I didn't know who else to turn to so I called her. She came to the house, made me make her a coffee and told him how he was being a jerk. In fairness she told me things I needed to do to. She refused to let me leave with her and wouldn't take him either. I guess she saw something we didn't, because we're still together.3 -
Crushin' it!
log calories -stay green
watch sugar -monitor
get to sleep before 3am
JFT Day 114:
Food log -stay in the green
keep an eye on sugar and sodium intake
have a good long sleep in
post new goals
Repeat after me: The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity -Amelia Earhart.3 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »
Just a thought: is it possible you could plan a craft, game, movie, etc., to do with your former mother-in-law? Maybe doing something you could enjoy together would distract her thoughts. She probably misses you, especially if she has no daughters of her own.
Hang in there!
Thank you so much for your response. I’ve decided to take her and my kids out for dinner and I’m hoping by the time we get back and sort them for bed and I get packing for the weekend there won’t be too much time to chat!
But it’s a good point about missing me. I think she doesn’t know quite how to handle the new dynamic so I want to try and reassure her. X
I bet she does miss you, my MIL and I are very close, she has told my husband she's keeping me forever even if he doesn't. I tried to leave him once years and years ago, I didn't know who else to turn to so I called her. She came to the house, made me make her a coffee and told him how he was being a jerk. In fairness she told me things I needed to do to. She refused to let me leave with her and wouldn't take him either. I guess she saw something we didn't, because we're still together.
My MIL is like this. Me and my OH can have big blow ups, especially in the earlier days and although it’s never reached breaking up (even though we both threatened it) she did say we were as bad as each other and we need to find a way through.
Truth be told me and my partner have been through some horrible stuff together that could make or break some couples and we got through it, no matter how turbulent it may have been!
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5771735/The-4-excuses-use-avoid-exercise-beat-them.html
This is an article today from a U.K. paper.
It’s not the best paper tbh but it’s a pretty good article.
The 4 top excuses most people have for not exercising and why you have that excuse and how to combat it!
I guess stuff like this is always worth a read!2 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »
Just a thought: is it possible you could plan a craft, game, movie, etc., to do with your former mother-in-law? Maybe doing something you could enjoy together would distract her thoughts. She probably misses you, especially if she has no daughters of her own.
Hang in there!
Thank you so much for your response. I’ve decided to take her and my kids out for dinner and I’m hoping by the time we get back and sort them for bed and I get packing for the weekend there won’t be too much time to chat!
But it’s a good point about missing me. I think she doesn’t know quite how to handle the new dynamic so I want to try and reassure her. X
I bet she does miss you, my MIL and I are very close, she has told my husband she's keeping me forever even if he doesn't. I tried to leave him once years and years ago, I didn't know who else to turn to so I called her. She came to the house, made me make her a coffee and told him how he was being a jerk. In fairness she told me things I needed to do to. She refused to let me leave with her and wouldn't take him either. I guess she saw something we didn't, because we're still together.
My MIL is like this. Me and my OH can have big blow ups, especially in the earlier days and although it’s never reached breaking up (even though we both threatened it) she did say we were as bad as each other and we need to find a way through.
Truth be told me and my partner have been through some horrible stuff together that could make or break some couples and we got through it, no matter how turbulent it may have been!
I hear ya, we have been too. Marriage and relationships are tough! I don't know how we've made it this long but somehow we just haven't given up on each other.1 -
@Bex953172 - great article, thanks for sharing
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Just a thought: is it possible you could plan a craft, game, movie, etc., to do with your former mother-in-law? Maybe doing something you could enjoy together would distract her thoughts. She probably misses you, especially if she has no daughters of her own.
Hang in there!
Thank you so much for your response. I’ve decided to take her and my kids out for dinner and I’m hoping by the time we get back and sort them for bed and I get packing for the weekend there won’t be too much time to chat!
But it’s a good point about missing me. I think she doesn’t know quite how to handle the new dynamic so I want to try and reassure her. X
That sounds like a great idea...and enjoy your weekend.
I should probably post a couple of goals "just for today":
1. Go for a walk
2. Brush cat.
3. Do ONE household or yard chore.
1. Went for 2 walks.
2. Brushed my cat.
3. Cleaned 2 litter boxes, vacuumed a little, did a few dishes.5 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »
Just a thought: is it possible you could plan a craft, game, movie, etc., to do with your former mother-in-law? Maybe doing something you could enjoy together would distract her thoughts. She probably misses you, especially if she has no daughters of her own.
Hang in there!
Thank you so much for your response. I’ve decided to take her and my kids out for dinner and I’m hoping by the time we get back and sort them for bed and I get packing for the weekend there won’t be too much time to chat!
But it’s a good point about missing me. I think she doesn’t know quite how to handle the new dynamic so I want to try and reassure her. X
I bet she does miss you, my MIL and I are very close, she has told my husband she's keeping me forever even if he doesn't. I tried to leave him once years and years ago, I didn't know who else to turn to so I called her. She came to the house, made me make her a coffee and told him how he was being a jerk. In fairness she told me things I needed to do to. She refused to let me leave with her and wouldn't take him either. I guess she saw something we didn't, because we're still together.
Ah that’s really lovely! We do get on really well. And she doesn’t like my ex’s new girlfriend. He doesn’t have the best relationship with her, and I used to joke that if it came to it, I would have got her in the divorce, not him! We had a nice chat in the end. I’m going to try and make more of an effort to stay in touch. She is fab with my kids, so it’s really important to keep her involved4 -
Yesterday ended up being crazy busy and I’m up now after less than four hours’ sleep. Going to have to nap on the train to Devon later. Not setting a calorie goal for today or tomorrow but will aim to stay mindful and just enjoy the celebrations. I am part of a little group that the bride has asked to sing at the wedding so a little nervous! But we’ve practised lots and it sounds good so hopefully once we are done I can relax and enjoy!
Friday goals:
- morning workout ✅
- April challenge ✅
- May challenge ✅
- Stay within calorie goal ✅
- Pack for wedding trip and check girls’ packing
better get on this straight after my workout today
- Eyebrows ✅
- Stay positive! ✅
- Try and shut down the misery conversation and get an early night! no early night but a good chat which was helpful
Saturday goals
- morning workout
- Make sure we are all packed ok
- Leave on time for station
- Be mindful, have fun, stay hydrated
Have a great weekend everyone x3 -
JFT 5/25
1. Drink 64 ounces of pure water in addition to any flavored sparkling water.
2. Stay in the green on calories.
3. Physical therapy
4. Workout...move my body!
5. Adhere to food plan for protein and calcium goals.
6. Prep chili and split pea soup for upcoming week.
So yeah, as you can see today was sort of a bust. My lower back is still extremely sore. Not sure what is going on there. I ate potato chips and deviated from my food plan, I didn't drink enough water, etc. About the only thing I did right was make 3 helpings of split pea soup and 5 helpings of chili to set me up for success the rest of the week.
Fortunately, today is now officially behind me as of 11 minutes ago and I get a reboot.
JFT 5/26
1. Drink 64 ounces of pure water.
2. Stay in the green on calorie intake.
3. Physical therapy
4. Hit protein and calcium goals.
5. Gentle yoga routine.
Keeping it simple today. I hope the stretching will do something for my backache. If it hurts I will stop!3 -
Just a thought: is it possible you could plan a craft, game, movie, etc., to do with your former mother-in-law? Maybe doing something you could enjoy together would distract her thoughts. She probably misses you, especially if she has no daughters of her own.
Hang in there!
Thank you so much for your response. I’ve decided to take her and my kids out for dinner and I’m hoping by the time we get back and sort them for bed and I get packing for the weekend there won’t be too much time to chat!
But it’s a good point about missing me. I think she doesn’t know quite how to handle the new dynamic so I want to try and reassure her. X
That sounds like a great idea...and enjoy your weekend.
I should probably post a couple of goals "just for today":
1. Go for a walk
2. Brush cat.
3. Do ONE household or yard chore.
1. Went for 2 walks.
2. Brushed my cat.
3. Cleaned 2 litter boxes, vacuumed a little, did a few dishes.
My "to do" list regularly includes "brush cat" "scoop cat box" and "play with cat". It's not that I don't enjoy brushing and playing with her, because I definitely do, but it needs to happen daily. Although she's started this thing where she loves being brushed until she actually sees the brush, and then she attacks it. Not quite sure how to deal with that one!2 -
nickssweetheart wrote: »My "to do" list regularly includes "brush cat" "scoop cat box" and "play with cat". It's not that I don't enjoy brushing and playing with her, because I definitely do, but it needs to happen daily. Although she's started this thing where she loves being brushed until she actually sees the brush, and then she attacks it. Not quite sure how to deal with that one!
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Yesterday's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan I actually ended up changing it because I skipped breakfast, but overall calories were good
- Be in the green I had 750 left!!! (550 were exercise calories that I didn't eat back)
- 2+ bottles water Possibly 1.5
- May challenge: 15+ mins walking (when boyfriend gets home)
- French podcast + article + book
- Tidy the flat
- De clutter emails
- Go to gym
- Make career planning plan of action, including list of things to consider Did part 1 not part 2
- Review jobs (potentially apply?) Again did part 1 not part 2
- Do 'what job should you do' tools
Today's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- 2+ bottles water
- May challenge: 15+ mins walking
- French podcast + article + book
May challenge:
15th - 15 mins
16th - 20 mins
17th - 15 mins
18th - 30 mins
19th - 30 mins
20th - 30 mins
21st - 30 mins
22nd - 15 mins
23rd - 20 mins
24th - 15 mins
25th - 30 mins 2 -
JFT...I'll take it a step at a time. (I overdid...almost everything yesterday. I hate being sick.)4
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JFY (Friday)
1. Drink 8 glasses of water before allowing myself a Diet Coke
2. Log all the food I eat
3. Stay "in the green" with my calories
4. Stay "in the green" with my sodium intake
5. Run garage sale
6. Mow lawn with my son if it doesn't rain
JFT (Saturday)
1. Drink 8 glasses of water before allowing myself a Diet Coke
2. Log all the food I eat
3. Stay "in the green" with my calories
4. Stay "in the green" with my sodium intake
5. Run garage sale in the rain3 -
nickssweetheart wrote: »
Just a thought: is it possible you could plan a craft, game, movie, etc., to do with your former mother-in-law? Maybe doing something you could enjoy together would distract her thoughts. She probably misses you, especially if she has no daughters of her own.
Hang in there!
Thank you so much for your response. I’ve decided to take her and my kids out for dinner and I’m hoping by the time we get back and sort them for bed and I get packing for the weekend there won’t be too much time to chat!
But it’s a good point about missing me. I think she doesn’t know quite how to handle the new dynamic so I want to try and reassure her. X
That sounds like a great idea...and enjoy your weekend.
I should probably post a couple of goals "just for today":
1. Go for a walk
2. Brush cat.
3. Do ONE household or yard chore.
1. Went for 2 walks.
2. Brushed my cat.
3. Cleaned 2 litter boxes, vacuumed a little, did a few dishes.
My "to do" list regularly includes "brush cat" "scoop cat box" and "play with cat". It's not that I don't enjoy brushing and playing with her, because I definitely do, but it needs to happen daily. Although she's started this thing where she loves being brushed until she actually sees the brush, and then she attacks it. Not quite sure how to deal with that one!
I hate washing out the litter boxes and don't do it often enough. And I really need to play with her more; I should add that to my To Do List.
Mine has been "demanding" to be brushed, and I've been trying to do it daily. This time of year she really needs it. However, if I go too far, I get attacked, lol!
Have a great weekend! 3 -
Just for today...
- Brush cat.
- Five minutes playtime with cat and her bird toy.
- Walk.
- Something in the kitchen (e.g., set up Keurig).
Have a great weekend, everyone! 3 -
Just a thought: is it possible you could plan a craft, game, movie, etc., to do with your former mother-in-law? Maybe doing something you could enjoy together would distract her thoughts. She probably misses you, especially if she has no daughters of her own.
Hang in there!
Thank you so much for your response. I’ve decided to take her and my kids out for dinner and I’m hoping by the time we get back and sort them for bed and I get packing for the weekend there won’t be too much time to chat!
But it’s a good point about missing me. I think she doesn’t know quite how to handle the new dynamic so I want to try and reassure her. X
That sounds like a great idea...and enjoy your weekend.
I should probably post a couple of goals "just for today":
1. Go for a walk
2. Brush cat.
3. Do ONE household or yard chore.
1. Went for 2 walks.
2. Brushed my cat.
3. Cleaned 2 litter boxes, vacuumed a little, did a few dishes.
Haha good for you. I need to be mindful not to neglect my little boo cat. I keep him on a healthy diet and restrict off diet eating....as per vet.
I need to nurture myself that way.
Have a healthful day
M3 -
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Well into the red today but I logged it and tomorrow will be better.
JFT Day 115
log food - stay green
monitor sugar and sodium - stay green
get to bed before 3am
Repeat after me: You live and learn. At any rate, you live. -Douglas Adams3 -
Good morning everybody.
YESTERDAY
Counting exercise calories burned I stayed in limit yesterday.WANT TO STAY IN LIMIT WITH FOOD REGARDLESS OF EXERCISE CALORIES.
Exceeded my walking goal but did not do my strength or flexibility exercises.
JFT
1. Follow food plan for today, eat mindfully and pay attention to Michael pollan's food rules guidance.
2. Rock the spreadsheet for medical finances..it is really a mess untangling all the healthcare costs and everything as an older lady.
3. spend about hours to my work at home stuff. Including writing and work organizing For the week. do copyright form for editor.
4. Tidy the house, connect with distant Family on video calls.
5. Run designated errands return stuff go to Pharmacy Etc
6. Do everything with gratitude appreciate people around me ...be compassionate practice loving-kindness and also...
7. POST REPLY ..SOMETHING SUPPORTIVE TO THIS BOARD. WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.
8. And don't forget the exercise . I need to do strength training today and some yoga at home. I'm at Starbucks now I'm walking a couple miles this morning.ONLY HAVING WATER.3 -
JFT - Friday May 25
2L of Water - Yes
Stay in Green - oh so over
Outside 15 Minutes - yes but it was sitting visiting with a friend
Write in Journal - no
JFT - Saturday May 26
2L of water
Stay in Green
Outside 15 minutes
Write in journal
Clean
Yesterday was a terrible day for eating. I need to consistently plan to have healthy food at the office. I succumbed to too much junk. At the paint night the hostess is an Epicure consultant and she made my absolute favourite dip, so too much of that with Tostitos. Oh well, I don’t think I’ve eaten that many calories in one day without doing any exercising since March so onward and upward, or in this case hopefully downward.
Have swimming today, then have to go deliver the items in my car for my friend that is moving. She looked resigned yesterday when I saw her. It’s hard watching people separate possessions after so many shared years.
I think after all that I may wash my windows on the outside. They surely need it. There is a window cleaning company here called Men in Kilts, if I could afford it I would hire them! Hubby probably wouldn’t approve lol
Have a great day everyone.
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Michaela_LaGata wrote: »
Just a thought: is it possible you could plan a craft, game, movie, etc., to do with your former mother-in-law? Maybe doing something you could enjoy together would distract her thoughts. She probably misses you, especially if she has no daughters of her own.
Hang in there!
Thank you so much for your response. I’ve decided to take her and my kids out for dinner and I’m hoping by the time we get back and sort them for bed and I get packing for the weekend there won’t be too much time to chat!
But it’s a good point about missing me. I think she doesn’t know quite how to handle the new dynamic so I want to try and reassure her. X
That sounds like a great idea...and enjoy your weekend.
I should probably post a couple of goals "just for today":
1. Go for a walk
2. Brush cat.
3. Do ONE household or yard chore.
1. Went for 2 walks.
2. Brushed my cat.
3. Cleaned 2 litter boxes, vacuumed a little, did a few dishes.
Haha good for you. I need to be mindful not to neglect my little boo cat. I keep him on a healthy diet and restrict off diet eating....as per vet.
I need to nurture myself that way.
Have a healthful day
M
Your little boo cat is adorable! And, yes, we should treat ourselves the way we (hopefully) treat our beloved pets. (My doctor actually said this to me.)
Happy, healthy weekend wishes!1 -
nickssweetheart wrote: »
Just a thought: is it possible you could plan a craft, game, movie, etc., to do with your former mother-in-law? Maybe doing something you could enjoy together would distract her thoughts. She probably misses you, especially if she has no daughters of her own.
Hang in there!
Thank you so much for your response. I’ve decided to take her and my kids out for dinner and I’m hoping by the time we get back and sort them for bed and I get packing for the weekend there won’t be too much time to chat!
But it’s a good point about missing me. I think she doesn’t know quite how to handle the new dynamic so I want to try and reassure her. X
That sounds like a great idea...and enjoy your weekend.
I should probably post a couple of goals "just for today":
1. Go for a walk
2. Brush cat.
3. Do ONE household or yard chore.
1. Went for 2 walks.
2. Brushed my cat.
3. Cleaned 2 litter boxes, vacuumed a little, did a few dishes.
My "to do" list regularly includes "brush cat" "scoop cat box" and "play with cat". It's not that I don't enjoy brushing and playing with her, because I definitely do, but it needs to happen daily. Although she's started this thing where she loves being brushed until she actually sees the brush, and then she attacks it. Not quite sure how to deal with that one!
Smiling... my boo cat has a natural buzz cut with velvet finish. Brush does not do much...but he needs nails trimned by me and he cooperates.
Enjoy your precious pets all. Many are so loyal and mellow and do ONE DAY AT A TIME naturally.
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@Snowflake1968 I saw you mention art class..
Was it you who posted some paintings the other day? Did you do them?0 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »JFT - Friday May 25
2L of Water - Yes
Stay in Green - oh so over
Outside 15 Minutes - yes but it was sitting visiting with a friend
Write in Journal - no
JFT - Saturday May 26
2L of water
Stay in Green
Outside 15 minutes
Write in journal
Clean
Yesterday was a terrible day for eating. I need to consistently plan to have healthy food at the office. I succumbed to too much junk. At the paint night the hostess is an Epicure consultant and she made my absolute favourite dip, so too much of that with Tostitos. Oh well, I don’t think I’ve eaten that many calories in one day without doing any exercising since March so onward and upward, or in this case hopefully downward.
Have swimming today, then have to go deliver the items in my car for my friend that is moving. She looked resigned yesterday when I saw her. It’s hard watching people separate possessions after so many shared years.
I think after all that I may wash my windows on the outside. They surely need it. There is a window cleaning company here called Men in Kilts, if I could afford it I would hire them! Hubby probably wouldn’t approve lol
Have a great day everyone.
I'd call that a victory in and of itself! Congrats on successfully changing your habits and not letting one non-optimal day derail you.2 -
Michaela_LaGata wrote: »nickssweetheart wrote: »
Just a thought: is it possible you could plan a craft, game, movie, etc., to do with your former mother-in-law? Maybe doing something you could enjoy together would distract her thoughts. She probably misses you, especially if she has no daughters of her own.
Hang in there!
Thank you so much for your response. I’ve decided to take her and my kids out for dinner and I’m hoping by the time we get back and sort them for bed and I get packing for the weekend there won’t be too much time to chat!
But it’s a good point about missing me. I think she doesn’t know quite how to handle the new dynamic so I want to try and reassure her. X
That sounds like a great idea...and enjoy your weekend.
I should probably post a couple of goals "just for today":
1. Go for a walk
2. Brush cat.
3. Do ONE household or yard chore.
1. Went for 2 walks.
2. Brushed my cat.
3. Cleaned 2 litter boxes, vacuumed a little, did a few dishes.
My "to do" list regularly includes "brush cat" "scoop cat box" and "play with cat". It's not that I don't enjoy brushing and playing with her, because I definitely do, but it needs to happen daily. Although she's started this thing where she loves being brushed until she actually sees the brush, and then she attacks it. Not quite sure how to deal with that one!
Smiling... my boo cat has a natural buzz cut with velvet finish. Brush does not do much...but he needs nails trimned by me and he cooperates.
Enjoy your precious pets all. Many are so loyal and mellow and do ONE DAY AT A TIME naturally.
So true, she is the definition of living in the moment and so infinitely precious.0 -
@Snowflake1968 I saw you mention art class..
Was it you who posted some paintings the other day? Did you do them?
Yes that was me. I am doing travelling paint nights, instead of going out to bars and pubs I go to your home and do them there. The hostess gets to do her painting for free.1 -
JFT 5/26
1. Drink 64 ounces of pure water. This was so close to a win but I fell asleep with my water bottle next to me.
2. Stay in the green on calorie intake.
3. Physical therapy
4. Hit protein and calcium goals. Would have hit these if I had drunk the soy milk snack I had planned, but I found I didn't want it, so I didn't have it.
5. Gentle yoga routine. Back feeling better after stretching. Will try a gentle walk today and more stretching.
JFT 5/27
1. Drink 64 ounces of pure water
2. Stay in the green on calorie intake
3. Physical therapy
4. Hit calcium goal (protein is unlikely today based on the menu.)
5. Gentle yoga routine
6. Easy walk2
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