JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018
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That’s such a great graphic - definitely see the “urgent” vs “patient” definition as a good one. The difficult thing is catching yourself in that moment of urgency when it can be all-consuming! Well done for stopping yourself with the French toast/ice-cream. That’s a great win!
I had a good Monday. Sad to admit it but I’m actually much better in the work routine. Not just because I am more active but because I’m occupied. Lots to think about with the long summer school break not that far away....
Goals for Monday
- morning workout ✅
- Phonics interventions x2
staff absence meant we could only do 1
- Steps to 12k ✅
- April challenge too.much.coffee!!!!
- May challenge ✅
- June challenge ✅ resisted the frustration eating again which is a major trigger for me
- Early night ✅
Goals for Tuesday:
- morning workout
- online grocery shop
- message M Re the twins
- steps to 12k
- hot yoga after work
- early night
I find it is easier through the work week as well. I find it more structured.1 -
slittlemeister wrote: »Yesterday's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- 4 bottles water
Managed three
- No alcohol
- Exercise class after work
- 30+ minute lunch break
- French podcast + article + book
- Leave work by 7pm
June Challenge:
If you’re feeling the slightest bit emotional and want to eat—or it’s even time to eat—force yourself to either do something else or to eat something healthy and wholesome. And report it on here. Not only will it help us, but it also will give others ideas to stop that urge
4th June - Found myself feeling rather down when I left work, for various reasons. Had the urge to drink when I got home, when I hadn't planned to. Distracted myself with a rubbish TV show and nice music when I got home. This meant I did not give in and have the gin! However, I only managed to get my mood back to neutral and then ended up feeling quite sad at bedtime and argued with the boyfriend. Perhaps I need to try some positive thinking/gratitude journalling next time.
Today's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- 4 bottles water
- No alcohol
- Run to work
- 30-45 minute lunch break
- French podcast + article + book
- Stop working by 6.45
I read positive and gratitude quotes on Pinterest anytime I start feeling discouraged or upset and it truly seems to help.
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@toaljasa - Thank you for your words of encouragement! And good advice on the bag - I was about to settle for the bag I have handy, instead of the bag that is more ergonomic. I'll add that to my list; find rolly carry on! I so love reading your posts - way to go for living and expressing your truths! 4
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JFT - Monday June 4
Stay in Green -
2L of Water -
Outside 15 Minutes -
June Challenge -
Write in Journal -
Do 10 Somethings at work - Need to get back to this -
JFT - Tuesday June 5
Stay in Green
2L of Water
Outside 15 Minutes
June Challenge
Write in Journal
Do 10 Something's at work
Start Plank Challenge Again
What a crazy day yesterday! After being so hungry when I left the bank I ate terribly. I immediately felt bad about this and wrote a post. I am very happy to report that I turned it around! I went home from work, wasn't hungry because my belly was a little upset after having such an unhealthy lunch so I made sandwiches for my husband and then went for a walk. I walked at my fastest pace yet 5km with an average pace of 10:33. I felt like I could have walked longer but the black clouds were rolling in so I went home. I still wasn't feeling hungry so I took a bath. After my bath I was feeling a bit hungry so had a bowl of strawberries. A little later I was still hungry and had one slice of toast with cheez whiz! I didn't mindlessly eat last night even though I thought about it.
One of my husband's cousin's shared the 28 Day Plank Challenge on her FB last night. I mentioned that I had started it, but quit half way through last month when my feet were hurting so bad. Her Aunt piped up and said we should do it starting tomorrow - today. Her daughter is also joining in. So I am going to start this challenge today with 3 ladies across Canada!
I think I have mentioned that I work for a company that is very small and has very little business. When I was hired and in every meeting I had I told them that I was not a salesperson. I didn't know how to grow a business, but I could certainly manage one. Yesterday, my VP sent and email asking what I can do about growing the business here. After several deep breaths and sighs I was able to word an email that reminded him that I don't know how to do sales or how to grow a business. He wrote back and is offering me some help from the Calgary office. The guy that will be helping me called and introduced himself to me and we talked for about 1/2 an hour.
Here's my problem: I don't like sales, because I don't like salespeople. I hate the pushiness, the plumping up and over-exaggerating of how great a product is. I hate to bother people,
"you don't want that service I'm so sorry sir for bothering you, should I scrub your floor for you to make it up to you. What about a nice meal on me"? I truly feel I need to apologize for entering their space and make it up to them. So the new guy tells me how to go about doing sales. We are a security company, we provide security guards to different locations for access control, theft prevention, trespassers, etc. The quickest, easiest and most lucrative sites are construction sites, so my new task is to go to construction sites with Timbits and introduce myself to the foreman, offer to put up free signs leave a business card and get a business card. THEN, I am to follow it up with an email. A format he sent to me, that sounds like a 70's used car salesmen pitch. This is so incredibly far out of my comfort zone! I am sick at the thoughts of doing this, but I will put on my big girl panties with a hard hat, safety vest and safety boots and go do this! I know I will be so incredibly proud if I get some business!
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mytime6630 wrote: »
This is a good one. Did you print out a copy and put on the fridge??!! I especially like the "emotional hunger is found above the neck." This is so true Thanks for putting it on here. 3 -
I am reposting my goals for today with a few tweaks. Many of you are still listing the April and May challenge - so I am going to do that. What a great idea --- these are habits for everyday, not just one month.
Last nite after I posted, I wanted that ice cream SO bad. Again, I even had the ice cream in my hand, ready to take off the wrapper. It was just a ice cream sandwich - low calorie - but still it would have been 150 calories, and I had already eaten more than I wanted to. Part of me was saying that hey, I did 100 minutes on the treadmill in the morning, so I can eat this.
But in the back of my head, I realized I just wanted ice cream because I love ice cream. So I gulped 2 glasses of water. The urge still did not go away. Then I remembered my list of foods to eat ... and remembered ... I had frozen grapes in the freezer. So I grabbed a handful of the grapes .... walked away from the kitchen.... and made it through the nite without the ice cream!
Its about mindful thinking ... and stopping to think what is important.
I love reading how you guys are doing. I think it motivates all of us to know we are not alone, and to see how others are changing this habit.
JFt, Tues
1. log all food
2. drink water - 4 glasses with each meal, and 2 glasses in the evening
3. April Challenge - 8 cups of water
4. May challenge - 15 minute walk outside to clear my mind
5. June Challenge --- Mindful eating.
6. get back on here - be accountable5 -
Know your triggers and danger zones and times that are hazardous. For me it's being at home late afternoon early evening.
J F T quick
☆Log all food especially after 4 p.m. ☆Portion control and mindfulness for all food cut out the distractions no excuses.
☆Kitchen closed & oral hygiene by 7:30 bed by 9:30 for early rise.
Already did some gentle yoga and strength training today I'll get some gentle walking in later
I can't move real fast due to Orthopedic issues on my right side but I can go pretty far if I try.
I hope everybody has the best day they can and never give up.... you are worth it.5 -
JFY (Monday)
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. Go to the gym
6. Finish 4 orders from my shop
JFT (Tuesday)
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. Clean the house
6. Finish 4 orders from my shop4 -
Struggling a bit today
Don’t know what it is but I’m struggling with the will power to not eat junk! I think it’s because we’re running low of food.
The product testing thing threw me off. I tested one (three) obviously as that’s what I have them for and they are to DIE for omg!
They would be on my death row last meal put it that way haha
Hence how it went from one to three!! I also don’t know how much to log them at? I’m thinking 80cals per biscuit will suffice? Not OTT but pretty realistic I think?
But that’s it, there’s still about 5 left. I’ll let my partner have those!
Anyway I dunno. I feel a bit weird today lol!
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Hello Everyone - I'd like to join u in posting my daily goals and how I did with them. I think it will be helpful.
JFT-Tuesday
Eat at 1200 calories - give or take 100
Be mindful of sodium intake
Drink at least 6 cups of water
Do at least 30 min of cardio
Do 2 minutes of planks
Do 10 minutes of home gym - trying to create a habit of doing strength training
Meet step goal which is currently at 10k
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allison8668 wrote: »Hello Everyone - I'd like to join u in posting my daily goals and how I did with them. I think it will be helpful.
JFT-Tuesday
Eat at 1200 calories - give or take 100
Be mindful of sodium intake
Drink at least 6 cups of water
Do at least 30 min of cardio
Do 2 minutes of planks
Do 10 minutes of home gym - trying to create a habit of doing strength training
Meet step goal which is currently at 10k
A big welcome! This is a great, safe, be real place. Just be sure you get the most out of it by returning each day
Peace and joy.4 -
Thank you for the kind welcome 0
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Hi all, another good day here. I think this June challenge may be becoming a real favourite for me. I’ve by no means been perfect over the last week, but at the end of each day I’m thinking over the choices I’ve made and noticing the reasons for the good and the bad - v helpful.
Goals for Tuesday:
- morning workout ✅
- online grocery shop ✅
- message M Re the twins ✅
- email F Mum ✅
- April challenge ✅ finally!
- may challenge ✅
- June challenge ✅ I came home ravenous from hot yoga but made good choices. My parents had been to see the girls and left behind some home-made cake. I really really wanted it, but I took a small bite and left the rest because I was full. Often when I’ve left it too long I eat so fast I actually miss the fullness cues, and tonight I easily could have. But I knew from logging that I “should” be full, so I stopped. And it turned out I was!
- steps to 12k ✅ 15k
- hot yoga after work ✅
- early night ✅
Wednesday goals
- morning workout
- April challenge
- May challenge
- June challenge
- Health food store after work
- Steps to 12k
- batch cook?
- Early night
Hope everyone is having a good day.
Night all x3 -
Struggling a bit today
Don’t know what it is but I’m struggling with the will power to not eat junk! I think it’s because we’re running low of food.
The product testing thing threw me off. I tested one (three) obviously as that’s what I have them for and they are to DIE for omg!
They would be on my death row last meal put it that way haha
Hence how it went from one to three!! I also don’t know how much to log them at? I’m thinking 80cals per biscuit will suffice? Not OTT but pretty realistic I think?
But that’s it, there’s still about 5 left. I’ll let my partner have those!
Anyway I dunno. I feel a bit weird today lol!
That seems to be one of my downfalls, when I am low on food. I only have the junk left in the house. Pretty soon though and that will be gone too because I'm not replacing it. I keep snacks for the kids and Rodger, but I buy what I don't like for them and then I can refuse it easily!
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I am not even going to update my just for yesterday because it is too depressing. Also I am apparently sick with some kind of awful stomach thing.
Just For Today:
I will drink a lot of water and eat as much soup as I can manage.6 -
Hi all, another good day here. I think this June challenge may be becoming a real favourite for me. I’ve by no means been perfect over the last week, but at the end of each day I’m thinking over the choices I’ve made and noticing the reasons for the good and the bad - v helpful.
Goals for Tuesday:
- morning workout ✅
- online grocery shop ✅
- message M Re the twins ✅
- email F Mum ✅
- April challenge ✅ finally!
- may challenge ✅
- June challenge ✅ I came home ravenous from hot yoga but made good choices. My parents had been to see the girls and left behind some home-made cake. I really really wanted it, but I took a small bite and left the rest because I was full. Often when I’ve left it too long I eat so fast I actually miss the fullness cues, and tonight I easily could have. But I knew from logging that I “should” be full, so I stopped. And it turned out I was!
- steps to 12k ✅ 15k
- hot yoga after work ✅
- early night ✅
Wednesday goals
- morning workout
- April challenge
- May challenge
- June challenge
- Health food store after work
- Steps to 12k
- batch cook?
- Early night
Hope everyone is having a good day.
Night all x
I feel the same way about this month's challenge! It has really made me aware of what I'm eating and when. Great about the cake. I like cake. A Lot. Thanks for sharing your victory. It is very encouraging and strengthens my resolve.3 -
nickssweetheart wrote: »I am not even going to update my just for yesterday because it is too depressing. Also I am apparently sick with some kind of awful stomach thing.
Just For Today:
I will drink a lot of water and eat as much soup as I can manage.
@nickssweetheart, hope you feel better soon! 4 -
Way to go all, beating back those emotional impulses! Proud of you guys.
JFT WednesdayJFT Tuesday
1. Water
2. Meditation
3. Work - loooong day unfortunately
4. Staff meeting tired
5. Brush and floss
6. Bed by 10:30
1. Water
2. Meditation
3. Scrappy bags, p/u Sue
4. Laundry
5. Studio time, maybe
6. Brush and floss
7. Bed by 10:302 -
JFt, Tues
1. log all food
2. drink water - 4 glasses with each meal, and 2 glasses in the evening
3. April Challenge - 8 cups of water
4. May challenge - 15 minute walk outside to clear my mind After going to the gym this morning, dug out my bike and rode my bike for 45 minutes.
5. June Challenge --- Mindful eating. Complete disaster here. I was so tired and hungry after my bike ride, and ate ONE ice cream bar. But all day I have been working on business bookkeeping, and every year I struggle figuring out the adjusted journal entries the accountant made so I can start with a fresh balance sheet. So tonite, I'm still trying to figure it out -- and this kind of stuff bugs me until I get it right ..... I think I age 4 ice cream bars. Not even thinking .. bam .... the ice cream is in my mouth. Lesson learned -- remember the water. Get out my list, and hang it on my computer. Hang the list of the difference between hunger and emotional eating on my computer to remind me, and make me stop long enough to think.
6. get back on here - be accountable
OK, enough said. Tomorrow is a new day
1. log all food
2. april challenge - 8+ glasses of water
3. may challenge - 15 minutes exercise outside
4. june challenge - mindful eating
5. concentrate on water
6. get back on here - yes - still be accountable, no matter what.
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Good morning everyone if you are in the States and if you're not ....hello wherever you are.
JFT QUICK
Kitchen closed by 7:30. & oral hygiene by 7:30 p.m. as well.
Strength flexibility and endurance ...through gentle walking and yoga and weights. Will not overdo it just so I get some minutes in and get some routine in is all that matters... I will not overwhelm myself but I will do the right thing. Gentle pushing self is fine and also important to make progress ...but frustration and judgement free.
Let me also log all my food and finish logging my food at the end of the day also need to watch portion control ..
that's a big issue.
I'm going to practice mindfulness I'm terrible at it but I know it's really important for managing my food and having more healthy food behaviors.
I hope everybody makes today the best day you can given all the challenges and and negative surprises.
they say that there's Beauty everywhere we just need to seek it out try to respond calmly to whatever life throws at you and just do your best and know that you did.
Hugs. M.5 -
nickssweetheart wrote: »I am not even going to update my just for yesterday because it is too depressing. Also I am apparently sick with some kind of awful stomach thing.
Just For Today:
I will drink a lot of water and eat as much soup as I can manage.
Hang in there and I hope you feel better soon.
I know that personal defeats are somewhat a downer but sometimes it is liberating to just say something about it ...and you did so you are human ....so I know you'll do better because you believe you're worth it and I know you are
take care
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Have a great Wednesday everyone! Wishing you success in meeting your goals.
JFT, Wednesday
1200-1300 Calories
6+ Cups of water
30+ Min of cardio
2+ Min of planks
10+ Min of home gym
10k+ Steps
Yesterday
Eat at 1200 calories - done
Be mindful of sodium intake - yes, 851mg
Drink at least 6 cups of water - yes, finally
Do at least 30 min of cardio - yes, 131min
Do 2 minutes of planks - yes !
Do 10 minutes of home gym - trying to create a habit of doing strength training - yes !
Meet step goal which is currently at 10k - yes !
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JFT Tuesday Recap
1. Brow Wax @12:30
2. Endo Appointment @ 3:45
3. Lots of water
4. Log all food
5. Be kind
6. Bed by 9:00 - TV off by 10 A late dinner and still managed to shut off by 9:30!
7. Call T
8. 10 wall push ups every bathroom trip
9. Do some packing - which bag am I taking? Got together most of clothes, borrowed more ergonomic bag!
10. Cook dinner at home So glad I made this goal - becuase I wanted chinese food on the way home, but I stuck to my plan!
And this morning I hit ONEDERLAND!!! I'm right on schedule for where I wanted to be about 2 months ago - This group has helped me attain my long term goals by setting attainable short term goals! Thanks everyone!
JFT Wednesday
1. Meds AM and PM
2. Log all food
3. 2 Waters before 12 - lots of water
4. 10 Squats each bathroom trip
5. Pick up a healthy lunch at grocery store at 10am break
6. Get dogs nails done
7. Schedule dog daycare for Friday
8. Make toiletries packing list - pack what you can tonight
9. Straighten out living room, declutter dining room table so we come home to a semi clean house
10. Breakfast for dinner4 -
allison8668 wrote: »Have a great Wednesday everyone! Wishing you success in meeting your goals.
JFT, Wednesday
1200-1300 Calories
6+ Cups of water
30+ Min of cardio
2+ Min of planks
10+ Min of home gym
10k+ Steps
Yesterday
Eat at 1200 calories - done
Be mindful of sodium intake - yes, 851mg
Drink at least 6 cups of water - yes, finally
Do at least 30 min of cardio - yes, 131min
Do 2 minutes of planks - yes !
Do 10 minutes of home gym - trying to create a habit of doing strength training - yes !
Meet step goal which is currently at 10k - yes !
Fantastic job in getting your JFT's done! And that you made it back here. (btw, woo on this thread means woo-hoo!) Onward!
Peace and joy.3 -
JFT Tuesday Recap
1. Brow Wax @12:30
2. Endo Appointment @ 3:45
3. Lots of water
4. Log all food
5. Be kind
6. Bed by 9:00 - TV off by 10 A late dinner and still managed to shut off by 9:30!
7. Call T
8. 10 wall push ups every bathroom trip
9. Do some packing - which bag am I taking? Got together most of clothes, borrowed more ergonomic bag!
10. Cook dinner at home So glad I made this goal - becuase I wanted chinese food on the way home, but I stuck to my plan!
And this morning I hit ONEDERLAND!!! I'm right on schedule for where I wanted to be about 2 months ago - This group has helped me attain my long term goals by setting attainable short term goals! Thanks everyone!
JFT Wednesday
1. Meds AM and PM
2. Log all food
3. 2 Waters before 12 - lots of water
4. 10 Squats each bathroom trip
5. Pick up a healthy lunch at grocery store at 10am break
6. Get dogs nails done
7. Schedule dog daycare for Friday
8. Make toiletries packing list - pack what you can tonight
9. Straighten out living room, declutter dining room table so we come home to a semi clean house
10. Breakfast for dinner
Yea yea yea for you! I am going to toast your success with an extra cup of water today! You have accomplished so much---
May you have peace in your freedom as you continue on your journey and joy as you celebrate such a marvelous milestone!
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JFT - Tuesday June 5
Stay in Green -
2L of Water -
Outside 15 Minutes - Probably running back and forth to my car
June Challenge - I don't think I really had a moment yesterday where I was wanting to eat for no reason
Write in Journal -
Do 10 Something's at work - I was out of the office for a lot of the day yesterday
Start Plank Challenge Again - 32.21 Seconds
JFT - Wednesday June 6
Stay in Green
2L of Water
Outside 15 Minutes
June Challenge
Do 10 Something's at work
Write in Journal
Plank Challenge
Swim or walk tonight
Yesterday I didn't get out and make any sales. I did buy the safety equipment I need to enter construction areas to talk to people though. I have to go out today though for a bit to attempt this whole sale thing.
I didn't exercise at all last night except for my plank challenge. I did spend 2 hours prepping food after I got home from getting groceries and I dyed my hair. At least I wasn't just sitting on my butt all evening. The scale is moving excruciatingly slow! Today was day 10 on the Give Me 10 Days Challenge and I ended up 0.4lbs higher than when I started. I have the proper foods in the house now though so I should be able to get back on track for then next 10 days.
I posted this as my fb positive pic last night, but thought it fit here as well.
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Congratulations! @AJB1014 - That is wonderful!3
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Recap T 6/5 ~ Stupid alarm malfunctioned again (clock jumped ahead one hour during night) & alarm rang at 4:30 A.M.
Listened to my body & skipped dog walk / no workout before work time for new clock 
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work = Fitbit 8,647 steps, 250+ steps 13/14 & 32 floors
2) Leftovers day / prelog if time / net calories w/i 100 green / monitor usual = Net calories -147, sodium -370, sugar -25 (fruits & veggies, Oregon herb bread, rhubarb crisp), fiber & protein excellent & 14c water not too bad for rest day
3) Cross-train after work spent more time in kitchen ~ see #3
4) Evening: make rhubarb crisp
grateful co-workers this morning / make power muffins if time / 1 - 2 to-do's = updated financials, cleared some of mail pile, folded hubby's shirts that were on line, updated perpetual calendar in kitchen ~ only missed 5 days this month
5) UNPLUG 9:00 / floss / retainers / bed & TV off 10:15 (walk dog before work W)
JFT W 6/6
1) Walked dog before work / 3.42 mi 1:00:10 / stretched after = happy dog
& happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work
3) More leftovers today / net calories green / monitor usual
4) Post on JFT for June challenge ~ emotional eating / challenges + alternatives / what am I doing differently?
5) Evening at least 3 - 4 to-do's
6) UNPLUG 9:00 mind not racing & sleep is so much easier / floss / retainers / bed & TV off 10:15 (walk dog or cross-train before work)2 -
I don't even want to discuss last night! Had a great day in every way but food. Lol. Stupid free girl scout cookies!
Anyway, today is the first day of 6 weeks without my manager. She's out on disability because she's having a procedure done on her foot. So far the day has been really good. Way slow but LK and I have been talking a lot. We found out last Thursday that she's moving to NC in two months. It's a little terrifying for me but really good for her and her husband.
Yesterday I started fixing our predecessors absolutely horrendous filling system. I really enjoyed it! I've been saying for months now that if I could make a living as a filing clerk/organizer I would absolutely LOVE it! I think I'm going to spend some more time working on it today.
Anyway! Goal time!
1. Eat sensibly
2. Have fun but stay on task with D
3. Leave D by 9
4. Bed by 11
Have a great day everyone!5
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