JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018
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Jft, I'll walk 20,000 step!
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Just for today, I will be stronger than my excuses.6
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Goals for yesterday:
Stay within 1409 calorie goal ✔
Drink two 24 oz bottles of water at work: close, but not quite, it was SO busy!
No extra snacks at work ✔
Goals for today:
Pay bills, yuck!
Plan for packing for Iceland in August
Water plants
Grocery shopping
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HEGoddard0928 wrote: »3 pieces of pizza and a half a piece of a $lutty brownie and I still managed to stay just under my calorie goal! It's amazing how many calories you can burn just getting up to go to the bathroom/use the copier/walk to the kitchen for coffee in my branch! Lol.
I used to work in an office that was on the fourth floor, it was the first time I lost weight. I would take the stairs instead of the elevator. The bathroom was also down a long hall. Now I have literally 20 steps to the bathroom and less than half that to the "kitchen". It's really hard getting steps in here.2 -
Just for today I will spend 5 minutes meditating4
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I've been MIA and not eating the best. Sorry I don't have time to catch up on this thread, but my JFT goals are:
1. Stick to my eating plan: tofu scramble with zucchini, mushroom, and onion for breakfast, whole wheat pasta with tomatoes, basil, and garlic for lunch, gardein "chicken" florentino for dinner.
2. Drink water! At least 8 cups before leaving for work at 3 pm today.
3. Empty dishwasher and clean the kitchen.
4. Kitchen closed, teeth brushed, and in bed by 1 am.1 -
Marriage is continual effort, eh?!
I had a lot of role models in long term marriages growing up. I was very fortunate. I only had one friend that came from a divorced home. All of my other friends had both parents. All of my family Aunts/Uncles, Older Cousins (I am the youngest granddaugher, the oldest is 25 years older than me) had/have long marriages. They all made it look so easy! After I grew up and was included in the adult conversations I realized that it was hard, they made it look easy on the outside, but they all worked at it. They had arguments, they compromised, they cried, they just kept fighting for it.
In 2012 my eldest daughter had a vow renewal for her 1st anniversary in our hometown in NB. This was our way of letting her family from NB join in her happiness. My FIL's best friend and his wife (Don and Cathy) were invited. I remember standing next to my MIL and Cathy, my FIL and Don were sitting at a table just talking and enjoying themselves. My MIL says to Cathy, "Well Cathy look at that, they are behaving themselves. We knew they would grow up one day, who knew it would take 50 years to do it" They laughed and laughed at how much trouble the "boys" used to get into. From the stories I have heard over the years there was a lot of partying, that these women put up with. Both Don and my FIL drove truck and I'm sure there was some running around that happened. But these women stuck it out, now Don and my FIL are neighbours, there entertainment is sitting playing cards and having a drink. They hardly leave the house, I bet the women are thankful for this.
Nowadays I think too many couples give in to easy to just saying it's over. I don't think there is a "perfect" marriage where there is never an issue. It's just how much you want to fight for it.2 -
Stressssssssssssssssssssssssssssing out hardcore this morning. I was spitting venom barely after opening my eyes. I called myself out - and DH and I had a good laugh about it. But its coming back in waves. Come into work for more stress. Have to take a 2 hour tour to go pick something up that I volunteered to do earlier in the week - maybe it will be a good time to chill out. Still waiting to see the appraisal that was due in yesterday. Ate like crap last night because of a self sabotage moment skipping snack and not planning something a head of time. Alright enough belly aching! Checking in and changing my attitude. Oh also, a puppy that I'm in love with is suddenly looking for a home, and I'm weak...pray for my DH
JFT Friday
1. STAY POSITIVE - YOU GET BACK WHAT YOU PUT OUT
2. BE KIND - TO YOURSELF SO YOU CAN BE KIND TO OTHERS
3. DONT EAT YOUR FEELINGS - FEEL YOUR FEELINGS, DONT EAT THEM
4. Call in RX
5. Just get through the day
JFT Thursday
1. CALL IN RX
2. Log all food
3. Be kind
4. Lots of water
5. 10 wall push ups/bathroom trip AND get up and move once per hour...even if its just to stand
6. Smart lunch choice
7. Cook dinner at home
Hope you day improves. The 2 hour tour, might be just the thing you need to get yourself settled.0 -
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nickssweetheart wrote: »I've been MIA and not eating the best. Sorry I don't have time to catch up on this thread, but my JFT goals are:
1. Stick to my eating plan: tofu scramble with zucchini, mushroom, and onion for breakfast, whole wheat pasta with tomatoes, basil, and garlic for lunch, gardein "chicken" florentino for dinner.
2. Drink water! At least 8 cups before leaving for work at 3 pm today.
3. Empty dishwasher and clean the kitchen.
4. Kitchen closed, teeth brushed, and in bed by 1 am.
Hope things settle for you soon. Posting your goals is a great step!0 -
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JFT - Thursday July 26
2L of Water -
No, I missed it by 500ml.
Calories in Green by 150 -
Didn't make 150 but still in the green by 56
Outside 15 Minutes - I think I was close to 15 minutes.
Swim -
Write in Journal -
JFT - Friday July 27
2L of Water
Calories in Green by 150
Outside 15 Minutes
Swim
Write in Journal
As you know I have been out making cold calls and trying to get some business, I have really stepped out of my comfort zone to do this and was hopeful that I would get some business for the company for my efforts. We have been asked now for about 6 quotes in the last month, this is about 5 more than we had in the first 6 months I have been at the company. This is positive, and I'm quite proud of this. My problem is the VP keeps bidding too high. We were told last week when we didn't get one that we were "several dollars more than the other companies". We had bid $26.00/hour. Yesterday we had another quote request and he bid $34.00/hour! This is about 12.00 more an hour than most of the other companies here in the area. I asked him about it and he told me "Get some business where we can give quotes and we'll look at the rates". I am so discouraged today, I don't even want to try anymore. How am I to get business when I know we are so much higher than the other companies. I don't understand his thinking at all.
On a positive note, the young lady that is starting the business got her Incorporation Certificate yesterday, she can now start applying for grants and loans to get up and running. Hopefully soon I'll be working for her full time. My only concern is that part of my "salary" with this job is a company vehicle, that includes all gas, maintenance, insurance, etc. I need to purchase another car now and don't have the money for it. I'm sure it will work out, it's just a niggling worry.
I'm so glad it's Friday. My swim lessons are from 9-10pm so by the time I get home, showered, hair dried it's a late night. Tomorrow I'll be able to sleep in. Then I just have to get through 3 more next week. I will be missing the last lesson as we are going out of town.2 -
I like this
- FEEL YOUR FEELINGS, DONT EAT THEM
JFT - I will feel my feelings and not eat them.
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Just a friendly reminder for all of us, lol! Peace and joy for your weekend!
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Just a friendly reminder for all of us, lol! Peace and joy for your weekend!
LOL that's awesome! I was thinking about fries yesterday and refrained. So far this week I've done well. I've resisted lasagna (although to be honest I asked Kaitlyn if she wanted Olive Garden yesterday and she declined). We went to Denny's and I thought about a burger and fries and refrained. I'm learning I think.1 -
JFT - I will logon tonight from home when I have time to give an update and 'talk' with friends.2
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I decided to splurge a little and bought tickets to the only Nascar sanctioned race that comes to our area as a surprise for my hubby tomorrow night. He loves Nascar and has watched it for years. This is the Pinty series so not the big drivers that are in the States, but he will enjoy it. I will enjoy it because he will be enjoying himself. The food choices will suck, but I will stay away from the beverages. It's about a 40 minute drive from our house so I will be the driver. I'll try to sneak in a couple healthy snacks I can't wait to get home and show him now! 0
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »I decided to splurge a little and bought tickets to the only Nascar sanctioned race that comes to our area as a surprise for my hubby tomorrow night. He loves Nascar and has watched it for years. This is the Pinty series so not the big drivers that are in the States, but he will enjoy it. I will enjoy it because he will be enjoying himself. The food choices will suck, but I will stay away from the beverages. It's about a 40 minute drive from our house so I will be the driver. I'll try to sneak in a couple healthy snacks I can't wait to get home and show him now!
Awww! He will love it! That's a very thoughtful thing to do---and a fun date night!
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1168 posts since I've last logged in
I'll be honest, I'm not gonna go back that far to catch up, sorry!
Sorry I've been MIA! I'm trying to reconfigure our whole family's schedule to obtain some routine again. We are still in a rental due to slow progress on our home remodel plus the vacation hosting 19 people wore me out!!
I'm on a "breastfeeding diet" so my weight loss is not happening, but it's all about the little guy this season! Life has been busy and crazy all year this year but I'll get it together again soon. I have no choice bc school starts back in 3 weeks. This is my final 2 semester's for my BS degree so hardwork is coming my way!!
I appreciate all the thoughts and prayers from everyone!! 5 -
JFT - Friday July 27
2L of Water -
Calories in Green by 150 - 108
Outside 15 Minutes -
Swim -
Write in Journal -
JFT- Saturday July 28
2L of Water
Eat in Maintenance
Checking in tonight because tomorrow is going to be a very full day. Hubby wants to build a picnic table in the morning. The gates open for the race day at 12 and probably won’t end until around 11 tomorrow night.
As soon as I got home tonight I had to turn back around and go into the city. I was starving and we ended up getting McDonalds. I still ended up in the green at least, but I’m a little peckish tonight.
Saw Kaitlyn tonight, she is bruised and her hand is turning all wonderful shades of blue and purple but she feels good. She leaves bright and early in the morning for Vegas. Part of her course is going to an award show? For hairdressers. There is a red carpet formal event she is trying to figure out if she can cover the bruising. It’s her first trip out of country and she is quite excited.
I’ll check in on Sunday, have a great day tomorrow.1 -
For tomorrow (day 4 of trip):
30 minutes exercise-25 I was close!
Track food and exercise ✅
Eat all servings of 5 food groups
Meet 1200-1400 net calories, counting exercise ice cream night!
Water challenge-80 oz. ✅
Post here for accountability ✅
For tomorrow (day 5 of trip):
Unpack same day
30 minutes exercise
Track food and exercise
Eat all servings of 5 food groups
Meet 1200-1400 net calories, counting exercise
Water challenge-80 oz.
Post here for accountability
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I'm not sure why, but I have been super wiped out lately! I spent the last majority of yesterday asleep (keep in mind I worked until 8 am yesterday). So, I was only awake for a couple of hours and I spent most of that time laying down, ha! I didn't get anything done yesterday!
Goals for yesterday:
Pay bills, yuck! No
Plan for packing for Iceland in August: No
Water plants: No
Grocery shopping: No
Goals for today:
Pay bills
Plan for Iceland
Water plants
Grocery shop
Laundry
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »mytime6630 wrote: »Snowflake1968 wrote: »@mytime6630 I understand exactly what you mean. I am in the same situation with my husband. I do a lot with my girls and my friends but I would really like to do things with him too. We go months without even leaving the house together. It can bring you down really fast.
Is this a "man" thing?? So many of my friends say the same things... their hubbys just are content at home! My hubby only gets out 2x a week to go to the gym ... and we don't do that together because he likes to go saturday and sunday afternoons (and he stays for 3 hrs!). But other than that ... he hardly leaves the house.
My Dad enjoyed going out and doing things even if it was just a drive to look at scenery. My FIL rarely goes out lives just being at home and doing his thing. Most of my friends husbands prefer being home except one who is a social butterfly. My daughters spouses one goes out and one stays home. That’s three generations and I would say the majority like being home. So based on my “research” I would say yes it is a man thing.
For what it's worth, Joan, I could have written some of your post word for word. I crave some excitement in my life, and sitting home watching tv everyday certainly isn't what I had in mind.2 -
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1168 posts since I've last logged in I'll be honest, I'm not gonna go back that far to catch up, sorry!
Sorry I've been MIA! I'm trying to reconfigure our whole family's schedule to obtain some routine again. We are still in a rental due to slow progress on our home remodel plus the vacation hosting 19 people wore me out!!
I'm on a "breastfeeding diet" so my weight loss is not happening, but it's all about the little guy this season! Life has been busy and crazy all year this year but I'll get it together again soon. I have no choice bc school starts back in 3 weeks. This is my final 2 semester's for my BS degree so hardwork is coming my way!! I appreciate all the thoughts and prayers from everyone!!
LOL! I was behind 5 pages this morning, but since it's Saturday and I'm letting myself wake up slowly, I'm going back and reading them. 1168 is a little daunting!
I just am happy to see you check in and to know everything is okay in your piece of the world!
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Such a busy group! I love it! I've been MIA for a few reasons...one is that is just hard to hop on in the morning or at work, and at night I come on and read posts but then feel like it's too late to post. I have been working on getting up earlier...like when the alarm goes off and not 8 Snoozes later!!! If I ever accomplish that goal, I'll post before work! I find if I post the night before, I can't remember what goals I gave myself and when I look back to see, I find that what sounded like a great idea the night before doesn't sound so great that day! Go figure, right?
I got the results of the MRI's back. I have a torn/detached labrum in my left hip and have to have surgery on 8/23. I'm not happy about this, obviously, but it is what it is. I'm trying not to focus on the pain of hip surgery and focus more on the fact that if all goes well, I might be pain free to actually start taking walks (which was my goal this year!!!). Having surgery that date is really messing me up at work. I want to put it off and have talked to my husband, my boss and my team about it, but they are all urging me to get it done and do it right. If the surgeon wasn't leaving our clinic in October, I would put it off. But I really want him to do the surgery, so I guess the 23rd it is. I don't think I have gone a whole year without at least one surgery in about 7 years now. I should have my own exam room at that clinic! LOL!
Anyway, to be honest, I have been emotional eating all week. Nothing horrible, but my calories on here say I should stay under 1200 and I've been more like 1500. I'm going to pull myself out of my pity pot today, put on my big girl panties and get back to it.
Not going to do a whole lot today. Putz around the house and maybe run a few errands. Tomorrow, we are heading to a flea market about an hour from here. I don't know how long I'll make it since my hip is so sore. (Actually, I was told I shouldn't be weight-bearing on it at all right now and should be using a cane...pfft! Like THAT is going to happen! I'm the world's worst patient...just ask my DH)
I miss you all when I'm not on here! I've never personally met you, but you have become part of my daily world. Hugs to everyone! Welcome to any newcomers! This is such a great group!
Just For Saturday:
1. Stay in the green
2. Spend at least 15 minutes with my own thoughts.
3. Think before I speak. Try to get my point across with a certain person in a matter-of-fact calm way no matter what kind of drama this person tries to turn it into.
4. Snack on 1 lb of veggies & 2 svgs fruit
5. Go to library to check out book one of our clinic docs recommended regarding diet/nutrition/health.
6. Lymphedema massage x2 on arm / PT exercises for back
7. Take a bike ride or a spend some time near water.
8. Podcasts - Half Size Me from Monday and try one new one
9. Gratitude journal / Simple Abundance daily reading / Spiritual daily reading
10. Catch up on my other MFP thread
Thought of the Day:
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JFY (Friday)
1) Stay "in the green" with my calorie intake
2) Stay "in the green" with my sodium intake
3) Drink all my water before allowing myself to have a Diet Coke
4) Go to the gym
5) Complete 2 orders from my shop
6) Log all my food for the day
JFT (Saturday)
1) Stay "in the green" with my calorie intake
2) Stay "in the green" with my sodium intake
3) Drink all my water before allowing myself to have a Diet Coke
4) Go kayaking with my husband
5) Groceries
6) Log all my food for the day4 -
nickssweetheart wrote: »I've been MIA and not eating the best. Sorry I don't have time to catch up on this thread, but my JFT goals are:
1. Stick to my eating plan: tofu scramble with zucchini, mushroom, and onion for breakfast, whole wheat pasta with tomatoes, basil, and garlic for lunch, gardein "chicken" florentino for dinner.
2. Drink water! At least 8 cups before leaving for work at 3 pm today.
3. Empty dishwasher and clean the kitchen.
4. Kitchen closed, teeth brushed, and in bed by 1 am.
Hi!!! Good goals! And good to see you back! Come back often!1168 posts since I've last logged in I'll be honest, I'm not gonna go back that far to catch up, sorry!
Sorry I've been MIA! I'm trying to reconfigure our whole family's schedule to obtain some routine again. We are still in a rental due to slow progress on our home remodel plus the vacation hosting 19 people wore me out!!
I'm on a "breastfeeding diet" so my weight loss is not happening, but it's all about the little guy this season! Life has been busy and crazy all year this year but I'll get it together again soon. I have no choice bc school starts back in 3 weeks. This is my final 2 semester's for my BS degree so hardwork is coming my way!! I appreciate all the thoughts and prayers from everyone!!
HI MLHC!!! It is great to see you again! I have really missed you! I hope the baby is doing well and that things have calmed down at home. How are the rest of the boys? Good luck at school! I cant believe that you only have a year left!
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PackerFanInGB wrote: »Such a busy group! I love it! I've been MIA for a few reasons...one is that is just hard to hop on in the morning or at work, and at night I come on and read posts but then feel like it's too late to post. I have been working on getting up earlier...like when the alarm goes off and not 8 Snoozes later!!! If I ever accomplish that goal, I'll post before work! I find if I post the night before, I can't remember what goals I gave myself and when I look back to see, I find that what sounded like a great idea the night before doesn't sound so great that day! Go figure, right?
I got the results of the MRI's back. I have a torn/detached labrum in my left hip and have to have surgery on 8/23. I'm not happy about this, obviously, but it is what it is. I'm trying not to focus on the pain of hip surgery and focus more on the fact that if all goes well, I might be pain free to actually start taking walks (which was my goal this year!!!). Having surgery that date is really messing me up at work. I want to put it off and have talked to my husband, my boss and my team about it, but they are all urging me to get it done and do it right. If the surgeon wasn't leaving our clinic in October, I would put it off. But I really want him to do the surgery, so I guess the 23rd it is. I don't think I have gone a whole year without at least one surgery in about 7 years now. I should have my own exam room at that clinic! LOL!
Anyway, to be honest, I have been emotional eating all week. Nothing horrible, but my calories on here say I should stay under 1200 and I've been more like 1500. I'm going to pull myself out of my pity pot today, put on my big girl panties and get back to it.
Not going to do a whole lot today. Putz around the house and maybe run a few errands. Tomorrow, we are heading to a flea market about an hour from here. I don't know how long I'll make it since my hip is so sore. (Actually, I was told I shouldn't be weight-bearing on it at all right now and should be using a cane...pfft! Like THAT is going to happen! I'm the world's worst patient...just ask my DH)
I miss you all when I'm not on here! I've never personally met you, but you have become part of my daily world. Hugs to everyone! Welcome to any newcomers! This is such a great group!
Just For Saturday:
1. Stay in the green
2. Spend at least 15 minutes with my own thoughts.
3. Think before I speak. Try to get my point across with a certain person in a matter-of-fact calm way no matter what kind of drama this person tries to turn it into.
4. Snack on 1 lb of veggies & 2 svgs fruit
5. Go to library to check out book one of our clinic docs recommended regarding diet/nutrition/health.
6. Lymphedema massage x2 on arm / PT exercises for back
7. Take a bike ride or a spend some time near water.
8. Podcasts - Half Size Me from Monday and try one new one
9. Gratitude journal / Simple Abundance daily reading / Spiritual daily reading
10. Catch up on my other MFP thread
Thought of the Day:
I’m so very happy to see your post, I’ve been worrying and wondering if you got bad news from your MRI. I’m sorry you have to have surgery but hopefully this will be the last for a long time!2 -
PackerFanInGB wrote: »Such a busy group! I love it! I've been MIA for a few reasons...one is that is just hard to hop on in the morning or at work, and at night I come on and read posts but then feel like it's too late to post. I have been working on getting up earlier...like when the alarm goes off and not 8 Snoozes later!!! If I ever accomplish that goal, I'll post before work! I find if I post the night before, I can't remember what goals I gave myself and when I look back to see, I find that what sounded like a great idea the night before doesn't sound so great that day! Go figure, right?
I got the results of the MRI's back. I have a torn/detached labrum in my left hip and have to have surgery on 8/23. I'm not happy about this, obviously, but it is what it is. I'm trying not to focus on the pain of hip surgery and focus more on the fact that if all goes well, I might be pain free to actually start taking walks (which was my goal this year!!!). Having surgery that date is really messing me up at work. I want to put it off and have talked to my husband, my boss and my team about it, but they are all urging me to get it done and do it right. If the surgeon wasn't leaving our clinic in October, I would put it off. But I really want him to do the surgery, so I guess the 23rd it is. I don't think I have gone a whole year without at least one surgery in about 7 years now. I should have my own exam room at that clinic! LOL!
Anyway, to be honest, I have been emotional eating all week. Nothing horrible, but my calories on here say I should stay under 1200 and I've been more like 1500. I'm going to pull myself out of my pity pot today, put on my big girl panties and get back to it.
Not going to do a whole lot today. Putz around the house and maybe run a few errands. Tomorrow, we are heading to a flea market about an hour from here. I don't know how long I'll make it since my hip is so sore. (Actually, I was told I shouldn't be weight-bearing on it at all right now and should be using a cane...pfft! Like THAT is going to happen! I'm the world's worst patient...just ask my DH)
I miss you all when I'm not on here! I've never personally met you, but you have become part of my daily world. Hugs to everyone! Welcome to any newcomers! This is such a great group!
Just For Saturday:
1. Stay in the green
2. Spend at least 15 minutes with my own thoughts.
3. Think before I speak. Try to get my point across with a certain person in a matter-of-fact calm way no matter what kind of drama this person tries to turn it into.
4. Snack on 1 lb of veggies & 2 svgs fruit
5. Go to library to check out book one of our clinic docs recommended regarding diet/nutrition/health.
6. Lymphedema massage x2 on arm / PT exercises for back
7. Take a bike ride or a spend some time near water.
8. Podcasts - Half Size Me from Monday and try one new one
9. Gratitude journal / Simple Abundance daily reading / Spiritual daily reading
10. Catch up on my other MFP thread
Thought of the Day:
Aww! Love! I want to wrap you up in a big hug! I'm glad that at least you have an answer now! I'm sure that the surgery will got as awesome as planned and that you will be back up in no time. I bet that before the snow starts to fall you'll get a few walks in! I tend to spend a few minutes with my thoughts in the morning. I'll just sit back and let my mind go. Sometimes it goes totally random places but sometimes I get some really good ideas and insights into things going on in my life. I hope that is how it is for you. Feel better and have a great time at the flea market.
@Snowflake1968 How is the race going? Is your DH having a blast?1
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