JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018
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I wanted to check in just to give an update on my July progress. I lost 4.4 pound when I compare July 1 to August 1. My progress on MFP does not show this accurately because I only log losses and I’m up a bit today compared to my last loss. My measurements show 2.5”.
Tonight I felt like I achieved a goal at swimming. I swam from the deep end into the shallow end. I’m still not confident enough to try the other way or go swim laps but it’s a step in the right direction at least. Tomorrow night will be my last night for this session since I am going out of town Friday I will miss the last class.
Will check in tomorrow and respond to everyone. I find it hard on my phone.5 -
Hi all, checking in again from hols - too too much to catch up on but I am cheering you all on from the sidelines! I have no scales here and trying to stay on track with a bit of enjoying myself so no idea if it’s working! Am exercising every day and feeling good. I’m confident that even if I’ve gained a bit I can get back on it with this group’s support!
So hi to all and count me in for the August challenge. X3 -
mytime6630 wrote: »Sounds good!
Think we've had our fair share of *kitten* now haven't we?!
Lets make these last 5 months amazing!
Fancy being diet buddies again? I'll keep track of you and you me?
I've got loads of calories left and I'm starrrrving!
So agree Bex --- not the best year for me! You at least have a really good excuse ... you just had a baby! But whats my excuse, other than no motivation!
But my weight is creeping back up ... so I know I have to get with it, or I'll be back in the 200s!!
I am going to also try what Tracy is doing ... and try for more veggies and fruits also!
Yes .... we are going to do this! 5 more months this year! At 2 or 3 pounds a month .... that would mean 10 or 15 pounds lighter by Christmas! So you best behave .... I'm going to be watching you!
You've not exactly had an easy year! You've had one stress after another! Your daughters apartment always messing up, filling in disability paperwork (which is hell) worrying about your son and his new gf and these are just the things I can remember. Give yourself a break. We'll you have, you have gave yourself a break. Youve dealt with your stress as it's come along. But how things seems to be looking up!
So now we can put our minds to it!nickssweetheart wrote: »Since I'm now getting off work at 10 pm every night, I'm going to pass on the new challenge. Sometimes I need to eat late. But I'll put in a personal challenge of no unplanned fast food stops after work. If I'm hungry enough to eat, I can eat something healthy at home!
This is a brilliant alternative! Could you prep a meal before you leave for work so you know you're coming home to something already made? I can imagine with it being that late you'll not feel like cooking after work sometimes. That may help you deter from fast food!Hi all, checking in again from hols - too too much to catch up on but I am cheering you all on from the sidelines! I have no scales here and trying to stay on track with a bit of enjoying myself so no idea if it’s working! Am exercising every day and feeling good. I’m confident that even if I’ve gained a bit I can get back on it with this group’s support!
So hi to all and count me in for the August challenge. X
You'll definitely be able to get back on it when you come home!
It's brilliant you're exercising every day!
One thing I used to love when I was a teen livibg with my mym and dad was when we went on holiday, and I could get up early in the morning (to my parents shock and horror LOL) and go for a lovely morning swim! Then sunbathe all day haha
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »I wanted to check in just to give an update on my July progress. I lost 4.4 pound when I compare July 1 to August 1. My progress on MFP does not show this accurately because I only log losses and I’m up a bit today compared to my last loss. My measurements show 2.5”.
Tonight I felt like I achieved a goal at swimming. I swam from the deep end into the shallow end. I’m still not confident enough to try the other way or go swim laps but it’s a step in the right direction at least. Tomorrow night will be my last night for this session since I am going out of town Friday I will miss the last class.
Will check in tomorrow and respond to everyone. I find it hard on my phone.
This is fabulous! Great job!!1 -
I am a Lifetime WW member who is tired of paying money for the app/meetings, I gained all of my weight back over the last 6 years and I don’t want to be scale obsessed anymore. I want to be healthier, take pressure off of my reconstructed ankle and injured knee, have more energy, feel more confident, and show my 12 year old Daughter that I can make an actual life style change and commit to it. I’m a 41 year old Mom of 3, wife and elementary school nurse. Sending my first to college in 20 days and I love the idea of taking it one day at a time and making attainable goals instead of setting myself up for failure or making a goal that I feel I will never reach. Every day is different and I have to learn to roll with the punches and stay on track but adjust. WW says I need to lose 50 lbs but I’d be happy with 25 and stronger muscles. Here we go!4
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Recap W 8/1 ~ Someone brought wheat bread & wheat bagels to office for Lughnasa. I love carbs, but have my snacks already planned/logged, so I looked at the free food closely & decided I wasn't really interested in it. Win! And I did not cave!
1) Walked dog before work / 3.74 mi 1:03:39 / stretched = happy dog
& happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work = Fitbit 14,596 steps / 250+ steps 11/14 ~ unexpected perf. eval. meeting: 
mega-frustration & stress but I was FINALLY given an opportunity to explain & ratings were adjusted upward ~ have I mentioned lack of mgmt skills at my workplace? 
Plus dinner out ~ see #3 
3) Usual breakfast, lunch & snacks / tonight taking BFF out to dinner for belated bday celebration + there will be adult beverages ~ I think this is one day I allowed myself to skip logging, but I will preview menu online (new pub & grill ~ her choice) and have several choices in mind when I get there = At restaurant, ordered seared sea scallops & sauteed green beans, which I prelogged, and dinner came with breadstick & side salad. I ate everything, plus drank 2 beers (I wanted mixed drink or wine but friend wanted beer). Logged everything once home. Snacked on few peanut M&Ms & logged ~ yay. Net calories -161, sodium -986, sugar green (wow), lowish on fiber & protein, 12c water
4) Locate last month's goals in MFP, recap & add August goals =
5) Floss / retainers / bed & TV off 10:30 11:00 (walk dog before work weather permitting ~ rain predicted)
JFT R 8/2 ~ Crappy weather + decided to take 2nd rest day of the week
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work
2) Leftovers day / prelog everything / net calories w/i 100 green
3) Evening at least 3 to-do's
4) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / retainers / bed & TV off 10:15 (walk dog before work)
Snack Challenge ~ I rarely snack after supper, but have been struggling with this lately. I will not snack past 9 p.m.
1. Peanut M&Ms (wanted something sweet) when got home at 9 p.m. + logged1 -
JFT Tuesday Recap
1. Lots of water
2. Eat when hungry - stop when full
3. Be patient and kind
4. Log all food
5. Meds AM and PM
6. One thing at a time - tonights focus; bedroom and bathroom - back hall next up - then kitchen/pantry on Weds. YAAASSS - Feeling like a beast (in a good way)
7. Pick up half and half at farm
8. Empty car
9. Shred box of mail
Finished up the last two things this morning - but it got done! DH told me I was being neurotic about cleaning the house last night - he was right. I switched gears from spit shining for strangers to purging, packing and cleaning up for our own benefit of a smoother move - Thanks again @cschmitz110515 for the words of advice! I've had to seriously consider what needs my time and energy - because I'm prone to over extending myself and melting down. I'm learning to say NO. to things that do not serve me. NO. is a full sentence - I don't need to explain myself all the time. I am my number one priority right now - and it feels so good to be a little "selfish" after years and years of trying to pour for others out of my own empty cup. This weight loss journey is really blooming into a well rounded journey to better overall health.
JFT Wednesday
1. Meds AM and PM
2. Log all food
3. Be patient and kind
4. Eat when hungry - stop when full
5. One thing at a time!
6. Clean kitchen/pantry
7. Bring home shop truck - load outside junk pile to dispose at work tomorrow
8. Put chicken pie into oven immediately after getting home tonight (80 minute bake time)
I think that was a wise decision!1 -
PackerFanInGB wrote: »PackerFanInGB wrote: »Just for Tuesday:
Journal every bite Randomly grabbed a few things and can't remember what so can't log! Mindless eating.
WATER, WATER, WATER
Try not to yawn impolitely through the 2 1/2 hours of training this afternoon <ugh>
Be patient and kind. Walk away from water cooler gossip.
Be grateful for the good things in my life and try not to focus on negative
Gratitude journal / Simple Abundance / Podcast / Unplug and lights out at 10. 
Very close! 10:18!
I tried to get on and post goals earlier but got distsracted by my JOB! Bwahahaha! So, I'm posting them now since I remember what they were, and I'm updating the ones I've accomplished also. I got to work from home today. It was glorious! I had the back patio door open and left the house completely quiet and listened to the birds and watched the critters in the back yard while I worked. Was really rejuvenating! My hip is really sore right now, so I'm going to be snuggling up with a heating pad for a bit.
For those of you who quilt, do you know who Jenny is from Missouri Star Quilt Store? She is coming to Green Bay this weekend and putting on a 2-hour show, and I have a ticket to go see her on Saturday! I'm so excited!
Just for Wednesday:
Journal every bite
WATER, WATER, WATERI have 2 glasses to drink before bed, but I'm confident I will get them down!
Be patient and kind. Walk away from gossip.(I have such a hard time listening to people talk behind each other's backs! Actually makes me kind of angry.)
Request status updates on outstanding project requests. Catch up on emails.YES!!! Oh man, this one feels good!
Eat 1 lb veggies and 2 svgs of fruit.This is actually getting easier! The trick is to prep veggies on the weekend and pack a 1 lb baggie for work the night before. Good to munch on in the afternoon!
Update bullet journal for August
Close kitchen at 8:30 p.m.
Gratitude journal / Simple Abundance / Podcast / Unplug and lights out at 10:00 p.m.
Get up without hitting SNOOZE!
Goal for August: Weigh <175 lbs
7/30/2018: 181.0 lbs
Words to live by: Persistence and Determination
Sounds like you had a great work day! What do you eat for veggies, do you mix them or just one at a time? I need to do something like this I think.0 -
Just for today I will not eat cheese or anything containing sugar in any shape or form. So far so good. :😎2
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Just been to the park with the eldest. Marley and Casey fell asleep on the sofa so I saw it as a perfect opportunity to sneak out with Saskia (daddy watched the other two).
We walked there and played there and walked back, wasn't sure what to log it as, I've just logged it as walking at moderate pace? Because it wasn't leisurely to keep up with her. And also she doesn't require much help on the equipment apart from the monkey bars and fireman pole so I just thought it was a decent overall thing to log it as? What do you guys reckon?2 -
mytime6630 wrote: »I can't find my goals for today ..... then realized I didn't even post them.! Needless to say, I ate a piece of cheese cake today --- then looked up the calories. 620 calories! But, I salvaged the day with just a tuna sandwich for lunch, and a huge tossed salad for dinner. And I had a good workout this morning. And .... the kitchen was closed at 9pm.
I bought a pretty journal last nite, so it is like a fresh start for me. I've been slacking so badly all this year. My weight today was at another high of 197.2! And the last thing I want to see is a 2 in front of that number. Last October, I was at 187 - having lost 25 pounds last year. So I need to get with it, and make the rest of this year count.
I set myself goals for each month, losing only 4 pounds each month. That will put me at my goal weight by January!
I know this is doable, if I keep to doing all the challenges I started this year:
April 8+ glasses of water
May - min 15 min walk outside in the fresh air, to think, clear my head, and get some fresh air
June - mindful eating. Look up things BEFORE i eat them
July - plan ahead a days meals (or at least dinner)
SO, JFT, Thursday, Aug 2
1. day 2! Log ALL food
2. concentrate on water
3. go out for a short walk
4. be mindful, and look up ahead of time what I eat
5. plan fridays meals
6. Do August challenge
Starting weight Aug 1 197.2.
Goal weight for Sept 1: 190 (I know this is agressive, but I gained 3 lbs the past 2 days, so I am really hoping those pounds will come off quickly, and the rest ... well... I'm going work my butt of to keep the challenges I set.
August Challenge: Plan just ONE evening snack, then close the kitchen
Aug 1: Evening snack was a hard boiled egg, kitchen closed at 9pm
You have set some great challenges this year that have helped more than just you. I love the water challenge and the outside challenge. The mindful eating has been an eye-opener to me. I am not doing the pre-planning really, my husband usually chooses what we have for supper out of choices I give him. I have though paid attention to how many calories I have available for supper before I give him the choice and a lot of nights if he wants something calorie laden, I make myself something else.
My goal was to be 170 by September. I can't see this happening at all. I am pretty sure I will be in the 170's but the high end not the low. I am 184 today, so if I can be 179 on September 1st, I will call that a win.
I have said it once and I'll say it again (and to anyone that will listen) joining this group was the best thing I have done for myself. I can't thank you enough for starting it.3 -
Huge thanks to everyone for such kind words. Honestly what has helped the most about this group has been posting my struggles and insecurities, and the total acceptance and support I get back. Much love to you all for being genuinely awesome peoples
. Today was a better day, but my schedule is still very full. My trauma trigger softened today, I think in big part due to me sharing with my main people, rather than bottling it up as I used to in the past (spoiler alert: this didn't work well!). I'd like to continue taking small steps towards reducing my workload and balancing work/life better.
LOL I had to laugh at your spoiler alert. That is a lesson that took me a good 30 years to learn. Things are much more manageable to discuss when dealt with one at a time rather than weeks, months or years worth of resentment all at once.
I am a people pleaser and hate saying or doing anything that will upset anyone. My husband sent me to an assertive training class once years and years ago. He is fond of saying that the only one I used that knowledge on was him. Unfortunately, he was right. I bottle everything up and then explode! I have done well since January this year and haven't had that happen once. He calls me out if he thinks I'm just saying something to avoid an argument or tough discussion. It seems to be working for the most part.
I have no one to vent to about my work issues though. I report directly to the VP so it would be very unprofessional for me to complain about him to anyone.
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nickssweetheart wrote: »My goals for today were simple;
1. Adhere to food plan: did not totally succeed at this. Had an early appointment that ran long and I didn't have time to make the soup I planned before leaving for work. It's okay, I'm still under calories so yay!
2. Drink 8 glasses of water before having a diet soda: Drank all the water and skipped the soda!
3. Food plan and grocery list for now through Sunday. Success!
Goals for tomorrow:
1. Adhere to food plan and stay under goal.
2. Drink 8 glasses of water before having a diet soda.
3. Grocery shop and food prep (sweet corn season is finally here! Let there be rejoicing!)
Since I'm now getting off work at 10 pm every night, I'm going to pass on the new challenge. Sometimes I need to eat late. But I'll put in a personal challenge of no unplanned fast food stops after work. If I'm hungry enough to eat, I can eat something healthy at home!
I bet this alone will make a huge difference. Fast food is so calorie laden.2 -
Hi all, checking in again from hols - too too much to catch up on but I am cheering you all on from the sidelines! I have no scales here and trying to stay on track with a bit of enjoying myself so no idea if it’s working! Am exercising every day and feeling good. I’m confident that even if I’ve gained a bit I can get back on it with this group’s support!
So hi to all and count me in for the August challenge. X
Nice to see you! Hope you are having an amazing time.2 -
I am a Lifetime WW member who is tired of paying money for the app/meetings, I gained all of my weight back over the last 6 years and I don’t want to be scale obsessed anymore. I want to be healthier, take pressure off of my reconstructed ankle and injured knee, have more energy, feel more confident, and show my 12 year old Daughter that I can make an actual life style change and commit to it. I’m a 41 year old Mom of 3, wife and elementary school nurse. Sending my first to college in 20 days and I love the idea of taking it one day at a time and making attainable goals instead of setting myself up for failure or making a goal that I feel I will never reach. Every day is different and I have to learn to roll with the punches and stay on track but adjust. WW says I need to lose 50 lbs but I’d be happy with 25 and stronger muscles. Here we go!
I never tried WW, but thought about it this year when I knew I needed to do something again to lose weight. I questioned people that had used WW and the thing they all told me was the social aspect and accountability that they felt made it the most successful for them. I had lost successfully with MFP before without ever using the social side of it. I thought I would try MFP again first before spending money on WW. Finding this group has been just what I needed and it hasn't cost me anything!1 -
JFT - Wednesday August 1
2L of water -
I think only 1L, I lost track
Calories in Green by 150 - 520
Swim -
Outside 15 minutes -
JFT - Thursday August 2
2L of Water
Calories in Green by 150
Swim
Outside 15 Minutes
Only 1 Evening Snack
I am probably not going to have an opportunity to check in again until Monday after this evening. I am leaving tomorrow morning bright and early to drive 8 hours to see my best friend. I am so over the moon excited. I have been very homesick and this will help me a bit I hope. We are driving back on Sunday. It's a short trip for a 16 hour drive. But I figure if things go well I will get 48 hours with her and her family.
My goals for all three days
2L of Water per day
Eat in Maintenance
One walk or swim each day for at least one hour
Enjoy my time to the fullest and get time alone away from everyone else with Cheryle.
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »Huge thanks to everyone for such kind words. Honestly what has helped the most about this group has been posting my struggles and insecurities, and the total acceptance and support I get back. Much love to you all for being genuinely awesome peoples. Today was a better day, but my schedule is still very full. My trauma trigger softened today, I think in big part due to me sharing with my main people, rather than bottling it up as I used to in the past (spoiler alert: this didn't work well!). I'd like to continue taking small steps towards reducing my workload and balancing work/life better.
LOL I had to laugh at your spoiler alert. That is a lesson that took me a good 30 years to learn. Things are much more manageable to discuss when dealt with one at a time rather than weeks, months or years worth of resentment all at once.
I am a people pleaser and hate saying or doing anything that will upset anyone. My husband sent me to an assertive training class once years and years ago. He is fond of saying that the only one I used that knowledge on was him. Unfortunately, he was right. I bottle everything up and then explode! I have done well since January this year and haven't had that happen once. He calls me out if he thinks I'm just saying something to avoid an argument or tough discussion. It seems to be working for the most part.
I have no one to vent to about my work issues though. I report directly to the VP so it would be very unprofessional for me to complain about him to anyone.
THIS! ALL OF THIS!!! From both @jeschepp and @Snowflake0917! I'm painfully private in real life - I'm really coming out of my shell here though, and sharing the good the bad and the ugly is making such a huge difference. Thanks everyone!!! I've also been working on being more assertive and less appeasing! DH is also the one who kindly pointed this out to me in a way that made me see it and want to change it for the better. It's definitely been easiest to practice with DH - he calls me out on my "It's fine" bullcrap when its not. I'm broadening my assertive powers to my work life and beyond!2 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »I wanted to check in just to give an update on my July progress. I lost 4.4 pound when I compare July 1 to August 1. My progress on MFP does not show this accurately because I only log losses and I’m up a bit today compared to my last loss. My measurements show 2.5”.
Tonight I felt like I achieved a goal at swimming. I swam from the deep end into the shallow end. I’m still not confident enough to try the other way or go swim laps but it’s a step in the right direction at least. Tomorrow night will be my last night for this session since I am going out of town Friday I will miss the last class.
Will check in tomorrow and respond to everyone. I find it hard on my phone.
Congrats! Great job! A perfect rate of 1.1 lb/week!!!2 -
I am a Lifetime WW member who is tired of paying money for the app/meetings, I gained all of my weight back over the last 6 years and I don’t want to be scale obsessed anymore. I want to be healthier, take pressure off of my reconstructed ankle and injured knee, have more energy, feel more confident, and show my 12 year old Daughter that I can make an actual life style change and commit to it. I’m a 41 year old Mom of 3, wife and elementary school nurse. Sending my first to college in 20 days and I love the idea of taking it one day at a time and making attainable goals instead of setting myself up for failure or making a goal that I feel I will never reach. Every day is different and I have to learn to roll with the punches and stay on track but adjust. WW says I need to lose 50 lbs but I’d be happy with 25 and stronger muscles. Here we go!
Welcome! I LOVE THIS GROUP! It's made all the difference for me this time around. Great group of folks 2 -
Ah man I am craving the triple chocolate muffins in the kitchen.
But they're 300 cals each. But they look soooo good lol feel like I'm drooling.
Isn't it scary how EASY it would be to eat it. So so easy. But it's so hard to not eat it lol
I won't.
I can't.
I just need to remind myself I've not made myself dinner yet.
If I can spare the calories then I'll have half, but if not ill have to have an alternative!
Hopefully I will have forgotten about it after I've had dinner2 -
JFT Wednesday
1. Meds AM and PM
2. Log all food
3. Be patient and kind
4. Eat when hungry - stop when full
5. One thing at a time!
6. Clean kitchen/pantry
7. Bring home shop truck - load outside junk pile to dispose at work tomorrow Did this at lunch but it got done!
8. Put chicken pie into oven immediately after getting home tonight (80 minute bake time)
JFT Thursday
1. Meds AM and PM
2. Log all food
3. Be kind
4. Eat when hungry stop when full
5. Dog walk in the forest to avoid the blazing sun
5. IN BED EARLY - 8:00 to watch our show and get to bed by 9:30
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Ah man I am craving the triple chocolate muffins in the kitchen.
But they're 300 cals each. But they look soooo good lol feel like I'm drooling.
Isn't it scary how EASY it would be to eat it. So so easy. But it's so hard to not eat it lol
I won't.
I can't.
I just need to remind myself I've not made myself dinner yet.
If I can spare the calories then I'll have half, but if not ill have to have an alternative!
Hopefully I will have forgotten about it after I've had dinner
You can do it! Resist- resist!1 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »
Sounds like you had a great work day! What do you eat for veggies, do you mix them or just one at a time? I need to do something like this I think.
Today I brought (all raw) 4.5 oz of broccoli flowerettes, 4.7 oz celery, 5.3 oz cherry tomatoes and 3.6 oz of cucumber from garden. I bring a little container of Walden Farms Zero Calorie Creamy bacon dressing or Hidden Valley Ranch Light dressing for dipping sauce. It just depends on what I have on hand. We were out of carrots today and I didn't have the radishes rinsed and ready, so I brought what I had. I weigh each one out and put in a quart-sized baggie until I have 1 lb or more! It's crunchy for snacking and fills me up! I am not and have never been a veggie fan, but they're growing on me! 1 -
Ah man I am craving the triple chocolate muffins in the kitchen.
But they're 300 cals each. But they look soooo good lol feel like I'm drooling.
Isn't it scary how EASY it would be to eat it. So so easy. But it's so hard to not eat it lol
I won't.
I can't.
I just need to remind myself I've not made myself dinner yet.
If I can spare the calories then I'll have half, but if not ill have to have an alternative!
Hopefully I will have forgotten about it after I've had dinner
SO SO proud of you for looking up the calories first ... that is mindful eating!!!
But you know, once these yummy muffins are past your taste buds ... you will forget that you ate them. A few moments of pleasure --- is it worth the extra calories? You might still be hungry after you eat them ... and will that lead to more yummy stuff? (for me, I know that answer!)
But ..... if you still do want them, and have the calories left ... I say go ahead and eat them ... but eat them very slowly! Enjoy every single bite (Unlike what I did with the cheesecake).
But just the fact that you looked up the calories, and are planning it into your day is great! So proud of you!!
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PackerFanInGB wrote: »Snowflake1968 wrote: »
Sounds like you had a great work day! What do you eat for veggies, do you mix them or just one at a time? I need to do something like this I think.
Today I brought (all raw) 4.5 oz of broccoli flowerettes, 4.7 oz celery, 5.3 oz cherry tomatoes and 3.6 oz of cucumber from garden. I bring a little container of Walden Farms Zero Calorie Creamy bacon dressing or Hidden Valley Ranch Light dressing for dipping sauce. It just depends on what I have on hand. We were out of carrots today and I didn't have the radishes rinsed and ready, so I brought what I had. I weigh each one out and put in a quart-sized baggie until I have 1 lb or more! It's crunchy for snacking and fills me up! I am not and have never been a veggie fan, but they're growing on me!
I didn't realise you can eat raw broccoli??1 -
PackerFanInGB wrote: »Snowflake1968 wrote: »
Sounds like you had a great work day! What do you eat for veggies, do you mix them or just one at a time? I need to do something like this I think.
Today I brought (all raw) 4.5 oz of broccoli flowerettes, 4.7 oz celery, 5.3 oz cherry tomatoes and 3.6 oz of cucumber from garden. I bring a little container of Walden Farms Zero Calorie Creamy bacon dressing or Hidden Valley Ranch Light dressing for dipping sauce. It just depends on what I have on hand. We were out of carrots today and I didn't have the radishes rinsed and ready, so I brought what I had. I weigh each one out and put in a quart-sized baggie until I have 1 lb or more! It's crunchy for snacking and fills me up! I am not and have never been a veggie fan, but they're growing on me!
I didn't realise you can eat raw broccoli?? Yes, you can! Cauliflower too, although it is rather tasteless in my opinion. I will only eat these two raw dipped into some kind of salad dressing or steamed with cheese sauce over the top! I'm thinking I should probably steer clear from the cheese sauce right now. 1 -
PackerFanInGB wrote: »Snowflake1968 wrote: »
Sounds like you had a great work day! What do you eat for veggies, do you mix them or just one at a time? I need to do something like this I think.
Today I brought (all raw) 4.5 oz of broccoli flowerettes, 4.7 oz celery, 5.3 oz cherry tomatoes and 3.6 oz of cucumber from garden. I bring a little container of Walden Farms Zero Calorie Creamy bacon dressing or Hidden Valley Ranch Light dressing for dipping sauce. It just depends on what I have on hand. We were out of carrots today and I didn't have the radishes rinsed and ready, so I brought what I had. I weigh each one out and put in a quart-sized baggie until I have 1 lb or more! It's crunchy for snacking and fills me up! I am not and have never been a veggie fan, but they're growing on me!
That's great! I think I may steal this idea from you. I like carrots, peas, broccoli, tomatoes and cucumber. I don't like any dressings or dips so that's not an issue for me. I am so fussy it's pathetic. Michaela eats more than me.2 -
mytime6630 wrote: »Ah man I am craving the triple chocolate muffins in the kitchen.
But they're 300 cals each. But they look soooo good lol feel like I'm drooling.
Isn't it scary how EASY it would be to eat it. So so easy. But it's so hard to not eat it lol
I won't.
I can't.
I just need to remind myself I've not made myself dinner yet.
If I can spare the calories then I'll have half, but if not ill have to have an alternative!
Hopefully I will have forgotten about it after I've had dinner
SO SO proud of you for looking up the calories first ... that is mindful eating!!!
But you know, once these yummy muffins are past your taste buds ... you will forget that you ate them. A few moments of pleasure --- is it worth the extra calories? You might still be hungry after you eat them ... and will that lead to more yummy stuff? (for me, I know that answer!)
But ..... if you still do want them, and have the calories left ... I say go ahead and eat them ... but eat them very slowly! Enjoy every single bite (Unlike what I did with the cheesecake).
But just the fact that you looked up the calories, and are planning it into your day is great! So proud of you!!
I check the calories on everything I eat. Tbh I never even realised that this was mindful eating! It's actually a habit I've formed it would seem!
So. I guess my problem is that sometimes even though I've checked the calories I eat it anyway LOL.
I have loads of calories left. Enough to eat a full muffin. But do you know what, I just had half. And yes it was nice at first. But now just 10 minutes later I still feel hungry, it didn't even satisfy me anywhere nearly as much as my salad (see below) Glad I only had half now! It's a good little test to try! So when you're eating your treat snack or. Whatver and you overdo it.
Eat a small portion, reasonable with your calories and see how you feel after before you scoff the lot LOL.
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@Bex953172 That is one good looking salad! 0
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, JFT, Thursday, Aug 2
1. day 2! Log ALL food 1348 cal
2. concentrate on water
Drank 4 cups so far today, so tonite before bed, I plan to drink the rest. I WILL get in those 8 cups today!
3. go out for a short walk My "short" walked turned into a 45 minute walk. Since I went to the gym this morning, excercise-wise, this was a good day.
4. be mindful, and look up ahead of time what I eat The only thing I diverted from was instead of a hard boiled egg tonite I had 1/4c raisin bran cereal and 1/2 cup milk. But I had really wanted a Klondike bar ... and remembered what I told Bex! That the taste of this would be gone so soon... and they it would lead to more eating! So the cereal and milk gave me a nice full feeling, with no desire to eat more.
5. plan fridays meals Easy to do since friday is fish fry day ... but I plan on eating just 2 pieces, and count out 12 french fries!
6. Do August challenge It is water for me for the rest of tonite!
JFT, Friday, Aug 3 ( Day 3 of starting over for the umpteenth time!)
1. Log all food
2. concentrate on water - 8+ glasses
3. go out for a short walk
4. mindful eating -
5. plan saturdays meals
6. August challenge - close the kitchen at 9pm, and 1 snack only before that time.
Starting weight Aug 1: 197.2.
Goal weight for Sept 1: 190 (I know this is agressive, but I gained 3 lbs the past 2 days, so I am really hoping those pounds will come off quickly, and the rest ... well... I'm going work my butt of to keep the challenges I set.
August Challenge: Plan just ONE evening snack, then close the kitchen
8/1: Evening snack was a hard boiled egg, kitchen closed at 9pm
8/2: Planned on a HB egg, but had 1/4c. raisin bran and some milk. It is now 9:15 pm - so a little later, but only because I wanted to color my hair first!2
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