JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018

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  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
    I'm having problems with my log in now. And I did what was suggested and nothing works. I just skipped the log in with Facebook part and tapped community and it placed me here, but can't log my food/exercise.
    ❤❤❤❤❤❤
    Forgive my lack of manners this morning.
    😍 GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!
    Hugs and love to all of you. I'm emotionally almost tapped out.
    Too drained to exercise this morning. May try to get it in later.
    And I apologize, but I haven't read any of your JFT posts to even remotely know what's going on...please don't charge it to my heart.
    I've come to love and care about all of you in this Sisterhood of SUCCESS and genuinely hope that each day we wake, is better than our yesterdays.
  • elsie6hickman
    elsie6hickman Posts: 3,864 Member
    jeschepp wrote: »
    Does anyone ever simultaneously feel they should be doing more, but also less? I am quite behind at work and with house chores, but feel I have no time! I told a colleague how much I had on my schedule at work and she agreed I really need to cut back. I'm a perfectionist and it's hard to look at cutting back as anything other than a failure. However, I'm burning out where I am at, and cutting back will help me be more effective in the long run, rather than doing everything with half ability. Anywho, thanks for *listening* as always.
    Coworker had fresh sweet corn today for grabs (4 mins in the micro and DONE) so I made an Indian tomato soup and a tilapia dish I love along with it. Pretty good spread!
    If you feel yourself burning out, do something about it before it overwhelms you. I know about being a perfectionist, and it will stress you beyond belief. Try to be happy with the 95% solution This is your life, and you are supposed to enjoy it! Can you hire someone to help with the household chores? We all need down time - a bit of time to reflect and savor our accomplishments. I truly believe that stress will cause you health issues down the road. It did me.
  • elsie6hickman
    elsie6hickman Posts: 3,864 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    I'm not myself today. I'm not feeling well. Didn't really want to eat the flatbread Turkey sandwich I had. Ate half. Lying down again for a while.
    Love to everyone💝

    Hope you feel better soon! X

    Good evening... I'm not sure what's going on with my body... I may be undernourished... Now that may sound crazy, but listen. I have to eat what I can get. Many times there are no veggies, or fruit. I have been faithful to this program since I started it.
    I've been hitting the exercises pretty hard for me. We're talking as far as real exercise goes.. I wasn't doing any. Only walking. Since I have been on here. I exercise until I sweat. I have actually become addicted to it I think.
    But like I said haven't been eating right, nor have I had an appetite.
    I feel good when I'm exercising... I'm satisfied and therefore, bye bye hunger.
    I completed 3,860 steps tonight and as soon as I began moving, that sick feeling I had began to go away.

    Mary, you are doing fantastic!!
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,950 Member
    JFT - Friday August 17
    2L of Water - :)
    Calories in Green by 150 - >:)>:)>:)>:) over by 800+
    Outside 15 Minutes - I'm keeping this here, because if the smoke clears I'm doing it. I miss it! - :(
    Only 1 Evening Snack - :) after my meals I shouldn’t have had any though!
    Walk - Leslie Sansone - >:) again too smoky to walk, tried to do a video but we live in a mobile home without AC and can’t open windows because of smoke. It was just too hot. Tried to go swimming but had trouble doing even one lap without a child or a toy floating into me. I guess all the parents took the kids swimming to avoid the smoke too. I don’t blame them.
    Yoga or Pilates - >:)
    Write in Journal - :)

    JFT - Saturday August 18
    2L of Water
    Calories in Green by 150
    Outside 15 Minutes - I'm keeping this here, because if the smoke clears I'm doing it. I miss it!
    Only 1 Evening Snack
    Walk - Leslie Sansone if needed to burn calories
    Clean
    Laundry
    Mow lawn so hubby can stay inside
    Yoga or Pilates
    Write in Journal

    Yesterday was an insane day food wise, it’s over and I’m forgiving myself and moving on. I have lots planned today that should help me balance out the week.

    Hope everyone has a great Saturday.

  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,282 Member

    They called the family in... He had signed a do not resuscitate, but someone had mixed up his paperwork and so they resuscitated him last night... We get there this afternoon/evening around 5-6...he was on the ventilator... They couldn't do his dialysis because his heart is too weak, and the stint in his arm is clogged. We said we loved him, he tried to say it back to us..They removed the tubing before I left. We're waiting now.
    Thank you for caring.

    Oh Mary ... I am so so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Having lost 3 brothers and a sister, I know the pain in losing a loved one. Take good care of you. Hugs <3
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,282 Member

    Yesterday was an insane day food wise, it’s over and I’m forgiving myself and moving on. I have lots planned today that should help me balance out the week.

    Hope everyone has a great Saturday.

    I had a very similar day .... too much stress .... way too tired .... and used food as comfort. But you are so right .... today is a new day. One day is not going to hurt you when you balance out your entire week. I hope you have a great day today.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,282 Member
    edited August 2018
    After a day of mindless eating yesterday ... from being over tired ... not enough sleep ... worrying about things I cannot even control, tomorrow is over. I am off to a good start today with going to the gym, and plan to just keep busy.

    My goals for today are:
    1. work in the yard. This is the best stress reliever, and instead of extra calories in my body .... my yard will look great.
    2. go to the gym .... already done to start the day on the right foot!
    3. go to the grocery store and stock up on alternative snacks ... not ice cream that is loaded in calories.
    4. concentrate on drinking water
    5. in the evening ... sew on the new quilt I am starting, and have my water glass with me

  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,282 Member
    Faebert wrote: »

    So I did ok for most of yesterday but got a bit snacky in the evening again. I really need to work on the August challenge for the remainder of the month. I’m not spacing out meals properly and head into the evenings too hungry to make sensible decisions. So my priority until the return to work is to try and balance my days even if I don’t have a solid routine.


    I think this is also part of my problem. I don't eat much at all during the day, but usually have a bigger dinner. But its after dinner in the evenings that I am just always so hungry. I do know that it is probably thirst, not hunger, so I am going to concentrate on that also.
    But good for you for recognizing what might be the problem, and trying to balance out your day!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,282 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Morning all, I did not post goals yesterday, took a day off. I was feeling pretty miserable.

    Still finding it hard to consistently stick at this.
    But just one day at a time

    Saturday
    - 8 glasses of water
    - Be in the green
    - Exercise
    - Tidy the mess as soon as I've made it

    Challenges
    Apr: Water
    May: 15min Outside
    Jun: Mindful Eating
    Jul: Pre-logging
    Aug: Close Kitchen

    Hope you have a good day Bex! Yes, that's why this thread is called "just for today". Tomorrow is over .. and each day we can start fresh. I know you can do this "today!".
    You are doing so great ... so proud of you! Especially with 3 little ones!
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    @maryrobinson40 prayers for your brother!

    @Snowflake1968 thanks for reminding me to hydrate hydrate hydrate yesterday. Pretty sure it was my saving grace in the heat anf humidity.

    I'm a hurting unit today, but we did it! So quick, realistic, check in for me today.

    1. Eat food of any kind
    2. Drink lots of water
    3. Log all food
    4. Be kind to yourself and your body today.
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,158 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Morning all, I did not post goals yesterday, took a day off. I was feeling pretty miserable.

    Still finding it hard to consistently stick at this.
    But just one day at a time

    Saturday
    - 8 glasses of water ✔️
    - Be in the green❓
    - Exercise❎
    - Tidy the mess as soon as I've made it✔️

    Challenges
    Apr: Water✔️
    May: 15min Outside❎
    Jun: Mindful Eating❎
    Jul: Pre-logging❎
    Aug: Close Kitchen✔️

    I forgot today that today is Take-away day. We don't actually get a meal from a takeaway, we go to the supermarket and buy premium brands of food and make our own takeaway, so today it was curry, so we bought organic corn-fed chicken, an expensive sauce, poppadoms and naan and made our own "take out". My partner made it though, and he threw in a spoon of a chilli sauce we got and it made it SO hot. I just checked the bottle and its a mixture of habenero and scotch bonnet chillis 🤪

    So I definitely got my water in haha! Although I'm pretty sure that just spread the heat round my mouth LOL.

    Ive not logged any of my food since breakfast so no idea if I'm in the red or green.

    Ive been kind of not with it today. I accidentally took the wrong tablet this morning, instead of a standard paracetamol I took one which was mixed with codeine LOL so I was drowsy most of the morning!
    I'm just gonna leave the rest of today now.
    Try do better tomorrow. I need to write my goals in my notebook so I don't forget what they are in the day!
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,158 Member
    I was wondering if any of you would mind signing a petition for me?

    Next Tuesday (21st August) should be my little boy Samsons 3rd birthday, but some of you already know that i had to terminate him as ge hadca less than 5% survival with his condition.
    As he was born at 23+5 weeks in the UK any time before 24 weeks means he is not classed as a still born but a miscarriage, meaning I am not allowed a birth certificate, this is a petition to try change this

    Xx
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    @Bex953172 happy to sign the petition - pls post a link. And good luck with the toy rescue!

    Had a good day today. Was challenging at times - I find weekends where it’s just me and the kids lovely but sometimes a bit lonely without other adult interaction. Anyway, got loads prepped for the lunch at my place tomorrow. Big supermarket shop and made the lasagne ready to go in the oven tomorrow and have veggie sides prepped. Also doing roast chicken with all the trimmings and some salads. Plus garlic prawns to start and roasted peaches with amaretti biscuit crumble for dessert. And have an extra person coming so 10 of us altogether! Been so long since I entertained - not had this many since before my ex left!!

    Recap Saturday goals
    - morning workout ✅
    - April to August challenges ✅ yes!!!
    - Grocery shopping (all the family are coming to me for lunch tomorrow for the first time in years. We usually go to my parents. Am excited but lots to do as there will be 9 of us!) ✅
    - Prep cooking for family lunch ✅
    - Wash girls’ hair! ✅
    - Sort engraved tag for Monty’s collar ❎
    - Sort out online banking app and pay bill ❎
    - Early night ✅

    Sunday goals
    - morning workout
    - Breakfast out with the kids - buy lemons, dip and chicken stock
    - Lunch with family
    - Do online banking app!!!
    - Tidy up then rest

    Enjoy your Saturday everyone xx
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,950 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    I was wondering if any of you would mind signing a petition for me?

    Next Tuesday (21st August) should be my little boy Samsons 3rd birthday, but some of you already know that i had to terminate him as ge hadca less than 5% survival with his condition.
    As he was born at 23+5 weeks in the UK any time before 24 weeks means he is not classed as a still born but a miscarriage, meaning I am not allowed a birth certificate, this is a petition to try change this

    Xx

    Hugs to you. I would gladly sign the petition.
  • PKM0515
    PKM0515 Posts: 3,089 Member
    SaraKim17 wrote: »
    JFT:
    • One vegetable 😀
    • One fruit 😀
    • Ten minutes exercise 😀
    • One "difficult" paperwork item 😀

      Happy Saturday, everyone! 🌼

  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
    Faebert wrote: »
    Oh I’m so sorry @maryrobinson40 - hugs to you.

    @Bex953172 - hope you get some answers from the doctor. From reading posts you’ve been so exhausted with the kids waking you etc. Could be just extreme tiredness making you nauseous? Try and look after yourself. X

    @snowflake1968 - thanks for the sympathy on the uniform. It was a killer - the blazer alone that was £70 when my older daughter got it two years ago is now £90. Painful...

    So I did ok for most of yesterday but got a bit snacky in the evening again. I really need to work on the August challenge for the remainder of the month. I’m not spacing out meals properly and head into the evenings too hungry to make sensible decisions. So my priority until the return to work is to try and balance my days even if I don’t have a solid routine.

    Friday goals recap
    - morning workout ✅ consistency here is my saving grace at the moment
    - April to August challenges ❎
    - School uniform shopping (really really hate this - we have to go to a special shop for certain items and the queues are hideous and the prices astronomical, wish me luck!) ✅ was quick but painful!
    - Chill out with my girlies! ✅
    - Early night (priority!) ✅ 10:30 not too bad

    Saturday goals
    - morning workout
    - April to August challenges
    - Grocery shopping (all the family are coming to me for lunch tomorrow for the first time in years. We usually go to my parents. Am excited but lots to do as there will be 9 of us!)
    - Prep cooking for family lunch
    - Wash girls’ hair!
    - Sort engraved tag for Monty’s collar
    - Sort out online banking app and pay bill
    - Early night

    Happy weekend all x

    @Faebert... Thank you!! Love you💕🌹🌹
  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
    mytime6630 wrote: »

    They called the family in... He had signed a do not resuscitate, but someone had mixed up his paperwork and so they resuscitated him last night... We get there this afternoon/evening around 5-6...he was on the ventilator... They couldn't do his dialysis because his heart is too weak, and the stint in his arm is clogged. We said we loved him, he tried to say it back to us..They removed the tubing before I left. We're waiting now.
    Thank you for caring.

    Oh Mary ... I am so so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Having lost 3 brothers and a sister, I know the pain in losing a loved one. Take good care of you. Hugs <3
    @mytime6630
    Praise God...he's holding his own. My brother sat up and ate some soup this morning..
    My sister, whom I live with, is on her way to see him. I'll keep you and everyone updated. Thank you for the support🌹💕💕
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,950 Member
    I am just sitting down for the first time except for about 5 minutes since 930 this morning. It’s now 530 here, not sure if I’m going to get laundry done tonight yet or not. Hoping too so I have tomorrow a bit free.
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,431 Member
    @Bex953172 I signed your petition. Good luck. I truly hope it passes.

    @maryrobinson40 Praying for your brother and your family.

    @Faebert Hope your lunch went goes well! Sounds delicious and fun! :smile:
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,431 Member
    Not posting goals today. We received news this morning that my husband's younger brother passed away in a motorcycle accident last night. It's been a very quiet, solemn and heartbreaking day. I'll try to hop on tomorrow and get with the program again. Tonight is just for consoling my honey. :'(<3

    @Bex953172 I'm doing good on your quilt! I forgot to answer you a few days ago. it's coming right along. It is going to be the size of a twin size bed though...sure isn't a tiny baby quilt! ;)
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,950 Member
    Not posting goals today. We received news this morning that my husband's younger brother passed away in a motorcycle accident last night. It's been a very quiet, solemn and heartbreaking day. I'll try to hop on tomorrow and get with the program again. Tonight is just for consoling my honey. :'(<3

    @Bex953172 I'm doing good on your quilt! I forgot to answer you a few days ago. it's coming right along. It is going to be the size of a twin size bed though...sure isn't a tiny baby quilt! ;)

    I am so incredibly sorry. To your husband, yourself and the family my deepest condolences.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,282 Member
    Not posting goals today. We received news this morning that my husband's younger brother passed away in a motorcycle accident last night. It's been a very quiet, solemn and heartbreaking day. I'll try to hop on tomorrow and get with the program again. Tonight is just for consoling my honey. :'(

    Oh Tracy, my heart just sank when I read this. I am so so sorry! Words cannot even begin to express how very sad I am. It is so hard to lose a sibling, no matter how, but unexpectedly like this is heartbreaking. Glad you are there for your hubby, and I'm sure he will be there for you as well. Hugs and thoughts and prayers to you. :'(<3
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,282 Member
    Praise God...he's holding his own. My brother sat up and ate some soup this morning..
    My sister, whom I live with, is on her way to see him. I'll keep you and everyone updated. Thank you for the support🌹💕💕

    Praying for strength for you and your family. <3
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,282 Member
    edited August 2018
    My heart goes out to @PackerFanInGB on her loss, and to @maryrobinson40 for the strength you will need.

    and @Bex953172 ... definitely I will sign your petition. I cannot believe at 23 weeks they consider this a miscarriage and not a birth. You definitely should be having a birth certificate. I lost mine at just 12 weeks, and I still remember that day. Its a day forever in your heart. Hugs to you <3


    We all worry about what numbers are on the scale. Days like this put all that into perspective .... enjoying each and every day is what truly matters. I feel like we are all family here ... we all know each other so well. So when one of us hurts, we all hurt. Just know I am thinking of you all. <3
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,950 Member
    @bex953172 - I have signed your petition.
  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
    @Bex953172 I signed your petition. Good luck. I truly hope it passes.

    @maryrobinson40 Praying for your brother and your family.

    @Faebert Hope your lunch went goes well! Sounds delicious and fun! :smile:

    @PackerFanInGB .… My heart is with you and your hubby.. I haven't logged anything either because the site is not functioning properly. I can't log in with my Facebook account. I followed the suggested steps from the troubleshooter, nothing works. I click on community and message you all.
    Anyway, with all that's going on in both our lives..we can take a guilt free breather, and be there for our loved ones. Hang in there. We're here for you too.🌹🙏 love you.