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

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  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    @joan6630 @OConnell5483 How are you getting on with the Beck diet solution? Haven't seen you mention it lately, though I might have missed posts!

    I'm about to start day 21... Losing a little bit of motivation though, don't agree with quite everything she says (though that might be my unhelpful thoughts talking....)
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,628 Member
    Recap W 1/17
    1) Treadmill 3 miles before work / 50:14 :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work = Fitbit 14,343 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 hours (boom!) & 32 floors :smiley:
    3) Make root vegetable stew for supper & have w/ salad / net calories green = Net calories & sodium green, sugar red (a little), 25g fiber (yay!) & 14c water :smiley:
    4) Make cranberry banana bread...need to use up fruit! = Done & brought to work so I don't eat it all! :D
    5) At least 1 more item on to-do list = Yep :smiley: but finished later than planned/wanted :#
    6) Floss / retainers / bed & TV off 10:15...doing well flossing / retainers, but as soon as they are struck from list :# = Another later than I wanted evening, so 3x nope :s:s:s

    JFT R 1/18 - Non-treadmill day
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work
    2) Workplace snowshoe hike at lunch, not sure there is enough snow after big melt last week
    3) Brought lunch to work & meals/snacks planned out / net calories green
    4) Evening: choir, Target, gas in car, at least 1 item on to-do list
    5) Floss / retainers / bed & TV off 10:15

    Last week I attended a talk called The Skinny on Belly Fat by a registered dietitian. She mentioned the average woman should have 25g of fiber daily. I'm going to start monitoring that...wish MFP made that visible in diary (when on computer). I can only find it in the print version of my diary on the computer, know it's in Nutrition on my phone.
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,575 Member
    cschmitz110515 wrote: »
    Recap W 1/17
    1) Treadmill 3 miles before work / 50:14 :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work = Fitbit 14,343 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 hours (boom!) & 32 floors :smiley:
    3) Make root vegetable stew for supper & have w/ salad / net calories green = Net calories & sodium green, sugar red (a little), 25g fiber (yay!) & 14c water :smiley:
    4) Make cranberry banana bread...need to use up fruit! = Done & brought to work so I don't eat it all! :D
    5) At least 1 more item on to-do list = Yep :smiley: but finished later than planned/wanted :#
    6) Floss / retainers / bed & TV off 10:15...doing well flossing / retainers, but as soon as they are struck from list :# = Another later than I wanted evening, so 3x nope :s:s:s

    JFT R 1/18 - Non-treadmill day
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work
    2) Workplace snowshoe hike at lunch, not sure there is enough snow after big melt last week
    3) Brought lunch to work & meals/snacks planned out / net calories green
    4) Evening: choir, Target, gas in car, at least 1 item on to-do list
    5) Floss / retainers / bed & TV off 10:15

    Last week I attended a talk called The Skinny on Belly Fat by a registered dietitian. She mentioned the average woman should have 25g of fiber daily. I'm going to start monitoring that...wish MFP made that visible in diary (when on computer). I can only find it in the print version of my diary on the computer, know it's in Nutrition on my phone.

    I think you can set fiber as one of your micros - then it shows up in your diary. At least it does for me when I'm on Chrome?
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,628 Member
    clicketykeys wrote: »
    cschmitz110515 wrote: »
    Recap W 1/17
    1) Treadmill 3 miles before work / 50:14 :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work = Fitbit 14,343 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 hours (boom!) & 32 floors :smiley:
    3) Make root vegetable stew for supper & have w/ salad / net calories green = Net calories & sodium green, sugar red (a little), 25g fiber (yay!) & 14c water :smiley:
    4) Make cranberry banana bread...need to use up fruit! = Done & brought to work so I don't eat it all! :D
    5) At least 1 more item on to-do list = Yep :smiley: but finished later than planned/wanted :#
    6) Floss / retainers / bed & TV off 10:15...doing well flossing / retainers, but as soon as they are struck from list :# = Another later than I wanted evening, so 3x nope :s:s:s

    JFT R 1/18 - Non-treadmill day
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work
    2) Workplace snowshoe hike at lunch, not sure there is enough snow after big melt last week
    3) Brought lunch to work & meals/snacks planned out / net calories green
    4) Evening: choir, Target, gas in car, at least 1 item on to-do list
    5) Floss / retainers / bed & TV off 10:15

    Last week I attended a talk called The Skinny on Belly Fat by a registered dietitian. She mentioned the average woman should have 25g of fiber daily. I'm going to start monitoring that...wish MFP made that visible in diary (when on computer). I can only find it in the print version of my diary on the computer, know it's in Nutrition on my phone.

    I think you can set fiber as one of your micros - then it shows up in your diary. At least it does for me when I'm on Chrome?

    Usually don't go to Settings, so didn't think of that. Done! Fiber now easily tracked. :smiley: Thanks for the tip @clicketykeys!
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,423 Member
    I only have 5 minutes before my next meeting. This has been a busy week! I love it! I'm learning so much in this new job!

    Yesterday I met with my Cardiologist for my annual check up. I had damage to my heart from one of the chemo medications i was on, which is now reversed and I'm good again. But I still have to follow up yearly and take a few pills for it. anyway, I'm heavier than I have ever been, aside from pregnancy. She was really happy to hear I transitioned to a new job that is less stressful because she said stress is so bad for your heart, and your whole self really. And she said to hop on my treadmill more often to start getting some weight off. I felt embarrassed but happy at the same time.

    I will hop on later to read up on everyone and see how you're doing!

    Just for Thursday:
    • JOURNAL EVERY BITE
    • < 29 g sugar
    • < 75 g carbs
    • <HYDRATE with WATER
    • Activity. Stay on treadmill longer than last time. Even a minute is more.
    • Lift hand weights. 10 reps each set
    • Be grateful. Be patient. Be kind even to myself.
    • Read in my different books I have going and journal in gratitude journal.
    • Listen to Optimal Living Daily and Optimal Health Daily podcasts.
    • Take a real lunch today and leave the building. Get some fresh air.
    • Prep for tomorrow, tonight.
    • Be in bed by 9:00 pm and sleeping at 10.
    • Get up without hitting snooze!!!

    Have a great day!
  • missheidi
    missheidi Posts: 465 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    missheidi wrote: »
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    missheidi wrote: »
    Soooo, I haven't been on this board long enough for you to notice my absence the last *cough* four days. It. Was. Bad. And the scale this morning showed it. :(

    So, I'm back. Much chagrined.
    JFT:
    Log everything
    stay green in calories and carbs (under 30?)
    80 oz water
    swim 1000 yards--challenge bc it's freaking cold out. Hard to convince myself to get in water when it's so cold outside. Although, the hot tub or steam is certainly an incentive...
    Tonight is crochet/knitting group at church. I'm done with my last crochet project and want to try to learn to knit. again.

    Aha!
    I knew someone was missing I just couldn’t think who lol it’s definitely been quieter the last few days!!

    And now I know it’s you I’ll be watching hahahah
    You should ask @joan6630 what I’m like with her haha she can’t get away with nothing!!

    It’s good you came back though :)

    What crochet project have you just finished :)?

    HA!! that's what everyone says when i'm gone from somewhere. I just finished my husband's KC royals hat, along with a peppa pig hat and baby groot for christmas presents. This is the last time i'm going to attempt knitting. I've tried before and not been able to get the knack. So if i can't get it this time, I will accept that knitting is not my thing and go cheerfully back to crochet.

    YouTube knitting projects! I learnt ALL my crochet from YouTube. And now if I get a pattern and I’m like wtf is a hdc I just YouTube it and then I know and I can carry on lol!
    Once I’ve “mastered” crochet, I’m gonna do knitting :)
    missheidi wrote: »
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    missheidi wrote: »
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    My stomach has been so sore today, like my actual stomach, anything I eat or drink (even water) makes it hurt for a little bit after as soon as if reached it, it feels very tender and sensitive.

    Pretty sure it's not baby-related but was wondering if anyone has had this before (it's possible I've ate something dodgy yesterday but I've not felt sick at all but do feel "off") and what can i do to soothe it? I tried peppermint tea this morning but it didnt really help, like I said even water makes it hurt?

    The days nearly over here but any advice is welcomed!

    I would check with the dr. Better to be safe at this stage in your pregnancy.

    Yeah I think you’re right, now I’m thinking it could be the baby because all my organs are basically crushed now lol!
    Going to go on Friday I think..

    When i had a stomach ache with my first ( and second, but that's not my point) it turned out i had preemclampsia and HELLP syndrome. Kristian was born at 33 weeks and we both nearly died. Your body hurting is telling you something, don't wait.

    Haha nice! Just scare the €rap out of me why don’t you lol! Sounds scary though, so far all my bloods and urine samples have been fine, I have midwife appointments and scans next week too.

    I’m meant to be going tomorrow to see a consultant about low thyroid results but I’m not walking for an hour for then to wait an hour to then be told to “take more thyroxine” they must think I have “mug” written on my forehead!
    I’m going to get them to call me instead and discuss it over the phone. They only accuse me of not taking my meds’ anyway. I’ve not got on with my hospital very much this pregnancy lol!

    It will have to be Friday, I’m too busy tomorrow. Got a breastfeeding support group, nursery drop off and collection and got to fill in some very important health benefit forms with my partner!

    And we’ve only got 62 miles left in the car and no spare money for petrol til next week! So I’ve got to walk lol!

    But I promise I’ll take your advice and ring first thing Friday morning x

    Just be careful, love.
  • PhedraJD
    PhedraJD Posts: 1,392 Member
    Hi everyone, It looks like you guys are all doing a fantastic job.

    I had a pretty good day yesterday. Except I was freaking tired.

    JFT (Wednesday)

    13k Steps :)
    10 cups water :)
    Amazing Race arms Grr nope
    Stay in the green :) Was 78 over before exercise calories, but plus 200 after
    Laundry folded and put away :)
    No refined sugar (this is going to be so hard.) I did it.
    100 Minutes exercise (half way there) And that was it.

    JFT (Thursday)

    13k Steps
    10 cups water
    Amazing Race arms
    Stay in the green
    No refined sugar (this is going to be so hard.)
    100 Minutes exercise

    @chemjenny The amazing race arms is a challenge I am doing. This week we have to do arm exercises 3 times.
  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
    OConnell5483 wrote: »
    I only have 5 minutes before my next meeting. This has been a busy week! I love it! I'm learning so much in this new job!


    Just for Thursday:
    • JOURNAL EVERY BITE
    • < 29 g sugar
    • < 75 g carbs
    • <HYDRATE with WATER
    • Activity. Stay on treadmill longer than last time. Even a minute is more.
    • Lift hand weights. 10 reps each set
    • Be grateful. Be patient. Be kind even to myself.
    • Read in my different books I have going and journal in gratitude journal.
    • Listen to Optimal Living Daily and Optimal Health Daily podcasts.
    • Take a real lunch today and leave the building. Get some fresh air.
    • Prep for tomorrow, tonight.
    • Be in bed by 9:00 pm and sleeping at 10.
    • Get up without hitting snooze!!!

    Have a great day!

    I like your attitude "even a minute is more." That is so true, and I often discount the smallest change that could actually end up making such a big impact.

    Peace and joy!
  • bcTRAI
    bcTRAI Posts: 414 Member
    bcTRAI wrote: »
    JFT Wednesday
    1. Water :)
    2. Bake for guild mtg :)
    3. Meeting :)
    4. Pick up repair :)
    5. Brush and floss :#
    6. Bed by 10:30 :/ missed by 1/2 hour AGAIN

    JFT Thursday
    1. Water
    2. Laundry
    3. Binding for Mark's quilt
    4. Research coffee pots
    5. Part for vacuum
    6. Brush and floss
    7. Bed by 10:30
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,274 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    I’ve had acid reflux since 3am.
    All I’ve had all day is milk milk and more milk!

    I moaned to my partner, he had no sympathy, he said I shouldn’t of ate all the M&Ms last night :lol:

    So not that it’s relevant but I’m in the green today woohoo??

    So sorry your still not feeling well. Hey ... tell hubby when your pregnant, M&Ms are OK ( but only because you are pregnant ;) )
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,157 Member
    sdmlr wrote: »
    I am out of control. Today is the day to take that back. I stepped on the scale today. The only way I know to reset my brain is to post my weight to you all. I don't ever so this out of fear, but here it goes. I weighed 194.4. I am 5'3" and my mom died with cancer and congestive heart failure that she hid from us in 2015. I don't want to end up that way, so I am leaning on you guys for accountability and thank you in advance.

    First steps and all that!
    You won’t find judgement here.

    I’m so sorry about your Mum, I’m sure she wouldn’t want the same for you either!
    So let’s get you where you need to be!
    Do you have a goal weight in mind?
    Or any short term goals?
  • missheidi
    missheidi Posts: 465 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    joan6630 wrote: »
    @Bex953172 - I feel for you. My youngest son weighed over 9 pounds, and those last 2 months were awful ... especially trying to sleep. I am sure everything is fine .... just normal pregnancy stuff .... but like @missheidi said, it is always good to mention all this to your doctor to be sure. You rest as much as you can.

    And YES .... you are the best diet coach!! But you just wait .... come April ..... I'll be watching you ;)

    Well I’m 34 weeks today, my growth scan last week estimated the baby to be about 4lb 1. But even that buts baby on the 10th percentile which is the low end of average baby size so I think all in all I’m looking at a 6/7lb baby again! So I don’t know why it’s so uncomfortable this time!

    I can see my tummy moving from the outside now, which is pretty cool lol my partner finds it creepy haha

    Anyway I’ve also just been sent to sleep on the sofa again! Acid reflux making me cough!
    It’s like 3.45am lol!! All I’ve got now is the rabbit banging his feet in his cage! Yay for me!

    Fortunately milk has helped with the reflux!

    Lol. My first was 3'10". He was the early one. Second one at full term was still a couple grams short of 5'. I'm not good at growing the babies.
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,157 Member
    missheidi wrote: »
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    joan6630 wrote: »
    @Bex953172 - I feel for you. My youngest son weighed over 9 pounds, and those last 2 months were awful ... especially trying to sleep. I am sure everything is fine .... just normal pregnancy stuff .... but like @missheidi said, it is always good to mention all this to your doctor to be sure. You rest as much as you can.

    And YES .... you are the best diet coach!! But you just wait .... come April ..... I'll be watching you ;)

    Well I’m 34 weeks today, my growth scan last week estimated the baby to be about 4lb 1. But even that buts baby on the 10th percentile which is the low end of average baby size so I think all in all I’m looking at a 6/7lb baby again! So I don’t know why it’s so uncomfortable this time!

    I can see my tummy moving from the outside now, which is pretty cool lol my partner finds it creepy haha

    Anyway I’ve also just been sent to sleep on the sofa again! Acid reflux making me cough!
    It’s like 3.45am lol!! All I’ve got now is the rabbit banging his feet in his cage! Yay for me!

    Fortunately milk has helped with the reflux!

    Lol. My first was 3'10". He was the early one. Second one at full term was still a couple grams short of 5'. I'm not good at growing the babies.

    3.10! Awh how tiny! How long did he have to spend in special care?

    My smallest was 6lb 6. And she was classed as a small baby. (Which is why I get growth scans now) She didn’t feel small! Haha my eldest was 7.10! And she’s big now for a 4 year old lol!
    She’s gonna be a teenager before I know it!

    She starts school in September! :scream:
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,157 Member
    sdmlr wrote: »
    Thank you all and my goal weight is 150 and I my goal for the rest of today is to log everything. Tomorrow my goal is to get back on my treadmill.

    That’s brilliant!
    I wish I had a treadmill lol!
  • missheidi
    missheidi Posts: 465 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    missheidi wrote: »
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    joan6630 wrote: »
    @Bex953172 - I feel for you. My youngest son weighed over 9 pounds, and those last 2 months were awful ... especially trying to sleep. I am sure everything is fine .... just normal pregnancy stuff .... but like @missheidi said, it is always good to mention all this to your doctor to be sure. You rest as much as you can.

    And YES .... you are the best diet coach!! But you just wait .... come April ..... I'll be watching you ;)

    Well I’m 34 weeks today, my growth scan last week estimated the baby to be about 4lb 1. But even that buts baby on the 10th percentile which is the low end of average baby size so I think all in all I’m looking at a 6/7lb baby again! So I don’t know why it’s so uncomfortable this time!

    I can see my tummy moving from the outside now, which is pretty cool lol my partner finds it creepy haha

    Anyway I’ve also just been sent to sleep on the sofa again! Acid reflux making me cough!
    It’s like 3.45am lol!! All I’ve got now is the rabbit banging his feet in his cage! Yay for me!

    Fortunately milk has helped with the reflux!

    Lol. My first was 3'10". He was the early one. Second one at full term was still a couple grams short of 5'. I'm not good at growing the babies.

    3.10! Awh how tiny! How long did he have to spend in special care?

    My smallest was 6lb 6. And she was classed as a small baby. (Which is why I get growth scans now) She didn’t feel small! Haha my eldest was 7.10! And she’s big now for a 4 year old lol!
    She’s gonna be a teenager before I know it!

    She starts school in September! :scream:

    He was born may 27 and came home June 18. His due date was July 9. He still a shrimp at 13. Has Asperger's and some sensory issues so he doesn't eat very well.
  • missheidi
    missheidi Posts: 465 Member
    If anyone sees the truck I've been run over by, please let me know. :o
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,157 Member
    missheidi wrote: »
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    missheidi wrote: »
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    joan6630 wrote: »
    @Bex953172 - I feel for you. My youngest son weighed over 9 pounds, and those last 2 months were awful ... especially trying to sleep. I am sure everything is fine .... just normal pregnancy stuff .... but like @missheidi said, it is always good to mention all this to your doctor to be sure. You rest as much as you can.

    And YES .... you are the best diet coach!! But you just wait .... come April ..... I'll be watching you ;)

    Well I’m 34 weeks today, my growth scan last week estimated the baby to be about 4lb 1. But even that buts baby on the 10th percentile which is the low end of average baby size so I think all in all I’m looking at a 6/7lb baby again! So I don’t know why it’s so uncomfortable this time!

    I can see my tummy moving from the outside now, which is pretty cool lol my partner finds it creepy haha

    Anyway I’ve also just been sent to sleep on the sofa again! Acid reflux making me cough!
    It’s like 3.45am lol!! All I’ve got now is the rabbit banging his feet in his cage! Yay for me!

    Fortunately milk has helped with the reflux!

    Lol. My first was 3'10". He was the early one. Second one at full term was still a couple grams short of 5'. I'm not good at growing the babies.

    3.10! Awh how tiny! How long did he have to spend in special care?

    My smallest was 6lb 6. And she was classed as a small baby. (Which is why I get growth scans now) She didn’t feel small! Haha my eldest was 7.10! And she’s big now for a 4 year old lol!
    She’s gonna be a teenager before I know it!

    She starts school in September! :scream:

    He was born may 27 and came home June 18. His due date was July 9. He still a shrimp at 13. Has Asperger's and some sensory issues so he doesn't eat very well.

    My auntie was told she couldn’t have kids, miraculously got pregnant, had pre-e and gave birth at 27 weeks! I think he was about 2lb?
    And he’s now 17? I think lol and he’s still small too! But no other issues as far as I’m aware!

    Does he have mild Aspergers or is it quite severe? There’s like a whole spectrum isn’t there on how badly you can be affected, if at all!
  • MLHC1
    MLHC1 Posts: 678 Member
    MLHC1 wrote: »
    1/17 Wednesday JFT:

    ✔▪Regular morning routine for kids
    ✔▪Breakfast w/ hubby
    ✔▪Prepare slow cooker meal for dinner
    ✔▪Bake banana-nut bread for Dad
    [Have to do this ⬆️ bananas are ready!!]
    ❌▪Work on Research Abstract
    ✔▪Lunch
    ✔▪Mailbox
    ✔▪Run by WM
    ✔▪Pick up doc. from OBGYN office
    ✔▪Finalize parking permit for 3rd trimester
    ✔▪Pick up kiddos early from school
    ✔▪Medical School Grad. Tour & Dinner
    [Family is having slow cooker meal]
    ✔▪Bedtime by 10 pm

    Yesterday wore me out. I was at the Medical school for 3.5 hours. The tour took about 2 hrs so I definitely got my exercise in yesterday. Straight walking, up and down stairs throughout the whole school! It was awesome but by the time we made it to dinner, I was tired. Lol!! I accomplished a ton yesterday but I did not get any work done on my research abstract.

    1/18 Thursday JFT:

    ✔▪Regular morning routine for kids
    ✔▪Breakfast w/ hubby
    ✔▪Meeting at Lab, review research work
    [On campus ➡️✔20 min. walking]
    ✔▪Lunch
    ✔▪Rest ~ 20 min.
    ✔▪Regular afternoon routine for kids
    ✔▪Pick up teen from track
    ✔▪Prepare Dinner
    ✔▪Dinner by 7 pm
    ▪Bedtime by 10 pm➡️maybe earlier

    I'm a bit tired today so I plan to get to bed as soon as possible. I want to be rested so I can be productive tomorrow and get back to my exercise routine.

    I'm proud of everyone for sticking with it!! The JFT posts are incredible. I know we all have days we struggle but that is why you focus one day at a time, so you can pick up and start fresh the next day.

    Welcome to ALL the newbies
  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
    cschmitz110515 wrote: »
    clicketykeys wrote: »
    cschmitz110515 wrote: »
    Recap W 1/17


    Usually don't go to Settings, so didn't think of that. Done! Fiber now easily tracked. :smiley: Thanks for the tip @clicketykeys!

    Got my fiber amount on there, too. Thanks, Clicketykeys for the how-to...and thanks Cschmitz for the reminder (I think, lol). I hadn't even thought of it...and I am seeing that I've got to change my eating to get more fiber in.
  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
    jdelaroy wrote: »
    Hi everyone, It looks like you guys are all doing a fantastic job.

    I had a pretty good day yesterday. Except I was freaking tired.

    You had a GREAT day yesterday getting in all your goals! That's fantastic. Could you be tired because you are cutting out the sugar (don't know if you are cutting out a large amount) and your body is trying to adjust? Just a thought.

    Keep up the great work...10 cups of water...I am impressed :)

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