JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018
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mytime6630 wrote: »PackerFanInGB wrote: »
You do not need to send me ANYTHING back! You have your hands full with 3 little ones! Just seeing a picture when you guys get it will make me smile as wide as my face! LOL! It's really cool because I think about you and the girls the whole time I work on it and it just makes my heart happy. I cannot WAIT to send it, and I'm really hoping I don't ruin it doing this next step since I've never done this part before!
Correction: @bcTRAI already wrote back and thinks you will love it too. So excited!
I knew Bex will love it!!!! I am so excited also for when she gets it!! And you are experiencing also the joy in making a special gift for someone --- nothing can ever compare! So much love goes into something like this! I am digging out fabric today to make a quilt for my cousin, who was just diagnosed with cancer. So I want to find a pattern that will go together quickly. I am thinking of just a lap size - as people have told me that when getting chemo, its nice to have a quilt because they tend to get cold. She does live in florida though. SO now I have to scramble and get chemo hats made for her also. But Tracy, I am so proud of you for not giving up. The quilt is so beautiful, and it will look even more beautiful once you have it all finished!!!!
Haha I feel like a kid at Christmas waiting for it!3 -
mytime6630 wrote: »PackerFanInGB wrote: »
You do not need to send me ANYTHING back! You have your hands full with 3 little ones! Just seeing a picture when you guys get it will make me smile as wide as my face! LOL! It's really cool because I think about you and the girls the whole time I work on it and it just makes my heart happy. I cannot WAIT to send it, and I'm really hoping I don't ruin it doing this next step since I've never done this part before!
Correction: @bcTRAI already wrote back and thinks you will love it too. So excited!
I knew Bex will love it!!!! I am so excited also for when she gets it!! And you are experiencing also the joy in making a special gift for someone --- nothing can ever compare! So much love goes into something like this! I am digging out fabric today to make a quilt for my cousin, who was just diagnosed with cancer. So I want to find a pattern that will go together quickly. I am thinking of just a lap size - as people have told me that when getting chemo, its nice to have a quilt because they tend to get cold. She does live in florida though. SO now I have to scramble and get chemo hats made for her also. But Tracy, I am so proud of you for not giving up. The quilt is so beautiful, and it will look even more beautiful once you have it all finished!!!!
Haha I feel like a kid at Christmas waiting for it!
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PackerFanInGB wrote: »PackerFanInGB wrote: »Lol is anyone actually doing the daily Mile challenge?
We could change it if everyone would prefer something else?
I reached a mile yesterday for the first time since surgery. I have been having to take it slow, working up to a mile per the therapist. So, I plan to continue walking a mile every day at the very least.
I hope you get some rest and feel better, Bexy! I'm pinning the layers of your quilt together today! then i start stitching to "quilt" it. I've never done this step before. I have always tied quilts off with yarn or ribbon instead, so cross your fingers I don't wreck it! LOL! I want to send you a pic of it soooo bad, but I won't because we both want it to be a surprise when it arrives at your house!
Omg I know I'm absolutely dying to see it! But I agree! It's gonna be much more exciting to keep it hidden from me!
Have you shown Joan and others in a private message?
Ive actually asked my partner to get my crochet stuff out. I wanted to make you a little thank you gift in return. But unsure on what to make as of yet! Need to see what colours I've got and how much etc.
I did! I sent pics to both Joan & bcTRAI's email accounts! Also my mom's. Joan and my mom both think you will love it and I was so excited to hear that. I just sent the pics to @bcTRAI email a few minutes ago so will hear back from her when she checks her email.
You do not need to send me ANYTHING back! You have your hands full with 3 little ones! Just seeing a picture when you guys get it will make me smile as wide as my face! LOL! It's really cool because I think about you and the girls the whole time I work on it and it just makes my heart happy. I cannot WAIT to send it, and I'm really hoping I don't ruin it doing this next step since I've never done this part before!
Correction: @bcTRAI already wrote back and thinks you will love it too. So excited!
I’m excited to see this too! My email is traceyschriver@shaw.ca1 -
Aw this whole quilt story makes me feel all warm and fuzzy!
@slittlemeister - enjoy your sunshine! You really deserve this break from work. Hope you can relax and enjoy.
My sister is home. Not completely out of the woods but improving slowly. It’s an hour long trip to the hospital at the best of times but today a combo of rain, public transport nightmares and then traffic meant I spent over 4 hours going to the hospital, then to her place and then home again. And don’t want to think about what I ended up having to spend on cabs because the Underground was having problems! Ah well..
Saturday goals recap
- morning workout ✅
- Hot yoga at 8:30 ✅
- Did some laundry and grocery shopping
- Picked up sister and got her home
- In bed by 10, but coughing still so who knows if I’ll sleep!
Sunday goals
- morning workout
- Finish laundry
- Write lesson plan
- Online grocery shop
- Amazon
- Early night
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Good Evening Sisters. It's 8:37p.m. here in North Carolina. I am reflecting on this past week and thinking on how I can improve and impact this upcoming week. One thing you've all given me to carry the rest of this journey is this nugget: GIVE MYSELF CREDIT FOR MY "DO'S and DON'T BEAT MYSELF UP
FOR MY DON'TS".
Time to take assessment of what's been accomplished, and implement new ideas to help further my journey. I must learn to post in a better way. My scale is not working so I need to go get weighed properly this week.
Thank you all for posting. I love it here💜6 -
Aw this whole quilt story makes me feel all warm and fuzzy!
@slittlemeister - enjoy your sunshine! You really deserve this break from work. Hope you can relax and enjoy.
My sister is home. Not completely out of the woods but improving slowly. It’s an hour long trip to the hospital at the best of times but today a combo of rain, public transport nightmares and then traffic meant I spent over 4 hours going to the hospital, then to her place and then home again. And don’t want to think about what I ended up having to spend on cabs because the Underground was having problems! Ah well..
Saturday goals recap
- morning workout ✅
- Hot yoga at 8:30 ✅
- Did some laundry and grocery shopping
- Picked up sister and got her home
- In bed by 10, but coughing still so who knows if I’ll sleep!
Sunday goals
- morning workout
- Finish laundry
- Write lesson plan
- Online grocery shop
- Amazon
- Early night
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maryrobinson40 wrote: »Good Evening Sisters. It's 8:37p.m. here in North Carolina. I am reflecting on this past week and thinking on how I can improve and impact this upcoming week. One thing you've all given me to carry the rest of this journey is this nugget: GIVE MYSELF CREDIT FOR MY "DO'S and DON'T BEAT MYSELF UP
FOR MY DON'TS".
Time to take assessment of what's been accomplished, and implement new ideas to help further my journey. I must learn to post in a better way. My scale is not working so I need to go get weighed properly this week.
Thank you all for posting. I love it here💜
I’m not sure if you do it already or not but I take measurements at the beginning of each month. It’s helped me realize that even when the scale isn’t budging what I am doing is working.
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JFT - Saturday October 6
2L of Water 😕 only 1L
Calories in Green by 150 - 😂😂😂 I don’t know why I even put that yesterday I knew it wouldn’t happen
Outside 15 Minutes - 😕 probably all told, yes but it wasn’t for peace
Groceries
5 Fruits and Veggies - 1/5
Walk 1 Mile - 😕 according to my phone yes, but it was shooing and not purposeful
Only 1 Evening Snack -😂😂😂 my cousin bought a meat and fruit tray to have in the evening. Oh don’t forget the chips!!!
Write in Journal - 😕
Stay Focused! - 🙂 I al least thought about my journey before putting the food in!
JFT - Sunday October 7
2L of water
Walk 1 mile
5 fruits & veggies
Be mindful of what I’m eating!
Today I have a gender reveal party. I will be coming home from that to make pies and get ready for our Thanksgiving dinner tonight. I am going to log everything but not worry about how far over I am! If I don’t worry and beat myself up over it it will be a successful day!
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I am back from taking 9 days of JFTs in a row. My son sent us on a Caribbean cruise.
9/28 reading on the plane
9/29 nice morning with my husband before getting the shuttle to the terminal and time relaxing waiting for our room to be open texting our son, night swim with my husband.
9/30 & 10/1 walks on decks, swims in the pool, listening to string trios
10/2 & 3 swims at beautiful beaches and time at a bar over looking the Caribbean with WiFi letting our son and daughter know we were have fun and good weather despite Tropical Storm Kirk
10/4 margarita and guacamole relaxing before getting back on ship and a nice swim after touring
10/5 having a small afternoon tea together
10/6 a day with my son and daughter in law4 -
Disregard the above post! I have another thread I post in about taking time for ourselves and I was confused:
I am back from taking 9 days of JFTs in a row. My son sent us on a Caribbean cruise.
I got over 10,000 steps most days on my trip between walking the deck, shopping and walks through port and air terminals.
I swam in the Caribbean or the ship pools between 45 minutes to an hour each day except the day down and back. I didn't just lean on the side of the pool and drink a cocktail although I am not putting that down I just like water exercise.
I ate alot but we only had 2 lunches and a few snacks since we weren't that hungry after lovely breakfasts.
We don't drink a lot but had a little more than usual: twice had wine with dinner and I had a cocktail 4 times during the cruise.
I didn't gain weight! I was told to expect a small gain and was fine with that but was able to avoid that.
I came back healthier with all that increased exercise. I am sure the food was rich but plenty of fruits and vegetables and protein with moderate carbs. Definitely desserts every day.
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Oh my goodness! So much has been happening!
@PackerFanInGB and @Bex953172 I can't wait to see the quilt and to see Bex's face when she sees it for the first time! There had better be photo evidence! Lol.
@mytime6630 Have fun with the Grands! Spoil them but not yourself! You've got this down!
@Snowflake1968 Happy Thanksgiving Day to you and yours! I hope you are having a great day! I think I might try the card game exercise "game" you did. It sounds pretty awesome.
@Faebert Take good care of yourself! Your sister needs to you be healthy and not worn down. If she knows that you are worn down it will probably affect her adversely. Take the rest you need and get rid of that cold!
@maryrobinson40 I like your idea of making a list. I think that that would be a good idea for me as well!
@AJB1014 Feel better soon. I wish I had a steam bath! That must be so cool. In the middle of winter when I catch a chill, I tend to take lots of hot showers to try and warm up. My skin gets so dry! Lol.3 -
This weekend has been so laid back. I spent yesterday not doing anything! I spent the day on the couch on my phone. Not the best way to spend the day but I did not feel well AT ALL. Not sure why. I woke up this morning thinking that I may have the beginnings of a cold but now it's later in the day and my sinuses have cleared up and my voice isn't raspy anymore. It makes me think that I do not.
Today's goals are simple!
JFT, 10-7-18
1. Work on story
2. Go food shopping
3. Finish laundry
4. Dont stay up too late
Tomorrow is Columbus Day here in the US. Kind of a strange holiday but it is a federal one so the bank is closed! I dont have to go to work until Tuesday. I have to check with LM and MG who is opening because I told a friend of mine that I would get her special needs son(who is an awesome awesome dude!) on the van on Tuesday mornings. I will text them tomorrow and find out. The DH is in the living room playing video games. I think I might go outside and write out on the deck. I need some quiet.
I hope everyone has a great day!4 -
JFT - Sunday 10/7/18
1) Log all my food for the day
2) Stay "in the green" with my calories
3) Drink 8 glasses of water before having Diet Coke
4) Work on orders from my shop
JFY - Saturday 10/6/18
1) Log all my food for the day
2) Stay "in the green" with my calories
3) Drink 8 glasses of water before having Diet Coke
4) Go to the gym
5) Go for a ride and check out the beautiful Vermont foliage The picture doesn't really show any of the foliage we saw (which was great this weekend), but shows a really nice waterfall we saw along the way.
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sarah74_vt wrote: »JFT - Sunday 10/7/18
1) Log all my food for the day
2) Stay "in the green" with my calories
3) Drink 8 glasses of water before having Diet Coke
4) Work on orders from my shop
5) Go for a ride and check out the beautiful Vermont foliage The picture doesn't really show any of the foliage we saw (which was great this weekend), but shows a really nice waterfall we saw along the way.
Beautiful Picture!! Where do you live? I would love to see waterfalls! I was going to ask you ... you always have down to drink 8 glasses of water before you have a diet coke. Do you just try and drink all your water in the morning, or do you just have your diet coke late in the day? I am trying so hard to get in my water (which I never do), and also trying to give up diet coke, and thought I might also try this.0 -
JFT, Saturday
1. go to the gym Already done! Ended up doing 90 minutes on the treadmill!I was almost finished, when a friend came in, so I planned to do just 15 minutes. Got to talking, and before I knew it, another 45 minutes. Love having friends to talk to while on the treadmill
2. get out halloween stuff - grandsons will be here next weekend!!
3. bake zucchinni and pumpkin bread
4. go to the grocery store - get some pumpkins for grandsons to carve
5. go and get a air mattress so we have enough beds !
6. October challenge -- go out for a walk tonite!!!!
7. Drink WATER!!!
8. Mindful eating -- think before I BUY anything -- especially that crazy halloween candy!!
Here is is, almost evening, and I didn't get my goals posted for today!! But .... I did finish up most of my saturday goals .... except a lot of them I did today!
Goals tomorrow will be simple, as I have a doctors appt
Monday, Oct 8
1. go to OB/ doctor yearly checkup
2. help hubby with shipping
3. log all food
4. concentrate -- 5+ veggies
5. concentrate on 8+ cups water
6. October challenge -- go out for a walk!!
October CHALLENGE = 1 mile walk
1. N/A
2. N/A
3. -- unless walking in the mall counts!
4.
5. But since I worked all day cleaning, hoping that will count??
6.
7.
@Faebert - I am glad your sister is out of the hospital, but wow, 4 hrs is a very long commute. Please take good care of yourself as well. It is very hard when someone we love is suffering, and you have to be there for them and be strong. But remember you are also important, so I hope you are able to stay well rested.. I will keep your sister in my prayers.
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mytime6630 wrote: »sarah74_vt wrote: »JFT - Sunday 10/7/18
1) Log all my food for the day
2) Stay "in the green" with my calories
3) Drink 8 glasses of water before having Diet Coke
4) Work on orders from my shop
5) Go for a ride and check out the beautiful Vermont foliage The picture doesn't really show any of the foliage we saw (which was great this weekend), but shows a really nice waterfall we saw along the way.
Beautiful Picture!! Where do you live? I would love to see waterfalls! I was going to ask you ... you always have down to drink 8 glasses of water before you have a diet coke. Do you just try and drink all your water in the morning, or do you just have your diet coke late in the day? I am trying so hard to get in my water (which I never do), and also trying to give up diet coke, and thought I might also try this.
Thanks! I live in Vermont...it's beautiful this time of year.
Yes, generally I try to drink all my water for the day early on and then I'll have a Diet Coke in the evening. Some days it takes me all day to drink the water so I never bother having the soda. I used to drink 3-4 Diet Cokes a day, so doing this has really helped me cut that down a lot. Now, if I go out to eat, I don't do as well because I usually will have soda at a restaurant, but most days it works out pretty well for me.4 -
sarah74_vt wrote: »JFT - Sunday 10/7/18
1) Log all my food for the day
2) Stay "in the green" with my calories
3) Drink 8 glasses of water before having Diet Coke
4) Work on orders from my shop
JFY - Saturday 10/6/18
1) Log all my food for the day
2) Stay "in the green" with my calories
3) Drink 8 glasses of water before having Diet Coke
4) Go to the gym
5) Go for a ride and check out the beautiful Vermont foliage The picture doesn't really show any of the foliage we saw (which was great this weekend), but shows a really nice waterfall we saw along the way.
This makes me happy. My beautiful sister... Wonderful picture.2 -
mytime6630 wrote: »JFT, Saturday
1. go to the gym Already done! Ended up doing 90 minutes on the treadmill!I was almost finished, when a friend came in, so I planned to do just 15 minutes. Got to talking, and before I knew it, another 45 minutes. Love having friends to talk to while on the treadmill
2. get out halloween stuff - grandsons will be here next weekend!!
3. bake zucchinni and pumpkin bread
4. go to the grocery store - get some pumpkins for grandsons to carve
5. go and get a air mattress so we have enough beds !
6. October challenge -- go out for a walk tonite!!!!
7. Drink WATER!!!
8. Mindful eating -- think before I BUY anything -- especially that crazy halloween candy!!
Here is is, almost evening, and I didn't get my goals posted for today!! But .... I did finish up most of my saturday goals .... except a lot of them I did today!
Goals tomorrow will be simple, as I have a doctors appt
Monday, Oct 8
1. go to OB/ doctor yearly checkup
2. help hubby with shipping
3. log all food
4. concentrate -- 5+ veggies
5. concentrate on 8+ cups water
6. October challenge -- go out for a walk!!
October CHALLENGE = 1 mile walk
1. N/A
2. N/A
3. -- unless walking in the mall counts!
4.
5. But since I worked all day cleaning, hoping that will count??
6.
7.
@Faebert - I am glad your sister is out of the hospital, but wow, 4 hrs is a very long commute. Please take good care of yourself as well. It is very hard when someone we love is suffering, and you have to be there for them and be strong. But remember you are also important, so I hope you are able to stay well rested.. I will keep your sister in my prayers.
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HEGoddard0928 wrote: »
JFT, 10-7-18
1. Work on story😀 Got a beginning, middle and end!
2. Go food shopping😐 Just didn't feel like doing it! I'm going to get up early tomorrow and do it first thing
3. Finish laundry😀
4. Dont stay up too late😁 Honestly, I'm pooped. I don't think I'll be up past 11.
JFT, 10-8-18
1. Up by 830
2. Log food
3. Food shopping
4. Fold clothes
5. Do story research
6. Text MG re Tues open
7. Dishes
8. Bed prep @ 945
9. Lights off @ 10302 -
Hello all! I know I've been MIA for over a week, but I've had an off week. I think half of this was the ongoing stress at work-I finally heard I will be reimbursed for the PTO, but that was on Friday after worrying about it all week. I also felt like I was getting sick all week, so I ended up going to bed early a lot. I ended up eating a lot of comfort food also, because I am a major emotional eater. I think the other half was some self-sabotage. I am over halfway on my weight loss journey, I only have just over 20 pounds to lose, clothes are fitting well, people are noticing. Some of this is scary, as it means I have things to lose (other than weight-ha!). I do have a pattern of self-sabotaging when I'm close to success as a defense mechanism. If things are going well, that leaves me open to the fall.
Anyway, at the end of the week I didn't do as bad as I thought. My ongoing habits gave me a buffer. Despite some unhealthy eating, I was able to keep it to dinners, eating well for breakfast and lunch. I was shocked to see my weight maintained. But I'd like to get back on track. So here are my goals! BTW, I really really missed you all. So glad to be back.
For tomorrow:
Drink 80 oz. of water
Healthy eating, 1.2k to 1.4k calories
All 5 food groups
Exercise 30 minutes or do 1 mile
1 hour TV max, not while eating
Track food and exercise
Bed at 9:00, up at 6:004 -
I have received what I've prayed for and so much more. Before hearing about MFP I was pretty much a loner. I had gone through so much in every area of my life. I prayed for an accountability partner, genuine friendships, motivation and reasons not to procrastinate. I wanted a lifestyle of health and not another fad diet, someone like minded and non judgemental. I wanted a place to belong.
This site/this thread has given me all of these things and so much more.
I'm free to be MARY and the parts of me that I'm losing are making me stronger and better. This is therapy at its best. We spill our guts, we laugh, cry, scratch, burp, and even rant and it's absolutely great. We get it out and we get back to what's important...LIFE, LOVE, AND BETTER HEALTH.
JFNow... THANK EACH OF YOU TREMENDOUSLY!! For love, acceptance, and support.
I'll get on task with posting in the morning God willing.
I'm just enjoying thoughts of my sisters JFN.
Prayers for all of us and being good to myself by going to bed before 11:00p.m. my time.😇😀🙏4 -
Hello all! I know I've been MIA for over a week, but I've had an off week. I think half of this was the ongoing stress at work-I finally heard I will be reimbursed for the PTO, but that was on Friday after worrying about it all week. I also felt like I was getting sick all week, so I ended up going to bed early a lot. I ended up eating a lot of comfort food also, because I am a major emotional eater. I think the other half was some self-sabotage. I am over halfway on my weight loss journey, I only have just over 20 pounds to lose, clothes are fitting well, people are noticing. Some of this is scary, as it means I have things to lose (other than weight-ha!). I do have a pattern of self-sabotaging when I'm close to success as a defense mechanism. If things are going well, that leaves me open to the fall.
Anyway, at the end of the week I didn't do as bad as I thought. My ongoing habits gave me a buffer. Despite some unhealthy eating, I was able to keep it to dinners, eating well for breakfast and lunch. I was shocked to see my weight maintained. But I'd like to get back on track. So here are my goals! BTW, I really really missed you all. So glad to be back.
For tomorrow:
Drink 80 oz. of water
Healthy eating, 1.2k to 1.4k calories
All 5 food groups
Exercise 30 minutes or do 1 mile
1 hour TV max, not while eating
Track food and exercise
Bed at 9:00, up at 6:00
Missed you! Thank you for coming back... I understand self sabotage, I did it with relationships with guys. After my husband and I separated, my daughters suggested I get out and date... ONLINE DATING...worse than going to a bar or club. It's a mindless play on words. It's not dating. It's putting yourself in a lineup and from there to a firing squad... LMBO.
Anywhooo!! I'd message them until they wanted to meet, I'd think of reasons to get them to stop contacting me if they got too close and for me, wanting to meet was too close.
We can do this!! (((Hugs)))4 -
Thanks all for your words of support. Yesterday I did almost nothing - just housework and rested. I’m glad I forced myself to just stop as I’m definitely still sick - up in the night coughing. I wish I could take the day off today but there’s too much to do and I can’t put that all on my teaching assistant’s shoulders. I know the next two weeks will be super stressful but then we have a week’s break for half term. So - JFT style - I’m going to just think about one day at a time and get through it as best I can.
Sunday goals recap
- morning workout ❎ cough!
- Finish laundry ✅
- Write lesson plan ❎ up early now to do it
- Online grocery shop ✅
- Amazon ✅
- Early night ✅
Monday goals
- write lesson plan
- Workout? Prob need another rest day but will see how I feel after I finish this plan
- Pack girls’ snacks/schoolbags
- Leave early - buy milk on way
- do Good as Gold nomination on arrival at school
- Speak to buddy class re Wednesday
- Book hall for Wednesday
- Call mum and sister in lunch break
- Post medical referral form
- Choose work examples/assign assembly speaking roles
- Leave by 6
- Early night
Hope those of you with a national holiday today have a lovely day off. Happy Monday to you all x6 -
Happy Monday everyone
Just got back from the school run! So that's my Daily Mile done and it's only 9.30am!
I didn't eat great over the weekend.
My meals were okay but it was the endless snacking on biscuits, chocolate and crisps. I just had no control.
So err.. Not weighing myself today LOL!
General goals today
Water
The Daily Mile
Be in the green!
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maryrobinson40 wrote: »Missed you! Thank you for coming back... I understand self sabotage, I did it with relationships with guys. After my husband and I separated, my daughters suggested I get out and date... ONLINE DATING...worse than going to a bar or club. It's a mindless play on words. It's not dating. It's putting yourself in a lineup and from there to a firing squad... LMBO.
Anywhooo!! I'd message them until they wanted to meet, I'd think of reasons to get them to stop contacting me if they got too close and for me, wanting to meet was too close.
We can do this!! (((Hugs)))
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Welp - my streak is gone I'm shedding a tear about it. But I'm learning from it. I forgot to reset my password before the weekend, and couldn't log in on the app over the weekend for some reason. I probably could have made it work but I had friends staying the weekend. honestly I'm so proud of the work I've done so far, and knowing I can make it to a 150 day streak again makes it kind of inspiring to keep going. I saw lots of people talking about 1200+ day streaks and I guess I initially hoped that would be me this time around - but I'm way too much of a live in the moment type to keep that up. My phone is dead more often than not - I leave it behind - I hardly use apps. But I'm intentional in knowing that I needed to make smart choices, whether I'm logging it that second or not. And I did this weekend! I ordered a half order of eggs bene, skipped snacking, cooked dinner at home and did some moving! And I'm going to get right back on track today!5
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maryrobinson40 wrote: »I have received what I've prayed for and so much more. Before hearing about MFP I was pretty much a loner. I had gone through so much in every area of my life. I prayed for an accountability partner, genuine friendships, motivation and reasons not to procrastinate. I wanted a lifestyle of health and not another fad diet, someone like minded and non judgemental. I wanted a place to belong.
This site/this thread has given me all of these things and so much more.
I'm free to be MARY and the parts of me that I'm losing are making me stronger and better. This is therapy at its best. We spill our guts, we laugh, cry, scratch, burp, and even rant and it's absolutely great. We get it out and we get back to what's important...LIFE, LOVE, AND BETTER HEALTH.
JFNow... THANK EACH OF YOU TREMENDOUSLY!! For love, acceptance, and support.
I'll get on task with posting in the morning God willing.
I'm just enjoying thoughts of my sisters JFN.
Prayers for all of us and being good to myself by going to bed before 11:00p.m. my time.😇😀🙏
Wow!!! Thank you, Mary - for being part of my life too! You are a wonderful friend and cheerleader and I love you!!! You're kicking butt each and every day and I'm so proud of you!!!2 -
Hello all! I know I've been MIA for over a week, but I've had an off week. I think half of this was the ongoing stress at work-I finally heard I will be reimbursed for the PTO, but that was on Friday after worrying about it all week. I also felt like I was getting sick all week, so I ended up going to bed early a lot. I ended up eating a lot of comfort food also, because I am a major emotional eater. I think the other half was some self-sabotage. I am over halfway on my weight loss journey, I only have just over 20 pounds to lose, clothes are fitting well, people are noticing. Some of this is scary, as it means I have things to lose (other than weight-ha!). I do have a pattern of self-sabotaging when I'm close to success as a defense mechanism. If things are going well, that leaves me open to the fall.
Anyway, at the end of the week I didn't do as bad as I thought. My ongoing habits gave me a buffer. Despite some unhealthy eating, I was able to keep it to dinners, eating well for breakfast and lunch. I was shocked to see my weight maintained. But I'd like to get back on track. So here are my goals! BTW, I really really missed you all. So glad to be back.
For tomorrow:
Drink 80 oz. of water
Healthy eating, 1.2k to 1.4k calories
All 5 food groups
Exercise 30 minutes or do 1 mile
1 hour TV max, not while eating
Track food and exercise
Bed at 9:00, up at 6:00
Hiiiii welcome back! Missed you too - but I hear you! I disappeared over the weekend but the important part is that we're back!!!3 -
JFT - Sunday October 7
2L of water -😕
Walk 1 mile - 😕 not purposely, but probably about 4 miles while I was cooking and prepping
5 fruits & veggies - 2/5
Be mindful of what I’m eating! 🙂 I think I was pretty mindful even when I ate chips I was mindfully eating them.😂
JFT- Monday October 8
2L of water
Calories in Green
Walk 1 mile
5 fruits & veggies
Exercise 30 minutes
Get crafty!!!!!
Stay focused!
We had a wonderful day yesterday. There will be a new baby girl joining the family in February. Sat with one of my favourite cousins and enjoyed a nice visit.
Michaela and I come home and made 3 pies, a could of side dishes, got the turkey in the roaster. I never sat down until 9pm!
Today is officially Thanksgiving, I am going to do some crafting and possibly some inventory on paint colours and such I need.4
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