JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018
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maryrobinson40 wrote: »Hi Sisters!!! Hope everyone survived today's events.
Update on me... Went to the clinic today.... They did a Pap
Smear and a biopsy on me. Ouchie!!! Hope I don't gross everyone out
with what I'm about to share...
I haven't had intercourse in over 8 years. So it was like being a virgin
all over again. The doc is positioned ready for me and just when she tells me
to scoot down farther on the table... CRAMP!!! POW! In my thigh.😂
Could barely spread my legs... I said DOC, I'VE BEEN MIA FOR YEARS,
YOU'RE IN UNCHARTERED TERRITORY. My body doesn't recognize this position.
LMBO!!! And she began her probe with a small speculum. And she's talking to the help
nurse about my V.... This one's to small, I cranked it as far as it would go. I can't see
in her, Find me the bigger one, The large, yes the large. She apologized and inserted
the large. I'm cranking this one too. I said doc, is everything looking alright down
there? Yes, she says... Well doc I wanna know if there are any abnormalities?
None that I can see, everything looks ok.
I will get the results later and they're talking scheduling an ultrasound next time I'm in.
I tell my daughter about my concerns and she says... What Mom, you wanted to
know if you had a pretty *kitten*... I said, yeah I haven't seen it, and I was wondering if it
would still turn a man on? She burst into laughter... Mommy! I just can't with you.😂😂😂
I said, that was way too much action for an inactive V.
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Hi all. Had a very unbalanced day. Woke up late, scarfed half a breakfast and went to lunch late. Ended up leaving work late, but sticking to working out. That left most of my calories for dinner, and by that point I was soooo hungry. Need to work on a better balance for food throughout the day. Also not being late all the time to work, so hard for me. @sophia_alegria11 let me know if you have any tips!
@cschmitz110515 Look at all those smileys! Nice work not eating the samples!
@snowflake1968 I hear you with the depression, it's awful. Be sure to be kind to yourself and stick to your routines as much as possible. This too shall pass. You are stronger than the depression, my friend!
@maryrobinson40 Those appointments are the WORST. Because of my body the examination is usually quite painful as well, and I find I feel very vulnerable and exposed (literally and emotionally!). Take care of yourself today, and remember you are perfect just as you are.
For Today:
Up with alarm-utter fail! Slept past it and had a half hour to get ready
Drink 80 oz. of water ✅
Work out 30 minutes ✅
Do a load of laundry ✅ ✅
Follow the Mayo Clinic Diet 2-week plan (DAY 3!) ✅
Track and post here ✅
For tomorrow:
Up with alarm
Drink 80 oz. of water
Work out 30 minutes
Have fun on my date
Follow the Mayo Clinic Diet 2-week plan (DAY 4, 10 to go!)
Track and post here
I used to be late for work all the time because I am not a morning person. I finally after struggling for years made myself stop using the snooze button. It made me stop oversleeping. I also started going to bed a bit earlier each day. It made a huge difference. It sucked getting into this routine and took me a couple months but I've kept it up for about 15 years now.
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slittlemeister wrote: »Busy day yesterday - I ended up doing a job application! It's not quite finished yet, need to finish today as deadline is midnight. It looks like the perfect role. Unfortunately, it might involve quite a big salary cut. I will have to try to haggle, if I get the job
Good luck on the job! Haggle lots if you get it!
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Thought of the day: Why are babies so good at pick-pocketing
It sounds like there is a story behind that thought. I remember getting home from getting groceries one time to find a big pack of Duracell batteries in my bags. I did not pay for them. My daughter must have put them in the cart from the display while I was busy paying... they are quick little people.1 -
clicketykeys wrote: »3. Class 2-3: Present Machiavelli projects. Reflection 45. WM ch 2. Add to class website; update class websites. Need to practice subject/object pronouns (my friend and I / my friend and me).
I was an adult taking a computer course before I finally had someone explain this to me that made sense. I still question it every time I say/write it though.
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Sofia_Alegria wrote: »Good Thursday Morning to All,
A propos, I’m on Day 6 now: Find a Diet Coach. I’ve thought about this and can’t seem to find anyone around me whom I would like to ask so, like some others on this thread, I’m making myself accountable to y’all. I think this would work great for me. We are after all on the same journey and each one of us knows about the struggles and successes. Needless to say there are no judgements so I feel totally comfortable with sharing and being held accountable by the group.
I only use this group for a diet coach. I don't want my friends and family nagging me or telling me what they think I should. I find too many people believe all the fad diets and I just am not doing that. This saves arguments for me, I come on here post my goals and then the next day admit success or not. I have a hard time coming here after a bad day, but do it anyway and know you all understand!
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sarah74_vt wrote: »JFY (Wednesday, 11/28/18)
1) Log ALL my food for the day
2) Shovel the driveway (it's that time of year again)
3) Drink 8 glasses of water BEFORE having a Diet Coke
4) Stay "in the green" with my calorie intake for the day
JFT (Thursday, 11/29/18) --> Started dating my husband 26 years ago today.
1) Log ALL my food for the day
2) Go to the gym
3) Drink 8 glasses of water BEFORE having a Diet Coke
4) Stay "in the green" with my calorie intake for the day
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JFT - Wednesday Nov 28
2L of water - 2.25
Calories in Green - 151 in Red
5 something at bathroom break - I think I remember once!
5 fruit/veggie - 0/5
Walk 1 mile - Walked 1.2 kms while waiting for car at Costco. I am counting this!
Write in Journal -
Be Conscious of my choices! -
I just noticed I hadn't put in Only 1 Evening Snack - I need to add this because I had no evening snack last night!!!!
JFT - Thursday Nov 29
2L of water
Calories in Green
Only 1 Evening Snack
5 something at bathroom break
5 fruit/veggie
Walk 1 mile
Write in Journal
Be Conscious of my choices! Do not disappoint myself!
Yesterday was a frustrating day, but already today is better! I went to get winter tires on our car since I am losing the company car next week. I ordered them online from Costco. First call I get while they have it is that I ordered the wrong size tire. - $100 later they fortunately have 4 of the correct size in stock - 2nd attempt to switch the tires starts, I decide to go have a slice of pizza since I had already done my shopping and have gone through the registers. Just before I get sat down, the guy comes out to tell me that I have one lug nut on each tire stripped, they can't fix this. I go home start calling around for quotes to have this fixed, first quote - around $200. Hubby looks at it and says no way! Call for a 2nd quote - close to $700! Hubby questions what I am saying and tells me I'm not explaining it properly. I call Costco back to find out exactly what I should be saying because, apparently I'm an idiot and can't say it right???? I confirm that what I am saying is correct and they tell me to try a certain mechanic. I call that shop, tell them Costco sent me. He quotes $60-70, done make appointment! Hubby had to take it in because I still had to take company car in for the repair from yesterday to be completed. Hubby just texted me and it cost 52.50!!!! That was replacing all the lug nuts on all 4 tires!
Had another frustrating call with the VP yesterday. He thought I was done tomorrow, I had to correct him. Then he tells me we need to have a "steady" mobile, but not 24/7... I don't know what that is even supposed to mean. He then asks what we are doing for mobile hours right now, I tell him. He asks why the weekend guy has longer hours than the weeknight guy. I remind him that he told me to leave it as is. He says we need to look at that. Only one more week and I bet 100000 deep breaths to go!
The grands came for their weekly supper last night. I have put up some decorations. Jonah looks at my fridge display and after some serious thought and consideration says, " The Santas with Mickey and I are Santa Helpers, but I think the rest of them are real. Oh wait, no the one with Grampie is Santa's helper too because you can see his real hair. Yeah, yup, the rest of them are real the real Santa". The three "real" Santa's are my Dad, a drunk friend of my Father in Law that showed up to surprise the 4 grandchildren on Christmas Eve 1994 and the other one is my daughter's best friend, from before we moved here, Dad. I will take it and enjoy it because probably by next year he won't be believing at all.
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »Thought of the day: Why are babies so good at pick-pocketing
It sounds like there is a story behind that thought. I remember getting home from getting groceries one time to find a big pack of Duracell batteries in my bags. I did not pay for them. My daughter must have put them in the cart from the display while I was busy paying... they are quick little people.
there is, I thought I was going mad today for losing things out of my pocket! turns out she's been nicking it on the sly! my phone is still missing and im sure shes had it lol!!0 -
@jeschepp Getting up 15 to 20 minutes earlier seems to be helping me to get to work on time. I’ve started getting up @ 4:30 am to pray, read the Beck book, exercise and do a couple of things around the house. I find myself being able to head out the door a little bit before 7:00 a.m. which gets me to work @ a decent time.
I have a 45 minute drive; we live out in the country so it’s a beautiful scenic road, and about a 10 minute walk to my office. It’s hard to get up that early but it’s the only way to make sure I do what I need to do even if it means getting home and not doing much. I notice that even when I didn’t wake up that early, I didn’t do much after getting home from work so it’s been a good change for me. I don’t like feeling rushed and I’m at a stage in life where even if I wanted to go fast, my body just doesn’t move quick and pronto anymore
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@Snowflake1968
I only use this group for a diet coach. I don't want my friends and family nagging me or telling me what they think I should. I find too many people believe all the fad diets and I just am not doing that. This saves arguments for me, I come on here post my goals and then the next day admit success or not. I have a hard time coming here after a bad day, but do it anyway and know you all understand!
Yes, that sounds like very good reasoning. I feel the same.
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Hi peeps!
I need to go back to page 501 to read and catch up but I don't have time right now. I am having an extreme emotional eating day and I need to get on here to journal or I won't even try to stop myself.
I have my first year evaluation in 20 minutes. From what I have picked up so far, it is not going to be very good. Add that to the fact they still want to take away my job and have me do something else, along with less pay, and I'm feeling a bit emotional and overwhelmed...thus the pretzels and freshly ground honey roasted peanut butter for dip.
Just for Today:- Journal every damn emotional bite
- Read my ARC's, sit when eating, choose wisely.
- WATER - at least 3 bottles
- Activity
- Remain calm and keep an open mind. Keep a smile in my voice and in my eyes. DO. NOT. CRY.
- Be thankful for what is, and stop wishing for what is not.
- Update resume tonight. It's always a good idea to have an updated resume.
- Read next chapter of Beck's Diet Solution.
- Read a book and relax tonight before bed.
- Get up early without hitting snooze and do it all over again.
I'll catch up with y'all later! Hope you are all doing well. I'm thinking about you every day even when I didn't get on here! 4 -
Oh @PackerFanInGB! Just massive hugs to you. I’m heading to bed now but will be looking on here for your update. Can’t believe how badly your company have handled things. Remember that they moved the goalposts on you. Don’t get sad, get angry. Put the pretzels in the past and hold your head up high. Love and strength to you x3
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I’m feeling excited and nervous tonight. Bf is taking me away for the weekend tomorrow eve to celebrate my upcoming 40th. It’s a surprise although I know it’s a spa hotel. He’s saying bring a passport even though I am picking the girls up from my parents on Sunday at 5pm?! He’s either teasing or it’s a short flight! In our 3 years we’ve never been away together and have probably only had a couple of casual dinners out. This is a huge deal so of course I’m panicking over what to pack and wear etc! Got to calm down and get some sleep!
Thursday goals
- morning workout ✅
- Girls to take cakes to school for bake sale ✅
- Planning time - water not snacking! ✅
- Pay alarm company ✅
- Buy present for S ✅
- Research stocking fillers for kids ❎
- Arrange present exchange for godchildren✅
- Lunchtime run home for car✅
- Home on time to help with homework✅
- Pack for weekend away and girls pack ✅
- Early nights ✅ yes if I go to sleep now!!
Friday goals
- morning workout
- Do nails
- Check girls have everything for weekend and give them cash for school winter fair
- Pack bag ready in car
- Passport!!
- Early to school - print and trim for coming week
- Home at lunchtime for car
- leave by 5 the latest
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Oh @PackerFanInGB!
I cannot believe this!! I remember so well when you started this company ...it sounds like they are treating you so unfairly. I am so very sorry ... and pray that the evaluation will go better than you are fearing. You were a real asset when they hired you ...it just makes me so sick the way some employers treat people.
Massve hugs to you dear friend. Please let us know how it goes ... praying for the best. 0 -
😁🙌maryrobinson40 wrote: »Good Morning All!!! The good news is, I didn't gain back every pound I shed before Thanksgiving! However,
I did gain 2 pounds from eating every day. Too many collard greens.... Lol…. So, I'm not at all
upset about it because I ate well, and said NO to the right things.
Bad news, my blood pressure was at its highest yesterday... 181/97.
Stress level was up after some disturbing news from my 28 yr. old daughter. Prayed about it.
Doc says I need a change of atmosphere.. I totally agree.
JFT
TAKE GREAT NIECES TO THE BUS STOP🙌😁
PICK UP, AND TAKE MIDDLE DAUGHTER TO HER APPOINTMENT🙌😁
MINDFUL EATINGEATING🙌😁
WORK ON CHRISTMAS DECORATIONSDECORATIONS🙌😁
DRINK 4 WATER
EXERCISEEXERCISE😁🙌
READ
DO SOME ONLINE SEARCHING FOR PRICES
GET TO BED EARLY
MAKE SURE ALL MEDS ARE TAKEN
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PackerFanInGB wrote: »Hi peeps!
I need to go back to page 501 to read and catch up but I don't have time right now. I am having an extreme emotional eating day and I need to get on here to journal or I won't even try to stop myself.
I have my first year evaluation in 20 minutes. From what I have picked up so far, it is not going to be very good. Add that to the fact they still want to take away my job and have me do something else, along with less pay, and I'm feeling a bit emotional and overwhelmed...thus the pretzels and freshly ground honey roasted peanut butter for dip.
Just for Today:- Journal every damn emotional bite
- Read my ARC's, sit when eating, choose wisely.
- WATER - at least 3 bottles
- Activity
- Remain calm and keep an open mind. Keep a smile in my voice and in my eyes. DO. NOT. CRY.
- Be thankful for what is, and stop wishing for what is not.
- Update resume tonight. It's always a good idea to have an updated resume.
- Read next chapter of Beck's Diet Solution.
- Read a book and relax tonight before bed.
- Get up early without hitting snooze and do it all over again.
I'll catch up with y'all later! Hope you are all doing well. I'm thinking about you every day even when I didn't get on here!
Oh I hope your review wasn’t terrible! Hugs to you. I need to work on my resume as well. I don’t know what to put for this job, I don’t think managing Facebook and MFP accounts will help me.0 -
I’m feeling excited and nervous tonight. Bf is taking me away for the weekend tomorrow eve to celebrate my upcoming 40th. It’s a surprise although I know it’s a spa hotel. He’s saying bring a passport even though I am picking the girls up from my parents on Sunday at 5pm?! He’s either teasing or it’s a short flight! In our 3 years we’ve never been away together and have probably only had a couple of casual dinners out. This is a huge deal so of course I’m panicking over what to pack and wear etc! Got to calm down and get some sleep!
Thursday goals
- morning workout ✅
- Girls to take cakes to school for bake sale ✅
- Planning time - water not snacking! ✅
- Pay alarm company ✅
- Buy present for S ✅
- Research stocking fillers for kids ❎
- Arrange present exchange for godchildren✅
- Lunchtime run home for car✅
- Home on time to help with homework✅
- Pack for weekend away and girls pack ✅
- Early nights ✅ yes if I go to sleep now!!
Friday goals
- morning workout
- Do nails
- Check girls have everything for weekend and give them cash for school winter fair
- Pack bag ready in car
- Passport!!
- Early to school - print and trim for coming week
- Home at lunchtime for car
- leave by 5 the latest
- TBC...
Cannnot wait to hear how it goes! Have fun and happy birthday0 -
Long day but ended on a nice note. Happy (almost) Friday all!
Thanks to @Snowflake1968 and @Sofia_Alegria for the advice!
For Today:
Up with alarm still not great
Drink 80 oz. of water ✅
Work out 30 minutes ✅
Have fun on my date ✅
Follow the Mayo Clinic Diet 2-week plan (DAY 4, 10 to go!) ✅
Track and post here ✅
For tomorrow:
Up with alarm
Drink 80 oz. of water
Work out 30 minutes
Do something UNproductive to unwind from the week
Follow the Mayo Clinic Diet 2-week plan (DAY 5, 9 to go!)
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Yesterday:
1. Drink more than four glasses of water had 6
2. Exercise for 30 minutes: did an hour
3. Stick to my shopping list
Spent Double!! Although I did solve half of the dilemma of what to buy my baby niece for Christmas!
4. Forgive myself for recent poor choices to stop the sabotage cycle
5. Avoid Wine Only had one glass so I'm forgiving myself that!
6. Update debt spreadsheet/make extra payments but that's ok!
7. Consider tomorrow's goals:
Happily planned for today
Just For Today - Friday:
1. Eat less calories than yesterday (I made bad choices last night)
2. Rein in the spending!!
3. Swim or walk for at least 30 minutes
4. Drink more than five glasses of water
5. Contact theatre requesting refund
6. Tidy the messy drawer
6. Hoover / Clean kitchen / Refuel Car & Buy Cat Litter
7. Continue forgiving myself (this feels so good!)
8. Consider tomorrow's goals
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cschmitz110515 wrote: »
Thank you! For those with no tracker, or another type of tracker, when Fitbit recognizes that I completed all my designated hours with 250+ steps, the app literally shows Boom! Just a little fun (and challenge) on my way to an active day.@cschmitz110515 - smashing it on the activity front! Boom indeed!
@Faebert and @clicketykeys I am always amazed at all the activities on your JFT lists. You rock!
Thanks to you, too! I suffer from FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and free food/drink samples are so hard for me to resist. Especially sweets & alcohol.@cschmitz110515 Look at all those smileys! Nice work not eating the samples!
@slittlemeister and @Snowflake1968 Good luck on the job applications!
@TimeToReduceFat Whenever I try to meditate, I use the Calm app (free version ~ thanks @Saragirl2!) or a YouTube video. If I can actually get myself to sit through it, I feel relaxed and refreshed. But I often find myself wandering. I learned an acronym for MINDFUL a while back: Meditate / Interpret differently / Non-judgmental / Discover things about self / Forgive ~ grudges do no good / Urge surf ~ don't react automatically, make conscious choices / Look after self. Other tips I learned: Find a quiet place to sit. Focus on breath. Beware of mind wandering. Be present in the moment; if/when wayward thoughts start, begin again. Just breathe.
@maryrobinson Hugs to you, dear girl!
Welcome newbies! This is a great community for support and accountability in a very non-judgmental way. I love JFT!
Have a great day, all.
Thank you
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Thursday:
1. Do 1 Min plank, side & front. Reduced it since I can't manage 2 min. I have become so unfit. 👎
2. Walk for 3 Km minimum 👎
3. Do sudharshana kriya 👎
4. Do not spend more than 30 bucks on food - Came to 55 👎
5. Complete learning incoterms 👎
JFT Friday (30.11.18):
1. Walk for min 3 Km
2. Do sudharshana Kriya
3. Do not spend more than 30 bucks on food
Things I need to work on gradually:
1. Be consistent in exercising
2. Work on saving money
3. Drink enough water
4. Reduce sugar in tea & coffee. Use stevia instead
5. Be within calorie limit & create a deficit
6. Learn something w.r.t work everyday
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JFY (Thursday, 11/29/18)
1) Log ALL my food for the day
2) Go to the gym
3) Drink 8 glasses of water BEFORE having a Diet Coke
4) Stay "in the green" with my calorie intake for the day
JFT (Friday, 11/30/18)
1) Log ALL my food for the day
2) Go to the gym
3) Drink 8 glasses of water BEFORE having a Diet Coke
4) Stay "in the green" with my calorie intake for the day
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Checking in from Thursday
1. AM weights. Feed cats. Shower. Morning meds. Tea! Log 1 item. November challenge: Red cup and fives!
2. Check standards on week 17. PARENT CALLS ABOUT MISSING WORK. Check with DK about conference. Get sub for 2/7 and 2/8. RS dr. appts for 2/7 - March? April? Put poetry quiz into Google Forms. Blog post. Duo. Finish Week 18 draft. Email about conference program. Check on when proposals will be finished.
3. Class 2-3: WM ch 3. Introduce project. Reflection 46. Need to practice subject/object pronouns (my friend and I / my friend and me). Note: All late work by 11/30. ** Talk to JW about KB and whether or not Honors is a good idea for next term.
4. Class 4: Headbandz. Update class websites. Project work: type paragraphs. NEED MORE SCAFFOLDING! 4th needs practice with quoting & paraphrasing sources, identifying claims that would need support, use of last names for reference, and capitalization practice (common/proper nouns, titles).
5. Review S2 plans. What is my purpose for each unit? Sketch out semester block. Review unit plans and compare to notes outlines. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
6. Update class websites. Write blog comments. Meet with M after school about KW. Dishes. Look for strength plans.
7. Zumba 5:30. Discuss meals for next week. Check on angel tree - get ticket (move to Saturday). Finish How We Learn.
8. Prep Fri lunch: BBQ salad. Chop celery. Weigh and log. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 8:45; devices off by 9:00; alarm set for 5:00.
JFT Friday
1. AM weights. Feed cats. Shower. Morning meds. Tea! Log 1 item. November challenge: Red cup and fives! Send eraser cloth to school. Put sign on library door; book club meets in my room. Finish How We Learn.
2. Finish week 18. Get sub for 2/7 and 2/8. RS dr. appts for 2/7 - March? April? Put poetry quiz into Google Forms. Blog post. Duo. Still need to set up with gastro. Put book posters on bulletin board.
3. Class 2-3: WM ch 4; project work. No reflection. Remind: All late work TODAY; will still be accepted but not guaranteed after today.
4. Class 4: Headbandz. Project work. 4th needs practice with quoting & paraphrasing sources, identifying claims that would need support, use of last names for reference, and capitalization practice (common/proper nouns, titles).
5. Review assessments. What is my purpose for each unit? What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options. Write reflection essay. BE SURE YOU HAVE CORDS. TAKE ALL GRADING.
6. Update class websites! WRITE A DOGGONE POST. Plan article on building up to public speaking for EJ.
7. Zumba 4:30 new location. Ask D about angel tree; pick up ticket Saturday. Choose meals; update grocery list. Shopping Saturday.
8. Draft weekly essay. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 8:45; devices off by 9:00.
Scale goals
End of 2017: 174.6
February 2018: 173.6
March 2018: 179.6
July 2018: 189.6
August 2018: 187.4
September: 186.4
October: 185.4
Today: 188.2
Ongoing plans/ideas
1. Jewelry - check on headpins and eyepins. Check on black/orange jewelry and see what color of metal is used.
2. Create vocabulary lists for each unit that come from the texts used. Find a way to incorporate changing words from one part of speech to another. Students need to know how to review multiple sources and synthesize information in order to draw a conclusion.
3. Create poetry project using Those Winter Sundays, Sonnet 18, and Sonnet 30.
4. Develop writing mini-unit. Review scholarly research on 5PE. Parallel structure; use of emotional language, specific detail. Use "Write About a Pebble" lesson from Atwell. Use the UDHR and the Declaration of Independence to study paraphrasing; use that to front-load Machiavelli and how to deal with challenging texts.
5. Write next blog post. Comment on 3 posts each week -Tu Th Sun? Barn order: stapler,
6. Keep track of medical stuffs. Dentist? Also Feb 7 9:30 w Ac Int. Sub already set up. Apr 22 McC. Need sub. Call to set up checkups with Dass (October). GET MAGAZINES FOR COLLAGES FROM DOCTORS.
7. Gifts for dad and DH - look for licorice puffs (Dollar Tree), cookbook.
8. Check on conference; follow up on seminar proposal. Do research on characteristics: curiosity, persistence, resilience, creativity, responsibility, optimism, courage, integrity, authenticity, leadership, self-awareness, humility, compassion - others? Can poetry unit be condensed?
9. Go to used bookstore and look for Beauty (McKinley), Design for How People Learn (Julie Dirksen), Dying for a Paycheck (Robin Hardman), Matilda (Dahl), and The Prince (tr. Tim Parks).
10. Design minibuttons with school logo, mascot, crest. Minibuttons that say THIS IS WHAT ANTIFASCISM LOOKS LIKE. White text on black bars on red background.
11. Go to Mac store and see if they can retrieve the files off the iMac.1 -
Greeny19832014 wrote: »Yesterday:
1. Drink more than four glasses of water had 6
2. Exercise for 30 minutes: did an hour
3. Stick to my shopping list Spent Double!! Although I did solve half of the dilemma of what to buy my baby niece for Christmas!
4. Forgive myself for recent poor choices to stop the sabotage cycle
5. Avoid Wine Only had one glass so I'm forgiving myself that!
6. Update debt spreadsheet/make extra payments but that's ok!
7. Consider tomorrow's goals: Happily planned for today
Just For Today - Friday:
1. Eat less calories than yesterday (I made bad choices last night)
2. Rein in the spending!!
3. Swim or walk for at least 30 minutes
4. Drink more than five glasses of water
5. Contact theatre requesting refund
6. Tidy the messy drawer
6. Hoover / Clean kitchen / Refuel Car & Buy Cat Litter
7. Continue forgiving myself (this feels so good!)
8. Consider tomorrow's goals
I LOVE your kind self talk!!! Keep up the good work 2 -
Good and Happy Friday Morning to All
RECAP Thursday 11/29/18
Hit 10,000 steps 11,537
5 somethings every bathroom break
Sit down with every bite Most of the time.
Eat slowly and mindfully Most of the time
Give myself credit Better than the day before.
JFT 11/30/18
Hit 8000 steps
Sit down with every bite
Eat slowly and mindfully
Give myself credit
Post to this thread my gains and losses (no pun intended)
Noteworthy: I couldn’t resist the temptation to get on the scale today (my weigh in day should be Saturdays) and lo and behold, I had gone up .8 lbs. I actually feel lighter and my clothes fit better, that’s why I was so confident about weighing in today . I guess I’m building muscle b/c I’ve been dutiful with my exercising? Or maybe water weight? Who knows.
I had an internal dialogue (trying to sabotage things) for about ½ hour. Exercising helped and then I realized that I wasn’t DISCOURAGED I was more DISAPPOINTED and to me those are different. I guess not being discouraged comes from what I’ve been reading on this thread and the Beck Book so that’s a half a battle won . Soo, I’ll take the disappointment with a grain of salt and just PARK IT AND MOVE ON . BTW, I got on the scale after exercising and I had gone up another .2 so not sure what’s up with that. 
On a very positive note, I resisted the temptation to eat an apple strudel last night . It took me a while but between going over in my head through some of your experiences, the Advantages of Losing Weight list and the little voice asking “who will win, your resistance muscle or your give in muscle?” from Beck, I overcame all temptation and sailed free and clear from that rough wave . My resistance muscle has started to speak up! (A Gain!)
Then, this morning, I read Day 6: Arrange your Environment, and it clicked! My temptation is always on top of the fridge: the pastries that my DH loves for his lunch snacks. So I went and stuffed that strudel in the freezer to make it harder for me but still have it available for him when he wants it . I was so happy to have found such an easy fix for something I’ve been battling for I don’t know how long. Half of the time I don’t even like the pastries! It’s just the convenience of having them so readily available and the craving for something sweet and doughy when I'm tired and Will Power is taking a nap 
. It was a good AHA moment indeed. (A Gain!).
Y'all have a lovely Friday. I'm so glad the weekend is ahead!
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JFT Thursday
1. Log all food
2. WATER!!!
3. Make plan to get stove home by Fri 3PM
4. Cook dinner at home
5. 15 Wall push ups/bathroom trip
6. Empty/fill dishwasher
DH did it
7. Put away laundry
8. One load of laundry
9. DH quality time
10. Bed by 9:30
NSV yesterday were huge for me - I was REALLY anxious. Work stress has been ramping up, and I was starting to vibrate holding onto all of it. My office is like the unofficial meeting area for some reason people just congregate in it - DH and I work together - I'm rarely ever alone, but it's something I NEED. I'm an only child, have lived by myself for years prior, and my work roles have typically been self guided singular roles. So now, working with a team, being with DH all hours of the day (which I DO NOT dislike - I actually enjoy working together now that we've figured out boundaries), and having a tenant at our new property too - I've failed to plan for that solidarity that I crave. Fortunately for me, DH dragged it out of my at lunch yesterday when he asked if he was bothering me. My totally conflict avoidance, hard time telling the truth if I think it will hurt someones feelings self mustered up the courage to say YES I NEED SOME ALONE TIME! Not because "he was bothering me" but because EVERYTHING in life was just getting to loud for me. We got home and DH flipped the TV on and I LOST MY MIND because the news just sounded like nails on a chalkboard to me. All the tension came pouring out of me that moment in the form of tears - but it was the good kind, the cries that help move the emotions thru me so I can move on. DH and I were able to connect about a lot of things that have been a little stagnant. I feel better and I feel proud for speaking my truths and working to improve my communication skills! Honestly just sharing that was pretty scary but I love you gals, so thanks xo
JFT
1. Log all food
2. Eat packed lunch
3. Cook dinner at home
4. Pay mortgage
5. Empty/fill dishwasher
6. Mini meal plan
7. Small essentials grocery list
8. Leave work by 2
9. Get air mattress from apartment
10. 10 leg swings/bathroom trip
JFT Sat AM
1. BE PRESENT
2. Smoothie
3. Fish oil
4. Elderberry
5. Glass of water4 -
NSV yesterday were huge for me - I was REALLY anxious. Work stress has been ramping up, and I was starting to vibrate holding onto all of it. My office is like the unofficial meeting area for some reason people just congregate in it - DH and I work together - I'm rarely ever alone, but it's something I NEED. I'm an only child, have lived by myself for years prior, and my work roles have typically been self guided singular roles. So now, working with a team, being with DH all hours of the day (which I DO NOT dislike - I actually enjoy working together now that we've figured out boundaries), and having a tenant at our new property too - I've failed to plan for that solidarity that I crave. Fortunately for me, DH dragged it out of my at lunch yesterday when he asked if he was bothering me. My totally conflict avoidance, hard time telling the truth if I think it will hurt someones feelings self mustered up the courage to say YES I NEED SOME ALONE TIME! Not because "he was bothering me" but because EVERYTHING in life was just getting to loud for me. We got home and DH flipped the TV on and I LOST MY MIND because the news just sounded like nails on a chalkboard to me. All the tension came pouring out of me that moment in the form of tears - but it was the good kind, the cries that help move the emotions thru me so I can move on. DH and I were able to connect about a lot of things that have been a little stagnant. I feel better and I feel proud for speaking my truths and working to improve my communication skills! Honestly just sharing that was pretty scary but I love you gals, so thanks xo
Good job voicing your feelings!! I can COMPLETELY relate to the need for alone time. I'm also an only child who has generally worked in jobs where I was on my own most of the time. I like being around people, but I also then need to have lots of solitude to re-group.
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sarah74_vt wrote: »
NSV yesterday were huge for me - I was REALLY anxious. Work stress has been ramping up, and I was starting to vibrate holding onto all of it. My office is like the unofficial meeting area for some reason people just congregate in it - DH and I work together - I'm rarely ever alone, but it's something I NEED. I'm an only child, have lived by myself for years prior, and my work roles have typically been self guided singular roles. So now, working with a team, being with DH all hours of the day (which I DO NOT dislike - I actually enjoy working together now that we've figured out boundaries), and having a tenant at our new property too - I've failed to plan for that solidarity that I crave. Fortunately for me, DH dragged it out of my at lunch yesterday when he asked if he was bothering me. My totally conflict avoidance, hard time telling the truth if I think it will hurt someones feelings self mustered up the courage to say YES I NEED SOME ALONE TIME! Not because "he was bothering me" but because EVERYTHING in life was just getting to loud for me. We got home and DH flipped the TV on and I LOST MY MIND because the news just sounded like nails on a chalkboard to me. All the tension came pouring out of me that moment in the form of tears - but it was the good kind, the cries that help move the emotions thru me so I can move on. DH and I were able to connect about a lot of things that have been a little stagnant. I feel better and I feel proud for speaking my truths and working to improve my communication skills! Honestly just sharing that was pretty scary but I love you gals, so thanks xo
Good job voicing your feelings!! I can COMPLETELY relate to the need for alone time. I'm also an only child who has generally worked in jobs where I was on my own most of the time. I like being around people, but I also then need to have lots of solitude to re-group.
Thank you! Yes, exactly! I'm not neccesarily an introvert just need that re-grouping time like you said! 2 -
@Sofia_Alegria - I just wanted to comment on your scale dilemma.
I too used to get so discouraged by what the scale said and at times couldn’t resist stepping on it when it wasn’t my scheduled time.
I now weigh daily, every single morning right after I get up and after I use the washroom, this has helped me learn my body’s fluctuations. If I have high sodium food and not enough water it shows as a gain for 2 days without fail. I track my daily weight on an excel sheet and do averages over 7 days, 10 days and monthly. This proves to me I am losing fairly consistently even when it feels the scale isn’t moving. It’s helped me not be as discouraged in myself too.
I measure the 1st of every month before I get dressed. I have found even when the weight loss is small some months the inches are still going.
Just thought I would share because sometimes the scale is just a grumpy old man and doesn’t want to be nice!4
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