JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018
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JFY (Sunday, 12/02/18)
1) Log ALL my food for the day
2) Go to the gym
3) Drink 8 glasses of water (more if I can) BEFORE having a Diet Coke
4) Stay "in the green" with my calorie intake for the day
JFT (Monday, 12/03/18)
1) Log ALL my food for the day
2) Go to the gym
3) Drink 8 glasses of water (more if I can) BEFORE having a Diet Coke
4) Stay "in the green" with my calorie intake for the day
So I've struggled the past couple of months with my eating, but I've still been going to the gym regularly, so I didn't think I'd gained any weight back (thought I'd just maintained). This morning I weighed myself and see that I have gained a few pounds and feel so discouraged. I've been able to do better staying in my calorie range this past week, so I know in time that number on the scale will go down, but ugh.
I'm trying not to be too hard on myself and remind myself I'm still a lot better off than I was last year at this time, but those "beat myself thoughts" keep popping up in my head. I guess I just have to keep putting one foot in front of the other and keep going. Giving up isn't an option. 3 -
MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY...
🎼🎶 JINGLE BELLS REMIX by me...🎤🎶
Jingle Those Bells, Deck those Scales...
Numbers you're goimg down...
OH WHAT FUN IT IS TO LOSE EVERY
SINGLE POUND....
🏃 DASHING TO AND FRO, MAKING
THOSE POUNDS GO, LIFTING Up Those
Knees, eating carrots and peas. HA! HA! HA!
NO M9RE snacking at night, you know that
ain't right...
Go to bed early instead of eating, will
help the CELL- U - LITE.
OH JINGLE THOSE BELLS! JINGLE THOSE
BELLS! JINGLE THE FAT AWAY!
OH What fun, to fit those jeans
You bought and stored away! JFT...LMBO😂😂😂3 -
sarah74_vt wrote: »JFY (Sunday, 12/02/18)
1) Log ALL my food for the day
2) Go to the gym
3) Drink 8 glasses of water (more if I can) BEFORE having a Diet Coke
4) Stay "in the green" with my calorie intake for the day
JFT (Monday, 12/03/18)
1) Log ALL my food for the day
2) Go to the gym
3) Drink 8 glasses of water (more if I can) BEFORE having a Diet Coke
4) Stay "in the green" with my calorie intake for the day
So I've struggled the past couple of months with my eating, but I've still been going to the gym regularly, so I didn't think I'd gained any weight back (thought I'd just maintained). This morning I weighed myself and see that I have gained a few pounds and feel so discouraged. I've been able to do better staying in my calorie range this past week, so I know in time that number on the scale will go down, but ugh. I'm trying not to be too hard on myself and remind myself I'm still a lot better off than I was last year at this time, but those "beat myself thoughts" keep popping up in my head. I guess I just have to keep putting one foot in front of the other and keep going. Giving up isn't an option.
It's such a tough time of year to stay on track with eating - but you made a commitment to yourself to come back here and stay accountable and stick to your habits - that's a huge victory! Don't say anything to yourself that you wouldn't say to your best friend, that's what I remind myself when I start beating myself up over the bumps in the road. You got this!!!2 -
@Sofia_Alegria Thank you for sharing that chicken chili recipe I made it and it's AMAZING and definitely going to be a staple now. I've been searching for a good white chicken chili recipe that was not laden with dairy and this is it!!!1
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maryrobinson40 wrote: »MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY...
🎼🎶 JINGLE BELLS REMIX by me...🎤🎶
Jingle Those Bells, Deck those Scales...
Numbers you're goimg down...
OH WHAT FUN IT IS TO LOSE EVERY
SINGLE POUND....
🏃 DASHING TO AND FRO, MAKING
THOSE POUNDS GO, LIFTING Up Those
Knees, eating carrots and peas. HA! HA! HA!
NO M9RE snacking at night, you know that
ain't right...
Go to bed early instead of eating, will
help the CELL- U - LITE.
OH JINGLE THOSE BELLS! JINGLE THOSE
BELLS! JINGLE THE FAT AWAY!
OH What fun, to fit those jeans
You bought and stored away! JFT...LMBO😂😂😂
That.. Is the best version I have ever heard.
Lyrical genius LOL3 -
Good morning to All
Had a good, busy, productive weekend. I put up our Xmas decorations, not many b/c DH and I prefer sparse. We have a rather small house and it also makes for an easier clean up once the season is over . We also assembled our pantry and it looks awesome plus the added storage space is sooo good to have. We live in a mobile home (part of our retirement plan so we could be free of a mortgage) and have had to make additions/changes along the way but it brings us so much joy, it compensates the physical demand that this requires.
I kept on track with my eating and yesterday for the first time, I think b/c of eating slowly, I noticed when I got full, right before finishing my meal. That’s something new for me and I totally welcomed it!
I decided not to weigh myself daily and continue on a weekly weigh in. I have though, started taking measurements as I want to see how this pans out. For the first time I decided not to focus on losing weight but rather becoming healthy and regaining my energy thus, the scale is not so important as it’s been until now . I want to shift the focus to a healthier life style and I think that will take the stress off the weight loss. I know that if I continue on track with making healthier all around choices, the weight will come off and I’ll be content even if I don’t get to the probably lofty goal of 125 lbs. That’s the number I’ve had stuck on my head probably since adolescence but now it’s irrelevant. I’m more intent on feeling better and conquering the aches and pains of aging 
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Thanks to @sarah74_vt for getting @AJB1014 the chicken chili recipe. It’s really good and very appropriate for cold weather!
@Bex953172 you are so funny! I remember those days as a young mother and boy it’s hard to juggle everything.
I so wish I had more time to check and respond to more posts in but I’m limited in time and don’t have a computer at home where I would have more time; do know that I read the posts whenever I get the chance.
To the newbies, welcome to our community. It’s really a very supportive/fun thread. I’m sure you’ll get lots out of it!
JFT:
Hit 10,100 steps. Notice I’m upping this a bit; suggestion from Day 9 of the Beck book .
Give myself credit: I really have to work on this big time.
I think I just want to work on these two things so that I don’t bog myself down.
Y’all have a great first day of the week and stay strong.
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Soooo I was not as unplugged as I wanted to be yesterday - but I did have a nice morning/afternoon with my mum. Came home and kinda zoned out and really did not do much at all, some mindless phone scrolling on my end and I could have spent the time more productively but it is what it is! Ate around maintenance both days this weekend - it was not a full on binge so somewhat of an improvement but the weekends are so hard for me to stay in a deficit, I feel way hungrier than when I'm working.
JFT Monday
1. LOTS AND LOTS OF WATER
2. Drink shake by 10AM
3. 10 lunges/bathroom trip
4. Be kind - self talk and to others
5. Prelog food - log ALL food
6. Eat packed lunch
7. Dinner at home
8. Manage stress - do not react to things I have no control over2 -
@AJB1014 More than welcome! It's yummy all the way! 1
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Weekly weigh in
Mini goal by January 1st: 195
Mini goal: 180
2nd mini goal weight:175
2nd goal weight: 170
(5'11" tall, 67 years old)
Starting weight Jan 1, 2017: 217
Jan 1: 217
Feb 1: 211
March 1: 205.4
April 1: 202.6
May 1: 204.6
June 1: 200.4
July 1: 199.2
August 1: 195.6
Sept 1: 192.8
October 1: 191.8
November 1: 187.7
December 1: 193.5
Starting weight Jan 1, 2018: 195.5
January 1: 194.5
Feb 1 : 190.2
March 1 : 193.6
April 1: 197.6
May 1: 197.2
June 1: 194.6
July 1: 189.8
August 1: 190.7
Sept 1: 194.7
October 1: 196.6
October 8: 197.6 --- starting weekly weigh ins.
October 15: 199.2 -- Son was in town, so I am hoping this is just water/food weight.
October 22: 200.2
This is a number I NEVER wanted to see again .... OK, time to get to work harder at this!!
October 29: 202.6 It has been an emotional week for me .... and as a result, the scale shows it.
November 5: 200.1 -- but got into the halloween candy again last nite, so this week, I need to work much harder to get out of those 200s.
November 11: 204.0. What can I say ... . my own fault
November 19: 201.0 --- I did really good all week, but got off track this weekend. Need to focus everyday on healthy habits.
November 26: 203 --- Thanksgiving week, and too much last nite. But hoping this is just food/water weight. Monday - wednesday I did OK, just not the last half of the week.
December 3: 200.0 - back where I started in November, so nothing gained, nothing lost. Hoping to get back to the 190s this week though.4 -
JFt, Sunday
1. log all food
2. concentrate on water!! Need to make this a priority
3. get out the rest of the christmas stuff
4. vacuum, scrub floors
5. do laundry -- I think I have like 8 loads! So far behind!
6. plan weeks menus
7. call my friend ... we've been playing phone tag all week
8. try again to call my niece
9. MINDFUL EATING. Think of how I want to look/feel next summer.
10. remember emotional eating does not fix the problem. Find distractions, or just feel what needs to be felt.
11. get back on here, be accountable
Super busy day yesterday.. and didn't sit enough to drink my water, or log my food.
but back at it today
JFt, Mon
1. mindful eating
2. concentrate on drinking water
3. did not get to the gym ... so go for a walk tonite, or the gym for class
4. log food
5. plan menus2 -
I had a lovely birthday surprise from the bf. Drove over to his place Friday afternoon and he said we had time before the flight and to stop stressing. We eventually set off in my car towards Heathrow and then he started giving nonsensical directions and I got stroppy! Eventually we ended up at a 5* spa hotel about 20 miles from the airport so it was all a big tease but a gorgeous surprise. The place had a gym, pool, steam room etc as well as the spa. Ate so much indulgent stuff over the two days but also got in lots of exercise (nsv was discovering I can run 5k - woohoo! Managed it both sat and sun) and a great massage treatment. Picked up the girls at my parents’ place yesterday afternoon and there was cake and pie and i decided to just roll with it! No regrets as I am back to it today and know I will get back on track. I’ve made two cakes to take into work and am posting here for accountability that I will not eat any of them. I’ve had my celebration and will stay focused ahead of a dinner out with colleagues on Thursday, which I will log and account for!
So today I’ve turned 40. The last few years have been quite a rollercoaster but I’m grateful for many things - including this very group!
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Sounds like a wonderful birthday celebration!! Happy 40th!1 -
Oh my goodness, 44 new posts since I looked on Friday! I'll have to catch up in a bit. I'm not going to update my last post from then. For now:
Sat. morning I walked in the Jingle Bell 5K in 45:38 & ave. pace 14:42. Once I got home, with the pending winter storm, I decided to walk dog while I had the chance ~ 3.75 miles & happy dog. Then we had rain that turned to snow, and untreated roads, including our entire neighborhood, are icy and slippery in spots. So Sunday was a treadmill day & sad dog. Many more treadmill walks plus indoor workouts to come! Life in Wisconsin. Eating not so great on Sat. (lots of evening snacking w/ hubby & did not log) but much better on Sun. Need to drink more water on weekends.
JFT 12/3 M
1) X-trained w/ weights & circuit-training before work / 22 min. = happy me
although sad dog ~ she was up with my alarm ready to go for a walk
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work / 5 somethings
3) Meals & snacks need to be prelogged / stick w/ plan / net calories green / 14c water
4) Log measurements from 12/1 (logged weigh-in but forgot to log rest later on ~ not a big deal b/c no changes, but still want to keep track)
5) Update weekly weigh-in post / update monthly goals from Nov & add Dec
6) Evening: read Sun. ads & make shopping list / add sympathy card to list / declutter 15 min. / wash dishes / other to-do's?
7) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / set/verify alarm, bed & tv off 10:15 (treadmill before work T)1 -
Weekly Weigh-In = When I'm active I eat back calories. My weaknesses: I love food... my sweet tooth, especially chocolate... portion control... FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). I no longer weigh myself daily but I peek occasionally. Saturday a.m. weigh-in is my MFP logging day. My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale. No goal dates set ~ I get there when I get there!
Age 61, 5'4.5"
GW #1: 150 in a livable way = It's. Not. A. Diet.
GW #2: 145 normal BMI
UG maintain: 140 - 145 [Need to be realistic! Will revisit UG & may revise to maintain 145 - 150]
11/5/15 = 195.0 joined MFP with no real plan except It's. Not. A. Diet.
1/10/17 = 185.5 clearly not a regular on MFP / joined JFT, best group ever!
5/31/17 = 180.5 two end of month celebrations / committed to posting weekly weigh-in06/03 = 177.509/02/17 = 170.0 Woohoo! Officially overweight, not obese
06/10 = 179.5 pre-10K spaghetti supper night before
06/17 = 179.5 numerous meals away from home, several occasions w/ alcohol, happy no gain
06/24 = 178.0 fluctuated during week, but ended ok
07/01 = 176.0 Yay!!! Achieved June goal to stay <180
07/08 = 177.5 oops
07/15 = 176.5
07/22 = 175.0
07/29 = 174.0 saw at least one daily w-i below 174
08/05 = 174.5 dined out for Girls Day Out & ate Dad's cooking & baking
08/12 = 173.5 scale flirted with even lower numbers on daily weigh-ins
08/19 = 173.5 had couple of high calorie days
08/26 = 172.0 kind of a surprise09/09 = 171.5 backsliding, ack!12/09/17 = 158.5 surprised to say the least / first time in 10 years my weight is 1-5-anything!
09/16 = 169.5 yay, the middle number is a six!
09/23 = 168.5 have lots challenges in upcoming week
09/30 = 167.0 met Sept goal to stay under 170
10/07 = 166.0
10/14 = 166.5 dined out 2 days with adult beverages plus wine & cheesecake at spa
10/21/17 = 166.5 dined out 2 days plus food day in office / no gain is good [joined Just Give Me 10 Days challenge (daily w/i)]
10/28 = 164.5 very active week & watched CICO / reached October goal of 165
11/04 = 163.0 wow, really surprised at this, daily fluctuations very up and down this week
11/11 = 164.5 this is temporary b/c very high sodium yesterday
11/18 = 162.0 big surprise, especially b/c I weigh myself daily and didn't see this all week
11/25 = 163.0 no surprise after 2 no-logging-food days (parade day and Thanksgiving), just glad not worse
12/02 = 161.0 Jingle Bell 5K day / 44:37 chip time & ave. pace 14:22 & very happy!
12/16 = 158.0 no work parties or food days & stuck with CICO05/05 = 153.5 kinda stalled three months + feeling hungry more often ~ since w/i 10# of goal, changed MFP setting to lose 1/2 lb. per week & see how it goes
12/23 = 157.5 no "workouts" but shoveled snow & snowshoed, busy with Christmas preparations
12/30 = 159.0 Christmas Day no food/beverages logged
01/06/18 = 159.0 New Year's Eve hubby & I splurged on treats & beverages (at home), and I did not log...totally worth it!
01/13 = 157.0 big surprise! Yesterday evening, walked in Frenzy on the Fox 5K in 47:26 & pace 15:19. Very happy with my time, wore layers of clothes in 10 degrees & NNW 12 mph wind, fun event.
01/20 = 156.5
01/27 = 156.5 maintaining / not a bad thing
02/03 = sick / no weigh in
02/10 = 152.5 unhealthy loss due to illness / I know weight will go back up & I'm totally fine with that
02/17 = 153.0 thrilled with annual physical on 2/15/18: BP 110/68, pulse 64 and BMI 26.14
02/24 = 154.0 little out of control last week, but at goal for the month
03/03 = 155.5 oops / still lower than before I was sick
03/10 = 153.5 back on track
03/17 = 152.5
03/24 = 153.0 evening snacks & two days straight of 8 hr seminars (+ lots of sitting)
03/31 = 153.5 pre-10K spaghetti supper night before / Badger State Brewing 10K 1:30:28.82 and average pace 14:35
04/07 = 154.5 ack ~ ate Easter candy most evenings
04/14 = 153.5 Day 1 of record-setting blizzard ~ yuck! Followed by day 2 of blizzard, then snow day (no work / still shoveling & plowing) on Monday ~ in APRIL ~ yikes!
04/21 = 153.5 after such weird week & daily weight fluctuations, happy to maintain
04/28 = 152.0
05/12 = 153.5 ok with this ~ think changing my MFP setting, and having more net calories to play with, is agreeing with me ~ I'm not so hungry all the time
05/19 = 154.0 drinks (2 margaritas) & dinner w/ BFF night before + enjoyed everything!
05/26 = 153.0 Health Risk Assessment 5/15/18 ~ BMI 25.6
06/02 = 153.0 basically in maintenance for now ~ I'll take it!
06/09 = 152.5 Bellin Run 10K 1:28:12 split time 45:03 ave. pace 14:12 ~ beat goal of < 1:30
06/16 = 152.0
06/23 = 156.0 end of vacation week & lots of eating out
06/30 = 155.5
07/07 = 156.0 post-vacation w/i net calories not. so. much. Ack!
07/14 = 154.5 prelogging & sticking w/ plan helps
07/21 = 154.5 Packers 5K 44:50 ave pace 14:26 min/mile ~ beat goal < 45:00
07/28 = 157.5 peanut M&M attacks (eek) + dinner out w/ SIL/niece (yum!) + staff luncheon (ick)
08/03 = 155.5 started Evening Snack Challenge on JFT
08/11 = 158.0 stressful week (job crap ~ hubby's & my own)
, Chinese buffet 1 evening & Feast with the Beasts (so worth it!)
08/18 = 157.5 saw 156.0 during week ~ evening snack challenge not. so. good.
08/25 = 156.0 prelogged as much as possible & CICO getting better
09/01 = 154.5 included Taste on Broadway & office relocation so packing & moving boxes ~ very pleased
09/08 = 157.5 too many office bday indulgences / City Stadium 5K for Veterans 44:27 & ave. pace 14:16 ~ beat goal of < 44:30
09/15 = 156.0
09/22 = 155.5 maybe lower if not for Pizza Ranch prairie pizza & wine at BFF's the night before
09/29 = 154.0
10/06 = 155.0 may include water retention in muscles b/c resumed home version of weights & circuit-training day before
10/13 = 157.0 birthday treats & adult beverages / walked in Run for the Hill of It 5K in 48:13 pace 15:32 & hill 2:01 ~ beat both time (part unpaved trail with sloppy conditions due to 5" rain over preceding week) & hill (finish is UP a steep sledding hill) from last year and learned only 25 out of 267 participants finished the hill < 1 min.
10/20 = 155.0
10/27 = 158.0 oops... lots of leaf-raking the evening before + too. much. snacking.
11/03 = 156.5 better planning / stopped evening snacking (mostly)
11/10 = 156.0 basically stuck in maintenance mode ~ not the worst thing
11/17 = 157.0
11/24 = 159.5 Thanksgiving week & paid time off with hubby ~ def going in wrong direction ~ oops
12/01 = 157.5 Jingle Bell 5K 45:38 & ave. pace 14:42 ~ not bad
“Start by doing what’s necessary, then what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” Francis of Assisi1 -
November Goals / Results:
- Walk dog 5-6x per week = Walked 6x one week, 5x two weeks, 4x two weeks ~ total of 93 miles, includes staging holiday parade (est.) & Jingle Bell 5K on 12/1
- Cross-train when weather does not permit walks: home version of weights & circuit training, Sweaty Betty or Leslie Sansone videos, WiiFit, yoga ~ in Nov. raking leaves will count! = Raked leaves only once due to weather (rain/wind/snow!). Did weights & circuit-training 3x in Nov.
- Rest days: at least one per week but no more than two = Two weeks had one rest day & three weeks took two.
- Prelog food as often as possible & close MFP diary every day except: 11/17 holiday parade day / staging volunteer followed by adult beverages & brunch (it's tradition!); 11/22 Thanksgiving (US); possibly belated bday dinner w/ hubby = Have been doing pretty well with pre-logging & staying flexible to change when necessary; completed food diary all days but two days planned... now to stop evening snacking!
- Net calories green or w/ 100 on 80% of month (24/30) = 16 of 30 days over net calories, not counting 2 non-logging days
- Take measurements Sat. 12/1 (before Jingle Bell 5K / goal < 45:00) & log on MFP = Took measurements but forgot to log ~ no big deal, no changes
- Scale goal: < 155# = Yeah that didn't happen ~ 157.5
December Goals:- Jingle Bell 5K 12/1 goal < 45:00 = 45:38 & ave. pace 14:42
- Treadmill (walk if road conditions permit) 3-5x per week
- X-train 1-3x per week: home version of weights & circuit training, Sweaty Betty or Leslie Sansone videos, WiiFit, yoga
- Continue 5 somethings every bathroom trip (from Nov. challenge)
- Prelog food as often as possible (stay flexible to change when necessary) & close MFP food diary every day except: 12/25 Christmas & 12/31 New Year's Eve / possibly 12/27 for family luncheon at aunt's
- No evening snacks after supper unless net calories allow
- Net calories green > 50% of days (at least 16/31)
- Take measurements M 12/31 (vacation day) & LOG on MFP
- Scale goal < 158# (not going to fret as long as I stay below 160 this month)
Weight loss is not linear. The scale is a tool with data. Focus on the process, not the outcome.0 - Walk dog 5-6x per week = Walked 6x one week, 5x two weeks, 4x two weeks ~ total of 93 miles, includes staging holiday parade (est.) & Jingle Bell 5K on 12/1
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I need to be mindful of what I talk & my volume. When I’m overwhelmed with emotions, whether be it anger or sadness, my voice increases. My voice is naturally loud too. It was never like that before. Everyone had to ask me to speak loudly to hear. Now it is just the opposite. People mistake it for shouting esp when I try to say something sternly. I don’t like that. Sigh! 3
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maryrobinson40 wrote: »MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY...
🎼🎶 JINGLE BELLS REMIX by me...🎤🎶
Jingle Those Bells, Deck those Scales...
Numbers you're goimg down...
OH WHAT FUN IT IS TO LOSE EVERY
SINGLE POUND....
🏃 DASHING TO AND FRO, MAKING
THOSE POUNDS GO, LIFTING Up Those
Knees, eating carrots and peas. HA! HA! HA!
NO M9RE snacking at night, you know that
ain't right...
Go to bed early instead of eating, will
help the CELL- U - LITE.
OH JINGLE THOSE BELLS! JINGLE THOSE
BELLS! JINGLE THE FAT AWAY!
OH What fun, to fit those jeans
You bought and stored away! JFT...LMBO😂😂😂
I love it!!!! You are such a joy!0 -
mytime6630 wrote: »Anyhow, here are my goals for tomorrow, Saturday, 11/30
1. breakfast with my daughter. She loves to go to panera bread .... so hoping I can eat something light All we did was go through a drive thru. My daughter just keeps looking down.. can't even look me in the eye. So I know the medication needs to be adjusted. She just wanted to go back to her apartment. She said she would come out, but called at 10 pm ... told me she just "rested" all day, meaning she spent the day in bed. I was so stressed, because I feel helpless. But.. this is a NSV for me ... instead of eating I cleaned!! I got our bedroom all cleaned out, then went and talked to hubby. Hubby does not want to hear about our daughter, because he knows it is a illness, and there is nothing we can do except talk to the doctor. So that started to stress me again ... but.. back to cleaning. My sewing room looks great!
2. clean house!!! It is a mess, as I've been sewing up a storm. Felt good to do thorough cleaning!
3. put up 1 more tree (yes, I put up 3 trees !!) Got the 2 trees up, today I just need to dig out the ornaments, get the other tree out, etc.
4. work in the yard if it is not storming ... suppose to be near 70 Ended up driving my daughter to a drive through breakfast, so cleaned house instead. But ... got a nice long walk in the evening to look at christmas lites.
5. mindful eating. Even those weight watchers fudge bars are 100 calories ... so plan, and be mindful, with calories in mind Wanted another ice cream bar ... but frozen grapes instead.
6. concentrate on water! Did not get my water in today at all. Didn't do so well with water though
7. get back on here .. be accountable
JFt, Sunday
1. log all food
2. concentrate on water!! Need to make this a priority
3. get out the rest of the christmas stuff
4. vacuum, scrub floors
5. do laundry -- I think I have like 8 loads! So far behind!
6. plan weeks menus
7. call my friend ... we've been playing phone tag all week
8. try again to call my niece
9. MINDFUL EATING. Think of how I want to look/feel next summer.
10. remember emotional eating does not fix the problem. Find distractions, or just feel what needs to be felt.
11. get back on here, be accountable
I am so proud of you for cleaning instead of eating. That takes a lot of control when you probably just want to sit, good for you! If I had room for more trees I would surely do it. I barely have room for 1!0 -
HEGoddard0928 wrote: »Hello! I'm back! It's been a bit of a stressful week and I can tell by the scale. The DH's car is shot. Most of the electrical is screwed up. I'm going to file a claim with our insurance company tomorrow. This weekend has been wonderful though. We have a decent amount of money in the bank so we have been spending some of it on Christmas. We have our very first Christmas tree ever. The DH did not have very good Christmas' growing up and is still haunted by bad memories. But this year he isn't working and isn't stressed out(other than the car) and is actually really excited. We did a whole bunch of decorating yesterday. I took the day off tomorrow so we bought some extra stuff and are going to do some decorating at my parent's house on the sly. We are also taking over their kitchen so that we can bake cookies. Mom is working so hard this year that I know she won't really want to do anything for the season so we thought that we would help her out. I know that she will appreciate it and the DH and I will have fun.
I saw a number on the scale that I never wanted to see again...170. I've put on 20lbs since I started working again in March. It also hasn't helped that except for tonight I think we ate out or got take out every night last week. We also had all sorts of junk food and very little water. I keep saying this but it is time to buckle down. I was really saddened by that number. It's no wonder I dont really fit in any of my work clothes anymore.
We finished all the junk food in the house today. The only candy that is left is the candy canes on the tree. Lol. I'm going food shopping super early tomorrow. I need to pick up cookie ingredients as well as actual food. Lol. I am also going to put food in the crockpot for dinner. I thought about doing it all of last week and just never actually did it. That needs to change. I am no longer a housewife. I work full time now and have for the last 8 months. Apparently, I still haven't made the right habits that will stick so that I can get back into this whole weight loss thing. I want to do it in a healthy way. I need to figure out a way to make it stick. I do have a few really good habits that I mostly follow but apparently not enough.
So onward and upwards!
JFT, 12-3-18
1. Up at 6
2. Store by 6:30
3. Work on straightening the living room/bedroom
4. Put the skirt around the tree
5. Put dinner in the crock
6. Take over Mom and Dad's house
7. Bake cookies but be sensible when tasting
8. Have fun decorating with the DH
9. Do laundry!
10. Dinner/Dishes
11. DH time
12. Bed early!
You are so fortunate to have the comprehensive insurance on the car, they should take care of it for you! I wondered when you posted if that would happen. My cousin was at a shopping centre last year when there was a flash flood and her car ended up being written off. I need to do a healthy shop for groceries as well, I also need some energy to actually cook what I buy. I am just so tired I hate going home and making supper!
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Today my only goal is to get the house back on track, which means getting rid of the clutter ✔️ putting things away✔️, doing the laundry✔️ (and putting it away) reorganise any messy cupboards❎, clean the rabbit ❎out and polish❎ hoover✔️ and mop❎!
Then I intend to pamper myself with a bath, shave, pluck eyebrows, exfoliate, moisturise, tan, whiten teeth and paint toe and finger nails.❎❎❎❎❎
So I did okay, I ran out of steam at about 3.30pm. And I took a nap.. On the stairs LOL! I was sat on the bottom step (it's got 3 curved steps as it's on a corner so theyre quite wide them ones) and one of my daughters soft toys were on the stairs and ta-daaa a pillow for me haha
The stairs is my go-to place for peace from everyone but still be available if needed. My OH is usually upstairs or out and the kids are stopped by a childgate from the lounge to kitchen (which is where the stairs are)
Anyway so yeah had a nap there..
Not quite finished everything. Put most the laundry away and there's still some drying some in th washer and some waiting to go in but only a few clothes to put away.
Going to mop tomorrow, easier when the kids aren't in full stop.
Oo and we decorated for Xmas on the 30th Nov, il send pics in the morning!
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Wow so much to catch up on and lots of newcomers too! Good to see everyone and hope we are all doing well.
I had a lovely birthday surprise from the bf. Drove over to his place Friday afternoon and he said we had time before the flight and to stop stressing. We eventually set off in my car towards Heathrow and then he started giving nonsensical directions and I got stroppy! Eventually we ended up at a 5* spa hotel about 20 miles from the airport so it was all a big tease but a gorgeous surprise. The place had a gym, pool, steam room etc as well as the spa. Ate so much indulgent stuff over the two days but also got in lots of exercise (nsv was discovering I can run 5k - woohoo! Managed it both sat and sun) and a great massage treatment. Picked up the girls at my parents’ place yesterday afternoon and there was cake and pie and i decided to just roll with it! No regrets as I am back to it today and know I will get back on track. I’ve made two cakes to take into work and am posting here for accountability that I will not eat any of them. I’ve had my celebration and will stay focused ahead of a dinner out with colleagues on Thursday, which I will log and account for!
So today I’ve turned 40. The last few years have been quite a rollercoaster but I’m grateful for many things - including this very group!
Monday goals
- morning workout
- finish cakes (fill/ice) ✅
- take cakes and chocolates to work
- buy fruit for the class and milk on way to work
- buy batteries
- home lunchtime for car and protein shake
- pick up delivery
- finish decorating house (all except the tree which I’ll buy on Friday)
- early night
Have a great day all x
Happy Birthday! I am so happy that you had a nice weekend away! How lovely to go to a spa, I have never been and dream of it some days!0 -
TimeToReduceFat wrote: »Sunday status:
3. Do not spend more than 30 bucks on food. Came to 56
I'm just nosy and curious, but do you buy groceries each day or buy prepared meals? I have done both a weekly shop and a "stop when I need it" shop. I have never been able to figure out which is more budget friendly.0 -
sarah74_vt wrote: »JFY (Sunday, 12/02/18)
1) Log ALL my food for the day
2) Go to the gym
3) Drink 8 glasses of water (more if I can) BEFORE having a Diet Coke
4) Stay "in the green" with my calorie intake for the day
JFT (Monday, 12/03/18)
1) Log ALL my food for the day
2) Go to the gym
3) Drink 8 glasses of water (more if I can) BEFORE having a Diet Coke
4) Stay "in the green" with my calorie intake for the day
So I've struggled the past couple of months with my eating, but I've still been going to the gym regularly, so I didn't think I'd gained any weight back (thought I'd just maintained). This morning I weighed myself and see that I have gained a few pounds and feel so discouraged. I've been able to do better staying in my calorie range this past week, so I know in time that number on the scale will go down, but ugh. I'm trying not to be too hard on myself and remind myself I'm still a lot better off than I was last year at this time, but those "beat myself thoughts" keep popping up in my head. I guess I just have to keep putting one foot in front of the other and keep going. Giving up isn't an option.
You've still been going to the gym and exercising, good for you! I really need to use my crock pot more, my problem is I only have the big one and it's just hubby and I most days.1 -
Sofia_Alegria wrote: »Good morning to All
Had a good, busy, productive weekend. I put up our Xmas decorations, not many b/c DH and I prefer sparse. We have a rather small house and it also makes for an easier clean up once the season is over . We also assembled our pantry and it looks awesome plus the added storage space is sooo good to have. We live in a mobile home (part of our retirement plan so we could be free of a mortgage) and have had to make additions/changes along the way but it brings us so much joy, it compensates the physical demand that this requires.
I decided not to weigh myself daily and continue on a weekly weigh in. I have though, started taking measurements as I want to see how this pans out. For the first time I decided not to focus on losing weight but rather becoming healthy and regaining my energy thus, the scale is not so important as it’s been until now . I want to shift the focus to a healthier life style and I think that will take the stress off the weight loss. I know that if I continue on track with making healthier all around choices, the weight will come off and I’ll be content even if I don’t get to the probably lofty goal of 125 lbs. That’s the number I’ve had stuck on my head probably since adolescence but now it’s irrelevant. I’m more intent on feeling better and conquering the aches and pains of aging .
We downsized to a mobile home a couple of years ago as well. I think it's a little too small though. My hubby was complaining yesterday about the Grands and how much different it is having 2 instead of 1. I reminded him that it wasn't that the almost 3 year old is more energetic than her brother was it's that we no longer have a basement he can retreat to and let me deal with them alone! I have much more patience and a more relaxed attitude than he does. Cookies for breakfast, sure I'm not your Mother I get to spoil you, her job is to discipline mine is to give in! He still thinks he needs to parent them. I, of course, make sure there is nothing dangerous happening and watch for their safety but I fully intend on enjoying them and making it a very welcoming atmosphere for them.
Good thoughts on the scale! My number one goal is to avoid diabetes! I know that the weight is a huge factor in that so keep at it.
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Soooo I was not as unplugged as I wanted to be yesterday - but I did have a nice morning/afternoon with my mum. Came home and kinda zoned out and really did not do much at all, some mindless phone scrolling on my end and I could have spent the time more productively but it is what it is! Ate around maintenance both days this weekend - it was not a full on binge so somewhat of an improvement but the weekends are so hard for me to stay in a deficit, I feel way hungrier than when I'm working.
JFT Monday
1. LOTS AND LOTS OF WATER
2. Drink shake by 10AM
3. 10 lunges/bathroom trip
4. Be kind - self talk and to others
5. Prelog food - log ALL food
6. Eat packed lunch
7. Dinner at home
8. Manage stress - do not react to things I have no control over
I find the weekends especially hard too. This weekend not so much as I was busy all weekend, but normally that is my downfall. Sometimes we need to just sit and be instead of being productive. It helps us in the long haul I believe.
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JFT - Sunday Dec 2 (I forgot to post these yesterday)
2L of water -
Calories in Green - 480
Only 1 Evening Snack - I was still hungry, but too tired to have more so went to bed
5 something at bathroom break - I failed this challenge all month long
5 fruit/veggie - 0/5
Walk 1 mile - Not intentional, but I didn't sit down all day except for maybe 40 minutes from 730-6! Decorated the tree, finished the other decorations, kept up with Michaela, Walmart, sanded discs for ornaments.... busy day! I counted 6 hours of light cleaning it truly was more like 10
Be Conscious of my choices! Do not disappoint myself! -
JFT - Monday December 3
2L of water
Calories in Green
Only 1 Evening Snack
5 something at bathroom break
5 fruit/veggie
Walk 1 mile
Be Conscious of my choices! Do not disappoint myself!
Well it's the start of my last week at my job! I have to clean my office up and pack my personal belongings to take home. I also need to clean the car and have it ready to pass back on Friday. I don't know if anyone is going to come up to do a walk out with me or if I'll just leave things as is. I guess I'll figure that out at some point. I have scheduled interviews this week for new staff so the lady taking over the scheduling in Calgary will not struggle. I have known her for almost 20 years and she doesn't deserve the headache.
I updated my excel sheet for my weight loss journey this morning, November was not my best month but still had a small loss.
Total loss in inches so far is now 20!
My miles walked for November (I only put the intentional walks in) was only 1.5! I just had a crappy month! No exercise whatsoever really. I need to get back at it. February is creeping up on me and that is when I have to buy the Mother of the Bride dress!
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This is The Most Wonderful Day. Happy Birthday @Faebert👏🍧
HELLO TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY JOINED US! WELCOME
AND ENJOY YOURSELVES!
I'm always going through something... LMBO. My life is like a Soap Opera
with bad scripts on most days... Hot Dang! I love it! I'm not bored out of
my gourd... Lol…. I just keep swinging at whatever comes and pray I
get a homerun ⚾. Of course a lot of times something throws me a curvy
knuckle ball and my eyes are shut when I swing and occasionally I
hit something but I stand stupefied, but I get a mercy run and eventually
make it to home plate. But... DARN IT! I'M PLAYING WHETHER I UNDERSTAND
THE GAME OR NOT.!! AND I'M DETERMINED TO SCORE, EVEN IF I DON'T
MAKE IT FOR ME... I'M PUTTING IN MY 💯 TO HELP YOU.
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »TimeToReduceFat wrote: »Sunday status:
3. Do not spend more than 30 bucks on food. Came to 56
I'm just nosy and curious, but do you buy groceries each day or buy prepared meals? I have done both a weekly shop and a "stop when I need it" shop. I have never been able to figure out which is more budget friendly.
@Snowflake1968 : I buy prepared meals. Where I live, we have a lot of options for food that deliver home. I am away from family on my own in a different country. Cooking for one person is boring & one dish I prepare stays for many days for me. So, now I have opted for buying budget friendly prepared meals. When I used to prepare my meals, I did a weekly shop. Does weekly shopping mean lesser chance of buying unnecessary stuffs?
Also, since it is just me, buying prepared meals costs almost similar to preparing meals on my own. But if there are more people, it is better to cook.2 -
Thanks all for the birthday wishes. Had a productive day yesterday but slept badly again and decided to just embrace it so been up since 2am and have done some work, laundry and started reorganising the hallway. But I know today will now be a super long day and there is a two hour training session after work today. Wish me luck! 😬
Monday goals recap
- morning workout ✅
- finish cakes (fill/ice) ✅
- take cakes and chocolates to work ✅
- buy fruit for the class and milk on way to work ✅
- buy batteries ✅
- home lunchtime for car and protein shake ✅
- pick up delivery ✅
- finish decorating house (all except the tree which I’ll buy on Friday) ✅
- early night ✅
Tuesday goals
- morning workout
- school health award doc amends ✅
- buy porridge ingredients on way to work
- finish pupil progress doc
- reply to play date invites x2
- buy birthday presents x2
- finalise plans for 15th
- finish hallway/clear out outgrown kids shoes
- stocking fillers for girls
- laundry ✅
- early night3
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