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

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  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,168 Member
    @mytime6630 you are smashing it!
    Another 2lb.lost!
    Its.melting away! Keep it up!
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,977 Member
    mytime6630 wrote: »
    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 :s:'(:s 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.
    Dec 10: 199.2.
    Dec 17: 197.4


    Woohoooo!!!!
  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
    @mytime6630 Awesome loss! I'm soo proud of you!

    @Snowflake1968 I'm hoping that this upcoming show is more magnificent than you imagine! Good luck!

    @PackerFanInGB Feel better soon! But take all the time you need! I know about concussions. Matt has had many of them and now suffers from Post Concussion Syndrome. If you have any questions feel free to PM me. If I don't know the answer or have a suggestion I can always ask him. Lol.

    @Bex953172 I hope the babes are feeling better!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,292 Member
    edited December 2018
    I have been missing getting on here ... but really, really trying to watch what I eat. I keep reminding myself of how awful I will feel if I give in and eat junk food. Trying to drink a lot of water in the evenings. Yesterday it was so nice outside ... I walked over 7 miles! Walked for 2.5 hours! Not what I had intended to do ... and my legs hurt so bad when I got back. But .. it was fun!

    So ... tonite is a challenge in that I am making cookies !!! But I have my glass of water (and a diet sunkist orange drink)!!!

    I finally finished all my christmas sewing ..... 5 tote bags made for ladies, 3 small tote bags for little ones, 3 reading pillows .... 8 embroidered towels! I still have 3 reading pillows I want to make yet, and another tote bag for a friend ... but those can wait. Why I wait until November to start christmas sewing!

    Our son loves the decorated sugar cookies, so that is what I am making. then.. hubby... who told me not to bake anything at all this year ... wants chocolate chip cookies! So the chocolate chip cookies are in the oven. Hubby will take these over to a friends on wednesday, and those, along with most of the sugar cookies, will go to Michigan when we visit our son next weekend. I plan on keeping just a few on hand for Christmas eve.

    Our daughter is here also tonite... but she is laying down. She had a MRI to find out why she has terrible migraine headaches, but the MRI came back as normal. I think her headaches are a result of stress, but I feel bad for her.

    Since I haven't posted my goals... but I have to try and stay accountable.

    So my goals for the rest of tonite are:
    1. Drink water while baking cookies. Remember, one leads to another! Concentrate on just drinking water!!!

    Goals for Tomorrow, Tues, Dec 18
    1. log my food
    2. go to the gym
    3. concentrate on water
    4. bake sugar cookies that are chilled ... do not eat any! Have my water to sip on!!
    5. finish wrapping up christmas gifts
    6. finish sending out cards
    7. stay focused. mindful eating
    8. remember how I want to feel after christmas .... not to gain, and least to maintain. But hoping to get at least 2 more pounds off before January!

  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,292 Member
    edited December 2018
    I haven't dropped off face of the earth. Still dealing with after effects of concussion. Getting migraines every day at work, having difficulty seeing my computer screen and just plain getting through the day right now. Seeing a doctor at the Concussion Clinic on Thursday so hopefully they'll be able to help me manage this better.

    I'll be back on posting goals as soon as I am dealing better with the headaches. I think of you all daily and hope everyone is doing well. (((BIG HUGS))) :flowerforyou:

    So sorry you are dealing with the migranes. My daughter also suffers from migraines a lot. She has had 3 concussions, and we think those are a cause, but her MRI came out ok. But so debilitating. I hope you feel better soon. But we all miss you, and sending you lots of hugs!


    I have to say I’m very proud of myself for resisting the Almond Roccas that I bought to give out as presents! I’ve been using the Beck mental techniques and they really work. What works best for me is Imagining the Aftermath of giving in and reading my Advantages to Losing Weight card (I actually have this on my phone for easy access). I’m totally dissuaded by the image of savoring that first bite but going overboard, eating the whole packet and then feeling miserable both physically and emotionally. Works like a charm! OK, maybe having a sore mouth helped a little but I do think my resistance muscle is getting a tad stronger and I’ll take that any day
    You are doing GREAT with the Beck techniques!! This is the one that I have been using the most ... to think of the aftermath if I give in to eating. So proud of you! Keep it up!

    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Ahh man I'm getting lazy with this again!
    Yesterday we tried pigeon for dinner.
    It was rank. Lol I'm not even sure the dog was sure about it!
    Thats probably the last time we be adventurous LOL

    No being lazy Bex!!! But I doubt very much that you are lazy ... you are just crazy busy!!
    I have NEVER tried pigeon ... I didn't think people ate pigeon???? You are much braver than I am!

    AJB1014 wrote: »
    I said yes to a dress!!!!!!! Cant even believe I squeezed into a sample, mine will be here in 3 weeks!

    Your dress is beautiful!!! And you look absolutely georgeous and radiant!! Thank you for sharing ... all your hard work is paying off.
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    @mytime6630 - yippee for another loss!
    @PackerFanInGB - wishing you better
    @sarah74_vt - 10inches?! You are so brave! And donating it too. What an amazing thing to do.
    @Sofia_Alegria - great mindset! You are doing so well
    @Bex953172 - I’ve been exhausted just reading about all your sickness battles. Hope the girls are all on the mend x
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    I had a crazy but productive day yesterday. Keeping busy to distract myself from boyfriend woes and racing to get all the Christmas stuff done while working full time. Nearly there! I went shopping after work and bought all the stocking fillers and a gift for my assistant. Had an excellent day food and fitness wise as well. Reset after a terrible weekend and hoping to stay on track now until Christmas. Annoyed though as my Fitbit strap snapped so I am not getting the mental boost of seeing quite how much activity I’m getting (nor the calorie adjustment!)

    Today I am expecting a new belt buckle to be delivered. My annoying boyfriend said all he wanted for Christmas was for his favourite belt to be repaired. If the buckle arrives I’ll head to the shop to get it fitted. Not sure he deserves it as we aren’t talking but hopefully things will be resolved.Otherwise my plan is to wrap gifts, play Christmas music and try and stay cheerful.

    Monday goals recap
    - morning workout ✅
    - Parking vouchers on car ✅
    - Load car with party leftovers ✅
    - GAG to LC ✅
    - Run home lunchtime for car ✅
    - Stocking fillers for girls ✅
    - early night ✅

    Tuesday goals
    - morning workout
    - Parking vouchers on car
    - Call A re jewellery
    - Go to leather repair shop after work
    - Put away laundry
    - Wrap gifts - build daughter’s desk
    - Early night
  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member

    1. Up by 6 😁630 but still a win!
    2. Yoga! Even if it's a short one! Just do it!❌
    3. Remember to bring lunch, oatmeal, headphones and coffee cup to work✔️✔️❌✔️ Forgot the headphones. Bought some at the gym. Will keep this in my bag
    4. Work 815-515✔️ Pretty easy day
    5. Gym after work (this might be too lofty a goal)✔️✔️I spent a while looking at ebooks to borrow from my library. I found one by Max Lacuda that I started reading while I was walking. I read 4 chapters, walked 3.75 miles in 37 minutes. 😁😁
    6. Pork chops for dinner ✔️I finally figured out that I wasn't using enough oil when I was pan frying them. They were so so so much better this time
    7. Dishes right after!🔳 Didn't them RIGHT after dinner. But I did do then before bed.
    8. Clean out fridge! ✔️ It is so empty now. I have to make some premade things to bring to work for lunch again. But I also ended up with a whole nother load of dishes that I will have to do tomorrow morning
    9. Bed early.✔️ Signing off now

    JFT, 12-18-18
    1. Log all food
    2. Get milk for work!! I think I need to write this in my forehead or something. Lol
    3. Up at 630
    4. Start writing routine
    5. Food in Crock-Pot! Salsa chicken
    6. Finish dishes
    7. Remember lunch, milk, and coffee cup
    8. Work 815-515
    9. Dinner/dishes right after work!
    10. Do some meal prep
    11. Wrap presents
    12. Bed early
  • TimeToReduceFat
    TimeToReduceFat Posts: 127 Member
    Monday status:
    1. Do week 1 Day 2 of C25K done
    2. Do sudharshana Kriya done
    3. Do not spend more than 30 bucks on food done
    4. Use stevia in tea & coffee x
    5. Be within the calorie limit x
    6. Be mindful of volume of my voice & don’t get annoyed. Be patient. done
    7. Shower in the morning instead of night x

    Tuesday JFT (18.12.2018):
    1. Do week 1 Day 2 of C25K
    2. Do sudharshana Kriya
    3. Do not spend more than 30 bucks on food
    4. Use stevia in tea & coffee
    5. Be within the calorie limit
    6. Be mindful of volume of my voice & don’t get annoyed. Be patient.
    7. Shower in the morning instead of night

    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
    7. Shower in the morning instead of night
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    edited December 2018
    Yesterday wasn't great food wise, although it could have been worse. I don't know about anyone else but I feel like every day is a battle not to give into the urge not to just relax into Christmas mode and eat continually. I think this is what happens when you have three Christmas parties when you still have a week to go!

    I guess this is where the JFT mentality can really come in handy. Don't think about all the temptations of the next two weeks...just think about TODAY, and what you're going to do within it.

    Yesterday's commitments:

    - Log everything I eat :/
    - Stick to food plan :/
    - Be in the green :/
    - 3+ bottles water :/
    - No alcohol :smile:

    - No eating whilst standing :smile:
    - Savour every bite :/
    - Monitor fullness after each meal :/
    - Differentiate between hunger, desire and craving :/
    - Give myself credit! :/

    - Finish work at 6pm latest :smile:
    - Read Beck Diet Solution :smile:
    - Prep for second interview :smile:
    - Gratitude journal :/ Forgot again
    - Lights out by 11 :smile:

    Today will be challenging - at the end of the day I have my team 'wine and cheese' mini party. I'm not sure if I have mentioned before, but cheese is a MASSIVE weakness for me - more than chocolate. The event is going to replace dinner, but there is still a danger that I will consume massive amounts of calories. I will need a strategy to avoid that!


    Today's commitments:

    - No snacks outside meals
    - Take sensible portions of cheese
    - Eat slowly
    - Savour every bite
    - Monitor fullness throughout
    - Differentiate between hunger, desire and craving
    - Leave event by 7, absolute latest (6.30 if started earlier)

    - 4 bottles water
    - One glass of wine only
    - Give myself credit!

    - Run to work
    - 1 hour lunch break
    - Interview prep
    - Gratitude journal
    - Lights out by 11
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,168 Member
    Goals for Mon: Recap
    - 8 glasses of water ❎
    - Be in the green❓
    - Exercise (maybe)❎
    - Take meds ✔️

    So I has 6 waters, more than half which is good.
    I didn't log so no idea about being in the green
    I didn't exercise but I did put maybe so it doesn't really matter.

    I had a sick free day yesterday

    So goals for Tues
    - 8 glasses of water
    - Be in the green (and log)
    - Exercise (again maybe)
    - Weigh in..
    - Tidy up
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,589 Member
    Checking in from Monday
    1. Therapy exercises. Feed cats. Morning meds. Tea! Duo. Blog post. Still need to set up with gastro. TAKE SHOES. GRADE GRADE GRADE.
    2. Review S2 plans and compare to S1 plans / notes. Check absences and compare to plans. Check on barn order with K. Check on Plex with C. Continue updating poetry quiz. Check on IXL account? Call library and check on button-maker.
    3. Class 3: Exam prep. Grade Prince analyses. Students finished? Alphabetize work.
    4. Class 2 & 4: Final exams. Create student list (w/ classes & grades) for S2
    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 A DOGGONE POST. Plan article on building up to public speaking for EJ.
    6. Strength 4:30. Zumba 5:30. LIBRARY. Check in with B. Check in with parents.
    7. Prep Tue lunch: Beef stew. Chop celery. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 8:45, devices off by 9:00, alarm set for 5:00. Look for low prices on eyepins and crimp beads.

    JFT Tuesday
    1. Therapy exercises. Feed cats. Meds. Dishes. Tea! Log 1 item. Duo. Blog post. Call gastro and set up appt - 2/7? TAKE SECRET SANTA GIFT!
    2. GRADE ALL THE THINGS. Rework & reprint button designs. Print semester calendar.
    3. Class 3 - Final exams! Take the protein shakes home! MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ALL CORDS. Take orange lit book home.
    4. WRITE A BLOG POST DARNIT. I don't know why I can't manage this. I just stare at the page.
    5. DoT p 25-50. Grade. Grade. Grade.
    6. Nibble celery. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
    7. Zumba 5:30. Check on signup at Y. Library - pick up book. Find some black thread and stitch up the computer bag.
    8. Put laundry away. Update Goodreads Friday.
    9. Therapy exercises. Chop celery. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Look for low prices on eyepins and crimp beads.

    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
    November: 188.2
    Today: 192.2

    Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut
    1. Go to Mac store and see if they can retrieve the files off the iMac. Look for an "ugly Christmas sweater" at thrift stores.
    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. Regular: 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). Honors: practice subject/object pronouns (my friend and I / my friend and me).
    3. Find out if a second masters pays the same as an EdS (email HH). Revise Machiavelli Prince Analysis - Part 1 paraphrased explanation, Part 2 quote & leader choice & explanation, part 3 reflection.
    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, pencil sharpener
    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. 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 Design for How People Learn (Julie Dirksen), Dying for a Paycheck (Robin Hardman), The Prince (tr. Tim Parks). Check on alternate translations for The Prince.

    Ugh. I have GOT to weigh and measure. :( The scale number just keeps going up. :(
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,668 Member
    edited December 2018
    Recap M 12/17 ~ Since roads are (mostly) ice-free, I can walk dog before work/sunrise again... although a little out of the habit of 5:30 alarm, to allow time to don all the layers & gear. :D Surprising how quickly that habit fails me ~ maybe b/c I'm really not a morning person?
    1) Walked dog 3.52 mi 1:01:31 = happy dog :smiley: & happy me :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work / 5 somethings (didn't do any over the weekend) = Fitbit 16,521 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 boom! & 62 floors :smiley:
    3) Meals & snacks prelogged / no snack after supper / net calories green / 14c water = Ack! Ack! Ack! Soup & salad supper were not enough so I ate some dried apple slices. Then I made popcorn. THEN I ate peanut M&Ms. >:) Net calories -638 :s , sodium -909 (yikes), sugar -68 >:) , fiber & protein excellent, 14c water
    4) Evening: put away Schwan's delivery :smiley: / write cards :smiley: finally finished 8:45 / wash dishes :/ / maybe decorate (nearly done) :/
    5) Unplug 9:00 :smiley: / floss :smiley: / retainers :smiley: / set/verify early alarm, bed & tv off 10:15 :smiley: (walk dog T before work)

    JFT T 12/18
    1) Walked dog before work / 3.6 mi 1:05:36 / stretched = happy dog & happy me :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work / 5 somethings
    3) Snacks & meals prelogged / NO snack after supper ~ make sure I eat enough fiber & protein / net calories green / 14c water
    4) PA-CA project summarization & folders (maybe during webinar)
    5) To-do's: mail cards / complete donations / make chicken salad for hubby / finish decorating / wash dishes / other?
    6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / set/verify early alarm, bed & tv off 10:15 (walk dog W before work)
  • sarah74_vt
    sarah74_vt Posts: 368 Member
    JFY (Monday, 12/17/19)
    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 :)

    JFT (Tuesday, 12/18/19)
    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
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,977 Member
    JFT - Monday December 17
    2L of water - 1.75 I think
    Calories in Green - 🙂
    Only 1 Evening Snack - 🙂
    5 something at bathroom break
    5 fruit/veggie - 1/5
    Walk 1 mile - 😕
    Write in Journal -🙂
    Be Conscious of my choices! Do not disappoint myself! -🙂

    JFT - Tuesday December 18
    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!

    I managed to get a lot accomplished yesterday, sticking is ready to start working on. I just need to go buy thread and seed beads. I have two ladders ready to put together, need to find hooks. Did get the bedding completely done!

    Today I need to sand some wood for burning as both daughters need gifts for friends! So we are helping out. Then I will paint the last set of ladder rungs.

    @Bex953172 - I say a day with no sick is a day to celebrate!!!!!

  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    JFT Monday recap
    1. Three waters before lunch, another three after :)
    2. Do 30 minute workout at lunchtime (cut it back to 20 minutes if time restraints)* do it at home if all else fails >:)
    3. Log all food >:)
    4. Eat packed lunch >:)
    5. Cook dinner at home :)
    6. Kind self talk :)
    7. Empty/fill dishwasher :)
    8. Load of laundry >:)
    9. Car dealership @ 3 :)

    Mom was in the neighborhood of work so we went out to lunch - no workout, no eating packed lunch, I ate shrimp tacos and skipped the fries but still...not my best day and I didnt log anything at all yesterday. Usually I'd go back and do it, but logging restaurant food is such a crap shoot anyway. I could have worked out at home but I decided to call my dad and catch up in my free moments instead. The car dealership visit was frustrating to say the least. I'm buying out my lease because I'm way over on miles and I like the car - buying it keeps my payments close to what they are now. They did the whole "let me check with my manager" gig for an hour and a half only to fear monger me into thinking that my math was wrong and my payments will be way more than I was planning for so "why dont I just get a new lease anyway!" I finally had enough and left, checked my math and checked with my credit union - nope, my math wasnt wrong and my payments will be the same as I'm paying now...I was annoyed when I was in there but figuring that out after had me livid. TOM still due to arrive and I think its stress that has me late but I'm gonna pick up some dollar store tests just in case! I'm a ravenous beast either way so trying to keep things reasonable today.

    JFT Tuesday
    1. WATERS
    2. Eat packed lunch
    3. Cook dinner at home - steak burrito bowls (make extra rice for lunch)
    4. Log all food
    5. Empty/Fill dishwasher
    6. Load of laundry
    7. Kind self talk
    8. Pick up HCG tests at dollar store
  • Sofia_Alegria
    Sofia_Alegria Posts: 57 Member
    Hi to All.

    I’ve had a miserable day. Apparently, my gums had a severe allergic reaction to the materials used in the impression mold for the crown that I’m getting done. That’s what’s caused all my being “under the weather” feeling that I’ve been dealing with the past couple of days. I went to the dentist today at noon and he cleaned it (fortunately it didn’t hurt) and I have to use a special rinse until things clear up.

    I decided not to work out this morning so that my body could focus on healing. I can only eat lukewarm or cold foods b/c the heat aggravates it. I had a huge portion of frozen yogurt after lunch and it helped but my poor mouth is hurting. I’ve logged my food journal but honestly, I just wish this to go away so that my life can go back to normal. My poor mouth is so sore!

    I’ll try to leave a couple of minutes early from work and get to bed also early so that I can rest up and hopefully tomorrow will be a new day.

    Hugs to all. I’ll read posts tomorrow if my mouth lets me.
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,168 Member
    edited December 2018
    Hi to All.

    I’ve had a miserable day. Apparently, my gums had a severe allergic reaction to the materials used in the impression mold for the crown that I’m getting done. That’s what’s caused all my being “under the weather” feeling that I’ve been dealing with the past couple of days. I went to the dentist today at noon and he cleaned it (fortunately it didn’t hurt) and I have to use a special rinse until things clear up.

    I decided not to work out this morning so that my body could focus on healing. I can only eat lukewarm or cold foods b/c the heat aggravates it. I had a huge portion of frozen yogurt after lunch and it helped but my poor mouth is hurting. I’ve logged my food journal but honestly, I just wish this to go away so that my life can go back to normal. My poor mouth is so sore!

    I’ll try to leave a couple of minutes early from work and get to bed also early so that I can rest up and hopefully tomorrow will be a new day.

    Hugs to all. I’ll read posts tomorrow if my mouth lets me.

    You know what, I think something like that can really put you on a downer! I'd rather break my arm I think! Atleast id be able to eat and stuff.
    I think when something can affect our necessities like eating or drinking or even using the toilet it can be awful.

    I hope you feel better soon x
  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member

    JFT, 12-18-18
    1. Log all food✔️ Even though I didn't want to and had to guesstimate the fries
    2. Get milk for work!! I think I need to write this in my forehead or something. Lol ✔️😑🤣 Got the milk... Left it in the fridge at home
    3. Up at 630✔️✔️ Actually really really proud about this. I really didn't want to. I actually walked up to the alarm clock (it's across the room) with the intentions of resetting it. But...I just turned it off and went about my morning! Had a great morning too!
    4. Start writing routine✔️ Spent 15 minutes just spilling my brain on paper. Going to do it again tomorrow morning. Need to get a disciplined routine down
    5. Food in Crock-Pot! Salsa chicken✔️ Ended up making Italian chicken instead. I wanted warm and gooey chickeny pasta goodness.
    6. Finish dishes❌ Nope...
    7. Remember lunch, milk, and coffee cup ✔️❌✔️ Forgot the milk...
    8. Work 815-515✔️ Hectic in the morning. It wasn't really customer busy... More paperwork/busy work stuff. Lots of phone calls. Lol
    9. Dinner/dishes right after work! ❌/❌ I don't think I started dinner until an hour and a half after I got home from work
    10. Do some meal prep❌ Made the mistake of having one too many beers and joining an online chat with the DH and a friend. This always steals my evenings
    11. Wrap presents✔️ Did manage to get this done. I even gave one to the DH... We're really bad at waiting until Christmas. Lol
    12. Bed early✔️ Probably by 10:15, definitely by 10:30

    JFT, 12-19-18

    1. Up at 630
    2. Writing routine
    3. Meditate
    4. Work 815-515
    5. Small portions at work lunch
    6. Bring home leftovers for dinner
    7. Dishes!!!
    8. Research
    9. Bed early
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    Morning all. Up early and sitting in the peaceful dark thinking of all the things I have to do! I know it will all come together in the end but sometimes I wonder if Christmas is really worth all the running around that precedes it! I must take some time this year to be present in the moment - watch the joy of my kids and remember what it’s all about!

    Yesterday was a bit of a food disaster but I know why - just too tired and busy to take proper care of myself. Today will also be hectic but I’m going to try and make time for proper meals for a change.

    Last night I built the desk my daughter wanted for Christmas all by myself and have it hidden away (going to wrap the box for her to open on the morning). Very proud of myself but unfortunately I dropped the pieces on my foot and my ankle is sore this morning. Hoping I can still work out as usual but we shall see...

    Tuesday goals recap
    - morning workout ✅
    - Parking vouchers on car ✅
    - Call A re jewellery ✅
    - Go to leather repair shop after work ✅
    - Put away laundry ❎ it did make it upstairs though!
    - Wrap gifts ❎ build daughter’s desk✅
    - Early night✅

    Wednesday goals
    - morning workout if ankle ok
    - parking vouchers on car
    - take gifts for godchildren in to work
    - Buy decaf coffee
    - wrap gift for class and take to DH office
    - parent session at 9:30
    - leave on time
    - meet V and H to give godchildren gifts
    - call leather repair shop
    - check jewellery dispatch
    - Wrap more gifts if home in time
    - early night

    Have a great day all x
  • TimeToReduceFat
    TimeToReduceFat Posts: 127 Member
    Tuesday status:
    1. Do week 1 Day 2 of C25K. It was supposed to be walking. But had to go to the doctor's. Just walked on my way back home.
    2. Do sudharshana Kriya x
    3. Do not spend more than 30 bucks on food done
    4. Use stevia in tea & coffee x
    5. Be within the calorie limit x
    6. Be mindful of volume of my voice & don’t get annoyed. Be patient. done
    7. Shower in the morning instead of night x

    Wednesday JFT (19.12.2018):
    1. Do week 1 Day 3 of C25K
    2. Do sudharshana Kriya
    3. Do not spend more than 30 bucks on food
    4. Use stevia in tea & coffee
    5. Be within the calorie limit
    6. Be mindful of volume of my voice & don’t get annoyed. Be patient.
    7. Shower in the morning instead of night

    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
    7. Shower in the morning instead of night
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,292 Member
    Total Total failure today ... or I guess I should rephrase that. I choose to eat a bunch of cookies, I choose to eat some candy to relieve my stress ... it was all my choice. Doesn't help that I just baked oatmeal, chocolate chip, and decorated sugar cookies... all within hands reach!

    So for tomorrow, I will choose to face the problems facing us, and not give into that junk food.

    Our daughter thought her computer had a virus... she gave out her bank number to someone ... who has been taking over $50.00 every month out. We are trying to figure out where the money is going .. finally today she tells us this. Its like she is a child, trying to live as an adult. So stressful evening... as I am trying to talk to her, and she will not listen. The 40 yr old adult voice tonite ... then the crying ... then the child again, letting us know what has been going on. She said 2 withdrawals were made last week... but she doesn't know what they are for. OMG!! Now she does not want to go with us to see our son ... she is choosing instead to just sit in her apartment alone. Again ... saying that serenity prayer ... but boy, I sure wish I had the answer as to what to do!


    So my goals tomorrow are simple.
    concentrate on drinking water
    healthy foods
    mindful eating ... food is not the answer.

  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    I don't really know why I bothered making goals yesterday, I pretty much just totally ignored them!!!

    Yesterday's commitments:

    - No snacks outside meals :/
    - Take sensible portions of cheese :/
    - Eat slowly :/
    - Savour every bite :/
    - Monitor fullness throughout :/
    - Differentiate between hunger, desire and craving :/
    - Leave event by 7, absolute latest (6.30 if started earlier) :smile:

    - 4 bottles water :smile:
    - One glass of wine only :/
    - Give myself credit! :/

    - Run to work :smile:
    - 1 hour lunch break :smile:
    - Interview prep :smile:
    - Gratitude journal :/
    - Lights out by 11 :smile:

    Today I WILL be better - fewer temptations to deal with. I am having dinner with my friends tonight but it's in a pub and let's face it, I go to pubs all the time so there is no need to overdo it. I will make a strategy for not going overboard and stick to it!

    Today is also my second interview. I'm feeling a little nervous but I'm also feeling a bit like, as someone said (I think possibly @Sofia_Alegria), if it's right for me then I will get it!

    Unfortunately I also seem to be coming down with a cold. I'm going to dose myself up with drugs (paracetamol/ vitamin C) and hopefully it will go away!


    Today's commitments:

    - Log everything I eat
    - Make and stick to food plan
    - 3+ bottles water
    - One large water for every alcoholic drink

    - No eating whilst standing
    - Savour every bite
    - Monitor fullness after each meal
    - Differentiate between hunger, desire and craving
    - Give myself credit!

    - Train home by 22.45 latest, ideally 22.15 or even earlier


    Big hugs to everyone who needs them at the moment, including @mytime6630 @PackerfaninGB @Sofia_Alegria @Faebert as well as everyone else who needs them who I haven't mentioned. I've been a bit rubbish at replying to others' posts lately - things have been a bit overwhelming with interviews and work restructure - but I think of you all a lot and am rooting for you even when I'm not posting much. <3
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    Loads of luck for today @slittlemeister! Totally agree that if it’s meant to be it will be! And either way make sure you enjoy your night out x
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    mytime6630 wrote: »
    Total Total failure today ... or I guess I should rephrase that. I choose to eat a bunch of cookies, I choose to eat some candy to relieve my stress ... it was all my choice. Doesn't help that I just baked oatmeal, chocolate chip, and decorated sugar cookies... all within hands reach!

    So for tomorrow, I will choose to face the problems facing us, and not give into that junk food.

    Our daughter thought her computer had a virus... she gave out her bank number to someone ... who has been taking over $50.00 every month out. We are trying to figure out where the money is going .. finally today she tells us this. Its like she is a child, trying to live as an adult. So stressful evening... as I am trying to talk to her, and she will not listen. The 40 yr old adult voice tonite ... then the crying ... then the child again, letting us know what has been going on. She said 2 withdrawals were made last week... but she doesn't know what they are for. OMG!! Now she does not want to go with us to see our son ... she is choosing instead to just sit in her apartment alone. Again ... saying that serenity prayer ... but boy, I sure wish I had the answer as to what to do!


    So my goals tomorrow are simple.
    concentrate on drinking water
    healthy foods
    mindful eating ... food is not the answer.

    Big hugs @mytime6630. I would not call your day a total failure. You were there for your daughter, which is the most important thing. You’ve recognised the choices you’ve made and today will be better. Your goals sound good - I’m rooting for you. X
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,168 Member
    So goals for Tues (Recap)
    - 8 glasses of water ❎
    - Be in the green ❓(and log)❎
    - Exercise (again maybe)❎
    - Weigh in..❎
    - Tidy up✔️[/quote]


    @slittlemeister I pretty much ignored yesterday too.
    I think I'm gonna leave goals today!
  • awhit4842
    awhit4842 Posts: 236 Member
    JFT Wednesday
    1. Log all food
    2. Do not eat sweets in the breakroom. Seriously people, stop bringing in delicious cookies!
    3. Go to the gym this morning
    4. Drink 150oz water
    5. Do not cancel doctors appointment tomorrow. I have an appointment with my weight management doctor and even though she says I should still come in if I’m not doing well, it still feels like a huge disappointment when I go and that number hasn’t budged or has gone up. I’m trying not to have many expectations since it’s around the holidays.
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,589 Member
    edited December 2018
    Checking in from Tuesday
    1. Therapy exercises. Feed cats. Meds. Dishes. Tea! Log 1 item. Duo. Blog post. Call gastro and set up appt - 2/7? TAKE SECRET SANTA GIFT!
    2. GRADE ALL THE THINGS. Rework & reprint button designs. Print semester calendar.
    3. Class 3 - Final exams! Take the protein shakes home! MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ALL CORDS. Take orange lit book home.
    4. WRITE A BLOG POST DARNIT. I don't know why I can't manage this. I just stare at the page.
    5. DoT p 25-50. Grade. Grade. Grade.
    6. Nibble celery. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
    7. Zumba 5:30. Check on signup at Y. Library - pick up book. Find some black thread and stitch up the computer bag. Finish all current work. Grade finals tonight. Input grades.
    8. Put laundry away. Update Goodreads Friday. CHECK THERAPY TIME.
    9. Therapy exercises. Chop celery. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Look for low prices on eyepins and crimp beads.

    JFT Wednesday
    1. Therapy exercises. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Log 1 item. Duo.
    2. Leave for Y by 8:00. Zumba 9:00, Strength 10:00. Therapy 2:00. Strength 4:30.
    3. Grade final essays. Grade all late work.
    4. Nibble celery. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
    5. Create a PDF supplement for the poetry test. Create a test on MLA style using Google Forms.
    6. Practice French braiding with D. Check ongoing list below. Write? HAHAHAHAHA.
    7. Therapy exercises. Chop celery. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 10:45; devices off by 11.

    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
    November: 188.2
    Today: 190.6

    Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut
    1. Go to Mac store and see if they can retrieve the files off the iMac. Look for an "ugly Christmas sweater" at thrift stores.
    2. Create vocabulary lists for each unit that come from the texts used: Animal Farm, Julius Caesar, Wes Moore, I Am Malala. 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. Regular: 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). Honors: practice subject/object pronouns (my friend and I / my friend and me).
    3. Find out if a second masters pays the same as an EdS (email HH). Revise Machiavelli Prince Analysis - Part 1 paraphrased explanation, Part 2 quote & leader choice & explanation, part 3 reflection. Connect standards to assignments and include them in titles and in gradebook.
    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, pencil sharpener
    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. Fix laptop bag.
    8. 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 Design for How People Learn (Julie Dirksen), Dying for a Paycheck (Robin Hardman), The Prince (tr. Tim Parks). Check on alternate translations for The Prince.

    Well, I graded until 10 PM and I didn't get to the final exams. That's gonna HAVE to be today, along with the late work. Gonna try to get some laundry put away before heading to the Y.
  • Sofia_Alegria
    Sofia_Alegria Posts: 57 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    You know what, I think something like that can really put you on a downer! I'd rather break my arm I think! Atleast id be able to eat and stuff.
    I think when something can affect our necessities like eating or drinking or even using the toilet it can be awful.

    I hope you feel better soon x

    Thanks Bex! It looks like the gums are starting to clear up but my body just feels awful. A coworker brought me a Gatorade b/c she said the yuckyness is probably in part from being dehydrated. I'll see if that helps; if not, then I'll have to go home early and get in bed. Pretty much the only thing that I feel like doing.

    @slittlemeister thinking about you and your second interview.

    JFT 12/19/18
    HYDRATE to see if this helps and I can get back to my workouts and normal routine

    Hugs to all! <3