JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018
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Recap Tuesday 1/16
1) Treadmill 3 miles before work / 50:50
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work = Fitbit 17,135 steps, 250+ steps 12/14 hours & 28 floors
3) Noon webinar / pace in office after eating lunch = Paced 3,298 steps during webinar Net calories, sodium & sugar red, not by much, and 15c water
4) Evening: to-do list is a little long...kind of forgot to order gift for hubby's bday in 12 days
and need sympathy cards for Sat. funeral...get >3 other things done = Only one sympathy card in card box, add to list for this week / got 5 other tasks done, including order for hubby's bday gift but busy later than I wanted 
5) Floss / retainers / bed & TV off 10:15...don't start to-do's too late! = Done / done / 30 minutes later, just tried to do so much
JFT W 1/17
1) Treadmill 3 miles before work / 50:14
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work
3) Make root vegetable stew for supper & have w/ salad / net calories green
4) Make cranberry banana bread...need to use up fruit!
5) At least 1 more item on to-do list
6) Floss / retainers / bed & TV off 10:15...doing well flossing / retainers, but as soon as they are struck from list
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@MLHC1 Thanks for the tip on Kodiak Cakes. I've already googled where I might buy it around here. @OConnell5483, it's at Target and Festival Foods.
@junodog1 Best wishes at your new job! Hope all goes well for you today. 4 -
JFT (Tuesday)
13k Steps
17K
10 cups water Maybe 11 or 12
Amazing Race arms Yep, about killed me though
Stay in the green at 0 calories so I call it a win.
Laundry folded and put away oops forgot about this until I went to bed.
No refined sugar (this is going to be so hard.) Woot I did it, even though the BF was munching on sugar half the night. Also resisted the free candy at work.
100 Minutes exercise (half way there)
130 Minutes
Rinse and repeat
JFT (Wednesday)
13k Steps
10 cups water
Amazing Race arms
Stay in the green
Laundry folded and put away
No refined sugar (this is going to be so hard.)
100 Minutes exercise (half way there)6 -
I never logged yesterday and I know I over ate! Just for today I will get back on track. I will log all my food, stay in the green and exercise. I've lost another 2 pounds and never want to gain it back!
"Nothing tastes as good a thin feels!"6 -
OConnell5483 wrote: »
The prenatal massage was a huge blessing
My muscles are much happier now!! Also, my Kodiak Power Muffins worked well.....when I woke up during the night, I ate one and drank some propel. (I did this twice.) This morning I'm feeling much better!! I guess I've reached the point where this little guy needs snacks throughout the night 
Well, I'm looking forward to the day today, hopefully it will be productive and positive!!
What are Kodiak Power Muffins? Something you buy or something you baked? I'm intrigued....
You buy the mix and bake the muffins The recipe calls for bananas so I also like to add pecans to mine!
really wish they were gluten free.0 -
@Bex953172 , how are you feeling?0
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Soooo, I haven't been on this board long enough for you to notice my absence the last *cough* four days. It. Was. Bad. And the scale this morning showed it.
So, I'm back. Much chagrined.
JFT:
Log everything
stay green in calories and carbs (under 30?)
80 oz water
swim 1000 yards--challenge bc it's freaking cold out. Hard to convince myself to get in water when it's so cold outside. Although, the hot tub or steam is certainly an incentive...
Tonight is crochet/knitting group at church. I'm done with my last crochet project and want to try to learn to knit. again.
Okay, Miss Heidi, I am going to be watching you, lol! Actually, I'm going to be watching for you and hope you keep coming back. I want to encourage you, and myself, that even if there's a horrible, terrible, no good very bad day, to show up here anyway. In fact, I'm going to make that one of my JFT's: to just show up. I've seen posts here where there's a big ol x on almost every goal...it happens. But, maybe, if we purpose to show up every day, no matter what, we can break the chain of bad days before it starts.
I've only been on here a little over two weeks but I can tell you it is a guilt free zone. It's an honest zone, but with that honesty comes encouragement, suggestions, empathy. In other words, we are all walking this road together, picking each other up, cheering one another on, or sitting next to someone while they catch their breath. (Glad to see you return
Peace and joy.4 -
cschmitz110515 wrote: »@MLHC1 Thanks for the tip on Kodiak Cakes. I've already googled where I might buy it around here. @OConnell5483, it's at Target and Festival Foods.
@junodog1 Best wishes at your new job! Hope all goes well for you today.
Awesome!! The original ones are good for pancakes, waffles, blueberry muffins and power muffins (recipe on the back). If you like peanut butter, you will definitely like the peanut butter mix also. I accidently picked up the peanut butter mix once and now the family always wants them in the house for the occasional peanut butter pancake. 4 -
OConnell5483 wrote: »
The prenatal massage was a huge blessing My muscles are much happier now!! Also, my Kodiak Power Muffins worked well.....when I woke up during the night, I ate one and drank some propel. (I did this twice.) This morning I'm feeling much better!! I guess I've reached the point where this little guy needs snacks throughout the night Well, I'm looking forward to the day today, hopefully it will be productive and positive!!
What are Kodiak Power Muffins? Something you buy or something you baked? I'm intrigued....
You buy the mix and bake the muffins The recipe calls for bananas so I also like to add pecans to mine!
really wish they were gluten free.
They do make Gluten Free ones!!
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clicketykeys wrote: »Checking in from Monday:
Goal for 1/22: 175. Today: 178. I hate having to dial my goals back, but I'm hungry ALL the damned time, and while 1.5 lb/week OUGHT to be sustainable at my current weight (it's < 1%, right?) I just can't seem to make it work.
Lot of Xs yesterday, but I did some of the ? things, particularly the visit with my parents, which took up a good chunk of time. Totally worth the tradeoff. My dad's having some heart issues - nothing serious, and I'm glad he's getting it checked, but definitely a reminder to me that forever is unfortunately not on the table. Overall I felt like it was a good-full day, you know? I'm going to prioritize writing and piano practice today, since they've been on the X-list a lot more than the check-list!
I'm so sorry you are frustrated---and it is frustrating. Have you taken a moment to evaluate what you are eating? When you stop eating? How much water you are drinking? Are your goals realistic? etc...that really helped me recently when I wasn't losing anything...
Also, it is true, about visiting your parents. Enjoy the time you have with them.
Virtual hug.
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My stomach has been so sore today, like my actual stomach, anything I eat or drink (even water) makes it hurt for a little bit after as soon as if reached it, it feels very tender and sensitive.
Pretty sure it's not baby-related but was wondering if anyone has had this before (it's possible I've ate something dodgy yesterday but I've not felt sick at all but do feel "off") and what can i do to soothe it? I tried peppermint tea this morning but it didnt really help, like I said even water makes it hurt?
The days nearly over here but any advice is welcomed!
I would check with the dr. Better to be safe at this stage in your pregnancy.
Yeah I think you’re right, now I’m thinking it could be the baby because all my organs are basically crushed now lol!
Going to go on Friday I think..4 -
Soooo, I haven't been on this board long enough for you to notice my absence the last *cough* four days. It. Was. Bad. And the scale this morning showed it.
So, I'm back. Much chagrined.
JFT:
Log everything
stay green in calories and carbs (under 30?)
80 oz water
swim 1000 yards--challenge bc it's freaking cold out. Hard to convince myself to get in water when it's so cold outside. Although, the hot tub or steam is certainly an incentive...
Tonight is crochet/knitting group at church. I'm done with my last crochet project and want to try to learn to knit. again.
Aha!
I knew someone was missing I just couldn’t think who lol it’s definitely been quieter the last few days!!
And now I know it’s you I’ll be watching hahahah
You should ask @joan6630 what I’m like with her haha she can’t get away with nothing!!
It’s good you came back though
What crochet project have you just finished? 4 -
Day 9: Did all but the yoga. I could have, quite easily, but chose not to...became a lazy-saurus...and it's gentle yoga...very little exertion needed, lol.
Success: I had room for a Ghirardelli chocolate square, went to get one and noticed it was after 8pm, which was the "stop eating" time I had set jft. Said, hrmph, but still walked away and within a few minutes I was like, who-hoo!
What I learned: Saw this the other day and it has been with me ever since: Losing weight is HARD. Being fat is HARD. Choose your HARD.
JFT I will:
drink 6 glasses of water
stop eating before 8pm
ride five miles on stationary bike
do a round of yoga
announce my JFT goals on the site
record food and water on MFP
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clicketykeys wrote: »Checking in from Monday:
Goal for 1/22: 175. Today: 178. I hate having to dial my goals back, but I'm hungry ALL the damned time, and while 1.5 lb/week OUGHT to be sustainable at my current weight (it's < 1%, right?) I just can't seem to make it work.
Lot of Xs yesterday, but I did some of the ? things, particularly the visit with my parents, which took up a good chunk of time. Totally worth the tradeoff. My dad's having some heart issues - nothing serious, and I'm glad he's getting it checked, but definitely a reminder to me that forever is unfortunately not on the table. Overall I felt like it was a good-full day, you know? I'm going to prioritize writing and piano practice today, since they've been on the X-list a lot more than the check-list!
I'm so sorry you are frustrated---and it is frustrating. Have you taken a moment to evaluate what you are eating? When you stop eating? How much water you are drinking? Are your goals realistic? etc...that really helped me recently when I wasn't losing anything...
Also, it is true, about visiting your parents. Enjoy the time you have with them.
Virtual hug.
The biggest challenge for me is the goal. I've heard both that a 1% loss weekly (which for me would be 1.78 lb) is reasonable, but also that your rate of loss slows down the more you lose, and that once you get within 20 lbs. of your target weight, .5 lb/week is reasonable. But the thing is, I'm really not sure what my end target is going to be. Right now I'm aiming for 150... ish. But I really don't know whether that's actually a good target weight for me! At my height, apparently anything from 140-206 falls in the "normal BMI" range.
So since I'm already IN the normal BMI range, maybe I should be shooting for less than 1% loss/week? I just don't really know. But I'm going to try for a 1 lb loss/week and see if I'm more successful.
We'll see how that goes ;D3 -
clicketykeys wrote: »clicketykeys wrote: »Checking in from Monday:
Goal for 1/22: 175. Today: 178. I hate having to dial my goals back, but I'm hungry ALL the damned time, and while 1.5 lb/week OUGHT to be sustainable at my current weight (it's < 1%, right?) I just can't seem to make it work.
Lot of Xs yesterday, but I did some of the ? things, particularly the visit with my parents, which took up a good chunk of time. Totally worth the tradeoff. My dad's having some heart issues - nothing serious, and I'm glad he's getting it checked, but definitely a reminder to me that forever is unfortunately not on the table. Overall I felt like it was a good-full day, you know? I'm going to prioritize writing and piano practice today, since they've been on the X-list a lot more than the check-list!
I'm so sorry you are frustrated---and it is frustrating. Have you taken a moment to evaluate what you are eating? When you stop eating? How much water you are drinking? Are your goals realistic? etc...that really helped me recently when I wasn't losing anything...
Also, it is true, about visiting your parents. Enjoy the time you have with them.
Virtual hug.
The biggest challenge for me is the goal. I've heard both that a 1% loss weekly (which for me would be 1.78 lb) is reasonable, but also that your rate of loss slows down the more you lose, and that once you get within 20 lbs. of your target weight, .5 lb/week is reasonable. But the thing is, I'm really not sure what my end target is going to be. Right now I'm aiming for 150... ish. But I really don't know whether that's actually a good target weight for me! At my height, apparently anything from 140-206 falls in the "normal BMI" range.
So since I'm already IN the normal BMI range, maybe I should be shooting for less than 1% loss/week? I just don't really know. But I'm going to try for a 1 lb loss/week and see if I'm more successful.
We'll see how that goes ;D
That's a good idea, to tweak your weekly weight loss goal. I want to encourage you to focus on the process, JFT, and hopefully doing that plus lowering your weekly weight loss goal will get things moving in the right direction.
I used to balk at the idea of "only losing .5-1 lbs/week." But this time, I am listening to that bit of advice--my weekly goal is .5lb/wk. I've surpassed that since I started Dec. 2 but I know it will slow down here in a bit. The thing is, if I concentrate on my process, I will make progress...and will be 20lbs less in 10 months...that's about two dress sizes! And 10 months will be knocking at my door in no time. (you may very well have to copy and paste this back to me in the next few months, lol!!)
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