JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018
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JFT Thursday
1. Be kind
2. Log all food
3. Lots of water
4. Cook dinner at home
5. Do some stretching and meditation tonight
Needing to be really gentle with myself lately. Scaling back my commitments and doing a bit of a reset this weekend. Self care is taking precedent over weight loss. Reminding myself that this is a way of life, a new way of eating, what I'm going to be doing for the rest of my life - so taking a weekend to reset is still part of the grand plan - it's self care to make sure I don't burn out on this way of eating and go back to bad habits. I think I'll take the weekend off of logging. I plan to log well into maintenance and beyond, but I think it would be naive of me to think I'm always going to do it 100% right 100% of the time and not burn out. So this weekend is a little practice in letting go of some control but still trusting myself to make smart(er) choices.
JFT, Tomorrow and Sunday
1. Be kind
2. Drink lots of water
3. Take meds and fish oil
4. Be present
I have days like that set aside regularly, I still log but don't try so hard to stay in goal. Sunday's and some specials days in the upcoming months. This Saturday is actually one of them for me. Next one is Thanksgiving.4 -
Thank You JESUS! I can't stop thanking God for waking my daughter up and quickly returning her voice after having two tubes down her throat at the same time. She wasn't whispering, I could distinctly understand her breathy words!! It was like a new song being played in my ears. And she said "MAMA"
Honey child I wanted to run all the way to Charlotte, North Carolina to that hospital... OH MY LORD WHAT A BLESSING AND A PRIVILEDGE!! THIS TIME I AM YELLING WITH JOY!!6 -
maryrobinson40 wrote: »Thank You JESUS! I can't stop thanking God for waking my daughter up and quickly returning her voice after having two tubes down her throat at the same time. She wasn't whispering, I could distinctly understand her breathy words!! It was like a new song being played in my ears. And she said "MAMA"
Honey child I wanted to run all the way to Charlotte, North Carolina to that hospital... OH MY LORD WHAT A BLESSING AND A PRIVILEDGE!! THIS TIME I AM YELLING WITH JOY!!
Oh wonderful news!2 -
maryrobinson40 wrote: »Thank You JESUS! I can't stop thanking God for waking my daughter up and quickly returning her voice after having two tubes down her throat at the same time. She wasn't whispering, I could distinctly understand her breathy words!! It was like a new song being played in my ears. And she said "MAMA"
Honey child I wanted to run all the way to Charlotte, North Carolina to that hospital... OH MY LORD WHAT A BLESSING AND A PRIVILEDGE!! THIS TIME I AM YELLING WITH JOY!!
So happy for you!2 -
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maryrobinson40 wrote: »Thank You JESUS! I can't stop thanking God for waking my daughter up and quickly returning her voice after having two tubes down her throat at the same time. She wasn't whispering, I could distinctly understand her breathy words!! It was like a new song being played in my ears. And she said "MAMA"
Honey child I wanted to run all the way to Charlotte, North Carolina to that hospital... OH MY LORD WHAT A BLESSING AND A PRIVILEDGE!! THIS TIME I AM YELLING WITH JOY!!
Fantastic news. So happy and relieved for you x2 -
Yay I had a great day today! Don’t know what made the difference but I got up and worked out, got into work early, was a whirlwind while there and managed to get ahead for next week, and FINALLY dragged my behind to hot yoga. I absolutely loved it and have now got to remind myself of this every time I’m tired and talking myself out of it!
Currently soaking in an Epsom salt bath and feeling very at peace.
Friday goals recap
- morning workout ✅
- Print and trim for next week ✅
- Finish phonics screening ❎ five left to do but so much other stuff finished ahead of schedule I’m not at all bothered
- Collect car at lunchtime ✅
- Hot yoga after work ✅
Saturday goals
- keep positive!!
- Morning workout
- Take kids to meet parents at shopping centre
- Buy wrapping paper, present and card for D
- Chase plumber
Have a lovely evening everyone x4 -
PackerFanInGB wrote: »Just for Thursday 9/13/2018
- Journal EVERY bite - even those "tastes" add up!
- Water - at least half my weight in ounces
- Continue working on HSMC Getting Started course
- 15 minutes digital declutter
- Take this time to work out a new morning and evening routine for easier transition back to work
- Do physical therapy exercises x2
- Gratitude journal / unplug one hour before bed / read
- 5 fruits and veggies
Well, not a very successful day yesterday (or today), but I'm okay with it since it couldn't really be helped. I was the nominated to be Drama Mama again yesterday & today, and although it is exhausting to deal with, sometimes one of the kids just needs to talk to mama and be told everything will be okay. So, that was my day yesterday and most of today. The door opened just as I was clicking on the Post Reply button yesterday with my goals. I knew rigt away I wasn't going to meet them when I saw the look on my step-daughter's face. Today seems a bit better, so I'm really hoping I was able to make her feel better about things.
I had physical therapy today and they said I'm healing well but I'm not supposed to be doing a few things I was trying to do, so MY BAD! Now I'm sitting with ice on my hip in my recliner most of the day because the exercises kind of kicked my *kitten* today.
It's already 4pm so I guess for today I'll be happy if I journal every bite and drink all my water, but I will list more in case I can still get some done.
JFT - Friday- Journal every bite
- >64 oz of water
- Work on HSMC Getting Started Course
- 15 minutes digital declutter project
- 5 fruits/veggies
- Pay mid-month bills
- Podcast / Gratitude Journal / Meditate / Read
Have a wonderful Friday everyone!
Tracie3 - Journal EVERY bite - even those "tastes" add up!
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Yay I had a great day today! Don’t know what made the difference but I got up and worked out, got into work early, was a whirlwind while there and managed to get ahead for next week, and FINALLY dragged my behind to hot yoga. I absolutely loved it and have now got to remind myself of this every time I’m tired and talking myself out of it!
Currently soaking in an Epsom salt bath and feeling very at peace.
Friday goals recap
- morning workout ✅
- Print and trim for next week ✅
- Finish phonics screening ❎ five left to do but so much other stuff finished ahead of schedule I’m not at all bothered
- Collect car at lunchtime ✅
- Hot yoga after work ✅
Saturday goals
- keep positive!!
- Morning workout
- Take kids to meet parents at shopping centre
- Buy wrapping paper, present and card for D
- Chase plumber
Have a lovely evening everyone x
Sometimes for me having a few bad/low goal days pushes me into gear. Nicely done!2 -
Happy Friday all!
For today:
30 minutes exercise ✅
Track food and exercise ✅
5 good groups ✅
Water challenge ✅
Gratitude: today I am thankful for finally fitting into my old workout clothes. Hooray for leggings with FOUR-count 'em FOUR pockets for all of my phone and keys needs! So much easier to walk with hands free.
Sleep log: bed at 10:15 (a bit later than I'd like), up at 6am
Post here for accountability ✅
For tomorrow:
30 minutes exercise
Track food and exercise
5 good groups
Water challenge-80 oz.
Daily gratitude
Sleep log
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@Snowflake1968 HaPpY BeLaTeD BiRtHdAy!!! So funny that snow marked the occasion. I'm ready for cooler weather (we had a high of 82 today, when normal is low 70s) but I'm not ready for snow until December!
@Bex953172 Hope you are feeling better! Take care of yourself too! Hugs to you.
@maryrobinson40 Love, love, loved your Inspiration of the Holy Spirit!
You are such a positive & upbeat voice on this thread. So happy about your daughter. Praying you are staying safe in the storm called Florence, and all those in her path!
@jeschepp Big congrats on the jogging! That's awesome! I love the lean look of runners' legs, but I and my knees don't enjoy running. I know I'll always be a walker.
@PackerFanInGB Slow down!!! I feel like I must emphasize for some reason. Please take your recovery slow and steady so that you aren't hurt in the process. Congrats on your progress! Sorry about the drama you seem to be surrounded by. Psst: My Packers lottery tickets are for Sunday's Packers / Vikings game. Who do you root for in this game, since you're from MN?
@josephinebowman Hope your recovery is going well. Thinking of you often.
@AJB1014 I think you have a terrific plan to reset for the weekend. Love your thought that you cannot be 100% right 100% of the time ~ I think that people too often approach weight loss as all or nothing, and that's just not realistic. Have a good weekend logless!
To the rest of my JFTers, I thank God you are here and in my life! 4 -
I know, it's ridiculously late to be posting JFT, but life just got in the way today.
Recap R 9/13
1) Yay! Walked dog before work 3.35 mi 58:10 / stretched = happy dog
& happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work = Fitbit 14,599 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 (boom!) & 36 floors
3) Meals & snacks prelogged / net calories green (have wiggle room thanks to dog walk) / 12c water =
Net calories -183, sodium -901, sugar -11, fiber good, protein low-ish, 9c water 
4) Work: complete first draft of report & update audit program = Not sure where I ended yesterday... all I know is, today (Fri.) I completed my project, including office summarization, and will submit workpapers for review Mon. morning
5) Evening: choir 6:30 so happy to be back / sort laundry & put up clothesline for F a.m. / wash dishes too tired ~ I baked bars, took a break to watch some TV before doing dishes, and dozed off sitting up! / bake banana bars yummy & the extra ripe bananas were used up / 15 min. declutter 
/ 1 more to-do? hahaha 
6) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / ALARM ON, IN BED & TV OFF 10:15 first time all week in bed by 10, then phone rang at 10:03 and it was wrong number (walk dog before work F)
JFT F 9/14
1) Before work: 1 load laundry on line & walked dog 3.55 mi 1:00:52 = happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work = I think so... Fitbit at 17,202 right now
3) Net calories green & 12c water = on track...
4) Completed project since today is due date despite another work issue that popped up, related to past project & new direction thanks to new oversight & lack of communication & miscommunication from dept mgmt
5) Evening chores: so far, have prepped guest room & bath, took laundry down & folded, cleaned/refilled 2 birdbaths, refilled several bird feeders, watered all outdoor planters, prepped food for Sunday brunch, washed towels... still have to wash mountain of dishes & fold socks & undies, but if that gets done tomorrow I'm ok with that
6) Unplug 10:30 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / bed & TV off 11:00
Sat. a.m. will be farmers market & dog walk, then finish chores in afternoon not done F, because sister & BIL arrive early evening & we will be going out for dinner. Look up menu online first (I love this restaurant/microbrewery) & have several choices on the lighter side in mind, but still enjoy an adult beverage with dinner. Prelog food as much as possible & keep net calories reasonable, not catastrophic. Drink plenty of water (harder to do at home & out on weekends).
Sun. will be brunch at home before we go to Packers game ~ weather will be gorgeous, especially for mid-Sept. Go Pack Go!!! Will enjoy beer at game if I want to. Not sure if I will bother to log on Sun. If up to it, may walk dog after sister leaves.2 -
Morning all, last night I got my parents to have the girls (just Saskia and Marley) till after dinner tonight.
Couldn't handle the back chat, being totally ignored and Marleys terrible twos stage. I was fed up of shouting and getting myself stressed when I need to rest.
So just us and Casey today.
And you know what? I put her in Marleys crib as it's bigger, and the little angel let me sleep till 10.15!
No plans today other than to relax and go look around the shops today just the three of us.
Starting to feel much better.6 -
JFT - Friday Sept 14
2L of Water 🙂
Calories in Green by 150 -😈
Outside 15 Minutes? 😕
5 Fruits and Veggies 3 unless you count corn in corn based cheesies 😂
Write in Journal 🙂
JFT - Saturday September 15
2L of water
Clean
Fruits and Veggies
Sept 1st - 0/5
Sept 2nd - 3/5
Sept 3rd - 4/5
Sept 4 - 5/5
Sept 5 - 5/5
Sept 6 - 4/5
Sept 7 - 0/5
Sept 8 - 1/5
Sept 9 - 2/5
Sept 10 - 2/5
Sept 11 - 3/5
Sept 12 - 2/5
Sept 13 - 6/5
Sept 14 - 3/5
Today is the day! I am getting my appliances. I have my oven sprayed and will be cleaning it shortly. The dishwasher has been ran through so only a handful to wash before I get the new one hooked up.
Tonight I am being celebrated, I hope my husband has done something for me to surprise me because so far it’s been nothing. I am trying to not be angry about this but so far I am failing. His addiction to world of Warcraft right now is driving me insane. Nothing else is getting done, including studying he needs to do to hopefully remain employed this winter. Ugh!3 -
JFT -- Friday
1. Log all food for the day ✅
2. Drink at least 8 glasses of water ✅
3. Walk at Home video; try to push past 10 min ✅
4. Meet friends for breakfast ✅
5. Visit Senior Services 3 centers / tour each / decide best fit
6. Locate stock document; call for info ✅
7. Take coat to dry cleaners
8. Get booklet from Secy of State office
Had a great time with friends for breakfast, which lasted over 2 hours. LOL Then spent way too much time on phone with 3 different people at the stock place. Now have to wait for the forms they are sending to me, fill them out, and return them. I have definitely got to get better organized!! had a late lunch and looked at rest of my to-do list and thought 'BAG IT'!! Left and went to casino to play Bingo ... had a much better time than running errands.
JFT -- Saturday
1. Log all food for the day
2. Drink at least 8 glasses of water
3. Walk at Home video; try to push past 10 min
4. Go to Farmers' Market
5. Visit Senior Services 3 centers / tour each / decide best fit (next week)
6. Clean out refrigerator; bag garbage
7. Take coat to dry cleaners (next week)
8. Get booklet from Secy of State office (next week)
I think this will be a "putzing around" kind of day. No set plan; no absolute must-do's ... just do a bit here and there, read a book, play on computer ...
Hope Y'all have a successful day!! 3 -
It’s snowing again!!!! Maybe this is why I’m so cranky today.5 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »
It’s snowing again!!!! Maybe this is why I’m so cranky today.
You took a beautiful picture!
Sorry you're feeling cranky. I hope hubby comes through for you. Enjoy your celebration later. 🎁🎈🎂1 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »
It’s snowing again!!!! Maybe this is why I’m so cranky today.
You took a beautiful picture!
Sorry you're feeling cranky. I hope hubby comes through for you. Enjoy your celebration later. 🎁🎈🎂
Thanks I think he’s going to, he’s being secretive today lol3 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »Snowflake1968 wrote: »
It’s snowing again!!!! Maybe this is why I’m so cranky today.
You took a beautiful picture!
Sorry you're feeling cranky. I hope hubby comes through for you. Enjoy your celebration later. 🎁🎈🎂
Thanks I think he’s going to, he’s being secretive today lol
Lol, let us know tomorrow! 0 -
Morning all
I think I need a stern talking to - some tough love! Started yesterday really well but by the end of the day was in a foul mood. Between spending money I don’t really have on endless gifts for endless kids birthday parties (my children’s friends), overseeing homework, to the piles of laundry and the fact stuff keeps going wrong in the house (broken dishwasher, dripping tap, worrying crack in living room wall in the current tally), and excessive amounts of laundry, food shopping, cooking etc, I just felt very overwhelmed.
Kids were really tired at bedtime and were playing up so I said we weren’t going to stay up “late” (8/8:30) at the weekend anymore if they couldn’t get ready for bed quickly. My youngest then chimes in saying they should do everything before watching the TV show I let them stay up for like they do when they stay at my parents - “it always works well there”....
Well I lost it and shouted that the difference is there are two adults there but only one of me! (My dad does the food shopping/cooking so my mum can help with homework then bath the kids and it’s all easy). I felt bad for letting them see me resentful like that - I never talk about it being just the three of us in anything other than a positive light so that was a big fail for me. But the truth is that at weekends when I see families out together and I don’t get much adult chat with just the girls and me, I do sometimes get down and feel sorry for myself. And the boyfriend and I are having a bit of a rough patch so not really talking on the phone either.
So, sorry for the essay but if you’ve made it this far feel free to give me a kick! I need to remember how blessed I am to have these amazing kids and how their childhood will rush past so I need to make the most of it. And that house stuff will always be there so get over it!
Moving on -
Saturday goals recap
- keep positive!! ❎ see above!
- Morning workout ✅
- Take kids to meet parents at shopping centre ✅
- Buy wrapping paper, present and card for D ✅
- Chase plumber ❎ I find house maintenance stuff so boring and really resent it!
Sunday goals
- morning workout
- Kids hair wash
- Help kids finish homework
- Put away laundry/tidy L bedroom
- Birthday party for D
- Early night for all of us
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