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

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  • cynhow
    cynhow Posts: 23 Member

    2/17/2018
    1. Hydrate! :)
    2. Watch calories! :( ate some junky stuff too late.

    Tomorrow's another day!

    2/18/2018
    1. Laundry ... all the way done!
    2. Prep breakfast for the week
    3. Get nails done...I need something for me!
    4. Grocery shop

  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,292 Member
    edited February 2018
    Changed my quilt picture - but its still me!

    For some reason, I just can't seem to get my head in the game here, and stay on track for more than a few days. I was doing great again, until Valentines day. Now, struggling to get back on track again. It seems like I can have 3-4 really good days, then get off track, and have awful days. I won't even list all that I ate today -- but it was my own fault -- I was the one that threw granola bars, easter peeps, M&Ms, cadbury eggs, etc in my grocery cart today. So no one to blame but myself. Why do I do this! Why do I give in to impulse buying in the store -- saying it is for my daughter, when I am the one that eats it (she ate the cadbury eggs, but sad to say, not the rest of this junk!). SO mad and upset with myself tonite .... not to mention I feel awful!

    My SIL made a good comment, and something I need to think about. She said she does eat desserts and carbs, but she knows that when she does, she will have at least a week of cravings. But if she can make it through that week, then the cravings go away. I seem to keep giving in ..... and then I don't record food .... and then I don't weigh myself ..... a vicious cycle.
    I lost weight last year- consistently until Halloween --- I just need to really buckle down, plan my meals, and get those last 15 pounds off to get out of the overweight range .... and get into the healthy range.

    So here goes again, for just one day

    Sunday, Feb 18
    1. log all food
    2. stay away from carbs --- don't give in
    3. work in the yard and bag up the rest of the leaves I raked up. It is suppose to be close to 60 out --- then a week of rain, so need to get this done
    4. start pinning the huge quilt I made!! WHAT WAS I THINKING!!! This quilt is 120" x 115"!!! YIKES! I wanted it to hang down the sides of our bed, but I've never done a quilt this big in my little machine. @bcTRAI - have you ever pieced the batting when quilting a quilt, so as not to stuff the entire quilt in my little machine? I am going to try that , but figured I may have to piece it in 4 pieces.
    5. plan and write out the weeks menu's to help me get through the week
    6. concentrate on drinking water. I've been even slacking on this!!!
    7. Don't let the past dictate the future.
    8. read some success stories
    9. get out my bullet journal - need to start using this. Journal 5 things I am grateful (one of them being my health, but if I don't change how I treat my body, someday I will regret not taking care of myself better)
    10. get back on here - be accountable
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,292 Member
    bcTRAI wrote: »
    3. Studio time :) yes but discovered the backing for my quilt was short an inch and I've misplaced the extra/leftover/matching fabric.

    Don't you just hate when that happens! Hopefully you found something to match it nicely!
  • bcTRAI
    bcTRAI Posts: 414 Member
    @joan6630 I only have a small sewing machine myself so I do the quilt as you go type quilting with 1/4 of the quilt at a time. I've never tried quilting portions and then adding another section of batting, quilting, adding, quilting. Sounds interesting. Let me know how it goes. I often do piece the batting inside my quilts to make up a full batt though, using a wavy line basted together.
  • sarah74_vt
    sarah74_vt Posts: 368 Member
    JFY (Saturday, 2/17/18)
    1. Drink 8 glasses of water :/
    2. Log all my food :)
    3. Be "in the green" with my calories for the day :)
    4. Work on orders from my shop :)

    JFT (Sunday, 2/18/18)
    1. Drink 8 glasses of water
    2. Log all my food
    3. Be "in the green" with my calories for the day
    4. Work on orders from my shop
    5. Groceries
  • acrylicfox
    acrylicfox Posts: 295 Member
    edited February 2018
    CHAMM014 wrote: »

    I do this, too. Have my DVR set to record Extreme Weight Loss and watch it while I am walking on the treadmill. Learning from their mistakes and successes....


    Yeah that's the name of the show :)
    The participants are on there, doin' crazy stuff like running up a mountain of steps or swimming the longest pool in the world, the trainer is shouting at them to keep going, keep going... and they do!
    and I'm like: Gosh, that looks like Really Hard Work - I'm just sittin' here peddling, watching TV, I've got it so easy -maybe I will up the intensity a bit :smiley:
  • acrylicfox
    acrylicfox Posts: 295 Member
    edited February 2018
    Change of plans due to weather, so I just went with my usual JFT goals today

    I'll reschedule these more specific goals for tomorrow:
    stay within kj limit but eat to the kj limit
    have protein and carbs at breakfast - you'll need it to kick in early to do all the gardening work today
    watch out for sugar limit
    avoid dairy, gluten and coffee

    1hr on the exercise bike
  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
    clicketykeys wrote: »
    JFT Sunday
    1. Accurate logging. Gonna go for Panera today because at least I can GUESS at those calories :p
    2. Finish week 7 plans. Outline week 8. Daily 5-min meditation. Update websites. Add links to blogroll. Comment on WTC. Reply to HP.
    3. 1 set body exercises (10 lifted push-ups ALL THE WAY DOWN, 10 lunges each leg, 70 sec plank, 40 sec forward fold, 20 sec triangle each side, 40 sec down dog, 30 sec crane each leg, 15 side leg lifts) aim for 2.
    4. Gym for day 1 strength; steps to 6k.
    5. Groceries. Fold and put away laundry. Put away books and papers on desk. Bibimbap for lunch? Dinner at Panera with B.
    6. Afternoon walk with D. Steps to 12k. Meds 6 pm. Teeth flossed, rinsed, brushed; in bed by 10:30.

    Scale goals
    Dec 1 weigh-in: 176.6
    End of 2017: 174.6
    Feb 1 weigh-in: 173.6
    Feb 28 goal: 169.6

    Today: 177.6. Fingers crossed that I can do a better job of sticking to my plans.

    Here's the Panera Bread nutritional info: https://panerabread.com/content/dam/panerabread/documents/nutrition/Panera-Nutrition.pdf
  • acrylicfox
    acrylicfox Posts: 295 Member
    edited February 2018
    I'm at day 17 of this journey and I'm feeling good about it all but I just want to call my 2019 self to make sure that all this effort pays off, ya know?
    (it'd be nice to actually SEE some changes, where is the pill I can take to wake up fit tomorrow! :mrgreen: )

    It's time consuming and I feel more than a bit selfish dedicating so much of my time to me, which I know is a silly thing to say but the issues that brought me to this unhealthy place can only be dealt with solo and it's taxing,

    I did want to dedicate 2018 to reeling back in all the things I've let slide, I simply didn't think it would take sooo much of my attention... and that no one around me would understand,

    anyway, thank you all for being here, I know you get it :blush:
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,668 Member
    Recap Sat. 2/17 - slept in, it was lazy day at home with hubby <3
    1) Walked dog 3.08 miles this morning in single digit wind chills, had my winter layers on so not so bad. Happy dog! :smiley: Icy stretches on roads, could see clear spots to step on so no slip and falls. Now it's snowing again, and all the clear spots look exactly like the icy spots. Back to treadmill next week. Sad dog & sad me. :/
    2) Usual breakfast / leftovers for lunch / not sure about supper / net calories green = Horrible counts b/c pizza for supper but oh well. Net calories red >800, sugar red & sodium red >2,000. :o:s Protein & fiber ok & 12c water. :|
    3) Wash sheets = done :smiley:
    4) Floss & retainers = done x2 :smiley::smiley:

    JFT Sunday 2/18
    1) Bible class & church :smiley::smiley:
    2) Drink extra water to flush sodium
    3) Net calories green
    4) Meal plan & grocery shop (bad weather coming, may have icy roads Mon. & Tues.)
    5) Floss / retainers / bed & TV off 10:30
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,448 Member
    Haven't been on for a few days and holy cow am I ever behind! Four pages to read, which I'll have to do later because I have limited time right now. I've been in kind of a funk lately. Winter blues, cabin fever... you name it, I've got it. I have to get back to a place of gratitude.

    We are heading out to an antique mall today just to get out of the house so that will be nice.

    I hope all is well with y'all! Even when I'm not on, I'm thinking about you. Hugs and love. :heart:

    Just for Sunday:
    1. Be mindful of what I eat
    2. Drink 64 oz of water
    3. Pick out outfits for the work week, make sure all is ironed and ready to go
    4. Prep tomorrow's lunch, breakfast and coffee maker
    5. Turn negatives into positives - find 5 things to be grateful for today and journal them tonight
    6. Work on Bex's quilt when I get home
    7. Update Bullet Journal for the week
    8. Make a to-do list for the week
    9. Get outside and walk
    10. Meditate
    11. Early to bed. Unplug. Read a book instead of Nook or Kindle
    12. Get up tomorrow without hitting Snooze

    Hugs,
    T.

    I can't control what happens in life, but I can certainly control how I react to it.



  • HGSmith0920
    HGSmith0920 Posts: 1,123 Member
    @OConnell5483 I'm so glad to "see" you! I was hoping you were okay. I know that the weather in Wisconsin has been rough this winter. It must be hard to get out into the sun during that time. It seems like all of our nice days here it rains. I hope that the antique mall is fun and that it helps to get you out of your funk!
  • HGSmith0920
    HGSmith0920 Posts: 1,123 Member
    @biche896 Welcome!!! This a great and VERY active thread. Lol. Every day we support and encourage each other. If you are feeling down or weak or discouraged, come on here and we will definitely lift you up! Good job on the weekdays! We have a lot of people who fall off the wagon on weekends but we are all working on it. We know that this is a problem and we are actively working to fix it. I hope you stay long and have a good time!

    @MLHC1 I'm glad you are having time with your family this weekend. I hate how sometimes it does feel like we have to be superwomen! I know it's all for a good cause though. You can always come here and vent and share your experiences with us. It is helping me to understand and prepare for motherhood when we start having babies. I know that life can be crazy, I just hope I am up to the task! Lol. I know that you will lose the weight quickly after the baby comes. You are such a hard worker and I know that you love your elliptical! I hope that you have a great day today!

    @Bex953172 I hope everything is okay! I dont think I've seen you post today. Keep us updated!
  • MLHC1
    MLHC1 Posts: 678 Member
    HGSmith0920 wrote: »

    @MLHC1 I'm glad you are having time with your family this weekend. I hate how sometimes it does feel like we have to be superwomen! I know it's all for a good cause though. You can always come here and vent and share your experiences with us. It is helping me to understand and prepare for motherhood when we start having babies. I know that life can be crazy, I just hope I am up to the task! Lol. I know that you will lose the weight quickly after the baby comes. You are such a hard worker and I know that you love your elliptical! I hope that you have a great day today!

    Thank you!! I'm just not sure you can ever fully prepare for having children, Lol!! I hope to lose the weight within a year bc hubby and I may want to have one more in a year. Then I'm closing up "shop." :joy:
  • MLHC1
    MLHC1 Posts: 678 Member
    MLHC1 wrote: »
    MLHC1 wrote: »
    2/16 Friday JFT:

    ✔▪Regular morning routine for kids
    ✔▪Breakfast w/ hubby
    ✔▪Self pampering
    ✔▪Prenatal Yoga
    ✔▪Lunch
    ❌▪Research work from home - Analyze 15 glycopeptides
    ✔▪Regular afternoon routine for kids
    ✔▪Bake cookies for kiddos and sitter
    ✔▪Pick up Costco Pizza for kiddos and sitter
    ✔▪Date night w/ hubby :heart:
    ✔▪Bedtime ~ midnight

    2/17 Saturday JFT:

    ✔▪Breakfast w/ family
    ✔▪Watch movie with kiddos
    ✔▪Lunch
    ✔▪Baseball Tryouts
    ✔▪Nap
    ✔▪Little bit of house cleaning
    ✔▪Dinner by 7 pm
    ✔▪Bedtime by 10 pm

    2//18 Sunday JFT:

    ✔▪Breakfast w/ family
    ✔▪Laundry
    ✔▪Review budget
    ✔▪Grocery List
    ✔▪JFT
    ✅▪Research work from home - Need to finish excel ledger➡️not complete but in progress
    ✔▪Lunch
    ✔▪Grocery Shopping
    ✅▪Prep paperwork for taxes➡️not complete but in progress
    ✔▪Prepare doc. for hubby
    ✔▪Review baseball manager tasks
    ✔▪Dinner by 7 pm ➡️8:30 pm
    ✔▪Bedtime by 10 pm ➡️ 11 pm

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