JUST FOR TODAY -- One Day at a Time .... Daily commitment thread for 2019

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  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
    @MLHC1 I AM SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU BACK!!!! I missed you so much!!! I am super happy to read that LO is doing well and has a clean bill of health! And that it seems like your marriage is getting back on track. That is really important. I want to hug you so badly! Lol. WELCOME BACK, MY FRIEND!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,282 Member
    cschmitz110515 wrote: »
    Hi everybody! I've missed you, and hope everyone is doing well. It's been two weeks since I posted, and I am 538 posts behind. It will take me a few days to catch up reading all the posts.

    Long story short: I took some time off work before Easter, was very busy spring cleaning & prepping for Easter dinner with family at our house. I didn't want to spend time on the computer, just planned to break for a few days... logging had become very tedious for me and I really enjoyed eating what I wanted without logging. Then I developed a terrible cold, had numerous work/professional org. deadlines, and two seminars (with the food) so I just kept extending my MFP hiatus.

    Since today was month end, I did my usual weigh-in and measurements, then reality sunk in about the consequences of eating whatever I wanted. Today I started logging again. Tomorrow I will post JFT ~ some habits, like 5 somethings & bed time routine, have really suffered during my hiatus. This thread is vital to me keeping up with my goals & habits, if only for me to see the smileys I give myself. :blush: And I really miss keeping up with you all! <3 I'm glad to be back!

    SO happy to see you back!!! We missed you,and I was starting to get worried about you!! We are family here ..... :)
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    @cschmitz110515 - welcome back! Sorry that you had a rough time but sometimes we need a break to re-set and then jump back in with renewed focus. Don’t worry about the weigh-in - you know what to do and we are all here for you.

    @korina75 - sounds like you’ve had a really successful few days even though work is crazy - well done!

    @wannabeskinnycat - lots of smiley faces! Good luck for tonight. Bf is a big Liverpool fan too so I should really pay attention the match to be supportive

    @HEGoddard0928 - I’m glad you seem to be getting somewhere with Matt’s diagnosis - hopefully it can be managed and he will improve. Good luck with the new job!! You’ll be great. X

    @mytime6630 - missed you. Are we having a May challenge? (Cannot believe it’s another new month again!!)

    @mcdonaghloretta5 - welcome! Just jump in!

    @maryrobinson40 - you are absolutely our team cheerleader! Lots of love to you.

    @snowflake1968 - was thinking of you and your jeans falling down and suddenly thought... is that beautiful mother of the bride dress going to be too big by the wedding?! Hope you have a tailor who can alter it as you are just smashing through your goals right now!

    @bex953172 - hope you are ok. I know that feeling when emotions just sap your energy and leave you wrecked. Can’t remember who it was on here who said it but they were right. You have had such a rollercoaster few months and you’ve kept everything going in that time. No surprise that you’re now worn out. Sending you a hug and hope you feel better soon.

    Lots of love to you all - sorry if I’ve missed anyone. Reading all the posts and sending love.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,282 Member
    Faebert wrote: »

    @mytime6630 - missed you. Are we having a May challenge? (Cannot believe it’s another new month again!!)

    .

    Oh yes .... I can't believe it is almost May though! If anyone has suggestions .. love to hear them! I tend to do challenges that benefit me the most, but would love to hear what others are struggling with.
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Wednesday 1 May

    Log accurately
    Stay in the green
    5 fruit and veg
    Fitbit excercise goals
    January challenge
    February challenge
    March challenge
    April challenge

  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    Morning all. Just done my workout and the birds are signing as I have my coffee! A positive start to the day. Busy again today so hoping I can carry on avoiding stress/tiredness snacking...

    Tuesday goals recap:
    - morning run ✅
    - Pack snacks and milk for work ✅
    - Home lunchtime for car and shake ✅
    - School play at 3 - leave on time!! ✅
    - Hot yoga at 5:30?? ❎ just too tired and sore 😒
    - Bed by 9:30 ✅

    Wednesday goals:
    - morning workout ✅
    - take snacks and shake to work
    - Early to work - staff choir
    - lunchtime meeting
    - planning time - email F parents, check meeting schedule and call conveyancer again. Veg snacks only! Water!
    - cash for piano teacher
    - put away laundry
    - bed by 9:30

    Happy hump day everyone x
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    azulvioleta6 wrote: »
    Monday:
    1. weigh in :)
    2. 10,000 steps :(
    3. drink 8+ C liquids :)
    4. go to gym or swim :( decided I need sleep more
    5. no social eating at work :)
    6. go to bed early :) 7h30!
    [/quote]

    Well, I am already in bed for the night and just now getting to writing down my goals. Busy day!
    Tuesday:
    1. weigh in :)
    2. 10,000 steps:)
    3. drink 8+ C liquids :)
    4. swim a mile :)
    5. no social eating at work :)
    6. walk on at least one work break :)

    Let's do tomorrow too since I'm here.
    Wednesday:
    1. weigh in
    2. 10,000 steps
    3. drink 8+ C liquids
    4. go to gym
    5. no social eating at work
    6. walk on at least one work break
    7. do grocery shopping/food prep
    8. go to bed early
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    @clicketykeys, do you teach in an IB program? So many of the things you mention sound familiar!
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,158 Member
    @MLHC1
    I cant tell you how much its good to see you back!! I was always hoping youd come back!
    Im so glad your little boy is doing so well!
    Its great to see you posting again! You have been missed!
  • Elbee1
    Elbee1 Posts: 2,236 Member
    4/30/19 Tuesday
    Weight 🙃 forgot to weigh
    Stay in green 😔
    At least 4 8 oz. glasses of water 🙂
    Exercise 😔
    Bed by midnight 😔

    Jft 5/1/19
    Weight
    Stay in green
    4 8 oz. glasses of water
    Exercise
    Bed by midnight

    @Snowflake1968 omg! Pants falling on the ground! I hope that I get to the point of pants falling off sometime.
    Wow! More snow!

    @maryrobinson40 Oh, you make me smile! Your posts are so wonderful. Full of “feel good” messages. Thank you so much!
    I hope that you are feeling well & that you have a fantastic month!
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,045 Member
    edited May 2019
    @PackerFanInGB , I wish there was something we could do to help, it's so hard to be the "fixer" in a family. Sending you lots of love and hugs.

    @ZizzyBumble , how lovely moving to Skye! I've only been on a day trip there, I really wanted to stay longer.

    JFT 30th April

    Log everything no, gave up in the evening
    Stay in the green definitely no!
    Back exercises just stretches
    Clear some paperwork no
    Housework no
    Walk with friend yes, an hour in the country
    Drive into town to buy plants. Really want to do this, it's been cancelled last minute several times. I went, was a disappointment. Empty shelves, didn't have the plants I wanted. And my back was playing up lol

    Yesterday was a bit of a failure, must do better today.

    JFT 1st May

    Log everything
    Stay in the green
    Back exercises
    Clear some paperwork
    Bathroom floor!
    Collect dogs in the afternoon
    Visit parents
    Visit other local garden centre for plants

    Positive thought - my walking friend is such a lovely person :)



  • wannabeskinnycat
    wannabeskinnycat Posts: 205 Member
    I’ve only been here a few days but wanted to say what a fab bunch of people! So motivating and inspirational.

    For the ones having the worst of times, please keep coming back often and talking. I don’t feel I know anyone enough yet to comment, other than stay strong and for anything you can control, you can win.

    Each and every one of us is here because we love or want to love ourselves and want to be the best we can be.

    xx
  • awhit4842
    awhit4842 Posts: 236 Member
    JFT Tuesday
    1. Log all food👍
    2. Go to gym👍
    3. Drink 150oz water👍
    4. One healthy snack after dinner 👍
    5. Meditate 👍

    JFT Wednesday
    1. Log all food
    2. Workout at home
    3. One healthy snack after dinner
    4. Think positively and believe in yourself
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,577 Member
    azulvioleta6 wrote: »
    @clicketykeys, do you teach in an IB program? So many of the things you mention sound familiar!

    I do not - I'm in a public high school. I do have some honors students but we don't have AP or IB classes in my department.
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,577 Member
    Checking in from Tuesday
    1. AM run: 3 miles. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea!
    2. Before school: Update class websites. Update first directions. Check & print plans. Check in with CC about class 4. GET CART.
    3. Class 1-2: Update analysis to present Weds. (If cart. If not, start book. No presentations.)
    4. Planning: A - Look for Likert articles. Call parents. B - Draft essay. C - Grade research. D - Grade research. Call LW. Comments.
    5. Class 4: Test practice. Extra review? Begin Scarlet Ibis?
    6. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
    7. Lifting 3:30. LW for check info and no Thursday. Read 10 pages of Cafeteria. Prep cheese. Pack lunch. QUIZ!
    8. Gratitude journal. Update Goodreads Friday.
    9. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, plank. Prep Wed lunch. Chop celery. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 8:45; devices off by 9:00; alarm set for 5:00.

    Wednesday
    1. AM run - aim for 4 miles, <60 min. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, plank. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Update JFT by 7:00.
    2. Before school: Update class websites. Update first directions. Print detail roster for presentation notes. Get T-shirt. Make grading plan.
    3. Class 1-2: Presentations. If time: make-up work. Thursday: Likert return & ch 1.
    4. Planning: A - Draft essay. B - Call parents. Call representatives. Duo. C - Look for Likert articles. D - Research essays. Fill out honors form and turn in.
    5. Class 4: Begin Scarlet Ibis.
    6. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
    7. Quiz. Essay work. Chop celery. Pack lunch. DID YOU DO THE QUIZ?
    8. Gratitude journal. Read 10 pages each of Cafeteria and Cross-Training.
    9. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, plank. Lang8 post. MEDS. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 8:45; devices off by 9:00. Alarm set for 5:00. Update Goodreads Friday.

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    End of 2018: 189.2
    January 2019: 186.0
    February 2019: 187.0
    Today: 188.4

    Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut
    1. Purchases: Go to Mac store and see if they can retrieve the files off the iMac. Look for an "ugly Christmas sweater" and a long-haired doll at thrift stores. Practice French braiding. Go to used bookstore and look for Design for How People Learn (Julie Dirksen), On Writing (Stephen King), Dying for a Paycheck (Robin Hardman), The Prince (tr. Tim Parks, Russell Price, or Robert Adams), The Secret Adversary (Christie). Add lamp and wobble board to grocery list.
    2. E2: What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options. 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. Need practice with the difference between transitions and overlapping (at end of paragraph - "another issue is Y" vs "there are other issues besides X"). Quit using "in conclusion" and "I believe" and other writing-about-my-writing phrases. Confusion between direct/indirect objects and prepositional phrases. Use the UDHR and the Declaration of Independence to study paraphrasing; use that to front-load Machiavelli and how to deal with challenging texts. Confusion between everyday / every day and similar constructions.
    3. E1: Need practice with quoting & paraphrasing sources, identifying claims that would need support, use of last names for reference, and capitalization practice (common/proper nouns, titles). Difficulty using possessive nouns in their own writing. Honors: practice subject/object pronouns (my friend and I / my friend and me). Poetry: Revise "Songs are Poetry" handouts.
    4. Curriculum Development: Writing mini-unit. Review scholarly research on 5PE. (I think I can have this as an intro to the research unit so that they also get exposure to how quotes are integrated and cited.) Parallel structure; use of emotional language, specific detail. Use "Write About a Pebble" lesson from Atwell. How long should each unit take? Do research on characteristics: curiosity, persistence, resilience, creativity, responsibility, optimism, courage, integrity, authenticity, leadership, self-awareness, humility, compassion - others? Include grammarly check on essays! Review assessments. What is the purpose for each unit? What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options.
    5. Professional Development: Write blog post weekly. Comment on 3 posts each week -Tu Th Sun? Check with PSC. Talk with Z about articles and/or conference proposals.
    6. Medical: Apr 25 Dentist. Apr 22 McC. Call to set up checkups with Dass (October). GET MAGAZINES FOR COLLAGES FROM DOCTORS.
    7. Theater: Audition for Mamma Mia ??? Need sub for May 2, opening day.
    8. House: Mineral oil on tile spots. Check with D about ceiling.
    9. Fun: Open beading on Thursdays. May 4 is SW Day and FCB Day. Coloring at library on Tuesday.

    WFTY: Climbing. My headphones weren't charged this morning, so before I even got warmed up, they started beeping and weren't going to play my music. NOT HAVING THAT. So I plugged them in and fed the cats and only got in 3 miles. I'm going to accept that :P regardless of goals.

    Positive thought: Lifting seems to be going well.
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,158 Member
    aubyshortcake wrote: »
    Good morning all!

    @maryrobinson40 Big hugs to you! Thank you so much, you are always so uplifting!

    @PackerFanInGB I'm so sorry for everything you are going through right now. Please don't beat yourself up about slip ups, there is only so much weight one can carry on their shoulders.

    @Bex953172 Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you.

    Yesterday 4/30:

    1. Give Rukia her a.m. pills 😁
    2. Stay within calorie goal😁
    3. Go for a walk at lunch😁
    4. Workout after work😁
    5. Give Rukia her p.m. pills😁
    6. Relax😑 kind of

    JFT 5/1:

    1. Give Rukia her a.m. pills 😁
    2. Stay within calorie goal
    3. Go for a walk at lunch
    4. Figure out dinner
    5. Give Rukia her p.m. pills
    6. Relax

    Awh thank you!
    Are your dogs alright now after their big escape? X
  • korina75
    korina75 Posts: 297 Member
    Ok, changing my JFT 5/1 bc I joined a challenge and I want to start it on the right foot.

    JFT 5/1
    1 hour of intense exercise
    30 minutes gentle exercise
    stay in the green
    5 servings fruit/veg
    all meals at home
    Stretching/hot bath/self care
    no alcohol
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,464 Member
    nlmackey98 wrote: »

    JFT Tuesday

    Up / Shower / Makeup / Hair / Work by 8:00 (No ball cap today): :)
    Check in of MFP :)
    1L of water before soda :smiley:
    10K steps :) 12,687
    20-30 min walk at work :( Just didn't work out
    Meet flooring guy for delivery :smile:
    Lunch <300 cal :smile: Actually I skipped lunch because my tummy was rumbly
    Take daughter to track meet :smile:
    WALK or run or combo at least 3 miles :smile: 3.1
    Laundry, it's piling up after a weekend away :smile: 2.5 loads (one is still in the dryer)
    Clean floors (maybe) :neutral: Picked up & turned on the Rhoomba downstairs, but didn't do upstairs
    Dinner within calorie allotment :smiley: Ate a little more than planned, but still well within goal
    No snacks after dinner :smile: Tummy still rumbly.

    JFT Wednesday
    - Weigh in for 10 day challenge: :smiley: 133.8 Artificial low as I was sick last night.
    - Work by 8:00 :smile: 7:45
    - Check in on MFP :smiley:
    - Organize my day at work so that everything gets done.
    - Lunch <300cal
    - Walk 20 - 30 min at work
    - At least 10K steps
    - Home by 5:00
    - Another 1-2 loads of laundry
    - Clean floors & stairs
    - Go to church to lead youth group with hubby.
    - Dinner stay in green
    - No snacks after dinner
    - Bed by 11:00

    Yesterday was weird. Productive but weird. My mind just wouldn't stay on task, but somehow everything got done. I started feeling bad at work and was dog tired by the time I got home. I wanted nothing more than to curl up on the couch and watch TV. Instead, I took kiddo to watch her friends at the track meet. She really just wanted to hang out, but her room was clean and her homework was done so it was ok. While she was there I headed back home. I had about and hour fifteen before I had to go back to get her. The couch was calling me. The laundry was calling me. Instead I decided to go for a walk/run because it was one of my goals. I was proud of myself for not giving up on my goal.

    Funny story about that... I changed very quickly as I had planned a 40-60 minute 5k walk/run. I warmed up walking and then decided to run a segment. That is when I realized I didn't change my bra to a sports bra. I have an ample chest so that just won't do. I guess my walk/run will just be a walk and given my pace about 50min long. That will cut it close for getting home in time, maybe hubby will pick her up. Nope, as I was heading back to the house, he was running the other way. Well, at least he blew me a kiss.

    After I picked up V, my gastro issues returned. Kind of sucked, but it wasn't so bad that I couldn't do some chores. It was a long day and a long night, but my weight was at a new low of 133.8 this morning. I know its an artificial low from not eating much and from being dehydrated, but I still liked seeing it.

    Positive thought: If you are tired of starting over, stop giving up.
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,464 Member
    @cschmitz110515 So glad to see you back. I was beginning to worry. You know the route to a healthy life style and now you are recommitted. Nothing can stop you, but you. Much love!

    @HEGoddard0928 Wow that's a lot of new, but potentially wonderful stuff you've got going on. Best of luck!

    @Faebert Don't forget to take care of you and find time to rest. It will make the rest more manageable.

    @Snowflake1968 The scale may lie, but your clothes don't. Great job!

    @maryrobinson40 Thank you for bringing a little light into my day. I wish I could do the same for you. Grief has no rules.

    @wannabeskinnycat I don't think I welcomed you. Howdy!

    @The Rest Of You... Thank you for your support through my crazy lows.
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    clicketykeys wrote: »
    azulvioleta6 wrote: »
    @clicketykeys, do you teach in an IB program? So many of the things you mention sound familiar!

    I do not - I'm in a public high school. I do have some honors students but we don't have AP or IB classes in my department.

    I'm impressed that you are using Socratic methodology with them and that you are teaching them about things like Likert scales.

    I was in a meeting the other day with 30 professionals, some nearly retirement age, and most people were completely confused by a Likert scale. :)
  • MLHC1
    MLHC1 Posts: 678 Member
    HEGoddard0928 wrote: »
    @MLHC1 I AM SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU BACK!!!! I missed you so much!!! I am super happy to read that LO is doing well and has a clean bill of health! And that it seems like your marriage is getting back on track. That is really important. I want to hug you so badly! Lol. WELCOME BACK, MY FRIEND!

    I'm happy to be back!! I've missed you all!!

    <virtual hugs> 🤗
  • MLHC1
    MLHC1 Posts: 678 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    @MLHC1
    I cant tell you how much its good to see you back!! I was always hoping youd come back!
    Im so glad your little boy is doing so well!
    Its great to see you posting again! You have been missed!

    Thank you!! I've missed you all too!!

    I'm sorry to hear you are having a rough time. Hang in there, it gets better!! I'm here if ya need to chat. :wink:

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