JUST FOR TODAY -- One Day at a Time .... Daily commitment thread for 2019
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I am so frazzled right now! I have so much to do over the next week that it's overwhelming me and I need to do some meditating but the only thing that would actually destress me is to get *kitten* done! It is incredibly busy right now but I am not going to focus on that. I am going to focus on the fact that my job allows me to stop what I am doing and pick up my child from school when they aren't well and take care of them which I was able to do yesterday. Today I will take deep breaths and tell myself that it will all get done, and it will be fine whenever I feel my anxiety racheting up.
Positive thought: I did not use my anxiety as an excuse to make bad eating decisions yesterday. Except for that one cookie-which was still within my calorie goals!
JFT 5/3
1 hour intense exercise
Breathing exercise x 3
Stay within 1400 calories
Get through today's to do list
Lunch Date with husband-RELAX AND ENJOY-DO NOT TALK ABOUT WORK!
Shut everything down by 6:30 and relax
Hoping to catch up on everyones posts tonight or this weekend. Hope everyone has a great day!
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Checking in from Thursday
1. No AM run. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts. Balance practice. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Log 1 item. Post JFT by 7 AM.
2. Before school: Update first directions. Update class websites. Pull Likert scale and chapter 1 questions. Check grading.
3. Class 1-2: Likert scale; discussion; chapter 1 reading & questions. Return work while students work.
4. Planning: A - Grade & enter homework. B - Grade one-pagers and enter. C - Meet with J about uploads. D - Enter presentation grades. DRAFT ESSAY.
5. Class 4: Illiteracy / Scarlet Ibis reading guide.
6. Connect standards to assignments and include them in titles and in gradebook and lessons. Review assessments. Align with purpose for each unit. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
7. SL A-day. Run to 10k on TM. Pack lunch. Read 6 pages of Cafeteria, 10 of Cross-training.
8. Pizza? Check grocery list.
9. Therapy exercises. Chop celery. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Make sure to charge devices! In bed by 10:45; devices off by 11:00. Alarm set for 6:40.
JFT Friday
1. No AM run. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts. Balance practice. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Log 1 item. Post JFT by 7 AM.
2. Before school: Update first directions. Update class websites. Print sub plans for 4th. Set out ch 1 and 2 questions.
3. Class 1-2: Likert scale reflection. Chapter 2. Set out sub plans and roster. Update Goodreads.
4. Planning: FIELD TRIP! Take grading.
5. Class 4: Finish Scarlet Ibis.
6. Connect standards to assignments and include them in titles and in gradebook and lessons. Review assessments. Align with purpose for each unit. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
7. Grade one pagers. Review essay directions, articles, draft essay. Saturday: Y? Head to RC for 4:00 paperwork.
Scale goalsEnd 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 cut1. 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. WOOOO Today is gonna be really interesting. I teach half a day before leaving for a field trip to the aquarium and Six Flags that will go until 3 AM with a 2-hr-plus bus ride back.
Maybe I should pick up some NoDoz...
Positive thought: I can do it. I can do it. I can do it.3 -
Good morning and happy Friday!! As usual I'm so glad it's Friday. I'm just worn out and I'm sure TOM isn't helping.
@PackerFanInGB I am so sorry. I just want to give you a big hug. You are a very strong person, never forget that!
Yesterday 5/2:
1. Give Rukia her a.m. pills 😁
2. Stay within calorie goal😑 a little bit over because my phone died and I did the math wrong
3. Go for a walk at lunch if it's not raining😁
4. Workout after work😁
5. Give Rukia her p.m. pills😁
6. Relax😁
JFT 5/3:
1. Give Rukia her a.m. pills 😁
2. Stay within calorie goal
3. Go for a walk at lunch if it's not raining
4. Fully finish weekly report at work
5. Give Rukia her p.m. pills
6. Relax3 -
5/2/19 Thursday
Weight 151.6 lbs
Stay in green 🙂
At least 4 8 oz. glasses of water 🙂
Exercise 🙂 Leslie Sansones Burn 30
Bed by midnight 😔 very close: 12:20am
JFT 5/3/19
Weight
Stay in green
4 8 oz. glasses of water
Exercise
Bed by midnight
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littleblackskirt wrote: »JFT 1st May
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Visit parents yes, took the collie to visit parents, she got onto the bed and put her head on my Dad's chest, aw
Aww. Love dogs! It’s hard but whenever we take our 7 1/2 hr drive to visit my parents, it turns into 10 hrs with my 65 lb Catahoula Leopard Dog & my 23 lb. “pound puppy”. It’s especially difficult when it’s raining/storming as my parents don’t have a fenced in yard. But it is so worth it for smiles like your collie brought!
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Thursday JFT:
✔▪Regular kiddo morning
✔▪Maintain baby's daily schedule
✔▪Breakfast
✔▪Pre-log food
✔▪Devotional Time
✔▪Final Exam Prep (Stats)
✔▪BB-Wkout (1 DVD exercise)
✔▪Lunch
✔▪Regular kiddo afternoon
❌▪Gym➡️forgot my teen had a therapist appt. so no gym time today but no worries I still did my DVD workout
✔▪Dinner
✔▪Evening schedule
Friday JFT:
❌▪Regular kiddo morning ➡️ not really bc I did not make lunches, hubby and I started the day in arguments so the day has started off poorly
▪Maintain baby's daily schedule
▪Breakfast
▪Pre-log food
▪Devotional Time
▪Final Exam Prep (Stats)
▪BB-Wkout (1 DVD exercise)
▪Lunch
▪Regular kiddo afternoon
▪Gym
▪Dinner
▪Evening schedule
I'm feeling "blue" today so I'm sorry for not responding to posts; I'm lucky I made on here at all. 😔
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Recap 5/2 R ~ Forced myself out of bed after 2 snooze alarms & left later than I like for walk so no time to stretch after. Heard lots of turkeys and saw/heard beautiful cardinal singing in the tops of trees. Sure wish the dreary, cold weather would end. Yesterday our high temp was 20 degrees below normal. On walk, I remembered fruit to use up & once home made easy fruit salad for work food day. Big improvement over chips & salsa. Only put me 10 min. behind getting to work.
1) Walked dog before work 3.23 mi 58:58 = happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings = Fitbit 14,729 steps, 250+ 14/14 boom! & 42 floors
3) Be selective & small portions of food at work celebration & choir social this evening / net calories zero / 14c water = Did ok at work but gave in to many temptations in evening. Ack. Net calories -680 (that's probably underestimating cals) , sodium -909 , sugar -58 (yikes) , fiber low , protein good & 14c water
4) Complete summary pages for O/I/SOP sections = diff than I remembered, so set up folders & in progress... at least I feel more comfortable with process
5) Evening: prayer service 6:00 no time / choir 6:30 will miss these folks during summer / wash dishes home later than planned & tired / other to-do's?
6) UNPLUG 9:00 yay / FLOSS / RETAINERS / set/verify early alarm, BED & TV OFF 10:20 (walk dog before work F) this is getting ridiculous
JFT 5/3 F ~ When early alarm rang, I almost decided to take a rest day, but I was awake so got up (thinking of my JFT goals).
1) Walked dog before work 3.57 mi 1:04:41 = happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
3) Net calories zero / 14c water
4) Continue progress on GA-B FY19 (remember May deadline)
5) Evening: clear leaves off rose garden & hostas / wash (some) dishes
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nlmackey98 wrote: »JFT Thursday
- Up / shower / hair & makeup. (Not sure how much time I'll have between work and the banquet.) Even wore a nice top to work.
- Weigh in for 10day challenge Down to 132.4, which is 4.4 lbs in 10 days.
- Work by 8:00 8:10. Pretty close
- Check in with MFP I love reading about peoples triumphs, and I pray for the struggles
- Drink at least 1L H2O before having soda
- 2 mile walk at work assuming it isn't raining. No step goal today as my tracker doesn't look right with my outfit. Really didn't think this was going to happen. Glad it did.
- Eat lunch <300 cal.
- Go get passport photo retaken. First one was rejected. The picture isn't very good, as the drizzle flattened my hair a bit, but it's done.
- Home from work by 5:00 Actually left at 4:00. I was just kind of done
- Load up the desserts and head to the theater banquet by 5:30. Fell asleep sitting up and didn't wake up until 5:46pm. Oops. Tim fell asleep in the bedroom, and V didn't pay attention to the time. It was close, we got there right at 6:00.
- Eat mindfully at the banquet. One dessert (hopefully one I brought) I probably should have skipped the roll, but it was within my calories.
- 2 Loads of laundry One load of laundry as I fell asleep on the couch pretty much as soon as we got home.
- Clean floors??? Nope...
- In bed by 11:00 Fell asleep on the couch at like 9:00.
JFT Friday
- Shower/hair/makeup Shower, but it's raining so I skipped hair & makeup. Love my ball caps
- Work by 8:00
- Check in with MFP Later than normal, but still done.
- Resubmit inquiry to ISO
- Lunch < 300 cal
- Not snack on the way to shrink. Driving is tough for me.
- Not let my anxiety over going to the doc ruin my day.
- Not snack on the way home. Even harder when I'm emotionally raw.
- Do a couple loads of laundry (Sometimes I feel this is my purpose in life)
- Clean the nasty floors
- Reasonable dinner
- Movies with the husband to see End Game before some one spoils it for me.
- Don't gorge on popcorn.
- Bed within an hour of getting home.
I'm really tired today even though I slept better and longer than I have all week. Oh well, it's Friday and I'm leaving work early. Unfortunately, I'm leaving to go to the Psychologist. I never really like to go, because I hate that I have to go, but this week is worse. When I was in there last, about a week and a half ago, I was a mess. I can usually hold it together for the outside world, but I couldn't. I was in a dangerous place. Sigh... He made a med change taking me back to a higher dosage, and I do feel better, but there was a reason he lowered the dosage in the first place. It messes with my vision and gives me tremors. I guess that is better than the alternative, but I need to ask him if there is another choice. Its a messed up game of Master Mind. Trying to find the right combination. That would be okay, but each change takes so long to determine the effects.
If I can get my anxiety from the visit and the possible med changes out of my head, Tim and I are going to the movies to see End Game. This will be a huge test for me. I can eat 3/4 of a tub of extra buttery popcorn without even realizing it. Tonight I haven't decided if I'm going to split a small popcorn with Tim or just skip the popcorn. Man I love movie popcorn... Wish me luck.
Positive thought of the day: Our minds have power over our thought and our actions. Train you mind to seek success in all that you do.6 -
JFT - Thursday May 2- DETERMINED
2L of water -
Calories in green - My plan was to do a walk after my swim lesson last night, but I was exhausted and didn't do it
Walk 1 Mile -
Plank Challenge - 80 Squats instead
5 Fruits and Veggies - 2/5
Only 1 evening Snack -
5 something at bathroom break -
Write in Journal -
Do not disappoint myself, be conscious of my choices -
JFT - Friday May 3- DETERMINED
2L of water
Calories in green
Walk 1 Mile
Plank Challenge
5 Fruits and Veggies
Only 1 evening Snack
5 something at bathroom break
Something on commercials
Write in Journal
Do not disappoint myself, be conscious of my choices
I had a hungry day yesterday and I'm not sure why, but I think it was because I was tired. I had a nap after I had eaten too much and it seemed to help.
Last night was my first swim lesson I am supposed to be doing with my friend, she was sick last night though and couldn't attend. This is a stroke improvement class, and the instructor really pushed and gave me some good ideas. For those of you that followed along last year, you know my breathing was a big issue. He doesn't think it's my breathing as much as my endurance. He says he can almost see where my arm doesn't go as high, my legs don't kick as hard and then I stand up. He gave me some things to try and I was able to swim from one end of the pool to the other and halfway back up again. I did the back crawl for part of it, but I hadn't learned that until last night. I was also in the deep end for the last 10 minutes of the class. I really enjoyed the instructor and I think I'll learn a lot from him.
Sarah from the job I'm hoping for didn't email or phone me yesterday. I'm trying to decide if I should follow up with her or just leave her be. I don't want to seem pushy, but I find it odd that she didn't follow through on the phone call since she has been so present for the last two weeks. Maybe I'll give it a few hours this morning and see if I hear from her.4 -
JFT
1. Log all food
2. Cook dinner at home - meatballs and ravs?
3. Eat packed lunch
4. Empty dishwasher
5. Load of laundry!!!
6. Realtor @ 6:15
7. Bed by 9:30
DH got an invite to a friends house at like 7:30 last night and he really wanted me to join him so I (a bit reluctantly) went. It was nice, he was happy and I'm hanging in there today despite the late night.
JFT
1. Log all food
2. Water with lunch - more after appointment
3. 1:45 Facial
4. Order pizza by 4:30 latest
5. Meet Meme at her house at 5:00
6. Relax tonight
7. Bed by 10:303 -
@AJB1014 - I hope that your purchase goes through stress free. I hate deciding on dinner, and it seems to be getting harder to do each and every day. As a child/teen I used to wonder and sometimes laugh at how my Mom and Grandmother would start worrying about what to have for supper as soon as breakfast was over. I so get it now!
@nlmackey98 - I have had those days too, the only reason I did it is because I didn't want to come back here to say I hadn't. I truly believe that it was this group that helped me not gain everything back this winter. Even though there were a lot of days that I didn't meet my goals, there were more days that I did because I didn't want to say I hadn't.
I hope you have a successful doctor's appointment and he can suggest something that works without the side effects. Hugs to you and I hope you get to see End Game tonight. We are watching Michaela tomorrow so that Lauryn and Ryan can take Jonah to see it. I think Rodger is jealous.
@PackerFanInGB - I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad's news. Sometimes reading other people's stories and such helps take you out of your own head for a bit and gives you the break you need from your own thoughts. I hope you have a peaceful weekend, you sure could use it.
@mytime6630 - What a terrible thing for your friend's husband. Life changes in the blink of an eye. I don't know how people survive some of what life throws at them.
@Faebert - I love how you put washing the girls hair on your to do list. I remember those years, both of my girls had long hair and struggled getting all of the shampoo out on their own. I missed the caring of their hair days when they started showering on their own. The girls were so close in age that Lauryn started doing it on her own around 11 so Kaitlyn decided she had to too even though she was only 9. I feel sometimes we pushed our girls to grow up too fast.
@littleblackskirt - You are so right, he did make a rookie mistake. Considering we have raised two girls, and always had lots of children around you would think he would know better. I have asked him for ideas for supper, but I haven't been able to find "I don't know" and "I don't care" in the recipe books. Meals are such a pain aren't they? I'm happy that you had an enjoyable day at home.
@korina75 - deep breaths, you'll get through it. I would say have a relaxing weekend, but from what I know about realtors, you don't get weekends really.
@clicketykeys - that sounds like a fun but exhausting field trip, enjoy it!
@Elbee1 - So so close to midnight! You are getting there.
@MLHC1 - Hugs
@cschmitz110515 - Sometimes it's just getting started isn't it?
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Logging in a little late today.
Yesterday’s goals:
1. Track everything/stay in the green ✅ - much better today, despite the emotional day
2. Practice mindful eating at lunch ❌
3. At least 30 minutes physical activity - not sure what yet: run or swim or gym ✅ - 5k run
4. Start bullet/gratitude journal ✅ - first thing off my list
5. Basement project - at least one hour ✅
Yesterday went well. Managed to get my boy dropped off back at university and said goodbye without crying. Some days I don’t know how time flew by so quickly... one minute I was the exhausted mom of toddlers, now somehow I have a 20 and 18 year old. Life will definitely be different next fall as #2 child heads off to university as well.. I sure hope my husband and I have something to talk about once the kids are both out of the house!
Today’s goals:
1. Track everything / stay in the green
2. Clean the house
3. Gratitude journal
4. 5 minute meditation
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JFT 03/05/19 Friday
1. I’ll come back here in the evening
2. Log everything and be under calorie goal
3. Take at least 5500 steps didn’t even hit 3000!
4. Make time to be mindful for me
5. No major plans, see what family wants to do. In the morning I might do housework but I’m not promising 😉
We’ve had a lovely day just chilling. No running about the place to sort things. Will have to play catch up over the next few days but we hardly get time together so it’s been worth it.
JFT 04/05/19 Saturday
1. I’ll come back here in the evening
2. Log everything and be under calorie goal
3. Take at least 5500 steps
4. Make time to be mindful for me
5. Catch up on undone jobs from today
6. Food shopping for the bank holiday weekend
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Rough start to the day and to add to it, my husband came home and proceeded to tell me how I'm not "measuring up." So I splurged on lunch and now the rocky road ice cream is calling!! 😰9
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Check In! Quickly because I want to shut my laptop off soon and relax. Friday night is my relaxation time.
JFT 5/3
1 hour intense exercise
Breathing exercise x 3 Did twice, it definitely helped
Stay within 1400 calories Well, so far...
Get through today's to do list
Lunch Date with husband-RELAX AND ENJOY-DO NOT TALK ABOUT WORK!
Shut everything down by 6:30 and relax I am halfway there and definitely going to do that!
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@nlmackey98 I hope you start to feel better soon. I battled anxiety for much of my life and it can be debilitating. As far a the movie goes...I don't think I am capable of going to a movie and not eating their popcorn! Sometimes I find a movie for us to go see JUST BECAUSE I WANT SOME MOVIE THEATER POPCORN! Don't be like me...
@snowflake1968 I was wondering not too long ago if you were still doing swim lessons! How very cool that you are doing so well! Last year, if I remember correctly, you were wary of going in the deep end. I'm so proud of you! You are blooming, girl! I'm seriously jealous that your pants were falling down...*sigh*
@MLHC1 I think spouses know just what buttons to push to get us all riled up because nobody knows us better than they do. Kill him with kindness...it drives people crazy when you don't take the bait! Well, it works on my DH anyway. :flowerforyou:
@ZizzyBumble I am going to have to look up Skye! It sounds like somewhere I want to be right now!
@wannabeskinnycat It's very difficult to try to log on and reply to everyone with a large group, so please don't feel obligated! Many times I cannot do that, so I try to let everyone know I'm thinking of them by clicking Like, Woo (for WOO HOO!) or Hug. I'm so glad you joined us!
@mytime6630 I'm so sorry to hear about your gym friend's husband. It can really put things in perspective, can't it? We need to enjoy the present moment more, as a society. This was a good reminder for me. Thank you for sharing. xoxo
@Faebert Every time I see your profile pic, I think to myself "D@MN! I want to look like that!" You are such an inspiration to so many!
@Clicketykeys I just love your list where it says "Drink more water. No, more." It makes me smile every single time I picture you saying that to yourself. I talk to myself like this too so it gives me a chuckle. Hope you had fun at Six Flags!
@aubyshortcake Thank you for your supportive words. I would absolutely welcome that big hug!
@cschmitz110515 We finally got our back yard fenced in for Maddie, so she can run like the wind now! OMG. You should see her. I've never seen a happier dog...it's like she is smiling.
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PackerFanInGB wrote: »PackerFanInGB wrote: »
JFT/Wednesday:- Journal every bite
- Drink at least 40 oz water
- Take a real lunch break today. Leave the building.
- Listen to Joyce Meyer podcast / Half Size Me podcast Started. will finish tomorrow. / Optimal Living Daily & Optimal Health Daily podcasts
- Spend 15 minutes trying to catch up on JFT posts
- Early bedtime: Gratitude Journal 😊 / Inspirational Readings 😊/ Read until lights out 😊/ Calm sleep story 😊
Today I meant to come on here several times to post my goals, but each time I logged on I found myself reading past posts instead. I wish I could comment on all of them, but I didn’t take notes. Thank you to everyone who wrote me Supportive messages. It means a lot. I hope you all know that I’m reading your posts, cheering you on, praying for you and celebrating your successes!
I got a call tonight from my stepmom. More bad news. My dad, who has failing kidneys, found out today that cancer has returned for the 3rd time. I had a good cry, updated my kids with the news, and then spent the rest of the evening reading through your posts and trying to get somewhat caught up. It was actually soothing to be on here reading updates from you, my friends. It felt familiar, safe and comforting....it took me away from the anxiety and sadness. I can never thank you all enough for being here and being so awesome.
Since I didn’t post goals, I will list what I did accomplish today:
1. Journaled every bite, including ice cream sandwiches....that’s right. Sandwiches....not just one. Good thing is, my calories were low so I’m still in the green.
2. Left for lunch break. Went to Fresh Thyme and got a large Chicken, sweet potato and kale soup. (My favorite!). Then I went to Dollar Tree and bought a few things I needed...well 12 items but some I probably didn’t really need. 😬
3. Got caught up on the last 6 pages of posts.
4. Ate mindfully and enjoyed each thing. Made better choices than I have been.
5. Got a few things done at work that I’ve been meaning to do but haven’t had time.
Now I’m in bed at 9:00, being accountable. I will journal 5 things I’m grateful for today, read from Joyce Meyer, read from Simple Abundance, listen to Calm app.
I consider today a partial success. Tomorrow I will try harder to get some activity in. I’m just feeling exhausted, drained and not very motivated. But tomorrow is a new day! I will talk to you all again tomorrow!
Word for 2019: TENACITY
Much Love to you all! ❤️ :flowerforyou:
Greetings! Would you PM me, please---for some reason when I initiate it I can't connect to the receiver!1 -
Friday 3 May
I did not find time to post goals this morning and now I'm too tired to read posts or retrospectively post goals. I've had a lovely day but had I posted my usual goals, there would have been a lot of glum faces!3 -
I know it's late in the day, but I need to be accountable. I am done giving myself passes. I put on 5 lbs in April, which I had taken off in March. So disappointed in myself!
I had a pretty good day at work. I got out and about to some of our clinic sites to help some of the providers optimize their computers making their workflow a bit more efficient. I forgot how much I like helping people in one-on-one settings and how much I like getting out and about from the office! What a great way to spend Friday afternoon. It really helped me stay out of my own head and the day went by quickly. I needed that.
I have to call my dad but I really don't know what to say. It's going to be a hard conversation. Dad leans on me a lot when it comes to discussing the return of his cancer, because I had my own battle with it and he knows that I understand the feelings and fears that go with the diagnosis. But it's always a tough discussion. Maybe I'll to it tomorrow instead of tonight. I'll be fresher and stronger.
I plan to try for a relaxing weekend. I hope to go to Stein's and pick up some things for the yard and maybe some flower bulbs. I am going to have to study over the weekend at some point so I can retake that Epic certification exam on Tuesday and hopefully not fail it a second time. But the rest of the weekend is going to be spent reading, sewing quilt blocks that I just cut out, getting fresh air, going to brunch with my daughter on Sunday and watching Game of Thrones Sunday night.
Just for Friday - TENACITY- Journal every bite
- Eat only while sitting down
- Make mindful choices when we go out for dinner tonight
- Drink 64 oz of water
- Be kind. Be patient. Don't take your feelings out on others.
- Update bullet journal for the month of May
- Gratitude Journal / Joyce Meyer reading / Simple Abundance reading / Calm app
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Oh my the day flew by and I didn't post. I pre-tracked but didn't make a commitment. My son is in town and I'm delightfully distracted with him and planning a family party tomorrow night. Fortunately, he's very conscious of food choices (having lost 25 pounds on WW last year) so I will be able to stay on track with him here. He's been sober for about a year so no over-indulging on wine while he's here.
JFT
Stay in the green by 250
No snacking or wine after dinner
@Snowflake1968 You are so great to make such an effort to comment and encourage. Thank you for that. I wish I had more time and ability to support and comment like you do. I was delighted to hear you're swimming and improving your strokes.5 -
This would be a great thing to do for the May challenge! Maybe not while dinner is cooking, but as part of the 5 somethings?
The 15-Minute Bodyweight Workout
Do these moves any time you have to wait for things to cook or while chopping and stirring.
Exercise Time/Reps Sets
Static lunges 30 seconds 2–3 on each leg
Arm circles 15–30 seconds 2–3 with each arm
Side + back leg lifts 10–15 in each position 2–3 on each leg
Push-ups on kitchen counter 6–12 2–32 -
JFT, FRIDAY
1. go to weight watcher meeting ... no matter the outcome. I don't think I have lost, so all the more reason to go and be accountable. (I'm sure the half margarita I had will not help with my weigh in, but it was worth it anyhow). I was so surprised. My friends were in town the past weekend, and on monday morning, I was UP almost 3 pounds. I was careful all week... but last nite hubby and I went out to eat, and I even had a margarita. I figured for sure I would be up. But I was down another pound ... making my total loss so far 12.5 pounds. This showed me that even when we have a few bad days, the real key is to get right back on track. This is what living is about. We will have bad days. We will have days where we give into emotional eating. But the real secret is to get right back on track.
2. concentrate on water So busy today that I didn't drink any water yet... so tonite... get my water bottle out!
3. go to fish fry ... eat only 2 pieces of fish, and count out 10 french fries
4. mindful eating
5. work in the yard ... if it is not too muddy! We have been getting tons of rain! It is muddy, but I transplanted a lot of wildflowers to sections where they can spread out and grow more!
6. go to the nursery to see plans for subdivision entryway... hoping trustee will go along with it! So happy!! Trustee gave me a check for $500 to take to the nursery! I can't wait for it to get done!
7. help daughter clean her apartment She was too tired, so we are doing it tomorrow nite. But .. she is out here reading, and said she had a good day.
8. jan challenge = 8+ water
9. feb challenge = only 1 nite time snack I already made daughter a peach/blueberry smoothie, and had some, so its just water tonite.
10. mar challenge = outside 15 minutes walking, etc I think working in the yard counts.
11. april challenge = 1 positive thing Had a wonderful day ... busy... but the positive thing for today for me is my health. We all take this so for granted... even just doing simple things is something many people are unable to do.
12. may challenge = 5 somethings. Completely forgot!
JFT, Saturday
1. go to Wild Flowers garden tour ... get inspiration!
2. log all food
3. plan meals for the week
4. work on pc boards. I have been slacking helping hubby, and as a result, very far behind!
5. mow the grass before more rain gets here
6. go out for a walk if I have time since skipping the gym
7. may challenge - 5 somethings.4 -
Rough start to the day and to add to it, my husband came home and proceeded to tell me how I'm not "measuring up." So I splurged on lunch and now the rocky road ice cream is calling!! 😰
WHAT!!! You have FOUR children, plus a job. I think I would have eating a entire box of ice cream. Hugs.2 -
PackerFanInGB wrote: »I know it's late in the day, but I need to be accountable. I am done giving myself passes. I put on 5 lbs in April, which I had taken off in March. So disappointed in myself!
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Peace to all.
You should not be disappointed in yourself. You are such a strong woman, with so much on your plate. Remember the Beck Diet solution -- give yourself credit. You are being accountable. You are not giving up. You are doing all you can to take care of yourself. Hugs to you. Be very proud of yourself.2 -
nlmackey98 wrote: »
I'm really tired today even though I slept better and longer than I have all week. Oh well, it's Friday and I'm leaving work early. Unfortunately, I'm leaving to go to the Psychologist. I never really like to go, because I hate that I have to go, but this week is worse. When I was in there last, about a week and a half ago, I was a mess. I can usually hold it together for the outside world, but I couldn't. I was in a dangerous place. Sigh... He made a med change taking me back to a higher dosage, and I do feel better, but there was a reason he lowered the dosage in the first place. It messes with my vision and gives me tremors. I guess that is better than the alternative, but I need to ask him if there is another choice. Its a messed up game of Master Mind. Trying to find the right combination. That would be okay, but each change takes so long to determine the effects.
Positive thought of the day: Our minds have power over our thought and our actions. Train you mind to seek success in all that you do.
I hope you start to feel better. It is so hard for them to get the correct dosage of medication. Our daughter doctor decreased her meds a few months ago ... only to need to increase them again... and she is finally starting to feel better. Hugs to you ... hoping your weekend is very relaxing. And I love your positive thought ... so so true, but yet, so hard to do.3 -
Newbie2143 - they grow so fast. I have a 30 year old and a 28 year old. It was the toughest time we ever had as a couple after they moved out. Mine moved out within a month of each other with one a 10 hour drive away and the other a 14 hour drive away. We were one of those couples that never stopped doing things without the kids either. Get a hobby and it does feel nice after a while.
MLHC1 - I am speechless about your husband’s comment to you, my response would be measuring up to who or what? I’m sorry, that’s really hurtful and no one should say that to someone they love. PackerfaninGB gives better advice than me. My temper is one reason why my husband and I struggle too.
PackerfaninGB - maybe you should just go grab the popcorn to go when there isn’t a movie you want to see, it would be cheaper. I’m sure you will find just the right words for your Dad when you need them.
Lafayettenana - thank you. I actually worry about when I get a job and can’t keep up as easily.
Mytime6630 - good for you on the loss! Have fun shopping for the entrance to your community. AND I saw your daughter is starting to improve, that must be a relief for you.
I failed today, Rodger was watching a tv show and a DQ Blizzard commercial kept coming on. I went to get him one which I do quite regularly in the summer and avoid anything for myself. Tonight though I decided I wanted a Peanut Buster Parfait, I know how many calories they are, I don’t have to look it up, I know I didn’t have room for it and had it anyway. I’ll do some serious walking tonight after Rodg goes to bed and hopefully avoid a snack.3 -
Friday JFT:
❌▪Regular kiddo morning ➡️ not really bc I did not make lunches, hubby and I started the day in arguments so the day has started off poorly
✔▪Maintain baby's daily schedule
✔▪Breakfast
❌▪Pre-log food➡️ Made changes 😔
❌▪Devotional Time➡️My little one has two teeth breaking thru his gum so he was not feeling well: plus I was depressed so we watched a movie.
❌▪Final Exam Prep (Stats)➡️to depressed
✔✔▪BB-Wkout (2 DVD exercise)
✔▪Lunch
✔▪Regular kiddo afternoon
❌▪Gym➡️To depressed (cried all day, picked up the boys from school and took a nap instead of going to the gym😔)
✔▪Dinner➡️leftovers night
✔▪Evening schedule
I'm feeling "blue" today so I'm sorry for not responding to posts; I'm lucky I made on here at all. 😔
Well, rough day! To update everyone, I sort of compromised with the ice cream. I took my kids to get ice cream cones and one of them picked rocky road, he let me have 1 bite then he ate the rest. He loves me!! I'm sorry to be such a "downer" today but I sure do appreciate you all being there for me.
Just to clear things up, yes I have 4 children, my husband is a business owner (he is a builder for commercial and residential) and finally, I'm a fulltime premed student.
We are at that 10 yr point in our relationship so I know this is a pivotal time. My counselor has advised me that if we can get thru this then we will be stronger than ever before. I love my hubby and want us to work together to fix all the issues. It is just a difficult season.
Well moving forward........tomorrow is a new day!! The brightside---> I did not over eat to feed my emotions today!!
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JFT 3rd May
Log everything no
Stay in the green no
Back exercises no
Finish the paperwork yes, ONLY because I didn't want to admit on here that I'd not done it again
Shopping (again, food disappears quickly now son is home!) yes
Laundry yes
Get cot out of attic, grandson has grown out of his basket, so is going to sleep in his Dad's old crib yes
Wash then paint old flowerpots for the garden no, visited parents and didn't have time
Start by getting showered and dressed yes
So yesterday was a big failure, I feel like I shouldn't even be on mfp if I'm not going to log properly. My life is pretty good right now yet I can't seem to get it together with calories and food. Maybe I need to keep myself busier so I'm not snacking. In some pain today so my plan is to have a "gentle" weekend, then make new plans on Monday.
JFT Saturday 4th May
Stay under maintenance
Back stretches
More laundry
Meet sisters-in-law and go to farmers market
Do something in garden if there's time
Positive thought - I don't have any sisters, I'm soooo lucky that my sisters-in-law include me as family
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