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

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  • Elbee1
    Elbee1 Posts: 2,219 Member
    edited May 2019
    5/3:19 Friday
    Weight 151.6 lbs
    Stay in green 😾
    At least 4 8 oz. glasses of water 🤠 drank 6
    Exercise 😾
    Bed by midnight 🤠11:45pm

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



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  • lafayettenana
    lafayettenana Posts: 79 Member
    Had a good day yesterday. After dinner I had a 1/2 cup of blueberries - someone on this thread had mentioned that as a snack and it's a good one. Thanks for the suggestion. Previously an after dinner snack was 2 oz of cheese, 16 crackers and a cookie (if one was in the house). Clearly not snacking after dinner is an important habit for me and will continue to be my path to weight loss and more importantly weight maintenance.

    JFT 5/4/19
    Pre tracked to 1700 (Saturday is my cheat day and we're having a family dinner)
    Water aerobics while my son plays golf with my mother (86 and going strong)
    Put out wasp traps so we can eat outdoors
    Enjoy cooking and getting ready for our party
    No snacking or wine after dinner
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    cory17 wrote: »
    I"m behind by 7 pages but jumping back here. Daughter & grandkids coming along to visit my mom today. We're doing mother's day early (it's my bday and hers in a couple). My mom will be 90 in a couple months so why wait. My dh aunt passed a couple nights ago and was the last of their fam of 12- he now feels like no family left & is still sick. Hopefully, today will go well w/no friction and eat healthy and not too much.

    Happy birthday and early Mother’s Day @cory17
  • aubyshortcake
    aubyshortcake Posts: 796 Member
    Hi all, happy Saturday! We're driving to Tampa today so I'll have to read all the posts later or I'll get car sick lol.

    Yesterday 5/3:

    1. Give Rukia her a.m. pills 😁
    2. Stay within calorie goal😞 TOM cravings put me about 1,000 over 😭
    3. Go for a walk at lunch if it's not raining😁
    4. Fully finish weekly report at work😑 suppliers' website was down so couldn't do it
    5. Give Rukia her p.m. pills😁
    6. Relax😁

    JFT 5/4:

    1. Give Rukia her a.m. pills 😁
    2. Stay within calorie goal
    3. Get a minimum of 5,000 steps
    4. Give Rukia her p.m. pills
    5. Relax
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,944 Member
    MLHC1 - I hope you have a better day today.

    Littleblackskirt - I love that you completed the paperwork just so you didn’t have to come back here and say you hadn’t. That is what has kept me on a steadier keel all winter long and what I love about it.
    Boredom is what is keeping me snacking, I know it. The sad part is I also know that boredom and snacking was the thing that made my Mom overweight and unhealthy my whole life. I didn’t understand why she couldn’t battle it harder. I wish she was well enough for me to apologize to her for my thoughts now. I am still logging it all, it keeps me honest with myself especially when I see days like yesterday where I have smacked my self into the red by a full days calorie allotment. It is usually a day like that that keeps me from snacking as much the next day.

    Elbee1. Woohoo water and bedtime!!!! You are doing it!

    Wannabeskinnycat - I have been practicing how to apologize like an adult too. It’s tough to admit when you’re wrong or in my case I find I am at my worse when what I really want is some attention. I don’t get it and then get nasty.

    Faebert- I hope you have a wonderfully relaxing weekend. You deserve it after your week.

    Lafayettenana - I need to change my evening snack too, mine is usually grapes, cheese and crackers.

    Cory17 - I think celebrating early is an excellent idea. Sorry to hear about your husband’s Aunt. It is hard losing the older generation. I have one uncle left on my Dad’s side from 7. My Mom was an only child, so only had greats on that side.

    Aubyshortcake - have a safe trip.
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,634 Member
    Recap 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 :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings = Fitbit 18,165 steps, 250+ 14/14 boom! & 55 floors :smiley:
    3) Net calories zero / 14c water = Snacked lots due to yard work. Net calories -267 (actually improving :# ), sodium -419, sugar 3, fiber & protein good & 14c water
    4) Continue progress on GA-B FY19 (remember May deadline) = 51/110 summary pages :smile:
    5) Evening: clear leaves off rose garden & hostas :smiley: 9-10 loads to curb & sore back / wash (some) dishes nope after yard work
    6) Floss / retainers = too lazy :s

    JFT 5/4 Sat. ~ slept in until 9:30 :o
    1) Wash bedding & hang outside ~ it's a gorgeous spring day finally & high temps in 60s
    2) Walk dog
    3) Pick up Hmong eggrolls order at church (take checkbook)
    4) Choir at church 4:40 for 5:00 service
    5) Not sure of meals / net calories zero / 14c water
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,634 Member
    Weekly Weigh-In = When I'm active I eat back calories. My weaknesses: I love food... my sweet tooth, especially chocolate... portion control... FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). Saturday a.m. is my MFP weigh-in logging day, and I peek occasionally other days. My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale. No goal dates set ~ this is not a diet but my lifestyle.

    Age 61, 5'4.5"
    GW #1: 150 in a livable way = It's. Not. A. Diet.
    GW #2: 145 normal BMI
    UG maintain: 145 - 150 [Need to be realistic! Revised from 140 - 145]

    11/5/15 = 195.0 joined MFP with no real plan except It's. Not. A. Diet.
    1/10/17 = 185.5 clearly not a regular on MFP / joined JFT, best group ever! :smiley:
    5/31/17 = 180.5 two end of month celebrations / committed to posting weekly weigh-in
    06/03 = 177.5
    06/10 = 179.5 pre-10K spaghetti supper night before
    06/17 = 179.5 numerous meals away from home, several occasions w/ alcohol, happy no gain
    06/24 = 178.0 fluctuated during week, but ended ok
    07/01 = 176.0 Yay!!! Achieved June goal to stay <180
    07/08 = 177.5 oops
    07/15 = 176.5
    07/22 = 175.0
    07/29 = 174.0 saw at least one daily w-i below 174
    08/05 = 174.5 dined out for Girls Day Out & ate Dad's cooking & baking
    08/12 = 173.5 scale flirted with even lower numbers on daily weigh-ins
    08/19 = 173.5 had couple of high calorie days
    08/26 = 172.0 kind of a surprise
    09/02/17 = 170.0 Woohoo! Officially overweight, not obese :smiley:
    09/09 = 171.5 backsliding, ack!
    09/16 = 169.5 yay, the middle number is a six!
    09/23 = 168.5 have lots challenges in upcoming week
    09/30 = 167.0 met Sept goal to stay under 170
    10/07 = 166.0
    10/14 = 166.5 dined out 2 days with adult beverages plus wine & cheesecake at spa
    10/21/17 = 166.5 dined out 2 days plus food day in office / no gain is good [joined Just Give Me 10 Days challenge (daily w/i)]
    10/28 = 164.5 very active week & watched CICO / reached October goal of 165
    11/04 = 163.0 wow, really surprised at this, daily fluctuations very up and down this week
    11/11 = 164.5 this is temporary b/c very high sodium yesterday
    11/18 = 162.0 big surprise, especially b/c I weigh myself daily and didn't see this all week
    11/25 = 163.0 no surprise after 2 no-logging-food days (parade day and Thanksgiving), just glad not worse
    12/02 = 161.0 Jingle Bell 5K day / 44:37 chip time & ave. pace 14:22 & very happy!
    12/09/17 = 158.5 surprised to say the least / first time in 10 years my weight is 1-5-anything! :love:
    12/16 = 158.0 no work parties or food days & stuck with CICO
    12/23 = 157.5 no "workouts" but shoveled snow & snowshoed, busy with Christmas preparations
    12/30 = 159.0 Christmas Day no food/beverages logged
    01/06/18 = 159.0 New Year's Eve hubby & I splurged on treats & beverages (at home), and I did not log...totally worth it!
    01/13 = 157.0 big surprise! Yesterday evening, walked in Frenzy on the Fox 5K in 47:26 & pace 15:19. Very happy with my time, wore layers of clothes in 10 degrees & NNW 12 mph wind, fun event.
    01/20 = 156.5
    01/27 = 156.5 maintaining / not a bad thing
    02/03 = sick / no weigh in
    02/10 = 152.5 unhealthy loss due to illness / I know weight will go back up & I'm totally fine with that
    02/17/18 = 153.0 thrilled with annual physical on 2/15/18: BP 110/68, pulse 64 and BMI 26.14 :star:
    02/24 = 154.0 little out of control last week, but at goal for the month
    03/03 = 155.5 oops / still lower than before I was sick
    03/10 = 153.5 back on track
    03/17 = 152.5
    03/24 = 153.0 evening snacks & two days straight of 8 hr seminars (+ lots of sitting)
    03/31 = 153.5 pre-10K spaghetti supper night before / Badger State Brewing 10K 1:30:28.82 and average pace 14:35 :smiley:
    04/07 = 154.5 ack ~ ate Easter candy most evenings
    04/14 = 153.5 Day 1 of record-setting blizzard ~ yuck! Followed by day 2 of blizzard, then snow day (no work / still shoveling & plowing) on Monday ~ in APRIL ~ yikes! :p
    04/21 = 153.5 after such weird week & daily weight fluctuations, happy to maintain
    04/28 = 152.0
    05/05 = 153.5 kinda stalled three months + feeling hungry more often ~ since w/i 10# of goal, changed MFP setting to lose 1/2 lb. per week & see how it goes
    05/12 = 153.5 ok with this ~ think changing my MFP setting, and having more net calories to play with, is agreeing with me ~ I'm not so hungry all the time
    05/19 = 154.0 drinks (2 margaritas) & dinner w/ BFF night before + enjoyed everything!
    05/26/18 = 153.0 Health Risk Assessment 5/15/18 ~ BMI 25.6 :star:
    06/02 = 153.0 basically in maintenance for now ~ I'll take it!
    06/09 = 152.5 Bellin Run 10K 1:28:12 split time 45:03 ave. pace 14:12 ~ beat goal of < 1:30 :star:
    06/16 = 152.0
    06/23 = 156.0 end of vacation week & lots of eating out
    06/30 = 155.5
    07/07 = 156.0 post-vacation w/i net calories not. so. much. Ack!
    07/14 = 154.5 prelogging & sticking w/ plan helps
    07/21 = 154.5 Packers 5K 44:50 ave pace 14:26 min/mile ~ beat goal < 45:00 :star:
    07/28 = 157.5 peanut M&M attacks (eek) + dinner out w/ SIL/niece (yum!) + staff luncheon (ick)
    08/03 = 155.5 started Evening Snack Challenge on JFT
    08/11 = 158.0 stressful week (job crap ~ hubby's & my own) >:) , Chinese buffet 1 evening & Feast with the Beasts (so worth it!)
    08/18 = 157.5 saw 156.0 during week ~ evening snack challenge not. so. good.
    08/25 = 156.0 prelogged as much as possible & CICO getting better
    09/01 = 154.5 included Taste on Broadway & office relocation so packing & moving boxes ~ very pleased
    09/08 = 157.5 too many office bday indulgences / City Stadium 5K for Veterans 44:27 & ave. pace 14:16 ~ beat goal of < 44:30 :star:
    09/15 = 156.0
    09/22 = 155.5 maybe lower if not for Pizza Ranch prairie pizza & wine at BFF's the night before
    09/29 = 154.0
    10/06 = 155.0 may include water retention in muscles b/c resumed home version of weights & circuit-training day before
    10/13 = 157.0 birthday treats & adult beverages / walked in Run for the Hill of It 5K in 48:13 pace 15:32 & hill 2:01 ~ beat both time (part unpaved trail with sloppy conditions due to 5" rain over preceding week) & hill (finish is UP a steep sledding hill) from last year :star: and learned only 25 out of 267 participants finished the hill < 1 min.
    10/20 = 155.0
    10/27 = 158.0 oops... lots of leaf-raking the evening before + too. much. snacking.
    11/03 = 156.5 better planning / stopped evening snacking (mostly)
    11/10 = 156.0 basically stuck in maintenance mode ~ not the worst thing
    11/17 = 157.0
    11/24 = 159.5 Thanksgiving week & paid time off with hubby ~ def going in wrong direction ~ oops
    12/01 = 157.5 Jingle Bell 5K 45:38 & ave. pace 14:42 ~ not bad
    12/08 = 157.0
    12/15 = 156.5 clearly in maintenance mode all year ~ not exactly the plan but I'm ok with this for now ~ really happy to stay 1-5-anything
    12/22 = 155.5 surprised by this ~ maybe due to much later than normal weigh-in (late start to the day)
    12/29/18 = 159.5 stayed 1-5-anything over holidays & vacation
    01/05/19 = 157.5
    01/12 = 158.0 Frenzy on the Fox 5K 1/11 with friends ~ not timed / MapMyWalk 54:19
    01/19 = 158.0 maintained even with evening snacking & skipped workouts
    01/26 = 157.5
    02/02 = 158.5 hubby's traditional bday dinner + leftovers + evening snacking ~ oops
    02/09 = 158.5 ok with no gain / Seroogy's Valentine 5K 48:34:89 & ave. pace 15:89 in below zero temps & icy mile 2
    02/16 = 158.0
    02/23 = 160.0 oops... deserved, net cals & sodium def red prior 3 days. Annual physical 2/26 159.6 fully clothed.
    03/02 = 159.5
    03/09 = 157.5
    03/16 = 158.0 feeling unwell & no workouts all week
    03/23 = 157.5 finally feeling better
    03/31 = 160.5 posting Sun. month end w/i ~ too many days, net calories RED. Badger State Brewing 10K 3/30 in 1:28:14 & ave. pace 14:12 and beat goal < 1:30 :star:
    04/06 = 160.0 saw 158.5 during week
    04/13 = 159.5
    Hiatus from MFP 4/17 - 4/29 (Easter 4/21)
    05/04 = 161.5 logging again starting 4/30

    “Start by doing what’s necessary, then what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” Francis of Assisi
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,634 Member
    PackerFanInGB wrote: »
    @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.

    I'm smiling just thinking of her running in her own back yard. :smiley:
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,461 Member
    MLHC1 wrote: »


    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!!

    You have a ton going on, and there is no was to meet every expectation in every direction. No one should expect that of you. I’m betting he also fails to meet some of your expectations.

    My husband and I have been married for 20 years and have a great relationship, but that was not always the case.

    Early in our marriage we saw a counselor, and the best thing she taught us was how to talk to each other and how to productively ask for what we need. He would come at me accusatory. I would cry and run away. He would follow. We would argue and nothing would be resolved,

    Or I would come at home rude, snide & belittling, which made him mad, see above.

    Point is nothing ever got resolved, He learned not to chase after me and that I would talk when I was ready. I learned the I was treating him like a child and he resented that. So I needed to change my tone.

    She also had us read a book called “Love Languages”. It drones on, but you can get the gist is the first chapter or two. He feels most loved through physical touch. I feel most loved through little gifts.

    Once we had these tools, we were able to talk about our expectations for each other. It really bothered him to have dishes in the sink and if the cat litter was kicked out on the floor. I really hated when he put his sweaty running clothes in with the regular laundry and when he didn’t rinse the toothpaste out of the sink. These are all minor things, but they would trigger anger which got out of control. I didn’t mind fixing those few things as long as if I was too busy he would do it himself. In all honesty if the toothpaste bothers me, I can fix it instead of making an issue out of it.

    I guess what I’m saying is that if you love each other, find a way to sit down (with a counselor is fine) and see what your expectations of the other are. They may be pretty reasonable, but not being dealt with well.

    Oh and he was a total @$$ coming homing and telling you that.

    Sorry for the book... it may not apply, but if it does I hope it helps!

  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,461 Member
    PackerFanInGB wrote: »
    @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

    I sometimes go buy a tub of popcorn an bring it home for movie nights!

  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,426 Member
    nlmackey98 wrote: »
    PackerFanInGB wrote: »
    @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

    I sometimes go buy a tub of popcorn an bring it home for movie nights!

    I have heard of other people doing that too! I didn't know they would let you in the door to buy it without buying a ticket! I'm going to have to check into this...or maybe I shouldn't? Hahaha! I did go buy some regular popcorn to pop on the stove, rather than microwave. Maybe just making old fashioned popcorn will take care of that urge?
  • MLHC1
    MLHC1 Posts: 678 Member
    nlmackey98 wrote: »

    You have a ton going on, and there is no was to meet every expectation in every direction. No one should expect that of you. I’m betting he also fails to meet some of your expectations.

    My husband and I have been married for 20 years and have a great relationship, but that was not always the case.

    Early in our marriage we saw a counselor, and the best thing she taught us was how to talk to each other and how to productively ask for what we need. He would come at me accusatory. I would cry and run away. He would follow. We would argue and nothing would be resolved,

    Or I would come at home rude, snide & belittling, which made him mad, see above.

    Point is nothing ever got resolved, He learned not to chase after me and that I would talk when I was ready. I learned the I was treating him like a child and he resented that. So I needed to change my tone.

    She also had us read a book called “Love Languages”. It drones on, but you can get the gist is the first chapter or two. He feels most loved through physical touch. I feel most loved through little gifts.

    Once we had these tools, we were able to talk about our expectations for each other. It really bothered him to have dishes in the sink and if the cat litter was kicked out on the floor. I really hated when he put his sweaty running clothes in with the regular laundry and when he didn’t rinse the toothpaste out of the sink. These are all minor things, but they would trigger anger which got out of control. I didn’t mind fixing those few things as long as if I was too busy he would do it himself. In all honesty if the toothpaste bothers me, I can fix it instead of making an issue out of it.

    I guess what I’m saying is that if you love each other, find a way to sit down (with a counselor is fine) and see what your expectations of the other are. They may be pretty reasonable, but not being dealt with well.

    Oh and he was a total @$$ coming homing and telling you that.

    Sorry for the book... it may not apply, but if it does I hope it helps!

    Thank you for sharing a bit of your story and for the support. I actually am reading the "5 Love Languages" book right now, Lol!! My counselor told me about it plus the "5 second rule" book. I'm also doing the "Love Dare" as well. I'm doing the work and praying every day. As I've been told, my hubby has to come my direction too if this is going to work. So I'm just working on my self, praying and waiting for him to move towards me as well. My counselor said he has to do it in his own time so I need to just stay on track with what I'm doing. My counselor told me I have a high E.Q. so I feel lucky to know I understand my emotions and can work on my behaviors towards a better self. My hubby assures me that he plans to work on our relationship (aka attend counseling with me) after his busy, stressful time is over and "the dust settles. " I'm hoping this actually happens bc since I've known him "the dust never settles" at work. We'll see though!! Thanks again.

    Also I just wanted to mention; I keep a couple of packs on sugar free gum in my vehicle so if I feel like snacking just bc I'm driving, I grab a piece of gum. The cinnamon flavor helps me stay awake. (What works for me may not for you but I thought I'd share my technique. ) 😊
  • wannabeskinnycat
    wannabeskinnycat Posts: 205 Member
    wannabeskinnycat wrote: »

    JFT 04/05/19 Saturday

    1. I’ll come back here in the evening :smile:
    2. Log everything and be under calorie goal :smile:
    3. Take at least 5500 steps :smile: and made up some for yesterday
    4. Make time to be mindful for me :smile:
    5. Catch up on undone jobs from today :smile: paperwork and errands done
    6. Food shopping for the bank holiday weekend :smile:

    :wink:

    JFT 05/05/19 Sunday

    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. Going for a walk at the beach first thing
    6. Help elderly MIL (has dementia) with sorting & packing clothes for a little holiday she’s having

    Have a nice Saturday night whatever you’re doing. And happy Sunday too 😃
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,426 Member
    PackerFanInGB wrote: »

    Just for Friday - TENACITY
    1. Journal every bite :)I idid. But it sure wasn't pretty. I'm really glad I did it though at the end of the day because I think it finally really hit me just how bad my choices have been.
    2. Eat only while sitting down :)
    3. Make mindful choices when we go out for dinner tonight >:):#:sI wish I could blame it on my husband for urging me to "just eat one more" over and over. Truth is, I am a grown-*kitten* woman who can say no and usually do if it's something I really don't want to do.
    4. Drink 64 oz of water :) I didn't quite hit 64 oz but I did get in more than usual so I'm giving myself credit for increasing from yesterday. Small steps turn into big habits.
    5. Be kind. Be patient. Don't take your feelings out on others. :)I had a real good day yesterday. I tried to just let go of what I cannot control, and I think between my prayers and getting back to a routine (posting goals on here and reconnecting), it really helped me a lot.
    6. Update bullet journal for the month of May :) I love doing this. It's such a mindless thing to do where you don't have to think much. I write goals for the month and make shopping lists, etc. I also listen to podcasts while doing it. Just a nice bit of quiet time!
    7. Gratitude Journal :) / Joyce Meyer reading :) / Simple Abundance reading :) / Calm app :)

    Happy Saturday! I'm having a putzy kind of day today--one of those days where you're busy doing stuff but it's all small stuff so it feels like you're getting nothing done but really you are...? Did that rambling even make sense? LOL!

    I had a few eye openers today that really gave me the kick in the pants that I needed to get back on track. Letting my health go is not going to help my dad, my mom, my stepdad, my stepdaughter or the rest of my family. Letting myself go does not make me feel good or happy. Letting myself go does not increase my odds of stayng healthy. I don't like the way I feel or look right now. Only I can fix that. This is one thing that IS in my control right now.

    JFT: Saturday
    • Journal every single bite, good or bad.
    • WATER / TEA: Aim for 64 oz of water and 2 cups of pomegranate green tea without sweetener
    • Read first phase of 17-Day Diet book | Meal plan for first 7 days | Make grocery list for plan | Aldi's run to pick up ingredients (This one is will likely be spread out between Saturday & Sunday)
    • Drug Store Run: Pick up Rx | Ask about recalled med | pick up probiotics
    • Update April goals and write out May goals
    • Get outside! Rake or plant seeds or do something!
    • Look up the church I heard about from J & L and plan to attend service tomorrow morning
    • Clean jets in bathtub
    • Watch Kentucky Derby (LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!)
    • Body Groove workout
    • Podcasts: Joyce Meyer | Phit n Phat (Thank you to whomever suggested this one! She's hilarious! I am married to a truck driver so I'm used to that language. Haha! :smile: )
    • 30 minutes of self-care (Pedi? Bubble bath? )
    • Household chores
    • Devote a bit of time studying for Epic CEE exam on Tuesday.
    • Unplug by 7:00 p.m. and be present with husband for Saturday night movie time.
    • Gratitude journal | Joyce Meyer reading | Simple Abundace reading | Calm app or read

  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,944 Member
    PackerFanInGB wrote: »
    nlmackey98 wrote: »
    PackerFanInGB wrote: »
    @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

    I sometimes go buy a tub of popcorn an bring it home for movie nights!

    I have heard of other people doing that too! I didn't know they would let you in the door to buy it without buying a ticket! I'm going to have to check into this...or maybe I shouldn't? Hahaha! I did go buy some regular popcorn to pop on the stove, rather than microwave. Maybe just making old fashioned popcorn will take care of that urge?

    I was at a friends house last week that made popcorn on the stove with a light drizzle of butter. I had forgotten how delicious it is and am buying some this week to start snacking on in the evening. Even with the butter it will be less calories than my regular snack.
  • korina75
    korina75 Posts: 297 Member
    azulvioleta6: Ouch! Four miles in heels? Yea, I would need a day off too!

    @ZizzyBumble My in laws say the same! They are busier now after retiring! But full of fun things, rather than boring work stuff. :)

    @PackerFanInGB I totally get those days! I love a to do list where I can cross stuff off and then relax after, even if it's small stuff.

    @nlmackey98 Marriage is such hard work! I think the big thing for us (and it sounds like for you too) is that both halves of the couple have to be willing to do the work.


    @MLHC1 Our counselor years ago had us read The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, by John Gottman and it really helped us a lot. 10 years was a big turning point for us as well. But we continue today to work on our relationship every day, and we still have fights, misunderstandings, hurt feelings, etc. We have a strong relationship but a big part of that for us is constant open communication, forgiveness, and occasional therapy. That's not to say that he and I don't want to wring each others necks sometimes but I personally believe you can't live with someone and not want to murder them occasionally. :D

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