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

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  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,672 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
    05/11 = 163.0 ack
    05/18 = 163.0 no gain
    05/25 = 163.0 could be worse
    06/01 = 162.0
    06/08 = 162.0 pre-race spaghetti night before / Bellin Run 10K 1:29:54 split 44:13 ave. pace 14:29
    06/15 = 164.0 during week ate at fast food, cafe (brunch), pub (happy hour), seminar (lunch), dinner at BFF's (sangria)
    06/22 = 162.5 better eating & tracking

    “Start by doing what’s necessary, then what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” Francis of Assisi
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    nlmackey98 wrote: »
    nlmackey98 wrote: »

    JFT Sunday
    - up early so I can have breakfast before church 👎 Nope
    - Sunday School & Church👍 Yep, it was good today
    - Quick night to eat <300 cal 👎 under 400, but skipped breakfast.
    - Catch a matinee at the local playhouse, then go out to a new restaurant. :smile:
    - No Alcohol :smile:
    - Cals within maintenance ~1650. :smile: Barely
    - Bible study, I’m in Job so it’s a struggle: I got through the day's assignment. Man I hate reading Job

    JFT Monday

    - Work by 8:00 :neutral: 8:15 is close enough
    - Get started on a few tests first thing because they take FOR-EV-ER... :smile:
    - Breakfast <300 :neutral: Yes but didn't eat breakfast...
    - Finalize paperwork for my dads life insurance and 401K. They aren't much, but it's nice that he left them to me. :smile: Meet with HR at his company Wednesday, then my part should be over.
    - Lunch <300 :smile: Yes but a protein bar really didn't cut it.
    - Step 2 of testing x 2
    - Write a letter to a friend, who may no longer be a friend
    - Therapist after work.
    - Dinner in cal allotment
    - Laundry
    - Work on Bible reading list. Chronologically Job comes in part way through Genesis.
    - Gratitude Journal
    - Bed by 10:30 - In bed not on couch or in big cozy chair.

    So I screwed up a 30+ year friendship pretty bad. I didn't even know until I was blind-sided by angry accusations. Even after reading what she wrote I thought she was exaggerating. At first, I truly thought when she said that we have a problem, I thought she meant with her husband as they have been struggling.

    Anyway, I wrote a reply based on something I thought I could say. Something like "I often have a hard time believing that people would pray for me because I don't deserve it." That did not go over well. She said I was trying to change my words and make it less awful. Still I didn't remember saying the things she claimed, "I laugh when you say you pray because I don't believe you." Then I asked her if she even believed in God. These are very vile things. I can't imagine saying to my worst enemy. I had "talked" to her regularly over the past couple of months, and nothing ever seemed wrong. As I said my response was not right. She "yelled" at me some more. Told me I'd done it this time and unfriended me on facebook before I could even look back through the thread or form a response.

    I looked back through our conversation threads. I found back on April 17. I did say those things I could not even imagine saying. I have no explanation for them, other than I wasn't myself. Which I wasn't. March, April and May were very unstable times for me mentally. At that time my meds were off, I was drinking, I was cutting and then I was begging husband not to wake up my daughter so he could take me to the hospital. I know these things because they are in the same thread with the vile statements. She even mentions multiple times that I'm not thinking straight, that my meds are off and I need to put the razor blades away.

    She says she questions our friendship because I should know these things about her and asks who gave me the right to judge her. Well I do know her better than that. We've been friends for over 30 years. On the same note shouldn't she know me well enough to know I would never say those things if I was in my right mind. I have never even thought those things about her.

    Any way, I have been feeling better for the past few weeks, but this situation makes me sick to my stomach. How do you apologize for doing something if you don't know why you said it? How do I apologize for hurting her without blaming my mental illness? What right do I have to be angry with her about the way she approached this?

    Now I need to make amends, but I don't really know how. I did say them. I can't change them. Being mentally impaired and struggling to fight through the darkness is no excuse. My meds being off is no excuse. Even after reading these things, I don't remember them and I certainly have no idea what reason I would have for saying them. Then there is a part of me that is angry that she waited 2 months and then blind-sided me and attacked me giving me no chance to even try to smooth things over. I can't believe she doesn't know me well enough or value our friendship enough to at least listen.

    Thanks once again for letting me vent. Hope y'all don't think less of me because of this. - Nikki

    @nlmackey98 - definitely don’t think any less of you. I can understand why you feel so hurt. I guess perhaps your friend had this resentment bubbling away for a while and she has lashed out at you. Hopefully she will come to her senses and realise that you didn’t mean what you said. Could you try writing to her to explain how bad things were at that time, in case she has forgotten? And in the meantime, remember that you are loved and valued and worthy of unconditional love. Those who really know you should have faith in you. Hang in there x
  • korina75
    korina75 Posts: 297 Member
    JFT 6/24

    Late getting goals set!
    Going to go for a walk then a swim
    Healthy food choices
    Lots of water
    Dinner at home
    Bed early

    Busy work day and still feeling tired from being ill-going to just take a long walk to the neighborhood pool, swim for a bit and then walk home. Will pop in later to see how everyone is doing!
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    I’m very late to today’s party. I’m mulling doing a half marathon and this morning decided to aim for my longest run ever. I did it! 18km (11.2 miles) in 1hr 44. Even starting before 5:20am it was hot, so I’m super proud of myself. But all kinds of sore now!

    The distances I’m running suggest I can do a half marathon. But when I think about it I feel so scared! I know that’s silly. Logically I can see that I am pretty fit, but inside I still sometimes feel like the unathletic fat girl who would never be able to run. I definitely need to work on my confidence. Any tips please send them my way.

    On to the goals...
    Sunday goals recap:
    - Pick up P from sleepover ✅
    - Head to parents place for lunch and pick up L ✅
    - Laundry and finish cleaning ❎ some but not all
    - June challenge ✅ was about 50 cals over but I logged it all!
    - lay out running gear ✅
    - Bed by 9:30 ✅

    Monday goals:
    - morning run ✅ longest ever at 18km! 1:44
    - pack snacks and schoolbags ✅
    - GaG on arrival ✅
    - home lunchtime for car and shake ✅
    - hydrate! ✅
    - call new school with reference for IW ✅
    - groceries on way home ✅
    - kids hair wash
    - June challenge
    - bed by 9:30

    Hope you’ve all had a good day. About to go and get my girls sorted then settle down for a well-earned rest. X
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,479 Member
    edited June 2019
    Faebert wrote: »

    The distances I’m running suggest I can do a half marathon. But when I think about it I feel so scared! I know that’s silly. Logically I can see that I am pretty fit, but inside I still sometimes feel like the unathletic fat girl who would never be able to run. I definitely need to work on my confidence. Any tips please send them my way.

    My husband's average half time is 1:30, and he's qualified for Boston 4x (run 2x). He is a beast. Even he struggles to find his groove the first mile or 2, just push through that. My daughter is running her first half this year and he told her "If you can run 10, you can finish a half". He has her training only up to 11 miles.

    When I run, especially hills I have a mantra "fast & light". When my legs feel like lead, "fast & light". It helps me some. I also have a tendency to get a cadence locked in my head, and just try to keep it going.

    When I ran my first half, the furthest I had ever run was 10 miles. The day of the race I was nervous as all get out. I had the added pressure of running with my cousin. He and I have always competed over everything. About 9 miles in, I felt a wall of doubt, but I heard the people around me with similar fears and I decided if I quit it would give them the excuse to quit. That kept me going. I finished in 2:01:59.

    My second half marathon, about 5 months later, I didn't train for at all. I decided to do it a week before the race because my daughter would be at a gymnastics skills camp there. My long runs those days was ~5 miles, but I was extremely fit and very active. I just wasn't running much. That morning, my husband dropped me off in a strange city and my doubt was crazy high. Well, I'm stubborn and highly competitive so I played a little game my husband taught me. Ok, not really a game, just knowing how to size up the competition (realistically). So basically, I picked 3 women. One was a stretch goal (she dropped me at the 10 mile water stop). The next two were my best guess for similar times. When the first lady left me, I was pushed by the notion that one of those other two women would catch me and pass me. I did not want that to happen. I finished a little slower than I'd hoped, 2:01:05, but I finished. The one lady crossed about 5 minutes after me. The other lady was sitting on a picnic table eating a Popsicle when I finished. Guess she was ahead of me and stayed that was.

    I guess for me, what I needed was a reason to push when my mind said "This is too much for you". Find your incentive. For me it was those around me, whether I was competing with them, trying to stay ahead of them or trying to be an encouragement by not quitting.

    My half goal was under 2:00. At each race doubt caught up to me in the homestretch. Literally I could see the finish line and I just stopped. I thought I was way behind pace and I just broke emotionally. If I hadn't done that I would have met my goal. Don't give up your goals to fear. You've got this.

  • showjefb
    showjefb Posts: 109 Member
    Just found this thread and love the idea!

    Late afternoon here but goals for today were/are:
    • Focus on eating whole foods more than worrying about calories/macros
    • 12k + steps
    • Get a kettlebell workout in
    • 7+ hrs of sleep
    • Be mindful

    I will report back tomorrow :)
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    edited June 2019
    ZizzyBumble wrote: »
    Monday 24 June

    Log accurately :)
    Stay in the green :)
    5 fruit and veg :)
    Fitbit excercise goals :)
    Jan challenge :)
    Feb challenge :)
    Mar challenge :)
    Apr challenge :)
    May challenge
    Jun challenge :)

    A new day at the start of a new week - no excuses today for me :)

    A good day for me.

    @nimackey98 I'm sorry but your friend's response to you does not sound fair. I hope she can understand your struggles and move forwards, 30 years is a long time and should have space for understanding and forgiveness. Hugs for you.

  • korina75
    korina75 Posts: 297 Member
    JFT 6/24


    Going to go for a walk then a swim :)
    Healthy food choices :)
    Lots of water :)
    Dinner at home :)
    Bed early -- Not bed time yet but I am definitely going to do this.

    Feeling a little better this evening, and definitely tired out. I'll absolutely be going to bed early! It was a hectic day trying to get some things accomplished since I was gone all weekend. Went for a brisk walk then did a few laps, spent some quality time with my family. Managed to stay under calories today and eat pretty clean so hoping the scale goes back down as the water retention goes away.
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    AJB1014 wrote: »
    We did it!!!
    AJB1014 wrote: »
    We did it!!!

    Beautiful! Congratulations - hope you had the best day ever x
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    maryrobinson40 wrote: »
    Good Doctor's Report today on my follow up
    Saying No is working for me...
    My Improved Numbers
    BLOOD PRESSURE... DOWN 138/70 YIPPIEEEEE!!!
    WEIGHT DOWN 2 POUNDS 334 TODAY YIPPIEEEEE!!!
    PULSE... 60
    NEXT VISIT IN SEPTEMBER
    However, I plan to get a weight check before July 20 to see if I can reach my goal of 25
    pounds down.
    I'm so relieved about my blood pressure.
    Thanks for being here for me everyone😀
    Every time I accomplish something you win too.

    Whoop! Brilliant news Mary, well done!
  • Fitforevermore
    Fitforevermore Posts: 399 Member
    8/53 complete

    9/53 goals
    1600 cals
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    edited June 2019
    Decent day diet-wise yesterday, so at least I started the week well. Today I'm going to a picnic after work with workmates which will be challenging. You can really rack up a lot of calories through grazing and drinking. My plan is to take some nice diet soft drink to mix with the alcohol, to reduce alcohol calories (and also reduce food calories as alcohol encourages me to eat!) And to take sensible portions of food, logging as I go. Overall, I plan to stay within maintenance. Will check in tomorrow and let you know how it went!

    Yesterday's commitments:

    - Log everything I eat :smile:
    - Stick to food plan :smile:
    - Be in the green with a deficit :neutral:Had a glass of wine to celebrate the boyfriend getting a pay rise, which wiped out the deficit (but still 2 in the green!)
    - 4 bottles water :smiley:
    - No alcohol :neutral:As above
    - Exercise DVD :smile:

    - No eating whilst standing :smile:
    - Savour every bite :neutral:I struggle with this at dinner as I'm always really hungry by then and want to wolf food down!
    - Talk back to sabotaging thoughts :neutral:Didn't really have any
    - Give myself credit! :smile:
    - Stay positive :neutral:I was working on a really boring report which depressed me a lot. Hard to stay cheerful...

    - 45+ minute lunch break :smile:
    - Read response cards x2 :neutral:Just once
    - Meditate :smile:
    - 2+ of French podcast, reading, Duolingo :neutral: Duolingo only
    - Talk to boyfriend in French :smile:
    - Finish work by 7pm :smile:
    - Quality time with boyfriend :smile:
    - Gratitude journal :smile:
    - Lights off by 11 :smile:


    Today's commitments:

    - Log EVERYTHING I eat
    - Stay within maintenance
    - 3+ bottles water
    - Buy diet soft drink to take to picnic

    - No eating whilst standing
    - Savour every bite
    - Talk back to sabotaging thoughts
    - Give myself credit!
    - Stay positive

    - 45 minute lunch break
    - Read response cards x2
    - Meditate
    - 2+ of French podcast, reading, Duolingo
    - Leave evening out by 9
    - Lights off by 11

    Weekly calorie balance: 2 in green

    Words for 2019: Mindful Moderation

    June challenge (Logging/ Meditation):

    June 10th: :smiley::smiley:
    June 11th: :smiley::smiley:
    June 12th: :smiley::smiley:
    June 13th: :smiley::smiley:
    June 14th: >:):smiley:
    June 15th: >:):smiley:
    June 16th: :smiley::smiley:
    June 17th: :smiley::smiley:
    June 18th: :smiley::smiley:
    June 19th: :smiley::smiley:
    June 20th: >:):smiley:
    June 21st: >:):smiley:
    June 22nd: >:)>:)
    June 23rd: :smiley::smiley:
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    Quick post of goals before I head to work...

    Monday goals recap:
    - morning run ✅ longest ever at 18km! 1:44
    - pack snacks and schoolbags ✅
    - GaG on arrival ✅
    - home lunchtime for car and shake ✅
    - hydrate! ✅
    - call new school with reference for IW ✅
    - groceries on way home ✅
    - kids hair wash ✅
    - June challenge ✅
    - bed by 9:30 ✅

    Tuesday goals:
    - laundry ✅
    - morning workout ✅
    - pack snacks and schoolbags ✅
    - pay contribution for class reps
    - see head to rearrange appraisal
    - plant 2x sunflowers
    - print market day invites and tickets
    - hydrate!
    - home lunchtime for car and shake
    - leave by 5:30, text C to preheat oven
    - post TofE doc
    - lay out running gear
    - bed by 9:30

    Have a great day all x
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Tuesday June 26

    Log accurately
    Stay in the green
    5 fruit and veg
    Fitbit excercise goals
    Jan challenge
    Feb challenge
    Mar challenge
    Apr challenge
    May challenge
    Jun challenge
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,045 Member
    Morning everyone

    @AJB1014 , beautiful photo, many congratulations!

    I didn't set any goals at all the last couple of days. I have felt very down and ate too many snacks (like that will help me feel better!). So...must improve!

    JFT Tuesday 25th June

    Log everything, haven't logged properly for weeks
    Stay in the green
    Back exercises
    Walk with friend
    Order painkillers, research new one
    Phone bank for father
    Stay positive
    Adopt Mary's idea...say no to myself!

  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,151 Member
    edited June 2019
    Good morning

    JFT ~|~ 2019
    Did this a few years ago.

    FOOD:
    • Prelog food, balance macros/micros ✅
    • follow through
    • Hydration

    EXERCISE:
    • 6000+ steps
    • 15+ mins strength ✅ 17 mins lower body
    • 15+ mins flexibility ✅ 25 mins yoga

    OTHER:
    • Attend Craft Group am
    • Spend time with DH
    • Meditation
    • Do accounts
  • daneejela
    daneejela Posts: 461 Member
    @AJB1014 Congratulations! I wish you much love and joy at your marriage journey! I'll share a piece of advice I got from my grandma in low - argue if you must, but never go to bed angry :) I.e. don't let one bad day turn into a bad week or month. I liked that advice, although I failed at it many times, but still trying, lol :)

    @nimackey98
    I just want to hug you at the moment! I am so sorry, I can imagine how awful must be that feeling at the stomach.
    Please don't be harsh on yourself, you are dealing with such challenging things.
    You said that your friend is struggling with her marriage...that can make people feeling week and less understanding of others. I guess that's why she was so harsh on you. I don't think that you are responsible for what you've said if you are not even aware that it happened. IMO you can only be responsible for making daily efforts to do better, which we all witness here that you do.
    How do you apologize...I would say in the same way you said it to us...it's not something you'd do or think in your right mind, but you're sorry that it happened. Many times we think that people need our shame when they actually just need our compassion.

    @aubyshortcake
    I recommend phit-and-phat podcast, she talks a lot about shame and how to get rid of it. Some people don't like her language, but I find much down-to-earth wisdom in her words. In short, losing weight should always be done in parallel with working on thought patterns. We should learn to love and cherish ourselves before we lose weight to be able to successfully maintain.
    I am bad at this too...most of my life I had 12kg less then I have now and BMI 20, and I always felt like I was too big when in reality I was looking pretty darn good. The only thing I was missing was having me on my side.
    When I look at my friends I see beautiful women despite a few kgs up or down.
  • daneejela
    daneejela Posts: 461 Member
    daneejela wrote: »
    Last week I was eating low-calorie for most of the week (because of the light sickness), but on the weekend there were some family celebrations, so indulging in food was inevitable. I feel huge today, but I know it's just a feeling, not reality (after only two days of eating over my calories). Today I am getting back to my habits, which means:
    - drinking a lot of water and only water (besides tea and coffee) :)
    - avoiding junk snacks for the rest of the day :)
    - eating light dinner :)

    Yesterday was a good day food wise, I already feel better. Today my goal is to repeat yesterday's success:
    - drinking a lot of water and only water (besides tea and coffee)
    - avoiding junk snacks for the rest of the day
    - eating light dinner
  • korina75
    korina75 Posts: 297 Member
    JFT 6/25

    45 minute run
    Stay within calories
    drink water!
    no alcohol
    all meals at home
    mindful eating


    Am going for a run this morning and then a fun hike with a friend later so today will definitely be a great workout day. So besides good exercise today I really want to practice mindful eating and pay more attention to being in the moment. I definitely am feeling like I haven't been doing well with that lately.

    Hope everyone has a great day!
  • awhit4842
    awhit4842 Posts: 236 Member
    JFT Monday
    1. Log all food 👍
    2. Add more protein to diet👍
    3. Drink 150oz water👍
    4. Try to eat healthy dinner despite limited options 👍 one taco

    JFT Tuesday
    1. Log all food
    2. Drink 150oz water
    3. Healthy dinner with limited options
    4. Meditate
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,169 Member
    Argh ive strayed off again and barely even noticed!!

    Im changing my word for the year. I was gonna wait til July but why wait? If i wait its just me pushing it off again.
    My first word isnt working for me. How can i discover new things if i can barely maintain the daily necessities?

    So, my new word is CHANGE. Its me who needs to take these changes, i need to be responsible to change how im doing things and the changes dont have to be big!

    Nothing changes if nothing changes.

    Im not posting goals today, but im hopefully going to come up with some sort of plan!
  • aubyshortcake
    aubyshortcake Posts: 796 Member
    @AJB1014 congrats to you, you look so beautiful!!!!!

    @nlmackey98 I just want to give you a hug. I'm sorry your friend hasn't been able to see past what you said yet. I hope she will come around, especially knowing your history with mental illness. We are not always in control and I think many people fail to really understand that.

    @showjefb Welcome!!
  • aubyshortcake
    aubyshortcake Posts: 796 Member
    maryrobinson40 wrote: »
    Good Doctor's Report today on my follow up
    Saying No is working for me...
    My Improved Numbers
    BLOOD PRESSURE... DOWN 138/70 YIPPIEEEEE!!!
    WEIGHT DOWN 2 POUNDS 334 TODAY YIPPIEEEEE!!!
    PULSE... 60
    NEXT VISIT IN SEPTEMBER
    However, I plan to get a weight check before July 20 to see if I can reach my goal of 25
    pounds down.
    I'm so relieved about my blood pressure.
    Thanks for being here for me everyone😀
    Every time I accomplish something you win too.

    That is SO GREAT!!!! I know you can reach your goal, big hugs to you!!!! 💖💖
  • aubyshortcake
    aubyshortcake Posts: 796 Member
    Good morning!

    @daneejela Thank you for the recommendation, I'm going to check it out! That sounds like it would be really helpful to me.

    I'm running late so I'll be quick, have a great day everyone!

    Yesterday 6/24:

    1. Give Rukia her a.m. pills 😁
    2. Stay within calorie goal😁
    3. Finish traffic course😑 Almost, one section left!
    4. Go for a walk at lunch😁
    5. Finish work at 5:30😁
    6. Buy groceries😁
    7. Cook dinner😁

    JFT 6/25:

    1. Give Rukia her a.m. pills 😁
    2. Stay within calorie goal
    3. Finish traffic course
    4. Go for a walk at lunch
    5. Finish work at 5:20
    6. Workout after work
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,589 Member
    Checking in from Monday
    1. AM walk/run - 3 miles. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Log 1 item. Chop celery. Duo.
    2. Draft blog post. Leave for school by 10:00. Lifting.
    3. Shower. Head to Z's. En route, make list of things to take to the dump. Also take along assessment list and calendar.
    4. Dinner out.
    5. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! LOG BEFORE SNACKING!
    6. Therapy exercises at 9:30: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. MEDS. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. JFTomorrow.
    7. In bed by 9:45; devices off by 10:00..

    JFT Tuesday
    1. AM walk/run - 3 miles. Duo.
    2. Shower.
    3. Schedule assessment dates and return dates.
    4. Write blog post. Head home by 3:00? JFTomorrow.
    5. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! LOG BEFORE SNACKING!
    6. Therapy exercises at 9:30: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. MEDS. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. JFTomorrow.
    7. In bed by 9:45; devices off by 10:00. Alarm set for 6:00. Meeting 9:15 Friday. Check on audition for MM and look for Strongest Suit music. Monday visit Z. Next Thursday is massage day! Check in with D4D next week; complete units & survey. Ask about how to support new AP. Next week - set up assessment switch-outs on OW. Practice hair braiding with D. Check on appts for drs. Remind D to ask his dad about the table. Check with D about ceiling and taking items to the dump. START BLOGGING AGAIN. 3 posts/week? Schedule assessments and return dates. Put jewelry away. Call garden about passes for Sunday.

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    End of 2018: 189.2
    January 2019: 186.0
    February 2019: 187.0
    Today: 194.6

    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).
    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. Schedule assessments for Fall 2019; plan out return times. Align assessments with OW units. Write 1 reflection weekly; type one in Classroom by Weds. Copy-paste to PB for comments due Friday. PB usernames 6 digits, no 19 or 20s, no birthdates. Homework: Online journal Mon due Tue; Reflection Tue due Wed; C&P journal in class Wed; Comments Thu due Fri. Bonus if you are the first response; further bonus if you respond to comments on your post. Grammar practice Mon & Wed; quiz Fri.
    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. NOTE: ATTEND POST FLEX DAY RATHER THAN PRE FLEX DAY. Upload summer project checklist July 1.
    6. Medical: Dentist. Onco. PCP. Call to set up checkups with Dass (October). GET MAGAZINES FOR COLLAGES FROM DOCTORS.
    7. Theater: Audition for Mamma Mia???
    8. House: Mineral oil on tile spots. Check with D about ceiling and taking items to the dump.
    9. Fun: Open beading on Thursdays. Coloring at library on Tuesday. Put jewelry away. Edney Hack Nights alt Weds. ASL? Spanish/Portuguese practice? Practice piano. ROL Secret Adversary. Get bikes fixed.
    10. Volunteering ideas: Theater. Library. Animal shelter.

    WFTY: Climbing. Taking it pretty easy today as I'm visiting friends. We went out to eat last night and it was absolutely AMAZING. The downside is that my weight is CONTINUING to go up, but... it is what it is, at this point. I have a long shift tomorrow, but I'm hoping to do some prepping and prelogging on Thursday.
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