JUST FOR TODAY -- One Day at a Time .... Daily commitment thread for 2019
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Hugs to @littleblackskirt! So sorry you are going through this.
JFT 10/14 M
1) Walked dog before work 3.49 mi 1:03:27 ~ first time in ages the sky was clear before sunrise, and I could see Orion ~ stretched after = happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
3) Meals & snacks prelogged / net calories zero / 14c water
4) Complete GA-S(P) records request list / prep check-in list & email to M & T (cc Ben) / prep name tags for Wed. seminar (maybe fill holders & alphabetize during Packers game on tv)
5) Evening: dig out compost & fill containers / make supper w/ hubby (he has federal holiday off, I don't) / make apple sour cream cake for dept. food day T / bed not too late after game ends
Last Sat. a.m. I walked in the Run for the Hill of It 5K. It was cold (I wore my fleece lined pants, wool socks, gloves & winter headband), very windy, and muddy. And totally fun! At one point, a deer crossed the trail in front of us, got caught in branches trying to cross the creek, and managed to free itself and scramble up the bank. The sledding hill section at the finish was altered somewhat due to muddy conditions, and I managed to get up the hill in 1:58.
Total time of 48:06.
My Fitbit said I was on an elliptical, and my heart rate was at Peak for 73% of the race. Not bad for a trail event with hilly sections, tree roots, rocks and mud... had to slow in some spots to navigate; my shoes and pants knee-downward were mud-spattered but I stayed dry.
Afterwards, one of the runners (cute male maybe half (?) my age) saw me take a big cookie and said "that kind of defeats the purpose." I laughed and said I do this so I CAN eat the big cookie! Life is too short to not eat big cookies.
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cschmitz110515 wrote: »Hugs to @littleblackskirt! So sorry you are going through this.
JFT 10/14 M
1) Walked dog before work 3.49 mi 1:03:27 ~ first time in ages the sky was clear before sunrise, and I could see Orion ~ stretched after = happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
3) Meals & snacks prelogged / net calories zero / 14c water
4) Complete GA-S(P) records request list / prep check-in list & email to M & T (cc Ben) / prep name tags for Wed. seminar (maybe fill holders & alphabetize during Packers game on tv)
5) Evening: dig out compost & fill containers / make supper w/ hubby (he has federal holiday off, I don't) / make apple sour cream cake for dept. food day T / bed not too late after game ends
Last Sat. a.m. I walked in the Run for the Hill of It 5K. It was cold (I wore my fleece lined pants, wool socks, gloves & winter headband), very windy, and muddy. And totally fun! At one point, a deer crossed the trail in front of us, got caught in branches trying to cross the creek, and managed to free itself and scramble up the bank. The sledding hill section at the finish was altered somewhat due to muddy conditions, and I managed to get up the hill in 1:58. Total time of 48:06.
My Fitbit said I was on an elliptical, and my heart rate was at Peak for 73% of the race. Not bad for a trail event with hilly sections, tree roots, rocks and mud... had to slow in some spots to navigate; my shoes and pants knee-downward were mud-spattered but I stayed dry.
Afterwards, one of the runners (cute male maybe half (?) my age) saw me take a big cookie and said "that kind of defeats the purpose." I laughed and said I do this so I CAN eat the big cookie! Life is too short to not eat big cookies.
LOL as if someone said something.
I would of looked at him dead in the eyes and took another bite lol!!!2 -
cschmitz110515 wrote: »Afterwards, one of the runners (cute male maybe half (?) my age) saw me take a big cookie and said "that kind of defeats the purpose." I laughed and said I do this so I CAN eat the big cookie! Life is too short to not eat big cookies.
EXACTLY!!!!3 -
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JFT: Mon 14 Oct- Meditation/Reflection 🌟
- Log CICO/in the green/hydrate 🌟
- Knee Physio 🌟
- 25 + mins intentional exercise🌟
- am: prep for painting w/shop🌟
- 2pm: Painting w/shop: Silhouettes 🌟
- Stay up to date with chores 🌟
- 7000+ steps🌟
- 15 mins declutter🌟 art materials
JFT: Tue 15 Oct- Meditation/Reflection
- Log CICO/in the green/hydrate
- Knee Physio
- 25 + mins intentional exercise
- am: Patchwork Group
- Stay up to date with chores
- 7000+ steps
- 15 mins declutter
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Today was a blah day. Lost steam at the end of the day and gave in to my cravings. Boo.
JFT 10/14
Finish year end accomplishments at work
Track and stay green
I was doing so well but some cookies were my downfall. Very annoyed with myself
Exercise
Finish cleaning bedroom lazy today
Make egg salad
outsourced to hubby
JFT 10/15
Track and stay green, even with lunch out
Visit dad
Buy oven mitt
Call vet
Do back exercises
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JFT Tuesday
1. AM run: 2 miles. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea!
2. Lifting early! Update next unit plan and print.
3. Grade poetry projects and enter.
4. Read 20 pages of Just Mercy. Update Goodreads.
5. Put laundry away. Prep saag.
6. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Alarm set for 5:00.
7. Ask about how to support new AP. Practice hair braiding with D. Check on appts for drs. Remind D to ask his dad about the table. Check with D about ceiling. START BLOGGING AGAIN. 3 posts/week? Create test for MLA format. Create unit plan for Malala. Put jewelry away. Fold laundry. Complete bartending course. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Remember that M does not like surprises! Check dates of classes and update semester plan. Request parent meeting with KC and BW.
Scale goalsEnd of 2017: 174.6
End of 2018: 189.2
January 2019: 186.0
February 2019: 187.0
Today: 191.2
Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut1. Purchases: Look for an "ugly Christmas sweater" and a long-haired doll at thrift stores. Practice French braiding. Go to used bookstore and look for 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. 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: ATTENDED PRE FLEX DAY.
6. Medical: Dentist Oct 29 8 AM. Onco Oct 22 9:30. PCP Schedule for July. ObG Oct 22 10:30. PCP - allergy shots?
7. Theater: What's next?
8. House: Mineral oil on tile spots. Check with D about ceiling.
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. Buy new bikes and bike night for car.
10. Volunteering ideas: Theater. Library. Animal shelter.
WFTY: Climbing. Today and tomorrow are fall break; tomorrow is a teacher work day. We went to the zoo today. It was absolutely beautiful outside.3 -
So today I worked so hard outside all day, and I was so hungry right before dinner. I knew that was a entire box of peppridge farms chocolate chip cookies in the pantry. ... and I almost grabbed one. But I stopped myself, peeled a orange, and was so proud of my NSV. Then I ate a very healthy dinner ... huge salad with hard boiled eggs, lots of veggies, and a greek yogurt.
what happened. Well, after dinner, I decided I would eat "just one" of those cookies. I ended up eating the entire bag ... yes. ... 8 cookies. I am so upset and mad at myself. I have lost 25 pounds since april. I am only 4 pounds from being out of the "overweight" section, and being in the healthy, normal range. And I just can't seem to get there. I go up and down with my weight ... I just want to get to that number. And then I do something like I did tonite. For no reason... other than it just sounded good.
How is it that in just a mere seconds, I can scarf down that many cookies. Now, I am sick (literally).
But I have to put this aside, and start again tomorrow, and remember how far I have come ... not what I still need to lose. But sometimes, that is hard to do.
SO JFT, Tomorrow, Tues
1. Log ALL food
2. mindful eating
3. concentrate on 8+ water
4. think before I eat
5. drink water in the evenings .. which is my worse time.
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ZizzyBumble wrote: »Monday 14 October
Our friends have just left after a 10 day visit. I didn't set goals whilst they were here as I knew I'd not keep to them. I've put on a few pounds eating and drinking too much and not excercising so it's time to get back on track. I have read your posts and send hugs to all.
Log accurately
Stay in the green
but not by as much as recently
5 fruit and veg 4
Water not sure as I didn't log
Fitbit excercise goals
Attend to Happy Scale trend - start the loss process
not properly.
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mytime6630 wrote: »So today I worked so hard outside all day, and I was so hungry right before dinner. I knew that was a entire box of peppridge farms chocolate chip cookies in the pantry. ... and I almost grabbed one. But I stopped myself, peeled a orange, and was so proud of my NSV. Then I ate a very healthy dinner ... huge salad with hard boiled eggs, lots of veggies, and a greek yogurt.
what happened. Well, after dinner, I decided I would eat "just one" of those cookies. I ended up eating the entire bag ... yes. ... 8 cookies. I am so upset and mad at myself. I have lost 25 pounds since april. I am only 4 pounds from being out of the "overweight" section, and being in the healthy, normal range. And I just can't seem to get there. I go up and down with my weight ... I just want to get to that number. And then I do something like I did tonite. For no reason... other than it just sounded good.
How is it that in just a mere seconds, I can scarf down that many cookies. Now, I am sick (literally).
But I have to put this aside, and start again tomorrow, and remember how far I have come ... not what I still need to lose. But sometimes, that is hard to do.
SO JFT, Tomorrow, Tues
1. Log ALL food
2. mindful eating
3. concentrate on 8+ water
4. think before I eat
5. drink water in the evenings .. which is my worse time.
You're doing really well! We all slip and eat the cookies sometimes, but you're nearly there.
You're only 4 pounds away - that's fantastic. You WILL get there. The key thing is to be patient and not worry about losing those last 4 pounds too quickly. Focus on keeping the other 25 off, having good habits - wherever you can, we can't be perfect all the time - and they WILL come off!
I listened to this Half Size Me podcast the other day where a lady was aiming to lose 10 pounds in 10 years. It sounds like ages, but you know what? If she does it, at the end of it she'll be 10 pounds lighter - a great place to be. As opposed to trying to lose 10 pounds in 10 days (I'm exaggerating), getting disillusioned, eating your feeling, and ending up 10 pounds heavier.
Now I'm not advocating taking THAT long to lose 10 pounds, but I do think there is something to be said for taking those last few pounds slowly and focusing as much as you can on the habits rather than on the scale. I know that's hard to do, but just think about how far you've come. You've done so well! I bet the Joan at starting weight would be absolutely thrilled with where you are now - and not that bothered about 4lb!3 -
cschmitz110515 wrote: »Hugs to @littleblackskirt! So sorry you are going through this.
JFT 10/14 M
1) Walked dog before work 3.49 mi 1:03:27 ~ first time in ages the sky was clear before sunrise, and I could see Orion ~ stretched after = happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
3) Meals & snacks prelogged / net calories zero / 14c water
4) Complete GA-S(P) records request list / prep check-in list & email to M & T (cc Ben) / prep name tags for Wed. seminar (maybe fill holders & alphabetize during Packers game on tv)
5) Evening: dig out compost & fill containers / make supper w/ hubby (he has federal holiday off, I don't) / make apple sour cream cake for dept. food day T / bed not too late after game ends
Last Sat. a.m. I walked in the Run for the Hill of It 5K. It was cold (I wore my fleece lined pants, wool socks, gloves & winter headband), very windy, and muddy. And totally fun! At one point, a deer crossed the trail in front of us, got caught in branches trying to cross the creek, and managed to free itself and scramble up the bank. The sledding hill section at the finish was altered somewhat due to muddy conditions, and I managed to get up the hill in 1:58. Total time of 48:06.
My Fitbit said I was on an elliptical, and my heart rate was at Peak for 73% of the race. Not bad for a trail event with hilly sections, tree roots, rocks and mud... had to slow in some spots to navigate; my shoes and pants knee-downward were mud-spattered but I stayed dry.
Afterwards, one of the runners (cute male maybe half (?) my age) saw me take a big cookie and said "that kind of defeats the purpose." I laughed and said I do this so I CAN eat the big cookie! Life is too short to not eat big cookies.
Who DOESN'T exercise so they can eat? Weirdos...
That reminds me of when I had an induction at a gym once. While I was exercising I mentioned to the PT that I like exercising cos it means I can eat more. He laughed like it was the funniest thing anyone had ever said to him. I was like, what's funny....?
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JFT Tuesday 15/10/19
Draft a reply to Rebecca 🧘🏼♀️
Watch 1 video on Youtube watch later list 🧘🏼♀️
Mindfulness session in AM PM 🧘🏼♀️
Journal - digital or paper 🏊🏻♀️
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@mytime6630 - I can sense you are really frustrated with your weight fluctuations and not yet reaching a major milestone.
And you eating these (I’m sure - delicious) cookies is a way to momentarily feel good from being frustrated. But you are doing great ! Your goal is to get into a healthy range for your height and you have worked hard for it. Some cookies are not going to invalidate your progress. Enjoy the cookies and enjoy the journey, you will eventually get there as it is obviously important for you.
Hang in there and appreciate what you have already done.1 -
mytime6630 wrote: »So today I worked so hard outside all day, and I was so hungry right before dinner. I knew that was a entire box of peppridge farms chocolate chip cookies in the pantry. ... and I almost grabbed one. But I stopped myself, peeled a orange, and was so proud of my NSV. Then I ate a very healthy dinner ... huge salad with hard boiled eggs, lots of veggies, and a greek yogurt.
what happened. Well, after dinner, I decided I would eat "just one" of those cookies. I ended up eating the entire bag ... yes. ... 8 cookies. I am so upset and mad at myself. I have lost 25 pounds since april. I am only 4 pounds from being out of the "overweight" section, and being in the healthy, normal range. And I just can't seem to get there. I go up and down with my weight ... I just want to get to that number. And then I do something like I did tonite. For no reason... other than it just sounded good.
How is it that in just a mere seconds, I can scarf down that many cookies. Now, I am sick (literally).
But I have to put this aside, and start again tomorrow, and remember how far I have come ... not what I still need to lose. But sometimes, that is hard to do.
SO JFT, Tomorrow, Tues
1. Log ALL food
2. mindful eating
3. concentrate on 8+ water
4. think before I eat
5. drink water in the evenings .. which is my worse time.
It's kinda weird isn't it, that we do things over and over again when we know it makes us feel bad after, yet we don't learn from it!!
I'm constantly making the same mistakes over and over and it drives my partner nuts!
Maybe, you could try that thing again, where before you eat anything, ask yourself how you will feel afterwards. So for example, you allowed yourself one cookie, and you thought that because it would probably fit in your calories AND you'd feel good because you've done well and you deserve a treat.
That's fine.
But you should of asked (before you ate the first one) but how would I feel if I ate more than one, or the whole pack.
Maybe stick a post-it note on the cupboard saying "How many will make me regret it?" To remind yourself to think before eating!
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Today's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- Be in the green
- 4+ bottles water
- No eating whilst standing
- Savour every bite
- Talk back to sabotaging thoughts
- Give myself credit!
- Stay positive
- 45+ minute lunch break
- Finish work by 7.30pm
- French chat + 1 other French thing
- Holiday prep
- Gratitude journal
- Lights off by 11
Words for 2019: Mindful Moderation1 -
Tuesday 15 October
I struggled yesterday, bad habits seem to establish themselves much more easily than good ones! At least the scale didn't go up any further. Shopping today and I will stock up on fruit and veg, my visitors much preferred cake and creamy dessert ......
Log accurately
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Water
Fitbit excercise goals
Attend to Happy Scale trend1 -
littleblackskirt wrote: »Thank you for your messages of support, it helps
JFT Monday 14th October
Do back exercises no
Do not buy chocolate yes, was difficult though!
Do big pile of work laundry half done
Get on top of housework only some of it
Hospital visits yes
Look after son's pets yes
I'm annoyed with myself that I didn't do my exercises. They are a full set given to me by the physio, and they and the acupuncture have been helping. I was hoping to ease myself back into walking and build up my back strength again. But all the running around re parents has set me back, I could hardly move by bedtime last night. I will just have to try and be careful.
JFT Tuesday 15th October
Do back exercises
Do not buy chocolate
No snacking
More laundry
Hospital visits
Pets
DISCARD 5LBS CHALLENGE 4
NAME: Ellie
SW: 181
GW: 176
CW: 15/10 180 -1lbs
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JFT Tuesday
1. Log all food
2. Gym drink 150oz water
3. Eat lectin free
4. Meditate
5. Journal1 -
Good morning! @Snowflake1968 I needed that, thank you - you are exactly right. I've made a promise to myself for this week to not stay late on any of the days whether I'm finished or not I just can't stay.
JFT 10/15:
1. Stay within calorie goal
2. Stop and THINK before reaching for all the snacks
3. Finish work by 5:20
4. Cook dinner
5. Do dishes
6. Wash clothes2 -
bookmeister86 wrote: »cschmitz110515 wrote: »Hugs to @littleblackskirt! So sorry you are going through this.
JFT 10/14 M
1) Walked dog before work 3.49 mi 1:03:27 ~ first time in ages the sky was clear before sunrise, and I could see Orion ~ stretched after = happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
3) Meals & snacks prelogged / net calories zero / 14c water
4) Complete GA-S(P) records request list / prep check-in list & email to M & T (cc Ben) / prep name tags for Wed. seminar (maybe fill holders & alphabetize during Packers game on tv)
5) Evening: dig out compost & fill containers / make supper w/ hubby (he has federal holiday off, I don't) / make apple sour cream cake for dept. food day T / bed not too late after game ends
Last Sat. a.m. I walked in the Run for the Hill of It 5K. It was cold (I wore my fleece lined pants, wool socks, gloves & winter headband), very windy, and muddy. And totally fun! At one point, a deer crossed the trail in front of us, got caught in branches trying to cross the creek, and managed to free itself and scramble up the bank. The sledding hill section at the finish was altered somewhat due to muddy conditions, and I managed to get up the hill in 1:58. Total time of 48:06.
My Fitbit said I was on an elliptical, and my heart rate was at Peak for 73% of the race. Not bad for a trail event with hilly sections, tree roots, rocks and mud... had to slow in some spots to navigate; my shoes and pants knee-downward were mud-spattered but I stayed dry.
Afterwards, one of the runners (cute male maybe half (?) my age) saw me take a big cookie and said "that kind of defeats the purpose." I laughed and said I do this so I CAN eat the big cookie! Life is too short to not eat big cookies.
Who DOESN'T exercise so they can eat? Weirdos...
That reminds me of when I had an induction at a gym once. While I was exercising I mentioned to the PT that I like exercising cos it means I can eat more. He laughed like it was the funniest thing anyone had ever said to him. I was like, what's funny....?
TOTALLY agree!!!
Thanks for all the comments about my big cookie, everyone. You made me smile. 1 -
Recap 10/14 M
1) Walked dog before work 3.49 mi 1:03:27 ~ first time in ages the sky was clear before sunrise, and I could see Orion ~ stretched after = happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings = Fitbit 16,557 steps, 250+ 13/14 & 46 floors
3) Meals & snacks prelogged / net calories zero / 14c water = Net cals green
, sodium -86, sugar -1 , fiber & protein good, 14c water
4) Complete GA-S(P) records request list
ran into some complications & in progress / prep check-in list & email to M & T (cc Ben) more complications & numerous emails for payments due reconcilement but I think finally ready / prep name tags for Wed. seminar ditto more complications, had to make edits in Admin mode & ran out of holders (maybe fill holders & alphabetize during Packers game on tv work day )
5) Evening: dig out compost & fill containers hubby dug & I assisted ~ he was impressed that I didn't scream when mouse ran by, then laughed when I screeched (a little) when chipmunk caught me by surprise and nearly ran over my foot / make supper w/ hubby (he has federal holiday off, I don't) / make sour cream apple cake for (autumn theme) dept. food day T finally in oven at start of halftime ~ whew! / bed not too late after game ends ~ and what a game! Last second field goal won it! 10:35
JFT 10/15 T
1) Walked dog before work 3.52 mi 1:03:36 cloudy skies, so couldn't see Orion, but light rain started only in last mile / stretched after = happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
3) Breakfast & supper prelogged / food day in dept. since 3 bdays w/in 8 days ~ heavy on the sweets this time & I'm not going to log b/c would be total guesses but keep portions limited / 14c water
4) Complete GA-S(P) records request list / start GA-C/V records request list / out of office message / other?
5) Evening: Office Max for name tag holders / gas in car / finalize remaining name tags / make leek soup / empty yard waste containers at curb for pick-up / wash dishes / charge LED headlamp & dog collar / other?
6) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / bed & tv off 9:45 (leave home 7:00 a.m.)1 -
Goals for Thurs
I wanted to ask you all a question, when you were at your heaviest did you get more problems with your digestion? I quite frequently have stomach problems, mostly trapped wind and bloating, heartburn and feeling nauseous leaving me feel very uncomfortable.
But I'm pretty sure it's not IBS or any medical condition, I'm pretty sure it's not an intolerance. I can't really seem to pin point it to anything other than maybe eating a few to many unhealthy snacks or eating late at night (even though they fit in my calories)
Will losing weight help this do you think?
I'm not really one for going to the Drs.
I swear when I was eating well and exercising my body ran like a well oiled clock. When I started adding back empty calories and massive quantities of carbs I felt it. I don't know that it is the weight as much as the nutrition, but I have more tummy issues now than ever before.
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pridesabtch wrote: »Goals for Thurs
I wanted to ask you all a question, when you were at your heaviest did you get more problems with your digestion? I quite frequently have stomach problems, mostly trapped wind and bloating, heartburn and feeling nauseous leaving me feel very uncomfortable.
But I'm pretty sure it's not IBS or any medical condition, I'm pretty sure it's not an intolerance. I can't really seem to pin point it to anything other than maybe eating a few to many unhealthy snacks or eating late at night (even though they fit in my calories)
Will losing weight help this do you think?
I'm not really one for going to the Drs.
I swear when I was eating well and exercising my body ran like a well oiled clock. When I started adding back empty calories and massive quantities of carbs I felt it. I don't know that it is the weight as much as the nutrition, but I have more tummy issues now than ever before.
I also have digestive issues when I eat badly and that tends to be linked to when I'm heavier!
One of the things that can happen is that if you don't eat good food and don't drink enough is that you can get constipated and that leads to pains and discomfort.
I had that about seven years ago and the doctor said you can be constipated without knowing it as you can seemingly be 'regular' but it can be not 'good quality movement' (I didn't ask for details on that).
I still notice that now, when I eat junk and don't drink enough for a few days in a row I start feeling clogged up and then pains often follow.
A motivation to eat better! Maybe....2 -
Been away for a little bit. Got another year older and attended 19,000 activities that my kids are partaking in. Goals have been few and far between. I feel like making a goal is just another opportunity to fail. I feel horrible and I struggle to do the simplest tasks. I didn't even shower before work yesterday or today. Just threw on a ball cap. Even still I was late for work. Now I feel like a whiny b!tch that every one thinks is looking for sympathy. To be honest, I'm tired of sympathy. I just want to figure out how to do better in all aspects physical, mental & spiritual.
In your best non-condescending, unsympathetic tone, tell me how you pick yourselves up when you think you have nothing left to give.
On an up note her is a picture of my beasty girl rowing Saturday.
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bookmeister86 wrote: »pridesabtch wrote: »Goals for Thurs
I wanted to ask you all a question, when you were at your heaviest did you get more problems with your digestion? I quite frequently have stomach problems, mostly trapped wind and bloating, heartburn and feeling nauseous leaving me feel very uncomfortable.
But I'm pretty sure it's not IBS or any medical condition, I'm pretty sure it's not an intolerance. I can't really seem to pin point it to anything other than maybe eating a few to many unhealthy snacks or eating late at night (even though they fit in my calories)
Will losing weight help this do you think?
I'm not really one for going to the Drs.
I swear when I was eating well and exercising my body ran like a well oiled clock. When I started adding back empty calories and massive quantities of carbs I felt it. I don't know that it is the weight as much as the nutrition, but I have more tummy issues now than ever before.
I also have digestive issues when I eat badly and that tends to be linked to when I'm heavier!
One of the things that can happen is that if you don't eat good food and don't drink enough is that you can get constipated and that leads to pains and discomfort.
I had that about seven years ago and the doctor said you can be constipated without knowing it as you can seemingly be 'regular' but it can be not 'good quality movement' (I didn't ask for details on that).
I still notice that now, when I eat junk and don't drink enough for a few days in a row I start feeling clogged up and then pains often follow.
A motivation to eat better! Maybe....
Haha "a good quality poo!!"
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Greetings my fellow sojourners! I have been awol for a while due to other stuff taking its place. Drove out to our future retirement home three weeks ago--finally got internet and have been painting rooms. I am so not a painter---how I can get paint on the carpet even though I've got heavy-duty drop cloths everywhere is beyond me. One room down, and two to go. Just painting the rooms that were too dark and gloomy for me.
I have managed to gain back 7 lbs and am wanting to finish the year back down to 148. I could get down about that but choosing to not do so---because that is one reason that causes me to regain my weight---I become discouraged. So, I have been focusing on what I HAVE accomplished: It has taken a year to regain those 7 lbs---and those 7 lbs have come and gone and come again throughout 2019 so I feel good that I can get them off again. In the past, I have generally gained all the weight back by now. I am still exercising consistently! I am still journaling! I am still in contact with my two accountability partners and still holding one another accountable! I am still reading my Bible consistently and practicing gratefulness throughout each day. I am still being mindful of the quantity of food I am eating.
So, today, I am recording my food (haven't done that in ages)
Drinking 6 cups of water/herbal tea
Exercising (reading your posts has pushed me to do that today, thank you)
Reading the Word
Connecting with Accountability Partners
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I just want to comment on something I have observed while catching up on y'all's goings-on. I feel a definite shift in our little world! I feel an air of positivity and hope that hasn't been here for a while. A sense of steely determination and success in those scales moving in the right direction. It fills me with excitement on what we are going to accomplish by the end of the year!
And that doesn't necessarily mean reaching any weight loss goals we set---but to continue moving in that direction and to end the year well. I hope to join the next 5lb challenge.
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pridesabtch wrote: »Been away for a little bit. Got another year older and attended 19,000 activities that my kids are partaking in. Goals have been few and far between. I feel like making a goal is just another opportunity to fail. I feel horrible and I struggle to do the simplest tasks. I didn't even shower before work yesterday or today. Just threw on a ball cap. Even still I was late for work. Now I feel like a whiny b!tch that every one thinks is looking for sympathy. To be honest, I'm tired of sympathy. I just want to figure out how to do better in all aspects physical, mental & spiritual.
In your best non-condescending, unsympathetic tone, tell me how you pick yourselves up when you think you have nothing left to give.
On an up note her is a picture of my beasty girl rowing Saturday.
Haha I wish I had the answer! I sometimes go a couple of days with out showering too, it's kinda gross but sometimes it's just like, I don't even know, I don't even have the energy?
My way, personally, is to be selfish. I stop giving my all to everyone else and I take care of me. I get some space, I run a bath and pamper myself, I do things I enjoy like playing games on my phone and I just take time out!
When you've got nothing left to give, stop giving and replenish yourself! It's not a bad thing to be a little bit selfish sometimes! You've got to do it so you can continue to give to others without burning yourself out!!
I'd say it's near impossible to have a perfect balance between physical mental and spiritual. Because every day is different and that changes the course of your day sometimes. (Hope that makes sense)
When I keep "failing" my goals I stop posting them, but do it anyway if I can. That way it's not written in stone but I'm being aware of it. Kind of gives you a bit of flexibility. And you won't feel so bad if you don't quite achieve it!2 -
I just want to comment on something I have observed while catching up on y'all's goings-on. I feel a definite shift in our little world! I feel an air of positivity and hope that hasn't been here for a while. A sense of steely determination and success in those scales moving in the right direction. It fills me with excitement on what we are going to accomplish by the end of the year!
I can sense it too! I feel like we're all doing just that little bit better and the positivity is shining through!
Also, are you standing in the paint that you drop on the cloth and walking it around? Cause that's what I do LOL!1 -
pridesabtch wrote: »Been away for a little bit. Got another year older and attended 19,000 activities that my kids are partaking in. Goals have been few and far between. I feel like making a goal is just another opportunity to fail. I feel horrible and I struggle to do the simplest tasks. I didn't even shower before work yesterday or today. Just threw on a ball cap. Even still I was late for work. Now I feel like a whiny b!tch that every one thinks is looking for sympathy. To be honest, I'm tired of sympathy. I just want to figure out how to do better in all aspects physical, mental & spiritual.
In your best non-condescending, unsympathetic tone, tell me how you pick yourselves up when you think you have nothing left to give.
On an up note her is a picture of my beasty girl rowing Saturday.
I remind myself of the times I've screwed up before and how picking myself up meant that the failure wasn't permanent. (I have a poster at the front of my classroom that says "Neither success nor failure is final." I believe it with everything that's in me!) Until you give up and quit trying, you haven't truly failed.2 -
Bex, we had a big ol lab that would jump on people. We saw immediate results by simply turning our back to her and giving her no eye contact. As soon as I would see her about to jump on me (still no eye contact just peripheral) I would turn my back. Because I was not responding to her or even looking at her she wasn't interested. When I turned around I would still not give eye contact. If she started to jump I would turn back around. Usually, I didn't have to repeat it.
For it to be permanent (so that eventually you don't have to turn your back)
When Ash's back is turned and completely ignoring the dog, Ash tells him to sit. You may have to help Biggie to obey. When he sits then Ash turns and quietly praises him, pats him on the head. If Biggies gets excited again, and starts to jump up, Ash immediately breaks eye contact and turns back around and start the process. Biggie is wanting to be lavished with love by Ash. He will quickly figure out how to get what he wants.
The key is to be consistent. And to practice. And quietly praise (meaning that you don't want to be exuberant and get the dog all excited).
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Bex, we had a big ol lab that would jump on people. We saw immediate results by simply turning our back to her and giving her no eye contact. As soon as I would see her about to jump on me (still no eye contact just peripheral) I would turn my back. Because I was not responding to her or even looking at her she wasn't interested. When I turned around I would still not give eye contact. If she started to jump I would turn back around. Usually, I didn't have to repeat it.
For it to be permanent (so that eventually you don't have to turn your back)
When Ash's back is turned and completely ignoring the dog, Ash tells him to sit. You may have to help Biggie to obey. When he sits then Ash turns and quietly praises him, pats him on the head. If Biggies gets excited again, and starts to jump up, Ash immediately breaks eye contact and turns back around and start the process. Biggie is wanting to be lavished with love by Ash. He will quickly figure out how to get what he wants.
The key is to be consistent. And to practice. And quietly praise (meaning that you don't want to be exuberant and get the dog all excited).
Thanks! I did briefly try this as we did this with the old family dog, he had aggressive anxiety so to assert ourselves as "top dog" we had to not make eye contact at first and ignore any attempt he had to say hello and then pet him when he stopped. But if someone didn't do that and came straight up to him that's when he got anxious and tried to snap. He had to be put down eventually, hard decision but with the abuse he suffered he wasn't going to get much better than that despite my parents efforts.
Anyway, tried it with biggie but he didn't stop, his claws hurt as well. But he was a lot younger then, he's 3 this year so still basically a toddler lol!!
He also gets INSANELY jealous of me and ash cuddling lol!
He knows sit, paw, get down, on your bed and p*ss off LOL
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