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

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  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,325 Member
    edited July 2019
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    nlmackey98 wrote: »

    JFT Tuesday
    - Survive work :smile:
    - Low carb lunch <300 cal :smile:
    - Try to stay at work until 5:30 - didn't start trials in the morning because of a rush project. Now all I have for the afternoon is method reviews assuming they don't bore me to death. :neutral:I made it until; 5:15, that is a win!
    - Maybe a walk, 4 ish miles or so Maybe I'll even jog a tad (realized yesterday that I didn't change into a sports bra = No running for Nikki).:( It rained me out so I ended up hanging a 12 picture arrangement in my oldest's room. That was hard! Getting the spacing to look right without being all structured.
    - Nap :smile: Yes, nap, glorious nap
    - Dinner under calorie limit :smile: Under calorie and low carb, but could have used some veggies
    - At least 2 loads of laundry :smile: 2 loads were washed. 0 loads were folded...
    - Bible Reading - I may do this at work. :smile: Moving through Exodus
    - Gratitude Journal :smile: I like this activity, it focuses my mind on the good things and slides the negative aside.

    Yesterday was really good. I was really tired, but that's ok. My switch over to high protien, low carb is tough, especially with a candy bowl full of Hershey Kisses at home. All things considered, I'm ok with it, because once I'm there I really like the way the food plan makes me feel. I find it easy to maintain unless I swing low emotionally. Then all bets are off. With my food/training plan there is one day a week where I can eat over calories and have carbs as long as they are proceeded by grapefruit juice. I thought my trainer was a whack job when he told me this, until he explained that the grapefruit juice inhibits the insulin production which can cause fat storage. And a re-feed day is good. I know it works because I've lived it. It also allows me to tell myself on days when I'm, craving carbs that "I'll have that Sunday" which is better than "You will never have beer and pizza again".

    I laid out stuff and set an alarm to go to the gym this morning, but decided every other day is more manageable than every day for now. I'll work towards 5 days a week as I used to do. That does mean there will be some sort of cardio going on this evening. It's pretty dreary out, but as long as there is no storm, I can probably manage outdoors.

    JFT Wednesday

    - Breakfast at home before work :smile: two eggs
    - Work by 8:00 :smile: 8:01, I'm counting it!!!
    - Get VDA trail started :smile:
    - Check in on my JFT Peeps :smile: Love y'all
    - Order Protein bars
    - Do so auditor training, last session for Paula before she does her own with me observing
    - Work Up/Analyse/Compile Data for VDA
    - Lunch <400 cal
    - Finish up ISO 307 revision overhaul
    - Home by 5:00
    - Walk at least an hour OR ride the trainer for 30 minutes
    - Hang pictures in Dining room
    - Dinner withing calories and fitting my eating plan
    - Color a picture for my homesick baby girl.
    - Laundry
    - No Alcohol
    - Bed by 11:00

    JFT Thursday Morning

    - Gym by 7:00
    - On plan breakfast
    - Figure out plans for the day

    Positive Thought for the Day: Well it's actually one of my favorite saying, but I think many can relate. "I was born for the storm. Calm doesn't suit me." Andrew Jackson



  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,479 Member
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    So yesterday was a complete bust. Started by not being able to log into MFP Community = I hate when the app just doesn't work. So I didn't post JFT and it was like I lost all accountability. At work, we had a staff meeting & "food day" which turned into f-it food day for me. That, struggling again to meet an aggressive work deadline, and some pain in my lower right side / right lower back, are really wearing me down. I will start again today.

    JFT W 7/3 ~ Remember to send bday wishes to good friend from college... sure wish we lived closer to each other.
    1) Walked dog before work on foggy morning 3.66 mi 1:04:25 & stretched = happy dog & happy me :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs break / 5 somethings
    3) Meals & snacks prelogged / stick w/ plan / net calories zero / 14c water
    4) Update JFT posts for weekly w-i and monthly goals
    5) Evening: city band concert 7:30 / put away rest of clean laundry / other?
    6) FLOSS & RETAINERS before bed
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,325 Member
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    @Faebert You are as bad as I am, volunteering to add one more thing to an already full plate. Luckily you and I both seem to manage to pull it off with out anyone realizing the balancing act that made it happen. You will be great and get everything done. I know this without a doubt!

    @bookmeister86 My last big work function was a dinner that ended with local chocolate truffles. I listened and watched people eat theses for over an hour, sticking to my guns. Then just before we left I broke. I don't know that it was worth it, but I know that they were really good. Yes I said they, who can eat just one.

    @korina75 I like the idea of taking time to evaluate how the food made you feel. I think I'll try this. Occasionally, logic does win out over impulse.

    @Snowflake1968 I hope the wedding and job are going well. I miss seeing your updates.

    @Bex @HEGoddard0928 I miss you gals! Even though I obviously can't remember Bex whole user name.
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,335 Member
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    Just stopping in to leave this right here.....


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  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
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    ZizzyBumble wrote: »
    Wednesday 3 July

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

    A much better day today, let's hope that I can keep it up tomorrow!
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,479 Member
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    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
    06/29 = 163.5 two days of conference food

    “Start by doing what’s necessary, then what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” Francis of Assisi
  • tristramtrent
    tristramtrent Posts: 257 Member
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    1. Make template. .... er no
    2. Foundry visit.......also no
    3. Band practice......yes
    4. half hour of writing !! do it!!......yes!
    5. Stay under.....yes
    6. 400 calories worth of some exercise.....258
    7. Check back in.....yes
    8. And did modelmaking I’d been putting off yes


    So a bit mixed. Ok tomorrow is a new day so
    Thurs
    1. Template
    2. Foundry visit
    3. Stay under
    4. 400 cal of exercise somehow
    5. Modelmaking
    6. Check back in
    7. Guitar practice
    8. Writing 40 min
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,087 Member
    edited July 2019
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    JFT 2019
    Goals for Wed 03/07 Had to postpone one or two chores as I had to clear away lots of things as we are looking after my daughter's dogs for a few days while she attends a funeral.
    FOOD:
    • Weigh/Post in JGM10Ds 😁
    • Prelog food, balance macros/micros 😁
    • follow through 😁
    • Hydration 😁

    EXERCISE:
    • 6000+ steps 😁 9163
    • 15+ mins strength 😁
    • 15+ mins flexibility 😏

    OTHER:
    • Meditation
    • Grocery Shopping 😁
    • make pillowcases ->->->
    • declutter computer desk ->->->
    • Post in UAC/Post Sole Mates Evening Reminder 😁
    • Read/Comment in Women Over 50 thread 😁

    Goals for Thu 04/07
    FOOD:
    • Weigh/Post in JGM10Ds
    • Prelog food, balance macros/micros
    • follow through
    • Hydration

    EXERCISE:
    • 6000+ steps
    • 15+ mins strength
    • 15+ mins flexibility

    OTHER:
    • Meditation
    • laundry
    • ->->-> declutter computer desk
    • Post in UAC/Post Sole Mates Evening Reminder
    • Read/Comment in Women Over 50 thread

  • korina75
    korina75 Posts: 297 Member
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    JFT Recap 7/3


    90 minutes exercise :) Did 78, calling it a win
    Stay within calories :)
    Healthy Choices :)
    Lots of water :)
    Max Credit for apple watch challenge :/ Super close but not max
    Add veggies into each main meal :| Did not add them at breakfast
    healthy choice at lunch :)
    no alcohol :)

    Had a pretty good day health wise, even managed to have a delish ice cream within calories. Feeling a little tired and ready for bed. I've got a nice day off tomorrow for the holiday and then two really busy workdays and then a whole week off! Pushing through and looking forward to some down time. Hope everyone in the US has a safe and happy fourth!
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
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    Yesterday's commitments:

    - Log everything I eat :smiley:
    - Stick to food plan :smile:
    - Be in the green with a deficit :smile:
    - 4 bottles water :smile:
    - No alcohol :smile:
    - Exercise DVD :smile:

    - No eating whilst standing :smile:
    - Savour every bite :neutral:
    - Talk back to sabotaging thoughts :smile: it's a small win but I thought about having an extra yoghurt but talked myself out of it. Wouldn't have made much difference to calories but good to practise willpower!
    - Give myself credit! :smile:
    - Stay positive :smile:

    - 45+ minute lunch break :smile:
    - Read response cards x2 :neutral:just once
    - Meditate :smile:
    - Duolingo :smile:
    - Finish work by 5.30pm :smile:
    - Job application :smile: I didn't quite finish but it is nearly there so I should be able to get it done by today's deadline
    - Gratitude journal :smile:
    - Lights off by 11 :/was naughty and watched an extra episode of Buffy instead.... 11.30


    Today's commitments:

    - Log everything I eat
    - Stick to food plan
    - Be in the green or close to it
    - 3+ bottles water
    - No alcohol

    - 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 work at 5pm
    - Send in job application
    - Gratitude journal


    Weekly calorie balance: 190 in green

    Words for 2019: Mindful Moderation
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
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    Thursday 4 July

    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
    Jul challenge

    I found a skipping rope and tried to skip, could not coordinate myself for more than 6 steps. I think my July challenge will be to improve on that! Perhaps those looking for a July challenge might be interested in finding something they could practice with an aim to show improvement?
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
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    @Snowflake1968

    I'm sure all your hard work and preparations will result in a very special day for your family. I hope you all have a lovely time.
  • aubyshortcake
    aubyshortcake Posts: 796 Member
    edited July 2019
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    Good morning and happy 4th of July!! I was doing great yesterday, I had talked myself out of my workout and then managed to make myself do it anyway, but I fell off when my husband bought home a Dutch apple pie.. Oh my goodness it was amazing. So I ate like 800 calories worth of it because I have no self control 🤦‍♀️. Oh well..

    I'm a little worried about today, I want to let loose and enjoy myself but not derail my whole week like I have been doing lately. My husband's boss has invited us to his big annual 4th of July barbecue so I know it's going to be a challenge. Im going to try to stay around 1700 calories, if I can manage to actually do it it will be a miracle!

    @Snowflake1968 you must be so excited! Enjoy this time, I'm sure it will all be wonderful!

    Yesterday 7/3:

    1. Give Rukia her pill 😁
    2. Stay within calorie goal😞
    3. Follow up with homeowner's insurance company😁
    4. Finish work at 5:15😞
    5. Workout after work😁
    6. Start first time home buyer class😞

    JFT 7/4:

    1. Give Rukia her pill 😁
    2. Stay within 1700 calories
    3. Start first time home buyer class
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
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    @snowflake1968 have so much fun! I know you will knock Rodgers socks off in that beautiful dress on Saturday!!! Best wishes to Kaitlyn and Brody!
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
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    JFT Thurs
    1. Log food
    2. Drink water
    3. Only one coffee
    4. Sunscreen!!!

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