JUST FOR TODAY -- One Day at a Time .... Daily commitment thread for 2019
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clicketykeys wrote: »@toaljasa - SEE? Like, my main priorities with my doctors are (1) do they listen to me, (2) how much do they know about their specialty, (3) are their suggestions effective? My new gastroenterologist won big points with me by reviewing my case file before our first consult and then FINDING RESEARCH ABOUT SIMILAR CASES (early screening based on history of other cancers) in order to make a more informed recommendation. I say that it's a capitalist issue because even though not every employer makes these demands, the acceptance of the employer's right to dictate the employee's dress (when not related to safely and effectively completing duties) is a part of capitalism.
Well, my dear, we shall have to relish in that which we agree upon, and celebrate that we have the freedom to amicably agree to disagree!2 -
nlmackey98 wrote: »nlmackey98 wrote: »
JFT Wednesday 2/13
-Gym crazy early so I can make my 8:00 meeting.
but the bowl of cereal for dinner didn't quite fuel the workout. Running on 5 hours of sleep didn't help either.
- Breakfast before my meeting.
Didn't happen, but I did take some water to the meeting. I ate shortly after it was over.
- Eat a low cal high protein lunch.
- Stay awake during my afternoon meeting. - Barely
- Pick up dogs.
- Pick up Kid.
- Go to church
- Eat a dinner that won't break the calorie bank.
Thanks all for giving me a little accountability. If I "write" it, I way more likely to do it.
JFT Thursday
- Sleep in until 6:15. actually 6:30
- Take dogs to doggie daycare (getting new floors, this is easier).
- Drop off hubby's Valentine in his office. He has a 9 hour meeting today and could probably use a smile.
- Weigh in at work for challenge. Down 2 pounds from last week. 20 to go...
- Eat usual breakfast of protein bar & fruit.
Missed on this one. Skipped breakfast.
- Be productive at work. Lots of technical stuff to do and figure out.
- Have a little fun with lunch, but stay within maintenance today.
- Pick up kid from practice and take her to piano.
- Have chicken something for dinner, because I bought it Tuesday and need to cook it.
- Rest day from the work out and from the rigorous diet. Stay positive and don't let this turn into permission to fail or revert to old habits. Keep it reasonable and it will keep you from burning out, right?
- To bed by 10:00 so I can hit the gym before work tomorrow. Actually I'm doing a Fun with Science show tomorrow so it really isn't like work. I get paid to shatter things, play with fire and blow things up. FWS days are always good days, but I do have to get up extra early to do it.
I could use some friends on here. I deleted my last account as it was just filled with too much drama. I'm starting over and everyone on this thread seems very kind and supportive. If you want another friend, please add me.2 -
@clicketykeys what do you teach and what ages or level?0
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nlmackey98 wrote: »@clicketykeys what do you teach and what ages or level?
I teach high school language arts - mostly sophomores, though this term I've also got one class of freshmen.2 -
I posted on the fitness forum and people over there are so jerky!!!! Actually i shouldnt generalize. Some are definitely jerks, i got woo'ed for asking for a fitness app and told to "just run." I did get some good recs for the nike training app though so that was indeed helpful. Gosh I'm sensitive lately.
I doubt that it’s you being sensitive, I have learned to stay away from all but the Success and Motivation and Support boards. I find a lot of them judgy.
I have also learned not to speak about diet and fitness in the real world very much.
On Tuesday I commented on a friends FB post, she had said that before her dream vacation to Hawaii she had gotten down to 140 lbs (from around 175) doing Keto. Since they have been home she had been having high carb days and needed to reel it in. I commented and said, “I can’t do Keto I would starve, but I have cut back on carbs”.
It became this great big thing with her telling me how easy Keto is, she doesn’t miss cookies and sugars and such. I told her I don’t eat cookies and sweets, I like potatoes. She then tells me to fry radish, they taste similar to potatoes. I told her that I am as fussy as a 2 year old and that really I was actually agreeing with her.
It always goes like that, everyone thinks what they are doing is the way to do it, because that is what is working for them. They don’t want to see any other points of view or it’s not working for them and they don’t want to admit it.
My cousin gets almost angry at the thoughts of me counting calories and weighing food, it brings back memories of her Mother not allowing stuff in the house and obsessively counting and restricting herself.
It’s a funny world.2 -
JFT - Wednesday February 13 Determined
2L of water - 😕 1.5
Calories in Green - 🙂
Walk 1 Mile - 🙂 2.5
5 Fruits and Veggies - 1/5
Only 1 evening Snack - 😕 I had extra calories
5 something at bathroom break - 🙂
Write in Journal - 🙂
Do not disappoint myself, be conscious of my choices. - 🙂
JFT - Thursday February 14 Determined
2L of water
Calories in Green
Walk 1 Mile
5 Fruits and Veggies
Only 1 evening Snack
5 something at bathroom break
Write in Journal
Do not disappoint myself, be conscious of my choices.0 -
Recap W 2/13 ~ Since hubby cleared snow in driveway (again) when he got home from work at 12:30 a.m. I didn't have to shovel in morning.
1) Awake for early alarm in case I had to shovel / treadmill 3 mi 50:52 + cool down + stretched = happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings = Fitbit 14,095 steps, 250+ steps 13/14 (board meeting 1.5 hrs) & 36 floors
3) Will have leftovers for lunch & supper but haven't prelogged yet / net calories zero / 14c water = Net calories -40 , sodium -271 , sugar -5, fiber & protein low-ish, 14c water (yay). Since I was little hungry in evening, ate an orange & 1 piece of string cheese that put my net cals red. It's not an exact science so not fretting, close enough! 
4) Evening: mail niece's bday card / reorg freezers / wash dishes 
nope / prep clothes for workplace snowshoe hike on Th / other to-do's? shoveled patio & digital decluttered
5) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / set/verify alarm (no workout), bed & tv off 10:20
JFT R 2/14 ~ Happy Valentine's Day!!! Hubby and I don't really celebrate, other than exchange cards & maybe go out to dinner some other evening soon. No candy temptations. Today I have lunch event (see #3) and won't see hubby (he was sleeping when I left for work, he'll be at work when I get home & I'll be asleep when he gets home). Planning to message him sometime today.
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
2) Meals & snacks prelogged w/ wiggle room (yay) / net calories zero / 14c water
3) We finally have plenty of snow! Weekly workplace snowshoe hike at lunchtime / change/leave on time (slight change in location) / lunch at desk before or after
4) After work: optometrist to get new lenses in glasses / choir 6:30 / wash dishes / read Sunday ads / other to-do's?
5) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / set/verify early alarm, bed & tv off 10:20 (treadmill F a.m.)1 -
clicketykeys wrote: »nlmackey98 wrote: »@clicketykeys what do you teach and what ages or level?
I teach high school language arts - mostly sophomores, though this term I've also got one class of freshmen.
Don't judge my grammar, and I mix tenses all the time. Oh, and I can't spell without spell check. I admire you for the job you do. I taught high school science and chemistry when my sister-in-law was on maternity leave. It was very trying. I taught math at a local community college when my girls were little, that I liked.1 -
HEGoddard0928 wrote: »So mad at myself! Matt brought home a package of peanut butter Oreos and I are half the pack. I was doing so well yesterday too!
Well today is a new day!
So for the rest of the day!
1. Stay calm and focused at work 😐 LM ticked me off
2. Double check all of my work as I go.😑 Missed a signature
3. Take a walk on my break😑 I took a quick one to the library and it was FREEZING out. I forgot my coat.
4. Get up and move every hour😁 Most likely. I drank A LOT of water so I was in the bathroom a lot. Lol
5. Gym after work.😁 Actually really proud of myself. Ran 2 km and walked 2 km.
6. Figure out dinner.😆Pizza lol
7. Dishes!!!!🤣😂😅
8. Shower before bed😆Too tired. Did it this morning
9. Bed by 1030 😁Before actually
So my coworker lost it on a customer late last night (granted she was being a b!tch) and is probably going to get fired. But she's my saving grace at this place. So if she gets fired I'm leaving. It's actually really kind of freeing knowing that I'm likely to either get fired or quit in the next couple of weeks. I've been putting my resume out all over the place and I'm hoping that I get a bite or two. But we'll be okay for a little while if I'm between jobs.
JFT, 2/14/19
1. Make it through work with a clear head
2. Log all food
3. Figure it dinner (I feel like I say this every single day)
4. DISHES!!!!!!!
5. Bed before 1030.
Have a great day everyone!1 -
HEGoddard0928 wrote: »HEGoddard0928 wrote: »So mad at myself! Matt brought home a package of peanut butter Oreos and I are half the pack. I was doing so well yesterday too!
Well today is a new day!
So for the rest of the day!
1. Stay calm and focused at work 😐 LM ticked me off
2. Double check all of my work as I go.😑 Missed a signature
3. Take a walk on my break😑 I took a quick one to the library and it was FREEZING out. I forgot my coat.
4. Get up and move every hour😁 Most likely. I drank A LOT of water so I was in the bathroom a lot. Lol
5. Gym after work.😁 Actually really proud of myself. Ran 2 km and walked 2 km.
6. Figure out dinner.😆Pizza lol
7. Dishes!!!!🤣😂😅
8. Shower before bed😆Too tired. Did it this morning
9. Bed by 1030 😁Before actually
So my coworker lost it on a customer late last night (granted she was being a b!tch) and is probably going to get fired. But she's my saving grace at this place. So if she gets fired I'm leaving. It's actually really kind of freeing knowing that I'm likely to either get fired or quit in the next couple of weeks. I've been putting my resume out all over the place and I'm hoping that I get a bite or two. But we'll be okay for a little while if I'm between jobs.
JFT, 2/14/19
1. Make it through work with a clear head
2. Log all food
3. Figure it dinner (I feel like I say this every single day)
4. DISHES!!!!!!!
5. Bed before 1030.
Have a great day everyone!
Sorry to hear your job isn’t working out, you were so excited when you started. If I were you I would quit before getting fired, it is easier to explain in future interviews if asked.
Good luck!2 -
I had a whole sob story typed out last night about how I'm feeling depressed. And I am. But shifting my focus to what will make me feel better, not what is making me feel bad. I wallowed and cried and ate to discomfort yesterday. I havent been logging my food. I was in the red every single day I was logging and that was discouraging. So I changed my goals to .5 lbs/week loss. I downloaded Johnson and Johnson 7 minute workout app. I've got great support at home - DH has really stepped up with emotional support and taking care of things around the homestead. I'm having a hard time committing to my usual 10 day challenges because I'm not on a regular schedule, so I'll add my weight here daily for accountability but to reduce stress of "failing" at my other challenge.
1. LOG ALL FOOD
2. Eat when hungry - stop when full
3. Eat packed lunch
4. Pick up car
5. Leave work around 4-4:30?
6. Aunt's house for dinner - remember pot pie! Ask dad to preheat oven before I leave work
7. Pick up heart shaped pizza for DH
8. Do 7 minute workout
9. Be kind and SMILE
10. Weight = 183.04 -
HEGoddard0928 wrote: »HEGoddard0928 wrote: »So mad at myself! Matt brought home a package of peanut butter Oreos and I are half the pack. I was doing so well yesterday too!
Well today is a new day!
So for the rest of the day!
1. Stay calm and focused at work 😐 LM ticked me off
2. Double check all of my work as I go.😑 Missed a signature
3. Take a walk on my break😑 I took a quick one to the library and it was FREEZING out. I forgot my coat.
4. Get up and move every hour😁 Most likely. I drank A LOT of water so I was in the bathroom a lot. Lol
5. Gym after work.😁 Actually really proud of myself. Ran 2 km and walked 2 km.
6. Figure out dinner.😆Pizza lol
7. Dishes!!!!🤣😂😅
8. Shower before bed😆Too tired. Did it this morning
9. Bed by 1030 😁Before actually
So my coworker lost it on a customer late last night (granted she was being a b!tch) and is probably going to get fired. But she's my saving grace at this place. So if she gets fired I'm leaving. It's actually really kind of freeing knowing that I'm likely to either get fired or quit in the next couple of weeks. I've been putting my resume out all over the place and I'm hoping that I get a bite or two. But we'll be okay for a little while if I'm between jobs.
JFT, 2/14/19
1. Make it through work with a clear head
2. Log all food
3. Figure it dinner (I feel like I say this every single day)
4. DISHES!!!!!!!
5. Bed before 1030.
Have a great day everyone!
I must have missed some posts...I thought you were loving your job??0 -
@AJB1014 - I've been using 365 Gratitude for a few weeks and I have noticed a measurable improvement in my overall mood. It can be a good idea to rethink your goals if you're consistently struggling to meet them. That's super frustrating! *hugs*
@nlmackey98 - Don't sweat it! This isn't a professional or academic setting, anyway. And I encourage my students to use spellcheck and other resources that are available to them. What irks me is when they just don't bother :P3 -
hello fellow sojourners!
I want to pass along a site that I am enjoying. It has two weeks of meal plans that include recipes and grocery lists, two weeks of professional-styled aerobics and strength training for all levels, which amounts to more than 14 videos. There is an opportunity to pay for more but I have yet to do so. It is a Christian site but you can easily skip over her daily motivation portion. The exercises are set to Christian music, but in reality, it is in the background and all I hear is the music...can't make out the lyrics. The workouts give me a really good...workout! But they are fun and a nice change of pace.
Faithfulworkouts.com sign up. Click on the Fitness tab, then 14 day kickstart. You'll see lots of info/links about the meal plans,etc. but if you keep scrolling you will see day 1-14 links. Just click on day 1 to get started. Here you will find a daily motivation portion (this will more than likely have a few Christian-based buzz words" ) and several exercise videos from which to choose, the daily meal plan, and a daily challenge. All for free! (And if you are interested there is a 40 day Bible study and she is currently leading a Bible study in the book of Galatians)
Peace and joy!1 -
I had a whole sob story typed out last night about how I'm feeling depressed. And I am. But shifting my focus to what will make me feel better, not what is making me feel bad. I wallowed and cried and ate to discomfort yesterday. I havent been logging my food. I was in the red every single day I was logging and that was discouraging. So I changed my goals to .5 lbs/week loss. I downloaded Johnson and Johnson 7 minute workout app. I've got great support at home - DH has really stepped up with emotional support and taking care of things around the homestead. I'm having a hard time committing to my usual 10 day challenges because I'm not on a regular schedule, so I'll add my weight here daily for accountability but to reduce stress of "failing" at my other challenge.
1. LOG ALL FOOD
2. Eat when hungry - stop when full
3. Eat packed lunch
4. Pick up car
5. Leave work around 4-4:30?
6. Aunt's house for dinner - remember pot pie! Ask dad to preheat oven before I leave work
7. Pick up heart shaped pizza for DH
8. Do 7 minute workout
9. Be kind and SMILE
10. Weight = 183.0
You are evaluating and then modifying...great! What is working this week, may not next week, due to all kinds of circumstances...including our emotions or amount of motivation. For me, I had to do away with any kind of number goal. I still weigh but I'm not concerned with losing a set amount of weight each week/month/year...I'm more concerned with my "heart"--learning to be satisfied, learning discipline in logging and saying no, etc. This is what works for me---won't for everyone 0 -
@AJB1014 Don't be too hard on yourself. Is your glass half full or half empty? You look stunning in your dress and it fits beautifully plus you've identified a supportive DH. As you say, "smile" so try to take pleasure from the positives. I know I have no idea about the pressures you face that make the aforementioned challenging or unrealistic so sending you hugs.2
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... Hugs to everyone struggling4
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hello fellow sojourners!
I want to pass along a site that I am enjoying. It has two weeks of meal plans that include recipes and grocery lists, two weeks of professional-styled aerobics and strength training for all levels, which amounts to more than 14 videos. There is an opportunity to pay for more but I have yet to do so. It is a Christian site but you can easily skip over her daily motivation portion. The exercises are set to Christian music, but in reality, it is in the background and all I hear is the music...can't make out the lyrics. The workouts give me a really good...workout! But they are fun and a nice change of pace.
Faithfulworkouts.com sign up. Click on the Fitness tab, then 14 day kickstart. You'll see lots of info/links about the meal plans,etc. but if you keep scrolling you will see day 1-14 links. Just click on day 1 to get started. Here you will find a daily motivation portion (this will more than likely have a few Christian-based buzz words" ) and several exercise videos from which to choose, the daily meal plan, and a daily challenge. All for free! (And if you are interested there is a 40 day Bible study and she is currently leading a Bible study in the book of Galatians)
Peace and joy!
Thanks for sharing, I’m going to check this out!0 -
clicketykeys wrote: »@AJB1014 - I've been using 365 Gratitude for a few weeks and I have noticed a measurable improvement in my overall mood. It can be a good idea to rethink your goals if you're consistently struggling to meet them. That's super frustrating! *hugs*
@nlmackey98 - Don't sweat it! This isn't a professional or academic setting, anyway. And I encourage my students to use spellcheck and other resources that are available to them. What irks me is when they just don't bother :P
@AJB1014 - I second the Gratitude journal. I was on and off antidepressants for 6 years and was finally able to get off them for over 1 year now thanks in part to remembering to be Grateful. I truly find a difference in my mood if I don’t do it for a few days. I read a book called the Gratitude Diaries by Janice Kaplan that got me interested in trying it.3 -
My husband and I purchased a personal finance program called Financial Peace University, by Dave Ramsey, to share with others who are wanting to take control of their finances. It's about a 9 week course. It will motivate and teach you how to get out of debt, step-by-step ways to get on a budget (he has a free online budget making site that is outstanding), and to plan and save for the future.
The course currently costs $129. The course we have is not the updated one, which is all online. This is the previous one that is on dvd. Same material just different medium and updated workbooks. If this is something of interest to you we would be happy to share it, for free, of course.
If you want to know more about it, just go to daveramsey.com and find Financial Peace University. He also has a daily radio program and there are many, many youtube videos with him giving answers to callers, etc. He is very plain spoken and doesn't mince words (just fyi!)
What we ask of you, besides committing to the course, is that you do not write in the workbook. This is the only one, and I can't purchase any more. You will need a spiral notebook or something similar. You will also need to commit to mailing it back to me when you finish.
I would prefer sending it to someone who has been on JFT since 2018 or earlier.
If you are interested, PM me, please. Again, this is free. No obligation to purchase anything, no one is going to be sending emails, calling you, etc.!
Peace and joy.
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »
Thanks for sharing, I’m going to check this out!
Great! Let me know what you think about it...
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>ZizzyBumble wrote: »Thursday 14 February
Log accurately
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Fitbit excercise goals
January challenge
don't think so
February challenge
Valentine's night with a difference; my husband is away so bought myself a supermarket valentines meal I and can use some of it for other meals. Just the cat for company tonight but he'd happily share the roast beef and the bed! Still in the green despite the glass of fizz for a long distance toast over Skype2 -
1st day:
No more sodas all year. 4 bottles of 16.9floz water per day. 3 -
The boyfriend and I just went out for a Valentine's day cocktail.
We decided on different cocktails.
When I got to the bar, it was 2 for 1 on cocktails.... But only if you ordered the same one
Anyone want to guess what I ordered? 1 -
bookmeister86 wrote: »The boyfriend and I just went out for a Valentine's day cocktail.
We decided on different cocktails.
When I got to the bar, it was 2 for 1 on cocktails.... But only if you ordered the same one
Anyone want to guess what I ordered?
2 G&T's?0 -
1st day:
No more sodas all year. 4 bottles of 16.9floz water per day.
Oh ---- I have been trying this goal for so long!!! I guess I just need to quit cold turkey also! I don't drink regular sodas ... but I drink too many diet pepsi's! let me know how you are doing it ... are you just giving it up totally!0 -
Did you just quit ... or taper off! I want to stop the diet sodas, but I am having the hardest time doing it, since I do not drink coffee. This is my only source of caffeine -- and I hate tea!0 -
bookmeister86 wrote: »The boyfriend and I just went out for a Valentine's day cocktail.
We decided on different cocktails.
When I got to the bar, it was 2 for 1 on cocktails.... But only if you ordered the same one
Anyone want to guess what I ordered?
Oh yes ... of course! 2 for you, and 2 for boyfriend! right!1
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