JUST FOR TODAY -- One Day at a Time .... Daily commitment thread for 2019
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JFT - Wednesday February 27 Determined
2L of water - 🙂
Calories in Green - 🙂
Walk 1 Mile - 🙂
5 Fruits and Veggies - 4/5
Only 1 evening Snack - 🙂 I really wanted a second one but I resisted and went to bed instead.
5 something at bathroom break - 🙂
Write in Journal - 🙂
Do not disappoint myself, be conscious of my choices. - 🙂
JFT - Thursday February 28 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.
Yesterday I didn’t do anything productive except make some applesauce for Michaels after getting groceries. I really need to clean the house.
I am going to do a plank challenge for March instead of the outside. I would love to do the outside but with our forecast for March our driveway is still not going to be safe to walk on. It is sheer ice due to all the melting we had in January then all the freezing in February. The weather network says it is going to be a ferocious spring. I’m trying not to let it get me down.
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Cschmitz110515 - what a great checkup! Hard work and dedication pays off.
Hegoddard0928 - I am very curious about your sink stopper. You seem so happy this week, it’s how I remember you last year when I first joined.
Bookmeister86- thank you for the article, like you I love potatoes, but they are my number 1 favourite food.
Bex953172 - I have been cutting back on the pasta, bread and rice but not potatoes, like you I find I do better cutting back, I am not willing to go completely carb free though.
Clicketykeys- love the text conversation
Cory17 - I am looking forward to March too. I am hoping things start melting and I can get out for walks again.
Maryrobinson40 - “weight sticking around like a mooching relative”. Oh so true!!! You have had so much going on it’s no wonder you are in a high state of alert waiting for the other shoe to drop. I think Mathew 5 days Do not worry
. You have this!!! One thing I did a few years ago, that I need to do again was switch my plate size to a smaller one. Did you know that today’s dinner plates are about 2 inches larger in diameter than they were in the 60’s. I have my grandmothers dishes, her everyday ones matched the good ones and that is the size difference.
Clicketykeys- my friends that have done low carb, high fat have all talked about their higher energy levels. That is probably what it is.
Lcorwin429 - you are making a lot of changes all at once. I never drank wine or alcohol enough to make a difference in my life but I drank 2L of Coke a day usually with a 1/2 bag or more of a family sized bag of chips. I also ate out almost daily. I made small changes to start, I stopped buying pop and chips to have in the house, if I really wanted them badly enough I made myself walk to the store to get them and would only buy a small bottle and bag. I started making myself make a meal one night before and ate out the next, gradually increasing that to 2 in 1 out, etc. Now I rarely eat out but make burgers and fries at home instead if I want them. I haven’t had chips since Christmas but now that I’m writing this I sure would like a bag! This group has been instrumental in helping me lose too. Good luck keep coming back.
Mytime6630 - I love all your smiles. It’s hard and discouraging if you don’t see a change on the scale in the right direction, but it’s so encouraging if it is. Unfortunately you don’t know until you step on the scale.
Faebert - have you ever been checked for sleep apnea? Do you know why you are sleeping so poorly?
Zizzybumble - I would like to do a plank challenge or something in March. I think I need to start doing some strength training with my cardio.
13ecca4 - has m happy you had a better day.
Littleblackskirt - I firmly believe people have to do what works for them to lose weight. Glad you’re feeling better.
Toaljasa - how heartbreaking for your family.
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@Snowflake1968 If you joined before the end of March last year I was unemployed (like I am now). That was the happiest I had been in a very long time. I am now just as happy as I was then. I LOVE being home. My ultimate goal is to make my living as a writer. To be able to stay home with my children and bring money in doing something I enjoy. I was absolutely miserable at my previous job. When I got fired last Friday I left the job with the a huge smile on my face. I was laughing as I called Matt to tell him what happened. We have some money saved up so I'm going to just stay home and focus on me and my writing for a while. I have a few ideas about what I want to do. I don't think the clinic is going to happen. To be honest I didn't think it would. My partner is notoriously unreliable. But yes, I am unbelievably, joyously, uproariously happy.4
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HEGoddard0928 wrote: »@Snowflake1968 If you joined before the end of March last year I was unemployed (like I am now). That was the happiest I had been in a very long time. I am now just as happy as I was then. I LOVE being home. My ultimate goal is to make my living as a writer. To be able to stay home with my children and bring money in doing something I enjoy. I was absolutely miserable at my previous job. When I got fired last Friday I left the job with the a huge smile on my face. I was laughing as I called Matt to tell him what happened. We have some money saved up so I'm going to just stay home and focus on me and my writing for a while. I have a few ideas about what I want to do. I don't think the clinic is going to happen. To be honest I didn't think it would. My partner is notoriously unreliable. But yes, I am unbelievably, joyously, uproariously happy.
I started reading this board in March last year and started commenting towards the end of Narch. I had gone back and read to the beginning of January. One of the things that kept me coming back was finding out if you got the job, you were waiting and kept thinking you would hear and it seemed to go on for weeks!
I have found being home that I need the routine of a job, I am not feeling like I’m contributing to life at all right now and really want to work and use my brain.
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I GOT MY ESSAY DONE AND IT'S ONLY THURSDAY WOOO! I GET TO GO ON VACATION AND NOT STRESS ABOUT WORK!6
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clicketykeys wrote: »I GOT MY ESSAY DONE AND IT'S ONLY THURSDAY WOOO! I GET TO GO ON VACATION AND NOT STRESS ABOUT WORK!
Woohoo!!!! Have a wonderful trip!1 -
clicketykeys wrote: »I GOT MY ESSAY DONE AND IT'S ONLY THURSDAY WOOO! I GET TO GO ON VACATION AND NOT STRESS ABOUT WORK!
Have a lovely trip and enjoy it without work stresses
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ZizzyBumble wrote: »Thursday 28 February
Log accurately
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Fitbit excercise goals
January challenge
February challenge1 -
@Snowflake1968 I modified the February challenge to evening facial routine and teeth as I'm not a nighttime snacker. I think I saw the benefits from doing that as opposed to following the original challenge that would not have resulted in improvements for me. My thoughts are go ahead and modify the March walking challenge to something that that will benefit you. If, by the end of the year, I have 12 new, good habits, that will be something to celebrate!3
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mytime6630 wrote: »OMG --- its March!!!!
TIme for another challenge???
Reminder:
January Challenge --- keep a cup or something to remind you to drink 8+ glasses of water. (For me, its a red cup, hence called Red Cup Challenge)
Feb Challenge: Nitetime snacking ... limit snack to just one, and then stop
March Challenge:: Spring will be here soon ... I hope!! I am one that needs the sunshine, and the fresh air. WHile I try to go to the gym, there is nothing like breathing in fresh air.
So the challenge for March is to get out and go for a walk ... everyday (of course, unless it is icy -- like it is for us today) . Even if for only 15 minutes ... go outside, walk, look at mother nature, soak in the sunshine, and think all those positive thoughts. But I know for me, this just helps my mood so much
YIPPIEEEEE!!!! COUNT ME IN ON THIS ONE... AND I expect my sisters to make me accountable! Ask me if I walked! Scold
me if I don't. The only excuse I will allow myself is sickness, or injury, but I'm praying that neither happens.2 -
Looking in the mirror and telling myself I Love You Mary💖Hi, sweet ladies,
Sometimes a small step can lead to a more joyful, more peaceful state of being.
What is one thing today that you can do to add to a more positive you, spiritually, physically, or mentally? Just one thing? Nothing earth shattering, goal setting.
Applying lotion to your feet and hands (or to someone else's)? making your bed? organizing your underwear drawer? Writing (and mailing!) a short thinking-of-you note? Taking a walk? Cleaning off your desk? Writing down a prayer or scripture or quote? Dancing in the kitchen? Yoga? Going to bed early? Taking a candle lit bubble bath? Going through a pile of paperwork?
Yesterday, I tackled a pile of paper that needed shredding. It took less than twenty minutes but now the table top is clutter free and dust free (yes, they had been there a while!). And it did give me peace and joy to have that little part of my world right again.
Today, I am going to take a few minutes and vacuum the drawers and cabinets in my kitchen where crumbs have set up residence.
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Last call for the Financial Peace University course for anyone who was with us prior to Jan 1 of this year. I have a taker here locally but they can wait if you want Hannah to send it your way.
JFT 2/28
Still shifting from 146-150. Not as tenacious or self-disciplined as I was this time last year.
Drink 6 cups water/herbal tea
Strength training (working on back and underarm fat)
Prayer journal
Vacuum kitchen drawers and cabinets
Start new baby quilt (finally finished the labor of love one, ugh!)
My daughter-in-law let me know this morning that she thinks she miscarried again. This is their fourth miscarriage. She was at four weeks this time which is easier on the body than when the baby is farther along.
Blessings and Peace.
My sincerest condolences to you and your family Sister. Prayers of comfort will go up.
Hugs and peace. I love you.1 -
Hello all,
I know it has been a long while since I’ve posted but I am in need of a reboot. I went to our old message board and was panicked to see no one had posted since December! So happy to see this group is still going strong. Hope you can all forgive me for stepping away. I have been slipping with habits lately pretty badly and had a breakup just last week so I’m feeling a bit lonely and lost and probably depressed if I’m being honest. So I’d like to get some healthier routines on board first, and then look at eating and exercise, so that’s what I’ll be checking in about. I have really missed you all and your support and I hope everyone is doing well. I’m excited and hopeful to get things back on track and I know I can do it!! Love you all!
Just for today:
One house chore
Start dishes and tidying
5 minutes on to do list or project/goal
Journal
Bed at 9:30
@jeschepp ... I missed you dear one. I'm thankful you're here, but you've never left my heart. Many hugs
and You can do this! We're here💝💝💝💝💝💝💝🌹1 -
@Snowflake1968 - I may join you on the plank challenge. My core strength isn't what it should be. Of course, I so often forget about the monthly challenges, haha!
We've decided that we're going to leave late tonight instead of packing the car and doing half the trip, staying at a hotel, and doing the rest of the drive tomorrow. I'm RIDICULOUSLY excited, so the money spent on the hotel is unlikely to result in sleep anyway!
So I'm going to do a little more meal prepping and laundry and stuff until it's time to go. I have books packed and crayons and colored pencils and coloring pages. Need to grab the Important Papers.2 -
clicketykeys wrote: »@Snowflake1968 - I may join you on the plank challenge. My core strength isn't what it should be. Of course, I so often forget about the monthly challenges, haha!
We've decided that we're going to leave late tonight instead of packing the car and doing half the trip, staying at a hotel, and doing the rest of the drive tomorrow. I'm RIDICULOUSLY excited, so the money spent on the hotel is unlikely to result in sleep anyway!
So I'm going to do a little more meal prepping and laundry and stuff until it's time to go. I have books packed and crayons and colored pencils and coloring pages. Need to grab the Important Papers.
Have a wonderful, well deserved trip!! And yes, anyone can change the challenges!! I tend to do ones that I know help me, but we are all different. Main thing ... is we are working on devloping new habits! Enjoy your trip!0 -
Things have been rough. I started a good old fashioned binge, but stopped. Remembered that it doesn’t make me feel better. That’s true, but my control is minimal. I logged what I did have to show me how unproductive it was. Unfortunately, I’m not sure I care.5
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JFT Wednesday
1. Log all food
2. Eat packed lunch
3. 4 waters at work
4. Cook dinner at home
5. Connect with Mom - see what plan is for Fri
6. Hourly stair breaks
JFT
1. Log all food
2. Bed by 930
3. Tea and one more water before bed
4. Be kind
JFT Fri am
1. Up by 730
2. Smoothie
3. Fish oil
4. Pack lunch - soup
5. Pack clothes for dinner
6. Bank3 -
nlmackey98 wrote: »Things have been rough. I started a good old fashioned binge, but stopped. Remembered that it doesn’t make me feel better. That’s true, but my control is minimal. I logged what I did have to show me how unproductive it was. Unfortunately, I’m not sure I care.
Can you find something to distract you??? Or just get out of the house? Reason I am saying this, is because I've also struggled all day with just wanting to eat anything at all. I managed OK through the day, until tonite... when I got into the deluxe peanuts, then grabbed a handful of carmel popcorn we had bought from our grandson. One handful, and I know I have to stop. Because if I don't I know I will feel worse. At the time, like you, I just don't care. But I know later on, or tomorrow, I will care. So if you can, go and run a bubble bath. Or go outside for just a short walk -- like 15 minutes (thats what I did earlier), or get on here and read some success stories. You are stronger than you think .... you came on here. You are being accountable. So you do care.
Hugs to you, and please write and vent all you want on here. Sometimes just writing what is causing the trigger might help. I hope your day goes better
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Keeping it simple:
Starting weight: 168
Current weight: 162.2
Height: 5'8"
Logged all food
Drank 3-4 glasses of water
Walking video--25"
Outdoor walk--10"
Practiced organ: 40"
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Not a great day for me yesterday. I was so fed up, tired and stressed between work, daughter’s illness and not having worked out (combo of daughter’s sickness and a dodgy hamstring) and I ate badly as a result. And of course it didn’t help! I’m up early again today and have now finished the planning that’s been hanging over me. Going to try a workout and see if my hamstring holds up. But I really need to fix this all or nothing mindset.
Good to see some faces returning on here - missed you @toaljasa and @jeschepp ! @clicketykeys - wishing you an amazing trip! Enjoy your break x
Thursday goals recap:
- morning workout ❎ little one woke up early feeling ill and has a really high temperature. Stopped working out to go and be with her/sort childcare etc. Also v sore hamstring made this the right call
- Finish lesson 4 on digital resilience ✅
- Online grocery shop ✅
- Early to work - finish lessons 5 ✅and 6❎
- See SLT re J email❎
- See office staff re workshop invoice ✅
- Print and trim for next week ✅
- Put away laundry ✅
- Bed by 9:30 ❎
Friday goals:
- Up early - finish lesson 6 ✅
- Morning workout
- Water!
- Meeting 11am re digital resilience lessons
- Home lunchtime for car
- Confirm play date arrangement
- Leave on time: eyebrows/tanning
- Take P to sleepover?
- Early night
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Friday 1 March
Log accurately
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Fitbit excercise goals
January challenge
February challenge
March challenge
My husband comes home today after a month away, I need to resist the temptation to celebrate with too much wine. Fizz first then more wine with dinner and something with the coffee would not be a good move!2 -
Yesterday's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Make and stick to food plan
- Be in the green
- 4 bottles water
- No alcohol
- Exercise DVD (first thing)
- No eating whilst standing
- Savour every bite
not my dinner, wolfed that in 5 minutes as was late for a meeting! But the others yes
- Monitor fullness after each meal
- Differentiate between hunger, desire and craving Don't think this came up
- Give myself credit!
- 1h of breaks within day (30/15/15)
- Meditate
- 2+ of French book, article, podcast
- Finish work by 7pm
- Gratitude journal
- Lights off by 11
Today's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- 3+ bottles water
- No eating whilst standing
- Savour every bite
- Monitor fullness after each meal
- Differentiate between hunger, desire and craving
- Give myself credit!
- 2+ of French book, article, podcast
- Gratitude journal
- Quality time with boyfriend, not just TV
- Make a plan for weekend
Weekly calorie balance: 650 in green (this will get eaten today, Om)
Words for 2019: Mindful Moderation
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JFT Thursday 28th February
Walk with a friend, get out into the countryside LOVELY 1 HOUR WALK, LOTS OF SNOWDROPS, NO LAMBS YET
Eat sensibly OKAY
Pay bills DONE
Plant seeds DONE
Also had a lovely visit with my new grandson in the evening.
JFT 1st March (so glad it's March, spring is getting closer!)
Eat sensibly, stop when full
Do housework today so weekend is free
Visit parents
@maryrobinson40 , I could have written part of your post yesterday. I so understand that sort of uneasy feeling, and you don't know why.....then ...the phone call. Oh right, things aren't going as well as I had thought! I'm very worried about my son D, but I know all I can do is talk with him and hope that he makes the right choices. He has several decisions to make all tied in with each other, and he doesn't find it easy. If it was down to me I'd have decisions made, and put into action but I will just have to be patient and try to not worry too much.
Really like the March challenge, will be a good one for me.
Happy Friday everyone
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Went to my PT session last night and felt so much better after. Stayed under my calorie goal yesterday too.
Calming down again now and feeling much better about everything.
JFT - Thursday
Log all foods and stay under calorie goal
Drink 2 bottles of water
Rememer why you are doing this
JFT - Friday
Log all foods and stay under calorie goal
PT session tonight - give it your best!
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I LOVE MY JFT FAMILY 😀😍
GOOOOD MORNING EVERYONE!
I'M UP AND AT IT! SHAKIN 'N BAKIN
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JFT Thursday
1. Log all food👎I fell into the late night snacking trap
2. Drink 150oz water👍
3. Barre class👍
4. Meditate 👍
JFT Friday
1. Log all food
2. Drink 150oz water
3. Healthy post dinner snack
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Good morning! Yesterday was ok, but for some reason I felt weaker during my workout and had to deload a little. Also I was just so hungry!!!! I went about 200 over, so still within maintenance but I'm not that happy about it because we're going to the Renaissance Festival on Sunday and I planned on having extra calories then too. Oh well, it is a new day....
Yesterday 2/28:
1. Stay within calorie goal😞
2. Go for a walk at lunch😁
3. Leave work by 5:15😁
4. Workout after work😁
5. Make mechanic appointment😁
JFT 3/1:
1. Stay within calorie goal
2. Go for a walk at lunch
3. Leave work by 5:15
4. Cook dinner
5. Take tools out of my car4
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