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

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  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,960 Member
    JFT - Friday March 1 Determined
    2L of water - 😒 I completely forgot to drink the water sitting beside me when I crafted. Only managed to get 1L in.
    Calories in Green - 🙂
    Walk 1 Mile - 3 mikes
    Plank Challenge - 🙂 42.6 sec
    5 Fruits and Veggies - 3/5
    Only 1 evening Snack - 🙂
    5 something at bathroom break - 🙂
    Write in Journal - 🙂
    Do not disappoint myself, be conscious of my choices. - 🙂

    JFT - Saturday March 2 Determined
    2L of water
    Calories in Green
    Walk 1 Mile
    Plank Challenge
    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.

    I am bringing Lauryn and the Grands out for the day. Lauryn and I have a couple of projects we want to work on. I am making potato scallop and ham for supper for her and I. I will make something else for Rodger and the kids. Rodger doesn’t like either of my choices.

  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,960 Member
    Mytime6630 - I have seen a lot of people that does or did WW new free points on the message boards saying they don’t understand the free points and decide to count calories on here.

    Faebert - so nice to see you had a good nights sleep, that was a long time coming. Enjoy your weekend!

    Zizzybumble - enjoy your meal out.

    Maryrobinson40- Good morning

    Littleblackskirt- glad he made one decision. I need to start moisturizing too, I’m good with my body but not my face and neck. I find after a few days of moisturizing I end up with pimples. My neck is starting to look old and I need to do something.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,285 Member
    nlmackey98 wrote: »
    I don’t feel like looking back to find my goals for yesterday as I’m certain I failed on all. I think I’m losing my grasp.

    JFT Saturday

    - Sleep in :)
    - Do brunch :( hubby made a huge meal I are a days worth of calories. Today is shot.
    - It’s hard to wrap my head around today and figure out how to salvage it.

    No ... today is not shot!! You can do this. Just for the rest of the day ... try and eat something healthy. I find when I feel this way, if I try and get right back on track it helps. You can have a huge salad .. with some tuna or something on it. Or make a stir fry ... with lots of veggies. Or some low calorie soup. Please don't give up ... I've been there way too many times myself. Its all about what we tell ourselves ... tell yourself how great you have done so far .... tell yourself just because you ate a special meal that hubby made for you that it is OK ... you can eat lighter the rest of the day ... that you deserve to treat yourself and it is OK. So no, today is not shot. You had a wonderful meal prepared by hubby ... now you can still salvage the day with lighter choices.
  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member

    JFT, 3-1-19

    1. Log all food! 😀I had to go back this morning and add couple of things... I'm am terrible at late night snacking. I should have just gone to bed.
    2. Gym (?) 😑 Decided not to. Matt had off and I didn't feel like leaving.
    3. Shower 😀
    4. Dishes!! 😀 YES!!! OMG the drain stopper! Lol. I'll have to find the link for you @Snowflake1968
    5. Figure out dinner! 😀 Taco turkey and rice. I haven't made it in a while. Very yummy!
    6. Read KC 😑A's gonna hate me. Lol. I'm going to read it today.
    7. Bring in trash can😑 Must do this today! Mother has demanded it! Lol
    8. Matt time 😀 We hung out on the couch while the Penguins game was on. We did it own thing but we were together. And honestly, that's what matters to us
    9. Actually go to bed at a decent hour!!! 😄I honestly don't remember but I think it was before midnight so I'm going to claim this as a win.
    10. March challenge (plank challenge for me!) 😑 Not A great way to start off the monthly challenge...

    So I stepped on the scale last night and it looked like I hadn't lost a single pound. I stepped on it this morning after drinking a cup of coffee and going to the bathroom and I'm down almost 2 lbs!!! I double checked it and it came it right!! I guess maybe something I'm doing is working finally! Let's see if I can keep this momentum up!

    I worked on my story last night and it felt amazing. I sat on the couch, listening to classic music in my headphones, and plotted out a few scenes of my next chapter! I'm really excited about how this is going! I just need to create the DISCIPLINE (word of the year) to go back to it every day.

    Okay enough babble! Lol. Onto goals!

    JFT, 3-2-19

    1. Log all food
    2. Go to gym
    3. Read KC
    4. Figure out dinner
    5. Plank challenge
    6. Bring in trash can
    7. Work in next chapter of AR
    8. Dishes!
    9. Bed at a decent hour!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,285 Member
    edited March 2019
    Todays topic: Plan ahead

    I told you guys I joined WW last week, and I am going to share the topics each saturday. I had my first "official" weigh in today ... I am down 2 pounds. My weight is still higher than what I recorded here though ... because I weigh in fully clothed and with my shoes on, so eventually it'll catch up. But I did this for me ... just to get me rebooted, and with a fresh start.
    I was worried I would not lose, since my scale at home did not show a loss, but their scale reads 1# lighter than mine ... so that is a good thing. But I was so worried about all the "free" foods I can eat ... mostly fruits, eggs, etc. So, I am happy to see a loss. At least that is a motivator for me. I plan on only paying for the 3 months.

    But .. onto todays topic
    It was about planning ... and how important that is. Even to plan the snacks we tend to have. She also told us we should eat something every 4 hours ... to keep us from getting too hungry. I know I am a bad planner, and I try so hard to stick to 3 meals a day. I do great during the day ... its evening I struggle. So I am going to try and plan a evening snack every nite ... but one that includes protein. She said with each meal, or even snack we eat, we should always include a protein.
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,434 Member
    JFT (Saturday) - I will be TENACIOUS working toward my goals.

    Daily Intake:
    • Log every bite.
    • Stay in the green
    • Eat only when sitting
    • Eat mindfully. Enjoy each bite. Be present.
    • Eat only if actually hungry.
    • Give mysef credit: maybe a star on the kitchen calendar if I stay green. Something visual.
    • Drink 64 oz of water

    Activity

    30 minutes active to include:
    • 6000 FitBit steps
    • Body Groove: Do at least one session tonight
    • Lift hand weights. Start with 10 reps, targeting 3 different muscle groups
    • Check out the gym and see if membership is still active

    Miscellaneous
    • Watch GD, C, in her band solo at the competition this afternoon
    • Listen to Half Size Me podcast from this week
    • Drop off donate bag(s)
    • Read a chapter from one of my nutrition books.
    • Create my "March" bullet journal pages
    • Try to get outside for a walk with Maddie today
    • Daily Dialog :smile: DONE
    • Gratitude Journal


  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    ZizzyBumble wrote: »
    Saturday 2 March

    Try to log accurately. Made a best guess o:)
    Try to stay in the green. Maybe, maybe not, but close. Depends on the accuracy of my guesses ;)
    5 fruit and veg :)
    Fitbit excercise goals :)
    January challenge >:)
    February challenge :)
    March challenge :)

    We are out for a meal tonight so accurate logging and staying in the green may be difficult

    Had a very nice meal, I would definitely been in the green had there not been surprise birthday cake!

  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,434 Member
    nlmackey98 wrote: »
    JFT Wednesday
    -Up at 3:30 (okay 1 snooze 3:39) to go to the gym. Its the only way everything fits. :) Holy hell it's early/late. I know I've come home from bars later than this, not I'm waking up this early to work out. Go figure.

    This cracked me up! I was thinking the same thing! I've come home from bars later than that, back in the day, and then got up and made it to work by 8:00. Those days are long gone for me, and I'd be thinking "holy hell!" if I got up that early too! BWAHAHAHA! :mrgreen:
  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
    ZizzyBumble wrote: »
    ZizzyBumble wrote: »
    Saturday 2 March

    Try to log accurately. Made a best guess o:)
    Try to stay in the green. Maybe, maybe not, but close. Depends on the accuracy of my guesses ;)
    5 fruit and veg :)
    Fitbit excercise goals :)
    January challenge >:)
    February challenge :)
    March challenge :)

    We are out for a meal tonight so accurate logging and staying in the green may be difficult

    Had a very nice meal, I would definitely been in the green had there not been surprise birthday cake!

    @ZizzyBumble ... You're Great!!! Proud of you!👏🙆
  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
    Great Saturday... And I got out and enjoyed the sunshine😁👍 I'm happy.
  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
    Those fitting room mirrors are definitely unforgiving. Lol. M and I went to Goodwill and spent like an hour and a half browsing. I bought a bunch of things. Mostly open shirts that you would use for layering. It's going to be nicer soon so hopefully I'll get to wear nice spring/summer clothes again! I also bought a dress that I am loving, in fact, I'm wearing it right now! I'm going to the annual women's retreat in June and need to bring a nicer dress for Friday night dinner. I bought this dress for that reason. It's not formal but it is very pretty and very comfy. It's one I will wear many times! And I got it for $9...I love thrift shopping!
  • jeschepp
    jeschepp Posts: 307 Member
    Meant to post this morning but I think I just read all the updates and then forgot so I’ll post now.
    I also didn’t do well on WW. I tried it twice but the rules were not a good fit for me. I need more specific guidance and information as to why the rules are in place. I also tried SparkPeople with some luck but have had the best luck with the Mayo Clinic Diet. It just makes sense to me and I find the rules very practical and reasonable.

    @Bex-my stress releases are talking to a friend or journaling. If I need escape it’s a good movie/tv show, music, or a book.


    Yesterday:
    One house chore ✅
    Start dishes and tidying ✅
    5 minutes on to do list or project/goal ✅
    Journal done ✅
    Bed at 10-not sure what I want to do for weekends yet

    JFT 3/2
    One house chore
    Start dishes and tidying
    5 minutes on to do list or project/goal
    Journal
    Drink 80 oz. water
    Bed at 10?
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,285 Member
    JFT, Sat
    1. go to WW meeting :) Down 2 lbs, but since shoes and jeans on, still 6 # more than I have recorded here. I still am logging calories ... just don't know about this program yet.
    2. log all food :)
    3. jan challengs -8+ c water :)
    4. feb challenge - only one nite time snack :)
    5. mar challenge - outside walking 15 min :) Went to the YMCA after my class. Then stressed out, and wanted to eat .. so went outside for a walk. Walked 60 minute. It is 35 degrees out, but we are suppose to get 3-6" of snow, then bitterly cold temps again.
    6. mindful eating :)
    7. do not get discouraged. The scale is only a number :) Even though my weight is really high, lost 2#.

    JFT, Sun
    1. log all food
    2. mindful eating
    3. jan challenge =8+ water
    4. feb challenge - only 1 nite time snack
    5. march challenge .... not if we get snow though!!
    6. work on baby quilt for my friend
    7. finish up quilt for my cousin
    8. do not give up
  • Elbee1
    Elbee1 Posts: 2,239 Member
    Serious, now. Blood work was not good. May have to start cholesterol med... don't wanna, but... we'll see.

    3 months, starting, today... of being serious about this, now.

    JFT 3/2/19 Sat.
    Weigh: Went ahead & did this --159 lbs.
    At least 4 8 oz glasses of water
    Stay in the green
    Plan meals

  • GoHiggins
    GoHiggins Posts: 6 Member
    I’m new here and would love some support. I’ve been eating sweets when I know better (for a break, for a little happy moment, etc.) I need to eliminate this habit/urge. I tried today and did fair for day 1. I’m trying again tomorrow. (One day at a time.) if anyone has any helpful tips or words of encouragement, I could use some right now. Thanks friends.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,285 Member
    GoHiggins wrote: »
    I’m new here and would love some support. I’ve been eating sweets when I know better (for a break, for a little happy moment, etc.) I need to eliminate this habit/urge. I tried today and did fair for day 1. I’m trying again tomorrow. (One day at a time.) if anyone has any helpful tips or words of encouragement, I could use some right now. Thanks friends.

    I have the same problem ... mine worse time is in the evenings. I bought some sugar free jello to eat, and the challenge for this month is to have just one snack. Then ... either brush your teeth, do something so that this is the only snack that you have. But ... welcome to this thread. There is so much support on here, and you are not alone
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,285 Member
    Elbee1 wrote: »
    Serious, now. Blood work was not good. May have to start cholesterol med... don't wanna, but... we'll see.

    3 months, starting, today... of being serious about this, now.

    JFT 3/2/19 Sat.
    Weigh: Went ahead & did this --159 lbs.
    At least 4 8 oz glasses of water
    Stay in the green
    Plan meals

    We missed you! Glad to see you back ... you can do this... you are not alone. Its taking it just one day at a time.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,285 Member
    HEGoddard0928 wrote: »
    Those fitting room mirrors are definitely unforgiving. Lol. M and I went to Goodwill and spent like an hour and a half browsing. I bought a bunch of things. Mostly open shirts that you would use for layering. It's going to be nicer soon so hopefully I'll get to wear nice spring/summer clothes again! I also bought a dress that I am loving, in fact, I'm wearing it right now! I'm going to the annual women's retreat in June and need to bring a nicer dress for Friday night dinner. I bought this dress for that reason. It's not formal but it is very pretty and very comfy. It's one I will wear many times! And I got it for $9...I love thrift shopping!

    I love thrift shopping also! Great find!
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    Morning all. I worked really hard yesterday. Rushing around to get the kids sorted and then make it to my gym class. Then spent a good three hours or so on cleaning/laundry/organising the house. Came to bf’s house for the first time in ages and I’m here now. Ate a huge dinner with him but I think I earned it! Planned on a long run here this morning but it’s throwing it down with rain so now I’m not sure what to do. Could try and do a quiet workout in the living room but he’s asleep so it would need to be v quiet indeed!

    Saturday goals recap:
    - Up early and girls pack for weekend ✅
    - shower and wash hair of the poorly little one ✅
    - Pick P up from sleepover ✅
    - Take girls to meet their Dad ✅
    - Warrior class 9:30 ✅
    - Bank, pet food shop, health food shop and buy pears ✅
    - send P party invitation❎
    - laundry and cleaning ✅
    - Head to bf house? ✅

    Sunday goals:
    - exercise?? Or rest day, we shall see
    - Enjoy the rest of the time with bf
    - Pick up girls from their dad
    - Finish laundry and put everything away
    - Amend party invitation and send
    - Early night

    Have a good Sunday all!
  • shirazumdraws
    shirazumdraws Posts: 63 Member
    Very new to this. Today my goal is to stick to OMAD. Today is my second day and I am having trouble because I am little lightheaded and my meal time is at 8 which is more than 7 hours from now. I also want to do half an hour of jump rope, but I don't know if I can do it since I am already lightheaded.
  • awhit4842
    awhit4842 Posts: 236 Member
    JFT Sunday
    1. Log all food
    2. Drink 100 oz water
    3. TRX workout
    4. One healthy evening snack
  • aubyshortcake
    aubyshortcake Posts: 796 Member
    Good morning! Today we are going to the Renaissance Festival and I'm sooooo excited! My goal is to just stay within 1600 calories for the day (gotta fit in that bread bowl of goodness I get every year).

    @nlmackey98 it is ok, sometimes those days happen but it's a new day and I know you can do this!

    @shirazumdraws if you're feeling lightheaded, maybe try two meals instead? That's what I do, I skip breakfast, have a small lunch and maybe a snack, have a big dinner and then another snack (usually dessert, this is how I fit in sweets -my weakness- almost every day). Not saying my method is better than any other method, it's just what I've found has been working for me

    Yesterday 3/2:

    1. Stay within calorie goal 😁
    2. Get a minimum of 4,000 steps😁 got like 8k!
    3. Do workout😁
    4. Make budget - for real this time!!!!!😁
    5. Order gift😁

    JFT 3/3:

    1. Stay within 1600 calories
    2. Get a minimum of 4,000 steps
    3. Just have a fun, stress-free day
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,434 Member
    mytime6630 wrote: »
    HEGoddard0928 wrote: »
    Those fitting room mirrors are definitely unforgiving. Lol. M and I went to Goodwill and spent like an hour and a half browsing. I bought a bunch of things. Mostly open shirts that you would use for layering. It's going to be nicer soon so hopefully I'll get to wear nice spring/summer clothes again! I also bought a dress that I am loving, in fact, I'm wearing it right now! I'm going to the annual women's retreat in June and need to bring a nicer dress for Friday night dinner. I bought this dress for that reason. It's not formal but it is very pretty and very comfy. It's one I will wear many times! And I got it for $9...I love thrift shopping!

    I love thrift shopping also! Great find!

    I do too! I'm going today with one of my granddaughters! The dress sounds perfect!
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,434 Member
    shirazumdraws wrote: »
    Very new to this. Today my goal is to stick to OMAD. Today is my second day and I am having trouble because I am little lightheaded and my meal time is at 8 which is more than 7 hours from now. I also want to do half an hour of jump rope, but I don't know if I can do it since I am already lightheaded.

    OMAD sounds very strict. I am not an expert by any means, but I would personally hesitate to jump rope if you are lightheaded. You could easily hurt yourself. (Trust me....I'm forever hurting myself. I think they named a room in the Emergency Room after me. LOL :# ) Can you eat some low calorie vegetables with a bit of hummus or guacamole for dip? Those are all healthy. Or an apple? An ounce or 2 of cheese for protein?

    Welcome to the group! Let us know how you do. I'll be thinking of you!

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