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

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  • zettyt
    zettyt Posts: 1 Member
    JFT
    I will log all my food
    get fitbit steps in
  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member

    1. Log all food 😄
    2. Go to the gym for a bit😄
    3. Food shopping😄
    4. Take out the trash😑 Forgot. Will make Matt do it today.
    5. Work on summary of next scene in WIP😑 I really could have but Facebook stole my evening and part of me just didn't want to.
    6. Bed at a decent time(I need to get up at a decent time again. I've been sleeping waay too late.)😑 11ish... Again Facebook.

    JFT 2-5-19

    1. Log all food
    2. Prep lunch for Matt
    3. Do laundry
    4. Clean yoga mat
    5.Yoga!
    6. Bank
    7. Work on AT LEAST one scene in AR
    8. Update check book
    9. Make myself dinner
    10. March challenge (I've been terrible at this!)
    11. Bed by midnight.

    Even though I went to bed later than I wanted I still got up at 830 this morning. Matt closes his store tonight so we could have slept in but with his new sleep schedule he gets up early every day now. Lol. Sometimes I get up with him and sometimes I don't. Today was a get up early day. Lol.

    I've decided that I want to start doing yoga again. I loved it for like 6 months and then fell out of the practice. There's a yoga studio downtown. The classes are only $15 so I'm going to try a few classes and see how I like it. I usually do my practice at home with YouTube videos. So we'll see. I'll let you guys know!
  • lleeann2001
    lleeann2001 Posts: 410 Member
    I logged my food yesterday and went waaaaaaayyyyyyyy over my 1500 calories...lol
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    1. 2 waters before lunch. 1/hour after :)
    2. Log all food :)
    3. Cook lunch and dinner at home :)
    4. Log all food :)
    5. Move laundry :)
    6. Empty dishwasher :)
    7. Be kind :)
    8. Bed by 930 :)
    9. Weigh in = 186 - consider and plan some realistic goals, and plans on how to get there. :) Back to basics - I have about a month til a florida vacation to visit my dad, and about 3.5 months to wedding. So I'll be doing my morning smoothie, packing my lunches, and eating a healthy snack. Dinner will be whatever, but the proper portion size. And I'll do some food prep once/week whenever I can fit it in. This is all a bit diffucult with plans always changing as far as work schedule goes - but the more I work the less I can eat :D Need to remind myself of the 80/20 rule - its okay to indulge every once in a while - 20% of the time! But 80% of the time I need to make reasonable choices. Back to daily weigh ins - I dont have to log it all, but I do need to be mindful.

    JFT Tues
    1. 2 waters before lunch
    2. Eat packed lunch
    3. Log all food
    4. Empty dishwasher
    5. Move laundry
    6. Be Kind
    7. Bed by 9:30

    JFT Weds AM
    1. Smoothie
    2. Fish Oil
    3. Pack lunch
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,434 Member
    JFT (Monday) TENACITY / TENACIOUS

    Daily Intake: :)
    Log every bite. :smile:
    Stay in the green :smile:
    Eat only when sitting :smile:
    Eat mindfully. Enjoy each bite. Be present. :smile:
    Eat only if actually hungry. :smile: Didn't finish my evening snack because I was full. That's a big win for me.
    Give mysef credit: star on the kitchen calendar if I stay green :star:
    Drink 64 oz of water :smile:

    Activity :flushed:I shouldn't set myself up like this when I'm home, sick.
    30 minutes activity to include:
    6000 FitBit steps
    Body Groove or Wii Fit
    Lift hand weights. Start with 10 reps, targeting 3 different muscle groups
    Check out the gym and see if membership is still active
    Miscellaneous
    Half Size Me Podcast :smile:
    Pack up another donate bag(s) & drop off :wink: Didn't drop off, but did bag up.
    Read a chapter from "The Wahls Protocol" :confused:
    Finish my "March" bullet journal pages :smile:
    Prep for tomorrow, tonight :smile: But woke up still not feeling well, so I am home again.
    March bills / budget / start gathering 2018 tax paperwork :frowning:Nope, Nope, Nope
    Gratitude Journal | Joyce or Dodie | Simple Abundance | Calm app :smile:


    JFT (Tuesday) TENACITY / TENACIOUS

    Daily Intake:
    Log every bite.
    Stay in the green
    <29g added sugar
    Eat only when sitting
    Eat mindfully. Enjoy each bite. Be present.
    Eat only if actually hungry.
    Give mysef credit: star on the kitchen calendar if I stay green
    Drink 64 oz of water

    Activity
    30 minutes activity to include:
    6000 FitBit steps
    Body Groove or Wii Fit
    Lift hand weights. Start with 10 reps, targeting 3 different muscle groups
    Check out the gym and see if membership is still active

    Miscellaneous
    Half Size Me - either forum or podcast
    Read a chapter from "The Wahls Protocol"
    Prep for tomorrow, tonight
    March bills / budget / start gathering 2018 tax paperwork
    Gratitude Journal | Joyce or Dodie | Simple Abundance | Calm app
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,434 Member
    tlc4pit wrote: »
    Having a heck of a time staying on track. Yesterday I started out my day logging, but then fell off when I passed my 1200 calorie limit. Then I felt so tired I didn't exercise either. Very frustrated with myself.

    3/5
    Log ALL food
    Go for a 30 min walk
    Write in my journal
    Stay positive!

    Hope everyone has a fabulous Tuesday!

    I had a terrible time sticking to 1200 calorie that MFP generated as my daily target. I've tried a dozen different approaches since then and one of the best ideas I came across was to try for one or two weeks to just maintain my weight right where it was. Track my food while maintaining (not gaining, not losing) and then when I find out how many calories I can eat to stay the same weight, then decrease THAT number by a couple hundred until I am able to consistently do that, and maybe decrease another 100 if its realistic, depending up on how I am doing and feeling.

    I just finished maintaining for the past couple of weeks and this week I have decreased my calorie target by 150 calories. Once I can stay in the green and not go over that, I will decrease by another 100 calories.

    I like this approach because for me, 1200 calories just isn't enough and I will go over that number every single day. If I fail every single day, I will eventually give up.

    I don't know your situation, but I wanted to share this approach because it just really resonated with me. Had I tried to maintain a year or two ago when I first started not feeling healthy, I wouldn't have this additional 20 lbs to lose now!

    Hang in there! This is a life-changing marathon, not a sprint! xoxoxo :heart:
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,647 Member
    Recap 3/4 M ~ Actually woke up 7 min. before early alarm & let myself relax in bed before getting up after snooze alarm... felt so good. Reminding myself that, with time change this weekend (already?!?), it will be pitch black again when early alarm goes off, so be mentally prepared. We are on eastern side of time zone. B)
    1) Treadmill before work 3 mi 49:56 + cool down + stretched :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings = Fitbit 14,123 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 boom! & 60 floors :smiley:
    3) Usual breakfast & snacks / leftovers for lunch & supper / no snacking after supper / net calories zero / 14c water = Stuck with plans & net calories green 11 :smiley: , sodium -204, sugar -7, fiber low-ish, protein ok & 15c water :smiley:
    4) Complete summaries for UTH (76/139) :/ too many other things + had to fix goofy errors I found / catch-up Inbox backlog :smiley:
    5) Evening: mail check & other misc. :/ / organize final tax docs & message Maru to arrange meeting :smiley: / wash dishes :/ / other to-do's? lots of decluttering :smiley:
    6) Unplug 9:00 :s / floss :smiley: / retainers :smiley: / set early alarm, bed & tv off 10:20 :s (x-train before work T)

    JFT 3/5 T ~ Hit wrong button on alarm clock & slept... making today a rest day.
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
    2) Usual breakfast & snacks / leftovers for lunch & supper / no snacking after supper / net calories zero / 14c water
    3) Complete summaries for UTH (79/139)
    4) Evening: Post Office & mail / wash towels (start as soon as get home) / wash dishes / other to-do's?
    5) UNPLUG 9:00 / floss / retainers / set/verify early alarm, bed & tv OFF 10:20 (x-train before work W)
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,647 Member
    Faebert wrote: »
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Hey everyone,
    Ive decided that im gonna give MFP a break.
    Not in posting here but the actual goals and stuff, ive just got so much on.

    The actual goals are kind of, you know, the point of posting here.

    And sometimes the goal needs to be to give yourself a break because things are tough and come back to it when you’re in the right frame of mind. @bex953172 gives great advice and support so whether she is posting goals or not I always value her presence on this thread.

    Totally agree with @Faebert. Yay @Bex953172 !
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,957 Member
    JFT - Monday March 4 Determined
    2L of water - 🙂
    Calories in Green - 🙂
    Walk 1 Mile - 🙂
    Plank Challenge - 👿 I completely forgot
    5 Fruits and Veggies - 1/5
    Only 1 evening Snack - 🙂
    5 something at bathroom break - 🙂
    Write in Journal - 🙂
    Do not disappoint myself, be conscious of my choices. - 🙂

    JFT - Tuesday March 5 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.

    Today I am planning on spending more time on the job boards and maybe going to help my friend, truthfully though I think I’ll probably just stay home.

    I have been invited to my cousins this week, she is willing to pay for the gas for me to go. I know if I do go though that we’ll eat too much junk and just sit around talking. I told her no because I really can’t afford the gas for it either, but she wants me to come so badly that she’ll pay for gas.

    I will have to decide.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,957 Member
    Mytime6630 - I so agree with you about the scale. It is up down, up down for me too. Mine is between 177-179 and has been for weeks and weeks. It’s why I started doing averages. I don’t understand it. Yesterday I was 179.6 today I was 176.2. This is the lowest number I’ve seen but I’m not sure I believe it.

    thank you for your support. I am not doing the March challenge yet as it’s been so very cold here. Our driveway and sidewalks are still layers and layers of ice, so I’m doing planks instead. Next week we are supposed to go above 0 and I’m hoping it stays that way! It’s been a long miserable Fall and Winter, we got our first snowfall on Sept 13 and it stayed cold and miserable since. This was after August that was too smoky to get out and walk. I think my last outside walk was October. In saying all of that I should say that we are very fortunate to have lots of lots of windows and we see the sun shining.

    I think I’m just down because I want to work and have the money I need to make life easier. EI is about 1000 a month less than I normally earn. That’s a substantial difference. I didn’t hear anything on the job I really wanted, I’m not hearing anything on any of them. I can see on Indeed if my resume has been viewed and it’s only been viewed about 4 times now. It’s a really tough job market.

    I hadn’t thought about volunteering, but maybe that is something I should look into.

    Hegoddard0928 - that is a fancy sink stopper! It looks like a little strainer with a cap. It’s very nice. It’s not available in Canada and would cost the price again to have it imported here. I thought that was funny.

    Maryrobinson40- sounds like a great day, cute servers are always a nice bonus. Oh man, I have the same issue! I have been fighting facial hair for about 15 years now. I have tweezers everywhere. In the car, by my couch, in my purse. I haven’t found anything that helps. The creams all break my skin out terribly. I had a no no it didn’t work on a dark skinned friend of mine so she gave it to me, it didn’t work for me either. There is one called Finishing Touch I bought at Walmart. It works nicely but I’ve found it actually made more come in so I’ve gone back to tweezing. I will probably still use it for special occasions. My doctor suggested going to an esthetician but I haven’t been yet.

    PackerfaninGB- I swear I’ve seen my girls in messes like that. They used to really get into things. I hope you start feeling better soon. I like the approach you are taking with the calories.

    Faebert - I really hope everyone starts feeling better soon and you don’t get it in the meantime. 100% agree with you about Bex, I love seeing her posts and her encouragement.

    Bex953172 - I sucked at getting the girls to school on time too. They were better at it than I was when they were old enough to be in their own to get there. How is all the packing going? You must be exhausted?

    Nlmackey98- I found that was one of the best things about this group for me, even days I overeat I want to log so I can be as accountable to myself as I am to the group.

    Clicketykeys - welcome back!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,285 Member
    JFT, Mon
    1. log all food :) But I was SO SO hungry yesterday ... all day long. So the rest of this week I really have to watch it. But , I did eat all healthy foods ... even left the girl scout cookies alone!
    2. mindful eating :)
    3. jan challenge = 8+ water :)
    4. feb Challenge - 1 snack tonite :/ First it was cottage cheese and peaches, then a apple, then some walnuts. Just one of those nites :/
    5. mar challenge ... forget it! It is 5 degrees out right now, with a high of only 17 degrees ... and sidewalks are icy. I need sunshine and warmer temps so badly. :'(
    6. work on baby quilt :)
    7. do not give up. This is a lifestyle change .... it will not happen overnite. (But why does it seem like the pounds went on overnite!!) :)


    JFT, Tue
    1. log all food
    2. drink plenty of water ... jan challenge 8+ c
    3. mindful eating
    4. eat slowly
    5. feb challenge -- 1 snack. Tonite I have to make sure and follow this!!!
    6. do not give up...


  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,162 Member
    mytime6630 wrote: »
    JFT, Mon
    1. log all food :) But I was SO SO hungry yesterday ... all day long. So the rest of this week I really have to watch it. But , I did eat all healthy foods ... even left the girl scout cookies alone!
    2. mindful eating :)
    3. jan challenge = 8+ water :)
    4. feb Challenge - 1 snack tonite :/ First it was cottage cheese and peaches, then a apple, then some walnuts. Just one of those nites :/
    5. mar challenge ... forget it! It is 5 degrees out right now, with a high of only 17 degrees ... and sidewalks are icy. I need sunshine and warmer temps so badly. :'(
    6. work on baby quilt :)
    7. do not give up. This is a lifestyle change .... it will not happen overnite. (But why does it seem like the pounds went on overnite!!) :)


    JFT, Tue
    1. log all food
    2. drink plenty of water ... jan challenge 8+ c
    3. mindful eating
    4. eat slowly
    5. feb challenge -- 1 snack. Tonite I have to make sure and follow this!!!
    6. do not give up...


    Dont beat yourself up about the snacks, well not too much.
    I know you want to limit them to one a night and thats great, but even though you had more than 1 last night, take a look at ehat you actually had!! ALL healthy!
    No junk, just fruit and nuts and some cottage cheese for a bit of protein!
    And well done on avoiding the cookies!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,285 Member
    Today is another crazy busy day ... I again, am going to try and get on here tonite to respond to so many posts! But you are all so important to this thread. I love the encouragment, humor, uplifting that goes on everyday ... we are family. <3

    It is freezing cold out ... it was 11 degrees when I left the house .. but I got my workout in. And. .. the sun is out! I think I do OK with the cold if we can have sunshine.
    anyhow, hope you all have a great day! I'll catch up later.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,285 Member
    edited March 2019
    Bex953172 wrote: »

    Dont beat yourself up about the snacks, well not too much.
    I know you want to limit them to one a night and thats great, but even though you had more than 1 last night, take a look at ehat you actually had!! ALL healthy!
    No junk, just fruit and nuts and some cottage cheese for a bit of protein!
    And well done on avoiding the cookies!

    And this is why we all love you on here @Bex <3 !! Thanks for being my diet coach ... I should have gotten on here last nite instead of eating all nite, but, at least I ate healthy stuff! (See... I am learning to give myself credit :) )
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,285 Member
    Mytime6630 - I so agree with you about the scale. It is up down, up down for me too. Mine is between 177-179 and has been for weeks and weeks. It’s why I started doing averages. I don’t understand it. Yesterday I was 179.6 today I was 176.2. This is the lowest number I’ve seen but I’m not sure I believe it.

    thank you for your support. I am not doing the March challenge yet as it’s been so very cold here. Our driveway and sidewalks are still layers and layers of ice, so I’m doing planks instead. Next week we are supposed to go above 0 and I’m hoping it stays that way! It’s been a long miserable Fall and Winter, we got our first snowfall on Sept 13 and it stayed cold and miserable since. This was after August that was too smoky to get out and walk. I think my last outside walk was October. In saying all of that I should say that we are very fortunate to have lots of lots of windows and we see the sun shining.

    I think I’m just down because I want to work and have the money I need to make life easier. EI is about 1000 a month less than I normally earn. That’s a substantial difference. I didn’t hear anything on the job I really wanted, I’m not hearing anything on any of them. I can see on Indeed if my resume has been viewed and it’s only been viewed about 4 times now. It’s a really tough job market.

    I hadn’t thought about volunteering, but maybe that is something I should look into.

    Hugs to you. I remember those days when hubby lost his job, and we had to live on only mine. I will say a prayer that something turns up for you. I think during the winter months companies don't hire .. hopefully soon you will hear something. Don't give up ... that right job is out there for you.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,957 Member
    mytime6630 wrote: »
    4. feb Challenge - 1 snack tonite :/ First it was cottage cheese and peaches, then a apple, then some walnuts. Just one of those nights.

    Do you find that some nights you are just craving something, but you can’t figure out what it might be? I have those nights and sometimes think, “if I just had a bag of chips and a can of coke I wouldn’t eat so much trying to satisfy the craving”.

    You’re doing great. I would have had much more than that!
  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
    edited March 2019
    My weightloss program's topic for the next 21 days is "messy in the middle." I think this relates to a lot of us on here. (not all, or course!) We had a strong last year, filled with positive change, new habits being formed, and now we are in between the beginning and the end.
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    It's about this time that I have given up, given in, and just given out. We feel frustrated that we are, "side-tracked, way-laid, bored, frustrated, or overwhelmed" or even complacent.

    "It’s the period in the middle where the novelty of the adrenaline rush that often accompanies the newness of a task or project wears off. Where the excitement of the commitment we made at the start comes face to face with the reality of the work involved."
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    This is only the second day of lessons so I don't have any earth shattering answers for you, lol (I'll keep you posted)

    But, I keep thinking that this is where we are showing our true mettle. What we are really made of. We no longer have the adrenaline rush to keep us going. But what do we have?

    We have our past. If you have one, go find a before picture of last year. See how far you've come.

    We have our good habits that we have created and are still working on to keep them in place. Water, walking, becoming more deligent in getting up early, cutting back on drinking, on sweets, on salt.

    Look how more mindful you are now. Considering what you are going to eat later so you can make modifications now. Having the munchies and choosing fruit and veggies over chips and dip.

    We have done an inner search and have discovered areas that are holding us back: fear, guilt, being controlled by another's actions, work stress, kid stress And we are working on not allowing our circumstances distract or derail us from getting to our goal.

    And IT IS MESSY! We have slipped, we've tripped, we've tumbled. And yet we get up. We keep moving. Why? Why is this time different from other times (and there have been so many other times).

    I think, in large part, it is due to this group. It's a place where we can set goals. Say them out loud, making them real, making them important, by sharing them.

    I want to encourage us to press on. To gird ourselves and push through this marsh that we seem to be stuck in. For me, it's plain old complacency. My goal is still the same, the reasons for setting the goal are still the same. And now, I get to find out if all the strength I've gained this past year is going to be enough to push me/jump start me to get me going again. And I truly think I have what it takes to get it done. And I think you do to!

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    So, let's keep making those small but impactful decisions and get our mojo back! In the meantime, I'm so thankful to be
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  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
    Happy Tuesday!
    WOY: Discipline

    How I practiced discipline yesterday: I passed up dessert after I had two pieces of cornbread. I used a small bowl for my chili.

    JFT:
    Drink 5-6 cups of water/herbal tea
    Stretches
    Log food---I still have not gotten back in the habit to do this :(
    floss

    Another lesson on free motion quilting
    Messy in the Middle lesson

    Peace and joy!
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Hi all,

    Good luck with your efforts to overcome the challenges that the rest of the day throws at you.

    @Faebert I hope your children recover and the rest of the week is better. It sounds as if you are working really hard to look after them and meet you goals. Try to remember your word and don't put too much stress on yourself

    @PackerFanInGB hope you feel better soon

    @Snowflake1968 I am sorry you've not had a good response to your job hunting. Hopefully Spring will bring something for you

    @Bex953172 Good luck with next week's move, there's more than enough goals/tasks hidden in that one!

    @maryrobinson40 Thank you for your positivity, humour and cheering pictures

    @mytime6630 This is a lovely thread. Thank you



  • cory17
    cory17 Posts: 1,503 Member
    I woke up feeling fine. I drank vinegar water... This is one of those please don't try this at home just because I did it
    type things...😂😂😂
    I've gotten in some exercise and I'm feeling good about today. There's no schedule for me today.
    I am expecting to do well.
    Ok. On to another subject... Body Hair ... Yeah! That's right. I said body hair. I love me. I love how
    I'm made. WOMAN😀, BUT!!! I have an issue with the man part of me.... The proverbial facial hair 😯😨
    REALLY?!!! I mean WHOA! MAN👈 🔨
    HOW DO YOU GET RID OF THE STUFF? GEE WHIZ?!! I wanna give the man part back😂
    vinegar water? have heard of others drinking this but what is the benefit? do you feel better or ? and am wondering if only the apple cider bragg's kind is beneficial or will balsamic give the same benefits?
    hair - waxing works great all over the body but facial skin can be more sensitive, there's threading too - both if done ongoing, that area will thin. Or if just random goat hairs, tweezing.
  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
    cory17 wrote: »
    I woke up feeling fine. I drank vinegar water... This is one of those please don't try this at home just because I did it
    type things...😂😂😂
    I've gotten in some exercise and I'm feeling good about today. There's no schedule for me today.
    I am expecting to do well.
    Ok. On to another subject... Body Hair ... Yeah! That's right. I said body hair. I love me. I love how
    I'm made. WOMAN😀, BUT!!! I have an issue with the man part of me.... The proverbial facial hair 😯😨
    REALLY?!!! I mean WHOA! MAN👈 🔨
    HOW DO YOU GET RID OF THE STUFF? GEE WHIZ?!! I wanna give the man part back😂
    vinegar water? have heard of others drinking this but what is the benefit? do you feel better or ? and am wondering if only the apple cider bragg's kind is beneficial or will balsamic give the same benefits?
    hair - waxing works great all over the body but facial skin can be more sensitive, there's threading too - both if done ongoing, that area will thin. Or if just random goat hairs, tweezing.

    Fat burner and supposed to help cleanse the kidneys and liver; but we'll see.
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,467 Member
    toaljasa wrote: »

    It's about this time that I have given up, given in, and just given out. We feel frustrated that we are, "side-tracked, way-laid, bored, frustrated, or overwhelmed" or even complacent.

    "It’s the period in the middle where the novelty of the adrenaline rush that often accompanies the newness of a task or project wears off. Where the excitement of the commitment we made at the start comes face to face with the reality of the

    This is only the second day of lessons so I don't have any earth shattering answers for you, lol (I'll keep you posted)

    But, I keep thinking that this is where we are showing our true mettle. What we are really made of. We no longer have the adrenaline rush to keep us going. But what do we have?

    ...,

    And IT IS MESSY! We have slipped, we've tripped, we've tumbled. And yet we get up. We keep moving. Why? Why is this time different from other times (and there have been so many other times).

    I think, in large part, it is due to this group. It's a place where we can set goals. Say them out loud, making them real, making them important, by sharing them.

    ...

    So, let's keep making those small but impactful decisions and get our mojo back! In the meantime, I'm so thankful to be
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    Thanks for sharing. I needed to hear those things.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,285 Member
    edited March 2019
    toaljasa wrote: »
    My weightloss program's topic for the next 21 days is "messy in the middle." I think this relates to a lot of us on here. (not all, or course!) We had a strong last year, filled with positive change, new habits being formed, and now we are in between the beginning and the end.
    r179ylidjdv6.png

    It's about this time that I have given up, given in, and just given out. We feel frustrated that we are, "side-tracked, way-laid, bored, frustrated, or overwhelmed" or even complacent.

    "It’s the period in the middle where the novelty of the adrenaline rush that often accompanies the newness of a task or project wears off. Where the excitement of the commitment we made at the start comes face to face with the reality of the work involved."
    qhfd13dwtmik.png

    This is only the second day of lessons so I don't have any earth shattering answers for you, lol (I'll keep you posted)

    But, I keep thinking that this is where we are showing our true mettle. What we are really made of. We no longer have the adrenaline rush to keep us going. But what do we have?

    We have our past. If you have one, go find a before picture of last year. See how far you've come.

    We have our good habits that we have created and are still working on to keep them in place. Water, walking, becoming more deligent in getting up early, cutting back on drinking, on sweets, on salt.

    Look how more mindful you are now. Considering what you are going to eat later so you can make modifications now. Having the munchies and choosing fruit and veggies over chips and dip.

    We have done an inner search and have discovered areas that are holding us back: fear, guilt, being controlled by another's actions, work stress, kid stress And we are working on not allowing our circumstances distract or derail us from getting to our goal.

    And IT IS MESSY! We have slipped, we've tripped, we've tumbled. And yet we get up. We keep moving. Why? Why is this time different from other times (and there have been so many other times).

    I think, in large part, it is due to this group. It's a place where we can set goals. Say them out loud, making them real, making them important, by sharing them.

    I want to encourage us to press on. To gird ourselves and push through this marsh that we seem to be stuck in. For me, it's plain old complacency. My goal is still the same, the reasons for setting the goal are still the same. And now, I get to find out if all the strength I've gained this past year is going to be enough to push me/jump start me to get me going again. And I truly think I have what it takes to get it done. And I think you do to!

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    So, let's keep making those small but impactful decisions and get our mojo back! In the meantime, I'm so thankful to be
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    So beautiful .... thank you so so much for sharing!!! I am so thankful you are a part of this group ... you inspire us so much!
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    edited March 2019
    Tuesday 5 March

    Log accurately :) I think I have been on previous days but the scale disagreed this morning - I'm assuming it's mistaken as I could not have put that much on overnight!
    Stay in the green :)
    5 fruit and veg :)
    Fitbit excercise goals :)
    January challenge :) Gulped water early evening as I'd not been so good in the day!
    February challenge :) will do so before going to sleep
    March challenge :) stomped along trying to solve work issues, thought I had some bright ideas but felt I'd forgotten some of them by the time I settled at my desk ;)

  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
    Oh @toaljasa that is just where I am- real mess in the middle. I’ve just lost my 66 day streak on logging in so back to square one.....I feel fat and hopeless. So gritting my teeth and starting over again. Thanks for showing I’m not the only one that messes up ❤️❤️

    Progress, Not Perfection!!!!

    Don't let a number, a streak, control you. Use the streak, the mini-goal to motivate you. Don't let it rule you. Life happens. If you have found it helpful then get back to doing it. In fact, I have been quite remiss in logging---how about we make a commitment to log our food tomorrow...every bite. Are you in? This would be a good motivator for me.

    Peace and joy.

    And remember: progress, not perfection (repeat after me: progress, not perfection! Progress, not perfection! Pro.......!!!
  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
    So I was in the middle of filling out a form to get my fingerprints done for a job I'm applying for at a school and my laptop died... And of course my charger isn't working. So I had to go and order a new one. Thank God for Amazon Prime. It'll be here on Thursday. Makes me sad though. If I want to work on the next scene for my WIP I'll have to do it the old fashion way. With pen and paper. Problem is... I'm sitting in a laundromat currently. I had planned on doing it while I was sitting here. So much for that idea. Ugh! I even looked at a notebook sitting on the table before I left and thought 'Nah. I've got my laptop.' So much for that.

    Le sigh.