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

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  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
    @PackerFanInGB Praying for you too! Good luck!!
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,467 Member
    The first part of the weekend was very nice. Time with family and a great date with hubby. Yesterday was really rough for me, but it finished better than it started. That may not be saying much but it's something. Small victories. Even with all that went on I stayed reasonable with food and made it out to walk/hike one day which is way better than the past 2 weekends.

    JFT Monday
    - Get up and go to the gym :):/
    - Breakfast <300 cal :)
    - Drink 1L of water before soda :)
    - Go apply for a new passport. My old one is expired. People at work think I have an interview because I fixed my hair & makeup.
    - Start Lab trials
    - Lunch <300 cal
    - Leave by 4:00 so I can walk/hike before picking up the kiddo from theater practice
    - Pick up at 6:00
    - Finish up the laundry
    - Dinner with the family
    - Take youngest to tennis lessons, or maybe have oldest take her.
    - To bed by 10:30!!! I mean it, 10:30!

    Went to be a little late last night, 11:00, but didn't get to sleep until around 1:00 when hubby finally came to bed. That combined with DST made 3:30 come way too early. I gave myself another 30 min then another 15 min then FINALLY dragged myself out of bed and got ready to go to the gym. I wasn't feeling it, but usually once I get there and get started I'm good. No such luck today. I only made it about 10 min on the Precor/Arc Trainer thing and my asthma triggered. This almost never happens unless I'm running outside in the cold, I'm doing hill sprints or something really taxing. So I get off take a few to get my breathing and HR under control and start my leg workout. I'm still a tad shaky, but leg press was ok, hamstring curls are ok, leg extensions I start getting queasy, but I push through. Calves, so so. By the time I got to inner and outer thighs I was rough. I finished those and just couldn't do kick backs. I was dizzy and nauseous. I think I laid in the locker room for at least 10 minutes before I felt well enough to drive home. It sucked, the quality of my workout was poor and I didn't even get to core. It's possible it was blood sugar from the symptoms (shaky, queasy, dizzy), but I think I might just have been exhaustion. Either way when I got home I ate 2 Tagalong girl scout cookies and wiped out most of my calorie gain. If I'd slept and skipped the cookies I'd be in the same place. UGHHHHH!

    Anyway...

    @toaljasa It sounds like you had amazing time with your daughter. You make me tired just reading about all of the cooking (which means cleaning) you did. It's really great that you can send a little bit of love with her when she goes. My kids know I can cook like 3 or 4 meals (2 are family recipes I've taught them) but that I can bake anything. Luckily my hubby is a great cook. He is who will have to make their "to go" containers.

    @Faebert You inspire me almost daily and remind me of the women I used to be. The woman I hope to rediscover a better version of.

  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,960 Member
    JFT - Sunday March 10 Determined
    2L of water - 🙂
    Calories in green - 👿
    Walk 1 Mile - 👿
    Plank Challenge - 👿
    5 Fruits and Veggies - 2/5
    Only 1 evening Snack - 👿
    5 something at bathroom break - 🙂
    Write in Journal - 🙂
    Do not disappoint myself, be conscious of my choices. - 😒

    JFT - Monday March 11 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.

    Well I was planning on getting fully bank on track yesterday but really didn’t feel well. My stomach was really upset and I ended up even having a two hour nap.

    Today is a new day.

    I’m going to try to get caught up reading posts this morning.

  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,285 Member
    edited March 2019
    Monday Weigh In

    "DISCIPLINE"[/i]. Because I know that is what I need ... the discipline to do mindful eating, the discipline to look up calories ahead of time, the discipline to get to the gym regularly, the discipline to drink my water, and the discipline to never give up.[/i][/b]


    Weekly Weigh - in
    5'11" tall
    67 yrs old
    Goal weight: 170

    Year 2017
    Jan 1: 217
    Feb 1: 211
    March 1: 205.4
    April 1: 202.6
    May 1: 204.6
    June 1: 200.4
    July 1: 199.2
    August 1: 195.6
    Sept 1: 192.8
    October 1: 191.8
    November 1: 187.7
    December 1: 193.5

    Year 2018
    January 1: 195.5
    Feb 1 : 190.2
    March 1 : 193.6
    April 1: 197.6
    May 1: 197.2
    June 1: 194.6
    July 1: 189.8
    August 1: 190.7
    Sept 1: 194.7
    October 1: 196.6
    November 5: 200.1
    December 3: 200.0
    Dec 15: 207

    Every year from Halloween until New Years I seem to gain weight. It is a combination of seasonal depression/ missing loved ones (having lost 4 of my siblings who I was very close to), and just missing the big family get togethers. Upset with myself, but I feel uncontrollable in this ... this is one of my main goals to learn this new year.

    Year 2019

    January 1, 2019: 206
    Feb 1, 2019: 201.6
    Feb 8: 206.6 --- my own fault.
    Feb 25: 204.2
    March 4: 205 - joined WW for 3 months to kick start my weight loss.
    March 11: 201.4

    Non-scale related goals 2019:
    1. learn how to stop/control binge eating
    2. learn how to manage stress/emotional eating
    3. keep up a gratitude journal everyday
    4. consistently learn and be better at planning meals for the week .... make this a regular thing to do
    5. consistently continue with exercising 5x a week. Be more confident in how I look.
    6. make drinking water a daily habit ... not something I have to work at.
    7. Reach my goal weight .... then learn how to maintain it!! -- DO not gain weight at the end of the year!

    Weight goals 2019:
    Feb: 200 -- Almost made this goal!
    March: 195
    April: 190 -- 1st Mini Goal in time for our 43rd wedding anniversary!!
    May: 185
    June: 180 -- 2nd mini goal
    July: 175-- 4th of July party at our sons
    August: 170 -- GOAL REACHED!!!!
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,960 Member
    PackerfaninGB- what a great way to spend a day. I would love to have a day like that with my hubby. Hope your day goes well.

    Nlmackey98- Hugs

    Hegoddard0928 - happy belated to Matt.

    Mytime6630 - I feel from your posts that you are doing much better, it’s nice to see.

    Toaljasa - I actually laughed out loud at your daughter cheering the margaritas. Isn’t that the way? Sounds like you had a lovely visit.

    Faebert - that is cause for celebration. Good for you!

    Maryrobinson40- busy day!


  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
    Word of the year: Discipline
    How I practiced discipline yesterday: Well yesterday was pretty much filled with mindless eating...so today I am back to it.

    Small change/Big impact
    Day 1: Threw out white chocolate chips
    Day 2: Reverted to drinking 8 cups of water
    Day 3: Reverted to pre-logging
    Day 4: Revert back to 1200 calories/day

    JFT:
    Prelog
    Drink 8 cups of water
    Light exercise
    Floss (mini-goal for the month)
    Messy In the Middle lesson

    Peace and joy!
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    Bex953172 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.

    Seriously, after the stunt you pulled in 2018? Youre pathetic, get over yourself.

    *you're

    I see that you still find the words "today" and "goals" confusing.
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    I am having a hard time working full time, and finding the energy to take care of myself. Last week I traveled three days for work and got completely off track. This week I am travelling every day. I was sick all weekend with a migraine, so clearly my hydration is off. So I guess my word for the week is perseverance.

    Monday:
    1. weigh in
    2. 10,000 steps
    3. Track liquids, at least 8C water
    4. Go to gym--cardio/weight workout
    5. No social eating at work
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,960 Member
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Monday 11 March

    Log accurately ;) I had to guess the evening meal as I was out
    Stay in the green :) I think so
    5 fruit and veg :)
    Fitbit excercise goals :) only just!
    January challenge :)
    February challenge :)
    March challenge :)

  • cory17
    cory17 Posts: 1,506 Member
    @toaljasa So Much Cooking!! I applaud you, sounds so good. Your lucky kids!

    The weekend was a bust. Weight back up.
    Fluids in today :)
    Entered the gym -too late for workout but got jacuzzi time
    Rethinking my attitude today, have to stop taking things personal at home and step back.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,285 Member

    JFT< MOn
    1. log all food :) Both here and the WW site -- just trying to keep track of calories also.
    2. concentrate on water - jan challenge :) I am doing so much better at this ... seems though that the more water I drink the more I am thirsty! Does this make sense?
    3. feb challenge - 1 snack in evening :) My orange is all planned
    4. mar challenge - 15 minute walk outside :) Heading out now since I didn't get to the gym ... and the sun is out!!
    5. stick to meal planned :) Made a new recipe .. ground beef, tomatoes, zucchini, cottage cheese... hubby loved it!


    JFT, Tues
    1. get to the gym
    2. jan challenge =-8+ water
    3. feb challenge - one evening snack
    4. mar challenge - if not raining, go out for a walk
    5. mindful eating .... I am finding this much easier. I think eating more protein is helping me a lot!

  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,285 Member

    Prep veggies for the week.
    Prep for tomorrow, tonight
    Sew something. Anything. Make a potholder.
    Enjoy what is left of the day. Run to PetSmart for dog food and toys.
    Evening routine to include 1 self-care thing.

    Have a great day everyone! Today, I'm praying for patience, the ability to hold my tongue and more patience. :naughty:

    I see lots of smily faces!!! As for sewing, I always had a hard time making potholders! I could never get the edges to look right. But good for you ...sewing anything is so much fun!
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,960 Member
    mytime6630 wrote: »
    JFT< MOn

    2. concentrate on water - jan challenge :) I am doing so much better at this ... seems though that the more water I drink the more I am thirsty! Does this make sense?

    This makes sense to me, I am the same!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,285 Member
    toaljasa wrote: »

    Peace and joy!
    I logged everything until today and I just went to pot, lol! Had myself two of those oh so wonderful margs !!!!!!

    I am starting fresh tomorrow!



    It sounds like you had a wonderful time with your daughter ... and wow ... lots of cooking!! All those things sound so good! I wish my kids had "favorites"! WHen our son comes to visit, all he wants to do is go out to eat at his favorite places! The only thing he wants me to make is Rice Krispie treats! And ... glad you enjoyed those margs!!
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    edited March 2019
    JFT Sunday
    1. Log all food >:)
    2. Fish oil NOW. :)
    3. Waters on the hour >:)
    4. Make soup. :)
    5. . Be kind :)

    Jft Monday better late than never
    1. Log all food
    2. Tea
    3. Pick out tomorrow clothes (chilly morning)
    4. Bed by 930p

    JFT Tuesday AM
    1. To work pre 7am (yikes)
    2. Pack lunch
    3. Smoothie
    4. Fish oil
    5. Weigh in
  • jeschepp
    jeschepp Posts: 307 Member
    Did well today, but feeling tired after a long day and definitely feeling my workout from yesterday. Bachelor finale (part1) is my reward! Happy Monday all!

    JFT (3/11)
    drink 80 oz. water ✅
    eat recommended servings of the 5 food groups ✅
    stay between 1.2-1.4k calories ✅
    exercise 30 minutes :( long day
    go to bed between 9-10 ✅
    track all food/exercise ✅
    post on JFT ✅

    JFT (3/12)
    drink 80 oz. water
    eat recommended servings of the 5 food groups
    stay between 1.2-1.4k calories
    exercise 30 minutes
    go to bed between 9-10 (night before)
    track all food/exercise
    post on JFT
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,285 Member
    😁🙌🙌 The morning got all done, including a stop at the Public Library. Eye Exam and great news... No
    Cataracts! No Burst vessels! No detachments! Just regular aging
    and glasses should bring comfort.
    Picked up Phillip and daughter from work
    Went and got them dinner
    Picked up grandson from bus stop and took him home
    Took daughter back to work, came back home and only had taken
    shoes off when daughter called me back to tell me she had
    gotten her finger cut and needed to go to urgent care. So I drove back
    to her job and got her and took her. The name Urgent was a joke
    because it took as long as it would have if I had taken her to
    ER. So I made the most of my waiting and got up and began
    Low impact workout, and building my steps on my Fitbit.
    Took her home, then I came home and cleaned out the car before
    coming inside.. I'm tired, but my mind is rehearsing what else needs
    to be done. And I'm drinking water while logging this.
    Love you ALL and good night.

    Wow -- you are one busy lady. but I am SO PROUD of you .... walking while at the Urgent care!! And then coming home and cleaning the car!!!!!! And drinking water!! Way to go Sister!!!!
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,434 Member
    Here goes for Monday:
    Journal every bite. 😊
    Stay green. 😊
    <29 g added sugar 😊
    <75 g carbs. 😊
    Protein in every snack and meal. 😊
    64 oz of water. 😳
    Activity of some kind. 😊

    Read some scripture today.
    Listen to Joyce podcast. 😊
    Calm app. 😊
    Be kind. 😊 Look for the positives. 😊. Keep things in perspective. 😊 Can always be worse. 😊

    Prep for tomorrow, tonight. 😬
    Sew something. Anything. ☹️ Went and got my hair colored and highlights put in. Ran out of time. But I love the color! 😊
    Enjoy what is left of the day. 😊
    Evening routine to include 1 self-care thing. 😊 Hair salon

    Was a pretty good day. I got a call from the doctor. Some of my levels are high so I had to go for more labs today. Makes me nervous when this stuff happens. I think there will always be a part of me who is afraid of the cancer returning. 😕. Wish my head wouldn’t always go there! Ugh! I know they’re just being on the safe side though and it’s all going to be fine!

    Another good day of logging and no added sugar! I ate my 1 lb of fresh veggies with freshly ground peanut butter on the celery for lunch. Never thought I’d see the day I’d eat 1 lb of veggies over a candy bar. WINNING! 😁

    I’ll hop on tomorrow morning with new goals. Have a great evening! ❤️
  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member

    Was a pretty good day. I got a call from the doctor. Some of my levels are high so I had to go for more labs today. Makes me nervous when this stuff happens. I think there will always be a part of me who is afraid of the cancer returning. 😕. Wish my head wouldn’t always go there! Ugh! I know they’re just being on the safe side though and it’s all going to be fine!

    Another good day of logging and no added sugar! I ate my 1 lb of fresh veggies with freshly ground peanut butter on the celery for lunch. Never thought I’d see the day I’d eat 1 lb of veggies over a candy bar. WINNING! 😁

    I’ll hop on tomorrow morning with new goals. Have a great evening! ❤️


    You are an encouragement in making good solid food choices. Your energy is up. Your countenance is oozing through the computer :) I am sorry about the wait time re: the doctor. The fear of the unknown can be debilitating if we let it. And I've let it far too often...your mind goes completely out of whack in the imagination area. Heartbeat goes up. It's a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad feeling!!! BUT. You are keeping busy. You are choosing to keep focused on staying on the path that has been laid out before you. And as a Believer, no doubt you are casting your fears on Him because He cares for you. (1 Pet. 5:7) Praying for you.


  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    So many smiley faces and wins on here yesterday - great to see everyone smashing it or getting back on track.

    Had a good day myself. Only goal i didn’t hit was my early night, which is annoying as I am tired this morning and feel exercise will be a struggle. Bf phoned just as I was about to go to sleep and I didn’t want to ignore him. Ended up falling asleep mid-conversation again which always annoys him. But he knows my routine so I’m not sure why he insists on phoning late!

    Anyway, on to today. It’s rainy and miserable and I was planning to run home at lunchtime for my car to go to hot yoga after work. Hoping it’s dry by then but either way I really want to make the class this evening. My parents are picking up the kids and taking them to dinner, bless them, so it should all work out.

    Monday goals recap:
    - morning workout ✅
    - Trial taking and freezing protein shake at work ✅
    - Buy milk and squash on way to work ✅
    - Water! ✅
    - Check invoice has been paid for workshop ✅
    - IW coming in at 12:15. Take DC down to office to meet her. ✅
    - Eyebrows/tan after work if I can leave on time ✅ (eyebrows)
    - Girls hair wash ✅
    - Bed by 9.❎

    Tuesday goals:
    - morning workout
    - Buy veggies on way to work
    - Call venue for party food booking
    - Email SLT re Africa partnership school
    - Email 5A re buddy reading groups
    - Home lunchtime for car
    - Leave work on time for hot yoga
    - Online grocery shopping (cake ingredients)
    - Early night! Bed by 9.

    Have a good day all. X
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Tuesday 12 March

    Log accurately
    Stay in the green
    5 fruit and veg
    Fitbit excercise goals
    January challenge
    February challenge
    March challenge
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    Yesterday's commitments:

    - Log everything I eat :smile:
    - Stick to food plan :smile:
    - 3+ bottles water :smile: Though quite a lot was left until this morning!
    - No alcohol :smile:

    - No eating whilst standing :smile:
    - Savour every bite :neutral: Until lunch, dinner a bit less
    - Monitor fullness after each meal :neutral: Forgot again!
    - Talk back to sabotaging thoughts :smile: Yes, I talked back to myself when I considered eating leftover sandwiches in the work kitchen. I did not eat any
    - Give myself credit! :neutral: Not as much as I could have given what I achieved!

    - 45 minute lunch break :smile:
    - Meditate :smile:
    - Catch up on emails :neutral: I did some but didn't finish - will try to do so today
    - 2+ of French book, article, podcast :smiley: I did LOADS - well in excess of normal
    - Finish work by 7pm latest :smile:
    - Holiday planning or 7 habits :/ I did the washing up instead
    - Gratitude journal :smile:
    - Lights off by 11 :smile:


    Today's commitments:

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

    - No eating whilst standing
    - Savour every bite
    - Monitor fullness after each meal
    - Talk back to sabotaging thoughts
    - Give myself credit!

    - 45 minute lunch break
    - Meditate
    - Catch up on emails
    - Stay positive
    - 2+ of French book, article, podcast
    - Finish work by 7pm latest
    - Holiday planning/ 7 habits
    - Gratitude journal
    - Lights off by 11

    Weekly calorie balance: 60 in red

    Words for 2019: Mindful Moderation

    How I practised Mindful Moderation yesterday: By not eating free sandwiches and eating my lunch slowly
  • awhit4842
    awhit4842 Posts: 236 Member
    JFT Monday
    1. Log all food👍
    2. Meditate 👍
    3. Workout at home👍
    4. One healthy snack after dinner👍
    5. Drink 150oz water👍

    Quite sick today so am going to only do easy goals JFT Tuesday
    1. Log all food
    2. Meditate
    3. Drink 150oz water
    4. One healthy snack after dinner
  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
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