JUST FOR TODAY -- One Day at a Time .... Daily commitment thread for 2019
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clicketykeys wrote: »Cast list was posted. I am not on it.
I’m so sorry, I know you were looking forward to this0 -
mytime6630 wrote: »Posting my goals again, to keep them fresh in my mind. Today is a day I am so down. I just want to cry, but I can't. I finished the letter to disability, and also to our daughters doctor. I know we need to check into permanent housing for our daughter .. we just can't do this anymore. And she should not be living alone. So I am heartbroken. I love her so much .. who wants a life like this for your child. So all I want to do is cry, and eat. But I know that is not the answer. I have to stay strong. I have to stay healthy, to be on this earth as long as I can, for her. I would give anything if I could trade places with her. Last nite we went to the grocery store, and I lost her, only to find her standing in the middle of the grocery isle,looking down at the floor, crying. My heart is breaking, because there is nothing I can do except write to her doctor, and pray that the people at the disability office see what we see. A young girl, trying so hard to work to get her life back like she had it, but unable to.
sorry for the rant ... but it has kept me from eating, and telling myself that I can do this.
JFT, Frd
1. go to WW meeting
Down 3 pounds from last week ... 5.4 pounds in 3 weeks. so don't give up.
2. jan challenge -8+ water
3. feb challenge - 1 snack, then brush/floss teeth
4. march challenge - go outside for a walk. Really need to do this!!
5. mindful eating
6. plan meals for the week
7. work on cleaning house
8. try and finish baby quilt at least
9. work on pc boards .. busy day
10. stay positive. try not to be patient.
My heart just breaks for you, your daughter and your family. I have just read about her illness and like most mental health illnesses it seems that it is a balancing act trying to get the correct cocktail of medications. I pray the doctor can find it soon for her.
I love you, you’re doing everything you can for her.2 -
Sorry went missing, again. Can't keep up with all the posts. I read some then had to skip to the end.
Anyway, so far I've lost 3 lbs in about 3 weeks. And it's easier now, because now my psyche is avoidance for health reasons. My desire NOT to be on more meds is huge even tho it may not matter and I might have to be on the meds anyway. I definitely want to improve my health more than ever now.
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So glad to see you back ... we missed you! And great job on the 3#!!2 -
clicketykeys wrote: »Cast list was posted. I am not on it.
I am so sorry. I know how much you wanted that. Hugs1 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »My interview just got postponed until Monday because the interviewer is sick. Hubby says “more time to prepare”.
That sucks having to wait until Monday, but hubby is right. You have more time to be prepared and all rested!1 -
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maryrobinson40 wrote: »
Love this! Thanks for posting ... a great way to end the work week!0 -
Another week coming to a close and we all did great at showing up for our
Challenges.
At this moment, I'm in bed resting.
4,108 Fitbit steps
1.87 MI
1,405🔥
10MIN
My appetite is suppressed. I have had a strawberry activia yogurt, banana, and
chicken broth so far today. I'm listening to my body and saying no to things
like bread, pasta and I am noticing a change in my taste buds also.
I can say that I have enjoyed this week...5 -
JFT Thursday
1. Log all food
2. WATER, NOW
3. 15 wall push ups/bathroom trip
about 50/50
4. Eat packed lunch
5. Cook dinner at home - dirty rice
6. Be positive and kind - really, do not takes peoples crap personally. This too shall pass, maybe like a kidney stone but it will pass.
7. Shower
8. Bed by 9:30 9:50
JFT Friday
1. Leave work at work
2. Log all food
3. Two more waters before leaving
4. Bed by 10
5. Set out clothes for work tomorrow
6. Put away laundry
7. Run dishwasher
8. Quality time with DH
9. Cook dinner at home - steak4 -
This is from the GEM fb page. It spoke to me and thought I'd share it with you.
It's the weekend, which means it's time for a lot of "Cheat meals"! But have you ever stopped and thought about how that sounds? 🤔
The word "cheat" has such a negative connotation. Even though cheat meals are glorified all over the fitness industry, the name in and of itself already tells you, "You did something bad" 😔
It may not be the healthiest approach nutritionally to constantly live in fear, avoidance, and obsession over "cheat" foods. When we do that, you perpetuate the "forbidden fruit" mentality 🍎
Your efforts may better be suited towards learning the skill of moderation. When you have a healthy relationship with ALL food, you don't feel like a "cheater" or failure when you have pizza or ice cream.
If you're thinking about your "Cheat meals" this weekend...your relationship with food may need some TLC ❤️
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WOY: Discipline
Yesterday, I practiced discipline by once again saying no to the chocolate that was doing all it could to distract me!
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: Reverted back to 1200 calories/day
Day 5: No drinking alcohol M-Th
Day 6: Added more protein to diet
Day 7: Added a daily dose of stretching, even if not exercising
Day 8: Get closer to eating the full 1200 calories/day
3/14
Drink 8 cups of water
Pre-log
Stay within 1200 calories
Continue to increase protein
Stretch
Exercise
Messy in the Middle
Floss
Practice Discipline
3/15
Drink 8 cups of water (have glugged 6 thus far)
Pre-log
Stay within 1200 calories
Get closer to the 1200 calories
Continue to increase protein
Stretch
Exercise
Messy in the Middle
Floss
Practice Discipline3 -
Thanks everybody! Fortunately the re-hire workshop for the summer job I've had for the past few years was this afternoon, and people were SUPER glad to see me and were delighted to hear that I was applying for this summer again. So either they like having me around, or most people are WAY better at acting than I realized!
There's an audition for another play I'm interested in next week, too. We'll see how it goes! ;D7 -
This is from the GEM fb page. It spoke to me and thought I'd share it with you.
It's the weekend, which means it's time for a lot of "Cheat meals"! But have you ever stopped and thought about how that sounds? 🤔
The word "cheat" has such a negative connotation. Even though cheat meals are glorified all over the fitness industry, the name in and of itself already tells you, "You did something bad" 😔
It may not be the healthiest approach nutritionally to constantly live in fear, avoidance, and obsession over "cheat" foods. When we do that, you perpetuate the "forbidden fruit" mentality 🍎
Your efforts may better be suited towards learning the skill of moderation. When you have a healthy relationship with ALL food, you don't feel like a "cheater" or failure when you have pizza or ice cream.
If you're thinking about your "Cheat meals" this weekend...your relationship with food may need some TLC ❤️
I love this concept! It took me a very long time to really understand. Now, I like to use the word “splurge” or “treat” meals to recognize foods loaded with fat, salt, sugar are not for most days but also a good part of life to be savored. I never deprive myself of foods I really love, but try to find the right balance. I find it puts treats in perspective-the store-bought cookies at work that give a 5 minute sugar fix but just aren’t fulfilling, or the great meal at a favorite restaurant that I really can appreciate. It helps me stay determined and more on track!4 -
ZizzyBumble wrote: »Friday 15 March
Log accurately will try to catch up tomorrow
Stay in the green highly unlikely
5 fruit and veg
Fitbit excercise goals
January challenge
February challenge
March challenge [/ quote]
Unexpected meal out and very late night. Too tired to try to log or respond to other posts. Sorry4 -
My heart goes out to those of you struggling today. Stay strong and be kind to yourself. Tomorrow is another day. ❤️
JFT (3/15)
drink 80 oz. water ✅
eat recommended servings of the 5 food groups ✅
stay between 1.2-1.4k calories ✅
exercise 30 minutes crummy weather!
go to bed between 9-10 stayed up a bit late
track all food/exercise ✅
post on JFT ✅
JFT (3/16)
drink 80 oz. water
eat recommended servings of the 5 food groups
splurge meal day!
exercise 30 minutes
go to bed between 9-10 (night before)
track all food/exercise
post on JFT3 -
Hey everyone, im baaaaack
Everything is moved into the new house, i feel broken!
Everything is everywhere despite being in labelled boxes.
Im absolutely shattered.
I had a quick skim read through
@mytime6630 so sorry you have to go through all that again? Havent you only JUST done that?!
I know how hard it is but just keep fighting for her!
@jeschepp Heres a kiddo story... so basically, all the boxes were in the lounge, from the whole house, of all the boxes (around 30) she managed to pick one with food in, somall the cupboard stuff. And of all the things she could have chosen out the box, she chose custard powder, and then after throwing it all over the sofa, and eating it, she then gave it to casey who covered hereelf in ot that much her hair was brown!
And i couldnt wash it because it would have gone sticky and turned into custard.
So i had to hoover their hair, and the rest of them infact.
I was far from happy lol!4 -
JUST DON'T!
IF YOU'RE TIRED LIKE I AM OF BUSTING YOUR TAIL TO GET THAT NUMBER ON THE SCALE...
JUST DON'T SABOTAGE ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK BY GIVING YOUR POWER OVER TO A DONUT,
SODA, CHOCOLATES, CHIPS, BISCUITS, CAKE, AND YES...EVEN THAT PINT PACIFIER called Ice Cream.
The food doesn't force its way to our mouths. We run to the food and surrender our power to the food,
Over and over we surrender and then beat ourselves up mentally when we knew we SHOULDN'T take
that bite of unhealthy " kryptonite".
Take back your power! Arm yourselves with good food choices. EAT HEALTHY! DRINK HEALTHY!
JUST DON'T COMPROMISE YOUR HEALTH FOR A SECOND OF CONDEMNING PLEASURE.
JUST DON'T LIVE TO EAT... EAT RIGHT TO LIVE.💝💪
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I feel I need to come back and say..
I'm not beating anyone up or trying to add any stress. Nor am I trying to pound my ideas into anyone. I'm passionate about this journey!
You and your/our lives matter. We are accomplishing a great deal. Everyone adds to this journey.
@toaljasa is very knowledgeable and your posts are inspirational and we're glad you're here. Kudos👏👏
We need each of you and all that we put in this mix. I love all of you and you're helping me get to a better me.
FOOD IS GOOD! It's what we do with it that can either help us or hinder us.
Love,
Mary3 -
maryrobinson40 wrote: »I feel I need to come back and say..
I'm not beating anyone up or trying to add any stress. Nor am I trying to pound my ideas into anyone. I'm passionate about this journey!
You and your/our lives matter. We are accomplishing a great deal. Everyone adds to this journey.
@toaljasa is very knowledgeable and your posts are inspirational and we're glad you're here. Kudos👏👏
We need each of you and all that we put in this mix. I love all of you and you're helping me get to a better me.
FOOD IS GOOD! It's what we do with it that can either help us or hinder us.
Love,
Mary
We are all in different stages of our journey. And while I certainly believe one should enjoy all foods within moderation, which is in itself a learning curve and a challenge, there are moments when we must dig in our heels, and say that simple, yet powerful word: NO.
There is a time and a season. Right now, my season is not to have donuts and ding-dongs in my cupboards. Why? Because right now, I am weak. I am just now getting my momentum back to where it was last year and I do not want anything to hinder me. I don't keep cookies. I am no longer baking bread. Because I don't want to take the energy needed to constantly be saying, no, no, no. I want better health and a slimmer me more than cookies.
And it's not forever. I've proven that I can have my cake and eat it, too, and still, in fact, lose weight. I no longer am a slave to my flesh, obeying it. But part of this journey is to recognize when my spirit is willing but my flesh is weak, acknowledge it and be proactive. In my weakness, I am made strong!
So, your plea tonight was right on target for many of us, and it served as affirmation and encouragement for me personally. And my post about the importance of moderation and balance, including eating sweets, and other treats, was on target for others and where they are on their journey!
See you at the finish line, Mary!
Peace and joy!
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Morning all. Long day yesterday but I got most things done. Today is my oldest’s birthday party, followed by a sleepover, so it will be busy again. And full of temptation. So now to set my intention to have a second weekend in a row of staying on track. The Lent sugar ban has helped, as has making sure I am actually eating enough of the good stuff so that I never get too hungry. Sleep has been poor this week but this morning I went back to bed for a mini nap as I don’t have any exercise to do until 9:30, when the ex will come to watch the kids so I can do my Warrior class. Plan to make tomorrow a complete rest day because I will be doing a big house clean and hopefully get my activity in there.
Friday goals recap:
- remake vanilla cake ✅
- Morning run ✅
- Pick up RE docs from printer on arrival ✅
- Sort parents eve schedule ✅
- Home lunchtime for car ✅
- GaG certificate before leaving ✅
- Ice and decorate cakes straight after work ✅
- Girls hair wash and choose party outfits ❎ ugh! We are tired! Will do in the morning!
- Early night ❎ oh dear!
Saturday goals:
- get kids up and wash their hair
- Warrior class
- Buy birthday card, pears, eggs and sleepover snacks
- make spare bed for sleepover, general tidy
- eat a decent lunch - don’t be too hungry for party
- Party 3:30-6:30
- Host sleepover
- Get to bed as soon as kids allow!
Wishing you all a successful weekend! X
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mytime6630 wrote: »Posting my goals again, to keep them fresh in my mind. Today is a day I am so down. I just want to cry, but I can't. I finished the letter to disability, and also to our daughters doctor. I know we need to check into permanent housing for our daughter .. we just can't do this anymore. And she should not be living alone. So I am heartbroken. I love her so much .. who wants a life like this for your child. So all I want to do is cry, and eat. But I know that is not the answer. I have to stay strong. I have to stay healthy, to be on this earth as long as I can, for her. I would give anything if I could trade places with her. Last nite we went to the grocery store, and I lost her, only to find her standing in the middle of the grocery isle,looking down at the floor, crying. My heart is breaking, because there is nothing I can do except write to her doctor, and pray that the people at the disability office see what we see. A young girl, trying so hard to work to get her life back like she had it, but unable to.
sorry for the rant ... but it has kept me from eating, and telling myself that I can do this.
JFT, Frd
1. go to WW meeting Down 3 pounds from last week ... 5.4 pounds in 3 weeks. so don't give up.
2. jan challenge -8+ water
3. feb challenge - 1 snack, then brush/floss teeth
4. march challenge - go outside for a walk. Really need to do this!!
5. mindful eating
6. plan meals for the week
7. work on cleaning house
8. try and finish baby quilt at least
9. work on pc boards .. busy day
10. stay positive. try not to be patient.
Just sending a big hug @mytime6630 - you are amazing xx1 -
@snowflake1968 - hope you get a chance to rest and feel good for Monday’s interview this weekend x0
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@Bex953172 - your custard powder story made me laugh but you must be so tired. Hope you can get yourself sorted this weekend and wishing you lots of joy in your new home x0
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@clicketykeys - sorry about the play. Hopefully the one coming up is the role meant for you. X0
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@mytime6630 My heart goes out to you. Sending you hugs and positive vibes. Both for you and your daughter.
Congrats on the 3 pounds!!!!!!!!!!!
@snowflake1968 I love the pictures you've been posting. Precious! Good luck on your interview!
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3/15/19
Weigh: 155.4 lbs.
Stick with meal plans
Minimum 4 8 oz glasses of water Had 6!!!
Stay in Green
Make meal plans for the next couple days.
Made meal plan for tomorrow as best I could considering someone is having us to their house for lunch & we're having a birthday celebration at my house tomorrow night for my daughter.
Find way to work in exercise consistently
JFT 3/16/19
Weigh:
Stick with meal plans, as best I can considering I don't know what friends will be serving for lunch at their house. I have plan depending on what they have... example: if they have salad, if potato salad, etc.
Minimum 4 8 oz glasses of water
Stay in Green
Make meal plans for the next couple days.
Find way to work in exercise consistently
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... Today is my oldest’s birthday party, followed by a sleepover, so it will be busy again. And full of temptation.
Wishing you all a successful weekend! X
Condolences @Elbee1 - nice to see you back x
Thank you!
I will also have struggles with temptations, today. My daughter's birthday celebration, and lunch at friend's house... I kind of have a plan in my head of what to do... I'll let y'all know how it goes.
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JFT 15th March
Eat under maintenance Think so
Back exercises Yes, a necessity to ease pain
Make soup for son Yes
Stay relaxed, do not comfort eat Yes
I was tempted to comfort eat and go to the chippy after son left. I didn't, though must admit the reason was partly because I had bad back pain and didn't want to go out. Anyway, chippy avoided
Another day of pouring rain and high winds, doubt I will go out for a walk today.
My aim is just to get through this weekend at home alone with my germs and start again on Monday
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Checking in from Friday
1. AM Run: 2.7 miles (16 laps). Therapy exercises. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Log 1 item. Post JFT by 7 AM.
2. Before school: Update class websites. Hand out all PRs! CLUBS TODAY.
3. Class 1-2: Complex sentences (SWABIs). Makeup work. Review homework passes for NRI and for challenge book. No HW. Return student work.
4. Planning: A - Duo. Check cast list. B - Grade projects at lunch. C - Draft & print lesson plans. D - Draft essay. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, calf raises.
5. Class 4: Finish presentations. Complex sentences (CO TEACHER LEADS). Socratic Seminar Monday. Clean out portfolios. No homework.
6. Connect standards to assignments and include them in titles and in gradebook and lessons. Review assessments. Align with purpose for each unit. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
7. LW after school. FINISH ESSAY? Check in with B - lunch? Read 10 pages of Capital, 5 of Ivanhoe. Update Goodreads.
8. Check recipes; make grocery list.
9. Therapy exercises. Chop celery. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Make sure to charge devices! In bed by 9:45; devices off by 10:00.
JFT Saturday
1. Therapy exercises. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Log 1 item.
2. Leave for Y by 8:30. Strength class. Treadmill. Zumba. Duolingo. Grade student work (narratives). Library.
3. Contact B. Check in with parentses. Update and FINISH plans for next week. FINISH ESSAY.
4. SUBMIT PROJECT. Read 6 pages of Capital, 10 of Ivanhoe. Type key for Burke readings.
5. Groceries. Get gas. Lang8 journal entry. Blog post. Laundry. Dishes. Read 10 pages of Capital, 5 of Ivanhoe. Update Goodreads Friday. Aim for 17 laps on Monday - supposed to be cold and clear in the morning.
6. Therapy exercises. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 9:45; devices off by 10:00.
Scale goalsEnd of 2017: 174.6
End of 2018: 189.2
January 2019: 186.0
February 2019: 187.0
Today: 189.4
Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut1. Purchases: Go to Mac store and see if they can retrieve the files off the iMac. Look for an "ugly Christmas sweater" and a long-haired doll at thrift stores. Practice French braiding. Go to used bookstore and look for Design for How People Learn (Julie Dirksen), On Writing (Stephen King), Dying for a Paycheck (Robin Hardman), The Prince (tr. Tim Parks, Russell Price, or Robert Adams), The Secret Adversary (Christie).
2. E2: What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options. Create vocabulary lists for each unit that come from the texts used: Animal Farm, Julius Caesar, Wes Moore, I Am Malala. Find a way to incorporate changing words from one part of speech to another. Students need to know how to review multiple sources and synthesize information in order to draw a conclusion. Need practice with the difference between transitions and overlapping (at end of paragraph - "another issue is Y" vs "there are other issues besides X"). Quit using "in conclusion" and "I believe" and other writing-about-my-writing phrases. Confusion between direct/indirect objects and prepositional phrases. Use the UDHR and the Declaration of Independence to study paraphrasing; use that to front-load Machiavelli and how to deal with challenging texts. Confusion between everyday / every day and similar constructions.
3. E1: Need practice with quoting & paraphrasing sources, identifying claims that would need support, use of last names for reference, and capitalization practice (common/proper nouns, titles). Difficulty using possessive nouns in their own writing. Honors: practice subject/object pronouns (my friend and I / my friend and me).
4. Curriculum Development: Writing mini-unit. Review scholarly research on 5PE. (I think I can have this as an intro to the research unit so that they also get exposure to how quotes are integrated and cited.) Parallel structure; use of emotional language, specific detail. Use "Write About a Pebble" lesson from Atwell. How long should each unit take? Do research on characteristics: curiosity, persistence, resilience, creativity, responsibility, optimism, courage, integrity, authenticity, leadership, self-awareness, humility, compassion - others? Include grammarly check on essays!
5. Professional Development: Write blog post weekly. Comment on 3 posts each week -Tu Th Sun? Check with PSC. Talk with Z about articles and/or conference proposals.
6. Medical: Dentist? Apr 22 McC. Need sub. Call to set up checkups with Dass (October). GET MAGAZINES FOR COLLAGES FROM DOCTORS.
7. Theater: Audition for Christie March. Audition for Mamma Mia ??? Need sub for May 2, opening day.
8. House: Mineral oil on tile spots. Check with D about ceiling.
WFTY: Climbing. WAY behind on the essay for this week. Minimal scale progress - some of that may be TOM, but I've just got so much going on that accurate logging hasn't been possible. I need to make a test for one of my other classes, but I'm not sure when that's going to happen! :P I did unload the dishwasher and put dishes away, then reload it and ran it last night. And I made some progress on Ivanhoe. My favorite character is Ulrica.
@Snowflake1968 - That is so awesome about your daughter! But I'm with you on not enjoying waiting
@Elbee1 - Sorry to hear about your aunt and the health news - but I'm glad it's encouraging you to be good to yourself.
@mytime6630 - Gracious, I can only imagine how tough that is. I hope it works out and you can find somewhere for her to help her stay safe and healthy.
@Faebert - Good luck with the party! I know how tempting munchies can be.
Well, I'm off to the Y and the library. Hopefully the book that they have for me won't be too much of a challenge and I can get caught up on my reading goals!2
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