Daily Commitment Thread for 2020 -- JUST FOR TODAY

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  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    edited February 2020
    HEGoddard0928 wrote: »
    Surgery went well. !

    So happy the surgery went well... and hope you are getting a little time to rest!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    AJB1014 wrote: »

    Baby boy is here!

    Congratulations!!!!!! <3
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    edited February 2020
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »

    I am craving carbs terribly and want all the potato chips in the world! When I started this weight loss round two years ago I was able to just do it and I was doing it until this past July. I have now gained back 15 of my 25 lb loss and I know I need to get back at it, but I can’t seem to find my determination to do it.

    I’m going to keep trying, keep logging and keep posting my goals. I know if I do that I won’t give up completely. I also am still weighing daily. I think I need to sign up for a couple of exercise classes, some more swim lessons, something that is costing me money if I don’t do. That might get me going again. I also think spring will get me going again.

    I’m anxious to start my walking again, but I hate walking inside in a track.

    Thanks for asking, it made me think about it and write it all out. Oh! Your afternoon snacks are my evening snacks, after Rodger goes to bed. Those are definitely not helping.
    M

    I think so many of us are like this ... a combination of the gloomy, cold weather, and being cooped up all winter. I struggle as well right now... because I want to "emotional" eat. I know that does not help things though, so working hard at not doing that. Once I get started, I can't stop. I've been keeping tons of fruit here ... and I do find that helps... I can still "eat", just not eat chips, etc. I do great all day ... but I'm like you... its the evening snacking that gets me.

    You hang in there .... I know you will get there again. Once the sun starts to come out more. But so proud of you for keep trying .. that alone is a win.
  • cory17
    cory17 Posts: 1,513 Member
    @AJB1014 CONGRATULATIONS!! Welcome Raymond <3

    Went yesterday pm to do taxes, when got back home watched tv and ate, could've been comfy in bed and gone to sleep early, or organized my desk but didn't - was i celebrating checking that off? Mindfulness!! (trying not to let the monkey brain take over so much).
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    HEGoddard0928 wrote: »
    azulvioleta6 wrote: »
    HEGoddard0928 wrote: »
    Surgery went well. It turned out it was the left ovary not the right and the mass was bigger than they thought. But they removed both as well as the tube. They sent it down to radiology. I'm hoping to hear the results from the doctor when she visits today. I just want to know how much it weighed! Because apparently it's what was making me get fat. And hopefully now that that it's out of me my acne will go away because my hormones will be normal again. 🤞🏼🤞🏼

    Thank you to all my friends who prayed for me and sent me warm fuzzy thoughts. They were definitely appreciated.

    I was up and walking around this morning and my fluid output was great. The nurse was kind of shocked because most of the time she has to tell people to drink water where I drink it like a fish. Lol.

    I'm hoping that I get to go home today! I miss my bed. I only got about 4hrs of sleep and it was completely disjointed. And I miss Panda. He's going to be bummed that he can't lay in my lap for a couple of weeks. But oh well. Lol.

    I'm hoping to be back to school at the beginning of April. So keep your fingers crossed for that.

    So over all things have gone well!

    Losing both ovaries is going to put you straight into menopause, isn't it? I don't think that your hormones are going to go back to normal per se. Surgeons don't always do a great job of explaining these things, so you may want to follow up with your regular GYN.

    I didnt lose both. Just my left one. Thank God! My right is fully funtional and looks great my doctor says. Lol

    Oh good! I am glad that I read that wrong.

    I still have my ovaries, but I lost my uterus. My experience was that hormonally things were a bit wacky for a while after surgery. It took a little bit to find a new normal.
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,451 Member
    @AJB1014 Congratulations!! I'm so happy to hear from you and happy to hear you and Raymond are healthy and doing well! What an ordeal you went through though...that had to be so scary! :heart: All his aunties are excited to see pics!

    @HEGODDARD0928 I didn't realize you were having surgery! I'm sorry I'm so far behind. Really happy to hear you did well and are on the mend though! (((HANNAH)))

    @pridesabtch I absolutely AM the praying type andI am adding you to mine. I hope things start looking up for you soon. (((hugs)))

    @clicketykeys I'm sorry but I had to laugh when I saw your post that you hate everything....because that is totally ME lately! But I do feel bad because that means life is just plain *kitten* for you right now. :'( I'm sending you cyber hugs, and I hope you can feel them. :heart:

    @Snowflake1968 Your reply to @bookmeister86 was so insightful! It sure made me stop and think about what my hurdles seem to be lately. I've primarily got the "What's one more day? I'll do better tomorrow." thing going for me. But I never do it then. I think I need to start turning that into "I don't need to eat that today. Maybe I'll have that tomorrow." I have to find a way to talk to myself so I don't feel like I'm being deprived.

    @teigansdad I do the same thing...eat too fast. I'm always done way quicker than my husband. I like @Snowflake1968's note about being more mindful, putting down fork in between bites, using smaller plate, etc. I might start trying that one. I end up taking seconds so often because I eat so fast, and then after eating two platefuls, I'm stuffed and miserable. Why do I do this to myself? UGH.

    @jeschepp That is quite a decision you have to make. Weigh the pros and cons of each job and see which one has the most pros that matter to you most. It's easy for me to say though, right??? LOL I know you will make the right decision for you and yours. xxoo

    @Kuhl50 Welcome back! Your travels sound wonderful! I dream of someday being able to travel somewhere outside of the United States. Spain and Ireland are both on my bucket list. :)

    @beachwalker99 & jeschepp Staying up too late is something I also do. Drives me nuts that I do this to myself because then I'm dragging all day at work the next day! But I think I know why I do it...I need quiet time. I need quiet "me" time to unwind at the end of the day, and with my husband being retired for the last 4 years and me working 40+ hours a week still, I never have any time alone anymore. So, after he falls asleep, that's when I get out my book and start reading and of course the book takes me to some other world where I get lost and, well....you know. Before I know it, it's late again. :) At least I'm in good company!

    @azulvioleta6 Glad to hear you are going to be able to tango again! I love hearing about all the different dancing you do. I have two left feet... :(
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,589 Member
    Checking in from Friday
    1. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Review plans.
    2. Get dad to the airport.
    3. Run. Aim for 4 miles.
    4. Revise unit plan.
    5. Write blog post. Run lines for play.
    6. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
    7. Write sub plan.
    8. Chop celery. Set up JFT for tomorrow. Robocalling tomorrow; photo shoot Sunday.
    9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. No alarm!
    10. Practice hair braiding with D. Check on appts for drs. Remind D to ask his dad about the table and check with home repair contractors. START BLOGGING AGAIN. 3 posts/week? Create test for MLA format. Create test for infographics and visual information. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Remember that M does not like surprises! Check dates of classes and update semester plan. She Should Run vision statement. FINGERPRINTING WED FEB 26. NEED $41 AND $10 CASH.

    JFT Saturday
    1. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Review plans.
    2. Groceries.
    3. Run. Aim for 4 miles.
    4. Warren robocalling.
    5. Write blog post. Run lines for play.
    6. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
    7. Write sub plan. Movie.
    8. Chop celery. Set up JFT for tomorrow. Photo shoot tomorrow.
    9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. No alarm!
    10. Practice hair braiding with D. Check on appts for drs. Remind D to ask his dad about the table and check with home repair contractors. START BLOGGING AGAIN. 3 posts/week? Create test for MLA format. Create test for infographics and visual information. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Remember that M does not like surprises! Check dates of classes and update semester plan. She Should Run vision statement. FINGERPRINTING WED FEB 26. NEED $41 AND $10 CASH.

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    End of 2018: 189.2
    End of 2019: 196.4
    End of January: 194.6
    Today: 198.2

    Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut
    1. Purchases: Look for an "ugly Christmas sweater" and a long-haired doll at thrift stores. Practice French braiding. Go to used bookstore and look for 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). Poetry: Revise "Songs are Poetry" handouts.
    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! Review assessments. What is the purpose for each unit? What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options. Schedule assessments for Fall 2019; plan out return times. Write 1 reflection weekly; type one in Classroom by Weds. Copy-paste to discussion board for comments due Friday. PB usernames 6 digits, no 19 or 20s, no birthdates. Homework: Online journal Mon due Tue; Reflection Tue due Wed; C&P journal in class Wed; Comments Thu due Fri. Bonus if you are the first response; further bonus if you respond to comments on your post. Grammar practice Mon & Wed; quiz Fri.
    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. NOTE: ATTENDED PRE FLEX DAY.
    6. Medical: Dentist Apr 30 8 AM but check on meetings and RS. Onco Apr ???. PCP Schedule for July. ObG schedule for October. PCP - allergy shots?
    7. Theater: 1984.
    8. House: Crawl space repairs. After that - siding? Or perhaps bathroom floor.
    9. Fun: Open beading on Thursdays. Coloring at library on Tuesday. Put jewelry away. Edney Hack Nights alt Weds. ASL? Spanish/Portuguese practice? Practice piano. ROL Secret Adversary. Buy new bikes and bike rack for car.
    10. Volunteering ideas: Theater. Library. Animal shelter. Community Kitchen. Emerge Georgia training.
    11. Family: Find cousin photos.

    WFTY: Progress. Better today. Looking forward to tomorrow.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,145 Member
    edited February 2020
    ☘️ St Patrick’s Day Challenge ☘️
    Starts on Monday 17 February
    Ends on Sunday 16 March (28 days)
    Earn one ☘️ for every day in the green.

    ☘☘☘️Aubrette: (aubyshortcake) (Feb 17,18,19)
    ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️Terri: (TerriRichardson112) (Feb 17,18,19,20,21)
    ☘️☘️☘️Gwen: (beachwalker) (Feb 17,18,19)
    Hannah: (HEGoddard) (Feb
    ☘️☘️☘️Carmela: (cschmitz110515) (Feb 17,18,19)
    ☘️☘️☘️☘️Jennifer: (jeschepp) (Feb 17,18,19,20)
    ☘☘️☘️☘️Lisa: (SERmom3) (Feb 17,18, 19,20)
    Jen: (withgoodfirm) (Feb
    ☘️☘️☘️Joan: (mytime6630) (Feb 17, 18, 19)
    ☘️Tracie: (Snowflake1968) (Feb 19)
    ☘️☘️☘️☘️ZizzyBumble (Feb 17,18,19,20)
    ☘️☘️☘️Nikki: (pridesabtch) (Feb 18,19,20)
    ☘️☘️Bookmeister (Feb 17,20)
  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 1,002 Member
    @pridesabtch - I'm sorry to hear you're having such a rough time. It takes courage to reach out to others for support. Keeping you in my thoughts and hoping things are alittle better in the days ahead.
  • jeschepp
    jeschepp Posts: 307 Member
    Hello all,

    This will be a quick one because it's pretty late. Going snowshoeing with the bestie tomorrow so I'm excited about that! Happy weekend all!

    @beachwalker99 That sounds JUST like me! Let me know if you'd be interested in holding each other accountable somehow. I could really use a push :) Also I loved Broadchurch. David Tennant is just genius!
    @PackerFanInGB Thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate it. I think your suggestion is just what I need to do. I'm proud of you for doing what you can with the work challenge. I repeatedly have that experience of being out of shape and I find the best thing to do is listen to your body and take it slow (not that I always listen to my own advice on this-ha!)
    @TerriRichardson112 will you add a shamrock for me for today (21st) Thanks!

    Just for Today-Friday
    Finish ½ report ❌ day was WAY too busy
    80 oz water ✅
    Do dishes ✅
    Tidy up for 15 minutes ✅
    Meet daily recs for the 5 food groups ✅
    Stay in the green (1.2-1.4k calories) ✅
    Track food, exercise, water, daily goals ✅

    Just for Today-Saturday
    Finish 1 report
    budget
    80 oz water
    Do dishes
    Tidy up for 15 minutes
    Meet daily recs for the 5 food groups
    Stay in the green (1.2-1.4k calories)
    Track food, exercise, water, daily goals
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,145 Member
    edited February 2020
    ☘️ St Patrick’s Day Challenge ☘️
    Starts on Monday 17 February
    Ends on Sunday 16 March (28 days)
    Earn one ☘️ for every day in the green.

    ☘☘☘️Aubrette: (aubyshortcake) (Feb 17,18,19)
    ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️Terri: (TerriRichardson112) (Feb 17,18,19,20,21)
    ☘️☘️☘️Gwen: (beachwalker) (Feb 17,18,19)
    Hannah: (HEGoddard) (Feb
    ☘️☘️☘️Carmela: (cschmitz110515) (Feb 17,18,19)
    ☘️☘️☘️☘️Jennifer: (jeschepp) (Feb 17,18,19,20,21)
    ☘☘️☘️☘️Lisa: (SERmom3) (Feb 17,18,19,20)
    Jen: (withgoodfirm) (Feb
    ☘️☘️☘️Joan: (mytime6630) (Feb 17, 18, 19)
    ☘️Tracie: (Snowflake1968) (Feb 19)
    ☘️☘️☘️☘️ZizzyBumble (Feb 17,18,19,20)
    ☘️☘️☘️Nikki: (pridesabtch) (Feb 18,19,20)
    ☘️☘️Bookmeister (Feb 17,20)
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    ZizzyBumble wrote: »
    Friday 21 February

    Log :)
    Stay in the green :)
    5 fruit and veg :)
    Water :)
    Fitbit exercise goals :)

    It’s another cold wet and windy day and it’s a day for housework - a never ending task!

    My 5th shamrock please @terririchards thank you :)
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    @AJB1014 Congratulations and welcome Raymond
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Saturday 22 February

    Hope you all have a good weekend.

    Log
    Stay in the green
    5 fruit and veg
    Water
    Fitbit exercise goals
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,145 Member
    ☘️ St Patrick’s Day Challenge ☘️
    Starts on Monday 17 February
    Ends on Sunday 16 March (28 days)
    Earn one ☘️ for every day in the green.

    ☘☘☘️Aubrette: (aubyshortcake) (Feb 17,18,19)
    ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️Terri: (TerriRichardson112) (Feb 17,18,19,20,21)
    ☘️☘️☘️Gwen: (beachwalker) (Feb 17,18,19)
    Hannah: (HEGoddard) (Feb
    ☘️☘️☘️Carmela: (cschmitz110515) (Feb 17,18,19)
    ☘️☘️☘️☘️Jennifer: (jeschepp) (Feb 17,18,19,20)
    ☘☘️☘️☘️Lisa: (SERmom3) (Feb 17,18, 19,20)
    Jen: (withgoodfirm) (Feb
    ☘️☘️☘️Joan: (mytime6630) (Feb 17, 18, 19)
    ☘️Tracie: (Snowflake1968) (Feb 19)
    ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ZizzyBumble (Feb 17,18,19,2021)
    ☘️☘️☘️Nikki: (pridesabtch) (Feb 18,19,20)
    ☘️☘️Bookmeister (Feb 17,20)
  • SERmom3
    SERmom3 Posts: 568 Member
    @TerriRichardson112 a ☘️ for the 21st, please!

    @Snowflake1968 - sorry you’re struggling right now. I wonder if there’s a solution with the cooking. Could you meal plan for the week and each of you take a couple days cooking for the other one and compromise on what you cook for each other. Maybe have a day or two where you fend for yourselves and have what you want.

    I’m in the opposite situation. I’ve been successful, but my husband keeps saying he needs to do it, but just can’t get started. Yesterday I had my diary planned out, but then he came home with steak and cheese subs (I skipped it and gave it to the girls for dinner). At the end of the night he was complaining about heart burn and said he can’t keep eating like that. I’ll support him when he does change, but right now I’m not pushing it. I’ve learned that we all need to find the motivation/discipline within ourselves.

    FRIDAY:
    - track every bite 🟢
    - Stay green🟢
    - Laundry🟢
    - My house is a disaster...need to get that in order🟢
    - Do something fun with the kids. Last day of school vacation🟢
    - Music rehearsal🟢



    JFT SATURDAY:
    - track every bite
    - Stay green
    - Laundry
    - Go for a walk
    - Music rehearsal
  • javacreek
    javacreek Posts: 310 Member
    javacreek wrote: »
    Hi There

    I’ve been on MFP for over a year and not really have been consistent with. I have at least 15- 20 pounds to lose. My health and self esteem is suffering. What do I do to join your group?

    Good Morning All

    Just looked I haven’t been here since the 10th. Making a list starting today.

    JFT Saturday February 22nd

    1Log in all my food
    2 Drink my water
    3 Track my steps
    4 Shop for Whole Foods
    5 Commit
  • javacreek
    javacreek Posts: 310 Member
    TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
    ☘️ St Patrick’s Day Challenge ☘️
    Starts on Monday 17 February
    Ends on Sunday 16 March (28 days)
    Earn one ☘️ for every day in the green.

    ☘☘☘️Aubrette: (aubyshortcake) (Feb 17,18,19)
    ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️Terri: (TerriRichardson112) (Feb 17,18,19,20,21)
    ☘️☘️☘️Gwen: (beachwalker) (Feb 17,18,19)
    Hannah: (HEGoddard) (Feb
    ☘️☘️☘️Carmela: (cschmitz110515) (Feb 17,18,19)
    ☘️☘️☘️☘️Jennifer: (jeschepp) (Feb 17,18,19,20)
    ☘☘️☘️☘️Lisa: (SERmom3) (Feb 17,18, 19,20)
    Jen: (withgoodfirm) (Feb
    ☘️☘️☘️Joan: (mytime6630) (Feb 17, 18, 19)
    ☘️Tracie: (Snowflake1968) (Feb 19)
    ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ZizzyBumble (Feb 17,18,19,2021)
    ☘️☘️☘️Nikki: (pridesabtch) (Feb 18,19,20)
    ☘️☘️Bookmeister (Feb 17,20)



    @TerriRichardson112 With the ☘️ Challenge .. is “in the green” staying within your calories?
  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 1,002 Member
    I actually managed to get quite a bit done yesterday, although I didn't clean the fridge. I definitely have too much stuff in there, so I need to get to it this weekend. Hubby's off to a hockey game later, so I'll head down to visit my mom.

    Goals for Friday, February 21, 2020
    • Complete food log and maintain a calorie deficit - √
    • Clean fridge – X
    • Clean up kitchen - √
    • Straighten house for the weekend - √
    • Grading/email/LMS updates - √ - Got these out of the way first!
    • Online course HW (set up course shell) – X

    JFT Goals for Saturday, February 22, 2020
    • Complete food log and maintain a calorie deficit
    • Walk 30+ minutes
    • Clean fridge
    • Pick up potting soil and DW sanitizer
    • Dinner with Mom
    • Online course HW (set up course shell)
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »

    My blood pressure is up, I have been dizzy all week and have a nagging headache. I checked my blood pressure last night and tonight and it is high. I need to get this eating under control and lose the weight again.

    This should be so much easier than it was before because Rodger is trying to eat healthier. The problem is he’s trying to do it with foods that I don’t like. I don’t even like the smells they make so it’s just turning me to junk and quick food. If I want to make a meal he wants elaborate things that take a lot of work and since I won’t eat them I have to make something else for me. This shouldn’t be this difficult.



    I am SO sorry you are having such a difficult time. I can understand so well... especially if Roger wants to eat foods that you do not like. I get that way when someone is also preaching to me about losing weight. When I was losing weight, we would go out to eat,and friends would watch what I ate. Telling me I should not have a piece of bread, even when I wanted one, and felt in control. Hubby used to do that .. telling me I should not eat a piece of pizza. But I was trying to learn portion control, and learn how to eat regular foods and still lose/maintain my weight. It is hard to do that, but I did not want to only eat fish and stuff I can't stand to lose weight. So I understand how you feel! WHen they would be that way ... I would go home alone when no one was watching, and want to eat, because I deprived myself of the stuff I wanted.

    I hope you can find a compromise. Have you tried watching the youtube videos on meal preps .. where you can prep meals for a week and put them in freezer bags? Most of these meals are things like chicken with roasted veggies, etc. That way, all you have to do it take it out of the freezer, and it would be ready for you? I also buy a lot of things at Trader Joes .. things like the cod or fried chicken tenderloin strips, or meatballs. Things you can just pop a few out and eat, but they are all pretty low in calories, and high in protein.

    I have also tried to keep a lot of things to snack on that are better for me .. like cut up veggies, lots of fruit, things that are lower in calories. Would that maybe help you?

    But do take good care of yourself. Your health has to be number one. Maybe Roger can cook some of his own foods, especially the foods that you don't like.

    But I am so proud of you for not giving up. You are under a lot of pressure... with your new job, etc. So be easy on yourself. <3

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