JUST FOR TODAY--One Day at a Time--Daily Commitment Thread for 2022

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  • emgracewrites
    emgracewrites Posts: 455 Member
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    Goals for 9/13

    - minimum 1300 calories
    - Minimum 32 oz of water
    - Yoga
    - One household chore
    - Work on my writing career

  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,568 Member
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    pridesabtch wrote: »
    clicketykeys wrote: »

    WFTY: Focus. Tired and discouraged.

    What’s got you down? You’ve got this! It’s often hard to jump back in full force. Maybe ease your way back with one habit at a time. Good luck!🍀

    I'm in a difficult situation at work, and part of the difficulty is that it's not something I feel free to discuss online. A partial solution might happen in January, and a more complete solution might happen next summer, but it is getting harder and harder to be patient.

    Additionally, I like eating and I don't like not-eating-whatever-I-want. And with my frustration at work steadily increasing, it's more challenging not to self-soothe with food.
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,479 Member
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    (((Hugs))) to @clicketykeys and @beachwalker99! And to anyone else that need one!

    Recap M 9/1 ~ 3rd rainy day in a row & no dog walk = sad me & sad dog
    1) PT exercises before work :smiley: happy me
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks :) 7.4K 22 floors 14/14 boom!
    3) Net calories zero / 96 oz. water :smiley: net cals -69, sodium ok yay, fiber & carbs good, protein & calcium low, 96 oz water
    4) GA-S / update PRO, PAR, HW s/s's for current week / keep up with emails = Done, plus a$$t manager returned T31 folder to me, AGAIN 10 min. before she left mid-morning for the rest of the day. I am so happy to be retiring next month. Won't she be surprised when I give notice. LOL
    5) Take winter coats to dry cleaners ~ whoa, expensive, glad I got a discount / drop payments at Post Office / wash dishes / check with hubby on health ins for him ~ he started process, it was eye-opening for him & a relief to me, another step closer to the finish line / another ta-da? sort of, haha TA-DA!
    6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / pray & Calm / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work) :s just flopped into bed & immediately fell asleep

    JFT T 9/2 ~ Rain finally over & I'm so happy to see the sun!
    1) Walked dog 3.65 mi before work :smiley: happy dog & happy me
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks
    3) Net calories zero / 96 oz. water
    4) Fieldwork at MC 10:00 / finish GA-S & resubmit / T31 review notes / Facebook Live video / emails current
    5) Bank after work / grocery shop / hubby's health ins. updates / choir rehearsal 7:30 / wash dishes / another ta-da?
    6) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / PRAY & Calm / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work)

    About me: Carmela
    Height 5'4"
    64 yrs old
    Reside in Green Bay, WI, USA

    2022 Goals: mainly updates from the last two years
    1) Weight 150#
    2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
    3) Post weekly weigh-in on JFT for accountability. Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I track daily on a separate app (for the visual). My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale.
    4) Take measurements & log on MFP every month end ~
    • 1.31.22 forgot to measure & log (DDS 8:20, quick stops at bread store & grocery essentials, then to mom & dad's for her bday)
    • 3.1.22 (still recovering from flu 2.23-2.25)
    • 3.31.22 maintaining not gaining
    • 4.30.22 barely maintaining
    • 5.31.22 ack
    • 6.30.22 ups & downs in June, but no worse at end of month
    • 8.2.22 up again ~ gah! (lazy in July & ate whatever I wanted)
    • 9.1.22 not doing so great eating-wise
    5) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x) ~ mostly walking dog, treadmill in winter, but include weights/my home version of circuit & other x-training
    • Started PT (physical therapy) exercises 1.28.22 due to overuse of arthritic knees
    6) Participate in race or challenge events hopefully fewer virtual this year ~
    • started MapMyWalk app You Vs. the Year 1,022km challenge on Jan. 1
    • Frenzy on the Fox (River Trail) 5K on 1.21.22 ~ untimed event, per MapMyWalk 53.47 & ave. pace 16:30, frigid this year with wind chill at zero
    • registered for Seroogy's Valentine 5K on 2.5.22 ~ medico nixed race b/c inflammation in knee due to overuse & my arthritis = sad me but good for my knee
    • Bellin 10K on 6.11.22 (first time in person since 2019) ~ 1:41:02 ave. pace 16:27 first half 51:35 second half 50:26 & knees were fine :star: happy me
    • Packers 5K on 7.16.22 ~ 48:48 average pace 15:43 finished 37/81 in my age group (I'm oldest year in range haha)
    • Registered for Bellin Women's 5K on 10/1/22 (Packers 5K discount yay)
    • will register for Run for the Hill of It (trail) 5K on 10/8/22 (price goes up in Sept) ~ reconsidered due to knees on nature trails with rocks, tree roots & finishing up a very steep sledding hill... have decided not doing this year (maybe ever again = sad me b/c I love train events)
    • watch for other events to add
    • maybe Jingle Bell 5K in person this year? need to watch for
    7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together ~ excellent goal last two years to be continued
    8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states) ~ keeping this goal as well
    9) Continue to declutter bedroom, home office, former work from home space (a/k/a dining room) and basement ~ not much progress lately, at least dining room done
    Word for 2022: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,327 Member
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    pridesabtch wrote: »

    JFT Monday
    - up at 6:00 😀
    - Weigh 😀
    - Shower😀
    - Pick up mom by 7:15 😀
    - Take mom for CT’s 😀
    - Work by 10:00 😀
    - Work stuff :smiley:
    - Home by 5:00 :smiley:
    - Dinner out with hubby :smiley:
    - Stick to plan, mini-meals + dinner :smiley:
    - chill :smiley:
    - Bed by 10:30 ish :smiley:

    Had a nice anniversary. He bought me a new bracelet, aqua marine and gold. He's running out of gem stones I have sapphires, opals, diamonds and garnets. Aqua marine is not my favorite, but it is pretty. I need to take it to the jeweler to have it sized down a bit as it slides off my hand easily. After card & gifts he took me to dinner at a new restaurant. I stayed mostly on plan, though I did have a few cauliflower chips. Cauliflower chips are ok, but I'm guessing these also had some flour. Oh well... My weight is up a tad this week, but within a pound of my low.

    Supposed to go out to dinner again this evening, but with my Bible study group. It's an Italian place where they have my absolute favorite pizza. I may just have to go off plan and enjoy it, because my choices there are limited as far as low carb goes.

    JFT Tuesday (I can't believe it's only Tuesday)
    - Up by 7:30 :smiley:
    - Weigh :smiley:
    - Work by 8:00 :smiley:
    - Meetings all morning :smiley:
    - Mini-meals
    - Log food
    - Stay green
    - Make good choices at dinner
    - Do some laundry
    - Bed by 10:30

  • dvmmcw8273
    dvmmcw8273 Posts: 84 Member
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    WHY for Tuesday
    I am feeling lots of energy
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,605 Member
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    Hour commitment - After I finish my sweet potato, I won't eat again until after 5 pm. No more tamales today. Can still have my dose of metamusal.
  • emgracewrites
    emgracewrites Posts: 455 Member
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    Goals for 9/13
    - minimum 1300 calories ❌
    - Minimum 32 oz of water ✅
    - Yoga ✅
    - One household chore ❌
    - Work on my writing career ❌

    Today was one of the worst days I’ve had in a while. Anxiety and stress took away my appetite - my goal on MFP is 1600 calories and I barely managed 1,000 today 😥 Also didnt do anything creative because my stupid brain won’t focus on anything for more than five seconds at a time. Feeling so disappointed in myself tonight.
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,605 Member
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    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.
  • BayBlue22
    BayBlue22 Posts: 147 Member
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    9/13
    1. gloomy rainy morning, but will do my best to keep a positive attitude. ✔️
    2. Bring my best self to work today ✔️
    3. Weigh in ✔️
    4. Stay under 1500 net cals ✔️
    5. Guitar learning and practice. ✔️

    Just for today : 9/14
    1. Weigh in ✔️
    2. Stay focused at work
    3. Stay under 1500 net cals
    4. Get some rest and stay off screens after work.
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,568 Member
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    JFT Wednesday
    1. Park walk.
    2. School; journal. Links to speeches in assessment notes.
    3. Duolingo. Read research article. Outline blog post.
    4. Reading - In Order to Live. Update Goodreads.
    5. Write S&F and Clois!!
    6. Prioritize scripts in list. LIBRARY INTERVIEW.
    7. Organize office.
    8. Evening: Livestream. Dinner: Pizza. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! Update JFT.
    9. Bedtime: Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: crunches, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Lang8?
    10. Upcoming: Set up digital portfolio. Print voter registration sign for Oct. Check with D about trunk or treat and about signups for farmer's market and backpack blessings. Dems mtg Th Sep 15. Next Sat 6 Sept 17. Draft inspogram script 2. Wendy's avocado salad & spicy chicken nuggets on PC2V day M Sep 19! CTC Tu Sep 20 7P. R Lib Sat Sep 24 PC2V. Sat take Starbucks card on walk; LIBRARY. rethink_learning was yesterday; adjust schedule. Usher 9/30 Fri solo and 10/14 Fri w Lee. Oct 13 pack for weekend trip to visit family! NEED TO CHECK W LEE IF 10/7 WILL WORK.

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    End of 2018: 189.2
    End of 2019: 196.4
    End of 2020: 187.4
    End of 2021: 194.4
    Today: 207.4

    Long-term goals/progress

    1. Professional / read current research. 2. Professional / present at conferences. 3. Professional / publish scholarly articles. 4. Professional / observe student needs and develop supports. 5. Professional / complete a doctorate. 6. Personal / retire comfortably. 7. Personal / renovate house. 8. Community / local progress. 9. Community / time with friends & family. 10. Medical/fitness.

    1. Research: Five paragraph essay. How student attitudes affect standardized test results; student surveys.

    2. Presenting: Develop proposals for GCTE 2023. Promote YT channel. Invite guests.

    3. Publishing: Read one journal article weekly; respond in a blog post. Clois for CWG. S&F for YT channel. Goodreads purchase list for McKay’s.

    4. Observed student needs: Changing words between parts of speech (vocabulary/grammar). Synthesizing info from multiple sources, drawing conclusions (RI/W). EFFECTIVE transitions (W). Every day v everyday; any one v anyone (grammar). Sub/obj pronouns & structure (grammar). Poss v pl nouns (grammar). Short nonfic from Lat Amer/Africa/Asia (World Lit).

    5. Doctorate: Research programs, requirements, resources, cost, timeline.

    6. Retirement: Update name on JSSB acct. Check investments. Do years of service transfer? Theater CV. Entertainment experience. Duolingo/Lang8.

    7. House: Floor joists. Siding. Gutters. Floors.

    8. Local progress: Library. Theater. PC2V. City/county govt. Community kitchen. She Should Run vision statement. Ugly Christmas sweater / Hawaiian shirt. Push for diversity. Turn left!

    9. Friends & fam: Organize photos. Write postcards. Call weekly! Look for activities to do with friends. Purchase doll with long hair; practice French braid. Dance: tap, salsa, samba.

    10. Medical: YMCA classes. Lift @ lunch. Maintain @ 155 w defined muscle tone. Talk to PCP about feet (cannot do calf raises, pushups, planks, mountain climbers, etc.) Also back and shoulder pain. Why can’t I sleep better? Cadaver donation – waiting for official form and wallet card. Indochino Atlanta/Nashville. Dentist RS cleaning. PCP Oct 21 10:30 TEL. Therapy Sep 21 3P. Obgyn Mar 16 1P.

    WFTY: Focus. Bleh, I just double-booked myself AS OF LAST NIGHT. Two things came up that overlap and I didn't realize it.
    2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence.
  • emgracewrites
    emgracewrites Posts: 455 Member
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    Goals for 9/14

    - minimum 1300 calories
    - Minimum 32 oz of water
    - Yoga
    - Survive the work day without snapping at anyone or having a panic attack

  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,327 Member
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    pridesabtch wrote: »


    JFT Tuesday (I can't believe it's only Tuesday)
    - Up by 7:30 :smiley:
    - Weigh :smiley:
    - Work by 8:00 :smiley:
    - Meetings all morning :smiley:
    - Mini-meals 😀
    - Log food😀
    - Stay green😀
    - Make good choices at dinner😀
    - Do some laundry😞
    - Bed by 10:30 😀

    Did well at dinner last night. Had a grilled chicken salad instead of pizza, and I felt good about it. Didn’t do much else yesterday other than work.

    May go to Bible Study this evening.

    JFT Wednesday
    - up by 8:00
    - Weigh
    - Work from home
    - Mini meals
    - Log food
    - Drink water
    - Stay green
    - Bible Study
    - Laundry
    - Bed by 10:30
    -
  • dvmmcw8273
    dvmmcw8273 Posts: 84 Member
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    Wednesday WHY-
    I am feeling really good 😌
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,479 Member
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    Recap T 9/14 ~ Rain finally over & I'm so happy to see the sun!
    1) Walked dog 3.65 mi before work :smiley: happy dog & happy me
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks :mrgreen: 17K 40 floors 14/14 boom!
    3) Net calories zero / 96 oz. water :( Evening snack while waiting to leave for choir... this later start time is something I need to figure out. Net cals -256, sodium RED ack, fiber carbs & calcium good, protein low, water 80 oz (milk for supper instead)
    4) Fieldwork at MC 10:00 / finish GA-S & resubmit a$$t manager already gone & she's WFH on W... oh well, can wait until Th / T31 review notes / Facebook Live video / emails current
    5) Bank after work ~ replenished small bills for farmers market / grocery shop / hubby's health ins. updates ~ yay he took care of enrolling eff. Oct. 1 / choir rehearsal 7:30 / wash dishes / another ta-da? digital decluttering TA-DA!
    6) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / PRAY & Calm / 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work) :D a little better, but lights out at 11:00 later than I would like

    JFT W 9/15 ~ Dragging a bit with less sleep, but I'll plod through my workday with no rush. LOL
    1) Walked dog 3.48 mi before work :smiley: happy dog & happy me
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks
    3) Make tortellini pesto salad for supper / net calories zero / 96 oz water / no evening snacking
    4) T31 / catch up emails
    5) Update budget s/s / print ins. docs for hubby / check bird feeders & refill as needed / prep lunch & clothes for lunchtime hike Th / wash dishes (at least some) / another ta-da?
    6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / pray & Calm / 6:00 alarm (PT exercises before work)

    About me: Carmela
    Height 5'4"
    64 yrs old
    Reside in Green Bay, WI, USA

    2022 Goals: mainly updates from the last two years
    1) Weight 150#
    2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
    3) Post weekly weigh-in on JFT for accountability. Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I track daily on a separate app (for the visual). My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale.
    4) Take measurements & log on MFP every month end ~
    • 1.31.22 forgot to measure & log (DDS 8:20, quick stops at bread store & grocery essentials, then to mom & dad's for her bday)
    • 3.1.22 (still recovering from flu 2.23-2.25)
    • 3.31.22 maintaining not gaining
    • 4.30.22 barely maintaining
    • 5.31.22 ack
    • 6.30.22 ups & downs in June, but no worse at end of month
    • 8.2.22 up again ~ gah! (lazy in July & ate whatever I wanted)
    • 9.1.22 not doing so great eating-wise
    5) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x) ~ mostly walking dog, treadmill in winter, but include weights/my home version of circuit & other x-training
    • Started PT (physical therapy) exercises 1.28.22 due to overuse of arthritic knees
    6) Participate in race or challenge events hopefully fewer virtual this year ~
    • started MapMyWalk app You Vs. the Year 1,022km challenge on Jan. 1
    • Frenzy on the Fox (River Trail) 5K on 1.21.22 ~ untimed event, per MapMyWalk 53.47 & ave. pace 16:30, frigid this year with wind chill at zero
    • registered for Seroogy's Valentine 5K on 2.5.22 ~ medico nixed race b/c inflammation in knee due to overuse & my arthritis = sad me but good for my knee
    • Bellin 10K on 6.11.22 (first time in person since 2019) ~ 1:41:02 ave. pace 16:27 first half 51:35 second half 50:26 & knees were fine :star: happy me
    • Packers 5K on 7.16.22 ~ 48:48 average pace 15:43 finished 37/81 in my age group (I'm oldest year in range haha)
    • Registered for Bellin Women's 5K on 10/1/22 (Packers 5K discount yay)
    • will register for Run for the Hill of It (trail) 5K on 10/8/22 (price goes up in Sept) ~ reconsidered due to knees on nature trails with rocks, tree roots & finishing up a very steep sledding hill... have decided not doing this year (maybe ever again = sad me b/c I love train events)
    • watch for other events to add
    • maybe Jingle Bell 5K in person this year? need to watch for
    7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together ~ excellent goal last two years to be continued
    8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states) ~ keeping this goal as well
    9) Continue to declutter bedroom, home office, former work from home space (a/k/a dining room) and basement ~ not much progress lately, at least dining room done
    Word for 2022: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,605 Member
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    Hour commitment - After I finish my yogurt, I won't eat again until after 5 pm. I can still have my dose of metamusal.
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,073 Member
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    Back again..this time for good..sorted out my mobile bill. Well kind of...apparently I ordered the wrong contract for my phone and have a data only SIM. which (as it's been over 3 months) I now can't change. I will still attempt to get it changed but if not then I'm stuck with it for the next 9 months. But as my phone is dual SIM I can top up my old number with text and calling credit. Bit of a pain in the backside but atleast I have a plan B if they can't change.my contract.

    But either way. I'm back. And can start logging. Don't think I've done badly these last few weeks but it's hard to know for sure. And when I've been hungry I don't know whether I have space for the snack. I feel much better when I'm monitoring it because even if I do go over, atleast I know why.. and I can get back on YouTube to do my exercise so I have no excuse now!
  • emgracewrites
    emgracewrites Posts: 455 Member
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    emgracewrites wrote: »
    Goals for 9/14

    - minimum 1300 calories ❌
    - Minimum 32 oz of water ❌
    - Yoga ✅
    - Survive the work day without snapping at anyone or having a panic attack❌❌

    Today was even worse than yesterday in terms of calories consumed, water consumed, and anxiety levels. Just one of those days where I don’t feel like I’m good enough to meet any goal I set for myself.
  • BayBlue22
    BayBlue22 Posts: 147 Member
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    emgracewrites wrote: »
    emgracewrites wrote: »
    Goals for 9/14

    - minimum 1300 calories ❌
    - Minimum 32 oz of water ❌
    - Yoga ✅
    - Survive the work day without snapping at anyone or having a panic attack❌❌

    Today was even worse than yesterday in terms of calories consumed, water consumed, and anxiety levels. Just one of those days where I don’t feel like I’m good enough to meet any goal I set for myself.

    I hope your power within comes back tomorrow 💪💪💪
  • dvmmcw8273
    dvmmcw8273 Posts: 84 Member
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    @cschmitz110515 Tortellini pesto salad- YUM 😋
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,605 Member
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    Hoir commitment - ate a sandwich for dinner at airport. Another hour and a half to boarding. I won’t eat again until they serve something on the plane. In communicado for awhile !

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