Just for today --- daily commitment thread

Well it looks like I'm on the every other day plan here. I need to get back to coming every day.

taxmom9093 wrote: »

1. Log everything I eat. I'm making progress but not perfect
2. Prepare food for lunch and snacks so I don't get into the goodies at work Yes, but I did get into the snacks too. Not as much as if I did not have better choices with me.
3. Focus on the moments. Work when there, time with my daughter when I'm with her, time with my husband when I'm with him. I need to keep working on this, but I am getting better.

Now Wednesday was not as good a day. Stress took over and I don't even know what or when I ate. I am taking today to regroup, forgive myself for past mistakes and get back on track. Just for today I will

1. make a list of work that needs to be done and PUT IT AWAY until tomorrow. It is my day off and I do not want to spend it worrying about what is coming tomorrow.
2. Move. Walk, pace, anything but do not spend the day in a chair or on the couch.
3. Log everything I eat.
4. Spend the day with my daughter, Spring break is almost over and I have today free.

I am taking this slowly today. I will be OK, but I am a little overwhelmed with how bad yesterday was. Have a good Wednesday.

I will try not to let stress get the best of me.I have chronic stress-related hormone issues, I've been working with my doctor for a few years to manage it, but this week work has been really pushing me.

Just for today.
1. I will not let the scale rule me.
2. Make better food choices and not loose control.
3. Don't over think it.
4. Up the protein.

Today, I will:
Push myself to walk tonight for 30 mins or more
Track
Keep my thoughts positive
Find a new dress online for a special occasion in August. Would love to be a few sizes smaller!!

Just for today I will not beat myself up for past failures! I commit to making a conscious effort to eat less sugar, eat more fullness-sustaining protein, and to pause before, during and after eating. Thank you for this thread and well-wishes to everyone else on this journey to better health!

joan6630 wrote: »

I don't even know how to begin to explain my day yesterday - other than I did absolutely terrible - a terrible binge. I know I am addicted to sugar. When I do not have sugar, I do so much better. I don't feel hungry during the day, and I feel more in control of my food intake. I eat healthier. Then I slip - I get over confident in myself. I think, I can have just one ice cream snickers bar. Somehow, that sugar gets in my system. The next day its another one. Still OK, as I was counting the calories, and they say don't deprive yourself - right. Well, for someone with a sugar addiction, this does not work.

Our little grandsons are coming for Easter, and I know sometimes things like Cadbury eggs or peeps go fast at the store, so I picked up some. I don't even know how much I ate last nite, but it was bad. I am guessing over by probably 2000 calories. The cadbury eggs are gone - yes, 4 of them. The 2 boxes of peeps are gone - yes, ate them all. Then it was protein bars, because there is chocolate in these also. It was pouring down rain, but I should have just gone out for a walk to get away from the sugar. Then - hubby ordered 2 boxes of oatmeal girl scout cookies. Those 2 boxes are gone (but not all my doing here!).
I can really see how someone with this sugar addiction can get so out of control.

Today I feel sick, and hungry. This is what sugar does to me -- makes me hungry, craving food all day long. And then I ask myself why can't I just use willpower, and stop eating this crap. But somehow, I just lose it.

So -- I start over again today. And my goal today is simple.

Just for Today
Count all sugar grams, and stay within MFP guidelines!!!
Do not let the cravings win

BIG HUGS to you Joan. I completely understand where you are coming from. I open the cookie jar for ONE cookie, the next thing I know 6+ are gone. Don't even know how it happened. It's frustrating too because so many people get on me for eliminating that stuff from my diet. They tell me I should eat in moderation and how can I survive without "treats." Bottom line, I do not HATE myself when I eliminate the sweets from my day. I buy a bag of Dove Dark Chocolate squares. For some reason, I can eat just two of those and not crave more. That is my treat. If I'm out somewhere, I will allow myself to have dessert. I will not bring the stuff into my house anymore, because I do not know when to stop. I make the kids store their ice cream in the outside freezer because I never look in there. Accepting that we are addicted to sugar is the first step. Knowing that one cookie, ice cream sandwich...whatever, leads to more is the next. You are not alone.

Joan and Rae: I totally understand. I was in a slump all week. Didn't feel good, got on the scale this morning and had gained 1.6 lbs. If I begin eating, it's like a complete downhill slide. I logged what I ate yesterday and it was a complete wreck. I decided that those days don't define me or that I'm a total loss because of it. I got back on track today. I'm going to the gym at lunch and work out for 1 hour then plan on going this evening if the kids haven't planned my evening for me.
I know I can do this. I want to be around 160 by June 1, which I know is doable if I persevere.
There is a great group on this thread. So......
Just for today 3/19
1) I will log everything I eat
2) Get in 1 hour at the gym at lunch and hopefully another hour tonight
3) Crochet for relaxation before I go to sleep
4) Take some deep breaths and know that all will be ok
5) Drink 6-8 glasses of water.

Everyone keep up the good work! We can all do this together!!

I'm starting day 1 on here... And love reading all the posts, I feel like I'm not alone in this struggle... Two years ago I was super motivated and lost 55lbs and reached my smallest point since high school! Then I lost motivation to maintain and the past few months have really gained back, so rather than beat myself up for slipping I intend--just for today--
1. To track everything I eat, and eat smart
2. Get my exercise in..walking & lifting
3. Drink my water

I want to maintain my journey this time and make these changes permanent in my life... Healthy changes... Permanent changes

azulvioleta6 wrote: »

Tuesday:
1. 12,000 steps
2. Do at least one workout
3. Eat well

Thusday
1. 12,000 steps
2. Lift weights
3. Ignore the sunshine and get some indoor work done!

Wow! Good job being so transparent about the bad days, and that is exactly what is beneficial for accountability. That takes courage, and no doubt, just typing the words in probably helped cement your resolve to do TODAY well February was my whoops month--whole pints of B & J plus donuts plus blah blah blah in each sitting. Yeah--I think all of us know how yucky we feel after that! It is wonderful to have a place to write truthfully and know that the response will be encouraging each other to do better.
Hurrah for all of you being honest! Get back on and don't give up!
For the times that I've been doing well, a couple things have helped me stay within bounds:
1. Chocolate is good for you!--at 70% or more dark! Joan and losingrae wrote about both sides: Milk chocolate will make a person eat ghastly amounts because the sugar triggers craving for more. But dark chocolate can be amazingly satisfying in very small amounts. It has phenylethylamine which causes your brain to release endorphins--the "feel happy" and relaxing hormone. It also has flavinoids which actually help reduce insulin resistance. i.e., an anti-diabetes effect. It improves circulation, and several other things. I love alloting myself my nearly daily bit of dark chocolate.
2. I also love nuts! So, I measure my 1/4 cup, and PUT THE BAG AWAY! Making it a little more inaccessable for seconds (thirds, fourths... ) helps. Nuts are really good for you and have the good kind of fat your body actually needs to burn the bad kind of fat.
3. When driving by Culver's Custard, "Just keep driving, Kate!" I've told myself I'll allot a chunk of cals. at some later date to enjoy a cup, but now is not a good time.

We all get tempted! It is so nice to have a place that wants to cheer each other on to keep going. Hope you several gals have peaceful, focused, successful days today!

joan6630 wrote: »

I don't even know how to begin to explain my day yesterday - other than I did absolutely terrible - a terrible binge. I know I am addicted to sugar. When I do not have sugar, I do so much better. I don't feel hungry during the day, and I feel more in control of my food intake. I eat healthier. Then I slip - I get over confident in myself. I think, I can have just one ice cream snickers bar. Somehow, that sugar gets in my system. The next day its another one. Still OK, as I was counting the calories, and they say don't deprive yourself - right. Well, for someone with a sugar addiction, this does not work.

Our little grandsons are coming for Easter, and I know sometimes things like Cadbury eggs or peeps go fast at the store, so I picked up some. I don't even know how much I ate last nite, but it was bad. I am guessing over by probably 2000 calories. The cadbury eggs are gone - yes, 4 of them. The 2 boxes of peeps are gone - yes, ate them all. Then it was protein bars, because there is chocolate in these also. It was pouring down rain, but I should have just gone out for a walk to get away from the sugar. Then - hubby ordered 2 boxes of oatmeal girl scout cookies. Those 2 boxes are gone (but not all my doing here!).
I can really see how someone with this sugar addiction can get so out of control.

Joan
Thanks for your honesty. I can so relate to this.
I can't have chocolate or biscuits in the house. Ever. If I buy them at the supermarket they are usually gone before I even get home. And it's only a 10 min drive. And yes, the whole pack of biscuits.
Luckily I live alone so don't have to keep snacks for anyone else. So as long as I walk past them in the store, I don't generally eat them
And sometimes I give in. Bag of chocolate buttons today, although within calorie allowance.
So... Thanks for posting and honesty.
Keep remembering you always have a choice, even when it doesn't feel like it.

Smiles. ☺

Friday's goals:
- go for it during bootcamp (which is taking place during an 85% solar eclipse over here in the SE of England!)
- stay within net calories
- bring energy levels down to calm & steady while my friend is here to stay tomorrow. He's been really unwell and I need to meet him where he's at and not be a jumping bean and tire him out.
- be so grateful for my health.

joan6630 wrote: »

I don't even know how to begin to explain my day yesterday - other than I did absolutely terrible - a terrible binge. I know I am addicted to sugar. When I do not have sugar, I do so much better. I don't feel hungry during the day, and I feel more in control of my food intake. I eat healthier. Then I slip - I get over confident in myself. I think, I can have just one ice cream snickers bar. Somehow, that sugar gets in my system. The next day its another one. Still OK, as I was counting the calories, and they say don't deprive yourself - right. Well, for someone with a sugar addiction, this does not work.

Our little grandsons are coming for Easter, and I know sometimes things like Cadbury eggs or peeps go fast at the store, so I picked up some. I don't even know how much I ate last nite, but it was bad. I am guessing over by probably 2000 calories. The cadbury eggs are gone - yes, 4 of them. The 2 boxes of peeps are gone - yes, ate them all. Then it was protein bars, because there is chocolate in these also. It was pouring down rain, but I should have just gone out for a walk to get away from the sugar. Then - hubby ordered 2 boxes of oatmeal girl scout cookies. Those 2 boxes are gone (but not all my doing here!).
I can really see how someone with this sugar addiction can get so out of control.

Today I feel sick, and hungry. This is what sugar does to me -- makes me hungry, craving food all day long. And then I ask myself why can't I just use willpower, and stop eating this crap. But somehow, I just lose it.

So -- I start over again today. And my goal today is simple.

Just for Today
Count all sugar grams, and stay within MFP guidelines!!!
Do not let the cravings win

You know what I think is so hard as we get older? We can be so on track for a couple weeks, eating right, exercising hard & staying away from the junk and then we hop on the scale & nothing lost or very small. Back in my 20's & early 30's, 2 good weeks I could drop a pants size. It was so much easier than it is now. I wish there was a easy fix but the truth is we live in a county of obesity, too big of portions & not enough movement. Most of us work more than 40 hours a week, manage the home front & are such giving women our own needs come last. Joan, you are already successful to me because you keep getting up after you get knocked down and you keep fighting!!!! That is what it takes, and as long as we keep fighting we will do this. You are a beautiful women and I want you to focus on one positive thing about yourself tomorrow. Every time we try we are that much closer to getting it right this time:)

Just for today I will
1. Go for a walk or go to the gym
2. Eat 1500 calories
3. Be mindful of my attitude and how it influences my actions