Just for today --- daily commitment thread

So today a problem arose that I wasn't expecting. I was stuck at the same weight for the last 2 weeks in May. So the first of June I recommitted myself to to not going over my 1200 calories per day. I have lost 7 pounds in 7 days.

Great- right?

Well...three times in this past week I have had to stop exercising because I was weak and feeling sick. Am I coming down with something? Is it my blood pressure??
Should I go to the doctor???

My dear (almost) daughter-in-law (who is about to start med school) pointed out that I have started jogging instead of just walking, I'm going to Zumba, Aqua-fit, lifting weight and working out at least an hour each day and some days 2 hours or more.

Hello! I'm not eating back all those calories! I wasn't even keeping close track of my exercise on my diary. I went back and checked and on the days I was feeling weak I actually ate the same number of calories as I burned in exercise. It never even occurred to me that I needed to eat more!

Duh! That's not okay! No wonder I couldn't exercise. So today I took it easy, had some extra snacks and ate a nice big dinner and now I feel fine. From now on I will be much more careful to match my calories to my exercise.

joan6630 wrote: »

kelsnewlife wrote: »

I just wanted to say to those struggling with depression / trauma background/anxiety ect...
No goal is too small. No goal is too small.
We fight. We work. We try. And when we can't, we rest so we can fight again.
.

So beautifully stated!

Thank you.
Today was my 41 st bday so I didn't diet or worry about calories or numbers, depression or weight. I hung out with my husband and laughed. It was a beautiful day.
Tomorrow, I start the climb again, but today, it was good to laugh.

Great success on daily goals everyone.

JFT - I will try to not overeat at the amusement park with my grandsons. Need to drink more water.

Just for today, Saturday, 6/6, I will eat when my body needs fuel, and for no other reason.

joan6630 wrote: »

Yesterday friday, June 5
1. Log all food
2. concentrate on more water
3. watch sugar grams --- THIS seems to be helping me some!
4. Either walk, ride my bike, or use my ellipitical

Yesterday was OK until evening again. I had some icecream snickers bars -- they were on sale $2.99 for a 5 pack. What was I thinking!! No sale is worth it. It was a stressful evening with our mentally ill daughter - she wants to move out again, hates living with us, etc etc. She has severe mental illness, so would be unable to live alone. Anyhow, I ate 4 of those darn snickers bars!
But --- I wrote it all down. I mowed the grass, and walked, so hoping I don't gain too much, and will try and make up for it the rest of the week.

SO just for today, again....
1. log all my food
2. remember to concentrate on water
3. watch sugar grams - went WAY over yesterday, so today I know I will be craving things.
4. exercise

I have tons to do today, so will read everyone's post later. But I hope you all have a great saturday!

Joan, I understand how living with someone who's behavior is very challenging can drive you to eat the treats. I buy stuff that I subconsciously know I'm going to turn to at some point in the day. If my daughter blows up or my kids are fighting I feel carrot sticks are not going to satisfy me once I've calmed everyone down. I have to work on not using food as a reward. The exercise has definitely helped me.

J4T Saturday
1. Eat really well, within my limits, but taking into account what will be spent in exercise.
2. Choose just 1 hours worth of exercise and don't push too hard and eat more before I exercise rather than after.
3. Get some extra rest just to be sure I've recovered from my foolishness.
4. Bible study.

Still not ok to exercise. I am hoping to get back on track tomorrow.

J4T Sunday
1. C25K
2. 1200 -1500 calories
3. Bible study

bri170lb wrote: »

Saragirl2 wrote: »

Does anyone struggle with avoiding social situations because of their weight/self image? I used to really enjoy going to celebrations, reunions, etc but lately I'm pulling away. I feel this way when it involves people I know & haven't seen in a while.
!

ME!

It's a major part of why I decided to get my act together. More and more I found myself dreading situations that I should have enjoyed. I personally love to plan big parties. I found myself dreading my own events!

I'm a little over half way to my goal and I have been getting out of the car to say hi to folks when a year ago I would have just let my husband do it while I waited in the car. And I have been having less and less stress about shopping and asking for assistance in stores.

My husband is hyper-social. He knows everybody, remembers their life stories, checks up on tons of people regularly and talks incessantly, which is great for our business but makes it really easy for me to hang back in the shadows.

I just joined a gym and that is waaaaay out of my comfort zone. I haven't done any workouts yet without dragging one of my kids along, but that is next step. As i have started to feel more confident about the way I look it really has become more and more easy to be outgoing.

Those are such great NSVs. I applaud the way you are approaching this process. I have found that, as the weight drops off, i have regained youthful vigour. Isn't it great to finally be doing something so positive for ourselves.

68myra wrote: »

I had an off day yesterday. it is what is it, and it's in the past.
JUST FOR TODAY, I will enjoy time with a friend, eat sensibly, and see a movie without eating popcorn.

Ha ha! I've stopped buying popcorn at the movies most of the time, but sometimes I just get the small one and eat half (It helps if you're a klutz and drop it when you sit down).

JFT - do not sabotage the whole weekend! Was over my calorie limit Friday & Saturday -- Today I will stay within calorie limits -- go walking, aim for 10,000 steps today (I wear my FITBIT, love it!); then tackle the list of chores one at a time and get done what I can and the rest will get done later in the week. Watch CAVS basketball this evening. Sounds like a nice day to me!