Just for today --- daily commitment thread
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vicky1947mfp wrote: »JFT - enjoy grandsons bd party with small piece of cake to fit within my calorie goal.
It is stressful here. Son's wife left him for another man and their baby was only 1 at the time. (What was she thinking????).
Anyway 4 year old and now 2 year old are having a hard time adjusting to all the shuffling back and forth. She said "they will be fine". Aargh!! Maybe for her but my son has no family here to help out. We are trying to come up (9 hr drive) as often as we can to give him some help when he has them.
Sad situation!!
Oh, Vicky, that just about rips my heart out!!! Will be praying for you, that you may minister grace and soothing into the lives of your grandchildren as you visit...God has placed you in their lives as a stable point--they will remember that in the midst of tumult! And just think of what you could do also even when you are away, to encourage them in letters which your son could read to them. They would have those words in their hearts to carry them through the years. Enjoy your time with your precious ones!
Thank you so much. I want to help them any way I can. Did not think about letters to such young children but I could draw some pictures along with the letters so it would make it more interesting to them. Thanks for the great idea.
BTW we did have a wonderful visit and BD celebration.0 -
vicky1947mfp wrote: »JFT - enjoy grandsons bd party with small piece of cake to fit within my calorie goal.
It is stressful here. Son's wife left him for another man and their baby was only 1 at the time. (What was she thinking????).
Anyway 4 year old and now 2 year old are having a hard time adjusting to all the shuffling back and forth. She said "they will be fine". Aargh!! Maybe for her but my son has no family here to help out. We are trying to come up (9 hr drive) as often as we can to give him some help when he has them.
Sad situation!!
Vicky, so sorry you are in this situation. My brothers wife left him when his youngest was only 1 yr old (and they had 4 children). She ran away with someone, and totaly left those kids. It is so sad, and you really wonder what they are thinking. Bless you for being there for you son and grandchildren. Even though you live a distance, any help I know will mean so much to all of them. God bless you all. Hugs
Thank you Joan. Your kind words mean a lot to me. I am just trying to be there for them. There is no road map for this situation. We are just doing the best we can and letting time pass to help heal these deep wounds. As mother, it just breaks my heart that I can't fix this.0 -
vicky1947mfp wrote: »
Am I reading this correctly that you have 8 children. 3 that went to camp and 5 youngers? If that is the case, you are doing great carving out time for yourself and MFP.
Yes, correct
--we've been blessed with 8 Lovelies. So proud of them!
Glad you had a good visit!
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Just for today...coming on late
1.) Make it to gym at lunch
2.) No wine tonight
3. ) work on finding more compassion for others, try to put myself in there situations to understand; even if that means I need to handle more of the responsibilities 0 -
@kwfitgal - I am proud of you for staying strong as you sent off your teens to camp. I know it is hard having them gone for awhile. I only have the one but he makes my day every single day! I am already getting sad that he going to be a freshman in HS next year.
@vicky- my heart goes out to you. I can relate. Please stay strong & do the best you can. It is so challenging when we see kids hurting and we cannot do anything to change the situation.
@joan- thanks for the "what if" thinking. I am going to try that. It makes sense.
Good to see you fiestyjojo, losingrae, brill, sara, azulviolet....did not mean to forget anyone. You are all doing great!!
Remember, take care of your body it is the only place you have to live!!0 -
Missed on 1200 calories and 8 glass of water yesterday. Too less consumed. Will try to correct the fall.
J4T
1. 1200 to 1500 calories with clean eating
2. 8 glass of water min
3. log everything
4. walk for 30 min0 -
kelsnewlife 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.
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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.
Happy 41st! Here's to a healthy, happy year. Do something special just for you!
Thank you, it was a beautiful birthday weekend. ..now back to real life
I got back to yoga today, tomorrow I start the hard work of dieting and tredmill again 0 -
JFT Tuesday
1.) Post goals
2.) Cardio at lunch
3.) 10,000 steps today0 -
Today, stay within calorie goals, work out at the gym if possible; drink water; watch CAVS basketball playoff game -- smile and enjoy my day!0
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aerochic42 wrote: »went to a crawfish boil last night and can feel all the salt today. so JFT, extra water -check, I know I drank more and sweaty workout after work to flush this salt out of my system
I should have been more specific. I walked around in the woods and got sweaty but more because of the increasing humidity than real effort.
JFT Tuesday. NO mindless munching when I get home before dinner.
- bodyweight workout at least one time through.0 -
JFT 7/06
1. Another writing deadline today. I have a load of these this week.
2. Get some gardening done. I have planters to fill.
The rain swept in so had to abandon this.
3. 10,000+ steps. under 3,000 today.
4. Under Basic calorie goal. Under go
5. 8 glasses of water and log it. managed this one, just
Hooray! The sun is shining this morning so I should get out. Yesterday was so wet. [/quote]
It rained, and was very cold. After lunch, I had a sudden plunge in the blues pool. Quite a shock as I am not normally a down person. After wallowing for a few hours I decided that I was just over-tired, (up till well after midnight) so gave myself the day off. Watched a few feel good movies after dinner and had an early night.
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Sorry somehow managed not to post my JFT yesterday. Doh!
See above for what I found when I went to post today.
I almost deleted it but decided to post. Everyone has bad days.
JFT 9/06
1. Work on my tote bag project in Craft this morning.
2. Give the Art presentation I prepared yesterday.
3. Keep to the meals I posted on MFP this morning. That should keep me under goal.
4. 10,000 + steps/30 minutes cardio
5. Hit my daily writing deadline.
6. Remember to hit Post Reply
Have a great day.
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vicky1947mfp wrote: »JFT - enjoy grandsons bd party with small piece of cake to fit within my calorie goal.
It is stressful here. Son's wife left him for another man and their baby was only 1 at the time. (What was she thinking????).
Anyway 4 year old and now 2 year old are having a hard time adjusting to all the shuffling back and forth. She said "they will be fine". Aargh!! Maybe for her but my son has no family here to help out. We are trying to come up (9 hr drive) as often as we can to give him some help when he has them.
Sad situation!!
Vicky, this made me feel very humble. You have so much to deal with and yet you find time to come on here and cheer others on. You are so inspirational. Thank you so much for caring.
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1. Stay in cal. limitJFT 8 June:
1. Stay in cal. limit--
2. Drink 3+ pints water/tea--
about 2 pints
3. Some sort of exercise--30 min.-- Rearranging heavy things in garage
4. Work on rest of graduation party prep: i.e., clearing out garage for tables!!!-- Almost done!
5. Bible/prayer-- Got some in
2. Drink 3+ pints water/tea
3. Some sort of exercise--30 min.
4. Work on rest of graduation party prep: i.e., clearing out garage, prep...
5. Bible/prayer
This week is zooming by, and I'm quite preoccupied...God's grace to you all today as you try to achieve your goals!!
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Hello, I am not new to MFP.. helped me lose 20 when i was getting divorced.. of course i was quite motivated... I gained almost 40 now since i met my new husband who is a larger man, but the best thing ever that has happened to me. I am now trying MFP again and this time thought maybe the community might help... Ruby70, I have a lot of the same things here... youngest will be a freshman, trying the C25k. Started over today... so I like the JFT mantra. JST goals today, log food, do c25k and be positive about myself... whew.. that last one... tall order!
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yesterday
1. Drink all my water
2. LOG everything I eat!
3. Exercise.
Did not do so good yesterday. But the good thing, is that yesterday is OVER, and today is a brand new day!
so just for today, Tues June 9
1. LOG all my food
2. Ask myself before eating something -- is this thirst or hunger?
3. Get on the ellipitical or a walk or something physical
4. Relax, and think positive. Things could always be worse.
I have our adult daughter living with us, with severe mental illness. Yesterday her doctor increased her meds again. It is hard, as she gets better, attempts to work, only to get worse and need medication increases. So hard to understand, and sometimes overwhelming not to worry about her future. But thankful in that she is with us, she is safe. So this, if for no other reason, I need to stay in the best shape I can so I am here as long as I can be for her. She is 37, and my husband and I are in our mid 60s, so I worry about what she will do when we are no longer here. But -- food is not the answer. Prayer and hope are.
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azulvioleta6 wrote: »
Monday:
1. 12,000 steps 13,564
2. swimming and gardening
3. stay under 100G carbs
Tuesday:
1. 12,000 steps
2. lift heavy things
3. 10+ freggies0 -
yesterday
1. Drink all my water
2. LOG everything I eat!
3. Exercise.
Did not do so good yesterday. But the good thing, is that yesterday is OVER, and today is a brand new day!
so just for today, Tues June 9
1. LOG all my food
2. Ask myself before eating something -- is this thirst or hunger?
3. Get on the ellipitical or a walk or something physical
4. Relax, and think positive. Things could always be worse.
I have our adult daughter living with us, with severe mental illness. Yesterday her doctor increased her meds again. It is hard, as she gets better, attempts to work, only to get worse and need medication increases. So hard to understand, and sometimes overwhelming not to worry about her future. But thankful in that she is with us, she is safe. So this, if for no other reason, I need to stay in the best shape I can so I am here as long as I can be for her. She is 37, and my husband and I are in our mid 60s, so I worry about what she will do when we are no longer here. But -- food is not the answer. Prayer and hope are.
my heart goes out to you. I have an adult daughter with a mental illness. She currently refuses to take medication, would not live by the rules of the house and we made her leave. She is finally living in an apartment, but far, far from stable. OY VEH. yes, prayer and hope. this one is only 22, and i wish i could just "hold my breath" until she comes out the other side.0 -
june 9: Just For Tonight:
I will eat dinner at a restaurant, without obsessing over every calorie, and without going hog-wild. moderation with regard to food is a goal i'm still working towards.0 -
Just One Day sounds like a great motivator. It keeps you accountable daily & keeps you on track.0
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Just One Day sounds like a great motivator. It keeps you accountable daily & keeps you on track.0
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feistyjojo wrote: »Tuesday's goals
- hit calorie target
- - get emergency appointment at dentist... I can't take this pain for much longer!
Didn't hit calorie target. Comfort ate tonight after a day of bad toothache and resulting headache.
Did get to the dentist, have antibiotics and am hoping that this time tomorrow it will be starting to get better. Really, really hope so!
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debthomas2 wrote: »Hello, I am not new to MFP.. helped me lose 20 when i was getting divorced.. of course i was quite motivated... I gained almost 40 now since i met my new husband who is a larger man, but the best thing ever that has happened to me. I am now trying MFP again and this time thought maybe the community might help... Ruby70, I have a lot of the same things here... youngest will be a freshman, trying the C25k. Started over today... so I like the JFT mantra. JST goals today, log food, do c25k and be positive about myself... whew.. that last one... tall order!
Welcome debthomas- I look forward to supporting each other. I got on the scale this morning & was up a lb. I know that may not seem like a lot but since last June I am up 14 lbs, I just cannot shake it. I go down a few & then back up. I got discouraged when got on the scale but then decided I just have to keep trying. I think my biggest challenge is finding the time & feeling really stressed & burned out after a day at work. I just don't have any energy left. If I can pull myself away at lunch to get to the gym it helps but today it was too busy to be able to leave the office. I am the manager & that is just how it goes. I guess the positive is job security!!!0 -
Joan- I am thinking of you & you are in my prayers. You are making a big impact on your daughters life & you are truly an angel.
68myra- you are also in my thoughts. I cannot imagine how hard that must be as a mom to not be able to protect her. Keep your faith & I hope she becomes more stable.0 -
vicky1947mfp wrote: »
Am I reading this correctly that you have 8 children. 3 that went to camp and 5 youngers? If that is the case, you are doing great carving out time for yourself and MFP.
Yes, correct --we've been blessed with 8 Lovelies. So proud of them!
Glad you had a good visit!
Wow!
that is special. Can't even imagine how busy you must stay. I only have two grown sons. But we do have 5 grandchildren. 0 -
@TerriRichardson112 - I have to spend some time doing for me to get away from problems. We all have them (problems).
If I don't take care of myself ( mentally and physically) I can't take care of others.0 -
yesterday
1. Drink all my water
2. LOG everything I eat!
3. Exercise.
Did not do so good yesterday. But the good thing, is that yesterday is OVER, and today is a brand new day!
so just for today, Tues June 9
1. LOG all my food
2. Ask myself before eating something -- is this thirst or hunger?
3. Get on the ellipitical or a walk or something physical
4. Relax, and think positive. Things could always be worse.
I have our adult daughter living with us, with severe mental illness. Yesterday her doctor increased her meds again. It is hard, as she gets better, attempts to work, only to get worse and need medication increases. So hard to understand, and sometimes overwhelming not to worry about her future. But thankful in that she is with us, she is safe. So this, if for no other reason, I need to stay in the best shape I can so I am here as long as I can be for her. She is 37, and my husband and I are in our mid 60s, so I worry about what she will do when we are no longer here. But -- food is not the answer. Prayer and hope are.
Sending prayers up for you and your daughter. You are right that you need to take care of yourself to be able to be there for her.0 -
Just for today, I will:
1. Drink 80+ ounces of water. DONE
2. Take the credit for and be happy I drank all my water today.
3. Prep my meals for tomorrow.0
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