Just for today --- daily commitment thread

Oh Joan, I'm so sorry that you are having to deal with so much. I am praying for you and your daughter. Please promise us that just for today, you will take extra good care of YOU!

Joan, you have my prayers and support, and i'm so very sorry. I've been in your shoes, and it sucks. The only thing i can imagine that would be worse is if the attempt gets completed. there's nothing that can prepare you for hearing your "baby" say they want to die. there IS hope though, and i sincerely wish for you and your daughter to find something that works to get her through this as quickly as humanly possible! hugs to you, and as Bri advised: take extra good care of YOU! one minute at a time.

68myra wrote: »

Just for Tuesday,
1. physical therapy appt
2. lunch out with dear friend
how does one classify a 1000 calorie meal 3. don't overeat at that lunch
4. dinner out? (fundraiser for sports program) ORDER SALAD
5. middle school band concert (avoid "refreshments")
6. smile and be grateful
30 min is better than none7. take an afternoon walk

Just for Wednesday,
1. resist the urge to punish myself for yesterday
2. under 15 grams of sugar for the whole day (nope, that is not punishment)
3. PT/foam rolling
4. take a looooong walk and lift tiny weights
5. plan a healthy dinner
6. drink a lot or water or herbal tea or both
7. send positive vibes joan's way

@joan6630 My heart goes out to you. It's so difficult to deal with! Prayers for you both. As @bri170lb says, taking care of yourself is vital at this time. You need to be strong for both of you.

JFT Tues 8/12

1. Pre-log/follow through; 90+ mins of Cardio/flex/physio; 8000+ steps ; Drink 8 cups water.
2. Attend Craft group
3. Get those pesky Christmas cards done after lunch
4. De-clutter 30 minutes

Today I picked out an angel card, and an attitude adjustment card. I haven't used them in a while.
I am concentrating on being loving and Beauty.
If you have Inner Beauty it will shine out.

May your heart be touched by joy today.

I had a fine day yesterday, but ran out of time for writing cards. So:

JFT Wed 9/12

1. Pre-log/follow through; 90+ mins of Cardio/flex/physio; 8000+ steps ; Drink 8 cups water.
2. Get those pesky Christmas cards done after lunch
3. Go shopping for groceries

JFT - Wednesday

Wishing everyone a positive healthy day
1. Not feel guilty about taking a day off from exercising
2. Drink at least 8 glasses of water
3. Approach work projects with an ' I got this' attitude
4. Resist afternoon sweet temptation

Joan sending prayers for you and your daughter. Your daughter may not feel that she can tell you everything that she is feeling, because it would upset you soo much. It is family members that try to make sense of why something like this has taken place, the person doesn't always know, their actions are taken at that moment in time. They are not selfish they just can't find a way out of the dark depression that has taken over at that moment.

If she wants to talk to someone, I am not judgmental, I am willing to listen to her so that she can find the best way to move forward. If she wants to she can send me a friend request and I will privately message her. It may also be helpful for her to receive Person Centered Counselling, she would not receive advice but they would listen to her and ask her questions around how is she feeling, what does she think would help her. They would get her to do all the talking and eventually she will find her own answers and identify what support she would like. Everything is confidential and would be ongoing until she is ready for them to stop.

Her suicide attempt is a cry for help, she needs to know that you are there for her and that when she feels down that you will listen to her. It is really difficult and you will also need support and guidance to help you come to turns with what is happening to your daughter. JFT listen to what your daughter is saying, you may think it is not important. Remember to your daughter it really is important, it's her life.

JFT:
1. Stay away from sugar
2. Gym time
3. Eat with mindfulness
4. Recognize and enjoy small moments throughout today - especially with family

Hope you all find success and happiness with today

Saragirl2 wrote: »

WellingTX-congratulations on the new pup. Great to see how they accept us as part of their pack. Lots of work but worth every chewed sock!

Had our prior puppy for 14 years, vowed we wouldn't do another. We made it eight weeks.

I_Golf wrote: »

I am restarting today, so...
Just for today, I will log every bite and I will drink at least 48 oz. of water.

Welcome! You can do this.

shrcpr wrote: »

JFT, 12/08

1. Stay within calorie limit
2. Walk the dogs
3. Cardio workout 45 minutes on the elliptical at the gym
4. No alcohol

JFT 12/09

1. Stay within calorie limit
2. Walk the dogs
3. Strength workout: Push Circuit 2
4. No alcohol
5. Get in some extra walking since no cardio today

bri170lb wrote: »

J4T Wednesday
1. Have a good breakfast before leaving home
2. Be very careful eating lunch out today
3. And dinner out...yikes!
4. Jogging on treadmill at gym while kids are,at youth group.- Was busy from 730 am to 1030 pm and did not get to the gym
5. Day 10 of Ab Challenge - couldn't get this done either

J4T Thursday
1. Take breakfast lunch and snack with me to work
2. Get to the gym
3. Day 10 of Ab Challenge

JFT - Be Good.

JFT - Thursday
1. Do my 30 min Jillian Michaels workout
2. Drink more water
3. Think about what I'm going to eat before I get hungry
4. Stay under my calorie budget

Just for today: I want to eat healthy every meal today and drink at least 8 cups of water.

WellingTX wrote: »

I will express my wellness mantra twice.
I will stay within my calorie budget for the day, not giving up on this one.
I will work out for 60 minutes today.
I am expressing gratitude for the nice warm days we're having. Felt great to walk.

Good day

Verbalized my reasons for becoming healthier twice
Well within my calorie budget, made good choices
Worked out for 36 minutes but remained active most of the evening

For today:

I will express the reason's I'm becoming healthier out loud both morning and afternoon
I will stay within my calorie budget for the day and not overindulge
I will work out for 30 minutes today
I am expressing gratitude for powerful advice that has been phrased many different ways but the core message is consistent. It doesn't matter how many times we get knocked down, it matters how many times we get up.