Just for Today ..... Daily Commitment Thread- Start of a new year!
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Good morning to all.
I hope I can give you guys a reason to smile today.
A week ago I weighed 95.6 kg.
I got up today....stood on the scale.
94.0 kg
Lastly I wanna leave you with a great quote I copied from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
"BLOOD, SWEAT & RESPECT.
We give the first two & earn the third.
Congratulation on a great week, and on your weight loss!!
And I love your quote! Thank you for sharing that - something to think about.3 -
HGSmith0920 wrote: »
Had a really great talk with my mom yesterday. When I was a teenager and into my young adult years, I got into some pretty seriously crazy things. My mom knew bits and pieces of it but I really felt that it was time to tell her about all of it. And I did. And I could tell that some of it really broke her heart. She knew or suspected a lot of it but there was a lot that she had no idea about. But I can't tell you how awesome it felt to get that off my chest.
If I can save one person from going down that road, or escaping that kind of life, then that is something that I can feel good about and makes living that terrible life worth it.
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What a wonderful attitude you have . So proud of you! I have a daughter who was diagnosed with bipolar/schizoaffective. I am so very proud of her, for what she endures each day to get through the day. I am so proud of you for talking to your mother, and for getting that off your chest. Talking is the best thing -- it is how we understand each other, and know what the other is also going through!
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I joined two group challenges on MFP this week. I guess I am feeling desperate because nothing I seem to do seems to be sticking lately (except the calories). I am sabotaging my every move and my husband has not been helping by bringing me bowls of ice cream every night (which I DO NOT ask for) because he knows I've been stressed out. I asked him this morning to not bring me anymore beginning today and he understands. If I have to get up and get it myself, I have a better chance of talking myself out of it before I get to the freezer.
I am hanging up a motivational poster on our fridge and hanging up a cute little dress in our laundry room to remind me of my goal to feel more comfortable in my summer clothes by the time we go on a family houseboat trip in August. Even 1 lb a week would be 8 lbs by then and make a difference!
Since I really believe my success depends on tackling my health as a whole...I will post at least one goal each for my body, mind and soul. Thanks for letting me ramble everyone. I'm feeling a little down today, probably because I really, really hate cleaning out the basement for this stupid rummage sale when it's such a beautiful day! LOL!
Just for Monday, 5/29
1. Stay in the green
2. Week 1 of Kick *kitten* and Take Names challenge. I'm on Team Black!
3. Challenge of the Week / Week 1: If you Bite It, Write It.
4. Continue to declutter: Throw, donate, rummage sale piles
5. Grocery shop & veggie prep for week
6. Bike ride
7. Write out Advantage Response Cards and place copies strategically.
8. List 5 things I'm grateful for tonight, and journal.
Have a wonderful day everyone!2 -
For all our American friends...Happy Memorial Day!
I've already tracked my supper as we're just doing a simple cookout at home. I don't feel guilty or deprived having a veggie burger while others have beef burgers on bun. I'm happy w/the choices of sides I've made.
Kayaking was terrific yesterday. It gives me great joy to introduce this activity to newbies. You get a workout loading/carrying equipment & paddling. I did splurge on some things at the picnic and felt a brief pang of guilt. Then, I reminded myself that the gym is waiting for me tomorrow.
Re:Heavy weightlifting, I'm visiting a women's club that's part of our YMCA on Thursday. I'm keeping an open mind and my workout buddy will be joining me so I will not back out.
Pretracked most meals/snacks.
Hit the weights & floor at gym. It continues to amaze me at the youthfulness of the Seniors that frequent the Y. They are something to aspire to.
Adjusted calories to around 1,600.
Going to listen to Half Size Me this afternoon.
Will walk dog for thirty mins (possibly at beach if low tide & not storming or elsewhere).
Aiming for 150g of protein. This is still difficult, I will try to set up my meals with protein in mind.
20-30 min nap/count 20 breaths slow & deep.
Drink 8 cups of water.
My binging is under control! Such a big challenge. Drink protein smoothie if necessary.
It Always Feels Impossible Until It's Done - Nelson Mandela
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OConnell5483 wrote: »I'm feeling a little down today, probably because I really, really hate cleaning out the basement for this stupid rummage sale when it's such a beautiful day! LOL!
Now I feel guilty --- our subdivision is having a huge garage sale also next weekend. We started digging out stuff to sell -- I got lazy, and figured we would take the tax deduction instead. So made a trip to Goodwill yesterday - and more to take later. I just figured it was too nice to sit outside selling stuff for practically nothing. Plus, we live at the end of the culdasac, so we don't get the traffic like others do.
but good luck to you --- it is always such a good feeling to get rid of stuff!2 -
@joan6630 I suffer from bi-polar disorder as well! And have some pretty severe anxiety issues as well. Right now I'm medicated and am very glad that I am, but I am hoping that eventually one day I'll be able to be off of the medication and stay stable. It can be really tough some days, especially with the anxiety, but I have a great support system. Between the DH, my parents, some very close friends from my church and a bunch of my friends that either lived the experiences with me or picked me up during the aftermath, I can say that I am in a really good place these days. For a long time I wasnt okay. I dealt with a lot of hardship and complete insanity(did you see my pun there?) before I was able to pick myself up and get help. But I am so proud of myself for it! And your daughter should be proud as well!
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May I join in? Been having trouble starting logging then quitting then starting again, and having accountability and a group of friends to talk to would be quite helpful!
Just for Monday (now that Monday is 2/3 over):
Track everything, even if I'm not 100% sure the measurements are right- habit first, perfectionism later
Do bodyweight fitness workout
Get to sleep by 1 AM
Cook the cauliflower from my garden before it goes bad
I know 1 AM seems late to a lot of people but my sleep schedule is an even bigger struggle for me than my eating and exercise habits...3 -
@joan6630 you'd be proud of me today
I read that response card more than 4 times!
I'm starting to feel how I did back in the new year which is a relief, who knew a cold that started in mid Feb would put me off mentally for so long!
Anyway my goals for tomorrow are:
Be in the green
BDS Day 2
Drink 4 waters
And my (completely irrelevant) mental note of the day:
Don't let the baby eat raspberries on the sofa!!2 -
May I join in? Been having trouble starting logging then quitting then starting again, and having accountability and a group of friends to talk to would be quite helpful!
Just for Monday (now that Monday is 2/3 over):
Track everything, even if I'm not 100% sure the measurements are right- habit first, perfectionism later
Do bodyweight fitness workout
Get to sleep by 1 AM
Cook the cauliflower from my garden before it goes bad
I know 1 AM seems late to a lot of people but my sleep schedule is an even bigger struggle for me than my eating and exercise habits...
Yayy love new people joining!
I was the same. Stop start stop start.
Until I found this thread!
Do you have a scale to weigh/measure your food? Its very common for people to underestimate the amount of food they have (I was way off
) and I've been more on track when I weigh things 2 -
my partner is eating my favourite pizza
I shall resist.
I shall resist.
I shall resist.
I shall resist.
I shall resist.4 -
Kayaking was terrific yesterday. It gives me great joy to introduce this activity to newbies. You get a workout loading/carrying equipment & paddling.
Will walk dog for thirty mins (possibly at beach if low tide & not storming or elsewhere).
Aiming for 150g of protein. This is still difficult, I will try to set up my meals with protein in mind.
My binging is under control! Such a big challenge. Drink protein smoothie if necessary.
I have only kayaked a few times up in Minnesota at my dad's. He lives on a lake and I loved it! Not only is it a good workout, but water is what refreshes me, so it was also almost meditative to be out on the water kayaking by myself. Good for you!
I also think it is awesome that you live close enough to a beach on the ocean to take walks on! That's would be a dream come true for me!
I'm also trying to get my protein intake up, and this very well could be the answer to my late night binging. I cannot believe I did not think of it sooner! I am stuck in a rut, obviously!
I love this group. Always someone with knowledge or ideas that I find so helpful!1 -
OConnell5483 wrote: »I'm feeling a little down today, probably because I really, really hate cleaning out the basement for this stupid rummage sale when it's such a beautiful day! LOL!
Now I feel guilty --- our subdivision is having a huge garage sale also next weekend. We started digging out stuff to sell -- I got lazy, and figured we would take the tax deduction instead. So made a trip to Goodwill yesterday - and more to take later. I just figured it was too nice to sit outside selling stuff for practically nothing. Plus, we live at the end of the culdasac, so we don't get the traffic like others do.
but good luck to you --- it is always such a good feeling to get rid of stuff!
hahaha! Joan, don't feel guilty! Feel SMART! I keep asking my husband why we can't just cart it off to Goodwill instead. I'd rather have the tax deduction too! but it is our neighborhood rummage next weekend and he wants to try to sell some of it first. I've never had a rummage sale in my life, and now I know why!1 -
May I join in? Been having trouble starting logging then quitting then starting again, and having accountability and a group of friends to talk to would be quite helpful!
Just for Monday (now that Monday is 2/3 over):
Track everything, even if I'm not 100% sure the measurements are right- habit first, perfectionism later
Do bodyweight fitness workout
Get to sleep by 1 AM
Cook the cauliflower from my garden before it goes bad
I know 1 AM seems late to a lot of people but my sleep schedule is an even bigger struggle for me than my eating and exercise habits./quote]
Welcome Rowanana! Glad to have you join us! Sleep goes hand in hand for me with my diet. if I'm tired, I eat more crap....so I get it! I am trying to get better sleep at night too.1 -
my partner is eating my favourite pizza
I shall resist.
I shall resist.
I shall resist.
I shall resist.
I shall resist.
HAHA! The DH is eating some of my favorite ice cream next to me right now. But I ate a rather large dinner and am still kind of full, so I'm gonna pass on it. I'd rather hang on here and post my worries away! And I took a leaf out of your book and shaved my legs and washed my face with a anti-acne wash to try and tackle that problem. Time to do some things for me to make me feel better about myself other than losing weight!2 -
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OConnell5483 wrote: »OConnell5483 wrote: »I'm feeling a little down today, probably because I really, really hate cleaning out the basement for this stupid rummage sale when it's such a beautiful day! LOL!
Now I feel guilty --- our subdivision is having a huge garage sale also next weekend. We started digging out stuff to sell -- I got lazy, and figured we would take the tax deduction instead. So made a trip to Goodwill yesterday - and more to take later. I just figured it was too nice to sit outside selling stuff for practically nothing. Plus, we live at the end of the culdasac, so we don't get the traffic like others do.
but good luck to you --- it is always such a good feeling to get rid of stuff!
hahaha! Joan, don't feel guilty! Feel SMART! I keep asking my husband why we can't just cart it off to Goodwill instead. I'd rather have the tax deduction too! but it is our neighborhood rummage next weekend and he wants to try to sell some of it first. I've never had a rummage sale in my life, and now I know why!
Well - not sure if its smart or not! But I have done SO many garage sales - all the work, sit out there all day, and maybe make $50.00 if I am lucky. When I had baby stuff, those things sell fast. But the stuff I have now doesn't really sell all that well. So instead of having a garage sale, I'll probably go to our subdivisions garage sale and bring home more junk
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May I join in? Been having trouble starting logging then quitting then starting again, and having accountability and a group of friends to talk to would be quite helpful!
Just for Monday (now that Monday is 2/3 over):
Track everything, even if I'm not 100% sure the measurements are right- habit first, perfectionism later
Do bodyweight fitness workout
Get to sleep by 1 AM
Cook the cauliflower from my garden before it goes bad
I know 1 AM seems late to a lot of people but my sleep schedule is an even bigger struggle for me than my eating and exercise habits...
Love to have you join us!! I have learned so much from this group of people, but the most important thing, is that it has kept me going, even if the scale is not showing it! But I have learned so much from this group, and the accountability is great! So hope to have you join us!1 -
@joan6630 you'd be proud of me today
I read that response card more than 4 times!
I'm starting to feel how I did back in the new year which is a relief, who knew a cold that started in mid Feb would put me off mentally for so long!
Anyway my goals for tomorrow are:
Be in the green
BDS Day 2
Drink 4 waters
And my (completely irrelevant) mental note of the day:
Don't let the baby eat raspberries on the sofa!!
AWESOME JOB!!! And I won't even ask why you won't let the baby eat raspberries on the sofa 3 -
Excellent! Thanks guys for being so welcoming!
@Bex953172: I do have a scale but I'm not always going to be using it. I have a somewhat decent idea of portions because I was really strict about tracking for a year or two when I lived alone, so that helps. And using the scale is a hurdle that keeps me from tracking at all sometimes, hence "habit first perfectionism later." I also live with 3 housemates and 2 of 3 have a very negative view of food tracking so doing something obvious like weighing my food can cause more hassle than it's worth. They think any attempt to track calories is bad and promotes ED, and get on me because "I'm not fat enough to worry about that." It's kind of frustrating but I can deal. Weigh food when I can, estimate the rest of the time.
@OConnell5483: Yyyyup bad sleep and overeating are definitely a thing for me too. And +1 to kayaking! I love it! The calming effect of being out on the water is pretty incredible.2 -
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Just had an AMAZING idea
For those with index cards with reasons why they want to lose weight..
Take a picture of it on your phone
Save it as your wallpaper/screensaver
And boom. You've read it multiple times a day!!
I LOVE this idea! In fact, I just did it! Lol! I wrote them out, all nice and pretty, took a picture of it and made it the wall paper for my home screen and my lock screen. I also created a blank screen that has no icons on it, so that I can fully read them!
Thank you @Bex953172 for the wonderful idea!
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HGSmith0920 wrote: »
As for my goals for Monday, 5/29
1. Log all food and stay in the green
2. Go to the gym
Went for a walk instead because the gym was closed
3. Do laundry
4. Do some reading
5. Drink 64oz of water
6. Make a healthy dinner
7. Finish food shopping tonight
8. Watch the Stanley Cup Final!!!WOOT WOOT GO PENS!!!
Have a great day everyone!
Did two loads of laundry at the parents house, had a good chatch up session with dad, which was nice. Took my walk between the raindrops(brought an umbrella just in case) and stayed within my goals food wise. Fighting not to eat something before bed. I think I'll just drink a glass of water instead. Think I'm gonna go hit the hay soon though. I have work tomorrow and I really want to go to the gym andb finish food shopping before hand.
So here are my goals for tomorrow,
1. Get up when my alarm goes off, dont hit the snooze button
2. Log all food and stay in the green
3. Finish food shopping
4. Gym in the AM before work
5. Keep my drawer balanced
6. Make a yummy dinner
7. Lights out and tablet down by 10pm
Signing off for the night! Have a great night!
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Recap M Memorial Day 5/29 - Another sedentary day, in car round trip 5 1/2 hours.
Family reunion / picnic...try to make decent choices, and remember how I felt after overdoing on Sunday.
1) Eat in moderation, not just because the food is there = ate so-so, kept portions small and didn't pile my plate full of everything, had small portion of dessert, and one adult beverage. At least I don't feel bloated tonight. Guessed / logged food the best I could, totals in the red again, but special events are over and I'll be back on track on Tues.
2) Walk dog if get up in time before road trip...no promises = Sleep and hubby time more important, no dog walk.
Just for T 5/30 - have one last personal day at home
1) Back to eating "normal", keep net calories w/i 100 of green
2) Walk dog long route
3) Must dig up tea roses for co-workers
4) Floss
5) Bedtime by 10:15 & TV off, plan to walk dog W a.m. before returning to work1 -
OConnell5483 wrote: »Just for Monday, 5/29
1. Stay in the green.
2. Week 1 of Kick *kitten* and Take Names challenge. I'm on Team Black!
3. Challenge of the Week / Week 1: If you Bite It, Write It.
4. Continue to declutter: Throw, donate, rummage sale piles.
5. Grocery shop & veggie prep for week.
6. Bike ride Ran out of time!
7. Write out Advantage Response Cards and place copies strategically.
8. List 5 things I'm grateful for tonight, and journal.
Just for Tuesday
1. Stay in the green and hydrate
2. Stick to pre-logged meals and snacks tomorrow
3. Get up early when alarm goes off. Make this a new habit
4. Make a priority task list for work and complete top three items
5. No carbs/fruit after 3:00 p.m.
6. Take short walks throughout the day & listen to Optimal Living Daily and Half Size Me podcasts.
7. Beat step goal by 500
8. Unplug one hour before bed. Journal 5 things I'm grateful for today, read for a bit.
Have a great Tuesday!!!1 -
Good morning people.
So............
I get up today morning, stand on the scale & behold......... 94.6 kg.
Some how magically I gained 0.6 kg in a day.
Even though:
1. I had cycled 5 km in the morning.
2. Drank 3.5 liters of water the whole day.
3. Stuck to my calorie count (went over by about 70 cal)
I was devastated..........just wanted to climb back into my bed.
But I heard my mother's voice from downstairs.
In a moment I realized all the sacrifices she was making for me at the age of 52.
1. Get up @ 0445 hrs to prepare green tea for me.
2. Wake me up and motivate me to go out and workout.
3. Wait by the gate when I leave home for cycling.
4. Always be @ door when I returned home from cycling.
My mother is a working mother. She works from 1000 hrs till 1800 hrs, then takes care of the family too.
I realized that least I could do is give it my all, every single day.
So I freshened up, changed into my cycling gear & left home.
Yesterday I rode for 5 km.
Today I just upped the anti.
I rode 13.04 km in 35 min, burning 455 cal.
My point is that we search for motivation & reasons everywhere, but always its around us.
Maybe your parents, siblings, spouses or children.
The reason is right there in front of you.
What bigger motivation & reason do we need than our loved ones & most importantly OURSELVES.
I can read that we all face setback daily, we struggle, but then we rise again.
To all who have lived through this cycle, my big salute.
I know how devastating negative results are, but its all part of the journey.
I know this was a bit long, but just wanted to pour my heart out.
Just for today (30/05/17, Tuesday)
1. Stay in the green (I was advised not to say limit cos it sounds a bit negative, advise taken)
2. 2 liters of water during office hours, 3.5 liters in total
3. Log everything that enters the tummy
4. Walk for 15 min after dinner
Thank you guys for all the motivation.
Have a great day.4 -
Back from my weekend in Sweden. I was intending to log whilst there... however I realised pretty quickly that I wasn't going to bother, I had no idea what was in the food my friend was making and quite frankly I don't think she did either (she was pouring olive oil all over it liberally...)
I think it's probably a bit ambitious to expect to log when away. I've got a few weekends away this month, so think perhaps I will:
- write down what I eat (and how healthy I think it is) so I'm conscious of it
- set guidelines for myself to follow (e.g. no snacking, max alcohol units per day, etc) and focus on adhering to those
Feeling a bit rubbish today - not sure why but think it's a combination of asthma playing up, boyfriend being away, potential work stress today and weather being depressing! Need to be careful that I don't turn to food to make myself feel better. Will use happy music instead!
Today's commitments -
- Log everything I eat
- No snacks except one ryvita if hungry
- Choose something healthy at lunch
- Exercise class after work
- Be in the green with at least 100 deficit
- No alcohol
- 30+ minute lunch break
- Get outside at lunch and walk
- Listen to happy music!
- If getting stressed, make a cup of tea or meditate rather than eating
- Don't procrastinate - get something done! (Either one big thing or several small things)
- Focus on key priorities rather than getting distracted by non-urgent emails or other issues2 -
OConnell5483 wrote: »
It was awful! I had to first go buy it, then cook it (by this point I was practically drooling!) but I stayed out the room whilst he ate it! And thankfully he ate the whole thing!
I did indulge in a jaffa cake later on but A) I was actually hungry and B.) it fit in my calories and kept me in the green and C) (I actually had 2!)3 -
Excellent! Thanks guys for being so welcoming!
@Bex953172: I do have a scale but I'm not always going to be using it. I have a somewhat decent idea of portions because I was really strict about tracking for a year or two when I lived alone, so that helps. And using the scale is a hurdle that keeps me from tracking at all sometimes, hence "habit first perfectionism later." I also live with 3 housemates and 2 of 3 have a very negative view of food tracking so doing something obvious like weighing my food can cause more hassle than it's worth. They think any attempt to track calories is bad and promotes ED, and get on me because "I'm not fat enough to worry about that." It's kind of frustrating but I can deal. Weigh food when I can, estimate the rest of the time.
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Ah I can see how you get put off by using the scales, it must be hard having housemates who aren't supportive because you will want to keep the peace whereas if it was someone random you could just tell them to do one.
As long as you have a pretty good idea then that's good. I do have a better idea now myself but always weigh because it's easier for me
Don't let your housemates get you down!2 -
slittlemeister wrote: »Feeling a bit rubbish today - not sure why but think it's a combination of asthma playing up, boyfriend being away, potential work stress today and weather being depressing! Need to be careful that I don't turn to food to make myself feel better. Will use happy music instead!
Do not turn to food. I t will make you feel better in that moment but later on when you're in the red you will feel worse! And you can't take it back
Listen to happy music
Give yourself a pamper!
Get the legs shaved, eyebrows plucked, nails painted, makeup on!
If its the one thing I've learnt about being a new mum is to take time to take care of yourself!4 -
I have no idea why the heck I am up so early! I went to bed around 10:30 and usually sleep until I've reset my alarm about three times. But today I am awake about 2 1/2 hours beforehand! So I made a cup of coffee, had some oatmeal and am gonna hit the gym after I do a devotional. It's just so weird. And it was the morning after I decided that I wasn't going to hit the snooze button anymore! But why my body would tell me to get up at 5:30 am, I have no idea! Lol. But I did put in my JFT list that I was going to hit the gym before work, so now I can do that. Especially since work isn't until 11 am!1
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