Just for Today ..... Daily Commitment Thread- Start of a new year!
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*sigh*
My second night on the sofa!
All down to this stupid cough.
I’ve nicked one of my partners inhalers. Which is helping keep my airway more open so it’s easier to cough.
Just wish I could stay in my own bed!
Although I do get a completely undisturbed sleep down here it’s just the sofas not very comfortable! I can’t stretch out fully!
Gonna try drink more water tomorrow! Need to get the cold gone and more fluids should help right? Somehow..3 -
I totally missed getting on here last nite to post my goals. After having TWO bad days with eating sugar, I am finding how hard it is to get back motivated again. Those bad habits can come back SO quickly - but I'm not going to let them. I also forgot how Crappy I feel when I eat that junk. Why can't my brain remind me of this more often!
So my goals for tomorrow will be simple again .... to get back on track!
Friday, NOV 3
1. go to the gym - start the day out the right, positive way
2. log ALL food
3. stay away from anything with sugar in it. I have to detox the sugar out of my system
4. drink lots of water
5. be mindful of what I eat
6. get back on here tomorrow - be accountable.5 -
JFT Thursday
1. Water!
2. Sew Thea's dress and try on
and it fits!
3. Use up meat in fridge spaghetti sauce
4. Register appliances not yet
5. Chiropractor Made another appt for after retreat
6. Brush and floss
7. Bed by 10 :30
JFT Friday
1. Water
2. Shopping for last retreat supplies
3. Pack
4. Pool
5. Brush and floss
6. Bed by 10:303 -
Today
1. Green calories
2. 9 cups water
3. 10000 steps
4. Clean house before 4pm meeting
5. One chapter of homework done tonight
Today
1. Green calories
2. 9 cups water
3. 10000 steps
4. At least 3 miles at gym
5. All homework because it's due tonight!
And I have a big win to share! I'm in a Dietbet and didn't think I would hit my month 1 goal, but I weighed this morning and beat it by .7 pounds! I'm in the 160s for the first time since somewhere in my pregnancy over 2 years ago!5 -
Missed you all. We had a power outage for about 2 days at the beginning of the week. What a challenge! Then Halloween. Grateful to be getting back to normal.
Drink water 11 CUPS
Track meals today. I 'm glad to get back to this important habit.
Preplan weekend meals.
Healthier food choices. The Halloween candy is out the door except for 2 pcs for kids.
Walking dog in neighborhood.
Crunches & plank.
Donate candy to teen crisis home.
Journal.
Meditate.
Try to break the cycle of procrastination & look ahead to plan for events.
Bed by 10.
Looking fw to getting back to the gym tomorrow.
After Halloween, I bagged up any left over candy & put it in my car to donate. I was sitting in my car in traffic yesterday thinking "I could just grab a few pieces of candy while driving". Have to focus on controlling my environment.
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Joan- I caught the post about your daughter's split knee. Hope she's doing better & healing.
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@Saragirl2 Glad to see you back, sorry about the outage!
Recap R 11/2 - Rainy & planned non-dog walk day.
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work = Shortened workday (see #3) so fewer stairs breaks. Fitbit 8,110 steps, 250+ steps 10/14 hours & 20 floors.
2) Net calories green = Nope...red > 300
3) Pick up Kitty at vet & skip choir to keep eye on her / to-do list = Kitty home & only took four hours before she climbed into my fleece covered lap to snuggle with me...I've been forgiven.
I think busy-ness and stress of past three days took it's toll, only completed one to-do item & parts of two others, and that's ok. 
4) Glaze lemon zucchini cake = Nope (see #3)
5) Meal plan & make grocery list = Nope (see #3)
6) Unwind 9:30 / floss & retainers / bedtime & TV off 10:15 = Done / done / done
JFT F 11/3 - keeping list short & simple
1) Walked dog 3.43 miles before work, sky clear & enjoyed beautiful moon low over treetops & Orion = happy me & happy dog
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work
3) Net calories green
4) To-do list in evening / whatever gets done is fine
Happy Friday everyone!3 -
Holy cow. I have been terrible about getting on here the past few weeks. I really miss it when I don't! This has become a habit that I do automatically and it doesn't sit well with me when I am unable to!
Joan, I'm stealing your insightful goals today! I hope you don't mind. I need to get back to basics, especially with detoxing sugar from my body. I've been a bad, bad girl.
Just for Friday:
1. go to the gym or take a walk after work
2. log ALL food
3. stay away from anything with sugar in it. I have to detox the sugar out of my system
4. drink lots of water
5. be mindful of what I eat
6. get back on here tomorrow - be accountable.
Bexie, I hope you feel better soon!!!
Carmella What are you going to do in the morning now that the Farmer's Market is over!
Saragirl2 Glad to see you! Sorry to hear about the power outage. That seriously sucks. I go into a panic without my electronics!
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Right @joan6630 and @OConnell5483 you are now OFFICIALLY on a 3 day detox!!!
Prep some (low sugar) snacks for over the weekend to and beat this!
Does the US celebrate bonfire night? Or is that just us?2 -
Sign me up for the detox! I'm still here I am just lurking ..... life has had very little free time and way way way too much chaos. Update pending.4
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OConnell5483 wrote: »Carmela What are you going to do in the morning now that the Farmer's Market is over!
No alarm and sleep!
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@junodog1 and @Saragirl2 --- I missed you guys! Glad to have you back posting! @slittlemeister
- missing you. Hope all is OK?
@Bex953172 - your the best diet coach and encourager!! Thank you for helping us all. And .... BTW.... you are doing GREAT only gaining 5 pounds so far!!! Yes, I plan on going to the store and prepping lots of healthy snacks! And what is Bonfire night??? Here, when it gets cold outside a lot of people have outdoor firepits. We have one on our patio. But never heard of a bonfire nite! Sounds like fun .... have some hot chocolate, and make smores. Oh yes, I forgot, smores have sugar, right
@OConnell5483 - we can do this!! You have a lot of pressure on your with starting a new job, and leaving one that has been your worklace for so long. I am so proud of you. But remember how much better we all feel when we eat healthy. You have a new next chapter in your life, and it will be a great one I know!
@cschmitz110515 - you are my inspiration! You are watching the scale go down each week! I see you do so many floors - wow - 20 floors! I have been starting to use the stairclimber machine at the gym -- I am now up to just 10 floors! That is a hard workout!
@brittk2013 - congrats on getting into the 160s!! You are doing great!!
@bcTRAI - so happy to have you joining us! Another sewer! And the dress fits - what a NSV!
I would love to have you guys all join me on the detox!! I had such cravings ALL day yesterday -- and might I add, I was really crumpy!! I think sugar makes me not only more depressed, but grumpy! !!! But .... since there was no candy in sight, I did OK. I even gave my daughter the box of ice cream I had in the freezer. Get all those temptations OUT of the house!
But I got the nicest compliment this morning at the gym. One of the trainers there, Tina, told me she could really tell what I difference I am making. She told me that maybe the scale isn't showing it , but she could see how all my hard work is paying off. I felt so good. (It could be that she is just hoping I use her as a personal trainer, but regardless, it was nice to hear). So I've got to keep at this, and stay out of those 90s again!! And always remember what sugar does to me. Eating healthy, I feel so much better. Now, why can't I always remember this when I want to grab something sweet!!
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@joan6630
It is a UK thing lol!!
Some guy bombed parliament time ago called Guy Fawkes and now we build a big bonfire and put a man on it (not a real one obviously) haha and we have a firework display.
And the venues that do it all have like food stalls and fairground rides and stuff.
Although we’re going to one just down the road at the local church because it’s free! And it’s a 5 min walk and will be my girls first bonfire night so just keep it at a small venue!
There’s like a rhyme for the day and everything “Remember remember the 5th of November, the gun powder, treason and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder and treason should ever be forgot”
There’s more to it but that’s the bit everyone knows
Don’t know why I thought it would be in the US!
— on a side note for you all
My 3yo just said this to my 1yo
“Go away Marley, I don’t want to smell your poo!!”
Think someone needs a nappy change
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October to December 2017 challenge:
I can't remember when we started this challenge but here are my numbers so far:
Oct. 1st - 191.4 lbs
Nov. 3rd - 188.8 lbs
So... 2.6 Lbs down!6 -
PrincesseAly23 wrote: »October to December 2017 challenge:
I can't remember when we started this challenge but here are my numbers so far:
Oct. 1st - 191.4 lbs
Nov. 3rd - 188.8 lbs
So... 2.6 Lbs down!
Awesome!!!!! Keep going you’re already half way there!!1 -
WE HAVE A NAME!!!
Casey-Leigh 7 -
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Here is my numbers for the October challenge:
October Challenge ---- Goal is to lose 5 pounds by the end of the year. So my goal is to be at 186 -- or below!
October 1: 191.8
October 30: 187.5 (I have to work hard on this though, as I gained 2 pounds just from Halloween candy!!!)3 -
My numbers for the October to December Challenge
9/30 167.0
10/31 165.0
We'll see if I can keep it going with holidays and shorter days coming up.1 -
Friday, NOV 3
1. go to the gym - start the day out the right, positive way
2. log ALL food
3. stay away from anything with sugar in it. I have to detox the sugar out of my system Hubby wanted a shake at mcdonalds -- he had his chocolate shake, but I opted for a Strawberry/Bananna smoothie instead. 330 calories versus 880 calories - and no sugar!
4. drink lots of water
5. be mindful of what I eat
6. get back on here tomorrow - be accountable.
Tomorrow, sat Nov 4
1. log all food
2. gym in the morning
3. be mindful of what I eat
4. drink water!!!!
5. get back on here tomorrow - be accountable2 -
Here is my numbers for the October challenge:
October Challenge ---- Goal is to lose 5 pounds by the end of the year. So my goal is to be at 186 -- or below!
October 1: 191.8
October 30: 187.5 (I have to work hard on this though, as I gained 2 pounds just from Halloween candy!!!)
Joan you and I are almost identical!!! I was 187.4 in the last week of Oct but popped back up 1.5 lbs because of 2 cheat days and Tom. Lol. I hope that we can both see 186 before the end of the year!!! Keep up the great work!
And @Bex953172 we celebrate Guy Fawkes day in Newfoundland every year! I'm not sure why, but it's a big deal over there. Lol. I hope you had fun!!!
Also, I now feel like watching V for Vendetta. He cites that poem all the way through the movie!3 -
Yesterday
1. Green calories
2. 9 cups water
3. 10000 steps 9897 so close!
4. At least 3 miles at gym
5. All homework because it's due tonight!
Today
1. Green calories
2. 9 cups water
3. 10000 steps
4. No junk at the grocery store
5. Fold laundry3 -
PrincesseAly23 wrote: »Here is my numbers for the October challenge:
October Challenge ---- Goal is to lose 5 pounds by the end of the year. So my goal is to be at 186 -- or below!
October 1: 191.8
October 30: 187.5 (I have to work hard on this though, as I gained 2 pounds just from Halloween candy!!!)
Joan you and I are almost identical!!! I was 187.4 in the last week of Oct but popped back up 1.5 lbs because of 2 cheat days and Tom. Lol. I hope that we can both see 186 before the end of the year!!! Keep up the great work!
And @Bex953172 we celebrate Guy Fawkes day in Newfoundland every year! I'm not sure why, but it's a big deal over there. Lol. I hope you had fun!!!
Also, I now feel like watching V for Vendetta. He cites that poem all the way through the movie!
So do I! I love that film haha
Gonna scan the TV guide in case they show it!1 -
Recap F 11/3 - keeping list short & simple
1) Walked dog 3.43 miles before work, sky clear & enjoyed beautiful moon low over treetops & Orion = happy me & happy dog
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work = Fitbit 16,188 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 hours (boom) & 49 floors (plenty of stairs breaks at work plus home)
3) Net calories green = Green 85 & 12c water
4) To-do list in evening / whatever gets done is fine = Got quite a few to-do items done, stayed active good part of evening (did not log any activity for that, just dog walk)
JFT Sat. 11/4 - No definite plans w/ hubby today, but rainy so no yardwork. Have grocery & sundry shopping to do. Maybe a movie later?
1) Call dad to wish him happy 83rd birthday...so glad I visited them last Sunday
2) Walk dog if break in rain
3) Net calories w/i 100 of green
4) Drink >10c water...something I'm not as good at when spending day at home
5) Move clocks back 1 hour tonight1 -
Weekly Weigh-In = When I'm active I eat back calories / sometimes too much. My weaknesses: my sweet tooth, especially chocolate, and portion control. To be honest, I love food! I weigh myself daily and log weekly / posting my Saturday a.m. weigh-in here. [My digital scale only shows half pound increments.]
Height 5'4"
Age 60 finally remembered to update
GW #1: 150 in a livable way
GW #2: 145 normal BMI
UG Range: 140 - 145 [anything less is probably unsustainable]
November Goal = 163#
11/5/15 = 195.0 joined MFP with no real plan except It's. Not. A. Diet.
1/10/17 = 185.5 clearly not a regular on MFP / joined JFT, best group ever!
5/31/17 = 180.5 two end of month celebrations
6/3 = 177.5
6/10 = 179.5 pre-10K spaghetti supper night before
6/17 = 179.5 numerous meals away from home, several occasions w/ alcohol, happy no gain
6/24 = 178.0 fluctuated during week, but ended ok
7/1 = 176.0 Yay!!! Achieved June goal to stay <180
7/8 = 177.5 oops
7/15 = 176.5
7/22 = 175.0
7/29 = 174.0 saw at least one daily w-i below 174
8/5 = 174.5 dined out for Girls Day Out & ate Dad's cooking & baking
8/12 = 173.5 scale flirted with even lower numbers on daily weigh-ins
8/19 = 173.5 had couple of high calorie days
8/26 = 172.0 kind of a surprise
9/2 = 170.0 Woohoo! Officially overweight, not obese
9/9 = 171.5 backsliding, ack!
9/16 = 169.5 yay, the middle number is a six!
9/23 = 168.5 have lots challenges in upcoming week
9/30 = 167.0 met Sept goal to stay under 170
10/7 = 166.0
10/14 = 166.5 dined out 2 days with adult beverages plus wine & cheesecake at spa
10/21 = 166.5 dined out 2 days plus food day in office / no gain is good
10/28 = 164.5 very active week & watched CICO / reached October goal of 165
11/4 = 163.0 wow, really surprised at this, daily fluctuations very up and down this week (track as part of Just Give Me 10 Days challenge)
Reminder: Weight loss is not linear. At least not for me.
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OConnell5483 wrote: »
Just for Friday:
1. go to the gym or take a walk after work
2. log ALL food
3. stay away from anything with sugar in it. I have to detox the sugar out of my system I didn't abstain totally but I DID replace my normal bowl of ice cream with FF cottage cheese and blueberries. So to me, that was a huge win!
4. drink lots of water
5. be mindful of what I eat
6. get back on here tomorrow - be accountable.
Just for Saturday:
1. I will not work
2. I will go to fabric store for quilting material (leaving right now actually...)
3. log ALL food
4. Stay away from added sugar
5. Hydrate!
6. Only eat at the table and be mindful of what I'm eating
7. Body Groove workout
8. Be grateful, read Simple Abundance and write in gratitude journal
Every journey starts with one step....we can do this! One day at a time.1 -
JFT Friday
1. Water
2. Shopping for last retreat supplies
3. Pack
4. Pool
5. Brush and floss
6. Bed by 10:30
JFT Saturday
1. Water
2. Pick up Thea
3. Finish packing
4. Brush and floss
5. Bed by 10:30
This is the last day I'll be here for several days. The retreat I'm going to has no online signal available. I'm hoping to complete the quilt for my own bed. First one since I started quilting.
Have a great week!
@joan6630 I love making birthday dresses for little ones 2 -
Yesterday
1. Green calories
2. 9 cups water
3. 10000 steps
4. No junk at the grocery store
5. Fold laundry
Today
1. Green calories
2. 9 cups water
3. 5000 steps
4. Go for a short walk
5. Enjoy a meal with friends
6. Plan for the week ahead2 -
For the October to December Challenge
Start = 194
Nov 5 = 190.5
So far so good. Survived Halloween!3 -
Ah life. It floats us along then slaps us down to the ground, or underground. In everyday there is good and bad; we need to make sure we look for the good and keep our goals in mind.
It's been a little while since I have posted. The new baby had just arrived and she is doing well still today.
I had taken my daughters kitten and after two weeks I was able to return it. I think that her now-ex boyfriend had hurt it, intentionally or not. Kitty was in shock when I got her and slowly got better with the help of a vet visit.
Daughter and boyfriend broke up a week after I took kitty. In the process of that, my daughter was involuntarily detained for mental health evaluation as she threatened to hurt herself.
During this time I still had an obligation to my girls bowling team, who won their district championship and went to the state tournament. No win there.
Also during this time I got called to interview for a position. I made it through the screening interview and now I have a phone interview Wednesday. I really hope this is a fit for me and the company.
I had also taken my cat to the vet for a checkup and to look at some raised spots on him. The spots were biopsied and Duke has cancer. Still learning about that.
Had an overnight visit at my Mom's. She is being difficult and 'poor me' because she is having problems with a kitty fighting issue. It has her down.
In the last three months we have had three car accidents in the family. All have been the other parties fault. Now my husband is seeing an orthopedist, as his back is out of whack per the MRI and he definitely feels it. Not debilitating pain though. The cars are all fixable. I am afraid of what my insurance rates are going to be for the next few years.
I could use a week in the keys with some fresh fish on the grill and a drink in my hand. Since that is not in my immediate future I guess I better figure out what to do today - since it is noon already.
Just for today 11-5-2017- Clean horse barn
- Vacuum house
- Clean bathrooms
- Plan dinner for the week
- 10 K Steps
- 64+ oz water
- Log all food
- Wash Car
- Practice / study for interview
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