Just for Today ..... Daily Commitment Thread- Start of a new year!
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Getting off the sofa has become... challenging
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OConnell5483 wrote: »Good morning! I'm so happy to be back! The last few weeks have been just overwhelming. Friday I said goodbye to a company I had worked for for 23 1/2 years. Do you know how much crap a person can accumulate in their desk over 23 years? OMG! I had to get my projects caught up to hand off. Packed my desk. Taught my normal classes. I was working day and night, weekends too. It's been crazy. I took off 2 weeks between jobs and it hasn't sunk in yet that I don't have to work this weekend and that I won't be going back there tomorrow. This is life-changing for me and my husband both. We spent the whole day together yesterday. We had a birthday party for our granddaughter, then went to dinner and a movie. It has been a very long time since we had a day like that! I'm still physically feeling tired and not feeling quite "healthy", but I do feel happy right now.
When you think about quitting, think about why you started.
Welcome back!
I was thinking of how busy you must have been while MIA. So happy for you and your new opportunity. I hope you really take time for yourself these next two weeks. Just love the quote! 1 -
Recap Sat. 11/11 - Thank you veterans!
1) Walk dog...dusting of snow on ground this morning so tread carefully, no slip and falls this winter = Due to front door handle no longer working, had to wait for hubby to wake up mid-morning & had limited time. Walked 2.34 miles with only one slip on snow compacted by vehicles, no fall. Happy dog.
Getting my snow / ice legs back is always a challenge / when roads are too bad, have to switch to walking treadmill in basement and sad dog. 
2) Drink extra water to flush yesterday's sodium = 13c.
3) Net calories w/i 100 green = Totally goofy day: had to follow hubby to autobody shop (his keyed vehicle getting repainted), late lunch at Denny's & I cleaned my plate (so worth it), shopped for stocking stuffer chocolates at Seroogy's (wonderful chocolate shop) and of course ate a sample but did not buy out the store
Then went to movie / fortunately, hubby and I are not movie snack eaters. Ended by shopping at Home Depot for new door handle. How's that for Saturday date with hubby? After all that, I ate an apple and popcorn for supper and logged everything. Net calories red 253, sodium green and 13c water (had to flush sodium from Friday). 
4) Floss & retainers = Nope / nope
Summarize Sunday so far & goals
1) Bible class & church
2) Assisted hubby as he replaced door handle
3) Walked dog 3.28 miles & happy dog
4) Two loads laundry while watching Packers beat da Bears
5) Make apple crisp for work, bake acorn squash & wash dishes
6) Floss & retainers / bedtime & TV off 10:301 -
I LOVE to bake cookies, etc. It just doesn't seem like Christmas if I don't bake. Every year I tell myself, no baking, as we don't have any family anymore to distribute all the goodies. But then I think..... little grandsons need sugar cookies to decorate ... and thats my son's favorite cookies! So I end up baking a double batch of sugar cookies, and I probably eat half of them. Hubby will eat sweets if I put them in front of him. So I have to figure out something else to do besides Christmas baking -- or try and find recipes that are good but lower in calories! Any ideas you guys - besides Christmas baking??? I already to a lot of sewing, so thats not a substitute for me.
I was thinking about your Christmas cookie baking tradition and possible alternatives. What if you bake as usual, keep a few for family and friends, then donate the rest to a woman's or homeless shelter? I'm sure they would love that!1 -
If I wasn’t feeling sorry for myself already. I certainly am now.
I’ve now managed to pull a muscle in my back. But it’s hurts to do anything, even to breath at times unless I keep straight, stop bending down and don’t lift anything. But that’s pretty much what my day entails. Life goes on and I don’t have time to rest
Even letting the dog out for a wee is a pain because he pulls a little on his lead.
I’ve really not enjoyed this pregnancy as much as I’d hoped. I’ve just been plagued by every possible ailment and I just want to feel normal again! It’s just been constant since day 1.
Don’t know why I’m posting this tbh. Just like having a moan to my friends lol x
Bex, you know you can say whatever you want here! Hope things start going better.
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Oooo that’s awesome!!!
That might even be easier!
I might do that first and when it comes to me buying new clothes I’ll use my old jeans for bags. Or might make both! He’s gave me 3 pairs and their might be a fourth and 5th of mine lurking about!
You can make both Bex ---- use the legs for the rag quilt, and the "butt" part for your bags! I hope you feel better. This is what this thread is for .... we all need to vent! Hugs2 -
@bcTRAI What kind of retreat did you go on? Sounds wonderful! I love the quilt in your profile picture! Is that the one you worked on there? Pretty colors!
@Bex953172 Love jean bags! I had one years ago and it lasted forever. Great idea! and yes, Casey's quilt! I'm going to begin putting it together tomorrow. I sure hope you feel better soon, sweetie! Can your husband help you with the physical stuff for a bit? That has to be miserable.
@joan6630 I love that quilt!! Seriously! Love it! I'm a country kind of girl, so I love jeans and flannels. That's what I grew up in and still prefer to wear. My son has been asking for a jeans quilt. I think I will make one like this! Are those all 10" squares? I have quite a few 5" squares cut out of old jeans, but I'm thinking 10" squares might be easier. Very cool... Thank you about the new job! I've been really nervous but if when I see how happy my husband, my kids and my grandkids are about it, I am trying to just have faith that it didn't happen by accident and that it's going to be a good thing!
@cschmitz110515 Yes, I have been really busy! I haven't been able to really relax yet. It still seems so surreal and I keep feeling as though I'm going to suffer tomorrow because I didn't work this weekend...and then I remember I'm not working tomorrow! OMG! It's an amazing feeling... Hey, have you been to that Fresh Thyme Farmers Market on Oneida Street? I'd never been in there before. What a nice store! produce is really fresh. And how about those Packers?! Whoop Whoop!
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I did miss touching base with you all last week and look forward to getting back at it now.
Yes, the quilt in my profile is the one I was working on. It's not quite finished but I'm aiming at Christmas for total completion.
First, I need to make my brother a comfort quilt. On the way up to the retreat and for half the week I couldn't get the song "Time in a Bottle" by Jim Croce out of my head (for no apparent reason). By that point I realized I was thinking about my brother constantly too. He was diagnosed with ALS about a year ago and is going downhill like a race car. So I'm starting a quilt for him.JFT Sunday
1. Water
2. Thea's birthday party!
I'm amazed she's already 2
3. Pick up supplies for business trip
4. Get back on track
5. Brush and floss
6. Bed by 10:30
JFT Monday
1. Water
2. Back to work
3. Pull fabric for Mark's quilt
4. Brush and Floss
5. Bed by 10:303 -
Hi everybody!
I just finished a four day streak of not binge eating! The problem occurs when I am at work though. The people I work with have been driving me to eat. But I can’t use that as an excuse anymore. Until I get out of there, and have a new place to work, I just have to keep my focus on my target goal weight.
Today, I did everything on my list. Took all the energy in the world to shower. But once I did I felt so much better. My mother is probably going to need a total knee replacement. I’m scared for her. She’s 73, smoker, overweight, not in the best shape. Perfect blood labs though and she is wise. I haven’t binged over it- perfect excuse in the past. I realize I have to be strong for her too!
Goals for Monday:
1. Weigh myself
2. Coach call at 1130-12
3. Get ready for mom’s appointment and style my hair
4. Mom’s orthopedic appointment 130
5. Return to Ulta
6. Costco for gas and salad
7. Put nail strengthener on my nails
So far I really like CICO (Calories in and calories out). I am enjoying food so much more then I was on Weight Watchers. It truly is such freedom! To know I could eat whatever I want if it fits in my calories, and make adjustments along the way.
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Hi everyone,
so sorry I disappeared for so long... I came back from visiting bf last week and promised myself everyday to get back onto logging or at least on here. But then work got crazy and I also was fighting a cold (successfully, three days of sore throat and gone). During the weekend I was just so lazy and somehow I even thought it was better for me to not obsess about what and how much I eat for a while longer.
Short recap:
Even though bf likes healthy and thin, he was kind of shocked at how skinny I got. After I brushed away my mums comments to the fact that she wasn't aware of what healthy would look like any more (she was really skinny at exactly my age though!) this was an eye opener. I did my best while being there to just eat whatever and not bother about portion sizes. Bf is trying to lose weight though, so it was in a reasonable fashion anyway. Still... I came back and had neither lost nor gained. (We had fun though, visiting different English towns, going to Bonfire night with some of his colleagues and their adorable kids and just spending time together. The relationship in general needed this and I think benefited greatly from it.)
I went back to work on Tuesday, instantly got stressed and slightly sick. But at least my boss and supervisor offered me to work as a stand-in for our postdoc on baby leave next year, so now I am getting a contract until the end of September, which is a perfect safety net for me to finish my PhD. This and fighting a cold made me extremely hungry somehow, so I ate everything in site since Thursday. Which was good, as I finally put some weight back on at least.
But now things are supposed to go back to normal in general. I managed to get a birthday present for my dad this weekend and an idea for one for grandma... so all the things that hung over my head have lightened up finally.
I thought about not logging food for longer, but I feel I need to be able to be aware what I eat and still gain weight. Otherwise how will I ever maintain a healthy weight? So back to logging, at least to some extend (I did not measure yesterdays lunch curry, which will be my lunch today and tomorrow at work... I will guesstimate.)
I missed you guys (girls, mostly, as far as I know )! I am sorry I just left, but somehow to be able to get away from thinking about food and weight, I needed to take a break from the community, too. I will try to read up, but right now I am often very tired after work, so maybe that has to wait until next weekend.
Plans for today:
1) Log food again
2) Stay hydrated
3) Do a lot of work, but also read at least one more paper.1 -
Gaaah, I just wrote a mammoth post and then clicked send and it disappeared. So annoying!
Anyway... I'm back after a bit of an extended absence!
I was busy at work, and also was using my commute to watch House of Cards rather than post. I think I was avoiding, to be honest - I'd fallen off the wagon due to stress/feeling down. Then I went on holiday for a week, where lots of food was eaten.
So.... The October challenge is not going so well for me! I am quite a bit heavier than I was on Oct 1. I can't tell exactly how much as l still have quite a bit of holiday bloating/water weight going on, which should come off this week if I cut down/detox. I will post how I'm doing on Friday, by which time it should have come off.
The good thing is that I think I am done with over indulgence (for the time being, anyway). I'm feeling pretty annoyed at myself for letting it go, and am also feeling a real craving to start being healthy again. I feel too big, and my insides feel like they're coated in oil (I ate lots of tapas!). I am determined to get back on track and shift this weight I've put on, and then start going downwards again.
It's probably not going to be possible for me to get back to my Oct 1 weight AND lose another 5lb (and keep it off) by the end of the year. However I reckon it's perfectly possible for me to get back to it and stay there until the end of the year (and maybe even lose a tiny bit). That will set me up nicely for the New Year - I really don't want to have to start again in January (Jan is depressing enough!)
So, that's what I'll do.
Today's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- NO snacks except Ryvita (including the holiday snacks I brought for the office due to social convention)
- No alcohol
- Go to gym after work
- Be in the green with 300+ deficit
- 30+ minute lunch break
- Meditate
- Leave work by 5.30
- Be calm, whatever happens!
Glad to be back - I missed you all!
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Finally back on! Awesome to read about the progress some of you are posting-thank you for sharing!
Monday Weigh In 202-creeping back up! Need to make better food choices.
Getting house ready for my mom's arrival. Some safety concerns needed to be addressed b/c of her limitations. Can't wait to give her a big hug and spend some quality time with her.
Drink 11 cups of water.
Walk dog 30 mins.
Listen to to the new Half Size Me podcast.
Plan meals for the week.
Plan activities for the week.
30 crunches.
Prep veggies for snacking.
Early bedtime-aim for 9:30.
Plan menu for paint Nite fundraiser - be sure to add some healthy choices.
I've heard about this book called "The Morning Ritual". Has anyone read it? Heard it's very inspirational.
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Recap Sunday 11/12
1) Bible class & church = done / done
2) Assisted hubby as he replaced door handle = done
3) Walked dog 3.28 miles & happy dog Fitbit 15, 118 steps, 250+ steps 10/14 hours & 28 floors
4) Two loads laundry while watching Packers beat da Bears = done & done
5) Make apple crisp for work, bake acorn squash & wash dishes = done / done / done
6) Floss & retainers / bedtime & TV off 10:30 = done / done
Can't believe I forgot my CICO goal yesterday. Net calories green, sodium red & 12c water.
JFT M 11/13
1) Walked dog 3.03 miles before work...glad Saturday's snow melted, only patchy ice where road is shaded, not so dangerous to walk. Happy me & happy dog.
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work
3) Net calories green
4) After work: grocery shop / clean up pile of mail / review Teatime Holidays (borrowed magazine)
5) Floss & retainers / bedtime & TV off 10:15 (remember seminar all day Tues.)2 -
Welcome back @skymningen @slittlemeister @Saragirl2 @bcTRAI So glad to see everyone return, and the newbies @theyoginurse @70sjam !!! Sorry if I missed anyone. For a while, it felt like I was posting to myself. 3
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slittlemeister wrote: »So.... The October challenge is not going so well for me! I am quite a bit heavier than I was on Oct 1.
It's probably not going to be possible for me to get back to my Oct 1 weight AND lose another 5lb (and keep it off) by the end of the year. However I reckon it's perfectly possible for me to get back to it and stay there until the end of the year (and maybe even lose a tiny bit). That will set me up nicely for the New Year - I really don't want to have to start again in January (Jan is depressing enough!)
For the challenge, you can also just maintain. With all the celebrations coming up, I'm settling for maintenance. I've already decided that, on certain days, I will eat / drink what I want & NO LOGGING FOOD involved. Bonus if I lose during the challenge, but not required. 3 -
@cschmitz110515 you’re doing wonderful! Hello to everyone who is in the group! Please add me as a friend if you’d like to stay in touch with more accountability. My commitment and goals for today:
1. Do not binge no matter what (delay gratification, drink water, go to bed, walk away, come on here, think about goal)
2. Track all my food on here
3. Take mom to orthopedic doctor (she needs a knee replacement)
4. Costco
5. Return to Ulta
6. Prayer request for mom and her surgery
7. Send love offering to my church member for her event to celebrate on Dec 30
Going to get in bed early tonight because I didn’t sleep well. Have a wonderful day everybody! My goal is to laugh and stay strong to inspire my mother.2 -
skymningen wrote: »I missed you guys (girls, mostly, as far as I know )! I am sorry I just left, but somehow to be able to get away from thinking about food and weight, I needed to take a break from the community, too. I will try to read up, but right now I am often very tired after work, so maybe that has to wait until next weekend.
I'm glad you got a much needed break! Don't ever be sorry about just leaving when you need to! The whole point of this is to do what we need to do to feel good, and that's what you did! We are happy for you! 3 -
slittlemeister wrote: »Gaaah, I just wrote a mammoth post and then clicked send and it disappeared. So annoying!
Anyway... I'm back after a bit of an extended absence!
I was busy at work, and also was using my commute to watch House of Cards rather than post. I think I was avoiding, to be honest - I'd fallen off the wagon due to stress/feeling down. Then I went on holiday for a week, where lots of food was eaten.
So.... The October challenge is not going so well for me! I am quite a bit heavier than I was on Oct 1. I can't tell exactly how much as l still have quite a bit of holiday bloating/water weight going on, which should come off this week if I cut down/detox. I will post how I'm doing on Friday, by which time it should have come off.
The good thing is that I think I am done with over indulgence (for the time being, anyway). I'm feeling pretty annoyed at myself for letting it go, and am also feeling a real craving to start being healthy again. I feel too big, and my insides feel like they're coated in oil (I ate lots of tapas!). I am determined to get back on track and shift this weight I've put on, and then start going downwards again.
It's probably not going to be possible for me to get back to my Oct 1 weight AND lose another 5lb (and keep it off) by the end of the year. However I reckon it's perfectly possible for me to get back to it and stay there until the end of the year (and maybe even lose a tiny bit). That will set me up nicely for the New Year - I really don't want to have to start again in January (Jan is depressing enough!)
So, that's what I'll do.
Today's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- NO snacks except Ryvita (including the holiday snacks I brought for the office due to social convention)
- No alcohol
- Go to gym after work
- Be in the green with 300+ deficit
- 30+ minute lunch break
- Meditate
- Leave work by 5.30
- Be calm, whatever happens!
Glad to be back - I missed you all!
I'm right there with you!!! I'm so mad at myself for how badly I let myself go with emotional stress eating! I've actually been craving salads, which I NEVER crave, so I'm pretty sure my body is telling me STOP IT!!! So, let's just start over again today and take it One Day at a Time, One Meal at a Time! 3 -
SO happy to see you guys back!!!!! I missed you all so much!!!! Lots to read to catch up on everyone, but I love having you all back posting.
I am struggling also - did not post last nite, because I had a awful nite binging. First, made the mistake of buying a box of Rice Krispies treats - I think I ate like 5 of those little pouches. This time of year I struggle a lot. Both with seasonal/holiday depression, and just the time of year - too many goodies and junk around.
This is why we have to keep coming - especially from now until New Years. I always make the New Year Resolution to lose weight, and always do OK in January and Feb, but this time of year it is so hard. I just don't want to gain..... So for the October Challenge -- thats why I said even to just maintain!!!
I'll write more tonite - but, a big welcome to any newcomers also! You will love this group of people. And again, so happy to see you guys back !! With everyone's help, we'll all get through these holidays!
SO JFT, MOnday
1. detox again from sugar.
2. log all food
3. drink water --- min 6 glasses
4. already been to the gym - but lay out clothes for tomorrow
5. get back on here - be accountable
6. remember how much better I will feel come january if I don't gain weight
7. read response cards today to remind myself of why I want to lose weight
8. when wanting to cave into a craving - drink 2 glasses of water and wait4 -
OConnell5483 wrote: »Just for Sunday:
- Journal every bite and stay in the green I journaled every bite but overshot my calories by a few hundred. It's so hard to stay under 1200!
- 80 oz of water
- Meal plan for week I started...finishing up this morning.
- Plan healthy snacks Finishing up this morning also, as I make our grocery list.
- Start cutting fabric for baby quilt to send to (BEX) Started!
- Reach my FitBit step goal Nope. Sat too much today and watching the Packer game didn't help! But what a great game!
- Read success stories and look for ideas to incorporate into my new lifestyle.
- Listen to today's podcasts
- Read today's chapter for Simple Abundance book, write in my gratitude journal before bed.
- Start a "donate" box and declutter (Goal is a box a week.)
Just for Monday- Do not check email from old job! Let it go...
- Journal every bite
- 85 oz of water
- Weigh my portions
- 30 minutes of activity
- Bills & Budget for rest of month since I'm not working for two weeks between jobs.
- Work on quilt
- Add 5 things to donate box
- Listen to podcasts while quilting
- Read today's Simple Abundance chapter, Gratitude Journal (5 things I'm grateful for today) and meditate tonight.
@Saragirl2 I have not heard of "The Morning Ritual" but I love inspirational books so might have to look it up! 2 - Journal every bite and stay in the green
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Goals:
Starting weight: 225 Goal weight: 195
Body fat percent 12 Goal 8
Current climbing grade V3, 4 Goal 7
Moday goals:
1. 24 hour fast. It'll be over by 11 at night EST
2. Get back to hitting the heavy bag
3. Log in all my meals from the previous 2 days no matter how bad they are from the weekend.
4. 1 hour of Dumbell/Bodyweight workout circuit
5. Get a weekly eating schedule together
6. Get a 8-12 week workout schedule together
7. Yoga (super stiff this morning)
8. Hang board work.
Trying to aim for the middle of March to achieve these goals.
If anyone is into climbing or has a great nutriotion plan they have been using, I would love to hear about any pointers or tips that they use. Vice versa, if anyone would like some advice on gaining muscle, let me know.
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SO happy to see you guys back!!!!! I missed you all so much!!!! Lots to read to catch up on everyone, but I love having you all back posting.
I am struggling also - did not post last nite, because I had a awful nite binging. First, made the mistake of buying a box of Rice Krispies treats - I think I ate like 5 of those little pouches. This time of year I struggle a lot. Both with seasonal/holiday depression, and just the time of year - too many goodies and junk around.
This is why we have to keep coming - especially from now until New Years. I always make the New Year Resolution to lose weight, and always do OK in January and Feb, but this time of year it is so hard. I just don't want to gain..... So for the October Challenge -- thats why I said even to just maintain!!!
I'll write more tonite - but, a big welcome to any newcomers also! You will love this group of people. And again, so happy to see you guys back !! With everyone's help, we'll all get through these holidays!
SO JFT, MOnday
1. detox again from sugar.
2. log all food
3. drink water --- min 6 glasses
4. already been to the gym - but lay out clothes for tomorrow
5. get back on here - be accountable
6. remember how much better I will feel come january if I don't gain weight
7. read response cards today to remind myself of why I want to lose weight
8. when wanting to cave into a craving - drink 2 glasses of water and wait
I get pretty low and hibernate-y in the winter.
I think I read somewhere that Vitamin D can help because it’s darker we don’t get enough from the sun as we did in the summer m? But don’t quote me on that.
Also, about that denim rag quilt.
I can picture in my head doing the squares and washing it to get the frayed bits. That I can imagine and know I can do.
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Hello All!!
Sorry I have been MIA for several weeks. Unfortunately I have been on this roller coaster ride of pregnancy depression. Luckily I'm not overeating, just emotional and sleepy. Our family did go to the mountains last week / weekend to try and de-stress from everything. It was relaxing and enjoyable but when you have kids then you suddenly become the "babysitter" for everyone, so that is a bit annoying! Just because I do a good job with my children doesn't mean I want to raise your children, LOL (Sometimes I think my husbands friends forget this.) Well moving on from that little rant.....I still don't think I am completely recovered from my depression, but I am going to try to ignore it (if possible) and force myself into some-sort of routine. Now that I have reached the second trimester, I am feeling physically better. Therefore, I think I will be able to start on my elliptical and prenatal yoga again. That usually makes me feel better. Also the holidays are approaching, which makes me very happy. Since I have been so focused on school, I have not cooked a Thanksgiving meal in about 5 years or so. I love to cook so I am very happy that I have the time to cook a Thanksgiving meal this year. (A little traditional music, fresh cooked food and candles lit will go along way to setting a comfortable mood next week.) With all this said, hopefully I can overcome this silly depression. Life suddenly and abruptly changed as soon as that little pregnancy test turned positive.
Therefore, I plan to get back to my JFT postings and see if I can stick to a plan. I usually do so well, but these stinking hormones have me all over the place. My JFT for today will be slightly odd, we are in the middle of our remodel, we have delivery's of furniture coming, I have some grocery shopping and house-cleaning to do. So we will see, because we all know how delivery people can be ("sooo predictable and timely") LOL!!
Monday 11/13 JFT:
Regular A.M. routine for kids
Enjoyed nice breakfast with hubby
Cleaned and organized house for furniture delivery
Receive furniture delivery and inspect everything!!
Post JFT
Grocery List
Grocery Shop
Finish research project #2 and email mentor by this evening!!
Run by mailbox (kiddos have package from Grandpa )
Pick up kiddos & teeno from school
Elliptical ~ 20 min. (main goal is to just do something on my elliptical today!!)
Prepare dinner (dinner by 7 pm)
Prep backpack and meeting info for school tomorrow
Review research documents (necessary for meeting tomorrow)
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Hello All!!
Sorry I have been MIA for several weeks. Unfortunately I have been on this roller coaster ride of pregnancy depression. Luckily I'm not overeating, just emotional and sleepy. Our family did go to the mountains last week / weekend to try and de-stress from everything. It was relaxing and enjoyable but when you have kids then you suddenly become the "babysitter" for everyone, so that is a bit annoying! Just because I do a good job with my children doesn't mean I want to raise your children, LOL (Sometimes I think my husbands friends forget this.) Well moving on from that little rant.....I still don't think I am completely recovered from my depression, but I am going to try to ignore it (if possible) and force myself into some-sort of routine. Now that I have reached the second trimester, I am feeling physically better. Therefore, I think I will be able to start on my elliptical and prenatal yoga again. That usually makes me feel better. Also the holidays are approaching, which makes me very happy. Since I have been so focused on school, I have not cooked a Thanksgiving meal in about 5 years or so. I love to cook so I am very happy that I have the time to cook a Thanksgiving meal this year. (A little traditional music, fresh cooked food and candles lit will go along way to setting a comfortable mood next week.) With all this said, hopefully I can overcome this silly depression. Life suddenly and abruptly changed as soon as that little pregnancy test turned positive.
Therefore, I plan to get back to my JFT postings and see if I can stick to a plan. I usually do so well, but these stinking hormones have me all over the place. My JFT for today will be slightly odd, we are in the middle of our remodel, we have delivery's of furniture coming, I have some grocery shopping and house-cleaning to do. So we will see, because we all know how delivery people can be ("sooo predictable and timely") LOL!!
Im sooo glad you’re back!
But sorry to hear you’ve been feeling low. Tbh, I’ve been feeling the same.
I’ve been monitored closely by my Drs and stuff in terms of my medication.
I stopped going to antenatal appointments and they noticed. So got an appt tomorrow which I have to go to otherwise they’ll be doing a home visit and stuff and will have to ring social for more support.
But hormones do not help in the slightest!
Just when you think you’re having a good day it all goes pear shaped!
I find keeping kind of busy and making sure I get out the house daily helps!
So yeah a routine will probably help!
Sounds like you’ve been very busy anyway with a remodel too!
Bet that’s stressful!
But glad to see you back
I decided on a name. Casey-Leigh x3 -
Also, about that denim rag quilt.
I can picture in my head doing the squares and washing it to get the frayed bits. That I can imagine and know I can do.
But what goes on the back? (This is the bit I need to learn in terms of making stuff like this)
Just the denin. On the back, it just looks like you sewed all the seams. Denim is so heavy, there is no need to put a backing on or batting or anything!!! Here is a youtube video for you to watch if you want. (The video though shows that you put batting in between - don't do this.
There are 2 pieces that you sew together - a top and a bottom.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VNj1WO56iQ
The only thing that takes a long time is snipping all the edges, but I do a little at a time while watching TV. I love making them - you can also make them out of flannel, which makes great little baby blankets -- so soft! Let me know if you have any more questions! Love to have more people sewing - its my best therapy!1 -
I think I read somewhere that Vitamin D can help because it’s darker we don’t get enough from the sun as we did in the summer m? But don’t quote me on that.
We need sunlight to process the pre-vitamins, basically. I got a prescription of vitamin D last winter because I was feeling extremely tired all day, also depressed and generally slow and down. Honestly, I don't think it helped that much. I ended up taking a general multivitamin additionally and just working on my mental health myself. But it can help, the light deficiency just probably wasn't why I was feeling down.
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skymningen wrote: »
Plans for today:
1) Log food again Well, as said I guesstimated lunch and dinner. Because I got so hungry working late that I ate tomorrows lunch for dinner
2) Stay hydrated Lot's of water and tea
3) Do a lot of work, but also read at least one more paper. I read two papers, did some work. Not that effective though, for the number of hours I spend on it.
Just for tomorrow:
1) Log food
2) Stay hydrated
3) Read more papers (it helps me go forward)
4) Write at least a little on the thesis
5) Organize yourself at work
3 -
Im sooo glad you’re back!
But sorry to hear you’ve been feeling low. Tbh, I’ve been feeling the same.
I’ve been monitored closely by my Drs and stuff in terms of my medication.
I stopped going to antenatal appointments and they noticed. So got an appt tomorrow which I have to go to otherwise they’ll be doing a home visit and stuff and will have to ring social for more support.
But hormones do not help in the slightest!
Just when you think you’re having a good day it all goes pear shaped!
I find keeping kind of busy and making sure I get out the house daily helps!
So yeah a routine will probably help!
Sounds like you’ve been very busy anyway with a remodel too!
Bet that’s stressful!
But glad to see you back
I decided on a name. Casey-Leigh x
Casey-Leigh is adorable!!
Sorry to hear you've been having a rough time too. I really think having a plan and goal each day should help, my only caution is to not overwhelm myself! The remodel is a lot but thankfully my husband is the builder so I really do not do much other than approve his ideas, LOL!! (My husband is a builder and carpenter by trade, so I really do not have to worry.) Sometimes it is inconvenient because his paying clients take priority and our projects get paused occasionally. However, it is exciting because we are making our studio into a teenage-suit then turning his old room into a nursery. So that is fun to do!! It has been 7 years since we've had a nursery so we are starting all over again.
Well I feel good about being back on here. I appreciate you all allowing me to share my personal journey. Keep up the good work everyone!!1 -
Also, about that denim rag quilt.
I can picture in my head doing the squares and washing it to get the frayed bits. That I can imagine and know I can do.
But what goes on the back? (This is the bit I need to learn in terms of making stuff like this)
Just the denin. On the back, it just looks like you sewed all the seams. Denim is so heavy, there is no need to put a backing on or batting or anything!!! Here is a youtube video for you to watch if you want. (The video though shows that you put batting in between - don't do this.
There are 2 pieces that you sew together - a top and a bottom.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VNj1WO56iQ
The only thing that takes a long time is snipping all the edges, but I do a little at a time while watching TV. I love making them - you can also make them out of flannel, which makes great little baby blankets -- so soft! Let me know if you have any more questions! Love to have more people sewing - its my best therapy!
Love this video! Thank you for sharing!!0
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