Just for Today ..... Daily Commitment Thread- Start of a new year!
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Missed yesterday!
Buying a gallon jug to help me get in my water.
Walking dog at park, finally power walking again.
Planning meals for busy weekend.
Bake cookies for swap-eeeek!
Early bedtime, 9:30.
Make large salad for weekend.
Need to come up with 3 low fat/sugar treats for an evening snack-check out websites.
Have a great Friday everyone!
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Weekly weigh-in
Starting weight Jan 1, 2017: 217
Current weight Dec 1st: 187.0
Goal for end of December: 186
1st Goal weight:175
2nd goal weight: 170
(5'11" tall, 66 years old)
Progress so far:
Jan 1: 217
Feb 1: 211
March 1: 205.4
April 1: 202.6
May 1: 204.6
June 1: 200.4
July 1: 199.2
August 1: 195.6
Sept 1: 192.8
October 1: 191.8
November 1: 187.7
December 1: 187.0 -- I know this could have been so much better, but got way off at Halloween, and gradually trying to get back to "pre-halloween weight".
October Challenge: --- Goal is to lose 5 pounds, so goal weight for January 1: 186
Oct 1: 191.8
November 1: 187.7
December 1: 187
Goals for the Month of December:
1. Work to end the month of December at 186. This would meet my 5 pound challenge from October
2. work out at the gym minimum of 5 days a week
3. aim for minimum of 6 glasses of water a day
4. aim for minimum of 5 servings of veggies a day
5. aim for logging in and recording food minimum 5 days a week
6. gratitude journal every nite - 5 things I am grateful for to stay on a positive note
7. get on here EVERYDAY to be accountable
Borrowed from several another MFP posters:
If I don't do what I can today, I won't be able to do what I want tomorrow.
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Thurs, 11/29 -- last day in November! Where does the time go
1. log all food
2. NO stress eating! This isn't going to help us get all the work done we need to, and only slows me down
3. drink water
4. sew 5 more chemo hats tonite 12 hats made so far!
5. plan meals for tomorrow
6. get stuff ready to pack -- leaving saturday to spend 5 days with my grandsons!
7. get back on here tomorrow - be accountable!
Friday
1. pack
2. log all food
3. go to grocery store to have stuff for hubby
4. laundry
5. clean house
6. get ready for my flight to see grandsons -- eat healthy while I am there!4 -
@joan6630 - You are rockin it!3
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@ MLHC1 & Bex953172 - Your girls are super strong.
@ Saragirl2Saragirl2 - Happy Friday to you to. How about Celery & Peanut Butter?4 -
Missed yesterday!
Buying a gallon jug to help me get in my water.
Need to come up with 3 low fat/sugar treats for an evening snack-check out websites.
Missed you @Saragirl and @slittlemeister!
@OConnell5483 - the job sounds great! It was all meant to be!
I like the idea of the gallon jug. I have the hardest time getting my water in also - might have to do this myself!
Good luck on the cookies swap - this time of year is when I get in the most trouble also! Going to babysit my grandsons from saturday-thursday. Since they will be in school, I am going to do my xmas baking there --- that way the boys can decorate the xmas cookies, and I can leave the cookies there!
As for low fat evening snacks, I am going to keep sugar-free jello here at home. But I would love to hear of ideas you have. Evenings are my worse time for snacks - and I always seem to want cold stuff (like ice cream!).
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slittlemeister wrote: »
But I'm going to do it. This is me, committing to do it. You can all shame me if I don't. (Genuinely - I need some tough love sometimes).
I hope everyone else is doing well! Catch up soon.
There will be NO shaming on here!! I am also really struggling. This time of year, even if I'm just at home, I just want to eat junk food and sweets! I guess its my way of reliving the past, happier times, when my mother baked good cookies, and as kids with all my siblings, we just ate that stuff, and never had to worry about our weight.
But we are so happy to see you back.
I think a good goal is to just maintain through the holidays, and keep coming on here. Keeps us at least somewhat mindful.
You are doing great --- we'll all get through this together!6 -
For the October to December Challenge
Still better than I was at the start. And to think I thought 5 pounds was too little to target. HA!
Start = 194.0
Nov 5 = 190.5
Dec 1 = 191.6
I made a huge to do list for today. I just can't figure out who's going to do it.
Still lurking not very social lately, but life's OK.
~ Junodog1
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Thursday 11/30 JFT:
✔Regular morning routine for kids
✔Breakfast
✔Research (at university 9 am - 1 pm)
✔Lunch
❌Elliptical
✔Regular afternoon routine for kids
❌Dinner by 7 pm➡️8pm
✔Bedtime by 10 pm
Man o man, yesterday was a day of snacking for me! I haven't been extra hungry with this pregnancy but yesterday it seemed like I added 5 extra snacks to my day I know the baby is in a growth spurt according to the Dr. but they also say only 340 extra calories are needed. However yesterday 340 extra calories didn't satisfy my hunger, so I snacked more Not a good day to skip the elliptical, although I did walk on campus for 20 min. w/ my backpack so that helped I guess.
Friday 12/1 JFT:
Woke up late so the kids are having school lunches
Breakfast w/ hubby
House Manager Office Work, lol
Lunch
Walk Dog ~ 15 min.
Sm. Grocery Trip
Regular afternoon routine for kids
Elliptical
Dinner by 7pm
Family Movie Night
Bedtime after movie
Haha I know too well what you’re going through
I actually ate all the biscuits yesterday
All of them.
My OH and the kids were like wtf. They only had a couple each and I scoffed the rest. I just couldn’t stop!
And then I started on the crisps and then my partner put an end to the eating spree haha5 -
https://youtu.be/YzIW1Qd4-Lk
Here is today's 20 minutes. I have to modify due to my knees but it's a good one.4 -
JFT:
~Started december challenge ~Drink more water ~30 min eliptical ~drink less pop yes/yes/yes/not enough less4 -
OConnell5483 wrote: »
Just for Friday:
1. Stay in the GREEN
2. Ten 8oz glasses of water
3. Meet my step goal
4. Sign up for the employee Wellness program at work
5. One random act of kindness
6. Gratitude journal
I had a fantastic day! Tomorrow I am going to check out the gym membership that my new place of work offers. I'll lot on tomorrow with tomorrow's goals. I just feel so good tonight I thought I'd check in and check off my items!
Happy Friday!7 -
OConnell5483 wrote: »OConnell5483 wrote: »
Just for Friday:
1. Stay in the GREEN
2. Ten 8oz glasses of water
3. Meet my step goal
4. Sign up for the employee Wellness program at work
5. One random act of kindness
6. Gratitude journal
I had a fantastic day! Tomorrow I am going to check out the gym membership that my new place of work offers. I'll lot on tomorrow with tomorrow's goals. I just feel so good tonight I thought I'd check in and check off my items!
Happy Friday!
I am SO happy for you --- I can tell by your posts that you are in a much better place, and you sound so much happier!! This is the life you were meant to live!! And wow --- to have a gym membership!!!! Congrats to you for taking that leap of faith in this new job -- and in a new you!!!!5 -
Friday
1. pack All packed, and ready to get on a early flight tomorrow morning to be with my son and grandsons!!! While I will only see my son for the one nite (he has to travel on business, and asked me to come and spend time with the boys, as this is his week to have them), spending time with my grandsons will be priceless!! They are going through a lot --- and I am so happy my son asked me to come and be with them!
2. log all food
3. go to grocery store to have stuff for hubby
4. laundry
5. clean house
6. get ready for my flight to see grandsons -- eat healthy while I am there!
I will try and get on here while I am gone, but my goals for the 4 days I will be gone are very simple
1. buy lots of lettuce, veggies, and eat as healthy as I can while the grandsons are at school!
2. go out for a walk everyday on my sons acreage (I am hoping that Michigan is not too cold!)
3. drink lots of water
4. enjoy the time with my precious little grandsons
5. get back on here next friday -- be accountable!
I hope you all have a fantastic week!!! You are all the best! . I look forward every nite getting on here - seeing how we are all working towards our goals. This is a place to vent, tell about our struggles, boost each other up, and just be here for one another. So thank you for helping me on this journey.
When I started in January to lose weight, I figured by June I would be at my goal weight. I am realizing that as I get older, all the ups and downs it takes to break old habits, that it takes time. Some months I do great; other months I go backwards.
But this thread has helped me to never give up. I consider all of you my dear friends, so thank you!
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Friday 12/1 JFT:
✔Woke up late so the kids are having school lunches
✔Breakfast w/ hubby
✔House Manager Office Work, lol
✔Lunch
❌Walk Dog ~ 15 min.
❌Sm. Grocery Trip
❌Regular afternoon routine for kids
❌Elliptical
❌Dinner by 7pm ➡️8 pm
✔Family Movie Night
✔Bedtime after movie
Well today has turned out to be more eventful than I had ever wished for. I was sooo excited that the day was going productive and lunch was very pleasant. Then as I prepared to get on my elliptical (no joke) I received word that there was a suspect with a gun at my son's High School So I immediately loaded up my dog and rushed down to the high school. Swat didn't clear the school until a little past 4 pm!! Needless to say, my afternoon plans were all cancelled!! Thankfully our police controlled the situation, response time was 5 min and they apprehended all suspects. Luckily it is Friday, which gives everyone some time to take this all in. We'll see what develops from this. Sorry to ramble on about this drama, but it drastically affected my goals for the day
The most I'll acknowledge the silly, nonrelavent drama here on JFT, is to say.....I do not give attention to "cry babies" throwing tantrums. Therefore I will just continue with my regular JFT. I hope everyone is doing well and can overcome any negativity that is surrounding them. Be blessed and have a good evening / day3 -
OConnell5483 wrote: »OConnell5483 wrote: »
Just for Friday:
1. Stay in the GREEN
2. Ten 8oz glasses of water
3. Meet my step goal
4. Sign up for the employee Wellness program at work
5. One random act of kindness
6. Gratitude journal
I had a fantastic day! Tomorrow I am going to check out the gym membership that my new place of work offers. I'll lot on tomorrow with tomorrow's goals. I just feel so good tonight I thought I'd check in and check off my items!
Happy Friday!
I am SO happy for you --- I can tell by your posts that you are in a much better place, and you sound so much happier!! This is the life you were meant to live!! And wow --- to have a gym membership!!!! Congrats to you for taking that leap of faith in this new job -- and in a new you!!!!
Thank you Joan! I really believe this was meant to be! Very happy.
Enjoy your time with your grandsons. It isn't supposed to be terribly cold in WI, so I'm thinking Michigan should be pretty close to the same weather. Have a wonderful trip! We'll be here when you get back! xoxo2 -
Well today has turned out to be more eventful than I had ever wished for. I was sooo excited that the day was going productive and lunch was very pleasant. Then as I prepared to get on my elliptical (no joke) I received word that there was a suspect with a gun at my son's High School So I immediately loaded up my dog and rushed down to the high school. Swat didn't clear the school until a little past 4 pm!! Needless to say, my afternoon plans were all cancelled!! Thankfully our police controlled the situation, response time was 5 min and they apprehended all suspects. Luckily it is Friday, which gives everyone some time to take this all in. We'll see what develops from this. Sorry to ramble on about this drama, but it drastically affected my goals for the day
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Wow - that is scarry! We had a similar lockdown at one of the high schools near us yesterday- they spotted someone carrying a gun not too far from the school! It is so sad that little kids have to worry about things like this.
I am glad that everyone is OK! That would derail any exercise time for me also! But glad everyone is OK!4 -
Wow - that is scarry! We had a similar lockdown at one of the high schools near us yesterday- they spotted someone carrying a gun not too far from the school! It is so sad that little kids have to worry about things like this.
I am glad that everyone is OK! That would derail any exercise time for me also! But glad everyone is OK!
Thank you for understanding. It is sad that kids have to deal with these events but I believe every generation has their struggles. Luckily my son is very educated about evil existing in our world and he was not traumatized by the situation. However there were some who seemed traumatized. We do live in a Christian community so I believe the churches and schools will come together for all the kiddos.
@joan6630 I hope you enjoy your trip! Have fun, laugh, and don't stress over any silliness We all care about each other here and I know I'll keep on keeping on Be blessed young lady4 -
Internet/cable issues the last couple of days.
JFT Friday
1. MORE water
2. Quilt see 3.
3. Gift for secret Santa quite a hunt. I thought it would be quick but I ended up finding a couple of gifts for other people. In the end, success! Which is a good thing because the event is Sunday.
4. Clean stove see 3.
5. Brush and floss
6. Bed by 10:30
JFT Saturday
1. MORE water
2. Quilt
3. Clean stove
4. Pick up grandaughter for sleepover
5. Brush and floss
6. Bed by 10:30
5 lbs or even by year end challenge
October 4 .... 179
November 1 ... 180.2
December 1 ... 177
December goals
Going to take it easy. Work is super busy every December and I get worn out so...
1. Keep at this
2. Water
3. Be creative2
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