Just for Today ..... Daily Commitment Thread- Start of a new year!
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Very late logging in today, just catching up. Sorry to see drama return, but I flagged that post as abuse as I feel it's totally out of line. I am not upset or offended by any post except disrespect. As I've posted before, each person here has their own journey, and we are here to be supportive & respectful of each journey.
I will continue to post here. You are all my JFTers! I look forward to this thread every day.
@OConnell5483 You sound so happy in all of your recent posts! So glad for you.
@joan6630 Have a great trip! The highs in Green Bay over the weekend are above normal (mid to upper 40s) so hope that's warm enough for you in MI.
Glad to see so many regulars return! And I hope the newbies find inspiration and support here as I have.
Recap R 11/30
1) Walked dog 3.08 miles before work, saw 1 bunny in semi-darkness & happy dog
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work = Fitbit 14,665 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 hours (boom!) & 41 floors
3) Another leftovers day / net calories green / lots of water to flush sodium = Net calories green & 15c water
4) After work pick up new eyeglasses & race packet for Sat. event = Done & done
5) Floss & retainers / bed & TV off 10:30 / Friday day off work & delivery of new washer & dryer = Done / nope / yay
Quick recap of F 12/1 - vacation day for myself & hubby
1) Walked dog 3.39 miles & happy dog
2) New washer & dryer delivered, first new ones since 1990...have to study to learn how to do laundry!
3) Classic holiday movie date with hubby & saw It's A Wonderful Life in theatre instead of TV...I still cried at end, like I always do
4) Net calories w/i 100 green & 10c water
5) Fitbit 13,009 steps, 250+ steps 10/14 hours & 13 floors
Sat. 12/2 goals:
1) Walk Jingle Bell 5K in 45 minutes
2) Pick up birdseed order at Wildlife Sanctuary
3) Drink > 10c water
4) Net calories green
5) Laundry with new machines / don't mess it up
Have a great day everyone!3 -
Awhhh I missed all the drama
The post has been deleted so I can’t read it now!
Damn the time zone!
I’m assuming it was something against me?
@mmartin7613 Please don’t leave.
This was something that happened a while ago. And (whatever she said) she just started up again! Don’t let random people on the internet get to you. It’s pretty laughable that someone even tries to start a fight on the internet?
I’ve really enjoyed you coming on sharing Videos and that and we want this thread to help you not make you feel uncomfortable. You just gotta ignore the *kitten* sometimes.1 -
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 / day
That sounds utterly terrifying!
Was it a child or adult with a gun?
How is your son? Is he okay?
The one thing I don’t understand about the USA is your gun laws!2 -
Dear Posters,
It looks like the issue in this thread was an isolated incident. I am glad to see the rest of the thead seems to be staying friendly and supportive, so keep it up! Just a reminder, if there is an issue in the future please report it to moderators and we will take care of it, no need to engage someone who isn't being very kind. If you are unsure how to report posts this link explains it: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10007789/flagged-content-reported-posts-warning-points#latest
Thanks for your help,
4legs
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4legsRbetterthan2 wrote: »Dear Posters,
It looks like the issue in this thread was an isolated incident. I am glad to see the rest of the thead seems to be staying friendly and supportive, so keep it up! Just a reminder, if there is an issue in the future please report it to moderators and we will take care of it, no need to engage someone who isn't being very kind. If you are unsure how to report posts this link explains it: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10007789/flagged-content-reported-posts-warning-points#latest
Thanks for your help,
4legs
MFP moderator
Thank you for reopening!
A lot of us really enjoy this thread and the support it offers!
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@slittlemeister and @cschmitz110515 Thank you! I am feeling so much less stress it is almost like I don't know what to do with myself! I know that I haven't really dug into the meat & potatoes of the job yet and it will get much busier...overwhelming at times, especially since I'm learning...but I believe it will be a different kind of stress and I'm super excited about the move. I really feel it was the right one. There are so many "little things" that are better for my particular life already that I feel like it was just meant to be at just the right time.
@MLHC1 I would have been terrified! I'm so glad your son is okay and that nobody was hurt!
Today is Saturday and I don't have to work!!! WHOOP WHOOP! (Sorry...just had to say that! LOL)
Just for Saturday:
1. Stay in the green
2. Ten 8oz of water today
3. Reach step goal plus 200
4. Go to Titletown Brewery's Craft Show if I can find my daughter to go with me!
5. Sew on quilt.... @Bex953172 It's getting closer! Part of me wants to at least show you the materials but I want it to be a surprise!!!
6. Seize the day and do whatever else I feel like doing that brings me either peace or joy.
7. One random act of kindness
8. Unplug tonight, write in gratitude journal and read.
Big hugs to the group! You're all awesome and such good friends to me, in my heart. Keep up the great work!3 -
slittlemeister wrote: »Hi everyone!
I've been taking a bit of a break from posting lately - I've got lots going on at the moment and have decided to take a little break from daily posting to free up some time for other things that are important to me (learning French!)
I am keeping an eye on what's going on though as I want to know how you are all getting on!
@OConnell5483 Happy your new job is going well so far! Definitely a good decision. If nothing else, isn't it nice to have a change!
@Bex953172 Sorry to hear you are not having a great pregnancy at the moment. I agree that once your cough shifts it will be easier. Have you tried Beecham's All-in-one? (The liquid one). For me it works wonders. I'd ask the pharmacist whether it's ok in pregnancy though as its powerful stuff
I'm still in the October-December challenge and I will post how I'm doing weekly throughout December!
So here we go, December 1st....
October 1st weight: 168 lb
December 1st weight: 171.25 lb
So overall, not doing so well!
BUT - what this doesn't show is that on November 1st I was actually about 175 lb but just didn't log it. October was a bad month for me, I got into a negative mindset and it kind of spiralled.
I decided 'enough is enough' though and am now on my way back down.
Am determined to lose those 3lb before Christmas, and then maintain that weight. I know I can do that - it is perfectly achieveable for me. I am actually quite lucky in that my body loses weight pretty easily when I manage to stick to my calorie targets, and actually I seem to lose weight slightly faster than MFP predicts. It's a mental battle for me really - STICKING to the targets is the problem!
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.
I just want you to know I'm right there with you! Although I was still posting when I could, I was not reaching most of my goals because I was so stressed out and just gave up. Didn't care. Even bought larger sweaters to hide my increasingly growing carb belly. I have gained weight since the beginning of the year. I think life just took over my brain and I just felt like everything was out of control.
But I'm also feeling like enough is enough and I am determined to at least reach the 160's by end of December.
I've noticed in this new job that I care more about what I wear and how I look. I'm meeting with executives almost every day and in my old job I was in a basement where I never saw anyone...wore jeans every day. Big difference~
So....This is me committing to it right along with you! Feel free to kick me in the hinder when I need it also. I need that accountability I think. I'm so glad to see you back. I feel a special "kinship" to you because we have had so many of the same work struggles!
Have a great weekend!
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That sounds utterly terrifying!
Was it a child or adult with a gun?
How is your son? Is he okay?
The one thing I don’t understand about the USA is your gun laws!
@Bex953172
My son is fine.
They arrested three students. These were minors with guns on public school property, that is against the law!! Criminals do not care about the law, that's why they are criminals, lol.3 -
Saturday 12/2 JFT:
Enjoy family brunch
Household chores
Elliptical
Work on Research Summary Draft
Research work from home (project almost complete)
Grocery list / Grocery shopping
Dinner by 7 pm
Bedtime by 10 pm
@OConnell5483 Thank You! I am sooo happy to hear that your new chapter in life is a huge blessing!! The gym membership is exciting!! Congrats and good luck lady4 -
Hi - I'm back. I need support & MLHC1(Superhero) let me know that this is where I will find it. I really do enjoy reading about your ups & down & pick me back up stories. You are inspiring.
So I drank about litre of rootbeer last night which put me over 600 cal. I've done so well this week so no beating my self up. My only vice that I have left is sugar and I WILL defeat this one too.
JFT
Weekend breakfast
80oz of water
Long walk/hike/run with my son.
20 min video work out (if i have it in me after the hike)
Help neighbors with pathway before the snow comes.
Keep it at 1200 cal (no rootbeer)
Thank you for being here. Have a sweet weekend.
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mmartin7613 wrote: »Hi - I'm back. I need support & MLHC1(Superhero) let me know that this is where I will find it. I really do enjoy reading about your ups & down & pick me back up stories. You are inspiring.
Thank you for being here. Have a sweet weekend.
I am SO happy to see you back! and a great big thank you to @MLHC1 for reaching out to you. It's the group of us that makes this such a special place. I hope you both have a wonderful weekend!3 -
mmartin7613 wrote: »Hi - I'm back. I need support & MLHC1(Superhero) let me know that this is where I will find it. I really do enjoy reading about your ups & down & pick me back up stories. You are inspiring.
So I drank about litre of rootbeer last night which put me over 600 cal. I've done so well this week so no beating my self up. My only vice that I have left is sugar and I WILL defeat this one too.
JFT
Weekend breakfast
80oz of water
Long walk/hike/run with my son.
20 min video work out (if i have it in me after the hike)
Help neighbors with pathway before the snow comes.
Keep it at 1200 cal (no rootbeer)
Thank you for being here. Have a sweet weekend.
Oh my god you did not just say Root Beer!!
I’m in the UK and I love Root Beer!
But finding it is liking mining for gold... and the price of gold.4 -
@mmartin7613 P.S. I’m also glad you’re back! Thanks for posting that video yesterday too!
Obviously I can’t do it yet but I’ve saved it on YouTube for March!
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Just wanted to thank you all for your continued support.
I have NO idea what was said yesterday (damn time zone) I get the feeling it was about me so if anyone could PM me with what was said I would really appreciate it, otherwise it will bug the life out of me!
But I’ve realised that even though my journey is “on hold” the motivation that is building up inside of me is so intense I feel like come March I’m gonna absolutely beast it and get back to pre pregnancy weight in no time!
You have no idea how much you all motivate and inspire!
I’m almost jealous that I can’t join in in the way I want to
There’s so much I want to say to you all!
But you all sound like you’re doing well (especially @OConnell5483! - like you’re a new person!)
Everyone keep up the good work because you’re all doing SO well and I think you all need reminding of it sometimes!5 -
Checking in from Friday:
1. Prelog ✔ and eat only what’s been prelogged.
2. Plan dinner before leaving for school: Ham Wraps ✔
3. Daily practice: Duolingo ✔, audition monologues
4. 10k steps, 2x8 floor push-ups, 2x30 sec wall sit, 2x60 sec plank, 2x20 sec lunges per leg; 2x20 sec tree pose per leg ✔
5. Prep breakfast and lunch upon return from school. ✔
6. Daily writing: 30 minutes - blog?✔
7. Check in after getting back from school; meds; teeth flossed/rinsed/brushed; in bed by 11:00 ✔
8. Get in touch with mom and friend to see if they're joining me for yoga tomorrow. ✔
9. Meet with another teacher to brainstorm instructional plans for next semester. ✔
10. Help with basketball game ✔
11. Email my boss at the garden to tell him about the callbacks and that I might have to quit if I get that part in the play so mixed blessings there either way ✔
12. Send in the student of the month rec. ✔
13. Update the music on the USB for the car. ✔
14. WRITE LESSON PLANS!!! ✔
15. Design and print a survey for the club I'm running that will meet for the first time today. ✔
16. Call parents.✔
Dec 1: 176.6
Jan 1 goal: 169.6 - 7 lbs, should be ~1.5/week
WOO! So now it's finally the weekend! JFT Saturday:
1. Prelog ✔ and eat only what’s been prelogged.
2. Kill it at the callback!
3. Daily practice: Duolingo ✔, audition monologues
4. 10k steps, 2x8 floor push-ups, 2x30 sec wall sit, 2x60 sec plank, 2x20 sec lunges per leg; 2x20 sec tree pose per leg
5. Go to Zumba. ✔
6. Daily writing: 30 minutes
7. Go to yoga. ✔
8. Transfer music files to laptop; use laptop to update iphone
9. Grocery shopping.6 -
mmartin7613 wrote: »Hi - I'm back. I need support & MLHC1(Superhero) let me know that this is where I will find it. I really do enjoy reading about your ups & down & pick me back up stories. You are inspiring.
So I drank about litre of rootbeer last night which put me over 600 cal. I've done so well this week so no beating my self up. My only vice that I have left is sugar and I WILL defeat this one too.
JFT
Weekend breakfast
80oz of water
Long walk/hike/run with my son.
20 min video work out (if i have it in me after the hike)
Help neighbors with pathway before the snow comes.
Keep it at 1200 cal (no rootbeer)
Thank you for being here. Have a sweet weekend.
LOL!! I am no superhero We all know the struggles life brings when trying to live a healthy lifestyle. I'm soo happy you've returned! It takes people with strength and perseverance to continue on!
Regarding the sugar struggle; I have a little story to share to try and help:
My husband just recently asked me to help him with weight-loss. He grew up having dessert after every meal and treats daily So his struggle with sugar is a challenge. When I diet and detox, I also struggle with this. So I've researched some ideas that we've been doing that helps. Since my husband is used to dessert after dinner (usually ice cream) I serve him one yogurt (we eat Dannon Activia bc it is low fat and low sugar). I also make him a cup of herbal tea with 1 tsp of honey with lemon. This has drastically helped him with his sugar desires!! He has been dieting for 10 days and has lost 7 lbs!! I'm soo proud of him for sticking with it. Last night we all had Bahamas Bucks Strawberry Smoothies and he couldn't even finish a 16 oz! (That's awesome for him!!) His body is being retrained to be fueled by healthy foods instead of sugar
Well I just wanted to share this little story to try and help with the sugar struggle; bc it is real!! Good luck and have a blessed weekend5 -
mmartin7613 wrote: »Hi - I'm back. I need support & MLHC1(Superhero) let me know that this is where I will find it. I really do enjoy reading about your ups & down & pick me back up stories. You are inspiring.
So I drank about litre of rootbeer last night which put me over 600 cal. I've done so well this week so no beating my self up. My only vice that I have left is sugar and I WILL defeat this one too.
JFT
Weekend breakfast
80oz of water
Long walk/hike/run with my son.
20 min video work out (if i have it in me after the hike)
Help neighbors with pathway before the snow comes.
Keep it at 1200 cal (no rootbeer)
Thank you for being here. Have a sweet weekend.
LOL!! I am no superhero We all know the struggles life brings when trying to live a healthy lifestyle. I'm soo happy you've returned! It takes people with strength and perseverance to continue on!
Regarding the sugar struggle; I have a little story to share to try and help:
My husband just recently asked me to help him with weight-loss. He grew up having dessert after every meal and treats daily So his struggle with sugar is a challenge. When I diet and detox, I also struggle with this. So I've researched some ideas that we've been doing that helps. Since my husband is used to dessert after dinner (usually ice cream) I serve him one yogurt (we eat Dannon Activia bc it is low fat and low sugar). I also make him a cup of herbal tea with 1 tsp of honey with lemon. This has drastically helped him with his sugar desires!! He has been dieting for 10 days and has lost 7 lbs!! I'm soo proud of him for sticking with it. Last night we all had Bahamas Bucks Strawberry Smoothies and he couldn't even finish a 16 oz! (That's awesome for him!!) His body is being retrained to be fueled by healthy foods instead of sugar
Well I just wanted to share this little story to try and help with the sugar struggle; bc it is real!! Good luck and have a blessed weekend
Well done to your husband!!
The sugar struggle IS real!
It’s addictive!!!
It must be as hard as quitting smoking I’m sure! And sugar is very very hard to avoid as it’s in most foods!5 -
Saturday 12/2 JFT:
✔Enjoy family brunch
✔Household chores
❌Elliptical➡️Walked outside instead
R/S to Sunday➡️Work on Research Summary Draft
R/S to Sunday➡️Research work from home (project almost complete)
✔Grocery list / Grocery shopping
✔Dinner by 7 pm
✔Bedtime by 10 pm
Today was real pretty so I spent a lot of time outside. We had an unexpected guest today so I decided to R/S my Research work for Sunday. I hope everyone enjoys the rest of their evening / day3 -
JFT:
December challenge/yes, drink more water/yes, eliptical/no , pop/NO pop today!4 -
JFT Saturday
2. MORE water
3. Quilt rows of Mark's quilt are almost together. I hope to get it complete so I can sandwich it on Wednesday
4. Clean stove
5. Pick up grandaughter for sleepover
6. Brush and floss
7. Bed by 10:30
JFT Sunday
1. MORE Water
2. Take grandaughter home
3. Work Christmas dinner
4. Brush and floss
5. Bed by 10:30
@mmartin7613 I'm so glad you've reconsidered and returned.3
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