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JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018
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Mixed back yesterday:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
Ended up going to pub after work, for first time this year. Not going to beat myself up for it though - slips happen! (Not allowed to happen again in January though!)
- Exercise class after work
- Be in the green -500 due to pub trip. That's maintenance though, so could have been worse!
- Drink three bottles of water
2.5, I think
- Leave work by 7pm latest
Today will be a good day!
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- Go to gym (there right now!)
- Be in the green, without eating back exercise cals
- Drink three bottles of water
- Stop working by 6.30 latest
- Be cheerful!
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@joan6630 @OConnell5483 How are you getting on with the Beck diet solution? Haven't seen you mention it lately, though I might have missed posts!
I'm about to start day 21... Losing a little bit of motivation though, don't agree with quite everything she says (though that might be my unhelpful thoughts talking....)2 -
JFY (Wednesday, 1/17/18)
1. Drink 8 glasses of water
2. Log all my food
3. Be "in the green" with my calories for the day (just barely, but I made it...LOL)
4. Go to the gym (30 min circuit, 30 min treadmill)
5. Complete 2 orders
6. Don't weigh myself today
7. Laundry
JFT (Thursday, 1/18/18)
1. Drink 8 glasses of water
2. Log all my food
3. Be "in the green" with my calories for the day
4. Go to the gym (30 min circuit, 30 min treadmill)
5. Complete 2 orders
6. Don't weigh myself today
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Recap W 1/17
1) Treadmill 3 miles before work / 50:14
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work = Fitbit 14,343 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 hours (boom!) & 32 floors
3) Make root vegetable stew for supper & have w/ salad / net calories green = Net calories & sodium green, sugar red (a little), 25g fiber (yay!) & 14c water
4) Make cranberry banana bread...need to use up fruit! = Done & brought to work so I don't eat it all!
5) At least 1 more item on to-do list = Yep but finished later than planned/wanted 
6) Floss / retainers / bed & TV off 10:15...doing well flossing / retainers, but as soon as they are struck from list = Another later than I wanted evening, so 3x nope 
JFT R 1/18 - Non-treadmill day
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work
2) Workplace snowshoe hike at lunch, not sure there is enough snow after big melt last week
3) Brought lunch to work & meals/snacks planned out / net calories green
4) Evening: choir, Target, gas in car, at least 1 item on to-do list
5) Floss / retainers / bed & TV off 10:15
Last week I attended a talk called The Skinny on Belly Fat by a registered dietitian. She mentioned the average woman should have 25g of fiber daily. I'm going to start monitoring that...wish MFP made that visible in diary (when on computer). I can only find it in the print version of my diary on the computer, know it's in Nutrition on my phone.4 -
Checking in from Wednesday:
1. Prelog as much as possible, but definitely log everything. Only eat what's already in the diary. ✔
2. Week 3 plans! WRITE THE THING. ❌ Fill out masters application. ❌ Comment on 3 blogs and include link to mine. ❌
3. NO GYM TODAY. Steps to 7k by 3 PM. ✔ Flexibility. ✔
4. Bodyweight: ? lifted push-ups ALL THE WAY DOWN, 40 sec wall sit, 70 sec plank, 40 sec flexibility, 15 side leg lifts. ✔
5. Complete all learning habits: Duolingo, ✔ piano practice, ❌ blog post, ❌ script review. ✔
6. Take meds, tea, and snacks to practice. ✔ Leave early enough to get a pint of Enlightened and put it in the theater freezer. ✔ Steps to 12k. ✔ Teeth flossed, rinsed, brushed; in bed by 15 minutes after return from practice. ❌
JFT Thursday
1. Prelog as much as possible, but definitely log everything. Only eat what's already in the diary.
2. Sketch out a revision of week 3 plans. WRITE THE THING. Fill out masters application. Comment on 3 blogs and include link to mine.
3. Gym for day 3 strength. Steps to 7k. Add flexibility routine to tomorrow's JFT.
4. Bodyweight: ? lifted push-ups ALL THE WAY DOWN, 40 sec wall sit, 70 sec plank, 40 sec flexibility, 15 side leg lifts. This should be able to be done at practice. Two sets?
5. Put dishes away. Fold laundry. Put beads away, except for purple strands.
6. Visit with parents.
7. Complete all learning habits: Duolingo, blog post (Five Magical Reasons to Get Fit), script review.
8. Take meds, tea, and snacks to practice. Steps to 12k. Teeth flossed, rinsed, brushed; in bed by 15 minutes after return from practice.
Scale goals
Dec 1 weigh-in: 176.6
End of 2017: 174.6
Jan 31 goal - PREVIOUS: 169. That's a 1.5 lb/week drop from a start of 175, which makes the math a little easier!
Jan 31 goal - REVISED: 172. *sigh*
Goal for 1/22: 175. Today: 179. Dammit.
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cschmitz110515 wrote: »Recap W 1/17
1) Treadmill 3 miles before work / 50:14
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work = Fitbit 14,343 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 hours (boom!) & 32 floors
3) Make root vegetable stew for supper & have w/ salad / net calories green = Net calories & sodium green, sugar red (a little), 25g fiber (yay!) & 14c water
4) Make cranberry banana bread...need to use up fruit! = Done & brought to work so I don't eat it all!
5) At least 1 more item on to-do list = Yep but finished later than planned/wanted
6) Floss / retainers / bed & TV off 10:15...doing well flossing / retainers, but as soon as they are struck from list = Another later than I wanted evening, so 3x nope
JFT R 1/18 - Non-treadmill day
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work
2) Workplace snowshoe hike at lunch, not sure there is enough snow after big melt last week
3) Brought lunch to work & meals/snacks planned out / net calories green
4) Evening: choir, Target, gas in car, at least 1 item on to-do list
5) Floss / retainers / bed & TV off 10:15
Last week I attended a talk called The Skinny on Belly Fat by a registered dietitian. She mentioned the average woman should have 25g of fiber daily. I'm going to start monitoring that...wish MFP made that visible in diary (when on computer). I can only find it in the print version of my diary on the computer, know it's in Nutrition on my phone.
I think you can set fiber as one of your micros - then it shows up in your diary. At least it does for me when I'm on Chrome?2 -
clicketykeys wrote: »
I think you can set fiber as one of your micros - then it shows up in your diary. At least it does for me when I'm on Chrome?
Usually don't go to Settings, so didn't think of that. Done! Fiber now easily tracked. Thanks for the tip @clicketykeys! 1 -
I only have 5 minutes before my next meeting. This has been a busy week! I love it! I'm learning so much in this new job!
Yesterday I met with my Cardiologist for my annual check up. I had damage to my heart from one of the chemo medications i was on, which is now reversed and I'm good again. But I still have to follow up yearly and take a few pills for it. anyway, I'm heavier than I have ever been, aside from pregnancy. She was really happy to hear I transitioned to a new job that is less stressful because she said stress is so bad for your heart, and your whole self really. And she said to hop on my treadmill more often to start getting some weight off. I felt embarrassed but happy at the same time.
I will hop on later to read up on everyone and see how you're doing!
Just for Thursday:- JOURNAL EVERY BITE
- < 29 g sugar
- < 75 g carbs
- <HYDRATE with WATER
- Activity. Stay on treadmill longer than last time. Even a minute is more.
- Lift hand weights. 10 reps each set
- Be grateful. Be patient. Be kind even to myself.
- Read in my different books I have going and journal in gratitude journal.
- Listen to Optimal Living Daily and Optimal Health Daily podcasts.
- Take a real lunch today and leave the building. Get some fresh air.
- Prep for tomorrow, tonight.
- Be in bed by 9:00 pm and sleeping at 10.
- Get up without hitting snooze!!!
Have a great day!4 -
YouTube knitting projects! I learnt ALL my crochet from YouTube. And now if I get a pattern and I’m like wtf is a hdc I just YouTube it and then I know and I can carry on lol!
Once I’ve “mastered” crochet, I’m gonna do knitting
Haha nice! Just scare the €rap out of me why don’t you lol! Sounds scary though, so far all my bloods and urine samples have been fine, I have midwife appointments and scans next week too.
I’m meant to be going tomorrow to see a consultant about low thyroid results but I’m not walking for an hour for then to wait an hour to then be told to “take more thyroxine” they must think I have “mug” written on my forehead!
I’m going to get them to call me instead and discuss it over the phone. They only accuse me of not taking my meds’ anyway. I’ve not got on with my hospital very much this pregnancy lol!
It will have to be Friday, I’m too busy tomorrow. Got a breastfeeding support group, nursery drop off and collection and got to fill in some very important health benefit forms with my partner!
And we’ve only got 62 miles left in the car and no spare money for petrol til next week! So I’ve got to walk lol!
But I promise I’ll take your advice and ring first thing Friday morning x
Just be careful, love.3 -
Hi everyone, It looks like you guys are all doing a fantastic job.
I had a pretty good day yesterday. Except I was freaking tired.
JFT (Wednesday)
13k Steps
10 cups water
Amazing Race arms Grr nope
Stay in the green Was 78 over before exercise calories, but plus 200 after
Laundry folded and put away
No refined sugar (this is going to be so hard.) I did it.
100 Minutes exercise (half way there) And that was it.
JFT (Thursday)
13k Steps
10 cups water
Amazing Race arms
Stay in the green
No refined sugar (this is going to be so hard.)
100 Minutes exercise
@chemjenny The amazing race arms is a challenge I am doing. This week we have to do arm exercises 3 times.4 -
OConnell5483 wrote: »I only have 5 minutes before my next meeting. This has been a busy week! I love it! I'm learning so much in this new job!
Just for Thursday:- JOURNAL EVERY BITE
- < 29 g sugar
- < 75 g carbs
- <HYDRATE with WATER
- Activity. Stay on treadmill longer than last time. Even a minute is more.
- Lift hand weights. 10 reps each set
- Be grateful. Be patient. Be kind even to myself.
- Read in my different books I have going and journal in gratitude journal.
- Listen to Optimal Living Daily and Optimal Health Daily podcasts.
- Take a real lunch today and leave the building. Get some fresh air.
- Prep for tomorrow, tonight.
- Be in bed by 9:00 pm and sleeping at 10.
- Get up without hitting snooze!!!
Have a great day!
I like your attitude "even a minute is more." That is so true, and I often discount the smallest change that could actually end up making such a big impact.
Peace and joy!4 -
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Day 10: Did all and almost made it to 8 glasses of water.
Success: Well, I don't really have an "on my way to healthy" success story, but I did finish my first ever quilt--an extra large baby quilt. Anyway, way OT. Thanks for letting me share
What I learned: If I stay focused on my process, 3 months from now, just 12 weeks, I will be doing a happy dance!
JFT I will:
drink 6 glasses of water
I will complete on section of online program
stop eating before 8pm
ride five miles on stationary bike
do a round of yoga
announce my JFT goals on the site
record food and water on MFP
I will practice empathy and understanding5 -
I’ve had acid reflux since 3am.
All I’ve had all day is milk milk and more milk!
I moaned to my partner, he had no sympathy, he said I shouldn’t of ate all the M&Ms last night
So not that it’s relevant but I’m in the green today woohoo??5 -
Success: Well, I don't really have an "on my way to healthy" success story, but I did finish my first ever quilt--an extra large baby quilt. Anyway, way OT. Thanks for letting me share
What I learned: If I stay focused on my process, 3 months from now, just 12 weeks, I will be doing a happy dance!
As a fellow quilter --- congrats on your first quilt!! Please share if you can!!
And I love what you said .... 3 months from now, if we stay focused, we will all be doing a happy dance!5 -
I’ve had acid reflux since 3am.
All I’ve had all day is milk milk and more milk!
I moaned to my partner, he had no sympathy, he said I shouldn’t of ate all the M&Ms last night
So not that it’s relevant but I’m in the green today woohoo??
So sorry your still not feeling well. Hey ... tell hubby when your pregnant, M&Ms are OK ( but only because you are pregnant
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I am out of control. Today is the day to take that back. I stepped on the scale today. The only way I know to reset my brain is to post my weight to you all. I don't ever so this out of fear, but here it goes. I weighed 194.4. I am 5'3" and my mom died with cancer and congestive heart failure that she hid from us in 2015. I don't want to end up that way, so I am leaning on you guys for accountability and thank you in advance.8
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I am out of control. Today is the day to take that back. I stepped on the scale today. The only way I know to reset my brain is to post my weight to you all. I don't ever so this out of fear, but here it goes. I weighed 194.4. I am 5'3" and my mom died with cancer and congestive heart failure that she hid from us in 2015. I don't want to end up that way, so I am leaning on you guys for accountability and thank you in advance.
First steps and all that!
You won’t find judgement here.
I’m so sorry about your Mum, I’m sure she wouldn’t want the same for you either!
So let’s get you where you need to be!
Do you have a goal weight in mind?
Or any short term goals?
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Well I’m 34 weeks today, my growth scan last week estimated the baby to be about 4lb 1. But even that buts baby on the 10th percentile which is the low end of average baby size so I think all in all I’m looking at a 6/7lb baby again! So I don’t know why it’s so uncomfortable this time!
I can see my tummy moving from the outside now, which is pretty cool lol my partner finds it creepy haha
Anyway I’ve also just been sent to sleep on the sofa again! Acid reflux making me cough!
It’s like 3.45am lol!! All I’ve got now is the rabbit banging his feet in his cage! Yay for me!
Fortunately milk has helped with the reflux!
Lol. My first was 3'10". He was the early one. Second one at full term was still a couple grams short of 5'. I'm not good at growing the babies.3 -
I am out of control. Today is the day to take that back. I stepped on the scale today. The only way I know to reset my brain is to post my weight to you all. I don't ever so this out of fear, but here it goes. I weighed 194.4. I am 5'3" and my mom died with cancer and congestive heart failure that she hid from us in 2015. I don't want to end up that way, so I am leaning on you guys for accountability and thank you in advance.
We are so glad you posted, and hope you join us everyday.
I gained most of my weight when I lost 4 of my siblings ... 2 of them to cancer before they even reached the age of 55. When my younger brother passed away in 2008, I lost almost 45 pounds, (this was how much I had gained just while he was undergoing chemo and treatments) because I knew he would want me to be healthy. The day after he passed I joined weight watchers, and made lifetime. I kept the weight off for awhile, until another brother just 2 years older than I am passed away in 2012 ... and the weight all came back on. It is so very hard losing someone we love, and if you are like me, an emotional eater, its hard not to turn to the comfort we always knew.
I am so very sorry to hear of your mothers passing. But you know your mother would want you to be happy, and to take very good care of yourself. You are worth it.
There is never any shame or guilt on this thread. We all know how hard it is, and sometimes when we are honest on here ... you never know who might be going through the same issues and struggles. You will never feel alone ... we all know what it is like.
You will find tons of support on this thread ... but it only works if you keep coming back, no matter how difficult a day you have. Its easy to come on here when we do great .... its harder when we are struggling.
So a big welcome, and we hope to see you here often!5 -
Thank you all and my goal weight is 150 and I my goal for the rest of today is to log everything. Tomorrow my goal is to get back on my treadmill.5
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Lol. My first was 3'10". He was the early one. Second one at full term was still a couple grams short of 5'. I'm not good at growing the babies.
3.10! Awh how tiny! How long did he have to spend in special care?
My smallest was 6lb 6. And she was classed as a small baby. (Which is why I get growth scans now) She didn’t feel small! Haha my eldest was 7.10! And she’s big now for a 4 year old lol!
She’s gonna be a teenager before I know it!
She starts school in September!
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3.10! Awh how tiny! How long did he have to spend in special care?
My smallest was 6lb 6. And she was classed as a small baby. (Which is why I get growth scans now) She didn’t feel small! Haha my eldest was 7.10! And she’s big now for a 4 year old lol!
She’s gonna be a teenager before I know it!
She starts school in September!
He was born may 27 and came home June 18. His due date was July 9. He still a shrimp at 13. Has Asperger's and some sensory issues so he doesn't eat very well.2 -
If anyone sees the truck I've been run over by, please let me know.
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He was born may 27 and came home June 18. His due date was July 9. He still a shrimp at 13. Has Asperger's and some sensory issues so he doesn't eat very well.
My auntie was told she couldn’t have kids, miraculously got pregnant, had pre-e and gave birth at 27 weeks! I think he was about 2lb?
And he’s now 17? I think lol and he’s still small too! But no other issues as far as I’m aware!
Does he have mild Aspergers or is it quite severe? There’s like a whole spectrum isn’t there on how badly you can be affected, if at all!1 -
1/17 Wednesday JFT:
✔▪Regular morning routine for kids
✔▪Breakfast w/ hubby
✔▪Prepare slow cooker meal for dinner
✔▪Bake banana-nut bread for Dad
[Have to do this ⬆️ bananas are ready!!]
❌▪Work on Research Abstract
✔▪Lunch
✔▪Mailbox
✔▪Run by WM
✔▪Pick up doc. from OBGYN office
✔▪Finalize parking permit for 3rd trimester
✔▪Pick up kiddos early from school
✔▪Medical School Grad. Tour & Dinner
[Family is having slow cooker meal]
✔▪Bedtime by 10 pm
Yesterday wore me out. I was at the Medical school for 3.5 hours. The tour took about 2 hrs so I definitely got my exercise in yesterday. Straight walking, up and down stairs throughout the whole school! It was awesome but by the time we made it to dinner, I was tired. Lol!! I accomplished a ton yesterday but I did not get any work done on my research abstract.
1/18 Thursday JFT:
✔▪Regular morning routine for kids
✔▪Breakfast w/ hubby
✔▪Meeting at Lab, review research work
[On campus ➡️✔20 min. walking]
✔▪Lunch
✔▪Rest ~ 20 min.
✔▪Regular afternoon routine for kids
✔▪Pick up teen from track
✔▪Prepare Dinner
✔▪Dinner by 7 pm
▪Bedtime by 10 pm➡️maybe earlier
I'm a bit tired today so I plan to get to bed as soon as possible. I want to be rested so I can be productive tomorrow and get back to my exercise routine.
I'm proud of everyone for sticking with it!! The JFT posts are incredible. I know we all have days we struggle but that is why you focus one day at a time, so you can pick up and start fresh the next day.
Welcome to ALL the newbies3 -
I am out of control. Today is the day to take that back. I stepped on the scale today. The only way I know to reset my brain is to post my weight to you all. I don't ever so this out of fear, but here it goes. I weighed 194.4. I am 5'3" and my mom died with cancer and congestive heart failure that she hid from us in 2015. I don't want to end up that way, so I am leaning on you guys for accountability and thank you in advance.
I am on a journey to get healthy too. I am coming up on 6 years post cancer treatment with surgery, chemo and radiation. I did end up with heart failure from one of the chemotherapy drugs. I actually had to sign a waiver before they gave it to me saying I acknowledged that I could end up with heart failure from it. I am 5' 4 1/2" (can't forget that half inch!) and weighed 178 lbs on my scale this morning. I just continue to gain, and I don't know why.
Anyway, yesterday I was at my cardiologist for my annual appointment and was told my heart is in good shape and not in failure anymore, but I do need to lose weight so I don't go back there.
We can do this together! Your mom would never want you to go through that and I don't want my kids to ever go through it either so I need to show them a healthy lifestyle.
We got this! xoxoxox 7 -
cschmitz110515 wrote: »1
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Hi everyone, It looks like you guys are all doing a fantastic job.
I had a pretty good day yesterday. Except I was freaking tired.
You had a GREAT day yesterday getting in all your goals! That's fantastic. Could you be tired because you are cutting out the sugar (don't know if you are cutting out a large amount) and your body is trying to adjust? Just a thought.
Keep up the great work...10 cups of water...I am impressed3
missed by 1/2 hour AGAIN
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