JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018

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  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
    Saragirl2 wrote: »
    I wanted to share this as I'm hoping it will add to my motivation...

    My WHY

    My son took my photo while eating pancakes & bacon on Christmas morning with family. It's the worst photo I've seen of myself! Time to take control of this situation was what went through my head when I saw it. I may print a copy to keep on my fridge for motivation. Also, assorted aches, pains and low energy due to the extra weight. Need to shed about 50lbs. I'm also aware of how people who've known me for years will treat me differently now. It's rather sad. But I intend to make healthy changes.

    There is a reason I am the one behind the camera. When I have my picture taken---esp. a candid one---I look like Jabba the Hut in women's wear. Good for you to turn an ugh moment into inspiration and motivation. And you can do this! Keep logging, drinking water, purposely avoiding the traps that are all around us! Focus on the process. You are always so faithful to get on here. That right there says a lot.

    Peace, joy, and hugs.
  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
    Almost forgot to post this...

    11/15= 195
    01/20 = 156.5

    Reminder: Weight loss is not linear. At least not for me.

    I am holding on to your coattail, Cschmitz! We are in the same season of life and I am also wanting to lose (win) slow and steady so I can keep it off and live the rest of my life as healthy as I can. YOU are proof positive that it can be done. Please do not jump off this board when you make your goal! So many of us need you and your inspiration--and your coattail! Thanks so much for sharing.

    Peace and joy.
  • missheidi
    missheidi Posts: 465 Member
    paperwork is done. I'm applying to teach kid's crafts and stuff at Joanns.
    My husband will be getting paid for at least the next three weeks. Yay!
    still convincing myself to get to the pool.

    figured out that i just don't count the carbs in the end of my day totals for veggies and nuts.
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    Not a bad Monday in the end. Got lots done and ticked off my list but got v frustrated with some work stuff today and not sure I gave my kids my best when I got home. They are finally both fit and well though so I’m happy. Sending hugs to those who are ill or have poorly kids to contend with.

    Recap JFT Monday:

    - exercise before kids wake up ✅
    - 2ltr + water ✅
    - Stay within calorie goal ✅
    - Call locksmith for new lock ✅
    - Go to work early and write the two documents: got there early but other things popped up
    - Hot yoga after work (only if I’ve managed the above. If not, stay and DO THE DOCS!) ✅ (tick for the documents, not the yoga sadly)

    Goals for tomorrow 23/1:

    - exercise before kids get up
    - 2 ltr + water
    - Stay within calorie goal
    - Kids bday party jobs x2
    - Hot yoga after work
    - But lightbulbs! (A ridiculous ‘goal’ but I keep forgetting)
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,162 Member
    MLHC1 wrote: »
    Thank you all so much for the support!! I wish my weekend was restful but instead I spent all weekend being nurse to my kiddos. Both the younger ones caught something from school. Luckily, I was able to care for them and get their fevers to break within 24 hrs. However, that meant the "every 3 hr medicine routine." (All you Moms know what I mean.) Needless to say, now today I'm not feeling well.

    Regardless of all of this, I did accomplish some important items:
    ✔Research Abstract is complete
    ✔All laundry is clean
    ✔Complete building design project w/ hubby
    [This took most of my time! He does all the calculating and planning, then I become his computer assistant bc I'm better with computers.]
    ✔Kiddos are fever and sickness free :joy:
    ✔House has been cleaned
    ✔Budget done

    So today, I'm resting. I'll get back to everything again tomorrow.

    Everyone hang in there and keep up the good work!

    Do make sure you rest!
    I know I feel wiped out looking after kids with chicken pox! And I can’t even catch that! Hopefully you avoid getting whatever they had!

    And yes I do know the 3hr rule hahaha


    It’s exhausting doing anything when pregnant.
    I get out of breath climbing the stairs haha
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,162 Member
    Almost forgot to post this...

    11/15= 195
    01/20 = 156.5

    Reminder: Weight loss is not linear. At least not for me.

    Holy €rap that’s amazing!
    So you’ve lost 40lb?! Is that in 2 months?! Or just over a year?

    You US-ers do the date backwards, and yes it is you who does it backwards not us UKers haha :wink:
    Throws me every time takes me ages to figure it out!

  • ImNancyLynn
    ImNancyLynn Posts: 36 Member
    Today and just for today I want to log each bite I eat. That is my goal today! Thank you for your support. Nancy
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,647 Member
    edited January 2018
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Almost forgot to post this...

    11/15= 195
    01/20 = 156.5

    Reminder: Weight loss is not linear. At least not for me.

    Holy €rap that’s amazing!
    So you’ve lost 40lb?! Is that in 2 months?! Or just over a year?

    You US-ers do the date backwards, and yes it is you who does it backwards not us UKers haha :wink:
    Throws me every time takes me ages to figure it out!

    Um, no, hahaha...this is my true timeline:
    Nov 5, 2015 = 195.0 joined MFP with no real plan except It's. Not. A. Diet.
    Jan 10, 2017 = 185.5 clearly not a regular on MFP / joined JFT, best group ever! :smiley:
    May 31, 2017 = 180.5 two end of month celebrations / committed to posting weekly weigh-in
    Jan 20, 2018 = 156.5 hadn't realized I was close to MFP 40# loss :star:

    I get what you're saying about the dates, sometimes I have to read posts more than once to get it! :smiley:

    Edited just for you, @Bex953172 :wink:
  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Almost forgot to post this...

    11/15= 195
    01/20 = 156.5

    Reminder: Weight loss is not linear. At least not for me.

    You US-ers do the date backwards, and yes it is you who does it backwards not us UKers haha :wink:
    Throws me every time takes me ages to figure it out!

    When we lived in Belgium it took me awhile to get the hang of the dates...and the way the number 1 is written...and how street addresses are written. Do y'all also list the street name first and then the house number like in Belgium?

    It does make more sense... I can't be concerned about the house number until I know the street. So listing street first, to me, makes more sense. But the date still threw me for a loop...like it does you!
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,162 Member
    toaljasa wrote: »
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Almost forgot to post this...

    11/15= 195
    01/20 = 156.5

    Reminder: Weight loss is not linear. At least not for me.

    You US-ers do the date backwards, and yes it is you who does it backwards not us UKers haha :wink:
    Throws me every time takes me ages to figure it out!

    When we lived in Belgium it took me awhile to get the hang of the dates...and the way the number 1 is written...and how street addresses are written. Do y'all also list the street name first and then the house number like in Belgium?

    It does make more sense... I can't be concerned about the house number until I know the street. So listing street first, to me, makes more sense. But the date still threw me for a loop...like it does you!

    Whaaaat Street name first?!
    Nope! We have number then name!

    123 Street name
    Town
    County
    Postcode

    That’s how we have it, I didn’t even realise addresses could be written differently
  • MLHC1
    MLHC1 Posts: 678 Member
    1/23 Tuesday JFT:

    ▪Regular morning routine for kids
    ▪Breakfast w/ hubby
    ▪Edit abstract once prof. returns email
    ▪Prepare taxes :grimace:
    ▪Grocery List
    ▪Lunch
    ▪Grocery Shopping (walking for exercise)
    ▪Mailbox
    ▪Regular afternoon routine for kids
    ▪Pick up teen from track
    ▪Dinner by 7:30 pm
    ▪Bedtime by 10:30 pm

    I plan to get my exercise in today through grocery shopping. That will take about an 1.5 hrs or more and it will be plenty of walking for today.