JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018
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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.
A Christmas picture also kicked me into gear. I was already about a month into my journey but wow. I never see myself in pictures because I'm usually the one taking them.5 -
Well, this is an issue today. I'm just not hungry, have eaten less than 1000 calories but I don't want anything else.5
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JFT, MOnday
1. work on taxes .... try and get this done to take into accountant
Almost finished!!
2. log all food
3. concentrate on water - min 8 cups
4. clean just ONE drawer. I really need to declutter also .... just can't seem to get motivated to do it! Once I got started ---- got 3 drawers cleaned out, and stuff in a pile for donation! Going to put this on my list everyday. I think the hardest thing for me is just to get started!
5. concentrate on more protein -- up to 78 gms
6. go to the gym Really hard to get out the door this morning .... but as usual, I was glad I went
7. work on quilt
Not yet .... but going to get started on this tonite!
8. try to work on my bullet journal, and actually USE it! I think I am going to grab another book, and use that.
9. get back on here tomorrow - be accountable
JFT, Tuesday
1. log all food
2. concentrate on getting more protein
3. concentrate on water
4. clean out just ONE drawer - start making piles for donation box
5. go to the gym
6. work on quilt
7. work more on tax stuff .... just a little bit left
8. work on bullet journal
9. get back on here tomorrow - be accountable
Wow - I had to go back like 4 pages to find my post from just yesterday! Now ... have to go back and read all the posts! You guys are all doing great6 -
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.
This would be my reason also! I also am usually the one taking pictures. I lost 25 pounds last year, and thought if I can just lose another 20 I will be OK. But after seeing the picture my husband took (and a full lenght one!), I feel I need to really lose more like 35. But ... its one pound at a time. I know you can do it. Sometimes we all need reminders. I think posting the picture where you can see it is a good visual reminder7 -
Day 12: got the weekend goals out of the way.
Success: I got on MFP Jan. 2 at 177lbs.
Today I am at 168. It's been around 2 years since I last saw that number. I am feeling hopeful.
What I've Learned: Many years ago a good friend told me that as we go through life we should be holding on to other people's coattails who are a bit ahead of us in our life's journey and that we should be living out a life that allows others to grab on to our coattails.[/b].
Excellent progress!!
I think we all hold onto each others coattails. It seems when one of us has a bad day, there are always so many ready to give encouragement to keep us all going. But I love this thinking .... to also allow others to grab onto our coattails!7 -
clicketykeys wrote: »
I've got my diary set to 1500 right now, up from 1250, and that STILL may not be sustainable.
While I'm not ketoing by any means, protein is my first macro target, and I generally hit it. What I've got prelogged for today has me at 151g protein / 173g carbs (46g fiber) / 41g fat.
That is a lot of protein! I think that is my goal --- I am finally up to 78 gms today. I agree, 1 pound per body weight did seem like a lot, but even half of body weight for me is much more than I was eating.
How much weight are you wanting to lose? It could be that you are so close to your goal weight .... and I know that weight comes off so much slower the closer we get. When I joined weight watchers years ago, and made my lifetime weight, I stayed the same weight for 6 months -- and that was those last 10 pounds. But the main thing is to keep going .... and try not to look at the numbers on the scale. No one sees those numbers except for you. The main thing is how you feel. But hang in there. ..... you know the scale will start moving again. Just try not to make any deadlines. Whenever I do that, I usually give up.6 -
Today I’m discouraged. The scale isn’t moving my way, and I couldn’t stop eating tonight. I can’t seem to get motivated. More than just Monday ugliness. Getting discouraged.
Report 1/22
Fast til noon
Log probably not very accurate as I kept eating chips.
De clutter one area in my house.
Nope. Not getting off my couch.
Walk at work though still under 10k steps.
Stand during one meeting this I did.
JFT
Fast til noon
Try not to binge when I get home.
Log
Walk at work
Stand during one meeting.
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Fast til noon
JFT
Fast til noon
Have you tried NOT fasting until noon, and instead maybe space out your meals? I know when I used to have a bad day, I would try and skipped meals- thinking I would just eat less calories the next day. That lead me to overeat, mostly in the evenings.
I have had several people tell me that its best not to let yourself get too hungry. Could you maybe try just one week of eating all 3 meals, plus your snacks, and see if that helps you?
I feel for you though .... I have been there so many times this year. And for me, once I start binging, it is so hard to stop. But hang in there .... look at your smile faces. You walked at work, you stood during a meeting .....and you are back on here, being accountable.
Tomorrow is a new day. I know you can do this!
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JFY
1. 17,000 Steps
2. log everything on MFP
Yes, and my weight is up too I want to pretend it is a daily fluctuation but lets be honest it is probably all the Oreos I didn't log 
3. Stay in the green
4. Drink 6 bottles of water
5. Only eat back 1/2 exercise calories
6. Do one thing on my long priority work to do list
JFT- today is a new day.. I am not going to try and make up for yesterday I am just going to try and do it right today
1. 15,000 Steps
2. log everything on MFP
3. Stay in the green
4. Drink 6 bottles of water
5. Only eat back 1/2 exercise calories
6. Do one thing on my long priority work to do list8 -
Today I got in a 25 minute walk and tomorrow I will do the same!7
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JFT TuesdayJFT Monday
1. Water
2. Work early
3. Walk after work if well enough
Hubby sick so no go
4. Short studio time
5. Brush and floss
6. Bed by 10:30
1. Water
2. Work early
3. Short studio time
4. Get ready for Wednesday
5. Brush and floss
6. Bed by 10:30
Have a good night all. Sweet dreams.5 -
cschmitz110515 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
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
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A pretty good day yesterday - seem to be doing well on 'normal' work days! (I.e. ones where I don't go socialising in the evenings)
Yesterday's commitments:
- log everything I eat
- stick to food plan
- exercise class after work
- no alcohol
- be in the green without eating back exercise kcals
- 30+ minute lunch break
Today's commitments:
- log everything I eat
- stick to food plan
- remember to log food as I eat it
- no alcohol
- be in the green without eating back exercise kcals
- 30+ minute lunch break
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Recap for Monday
Stay green
Get steps
Go to gym Walked on treadmill for an hour
Call Dr.
Get my room clean Not completely but it's so much better
BEDTIME ROUTINE Finally
In bed by 10
It was a good day. Very rare that I make my step goal on a day off work.
Just for Tuesday, Jan 24
Out of bed at 5
Exercise (at home)
Eat breakfast (at home)
Prepare lunch
Work
Get steps
Stay green
Meeting
BEDTIME ROUTINE
Bed by 10:30
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JFT:
1. Log everything - stay under calories.
2. Eat back half or a bit more of exercise calories
3. Go to the gym
4. Don't give in to late night eating
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Checking in from Monday:
1. Log accurately. ✔ WOO! Let's see if I can't keep this up. Hopefully it wasn't just a coincidence :P
2. Outline Week 4 plans. ❌ Print essays ✔ and check for completion and common errors. ❌ Set computer to do a weekly backup overnight. ✔ Comment on ONE blog. ❌ Begin writing weekly post. ✔ Add "Stars" to playlist. ✔ Input grades for reflections 2, 3, 4. ✔
3. Complete all learning habits: Duolingo, ✔ blog post (Five Traits That Define Me), (well - I started it?) script review, ✔ continue writing The Thing. ✔
4. 2 sets body exercises (10 lifted push-ups ALL THE WAY DOWN, 40 sec wall sit, 70 sec plank, 40 sec flexibility, 30 sec balance, 15 side leg lifts). ❌ Steps to 5k at school. ✔
5. Prep lunches and breakfast for Tuesday upon return from school. ✔ No gym this week. ✔
6. Write thank-you note for A. ✔ Fix bracelet. ✔ Take jewelry out of blue bag and put away. ✔ Add "Call Parents" to Tuesday's JFT. ✔ Fix URL on research handout. ✔
7. Take tea, snack, and meds to rehearsal. ✔ Review blocking for the dadgum teacup scene. ✔ Steps to 11k. ✔ Teeth flossed, rinsed, brushed; in bed by 15 minutes after return from rehearsal. ✔
JFT Tuesday:
1. Log accurately.
2. Outline week 4 plans. Check essays for completion and common errors. Call 10 parents. Continue writing weekly post. Comment on H.E. and ask about presenting. Input grammar work. Print progress reports. Update roster
3. Complete all learning habits: Duolingo, blog post (Five Reasons I Love Theater) script review, continue writing The Thing.
4. 2 sets body exercises (10 lifted push-ups ALL THE WAY DOWN, 40 sec wall sit, 70 sec plank, 40 sec flexibility, 30 sec balance, 15 side leg lifts). No step count at school; some doofus went and left her step-counter at practice :P Oo. Wait. I wonder if I can still use Steps. I have pockets today...
5. Prep lunches and breakfast for Tuesday upon return from school. Chop more celery. No gym this week.
6. Find some tiny bags for the LifeSavers presents. GET GAS.
7. Take tea, snack, HAIR PINS, and meds to rehearsal. Shhhh! Steps to 11k. Teeth flossed, rinsed, brushed; in bed by 15 minutes after return from rehearsal.
Scale goals
Dec 1 weigh-in: 176.6
End of 2017: 174.6
Jan 31 goal - PREVIOUS:
171. 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 1/29: 173. Today: 177.6. Keep going down! DOWN! hehehe... I'm a little nervous about this week; we were reminded NOT to eat or drink in costume (except water) which means nothing but water after about 5 PM. I'm concerned that I'm going to get back from practice and be rabidly hungry.
On the positive side, I absolutely NAILED my scenes last night. If they go at least that well throughout the run of the play, I'm going to donate $100 to the Rescue Mission (food bank / shelter).7 -
JFY (Monday, 1/22/18)
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 from my shop
JFT (Tuesday, 1/23/18)
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, 20 min bike)
5. Complete 3 orders from my shop
6. Laundry
7. Haircut5 -
1/23 Tuesday JFT:
▪Regular morning routine for kids
▪Breakfast w/ hubby
▪Edit abstract once prof. returns email
▪Prepare taxes
▪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.4 -
JFT - 1/22/18 recap
Drink 8 glasses of water
Log all food/stay in the green
Meditate for 10 minutes
Get 10,000 steps
Alcohol-free day I work in a winery; you have no idea how difficult this goal is for me. But I know it's for my own good!
JFT - 1/23/18
Drink 8 glasses of water
Log all food/stay in the green
Meditate for 10 minutes
Rest day on exercise
Alcohol-free day6 -
JFT - Monday
Drink the water - done!
Walk the steps - done!
Do the meditation - not done
Log the foods - not done
LOL - this is why I only do four at a time, I don't think I've hit all four since I started. It looks like the water habit is pretty solid now so I will start leaving it off the list and work on something new. Not until after I get back from my beach trip with the kids. I'm taking my two youngest (22 and 23) and one of their friends to the stormy Oregon Coast for my son's birthday. I've got Tu/We/Th to get through without reverting back to old habits and totally losing ground (which has already happened since the nachos/pizza incident!)
JFT - Tuesday
Enjoy my life
Walk the steps
Log the foods
Catch up on volunteer job e-mails
There - that ought to do it.5
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