JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018
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Hey sweet MFP friends. My daughter (in TX) was in a wreck this morning. Broken nose and according to my friend, pretty beat up. But she is alive, thank God, and no one else was hurt. I am flying out...plane delayed three hours so I wanted to do my JFT and JFT tomorrow's...I mainly have one
JFT
I will not emotionally eat. Instead I will take every bite captive so that I am not wantonly eating.
Oh, and drink water. bought a bottle at the airport.
I will catch up with all of you in a day or two, after I put my eyes on my girl.
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Hey sweet MFP friends. My daughter (in TX) was in a wreck this morning. Broken nose and according to my friend, pretty beat up. But she is alive, thank God, and no one else was hurt. I am flying out...plane delayed three hours so I wanted to do my JFT and JFT tomorrow's...I mainly have one
JFT
I will not emotionally eat. Instead I will take every bite captive so that I am not wantonly eating.
Oh, and drink water. bought a bottle at the airport.
I will catch up with all of you in a day or two, after I put my eyes on my girl.
Peace and joy.
So sorry to hear this, but also so thankful she will be OK. Its always worse when we can't be there, so it will be nice once you are in the room with your daughter, and there for her. You have a safe trip - and give your daughter lots of hugs.4 -
Back to the starting gate, I have been so sick. I'm sorry I haven't been on but I'm back again.
Day 1 (March 7/18) - JFT I will:
Log all of my food
Go to the gym/walk/meditation
Drink 6 cups of water
Take my prescribed medications
Do 1 thing for my selfcare
Have a great day.
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There is a terrible storm going on here at the Jersey Shore. It's what is called a Nor'Easter. @Saragirl2 knows what I'm talking about. In fact, I hope you're okay Sara! I know you are supposed to get hit really hard! Over the last few minutes, we've had thunder so loud that it shook the house's foundation! It's been insane. I'm a little worried about the DH coming home from work. He works 30 miles away. Thank God I let him take my car today. It's been a mix of rain/sleet/snow. I'm sure the roads are super slick. If anyone is in the Mid-Atlantic/New England, stay inside and prepare to get hit! I hope everyone makes it through okay!
@toaljasa I'm glad she wasn't hurt worse! I'm glad that you are able to go to her! I know you won't feel better until you wrap your arms around her! My Mom is the same way. Stay safe in the air and if you munch a bit too much, that's okay! No one will hold it against you! Lol5 -
@NSnewme18 We have a lot of people on this board who are sick at the moment. It must be really terrible. I hope you feel better soon! Dont push yourself too hard!2
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Hi all, just want to introduce myself as back on MFP following a massive relapse on my trigger foods and gaining a bunch of weight. Beginning to log food again just to bring awareness into what I’m eating as today it’s over 3000 calories (yikes!). Really like the idea of a JFT board to begin to be honest with myself and others and set some goals. Mine are pretty simple at the moment - exercise daily, stay off trigger foods, 3 meals/2 snacks a day - once I get these in place I can start to build other things in. I know I’m emotionally eating as I moved 300 miles with my daughter so my husband could be near his kids but have found we’re really isolated here. I’m now going to move back with my daughter to where we had support whilst currently pursuing a divorce. It’s loads more complicated than that but that’s the general picture. I want to own my pain without using food to avoid it, easier said than done. So yeah... hi5
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JFT Wednesday March 7, 2018
Yesterday was my first day back on MFP for a long time. Hit 5/6 of my JFT Tuesday's goals.
1. Log all foods on MFP - for a big two day streak. ha ha.
2. Drink 2 L of water - finally found my water bottle, that helps so much!
3. Go to the Gym - I already missed yoga, better head to the gym soon, sigh.
4. Try again for the Time Restricted Eating window of 12 hours - that would be to 8:30 pm tonight.
Tempted to do more but focusing on keeping it simple and what really matters.
Thanks for this page. JFT is what I can do right now.5 -
southerncrossgrl wrote: »Hi all, just want to introduce myself as back on MFP following a massive relapse on my trigger foods and gaining a bunch of weight. Beginning to log food again just to bring awareness into what I’m eating as today it’s over 3000 calories (yikes!). Really like the idea of a JFT board to begin to be honest with myself and others and set some goals. Mine are pretty simple at the moment - exercise daily, stay off trigger foods, 3 meals/2 snacks a day - once I get these in place I can start to build other things in. I know I’m emotionally eating as I moved 300 miles with my daughter so my husband could be near his kids but have found we’re really isolated here. I’m now going to move back with my daughter to where we had support whilst currently pursuing a divorce. It’s loads more complicated than that but that’s the general picture. I want to own my pain without using food to avoid it, easier said than done. So yeah... hi
Hey! Sorry to hear you had a relapse! But by the sounds of things I’m not surprised! That situation sounds massively complicated and stressful but look, today you got your butt on here and decided to do something about it!
They’re great goals, I always start with the basic goals and then add in more once they become second nature!
Glad to have you join us, a weight loss journey isn’t just about what goes in your mouth. It’s about your life and how it affects your choices and sometimes when we’re having that really $hitty day we just need that place to vent and regain our control! And that’s here
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@slittlemeister Look at all those Smileys! You go girl!
@bcTRAI I don't have asthma, and I am still using the inhaler they gave me in Urgent Care more than anything else. This stuff really did a number on my lungs. I'm glad you are on the mend.
@clicketykeys Have I told you how much your goals amaze me? I get exhausted just reading your lists and would be thrilled to get even half that done in a day!
@sarah74_vt It makes a big difference when you are home, doesn't it? What kind of shop do you have? Etsy? I'd love to have my own shop!
@HGSmith0920 Enjoy that bath! I'm glad you stayed up and snuggled with DH if that's what you needed. We need to take care of ourselves emotionally too...it's all part of health and wellness. Hunker down with a good book, some scented candles and some hot tea in that Nor'easter! Stay safe!
@missheidi WHOOP WHOOP!!! Congrats on hitting 180's! What a great accomplishment!
@cschmtz110515 When you track floors for stairs breaks, do you count up AND down as 1, or one way as 1? Thinking I could use our basement stairs but wondering if I should count going down and back up as 1 or 2... Just curious how you do it. (I must be starting to come back to life a little bit to even be thinking about this! LOL)
@Bex953172 Casey is honestly one of the prettiest babies I've seen! Look at her! She's perfect. Thanks for the pics! I feel like I know her!
@toaljasa Travel safe and know I'm sending prayers for your daughter to have a quick and easy recovery. (((Hugs)))
@NSnewme18 Glad to see you back! Sorry you have been sick. Lots of that going around. I'm on Day 8 of being home sick with the flu myself, so yeah...ugh.
@KimmySmellsbee Welcome! Four goals is plenty! When I add too many, I end up not doing any of them.
@southerncrossgrl Welcome! This is a great place to be to take life/health/wellness one day at a time. Heck sometimes I'm on here a few times in a day when I'm struggling. I'm sorry life has thrown you such a lousy curveball. (((HUGS)))
@Saragirl2 Sending you hugs just because I'm thinking of you. (((SARAGIRL2)))
@joan6630 Sending you hugs just because, my friend. I've been on this thread for at least 3 years now and I miss you when you're gone. (((JOAN)))
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So I will not stress eat today!! Our daughter - who is on a self-destructive path again. We've been trying to get her car in for weeks to have oil changed (she drives 2500+ miles a month!!!!~). She told us a week ago her brakes were making noise. She saves $0 money, and is in jeopardy of now losing disability.
I had a appt for monday to take in her car because she told me she was not working. Well.... she ended up working only 1 hr on monday so we cancelled the car appt, and made it for tomorrow.
She just calls ... the car is getting towed because the crank shaft broke. When it rains it pours!
but ...,. I have dinner prepared and ready since its a busy workday .... we have to skype our grandson who turns 12 today .... and I will not let this make my evening binge eating. I will handle this setback .... and keep telling myself I have no control over these things .... that things could be worse..... she was not in a accident .... but I do have control over how I react to them. Stay calm5 -
@Bex953172 Congratulations on your new baby! She's precious!! Post as many baby pics as you want!! :-)
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OConnell5483 wrote: »Just for Tuesday, 3/5:
1. Journal everything I eat today
2. 64 oz of water at least Probably not 64 but drank more than usual.
3. Get up and move (it's already 2:30 but for the rest of the day I will be more mindful of how much I am sitting on the couch)
4. Do laundry
5. Eat my grapefruit and an orange today. Ate a HUMONGOUS grapefruit and didn't get around to the orange.
6. Body, Mind & Spirit....Focus on each of the three, separately. Body: manicure & pedicure (self done), Mind: Simple Abundance catch-up and curled up with a few quilting magazines away from it all, Spirit: Caught up in my Joyce Meyer's Daily Reading for Women book and wrote in my gratitude journal.
7. Read Simple Abundance chapter, Read Beck's Diet Solution and write in gratitude journal tonight
8. Listen to Optimal Living Daily and Optimal Health Daily podcast. Try one new podcast. Wasn't drawn to new podcast but was okay.
Just for Wednesday, 3/7/18- Journal every bite
- Hydrate, at least 64 oz
- 5 servings of freggies
- Finish laundry
- Body, Mind & Spirit - spend time on each, separately
- Simple Abundance: Read today's and then Pick one of the assignments to work on today
- Beck's Diet Solution: Update cards and read next chapter
- Listen to Optimal Living Daily and Optimal Health Daily podcasts. Try one new podcast.
- One thing on fridge's to-do list
- Unplug 9:00; ready for bed; gratitude journal; bed/tv 10:30
It comes down to one simple thing...how bad do you want it?3 -
Oh @joan6630 you poor thing! No words, just lots of sympathy and strength to you. And to all those on here who are battling storms, sickness, injuries and family problems. But we are all still showing up so collective well done to us.
Today was ok. Could have been better but mostly out of my hands. Doing my best with work but next couple of days I really need to prioritise my family. Girls aren’t seeing me much right now and it’s my older girl’s birthday party this weekend so lots to do.
Goals for tomorrow:
- exercise before kids get up ✅
- Stay within calorie goal ✅
- Try to hit 250 steps per hour during planning morning. Need to work out how to set alerts on fitbit! ✅ 14/14 - yay!
- Meet with M&B - reply to Joseph ✅
- school council display half
- Meeting with parent after school then straight to shops for birthday party bits ✅
- Bake cookies ✅
- Online grocery shop ran out of time
- Early night if poss ✅ just!
JFT 8/3
- exercise before kids get up
- Go in early and fill out appraisal doc
- Finish display
- Online grocery shop
- Leave straight after meeting to come home and start cake
- Stay within calorie goal
- 2ltr + water
Night all x5 -
So just for today ....
Remembering how bad do I want this!
Bought a dress 3 sizes smaller and hung it up in plain sight in bedroom and goal is to get into it this summer4 -
frenchfancy2014 wrote: »So just for today ....
Remembering how bad do I want this!
Bought a dress 3 sizes smaller and hung it up in plain sight in bedroom and goal is to get into it this summer
Love this! I hung up a blouse I want to wear to work so I'd see it every day and my husband keeps hanging it back in the closet! ugh. We got this!3 -
Welcome newcomers! This is a great board! We love it here!OConnell5483 wrote: »frenchfancy2014 wrote: »So just for today ....
Remembering how bad do I want this!
Bought a dress 3 sizes smaller and hung it up in plain sight in bedroom and goal is to get into it this summer
Love this! I hung up a blouse I want to wear to work so I'd see it every day and my husband keeps hanging it back in the closet! ugh. We got this!
I tried on a pair of size 7 jeans that I haven't been able to wear in about 3 years. I am about an inch away from being able to squuueeeze into them. Lol. So I probably am a size 9/10. But that is definitely better then the 13/14 I used to be! I, also, put on a pair of my DH's khaki's and they were big on me! Usually, his pants just fit or are too small. When the DH put on weight it gave him a beer belly but kept his waist roughly the same size.
@OConnell5483 I love Joyce Meyer's books! I read her stuff as well as Beth Moore and Priscilla Shirer! I'm currently listening to a book by the latter! Lol.
@joan6630 I'm so sorry that you are having a rough evening! I hope you made it through dinner and through the rest of the evening without snacking! Escape into your sewing room if you have to! Work on the quilt or the Chemo Hats! Something to keep you occupied!
So I didn't end up taking a bath or leaving the house at all. I spent until 1 pm propped up in my bed reading blog posts about weight loss tricks and things. I learned a few things I didn't know and I tried some tonight. I think it worked as well. I've had almost 94oz of water, divvied up the rest of the ice cream I had in the freezer into half-cup portion cups, and used a small plate instead of a large dinner plate so that it looked like the portions were bigger. I was full once I cleaned the plate.5 -
HGSmith0920 wrote: »
JFT, 3/7/18
1. Up with DH(7:30) Almost went back to bed because I only got about 5 hours of restless sleep but I stayed up
2. Morning routine Nope. This morning was weird.
3. Tidy!!!! Finally. I got myself up from lounging on the bed around 1 and cleaned. It felt good to get up and get moving
4. Sort out and repair broken junk drawer Didnt repair it but I did sort it all out. I now have a "junk box" Lol
5. Yoga class(Slow Flow) HORRENDOUS weather out today and I had severe pain in my hips today so it probably wouldnt have been a good idea anyway
6. Lunch It was late but I did it
7. Revise budget Totally forgot~
8. Make "Things to buy" list(different than a shopping list! Lol) Kind of but for the most part it's done and ready Friday
9. Finish meal planning/create "shopping list" I did it a new way and am very happy with the results so far. We'll see how it works at the end of next week
10. Dinner in Crockpot(Turkey Sloppy Joes) Yummy as always!
11. Read(I am seriously behind!) Spent too much time on the laptop today
12. Dinner/Dishes Just waiting for the crock to soak
13. Pens game(It's gonna be a good one! Playing the Flyers! Their biggest rivals!) About to start. Trying to get this done quick! The DH doesnt feel so so it's probably going to pretty loud in my house tonight
14. DH time As soon as I'm done with this we are going to cuddle. Lol
15. Bed by 11 I forgot that the game starts ar 8 so it probably wont be over until right around 11 so this isnt likely. Lol
Had a weird morning but the afternoon picked up and ended well. I got the house clean, made a yummy dinner, learned a bunch of things about weight loss, and created a meal plan for next week. I took a few steps to make things a bit easier for me.
JFT, 3/8/18
1. Up with DH
2. Morning routine
3. Coffee and needles with M&M
4. Library/Lunch
5. Story
6. Dinner in crock by 3
7. Nap?
8. READ!
9. DH time
10. Dinner/Dishes
11. Bed by 11
That's it for tomorrow I think. I hope everyone is having a great night!
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I didnt check in during the weekend but I was really good in terms of eating within my calories. As a result I didnt gain the usual post weekend bloat from all the eating out!
Just for today:
Lift
Apple Cider Vinegar
Take vitamin D
Drink 2 litres of water
C25K
10k steps
Eat within my macros/calories
I met all my goals for yesterday
I didnt get a chance to check in this morning, so even though its more than half way through the day i'll still put my goals for today:
Lift
Apple Cider Vinegar - done
Take vitamin D
Drink 2 litres of water
10k steps
Eat within my macros/calories
C25k
Met all my goals for today !!
Don’t mind me and my repetitive task each day. I figured if I put the same thing everyday for at least 3 weeks, it’ll become a habit then I can work on a different daily goal.
For tomorrow’s goal:
Lift
Apple cider vinegar
That vitamin d
Drink 2 litres of water
10k steps
Eat within my macros/calories
If weather permits, walk raffi
For yesterday, I met all my goals except walk raffi.
For today:
Lift
Apple cider vinegar - done
Vitamin D - done
Drink 2 litres of water
10k steps
Eat within my macros/calories
C25K4 -
@OConnell5483 It does make a HUGE difference being at home. Thankfully, I've gotten right back into the swing of things and stayed within my calories today. I was afraid vacation would throw me off track even when I got home, but I still feel determined to get healthy. My Etsy shop is mostly personalized gifts for weddings and other events, I do wedding handkerchiefs, baskets/pillows, corn hole bags, and dog bandanas. Basically anything I enjoy making, so my shop has become a bit of a mish mash of things...LOL! Thanks for asking. :-)
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@toaljasa I hope all is well.
Report 3/6
Will be a snow day for the family except me - working from home when everyone was taking a snow day made me grumpy. And school is closed tomorrow. Grrr.
I ate way too much. Too many snacks around. I need to go back to work and packing what I eat.
Log but not green
Fast til noon
Stretch since I’ll be working from home I forgot
Make chili but hubby made dinner
Clean up inbox slowly getting it to where I need it to be.
JFT 3/7
Log
Fast til noon
Make chili
Get out of the house!
Patience with the little one
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I’m 10 days pp now and I’ve not left the house!!
Firstly the cold, it’s just too cold!!
And I’m anxious incase I have to BF outside! Ahh
Anyway, starting small.
Doing the nursery run this morning so also get to show off baby to everyone7 -
Yesterday's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan Nearly, I had a small hot chocolate and yoghurt extra but that was not much (c. 100 kcals)
- Do not eat ANY pizza! Well there was no pizza at the workshop but there were free chips, sandwiches and biscuits and I did not have ANY! Am very proud of myself
- Read response cards twice, including 'emergencies' cards once Did it once, but I did include the emergencies ones and they were really helpful - probably part of why I didn't eat chips!
Today's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- Do walk or exercise DVD today
- 30 min Lunch break
- Leave work by 6.45 latest
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Thanks for the welcome, this board appears refreshingly honest which I love. Goals today and JFT are to:
1. Plan my 3 meals/2 snacks and find somewhere to commit them.
2. Only eat my 3 meals/2 snacks.
3. Refrain from trigger foods.
4. Exercise for at least 20 mins.
If I manage these then result!7 -
Well, it’s been a looooooong 9 months!
But here we go!
Time to see what I’m working with!
JFT:
- Log all food (and BFing)
- Drink 6 glasses of water/squash8 -
JFY (Wednesday)
1. Drink 8 glasses of water
2. Log all the food I eat
3. Stay in the green with my food intake!!! (I'm back home now, so I CAN DO THIS!! )
4. Complete 6 orders from my shop
JFT (Thursday)
1. Drink 8 glasses of water
2. Log all the food I eat
3. Stay in the green with my food intake
4. Complete 6 orders from my shop
5. Shovel driveway5 -
Well this morning was interesting. For some reason the alarm(that was properly set) didnt go off. Thank goodness I woke up when I did. The DH got showered, dressed, and out of the house in 15 minutes. He should make it to work on time. He had to take my car though because his was covered in ice and he didnt have the time scrap it all off. For some reason mine was clear. Probably because my car has more sun exposure. Anyway! Lol.
About to get ready to head out to get needled(my way of saying an acupuncture treatment) and have some coffee with M&M. It's been a few days since I've seen them so I'm excited. I miss them a lot. Lol. They are like second parents to me. I always have a blast when I am with them. Lol.
I hope everyone is having a great morning!
@junodog1 I hope you are well!5 -
Checking in from Wednesday
1. Accurate logging. ❌ Pack & log lunch - soup or salad? ✔ Morning meds. ✔ Tea! ✔
2. Daily 5-min meditation. ❌ Add links to blogroll. ✔ Continue Week 10 plans. ✔ Write blog post. ❌
3. PARENT CALLS. ❌ Continue inputting late work. ✔ Surveys in lab. ✔ Update class websites. ✔ Finish and post second comment. ✔ Review Week 3 essay assignment. ✔
4. 1 set body exercises (10 lifted push-ups ALL THE WAY DOWN, 10 lunges each leg, 70 sec plank, 40 sec forward fold, 20 sec triangle each side, 40 sec down dog, 30 sec crane each leg, 15 side leg lifts) aim for 2. ✔ 5k steps at school; aim for 6. ✔
5. Gym after school for day 2 strength. ✔ Steps to 10k; aim for 12. ✔ Try for a 15-min run @ 5.5. ✔ Pick up celery, mushrooms, fresh spinach, and berries at Aldi. ✔
6. Check in with B - can I borrow textbooks? ❌ Check in with siblings. ❌ Review Week 3 assignment; spend at least 30 minutes writing/prepping. ✔
7. Dinner - mushroom quesadillas? ✔ Meds after dinner. ✔ Write JFT. ❌ Teeth flossed, rinsed, brushed; in bed by 9:45. ✔
JFT Thursday
1. Log foods before eating them.
2. Daily 5-min meditation. Finish Week 10 plans. Write blog post.
3. FINISH inputting late work. Return computer cart at 3:05. Update class websites. Begin Week 3 essay assignment. Freshmen: write letter to principal with film recommendation; continue with narrative or promptbook. Take books to car.
4. 1 set body exercises (10 lifted push-ups ALL THE WAY DOWN, 10 lunges each leg, 70 sec plank, 40 sec forward fold, 20 sec triangle each side, 40 sec down dog, 30 sec crane/tree each leg, 15 side leg lifts) aim for 2. 5k steps at school; aim for 6.
5. Gym (day 3 strength) or walk after school, depending on weather. Steps to 10k; aim for 12. Dinner: Plated 2.
6. 30 minutes on Week 3 essay. Chop celery. Review Week 4 discussion. Review notes for callback. Message siblings. Message mom with time for dentist appointment.
7. Chop celery, pack lunch, and write JFT after dinner. Leave for callback at 8:45. Teeth flossed, rinsed, brushed; in bed by 15 minutes after return from callback.
Scale goals
November: 183.6
December: 176.6
January: 174.6
February: 173.6
March 1: 172.4.
March 31 goal: 170.4
Today: 178.6 - I just have to keep an eye on the fluctuations and make sure that the upward ones don't become trends. My rate of loss is so slow right now that it's easy to lose track. I guess that's what maintenance is like. I wish it was as easy as it was when I started, but I have to remind myself that I /don't/ wish I weighed as much as when I started!
@OConnell5483 - I'm definitely a get-things-done kind of person! As a result, though, if I don't keep a list of what I'm working on, I forget about a lot of it. So I have a big list, but it's kind of ongoing. I do try to be gentle with myself about not getting everything on the list done every day. Or... any day, really XD5 -
JFT 3/8
oh, i'm sore. I yoga-ed hard tuesday and i'm going to do it again tonight.
log everything
stay green
drink 80
yoga class
fix the nose on the darn corgi.6
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