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

Very late in posting today, but wanted to recap yesterday & today...

Recap Good Friday 3/30 ~ vacation / holiday = another busy day at home & away
1) At least since I snacked so much Thurs, I have no cravings for Easter candy, which I haven't even opened yet... small comfort. Usual breakfast / leftovers for lunch / spaghetti for supper... carb loading for 10K / drink > 12c water / net calories rational / cut out irrational snacking! = Net calories -89, sugar -17, sodium / fiber / protein good & 12c water. I did snack on peanut M&Ms (one of my favs) in the evening... I know once things at home settle down, I'll quit this snacking thing, it's just that I've been so busy & active all day long. Quite a change from sitting at a desk 40 hours a week.
2) Put out Easter decorations / fill Easter baskets & bowls organized not filled / set tables
3) Make cake & pudding for trifle / make lemon bars 1st time recipe, hope it's good / make lime green salad / premix casserole / organize food prep for Sat. & Sun. some
4) Wash dishes / organize pots & utensils for Sunday / wash towels almost forgot!
5) Walk dog (maybe short route) = Walked dog 3.82 mi (so much for a short route) in 1:03:07. Happy dog! Fitbit 21,646 steps, 250+ steps 11/14 & 62 floors.
6) 3 p.m. pick up race packet / prep clothes for Sat. 10K / monitor weather forecast ~ supposed to be very windy, snow, maybe rain... not ideal conditions see recap below
7) Tenebrae service 7:00 / choir at church 6:40 ~ remember the focus for this weekend
8) Floss / retainers / bed & TV off 10:30 nope again

Recap Sat. 3/31 ~ 9 a.m. Badger State Brewing 10K / goal <1:35 / weather forecast rain/snow mix ~ yippee ~ We got everything the weatherman predicted: snowed like crazy at start, then rained, then VERY windy. Race had 160 no-shows. I tried not to think of how squishy my shoes & socks became, and didn't feel cold until the finish line, when I realized my gloves were soaking wet. Very happy with my time of 1:30:28.82 ~ that's an average pace of 14:35 ~ walking! Sad dog though. Fitbit at 22,622 steps & 38 floors as of last sync at 8:45 p.m. Net calories green & 12c water.

Spent afternoon & early evening finishing food prep for Easter dinner: baked & frosted Easter bread, made two fruit salads, whipped cream & assembled trifle, and constantly washed dishes to keep counter clear. Filled all Easter baskets ~ hoping to send goodies with family as they leave, otherwise I will take to work. Organized kitchen & tables for remaining menu. Helped hubby with some additional cleaning, but not too much. It was his turn to clean today. Didn't log any of my activity as "exercise" although I know it was. We are ready for the family!

Since Sunday is Easter, I will be celebrating with choir at church and family at home. No JFT goals. No logging food or beverages (adult or otherwise) for me. I will eat & drink what I like in moderate portions, and no regrets. Back to JFT on Monday.

Wishing all my fellow JFTers a blessed and happy Easter!

cschmitz110515 wrote: »

Very late in posting today, but wanted to recap yesterday & today...

Recap Good Friday 3/30 ~ vacation / holiday = another busy day at home & away
1) At least since I snacked so much Thurs, I have no cravings for Easter candy, which I haven't even opened yet... small comfort. Usual breakfast / leftovers for lunch / spaghetti for supper... carb loading for 10K / drink > 12c water / net calories rational / cut out irrational snacking! = Net calories -89, sugar -17, sodium / fiber / protein good & 12c water. I did snack on peanut M&Ms (one of my favs) in the evening... I know once things at home settle down, I'll quit this snacking thing, it's just that I've been so busy & active all day long. Quite a change from sitting at a desk 40 hours a week.
2) Put out Easter decorations / fill Easter baskets & bowls organized not filled / set tables
3) Make cake & pudding for trifle / make lemon bars 1st time recipe, hope it's good / make lime green salad / premix casserole / organize food prep for Sat. & Sun. some
4) Wash dishes / organize pots & utensils for Sunday / wash towels almost forgot!
5) Walk dog (maybe short route) = Walked dog 3.82 mi (so much for a short route) in 1:03:07. Happy dog! Fitbit 21,646 steps, 250+ steps 11/14 & 62 floors.
6) 3 p.m. pick up race packet / prep clothes for Sat. 10K / monitor weather forecast ~ supposed to be very windy, snow, maybe rain... not ideal conditions see recap below
7) Tenebrae service 7:00 / choir at church 6:40 ~ remember the focus for this weekend
8) Floss / retainers / bed & TV off 10:30 nope again

Recap Sat. 3/31 ~ 9 a.m. Badger State Brewing 10K / goal <1:35 / weather forecast rain/snow mix ~ yippee ~ We got everything the weatherman predicted: snowed like crazy at start, then rained, then VERY windy. Race had 160 no-shows. I tried not to think of how squishy my shoes & socks became, and didn't feel cold until the finish line, when I realized my gloves were soaking wet. Very happy with my time of 1:30:28.82 ~ that's an average pace of 14:35 ~ walking! Sad dog though. Fitbit at 22,622 steps & 38 floors as of last sync at 8:45 p.m. Net calories green & 12c water.

Spent afternoon & early evening finishing food prep for Easter dinner: baked & frosted Easter bread, made two fruit salads, whipped cream & assembled trifle, and constantly washed dishes to keep counter clear. Filled all Easter baskets ~ hoping to send goodies with family as they leave, otherwise I will take to work. Organized kitchen & tables for remaining menu. Helped hubby with some additional cleaning, but not too much. It was his turn to clean today. Didn't log any of my activity as "exercise" although I know it was. We are ready for the family!

Since Sunday is Easter, I will be celebrating with choir at church and family at home. No JFT goals. No logging food or beverages (adult or otherwise) for me. I will eat & drink what I like in moderate portions, and no regrets. Back to JFT on Monday.

Wishing all my fellow JFTers a blessed and happy Easter!

Have a fantastic Lord's Day! I like your plan of action: eating/drinking moderately---but best of all that you will ENJOY it without guilt/regrets.

Peace and joy

slittlemeister wrote: »

Yesterday was a bit of a rubbish day - met Mum's boyfriend which was pretty hard. Spent most of the morning crying and being sad. I think I realised that the main factor behind the sadness is actually just grief about my Dad again. People always told me that grief never goes away, it just goes quiet....but then rears its ugly head occasionally, for various reasons. I guess the whole new boyfriend thing has caused it to pop out again!

I'm feeling better today though. He actually seemed very nice and was clearly very keen to get on with me. They also clearly get on very well, which makes me feel better about the whole thing. I obviously want my mum to be happy... I'm just finding it hard to adapt to the new reality i.e. I'm still not ok with the fact that my dad has died... And probably never will be. But hopefully, I will start to accept that he has at some point.

I can’t imagine how I would feel if my Mom were to have started dating again after my Dad passed, however I truly believe loneliness helped progress her Alzheimer’s and made her unhealthier faster. I would hope I would have been supportive. My thoughts are with you, it has to be terrible for you to be in this situation.

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I had a great day today with my youngest. She is doing a lot of vintage/antique decorating for her wedding next summer. Some of this is pricy so I’m very glad we have a year to get everything. My eldest daughter got a job today, I am very excited for her. I think it will be good for her and her family. My Grandson is not as happy about it. He’s scared he’ll never see her. When we were explaining to him she could do more for them like swim lessons he seemed ok. Tonight when he told me she had the job, he said well I guess I’ll learn to swim at least.
Looking forward to tomorrow, Happy Easter everyone.

@Snowflake1968 @toaljasa @Bex953172 @bcTRAI

Thanks for your support and suggestions, it's very much appreciated. I continue to feel a bit better as I get a bit used to the idea. I think I am still pretty near the top of the wave of grief at the moment, but hopefully it will subside before too long!

I like the idea of doing something to honour my dad. It isn't actually his anniversary (that's in September - I was rounding when I said it was 4, years) but I think it will be good to do anyway.

My mum actually suggested that we put some flowers on his grave, I think doing that will help. It actually just helped that she suggested it at all because one of my problems with the whole thing is a fear that she is moving on and forgetting about him/preferring this new guy.

I realise that sounds ridiculous - they had some fairly big problems though because of his mental health issues/behaviour in relation to those and some of the things she says about their relationship sometimes make it seem like she might really think she's better off without him. So it made me feel a whole lot better that she suggested doing that. (I should probably actually talk to her about some of this stuff sometime... It's difficult though)

I also gave a reasonably big donation in Dad's church this morning, and lit some candles for him and several other relatives. All of this helped I think!

Thanks again for your support and advice... It's very valued. And happy Easter to all of you

For those of us participating in Joan's 8+ cups of water challenge:

OConnell5483 wrote: »

Just for Today/Saturday:
1. Journal my food I did not. I know exactly what I ate but for the most part was unplugged all day yesterday and just never logged on to journal!
2. Eat mindfully. Make good choices
3. 8 cups of water
4. Take K to Hobby Lobby for art supplies
5. Lymphatic massage x 2 today Actually only x 1
6. 2 things off my to-do list
7. Watch Brewer game and maybe the Minnesota Wild game (not sure of times) Watched bits and pieces of the Brewer game.
8. Try to be unplugged as much as possible. Probably a bit too successful at this, but I felt I needed it.
9. No ice cream tonight
10. Nighttime routine: Read Simple Abundance, New Day New Me, listen to podcasts, gratitude journal
11. Bed early so I can get up for Easter service tomorrow.

Didn't get on here early enough to set goals for today. I had a good day though with my food, water and to-do list!
1. Journaled my food
2. Drank 8 glasses of water
3. Decluttered file cabinet
4. Bills and balance checkbook
5. Unplugged
6. Made lasagna for our Easter dinner...weird? probably. But delicious!
7. Winding down for dinner

@joan6630 So happy you had a nice visit with your son and the boys! It's really nice you could see how close he and the boys are. That must put your mind at ease somewhat knowing that his relationship with the boys is still strong!

I'm going to post tomorrow's goals here now so I don't get busy and forget tomorrow. Looks like we've got another wintoer storm watch tonight. **screaming inside my head**

Just for Monday [4/2]:
1. Journal all food.
2. Eight 8 oz glasses of water
3. No ice cream
4. Put a smile in my voice and be a positive influence at work
5. Move every hour: Hit 250+ steps 12 out of 12 hours / >6000 steps / 30 minutes active
6. Lymphatic massage x2 / wear compression sleeve majority of day / wear bedtime compression sleeve
7. Do not hit snooze in the morning
8. Do one Simple Abundance assignment
9. Tiny Habits - [ ] scripture [ ] prayer [ ] Tuesday's outfit [ ] wash & moisturize face before bed
10. Evening Routine: Simple Abundance, New Day New You, Gratitude Journal

It's not a diet. It's a lifestyle change.

Checking in from Sunday
1. Attempt to log, even if it means guessing. ❌
2. Use "30" playlist for about 3 minute to 8 minute walk/run ratio for 35 minutes, followed by a cool-down walk and some stretching. ✔
3. Cure tilapia for ceviche. ✔ Divide saag; cook more quinoa if needed. ✔ Chop celery. ✔ Sort laundry. ✔ Clear folding area. ✔
4. Ready Player One with D. ❌ Clothes donated. ❌
5. Look for 9Round form. ✔ Pay registration for Jacky. ❌ Pay for Class 2. ❌ Pay not-a-union dues. ❌ Order Left Hand of Darkness and Akata Warrior.
6. Leave for garden by 4:00. ✔ Keep meds in car; take before return. ✔ Teeth flossed, rinsed, brushed; in bed by 10:00. (close enough)

JFT Monday
1. Attempt to log, even if it means guessing.
2. Use "30" playlist for about 3 minute to 8 minute walk/run ratio for 35 minutes, followed by a cool-down walk and some stretching. Make a "rest day" playlist alternating songs between runs and walks.
3. Chop celery. Grade one set of papers. Outline plans for Unit 5.
4. Lunch with parents. Clothes donated. Call 9 Round about free week?
5. Look for 9Round form. Pay registration for Jacky. Pay for Class 2. Pay not-a-union dues. Pick up Left Hand of Darkness and Akata Warrior.
6. Leave for garden by 4:00. Keep meds in car; take before return. Update JFT. Teeth flossed, rinsed, brushed; in bed by 10:00.

Scale progress & goals

November: 183.6
December: 176.6
January: 174.6
February: 173.6
March: 179.6

April 1: 180.2. G'night all.