JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018
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JFT Sunday
1. Water
2. Meditation
3. Drop Miss C home
4. Work, unfortunately
5. Brush and floss
6. Bed by 10:30
1. Water
2. Meditation
3. Work
4. Walk after work
5. Quilt binding
6. Brush and floss
7. Bed by 10:30
I was thinking that when I'm home tonight I'll post my weeklies/monthlies but i think I'll wait until my normal weigh day, Wednesday.2 -
slittlemeister wrote: »I'm currently sitting on a train with a big tasty Easter egg in my bag. I'm going to be on this train for another 2h15.
I'm not going to eat it!!!
I'm not I'm not I'm not I'm not I'm not I'm not I'm not I'm not I'm not I'm not I'm not I'm not I'm not
Posting this as it will now be super embarrassing if I cave - hopefully this will stop me from giving in
Getting off the train now. I didn't eat it!
Thanks for the encouragement, was just what I needed!6 -
Had another great day at work! I was off by .25 but as long as it's under $1, it's fine. For the first time in a really long time, I am getting really comfortable answering the phone. I have a phobia of answering the phone. But for some reason, I am getting really comfortable with picking up the phone and it's only the beginning of my 3rd week! I was the only teller for about 2 hours this afternoon and I will be the only opening one tomorrow. It's amazing how comfortable I am getting at this so quickly. I still have a lot to learn but I seem to be soaking up information like a sponge! There are things I still need help doing and I still ask a lot of question but things seem to be moving right along! Lol.
AND(!!) a check I have been waiting on came in the mail today! This is a very VERY good thing. It will take a lot of the weight off our shoulders. I'm going to drop it off at our finance guy's office tomorrow during my break. So things really seem to be moving along!
Also(LOL), all my praying friends, please keep my DH in your prayers. His job situation got exponentially worse. The company made a terrible move with how they run their stores and I know that the DH will probably end up quitting before long. Please ask the Lord that he provides my DH with the perfect job for him.
Okay! I have to go make dinner now! I'll be back on later!6 -
OConnell5483 wrote: »Just for Monday [4/2]:
1. Journal all food
2. Eight 8 oz glasses of water Getting better at this. Trying to start earlier in the day, cutting off coffee earlier.
3. No ice cream Husband brought me a bowl of ice cream with a hot brownie on top. OMG. I knew it was bad, but again...OMG.
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 Fitbit battery died today and wouldn't take a charge. Was really excited to get home and find my new one had been delivered!
6. Lymphatic massage x2 / wear compression sleeve majority of day / wear bedtime compression sleeve Struggling with this. I try to do it, but it make my already sore swollen arm hurt more. So, I'm trying...
7. Do not hit snooze in the morning I suck at mornings...
8. Do one Simple Abundance assignment I did go browsing at a craft store today and lunch hour.
9. Tiny Habits - [ ] scripture [ ] prayer [ ] Tuesday's outfit [ ] wash & moisturize face before bed
10. Evening Routine: Simple Abundance, New Day New You, Gratitude Journal Doing this next.
@slittlemeister Nice job, not eating the egg! Do you have to be on the train 2H 15Min every day both ways to and from work? That's a long ride!
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HGSmith0920 wrote: »
JFT, 2/2/18
1. Get back to logging food Succumbed to some treats at work. Need to not do that! Have no idea how to log them so I'm not going to beat myself up about it and move on
2. 72oz water I didnt actually count because I left my water bottle at home
3. Up @ 6 Nope. Hit the snooze button a few times
4. Morning routine Kind of. Coffee/tea time with the DH but it was an odd morning
5. BREAKFAST See above
6. DH up @ 7 I think we both got up at 7
7. Pull meatballs out of the freezer Finally! A smiley face!
8. Work 815-515 More like 545 but yeah. Lol
9. Walk during lunch(maybe...supposed to be snowy!!!!!) It cleared up and the sun made a brave effort to show. It was pretty cold but it was nice enough
10. Spaghetti and meatballs for dinner Had a bit too much, but I dont often eat pasta anymore so it was a nice change.
11. Prep sandwiches/cut up fruit The DH had a rough day at work so we cuddled on the couch and watched a movie he had been begging me to watch for weeks. It was really funny and it made him feel better so it was all worth it.
12. DH time See above!
13. Shut down by 10 Aiming for 10:15.
14. Bed by 11 More than likely
Had a really good day! I'm anticipating another awesome day tomorrow and a great rest of the week. I hope everyone is having a great night! I will be back in the morning!
Onto goals!
JFT, 4/3/18
1. Log all food
2. 72oz of water
3. Up @ 6
4. Morning Routine
5. Pray/Bible
6. Work 8:15-5:15
7. Make to-do list for DH
8. Drop off check on break
9. Shopping lists
10. Call doc about appt
11. Dinner/Dishes
12. Shutdown by 10:15
13. Bed by 11
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Recap Easter Sunday ~ Celebrated with choir at church and family at home. No JFT goals. No logging food or beverages (adult or otherwise) for me. I ate & drank what I liked in moderate (mostly) portions, and no regrets. Lots of leftovers in house, but on bright side, I handed bags of candy and several containers of grape salad to relatives as they were leaving yesterday.
Back to JFT on Monday. Well, better late than never! Today (M) was another vacation day at home ~ I have learned over the years that I need relax & recovery time after all the Easter prep & spring cleaning from the week before. Plus, spending an entire day with people (whom I love! ) tires me out. It's just nice to have 1 or 2 days to decompress after all the activities, church & family time. This year was even crazier, since the 3rd annual 10K I do in spring was Sat. morning. And that's the morning my stupid digital clock decided to jump ahead one hour, so I got less sleep than I wanted before the race.
So I really did have goals today... JFT M 4/2
1) Walked dog 4.15 mi 1:08:53 / happy dog & happy me
2) Lots of leftovers in house so eat them in moderation / log food / net calories green = Completed food diary & Quick Added couple pieces of Easter candy I ate. Net calories green (not by much), sugar & sodium red, fiber & protein low & 14c water.
3) R&R
4) Find last weekly weigh-in post and update
5) Find last monthly goals post and update
Might as well list out goals for T 4/3 ~ my last vacation day at home
1) With imminent winter storm, shovel snow for exercise
2) Eat up more leftovers / package & freeze some / net calories green / monitor usual
3) Vote in spring election
4) Spa appt. for massage 5:30 / call to cancel if weather & roads too bad
5) Wash dishes / get thru paperwork clutter shoved aside last week
6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / bed & TV off 10:15 (treadmill before work W a.m.)3 -
Weekly Weigh-In = When I'm active I eat back calories. My weaknesses: I love food...my sweet tooth, especially chocolate...portion control...FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). I weigh myself daily and log weekly / posting my Saturday a.m. weigh-in here. [My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale.]
Age 60, 5'4" (lost 1/2" somewhere)
GW #1: 150 in a livable way = It's. Not. A. Diet.
GW #2: 145 normal BMI
UG maintain: 140 - 145 [anything less is probably unsustainable]
March Goal = 152.5
11/5/15 = 195.0 joined MFP with no real plan except It's. Not. A. Diet.
1/10/17 = 185.5 clearly not a regular on MFP / joined JFT, best group ever!
5/31/17 = 180.5 two end of month celebrations / committed to posting weekly weigh-in
06/03 = 177.5
06/10 = 179.5 pre-10K spaghetti supper night before
06/17 = 179.5 numerous meals away from home, several occasions w/ alcohol, happy no gain
06/24 = 178.0 fluctuated during week, but ended ok
07/01 = 176.0 Yay!!! Achieved June goal to stay <180
07/08 = 177.5 oops
07/15 = 176.5
07/22 = 175.0
07/29 = 174.0 saw at least one daily w-i below 174
08/05 = 174.5 dined out for Girls Day Out & ate Dad's cooking & baking
08/12 = 173.5 scale flirted with even lower numbers on daily weigh-ins
08/19 = 173.5 had couple of high calorie days
08/26 = 172.0 kind of a surprise
09/02 = 170.0 Woohoo! Officially overweight, not obese
09/09 = 171.5 backsliding, ack!
09/16 = 169.5 yay, the middle number is a six!
09/23 = 168.5 have lots challenges in upcoming week
09/30 = 167.0 met Sept goal to stay under 170
10/07 = 166.0
10/14 = 166.5 dined out 2 days with adult beverages plus wine & cheesecake at spa
10/21 = 166.5 dined out 2 days plus food day in office / no gain is good [joined Just Give Me 10 Days challenge (daily w/i)]
10/28 = 164.5 very active week & watched CICO / reached October goal of 165
11/04 = 163.0 wow, really surprised at this, daily fluctuations very up and down this week
11/11 = 164.5 this is temporary b/c very high sodium yesterday
11/18 = 162.0 big surprise, especially b/c I weigh myself daily and didn't see this all week
11/25 = 163.0 no surprise after 2 no-logging-food days (parade day and Thanksgiving), just glad not worse
12/02 = 161.0 Jingle Bell 5K day / 44:37 chip time & ave. pace 14:22 & very happy!
12/09 = 158.5 surprised to say the least / first time in 10 years my weight is 1-5-anything!
12/16 = 158.0 no work parties or food days & stuck with CICO
12/23 = 157.5 no "workouts" but shoveled snow & snowshoed, busy with Christmas preparations
12/30 = 159.0 Christmas Day no food/beverages logged
01/06/18 = 159.0 New Year's Eve hubby & I splurged on treats & beverages (at home), and I did not log...totally worth it!
01/13 = 157.0 big surprise! Yesterday evening, walked in Frenzy on the Fox 5K in 47:26 & pace 15:19. Very happy with my time, wore layers of clothes in 10 degrees & NNW 12 mph wind, fun event.
01/20 = 156.5
01/27 = 156.5 maintaining / not a bad thing
02/03 = sick / no weigh in
02/10 = 152.5 unhealthy loss due to illness / I know weight will go back up & I'm totally fine with that
02/17 = 153.0 thrilled with annual physical on 2/15/18: BP 110/68, pulse 64 and BMI 26.14
02/24 = 154.0 little out of control last week, but at goal for the month
03/03 = 155.5 oops / still lower than before I was sick
03/10 = 153.5 back on track
03/17 = 152.5
03/24 = 153.0 evening snacks & two days straight of 8 hr seminars (+ lots of sitting)
03/31 = 153.5 pre-10K spaghetti supper night before
“Start by doing what’s necessary, then what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” Francis of Assisi5 -
JFT, MOnday.
Since there is ice and snow all over the cars, I probably won't get to the gym tomorrow. )
But,
1. log all food Hubby had to ship today, so he suggested going to Longhorn for dinner. I looked online ... saw where the chicken/strawberry salad was only 513 calories, so that is what I had. I did go over my calories because I had a glass of wine, and didn't get to the gym, but still, I was below 1400, so I think I did OK.
2. Drink only ONE bottle of Diet Coke, and the rest of the day, drink water. This will be hard for me to do, but I am realizing that when I am thirsty, I tend to grab another bottle of caffeine-free diet coke instead of water. I need to get more water, so for just one day, I will try this. (wish me luck LOL)!!. They say that caffeine actually dehydrates a person, and I think this may be part of my problem - just being dehydrated. Well ..... I did make it through the entire day with just ONE Diet coke .... and I sipped on water all day long!!! But tonite, I was so hungry, even though I know it is not really hungry, but I gave in and had a diet sunkist orange soda.
3. Water Challenge --- drink 8+ cups of water I did so good with this today.
4. eat 5 servings of fruits/veggies. I have been really slacking on this and need in increase my veggies and fruits Helped that I had a salad for dinner with tons of lettuce, strawberries, oranges, etc.
5. eat slowly, and enjoy every bite. Be mindful of what I am eating, and be mindful of not eating too much.
6. work on chemo hats, and finish up quilt Doing that tonite
7. get back on here -- be accountable.
After seeing my weight this morning, I know I have got to get back on track. Even though I know it is because of eating ham, still hate to see the scale creeping up. So for me, today was a good day. Now I just have to make it until bedtime and not snack ..... so my water glass is next to me.
JFT, Tues
1.go to the gym. Hoping it won't be storming though
2. log all food
3. only ONE diet Coke ...... and drink water throughout the day. Sip on the diet coke to make it last.
4. water challenge - 8+ cups of water. Aiming for 10 cups
5. eat 5 servs fruits and veggies
6. eat slowly ..... enjoy each bite
7. work on chemo hats in evening
8. read a chapter in the new book I got --- Shrink Yourself ... Break free from emotional eating. Something that is my biggest obstacle in losing weight.
9. get back on here - be accountable6 -
March Goals / Results:
- Walk on treadmill / dog (weather & roads permitting) 5x per week = Per MapMyWalk walked 5x four weeks and 6x one week. Total of 23 workouts & 78.73 miles in March.
- Alternatively, start strength training and/or yoga some days = Nope again... with snow / ice gone from roads, outdoors beckoned & walked dog more often instead.
- Walk Badger State Brewing 10K (already registered) on 3/31 < 1:35 = Woohoo! 1:30:28.82 & average pace 14:35 Snowed like crazy at start, then rained, then very windy ~ squishy shoes & socks, all outer wear soaking wet at finish, no sitting in beer garden enjoying adult beverage after, like last year.
- Take measurements 3/31 a.m. before 10K / log on MFP (later same day) = Measurements taken & logged. No longer significant changes, but waist shrinking & continue to firm up.
- Scale goal 152.5 / may be affected by pre-race dinner 3/30 = 153.5 definitely impacted by carb-loading spaghetti supper night before. Scale read 152.5 several times during March daily weigh-ins, so know I'm trending in the right direction.
April Goals:- Walk dog or on treadmill 5x per week
- Win MapMyWalk spring challenge (most distance) with M
- Yoga or strength train 1x per week
- Log all food & beverages every day / net calories green or w/i 100
- Take measurements 4/30 a.m. before work & log on MFP
- Scale goal 152.0#
Focus on the process, not the outcome.3 -
So I am reading another book about emotional eating, called "Shrink Yourself ... Break free from emotional eating". I know for me, this is my hardest thing in trying to lose weight ... something bothers me, I eat. I get depressed, I eat, I am tired, I eat, ...... etc etc etc.
The chapter I am reading is to try and figure out the triggers are .. whether it be people, events, moods, etc. Well, tonite my daughter came out with her laundry. She gave me a list of groceries, since I use the disability money to buy her groceries. Usually I "make" her go with me, but she was dressed in shorts (and it is 34 degrees out and raining), I could tell her anxiety was high, so I went by myself.
Well, I help her carry out her groceries since she had a ton of laundry. Her car was so stuffed with junk, there was hardly any room for the groceries. I put 2 bags in the back seat, and suggested she put the other 2 in the front. She proceeded to just "stuff" the groceries in the back seat .... groceries spilling all over the car. I try to get her to take her time, put them in the front seat, but then she gets mad, and says it is OK. Her anxiety causes her to do things like this, because when she gets high anxiety, she just wants to leave in a hurry, and does everything quickly, no matter the outcome -- like groceries spilling all over the car.
But .... I came back in the house. .... and the first thing I started to do was look for something to eat .... anything. I was ready to just grab some crackers, but I stopped myself. Because I knew those crackers would have led to a bowl of ice cream, probably popcorn, and a nite of eating.
I am hoping that I can learn to recognize these triggers, and stop them like I was able to do tonite.... just by coming on here and "venting". So, I am sorry for my venting, but you guys saved my day.....
I am now sewing, drinking my water, and can for the first time in a long time, call this day a success for me. One day ..... now, to try and do this for another day tomorrow.6 -
@joan6630 So proud, so so proud of you. You sound like you've figured something out. Oh but you don't need to be sorry. Didn't you set these threads up for just this purpose, to support each other?
JFT Monday
1. Water
2. Meditation
3. Work
4. Walk after work
5. Quilt binding
6. Brush and floss
7. Bed by 10:30
JET Tuesday
1. Water
2. Meditation
3. Work
4. Quilt binding
5. Brush and floss
6. Bed by 10:303 -
Like many people here , I am an emotional eater. Any emotion and I eat. Lots of family stress over the weekend but trying to stick with the plan.
Did not go crazy on Easter. Could have been better but not awful.
Wanted to walk the dogs today but too tired/lazy/unmotivated/stressed/sore after a 12 hr shift. Perhaps tomorrow? Not optimistic. One of the challenges with 12 hr shifts is when to exercise
Goals for Tuesday
Eat only packed meals, snacks and 1 pkg arrowroot cookies
Limit eating after I get home from work.
Try and look forward.
Karen5 -
JFT - Monday
- Eat less than 1500 calories
- Eat fruit instead of chocolate and candy
- Do cardio workout
- Drink more water much more coffee than water yesterday
JFT - Tuesday
- Stick to my allowed calorie intake
- study
- Drink more water
- Eat fruit instead of candy and chocolate
- Do jump rope-workout5 -
@OConnell5483 No, my morning train is 30 minutes, plus 20 mins ish on the underground! I was on my way back from my mum's in the North, where I'd been staying for the weekend. Had one 30 minute train and then one 3 hour one! Wasn't bored - occupied myself with a magazine - but the Easter egg is difficult to resist!
@joan6630 Good job on sporting and dealing with the trigger! It's really good that you've worked out what it is and have started being able to combat it. We all have our own triggers.... Mine is going home from work and wanting a glass of wine/something tasty to help me relax!2 -
Yesterday's commitments:
- Log everything I eat I didn't want to ask my mum to weigh the portions at lunch (she always moans about that) and have up after that. Having said that I was pretty good...
- No snacks except one Creme egg Lasted 3.5 hours in total on a train with an Easter egg! Will save it for a week where I can fit it into the calories (too many treats already this week)
- Don't exceed calories by more than 450 Don't know as didn't log, but probably
Today's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- No alcohol
- 1 hour lunch break (plan what to do with it)
- Leave work by 5.30
- Spend plenty of time talking to boyfriend this evening (not just catching up on chores)
- Bed by 10.30
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@joan6630 I love all the smiley faces! That makes me so happy that you hit all your goals today. I know it must make you even happier. Congratulations on finding out what one of your triggers is and withstanding the temptation!
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April Goals
Lose 5lbs this month(145lbs)
Do something active 2x per week
Cook dinner 5x per week
Eat breakfast 4x per week
Read my Bible 3x per week
Spend more quality time with the DH
Get caught up on bills and buy things we need for the house(but don’t go overboard)
Slow down and pay attention at work
Do a weekly weigh in on Saturdays
3/31/18-150.4
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Actually went to bed early last night & feel so much better. Much more focused.
Kids have a 1/2 day so rushing til they get home.
Walk w/dog at beach park.
Roast in crockpot.
Tracked lunch & snacks.
Downloaded Stronglift 5x5 program on phone. So self conscious at gym. Thank God there was only one guy in the barbell area. I'll be back on Wednesday. My squats are not very deep. I'm starting at the bottom on this challenge! I can only improve LOL.
Take DD to gym this afternoon so I can do yoga or Zumba.
Meditate. 2x 15 mins each.
Bag of chocolate eggs have made it to the door...
NSV didn't turn TV on last night before bed.
Yesterday's interview on "Half Size Me" podcast was hilarious. I could relate to the menopause discussion.
Aim for 9:45 for bedtime.
@joan6630 my heart goes out to you b/c it's so hard to see your child suffering. Sometimes we have to disconnect to save ourselves even if it's only for a short time. Can you share with your daughter in these heated moments that you love her but her behavior is upsetting you and you need a break and so you will be stepping away? I hope that you can continue with taking the alternate route in the future as I know it will help you. I still struggle with eating to cope with stress when my daughter is losing it (more than before with the onset of puberty) but I'll keep trying.
@slittlemeister I had to scroll ahead to see if you ate the egg! You have willpower!
Today when I eat or take an action I will ask myself "Will this choice take me closer to my goals?".
Wishing you all a great day!
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Checking in from 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. ❌
JFT Tuesday
1. Attempt to log, even if it means guessing.
2. Use the "rest day" playlist alternating songs between runs and walks.
3. Finish blue folder; grade and enter at least 4 sets from green folder. Outline plans for Unit 5.
4. Lunch with B. Clothes donated. Call 9 Round about free week Apr 16-21.
5. 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. TAKE TICKETS. Leave at ticket window and pay for extras. 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 3: 181.2 - Maybe I just have to get used to being hungry. *sigh* Because I'm hungry ALL the time. Not like, in pain or anything. But I'm never "not hungry," and I'm usually beyond "yeah, I could eat something" and into "yes, I want something to eat."
Yesterday we went out to eat and my parents were saying they couldn't eat another bite. And I'm looking at my dad's fries and thinking I don't want the waitress to take those because I could EASILY finish them off. And I'd had most of an appetizer, an entree, and an extra side. And I'd made sure to choose items that leaned toward high fiber and protein (oysters, sashimi salad, and roasted farro-and-vegetables). I see people on the boards saying that their appetite has decreased and/or they just don't enjoy calorie-dense food like they used to. That's still not true for me :P
Anyway, I've got my playlist set up, so now to see what the weather's like so I know if I want short sleeves, long sleeves, or a hoodie in addition.5 -
ok, i'm still working on the weekend thing.
today i started the always hungry plan. I should have prepped everything last night, but i didn't so i was way behind this morning. oh well, lesson learned.
JFT 4/2
log everything haven't finished, but it's next on my list
stay on my plan; may be green, may not be.
i'm hoping to swim tonight, but depends on shark week stopping. if not, will do a leslie sansone video had to go to the grocery store, and ran out of time
prep for tomorrow!! i didn't do this yesterday, but got up early today to get ready. soooo, a win.
drink 80
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