JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018
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@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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JFY (Monday)
1. Drink 8 glasses of water (Made it to 6 cups)
2. Log all the food I eat (Had a small snack after I closed out the day in MFP)
3. Stay "in the green" with my calories (The small snack made me over in my calories but only a little.)
4. Go to the gym
5. Laundry
6. Complete 3 orders from my shop
JFT (Tuesday)
1. Drink 8 glasses of water
2. Log all the food I eat
3. Stay "in the green" with my calories
4. Go to the gym
5. Complete 5 orders from my shop
6. Take down Easter decorations
7. Try to figure out what's wrong with the vacuum4 -
Good morning! I will have to come back and read posts so I can see how everyone's doing today. Right now I have time to quickly post goals for today.
JFT [Tuesday]:
1. Journal every bite
2. Drink eight 8oz glasses of water
3. Try to get my new FitBit set up and get my steps in! So excited it finally arrived. My other one finally died yesterday so was tickled new one came in mail yesterday.
4. 30 minutes activity.
5. Go to lymphedema massage therapy appointment. This has been very discouraging because my arm is not responding this time around. It has always responded well in the past.
6. Lymphatic massage x2
7. Tiny Habits (already did 2 of them)
8. NO ICE CREAM OR BROWNIES TONIGHT. Tell DH no thank you.
9. Evening routine: Simple Abundance, New Day New You, Gratitude Journal
10. Podcasts - Optimal Living Daily, Optimal Health Daily and pick one more.
11. Prep for tomorrow's meetings before I leave today.
12. Go to bed on time even though BIL & SIL will be arriving today from CO for a visit.
Have a great day! I wish I had time to read your posts right now, but I will hop on during my lunch hour to catch up!
Big hugs to everyone.
T.
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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.
That sounds like a book a lot of people could use, my biggest trigger for eating is boredom. If I keep busy I don't even think about food until I'm actually hungry. Awesome job on not eating your emotions after the grocery shopping excursion, if venting is what it takes vent away! That's another way friends support each other.4 -
karenleona wrote: »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.
Karen
What do you do for your 12 hour shift? I worked them for a lot of years, they suck the energy right out of you and if you have any sort of commute you can easily eat up your whole day just for work.4 -
JFT - Monday April 2
2L of Water - 2.25 it's easier during th work week for me
Stay in Green - I am so puroud of myselfI had 256 calories left and wasn't hungry at all.
Write in Journal -
Do 10 Something's every hour - Yes, but I changed it up a bit. I moved for 10 minutes every hour instead of just doing 10 somethings. I "danced", paced, did squats, wall push ups. I counted them as 10 minutes of slow walking each time though I know it was worth more. I figure if I underestimate calories burned and overestimate calories eaten I'll be looking better on the scale come Sunday.
JFT - Tuesday April 3
2L of Water
Stay in Green
Write in Journal
Do 10 Something's every hour
Continue 10 Somethings at home as well during my tv watching
Go to gym and do at least one mile on treadmill
@kschriver91, my daughter she just joined MFP, I've been telling her about this group and how encouraging and inspirational I have been finding it.5 -
JFT 4/3
log everything
stay on my Always hungry plan--easy so far
drink 80--30 down. I must have been holding water last week bc i've had to run to the restroom so much yesterday and today...
yoga class!
prep for tomorrow
need to work on my scarf.4 -
THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!! i should NOT have to pee every 30 minutes!3
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cschmitz110515 wrote: »
mine, sadly has never adjusted. i drink 80 oz most days. i just have a bladder the size of a walnut.2 -
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if i was going to adjust, it would have been months ago.2 -
JFT:
Eat within macros
2 litres of water
Lift
C25K
10k steps
Vitamin d
Pray
No refined carbs3 -
I’m still about and reading posts, my OHs parents came on Sunday and they ended up taking the older girls until earlier this evening.
I’ve literally just slept for 2 days lol!
Well til atleast midday and just fed Casey. However Casey has been doubly hard!
She’s not feeding right, she was having 5oz every 4 hours like clockwork and now it’s just all over the show!
Sometimes 7, sometimes 3, then she’ll have 4 and then wake an hour later for the rest and it’s driving me bonkers. I even tried holding off a feed for a bit longer because she was sleeping from being in the car and she had a full bottle but now it’s just a mess again.
And she just won’t settle as easily
I’ve only managed 6 cups each day for the challenge, trying for 8 today (think I’ve had 5 so far)
Can’t believe I’ve slept more and I’m still just as tired6 -
Another good day today. Can’t put my finger on why but i just seem to have renewed focus. Hope
It lasts!
Goals for Tuesday:
- early workout ✅
- 3ltr+ water ✅
- Stay within calorie goal ✅
- Try to write 6 report starters ✅
- Maybe get to lunchtime hot yoga ✅
Goals for Wednesday:
- early workout
- 3ltr+ water
- Stay within calorie goal
- 12noon appt in the city
- Come home straight away and eat prepped food at home
- 3pm hosp appt
- 6 more reports
- Early night
I will catch up on everybody’s posts in the morning but wishing you all well xx5 -
HGSmith0920 wrote: »
JFT, 4/3/18
1. Log all food Barely ate anything all day. I had an apple and two cups of coffee in the morning, a cup of coffee on break around 12 and another when I left work. I just had a really big dinner so I'm not in the lower red zone now and I'm pretty full. Lol
2. 72oz of water Working on my 3rd or 4th so I will definitely hit my goal.
3. Up @ 6
4. Morning Routine I think I need to get back into the habit of a morning routine again. I have been slacking
6. Pray/Bible Prayed while sitting in the car waiting to go into work. Haven't cracked open my Bible in a few weeks though.
7. Work 8:15-5:15 We only got out 15 minutes late tonight! I was home by 5:45 this evening!
8. Make to-do list for DH I did...however...see below
9. Drop off check on break I should have called before I left. They must have been out to lunch or something because the door was locked when I got there.
10. Shopping lists For the most part. I just have to add them to my online shopping websites. Lol
11. Call doc about appt I'm just going to let my DH go on his own. He's a big boy. He doesnt need me to be there every time. Lol
12. Dinner/Dishes I had dinner on the table before 7 tonight! Made a quick and easy dinner(which also happens to be the DH's favorite)
13. Shutdown by 10:15 Well considering it's only 8pm, I'm going to assume that it will happen
14. Bed by 11 See above.
Woo boy...how to describe my afternoon...Lol. Started with me going across town to my finance guy's office to drop off a check and he wasn't there. The door was locked but the lights were on so I'm assuming they were on their lunch break. I realized after I was on my way back to the office that I probably should have called beforehand.
The DH was having a bad brain day. I think I may have mentioned that my DH has pretty severe post-concussion syndrome. You know all those football players that are suing the NFL because they weren't warned about the dangers of getting hit in the head repeatedly? Well, that's what the DH has. So he had a day full of confusion and inability to grasp onto thoughts and things. I asked him to run a few errands for me since he was off of work today. We had been meaning to get the car an oil change. We waited a tad too long. We're pretty sure he blew his head gasket. So add the bad brain day on top of his car becoming a pile of junk...means one super $hitty day for him. Couldn't it have waited for a week though? I reason I was dropping off the check to my guy was because he was going to invest part of it and give us a portion of the money as a direct deposit. I have no idea when that is going to happen. We were going to take a bunch of it to put down on a car for the DH. We cant do that until the money goes into my account...sigh...We have a plan though. It involves rides and drop-offs, borrowed cars and a whole lot of headaches. Lol. I'm hoping that the money goes in this week so that we can go get a car this weekend.
Anyway! Work went well. We were slow customer wise but kind of busy with processes and different reports and things. I'm learning a lot and having a pretty good time with it. My drawer was perfect today but that was probably because I didnt do many cash transactions. Lol.
Okay...onto goals!
JFT, 4/4/18
1. Log all food
2. 72oz of water
3. Up by 630(I have a later start but have to run errands)/weigh myself!!
4. Coffee/MFP/BIBLE!
5. Meditate/Pray 10 min
6. Teeth/Makeup/Clothes
7. Call FA/DH Bank/Drop off check!!
8. Work 10:15-5:15
9. Dinner/Treatment @ M&M's
10. Home by 9:30
11. Unplug by 11
12. Bed by 12
I hope everyone is having a great evening! I'll "see" everyone in the morning!
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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.
@slittlemeister I had to scroll ahead to see if you ate the egg! You have willpower!
Nice NSV! I would love to be able to do that!
I have the Half Size Me podcast downloaded on my phone but didn't listen to it yet. I'm going to make a point of it tomorrow because I blame everything on menopause!
I scrolled like crazy looking to see if @slittlemeister ate the egg too! Isn't it funny how invested we all are in each other's lives! I had to chuckle about this one! lol
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Checking in from 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. ❌
JFT Wednesday
1. Attempt to log, even if it means guessing.
2. Use the "30" playlist for 24 minutes of running and 10 of walking.
3. Finish green folder. Outline plans for Unit 5.
4. Pay for class 2. Pay not-a-union dues.
5. Leave for garden by 4:30. 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 - Tomorrow is another day.3 -
Tuesday recap
Managed well at work eating my prepared meals and snack. Avoided the choc cake!!
Was well within calories till I got home and found pizza on the counter. Drat. Two pieces inhaled as I was super tired and stressed. Stopped there tho. Could usually eat 4 pieces.
Goal for tomorrow
Go to library
Take dogs to dog park
Laundry
Prep dinner
Work nights starting at 7:15 pm
Stay within calories5 -
JFT Tuesday
1. Water
2. Meditation
3. Work
4. Quilt binding not tonight but that's ok. I was chilled and the warm cat was cuddled up on my lap.
5. Brush and floss
6. Bed by 10:30
1. Water
2. Meditation
3. Garbage Day
4. Scrappy Bags
5. Pick up order for hubby
6. Laundry
7. Brush and floss
8. Bed by 10:303
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