JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018
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JFT - Thursday April 26
2L of Water -
Stay in Green -
Write in Journal -
Work on Manual -
No still working on new hire paperwork to hire some staff
Do 10 Something's every hour -
I only managed to do it once but I did take a walk last night that wasn't on my goals, so that made up for it.
JFT - Friday April 27
2L of Water
Stay in Green
Write in Journal
Conduct Interviews - Get on-boarding paperwork in order
Do 10 Somethings at least 4 times - I'm already behind, so why set myself up for failure already.
The scale moved in the right direction this morning!!!! 0.6 pounds down! It's not much, but it's down! I am not doing the check in, I'll wait until Sunday hopefully it is more still and I'm not going to be discouraged. I walked last night, my legs hurt and I was tired, but I made myself do it and felt better for doing so. I started tracking the weight I would be in 5 weeks if everyday were like today. I would like to see if it's anywhere close because all of my days are lower than my current weight.
A friend of mine posted a 28 day Plank Challenge on fb last night. I'm thinking I'll start this on Sunday and see how I do. I figure with my walks, swimming on Saturday and planks that would all be a boost. I also need to get to the gym next week, although I think I will concentrate on strength training there and continue to use my walks for cardio. My daughter is using my membership much more than I am.
I'll post the Plank Challenge if anyone wants to join me.
Have a happy Friday everyone.3 -
This is the 28 Day Plank Challenge I mentioned I am going to start on Sunday.
https://betterme.guru/9732-28-day-planking-challenge-tone-tighten-tummy/
This is copied from the webpage:
The challenge itself lasts 28 days. Even though it might seem quite a long time you will have a break every 5 days. During your workout days you need to increase the amount of time spent in the plank.
Day 1-3: 20 seconds
Day 4: 30 seconds
Day 5: 40 seconds
Day 7-8: 45 seconds
Day 9-11: 60 seconds
Day 12: 90 seconds
Day 14-16: 90 seconds
Day 16-18: 150 seconds
Day 20-23: 150 seconds
Day 23-24: 180 seconds
Day 26-27: 240 seconds
Day 28: Until you fall down
The webpage has different variations of planks pictures as well.
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OConnell5483 wrote: »slittlemeister wrote: »2 sleeps until holiday!
Doesn't feel quite real yet, probably because I'm still in work mode. Should get real and exciting after I finish today!
@OConnell5483 @toaljasa Thanks for your holiday best wishes! I like the quote and will use it to encourage me to be more adventurous while I'm away @OConnell5483 Happy to post the odd travel pic to inspire you to book something yourself if you like?
I would LOVE that! I was talking to my husband last night telling him how you go to Paris for weekend trips and now are going to Vietnam and how I missed my calling....to travel! I've always loved to travel and have done very little of it. I'm living vicariously through you! I did start browsing online last night for some places I might be able to visit in the US or Canada. I've never been to Canada and would love to. Both my husband and I have always wanted to go to Alaska also... I'm so excited for you!
You should totally go to Canada! My boyfriend loves it, it's beautiful there apparently.
Just consulted him on your behalf and he said that anywhere in Canada is nice "except all the middle of it that takes 3 hours to fly through"
Apologies to any central Canadians on this board
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slittlemeister wrote: »OConnell5483 wrote: »slittlemeister wrote: »2 sleeps until holiday! Doesn't feel quite real yet, probably because I'm still in work mode. Should get real and exciting after I finish today!
@OConnell5483 @toaljasa Thanks for your holiday best wishes! I like the quote and will use it to encourage me to be more adventurous while I'm away @OConnell5483 Happy to post the odd travel pic to inspire you to book something yourself if you like?
I would LOVE that! I was talking to my husband last night telling him how you go to Paris for weekend trips and now are going to Vietnam and how I missed my calling....to travel! I've always loved to travel and have done very little of it. I'm living vicariously through you! I did start browsing online last night for some places I might be able to visit in the US or Canada. I've never been to Canada and would love to. Both my husband and I have always wanted to go to Alaska also... I'm so excited for you!
You should totally go to Canada! My boyfriend loves it, it's beautiful there apparently.
Just consulted him on your behalf and he said that anywhere in Canada is nice "except all the middle of it that takes 3 hours to fly through"
Apologies to any central Canadians on this board
LOL, I was born and raised in Atlantic Canada, New Brunswick. Lived in Central, Ontario for a bit, and have now lived in the West, Alberta for 20 years. I agree with your boyfriend, however driving through Central Canada has some beautiful areas but it's a long drive too.
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@slittlemeister Thank you for consulting him! LOL! I'll try to stay away from the middle...although that is probably the part my husband would like most!
@Snowflake1968 I might have to pick your brain one of these days since you've lived in a few areas!4 -
JFT: 4/27
1. Going to clean both bathrooms
2. Increase my steps
3. Eat 2 pieces of fruit
4. Drink more water6 -
JFT FridayJFT Thursday
1. Water
2. Meditation
3. Laundry first spring closeline laundry!
4. Studio time blocks for the new quilt are half done!
5. Southwest Chicken Corn Chowder
6. Jewelry store wedding rings are back on my hand! I also picked up a family ring that I had ordered
7. Fabric store a new foot for my machine
8. Walk 5 km
9. Brush and floss
10. Bed by 10:30
1. Water
2. Meditation
3. Laundry
4. Studio time
5. Pool
6. Subway for dinner
7. Brush and floss
8. Bed by 10:30
@OConnell5483 Thanks for asking about my class. It was actually a demo for ruler feet. Yesterday I went to a different shop and purchased a new foot and 1 small ruler so I could try.
@mytime6630 I'm so happy you're trying out the tiny habits program. What do you think?3 -
my phone finally conked out, the charging port has broken and there was nothing more depressing than seeing it on 1% knowing it won't charge again..
anyway getting it fixed in a couple of weeks, borrowing my Partners phone to post this but won't be able to do it all the time.
missing you all!
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@clicketykeys - You have SO MUCH packed into your day! I'm new around this thread but what you strive to achieve each day inspires me. I hope you are able to refuel over the weekend and keep kicking butt!
*laugh* "Strive" is definitely the important word there! And like... yeah it's a long list but a lot of it is little stuff that doesn't take much, but if I don't have a list to look at, I forget! Like downloading that song... which I am going to do now! And then another nice thing is that if I have the list, the stuff that didn't get done can be rolled over to tomorrow.1 -
my phone finally conked out, the charging port has broken and there was nothing more depressing than seeing it on 1% knowing it won't charge again..
anyway getting it fixed in a couple of weeks, borrowing my Partners phone to post this but won't be able to do it all the time.
missing you all!
Oh no, we'll miss you!3 -
@Snowflake1968 Fantastic about your weightloss---and .6 lbs is a great achievement--especially since those numbers have been stuuuuck for awhile! My goal is 1/2lb per week. Anything above that is just butter on my bread, lolol!!!
Hopefully you'll see the number keep moving down down down. Enjoy, relish, delight in that.6lb...you worked hard to get to it!!!
Peace and joy joy joy as you keep onward and upward (or downward as the case may be, lol)3 -
@Snowflake1968 Fantastic about your weightloss---and .6 lbs is a great achievement--especially since those numbers have been stuuuuck for awhile! My goal is 1/2lb per week. Anything above that is just butter on my bread, lolol!!!
Hopefully you'll see the number keep moving down down down. Enjoy, relish, delight in that.6lb...you worked hard to get to it!!!
Peace and joy joy joy as you keep onward and upward (or downward as the case may be, lol)
Thank you so much for the encouragement. It was hard earned this week.3 -
JFT
1. Stay under 1927 calories
2. 12 cups water by midnight
3. 3 sketches
4. Read 10 pages
5. 15 stand hours by midnight
6. 450 movement by midnight4 -
I’ve had such a hard time motivating myself lately and I’m feeling really down about it. I’m not binging. I’m just not bothering to preplan and so I get to the end of th day and I’m 1000 calories over the suggested amount needed to MAINTAIN my weight (so WAY above what’s needed to lose) and while I’m trying not to obsess over numbers, I do need to be mindful to a certain degree or ill never lose...
I need to get back into those good habits I started last year. Why is it so hard to make good choices and so easy to fall out of healthy routines???
I want to lose weight, but obviously not enough. So how do I get my motivation back? I feel so useless and don’t know how to get out of this funk. I’ve upped my activity dramatically with my new job, but my eating in the evening has gotten worse.
Anyway, sorry for the depressing rant. I needed to get it off my chest. I know that I’ll figure it out somehow.
Goals for tomorrow:
Hit my steps again (I’m on a 4 day streak!)
Drink loads of water
Cut back on sugar
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JFT - Friday April 27
2L of Water - Yes
Stay in Green - Yes
Write in Journal - Yes
Conduct Interviews - Get on-boarding paperwork in order - Yes
Do 10 Somethings at least 4 times - I'm already behind, so why set myself up for failure already. - no
JFT - Saturday April 28
2L of water
Stay in Green
Swim lesson
Clean
Get in craft room
I walked 6 kms tonight and knocked 15 seconds off my pace per km, all while talking on the phone!
I really need to buy some proper sneakers soon.
Have a great Saturday!
I saw this quote to post on my fb tonight. I love it.
Don’t Quit until you’re proud! How awesome is that!4 -
JFT SaturdayJFT Friday
1. Water
2. Meditation
3. Laundry
4. Studio time
5. Pool
6. Subway for dinner
7. Brush and floss
8. Bed by 10:30
1. Water
2. Meditation
3. Laundry
4. Gas 10:30
5. Pick up Kara for lunch
6. Studio time
7. Start packing for Alberta trip
8. Brush and floss
9. Bed by 10:303 -
MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »JFT
1. Stay under 1927 calories
2. 12 cups water by midnight
3. 3 sketches
4. Read 10 pages
5. 15 stand hours by midnight
6. 450 movement by midnight
Update:
1. Yep, 1843!
2. 12 cups..Done!
3. Nope
4. Nope
5. Only got 14, got distracted.
6. Yes! 527!!!3 -
Checking in from Friday
1. Log accurately. Dinner - Plated 1? Meds, teeth, tea. AM run.
2. Finish grading poetry projects. UPDATE CLASS WEBSITES. Print grammar, practice & upload. Email principal about additional photocopies. Email and print diagnostics. Daily Duolingo. Meditation. Read Shadowhouse Fall.
3. 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/warrior 3 each leg, 15 side leg lifts) aim for 2. Steps at school to 7k; aim for *10*.
4. Sophomores catchup day. Update WM project; check notes. Freshmen practice. Talk to students about music during work time. Write postcards. Download song for audition. Take laptop to cafeteria.
5. Write response post. Review main assignment. Quiz. Chop more celery. Salad tomorrow? Take roast out of freezer. Check grocery list.
6. Leave for theater by 6:15. Meds by 8:00. Update JFT by 10:30. Teeth flossed, rinsed, brushed; in bed by 11:00; set alarm for 7:00.
I don't know why I'm even putting logging on here, because I'm not doing it. I'm not freakin' joined at the hip to MFP and I've had X amounts of Halo Top lemon cake, a blackberry and cottage cheese parfait, and some tea with saccharin and vanilla protein shake for creamer. People are always like "it takes 30 seconds extra." Buttmunchers, that will add 10 minutes of cursing at my device because I can't find the stupid entry and then by the time I've found the entry I've forgotten what the weight was oh I guess I should have written the damn weight down where's some scrap paper and a pen or maybe I should have put it on a Notes file in my phone.
FML, logging SUCKS.
1. AM run. (I hate this too.) Meds. Teeth. Tea.
2. Write response post. Yoga. Grade 10 poetry projects. Print lyrics to audition song. Practice. Write essay.
3. Daily Duolingo. Meditation. Read Shadowhouse Fall. Review grocery list with D. Dinner: Plated 2. Take roast out of freezer. Check in with B.
4. Print WM project and proof. Walk with D in the evening. Update JFT by 8:00. Meds. Teeth flossed, rinsed, brushed; in bed by 9:30.4 -
JFT Friday recap
1. Stop eating when you are full - eat when you are hungry
2. Log all food
3. Be kind to yourself
4. Meds AM and PM
5. Finish stock needed sheet
6. Be mindful of eating at art opening
didn't go
7. Give dog medicine
8. Be proud of your accomplishments - 10 days of taking ALL medications, losing first 5 lbs, practicing positive thoughts, improving water intake, and 1 month facebook free!
JFT Saturday
1. Stop eating when you are full - eat when you are hungry
2. Log all food
3. Be kind to yourself
4. Meds AM and PM
5. Make room for what you want to eat this weekend iifym.
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@clicketykeys Thank you, your post made me laugh! I’m not sure if that was your intended effect, but you described so well my own reactions and my love/hate relationship with logging! I’m also not a very faithful logger right now. I often remember to add things until the next day! And I’ve changed my calories goals like 14x to see if I can ever hit one successfully.
I used to be EXCELLENT at it. Very faithful logger and meal planner. So maybe If we keep trying, we will eventually get into it.3 -
I was looking for something like this! 31 year old new mother following low carb, high fat.
Starting weight January 28, 2018 349.4lbs
Starting weight MFP March 4, 2018 340lbs
Current weight April 28, 2018 319lbs
First Goal Weight June 30: 299lbs
Just for today I will:
1. Stick to my meal plan.
2. 3L of water.
3. Meal prep for the rest of the week, bacon, breakfast cups, peanut butter balls and cauliflower rice.
4. Take the baby to the park.
5. Take time to relax by myself.
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clicketykeys wrote: »I don't know why I'm even putting logging on here, because I'm not doing it. I'm not freakin' joined at the hip to MFP and I've had X amounts of Halo Top lemon cake, a blackberry and cottage cheese parfait, and some tea with saccharin and vanilla protein shake for creamer. People are always like "it takes 30 seconds extra." Buttmunchers, that will add 10 minutes of cursing at my device because I can't find the stupid entry and then by the time I've found the entry I've forgotten what the weight was oh I guess I should have written the damn weight down where's some scrap paper and a pen or maybe I should have put it on a Notes file in my phone.
FML, logging SUCKS.
This is so funny!!! My morning giggle! I can't even tell you how many times I have felt like this!
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clicketykeys wrote: »Checking in from Friday
1. Log accurately. Dinner - Plated 1? Meds, teeth, tea. AM run.
2. Finish grading poetry projects. UPDATE CLASS WEBSITES. Print grammar, practice & upload. Email principal about additional photocopies. Email and print diagnostics. Daily Duolingo. Meditation. Read Shadowhouse Fall.
3. 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/warrior 3 each leg, 15 side leg lifts) aim for 2. Steps at school to 7k; aim for *10*.
4. Sophomores catchup day. Update WM project; check notes. Freshmen practice. Talk to students about music during work time. Write postcards. Download song for audition. Take laptop to cafeteria.
5. Write response post. Review main assignment. Quiz. Chop more celery. Salad tomorrow? Take roast out of freezer. Check grocery list.
6. Leave for theater by 6:15. Meds by 8:00. Update JFT by 10:30. Teeth flossed, rinsed, brushed; in bed by 11:00; set alarm for 7:00.
I don't know why I'm even putting logging on here, because I'm not doing it. I'm not freakin' joined at the hip to MFP and I've had X amounts of Halo Top lemon cake, a blackberry and cottage cheese parfait, and some tea with saccharin and vanilla protein shake for creamer. People are always like "it takes 30 seconds extra." Buttmunchers, that will add 10 minutes of cursing at my device because I can't find the stupid entry and then by the time I've found the entry I've forgotten what the weight was oh I guess I should have written the damn weight down where's some scrap paper and a pen or maybe I should have put it on a Notes file in my phone.
FML, logging SUCKS.
1. AM run. (I hate this too.) Meds. Teeth. Tea.
2. Write response post. Yoga. Grade 10 poetry projects. Print lyrics to audition song. Practice. Write essay.
3. Daily Duolingo. Meditation. Read Shadowhouse Fall. Review grocery list with D. Dinner: Plated 2. Take roast out of freezer. Check in with B.
4. Print WM project and proof. Walk with D in the evening. Update JFT by 8:00. Meds. Teeth flossed, rinsed, brushed; in bed by 9:30.
Your list exhausts me reading it, it’s no wonder you feel logging is using your time. I don’t have any insightful knowledge to impart, but maybe cut yourself a little slack. You obviously can’t slack on the students or family what about a few minutes of exercise taken away to give you time to log? Hope things turn around quick for you2 -
Happy Saturday everyone! I typed a whole post last night but then lost my WiFi signal and lost it. I was so frustrated!
Anyway, I left work at about 3:30 yesterday and came home and found myself sewing on Bex/Casey's baby quilt until about 9:00 last night. It was so cathartic! I listened to a few podcasts and had the entire basement area to myself. I really needed that quiet "me" time and I was on a roll with the quilt so it was really a great evening! I think the quilt is turning out real cute but it's taking on a life of it's own since I'm not following a pattern and I keep changing directions with colors and fabrics! It started out very pink and girly, but now it has taken on a variety of more colors as I put it together. The seam ripper became a very good friend of mine last night too....that part isn't so much fun! But I'm very novice and want it to be perfect!
Today, my goals are:
1. Journal my food
2. 64+ oz of water
3. 30 minutes of activity today
4. Work on Quilt
5. Spend 15 minutes decluttering something
6. Get some fresh air! Maybe ask DH to go to park?
7. Lymphatic massage x2 for arm
8. Podcasts & reading, gratitude journal
9. <29g added sugar, <75g carbs
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JFT Saturday
1. Calories at or under the total of AW “Resting+Active Energy” total
2. 10 cups water by midnight
3. 3 sketches
4. Read 10 pages
5. 14+ Stand by 11:10 PM
6. 450+ Movement by 11:10 PM
7. 30+ Exercise by 11:10 PM
8. In bed with lights out by 12AM
9. Prep & bring refrigerated bag lunch on Outing
10. Relaxing bath5 -
@MadisonMolly2017 Relaxing bath sounds wonderful. I think I need to add that to my list of things to do today!2
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JFT (Saturday)
1. Drink 8 glasses of water before allowing myself a Diet Coke
2. Log all the food I eat
3. Stay "in the green" with my calories
4. Stay "in the green" with my sodium intake
5. Finish 1 order from my shop
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@OConnell5483 thanks! I had to be taught (and reminded) to incorporate these non-food pleasantries into my days, but it really did help alleviate the feelings of deprivation until I’d begun to establish new micro habits 2
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@clicketykeys - I hear you on the logging being a pain! I also sometimes feel a bit wistful about the days before I knew the calorific content of so many lovely foods and life became all about “balancing the books”!
@slittlemeister - is it only one more sleep now?! Have a fab holiday.
I am so glad to be at the end of today. I might actually have set today’s goals this morning while still under the influence because they were totally ridiculous given how I’ve felt!
Saturday goals
- morning workout no way! My head was spinning
- Walk and grocery shop ✅ at v good pace and have hit 12k+ steps for today which is not bad for a weekend rest day
- Pick up kids from my parents’ place ✅
- Shopping - dress for friend’s wedding? And/or new trainers? Budget dependent...
made it to the shopping centre. Spent money on children instead!
- Pottery cafe tomorrow. Pleased to report that this is because the girls couldn’t be bothered, rather than their mother...
- Batch cooking ✅
- Early night ✅
Sunday goals:
- morning workout
- stay within calorie goal
- 2ltr+ water
- Pottery cafe early
- L at party 11-1
- Homework and lunch with P
- Email for lawyer
- Early night
Enjoy your Saturday night everyone. I am off to zzzzzz x
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clicketykeys wrote: »Checking in from Saturday
1. AM run. (I hate this too.) Meds. Teeth. Tea.
2. Write response post. Yoga. Grade 10 poetry projects. Print lyrics to audition song. Practice. Write essay.
3. Daily Duolingo. Meditation. Read Shadowhouse Fall. Review grocery list with D. Dinner: Plated 2. Take roast out of freezer. Check in with B.
4. Print WM project and proof. Walk with D in the evening. Update JFT by 8:00. Meds. Teeth flossed, rinsed, brushed; in bed by 9:30.
So, overall doing pretty good today. It took me, I am not kidding you, nearly TWO HOURS to get out for my morning run. I woke up at 6:30 and couldn't get back to sleep. Tried for half an hour. Then cuddled the husband and scritched his head for another 15 minutes. (He adores that.) Finally rolled out of bed and put my hair up and put my shoes on and brushed my teeth and made tea and ate something that tasted good and didn't take much effort and fed the cats and surfed the net and updated JFT and silently complained while I drank my tea and surfed the net some more and FINALLY pushed myself out the door at 8:15 because if I didn't I'd be late for yoga. (She'd started when I got there but MY watch said I slipped in just under the wire so THERE.)
Came home and D made lunch because he's awesome like that. And he'd done the dishes. Again, awesome. And I putzed around online SOME MORE and knew I should be working on my classwork but I didn't and ate lunch and half-watched some cooking show and we DID at least talk about the groceries then I went and took a nap. And THEN when I got up I wrote my response post and took my quiz and we went on our walk. Checked in with B - we're gonna have dinner tomorrow. We're about to head out for groceries tonight instead of tomorrow because there's time and I don't want to look at my grading yet XDSnowflake1968 wrote: »Your list exhausts me reading it, it’s no wonder you feel logging is using your time. I don’t have any insightful knowledge to impart, but maybe cut yourself a little slack. You obviously can’t slack on the students or family what about a few minutes of exercise taken away to give you time to log? Hope things turn around quick for you
See people say this and I don't really get it. Like... I know I do a lot. Usually. But today's pretty chill. And y'all have NO idea what's NOT on my list. Like programming. Would LOVE to spend more time studying JavaScript and getting into like ACTUAL programming. Have not been going to my strength-training classes. I can feel the results in my attempts at push-ups. I'm not practicing piano. I'm not blogging. I'm not writing fanfic. Drawing? Coloring? Beadwork? Nope, nope, and nope. "Keeping up with the laundry" means putting stuff into the washer, moving it to the dryer, and then putting it in the basket. I don't even know where the iron is. I think we do have one. Somewhere.
Anyway, I guess what I'm realizing is that logging is just not going to happen, because I'm not willing to cut back on anything else, and IF the audition goes well and I get the part, summer is likely to be just as busy as the school year, if not more so.
And I really really REEEEEALLY want this part. Anyone familiar with Guys and Dolls? I'm gonna be trying out for Adelaide.
But I'm glad I made some folks smile! 4
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