JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018
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Took middle daughter to soft play today, she can't climb through all the tunnels and up the steps to get to the slide at the top so it was into me and daddy to do it for her haha,
Anyone have any idea what I should log that as?
I need to log as many burnt calories as possible because we went to burger king for lunch. I was about 3 bites from finishing when I said to my partner "*kitten* babe I'm on a diet remember!!" All he could do was laugh and say good luck burning that off he's such a t!t
Anything I'm not sure how to log, I put as "however" many minutes as a slow pace walk. I figure it's at least movement and counts for something.0 -
OConnell5483 wrote: »Snowflake1968 wrote: »
I truly don't like the gym, all those people, so many of them so fit! Parts of me know, that they don't care about me, what I'm doing, or how I look doing it, but all of those childhood taunts come back in my head.
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Why at almost 50 years of age does what others think still rule my life so much? I care what everyone thinks about every aspect of my life. I try very hard to meet my goals because I don't want to look like I failed in front of anyone. I know in my head that other's people opinions of me is not my concern, that most of the people I think are judging me aren't even aware I exist. I need to start figuring out a way to believe this and get these thoughts out of my head.
This group has so truly helped me understand that if I'm trying I'm succeeding, I don't have to be perfect. I will forever be grateful that I have found you all.
I could have written most of this myself. Feel the same way at 58 years old. I was teased and picked on most of my life. I've fought hard to become who I am today and build up some self-confidence. I worry about what others think all the time. I think you are an insightful, inspiring and strong person, and I'm so grateful you joined our group. We CAN and WILL reach our goals.
Thanks. It sucks how cruel kids can be and how truly damaging it can be for your whole life.0 -
@mytime6630 I have watched My 600 LB Life many times. I find it really inspirational to see the transformation and the motivation and drive that they have is truly amazing. I'm always so darn happy for them! My husband doesn't understand what I see in that show, but I really do find it inspiring.1
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OConnell5483 wrote: »Evidently, I have a "stuck" SI joint and that is what is causing the hip and lower back pain. It's radiating down my leg and is so annoying!!! I did still take my 15 minute walk in the sun Wednesday night and it was wonderful @mytime6630! I listened to the birds singing and it was just some really nice "me" time! I only walked around a two block radius so I wouldn't get too far away from home and have to call for a ride! LOL. I will be going to physical therapy to get the SI joint unstuck and the muscles strengthened, and then I should be good to go again. I'm pretty happy about that!
Yesterday I didn't get out for my 15 minutes sunshine activity. I didn't do much of anything "good" except eating pretty healthy most of the day. But then all heck broke loose between me and my 19 yo GD who lives with us. I got angry and blew up. I don't normally do that. I am the "fixer". I will go out of my way to make sure everyone else is happy. I will go without, to make sure they have what they want or need. So, I just feel terrible about it today. I think I'm just past the point in life of being able to deal with teenage hormones and drama. My patience is running thin. I have to find a way to recharge because I don't like myself when I allow myself to do that. I'm thinking 15 minutes of activity in the sunshine might be just the trick! I think I am going to leave work early today and dig my bicycle out of the garage. I need to get away and get my thoughts in order.
ANY-WHOOoooo, it's a brand new beautiful day and I will just start fresh and hope it is a more pleasant ending this time! Oh, and I almost forgot to mention, one of the outcomes of the blow-out byesterday is that my husband says I must cancel both of our memberships to the gym since we rarely go and it is a waste of money. So, inside my head, I'm thanking her a lot for getting that topic brought up too... *sigh* <deep breaths...>
Just for Friday
1. Stay in the green
2. Drink 64+ oz of water
3. Tiny Habits (on weekends I will still pre-log and set aside my planned food)
4. Sunshine activity for 15 minutes
5. Practice patience. Don't match anger with anger. Try not to take it personally...many times it is not me that is the underlying issue--it just feels that way. Grow tougher skin.
6. Lymphatic massage arm tonight, and have DH wrap it
7. Sit Less Boot Camp challenge - get caught up!
8. Research Keto & low carb ways of eating and see if it's doable FOR ME (Keto vs. 17 Day Diet food plan) just to help me kick-start sugar detox.
9. Brainstorm goals. Break them down into small steps (not just weight loss but life in general seems to be overwhelming) Scribble ideas in notebook when I have them and I can put it all together later!
3 New Tiny Habits:
1. After I finish dinner, I will pack tomorrow's B, L and snacks.
2. After I pack tomorrow's food, I will pre-log my food for tomorrow.
3. Whenever I see a commercial come on TV, I will get up off the couch and move or stand until it is over.
Happy Friday, everyone!
“The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs, but rather will cure and prevent disease with nutrition.” ~Thomas Edison
I had that happen to my hip as well, it didn't take long when I started physio to get it working again. I still have to do some of the exercises or it tries to get stuck again. I consciously think how I walk to ensure I'm using my hip and not my back. Hopefully you get fixed fast too!
I don't know how I would do raising a 19 year old girl at this age. I know I had some "blow ups" with my daughters when they were younger we all survived it, but I felt guilty too. I think they just learned that I was human from it. I'm a fixer too, sometimes it's nice to not have to do it. Maybe your husband will give you time to get your hip fixed and then you can start using the gym again! Hope you have a better day today!1 -
I have my phone back!!!
And my tablet
I love that my partner is good with electronics!
The tablet when he prised the back off was a mess!! So many wires had detached themselves?! So he just reattached them and it was all good!
We had a quote for £30 for my iPhone charge port to be fixed. He found the part online for £6 with all the tools to dismantle the phone, the screws are TINY. But he fixed it!
Ah I love him so much !
I need your husband. I had given my grandson an older model iphone to use for his Stickbots and to watch Netflix and You Tube on. It was free to me from my employer. He had it about 2 weeks, when he brought it back to me, put it on the counter and in a very dejected voice said "you might as well take this back, it doesn't work" I asked him what happened and he said he didn't know, the screen just remains black. I googled and it seems like it's probably a loose wire somewhere. Every time my GS comes out, he asks me if I've taken his phone to the Phone Engineer yet. I hate the thoughts of paying to have this fixed.1 -
So many posts! Have read them all but super tired tonight. Am thinking of you all though. Had a good day. Slightly anxious about the bank holiday weekend approaching. My girls are with their dad and I’m on my own so want to try and stay positive over the next few days. Have made some plans with friends so hopefully this will help.
Friday goals
- morning workout ✅
- Sort stuff for nephew’s bday ✅
- 12k+ steps ✅
- 2ltr+ water ✅
- 15 mins outside exercise ✅
- Leave work on time ✅
- Stay within calorie goal ✅
Saturday goals
- morning workout if feel like it (poss rest day)
- Pack girls for weekend/hairwash
- Yoga 10:30
- Aim for 10k steps
- 2ltr water
- 15 mins outside exercise
- Vet at 2:20
- Coffee with C 4:30
- Gardening?
- Stay within calorie goal
- Some pamper time (eyebrows, tan)
Zzzz time for me. Happy weekend all x3 -
Gritty_Gal wrote: »As far as my JFT - Friday
- complete HIIT workout
- Stay in green
Today didn’t work out as well as I hoped:
❌ complete HITT workout
❌ stay in green
But ✅ to closing 2 rings on Apple Watch.
Tomorrow is a new day:
JFT Saturday
- close all 3 rings
- 15+ min or 2k outdoor walk / run
- Stay in green
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JFT - Friday May 4th
2L of Water - Yes
Stay in Green - Yes
15 Minutes Outside - Yes
Plank Challenge rest day
Walk tonight - Yes
Write in Journal - Yes
Have a conference this morning - Yes
JFT - Saturday May 5
2l of water
Stay in Green
15 minutes outside
Plank Challenge
Clean- Laundry
Groceries
Swim lesson
Had a great day! I walked my 5K tonight and cut 23 seconds off my time. Also, hubby wanted Dairy Queen and I refrained!
Have s great Saturday everyone3 -
Posting tonight, since weekends always seem to get away on me...
Recap 5/4 F ~ raining & gloomy morning & no dog walk before work = sad dog
1) Weight machine & circuit training before work and increased my minutes slightly
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work = At 11:15 pm Fitbit at 8,028 steps, 250+ steps 13/14 (visiting at check-in table and forgot to get up & move), 29 floors
3) Meals & snacks prelogged / stick w/ plan / net calories green / monitor usual = Net calories -273, sodium & sugar red, fiber & protein good, 14c water
4) Complete report draft additions requested yesterday finished 4 Conditions & Recommendations and submitted for review... almost final ~ yippee! / remember to pick up seminar checks at Accounting after lunch / need gas in car almost driving on fumes, but got gas
5) Evening: volunteering at church directory photo sessions & will be checking people in ~ be there by 6:45 & remember lock-up procedures from K last night had a blast since L stayed late and we caught up with each other, several no shows and locked up early / decide on my clothes for tomorrow's photo session w/ hubby (not even sure what in my closet fits anymore... a good problem to have) too tired to care, know what I'll probably wear anyway / youngest brother's bday card
6) FLOSS as soon as I finish this post / retainers ditto / bed & TV off 11:00 nope but no alarm in a.m. either
JF Sat. 5/5
1) Walk dog / maybe a little farther? my foot is feeling much better / remember to stretch
2) Log all food / not sure about supper / nothing fried (health assessment in 10 days & don't want skewed readings from blood draw) / keep net calories in vicinity of green
3) >10c water (harder on weekends when out and about)
4) Smile pretty with hubby at photo session
5) Not too late to bed / choir at church 7:20 a.m. Sunday4 -
Just for today, I promise not to let the weekend get me off my game.6
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JFY (Friday)
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. Go to the gym
6. Finish 3 orders from my shop
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. Go for a walk
6. Finish 3 orders from my shop4 -
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JFT Friday recap
1. Eat when your hungry - stop when you are full.
2. Meds AM and PM forgot on and didn't want to take Spiro late, did take met.
3. Log all food
4. Give dog meds if I forget mine I forget hers
5. Be kind to yourself - 80/20 (80% Healthy 20% things I enjoy) this weekend, my "20" will be mac and cheese and a movie! Keep in mind #1 when enjoying meal.
6. Stretch 20-30 seconds every bathroom trip
JFT Saturday
1. Have smoothie for breakfast
2. Track water - pick up a gallon from the store maybe?
3. Be kind to yourself
4. Clean kitchen, dining, living room, mud room
5. At least 1 load of laundry
6. Get some fresh air
7. Dog bath today or tomorrow
8. Pick up propane tank
Have a great weekend, everyone!5 -
Well, the end of my work week went really really well. But now my new manager is off for a week. She's going to Florida so we will have a bunch of different people coming in from other branches to cover. We will pretty much be working from open to close all week just so that no one gets too overwhelmed or anything. Because the new manager was here and the help of one of the women who has been with the company for many years I learned so much this past week. I'm understanding processes and the correct way to do certain things. My old manager(who I love dearly) used to do a lot of gray area things. They weren't overtly wrong but probably shouldn't be done. But now I am learning the correct way for doing things. And L&L(boy is this going to get confusing!) are learning the ways that I learn the best and they are putting them into practice. It's been really nice. I also discovered the sticky note program on my desktop. I dont have many icons that I need through out the day so I have a small row of them on the very bottom of my screen. I also realized that when I look at my desktop screen I generally tend to focus on the left side of it more than the right. I put all of my varying colored sticky notes on that side of the screen. It seems to really be helping! I look over them and read them all every time I look at my desktop. It's just been a great week!
The DH is gone for the weekend with about 55 other men from our church and is having a blast. We got into a money fight via text message last night while he was away. Really dumb and about ten minutes after it happened he realized what it was and how stupid it was and his whole demeanor changed. He's getting so much out of this weekend and I am so happy. I went out for lunch with M whose husband is also away. We had Pho. I dont know if any of you know what that is. The very basic description is a Vietnamese beef noodle soup. It was amazing. It's been 10 years since I've had it. The last time was with M in the town she lived in a few months ago. It was a very bad time in my life and I had escaped to M&M's for a week after I got out of college for the summer. I'm so glad that I was able to have it again today and replace that memory with a good one. The restaurant is about 2 miles from my house and is in the same plaza as my laundromat. So I think next weekend I might go and do laundry at the mat and then meet M for Pho.
Anyway! Enough blabber.
Onto a list!
JFT, 5/5/18
1. Dont even attempt to log food. Eat sensibly instead
2. Have fun organizing with D
3. Pick up clothes from Mom's house tonight
4. Bed whenever but at a sensible time
A very short list for me today. It's already 2:30 and I won't be home for several hours. A short list will do well!6 -
pizzafruit wrote: »JFT 05/04: I didn't post yesterday. I'm struggling with compulsive overeating; so for today I'm gonna figure this thing out.
I am struggling with this as well!
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Seems like lots of us struggle with keeping to our goals at the weekends. I find it really hard when I have lots of socialising to do. So far this weekend I’ve only had coffee with a couple of friends so no meals out. Am still planning a treat (of sorts) for tomorrow as have tried out a recipe I saw on here for a low cal high protein cheesecake. It’s chilling overnight and I’m hoping it’s tasty.
Saturday goals
- morning workout if feel like it (poss rest day) ✅
- Pack girls for weekend/hairwash ✅
- Yoga 10:30 ✅
- Aim for 10k steps ✅
- 2ltr water ✅
- 15 mins outside exercise ✅
- Vet at 2:20 ✅
- Coffee with C 4:30 ✅
- Gardening? tomorrow maybe
- Stay within calorie goal ✅
- Some pamper time (eyebrows, tan) ✅
Sunday goals
- sleep in! Rest day from workout
- Yoga @ 8:30
- 12k+ steps
- 15 mins outdoor exercise
- 3ltr+ water
- Buy masonry paint
- Gardening/jet washing
- Early night4 -
Just for Today
1. Stay in the green
2. Drink 64+ oz of water
3. <40 g carbs <29 g sugar
4. Sunshine activity for 15 minutes
5. Practice patience. Be kind and empathetic.
6. Lymphatic massage arm tonight, and have DH wrap it
7. Sit Less Boot Camp challenge - get caught up!
8. Research Keto & low carb lifestyle
9. Brainstorm goals and scribble ideas in a notebook as I think of them.
3 New Tiny Habits:
1. After I finish dinner, I will pack tomorrow's B, L and snacks.
2. After I pack tomorrow's food, I will pre-log my food for tomorrow.
3. Whenever I see a commercial come on TV, I will get up off the couch and move or stand until it is over.
Have a great weekend JFT Peeps!4 -
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.] No goal dates set ~ as long as my trend is downward, I get there when I get there!
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]
April Goal = 152.0
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-in06/03 = 177.509/02/17 = 170.0 Woohoo! Officially overweight, not obese
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 surprise09/09 = 171.5 backsliding, ack!10/21/17 = 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)]
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 spa10/28 = 164.5 very active week & watched CICO / reached October goal of 16512/09/17 = 158.5 surprised to say the least / first time in 10 years my weight is 1-5-anything!
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!12/16 = 158.0 no work parties or food days & stuck with CICO01/06/18 = 159.0 New Year's Eve hubby & I splurged on treats & beverages (at home), and I did not log...totally worth it!
12/23 = 157.5 no "workouts" but shoveled snow & snowshoed, busy with Christmas preparations
12/30 = 159.0 Christmas Day no food/beverages logged
01/13 = 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 / Badger State Brewing 10K 1:30:28.82 and average pace 14:35
04/07 = 154.5 ack ~ ate Easter candy most evenings
04/14 = 153.5 Day 1 of record-setting blizzard ~ yuck! Followed by day 2 of blizzard, then snow day (no work / still shoveling & plowing) on Monday ~ in APRIL ~ yikes!
04/21 = 153.5 after such weird week & daily weight fluctuations, happy to maintain
04/28 = 152.0
05/05 = 153.5 kinda stalled three months + feeling hungry more often ~ since w/i 10# of goal, changed MFP setting to lose 1/2 lb. per week & see how it goes
“Start by doing what’s necessary, then what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” Francis of Assisi
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Posting again tonight for tomorrow, since day will start pretty early...
Recap Sat. 5/5 ~ Beautiful spring day & daffodils in front of house are finally starting to open... they make me think of little sunbursts!
1) Walk dog / maybe a little farther? my footsies feeling much better / remember to stretch = 3.57 mi 1:05:01 pace 18:11 (right foot still little iffy) ~ happy dog & happy me Fitbit at 12,472 steps so far, 250+ steps 9/14 & 22 floors
2) Log all food / not sure about supper / nothing fried (health assessment in 10 days & don't want skewed readings from blood draw) / keep net calories in vicinity of green = Decided to change MFP setting to lose 1/2 lb. per week, since I've been so hungry lately and weight loss stalled for 3 months ~ means more net calories ~ woohoo! Day started by sleeping late, with very late breakfast after dog walk, then hubby & I had photo session, so we ate late lunch after at Olive Garden. I decided to try new "lighter" menu option of Chicken Giardino (it was delicious) and only ate half. Of course, that was after tons of salad & 2 breadsticks & water. Ate light, late supper at home. But net calories for Sat. are w/i new limits! Unfortunately, sodium is way high, will have to flush that away tomorrow.
3) >10c water (harder on weekends when out and about) = Drank water before leaving home, took water bottle to photo session, ordered water along with lunch and more water at home ~ 13c.
4) Smile pretty with hubby at photo session = Got some great photos, really happy with choices!
5) Not too late to bed winding down already & alarm all set / choir at church 7:20 a.m. Sunday
JF Sunday 5/6
1) Choir at church 7:20 a.m. to sing in 2 services (have to miss Bible class)
2) Usual breakfast & snacks / leftovers for lunch & maybe supper... otherwise pick from 10 day meal plan / net calories green
3) Drink at least 12c water to flush sodium
4) Grocery shop w/ hubby (list mostly done) & have patience while he selects his cereal... honestly, he's like a little kid!
5) Walk dog
6) Yardwork with hubby: put out rain barrels / depoop back yard / unfence rose garden / haul leaves from rose garden & hostas out to curb / get out patio furniture
7) Unplug 9:15 / floss / retainers / bed & TV off 10:15
Have a blessed Sunday everyone!
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Just for today...I won't be upset that things really didn't go my way yesterday. Because despite that, I didn't overeat yesterday, and that is progress.5
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