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

JFT - Monday May 7
2L of Water -
Stay in Green -
Outside 15 minutes - Almost 1 hour
Plank Challenge - 60.92 seconds
5K Walk - 4.7K my feet and legs are really hurting. I am so tired and achy. I just wanted to get home. Also, my hubby asked me if I could find a route that always kept me on a sidewalk and it didn't quite work for a 5K. I'll try again tomorrow night.
Do 10 Somethings every hour - I did something 4 times, so missed 2
Write in Journal -

JFT - Tuesday May 8
2L of Water
Stay in Green
Outside 15 Minutes
Plank Challenge
Swim?
Do 10 Somethings every hour
Write in Journal

I am so tired. I don't know if it's my diet, too much exercise, or a combination of things. Sunday night I was going to go for a walk, and only managed 1K. Last night was supposed to be 5K and I had to force myself to do it, and I still stopped early. My pace wasn't as fast as it has been either. I think part of it is I need new shoes. Proper ones, not the Walmart special.

I'll see how I feel tonight, maybe a soak in the hot tub and swimming in the pool will help perk me up and ease some aching muscles. Maybe I just need to take a rest for a day. My fear for that is I will be over on my calories.

Good news is my hubby will be working days for sure this summer, that means we will actually have time together. He talked last night about taking a weekend away, I'm so excited for that we haven't gone away together since 2015!

Snowflake1968 wrote: »

I am so tired. I don't know if it's my diet, too much exercise, or a combination of things. Sunday night I was going to go for a walk, and only managed 1K. Last night was supposed to be 5K and I had to force myself to do it, and I still stopped early. My pace wasn't as fast as it has been either. I think part of it is I need new shoes. Proper ones, not the Walmart special.

I'll see how I feel tonight, maybe a soak in the hot tub and swimming in the pool will help perk me up and ease some aching muscles. Maybe I just need to take a rest for a day. My fear for that is I will be over on my calories.

Good news is my hubby will be working days for sure this summer, that means we will actually have time together. He talked last night about taking a weekend away, I'm so excited for that we haven't gone away together since 2015!

So much I'd like to say to you! Yes, proper shoes with real support will help immensely, especially if you're going to walk on a regular basis. I learned this the hard way, many years ago. Replacing my shoes regularly helps too. I live on the outskirts of my city, and we have no sidewalks. I walk on the shoulder with dog, facing traffic, so I can see cars coming, and I listen for cars coming up behind us (no earbuds for me). When daylight is fading, we both wear reflective gear (vests, LED flashers, high visibility hat (well, not dog, but she has LED collar)). Be safe.

I am a firm believer in rest days. Rest days are important, to give your muscles time to recover and heal. And usually, you come back even better & stronger. I aim for 2, sometimes 1, rest day per week.

My hubby and I work different hours Mon. - Fri. He gets home 12:30 a.m. when I'm sleeping, I leave 7:50 a.m. when he's sleeping, and I get home 4:45 p.m. so he's already gone. Fortunately, I have a 9 - 10 minute commute to work, so I drive home for lunch and that's the only time we can be together awake on weekdays. We do have a note system, where we leave each other notes on the kitchen island, so when we each come home, we can see the note. We also text occasionally, usually when he's at work and I'm home. At least we have the weekends together.

cschmitz110515 wrote: »

Snowflake1968 wrote: »

I am so tired. I don't know if it's my diet, too much exercise, or a combination of things. Sunday night I was going to go for a walk, and only managed 1K. Last night was supposed to be 5K and I had to force myself to do it, and I still stopped early. My pace wasn't as fast as it has been either. I think part of it is I need new shoes. Proper ones, not the Walmart special.

I'll see how I feel tonight, maybe a soak in the hot tub and swimming in the pool will help perk me up and ease some aching muscles. Maybe I just need to take a rest for a day. My fear for that is I will be over on my calories.

Good news is my hubby will be working days for sure this summer, that means we will actually have time together. He talked last night about taking a weekend away, I'm so excited for that we haven't gone away together since 2015!

So much I'd like to say to you! Yes, proper shoes with real support will help immensely, especially if you're going to walk on a regular basis. I learned this the hard way, many years ago. Replacing my shoes regularly helps too. I live on the outskirts of my city, and we have no sidewalks. I walk on the shoulder with dog, facing traffic, so I can see cars coming, and I listen for cars coming up behind us (no earbuds for me). When daylight is fading, we both wear reflective gear (vests, LED flashers, high visibility hat (well, not dog, but she has LED collar)). Be safe.

I am a firm believer in rest days. Rest days are important, to give your muscles time to recover and heal. And usually, you come back even better & stronger. I aim for 2, sometimes 1, rest day per week.

My hubby and I work different hours Mon. - Fri. He gets home 12:30 a.m. when I'm sleeping, I leave 7:50 a.m. when he's sleeping, and I get home 4:45 p.m. so he's already gone. Fortunately, I have a 9 - 10 minute commute to work, so I drive home for lunch and that's the only time we can be together awake on weekdays. We do have a note system, where we leave each other notes on the kitchen island, so when we each come home, we can see the note. We also text occasionally, usually when he's at work and I'm home. At least we have the weekends together.

Thanks so much for the support.

Maybe this week I will not push myself so hard with the walking and wait for new shoes. Hopefully next pay. I think a rest day is a good idea. Maybe that's what I'll do tonight. It might be just what the doctor ordered. I haven't walked at night at all yet, but will be in the Fall. I'll make sure I'm prepared for that.

My husband works seasonal work, so by mid-Winter we have usually had too much time together and are needing a break. Last summer he worked nights Thursday to Monday from 3-11 and I worked days Monday to Friday 8-430. We didn't get a day off together from May to September. I'm looking forward to being able to do some things this summer.

It's so quiet on here today. I took a 15 minute walk outside today as a break, just to get warmed up! I think I am going to take @cschmitz110515 advise though and take a rest night. A hot bath and some good tv should fix me right up! I'll swim tomorrow night.

Was so tired last night I forgot to check in. Have woken up this morning (actually the middle of the night) at a crazy hour so have lots of time to catch up on here before I work out. Not quite sure how I’ll stay awake later this afternoon though!

Tuesday goals:
- morning workout ✅
- 12k steps ✅
- 2ltr water ✅
- 15 mins outside exercise ✅
- Stick to calorie goal ✅
- Call conveyancing guy I called during my lunch hour but the guy was on lunch too!
- Type up children’s stories only a couple, still lots to do
- Finish clothes online shop maybe today?
- Amazon order ✅
- Early night ✅

Wednesday goals
- morning workout
- Pick up items for afternoon topic lesson on way to work
- 15k steps
- 3ltr water
- 15 mins outside exercise
- Stick to calorie goal
- One planned snack only during afternoon planning
- Call conveyancing guy
- Type up children’s stories
- Parents eve p @ 6
- Early night

@Snowflake1968 sounds like you do need a little more rest and some quality time with your hubby. And reduced stress (physically and mentally) will no doubt help with weight loss.
@toaljasa - great NSV re thigh rub! As we head in to summer it’s perfect timing. I’ve always had narrower hips and carried weight on my inner rather than outer thighs. I could never wear shorts and in skirts the rubbing and chafing was terrible. When I lost the weight losing this was a definite bonus! And I now have a little thigh gap and wear shorts and short skirts all the time - who knew?!
@clicketykeys Good luck with the audition!!
@HGSmith0920 - how are you feeling? Did you take another test? Hope things are ok.

Hope you all have some sunshine coming your way and wish you all a v happy Wednesday x

Just for today...I commit to not let the things I don't control get to me.

HGSmith0920 wrote: »

JFT, 5/8/18

1. LOG ALL FOOD Kind of spiraled out of control. The DH bought me a bottle of soda and it just went downhill from there.
2. Eat the food I brought for lunch yesterday! Kept me full all afternoon too
3. Pay more attention to what you are doing at work Yesterday was a much better day at work. A was there to cover for L and she is great. I learn so much from her. She's been in banking for 20+ years and is just an awesome, smart, and really kind person.
4. Ask questions even if L thinks you are stupid Asked A a lot of questions but L seemed to have been in a much better mood yesterday as well.
5. Work 815-515 Left at 4. It was nice!
6. Spend lunch outside Spent about 20 minutes sitting at a table out in the sun. It was pretty awesome!
7. 2 cups of coffee at work Was a bit too much I think. Had some nerves when I got home
8. Bring clothes to change into Brought them but because I left early I didnt need to them. Came home and changed instead
9. Get hair done LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!! Plus the woman who did it was awesome! We chatted and had some great conversation. And it was pretty inexpensive.
10. Leftovers for dinner/DO THE DISHES!! Decided to try and heat up dinner in a frying pan instead of using the microwave and I think it worked out well. The DH didnt complain and everything for heated through nicely. Ended up having to do two sinks full of dishes and had to let something soak. I will do that this morning and then I will have a clear sink!
11. DH time Didnt get home from getting my hair done until late so it wasn't as long as I would like but it was quality.
12. Tech off by 10:15 Right around there I think.
13. Night routine Was too tired. Plopped in bed and fell asleep very quickly
14. Bed by 11 Pretty close

Had a MUCH better day yesterday then I did on Monday. It helps that A was there. I learn so much from her. Got my hair done yesterday. I will post a picture sometime today. I adore it! It feels so much lighter. Apparently, I have A LOT of hair. Lol. I have to get ready for work in a few so I will make goals quickly and then sign off.

JFT, 5/9/18

1. LOG ALL FOOD
2. Take picture of with new hair
3. Work 815-515
4. 2 cups of coffee at work
5. Ask questions/pay attention!!
6. Look at company's products
7. Bring lunch!
8. Pick up plates after work
9. Clean kitchen/living room/take out trash/bathroom
10. Eat dinner
11. Go to Walmart
12. Tech off by 1030
13. Bed by 12

I hope everyone has a great day!

junodog1 wrote: »

JFT for Tuesday
Up at 06:00 and off to work early HA – but I am waking up earlier so I will continue making the little steps toward this goal of shifting my wake up time.
10K steps
stick to pre planned food mostly but …
15 minutes in the sun
Re-join just give me 10 days
Balance Load for special pay
Dayton Ohio Tax letter - waiting on info from TM
Status review of upgrade testing
Belly dancing video - too many chores, late form work, feed store on way home
Eat 2 -3 Fruits

Quick post to update goals

JFT for Wednesday
Belly dancing video (has to be done twice)
Eat 5 veggies
10K steps
15 minutes in the sun
Dentist appt
Compose three work letters

JFT - Tuesday May 8
2L of Water - Not quite only 6. I was so cold in the afternoon at work thanks to the AC that I had a tea and that made me miss a bottle of water.
Stay in Green - Yes without much exercising!
Outside 15 Minutes - Yes took a walk at lunch, hope to do that more often
Plank Challenge - Yes 60.52
Swim? - Took advice and rested
Do 10 Somethings every hour - No, i did it once. I was too tired and sore yesterday
Write in Journal -

JFT - Wednesday May 9
2L of Water
Stay in Green
Outside 15 Minutes
Plank Challenge
Do 10 Something's every hour
Write in Journal
Maybe swim, still sore so may see how I feel later

I feel more rested today, my feet and legs are still sore so may take another rest day today. I did manage to stay in the green though with my calories! The scaled moved this morning! 192.6, I think I'll add it on my check-in even though it's not Sunday.

Recap T 5/8
1) Walked dog 3.4 mi 1:02:23 / happy dog & happy me / forgot to stretch after
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work = Fitbit 16,402 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 (boom!) & 54 floors (see #4)
3) Meals & snacks prelogged / stick w/ plan & NO evening snacking / monitor usual = Yes! Net calories green, sodium red (leftover Chinese food), sugar -13 (some fruit, power muffin, but also unplanned small portion of ice cream cake in office for manager's granddaughter's 5th bday ~ don't get me started!), fiber & protein good & 17c water ~ actually felt thirsty!
4) Evening at least 3 - 4 to-do's = folded hubby's clean work shirts don't understand why he doesn't do this / washed dishes / wrote up notes from Easter dinner reference for next year / packed 3 boxes of Easter decorations & stored in basement yes, I still had Easter decorations out
5) Unplug 9:15 / floss / retainers / bed & TV off 10:15 more like 10:35? (walk or workout before work W a.m.)

JFT W 5/9
1) Walked dog before work in off + on sprinkles + beat the rain / 3.43 mi 1:01:05 / remembered to stretch / happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work / trying to move up leader board of workplace step challenge
3) Meals & snacks prelogged / stick w/ plan / monitor usual
4) Evening: wash towels / at least 1 - 2 to-do's
5) Unplug 9:15 / floss / retainers / charge Fitbit / bed & TV off 10:15 (weight machine / circuit training R a.m. before work)