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

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  • Michaela_LaGata
    Michaela_LaGata Posts: 135 Member
    ps let me try one of those ticker things-- I need to get better at this message board thing:
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  • Michaela_LaGata
    Michaela_LaGata Posts: 135 Member
    cschmitz110515 wrote: »
    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]
    May Goal = 151.0

    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! :smiley:
    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
    09/02/17 = 170.0 Woohoo! Officially overweight, not obese :smiley:
    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
    10/21/17 = 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)]
    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!
    12/09/17 = 158.5 surprised to say the least / first time in 10 years my weight is 1-5-anything! :love:
    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 :star:
    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 :smiley:
    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! :p
    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
    05/12 = 153.5 ok with this ~ think changing my MFP setting, and having more net calories to play with, is agreeing with me ~ I'm not so hungry all the time
    05/19 = 154.0 drinks (2 margaritas) & dinner w/ BFF night before + enjoyed everything!

    “Start by doing what’s necessary, then what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” Francis of Assisi

    WOW, we have similar start and end goals and profiles too age and start/ goal weights.- DIFFERENCE IS YOU DID IT AND I never really committed. I LOVE your st francis quote!!! Please stay in touch here as you are an inspiration for ME!! YES ITS NOT A DIET- ITS FOR LIFE, LITERALLY!!
    Hugs, Michaela.
  • nickssweetheart
    nickssweetheart Posts: 874 Member
    nickssweetheart wrote: »

    Just For Today:

    adhere to planned menu to hit protein, calcium, and calorie goals :(
    64 oz of water :)
    cardio exercise routine :)
    prep soup for the freezer :neutral:
    go to the park for bonus exercise and sunshine :neutral:

    So I should have checked the updated weather report as there was no sunshine to be had at the park yesterday! Just rain rain rain all day. And I departed wildly from my planned menu. I have concluded that my attempt to substitute in a high protein snack for my usual piece of fruit in the afternoon is a fail. I seem to be unable to stop at a small amount of faux meat. I will go back to my apple/orange/mango and see if that helps.

    Anyway, there's no changing yesterday, right? So, onward!

    JFT:

    stay in the "green" calorie wise
    64 oz of water
    yoga practice
    MAKE the soup!
    physical therapy for ankle
    at least two pieces of fruit and five servings of veg
  • nickssweetheart
    nickssweetheart Posts: 874 Member
    Kullerva wrote: »
    Just for today, I will prepare a face to meet the people that I meet. (Depressive crisis TBD. Most people will think I'm fine. I'm not fine, but I'll get there.)

    I have been there. Wish you the very best.
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,599 Member
    Never posted Sunday, but had goals so catching up...

    Recap Sat. 5/19 ~ no plans for what hubby and I will do today... don't get annoyed that he has no ideas. :wink: We ended up at village rummage sales (hubby loves) + treat at DQ + grocery shopping. All in all, a nice day. :smiley:
    1) Weight machine & circuit training ~ done! :smiley: Fitbit 10,121 steps, 250+ steps 13/14 & 18 floors :smile:
    2) Remind myself to drink > 12c water (harder on weekends) = 12c :smiley:
    3) Whatever the meals end up being, log everything & net calories green (or w/i 100) = Ate as usual all day (except DQ) then tried new recipe for one skillet lasagna ~ really liked it & will be making again. Thanks @HGSmith0920 for sharing! Net calories -39, sugar -8 (small hot fudge sundae), sodium green (YAY), fiber & protein a little low. :neutral:

    Recap Sunday 5/20
    1) Drove long, goofy way to church to avoid marathon & half-marathon routes :D
    2) Walked dog 4.35 mi 1:14:21 pace 17:06 ~ happy dog B) & happy me B) Fitbit 17,524 steps, 250+ steps 11/14 & 33 floors ~ earned Shooting Star Badge :star: ~ 20,000 lifetime floors! :star:
    3) Yardwork in afternoon, after shopping (unplanned) for new lawnmower ~ hubby couldn't MacGyver old one anymore. :smile:
    4) Leftovers day... net calories calories -159, sodium -1,560 (ack!), sugar green (yay), fiber & protein excellent (yay) & 10c water. :s

    JFT M 5/21
    1) Walked dog before work / 3:38 mi 59:27 pace 17:34 :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work (except training walk-thru 3:00 - 4:30)
    3) Usual breakfast, lunch & snacks / dinner planned / net calories green / monitor usual
    4) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS & RETAINERS (nice break but get back at it!) / bed & TV off 10:15
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,917 Member
    JFT - Sunday May 20
    2l of water - :)
    Stay in Green - :| Over but only buy 8
    Outside 15 minutes - :) All day
    Write in Journal - No

    JFT - Monday May 21
    2L of Water
    Stay in Green
    Outside 15 Minutes
    Write in Journal
    Laundry and Clean

    Today is a holiday in Canada, so no work for me. I have my grandson with me this morning, hubby has gone to work. Shortly Jonah and I are going to get his Mom and Michaela and then meet my youngest at an antique fair for some wedding shopping.
    On the way home from there I'll be getting laundry done. I so need a washer and dryer at home this takes up some of my valuable time. However, getting all laundry done in such a short time is so nice and it gives me some alone time.
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,149 Member
    Michaela_LaGata wrote: »
    Greetings all,
    I need a great support group as I have not taken losing weight for health reasons seriously and have a host of excuses, including aggressive OA with all the pain. I will commit to just one day at a time and stop excuses in my head and behavior.

    Just for today...
    I will follow my program for healthy green and clean eating, with MINDFULNESS. NO auto or distracted eating, or eating after dinner. Eat to nourish only and with pleasure and gratitude. I love M Pollen's Food Rules and also Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanhn's How to Eat (with mindfulness).

    DAILY GOALS:1400 calories, am flexitarian, 30 min exercise minimum plus 8k steps.
    REALITY AND PROGRESS: Weight is 176 and I bounce around 170--I am up a bit. Goal is 150 to start, 140 to end. (Long time ago In college my goal weights seemed too high and I never imagined I would ever weigh that much-- ha ha-- I was around 125-132).

    I will report how I do most days and appreciate encouragement and support. I know what to do, but not so much the how or will part.

    Thank you all for reading this and make it a good day and week with all the challenges of life!

    Hugs/ abrazos,
    Michaela

    You have similar stats to me!

    I’m 178 wanting to be 145!
    I used this thread from Jan 2017 to May 2017 and lost about 8 lb in that time, was really getting into the habit of it and doing well and I got pregnant with my third child. I didn’t log through the pregnancy and now 3 months postpartum I really want to get back to the motivation I had then!

    So welcome! Hope we can both get to where we want!
  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
    5/21 JFT
    I will stay within my calorie boundaries
    I will log and prelog what I can
    I will drink 8 cups of water
    I will exercise
    I will go outside today per May challenge (have done that each day but one.
    I will complete my online study

    Peace and joy!

    Hope everyone who joined Joan and the May outdoor challenge is doing well and enjoying the lovely colors of spring. And for those of us who have extended April's water challenge, glug! glug! glug!
  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
    Wow! just ten more days and we will have reached the 6th month! Let's make the next ten JFT's really count, shall we? Let's buckle down even tighter, focus more intently, and see what progress we can make as we concentrate on the process (our jft's). This journey isn't an easy one---we are having to resist; to say no to our spoiled I-want-it-now selves; to embrace the idea of boundaries being good for us. But oh how sweet the reward will be when we reach the end! Good health; Freedom from gluttony; Wallowing in victory! WE ARE DOING THIS!

    May we have the peace knowing at the end of the day we truly did the best we could and to have joy as we gain more freedom from be enslaved by overeating. Onward!
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  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,149 Member
    JenDetermined wrote: »
    Hello, I'm new to this thread. We all have a back story.... so here are my challenges. I've lost 50... twice. Now for the third time, here we go again. This weight gain was accompanied by "illness". I'm not really sick, but yet not well. I have a rare inner ear issue that left me with increasing dizziness, hearing loss (minor, but irritating) and bone deep fatigue. This month I had surgery for this problem. It's to improve slowly.... but surely. I'm not allowed exercise other than walking, so I've been walking since last Thursday. Not back to work, yet.

    JFT
    Stay in my eating plan
    Walk a minimum of 10,000 steps
    1 gallon H2O

    Welcome!
    Twice!
    Well atleast you know you can 100% achieve it!

    Deep bone fatigue sounds painful!!
    I do a lot of walking, just walking to the kids nursery twice a day (1 hour each time) burns me just over 400 cals!
    Always good to start small and increase!

    50 is a lot to lose so well done in the past! Maybe you can come show us how it’s all done lol!
  • HGSmith0920
    HGSmith0920 Posts: 1,123 Member
    I actually had a really good day today...with a few missteps but overall a nice day.

    First, it was really nice weather out today. It was dark and rainy for about a week and a half. Today was the first full day of sun in about 10 days. I got up even earlier then I planned. I threw on something that wasn't pj's, brewed a cup of coffee and headed out the door. I set MapMyFitness to track my walk, put on the Calm app for a walking meditation and headed out. I did my normal route which is just under 4 miles. My reward is a cup of coffee halfway through. Lol. On the way back I spent a lot of time thinking and talking to the Lord. I turned a bunch of things over in my mind and got a few good insights and ideas on what to do about certain things. Got home, ate something(which I never do), and got ready for work. It was a nice way to spend the morning.

    Had some serious anxiety issues as soon as I walked into the bank. It was a fight for much of the morning to be okay. However, I buckled down and did a few things on my mental list. One of them being, asking about 3 things that I wanted to know process wise and to take notes. So I have about 6 pages of new notes.

    I think the funniest part about today was that the main thing that LM and I talked about was the process needed to make a treasurer's check. And then about 2 hours later I had to make 7 of them for 2 different customers. At the same time, I had a line of about 5 people all waiting to do transactions...most of them multiple. Now remember, I was dealing with severe anxiety at this point as well. I was the only one able to do transactions because LK had literally just clocked out and went on break. But the best part was that even though my stomach was in knots and I did not feel well at all I kept a clear head, got through everything with very little fuss and came out the other side with a huge smile on my face and a GREAT sense of pride. Usually, situations like that would have sent me into a tailspin but I was able to pull up on the joystick and go out the top! Lol

    It was a weird weird day though. A whole bunch of other things(such as random bouts of lightheadedness) happened as well. But I made it home. Dinner is done, dishes are as well. Teeth and face have been washed. Now I just have to amuse myself until it's bedtime. Lol. The DH is playing video games at the moment. I think a game is going to come on soon though so I may be able to focus on that. Lol.

    I hope everyone has a great night!
  • HGSmith0920
    HGSmith0920 Posts: 1,123 Member
    HGSmith0920 wrote: »

    1. Walk before work(weather permitting) :)3.8 miles
    2. Spend some time with the Lord :)Did this while walking
    3. Work 8:15-5:15 :)See above post
    4. Put chicken in the crock before work :)Just BARELY remembered but I did!
    5. Drink 1 bottle of water before every cup of coffee :)Had 3 bottles of water and 1 cup of coffee
    6. Do the dishes right after dinner!!!! :|Give or take. The DH demanded a stroll outside so I let them soak and washed them when we got back
    8. Brush teeth by 8 pm :)
    9. Teeth/face by 1030 :)Both done already
    10. Bed by 11 :*Hopefully.

    JFT, 5-22-18

    1. Up @ 530/Walk
    2. Bible/Pray
    2. DH up @ 7
    3. Work 815-515
    4. 1 water per 1 coffee
    4. Dinner
    5. Dishes RIGHT AFTER dinner
    6. Call C about appt
    7. Teeth/face by 8
    8. Bed by 11
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,568 Member
    Checking in from Monday
    1. Feed cats. Meds, teeth, tea. AM run - 4 sets of 2 laps running / 1 lap walking. Use stopwatch to check run times. Walk to 30 minutes. Maybe? Maybe a rest day.
    2. GRADE PROJECTS. Read articles; write response 1. Daily Duolingo. Meditation. Read Children of Blood and Bone.
    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. Divide up reflections with units and courses. Review standards and assign to units. Create assessments that align to standards. Write comment if possible. Review ALL WORK FOR COURSE and make plans for vacation week!
    5. Kickboxing 6 PM. Chop more celery. Dinner - Plated 1? PF ends 6/23. MAKE SURE IT DOESN'T ROLL OVER!!
    6. Meds before dinner. Teeth flossed, rinsed, brushed; in bed by 9:00. Alarm set for 5:00.

    JFT Tuesday
    1. Feed cats. Meds, teeth, tea. AM run - 4 sets of 2 laps running / 1 lap walking. Use stopwatch to check run times. Walk to 30 minutes.
    2. Read articles; write response 1. Write comment! Daily Duolingo. Meditation. Read Children of Blood and Bone.
    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. Divide up reflections with units and courses. Review standards and assign to units. Create assessments that align to standards. Write comment if possible.
    5. Gym immediately after school for strength. QUIZ. Chop more celery. Dinner - Plated 1? PF ends 6/23. MAKE SURE IT DOESN'T ROLL OVER!!
    6. Meds before writing group. Leave for writing group by 6:40. Teeth flossed, rinsed, brushed; in bed by 9:00. Alarm set for 5:00.
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    Not a terrible Monday for me, but also not my usual drive and focus - still feeling a bit tired as not managing enough sleep. Stayed on track with food and exercise but for the rest of the week I need to prioritise water and sleep.

    Jft Monday
    - morning workout ✅
    - April challenge :s must get back on this!
    - May challenge ✅
    - Email conveyancer :| needed to get more paperwork together first
    - Post paperwork :| as above
    - Amazon order ✅
    - Order L sweatshirt :/ forgot
    - Early night :/ late night phone call scuppered this

    Tuesday goals
    - morning workout
    - Prep as much of dinner as poss before work
    - April challenge
    - May challenge
    - Post off docs and email conveyancer
    - Order L sweatshirt
    - Choir practice and dinner at my place (be mindful!)
    - Stay within calorie goal
    - Early night

    Have a great day all x
  • bcTRAI
    bcTRAI Posts: 414 Member
    edited May 2018
    JFT Tuesday
    1. Water
    2. Meditation
    3. Shopping for work
    4. Work
    5. Walk? if possible
    6. Brush and floss
    7. Bed by 10:30

    Good studio news! The new quilt is ready to be sandwiched! That will get done on Wednesday.
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    Well, yesterday was cr&p! It started well but at about 5pm I had a meeting in the kitchen at park and there was a big tray of free donuts. I ended up taking one and it was so good it set me off on a massive binge. It was like I just wanted to eat all of the things I hadn't eaten across the last few months...

    So it wasn't great! I'm going to get back on track today though, and I possibly need to evaluate my strategy. I'll keep up my current calorie limit (1350) till my next weigh in, but then I might allow myself to up it a bit to allow myself to indulge a little more.

    Yesterday's commitments:

    - Log everything I eat :/
    - Stick to food plan :/
    - Be in the green :/
    - Drink 2 bottles of water :/
    - May challenge: 15+ mins walking (from park to station) :)
    - 30 mins lunch break :)
    - French podcast + article + book :|
    - Leave work by 6.10pm :)
    - Prepare French presentation for tomorrow :)

    Today's commitments:

    - Log everything I eat
    - Stick to food plan
    - Be in the green
    - Drink 2 bottles of water
    - May challenge: 15+ mins walking

    - 30 mins lunch break
    - French podcast + article + book
    - Practise French presentation
    - Do French homework
    - Leave work by 7.10 (having completed hw!)
    - Prepare stuff for running tomorrow
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    Oh, and:

    May challenge:
    15th - 15 mins :)
    16th - 20 mins :)
    17th - 15 mins :smile:
    18th - 30 mins :smile:
    19th - 30 mins :smile:
    20th - 30 mins :smile:
    21st - 30 mins :smile:

    At least this is going well!
  • sarah74_vt
    sarah74_vt Posts: 368 Member
    JFY (Monday)
    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. Wash my car :)
    7. Complete 3 orders from my shop :)

    JFT (Tuesday)
    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. Complete 3 orders from my shop

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