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

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  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,162 Member
    Just had to jump on here at a moment's notice...I got a thoughtful gift from my husband last night of my favorite cookies. They are called nutty bars by little Debbie. A serving size is 310 calories for 2 cookies and I'm ok with that if I can fit them into my calorie daily goal. The problem is I already kind of binged on them last night and today. There are four cookies left and I want to save them for tomorrow or if I can tomorrow and the day after. Just had to put this out there so I can quote my own words and reply if necessary when I'm tempted to finish them off too soon.

    I just very quickly wanted to say I was about to eat all four cookies but I jumped on here instead and posted. Dealing with emotional eating is such a great challenge for this month! Grateful to be part of this thread.

    Yessss well done!!
  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
    Just had to jump on here at a moment's notice...I got a thoughtful gift from my husband last night of my favorite cookies. They are called nutty bars by little Debbie. A serving size is 310 calories for 2 cookies and I'm ok with that if I can fit them into my calorie daily goal. The problem is I already kind of binged on them last night and today. There are four cookies left and I want to save them for tomorrow or if I can tomorrow and the day after. Just had to put this out there so I can quote my own words and reply if necessary when I'm tempted to finish them off too soon.

    Nutty Bars are just the wow, aren't they?! Great that you put it out here---HGSmith and I have done the same with pizza (limiting ourselves to two pieces). Sometimes what helps me is to acknowledge that I'm not saying I can't have the cookies. I am saying there is a better time for me to eat them...like tomorrow when I can prelog them into MFP.

    Don't touch those Nutty Bars!!!
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  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    Lots of success around this forum today - yay!!

    I’ve had a good day - bit tiring but mostly successful. Now to head in to the weekend with June challenge firmly in mind!

    Friday goals
    - morning workout ✅
    - April challenge ✅
    - May challenge ✅
    - June challenge ✅ yay to no Friday night “f-it” feelings!!!
    - Remember 2x meetings :/ dealing with a playground injury and then the deputy being called to an urgent problem put paid to both of these!
    - More data input :) I didn’t do this but instead started finalising all my reports. Had the drafts back from my boss and she’s really pleased with them so plan to finish this weekend and submit to the Head - more than a week early! Have plenty of data time next week so feeling in good shape
    - Hot yoga after work ✅
    - Pack kids for weekend at their dad :s all three of us too exhausted! Will do in the morning...

    Goals for Saturday
    - morning workout
    - Pampering (eyebrows, tan)
    - April challenge
    - May challenge
    - June challenge
    - Reports
    - Gardening
    - Rest

    Happy Friday you lovely people x
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,162 Member
    Posting here to distract from eating.
    *sigh*
    Really want to munch munch munch and not even on anything particular, I just want *something*

    Not going to through, only have 30 cals left.
    But on the upside I’m still in the green :)

    I might go to bed actually, have some water before I go.

    Nighty all ! Posting goals in morning x
  • @toaljasa I completely agree! Thanks for the support <3

    @Bex953172 Thanks! :)<3
  • Yesterday's JFT:
    Stay in the green. (1500 calories)✔
    Do calisthenics. (20 minutes)✔
    Go to dance class. (24 minutes)✔
    Do running workout. (15 minutes)✔
    Post here when I feel like emotionally eating...😉 didn't do this yesterday but I did do it today and it helped a lot.
    Its almost dinner and haven't posted today's JFT but I'll use the same ones from yesterday.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,956 Member
    I am over my calories already today, but I enjoyed a very nice lunch with a friend. I am having steak and a salad for supper and as long the black clouds keep rolling along I'll be able to get a walk in to negate the damage. Tomorrow we will be doing a lot outside depending on those black clouds so the week should end up being ok :)
  • Michaela_LaGata
    Michaela_LaGata Posts: 135 Member
    toaljasa wrote: »
    Just had to jump on here at a moment's notice...I got a thoughtful gift from my husband last night of my favorite cookies. They are called nutty bars by little Debbie. A serving size is 310 calories for 2 cookies and I'm ok with that if I can fit them into my calorie daily goal. The problem is I already kind of binged on them last night and today. There are four cookies left and I want to save them for tomorrow or if I can tomorrow and the day after. Just had to put this out there so I can quote my own words and reply if necessary when I'm tempted to finish them off too soon.

    Nutty Bars are just the wow, aren't they?! Great that you put it out here---HGSmith and I have done the same with pizza (limiting ourselves to two pieces). Sometimes what helps me is to acknowledge that I'm not saying I can't have the cookies. I am saying there is a better time for me to eat them...like tomorrow when I can prelog them into MFP.

    Don't touch those Nutty Bars!!!
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    Love the red keep calm sign.😸
  • Michaela_LaGata
    Michaela_LaGata Posts: 135 Member
    Faebert wrote: »
    Lots of success around this forum today - yay!!

    I’ve had a good day - bit tiring but mostly successful. Now to head in to the weekend with June challenge firmly in mind!

    Friday goals
    - morning workout ✅
    - April challenge ✅
    - May challenge ✅
    - June challenge ✅ yay to no Friday night “f-it” feelings!!!
    - Remember 2x meetings :/ dealing with a playground injury and then the deputy being called to an urgent problem put paid to both of these!
    - More data input :) I didn’t do this but instead started finalising all my reports. Had the drafts back from my boss and she’s really pleased with them so plan to finish this weekend and submit to the Head - more than a week early! Have plenty of data time next week so feeling in good shape
    - Hot yoga after work ✅
    - Pack kids for weekend at their dad :s all three of us too exhausted! Will do in the morning...

    Goals for Saturday
    - morning workout
    - Pampering (eyebrows, tan)
    - April challenge
    - May challenge
    - June challenge
    - Reports
    - Gardening
    - Rest

    Happy Friday you lovely people x

    Great goals for tomorrow.
    Thanks.
  • Michaela_LaGata
    Michaela_LaGata Posts: 135 Member
    Reading a little Beck diet book each day. Great head stuff.

    JFT QUICK
    #Log food right after eating.
    #Kitchen closed 7:30
    #Oral hygiene by 7:30
    #Quick yoga breaks and water breaks
    #Stand up and walk around at least once an hour.. just walk back and forth if nothing else

    #Bed by 10

    Take good care everybody
    M.😸🌹
  • toaljasa wrote: »
    Just had to jump on here at a moment's notice...I got a thoughtful gift from my husband last night of my favorite cookies. They are called nutty bars by little Debbie. A serving size is 310 calories for 2 cookies and I'm ok with that if I can fit them into my calorie daily goal. The problem is I already kind of binged on them last night and today. There are four cookies left and I want to save them for tomorrow or if I can tomorrow and the day after. Just had to put this out there so I can quote my own words and reply if necessary when I'm tempted to finish them off too soon.

    Nutty Bars are just the wow, aren't they?! Great that you put it out here---HGSmith and I have done the same with pizza (limiting ourselves to two pieces). Sometimes what helps me is to acknowledge that I'm not saying I can't have the cookies. I am saying there is a better time for me to eat them...like tomorrow when I can prelog them into MFP.

    Don't touch those Nutty Bars!!!
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    I'm trying so hard to not touch them!!! I want to save them for tomorrow.
  • nickssweetheart
    nickssweetheart Posts: 874 Member
    Just for Friday Wrap Up:

    1. Log all food and stay under calories >:) A double helping of pistachios put me in the red! But only by a few calories and I got up and put the rest away, so I'm not really that upset about it.
    2. Physical therapy morning and evening o:)
    4. Grocery shopping: main (there's a sale on produce I want to hit on Sunday this week: $1 pineapples and $1.98/lb cherries!) o:)
    5. Drink 8 glasses of water o:)
    6. Kitchen closed and brush teeth by 10:00 pm...pending as I'm enjoying a flavored water while I type this, but then it's off to brush and floss.

    Just for Saturday (Saturday!! Wooohooo!!)

    1. Log all food and stay in the green.
    2. Clean apartment and recycle the glass I've been accumulating
    3. Drink 8 glasses of water
    4. Get outside and take a walk by the lake
    5. Physical therapy morning and evening
    6. Kitchen closed and brush teeth by 10 pm
  • LOL I have to keep repeating to myself over and over "I'm not going to touch them I'm saving my nutty bars for tomorrow." Honestly if I really think about why I want to eat them so terribly, it's because I'm emotionally eating, I'm not hungry I'm lonely and bored. I'm going to drink some water and get some fresh air! And hopefully this is the last time I have to post something to distract myself for today. B)
  • jeschepp
    jeschepp Posts: 307 Member
    Happy weekend all! Here's my check-in:

    House chores ✅
    30 minutes exercise ✅
    Track food and exercise ✅
    Water challenge-80 oz. ✅-day 19/30!
    Post here for accountability ✅

    Honestly was a pretty easy goal day but I'm a bit run down from the week, so it's a good level. Tomorrow I'm house sitting for my sister, who has free laundry so you better believe I'm taking advantage of that :) Made the decision I want my first week goal to be a non-food item. Not only do I want to push myself to see things other than food as reward, I want to hold off and save for a really good treat later on. Worth the work!

    For tomorrow:

    House chores
    Do extra laundry!
    Pick week 1 reward
    Read for 20 minutes
    30 minutes exercise
    Track food and exercise
    Water challenge-80 oz.
    Post here for accountability

    Really appreciating all of the tips people post in their logs. Super helpful!
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,956 Member
    JFT - Friday June 22
    2L of Water - :)
    Stay in Green - :(
    Outside 15 Minutes - :)
    Walk tonight - :)
    Attend some more businesses to drop off business cards and brochures - :| No, but it's because I got called back to the office as a client wanted to order service so I won't count it as a failure.
    Have lunch with a friend and be mindful of choices - :) Well it was a pizza place so I made a fairly good choice, it was still too much when I allowed hubby to choose supper LOL

    JFT - Saturday June 23
    2L of Water
    Stay in Green
    Outside 15 Minutes
    If gardening doesn't burn enough calories go for a walk

    I am posting tonight as I'm sure hubby will be raring and ready for me to start working as soon as I wake up in the morning. It messed me up all weekend and Monday last week because I wasn't able to post goals properly. The sky is very eerie looking tonight, there are no tornado watches or warning though so I'll still head to bed.

    Everyone is doing so well avoiding the temptations. I really need to get better at this. When supper was done I was over 600 calories in the red. I took my walk and managed to get it back down, but then ate again >:) It had nothing to do with emotions, or hunger. I just wanted the tastes of my evening snack so I guess it's a habit I'm going to have to break. I have refrained from Coke for two days though so that's a win.

    Hope everyone has a wonderful day tomorrow in case I don't get on here in the morning.
  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
    LOL I have to keep repeating to myself over and over "I'm not going to touch them I'm saving my nutty bars for tomorrow." Honestly if I really think about why I want to eat them so terribly, it's because I'm emotionally eating, I'm not hungry I'm lonely and bored. I'm going to drink some water and get some fresh air! And hopefully this is the last time I have to post something to distract myself for today. B)

    So, how'd you do???!!!
  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
    Happy Saturday! Let's be intentional; Let's focus; Let's meet our JFT goals!
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  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,162 Member
    Morning all!
    Last night my partner wanted a snack. So I made him 2 pieces of toast! The urge to have 1 myself or even take a bite was immense! But I didn’t, I went and got in bed and was asleep around 11pm! I’m never asleep around then! I go to sleep any time between 12 and 1am. I don’t even know why lol, but I feel more rested than normal!
    Hand still sore, feels strained at the top of my palm just below my fingers, but I suppose that’s rightseeing as they were bent right back. Not sure what i can do to help it? Ice or heat?

    Anyway
    Goals for Sat!

    - 8 glasses of water
    - Be in the greeeeeen
    - Exercise! Cardio and stretches
    - Nag nag nag my partner to go in the attic!
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,162 Member
    Here’s a pretty good article again

    https://dailym.ai/2Ieh2oh
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    Yesterday's commitments:

    - Log everything I eat :neutral: I didn't log dinner (which friend made) specifically, but estimated the calories
    - 2 bottles water at work :smile:
    - Drink lots of soft drink at friend's :smile:
    - Take sensible portions - no seconds or finishing my friend's food!!! :neutral: Didn't take seconds (there weren't any!) But I did grate far too much cheese on my dinner.
    - 30+ minutes lunch break :smile:
    - French podast, article, Duolingo, book :neutral: 3/4
    - Stop work by 6 :smile:

    June challenge:

    June 10: "I'm on holiday" = chocolate :s
    June 11: Stress = gin, no food :neutral:
    June 12: No emotional eating :smile:
    June 13: 'celebratory' mood + pub + burger/ ice cream :s
    June 14: No emotional eating :smiley:
    June 15: Greed rather than emotions.. :neutral:
    June 16: No emotional eating :smile:
    June 17: No emotional eating :smile:
    June 18: No emotional eating :smile:
    June 19: No emotional eating :smile:
    June 20: No emotional eating :smile:
    June 21: No emotional eating :smile:
    June 22: Ate too much cheese, but as before it was more about greed... :neutral:

    Today's commitments:
    - Log everything I eat
    - Stick to food calorie targets
    - French article, podcast, Duolingo
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    JFT Friday recap
    1. Be kind - replace inner critic with inner best friend/cheerleader :)
    2. Log all food :)
    3. Drink lots of water :)
    4. Smart choices for lunch (ordering out with mom) and a dinner (ordering out with DH) :)
    5. Walk atleast 30 minutes - need some extra calories today with two meals ordering out! >:) no walk but no ordering out for dinner either, stayed within calories
    6. Dogs nails trimmed at Petsmart :)
    7. Dog bath at Pet Supplies Plus >:) going today
    8. 15 wall push ups/bathroom trip :)

    Jft Saturday
    1. Be kind
    2. Dog bath
    3. Eat and enjoy but don't binge at party
    4. Log all food
  • mepeiffer
    mepeiffer Posts: 105 Member

    Bex953172 wrote: »

    I’m in the same boat, totally c*cked up and asked everyone here for help!
    Maybe we can start again together, so far I’ve done okay (day 2) but it trails off quick and that’s where I need to be kept on track

    We can do this! We’ll never be where we want to if we don’t try!

    I will try please connect so we can do this together. I’ve been logging but I either do not eat enough or I eat the wrong things.

    You need to give me you want to exercise.

    @AJB1014 great win. I miss working with DH we did for 26 years and then things changed and we moved now have separate type jobs I miss my best friend. As I think about that it could be a factor

    @Lindsaykathryn would love to be your friend- inspirational quotes are what I need

    @monstersweetsbyallison good luck you can do this what a great goal

    @Snowflake1968 we could try to eat slower as a group and see how we can inspire each other
  • mepeiffer
    mepeiffer Posts: 105 Member
    @Bex953172 great success posting here and more water. What is you cal goal

    @monstersweetsbyallison great goals



    Reading a little Beck diet book each day. Great head stuff.

    JFT QUICK
    #Log food
    Log exercise
    Stay in green
    #Quick yoga breaks and water breaks
    #Stand up and walk around at least once an hour.. just walk back and forth if nothing else

    #Bed by 10

    Take good care everybody
    M.😸🌹

    I think I’ll steal your goals with a little tweak
    jeschepp wrote: »



    For today



    Read for 20 minutes
    30 minutes exercise
    Track food and exercise
    Water challenge-109oz.
    Post here for accountability !

    I hope hope you are feeling better. Taking some of yours as well. I love the thinking about other things than food. We can do this

    218.1/218.1/195.
  • Michaela_LaGata
    Michaela_LaGata Posts: 135 Member
    My usual

    Did ok yesterday..got to bed later .
    JFT QUICK
    #Read Beck "diet" for inspiration and concrete steps
    #Log food right after eating.
    #Kitchen closed 7:30
    #Oral hygiene by 7:30 w FL script toothpaste
    #Quick yoga breaks and water breaks
    #Stand up and walk around at least once an hour.. just walk back and forth if nothing else

    #Bed by 10

    Have a good day...we are worth the effort 😸☕
    M.
  • mepeiffer
    mepeiffer Posts: 105 Member
    @Michaela_LaGata keep on keeping on. Yes we are all worth it.

    Everyone Have a wonderful day
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,162 Member
    mepeiffer wrote: »
    @Bex953172 great success posting here and more water. What is you cal goal

    Thanks, my cal goal is 1200.
    Although I tend to eat (on average) around 1400-1500 and exercise off the rest

    What’s yours?


    My diary is always open so feel free to take a look to see what sort of things I eat if that helps?
    What would you say your worst foods are? Mines definitely chocolate and things like potato and bread. And I’ve written a list and a list of alternatives on the other side. So when I feel like one of them I have one of my alternatives.

    Also, what sort of exercises do you like doing? And where do you do them? Gym, outside, home?


    I’ve found, the best chance of success is to evaluate what it is your problems are. Specifically.
    And then you can work on the things that are holding you back.
    Everyone’s journey on here is different, we’re all just working towards the same goal :)

    For example for some people on here, drinking enough water is just second nature, but for me I HAVE to make myself drink it.

    You can do it, and we can help :)
    But you’ve got to also want to do it, we can’t lose the weight for you unfortunately!
    But we can certainly give you a kick up the butt to get you going!
    It’s all about forming a habit.


    Oh and doing something like exercising on the day you REALLY don’t want to, actually gives you a greater sense of achievement and makes you feel even better!!
  • nickssweetheart
    nickssweetheart Posts: 874 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
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    Mmmmmmm :)

    Beautiful colors!

    I overdid it today volunteering at the thrift store and am now feeling it in my ankle. Instead of knocking out the apartment cleaning, I'm sitting with it elevated on a pillow like an invalid while I wait for the swelling and pain to subside. Gah. So frustrating.
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,162 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
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    Mmmmmmm :)

    Beautiful colors!

    I overdid it today volunteering at the thrift store and am now feeling it in my ankle. Instead of knocking out the apartment cleaning, I'm sitting with it elevated on a pillow like an invalid while I wait for the swelling and pain to subside. Gah. So frustrating.

    Ouch, you got any ice on it?
    Definitely more important to rest it!

    Also, is a thrift store the same as a UK charity shop?