JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018
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JFT Tuesday Recap
1. Drink 3 waters before noon
got 2.5 in try again today
2. Log all food
3. Meds AM and PM
4. Cook dinner at home
5. Stay in the green I had ZERO calories left but that zero was green!
6. Be kind to yourself
7. Eat afternoon snack
8. Set full moon intentions - channeling my energy towards improved habits and communication. "If Saturn teaches us anything, it is the importance of developing an incredible amount of patience along with a consistent and steady effort without regard for rewards or awards(...)By honoring the efforts it takes to accomplish something, it is Saturn that teaches us how to channel our energy." source: http://chaninicholas.com/2018/06/mars-retrograde-full-moon-horoscopes/
JFT Wednesday
1. Drink 3 waters before noon - start NOW
2. Log all food
3. Meds AM and PM
4. Cook dinner at home
5. Stay in the green
6. Be kind to yourself
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So I slept well last night. I swear, since I started taking the melatonin I've been sleeping like a rock. It's definitely been an awesome change of pace. I used to wake multiple times a night and that usually involved raiding the fridge. Lol. The trail mix incident was the first time in like 3 or 4 months that that had happened and I've learned my lesson! Lol.
I hope everyone is doing well! The cookies from last week are STILL sitting on the table! Lol. But now every time I pass them I think about how stale they probably are. That's a total turnoff now. Lol
@Bex953172 I'm so sorry that you are having anxiety today. I've been having it all week. Money things always seem to work themselves (the DH has to keep telling me this lol). I always stress about money and then something happens that makes it manageable. Praying for you sweetie! Also, you look great in that picture! You have a pretty smile and and I love your nose stud!1 -
Still have > 20 pages of JFT not read... glad this thread is so busy!
Recap T 6/26
1) Walked dog before work / 3.5 mi 1:01:24 = happy dog
& happy me (remember to stretch next time)
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work = Fitbit 14,358 steps, 250+ steps 13/14 (spa) & 36 floors
3) Log all food & beverages / leftovers day / net calories green / monitor usual = Did great keeping net calories green all day, then ate small bag of mini pretzels in lounge after massage... THEN at home had snack attack of peanut M&Ms straight from the BIG bag ~ ACK!!!
Think overtired got me again ~ I don't make good decisions then... 
14c water anyway! 
4) Progress on current work assignment ~ remember deadline next week! could've been better but I'll take it. Keep current w/ emails & catch-up backlog later.
5) Leave by 6:15 for spa appt ~ b/c who doesn't need a massage after returning to work from vacation = left 5 min. late, then found out last roundabout was CLOSED for road work ~ GRRR. After unplanned detour & waiting at desk for another lady to decide to schedule her next appt. I finally got checked in at exactly my service time / no time to relax before. :grumble: Tried to put challenges out of my mind and relax ~ mission accomplished!
6) UNPLUG 9:00 / FLOSS seriously 
nope again / retainers / bed & TV off 10:15 nope again ~ not helping with tired feeling (walk dog W before work)
JFT W 6/27
1) Walked dog before work / 3.53 mi 1:00:30 / stretched after = happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work
3) Know meals & snacks today / prelog as much as possible / net calories green / monitor usual
4) Workday: keep focused on current project / keep emails current / post-seminar EMT tasks
5) Evening: concert at city park / brew tea / prep kohrabi for snacks / maybe time to wash dishes?
6) UNPLUG 9:00 / FLOSS / retainers / bed & TV off 10:151 -
JFT Quick
-Log ALL food ASAP. No log no more food.
-Drink h2o q hour with flavored herbal tea bag. Delicious!
-Kitchen closed and oral hygiene by 7:30 p.m.
-Read a couple pages or more of the Beck diet and review the mindset stuff
...Food behavior starts with the brain.
-Repeat and repeat 10- 15 minute exercise bursts.. strength flexibility endurance during task breaks.
-Say the jft daily prayer it's good
-Post something supportive on mft boards
-Practice gratitude and humility and kindness to overcome some of the darkness that we see and feel just getting through the day. It works.
Lovingkindness to all. Live fierce.
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I just hunted for goals I never posted! 😂
Here’s my recap anyway (Tues)
- drink 8 glasses (10 so far)
- Be in the green! 😁 Yep yep yep
- do the Sweaty Betty routine! yep and got an extra five minutes than yesterday ***
- put the goddamn laundry away
noooo but I’ll get everyone an outfit out ready for tomorrow so we’re not running around like idiots.
*** I don’t have a yoga mat, and in the video it says you can use a towel, blanket or the carpet.
So I don’t have carpet, I had laminate.
Everything slips on it. So I can’t do the last bit, and THEN when I tried to do it on the bare floor my hands were that sweaty I was still sliding.
Anyone got any recommendations on how to stop the slip?!
Not in a position to get a yoga mat yet!
Do you happen to have a bath mat with a rubber backing?
You've done absolutely splendid on knocking out your JFT's! Way to go...and I'm heading for a cup of water thanks to your reminder
Argh i don’t lol! That’s something so basic! I wonder if rubber gloves would work?
What about those rubbery foam puzzle pieces that are used in kids rooms?0 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »I just hunted for goals I never posted! 😂
Here’s my recap anyway (Tues)
- drink 8 glasses (10 so far)
- Be in the green! 😁 Yep yep yep
- do the Sweaty Betty routine! yep and got an extra five minutes than yesterday ***
- put the goddamn laundry away noooo but I’ll get everyone an outfit out ready for tomorrow so we’re not running around like idiots.
*** I don’t have a yoga mat, and in the video it says you can use a towel, blanket or the carpet.
So I don’t have carpet, I had laminate.
Everything slips on it. So I can’t do the last bit, and THEN when I tried to do it on the bare floor my hands were that sweaty I was still sliding.
Anyone got any recommendations on how to stop the slip?!
Not in a position to get a yoga mat yet!
Do you happen to have a bath mat with a rubber backing?
You've done absolutely splendid on knocking out your JFT's! Way to go...and I'm heading for a cup of water thanks to your reminder
Argh i don’t lol! That’s something so basic! I wonder if rubber gloves would work?
What about those rubbery foam puzzle pieces that are used in kids rooms?
I love that idea! I'm seeing myself don't that and not being able to take myself seriously! Lol.0 -
PackerFanInGB wrote: »Snowflake1968 wrote: »JFT - Monday June 25
I just want to say how incredibly blessed I have been feeling lately. My husband and I are getting along better than we have in close to a dozen years. I have a family that I enjoy and that brings me lots of smiles. I have friends that support me and love me just for me. I'm still not where I want to be health wise, but I'm working on it. My financial life is still a mess, but I have food to eat and a roof over my head and we'll get there eventually. I have a job that I'm being pushed out of my comfort zone with and maybe I should fully embrace it as it's God's plan for me to have the financial stability I crave.
Here is my problem, I struggle feeling this happy. I keep waiting for something to go wrong. I don't know why I think that. I guess part of it is how life has happened in the past. The last time I was this happy was 2010, by 2012 life was kicking me over and over and it didn't stop. I am praying, appreciating and showing gratitude so much more because I know how fleeting these happy times can be.
I want all of you to know that you are a huge part of my happiness right now, the encouragement, strength and friendship means so much to me. I love how we give each other ideas, support each other and share stories to help us all learn and grow. Thanks so much!
I wanted to let you know that I can empathize with feeling this way. I was like that for a very long time too. In 2011 I was happier than I'd ever been....then I got a cancer diagnosis and everything fell apart. Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, more surgery, infections, bald, gained weight, couldn't see the kids because I was sick, had to sell our dream home we had built in the woods, my job got crazy stressful.....on and on and on.
I find myself worrying about everything going to hell again, but now I am able to push those thoughts out as quick as they come in because I now know I cannot control what life is going to throw at me. All I can control is how I react. I'm blessed to have a roof over my head, a fantastic new job, loving family, married to my best friend, still in remission.... All we have is the present moment, and we have to seize each day and and try to stay positive. Gratitude journaling helps me a lot. Every night I write 5 things I'm grateful for that day. Makes me really stop and think!
I also read inspirational books with the Daily Readings, and listen to podcasts. Optimal Daily Living is one of my faves. It's usually less than 10 minutes in length and I like the simple things they talk about. Sending you hugs, my dear friend.
Thanks for your insight. Life can be so cruel at times. I have been reading my daily devotion since last June, have started praying a lot more and in March I started a Gratitude Journal as well. It helps, sometimes that little voice won't shut up though and makes it difficult to enjoy. I'm going to look up the Optimal Daily Living. Thank you for sharing 0 -
@AJB1014 How are the meds going? I'm seeing lots of smiley faces! Is my trick working?0
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AmberGlitterSparkles wrote: »What a great thread!
SW 328
CW 322
GW 170
Dec CW 270
JFT
1. Drink a gallon of water
2. Do laundry
3. Catch up on homework
4. Take all of my vitamins!
5. Prepare my meals for tomorrow
Thanks and see you all tomorrow!
I just missed my 1 gallon of water yesterday, laundry was done, I did some homework, took my vitamins. I created my lunch in here already. I have no idea what I’m doing for dinner yet though. I find myself really getting excited to eat these meals I have created. Rather than aimlessly snacking from the fridge.
JFT
1. Drink a gallon of water
2. Do more homework
3. Eat a healthy dinner!
4. Start intermittent fasting
5. Don’t eat after 4pm
6. Take my vitamins
7. Make a video for you tube
8. Exercise
9. Log my walking!
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slittlemeister wrote: »Yesterday was a really mixed day. I got in a REALLY bad mood - it was black - for several reasons (row with boyfriend the day before, terrible commute to start the day, criticism from boss about some work, getting really bored at work, etc....).
I couldn't face going to my French class in that mood and decided that what I really wanted to do was go out for dinner with boyfriend, to have a nice evening instead of the horrible one we'd had the day before. So we did. And it cheered me up. And I had a very tasty pie BUT I did not order chips (why would I, when I can just steal a few of his...). AND even though there was a tub of Ben and Jerry's in the freezer and we discussed eating it, I decided not to.
So overall, kind of reasonable?
The day highlighted two things:
1) I've been trying to do too many things lately and am overwhelmed
2) I NEED to find a new job this year as mine is just not working for me anymore. BUT I'm not going to do anything about it until after my French assessment (jul 18th) as this falls into the category of 'doing too many things'.
Anyway...
Yesterday's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- 3 bottles water
2.5
- No alcohol
- 30+ mins lunch break
- Duolingo, French podcast, French book
- Stop working at 6pm (to prepare for French) Well, I stopped working at 6! Just didn't go to French...
June challenge:
June 10: "I'm on holiday" = chocolate
June 11: Stress = gin, no food
June 12: No emotional eating
June 13: 'celebratory' mood + pub + burger/ ice cream
June 14: No emotional eating
June 15: Greed rather than emotions..
June 16: No emotional eating
June 17: No emotional eating
June 18: No emotional eating
June 19: No emotional eating
June 20: No emotional eating
June 21: No emotional eating
June 22: Greed rather than emotions...
June 23: "F&ck it mood" - pub food/drink
June 24: No emotional eating
June 25: grumpy, overworked - two gins
June 26: I guess you could call the pie moderate emotional eating. But actually I'm proud that I just allowed myself a moderate indulgence and then stopped so I'm going to give myself
Today's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- 3 bottles water
- No alcohol
- 30+ mins lunch break
- French podcast, article, Duolingo, book
- Stop working at 6pm
It seems to me you know exactly what you need to do to get yourself into a better situation. That is the first step, recognizing when you're doing too much and taking steps to slow down. I think you made a great decision on going out and repairing the damage after the row. 1 -
Weds!
It’s sunny again today!
I’d love to sit in the garden but I’ve got lots of important things to do as well as cleaning and putting the ever growing pile of laundry away!
So
- 8+ glasses of water
- Be in the green, really need to watch what I eat today as there’s not a lot of time for exercise! Although cleaning will burn some
- Exercise if I can, not sweaty Betty today though, rest from that today.
Tbh I feel anxious, like to the point where I feel sick, got important things to pay and not enough to cover it so need to get my hand on some cash
That's an awful feeling to have, trust me I've been there a lot. I don't have any brilliant advice to give to help you out, but I sure do understand how that can make you feel anxious.
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AmberGlitterSparkles wrote: »AmberGlitterSparkles wrote: »What a great thread!
SW 328
CW 322
GW 170
Dec CW 270
JFT
1. Drink a gallon of water
2. Do laundry
3. Catch up on homework
4. Take all of my vitamins!
5. Prepare my meals for tomorrow
Thanks and see you all tomorrow!
I just missed my 1 gallon of water yesterday, laundry was done, I did some homework, took my vitamins. I created my lunch in here already. I have no idea what I’m doing for dinner yet though. I find myself really getting excited to eat these meals I have created. Rather than aimlessly snacking from the fridge.
JFT
1. Drink a gallon of water
2. Do more homework
3. Eat a healthy dinner!
4. Start intermittent fasting
5. Don’t eat after 4pm
6. Take my vitamins
7. Make a video for you tube
8. Exercise
9. Log my walking!
What kind of videos do you make for YouTube? I tried IF for a while. My problem is that Ineed my coffee in the morning and there's no way I can stop eating after an afternoon lunch. But I hope it works for you! Good luck!1 -
JFT - Tuesday June 26
2L of Water - I lost count somewhere along the line yesterday and I think I only got 1.5 in.
Stay in Green - No, but I salved it from 523 in the red to 119 so it could have been much worse
Outside 15 Minutes - Weather looks a little sketchy will have to see about this one - I was out for 15 minutes while going to visit businesses but not a solid 15 minutes enjoying the outdoors since the weather turned. On Monday night it was 31 degrees in the evening, last night was down to 11. My furnace even kicked in.
Come up with plan for sales - I don't know if it's a plan, but I managed to get another 12 places visited and dropped off brochures and business cards
Write in Journal - Yes, and I added more than 3 things to be grateful for
Work on a 6 month goal plan - I have been thinking about it a lot but haven't written anything down yet
Swim or walk tonight? - Decided to do a Leslie Sansone 4 Mile power walk. Couldn't really afford a swim and it was too miserable to walk.
JFT - Wednesday June 27
2L of Water
Stay in Green
Outside 15 Minutes
Follow up from sales yesterday and maybe go out again
Write in Journal
Work on 6 month goal plan
Exercise tonight
For most of my life I never ate breakfast, I just never really liked to think of food until later in the day. When I started looking at my weight and figuring out what to do, I started eating breakfast. That's what all the "rule books" say to do. So I've have been eating breakfast, usually an egg Mcmuffin, no meat so I can get the protein in and a coffee. I have been constipated (Sorry TMI) more often than not for the last two months and I decided today that I'm going back to no breakfast, just a coffee. It's the only thing that I had really changed except for the additional fruits and vegetables and portion control in my overall diet. This will save me almost 300 calories in the day so it might not be such a struggle later and hopefully will start things working properly again.
I find out today if I'm going to have to lay people off here in my office. My financial hat thinks this is the best thing for the company. My tender heart worries about the people that it will affect. One that would have been laid off, has given his notice and will be leaving Friday so at least that is one less one to worry about.
Hubby is going to be working a different schedule for the whole month of July. He will be working Saturday to Wednesday 6-2, it's not too bad it could be worse. I just hate the change because I have been enjoying our Saturday's so much. He is quite excited about it as it's more money and a different position for him, so I'm excited too for him and haven't mentioned to him my little disappointment other than to say I'll miss him in the mornings.
I have planned my weekend out again already this weekend and won't have much free time again. This week is going slow, I thought it was Thursday already so have planned ahead a little early. It's a long weekend here for Canada Day. On Saturday I am designing, creating and making wedding invitations for a young lady in my life that used to work for me. She is getting married in November and has decided to have a small intimate wedding instead of the big 200+ guests that she originally planned. I had made 100 envelopes for her invitations a couple of months ago. She now needs only 30 invitations. We are going to use the envelopes I previously made, but she wants a "Mad Hatter" style wedding, where nothing really matches 100% and it's all a little topsy turvy. This was what her original dreams were for a wedding and her fiance had wanted the big to do. Due to an unexpected financial crisis she is getting what she wants, she doesn't want to go into debt to pay for a big wedding and her fiance agrees. I'm excited, this will be a fun day.
On Sunday, Canada Day, I am taking the kids to the parade and some free family activities in the area. If I can convince anyone to go with me I may go to the free concert in the evening and watch the fireworks.
Monday, I am going to paint my front door and do some major cleaning and laundry and enjoy my off day.
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »JFT - Tuesday June 26
2L of Water - I lost count somewhere along the line yesterday and I think I only got 1.5 in.
Stay in Green - No, but I salved it from 523 in the red to 119 so it could have been much worse
Outside 15 Minutes - Weather looks a little sketchy will have to see about this one - I was out for 15 minutes while going to visit businesses but not a solid 15 minutes enjoying the outdoors since the weather turned. On Monday night it was 31 degrees in the evening, last night was down to 11. My furnace even kicked in.
Come up with plan for sales - I don't know if it's a plan, but I managed to get another 12 places visited and dropped off brochures and business cards
Write in Journal - Yes, and I added more than 3 things to be grateful for
Work on a 6 month goal plan - I have been thinking about it a lot but haven't written anything down yet
Swim or walk tonight? - Decided to do a Leslie Sansone 4 Mile power walk. Couldn't really afford a swim and it was too miserable to walk.
JFT - Wednesday June 27
2L of Water
Stay in Green
Outside 15 Minutes
Follow up from sales yesterday and maybe go out again
Write in Journal
Work on 6 month goal plan
Exercise tonight
For most of my life I never ate breakfast, I just never really liked to think of food until later in the day. When I started looking at my weight and figuring out what to do, I started eating breakfast. That's what all the "rule books" say to do. So I've have been eating breakfast, usually an egg Mcmuffin, no meat so I can get the protein in and a coffee. I have been constipated (Sorry TMI) more often than not for the last two months and I decided today that I'm going back to no breakfast, just a coffee. It's the only thing that I had really changed except for the additional fruits and vegetables and portion control in my overall diet. This will save me almost 300 calories in the day so it might not be such a struggle later and hopefully will start things working properly again.
I find out today if I'm going to have to lay people off here in my office. My financial hat thinks this is the best thing for the company. My tender heart worries about the people that it will affect. One that would have been laid off, has given his notice and will be leaving Friday so at least that is one less one to worry about.
Hubby is going to be working a different schedule for the whole month of July. He will be working Saturday to Wednesday 6-2, it's not too bad it could be worse. I just hate the change because I have been enjoying our Saturday's so much. He is quite excited about it as it's more money and a different position for him, so I'm excited too for him and haven't mentioned to him my little disappointment other than to say I'll miss him in the mornings.
I have planned my weekend out again already this weekend and won't have much free time again. This week is going slow, I thought it was Thursday already so have planned ahead a little early. It's a long weekend here for Canada Day. On Saturday I am designing, creating and making wedding invitations for a young lady in my life that used to work for me. She is getting married in November and has decided to have a small intimate wedding instead of the big 200+ guests that she originally planned. I had made 100 envelopes for her invitations a couple of months ago. She now needs only 30 invitations. We are going to use the envelopes I previously made, but she wants a "Mad Hatter" style wedding, where nothing really matches 100% and it's all a little topsy turvy. This was what her original dreams were for a wedding and her fiance had wanted the big to do. Due to an unexpected financial crisis she is getting what she wants, she doesn't want to go into debt to pay for a big wedding and her fiance agrees. I'm excited, this will be a fun day.
On Sunday, Canada Day, I am taking the kids to the parade and some free family activities in the area. If I can convince anyone to go with me I may go to the free concert in the evening and watch the fireworks.
Monday, I am going to paint my front door and do some major cleaning and laundry and enjoy my off day.
I really hope you don't have to lay people off. I would absolutely hate having to do that. I love the wedding idea! I had about 30 people at my wedding too and it was absolutely perfect. We did the whole thing on about $800. Yay and nay for your hubby. I can understand about not liking schedule shifts. But hey, more moolah! That's definitely an upside right?0 -
HGSmith0920 wrote: »@AJB1014 How are the meds going? I'm seeing lots of smiley faces! Is my trick working?
It's getting much better! I have my work stash in my desk so always on me like you said - it's the weekend I need to KEEP THE MEDS IN MY BAG. I seem to end up taking them out for one reason or another and they dont always make it back in. Maybe a small pill case for my purse would be better than the bottles, wont have to take it out, just replenish the stash...hmmmm. But definitely has been way better than before so thank you! And thanks for checking on my habits! That in itself helps me too! Hoping today is a better day on the anxiety front for you.Snowflake1968 wrote: »JFT - Tuesday June 26
For most of my life I never ate breakfast, I just never really liked to think of food until later in the day. When I started looking at my weight and figuring out what to do, I started eating breakfast. That's what all the "rule books" say to do. So I've have been eating breakfast, usually an egg Mcmuffin, no meat so I can get the protein in and a coffee. I have been constipated (Sorry TMI) more often than not for the last two months and I decided today that I'm going back to no breakfast, just a coffee. It's the only thing that I had really changed except for the additional fruits and vegetables and portion control in my overall diet. This will save me almost 300 calories in the day so it might not be such a struggle later and hopefully will start things working properly again.
I have seen lots of new information that is no longer regarding breakfast as "the most important meal of the day." I think I have read that mostly in articles references intermittent fasting - which I can get behind but mostly for the idea that you should eat when youre hungry, don't when your not, and set a time frame to stop. Also, much more satisfying to enjoy those calories elsewhere when you are actually hungry.
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HGSmith0920 wrote: »@AJB1014 How are the meds going? I'm seeing lots of smiley faces! Is my trick working?
It's getting much better! I have my work stash in my desk so always on me like you said - it's the weekend I need to KEEP THE MEDS IN MY BAG. I seem to end up taking them out for one reason or another and they dont always make it back in. Maybe a small pill case for my purse would be better than the bottles, wont have to take it out, just replenish the stash...hmmmm. But definitely has been way better than before so thank you! And thanks for checking on my habits! That in itself helps me too! Hoping today is a better day on the anxiety front for you.Snowflake1968 wrote: »JFT - Tuesday June 26
For most of my life I never ate breakfast, I just never really liked to think of food until later in the day. When I started looking at my weight and figuring out what to do, I started eating breakfast. That's what all the "rule books" say to do. So I've have been eating breakfast, usually an egg Mcmuffin, no meat so I can get the protein in and a coffee. I have been constipated (Sorry TMI) more often than not for the last two months and I decided today that I'm going back to no breakfast, just a coffee. It's the only thing that I had really changed except for the additional fruits and vegetables and portion control in my overall diet. This will save me almost 300 calories in the day so it might not be such a struggle later and hopefully will start things working properly again.
I have seen lots of new information that is no longer regarding breakfast as "the most important meal of the day." I think I have read that mostly in articles references intermittent fasting - which I can get behind but mostly for the idea that you should eat when youre hungry, don't when your not, and set a time frame to stop. Also, much more satisfying to enjoy those calories elsewhere when you are actually hungry.
I'm glad that the med idea is working! I can totally get behind the pill box idea too! That might really help you!0 -
HGSmith0920 wrote: »Snowflake1968 wrote: »JFT - Tuesday June 26
2L of Water - I lost count somewhere along the line yesterday and I think I only got 1.5 in.
Stay in Green - No, but I salved it from 523 in the red to 119 so it could have been much worse
Outside 15 Minutes - Weather looks a little sketchy will have to see about this one - I was out for 15 minutes while going to visit businesses but not a solid 15 minutes enjoying the outdoors since the weather turned. On Monday night it was 31 degrees in the evening, last night was down to 11. My furnace even kicked in.
Come up with plan for sales - I don't know if it's a plan, but I managed to get another 12 places visited and dropped off brochures and business cards
Write in Journal - Yes, and I added more than 3 things to be grateful for
Work on a 6 month goal plan - I have been thinking about it a lot but haven't written anything down yet
Swim or walk tonight? - Decided to do a Leslie Sansone 4 Mile power walk. Couldn't really afford a swim and it was too miserable to walk.
JFT - Wednesday June 27
2L of Water
Stay in Green
Outside 15 Minutes
Follow up from sales yesterday and maybe go out again
Write in Journal
Work on 6 month goal plan
Exercise tonight
For most of my life I never ate breakfast, I just never really liked to think of food until later in the day. When I started looking at my weight and figuring out what to do, I started eating breakfast. That's what all the "rule books" say to do. So I've have been eating breakfast, usually an egg Mcmuffin, no meat so I can get the protein in and a coffee. I have been constipated (Sorry TMI) more often than not for the last two months and I decided today that I'm going back to no breakfast, just a coffee. It's the only thing that I had really changed except for the additional fruits and vegetables and portion control in my overall diet. This will save me almost 300 calories in the day so it might not be such a struggle later and hopefully will start things working properly again.
I find out today if I'm going to have to lay people off here in my office. My financial hat thinks this is the best thing for the company. My tender heart worries about the people that it will affect. One that would have been laid off, has given his notice and will be leaving Friday so at least that is one less one to worry about.
Hubby is going to be working a different schedule for the whole month of July. He will be working Saturday to Wednesday 6-2, it's not too bad it could be worse. I just hate the change because I have been enjoying our Saturday's so much. He is quite excited about it as it's more money and a different position for him, so I'm excited too for him and haven't mentioned to him my little disappointment other than to say I'll miss him in the mornings.
I have planned my weekend out again already this weekend and won't have much free time again. This week is going slow, I thought it was Thursday already so have planned ahead a little early. It's a long weekend here for Canada Day. On Saturday I am designing, creating and making wedding invitations for a young lady in my life that used to work for me. She is getting married in November and has decided to have a small intimate wedding instead of the big 200+ guests that she originally planned. I had made 100 envelopes for her invitations a couple of months ago. She now needs only 30 invitations. We are going to use the envelopes I previously made, but she wants a "Mad Hatter" style wedding, where nothing really matches 100% and it's all a little topsy turvy. This was what her original dreams were for a wedding and her fiance had wanted the big to do. Due to an unexpected financial crisis she is getting what she wants, she doesn't want to go into debt to pay for a big wedding and her fiance agrees. I'm excited, this will be a fun day.
On Sunday, Canada Day, I am taking the kids to the parade and some free family activities in the area. If I can convince anyone to go with me I may go to the free concert in the evening and watch the fireworks.
Monday, I am going to paint my front door and do some major cleaning and laundry and enjoy my off day.
I really hope you don't have to lay people off. I would absolutely hate having to do that. I love the wedding idea! I had about 30 people at my wedding too and it was absolutely perfect. We did the whole thing on about $800. Yay and nay for your hubby. I can understand about not liking schedule shifts. But hey, more moolah! That's definitely an upside right?
This won't be the first time I have had to lay people off, but it never gets easier that's for sure.
I had a very small wedding as well we had about 12 guests in a friends backyard. Only regret is too many close family members and friends couldn't attend, but the actual marriage is the important part right?
Yes, hooray for the hubby! Maybe this will give us more money so that in August we can build a new deck on the weekends when he is off. Have to look at the positive 0 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »HGSmith0920 wrote: »Snowflake1968 wrote: »JFT - Tuesday June 26
2L of Water - I lost count somewhere along the line yesterday and I think I only got 1.5 in.
Stay in Green - No, but I salved it from 523 in the red to 119 so it could have been much worse
Outside 15 Minutes - Weather looks a little sketchy will have to see about this one - I was out for 15 minutes while going to visit businesses but not a solid 15 minutes enjoying the outdoors since the weather turned. On Monday night it was 31 degrees in the evening, last night was down to 11. My furnace even kicked in.
Come up with plan for sales - I don't know if it's a plan, but I managed to get another 12 places visited and dropped off brochures and business cards
Write in Journal - Yes, and I added more than 3 things to be grateful for
Work on a 6 month goal plan - I have been thinking about it a lot but haven't written anything down yet
Swim or walk tonight? - Decided to do a Leslie Sansone 4 Mile power walk. Couldn't really afford a swim and it was too miserable to walk.
JFT - Wednesday June 27
2L of Water
Stay in Green
Outside 15 Minutes
Follow up from sales yesterday and maybe go out again
Write in Journal
Work on 6 month goal plan
Exercise tonight
For most of my life I never ate breakfast, I just never really liked to think of food until later in the day. When I started looking at my weight and figuring out what to do, I started eating breakfast. That's what all the "rule books" say to do. So I've have been eating breakfast, usually an egg Mcmuffin, no meat so I can get the protein in and a coffee. I have been constipated (Sorry TMI) more often than not for the last two months and I decided today that I'm going back to no breakfast, just a coffee. It's the only thing that I had really changed except for the additional fruits and vegetables and portion control in my overall diet. This will save me almost 300 calories in the day so it might not be such a struggle later and hopefully will start things working properly again.
I find out today if I'm going to have to lay people off here in my office. My financial hat thinks this is the best thing for the company. My tender heart worries about the people that it will affect. One that would have been laid off, has given his notice and will be leaving Friday so at least that is one less one to worry about.
Hubby is going to be working a different schedule for the whole month of July. He will be working Saturday to Wednesday 6-2, it's not too bad it could be worse. I just hate the change because I have been enjoying our Saturday's so much. He is quite excited about it as it's more money and a different position for him, so I'm excited too for him and haven't mentioned to him my little disappointment other than to say I'll miss him in the mornings.
I have planned my weekend out again already this weekend and won't have much free time again. This week is going slow, I thought it was Thursday already so have planned ahead a little early. It's a long weekend here for Canada Day. On Saturday I am designing, creating and making wedding invitations for a young lady in my life that used to work for me. She is getting married in November and has decided to have a small intimate wedding instead of the big 200+ guests that she originally planned. I had made 100 envelopes for her invitations a couple of months ago. She now needs only 30 invitations. We are going to use the envelopes I previously made, but she wants a "Mad Hatter" style wedding, where nothing really matches 100% and it's all a little topsy turvy. This was what her original dreams were for a wedding and her fiance had wanted the big to do. Due to an unexpected financial crisis she is getting what she wants, she doesn't want to go into debt to pay for a big wedding and her fiance agrees. I'm excited, this will be a fun day.
On Sunday, Canada Day, I am taking the kids to the parade and some free family activities in the area. If I can convince anyone to go with me I may go to the free concert in the evening and watch the fireworks.
Monday, I am going to paint my front door and do some major cleaning and laundry and enjoy my off day.
I really hope you don't have to lay people off. I would absolutely hate having to do that. I love the wedding idea! I had about 30 people at my wedding too and it was absolutely perfect. We did the whole thing on about $800. Yay and nay for your hubby. I can understand about not liking schedule shifts. But hey, more moolah! That's definitely an upside right?
This won't be the first time I have had to lay people off, but it never gets easier that's for sure.
I had a very small wedding as well we had about 12 guests in a friends backyard. Only regret is too many close family members and friends couldn't attend, but the actual marriage is the important part right?
Yes, hooray for the hubby! Maybe this will give us more money so that in August we can build a new deck on the weekends when he is off. Have to look at the positive
Definitely look at the positive! My wedding was actually in the meadow next to my house. I borrowed the dress from my neighbor and it was a pot luck. Lol. And the marriage is definitely more important. I'm so glad that your marriage is improving. The DH and I have had a bit of hard time adjusting to our lack of alone time the last 2 weeks. We took a few short walks last night and they were really really nice so we're going to make it a thing now. We like spending time outside at night. I hope the deck works out! We have a really nice one that I should probably clean up so that we can spend time on it. Lol0 -
Weds!
It’s sunny again today!
I’d love to sit in the garden but I’ve got lots of important things to do as well as cleaning and putting the ever growing pile of laundry away!
So
- 8+ glasses of water
- Be in the green, really need to watch what I eat today as there’s not a lot of time for exercise! Although cleaning will burn some
- Exercise if I can, not sweaty Betty today though, rest from that today.
Tbh I feel anxious, like to the point where I feel sick, got important things to pay and not enough to cover it so need to get my hand on some cash
Sorry to hear about the money issues, I hope you manage to sort it soon.
Hopefully something will turn up as @HGSmith0920 suggested, but otherwise you might be able to borrow from a local credit union?
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/loans/credit-unions/
Or, depending on your situation, you might be able to get a small grant?
https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk is a decent tool that might help. These vary in terms of who qualifies - some require you to be really strapped whereas others are more interested in whether you're a type of person they care about (e.g. parent, religious, disability, etc...). There might be something there!
Depending on what it is that you need to pay, if it's a bill rather than something you need to buy then it's often possible to negotiate longer if you ring up.
I think https://www.nationaldebtline.org have information on their website about this, and if you need to you can also ask them for advice by phone/webchat.
Hope this helps. If you want any more tips then do PM me - I am not a financial advisor but I do work in that sector and know a lot about it, so may be able to give you some good tips, even if it's just to point you in the direction of people who are actually qualified 3 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »slittlemeister wrote: »Yesterday was a really mixed day. I got in a REALLY bad mood - it was black - for several reasons (row with boyfriend the day before, terrible commute to start the day, criticism from boss about some work, getting really bored at work, etc....).
I couldn't face going to my French class in that mood and decided that what I really wanted to do was go out for dinner with boyfriend, to have a nice evening instead of the horrible one we'd had the day before. So we did. And it cheered me up. And I had a very tasty pie BUT I did not order chips (why would I, when I can just steal a few of his...). AND even though there was a tub of Ben and Jerry's in the freezer and we discussed eating it, I decided not to.
So overall, kind of reasonable?
The day highlighted two things:
1) I've been trying to do too many things lately and am overwhelmed
2) I NEED to find a new job this year as mine is just not working for me anymore. BUT I'm not going to do anything about it until after my French assessment (jul 18th) as this falls into the category of 'doing too many things'.
Anyway...
Yesterday's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- 3 bottles water 2.5
- No alcohol
- 30+ mins lunch break
- Duolingo, French podcast, French book
- Stop working at 6pm (to prepare for French) Well, I stopped working at 6! Just didn't go to French...
June challenge:
June 10: "I'm on holiday" = chocolate
June 11: Stress = gin, no food
June 12: No emotional eating
June 13: 'celebratory' mood + pub + burger/ ice cream
June 14: No emotional eating
June 15: Greed rather than emotions..
June 16: No emotional eating
June 17: No emotional eating
June 18: No emotional eating
June 19: No emotional eating
June 20: No emotional eating
June 21: No emotional eating
June 22: Greed rather than emotions...
June 23: "F&ck it mood" - pub food/drink
June 24: No emotional eating
June 25: grumpy, overworked - two gins
June 26: I guess you could call the pie moderate emotional eating. But actually I'm proud that I just allowed myself a moderate indulgence and then stopped so I'm going to give myself
Today's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- 3 bottles water
- No alcohol
- 30+ mins lunch break
- French podcast, article, Duolingo, book
- Stop working at 6pm
It seems to me you know exactly what you need to do to get yourself into a better situation. That is the first step, recognizing when you're doing too much and taking steps to slow down. I think you made a great decision on going out and repairing the damage after the row.Snowflake1968 wrote: »slittlemeister wrote: »Yesterday was a really mixed day. I got in a REALLY bad mood - it was black - for several reasons (row with boyfriend the day before, terrible commute to start the day, criticism from boss about some work, getting really bored at work, etc....).
I couldn't face going to my French class in that mood and decided that what I really wanted to do was go out for dinner with boyfriend, to have a nice evening instead of the horrible one we'd had the day before. So we did. And it cheered me up. And I had a very tasty pie BUT I did not order chips (why would I, when I can just steal a few of his...). AND even though there was a tub of Ben and Jerry's in the freezer and we discussed eating it, I decided not to.
So overall, kind of reasonable?
The day highlighted two things:
1) I've been trying to do too many things lately and am overwhelmed
2) I NEED to find a new job this year as mine is just not working for me anymore. BUT I'm not going to do anything about it until after my French assessment (jul 18th) as this falls into the category of 'doing too many things'.
Anyway...
Yesterday's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- 3 bottles water 2.5
- No alcohol
- 30+ mins lunch break
- Duolingo, French podcast, French book
- Stop working at 6pm (to prepare for French) Well, I stopped working at 6! Just didn't go to French...
June challenge:
June 10: "I'm on holiday" = chocolate
June 11: Stress = gin, no food
June 12: No emotional eating
June 13: 'celebratory' mood + pub + burger/ ice cream
June 14: No emotional eating
June 15: Greed rather than emotions..
June 16: No emotional eating
June 17: No emotional eating
June 18: No emotional eating
June 19: No emotional eating
June 20: No emotional eating
June 21: No emotional eating
June 22: Greed rather than emotions...
June 23: "F&ck it mood" - pub food/drink
June 24: No emotional eating
June 25: grumpy, overworked - two gins
June 26: I guess you could call the pie moderate emotional eating. But actually I'm proud that I just allowed myself a moderate indulgence and then stopped so I'm going to give myself
Today's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- 3 bottles water
- No alcohol
- 30+ mins lunch break
- French podcast, article, Duolingo, book
- Stop working at 6pm
It seems to me you know exactly what you need to do to get yourself into a better situation. That is the first step, recognizing when you're doing too much and taking steps to slow down. I think you made a great decision on going out and repairing the damage after the row.
Thank you! It was definitely more important to do that than go to my French class After all, what's one class going to do to my ability to speak French?
Those who disgust easily, LOOK AWAY NOW
On the constipation - try to make sure you drink lots. I had it a while back to the point where I had physical pains, and when I went to the doctor they said that it was probably lack of fluid - everyone thinks that it's about fruit and fibre but actually you need lots of water as well to keep everything.... In a consistency where it can move easily.... 1 -
slittlemeister wrote: »Weds!
It’s sunny again today!
I’d love to sit in the garden but I’ve got lots of important things to do as well as cleaning and putting the ever growing pile of laundry away!
So
- 8+ glasses of water
- Be in the green, really need to watch what I eat today as there’s not a lot of time for exercise! Although cleaning will burn some
- Exercise if I can, not sweaty Betty today though, rest from that today.
Tbh I feel anxious, like to the point where I feel sick, got important things to pay and not enough to cover it so need to get my hand on some cash
Sorry to hear about the money issues, I hope you manage to sort it soon.
Hopefully something will turn up as @HGSmith0920 suggested, but otherwise you might be able to borrow from a local credit union?
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/loans/credit-unions/
Or, depending on your situation, you might be able to get a small grant?
https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk is a decent tool that might help. These vary in terms of who qualifies - some require you to be really strapped whereas others are more interested in whether you're a type of person they care about (e.g. parent, religious, disability, etc...). There might be something there!
Depending on what it is that you need to pay, if it's a bill rather than something you need to buy then it's often possible to negotiate longer if you ring up.
I think https://www.nationaldebtline.org have information on their website about this, and if you need to you can also ask them for advice by phone/webchat.
Hope this helps. If you want any more tips then do PM me - I am not a financial advisor but I do work in that sector and know a lot about it, so may be able to give you some good tips, even if it's just to point you in the direction of people who are actually qualified
Thank you so much for all that, I knew about the debt lines but not the credit unions so will take a look for future reference.
In the mean time my dad has managed to juggle his bills to get me the money!
But it’s been such a stressful day. Feeling mentally and emotionally exhausted2 -
HGSmith0920 wrote: »
Definitely look at the positive! My wedding was actually in the meadow next to my house. I borrowed the dress from my neighbor and it was a pot luck. Lol. And the marriage is definitely more important. I'm so glad that your marriage is improving. The DH and I have had a bit of hard time adjusting to our lack of alone time the last 2 weeks. We took a few short walks last night and they were really really nice so we're going to make it a thing now. We like spending time outside at night. I hope the deck works out! We have a really nice one that I should probably clean up so that we can spend time on it. Lol
Yes! Clean up the deck! It's like having an additional room:) You don't have to make it look like a page out of Homes and Garden...Having it clean from debris and dust is a huge step to having a nice ambiance. If you have an electrical outlet there, you can try using a fan. This helps tremendously in keeping away mosquitoes and flies, not to mention it adds a breeze. If you have white Xmas lights, and again an outlet, string them up along the deck. Boom you have a party every night! You can meditate out there in the early mornings...doesn't a stream or something run past your house???1 -
HGSmith0920 wrote: »Snowflake1968 wrote: »HGSmith0920 wrote: »Snowflake1968 wrote: »JFT - Tuesday June 26
2L of Water - I lost count somewhere along the line yesterday and I think I only got 1.5 in.
Stay in Green - No, but I salved it from 523 in the red to 119 so it could have been much worse
Outside 15 Minutes - Weather looks a little sketchy will have to see about this one - I was out for 15 minutes while going to visit businesses but not a solid 15 minutes enjoying the outdoors since the weather turned. On Monday night it was 31 degrees in the evening, last night was down to 11. My furnace even kicked in.
Come up with plan for sales - I don't know if it's a plan, but I managed to get another 12 places visited and dropped off brochures and business cards
Write in Journal - Yes, and I added more than 3 things to be grateful for
Work on a 6 month goal plan - I have been thinking about it a lot but haven't written anything down yet
Swim or walk tonight? - Decided to do a Leslie Sansone 4 Mile power walk. Couldn't really afford a swim and it was too miserable to walk.
JFT - Wednesday June 27
2L of Water
Stay in Green
Outside 15 Minutes
Follow up from sales yesterday and maybe go out again
Write in Journal
Work on 6 month goal plan
Exercise tonight
For most of my life I never ate breakfast, I just never really liked to think of food until later in the day. When I started looking at my weight and figuring out what to do, I started eating breakfast. That's what all the "rule books" say to do. So I've have been eating breakfast, usually an egg Mcmuffin, no meat so I can get the protein in and a coffee. I have been constipated (Sorry TMI) more often than not for the last two months and I decided today that I'm going back to no breakfast, just a coffee. It's the only thing that I had really changed except for the additional fruits and vegetables and portion control in my overall diet. This will save me almost 300 calories in the day so it might not be such a struggle later and hopefully will start things working properly again.
I find out today if I'm going to have to lay people off here in my office. My financial hat thinks this is the best thing for the company. My tender heart worries about the people that it will affect. One that would have been laid off, has given his notice and will be leaving Friday so at least that is one less one to worry about.
Hubby is going to be working a different schedule for the whole month of July. He will be working Saturday to Wednesday 6-2, it's not too bad it could be worse. I just hate the change because I have been enjoying our Saturday's so much. He is quite excited about it as it's more money and a different position for him, so I'm excited too for him and haven't mentioned to him my little disappointment other than to say I'll miss him in the mornings.
I have planned my weekend out again already this weekend and won't have much free time again. This week is going slow, I thought it was Thursday already so have planned ahead a little early. It's a long weekend here for Canada Day. On Saturday I am designing, creating and making wedding invitations for a young lady in my life that used to work for me. She is getting married in November and has decided to have a small intimate wedding instead of the big 200+ guests that she originally planned. I had made 100 envelopes for her invitations a couple of months ago. She now needs only 30 invitations. We are going to use the envelopes I previously made, but she wants a "Mad Hatter" style wedding, where nothing really matches 100% and it's all a little topsy turvy. This was what her original dreams were for a wedding and her fiance had wanted the big to do. Due to an unexpected financial crisis she is getting what she wants, she doesn't want to go into debt to pay for a big wedding and her fiance agrees. I'm excited, this will be a fun day.
On Sunday, Canada Day, I am taking the kids to the parade and some free family activities in the area. If I can convince anyone to go with me I may go to the free concert in the evening and watch the fireworks.
Monday, I am going to paint my front door and do some major cleaning and laundry and enjoy my off day.
I really hope you don't have to lay people off. I would absolutely hate having to do that. I love the wedding idea! I had about 30 people at my wedding too and it was absolutely perfect. We did the whole thing on about $800. Yay and nay for your hubby. I can understand about not liking schedule shifts. But hey, more moolah! That's definitely an upside right?
This won't be the first time I have had to lay people off, but it never gets easier that's for sure.
I had a very small wedding as well we had about 12 guests in a friends backyard. Only regret is too many close family members and friends couldn't attend, but the actual marriage is the important part right?
Yes, hooray for the hubby! Maybe this will give us more money so that in August we can build a new deck on the weekends when he is off. Have to look at the positive
Definitely look at the positive! My wedding was actually in the meadow next to my house. I borrowed the dress from my neighbor and it was a pot luck. Lol. And the marriage is definitely more important. I'm so glad that your marriage is improving. The DH and I have had a bit of hard time adjusting to our lack of alone time the last 2 weeks. We took a few short walks last night and they were really really nice so we're going to make it a thing now. We like spending time outside at night. I hope the deck works out! We have a really nice one that I should probably clean up so that we can spend time on it. Lol[/quote
I love getting outside, I have a patio set that sits on our lawn that I try to enjoy a lot throughout the summer. I keep trying to convince hubby to get away from the tv and enjoy it with me, but he never seems to. He loves building and improving the outdoors but then doesn't sit back and enjoy it You really should use yours I bet you would find it peaceful.0 -
slittlemeister wrote: »Snowflake1968 wrote: »slittlemeister wrote: »Yesterday was a really mixed day. I got in a REALLY bad mood - it was black - for several reasons (row with boyfriend the day before, terrible commute to start the day, criticism from boss about some work, getting really bored at work, etc....).
I couldn't face going to my French class in that mood and decided that what I really wanted to do was go out for dinner with boyfriend, to have a nice evening instead of the horrible one we'd had the day before. So we did. And it cheered me up. And I had a very tasty pie BUT I did not order chips (why would I, when I can just steal a few of his...). AND even though there was a tub of Ben and Jerry's in the freezer and we discussed eating it, I decided not to.
So overall, kind of reasonable?
The day highlighted two things:
1) I've been trying to do too many things lately and am overwhelmed
2) I NEED to find a new job this year as mine is just not working for me anymore. BUT I'm not going to do anything about it until after my French assessment (jul 18th) as this falls into the category of 'doing too many things'.
Anyway...
Yesterday's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- 3 bottles water 2.5
- No alcohol
- 30+ mins lunch break
- Duolingo, French podcast, French book
- Stop working at 6pm (to prepare for French) Well, I stopped working at 6! Just didn't go to French...
June challenge:
June 10: "I'm on holiday" = chocolate
June 11: Stress = gin, no food
June 12: No emotional eating
June 13: 'celebratory' mood + pub + burger/ ice cream
June 14: No emotional eating
June 15: Greed rather than emotions..
June 16: No emotional eating
June 17: No emotional eating
June 18: No emotional eating
June 19: No emotional eating
June 20: No emotional eating
June 21: No emotional eating
June 22: Greed rather than emotions...
June 23: "F&ck it mood" - pub food/drink
June 24: No emotional eating
June 25: grumpy, overworked - two gins
June 26: I guess you could call the pie moderate emotional eating. But actually I'm proud that I just allowed myself a moderate indulgence and then stopped so I'm going to give myself
Today's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- 3 bottles water
- No alcohol
- 30+ mins lunch break
- French podcast, article, Duolingo, book
- Stop working at 6pm
It seems to me you know exactly what you need to do to get yourself into a better situation. That is the first step, recognizing when you're doing too much and taking steps to slow down. I think you made a great decision on going out and repairing the damage after the row.Snowflake1968 wrote: »slittlemeister wrote: »Yesterday was a really mixed day. I got in a REALLY bad mood - it was black - for several reasons (row with boyfriend the day before, terrible commute to start the day, criticism from boss about some work, getting really bored at work, etc....).
I couldn't face going to my French class in that mood and decided that what I really wanted to do was go out for dinner with boyfriend, to have a nice evening instead of the horrible one we'd had the day before. So we did. And it cheered me up. And I had a very tasty pie BUT I did not order chips (why would I, when I can just steal a few of his...). AND even though there was a tub of Ben and Jerry's in the freezer and we discussed eating it, I decided not to.
So overall, kind of reasonable?
The day highlighted two things:
1) I've been trying to do too many things lately and am overwhelmed
2) I NEED to find a new job this year as mine is just not working for me anymore. BUT I'm not going to do anything about it until after my French assessment (jul 18th) as this falls into the category of 'doing too many things'.
Anyway...
Yesterday's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- 3 bottles water 2.5
- No alcohol
- 30+ mins lunch break
- Duolingo, French podcast, French book
- Stop working at 6pm (to prepare for French) Well, I stopped working at 6! Just didn't go to French...
June challenge:
June 10: "I'm on holiday" = chocolate
June 11: Stress = gin, no food
June 12: No emotional eating
June 13: 'celebratory' mood + pub + burger/ ice cream
June 14: No emotional eating
June 15: Greed rather than emotions..
June 16: No emotional eating
June 17: No emotional eating
June 18: No emotional eating
June 19: No emotional eating
June 20: No emotional eating
June 21: No emotional eating
June 22: Greed rather than emotions...
June 23: "F&ck it mood" - pub food/drink
June 24: No emotional eating
June 25: grumpy, overworked - two gins
June 26: I guess you could call the pie moderate emotional eating. But actually I'm proud that I just allowed myself a moderate indulgence and then stopped so I'm going to give myself
Today's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- 3 bottles water
- No alcohol
- 30+ mins lunch break
- French podcast, article, Duolingo, book
- Stop working at 6pm
It seems to me you know exactly what you need to do to get yourself into a better situation. That is the first step, recognizing when you're doing too much and taking steps to slow down. I think you made a great decision on going out and repairing the damage after the row.
Thank you! It was definitely more important to do that than go to my French class After all, what's one class going to do to my ability to speak French?
Those who disgust easily, LOOK AWAY NOW
On the constipation - try to make sure you drink lots. I had it a while back to the point where I had physical pains, and when I went to the doctor they said that it was probably lack of fluid - everyone thinks that it's about fruit and fibre but actually you need lots of water as well to keep everything.... In a consistency where it can move easily....
Thanks, I am drinking anywhere between 8-10 cups of water a day maybe I need to up that more.0 -
HGSmith0920 wrote: »@AJB1014 How are the meds going? I'm seeing lots of smiley faces! Is my trick working?
It's getting much better! I have my work stash in my desk so always on me like you said - it's the weekend I need to KEEP THE MEDS IN MY BAG. I seem to end up taking them out for one reason or another and they dont always make it back in. Maybe a small pill case for my purse would be better than the bottles, wont have to take it out, just replenish the stash...hmmmm. But definitely has been way better than before so thank you! And thanks for checking on my habits! That in itself helps me too! Hoping today is a better day on the anxiety front for you.Snowflake1968 wrote: »JFT - Tuesday June 26
For most of my life I never ate breakfast, I just never really liked to think of food until later in the day. When I started looking at my weight and figuring out what to do, I started eating breakfast. That's what all the "rule books" say to do. So I've have been eating breakfast, usually an egg Mcmuffin, no meat so I can get the protein in and a coffee. I have been constipated (Sorry TMI) more often than not for the last two months and I decided today that I'm going back to no breakfast, just a coffee. It's the only thing that I had really changed except for the additional fruits and vegetables and portion control in my overall diet. This will save me almost 300 calories in the day so it might not be such a struggle later and hopefully will start things working properly again.
I have seen lots of new information that is no longer regarding breakfast as "the most important meal of the day." I think I have read that mostly in articles references intermittent fasting - which I can get behind but mostly for the idea that you should eat when youre hungry, don't when your not, and set a time frame to stop. Also, much more satisfying to enjoy those calories elsewhere when you are actually hungry.
Now that you mention that, years ago I did a "diet" that was only to eat when you were hungry, physically feeling the hunger pangs. You would eat slowly, putting your fork down between each bite and not doing anything else when you ate such as reading, watching tv. Also, you never ate family style, you only ate buffet style so that the food wasn't sitting right there in front of you. I followed that for about 6-8 months and did nothing for exercise and lost close to 25 pounds. I should incorporate some of that back into my eating habits. I only do family style when the girls and everyone are there, so this wouldn't be a stretch for me at all as that is one of the habits I kept all these years. Thanks for the gentle nudge on my memory.0 -
slittlemeister wrote: »Weds!
It’s sunny again today!
I’d love to sit in the garden but I’ve got lots of important things to do as well as cleaning and putting the ever growing pile of laundry away!
So
- 8+ glasses of water
- Be in the green, really need to watch what I eat today as there’s not a lot of time for exercise! Although cleaning will burn some
- Exercise if I can, not sweaty Betty today though, rest from that today.
Tbh I feel anxious, like to the point where I feel sick, got important things to pay and not enough to cover it so need to get my hand on some cash
Sorry to hear about the money issues, I hope you manage to sort it soon.
Hopefully something will turn up as @HGSmith0920 suggested, but otherwise you might be able to borrow from a local credit union?
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/loans/credit-unions/
Or, depending on your situation, you might be able to get a small grant?
https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk is a decent tool that might help. These vary in terms of who qualifies - some require you to be really strapped whereas others are more interested in whether you're a type of person they care about (e.g. parent, religious, disability, etc...). There might be something there!
Depending on what it is that you need to pay, if it's a bill rather than something you need to buy then it's often possible to negotiate longer if you ring up.
I think https://www.nationaldebtline.org have information on their website about this, and if you need to you can also ask them for advice by phone/webchat.
Hope this helps. If you want any more tips then do PM me - I am not a financial advisor but I do work in that sector and know a lot about it, so may be able to give you some good tips, even if it's just to point you in the direction of people who are actually qualified
Thank you so much for all that, I knew about the debt lines but not the credit unions so will take a look for future reference.
In the mean time my dad has managed to juggle his bills to get me the money!
But it’s been such a stressful day. Feeling mentally and emotionally exhausted
Glad something has come up, in the shape of a nice dad!
Hope you can now relax and recover after the stress. Feels like you could do with a nice little treat, maybe an evening of guilt-free slobbing out and not doing anything???0 -
Turning my 6 mo goals in to daily and weekly ones:
6/27
Watch how I react to failures and keep picking myself up and pressing on. – D- not sleeping last night at least I got some reading done on the Daniel plan
Log all food and drinks – D Water 104oz on 6/26 and up to 96oz now, Calories 1350 on 6/26 220 now a little hungry(MFP goal1290-6/25)
Weight loss get to 215 and preferably 199 by 1/1/19- sw218.1/cw219.3/stg195/ltg135
Actively post daily (JFT,log,weight,mood) – posted goals this morning and posting daily goals now mood up
Read and put into practice the Daniel Plan – read chapter last night
Snacking healthier – have recipe I want to try but have not made it yet
Exercise daily – did plank and yoga challenge 90 sec 30 minutes of sweaty betty thanks so much for this it is making exercise fun for me.
Bedtime routine – electronics off by 1030 XX read before sleeping xx – , asleep by 10 – 9:45 6/26.
Be more loving to those around me – extra hugs for DH and got up to say goodbye this morning6/27
Get rid of clutter – sell items, posted 4 things 6/26
Clear out food pantry and freezers forgot meal for lunch that I took out
Daily devotions, gratitude journal, and goal tracker – XX
Accomplish household tasks on to do list – laundry, straightened up
ADDED NEW GOAL-
Eat three or more times throughout the day.
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What is your opinion on eating most of the calories in the evening or from 4 on? I am usually not hungry during the day and at work do not have much time to eat.0
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My Weigh-in Wednesday
I began this life/health journey 1/1/18 and weighed 177lbs
Today I weigh 152, down 2 pounds from last week.
My heart is overflowing with gratitude, including discovering you lovelies!
I'm looking forward to when I join the 40's club!
JFT: 6/27 (JFT for 6/26 in parentheses)
April Challenge: drink 6-8 cups water (yesterday, I drank at least 6 cups of water.
May Challenge: Be outside 15 minutes (I walked my 3.7 miles)
June Challenge: Be mindful of when, why, and how much I eat (my modified version)( I followed my new plan and set an alarm for 815pm so I could eat a snack before cut off time. I tried to convince myself I wanted a snack, lol! I finally realized how goofy that was and grabbed a La croix instead and happily drank it! )
Set alarm to close up the kitchen (did this yesterday)
Complete a household job from the list (Yesterday I washed the back porch windows and doors and washed the woodwork and cabinets in the house)
Order the book from my plan (Yep!)
Peace and joy!0 -
slittlemeister wrote: »slittlemeister wrote: »Weds!
It’s sunny again today!
I’d love to sit in the garden but I’ve got lots of important things to do as well as cleaning and putting the ever growing pile of laundry away!
So
- 8+ glasses of water
- Be in the green, really need to watch what I eat today as there’s not a lot of time for exercise! Although cleaning will burn some
- Exercise if I can, not sweaty Betty today though, rest from that today.
Tbh I feel anxious, like to the point where I feel sick, got important things to pay and not enough to cover it so need to get my hand on some cash
Sorry to hear about the money issues, I hope you manage to sort it soon.
Hopefully something will turn up as @HGSmith0920 suggested, but otherwise you might be able to borrow from a local credit union?
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/loans/credit-unions/
Or, depending on your situation, you might be able to get a small grant?
https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk is a decent tool that might help. These vary in terms of who qualifies - some require you to be really strapped whereas others are more interested in whether you're a type of person they care about (e.g. parent, religious, disability, etc...). There might be something there!
Depending on what it is that you need to pay, if it's a bill rather than something you need to buy then it's often possible to negotiate longer if you ring up.
I think https://www.nationaldebtline.org have information on their website about this, and if you need to you can also ask them for advice by phone/webchat.
Hope this helps. If you want any more tips then do PM me - I am not a financial advisor but I do work in that sector and know a lot about it, so may be able to give you some good tips, even if it's just to point you in the direction of people who are actually qualified
Thank you so much for all that, I knew about the debt lines but not the credit unions so will take a look for future reference.
In the mean time my dad has managed to juggle his bills to get me the money!
But it’s been such a stressful day. Feeling mentally and emotionally exhausted
Glad something has come up, in the shape of a nice dad!
Hope you can now relax and recover after the stress. Feels like you could do with a nice little treat, maybe an evening of guilt-free slobbing out and not doing anything???
Not gonna lie, I’m pigging out, I know it’s emotional eating. But feel although I *need* to do it or I’ll just cry lol!1
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