JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018
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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.
I used to eat that way a lot, no time at work to eat and I was so busy that I didn't think of food much. I did find I was usually starving by the time I got home so would end up grabbing take-out on the way home. Wasted a lot of money. I can't tell you how that affected my weight at all because I felt I wasn't being healthy and stopped paying attention to my the scales or tracking. I do know I gained 30 pounds in about 5 years so I wouldn't say it was the best decision I ever made LOL1 -
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.
Check out "Intermittent Fasting" - I have never done it personally so not sure on specifics but it may give you some insights on if that is something you could incorporate. I think typically its a 16 hour fasting window and an 8 hour eating window. So if you're not usually hungry til later in the day your window could be say, 3-11. I think you can still have coffee as long as its under 50 calories it doesn't technically break the fast...
Great list of goals! I am also forever trying to get rid of clutter but never manage to sell anything! Hope you make some extra cash!!!0 -
I Am Wonderfully Made!
I have noticed that there are many of us who have a hard time loving ourselves, giving ourselves grace, acknowledging our unique attributes, even though we are quick to do so to others. For the next few Wednesdays I want to encourage us to make a group-created Lovely List. Start with the words "I am" or "I can" or "I am able to" or "I am good at" and then name one thing that is an attribute such as I am kind, I am forgiving, I am tenderhearted. OR name one thing that you do well such as I can do a twisty on the trampo line, I can bake, I can whistle Yankee Doodle while eating Cheetos! I'll start and then you add to mine. Maybe we should put our MFP name beside it. (might need to tweak this part
Tweak #1--scroll down til you see the last Lovely List and then add yours!
We are truly uniquely and wonderfully made. This isn't about bragging or not being humble. It's about acknowledging and appreciating who we are and how we touch this earth in a positive way.
The JFT Lovely List
Toaljasa: I am good at teaching.
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The JFT Lovely List
Toaljasa: I am good at teaching.
Bex953172: I am good at making people laugh
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »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.
I do a lot of that too. I always put my utensils down between bites. My DH likes the TV on but I generally don't pay attention to it. And I always say my lunch workout about distractions. AND I don't eat breakfast.0 -
I Am Wonderfully Made!
I have noticed that there are many of us who have a hard time loving ourselves, giving ourselves grace, acknowledging our unique attributes, even though we are quick to do so to others. For the next few Wednesdays I want to encourage us to make a group-created Lovely List. Start with the words "I am" or "I can" or "I am able to" or "I am good at" and then name one thing that is an attribute such as I am kind, I am forgiving, I am tenderhearted. OR name one thing that you do well such as I can do a twisty on the trampoline, I can bake, I can whistle Yankee Doodle while eating Cheetos! I'll start and then you add to mine. Maybe we should put our MFP name beside it. (might need to tweak this part
We are truly uniquely and wonderfully made. This isn't about bragging or not being humble. It's about acknowledging and appreciating who we are and how we touch this earth in a positive way.The JFT Lovely List
Toaljasa: I am good at teaching.
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Now I look at it I feel a bit silly saying I’m good at making cakes when others have put deeper and more impressive attributes! It’s on my mind though as making a cake tomorrow for my good friend’s wedding blessing and I’m nervous as I want it to be perfect!
Crazy time here - kids medical stuff to squeeze in around working and the usual end of term chaos. So so much to fit in but I’m hanging in. Has involved more than 20000 steps all three days this week - exhausted!!
Wednesday goals
- morning workout ✅
- Leave on time to get daughter for medical appt ✅
- Get back to work on time!! ✅
- April challenge ✅
- May challenge ✅
- June challenge ✅ ooh came so close to a binge, purely from tiredness and irritation. But pulled myself right back from the brink. Happy happy!
- Data data data ✅
- Hot yoga?? Or try the Sweaty Betty workout?!
don’t know what I was thinking here?? Can barely summon up the energy to type tonight!
- Prep cake ingredients for friend’s wedding blessing cake - ready to bake first thing Thursday ✅
Thursday goals
- start cake
- Morning workout while cake bakes
- April challenge
- May challenge
- June challenge
- Email J, F’s Mum, speak to P Re Year 6 lunch, reply to J’s mum
- Leave work on time
- Finish cake
- Get rooms ready for daughter’s sleepover Friday night
- Sleep at some point...
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Now I look at it I feel a bit silly saying I’m good at making cakes when others have put deeper and more impressive attributes! It’s on my mind though as making a cake tomorrow for my good friend’s wedding blessing and I’m nervous as I want it to be perfect!
Not silly! I am NOT a talented baker - and the cake you are making is going to bring lots of joy!2 -
Your answer is perfect. It is a part of what makes you, you. It's a wonderful talent that makes so many people happy when they receive one of your specialties. There's absolutely no better or worse response. Also, I like how you were specific (as opposed to stopping at I bake).Now I look at it I feel a bit silly saying I’m good at making cakes when others have put deeper and more impressive attributes! It’s on my mind though as making a cake tomorrow for my good friend’s wedding blessing and I’m nervous as I want it to be perfect!
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Peace, joy, and sweet dreams!
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Another check in to avoid stress eating! I prelogged my day and I will stick to it! I think I'll work out tomorrows eating and try to fit in a frozen pizza for dinner, because the carbs are CALLING me, and I shall listen with just a dash of moderation. Friday is a picnic at a free outdoor concert so I don't want to blow all my calories and miss out on an enjoying Friday guilt free. I'm thinking we will stop at whole foods on the way and pick up our picnic snacks from the prepared foods and also get some nice cheeses. Mmmmm cheese. Agh - so again a kind reminder to eat the cheese steak stuffed pepper and salad tonight and enjoy the ONE piece of dark chocolate. Food is fuel tonight not comfort. I will however practice some self care and try to de-stress in a healthy way - a quick meditation or walk around the block.2
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Another check in to avoid stress eating! I prelogged my day and I will stick to it! I think I'll work out tomorrows eating and try to fit in a frozen pizza for dinner, because the carbs are CALLING me, and I shall listen with just a dash of moderation. Friday is a picnic at a free outdoor concert so I don't want to blow all my calories and miss out on an enjoying Friday guilt free. I'm thinking we will stop at whole foods on the way and pick up our picnic snacks from the prepared foods and also get some nice cheeses. Mmmmm cheese. Agh - so again a kind reminder to eat the cheese steak stuffed pepper and salad tonight and enjoy the ONE piece of dark chocolate. Food is fuel tonight not comfort. I will however practice some self care and try to de-stress in a healthy way - a quick meditation or walk around the block.
MMMM...we are pizza fans here! Try and log in exercising for tomorrow and choose your frozen pizza carefully! Such a huge differences between calories. Also, consider the size as you want to end the evening well knowing you are going to have an outdoor feast the next day! (I tell myself, "It's not like you're never having ____ (pizza) again, so eat in moderation!")
Yea for walks! They not only de-stress but helps to reset your mind.
Peace and joy! (and enjoy the pizza tomorrow
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OHHHH 4 pages behind in posts
@bex953172 Thank you thank you for posting the video and supporting me. Today I got through more of the video but had to modify did not take any breathers this time just one br break last time. My body is feeling it Had to laugh at the shaking the house I found the perfect spot today that is why I think I did better. Trail mix usually healthy sometime with sweets but high in calories if not careful what kind. Nice job ob goals. Need to get yoga mat if possible or towel with tape on one side will work too. Slipping is no fun
@hgsmith0920 (((((hugs)))))
@faebert What was your June challenge?
@toaljasa great idea on the bath mat or bathroom rug would work as well the one with a rubber backing-just needed to read further nice to know the group thinks on the same lines
@amberglittersparkles yes love this thread stated again in June but they are all amazing here. Wonderful support great job on your loss and great 6 mo goal.
@nickssweetheart chipotle is not to unhealthy you could have done worse. Great job on other goals
@snowflake1968 “In 2017 my best friend made me promise to start daily devotions as I was going through something big. I did it and have found it has helped me immensely. Prayers, gratitude and Faith are getting me through a lot!” - - could not agree more!!!!
Still have three pages to go but that will have to be tomorrow. Hope you all have a great night!!!!
Keep on Keeping On!!!
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48 new posts! ZOMG... will go back and read this evening, but I needed to post now because I am almost certain I have a new job and I am scared to death and want to eat everything in sight.2
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@nickssweetheart NO EATING!!! A new job is a wonderful thing! How long have you been unemployed? Think of the fact that a serious amount of stress will be lifted from your shoulders! What is the job? Go take a walk around the block. Bring a water bottle with you and finish the whole thing!2
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The JFT Lovely List
Toaljasa: I am good at teaching.
Bex953172: I am good at making people laugh
AJB 1014: I am good at listening
Snowflake68: I am incredibly patient with others.
Faebert: I am good at making cakes 🍰
HGSmith0920: I am a great lover of people
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nickssweetheart wrote: »48 new posts! ZOMG... will go back and read this evening, but I needed to post now because I am almost certain I have a new job and I am scared to death and want to eat everything in sight.
Why sabotage yourself with overeating??!! I second @HGSmith0920 and write down all the positives in your life right now. A new life journey and look at the wonderful things that have come your way (including us,lololol)1 -
@Faebert You are totally rocking life right now! You do so much in a day! I am incredibly impressed that you manage to get it all done. You should be very proud of yourself! I bet that even though your daughters and student dont show it but they are grateful for all that you do for them! Keep up the awesome work!
@Bex953172 I'm glad that everything worked out. Aren't (good) Dad's wonderful? I'm sorry that you want to cry! Is it relief tears? I've had that happen. Take a whooooole bunch of deep breathes. Maybe take a hot bath and go to bed early? Lol.
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I have been unemployed since January. I was working as the night auditor in a hotel and became seriously ill and was hospitalized for almost three weeks and lost my job. This new job would be as an assistant for real estate agents. I spoke to the HR person today and they are proceeding with my background check and told me they would let me know one way or the other early next week.
I just feel like my last job ended in a disaster and I am fearful if I fail at this one for some reason I'll never be employable again. I mean, I shouldn't fail. Dealing with the public and being efficient and friendly and calm is what I love and am good at. So this should be something I can handle, but my work history over the past few years has been spotty as I've been exploring different industries after a long time in the insurance industry and I just really want this to go well.4 -
nickssweetheart wrote: »I have been unemployed since January. I was working as the night auditor in a hotel and became seriously ill and was hospitalized for almost three weeks and lost my job. This new job would be as an assistant for real estate agents. I spoke to the HR person today and they are proceeding with my background check and told me they would let me know one way or the other early next week.
I just feel like my last job ended in a disaster and I am fearful if I fail at this one for some reason I'll never be employable again. I mean, I shouldn't fail. Dealing with the public and being efficient and friendly and calm is what I love and am good at. So this should be something I can handle, but my work history over the past few years has been spotty as I've been exploring different industries after a long time in the insurance industry and I just really want this to go well.
I lost my job at my first bank 6 months in due to a mistake that my acting manager allowed me to do. I wasn't sure if I was ever going to get hired in a bank again. After 5 months I got hired. It will happen and you will be good at it. I hope that you are doing better health-wise. Was it legal for the hotel to fire you because you were hospitalized? I dont think that is legal where I am. I could be wrong though. But that was not right of the hotel to do. I bet you will love this job. As you said, public dealing and a friendly and calm demeanor are what you are good at. I know that that is really valuable to businesses. Especially ones that deal heavily with outside people! So keep that chin up, and dont fret. You will do swimmingly!3 -
nickssweetheart wrote: »48 new posts! ZOMG... will go back and read this evening, but I needed to post now because I am almost certain I have a new job and I am scared to death and want to eat everything in sight.
Why sabotage yourself with overeating??!! I second @HGSmith0920 and write down all the positives in your life right now. A new life journey and look at the wonderful things that have come your way (including us,lololol)
You are more right than you know. I am blessed in many many ways, not the least of which has been that I've been okay financially even without working for half a year while recovering and then injuring my ankle which put the job search on hold. I have family I'm close to even though they don't live nearby, I have a few amazing friends in real life, I have incredible support from everyone in this thread. I have a lot of activities I love and volunteering which I adore and (apologies to other cat owners) the cutest cat in the Western hemisphere. I am lucky and I am rich, not in money but in the ways that really matter.3 -
nickssweetheart wrote: »I have been unemployed since January. I was working as the night auditor in a hotel and became seriously ill and was hospitalized for almost three weeks and lost my job. This new job would be as an assistant for real estate agents. I spoke to the HR person today and they are proceeding with my background check and told me they would let me know one way or the other early next week.
I just feel like my last job ended in a disaster and I am fearful if I fail at this one for some reason I'll never be employable again. I mean, I shouldn't fail. Dealing with the public and being efficient and friendly and calm is what I love and am good at. So this should be something I can handle, but my work history over the past few years has been spotty as I've been exploring different industries after a long time in the insurance industry and I just really want this to go well.
It sounds to me like you've done all you can. So now it's out of your hands. Just as a reminder (I know you know this) worrying, fretting, fearfulness will not change whether you get the job or not. Nor will it bring you joy (I've never heard someone say, "Worrying brings me such happiness, lol) So, do some things around the house (windex windows, light fixtures, dust the baseboards, clean out underneath the sinks...) to get you distracted, to do something purposeful, and to get you tired out by bed time! You can do this!1 -
nickssweetheart wrote: »nickssweetheart wrote: »48 new posts! ZOMG... will go back and read this evening, but I needed to post now because I am almost certain I have a new job and I am scared to death and want to eat everything in sight.
Why sabotage yourself with overeating??!! I second @HGSmith0920 and write down all the positives in your life right now. A new life journey and look at the wonderful things that have come your way (including us,lololol)
You are more right than you know. I am blessed in many many ways, not the least of which has been that I've been okay financially even without working for half a year while recovering and then injuring my ankle which put the job search on hold. I have family I'm close to even though they don't live nearby, I have a few amazing friends in real life, I have incredible support from everyone in this thread. I have a lot of activities I love and volunteering which I adore and (apologies to other cat owners) the cutest cat in the Western hemisphere. I am lucky and I am rich, not in money but in the ways that really matter.
Boy! I'll say you are! You are truly rich 1 -
nickssweetheart wrote: »
I don't see your name on the Lovely List. You might need to scroll up a ways if you haven't read about it...but then scroll back down to the last one and add your name:) We'd love to know a bit more of what makes you, you 1 -
The JFT Lovely List
Toaljasa: I am good at teaching.
Bex953172: I am good at making people laugh
AJB 1014: I am good at listening
Snowflake68: I am incredibly patient with others.
Faebert: I am good at making cakes 🍰
nickssweetheart: I am a very good writer.
I love writing short fiction or game content or fan inspired fiction, and I'm good at it. I've designed online games and done all the writing for them and also written some short stories and have gone to a writer's conference and am working on a fantasy novel.3 -
June 25th JFT:
Stay in the green
Go to dance class
Go for a run
June 26th JFT
Stay in the green
Go for a run
Sweaty Betty workout kinda lol did 10 minutes
June 27th JFT
Stay in the green
Go to dance class
Go for a walk
Write down my 6 month goals
The JFT Lovely List
Toaljasa: I am good at teaching.
Bex953172: I am good at making people laugh
AJB 1014: I am good at listening
Snowflake68: I am incredibly patient with others.
Faebert: I am good at making cakes 🍰
nickssweetheart: I am a very good writer.
monstersweetsbyallison: I can be a full time stay at home mom and help my husband run our farms at the same time.
Going through the new posts, I may not have time to reply but I'm thinking of you and sending positive vibes your way XO1 -
HGSmith0920: I am a great lover of people
Oops just saw this one. Adding it to my list!
The JFT Lovely List
Toaljasa: I am good at teaching.
Bex953172: I am good at making people laugh
AJB 1014: I am good at listening
Snowflake68: I am incredibly patient with others.
Faebert: I am good at making cakes 🍰
HGSmith0920: I am a great lover of people
nickssweetheart: I am a very good writer.
monstersweetsbyallison: I can be a full time stay at home mom and help my husband run our farms at the same time.
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