JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018
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I am SO tired. Long shifts due to summer & holiday. My JFT is that I have tomorrow off... so I just have to make it through today. And I am determined to shower, wash my hair and dry it before bed despite how exhausted I know I'll be.5
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Happy 4th!!
JFY (Tuesday, 7/3/18)
1) Log all my food
2) Stay "in the green" with my calories
3) Stay "in the green" with my sodium intake
4) Drink all my water before having a Diet Coke
5) Go to the gym
6) Complete 4 orders from my shop
JFT (Wednesday, 7/3/18)
1) Log all my food
2) Stay "in the green" with my calories
3) Stay "in the green" with my sodium intake
4) Drink all my water before having a Diet Coke
5) Go to the gym
6) Laundry4 -
@Bex953172 I can definitely see the mermaid! Casey is adorable and I am honored to be her auntie! Lol. I'm sorry about your nose stud! I think after we have babies and I get to stay home I will get myself one as well.
@Snowflake1968 I'm sorry that your job doesnt seem to be going well. I think I missed the post about the potential new one. What is the job?
@monstersweetsbyallison Thank you for reposting that!
Going to the beach to see fireworks with a new friend of mine. I'm actually really really excited. We dont get to spend that much time together even though we live less than a mile apart. She is a stay at home mom of a 3 and 1 yo and I work 9 hours a day. Lol. I'm hoping that the time we do get to spend together I can learn a lot about being a mommy. We share the same faith and I can really see her as turning into a good friend.
The DH is working tonight so we're pretty sure he won't get to see any fireworks. He still isn't feeling 100% so he may come home early tonight. If he does I probably will as well.
It's so weird having the house to myself again. Lol. For the last like 3 weeks, we've had two other people here. So the fact that it is quiet and relatively clean is amazing! Lol.
I hope everyone is having a great day!4 -
Just For Today:
1. I will call or text all the special people in my life and wish them a good day.
2. I will adhere to my dinner plan of veggie burger on bun with caramelized onions and fruit salad.
3. I will drink lots of water.
4. I will leave the house, the heat notwithstanding.
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@toaljasa The pictures you posted yesterday of the healthy 4th of July treats look YUMMY! I love fresh fruit! Thanks for sharing. Great ideas.
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Only 5 posts since I last checked??? What's going on?
Oh wait, it's the fourth of July...
Funnily enough, we don't celebrate that over here
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@Bex953172 I can kind of make out the "mermaid"! LOL! And little Miss Casey? OMG, she is one of the prettiest babies I've ever seen! I want to kiss those cute little cheeks and just hug her right up!
@HGSmith0920 I am sending you great big hugs! I'm glad you have your house back and can snuggle with your DH on the couch again. I always picture you two so cozy and cute and I'm sorry to hear that you've been going through some crap. (((Hannah)))
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slittlemeister wrote: »Only 5 posts since I last checked??? What's going on?
Oh wait, it's the fourth of July...
Funnily enough, we don't celebrate that over here
Hahaha! You made me snort laugh (yup...water up the nose and all...)4 -
Happy 4th of July to those who live in USA!
I love this holiday. Always been one of my favorites! But this year, we have a 105 degree heat index outside with like 67% humidity and I just don't even go outside on days like this. LOL! Well, I would but I'm telling myself that since I have to stay home today and study for the two certification exams I have to take at work tomorrow morning...same ones I failed last week because I DIDN'T study.
I'm bummed because normally on the 4th I love going to the lake with picnic lunches and enjoying the kids and then watching the fireworks downtown. But it is what it is, so I'll just sit and pout about it while I study....<bottom lip currently out and pouting>
It's hard to study when you really don't want to....ever notice that?
And it's amazing how much I want junk food today...like I can almost hear whispers in my ear saying sweet things like "Mmmm, ice cream is the perfect food for a hot day like this..." or 'Ice cream is actually good for you...after all, it's part of the DAIRY food group" and my personal favorite..."someone's gotta eat those potato chips, it might as well be you!"
I didn't get on and post goals yesterday. I was pretty busy at work, so it kind of fell by the wayside. I did pretty good anyway, actually. Except I didn't plan my foods for today since i have the day off. I never even thought about it. I automatically think about it for packing my lunchbox for work...i'm going to have to put some thought into my days off too. I really noticed today how much I'm having to fight mindless grazing...
Just for Wednesday - July 4
1. Log every bite and stay in the GREEN.
2. Study for Epic IP Proc Orders certification exam.
3. Study for Epic IP Clinical Documentation certification exam.
4. Work on July budget
5. Pay beginning of month's bills
6. Pack tomorrow's lunchbox, and pick out tomorrow's clothes .
7. Finish quilt top by adding finishing the last row.
8. Pin quilt so I can bring to work and pick out thread for the quilting on top.
9. Address each one: Body, Mind & Spirit
10. Gratitude journal (5 things I'm grateful for today), read Simple Abundance book, unplug by 9:00 p.m.
July 1: Water
/ Walk/Move / Mindful Eating / Planning
July 2: Water / Walk / Mindful Eating / Planning 
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July 3: Water / Walk / Mindful Eating / Planning [/quote]
July 4: Water / Walk / Mindful Eating / Planning [/quote]
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Hi all - happy 4th July! Hope you’re all having a great day. I woke up crazy early again today - the good side is the sheer amount I’ve got done today, the downside is I feel totally exhausted all afternoon and evening. Need to try and break this weird sleep cycle!
Wednesday goals
- morning workout ✅
- April challenge ✅
- May challenge ✅
- June challenge ✅ think temptations seem to be easing...? Maybe?
- July challenge ✅
- Sort yr 6 lunch
tomorrow
- Phone vet poor kitty needs to be microchipped and neutered so he can finally go outside and he is desperate to explore. Must do tomorrow!
- Photocopy reports ✅
- Leave on time for P concert ✅
Also batch cooked most of the next week’s dinners at stupid o’clock this morning! ✅
Thursday goals
- morning workout
- April challenge
- May challenge
- June challenge
- July challenge
- Sort yr 6 lunch
- Phone vet
- Print and trim for next week
- Finish cress planting
- Labels
- Finish pupil progress notes
- Early night
Night all- enjoy the fireworks x5 -
My daughter made 97% on her exam. This is probably the closest I’ve been to my natural colour since I was about 14! Before and After pics. Also, the instructor had made an error there was no cutting today. So she is going to cut it on Saturday for me.
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HGSmith0920 wrote: »
@Snowflake1968 I'm sorry that your job doesnt seem to be going well. I think I missed the post about the potential new one. What is the job?
It's so weird having the house to myself again. Lol. For the last like 3 weeks, we've had two other people here. So the fact that it is quiet and relatively clean is amazing! Lol.
A young lady in my life is starting a business and has asked me to be a part of it. If it's as successful as I believe it will be I will never have to sell again! She wants me for my admin and leadership skills. She worked for me for 4 years and I am truly blessed that she has thought of me. I have a meeting with her on Sunday to figure out what my role will be, if I want to be a partner in the business, salary, etc. It starts on September 1st.
That must be so nice having your house to yourself again.
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clicketykeys wrote: »I am SO tired. Long shifts due to summer & holiday. My JFT is that I have tomorrow off... so I just have to make it through today. And I am determined to shower, wash my hair and dry it before bed despite how exhausted I know I'll be.
Hope you get some rest soon 2 -
slittlemeister wrote: »Only 5 posts since I last checked??? What's going on?
Oh wait, it's the fourth of July...
Funnily enough, we don't celebrate that over here
LOL I love your sense of humour!4 -
nickssweetheart wrote: »Just For Today:
1. I will call or text all the special people in my life and wish them a good day.
2. I will adhere to my dinner plan of veggie burger on bun with caramelized onions and fruit salad.
3. I will drink lots of water.
4. I will leave the house, the heat notwithstanding.
Nice list! 3 -
Everyone here is so amazing!!
I was feeling really down, like almost depressed or going to a dark place. Then I hop on here to maybe post about that, and I start reading all of your posts and enjoying your pictures. Suddenly I feel my emotions changing, being uplifted, and even catch myself smiling.
Thank you to everyone on here, I am grateful for each and everyone of you. I really mean it, I appreciate you because you are extraordinary to me.
Have a good day XOXO 4 -
@Snowflake1968 Congrats to your daughter! Your hair looks great! Makes those gorgeous eyes pop
@monstersweetsbyallison I know what those swings feel like. It can be hard to push yourself to reach out once you start down the tunnel, so nicely done and I'm glad you're feeling a bit better. Keep being awesome!
So today was pretty great. I had a major exercise breakthrough I am so excited to share. I was diagnosed with vocal chord dysfunction two years ago. This means that certain muscles in my throat are too tense, and when triggered (i.e. during exercise), my vocal chords close instead of open when I take deep breaths. It's incredibly stressful, especially as I have struggled with anxiety and panic attacks in the past. The treatment is a series of stretches and breathing exercises to relax the muscles in your throat and re-train you body how to breathe properly. I have never done them consistently, but I have been pretty good the last 2-3 weeks. Tonight I stepped up the difficulty level on my stationary bike and found that-I could breathe! No gasping for air, no wheezing, no having to stop and take breaks or quit due to feeling defeated. The last 10 minutes of my workout I am usually dying and counting down the minutes, but tonight I felt awesome because I could actually take full breaths and get the oxygen I needed. Sorry for the long post but it really just felt great.
Ok, now to actually check-in!
Be kind to myself ✅-had a few moments of feeling not good enough, but pushed through
Reach out to supports ✅
Self-care ✅-watched Brain on Fire today on Netflix, great movie
House chores+catchup ✅
30 minutes exercise ✅-while breathing!
Top 5 on to-do list ✅ top 7
Meet 1200 net calories, counting exercise ✅
Track food and exercise ✅
Water challenge-80 oz. ✅
BED BY 10!-Yikes, totally thrown off my the holiday
Post here for accountability ✅
For tomorrow:
House chores
30 minutes exercise
Meet 1200 net calories, counting exercise
Track food and exercise
Water challenge-80 oz.
BED BY 10! For real this time!
Post here for accountability4 -
@PackerFanInGB good luck on your tests!2
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@jeschepp Thank you for your kind words.Your exercise breakthrough is exciting! Its great to hear you can breath so much better.
@Snowflake1968 Your before and after pics are marvelous! Your daughter is talented. Also the new job/partnership sounds promising. Happy to hear about it.
Okay its 10:30pm where I live. Fourth of July was fun. I didn't do too badly today with my JFT goals.
JFT July 4th
Stay in the green
Go to dance class
Water✔/walk✔/mindful eating❌/meal planning❌
JFT July 5th
Stay in the green!!!
Go to dance class
Go for a run
Practice mindful eating!
Meal plan all 3 meals & snacks!
Water/walk/mindful eating/meal plan
Pick up prescription
Return library books & checkout beck diet solution
Pick up grandpas' flags4 -
Yesterday's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan Decided to go out for dinner to celebrate something good happening at work. This was not in the plan... I wonder if we should keep medium calorie pizza in the freezer for such eventualities. The thing is, sometimes I just want to go OUT rather than go back to poky flat...
- Run to work
- 4 bottles water 3.5
- 45 minute lunch break
- French podcast, article, Duolingo, book 3/4
- Talk to boyfriend in French
Did this lots at dinner!
- Send 2 emails
July challenge: For me it works better to plan in the morning - I've got into the habit of doing it on my morning commute as it's reliable free time (whereas my evenings vary quite a lot). So let's say I have to do this by the end of breakfast every day.
July 1st: Done
July 2nd: Done
July 3rd: Done
July 4th: Planned... But did not stick to it
June 5th: Planned
Today's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- Do exercise DVD
- 4 bottles water
- 45+ minute lunch break
- French podcast, article, Duolingo, book
- Stop work by 7.30
- Talk to boyfriend in French
- Sort out laptop documents4 -
nickssweetheart wrote: »Just For Today:
1. I will call or text all the special people in my life and wish them a good day.
2. I will adhere to my dinner plan of veggie burger on bun with caramelized onions and fruit salad.
3. I will drink lots of water.
4. I will leave the house, the heat notwithstanding.
Well I didn't stick to my goals all that well. I tried, but I just couldn't make myself leave the house after I realized the heat index was 107 and I was going to have to go out today anyway to go to the bank. And I felt a little sick to my stomach so I wound up eating noodles and fruit salad for dinner and moving the burger to today. I still feel a little ill, actually, but it's an improvement over feeling ravenously hungry.3 -
Starting weight: 220 (Today)
Goal weight: 199
I will do these challenges:
-Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily
-Walk at least 15 minutes a day
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Good morning - I had posted here several times a month or so ago. Then I couldn't think of anything new or different that I wanted to do for the day - that wasn't just what I usually do.
But, now I have something that I want to do for TODAY! And, that's eat more veggies! I honestly have only been eating salad veggies maybe 2 or 3 times a week. Not good enough IMHO. I need to incorporate more healthy veggies. I picked up some of the frozen riced vegetables - broccoli, cauliflower, mixes, with no sauce. And, hopefully I'll like them. Also - green beans and spinach. I can't tell you how many times I buy fresh veggies and wind up tossing them - because I forgot about them or was too lazy to prep and cook them. So, I'm trying frozen for a while - probably get some fresh broccoli, too.
I hope to report back tomorrow that I really liked my new found veggies - haha.
Hope you all have a great day !4 -
monstersweetsbyallison wrote: »@jeschepp Thank you for your kind words.Your exercise breakthrough is exciting! Its great to hear you can breath so much better.
@Snowflake1968 Your before and after pics are marvelous! Your daughter is talented. Also the new job/partnership sounds promising. Happy to hear about it.
Okay its 10:30pm where I live. Fourth of July was fun. I didn't do too badly today with my JFT goals.
JFT July 4th
Stay in the green
Go to dance class
Water✔/walk✔/mindful eating❌/meal planning❌
JFT July 5th
Stay in the green!!!
Go to dance class
Go for a run
Practice mindful eating!
Meal plan all 3 meals & snacks!
Water/walk/mindful eating/meal plan
Pick up prescription
Return library books & checkout beck diet solution
Pick up grandpas' flags
I am quite excited about the new opportunity I received the policy manual last night, I will be printing it off to read today.
I am interested in the Beck Diet Solution too. I have a friend that buys all the books so I rarely have to borrow or buy myself I was shocked this is one she doesn't have. I may go buy it and then I can lend to her for a change 2 -
nickssweetheart wrote: »nickssweetheart wrote: »Just For Today:
1. I will call or text all the special people in my life and wish them a good day.
2. I will adhere to my dinner plan of veggie burger on bun with caramelized onions and fruit salad.
3. I will drink lots of water.
4. I will leave the house, the heat notwithstanding.
Well I didn't stick to my goals all that well. I tried, but I just couldn't make myself leave the house after I realized the heat index was 107 and I was going to have to go out today anyway to go to the bank. And I felt a little sick to my stomach so I wound up eating noodles and fruit salad for dinner and moving the burger to today. I still feel a little ill, actually, but it's an improvement over feeling ravenously hungry.
2 out of 4 is still 50% in some situations that is a pass 2 -
allison8668 wrote: »Good morning - I had posted here several times a month or so ago. Then I couldn't think of anything new or different that I wanted to do for the day - that wasn't just what I usually do.
But, now I have something that I want to do for TODAY! And, that's eat more veggies! I honestly have only been eating salad veggies maybe 2 or 3 times a week. Not good enough IMHO. I need to incorporate more healthy veggies. I picked up some of the frozen riced vegetables - broccoli, cauliflower, mixes, with no sauce. And, hopefully I'll like them. Also - green beans and spinach. I can't tell you how many times I buy fresh veggies and wind up tossing them - because I forgot about them or was too lazy to prep and cook them. So, I'm trying frozen for a while - probably get some fresh broccoli, too.
I hope to report back tomorrow that I really liked my new found veggies - haha.
Hope you all have a great day !
I very rarely add new things to my list, it is usually the same every day. It is making habits for me 4 -
JFT - Wednesday July 4 - Happy Independence Day to my neighbours to the south!
2L of Water -
Stay in Green!!!!! - MUST DO THIS - Over by 96 which is way better than the 700 and something it was at one point in the day
Outside 15 Minutes -
Write in Journal -
Walk - I don't know what possessed me, but I ran some yesterday on my walk and I walk 1.25 kms more than I normally do. I cut a little over 2 minutes off my pace. So 6.25 km at 9:08 per km! My thighs are hurting today, but I'm quite proud of myself for doing that!
JFT - Thursday July 5
2L of Water
Stay in Green
Outside 15 Minutes
Write in Journal
Walk
Read Policy Manual and make notes
Sell this afternoon
Had a great day yesterday, I am so very blessed in life right now! Now, if I could just start getting more disciplined with my eating I could have some losses too!
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Recap 7/3 T ~ heat & humidity still horrible ~ forecast for highs in upper 80s (F) today = ick!!! :grumble:
1) Walked dog before work 3.67 mi 1:01:45 ave. pace 16:49 + scared one bunny = happy dog
& happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work = Fitbit 15,128 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 (boom!) & 44 floors
3) Net calories green, or at least w/i 100 / monitor usual = Net calories -73, sodium -480, sugar -17 (fruit, veggies, Siggi's skyr, strawberry bar), fiber & protein good, 12c water
4) To-Do List!!! Made great progress catching up, still have a ways to go...
5) Unplug 9:30 (don't screw up sleep over W holiday) don't recall / floss (getting back into "habit") / retainers (don't forget!) / bed & TV off 11:00 
in bed by 9:30 & fell asleep w/ TV on
July 4th I was in holiday mode ~ too much snacking ~ high sodium ~ but I logged! With another hot & humid day, decided it was my rest day ~ heat index 99 ~ retreated to AC. Fitbit 3,907 steps, 250+ steps 7/14 & 8 floors ~ wow, that was extremely sedentary!
Today my dept only has two others here, and whole building is very quiet as well ~ lots of people took PTO Th & F so maybe I can finally catch up JFT and emails!
JFT 7/5 R ~ ANOTHER hot & humid day ~ 73 and very humid at 5:45 a.m.
1) Walked dog before work / 3.26 mi 57:20 / stretched after = happy & panting dog & happy, dripping me 
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work
3) Net calories green / monitor usual
4) Boil eggs / wash dishes / keep on to-do list
5) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / bed & TV off 10:15 (walk dog F before work)4 -
JFT Tuesday Recap
1. Log all food
2. Easy on the hip
3. Meds AM and PM
4. Lots of water - track it again
5. Pack dog bag; ace bandage in thunder shirt wrap, dog food, bed
6. Pack food; pasta salad, steak tips, seltzers, chips, salsa, hot dogs
7. Pack clothes, PJ's, sweatshirt, change of clothes, bathingsuit
8. Do no harm but take no *kitten*
9. Be REASONABLE with food choices - do not eat ALL OF THE THINGS
So I thought I was going to lose my streak because my phone died while we were up at the lake and I just wanted to unplug - but it appears to still say 81 day steak? Did they give me a free pass on the holiday? Lol. I did decently - I finally got my period so I was again a carb monster and there were smores so of course I ate them! But I weighed in this morning at the same weight and I also ate some vegetables lol I think I found a good balance. The most important thing I've taken from taking a day off is that, ITS OKAY, you just get right back to it the next day. Although today I'm still not terribly prepared and its DH birthday - he's a little bummed none of his family got him a card - and I didnt give him one this morning either - I usually make cards at work but Tuesday was a whirlwind and I just forgot. He's my super sensitive zodiac cancer so that kinda stuff bums him out - I get it. But he and I really enjoyed ourselves relaxing the past two days and he was thankful for that. And so am I because all the floating has relieved my hip pain! Plans to go out to his favorite restaurant for dinner tonight and I'm gonna try to bust out the anniversary gift I've been trying to finish for redemption Soooo I guess I'm not really back to it today - and I'll probably have more "excuses" tomorrow - the whole house is a mess because we've been doing a million things - it's super hot - I'm tired. But I'm going to enjoy today with DH and then I WILL MAKE MY SMOOTHIE IN THE MORNING! And I will make wraps for lunch and I will cook dinner at home tomorrow night, even if it's hotdogs... one thing at a time! Just for today!!! (One of my JFT's for tomorrow is definitely going to be no excuses tho!)
JFT Thursday
1. Lots of water
2. Finish 365 Days of Happy! It doesnt have to be perfect - it's literally the thought that counts on this one.
3. Meds AM and PM
4. Try magnesium lotion for cramps
5. Reasonable lunch choices
6. Make birthday card for DH
7. Be kind
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allison8668 wrote: »Good morning - I had posted here several times a month or so ago. Then I couldn't think of anything new or different that I wanted to do for the day - that wasn't just what I usually do.
But, now I have something that I want to do for TODAY! And, that's eat more veggies! I honestly have only been eating salad veggies maybe 2 or 3 times a week. Not good enough IMHO. I need to incorporate more healthy veggies. I picked up some of the frozen riced vegetables - broccoli, cauliflower, mixes, with no sauce. And, hopefully I'll like them. Also - green beans and spinach. I can't tell you how many times I buy fresh veggies and wind up tossing them - because I forgot about them or was too lazy to prep and cook them. So, I'm trying frozen for a while - probably get some fresh broccoli, too.
I hope to report back tomorrow that I really liked my new found veggies - haha.
Hope you all have a great day !
Hi! Nice to see you again! This is a great JFT goal. I need to eat more veggies also, and when you wrote above that you end up tossing your fresh veggies because you forget or just get too lazy to prep and cook, it hit the nail right on the head for me! I toss more veggies out than I eat it seems like (I'm probably exaggerating a bit but not by much!). I've tried the riced cauliflower in place of rice in stir fry, and I've used it in place of mashed potatoes with a dab of gravy with roast or meatloaf. I'm a huge potato lover, but it does do the trick for me as a substitute.
Thanks for bringing this up. I'm going to add some riced veggies to my grocery list for this weekend and try the frozen route also. I needed that nudge...
Have a great day!1
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