JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018
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slittlemeister wrote: »Snowflake1968 wrote: »slittlemeister wrote: »Well, yesterday was a bust. Intended to finish work at 6.30 in order to meet my friend for pub dinner, make sensible choices, get a sensible train home, and pack my stuff for morning run.
What actually happened? Worked 10.5 hours with just 15 mins lunch break. Actually left at 7.30. Ordered a sensible choice for main, but my friend was naughty and ordered a bottle of wine for us to share without telling me. After half a bottle of wine, having another glass of wine and a dessert seemed like a good idea. As did getting the last train home. Unsurprisingly, I did not pack my run stuff.
Yesterday's commitments - a summary!
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- 3 bottles water
- 45 minute lunch break
- Duolingo
- Finish work at 6.30pm
- Train home at 9.45pm
- Pack stuff for morning run
I think what this tells me is that work, and alcohol, are not good for my goals...(!)
Today will be better (won't be going out).
Commitments are:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- Be in the green
- 4 bottles water
- 30 minute lunch break
- Duolingo & French book
- Finish work at 7pm, NO LATER
- Watch the Handmaid's tale
- Lights out by 11
Are you still preparing for a job move? I think you are right work is not good for your goals which is what causes the alcohol
I am still preparing... it is taking a while as I have to figure out what I actually want to do next and this is not a simple task. I'm trying to devote my day off each week to looking into it. However my progress is being slowed by the fact that:
- I get a day off per week because I work longer hours on the other four days. This inevitably means there is lots of life admin/ chores to catch up on as well (how does washing accumulate so quickly?! There are only two of us???)
- We keep on going away which exacerbates this issue!
We should stop going away quite so much in a few weeks and I hope then to really knuckle down and get on with it. I am actually enjoying my job at the moment which make it feel less urgent. Last week was a bit of an exception - I have actually been working much shorter hours, but my direct report has gone away for 3 weeks for her honeymoon which means effectively I'm working 2 jobs for 3 weeks. The good thing is that, unlike before she started when I was basically working two jobs permanently, I know she's coming back Two weeks to go... have to decide how hard I'm willing to work for the remaining two as last week I really overdid it I think and as such on Friday/ Saturday I was really wound up/ exhausted. Not sure I should do that again, even just for another two weeks.
In the meantime - I have decided to trial, until the end of September, a ban on alcohol on work nights. I'll see how this goes - I do a lot of my socialising in the week as I live quite far away from where I work/ where my friends live. But I want to give it a try and see how it goes, as I have been drinking far too much lately and it's not good for me. I want to force myself to find other ways to deal with stress (hopefully this won't be emotional eating...). I'm feeling quite good about this decision - let's hope I can stick with it! If it goes well, I might make it a permanent change.
I'm happy to hear it has settled down some for you in the big picture. When one member of a team is away it sure makes it more stressful for those left behind.
When I went to visit my BF and her family a couple weeks ago, they were on holidays, her husband kept reading his emails and getting worked up. He is a plant manager of a potato chip plant. He couldn't fix a machine breaking down, a truck being delayed any of it when he was away and he was stressing over it. She tried to get him to put his phone down and he finally did, but he just upped his beer intake to settle. He actually does have a serious problem that has almost destroyed their marriage twice. I still worry about them, they were married 29 years yesterday. When her and I talked about it, she said she didn't realize all the drinking they did in their younger days, come home to have a drink after work to kill the stress would become such an issue. I think you are very smart to limit it during the week. It will help you find other coping methods and will certainly help with your weight loss and healthier lifestyle goals.
Do you have any hobbies you enjoy that you find relaxing? I find crafting, I do several different things, helps to calm me and give me some peace within my mind.
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HEGoddard0928 wrote: »Good morning everyone! How are we today? Better I hope!
So the cat woke me up at 5 after 5 for food. So I got up and fed him. I then realized that I was pretty awake so I made a cup of coffee and had some quiet time. At about 545 Panda jumped in my lap and fell asleep, thus making it very hard for me to keep my eyes open. I had no intentions of going back to sleep after I got up at 5 but he made me so tired. There was like a 5 minute long internal battle in my head about whether I should go back to bed for a while. My sleepy brain won and I set the alarm for 6:30(it was 550 at that point). I fell asleep right away but got up at 630 and set the alarm 7! I should not have gone back to sleep! I have been really trying not to do that. I feel like I sleep too much. I'm kind of reverting back to my overnight days where all I did was sleep! I did manage not to fall asleep on the couch last night though. I stayed awake until 10:30.
Anyway, it's now 7:11(haha) and I really have to get moving! I hope everyone has a great day!
One of the hardest lessons I ever learned and the hardest habits to correct was sleep habits. I was always a night owl, I would stay up until 1-2 in the morning and then go to work at 6, I don't know how I did it! I know it makes me sound like an old woman but setting a schedule for yourself to at least be in bed reading (not electronics) at a certain time and setting your alarm for the next day does make you feel better. I also, got rid of the snooze button. I used to have my clock set for some random time to trick myself and then would hit the snooze 4 or 5 times. I was always exhausted. I've worked hard the last couple of years to get a schedule and I feel so much more rested!
One thing I still do though is get up, do bathroom activities, get dressed, leave house! If I sit down int he mornings I have to battle myself to keep going. So I don't sit.
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So far behind on reading all the posts. but I will try tonite to catch up. I just love this group!! We are such a caring group!
I did great this weekend ... just did too much garden work on saturday, so sunday was a somewhat lazy day. But did get to the grocery store and stocked up on healthy options, and helped my daughter clean her apartment.
but busy day today... so will catch up later
JFT, Mon
1. concentrate on april challenge -- water water water
2. mindful eating
3. skipped the gym this morning, so if not raining, go for a walk tonite
4. log all food ... stay under 1400 cal
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I've just had the most cryptic conversation with my 4 year old lol!
I asked what film she wanted to watch, she said I can't remember the name, the one I watched last time. Which I have no fecking idea what that is so I asked her to describe it.. This is what I got.
"The lady gets angry and rips off her necklace with white balls on. But then puts it back on. There is a funny dog and a pig in the kitchen and they get a new pig.
And they get a new family and they're all friends.
The daddy where's a yellow top and goes to work to do his job.
And they get a new house... Which is grey.
It's called Rockers. "
Took me about 10 minutes but figured out it was The Flintstones!
Wilma rips off her rock necklace, the funny looking dog is their pet dinosaur, the pig is their garbage disposal, it's the film where Fred gets promoted but gets framed for a scam, they get a fancy house which is grey because its made of rock. The yellow top was meant to be orange. And "rockers" is meant to be BEDROCK.
My child is like a riddle master!
#facepalm
That is awesome! I love the minds of children, look at all the details she was able to describe! I love the Flintstones it was one of my favourites growing up.
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JFT - Sunday August 19
2L of Water -
1.5L
Calories in Green by 150 - Only 1, but at least it wasn't in the red
Outside 15 Minutes - hopefully smoke stays away - Outside about 4 hours!!!!!
Only 1 Evening Snack - I was just bored, I know better
Walk - Leslie Sansone if needed to burn calories - probably won’t be needed, I have the Grands today - Didn't need it
Yoga or Pilates - I really should have, I worked very hard yesterday and could have used the stretches.
Write in Journal -
I think I forgot
JFT - Monday August 20
2L of Water
Calories in Green by 150
Outside 15 Minutes
Only 1 Evening Snack
Walk
Yoga or Pilates
Write in Journal
Make appointments for blood work and mammogram
Had a very busy day yesterday, the Grands wanted to go outside to play and it was the first day all week that Jonah could go out because he has mild asthma so of course I said yes. Our yard is not fenced in completely so an adult has to be out there when Michaela is out. Rather than sit in the chair and read while they played I decided to take at organizing our sheds. We have one little metal one and a wooden one that should be a workshop for hubby. He didn't have room to do anything because we had to have so much stored in there. After 2 years though we have found that the little metal one doesn't leak, so I moved all of my plastic tubs of Christmas decorations and items I just can't part with to the metal one. Organized all of hubby's tools, and moved stuff around in the other shed. I spent 4 hours organizing, lifting and tugging. I have one box to finish sorting through and organizing. I managed to empty and get rid of 4 boxes all together. May finish this up this evening rather than walk. I'll see how I feel!
Once I get that all completed, I can move some tools that have made their way into the house back to the shed. I have ulterior motives. Clutter in my craft room is starting to affect my mood.
I asked Jonah yesterday what he wants for his birthday, this is the second time I have asked him. He still doesn't know for sure, but said maybe he would like a Scrapbook Kit. I need to discuss this with him further. I am impressed it's the first time in 4 years he hasn't asked for LEGO.3 -
I think it was someone in this group that recommended the book Choosing Gratitude, your journey to Joy. I ordered it and it arrived last week. I didn't open it until the weekend.
I was so pleasantly surprised to see Joni Earekson Tada wrote the forward in the book.
When I was 13 they showed the movie of her life story at our church. There was an afternoon viewing and then an evening viewing. I begged my parents to take me back to the evening viewing after watching it in the afternoon. I was so enthralled with her ability to overcome. I also had her book and I read it over and over. I had never forgotten about her but did not think of her often as the years went by. I looked on FB and she is on there, so I started following her yesterday, what an inspiration she is!
Thanks for recommending the book, I'm so sorry I can't remember exactly who did though
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Recap Sunday 8/19 ~ a little late in day, but still my goals
1) Church
2) Walked dog 4.1 mi 1:10:33 & saw 4 cranes by veteran's memorial / stretched = happy dog
& happy me
3) 2 loads laundry hanging & towels in dryer / washed all the dishes
4) Not sure about supper (I know it's late afternoon, but still no plans) / net calories green / > 10c water = Net calories green (not by much, and logged hanging/folding laundry plus washing dishes
), sodium -892 (ack), sugar -5 (yay), fiber ok, protein low, 12c water
5) Update weekly weigh-in post = done
6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / bed & TV off 10:15 10:34 (walk dog before work M)
JFT M 8/20
1) Walked dog before work / 3.66 mi 1:03:20 / stretched = happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work
3) Meals & snacks prelogged / stick w/ plan / net calories green / no snack after supper / > 12c water
4) Evening: bank on way home & get cash / prep wedding & anniversary cards / leave note for hubby ~ our 14th wedding anniversary when he comes home after midnight / DDS bill / review donate pile / put away clean clothes / other to-do's?
5) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / bed & TV off 10:15 (maybe rest day T ~ rain forecast)
Evening Snack Challenge ~ my goal to not snack past 9 p.m.
1. Peanut M&Ms (wanted something sweet) when got home at 9pm
2. 1 chocolate power muffin before 8:30
3. 1/4c chicken salad after 9:00 (emotional eating)
4. Peanut M&Ms 9pm
5. Nothing after supper
6. Nothing after Feast w/ the Beasts ended at 8pm
7. Late supper after spa/massage appt. & nothing after 8pm
8. Nothing after supper
9. Brookside pomegranate dark chocolate at 8:30 (down in dumps)
10. Animal crackers after 9pm
11. Late supper after balloon ascension/glow followed by ice cream w/ hubby when we got home 9:30
12. Supper over at 8pm & had few peanut M&Ms later (not sure of time)
13. 9 plain M&Ms after supper (counted three each red, white, blue) BEFORE 9
14. Unplanned frozen strawberry bar (80 cal) at 8pm, after supper & roses/garden work
15. 3 animal crackers after 9pm & busy w/ household chores
16. 10 peanut M&Ms after 9pm
17. Brookside pomegranate dark chocolate after all chores done / past 9pm
18. Napped in evening after family left, then had plain M&Ms after 9pm
19. Nothing after supper finally! 2 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »slittlemeister wrote: »Snowflake1968 wrote: »slittlemeister wrote: »Well, yesterday was a bust. Intended to finish work at 6.30 in order to meet my friend for pub dinner, make sensible choices, get a sensible train home, and pack my stuff for morning run.
What actually happened? Worked 10.5 hours with just 15 mins lunch break. Actually left at 7.30. Ordered a sensible choice for main, but my friend was naughty and ordered a bottle of wine for us to share without telling me. After half a bottle of wine, having another glass of wine and a dessert seemed like a good idea. As did getting the last train home. Unsurprisingly, I did not pack my run stuff.
Yesterday's commitments - a summary!
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- 3 bottles water
- 45 minute lunch break
- Duolingo
- Finish work at 6.30pm
- Train home at 9.45pm
- Pack stuff for morning run
I think what this tells me is that work, and alcohol, are not good for my goals...(!)
Today will be better (won't be going out).
Commitments are:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- Be in the green
- 4 bottles water
- 30 minute lunch break
- Duolingo & French book
- Finish work at 7pm, NO LATER
- Watch the Handmaid's tale
- Lights out by 11
Are you still preparing for a job move? I think you are right work is not good for your goals which is what causes the alcohol
I am still preparing... it is taking a while as I have to figure out what I actually want to do next and this is not a simple task. I'm trying to devote my day off each week to looking into it. However my progress is being slowed by the fact that:
- I get a day off per week because I work longer hours on the other four days. This inevitably means there is lots of life admin/ chores to catch up on as well (how does washing accumulate so quickly?! There are only two of us???)
- We keep on going away which exacerbates this issue!
We should stop going away quite so much in a few weeks and I hope then to really knuckle down and get on with it. I am actually enjoying my job at the moment which make it feel less urgent. Last week was a bit of an exception - I have actually been working much shorter hours, but my direct report has gone away for 3 weeks for her honeymoon which means effectively I'm working 2 jobs for 3 weeks. The good thing is that, unlike before she started when I was basically working two jobs permanently, I know she's coming back Two weeks to go... have to decide how hard I'm willing to work for the remaining two as last week I really overdid it I think and as such on Friday/ Saturday I was really wound up/ exhausted. Not sure I should do that again, even just for another two weeks.
In the meantime - I have decided to trial, until the end of September, a ban on alcohol on work nights. I'll see how this goes - I do a lot of my socialising in the week as I live quite far away from where I work/ where my friends live. But I want to give it a try and see how it goes, as I have been drinking far too much lately and it's not good for me. I want to force myself to find other ways to deal with stress (hopefully this won't be emotional eating...). I'm feeling quite good about this decision - let's hope I can stick with it! If it goes well, I might make it a permanent change.
I'm happy to hear it has settled down some for you in the big picture. When one member of a team is away it sure makes it more stressful for those left behind.
When I went to visit my BF and her family a couple weeks ago, they were on holidays, her husband kept reading his emails and getting worked up. He is a plant manager of a potato chip plant. He couldn't fix a machine breaking down, a truck being delayed any of it when he was away and he was stressing over it. She tried to get him to put his phone down and he finally did, but he just upped his beer intake to settle. He actually does have a serious problem that has almost destroyed their marriage twice. I still worry about them, they were married 29 years yesterday. When her and I talked about it, she said she didn't realize all the drinking they did in their younger days, come home to have a drink after work to kill the stress would become such an issue. I think you are very smart to limit it during the week. It will help you find other coping methods and will certainly help with your weight loss and healthier lifestyle goals.
Do you have any hobbies you enjoy that you find relaxing? I find crafting, I do several different things, helps to calm me and give me some peace within my mind.
I think stories like those are what makes me want to stop weekday drinking. I think my drinking is in control at the moment. But I know lots of people think that and then it gets out of control, and I don't want that to happen to me!
My biggest hobby is reading, but that's actually quite difficult to do on my commute home when I'm already a bit wound up, as it's hard to focus attention on something when your mind is going all over the place.
I'm starting to think that hobbies or activities which occupy your hands/ body are probably best, in that they give you something to do/focus on while your mind is active, without requiring you to concentrate THAT hard.
I'm really not a crafty person, but I do like drawing. And also like:
- Listening to music
- Playing music
- Writing
- Cooking, when I have enough energy...
Wondering if I can incorporate some of these into my commute/early evening in some way... Will give this some thought!4 -
I've just had the most cryptic conversation with my 4 year old lol!
I asked what film she wanted to watch, she said I can't remember the name, the one I watched last time. Which I have no fecking idea what that is so I asked her to describe it.. This is what I got.
"The lady gets angry and rips off her necklace with white balls on. But then puts it back on. There is a funny dog and a pig in the kitchen and they get a new pig.
And they get a new family and they're all friends.
The daddy where's a yellow top and goes to work to do his job.
And they get a new house... Which is grey.
It's called Rockers. "
Took me about 10 minutes but figured out it was The Flintstones!
Wilma rips off her rock necklace, the funny looking dog is their pet dinosaur, the pig is their garbage disposal, it's the film where Fred gets promoted but gets framed for a scam, they get a fancy house which is grey because its made of rock. The yellow top was meant to be orange. And "rockers" is meant to be BEDROCK.
My child is like a riddle master!
#facepalm
This is HILARIOUS! Through the eyes of a child...precious!
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HEGoddard0928 wrote: »@maryrobinson40 and @PackerFanInGB I hope you have better days then you did this weekend! Keep your chins up and those twinkles in your eyes!
@HEGoddard0928 .. Thank you immensely!!! I'm not going to complain. As always, no matter what state my life is in I'M FILLED WITH GRATITUDE, THANKSGIVING, AND PRAISES...I'M not yelling... Many times I use capital letters as emphasis on the words I use, to express the passion and sincerity of what I'm saying to people.
You along with the other ladies on this site have been so warm and inviting, funny and insightful, strong and supportive.😍😅
I look forward to getting on here. It feels"HOMEY".
I'm touched... Lol…..and not in the Looney way... Lol….3 -
I've just had the most cryptic conversation with my 4 year old lol!
I asked what film she wanted to watch, she said I can't remember the name, the one I watched last time. Which I have no fecking idea what that is so I asked her to describe it.. This is what I got.
"The lady gets angry and rips off her necklace with white balls on. But then puts it back on. There is a funny dog and a pig in the kitchen and they get a new pig.
And they get a new family and they're all friends.
The daddy where's a yellow top and goes to work to do his job.
And they get a new house... Which is grey.
It's called Rockers. "
Took me about 10 minutes but figured out it was The Flintstones!
Wilma rips off her rock necklace, the funny looking dog is their pet dinosaur, the pig is their garbage disposal, it's the film where Fred gets promoted but gets framed for a scam, they get a fancy house which is grey because its made of rock. The yellow top was meant to be orange. And "rockers" is meant to be BEDROCK.
My child is like a riddle master!
#facepalm
😂😂😍 I LOVE IT!!! WAY TO GO MOM!! No one breaks codes like we do.1 -
@PackerFanInGB Condolences to you and your family
@cschmitz110515 Awesome pictures, thanks for sharing! I love the dragon fly!
@HEGoddard0928 my fingers are still crossed for you!
@Bex953172 The Flintstones story made me laugh. Congrats on 5 lbs down!!
@nickssweetheart Your post made me remember the "power in a day" too! Thank you!
@jeschepp 75% Rule! I LOVE IT! I need this too. I went to bed at 9:30 last night, then remembered a million other things I "should do" and stayed up til 11:30 Here's to finding our balance! 2 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »nickssweetheart wrote: »Well, my day was less than stellar, foodwise, but I FEEL so much better. The margarita may have had something to do with it...
I hope those of you going through difficult times know that sending you positive thoughts isn't limited to this thread. You are all courageous, whether it's a loss, or the fires, or just the day to day-ness of trying to improve your life. I think about this thread when I'm not in it and wish blessings for each of you.
This thread really reinforces for me the power of a day. Will it be a day spent focused on my loved ones and many blessings? Or a day where I get tunnel vision and focus on the things I wish were different (not in a positive, changing them kind of way?) Will it be a day that moves me closer to my goals or further away? And will it be a day when I manage to give as well as receive?
For a writer, I'm not managing to be very articulate here, but this thread just got me thinking this evening. I also finished reading a novel today that dealt with the complexities of the decisions that people face in their lives and the difficulties of conflicting duties and the problems in hasty judgments. It was a novel with no villain, just complicated, loving, well-meaning people with different goals and senses of right and wrong. It touched my heart.
Anyway, Just For Tomorrow:
1. Be kind. (I'm stealing this one.)
2. Pre-log my day and stick with my plan.
3. Drink 8 glasses of water before leaving for work at 3 pm.
4. Buy a soda on my way to work as a treat to myself.
5. Eat at least 5 kinds of fruits and vegetables (I've been slacking on this one lately.)
6. Menu plan through Thursday and pre-log.
Wow, I think you are being very articulate. As I read the paragraph on the thread I was thinking, "she writes so well, I wish I could get my thoughts out so well". Then I read the next paragraph, funny what different perspectives we all have.
What was the novel? It sounds like one I would enjoy. I am all caught up to my favourite authors again
Thank you. Truthfully, the best judge of whether I'm communicating my thoughts isn't me, it's the person reading it. Maybe it''s a reaction to the book I read...powerful books always humble me...a kind of, "oh, yeah, you think you can write? THIS is what a person who can write looks like..."
It was "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng. It has a shelf full of accolades, but I hadn't read it until now. Now I have to finish Crime and Punishment for my book club next Tuesday. I've been really procrastinating on it.3 -
I've just had the most cryptic conversation with my 4 year old lol!
I asked what film she wanted to watch, she said I can't remember the name, the one I watched last time. Which I have no fecking idea what that is so I asked her to describe it.. This is what I got.
"The lady gets angry and rips off her necklace with white balls on. But then puts it back on. There is a funny dog and a pig in the kitchen and they get a new pig.
And they get a new family and they're all friends.
The daddy where's a yellow top and goes to work to do his job.
And they get a new house... Which is grey.
It's called Rockers. "
Took me about 10 minutes but figured out it was The Flintstones!
Wilma rips off her rock necklace, the funny looking dog is their pet dinosaur, the pig is their garbage disposal, it's the film where Fred gets promoted but gets framed for a scam, they get a fancy house which is grey because its made of rock. The yellow top was meant to be orange. And "rockers" is meant to be BEDROCK.
My child is like a riddle master!
#facepalm
It sounds like YOU are the riddlemaster because you solved it. Pretty sure that means you win.
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slittlemeister wrote: »Been away for the weekend for the boyfriend's birthday. Had a very nice time but ate far too much....
I was doing ok, but a nasty incident occurred where I got stung on the a&s (!!!) by a wasp which flew up my skirt as I was sitting down. It was incredibly painful!! My body tends to overreact to mosquito bites and it seems the same is true of wasp stings - it was super painful and is actually still itching now, two days later. This led to quite a bit of overeating as I was feeling sorry for myself.
Back home now and getting back on track. I am going to sort myself out now - lately I feel like I have been really abusing my body with too much food/ alcohol/ stress. It does not feel good.
The boyfriend made a really interesting observation. I was saying how I feel like there are two Sarahs - one who likes being healthy and wants to do exercise and eat well and sleep and knows it feels good, and another who just wants to eat junk, drink and go to bed late - and that these two Sarahs are constantly battling with each other. His comment "you mean like Gollum"? (We watched lord of the rings into the hotel after the sting incident).
He is so right - it is exactly like Gollum !!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DLvIFRNbqOs
So the question is, how to get 'naughty Sarah' to pipe down???
Anyway... On with the day!
Today's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- Be in the green
- 4 bottles water
- Duolingo & French book
- Career planning
- Go to Gym
- Weekly food plan/ shop
- Do washing
- Lights out by 10.45
I know EXACTLY what you're talking about with the two of you. If anything, I am possibly too much of a rule follower. I find it stressful to break rules...except when it comes to my health when part of me is like "let down your hair and have a snack..or have 4 snacks...."
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maryrobinson40 wrote: »HEGoddard0928 wrote: »@maryrobinson40 and @PackerFanInGB I hope you have better days then you did this weekend! Keep your chins up and those twinkles in your eyes!
@HEGoddard0928 .. Thank you immensely!!! I'm not going to complain. As always, no matter what state my life is in I'M FILLED WITH GRATITUDE, THANKSGIVING, AND PRAISES...I'M not yelling... Many times I use capital letters as emphasis on the words I use, to express the passion and sincerity of what I'm saying to people.
You along with the other ladies on this site have been so warm and inviting, funny and insightful, strong and supportive.😍😅
I look forward to getting on here. It feels"HOMEY".
I'm touched... Lol…..and not in the Looney way... Lol….
Your attitude inspires me. I can get bogged down sometimes, but not today after you set me such a great example. 4 -
mytime6630 wrote: »So far behind on reading all the posts. but I will try tonite to catch up. I just love this group!! We are such a caring group!
I did great this weekend ... just did too much garden work on saturday, so sunday was a somewhat lazy day. But did get to the grocery store and stocked up on healthy options, and helped my daughter clean her apartment.
but busy day today... so will catch up later
JFT, Mon
1. concentrate on april challenge -- water water water
2. mindful eating
3. skipped the gym this morning, so if not raining, go for a walk tonite
4. log all food ... stay under 1400 cal
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HOPING YOU HAVE A GOOD DAY💕1 -
@AJB1014 ...👋 Love, Hugs, and High Five
HAVE A GREAT DAY💕1 -
First weekend as homeowners! It finally stopped raining so we got outside and did yard work yesterday. I worked my little butt off and got my bird watching shed back from the rhododendrons that were trying to eat it. The realtor left the windows open for probably the whole month after the sellers left so now we get to do some mold remediation in there, and in the garage that she also left the windows open in, AND in the wood shop...DH is freaking. I'm trying to remain calm. It is what it is - at least we caught it early on. Picked up all our supplies, HEPA filters for the shop vac, tyvek suits, dessicants, antimicrobial/antifungal cleaners - gonna get scrubbing tonight and hopefully be prepped to paint it this weekend with the anti fungal/mold paint. The house itself is humid as heck because it's just been so wet and humid for almost a whole month so the dehumidifier is running overtime and I'm thinking about getting a second one because I do not want to deal with these issues inside the house. All my problems are blessings though. I have a bird watching house! A garage! A wood shop! Just have to put in a little elbow grease to make sure we get to enjoy them all for years to come.
My eating is still pretty all over the place. Although I seem to be maintaining my weight and keeping my calories between my deficit and maintenance. Went grocery shopping for some simple meals for the week so I'm not relying on takeout - my final tally was only 3 takeout meals so far! Pizza, fried chicken and breakfast one morning. Need to get back in the swing of taking my fish oil - and drinking my protein shake for breakfast. Routines and schedules will take shape over the next few weeks I just need to remain patient and kind to myself in the meantime.
Goals for today are simple still - I'm prone to becoming overwhelmed and shutting down lately.
1. Be kind
2. Lots of water
3. Log all food
4. Cook dinner at home3 -
maryrobinson40 wrote: »@AJB1014 ...👋 Love, Hugs, and High Five
HAVE A GREAT DAY💕
Thank you mary! Love, hugs and high fives right back at ya!!! 1 -
nickssweetheart wrote: »maryrobinson40 wrote: »HEGoddard0928 wrote: »@maryrobinson40 and @PackerFanInGB I hope you have better days then you did this weekend! Keep your chins up and those twinkles in your eyes!
@HEGoddard0928 .. Thank you immensely!!! I'm not going to complain. As always, no matter what state my life is in I'M FILLED WITH GRATITUDE, THANKSGIVING, AND PRAISES...I'M not yelling... Many times I use capital letters as emphasis on the words I use, to express the passion and sincerity of what I'm saying to people.
You along with the other ladies on this site have been so warm and inviting, funny and insightful, strong and supportive.😍😅
I look forward to getting on here. It feels"HOMEY".
I'm touched... Lol…..and not in the Looney way... Lol….
Your attitude inspires me. I can get bogged down sometimes, but not today after you set me such a great example.
Awww dear heart... You're a great woman. The things we have in common on this site is the armor we wear daily. We're equipped for the lives we're living. That bogged down feeling is another layer of strength being added on to what we already have.
God has blessed us to come together here to be reinforced by ministering to one another. We have the language that's universal.... We speak and understand, "WOMAN". We know what it takes to be a woman, we've earned the title through life's battles. WE ARE FEARLESSLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE.
LMBO...rrrrRRROAR🐯 or purrr🐈2 -
PackerFanInGB wrote: »Just for Sunday
1. Journal food.
2. Drink 64 oz water
3. Go through clutter and mail on desk.
4. Furniture shopping Bought new couch and recliner. Picking up on Tuesday.
5. Put away clothes and declutter bedside table.
6. Gratitude Journal / Half Size Me Podcast & email / Simple Abundance daily reading / Prayers / 
/ /
7. Unplug at 9:00, lights out at 10:00. Horrible night's sleep. Certain member of the family is turning BIL's death into their own personal drama and was texting misinformation until late into the night. I will not have my DH hurt by this type of behavior. Have to think how to approach this person so as to not start a huge blow-up.
9. Set alarm for 6:00 and get up without hitting Snooze. Exhausted today.
Just for Monday
1. Journal food.
2. Drink 64 oz water
3. Pay bills
4. Sew top and bottom borders onto top of Bex's baby quilt
5. Prep lunch and clothes for tomorrow tomorrow
6. Think about a new nighttime routine for better sleep.
7. Gratitude Journal / Podcast & email / Simple Abundance daily reading / prayers / Lights out by 10:30 pm
8. Set alarm for 0600 and GET UP at 0600 without hitting Snooze!
Monthly Challenges
April: Water
May: 15min Outside
June: Mindful Eating
July: Pre-logging
August: Close Kitchen 8:30 p.m.
Tiny Habits:
After I get dressed, I will eat breakfast.
After I watch my 7 & 8 p.m. TV shows, I will take a relaxing bath before bed
Your mind believes what you tell it. Feed it only positive thoughts.5 -
maryrobinson40 wrote: »
🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
HOPING YOU HAVE A GOOD DAY💕[/quote]
Thank you so much Mary!! We are all so blessed having you on this thread ... such positive energy! Hope you are having a good day also. 3 -
nickssweetheart wrote: »Snowflake1968 wrote: »nickssweetheart wrote: »Well, my day was less than stellar, foodwise, but I FEEL so much better. The margarita may have had something to do with it...
I hope those of you going through difficult times know that sending you positive thoughts isn't limited to this thread. You are all courageous, whether it's a loss, or the fires, or just the day to day-ness of trying to improve your life. I think about this thread when I'm not in it and wish blessings for each of you.
This thread really reinforces for me the power of a day. Will it be a day spent focused on my loved ones and many blessings? Or a day where I get tunnel vision and focus on the things I wish were different (not in a positive, changing them kind of way?) Will it be a day that moves me closer to my goals or further away? And will it be a day when I manage to give as well as receive?
For a writer, I'm not managing to be very articulate here, but this thread just got me thinking this evening. I also finished reading a novel today that dealt with the complexities of the decisions that people face in their lives and the difficulties of conflicting duties and the problems in hasty judgments. It was a novel with no villain, just complicated, loving, well-meaning people with different goals and senses of right and wrong. It touched my heart.
Anyway, Just For Tomorrow:
1. Be kind. (I'm stealing this one.)
2. Pre-log my day and stick with my plan.
3. Drink 8 glasses of water before leaving for work at 3 pm.
4. Buy a soda on my way to work as a treat to myself.
5. Eat at least 5 kinds of fruits and vegetables (I've been slacking on this one lately.)
6. Menu plan through Thursday and pre-log.
Wow, I think you are being very articulate. As I read the paragraph on the thread I was thinking, "she writes so well, I wish I could get my thoughts out so well". Then I read the next paragraph, funny what different perspectives we all have.
What was the novel? It sounds like one I would enjoy. I am all caught up to my favourite authors again
Thank you. Truthfully, the best judge of whether I'm communicating my thoughts isn't me, it's the person reading it. Maybe it''s a reaction to the book I read...powerful books always humble me...a kind of, "oh, yeah, you think you can write? THIS is what a person who can write looks like..."
It was "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng. It has a shelf full of accolades, but I hadn't read it until now. Now I have to finish Crime and Punishment for my book club next Tuesday. I've been really procrastinating on it.
Thanks for the recommendation, this time I wrote down who recommended it so I can thank them properly! I have never read any of the classics. I love biographies if I like the person, character studies and just plain old fiction that takes my mind off things.2 -
First weekend as homeowners! It finally stopped raining so we got outside and did yard work yesterday. I worked my little butt off and got my bird watching shed back from the rhododendrons that were trying to eat it. The realtor left the windows open for probably the whole month after the sellers left so now we get to do some mold remediation in there, and in the garage that she also left the windows open in, AND in the wood shop...DH is freaking. I'm trying to remain calm. It is what it is - at least we caught it early on. Picked up all our supplies, HEPA filters for the shop vac, tyvek suits, dessicants, antimicrobial/antifungal cleaners - gonna get scrubbing tonight and hopefully be prepped to paint it this weekend with the anti fungal/mold paint. The house itself is humid as heck because it's just been so wet and humid for almost a whole month so the dehumidifier is running overtime and I'm thinking about getting a second one because I do not want to deal with these issues inside the house. All my problems are blessings though. I have a bird watching house! A garage! A wood shop! Just have to put in a little elbow grease to make sure we get to enjoy them all for years to come.
My eating is still pretty all over the place. Although I seem to be maintaining my weight and keeping my calories between my deficit and maintenance. Went grocery shopping for some simple meals for the week so I'm not relying on takeout - my final tally was only 3 takeout meals so far! Pizza, fried chicken and breakfast one morning. Need to get back in the swing of taking my fish oil - and drinking my protein shake for breakfast. Routines and schedules will take shape over the next few weeks I just need to remain patient and kind to myself in the meantime.
Goals for today are simple still - I'm prone to becoming overwhelmed and shutting down lately.
1. Be kind
2. Lots of water
3. Log all food
4. Cook dinner at home
Happy to see you check in! So sorry about the troubles the realtor caused. Is he/she coming good for any of it? That's awesome on the take outs - I didn't move this weekend and had more than you LOL3 -
Well I had a good day for a change - stayed on track and ticked everything off!
BUT - Anxious tonight as my sister has to go to hospital for biopsy results after a mammogram showed some potential problems. Our mum has had breast cancer twice and our younger sister has had a preventative mastectomy so we are very conscious of the risks. Both my sister and I were also considering the surgery but now she has this scare. I’m just praying it’s only a scare and then we can focus on options to minimise our risk. I’m going with her tomorrow while my parents look after our children.
It’s also my boyfriend’s birthday tomorrow. Before this all came up I was hoping to see him but everything is on hold until we know what’s what. Feel a bit all over the place but whatever it is we will deal with it as a family - I’m so lucky to have them.
Recap Monday goals
- morning workout ✅
- April to August challenges (want to get this back on track this week) ✅
- Park with the kids ✅
- Online banking app!!!!! ✅
- Early night ✅
Tuesday goals
- morning workout
- Leave early to take kids to my parents
- Hospital at 12
- If all is ok, the girls may sleep over at my parents so I can see the bf. But that will depend entirely on how my sis is doing.
Leaving it at that - too many unknowns to plan any further - wish us luck x4 -
Well I had a good day for a change - stayed on track and ticked everything off!
BUT - Anxious tonight as my sister has to go to hospital for biopsy results after a mammogram showed some potential problems. Our mum has had breast cancer twice and our younger sister has had a preventative mastectomy so we are very conscious of the risks. Both my sister and I were also considering the surgery but now she has this scare. I’m just praying it’s only a scare and then we can focus on options to minimise our risk. I’m going with her tomorrow while my parents look after our children.
It’s also my boyfriend’s birthday tomorrow. Before this all came up I was hoping to see him but everything is on hold until we know what’s what. Feel a bit all over the place but whatever it is we will deal with it as a family - I’m so lucky to have them.
Recap Monday goals
- morning workout ✅
- April to August challenges (want to get this back on track this week) ✅
- Park with the kids ✅
- Online banking app!!!!! ✅
- Early night ✅
Tuesday goals
- morning workout
- Leave early to take kids to my parents
- Hospital at 12
- If all is ok, the girls may sleep over at my parents so I can see the bf. But that will depend entirely on how my sis is doing.
Leaving it at that - too many unknowns to plan any further - wish us luck x
That is scary, hopefully it is nothing serious. Cancer is such a terrible disease.2 -
Well I had a good day for a change - stayed on track and ticked everything off!
BUT - Anxious tonight as my sister has to go to hospital for biopsy results after a mammogram showed some potential problems. Our mum has had breast cancer twice and our younger sister has had a preventative mastectomy so we are very conscious of the risks. Both my sister and I were also considering the surgery but now she has this scare. I’m just praying it’s only a scare and then we can focus on options to minimise our risk. I’m going with her tomorrow while my parents look after our children.
It’s also my boyfriend’s birthday tomorrow. Before this all came up I was hoping to see him but everything is on hold until we know what’s what. Feel a bit all over the place but whatever it is we will deal with it as a family - I’m so lucky to have them.
Recap Monday goals
- morning workout ✅
- April to August challenges (want to get this back on track this week) ✅
- Park with the kids ✅
- Online banking app!!!!! ✅
- Early night ✅
Tuesday goals
- morning workout
- Leave early to take kids to my parents
- Hospital at 12
- If all is ok, the girls may sleep over at my parents so I can see the bf. But that will depend entirely on how my sis is doing.
Leaving it at that - too many unknowns to plan any further - wish us luck x
Hoping it all goes ok. Will be crossing my fingers for you x3 -
Well I had a good day for a change - stayed on track and ticked everything off!
BUT - Anxious tonight as my sister has to go to hospital for biopsy results after a mammogram showed some potential problems. Our mum has had breast cancer twice and our younger sister has had a preventative mastectomy so we are very conscious of the risks. Both my sister and I were also considering the surgery but now she has this scare. I’m just praying it’s only a scare and then we can focus on options to minimise our risk. I’m going with her tomorrow while my parents look after our children.
It’s also my boyfriend’s birthday tomorrow. Before this all came up I was hoping to see him but everything is on hold until we know what’s what. Feel a bit all over the place but whatever it is we will deal with it as a family - I’m so lucky to have them.
Recap Monday goals
- morning workout ✅
- April to August challenges (want to get this back on track this week) ✅
- Park with the kids ✅
- Online banking app!!!!! ✅
- Early night ✅
Tuesday goals
- morning workout
- Leave early to take kids to my parents
- Hospital at 12
- If all is ok, the girls may sleep over at my parents so I can see the bf. But that will depend entirely on how my sis is doing.
Leaving it at that - too many unknowns to plan any further - wish us luck x
Praying for your sister...who is our sister now too.
Hugs🙏🌹🌹 and a rose for you, and our sister... My sister that's 6 years older than myself has had cancer/single mastectomy... Cancer free for years. Only speaking on it to let you know I too understand...2
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