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

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  • sarah74_vt
    sarah74_vt Posts: 368 Member
    JFY (Thursday, 12/06/18)
    1) Log ALL my food for the day :s (wouldn't even know where to begin)
    2) Go to drs appnt with my son :)
    3) Drink 8 glasses of water (more if I can) BEFORE having a Diet Coke :s
    4) Stay "in the green" with my calorie intake for the day :s (Not even close)
    5) Do some Christmas shopping :)

    JFT (Friday, 12/07/18)
    1) Log ALL my food for the day
    2) Go to the gym
    3) Drink 8 glasses of water (more if I can) BEFORE having a Diet Coke
    4) Stay "in the green" with my calorie intake for the day

    So yesterday was a bust! I didn't make it to the gym and my anxiety was kicked into gear. My older son has been struggling with some anxiety/depression for a long time now...something he unfortunately inherited from good ole' Mom. He had a dr's appnt yesterday and will now be starting medication to see if that will help him feel better. I'm definitely a stress eater and that showed yesterday. It's probably the biggest thing I have to learn to control (the stress AND not binge eating through it).
  • TimeToReduceFat
    TimeToReduceFat Posts: 127 Member
    Thursday Status:
    1. Walk for 3 km minimum ✅
    2. Do sudharshana Kriya ❎
    3. Do not spend more than 30 bucks on food - came to 25 only ✅
    4. Use stevia in tea & coffee - had training, forgot the stevia ❎
    5. Be within the calorie limit ✅
    6. Be mindful of volume of my voice. Avoid situations that are argumentative in nature. Get away from it. And don't take it into heart if I do get into such situations & when people talk behind my back. - increased the volume a few times ❎

    Friday JFT (07. 12.2018):
    1. Walk for 3 km minimum
    2. Do sudharshana Kriya
    3. Do not spend more than 30 bucks on food
    4. Use stevia in tea & coffee
    5. Be within the calorie limit
    6. Be mindful of volume of my voice & don’t get irritated fast

    Things I need to work on gradually:
    1. Be consistent in exercising
    2. Work on saving money
    3. Drink enough water
    4. Reduce sugar in tea & coffee. Use stevia instead
    5. Be within calorie limit & create a deficit
    6. Learn something w.r.t work everyday
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    sarah74_vt wrote: »
    JFY (Thursday, 12/06/18)
    1) Log ALL my food for the day :s (wouldn't even know where to begin)
    2) Go to drs appnt with my son :)
    3) Drink 8 glasses of water (more if I can) BEFORE having a Diet Coke :s
    4) Stay "in the green" with my calorie intake for the day :s (Not even close)
    5) Do some Christmas shopping :)

    JFT (Friday, 12/07/18)
    1) Log ALL my food for the day
    2) Go to the gym
    3) Drink 8 glasses of water (more if I can) BEFORE having a Diet Coke
    4) Stay "in the green" with my calorie intake for the day

    So yesterday was a bust! I didn't make it to the gym and my anxiety was kicked into gear. My older son has been struggling with some anxiety/depression for a long time now...something he unfortunately inherited from good ole' Mom. He had a dr's appnt yesterday and will now be starting medication to see if that will help him feel better. I'm definitely a stress eater and that showed yesterday. It's probably the biggest thing I have to learn to control (the stress AND not binge eating through it).

    Sorry to hear it was a rough day for you! I hope your son finds some relief in this treatment and you have a better day today. Hugs!
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    @slittlemeister A JOB INTERVIEW!!!! That's so exciting I'm really happy for you as I know it's been something youve been considering for a while now. It also gives me some hope, while I stumble through tough work issues myself that there are ALWAYS options out there if we just put ourselves out there. Best of luck in the interview I'm sure you will do awesome!!!
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    Faebert wrote: »
    So many posts on here and so many people working really hard (and maybe being a little tough on themselves). Totally agree with everyone who has said this is about progress and accountability, not perfection. How boring and pointless (and unrealistic!) would this place be if we just had lists of ticks and smiley faces every day? ;)

    With that said, I have definitely been less than perfect the last few days! Yesterday evening I went out for tapas as a birthday celebration with colleagues. Didn’t track any of the deliciousness and this morning I am giving myself a stern talking to for worrying about it. Yes, this birthday week has seen a lot of indulgence but a) it’s one week and any gains can be lost again and b) I’ve stayed on track with some exercise every day which is something to be proud of in these cold dark days. I haven’t given up!

    I’m tempted to weigh in this morning to ascertain the damage but it was a super salty meal and I am guessing the number will upset me! So I’ve tried on my smallest shorts (still fit) and measured my waist and found hardly any difference and that will do for now!

    Thursday goals recap
    - morning workout ✅
    - Early to school to prep for school trip ✅
    - Remember lunch ✅
    - Dinner out with colleagues ✅
    - Bed by 11. ✅

    Friday goals
    - morning workout
    - Sort reading road map on arrival at school
    - Run home lunchtime for car - collect deliveries
    - Planning time - call watch store and sort sleepover for P
    - Health food store after work
    - Home to decorate tree with the kids!
    - Early night

    Happy Friday everyone x

    I'm so glad you're with us to help bring to light the challenges that maintenance can bring and the ways in which you deal with it all. It's all very insightful and I'm taking notes for my future! So glad you had a great birthday, you totally deserve it!!! xo
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    @cschmitz110515 Glad you were able to connect with those folks - despite the event at which it was at. I'm from a big Irish family and we joke that funerals are the closest we get to family reunions. I'm sorry for your loss.

    @mytime6630 Grocery shopping hungry! My nemesis! I always end up with a bag of chips demolished in the car on the ride home :D
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    @PackerFanInGB I'm thinking good thoughts that the new job salary will be what you need!!! I really hope you get some relief from the concussion over the weekend - that sounds brutal with all the computer work :s sending you healing vibes!!
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,579 Member
    Checking in from Thursday
    1. AM weights. Feed cats. Shower. Morning meds. Tea! Log 1 item. November challenge: Red cup and fives!
    2. Check standards on week 18. Check board. Reprint if needed. Draft week 19. Get sub for 2/7 and 2/8. RS dr. appts for 2/7 - March? April? Put poetry quiz into Google Forms. Blog post. Duo. Collect research and draft presentation. Write week 5 discussion post.
    3. Class 2-3: WM ch 8. Project work. Collect ALL reflections. Need to practice subject/object pronouns (my friend and I / my friend and me). Input Socratic Seminar grades for 4th. Grade Prince analyses.
    4. Class 4: Reflection 46. Project work. 4th needs practice with quoting & paraphrasing sources, identifying claims that would need support, use of last names for reference, and capitalization practice (common/proper nouns, titles).
    5. Review S2 plans. What is my purpose for each unit? Sketch out semester block. Review unit plans and compare to notes outlines. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! Toe exercises!
    6. Update class websites. Write blog comments.
    7. Dinner - steak! Discuss meals for next week. Evicted p 60-110. Make treats for Friday.
    8. Prep Fri lunch: BBQ salad. Chop celery. Weigh and log. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 8:45; devices off by 9:00; alarm set for 5:00. Add 'angel tree' to next week's JFT. Check on barn order next week.

    JFT Friday
    1. AM weights. Feed cats. Shower. Morning meds. Tea! Log 1 item. November challenge: Red cup and fives! Put sign on library door; book club meets in my room. Finish Evicted.
    2. Finish week 19. Get sub for 2/7 and 2/8. RS dr. appts for 2/7 - March? April? Put poetry quiz into Google Forms. Blog post. Duo. Still need to set up with gastro. Check on sub for Tuesday.
    3. Class 2-3: WM project work. No reflection. Turn in / collect all reflections. Need to practice subject/object pronouns (my friend and I / my friend and me). Input Socratic Seminar grades for 4th. Grade Prince analyses.
    4. Class 4: Project work. No reflection. (Move 47 to next week.) 4th needs practice with quoting & paraphrasing sources, identifying claims that would need support, use of last names for reference, and capitalization practice (common/proper nouns, titles). Return computer cart.
    5. Review assessments. What is my purpose for each unit? What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options. Write reflection essay. BE SURE YOU HAVE CORDS. TAKE ALL GRADING.
    6. Update class websites! WRITE A DOGGONE POST. Plan article on building up to public speaking for EJ.
    7. Check on meals; update grocery list. Grocery shopping? Draft presentation.
    8. Add '12 Dates of Christmas' to to-watch list. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 8:45; devices off by 9:00. Add 'angel tree' to next week's JFT. Check on barn order next week. Used bookstore tomorrow; see list below. Movie?

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    February 2018: 173.6
    March 2018: 179.6
    July 2018: 189.6
    August 2018: 187.4
    September: 186.4
    October: 185.4
    November: 188.2
    Today: 188.2

    Ongoing plans/ideas
    1. Go to Mac store and see if they can retrieve the files off the iMac.
    2. Create vocabulary lists for each unit that come from the texts used. Find a way to incorporate changing words from one part of speech to another. Students need to know how to review multiple sources and synthesize information in order to draw a conclusion.
    3. Create poetry project using Those Winter Sundays, Sonnet 18, and Sonnet 30.
    4. Develop writing mini-unit. Review scholarly research on 5PE. Parallel structure; use of emotional language, specific detail. Use "Write About a Pebble" lesson from Atwell. Use the UDHR and the Declaration of Independence to study paraphrasing; use that to front-load Machiavelli and how to deal with challenging texts.
    5. Write next blog post. Comment on 3 posts each week -Tu Th Sun? Barn order: stapler, pencil sharpener
    6. Keep track of medical stuffs. Dentist? Also Feb 7 9:30 w Ac Int. Sub already set up. Apr 22 McC. Need sub. Call to set up checkups with Dass (October). GET MAGAZINES FOR COLLAGES FROM DOCTORS.
    7. Gifts for dad and DH - look for licorice puffs (Dollar Tree), cookbook.
    8. Check on conference; follow up on seminar proposal. Do research on characteristics: curiosity, persistence, resilience, creativity, responsibility, optimism, courage, integrity, authenticity, leadership, self-awareness, humility, compassion - others? Can poetry unit be condensed?
    9. Go to used bookstore and look for Beauty (McKinley), Design for How People Learn (Julie Dirksen), Dying for a Paycheck (Robin Hardman), Matilda (Dahl), Palahniuk, and The Prince (tr. Tim Parks).
    10. Design minibuttons with school logo, mascot, crest. Minibuttons that say THIS IS WHAT ANTIFASCISM LOOKS LIKE. White text on black bars on red background.
  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
    doubleIronDog wrote: »
    Not sure how this works, but:
    I’m 6’0 211 lbs.
    My goal is 180 even if people don’t think I need to lose weight, I do!
    I stopped drinking 4 days ago for good this time.
    I’ve been back to the gym 3 times already.
    I’m playing guitar and singing instead of drinking.
    The fire is starting to burn, but it’s not all the way lit yet.
    I’m here to support anyone I possibly can.
    I can do this.
    I'm proud of you already. You're trying and that's a giant step.
    You just happened to come on on FIRED UP FRIDAY!!! lol..at least that's what I'm calling it.
    You're in a no judgement zone. No one here beats up on anyone. We support, laugh, cry, and get 'er dun
    on here. It's a beautiful thing. And brother... WELCOME to better.
    Thank you for sharing what you have with us and I respect it. You're on a journey and I believe in you as a person.
    I will call you my big brother... not for weight, but because you're 6' and I'm only 5'5"...lol. I can literally look up
    to you and smile. Sooo, you play a guitar...Wonderful...I try to sing, LMBO...so lo that no one can hear... I'm not a
    Patti LaBelle, but to me, I sound great in the shower...LOL.
    Support is welcomed, and believe me..you will get support on here as well... I came on this thread in JULY of this year...best decision I've made in a while. The family on here is genuine, funny, spunky, heart throbbing, and supportive.
    Welcome to your new start. This isn't a competition, or a race. It's just what it's called... Just For Today, One Day At A Time. Every small step is a giant accomplishment. Getting out of bed is a "WONDER" each day...and every day above ground, is a blessed opportunity to try again...LIVE again... You're the only you you've got...You're worth this investment. So High Five on the choice to stop drinking. :)
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,646 Member
    @AJB1014 and @mytime6630 Thank you for the condolences. Because we were such a small staff when I joined that office, we really were like family, and we knew everyone's spouses, kids, etc. We also did social things together much more back then. I even went on double-dates with one co-worker. So yeah, the funeral was tough. But like your Irish family, sometimes those are the only "events" I see certain people at nowadays, and yeah, it feels like a reunion. There definitely was catching up and laughter alongside the tears.

    @AJB1014 Wow, you've had a lot going on! That semi incident sounds very scary. Glad you were able to evade and also call the police. Wonderful news from your doctor ~ see, all your hard work is paying off, and your health is so much better for it. Hang in there at work, and glad your DH already has options.

    @slittlemeister Great news about the interview. Is the job with another company? Wishing you all the best!

    @PackerFanInGB Take care of yourself ~ a concussion is a scary thing. I had a winter fall once that ended with a huge bump on the back of my head, and I had hubby keep an eye on me for the entire day to make sure I was ok. Pretty sure I didn't have a concussion, though, because symptoms weren't anything like what you are having. Do you have to pass a "protocol" like in the NFL? ;) Btw, I've stopped walking Caye before work b/c I don't trust that with my headlamp I'll be able to see icy spots on the road. But I'm planning on walking outside in daylight this weekend if the weather forecast is true ~ will have a very happy dog.

    Welcome newbies to JFT! This is a great community for support & accountability without judgment.

    To all the JFTers, have a great Friday!!! Hugs & <3
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    doubleIronDog wrote: »
    Not sure how this works, but:
    I’m 6’0 211 lbs.
    My goal is 180 even if people don’t think I need to lose weight, I do!
    I stopped drinking 4 days ago for good this time.
    I’ve been back to the gym 3 times already.
    I’m playing guitar and singing instead of drinking.
    The fire is starting to burn, but it’s not all the way lit yet.
    I’m here to support anyone I possibly can.
    I can do this.

    Hey! Welcome -nothing crazy to it, just post goals and come back the next day to tell the good the bad and the ugly. Congrats on starting your journey - thats the hardest part sometimes! And quitting drinking for good is huge! I did so about 3 years ago and can tell you for me, it was so worth it! Easy?? No. But worth it, yes! You got this!!!
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,646 Member
    Recap 12/6 Th ~ Still dragging, so reset alarm and no workout before work. :/
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work / 5 somethings = Fitbit 11,339 steps, 250+ steps 13/14 & 29 floors :smiley: I don't always remember the 5 somethings, but most times. :D
    2) Workplace mindfulness hike (not enough snow yet for snowshoes) at lunchtime = Temp with windchill in the mid-teens, but once we got to the wooded parts of the trail, very nice. I forgot that walking in even a couple inches of snow on a natural trail is work! According to my walking app, we walked 1.31 miles (some paved), and according to Fitbit, I burned 177 calories. :smiley:
    3) Meals & snacks prelogged / stick w/ plan / net calories green / 14c water = Stuck w/ plan all day, until I got home from choir... since I was a little hungry & net calories still green, I decided to eat some crackers (RF Wheat Thins). Counted out 1 portion and ate; then counted out 1/2 portion and ate; then continued to eat! >:) Oops. Anyway, estimated & logged for food diary. Net calories ~ 300 red :( , sodium -31, sugar -32 (mostly fruit, skyr & fruit cake... yes, I eat fruit cake & I like it, if it's good-quality), fiber good (yay), protein excellent (yay) & 15c water (yay)
    4) Evening: choir 6:30 :smiley: / wash dishes :smiley: / to-do's :/ more important that Kitty curled up in my lap to have a cuddle :D
    5) Unplug 9:00 :smiley: / FLOSS :smiley: / RETAINERS :smiley: / set/verify early alarm (adjust volume), bed & tv off 10:15 :# everything but tv ~ when am I going to stop this?!? (treadmill before work F)

    JFT F 12/7 ~ No "unplug" deadline or setting the alarm, since I'm attending a holiday concert in the evening & can sleep in Sat. ~ yay! Keeping my list short today...
    1) Walked treadmill before work / 3 mi 50:54 + cool-down & stretches = happy me :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work / 5 somethings
    3) Prelog meals & snacks / stick w/ plan / net calories green / 14c water / NO snacks after concert
    4) Floss / retainers
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,954 Member
    @Caseyloupuckett - I get you on the binge days. There are some days I just can't stop myself, but that's the best thing about this group - Log It, Forgive It and Move On! It was Just for 1 Day, the next day can be fantastic!

    @maryrobinson40 - I just love you and your upbeat spirit! You bring me such joy reading your posts, thank you.

    @Faebert - My 50th birthday week in September was filled with a lot of indulgences as well... I survived it without out really gaining, well 1 pound, but it was gone again the next week, you will survive too, you only turn 40 once!

    @mytime6630 - Too hungry, this has happened to me a couple of times this week! I don't know why but it seems I start starving in a matter of minutes after feeling a bit hungry..

    @besf1984 - I found it is better for me to just not tell anyone outside of MFP what I'm doing. Too many people think they are experts or give unasked for advice. This makes my life much easier. I'm just stubborn and petty enough to want to prove them all wrong, that is my biggest motivator about any situation like that.

    @slittlemeister - Woohoo! A job interview! I am so happy for you! Great NSV, I have a hard time not cleaning a plate too. You know "there's starving kids in Africa", I have heard that all my life!!!! I will not say it to anyone! I read a study not long ago that says we should not force kids to clean their plates as it is being attributed to the obesity epidemic...

    @Bex953172 - Mmmm cheese - that's one of my downfalls too

    @ironlady70 - The biggest hugs to you

    @sarah74_vt - Both of my daughters suffer from depression/anxiety it hurts to see your children struggle. My youngest started having anxiety at age 9, that is when I found out it is hereditary and it how the brain is wired.

    @AJB1014 - Wow! My husband drove transport for a lot of years too and gets so angry seeing other drivers on the road now. I actually just complained yesterday on another board about a driver tailgating me. Glad to hear hubby has other opportunities and what WONDERFUL news from the doctor! Have fun trying!

    @doubleIronDog - Love you words, the fire is started but not fully lit yet! Welcome.

  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,954 Member
    JFT - Thursday December 6
    2L of water - :)
    Calories in Green - >:) In red by 112
    Only 1 Evening Snack :/ Had two, but I was feeling hungry
    5 something at bathroom break - :):):) I remembered TWICE
    5 fruit/veggie - 1/5
    Walk 1 mile - :/
    Write in Journal - :)
    Be Conscious of my choices! Do not disappoint myself! - :)

    JFT - Friday December 7
    2L of water
    Calories in Green
    Only 1 Evening Snack
    5 something at bathroom break
    5 fruit/veggie
    Walk 1 mile
    Write in Journal
    Be Conscious of my choices! Do not disappoint myself!

    Well this is it, today is my last day! I haven't heard from my VP in two weeks since he hung up on me. They didn't tell me what to do with my gas card, phone, car keys, office keys anything so I sent them an email and told them what I was doing with them. Still no response on that.

    I figure I started this job with three specific directives
    1 - Don't kill the cactus
    2 - Change the light bulbs to LED's
    3 - Get new flooring

    I was successful in all three. The cactus is still alive! It would probably be in poor taste to send them a picture of it pointing that out. At lunchtime I am going to vacuum the car out and wash it. Hopefully I can find the earring I lost a couple of weeks ago doing this. I will then back it into the parking spot so it it takes them a couple of weeks to come pick it up they will be able to get in to boost it. There are no plug ins available to plug it in. Hubby will be picking me up this afternoon.

    This afternoon I will colour some more ornaments and ensure I have cleared the cache on the internet and removed auto log in on MFP and facebook. I have already cleared all other personal stuff off of the computer and emptied the office of personal belongings.

    So, I have a little dilemma. Sunday is the anniversary of my Dad's death and I am determined not to be sad this year but rather to remember him with fondness and celebrate him. The CP Holiday Train is in town Sunday evening so I had planned to go with my daughter and the Grands. This is a train that travels across Canada and parts of the US stopping in little towns along the way where there is a mini concert. My Dad loved Christmas and would have made sure this was something to attend. My dilemma is I looked at the schedule last night and it doesn't arrive until 815 in the evening, the concert part is from 830-9. This is too late for the Grands. The train is in a neighbouring town at 7, I'm thinking of seeing if my daughter wants to drive out there for it instead.



  • Caseyloupuckett
    Caseyloupuckett Posts: 1,037 Member
    I shouldn't have gone and got my lunch. Went to subway they opens a sees candy right next do i bought a candy bar. It was way too sweet for me. They use to be my favorite too lol
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,160 Member
    PackerFanInGB wrote: »
    @Bex953172 Isn't it about 4:00 a.m. your time? You should be sleeping! Don't make me come over there, missy! :wink: (((HUGS)))

    LOL it was about 3.20!
    I had been asleep previous but I was coughing again so went to sleep on the sofa
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,160 Member
    besf1984 wrote: »
    Hi Everyone,

    I may not be going through anything difficult, but I'm definitely always stressed out. I am a wife, mom to a 2-year-old boy, engineer and grad student. Lately, it's been rough trying to see the point in life and try to get the motivation to lose weight. I've been using MyFitnessPal for a few years now but I've always been on and off, up and down with my weight. I've been on diets my whole life since I was 10 years old, always had trouble. Even when I was in college and lost tons of weight, I still thought of myself as fat and didn't realize that I was finally at a normal weight for myself. My family always told me I was fat and so, that's what I thought I was no matter how much weight I lost. And then again when I first got married, I was at a normal weight but thought I was too fat! Looking back, I can't believe I thought that way about myself. 2 years ago, I had my son and after all was said and done, I still can't get the last 30 pounds off because my mindset has completely changed; I've probably gained even more weight now, I don;t even want to look at the scale. I can't find the motivation to lose the weight. I don't see why I should. What's the point of all this? I've been searching online and I think I am finally able to see why I want or need to lose weight. I also don't have a support group around me. My family always judges and tells me I should do it this way or that way. Even when I lose a little bit of weight and my family can finally see a little change, they say, "Oh, it kind of looks like you lost weight?" More of a question than motivation and support. I really get no empathy or help from anyone, just judging, so it's difficult. Now that I have finally found my 'why' and found this support group, I am hoping that this will be it and I will finally lose the weight. I know I can do it, I just lose my motivation after a few weeks and wonder why I'm going through all this hard work. This time, I have written down my motivations and next time I can't think of why I am trying to lose weight, I will read my reasons.

    My goals right now are:
    - Track my food everyday... I really love MyFItnessPal
    - Start exercising at least Monday through Thursday afternoons
    - Wear my Fitbit to track my burned calories
    - Drink at least 3 liters of water everyday
    - Make sure to eat my 3 meals because I usually skip dinner completely and then I'm starving and I binge on junk food

    Thanks for reading everyone and I hope you enjoy your weekend!

    Hey!
    You say you're not going through any difficult but you're a wife a mum to a 2 year old (terrible twos right?) and an engineer and grad student! Sounds difficult to me! You've got lots on your plate! I bet your mind never gets a rest!

    I stop and start constantly, it's not an easy journey to lose weight, I mean we all KNOW how to lose weightbut actually doing it consistently is another matter.

    In regards to your family, just don't tell them. If you're not doing it for them then it's non of their business. They will only result in your downfall. Don't even hint, just do it yourself and when they ask how you lost all the weight just be really vague.
    It's stupid that they even think calling you fat for all them years is an okay thing to do!
    To be fair my family said they thought I'd end up like my dad (really - I think morbidly-overweight) and when I was 14 my best friend got an anorexia and nearly died and so that was a bit crazy time.

    Its good you've found your reason to lose weight, that's all you needed to start, although I've found that motivation isn't going to get me anywhere. Because motivation depends on how you feel so if you "don't feel like it" then the motivation will never be there. So instead of motivation I rely on discipline.

    Anyway I really hope you enjoy it on this thread! We've all become good friends and it's great to have even more!

    Anyway sorry I waffled on there LOL
  • jaxisabella
    jaxisabella Posts: 4 Member
    Besf1984 I’m so glad I read your post. You’re so right- I have to rely on discipline. Today is my first day “back”. Thanks for a good reminder. I hope I can connect with people through here.
  • besf1984
    besf1984 Posts: 2 Member
    Faebert wrote: »
    besf1984 wrote: »
    Hi Everyone,

    I love the support you all give each other on here. It's wonderful to see. I pray for all those who are going through difficult times and I hope you find peace to get through it all. Life is difficult but maybe being part of a community will slightly help make things easier.

    I may not be going through anything difficult, but I'm definitely always stressed out. I am a wife, mom to a 2-year-old boy, engineer and grad student. Lately, it's been rough trying to see the point in life and try to get the motivation to lose weight. I've been using MyFitnessPal for a few years now but I've always been on and off, up and down with my weight. I've been on diets my whole life since I was 10 years old, always had trouble. Even when I was in college and lost tons of weight, I still thought of myself as fat and didn't realize that I was finally at a normal weight for myself. My family always told me I was fat and so, that's what I thought I was no matter how much weight I lost. And then again when I first got married, I was at a normal weight but thought I was too fat! Looking back, I can't believe I thought that way about myself. 2 years ago, I had my son and after all was said and done, I still can't get the last 30 pounds off because my mindset has completely changed; I've probably gained even more weight now, I don;t even want to look at the scale. I can't find the motivation to lose the weight. I don't see why I should. What's the point of all this? I've been searching online and I think I am finally able to see why I want or need to lose weight. I also don't have a support group around me. My family always judges and tells me I should do it this way or that way. Even when I lose a little bit of weight and my family can finally see a little change, they say, "Oh, it kind of looks like you lost weight?" More of a question than motivation and support. I really get no empathy or help from anyone, just judging, so it's difficult. Now that I have finally found my 'why' and found this support group, I am hoping that this will be it and I will finally lose the weight. I know I can do it, I just lose my motivation after a few weeks and wonder why I'm going through all this hard work. This time, I have written down my motivations and next time I can't think of why I am trying to lose weight, I will read my reasons.

    My goals right now are:
    - Track my food everyday... I really love MyFItnessPal
    - Start exercising at least Monday through Thursday afternoons
    - Wear my Fitbit to track my burned calories
    - Drink at least 3 liters of water everyday
    - Make sure to eat my 3 meals because I usually skip dinner completely and then I'm starving and I binge on junk food

    Thanks for reading everyone and I hope you enjoy your weekend!

    @besf1984 welcome! This is a wonderful group and you will definitely get the support here that you might be missing at home. Your post spoke to me as I can relate to how skewed our opinions can be of ourselves and how a negative mindset can set us back. I believe you can do it and you totally deserve to be the healthiest, happiest you! Good luck x

    @Faebert Thank you!!!
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,433 Member
    slittlemeister wrote: »
    Yesterday was a good day - found out I have a job interview next week! I'm super excited. :) The timing isn't great as it's the day after my company Christmas party, which will probably reduce the fun of that as it'll mean I can't drink very much and will probably need to leave quite early... But hey, that will help with the diet!

    I also had an excellent NSV yesterday. One of the beck diet solution challenges is to deliberately take more food than you intend to eat, and leave some and not eat it. The thought is quite intimidating for me, I hate leaving food. But I smashed it! We had free food available at a two hour workshop I was at yesterday. For a start, I totally ignored the chips and cake and just took sandwiches. But then I managed to leave one of the sandwiches on my plate and not eat it for about an hour! (The plates were then cleared).

    Pretty chuffed with that. Need to practice that skill until it becomes super easy. I've noticed that amongst my slim friends, several them eat plenty of high calorie foods but they just stop eating when they're dull and as a result they don't gain weight. I would love to be like that.

    Oh how exciting!!! Good luck at the interview! I'm so far behind that I didn't realize you had even applied for anything. you're going to kill it! Go get it, girl!

    Also, I haven't gotten to this chapter of Beck's yet to leave food on my plate, but, boy oh boy, is that going to be tough! I always feel that I have to finish my plate. Good job!
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,433 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Okay so yesterday was good.
    But last night I came downstairs to get some crackers and cheese for me and my partner.
    So I brought up like 10 crackers, (5ea) and instead of slicing the cheese and weighing it I just took the block upstairs!
    So I had 5, no idea what the cheese weighed (but they're calorie dense anyway) and then my partner decided he didn't want his and I ate his too!
    I nearly ate a whole block of cheese.
    So I dread to even thnk how much I was over lol!
    Won't be doing that again!

    I cannot even TELL you how many times I've gone over because of CHEESE! I live in the Dairy State of Wisconsin and cheese is just a staple food around here. one of my favorites I might add. At least it was Cheese which has some nutritional value rather than empty calories of Candy!!! :smile:
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,433 Member
    Ironlady70 wrote: »
    Just for today I will try to love at least a little part of me.

    How insightful this is. I think we all have days/weeks that we could work harder at this. If it helps, I don't know you at all and I think I already do love a little part of you just by reading this... (((HUGS))) xoxo
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,433 Member
    AJB1014 wrote: »
    JFT
    1. Dont cry at work - remain professional :) I was successful because I didnt talk to anyone - but I got so much work done. Would be nice if I could stay not talking to people :D
    2. Log all food :)
    3. Drink lots of water :)
    4. Take 10am break OUT of the building - same with lunch :)
    5. Leave by 3:15 for endo appointment :)
    6. Be kind :)
    7. Eat packed lunch :)
    8. Cook dinner at home :)

    JFT Friday
    1. Wake up 6:15 or first waking :) This is getting easier!
    2. Smoothie :)
    3. Fish oil :)
    4. Water :)
    5. Elderberry :)

    Life is hard but I'm so thankful for the people who hold me up - and you ladies are a huge part of that - so many thank yous. Work continues to be a struggle - but DH already has some options to explore and we're feeling a little more optimistic. We've been through some *kitten* together and have come out the other side together and stronger, so that's how I'm viewing this speed bump -character and relationship building. When headed to my appointment yesterday, an 18 wheeler cut off a car and almost killed them driving them into the guardrail. DH's dad was a truck driver, so he hates seeing "ambassadors of the road", as he calls them, do stupid stuff - so he flipped the guy off. THEN the crazy truck swerved into our lane ON PURPOSE and TRIED TO HIT US!!! DH swerved and we would have hit a guard rail if we didnt happen to be passing an exit lane...I called the state police and reported him, but yeah that was scary!!! The day ended on a high note at my appointment though when the doctor said I can stop taking my metformin - my non fasting glucose is down 13 points - and stop seeing him so long as I'm comfortable - so I've been able to heal my PCOS symptoms!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He gave us the go ahead to start trying to conceive (although as with most things in life the plan is being adjusted with the unexpected work woes) and said I can come back if we struggle but if I continue with my lifestyle changes he has high hopes!

    YES to #1! I have had 2 days this week that I did the same thing! I just stayed in my cubicle and didn't talk to anyone! Isn't it blissful?

    Also, congratulations for getting off the Metformin! That is a Fantastic step! I'm very happy for your good news...time to do a happy dance!
  • Caseyloupuckett
    Caseyloupuckett Posts: 1,037 Member
    @AJB1014 congrats on getting off the metformin. That drug sucks. My doctor has me on it for not my blood sugar because thats normal but for my periods. Lol Im going to ask her to switch me to something else when i see her in January. Its nice to hear you're able to conceive now too. That's a hugh deal. And I hope everything goes well with your interview next week.
  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
    Caseyloupuckett wrote: »
    maryrobinson40 wrote: »
    JFT
    Got up, washed up, got dressed by 5:30,😁
    Took Meds😁
    Got kids up at 6:45😁
    Kids dressed out the door at 7:50😑
    Kids on bus at 8:12😃
    Checked CATS bus line and schedule at 8:20☺(Thinking about travelling this way since car is down)
    Back home at 8:45☺
    Drank 1cup coffee☺
    Turned on music and danced.. Done by 9:20😀 testing the knees... Left one still hurts.
    10.. Doctor called. I have a scheduled appointment for the 13th for X-rays😕
    Made phone calls and texts until 11a.m.😊
    Went outside to work on Christmas decor..1 1/2 hours
    Dishes at 7p.m. 😀
    Doing paper work.
    Rub down with analgesic cream on my knees
    Read
    Bed by 11

    Good job!
    Thanks Sis!!! Hug from me to you🌹
  • Caseyloupuckett
    Caseyloupuckett Posts: 1,037 Member
    maryrobinson40 wrote: »
    Caseyloupuckett wrote: »
    maryrobinson40 wrote: »
    JFT
    Got up, washed up, got dressed by 5:30,😁
    Took Meds😁
    Got kids up at 6:45😁
    Kids dressed out the door at 7:50😑
    Kids on bus at 8:12😃
    Checked CATS bus line and schedule at 8:20☺(Thinking about travelling this way since car is down)
    Back home at 8:45☺
    Drank 1cup coffee☺
    Turned on music and danced.. Done by 9:20😀 testing the knees... Left one still hurts.
    10.. Doctor called. I have a scheduled appointment for the 13th for X-rays😕
    Made phone calls and texts until 11a.m.😊
    Went outside to work on Christmas decor..1 1/2 hours
    Dishes at 7p.m. 😀
    Doing paper work.
    Rub down with analgesic cream on my knees
    Read
    Bed by 11

    Good job!
    Thanks Sis!!! Hug from me to you🌹

    Awww hugs back!
  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
    maryrobinson40 wrote: »
    JFT
    Got up, washed up, got dressed by 5:30,😁
    Took Meds😁
    Got kids up at 6:45😁
    Kids dressed out the door at 7:50😑
    Kids on bus at 8:12😃
    Checked CATS bus line and schedule at 8:20☺(Thinking about travelling this way since car is down)
    Back home at 8:45☺
    Drank 1cup coffee☺
    Turned on music and danced.. Done by 9:20😀 testing the knees... Left one still hurts.
    10.. Doctor called. I have a scheduled appointment for the 13th for X-rays😕
    Made phone calls and texts until 11a.m.😊
    Went outside to work on Christmas decor..1 1/2 hours
    Dishes at 7p.m. 😀
    Doing paper work.
    Rub down with analgesic cream on my knees😁🙌
    Read😑
    Bed by 11 😀
    JFT.. Fired Up Friday
    Shower 🙌😁
    Dressed 😀
    Walked kids to bus stop 😀
    Walked To Library 😁🙌 ...returned some, checked out some, put some on hold 😁
    Walked home 😀🙌
    Ate soup for lunch, picked out the potatoes, didn't eat bread or crackers 😀🙌
    Did Laundry 😀
    Ate soup for dinner 😁🙌
    Need to make Green Tea,
    Relax
    Read
    Rest

  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    Caseyloupuckett wrote: »
    @AJB1014 congrats on getting off the metformin. That drug sucks. My doctor has me on it for not my blood sugar because thats normal but for my periods. Lol Im going to ask her to switch me to something else when i see her in January. Its nice to hear you're able to conceive now too. That's a hugh deal. And I hope everything goes well with your interview next week.

    Thank you! I was on it for my periods too and the blood sugar levels - I have PCOS. I can tell you the med started sucking less as my healthy habits improved, but it was definitely brutal on my tummy for a while.

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