JUST FOR TODAY -- One Day at a Time .... Daily commitment thread for 2019

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  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,450 Member
    Recap 1/1/19 T:
    1) Treadmill = walked 3 miles 49:50 + cool-down ~ Fitbit thought I was on an elliptical... I'm sure it's b/c I swing/pump my arms as I walk :smiley: Fitbit 12,824 steps, 250+ steps 12/14 & 21 floors ~ not too shabby for lazy day at home :smiley:
    2) Shoveled snow = hubby snowblowed (blew?) driveway and I shoveled the front walkway, curb by mailbox, driveway edges & patio ~ more exercise calories to eat :smiley:
    3) Make scalloped potatoes & ham for supper / net calories green / 12c water = Net calories -108 :| , sodium -2,878 (ACK! >:) ), sugar ZERO :smiley: , fiber low :/ , protein good & 12c water
    4) Find last weekly weigh-in post & update ~ I have committed to posting my weekly (Sat.) weigh-in on JFT to keep me accountable = :/ Nope... not online too much after I posted, will do Wed.
    5) UNPLUG 9:00 :neutral: 9:30 / FLOSS :smiley: / RETAINERS :smiley: ouch ~ they were tight! / set/verify early alarm :smiley: / bed & tv off 10:30 :smiley: (x-train before work W a.m.)

    JFT W 1/2 ~ first day at work since holidays & lots of emails to clear :p
    1) X-trained (weights/circuit-training) before work / 23 min. :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work / 5 somethings every bathroom trip ~ out of this habit too
    3) Meals & usual snacks prelogged / stick w/ plan / net calories zero / 14c water
    4) Locate & update JFT weekly w-i post & monthly goals post
    5) Evening: bake meatloaf & kabocha squash / figure out lunch for Th / prep clothes for mindfulness hike on Th / wash dishes / declutter 15 min. / other to-do's?
    6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / set/verify alarm, bed & tv off 10:30 (no workout before work Th)
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    1. Be kind :)
    2. Make white chicken chili for lunches https://www.maebells.com/slow-cooker-white-bean-chicken-chili-verde/ :)
    3. Pick up pup :)
    4. Drink water :)
    5. Bed early >:)

    JFT Wednesday
    1. Be kind
    2. Log all food
    3. Eat packed lunch
    4. Cook dinner at home
    5. Three waters after lunch, another 2 at home
    6. Empty/fill dishwasher
    7. Derm Apt 2:15
    8. Pick up stove thermometer
    9. Town offices visit for stove permit
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,450 Member
    edited January 2019
    Weekly Weigh-In = When I'm active I eat back calories. My weaknesses: I love food... my sweet tooth, especially chocolate... portion control... FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). Saturday a.m. weigh-in is my MFP logging day, and I peek occasionally other days. My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale. No goal dates set ~ this is not a diet but my lifestyle.

    Age 61, 5'4.5"
    GW #1: 150 in a livable way = It's. Not. A. Diet.
    GW #2: 145 normal BMI
    UG maintain: 145 - 150 [Need to be realistic! Revised from 140 - 145]

    11/5/15 = 195.0 joined MFP with no real plan except It's. Not. A. Diet.
    1/10/17 = 185.5 clearly not a regular on MFP / joined JFT, best group ever! :smiley:
    5/31/17 = 180.5 two end of month celebrations / committed to posting weekly weigh-in
    06/03 = 177.5
    06/10 = 179.5 pre-10K spaghetti supper night before
    06/17 = 179.5 numerous meals away from home, several occasions w/ alcohol, happy no gain
    06/24 = 178.0 fluctuated during week, but ended ok
    07/01 = 176.0 Yay!!! Achieved June goal to stay <180
    07/08 = 177.5 oops
    07/15 = 176.5
    07/22 = 175.0
    07/29 = 174.0 saw at least one daily w-i below 174
    08/05 = 174.5 dined out for Girls Day Out & ate Dad's cooking & baking
    08/12 = 173.5 scale flirted with even lower numbers on daily weigh-ins
    08/19 = 173.5 had couple of high calorie days
    08/26 = 172.0 kind of a surprise
    09/02/17 = 170.0 Woohoo! Officially overweight, not obese :smiley:
    09/09 = 171.5 backsliding, ack!
    09/16 = 169.5 yay, the middle number is a six!
    09/23 = 168.5 have lots challenges in upcoming week
    09/30 = 167.0 met Sept goal to stay under 170
    10/07 = 166.0
    10/14 = 166.5 dined out 2 days with adult beverages plus wine & cheesecake at spa
    10/21/17 = 166.5 dined out 2 days plus food day in office / no gain is good [joined Just Give Me 10 Days challenge (daily w/i)]
    10/28 = 164.5 very active week & watched CICO / reached October goal of 165
    11/04 = 163.0 wow, really surprised at this, daily fluctuations very up and down this week
    11/11 = 164.5 this is temporary b/c very high sodium yesterday
    11/18 = 162.0 big surprise, especially b/c I weigh myself daily and didn't see this all week
    11/25 = 163.0 no surprise after 2 no-logging-food days (parade day and Thanksgiving), just glad not worse
    12/02 = 161.0 Jingle Bell 5K day / 44:37 chip time & ave. pace 14:22 & very happy!
    12/09/17 = 158.5 surprised to say the least / first time in 10 years my weight is 1-5-anything! :love:
    12/16 = 158.0 no work parties or food days & stuck with CICO
    12/23 = 157.5 no "workouts" but shoveled snow & snowshoed, busy with Christmas preparations
    12/30 = 159.0 Christmas Day no food/beverages logged
    01/06/18 = 159.0 New Year's Eve hubby & I splurged on treats & beverages (at home), and I did not log...totally worth it!
    01/13 = 157.0 big surprise! Yesterday evening, walked in Frenzy on the Fox 5K in 47:26 & pace 15:19. Very happy with my time, wore layers of clothes in 10 degrees & NNW 12 mph wind, fun event.
    01/20 = 156.5
    01/27 = 156.5 maintaining / not a bad thing
    02/03 = sick / no weigh in
    02/10 = 152.5 unhealthy loss due to illness / I know weight will go back up & I'm totally fine with that
    02/17/18 = 153.0 thrilled with annual physical on 2/15/18: BP 110/68, pulse 64 and BMI 26.14 :star:
    02/24 = 154.0 little out of control last week, but at goal for the month
    03/03 = 155.5 oops / still lower than before I was sick
    03/10 = 153.5 back on track
    03/17 = 152.5
    03/24 = 153.0 evening snacks & two days straight of 8 hr seminars (+ lots of sitting)
    03/31 = 153.5 pre-10K spaghetti supper night before / Badger State Brewing 10K 1:30:28.82 and average pace 14:35 :smiley:
    04/07 = 154.5 ack ~ ate Easter candy most evenings
    04/14 = 153.5 Day 1 of record-setting blizzard ~ yuck! Followed by day 2 of blizzard, then snow day (no work / still shoveling & plowing) on Monday ~ in APRIL ~ yikes! :p
    04/21 = 153.5 after such weird week & daily weight fluctuations, happy to maintain
    04/28 = 152.0
    05/05 = 153.5 kinda stalled three months + feeling hungry more often ~ since w/i 10# of goal, changed MFP setting to lose 1/2 lb. per week & see how it goes
    05/12 = 153.5 ok with this ~ think changing my MFP setting, and having more net calories to play with, is agreeing with me ~ I'm not so hungry all the time
    05/19 = 154.0 drinks (2 margaritas) & dinner w/ BFF night before + enjoyed everything!
    05/26/18 = 153.0 Health Risk Assessment 5/15/18 ~ BMI 25.6 :star:
    06/02 = 153.0 basically in maintenance for now ~ I'll take it!
    06/09 = 152.5 Bellin Run 10K 1:28:12 split time 45:03 ave. pace 14:12 ~ beat goal of < 1:30 :star:
    06/16 = 152.0
    06/23 = 156.0 end of vacation week & lots of eating out
    06/30 = 155.5
    07/07 = 156.0 post-vacation w/i net calories not. so. much. Ack!
    07/14 = 154.5 prelogging & sticking w/ plan helps
    07/21 = 154.5 Packers 5K 44:50 ave pace 14:26 min/mile ~ beat goal < 45:00 :star:
    07/28 = 157.5 peanut M&M attacks (eek) + dinner out w/ SIL/niece (yum!) + staff luncheon (ick)
    08/03 = 155.5 started Evening Snack Challenge on JFT
    08/11 = 158.0 stressful week (job crap ~ hubby's & my own) >:) , Chinese buffet 1 evening & Feast with the Beasts (so worth it!)
    08/18 = 157.5 saw 156.0 during week ~ evening snack challenge not. so. good.
    08/25 = 156.0 prelogged as much as possible & CICO getting better
    09/01 = 154.5 included Taste on Broadway & office relocation so packing & moving boxes ~ very pleased
    09/08 = 157.5 too many office bday indulgences / City Stadium 5K for Veterans 44:27 & ave. pace 14:16 ~ beat goal of < 44:30 :star:
    09/15 = 156.0
    09/22 = 155.5 maybe lower if not for Pizza Ranch prairie pizza & wine at BFF's the night before
    09/29 = 154.0
    10/06 = 155.0 may include water retention in muscles b/c resumed home version of weights & circuit-training day before
    10/13 = 157.0 birthday treats & adult beverages / walked in Run for the Hill of It 5K in 48:13 pace 15:32 & hill 2:01 ~ beat both time (part unpaved trail with sloppy conditions due to 5" rain over preceding week) & hill (finish is UP a steep sledding hill) from last year :star: and learned only 25 out of 267 participants finished the hill < 1 min.
    10/20 = 155.0
    10/27 = 158.0 oops... lots of leaf-raking the evening before + too. much. snacking.
    11/03 = 156.5 better planning / stopped evening snacking (mostly)
    11/10 = 156.0 basically stuck in maintenance mode ~ not the worst thing
    11/17 = 157.0
    11/24 = 159.5 Thanksgiving week & paid time off with hubby ~ def going in wrong direction ~ oops
    12/01 = 157.5 Jingle Bell 5K 45:38 & ave. pace 14:42 ~ not bad
    12/08 = 157.0
    12/15 = 156.5 clearly in maintenance mode all year ~ not exactly the plan but I'm ok with this for now ~ really happy to stay 1-5-anything
    12/22 = 155.5 surprised by this ~ maybe due to much later than normal weigh-in (late start to the day)
    12/29 = 159.5 stayed 1-5-anything :D

    “Start by doing what’s necessary, then what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” Francis of Assisi
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,048 Member
    edited January 2019
    losingit4G wrote: »
    My goal yesterday was to log everything I ate✅ It wasn’t pretty but I did it. Goal for today: log everything again and get a HIIT workout in even if it’s a 5 minute one on YouTube!

    logging the worst is always the best thing, it means your staying true to journey you have to accept is and downs!

    although I don't log in my birthday LOL that number isn't worth thinking about
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,048 Member
    Elbee1 wrote: »
    @Bex953172 thanks for explaining about being in the green. I like that!

    Sorry I'm a rush, so no introduction for me. Other than, I found the 2018 JFT thread about a week or so ago...and jumped in. Seemed like a great group. I'm 57. Married 34.

    Happy New Year, everyone!

    JFT wed. 1/2
    Weigh in
    Be in the green or at least make wiser choices.
    At least 4 glasses of water
    Figure expenses for parents
    Email to VA lady, tonight
    Bed by midnight

    Anxiously awaiting status of Daughter who lives far away & spent all of New Years Eve on ER. Released morning of New Year's Day. 2am last night worried about her pregnancy as something else happened, now. 1 thing after another for her & lives far away from me.

    This is going to be the year I get healthier & lose!!!

    Let's make it a great day, y'all!

    hope your daughters okay x
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,685 Member
    [quote="AJB1014;c-43081392"
    3. Pick up pup[/quote]

    Is this a new pup?

  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,450 Member
    edited January 2019
    December Goals / Results:
    • Jingle Bell 5K 12/1 goal < 45:00 = 45:38 (just missed goal :# ) & ave. pace 14:42 :)
    • Treadmill (walk dog if road conditions permit) 3-5x per week = Roads ok most days so walked dog 16x during month & happy dog / walked in workplace mindfulness hikes 3x over lunch period / during icy weather walked treadmill 3x / MapMyWalk monthly total 74.32 miles :smiley:
    • X-train 1-3x per week: home version of weights & circuit training, Sweaty Betty or Leslie Sansone videos, WiiFit, yoga = Weights & circuit-trained 3x during ice/snowy weather :smiley: Maintained 1-2 rest days per week & happy me :smiley:
    • Continue 5 somethings every bathroom trip (from Nov. challenge) = Did until vacation started 12/22 ;)
    • Prelog food as often as possible (stay flexible to change when necessary) & close MFP food diary every day except: 12/25 Christmas & 12/31 New Year's Eve / possibly 12/27 for family luncheon at aunt's = Prelogged until vacation started 12/22 & didn't close out food diary ??? days :#
    • No evening snacks after supper unless net calories allow = Think I did ok :neutral:
    • Net calories green > 50% of days (at least 16/31) = Big nope... I ate what I wanted over vacation/holidays and I'm not going to review month :s
    • Take measurements M 12/31 (vacation day) & LOG on MFP = Done... gained fractions around waist, hips and thighs but not horrible :#
    • Scale goal < 158# (not going to fret as long as I stay below 160 this month) = 158.5# on 12/31/18 :smile:

    January Goals:
    • Frenzy on the Fox 5K 1/11/19 ~ no time goal since I'm walking w/ good friend
    • Treadmill 3-5x per week / walk dog if road conditions permit / snowshoe/walk in workplace mindfulness hikes
    • X-train 1-3x per week: home version of weights & circuit training, Sweaty Betty or other videos, WiiFit, yoga
    • 5 somethings every bathroom trip
    • Prelog food most days while being flexible to changes / limit snacking after supper / close MFP food diary every day except: mom's and hubby's birthdays
    • Net calories w/i 100 of zero > 75% of days (24/31) & meet protein/fiber goals
    • Take measurements Th 1/31 & remember to log on MFP
    • Scale goal (since I have holiday weight I'd like to lose) 156#

    Today ~ Smile ~ Laugh ~ Be Kind ~ <3 ~ Eat Well ~ Be Active
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,685 Member
    JFT - Tuesday January 1st
    2L of water 🙂
    Calories in Green 😈
    Walk 1 Mile 😈
    5 Fruits and Veggies 1/5
    Write in Journal 🙂
    Do not disappoint myself, be conscious of my choices. 😈

    So JFT - Wednesday January 2nd
    2L of water
    Calories in Green
    Walk 1 Mile
    5 Fruits and Veggies
    Write in Journal
    Do not disappoint myself, be conscious of my choices.

    Well yesterday was really off track food wise, but I had fun with just Michaela for a little bit while Rodger, Ryan and Jonah went to a movie. Jonah had asked for 3 tickets to see the new Spider-Man. Santa left them at our house for him. 🙂. I decided to drive into the city to meet Rodger so we could do something on the way home. I wanted to go to Michael’s to have a look at things for my Cricut. I told Michaela what we were doing and she was so excited. She said “I get Nutcracker” (she is obsessed and has 2 larger ones and a set of 6 tree ornaments). I told her no that she has Nutcrackers. She says, “not in my hands”! We got to Michael’s and were both disappointed to find them closed.

    I did nothing last night except binge watch the Big Bang Theory season that has aired so far. Today I am off to return some pjs I bought Rodger for Christmas, stopping at Michaels. Then the kids come today. I also need to buy a birthday gift for Michaela and possibly make a cake. She will be 3 tomorrow.

  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,181 Member
    edited January 2019

    Plans for tonight to keep busy and avoid snacking: clean pantry out and chuck out ‘junk’ food.

    Good start 👍👍

    Great start!! That is what I plan on doing today .... get rid of the last of the junk food!

    @murdog3t -- what is IF eating???
  • iron_mom_o_3
    iron_mom_o_3 Posts: 2 Member
    Goal for the year-drink more water. This week I will start each day with a glass of water. Wednesday-DONE.
  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
    I'm responding with one big SWOOP!!!

    @slittlemeister Glad to see you on here---and you can do this! 12 lbs can seem monumental when you are close to your maintenance goal. But I am in the same boat and hope to lose the same before I consider if I am at maintenance. Hopefully, we can inspire each other!

    @PackerFanInGB Yea! You are back for another year! Let's hope/pray for one that is less painful for you!!!
    You are here because you haven't given up and wow! that's huge. Your determination is going to pay off---not to mention you are an inspiration to others! Peace and joy

    @sarah74_vt It's always so nice to be able to count on someone being there---that person is you for JFT.
    You are always calm, positive, and present, and I can rely on seeing your post each time I come on here.
    I hope this will be a successful year for you and that you will get to drink lots of diet cokes :) Onward!

    @mytime6630 A huge and hearty thank you for starting a new thread! It's so good to be able to put the past behind us and a new thread is like having a new start. Press forward! I hope you continue to make great strides in your physical fitness.

    @snowflake1968 Great quote---contentment is an ongoing process for me in many areas of my life. Thanks for sharing it!

    @Bex953172 You had the dam break at the end of the year. And yet you are still on here encouraging others as well as showing that spirit of determination you have. I know you feel the love that folks have for you. We are rallying around you---even if it is a virtual rally there is lots of emotion behind it!

    @maryrobinson40 Here we go for another round! So glad you returned and look forward to your continued and enthusiastic cheers while we make this journey together. Keep pressing on!

    @time2change1111 Wow! You have started off on a great note! Way to conquer your JFT goals. And I like how you are being proactive about avoiding snacks. Keeping busy/distracted always helps :) Keep going! Joy and Peace.

    @Faebert You are an inspiration for me. You encourage me to keep on this journey and that THIS TIME I will be able to maintain. It's good that you are gearing up for your mil. And that you understand the reasons behind her behavior. I think when we are able to see the person's point of view we can be more empathetic and patient. I hope you enjoy the time with her :)

    @HEGoddard0928 So glad you are going to have your work buddy back! Re: the dishes...there's always that one chore we hate...while your husband is off work could he tackle this task, or use the time as a way to do something together?

    @UTMom81 Greetings! It's great to see that you are putting the brakes on and working to return to your maintenance weight. That is very encouraging and I hope to do the same when I get there! This is a good place to be accountable and we will all root for you as you get closer to your birthday goal!

    @losingit4G Good for you coming back here and good that you made your JFT goal!! Fantastic. Come back tomorrow and let us know how you did!

    @Elbee1 So good to see you coming back! So sorry about your daughter---being far away at times like this is hard. We are in the same situation---we live in Idaho while our four kids are in the OK/TX area.

    @NewCreationmfp Greetings and welcome! This is a great group for encouragement. We have all started the umpteenth time. But the fact that you have not given up is a win for you. Keep coming back! Peace and joy!


  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
    @cschmitz110515 I like the idea of setting an overall monthly goal---think I'm going to try it.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,685 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    what a effing day I had!
    we had BAILIFFS at the door because of ONE missed payment for a Driving Ticket (we accidentally drove in a bus lane for about 5 seconds) £25 in the first 2 weeks, £50 after that, we missed thst and they escalated it to the courts so a 25 pound fine is now £150. we set up the payment plan, made first payment, missed the second payment by 3 days and today bailiffs show up asking for £370 within 2 hours or cars being clamped and seized.
    I told my partner and he grabbed his keys and drove off! ecen though his hand is messed up, I'm bloody crying, the enforcer saying he's going to be arrested! the girls and dog was watching from the front window (mummy why did that man want daddys car) she found it funny LOL.
    so anyway turns out he just hid the car LOL hid it! and then came back to sort it with the enforcer, my dad paid it for us, he didnt have the money so is up the creek himself but he wouldn't see us with no car for something so silly.

    tl;dr - Someone tried to take the car, my partner went berserk and hid it.

    And he's not eligible for disability?
    it's actually laughable now.

    atleast I can say my life isnt boring!!

    Wow! That is harsh! Here if you don’t pay your fines, you can’t register your vehicle when it is up for renewal each year. It’s always a challenge to know how much you will need to walk into the registry office with. I hope you get a break soon you sure deserve it.
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
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    3. Pick up pup

    Is this a new pup?

    [/quote]

    No, our dog Fala stays with DH's mom (widowed) on NYE to keep her company so I just had to go get her. This is her dressed up for Halloween!
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  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
    Greetings, Fellow Sojourners!

    What's the Good Word??!!

    How exciting is this?!! We have a clean new page!

    We all have found "helps" along the way that keep us on track. If you have something that helped you to lose weight or even to grow spiritually, physically, and emotionally this past year, share! share! share!

    Last January when I began this journey I pondered about a word that would serve as an inspiration, motivator, and an encourager to help me succeed. My word became two: "Stand Firm" Stand firm when I am tempted. Stand Firm when I am emotional and the food beckons. Stand Firm when I don't see results on the scales.

    I then found scripture and quotes that related to the word and wrote them in the front of my journal.

    I posted these two words on my cabinet doors so that they were the first thing I'd see when I opened the door.

    I think that this year's word is going to be Perseverance. I've come so far this past year (thanks in part to this fantastic support group)---and it is the first time I was able to keep going for one whole year. But I have more I want to do to make me the best me possible.

    Perhaps getting your own word and writing down encouraging quotes/scripture/words of wisdom that support your word will help spur you on!

    Peace and Joy!!
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  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    what a effing day I had!
    we had BAILIFFS at the door because of ONE missed payment for a Driving Ticket (we accidentally drove in a bus lane for about 5 seconds) £25 in the first 2 weeks, £50 after that, we missed thst and they escalated it to the courts so a 25 pound fine is now £150. we set up the payment plan, made first payment, missed the second payment by 3 days and today bailiffs show up asking for £370 within 2 hours or cars being clamped and seized.
    I told my partner and he grabbed his keys and drove off! ecen though his hand is messed up, I'm bloody crying, the enforcer saying he's going to be arrested! the girls and dog was watching from the front window (mummy why did that man want daddys car) she found it funny LOL.
    so anyway turns out he just hid the car LOL hid it! and then came back to sort it with the enforcer, my dad paid it for us, he didnt have the money so is up the creek himself but he wouldn't see us with no car for something so silly.

    tl;dr - Someone tried to take the car, my partner went berserk and hid it.

    And he's not eligible for disability?
    it's actually laughable now.

    atleast I can say my life isnt boring!!

    Oh, Bex, it is a deluge at your place. So very sorry.
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,048 Member
    Haha dont worry everyone, we have finalised our plan for moving out and getting things paid, we've both really bucked up, we were both living on autopilot and now we're in full gear and ready to MAKE the change in our lives rather than wishing omit.

    I learnt something very weird, fearing something only makes the problem worse. Fearing I'm losing my house means I'm out of control, when actually I have lots of options, yeah its rubbish but we needed to go anyway so why am o scared?
    so I'm not afraid anymore, I'm not afraid of losing stuff along as I have my family and friends, Im not afraid of people I'm just... not afraid. I feel like I can conquer anything without fear!

    I'm wondering if I can apply that to this journey!
  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
    JFT:
    Order a new journal
    Move every 1.5 hours
    Drink 6 cups of water/tea
    Take every bite captive
    Start back up with MFP food tracker
    Be grateful