JUST FOR TODAY -- One Day at a Time .... Daily commitment thread for 2019
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Just For Today Jan 5th, 2019
Drink 2 litres of water.
Stay Green (always hard on the weekend)
10000 steps (also hard on weekends)
STAY MOTIVATED
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frenchfancy2014 wrote: »JFT
1. Log food
2. Exercise
3. Drink water
4. Tidy another surface
Had bad day. My lovely furry puss cat of 16 years is ill. Just not himself. Lethargic and not behaving his usual bright self. Been to vets. Took bloods and results not looking good. Low red blood count. Have to take him in on Monday again to leave him for day for an ultrasound. Very worried. He’s my world and with my terminally ill dad living here with me I dont want to lose my furry baby yet. 😢 got enough sorrow on my plate at present. A long worrying weekend ahead.
So sorry for all you are going through. I will say a prayer that your little furry baby is OK. Hugs
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❤️❤️Thanks so much. Prayers are important xx2
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frenchfancy2014 wrote: »Thanks Bex. He has a rapid dementia. Two years ago he was presenting round the country and a world authority on arts and crafts furniture with museums calling from round the world for his opinion and that was only something he took up in retirement. Now he’s bed bound, can’t speak any intelligible words and needs a full time carer as he can do nothing himself. It’s a heart breaking disease. No survivors and no treatment. He’s happy in himself and it’s a privilege I get to have him live with me but it’s been a real battle to get the help he needs even when he’s paying for it all from his hard earned savings.
Your health is your real treasure in this life so I do need to lose weight recognising that fact.
xx
oh that truly is heartbreaking, you must be one super strong woman to even cope for a day!1 -
Hi 57 here and live in Calif. Lurked off and on last year, got off track with health issues in 2017 and 2018, even though kept telling myself to get going. Word for 2019 is CONSISTENCY.
Jan challenge YES !4 -
Hi! I'm 35 and trying to lose 40lbs. There are a lot of things that I need to change to be able to accomplish that and I need the accountability or I am unable to do it. So here we go. I am going to set a goal for tomorrow, since it is 9:30pm and not a realistic time to start a goal today. I want to drink 8 glasses of water tomorrow. Thank you!4
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frenchfancy2014 wrote: »Thanks Bex. He has a rapid dementia. Two years ago he was presenting round the country and a world authority on arts and crafts furniture with museums calling from round the world for his opinion and that was only something he took up in retirement. Now he’s bed bound, can’t speak any intelligible words and needs a full time carer as he can do nothing himself. It’s a heart breaking disease. No survivors and no treatment. He’s happy in himself and it’s a privilege I get to have him live with me but it’s been a real battle to get the help he needs even when he’s paying for it all from his hard earned savings.
Your health is your real treasure in this life so I do need to lose weight recognising that fact.
xx
I am so so sorry for all that you are going through. Our parents are so special to us ... I lost both my parents like 20 yrs ago, but still remember the day as if it were yesterday. I also lost 4 siblings, so I know all too well the pain you are going through. But you are looking at all this is a loving way ... you are fortunate in that your father lives with you ... these precious moments you will never forget. When my mother passed away from cancer, I cared for her the last 6 weeks of her life. I know it will be very hard for you when that time comes, but I hope and pray you will have many many days with your father. You are so right ... our health is all that matters. Prayers and Hugs to you. We are all here for you if you ever need to "talk"1 -
Hi! I'm 35 and trying to lose 40lbs. There are a lot of things that I need to change to be able to accomplish that and I need the accountability or I am unable to do it. So here we go. I am going to set a goal for tomorrow, since it is 9:30pm and not a realistic time to start a goal today. I want to drink 8 glasses of water tomorrow. Thank you!
That is a good start!0 -
JFT, Fri
1. log all food
Today was a day of cleaning, and super busy. But ... right after I post here I am going to "attempt" to log what I eat. Hubby and I ended up going out for Mexican ... so it will be a guess, and I know I most likely am way over my calories. Especially since I did not get to the gym. But ... I am OK... I felt in control, and only ate 1/2 of the chimigiana that I ordered (the margarita calories do not count, right 
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2. mindful eating
3. take down christmas decorations ... inside and outside
4. clean house so I can have the weekend free (suppose to be in the 50s and 60s!!!
5. work on business tax stuff
6. mindful eating - guess I listed this twice! Must have been tired last nite LOL
7. DRINK WATER!!!!!!!!!!! Operation Red Cup -- January Challenge
January Challenge -- Red cup challenge - 8+ glasses of water
Jan 4
JFt, saturday
1. go to the gym
2. log all food
3. make wise choices -- going out to eat with a friend, so choose a salad..
4. eat lightly during the day to make up for today
5. january challenge - 8+ glasses water
6. get back on here .. be accountable1 -
@frenchfancy2014 - My Dad passed from lung cancer. He was diagnosed on June 11 2012 and passed December 9th if that year. I was very fortunate to be able to get home twice in those very short months. In August husband, 2 adult daughters, 1 son in law and 11 month old Grandson went to have a vow renewal for my daughter who had been married the year before here in Alberta where none of the family could attend.
In November I was told I should come home and flew down within the week. The day after I arrived Dad had a spell and went into the hospital. It was the most devastating thing I have ever dealt with. Cancer literally eats away at a person and those images are so hard to get out of my head.
My heart hurts for you dealing with a Father with dementia. My Mom has Alzheimer’s and my biggest fear is that I won’t get home before she forgets me. She is considered early onset as she wasn’t 70 when she started showing signs. My Brother has the burden of making all of the decisions and had the care until last December when she went into a nursing home.
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This is my favourite picture of my Dad it was taken in 2007 by a cousin of mine. It truly captured the twinkle in his eye that was always there.
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@toalijasa @faebert Thank you, both.
My daughter was better, yesterday, and got shot that she really needed to have. Also, she saw ob/gyn high risk doctor.
JFT 1/4/19 Friday
*Red cup challenge- but 4 cups will be acceptable for me. That is how poor I am at drinking water. Just 4 cups daily is HUGE for me.
Let's all make it a great day!!
Elbee1
Keep us updated about your daughter. So glad she is better.
Re: water consumption. I, too, started out at a much lower amount of water when I began last year. I have now worked my way up to 8 cups, although I usually am calling it a win at 6. It takes a bit of time but I truly saw benefits.
I started out small and increased every couple of days.
I drink to cups first thing in the morning and then I try to get a couple of more cups in before noon. This way I only have 2-4 more to go, depending on what I am reaching for.
I count herbal tea without sugar as a water amount.
I do keep a glass out on the island to remind me to drink water
And just do it!!!4 -
Hugs @frenchfancy2014 - sounds like a tough time.
@snowflake1968 your dad looks like a kind man in that photo. Lovely memory.2 -
Up early this morning to workout before I have to get the kids up and ready for an early pickup by their dad. Yesterday was hectic and I ended up skipping usual mealtimes/ grabbing a snack lunch late and then was overtired and hungry last night so made some poor decisions. But I actually feel quite positive today as I thought through the reasons and have now got more than information to keep me on track. I must remember that I need to eat regularly. Between exercise, chores and little sleep etc I have a super busy life and I need to fuel it properly. When I let the tank get completely empty it’s understandable that my body cries out for high calorie, low nutrient food. And willpower can’t always fight what is a natural physical survival instinct. So I am moving on with more knowledge and hopefully power to look after myself properly.
Friday goals recap
- morning workout ✅
- Finish laundry ✅
- Older daughter’s room ✅
- Take clothes to charity shop/recycling bank
- Take instruments back to rental shops ✅
- Kids pack for weekend with their dad ✅
- Wash kids hair ❎
- Email lawyer ❎
- Meet N for coffee in the afternoon/ walk with kids ✅
- Health food store❎
- Online grocery shop ✅
- Stay mindful in the evening - re-read 2019 goals❎
- Early night ❎
Saturday goals
- morning workout
- Get kids up and wash hair before their dad arrives (he never does it and they always come back to me a bedraggled and often a bit grubby mess 🙄
- Email lawyer
- Put away last laundry load
- Health food store/ groceries
- See bf in the evening
- Stay mindful- re-read 2019 goals
- Water! Jan challenge
Have a lovely start to the weekend all x
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I didn't post my jft's today. But I did get my 6 cups of water in. I'm like Bex, I tray and get 2-4 in before noon, sometimes by 8!
I did not exercise but I did clean the house so I had some activity
Did this month's budget. Will discuss with the hubs tomorrow and then begin on the yearly budget.
Logged my food---was over by 225 calories...oh wait, I had two glasses of wine. Okay so golly gee I think I'm just gonna call DO OVER!!! (Yikes, that was awful...I was not taking every bite captive)
JfT, tomorrow!
TAKE EVERY BITE CAPTIVE
No al-kee-hall
Work on yearly budget goals
Work on yearly goals
Meal planning for the week
Drink 6-8 cups of water
Exercise
Write in prayer journal
Be grateful---and write it down!
Peace and joy!3 -
This might not be needed...but we can give it a whirl...
What if we each contribute one recipe for a healthy but tasty meal in two weeks? So, this first time would be for meals beginning Monday the 14th. This would give us time to post the recipes and shop for them. If at least 7 people participate that would be a week's worth! If there's more then we have choices!!!
I like to cook and I like trying new dishes. But I don't like researching them.
If no one is interested that's fine and dandy. I'll just stick with allrecipes....
If you want to give it a go:
List the nutritional value, if possible (MFP has a neat option where you can enter the ingredients and voila! it will provide the nutrients.)
Don't worry about allergies. If someone's allergic to something in the menu then oh well. They move to another one.
Links to a recipe are welcome.
Please only share one meal each week. If your meal has more than one recipe, great!
I'll share mine tomorrow
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Did it! Only one drink this Friday night! Tomorrow is very busy AND I will get in a workout.3
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Just for today, I did 30 minutes zumba for the first time, it was fun!5
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January 4th:
-Get to the gym 👍
-Walk 30 mins 👍
-Stay in the green 👍
I really didn't want to go to the gym this morning, it was a struggle and a half!! But honestly the accountability of knowing I put it on here helped motivate me.
January 5th:
-Get to the gym
-Walk 30 mins
-Stay in the green3 -
January 5th: 60 min of walking. Eating within calorie deficit.3
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Saturday 5 Jan
Neighbours are coming to dinner tonight so plan, shop and cook a meal that does not take me too far into the red
No alcohol before the meal
Log accurately, drink water as well as wine with my meal
Water challenge
Meet Fitbit excercise goals
Laundry
Tidy 10 items away
Clean and tidy 1 kitchen cupboard3 -
So as you've all guessed I've had a bumpy start to the year which has affected my general goals. but I want to get right back into it before I get used to doing not doing it! it's going to take a lot of effort on my part!
the kids are doing my head in today. they're just bring so loud! they have no concept of their own noise. when they talk theyre only like a meter away yet they speak as if I'm 50 meters away or deaf!
ive got them clambering all over me, Casey included!!!
youd think after 5 years of having kids and waking up early I would be a morning person by now but ohhhhh no.
just typing this Casey has gone to sit on the dog..3 -
I'm not even lying lol...
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Today I will go to the gym, meet my water goals and stay within my calorie limit.3
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Checking in from Friday
1. Therapy exercises. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Log 1 item. Send D to library to pick up book on hold.
2. Head to tech fair. Check on IXL account with math dept. Plan assessments for unit 1. Set up class website for E2. Update Goodreads. Duo. Type Unit 1 plans. CALL S1 PARENTS.
3. English II: Print syllabus. Print S1 notes file. Copy survey. Print Personal Prologue. Need to practice subject/object pronouns (my friend and I / my friend and me). Need to practice title capitalization and major/minor title formatting. Need to practice S/V agreement with there is / there are. List of Caesar vocab. Check on syllabus, standards, other supplies. Compare roster to completed summer projects!
4. English I: Write Unit 1 plan. Need practice with quoting & paraphrasing sources, identifying claims that would need support, use of last names for reference, and capitalization practice (common/proper nouns, titles), as well as major vs minor titles. Put books under desks.
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.
6. Write blog post. Lang8 journal entry. Pay for new term. Plan article on building up to public speaking for EJ. Pull audio files from CDs.
7. Therapy exercises. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 9:45; devices off by 10:00. Set up new credit card at Y tomorrow.
JFT Saturday
1. Therapy exercises. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Log 1 item.
2. Leave for Y by 8:30. Update the account with the new credit card.
3. Strength class. Treadmill. Zumba. Duo. Contact B. Check in with parents.
4. Put laundry away. Update grocery list. Saag. Meringue cookies. Lang8 journal entry. Blog post.
5. Pull audio files from CDs. List assessments for English I and compare to standards.
6. Therapy exercises. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 9:45; devices off by 10:00.
Scale goalsEnd of 2017: 174.6
End of 2018: 189.2
Today: 189.0
Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut1. Go to Mac store and see if they can retrieve the files off the iMac. Look for an "ugly Christmas sweater" and a long-haired doll at thrift stores. Practice French braiding.
2. Create vocabulary lists for each unit that come from the texts used: Animal Farm, Julius Caesar, Wes Moore, I Am Malala. 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. Regular: 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). Honors: practice subject/object pronouns (my friend and I / my friend and me).
3. Connect standards to assignments and include them in titles and in gradebook.
4. Develop writing mini-unit. Review scholarly research on 5PE. (I think I can have this as an intro to the research unit so that they also get exposure to how quotes are integrated and cited.) 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. Fix laptop bag. Find a recipe for squash soup that looks good.
8. 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 Design for How People Learn (Julie Dirksen), On Writing (Stephen King), Dying for a Paycheck (Robin Hardman), The Prince (tr. Tim Parks, Russell Price, Harvey Mansfield, or Robert Adams). Check on alternate translations for The Prince.
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Hmmm I guess i didnt post goals yesterday? I think i typed them out but didnt post because i came home and did laundry and chores because i thought i had made goals hahaha. So today!
1. Finish laundry
2. Put away laundry
3. Smoothie for breakfast
4. Waters!
5. DH quality time
6. Farm visit for sausage, cheddar, and Jersey cream
7. Salad with veggie burger for lunch
8. Log all food2 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »This is my favourite picture of my Dad it was taken in 2007 by a cousin of mine. It truly captured the twinkle in his eye that was always there.
Super pic. Can see why it’s your favourite. Special. Xxx0 -
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Hi 57 here and live in Calif. Lurked off and on last year, got off track with health issues in 2017 and 2018, even though kept telling myself to get going. Word for 2019 is CONSISTENCY.
Jan challenge YES !
Love your term ‘ lurking’ - that so captures what I did last year! So instead let’s lurk on here in 2019 and turn lurking into positive 🤣😇2 -
Up early this morning to workout before I have to get the kids up and ready for an early pickup by their dad. Yesterday was hectic and I ended up skipping usual mealtimes/ grabbing a snack lunch late and then was overtired and hungry last night so made some poor decisions. But I actually feel quite positive today as I thought through the reasons and have now got more than information to keep me on track. I must remember that I need to eat regularly. Between exercise, chores and little sleep etc I have a super busy life and I need to fuel it properly. When I let the tank get completely empty it’s understandable that my body cries out for high calorie, low nutrient food. And willpower can’t always fight what is a natural physical survival instinct. So I am moving on with more knowledge and hopefully power to look after myself properly.
Friday goals recap
- morning workout ✅
- Finish laundry ✅
- Older daughter’s room ✅
- Take clothes to charity shop/recycling bank
- Take instruments back to rental shops ✅
- Kids pack for weekend with their dad ✅
- Wash kids hair ❎
- Email lawyer ❎
- Meet N for coffee in the afternoon/ walk with kids ✅
- Health food store❎
- Online grocery shop ✅
- Stay mindful in the evening - re-read 2019 goals❎
- Early night ❎
Saturday goals
- morning workout
- Get kids up and wash hair before their dad arrives (he never does it and they always come back to me a bedraggled and often a bit grubby mess 🙄
- Email lawyer
- Put away last laundry load
- Health food store/ groceries
- See bf in the evening
- Stay mindful- re-read 2019 goals
- Water! Jan challenge
Have a lovely start to the weekend all x
It’s nice that you had a good visit with your ex MIL. Too many in your shoes wouldn’t make the effort. The children lose when that happens.0
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