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

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  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,217 Member
    edited March 2019
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    nlmackey98 wrote: »
    Sorry about this in and out thing I've had going on. I really like being a part of this community, and it's healthy for me.


    Instead of blowing off today, like the rest, I got back on schedule and ate a protein bar for breakfast. I have to eat something in the morning to keep me from eating everything in sight (all day). Lunch was in line with my goals. I'm not sure what dinner will hold, but I did ask hubby not to make ice cream...

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    You are doing a great job ... getting back on track! So proud of you! I was the same way this weekend though .. binging on ice cream cake, easter candy, donuts, etc. And like you, I struggle with the back and forth. But ... you are still here, and that is a victory! You are not giving up! We are so happy to have you part of this community! This is what this is about ... good or bad... we are all here for the same reasons. If losing weight was easy, we all know what to do. But .. truth is .. is is not easy! This is why we need each other, because we are not alone.

    But you are not giving up .... and that is a success!
  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
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    mytime6630 wrote: »
    Monday Weigh In

    "DISCIPLINE"[/i]. Because I know that is what I need ... the discipline to do mindful eating, the discipline to look up calories ahead of time, the discipline to get to the gym regularly, the discipline to drink my water, and the discipline to never give up.[/i][/b]


    Weekly Weigh - in
    5'11" tall
    67 yrs old
    Goal weight: 170

    Year 2017
    Jan 1: 217
    Feb 1: 211
    March 1: 205.4
    April 1: 202.6
    May 1: 204.6
    June 1: 200.4
    July 1: 199.2
    August 1: 195.6
    Sept 1: 192.8
    October 1: 191.8
    November 1: 187.7
    December 1: 193.5

    Year 2018
    January 1: 195.5
    Feb 1 : 190.2
    March 1 : 193.6
    April 1: 197.6
    May 1: 197.2
    June 1: 194.6
    July 1: 189.8
    August 1: 190.7
    Sept 1: 194.7
    October 1: 196.6
    November 5: 200.1
    December 3: 200.0
    Dec 15: 207

    Every year from Halloween until New Years I seem to gain weight. It is a combination of seasonal depression/ missing loved ones (having lost 4 of my siblings who I was very close to), and just missing the big family get togethers. Upset with myself, but I feel uncontrollable in this ... this is one of my main goals to learn this new year.

    Year 2019

    January 1, 2019: 206
    Feb 1, 2019: 201.6
    Feb 8: 206.6 --- my own fault.
    Feb 25: 204.2
    March 4: 205 - joined WW for 3 months to kick start my weight loss.
    March 11: 201.4
    March 25: 198.6

    Non-scale related goals 2019:
    1. learn how to stop/control binge eating
    2. learn how to manage stress/emotional eating
    3. keep up a gratitude journal everyday
    4. consistently learn and be better at planning meals for the week .... make this a regular thing to do
    5. consistently continue with exercising 5x a week. Be more confident in how I look.
    6. make drinking water a daily habit ... not something I have to work at.
    7. Reach my goal weight .... then learn how to maintain it!! -- DO not gain weight at the end of the year!

    Weight goals 2019:
    Feb: 200 -- Almost made this goal!
    March: 195
    April: 190 -- 1st Mini Goal in time for our 43rd wedding anniversary!!
    May: 185
    June: 180 -- 2nd mini goal
    July: 175-- 4th of July party at our sons
    August: 170 -- GOAL REACHED!!!!

    Hi Sister! I'm so proud of your numbers. Most of all, I'm so proud and thankful to be your sister. You
    have done great things, even when you're not feeling like you are. You carry so much on your shoulders
    and you're showing up and inspiring us daily. You're a powerful woman. And an amazing Wife, Mom,
    and SISTER! You're the essence of this thread, the sweet fragrance of hope, courage, and love.
    Thank you! 👏👏👏💝🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
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    PackerfaninGB - sorry you and hubby are disagreeing about Maddie. I think she has brought you a lot of joy and you I hope you can work out the disagreement.
    You did well yesterday! I hope your stepdad has a good report.

    Faebert - what a huge victory for you. It must feel so good.

    Clicketykeys - I’m glad to see you took a bit of a break this weekend. I hope that she does do the observations this week, that way you have it done and not hanging over your head.

    My daughter when she was in Grade 2 had a teacher that was very old school and made her start disliking school a lot! It was a terrible year. One day the Principal, who was my principal in elementary came to observe the class. Lauryn’s teacher had all of the students reading to her, but she never asked Lauryn too. The principal questioned the teacher, she said Lauryn is an excellent reader and reading at a grade 5 level, I don’t need to mark her. The principal then started every couple of weeks having Lauryn read to him. I was always thankful for him taking that time and making Lauryn’s last 2-3 months of grade 2 special for her.

    AJB1014 - I’m glad to see you post and tell us how you are doing. I assumed you must be very busy. I need to do a good clean and decluttering too. I was going to do that Saturday and got sidetracked.
    It just feel nice to have the bills getting caught up.

    Mytime6630 - Hugs. How far away do your grandsons live? It was my biggest regret moving away from NB taking the girls from their grandparents. I always felt so guilty about it, still do.
    Sorry it was me that posted the doughnuts. I made them because I was thinking about my Grandmother. I sent a dozen home with the Grands yesterday and took close to a dozen to Kaitlyn and Brodey, still too many here in the house. But really it was the dough I liked most.

    Cschmitz110515 - your day of antique shopping sounds wonderful! I keep telling my hubby he would enjoy it if he went with me. My daughter and I are going to a big Antique show in April. I really wish I would have a job and paycheque before then.

    @Snowflake1968 I love ya bunches and bunches! You're always mindful of everyone and thoughtful, and supportive!
    Hugs my Sister!👏👏💝🌹
  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
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    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. is my MFP weigh-in 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)
    12/29/18 = 159.5 stayed 1-5-anything over holidays & vacation
    01/05/19 = 157.5
    01/12 = 158.0 Frenzy on the Fox 5K 1/11 with friends ~ not timed / MapMyWalk 54:19
    01/19 = 158.0 maintained even with evening snacking & skipped workouts
    01/26 = 157.5
    02/02 = 158.5 hubby's traditional bday dinner + leftovers + evening snacking ~ oops
    02/09 = 158.5 ok with no gain / Seroogy's Valentine 5K 48:34:89 & ave. pace 15:89 in below zero temps & icy mile 2
    02/16 = 158.0
    02/23 = 160.0 oops... deserved, net cals & sodium def red prior 3 days. Annual physical 2/26 159.6 fully clothed.
    03/02 = 159.5
    03/09 = 157.5
    03/16 = 158.0 feeling unwell & no workouts all week
    03/23 = 157.5 finally feeling better

    “Start by doing what’s necessary, then what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” Francis of Assisi


    @cschmitz110515 I love you and your enthusiasm! Thanks for being my Sister💖🌹👏👏👏
  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
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    AJB1014 wrote: »
    JFT Sunday
    1. Rest :)
    2. Log all food >:)
    3. Drink 3 waters before bed >:)
    4. Be positive and kind :)
    5. Make lunches for tomorrow >:)
    6. Pick out clothes >:)
    7. Bed by 9:30 :)

    Hey all - so I've been pretty quiet. But always routing you all on! Adjusting to the 60 hour work week has been okay. I'm getting up in the mornings pretty painlessly which is a surprise. But the evenings are a battle to stay awake after chores and dinner so I havent really been fighting it and falling asleep on the couch around 8:30. I'm feeling a tiny tickle in my throat and a dull achey headache - so I need to pick up some elderberry syrup as I've been out for 2 weeks and it hopefully that nips it in the bud. Things I'd like to get done around the house are piling up a bit - but I'm trying my best to find balance. I know that keeping the kitchen clean and laundry moving are two things that eliminate a lot of "worry" for me. So I'm trying to focus on that - but I need to find the time to squeeze in spring cleaning among all of this - but one thing at a time! The bills are close to being caught up - so that makes all the work feel pretty worth while. I'll start making a pile for things that I can donate/toss - a good declutter always helps motivate me!

    JFT Monday
    1. Log all food
    2. Drink 2 waters before noon, another 3 after
    3. Pick up Sambucol at Walmart on way home
    4. Cook dinner at home
    5. Be positive and kind
    6. Leave for chem training by 11:40
    7. Empty dishwasher
    8. Wipe down counter tops
    9. Load of laundry
    10. Put away clothes on dresser
    11. Update this list later.
    @AJB1014
    I love you Sister... Hugs, and then more hugs.😃💝 👏👏
  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
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    What A mess... Wrong post... How can I delete that post?

    Don't delete it, it made me laugh :D

    Although it also made me despair that is is NOT halfway to the weekend... :'(

    @bookmeister86 I love you so😃🌹
  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
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    LAUREN DAIGLE... SONG: "YOU SAY"
    I think of all of you when I listen to her song.
    I carry all of you inside me. I love all of you.
    Thank You Sisters/Brothers💝
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
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    Monday 26 March

    Log accurately :) think so!
    Stay in the green :) hope so but an unexpected dinner guest meant I cooked apple crumble and custard for desert and it would have been rude not to eat some! Will see what the scale says tomorrow
    5 fruit and veg :)
    Fitbit goals :)
    January challenge :)
    February challenge :)
    March challenge 3 mile walk with stunning scenery and no rain!

  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,785 Member
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    @maryrobinson40 - you were busy. I love all of your comments and encouragement for all of us. Love you too Sister!

    @nlmackey98 - I don’t think you need to apologize from popping in and out. You have been struggling and we’ve all been there. It’s nice to see you back.
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,568 Member
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    Hey everyone! I am between classes right now, so that will (hopefully) give me a chance to get caught up with my teaching stuff. Back to the not eating everything in sight. My husband is such a lovely man... how do you say no to fresh, homemade bread? WITH FRESH, HOMEMADE CHEESE?

    Totally worth it. Once again, progress has been set back significantly. Darnit.
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,348 Member
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    Hey everyone! I am between classes right now, so that will (hopefully) give me a chance to get caught up with my teaching stuff. Back to the not eating everything in sight. My husband is such a lovely man... how do you say no to fresh, homemade bread? WITH FRESH, HOMEMADE CHEESE?

    Totally worth it. Once again, progress has been set back significantly. Darnit.

    Oh my gosh! I could NOT say no to fresh homemade bread with fresh homemade cheese! That sounds like a little piece of Heaven right there!

    My husband made a Door County cherry pie today. OMG....it's sitting on the counter taunting me. :#
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,348 Member
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    nlmackey98 wrote: »
    Sorry about this in and out thing I've had going on. I really like being a part of this community, and it's healthy for me. I don't honestly know if I'm back or just visiting, but today is better than yesterday or the 2 previous weeks. Yesterday was kind of good, I ate too much and I didn't shower or change out of my PJs, but I did get up and work around the house instead of lying on the couch. Even ran down the road yelling for my SIL's dog, that escaped from our fenced backyard. I'm sure the neighbors were amused.

    Sweetie, you could disappear and only pop on a few times a year, and we would remember and welcome you! Please don't feel any pressure or feel like you "have" to post every day to be part of this community. We all go at our own pace, have our own ups and downs, temptations, bad days, vacations, or what-have-you. I'm really happy to see you, and you are welcome and encouraged to hop on whenever you can or want to. But there is no pressure or judgement here.... Just know we all care and we're all here for you! xoxo
  • PackerFanInGB
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    cory17 wrote: »
    @PackerFanInGB Good luck with a fence! (and Maddie). There is no way to measure the joy a pet gives. My dh says almost the exact same thing about our 2 chickens and dog (tater). My son would babysit them, but we never go anywhere anyway. I think he is happiest on the couch.

    EXACTLY! Maddie gives me unconditional hugs and kisses and I just love her. She isn't going anywhere! She gives me such joy... I have a nice place to take her if we travel and it's not expensive, but like you said...we never go anywhere either! My husband also likes his recliner and TV. I will be getting a fence. I have given in and just went along with other changes he made around here...this time I get to have something done that i want! :smile:

    P.S. Tater is an AWESOME name! LOVE it! :mrgreen:
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,217 Member
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    JFT, Mon
    1. log all food :)
    2. concentrate on mindful eating :)
    3. protein every meal and snack :)
    4. jan challenge = 8+ water :)
    5. feb challenge - only1 nite time snack ... and make it be a fruit or hard boiled egg. No popcorn! :) Had 1 cup of red grapes ... and ate them very slowly!!
    6. mar challenge - 15 minutes outside :) Went on a 1 mile walk ... but even though temps were in the 50s, felt so cold because of the wind.
    7. try and go to the gym later today :/ if I don't go in the morning... I just don't go. So going to try for tomorrow morning, and get back into that routine.
    8. be positive :)
    9. finish baby quilt for my friend!!HAve to get this done ... baby was born feb 1st!! :/ Working on it ... only have the borders and binding left to do!

    JFT, TUe
    1. go to the gym
    2. mindful eating -- no, the candy taste will only last a few seconds, so don't get into it. (I am not going to be throwing it away, otherwise I'll just buy more for my daughter for easter).
    3. jan challenge -8+ c water
    4. feb challenge - 1 nite time snack
    5. mar challenge - 15 minute walk minimum
    6. protein with every meal and snack

  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
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    Hugs @nlmackey98. Look after yourself x
    Way to go getting back on track @mytime6630!
    @clicketykeys I would not be able to resist homemade bread either! Mouth is watering...
    @PackerFanInGB good for you! Pets can make such a different to physical and mental health.
    @maryrobinson40 hugs and love to our cheerleader

    Anyone I’ve missed - hugs and high fives. Hang in there all - spring is sprinting! X
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
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    Am rushing this morning so quick goal post.

    Monday goals recap:
    - morning workout ✅
    - Book exercise classes for the week ✅
    - pack veggies for snacks ✅
    - buy milk on way to work ✅
    - water! Avoid tiredness snacking ✅
    - home lunchtime for car and shake ✅
    - book hair appointments for Easter holidays ❎
    - girls’ hair wash post swimming ✅
    - bed by 9:30 ❎

    Tuesday goals:
    - morning workout ✅
    - pack veggie snack and squash for work
    - cash for kids snack after school - remind re timing walk to school for maths homework
    - buy biscuits for workshop host on way to work
    - set up trestle tables in hall for workshop
    - water! Avoid tiredness hunger
    - home lunchtime for car and shake
    - leave handover ready for cover teacher tomorrow
    - leave meeting early to go to kids’ school presentation
    - bed by 9

    Will catch up with you all this evening x
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
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    Tuesday 26 March

    Log accurately
    Stay in the green
    Fitbit excercise goals
    January challenge
    February challenge
    March challenge

    Our B&B guest will be joining us for an evening meal - I need to think of a suitable dessert to follow salmon.
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
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    Yesterday's commitments:

    - Log everything I eat :smile:
    - Stick to food plan :/ Had 2 gin & tonics to celebrate boyfriend getting a pay rise. Ok, that was the excuse for the gin and tonic...
    - Be in the green :smile:
    - 4 bottles water :smile:
    - Exercise DVD :smile:
    - No eating whilst standing :neutral: Had one duck slice whilst washing up, fed to me by the boyfriend
    - Savour every bite :neutral:
    - Monitor fullness after each meal :/ Forgot, again!
    - Talk back to sabotaging thoughts :neutral: Didn't actually have any (except for the gin, where obviously the thoughts won)
    - Give myself credit! :neutral: Forgot again!
    - 45 minute lunch break :smile:
    - Meditate :smile:
    - Stay positive :smile:
    - 2+ of French book, article, podcast :smile:
    - Finish work by 6.30pm :/ 7pm
    - French notes :smile:
    - Finances/bus ticket :smile:
    - Gratitude journal :smile:
    - Lights off by 11 :smiley:


    Today's commitments:

    - Log everything I eat
    - Stick to food plan - order planned food & drink choices when eating out
    - Stay within maintenance
    - 3+ bottles water

    - No eating whilst standing
    - Savour every bite
    - Monitor fullness after each meal
    - Talk back to sabotaging thoughts
    - Give myself credit!

    - 45+ minute lunch break
    - Meditate
    - Stay positive
    - 2+ of French book, article, podcast
    - Leave work on time to meet friend
    - Train home at 22.45

    Weekly calorie balance: 100 in Greece

    Words for 2019: Mindful Moderation

    How I practised Mindful Moderation yesterday: By not snacking (except on duck slice)
  • Elbee1
    Elbee1 Posts: 2,029 Member
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    3/25/19 Mon.
    *Weigh: 154.4 lbs. yay!
    *Minimum 4 8 oz glasses of water 🙂
    *Stay in Green :)
    *Find way to work in exercise consistently :(
    *Be in bed by midnight :(

    JFT 3/26/19 Tues.
    Weight:
    *4 glasses of water
    *stay in green
    *do some meal planning
    *work in exercise
    *Be in bed by midnight--I KNOW THAT I'LL START DOING THIS ONE OF THESE DAYS! lol.


  • Elbee1
    Elbee1 Posts: 2,029 Member
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    Well, it's tukrning to spring finally! The yard is muddy and there is evidence we have a dog EVERYWHERE the snow melts! DH and I are at odds right now. I want to put up a chain link fence so I can let her out without putting her on a chain. She got away from me yesterday and took off....I chased her for 20 minutes to try to get her back. He doesn't want to put up a fence. He wants me to get rid of Maddie. So yeah...there's that. I understand where he is coming from...he wants us to be able to take off and go places without worrying about the dog being left at home for long periods of time or having to board her. But in my defense, I paid attention last year when we didn't have a dog to see how much our life changed and it didn't at all. We didn't go anywhere. We barely even went fishing for half the day. So yeah...there's that too.


    [*] Start going through magazines and begin decluttering. (I have a serious problem hoarding magazines. I get probably 6 of them a month by subscription and pile them up and never read them. It's silly and I need to do something with them. Crazy old magazine lady...)
    [*] Bedtime routine: In bed at 8:00, unplugged by 9:00, reading until 10:00, lights out. Set alarm for 5:30 and actually get up at 5:30. Take dog for morning walk before getting ready for work. (Okay...let's face it. I will fail at this. BUT, it is my goal for April to adapt this habit, so you'll see it on here every day until I start doing it.)
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    Have a wonderful Sunday!

    Oh, I just wanna hug you!!!
    Yes, I understand about Maddie. There is no money to compensate for a dog's love.
    I used to have a problem with magazines, too. I finally just had to stop the subscriptions... Told myself that there is an endless supply of things to read on-line on almost any subject. And, I could go to the store & buy one, if I really wanted to. It was hard to give up the community small type newspaper from where I used to live that was paid for by my parents... and my Mom had trouble understanding why since she was paying for it and knew I'd like to keep up with friends and family in the community. But, after stockpiling them and not reading them for a couple years... finally succeeded in stopping them.

    As you know, I have a bedtime goal, too, but have NOT been achieving it. Maybe twice in the past couple months. But, I'm determined to get it and other goals down in April. April will be a good month for both of us. We can do it!!!

    I hope the surgery went well. How is he doing?