JUST FOR TODAY -- One Day at a Time .... Daily commitment thread for 2019
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JFT - Thursday April 18 - DETERMINED
2L of water - 🙂
Calories in green - 👿
Walk 1 Mile - 🙂
Plank Challenge - 👿
5 Fruits and Veggies - 5/5
Only 1 evening Snack - 👿
5 something at bathroom break - 🙂
Write in Journal -🙂
Do not disappoint myself, be conscious of my choices - 😩
JFT - Friday April 19 - DETERMINED
2L of water
Calories in green
Walk 1 Mile
Plank Challenge
5 Fruits and Veggies
Only 1 evening Snack
5 something at bathroom break
Write in Journal
Do not disappoint myself, be conscious of my choices
Yesterday was a fairly decent day at least for everything but food intake. I have thought of a couple of things to do to keep me busy in the evenings after Rodger goes to bed to avoid snacking.
Today we are going to go with Kaitlyn to order the suit for Rodger for the wedding. After that he is picking the kids up and bringing them home while I go Easter shopping with Lauryn.
I wasn’t going to do anything this year but have decided I will do a couple small things and I’ll have a smaller dinner on Sunday. I am going to talk to both girls today. Lauryn works until 500 but I would like to do something.
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Nlmackey98- I wish there was something I could say or do to help you. I think you are incredibly strong and it shows how much you are fighting. Hugs to you, I’m so happy you have a wonderful husband by your side. Having matching socks when you have a male and kids in the house is a huge accomplishment! Have a water to celebrate!
Hellerhoneybee - it’s a trick figuring out what works and what doesn’t isn’t it? I followed a thing years ago where you only ate when you started feeling hunger pangs. You ate from a smaller plate and put your fork down between bites. When you started to feel full you stopped. I found that worked well for me. I don’t know why I stopped. Now that I’m typing this I realize the only time I feel hunger now is in the mornings. I need to get back to that again.
Layfayetteanna - I think everything to do with weight loss is a battle. It’s so easy to overeat or become lax and so hard to stay dedicated. You can knock those 10 pounds off, you did it before. Boredom is my killer in the evenings too.
Korina75 - maybe I should be getting dressed everyday. My mother and Grandmother’s always dressed every morning whether they stayed home or went out. They would not be happy with my decision not to. If I did I might feel more energetic though. I think I’ll start doing that. Have fun with your kids today.
Bex953172 - hope you feel better soon.
Faebert- I love your description of your run this morning. You sound so happy! If I were you I would avoid the BF if it was going to ruin my mood and not enhance it.
Johicks - Hugs. It sounds like you did a lot of reflecting to figure that all out. You should give yourself a pat on the back for thinking it through. Love that meme.
Clicketykeys - Hugs to you too, I think you’re fabulous too and I hope the boss you have sees it or moves to another school and you get someone that loves and appreciates you.
Aubyshortcake - is your business open on Good Friday, here it is a Stat Holiday so a lot of businesses are closed.
AJB1014 - you and I have a lot of the same traits. When my hubby is in a mood it affects me terribly, then we end up in an argument because “I’m allowed to be in a mood once in a while and you know, Tracey, the whole world doesn’t revolve around you”. It’s just a bad cycle. I hope you both have better days today.
Mizzlegant87 - just start commenting and you are added.5 -
@Snowflake1968 OMG I'm laughing right now because that same conversation could have happened at my house. Definitely a lot in common between us! Happy almost Easter to you and your family!2
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So far behind again on reading the posts!! What a active group!
Posting my goals, again ... just simple things.
JFt, Friday
1. fish fry ... only 2 pieces of fish, and count out 10 french fries, and then stop
2. mindful eating. (Unlike last nite, where I got into the jelly beans!)
3. walk tonite after dinner
4. have only 1 orange for snack tonite
5. get out summer clothes, and put away most of my winter stuff. Even though it is cold today, sunday suppose to be near 80. But crazy weather... so I'll keep both out
6. positive thought
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lafayettenana wrote: »About 400 in the green yesterday. Down 1.2 pounds for the week. No snacking after dinner really paying off. I am going to bed to read earlier as I'm bored at night.
JFT
Great job on the weight loss!! I find that nite time snacking is my biggest hurdle. I do great all day long, its the evenings that get me. I try and keep busy, but like last nite, if I am tired, I want to eat. But you are doing great!2 -
nlmackey98 wrote: »Positive thought:
I’ve done 4 loads of laundry and every sock had a match! Go me!
This is a positive thought!! I have a whole trash bag of my daughter socks ... with no matches!! Where do they go!!1 -
Happy Easter Extended Family of Gorgeous Sisters!!!
I won't be on this weekend... Will miss you.4 -
JFT Thurs
7. Wear makeup
not sure why I made this a goal?
12. Be positive and kind
DH was in a mood - I need to face these with love instead of retreating into myself
13. Bed by 9:30
14. Update this list later DH's mood affected my whole evening - need to work on some grounding
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Wearing makeup is a great goal! Even though I work out of my home, everyday I do wear makeup and fix my hair. It just helps me to feel better.
Isn't is amazing how someone's else's mood can affect our own. Yesterday hubby was in a tired, somewhat depressed mood. He said he was bored (even though we have work to do). I know when I am depressed, nothing sounds like fun to do. I kept suggesting we go out for a walk, or run to the mall, or even go to the hardware store. But all he wanted to do was sit and do nothing. I found myself so down yesterday, and as a result, way overate. And I even woke up feeling good in the morning. Like you, I have to figure out a way not to let someone's else's mood affect my own!2 -
Hi guys!
Just a quick update. Matt seems to be feeling better today. Not great but well enough to go back to work tomorrow. He has Sunday and Monday off so if it's too much for him he will have two days of rest. He dropped off some samples for testing yesterday so hopefully that will give us some answers.
I got the email this morning that I am officially hired as a Substitute Paraprofessional. I got my login credentials for the portal where I will be able to get assignments. The 4 districts I can work in are all on Spring Break next week so I have another week off before I can actually start. I am super excited but also incredibly nervous. I am going to meet with my friend who is a full-time Para and pick her brain about what to expect.
I hope everyone is having a really good day. It is simply beautiful here today. 75 degrees with a slight breeze. It's supposed to rain this evening and tomorrow but I'll take the warm weather with rain over the cold weather with sun any day. I love spring and summer storms.
Onto goals,
JFT, 4-19-19
1. Log all food
2. Make shopping list
3. Go to Walmart
4. Leftover dishes in sink before dinner
5. Clean kitchenette
6. Get laundry together for tomorrow
7. Actually make dinner!
8. Dishes after dinner!
9. Night routine!
10. Bed before midnight4 -
@PackerFanInGB i keep meaning to tell you, them pot towels are AMAZING! At first i wondered if they were actually going to protect my hands because i normally fold a teatowel over about 3 times. But i didnt feel a thing!!
I'm so glad they work for you! I felt silly for even sending them, because after I told her I sent those along, she said that you have different stoves over there and the pots don't get hot to the touch. I was so embarrassed thinking you must've wondered what the heck I made them for! Hahaha! 0 -
@clicketykeys and @littleblackskirt - thank you. Feeling happy with the muscle definition. Other than bodyweight stuff I don’t lift anything heavier than 6-8kg dumbbells and a kettlebell that’s maybe 10 or 12 in my boot camp class? Just goes to show you don’t have to lift super heavy!
And I lost around 50lbs in total since I started on Mfp. Some days feel like maintenance is harder than losing. That’s why I’m so grateful to have this group to keep me focussed. Thank you so much for your kind words xx
You look fantastic!!! This is very inspiring! I'm so glad to hear that you don't have to lift really heavy weights to get some definition and benefit. Love your new pic! xo1 -
@maryrobinson40 I am SO sorry to hear about your brother! I have been MIA much too long it seems. I feel terrible I didn't know about this until now. Hugs to you, my dear friend! You have a beautiful family, and like others said...your daughter in the polka dot dress caught my eye too. What a beautiful smile she has! xoxo0
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PackerFanInGB wrote: »
@PackerFanInGB i keep meaning to tell you, them pot towels are AMAZING! At first i wondered if they were actually going to protect my hands because i normally fold a teatowel over about 3 times. But i didnt feel a thing!!
I'm so glad they work for you! I felt silly for even sending them, because after I told her I sent those along, she said that you have different stoves over there and the pots don't get hot to the touch. I was so embarrassed thinking you must've wondered what the heck I made them for! Hahaha!
Haha we do! Our pans have heat proof handles! But getting stuff out the oven like trays and dishes! Its perfect!
Ive had oven gloves that have been 3x as thick and still felt thd heat through them!
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Friday 19 April
I thought I posted goals this morning but apparently not!
Log accurately
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg I came home tired and hungry and fancied pizza so just 2 fruit at lunch time
Fitbit excercise goals
January challenge
February challenge
March challenge I've been on my feet outdoors all of today
April challenge I'm tired but in a nice way as I've spent the day helping my friend with her horses. I will be up at 05:00 tomorrow to go to a horse show with her and she's asked me to ride one of them in couple of classes. I am lucky to have this opportunity. 3 -
PackerFanInGB wrote: »
@PackerFanInGB i keep meaning to tell you, them pot towels are AMAZING! At first i wondered if they were actually going to protect my hands because i normally fold a teatowel over about 3 times. But i didnt feel a thing!!
I'm so glad they work for you! I felt silly for even sending them, because after I told her I sent those along, she said that you have different stoves over there and the pots don't get hot to the touch. I was so embarrassed thinking you must've wondered what the heck I made them for! Hahaha!
P.S by "her", I mean my mom! LOL!1 -
Okay, I just read the past 9 pages. I still have many more i haven't seen but I might have to just give up on getting completely caught up!
Snowflake: GOOD LUCK with the job! I'm so excited for you and I hope it works out for you. When an opportunity presents itself, take it and figure out how to do it later. That's a meme I saw when I applied for the job i'm in now! LOL! It's working out okay so far...
Bookmeister: HAVE FUN in France!
Aubrey: I'm so glad you found your dogs! We are finally going to put up a fence for ours. My little sassbox takes off every chance she gets!
So many of you I want to write to, but I'm done working for the day so heading out. I'll hop on later!
So happy to have "seen" you all. I missed you!
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So intermittent fasting was out the door today as I ate lunch and snacks today, but I'm under my calorie goal and I walked about 75 minutes today! My goal for tomorrow is to get back on track with my IF and to walk another 75 minutes!! Good Luck to y'all who are doing Just for Today! 4
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Hey all! Hope everyone is doing well. Didn’t post my JFT goals today but I reached them. I started a water fast yesterday and so far I feel great. They say day 2 is the worst though. Hit my exercise goals though. I plan on checking in but with it being a holiday wknd, we will see. Hope everyone has a great weekend!4
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@Snowflake1968 yes we were open today, but the boss let us leave early so that was nice 😊
@HEGoddard0928 congrats on the job!! I hope Matt continues to feel better
@mizzelegant97 welcome!1 -
Bought a food scale today, now to start using it.
Made it to the gym, even though kept putting it off this morning.
Been trying to have protein/fiber at every meal and slow it down. I tend to chow down like there's a time limit, then eat way too much.5 -
Saturday April 20
Log accurately
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Fitbit excercise goals
January challenge
February challenge
March challenge
April challenge0 -
Morning all, sunny here again today and forecast to be hot. Yesterday was a bit of a bust after my run. I was tired and just couldn’t be bothered. Gave myself a break, ate what I wanted, didn’t go and see the bf. Then got irritated because actually none of that made me particularly happy so I returned to my JFT list of goals and got most of them ticked off! So today I am going to do my Warrior class, a few errands and then go and see the bf. Hopefully we’ll get on better with some sunshine and both of us a bit more rested.
Friday goals recap:
- morning run ✅
- Mow lawn and sweep steps and patio ✅
- House clean ✅
- Get eyebrows threaded ❎
- Bf place? ❎
- Rest and enjoy the weather! ☀️✅
Saturday goals
- put away laundry ✅
- pack for bf’s ✅
- Warrior class 9:30
- eyebrow threading
- pet food shop
- groceries - pears, tomatoes and Easter egg for bf
- Post office to collect parcel (if it’s open?)
- head to bf’s place
- relax in the sun!
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Cant remember what my goals were but had food poisoning today. So spent most the day battling it then all evening on the loo.
Hurray for me!
Atleast im in the green by about 1100 calories lol!!
Time for bed. Im starting to feel a bit better. Just weak and a bit dehydrated, got juice though.
Yikes! There's looking on the bright side I guess but I hope you feel better. Sounds awful!
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JFT 19th April
Log everything yes
Stay in the green yes
Back exercises no, no excuses, just lazy
Visit parents yes
Plan evening meal - more veg! yes
Garden yes
Walk yes
Positive thought - I'm lucky that my son is staying with me. I had a splinter in my hand that I couldn't get out, he cut it out with a razor blade. I couldn't have done it on my own, and it was starting to get infected. And it's sunny again
JFT 20th April
Log everything
Stay in the green
Shopping
Dog sit
Clear out shed
Exercises!
I have no plans for Easter, I had thought about making a cake but have decided not to. Have no chocolate to eat (which is a good thing!). Will cook a chicken joint, that sounds healthy
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JFT 4/19
30 minutes exercise-whatever my body feels like doing
stay within calories
But only 11 over so not terrible!
work done by noon OMG, I basically worked until 9 pm, NOT GOOD.
quality time with kids-outside if the weather is nice Those little shites wanted to do nothing and then hang with their friends. Tweens! I did try though! 
Quiet time for myself to read or watch a show Early in the day I was able to do this while cooking and working.
My weight has been fluctuating like crazy this week. I am hoping it's just hormonal at this point (prob getting my period in about a week or so) and I've been so cranky, especially with my husband. I need to get my mind right today and be nicer to him. Big win of the day yesterday was that I felt like eating pizza for dinner so we ordered it and I had one delicious gooey slice and stopped. It was satisfying and I felt zero guilt. Eating enough during the day made this possible! I used to just starve myself and then pig out.
Anyway, JFT 4/20
3 veg/2 fruit
stay within calories
30 minutes exercise
Cook dinner at home
drink 8 c water
work done by 5
finish getting easter basket stuff together
Relax and enjoy time with husband tonight
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Morning all, sunny here again today and forecast to be hot. Yesterday was a bit of a bust after my run. I was tired and just couldn’t be bothered. Gave myself a break, ate what I wanted, didn’t go and see the bf. Then got irritated because actually none of that made me particularly happy so I returned to my JFT list of goals and got most of them ticked off! So today I am going to do my Warrior class, a few errands and then go and see the bf. Hopefully we’ll get on better with some sunshine and both of us a bit more rested.
I went on a 4 mile brisk walk then did an intense 30 minute HIIT class in there (2 miles to gym and back) and thought yay me! But was so sore and tired by the end of the day! I'm glad I did it but sometimes those big workouts can knock you out a bit. And that's great that your mind said relax and then your body said no thanks and you were able to listen. That's what I'm still re learning is mind/body connecting and telling me what I really need to do.1 -
JFT Saturday
1. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea!
2. Catch up with emails; call B about getting together. Call mac store.
3. Update JFT before leaving for Y by 8:30. BodyPump. Plan & log Sunday food.
4. WRITE ESSAY. SUBMIT IT. Write a blog post.
5. Groceries. Take recycling. Wash car? Check into resistance cardio or StrongLifts.
6. Balance work. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, calf raises. Gratitude journal. 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
January 2019: 186.0
February 2019: 187.0
Today: 189.4
Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut1. Purchases: 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. 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, or Robert Adams), The Secret Adversary (Christie). Add lamp and wobble board to grocery list.
2. E2: What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options. 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. Need practice with the difference between transitions and overlapping (at end of paragraph - "another issue is Y" vs "there are other issues besides X"). Quit using "in conclusion" and "I believe" and other writing-about-my-writing phrases. Confusion between direct/indirect objects and prepositional phrases. Use the UDHR and the Declaration of Independence to study paraphrasing; use that to front-load Machiavelli and how to deal with challenging texts. Confusion between everyday / every day and similar constructions.
3. E1: 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). Difficulty using possessive nouns in their own writing. Honors: practice subject/object pronouns (my friend and I / my friend and me). Poetry: Revise "Songs are Poetry" handouts.
4. Curriculum Development: 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. How long should each unit take? Do research on characteristics: curiosity, persistence, resilience, creativity, responsibility, optimism, courage, integrity, authenticity, leadership, self-awareness, humility, compassion - others? Include grammarly check on essays! Review assessments. What is the purpose for each unit? What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options.
5. Professional Development: Write blog post weekly. Comment on 3 posts each week -Tu Th Sun? Check with PSC. Talk with Z about articles and/or conference proposals.
6. Medical: Apr 25 Dentist. Apr 22 McC. Call to set up checkups with Dass (October). GET MAGAZINES FOR COLLAGES FROM DOCTORS.
7. Theater: Audition for Mamma Mia ??? Need sub for May 2, opening day.
8. House: Mineral oil on tile spots. Check with D about ceiling.
9. Fun: Open beading on Thursdays. May 4 is SW Day and FCB Day. Coloring at library on Tuesday.
WFTY: Climbing. And it freaking kept raining all day. We stayed in and watched Into the Spiderverse. I think it's my favorite Marvel movie. This week has been crap, I STILL have not been observed, and the buzz is that the school requested permission to extend the deadline so now it's sometime before May 3. UGH. And I got an email last night asking me to send in information for a meeting that will happen while I'm at a doctor's appointment. So yay, more to do over my weekend.
Positive thought: I have people who care about me no matter what. Also, the coloring party is coming up on Tuesday!1 -
Taking a page from cschmitz and others to keep track of the weight loss (or gain);
Height: 5'8"--age 78
January 1, 2018: 168
February 1, 2018: 166
March 1, 2018: 166
March 15, 2018: 165.5
Big gap here--not recording my weight on MFP.
March 1, 2019: 163.6
March 30, 2019: 163.4
April 15, 2019: 162.4
Well, it took six weeks, but I did lose a pound, and have kept it off this week. Lowering my overall calorie goal to 1600 from 1800, and adding elevation to my daily walk, must have done the trick. Grateful for suggestions from
everyone.
Goals: Updated for Friday--April 19
Exercise-20"
Stay in the green thanks to 6000 steps and 20' exercise
Transplant tomatoes
Practice one hour
Finish correspondence finished three notes
Walk 6000 steps
Today is the beginning of a new day! Much better day yesterday. It's sunny here this morning--lovely gentle rain last evening, and everything looks so fresh. Daffodils are in full bloom, redbud is in bud, pansies look great, fragrant viburnum is blooming.
Have a great day, everyone and wishing everyone a Happy Easter.0 -
Hello everyone, hoping its not too awkward for someone new to jump in this thread!
Daily intentions and accountability are exactly what I am looking for, and you all seem really nice
Please let me know if I have done anything wrong...
I’m not new to MFP, but am just back after a long hiatus. Over the past two years I have managed to regain back all the weight that I lost previously through inattention, so today is day one of renewed focus on Healthy Habits and getting things done!
So here we are... JFT April 20:
1. Get back on track - track food intake/stay within goal
2. Ignore the rain and get out for a run
3. Complete day 1 Mindful Meditation course
4. Spend 1 hour cleaning out the basement (this is a huge project - I have decided to work on it 1 hour at a time, just getting started will be a WIN)
Wishing you all a wonderful day!
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Welcome @newbie2143 I'm pretty new here myself but I like the idea of just working on today. Good luck getting back on track today!1
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