JUST FOR TODAY -- One Day at a Time .... Daily commitment thread for 2019
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Ok, changing my JFT 5/1 bc I joined a challenge and I want to start it on the right foot.
JFT 5/1
1 hour of intense exercise
30 minutes gentle exercise
stay in the green
5 servings fruit/veg
all meals at home
Stretching/hot bath/self care
no alcohol
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nlmackey98 wrote: »
JFT Tuesday
Up / Shower / Makeup / Hair / Work by 8:00 (No ball cap today):
Check in of MFP
1L of water before soda
10K steps 12,687
20-30 min walk at work Just didn't work out
Meet flooring guy for delivery
Lunch <300 cal Actually I skipped lunch because my tummy was rumbly
Take daughter to track meet
WALK or run or combo at least 3 miles 3.1
Laundry, it's piling up after a weekend away 2.5 loads (one is still in the dryer)
Clean floors (maybe) Picked up & turned on the Rhoomba downstairs, but didn't do upstairs
Dinner within calorie allotment Ate a little more than planned, but still well within goal
No snacks after dinner Tummy still rumbly.
JFT Wednesday
- Weigh in for 10 day challenge: 133.8 Artificial low as I was sick last night.
- Work by 8:00 7:45
- Check in on MFP
- Organize my day at work so that everything gets done.
- Lunch <300cal
- Walk 20 - 30 min at work
- At least 10K steps
- Home by 5:00
- Another 1-2 loads of laundry
- Clean floors & stairs
- Go to church to lead youth group with hubby.
- Dinner stay in green
- No snacks after dinner
- Bed by 11:00
Yesterday was weird. Productive but weird. My mind just wouldn't stay on task, but somehow everything got done. I started feeling bad at work and was dog tired by the time I got home. I wanted nothing more than to curl up on the couch and watch TV. Instead, I took kiddo to watch her friends at the track meet. She really just wanted to hang out, but her room was clean and her homework was done so it was ok. While she was there I headed back home. I had about and hour fifteen before I had to go back to get her. The couch was calling me. The laundry was calling me. Instead I decided to go for a walk/run because it was one of my goals. I was proud of myself for not giving up on my goal.
Funny story about that... I changed very quickly as I had planned a 40-60 minute 5k walk/run. I warmed up walking and then decided to run a segment. That is when I realized I didn't change my bra to a sports bra. I have an ample chest so that just won't do. I guess my walk/run will just be a walk and given my pace about 50min long. That will cut it close for getting home in time, maybe hubby will pick her up. Nope, as I was heading back to the house, he was running the other way. Well, at least he blew me a kiss.
After I picked up V, my gastro issues returned. Kind of sucked, but it wasn't so bad that I couldn't do some chores. It was a long day and a long night, but my weight was at a new low of 133.8 this morning. I know its an artificial low from not eating much and from being dehydrated, but I still liked seeing it.
Positive thought: If you are tired of starting over, stop giving up.
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@cschmitz110515 So glad to see you back. I was beginning to worry. You know the route to a healthy life style and now you are recommitted. Nothing can stop you, but you. Much love!
@HEGoddard0928 Wow that's a lot of new, but potentially wonderful stuff you've got going on. Best of luck!
@Faebert Don't forget to take care of you and find time to rest. It will make the rest more manageable.
@Snowflake1968 The scale may lie, but your clothes don't. Great job!
@maryrobinson40 Thank you for bringing a little light into my day. I wish I could do the same for you. Grief has no rules.
@wannabeskinnycat I don't think I welcomed you. Howdy!
@The Rest Of You... Thank you for your support through my crazy lows.4 -
clicketykeys wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »@clicketykeys, do you teach in an IB program? So many of the things you mention sound familiar!
I do not - I'm in a public high school. I do have some honors students but we don't have AP or IB classes in my department.
I'm impressed that you are using Socratic methodology with them and that you are teaching them about things like Likert scales.
I was in a meeting the other day with 30 professionals, some nearly retirement age, and most people were completely confused by a Likert scale.2 -
HEGoddard0928 wrote: »@MLHC1 I AM SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU BACK!!!! I missed you so much!!! I am super happy to read that LO is doing well and has a clean bill of health! And that it seems like your marriage is getting back on track. That is really important. I want to hug you so badly! Lol. WELCOME BACK, MY FRIEND!
I'm happy to be back!! I've missed you all!!
<virtual hugs> 🤗2 -
Weekly Weigh-In that I haven't done in a couple of weeks.
This is also the first of the month so I did my measurements and this is the first month since November I have lost any inches. Only 1 inch overall, but I'll take it!
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@MLHC1
I cant tell you how much its good to see you back!! I was always hoping youd come back!
Im so glad your little boy is doing so well!
Its great to see you posting again! You have been missed!
Thank you!! I've missed you all too!!
I'm sorry to hear you are having a rough time. Hang in there, it gets better!! I'm here if ya need to chat.2 -
JFT - Tueaday April 30 - DETERMINED
2L of water -
Calories in green -
Walk 1 Mile -
Plank Challenge - 100 squats again
5 Fruits and Veggies - 1/5 unless veggie gravy from New York Fries counts
Only 1 evening Snack - None
5 something at bathroom break -
Write in Journal -
Do not disappoint myself, be conscious of my choices - I'm saying no, because I was disappointed with my food but it was to make my friend happy so, I think I chose correctly.
JFT - Wednesday May 1- 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
Rodger went to work today, he says he's still not feeling well so he may come home early.
I bought a new pair of jeans yesterday, size 12 and a new pair of pj pants size large. I have been putting this off for some time, but couldn't handle it anymore.
My friend asked me to take her to Costco and I agreed, when we were leaving she asked me if I would share a poutine with her, I had already had supper and reluctantly agreed but told her it wouldn't be half that I would eat. We stood in line to get it and they couldn't make poutine because their cheese curds were frozen. She really wanted poutine so we went to New York Fries. She bought me a small poutine because their sizes are small... I added it in last night when I got home and it was 710 calories which along with the coffee she had bought for me too, put me in the red by 490 something. I danced and walked in the living room and got it down to 192 calories in the red. She is also losing weight, so far since 2016 she has lost 70lbs, she said she didn't know why she was craving poutine so bad last night.
Today is my Mom's birthday, I am hoping someone sends me a picture of her. She is 73, my Grandfather used to tell me she came in a May basket.
There are 4 pages of posts since I checked in yesterday I'll start reading those and commenting. I need to finish the book from Sarah today, it has been an eye opener in many ways but it's been some hard reading learning about financial planning. I am not going to retire until I'm 90 I think.
The Grands come tonight and I want to do some cleaning today so I have to get at it.
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Tuesday JFT:
✔▪Bake chocolate chip cookies for school function
✔▪Regular kiddo morning
✔▪Maintain baby's daily schedule
✔▪Pick up groceries
✔▪Breakfast
✔▪Pre-log food
✔▪Sch. LO 15 mth dr appt
✔▪Devotional Time
✔▪Make plans for Stats Exam
✔▪BB-Wkout (1 DVD exercise)
✔▪Lunch
✔▪Regular kiddo afternoon
✔▪Gym
✔▪Dinner
✔▪Evening schedule
Day 2 of my 6-Day Slim Down!! My biggest goal today---> Resist eating the cookies I baked this morning (there was a batch leftover, I think I'm going to give them to my hubby to take to work.)
I resisted freshly bake homemade chocolate chip cookies!!!!!!! If I can do that, anything is possible!!
@mytime6630 Correct, 4 boys! 😁
@korina75 Thank you for the inspiring message. I've learned that at the 10 yr mark in a relationship you can overcome the issues and grow together or grow apart. I'm choosing to do the work and keep this "train on the tracks"!! 😊
Thank you all for the support!! Hello to everyone, I hope you all have a blessed day today!!!!
Wednesday JFT:
▪Regular kiddo morning
▪Maintain baby's daily schedule
▪Pick up groceries
▪Breakfast
▪Pre-log food
▪Devotional Time
▪Complete Stats Exam
▪BB-Wkout (1 DVD exercise)
▪Lunch
▪Regular kiddo afternoon
▪Gym
▪Dinner
▪Evening schedule2 -
azulvioleta6 wrote: »clicketykeys wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »@clicketykeys, do you teach in an IB program? So many of the things you mention sound familiar!
I do not - I'm in a public high school. I do have some honors students but we don't have AP or IB classes in my department.
I'm impressed that you are using Socratic methodology with them and that you are teaching them about things like Likert scales.
I was in a meeting the other day with 30 professionals, some nearly retirement age, and most people were completely confused by a Likert scale.
WHAT? It's not that complicated. Like, AT ALL. I would expect that it could be used with elementary school kids.
... unless I'm wrong and what I'm doing isn't a Likert scale... *goes to Google* Nope, apparently I'm right! Now, in fairness, because I'll be using it to generate discussion, I took out the 'neutral' option, hahaha! And I gave them five minutes to do it IN SILENCE. Noooo talking! We'll get to discuss it LATER. Here are some of the prompts:
The first prompt is A and the last one is M. It's intriguing to me how I almost never have anyone notice the similarity between them... and I often get different responses! ;D
I'm thinking of having them write about the similarity and difference of the following two statements to initiate a discussion about the WAY the statements are presented:
1. Anyone who wears braces will have straight teeth.
2. People who don't have straight teeth have not worn braces.2 -
Good morning. Yesterday I was easily in the green by 250. No exercise so I wasn't hungry for snacks.
Just read an insightful article on what Vitamin B-12 deficiencies can cause. Anxiety, fatigue, aphasia, misdiagnosis of fibromayalgia and multiple sclerosis and more. The Wall Street Journal article went on to say that 5-20% of women are deficient and it can take years to get a diagnosis. It's especially found in vegan and vegetarians. Eggs, milk, tuna are all listed and non-red meat sources of B-12. Onto today.
JFT 5/1/19
Pre-track to 1600 calories
Walk with friends for 50 minutes around our community reservoir (2.7 miles)
Make phone calls for board development (non-profit I work for on a probono basis)
Go to the hardware store and get wasp traps, etc.
Wash car
No snacking or wine after dinner
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Thanks to everyone for your messages and support. Things are fine, life just got really busy & I needed/wanted a break from computers & logging. Now I'm ready to recommit.
Welcome to so many newbies! This thread is wonderful for support & accountability without judgment.
High-fives to those who are steamrolling ahead. @Snowflake1968 I'm behind reading posts, and can't wait to read about pants falling down.
Hugs to all who are struggling. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Phil. 4:6-7)
JFT 5/1 W ~ Raining so no dog walk before work & workplace lunchtime bike ride today is canceled.
1) X-trained [weights/circuit] before work (first time since 4/12, unless spring cleaning counts)
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
3) Re-establish prelogging meals & snacks / ignore food in dept. today for someone's bday ~ fortunately donuts not my favs & cheesecake out of sight in fridge / net calories zero / 14c water (low on water during hiatus) / NO Easter candy in evening / need to re-establish meal plans too
4) Update April goals (not good ) and post May goals
5) Update April step challenge (wow, since 4/13)
6) Think out food plans for Thurs. Just found out we will have food day in office tomorrow, and my schedule already has evening choir social (with food) for last rehearsal of the season. Make/bake something for both.
7) UNPLUG 9:00 (last night was 10) / floss (started again last night ) / retainers (TIGHT last night ~ what I get for skipping) / set/verify early alarm, bed & tv off 10:20 (walk dog Th before work ~ fingers crossed no rain)2 -
@nlmackey98 I love you darling sister. I see you making great strides, even though
they may seem little to you at times. You deal with a lot, but I'm proud of you!
You're showing up, posting and sharing your journey with us and that's huge!!
I don't comment on your shares most times out of respect. I can't say that I
fully understand what you go through, and it's in those places that I say a quiet
prayer. I love you, and I care and I want to be supportive to you and everyone
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@wannabeskinnycat - I would be proud of the meals and all of the weighing too. I struggle to make one meal a day. Your daughter sounds delightful, isn't it amazing when they do things that you can't do, you sit back and bask in your pride. Sounds like a lovely evening last night with friends.
@maryrobinson40 - I just love your wisdom and enthusiasm. You are such a positive person even when we know for a fact you have a lot of life altering events and challenges you are dealing with yourself.
@ZizzyBumble - It sure makes a difference with no corner store doesn't it. I grew up in the country 7 miles from town and 25 miles to the "big" town that had better prices and an actual grocery store. We went to the big town every Thursday to get our groceries. Other than that, Mom might have to run to the little country store a community away to grab a loaf of bread or a jug of milk, but that was it. We didn't decide on our way home what to have for supper and stop to pick up the ingredients and spend more than was required. I live within walking distance to 2 major grocery stores and lots of shopping and restaurants. I could probably save a lot of money and calories if I did some meal planning. I'm going to look up Isle of Skye.
@korina75 - I need to do one of those cleaning workouts myself. I have had to be relatively quiet since Rodger has been sick so things need a good cleaning. Also, I like it better when I'm alone to do it. Thanks for your honesty about marriage. I will be married 32 years in June. There were a dozen years that we are just coming out of that I wasn't sure if we would make it. It was a fight that I felt only I was battling, I felt used, disrespected and unheard. I had begged in those years to go to counseling and he kept refusing. I couldn't find one I could afford to go to on my own, so I used my friends terribly. (I have great friends). Last year in January I told him I was done, I couldn't go on anymore and I was tired of trying. I told him that I would always love him, but I couldn't live with him anymore. He talked me into staying. I prayed and prayed. I am not a good pray -er so I use Pinterest, while i was reading prayers about marriage I found one that said "I've got this. Everything will be okay. Just go out there and love your husband. Forgive your husband. I need you to forgive him and help him climb out of this hole. Be there for him just like I have been there for you". I started to read this every time I had doubts, every time I had angry thoughts, every time he was quiet, in the morning and at night. I am happy to say that it has been over a year now and neither of us has said that we are done, it hasn't been perfect, but it's been a lot better.
@PackerFanInGB - I would be having a pity party in your situation, but truthfully I wouldn't even call it a pity party. I would say life is being a b**ch right now and it sucks. Keep your faith, take time for yourself and know we are here for you.
@clicketykeys - I couldn't be a math teacher either. I can't do math quickly in my head, I always need time to think it through and if I'm rushed I get it wrong. Always. Weights sound like something that you are going to enjoy though.
@MLHC1 - You have had a trying time of it, I joined this group after you had stopped posting regularly, but I remember you popping in once in a while to update, you have had a trying year. If you are having marital difficulties through it all that can just magnify everything. I've been there. I'm glad you are getting counseling and I hope it helps you both.
@cschmitz110515 - I'm so happy to see you back. It's so discouraging to see how quickly we can let things get out of control again isn't it. This being my 3rd go round on losing weight I have decided that I need to at least log and weigh daily if I do nothing else. This keeps me at least aware of how far off the rails I am getting.
@HEGoddard0928 - I am going to look up diverticitulitis as well, this is the second person I have heard mention it recently. Hopefully changing the diet is a big help. Go into your first sub with a positive upbeat attitude and fake confidence if you need to, it helps. Fake it til you make it! That's my motto right now learning about financial planning.
@Faebert - My dress fits me perfectly. I haven't really lost anything since January, I am just maintaining. I had been putting up with loose jeans all winter, but the one pair that were a little more manageable had worn out completely so I needed to buy at least one pair that fit. I think my dress will not need any alterations as long as I don't lose more than 10-15 lbs, which I don't think I'll do by July. It is only 2 months away now. I do need to go find some shoes and jewelry to go with my dress soon.
@azulvioleta6 - Do you find because you have written your goals so much that you just automatically try to achieve them each day whether you write them down or not? I have gotten to that point now and find that if I even change a goal one day that I have time trying not to maintain what I have been doing.
@elbee1 - You will get there. It is quite exciting to have to buy new clothes. My problem is I don't really have money for it right now. I did try to find some at a thrift store before going to Walmart yesterday, but didn't find any I liked.
@nlmackey98 - I have one of those chests too and its why I doubt I'll ever run. Good for you for not giving up though. I love your positive thought today.
Wow, I need to get off here and start my reading on financial planning again. One thing I read in the book yesterday that I thought suited this group was this. He says, "it is said that it takes 21 days to build a habit, but in my opinion when it comes to learning to save money that it takes 21 months to learn this". I think he might be onto something about weight loss too. His wife is a nutritionist so he compares counting calories and watching your weight to saving and spending a lot. It's an interesting read really.5 -
You dont want to end up like me at the moment! If you want to strong for them, then you need to look after yourself too!!
Hugs to you Bex! You doing OK? I know you are super busy with the move and all. I am so far behind on catching up on all the posts ... just sending you a big hug, and hope you are doing OK.1 -
JFT Tues.
1. LOG ALL FOOD
2. Eat packed lunch
3. Start waters now
4. Rinse out smoothie travel cup
5. Cook dinner at home
6. Empty/fill dishwasher
7. Bed by 9:30
whoops this has been sitting here all day thought I posted?!
JFT Weds
1. Log all food
2. Sensible lunch
3. Cook dinner at home
4. Run dishwasher
5. Stop at bank
6. Realtor @ 6:15
7. Bed by 9:303 -
April Goals / Results:
- Walk dog 4-5x per week = Due to weather (can't decide if it's spring or winter), spring cleaning & chest cold, not as many walks as dog or I would like. Past four weeks walked 4x, 3x, 4x & 2x. Two workplace lunchtime walks (one on trails looking for plants, but weather too cold). Total 58.44 miles per MapMyWalk app.
- X-train 1-2x per week = Only 2x all month. I will count spring cleaning since I was very active 2 1/2 days doing that.
- Rest days no more than 2x per week = All weeks good but one week due to my chest cold.
- Continue 5 somethings every bathroom trip = While logging on MFP & JFT, did this. On hiatus, not so much.
- Prelog food most days / flexible to changes / reduce after-supper snacking / close MFP diary every day except Easter 4/21 (family dinner at our house), maybe Palm Sunday 4/14 if breakfast buffet at church = April was a bust: did not close food log 14 days. When still logging I usually prelogged. Evening snacking still an issue.
- Net calories w/i 100 of zero > 75% of days (23/30) & meet fiber/protein goals = Per MFP Net Calories Report for past 30 days, I was w/i 100 of zero on ten days. Didn't bother to check fiber & protein numbers. Much room for improvement.
- Take measurements T 4/30 before work & log on MFP = Done & reality of choices above reflected.
- Scale goal 157# = 162.5
May Goals:- Walk dog 4-5x per week
- X-train 1-2x per week (build & tone muscles)
- Rest days no more than 2x per week
- Continue 5 somethings every bathroom trip
- Prelog food most days / plan meals ahead / stop snacking after supper / close MFP diary every day except: May 19 (benefit for cousin with cancer) & May 26 (youngest niece's HS grad party)
- Net calories w/i 100 of zero > 75% of days (24/31) & meet fiber/protein goals
- Take measurements 5/31 F or 6/1 Sat. & log on MFP
- Scale goal 155# (workplace health assessment is in 40 days & want weight back down)
Today ~ Smile ~ Laugh ~ Be Kind ~ ~ Eat Well ~ Be Active4 -
My goodness... don’t come back the next morning and you get 5 PAGES behind!!!
JFT Tues. April 30:
1. Track everything/stay in the green ✅
2. Mindful eating practice - lunch ... forgot ❌
3. Early planned supper (salmon/rice/salad) to prevent unnecessary after work snacking ✅
4. Running group 7:30 PM ✅
Yesterday went pretty well... got everything accomplished but forgot to eat mindfully... funny how hard it is to change old habits!
I’m a bit late in posting my intentions for today as it is now 4:30PM, but they are as yesterday.
1. Track everything/stay in the green
2. Mindful eating practice
3. 20 minute walk after supper
Going out for supper tonight, so have been v. Careful with my eating today.
@MaryRobinson40 - thanks as usual for the uplifting and inspirational words!
@PackerFanInGB - Wow, sounds like you have a lot on your plate! Taking care of yourself, as you say, is the best way to be there for everyone else but it is understandable that you may not hit all your goals every day with so much going on... I hope you cut yourself some slack on those days. Hugs to you!
@cschmitz110515 - I’m new here, but can so relate to that “day of reckoning” feeling when you realize that daily attention to your goals makes a difference! Been there, will be there again, I’m sure. Welcome back
@HEGoddard0928 - glad you and Matt finally have some answers to what has been making him feel so unwell... best wishes to him as he recovers and manages the diverticulosis.
@Snowflake1968 - lol to the falling down pants... a very real reminder of all the work you have put in with your goals . We got snow here in Ontario too. Blustery cold rain today. Feeling pretty down about having to wear a turtleneck on May 1. Spring just HAS to be around the corner soon, no?
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ZizzyBumble wrote: »Wednesday 1 May
Log accurately not yet, I need to catch up
Stay in the green probably just
5 fruit and veg
Fitbit excercise goals plus a mile swim
January challenge
February challenge
March challenge beautiful weather today
April challenge stunning sunset and a lovely meal with our neighbours
I've not swum in ages so the mile was not as easy as I'd have liked. Our neighbours from the south of England are visiting us on Skye. They arrived this evening and it's going to be a challenge not to over eat and under excercise!3 -
Today was a pretty decent day today though I done wore myself out with my workout! Tomorrow will have to be a little lighter.
JFT 5/1
1 hour of intense exercise Power walk, and HIIT run
30 minutes gentle exercise Gentle walk
stay in the green All that exercise!
5 servings fruit/veg
all meals at home
Stretching/hot bath/self care
no alcohol
@Snowflake1968 It definitely takes two in a marriage. I'm not religious but I'm so glad you find comfort in those words and they help you navigate. Marriage is so hard sometimes! And good for you on the studying! Managing money is a challenge and it definitely takes awhile to build good habits around that just like health. Good analogy!
@ZizzyBumble I'm going to look up Isle of Skye too! It sounds pretty. I have always lived super close to 'stuff' and can't imagine having to drive far for things. I'm sure that has it's benefits but you'll definitely have to be a planner!
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