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

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  • Sunshinelinzee
    Sunshinelinzee Posts: 49 Member
    Sunshinelinzee wrote: »
    Sunshinelinzee wrote: »

    JFT Goals 5/11
    Stay on plan and log
    Get workout in
    Get some yard work and gardening done
    AF
    Get the grocery shopping done and do NOT deviate from the list
    Take a few minutes to just enjoy the nice day without worrying about or doing work

    Wrapping up my day!

    fully on plan and logged👍🏻
    Workout done first thing and currently ticking in at 11500 steps👊🏻🏃🏻‍♀️💪🏻
    Yard work not done-bit too windy and still muddy🌷🌷🌷
    AF day 6 and feeling great 🍷🍹🍺❌❌❌
    Grocery shopping done and all of the healthy meal prep for the week is complete - stayed the course at the store🥦🥒🥑🥕
    Even managed an afternoon nap💆🏻‍♀️

    I feel really happy with myself and my day. I hope everyone out there is doing fantastic as well!

    Until tomorrow!
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,954 Member
    I made this for Michaela to give Lauryn for Mother’s Day. Lauryn opened it and said that she doesn’t think they make coffee strong enough. Michaela made and designed the frame herself including picking out the picture to print. That will be opened tomorrow.vsm7szdxx4rk.jpeg
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  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    I made this for Michaela to give Lauryn for Mother’s Day. Lauryn opened it and said that she doesn’t think they make coffee strong enough. Michaela made and designed the frame herself including picking out the picture to print. That will be opened tomorrow.vsm7szdxx4rk.jpeg
    ucm3d6sobd81.jpeg

    So lovely! You’re such a good grandma! Happy Mother’s Day to all celebrating today x
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    Having a shaky start today after a big fright last night. At around 11:30 I was still up so went downstairs to make a tea and could hear a helicopter really close by. We have a stadium not too far away so I wondered if it was a film crew but then realised it was too late. Walked into the kitchen and saw a load of people with torch lights in my back garden and the helicopter was just over my house! Then I made out that one was a woman and she was shouting that she was police. She wanted to come in. I was terrified! She had a massive Alsatian dog with her. She told me that my neighbour’s house had just been broken into. The burglars had got away but she asked if she and the dog could come through my house rather than go back over the fence. I tried to get my cat out of the way but he got scared and scratched me then ran away. The dog was going nuts and all I could think about was the kids asleep upstairs.

    All fine in the end but it just made me feel really vulnerable. Not nice.

    I’m ok this morning. The sun is shining and the kids slept through the whole debacle. Just done a workout and determined to have a positive day. But i do sometimes wish I weren’t the only adult in the house! Little things like failing electrics or broken appliances, and then big things like this can make me feel a bit overwhelmed by it all being on my shoulders...

    Sorry to vent, on to goals!

    Saturday goals recap:
    - get kids up and ready to go to my parents ✅
    - Warrior class 10:45 ✅
    - groceries ✅
    - head to parents place ✅
    - laundry ✅ and start cleaning ✅
    - kids homework ✅
    - movie night with kids ❎ we couldn’t find one we all liked and they wanted to do different things 🤷🏻‍♀️
    - bed by 10 ❎ gone midnight after all the excitement/terror 😕

    Sunday goals:
    - morning workout
    - walk or jog to cafe for brunch with the kids
    - finish and put away laundry
    - finish cleaning
    - tidy garden and front steps
    - mow lawn
    - read invigilator guidance
    - bed by 9
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,465 Member
    nlmackey98 wrote: »

    JFT Saturday
    - Sleep in a little :smiley:
    - Laundry :smiley: started
    - Downstairs floors :smiley: you see every dog hair on the new floors
    - Iron Vs outfit :smiley:
    - Clean bathrooms :smiley:
    - Take V to her audition :smiley:
    - Try to clean dog hair out of hubby’s car :smiley: Took forever
    - Check in on S race today :smiley: She qualified for finals
    - Go to my mom’s and do a few things for her :smiley: She wanted me to take pictures of her dogs. That did not go well, but the other stuff was ok
    - Pick up V :neutral: sort of. I had her catch a ride with a friend to the birthday party, but I did get her after the party
    - Continue Laundry :smiley: All done and folded.
    - Dinner to stay green :smiley: Just barely, but the bacon was worth it.

    JFT Mother’s Day

    - Up early to get to crew meet before kiddo rows. :smiley:
    - Weigh :smiley: 131.6 sigh...
    - Text my mom and wish her a Happy Mother’s Day :smiley:
    - Leave house by 6:15 :smiley:
    - Cheer for my girl who got moved up to the varsity quad
    - Lunch <300
    - hang cures n the kitchen
    - Separate laundry so everyone can put stuff away
    - Dinner, stay in the green.
    - Set clothes out for gym tomorrow morning
    - Bed by 10:30

    Positive Thought: As tumultuous as my relationship with my mother has been, I glad I still have her to talk to.

  • korina75
    korina75 Posts: 297 Member
    @Faebert That sounds terrifying! I imagine that anyone would feel vulnerable after that, especially if you're there on your own. Big hugs.

    Happy Mothers day to all of you who are Moms! And to those of you struggling with this day bc you've lost a child or a Mom, or you're struggling to become a Mom, big hugs to you. I know this day can be bittersweet for many. I had many years of struggling to become a Mom and this was a tough day for me. Been many years since that but I remember. Anyway, hope those of you who enjoy this day have a lovely day (or had one if it's evening/tomorrow where you are!).

    Yesterday was a lot of fun but now I'm hungover! B) Had a night at home with hubby while kids were at grandparents and we basically ate delicious food and drank too much wine. It was lovely. Only a few days until my vacation so yesterday was fun but I have three days left to work hard and then fun and some relaxation. I'm nervous that I'll gain weight so truly my goal is only to not gain, don't expect to lose but definitely don't want to gain.

    Anyhoo yesterday-JFT 5/11
    Eat for fuel breakfast/lunch- :)
    Eat for joy/dinner but stay within calories :) / >:)
    Mindful eating :)
    Exercise- 45 minutes running :| Did 30 minutes but was so sore I had to stop.

    JFT 5/12
    Yoga-30 minutes
    Swimming 30 minutes
    Stay within calories
    Eat Mindfully
    Be present with family, no rushing/working during brunch
    Laundry/finish packing



  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,579 Member
    Checking in from Saturday
    1. No AM run. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts. Balance practice. Feed cats. Meds. Tea!
    2. Update JFT by 8:00. Leave for Y by 8:30. BodyPump. Eval research. Zumba.
    3. Dishes? Finish essay. Read to D. SUBMIT. Choose a recipe. Update grocery list. Send D to butcher.
    4. Library - return book and pick up holds. Birthday dinner! Lang8 post?
    5. Therapy exercises. Chop celery. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Make sure to charge devices! In bed by 9:45; devices off by 10:00. Alarm set for 6:40.

    JFT Sunday
    1. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea!
    2. Finish essay and submit.
    3. Long run: 9 miles. UGH.
    4. Juice bar. Parents.
    5. Write a blog post. Read 10 pages each of new books. Add to Goodreads. Lang8 post.
    6. Review plans. Update first directions. Update class websites. Take chicken out for Monday with roasted potatoes and carrots.
    7. Balance work. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, plank. Gratitude journal. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 8:45; devices off by 9:00. Alarm set for 5:50.

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    End of 2018: 189.2
    January 2019: 186.0
    February 2019: 187.0
    Today: 190.4

    Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut
    1. 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: Dentist. Onco. PCP. Call to set up checkups with Dass (October). GET MAGAZINES FOR COLLAGES FROM DOCTORS.
    7. Theater: Audition for Mamma Mia??? House Mgr Friday.
    8. House: Mineral oil on tile spots. Check with D about ceiling and taking items to the dump.
    9. Fun: Open beading on Thursdays. Coloring at library on Tuesday.

    WFTY: Climbing. Trying not to be too discouraged, but my weight is hovering at the same spot and it's just ... well, it's not encouraging, that's for sure. There's just so much going on and I don't want to give up and I know logging is the issue but I'm tired ALL THE TIME and I don't know how to fit everything in.
    Positive thought: I can do it. It's not impossible. *sigh*
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    @clicketykeys yes! We discovered a super quaint epimedium nursery in the center of our new home town!

    JFT Sat
    1. Log all food ✔
    2. 1 water per hour at work ✔
    3. Eat packed lunch ✔
    4. No candy at work! ✔
    5. Cook dinner at home ✔
    6. QT with DH ✔
    7. Take opk ✔
    8. Fill/run dishwasher ✔
    9. One chore - maybe pick up the back deck ✔ ✔ ✔
    10. Put away clothes ✔
    11. One load of laundry ✔

    JFT Sunday
    1. Log all food
    2. Waters
    3. Empty dishwasher
    4. Make coffee
    5. Dog vet clinic at 4
    6. Call mom
    7. Be nice
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    Happy mother's day to all you super mom's!!! Love you all!
  • Sunshinelinzee
    Sunshinelinzee Posts: 49 Member
    Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there. Whether this is a happy day or a sad day for you know someone out there in the world is sending you all of the positive vibes and wishing you the greatest of days.

    JFT for me for 5/12
    Active recovery yoga (done already)

    Stay on plan and do not overeat when visiting my folks for Mother’s Day lunch. It’s just casual - the place we are going specializes in giant sandwiches. But like one sandwich is pretty much made on an entire loaf of bread. For me this means whole wheat, half sandwich (and only eat half of it - I’m telling you these things are huge), water or unsweetened tea and no fries. The one I get is hummus sprouts spinach tomato avocado and bacon so I’m not sweating the actual sandwich fixing - just the size and bread and temptation of the fries.

    Get all of our breakfasts and lunches prepped in containers for the week

    AF day 7
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,954 Member
    JFT - Saturday May 11 - DETERMINED
    2L of water - 🙂
    Calories in green - 👿
    Walk 1 Mile - -🙂
    Plank Challenge - 20 squats
    5 Fruits and Veggies - 2/5
    Only 1 evening Snack - 👿
    5 something at bathroom break - 🙂
    Something on commercials - 👿
    Write in Journal - 🙂
    Do not disappoint myself, be conscious of my choices - 👿

    JFT - Sunday May 12- 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
    Something on commercials
    Write in Journal
    Do not disappoint myself, be conscious of my choices

    I feel so much better today. I have been running on fumes since Friday. I went to bed at 11 last night and woke up at 915. I don’t remember waking up through the night at all.

    I was so tired after the kids left last night but I wanted to get a walk on so I forced myself to go. My pace was about 2 minutes slower than normal, my legs hurt and I was tired so I changed my route and only did 4 Kms. I’m pretty proud that I did it at all. If I hadn’t have decided to have a chocolate bar as a second evening snack I would have been in the green.

    Today Kaitlyn and Brodey are coming out to make supper for me. Steak, potatoes and salad. I think I’ll wash some laundry and go to the laundromat to dry it this afternoon, and I need to hide all of the bachelorette crafts before Kaitlyn arrives.

  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,954 Member
    AJB1014 - good for your DH to apologize and for your Mother understanding.
    That lesson of reaction vs control is a really important lesson to learn. I am doing it much later in life than you. My downfall is for household things hubby won’t take control and expects me to do it, so my reaction is not always the best.

    HeGoddard0928 - I hope Matt gets some answers and fixes soon.

    Zizzybumble - that’s a good attitude to have, I may have been inclined to zoom right on by anything without posting goals. Although, I have them in my mind everyday.

    Bex953172 - getting the house in order always helps me. Don’t overdo it and take it all on at once though.

    Faebert- that would have been quite a scare. I remember when Rodger drive truck, all of that responsibility was overwhelming at times. I don’t know how single moms do it and so many do it well. Hugs to you, you’re doing it!

    Nlmackey98- Happy Mother’s Day.

    Korina75- well said about Mother’s Day so bittersweet for so many. Happy Mother’s Day to you too.
    It sounds like you had a perfect evening.

    Clicketykeys - Hugs to you. What about trying to log just one meal a day to start with? It might help ease the struggle. I guesstimate a lot of my logging and weigh occasionally to see if I’m over/under and I’m usually pretty close.
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,579 Member
    clicketykeys wrote: »
    Positive thought: I can do it. It's not impossible. *sigh*

    Well, apparently, I was wrong. I managed five miles, not nine. Three of them were walking. But if that's all I can do, it's all I can do. There will be other opportunities to run :P

    So, yes. Impossible.

    For now. ;)

    @Snowflake1968 - Logging is only part of the issue. The more significant part is that, in the moment, I want to eat The Thing more than I want to lose more weight. And it's not like I'm tanking up on junk food. But it's enough that I'm not losing.
    @AJB1014 - I hope we get to see pictures :)
    @Faebert - YIKES! I'm glad things worked out for you. Is your neighbor okay?! :(
    @korina75 - Sounds like a lovely evening :)
  • aubyshortcake
    aubyshortcake Posts: 796 Member
    Happy Mother's Day to all the moms in here! I have to be quick and keep it short but I hope you all have a lovely day!

    Yesterday 5/11:

    1. Give Rukia her a.m. pills 😁
    2. Stay within calorie goal😁
    3. Get a minimum of 5,000 steps😁
    4. Buy mother's day gift😁
    5. Do workout😁
    6. Give Rukia her p.m. pills😁
    7. Buy groceries😁

    JFT 5/12:

    1. Give Rukia her a.m. pills 😁
    2. Stay within 1600 calories
    3. Give Rukia her p.m. pills
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    clicketykeys wrote: »
    clicketykeys wrote: »
    Positive thought: I can do it. It's not impossible. *sigh*

    Well, apparently, I was wrong. I managed five miles, not nine. Three of them were walking. But if that's all I can do, it's all I can do. There will be other opportunities to run :P

    So, yes. Impossible.

    For now. ;)

    @Snowflake1968 - Logging is only part of the issue. The more significant part is that, in the moment, I want to eat The Thing more than I want to lose more weight. And it's not like I'm tanking up on junk food. But it's enough that I'm not losing.
    @AJB1014 - I hope we get to see pictures :)
    @Faebert - YIKES! I'm glad things worked out for you. Is your neighbor okay?! :(
    @korina75 - Sounds like a lovely evening :)

    @clicketykeys @snowflake1968 @korina75 thank you. Am over the scare now! Luckily the neighbours were away so nobody hurt, but their back doors were smashed in apparently. Kind of hoping it was a professional job and the culprits had been watching and knew the house was empty as mine rarely is at night! It’s also a much nicer house than mine so selfishly I guess I can be grateful for my inferior property 😬
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,954 Member
    @clicketykeys - That makes so much sense to me, I was that way all Winter. I think you are just exhausted emotionally and physically, you have had such a stressful school year. I don’t know if it’s always been there s way, but it seems to me like last year wasn’t as tough for you. Maybe you need to just get through the school year and reset this summer. Don’t beat yourself up for the next month.

  • korina75
    korina75 Posts: 297 Member
    JFT 5/12
    Yoga-30 minutes :(
    Swimming 30 minutes :)
    Stay within calories :)
    Eat Mindfully :)
    Be present with family, no rushing/working during brunch :)
    Laundry/finish packing 😭

  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Monday 13 May

    Time to get serious again. Ou visitors leave today and I am 3 kg above the middle of my maintenance target. Some of that is a result of yesterday's birthday celebrations but there has also been a gradual gain over the last fortnight.

    Log accurately
    Stay in the green
    Aim for 5 fruit and veg (may need to go shopping)
    Fitbit excercise goals
    January water challenge
    February evening challenge
    March walking challenge
    April positivity challenge
    May activity challenge
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    Morning all, hope everyone had a good weekend. Lovely sunshine here today - shame I have to sit in a classroom invigilating exams today!

    Heading off shortly so quickly posting goals..


    So goals recap:
    - morning workout ✅
    - walk or jog to cafe for brunch with the kids ✅
    - finish ✅ and put away laundry ✅
    - finish cleaning ✅
    - tidy garden and front steps ✅
    - mow lawn ✅
    - read invigilator guidance ✅
    - bed by 9❎

    Monday goals:
    - morning workout ✅
    - pack snacks, milk, bags for school ✅
    - remember to take sunflower seeds ✅
    - remind C re parents picking up ✅
    - early to work to hand over to student teacher
    - check if there is soil for planting
    - invigilating in year 6 in am
    - home lunchtime for car and shake
    - leave by 5
    - health food store after work
    - book train tickets for 23rd
    - bed by 9:30
  • awhit4842
    awhit4842 Posts: 236 Member
    Have been traveling for work the the last week so biggest goal is to just get back into a routine.
    1. Log all food
    2. Drink 150oz water
    3. Meditate
    4. Workout at home
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,579 Member
    Checking in from Sunday
    1. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea!
    2. Finish essay and submit.
    3. Long run: 9 miles. UGH.
    4. Juice bar. Parents.
    5. Write a blog post. Read 10 pages each of new books. Add to Goodreads. Lang8 post.
    6. Review plans. Update first directions. Update class websites.
    7. Balance work. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, plank. Gratitude journal. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 8:45; devices off by 9:00. Alarm set for 5:50.

    JFT Monday
    1. AM walk/intervals. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea!
    2. Before school: Update class websites. Update first directions. Put chapter 7 work on cart.
    3. Class 1-2: Grammar review. Chapter 7 work.
    4. Planning: A - Grade late work. B - Sort research essays. C - Grade late work. D - Grade late work.
    5. Class 4: Begin Romeo and Juliet.
    6. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
    7. Lifting 3:30. Elliptical to 10k. Read 10 pages of Cafeteria. Weigh and prep celery. Prep cheese. Pack lunch. Exam?
    8. Gratitude journal. Update Goodreads Friday. Get D to checkmark completion work.
    9. Prep Tue lunch. Chop celery. Therapy exercises at 8:30: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 8:45; devices off by 9:00; alarm set for 5:00.

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    End of 2018: 189.2
    January 2019: 186.0
    February 2019: 187.0
    Today: 192

    Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut
    1. 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: Dentist. Onco. PCP. Call to set up checkups with Dass (October). GET MAGAZINES FOR COLLAGES FROM DOCTORS.
    7. Theater: Audition for Mamma Mia??? House Mgr Friday.
    8. House: Mineral oil on tile spots. Check with D about ceiling and taking items to the dump.
    9. Fun: Open beading on Thursdays. Coloring at library on Tuesday.

    WFTY: Climbing.
    Positive thought:
  • wannabeskinnycat
    wannabeskinnycat Posts: 205 Member
    Hi everyone

    Happy Monday and hopefully a nice start to a nice week. I've read all the posts since Friday. I hope you all had a nice Mother's Day and hugs if it wasn't the way you wanted.

    @Faebert OMG at police and their dog in your house. I would've been panicking. Glad the kids didn't wake up as they might've been scared. Well done for being calm about it.

    @Snowflake1968 your crafts are lovely. Do you find it relaxing? Being against the clock is a fair bit of pressure especially when you want it to be perfect.

    Well done to everyone for mostly hitting their goals. We're not perfect and real life tends to jump out on us and blindside our plans. That we're still trying is a success.

    I managed most of my goals at the weekend and even pushed myself out of my comfort zone and did some exercise! I struggle massively with balance and I'm quite good at falling over fresh air so I've been nervous of any exercise where I rely on my legs. Well, years ago the kids had a Wii - if anyone remembers them, it's a small games console - and they had everything to go with it. It's been in our loft for years and my daughter said she'd help me with it. So yesterday I created an account on Wiifit and did 10 mins of stepping on and off the board in time with the game. I didn't think I'd be able to do it never mind for 10 mins so I'm really proud of myself. There's lots of bits to it so later I'm going to play tennis haha.

    JFT 13/5/19 Monday

    1. I’ll come back here each evening
    2. Log everything and be under calorie goal
    3. Take at least 5500 steps
    4. Use Wiifit for 30 mins
    5. Make time to be mindful for me

    xx

  • aubyshortcake
    aubyshortcake Posts: 796 Member
    Good morning all! I hope you had a nice weekend.

    Yesterday was a lot of fun, we went to my mother-in-law's for lunch then back to my parents' for a barbecue for dinner. I definitely ate way too much, I couldn't even log it accurately so I just guestimated that I had about 4,500 calories. When I eat at the pace and amount I was eating it usually ends up being around that, so that's my go to major overeating number. I hope it's an over estimation but I'm fairly certain it's not 😞. That would have my weekly average being in a 300 calorie surplus every day.. Ugh.

    I can tell I am extremely bloated this morning and there's a food baby in my belly lol, I'm just going to move forward tho, that's all I can do. Today is a new day, and just for today I'm going to stay within my calorie goal.

    JFT 5/13:

    1. Give Rukia her a.m. pills 😁
    2. Stay within calorie goal
    3. Go for a walk at lunch
    4. Finish work at 5:15
    5. Put away clean laundry
    6. Give Rukia her p.m. pills
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    Monday weigh-in:

    Ultimate Goal weight: 154
    First Goal weight: 159
    Starting weight (this year): 167
    Jan 7th: 167
    Jan14th: 166
    Jan 28th: 163.25
    Feb 4th: 164.25
    Feb 11th: 163.75
    Feb 25th: 166.75
    Mar 4th: 164.75
    Mar 11th: 167.75
    Mar 18th: 165
    Mar 25th: 164
    Apr 1st: 162.75
    Apr 15th: 164.25
    May 13th: 166.25

    So I'm nearly back at this year's starting weight again, but I don't feel too bad about it. I've only gained 2 pounds across a two-week holiday and a long weekend in France. Previously I would have gained way more than that, so I think 2 pounds is pretty reasonable. I imagine some of that will be water weight and fall off this week anyway (assuming I do get back on track!)

    This week I don't have any tricky eating situations coming up, except for possibly one leaving drinks on Friday, so it should be (relatively) easy to stay within my calories. I say 'relatively' because as we all know, this is never easy!

  • korina75
    korina75 Posts: 297 Member
    Woke up bloaty, 2lbs up from yesterday, and feeling sluggish so basically paying the price for my weekend indulgence. Intention for today is to eat for health/fuel.

    JFT 5/13
    Eat mindfully
    Eat for fuel/healthy choices
    30 minutes tempo run
    laundry/pack
    mindful meditation x3 for one minute each
    Extra water today

    I am leaving for vacation in two days! I am really excited but I was hoping to be further along in my weight loss than I am. But it's ok, I feel good and I am desperately in need of a few days without responsibilities. I'm on a good path and have to remember that it's not a destination but a way of life along the way.

    That's my thought for the day! My intention is set to "reset/health" for today and I'm ready to make that happen.
  • Sunshinelinzee
    Sunshinelinzee Posts: 49 Member
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    Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there. Whether this is a happy day or a sad day for you know someone out there in the world is sending you all of the positive vibes and wishing you the greatest of days.

    JFT for me for 5/12
    Active recovery yoga (done already)

    Stay on plan and do not overeat when visiting my folks for Mother’s Day lunch. It’s just casual - the place we are going specializes in giant sandwiches. But like one sandwich is pretty much made on an entire loaf of bread. For me this means whole wheat, half sandwich (and only eat half of it - I’m telling you these things are huge), water or unsweetened tea and no fries. The one I get is hummus sprouts spinach tomato avocado and bacon so I’m not sweating the actual sandwich fixing - just the size and bread and temptation of the fries.

    Get all of our breakfasts and lunches prepped in containers for the week

    AF day 7

    Happy Monday everyone

    Yesterday I did well - stayed the course but I gave in on the sweet potato fries. I counted them, there were 10, and logged them and still came in at goal for the day.

    For today 5/13

    Workout
    Count and log and stay on plan
    AF
    And it’s back to work and back to that terrible project that I’d really like to finish!
    If I have enough time at the end of the day report some tomatoes or start spring cleaning the windows
    Have a great day all!
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    Back from holiday and only a little heavier! (as above).

    I had a very nice holiday. Chile is a beautiful country and we saw some amazing things. I will post a couple of pictures for those who are interested. It was also really nice to have a proper break. I wasn't very relaxed for the first couple of days as work had been quite stressful in the run-up, but I then switched off and had an amazing time :smile:

    I'm now back and trying to get caught up on stuff, whilst trying not to lose the 'holiday feeling' immediately! There is such an amazing feeling on holiday. I have read articles about this that attribute much of the feeling to all the novelty and new experiences. The articles recommend keeping the holiday feeling going at home by seeking out new experiences when back at home, and making an effort to look at things as if you were a tourist in your own town. I think this is really interesting and I could be way better at this. I have a tendency to get sucked into all the things I 'need' to do, and to get diverted from the enjoyment of just being alive.

    Anyway, on that note, here's the things to do today .... :smile:

    Today's commitments:

    - Log everything I eat
    - Be in the green
    - 3+ bottles water
    - Get outside for a walk

    - No eating whilst standing
    - Savour every bite
    - Talk back to sabotaging thoughts
    - Give myself credit!
    - Stay positive

    - 3+ of French book, article, podcast, Duolingo
    - Sort out holiday money
    - Do holiday reviews
    - Catch up on emails
    - Do lots of French work
    - Gratitude journal
    - Lights off by 11

    Today's positive thought: I am really lucky to be alive and to have just been on a fantastic holiday.

    Words for 2019: Mindful Moderation

    How I will exercise mindful moderation today: By staying in the green, even though stomach will probably demand more food, being used to holiday eating!

  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
    Good morning!!

    Had an okay weekend. I made my Mom beef stew for dinner but got a call at about 430 saying that she was sick so we're postponing until tonight. At least beef stew gets better overnight.

    JFT, 5-13-19

    1. Log all my food
    2. Stay away from candy AND snack cakes
    3. Fold all the laundry
    4. So at least half of the dishes
    5. Have a good dinner with Mom and Dad
    6. Bed by 1030

    I'll be back later today.

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