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

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

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.

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

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 ....

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!

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.

@bookmeister86 those are cool photos- had no idea chile looked like that, drier and higher elevation?

JFT - Sunday May 12- DETERMINED
2L of water -
Calories in green - No, but I really enjoyed my day
Walk 1 Mile -
Plank Challenge - 60 Squats
5 Fruits and Veggies - 4/5
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 - Monday May 13- 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 had a great day yesterday, I puttered around the house all morning and then went and dried a couple of loads of laundry I had washed. I then came home and just watched tv until Kaitlyn and Brodey showed up to make me supper. They brought me flowers and a really nice card.

We called Rodger's Mom while supper was on the barbecue and she told us she wouldn't be able to make it out for the wedding because they couldn't afford it. After we were off the phone with her we started talking about it between us and Brodey said is it only the cost holding her back. I said I think so, he said well I'll get her ticket. He has been saving points on his credit card just in case this happened. He didn't want to do it unless it was necessary, but he wants Kaitlyn to have her Grandmother here for the wedding. We called his Mom back and told him Brodey was getting the ticket and she said no at first, but then agreed. I have to call her this morning to discuss the final details of it. We discussed what is left to be done for the wedding and we have a pretty good handle on it we think.

I have to email Sarah this morning as I haven't received final confirmation for where I am to meet Jim for the interview tomorrow. I would feel better if I had it tonight since the meeting is at 1030 in the morning. I think I'll try to get my walk in this afternoon too because it's supposed to rain a lot this week.

I'm still recovering from being sick. I'm able to function only bc the cold medicine covers up my symptoms long enough to do necessary stuff. I slept as much as possible all weekend (bc hubby was here to help with the kiddos and baby).

My goal today is to complete my last Final Exam for this semester and get a few groceries for dinner. Other than that, I'm still trying to get well.

Keep up the good work everyone!! 😅

@Bex953172 - Kids are the hardest people in the world to please some days. They flit back and forth from one activity to another with no regard to what anyone else wants or needs. I think God made them that way so we didn't sit them somewhere and forget about them. They are the biggest joy and the biggest frustration all rolled up into one cute being that steal our hearts and we have to just embrace them. You are doing an amazing job, take time to enjoy it.

@zizzybumble - It's funny you said 3kg and I had to google how many pounds that is. The metric system was brought to Canada when I was in school and I learned all about the conversions but the only thing that I have ever fully embraced is speed and distance. Weight, and measurements for me are all still mostly in the imperial system. Just for the fun of it, I looked it up and the conversion happened starting in 1971 and lasted into the early 80's.

@wannabeskinnycat - I do find crafting very relaxing. I get bored very easily and find just watching tv a brain drain. This keeps my brain in use and I get to make pretty things to give to those I love.
I bought a wii shortly after I quit smoking in 2009, that system helped me lose 25 lbs in a short amount of time. I used it the second time I lost the same 25 lbs again too. I sold it in 2016 because we were moving and I wasn't going to have a place to really use it. That and a set of plates is really the only thing I miss that I sold when we moved. Now I just miss more space. I found the balance games really helped me a lot, you will enjoy it, I think it's excellent exercise. I see on the activity calender at my Mom's nursing home that they play Wii games a couple of times a month.

@aubyshortcake - A 300 calorie surplus for a daily average is still within maintenance. You might not lose this week, but you probably won't gain either. To me those important days are worth more than a number on the scale. I have finally let myself enjoy them instead of beating myself up for them.

@korina75 - It seems to be a trend this morning that everyone is bloated and over full. We'll all need to up our water intake today. I can't tell you how envious I am of your trip with your friend. I would love to get away with my friend for a bit. I would love to just live near her again truthfully.

@bookmeister86 - Welcome back! It looks like you had an amazing trip. I love all of the pictures. I think we take our own locales for granted a lot of the time. My husband and I were talking about this not too long ago, there are some interesting things right around us and in our city and we have never visited them. My Dad always took us to local attractions and things so we knew our community and province, I should really do that with Alberta.

@nlmackey98 - I think you had an amazing Mother's Day and you shouldn't beat yourself up for it. I know that is easier said than done. I was of the "I give up" type for years and I have spent the last year working on getting rid of that mentality. This group helped me immensely with that. Last summer when I was losing steadily I purposely had those overeating days so that I could handle them and not give in to the give up. It really helped me to consciously do that. Now I know that one bad day is nothing in the grand scheme of things. Please be easy on yourself, drink lots of water today and that bloat will soon disappear. You are doing amazing!

@MLHC1 - Good luck on your final exam and I hope you feel better soon.

@PackerFanInGB - Yes the meeting is tomorrow. So nice to see you post. I miss you.