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

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  • CocoLoris
    CocoLoris Posts: 115 Member
    @Bex953172 hello, thanks thanks thanks :-)
    It is really nice to be able to unload, as it were, a to do list for others to see without feeling bad about not reaching it. Just practicing daily focus and what works for oneself.
    I have never been social about my weight loss, and I think that's one of the reasons I am not as content as I can be.
    And reading this thread in particular really made me open my eyes on what I wish I could do daily, without feeling like I am sharing too much or too little. Just right. In the flow. Well we will see how I go. Thanks for reminding me that if a bad day happens, it happens. No worries and no judgements.
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,145 Member
    CocoLoris wrote: »
    @Bex953172 hello, thanks thanks thanks :-)
    It is really nice to be able to unload, as it were, a to do list for others to see without feeling bad about not reaching it. Just practicing daily focus and what works for oneself.
    I have never been social about my weight loss, and I think that's one of the reasons I am not as content as I can be.
    And reading this thread in particular really made me open my eyes on what I wish I could do daily, without feeling like I am sharing too much or too little. Just right. In the flow. Well we will see how I go. Thanks for reminding me that if a bad day happens, it happens. No worries and no judgements.

    Haha I've been having bad days since the new year! Been awol for ages and generally struggling and just last week, boom I'm back lol!

    I think the best thing about the thread is that we all end up being friends, which I think makes it all the more supportive!

    How much are you aiming to lose? I've got to lose 45lbs!! Yikes lol
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,145 Member
    Meh, can't complete my diary today because I've only had 500ish calories. In fact it will be less than that with the school run added! Least I'm in the green LOL! I hate being poorly. Ash got me a lucozade so feeling a bit more hydrated! Electrolytes <3!

    Hopefully be back to normal tomorrow, poor dogs not been walked again!
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,782 Member
    edited October 2019
    @CocoLoris Welcome to the group. I’m also in the UK

    Awww! Knex!!! Happy memories of hours spent with my grandsons, building all sorts of things.

    The only failure is giving up!
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    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
    NAME: Terri
    SW: 167.4
    GW: 162.4
    28/08: 162.4 - 5 lb It’s taken almost the whole month! And I could be up again tomorrow. 😂
    ==============================

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    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 2
    NAME: Terri
    SW: 162.4 (28/08)
    GW: 157.4
    25/09: CW: 157.2 - 5.2
    WOO! HOO! 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼

    ==============================

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    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 3
    NAME: Terri
    SW: 157.2 (26/09)
    GW: 152.2
    07/10: CW: 155.8 - 1.4 lb 😃
    ==============================
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    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 4
    NAME: Terri
    SW: 156.0 (08/10)
    GW: 151
    09/10: CW: 155.8 Phew!!! I had a 🍿 incident 2 nights ago and was sure it would show up this morning! 😂
    ==============================

    JFT: Wed 09 Oct
    • Meditation/Reflection 🌟
    • Log CICO/in the green/hydrate 🌟
    • Knee Physio 🌟
    • 25 + mins intentional exercise 🌟
    • am: grocery shopping 🌟
    • after lunch: work on patchwork😏 Nope! Did some crochet instead
    • 7000+ steps 🌟
    • 15 mins declutter🌟 fridge!

    JFT: Thurs 10 Oct
    • Meditation/Reflection
    • Log CICO/in the green/hydrate
    • Knee Physio
    • 25 + mins intentional exercise
    • 8,30am: leave car in for service
    • 11am ish?: prep for flower arranging
    • 2pm: flower arranging group
    • 7000+ steps
    • 15 mins declutter
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,145 Member
    TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
    @CocoLoris Welcome to the group. I’m also in the UK

    Awww! Knex!!! Happy memories of hours spent with my grandsons, building all sorts of things.

    The only failure is giving up!
    ==============================
    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
    NAME: Terri
    SW: 167.4
    GW: 162.4
    28/08: 162.4 - 5 lb It’s taken almost the whole month! And I could be up again tomorrow. 😂
    ==============================

    ==============================
    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 2
    NAME: Terri
    SW: 162.4 (28/08)
    GW: 157.4
    25/09: CW: 157.2 - 5.2
    WOO! HOO! 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼

    ==============================

    ==============================
    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 3
    NAME: Terri
    SW: 157.2 (26/09)
    GW: 152.2
    07/10: CW: 155.8 - 1.4 lb 😃
    ==============================
    ==============================
    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 4
    NAME: Terri
    SW: 156.0 (08/10)
    GW: 151
    09/10: CW: 155.8 Phew!!! I had a 🍿 incident 2 nights ago and was sure it would show up this morning! 😂
    ==============================

    JFT: Wed 09 Oct
    • Meditation/Reflection 🌟
    • Log CICO/in the green/hydrate 🌟
    • Knee Physio 🌟
    • 25 + mins intentional exercise 🌟
    • am: grocery shopping 🌟
    • after lunch: work on patchwork😏 Nope! Did some crochet instead
    • 7000+ steps 🌟
    • 15 mins declutter🌟 fridge!

    JFT: Thurs 10 Oct
    • Meditation/Reflection
    • Log CICO/in the green/hydrate
    • Knee Physio
    • 25 + mins intentional exercise
    • 8,30am: leave car in for service
    • 11am ish?: prep for flower arranging
    • 2pm: flower arranging group
    • 7000+ steps
    • 15 mins declutter

    LOL a popcorn "incident"
    😂😂😂
  • Mintpafu
    Mintpafu Posts: 7 Member
    My first day trying to do this worked! I tend to get overwhelmed with long term failure and have a hard time staying on track, so i'm going to try to keep doing these every day.

    JFT 10/08/19
    1. Stick to food plan. ✅
    2. Drink water. ✅
    3. Clean up room. ✅

    JFT 10/09/19

    It's already super late but i'm a night person, so:

    1. Stick to calorie limit.
    2. Go for a walk today.
    3. Drink a bottle of water after the walk.
    4. Before bed, set yourself up to write a JFT post tomorrow.
  • CocoLoris
    CocoLoris Posts: 115 Member
    edited October 2019
    Thanks @TerriRichardson112.
    @Bex953172 - My weight goals are to lose 6kg in total. From 69kg to 63kg.

    I am in a good mindset and that’s always true when I start/restart something, but my problem usually start down the line, when things don’t go to plan or I have a setback and I lose track of the bigger picture. But this time it’s different.
    I have compiled a list of patterns I now see in my previous attempts over the years and I am addressing most of them in a flexible and personal way.

    Ah, and I am living in NZ but originally from Belgium :-)

    Legend:
    🧘🏼‍♀️ = mindful/relaxed
    🏊🏻‍♀️ = hard/feeling like swimming against the current
    🤼‍♀️ = struggling with people
    🏄🏼‍♀️ = easy/enjoyable/riding the wave
    🏋🏼‍♀️ = lots of effort involved (but rewarding)


    JFT Thursday 10/10/19
    Up cals from 1500 to 1600🧘🏼‍♀️
    Go for a short walk🧘🏼‍♀️
    Watch 10 videos on Software I want to get better at 🏊🏻‍♀️
    Declutter the kitchen bench 🏄🏼‍♀️
    Journal 🧘🏼‍♀️

    Thoughts: my first day done ! I haven’t done the task that scares me the most... will make it less challenging for tomorrow. But I have done all of the rest, took notes (been mindful) and I did some extras that were not on the list.
    I will make sure I try to do the ones on the list before extras, next time, but right now I'm pretty pleased.

    And I decided to add emojis to represent my state of mind while doing the task.

    JFT Friday 11/10/19
    Watch 3 videos on Software I’d like to get better at
    Buy new shoes
    Stronglift workout B
    Make excel spreadsheets (+ journal) of my spendings from Jul ->
    Send an email to R


    @Faebert good luck with the pain today. Take care, hope it goes away fast.
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    Did pretty well yesterday. Had a rather frustrating day at work but despite this didn't deviate from my food plan (with exception of one chocolate) and didn't drink any alcohol either. Progress!

    Yesterday's commitments:

    - Log everything I eat :smile:
    - Stick to food plan :neutral::smile:
    - Be in the green with a deficit :smile:
    - 5+ bottles water :smile:
    - No alcohol :smile:
    - Run to work :smile:

    - No eating whilst standing :neutral:I was super hungry in the evening - was on a deficit - and ate a yoghurt while waiting for the kettle
    - Savour every bite :smile:
    - Talk back to sabotaging thoughts :smile: Yes! I had some frustration at work and ended up eating a chocolate from the snack area. But then I stopped myself from eating more than one and got back on track straight away. That's a huge improvement from a couple of weeks ago where once I'd cracked I kept going.
    - Give myself credit! :smile:
    - Stay positive :smile:

    - 45+ minute lunch break :smile:
    - Get flu jab :smile:
    - Finish work by 6.30pm :neutral:6.45
    - Look at job emails :neutral:Started but didn't finish
    - Reply to holiday emails :/Couldn't be bothered, basically
    - Gratitude journal :/ Fell asleep watching a movie and forgot, just crawled into bed!
    - Lights off by 11 :/ don't know why I put this as a goal as I knew boyfriend was coming back after 11. I did sleep before 11 though due to falling asleep in movie! Just then had to wake up to put myself to bed...


    Today's commitments:

    - Log everything I eat
    - Stick to food plan
    - Stay within 100 calories of green
    - 4+ bottles water

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

    - 30+ minute lunch break
    - Finish work at 5pm
    - Send holiday emails
    - Something productive
    - Gratitude journal


    Words for 2019: Mindful Moderation
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,145 Member
    MrsB184 wrote: »
    Hey all! I’m really keen to join this support group. This is exactly what I need. One day at a time!!
    Looking forward to getting to know some of you 😊😊

    Welcome! Good to have you here!
    What are you aiming to lose?
    Any goals in mind for today? (Or tomorrow depending what time zone you're in lol) it's morning here in the UK!
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,145 Member
    Goals for Thurs

    - Be in the green
    - Get min 4 waters in
    - Walk the dog
    - Take it easy, tummy still feels sensitive lol! Which also means no exercise today!



    I wanted to ask you all a question, when you were at your heaviest did you get more problems with your digestion? I quite frequently have stomach problems, mostly trapped wind and bloating, heartburn and feeling nauseous leaving me feel very uncomfortable.
    But I'm pretty sure it's not IBS or any medical condition, I'm pretty sure it's not an intolerance. I can't really seem to pin point it to anything other than maybe eating a few to many unhealthy snacks or eating late at night (even though they fit in my calories)

    Will losing weight help this do you think?
    I'm not really one for going to the Drs.
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,039 Member
    PackerFanInGB wrote: »
    Good morning! Work at home day, so I'm in a good mood. LOL!

    This morning I have an appointment with an Integrative Medicine doctor at our clinic. She focuses on healing the body, mind and spirit as a whole and tries to use the most natural ways, mixed with medicine if needed, to help a person be the best they can be. I've worked with her, and she's just an awesome lady, so I'm excited.

    @littleblackskirt WELCOME! I'm happy to see you! You were missed. :heart:

    Thank you! I've missed reading what you are all up to too!

    Integrative Medicine sounds really good, it makes sense doesn't it? I hope it is helpful for you.
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,039 Member
    littleblackskirt wrote: »

    So JFT Wednesday 9th October

    Walk spent an hour walking round shopping centre, so not a proper walk but at least I was out
    Do back exercises did full set in the morning , forgot in the evening
    Practice gratitude yes, I'm grateful our postie was late! So I looked out the window for him and realised my feet were wet, my radiator was leaking. So pleased I discovered it, and that son will repair it for free :)
    Lift the red bag as a reminder (it weighs 30lbs) yes, it's still heavy...
    Finish sorting bedroom, clothes to charity shop no, had a visit from baby grandson instead, much more fun
    Do not buy chocolate (I don't know how to write this without using a negative! The aim is not to bring chocolate into the house) success, I walked straight past 2 chocolate shops at the shopping centre

    I have a new bad habit this summer. Every day when I return home from hospital visiting I have a big mug of tea and some chocolate in my favourite chair. It's a sort of comfort thing, relaxing alone for a short time. The tea is okay but the chocolate needs to stop, so I won't buy more, and will just have to get used to it!

    JFT Thursday 10th October

    Walk
    Do back exercises
    Practice gratitude
    Lift the red bag
    Do not buy chocolate
    Finish bedroom!


    DISCARD 5LBS CHALLENGE 4

    NAME: Ellie
    SW: 181
    GW: 176
    CW: 10/10 181
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,145 Member
    littleblackskirt wrote: »
    littleblackskirt wrote: »

    So JFT Wednesday 9th October

    Walk spent an hour walking round shopping centre, so not a proper walk but at least I was out
    Do back exercises did full set in the morning , forgot in the evening
    Practice gratitude yes, I'm grateful our postie was late! So I looked out the window for him and realised my feet were wet, my radiator was leaking. So pleased I discovered it, and that son will repair it for free :)
    Lift the red bag as a reminder (it weighs 30lbs) yes, it's still heavy...
    Finish sorting bedroom, clothes to charity shop no, had a visit from baby grandson instead, much more fun
    Do not buy chocolate (I don't know how to write this without using a negative! The aim is not to bring chocolate into the house) success, I walked straight past 2 chocolate shops at the shopping centre

    I have a new bad habit this summer. Every day when I return home from hospital visiting I have a big mug of tea and some chocolate in my favourite chair. It's a sort of comfort thing, relaxing alone for a short time. The tea is okay but the chocolate needs to stop, so I won't buy more, and will just have to get used to it!

    JFT Thursday 10th October

    Walk
    Do back exercises
    Practice gratitude
    Lift the red bag
    Do not buy chocolate
    Finish bedroom!


    DISCARD 5LBS CHALLENGE 4

    NAME: Ellie
    SW: 181
    GW: 176
    CW: 10/10 181

    I love dipping biscuits in my tea, could you swap the chocolate for a biscuit instead? As long as it's less calories? :) can't have a cup of tea with out biscuits lol!!
  • awhit4842
    awhit4842 Posts: 236 Member
    JFT Wednesday
    1. Log all food 👍
    2. Drink 150oz water👍
    3. Workout at home 👍
    4. Stay lectin free👎 damn you Trader Joe’s veggie crisps!
    5. Journal👍
    6. Meditate 👍

    JFT Thursday
    1. Log all food
    2. Gym
    3. Drink 150oz water
    4. Yogurt for snack
    5. Meditate
  • aubyshortcake
    aubyshortcake Posts: 796 Member
    Good morning, and welcome to all the new people!

    Yesterday I was still over maintenance, but less than I have been the past several days, so I guess that's something. I finally weighed myself for this round of the 5lb challenge and I'm actually up 4 lbs from where I was at the beginning of the last challenge! I know some of it is water but still, that was a bit of a reality check to get me back on track. I only have at most 10 pounds to lose so every pound makes a difference and it's so easy to put them back on and so hard to take them back off.

    Here are my stats for the challenge:

    Name: Aubrette
    CW: 116.0
    Goal for this round: 111.0
    UGW: 106-ish (right around there is when I look and feel my best)

    Yesterday 10/9:

    1. Stay within calorie goal😔
    2. Finish work at 5:20😔
    3. Do NOT let stress take over😁
    4. Lay out clothes for tomorrow😔
    5. Cook dinner😁

    JFT 10/10:

    1. Stay within calorie goal
    2. Finish work at 5:20
    3. Do NOT let stress take over
    4. Lay out clothes for tomorrow
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,568 Member
    Checking in from Wednesday
    1. AM run: 2 miles. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Review current unit plan.
    2. Before school: Check class websites. Update first directions. Check daily plan; send work for EW.
    3. Class 1: ROL "Gretel." Check POV. Check tense. Count dialogue. Identify tags. Do the same for "Witch." Revise "Villain POV."
    4. Class 2-3: ROL "Gretel." Check POV. Check tense. Count dialogue. Identify tags. Do the same for "Witch." Revise "POV" and type it as "Villain POV."
    5. Planning: PARENT CALLS. Revise unit plan. Grade all work in black folder. Cover class.
    6. Lifting. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
    7. Dinner: Pizza.
    8. Read 10 pages of Totalitarianism. Update Goodreads Friday. Weigh and prep celery. Prep cheese. Pack lunch.
    9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Alarm set for 5:00.

    JFT Thursday
    1. AM run: 4 miles. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea!
    2. Before school: Check class websites. Update first directions. Put sign on door!
    3. Class 1: Print poetry project and narrative. Check against directions. Revise. Reprint. Take test if leaving early.
    4. Class 2-3: Print poetry project and narrative. Check against directions. Revise. Reprint. Take test if leaving early.
    5. Planning: PARENT CALLS. Meeting. :P
    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. Dinner: Pork chops. Library? PAY FINES. Fold laundry.
    8. Read 10 pages of Totalitarianism. Update Goodreads Friday. Weigh and prep celery. Prep cheese. Pack lunch.
    9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Alarm set for 5:30 - short AM run in neighborhood.
    10. Ask about how to support new AP. Practice hair braiding with D. Check on appts for drs. Remind D to ask his dad about the table. Check with D about ceiling. START BLOGGING AGAIN. 3 posts/week? Create test for MLA format. Create unit plan for Malala. Put jewelry away. Fold laundry. Complete bartending course. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Remember that M does not like surprises! Check dates of classes and update semester plan. Request parent meeting with KC and BW.

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

    Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut
    1. Purchases: Look for an "ugly Christmas sweater" and a long-haired doll at thrift stores. Practice French braiding. Go to used bookstore and look for On Writing (Stephen King), Dying for a Paycheck (Robin Hardman), The Prince (tr. Tim Parks, Russell Price, or Robert Adams), The Secret Adversary (Christie).
    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. Schedule assessments for Fall 2019; plan out return times. Write 1 reflection weekly; type one in Classroom by Weds. Copy-paste to PB for comments due Friday. PB usernames 6 digits, no 19 or 20s, no birthdates. Homework: Online journal Mon due Tue; Reflection Tue due Wed; C&P journal in class Wed; Comments Thu due Fri. Bonus if you are the first response; further bonus if you respond to comments on your post. Grammar practice Mon & Wed; quiz Fri.
    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. NOTE: ATTENDED PRE FLEX DAY.
    6. Medical: Dentist Oct 29 8 AM. Onco Oct 22 9:30. PCP Schedule for July. ObG Oct 22 10:30. PCP - allergy shots?
    7. Theater: What's next?
    8. House: Mineral oil on tile spots. Check with D about ceiling.
    9. Fun: Open beading on Thursdays. Coloring at library on Tuesday. Put jewelry away. Edney Hack Nights alt Weds. ASL? Spanish/Portuguese practice? Practice piano. ROL Secret Adversary. Buy new bikes and bike night for car.
    10. Volunteering ideas: Theater. Library. Animal shelter.

    WFTY: Climbing. I wasn't sure I'd make 4 miles today, but I did! I'm still incredibly slow, but I'm proud of myself just for doing it. Tomorrow I get to sleep in (a little).

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