JUST FOR TODAY -- One Day at a Time .... Daily commitment thread for 2019
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Woo-Hoo! This Year:
I, cocoloris, combatted extremely negative thoughts and came out stronger.
I kept my cool when things didn’t go as planned.
I let myself be more vulnerable.
I have learned so much more about myself and my underlying beliefs.
I have trusted my intuition and became much happier.
I have learned some healthy habits that support my long term goals.
I achieved goals I had given up on.
I figured out what I love about life and what I want out of it.
I have made new goals which bring me joy and happiness.
I have shown a lot of empathy.
Cocoloris, You have grown and matured mentally and emotionally this year---which is so very important in our overall health. I found that good mental/spiritual/emotional health is a huge factor in getting my physical wellbeing where it needs to be. "I figured out what I love about life and what I want out of it." This is HUGE and so many people do not know this about themselves. I think this might be my goal for this/next year as the hubs and I enter a new season of retirement.
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Oh my...what beautiful Woo-Hoo! lists thus far! Forget about adding yours to an ongoing post---that will end up being one huge post, lol!
They have inspired me and encouraged me to push on. I so much want to end this year WELL and I hope you do, too!
If we all work together challenging, pushing, walking alongside, encouraging...we are a FORCE of ONE!!!
Just think what all we have accomplished because of our friendships on here
Peace and joy!
Keep the Woo-Hoo's coming!
Peace and joy!4 -
I am still at 152---I have 4 lbs to go before I am back down to my goal weight. Yea!!!
I have recorded my anticipated food for the day---4 days in a row---mark it down people!!!
I am drinking 6 cups of water/herbal tea Operation: RED CUP has been activated---thanks, Joan!
I have read my devotional
I will journal
I have been/will be intentionally grateful
I want to share a portion from my Bible study today. Even if you aren't a Believer, I think you can still glean from this. I had not considered this before. (btw, the fruits of the Spirit are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control!)
"We would all love to spend our lives on the top of a mountain. We would all love to vigorously breathe in that fresh mountain air and take in the magnificent view. You can see things on the mountaintop that you would never see from the valley. Things take on their rightful perspective from the mountaintop. You are literally on top of the world. It's a place fit for a queen - the queen of the mountain!
None of us wants to buy real estate in the valley of despair and disappointment. There is an extremely limited vision in the lower places and you are not able to see beyond the next grove of trees.
And yet it is in the valley where vegetation grows and where flowers bloom. There is no growth on the top of a mountain but you will only find rocks and boulders there. The top of a mountain is no place to put down roots - that happens in the valley below. It is in the valley where the most magnificent growth of your life will happen and it is there that the fruit of the Spirit will grow in lush abundance. May I just say it this way: In the valley where your heart was broken will be the place of your greatest harvest."
Now, I will be the first to say that I do not ask to be placed in the valley! Ugh! No! But when I do find myself there, I hope to remember the times in my life when I look back and say, "Wow, it was here that I have grown and changed and become stronger!"
Peace and joy!
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mytime6630 wrote: »Woo-Hoo! This Year:
I, Joan6630, have changed my weight from starting at 206, to currently weighing 182, a loss of 24 pounds since January
I now exercise at the gym at least 4-5 times a week, and found myself missing it on the days I skip. It has become part of my day.
I have learned (and still learning) that if I eat something I should not, to move on. Do not dwell on it, do not say to myself that I have failed. That this is part of life.
I have learned how to eat properly ... eating more fruits and veggies to fill up my plate. How to grab a apple or a egg instead of junk food (this is still a learning process though!!)
I have learned to put myself first .. that I also matter. That my health is very important. For me, that meant accepting that I needed additional help by joining Weight Watchers for a short time to learn how to eat, learn how to change the habits I have had for 68 years.
I have learned to accept things that I cannot change, and for me, this is learning that I cannot fix things. I cannot control other people's thoughts and behaviors.
I have learned so much how to have empathy and compassion to others through watching what my own daughter deals with everyday.. something she has no control over, and something that I am unable to fix. I have learned to admire her strength.
I have learned to turn many of my problems over to God. To be more thankful for all the good in my life.
I have learned that the best friends can be friends you never meet. Friends I have met on this online site. Friends who are there to encourage each other, and who motivate each other everyday. The friends I have made on here are the best.. and the reason I will never quit this group! We all share each others struggles, achievements, proud moments, and weak moments. We all hurt when one of us hurts ... we all share the joy when one of us has good news. We miss someone who has been absent for a period of time ... and are happy to see them return.. because we care. This thread has developed into knowing some of the best friends I could ever know... and I love you all!!!
You are going great guns, woman!!! Wowie Zowie, I had NO IDEA of your weight loss accomplishment. Go, Joan! And look at how much you've grown in other ways. I think my favorite is what you have learned by watching your daughter and her challenges. Truly there is something good that can be found in bleak times...you wish it were different for her but yet you still have found brightness.
Thanks for doing Operation: RED CUP again... I NEED this.1 -
@toaljasa
Hey there,
Thank you for the kind words. It has been quite a year already and I am still improving. This thread is my latest personal win actually. I have always lacked a place to share thoughts and plans (small ones) whilst not feeling obliged to do anything more than that.
And focusing on 1 day at a time is a practice I know fits me and yet I couldn’t bring myself to do it until now.
But here I am, thriving and being very happy with myself.
I loved your idea by the way, so thank you for putting it out there.
I like doing a recap of the year myself, in December, but doing an additional one now creates the opportunity to check in and maybe change course or work on some forgotten projects.
Have a lovely journey !
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Friday 18th October
I am struggling to get back into a decent routine. Today have have
Logged my food accurately
Stayed in the green
Eaten 5 fruit and veg
Not had enough to to drink and not logged it
Met my Fitbit excercise goals
Attended to the Happy Scale trend by eating at a deficit
Tomorrow I will be more organised with posting my goals and drinking water. I will also think about my accomplishments this year.6 -
Hi all. Still here, but still struggling. Need to get my head back in the game. Have a week off school now for the half term holiday and my plan is to do some thinking about a sustainable plan because what worked before the summer is no longer working right now and I’m feeling a bit down about it.
Hope you’re all ok. Going to try and catch up on what I’ve missed this weekend x7 -
@littleblackskirt So sorry that you have been put in this position. It’s so difficult to watch our loved ones deteriorating. 💕💖💕 I know it’s hard, but try and look after yourself as well as your dear mama. I will pray for you to find the strength you need, and I’m sure the others will, too.
Just wanted to say how much it has inspired me to read all your Woo! Hoo! Posts. Focusing on our achievements can give us the encouragement to keep going. Life is a series of peaks and troughs, but so long as we keep trying we are winning.
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. 😂
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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
18/10: CW: 154.9 - 1.1 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼 weight is bouncing around like a rubber ball! This is where it gets serious. I will keep at it.
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JFT: Fri 18 Oct- Meditation/Reflection 🌟
- Log CICO/in the green/hydrate 🌟
- Knee Physio 🌟
- 25 + mins intentional exercise🌟
- 10am: Latin Study group 🌟
- 2pm: PhotoPlus Group🌟
- Stay up to date with chores 🌟
- 7000+ steps🌟
- 15 mins declutter 🌟 Kitchen Worktops
JFT: Sat 19 Oct- Meditation/Reflection
- Log CICO/in the green/hydrate
- Knee Physio
- 25 + mins intentional exercise
- am: Local Shopping
- pm: chores/chillax
- Stay up to date with chores
- 7000+ steps
- 15 mins declutter
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So I forgot to set goals for today, but today was a winning day. Rocked it at work, was very pleased with how the day went. Calorie wise should still technically be under what I ate, but no time to exercise today. Exhausted but happy.
JFT 10/19
Track
Exercise
Watch soccer game
Declutter in kitchen
Visit dad
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Yesterday was such an awful day.
It was Ashs birthday, he woke up not feeling to great, a bit achey and stuff. And then he was a bit p!ssed off that no one had bothered with a card cause he didn't have any in the post, just off me and the girls. So he just felt very forgotten.
I was doing my best to make it a good day, I had a bag with a bottle of Rum, a mug and a fancy box of chocolates and the cards in and I left it at the front door because the girls wanted to give him it too and yet we're at school.
So we went into town and he wanted to get a couple of bits, with his birthday money, that was still in the card off me at home. So then that was a waste of time. He was more upset, I started getting upset because it was just going so badly.
We get home anyway, the dog had managed to get through the gate and he's ate all the chocolates. I effing lost it, like full on, he's on a new sofa we got so I'm screaming at him to get down and get out, he wouldn't budge, I screamed at him again the same thing, didn't budge. So I went to push him off the sofa and the *kitten* bit me. Like actually punctured my arm.
So I finally get him out the house in the garden. And I just break down in tears.
We went to his mums after I got back getting the girls which was a lot calmer and better but the day was still pretty awful up until that point.
I've now gotta watch my arm to make sure it doesn't get infected or I'll need a tetanus shot.
I've not bothered with the dog at all, not even looked at him. And he's definitely not getting any walks off me until I'm alright with him.
I get why he did it, I must've scared him but still, I didn't expect him to sink his teeth into my arm that deep. Ash wanted to get rid of him at first but I said no because I shouldn't of scared him like that but he was just ruining the only few presents Ash did have. (He did get some more cards and money at his mums from his nans)
But yeah, that's where I'm at, I'll do the woohoo thing when I'm in less of a temper.7 -
Yesterday was such an awful day.
It was Ashs birthday, he woke up not feeling to great, a bit achey and stuff. And then he was a bit p!ssed off that no one had bothered with a card cause he didn't have any in the post, just off me and the girls. So he just felt very forgotten.
I was doing my best to make it a good day, I had a bag with a bottle of Rum, a mug and a fancy box of chocolates and the cards in and I left it at the front door because the girls wanted to give him it too and yet we're at school.
So we went into town and he wanted to get a couple of bits, with his birthday money, that was still in the card off me at home. So then that was a waste of time. He was more upset, I started getting upset because it was just going so badly.
We get home anyway, the dog had managed to get through the gate and he's ate all the chocolates. I effing lost it, like full on, he's on a new sofa we got so I'm screaming at him to get down and get out, he wouldn't budge, I screamed at him again the same thing, didn't budge. So I went to push him off the sofa and the *kitten* bit me. Like actually punctured my arm.
So I finally get him out the house in the garden. And I just break down in tears.
We went to his mums after I got back getting the girls which was a lot calmer and better but the day was still pretty awful up until that point.
I've now gotta watch my arm to make sure it doesn't get infected or I'll need a tetanus shot.
I've not bothered with the dog at all, not even looked at him. And he's definitely not getting any walks off me until I'm alright with him.
I get why he did it, I must've scared him but still, I didn't expect him to sink his teeth into my arm that deep. Ash wanted to get rid of him at first but I said no because I shouldn't of scared him like that but he was just ruining the only few presents Ash did have. (He did get some more cards and money at his mums from his nans)
But yeah, that's where I'm at, I'll do the woohoo thing when I'm in less of a temper.
Oh Bex ... I am so sorry all this happened. Maybe one day you can look back at it all with a chuckle. But I know at the moment... I would be ready to throw the dog out the window also! I am so sorry he bit you though... hopefully it will heal OK.
You did go through a lot of work to plan the gifts for Ash, so I hope once he saw all that you and the girls did, it will brighten up his day. You put a lot of thought into the card, chocolates, and Rum. Maybe at the moment he was hurt because he felt no one remembered, but after seeing all that you did, I know he will feel the love there.
Hugs to you. I hope your day goes much better today, and your arm feels better2 -
mytime6630 wrote: »Yesterday was such an awful day.
It was Ashs birthday, he woke up not feeling to great, a bit achey and stuff. And then he was a bit p!ssed off that no one had bothered with a card cause he didn't have any in the post, just off me and the girls. So he just felt very forgotten.
I was doing my best to make it a good day, I had a bag with a bottle of Rum, a mug and a fancy box of chocolates and the cards in and I left it at the front door because the girls wanted to give him it too and yet we're at school.
So we went into town and he wanted to get a couple of bits, with his birthday money, that was still in the card off me at home. So then that was a waste of time. He was more upset, I started getting upset because it was just going so badly.
We get home anyway, the dog had managed to get through the gate and he's ate all the chocolates. I effing lost it, like full on, he's on a new sofa we got so I'm screaming at him to get down and get out, he wouldn't budge, I screamed at him again the same thing, didn't budge. So I went to push him off the sofa and the *kitten* bit me. Like actually punctured my arm.
So I finally get him out the house in the garden. And I just break down in tears.
We went to his mums after I got back getting the girls which was a lot calmer and better but the day was still pretty awful up until that point.
I've now gotta watch my arm to make sure it doesn't get infected or I'll need a tetanus shot.
I've not bothered with the dog at all, not even looked at him. And he's definitely not getting any walks off me until I'm alright with him.
I get why he did it, I must've scared him but still, I didn't expect him to sink his teeth into my arm that deep. Ash wanted to get rid of him at first but I said no because I shouldn't of scared him like that but he was just ruining the only few presents Ash did have. (He did get some more cards and money at his mums from his nans)
But yeah, that's where I'm at, I'll do the woohoo thing when I'm in less of a temper.
Oh Bex ... I am so sorry all this happened. Maybe one day you can look back at it all with a chuckle. But I know at the moment... I would be ready to throw the dog out the window also! I am so sorry he bit you though... hopefully it will heal OK.
You did go through a lot of work to plan the gifts for Ash, so I hope once he saw all that you and the girls did, it will brighten up his day. You put a lot of thought into the card, chocolates, and Rum. Maybe at the moment he was hurt because he felt no one remembered, but after seeing all that you did, I know he will feel the love there.
Hugs to you. I hope your day goes much better today, and your arm feels better
Thanks Joan! Arm seems okay, I sprayed antiseptic on it straight away and put a plaster on. Still hurts a bit but I just need to look out for swelling, redness and if it feels hot. And if I have fever then I need a shot (according to Dr. Google lol!)
For most the morning he kept saying "I'm not annoyed at you because you're trying your best to make my day better"
But then when I started forgetting the money and stuff I felt like I was then adding to his *kitten* day. And then when the dog ate the chocolate I felt like he was trying to make me look like a d!ckhead then as well!
I dunno, I've been in a pretty bad mood today still. I just put all my energy into yesterday then got
Woken by the girls at daft o clock again and I've just been in a rubbish mood all day.
I've hardly spoken to ash or the girls all day.2 -
Bex, I'm glad your arm seems to be okay. It's hard being family sometimes. I hope you find rest and peace today and that something will spark some joy into it.1
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@Faebert, I found myself struggling as well...for quite a while. I had lost momentum and purpose. I cared. I didn't want to regain all that I had lost. But I quit putting much effort into. I just tried to maintain my weight. And then something, not sure what, helped me to turn around. I think I just got scared, lol! I gained 7lbs during that time and my goal is to get those off before 12/31.
Know we are beside you. You may not feel it right now, but you are strong. You juggle job and parenting in an awesome way. Just keep holding on until this cloud passes.
Peace.
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Hey @Bex953172 - hope you are feeling a bit better (mood wise).
It's so unfortunate that the dog ate the chocolate. Hopefully you will find a better peace of mind soon and remember that you gave all your attention to Ash and tried your best to make his day better. That’s awesome of you. Not your responsibility and yet you wanted to do it anyways.
That’s a super nice character trait of yours and shows you truly care for others. Hope you extend that love to yourself now as well. Take care !1 -
Hey @Bex953172 - hope you are feeling a bit better (mood wise).
It's so unfortunate that the dog ate the chocolate. Hopefully you will find a better peace of mind soon and remember that you gave all your attention to Ash and tried your best to make his day better. That’s awesome of you. Not your responsibility and yet you wanted to do it anyways.
That’s a super nice character trait of yours and shows you truly care for others. Hope you extend that love to yourself now as well. Take care !
Thanks so much, I guess it is a nice trait but when it doesn't go right I feel really hard on myself and feel like a complete failure that I can't do anything right
Guess I need to change that, I just want people to be happy! I've always felt that when people are at their worst, even if I could just get them to crack a smile it would be the first step to feeling better.
But with ash, it's so hard!
Sometimes he proper laughs at my jokes and I have to ask if he actually found it funny lol!3 -
Saturday 19 October
Log accurately
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Water
Fitbit excercise goals
Attend to Happy Scale trend2 -
Catching up
Bex953172 - I am just reading about Ash having agoraphobia I don’t know if I knew this before. I hope that the steps into the living room is helpful to him. Can you stay up later to exercise? I’m with you I don’t like an audience when I’m exercising, it’s why a gym membership doesn’t work for me.
Sorry you had such a crappy day, I hope Ash realizes how much you tried.
Cschmitz110515 - I like your response to the young male about the big cookie. Congratulations on a successful run.
Zizzybumble- at least you are getting right back into it since your company has left. I still haven’t and my company left in mid July.
Littleblackskirt- I hope you are getting some time for self care with the responsibilities of your parents.
Aubyshortcake- how did the week go? Did the company fail and go into bankruptcy because you didn’t stay late? My new boss is a registered nurse and I work in a nursing Home. Her favourite thing to say to any of us if we make a mistake or don’t get something done is “did anyone die”? As long as your mistake didn’t cause a fatality she thinks it all can be fixed. I love her.
Pridesabtch - happy belated birthday. I don’t think you’re whining, but I get your sentiment. A few years ago I was so depressed I didn’t even like myself. I truly believe what helped me was a gratitude journal and a daily devotional in the morning. I am not an overly religious person, I don’t go to church regularly and I don’t read my bible regularly but this devotional seemed to speak to me on the days I needed it. My best friend had bought it for me and made me promise to read it that’s how I got started.
As for not feeling like you have anything left to give, maybe it’s time to say no to something. Let the hubby drive the girls, attend the event, worry about lunches and laundry. It sounds like you just have too much on the go all the time.
Toaljasa- I actually laughed out loud about how you get paint under the drop cloths, I do the same thing!
Chemjenny - sorry to hear about your Dad. That’s tough, I know.
Bookmeister86 - sorry you didn’t get the job, but I firmly believe when something doesn’t happen there is a reason. Why on earth do you have to give 3 months notice? Are there not laws that put a restrictions on things like that? I think here the longest notice that has to be given to leave is 6 weeks after 10 years employment. That may have changed as we’ve had been laws implemented recently but three months seems excessive to me. If you absolutely must give that much notice I think I would give my notice too. You would have that time to hoard some money to help out while you were job searching too.
Faebert- I am with you in the struggle.4 -
Remember
This year I have:
⁃ helped plan and decorate a wedding, a shower and a bachelorette party
⁃ I have started a new job in a new field that I am loving even more than I thought possible
⁃ I have, until the last 3 months, maintained my weight loss from last year
⁃ I had my best friend and my MIL visit
⁃ I have learned how to dive off the diving board
Thanks Toaljasa for making me remember what I have to be thankful for
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I have managed to get up over 190 again and I’m so disappointed in myself. I am struggling to eat properly, struggling to get off my *kitten* and move, struggling to drink my water. I’m just struggling.
I am really finding my new job and the learning curve that comes with it exhausting. I have now taken over the payroll for all staff, besides the DOS based program I am learning to process it I also have to learn three collective agreements for the three unions. DOS is not unfamiliar to me, it is the first computer program I learned in 1995 but I haven’t used it since 1999 when the world was going to end if we didn’t update computer systems. It is just not as intuitive and requires so much more memorizing than Windows. There is no Help button to push and not even a F key for that!
Last Friday was the first payday that I was responsible for and there were several complaints. Which made me feel very bad. I have created some processes for this pay period to hopefully make it a better payday this Friday.
Rodger has not directly commented on my weight gain, but has asked me why I haven’t walked lately. We had a cinnamon bun sale at work the other day and I told him it was to raise money for breast cancer when I sent him a picture of my bun, he said that was a good excuse. So my weight gain is obviously disappointing him as much as it is me. I need to get back into my habits and I’m not sure how to find time or energy for it.
To get my water in at work, I’m going to set an alarm to remind me to stop and take a drink. I have been filling my bottle but forgetting to drink. I am going to commit to walking while watching at least one show a night again and I think I’m going to set up a routine for two nights a week to go swimming.
The number one thing I am going to do is start logging consistent and accurately again. I have not been doing that. I also am going to post goals daily and update them too. I have been failing at that too. So I am going to post my goals and I’m going to try to find time to comment to each of you again, this group means so much to me and I feel I’ve been slacking.
See you all in the morning with brand new goals!
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