JUST FOR TODAY -- One Day at a Time .... Daily commitment thread for 2019
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Wednesday 27 November
Log accurately
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Water
Fitbit exercise goals
Attend to Happy scale trend - be below maintenance1 -
There's alot of you I want to reply to but not finding the time ATM! But I'm thinking of you all and especially those struggling with various things.
Sooo yesterday I actually had a really good day!
Perfect logging, in the green, choosing healthy snacks over unhealthy snacks, not binging and got a few waters in!
Think I've finally reached the "had enough of this now" moment and I feel like I won't have to try so hard to achieve my goals because I've got that motivation and determination. I'll just do them regardless of how I feel because I want the weight gone more than wanting a biscuit or chocolate etc.
I knew I'd get there eventually, I guess it's just the way I work. Just gotta wait for my mind to "click" and then I can do it! Feel like I'm in the right mindset!
However, I'm not gonna be posting goals on here. Let's face it, I never remember them LOL and plus I don't want to jinx it haha
I will start posting again in the new year once I get in the swing of it again
But I will post how I've done each day
No ones won this challenge yet have they? I'm still in with a chance!1 -
DISCARD 5LB CHALLENGE!
Round 5:
SW: 180.0
GW: 175.0
CW: 181.0 (+1.0)
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I have had a trying few days and just haven’t had a chance to catch up. Like Bex I want to reply just don’t have time right now. Maybe tonight after I get home from the dentist.
Bex I lost track of the challenge but think I’m 2lbs down as of this morning. Again. It keeps going back up on me.1 -
JFT Wednesday
1. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea!
2. Text B about visit. Email student. Message Z.
3. Type blog post.
4. Go on a run.
5. Visit with B? Fold laundry. Grade late work. Write sub plans for next week.
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. Input grades? Dinner: Pork chops.
8. Prelog all food for tomorrow. Set up JFT.
9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth.
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. 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. She Should Run vision statement. Group checks for clear main idea, what else? Tuesday 11/26 writer meeting. Wed 12/5 dept meeting 7 AM. Thu 12/6 workshop; need sub plans.
Scale goalsEnd of 2017: 174.6
End of 2018: 189.2
January 2019: 186.0
February 2019: 187.0
Today: 195.8
Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut1. 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 Apr 30 8 AM but check on meetings and RS. Onco Apr ???. PCP Schedule for July. ObG schedule for October. PCP - allergy shots?
7. Theater: Mary Poppins Sun Dec 8 1:15. Amen Corner Thu Dec 19 5:45. EGL Fri-Sat 3:30.
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 rack for car.
10. Volunteering ideas: Theater. Library. Animal shelter. Community Kitchen. Emerge Georgia training.
WFTY: Climbing. I don't want to go for a run today. But I should.
Weather is nice. I just don't feel like it :P 1 -
Recap T 11/26 ~ Leg feeling much better this morning but decided no dog walk or treadmill before work. Slept a bit extra then washed some dirty dishes before work instead.
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings = Fitbit 15,611 steps, 250+ 13/14 & 51 floors
2) Meals (leftovers) & snacks prelogged / net calories zero / 14c water = Hungry after work & before supper, so ate healthy-ish snack of celery w/ peanut better... not great but better than I have been. Struggling with calories lately. Net cals -137 , sodium -674 , sugar -12 (mostly fruit/veg), fiber & protein excellent, 12c water
3) More progress PA-RM (almost finished) just one criteria left to write-up / review GA-GC download report / IT hands-on meeting 1:30 great meeting w/ Rick & so helpful!
4) Evening: walk dog if weather permits wicked NE wind but rain held off so walked cul de sacs in neighborhood 2.64 mi 47:06 & enjoyed early Christmas lights = happy dog & happy me / wash towels (start as soon as get home) / finish washing dishes but I did put away clean dishes washed before work / fold & put away all laundry upstairs / other? boiled eggs
5) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / bed & tv off 10:20
JFT W 11/27 ~ My right leg (behind knee) may have tendonitis... it ached Tues. morning then felt better in the afternoon so last night I walked dog, now this morning leg aches again. Think I may just have to completely rest leg until I have an entire day with no ache. Sad me & sad dog.
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
2) Meals & snacks prelogged / net calories zero (have been struggling with this especially with no exercise calories) / 14c water
3) Finish PA-RM to extent can & email Bob for last bits of info / clear some Inbox / play around in Cognos app / usual weekly status updates
4) Evening: pick up Breadsmith order / church service (choir there 6:30) / balance bank accts / update charity s/s / get out nickels container for tomorrow / other?
5) Unplug 9:30 / floss / retainers / bed & tv off 10:20 (leave for sister's by 9 a.m.)
Tomorrow (Thanksgiving Day US) hubby and I leave town to spend the holiday with my family at my sister's house. Lots of car time (over 5 hours round trip) and sitting, but I wouldn't have it any other way. There will be lots of tempting food, so I plan to control portions, and not eat every snack or sweet there, plus keep drinking my water. Friday is also a work holiday for me, but not for hubby = sad hubby. No logging on MFP for me for at least one day. I plan to be in the moment and not online. Have a safe & happy Thanksgiving, US JFTers! I'll catch up with everyone later!
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The only failure is giving up!============================================================
DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGES:
#1: - 5; #2: - 5.2; #3: -1.4; #4: -4.8
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DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 5
NAME: Terri
SW: 150.8 (11/11)
GW: 145.8
27/11: CW: 151,2: + 0.4 I’ve been working on strength for several days with a not unexpected effect.
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Daily Goals
JFT: Tue 26 Nov- Food: log All food and drink; stay under goal; balance macros/micros; Hydrate adequately; NLNS!!!
- Exercise: Knee Physio; 7,500+ Steps daily; 30 + minutes intentional exercise
- Other: Daily Mindfulness Practice/Meditation; Practice Self-care; Positively reframe thoughts; Learn something new; 15 mins Daily Declutter session; keep up to date with chores
Goals: ✅
Activities:- 10.30am: Craft Group✅
- 2.30pm: Hairderessing appointment ✅
JFT: Wed 27 Nov
Goals: ✅
Activities:- 10am: Grocery shopping ✅
- 2pm: Playreading ✅
- 7pm: Crochet Group ✅
JFT: Thu 28 Nov
Goals:
Activities:- 11.30am: Funeral
- 2.30pm: Monthly Meeting
Calorie Goal Challenge ~|~ Start Date: 4 Nov
Stay under goal until Thanksgiving
Days Under: 23/23
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Lol who keeps "disagreeing" on stuff?
Someone's disagreed on my 5lb challenge stats lmao!
My 1lb gain not good enough for you? Hey, hey?!?!
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Year 2017 Jan 1: 217
Year 2018 January 1: 195.5
Year 2019 January : 206
Feb 1, 2019: 201.6
March 4: 205
April 1: 196.8
May 5: 195
June: : 191.2
July: 192.4
August: 189.4
September: 184.6
October: 183
November: 180
DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 1
NAME: Joan
5'11"
SW :187.6 (starting weight for the 5 pound challenge - round 1)
GW for this challenge: 182.6
CW: 188.6 = didn't do so great with this challenge.
DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 2 -- Starting Date Thursday, Aug 29
NAME: Joan
SW :188.6 (starting weight for the 5 pound challenge - round 2)
GW for this challenge: 183.6
CW: 184.6 (current weight today)
DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 3 -- Starting Date Tuesday, September 24
NAME: Joan
SW :184.6 (starting weight for the 5 pound challenge - round 3)
GW for this challenge: 180 (my goal is to get to 178... and be out of the overweight on the charts! Those last few pounds are so hard to get off it seems!
CW: 182.6 (current weight today)
DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 4 -- Starting Date Tuesday, October 8
NAME: Joan
SW :182.6 (starting weight for the 5 pound challenge - round 4)
5'11"
GW for this challenge: 177.6 --- This would put me in the "normal" weight range... something I have been trying to do for the past 2 years, but just could never get there!!
CW: 181.6 (current weight today) -1 -- I am UP this morning, and I know its because of too much orange juice, and just not caring what I eat ... trying to get over this awful cold.
DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 5 -- Starting Date Monday, November 11
NAME: Joan
5'11"
SW :183.6 (starting weight for the 5 pound challenge - round 4)
GW for this challenge: 178.6
CW: 179.0 (current weight today) -4.6 - I know this will probably go up, as this has not been the best week for me food-wise.1 -
mytime6630 wrote: »Year 2017 Jan 1: 217
Year 2018 January 1: 195.5
Year 2019 January : 206
Feb 1, 2019: 201.6
March 4: 205
April 1: 196.8
May 5: 195
June: : 191.2
July: 192.4
August: 189.4
September: 184.6
October: 183
November: 180
DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 1
NAME: Joan
5'11"
SW :187.6 (starting weight for the 5 pound challenge - round 1)
GW for this challenge: 182.6
CW: 188.6 = didn't do so great with this challenge.
DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 2 -- Starting Date Thursday, Aug 29
NAME: Joan
SW :188.6 (starting weight for the 5 pound challenge - round 2)
GW for this challenge: 183.6
CW: 184.6 (current weight today)
DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 3 -- Starting Date Tuesday, September 24
NAME: Joan
SW :184.6 (starting weight for the 5 pound challenge - round 3)
GW for this challenge: 180 (my goal is to get to 178... and be out of the overweight on the charts! Those last few pounds are so hard to get off it seems!
CW: 182.6 (current weight today)
DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 4 -- Starting Date Tuesday, October 8
NAME: Joan
SW :182.6 (starting weight for the 5 pound challenge - round 4)
5'11"
GW for this challenge: 177.6 --- This would put me in the "normal" weight range... something I have been trying to do for the past 2 years, but just could never get there!!
CW: 181.6 (current weight today) -1 -- I am UP this morning, and I know its because of too much orange juice, and just not caring what I eat ... trying to get over this awful cold.
DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 5 -- Starting Date Monday, November 11
NAME: Joan
5'11"
SW :183.6 (starting weight for the 5 pound challenge - round 4)
GW for this challenge: 178.6
CW: 179.0 (current weight today) -4.6 - I know this will probably go up, as this has not been the best week for me food-wise.
Come on Joan!! You're SO close to winning the discard challenge!! Closer than anyone else!! Keep going! You know what you need to do to lose weight! Just keep at it!! Don't give in to the bad stuff! Remind yourself it's not going to help you!
I looked at your weight loss spoiler and you've done so well this year!!2 -
I like this idea, today I will stay under 1100 and do a 30 min cardio1
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JFT Thursday
1. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea!
2. Text B to check in. Email student. Message Z.
3. Type blog post.
4. Go on a run.
5. Fold laundry. Input late grades. Write sub plans for next week.
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. Read more of Stamped. Dinner: Soup.
8. Prelog all food for tomorrow. Set up JFT.
9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth.
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. 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. She Should Run vision statement. Group checks for clear main idea, what else? Tuesday 11/26 writer meeting. Wed 12/5 dept meeting 7 AM. Thu 12/6 workshop; need sub plans.
Scale goalsEnd of 2017: 174.6
End of 2018: 189.2
January 2019: 186.0
February 2019: 187.0
Today: 195.8
Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut1. 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? Talk with Z about articles and/or conference proposals. NOTE: ATTENDED PRE FLEX DAY.
6. Medical: Dentist Apr 30 8 AM but check on meetings and RS. Onco Apr ???. PCP Schedule for July. ObG schedule for October. PCP - allergy shots?
7. Theater: Mary Poppins Sun Dec 8 1:15. Amen Corner Thu Dec 19 5:45. EGL Fri-Sat 3:30.
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 rack for car.
10. Volunteering ideas: Theater. Library. Animal shelter. Community Kitchen. Emerge Georgia training.
WFTY: Climbing. Did pretty well yesterday; went for my run and all late classwork is graded. I have four projects that I'll grade tomorrow - need to print checklists for two of them.1 -
Yikes im 400 cals over today, probably had to do something about the McDonald's I just have!
Now I KNOW I had a long post like 2 days ago about how I'm going to eat well and choose good foods BUT I have sustained that for 3 days. And we got vouchers through today for a free meal for a polite complaint we made which was nice! So I decided why not? Life still happens, I'm going to treat myself. I don't feel like I've failed or anything I feel like I've worked hard to even manage 3 days so treat myself. It will be a while before I get anything like that again because we don't get it often.
I might even do some exercise tonight to reduce it to 200 over but not sure yet, I WANT to but I got to bath the kids, get them in bed and tidy up (although that might burn just as much lmao!)
Hope everyone is enjoying thanksgiving!2 -
Sorry I did not post goals this morning. I’m in the red having practised the main part of Christmas dinner so that I could freeze prepared items for my husband and give him a time plan for when he is alone Christmas Day. He will have to do carrots from scratch but I’ve prepared a stuffed chicken breast, the veg for roasting and all the trimmings. I have to confess to having my usual Christmas brandy after my meal and acknowledge that I was not testing that for my husband as he does not drink brandy! Tomorrow I will make a start on making decorations for the Christmas cake. I’ll get it iced and wrapped so that it will be a surprise for him Christmas Day.
Good wishes to those of you who are celebrating Thanksgiving.3 -
Lol who keeps "disagreeing" on stuff?
Someone's disagreed on my 5lb challenge stats lmao!
My 1lb gain not good enough for you? Hey, hey?!?!
😂😂
It's probably just a mistake. I have accidentally hit the disagree button myself without noticing. It's very easily done on a touchpad. I just went back to check, just in case. Lol! But it wasn't me.1 -
The only failure is giving up!============================================================
DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGES:
#1: - 5; #2: - 5.2; #3: -1.4; #4: -4.8
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DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 5
NAME: Terri
SW: 150.8 (11/11)
GW: 145.8
28/11: CW: 151.3: + 0.5 I’ve been working on strength for several days with a not unexpected effect. It seems I can't build muscle and lose weight at the same time. And I always thought I was good at multi-tasking!!! 😂
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Daily Goals
- Food: log All food and drink; stay under goal; balance macros/micros; Hydrate adequately; NLNS!!!
- Exercise: Knee Physio; 7,500+ Steps daily; 30 + minutes intentional exercise
- Other: Daily Mindfulness Practice/Meditation; Practice Self-care; Positively reframe thoughts; Learn something new; 15 mins Daily Declutter session; keep up to date with chores
JFT: Thu 28 Nov
Goals: ✅
Activities:- 11.30am: Funeral ✅
- 2.30pm: Monthly Meeting ✅
Goals:
Activities:- 10.30am: Latin Study Group
- After lunch: Finish accounts
- Mark ou rest of patchwork pieces for sewing
(I'm extending this Personal Challenge)
Stay under goal until Christmas Eve
Days Under: 24/24
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Eugh Casey is poorly and she had been crying for 3 hours straight.
It's just a cold but yesterday she was so congested she was vomiting because she had swallowed all the phlegm or whatever. And had a soaring temperature which I treated with ibuprofen and it did come down.
And today she seems better in herself in that she doesn't have a temperature and she's ate her breakfast but she just won't stop.
She seems massively restless too.
I've just put her in bed a minute ago in case she was struggling to sleep on the sofa and I'm hoping she'll stop soon. I'm pretty sure 3 hours of crying would tire her out. But she normally just naps on the sofa?
Oh I don't know. I think she's stopping now. I'll have to wait til she's fully asleep before I sneak out lmao.3 -
Friday November 29th
Another day of not posting and I’m probably in the red again - I’ve not logged yet! I have made about 100 sugar snowflakes for my Christmas cake and I did meet my Fitbit exercise goals.3 -
Casey started crying again the minute she woke, wouldnt eat. Etc etc screaming ow ow ow. She then wouldnt let me touch her, then whacking me sayi g no no.
So i got ash to ring the doctor, he got an appoingment for 30 mins later and i swear the second he put the phone down she stopped. I went anyway and just looked like a flaming idiot4 -
So this morning, as I figured,my weight was up. By 1.5 pounds, so not as bad as it could be. I decided to get back on track.. even logged in what I had planned to eat today. But this time of year I struggle. I know it is seasonal depression, plus just the holiday losses I always feel, plus I was tired, plus it is raining outside.
so I had to go to the drugstore to pick up my daughters pills .. decided I would get just one snickers Ice cream bar. Then they had Chocolate Marshmallow santas on sale .. 2 for $1.00, so I bought 2 of them. Then .. they had those little boxes of individual wrapped chocolates on sale ... 50% off. My daughter loves these, so I thought ... I'll put these away until christmas.
I am embarassed to say this ... but I binged big time, and ate all of this stuff, except for one of the boxes of chocolates. But ... I ate the snickers candy bar before I even got home, plus both of the chcolate marshmallows santas, and one of the boxes of chocolates ... and there are 12 chocolates in that box!!! What is wrong with me. This will not help me to feel better ... in fact... I feel worse.
I know I have to stop this. I am only about 4 pounds away from what my goal was in january .. to get to 178 pounds, which would get me in the normal range. But why do I sabatoge myself every holiday season.
Since my dad died on xmas eve I have been this way. Then my brother who committed suicide on thanksgiving day .. another brother on Jan 3 from cancer, another brother on Feb 9 from cancer. My only sister in Sept. This was years ago though (6 years for my brother who committed suicide). Hubby knows that this time of year is hard for me ... and keeps encouraging me to sew, do whatever I can try and be happy. And I am happy.. I have a wonderful husband, our son called yesterday, our daughter went with us to go out to eat. yet, I get home, and I remember the years we always drove to my family in Iowa .. and the table was set for about 19 of us.. and we laughed, and had the best time. I can't go back to that.. and I have to learn that this is my new normal, and be thankful (which I am) for what I have. But somehow, I know I programmed myself over the holidays to just pig out and eat.
So it stops now!! I need to buckle down the rest of the week .... and stay focused. And I know you guys will understand, especially those who have seen me do this every year!
So please give me that kick I need!!!!!6
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