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Day 20 - January 10.
So my first threshold for “checking in “is to literally open the app and say something :-) I
I have even missed a few of those goals but for the most part I’ve been successful. Beyond that I hope to be able to acknowledge my success with my morning routine. My check-In g goal after that is to be able to acknowledge healthy eating throughout the day. Right now I’m not in a place where I am up for daily check-in‘s on my weight but hope to be more confident and able to do that soon
Thanks for the suggestions of those who might be still reading.
So, in terms of today’s check-in, I did have a pretty nice walk today. Eating wise, I am kind of off the rails. First step back on track is to have the courage to say something about it. Hopefully tomorrow, as I start to a new week, I will do a better job with all my meals. As well as tracking them.
Thanks for anyone who is reading :-) I’m hoping I can do a better job of staying on track during this phase of the pandemic than I did in 2020.1 -
Seeing as we gotta eat every day, each day is a chance to make better choices than the day before. It all falls into line eventually if you stick with a way eating healthily (which does not necessarily need to be a diet or the way someone else eats).
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^ what she says!2
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Day 21 Jan 11
2 out of 3 healthy meals today. Thanks for the support!2 -
Day 22 starting my third week January 12. Definitely been rocky the last few days but I’m getting back into the swing of things. I’m eating healthy meals again. The next step is to actually track them in the app LOL I am need to be much more consistent with that.1
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I'm gonna be 100% honest with you: TRACKING SUCKS
Well...at least at first 😉
It took me about six weeks of daily tracking to get it. Unless it's water, I track it.
The trend data was helpful in me making better choices for myself moving forward. It has been over a year of daily MFP logging for me at this point.
It may not take you as long or it may take a smidgen longer 🤷🏿♀️ Either way, try to stick with it: knowledge is power and all that.1 -
You said at the beginning that you were going to take baby steps, and you are. Opening the app and checking in are a great baby step. It sounds like you're ready to add in tracking. It can take a bit of time to make it a habit (I literally FORGOT the first three days that I had mentally committed to tracking...), but once you get going, it becomes faster and easier.
I have 25 pages of "healthy recipes" because my problem with healthy is the portion size. When I track, I weigh. When I weigh my food, I eat an appropriate amount (and stop). I have come to the conclusion that I will be tracking in maintenance if I want to succeed, so I'm making it as easy as possible on myself--kind of like your baby steps!
Keep your momentum going. You're doing great!!0 -
Well, look at you, CK!
Over three weeks! You’re this close to building a habit!2 -
Wow! You all are really inspiring! I’ve been feeling so bad about my slip ups. I didn’t really take it in that it’s been 3 weeks. Thank you for honestly sharing your experiences and offering your support. I am back on track with my morning routine and had a healthy breakfast and lunch today. Not so great With dinner but still progress. I start work early tomorrow morning. I commit to my PT exercises, meditation and a healthy breakfast and lunch. With that momentum, I am hopeful I can follow through with a healthy dinner. I will check in again tomorrow. Thanks to all who are here, reading and/or sharing.
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Day 24 -January 14
On the plus side I had healthy meals today and actually started tracking in the app. Unfortunately I overslept and did not have time for PT exercises or meditation. In the past I’ve been able to weave that stuff back into my day later. No luck with that today. Tomorrow’s gonna be a bit easier workday so maybe I can hit the trifecta: stretching, meditation and checking my meals :-)1 -
Day 27 - January 17
I missed a couple of days Checking in but I’m back. Eating and logging meals are going better. The rest of my routine has not been so great. Somehow I’ve got a find a way to do it all if I want to see progress. Fresh start tomorrow hopefully.
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Hope you get your trifecta of stretching, meditation and logging at least a few times this week 🙏🏿1
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Day 28 January 18. 4 weeks. I’m disappointed that I have stumbled. 2 weeks ago I was feeling great because I already had 2 weeks of progress. It seems like since then every day it’s been a struggle.
Not feeling very successful now. The only thing worse would be quitting all together so I continue to check in and hope to reach my trifecta.
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I've never been a mum, so can't comment from experience - but I have watched enough toddlers to know that stumbling is a necessary part of learning to walk/run. It builds up the tendons and muscles, it builds up mental strength, and sometimes - it offers a different perspective and allows a different flow or activity. Don't see the last 4 weeks as a series of 'successes and failures' - after all, you've said yourself that it's all just data and you get to decide what's what. If I may, instead see it as a toddler's experiment at a new way of being. Not 'better' or 'worse', just different. Something new to learn, a new experience to have, with the floor safely there for when you need that familiarity.2
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You’re building your consistency muscle and will be able to flex it soon. 😘1
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Day 30 - January 20
The kindness and inspiration of everyone here is humbling. Thank you so much for your support. I had a stressful work experience today but did not turn to food so that is a plus. I actually tried meditation instead. It didn’t completely get rid of my craving but it did get me through the moment. That’s all for today. Thanks again!3 -
How's day 31 for you CK?2
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Good job keep it up!1
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Day?
So it’s a little over a week since I last posted. I feel sad and embarrassed about that but at least I didn’t let it go yet another day.
I’m think I’m going to restart my clock. I am grateful for the support I’ve received. I am holding on to the progress I’ve made and the lessons I’ve learned. I hope I will keep coming back.
I am thinking about posting to/ joining another established group rather rather than continue here. Any recommendations?
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It's Day 38 if my math's right @ckjohnstone2995
As for an established group, I made a suggestion last month and will make it again: Ultimate Accountability Challenge (UAC) group
The February folks (new and old heads alike) have already started introducing themselves, so why not join in too...
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/139692-ultimate-accountability-challenge-february-2021
If you want to read a thread of testimonials from others first, then go here...
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/45687366#Comment_456873661 -
Just putting it out there again: there's still time to join in!
Hope everything is ok with you, regardless!1 -
We're still here for you @ckjohnstone2995 - post here or on the thread @MaltedTea suggested. That's what this community is all about.1
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