JUST FOR TODAY--One Day at a Time--Daily Commitment Thread for 2022

Not been posting goals or logging the past few days. The weekend got away from me and I didn't ride. It really throws me into a funk when there is a nice day and I waste it. Yesterday my intake was good (though I didn't log) and I rode which helps my mood. Even when the ride sucks like it did yesterday, it still boosts my mood.

Rainy day today, so we'll probably just go play trivia.

JFT Wednesday
- Up by 6:30
- Shower
- Work by 8:00 Glad they don't really care when I show up
- Meetings
- Protein bar for lunch
- Equipment repair in the afternoon - been a while since I've torn a GC apart
- Log food
- Stay green
- Date night
- Limit alcohol to 300 calories
- Home by 9:30
- Bed by 10:00

Have a great day y'all!

Oh, I got a new Garmin because my old one wasn't charging, and I was just ready for a new watch. Now of course the old one is charging after I cleaned the connections. It's a Garmin 735XT with GPS and other fancy stuff. It works with the free Garmin Connect app. Check it out. If anybody is interested in a new (used) fitness tracker you can have this one. I'd just ask you pay shipping (PayPal or Venmo). Message me!

Yesterday was such a crazy day that I did not even have time to write down goals. I did get my steps in, but only because I HAD to go for a walk for stress-reduction purposes. My interview is done and now my potential job switch is out of my hands, so I can relax a bit. The rest of the week should be more low-key...and I am planning to go out dancing this weekend for the first time in YEARS!

JFT for Wednesday, 6-8
1. Eat breakfast/take morning pills
2. No grains or sugar
3. Track food
4. 10,000 steps
5. 8 C water
6. No caffeine after noon
7. 5+ freggies
8. Do some meal prep
9. Tidy apartment
10. Figure out if pre-pandemic Aquatic Center punch card is still good
11. Working on getting better sleep

JFT - June 7
1.5L of water - 🙂
Log all food - 🙂
Exercise 10 minutes - 🙂
Log into JFT - 🙂

JFT - June 8
1.5L of water
Log all food
Exercise 10 minutes
Log into JFT

@littleblackskirt - I count walking in shops as as exercise since I’ve been trying to build back up.

@Anniesquats100 - I would have trouble passing those candies too.
I also have had a snacky day today.

I had my gyno appointment today, she did a biopsy but doesn’t feel that there is anything for me to worry about. She believes the issue I was having from October to January was hormone related.

I applied for 3 jobs tonight. I applied for the position I originally saw, but when I logged into Indeed there were two others that I just couldn’t overlook. All of them pay at minimum 4.00 an hour more than I’m currently making and all have benefits and such.

I am not really expecting a call on any of them as each of them has a program that I am not familiar with. It is good to apply and keep my resume up to date though.

No outdoor exercise yesterday, but the house looks decent. Just need to freshen up the guest rooms. I haven't done much in the garden this week, but the weather hasn't been great. I might be able to get a bit done after my meeting this morning, but we'll see.

My grandson has to give a "how-to" presentation on Friday. He's enjoyed cooking since he was quite young, so he he's decided to make penne with vodka sauce, something we've done together a few times. He's supposed to do the cooking at home and have his mom take photos of each step. My daughter has a tiny kitchen and has never made the sauce, so I suggested she bring him over here and we can all have dinner together. It's a good thing he's not making it at school - I can't imagine the teacher would be happy with a 12-year-old bringing in a bottle of vodka, lol. (The alcohol evaporates, but it does make a difference in the sauce.) That solves my problem of what to make for dinner tonight, but I have a feeling that I'll go over my calorie limit, even with a big salad to balance the meal. My sister will be visiting, so I intend to relax and enjoy the weekend.

I met my mid-year weight goal this week, just in time for my appointment with the cardiologist next week. I'm finally rid of the nearly 40 pounds I gained in the first 15 months of the pandemic, so I think he'll be pleased. Most importantly, I feel so much better than I did last summer. My goal for the rest of the year is to focus on healthy habits - sticking to a well-balanced, low-sodium Mediterranean style food plan and getting regular exercise. Losing another 10 pounds would take me out of the "overweight" category, but maintaining healthy habits is more important, so I'll be working with a smaller calorie deficit going forward. Summer will be a challenge, but hopefully I can take advantage of all the lovely fresh produce and keep the treats in check.

Recap - Wednesday 6/8
Log -
Balanced meals Lots of freggies, but a little low in protein and high in carbs
Hydrate -
Limit snacks - None today
Outdoor chores - Too hot and humid for anything beyond watering
Finish laundry -
Family room and sunroom -

JFT Thursday 6/9
Log
Balanced meals
Hydrate
Limit snacks
Morning meeting
Outdoor chores
Guest rooms
Quick grocery trip

June Challenge
Limit snacks to 150 calories per day and 1000 calories per week (except for fruit, veg, and yogurt.
Week 1 (June 1-4): 0 0 300 0
Week 2 (June 5-11) 100 110 0 0
Exercise 30+ min 5 days per week
Week 1 (June 1-4): X X 64 90
Week 2 (June 5-11) 101 X 60 X

Snowflake1968 wrote: »

I applied for 3 jobs tonight. I applied for the position I originally saw, but when I logged into Indeed there were two others that I just couldn’t overlook. All of them pay at minimum 4.00 an hour more than I’m currently making and all have benefits and such.

I am not really expecting a call on any of them as each of them has a program that I am not familiar with. It is good to apply and keep my resume up to date though.

Those sound like great opportunities for you. Good Luck!

Beachwalker99 yay! For the mid year weight goal! That's great. Congratulations!

Snowflake1968 good luck on those jobs!

I'm plugging along. Really enjoying my dried apricots. Wondering if there is a way to get dark chocolate and veggies both into my diet. Might have to wait until I hit goal weight and have more calories to play with.

Annie

Happy Thursday! Hopping on quick to post some goals. Hope you are all well. Husband is recovering from eye surgery. He had complications from cataract surgery and I'm hoping this fixes his sight!

It's a beautiful day here today. Can't take the boat out or anything until Tim recovers from surgery but I might take a ride out to the lake just for a walk on the beach.

Just for Thursday:

• NoBS 24H Plan and 24H Assessment
• Drink 64 oz spa water by 6pm - Fill water pitcher with water, lemon/lime slices.
• Eat only when hungry. No boredom or emotional eating. Find something else to do.
• Eat slowly, putting down fork/food between bites. Stop at enough. No overeating because it tastes good.
• Close Activity Rings on watch.
• Home Care: Declutter according to Evernote plan. Do tasks on To-Do list.
• Stop at mom's and say hi
• Hair appointment at 3pm
• Walk or bicycle ride early evening.
• Evening routine: Brush/floss. Wash/lotion. Readings. Gratitude Journal. Prayer Journal. Set alarm for morning. Lights out on time.

WOTY: Intentional. I will make intentional choices to make next best decisions so I can reach my goal by my 63rd birthday.

June's Small Healthy Habit: Drinking 64 oz of water daily
After I finish my morning coffee, I will fill my glass pitcher with fresh water and lemon/lime slices and pour a glass.
6/9:

Hour commitment - I won’t eat again until tomorrow.

If I'd made goals yesterday, I would have missed them all. Hubby made tacos for dinner and he made me queso. He makes the best queso, but it is crazy high in calories, especially when paired with chips... Usually I can manage it with exercise, but yesterday I just took a nap and vegged. That makes 2 days where I just really didn't do what I know I should do. It's like I just don't want to lose weight, but I really do and I know how. I just can't seem to string more than a few days together.

Today I'll make some goals maybe that will help.

JFT Friday
- work by 8:00 8:05 pretty close
- meetings
- home at lunch to get some paperwork signed by V for her camp
- Scan paperwork and email it back to the director (it was due 6/1/22)
- Log food
- Stay Green
- Exercise - ride bike it's nice out
- Maybe leave work early - I really have very little to do today at work
- No nap after work
- Go to mom's to sort bills
- Bed by 11:30 (more like 9:00 or 10:00 these days, but it is the weekend)

Happy Friday y'all!

pridesabtch wrote: »

If I'd made goals yesterday, I would have missed them all. Hubby made tacos for dinner and he made me queso. He makes the best queso, but it is crazy high in calories, especially when paired with chips... Usually I can manage it with exercise, but yesterday I just took a nap and vegged. That makes 2 days where I just really didn't do what I know I should do. It's like I just don't want to lose weight, but I really do and I know how. I just can't seem to string more than a few days together.

Today I'll make some goals maybe that will help.

JFT Friday
- work by 8:00 8:05 pretty close
- meetings
- home at lunch to get some paperwork signed by V for her camp
- Scan paperwork and email it back to the director (it was due 6/1/22)
- Log food
- Stay Green
- Exercise - ride bike it's nice out
- Maybe leave work early - I really have very little to do today at work
- No nap after work
- Go to mom's to sort bills
- Bed by 11:30 (more like 9:00 or 10:00 these days, but it is the weekend)

Happy Friday y'all!

I know how you feel! I feel the same.

I want to lose weight, I know how to lose weight
It's just the "doing" it part