Becoming Better Monday Check-in

[pismoduo]

Thanks for posting this!

Physically - beat my step count for the previous week and started adding in extra dog walks in the evening (good for me and my overweight doggy). Have a new FitBit friend as well! Also went and got a physical for the first time in two years. I love my doctor. She manages to talk about me being overweight without making me feel bad about myself.

Mentally - Almost done reading my third book so far this year. Hoping to finish it this week. Also getting back on track with keeping things organized at work so there's less frantic OMG moments.

Organizationally - Not great. I got the guest bedroom and bathroom cleaned up and squared away now that our roommate has moved out, but the rest of the house is a disaster. I have managed to keep our bedroom clean and the laundry folded and put away instead of piled on the window seat, so there's that.

[Ray]

Woo!!

Physically: yeah the whole gym thing didn't happen last week haha so this goal remains the same.

Mentally: no more nightmares! I feel like that is a good sign wrt coming to terms with TTA. I hope to keep up with the journaling - I think it's helping!

Organization: honestly this was the one I really thought I wouldn't do but I actually did! My bedroom is tidy and amazing and I'm so happy next my goal is to clean out my office!

[teenybenoit]

Physically: I have not been very active for a week and am really debating going for a walk tonight though it is freaking freezing outside.
I have stayed on the low carb plan for about 3 weeks now. I have only weighed myself once, I was down 3lbs but all of my pants are loose!!
Also I spoke with an acupuncturist today who is going to start working with me once we start TTC again.
Mentally: I took the weekend off from most of my electronics. Hubby and I treated ourselves to pedicures, massages, a nap and a nice romantic dinner on the weekend. It was good to reconnect before we go back to the madness of TTC.
Organizationally: yah....no....lol

[ohinvrtedworld]

This past week feels like a suckfest for all of my goals, haha.

Physically: we did some yoga, which was great and made me super sore! I meant to do it an additional day, though, and did not. I also ate horribly due to a wedding & meeting up with a friend who was in town. Pizza is a nutritious meal, right?!

Mentally: nothing special!

Organizationally: our house is a disaster. It was super clean until people came over for the Super Bowl & then we got super busy. I did, however, get a better recycling system in place. (We don't have curbside pickup, so I have to go drive it to a facility. Blegh.)

[abc531]

@emilie818 Thank you for posting this.

Physically: I actually went for two runs last week and started doing 10 minutes of pilates every day. I've done I think 4 days of that now.

Mentally: I reached my goal of doing musical stuff three times a week last week. I did not do my planned reading, maybe this week.

Organizationally: I have not even remotely started this, oops. I'm actually rethinking organization of the house first, I did order a new planner and am wondering if maybe I should get myself organized before I try to tackle the house.

[mrss44]

First time posting on this thread!

1) Physically - I've done good keeping up my running. I'd like to do even better though. And to sign up for a 5k or two. But I have been eating like shiiiiit. I have got to start doing better. I just want to eat all the sugar cookies. All. The. Time.

2) Mentally - I feel like DH and I are doing great & I'm so thankful for that. But mentally, work has been so exhausting and I feel like I need to make some changes soon. Also, in laws have been so stressful lately. I try to help all I can but some things I can't keep my opinion to myself about and that's a downfall to them.

3) Organizationally - We paid off both our credit cards, now the only debt we have is our house and my car. I'm excited about that. We have also organized our "junk room". Now we need to hit the closet in our room and our laundry room.

[icequeen]

Physically- I've been doing pretty well with my running and not putting so much emphasis on "I HAVE to exercise because my weight depends on it". Not true. I've been jogging with a new stroller which is really giving me a workout. So much harder than running by myself.

Mentally- I think I mentioned last week that I'm working on non ED days and ED days. When I went to therapy, my therapist said that she wants me to focus on every day being a non ED with some "lapses", but those lapses are not to deter me from finishing the rest of the day with normal behaviors. I am having a hard time with that, because eating normally is extremely difficult when I have a designated "ED day". Today was strictly a non ED day and I am doing great so far. I have another on Wednesday and then next Saturday. This past week I struggled a bit with keeping my food down on the non ED days but didn't let those mistakes ruin my whole day. Sorry if this is all super confusing and stupid. I know I sound like a total nightmare. Then this afternoon I got a letter from my old job saying that they overpaid me from when I took maternity leave, which was about a year ago, and now I owe them $3000. I feel like I am suffocating right now. I just can't deal with all this. I am trying to finish the day strong.

Organizationally- Nothing to see here. I am doing well with keeping up with the chores for the house, I suppose.

[BrewGirl]

1) Physically - I want to get a home TRX training system so I can do it at home too. The gym's straps are always occupied.


2) Mentally - Read more. I love reading.


3) Organizationally - My whole house needs to be reorganized. I want to start with my closet though.

[icequeen]

Great job with your step count pismoduo!

So glad your nightmares have subsided, Ray.

FX that you get that extra motivation @emilie818. You can do it, girl!

teenybenoit, keep up the great work with your weight loss!

I miss my Chicago deep dish pizza soooo much, ohinvrtedworld. It is my fave food, after steak of course.

Good to see you reached your goals, abc531!

mrss44, that is awesome for paying of your CC's! What a relief.

BrewGirl, hope you get some more time to read! That is always hard for me too.

Good luck with the rest of the week, ladies.

[icequeen]

Feb 9, 2015 20:36:53 GMT -5 @emilie818 said:

Feb 9, 2015 19:17:55 GMT -5 icequeen said:

Physically- I've been doing pretty well with my running and not putting so much emphasis on "I HAVE to exercise because my weight depends on it". Not true. I've been jogging with a new stroller which is really giving me a workout. So much harder than running by myself.

Mentally- I think I mentioned last week that I'm working on non ED days and ED days. When I went to therapy, my therapist said that she wants me to focus on every day being a non ED with some "lapses", but those lapses are not to deter me from finishing the rest of the day with normal behaviors. I am having a hard time with that, because eating normally is extremely difficult when I have a designated "ED day". Today was strictly a non ED day and I am doing great so far. I have another on Wednesday and then next Saturday. This past week I struggled a bit with keeping my food down on the non ED days but didn't let those mistakes ruin my whole day. Sorry if this is all super confusing and stupid. I know I sound like a total nightmare. Then this afternoon I got a letter from my old job saying that they overpaid me from when I took maternity leave, which was about a year ago, and now I owe them $3000. I feel like I am suffocating right now. I just can't deal with all this. I am trying to finish the day strong.

Organizationally- Nothing to see here. I am doing well with keeping up with the chores for the house, I suppose.

That is crazy re: the maternity leave.  Did you know you were being overpaid at the time?  Is it their fault, or your disability insurance's fault, or did you make a mistake when filing?

I submitted my leave form late, because I went into labor almost a month early. When I talked about my late form to HR, they told me not to worry and that they would figure it out. TBH, I wasn't paying attention to it because MH does all our finances. I was too preoccupied with the baby and he never mentioned anything, and he is always on top of everything. So it's everyone's fault, I guess. I will most likely have to pay them back.

[peanutmuse]

I like this. Here goes..

1) Physically, I would like to commit more to my core strength. I have chronic back and hip issues that will require surgery in the future, plus I am still dealing with the diastastis recti and umbilical hernia from my pregnancy. I have PT exercises that I should be doing daily, but I have had a really hard time finding motivation and commitment. A fall down the stairs last week and a resulting lumbosacral sprain only made things worse. I have to be careful for another 10ish days, so this one will be on hold temporarily. But there it is, in writing.


2) Mentally - I need to work on anger management, specifically with my husband.


3) Organizationally - I have some major purging and organizing to do in my house. I think the best thing for me would be to set a weekly goal for this. So this week's goal is to organize all of our tax documentation and files from 2014 and create/implement a system to stay on top of the tax organization for 2015. (Incorporated into this is the organization of medical spending -- there is a possibility that we will be able to take the tax credit for medical expenses, so I need to do a much better job of tracking this.)

[icequeen]

Feb 9, 2015 20:42:25 GMT -5 @emilie818 said:

Feb 9, 2015 20:41:25 GMT -5 icequeen said:

I submitted my leave form late, because I went into labor almost a month early. When I talked about my late form to HR, they told me not to worry and that they would figure it out. TBH, I wasn't paying attention to it because MH does all our finances. I was too preoccupied with the baby and he never mentioned anything, and he is always on top of everything. So it's everyone's fault, I guess. I will most likely have to pay them back.

Ugh, I'm sorry.  At least it's your old job so they can't take money out of your paycheck right away.  Maybe you can work out a payment plan.

Probably. The thing is, they already sent me my W2 saying that I made this much, and that is what they have to report now. So what are they going to do now? Lie to IRS? I wouldn't be surprised.

[Deleted]

Great idea!

1) Physically: drink more water. I can feel my body failing me when I don't drink enough.


2) Mentally: find satisfaction in my jobs. I strongly dislike both places of employment but I need to be working for the time being.


3) Organizationally: clear out junk from the spare bedrooms. It's easy for us to allow them to be catchall spaces since we aren't using them as bedrooms, but I want to set one up as an office space and maybe the other as just an empty room/someday nursery.

[wowcheezits]

1) Physically - Would you like to work out more? Looking to lose weight? Trying to cook healthier foods? Let's give and get support on healthy living without judgment or body shaming.
I'm trying to cook more at home. I get ingredients for dinners and sometimes something comes up and I end up ordering Jimmy John's or McDonald's or something. Not good on my body or my pocket book. I also want to work out more and get back to where I was before I got pregnant 2 years ago. There are elderly people at my gym who can run faster and longer than me and that's embarrassing.


2) Mentally - Anything having to do with your mental self-care goes here - everything from meditation to spirituality to attitude adjustments to communicating better with your spouse/family/boss/dog/etc. I want to start letting more and more natural light in the house. I am going to start taking Vitamin D supplements because I know for a fact I haven't gone outside enough these past winter months and I think it's effecting my well being.


3) Organizationally - Trying to manage your finances for 2015? Purging those piles of stuff in the garage or basement? Finally getting on top of all those to-do lists? Talk about it here. We're putting our tax refund into savings and letting it collect interest. Also, I quit ordering out as of today and we're going to cook more, and DH has agreed to help more with the dishes (part of the reason why I order out)

[pismoduo]

Feb 9, 2015 19:17:55 GMT -5 icequeen said:

Physically- I've been doing pretty well with my running and not putting so much emphasis on "I HAVE to exercise because my weight depends on it". Not true. I've been jogging with a new stroller which is really giving me a workout. So much harder than running by myself.

Mentally- I think I mentioned last week that I'm working on non ED days and ED days. When I went to therapy, my therapist said that she wants me to focus on every day being a non ED with some "lapses", but those lapses are not to deter me from finishing the rest of the day with normal behaviors. I am having a hard time with that, because eating normally is extremely difficult when I have a designated "ED day". Today was strictly a non ED day and I am doing great so far. I have another on Wednesday and then next Saturday. This past week I struggled a bit with keeping my food down on the non ED days but didn't let those mistakes ruin my whole day. Sorry if this is all super confusing and stupid. I know I sound like a total nightmare. Then this afternoon I got a letter from my old job saying that they overpaid me from when I took maternity leave, which was about a year ago, and now I owe them $3000. I feel like I am suffocating right now. I just can't deal with all this. I am trying to finish the day strong.

Organizationally- Nothing to see here. I am doing well with keeping up with the chores for the house, I suppose.

I just want to say, you do NOT sound like a total nightmare. You sound like a totally normal, strong person who just happens to be dealing with some difficult things in her life.

[icequeen]

Feb 9, 2015 21:29:37 GMT -5 pismoduo said:

Feb 9, 2015 19:17:55 GMT -5 icequeen said:

Physically- I've been doing pretty well with my running and not putting so much emphasis on "I HAVE to exercise because my weight depends on it". Not true. I've been jogging with a new stroller which is really giving me a workout. So much harder than running by myself.

Mentally- I think I mentioned last week that I'm working on non ED days and ED days. When I went to therapy, my therapist said that she wants me to focus on every day being a non ED with some "lapses", but those lapses are not to deter me from finishing the rest of the day with normal behaviors. I am having a hard time with that, because eating normally is extremely difficult when I have a designated "ED day". Today was strictly a non ED day and I am doing great so far. I have another on Wednesday and then next Saturday. This past week I struggled a bit with keeping my food down on the non ED days but didn't let those mistakes ruin my whole day. Sorry if this is all super confusing and stupid. I know I sound like a total nightmare. Then this afternoon I got a letter from my old job saying that they overpaid me from when I took maternity leave, which was about a year ago, and now I owe them $3000. I feel like I am suffocating right now. I just can't deal with all this. I am trying to finish the day strong.

Organizationally- Nothing to see here. I am doing well with keeping up with the chores for the house, I suppose.

I just want to say, you do NOT sound like a total nightmare. You sound like a totally normal, strong person who just happens to be dealing with some difficult things in her life.

That really means a lot to me, thank you

[marajadeskywalker]

Can I join in?

Physically - my goal is to get down to a healthy weight. From the start of the new year i had about 40lbs to lose. ... I've managed to lose 8 so far. ... slow progress. I've been trying to eat healthier and smaller portions as well. DH is supportive but not helpful in this process at all. I've bought a Pilates dvd to try though. Does anyone do Pilates? How do you like it?

Mentally - I'm trying to be more positive about things. ... I'm trying but it's not going to well lol

Organizationally - at the moment this is more financial for me. I've paid off my cc and cancelled it, now onto my line of credit.

I'm also trying to make photo albums. I have thousands of pictures all in digital format, but hardly any printed. I really need to fix that! One of my favourite things to do is look at my parents albums and I want to be able to do the same with my own memories

[pismoduo]

Feb 9, 2015 23:54:40 GMT -5 marajadeskywalker said:

Can I join in?

Physically - my goal is to get down to a healthy weight. From the start of the new year i had about 40lbs to lose. ... I've managed to lose 8 so far. ... slow progress. I've been trying to eat healthier and smaller portions as well. DH is supportive but not helpful in this process at all. I've bought a Pilates dvd to try though. Does anyone do Pilates? How do you like it?

Mentally - I'm trying to be more positive about things. ... I'm trying but it's not going to well lol

Organizationally - at the moment this is more financial for me. I've paid off my cc and cancelled it, now onto my line of credit.

I'm also trying to make photo albums. I have thousands of pictures all in digital format, but hardly any printed. I really need to fix that! One of my favourite things to do is look at my parents albums and I want to be able to do the same with my own memories

8lbs in a little over a month is definitely not slow progress.

I don't do pilates, but I do love me some yoga right before bed.

[peanutmuse]

Feb 9, 2015 20:47:13 GMT -5 icequeen said:

Feb 9, 2015 20:42:25 GMT -5 @emilie818 said:

Ugh, I'm sorry.  At least it's your old job so they can't take money out of your paycheck right away.  Maybe you can work out a payment plan.

Probably. The thing is, they already sent me my W2 saying that I made this much, and that is what they have to report now. So what are they going to do now? Lie to IRS? I wouldn't be surprised.

I would imagine that you'll have to file your income tax return with the W-2 that you received and then file an amended return.

Wage overpayment/reimbursement

[Ruca]

1) Physically - Well I've finally hit the 50lbs mark yay! But then that weekend I eat like crap and go up a couple pounds again. I've done this for the past 2 weeks. I'd like to have better control of my eating habits so I can continue losing again. My next big goal is getting below 200. Just 6 pounds away I'm also getting over a cough so I think I'm ready to start working out again. Just need a kick in the butt to do it.


2) Mentally - I really want to start studying the bible. DH and I said we were going to start a few weeks ago together but haven't. I finally brought my bible journal to work so I can start on my lunch break.


3) Organizationally - To get our taxes done asap! I finally caught up on all my shredding...

[Deleted]

Feb 9, 2015 23:54:40 GMT -5 marajadeskywalker said:

Can I join in?

Physically - my goal is to get down to a healthy weight. From the start of the new year i had about 40lbs to lose. ... I've managed to lose 8 so far. ... slow progress. I've been trying to eat healthier and smaller portions as well. DH is supportive but not helpful in this process at all. I've bought a Pilates dvd to try though. Does anyone do Pilates? How do you like it?

Mentally - I'm trying to be more positive about things. ... I'm trying but it's not going to well lol

Organizationally - at the moment this is more financial for me. I've paid off my cc and cancelled it, now onto my line of credit.

I'm also trying to make photo albums. I have thousands of pictures all in digital format, but hardly any printed. I really need to fix that! One of my favourite things to do is look at my parents albums and I want to be able to do the same with my own memories

I think 8 pounds so far is great!  I've heard that it is easier to keep weight off if you lose it slowly.  I have done yoga, which I believe to be similar to pilates.  It can be a great workout!!  I suggest you start slowly and give your body time to adjust to the poses.  Good luck!

[marajadeskywalker]

Ruca that's amazing!!!!!

[Ruca]

Thank you so much marajadeskywalker! After many failed attempts this was finally my time

[teraiin]

((Hugs)) icequeen that sounds stressful!

1) Physically - Still trying to maintain my motivation to work out. Only lost a pound last week but trying to stay positive. I'm going to start listening to audiobooks as a 'treat' while I work out. I figure if I can only listen while I work out/job then I'll be more motivated.


2) Mentally - I've been a bit down on myself lately about weight and working out. I just don't understand how I can be on my feet all day, eat as little as I feel like I eat, but not lose weight. I watch my sister-in-law eat as much as my husband, mow through a package of ice cream and a king sized hershey bar, and not work out and she weighs so much less. She doesn't work out nearly as much as me. I keep reminding myself that people's metabolisms vary and maybe she is more active during the day than I realize.


3) Organizationally - Got some of the spare bedroom picked up, but I still have loads more to do. Found some perfect storage for kcups, but I really don't want to plunk down the $$$ on buying them all at once... but I hate having them only partially organized. Gah!

[icequeen]

Feb 10, 2015 0:23:24 GMT -5 peanutmuse said:

Feb 9, 2015 20:47:13 GMT -5 icequeen said:

Probably. The thing is, they already sent me my W2 saying that I made this much, and that is what they have to report now. So what are they going to do now? Lie to IRS? I wouldn't be surprised.

I would imagine that you'll have to file your income tax return with the W-2 that you received and then file an amended return.

Wage overpayment/reimbursement

Thank you, peanutmuse. That was what the bursar's office told me this morning. I'm waiting for them to send me some instructions, but I imagine it will be exactly what you linked. Thanks for looking into this for me!