Just for today -- anyone want to join me on a 10 week "Just for today"

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  • brightresolve
    brightresolve Posts: 1,024 Member
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    Both my parents passed away in December, my dad years back and my mom just a couple of years ago, and I gained a bunch of my extra weight around losing my mom and having my daughter go away to college in the same year. Just too much loss.

    There is a more thoughtful, introverted vibe around the holidays for me now, not that I was ever a big party-er or a big spender. But I find myself really aching to create that "special" feeling of holidays past, which since we're moving in January, I am on the opposite coast from my family, and our little nuclear family here is small, will not look like the past.

    Especially the food ... the endless parade of food ... should really NOT look like the past. However my mom's favorite Christmas cookie recipe, and the idea of sending dozens to family in the east, has a big pull for me.

    MFP and especially this "Just for today" thread is really helping me to stay in the day and realize that December is just another month, with 31 opportunities to choose daily goals that will further my health and well-being and keep me stable and happy in "enough," not EXCESS.

    Thanks friends for being here <3
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,205 Member
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    Yesterday
    1. I will not look back at my failed attempts, but will only look forward :)
    2. No matter what I eat, I will be accountable for it,and log it. :):)
    3. Concentrate on drinking more water :):):)

    I did SO much better yesterday - feel like I am getting back on track, one day at a time!

    So -- just for today
    1. Look at all the positives in my life
    2. Drink water - aim for 12 cups today
    3. Limit to 1 cup of popcorn tonite
    4. Eat only planned meals today

  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 35,889 Member
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    I'm on my second cup of coffee, bring on Tuesday!

    12/8
    Just for today
    1. Continue to move move move! :):)
    2. Remember my protein drink AFTER my walk! :):)
    3. NO sweets AGIAN! :):)
    4. GOAL, for weigh in on Friday! Be @ highest maintenance weight! EVEN that weight helps! ONE POUND @ a TIME! :):)

    12/9
    Just for today
    1. Remember a lot of LITTLE goals WILL turn into a LARGE goal!
    2. Try my Zumba tape!
    3. Move, move move!!!!
    4. Protein drink BEFORE my walk!

    My daughter is doing awesome, a little over a month till Natalya comes into our lives! It's extremely hard NOT to jump on a plane to be there during her pregnancy! With the move coming up that's impossible, ugh!!! On the flip side, by March at least she'll be in Washington with me, yay!

    @Joan, yay BRING on day two! One day @ a time!
    @sexy 48, rack up those miles!
    @birghtresolve I bought my exercise ball about a year ago! Love love it!
  • mommyred35
    mommyred35 Posts: 282 Member
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    Just for today, December 9th, I will only eat what I have pre-logged. It's only one but it's the one I have been struggling with for a while now.
  • VeryKatie
    VeryKatie Posts: 5,931 Member
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    Just for today, I will do my frequently skipped calisthenics. Just for today, I'll take just 20 minutes.
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 35,889 Member
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    12/9
    Just for today
    1. Remember a lot of LITTLE goals WILL turn into a LARGE goal! :):)
    2. Try my Zumba tape! :):)
    3. Move, move move!!!! :):)
    4. Protein drink BEFORE my walk! :):)

    12/10
    Just for today

    1. ONLY HAVE ONE CANDY bar, NOT 4 or 5
    2. Get my gazelle workout done!
    3. Remember my water!
    4. Health dinner!
  • LaurenCheek
    LaurenCheek Posts: 34 Member
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    12/10
    Just for today

    1. Stay under my carb goal.
    2. Go for a 25 minute walk. (I've been slacking lately)
    3. Complete 50 kettlebell squats with overhead press combos.
    4. Be in bed by 9 pm.
  • findingallah
    findingallah Posts: 2
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    just for today (december 10)

    1. I will do 1 hour of Zumba
    2. I will drink plenty of water
    3. I will stick to dates and apples for the rest of the evening
    4. I will not have an attitude with my husband
    5. I will do the dishes on time
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,205 Member
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    Yesterday
    1. Look at all the positives in my life :):)
    2. Drink water - aim for 12 cups today :\
    3. Limit to 1 cup of popcorn tonite :):)
    4. Eat only planned meals today :\


    Just for today
    1. Positive thinking. I will not look at what I have lost, but all that I now have. Christmas season is not the same when you lose your loved ones, but, so very thankful for what I still have.
    2. DO not turn to food for comfort. Take a walk instead
    3. WATER WATER WATER! I struggle so much with getting all my water in!
    4. . Remember a lot of LITTLE goals WILL turn into a LARGE goal! -- Jackie, grabbing this one from you! Love it!

  • brightresolve
    brightresolve Posts: 1,024 Member
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    12/9:
    • Cardio 30 minutes :D Ran 25 minutes plus walking!
    • no artificially sweetened beverages at work - make it water/herb tea! :)
    • Under my calories :)

    12/10 a belated commitment
    1. Under calories
    2. Cardio 30 minutes
    3. See how long I can plank for, LOL, 2 sets
  • Ezzmie
    Ezzmie Posts: 41 Member
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    Love this idea... one day at a time.

    Just for today:
    1. I will log everything
    2. I will get moving!
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 35,889 Member
    edited December 2014
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    12/10
    Just for today

    1. ONLY HAVE ONE CANDY bar, NOT 4 or 5 Yes, yes yes (1 1/2 candy I WILL take that, yay)
    2. Get my gazelle workout done! Yes yes yes
    3. Remember my water! Yes yes yes
    4. Health dinner! Yes yes yes

    12/11

    1. Get my morning run in!
    2. Remember NO MATTER what the scale says it's ONLY numbers!!!!! I WILL do this!
    3. Healthy menu (eat ONLY what's on my menu)
    4. Water water water
    5. Get more boxes packed plus things organized at the RV!

    I was extremely please with tonight, NOT going over board with my menu!!!!
  • brightresolve
    brightresolve Posts: 1,024 Member
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    12/10
    • Under calories :)
    • Cardio 30 minutes :) Did 40
    • See how long I can plank for, LOL, 2 sets :D:D 4 minutes, and 3 minutes.

    12/11, just for today TOMORROW I will:
    1. strength workout again, maybe exercise ball
    2. Drink all the water! ALL OF IT!!
    3. walk 5 sets of stairs at least 3 times at work
  • Samenamenewlook
    Samenamenewlook Posts: 296 Member
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    Just for today ...

    1. I will not get crazy with the birthday treats waiting for me at home!
    2. I will not feel guilt about intelligently indulging in said birthday treats :)
  • PaulaPalooza
    PaulaPalooza Posts: 137 Member
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    Just for today...

    I will do my 30 minutes of yoga tonight
    I will complete 50 push-ups
    I will meet my calorie goals for the day and drink a lot of water
  • CynthiasChoice
    CynthiasChoice Posts: 1,047 Member
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    Just for today...
    I will practice controlling my thoughts about eating. No self pity allowed, and no food fantasies allowed. If I can control my behavior, I can also control my thoughts!
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 35,889 Member
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    12/11
    1. Get my morning run in! :( Late morning run
    2. Remember NO MATTER what the scale says it's ONLY numbers!!!!! I WILL do this! :):)
    3. Healthy menu (eat ONLY what's on my menu) :):)
    4. Water water water :):)
    5. Get more boxes packed plus things organized at the RV! :)

    12/12 TOMARROW
    Just for Today
    1. Get my gazelle workout done
    2. Healthy eating at lunch
    3. Water water water
    4. Start HEAVY cleaning
  • brightresolve
    brightresolve Posts: 1,024 Member
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    12/11
    • strength workout again, maybe exercise ball :( crap did 45 minutes cardio instead. I hate strength. I love cardio ...
    • Drink all the water! ALL OF IT!! yes yes yes.
    • walk 5 sets of stairs at least 3 times at work :( did once ... knee a little owie though.

    12/12
    1. stay withing calorie goals
    2. EXERCISE BALL. REALLY.
    3. Remember to be patient and celebrate successes so far!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,205 Member
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    Yesterday
    1. Positive thinking. :):)
    2. DO not turn to food for comfort. Take a walk instead :'( Busy day today, so I didn't get any exercise in at all!
    3. WATER WATER WATER! I struggle so much with getting all my water in! :):) YES, drank water all day!
    4. . Remember a lot of LITTLE goals WILL turn into a LARGE goal! -- Jackie, grabbing this one from you! Love it! :)

    Just for today, Friday, Dec 12

    1. Water Water Water
    2. Walk, and if not time, do 20 minutes on the ellipitical
    3. DO not eat any of the cookies I brought home from the cookie exchange last nite!!

    Something I need to remind myself:
    The three C's of life. Choices, chances and changes. You must make a choice to take a chance or your life will never change."
  • PaulaPalooza
    PaulaPalooza Posts: 137 Member
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    PaulaPalooza wrote: »
    Just for today...

    I will do my 30 minutes of yoga tonight
    I will complete 50 push-ups
    I will meet my calorie goals for the day and drink a lot of water

    ____ DID it! Though today I'd like to cut out sweets.
    Just for today...
    I will not eat any Christmas cookies, candy, or brownies (or any other types of cookies, candies or brownies)
    I will do my ab workout
    I will do 50 push-ups

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