Just for today --- daily commitment thread

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  • rachael00679
    rachael00679 Posts: 186 Member
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    I managed to get through yesterday.

    Just for today I am going to go the longer way to the kids school to pick them up and when we go out for dinner tonight I will only have a small portion of curry with rice and leave the naan to stay within my calls for the day.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,215 Member
    edited June 2015
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    JFT 3/06
    1. Remember to actually post what I write :) I forgot to hit the post button again Doh! :)
    2. Enjoy garden visit this morning. :) The garden was on an elevated site with wonderful views from the many seating areas.
    3. Do weekly shop after lunch. :)
    4. 10,000+ steps/stay under daily calorie goal. :))) 14,436 it was such a lovely evening in the local parkland that I just kept walking.
    5. Pay attention to carbs/fat/protein balance. I need to eat more protein and less fat. :) I was happy with this

    Keep up the good work. :heart:

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    JFT 04/06
    1. De clutter the computer room.
    2. Stay under calorie goal/walk 10,000 steps
    3. Do 10 x 7 squats/lateral leg raises; 10 x 4 lunges
    4. Go to Shakespeare study group after lunch
    5. Remember to log water

    I love reading all your posts. It is so motivational. :smiley:
  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
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    47Jacqueline wrote: »
    Today, May 28
    1) Buy a new blender
    2) Ignore the fact that my face is swollen from dental surgery on Tuesday
    3) Figure out how to eat nutritionally while I heal
    4) Plan my Hydrofit class for Monday that someone is going to observe

    Wow, it's been a while:
    Bought the blender, my face is much better, I'm still not eating enough, my visitor didn't show and I've rescheduled him)

    J4T: 6/4
    1) Spend 45 minutes in my building's gym with the new free weights
    2) Teach my second Aqua Zumba class at 1PM
    3) Film a 4th video for a Facebook challenge
    4) Wash my hair (and do a laundry)
    5) Check my sound system
  • slh3103
    slh3103 Posts: 22 Member
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    slh3103 wrote: »
    Just for today:
    1. Exercise 20 min
    2. Drink 32 oz of water
    3. Eat a fruit or veg with every meal

    Yesterday I ate a fruit or veg with every meal (yeah!). Still working on the other two.

    Just for today:
    1. Exercise 20 min
    2. Drink 32 oz of water
    3. Eat a fruit or veg with every meal
    4. Log ALL my food
  • kwfitgal
    kwfitgal Posts: 228 Member
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    kwfitgal wrote: »
    JFT 3 June:
    1. Cal limits "fasting" day-- :)
    2. WATER/TEA: 3+ pints (starting with one pint right when I finish this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)-- :)
    3. Exercise 30 min.-- :) About an hour of gardening--digging, planting the veggie plants...

    JFT 4 June:
    1. Stay w.i. cal limits
    2. WATER/TEA: 3+ pints
    3. Exercise 30 min.
    4. Start on process of washing windows!


  • 68myra
    68myra Posts: 975 Member
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    68myra wrote: »
    JFT, i will:
    1: not beat myself up for eating 7 almonds in the middle of the night when i woke up hungry
    2: take a long bicycle ride and not eat back all the calories used
    3: come back here tonight (when i have more time) and support others :)
    4: eat less fruit than i did yesterday (even too much fructose makes me cranky, such a PITA)

    Just for today, Thurs 6/4, i will:
    1: run with a buddy and not overeat afterwards
    2: mind how much fruit i eat
    3: not eat anything processed!
    4: truly enjoy my last thursday of kids in school ;)
  • firewalkerbarb
    firewalkerbarb Posts: 16 Member
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    firewalkerbarb wrote: »
    Just discovered this wonderful thread as I am restarting MFP
    JFT
    Read a chapter of Bob Harper's book- Are You Ready?
    Walk 30 min
    Log all foods

    I completed all of yesterday's goals and lost 1/2 lb.
    JFT-
    I will walk 35 min.
    I will lift wts.
    I will log all foods
    I will read another chapter from Bob Harper
  • Saragirl2
    Saragirl2 Posts: 630 Member
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    JFT
    Continue drinking water.
    Preplan exercise for next two weeks.
    Get two flower beds finished & other gardening.
    Journal-this is a struggle for me but so beneficial when I do it.
    Stay focussed!

    Have a great Thursday everyone!
  • Rini_s
    Rini_s Posts: 68 Member
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    Rini_s wrote: »
    Today I will!!!
    • Log everything
    • Try to get 10,000 steps (if my ankle cooperates)
    • Drink 120 oz water
    • Spend 15 minutes in thoughtful quietness - setting my goals, being thankful

    Did well yesterday! For today:
    • Log everything
    • 10,000 steps
    • Drink 120 oz water
    • 15 mins of quiet...somewhere in there
  • jenjenbaker
    jenjenbaker Posts: 6 Member
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    jenjenbaker wrote: »
    Just for Today
    1. 8 cups of water
    2. no alcohol
    3. 30 min of cardio[/quote

    accomplished all of my tasks for June 3.
    JFT 6/4/2015
    1. 8 cups of water
    2. walk the dog
    3. log all my food
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
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    azulvioleta6 wrote: »

    Wednesday:
    1. 12,000 steps :(
    2. lift heavy things :(
    3. stay under 100G carbs :blush: close!

    Uggg...I fell asleep last night and didn't make it to the gym. All plans dashed! I will do better today.

    Thursday:
    1. 10,000 steps
    2. lift heavy things
    3. stay under 100G carbs
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,216 Member
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    Late posting, but posting anyhow

    Yesterday
    1. Log ALL my food :)
    2. keep sugar grams below MFP guidelines :):) For me, this is a biggie!!
    3. drink water :)
    4. 30 minutes min either walking or on the ellipitical :):):) Got my bike out - 1st time all summer. Only rode for 45 minutes, but forgot how much fun it is!

    Just for today
    1. Log ALL my food.
    2. Concentrate more on water
    3. Keep sugar grams within guidelines
    4. Its raining out, so try and get 30 minutes on my ellipitical!

    Hope you are all having a great day. It is a rainy, stormy day, and those days I just want to sit and munch all day! But, have to work, and trying to stay out of the kitchen!
  • openlynoted
    openlynoted Posts: 21 Member
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    Today is my 4th day in MFP. Just for today... join Just For Today!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,216 Member
    edited June 2015
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    firewalkerbarb wrote: »


    I completed all of yesterday's goals and lost 1/2 lb.

    Congrats on the loss!
  • 68myra
    68myra Posts: 975 Member
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    68myra wrote: »

    Just for today, Thurs 6/4, i will:
    1: run with a buddy and not overeat afterwards
    2: mind how much fruit i eat
    3: not eat anything processed!
    4: truly enjoy my last thursday of kids in school ;)

    75% isn't bad for me for this day, which i consider officially over ;) I ate more calories than i think i should have.

    looking forward to Friday, 6/5. JFTomorrow, i will:

    go see a movie at the cinema without eating anything there :)

    Happy Friday all!
  • kelsnewlife
    kelsnewlife Posts: 18 Member
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    Thank you for the welcome! I am sorry the day is over and I'm just now getting here.
    I just wanted to say to those struggling with depression / trauma background/anxiety ect...
    No goal is too small. No goal is too small.
    We fight. We work. We try. And when we can't, we rest so we can fight again.
    Hope to see yall tomorrow. ..
  • ccourcha
    ccourcha Posts: 316 Member
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    I will drink my remaining calories this evening!
  • bri170lb
    bri170lb Posts: 1,375 Member
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    J4T Thursday
    1. 1200 calories :smile:
    2. C25K :smile:
    3. Aqua-fit :smile:
    4. Bible study :smile:

    J4T Friday
    1. Laundry and housework
    2. Meet Trainer to learn how to use weights
    3. Zumba
    4. 1200 calories
    5. Bible study

  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,216 Member
    edited June 2015
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    kelsnewlife wrote: »
    I just wanted to say to those struggling with depression / trauma background/anxiety ect...
    No goal is too small. No goal is too small.
    We fight. We work. We try. And when we can't, we rest so we can fight again.
    .

    So beautifully stated!
  • slh3103
    slh3103 Posts: 22 Member
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    slh3103 wrote: »
    slh3103 wrote: »
    Just for today:
    1. Exercise 20 min
    2. Drink 32 oz of water
    3. Eat a fruit or veg with every meal
    4. Log ALL my food

    Yesterday, I exercised for 25 min AND ate a fruit or veg with every meal. (yeah!)

    Just for today:
    1. Exercise 20 min
    2. Drink 32 oz of water
    3. Eat a fruit or veg with every meal
    4. Log all my food

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