Just for today --- daily commitment thread

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  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    edited December 2015
    Today is December 1st.
    Here is my list of things I want to accomplish during this month:
    1. Get in the habit of drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day.
    2. Exercise minimum of 5x a week during the month
    3. Log everybite that I eat 5x a week minimum.
    4. Read a positive affirmation each day
    5. try and encourage 1 member each day
    6. DO NOT weight myself everyday - maybe once a week

    I am going to work hard at just these goals, and see how I do come January 1st!

    Monday, 11/30
    1. NO sugar :)
    2. Low carb :)
    3. Either walk, or no matter how cold, get on my ellipical :) Walked in the rain, but it was warm enough!
    4. fish for dinner tonite. Need to get off those lbs I gained! :)
    5. Encourage others to healthier lifestyle - which in turn helps me more than them! :)

    So here is day 1 of the month.
    Just for today,
    1. drink 8 glasses of water. 2 glasses at each meal, and 2 glasses inbetween meals.
    2. Log everybite that I eat - no matter what
    3. walk tonite
    4. plan my meals

  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    shrcpr wrote: »

    Weighed in this morning and down 7 pounds for November (I only weigh in once a month). I'm only at 0.5 pound/week so I think it was because of that mouth thing and basically not eating for a week. Silver lining. :smiley:


    Congrats!! Your committment each day is such an inspiration!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member

    Health Affirmations

    :star: make healthy choices about every bite I eat
    :star: be prepared to make sacrifices
    :star: non-food treats only, except for out of the ordinary events
    :star: practice my new habits daily
    :star: kick complacency into touch
    :star: reaffirm my commitment to total personal responsibility for my health choices

    I love these! And congrats on meeting your November goals! You are another one that is so committed - you inspire me to keep going!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    abacus93jp wrote: »
    JFT I have stayed on track, did walk more today(Christmas shopping for 4 hrs) that counts, right? Ha ha
    Still doing this one day at a time since 10/14. These posts ARE inspiring! Thanks everyone!

    Oh yes -- Christmas shopping counts as extra LOL!!!!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    bri170lb wrote: »

    I exceeded November goal to walk and/or jog at least 30 miles each week. I actually did an average of just under 5 miles per day!

    For December I am going to lift weights 3 times per week and do cardio 3 times per week. I am also going to try harder than ever to accurately weigh and measure everything I eat, whenever possible.


    Congrats on meeting your goals!! 30 miles each week is awesome - something I am going to try and do this month! Great job!!
  • beckyhunnable
    beckyhunnable Posts: 23 Member
    I LOVE this! Definitely joining in.

    Just for today I will:
    1) track everything
    2) drink water (try for 64oz!)
    3) resist temptation at bible study tonight
  • shrcpr
    shrcpr Posts: 885 Member
    joan6630 wrote: »
    shrcpr wrote: »

    Weighed in this morning and down 7 pounds for November (I only weigh in once a month). I'm only at 0.5 pound/week so I think it was because of that mouth thing and basically not eating for a week. Silver lining. :smiley:


    Congrats!! Your committment each day is such an inspiration!

    Thanks @joan6630! I love reading everyone's daily postings. It's really helped me keep on track!
    I LOVE this! Definitely joining in.

    Just for today I will:
    1) track everything
    2) drink water (try for 64oz!)
    3) resist temptation at bible study tonight

    Welcome!!
  • 68myra
    68myra Posts: 975 Member
    Happy December everybody! I fell off the wagon, but today is a new day, a new month, and i can do this.

    just for today,
    1. log.... especially dinner!
    2. p/t homework
    3. plan and act
    4. smile
  • Elaine352962
    Elaine352962 Posts: 287 Member
    Look forward to reading more posts in December. Great motivator.
  • bri170lb
    bri170lb Posts: 1,375 Member
    It is SO MUCH FUN to see all of the goals everyone sets and all the successes! It is very helpful to me to know that we can do this TOGETHER!

    I am so inspired when I see that someone did not make a goal but then they keep on trying and trying and trying.

    Remember you only fail if you quit! So keep chipping away at your goals one tiny piece at a time.

    I am very excited for my goals the month of December. I am coming up on my 1 year anniversary of the day I started my really serious weight loss. I am hoping to weigh 170 on January 7, 2016. That will be 100 pounds lost in 1 year!

    I may not quite make that goal on time, but I don't really care because the REAL VICTORY is that I never dreamed that I would be exercising regularly, running 5Ks, going to a gym, lifting weights, going to Zumba and Aqua-fit classes, and learning how to eat well and take great care of myself over the past year!

    This is all completely new for me and I did it by focusing on it one day at a time. Many days it's just 1 meal at a time!

    When I started, the pounds were everything, but I have learned that taking care of ME is the most important thing I can do for myself and my family.

    So, welcome to everyone who is just getting started and congratulations to all you who had a successesfull month of November.

    LET'S FINISH 2015 WITH A HEATHY DOSE OF POSITIVE SPIRIT AND GO INTO 2016 DOING A VICTORY DANCE!!!!
  • GBrady43068
    GBrady43068 Posts: 1,256 Member
    JFT 12/1:
    1) Some stretching later to keep soreness at a minimum (4.44 miles this morning, yAY!)
    2) 2nd day on the furniture reworking tonight (I finally got it started...will try and do before/after pics at some point)
    3) A walk?
  • bri170lb
    bri170lb Posts: 1,375 Member

    JFT 12/1:
    1) Some stretching later to keep soreness at a minimum (4.44 miles this morning, yAY!)
    2) 2nd day on the furniture reworking tonight (I finally got it started...will try and do before/after pics at some point)
    3) A walk?

    FINALLY STRIPPING, HUH? We've all been waiting!

  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    1. 12,000 steps
    2. weight/cardio workout
    3. under 100G carbs
    4. do one self-care activity
  • Elaine352962
    Elaine352962 Posts: 287 Member
    bri170lb wrote: »
    It is SO MUCH FUN to see all of the goals everyone sets and all the successes! It is very helpful to me to know that we can do this TOGETHER!

    I am so inspired when I see that someone did not make a goal but then they keep on trying and trying and trying.

    Remember you only fail if you quit! So keep chipping away at your goals one tiny piece at a time.

    I am very excited for my goals the month of December. I am coming up on my 1 year anniversary of the day I started my really serious weight loss. I am hoping to weigh 170 on January 7, 2016. That will be 100 pounds lost in 1 year!

    I may not quite make that goal on time, but I don't really care because the REAL VICTORY is that I never dreamed that I would be exercising regularly, running 5Ks, going to a gym, lifting weights, going to Zumba and Aqua-fit classes, and learning how to eat well and take great care of myself over the past year!

    This is all completely new for me and I did it by focusing on it one day at a time. Many days it's just 1 meal at a time!

    When I started, the pounds were everything, but I have learned that taking care of ME is the most important thing I can do for myself and my family.

    So, welcome to everyone who is just getting started and congratulations to all you who had a successesfull month of November.

    LET'S FINISH 2015 WITH A HEATHY DOSE OF POSITIVE SPIRIT AND GO INTO 2016 DOING A VICTORY DANCE!!!!

    Wow, You have done so well. You must be so proud of what you have achieved, welldone. I hope that I can lose 2 stone by making little changes and definitely changing my lifestyle. I am trying to eat healthy food and move more, even standing up instead of sitting down, do more chores etc. Just to let you know that your weight loss journey has really inspired me.
  • jet0505
    jet0505 Posts: 69 Member
    JFT - Love a fresh slate with a new month!!
    1. Stay away from sugar!!
    2. Electronics off by 9pm
    3. Taekwondo workout
    4. Read something inspirational
  • 68myra
    68myra Posts: 975 Member
    68myra wrote: »
    Happy December everybody! I fell off the wagon, but today is a new day, a new month, and i can do this.

    just for today,
    :smiley: 1. log.... especially dinner!
    :smile: 2. p/t homework
    :smile: 3. plan and act
    :wink: 4. smile

    Just for Wednesday, 12/2:
    1. walk with a friend
    2. p/t homework
    3. plan a healthy dinner
    4. log that dinner
    5. ENJOY entering 0 for december late night snacking :wink:

    @bri170lb ..... approaching 100 pounds in a year..... that is TRULY inspirational! KUDOS to you! :smile: you are SO right.... taking care of you is the most important thing you can do for yourself and your family!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    bri170lb wrote: »
    It is SO MUCH FUN to see all of the goals everyone sets and all the successes! It is very helpful to me to know that we can do this TOGETHER!

    That will be 100 pounds lost in 1 year!



    LET'S FINISH 2015 WITH A HEATHY DOSE OF POSITIVE SPIRIT AND GO INTO 2016 DOING A VICTORY DANCE!!!!

    WOW WOW WOW!!!! Congratulations!! I am so very proud of you - you are my inspiration! Thank you for being a part of this thread - you inspire so many!
  • bri170lb
    bri170lb Posts: 1,375 Member
    Aw, shucks folks. I was trying to say that you all inspire me! But thanks for all the nice comments. As you can tell I am really fired up!
  • 12Sarah2015
    12Sarah2015 Posts: 1,117 Member
    Just for today.. No sugar, enjoy each meal slowly, a walk even if it's a little one, 3 pieces of fruit
  • I'm not going to let anything stress me out.
  • WellingTX
    WellingTX Posts: 617 Member
    WellingTX wrote: »

    For today:

    I will reinforce the reasons I'm becoming healthier, morning and on the drive home.
    I will stay within my calorie budget and not overindulge in any single food.
    I will work out for 60 minutes, get off the couch tonight.
    I will be productive at work
    I am expressing gratitude for the continued friendship and support of coworkerfriends

    Good day

    Getting back into the groove.
    Reinforced my wellness mantra, morning and afternoon
    Stayed within my calorie budget, didn't over indulge
    Worked out for 36 minutes, lost a battle with the couch in the evening
    Great work day

    For today:

    I will express my wellness mantra, morning and afternoon
    I will stay within my calorie budget and not over indulge in any single food
    I will work out for 30 minutes
    I will be present, in the moment during meetings today
    I am expressing gratitude for an old stand by, a great piece of advice I received. Yesterday doesn't matter, we can't change what happened. What matters is what we do today. Today, is a new day.
  • SoulOfRusalka
    SoulOfRusalka Posts: 1,201 Member
    Just for today, I will:
    1. Finish all my French homework and start some other work
    2. Take care of myself and not push myself to exercise since I'm still sick
    3. Eat what I want to without feeling guilty or eating when I'm not hungry
    4. Be nice to myself and my friends
    5. Be happy and calm!
  • fstrickl
    fstrickl Posts: 883 Member
    This daily goal is so much more inspiring and motivating than a big non-specific goal! I enjoy reading everyone's small goals that will lead to a big change. Way to go!

    Just for today I:

    1. Will drink nearly 2L of water (8 cups)
    2. Log all my food and stay under caloric goal
    3. Choose a healthy dinner in between work and evening activity

    Felt so good accomplishing yesterday's and I'm ready for today's! :#
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    Yesterday
    1. drink 8 glasses of water. 2 glasses at each meal, and 2 glasses inbetween meals. :) This worked for me, breaking down my water to 2 glasses a meal.
    2. Log everybite that I eat - no matter what :)
    3. walk tonite :) Carried logs for about an hour - up a hill LOL!!! Then went for a 45 minute walk! Sore back today though
    4. plan my meals :)

    JFT, Wednesday 12.2
    1. drink 8 glasses of water. Break it down to 2 glasses each meal time, and 1 glass in between meals.
    2. Log everybite I eat
    3. no sugar, low carbs
    4. Read 1 positive thing
    5. encourage 1 member

  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    WellingTX wrote: »
    Yesterday doesn't matter, we can't change what happened. What matters is what we do today. Today, is a new day.

    This is a great quote!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    “The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” ~William Faulkner

  • beckyhunnable
    beckyhunnable Posts: 23 Member
    Yesterday:
    1) track everything ✔️
    2) drink water (try for 64oz!) some, but not enough!
    3) resist temptation at bible study tonight did have some snacks but tracked them and they fit within my calories for the day

    Just for today I will:
    1) track everything
    2) drink water all day
    3) eat 3 whole and healthy meals
  • shrcpr
    shrcpr Posts: 885 Member
    shrcpr wrote: »
    JFT, 12/1
    1. Stay within calorie limit :)
    2. Walk the dogs :)
    3. Take the dogs to the groomer :)
    4. Cardio workout :) Fire 45 - So fun!

    JFT, 12/2
    1. Stay within calorie limit
    2. Walk the dogs
    3. Strength workout - Burn Circuit 2
    4. No alcohol!!!
  • bri170lb
    bri170lb Posts: 1,375 Member
    bri170lb wrote: »

    J4T Tuesday
    1. Make breakfast, lunch and snack to take with me to work :smile:
    2. Cardio at gym :smile:
    3. Grocery shopping and pick up prescriptions. :smile:
    4. Prep veggies for the week :smile:

    J4T Wednesday
    1. Go for a walk
    2. Focus on sticking to calorie goals one meal at a time
    3. Laundry and housework
    4. Weights at gym while kids are at youth group.
    5. Day 3 of Ab Challenge!
  • jet0505
    jet0505 Posts: 69 Member
    JFT:
    1. No sugar -someday this won't be such a hard challenge, right???
    2. Racquetball
    3. Electronics off at 9pm (still struggling to make this happen)
    4. Meditate
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