Just for today --- daily commitment thread

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  • kwfitgal
    kwfitgal Posts: 228 Member
    I did pretty well yesterday, thanks I know to a great sense of accountability that I had "promised" someone (this community) that I'd make effort to get going again. Thank you, Joan, for ever thinking of this thread!

    So, yesterday I got in my water, my Zumba, and did fine on cals even though I went out for steak dinner date with hubby :). Brought over half home and did a bit of calisthenics to compensate...which is not how I like to do things. But the fact that I chose to care enough to make up for the cals this time (instead of just letting it go) is a good thing for me :).

    Just for today:
    1. Stick to my calorie allotment (will not be compensating by exercise :) )
    2. Drink my 3 pints of water/"free" liquids
    3. Do my exercise
    4. Do Happy things today because I will be home with my littles while hubby and olders are ice fishing--I need to stay in viewpoint that this day can be a treat of doing my own special something while they're away SO THAT I DON'T TURN TO FOOD! :#

    One of you posted that "when I lie, I only lie to myself"...and when we cheat, we are only cheating ourselves. I also appreciated Joan's quote: "Every choice you make has an end result." Those are great things to keep in mind!

    Grace to all of you today as you try to accomplish your goals. :)
  • saraelizaphant
    saraelizaphant Posts: 104 Member
    Just for today (Friday), I will:
    1. Finally meet my protein goal...? :o 93/102! Not too bad!
    2. Run for thirty total minutes >:) Yoga and lots of walking instead
    3. Fuel myself well so I can abstain from junk food while working a 13hr shift :D

    Just for today (Saturday), I will:
    1. walk with my best friend for two hours minimum
    2. laundry, laundry, laundry
    3. do a relaxing yoga routine on my one day off
    4. Be in bed by 20:30
  • spittsdykstra
    spittsdykstra Posts: 10 Member
    Just for Today- Saturday- Will follow food plan, including tuna salad I have made to eat immediately after yoga when I'm so hungry, THEN food shop without feeling pulled to crackers (my nemesis). MFP option for "my recipes" is a great help to me!
  • LisaTNelson
    LisaTNelson Posts: 9 Member
    I love this. Thank you all for being here.

    Today I get to get my ball. I've been promising myself that as soon as I weighed under 180 lbs, I could treat myself to one. And Thursday I broke the 180 barrier!!! Yay!

    I'd like to thank MyFitnessPal and my Fitbit Zip and a new job that keeps me walking for making this possible.
  • LisaTNelson
    LisaTNelson Posts: 9 Member
    So just for today:

    1. Think of new short-term goal and reward.
    2. Make 5,000 steps on the pedometer. I've turned inactive when I'm not at work.
  • monicalferrier
    monicalferrier Posts: 11 Member
    Just for today 03/14/15 I will:

    Avoid carbs as best I can
    Exercise 10 minutes
    Drink at least 8 glasses of water
    Finish the crochet purse I am working on.
  • cj94404
    cj94404 Posts: 154 Member
    Today I will reach my protein goal. I will drink plain water, not flavored water, and stretch since I have a 10 hour work day and family time seems more important than gym time.
  • losingrae
    losingrae Posts: 260 Member
    edited March 2015
    losingrae wrote: »
    Just for Today 3/13
    1. any loss is a good loss, accept it and move on :)
    2. log :)
    3. get to the gym for last strength training of the week :( did not make this one, have to add it to today

    Just for today 3/14
    1. Log, log log
    2. Drink water
    3. Make up strength training from yesterday
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,282 Member
    Yesterday, 3/13
    1. log every bite :)
    2. plan my snacks - maybe cheerios instead of popcorn tonite :)
    3. Its raining out today, so 30 minutes on the ellipitical. ;) I did not get on the ellipitical, but I spent 2+ hours thoroughly cleaning! Usually I don't count this as exercise, but since I did not have time to get on the ellipitical, it was at least something!

    Just for today, 3/14
    1. Eat dinner later, and plan and eat only planned snacks tonite
    2. exercise - take a LONG walk today
    3. drink water


    I have been on a good 3 days now. I have been planning a lighter "dinner", and eating later in the evening, and I think this is helping me with the nite time snacking, which seems to get me in trouble. Its like once I start snacking in the evening, I just can't stop. My hubby and I work out of our home, so we typically do not even eat breakfast until 9 or so. So I am trying to have our lunch around 2pm instead of noon, and eating more during the day. Dinner is now set for around 7pm, and this has really helped me. Hope I can keep this up, and see the scale start to move!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,282 Member
    LisaTNelson wrote: »
    I love this. Thank you all for being here.

    Today I get to get my ball. And Thursday I broke the 180 barrier!!!

    Congrats! Its always nice to get a different set of numbers!!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,282 Member
    “Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow.” ~Doug Firebaugh
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    azulvioleta6 wrote: »

    Friday:
    1. 12,000 steps :\ eh...close
    2. Enjoy Cuban dance practica! :D
    3. Eat well :)

    Saturday:
    1. 10,000 steps
    2. Swim hard!
    3. Keep the carbs under control! My kitchen is a bit bare right now, and it's harder to meet my goals when I don't have a lot of food to choose from.
  • kegofstout
    kegofstout Posts: 74 Member
    Yesterday I almost met my goals, I had 3 beers instead of 2 so not too far off. This morning I went for a quick 3 mile run. Today is my cheat day so my goal is to drink 100 oz water and log everything even though I will probably be over. Happy Saturday All!!
  • aewong13
    aewong13 Posts: 8
    Fell off the wagon this week from stress and work.

    Just for today 3/14
    Track everything
    Rest (sick)
  • hanknitspip
    hanknitspip Posts: 8 Member
    Lovely positive thread Joan. I've been on MFP a few days and had a careless day today. This thread encourages us to forgive and start afresh.
    For tomorrow

    1. Weigh and record every morsel
    2. Get in the sea or go for a long walk or both
    3. Find alternative non sugary snack, no more highland shortbread
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 36,880 Member
    edited March 2015
    GrandmaJackie wrote: »
    Just for today 3/14
    1. Get an evening run in :\:\ (I was able to get a lot of walking done at the park instead)
    2. Healthy lunch with hubby :(:neutral_face:
    3. No late night snack :):)
    4. Remember to drink water :):)

    Just for today 3/15
    1. Bike ride
    2. NO LATE night snacks
    3. Crochet time
    4. Protein drink

  • bri170lb
    bri170lb Posts: 1,375 Member

    Just for today ( Saturday March 14)
    1. Take lunch to work. :smile: (Went out instead but still did good)
    2. Avoid as much work as possible :wink:
    3. Go for a long walk in afternoon :smiley:

    Just for today (Sunday March 15)
    1. Get exercise with hubby and kids
    2. Relax and have fun



  • feistyjojo
    feistyjojo Posts: 303 Member
    feistyjojo wrote: »
    Saturday's goals:
    - tune into stomach & real hunger levels
    - sensible eating over dinner. Portion control rather than pigging out
    - savour every mouthful I choose to eat, esp if it's wine

    Saturday was a disaster driven by me eating a whole tub if B &J ice cream.
    no excuses, just made a really bad choice.
    today is a new day.
  • feistyjojo
    feistyjojo Posts: 303 Member
    Sunday's goals
    - stay within calorie goal
    - tune into real hunger levels before deciding if/what to eat
  • dianaiku
    dianaiku Posts: 96 Member
    Just for today, Sunday 3/15:
    1. Home workout 20 min
    2. Indoor cycling 1 hr
    3. Run laps 30 min
  • puja25
    puja25 Posts: 31 Member
    for today 15/3

    exercise for 30 mins
    read the newspaper
    Study for at-least 4 hours
  • llfretwell
    llfretwell Posts: 218 Member
    I LOVE this idea!

    Just for today 3/15

    1. Stay under my calorie goal
    2. Not have anything sweet after dinner
    3. Walk/Run at least 3 miles
  • chilimister
    chilimister Posts: 17 Member
    Just for today 3/15/15
    1. Eat nine servings of fruits and veggies
    2. Stay away from cocktails
    3. Move my body before I go to bed
  • drcrisos
    drcrisos Posts: 68 Member
    Just for today:

    1. drink 8 glasses of water
    2. Eat a balanced dinner
    3. elliptical for 30 mins
  • maryanne_lang
    maryanne_lang Posts: 4 Member
    Start the day with protein
    Wear sneakers
    Be kind to myself
  • kwfitgal
    kwfitgal Posts: 228 Member
    Just for today (3-15-14) (How do you just take out a little of an entire post and quote it?)
    1. Stick to my calorie allotment (will not be compensating by exercise :) )
    2. Drink my 3 pints of water/"free" liquids
    3. Do my exercise
    4. Do Happy things today because I will be home with my littles while hubby and olders are ice fishing--I need to stay in viewpoint that this day can be a treat of doing my own special something while they're away SO THAT I DON'T TURN TO FOOD! :#

    Yay! Did all four and got a nice project done, which is WAY more rewarding than the temporary pleasures of food. :)

    Just for today:
    1. Stick to my calorie allotment
    2. Drink 3 pints of water
    3. Exercise 20 min or more, which today should include a nice long walk outside!
    4. Try to eat more veggies


  • suelegal
    suelegal Posts: 1,282 Member
    First, thank you for this! I so need to be accountable everyday!
    1. LOG everything honestly!
    2. EAT consciously, and only when I'm hungry
    3. WORKOUT 4x/week
    4. STAY off the scale!
  • Scottiegirl12
    Scottiegirl12 Posts: 3 Member
    Hi all! I'm new to this thread as I just found it last night. What a great idea!! So, today I will:
    Plan my healthy meals for this coming week
    Exercise for at least 20 mins
    Great to "meet" you all! Have a great Sunday!!!
  • monicalferrier
    monicalferrier Posts: 11 Member
    monicalferrier wrote: »
    Just for today 03/14/15 I will:

    Avoid carbs as best I can
    Exercise 10 minutes
    Drink at least 8 glasses of water
    Finish the crochet purse I am working on.

    Exercise, check
    Water, check
    Purse, check
    Not bad.

    Today, 03/15/15 I will:
    Drink my 8 glasses of water
    Exercise 10 minutes
    Avoid bread
    Finish at least one arm warmer
  • LisaTNelson
    LisaTNelson Posts: 9 Member
    Got my ball yesterday, and ran so many errands I got in 5,000 steps. Yay!!!

    I set my new weight goal as 175 lbs and have promised myself a cool pair of earrings when I get it.

    I'm purging my house of old vitamins and supplements and diet foods. Note to self: Vitamins work much better if you actually take them! I bought new ones yesterday.

    Today:

    Hit protein goal.

    Again, I thank you all. This thread and reading your comments is helping keep me motivated.
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