Just for today --- daily commitment thread

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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,977 Member
    :star: Challenges are the spice that makes life zing! :star:
    :heart: Dare to be YOU! :heart:

    :smiley: Welcome Newbies! :smiley:

    "The accountability of posting here keeps me on the straight and narrow.
    I can always find excuses in my head, but somehow,
    They just don't cut it when I see them in black and white on the page."
    (Terri Richardson)

    JFT: didn't have time to post. :(
    Sun 7/Mon 8/Tues 9/Wed 10 2016
    • Pre-log/follow through; 150+ minutes exercise, ; 12000+ steps, Well over minutes and steps each day.
    • 8 cups liquids/Monitor sodium intake. Concentrating on keeping water intake up and sodium down.
    • :sunglasses: Result! Lost another 2 lbs! :sunglasses:
    • Live! Love! Learn! :sunglasses:

  • martibaxter
    martibaxter Posts: 18 Member
    edited August 2016
    Brilliant idea, looking for ways to commit and see how others are doing :)
    11th Aug 2016

    1) Stay within my calorie count
    2) smile at everyone at work, even the miserable customers to keep my mood lifted
    3) Sign up for classes at the gym next week so I don't miss any again
  • tristramtrent
    tristramtrent Posts: 257 Member
    Ok let's get it down in black and white

    1 Stay under the 1200
    2 Bike ride
    3 Daily 20 minute drawing
    4Guitar practice
    5 Check back in and declare successes ( or unsuccesses)

    Good working everyone!
  • cathydubepenner
    cathydubepenner Posts: 159 Member
    JFT 8/10/2016 YESTERDAY
    *Vac the house....done
    *Drink at least 64 oz water....did 80
    *get at least 8000 steps.....did 8462
    * Get to bed by 9-we're up at 3:30!....turned out the light @ 9:15


    JFT 8/11/2016

    Going to go easy on myself today. My back is flaring and I'm tied to the house waiting on a repairman for the oven.

    *Get both bathrooms cleaned
    *Get in 70 oz water
    *Pay Bills
    * Start menu planning for next week instead of putting off till last minute
  • melzielkie
    melzielkie Posts: 90 Member
    JFT 08/10/16

    - Day 3 of Hammer & Chisel -> Done!
    - Eat pre-logged food for the day -> Done!
    - Drink 24 glasses of water -> Done!
    - Go to Giant Tiger and pick up the rest of party favours -> Done!
    - Work on centerpieces -> Done!
    - Dishes -> Done!
    - 1 hour of house cleaning -> Done!
    - Go to my moms and start cleaning the back yard for my daugher's first birthday party -> Done!
    - Laundry -> Done!
    - 1 hour of bookkeeping in bed -> Ran out of steam. Today for sure!!


    JFT 08/11/16

    - Day 4 of Hammer & Chisel (REST DAY! :smiley: )
    - Eat pre-logged food for the day
    - Drink 24 glasses of water
    - Dishes
    - Laundry
    - 1 hour of bookkeeping in the car on the way out of town
    - Finish birthday shopping for my baby
  • Mountaingirl33
    Mountaingirl33 Posts: 80 Member
    Just for today, I will:
    *Take magnesium b vitamins, zinc and drink more H2O to combat monthly cycle
    * do my resistance workout
    * Take a 40 minute walk with the double stroller
    * Take a cooling shower before going to sleep
    * Have a protein shake if I want an evening snack
    * Stay within my calories
  • chrissygbulldog3
    chrissygbulldog3 Posts: 31 Member
    Just for today, I will
    -turn off the TV and read something real and not on the Internet
    -only check my email/FB twice or for a total of 20 minutes whichever comes first
    -will increase my activity level from yesterday by 30 minutes
    -will take the ukulele I just had to buy out of the case and try it
    -clean the fridge
  • Oberon21
    Oberon21 Posts: 13,235 Member
    JFT 8/11/16

    - Stay green on calories
    - Ride Jaques
    - Put more books away
    - Walk on a call
    - Run 30 min
    - Be present at work
    - Day 2 #nomorealcohol
    - 15K steps minimum
    - Call the mortgage company, accountant
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,274 Member
    so JFT, Wednesday
    1. log all food intake :/
    2. walk, or if too hot, get to the gym!! I have silver sneakers free membership now, so NO EXCUSE! :/
    3. concentrate on drinking water :/
    4. be back on here tomorrow -- be accountable to keeping my goals for just one day. :)
    5. think positive thoughts. Don't let the negatives ruin my day. Everyone has problems in their life - and everyone has positives in their life. Focus only on things I can control! :/

    Trying again today. I can do this for just one day!
    log all food
    get my self to the gym, or for a walk
    positive thoughts

    When I am tired, which i am, it is so much harder to focus and concentrate. Know that I am tired, and try even harder.
  • brenn24179
    brenn24179 Posts: 2,144 Member
    walk even though it is hot, walk later in the evening
  • tristramtrent
    tristramtrent Posts: 257 Member
    Ok let's get it down in black and white

    1 Stay under the 1200 .....ended the day under, ys
    2 Bike ride.... yep
    3 Daily 20 minute drawing.....yep did a weird one
    4Guitar practice......no, not sure why not but I have sprained my arm
    5 Check back in and declare successes ( or unsuccesses)......3/4 not bad. Guitar for breakfast tomorrow

    So for tomorrow Fri
    1. Veggie preferences day
    2. Walk 10000 steps
    3. Daily 20 min drawing
    4. Guitar practice (go on go on)
    5. Check back in and declare successes hopefully


    Good luck everyone!

  • cathydubepenner
    cathydubepenner Posts: 159 Member
    JFT 8/11/2016 YESTERDAY

    Going to go easy on myself today. My back is flaring and I'm tied to the house waiting on a repairman for the oven.

    *Get both bathrooms cleaned...done
    *Get in 70 oz water.....only got 56 oz :0(
    *Pay Bills...done
    * Start menu planning for next week instead of putting off till last minute....started

    JFT 8/12/2016

    My back is actually worse than yesterday-I'm sure cleaning didn't help. I need to practice self tolerance and love today...I need to be mobile and independent by Sunday afternoon.

    *Give myself permission to lay flat most of the day
    *Do house walking throughout the day in short bouts so I won't be too stiff
    *Stay hydrated
    *Ask for help when I need it and not feel guilty
  • melzielkie
    melzielkie Posts: 90 Member
    JFT 08/11/16

    - Day 4 of Hammer & Chisel (REST DAY! :smiley: ) -> Done!
    - Eat pre-logged food for the day -> Done!
    - Drink 24 glasses of water -> Done!
    - Dishes -> Done!
    - Laundry -> Done!
    - 1 hour of bookkeeping in the car on the way out of town -> Did 20 minutes.
    - Finish birthday shopping for my baby -> Done!


    JFT 08/12/16

    - Day 5 of Hammer & Chisel
    - Eat pre-logged food for the day
    - Drink 24 glasses of water
    - Dishes
    - 1 hour of bookkeeping
    - Get tables and chairs set up for Sierra's birthday party
    - Spend the evening playing with hubby and baby and celebrating Sierra's 1st birthday!
  • guinevere96
    guinevere96 Posts: 1,445 Member
    Just for today:

    Pay school class fees
    Walk/exercise/bike ride/SOMETHING (if it doesn't rain)
    No coffee!
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    JFT Fri 12 Aug 2016

    Take a day off for R&R without guilt.
  • llbrixon
    llbrixon Posts: 964 Member
    JFT
    1. I will check back here tomorrow to see if i did anything.
    2. Count ALL calories, even that last bite from the icecream container before putting it away.
    3. Stay under calorie goal.
    4. No eating after 8pm.
  • Oberon21
    Oberon21 Posts: 13,235 Member
    melzielkie wrote: »
    JFT 08/11/16

    - Day 4 of Hammer & Chisel (REST DAY! :smiley: ) -> Done!
    - Eat pre-logged food for the day -> Done!
    - Drink 24 glasses of water -> Done!
    - Dishes -> Done!
    - Laundry -> Done!
    - 1 hour of bookkeeping in the car on the way out of town -> Did 20 minutes.
    - Finish birthday shopping for my baby -> Done!


    JFT 08/12/16

    - Day 5 of Hammer & Chisel
    - Eat pre-logged food for the day
    - Drink 24 glasses of water
    - Dishes
    - 1 hour of bookkeeping
    - Get tables and chairs set up for Sierra's birthday party
    - Spend the evening playing with hubby and baby and celebrating Sierra's 1st birthday!

    @melzielkie if that is your before and after picture, kudos. Amazing job. :)
  • Oberon21
    Oberon21 Posts: 13,235 Member
    8/12:
    - Stay green on calories
    - Do my expenses
    - 15,000 steps
    - Walk on a conference call
    - Call accountant/lawyer/mortgage company
    - Put some books away and prep for cleaning lady coming on Saturday
  • fireytiger
    fireytiger Posts: 236 Member
    JFT 8/12/16:

    1. Stay within my calorie goals for the day
    2. Go to the gym after dinner
    3. Go out for at least one 10-15 min. breaktime walk (not counting going out for lunch!)
    4. Love myself and be proud of how far i've come! :)
  • Oberon21
    Oberon21 Posts: 13,235 Member
    fireytiger wrote: »
    JFT 8/12/16:

    1. Stay within my calorie goals for the day
    2. Go to the gym after dinner
    3. Go out for at least one 10-15 min. breaktime walk (not counting going out for lunch!)
    4. Love myself and be proud of how far i've come! :smile:

    love this!
  • chrissygbulldog3
    chrissygbulldog3 Posts: 31 Member
    Good one. I really need to work on #4.
  • chrissygbulldog3
    chrissygbulldog3 Posts: 31 Member
    Just for today:
    1. When I have a judgmental, critical, or negative thought about someone I will stop myself and say a short prayer for them instead.
    2. When I think about eating I will take a big gulp of water.
    3. Every morning, starting tomorrow, I will set the timer, so I don't sit there watching TV and scrolling on my tablet simultaneously. When the timer goes off I will get up and start my day.
  • cathydubepenner
    cathydubepenner Posts: 159 Member
    JFT 8/12/2016 YESTERDAY

    My back is actually worse than yesterday-I'm sure cleaning didn't help. I need to practice self tolerance and love today...I need to be mobile and independent by Sunday afternoon.

    *Give myself permission to lay flat most of the day....once I was up from bed I stayed in the recliner
    *Do house walking throughout the day in short bouts so I won't be too stiff....not so much
    *Stay hydrated....yes
    *Ask for help when I need it and not feel guilty....a bit but I'm not good at this

    JFT 8/13/2016

    *Move more, I know it will hurt but it's necessary
    *Show more tolerance and appreciation to those helping me
    *Try to shave my legs in the shower
    *Run a few errands with the help of my husband
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,575 Member
    JFT - eat veggie snacks before peanuts. Try out the food scale for tomorrow's lunch!
  • Oberon21
    Oberon21 Posts: 13,235 Member
    8/13:
    - run 5k
    - ride both horses
    - get hair done
    - pedicure
    - grocery store
    - finish putting books away
    - email
  • abacus93jp
    abacus93jp Posts: 55 Member
    So, I'm back after a long absence. Was doing okay until 2 weeks ago and got way off track! Went to doctor and had lost 5 lbs, was sure I was going to have gained 5 lbs! Then I proceeded to sabotage myself and have been out of control! Not sure why I do this but now I'm back and jft will write everything down and stay within my calorie and nutrient goals, will drink water and work up to 10K steps. Will check back tomorrow. I CAN DO THIS ONE DAY AT A TIME!!!
  • 12Sarah2015
    12Sarah2015 Posts: 1,117 Member
    No processed sugar. Run and skip. Be under calories
  • Oberon21
    Oberon21 Posts: 13,235 Member
    abacus93jp wrote: »
    So, I'm back after a long absence. Was doing okay until 2 weeks ago and got way off track! Went to doctor and had lost 5 lbs, was sure I was going to have gained 5 lbs! Then I proceeded to sabotage myself and have been out of control! Not sure why I do this but now I'm back and jft will write everything down and stay within my calorie and nutrient goals, will drink water and work up to 10K steps. Will check back tomorrow. I CAN DO THIS ONE DAY AT A TIME!!!

    Yes you can!
  • Oberon21
    Oberon21 Posts: 13,235 Member
    edited August 2016
    Oberon21 wrote: »
    8/13:
    - run 5k - done
    - ride both horses - done
    - get hair done - done
    - pedicure - done
    - grocery store- done
    - finish putting books away - nope
    - email - a bit

    Today
    - write cards (birthday, get well, etc.) I have been buying but haven't taken care of)
    - BOOKS! Put them away
    - ride both horses early
    - put laundry away
    - email
    - send daily card
    - run
    - start 21 day fix
    - walk before bed

  • guinevere96
    guinevere96 Posts: 1,445 Member
    JFT: do what I need to do to rejuvenate and stay under calories.