Just for Today ..... Daily Commitment Thread- Start of a new year!

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  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,411 Member
    joan6630 wrote: »
    I started a Daily Commitment thread a couple of years ago. But I have been slacking the past few months, so I am starting fresh again today. My weight is at a all-time high. I know I have a lot of old habits that I need to get rid of, and replace these old habits with good, healthy habits.
    So I decided rather that keep posting on the old thread, I would start a new thread. A new, fresh start. to take this one day at a time.
    Would anyone like to join me daily, in posting our goals for each day? And then come back the next day, and report how we have met those goals, along with goals for that day? That way we are accountable to each other in meeting these goals, changing old habits, one day at a time.

    My hope is that if I try and stick with goals, one day at a time, these new goals can become new, healthy, habits.

    So since today is January 1st, 2017, here are my goals, Just for Today.
    Starting weight: 217.4
    Goal weight for Feb 1: 210
    Ultimate goal weight: 175

    Just for Today:
    1. log all food - no matter what I eat. Be accountable.
    2. Drink water. Shoot for 6 glasses of water, just for today.
    3. Exercise. If only 30 minutes, do something! :) Already accomplished this at the gym this morning :)
    4. Get back on here tomorrow, to let you guys know how I did.

    Anyone want to join me??

    Hi Joan, I'm back, thank you for starting a new 2017 thread. <3

    Karen in Virginia
  • zimzamzum
    zimzamzum Posts: 25 Member
    Hi everyone, I love this thread!

    January goals: No alcohol, no sugar, lose 5 lbs.

    Just for today:
    1. Stay away from sugar. On day 2 of no sugar 30 day challenge and feeling tired, headachey and irritable. I am travelling today and at the airport, and this is the exact kind of day when reaching for a chocolate bar (or two) happens. I just want to focus on getting through today.

    2. Bed and lights out by 10pm. I start back at work tomorrow after the holidays and my sleep cycle has been all over the place. I will probably be exhausted but then wide awake, so just need to stay patient with myself tonight.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,186 Member
    1/2
    1. Exercise at least 30 minutes. :) Did this already! Trying to make this a daily habit. :):):) 45 minutes on the treadmill, with the incline at 6, and speed at 4! Then lifted weights, and went for a walk in the evening.
    2. drink water - 2 glasses with each meal. :/ Managed to get 4 glasses of water in, but going to try again today.
    3. log ALL food :) = yes, even the leftover piece of apple pie
    4. get back on here tomorrow :)
    5. lay out clothes for working out tomorrow morning. :)

    1/3
    1. log all food
    2. drink water
    3. no exercise today, so eat as healthy as I can
    4. get back on here tomorrow

    I went for a walk last nite, and got caught in the rain. So through the nite, I'm coming down with a terrible head cold! Woke up this morning, ready to go for a workout, but since I was still awake at 2am, I decided to skip the workout. If I feel better, I may try and go later.
    So my goal is to really drink water today. Thats the hardest thing right now for me!



    @KetoneKaren -- welcome back!! We missed you. So glad to see you joining us!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,186 Member
    edited January 2017
    @OConnell5483 - great job!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,186 Member
    nehaad88 wrote: »
    nehaad88 wrote: »
    I want to join too.. my short term goal is to start getting some form of physical activity in everyday. Long term goal is to lose 15 KGs from my current 85 to a 70.

    Goal for today:
    1. drink plenty of water
    2. try to get at least 10k steps in
    3. be below calorie goal
    4. actually achieve the set goal...

    Failed on each and every goal mentioned above.. except the water thing. so the goals for today remain the same. they will remain the same till I actually achieve them

    We are not failing if we keep trying! You are doing great. Water is the hardest thing for me to do
  • CassondraKennedy
    CassondraKennedy Posts: 229 Member
    Just for today I will:

    1. Stick to the pre-planned meals that I have entered into my diary
    2. Drink water instead of giving in to unplanned snacking
    3. Think only positive thoughts when I look in the mirror
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,196 Member
    edited January 2017
    Monday:
    1. under 100G carbs :)
    2. swim a mile (because there is NO way that I can dance at all today) :( could not get to gym because of bad weather
    3. ten pushups :)
    4. 60 situps :(
    5. food prep :)
    6. plan and track exercise for the week :)
    7. 10+ cups water :) 12

    Tuesday:
    1. under 100G carbs
    2. swim a mile
    3. ten pushups
    4. 60 situps
    5. 10+ cups water
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,328 Member
    zimzamzum wrote: »
    Hi everyone, I love this thread!

    January goals: No alcohol, no sugar, lose 5 lbs.

    Just for today:
    1. Stay away from sugar. On day 2 of no sugar 30 day challenge and feeling tired, headachey and irritable. I am travelling today and at the airport, and this is the exact kind of day when reaching for a chocolate bar (or two) happens. I just want to focus on getting through today.

    2. Bed and lights out by 10pm. I start back at work tomorrow after the holidays and my sleep cycle has been all over the place. I will probably be exhausted but then wide awake, so just need to stay patient with myself tonight.

    I went through the sugar detox also! Fatigue, headache and irritability were all symptoms I had too. Lasted about a week for me, but then I started waking up earlier, felt great and full of energy! Good luck to you. Sounds like you have a tough day ahead of you!
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,328 Member
    edited January 2017
    Just for Today - 1/3
    1. Stick to meal plan and journal every bite
    2. Weigh in today and hope for the best :smiley: Down 2 lbs over holidays! Yea! They are putting me on maintenance next week. Couldn't wait to update this. LOL!
    3. HYDRATE with water
    4. Complete items on white board for work and check them off my list!
    5. Remove myself from gossip or drama seekers. I don't need it.
    6. Prepare for work tomorrow, tonight
    7. Work on 2017 budget
    8. 30 minutes of activity
    9. Unplug at 7:00 except for completing journal on MFP
    10. Bed one hour early to unplug, read and write in Gratitude Journal
    11. Perform one random act of kindness
  • FeraFilia
    FeraFilia Posts: 4,664 Member
    FeraFilia wrote: »
    I like this idea. :)

    My goals for today:

    - 10k steps
    - Stay within 100 of my calorie goal (plus or minus)
    - 4 tumblers of water (it's a 28oz tumbler)

    Done, done, and done! These are also my goals for today. :)
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,328 Member
    Just for Today - 1/3
    1. Stick to meal plan and journal every bite :)
    2. Weigh in today and hope for the best :D Did really good!!! Down 2 lbs over the holidays. Not bad, considering I had actually gained 5 lbs by the day after Christmas! Dropped that plus 2 more!
    3. HYDRATE with water :)
    4. Complete items on white board for work and check them off my list! :s there's always tomorrow I guess!
    5. Remove myself from gossip or drama seekers. I don't need it. :)
    6. Prepare for work tomorrow, tonight :)
    7. Work on 2017 budget :/ Ran out of time.
    8. 30 minutes of activity :/ Ran out of energy! Worked late but that needs to stop being my excuse!
    9. Unplug at 7:00 except for completing journal on MFP :)
    10. Bed one hour early to unplug, read and write in Gratitude Journal :) Heading there soon.... another 45 minutes!
    11. Perform one random act of kindness :)

    Just for Today - 1/4/17 Wednesday
    1. Stick to meal plan and journal every bite
    2. Hydrate
    3. 7000 steps on FitBit
    4. 30 minutes activity
    5. Finish my tasks for the WWD project
    6. Budget for 2017 - list of extra expenditures this year
    7. Unplug by 7 pm except MFP
    8. Stay positive. No drama at work. Use earbuds to help stay upbeat.
    9. One random act of kindness
    10. Bed one hour early to unplug, read and write in Gratitude Journal

    Have a great day everyone!
    Tracie in WI
  • nehaad88
    nehaad88 Posts: 159 Member
    nehaad88 wrote: »
    nehaad88 wrote: »
    I want to join too.. my short term goal is to start getting some form of physical activity in everyday. Long term goal is to lose 15 KGs from my current 85 to a 70.

    Goal for today:
    1. drink plenty of water
    2. try to get at least 10k steps in
    3. be below calorie goal
    4. actually achieve the set goal...

    Failed on each and every goal mentioned above.. except the water thing. so the goals for today remain the same. they will remain the same till I actually achieve them

    Nailed them all yesterday.. 11005 steps, 26 cals below goal intake logged every single thing and had plenty of water (more than 3 lit). going to continue with same goals for rest of the week.

    1. drink plenty of water
    2. try to get at least 10k steps in
    3. be below calorie goal
    4. actually achieve the set goal...
  • FeraFilia
    FeraFilia Posts: 4,664 Member
    I hit all 3 of my goals for today!

    Goals for 1/4/2017
    - 10k steps via FitBit
    - LOTS of water!
    - Hit my calorie goal
    - No snacks after baby bed time.
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    Starting afresh wasn't quite as easy as I'd hoped, didn't take account of the fact of January grumpiness :) hopefully I'm over that now though...

    Yesterday's commitments -

    - Log everything I eat :)
    - No unhealthy snacks :/ Failed with this one - had a mince pie to make myself feel like it's still Christmas....
    - Stay within calories :/
    -30+ minute lunch break :)
    - Don't procrastinate even though feeling lazy on first day back. Do easy tasks rather than no tasks! :)
    - listen to music to boost mood :| Forgot to do this, probably would have helped! Maybe today I'll listen to Christmas music to make myself feel like it's Christmas rather than eating mince pies....

    Today's commitments -

    - Log everything I eat
    - No unhealthy snacks
    - Choose healthy option for pub dinner
    - one wine only after work, rest g&t (and 50% of drinks to be water)
    - Exercise class after work

    - 30 min lunch break
    - Meditate
    - Focus on key priorities and be productive
    - listen to Christmas music to boost mood!
  • GoneGirlGone
    GoneGirlGone Posts: 3 Member
    Just read this and loved it http://www.vogue.com/866425/healthy-changes-with-big-results/
  • zimzamzum
    zimzamzum Posts: 25 Member
    Yesterday's commitments:

    1. No sugar - powered through on this one!
    2. Bed by 10pm - fail, but I put my light out by 10.30pm so not tooo bad.

    Today's commitments:
    1. No sugar
    2. Message/call someone for support
    3. No snacking, just three square meals
  • nickyls40
    nickyls40 Posts: 1 Member
    Really like this idea. Today -
    1. Have already planned my meals. three healthy, balanced meals, no added sugar, whole grains only.
    2. Will get the laundry finished and put away.
    3. Will do SOME housework, lol.
  • markmacare
    markmacare Posts: 198 Member
    Monday's goals:
    1. Exercise :)
    2. Set up exercise plan for first 3 months :)
    3. Catch up on work :|
    4. Log all my food :)

    Today I will:
    - Do my planned workout :)
    - reach my protein target
    - track all my food
    - Set priorities for the week and month

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