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

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  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member

    Monday:

    1. Track all food :)
    2. Plan and pre-track exercise for the week :)
    3. At least 5 freggies :)
    4. 30-day ab challenge: 80 situps, 110 crunches, 48 leg raises, 70 second plank :neutral: did some of it...
    5. an hour of intense Zumba :smiley:
    6. salsa and bachata--at least two hours :smiley: danced for three hours
    7. 10+ cups water :)

    Tuesday:

    1. Track all food
    2. At least 5 freggies
    3. 30-day ab challenge: 85 situps, 120 crunches, 50 leg raises, 75 second plank
    4. salsa/bachata/reggaeton--at least two hours
    5. 10+ cups water
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    6. salsa and bachata--at least two hours :smiley: danced for three hours

    Do you belong to a club where you go dancing? I would love to be able to go out dancing again - but there seems to be no places, other than nightclubs, that have a lot of smoke!
    I bet you are so good at dancing! Do you compete or anything! Great exercising!
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    joan6630 wrote: »
    6. salsa and bachata--at least two hours :smiley: danced for three hours

    Do you belong to a club where you go dancing? I would love to be able to go out dancing again - but there seems to be no places, other than nightclubs, that have a lot of smoke!
    I bet you are so good at dancing! Do you compete or anything! Great exercising!

    No club, just lots of events in a metro area. Tonight a friend from Venezuela is DJing at a little hipster bar in Portland--just a fun thing for people who love music, not a serious dance event. Last night was more high-level stuff for really good dancers at a bar with a wood dance floor. In my dance community, everything is organized via Facebook--people post events and anybody who wants to can come. There are also Facebook groups for different dance events, and a friend of mine puts together a blog that lists EVERYTHING within 100 miles that is in any way related to Latin dance. Most events start with a free lesson at the beginning for people who want to learn or practice. There happen to be a lot of ballrooms in my area, so big events happen in those places, but I also dance at bars, wine bars, cider houses and the occasional restaurant. One thing that I love about it is that age doesn't matter much--if you can keep up, nobody cares.

    It has been illegal to smoke indoors where I live for something like 20 years, so that is not an issue. Marijuana is legal here, but fortunately it is not legal to smoke it outside of homes yet, so that is not a problem either. Salsa/bachata dancers are VERY clean people...we are dancing close. As far as I can tell there are only a couple of people around who smoke at all.

    You should try Zumba, Nia or other gym-based dance fitness--that's how I got back into dancing. You don't need a partner and it isn't a big commitment, but it will get you in the right kind of shape for doing more authentic kinds of dance. It's also great stress relief.

    I'm old and fat, so I don't compete or dance in any kind of professional way. It's just for fun.

  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    edited March 2017


    You should try Zumba, Nia or other gym-based dance fitness--that's how I got back into dancing. You don't need a partner and it isn't a big commitment, but it will get you in the right kind of shape for doing more authentic kinds of dance. It's also great stress relief.



    Our gym offered zumba in January, but it was on a monday morning at 9am. Unfortunately, myself and one other lady were the only ones there - and after just 2 classes, the girl stopped doing them. But that is what I heard - that zumba would be a good start! I may check around and see if I can find a place that has them. Is it hard to learn though? I know, at age 66, that it will be hard for me to keep up!
    I think here smoking is allowed where alcohol is served - but I am going to check that. Maybe the law also is for bars? I know restaurants people cannot smoke, but I was thinking bars and nightclubs were exempt from that law. My husband and I have our 40th wedding anniversary in a few weeks.I would love to find a place where we could go dancing. We used to do that all the time. Not very good though - but it was a fun workout!
  • LiveLaughLove1969
    LiveLaughLove1969 Posts: 122 Member

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    3/20
    Ok I apparently have missed a few days. Busy weekend. So moving on
    Tomorrow:
    No mocha frappe
    Drink more water
    No M&Ms
    Chin up and keep faith

    [/quote]
    3/21
    Received my total gym w/Pilates attachment today. Need to work on putting it together and cleaning basement for it (that'll be a workout)
    No mocha frappe today. Yay
    Still trying to drink more water and still on my list

    Tomorrow:
    More water
    No frappe
    Less snacking
    Walk more


  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,169 Member
    Goals for Tues
    - Don't eat when stressed - yes!
    - Stay close to allowance - *looks down at bowl of Ben and Jerrys*.. ummmm.. :blush:
    - Exercise today!!! - no but I'm 200 off my 5000 steps and I'm happy with that!
    - Carpet clean - D'ya know what I never got round to it! And I'm glad! The puppy has been accident free alllllll day! It's now 23.51 and the dogs just took a dump on it! I'm so effing glad I didn't do it because that would of made me rage! So! Quick clean of the poop and blast it tomorrow morning!
    - Don't forget to drink (water not wine :sweat_smile:) yes, this I accomplished!
    - Journal :) doing so now!

    Goals for Weds
    - Go pick up my new shoes from River Island! *yayy*
    - Go pick up my medication *booo*
    - eat less calories than Tuesday
    - Drink more water than Tuesday
    - Carpet clean!
    - Exercise - someone please hold me accountable! I just cba and I need someone to make me!
    - Journal


    March Goals
    Current Weight: 12st 6lb
    Target Weight: 10st 7lb
    Lbs to lose this month: 4

    Motto for March
    Strive for progress, not perfection.
  • wikkidwanda
    wikkidwanda Posts: 163 Member
    joan6630 wrote: »
    6. salsa and bachata--at least two hours :smiley: danced for three hours

    Do you belong to a club where you go dancing? I would love to be able to go out dancing again - but there seems to be no places, other than nightclubs, that have a lot of smoke!
    I bet you are so good at dancing! Do you compete or anything! Great exercising!

    I dance too!! Though I fell off the exercise/healthy eating thing when I got back into it... sigh. Lost my health motivation after it got me back into dancing shape.... how did THAT happen??? I'm competing in 3 weeks and I'm not looking forward to huffing and puffing but I do so love it...
  • PennysOnaMission
    PennysOnaMission Posts: 13 Member
    I've been reading the posts but not contributing. So I need to push myself here. After getting used to this application and it's qwirks, it's time to stop making excuses and do the work. Ok, here goes...

    This started 7 days ago but it's for 30 days:

    Walk 3 days/ week and have be tracked through this app.

    Journal every day every food and caloric drink that hits my lips... And I will slow down and enjoy it.

    For 2 days/week I will do resistance based or yoga videos at home (cost is an issue) for muscle tone and flexibility

    As I've just had surgery that has changed my diet - bye bye red meat, chocolate, diet coke and very fatty fried foods - My meals are smaller and more frequent

    And somehow I'll find a scale....
  • bri150lbs
    bri150lbs Posts: 44 Member
    bri150lbs wrote: »
    J4T Tuesday
    1. Take breakfast lunch and snack with me to work :smile:
    2. Stay under 1200 calories. :neutral: a little over



    J4T Wednesday

    1. Take breakfast lunch and snack with me to work
    2. stay under 1200 calories
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    joan6630 wrote: »


    You should try Zumba, Nia or other gym-based dance fitness--that's how I got back into dancing. You don't need a partner and it isn't a big commitment, but it will get you in the right kind of shape for doing more authentic kinds of dance. It's also great stress relief.



    Our gym offered zumba in January, but it was on a monday morning at 9am. Unfortunately, myself and one other lady were the only ones there - and after just 2 classes, the girl stopped doing them. But that is what I heard - that zumba would be a good start! I may check around and see if I can find a place that has them. Is it hard to learn though? I know, at age 66, that it will be hard for me to keep up!
    I think here smoking is allowed where alcohol is served - but I am going to check that. Maybe the law also is for bars? I know restaurants people cannot smoke, but I was thinking bars and nightclubs were exempt from that law. My husband and I have our 40th wedding anniversary in a few weeks.I would love to find a place where we could go dancing. We used to do that all the time. Not very good though - but it was a fun workout!

    What type of social dance did you do in the past?

    Check zumba.com...they maintain a pretty complete list of classes that is searchable.
  • m_onamission
    m_onamission Posts: 25 Member
    I've just re-joined MFP and am in need of motivation - and what a lovely idea this thread is. I hope it's OK for me to join!

    Goals for today
    - drink 3L of water
    - exercise for 30 minutes
    - book a yoga class


    I'm also looking for friends on here - I've done this before, but all of my friends from back then have become inactive! I've recently turned 30, and have just finished a really busy job (which I loved...) that meant I got no exercise and ate crap for most of the past year and a half. I've got about 15kg/30lb to lose, but mostly want to focus on getting healthier. Would anyone like another friend?
  • kirbygirl41
    kirbygirl41 Posts: 304 Member
    3/21
    Steps 7000 :)
    25 minutes circuit train. :) Done it already!
    Drink 24 ounces of water :/ Grrrr
    Log all food and stay under goal :)
    Read and study :)

    3/22
    Steps 7000
    25 minutes of taebo
    Drink 24 ounces of water!!!!!!!!
    Log all food and stay under goal
    Read and study
    Today my daughter has her audition to see if she can be in Jazz Band next year at the high school she will be attending. She is stressed right now. She is only in eighth grade and has to play an audition piece that is hard for upper classman. She is doing pretty good for an eighth grader. At least mom thinks so. :)
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,673 Member
    Yesterday T 3/21/17
    1) Keep focused on Daily Goal calories and stay w/i 100 - Yes: pre-logging food before I eat is helping immensely with this ....not always going to happen, but I'll do it when I can. :smiley:
    2) Meditate in afternoon - Yes :smile:
    3) Check at least 3 things off To Do List in evening - Counting this, one complete and three others partially done :smile:
    4) Floss - Yes Day 4 :smiley:
    5) Bedtime by 10:30 (if I don't list this, I know I'll stay up later) - Yes 10:09 feel so much better when I'm rested, and I'm not so tempted to indulge/cheat on my food :smile:

    Just for today W 3/22/17
    1) Walk at least 20 flights of stairs (busy day, not great shoes)
    2) At soup supper before Lent service, do not take a dessert
    3) Finish grocery list before service and shop after / stick to list
    4) Floss
    5) Bedtime by 10:30 w/o TV
  • shenna333
    shenna333 Posts: 100 Member

    Just for Today: Tuesday

    Keep logging- :)
    Hello? Water?- :)
    Get out for a walk-nope
    Declutter one thing-too lazy

    Just for today: Wednesday

    Water 8 glasses
    Start spring cleaning
    Get out for a walk

    Did not sleep well at all last night. Have been tracking sleep and feel so much better when I make an effort to get a little more. Hopefully, I can keep my energy up and eating in check

    Have a great day!
  • mislis72
    mislis72 Posts: 3 Member
    Hello! I like the idea of this board and that it might hold me accountable. I need a little guidance - do I simply list my goals on a daily basis?
    Thank you!
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,169 Member
    @mislis72

    Yep that easy!
    Whatever works for you!
    I just write today's goals and later tonight or in the morning I check back in and update on the goals I've written and write the next days goals

    However works for you!
  • wikkidwanda
    wikkidwanda Posts: 163 Member
    Well.... I succeeded yesterday. I ate more than my calories allowed, HOWEVER, I logged it all. I drank a bottle of water and I went for a nice walk down at the river....

    Just for today, my goals are:

    Record all my food
    don't eat anything I didn't bring for lunch/snacks (no store purchases today)
    Have a big salad for dinner
    Start a 30 day challenge.
    Drink a bottle of water

    Thanks everyone, for being there and needing/offering the same thing I am needing/offering!


    I recorded all my food,
    didn't eat anything aside from what was readily available (that DID include a donut, not going to lie)
    I had a big ceasar salad and 7 oz steak for dinner
    Started the 30 day squat challenge AND the 30 day plank challenge.
    Drank a bottle of water

    MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!

    Just for today, Wednesday

    drink 1.5 bottles of water
    30 minute walk
    Salad for dinner
    do 10 squats every time I get up to use the washroom while at work.

    here's to another day!
  • cory17
    cory17 Posts: 1,513 Member
    JFT WED:
    keep track of calories
    think before I eat
    water
    walk the dog
    clear the table
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,673 Member
    do 10 squats every time I get up to use the washroom while at work.

    Hey, I do something similar: At work, after I use the ladies room down the hall, I take the nearby stairs down to the basement, walk the hallway to other stairway and back up 3 floors. Since I try to drink at least 64 - 80 oz. of water each day, the floors can really add up! :smile:

    Welcome @Pennyapink0204 @mknorr02 @mislis72 glad to have you join us! :smile: :smile: :smile:
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    edited March 2017
    JFT, Tuesday, Mar 21
    1. log all food :)
    2. carry my water bottle with me. Aim for refilling it at least 4 times = 8 cups :) Getting much better with my water! :)
    3. go for a walk tonite :) Went for a short walk though - about 1 mile, but I had already done 45 minutes on the treadmill before work.
    4. lay out clothes for tomorrow morning for the gym :)
    5. finish sorting through photographs :/
    6. read simple abundance :)
    7. read some success stories on here for motivation (thanks for reminding me to do this @Bex953172 :)
    8. stay committed. Get back on here tomorrow. :)

    JFT, Wednesday
    1. log all food
    2. stay away from the nuts!! And if I do eat some, measure out 1/4 cup. No more grabbing handfuls to eat!!!!!
    3. drink water. Carry my water bottle with me
    4. lay out gym clothes for tomorrow morning
    5. finish sorting photographs
    6. read success stories on here for motivation
    7. try and get out for a short walk tonite
    8. work on charity sewing - finish up star blocks
    9. cut out some chemo hats to get started sewing on
    10. read simple abundance
    11. stay committed. Get back on here tomorrow

  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,169 Member
    joan6630 wrote: »
    2. stay away from the nuts!! And if I do eat some, measure out 1/4 cup. No more grabbing handfuls to eat!!!!!

    Omg the nuts!
    I had some the other day! Only 30g but checked calories after and was mortified lol
  • kwfitgal
    kwfitgal Posts: 228 Member
    edited March 2017
    kwfitgal wrote: »
    JFT 21 March Tuesday:
    1. Log/Cal limits-- :) Tiny bit over, but otherwise great!
    2. 3+ pints water/tea/broth-- :)
    3. Abs challenge-- :o
    4. Peacefulness--Oooo-yesterday was tough. Try again today

    JFT 22 Mar Wednesday:
    1. Log/Cal limits
    2. 3+ pints water/tea/broth
    3. Abs challenge
    4. Peacefulness
  • mislis72
    mislis72 Posts: 3 Member
    Thanks Bex!
    Here are my goals for today:
    1. Log everything!
    2. Walk 5 miles
    3. Make a dent in my to-do list

    March Goals:
    Current Weight: 150lbs
    Target Weight: 125lbs
    Lbs to lose this month: 4
  • asclepsia
    asclepsia Posts: 204 Member
    edited March 2017
    I would like to join the Just for Today discussion thread. My diet plan is going quite well, but since I've retired recently, my accomplishments are few and far between!
    Just for today, I will work one hour on the dining room table---writing letters, paying bills, and tidying it, in general.
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,169 Member
    Omg .. help!!
    I have 68 calories left and we've got dinner to have yet!!!

    The puppy won't walk today because it's raining (i know right) so literally sat on my fat bum all day!!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    asclepsia wrote: »
    I would like to join the Just for Today discussion thread. My diet plan is going quite well, but since I've retired recently, my accomplishments are few and far between!
    Just for today, I will work one hour on the dining room table---writing letters, paying bills, and tidying it, in general.

    Love to have you join us! It is a great motivator, not only to eat healthy, and exercise, but to set goals for each day.
  • PhedraJD
    PhedraJD Posts: 1,392 Member
    @Bex953172 Take a deep breath! Walk in the house, I do this a lot, or look on you tube for a walking video. Aim for Maintenance today or run up and down the stairs. (For 1 pound loss they do 500 calories less than your maintenance to reach allowed calories a day.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    3/21

    Today my daughter has her audition to see if she can be in Jazz Band next year at the high school she will be attending. She is stressed right now. She is only in eighth grade and has to play an audition piece that is hard for upper classman. She is doing pretty good for an eighth grader. At least mom thinks so. :)

    Good luck to your daughter. My son was in Jazz Band all through high school, and loved it.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    edited March 2017




    What type of social dance did you do in the past?

    Check zumba.com...they maintain a pretty complete list of classes that is searchable.

    I checked our YMCA - and they have zumba! So wish me luck -- I'm going to try and go to some of the classes! I also saw several other "dance" classes there that would be fun. They have a class called "boogie Dance Tone" - which is 50s music, something called "variety Dance Club" and line dancing (that I never really liked though, but it might still be fun. Thanks for the inspiration to get out there and dance again. I was never very good, but loved it, so hopefully I can keep up with the zumba!
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