What worked for you today?

BMcC9

Sleeping in on weekends or stat holidays .... it means "late first meal of the day therefore fewer calories over-all before regular-time supper" I call it "inadvertent intermittent fasting" .... I never could handle TRUE intermittent fasting (eating the same number of total calories, but in a limited and specified window of time)

But if that style works for you as a standing practice - go for it.

JonnyWiller

I know it sounds funny but different motivational videos help me. I mean, most of them are saying the same thing again and again but it really helps to toughen up. I guess that's why they're so popular lol

AlexandraFindsHerself1971

Generally setting up tomorrow today. Not just having a breakfast easy to grab, but setting up the teakettle ready, putting my workout clothes handy, and having my meds laid out so I don't miss them. The more healthy things I can make habitual and easy, the easier they become to do.

NewTJ65

Working out first thing at 5:30 this morning! I felt totally energized all day and was in a great mood! AND.....So far I haven't raided the refrigerator. I may make it til the morning!

cherchechristine

Scheduling my exercise in advance. Whether it's the gym at 6:30 AM...or a bike or hike with friends...i schedule it in my calendar and commit to friends that i'll show up!

cherchechristine

Walkywalkerson wrote: »

I've got a seasonal cold/ flu thing and just feel wretched and want to eat all the sugar and curl up under a duvet on the sofa 😷
But I forced myself into a hot bath and noticed how much extra room I have in there now!
I'm celebrating with a hot chocolate instead of the entire bakery that I was planning on buying 😁

elaroch05

I've been doing my SAVERS again and actually prepping my lunches in the morning and dressing to go to the gym after work two days a week (and doing it on the days my son needs to be picked up from school a lot later...as the gym is 2 seconds from the school)...essentially trying to make it hard for me to say: "no, I just don't feel like it.".

BMcC9

Having a craft project that requires clean hands (like cross-stitch / knitting / crochet / mending etc) to do in the evening while watching tv or otherwise being relatively sedentary.

eelamme

Knowing I wanted to splurge a little today so logging the food last night so I knew what wiggle room I'd have with snacks. Most of the time I fly by the seat of my pants. Log late in the night. Feel guilty and full of self hatred the next day which leads to devouring any and everything

mirianyusm

Yesterday, my new masters swim instructor asked me if I had ever taken strokes classes before and that I should. Although it is true that I am a self taught swimmer that has a lot to learn, and I know she said what she said to help me, I felt a bit hurt. I woke up today and this little self talk helped me: I told to myself, I am a 62 years old woman finally doing things for myself. I am not doing this to win any competition, I am doing this because I enjoy swimming and I want to keep improving so I will keep swimming no matter the critics.

BrightEyedAgain

Bumping this thread because it always inspires me to see what works for people....

So, what worked for me today was figuring out a good system to lug all my stuff to the gym to swim laps. The "hassle hurdle" has been my biggest obstacle in swimming regularly, but I think I've gotten myself sorted out. My too-big yoga pants and t-shirt from last year are the perfect clothes to slide on over my swimsuit to arrive and my wet body when I leave. I got a cheap bath sheet that rolls up into my gym bag, and a towel turban thingie for my hair. Everything has a home in a special "swim bag" that lives in my car so I can add a swim to any workout or just go there on impulse. It's funny how much difference it makes getting the little ducks in a row. Being organized makes it SO much more likely that I'll actually get in the pool. Once I start swimming, I'm fine. It's just getting there that's been hard.

sargemarcori

I've been having a really hard time with making the choices I need to be making, to make progress. Today I asked myself what would get me to do what I know I need to, and I remembered that even though it's what I'm eating that really counts, I know when I get more exercise i'm more willing to make those healthier food choices. So I'm walking, trying to get a thousand steps an hour (I'm at work) and it's already helping--I'm thinking happily of my lunch salad, instead of pondering hitting a drive-through.

LenGray

What worked for me today was planning a savory, high-protein snack instead of the sweet one that I usually have. I'm also planning ahead and doing some yoga so I can have some fruit later if I do want something sweet ^_^

BrightEyedAgain

Ignoring my macros!! I'm in the mood to eat junk, but I don't want to go over my calories right now since I have a family visit coming soon when I KNOW I'll want to splurge. So instead, I gave myself permission today to eat anything I want as long as it fits in my calories. Usually I'm a stickler for hitting my macros, so this feels satisfyingly rebellious without compromising my main goals.

LenGray

Today, it was drinking a smoothie and doing some yoga. I'm out of school right now and have been relaxing back into my 'snacks, not meals' habits, which has led to some questionable nutrition choices lol

So, today, I just rolled with my 'meh' hunger and drank a high-protein, medium-calorie smoothie, then did some yoga to work up a proper appetite for lunch. I'll probably go for a walk before dinnertime too, so I'm hungry around then.

crazyhorse8

What worked for me was giving myself a good talking too!! The holiday sweets at work are killing me in the calorie department so I am allowing myself 1 goodie and no more. I am up 3 pounds this past week so this is my damage control. I am still going to the gym like I should, but I got to get tough with myself and just say no to the sugar craze....I sooo love those frosted cookies!!! I will be glad when the holiday goodies are gone.

mssue18

What worked for me today was going to the gym instead of physical therapy. I did some cardio and strength machines. I had too much stress to drive a distance to go to the appointment and it felt better to go to the gym instead. So that worked for me today.

BrightEyedAgain

Flavored popcorn has always been kryptonite for me, especially this time of year when they sell those giant decorative tins of it. But, today I decided to face it head on and bought a small tin. What worked for me is weighing out ONE portion to munch on all evening and putting that portion in a small bowl next to the couch. My promise to myself is that I'll throw the tin away if I can't stick to that plan, and so far it's working.

stephonww

Went for a walk with my dad and bought a new fitbit in the boxing day sales :-)

Archcurl

Recently I've been eating 4 times a day. The 4th time is right before or even in bed but usually a small snack because it's been hours since I had dinner and I'm hungry again. (Yes I have tried skipping it, no it's not worth it since I won't be able to sleep or I will wake up because I'm that hungry)
Today I decided to have a boiled egg for the late night snack. I realized I didn't have enough protein during the day so I had an egg instead of a handful frozen fruit.

Ginharbe

what worked for me today is preparing myself for january's challenge

Ginharbe

I take that BACK, just finish my entry, total disaster, total miscalculation, TERRIBLE

sargemarcori

Oh no, @Ginharbe !! I hope you're able to sort things out.

As for me--at work, I'm stationed at the front desk with a coworker, but twice a week she goes elsewhere to work undisturbed for a couple hours. In the past I've had a hard time getting my steps (I shoot for a thousand an hour) because crewing the desk alone can be hectic. Today I'm walking ahead of time, so I still get my steps without adding stress.

gobootjack

Today I drank the recommended amount of water and felt a lot more satisfied.

Archcurl

Eating the craving but as lunch, not as an extra snack. Definitely was enough and I felt so good after

LeeDahlen38

Committing to not eat out of boredom. Log my food AS WELL AS THE TIME.... Important to me because I lose track of time and ending up blowing it to hell if I don't!!!

Cindy01Louisiana

Recently, I've been eating smaller breakfasts and lunches so I can save calories for a really good dinner. I used to eat breakfast at 7:30ish. Lately I've been waiting until 9:30. Eat lunch around 1:30, and dinner around 6:00. I've been doing this for about two weeks and, so far, I'm managing to not feel starving through the day, and it leaves me with around 800 calories for dinner. Tonight is baked yam with butter and brown sugar, steamed cauliflower with butter, and homemade meatloaf, with ketchup. Can't wait!

AIP4ever

Changing my Avatar picture worked wonders today. I had chocolate on my mind and then I remembered why I am here. I might have only three or four friends, but how can you feel alone at a place with so many members. I didn't need chocolate. I needed to remember.

getitamb

My accountability mirror. I knew that those post it’s we’re staring back at me. I want to be able to switch them off Sunday. I knew there were actions I committed to and come hell or high water, I need to do them.

getitamb

This is silly but I also pay myself a penny for every meal I log in. I’m enjoying putting the pennies in the jar at night.