Just for Today

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CricketKate
CricketKate Posts: 3,657 Member
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I once heard a very wise person say that she was just one cookie away from being 300 lbs again (she was about 150 lbs at the time). I thought that statement was a little drastic at the time. However, I have come to realize the truth of it. I followed a very rigid eating plan to lose the weight after my 4th child. But when my baby turned one, that piece of birthday cake that I ate quickly turned into 20 lbs gained. I know now that if I don't keep control of the food, it will control me. That being said, I find the thought of eating healthy for the rest of my life to be a little (okay, a lot) daunting. That's why tomorrow has become my best friend. I tell myself that I'm going to eat healthy forever, so I will enjoy one last day of treats today. Unfortunately, today has lasted for several months.

So my new mantra is "For Today". I will not think about eating healthy tomorrow (until tonight when I plan tomorrow's food). I will decide to eat healthy "for Today". When I get through today, I will recommit tomorrow, and the next day and the next. Hopefully, when I've chosen the right enough times, I will forget to have to choose, it will just be my life.
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  • NeuroticVirgo
    NeuroticVirgo Posts: 3,671 Member
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    I :heart: This
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
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    Well, yes and no. It's pretty hard to say no all the time.
  • CricketKate
    CricketKate Posts: 3,657 Member
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    Just for Today: I will have control.
  • SaLandrum
    SaLandrum Posts: 141 Member
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    I have so lived in that moment for years now ......

    Time to adopt "For Today" myself.

    Thanks for the inspiration!
  • SaLandrum
    SaLandrum Posts: 141 Member
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    Just for Today .... I will remember to LOVE me.
  • ryansgram
    ryansgram Posts: 693 Member
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    That is so true.
  • CricketKate
    CricketKate Posts: 3,657 Member
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    Just for Today: I have a plan and I will stick to it!
  • ashleyh3156
    ashleyh3156 Posts: 177 Member
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    well said :)
  • linzismith
    linzismith Posts: 139 Member
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    I find I have to do something similar. When I come across brownies or cookies or chocolate that I know I don't have the calories for, I have to tell myself "Just not today"--as in, maybe tomorrow I will have enough calories for that, just not today.
  • BlackStarlight
    BlackStarlight Posts: 554 Member
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    I :heart: this. It is so true.
    I am going to join you in your "for today" campaign.
    Long may your success continue :smile:
    Thanks for sharing x x
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
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    Just For Today: Gratitude for what I have and the ppl on my FL, who help me realize I'll be OK because I have them in my corner in life.:love:
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
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    Just for Today .... I will remember to LOVE me.
    :heart: :flowerforyou:
  • undeludedwish
    undeludedwish Posts: 25
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    Just for today: because a healthier tomorrow will never come if you don't get through today!
  • CricketKate
    CricketKate Posts: 3,657 Member
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    Just for today: because a healthier tomorrow will never come if you don't get through today!

    :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:

    Love this^^^^^

    Just for Today: What she said!
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
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    Just for today: because a healthier tomorrow will never come if you don't get through today!

    :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:

    Love this^^^^^

    Just for Today: What she said!
    awww... I like this!

    Ok, so what she said, she said... I say too!:bigsmile: :flowerforyou:
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
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    Just For Today: Gratitude for what I have and the ppl on my FL, who help me realize I'll be OK because I have them in my corner in life.:love:
    Simply amazing what that gratitude did for my day!!

    Just for Today: I'll continue to move forward, treat myself kindly and think the best of others with gratitude in my heart.
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
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    Just For Today: Continuing the gratitude and self kindness.
  • philomen
    philomen Posts: 12 Member
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    Just for today I can make it:heart:
  • CricketKate
    CricketKate Posts: 3,657 Member
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    Just for Today: I will pack my lunch with me for all of my running around.
  • ChristiH4000
    ChristiH4000 Posts: 531 Member
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    Love it!

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