Just for Today

CricketKate
CricketKate Posts: 3,657 Member
edited November 8 in Motivation and Support
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 30 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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  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,969 Member
    Just for Today -- I will get straight to my exercises as soon as I get home from work. Everything else can wait.

    Chris
  • CricketKate
    CricketKate Posts: 3,657 Member
    Just for Today: I will not eat my feelings!
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,969 Member
    CricketKate wrote: »
    Just for Today: I will not eat my feelings!

    :flowerforyou:

  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,032 Member
    CricketKate wrote: »
    Just for Today: I will not eat my feelings!

    Glad to have found you all again Kate :)

  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    edited November 2014
    Just for Today: I will get up before noon, go outside into the sunlight, and think happy thoughts. B)

    ETA: Make that Tomorrow. Right now, it's dark outside.
  • eldamiano
    eldamiano Posts: 2,667 Member
    Just for today... I might stop over-obsessing with eating one cookie.
  • CricketKate
    CricketKate Posts: 3,657 Member
    Hearts_2015 wrote: »
    CricketKate wrote: »
    Just for Today: I will not eat my feelings!

    Glad to have found you all again Kate :)

    Welcome Back!

  • CricketKate
    CricketKate Posts: 3,657 Member
    Just for Today: I will get my steps in, somehow.
  • ankdworak
    ankdworak Posts: 336 Member
    Just for Today: I will follow my plan so that I have a healthy tomorrow. Love it! Feel free to add me for support, would love the extra support as well. Ankdworak
  • AmigaMaria001
    AmigaMaria001 Posts: 489 Member
    Just for today I will remind myself at every craving that nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.
  • RavenLibra
    RavenLibra Posts: 1,737 Member
    I haven't quit smoking... I am just seeing how long I can go without one.. so far... 1300 days
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,969 Member
    Just for Today: I will do what I know works and smile because the scale is going in the right direction!
  • Jennkies
    Jennkies Posts: 382 Member
    Just for today I will get in my 30 minute walk even though I don't have much time!
  • CricketKate
    CricketKate Posts: 3,657 Member
    Just for Today: Just get it done!
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,969 Member
    Just for Today: I will be proud that I ate before the party that was totally loaded with terrific food and that I didn't partake in any of it!!
  • conniehv40
    conniehv40 Posts: 442 Member
    Just for today, I will exercise and complete my food diary.
  • CricketKate
    CricketKate Posts: 3,657 Member
    Just for Today: Balance is key!
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,969 Member
    Just for Today: I will just get up and do it!
  • bakingforlife
    bakingforlife Posts: 132 Member
    CricketKate wrote: »
    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 30 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.

  • bakingforlife
    bakingforlife Posts: 132 Member
    just for today i will only focus on todsy .
    just for today i wont eat my emotions
    just for today i committ to exercise
  • merrycheese
    merrycheese Posts: 3 Member
    RavenLibra wrote: »
    I haven't quit smoking... I am just seeing how long I can go without one.. so far... 1300 days

  • merrycheese
    merrycheese Posts: 3 Member
    congratulations!!!
  • let1179
    let1179 Posts: 58 Member
    Just for today I will make no excuses!
  • swmango
    swmango Posts: 2
    I like the 'just for today' mentality. I need to keep it simple, I want to set a long term goal, but setting a long term goal scares the ---- out of me. I've set so many and then go off my fitness plan.

    So, just for today, I will avoid sugar. Choccolate in particular. And I will do 20 minutes of strength training.

    Any suggestions for a beginner strength traing plan using free weights? I see a million of them on line. Thanks for your suggestions!!
  • swmango
    swmango Posts: 2
    Oh yeah! A food plan. Thank you cricketkate for that reminder.
  • Mommyof3CrazyBoys
    Mommyof3CrazyBoys Posts: 42 Member
    Just for today, I will not beat myself up for over ewting junk food yesterday and I will look at today as another day to stay on track. Food and obesity will not defeat me.
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,969 Member
    Just for Today: I'll be glad for glorious weather (California) and get my steps in first thing.
  • bakingforlife
    bakingforlife Posts: 132 Member
    just for today i will not eat my emotion
    just for today i wont give in at night time
    just for today i wont worry about not loseing and giving up
  • CricketKate
    CricketKate Posts: 3,657 Member
    Just for Today: I will take responsibility for my own choices.
  • Taajsgpm
    Taajsgpm Posts: 36
    CricketKate wrote: »
    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 30 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.

    Just for today, I wont worry about tomorrow
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