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Would anyone like to join me for a "Just for Today" goals for the month of January

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  • startingover72
    startingover72 Posts: 151 Member
    Fantastic thread Joan. SO glad that I've found it :) Is it too late to join?
    Its rather late here in the UK so just for today:
    1. I'm going to squeeze in an exercise dvd before bed
    2. Have a protein drink after, and
    3. Log everything I've eaten today

    Well after doing the ironing last night I failed miserably on the first of my two aims for the day
  • Lorraine128
    Lorraine128 Posts: 236 Member
    Goals for today,
    1. Get over totally blowing my calorie goal for yesterday
    2. Stick to my calorie goal today
    3. Complete my scheduled 5 mile run

    Happy Sunday everyone
  • MVrabecz
    MVrabecz Posts: 2 Member
    Good morning,

    I did well yesterday and accomplished all 3 of my goals:

    Just for today (17/1):

    1) Don't give up - definitely didn't do that!
    2) Go to the gym and exercise 30 minutes (first visit since June!) - did the treadmill for 35 minutes. Need to wear my FitBit though because I couldn't figure out how to log my speed properly since the fitness diary doesn't offer higher than 5.0 mph. Ended up logging it as race walking.
    3) Track all food - came in under my calories but only because I didn't want to eat all my exercise calories.

    Just for today (18/1):

    1) Plan healthy dinners and breakfast for next week
    2) Dance for 30 minutes or go for a 30 minute walk
    3) Track all food
  • irenep2232
    irenep2232 Posts: 3 Member
    irenep2232 wrote: »
    Joan, what a great idea! I need this. I hope it will help keep me accountable and inspired. I have a long road ahead of me.

    It is 12:38pm and today I have:
    1. Finally set up the FitBit tracker that bought myself for Christmas and downloaded the lolo Strength Cross Training apps to add variety to my workouts
    2. Walked 6971 steps - hope to reach 10,000 by end of day
    3. Drank 5 glasses of water - hope to reach 10 by end of day

    I exceeded my walking and water goals! I was about 1500 steps short by late in the afternoon, so I went to the local mall and walked around for about 2 hours. By the time I went to bed, I had made it to 12,649 steps!
  • irenep2232
    irenep2232 Posts: 3 Member
    Good morning! So happy that I met all of my goals yesterday. :)

    Just for today I will:

    1. Try my first workout from the lolo Boot Camp app that I downloaded yesterday
    2. Eat at least 8 servings of veggies
    3. Walk 10,000 steps
  • knicky77
    knicky77 Posts: 17 Member
    Good morning,

    I met most of my goals yesterday. The tricky part was meeting friends for lunch at a Mexican restaurant. I just focused on the amount of food I ate and eating until full. Did pretty well and then had a light dinner later that evening.
    Just for Today (1/17/15)
    1. Drank 10 servings of water.
    2. Completed more than 30 minutes of run/walk intervals.
    3. Ate generally healthy meals (including snacks).

    Just for Today (1/18/15)
    1. Drink 10 servings of water.
    2. Exercise for at least 45 minutes.
    3. Eat five healthy meals, including snacks.
  • taxmom9093
    taxmom9093 Posts: 1,296 Member
    taxmom9093 wrote: »

    January 17. Just for today I will

    1. Log everything I eat :)
    2. Take a walk :\ Nothing I will take credit for
    3. Stay positive at work. It's too easy to start grumbling when things aren't perfect, but focusing on the negative will not make me feel better. :) Well I did grumble a little, but I am making progress here, so I am giving myself credit for that.

    January 18 Just for today I will

    1. Log everything I eat.
    2. Take a walk. Outside if the rain lets up.
    3. Focus on the positive.

    Enjoy your Sunday Everyone
  • elansc
    elansc Posts: 24 Member
    What a super idea! Since it is FINALLY not -30 here, I am going to get outside to get in some steps! And keep up with my 2500 ml/day water goal
  • babbalita
    babbalita Posts: 25 Member
    01/18/15
    Just for today
    1.focus on my food plan
    2.drink my water
    3.prove to myself I can stay on my plan, when traveling.
  • losingrae
    losingrae Posts: 260 Member
    losingrae wrote: »

    Just for today 1/17
    1. DRINK 8 GLASSES OF WATER (always a weekend challenge) :) overachiever. Stopped counting at 14!
    2. log everything I eat :)
    3. keep it low carb :)
    4. 10 minutes of positive meditation :( totally spaced out on this and thought about it when I woke to use the restroom in the middle of the night.

    Just for today 1/18
    1. Get in 8 glasses of water
    2. log everything I eat
    3. 10 minutes of positive meditation
    4. do not binge at the football party!!!!

    GO HAWKS!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,344 Member
    Yesterday, 1/17
    1. It is going to be beautiful out today - get out for a long walk. :):) Got a long 5 mile walk in!
    2. Put a pitcher of water on the counter, and drink the entire pitcher. :) This is working for me - thanks to the person that first suggested this!
    3. Keep busy in the evenings - no snacking :) Busy last nite trying to learn machine applique!


    Just for today, sunday, 1/18
    1. Get a long walk in. :) DONE! Walked 4.75 miles. It is beautiful out!
    2. Keep busy in the evenings to keep from snacking. I plan to sew
    3. Drink Water!!

  • Articeluvsmemphis
    Articeluvsmemphis Posts: 1,987 Member
    Just for today, Sunday, 1/18
    1. Stay within my calorie limit
    2. Exercise, even a little
    3. Prep healthy snacks
  • baldielove13
    baldielove13 Posts: 219 Member
    GO HAWKS!! (even though I'm a Broncos fan. I can accept the loss now :)) Just for today:
    1. I will enjoy my ice cream
    2. I will take a bath and soak my legs
    3. I ran already so I'm good
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    Met all of my mini-goals yesterday. Today I will:

    1. Find a way to get in some light walking in spite of rain/bad weather.
    2. Do running + weights workout in the evening.
    3. Read at least 20 pages of "The Happiness Project" for a discussion group.
  • startingover72
    startingover72 Posts: 151 Member
    Fantastic thread Joan. SO glad that I've found it :) Is it too late to join?
    Its rather late here in the UK so just for today:
    1. I'm going to squeeze in an exercise dvd before bed
    2. Have a protein drink after, and
    3. Log everything I've eaten today

    Well after doing the ironing last night I failed miserably on the first of my two aims for the day

    Just for today, Sunday, I aimed to:
    1. Go for a walk with my sons
    2. Log all my foods for the day
    3. Have a protein drink

    I am pleased to say all 3 goals were accomplished, yay!!!
    I even managed to go for a quick jog this evening too. I can't even remember the last time I went for a jog but it was definitely last year. I'm feeling SO achy and tired now, but in a good way :)
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 37,265 Member
    Just for today 1/18
    1. Morning run :):)
    2. Strength training :):)
    3. Water water :):)
    4. Start HEAVY cleaning :'(:'( I thought the game came on later!
    Just for Today 1/19
    1. Morning run
    2. Strength training
    3. Protein after walk
    4. Remember I ONLY HAVE a couple weeks! Consistency with diet and wokouts is the key.
    ]GO SEAHAWKS
  • taxmom9093
    taxmom9093 Posts: 1,296 Member
    taxmom9093 wrote: »
    January 18 Just for today I will

    1. Log everything I eat. :)
    2. Take a walk. Outside if the rain lets up. :) did not get outside, but I did walk
    3. Focus on the positive. :) I have to think about it, but I can do this.

    It's good to see so many people succeeding. Remember, if you do stumble, it's OK, you can try again tomorrow.

    January 19 Just for today I will

    1. Log Everything I eat
    2. Take a walk
    3. drink 8 glasses of water......I realized yesterday that I am not drinking enough

    Have a Great Monday
  • losingrae
    losingrae Posts: 260 Member
    losingrae wrote: »

    Just for today 1/18
    1. Get in 8 glasses of water :)
    2. log everything I eat :neutral_face: Not sure I got every nibble
    3. 10 minutes of positive meditation :)
    4. do not binge at the football party!!!! :)

    Just for today 1/19
    1. log everything I eat
    2. return to low carb
    3. 10 minutes of positive meditation
  • ejackso5
    ejackso5 Posts: 1 Member
    Love this discussion!
    Just for today 1/19
    1. Walk at least 30 mins.
    2. Stick to my meal plan
  • Karen_135 wrote: »
    I love this thread! I think it is exactly what I need to keep me motivated. I will try to commit to three challenges for my "just for today" posts. I will have a mental challenge; a food/drink challenge; and an exercise challenge.

    1. I will accept myself as I am. I will think about improving my health, not losing weight or looking skinny. My worth is determined by my attitude, not a number on a scale or a dress size.
    2. I will plan my meals for next week today so I have time to shop and prep before I get too busy.
    3. I will get out for a walk today.

  • Hi, this is my first day and I will
    1. Log everything I eat
    2. Exercise for a min of 45 mins
    3. Not have a glass of wine until Friday evening. :'( this could be the hardest
    4. Not eat after 7:00 pm
  • LeannJeffers
    LeannJeffers Posts: 486 Member
    I'm back and trying again...
    Just for today:
    I will not eat any sweets
    I will log everything I eat, even it's only a bite
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,344 Member
    Yesterday 1/18
    1. Get a long walk in. :) DONE! Walked 4.75 miles. It is beautiful out!
    2. Keep busy in the evenings to keep from snacking. I plan to sew :\ I did do some sewing, and trying to learn applique, which was more frustrating than fun. Ended up eating a protein bar out of stress, and then popcorn later. But I think with my long walk, calorie-wise I still did OK.
    3. Drink Water!! :\ Forgot to drink my water


    Just for today, Monday, 1/19
    1. Just because the scale was UP this morning, I will not let that lead me to eating unhealthy, or eating too much.
    2. Drink Water - remember to put a pitcher of ice water on the counter, and drink the entire pitcher
    3. Get out for another LONG walk
    4. Log every bite I eat


    Happy Monday everyone!
  • isabella4421
    isabella4421 Posts: 2 Member
    1/1/15

    Just for today I will try very hard to stay under my calorie goal!

  • ruby70
    ruby70 Posts: 459 Member
    Just for today Monday 1/19

    1.) Get over my Packers losing the game yesterday :(
    2.) Get in 10,000 steps +
    3.) lift weights when I get home after work tonight
  • jabrams1955
    jabrams1955 Posts: 55 Member
    Is it too late to join in?
    Today I will:
    1)Log everything I eat
    2) Go to the gym - 1 hr exercise
    3) Keep busy at night, no mindless eating!
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    Met goals yesterday...I'm finding this helpful as an end-of-day reminder.

    1. Do crazy-intense Zumba class.
    2. Get at least 15,000 steps for the day.
    3. Enter in my recipe for SW chicken soup and not guestimate on nutrition.
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 37,265 Member
    edited January 2015
    Just for Today 1/19
    1. Morning run :):)
    2. Strength training :):)
    3. Protein after walk :):)
    4. Remember I ONLY HAVE a couple of more weeks! :):)
    GO SEAHAWKS <3<3<3
    Just for today 1/20
    1. Morning run
    2. Strength training
    3. EVEN if we get home LATE, NO snacks after 7
    4. Start KEEPING phone by my bed!
    5. Don't GET inpatient, baby steps! THINGS WILL sometimes NOT go exactly AS PLANNED!

  • Lorraine128
    Lorraine128 Posts: 236 Member
    Good morning everyone!
    Today I am aiming for;
    1. Complete my insanity workout for the day
    2. 3 mile run later on.
    3. Stick to my calorie goal
    4. Do some housework
  • knicky77
    knicky77 Posts: 17 Member
    Morning everyone :)
    Just for Today (1/20/15)
    1. Drink 10 servings of water.
    2. Complete at least 30 minutes of exercise.
    3. Eat five small meals.
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