Just for Today - month of February. Would you like to join me, as we take this one day at a time.

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  • lorddoit4me
    lorddoit4me Posts: 44 Member
    Just for today:
    I will exercise when it comes to my mind, instead of thinking about it for hours.
  • February 3rd -

    Just for today;

    I will remember how important we are to fellow MFP'ers !!
    I will focus on, " Today," and be thankful.
    Drink lotsa water.
    Remember that slow is good !!!

    " Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming. " ~ Coach John Wooden
  • losingrae
    losingrae Posts: 260 Member
    edited February 2015
    losingrae wrote: »

    Just for Today 02/02:
    1. log everything I eat :)
    2. do 10 minutes of positive meditation :neutral_face: I did about 6 minutes before getting interrupted. Should have put myself in "no interruptions" notice.

    Just for Today 02/03
    1. 30 minutes on the elliptical
    2. log everything I eat
    3. 10 minutes positive meditation

    @GrandmaJackie‌ congrats on the new grand baby! Excited that soon you'll be able to spend all the time in the world with her <3
  • stephc002
    stephc002 Posts: 24 Member
    Just for today:
    No stress eating (my dad went into hospital last night)
    Meet step goal
    Stay under calorie allowance
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,285 Member
    Yesterday, 2/2
    1. It is very cold out today, 17 degrees. But later today, get on the ellipitical for minimum of 30 minutes. Even though it is cold, no excuses :\
    2. Log everything I eat, even if I go over :\
    3. Drink more water, especially in the evenings when I tend to want to graze more. :\

    Not the best day again. I've got to turn this around!
    So, just for today
    2/3
    1. Write down everything that I eat
    2. Drink water
    3. Clean closets tonite to keep from eating

  • I'm going to try this too. I've really been struggling to get back on track again.
    Just for today:
    1) Log everything I eat
    2) Go to the gym
    3) Try to get a profile pic up on this site LOL
  • losingrae
    losingrae Posts: 260 Member
    joan6630 wrote: »
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    3. Clean closets tonite to keep from eating

    Joan, it's a great idea to be specific about what you will do to "keep busy" instead of snacking. Two things are accomplished. You don't snack, and you get something off your "to do" list! Plus if you have something specific, you can't meander around trying to come up with something to do, while snacking :open_mouth:
  • pjcfrancis
    pjcfrancis Posts: 121 Member
    Feb 2, made my calorie goal, plus went for a run. My run was a little short because I met my partner who was walking the dog, and I walked home with her instead of running the last km. Feb 3 my goal is to get to the gym. Had a 4.5 k walk before work.
  • june07
    june07 Posts: 1 Member
    Just for today I am going to try and get my water intake in ( 8 glasses). I am so terrible at this... Also just for today I am going to try and eat better...usually only eat supper
  • CDoll4422
    CDoll4422 Posts: 3 Member
    Ok, I'm in. Big leap here, as I'm not a group motivation / forum kind of gal, but going it alone isn't working. So I really need your help, and thank you.

    February goal = 5 pounds lost

    Just for today:
    1) make dinner, not get carryout
    2) do stretching
    3) meditate

    Just for tomorrow:
    1) start counting calories.
  • saitiffeh
    saitiffeh Posts: 251 Member
    I'm in! Nice to meet you all, hopefully it saves me from getting discouraged all over again.

    Goals for February:
    -Start bodyweight training at home. Found a great infographic to help me along the way, starting with the basics.
    -Continue avoiding my kryptonite foods, chips and chocolate.

    Just for Today:
    -Drink water with my dinner instead of Coke Zero
    -Cook a healthy dinner for my family

    Maybe having to report in here will help me stay accountable!
  • saitiffeh
    saitiffeh Posts: 251 Member
    june07 wrote: »
    Just for today I am going to try and get my water intake in ( 8 glasses). I am so terrible at this... Also just for today I am going to try and eat better...usually only eat supper

    I am the worst at this too... so for now I am just going to start on switching out water for certain times when I normally have a Coke Zero (suppertime!).
  • jessmellitta
    jessmellitta Posts: 16 Member
    Just for today..i will make a change to my diet. Eat whole foods
  • Hi guys I'm in need all the motivation I can get! Pigged out on pasta today! Feel so bloated! Ugh :(
  • hezemakiah
    hezemakiah Posts: 157 Member
    Yesterday - I got on my elliptical machine for the first time in 6 years! I made it through 10 minutes. Might not seem like much, but for me it's a first step. I'm proud of my 10 minutes. I'm going to try for 15 tonight and 5 more minutes every day until I can get to 30. Lifted weights, logged my day. First day of accomplishing exercise and logging everything.
    - Today I'm going to:
    - drink at least all my water recommended.
    - I'm going to stick to my calorie limit.
    - 15 minutes (at least) on the elliptical
    - 30 minutes of weight training
    - get at least 7 hours of sleep
    - Be thankful for a good start
  • mrogers52
    mrogers52 Posts: 378 Member
    hezemakiah wrote: »
    Yesterday - I got on my elliptical machine for the first time in 6 years! I made it through 10 minutes. Might not seem like much, but for me it's a first step. I'm proud of my 10 minutes. I'm going to try for 15 tonight and 5 more minutes every day until I can get to 30. Lifted weights, logged my day. First day of accomplishing exercise and logging everything.
    - Today I'm going to:
    - drink at least all my water recommended.
    - I'm going to stick to my calorie limit.
    - 15 minutes (at least) on the elliptical
    - 30 minutes of weight training
    - get at least 7 hours of sleep
    - Be thankful for a good start
    Great job on the elliptical!

    Just for today 2/3/2015

    1. Drink 64 oz of water
    2. 15,000 steps
  • I'd like to join
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    Oops, just noticed that we have a new thread for a new month!

    Here are my goals for Tuesday:
    1. 10,000 steps
    2. Dance for fun!
    3. Get all laundry done so that workout clothes and towels are clean.
  • I've done 30 minutes running and looked after my toddler a few times and found I've only done 6000 steps max! How on earth do you reach 10,000?!
  • jazzyjez
    jazzyjez Posts: 36 Member
    J42day - what a temptation last night. After I wrote that I wouldn't eat sweets at chorus rehearsal it was like they were calling to me! But I did it. I didn't even leave the rehearsal room to LOOK at the snacks. But I help clean up afterwards and man those brownies were calling me. But I figured, hey, it's just for today. ;)

    The thing I don't get about these message boards, is how do I find my way back to them? Today I did a search for J24day which worked, but sometimes I post on things and then I never see the thread again. Can I star it or something?

    J42day:
    - Plan and shop for 2 meals that will be healthy for the whole family
    (as opposed to cooking for myself and giving the kids frozen, or vice versa. Why do my kids think the house is a restaurant? There is almost NOTHING that all 3 kids will eat. *sigh*)
  • feistyjojo
    feistyjojo Posts: 303 Member
    Hi from the UK.
    3rd Feb - 1 goal: to stay within my calorie target
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,285 Member
    jazzyjez wrote: »
    J

    The thing I don't get about these message boards, is how do I find my way back to them? Today I did a search for J24day which worked, but sometimes I post on things and then I never see the thread again. Can I star it or something?

    )

    If you click on the little star next to the thread title, that will turn the star "yellow". That means it is bookmarked. When you want to find this thread again, you just search your book marks. To do that, at the top of the page there is a bell, a star, and a flower-looking icon. Just click on the star, and it will show you all your bookmarked items. I hope this helps.
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    I've done 30 minutes running and looked after my toddler a few times and found I've only done 6000 steps max! How on earth do you reach 10,000?!

    I frequently get 19,000 steps in a single day.
    a. I am in a competition with my father. He almost always beats me. It's hugely motivating.
    b. I have a desk job, but I try to walk on most of my breaks...that can add up to 4 miles a day to my total. My normal walking pace is a 15-minute mile, so I am pretty fast.
    c. I work out for at least an hour every day--sometimes my workouts add as many as 8000-9000 steps.
    d. I often walk to the gym...that adds up to 1.6 miles round trip.
    e. If I need just a couple of things from the store, I walk. Basically, if something is within a 2-mile radius, I walk instead of driving if time allows.
    f. I have active hobbies, like dancing.
    g. I live upstairs...lots of steps.
    h. I do not currently live in a very walkable city. I suspect that during times when I did, I was probably getting in a lot more steps.
  • carrie1829
    carrie1829 Posts: 143 Member
    I just had gallbladder surgery and a hernia repair last Friday, Jan. 30. I am still in a good amount of pain but working through it.
    My goals are
    1. drink lots of water...trying to drink 96oz. a day.
    2. Track my food, i have not been eating much for the last month and am having a hard time eating my calories that i need. I don't want my body to go into starvation mode.
    3. To get active.

    I will post tomorrow what my daily goals are. I am excited to start this journey.
  • pharmac
    pharmac Posts: 26 Member
    Just for today
    1. Exercise 40mins
    2. Drink more water
    3. No carbs after 6pm
  • kelley555
    kelley555 Posts: 57 Member
    Just for today ... I Will remember I'm worth it!
  • healthy6211
    healthy6211 Posts: 3 Member
    2/3 Goals For Today
    1. Eat healthy
    2. Drink at least 8 glasses of water
    3. Log everything I eat
    4. Stay out of the kitchen after 7 pm
    5. Get to the gym for elliptical 30 min
    6. Do 3 kneeling pushups
  • Navallez
    Navallez Posts: 433 Member
    Just for today I will not eat a late night snack :)
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 36,918 Member
    Just a quick update:
    We decided to head out TOMARROW bright and early! We should be in Washington by Saturday, the lastest! Also a thanks for all the congrats about the arrival of the Baby Natayla Mae! Boy, will it be tough spoling here, NOT! I promise once we get to Washington, I be MORE active here! Have a good week, everyone!!!
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