Just for today --- daily commitment thread

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  • rfroggett87
    rfroggett87 Posts: 7 Member
    This is such a good idea. I am really struggling at the moment so taking goals one day at a time will hopefully help me!

    I have a dinner out tonight so today I will:-

    1. Not have chips with my dinner.
    2. Not have alcohol with dinner.
  • elizabethpro
    elizabethpro Posts: 11 Member
    elizabethpro wrote: »

    Just for today I will:
    1. Go for a run
    2. Ask my fiance to do something active when I feel bored and want to reach for a snack
    3. Allow myself to have a dessert when I take my brother out for his birthday today and not feel guilty about it

    I wasn't successful on a run. Our roof began leaking shortly after I got home last night and we spent the majority of the evening trying to fix it so I was successful on doing something active :p I did allow myself to have a dessert and only felt guilty later in the evening when I logged it.

    Sooo Just for today 3/4:
    1: I will go for a run even if the roof begins leaking
    2: If the roof is officially fixed I will ask the fiance to go for a walk
    3: Ignore the treats that are offered to me throughout the day
  • ruby70
    ruby70 Posts: 459 Member
    Joan, I am thinking of you. I am so sorry to hear you had to cancel your plans this weekend to see your grandson for his birthday. Try to stay strong and keep on exercising. Even though it is hard to want to when we are feeling down it will help you feel better both mentally and physically. Do you think you could try to plan for a weekend coming up to go see them since you cannot go this weekend? Maybe your daughter could ask off work for next Friday??? You will get through this tuff time, you are an amazing mom :)
  • ruby70
    ruby70 Posts: 459 Member
    Met all goals yesterday :)

    Just for today 3/4/15
    1.) Cardio at lunch
    2.) Track all my food
  • suruda
    suruda Posts: 1,233 Member
    Achieved all of yesterdays goals...that makes me happy! I feel like I am winning the war with the girl scout cookies in the pantry. :-)

    Today I will:
    1. Be victorious in todays battle with the thin mints (ignore them)
    2. drink 3 big bottles of water
    3. resist the garlic bread tonight at the dinner I am serving for at risk youth!

    Rene' in Seattle
  • Saragirl2
    Saragirl2 Posts: 630 Member
    Yesterday was a challenge!
    Today:
    Track
    Walk for 40mins
    Floor exercises
    In bed again, around 9pm
    Drink 8 cups or more of water
  • irishladyo
    irishladyo Posts: 46 Member
    This thread is a great idea! I'm just starting so nothing to report for yesterday but...

    Just for today I will:
    - Avoid sugars not found in fruit (already had my coffee this morning with some creamer in it so from this point forward in the day ;)
    - Go for at least a 30 minute walk after work
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,276 Member
    Yesterday, 3/3
    1. 30 minutes either walking or the ellipitical :)
    2. log everything I eat :)

    Just for today, 3/4
    1. 30 minutes on the ellipitical - since we are getting freezing rain today.
    2. log every thing I eat
    3. no popcorn tonite - find an alternative snack.


    I made it through yesterday without overeating. I started sewing chemo hats for the cancer center, and found that to be a great distraction. If I have my glass of water with me while I sew, it keeps me from munching! This also helps me from getting upset over things. Helping others is the best therapy - there are so many less fortunate that I am, and I have to remember this everyday.

    Our son lives in Michigan, so it is a 9 hr drive, but he was going to be only 4 hrs from us this weekend. Our daughter made it through 2 days of working, so we are happy with that, and right now, that has to come first. She cannot be left alone at nite, so our plan, if she does not want to go with us, my husband and I are going to make it a 1-day trip. Up and back in 1 day. We think that will work. She will most likely sleep all day from exhaustion of trying to work, we get to see our son and grandsons for about 4 hrs before heading back.

    But thank you all for the nice notes!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,276 Member

    ruby70 wrote: »
    Met all goals yesterday :)

    GREAT JOB!!
  • Exquisitern
    Exquisitern Posts: 89 Member
    Congratulations everyone on making goals!!! Joan: My prayers are with you and your family. I work with mentally ill patients and I know how challenging it can be for families. God bless you.

    Well, I did go over my 1200 calories but since I did over125 minutes of exercise, I didn't go over that. We went out for Mexican and I had a chicken quesadilla and chips, but I didn't overeat during the day, but I did have my regular bedtime snack.

    Planning on going out to the gym at lunch to do another 50 minutes of exercise on the elliptical and stationary bike, because we are supposed to be getting sleet and snow this evening, tonight and in the morning so I might not can get out tomorrow.

    goals for today:
    Keep in my 1200 calorie range
    Drink 6-8 glasses of water
    Stay away from the kitchen if I get bored, work on my crochet instead of eating.

    Everyone have a great day and keep up with your goals!!!!
  • cr6nd
    cr6nd Posts: 23 Member
    3/4: just for today

    1. No sweets
    2. 30 min of exercise
    3. Be in the moment
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,276 Member
    “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” ~Robert J Collier
  • losingrae
    losingrae Posts: 260 Member
    losingrae wrote: »
    Just for today 3/03:
    1. log, log, log :)
    2. go to gym, do strength training routine :) PLUS a 30 minute cardio walk!
    3. I need to get back to meditating...so 5 mins. no, but I chose not to.

    Just for Today 3/4
    1. log
    2. do at least 40 minutes cardio

    Have a good day All!
  • losingrae
    losingrae Posts: 260 Member
    Joan - glad you were able to work something out!
  • chubbard9
    chubbard9 Posts: 565 Member
    edited March 2015
    Just for today 3/04
    1. Log everything I eat
    2. Walk 10,000 steps, minimum.
    3. Weigh all non-portioned foods.
  • RainRedfield
    RainRedfield Posts: 597 Member
    1. Log my food
    2. Avoid the late night drive thru after Mary Poppins Rehearsal
    3. Pay at least 5 people compliments
  • monicalferrier
    monicalferrier Posts: 11 Member
    I DEFIANTLY want to join this group!

    Just for today:
    I will stick to clear liquids with the exception of my breakfast protein shake
    I will log everything that touches my lips
    I will drink 8 glasses of water
    I will exercise a minimum of 7 minutes
  • sithiria
    sithiria Posts: 16 Member
    Just for today: 3/4

    I will eat when I'm hungry and not based on a clock.
  • kegofstout
    kegofstout Posts: 74 Member
    Hi All I missed the first couple of days because I just needed a break. I didn't exercise nor log but I didn't binge either. Sometimes it feels like I get to obsessed and when I do mess up it sends me on a downward spiral so I took the weekend to just chill and regroup.
    So just for today 3/4
    1) water water water
    2) eat what I log and log what I eat
    3) go for a walk this evening
    Good luck everyone!!!
    Debbie
  • scaryg53
    scaryg53 Posts: 268 Member
    Just for today, I will relish in the possibility of a new job!
  • apennock
    apennock Posts: 49 Member
    Great thread idea! Love the baby step mentality!

    Just for today, I will:
    Go to the gym for a run after work, even though I'm stuck here 9 hours
    No snacking after dinner
    LOG EVERYTHING

    Happy Wednesday everyone!
  • aewong13
    aewong13 Posts: 8
    Just for today 3/4

    -Log EVERYTHING
    -Stay under my calorie goal
    -Speedwork day
    -Forgive myself for 2 HH's this week
  • bri170lb
    bri170lb Posts: 1,375 Member
    Just for 3/3
    1. Eat only what I packed for lunch :0)
    2. Earn 2 stars on my exercise calendar (30 min per star) before dinner :0)
    3. Eat lots of veggies for dinner :0)
    4. Hug each of my kids :0)

    Just for today:
    1. 60 min exercising :0)
    2. Stick to 1200 calories by being very careful at dinner.
    3. No late night snacking
  • MissBlunts420
    MissBlunts420 Posts: 63 Member
    Just for today, I will:

    1. Drink 12 8oz. cups of water.
    2. Walk for 30 minutes.
    3. Avoid mindless snacking by chewing some gum or enjoying a cup of hot tea.
  • bri170lb
    bri170lb Posts: 1,375 Member
    monicalferrier wrote: »
    I DEFIANTLY want to join this group!

    Just for today:
    I will stick to clear liquids with the exception of my breakfast protein shake
    I will log everything that touches my lips
    I will drink 8 glasses of water
    I will exercise a minimum of 7 minutes


    Hey Monica, I just wanted to say hi and welcome. I started in June of 2013 by exercising a minimum of 7 minutes a day and now I can do 30 -60 minutes a day. So you go girl! YOU CAN DO IT! Bri
  • queen_of_disaster
    queen_of_disaster Posts: 61 Member
    God I love this thread so much. :)

    Just for today, I commit myself to not binging or eating my emotions. Just for today, I'm going to eat what I need to nourish my body and nourish my soul in more productive ways.
  • May33338
    May33338 Posts: 300 Member
    Thank you for such a wonderful thread :D

    Just for today

    1. Deal with stress without turning to food
    2. Eat only my planned meals
    3. Stick to my planned workouts
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 36,844 Member
    joan6630 wrote: »
    Yesterday, 3/3
    1. 30 minutes either walking or the ellipitical :)
    2. log everything I eat :)

    Just for today, 3/4
    1. 30 minutes on the ellipitical - since we are getting freezing rain today.
    2. log every thing I eat
    3. no popcorn tonite - find an alternative snack.


    I made it through yesterday without overeating. I started sewing chemo hats for the cancer center, and found that to be a great distraction. If I have my glass of water with me while I sew, it keeps me from munching! This also helps me from getting upset over things. Helping others is the best therapy - there are so many less fortunate that I am, and I have to remember this everyday.

    Our son lives in Michigan, so it is a 9 hr drive, but he was going to be only 4 hrs from us this weekend. Our daughter made it through 2 days of working, so we are happy with that, and right now, that has to come first. She cannot be left alone at nite, so our plan, if she does not want to go with us, my husband and I are going to make it a 1-day trip. Up and back in 1 day. We think that will work. She will most likely sleep all day from exhaustion of trying to work, we get to see our son and grandsons for about 4 hrs before heading back.

    But thank you all for the nice notes!

    Joan, I'm so happy you found a way to see your son and grandson. Plus your there for your daughter too, yay! Joan, you're an amazing woman to have so so much going on! YOU EVEN find time for yourself. Your such an inspiration to everyone here!!!!!!

  • ruby70
    ruby70 Posts: 459 Member
    edited March 2015
    GrandmaJackie wrote: »
    Joan, I'm so happy you found a way to see your son and grandson. Plus your there for your daughter too, yay! Joan, you're an amazing woman to have so so much going on! YOU EVEN find time for yourself. Your such an inspiration to everyone here!!!!!!

    I so agree, very well said! Joan you are Amazing!!! So thankful for you and all you give back:)
  • ruby70
    ruby70 Posts: 459 Member
    kegofstout wrote: »
    Hi All I missed the first couple of days because I just needed a break. I didn't exercise nor log but I didn't binge either. Sometimes it feels like I get to obsessed and when I do mess up it sends me on a downward spiral so I took the weekend to just chill and regroup.
    So just for today 3/4
    1) water water water
    2) eat what I log and log what I eat
    3) go for a walk this evening
    Good luck everyone!!!
    Debbie

    That is awesome, way to find a balance. Life is short and we need to enjoy it!!! You are doing great Debbie!!!
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