Just for today --- daily commitment thread

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  • healthy_life2015
    healthy_life2015 Posts: 215 Member
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    Yesterday was my first day to do this. I love the idea and really liked focusing on a couple of areas to meet my goals!

    Yesterday - Tuesday 3/17
    - Walk 10,000 steps :) Had to pace my living room for a few minutes before bed but just barely got there!
    - Drink 20 glasses of water :)
    - Eat a healthy lunch at our office luncheon :) Kept it light, and it was really yummy! After lunch, multiple coworkers were groaning about being overly full and needing a nap, and I felt great!!
    - Eat my full 1300 calories (I usually don't hit this amount and yesterday was more than 100 under) :/ I tracked under 1300 but who knows what the catered lunch really was. I used the Moe's website to estimate, but I could have been off.

    Today - Wednesday, 3/18
    - Get up and do my workout video :( already failed. I need to get back on track tomorrow
    - Celebrate my victories!
    - Hit 10,000 steps
  • 1_Ton_Lady
    1_Ton_Lady Posts: 46 Member
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    Just for today, 3/17:
    1. workout in the morning - done :)
    2. walk at least 2 miles on treadmill - didn't get to this; got home and hubby was doing yardwork so I ended up helping him :)
    3. stay within calorie goal - yes!
    4. drink at least 4 bottles of water - nailed it!

    Just for today, 3/18:
    1. stay within calorie goal
    2. workout or treadmill
    3. drink at least 4 bottles of water
  • losingrae
    losingrae Posts: 260 Member
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    kwfitgal wrote: »

    Take 2 identical glass jars. Label one with "Pounds to Go" and the other with "Pounds Lost" (or some similar meaning--whatever words work for you :) ) Take as many glass beads/pebbles/marbles/"stones" (something pretty :) ) as you have to lose and put those in the pounds to go jar. Move the stones over as you lose the weight. For some of you, the jars would be a bit bigger with lots of stones, but what an incredible visual once the "Pounds Lost" jar starts to be the fuller one! Having this up on my kitchen window sill is a reminder of my goal, and it is a fun little celebration to move every small increment over and fill the YAY jar!!!

    Have a super day everyone! :)

    Love this idea!
  • losingrae
    losingrae Posts: 260 Member
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    losingrae wrote: »

    Just for Today 3/17
    1. log :(
    2. hit the gym for strength, walk for cardio after (or ride bike if it's raining) :)
    3. 5 mins meditation - my BF reminded me that I haven't been meditating lately :(

    Not the greatest of days yesterday. My last minute plans fell through and I was alone on St Patty's day. So I wallowed in sadness and food :( Gotta learn how not to do that.

    Just for Today 3/18
    1. log
    2. gym for legs routine
    3. 5 mins meditation
  • kegofstout
    kegofstout Posts: 74 Member
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    Sorry your plans fell through Rae atleast you got to the gym!!
  • kegofstout
    kegofstout Posts: 74 Member
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    Yesterday went very well I got in 45 mins cardio, went for a walk on my lunch break and even though we had steak I stayed within my calorie goal. I am on a roll but that's usually when I "celebrate" and sabotage myself. So just for today 3/18
    1) stay focused on my goal
    2) go running
    3) eat veggies
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,196 Member
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    azulvioleta6 wrote: »
    azulvioleta6 wrote: »
    Monday:
    1. 12,000 steps :D
    2. Finish pending gardening projects and start getting seeds in the ground! :D Garden paths are laid, all soil is prepped and peas and onions are seeded.
    3. Survive super-intense Zumba class :)

    Tuesday:
    1. 12,000 steps :D got almost 17,000
    2. Do at least one workout :) gym workout + 3+ hours social dancing
    3. Eat well :)

    Wednesday:
    1. 12,000 steps
    2. Finish gardening project
    3. Control carbs!
  • urloved33
    urloved33 Posts: 3,325 Member
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    LisaT678 wrote: »
    urloved33 wrote: »
    Just for today I will remain smokefree, eat healthy nutritional meals and snacks..remain grateful for my family, our health and enthusiam, our faith, safe homes, rides, jobs, gyms and schools.

    Congratulations! I've been smoke free 14 years now.

    Wow that is so impressive. Thanks for the inspiration!

  • feistyjojo
    feistyjojo Posts: 303 Member
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    Ok. Missed Tuesday's goals due to sugar craving in the evening (time of month) but wasn't too far off.

    And finally today hit net goal after missing for so many days. Hurrah! And despite a meal out and wine with my dad.
    Hit it due to:
    - really pushing at bootcamp this morning
    - - minimal breakfast and light lunch
    - - choosing just olives for starter at the restaurant
    - - choosing only a relatively light dessert (lemon ice cream)
    - - stopping the wine after dinner when I could have had a nightcap
    - - spending 6 hours decorating with my dad (mealy shoulders and neck know it!)


  • feistyjojo
    feistyjojo Posts: 303 Member
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    Thursday's goals:
    - stay within net calorie goal

    That's it!
  • sylverarch
    sylverarch Posts: 3
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    This is great. I don't have very many friends yet so this is perfect for me. My weight-loss has plateaued and not budged in months so I am frustrated to say the least.

    Just for today I will:
    Not eat late at night.
    Drink more water.
    Eat clean.
  • joyfii
    joyfii Posts: 11 Member
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    I will try to get to the gym today (I know - leave out the "try" and just do it :--)). Or unwrap my new balance ball, pump it up and use it (at home). Also, my new foam roller - still unwrapped. Bought last week. I'm great @ buying, not at plying (the art and discipline of exercise). Nothing gets between me and my work obligations, which is the gremlin I need to tackle. In about a month, my schedule changes, which should make it easier to "stop off" at the gym... Good luck to all on your goals :--)
  • bri170lb
    bri170lb Posts: 1,375 Member
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    Today is a new day!
    Just for today(Wednesday March 18)
    1. Finish my bible study and enjoy time with my friend :smile:
    2. Exercise 1 hour :smile:
    3. Be Very Careful to log everything and stick to 1200 calories :smile:
    4. Give away large quantity of hugs and kisses today :smile:

    Just for today (Thursday March 19)
    1. Get up early to do 1/2 hour on treadmill before work
    2. Take breakfast and lunch with me
    3. Make a shopping list so that I can make good choices
    4. Do a 2nd 1/2 hour of exercise after work
    5. Stick to 1200 calories







  • Amellej
    Amellej Posts: 197 Member
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    Hey!! New to this and i love the idea of 'just for today'
  • MonicaSmith98
    MonicaSmith98 Posts: 66 Member
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    Just for today I will
    1. Go for a walk
    2. Stop complaining
    3. Eat less than 1500 calories
  • junodog1
    junodog1 Posts: 4,792 Member
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    Just for oh the rest of this month I will try using this thread as a tool, and maybe away to get in contact with some nice support.

    just for today I will not let the fact that I have to work late drive me to fast food.
  • sue_alexander0405
    sue_alexander0405 Posts: 2 Member
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    This is my first time posting. Yesterday was a bad day and I overate by about 1000 calories.

    Today I am going to:
    1) drink at least 2liters of water
    2) and not eat junk for my afternoon snack
  • kwfitgal
    kwfitgal Posts: 228 Member
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    kwfitgal wrote: »
    kwfitgal wrote: »

    Just for today:
    1. Keep to calorie goal ( :) )
    2. Drink 3+ pints water/tea ( :) )
    3. Exercise 30 min. ( :D )
    4. Enjoy my children :) ( :) )
    5. Get my pictures hung! ( Got one up and place chosen for other 2--will finish today??)

    Just for today:
    1. Keep calorie goal
    2. 3+ pints water
    3. Exercise 30+ min
    4. Try to plan healthy food/drink options for long drive (driving makes me munchy!)
    5. Get ready for trip peacefully and smiles for children :):)
  • aerochic42
    aerochic42 Posts: 821 Member
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    . today I will brush and floss my teeth after dinner :smiley:
    2. Only one cup of coffee
    3. apply sunscreen prior to walk :smile:
    4. document food eaten today - I actually recorded dinner which is an oddity for me.
    5. stay away from office candy jars . no but I was at work extra long and walked at least 4000 steps over my average and was still under calories even without counting the exercise.

    I had good success yesterday. Today same items and I'm doing a load of towels when I get home.
  • twoboysnmygirl
    twoboysnmygirl Posts: 161 Member
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    This really helped me stay aware and focused yesterday! Had a great run as well.

    Today I will log every bite and make sure there's no eating after dinner.

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