Just for today --- daily commitment thread

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  • suelegal
    suelegal Posts: 1,282 Member
    Good morning everyone! I did so so this past week. Exercise was good but I so struggle with the food thing especially in the eveing. So my commitment is:

    1. Gym 4x this week (M, T, Th, Fr)
    2. Log honestly, each day!
    3. No food after dinner
    4. Eat with intention and awareness, not unconsciously!

    Thanks for being here! Let's get this done!
  • LettyTomy
    LettyTomy Posts: 15 Member
    I'm sticking with the same plan, as of today! I'm with you Suelegal!
  • cvillegal03
    cvillegal03 Posts: 36 Member
    Yesterday:
    I avoided "sweets" and after dinner snacking
    Went to the gym

    Just for today:
    1. work out
    2. avoid sweets

    What has helped me: well, it's the beginning of the week, so I'm always more focused, but I did put a calendar up on the fridge and am marking each day I go without sweets. Sugar is my downfall. And I don't mean the type of sugar you find in fruit :).
  • Arduinna4
    Arduinna4 Posts: 129 Member
    Count me in too! This week i'm making it zumba week! Which means zumba at least 5 times. And i will agree with the honest logging and the no food (or snacking) after dinner! Let's do it!
  • mo1700
    mo1700 Posts: 78 Member
    Well I've just started again, have lost that 'feeling' that keeps you on track and haven't been looking after myself properly since last December so this thread just for today is ideal for me, thank you so...
    Recovering from tummy upset so just for today:

    Will eat plain foods
    Will track everything I eat
    Will exercise
    Will drink plenty of fluids
    Will not eat after dinner
  • cuteek
    cuteek Posts: 33
    Just joining this thread:

    1. No chocolate
    2. Zumba Rush on XBOX
    3. Plenty of water
  • aerochic42
    aerochic42 Posts: 843 Member
    got in my steps on for both days on the weekend and did better on the actual meals thing instead of grazing, but still needs improvement.

    So my just for today's are: !) brush and floss after dinner ( even if I'm not competing this every day, I am thinking about it more and am at least the brushing part) 2) record the food somewhere 3) find the box that hides my yoga mat 4) finish laundry
  • sleddogmama
    sleddogmama Posts: 1 Member
    I like the idea behind this thread. One day, or even part of a day, is more likely to keep focused. Today I will reboot, and start recording again.
  • taxmom9093
    taxmom9093 Posts: 1,296 Member
    taxmom9093 wrote: »

    I hope everyone has a relaxing Sunday. Just for today I will

    1. Stay focused at work and do not let interruptions throw me off for long :) yes interruptions but I was able to refocus
    2. Take a walk after work with my husband :( got home late, it was cold, he was tired. All excuses I could have overcome I know, but I didn't
    3. log everything I eat :\ need to do better at work
    4. Remember to be thankful for the success I do have :) feels great to focus on what I was good at.

    Mondays are always busy for me so just for today I will

    1. Stay out of the jellybeans at work.
    2. log everything I eat.
    3. walk. even a few minutes does help me refocus
    4. Stay positive, do not whine


    Have a Successful Monday everyone!
  • jkestens63
    jkestens63 Posts: 1,164 Member
    Just for today:
    Don't but junk food (ex: candy bars at the checkout line), and no eating after 9:00pm ( to stop my late night snacking).

    I've gotten back into these two bad habits and want to break them again,
  • NotQuiteNorm
    NotQuiteNorm Posts: 283 Member
    Just for today I will:
    • Go to the gym for an hour and then swim another half.
    • Take advantage of the sunshine and go for a long walk.
    • Not go back to bed until I intend on sleeping :innocent:
  • Saragirl2
    Saragirl2 Posts: 630 Member
    Today I'm going to:
    Weigh myself
    Drink a glass of water before every meal
    Run/walk through the neighborhood
    Keep tracking
    Read something for inspiration
  • kimhop99
    kimhop99 Posts: 2
    Just joining the Community. .. this thread is a great way to start! Thank you!

    Just for today:
    1) stay within my calories
    2) drink 80 oz of water
    3) not give in to temptation of snacks at work
    4) start a good habit of logging every bite

    Happy Monday! :)
  • ccam99
    ccam99 Posts: 119 Member
    suelegal wrote: »
    Good morning everyone! I did so so this past week. Exercise was good but I so struggle with the food thing especially in the evening. So my commitment is:

    1. Gym 4x this week (M, T, Th, Fr)
    2. Log honestly, each day!
    3. No food after dinner
    4. Eat with intention and awareness, not unconsciously!

    Thanks for being here! Let's get this done!


    This is a perfect match for me today as well, especially the food struggle. I think I'll follow your "just for today". :smile:
  • sunnydee216
    sunnydee216 Posts: 110 Member
    edited March 2015
    Good Morning All! It was a great weekend with very good food choices. Weekends sometimes are a struggle.
    1. Log every DELISHISH morsel. Those are the ones that get us in trouble.
    2. Enjoy the sunshine!
    3. Love my body no matter the size.

    Have a great day everyone!
  • TxRottie81
    TxRottie81 Posts: 45 Member
    Update on goals..

    I've lost 2.4lbs in 10 days. Just by logging with MFP.. gonna keep going. Long road but I am committed..

    Just for today. ....
    1. Be grateful for my faith, family, friends, health and the stress of life. It is prove that my life is purposeful, and has impact.
    2. Catch up on my studies and house work even if I don't finish everything. Progress.....
    3. I will log all food and drinks
    4. Avoid chocolate. . Oh it's so hard.
    5. Go for a walk with my dogs
    6. Get to bed by 10pm. To do it all again.

    Let's go Monday! !!
  • healthy_life2015
    healthy_life2015 Posts: 215 Member
    edited March 2015
    Good morning! Getting back into this...

    Yesterday:
    - Push HARD during my morning workout :) rocked it!
    - Walk 10,000 steps :) got to 13,000 with a long walk and running errands

    Just for Today:
    - Walk 10,000 steps
    - Keep a positive attitude and celebrate my successes!
    - Stay under my calorie goal (1300)
    - Get to bed early so I can wake up for my work out tomorrow
  • urloved33
    urloved33 Posts: 3,323 Member
    Just for today I will stop beating myself up!
  • tikisoars
    tikisoars Posts: 2 Member
    glad to start this...
    just for Today
    I will log in my food.
    Do 30 min of cardio.
    Stay on plan, eat all planned snack because it controls hunger as I increase excercise
  • kwfitgal
    kwfitgal Posts: 228 Member
    kwfitgal wrote: »
    Just for Today, Sunday:
    1. Go back to normal calorie limit. :)
    2. 3+ pints water/tea :)
    3. Exercise :)
    4. Try to stay peaceful as I finish preparing for a small class I'm teaching here tomorrow. :)

    I was a little bummed this morning coz the scale didn't show the pound drop I expected. I've been losing pretty consistently over this last week & 1/2, and I'm within 1/2 pound of my next "decade" where I can reward myself :)! So, hopefully I'll do fine today and it WILL be tomorrow :). (Mentally I just wanted it to line up with my teaching this class tonite, coz getting this class done is another milestone of having worked hard to prepare.)

    Just for today:
    1. Stay within calorie goal & arrange cals during day so I can have treats tonite
    2. Re: the treats tonite: I want to stay in the place of "having some food", not "the food having me"!
    2. Drink 3+ pints water/tea
    3. 30+ min exercise
    4. Peacefully finish getting ready for my company tonite!
  • cj94404
    cj94404 Posts: 154 Member
    I will drink 3 glasses of water. And eat a proper dinner instead of a snack dinner.
  • Exquisitern
    Exquisitern Posts: 89 Member
    You know what I realized? I haven't felt GUILTY about my eating in a couple of months! Not that I haven't screwed up and eaten the wrong things, but focusing on positive goals and moving on each day has taken away a sense of guilt that I have been carrying for a really long time. I wonder how much 40 years of guilt weighs? I definitely feel lighter with it gone! :wink: from bri170

    I like that bri170! Congrats on feeling more positive!

    Well, I stayed under my calories, but I was too tired to go for a walk after work. I only ate some sugar free jello from the kitchen during work other than what I brought to eat. So that was great!

    so Just for today:
    1) Stay under my calories
    2) Get in at least an hour of exercise
    3) Try not to feel so fatigued- I have a cold.
    4) Get in 6-8 glasses of water
    5) Work on my crochet.

    Everyone have a great day!!!
  • losingrae
    losingrae Posts: 260 Member
    losingrae wrote: »

    Just for Today 3/22
    1. log :)
    2. log everything :(
    3. log the rest :(:(
    4. go to gym for strength training :neutral_face: i did not go to the gym, but I did do 40 minutes walking in place doing weights/squats after everyone left.
    5. try not to get overwhelmed with all of our company today. :) I did all right

    Just for Today 3/23
    1. log all my food
    2. 30 mins cardio
    3. 5 mins meditation
  • feistyjojo
    feistyjojo Posts: 303 Member
    edited March 2015
    feistyjojo wrote: »
    Monday's goal:
    - stay UNDER net calorie goal

    That's it.

    Achieved.
  • feistyjojo
    feistyjojo Posts: 303 Member
    feistyjojo wrote: »
    Monday's goal:
    - stay UNDER net calorie goal

    That's it.

    Achieved
  • feistyjojo
    feistyjojo Posts: 303 Member
    Getting really sick of this just deleting what I've written. There was more under both quote posts above.... can't be bothered to write for a 3rd time....
    Essentially am back on track after having a poor week last week and putting on a lb.

    Tuesday's goal:
    Stay under net calories

    That's it.
  • cvillegal03
    cvillegal03 Posts: 36 Member
    I love seeing these goals! I love the emotional ones, like staying positive, being happy. Important things to think about beyond just the scale and diet...

    Today was to not eat sweets or snack after dinner- achieved!

    Tomorrow:
    - Avoid sweets
    - get outside for a walk

    I think what helped me achieve the goal was working out first thing in the morning and having food generally prepped and ready. Also, having a game plan- i actually ate some food in the car because of one kids baseball practice right during dinner time. I felt a little embarrassed eating in the car, but I know myself, and if I go past a certain point of hunger, I just let myself go and succumb to sweets and other poor choices. This way, I could come home from the 1.5 hour practice with energy to get the kids fed, bathed, read stories etc, instead of stuffing my face.
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 36,881 Member
    GrandmaJackie wrote: »
    Just for today 3/22
    1. Morning run :):)
    2. 3nd day of no snacking :):)
    3. 3nd of coming back :):)
    4. I might spend the day with grand babies (healthy food choices) :):)

    Just for today 3/23
    1. Before heading to my doctors appointment get strengh training done
    2. Heathy dinner choices
    3. 4th day no snacking
    4. 4th day coming back
  • losingrae
    losingrae Posts: 260 Member
    cvillegal03 wrote: »
    I love seeing these goals! I love the emotional ones, like staying positive, being happy. Important things to think about beyond just the scale and diet...

    Today was to not eat sweets or snack after dinner- achieved!

    Tomorrow:
    - Avoid sweets
    - get outside for a walk

    I think what helped me achieve the goal was working out first thing in the morning and having food generally prepped and ready. Also, having a game plan- i actually ate some food in the car because of one kids baseball practice right during dinner time. I felt a little embarrassed eating in the car, but I know myself, and if I go past a certain point of hunger, I just let myself go and succumb to sweets and other poor choices. This way, I could come home from the 1.5 hour practice with energy to get the kids fed, bathed, read stories etc, instead of stuffing my face.

    Good job! Planning ahead is definitely a good idea.
  • bri170lb
    bri170lb Posts: 1,375 Member

    Just for today (Monday March 23)
    1. Take breakfast and lunch and snack with me to work. :smile:
    2. Take a walk at lunchtime :smile:
    3. Do 10,000 steps :smile:
    4. Stick to 1200 calories :smile:

    Just for today (Tuesday March 24)
    1. Take breakfast and lunch and snack with me to work
    2. Walk at least a 1/2 hour
    3. Stick to 1200 calories








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