Just for today --- daily commitment thread
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thank you Vicky
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feistyjojo wrote: »Tuesday's goals-
- Hit calorie target ☺
- no added sugar (committing on her seems one of the only ways I can achieve this at the moment... it's stopped me indulging on several occasions.)0 -
Tuesday Goals
- Some type of exercise
- Cut down on junk food. I eat junk on a regular basis.0 -
njlosingweight wrote: »thank you Vicky
You are welcome.0 -
So... hit calorie target despite eating several small cubes of cake when they appeared with coffee at at the team development session I was facilitating today. Realised I was really hungry after eating breakfast early today. So had 1 piece.... and we all know the story from there. So I owe you all an apology for committing to something I didn't deliver on. And to myself.
However. .. managed the rest of the day so came on on (under) target so will live with it this time.
Tomorrow is another challenge. A VERY early start to my day and a session with another client team that will require some big energy from me.
So - goal is simply to hit calorie target (requiring some thought about healthy snacks and good lunch choices) and to balance my energy with good breathing practices.
thanks for all your comments on.my recent posts. It's great to be part of this community.
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JUST FOR TODAY
1. Stay within MFP-recommended calorie limit
2. No dairy-based desserts
3. No carbs for dinner0 -
Just for today (Tuesday May 12)
1. Take breakfast lunch and snack with me to work
2. Walk at least 1 hour after work
3. Stick to 1200 calories
Just for today ( Wednesday May 13)
1. Early morning aqua-size class
2. Stick to 1200 calories
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Just for today - I'm going to try and drink my water target.0
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Stick to my calorie goal today
No binge eating0 -
azulvioleta6 wrote: »Sometimes I do not know what is wrong with me. Why I can't seem to get going, and stay going.
So I am going to learn from you guys. I know to be successful, I need to continue to log my food. No matter HOW busy I am, this is important. This is for me.
I am going to learn from you guys to plan my meals. I know this is another important step. No mindless grabbing of food. I tend to get so busy, so meals are unplanned, and that leads to trouble. Snacks have been unplanned, so when hubby wants dairy queen, I give in. SO plan my meals.
This are my goals for today. One day at a time, I can get back on track!
Joan, you should check out other people's diaries. That's a great way to get new ideas.
I do not plan every meal way in advance, but I do:
--try to plan the day out every morning
--make several pre-prepped items at the beginning of the week (large salads, salad-in-a-jar, rice bowls) which last for a while in the fridge
--I keep a couple of homemade frozen meals around in case of emergency (example: veggie soups with brown rice)
--grab-and-go meals: fling turkey burger(s) and a chopped up sweet potato (yam) on a cookie sheet, bake at 350 for 30 minutes with salt and a little seasoning (smoked paprika is good), serve over a salad and you have a great, fast meal
You can do this!
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Back to London from LA. Only put one pound on although ate a few Strawberry waffles from Norms and a lot of muffins from Coffee Bean. Not forgetting empanadas and the Cheesecake factory restaurant. ' Running after toddlers has helped the only one pound weight increase.
For today:
1. Exercise (walking round the block for 45 mins (mix of terrains so good); 45 mins Lesley Sansone walking with my own playlist (Lesley's music is a bit dated) and a bit of kettlebells
2. Have written my food plan for the day and I am going to stick to it (had a binge yesterday Vienetta mint ice cream and Muller Bliss Greek lemon (amazing) bought a packet of 4 as they were half price, had planned to eat one a day but waited for my husband to go to bed and ate the 4 (167 calories each)
3. Drink 5 gulps of water every time I go in kitchen.
PS. Listening to interesting book (self help). Eat that frog (Brian Tracy). It is about procrastinating (delaying doing things) and prioritising. Now I do my exercise first thing in the morning instead of thinking "I have got to do it" and get a good deal if satisfaction, piece of mind doing that.
Have a great day, it is going to be nice in London.0 -
47Jacqueline wrote: »
Today, May 10
1) Eat a decent breakfast
2) Pass Aqua Pole certification test
3) Go to sleep before midnight
I did all that! AquaPole was incredible!
Today, May 13
1) Have fun at second day of IAFC0 -
Just for today -
Visit MFP in moderation
Get my backlog admin work done (spread out the willpower beyond the eating plan)
Trust that I have planned it - no need to over-think what I am eating when I have already worked out calories
Drink an additional glass of water with every cup of coffee0 -
Met all yesterday's goals except dust. Did not do any. Maybe tiddlywinks!!0
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I can't get the little smiley faces added to my previous posts.
How do you add them to a previous post?0 -
Just for today I will
1) not let my job stress me out
2) not let the fact I didn't lose any weight this week bum me out
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Yesterdays goals were not all met. I did exercise but not for the length of time I wanted to, I kept getting interrupted and after about the third time, my motivation to keep going was lost!!! Lesson learned... Lock doors and don't answer phone! Meal and exercise plans were not written but I did manage to stay under my calorie goal, drank lots of water and did a lot of walking so it was not all lost completely!
Oh yeah... Good day (morning here) everybody
Just for Today
~ Get my weekly meal plan written out and my 2 week exercise plan written out today.
~ Wash all my fruits and vegetables and get them ready for easy snacking
~ 60 mins of intentional exercise
~ water... at least 8 of them.
Have a great day everyone and I hope you all make all your goals. Cheers 0 -
JFT 12 May:
1. Stay close to cal goals/fat intake--went somewhat over coz I whoopsed on calculating the cals in the pot pies, but not coz I wanted to pig out, which is comforting
2. Drink 4 pints water/tea--
Maybe slightly over half???
3. Exercise 30 min.--Wow--this seems really hard lately!
JFT 13 May:
1. Stay close to cal goals/fat intake
2. Drink 4 pints water/tea--work on this!!!
3. Exercise 30 min.--Make myself do this!!! I'll be glad I did!!
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Great advice on adding the protein. I had an egg white omelet w/spinach & kale this am & it made a difference. Now...onto the rest of the day!
Planned our suppers for the week so that takes some of the stress out.
Today I will:
Have veg & fruit with every meal.
Try to avoid process foods.
No emotional eating.
Walk twice today.
Research kettle bells & workouts.
Cup of tea for afternoon.
@Saragirl: Those sound like some awesome and specific goals for the day! Go girl ! That is a great plan--to PLAN the suppers...often as I'm trying to eat to lose weight, I am not giving enough thought to nice meals for my family (who are mostly skinny and would really like to feel full!).
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Yesterday
1. Concentrate on drinking water. 2 glasses with each meal, and carry my glass with me in between. Keep drinking! Was working in the yard almost all day carrying logs, so lots of water!
2. More protein. Someone posted that this helps with sugar cravings, so I am going to concentrate on having at least some protein with each meal. This morning, it was oatmeal with milk and blueberries! So off to a good start! Much better, but still gave in to ice cream last nite. 
Just for today, wednesday, 5/14
1. 2 glasses of water with each meal, 2 glasses in between to equal 8 glasses of water
2. some protein with every meal!
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OConnell5483 wrote: »Just for today, I will:
- Try to avoid added sugar
- Eat my vegetables even though I don't like them!
- Not allow my feelings to dictate what I eat...because right now I could jump into a vat of ice cream.
@OConnell: Oh, I hear you! I love ice cream too!!! I find it helpful to let myself have some occasionally, but measured actual 1/2 C according-to-the-label serving! All of the recent posts about protein, not to mention good fats (like avocados, eggs, coconut oil, fatty fish like salmon and sardines...) might be of help to you. There's a reason we crave that yummy creamy stuff!--Our bodies need fat--but good fat.
I myself was actually inspired also by Sarah Wilson's book "I Quit Sugar". She goes into wonderful gory detail about how horridly sugar affects your body...after a few pages, you just might find yourself somewhat repulsed by the idea of ingesting it!!! Anyway, even if you don't go whole hog with her way of life, she does provide many, many beautifully illustrated and healthy SATISFYING recipes to get away from sugar (mainly with fats and protein). It just may inspire you! God's grace and strength to you in accomplishing your wonderful goals for the day!!!!
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I have been so busy with work and then outside work, so only getting on here to read everyone's posts. But keeping busy is a good thing. I've been working on drinking more water, and cutting back on the diet soda -- goal is to quit diet soda for good! Loved the ideas of water substitutes, and lemon in water!!
So just for today
1. Concentrate on drinking water. 2 glasses with each meal, and carry my glass with me in between. Keep drinking!
2. More protein. Someone posted that this helps with sugar cravings, so I am going to concentrate on having at least some protein with each meal. This morning, it was oatmeal with milk and blueberries! So off to a good start!
God's grace to you also, Joan! You are really making an effort to begin new specific habits--that is sooo awesome and I'm sure it will pay off as you stick with it! You'll feel so much better about yourself, too! Have a beautiful day!
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azulvioleta6 wrote: »Tuesday:
1. 10,000 steps 12,415
2. swim 1 mile/5280 ft, not swimmers' mile
3. under 100G carbs 95 G
Wednesday:
1. 12,000 steps
2. lift heavy things
3. under 100 G carbs
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Wednesday:
- Eat healthy foods within the macros I set
- find some way to work up a sweat in the little time that I have today
- Read the message boards to stay inspired and motivated
Didn't make it to the gym for tour/set-up as planned yesterday. Can't make it today for sure. It may pop back up tomorrow. I just am having huge troubles making myself go to the gym. Going outside to walk, run or bike - no problem. Gym - big problem. Sigh.0 -
Didn't make it to the gym for tour/set-up as planned yesterday. Can't make it today for sure. It may pop back up tomorrow. I just am having huge troubles making myself go to the gym. Going outside to walk, run or bike - no problem. Gym - big problem. Sigh.
I have the same issue. A long time ago I took some quiz and it declared that I prefer outdoor exercise. I keep trying to join gyms for some reason, then end up finding outdoor routines to make me happier.0 -
Fit in some outdoor yoga
Paint my niece's nails
Enjoy some dark chocolate0 -
from yesterday
* Log every bite in MFP
* 10,000 steps (made 9,000)
* drink my water
* no nuts today [/quote]
My goals for today May 13th
* Log all food in MFP and stay within calorie allowance
* drink my extra water btw 10-11a, 1-2p, 5-6p
* 10,000 steps
* aerobics class at gym
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/vicky, today I can return the favor to you. After you hit the "quote" button on your previous days post the little emoji smiley face is one of the options to click on the line above with font, italics, paragraph etc. You can add that right into your quote Once you hit "post reply" it will be a smiley face! 0
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feistyjojo wrote: »
Tomorrow is another challenge. A VERY early start to my day and a session with another client team that will require some big energy from me.
So - goal is simply to hit calorie target (requiring some thought about healthy snacks and good lunch choices) and to balance my energy with good breathing practices.
thanks for all your comments on.my recent posts. It's great to be part of this community.
Am over calorie target.
Horrid night's sleep. Didn't buy healthy snacks on way into work. Did fine until lunch, when all I could eat was a light salad as there was no veggie option. I was starving by early afternoon and snacked on the provided biscuits.
By the time I got home I was so tired and hungry so went to the chip shop (a very rare occurence).
So... nearly 400 calories over. Not great. I will start again tomorrow.0
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