Just for today --- daily commitment thread
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Hi everyone
Back after a nice little break over the May long weekend. I tried logging my food daily but that didn't really work out for me so I just did my very best to not over eat and stay as active as possible, that was very easy because we had yard work to do on Saturday and then we did a campfire and family dinner on Sunday with all the kids. Played some soccer and jumped on the trampoline and were generally moving all day long.
Just for today:
~ I'm going out to dinner with a friend and will pass on dessert.
~ Dinner is planned out
~ 8 glasses of water and no soda's of any kind tonight.
~ Spinach salad for lunch
~ taking my dog for a nice stroll.
Fairly easy day today. Today is cleaning day so I will be burning some good calories.
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Does anyone else have a problem with taking Metformin for Type 2 Diabetes? That stuff makes me MISERABLE. I won't go into the gory, GI details here, but I'm seriously thinking about taking to the Dr. about taking me off it. Spent yesterday in bed in pain. One good thing about that -- didn't eat very much. :-P
I've been on it for many years. Stick with it, you will adapt.
The time-release variety tends to be better tolerated, so you might consider trying that if you aren't already on it.0 -
azulvioleta6 wrote: »
Monday:
1. 12,000 steps
2. lift heavy things
3. stay under 100 G carbs
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Tuesday:
1. 12,000 steps
2. move--still not sure if I am going to go dancing tonight or not...or just swim and walk
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Log my food/water/exercise.0
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Just for today ( Tuesday May 19)
1. Take breakfast lunch and snack with me to work - ran out the door to get to work for a minute and then rush to aquasize class -through a snow storm!. I didn't take my food with me, but I was still able to make really good choices all day so I get a ---
2. Go to aqua-size before work yes
and another after work
3. Stick to 1200 calories
I also got lots done at work so I had a really good day.
Just for today (Wednesday May 20)
1. Deal with 2 business issues that have to be done early.
2. Walk 1 hour in morning if rain is not too bad or walk on indoor track in evening.
3. Do laundry and housework.
4. Stick to 1200 calories.
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Good morning Everyone.
So yesterdays dinner with a friend went wonderfully... great conversation and great food. I was absolutely pleased with myself when I finally, for the first time ever when eating away from home, did not deviate from my pre-tracked meal I'm very happy about that.
Just for Today
~ Eat within my daily calorie goal
~ Drink 8 glasses of water at least
~ Out and about for the day so I'll park at the end of all the parking lots and walk.
~ Didn't get much sleep last night so if there's time, I'll have a short nap.
~ If I can find free myself up early enough, I will do some resistance training.
That is it for me today. It's easy so it should be completely attainable.
Hope everyone hits their goals today!!!
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Just for today...
I will log everything.0 -
Just for today I will not buy sugary snacks while out and about.0
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fitby50jodi wrote: »Today (Tuesday) I will:
1. Walk for 30 minutes
2. Log everything I eat
3. Stay within my calorie and carb limits
4. Refill and drink all of the water from my water bottle at least 3 times.
For today (Wednesday) I will
1. Drink water
2. Pack my lunch before going to bed
3. Exercise for at least 30 minutes0 -
azulvioleta6 wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »
Monday:
1. 12,000 steps
2. lift heavy things
3. stay under 100 G carbs 101
Tuesday:
1. 12,000 steps
2. move--still not sure if I am going to go dancing tonight or not...or just swim and walk
3. stay under 100 G carbs
Uggg...yesterday I was so tired that I decided that I needed a rest day. I'm not sore, just tired, and I really have no reason why. Frustrating. Anyhow...
Wednesday:
1. 10,000 steps
2. swim
3. under 100 G carbs0 -
Didn't do so well yesterday. Brand new day!
Just for today, I will:
1. 30 minutes of activity
2. Track every bite and log it in MFP
3. Pack my breakfast and lunch tonight before going to bed0 -
Just for today (Wednesday May 20)
1. Deal with 2 business issues that have to be done early.
2. Walk 1 hour in morning if rain is not too bad or walk on indoor track in evening.
3. Do laundry and housework.
4. Stick to 1200 calories.
Just for today ( Thursday May 21)
1. Make smoothies for breakfast and lunch
2. Stick to 1200 calories
3. Go for a walk if the rain's not too bad
4. Go to aqua-size class
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There has been many sad events going on and I broke and started eating bread and bread like products. This I bet was two weeks of being naughty.
I stopped and reminded myself that comfort food, while it tastes good will set me back. I had lost about 8 pounds and I bet I probably put at least half back on.
Im not having any more bread or any crackers0 -
There has been many sad events going on and I broke and started eating bread and bread like products. This I bet was two weeks of being naughty.
I stopped and reminded myself that comfort food, while it tastes good will set me back. I had lost about 8 pounds and I bet I probably put at least half back on.
Im not having any more bread or any crackers
Life happens and can derail us a little sometimes but today is a new day and you can start anew. You can do this!!!
Just get started back logging all calories and you will succeed.0 -
Just for Today (Thursday):
1. Log my intake faithfully
2. Take a bike ride after dinner
3. Meditate for 15 minutes and do some soul searching
Have a great day everyone!0 -
azulvioleta6 wrote: »
Wednesday:
1. 10,000 steps 11,207
2. swim one very fast mile!
3. under 100 G carbs 101 G
Thursday:
1. 12,000
2. lift heavy things
3. under 100 G carbs0 -
This thread seems very quiet...where has everybody gone?0
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Today I will not lie in my diary...not even by a gram.0
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azulvioleta6 wrote: »This thread seems very quiet...where has everybody gone?
I was thinking the same thing. I'm not sure if it is because everyone is so busy with summer activities, or just burned out from posting everyday. Congrats to all those that have stuck with us though. I know myself, I have not posted everyday, but, I am still trying one day at a time. Just summertime I am so swamped with not only work, but outside activities, so I haven't posted as much either.
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Just for today ( Thursday May 21)
1. Make smoothies for breakfast and lunch
2. Stick to 1200 calories
3. Go for a walk if the rain's not too bad
4. Go to aqua-size class
Just for today ( Friday May 22)
1. Have smoothies for breakfast and lumch
2. Walk in morning.
3. Housework and laundry
4. Rest
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I like the idea of one day at a time. Will join you all soon!0
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^Did that^47Jacqueline wrote: »
Today, May 18
1) Log at least two meals
2) Enjoy two more days of vacation
Today, May 22
1) meditate 2 minutes
2) praise someone
3)brush teeth
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Didn't make my yoga goal this morning. Keeping it simple to start, but even simple goals seem to be too much for me right now. I slept until 8 tonight. Depressed, I guess. I know that more water and exercise will help, so that's my goal for today:
- Make up some infused water to drink throughout the day (mint, lemon, cucumber, and ginger -- yum)
- Do my stretches!
Looking forward to reporting in and seeing everyone tomorrow night!
Well, God's grace to you again today! And I have a thought for you: I think somewhere earlier on the thread, someone wrote something about taking a questionnaire about their personality as it pertains to exercise (?!?) and they found out their drive was a love of the outdoors...so no wonder she always was having to force herself to go to the gym!!! So she adapted her views of good exercise to biking or something outdoors...Anyway, something like that.
SO, my question is: Do you like yoga??? Or are you saying you should do it coz someone says so? Maybe you'd enjoy simply taking a walk outside instead, or maybe you would like Zumba--who knows. The key is to not have exercise be something dreaded, but rather that you look forward to it coz it makes you feel good!! And that you are increasing your activity level, period So, whatever you decide, I hope you succeed today! You will feel better!!!!
You are so sweet to think of me!
I considered what you wrote about exercising doing what I LIKE, not what I think I OUGHT to do -- good consideration. I even tried to find some exercise personality quizzes, but they were mostly a waste of time. From my own perspective, however (which is always the best, anyway, right?), I DO like my yoga stretching routine. I used to do it faithfully -- even got off painkillers for arthritis at one point. I feel energized and positive when I do just 20 minutes of deep breathing and a variety of stretches -- some yoga, and some just what we used to call isometrics (remember that? :-) ) I do also love swimming -- very therapeutic.
SO. The question is this: Why can't I achieve such simple goals right now?
I suppose that this discussion is better kept to another thread -- maybe you could suggest one. I do feel pretty stuck.
Anyway, just for today, I will:
1) Make the bed when I get up.
2) Stretch for TEN minutes.
3) Continue to drink plenty of water (which I've been doing very well at -- yay me!)
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[quote="47Jacqueline;32597925"
Today, May 22
1) meditate 2 minutes
2) praise someone
3)brush teeth
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Oops - it's still today!0 -
Just for today ...
Continue to do as I have been.
1. Log all food
2. 8 glasses of water
3. min 30 minutes of exercise - going to try and get out for a long 5 mile walk tonite if I have time
I am doing so much better giving up the sugar!
Hope everyone has a great memorial day weekend.
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Didn't make my yoga goal this morning. Keeping it simple to start, but even simple goals seem to be too much for me right now. I slept until 8 tonight. Depressed, I guess. I know that more water and exercise will help, so that's my goal for today:
- Make up some infused water to drink throughout the day (mint, lemon, cucumber, and ginger -- yum)
- Do my stretches!
Looking forward to reporting in and seeing everyone tomorrow night!
Well, God's grace to you again today! And I have a thought for you: I think somewhere earlier on the thread, someone wrote something about taking a questionnaire about their personality as it pertains to exercise (?!?) and they found out their drive was a love of the outdoors...so no wonder she always was having to force herself to go to the gym!!! So she adapted her views of good exercise to biking or something outdoors...Anyway, something like that.
SO, my question is: Do you like yoga??? Or are you saying you should do it coz someone says so? Maybe you'd enjoy simply taking a walk outside instead, or maybe you would like Zumba--who knows. The key is to not have exercise be something dreaded, but rather that you look forward to it coz it makes you feel good!! And that you are increasing your activity level, period So, whatever you decide, I hope you succeed today! You will feel better!!!!
You are so sweet to think of me!
I considered what you wrote about exercising doing what I LIKE, not what I think I OUGHT to do -- good consideration. I even tried to find some exercise personality quizzes, but they were mostly a waste of time. From my own perspective, however (which is always the best, anyway, right?), I DO like my yoga stretching routine. I used to do it faithfully -- even got off painkillers for arthritis at one point. I feel energized and positive when I do just 20 minutes of deep breathing and a variety of stretches -- some yoga, and some just what we used to call isometrics (remember that? :-) ) I do also love swimming -- very therapeutic.
SO. The question is this: Why can't I achieve such simple goals right now?
I suppose that this discussion is better kept to another thread -- maybe you could suggest one. I do feel pretty stuck.
Anyway, just for today, I will:
1) Make the bed when I get up.
2) Stretch for TEN minutes.
3) Continue to drink plenty of water (which I've been doing very well at -- yay me!)
No discussion is off limits here! ANd I SO agree. If I go to the gym, I absolutely hate it. I know it is good for me, but it feels like work. Our gym closed, so I bought an ellipitical to do at home. I do try and get on it, because I know it is good, but I hate it. I know it is necessary though, so at least 3x a week, I make myself get on it.
But - I love to be outside. Walking, riding my bike. Anything that I can be outside and enjoying nature. It does not seem like exercise, just fun.
Years ago when I went to weight watcher meeting, the leader told me we should all be like children. Go outside and PLAY. Exercise is suppose to be fun!
So no matter what you do - do what you love, and you will stick with it. Swimming is so therapeutic, and such great exercise.
But, I love having these discussions here. We all learn so much from each other!0 -
azulvioleta6 wrote: »
Thursday:
1. 12,000 12,553
2. lift heavy things didn't go to the gym, but spent 3 hours plowing a field with a GIANT plow; it counts
3. under 100 G carbs 101 G
Friday
1. 12,000
2. dance under the stars!
3. lots of veggies...I am being purposefully vague since I'm likely going to eat dinner out...0 -
azulvioleta6 wrote: »This thread seems very quiet...where has everybody gone?
I am lost....and struggling to find my way back.
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I feel so grateful to be able to move again that I pretty much enjoy any exercise that I am able to do. I was bedridden for several years and nobody thought I would live, much less be able to dance or work out again.
OK, I don't LOVE lifting weights...but I turn on some great music and just go for it.0
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