Just for today --- daily commitment thread

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  • 18JessieS
    18JessieS Posts: 10 Member
    Just for one day I will have a vegetable with every meal I eat and as all my snacks
  • vicky1947mfp
    vicky1947mfp Posts: 1,523 Member
    Just for today

    Try to not be too stressed out.

    My dad is back in hospital with congestive heart failure. He is refusing any meds to make it better. I think he has given up and is just tired of being sick. He is 89.

    Just pray for my family right now. This has been a very stressful 2 months. And doesn't look as if it is going to be get any less stressful.

    Thanks for being the best supportive group I know. It is helping more than you know.
  • aerochic42
    aerochic42 Posts: 843 Member
    Yesterday was marginal at best. so just for Tuesday.
    1. cook the chicken for real cooked and in my lunch for today
    2. stay hydrated, it's going to be a warm one today 97 degrees - sure,hiding out inside helped
    3. NF beginner body weight circuit one time through nope forgot until this morning that I even intended to do this

    @vicky1947mfp , Remember to breathe, my thoughts are with you. Not sure what to say that would actually be useful.

    JFT Wednesday
    -Be happy that my weight dropped below 230 and don't be to hard on myself for the really slow pace or the fact that my goal weight by my birthday isn't going to happen. I'm slowly changing things that hopefully stick and generally making progress.
    - Let's try #3 again. NF beginner body weight circuit one time through
  • Rebamae
    Rebamae Posts: 741 Member
    edited June 2015
    Good morning to each of you!! B)

    Yesterday was so bad I should be able to make goal today without much effort. I ended up eating three meals out. I stayed strong with 2 but the third was my downfall. Of course, part of the problem was the PIE FAIRY put a piece of fresh made rhubarb/strawberry pie on my plate! And, oh, was it good!!

    Tues 6/23/15
    1. I will eat only my planned food - no late night snacking. :s
    2. Walk more steps than yesterday :) accomplished
    3. I will stay on plan while eating out today. :s


    Wed 6/24/15
    1. I will eat only my planned food - no late night snacking.
    2. Walk more steps than yesterday
    3. I will stay on plan while eating out today.
  • kwfitgal
    kwfitgal Posts: 228 Member
    kwfitgal wrote: »
    Just for Today (Wednesday, 24 June):
    1. Stay w.i. "fasting" plan for today (thru Friday)
    2. Drink lots of water
    3. Exercise 30 min, including sit-ups!!!!
    4. Arrange more for having garage sale this weekend

    I think I wrote the wrong date when I entered this last nite. :)

    Happy Wednesday all!

  • Saragirl2
    Saragirl2 Posts: 630 Member
    Just for today

    Try to not be too stressed out.

    My dad is back in hospital with congestive heart failure. He is refusing any meds to make it better. I think he has given up and is just tired of being sick. He is 89.

    Just pray for my family right now. This has been a very stressful 2 months. And doesn't look as if it is going to be get any less stressful.

    Thanks for being the best supportive group I know. It is helping more than you know.

    Vicky,
    My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Such a hard time for you. My grandmother will be 96 & she just says she's tired at her age. I understand her. Take a moment to just breath & find some peace for yourself.
    Sara
  • Saragirl2
    Saragirl2 Posts: 630 Member
    Lnature71 wrote: »
    Thanks for this tread. I have been struggling lately and need this accountability.

    JFT I will:

    1) Stick to my planned menu
    2) Do one hour on the Arc Trainer at the gym

    You're on the right track. This group has been so helpful!!
  • Saragirl2
    Saragirl2 Posts: 630 Member
    edited June 2015
    ruby70 wrote: »
    JFT
    1) pick myself back up and be thankful for all my MFP friends
    2) go walking tonight with my dog - 30 minutes

    Ruby-WTG

    JFT
    I will:
    Walk 45 mins (just saw an ortho doc & waiting for MRI appt) walking is becoming a challenge b/c of bad knee.
    Drink 9 cups of water
    Start taking calcium
    Check menu online at restaurant before going out tonight. pretrack choice.
    Do not indulge in the bread basket at restaurant.
    Search Allrecipes for some healthy slaw recipes.
    Preplan our weekend-we may have family over for a BBQ
    Read for 20 mins.

    Have a great hump day MFPs!!
  • losingrae
    losingrae Posts: 260 Member
    @vicky1947mfp - My thoughts are with you during this rough time.
  • losingrae
    losingrae Posts: 260 Member
    losingrae wrote: »


    Just for today June 23rd
    1. log all food :)
    2. drink 8 glasses of water :)
    3. 30 minutes jogging :)

    Just for today June 24th
    1. log all food
    2. drink 8 glasses of water
    3. do crunches/push-ups/squats/tricep dips + 20 mins walking
  • amy4302
    amy4302 Posts: 29 Member
    J4T
    6/24/15
    1. log all my food
    2. drink 8 glasses of water
    3. min of 20 mins on ellip + squats/arms/abs
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,062 Member
    Just for today

    Try to not be too stressed out.

    My dad is back in hospital with congestive heart failure. He is refusing any meds to make it better. I think he has given up and is just tired of being sick. He is 89.

    Just pray for my family right now. This has been a very stressful 2 months. And doesn't look as if it is going to be get any less stressful.

    Thanks for being the best supportive group I know. It is helping more than you know.

    I am so sorry to hear that, Vicky. We went through that with my Dad and it is so heartbreaking. My prayers are winging your way.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,062 Member
    JFT Monday 22/06
    1. Finish clearing out the dining room. :) Almost done. Just the floor to do and I'm ready
    2. Pre-log menus. :) I had a bit to spare! Used it up in 3. And 4.
    3. Be mindful of what I eat. ;) I had a piece of cake but I ate it mindfully lol
    4. Go to Art Group after lunch. :) This is our last meeting until September.

    :star: Every journey starts with a single step. :star:

    Have a great day, friends. [/quote]

    Missed out yesterday as I was out all day and writing all evening.

    JFT 24/06
    I had 10 fellow gardeners round for morning coffe today. Too much temptation!
    1. Try to juggle my menus to counteract indulging this morning.
    2. Chill out after my hectic weekend getting the house and garden ready.

    Don't believe them when they tell you "You can't have too much of. A good thing!"
    My body is telling me different this afternoon.

  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,285 Member
    Just for today

    Try to not be too stressed out.

    My dad is back in hospital with congestive heart failure. He is refusing any meds to make it better. I think he has given up and is just tired of being sick. He is 89.

    Just pray for my family right now. This has been a very stressful 2 months. And doesn't look as if it is going to be get any less stressful.

    Thanks for being the best supportive group I know. It is helping more than you know.

    Praying for you - this has to be very stressful. Take good care of yourself as well.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,285 Member

    :star: Every journey starts with a single step. :star:

    LOVE THIS QUOTE - Thank you for sharing.

    I did OK yesterday until evening again. A lot of stress going on with my daughter right now, who is suffering from mental illness. I have to work extra hard to keep myself from getting down with her.

    so just for today
    1. stay strong. Things could get worse, and just turn it over to God.
    2. Log my food
    3. exercise is the best medicine for stress - so if it is not raining, get out for a much needed walk.
  • ruby70
    ruby70 Posts: 459 Member
    Just for today

    Try to not be too stressed out.

    My dad is back in hospital with congestive heart failure. He is refusing any meds to make it better. I think he has given up and is just tired of being sick. He is 89.

    Just pray for my family right now. This has been a very stressful 2 months. And doesn't look as if it is going to be get any less stressful.

    Thanks for being the best supportive group I know. It is helping more than you know.

    Vicky - My prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry to here you are going through this difficult time. Try to take care of yourself the best you can right now. I know it is extremely hard. (((HUGS)))
  • ruby70
    ruby70 Posts: 459 Member
    ruby70 wrote: »
    JFT
    1) pick myself back up and be thankful for all my MFP friends :)
    2) go walking tonight with my dog - 30 minutes :/

    JFT Wednesday
    1.) Go to gym at lunch for cardio
    2.) Salad for lunch
    3.) No junk dessert after dinner tonight, if I need something it has to be healthy
  • feistyjojo
    feistyjojo Posts: 303 Member
    edited June 2015
    Just for today

    Try to not be too stressed out.

    My dad is back in hospital with congestive heart failure. He is refusing any meds to make it better. I think he has given up and is just tired of being sick. He is 89.

    Just pray for my family right now. This has been a very stressful 2 months. And doesn't look as if it is going to be get any less stressful.

    Thanks for being the best supportive group I know. It is helping more than you know.

    @vicky1974001 Thoughts are with you. Take time to notice what you need and find good ways to get those needs met. Do what you can with your health and food choices when you can... it will actually make you feel better and at least give your body what it needs to cope with all the demands on you. I wish you peace and strength.
  • feistyjojo
    feistyjojo Posts: 303 Member
    feistyjojo wrote: »
    Wednesday's goals
    - min 1 bootcamp
    - under calorie target for the day

    Yes (did 2) and yes (only ate back 25% of exercise calories)

    Earns me some room for manoeuvre tomorrow......
  • feistyjojo
    feistyjojo Posts: 303 Member
    Thursday's goals
    - Make best possible choice at lunch out tomorrow
    - max 1 glass of wine in eve (I have my aunt to stay for a few nights from tomorrow and this usually involves quite a bit of wine)
    - light stir fry for evening meal to compensate for lunch calories
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member

    Tuesday:

    1. 12,000 steps :smiley: 14,048
    2. dance :)
    3. eat veggies...ideally 10+ :)

    Wednesday:
    1. 12,000 steps
    2. lift heavy things
    3. finish heavy gardening projects
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    losingrae wrote: »

    Ruby - I have been right there with you my dear. Suffering from what I like to refer to as the "spoiled child inside me" I know and understand what I need to do to be healthy and frankly happy, but I fight it because it seems so unfair to me that I have to work so hard, just to stay at a normal weight ( a little bit higher than what is considered healthy).

    Try having not one but FIVE different metabolic diseases. With the way that I eat and the way that I exercise, I would be model-thin and (visibly) in Olympic-athlete-shape if I were healthy.

    It's not fair. Lots of us have unfair situations and challenges. Sometimes it's incredibly frustrating, but all you can do is to keep moving forward.
  • ruby70
    ruby70 Posts: 459 Member
    [/quote]

    JFT Wednesday
    1.) Go to gym at lunch for cardio :)
    2.) Salad for lunch :)
    3.) No junk dessert after dinner tonight, if I need something it has to be healthy :)
    [/quote]

    I had an incredible day yesterday! I made all my goals & got in BONUS 7.5 mile bike ride after work. Thank you for this group & giving me the encourement to get back up & brush myself off.

    JFT
    1.) Cardio at lunch
    2.) Get a TV & DVD player set up in my workout section of my garage. I want to start Chalene Extreme 3 months Program next week in mornings.
    3.) Salad at lunch
  • kwfitgal
    kwfitgal Posts: 228 Member
    @ruby: So glad to hear you had an up day!!! That is certainly a motivator :) . I know there have been days when I couldn't even post here coz I was already failing, or I listed my goals and failed so miserably that I didn't want to comment! Then I wait until I am almost thru a "successful" day to post...and sometimes that is what it has taken: to be able to document a little success to keep me going :) . I don't know how it has been down by you, but it has been rainy and blah up here, which can really affect some folks' motivation! Keep going!!! :):)
    @vicki1947: Oh, that sounds difficult. Keep pressing forward...I hope you can spend some special moments with Dad if these are his last days, and that there would be a miraculous peace amidst your family. Remember, the Lord is near to the brokenhearted.
    @Joan: Sounds like you are having a challenging time also. But you have the key right there in your hand: Very decidedly and in faith, turn it all over to the Lord because He is able, (and we are not)!
    @losingrae: Good to see your returning posts! You are cared for here and are missed in your absences. So glad to see you taking steps back to taking care of yourself :) Maybe stick a "non-health" goal in for yourself, like to listen to your favorite CD, or rearrange a room--some life-thing that would give you a perk?!?? It might help the rest of life seem brighter. And I think you should focus more on the present/future--how good it will feel to get back in shape, or at least to look at the past positively: "I did lose all my weight 6 years ago, so that means I can do it again!!!" Keep on keeping on!
    @Saragirl: You have such great goals, and you seem to be just consistently plugging away! Good for you!!!!! I hope there is nothing serious with your mention of MRI/needing to start taking calcium????

    I did so-so on goals yesterday--got the fluids in!!! I am working on just losing the 5 pounds I gained back around the graduation party...3 to go, then I can work on the last bit.

    JFT 25 June:
    1. Stay w.i. fasting cal. goal today thru Saturday
    2. Drink 3+ pints water/tea
    3. Exercise 30 min.
    4. Finish getting all ready for garage sale!!!
  • jabrams1955
    jabrams1955 Posts: 55 Member
    JFT - I am back from vacation and didn't sabotage my eating habits too bad, had ice cream last night so get back on focus today and the rest of the weekend, move and eat healthy foods and log the calories.
  • ToniHughart
    ToniHughart Posts: 14 Member
    This is my first post on JFT. What a great idea and thank you Joan6630 for the invitation to join!

    JFT 6/25:
    1. Log all food today
    2. Reach at least 10,000 steps on fitbit
    3. Drink 16 glasses of water
    4. Do a HASfit workout
    5. Eat fully raw vegan

    Quite the list, let's see how I do. Lol. Good luck everyone on their JFT
  • losingrae
    losingrae Posts: 260 Member
    Try having not one but FIVE different metabolic diseases. With the way that I eat and the way that I exercise, I would be model-thin and (visibly) in Olympic-athlete-shape if I were healthy.

    It's not fair. Lots of us have unfair situations and challenges. Sometimes it's incredibly frustrating, but all you can do is to keep moving forward.

    You impress me daily with your perseverance. I am certain I would surrender to the diseases. Sometimes we get caught up in our heads and like I said when that happens, you get are stuck in an evil cycle. I'm brushing myself off and moving forward; and extremely grateful that the damage was minimal.
  • losingrae
    losingrae Posts: 260 Member
    losingrae wrote: »

    Just for today June 24th
    1. log all food :)
    2. drink 8 glasses of water :)
    3. do crunches/push-ups/squats/tricep dips + 20 mins walking :)

    Just for Today June 25th
    1. log all food
    2. drink 8 glasses of water
    3. 30 minutes jogging
    4. enjoy dinner out with a friend (thanks kwfitgal :) )

  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member

    Wednesday:
    1. 12,000 steps :smile: 15,181
    2. lift heavy things :smile:
    3. finish heavy gardening projects :smile:

    I am having a hard time with carbs lately. I've charted out what I was planning to eat today, and it is just too many! Darn fruit...it really throws me off this time of year.

    Thursday:
    1. Pick fruit (cherry harvest)
    2. 12,000 steps
    3. swim or dance
  • vicky1947mfp
    vicky1947mfp Posts: 1,523 Member
    Saragirl2 wrote: »
    Just for today

    Try to not be too stressed out.

    My dad is back in hospital with congestive heart failure. He is refusing any meds to make it better. I think he has given up and is just tired of being sick. He is 89.

    Just pray for my family right now. This has been a very stressful 2 months. And doesn't look as if it is going to be get any less stressful.

    Thanks for being the best supportive group I know. It is helping more than you know.

    Vicky,
    My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Such a hard time for you. My grandmother will be 96 & she just says she's tired at her age. I understand her. Take a moment to just breath & find some peace for yourself.
    Sara

    Thank you Sarah
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