Just for today --- daily commitment thread

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  • vicky1947mfp
    vicky1947mfp Posts: 1,509 Member
    Thanks everyone. You all are so thoughtful and caring. It is really helping me through this difficult time.
  • debussyschild
    debussyschild Posts: 804 Member
    JFT 6/25

    Had some problems last week with my gall bladder, but I'm feeling better now. I need to eat cleaner, but figure out a way to do that that won't aggravate my GB again. Oh, and I'm having terrible cravings for sweets... It's driving me nuts!

    So, today...
    1. Eat more fiber and drink water.
    2. Stay away from sweet!!
    3. Have fun sparring at Muay Thai
    4. Get in your leg workout even if it means doing it later tonight...
  • feistyjojo
    feistyjojo Posts: 303 Member
    feistyjojo wrote: »
    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

    I am SO proud of myself today. Achieved all goals and despite lunch out came in on calorie target. Had pre-logged 90%of what I would eat for day and it really helped me.
    I have a busy few social days with a meal out a day for next 5 days so will remind myself that I can still achieve my goals despite that!
    Wow. **BIG smile!**
  • feistyjojo
    feistyjojo Posts: 303 Member
    Friday's goals
    - bootcamp and push hard
    - sensible lunch choice
    - enjoy my evening meal out and the wine I will fully savour during it
    - get as close to net calorie target as poss (may even be do-able if we go for a walk in the afternoon as well as me doing bootcamp!)
  • Saragirl2
    Saragirl2 Posts: 630 Member
    Saragirl2 wrote: »
    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!!

    Had a hard time meeting my goals yesterday but thanks to MFP & JFT, I feel like I'm able to get back on track this time. Life can't be perfect or else I wouldn't learn any lessons!

    I DID indulge in the breadbasket at last night's dinner out even though I had planned on not doing so. I did, however, try a new dish that I'm going to try to recreate as a healthier version.

    JFT-
    I will track.
    Eat salad for lunch.
    Try to fit in a 30 min walk tonight.

    Tomorrow will be challenging for exercise & food as I'm volunteering at DD school. I plan on packing a salad w/tuna & fruit.
    Small victory...Some of my shorts/pants are ever so slightly looser. I would love to be in the 170s by the 4th- If I can just keep going!!



  • ruby70
    ruby70 Posts: 459 Member
    Wow! great posts today everyone!

    Losingrae- I am so glad you are feeling better. You inspire me many times by your posts. I can tell you are a very caring, kind person. I am glad we can help each other. We are better together than we are alone.

    Kwfit- you are such a great writer and so encouraging. We have had a lot of rain too. We do get days of sunshine in between so that helps! You are doing great, I know you can drop those few pounds you gained during grad party. I am glad you enjoyed & lived in the moment. That is all part of the life balance. You cannot never get that day back; we have to cut loose sometimes:)

    Sara- I hope your knee starts feeling better. I know how you feel about the wine, that is my drink of choice, a nice glass of Cabernet is my favorite :)

    Azulviolet- great job on your positive energy and not letting your diseases stop you. I know that must be challenging, it is hard not having underlying health problems so I can only imagine. I am grateful to be on this journey with you :) !!!!
  • bri170lb
    bri170lb Posts: 1,375 Member
    J4T Wednesday
    1. C25K early :smile:
    2. 1200 calories - went over grrr.
    3. Take breakfast and lunch and snack to work :smile:
    4. Maybe Zumba - didn't have time

    Thursday
    1 Aqua fit :smile:
    2. 1200 calories :smile:
    3. Bible study :smile:

    J4T Firday
    1. C25K EARLY
    2. House work and laundry
    3. 1200 calories
    4. Bible study

  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,157 Member
    edited June 2015
    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. :) I managed this quite well. I ate a very light dinner.
    2. Chill out after my hectic weekend getting the house and garden ready. :grin: Once my system digested all the sugary rich stuff, I just chilled!

    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.

    [/quote]

    I was on the go from early yesterday, so missed posting. I had meetings all day and then dinner and theatre visit in Belfast City, then an early night. I know the restaurant menu so was able to choose wisely, steps were a little low as I was in meetings all day.
    But all in all a ;) day.

    My schedule will be much more relaxed for the next few weeks so:

    JFT 26/06
    1. 30 minute Aerobics session.
    2. Walk for 60 minutes at least.
    3. Redistribute all the things we 'tidied' into the hobbies room on Tuesday. I can bearly reach the computer desk.
    4. De clutter as I do No 4.
    5. Keep to steps/calorie goals.
    6. Do it all mindfully.

  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,157 Member
    joan6630 wrote: »
    :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.

    :) My thoughts are with you, Joan. Positive energy winging your way. :)
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,157 Member
    kwfitgal wrote: »
    @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!!!

    Such an inspiration to see all this positive encouragement. It is people like you that have helped me finally break over 40 years of yo yo dieting and return to a semblance of health and fitness.

  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,157 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

    Welcome to our little band of hopeful travellers, Toni. :)
  • 68myra
    68myra Posts: 975 Member
    just for today,
    i will survive. i will be as emotionally stable as possible. i will remember ODAT, and this too shall pass. I will remember that my body needs healthy fuel.
  • 68myra
    68myra Posts: 975 Member
    Vicky, you have my thoughts and prayers too. I am playing nurse-maid to an adult daughter who is in pain, but she will be fine. I lost my father in 2013, but i was truly blessed that he lived until almost age 91. :)
  • Saragirl2
    Saragirl2 Posts: 630 Member
    JFT -
    I will track everything today & not be tempted by burgers & hotdogs at the field day event.
    Take a warm bath tonight.
    Journal & be grateful.
    Already thinking of how to plan the weekend.

    Have a great Friday folks. Stay focussed & stay strong!!

  • ToniHughart
    ToniHughart Posts: 14 Member
    I did not reach all my goals yesterday but I was close...JFT 6/25:
    1. Log all food today -DONE
    2. Reach at least 10,000 steps on fitbit - YES +
    3. Drink 16 glasses of water- GLASSES =11
    4. Do a HASfit workout- NO
    5. Eat fully raw vegan - DONE

    No too bad. I also stayed under my calorie goal ;) so JFT Friday 26th I believe I will shoot for the same goals again but take the water down to 12 glasses. Good luck everyone on your JFTs!
  • vicky1947mfp
    vicky1947mfp Posts: 1,509 Member
    68myra wrote: »
    Vicky, you have my thoughts and prayers too. I am playing nurse-maid to an adult daughter who is in pain, but she will be fine. I lost my father in 2013, but i was truly blessed that he lived until almost age 91. :)

    :)
  • losingrae
    losingrae Posts: 260 Member
    losingrae wrote: »

    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 :) ) :) Actually, the friend I was planning on going out with cancelled, but I called a different friend. We went out for Tapas (I couldn't even begin to fathom logging those, so I chose not to

    Just for Today June 26th
    1. log all food
    2. drink 8 glasses of water
    3. attempt that jog not done yesterday (this may be another failure, not pushing myself yet)
    4. Enjoy pedicure with a friend.
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member

    Thursday:
    1. Pick fruit (cherry harvest) :)
    2. 12,000 steps :( 11,486
    3. swim or dance :(

    Just for Friday I MUST get back on track.
    1. 15,000 steps
    2. Do a real/intense workout (swim or weights) plus dance practice
    3. Under 80G carbs
  • esperanzab93
    esperanzab93 Posts: 24 Member
    Sounds great!
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member

    Thursday:
    1. Pick fruit (cherry harvest) :)
    2. 12,000 steps :( 11,486
    3. swim or dance :(

    Just for Friday I MUST get back on track.
    1. 15,000 steps
    2. Do a real/intense workout (swim or weights) plus dance practice
    3. Under 80G carbs

    ETA: Stay cool! It is supposed to be 100 degrees here today (no air conditioning) which makes everything challenging.
  • vicky1947mfp
    vicky1947mfp Posts: 1,509 Member

    Thursday:
    1. Pick fruit (cherry harvest) :)
    2. 12,000 steps :( 11,486
    3. swim or dance :(

    Just for Friday I MUST get back on track.
    1. 15,000 steps
    2. Do a real/intense workout (swim or weights) plus dance practice
    3. Under 80G carbs

    ETA: Stay cool! It is supposed to be 100 degrees here today (no air conditioning) which makes everything challenging.

    Where is here? We are in NC and it is ONLY 92 today.
  • losingrae
    losingrae Posts: 260 Member
    @azulvioleta6 - I'm thinking you live in the PNW like me :)
  • feistyjojo
    feistyjojo Posts: 303 Member
    feistyjojo wrote: »
    Friday's goals
    - bootcamp and push hard
    - sensible lunch choice
    - enjoy my evening meal out and the wine I will fully savour during it
    - get as close to net calorie target as poss (may even be do-able if we go for a walk in the afternoon as well as me doing bootcamp!)

    Am actually pretty pleased. Achieved most goals. Ok I am around 200 calorie over net but I worked my backside off at bootcamp and have walked over 3 hours and over 7 miles today with my aunt so at least feel like I earned it.
    proud of myself cos I didn't have a dessert at the restaurant. .. cos I realised I really wasn't hungry. This is progress for me.

    To everyone on here... I love reading your posts and although I don't always comment, I am inspired by your success, feel for you in your troubles and always but always wish you peace and joy.

    Keep doing what you can.. it's Just For Today.
  • feistyjojo
    feistyjojo Posts: 303 Member
    Saturday's goals
    - sensible lunch choice out with friends
    - do some physical activity eg walking or gardening in afternoon
    - cook healthy yet tasty meal in evening for me and my aunt
    - stay as close to net calories as I can
  • bri170lb
    bri170lb Posts: 1,375 Member
    J4T Firday
    1. C25K EARLY :smiley::smiley: did really well, best ever!
    2. House work and laundry.... neh, not so much...
    4. 1200 calories - just a few over :smile:
    5. Bible study :smile:

    J4T Saturday
    1. C25K early
    2. Eat a very light breakfast. Eating out for lunch and dinner so I have to be really careful.
    3. Get a manicure with my mom.
    4. Stick to my planned meal at lunch.



  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,157 Member
    edited June 2015
    JFT 26/06
    1. 30 minute Aerobics session. :smiley: did 45 in the end.
    2. Walk for 60 minutes at least. :/ only had time for a short walk today.
    3. Redistribute all the things we 'tidied' into the hobbies room on Tuesday. I can bearly reach the computer desk. :) not finished but m
    4. De clutter as I do No 4. :smiley: I was chucking stuff out like a good'un lol
    5. Keep to steps :( only did half my goal; calorie goals. :smiley: managed this one, just.
    6. Do it all mindfully. :smile: I was very focused today. No outside commitments to disturb my concentration

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    JFT 27/06
    1. 10,000 + steps.
    2. Under calorie goal. I will be eating out for dinner so will need to be careful.
    3. Enjoy an outing with my daughter this afternoon.

  • ruby70
    ruby70 Posts: 459 Member
    ruby70 wrote: »
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    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 :)

    JFT Saturday
    1.) Get out for new challenging route on my bike
    2.) Do not overeat at family reunion
    3.) Try to not get overwhelmed with going to the family reunion. I have over 100 1st cousins.... Large family
  • Rebamae
    Rebamae Posts: 499 Member
    Hello Saturday!! B)
    I hope each of you have a fabulous day!

    I have been missing which means I have not been on plan for 4 days. :s
    But to day is a new day and it will be a great one. o:)

    1. I will eat only my planned food - no late night snacking.
    2. Walk more steps than yesterday
    3. Spend day picking up, organizing and putting away.
  • feistyjojo
    feistyjojo Posts: 303 Member
    edited June 2015
    feistyjojo wrote: »
    Saturday's goals
    - sensible lunch choice out with friends
    - do some physical activity eg walking or gardening in afternoon
    - cook healthy yet tasty meal in evening for me and my aunt
    - stay as close to net calories as I can

    Ok
    hit first goal.
    then enjoyed ice cream and a scone with my aunt during our walk in the afternoon, then pigged out on crisps and dips in addition to the healthy dinner, not to the mention the wine.
    Worst day vs target this week.
  • feistyjojo
    feistyjojo Posts: 303 Member
    Sunday's goals
    - stay within 10% of calorie target
    - just because I'm going to be at my niece's (5 yo) birthday party tomorrow doesn't mean I need to eat sugar like a 5 y.o. !
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