Just for today --- daily commitment thread
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Woohoo September is spring time in my part o the world love it!
Today I will walk to and from work , eat well and keep my blood sugars down0 -
New month, new energy
Hope to get over this plateau soon.
JFT
1. Walk 30 min
2. Stay within calorie goal
3. Drink 10 glasses of water
4. Positive thoughts0 -
Just for today,
I re-commit to logging ALL of my calories.0 -
azulvioleta6 wrote: »
Monday:
1. 12,000 steps
I know that I had more than 15,000 when my Fitbit battery died...it logged this morning as 11,000, but I had more!
2. Lift heavy things
3. under 100G carbs
Tuesday:
1. 10,000 steps (I walked three miles this morning that didn't sync to my Fitbit...grrrr)
2. dance!
3. no alcohol at dance event0 -
Hi all... been AWOL again. I always log... and truthfully, just forget to show up here sometimes. Esp when I haven't done so well.
First... have just caught up on everyone's commitments, achievements and struggles. This is one heck of an inspiring group of people on here. We keep just showing up, committing and making progress. Sure it's not always as good or as quick as we'd maybe like. And we do keep making progress.
For those who feel like you're not making progress.... maybe like me at the moment.... I've been hovering around a plateau weight for a few months now.... We ARE still making progress. If you're holding your weight at a lower one that is some where on the way to your goal.... it's progress. You're getting used to the habits of someone who is lighter and healthier than you were before. My new normal is 20 lbs lighter than I was 6 months ago. I have to remind myself to be proud of that. And it's just a stepping stone to what my new new normal will be in a few weeks.
More progress: A 'bad' eating day now is firstly much rarer than it used to be, and secondly, often when I miss target calories I have to remind myself that the total calories I've eaten are still far fewer than it used to be... and often still low enough for me to drop pounds. So... a 'piggy' day is now often just most people's 'normal' weigh - maintaining day. Progress! And sure I do have some really bad piggy days where I eat way way too much. And the idea is to do that rarely, balance it with great choices 90% of the time, and if you're gonna blow it at least notice you're doing it and savour every mouthful rather than mindlessly scoffing!
So..... I'm making progress. And so are so many of you. Well done!!!!
Right here and now I am committing to getting permanently rid of another 4 lbs AT LEAST by the end of September. That's 1 lb a week. Slower than I'd like.... and it's achievable and takes me closer to my end goal.
Baby steps. I will make progress. Who else is in for the minimum 4lb commitment for September? Day by day we can make progress this month.... :-)0 -
Wednesday's goals:
- remind myself of my 4lb commitment
- hit net calories to make progress towards it
- notice the amazing connections I've made through this thread... and all the support that is available to me. Draw on it to strengthen my resolve and 'pass on' the resolve to others
Wishing you all a joyful Wednesday. :-)0 -
Welcome back feisty. I'm more likely to show up here than log, so..... That will change for September! I'll join you with the 4 pounds :-) slow and steady.
Just for Wednesday:
Log
PT work
foam roll work
Drink a lot of water.0 -
Today's goals....CRUSHED!!! yeah baby!! I'm feeling pumped! Lol
Now ~ Just for today:
1) I will drink 10 cups of water
2) get my squat challenge completed
3) start my stepping again, how about 2,000 steps....0 -
@joan6630 It's one of my many interests lol. This is my first full quilt, though.TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
JFT Tues 1 SeptTerriRichardson112 wrote: »JFT Sun 30/08
1. Pre-plan menus: work on cardio/strength/flexibility: 8000+ steps: 8+ cups/glasses water
2. Relax and enjoy family visit.
JFT Mon 31/08 I have hit my goal weight for August. Set fair for Sept.
1. Review goals and reset for Sept up and ready to go!
2. Pre-plan menus: work on cardio/strength/flexibility: 8000+ steps: 8+ cups/glasses water 10583 steps done
3. Work on patchwork project I finally got all the pieces for my quilt cut out and ready to sew.
"It's just another Manic Monday!"
1. Pre-plan menus: work on cardio/strength/flexibility: 8000+ steps: 8+ cups/glasses water 10242 steps
2. Attend Patchwork Group this morning
3. Eat only one treat after dinner and have an early night
4. Focus on mindfulness
JFT Wed 2/09
1. Pre-plan/stick to plan
2. Visit Walled Garden in Castle Park Bangor this morning
3. Grocery shop on the way home
4. 8+ glasses/cups water0 -
Day off yeah !
JFT
1. Walk 60 min
2. Stay within calorie goal
3. Drink drink drink
4. Enjoy my day
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I will stay under my net calorie goal moving to five days in a row.
Reinforce my wellness mantra both morning and afternoon
I will work out for 80 minutes today. Going for a walk in 25 minutes.
I will not over indulge in any single food.
Solid day yesterday. Well under my calorie goal, five days in a row. Didn't overindulge.
Reinforced my wellness mantra, out loud twice.
Worked out for 84 minutes including a 2.5 mile walk at 17:04/mile pace
Expressed my gratitude to my lovely bride for her unqualified support
For today:
I will stay under my net calorie goal moving to six days in a row. Will not overindulge.
I will reinforce my wellness mantra both morning and afternoon.
I will work out for 80 minutes today
I am expressing my gratitude for the stairs in my house. Used to hate them, now see them as additional exercise
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Try to get my 10,000 steps. Pulled muscle in knee. But it feels better today
Keep logging. Been at it for 7 months now. It is like brushing my teeth. Great results.
Not MFP related but must dust some today. Hate to do that.0 -
JFT
I will log my food.
I will not beat myself up for not making the best choices.
I will dust off and move forward.0 -
Wow. I just discovered this! Today's goals:
Exercise 1 hour
No sweets
Drink lots of water
Stay within calorie goal
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sunnydee216 wrote: »JFT
I will log my food.
I will not beat myself up for not making the best choices.
I will dust off and move forward.
Hi Sunny. i'd just like to admit that i'm borrowing your goals for today for myself. thanks!
so, JFT:
PT, foam rolling, water drinking, and following sunny. JFT.0 -
I. Cook at home every day.
2. Walk at least 35 minutes.
3. Drink more water.
4. Recumbent bike 30 minutes
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sunnydee216 wrote: »JFT
I will log my food.
I will not beat myself up for not making the best choices.
I will dust off and move forward.
Hi Sunny. i'd just like to admit that i'm borrowing your goals for today for myself. thanks!
so, JFT:
PT, foam rolling, water drinking, and following sunny. JFT. Trying to get back on boar. Not beat myself down for not being present. 0 -
Yesterday
1. drink water when I want to snack - and wait 10 minutes!
I did so much better last nite. Not perfect, but better. Nighttime is my hardest time for wanting to graze!
My daughter, who has mental illness, is worse. Her doctor is trying to decrease her medications, thinking she is on too much. It is so hard to get her interested in anything at all - so all she does is sleep, or lay in her bedroom. I try so hard to stay upbeat, and do OK during the day, but somehow, everything builds by evening, and I just eat for comfort. But I know that will not help her to get better - only make myself worse.
So I am going to keep coming on here, keep trying. While I still ate a few things last nite that were not planned, I did a lot better with remembering the water.
SO just for today
1. Drink more water, especially in the evenings.
2. brush my teeth at 8pm - meaning no more snacking.
3. concentrate on all the postives in my life - not the negatives. No one said life would be easy. We all have challenges. SO enjoy all the positives -- and get back to sewing for therapy, not eating!
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feistyjojo -- welcome back.
And yes, I am also going to try at least 4 lbs this month!! . That will get me back into Onderland! So that is my goal also. I joined another thread to record my weight each week, and my goal is to get back to 199. Somehow just seeing a one in front of my numbers seems so much better!!
I did this before - I know I can do it again!
We are all in this together. And I agree, this group of friends are the most positive, encouraging group of people. We all understand, and are here for each other!
So thank you all!
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sunnydee216 wrote: » Trying to get back on boar. Not beat myself down for not being present. THere will be no beating outselves down. You are present now - and this is a fresh start! A new month. 3 months before Christmas -- we can all do this! 0
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azulvioleta6 wrote: »
Tuesday:
1. 10,000 steps (I walked three miles this morning that didn't sync to my Fitbit...grrrr)
15,763+ 3 miles
2. dance!
3. no alcohol at dance event
Wednesday:
1. 10,000 steps
2. swim
3. under 100G carbs0 -
JFT:
1. Take a few deep breaths every hour
2. Do 15 mins of low intensity exercise
3. Count my accomplishments over the last few days0 -
Welcome back feisty. I'm more likely to show up here than log, so..... That will change for September! I'll join you with the 4 pounds :-) slow and steady.
Just for Wednesday:
Log
PT work
foam roll work
Drink a lot of water.
Great. Good luck, stay focused and keep me updated with how well you do!0 -
Great! I'm looking forward to working on a small, shorter term goal and hearing how my fellow goal - setters are doing. :-)feistyjojo -- welcome back.
And yes, I am also going to try at least 4 lbs this month!! . That will get me back into Onderland! So that is my goal also. I joined another thread to record my weight each week, and my goal is to get back to 199. Somehow just seeing a one in front of my numbers seems so much better!!
I did this before - I know I can do it again!
We are all in this together. And I agree, this group of friends are the most positive, encouraging group of people. We all understand, and are here for each other!
So thank you all!
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feistyjojo wrote: »Wednesday's goals:
- remind myself of my 4lb commitment
- hit net calories to make progress towards it
- notice the amazing connections I've made through this thread... and all the support that is available to me. Draw on it to strengthen my resolve and 'pass on' the resolve to others
Wishing you all a joyful Wednesday. :-)
Achieved all today. :-)0 -
Thursday's goals:
- stay within 5% of net calories
- meditate and stay calm for my dental surgery (root canal... Yuck! )
- Remember the September goal and the wonderful connections and resources I can access to help me achieve it
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feistyjojo -- welcome back.
And yes, I am also going to try at least 4 lbs this month!! . That will get me back into Onderland! So that is my goal also. I joined another thread to record my weight each week, and my goal is to get back to 199. Somehow just seeing a one in front of my numbers seems so much better!!
"Do or do not, there is no try"
Yes, you CAN!0 -
Jft 9/2
1. Lots of deep breaths.
2. Log calories
3. Drink a lot of water
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feistyjojo wrote: »Welcome back feisty. I'm more likely to show up here than log, so..... That will change for September! I'll join you with the 4 pounds :-) slow and steady.
Just for Wednesday:
Log
PT work
foam roll work
Drink a lot of water.
Great. Good luck, stay focused and keep me updated with how well you do! so i'm "really" supposed to say how i did with the goals, eh? 
i typically skip that part.
I logged..... even all those calories that put me in the red.
PT and foam rolling, check
water drinking, check
dusting off and moving forward (borrowed goal from sunny), check
only goal i half-baked was the not beating myself up for less than desirable choices thing. old habits die HARD!
thanks for keeping me accountable 0
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