Just for today --- daily commitment thread

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  • elizabethymartin
    elizabethymartin Posts: 198 Member
    Fight the urge to nap and walk instead. Even tho I really really really wanna go back to bed right now
  • FindingJudy
    FindingJudy Posts: 17 Member
    This is my first time posting here. I love the concept!

    Just for today I will ...
    1. Track everything
    2. Be kind to myself
  • WellingTX
    WellingTX Posts: 617 Member
    WellingTX wrote: »

    I will stay under my new calorie goal and beat the week on average.
    I will work out for 80 minutes. Will give me 7+ hours for the week and 15+ miles.
    I will express my wellness mantra
    I will spend time getting organized for Monday morning. Traveling the next two weeks.
    I am expressing gratitude for the long, uninterrupted walking paths and sidewalks. Over a three mile walk yesterday, crossing only three roads and five or six side streets.

    Great day yesterday

    Under my new calorie goal and beat the week for the average.
    Worked out for 93 minutes including a 3.05 mile walk and an even faster 16:04/mile pace.
    Expressed my wellness mantra and hit the ground running.

    For today:

    I will stay under my new calorie goal.
    I will work out for 40 minutes.
    I will express my wellness mantra.
    On the road 7 of the next 10 nights. Focus...
    I am expressing gratitude that I do have some healthy eating habits. Love yogurt for breakfast and have always been a big fan of oatmeal with fruit. Makes it easier to have these as "go to's."
  • aerochic42
    aerochic42 Posts: 843 Member
    Weight loss is still working, but I need to get back to the fitness part of things. So JFT Monday
    1. Brush/floss before bed
    2. evening walk of at least 30 minutes.
  • jenean52
    jenean52 Posts: 80 Member
    Another Monday
    JFT
    1. Work on positive attitude
    2. Cycle 30 min
    3. Drink 8 glasses of water
    4. Work on more protein
  • sunnydee216
    sunnydee216 Posts: 110 Member
    JFT
    Stay under my calorie goal.
    Don't eat my exercise calories.
    Drink more water.
    Do some foam rolling. Hips have been very sore for a while.
  • elizabethymartin
    elizabethymartin Posts: 198 Member
    WellingTX wrote: »
    WellingTX wrote: »

    I will stay under my new calorie goal and beat the week on average.
    I will work out for 80 minutes. Will give me 7+ hours for the week and 15+ miles.
    I will express my wellness mantra
    I will spend time getting organized for Monday morning. Traveling the next two weeks.
    I am expressing gratitude for the long, uninterrupted walking paths and sidewalks. Over a three mile walk yesterday, crossing only three roads and five or six side streets.

    Great day yesterday

    Under my new calorie goal and beat the week for the average.
    Worked out for 93 minutes including a 3.05 mile walk and an even faster 16:04/mile pace.
    Expressed my wellness mantra and hit the ground running.

    For today:

    I will stay under my new calorie goal.
    I will work out for 40 minutes.
    I will express my wellness mantra.
    On the road 7 of the next 10 nights. Focus...
    I am expressing gratitude that I do have some healthy eating habits. Love yogurt for breakfast and have always been a big fan of oatmeal with fruit. Makes it easier to have these as "go to's."

    What r ur mantras if u don't mind sharing?
  • shrcpr
    shrcpr Posts: 885 Member
    Saragirl2 wrote: »
    Lost 2 lbs this past week. It's funny, when I'm so strict with my calories, eating healthy & exercising daily, I feel like my loss should be more around 5lbs (which is not practical). For me, weighing 1x a week has eliminated some of the negative feelings I have towards the scale. We had a big church picnic yesterday that I was proud of myself for not overindulging.

    JFT
    stay focused
    Pretrack
    Be prepared for promotion meeting.
    Plan suppers for the week.
    Journals
    Walk/Pilates

    Have a great Monday everyone.



    Nice job on the 2 pounds and getting through the picnic!
  • shrcpr
    shrcpr Posts: 885 Member
    shrcpr wrote: »
    Commitments met for yesterday. Had my Mounds bar (so good) and didn't eat anything except what I brought and had planned. Lots of activity yesterday so came in well under my calorie limit even with the extra treat.

    JFT 9/20
    1. Rest day - my muscles need some recovery time!
    2. Stay within 100-200 calories of my limit for today - no workout today so harder to stay strictly within but I had a good week last week so a couple hundred extra today won't hurt.

    Did good yesterday, just a few calories over my limit. Had a nice rest day.

    JFT 9/21
    1. Eat within my calorie limit
    2. Insanity Max 30 workout (week 4!)
    3. Walk the dogs - already done!
    4. Work on remaining positive and making good decisions that will help me reach my goals
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member

    Sunday:
    1. 12,000 steps :)
    2. lift heavy things :)

    Monday:
    1. 10,000 steps
    2. swim a mile
    3. 8 freggies

  • elizabethymartin
    elizabethymartin Posts: 198 Member
    bri170lb wrote: »
    My word for the week: THANKFUL! !!

    THANKFUL that my God has given me everything I need to stay on this journey for 2 full years, INCLUDING ALL OF YOU HERE WHO HELP ME TO STAY ON TRACK ONE DAY AT A TIME!

    THANKFUL that I have lost 100 pounds as of this morning, and that sometime this week I will weigh 199 pounds for the first time in nearly 25 years!

    THANKFUL that I was able to jog 5K this morning and that I will be running in my 4th 5k race next week!

    THANKFUL for so many other blessings in my life!

    J4T
    1. Jog 5k :smile: done!
    2. Stick to 1200 calories
    3. Start cleaning out my closet.
    4. Be thankful for ...evertything!

    This post is beyond awesome. Wow. Go YOU.

  • deescrafty
    deescrafty Posts: 174 Member
    JFT:
    Walk twice (or bike 30 minutes if raining)
    Only one afternoon snack
    Get out knitting project
    Stay positive

  • Slytherin123
    Slytherin123 Posts: 3 Member
    Just for today...
    1. No snacks after 6pm
    2. Go for a short walk after dinner
    3. Work on drawing
  • WellingTX
    WellingTX Posts: 617 Member
    WellingTX wrote: »
    WellingTX wrote: »

    I will stay under my new calorie goal and beat the week on average.
    I will work out for 80 minutes. Will give me 7+ hours for the week and 15+ miles.
    I will express my wellness mantra
    I will spend time getting organized for Monday morning. Traveling the next two weeks.
    I am expressing gratitude for the long, uninterrupted walking paths and sidewalks. Over a three mile walk yesterday, crossing only three roads and five or six side streets.

    Great day yesterday

    Under my new calorie goal and beat the week for the average.
    Worked out for 93 minutes including a 3.05 mile walk and an even faster 16:04/mile pace.
    Expressed my wellness mantra and hit the ground running.

    For today:

    I will stay under my new calorie goal.
    I will work out for 40 minutes.
    I will express my wellness mantra.
    On the road 7 of the next 10 nights. Focus...
    I am expressing gratitude that I do have some healthy eating habits. Love yogurt for breakfast and have always been a big fan of oatmeal with fruit. Makes it easier to have these as "go to's."

    What r ur mantras if u don't mind sharing?

    The reasons I want/need to become healthier. Betting everyone's are different.

    For me: CORE CHANGES. Much more to each one but here are the main words.

    Clothes
    Others
    Rest and sleep
    Energy

    Chairs
    Health and long life
    Assets to retire
    Nature hikes
    Golf
    Ego
    Spouse
  • elizabethymartin
    elizabethymartin Posts: 198 Member
    WellingTX wrote: »
    WellingTX wrote: »
    WellingTX wrote: »

    I will stay under my new calorie goal and beat the week on average.
    I will work out for 80 minutes. Will give me 7+ hours for the week and 15+ miles.
    I will express my wellness mantra
    I will spend time getting organized for Monday morning. Traveling the next two weeks.
    I am expressing gratitude for the long, uninterrupted walking paths and sidewalks. Over a three mile walk yesterday, crossing only three roads and five or six side streets.

    Great day yesterday

    Under my new calorie goal and beat the week for the average.
    Worked out for 93 minutes including a 3.05 mile walk and an even faster 16:04/mile pace.
    Expressed my wellness mantra and hit the ground running.

    For today:

    I will stay under my new calorie goal.
    I will work out for 40 minutes.
    I will express my wellness mantra.
    On the road 7 of the next 10 nights. Focus...
    I am expressing gratitude that I do have some healthy eating habits. Love yogurt for breakfast and have always been a big fan of oatmeal with fruit. Makes it easier to have these as "go to's."

    What r ur mantras if u don't mind sharing?

    The reasons I want/need to become healthier. Betting everyone's are different.

    For me: CORE CHANGES. Much more to each one but here are the main words.

    Clothes
    Others
    Rest and sleep
    Energy

    Chairs
    Health and long life
    Assets to retire
    Nature hikes
    Golf
    Ego
    Spouse

    COOL!
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,065 Member
    JFT Mon 21/09
    1. Pre-plan/stick to plan; 1600+ steps; do physio exercises; remember water!
    2. Clear email backlog on laptop.
    3. Keep mobile; keep busy
    4. Work on Hardanger embroidery/patchwork projects

    Managed all except no 4. We went out for the afternoon instead. Met up with friend at a local country park cafe. The autumn colours are developing beautifully. Walked over 2600 steps!

    Walked a few steps unaided and then this morning I have lost all the post op weight and a further pound. That means I have lost 50 lbs.
    JFT Tues 22/09
    1. Pre-plan/stick to plan
    2. Attend physio follow-up after lunch
    3. Be grateful
  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    Here's my commitment for 9/17

    1) Aqua rehav first thing
    2) Annual physical
    3) Log my food

    I got an A+ on my physical!

    JFT 9/22
    1) PT exercises for knee and elbow + strength training upper body
    2) Practice mindfulness
    3) Chiropractor appointment
  • vicky1947mfp
    vicky1947mfp Posts: 1,523 Member
    JFT Mon 21/09
    1. Pre-plan/stick to plan; 1600+ steps; do physio exercises; remember water!
    2. Clear email backlog on laptop.
    3. Keep mobile; keep busy
    4. Work on Hardanger embroidery/patchwork projects

    Managed all except no 4. We went out for the afternoon instead. Met up with friend at a local country park cafe. The autumn colours are developing beautifully. Walked over 2600 steps!

    Walked a few steps unaided and then this morning I have lost all the post op weight and a further pound. That means I have lost 50 lbs.
    JFT Tues 22/09
    1. Pre-plan/stick to plan
    2. Attend physio follow-up after lunch
    3. Be grateful

    Congrats Terri. 50 lb loss is impressive.
  • jabrams1955
    jabrams1955 Posts: 55 Member
    JFT, Do not consume massive calories in the evening. Enjoy dinner with daughter.
  • CynthiaT60
    CynthiaT60 Posts: 1,280 Member
    Hi, new here.
    JFT: go to the gym, whatever I end up doing there.
  • WellingTX
    WellingTX Posts: 617 Member
    WellingTX wrote: »

    I will stay under my new calorie goal.
    I will work out for 40 minutes.
    I will express my wellness mantra.
    On the road 7 of the next 10 nights. Focus...
    I am expressing gratitude that I do have some healthy eating habits. Love yogurt for breakfast and have always been a big fan of oatmeal with fruit. Makes it easier to have these as "go to's."

    Good day.

    Well under my calorie goal but didn't work out.
    Expressed my wellness mantra

    For today:

    I will stay under my calorie goal
    I will work out for 40 minutes
    I will make good choices while dining out
    I will express my wellness mantra
    I am expressing gratitude for the ability to set my own travel schedule.
  • aerochic42
    aerochic42 Posts: 843 Member
    aerochic42 wrote: »
    Weight loss is still working, but I need to get back to the fitness part of things. So JFT Monday
    1. Brush/floss before bed :smiley:
    2. evening walk of at least 30 minutes. :neutral: Did more housework in the evening than normal

    @TerriRichardson112 both the weight loss and the unaided steps are fantastic. You are doing awesome

    My JFT Tuesday is to squash the greedy selfish voices in my head that want sugary carbs and promote and listen to the ones that know better. Translation: Don't give in to the sugary cravings.
    and brush and floss before bed.

  • Saragirl2
    Saragirl2 Posts: 630 Member
    This is my first time posting here. I love the concept!

    Just for today I will ...
    1. Track everything
    2. Be kind to myself

    It's a great thread. I feel more accountable when I post & gain inspiration from so many members. Best wishes!
  • Saragirl2
    Saragirl2 Posts: 630 Member
    Felt like I was slipping last night. An old habit of snacking unhealthy foods in the evenings. I'm amazed at how much more I'm paying attention to the "why" I'm eating now. I measured out lite popcorn & put away the bag. This was the hardest part LOL. I tracked it... Clothes are fitting better...so worth it! I've struggled w/drinking enough water & have finally worked my way up.

    JFT
    Maintain control of eating/activity.
    More protein at lunch today.
    Walk & weights. While walking listen to podcast "Halfsizeme".
    Work on art project.
    Be supportive to a loved one.
    Update resume.
    Having company this Sunday-start preparing (menu, special activity for kids, etc).
    Sort books for book sale at church (15 mins)
    Read something for inspiration (not necessarily related to weightloss).

    Good health is priceless!

  • crpoll5
    crpoll5 Posts: 105 Member
    edited September 2015
    Today I am either going to start a conversation with a total stranger or with someone from work I have never talked to other than about work stuff. Going to be my hardest challenge yet. PLAY BALL !!
  • chelleb1974
    chelleb1974 Posts: 69 Member
    I just read through a little bit, and I like this idea a lot! It's so easy to get discouraged by the 'big picture' of losing weight (have already lost 100 and gained back 40...have another 80 or so to go), but taking it one day at a time seems a lot easier to manage.

    Just For Today:
    1. Stick to the eating plan I mapped out this morning (going out to eat and have pre-selected what I'm going to eat)
    2. Go to bed at a reasonable hour (not midnight like the last few nights...aiming for 10/10:30)

    If I can manage those two I'll be doing great! The bedtime is harder for me I think.

    ~Chelle
  • shrcpr
    shrcpr Posts: 885 Member
    Saragirl2 wrote: »
    It's a great thread. I feel more accountable when I post & gain inspiration from so many members. Best wishes!

    I agree!
  • shrcpr
    shrcpr Posts: 885 Member
    All commitments met yesterday.

    JFT, 9/22
    1. Eat within my calorie goal
    2. Insanity Max 30 workout
    3. No drinking!!
    4. Banish negative thoughts and focus on how much better I am feeling
    5. Practice patience - feeling so much better that I think I should automatically be looking better but it's too soon for that!
  • jenean52
    jenean52 Posts: 80 Member
    Happy Tuesday everyone.
    JFT
    1. Bike 30 min
    2. Drink , drink , drink
    3. Eat my PROTEIN
    4. PEACEFUL thoughts
  • bri170lb
    bri170lb Posts: 1,375 Member
    Thanks for all the encouragement folks. You rock!

    Oooooo! :blush: After 6 great days (which I am sooooo thankful for) I spent Sunday and Monday making bad choices after lunch and into the evening...too much tempting JUNK in my kitchen and not enough good choices!

    J4T TUESDAY
    1. Stick to calorie goal for breakfast, lunch & snack.
    2. Go to grocery store after work.
    3. Go jogging when I get home.
    4. Plan meals & Prep food for the rest of the week.
    5. Stick to calorie goal for dinner and evening snack.

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