Just for today --- daily commitment thread
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jennibear22 wrote: »JFT wed 6th Jan
After a really awful few months of not being able to sleep, exercise go out - was diagnosed with Depression yesterday. However, going to be positive and use a good diet and exercise to help me out of this dark time.
Fresh air and exercise really do help with depression. While you are out take time to really enjoy the scenery, smile at the people you pass, and count your blessings. Try to think of your walks as a break from what ever pain you are dealing with.
I walked every day last year at this time, just starting with 15 minutes. After a couple of weeks, it became my own restful time and really helped pull me out of my black place.
Really good advice with regards to fresh air and walking to lift your mood. It is great exercise and you feel much better just looking at different scenery. I find if you pass someone and smile it usually ends up in delightful conversation.
I have started walking in the evening and want to continue to do this. I love the summertime, we are very fortunate to have lovely walks near the river which has spectacular scenery and wildlife.0 -
jennibear22 wrote: »JFT wed 6th Jan
After a really awful few months of not being able to sleep, exercise go out - was diagnosed with Depression yesterday. However, going to be positive and use a good diet and exercise to help me out of this dark time.
So, JFT
1. Eat a health breakfast of super grain porridge to get lots of B vits
2. Log all my food
3. Eat some fruit
4. Have a 30 min walk (huge target for me to get outside right now)
5. Forgive myself and think positively about future.
Amen to that!julie_zepeda wrote: »J4T Tuesday 1/5/15, first post.
1. stuck to my meal prep at work for break fast and lunch
2. logged all of my calories
3. ate healthy dinner; prelogged at work to manage intake
4. had healthy snacks when I felt hungry only after drinking water (just to be sure).
5. Came home from work and went straight to my workout (was going to head to the gym; but too many NYR people, so I opted for 21 day fix cardio DVD).
6. Thought positive about my plan, forgave myself for my mistakes in the past, taking it one day at a time.
See you tomorrow.
photoglady0907 wrote: »Yesterday-
WaterHipchick0805 wrote: »JFT
Go to the pool at the gym
Stick to my allowed calories
Prep some protein
Yay all is well and completed for the day!
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I have to say, I am absolutely LOVING all the beautiful paintings and artwork you guys are posting!!! Absolutely Beautiful!!!! And you guys are SO talented!!!
Thank you for making our days by sharing your beautiful pieces of art!!!!!!
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yay to all five. i still feel cruddy from yesterday's sugar, but today was only 9 grams, 8 of which were lentils, hehe.Just for today,
1. de-clutter times two
2. PT
3. SMILE
4. NO SUGAR, NO SUGAR and NO SUGAR! (or flour or alcohol)
5. keep and open mind and heart
We have SO many talented artists on this thread! Beautiful work, ladies!
Just for Thursday,
1. long walk
2. PT
3. log every bite
4. de-clutter
5. SMILE
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Fresh air and exercise really do help with depression. While you are out take time to really enjoy the scenery, smile at the people you pass, and count your blessings. Try to think of your walks as a break from what ever pain you are dealing with.
I walked every day last year at this time, just starting with 15 minutes. After a couple of weeks, it became my own restful time and really helped pull me out of my black place.
^^THIS ^^ amen, sister!0 -
JFT:
1. Make eating plan for this week
2. Make-ahead chicken salads for lunches this week
3. Stretches for foot 3x
4. Stationery bike or TKD this evening (rested foot instead)
5. Keep going on book case
Done!
JFT Thursday
1. Rest and stretch foot
2. Make eating plan for the week
3. Stationery bike at gym
4. Sift through Christmas decorations - donate/throw out unloved items before storing
Just want to add my thanks for all the beautiful artwork Instead of feeling like it's a "job" to log each day, it's a surprise and pleasure to see such peaceful images.
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Just For Today: 1-7-2016
1. Ab Routine
2. 30lbs Routine
3. 1200-1300 calories
4. Food window 4:30PM to 8:30PM
5. Dance 60 minutes0 -
J4T Wednesday
1. Take lunch and snack with me
2. Zumba in morning
3. Weights in afternoon with my middle daughter while helping my daughter, I was mistaken for a gym employee! Ha!
4. Take kids to youth group
5. Return broken Fitbit (I think it's under warranty)
J4T Thursday
1. Plan meals
2. Walk at lake
3. Meeting at nursing home
4. Gym0 -
@bri170lb great job!
I can do anything for one day!0 -
Made it back. Logged my calories. See a pattern I will work on. All for now0
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JFT Wed 6 Jan
1. Prelog/follow through/90+ minutes exercise/8500+ steps/8 cups liquid.
2. Write 3 pages. New goal: write 3 pages every morning.
3. Go to Garden Group meeting this morning
4. Do grocery shop after lunch. [/quote]
JFT Thurs 7 Jan
1. Prelog/follow through/90+ minutes exercise/8500+ steps/8 cups liquid.
2. Write 3 pages. New goal: write 3 pages every morning.
3. Go dancing this morning.
4. 15 minutes sorting through poems for my Anthology.
The artwork is a delight.
@Elaine352962 I love the decorate treatment of the leaves. Thanks for the good wishes. When are we going to see one of your daily goals?
@47Jacqueline Love the kingfisher.
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GBrady43068 wrote: »JFT 01/05 1/4 bleah!
1) Get in a run 3.2 this morning
2) Walk on at least one of my breaks at work
3) Morning run aside, I need a longer run still..so aiming at another tonight
4) Work on the furniture project
JFT
1) Get in a run 5.05 this morning
2) Walk on at least one of my breaks at work
3) Work on the furniture project
4) Chores (the dishes are a-pilin' up!)
Great job!!!! Awesome run!0 -
JFT
Cardio at Gym at Lunch
No strength training today, rest
Abs
No Sugar tonight
Made all goals yesterday but feeling kind of low today. It is day 4 of trying to avoid sugar, eating better and exercising everyday. It will get easier but today I feel like I will never get anywhere. For some reason when I woke up all I could think about it I do this every year in January and then somehow slide into bad habits again. I don't want that to happen this year, it feels like a roller coaster.
JFT
1.) Cardio at lunch
2.) try to focus on accomplishments instead of what I have failed on in the past
3.) continue to read my strength training book tonight for encouragement and education
4.) appreciate my son and my husband and how blessed I am to not be lonely and have a lively home
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JFT
Drink more water in am-at least 4 cups.
Walk with dog, long walk this time now that she's recovered from surgery. Enjoy the sun.
Pretrack today's meals.
Be aware of how much processed foods our family is eating & try to cut back.
Declutter & hang some pics.
Journal.
Seem so tired lately. Need to get to bed by 9:30.
Control the day or the day will control you. Be proactive.
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JFT
Log all food eaten - doing
Drink more water - prefer tea or coffee.
Aim to go on the cross trainer (am) - done.
Aim to walk for at least 30 mins in the evening
Keep busy - household chores - as I go along.
Enjoy family time - as much as I can.
I have been logging food, still looking after mum 3-4 hours every day. - doing small jobs but mostly talking to mum and dealing with mum's needs. I have started going out for evening walks with my husband. I have also been using my cross trainer. I unwind drawing, painting or reading in between cooking, cleaning and spending time with family.
Not always time to do what I would like to do ie have a holiday, go to the pictures or watch a play - somethings just have to wait. If things get me down I will do some mindfulness relaxation.
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JFT, 1/06
1. Stay within calorie limits
Went over by about 70 calories so not too bad; still in a deficit
2. Walk the dogs, weather permitting Man, we got wet
3. Strength workout: Lean Circuit 2
4. No alcohol
JFT, 1/07
1. Stay within calorie limits
2. Walk the dogs
3. Cardio workout
4. No alcohol0 -
abacus93jp wrote: »Sick today so no walking. Stuck to everything else. One day at a time!
I hope you feel better!0 -
julie_zepeda wrote: »J4T Tuesday 1/5/15, first post.
1. stuck to my meal prep at work for break fast and lunch
2. logged all of my calories
3. ate healthy dinner; prelogged at work to manage intake
4. had healthy snacks when I felt hungry only after drinking water (just to be sure).
5. Came home from work and went straight to my workout (was going to head to the gym; but too many NYR people, so I opted for 21 day fix cardio DVD).
6. Thought positive about my plan, forgave myself for my mistakes in the past, taking it one day at a time.
See you tomorrow.
You did a great job on these!0 -
mammaof312 wrote: »JFT 1/4/16: Managed to reach all my goals yesterday *phew* lost some much needed water weight in the process.
JFT 1/5/16
1.Drink minimum 8 glasses of water
2.Increase protein intake
3.Avoid bad sugars
4.Speak more patiently and gently with my 3 boys
5.Workout at least 45min on my inclined treadmill
6.Accomplish 3 20 second planks
7.Avoid simple carbs and only eat complex carbs when doing so
8.Drink 2 8oz glasses of fresh veggie/fruit juice
1.done
2.kind of
3.almost completely
4.did my very best
5.Yes! and then some. went farther then day before
6. Nope, completely forgot to do these
7. All but the bun on my burger
8. Drank one and forgot to do the other :
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Goals for 1/7/16:
1. Not beat myself up for lacking what I need to be patient today.
2. drink at least 8 glasses of water today
3. get a 45min walk in on my treadmill
4. do full stretching after my workout and not cut corners
5. try not to drown my frustrations in junk food
6. no more then 3 cups of coffee today no matter how I feel
7. try to make someone else's day better0 -
after getting over the initial "hump"..... every day without sugar gets easier and easier. as for the roller coaster, been there, done that..... just make sure you don't leave "us" in February this yearMade all goals yesterday but feeling kind of low today. It is day 4 of trying to avoid sugar, eating better and exercising everyday. It will get easier but today I feel like I will never get anywhere. For some reason when I woke up all I could think about it I do this every year in January and then somehow slide into bad habits again. I don't want that to happen this year, it feels like a roller coaster. We are here for you! some people do very well letting themselves have a 'cheat' day or a 'cheat' meal. so they don't feel they are depriving themselves...... as long as it doesn't become a habit, as you say, it's really no big deal. having said that.... it does not work that well for me, personally. my sister allows herself one pizza per month and it works for her. I'm ok with pizza.....as long as i don't let it turn into a total carb fest after the pizza. I hope that makes sense! just my two cents.
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JFT 01/06 BOOYAA!!!!
1) Get in a run 5.05 this morning
2) Walk on at least one of my breaks at work Break 2
3) Work on the furniture project 45 minutes of sanding fun
4) Chores (the dishes are a-pilin' up!) Now they aren't
JFT 01/07
1) Rest day...no run..take a walk
2) Weights on one of my breaks at work
3) Work on one of my 101 things in 1001 days items0 -
Just for today...knew I was going to be eating out today, so just grabbed an apple as I headed out the door this am. Of all the decisions in front of me, I opted for the healthy turkey dinner of the restaurant menu while my hubby had a huge clubhouse and fries. Made myself a healthy smoothie for supper. So, just for today, I am proud of my will power and choices...now to focus on the next day 0
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azulvioleta6 wrote: »
Wednesday:
1. 10,000 steps 10,882
2. under 100G carbs
3. swim a mile did not get to the pool
4. dance around a bit at home
Thursday:
1. 10,000 steps (gah, such a low goal, but I can't stand to go outside in this weather)
2. lift heavy things
3. dance at home
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Just for today...knew I was going to be eating out today, so just grabbed an apple as I headed out the door this am. Of all the decisions in front of me, I opted for the healthy turkey dinner of the restaurant menu while my hubby had a huge clubhouse and fries. Made myself a healthy smoothie for supper. So, just for today, I am proud of my will power and choices...now to focus on the next day
Welldone, you should be proud of the choices you made.0 -
I'm having a rest from exercise. Have bought lots of healthy fruit to eat0
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J4T Thursday
1. Plan meals
2. Walk at lake
3. Meeting at nursing home
4. Gym
I finally finushed day 29 of my 30 day workout. It took 4 days to finish! These last few days are really just too hard for me, so I'm doing it a little at a time. 1 more day to go.
Today is a special day for me. One year ago today I made a commitment to try to lose 2 pounds a week and 100 pounds in a year.
Gee. I failed. I ONLY lost 91 pounds.
Ha!Ha! JUST KIDDING! I LOST 91 POUNDS IN 1 YEAR!!!!! HOORAY FOR ME. AND I'VE LOST 121 POUNDS IN THE PAST 2.5 YEARS!
Still working on the last 29. I am hoping to finish that goal by my birthday at the end of June.
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J4T Friday
1. Take breakfast lunch and snack with me to work
2. Put dinner in crock pot
3. Gym - Zumba - Day 30 of Ab Challenge
4. Stick to calorie goals0 -
47Jacqueline wrote: »
JFT Wednesday 1/6/16
1) Pay rent
2) PT 2:00
3) Figure out where to put my stuff when I get home
^cant pay rent in bldg. evidently I'm supposed to mail it somewhere
JFTomorrow Friday 1/8/16
1) To many things to list when I'm supposed to recuperate from dental surgery
2) Cat to vet
3) Eat soft food.
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