Just for today --- daily commitment thread

bri170lb wrote: »

bri170lb wrote: »

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.

You are a real inspiration! Thank you!

I'm writing this message for tomorrow as I lay in bed. Today I ate well but didn't get outside to run because I waited too long and didn't hold myself accountable. I know it'll be cold in the morning but I'm determined to get myself out there for my long run. And now it's written down for you all so I suppose I have to. I'll update afterwards.

Love your Owl Jacqueline. A very talentef lady.

sonalkumarsbk wrote: »

This new year couldnt have started on a more low note. gained 4 pounds of weight over the holidays.
And to make it worse cant exercise as suffering from minor slip z
But i have decided to restrict my calorie intake for which i need lot of support and motivation.

So just for today

Breakfast: egg white omlette and fruits
lunch: one bread, bowl of cooked veggies
snack: one orange
dinner: soup and veggies

sonalkumarsbk wrote: »

This new year couldnt have started on a more low note. gained 4 pounds of weight over the holidays.
And to make it worse cant exercise as suffering from minor slip disc.

But i have decided to restrict my calorie intake for which i need lot of support and motivation.

So just for today

Breakfast: egg white omlette and fruits
lunch: one bread, bowl of cooked veggies
snack: one orange
dinner: soup and veggies

shrcpr wrote: »

shrcpr wrote: »

JFT, 1/05

1. Stay within calorie limits
2. Walk the dogs Nope. Poor girls - raining all day pretty steady so no walk for us.
3. Cardio workout of some kind - still trying to find something that's intense enough to clear out the cobwebs without being high impact. It sucks. I guess I'm stuck with the elliptical until I figure it out Elliptical it was - 45 minutes with 20 minutes of intervals
4. Go try to find some swimwear suitable for exercise swimming instead of just lounging-around-by-the-pool swimming. Sports Authority or REI are likely my best bets around here. I wonder if I'm going to have to find someone to teach me correct form and technique for swimming laps. Hmm. Found some swim shorts and a tank at Target.

JFT, 1/06

1. Stay within calorie limits
2. Walk the dogs, weather permitting
3. Strength workout: Lean Circuit 2
4. No alcohol

47Jacqueline wrote: »

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.

Beautiful

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.

JFT Fri 8 Jan
1. Prelog/follow through/90+ minutes exercise/8500+ steps/8 cups liquid.
2. Write 3 pages. January goal: write 3 pages every morning.
3. Work 15 minutes on my anthology.
4. Prep for Parchment Craft this afternoon.
5. De-clutter kitchen.


@Elaine352962 You have a lot on your plate, Hun! Kudos for your positive attitude!

@bri170lb Congrats on your amazing loss in 2015. Only 9lbs short of your century for the year is fabulous.

@47Jacqueline Love the owl. You have a lively style.

ruby70 wrote: »

ruby70 wrote: »

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

One day at a time, you can make this happen. You said it yourself. Focus on your accomplishments. This group will help!

Just for Today
1. Drink the full bottle of water, I fill up every morning at work (I do great at home on my water)
2. Stick with my eating plan
3. Take the stairs at work

Elaine352962 wrote: »

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.

Have a good day everyone.

Elaine352962
Hope you are able to take some time for yourself to do the things you enjoy. Sometimes we spread ourselves so thin caring for others.

To do:
- Put laundry away (ugh)
- Walk at least 2 miles
- bake homemade bread (my first time!)
- yoga/pilates
- log EVERYTHING

shrcpr wrote: »

JFT, 1/07

1. Stay within calorie limits
2. Walk the dogs
3. Cardio workout Elliptical, 45 minutes
4. No alcohol

JFT, 10/08

1. Stay within calorie limits
2. Walk the dogs
3. Strength workout: Lean Circuit 3
4. >10k steps
5. No alcohol

beckyhunnable wrote: »

Just for Today Jan 5/16
1. 75 oz water
2. Track everything
3. Wear my fitbit
4. Load up on veggies & protein at dinner at mum's, save room for a nibble of dessert & no pre-dinner snacks

Just for Today Jan 8/16
1. 75 oz water
2. Track everything
3. Wear my Fitbit
4. Don't fall off the wagon tonight just cuz it's Friday night

My husband asked me last night if when I set my "100 pounds in 1 year goal" I really thought I could do it and if I really thought I could stick to it for the entire year.

I thought my answer to that might help some of you...

I didn't lose weight for 20 years because I know how difficult and painful it is, both physically and mentally. I was not willing during that time to try again and fail. When I made my commitment a year ago, I was committing to losing weight knowing full well what I was getting into and that I would give it my very best effort for 1 full year.

I also knew that I wouldn't be perfect and that I would have to extend myself a healthy dose of grace on a regular basis and that I might not actually get to the number goal.

2 things are different this time from every other time. These things have really changed my persective over the past year.

1. The help, knowledge, and support I received from MFP and the people here has changed my life forever. 20 years ago it was much more difficult or even impossible to count calories, track exercise, learn about fitness and exercise and to get daily support.
MFP is truly a miracle of modern technology and I am blessed to have found it!

2. I NEVER DREAMED in 52 years that I would be a physically active, health concious person. I learned about this from MFP and DARED to put it into practice in my own life.
Seeing the successes of people with problems, limitations, and backgrounds similar to mine has inspired me to take steps that I never thought I could.

I know today that I will reach my goal, my goal may not be the number or date that I set for myself, but if it changes that's ok.

My actual goal for the next 6 months and beyond is to continue to learn what I need to know to maintain my new healthy lifesyle and my new healthy weight. I also intend to use my newly found confidence and energy to continue God's work in my life, whatever exciting adventures He has planned for my future!

Commit to yourself, Just For Today, and then have the courage to follow through and your dreams can come true. I know it for a fact!

JFT 01/07 1/3.. bleah!
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 items

JFT 01/08
1) Run tonight
2) House chores
3) Work on furniture project
4) Work on one of my 101 things in 1001 days items

bri170lb wrote: »

My husband asked me last night if when I set my "100 pounds in 1 year goal" I really thought I could do it and if I really thought I could stick to it for the entire year.

I thought my answer to that might help some of you...

I didn't lose weight for 20 years because I know how difficult and painful it is, both physically and mentally. I was not willing during that time to try again and fail. When I made my commitment a year ago, I was committing to losing weight knowing full well what I was getting into and that I would give it my very best effort for 1 full year.

I also knew that I wouldn't be perfect and that I would have to extend myself a healthy dose of grace on a regular basis and that I might not actually get to the number goal.

2 things are different this time from every other time. These things have really changed my persective over the past year.

1. The help, knowledge, and support I received from MFP and the people here has changed my life forever. 20 years ago it was much more difficult or even impossible to count calories, track exercise, learn about fitness and exercise and to get daily support.
MFP is truly a miracle of modern technology and I am blessed to have found it!

2. I NEVER DREAMED in 52 years that I would be a physically active, health concious person. I learned about this from MFP and DARED to put it into practice in my own life.
Seeing the successes of people with problems, limitations, and backgrounds similar to mine has inspired me to take steps that I never thought I could.

I know today that I will reach my goal, my goal may not be the number or date that I set for myself, but if it changes that's ok.

My actual goal for the next 6 months and beyond is to continue to learn what I need to know to maintain my new healthy lifesyle and my new healthy weight. I also intend to use my newly found confidence and energy to continue God's work in my life, whatever exciting adventures He has planned for my future!

Commit to yourself, Just For Today, and then have the courage to follow through and your dreams can come true. I know it for a fact!

Hi. You are such an inspiration. You are totally committed to reaching your goal and achieving your targets.

I am trying but have glips on my journey. I keep telling my self each time I stumble to learn something from it. My mantra is "If at first you don't succeed, try, try and try again until you do succeed". I will never give up because like you I will achieve my weight loss goal.

@massaoli - thank you.

Elaine352962 wrote: »

bri170lb wrote: »

My husband asked me last night if when I set my "100 pounds in 1 year goal" I really thought I could do it and if I really thought I could stick to it for the entire year.

I thought my answer to that might help some of you...

I didn't lose weight for 20 years because I know how difficult and painful it is, both physically and mentally. I was not willing during that time to try again and fail. When I made my commitment a year ago, I was committing to losing weight knowing full well what I was getting into and that I would give it my very best effort for 1 full year.

I also knew that I wouldn't be perfect and that I would have to extend myself a healthy dose of grace on a regular basis and that I might not actually get to the number goal.

2 things are different this time from every other time. These things have really changed my persective over the past year.

1. The help, knowledge, and support I received from MFP and the people here has changed my life forever. 20 years ago it was much more difficult or even impossible to count calories, track exercise, learn about fitness and exercise and to get daily support.
MFP is truly a miracle of modern technology and I am blessed to have found it!

2. I NEVER DREAMED in 52 years that I would be a physically active, health concious person. I learned about this from MFP and DARED to put it into practice in my own life.
Seeing the successes of people with problems, limitations, and backgrounds similar to mine has inspired me to take steps that I never thought I could.

I know today that I will reach my goal, my goal may not be the number or date that I set for myself, but if it changes that's ok.

My actual goal for the next 6 months and beyond is to continue to learn what I need to know to maintain my new healthy lifesyle and my new healthy weight. I also intend to use my newly found confidence and energy to continue God's work in my life, whatever exciting adventures He has planned for my future!

Commit to yourself, Just For Today, and then have the courage to follow through and your dreams can come true. I know it for a fact!

Hi. You are such an inspiration. You are totally committed to reaching your goal and achieving your targets.

I am trying but have glips on my journey. I keep telling my self each time I stumble to learn something from it. My mantra is "If at first you don't succeed, try, try and try again until you do succeed". I will never give up because like you I will achieve my weight loss goal.

Thank you for your testimony! It's just what I need ed to hear! Blessings to you!