Just for today --- daily commitment thread

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!

Just For Today: 1-9-16
1. Ab Routine
2. 30lbs Routine
3. 1200-1300 calories
4. Food Window 4:30PM-8:30PM

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...

...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!

As I read your post, it was as if you were speaking my own thoughts on the past year. Thank you so much for putting into words what so many of us feel about the people on this site.

Also a personal thanks to you. Your forbearance and dedication on this thread has helped me to focus on what has to be done every day to stay as fit and healthy as possible. It has inspired me to stay strong and change my attitudes so that success in this endeavour is inevitable and permanent for me.

@Elaine352962 Self-belief is a powerful emotion. Never give up on yourself. You deserve the success.

JFT Fri 8 Jan
1. Prelog/follow through/90+ minutes exercise/8500+ steps/8 cups liquid. I built this routine up day by day by posting here.
2. Write 3 pages. January goal: write 3 pages every morning.
3. Work 15 minutes on my anthology. I wrote the foreword and bio for my anthology today.
4. Prep for Parchment Craft this afternoon. we had a good turnout and an excellent afternoon of chat and crafting.
5. De-clutter kitchen. The kitchen was sparkling when I finished.

JFT Sat 9 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. Local shopping for provisions.
5. Go,out with my younger daughter for some quality time. We may meet up with my elder daughter later.
6. Resist being my own worst critic.

47Jacqueline wrote: »

47Jacqueline wrote: »

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

^The cat has mites

Will check in tomorrow.

JFT Saturday 1/9/16
1) Fix chain in bike + short ride
2) Shower
3) Figure out soft food I can eat

JFT I Will log my food and stick to my calories.
I will enjoy the day with some dear friends
I will not over eat!

Elaine352962 wrote: »

JFT

Drink water - try using a straw it might be easier.
Plan today's meals.
Do 20 mins on the cross trainer before I go to look after mum.
Do housework.
Continue de-cluttering in back bedroom. - I want to move my cross trainer in there because it is a brighter and bigger room and I'm sure I will use it more. The room is also a lot warmer.

Have a great day everyone.

Followed and completed most of yesterday's goals. Still not drinking enough water.

Weigh in today, a half pound gain. Not sure what is happening.

JFT

Keep accurate logging of food, use measures whilst waiting for my WW food scales to be returned. Will drink glasses of water slowly and keep them in view.
Keep moving and enjoy what I am eating and doing. Use these sites on MFP to keep me motivated by all the other members who keep posting on the community site. Need everyones support.