Just for today --- daily commitment thread

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  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    @joan6630 Thanks, Joan!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,284 Member
    Had a very nice birthday - thank you all for the birthday wishes. Today is like my New Years - a fresh start, a new year. My goal is 20 lbs by xmas, one day at a time!


    July 20
    1. Go to the gym :):) Already did this this morning!
    2. log all food :) - even though it was Mexican food, and a margarita!
    3. drink water :/ Need to work more on this!
    4. healthy choices :)

    July 21, JFT
    1. log all food
    2. go to gym (already did this :) . Try and walk with friend on the indoor track at the gym tonite
    3. DRINK WATER
    4. Get back on here tomorrow - be accountable, and do not give up or quit.
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    edited July 2016
    azulvioleta6 wrote: »

    Wednesday:
    1. 12+ glasses water :) 14
    2. stick to pre-tracked meal plan :)
    3. NO GRAINS :)
    4. gardening :) 2 hours+
    5. swim a mile :neutral: swam half a mile
    6. *maybe do Zumba too* :smiley: an hour

    Thursday:
    1. 12+ glasses water
    2. stick to pre-tracked meal plan
    3. NO GRAINS
    4. weight workout
    5. *maybe belly dancing too*
  • frugaltrophywife
    frugaltrophywife Posts: 6 Member
    frugaltrophywife wrote: »
    J4T: I will resist the urge to indulge in bar food @ trivia
    ordered a salad, instead of a burger and water instead of beer. I did have one of hubby's pretzels, but over all a win!

    J4T:
    72 oz of water
    Grocery shop
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    JFT 20 July 2016
    1. Jazzercise :)
    2. Log :)
    3. Kettlebells :/
    4. 50 plies :)
    5. Bank calories for Bonefish Grill tonight :)

    JFT 21 July 2016
    1. Jazzercise
    2. Log
    3. 50 plies
    4. Abdominal Challenge
    5. 48 oz water

    Karen in Virginia[/quote]

  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,432 Member
    joan6630 wrote: »
    Did not do so well today -- but now the sugar is OUT of the house. But the good thing was that I logged every cookie. I did get to the gym, and that felt good. So tomorrow I am hoping to get up early before work, and do 1 hour at the gym!
    Oh - this latest quilt is a quilt I just finished for my dear brother. These are all his Harley Tshirts. My brother found out in Januaay that he has major heart problems - and on 9 medications. He is my only surviving sibling out of 6. Since I don't know what his future will be, as his heart is only pumping at 30% (up at least from 10%) so I was in a rush to finish this quilt and send it off to him. I am making 2 more identical ones for his sons. Great therapy for me!

    I love that quilt! He will too, I'm sure! I am a very novice quilter. I have my own way of doing it and they always turn out pretty raggedy looking. The kids call them "a Grandma Tracie quilt" because of all the missed stitches. LOL! I'm sorry to hear about your brother. I hope they can get him back where he needs to be. Happy Birthday!
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,432 Member
    @wanderinglight - I love your goals. Every day I tell myself "tonight I am going to bed early and I am going to read until my eyes get tired and fall asleep earlier. I am going to meditate and exercise. How did you do? Any tips? I pretty much fail on a daily basis with them all! That's why I don't write them all down anymore. LOL

    @KetoneKaren Good for you! 2 lbs is a great loss! Are you following any particular meal plan or just watching calories and trying to eat healthy? I always feel chubbier in the summer. I think it is because clothes are more revealing in the heat and I can't just throw on my baggy sweatshirt and jeans. :wink: Keep up the good work!

    @tristramtrent I have goals that I NEVER hit! Don't be embarrassed! I think hitting 3 out of 4 is great. I'd be happy if I hit 50% of what I write some days. Today is a new day and so far I'm doing good on my goals, although I haven't written them down yet. So here goes...

    J4T/Thursday:
    *Journal every bite
    *At least 6 glasses of water
    *NO ICE CREAM no matter how loud it calls to me from the freezer tonight!
    *Go to bed early and read
    *Write in my Gratitude journal
    *Spend time being really 'present' and add a happy moment from today to our 2016 Smile Jar. (This can be really hard sometimes when you've had a crappy day at work!)

    Tracie in WI
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    edited July 2016
    @OConnell5483 - Tracie in WI - I try to follow a low-"ish" carb diet with adequate protein because I am insulin resistant. Past experience has shown that once I am "overweight" instead of "obese" my metabolism begins to behave better and I can lighten up a little on the carb restriction. It's really easy to go over my carb allotment. I aim for 1200-1300kcal/d, but lately have been going over due to overindulging at social occasions, both in calories & carbs...so I am pleased I lost anything, would have been delighted just not to have gained!

    How about you? Are you on a particular macro plan?

    Karen in Virginia

  • tristramtrent
    tristramtrent Posts: 257 Member
    tristramtrent wrote: »

    Tomorrow Thur

    1. 10,000 steps minimum - 11732 yep
    2. Practice guitar - yep
    3. Rest! - not quite....

    Tomorrow Fri

    1. 11,000 steps minimum
    2. Practice guitar / garageband
    3. Rest!
  • llbrixon
    llbrixon Posts: 964 Member
    I am posting for tomorrow;
    J4T
    1. Drink my jug of water
    2. 2 loads clothes washed, dried, folded
    3. Shine up main bathroom
    4. Time housework for 1 Hour
    5. Mow back yard grass

    Linda in NC
  • fireytiger
    fireytiger Posts: 236 Member
    Just for today, I'm going to accept that I didn't have a great day, and forgive myself for going over my calories for the day whilst hanging out with one of my besties I haven't seen in forever. Sometimes you just need a margarita and a couple tacos with friends.
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    azulvioleta6 wrote: »

    Thursday:
    1. 12+ glasses water :neutral: 10 water, 4 coffee
    2. stick to pre-tracked meal plan :neutral:
    3. NO GRAINS :( had a serving of corn chips with my taco salad :(:(
    4. weight workout :smiley:
    5. *maybe belly dancing too*

    Whoa! Hit a wall of exhaustion yesterday and did not do so well...did get some exercise and actually was OK in terms of calories and macros, so I guess that it wasn't a total loss. Today will be better!

    Friday:
    1. 12 glasses of water
    2. stick to meal plan
    3. NO GRAINS
    4. gardening/vegetable harvest
    5. swimming
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,432 Member
    @KetoneKaren (Karen in Virginia) I am trying to cut sugar, which is like crack to me. I am trying to do a high protein, low carb diet. My daughter is a Health Coach for a weight loss clinic and coaches me on the side when she can. The plan calls for 600 k/cal of protein and several servings of vegetables per day. I know it has to be frustrating for her when I keep falling off the diet! Hard to scold your mom! I had breast cancer about 4 years ago, so am trying really hard to make a lifestyle change by getting in more activity and eating healthier but I'm SUCH A JUNK FOOD JUNKIE! And I really struggle with getting bored by eating the same things. But when I stick to it, I feel so much better that it's crazy.

    So, today I am trying again. Every day is a new beginning... <3
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,432 Member
    OConnell5483 wrote: »

    J4T/Thursday:
    *Journal every bite :smile:
    *At least 6 glasses of water :smile:
    *NO ICE CREAM no matter how loud it calls to me from the freezer tonight! :neutral: Had a scoop in a dessert dish instead of 4 scoops in a cereal bowl so not total fail...
    *Go to bed early and read :neutral: Went to bed early but didn't fall asleep very early.
    *Write in my Gratitude journal :neutral: Forgot!
    *Spend time being really 'present' and add a happy moment from today to our 2016 Smile Jar. (This can be really hard sometimes when you've had a crappy day at work!) :smile: Wrote my smile for the day and less time online

    Tracie in WI

    J4T/Friday
    [*] Journal every bite
    [*] Eat 600 k/cal of protein and more vegetables
    [*] Begin using light weights in an attempt to tone arms and back
    [*] show my husband more how much I appreciate him
    [*] Gratitude journal and Smile Jar entries

    Tracie in WI

  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,284 Member
    July 21, JFT
    1. log all food :)
    2. go to gym (already did this :) . Try and walk with friend on the indoor track at the gym tonite :) Got in another 45 minute walk.
    3. DRINK WATER :/
    4. Get back on here tomorrow - be accountable, and do not give up or quit. :D:) Its almost 9pm, but at least I got on here today!

    Since today is almost over, I still can try and meet some goals.
    1. log all my food. It was a very busy day today, but take time now to log what I ate
    2. exercise - well, I mowed the grass, which took me almost 2 hrs in this heat, so that will have to be my exercise today! :)
    3. Tonite - no ice cream, no popcorn. DRINK WATER (and well, maybe 1 glass of wine ;) )

  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Well, I had an educational day concerning logging yesterday. I decided to try pre-logging and then sticking to the plan. It actually worked so well that I didn't even want a small dessert portion I had pre-logged because I was full and didn't want the treat. Several times during the day I was offered something (triscuits & brie, buttered popcorn, dried pineapple), and said "no, thank you" to all of them because I didn't want to log anything extra. I think I have found a new tool to help me stay on plan! Also, it removes the taboo of having dessert...if I have pre-logged it and it fits my macros, I can have it!

    JFT 23 July 2016
    1. Pre-log & prepare food for the day (make salad ahead of time or chop veggies or whatever)
    2. 8 glasses wataer
    3. Stick to the plan
    4. Squats & Kettlebells
    5. Send thank you note to granddaughter for ceramic mug she painted & fired for my birthday. It was just finished yesterday, so we met up on the run in Koh's parking lot for the hand off! It was so fun...she is 7.

    Karen in Virginia
  • Budjola
    Budjola Posts: 148 Member
    07/23

    1. carb up (after 5 days of low carb)
    2. cardio 60 minutes
    3. have a good rest
    4. watch some tv shows, lol
  • Mountaingirl33
    Mountaingirl33 Posts: 80 Member
    Just today I will:
    Pre- log my food, stick to my plan, and not eat my children's cheese or ice cream (remember I'm done growing!)
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,284 Member
    Yesterday
    1. log all my food. It was a very busy day today, but take time now to log what I ate :/ Ate TWO Skinny cow ice cream sandwiches, but didn't get them logged.
    2. exercise - well, I mowed the grass, which took me almost 2 hrs in this heat, so that will have to be my exercise today! :) VERY hot even at 7pm, but got all the lawn mowed
    3. Tonite - no ice cream, no popcorn. DRINK WATER (and well, maybe 1 glass of wine ;) ) :/:/:/ I should know better than to even buy icecream, even if it IS skinny cow. One leads to another, until they are gone.

    Saturday
    1. get to the gym later today
    2. clean house
    3. healthy eating
    4. log all food

  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,284 Member
    KetoneKaren wrote: »
    Well, I had an educational day concerning logging yesterday. I decided to try pre-logging and then sticking to the plan. It actually worked so well that I didn't even want a small dessert portion I had pre-logged because I was full and didn't want the treat. Several times during the day I was offered something (triscuits & brie, buttered popcorn, dried pineapple), and said "no, thank you" to all of them because I didn't want to log anything extra. I think I have found a new tool to help me stay on plan! Also, it removes the taboo of having dessert...if I have pre-logged it and it fits my macros, I can have it!



    Karen in Virginia

    Karen - thanks for sharing this tip. I will have to try this.
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    azulvioleta6 wrote: »
    azulvioleta6 wrote: »

    Thursday:
    1. 12+ glasses water :neutral: 10 water, 4 coffee
    2. stick to pre-tracked meal plan :neutral:
    3. NO GRAINS :( had a serving of corn chips with my taco salad :(:(
    4. weight workout :smiley:
    5. *maybe belly dancing too*

    Whoa! Hit a wall of exhaustion yesterday and did not do so well...did get some exercise and actually was OK in terms of calories and macros, so I guess that it wasn't a total loss. Today will be better!

    Friday:
    1. 12 glasses of water :) 14
    2. stick to meal plan :)
    3. NO GRAINS :)
    4. gardening/vegetable harvest :)
    5. swimming :( decided that 4 hours of exercise was enough and skipped the pool :)

    Saturday:

    Woah I am sore today! Not sure how much I am going to accomplish, but here are my goals:
    1. 12 glasses of water
    2. stick to meal plan
    3. NO GRAINS
    4. swim
    5. social dancing at Big City wine bar...do NOT drink any wine
    6. track exercise for the next week
    7. do meal planning/prep/tracking for the next 4 days
  • fireytiger
    fireytiger Posts: 236 Member
    JFT Saturday:

    1. Walk at least 1.5 miles on work breaks
    2. Go for a run/walk after work (more walking than running but, it's a start)
    3. Control my boredom snacking at work and only eat the snacks I portioned out for myself this morning.
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,432 Member
    Good evening everyone! It's my quiet time so thought I would check in.

    Thanks for the tips for avoiding Twinkies! Lol! My DH does the grocery shopping now that he is retired. He has a sweet tooth, as does our 17-year-old GD who lives with us. That is why there are Twinkies in the house! I am going to try the pre-logging approach this week and see if that helps! I've had some injuries, so as much as I enjoy taking walks with my dog, I have a hard time walking very far. Actually, I don't know what's up tonight but I can hardly walk through the house. I have issues with a tilted pelvis which, when out of whack, causes hip, back, knee and pelvic pain with walking. I need to get back to the chiropractor obviously but I'm stubborn. Keep thinking it will get better
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    JFT 24 Jul 2016
    1. Pre-log
    2. Prepare food for work
    3. Work fanny off
    4. Perform one random act of kindness
    5. Drink 6 glasses water

    Karen in Virginia
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    azulvioleta6 wrote: »

    Saturday:
    Woah I am sore today! Not sure how much I am going to accomplish, but here are my goals:
    1. 12 glasses of water :) 14
    2. stick to meal plan :)
    3. NO GRAINS :)
    4. swim :)
    5. social dancing at Big City wine bar...do NOT drink any wine :)
    6. track exercise for the next week :)
    7. do meal planning/prep/tracking for the next 4 days :neutral: still need to work on food prep and tracking

    Sunday:
    1. 12 glasses of water
    2. stick to meal plan
    3. NO GRAINS
    4. swim a mile
    5. try to make Latin dancing event in town...not sure if I will get home from a small trip in time
    6. do meal planning/prep/tracking for the next 4 days
  • cmcmlb29
    cmcmlb29 Posts: 25 Member
    Just for today:
    1. Plan work week's lunches and dinners
    2. Drink 100 oz of water
    3. Spend 30 minutes working on organization of home since I think the disorganization leads to out of control eating.
    4. Stay as cool as possible and hope for an afternoon thunder storm in sunny hot Florida.
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,432 Member
    JFT Monday (7/25)
    1. Stick to pre-logged foods
    2. 80 oz of water
    3. Follow my goals for Week 1 challenge from Habit Stacking/52 small changes book
    4. Read 1st chapter of new 17-day diet book
    5. Random act of kindness
    6. Gratitude journal and entry in 2016 Smile jar

    Tracie in WI
  • tristramtrent
    tristramtrent Posts: 257 Member
    Today Monday ( morning, all!)
    1.Stick to the1200
    2.Get to the woodwork and log the hours
    3.On the bike for at least 40 minutes
    4. Practice guitar
    5. Check back and declare what I did do!

  • NancyCaz61
    NancyCaz61 Posts: 136 Member
    Monday 7/25:
    Get all of my water in
    Eat only "good" calories
    Do some leg work tonight
    Do not procrastinate at work...get it all done! lol
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