Just for today --- daily commitment thread

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  • jennymo
    jennymo Posts: 30 Member


    JTF 9/25

    - do 15 minutes of standing abs
  • jennymo
    jennymo Posts: 30 Member
    My first post didn't work. As I said yesterday I'm new to this!
    Yesterday was a success so here are my JTF's for today:

    - do 15 minutes of abs
    - do 90 minutes of line dancing
    - walk to the dentist even if it's raining
    - log all my food
  • shrcpr
    shrcpr Posts: 885 Member
    shrcpr wrote: »

    JFT, 9/25/2016

    1. Walk the dogs :)
    2. Do not wipe out my entire week's deficit!! Going to dinner and then Phantom of the Opera. Make good food choices and limit myself to 2 glasses of wine - no cocktails! :)Came in under maintenance calories for the day so did very well. Just a 6 oz. filet, a few green beans, and 2 glasses Malbec. Yay, me! Oh, and the show was awesome, too!

    JFT, 9/26/2016


    1. Walk the dogs
    2. Workout
    3. Eat within weight-loss calories
    4. No alcohol
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,276 Member
    Monday, Sept 26
    1. drink water
    2. log all food
    3. go to the gym or get out for a walk

  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,427 Member
    JFT, Monday 9/26

    1. Make healthy food choices and journal every bite
    2. Teach my morning class with a smile and be grateful for my job, not crabby because it is Monday and I'm tired!
    3. Hydrate with water!
    4. Activity today either by walking, biking or at the gym
    5. Meal plan for the week when I get home tonight
    6. One random act of kindness

  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    Between working 9-10 hours/day, dancing all night and using every free minute to work on canning, I haven't kept up with my daily goals. Time to get back on track...

    Sunday:
    1. Finish ALL canning for the year :)
    2. pre-track all exercise for the week :)
    3. minimum 2 hours of Latin social dancing (salsa, bachata, merengue, Mexican Cumbia) :D

    Monday:
    1. Walk at least 30 minutes and enjoy the sunshine while it lasts!
    2. 60 minutes intense Zumba
    3. under 100G carbs
    4. do some fresh food prep--salads, lunches, etc.
    5. 12+ cups water
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    Not such a good day yesterday - it was the anniversary of my dad's death so wasn't too good emotionally. Therefore although I had good intentions, they went out of the window a bit!

    Not going to be hard on myself though - just crack on with it!

    Yesterday's commitments -

    - No alcohol :)
    - No unhealthy snacks :/
    - Stay within calories :/
    - Have a 30+ minute lunch break :)
    - Leave by 5.15 in order to get to church for 6 :)
    - Keep an eye on stress / anger levels in order to use coping mechanisms when needed :|

    Today's commitments -

    - Log everything I eat
    - No alcohol
    - No unhealthy snacks
    - Stay within calories
    - Have a 30+ minute lunch break - go for a walk if not raining
    - Exercise class after work
    - Plan when to do stress course homework

  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,427 Member
    JFT, Monday 9/26

    1. Make healthy food choices and journal every bite :/ Did really good until about 8:00...my evening snack time. Freshly made Rice Krispie treats sitting on the counter that my husband made for our granddaughter and I couldn't resist anymore. Had two of them. Dang it!
    2. Teach my morning class with a smile and be grateful for my job, not crabby because it is Monday and I'm tired! :D My class went off without a hitch and I got really good reviews on the post-class survey the students do. Made my day!
    3. Hydrate with water! :/ Not so good. Try harder. Daily struggle since I don't much like water.
    4. Activity today either by walking, biking or at the gym :/ Does grocery shopping count? sigh
    5. Meal plan for the week when I get home tonight ;) Well, I did plan for today's breakfast and lunch so kinda...
    6. One random act of kindness :) Yup.

    J4T, Tuesday 9/27

    1. Stick to healthy choices and journal it
    2. Hydrate, water, water, water
    3. Get one of my side projects done at work so I feel like I accomplished something!
    4. Go to the gym tonight and ride stationary bike. Bad ankle and knee are no excuse not to find a form of exercise!
    5. Pack tomorrow's lunch TONIGHT
    6. Take Kendra shopping for Senior pictures outfits
    7. Bring a smile to someone's face today
  • shrcpr
    shrcpr Posts: 885 Member
    shrcpr wrote: »

    JFT, 9/26/2016


    1. Walk the dogs :)
    2. Workout :/I got about half-way through PiYo Drench and gave out and had to eat; I don't think I timed my eating right and didn't have enough energy.
    3. Eat within weight-loss calories :)
    4. No alcohol o:)

    JFT, 9/27/2016

    1. Walk the dogs
    2. Workout
    3. Eat within weight-loss calories
    4. No alcohol
  • JFT
    1. Reach my 10,000 step goal
    2. Reach my water goal
    3. Pack lunch for tomorrow
  • Basilin
    Basilin Posts: 360 Member
    Huh, a lot of people struggle with drinking enough water. Not alone!

    JFT, 9/27
    -avoid getting sucked into workplace drama
    -call a loved one
    -walk at least 2 miles
    -keep my sugar intake below 50g

    Dream big, haha.
  • jennymo
    jennymo Posts: 30 Member
    JFT 9/27

    - abs for 15 minutes
    - Yoga for 30 minutes
    - log all food
    - drink more water
  • jtsweats
    jtsweats Posts: 9 Member
    I've noticed in my reports that while my calories are (generally) okay, my fat intake is often crazy high! So - for today:
    • Limit the amount of fat I am eating (step away from the peanut butter!)
    • Take the kids for a walk/run after I get home from volunteer thing at 7
    • Do push ups and ab work - even a little will help at this point
    • Pack gym clothing for tomorrow's lunch spin class
    • Lights out at 9:45

    To paraphrase Yoda (we just watched Star Wars with the kids for the first time) Do not try. DO!
  • RunawayCurves
    RunawayCurves Posts: 688 Member
    I stayed on track within my personal goals today :)
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    NOT a good day yesterday - had a free lunch which threw me a bit because I hadn't planned for it. Then in the evening - perhaps because the day had already 'gone wrong' I ended up eating the crisps I bought yesterday because 'when they're done they're done'. Two lessons to learn from this:

    - I have to be prepared for unexpected food surprises and not automatically give up when (or after) being confronted by them
    - If I end up with fattening food in the house, I shouldn't just eat it to 'get it out of the way' but should hide it and save it (or let boyfriend eat it!)

    Yesterday's commitments -

    - Log everything I eat :)
    - No alcohol :/ Alcohol was accompanied by gin so need to have another no booze day instead
    - No unhealthy snacks :/
    - Stay within calories :/
    - Have a 30+ minute lunch break - go for a walk if not raining :/ Lunchtime meeting prevented this
    - Exercise class after work :)
    - Plan when to do stress course homework :| haven't really planned properly, but have put a reminder in calendar for Sat a.m.

    Today's commitments - going to a friend's for dinner:

    - Log everything I eat AT THE TIME
    - No unhealthy snacks
    - do not let / encourage friend to make massive portions
    - take fruit to eat for pudding
    - drink a sugar-free drink for every alcoholic drink
    - Have a 30+ minute lunch break - go outside
    - Exercise class after work


  • shrcpr
    shrcpr Posts: 885 Member
    shrcpr wrote: »
    JFT, 9/27/2016

    1. Walk the dogs :)
    2. Workout :)P90x3 Isometrix (gad, I hate that workout) + 45m on the elliptical
    3. Eat within weight-loss calories :)
    4. No alcohol o:)

    JFT, 9/28/2016

    1. Walk the dogs
    2. Workout
    3. Eat within weight-loss calories
    4. No alcohol

    So, I'm not loving this workout program I'm doing so considering stopping it and doing something else. It's no fun working out when you hate every minute.
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,427 Member
    J4T, Tuesday 9/27

    1. Stick to healthy choices and journal it ;) Well, I journaled and was MOSTLY healthy.
    2. Hydrate, water, water, water :s HUGE failure.
    3. Get one of my side projects done at work so I feel like I accomplished something! :/ Had to put out fires in the office all day so didn't get this done...unavoidable.
    4. Go to the gym tonight and ride stationary bike. Bad ankle and knee are no excuse not to find a form of exercise! ;) Does taking your 17 yo granddaughter to the mall shopping count?
    5. Pack tomorrow's lunch TONIGHT :)
    6. Take Kendra shopping for Senior pictures outfits :)
    7. Bring a smile to someone's face today
    :)

    J4T, Wednesday, 9/28

    1. Healthy choices
    2. Journal
    3. HYDRATE
    4. Activity
    5. Finish up some handouts for class
    6. One random act of kindness
  • vargaskmfp
    vargaskmfp Posts: 12 Member
    JFT, 28/9/2016
    1. Stay hydrated.
    2. Stay under calorie goal.
    3. Go for a walk.
    4. No added sugars.
  • Raptor2763
    Raptor2763 Posts: 387 Member
    I know what I'm supposed to do. Just do it for one day. Just once. Tomorrow is another day and we'll deal with it then. For right now, however, do what you're supposed to.
  • jennymo
    jennymo Posts: 30 Member
    Yesterday was so, so.
    Went over calories but got control in the evening.
    Didn't drink all the water
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,276 Member
    edited September 2016
    I like what @raptor2763 wrote ---- DO what I know I am suppose to do. So simple, yet so true.

    SO JFT
    1. drink water!!!!!!
    2. log all food
    3. get out and walk, or go to the gym
    4. DO WHAT I AM SUPPOSE TO DO

    Another nite of not getting to sleep until 3am, so I am exhausted. Worrying about my daughter, too much to do, leads to unhealthy eating. I had bought some ice cream sandwich bars because they were on sale. I know not to do this, because I eat them until they are gone. It is just not worth buying them.


    I want to try and make a challenge to you all about water. I know I for one struggle with drinking enough water. Would anyone like to join me, in challenging ourselves to drink at least 6 glasses of water a day, and posting it here?
    I know water helps us to lose weight, keeps us hydrated, and makes us feel better. So anyone want to join me in this challenge?

    Tomorrow I will post how many glasses of water I drank - love to challenge each of you that struggle with water. Also, those of you who are able to drink water - what helps you in this?
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,276 Member
    I stayed on track within my personal goals today :)

    great job! One day at a time!
  • peaceout_aly
    peaceout_aly Posts: 2,018 Member
    edited September 2016
    Just for today:
    1. Push through the leftover soreness and crush power leg day
    2. Meet all protein and calorie goals guiltlessly - it's bulking season, it's okay to refeed your body
    3. Make time for family. Even if it means cutting sets down to 3 instead of 4.

    Just for tomorrow:
    1. Hit the gym early and smash 25-minutes of cardio, plus abs and arms
    2. Clean the house without being a crazy person even though you're gonna be exhausted after that 5AM wake-up call (plus commute and work)
  • PhedraJD
    PhedraJD Posts: 1,392 Member
    @joan6630 I usually don't have a problem getting my water in, but the BF does. Here are somethings that can help:

    Large container with the total amount of water you want to drink in it. (then you can see how much you have to drink.)

    Buy flavoring for the water, such as Mio, Crystal light, or other flavoring.

    Get a water bottle with an infuser in it, add fruit for a light flavoring.

    Consider other options for hydrating, such as a decaf (Or caffeinated) tea.

    Drink water at the same time everyday, making it a habit. As soon as you get up drink a glass of water, before you work out drink two glasses, drink another one when you are finished, on your way to work drink a glass, break time drink a glass, lunch drink two. You do this enough it will be a habit, and certain actions will trigger you to drink.

    Hope you guys find this helpful.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,276 Member
    jdelaroy wrote: »
    @joan6630 I usually don't have a problem getting my water in, but the BF does. Here are somethings that can help:

    Large container with the total amount of water you want to drink in it. (then you can see how much you have to drink.)

    Buy flavoring for the water, such as Mio, Crystal light, or other flavoring.

    Get a water bottle with an infuser in it, add fruit for a light flavoring.

    Consider other options for hydrating, such as a decaf (Or caffeinated) tea.

    Drink water at the same time everyday, making it a habit. As soon as you get up drink a glass of water, before you work out drink two glasses, drink another one when you are finished, on your way to work drink a glass, break time drink a glass, lunch drink two. You do this enough it will be a habit, and certain actions will trigger you to drink.

    Hope you guys find this helpful.

    Thank you! I will try that. I like the idea of making it a habit!
  • cass0314
    cass0314 Posts: 39 Member
    My first time posting in this thread! I LOVE this concept- it's what I've been following for the 5.5 weeks and I've lost 12.7lbs. :)

    That being said, my goals for today are:
    -1 gallon of water (I'm 3/4 of the way there!)
    -Keep both breakfast and lunch smaller so I can enjoy a salad and a drink out with a close family member tonight (looking good! almost 1000 calories left going into late afternoon)
    -Get to bed before midnight (we'll see how that goes... I'm a terrible bedtime person)
  • christyallison69
    christyallison69 Posts: 18 Member
    Today : 1. Do not eat not a single redvine on coworkers desk. 2. No alcohol tonight. 3. Pack gym bag for tomorrow am workout. If I accomplish #2, then #3 is easy. Hardest - Tomorrow : get up at 4 am and actually go to the gym.
  • RunawayCurves
    RunawayCurves Posts: 688 Member
    Another day on track within my personal goals :)
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member

    Monday:
    1. Walk at least 30 minutes and enjoy the sunshine while it lasts!
    2. 60 minutes intense Zumba :)
    3. under 100G carbs :)
    4. do some fresh food prep--salads, lunches, etc. :)
    5. 12+ cups water :)

    had Tuesday goals in my head, didn't post them:
    1. swim a mile :)
    2. under 100G carbs :neutral:
    3. do one anti-stress activity :)
    4. 10+ C water :)

    Wednesday:
    2. Weight workout
    3. walk during at least one work break (sunshine!)
    4. under 100G carbs
    5. 10+ C water

  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    Yesterday's commitments -

    - Log everything I eat AT THE TIME :/ Friend's boyfriend cooked dinner, felt less able to ask what was in it. Will text today though

    - No unhealthy snacks :/ Ended up having a big cookie for no real reason other than greed. Why?! Think my motivation is slipping a bit - need to work on that

    - do not let / encourage friend to make massive portions :)

    - take fruit to eat for pudding :)

    - drink a sugar-free drink for every alcoholic drink :)

    - Have a 30+ minute lunch break - go outside :| managed 15 mins outside

    - Exercise class after work :/ Doing it this morning instead

    Today's commitments -

    - Log everything I eat
    - No unhealthy snacks
    - Don't go overboard at free lunch - max 4 sandwiches, tiny amount of crisps, no sweet things
    - Choose a healthy option at dinner
    - G&T only, one water for every gin
    - Have a lunch break outside/ in a quiet place
    - If get overwhelmed with work, close eyes ans breathe (or do other coping mechanism, if that doesn't work)
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