Just for Today ..... Daily Commitment Thread- Start of a new year!
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@joan6630 I mostly lurk, but you guys inspire me. Try a tea! There are a lot of great energy teas (with caffeine) out there. Plus, it usually counts towards your water consumption. Or you can also just quit the caffeine all together. You will have a headache for a day or two, but your body will adjust to no caffeine after a few days.2
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04-28-17
Regardless of the heat, go out with my daughter, because how often does she want to do that - had a great afternoon adulting! Drink more H20 than usual
Pack one box for give away - so hard to give away stuff
Plan dinners for the week. so much failure, no grocery planning at all this week. I was lucky to pack lunch today
Do the hard mile. Dog is mad I did not take her
05-01-17- Organize work desk
- Start resume rewrite - it's 12 years old
- Plan dinner - I got 896 calories to go this should not be hard
- Eat 3 Veggie - 2 Fruit
- bed by 11:30
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mistyjazz929 wrote: »Morning all.
My MFP buddy dph118 encouraged me to join this discussion. She also suggested that I drink more water. So just for today I am going to:
1. Drink 64 oz. of water and
2. Complete 30 minutes of aerobics
I know it's not many goals compared to what everyone else is listing but if I can compete these goals I will be happy. Have a great day everyone.
@dph118 your baby blanket is beautiful!!
I have been active and left and come back..... somedays it just helps to know that I finished SOMETHING. I don't hit all of my goals, but if I don't try I never will. It can be hard to set one goal for the day, two is great.
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@joan6630 I mostly lurk, but you guys inspire me. Try a tea! There are a lot of great energy teas (with caffeine) out there. Plus, it usually counts towards your water consumption. Or you can also just quit the caffeine all together. You will have a headache for a day or two, but your body will adjust to no caffeine after a few days.
Thanks - next time I go shopping I may look for different kinds of tea. But you are right, giving up caffeine would probably be the best. I did it once already - I know I can do it again. But glad to see you here, and thank you for the input.3 -
Saw this today on my FB feed:
Progress requires commitment when no one else is watching.8 -
mistyjazz929 wrote: »Morning all.
My MFP buddy dph118 encouraged me to join this discussion. She also suggested that I drink more water. So just for today I am going to:
1. Drink 64 oz. of water and
2. Complete 30 minutes of aerobics
I know it's not many goals compared to what everyone else is listing but if I can compete these goals I will be happy. Have a great day everyone.
@dph118 your baby blanket is beautiful!!
I have been active and left and come back..... somedays it just helps to know that I finished SOMETHING. I don't hit all of my goals, but if I don't try I never will. It can be hard to set one goal for the day, two is great.
Welcome!
Mistyjazz - I frequently shift from high mood to low mood and my goals reflect that
I felt so rubbish these last few weeks I only listed one goal or two
Today I'm in high spirits and I have posted a lot!
You're always progressing and that's what matters whether it be one goals or 30!
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Great thread!
Just for today- Sunday April 30:
1. Log all food
2. Go for a long walk that involves a big hill
3. Do a yoga/stretching video as I am quite stiff - didn't do
Just for today - Monday May 1
1. Log all food
2. do paperwork- bills
3. make family supper
4. one exercise video of my choice3 -
Right, flipping heck
Cba with moping now!
It's Monday, a new week, a new start
Let's get these goals under control once and for all!
Really gonna exert myself today
All or nothing!
Goals for Monday
- Log every calorie that enters my mouth - yes and suprisingly have 67 left! And I've not exercised yet!
- Get the house clean from top to toe. - it's not too bad, better than it was (Does anyone know if I can steam mop a laminate floor?!)
- Run any errands that need doing - didn't need to do any
- Exercise. (Not walking - VIGOROUS exercise) I will be doing this later tonight
- Weigh myself today. Check the damage - No change!!! Lucky fecker aren't I
- Detox today - plenty of herbal tea, limit carbs and sugar! - not really had the tea. Over in my sugar but done better than other days! Limited carbs
Goals for Tuesday
- Log everything again
- Drink more water
- Ring GP
- Exercise
May Goals
March Weight: 12st 6lb
April Weight 12st 5lb
Current Weight: 12st 5lb
Target Weight: 10st 7lb
Lbs to lose this month: 4
So only lost 1lb last month but seeing as I've struggled with my MH I think I've done pretty darn well!
Strive for progress, not perfection.
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Goals for Monday[/b]
- Log every calorie that enters my mouth
- Get the house clean from top to toe.
- Run any errands that need doing.
- Exercise. (Not walking - VIGOROUS exercise)
- Weigh myself today. Check the damage
- Detox today - plenty of herbal tea, limit carbs and sugar!
@Bex953172: And if you get all that done with two little ones underfoot, I'd say you are a wonder woman! Remember strive for progress, not perfection!
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Goals for Monday[/b]
- Log every calorie that enters my mouth
- Get the house clean from top to toe.
- Run any errands that need doing.
- Exercise. (Not walking - VIGOROUS exercise)
- Weigh myself today. Check the damage
- Detox today - plenty of herbal tea, limit carbs and sugar!
@Bex953172: And if you get all that done with two little ones underfoot, I'd say you are a wonder woman! Remember strive for progress, not perfection!
Haha dya know what, my kids are so easy
I don't know how or why. But they fill out just the right proportion of my day!
Eldest is in bed by 7, young eat at the very latest 9!
I didn't do vigorous exercise
But I did about 10 mins jogging when out with the dog. So I guess that counts!
Dog can't move now after the walk he had today
I'm knackered and done 8000 steps. How do any of you manage 10K?3 -
May 1
Burn more calories than I consume.
Exercise 20 minutes
7000 steps
Drink 32 ounces of water
Take my vitamins
Read and study
Write in journal
May 2
Burn more calories than I consume.
7000 steps
Drink 32 ounces of water
Take my vitamins
Read and study
Write in journal
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cschmitz110515 wrote: »Recap Goals for April:
•Lose 4 lbs...slow pace, so I don't feel deprived and get crabby = Lost 2#....not bad considering the Easter dinner leftovers / candy.
•Take measurements and log on 4/29 = measured & firmed up a little in the waist (finally)
Awesome job! Keep up the great work!2 -
Goals for today
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So I am trying to quit Diet Pepsi, and drink coffee. Hubby has been on me for years about drinking, as he calls it, a bunch of chemicals. But ... I hate coffee! Of course, the news report about diet soda causing dementia early didn't help me any.
So I have just 2 cans of diet soda left, and then I promised hubby I would not buy anymore. I can now force myself to drink about 2" of coffee (which I can't say I enjoy at all ).
So do any of you have some suggestions of what I can try to get just a little caffeine in me, and also things to drink during the day. I am working on more water, but sometimes I just want a diet pepsi!!
My reward though for working out still me be a diet pepsi from McDonalds, but I am going to try and not buy anymore.
Personally, I don't think there's anything wrong with diet soda. It is just the popular item right now for people to decry. I am not a huge soda drinker, but when I do it has to be Diet Mountain Dew. If you are really trying to get away from diet soda and want to get in the caffeine, you can try taking Excedrin. It has caffeine in it. If you just don't like the taste of water, you can also try adding a little lemon juice to it.2 -
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Goals for Monday[/b]
- Log every calorie that enters my mouth
- Get the house clean from top to toe.
- Run any errands that need doing.
- Exercise. (Not walking - VIGOROUS exercise)
- Weigh myself today. Check the damage
- Detox today - plenty of herbal tea, limit carbs and sugar!
@Bex953172: And if you get all that done with two little ones underfoot, I'd say you are a wonder woman! Remember strive for progress, not perfection!
Haha dya know what, my kids are so easy
I don't know how or why. But they fill out just the right proportion of my day!
Eldest is in bed by 7, young eat at the very latest 9!
I didn't do vigorous exercise
But I did about 10 mins jogging when out with the dog. So I guess that counts!
Dog can't move now after the walk he had today
I'm knackered and done 8000 steps. How do any of you manage 10K?
You will be surprised how many steps you can fit into your day, but you have to build up to it. I used to only get about 3,000 steps per day. Pretty, pathetic, right? What I do is increase my steps by 1000 after I have been able to meet my previous step goal for at least 7 days. I will be increasing tomorrow. My new goal will be 9,000 per day. Just keep focused on making progress. Ultimately, I would like to get to 13 - 15K per day. We'll see how I do...3 -
Monday's goals:
1. Keep calories under 1300.
2. Keep carbs under 20 g.
3. Drink 8+ glasses of water.
Got in 11 glasses and I was still thirsty. What's up with that?!
4. Meet step goal.
5. Clean the refrigerator!
Only partially complete. At least I got rid of the science experiments!
6. Catch up on household chores.
7. Spend some time on me.
8. Find at least one new carb friendly recipe. ran out of time, need to hunt for one today.
Tuesday's goals:
1. Keep calories under 1300.
2. Keep carbs under 20 g.
3. Drink 8+ glasses of water.
4. Meet step goal, last push before the new goal.
5. Finish cleaning the refrigerator!
6. Laundry. Boo!
7. Find at least one new carb friendly recipe.
Goals for May:
1. Lose 5 pounds.
2. Build up to 10K steps per day.
3. Incorporate strength training at least 3 days/week.3 -
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Goals for Monday[/b]
- Log every calorie that enters my mouth
- Get the house clean from top to toe.
- Run any errands that need doing.
- Exercise. (Not walking - VIGOROUS exercise)
- Weigh myself today. Check the damage
- Detox today - plenty of herbal tea, limit carbs and sugar!
@Bex953172: And if you get all that done with two little ones underfoot, I'd say you are a wonder woman! Remember strive for progress, not perfection!
Haha dya know what, my kids are so easy
I don't know how or why. But they fill out just the right proportion of my day!
Eldest is in bed by 7, young eat at the very latest 9!
I didn't do vigorous exercise
But I did about 10 mins jogging when out with the dog. So I guess that counts!
Dog can't move now after the walk he had today
I'm knackered and done 8000 steps. How do any of you manage 10K?
You will be surprised how many steps you can fit into your day, but you have to build up to it. I used to only get about 3,000 steps per day. Pretty, pathetic, right? What I do is increase my steps by 1000 after I have been able to meet my previous step goal for at least 7 days. I will be increasing tomorrow. My new goal will be 9,000 per day. Just keep focused on making progress. Ultimately, I would like to get to 13 - 15K per day. We'll see how I do...
Haha I feel like I've had a pretty busy day!
I'd have to be walking all day to get 15K
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michelle1173 wrote: »
Jft 5/1
To do list (yes)
Text friend about getting together for lunch at park. (yes)
Get out of house and go to event (no
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30 min strength training (yes, though it got interrupted by baby so the 30 min was broken up)
Plan healthy dinner for next night (sort of)
Write jft and to do list for next day (yes, but forgot to post
Jft for 5/2
To-do list
Plan healthy dinner for next night
Post to jft and write next to-do list
Go to Zumba or other cardio workout.4 -
05-01-17 Organize work desk - Halfway face because it is started. Start resume rewrite Plan dinner - I got 896 calories to go this should not be hard Eat 3 Veggie - 2 Fruit I just cannot get the fruit. Over on veg. bed by 11:30 - was asleep by 11:30
05-02-17- Go to Sonogram for first grandchild
- Stay in the green for calories - dinner out tonight
- Run vacation accruals
- 20 minutes of exercise
- Bed by 11:30
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Recap M 5/1
1) Another crummy weather forecast, so take multiple stair breaks at work > 25 flights = 35 work and home combined...had lots of trips to basement at home to put away things and retrieve things, sometimes after I forgot what I went for, and had to repeat the trip
2) Net calories in the green? A co-worker is bringing cake (saw it on Facebook) since she spent the day baking...take a very small piece if I must, and eat healthy for the rest of the day. Calories ended up in the red...pre-logged planned meals & snacks, did ok during the day, even with a sliver of the Irish tea cake at work. Errands / putting stuff away / late supper / waiting for laundry to dry did me in = tired and peanut M&Ms calling my name. But I did count them and log them!
3) Find / update April monthly goals and write goals for May = Yes
4) Floss = No too tired
5) Bedtime by 10:30 & TV off = No...does falling asleep on the couch while waiting for laundry count? Good thing that dryer has a loud, obnoxious buzzer when done, or I might have spent the night there.
Ok, fresh day for my goals T 5/2
1) Net calories in the green...pre-log food as much as possible
2) Rain is supposed to move off, cool & windy but still...walk dog after work, I need it and dog will be so happy
3) Floss
4) Bedtime by 10:30 & TV off4 -
Just for today - Monday May 1
1. Log all food
2. do paperwork- bills halfway done
3. make family supper potato frittata with nettles
4. one exercise video of my choice -gentle yoga- not exactly exercise, but good for my body
Just for today - Tuesday May 2
1. log all food
2. make bread
3. strollerfit exercise class
4. clean house
5. finish organizing papers
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HGSmith0920 wrote: »Good morning all! I'm pretty sure I met all my goals. Was even under ALL of my targets! Did my 4.33 mile walk yesterday after walking 3000 steps in the grocery stores and things, so I was at around 17k steps.
Jft I pledge:
1. Stay under my calorie goal. Stayed under my calorie goal, but not my sugar
2. Do my workout Did my work out early before work and managed to get a two mile walk in before dinner
3. Have a good dinner with my parents Had a great dinner with my parents. They were impressed! Made Tuscan chicken in my crock pot
4. Chill out at watch the penguins game with my husband.Done even though they lost
5. Be in bed before 10 30. Major fail. Matt(my husband) and I had a much needed talk about a lack of communication and finances. Didn't fall asleep until around midnight
Have a great day everyone!
Just for today,
1. Stay under my goals
2. Go to the gym
3. Make myself a healthy dinner
4. Be in bed by 11:30(I'm off tomorrow lol)
I think I can do that today! Have a great day everyone!5 -
Goals for Tuesday
- Log everything again - yes, well nearly.
- Drink more water - not quite
- Ring GP - oops.
- Exercise - I may or may not do this. I'm really tired in fact no. I'm 25, I'm young, I don't know what tired is gonna do this soon!!
Goals for Weds
- Log everything
- Be in the greeeeen
- RING GP - set reminder!
- Exercise
- Do not leave the house (I need to rest!)
May Goals
March Weight: 12st 6lb
April Weight 12st 5lb
Current Weight: 12st 5lb
Target Weight: 10st 7lb
Lbs to lose this month: 4
Strive for progress, not perfection.
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@junodog1 Congrats on the first grandbaby! How exciting!
@Bex953172 Thanks for my daily chuckle... 25 year olds DO get tired sometimes! hahaha!
Hello to everyone! 2 -
Just for Today / Monday 5/1
1. Stay in the green and hydrate
2. Get up and walk away from desk 5 minutes every hour
3. Stick to pre-logged food and packed lunch
4. Remember to take deep breaths at work. Take walks if you need to to get your focus back when frustrated.
5. Only work 9 hours. Leave laptop at work.
6. Gym after work if feeling okay. But I did start making myself get up and walk around the house during commercials so at least I got my *kitten* off the couch last night.
Just for Tuesday, 5/2:
I didn't have time to post this morning so I'll post here what I have done today so far:
1. Alternated between sitting and standing at my work desk all day every 30 minutes.
2. Took walks every hour for 5 minute breaks.
3. Went for walk today at noon.
4. Began using the restroom upstairs at work instead of down by us, so I have to take stairs.
5. Ate only what I packed and pre-logged for breakfast and lunch
Tonight I will:
1. Stand up and walk during all commercials.
2. Pack tomorrow's lunch
3. Set out clothes for tomorrow
4. Unplug one hour before bed, read and write in gratitude journal.
I joined a challenge for the month of May called Quitting the Sitting. It's Day 2 and I cannot believe how much I have already learned! Pretty cool...hope I can stick with it for once in my life!
Just for this week:
1. List out stressors and what can be changed.
2. Unpack a bin or box in the basement of stored clothing.
3. Try to go to the gym twice this week.4 -
Yesterday I only put up two goals.
1. Exercise for 30 minutes and
2. Drink 64 oz of water.
Well I completed the exercise but didn't drink all the water. Came close but no cigar!
Looking over everyone's goals I have to congratulate MFP @dph118 on all the steps but I have to agree with @Bex953172 ..... except I would have to walk 2 days all day long to catch up to @dph118. Lol
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Just to update from about an hour ago.
I actually did the exercise, 45 mins
I'm now hot, I stink, and I ache
I was so stiff
But I enjoyed it and will do it again
I want to get rid of that stiffness
Loosey goosey
I didn't really get that much out of breath tbh, but it gets my heart rate up and makes me sweat so that's enough to get back in the swing of doing it every day!
Then I'll find something a bit more challenging
@junodog1 Did someone say baby?! I love babies! Congrats on the first grandbaby!
@OConnell5483 Quitting the Sitting? What is this? Where can I join?!
... I sit a lot.4 -
May 2
Burn more calories than I consume.
7000 steps
Drink 32 ounces of water
Take my vitamins
Read and study
Write in journal
Spent another afternoon with MIL. Her shoulder is getting better, doctor ordered some physical therapy.
May 3
Burn more calories than I consume.
Exercise 20 minutes
7000 steps
Drink 32 ounces of water
Take my vitamins
Read and study
Write in journal
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Tuesday's goals:
1. Keep calories under 1300.
2. Keep carbs under 20 g.
3. Drink 8+ glasses of water.
4. Meet step goal, last push before the new goal.
5. Finish cleaning the refrigerator! Didn't even look at it!
6. Laundry. Boo! At least I got caught up here, so don't feel so guilty.
7. Find at least one new carb friendly recipe. I spent too much time fixating on getting my steps...
Wednesday's goals:
1. Keep calories under 1300.
2. Keep carbs under 20 g.
3. Drink 8+ glasses of water.
4. Meet step goal: 9,000.
5. Weigh-in I weighed myself this morning and I was down 2.4 pounds this week! Hooray!
Goals for May:
1. Lose 5 pounds. Down 2.4, 2.6 to go.
2. Build up to 10K steps per day. Progressing, increased to 9,000 this week.
3. Incorporate strength training at least 3 days/week. Haven't even started this one yet.
Today is a really busy day, so I kept my goals pretty light today. Right now, I am just focusing on getting those steps in. I think it is really helping me with my weight loss. I am avoiding the strength training, not good. I did actually hunt for my hand weights yesterday, but couldn't find them. Is it bad to say I was relieved?
Hope you all have a great day!4
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