JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018
mytime6630
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Today is the start of a new year - 2018!! And that also means a fresh start -- JUST FOR TODAY. ONE DAY AT A TIME!
It takes at least 21 days to develop a new habit, so this thread is for us to learn and develop new habits, for a healthier lifestyle. Not just food wise - but our entire well being. It is a thread of encouragement and motivation. Because, at least for me, reading goals that others make gives me ideas to improve my own life. And getting back on here, and being accountable each day, keeps us going, day after day. Even if we do not accomplish the goals we had set -- the key is to keep coming back -- keep trying -- not giving up!
If we can set goals for ourselves for JUST ONE DAY, maybe that one day will lead to another day, an entire week, an entire month, and this will help us to develop better habits for life, taking this one day at a time. Your goals can be as few as just one goal, or many goals for the day.
Each day I am going to post what I would like to accomplish. While I post my "Just for today" list, I am also going to post how I did the day before, so I am accountable to you guys as well.
I am always so encouraged reading others goals, and together, we can all reach our goals for 2018 and beyond. I started this thread originally 2 years ago, and it has helped me so much. I have met the most wonderful online friends - and this year, I hope to reach my ultimate goal weight. I hope to keep doing this, each year - even into maintenance.
Anyone can join - and we would love to have you! This is not a "group", so we welcome anyone who wants to improve their life, and reach their goals. We all know how hard it is to change habits - that's why I love this group of friends.
To bookmark this new thread and help you find it each day, just click on the little yellow star. That bookmarks it, so you can find it easy. When you go to post again, to the right at the top of your page is a bell, a star, and a little flower. Click on the star, and it will show your book marked threads.
It takes at least 21 days to develop a new habit, so this thread is for us to learn and develop new habits, for a healthier lifestyle. Not just food wise - but our entire well being. It is a thread of encouragement and motivation. Because, at least for me, reading goals that others make gives me ideas to improve my own life. And getting back on here, and being accountable each day, keeps us going, day after day. Even if we do not accomplish the goals we had set -- the key is to keep coming back -- keep trying -- not giving up!
If we can set goals for ourselves for JUST ONE DAY, maybe that one day will lead to another day, an entire week, an entire month, and this will help us to develop better habits for life, taking this one day at a time. Your goals can be as few as just one goal, or many goals for the day.
Each day I am going to post what I would like to accomplish. While I post my "Just for today" list, I am also going to post how I did the day before, so I am accountable to you guys as well.
I am always so encouraged reading others goals, and together, we can all reach our goals for 2018 and beyond. I started this thread originally 2 years ago, and it has helped me so much. I have met the most wonderful online friends - and this year, I hope to reach my ultimate goal weight. I hope to keep doing this, each year - even into maintenance.
Anyone can join - and we would love to have you! This is not a "group", so we welcome anyone who wants to improve their life, and reach their goals. We all know how hard it is to change habits - that's why I love this group of friends.
To bookmark this new thread and help you find it each day, just click on the little yellow star. That bookmarks it, so you can find it easy. When you go to post again, to the right at the top of your page is a bell, a star, and a little flower. Click on the star, and it will show your book marked threads.
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5'11" tall, 66 years old
Starting weight January 1, 2017: 217
Starting weight 194.5
Goal weight be Dec 31st: 170
JFT, Monday, January 1st, 2018
1. log all food
2. concentrate on drinking at least 8 glasses of water
3. go to the gym with husband in the afternoon. (Being that the temperature is suppose to be -8 in the morning, hoping by the afternoon is is warmer)
4. read one chapter of Simple Abundance (thank you @O'Connell for this idea - something I hope to do everyday this year)
5. get back on here tomorrow ...... be accountable
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Happy New Year, @joan6630! Here again for 2018....Carmela
December Goals / Results:- Scale goal: maintain 162# or lower = Ended 12/31 at 161.0. Had multiple days during month at 1-5-anything, first time in 10 years. Never expected that in December!
- Take measurements 12/31 (Sun.) or 1/1 (Mon.) = Measurements taken 12/31 and lost additional 3/4 inch from thighs and hips...I'll take it!
- Walk Jingle Bell 5K on 12/2 in 45 minutes = Ecstatic to finish in 44:37 and average pace 14:22.
- Walk dog 5x per week as long as weather permits = Walked dog 5x per week thru 12/11, when had slip and fall on snow-covered ice...lucky my keister and headlamp battery pack took the brunt of fall, I was fine, and hung on to leash the whole time.
- Once winter weather forces indoor workouts, start alternate workouts (treadmill, weight machine, yoga, YouTube videos, ???) = Well, it took fall to convince me, but started walking on treadmill in basement 12/13. No other training yet, busy with Christmas preparations & fighting off a cold. Did two regular hikes and one snowshoe hike at workplace over lunchtime. Also shoveled snow at least 2-3 times, while snowblower not working...hubby installed new carburetor 12/31 and snowblower works again!
- Keep net calories green most days or w/i 100. No logging food on Christmas Day, maybe Christmas Eve, probably New Year's Eve. = Skipped logging food/adult beverages on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. Net calories not always green, but close most days.
January Goals Copied from 2017 JFT.- Scale goal 1-5-x.x
- Take measurements 1/31 W a.m. before work
- Win MapMyWalk Challenge 12/29 - 1/28 with friend M...of course, she's retired and walking her dogs in AZ, while I'm walking on a treadmill in snow-covered Green Bay
- Earn > 2 achievement awards in MFP Pure Start Challenge
- Participate in Frenzy on the Fox 5K ???
- Walk on treadmill / alternate workouts 5x per week
- Log all food & beverages every day, including hubby's bday / net calories green or w/i 100
The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday.34 - Scale goal: maintain 162# or lower = Ended 12/31 at 161.0. Had multiple days during month at 1-5-anything, first time in 10 years. Never expected that in December!
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JFT Sunday
1. Water
2. New Year's eve work shift
3. Pick up Miss Thea for sleepover
4. Laundry
5. Brush and floss
6. Bed by 10:30
JFT Monday (non work)
1. Water
2. Studio time
3. Brush and floss
4. Bed by 10:30
My normal weigh in is Wednesday so, if it's OK with you @joan6630, I think I would like to set up my month goals etc. as you've been doing at that point. Have I told you how much I appreciate.this thread? It means I haven't had to search for others.
Oh, and have a fantastic new year everyone!13 -
These are my January goals
1. Lose 3 pounds - goal weight 191
2. 8 glasses of water at least 5x a week
3. log all food at least 5x a week
4. exercise at least 5x a week
5. gratitude journal at least 5x a week
6. get on here everyday to be accountable
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Happy New Year!7
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Oh oh can I please join in?
January goals
*Get up at 5am every morning (including weekends)
This is one I have wanted to do for the last 3 months. Every night I tell myself that tomorrow will be the day I start but I never do. I am going to bed tonight early so I can get up at 5am.
I am going to exercise before work before it gets to hot. I use the afternoon heat as an excuse to get out of exercise.
* I will measure and weigh myself tomorrow morning. I would like to drop one dress size by the end of the month. Not sure if this realistic but I am going to give it a good go. I am more interested in losing size rather than weight but I will track both.
* I will call my gym which I have not been to for over 12 months even though I have membership and arrange for a fitness assessment and a fitness plan.
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Thank you for setting up this thread!
Today: Awareness of what I eat and how I move. I am recovering from a sports ( knee) injury so it is vital that I take good care.
January:
1. positive mantra every day
2. really be present ( with the kids, friends, etc)
3. slow down
4. write down all food and fitness and one good thing about each day.
good thoughts for everyone!
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Happy new year everyone!
I was so tired last night but made it til 2am according to my partner lol! We just watched a load of cr@p on tv!
Goals for January
- Work on my punctuality (I’m forever late for things)
- Start buying things for the baby!
- make an attempt to start logging again just to get used to it.
- Do some stretches daily because everything’s getting a bit sore now!
- Cut down on junk food. I can still eat it but I’m eating far too much!
- Build stronger relationships this year.
Probably add more later! Can’t concentrate with the kids climbing all over me!9 -
@joan6630 and @OConnell5483 has your bullet book arrived yet? Xx0
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Hello! JFT, I want to faithfully log everything I eat. Usually I quit after lunch. Thanks for the support!!15
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Thank you for starting this thread! I initially found your’s from last year, this morning, and went looking for a 2018 and there it was....a new one starting January 1st.
I haven’t used the Community threads in MFP yet despite being a member for a few years, so my first goal to post is that I’m going to give it a shot.
Goals for 2018
1) Lose the last post pregnancy 10 lbs. Ok so the twins are 4 but I still like to blame them.14 -
Hi all! Finished workout at gym. Yaaay! Full JFT when I get home and can type on a real keyboard. Looking forward to a fabulous 2018!7
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Happy New Year, all! Glad to see some familiar faces, and welcome newbies. This is such a wonderful, supportive group, and the more the merrier!
Recap Sun. 12/31 - Brought this forward from JFT 2017...I'm a little anal-retentive.
1) Church service in morning
2) Put gas in my car...hate tank to get too low in these frigid temps
3) Laundry during Packers game ...@OConnell5483 you're so right, they played horrible! Oh well, there's always next season. 
4) Update December goals & write January goals = Done
5) Write five accomplishments from 2017 = Nope, but I will this week
New Year's Eve: Hubby and I had a food splurge, and we went all out with treats in afternoon & evening, even though I did not stay awake until midnight. I did not log a bite, I skipped the treadmill, and have no regret.
Hubby and I have both lost significant weight in 2017, and we decided to treat ourselves (and get it out of our system). 
Once I am back at work on Tuesday, I will get back on track. 
JFT M 1/1 - Canceled my treadmill walk, due to lower back being achy
1) Going to youngest brother's house for cookout, lots of car time & sitting, so no step goal. But I can eat mindfully & log food. After the splurge last night, truthfully, I don't feel like eating much.
2) Drink 8c water
3) Floss / retainers (yes, I still have to list this, to make myself do it)
4) Bed & TV off 10:15...work day after long weekend is always tough to wake up for8 -
Happy New Year Everyone
I also followed the 2017 JFT and did well. Before I learned about being pregnant, I lost 15 lbs
This thread is very useful and helpful for accountability, support and motivation!! Since I am currently 23 weeks pregnant, my JFT goals revolve around maintaining an exercise routine. My weight-loss journey will begin again in May (my little one is due in April).
1/1 Monday JFT:
▪Breakfast
▪Elliptical
▪Stretch
▪Read at least one research article (5 total)
▪Stay Hydrated (still recovering from cold)
▪Clean a little throughout the house
▪Grocery inventory & list (need month supply)
[Grocery shopping tomorrow]
▪Dinner by 7 pm
▪Bedtime by 10 pm10 -
susylizbeth wrote: »Goals for 2018
1) Lose the last post pregnancy 10 lbs. Ok so the twins are 4 but I still like to blame them.
Love this!! Those little ones add more than pregnancy weight; they add stress weight too, Lol!! The last 10 lbs can be the toughest ones to lose but you can do this!!!! We are here for you! Just take it one day at a time and before you know it, those 10 lbs will be gone 5 -
contentakatie wrote: »Hello! JFT, I want to faithfully log everything I eat. Usually I quit after lunch. Thanks for the support!!
The afternoon and early evenings are always the hardest for me too!! Try prelogging your daily food and try to stick with what you've logged. Having a plan before the afternoon may help you stick with it!! When I logged everything first and then tried to snack beyond what I logged, I found myself asking "Am I really hungry or bored or just thirsty?" Before long, I was able to stick to my plan 11 -
HI everyone, I have a grandiose 2018 dream. I would like this to be my best year! I am 61. I work to hard, stress to much, and have so much to be grateful for. I am working with the idea of mindfulness, really experiencing now. I am way to involved with making and completing to do lists. My weight is about 174, I do a circuit training called FitZone, which I love. I would like to be 168 by end of January. My goal is to pay attention to what I put in my mouth. Will what I eat support my best year ever.
I hope all of you have a great year, starting with today.19 -
This was encouraging! I would love to be part of this.7
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Just for Today I promise myself to exercise, eat healthy and be accountable to myself.13
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Always remember your present situation
is not your final destination.
The Best is Yet to Come!27
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