Daily Commitment Thread for 2020 -- JUST FOR TODAY

Hey when will a final count come in for the US election?
Do you find out at midnight or something or is it as soon as either person hits 270 votes?

sarah74_vt wrote: »

I've been away from this discussion for a LONG time now, but I need to get back on track. Coming to this thread daily helped me SO much before...just adding my daily post and reading other's posts and comments helped keep me motivated.

I had lost about 50 lbs, but have gained back 25. I'm trying not to beat myself up over it, but honestly that's been hard. I used to go to the gym daily, but now I just can't get myself to go. I need to get back on track and move forward. Joining back in on this thread is my first step.

So JFT (11/2/20):

Log all my food
Go for a walk
Drink 40 oz water
Take my vitamins!

Sarah!!!!! YOU'RE BACK! So happy to see you! Don't beat yourself up! You're still down 25 lbs! You'll get the other back off. I've been on this thread since Joan started it in 2015, and I've gained a little bit every year, but have worked through so many other emotional, stressful life things by coming here and I think I'm finally in a place where I'm ready to really focus and drop the weight. I have been MIA off and on this year, so I'm trying to get back in the habit of coming daily again. This year has been a doozy for everyone I think! (((HUGS)))

We've got this!

@mytime6630 My story in a couple of paragraphs...

I have been with you since 2015! If I remember correctly, I think @bookmeister86 has too?

My story is that I have been struggling to lose weight for years, but only about 20 lbs or so. When I joined MFP, I had gone through treatment for breast cancer during which I had gained weight putting me higher than I'd ever been...I don't remember the number exactly, but it was the 190's, and I'm 5'4". Steroids and hormone blockers really did a number on me. I was depressed, anxious and overweight when I joined. When I found your JFT in 2015, I was so excited. I had never thought of making daily goals instead of yearly goals. What a great idea!

I feel like this group is what helped me get through a very difficult time and make a huge decision that was lifechanging. After nearly 30 years at one organization doing the same type of work, the stress finally was not worth the toll it was taking on my life, and I changed careers and organizations. I used Just For Today to help work through the emotional, stressful baggage and struggles and to try to not eat my emotions during that time. It was the best decision I ever made, but it was huge and I couldn't have made it through that year without this group and ya'll.

Now, due to my position being eliminated from the Covid shutdowns, I have decided to be retired 5 years early and I'm on a whole new journey. I love this group. It helps me not just with weight, but it helps me with life changes.

I will never be able to thank you enough for thinking of and starting Just For Today 5 years ago. I have made who I consider lifetime friends on this thread and can't imagine not having it! It's kind of like an online "home"...always here when you need to come back and always with arms wide open!

Well I failed my goals yesterday and was so busy today I couldn’t even find time to log in and post any.
Tomorrow is also going to be an insane day as we are having a team building day. No computer time at all.
I will be back on Tomorrow night to say hi though and will post goals again on Friday.

I know this works for me, I just need to figure out how to make it a priority again.

Love all the stories. @HEGoddard0928 your dishes gave me many days of laughter all with love and kindness in my heart.

ZizzyBumble wrote: »

Wednesday4 November

Log
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Water
Fitbit exercise goals
Happy Scale weight trend ↔️ 0.3 lost in last 7 days

I’m feeling lazy again and it’s going to be an effort to do what needs to be done.

What am I doing to keep busy? To name a few...

November Daily Goals: Week 1
Sun: ✅ Mon: ✅ Tu: ✅ Wed: ✅
Thu: Fri: Sat:

Today I feel energised by all the positive posts.
We all have or down days, but as long as we 'pick ourselves up, dust our selves off, and start all over again' we are still winners.


https://youtu.be/_p_JxDGVqXg

Weight < 150: ✅ (revised from 155) 13 Sept: 152.2 (birthday - DH)
1 Oct: 149.2
18 Oct: 147.2
24 Oct: 146.0
Reduce Fat%: ✅ 29.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2[/s] 23.9
Increase Muscle%: ✅ 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7 30.9:
Calories in the green ✅
Steps > 7500 ✅
Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily✅
Active hours > 6 daily ✅

Positive intentions:
🌟Meditation ✅
🌟Exercise ✅ 🌟 Circuits ✅
🌟Grocery shopping ✅
🌟Get outside in the sunshine ✅
🌟Laundry ✅
😜Daily Chores ✅
🌟Crochet Puzzles ✅
🌟Watch TV ✅ 🌟 Read ✅

Early morning shopping trip. DH dropped me off on the way home to get in some walking in the autumn sunshine. It's another clear bright day today so we may get out again later if it hold, otherwise I will be walking indoors.

Terri 🦄

I woke up early and have some free time to myself!
JFT - Thursday Nov 5
1L of water
Log all Food
15 Mins of Activity
Gratitude Journal

@TerriRichardson112 - I had forgotten about how much I like her voice. Great choice!