Daily Check In: Are You On Track Today?

Paulawilldo

DW, My heart goes out to your DD. It is wonderful though that she has such a good relationship with your DS and his family.

Shari, yay for the inverter table for your DH. I hope it helps him. Let us know how you do with it should you try it. Enjoy the time with your son. Great that he is going to the gym with you. Certainly going to the gym and your cross country skiing is important to helping to keep you at your good weight.

I enjoyed my day today. I had one sort of major "to do" item that I had been avoiding, but for some reason was inspired to do it today. I am proud of myself for doing this on a Saturday when I sometimes avoid such activities. I had a few cookies today but didn't go overboard. I am just amazed how many sweets we still have. I will freeze some of them eventually, but right now my freezer is very full with other (mostly healthy) items. How I wish I had a bigger freezer. I even put some sweets outside in our gas grill (which we haven't used in years) because it is cold enough out there to keep the baked goods fresh.

shariletts

I hope that your DD can hold on to the happiness she experienced while away DW. I am hoping that our son who is visiting with us will feel refreshed after his time here. We haven't done too much, but I think he is enjoying his time, especially the meals. Food is so costly so many young adult have to shop wisely and don't the extra funds for meats and fruits. Happy to be able to provide that for him.

Paulawilldo

I had a surge of motivation today and did well with staying on track. Not sure where the motivation came from, but I hope it continues. It felt good to make wise choices and avoid my trigger foods. I will try to hold on to that feeling the next time I am tempted to stray so far. It will be a little challenging on New Year's Eve as our neighbor Jane and her DH are coming here for an early evening get together. Jane and I are sharing the food prep, focusing on simple finger foods. I am planning on hummus and veggies, some cheese and crackers. I know Jane is bringing shrimp, but I am not sure what else. John and I feel so blessed to have such dear neighbors as these.

shariletts

I won't be challenged on New Year's Eve lol. I already know that there will be one very poor meal choice- Chinese Food. I am focusing on only giving in to that one meal and will strive to stay the course with all of my other healthy habits. Finger's crossed!

I had a neighbour named Jane too. She was the best neighbour I ever had, and is still an important part of my life.

I am hoping to be compliant with my healthy habits today. I need to get back to be consistent with my eating plan and tracking. I am hoping that writing my goal down, will help me to achieve it.

Paulawilldo

Ah, when you mention Chinese food Shari I long for it! I cannot even remember the last time we had it because John really isn't a fan. I think I'll just have to get it sometime even if John doesn't want it.

I had another good food day....amazing really because usually I would still be in "holiday mode" for eating. I am prepared to do my best for new year's eve with the neighbors. Usually on New Year's day we have the traditional pork and sauerkraut and mashed potatoes. But I am changing it up this year with just some sausage which I had in the freezer and sauerkraut to avoid having leftovers of pork and potatoes for several days. I am leaning more and more to avoiding meat, especially pork and beef. I will continue to have chicken and turkey while I explore more vegetarian options. Not sure how far I will take this but plan to look into in the new year.

shariletts

Hey Paula- curious about your choice to steer away from meat. I have gone in the other direction to make sure that I am getting enough protein in my day so I don't lose muscle as I age. I always struggle with over eating in fats. So less cooking with fats or putting butter on things is my goal for the new year. The meat does come with fat, so it is a balance that I have to keep on top of.

DW2022

Hello! Happy New Year to you both! I am hoping to have some quiet time later this evening to review last year's goals and do a rough draft for this year, which I will finalize tomorrow after I "sleep on it"-LOL!! We will have pork roast and sauerkraut, baked potatoes and salad tomorrow. DH says that he is going to start eating healthier tomorrow-his version of "healthier" would make any Dr run screaming-fatty meats, full fat cheese, lots of eggs and butter and very few veggies, if any. Low carb ice cream is on his menu....that is why we often cook our separate meals. I like/need to get plenty of protein but from leaner cuts of meat. I do include beef and pork but also chicken and turkey. I have found that, if I have a serving of meat with dinner, I am less likely to eat anything before bedtime. That is a big win for me because late night eating has been a huge problem most of my life.
It turns out that DD is going to the home of a family friend tonight. We have been friends with the whole family for more than 40 years and DD has been friends with one of the daughters who is close to her age. The family has included DD in many of their family activities these past 2 years, such as cookie baking, craft gatherings, and now NY's eve! I am so happy that she can do something without us hanging around! She is coming for dinner tomorrow as well as the Rose Bowl game (Go Buckeyes!!). Have a wonderful New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, and all of 2025!!