JUST FOR TODAY--One Day at a Time--Daily Commitment Thread for 2022

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  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,674 Member
    edited November 2022
    @mytime6630 My rule is never go to the grocery store hungry. Prayers for your hubby's surgery.
    @clicketykeys Yay for improvement with the ears / hearing!
    @emgracewrites Slow progress is good... more likely to stick.
    @cgottschlich Interesting about the caffeine. I recently replaced my addiction to Diet Mountain Dew with coffee, 2 cups, usually morning only. I'll have to see if that makes any difference. At least my nurse practitioner is very pleased, she's been on my case about diet soda forever.

    JFT 11/30 W
    1) Month end weight & measurements taken & logged on MFP :neutral: Thanksgiving foods lol
    2) PT exercises :smiley: happy me
    3) Move hourly
    4) Make root veggie beef stew for supper / net calories zero / >64 oz. water
    5) SW calling 2pm ~ we were college roommates, really looking forward to talking first time in months / finish declutter in family room / dust / start setting up nativities (I collect them, have lots) / batteries in wreath & hang / make grocery list for tomorrow / another ta-da?
    6) Floss / retainers / pray

    Very winter-like weather today with temp 27F (-3C), with blustery winds & a few snow flakes falling, wind chill 12F. No dog walk today, did PT instead.

    I walked dog 81.24 miles in November, my longest monthly distance this year. Very happy dog. Only 82.65km (51.37 mi) to reach 800km for the yearly challenge. That should be no problem, although weather-dependent for dog walks. Eventually, if roads become snow covered or icy, I will be forced to use basement treadmill (sad me and sad dog).

    While I won't reach the ultimate goal of 1022km this year, I'm proud of what I've accomplished, with arthritis in both knees, overuse diagnosed early in the year, and physical therapy exercises.

    5# Challenge ~ using my Sat. w-i
    Nov. 12 = 175.5
    Nov. 19 = 175
    Nov. 26 = 176 Thanksgiving foods


    About me:
    I'm Carmela
    Height 5'4"
    65 yrs old
    Reside in Green Bay, WI, USA

    2022 Goals: mainly updates from the last two years
    1) Weight 150#
    2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
    3) Post weekly weigh-in on JFT for accountability. Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I track daily on a separate app (for the visual). My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale.
    4) Take measurements & log on MFP every month end ~
    • 1.31.22 forgot to measure & log (DDS 8:20, quick stops at bread store & grocery essentials, then to mom & dad's for her bday)
    • 3.1.22 (still recovering from flu 2.23-2.25)
    • 3.31.22 maintaining not gaining
    • 4.30.22 barely maintaining
    • 5.31.22 ack
    • 6.30.22 ups & downs in June, but no worse at end of month
    • 8.2.22 up again ~ gah! (lazy in July & ate whatever I wanted)
    • 9.1.22 not doing so great eating-wise
    • 9.30.22 leveling off, starting downwards again :)
    • 10.31.22 not pretty... I can't stand being this heavy again!
    • 11.30.22 Thanksgiving foods put me up
    5) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x) ~ mostly walking dog, treadmill in winter, but include weights/my home version of circuit & other x-training
    • Started PT (physical therapy) exercises 1.28.22 due to overuse of arthritic knees
    6) Participate in race or challenge events hopefully fewer virtual this year ~
    • started MapMyWalk app You Vs. the Year 1,022km challenge on Jan. 1
    • Frenzy on the Fox (River Trail) 5K on 1.21.22 ~ untimed event, per MapMyWalk 53.47 & ave. pace 16:30, frigid this year with wind chill at zero
    • registered for Seroogy's Valentine 5K on 2.5.22 ~ medico nixed race b/c inflammation in knee due to overuse & my arthritis = sad me but good for my knee
    • Bellin 10K on 6.11.22 (first time in person since 2019) ~ 1:41:02 ave. pace 16:27 first half 51:35 second half 50:26 & knees were fine :star: happy me
    • Packers 5K on 7.16.22 ~ 48:48 average pace 15:43 finished 37/81 in my age group (I'm oldest year in range haha)
    • Bellin Women's 5K on 10/1/22 (Packers 5K discount yay) ~ 48:56 ave. pace 15:45 overall 202 of 296 :star: not too shabby 9 days before I turned 65yo
    • register for Run for the Hill of It (trail) 5K on 10/8/22 (price goes up in Sept) ~ reconsidered due to knees on nature trails with rocks, tree roots & finishing up a very steep sledding hill... have decided not doing this year (maybe ever again = sad me b/c I love trail events)
    • watch for other events to add
    • maybe Jingle Bell 5K in person this year? need to watch for
    7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together ~ excellent goal last two years to be continued
    8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states) ~ keeping this goal as well
    9) Continue to declutter bedroom, home office, former work from home space (a/k/a dining room) and basement ~ not much progress lately, at least dining room done
    Word for 2022: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,218 Member
    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm. Just put a big pot of vegetables on the stove!
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,171 Member
    cschmitz110515 wrote: »
    @mytime6630 My rule is never go to the grocery store hungry. Prayers for your hubby's surgery.
    @clicketykeys Yay for improvement with the ears / hearing!
    @emgracewrites Slow progress is good... more likely to stick.
    @cgottschlich Interesting about the caffeine. I recently replaced my addiction to Diet Mountain Dew with coffee, 2 cups, usually morning only. I'll have to see if that makes any difference. At least my nurse practitioner is very pleased, she's been on my case about diet soda forever.

    JFT 11/30 W
    1) Month end weight & measurements taken & logged on MFP :neutral: Thanksgiving foods lol
    2) PT exercises :smiley: happy me
    3) Move hourly
    4) Make root veggie beef stew for supper / net calories zero / >64 oz. water
    5) SW calling 2pm ~ we were college roommates, really looking forward to talking first time in months / finish declutter in family room / dust / start setting up nativities (I collect them, have lots) / batteries in wreath & hang / make grocery list for tomorrow / another ta-da?
    6) Floss / retainers / pray

    Very winter-like weather today with temp 27F (-3C), with blustery winds & a few snow flakes falling, wind chill 12F. No dog walk today, did PT instead.

    I walked dog 81.24 miles in November, my longest monthly distance this year. Very happy dog. Only 82.65km (51.37 mi) to reach 800km for the yearly challenge. That should be no problem, although weather-dependent for dog walks. Eventually, if roads become snow covered or icy, I will be forced to use basement treadmill (sad me and sad dog).

    While I won't reach the ultimate goal of 1022km this year, I'm proud of what I've accomplished, with arthritis in both knees, overuse diagnosed early in the year, and physical therapy exercises.

    5# Challenge ~ using my Sat. w-i
    Nov. 12 = 175.5
    Nov. 19 = 175
    Nov. 26 = 176 Thanksgiving foods


    About me:
    I'm Carmela
    Height 5'4"
    65 yrs old
    Reside in Green Bay, WI, USA

    2022 Goals: mainly updates from the last two years
    1) Weight 150#
    2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
    3) Post weekly weigh-in on JFT for accountability. Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I track daily on a separate app (for the visual). My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale.
    4) Take measurements & log on MFP every month end ~
    • 1.31.22 forgot to measure & log (DDS 8:20, quick stops at bread store & grocery essentials, then to mom & dad's for her bday)
    • 3.1.22 (still recovering from flu 2.23-2.25)
    • 3.31.22 maintaining not gaining
    • 4.30.22 barely maintaining
    • 5.31.22 ack
    • 6.30.22 ups & downs in June, but no worse at end of month
    • 8.2.22 up again ~ gah! (lazy in July & ate whatever I wanted)
    • 9.1.22 not doing so great eating-wise
    • 9.30.22 leveling off, starting downwards again :)
    • 10.31.22 not pretty... I can't stand being this heavy again!
    • 11.30.22 Thanksgiving foods put me up
    5) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x) ~ mostly walking dog, treadmill in winter, but include weights/my home version of circuit & other x-training
    • Started PT (physical therapy) exercises 1.28.22 due to overuse of arthritic knees
    6) Participate in race or challenge events hopefully fewer virtual this year ~
    • started MapMyWalk app You Vs. the Year 1,022km challenge on Jan. 1
    • Frenzy on the Fox (River Trail) 5K on 1.21.22 ~ untimed event, per MapMyWalk 53.47 & ave. pace 16:30, frigid this year with wind chill at zero
    • registered for Seroogy's Valentine 5K on 2.5.22 ~ medico nixed race b/c inflammation in knee due to overuse & my arthritis = sad me but good for my knee
    • Bellin 10K on 6.11.22 (first time in person since 2019) ~ 1:41:02 ave. pace 16:27 first half 51:35 second half 50:26 & knees were fine :star: happy me
    • Packers 5K on 7.16.22 ~ 48:48 average pace 15:43 finished 37/81 in my age group (I'm oldest year in range haha)
    • Bellin Women's 5K on 10/1/22 (Packers 5K discount yay) ~ 48:56 ave. pace 15:45 overall 202 of 296 :star: not too shabby 9 days before I turned 65yo
    • register for Run for the Hill of It (trail) 5K on 10/8/22 (price goes up in Sept) ~ reconsidered due to knees on nature trails with rocks, tree roots & finishing up a very steep sledding hill... have decided not doing this year (maybe ever again = sad me b/c I love trail events)
    • watch for other events to add
    • maybe Jingle Bell 5K in person this year? need to watch for
    7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together ~ excellent goal last two years to be continued
    8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states) ~ keeping this goal as well
    9) Continue to declutter bedroom, home office, former work from home space (a/k/a dining room) and basement ~ not much progress lately, at least dining room done
    Word for 2022: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship

    This is an insane question but do you put the dog on the treadmill so he still gets a walk?
    If you do I still think that's great he gets a walk!
    I have to be careful with my dog because he's a whippet he has very short fur and not much body fat. So I need to buy him a coat really to go out in the cold weather. I was going to make him one but I can't sit and crochet for that long. It'd be summer by the time I finished it 😂
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,218 Member
    Hour commitment - after my walnuts, I won't eat again until company dinner with my friend. Can still have my dose of metamusal.
  • cgottschlich
    cgottschlich Posts: 57 Member
    Early update. I felt awful last night. I think ive been either having too much caffeine, or not enough rest. I do remember making myself have some black tea just to perk myself up, but i wasnt "hungry" for it and it didnt even perk me up much. But regardless the fact is that, if im consuming caffeine, i am disconnected with my tiredness feedback system and have to take care, giving myself regular break. Otherwise i'm doomed to burn myself out accidentaly!

    So this morning i skipped the caffeine. Let myself be sleepy and lazy. Its noon sharp as i type this. Thirsting for some caffeine. Might keep it light, like some green tea or hot chocolate. I will also probably keep it light tomorrow, since that night im going to a rager. My first caffeine habit post-teatotaling was drinking coke at clubs, to stay awake, ease anxiety, and really sink into music and dancing, so im unsure how effective pop will be now that im acclimated to caffeine (I know tolerance can develop very quickly, both on the longterm and daily scales). But if coke doesnt end up working, even after taking it easy, i can always order a red bull instead.

    Just had a big lunch. Im not gonna worry about how big it is, since its a rest day, and since if my hunches are correct, it will all even out in the grander scheme of things.
    Bex953172 wrote: »

    Do you normally drink other hot drinks? I'm from the UK so cups of tea generally runs in our veins!!
    Was just thinking is it the caffeine or is it just that it's a hot drink making you feel fuller for longer (it also counts towards your water intake too so win-win) because if it is the fact it's a hot drink you could also switch your evening drink to a decaff coffee so it doesn't keep you awake.

    I'm a big hot drink fan. I have probably ten different tisanes in my pantry right now. :) I also really like soup and have been drinking decaf coffee for a long time. I find that, for me, theyre nice to quench thirst and keep warm with, but do little for hunger. I used them a lot calorie counting because it kept me from eating, but i think that was more me distracting myself with calorie-free beverages than anything. :D

    @emgracewrites I see that youre using a nutritionist. Im going to try to get one at my next GP appt. How is the experience so far? Were you trying to diet before you got a nutritionist? If so, whats the difference?

    ----

    That's it for now! My next update will probably be Friday or Saturday.
  • emgracewrites
    emgracewrites Posts: 478 Member
    cgottschlich wrote: »

    @emgracewrites I see that youre using a nutritionist. Im going to try to get one at my next GP appt. How is the experience so far? Were you trying to diet before you got a nutritionist? If so, whats the difference?

    ----

    That's it for now! My next update will probably be Friday or Saturday.

    @cgottschlich I’m liking the experience with the nutritionist so far. Only been going to see her for a few months. That said, my goal is actually to gain weight. I got a referral from a gastroenterologist. I was having a lot of digestive issues from undiagnosed IBS. It got so bad that I dropped a bunch of weight and then had a hard time gaining any of it back. Basically the nutritionist is helping me to figure out what foods do and don’t agree with my system, and holding me accountable for eating larger amounts of the stuff that I can tolerate. She’s also encouraging me to add more balanced snacks in terms of macros and stuff. The push and the accountability I think are the most helpful things for me.

    I tried to gain the weight back myself before I got diagnosed / started seeing her, but I wasn’t picking very nutrient-dense or balanced things to eat, so that’s why I wasn’t having much success. Hopefully things will continue to change for the better and I can stop being so impatient with wanting immediate results.
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,451 Member
    edited December 2022
    emgracewrites wrote: »
    Goals for 11/29
    - yoga ❌
    - 40 oz of water ❌
    - Log all food ✅
    - Nutritionist appointment ✅

    Trying to pretend yesterday just didn’t happen. Hopefully my appointment goes okay and I’ve actually managed to hit the goal weight I have in mind. It would be a very small victory but I feel like I haven’t had any victories lately so I’ll take what I can get.

    Didn’t hit my goal weight at my nutritionist appointment but at least the scale moved in the right direction. Guess I’ll count that as a win and try to do better tomorrow.

    [/quote]

    You SHOULD count that as a win, because it IS a win! Good for you! Any improvement over the day before is a win! Good job!
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,451 Member

    Just for Today
    • Drink 64 oz water [FOCUS FOR THIS MONTH] :smile:
    • Eat for hunger, NOT entertainment. :naughty:
    • Pay attention to ENOUGH vs FULL. Stop at ENOUGH. :smile:
    • 24H Plan and Assess. Send to AG. :smile:
    • Close Activity Rings on watch :smile:
    • 15 minutes sewing room declutter :naughty: / 15 minutes digital declutter :smile:
    • Self-Dev (15 min) :smile: WFPB podcast and research
    • Self-Care (15 min) :smile: Podcasts, rested, fingernails.
    • FIFA World Cup - watch US vs Iran match :smile:
    • Evening Routine: Clean kitchen, set up coffeemaker, brush & floss teeth, remove makeup, readings, gratitude journal, iPad time, lights out on time. Set alarm for morning and NO HITTING SNOOZE!

    THIS WEEK:
    • December budget
    • Gather Christmas card addresses
    • Start Christmas gift list
    • Begin Christmas baking. Make one batch of cookies or bread.
    • Go to PF one time!!! Just DO IT!
    • Make at least one new WFPB recipe. Research ideas. :smile: Wed, made large pot of veggie bean soup.

  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,451 Member
    Just for Today Wednesday / 11/30/2022
    • Drink 64 oz water [FOCUS FOR THIS MONTH] :smile:
    • Eat for hunger, NOT entertainment. :smile: YAY!!! Waited for hunger. Didn't grabass out of boredom. Happy Dance!
    • Pay attention to ENOUGH vs FULL. Stop at ENOUGH. :smile: YAY! Left bites in my morning oatmeal. Stopped when I felt my stomach pushing out and noticed I was looking for "best bites".
    • 24H Plan and Assess. Send to AG. :smile:
    • Close Activity Rings on watch :smile:
    • 15 minutes declutter :smile: / 15 minutes digital declutter :smile: (email declutter)
    • Self-Dev (15 min) :smile: Started 21-Day Vegan Day #1.
    • Self-Care (15 min) :smile: Started 21-Day Vegan Day #1.
    • Start 21-Day Vegan challenge :smile:
    • Evening Routine: Clean kitchen, set up coffeemaker, brush & floss teeth, remove makeup, readings, gratitude journal, iPad time, lights out on time.

    THIS WEEK:
    • December budget
    • Gather Christmas card addresses
    • Start Christmas gift list :wink: Started on Wednesday, 11/30.
    • Begin Christmas baking. Make one batch of cookies or bread.
    • Go to PF one time!!! Just DO IT!
    • Make at least one new WFPB recipe. Research ideas. :smile: Wed, made veggie bean soup.

  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,589 Member
    JFT Thursday
    1. THINK PINK. Duolingo. Mail check!
    2. Write "How Do Taxes Work?" script.
    3. Shoot Countee Cullen video. Shoot "Incident" analysis video. Shoot Book I Love antho video.
    4. Reading - Libby. Update Goodreads! Continue drafting unit plans.
    5. Write S&F and Clois. VITAL: check bingo worksheets; students enter course requests!
    6. Check in w KB about tutoring. Call Z.
    7. YMCA classes. Dems meeting.
    8. Evening: Podcast! Dinner: Salad. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! Update JFT.
    9. Bedtime: Gratitude journal. Update IG. Therapy exercises: crunches, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth.
    10. Upcoming: Set up digital portfolio. Create online signups for trunk or treat and farmer's market and backpack blessings. Sat take Starbucks card on walk! Get elastic for shoes & take to shoe repair. Thu Dems mtg / podcast. Fri thrifting for angel tree/ secret Santa. Sat crafty @ library 2P w mom, then massage! Sun EGL 4-close. Can work NYE/Day.

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    End of 2018: 189.2
    End of 2019: 196.4
    End of 2020: 187.4
    End of 2021: 194.4
    Today: 202.6

    Long-term goals/progress

    1. Professional / read current research. 2. Professional / present at conferences. 3. Professional / publish scholarly articles. 4. Professional / observe student needs and develop supports. 5. Professional / complete a doctorate. 6. Personal / retire comfortably. 7. Personal / renovate house. 8. Community / local progress. 9. Community / time with friends & family. 10. Medical/fitness.

    1. Research: Five paragraph essay. How student attitudes affect standardized test results; student surveys.

    2. Presenting: Promote YT channel. Invite guests.

    3. Publishing: Read one journal article weekly; respond in a blog post. Clois for CWG. S&F for YT channel. Goodreads purchase list for McKay’s.

    4. Observed student needs: Changing words between parts of speech (vocabulary/grammar). Synthesizing info from multiple sources, drawing conclusions (RI/W). EFFECTIVE transitions (W). Every day v everyday; any one v anyone (grammar). Sub/obj pronouns & structure (grammar). Poss v pl nouns (grammar). Short nonfic from Lat Amer/Africa/Asia (World Lit). ALA conference registration by March.

    5. Doctorate: Research programs, requirements, resources, cost, timeline.

    6. Retirement: Update name on JSSB acct. Check investments. Do years of service transfer? Theater CV. Entertainment experience. Duolingo/Lang8.

    7. House: Floor joists. Siding. Gutters. Floors.

    8. Local progress: Library. Theater. PC2V. City/county govt. Community kitchen. She Should Run vision statement. Ugly Christmas sweater / Hawaiian shirt. Push for diversity. Turn left!

    9. Friends & extended family: Organize photos. Write postcards. Call weekly! Look for activities to do with friends. Purchase doll with long hair; practice French braid. Dance: tap, salsa, samba.

    10. Immediate family: 20m room cleaning daily. When room is clean, nap together. Zoo? Drive white car together; practice solo driving. Load books in crate for McKay's. Work on staying home solo when dark. When is annual checkup? When is next therapy appt? Discuss regressive behaviors & becoming nonverbal when upset.

    11. Medical: YMCA classes. Lift @ lunch. Maintain @ 155 w defined muscle tone. At 189, 1pr black 1pr white leggings; Hawaiian shirt. 179, 2 Svaha Rachel dresses. 169 suit - Indochino? 159 swing dance lessons. Talk to PCP about feet (cannot do calf raises, pushups, planks, mountain climbers, etc.) Also back and shoulder pain. Why can’t I sleep better? Is ADHD a possible factor? Dentist April 19 11a. Therapy Nov 21 11A. How to respond to regressive behavior? Obgyn Mar 15 11a.

    WFTY: Focus.
    2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,981 Member
    JFT - Nov 29
    Weight - 192.4
    Log into JFT - 🙂

    JFT - Nov 30
    Weight - 192.2
    Log into JFT

    It sure helps not having all the salts. Tomorrow may be up a bit again, lots of carbs today.

    I’ll catch up more tomorrow, very late right now.
  • hlnnan
    hlnnan Posts: 19 Member
    JFT - 01 Dec :)

    I will stick to my calorie budget and food plan.

    I need this after the previous week!!
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,480 Member
    pridesabtch wrote: »
    JFT Wednesday
    - Work by 8:00 :( Close, but not quite
    - Morning meetings :smiley:
    - Training sessions :smiley:
    - Mini meals :smiley:
    - Log food :blush:
    - stay green :(
    - low-ish carb dinner :neutral:
    - Evening activity (Tree or trivia) :smiley:
    - Bed by 11:00 :smiley:

    I did well yesterday until I went to trivia. I had some beer which means I went over calories and had more carbs than planned. Oh well, we had fun and even won at trivia. Wednesday night trivia is usually a 2nd or 3rd place finish for us when it is just Tim and I. Most teams are 7-10 people, we were always just 2, but we had 5 last night. Made it more fun and brought more knowledge to the table.

    Work day came too early this morning, but I made my 7:00am meeting (and the 8:00 & 8:30). I'm going to miss the 9:30 meeting to go to a funeral for a friend's father. I didn't know him, so it's just to show support. I may actually just go for the visitation and come back before the funeral.

    No real plans other than that.

    If you are the praying type, could you please lift up my cousin's son Hayden in your prayers today. He is 13 and having his pace maker replaced. He is a remarkable kid, a miracle child at OSU Children's hospital. He was born missing a portion of his heart, but he lives life to the fullest. This is a new procedure for a pediatric patient, and the recovery is supposed to be rough. Send some love to him and the doc's.

    JFT Thursday
    - Work by 7:00 :smiley:
    - Morning meetings :smiley:
    - Visitation
    - back to work
    - mini meals
    - water
    - log food
    - stay green
    - Home by 4:00
    - Reasonable dinner
    - Bed by 11:00

    Much love y'all!

  • renaegry
    renaegry Posts: 1,256 Member
    JFT - Dec 1

    : stay within calorie budget
    : drink 64oz of water
    : do BOD workout

    Hope everyone is having a good day. Here’s to the start of a new month. 💪🏻
  • sugarfreesquirrel
    sugarfreesquirrel Posts: 268 Member
    How has this thread helped you? do you check in every day?
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,480 Member
    sugarfreesquirrel wrote: »
    How has this thread helped you? do you check in every day?

    I find that writing down my goals and sharing them with others helps to hold me accountable. If I say only 2 beers, I'm more likely to stick to the limit than if I don't set a goal on nights when I go out. Just an example... I feel good when I meet my goals.

    It isn't a judgement zone if you miss your goals, it's more of a support group or a community. They cheer you on on the good days, and offer encouragement when you struggle.

    Yes I check in almost every day, but not all do.
  • sugarfreesquirrel
    sugarfreesquirrel Posts: 268 Member
    Just for today
    [x]Walk for 15 minutes
    []Keep water on me all day
    []Have 3 cups of vegetables
    []Have an apple
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    edited December 2022
    Hubbys surgery went well yesterday. The surgeon dug pretty deep, and hubby has about a 3" stitches, but they got all the cancer removed.
    Really working hard on my nite time snacking .. but last nite hubby wanted popcorn, so we had that.

    JFT, 12/1
    log all food
    concentrate on water
    go to gym :) Already done!
    evening snack .. only a apple, protein shake, or frozen grapes

    ***************************
    5 pound challenge .. lost 5# by end of year! Weigh-ins
    Trying to weigh every saturday
    November 12: 205.0 ! Yikes. I knew I was up, because my jeans are once again tight. So my goal is to be back in onderland by January 1st!
    Nov 18: 207.2 --- the scale is going the wrong direction.. and when I look back, I know why.Its mindless eating of even "healthy" foods like raisins, banannas, nuts, etc. So, that must stop
    Nov 26: 209. going in the wrong direction... back to starting weight ... but tomorrow is a new day. too much overeating for thanksgiving, so hoping for a loss next week.






  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,218 Member
    more_freggies76 wrote: »
    JFT for 11/30/2022 (yesterday)✔️
    1) No dessert today, unless I have one at friend's company party tonight.(last 11/12) Can have sugarfree or no sugar added.✔️
    2) None of DH's stash today & none ice cream that my friend brought.✔️
    3) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 11/16)✔️
    4) Don't weigh again until next Monday.✔️
    5) Up to 1.5 oz hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 11/28). Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at restaurant ok. Can have cheese with restaurant meals.✔️
    6) No honey today(1-3 Tbsp.). (a little in honey mustard ok)✔️
    7) Nuts ok (22-26 g), but none of Gary's.✔️
    8) No beef jerky today.✔️
    9) No chicken Vienna sausage ok today (last 10/19) (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)✔️
    10) Sweet potato or pumpkin ok today.✔️Didn't eat today.
    11) Can eat what I want at friend's company party tonight.✔️
    JFT for 12/1/2022 (today)✔️
    1) No dessert today. (last 11/30) Can have sugarfree or no sugar added.
    2) None of DH's stash today & none ice cream that my friend brought.
    3) Can have peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 11/16)
    4) Don't weigh again until next Friday. (need to weigh for nutritionist Friday)
    5) No hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 11/30). Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at restaurant ok. Can have cheese with restaurant meals.
    6) No honey today(1-3 Tbsp.). (a little in honey mustard ok)
    7) Nuts ok (22-26 g), but none of Gary's.
    8) No beef jerky today.
    9) No chicken Vienna sausage ok today (last 10/19) (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)
    10) Sweet potato or pumpkin ok today.
    11) Can eat lunch early today due to lunch meeting.

    ================== 4DW started (none for now) =============
    Since MFP is going to close the blogs soon, I have to move my 4DWs (4 Day Wins) here.
    Now in shared file:

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zarlETHtkiVUD1O6BKpHA7GCNFJS8IdF/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108259155343870939869&rtpof=true&sd=true


  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,218 Member
    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 5 pm. Can still have my dose of metamusal.
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,674 Member
    Late posting today, but keeping myself accountable.

    @pridesabtch Prayers for Hayden!
    @sugarfreesquirrel I agree with what @pridesabtch said about this thread. It's a great group for accountability without judgment, and support for each other. I find if I type goals out for others to read, it makes me more likely to follow through. It also serves as my to-do list (or ta-da, as someone once suggested). I usually post daily, but sometimes life is just too busy to be on my computer (I hate making JFT updates on my android phone). Once in a while we have challenges that are totally optional. Right now I'm in the "lose 5# by year end challenge".

    Recap 11/30 W
    1) Month end weight & measurements taken & logged on MFP :neutral: Thanksgiving foods lol
    2) PT exercises :smiley: happy me
    3) Move hourly / >7500 steps :smiley: 8K 31 floors 12/14
    4) Make root veggie beef stew for supper ~ yum / net calories zero / >64 oz. water :smiley: net cals green 177, sodium high *sigh*, fiber excellent, protein & carbs ok, calcium not bad, 96 oz water
    5) SW calling 2pm ~ we were college roommates, really looking forward to talking first time in months <3 / finish declutter in family room YAY / dust ~ nearly done / start setting up nativities (I collect them, have lots) no time/energy / batteries in wreath & hang / make grocery list for tomorrow / another ta-da? compost bucket out to bin, started misc decorations, some digital decluttering
    6) Floss / retainers / pray :) 3x

    JFT 12/1 R
    1) Walked dog 4.2 mi :smiley: happy dog & happy me
    2) Move hourly
    3) Leftovers for supper / net calories zero / >64 oz. water
    4) Grocery shopping ~ done / schedule cc pmt / dust mantle & start setting up nativities / another ta-da?
    5) Floss / retainers / pray

    5# Challenge ~ using my Sat. w-i
    Nov. 12 = 175.5
    Nov. 19 = 175
    Nov. 26 = 176 Thanksgiving foods


    About me:
    I'm Carmela
    Height 5'4"
    65 yrs old
    Reside in Green Bay, WI, USA

    2022 Goals: mainly updates from the last two years
    1) Weight 150#
    2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
    3) Post weekly weigh-in on JFT for accountability. Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I track daily on a separate app (for the visual). My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale.
    4) Take measurements & log on MFP every month end ~
    • 1.31.22 forgot to measure & log (DDS 8:20, quick stops at bread store & grocery essentials, then to mom & dad's for her bday)
    • 3.1.22 (still recovering from flu 2.23-2.25)
    • 3.31.22 maintaining not gaining
    • 4.30.22 barely maintaining
    • 5.31.22 ack
    • 6.30.22 ups & downs in June, but no worse at end of month
    • 8.2.22 up again ~ gah! (lazy in July & ate whatever I wanted)
    • 9.1.22 not doing so great eating-wise
    • 9.30.22 leveling off, starting downwards again :)
    • 10.31.22 not pretty... I can't stand being this heavy again!
    • 11.30.22 Thanksgiving foods put me up
    5) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x) ~ mostly walking dog, treadmill in winter, but include weights/my home version of circuit & other x-training
    • Started PT (physical therapy) exercises 1.28.22 due to overuse of arthritic knees
    6) Participate in race or challenge events hopefully fewer virtual this year ~
    • started MapMyWalk app You Vs. the Year 1,022km challenge on Jan. 1
    • Frenzy on the Fox (River Trail) 5K on 1.21.22 ~ untimed event, per MapMyWalk 53.47 & ave. pace 16:30, frigid this year with wind chill at zero
    • registered for Seroogy's Valentine 5K on 2.5.22 ~ medico nixed race b/c inflammation in knee due to overuse & my arthritis = sad me but good for my knee
    • Bellin 10K on 6.11.22 (first time in person since 2019) ~ 1:41:02 ave. pace 16:27 first half 51:35 second half 50:26 & knees were fine :star: happy me
    • Packers 5K on 7.16.22 ~ 48:48 average pace 15:43 finished 37/81 in my age group (I'm oldest year in range haha)
    • Bellin Women's 5K on 10/1/22 (Packers 5K discount yay) ~ 48:56 ave. pace 15:45 overall 202 of 296 :star: not too shabby 9 days before I turned 65yo
    • register for Run for the Hill of It (trail) 5K on 10/8/22 (price goes up in Sept) ~ reconsidered due to knees on nature trails with rocks, tree roots & finishing up a very steep sledding hill... have decided not doing this year (maybe ever again = sad me b/c I love trail events)
    • watch for other events to add
    • maybe Jingle Bell 5K in person this year? need to watch for
    7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together ~ excellent goal last two years to be continued
    8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states) ~ keeping this goal as well
    9) Continue to declutter bedroom, home office, former work from home space (a/k/a dining room) and basement ~ not much progress lately, at least dining room done
    Word for 2022: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,674 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    cschmitz110515 wrote: »
    Very winter-like weather today with temp 27F (-3C), with blustery winds & a few snow flakes falling, wind chill 12F. No dog walk today, did PT instead.

    I walked dog 81.24 miles in November, my longest monthly distance this year. Very happy dog. Only 82.65km (51.37 mi) to reach 800km for the yearly challenge. That should be no problem, although weather-dependent for dog walks. Eventually, if roads become snow covered or icy, I will be forced to use basement treadmill (sad me and sad dog).

    While I won't reach the ultimate goal of 1022km this year, I'm proud of what I've accomplished, with arthritis in both knees, overuse diagnosed early in the year, and physical therapy exercises.

    This is an insane question but do you put the dog on the treadmill so he still gets a walk?
    If you do I still think that's great he gets a walk!
    I have to be careful with my dog because he's a whippet he has very short fur and not much body fat. So I need to buy him a coat really to go out in the cold weather. I was going to make him one but I can't sit and crochet for that long. It'd be summer by the time I finished it 😂

    Not an insane question at all. But, nope, I do not walk our 45# dog on the treadmill. Mostly because she absolutely hates the treadmill. Once I turn it on, she leaves the room. She doesn't particularly like cold, but once she's on leash, she doesn't much mind. We have a fenced in backyard which is big enough for her to run after balls. That's where we let her out in winter when I can't walk her on snow-covered roads.

    Here's several recent photos of her:
    Relaxing with her older kitty sister ~ they're good buddies.
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    Hiking this fall at an area park & happy dog!
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  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,451 Member
    pridesabtch wrote: »
    pridesabtch wrote: »


    If you are the praying type, could you please lift up my cousin's son Hayden in your prayers today. He is 13 and having his pace maker replaced. He is a remarkable kid, a miracle child at OSU Children's hospital. He was born missing a portion of his heart, but he lives life to the fullest. This is a new procedure for a pediatric patient, and the recovery is supposed to be rough. Send some love to him and the doc's.


    I do believe in the power of prayer, and I just said a prayer for Hayden, his medical team and his family. xxoo
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,218 Member
    Hour commitment - After I finish my sweet potato, I won't eat again until tomorrow.
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,589 Member
    JFT Friday
    1. THINK PINK. Duolingo. Mail check! Take a pack of gum along :smiley:
    2. Write "How Do Taxes Work?" script.
    3. Shoot pass log video. Shoot "Incident" analysis video. Shoot Book I Love antho video.
    4. Reading - Libby. Update Goodreads!
    5. Write S&F and Clois. Call Z. Email about tutoring for Monday.
    6. Bingo for students done with course requests; help those who aren't done.
    7. Continue drafting unit plans.
    8. Evening: Thrifting? Dinner: Salad. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! Update JFT.
    9. Bedtime: Gratitude journal. Update IG. Therapy exercises: crunches, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth.
    10. Upcoming: Set up digital portfolio. Create online signups for trunk or treat and farmer's market and backpack blessings. Sat take Starbucks card on walk! Get elastic for shoes & take to shoe repair. Thu Dems mtg / podcast. Fri thrifting for angel tree/ secret Santa. Sat crafty @ library 2P w mom, then massage! Sun EGL 4-close. Can work NYE/Day.

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    End of 2018: 189.2
    End of 2019: 196.4
    End of 2020: 187.4
    End of 2021: 194.4
    Today: 201.2

    Long-term goals/progress

    1. Professional / read current research. 2. Professional / present at conferences. 3. Professional / publish scholarly articles. 4. Professional / observe student needs and develop supports. 5. Professional / complete a doctorate. 6. Personal / retire comfortably. 7. Personal / renovate house. 8. Community / local progress. 9. Community / time with friends & family. 10. Medical/fitness.

    1. Research: Five paragraph essay. How student attitudes affect standardized test results; student surveys.

    2. Presenting: Promote YT channel. Invite guests.

    3. Publishing: Read one journal article weekly; respond in a blog post. Clois for CWG. S&F for YT channel. Goodreads purchase list for McKay’s.

    4. Observed student needs: Changing words between parts of speech (vocabulary/grammar). Synthesizing info from multiple sources, drawing conclusions (RI/W). EFFECTIVE transitions (W). Every day v everyday; any one v anyone (grammar). Sub/obj pronouns & structure (grammar). Poss v pl nouns (grammar). Short nonfic from Lat Amer/Africa/Asia (World Lit). ALA conference registration by March.

    5. Doctorate: Research programs, requirements, resources, cost, timeline.

    6. Retirement: Update name on JSSB acct. Check investments. Do years of service transfer? Theater CV. Entertainment experience. Duolingo/Lang8.

    7. House: Floor joists. Siding. Gutters. Floors.

    8. Local progress: Library. Theater. PC2V. City/county govt. Community kitchen. She Should Run vision statement. Ugly Christmas sweater / Hawaiian shirt. Push for diversity. Turn left!

    9. Friends & extended family: Organize photos. Write postcards. Call weekly! Look for activities to do with friends. Purchase doll with long hair; practice French braid. Dance: tap, salsa, samba.

    10. Immediate family: 20m room cleaning daily. When room is clean, nap together. Zoo? Drive white car together; practice solo driving. Load books in crate for McKay's. Work on staying home solo when dark. When is annual checkup? When is next therapy appt? Discuss regressive behaviors & becoming nonverbal when upset.

    11. Medical: YMCA classes. Lift @ lunch. Maintain @ 155 w defined muscle tone. At 189, 1pr black 1pr white leggings; Hawaiian shirt. 179, 2 Svaha Rachel dresses. 169 suit - Indochino? 159 swing dance lessons. Talk to PCP about feet (cannot do calf raises, pushups, planks, mountain climbers, etc.) Also back and shoulder pain. Why can’t I sleep better? Is ADHD a possible factor? Dentist April 19 11a. Therapy Nov 21 11A. How to respond to regressive behavior? Obgyn Mar 15 11a.

    WFTY: Focus. Tomorrow Friday. WHEW.
    2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence.
  • emgracewrites
    emgracewrites Posts: 478 Member
    @cschmitz110515 Such a cute puppy! Made me smile tonight 😊
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    edited December 2022

    JFT, 12/1
    log all food :)
    concentrate on water :)
    go to gym :) Already done!
    evening snack .. only a apple, protein shake, or frozen grapes :) Ended up eating popcorn
    JFT, Friday, 12.2
    1. log all food
    2. concentrate on water
    3. go to the gym
    4. work on xmas quilts
    5. clean house
    6. evening snacking .. this is where I fail so many nites. only 1 snack .. and choose apple, orange, frozen grapes, or if I ate lite during the day, make a protein shake. nothing else
    ***************************
    5 pound challenge .. lost 5# by end of year! Weigh-ins
    Trying to weigh every saturday
    November 12: 205.0 ! Yikes. I knew I was up, because my jeans are once again tight. So my goal is to be back in onderland by January 1st!
    Nov 18: 207.2 --- the scale is going the wrong direction.. and when I look back, I know why.Its mindless eating of even "healthy" foods like raisins, banannas, nuts, etc. So, that must stop
    Nov 26:
    214. going in the wrong direction... back to starting weight ... but tomorrow is a new day. too much overeating for thanksgiving, so hoping for a loss next week.

  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    edited December 2022
    @pridesabtch -- prayers said for little Hayden. Such a young age, but it sounds like he is quite the little fighter. I do believe in prayer.. so many prayers for him tonite.
    @cschmitz110515 -- Love the doggie pictures!! So many times I wish I had a dog to walk with me! He is so cute!
    @sugarfreesquirrel - you can feel free to post whenever you can. For some of us, a post everyday is what keeps us going and not giving up. Kinda like a fresh start each day. Others post occasionally, and that is fine to. We are a great group of supporters to help. Losing weight or changing habits takes time... and the key is consistency and not giving up, and just taking it a day at a time. That is what this thread is about ... accountability, encouragement, friends to help us along the way. Welcome!
    @renaegry - welcome!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    edited December 2022
    Those of you who know me, know that the holidays are the hardest time for me (actually from Halloween until January). Coming from a very large family, and having lost so many of my immediate family members, .. a brother on thanksgiving day, my dad on xmas eve, a brother in January, another brother in Feb, my only sister (all before any of my siblings reached 60 yrs old). So the holidays are hard, even though its now been 10 years since I lost my last sibling. Plus, our son was going to come for thanksgiving.. that changed, and he was going to come Dec 16th. My grandsons can't get off work.. so they are not coming, and hubby does not want to do the traveling since he has health issues (son lives 500 miles away). So our holidays will be my husband and daughter.. which I am ok with now, but, I do miss the large family get togethers from years past.
    Plus, I know I have winter depression, which also makes this a difficult time of year for me.
    I have discovered how much going to the gym does help me .. I think its just seeing friends for that hour in the morning. Ha.. now if I could only control my nite time snacking better.
    But ... I love to sew, and last year I made a xmas quilt for myself and our daughter, and thought, wouldn't it be fun to make one for EACH of my nieces and nephews (I have 19). I love xmas fabric, and stock up after xmas when its 70% of. So last year I sewed up 2.. just the tops.. and forgot about them. This year, I managed to sew up 5 more! So I have 7 finished and ready to give! I am having so much fun doing this... and hope by next xmas I'll have enough to send to them. I already have 4 of these though that I am giving to gym friends. Oh ... what giving does to help anyone that is having a difficult time with the holidays .. it is the best gift you can give to yourself.
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  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,981 Member
    JFT - Nov 30
    Weight - 192.2
    Log into JFT - 🙂

    JFT - Dec 1
    Weight - 193.4
    Log into JFT

    I can’t believe we are already in December.

    @mytime6630 - I love your quilts they are beautiful. Personally the snowman is my favourite, but my daughter would love the truck. Just gorgeous.

    I enjoy giving too, and I especially enjoy making things with loved ones in mind.

    I forget who asked but I have to say that I firmly believe that this group and checking in daily was what helped me lose 25 lbs in 2018-2019. I had a setback and am trying to get back into that habit again. I had gained all of my loss back, but have lost 10 of it again. I’m struggling getting back to it which is why I’m starting with small goals right now.

    @pridesabtch - prayers for your nephew.

    Tomorrow I am going to my Son in Law’s Grandmother’s funeral. She will be missed.

    I am hoping that I get an email stating that a book I ordered is in as it will save me a trip to the city again.

    Off to bed, it’s been a long day.

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