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

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  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,480 Member
    mytime6630 wrote: »
    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,
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    Your quilts are beautiful. Sorry these times are difficult, but glad you have a plan to combat the saddness.
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,480 Member
    pridesabtch wrote: »

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

    Much love y'all!

    First of all I want to thank y'all for your prayers. Hayden came through the surgery well. The surgery took longer than they thought it would, but he is recovering in the cardiac unit and should go home soon.

    Yesterday was a good day food wise, but I didn't get much water in. Finally broke down and weighed myself this morning after basically taking October and November off from dieting. I'm up a few pounds, but nothing like I feared. No real plans today other than work. Oh Vanessa will finally be home this evening so we can finish decorating the tree.

    JFT Friday (TGIF)
    - Work by 8:00 :( Close but not quite
    - Meetings :smiley:
    - Get sign offs for Concentrate :( Had the wrong shift day, I've already done A shift...
    - Mini meals
    - Water
    - Log food
    - No alcohol
    - Save room in calorie allotment to have pizza for dinner
    - Bed by 11:00

    Have a fab day y'all!
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,589 Member
    edited December 2022
    JFT Saturday
    1. YMCA classes. Put 2 packs of gum in the school bag!
    2. Duolingo.
    3. Tweetchats. Walk??
    4. Reading - Libby. Update Goodreads!
    5. Write S&F and Clois. Blog post?
    6. Library crafting; exchange books. Massage.
    7. Organize office.
    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. Podcast Sun noon.

    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. Two more weeks – unfortunately that includes the labyrinth of state exams and finals. *sigh*

    I think my WTFY 2023 will be "Priorities."
    2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence.
  • renaegry
    renaegry Posts: 1,256 Member
    JFT - Dec 2

    : 45 min treadmill ✅
    : 64 oz of water
    : stay within calorie goal
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,218 Member
    edited December 2022
    more_freggies76 wrote: »
    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.✔️
    JFT for 12/2/2022 (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 (just 1 spoonful on 12/2)
    4) Don't weigh again until next Monday. (last 12/2)
    5) Up to 1.5 oz 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) No sweet potato or pumpkin ok today. (last 12/1)

    Hour commitment - I won't eat until after 12 pm.
    ================== 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


  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,171 Member
    sugarfreesquirrel wrote: »
    How has this thread helped you? do you check in every day?

    I joined this post in 2017 and I'm still here! I tend to be a bit on and off lately but this is the place I always come.

    It helps me to be more accountable and more mindful. Setting smaller goals. I find it a great, non judgemental support network and Im happy to say that over the years quite a few people on here have become friends despite us being on other sides of the pond!
    If I'm having a rubbish time these guys lift me up.
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,171 Member
    cschmitz110515 wrote: »
    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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    Ohhhh my god. Your dog is sooooooooo cute!!! Would love to give him a cuddle!
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,171 Member
    @mytime6630
    Glad your husbands surgery went well and they were able to remove all the cancer. Gosh how scary.
    I think on a day like that popcorn should be allowed 💕 xx
    Hope you're both doing okay and that he recovered well

    The same for Hayden too, how brave of him! I also hope for a speedy recovery for him too xx
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,674 Member
    edited December 2022
    @mytime6630 Your quilts are beautiful! My favorite is the white background with colored diamond shapes ~ gorgeous! Is there a name for this pattern?

    Recap 12/1 R
    1) Walked dog 4.2 mi :smiley: happy dog & happy me ~ we saw 3 deer on edge of park, they were curiously watching us, and us them!
    2) Move hourly :smiley: 16.3K 37 floors 11/14
    3) Leftovers for supper / net calories zero / >64 oz. water :) not a bad day! net cals -196, sodium high though (ack), fiber protein carbs excellent, calcium ok, 80 oz. water
    4) Grocery shopping / schedule cc pmt / dust mantle & start setting up nativities ~ most done, only few in other rooms left / another ta-da? downloaded cc activity for tracking purposes, digital decluttering TA-DA! :smiley:
    5) Floss / retainers / pray :smiley: 3x

    JFT 12/2 F
    1) Move hourly
    2) More leftovers / net calories zero / >64 oz. water
    3) Walk dog in afternoon
    4) Stocking stuffer & gift card shopping ~ done / more decorating / dust in living room / call Mom & Dad (arrange next date for visit) / another ta-da?
    5) Floss / retainers / pray / alarm 7:30 (pick up birdseed order, winter market)

    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 - After I finish my peanut butter, I won't eat again until after 5 pm. None of the same foods at dinner as at lunch. Can still have my dose of metamusal.
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,218 Member
    more_freggies76 wrote: »

    JFT for 12/2/2022 (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 (just 1 spoonful on 12/2)✔️
    4) Don't weigh again until next Monday. (last 12/2)✔️
    5) Up to 1.5 oz 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) No sweet potato or pumpkin ok today. (last 12/1)✔️
    JFT for 12/3/2022 (tomorrow)✔️
    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) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 12/2)
    4) Don't weigh again until next Monday. (last 12/2)
    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. (last 12/1)
    11) Eating brunch ok with friends. Can have what I want.

    Hour commitment - I won't eat until tomorrow.
    ================== 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


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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,160 Member
    edited December 2022
    🐳🐬🐙🐬🐳🐬🐙🐬🐳
    🐳🐬DECEMBER 2022🐬🐳
    🐳🐬🐙🐬🐳🐬🐙🐬🐳

    • November was a good month for me, and I achieved my goal of dropping a couple of lbs in anticipation of moderate indulgences over the festive season.
    • I am continuing with my present routine in December.
    Focus for December:
    • Enjoy moderate treats, while staying under calorie goal
    • Exercise to augment calories available
    • Adhere to Daily Solid Habits
    Eat under goal!
    🥗🥗
    Active hours > 6
    💃🏼💃🏼
    Current Solid Habits
    👌🏻👌🏻
    The festive season was always a minefield for me. It’s taken 7 difficult years and much soul-searching to change my previous habits to ones which are more advantageous to health and fitness.

    I am worth the effort. And the payoffs are significant.

    You are worth the effort!!!
    🦄 Terri


  • long_for_me
    long_for_me Posts: 184 Member
    I am restarting today and aim for 2ltr of water per day, 10K steps and 1800 Kcal. I now have about 80lbs to lose to get to my ideal weight of 160.
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,480 Member
    pridesabtch wrote: »

    JFT Friday (TGIF)
    - Work by 8:00 :( Close but not quite
    - Meetings :smiley:
    - Get sign offs for Concentrate :( Had the wrong shift day, I've already done A shift...
    - Mini meals :smiley:
    - Water :neutral: some but not enough
    - Log food :smiley:
    - No alcohol :smiley:
    - Save room in calorie allotment to have pizza for dinner :smiley: I saved room, but had Chinese
    - Bed by 11:00 :smiley:

    Have a fab day y'all!

    Positive day yesterday, just needed more water. Got the tree decorated and got to spend some Quality family time with the 17 yo who is rarely home. If she OSS home she’s in her room, but she participated and seemed to have fun. Not much else yesterday.

    Weighed in today minus 1.2 pounds for the month, but mostly water weight I’m sure. Either way I’ll take it.

    Today I’m going to watch soccer and chill. Nothing else planned. Maybe squeeze the 🍕 in tonight.

    JFT Saturday
    - weigh :smiley:
    - World Cup :smiley:
    - Mini meals
    - Log food
    - Stay green
    - Shower
    - No alcohol
    - Bed by 11:30

    Have a great weekend! Go USA!



  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,218 Member
    edited December 2022
    more_freggies76 wrote: »
    JFT for 12/3/2022 (tomorrow)✔️
    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) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 12/2)
    4) Don't weigh again until next Monday. (last 12/2)
    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. (last 12/1)
    11) Eating brunch ok with friends. Can have what I want.
    12) Early dinner with FIL ok

    Hour commitment - I won't eat until brunch with my group.
    ================== 4DW started =============
    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


  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,674 Member
    edited December 2022
    Recap 12/2 F
    1) Move hourly :mrgreen: 15.5K 44 floors 12/14
    2) More leftovers / net calories zero / >64 oz. water :) net cals green 165, sodium not too bad, fiber excellent, protein carbs calcium ok, 72 oz water
    3) Walk dog in afternoon :smiley: 3.98 mi & saw neighborhood chickens LOL ~ happy dog & happy me
    4) Stocking stuffer & gift card shopping / more decorating ~ stored earlier boxes & brought 4 more boxes upstairs / dust in living room no time/energy / call Mom & Dad (arrange next date for visit) <3 / another ta-da? updated budget s/s, scrubbed/refilled heated birdbath TA-DA!
    5) Floss / retainers / pray / alarm 7:30 (pick up birdseed order, winter market) :smiley: 4x

    JFT 12/3 Sat. ~ pretty cold & windy, decided today is planned rest day
    1) Move hourly / >7,500 steps
    2) Net calories zero / >64 oz. water
    3) Pick up birdseed order / Market on Military (Ave) / dust living room / more decorations / prep international Christmas card / wrap gifts to ship / wash dishes / schedule massage / another ta-da?
    4) Floss / retainers / pray / alarm 6:30 (choir at church 7:20 to sing in 7:45 & 9:00 services)

    5# Challenge ~ using my Sat. w-i
    Nov. 12 = 175.5
    Nov. 19 = 175
    Nov. 26 = 176 Thanksgiving foods
    Dec. 3 = 175.5


    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
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member

    JFT, Friday, 12.2
    1. log all food :s
    2. concentrate on water :s
    3. go to the gym :)
    4. work on xmas quilts :)
    5. clean house :s
    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 :)

    JFT, Satuday 12/3
    1. weigh .. no matter what
    2. log all food
    3. concentrate on water
    4. watch evening snacking
    ***************************
    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: 208. 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.
    Dec 3: 205.0... back where I started almost 3 weeks ago... not being too successful so far. But my downfall is still evening snacking, and not enough water. Goals for nextweek: 4 out of 5 nites no snacks, aim for 6+ water each day.



  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,218 Member
    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until dinner with FIL and DH. Can still have my dose of metamusal.
  • emgracewrites
    emgracewrites Posts: 478 Member
    Spent the entire day working as a vendor at a local craft show today. Didn’t log my food and I probably didn’t get enough, but I did make sure I was snacking throughout the day, rather than just skipping entirely. I’ve also been doing better lately with drinking more water so that’s good.

    Oh, and I sold 29 books. 😁 8 of those books covered the cost of the space at the show, but that still leaves me with more than $160 in pure profit. I’m a very happy author tonight! (And a tired one, LOL. I’m definitely going to sleep good tonight.)
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,218 Member
    edited December 2022
    more_freggies76 wrote: »
    JFT for 12/3/2022 (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) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 12/2)✔️
    4) Don't weigh again until next Monday. (last 12/2)✔️
    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. (last 12/1)✔️Didn't eat today.
    11) Eating brunch ok with friends. Can have what I want.✔️
    12) Early dinner with FIL ok✔️Didn't do today.
    JFT for 12/4/2022 (tomorrow)✔️
    1) No dessert today. (last 11/30) Can have sugarfree or no sugar added. If I make brownies for DH, I can have some.
    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 12/2)
    4) Don't weigh again until Monday. (last 12/2)
    5) Up to 1.5 oz 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. (last 12/1)
    11) Early dinner with FIL ok


    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.

    ================== 4DW started =============
    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
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,589 Member
    edited December 2022
    JFT Sunday
    1. Set up for Monday. Put 2 packs of gum in the school bag!
    2. Duolingo.
    3. Tweetchats.
    4. Reading - Libby. Update Goodreads!
    5. Write S&F and Clois. Blog post?
    6. Podcast noon.
    7. Organize office.
    8. Evening: EGL. Dinner: Protein bar. 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. Mon thrifting for angel tree/ secret Santa; DUE THURS. Text manager: Can work NYE/Day. Family Christmas breakfast Sat 17. Sun EGL 4-midnight (AGAIN, oof). *sigh* I am SO behind on my writing.

    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: 201.0

    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. Another long night, followed by an early morning tomorrow. Fortunately I slept in a bit this morning. I think I'll be okay.

    WTFY 2023 will be "Priorities."
    2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence.
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,218 Member
    more_freggies76 wrote: »
    JFT for 12/4/2022 (today✔️
    1) No dessert today. (last 11/30) Can have sugarfree or no sugar added. If I make brownies for DH, I can have some.
    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 12/2)
    4) Don't weigh again until Monday. (last 12/2)
    5) Up to 1.5 oz 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), can have up to 1 serving of Gary's nuts.
    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. (last 12/1)
    11) Early dinner with FIL ok

    ================== 4DW started =============
    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 until dinner with FIL. Can still have some brownie and my dose of metamusal.
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,480 Member
    pridesabtch wrote: »

    JFT Saturday
    - weigh :smiley:
    - World Cup :smiley:
    - Mini meals 😀
    - Log food😀
    - Stay green😞
    - Shower😞
    - No alcohol😀
    - Bed by 11:30😀

    Have a great weekend! Go USA!

    Good day yesterday! Late check in today. Have a good one!

    JFT Sunday

    Stay green
    Smile more

  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,674 Member
    @clicketykeys I like your word for 2023! Hopefully, that will be helpful to you in the new year.

    Recap 12/3 Sat. ~ pretty cold & windy, decided today is planned rest day
    1) Move hourly / >7,500 steps :smiley: 7.6K 16 floors 11/14
    2) Net calories zero / >64 oz. water :) net cals green 76, sodium -511, fiber protein carbs all good, calcium ok-ish, 72 oz water
    3) Pick up birdseed order / Market on Military (Ave) / dust living room (thanks to hubby for vacuuming) / more decorations ~ Christmas stuff mostly done yay / prep international Christmas card / wrap gifts to ship / wash dishes / schedule massage no time/energy & forgot / another ta-da? updated budget s/s, digital decluttering TA-DA! :)
    4) Floss / retainers / pray / alarm 6:30 (choir at church 7:20 to sing in 7:45 & 9:00 services)

    JFT 12/4 Sun.
    1) Choir sang 7:45 & 9:00 services (be there 7:20) :smiley:
    2) Walked dog 4.5 mi, sunny but cold, breezy day & wore winter layers plus wind pants, saw 4 turkeys :sunglasses: happy dog & happy me
    3) Move hourly
    4) Whitefish, veg for supper / net calories zero / >64 oz. water
    5) Prep for funeral luncheon 2:00 ~ done / activate new healthcare card / understand new flex card / prep international Christmas card / wrap gifts to ship / wash dishes / another ta-da
    6) Floss / retainers / pray

    5# Challenge ~ using my Sat. w-i
    Nov. 12 = 175.5
    Nov. 19 = 175
    Nov. 26 = 176 Thanksgiving foods
    Dec. 3 = 175.5


    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
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,451 Member
    mytime6630 wrote: »
    Those of you who know me, know that the holidays are the hardest time for me (actually from Halloween until January).

    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.
    I have pictures in the spoiler.
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    Oh my goodness Joan!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THE QUILT TOPS! I've been thinking of doing something similar. Christmas has lost a bit of its sparkle for me now that there are no little ones, although we still have a large family gathering. I can no longer afford to buy gifts for everyone, which I think is part of the sadness, but I would love to make each of the adults a lap quilt as a gift. My goal is to have enough to give next year all at once also!

    I love the patterns you used too! So pretty.

    I know this is a hard time of year for you, so I'm really happy to see you found something that brings you such joy. Thank you for sharing the photos! It brought me joy to see them. :flowerforyou:



  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,451 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    sugarfreesquirrel wrote: »
    How has this thread helped you? do you check in every day?

    I joined this post in 2017 and I'm still here! I tend to be a bit on and off lately but this is the place I always come.

    It helps me to be more accountable and more mindful. Setting smaller goals. I find it a great, non judgemental support network and Im happy to say that over the years quite a few people on here have become friends despite us being on other sides of the pond!
    If I'm having a rubbish time these guys lift me up.

    I've been here with Bex and mytime6630 and many others since 2017 also! I go MIA now and again, but I have found this group to be like "friends" I've just not met in person. :heart:
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,451 Member
    emgracewrites wrote: »
    Spent the entire day working as a vendor at a local craft show today. Didn’t log my food and I probably didn’t get enough, but I did make sure I was snacking throughout the day, rather than just skipping entirely. I’ve also been doing better lately with drinking more water so that’s good.

    Oh, and I sold 29 books. 😁 8 of those books covered the cost of the space at the show, but that still leaves me with more than $160 in pure profit. I’m a very happy author tonight! (And a tired one, LOL. I’m definitely going to sleep good tonight.)

    That is so exciting! You should be a very happy author. Very cool! What kind of books do you write?
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    edited December 2022


    @PackerFanInGB Thanks Tracy! These are all free patterns to (except for the xmas trees). I have about 10 more free patterns to try, and the best part is that I've not had to buy much to make them! I buy really inexpensive batting from walmart, because I figured these would not be used as much.
    But like you, we are not buying anyone any gifts this year.Our grandchildren are all older .. 22, 18,17, 16, and 14. I know what to get the 16 year old because he's a big KC CHiefs fan, but we have no idea what to get the others.So hubby wants to just do money. Last year we did money, but I made them all a simple fleece blanket, plus found a couple little gifts. But I don't even know if they kept any. We just arn't around them enough to know their interests at that age!. And we won't be seeing them over the holidays ... our 16 yr old can't get off work, and hubby does not want to make the 8+ hr drive to Michigan. But we will hopefully see them in January.
    @cschmitz110515 - you were asking about the one quilt.That pattern is called Chandelier. I think that is my favorite one also. My SIL asked to see pictures, and she asked if she could have that one. I told her not this year (because I wanted that one to put on our couch), but next year I'll probably make several using that pattern.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    I was sure I posted goals for sunday .. guess not!
    So posting them for tomorrow..

    JFT, Monday, 12/5
    1. weigh .. no matter what
    2. log all food
    3. concentrate on water
    4. watch evening snacking -- Goal is no snack at all for at least 4x this week
    ***************************
    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: 208. 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.
    Dec 3: 205.0... back where I started almost 3 weeks ago... not being too successful so far. But my downfall is still evening snacking, and not enough water. Goals for next week: 4 out of 5 nites no snacks, aim for 6+ water each day.

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