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

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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,158 Member
    edited December 2022
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    🐳🐬DECEMBER 2022🐬🐳
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    I’ve had a bit of a curveball this week.
    DED rang to say she had Covid.
    DH tested and was also positive.
    I tested negative, so there is that.
    He’s isolating, and I have my fingers crossed that it passes me by.
    C’est la vie!!!
    β€’ 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.
    β€’ I am continuing with my present routine in December.
    Focus for December:
    β€’ Enjoy moderate treats, while staying under calorie goal
    β€’ Exercise to augment calories available
    β€’ Adhere to Daily Solid Habits

    Eat under goal!

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    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!!!

    πŸ¦„ Terri
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,171 Member
    edited December 2022
    JFT Friday 9th

    - Weigh in
    - 8 waters (get 4 in by lunch time)
    - Log ALL food!
    - Be mindful, don't grab "lazy snacks"

    Good luck everyone!

    Did have a large hot chocolate this morning from Greggs. It was on the school run and it was sooooo cold like -2. I just needed a hot drink to warm up.. and it was free with O2 Priority (rewards app for my SIM card for those who don't know) I could have chosen something better but I just wanted something warm and filling x
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,171 Member
    edited December 2022
    5LB CHALLENGE

    SW: 178
    28th Nov: 178
    9th Dec: 179
    GW: 173
  • emgracewrites
    emgracewrites Posts: 478 Member
    Happy Friday y’all!

    My big goal for today is to get enough water. I’ve been much better this week about hitting my calorie goal but water is still a struggle. I’m shooting for 40 oz. today.

    Goals for 12/9
    - 40 oz of water
    - pick up medicine from pharmacy
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,171 Member
    Mini success for the day!

    I've had lunch! I mentioned yesterday I wouldn't skip meals so I've had soup, but with no bread to dip in which I ALWAYS do.
    And I'm 3 waters down! So on track for my 8 for the day!
    Asking as I get 6 in before I go to bed I'm good because my bottle next to my bed is 2 cups worth and I've always drank it before I've gone to sleep.


    Can't wait to see your walk pictures @PackerFanInGB ;)
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,479 Member

    JFT Thursday
    - Up by 7:00 :(
    - Weigh :(
    - Work by 8:00 :(
    - Meetings :smiley:
    - More meetings πŸ˜€
    - Mini mealsπŸ˜€
    - Log food😞
    - Stay Green😟
    - Lean & Green dinner😞
    - No cookies😞
    - No alcohol😞
    - Church thingπŸ˜€
    - Hopefully no more calculusπŸ˜€
    - Bed by 11:00πŸ˜€

    Not the greatest day yesterday, but that’s ok because today will be better.

    JFT Friday
    - morning meeting πŸ˜€
    - Work from home πŸ˜€
    - Weigh πŸ˜€
    - MPF πŸ˜€
    - Mini meals
    - Rest
    - Log food
    - Stay green
    - No alcohol
    - Lean & green for dinner

  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,216 Member
    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 5 pm, but I can taste as I cook. None of the same foods at dinner as I've had thus far.
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,674 Member
    edited December 2022
    Recap 12/8 R
    1) Walked dog 4.44 mi :smiley: happy me & happy dog
    2) Move hourly :smiley: 15.3K 27 floors 11/14
    3) Seared scallops, veg & salad for supper / net calories zero / >64 oz. water :smiley: net cals green 62, sodium -441, fiber excellent, protein low, carbs good, calcium low-ish, 80 oz water
    4) 9:30 health ins appt / declutter dining room ~ so nice that table is clear of stuff from my old work life & Medicare papers yay! / shred papers / lights & decorations on real tree back aching so no / boil eggs / another ta-da? dusted & decorated in dining room, cleared some papers, digital decluttering TA-DA!
    5) Floss / retainers / pray :smiley: 3x

    JFT 12/9 F ~ Weather not wonderful, and I have plenty to keep me active indoors today = planned rest day.
    1) Move hourly / >7,500 steps
    2) Turkey meatballs & noodles for supper / net calories zero / >64 oz. water
    3) 10:00 haircut/color ~ done / lights on real tree ~ done / dust dining room chairs / vacuum dining room / decorations on real tree / wash dishes / prep sympathy card / prep Medicare ins premium payment / check DVR / another ta-da?
    4) Floss / retainers / pray / 7:30 alarm (9:00 visitation)

    Yesterday I learned the 48yo son of my very first professional asst. manager from 1980 (whom I love) died recently from metastatic pancreatic cancer. Bryan (son) had moved across the country to Seattle right after college, but I remember him, along with his two sisters, at company family picnics and other events when they were just kids. Also, I was on a professional org board in the 2010s with one of the girls. Going to the funeral home tomorrow to give my support and sympathy to Joe, Barb, Kelly & Jessie. I don't really want to go, but it's the right thing to do.

    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 ~ None. Sad that City Stadium Run for Veterans no longer, ended by the pandemic.
    • 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
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,171 Member
    JFT Friday 9th

    - Weigh in βœ”οΈ
    - 8 waters βœ”οΈ(get 4 in by lunch time)
    - Log ALL food!βœ”οΈ
    - Be mindful, don't grab "lazy snacks"βœ”οΈ

    So far so good. Up to 5 waters at the minute but I'm in bed with my bottle and I reckon I'll get them in before I fall asleep. Been to the toilet sooooo many times today though πŸ˜‚

    To improve on today I want to eat my evening meal slower. I made cottage pie and veg and I still feel a bit peckish. In hindsight, I wolfed it down. The kids had been stressing me a little through the day, but when Casey got home from school it just got alot worse and they really got on my nerves. I kept my cool with them for the most part but it meant I just shoveled my food down. I didn't enjoy it nearly as much as I should have.

    I've got 600 cals left (including exercise calories) so I'll allow myself 250 calories for snacks tonight and that will take me to my calorie limit (not including exercise cals)
    Least I can treat myself a little. But I'm gonna try keep it healthy if I can and maybe one "naughty" snack.

    I know it's calorie counting and I can eat what I want but I want to keep it healthy as I can. End of the day bag of crisps is still a bag of crisps. Just because I have the calories for it doesn't mean it's healthy.
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,216 Member
    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after my meeting.
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,171 Member
    JFT Sat 10th

    Update on last night, so I did over snack. But hey, it happens. Miraculously I was still in the green by 22 calories. I did try say no to myself but it was hard not to! Need to be more determined tonight or prep some healthy snacks before I get to bed

    Today's goals
    - Log all food
    - Make room for pizza for tea
    - 8 waters
    - Go on stepper
    - Mindful snacks or better yet.. don't eat Ash's snacks cause his are high in calories. I had some pistachio nuts of his last night and I logged them and was like "oh jeez 😬.. that's hiiigh"

    Think that's it for goals... Feel like im forgetting some.

    I was gonna walk to dog today but it's snowed over night. The kids are amazed by it but I'm just like "meh" ... It's like 3mm of snow where as I've seen the snow in the US (from pics) and THATS snow.
    Even snow from the 90s and 00s in the UK was better than what it is nowadays. We used to atleast get a foot of snow on a really good snow day where you could atleast go sledging and have a decent snowball fight and build a snow man.
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,479 Member

    JFT Friday
    - morning meeting πŸ˜€
    - Work from home πŸ˜€
    - Weigh πŸ˜€
    - MPF πŸ˜€
    - Mini meals πŸ˜€
    - RestπŸ˜€
    - Log foodπŸ˜€
    - Stay greenπŸ˜€
    - No alcoholπŸ˜€
    - Lean & green for dinnerπŸ˜€

    JFT Saturday
    - sleep in πŸ˜€
    - Go to workπŸ˜€
    - Cook for party
    - Shower
    - Party
    - Eat reasonably
    - No alcohol
    - bed by 11:00


  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member

    Goals for saturday
    1. go to gym
    2. log all food
    3. MINDFUL EATING...
    4. no nite time snacking... OR if I do .. grab a apple, orange, or if really hungry, protein shake. Nothing else!!
    5. do quick clean up of daughters apartment since she is staying with us a few weeks
    6. sew
    7. work on taxes
    ***************************
    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:
    217. 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 :s ( Failed on this one .. probably managed 2 nites), aim for 6+ water each day :s (Big fail on this).
    Dec 10: 204.8 -- not much, I was hoping it would be more. Goals for next week: 8+ water a day; 4 nites with NO SNACKS in the evening.



  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,674 Member
    Recap 12/9 F ~ Weather not wonderful, and I have plenty to keep me active indoors today = planned rest day.
    1) Move hourly / >7,500 steps :smiley: 7.6K 15 floors 12/14
    2) Turkey meatballs & noodles for supper / net calories zero / >64 oz. water :neutral: Late night snack of cracker didn't help, but my tummy needed them. Net cals -350, sodium -572, fiber protein carbs excellent, calcium ok, 88 oz water
    3) 10:00 haircut/color / lights on real tree / dust dining room chairs ~ all the spindles & curves! / vacuum dining room ~ hubby remarked now downstairs is all clean LOL / decorations on real tree / wash dishes / prep sympathy card / prep Medicare ins premium payment / check DVR / another ta-da? digital decluttering, clear more papers TA-DA!
    4) Floss / retainers too lazy / pray / 7:30 alarm (9:00 visitation) :) 3x

    JFT 12/10 Sat. ~ Another dreary day, saw snow flutter down this morning but melted right away. Now just drizzly.
    1) Walk dog in afternoon
    2) Move hourly
    3) Leftovers for supper / net calories zero / >64 oz. water
    4) Funeral visitation 9:00 ~ done / decorations on real tree / finance tasks / write 10 Christmas cards / another ta-da?
    5) Floss / retainers / pray / 7:30 alarm (9:00 church)

    Very glad I went to the funeral home this morning. Although the circumstances sucked, it was good to see Joe, Barb, Kelly & Jessie. I also saw about 10 others (long-time employees) from the old days where we worked in banking, and we all remembered each other. Several in the internal audit dept. where I started my career & worked for 30+ years, others throughout the company's local headquarters, even another one from my old professional org when we were board members together. Joe & Barb were happy to see all of us; even Jessie remarked how she couldn't believe how many from the bank were there. That's because we worked there when working at the company was fun, and we definitely had a work family feel. I finally got Christy's cell # ~ yay! She just retired this summer, and we worked years together, including many work road trips, until she transferred to another dept. We plan to meet up again after the holidays, and I'm so happy about that.

    5# Challenge ~ using my Sat. w-i
    Nov. 12 = 175.5
    Nov. 19 = 175
    Nov. 26 = 176 Thanksgiving foods
    Dec. 3 = 175.5
    Dec. 10 = 175.5 staying steady, at least not gaining haha


    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 ~ None. Sad that City Stadium Run for Veterans no longer, ended by the pandemic.
    • maybe Jingle Bell 5K in person this year? need to watch for skipped virtual local event
    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
  • emgracewrites
    emgracewrites Posts: 478 Member
    Positives for the day: healthy choices went well for the first part of the day. And I logged ALL my food, even when things fell apart in the afternoon.

    I made the mistake of stopping by the grocery store while I was hungry. Ended up buying a box of Ritz crackers and eating almost an entire sleeve of them throughout the course of the afternoon. I was already feeling bad thanks to allergies/cold/hopefully-not-COVID and now i gave myself a stomachache on top of it. I don’t know why I’m my own worst enemy sometimes.
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,216 Member
    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,216 Member
    JFT for 12/11/2022 (tomorrow)βœ”οΈ
    1) No desserts today, can have sugarfree or no sugar added. (last 11/30)
    2) None of DH's stash today & none of the 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 Thursday. (last 12/15)
    5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 12/5). 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 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) No sweet potato or pumpkin ok today. (last 12/10)
    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


  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,171 Member
    JFT Sat 10th

    Today's goals
    - Log all food βœ”οΈ
    - Make room for pizza for tea ❌
    - 8 waters❌
    - Go on stepper❌
    - Mindful snacks❌

    Yesterday went right down the $h!tter. I was in a bad mood most the day.
    Kids were totally disrespecting me.
    I kept my cool with them for the most part. Only when it got really out of hand did I shout. Not that it did any good anyway. I was that furious with them that I actually sat in the room with them til they all fell asleep because to them "bed time" means "playtime". And I was having non of it. I had put off making my tea because I was that annoyed with them. So when they were asleep then I cooked my pizza.

    So bad mood led to bad choices, I couldn't get anything done in the day cleaning wise, then to top it off Casey was sick in the night and didn't even shout us or anything! She just went right back to sleep! Luckily she had been sick OVER the side of her bed. And when Marley woke up (like she does everynight) she got up and came and told us. So woke Casey to check on her and she was fine, a little warm but fine and she's okay this morning now.
    But ash has just been sick. Everyone's been sick but me 😬 hope I avoid it lol

    JFT Sun 11th

    Still in a bad mood tbh so I'm gonna keep it easy. Was thinking of when @mytime6630 said the 20%/80% thing. I've realised I do so much better in the week when the kids are in school. I have better focus. So weekends can be my "off days" I won't feel so bad about them if I have a good Mon-Fri. I might even look into "banking" calories throughout the week so if I do F up on the weekend it will still even out over the week.

    - Log all food
    - 6 waters
    - Try to stay in the green
    - Clean all the pots.


    Sorry for the super long posts 🀣
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,216 Member
    JFT for 12/11/2022 (today)βœ”οΈ
    1) No desserts today, can have sugarfree or no sugar added. (last 11/30)
    2) None of DH's stash today & none of the 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 Thursday. (last 12/15)
    5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 12/5). 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 canned 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) No sweet potato or pumpkin ok today. (last 12/10)
    11) Not sure if I have to eat out with FIL, but if so, I'll have the soup and salad combo and one breadstick (if we go to Olive Garden).
    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.
    ================== 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


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  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,674 Member
    edited December 2022
    Recap 12/10 Sat. ~ Another dreary day, saw snow flutter down this morning but melted right away. Now just drizzly.
    1) Walk dog in afternoon :sweat_smile: 3.7 mi & a bit soggy from drizzle the entire time but happy dog & happy me (only 23 miles to 800km for year)
    2) Move hourly :smiley: 14.3K 31 floors 11/14
    3) Leftovers for supper / net calories zero / >64 oz. water :smiley: Yay! Net cals green 233, sodium green, fiber low-ish, protein low, carbs good, calcium ok, 80 oz. water
    4) Funeral visitation 9:00 / decorations on real tree / finance tasks / write 10 Christmas cards no time / another ta-da? digital decluttering, prepped church offering, organized food for stew, remembered to charge Fitbit TA-DA! :smiley:
    5) Floss / retainers / pray / 7:30 alarm (9:00 church) :) 3x

    JFT 12/11 Sunday
    1) Church 9:00 & beautiful tenor solo from Handel's Messiah Christmas section <3
    2) Move hourly
    3) Walk dog in afternoon
    4) Beef stew for supper / net calories zero / >64 oz. water
    5) Call Mom & Dad (forecast not looking good for my road trip this week to visit) / last Christmas decoration box to basement / refill watering can from rain barrel jugs / memorial donation / prep Weidner Center donation / Wildlife Sanctuary member renewal / sync Fitbit with health ins for rebate / meal plan & grocery list / odds & ends shopping list / research value dates for Garden of Lights / create Walgreens acct & link to health ins / create Medicare online acct / write 10 Christmas cards / 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
    Dec. 10 = 175.5 staying steady, at least not gaining haha


    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 ~ None. Sad that City Stadium Run for Veterans no longer, ended by the pandemic.
    • maybe Jingle Bell 5K in person this year? need to watch for skipped virtual local event
    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: 3,216 Member
    edited December 2022
    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 5 pm, unless we have early dinner with FIL. None of the same foods at dinner as at lunch. Can still have my dose of metamusal. Shoot, I did have some sweet potato casserole at lunch ... forgot my commitment not to have sweet potatoes today. So tomorrow I won't have any. (I don't like to have it everyday.)
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,216 Member
    JFT for 12/11/2022 (today)βœ”οΈ
    1) No desserts today, can have sugarfree or no sugar added. (last 11/30)βœ”οΈ
    2) None of DH's stash today & none of the ice cream that my friend brought.βœ”οΈ
    3) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 12/2)βœ”οΈ
    4) Don't weigh again until next Monday, 12/19. (last 12/15)βœ”οΈ
    5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 12/5). 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.βœ”οΈ
    6) No honey today(1-3 Tbsp.). (a little in honey mustard ok)βœ”οΈ
    7) Nuts ok (22-26 g), but none of Gary's canned nuts.βœ”οΈ
    8) No beef jerky today.βœ”οΈ
    9) No chicken Vienna sausage ok today (last 10/19) (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)βœ”οΈ
    10) No sweet potato or pumpkin ok today. (last 12/10) Made a mistake and ate some. I forgot this!!
    11) Not sure if I have to eat out with FIL, but if so, I'll have the soup and salad combo and one breadstick (if we go to Olive Garden).βœ”οΈ
    JFT for 12/12/2022 (tomorrow)βœ”οΈ
    1) No desserts today, can have sugarfree or no sugar added. (last 11/30)
    2) None of DH's stash today & none of the 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, 12/19. (last 12/15)
    5) Up to 1.5 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 12/5). 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) or 12 in-the-shell nuts, but none of Gary's canned 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) No sweet potato or pumpkin ok today. (last 12/10)
    (if we go to Olive Garden).Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.

    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow. Can still have my dose of metamusal (I forgot after lunch).
    ================== 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


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  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,171 Member

    JFT Sun 11th

    - Log all food βœ”οΈ
    - 6 waters ❌
    - Try to stay in the greenβœ”οΈ
    - Clean all the pots.❌

    Well I rectified my binge eat from the night before, I've eaten too little calories yesterday so I can't even post my diary! Ash was sick yesterday, so the girls have passed on their bug or whatever it is they have to him. He then looks at me and says I bet your next!
    Tbh my stomach did feel off. Like slight nausea. But I think with the amount of sick I've had to clean over the last 4 days my stomach was just like no. I had no appetite. Then because I was over thinking about being sick I just decided not to eat dinner. The only way I can describe it was that my stomach felt like it had stopped digesting. Like it was switched off. So I was worried that anything I ate would just sit on my stomach and I would throw it up. So I tried to beat my own body and not eat. Anyway I've not been sick so I guess it worked and I actually feel hungry again.
    But Casey and Marley were sick again last night. Honestly it's exhausting!
    What I don't get is they're completely fine in the day but sick at night? I had to shower Casey last night at like 2am, I hate it when they're stood there shivering in the shower from being sick.

    Anyway they're at home with me today, Sask is in school

    Goals for today
    - Log all food
    - 6 waters
    - Clean the bloody pots. It's getting ridiculous now.
    - try stay in the green

    Good luck everyone for today :) x
  • emgracewrites
    emgracewrites Posts: 478 Member
    Goals for 12/12
    - log all food
    - Drink 40 oz of water

    That’s it for me today. Only got about 5 and a half hours of sleep last night and caffeine is off limits for me - gives me heart palpitations and makes me super jittery.

    So I’m setting the bar kind of low for myself today.
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,589 Member
    JFT Monday
    1. THINK PINK. Duolingo. Check in about conference.
    2. Write "How Do Taxes Work?" script.
    3. Filk "Oklahoma."
    4. Reading - Libby. Update Goodreads!
    5. Write S&F and Clois.
    6. Continue drafting unit plans.
    7. Park walk.
    8. Evening: Tweetchat. 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. Sun EGL 4-10. 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: 200.9

    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. Weekly blog series: Weekly Wishes (Monday) and Weekly Wins (Friday).

    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. One more week with students. Still a lot to do. Not feeling great today and if I'm still under the weather tomorrow I'll call my dr to let them know.

    WTFY 2023 will be "Priorities."
    2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence.
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,479 Member
    Honestly it's exhausting!
    What I don't get is they're completely fine in the day but sick at night? I had to shower Casey last night at like 2am, I hate it when they're stood there shivering in the shower from being sick.

    Bex, hang in there. It seems like it takes forever for the sickness to get out of the house. Especially with little ones. Take care of you! Hugs from across the pond.
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,479 Member
    Don't think I posted goals yesterday. Went to a party in the afternoon with cookie cake and greasy hamburgers & fries. It was delicious. Had a reasonable dinner, but snacked after and had a couple of drinks. Vodka, not beer, but calories none the less. Also had a party Saturday evening, kept the portions small, but ate too much anyway. Didn't bother to log either day. A third party this afternoon for work, then I can go back to normal. Eye appointment after the party, think I'm going to go with contacts this go around. Have to get the bifocal contacts. They say it takes getting used to, but that they are good. I'm tired of wearing glasses all the time. I'll still wear them most days, but I'd like an alternative for dressy days.

    JFT Monday
    - Work by 6:45 :smiley:
    - Meetings :smiley:
    - Concentrate audit :smiley:
    - Look up vision benefit info
    - Luncheon
    - Eye Doc
    - Home
    - Choir concert
    - Dinner
    - Maybe swing by Kohl's to get stuff for in-laws for Christmas. I have a40% off coupon.
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,216 Member
    JFT for 12/12/2022 (today)βœ”οΈ
    1) No desserts today, can have sugarfree or no sugar added. (last 11/30) Can try a small piece of the sweet bread our friend brought.
    2) None of DH's stash today & none of the 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, 12/19. (last 12/15)
    5) Up to 1.5 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 12/5). 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) or 12 in-the-shell nuts, but none of Gary's canned 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) No sweet potato or pumpkin ok today. (last 12/10)

    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.
    ================== 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
    Recap 12/11 Sunday
    1) Church 9:00 & beautiful tenor solo from Handel's Messiah Christmas section <3
    2) Move hourly :smiley: 15.6K 40 floors 10/14
    3) Walk dog in afternoon :smiley: 4.18 mi = happy dog & happy me (only 18.67 miles to 800km YTD)
    4) Beef stew for supper / net calories zero / >64 oz. water :smiley: Even with peanut M&Ms & popcorn in evening, not bad. Net cals green 92, sodium -15, fiber & carbs good, protein low-ish, calcium low-ish, 88 oz water
    5) Call Mom & Dad (forecast not looking good for my road trip later this week to visit) / last Christmas decoration box to basement / refill watering can from rain barrel jugs / memorial donation / prep Weidner Center donation / Wildlife Sanctuary member renewal / sync Fitbit with health ins for rebate / meal plan & grocery list / odds & ends shopping list / research value dates for Garden of Lights / create Walgreens acct & link to health ins / create Medicare online acct / write 10 Christmas cards / another ta-da? gas in car, digital decluttering, cleared some papers TA-DA! :smiley:
    6) Floss / retainers / pray :neutral: 1x

    JFT 12/12 M ~ So tired of endless cloudy days. Not helped by shorter daylight hours. I miss the sun!
    1) Move hourly
    2) Walk dog in afternoon
    3) Leftovers for supper / net calories zero / >64 oz. water
    4) Morning errands with hubby done: City Hall to pay property taxes (yikes) / gas in hubby's SUV / grocery shopped (minus $50 rewards earned from walking monthly ~ yay) / dropped mail at Post Office
    5) Schedule massage appt / update jt dda register / research value dates for Garden of Lights / create Walgreens acct & link to health ins / create Medicare online acct / write 10 Christmas cards / 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
    Dec. 10 = 175.5 staying steady, at least not gaining haha


    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 ~ None. Sad that City Stadium Run for Veterans no longer, ended by the pandemic.
    • maybe Jingle Bell 5K in person this year? need to watch for skipped virtual local event
    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: 3,216 Member
    Hour commitment - After I finish my metamusal, I won't eat again until 5 pm. None of the same foods at dinner as at lunch.