JUST FOR TODAY... One day at a time .. Daily Commitment for 2023!
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@teigansdad I tend to be all or nothing as well. It can be great when I'm "on", but when I go off the rails it is ugly. You can do this. Hop back on board and make this week better. My eating has been crazy this past week. Today I'm going to try to at least keep it under maintenance. Good Luck!3
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@pridesabtch I ache for you. Keeping you in thoughts and prayers.
@teigansdad I have FOMO big time when it comes to food. I just try to move on and make the next day better than the last.
Recap 2/19 Sun.
1) Church online this morning
2) Move hourly 12.6K 25 floors 10/14
3) Walked dog 3.86 mi
happy dog & happy me
4) Black bean burgers, roasted sunchokes & ? for supper ~ hubby wanted something else, so I ate leftover chowder / net calories zero / 72+ oz. water
I was bored so hubby and I went for a drive with dog, and stopped at DQ. Hubby and dog, who also loves ice cream, got cones, plus dog treat in drive-thru. Despite knowing I didn't need anything, I still got hot fudge sundae (at least I got small). What is wrong with me? Anyway, net cals -244, sodium not horrible, fiber & carbs excellent, protein good, calcium ok, 72 oz. water
5) Any ta-da's? Refilled bird feeders, bunch of digital declutter, cleared some papers
TA-DA!
6) Floss / retainers / pray 3x
JFT 2/20 M
1) Move hourly
2) Walk dog
3) Black bean burgers, roasted sunchokes & green beans for supper / net calories zero / 72+ oz. water
4) Wash dishes (done) / refill heated bird bath (done) / SIL stopped by for short visit / organize tax docs (rec'd almost all) / CPS-3 survey / clear some papers / digital declutter / another ta-da?
5) Floss / retainers / pray
Potential multi-day snowstorm on its way. Decent weather today still, so will get some miles with dog shortly.
100 days from now reminder: What I do today gets me where I want to be. [Feb. 1 - May 11]
About me:I'm Carmela
This is my lifestyle. It's. Not. A. Diet.
Height 5'4"
65 yrs old
Reside in Green Bay, WI, USA
2023 Goals:1) Ultimate goal weight 150#... I'll be satisfied if I can get back down to 160# this yearWord for 2022-23: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship- Post weekly weigh-in on MFP 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.
- Take measurements & log on MFP every month end ~ 1.31.23 ack!
- Try new recipes now that I have the time
January: parsnip/potato mash; St. Louis gooey butter cake (Mom's bday)
February: creamy bacon corn chowder (slow cooker)
January 1x6 days, 1x5 days, 2x4 days
February 1x6 days, 1x4 days- Walk dog 3-4 miles, treadmill when necessary in winter, weights/my home version of circuit & other x-training
- Continue PT (physical therapy) exercises to strengthen arthritic knees & hip flexor
January 48.14 miles
February 22.06 miles so far (2/11)- In 2022 I logged 500.4 miles, or 805km. Not the full challenge, but with knee issues early in year, I was happy to get this far.
- I can earn $10 every month on my Medicare Advantage Plan with 10+ days of 7,500 steps
- Registered for Seroogy's Valentine 5K on 2.4.23 ~ skipped 2023 due to frigid temps with wind chill around 0F... didn't want a repeat of overuse injury from last winter. In 2022, I had to cancel race due to inflammation in knees from overuse & arthritis (medico advised).
- Registered for Bellin 10K on 6.10.23 ~ 2022 first time in person since 2019 & not as large of turnout, still 4,000+ participants
- register for Packers 5K ~ date TBD
- register for Bellin Women's 5K ~ date TBD (1,000+ for all races in 2022)
- watch for other events to possibly add
- Excellent goal previous years, to be continued
- Visit parents 1-2 times each month, phone calls in between ~ they're in mid to late 80s and live 90 miles away
- Monthly contact with former colleagues/others in town, now that I'm retired
1.12.23 lunch w/ C
- Made great progress on first floor of house in 2022, keep going
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more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 2/20/2023 (today)✔️
1) No dessert today, unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.
2) None of DH's stash today, including the nuts and stuff he has on counter. And none of his pepitas.
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/15)
4) Don't weigh again until Monday 2/20
5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/19). 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) (last 2/8)
7) Nuts ok (22-26 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts, but none of Gary's canned nuts or pepitas.
8) No beef jerky today.
9) No chicken Vienna sausage today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)
10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 2/14)
11) Tamales ok today (last 2/9)
12) Up to 1.5 to 2.0 oz of the gift nuts (&fruits) my friend gave us today. (last 2/17)
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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Hour commitment - After I finish my cocoa, I won't eat again until after 5 pm. Can still have my dose of metamusal.0
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DAY 22: February 20; JFT I will:azulvioleta6 wrote: »
DAY 21: February 19; JFT I will:
1. Track all food
2. 5,000 steps 5044
3. Take a break from OT and swim a mile
3. 8 C liquid
4. 5 freggies
5. 7 hours sleep 8h48m
7. Do one self-care activity
1. Track all food
2. 5,000 steps
3. Heavy gardening
3. 8 C liquid
4. 5 freggies
5. 7 hours sleep
7. Do one self-care activity
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Its been almost a week getting on here. Ha. . my goals of NO SNACKING in the evening feel by the wayside friday nite.. and all weekend I've been awful.
SO .. I'll do another week, and hope to get more than just 2 nites of success. I'm trying to eat more during the day, hoping that will help me. I know its just habit .. and a bad habit
JFT, Tues
1. log all food
2. concentrate on water
3. stay within my calories
4. Day 1 .. NO EVENING snacking.. except maybe a protein shake
Week of 2/20 - 2/27 - no snacking in the evening; protein shake is OK.
Weigh-ins
SW: Jan 1st 207.6
SW: Feb 1: 202.4 (Down 5.2#)
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Weekly weigh-in... I will weigh myself every Sunday. I choose that day because it will help me over the weekends, which is usually my worse time.Sunday, Jan 1: 207.8 starting weight**********************
Feb 12: 205.6 -- not the best week.
Feb 19: 204.0 ... just keep going back and forth weightwise! Need to focus more on what I eat.
A little about me:My name is Joan, I will be 72 years old this summer. I am very tall, 5'11", and hope to lose 25-30 pounds. I have 2 grown children, have been married to my husband for 46 years; love to garden, love to walk and exercise, and love to sew.
Weight Goals:
SW, Jan 1st, 2023: 207.8
1st goal weight: 199 - reach this by March
2nd goal weight: 180 - reach this by July
Ultimate goal weight: 170-175 - reach this by October
Monthly Goals:
Feb: 202 --- actual weight was 202.4, so not too far off.
March: 198
April: 194 (Hubby and my 46 wedding anniversary)
May: 190
June: 186
July: 182 (my birthday)
August: 178
Sept: 174
October: 170--- Ultimate goal weight
November: learn to maintain 170
December: learn to maintain 1701 -
Haven't responded since last week .. so trying to catch up.
First, I want to say how much I love you guys! We are all so supportive.. so caring.. and so here for each other. The best online friends. I love how any of us can vent, or express what we are going through.. and we are all here to support/help that person. Hugs to you all.. you truly are the best!
@pridesabtch .. My heart just aches for what you are feeling and going through. I wish I could say I only "can imagine", but I truly can say I understand. Those feelings of helplessness, being afraid, being angry, not knowing what to do, are so very hard, especially when it is your child. But you are there for her.. she knows how much you love her. You are such a great mom to your girls.. and they know that. That love that you have will help your daughter more than anything. Take good care of yourself during this time also .. hugs to you dear friend. My prayers are with you and your family. I am happy that your daughter is OK.. and she will get the medical help she needs.
@teigansdad - First .. I don't know if I told you how happy we are to see you back! (can't remember .. I read posts, and if I don't have time to respond I think I'll do it the next day... then forget! Ha.. thats was 72 years old does to me!!). But ... we are so happy to see you back posting!
I am the same way with food. I will buy something, thinking I will eat "just one a day", or just a small portion.. and I end up eating it until its gone. Its like I figure I might as well eat all the calories now, and then the stuff will be gone. I am learning NOT to buy this stuff .. no matter how strong I might feel while in the grocery store. But ... I can overeat on healthy things.. like raisins, nuts, banannas, etc. I know I am an emotional, binge eater, and its hard to stop and change these behaviors!.
But ... you had a birthday party. You did OK by having some treats.. and today is a new day. This is what I am also learning. Someone successful in keeping weight off is not perfect everyday. There will be days when the calories are high and we eat more than we want, and binging still happens. But the ones that are successful tell themselves it was only one day... and start again the next day.. which is what you are doing .Forgive yourself ... and move on. If we are 80/20... that is great!
@littleblackshirt ... So happy to see you back also!! We missed you!
@azulviolet6 11 hours of overtime! That is a lot of extra hours! Hopefully today is a slower day for you. Love your goal of heavy gardening.. thats what I was doing all day. Just love that spring is on its way.
@cschmitz110515 -- We are all so alike. I can do really good calorie wise all day long.. then hubby suggests popcorn or ice cream, and I give in. But .. it would be hard to not have at least something while hubby and dog are having ice cream. Give yourself a big pat on the back for just getting a small sundae .. ha.. I would have probably had the bananna split or peanut buster parfait (my favorite!)
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JFT for 2/21/2023 (tomorrow)✔️more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 2/20/2023 (today)✔️
1) No dessert today, unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.✔️
2) None of DH's stash today, including the nuts and stuff he has on counter. And none of his pepitas.✔️
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/15)✔️
4) Don't weigh again until Thursday 2/23✔️
5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/19). 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) (last 2/8)✔️
7) Nuts ok (22-26 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts, but none of Gary's canned nuts or pepitas.✔️
8) No beef jerky today.✔️
9) No chicken Vienna sausage today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)✔️
10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 2/14)✔️Didn't eat today.
11) Tamales ok today (last 2/9)✔️Didn't eat today.
12) Up to 1.5 to 2.0 oz of the gift nuts (&fruits) my friend gave us today. (last 2/17)✔️
1) No dessert today, unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.
2) None of DH's stash today, including the nuts and stuff he has on counter. And none of his pepitas.
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/15)
4) Don't weigh again until Thursday 2/23
5) Up to 1.5 to 2 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/19). 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) (last 2/8)
7) Nuts ok (22-26 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts, but none of Gary's canned nuts or pepitas.
8) No beef jerky today.
9) No chicken Vienna sausage today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)
10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 2/14)
11) Tamales ok today (last 2/9)
12) None of the gift nuts (&fruits) my friend gave us today. (last 2/20)
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
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JFT - Sunday Feb 19
Log all food - 👿
Drink 1.5L of water - 🙂
Log into JFT - 🙂
Gratitude Journal - 👿
JFT - Monday Feb 20
Log all food
Drink 1.5L of water
Log into JFT
Gratitude Journal1 -
Three day weekend was nice, but I did very poorly when it came to eating. I seem to have the opposite reaction to stress that a lot of people here have been talking about - as in, if I’m stressed or frustrated or feeling low, I have to force myself to eat.
Goals for the week
- yoga everyday
- Crochet everyday
- Log all food and water
- Three strength workouts
- Eat at least one serving of fruit and veggies per day
- Buy Dad a birthday present1 -
First of all thanks so much for the welcome back. It feels like coming home to family and just picking up where we left off. @pridesabtch you and I have always had very similar daily goals… it is comforting knowing folks really know exactly what the demons you fight are. On that note I can’t imagine what you and your family are going thru right now… but I suspect the feelings are in constant change from sorrow to grief to relief to anger and a mix of every emotion in between. Just know we are here and we may not have answers but you’re in a safe place to just talk and let it out.
My day yesterday went well. Luckily Teigan finished off the birthday cake so I didn’t have That to worry about. She did make brownies but I was able to just refrain myself from opening pandoras box.
Yesterdays goal
Stay under 2000 calories✅
Run on treadmill after work✅
Drink at least 8 glssses of water💩
No more than 2 diet cokes all day✅
Log all calories✅
Forgive myself for the weekend 🤷🏼♂️working on it
Todays goals
Stay under 2k calories
Drink 8 glasses of water
Treadmill again after work (thinking I might make this my after work, workout because dang running sucks BUT I feel like 1/2 hour to 40 minutes I get the equivalent workout on my overall fitness as I would 1.5 hrs on bike) plus get more time with my girls after
Log all food
Stay positive
No snacks after 83 -
littleblackskirt wrote: »
JFT Monday 20th Feb
3 proper meals Breakfast and lunch were good, only had some crackers and cheese for evening meal
Fruit and veg a little ,not enough, I need to food shop
Only one small snack No snack at all!
Chase up missing business payment Done, but now waiting on a call back
Spend at least 2 hours on council appeal 3 hours, but so glad I've finished, it was a big frog job
Make decision on tree No, can't decide
JFT Tuesday 21st
3 proper meals
Fruit and veg
Only one small snack
Food shop
Housework and batch cooking day
Decide - tree
Im trying to decide whether to stick with my garden as it was when I moved in, or make it more like I'd prefer it, would be quite a lot of work for someone with a bad back! Almost all of the flower bed is filled with a large evergreen conifer, I appreciate that its green in the winter, and it does block the view of a neighbour's house. But...if I take it out, I could plant a small tree which I'd prefer, and lots of perennial plants, which is what I'm used to growing. Then I remember I've said I want less work outside! I'm a frustrated gardener, if I buy a plant or grow seeds I end up having to put them in pots because there's no room in the garden. I also don't want a garden I can't keep tidy as I get older. I need to decide quickly, before any birds might nest in it (I don't think they do, but just in case)
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pridesabtch wrote: »
JFT Goals
- Work by 8:00 (haha)
- Catch up on complaints & QAR's
- Log Food
- Stay within Maintenance
Maybe
- No alcohol
- Shower
- Bed by 11:00
Well, I didn't log my food, so I don't know if I was within maintenance, but I think I was close. My younger daughter is trying to keep me distracted and suggested we go get our nails done last night. It was good spending time with her, but it meant I didn't get to call Sierra during open hours. I feel a lot of guilt over that. I know if she needs me she can call, but I want her to know how much I need her as well. I'll call tonight, and we are driving up tomorrow for a quick visit and to drop a car off to my husband.
Pittsburgh is a walker friendly city, but when she gets out of the hospital, they will change locations to closer to her campus. Then he will need a car. We are very blessed that he has a job that will allow him to work remotely during this time, and that we can afford for him to live in a hotel as long as necessary. I can work remotely as well, but one of us needs to be here. I do better here where I have responsibilities. If I were in Pittsburgh, I would likely just sit in the hotel room and cry until visiting hours and then go back to the hotel after. Whereas Tim is more able to get out and do things. Before I left we got him a few necessities, a yoga mat and some running gear. This allows him to destress a little. He's actually trying to treat this like a business trip. He works until lunch, then goes out to eat. Then he works until the 3:00 visiting hour, visits until 4:00. Heads back to the hotel to run. Grabs a shower, then finds a local restaurant for dinner and drinks. Comes back to the hotel bar for a night cap, then finishes the evening with yoga and bed. It's a much healthier plan than I would have had. I'm thankful for him.
I'm at work today, but getting very little done. I'm sure there are things I need to be doing, but nothing really jumps out at me. I tied up some lose ends yesterday. Mostly, I'm just sitting here wishing I weren't here.
JFT Tuesday
- Work by 8:00
- Meeting at 8:30
- Follow up on complaints
- Check locally for outpatient programs I might be able to get Sierra into if needed
- Call Sierra's therapist at the school to try and get an action plan in place for when she gets out.
- Home by 5:00
- Laundry
- Shower
- No alcohol
- Bed by 11:002 -
DAY 22: February 20; JFT I will:azulvioleta6 wrote: »
1. Track all food
2. 5,000 steps 15,774
3. Heavy gardening got all three Birdies beds filled and planted my peas!
3. 8 C liquid
4. 5 freggies
5. 7 hours sleep 2h11m
6. Do one self-care activity
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I am finally getting to the stage of things where I am starting to FEEL better...it's good! I loved having a day off for myself yesterday--I worked really hard and accomplished a lot. It's amazing how much you can do while you are not also trying to do your job.
DAY 23: February 21; JFT I will:
1. Track all food
2. 10,000 steps
3. Finish light gardening tasks (bulb planting, color spots, plant onions, etc.)
3. 8 C liquid
4. 5 freggies
5. 7 hours sleep
6. Do one self-care activity--go to Sally Beauty and get supplies!
7. No workout today, rest and get steps
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Recap 2/20 M
1) Move hourly 12.6K 25 floors 10/14
2) Walk dog 3.85 mi = happy dog & happy me
3) Black bean burgers, roasted sunchokes & green beans for supper / net calories zero / 72+ oz. water net cals green 21 haha, sodium high-ish, fiber carbs calcium excellent, protein good, 72 oz. water
4) Wash dishes / refill heated bird bath / SIL stopped by for short visit / organize tax docs (rec'd almost all) ~ initial push done / CPS-3 survey / clear some papers / digital declutter / another ta-da? used overripe bananas & made bread with new recipe = TA-DA!
5) Floss / retainers / pray 3x
JFT 2/21 T
1) PT exercises
really s/b doing more than 1x per week, need to make the time
2) Move hourly / 7,500+ steps
3) Leftovers for supper / net calories zero / 72+ oz. water
4) Wash dishes / organize papers in home office / digital declutter / clear papers downstairs / vote in primary election on way to choir / 7:30 choir rehearsal / another ta-da?
5) Floss / retainers / pray
Today is the day between snowfalls. Right now, partly sunny & looks pretty, but temp and wind chill are under 20F so no dog walk today. Six days straight for workouts, so tomorrow probably planned rest day. Good thing, because we are meeting with our financial advisor (first time since I retired in fall) but that means 2+ hours car time, not counting the meeting itself. We'll go weather permitting, since we have a winter storm watch from 9pm today to midnight tomorrow, which covers all the counties we'll be driving in. Maybe a phone call meeting instead. Oh well, we'll wait and see.
100 days from now reminder: What I do today gets me where I want to be. [Feb. 1 - May 11]
About me:I'm Carmela
This is my lifestyle. It's. Not. A. Diet.
Height 5'4"
65 yrs old
Reside in Green Bay, WI, USA
2023 Goals:1) Ultimate goal weight 150#... I'll be satisfied if I can get back down to 160# this yearWord for 2022-23: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship- Post weekly weigh-in on MFP 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.
- Take measurements & log on MFP every month end ~ 1.31.23 ack!
- Try new recipes now that I have the time
January: parsnip/potato mash; St. Louis gooey butter cake (Mom's bday)
February: creamy bacon corn chowder (slow cooker); banana bread (using applesauce & oil)
January 1x6 days, 1x5 days, 2x4 days
February 1x6 days, 1x5 days, 1x4 days- Walk dog 3-4 miles, treadmill when necessary in winter, weights/my home version of circuit & other x-training
- Continue PT (physical therapy) exercises to strengthen arthritic knees & hip flexor
January 48.14 miles
February 45.21 miles so far (2/21)- In 2022 I logged 500.4 miles, or 805km. Not the full challenge, but with knee issues early in year, I was happy to get this far.
- I can earn $10 every month on my Medicare Advantage Plan with 10+ days of 7,500 steps
- Registered for Seroogy's Valentine 5K on 2.4.23 ~ skipped 2023 due to frigid temps with wind chill around 0F... didn't want a repeat of overuse injury from last winter. In 2022, I had to cancel race due to inflammation in knees from overuse & arthritis (medico advised) from walking in another frigid 5K.
- Registered for Bellin 10K on 6.10.23 ~ 2022 first time in person since 2019; 2023 added 5K event.
- register for Packers 5K ~ date TBD
- register for Bellin Women's 5K ~ date TBD (1,000+ for all races in 2022)
- watch for other events to possibly add
- Excellent goal previous years, to be continued
- Visit parents 1-2 times each month, phone calls in between ~ they're in mid to late 80s and live 90 miles away
- Monthly contact with former colleagues/others in town, now that I'm retired
1.12.23 lunch w/ CH
2.11.23 ART Nite w/ PZ (supper, gallery, bar w/ live music)
- Made great progress on first floor of house in 2022, keep going
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Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 2/21/2023 (today)✔️
1) No dessert today, unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.
2) None of DH's stash today, including the nuts and stuff he has on counter. And none of his pepitas.
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/15)
4) Don't weigh again until Thursday 2/23
5) Up to 1.5 to 2 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/19). 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) (last 2/8)
7) Nuts ok (22-26 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts, but none of Gary's canned nuts or pepitas.
8) No beef jerky today.
9) No chicken Vienna sausage today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)
10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 2/14)
11) Tamales ok today (last 2/9)
12) None of the gift nuts (&fruits) my friend gave us today. (last 2/20)================== 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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Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 5 pm. None of the same foods at dinner as lunch. Can still have cocoa, can still have my dose of metamusal.0
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JFT for 2/22/2023 (tomorrow)✔️more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 2/21/2023 (today)✔️
1) No dessert today, unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.✔️
2) None of DH's stash today, including the nuts and stuff he has on counter. And none of his pepitas.✔️
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/15)✔️
4) Don't weigh again until Thursday 2/23✔️
5) Up to 1.5 to 2 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/19). 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) (last 2/8)✔️
7) Nuts ok (22-26 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts, but none of Gary's canned nuts or pepitas.✔️
8) No beef jerky today.✔️
9) No chicken Vienna sausage today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)✔️
10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 2/14)✔️Didn't eat today.
11) Tamales ok today (last 2/9)✔️Didn't eat today.
12) None of the gift nuts (&fruits) my friend gave us today. (last 2/20)✔️
1) No dessert today, unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.
2) None of DH's stash today, including the nuts and stuff he has on counter. And none of his pepitas.
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/15)
4) Don't weigh again until Thursday 2/23
5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/19). 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) (last 2/8)
7) Nuts ok (22-26 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts, but none of Gary's canned nuts or pepitas.
8) No beef jerky today.
9) No chicken Vienna sausage today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)
10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 2/14)
11) Tamales ok today (last 2/9)
12) Up to 1.5 to 2 oz of gift nuts (&fruits) my friend gave us today. (last 2/20)
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
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Goals for the week
- yoga everyday ✅
- Crochet everyday ❌
- Log all food and water ✅
- Three strength workouts
- Eat at least one serving of fruit and veggies per day ❌
- Buy Dad a birthday present1 -
more during the day, hoping that will help me. I know its just habit .. and a bad habit
JFT, Tues
1. log all food
2. concentrate on water
3. stay within my calories
4. Day 1 .. NO EVENING snacking.. except maybe a protein shake
JFT, Wed
1. log all food
2. concentrate on water
3. stay within calories
4. only evening snack .. protein shake
Week of 2/20 - 2/27 - no snacking in the evening; protein shake is OK.
Weigh-ins
SW: Jan 1st 207.6
SW: Feb 1: 202.4 (Down 5.2#)
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Weekly weigh-in... I will weigh myself every Sunday. I choose that day because it will help me over the weekends, which is usually my worse time.Sunday, Jan 1: 207.8 starting weight**********************
Feb 12: 205.6 -- not the best week.
Feb 19: 204.0 ... just keep going back and forth weightwise! Need to focus more on what I eat.
A little about me:My name is Joan, I will be 72 years old this summer. I am very tall, 5'11", and hope to lose 25-30 pounds. I have 2 grown children, have been married to my husband for 46 years; love to garden, love to walk and exercise, and love to sew.
Weight Goals:
SW, Jan 1st, 2023: 207.8
1st goal weight: 199 - reach this by March
2nd goal weight: 180 - reach this by July
Ultimate goal weight: 170-175 - reach this by October
Monthly Goals:
Feb: 202 --- actual weight was 202.4, so not too far off.
March: 198
April: 194 (Hubby and my 46 wedding anniversary)
May: 190
June: 186
July: 182 (my birthday)
August: 178
Sept: 174
October: 170--- Ultimate goal weight
November: learn to maintain 170
December: learn to maintain 1701 -
JFT - Monday Feb 20
Log all food - 👿
Drink 1.5L of water - 👿
Log into JFT - 🙂
Gratitude Journal - 👿
JFT - Tuesday Feb 21
Log all food
Drink 1.5L of water
Log into JFT
Gratitude Journal1 -
pridesabtch wrote: »Sorry y’all. Didn’t mean to over share. I just needed a save place to vent my fears. We are keeping this pretty private.
That's exactly what this is. I'm super sorry to hear about your daughter; I can only imagine how difficult that is. You will be in our hearts. Feel free to post as much or as little detail as is helpful for you. You can always send me a message.
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JFT Wednesday
1. THINK PINK. SEND email follow-up for superintendent. Check on coverage requirements.
2. Online facilitation - JFT. Review/revise lesson plans. SET TIMES. Update class website. Duolingo. Review games book. Reply to emails. Grade online assignments. CALL THE LIBRARY.
3. Pit Crew - Outside?
4. Planning - MEETING. Also coverage. Revise Feb/Mar plans. Reading (Bigger Picture). Update Goodreads! Call to set up testing for ADHD. NEED TO WORK ON SCRIPTS! ChatGPT update; Source v Search Engine; Taxes scripts. Finish sub plans!!! Send email to remind about tutoring. Get boxes and take to car?
5. English class - DGP / NRI / SW8 / Review rhetoric / Act 4, Scene 1 / Survey w make-up plans. (Weekly SWE = CLOSER)
6. Tutoring. Lifting?
7. Check on books and dishes. Continue organizing office and setting aside space for books.
8. Evening: 2 podcasts. 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. Get elastic for shoes & take to shoe repair. Saturday YMCA & tweetchats on anon. Park walk? Sun RC; podcast?? When to work on Clois & Stuffy? Need to purchase and install doors; need to repair joist.
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
End of 2022: 201.2
Today: 204.2
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. Record mini-lessons.
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. 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. 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; purple All-Stars. 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 Mar 23 4p. How to respond to regressive behavior? Obgyn Mar 15 11a.
12. Just for fun: Start sketching dragon on a pile of books, offering one to the armored knight, & banner that reads "Treasure should not be hoarded / It should be shared."
WFTY: Priorities. So, things have escalated with my online stalker. I'm super glad that I have this as a place to be pseudonymous, where she can't find me. We've sent one cease-and-desist and another is being drafted.2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence. 2022 WFTY: Focus.1 -
littleblackskirt wrote: »
JFT Tuesday 21st
3 proper meals yes
Fruit and veg better 2/3 meals
Only one small snack 2, well you've got to taste your baking, haven't you?
Food shop yes, good choices, not bringing the snacks into the house
Housework and batch cooking day yes, busy afternoon
Decide - tree no, but leaning towards removing
JFT Wednesday 22nd
3 proper meals
Fruit and veg
Only one small snack
Walk dog
Late posting today, it's already mid afternoon. Seems I'm spending about 2 hours every day dealing with council issues right now.
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Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 2/22/2023 (today)✔️
1) No dessert today, unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.
2) None of DH's stash today, including the nuts and stuff he has on counter. And none of his pepitas.
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/15)
4) Don't weigh again until Thursday 2/23
5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/19). 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) (last 2/8)
7) Nuts ok (22-26 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts, but none of Gary's canned nuts or pepitas.
8) No beef jerky today.
9) No chicken Vienna sausage today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)
10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 2/14)
11) Tamales ok today (last 2/9)
12) Up to 1.5 to 2 oz of gift nuts (&fruits) my friend gave us today. (last 2/20)================== 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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Recap 2/21 T
1) PT exercises really s/b doing more than 1x per week, need to make the time
2) Move hourly / 7,500+ steps 7.5K 13 floors 13/14
3) Leftovers for supper / net calories zero / 72+ oz. water ok for PT day, net cals -323, sodium -834, fiber & calcium ok, carbs excellent, protein low-ish, 88 oz. water
4) Wash dishes / organize papers in home office ~ a little, but mostly worked on printer w/ hubby / digital declutter / clear papers downstairs / vote in primary election on way to choir ~ no line by time I got there / 7:30 choir rehearsal / another ta-da? TA-DA!
5) Floss / retainers / pray 2x
JFT 2/22 Ash Wednesday
1) Planned rest day, but maybe PT exercises? Maybe shovel snow when round 2 arrives?
2) Move hourly / 7,500+ steps
3) Soup supper at church, if not canceled / net calories zero / 72+ oz. water
4) 1:00 meeting w/ financial advisor / clear some papers downstairs / 6:00 soup supper / 6:30 choir run-thru / 7:00 Ash Wed. service / another ta-da?
5) Floss / retainers / pray
Last night got 3" powdery snow, which is blowing around in 20mph winds. Hubby is out shoveling now, said he didn't mind. Expecting another bout of snow starting mid-afternoon into tomorrow. Unfortunately, the heavy kind, and up to 12" possible. Our financial advisor's office (an hour+ drive from us) already called & changed our meeting to phone instead of in person. Schools in their city are closed today. Between here & there, highways are either snow covered or slippery stretches, according to the state's traffic / road conditions website. Now I'm waiting to learn if church will be canceled tonight.
100 days from now reminder: What I do today gets me where I want to be. [Feb. 1 - May 11]
About me:I'm Carmela
This is my lifestyle. It's. Not. A. Diet.
Height 5'4"
65 yrs old
Reside in Green Bay, WI, USA
2023 Goals:1) Ultimate goal weight 150#... I'll be satisfied if I can get back down to 160# this yearWord for 2022-23: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship- Post weekly weigh-in on MFP 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.
- Take measurements & log on MFP every month end ~ 1.31.23 ack!
- Try new recipes now that I have the time
January: parsnip/potato mash; St. Louis gooey butter cake (Mom's bday)
February: creamy bacon corn chowder (slow cooker); banana bread (using applesauce & oil)
January 1x6 days, 1x5 days, 2x4 days
February 1x6 days, 1x5 days, 1x4 days- Walk dog 3-4 miles, treadmill when necessary in winter, weights/my home version of circuit & other x-training
- Continue PT (physical therapy) exercises to strengthen arthritic knees & hip flexor
January 48.14 miles
February 45.21 miles so far (2/21)- In 2022 I logged 500.4 miles, or 805km. Not the full challenge, but with knee issues early in year, I was happy to get this far.
- I can earn $10 every month on my Medicare Advantage Plan with 10+ days of 7,500 steps
- Registered for Seroogy's Valentine 5K on 2.4.23 ~ skipped 2023 due to frigid temps with wind chill around 0F... didn't want a repeat of overuse injury from last winter. In 2022, I had to cancel race due to inflammation in knees from overuse & arthritis (medico advised) from walking in another frigid 5K.
- Registered for Bellin 10K on 6.10.23 ~ 2022 first time in person since 2019; 2023 added 5K event.
- register for Packers 5K ~ date TBD
- register for Bellin Women's 5K ~ date TBD (1,000+ for all races in 2022)
- watch for other events to possibly add
- Excellent goal previous years, to be continued
- Visit parents 1-2 times each month, phone calls in between ~ they're in mid to late 80s and live 90 miles away
- Monthly contact with former colleagues/others in town, now that I'm retired
1.12.23 lunch w/ CH
2.11.23 ART Nite w/ PZ (supper, gallery, bar w/ live music)
- Made great progress on first floor of house in 2022, keep going
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Hour commitment - After I finish my spinach & broccoli, I won't eat again until after 5pm. Can still have my dose of metamusal.1
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We picked Sierra up from the in patient care facility, but she still has a lot she needs to do. She will start an intensive outpatient program tomorrow. Her roommates asked her to move out. I totally understand, they are scared and aren’t equipped to deal with such instability. Hopefully, the friendships will mend and Sierra gets healthy again. Keep us in your prayers as we navigate our new normal.5
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So yesterday went well. Met my goals on everything but the water intake. should have but didn’t write goals today but they were in my head. Unfortunately I went over my caloric limit today even when adding in exercise so that’s a bummer. I did get a good morning training session in (today tomorrow and Friday off as working the weekend). And then rode on the trails with my friend. Was really trying to ensure I got the protein I needed but went overboard with dinner. Lobster ravioli …
On a good note net caloric intake still at deficit so glad for that.
I’m rambling now because it’s the witching hour for me… Sara And Teigan just had brownies. There is ice cream in the fridge. I’m not hungry but it would be tasty. I know once I start it’ll be game on so just using you guys to help me ride out the craving.
Hope y’all did better than I did today
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