JUST FOR TODAY... One day at a time .. Daily Commitment for 2023!

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  • teigansdad
    teigansdad Posts: 394 Member
    Yesterday
    Less than 2300 calories total (think this might be more reasonable)💩 but was under adjusted for exercise
    No beer✅ and I even purchased a 6 pack.
    10–12 glasses of water✅
    Trainer ride✅
    Weights✅
    Get a run in … on way to pick up car✅
    Re-caulk upstairs shower/tub✅
    Log all food✅
    Pay credit card bill💩
    Bonus… mtb ride of trails open💩

    Yesterday was ok..would have liked my caloric intake less but planning on putting 1.5 hrs on trainer backed up by ride on trails… should get around 45-50 miles in today total.
    Gonna skip weights. Used to lift all the time. Yesterday was pretty nice first time I’ve felt a “pump” in years lifting. Moved away from it when focus turned to biking but as I age I keep reading how resistance training is so important and I really also just wanna be healthy. Happy to have skipped the beer yesterday. Had pretty bad urge while doing house work but also knew I needed to get my daughter after her practice AND really didn’t want it… just think my brain was searching for something. Kombucha saves the day again… just that gingery sour taste and thick unfiltered consistency seems to really satisfy me… plus only 50 calories vs 300 for a can of beer.
    Teigan has a track meet today. Really more of a scrimmage but Sara and I are gonna go. I’ve gotta do a bunch of beg borrowing and stealing to make switches at work this year as I’m scheduled to work a ton of her meets. Her cross country season and indoor track season was supper tough. Her coach was just toxic. Never ever giving positive feedback. Always telling her she was too slow in indoor track BUT wouldn’t give her a shot in the mid distance events (which she went to regionals for as a freshman).. luckily the school asked him to leave because he was such a total A$@ to all the girls except maybe two (one of which is just a natural superstar). He almost single handedly ruined a sport she had grown to love. Now she’s got her old coach back. He’s kinda old school. Works them HARD… but I’d they put in the work he supports them 1000%
    Night and day in her performance, overall mood…
    Everything
    Thank god!

    Todays goal
    Shoot for sub 2200 calories
    No food after 8
    Pay bills
    Trainer ride
    Trail ride
    Pay car registration
    10 glasses of water
    Enjoy track meet today
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,589 Member
    JFT Wednesday
    1. THINK PINK. Check on coverage requirements. JFT.
    2. Online facilitation - JFT. Review/revise lesson plans. SET TIMES. Update class website. Duolingo. Reply to emails. Grade online assignments. Provide narrative feedback on journals. Update Mar calendar.
    3. Pit Crew - Outside? Kahoot? *sigh*
    4. Planning - Check on progress for online students; MAKE CALLS. Can I remove students? Reading (Netgalley). Update Goodreads! Call to set up testing for ADHD. ChatGPT update; Source v Search Engine; Taxes scripts. Get boxes and take to car? Write emails and cards as reminders about last Thursday.
    5. English class - DGP 4 Wed / Headbandz / Lesson: Complex sentences with the conjunction in the middle / ROL Act 5 Scene 5 / Closer = NRI 2.3 to 75%; test Friday. DGP 3 must be turned in TODAY or needs new sentence!
    6. Lifting.
    7. Hang clothes. Check on books and dishes. Continue organizing office and setting aside space for books.
    8. Evening: Livestream. Dinner: Pizza. 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. 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: 203.2

    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. The problem is that I have so many things that I care about deeply...
    2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence. 2022 WFTY: Focus.
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,479 Member
    Yesterday was rubbish. Tim came home and we had to drop his rental car off around 3:30, and neither of us wanted to go home. We went for a walk at the park and out for an early dinner which turned into drinking and shooting pool. It was fun, but I feel bad about my choices lately. As others have said, March can be a fresh start.

    JFT Wednesday
    - Work by 8:00
    - Meetings
    - Log food
    - Stay green
    - Stay on plan food wise
    - Trivia
    - No alcohol
    - Bed by 11:00
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,209 Member
    JFT for 3/1/2023 (today)✔️
    1) No dessert today, unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.
    2) None of DH's stash today. None of his pepitas.
    3) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/24)
    4) Don't weigh again until Thursday 3/2
    5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/28). Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at restaurant ok. Can have cheese with restaurant meals.
    6) No honey today(1-3 Tbsp.). (a little in honey mustard ok) (last 2/24)
    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) Chicken Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 2/14)
    11) No tamales today (last 2/9)
    12) None of the gift nuts (&fruits) my friend gave us today. (last 2/24)
    13) No more of the toffee nuts from the gift nuts - leave for DH.

    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


  • teigansdad
    teigansdad Posts: 394 Member
    Yesterday was rubbish. Tim came home and we had to drop his rental car off around 3:30, and neither of us wanted to go home. We went for a walk at the park and out for an early dinner which turned into drinking and shooting pool. It was fun, but I feel bad about my choices lately. As others have said, March can be a fresh start.

    JFT Wednesday
    - Work by 8:00
    - Meetings
    - Log food
    - Stay green
    - Stay on plan food wise
    - Trivia
    - No alcohol
    - Bed by 11:00

    Well on a good note seems like you and the hubby had a nice night together... Feel like you guys deserve that. Today's a new day.
    I think anytime we spend w/ our spouse doing things together other than "must do" family obligations (dinner, house work, attending sporting events for our kids") is a good thing. The closest we seem to get on that is watching TV together. For me that end up equating to snacking and mindless scrolling on internet. If I were to be snacking but having a blast w/ my gal I think I'd give myself a pass on that one. You should too (:
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,672 Member
    Recap 2/28 T
    1) Took month end measurements / log on MFP :neutral: not better, but not worse
    2) Walked dog 3.46 miles around tech school campus & road to botanical garden (neighborhood roads are real mess with snow from yesterday's 6") :smiley: happy dog & happy me
    3) Move hourly :smiley: 15.1K 26 floors 11/14
    4) Net calories zero / 72+ oz. water :neutral: net cals -381, sodium ridiculous >:) , fiber & protein excellent, carbs ok, calcium low, 72 oz water
    5) Ta-da's? Grocery shopping, Breadsmith, gas for snowblower, cleared papers downstairs, washed dishes TA-DA! :smiley:
    6) Floss / retainers / pray :smiley: 3x

    JFT 3/1 W
    1) Move hourly / 7,500+ steps / PT exercises
    2) Soup supper before Lent service ~ log best guess / net calories zero / 72+ oz. water
    3) Webinar 10-12 (in progress) / other ta-da's?
    4) Floss / retainers / pray

    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 year
    • 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! 2.28.23 not better but not worse
    2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
    • Try new recipes now that I have the time
      January: parsnip/potato mash; St. Louis gooey butter cake (Mom's bday) = :smiley::smiley:
      February: creamy bacon corn chowder (slow cooker); banana bread (using applesauce & oil); braised lamb shanks with lentils (slow cooker); apple cake (with buttermilk) = :smiley::smiley::smiley::smiley:
    3) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x)
    January 1x6 days, 1x5 days, 2x4 days = :smiley:
    February 1x6 days, 2x5 days, 1x4 days = :smiley:
    • 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
    4) MapMyWalk app You Vs. the Year 1,023km challenge started on Jan. 1
    January 48.14 miles
    February 55.79 miles YTD 103.93 miles
    • 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.
    5) At least 7,500 steps per day
    • I can earn $10 every month on my Medicare Advantage Plan with 10+ days of 7,500 steps = :smiley::smiley:
    6) Participate in my favorite area races ~ I walk, I do not run
    • 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
    7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together
    • Excellent goal previous years, to be continued
    8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states)
    • 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)
    9) Continue to declutter bedroom, home office, basement, books in living room
    • Made great progress on first floor of house in 2022, keep going
    Word for 2022-23: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member

    JFT, Tues
    1. log all food :)
    2. concentrate on water == 8+ :s
    3. go to gym :)
    4. eat more during the day so not starving ... no evening snacking after 7 :):s Just hungry all day. But, I am proud of myself. In the evening I had a protein shake.. wanted more. Started to grab a big handful of cashews, and stopped myself. Counted out about 15 .. and ate them slowly! Ha.. a first for me LOL! But I was so tired, I think that contributed to me wanting to just eat!

    Today is a beautiful day.. so planning on working in the yard, and getting in a nice walk!

    JFT, Wed
    1. log all food
    2. already went to gym.. work in yard.. go for a walk
    3. concentrate on water
    4. eat more during the day .. no snacking. Only exception is a protein shake

    I'll try and read through posts tonite!


    Weigh-ins
    SW: Jan 1st 207.6
    SW: Feb 1: 202.4 (Down 5.2#)
    **********************
    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.
    feb 26:
    210. Boy .. I'm just back and forth.. not really progressing. But, whos fault is that! Time to get serious. Summer will be here soon.. I want to fit into my shorts
    **********************
    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 170

  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,479 Member
    edited March 2023
    teigansdad wrote: »
    Yesterday was rubbish. Tim came home and we had to drop his rental car off around 3:30, and neither of us wanted to go home. We went for a walk at the park and out for an early dinner which turned into drinking and shooting pool. It was fun, but I feel bad about my choices lately. As others have said, March can be a fresh start.

    JFT Wednesday
    - Work by 8:00
    - Meetings
    - Log food
    - Stay green
    - Stay on plan food wise
    - Trivia
    - No alcohol
    - Bed by 11:00

    Well on a good note seems like you and the hubby had a nice night together... Feel like you guys deserve that. Today's a new day.
    I think anytime we spend w/ our spouse doing things together other than "must do" family obligations (dinner, house work, attending sporting events for our kids") is a good thing. The closest we seem to get on that is watching TV together. For me that end up equating to snacking and mindless scrolling on internet. If I were to be snacking but having a blast w/ my gal I think I'd give myself a pass on that one. You should too (:

    When we sit and watch TV, we both just play on our phones and there is virtually no interaction. Maybe the occasional "Did you see that?" if we are watching sports. Our time in Pittsburgh was largely spent in the hotel bar (our bar bill was probably as high as the room fee). We could only visit the hospital 1 hour a day, and there is only so much time you can spend in a hotel room (mind out of the gutter). They weren't exactly fun nights, but they were ridiculously high in calories. I think we were both too in shock & felt guilty if we were to lighten up and enjoy ourselves when our daughter was struggling so. There is a new level of stress now that she is out and living on her own, but we can't dwell on it. At least it doesn't do any good to dwell on it. I think we both just kind of let down yesterday. Not exactly productive, but I think I will give me a pass on that one. Just gotta do better tonight. Still going out, but I think I'll drive tonight.
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,209 Member
    Hour commitment - 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.
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    Day 30: February 28th; JFT I will:
    1. Track all food :(
    2. 10,000 steps :D 10,177
    3. 8 C liquid :)
    4. 5 freggies :)
    5. Dance class in Portland if the weather allow :smiley:
    6. 7 hours sleep :( 4h23m
    Day 31: March 1; JFT I will:
    1. Rest! Rehydrate! Take a nap!
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,209 Member
    Hour commitment - After I finish my hot milk, I won't eat again until tomorrow.
  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 1,002 Member
    Hi JFT friends! I know it's been ages, but you've been in my thoughts. Honestly, I've missed you all. The last 8 or 9 months have been challenging, and I've let the stress erode many of the good habits I worked so hard to build the previous year. Well today I looked at the date on my watch and the numbers on the scale and decided I need to step back on track and take responsibility for my own wellbeing. I logged my food and went for a walk, so that's a start. Now to set a few goals and work on catching up a bit.

    JFT Thursday, 3/2
    Log
    Make healthier food choices
    Hydrate
    Exercise
    Paint BR
    Grading
    2 chores

  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,209 Member
    JFT for 3/1/2023 (today)✔️
    1) No dessert today, unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.✔️
    2) None of DH's stash today. None of his pepitas.✔️
    3) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/24)✔️
    4) Don't weigh again until Thursday 3/2✔️
    5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/28). Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at restaurant ok. Can have cheese with restaurant meals.✔️
    6) No honey today(1-3 Tbsp.). (a little in honey mustard ok) (last 2/24)✔️
    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) Chicken Vienna sausage ok 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) No tamales today (last 2/9)✔️
    12) None of the gift nuts (&fruits) my friend gave us today. (last 2/24)✔️
    13) No more of the toffee nuts from the gift nuts - leave for DH.✔️
    JFT for 3/2/2023 (tomorrow)✔️
    1) No dessert today, unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.
    2) None of DH's stash today. None of his pepitas.
    3) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/24)
    4) Don't weigh again until Thursday 3/2
    5) Up to 1.5 to 2.0 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/28). Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at restaurant ok. Can have cheese with restaurant meals.
    6) No honey today(1-3 Tbsp.). (a little in honey mustard ok) (last 2/24)
    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 ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday) (last 3/1)
    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 2/24)
    13) No more of the toffee nuts from the gift nuts - leave for DH.
    ================== 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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  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    JFT, Wed
    1. log all food
    2. already went to gym.. work in yard.. go for a walk :s worked in the yard instead
    3. concentrate on water :s Just was outside, and not drinking it today
    4. eat more during the day .. no snacking. Only exception is a protein shake :s Had subway for lunch and dinner (a footlong split). I had a protein shake .. then hubby wanted popcorn. You just can't make popcorn and not eat any LOL!! But ... I stopped at that at least!
    Today was a super busy day.. the weather was just beautiful, but my legs really hurt. Went to the gym in the morning, hubby went for a walk with me, then I worked in the yard almost 4 hours. Lots of leaves rakes up!
    Goals for tomorrow,
    JFT, Thur
    1. log my food .. I've been bad at doing this week
    2. concentrate on water
    3. mindful eating ...
    4. no snacking except protein shake
    Weigh-ins
    SW: Jan 1st 207.6
    SW: Feb 1: 202.4 (Down 5.2#)
    **********************
    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.
    feb 26:
    210. Boy .. I'm just back and forth.. not really progressing. But, whos fault is that! Time to get serious. Summer will be here soon.. I want to fit into my shorts
    **********************
    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 170


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  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    edited March 2023
    @beachwalker99 -- Welcome back!! We missed you!
    @pridesabtch -- you have been through so much these past couple of weeks .. so give yourself a pat on the back for even just maintaining. Right now, all your energy is focused on your dear daughter and taking care of yourself. The scale is only a number ... your mental health, etc means so much more. With all you have been through.. I would not even be thinking about what I eat. .so you are doing great. BTW... I hope your daughter is doing better! Praying for you all during this hard times, and praying that things get better for you all.
    @clicketykeys -- I am like you with water. I have to remember to ask myself if I am just thirsty .. which in most cases for me, it is thirst, not hunger!
    @shann55437 -- Welcome! Happy to have you join us!
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,978 Member
    JFT - Tuesday Feb 28
    Log all Food - 👿
    Drink 1.5L water - 👿
    Log into JFT -🙂
    Gratitude Journal -👿

    JFT - Wednesday Mar 1
    Log all Food
    Drink 1.5L water
    Log into JFT
    Gratitude Journal
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,045 Member

    JFT Wednesday 1st March

    Log everything yes
    Stay in the green no, 1450, so 50 over
    Back exercises no
    Grocery shopping yes, so many shelves full of things I shouldn't buy!
    Monthly bills some
    Phone council yes, got through eventually
    Sow some seeds no

    Day 1 was fairly successful, there were numerous times I wanted to eat something but stopped myself because it was just habit. My morning went well, I failed to finish my plans in the afternoon. After my phone call I had to follow up with neighbours and it took up time, if the council would do their job properly I wouldn't be having to do this. So I'll catch up today.

    JFT Thursday 2nd March

    Log everything
    Stay in the green
    3 proper meals, plan evening meal early
    Back exercises
    Finish monthly bills
    Housework
    Sow some seeds
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,169 Member
    @shann55437 Welcome! Glad to have you join us! I'm Becky, 30yo, also have 3 kids but younger, 9, 6 and 5. And all mine are girls. Sorry to hear about the cholesterol.
    I like how you plan your meals the day before! I'd love to be able to do that myself but everyone in the house is so fussy (including me) and what I make I probably won't feel like eating the next day 😂
    It's good you've seen a dietician too! What was her advice regarding the cholesterol?

    We all have our own little tips and tricks too so you may pick up more along the way!
    Good luck!
  • teigansdad
    teigansdad Posts: 394 Member
    Shoot for sub 2200 calories✅
    No food after 8😂 is 8:10 close w ouch?
    Pay bills✅
    Trainer ride✅
    Trail ride✅
    Pay car registration✅
    10 glasses of water🙁 🚽🚽🚽🚽
    Enjoy track meet toda✅✅

    Good day yesterday.
    Legs actually felt good on trail even after 1.5 hrs on trainer.

    My daughter had a strong showing at track meet yesterday 3rd in her 400 m hear and 2nd in her 800m

    So proud of her. She’s really working hard. She’s been focusing the last month and a half on sprint work. It definitely shows.She’s gonna start adding a little more endurance in again.

    Todays goals
    Under 2k calorie
    Run on trainer for at least 30 m after work
    No food after 8
    8-10 glasses of water
  • renew0127
    renew0127 Posts: 47 Member
    @Bex953172 thanks! :) watching your saturated fats, trans fats, and cholesterol are key. however, dietary cholesterol is different than what shows up in your bloodwork, so unless what's on the label is super high, concentrate more on watching the fats.

    haha! don't let me fool you. i plan my "at work" daily meals. dinners are very hard to plan bc i have to watch what i eat and the kids don't. but we all give a little somewhere so it works. i just have to hide all the chicken in flavor and they don't seem to mind too much.

    i am so excited to see what i learn in this group! i read through the comments and everyone has so much to offer. and everyone is so open. i look forward to logging in each day!

    you definitely have your hands full, but honestly it doesn't get any better as they get older. the issues just mutate! :D:'(
  • renew0127
    renew0127 Posts: 47 Member
    good morning everyone! :) hope everyone has a awesome day! it's raining here in pa, so i have to make my own sunshine. no problem!

    yesterday was a good day food and exercise. i love walking on my lunch hour, i just need to see what i can do in weather like today.

    today's goals:
    under 2000 calories
    128 ozs water
    stay calm
    exercise
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,589 Member
    ]JFT Thursday
    1. THINK PINK. Check on coverage requirements. JFT.
    2. Online facilitation - JFT. Review/revise lesson plans. SET TIMES. Update class website. Duolingo. Reply to emails. Grade online assignments. Provide narrative feedback on journals.
    3. Pit Crew - Return forms. Candy for Kahoot participants
    4. Planning - Cover class. Check on progress for online students; MAKE CALLS. Can I remove students? Reading (Netgalley). Update Goodreads! Call to set up testing for ADHD. ChatGPT update; Source v Search Engine; Taxes scripts. Write emails as reminders about last Thursday.
    5. English class - DGP 4 Thu / Headbandz / Lesson: Establishing perspective / Check H/V Confrontation / Closer = NRI 2.3 to 100%; test Friday. Turn in DGP 4.
    6. Lifting.
    7. Hang clothes. Check on books and dishes. Continue organizing office and setting aside space for books.
    8. Evening: Dems meeting, podcast. Dinner: Salad. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! Update JFT.
    9. Bedtime: Gratitude journal. Update IG. Therapy exercises: crunches, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth.
    10. Upcoming: Set up digital portfolio. Get elastic for shoes & take to shoe repair. Saturday YMCA & tweetchats on anon. Park walk? Sun RC. 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: 202.6

    Long-term goals/progress

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

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

    2. Presenting: Promote YT channel. Invite guests. 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 I've cut back on making video lessons but I still feel like I'm perpetually rushed. I don't know what's going on with my brain :(
    2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence. 2022 WFTY: Focus.
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,209 Member
    JFT for 3/2/2023 (today, modified some)✔️
    1) No dessert today, unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.
    2) None of DH's stash today. None of his pepitas.
    3) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/24)
    4) Don't weigh again until Monday 3/6
    5) Up to 1.5 to 2.0 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/28). Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at restaurant ok. Can have cheese with restaurant meals.
    6) No honey today(1-3 Tbsp.). (a little in honey mustard ok) (last 2/24)
    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 ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday) (last 3/1)
    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 2/24)
    13) No more of the toffee nuts from the gift nuts - leave for DH.
    14) Can eat lunch early because of lunch meeting.
    ================== 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



  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,479 Member

    JFT Wednesday
    - Work by 8:00 :smiley:
    - Meetings :smiley:
    - Log food :smiley:
    - Stay green :smiley:
    - Stay on plan food wise :smiley:
    - Trivia :(
    - No alcohol :smiley:
    - Bed by 11:00 :smiley:

    Almost forgot that I had a hair appointment yesterday. My hairdresser is actually a good friend, her daughter and Sierra used to do gymnastics together. She asked about Sierra, I told her things weren't good, but there were other hairdressers and clients around so I didn't go into details. I did well up a bit, but didn't break down. After the hair appointment, I was just down and didn't feel like going to trivia. Instead I laid around on the couch with the dog, not really a good plan. I did however not snack while I wallowed in sadness. I take that as a win!

    V is on a choir trip until Saturday, so Tim and I will likely go to dinner & trivia this evening at my favorite bar. It's a little pricey, but the food is good and the atmosphere is nice. Once again, I plan to limit the drinking and stay within my calorie allotment.

    Boss man just came in and let me know what my bonus is for this year and that should pay for a nice chunk of Sierra's hospital bills. Definitely hitting our deductible early this year.

    JFT Thursday
    - Psych appointment @ 8:00 :smiley:
    - Work by 9:00 :smiley:
    - Meetings :smiley:
    - Complete complaint reports :smiley:
    - More meetings
    - Log food
    - Stay on track / stay green
    - Trivia
    - Max 2 beers if calories allow.
    - Bed by 11:00

    Welcome @shann55437 and welcome back to @beachwalker99 I've missed you!


  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,672 Member
    @shann55437 Welcome! Being a bit social on MFP has helped me immensely. Just posting goals for others to read, and reading others' goals/progress, keeps me on track. LOL at least for some things.
    @beachwalker99 Welcome back!

    Recap 3/1 W
    1) Move hourly / 7,500+ steps / PT exercises :smiley: 7.7K 9 floors 8/14 ~ had some sedentary things to do, oh well, got my min. steps in
    2) Soup supper before Lent service ~ log best guess :p TOTAL guess / net calories zero / 72+ oz. water :s supper guesses plus snacking = net cals RED, sodium red, fiber & protein excellent, carbs & calcium ok, 72 oz. water
    3) Webinar 10-12 / other ta-da's? folded and put away line-dried laundry / new eco-tank printer arrived & hubby & I set up together, a bit of bother/time but so happy to have a working printer at home again! / cleared some papers / started research into CSV of life insurance / Lent service 7:00 :smiley: TA-DA!
    4) Floss / retainers / pray :( 1x

    JFT 3/2 R
    1) Move hourly
    2) Walk dog after webinar
    3) Leftovers for supper, so many to choose from haha / net calories zero / 72+ oz. water
    4) Wash dishes (done) / water herbs (done) / water houseplants / clear some papers (some done) / webinar 2-3 / print remaining docs for tax purposes / organize records for taxes / complete tax prep checklist / text MJSW to set appt / another ta-da?
    5) Floss / retainers / pray

    100 days from now reminder: What I do today gets me where I want to be. [Feb. 1 - May 11] Day 30

    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 year
    • 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! 2.28.23 not better but not worse
    2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
    • Try new recipes now that I have the time
      January: parsnip/potato mash; St. Louis gooey butter cake (Mom's bday) = :smiley::smiley:
      February: creamy bacon corn chowder (slow cooker); banana bread (using applesauce & oil); braised lamb shanks with lentils (slow cooker); apple cake (with buttermilk) = :smiley::smiley::smiley::smiley:
    3) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x)
    January 1x6 days, 1x5 days, 2x4 days = :smiley:
    February 1x6 days, 2x5 days, 1x4 days = :smiley:
    • 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
    4) MapMyWalk app You Vs. the Year 1,023km challenge started on Jan. 1
    January 48.14 miles
    February 55.79 miles YTD 103.93 miles
    • 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.
    5) At least 7,500 steps per day
    • I can earn $10 every month on my Medicare Advantage Plan with 10+ days of 7,500 steps = :smiley::smiley:
    6) Participate in my favorite area races ~ I walk, I do not run
    • 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
    7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together
    • Excellent goal previous years, to be continued
    8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states)
    • 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)
    9) Continue to declutter bedroom, home office, basement, books in living room
    • Made great progress on first floor of house in 2022, keep going
    Word for 2022-23: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    edited March 2023
    Day 31: March 1; JFT I will:
    1. Rest! Rehydrate! Take a nap! :smiley: 7h44m
    Day 32: March 2; JFT I will:
    1. Track all food
    2. 10,000 steps
    3. 8 C liquid
    4. 5 freggies
    5. Do grocery shopping during lunch break
    6. Tidy house
    7. Swim a mile
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,209 Member
    Hour commitment - 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.
  • emgracewrites
    emgracewrites Posts: 478 Member
    Had a nutritionist appointment today and the number on the scale moved up. My goal is to gain weight, so that’s a good thing for me. ☺️ She also pointed out all the non-scale victories that I’ve had, like reduced GI symptoms and the fact that I have more energy overall.

    Just thought I would take a second to toot my own horn and celebrate. This thread has been super supportive and helpful, so thanks so much to everyone!
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,209 Member
    edited March 2023
    JFT for 3/2/2023 (today, modified some)✔️
    1) No dessert today, unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.✔️
    2) None of DH's stash today. None of his pepitas.✔️
    3) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/24)✔️
    4) Don't weigh again until Monday 3/6✔️
    5) Up to 1.5 to 2.0 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/28). Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at restaurant ok. Can have cheese with restaurant meals.✔️
    6) No honey today(1-3 Tbsp.). (a little in honey mustard ok) (last 2/24)✔️
    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 ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday) (last 3/1)✔️
    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 2/24)✔️
    13) No more of the toffee nuts from the gift nuts - leave for DH.✔️
    14) Can eat lunch early because of lunch meeting.✔️
    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.

    JFT for 3/3/2023 (tomorrow)✔️
    1) No dessert today, unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.
    2) None of DH's stash today. None of his pepitas.
    3) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/24)
    4) Don't weigh again until Monday 3/6
    5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/2). 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 2/24)
    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 ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday) (last 3/1)
    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 2/24)
    13) No more of the toffee nuts from the gift nuts - leave for DH.
    ================== 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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