JUST FOR TODAY... One day at a time .. Daily Commitment for 2023!
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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 present
Didn’t do very well today - feeling really low energy. But I’ve started writing again, after way too long in editing mode. Feels really good ✏️📚1 -
JFT - Tuesday Feb 21
Log all food - 👿
Drink 1.5L of water - 🙂
Log into JFT - 🙂
Gratitude Journal - 👿
JFT - Wednesday Feb 22
Log all food
Drink 1.5L of water
Log into JFT
Gratitude Journal2 -
littleblackskirt wrote: »
JFT Wednesday 22nd
3 proper meals yes
Fruit and veg yes
Only one small snack 2
Walk dog yeslovely walk in the woods
Late posting today, it's already mid afternoon. Seems I'm spending about 2 hours every day dealing with council issues right now.
JFT Thursday 23rd
3 proper meals
Fruit and veg
Only one small snack
Prep for Saturday
Decided to remove my conifer, phoned the gardener as the job is too much for me to do alone, it's about 12 feet high.
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JFT for 2/23/2023 (today)✔️more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 2/22/2023 (yesterday)✔️
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)✔️
1) No dessert today, unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added. Can have some of the chestnut spread.
2) None of DH's stash today, including the nuts and stuff he has on counter. And none of his pepitas.
3) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/15)
4) Don't weigh again until Monday 2/27
5) Up to 1.5 to 2.0 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) Honey ok 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) 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) No gift nuts (&fruits) my friend gave us today. (last 2/20)
13) Can eat lunch early due to 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
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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.1
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Recap 2/22 Ash Wednesday
1) Planned rest day, but maybe PT exercises? Maybe shovel snow when round 2 arrives? no PT, and snow got worse as day/evening went on... I'm ok with rest day
2) Move hourly / 7,500+ steps
5.3K 21 floors 11/14
3) Soup supper at church, if not canceled / net calories zero / 72+ oz. water
Church soup supper was canceled, and unfortunately, I was totally screwed up by that. Evening food not good at all. 72 oz. water was only good thing.
4) 1:00 meeting w/ financial advisor / clear some papers downstairs / 6:00 soup supper canceled/ 6:30 choir run-thru ~ changed to 6:40 / 7:00 Ash Wed. service ~ not canceled but hardly anyone there due to snowstorm / another ta-da?
5) Floss / retainers / pray
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JFT 2/23 R
1) Move hourly / 7,500+ steps
2) Shovel snow / PT exercises? / walk dog to park?
3) Braised lamb shanks & lentils in slow cooker for supper (new recipe) / net calories zero / 72+ oz. water
4) Organize papers in home office / clear some papers downstairs / digital declutter / wash dishes / another ta-da?
5) Floss / retainers / pray
Snow finally coming to an end, but wind still blowing 20 mph. Had gusts last night of 49 mph. Hard to tell how much snow fell with so much blowing. Probably at least 10" overall. Not long ago, road grader with double-bladed snow plow came on our street, and the end of our driveway is piled high with snow. In a bit, hubby will snowblow and I'll shovel. Not fun, but what else can we do. Certainly no dog walk today, unless I walk her to the park 1/2 mile away. Hmm, maybe?
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); braised lamb shanks with lentils (slow cooker)
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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JFT for 2/24/2023 (tomorrow)✔️more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 2/23/2023 (today)✔️
1) No dessert today, unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added. Can have some of the chestnut spread.✔️
2) None of DH's stash today, including the nuts and stuff he has on counter. And none of his pepitas.✔️
3) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/15)✔️Didn't eat today.
4) Don't weigh again until Monday 2/27✔️
5) Up to 1.5 to 2.0 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) Honey ok today(1-3 Tbsp.). (a little in honey mustard ok) (last 2/8)✔️Didn't eat today.
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)✔️Didn't eat today.
10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 2/14)✔️Didn't eat today.
11) No tamales today (last 2/9)✔️
12) No gift nuts (&fruits) my friend gave us today. (last 2/20)✔️
13) Can eat lunch early due to lunch meeting.✔️
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) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/15)
4) Don't weigh again until Monday 2/27
5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/23). 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) Honey ok 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) 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) 1.5 to 2.0 oz 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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littleblackskirt wrote: »
JFT Thursday 23rd
3 proper meals yes
Fruit and veg 4
Only one small snack one
Prep for Saturday everything's ready, just not packed up
I really didn't want to make a meal last night, but forced myself to do a pile of veg, with a few potatoes. The protein was missing, but at least I had veg on a plate.
JFT Friday 24th
3 proper meals
Fruit and veg
Only one small snack
Get house tidied and sorted before weekend
@cschmitz110515 I imagine you are really looking forward to spring and the end of the snow!
I crossed the border into England yesterday, and saw the first daffodils flowering, was a lovely sign spring is on it's way. It's a bit early for daffodils in Scotland yet.
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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 present
Yesterday was okay. Ate a little bit better than I’ve been doing recently. May be going to a fish fry tonight at my parents’ church, but I only got about 5.5 hours of sleep last night and I have a LOT that needs to get done after I get off work. Seeing family would be lovely but we’ll see if I have enough energy left at the end of the day.
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So yesterday was a ok day.
I didn’t do my goals so I should have done that better. I listened to a YouTube presentation this morning and realized that it affects me. I look at WAY too much social medial. Just mindless crap. It steals my day in so many ways from time I should be giving attention to wife and kid to time I could be getting things done so I don’t feel overwhelmed and short on time…
This is a absolute truth that I guess I knew but for some reason it’s finally gotten thru my thick skull.
Rode with friends yesterday… super social. Not even close to a workout.
But fun.
Did intervals in am
Rode
Had 2 post ride beers and fixed my buddies bike for him
Then instead of going down the rabbit hole of beer 3 and total self destruction I did another hr on trainer. That seems a little obsessive but it was the right thing to do for me.
Ate a huge dinner but still had almost 900 caloric deficit with activity
Goals for today
1) 2200 calorie or less
2) trainer ride and short mtn ride (gotta get my 100 mile goal in for the week)
3) wash wife’s car
4) pay house insurance
5) log all food
6) no beer
7) no more than 20 minutes social media
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JFT Friday
1. THINK PINK. Check on coverage requirements.
2. Online facilitation - JFT. Review/revise lesson plans. SET TIMES. Update class website. Duolingo. Look through . Reply to emails. Grade online assignments. Reply to superintendent email. Check with Gwen/Kim about dates and how to check progress. Check with Chris about how long it will take to clear out rosters and what access is needed. Check with Mark about tutoring for L.
3. Pit Crew - Outside?
4. Planning - Check on progress for online students; MAKE CALLS. Revise Feb/Mar plans. Reading (Bigger Picture). Update Goodreads! Call to set up testing for ADHD. ChatGPT update; Source v Search Engine; Taxes scripts. Send email to remind about tutoring MONDAY. Get boxes and take to car?
5. English class - DGP / Review JC events / ROL 5.1 / Lesson: Evidence from text / Finish Hero POV *then* do Villain Justification / Closer = NRI 2.2 to 100%
6. Lifting.
7. Check on books and dishes. Continue organizing office and setting aside space for books.
8. Evening: Livestream. 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: 203.8
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. This weekend is going to be very full. I'm tired after my day yesterday but I don't want to NOT do any of the things I have planned because they're all nice things!2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence. 2022 WFTY: Focus.2 -
Stepped out a little last night and went to trivia. Probably should have stayed home, but I just needed a touch of normalcy. Work this morning then pack to Pittsburgh this afternoon to help the kiddo move into her new single room. Tomorrow we will leave her there alone and I'm terrified.3
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Hour commitment - After I finish my coffee stuff, I won't eat again until after 12 pm.more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 2/24/2023 (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) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/15)
4) Don't weigh again until Monday 2/27
5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/23). 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) Honey ok 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) 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) 1.5 to 2.0 oz 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 2/23 R
1) Move hourly / 7,500+ steps 8.1K 14 floors 12/14
2) Shovel snow
45 min. of lifting/moving 10" of wind-packed snow was enough of workout for me / PT exercises? / walk dog to park?
3) Braised lamb shanks & lentils in slow cooker for supper (new recipe) ~ Yum! / net calories zero / 72+ oz. water net cals -68, sodium a bit high (store-bought chicken broth), fiber & carbs excellent, protein ok, calcium low, 80 oz. water
4) Organize papers in home office / clear some papers downstairs / digital declutter / wash dishes / another ta-da? happy with what got done TA-DA!
5) Floss / retainers / pray 3x
JFT 2/24 F
1) Move hourly
2) Treadmill
3) Leftovers day / net calories zero / 72+ oz. water
4) Wash dishes (done) / call Mom & Dad
(done) / clear papers downstairs / digital declutter / check DVR / what other ta-da should I do?
5) Floss / retainers / pray
Today the sky is blue with sun shining, wind is calm, and the fresh white snow looks beautiful! Too cold (highs in mid-teens) for dog walk, she doesn't even stay too long in backyard when we let her out. We got 10" snow in the storm, plus another 1" fell (slowly) after that. I don't mind it at all, but hubby's over it the day after Christmas LOL. It's what I expect winter to be, living where we do. With mostly mild winter weather so far this year, snow sports have been suffering a bit. The snow tubing hill has re-opened, and I'm sure it's packed.
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); braised lamb shanks with lentils (slow cooker)
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 cocoa 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.2
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@littleblackskirt Good to see you posting again.
@pridesabtch it’s so difficult when we can’t fix it for them. My heart goes out to you. you. Keeping you in thoughts and prayers.
@teigansdad We all crash and burn from time to time. Just try to move on asap. Right This Minute Is my current mantra.
🫶 Terri
David at ‘Raptitude’ suggested using a RIGHT NOW LIST to avoid procrastination. I’ve been trying it out and have adapted it slightly, and it is working.
📍I have written RTM in big letters on post-its and posted them strategically.
📍When see one of my notes I will do a small task immediately > 5 times during the day.3 -
more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 2/24/2023 (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) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/15)✔️
4) Don't weigh again until Monday 2/27✔️
5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/23). 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) Honey ok 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) Chicken Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)✔️Didn't eat today.
10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 2/14)✔️Didn't eat today.
11) No tamales today (last 2/9).✔️
12) 1.5 to 2.0 oz gift nuts (&fruits) my friend gave us today. (last 2/20).✔️
JFT for 2/25/2023 (tomorrow)✔️
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 today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/24)
4) Don't weigh again until Monday 2/27
5) Up to 1.5 to 2.0 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/23). 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)
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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Yesterday
1) 2200 calorie or less💩 but still had net negative caloric intake
2) trainer ride and short mtn ride (gotta get my 100 mile goal in for the week)✅
3) wash wife’s car✅
4) pay house insurance✅
5) log all food✅
6) no beer✅
7) no more than 20 minutes social media✅
Yesterday was ok.. I had planned on the get go to grill steak at night. Figured I’d need the protein and also just love meat. In hind sight I need to do better about portion control but also selection of meat when I do get it… I had 14oz prime rib… that bad boy was 1100 calories. I had essentially budgeted for it but pretty sure one big meal at end of day with more that 75% of caloric intake being consumed is not a healthy approach… next time I buy meat gonna go with a smaller filet I think… I was proud to skip the beer. Had big craving while I was making dinner but curbed it with couple glasses of kombucha… love that stuff. Especially the thick unfiltered kinds. Reminds me of the experience of a good New England IPA without the negatives.
Working this weekend. For up just before 5 cuz we have two kittens… one is sooo cute except at 430 when she finds absolutely everything to get into and then slowly over the next hour the other three cat follow and it’s a circus in our bedroom till we shut them out which lasts usually another 1/2 hr but ends with the other kitten just crying at our door. Before I logged on was checking Facebook. I think mindlessly scrolling for 1/2 hr. From yesterday I realized was nice to just not plug in.
Think tomorrow I might journal first
Then try short workout. Seems like way more productive way to spend time.will see.
Todays goal
Forced rest day… no trainer or tread mill
Keep net negative caloric balance(would say 2k but have to make a appearance at friends 50th after work)
No beer
No more than 10 minutes on social media (would say zero but my nephew has state wrestling tournament today and my brother always posts great pictures)
8 glasses of water
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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 present ✅
Yesterday went okay. Did better with eating, and finally got Dad’s birthday present. I’m also going to make him some bread pudding using my grandmother’s recipe, since what I bought is kind of small.
Didn’t make it to the fish fry at my parents’ church - just ran out of energy. And to be honest I didn’t feel like dealing with traffic and driving half an hour each way for fish that I didn’t really want to eat anyway. At least I only got a little bit of a guilt trip.
Didn’t finish my critiques for my writing workshop either, so now I have to cram that in this morning before the meeting in the afternoon.1 -
Recap 2/24 F
1) Move hourly 12.1K 11 floors 12/14
2) Treadmill 3.24 mi with cool down & happy me
3) Leftovers day / net calories zero / 72+ oz. water net cals -25, sodium -653, fiber & carbs excellent, protein & calcium ok, 80 oz. water
4) Wash dishes / call Mom & Dad / clear papers downstairs / digital declutter / check DVR / what other ta-da should I do? good day
5) Floss / retainers / pray 2x
JFT 2/25 Sat.
1) PT exercises or rest day?
2) Move hourly / 7,500+ steps
3) Not sure of meals / net calories zero / 72+ oz. water / keep snacks under control
4) Any ta-da's?
5) Floss / retainers / pray / alarm for 9:00 church
My eldest brother, who turns 62 in 13 days, is skiing today in the American Birkebeiner in northern WI. It's the largest cross-country ski race in North America. He's done this at least 25 times before. Since he skis classic style, he will go a distance of 53K, oh my! I'm tracking him on a race app, and watching several live cameras via YouTube. So I'll be attached to my screens more than I like today, but it's only one day. Already called Mom & Dad to let them know he started, and his race bib number. Nice call, got some updates on other family members as well.
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); braised lamb shanks with lentils (slow cooker)
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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