JUST FOR TODAY... One day at a time .. Daily Commitment for 2023!
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Jumping on quickly before grandson arrives.
The last 3 days have been okay food-wise, partly because I didn't feel very well at the weekend.
Yesterday was glorious, it was frosty but sunny, and grandson and I were outside all afternoon. He was so happy, playing and running races. What a differernce some sunshine makes. We even had an ice cream outside as our snack. Sadly, back to rain today.
JFT Tuesday 28th
3 sensible meals
Only one snack
Grocery shopping
Back exercises
I'm another one realising summer is getting closer. I must weigh myself tomorrow.
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Well I had an epic day yesterday considering my post yesterday sounded glum and uninspiring.
I got off my butt, did my exercise. Then I started cleaning the girls rooms ready for decorating next week.
Then I had a bit of a chill with Ash and then we made some brunch. He was doing eggs and bacon. I suggested beans too and I told him I dont want any bread. He asked why, I explained I'm trying again and I've showed him the diary part of the app more in-depth and he saw the macros.
So he gave me the most basic run down on macros and said I should be watching them too because that can help.
I'm not on premium MFP so I can only see Carbs, Fat and Protein. For anyone on premium do you see more? I know I can "analyze" my foods with premium but tbh I don't wanna pay.
The rest of the day was good too.. the school is a mile away so I'm walking 4 miles per day every Mon-Friday.
Then me and ash had a well nice dinner which was healthy enough for me!
I was pretty much on track with my macros too! Maybe a little over on carbs but I had around 800 cals left so I did allow myself some Doritos 😍
So does anyone else on here follow macros too? Either premium or free-version?
And also what do you do when you've used your macros but have calories left?
For example, I had consumed the whole amount of carbs and fat but not all the protein. So does that mean I could have a snack as long as it wasnt a carb/fatty snack?
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Under 2 k✅
Drink 10-13 glasses of water✅
No food after 9✅
Log all food✅
No beer✅
20-30 minute treadmill💩
Didn’t do treadmill last night… feel like I look for excuses not to do it as I really do not enjoy running as much as cycling especially indoors. I had just enough things to do that would have put me on there running at 8pm and I just couldn’t find the motivation. Todays the big day for Teigan say a little prayer for her. I think she’s ready … Sara’s gonna get her at school at 12:30 to take the drivers test then back to school after so she doesn’t miss too much..
I’ve gotta reschedule the HVAC guy again. I need to find a different company because each time they come if I don’t schedule first appointment of the day I’m stuck waiting all day and maybe they will come. Plus they always try to find something to replace or sell me
Goals for today
Call hvac
Stay under 2k
RUN after work
12-13 glasses of water
Log all food
No beer
No food after 9
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pamperedlinny wrote: »JFT:
☑️Drink at least 72oz water ✔️
☑️Stay under 1800 calories 🚫 Too many events in a row got me a again. I need to fix my mindset about event food again.
☑️No coffee until 8am ✔️
☑️No food until 10am ✔️
☑️Get at least 5000 steps today ✔️
☑️Set up food for book club movie night ✔️
💙Remind myself that my diabetes is under control with diet and exercise as often as I need reminding
💙Truth journal why I'm eating if I feel the "need" to go off course
Good morning!!!!
Last night I hosted The Bone Collector movie night for my smaller book club. We read the book as part of a "Read A Book That Inspired A Movie" challenge. We decided that if the book was made into a movie, we needed to watch the movie.... and I'm a sucker for anything with a theme. Isn't this table great?!? Sorry, but it was just too fun not to share.
I also got my most recent blog recipe up this morning. I had already scheduled it to post so this morning it already went live before I was even online. I had made a big pan on Spanish Rice for my husband's office party and decided to bump up when I dropped it on the blog because his co-workers asked about the recipe. I decided to share it with everyone instead of just his office.
If anyone needs a Spanish Rice recipe this one is mine. https://www.healthyeatingwithlinda.com/post/spanish-rice-for-a-crowd
JFT:
☑️Drink at least 72oz water
☑️Stay under 1800 calories
☑️No coffee until 8am
☑️No food until 10am
☑️Get at least 5000 steps today
☑️Organize before meeting with boss this afternoon
☑️Zumba tonight
☑️Trivia at tea shop tonight
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JFT Tuesday
1. THINK PINK. Check on coverage requirements. JFT. Review emails.
2. Online facilitation - Cover classes. Review/revise lesson plans. SET TIMES. Update class website. Duolingo. Reply to emails. Grade late assignments. Journal. Create trivia sets for Blooket and Gimkit?
3. Pit Crew - OUTSIDE!
4. Planning - Cover classes AGAIN. Reading (Libby). Update Goodreads! Do some deep stretchy squats and some crunches. Shoot Secret Adversary reading? Write video descriptions.
5. English class - DGP 8 / Practice - "Identity" / Lesson - Review conjunctions! / Closer = NRI 3.2
6. Head home right away. Recycling? Bike ride? Need to clean out my home Gmail and set my YouTube videos back up again.
7. Laundry. Check on books and dishes. Continue organizing office and setting aside space for books.
8. Evening: SJ video. Intro for Secret Adversary. Bike ride? Dinner: Not sure. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
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; library volunteering; massage. Park walk? Used bookstore? Sun RC on call; LEAVE FOR FL. When to work on Clois & Stuffy? Need to purchase and install doors; need to repair joist. C nap in bedroom; keep blankets and pillows (and PJs!) in bedroom. Move OUR blankets and pillows to bedroom; keep atop bookshelf.
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: 202.8
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. Family concerns. 11. 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).
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. Prison abolition; reduce / re-allocate responsibilities dumped on cops. 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. Rhythm nation.
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.
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? ADHD testing Aug 10 2P and Aug 15 2P. Therapy Mar 23 4p. Dentist April 19 11a. Biometric May 1 9AM. Annual exam Oct 11 9A check calendar; ask about migraines? (Mar 25)
13. Therapy thoughts: Achieving fitness goals is especially difficult when snacking is apparently the only effective, inexpensive, convenient de-stresser and I'm stressed almost all the time. Progress: Work on reflecting on progress. Regressive behavior is now minimal. ASK about what's scary about the room. About what else in her life (now or previously) is/was like that. Normalize putting the blankets away EVERY MORNING. Then move to doing it FIRST, along with getting dressed. What do I do about the fact that nothing really seems fun? "Having fun" is something of a chore.
14. 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. Weight is steady today despite birthday Five Guys AND pie last night! So I'm feeling quite pleased about that.2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence. 2022 WFTY: Focus.2 -
🦄JFT🦄
- brunch
- snack
- supper
- 2000 addt'l steps
- 15 minute walk
- 10 minute strength
- 20 minute yoga
I already drink plenty of water & I've already fixed the sleep timing to where I get a decent 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night.
Love the idea of just focusing on today (as we heads towards our overall goals).
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JFT 3.28.2023 tuesday
good morning. 🎀
will be focusing on what i can eat that will not bring me discomfort in the way of heartburn. ugh! this will totally alter the way i eat. it will make me eat the way i should. guess it's one of those "blessing in disguises". no more garlic, pepperoni, red sauce, dairy, spices, spicey. oh how i want to just cry. even caffeine has been a trouble maker recently.
so far today:
almond oat crunch cheerios with almond milk
mandarin
banana
4 fat free honey graham crackers
for lunch i have:
roaster chicken breast (no skin) with honey mustard dressing
snacks:
fat free greek vanilla yogurt with PB2, slivered almonds, granola
mandarin
grapes
for dinner i will have to hit the store and probably get more plain chicken. 🤦🏻♀️4 -
JFT for 3/28/2023 (today)✔️more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 3/27/2023 (today)✔️
1) No dessert today, unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added. (last 3/21)✔️
2) Nothing from DH's stash today; none of his pepitas. No more of his croissants, either!✔️
3) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 3/24)✔️
4) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 3/30.✔️
5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/24). 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 3/26)✔️
7) Nuts ok (22-26 g), 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 3/14)✔️
10) No sweet potato and/or pumpkin today.(last 3/26)✔️
11) Can have up to 1.5 oz of gift fruits my friend gave us today. (last 3/21)✔️Didn't eat today
12) No more of the toffee nuts or pistachios or cashews (after today) from the gift nuts - leave for DH.✔️
14) Can have dates today.✔️
15) Can eat lunch early today.✔️
1) No dessert today, unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added. (last 3/21)
2) Nothing from DH's stash today; none of his pepitas. No more of his croissants, either!
3) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 3/24)
4) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 3/30.
5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/24). 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 3/26)
7) Nuts ok (22-26 g), 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) (last 3/14)
10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 3/26)
11) Can have up to 1.5 oz of gift fruits my friend gave us today. (last 3/21)
12) No more of the toffee nuts or pistachios or cashews (after today) from the gift nuts - leave for DH.
14) No dates today.================== 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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It was a rough week; I ended up gaining about a pound
I did my first workout on Wednesday, and ended up with sharp pain in my injured knee. I wasn't able to work out the rest of the week. It feels better today, but I haven't been on it continuously like I am at work. I'm going to bring it up at my PT appointment this afternoon.
I did try to continue logging my food and water intake, though I didn't always make the healthiest choices. I could just be bloated, but I was hoping to see the scale go in the other direction. Oh well, I'll keep at it...
Today is Weigh In DayStarting Weight (March 21, 2023): 210 lbs
March Goal Weight: 205 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 130 lbs
March 28: 211 (+ 1 lb)
March 31:
Total March Gain/Loss: + 1 lb
Total Gain/Loss: + 1 lb
JFT 03/28
· Vitamins
· Wear my new glasses
· 64 oz of water
· 30 minute work out (Today is P.T. so I usually count that)
· Shower
· Take care of plants
· Clean fish tank
· Pick up prescriptions
· Ship out recalled Fitbit
· Dishes
· Put laundry away
· Renew library book3 -
pridesabtch wrote: »
JFT Monday
- Pup at 6:00am
- Shower
- Work by 8:00
- Meetings
- Lunch with pup at home
- Back to work
- Home at 5:00 walk dog
- Gym by 5:45
- Home by 7:15
- Dog time
- Prop time
- Bed by 11:00
- Puppy at 2:00am
- Back to bed by 3:00am
Pooch was a holy terror yesterday when I got home from work. Her first full day in the kennel was rough on her. I walked her and played with her for over an hour and still all she wanted to do was bite me. She didn't settle down until like 9:00 at which point Tim got home and spent time with her and I went up stairs with the mellow dog. He has been very jealous of my time. Got everything done yesterday except finishing my prop gun for Beauty & the Beast.
Today I'm working from home because I'm old and have a colonoscopy tomorrow. Prep is no joke. Right now I'm just starving though. Wish me luck, I've not had one before! SO I guess we all know what I'll be doing this evening... Procedure isn't until 10:30 tomorrow. I will definitely be hangry by then.
JFT Tuesday
- Pup Stuff
- Meetings
- Work stuff
- Begin prep
- Shower
- Bed
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@more_freggies76 i applaud you for always being so determined. and showing up every single day! it is amazing the detail you put into the JFT post. good job!! 🎉🎉🎉2
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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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@teigansdad Hope your girl passed her driving test today!
@pamperedlinny Thanks for sharing your recipe. The table looks amazing!
@shann55437 Any dietary restrictions would definitely make me cry. Good luck!
@pridesabtch Since colo-disease runs in my family, I've had 5 colonoscopies so far. The worst part for me is starving for an entire day, with only certain liquids allowed. I have to psych myself to be prepared, and certainly no workout that day. The evening prep isn't so fun either. I always schedule an early morning procedure, and can't wait for it to be over so I can eat! Best wishes.
Recap M 3/27 ~ beautiful day & snow is melting fast in warm March sun ~ yay!
1) Walk dog in afternoon 4.61 mi happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly 14.7K 42 floors 10/14
3) Not sure about supper, probably leftovers / net calories zero / 72+ oz. water Made Schwan's breaded hake and multigrain orzo quinoa veg blend. Net cals green 61 yay, sodium green YAY, fiber & carbs excellent, fat spot on, protein little low, 88 oz. water
4) Ta-da's: spent time this morning with hubby replacing light fixture in powder room finally! & got rid of ugly, dated one YAY! / digital decluttering (so much left!) / clear some papers / LCEF? / find hubby's life insurance info to check on / review Easter dinner recipes & get organized ~ good start on list & plans / anything else? nope, TA-DA anyway!
5) Floss / retainers / pray 3x
JFT T 3/28 ~ another gorgeous sunny day, if a bit cooler
1) Walked dog 4.06 mi saw turkeys cross road and feed on our side, so we crossed LOL
happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly
3) Leftover pot roast for supper / net calories zero / 72+ oz. water
4) Wash dishes (done) / clear some papers (done) / digital declutter / 7:30 choir rehearsal / anything else?
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 56
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! 2.28.23 not better but not worse
- 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); apple cake (with buttermilk) =
January 1x6 days, 1x5 days, 2x4 days =
February 1x6 days, 2x5 days, 1x4 days =
March 1x6 days, 3x5 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 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.
- 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 ~ learned of Pi Day race, but did not enter
- 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 3/28/2023 (today)✔️more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 3/28/2023 (today)✔️
1) No dessert today, unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added. (last 3/21)✔️
2) Nothing from DH's stash today; none of his pepitas. No more of his croissants, either!✔️
3) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 3/24)✔️
4) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 3/30.✔️
5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/24). 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 3/26)✔️
7) Nuts ok (22-26 g), 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) (last 3/14)✔️
10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 3/26)✔️Didn't eat today.
11) Can have up to 1.5 oz of gift fruits my friend gave us today. (last 3/21)✔️
12) No more of the toffee nuts or pistachios or cashews (after today) from the gift nuts - leave for DH.✔️
14) No dates today.✔️
1) No dessert today, unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added. (last 3/21)
2) Nothing from DH's stash today; none of his pepitas. No more of his croissants, either!
3) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 3/24)
4) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 3/30.
5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/28). 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 3/26)
7) Nuts ok (22-26 g), 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 3/28)
10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 3/26)
11) None of the dried apricots today.
12) No more of the toffee nuts or pistachios or cashews (after today) from the gift nuts - leave for DH.
14) Up to 2 servings of dates today.
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 3/28
- Log all food ✅
- 40 oz of water ❌
- Crochet ✅
- Yoga ❌
Didn’t eat or drink enough today. Had a rotten day at work too, and got another rejection email from a job that I applied to. Just can’t seem to catch a break lately.3 -
🦄JFT🦄
✅ brunch
✅ snack
✅ supper
✅ 2000 addt'l steps
✅ 15 minute walk (total 34 minutes)
✅ 10 minute strength
✅ 20 minute yoga
Goal is to build a solid routine, allowing for flexibility when those moments occur ... as they will, that is life. Note: the first day is always perfect; the key is as time progresses.5 -
Had a rubbish day yesterday.
Ash wasn't in the best of moods and it eventually rubbed off on me and my moods are worse than his 😂
So we were both in moods for no reason tbh.
So I didn't exercise (but still had my 4mile walk for schools runs) I didn't even really eat until 4pm when I had just a piece of bread and butter. Then just had a pizza for dinner and went sleep not long after.
So calorie wise I was actually under, but definitely over on the carbs.
But I've started today strong, got up on time even though I REALLY didn't want to today. But I did it, I got up, got the kids ready. My legs ached all the way to school. They felt more of a stiff ache than anything.
But I've got home, had a coffee and beasted out a workout. It's an intense workout too I couldn't even finish it all but that's my goal to work up to.
Some of you may remember it because it's my "go to" exercise but for those who wanna see it, go to YouTube and just type in "Simone De La Rue Sweaty Betty" and it will come up with the right vid.
It's broke down into 6 parts. I managed 2 and a half today.
But now I need a shower cause I stink 😂
So catch ya later guys! Have a great day!
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Goals for 3/29
- Log all food
- 40 oz of water
- Crochet
- Yoga
- Pharmacy
- Prep for tax appointment on Friday
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pamperedlinny wrote: »JFT:
☑️Drink at least 72oz water ✔️
☑️Stay under 1800 calories ✔️
☑️No coffee until 8am ✔️
☑️No food until 10am ✔️
☑️Get at least 5000 steps today ✔️
☑️Organize before meeting with boss this afternoon ✔️
☑️Zumba tonight ✔️
☑️Trivia at tea shop tonight ✔️
Yesterday our team came in second at trivia. Not too shabby, especially since some answers were definitely guesses on our part. The last bonus question was finally where I got to shine... match the dog to the Disney movie. 🐕 I stayed within all my calorie boundaries and only had a small protein shake after 8pm because I felt like I was still legit hungry when I got home from Zumba then trivia. Better to have a small shake at home (just protein powder and almond milk) than to eat cake at the shop and still be hungry.
My parents are coming to visit for a few days after Easter. I love my parents. I also don't live exactly as they would so it usually causes plenty of drama when they visit. They are also bringing their dog and not staying in a hotel. So.... I'm going to need to clear space, clean to a level I don't normally worry about, lecture my daughter about not bringing up magic with them, and find a YouTube workout that uses Christian music or no lyrics or something. Since my first go-to is often Zumba that will be a bit more difficult. I love church and the Lord but I don't specifically look for workouts that play only those songs. If you have suggestions I'm all ears.
JFT:
☑️Drink at least 72oz water
☑️Stay under 1800 calories
☑️No coffee until 8am
☑️No food until 10am
☑️No food after 8pm
☑️Get at least 5000 steps today
☑️Make veggies with spaghetti for dinner
☑️Try to come up with more future recipe ideas on paper for blog
☑️Try to organize at least one space in house. *Only 12 days until parental visit*
☑️Try to find YouTube dance workout parents won't flip about seeing/hearing during visit
@Bex953172 I’m going to look up that exercise video.
@cschmitz110515 Thanks! I had so much fun with putting that themed table together.
@shann55437 That sounds tough. I’m sorry. I honestly don’t know how I would eat if garlic, dairy, and spicy all left my diet at once. Hopefully, you’ll find a modified diet that will work easily.
@pridesbtch I hope everything comes back normal today.
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pamperedlinny wrote: »pamperedlinny wrote: »JFT:
☑️Drink at least 72oz water ✔️
☑️Stay under 1800 calories ✔️
☑️No coffee until 8am ✔️
☑️No food until 10am ✔️
☑️Get at least 5000 steps today ✔️
☑️Organize before meeting with boss this afternoon ✔️
☑️Zumba tonight ✔️
☑️Trivia at tea shop tonight ✔️
Yesterday our team came in second at trivia. Not too shabby, especially since some answers were definitely guesses on our part. The last bonus question was finally where I got to shine... match the dog to the Disney movie. 🐕 I stayed within all my calorie boundaries and only had a small protein shake after 8pm because I felt like I was still legit hungry when I got home from Zumba then trivia. Better to have a small shake at home (just protein powder and almond milk) than to eat cake at the shop and still be hungry.
My parents are coming to visit for a few days after Easter. I love my parents. I also don't live exactly as they would so it usually causes plenty of drama when they visit. They are also bringing their dog and not staying in a hotel. So.... I'm going to need to clear space, clean to a level I don't normally worry about, lecture my daughter about not bringing up magic with them, and find a YouTube workout that uses Christian music or no lyrics or something. Since my first go-to is often Zumba that will be a bit more difficult. I love church and the Lord but I don't specifically look for workouts that play only those songs. If you have suggestions I'm all ears.
JFT:
☑️Drink at least 72oz water
☑️Stay under 1800 calories
☑️No coffee until 8am
☑️No food until 10am
☑️No food after 8pm
☑️Get at least 5000 steps today
☑️Make veggies with spaghetti for dinner
☑️Try to come up with more future recipe ideas on paper for blog
☑️Try to organize at least one space in house. *Only 12 days until parental visit*
☑️Try to find YouTube dance workout parents won't flip about seeing/hearing during visit
@Bex953172 I’m going to look up that exercise video.
@cschmitz110515 Thanks! I had so much fun with putting that themed table together.
@shann55437 That sounds tough. I’m sorry. I honestly don’t know how I would eat if garlic, dairy, and spicy all left my diet at once. Hopefully, you’ll find a modified diet that will work easily.
@pridesbtch I hope everything comes back normal today.
I hope you don't mind me stepping in but are your parents really that strict? Is that not hard to deal with?
(Not trying to diss them in any way, I'm just curious) but just the music videos and your daughter speaking about magic with them just sounds a bit OTT, but it's clear you love them and have the utmost respect for them though!
The video I mentioned is just upbeat background music, no lyrics. But not Christian.
I also LOVED your themed table and sorry I didn't mention it before! I thought it was amazing!2 -
JFT 3.29.2023 wednesday
feeling better.
2nd day no coffee - the amount of caffeine i was taking in was literally a crime. i am beginning to love tea.
had a whole grain english muffin with egg beaters and a chicken apple sausage patty for breakfast.
had diet green tea (has a tiny amount of caffeine)
had a hot peach tranquility tea from starbucks (no caffeine)
have nonfat greek vanilla yogurt with almond slivers and granola for lunch.
for snacks i have a banana, 2 mandarins, grapes, and a "junkless" granola bar (pb choc chip)
dinner will be chicken and steamed veggies i'm sure. not much else i can have. i will adjust to it. adjusting to fit is what i have done my whole life. this should be a piece of cake!4 -
@Bex953172 They are very strict. They weren't like that when I was growing up. However, they are long skirts, music shouldn't move your feet before it moves your heart, anything that can be construed as non-biblical is questioned. My beliefs align with about 85% of theirs most of the time. The other 15% though is so very strict. My daughter loves Harry Potter, Twilight, listening to popular music.... essentially all the pop culture in our house makes a big problem. Wardrobes being jeans and whatever is comfy also differs greatly. Even when I listen to faith based music it's more pop and rock and r&b sounding than hymns. When they stayed in a hotel last time we got along better because we got a break for a bit. No breaks when they are in the house for a week.4
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JFT Wednesday
1. THINK PINK. Check on coverage requirements. JFT. Review emails.
2. Online facilitation - Cover classes. Review/revise lesson plans. SET TIMES. Update class website. Duolingo. Reply to emails. Grade late assignments. Journal. Create trivia sets for Blooket and Gimkit? Create poem rubric. Create survey about homework experiment.
3. Pit Crew - OUTSIDE!
4. Planning - Cover classes AGAIN. Department meeting. Reading (Libby). Update Goodreads! Do some deep stretchy squats and some crunches. Shoot Secret Adversary intro. Shoot channel description.
5. English class - DGP 8 / Conjunction review / Practice - Abuelito / Closer = NRI 3.2
6. Lifting. Need to clean out my home Gmail and set my YouTube videos back up again.
7. Laundry. Check on books and dishes. Continue organizing office and setting aside space for books.
8. Evening: SJ video. Intro for Secret Adversary. Bike ride? 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!
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; library volunteering; massage. Park walk? Used bookstore? Sun RC on call; LEAVE FOR FL. When to work on Clois & Stuffy? Need to purchase and install doors; need to repair joist. C nap in bedroom; keep blankets and pillows (and PJs!) in bedroom. Move OUR blankets and pillows to bedroom; keep atop bookshelf.
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: 202.8
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. Family concerns. 11. 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).
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. Prison abolition; reduce / re-allocate responsibilities dumped on cops. 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. Rhythm nation.
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.
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? ADHD testing Aug 10 2P and Aug 15 2P. Therapy Mar 23 4p. Dentist April 19 11a. Biometric May 1 9AM. Annual exam Oct 11 9A check calendar; ask about migraines? (Mar 25)
13. Therapy thoughts: Achieving fitness goals is especially difficult when snacking is apparently the only effective, inexpensive, convenient de-stresser and I'm stressed almost all the time. Progress: Work on reflecting on progress. Regressive behavior is now minimal. ASK about what's scary about the room. About what else in her life (now or previously) is/was like that. Normalize putting the blankets away EVERY MORNING. Then move to doing it FIRST, along with getting dressed. What do I do about the fact that nothing really seems fun? "Having fun" is something of a chore.
14. 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. Today has NOT gotten off to a great start. Woke up at 4 from a bad dream. Several things have already gone missing. How do I lose an entire heckin' coat?! *sigh* I'm covering classes at the last minute and having to tote my stuff all over the place. NOT PLEASED.2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence. 2022 WFTY: Focus.3 -
more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 3/28/2023 (today)✔️
1) No dessert today, unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added. (last 3/21)
2) Nothing from DH's stash today; none of his pepitas. No more of his croissants, either!
3) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 3/24)
4) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 3/30.
5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/28). 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 3/26)
7) Nuts ok (22-26 g), 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 3/28)
10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 3/26)
11) None of the dried apricots today.
12) No more of the toffee nuts or pistachios or cashews (after today) from the gift nuts - leave for DH.
14) Up to 2 servings of dates today.
I'll be leaving Friday for a month away. I won't be doing my Daily list, but will definitely be doing Hour commitments!================== 4DW started =============
***Won't do again until May!!! Will be gone all of April
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 03/28
· Vitamins ✓
· Wear my new glasses ✓
· 64 oz of water ✓
· 30 minute work out (Today is P.T. so I usually count that) ✓
· Shower ✓
· Take care of plants ✓
· Clean fish tank X
· Pick up prescriptions X $30 for two prescriptions that I already have generic over the counter versions of...no thanks!
· Ship out recalled Fitbit X
· Dishes ✓
· Put laundry away X
· Renew library book ✓
I went and saw my sister and her baby yesterday, so some things got pushed back. He's a month old already, and super cute!
JFT 03/29
· Vitamins
· Wear new glasses
· 64 oz of water
· 30 minute work out (cardio)
· Laundry || Put laundry away
· Ship recalled Fitbit
· Clean fish tank
· Dishes
· Clean house (Bathroom || Kitchen || Dining room || Living room || Craft room || Upstairs)
· Log all food || Stay in calorie goal3 -
Hour commitment - After I finish my hot cocoa, I won't eat again until after 5 pm. No more dates today. I can still have my dose of metamusal.2
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@Bex953172 I remember doing Sweaty Betty the first time you recommended. That was a tough workout! At least for me, who's not the most coordinated LOL.
Recap T 3/28 ~ another gorgeous sunny day, if a bit cooler
1) Walked dog 4.06 mi saw turkeys cross road and feed on our side, so we crossed LOL happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly 13.1K 39 floors 9/14
3) Leftover pot roast for supper / net calories zero / 72+ oz. water
Did well all day, but after choir got the munchies ~ ack! Net cals -512, sodium HIGH, fiber protein carbs excellent, fat ok, 96 oz. water
4) Wash dishes / clear some papers / digital declutter / 7:30 choir rehearsal / anything else? prep overnight oats ~ TA-DA!
5) Floss / retainers / pray
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JFT W 3/29
1) Walked dog 3.77 mi ~ wind chill of 19F so wore winter layers again *sigh* but sun shining, happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly
3) Soup supper at church ~ limit bread & desserts, wise soup choices / net calories zero / 72+ oz. water
4) Soup supper 6:00 / Lent service 7:00
5) Put clean dishes away (done) / refill heated birdbath (done) / get estimates for brake pads on car (prices have gone crazy!) / digital declutter / clear some papers / prep overnight oats / another ta-da?
6) Floss / retainers / pray
100 days from now reminder: What I do today gets me where I want to be. [Feb. 1 - May 11] Day 56
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! 2.28.23 not better but not worse
- 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); apple cake (with buttermilk) =
January 1x6 days, 1x5 days, 2x4 days =
February 1x6 days, 2x5 days, 1x4 days =
March 1x6 days, 3x5 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 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.
- 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 ~ learned of Pi Day race, but did not enter
- 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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more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 3/28/2023 (today)✔️
1) No dessert today, unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added. (last 3/21)✔️
2) Nothing from DH's stash today; none of his pepitas. No more of his croissants, either!✔️
3) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 3/24)✔️
4) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 3/30.✔️
5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/28). 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 3/26)✔️
7) Nuts ok (22-26 g), 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 3/28)✔️
10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 3/26)✔️
11) None of the dried apricots today.✔️
12) No more of the toffee nuts or pistachios or cashews (after today) from the gift nuts - leave for DH.✔️
14) Up to 2 servings of dates today.✔️
JFT for 3/29/2023 (today)✔️
1) No dessert today, unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added. (last 3/21)
2) Nothing from DH's stash today; none of his pepitas. No more of his croissants, either!
3) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 3/24)
4) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 3/30.
5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/28). 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 3/26)
7) Nuts ok (22-26 g), 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 3/28)
10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 3/28)
11) None of the dried apricots today.
12) No more of the toffee nuts or pistachios or cashews (after today) from the gift nuts - leave for DH.
14) No more dates today.
I'll be leaving Friday for a month away. I won't be doing my Daily list, but will definitely be doing Hour commitments!
Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow. Tomorrow is my last day of the daily list until May.================== 4DW started =============
***Won't do again until May!!! Will be gone all of April
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 3/29
- Log all food ✅
- 40 oz of water ❌
- Crochet ✅
- Yoga ❌
- Pharmacy ✅
- Prep for tax appointment on Friday ✅
Goals for 3/30
- Finish tax prep
- Nutritionist appointment
- Log all food
- 40 oz of water
- Crochet
- Yoga2 -
🦄JFT🦄
✅ brunch
✅ snack
✅ supper
✅ 2000 addt'l steps
✅ 15 minute walk (total 21 minutes)
✅ 10 minute strength
✅ 20 minute yoga
Day started well, then mood became heavy & just didn't want to; however I remembered to focus on things "just for today", so with heavy legs of don't wanna, I was able to do my walk then the other items & was happy to have followed through.
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