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

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  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,048 Member
    I know it's no longer January... but is it too late to join in for 2023?

    I have some goals for this year and boundaries I plan to use for the year. I started my journey in 2009 but have had a lot of ups and downs. I have finally gotten to a point where I think I know what my long term boundaries have to be to keep myself on that track.

    Long Term Boundaries:
    Calories between 1200-1800 every day, even on special occasions.
    Only water from 8pm to 10am except for special occasion days or Sundays (when we leave by 10am).
    Exercise at least 3 days a week.
    Keep blood sugar under control by diet and exercise alone. No diabetic medications.
    Get weight to "overweight" instead of "obese" (only 5 lbs from this goal)

    Just for today:
    Keep to calorie boundaries
    Be sure to get in a walk
    Pasta day for dinner!
    Drink at least 100 oz of water

    Welcome to the group! And literally any one can join at any time! Were a pretty come and go as you please group. Sometimes people go off for a while, even up to a year but they come back and it's like nothings changed 😂

    I like your idea of long term boundaries too!
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,048 Member

    Just for Tuesday, 3/7/2023
    • 24H Plan & Assess :)
    • 64 oz water before 7 pm :)
    • Close activity rings :)
    • Bills / Balance checkbook :)
    • Mom's for AQ video :)
    • Sew another more patchwork heart block for table runner :)
    • Shovel sidewalk at Bob's and throw out some salt. 😏 Nope. It got up to 40 degrees, so I let it melt!
    • Bed early tonight. :)

    Good morning JFT friends! Well, the morning went good. Got all 3 grandkids up without too much complaining and out the door and to school on time. Then I got a call from older grandson to come get him because he isn't feeling well. I know the other two kids were sick last week, so I gave him the benefit of the doubt and picked him up and took him home. He doesn't miss much school, so hopefully my son won't be mad at me for "falling for it". :wink: I'm at home now. I have laundry to do at both houses and I need to dust and do the floors at my house and their house today also. I've been coming home to shower and dress after I drop the kids off at school so I don't have to pack a bag for the week. They live only about 3 miles from us (maybe not even that far) so it's been pretty easy. Plus, my dog is pretty happy to see me in the morning. My husband said she mopes and lays by the door in the evening waiting for me to come home. Awwww...<melt my heart>.

    I have no idea what to make for dinner tonight. Last night I made chicken nuggets, mac & cheese and tater tots. I made a bunch and all they ate was the mac & cheese...well, the boys did anyway...my granddaughter didn't eat ANYTHING. So I had a ton of food leftover. I feel like I'm wasting their food, not to mention I now have leftover chicken nuggets and tater tots in the fridge begging me to eat them! 🤦‍♀️


    @Snowflake1968 Yes! Party lines! We had one too. I don't know who we shared our line with but I remember always having to listen to make sure nobody else was picking up the line and listening in... Oh my gosh. Times sure have changed. Now I don't leave the house without a phone in my purse. Crazy. My son and DIL are on a Princess cruise ship in the Caribbean. I am so jealous! I think I need to try a cruise someday... Good luck on the interview! What job did you apply for? Fingers crossed!

    @Bex953172 I agree it's hard even when you're young. I had just forgotten how hard it is. Plus, I'm not used to getting up early in the morning anymore. I was pretty proud of myself for waking up before the alarm went off at 05:30 this morning! Two more days of getting up early, then my son and DIL will be home around suppertime on Sunday.


    Just for Wednesday, 3/8/2023
    • 24H Plan & Assess :smile:
    • 64 oz water before 7 pm
    • Close activity rings
    • Bills & Balance.
    • Laundry, Dust & floors @ home and @ Bob's.
    • Sew another more patchwork heart block for table runner
    • Errands
    • Bed early tonight.

    WOTY 2023: Balance

    Hahah I wouldn't worry too much about "falling for it", you have the privilege of being "Grandma" so you can let him come home and chill out and such, you can spoil them rotten 😂

    As "mum" .. when Marley did it to try and have the day off on Ash's birthday, I said, well you've told me your poorly. So you can't have treats or chocolate, were not taking you to the park or anything like that.
    I did let her have her phone to play on but it was boring because there was no one to play with because everyone was at school.
    So she basically had to have the most rubbish day ever just to teach her a lesson, I felt so so so bad but... It flipping worked I've had no more "mystery illnesses" lmao xx
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,048 Member
    Hey everyone

    I can't log yesterday's food. I reckon I'd be over though. We had Indian takeaway seeing as we got paid. Not had one in sooo long it was delicious!!
    So I had good day yesterday. Plus Saskia after-school choir was cancelled which I was secretly happy about. I like that they can do after school activities but I don't like the fact that I have to walk to school, pick up the younger two, walk home, get home for 5 minutes then walk BACK to the school to pick her up whilst ash watches the other two. Some days you're just not in the mood for it! And yesterday was one of them days.


    As for today, it's started well, went to Primark to exchange a shirt of Ashs for a smaller size. Got myself a coffee. Got home and got on my stepper for 25 minutes today!
    It's kinda great cause I just flick through YouTube Shorts whilst im on it and time flies.
    Did some leg stretches after cause they felt a bit stiff yesterday and sore so I made sure I stretched today.
    Had another coffee and now I'm just thinking about what to do with my day!


    My next thing to add onto my goals is water. The food Ive reduced quite alot. I don't eat breakfast anymore, if I do eat breakfast, I'm kinda forcing it and then won't eat lunch so? I don't need it. I really dont. I've been like that since college though, I always skipped breakfast. I just don't like eating in the morning. And I don't even get hungry til around 12-1pm each day.
    But I need to up my water, I count my coffees in my water intake so it shouldn't be too hard. I've been focuses on my exercise and food, now I need to SLOWLY introduce the water.

    Either way, whatever I'm doing right now, I'm enjoying, and I'm ACTUALLY doing it. But it's far too soon to see if I get any results, so can't exactly say what I'm doing is working until I have some evidence. Hopefully I see a change on the scale in the next week or so!

  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,568 Member
    JFT Thursday
    1. THINK PINK. Check on coverage requirements. JFT.
    2. Online facilitation - Cover classes. Review/revise lesson plans. SET TIMES. Update class website. Duolingo. Reply to emails. Grade late assignments. Email RE the C&D letter. Review March calendar and update. Edit benchmark to include point values. Journal. Set up biometric. When should I have my annual checkup?
    3. Pit Crew - Ideal schedule / Course conferences.
    4. Planning - Check on progress for online students; MAKE CALLS. Mark courses complete per email. Reading (Netgalley). Update Goodreads! Call to set up testing for ADHD. ChatGPT update; Source v Search Engine; Taxes scripts. Develop responses for applitrack. Do some deep stretchy squats and some crunches.
    5. English class - DGP 5 Thu / Lesson - word forms / CommonLit / Closer = Benchmark Survey.
    6. Lifting. LIBRARY?
    7. Hang clothes? Check on books and dishes. Continue organizing office and setting aside space for books.
    8. Evening: 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; library volunteering. Park walk? Sun RC, podcast. When to work on Clois & Stuffy? Need to purchase and install doors; need to repair joist. Thu remind D to have C nap in bedroom.

    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: 202.0

    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. Lifted yesterday and a nice whoosh today. That was a pleasant surprise. Still not really trending the direction I want, but, meh.
    2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence. 2022 WFTY: Focus.
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,452 Member
    Recap 3/8 W
    1) Move hourly :smiley: 13K 31 floors 12/14
    2) Walk dog :smiley: 3.34 mi happy dog & happy me
    3) Soup supper at church so limit desserts & log best guess / net calories zero / 72+ oz. water :neutral: Guessed net cals -40, sodium HIGH >:) fiber carbs protein excellent, calcium low-ish, 72 oz. water
    4) Wash dishes / clear some papers / cut/plate dessert for soup supper / deliver dessert 1-3 / call Mom & discuss my next visit ~ maybe tomorrow just for afternoon? not overnight if snow again F snow to start Thurs & all night into Fri so no road trip :'( hopefully next week / balance bank accts / update budget s/s / open new LCEF account / check messages from financial advisor & NP / shop OTC acct / other ta-da? can't remember but TA-DA! anyway :p
    5) Leave 6:00 for soup supper / 7:30 Lenten service ~ hubby had headache & didn't go, but I sat with a friend & met someone new so win :smiley:
    6) Floss / retainers / pray :smiley: 3x

    JFT 3/9 R ~ planned rest day
    1) Move hourly / 7,500+ steps
    2) Leftovers day / net calories zero / 72+ oz. water
    3) Scrub/refill heated bird bath (done) / clear some papers (done) / put away clean dishes (done) / schedule derm appt / balance bank accts / update budget s/s / open new LCEF account (limited time offer) / shop OTC acct (deadline 3/31) / research value of Honda Civic / finalize tax papers to deliver Sat. / digital declutter / another ta-da?
    4) Floss / retainers / pray

    Realized recently on walks with dog that my feet getting sore by mile 3. Means time to buy new walking shoes. I hate shopping for shoes but necessary evil. Can't shop online because I never know how shoes of same size will fit or feel on my feet. *sigh*

    100 days from now reminder: What I do today gets me where I want to be. [Feb. 1 - May 11] Day 35

    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
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,264 Member

    JFT Wednesday
    - Meetings 😀
    - Laundry 😀
    - Work stuff :smiley:
    - Shower :smiley:
    - Drive :smiley:
    - Basketball game :smiley:
    - Drive home :smiley:

    Food was rubbish yesterday as I snacked while driving rather than eating meals. It was good to go "home" and watch the old high school team win their basketball game and advance to the state tournament. I say "home" as I moved a lot as a kid. Seems like every time my mom met a new guy, we'd relocate and move in with him. It wasn't really that bad, but as a kid that is what it seemed like. We lived in the small southern WV town for about 6 years, 4th - 10th grade. That was the longest we lived in a single town (3-4 locations in the town, but the same town). We had no family there, but the families around us treated me like another grandkid. Most of the adults I knew have long since passed, but I do have a few childhood friends remaining there. I met one last night for the game. Her son plays. I just needed to get away from my life for a night, and I feel a strange sense of peace when I visit the old town.

    Today is work, go to mom's and then trivia with the hubby. My attempts to get back on plan are not going well, but there has just been so much going on that I barely care. My clothes are getting tight again, and I don't like it but I'm not dedicated to fixing it right now.

    JFT Thursday

    - Work by 8:00 :smiley:
    - Meetings
    - Check in with MFP :smiley:
    - Leave around 3:00 or 4:00
    - Sort mom's bills
    - go home and freshen up
    - trivia
    - limit 2 beers
    - salad w/protein for dinner
    - Home by 9:30
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,505 Member
    JFT for 3/8/2023 (yesterday)✔️
    1) No dessert today unless I want sugarfree or no-sugar-added (last 3/5)✔️
    2) None of DH's stash today. None of his pepitas.✔️
    3) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 3/6)✔️
    4) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 3/9✔️
    5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/7). 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) No sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 3/6)✔️
    11) No tamales today (last 3/3)✔️
    12) None of the gift nuts (&fruits) my friend gave us today. (last 3/7)✔️
    13) No more of the toffee nuts from the gift nuts - leave for DH.Hour commitment - After I finish my hot milk, I won't eat again until tomorrow.✔️
    JFT for 3/9/2023 (today)✔️
    1) Can have sweet tamale as dessert today, but nothing else unless I want sugarfree or no-sugar-added (last 3/5)
    2) None of DH's stash today. None of his pepitas.
    3) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 3/6)
    4) Can weigh everyday until Monday doctor appt.
    5) Up to 1.5 to 2.0 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/7). 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) (last 3/1)
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 3/6)
    11) Tamales today (last 3/3)
    12) Up to 1.5 to 2.0 oz of the gift nuts (&fruits) my friend gave us today. (last 3/7)
    13) No more of the toffee nuts from the gift nuts - leave for DH.Hour commitment - After I finish my hot milk, I won't eat again until tomorrow.
    14) 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


  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,505 Member
    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 5 pm. None of the same foods at dinner as at lunch, except fruits/vegs. I can still have my dose of metamusal.
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,505 Member
    JFT for 3/9/2023 (today)✔️
    1) Can have sweet tamale as dessert today, but nothing else unless I want sugarfree or no-sugar-added (last 3/5)✔️
    2) None of DH's stash today. None of his pepitas.✔️
    3) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 3/6)✔️
    4) Can weigh everyday until Monday doctor appt.✔️
    5) Up to 1.5 to 2.0 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/7). 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) (last 3/1)✔️Didn't eat today.
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 3/6)✔️Didn't eat today.
    11) Tamales today (last 3/3)✔️
    12) Up to 1.5 to 2.0 oz of the gift nuts (&fruits) my friend gave us today. (last 3/7)✔️
    13) No more of the toffee nuts from the gift nuts - leave for DH.Hour commitment - After I finish my hot milk, I won't eat again until tomorrow.✔️
    14) Can eat lunch early due to lunch meeting.✔️
    JFT for 3/10/2023 (tomorrow)✔️
    1) No desserts today, but nothing else unless I want sugarfree or no-sugar-added (last 3/5)
    2) None of DH's stash today. None of his pepitas.
    3) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 3/6)
    4) Can weigh everyday until Monday doctor appt.
    5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/9). 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) (last 3/1)
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 3/6)
    11) No tamales today (last 3/9)
    12) None of the gift nuts (&fruits) my friend gave us today. (last 3/9)
    13) No more of the toffee nuts from the gift nuts - leave for DH.Hour commitment - After I finish my hot milk, I won't eat again until tomorrow.

    Hour commitment - After I finish my hot chocolate, 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


  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 17,930 Member
    edited March 2023
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    Hang in there!
    You are stronger than you think!

    March focus:
    📍Focus: Positive thinking
    Gratitude meditation:
    📍Adhere to Solid Habits
    Gratitude meditation
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    Current Solid Habits
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    🫶 Terri


  • pamperedlinny
    pamperedlinny Posts: 1,545 Member
    Good morning all!

    JFT:
    ☑️Drink a minimum of 72oz. of water ✔️
    ☑️Minimum of 8500 steps on Fitbit ✔️
    ☑️Get to Zumba class ✔️
    ☑️Stay under 1800 calories ✔️
    ☑️No coffee until after 8am ✔️
    ☑️No food except between 10am to 8pm ✔️

    JFT:
    ☑️Drink a minimum of 72oz. of water
    ☑️Minimum of 8500 steps on Fitbit
    ☑️Stay under 1800 calories
    ☑️No coffee until after 8am
    ☑️No food except between 10am to 8pm
    ☑️Make big chopped salad with dinner
    ☑️Order the kids meal at friend's birthday lunch (Panda Express)
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,568 Member
    JFT Thursday
    1. THINK PINK. Check on coverage requirements. JFT.
    2. Online facilitation - Cover classes. Review/revise lesson plans. SET TIMES. Update class website. Duolingo. Reply to emails. Grade late assignments. Review March calendar and update. Journal. Check on ERL for annual date.
    3. Pit Crew - Coverage.
    4. Planning - Check on progress for online students; MAKE CALLS. Mark courses complete per email. Reading (Netgalley). Update Goodreads! ChatGPT update; Source v Search Engine; Taxes scripts. Develop responses for applitrack. Do some deep stretchy squats and some crunches.
    5. English class - ??? / Lesson - word forms / Catchup / Closer = Seating requests.
    6. Lifting.
    7. Hang clothes? Check on books and dishes. Continue organizing office and setting aside space for books.
    8. Evening: 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; library volunteering. Park walk? Used bookstore? Sun RC, podcast. When to work on Clois & Stuffy? Need to purchase and install doors; need to repair joist. C nap in bedroom.

    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: 201.2

    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. Concerns about sleeping in room.

    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. ADHD testing Aug 10 2P and Aug 15 2P. Biometric April X 9AM.

    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. Please, dear lord, keep going! :D
    2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence. 2022 WFTY: Focus.
  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 950 Member
    Recap Thursday 3/9
    Log - :)
    Healthy choices - :)
    Hydrate - :)
    Exercise - :) Nice long walk with some challenging terrain
    Lunch and shopping with daughter - :)<3:)
    Cook or freeze chicken - :)
    Quick fridge cleanout - No
    Laundry - No

    JFT Friday 3/10
    Log
    Healthy choices
    Hydrate
    Exercise
    Drop car off for maintenance
    Quick fridge cleanout
    Laundry
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 919 Member
    edited March 2023

    JFT Thursday 9th March

    Log everything yes, although guessed lunch
    Stay in the green no, over by a few calories
    Back exercises no
    Only one snack 2

    I'm meeting family for lunch today so will have to guess calories. It's only a little cafe so should be able to choose wisely.

    I had a lovely time catching up with family yesterday. It was too cold and snowy to get out for a walk.

    I wasn't going to post goals today because I didn't feel like behaving with food. I'm doing okay though, so will post my usual goals.

    JFT Friday 10th

    Log everything
    Stay in the green
    Back exercises
    Walk dog

    (I've already walked the dog for an hour, she found a mud hole so is now confined to porch and garden)

  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,181 Member
    Posting goals to keep accountable! I just don't seem to get on here each morning like I should .. and evening gets past and I don't post then either! So have to come up with a better routine!
    1. log all food
    2. concentrate on water
    3. no snacking tonite except protein shake
    4. be better today that I was yesterday.. healthy choices

    Tomorrow my daughter is doing a half marathon.. so I';ll take her, and get my walk in. It will be cold.. but I'll just bundle up! Running helps her so much with anxiety, etc, so happy to support her. It is suppose be rain by noon.. so I told her she;ll have to run fast!
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,505 Member
    edited March 2023
    JFT for 3/10/2023 (today)✔️
    1) No desserts today, but nothing else unless I want sugarfree or no-sugar-added (last 3/5)
    2) None of DH's stash today. None of his pepitas.
    3) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 3/6)
    4) Can weigh everyday until Monday doctor appt.
    5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/9). 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) (last 3/1)
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 3/6)
    11) No tamales today (last 3/9)
    12) None of the gift nuts (&fruits) my friend gave us today. (last 3/9)
    13) No more of the toffee nuts from the gift nuts - leave for DH.Hour commitment - After I finish my hot milk, I won't eat again until tomorrow.
    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


  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,505 Member
    Hour commitment - After my cocoa, I won't eat again until after 5 pm. None of the same foods at dinner as at lunch, except freggies. I can still have my dose of metamusal.
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,452 Member
    edited March 2023
    Recap 3/9 R ~ planned rest day
    1) Move hourly / 7,500+ steps :smiley: 7.8K 28 floors 13/14
    2) Leftovers day / net calories zero / 72+ oz. water >:) horrible snacking but water good :p
    3) Scrub/refill heated bird bath / clear some papers / put away clean dishes / schedule derm appt / balance bank accts / update budget s/s / open new LCEF account (limited time offer) started but didn't have all info I needed, updated LCEF s/s instead / shop OTC acct (deadline 3/31) ~ started but products changed & need to decide / research value of Honda Civic / finalize tax papers to deliver Sat. / digital declutter / another ta-da? cleaned Kitty's hallway TA-DA! :smiley:
    4) Floss / retainers / pray :smiley: 3x

    JFT 3/10 F
    1) PT exercises :smiley: / shovel snow ~ 30 min. of lifting/carrying very heavy snow ~ ugh! :smiley: It was even clogging snowblower which became overheated for hubby doing driveway
    2) Move hourly / min. 7,500 steps
    3) Meatloaf & baked squash for supper / proper snacking / net calories zero / 72+ oz. water
    4) Wash dishes (done) / refill bird feeders (done) / clear some papers (done) / digital decluttering (done) / shop OTC acct (deadline 3/31) / pay Medicare premium bill (due 3/25) / renew zoo membership (due (3/31) / research value of Honda Civic to sell / another ta-da?
    5) Floss / retainers / pray / set alarm (leave for tax prep meeting before 10am)


    100 days from now reminder: What I do today gets me where I want to be. [Feb. 1 - May 11] Day 38

    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
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,505 Member
    edited March 2023
    JFT for 3/10/2023 (today)✔️
    1) No desserts today, but nothing else unless I want sugarfree or no-sugar-added (last 3/5)✔️
    2) None of DH's stash today. None of his pepitas.✔️
    3) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 3/6)✔️
    4) Can weigh everyday until Monday doctor appt.✔️
    5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/9). 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) (last 3/1)✔️Didn't eat today
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 3/6)✔️
    11) No tamales today (last 3/9)✔️
    12) None of the gift nuts (&fruits) my friend gave us today. (last 3/9)✔️
    13) No more of the toffee nuts from the gift nuts - leave for DH.✔️

    JFT for 3/11/2023 (tomorrow)✔️
    1) No desserts today, but nothing else unless I want sugarfree or no-sugar-added (last 3/5)
    2) None of DH's stash today. None of his pepitas.
    3) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 3/6)
    4) Can weigh everyday until Monday doctor appt.
    5) 1.0 to 2.0 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/9). 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) (last 3/1)
    10) No sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 3/10)
    11) No tamales today (last 3/9)
    12) < 2 oz of the gift nuts (&fruits) my friend gave us today. (last 3/9)
    13) No more of the toffee nuts from the gift nuts - leave for DH.

    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