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JUST FOR TODAY... One day at a time .. Daily Commitment for 2024
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JFT 9/3 T ~ beautiful late summer day
1) Log all food / net calories green / 80 oz. water
2) Walked dog 3.57 miles
dog got treat from RJ, happy dog & happy me
3) Load dishwasher & run / wash pots & pans / garbage chores / declutter 15 min. / call Mom / read / anything else is a bonus today
I'm dragging a bit after being up for 21 hours straight yesterday, plus walking over 9 miles. A nap may happen.
About me:I'm Carmela
This is my lifestyle. It's. Not. A. Diet.
Height 5'4"
66 yrs old
Reside in Green Bay, WI, USA
2024 Goals:1) Ultimate goal weight 150#... I'll be thrilled 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
- Try new recipes Unfortunately, no wall oven until mid-Feb or later & sad me, but try slow cooker & stove recipes... wall oven installed 2/26. Ppl
* lentil rice sausage tortellini soup (internet) ~ very good, recipe is keeper
* glazed lemon cookies (internet search) ~ everyone loved them at Easter dinner
* rhubarb cobbler (in my first ever cookbook BH&G) ~ very good, I want to try with other fruits this summer
* yellow cake (BH&G cookbook) ~ I followed instructions closely & blended well, very good with rhubarb sauce
* white chicken enchiladas (newspaper) ~ very good, although 2 tortillas with recipe as written 846 calories (created in MFP recipes)
* Greek yogurt almond butter breakfast parfait (newsletter) ~ terrific, if high in calories... maybe tweak
* garlic scape basil pesto (internet blog) ~ excellent! tried as recommended with pasta (used up my radiatore)
* summer squash, zucchini, mushroom casserole (TOH) ~ excellent! & good way to use squash & zucchini
* zucchini meatloaf (sister) ~ good but hubby prefers classic recipe
* moussaka America's Test Kitchen tv show ~ very tasty, nice size portions & filling, though complicated with four distinct layers & many prep steps ~ nice to have an alternate eggplant recipe
January: 5 days x2wks, 4x1, 3x1, 1x1 [1 wk lots of snow & 1 wk bitter cold so shoveling, treadmill & PT, 1 wk 4 day trips out of town]
February: 6 days x1wk, 5x1, 4x1, 2x1 [2 wks overnight trips to visit parents]
March: 5 days x1wk, 4x1, 3x1, 0x1 [ack... prep house & food for Easter dinner; 1 wk overnight trip to visit parents]
April: 4 days x2wks, 3x1, 2x1 [lots of lousy weather, plus 1 wk overnight trip]
May: 6 days x2wks, 3x3 [fit days in around 2 overnight trips & visit on Mother's Day]
June: 6 days x1wk {including Bellin 10K}, 5x1, 2x2 {either very rainy or hot for 2 wks}
July: 5 days x1wk {including Packers 5K}, 4x2, 3x1 {a lot of very hot/humid days}
August: 5 days x1wk, 4x2, 1x1 {hot/humid & scheduling conflicts}- Walk dog 3-4 miles, treadmill when necessary in winter, weights/my home version of circuit & other x-training
- PT (physical therapy) exercises to strengthen arthritic knees & hip flexor
Jan 4x; Feb 1x; Mar/Apr 0x; May 1x; June 4x; July 1x; Aug
4) MapMyWalk app You Vs. the Year 1,024km challenge started on Jan. 1- In 2023 I logged 726.88 miles, or 1,169.8 km & completed yearly challenge 11.14.23
- In 2022 I logged 500.4 miles, or 805km (knee issues).
- I can earn $10 every month on my Medicare Advantage Plan with 10+ days of 7,500 steps [noticed 7/12 that requirement reduced to 5,000 steps, but I'll continue with goal of 7,500]:
Jan / Feb / Mar / Apr / May / June / July / Aug
- Registered early (shoot, didn't get selected randomly for waiver of fee) on 12.29.23 for 6.8.24 Bellin 10K race ~ light rain most of race, steady rain last mile or so chip time 1:42:35 ave. pace 16:31 (first half 16:50 second half 16:12) overall 3,136 out of 3,463 / females 1,560 out of 1,792 / F65-69yo 30 out of 48 ~ not as fast as I used to go, but still finished my 27th Bellin overall (their 48th year)
- Register for my other usual events, and add other possible events
- Registered for 7.20.24 Packers 5K ~ sunny & very warm chip time 49:15 ave. pace 15:51 overall place 1784/2371 / F858/1228 / division F65-69 29/60 / passed by 78 (likely started in walking corral behind me) & I passed 191
- Registered for 10.5.24 Bellin Women's 5K
- Always a good idea
- Visit parents 1-2 times each month, phone calls in between ~ they're in their late 80s and live 85 miles away
~ canceled visit 1.12-1.13 due to blizzard
~ canceled visit 1.21-1.22 due Mom's bad cold
~ Mom's bday visit 1.31 with all siblings, in-laws & aunt
~ overnight visit 2.12-2.13 / breakfast out with Mom/ladies & aunt, youngest brother stopped over
~ overnight visit 2.27-2.28 / eldest brother stopped over
~ overnight visit 3.14-3.15 / eldest brother visited
~ overnight visit 4.18-4.19 / took Mom to eye appt. in Beaver Dam
~ overnight visit 5.2-5.3 / aunt B/uncle R stopped over for visit so that was fun
~ Mother's Day visit 5.12.24 / sister/BIL, youngest brother/SIL & 2 nieces there too
(middle brother/SIL visited day before bc they went to her parents Sun., eldest brother in PA for work)
~ overnight visit 5.17-5.18 / drove Mom to Bunny's funeral/luncheon in Brown Deer on 5.18 & youngest brother/SIL & eldest brother visited after moving 2 nieces to new apt.
~ Father's Day visit 6.16.24 / all brothers, sister & spouses there plus maternal aunt
~ overnight visit 7.4-7.5 / walk 2.75 mi w/ aunt; youngest brother & SIL visit next day
~ overnight visit 7.29-7.30 / saw all 3 brothers, youngest SIL, aunt on M; went to Wine & Unwind with Mom & lady friends T a.m. & afterwards walked 2.84 mi w/ aunt (hot & humid)
~ overnight visit 8.13-8.14 / drove Dad to VA Clinic in Beaver Dam for his 7:30 a.m. physical (be there 15 min. early ~ ugh) / saw eldest brother both days & aunt on W
~ overnight visit 9.11-9.12 planned - Monthly contact with former colleagues/others, now that I'm retired
1.7.24 HH came over & visited at my invitation
1.28.24 great-nephew's baptism affirmation in Oakfield, followed by luncheon
1.29.24 Greenville: BIL's 2nd cataract surgery (hubby was his driver) / lunch at IHOP
2.2.24 cousin's funeral & saw parents, 2 brothers, most aunts/uncles, few cousins
2.16.24 pub food from McGeorge's & wine at La Vie with P&B / The Dirty Martinis played
2.18.24 Greenville: visit w/ hubby's brother, SIL & niece / lunch at Olive Garden
3.8.24 Darboy: tax docs & long visit with MJSW
3.19.24 messaged H (his job recently downsized)
3.25.24 Darboy: tax returns with hubby & MJSW, shorter visit this time
plans 4.6.24 with PZ canceled b/c she forgot they're going to OH to watch total solar eclipse
4.15.24 unexpectedly sat & visited w/ CAS at AVB concert
5.6.24 lunch with CAS
5.20.24 lunch with LL & LWB
6.3.24 lunch with former IA mgmt team
6.4.24 volunteers lunch at church
6.24.24 lunch with DE
7.13.24 farmers market with PZ
8.1.24 belated bday lunch with PZ
8.15.24 long phone call with sister
9.2.24 Annual Bridge Walk at The Mighty Mac Bridge with C, S, A&D ~ Weather was perfect, we became Double Crossers & it was awesome!
- Not as much progress as I hoped last year, but not worse.
- In 2023 I logged 726.88 miles, or 1,169.8 km & completed yearly challenge 11.14.23
Keeping my Word for the Year: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship1 -
@pridesabtch - Have you had him checked for a UTI? My dog had it when he was a pup. Its not uncommon and sounds just like what I went through with him. Depending on his age, he can have antibiotics but I had to wait for my pup because he wasn't old enough to have the antibiotics. Might be worth checking into
sending prayers for your family medical issues. Going through similar medical problems with my dad.2 -
HappyDonkey75 wrote: »@pridesabtch - Have you had him checked for a UTI? My dog had it when he was a pup. Its not uncommon and sounds just like what I went through with him. Depending on his age, he can have antibiotics but I had to wait for my pup because he wasn't old enough to have the antibiotics. Might be worth checking into
sending prayers for your family medical issues. Going through similar medical problems with my dad.
We take him to the vet Thursday. I'll have them check for a UTI. Thanks for the recommendation.2 -
cschmitz110515 wrote: »
I'm dragging a bit after being up for 21 hours straight yesterday, plus walking over 9 miles. A nap may happen.
Naps are our reward for a good day's work. Enjoy it!1 -
Tried a new recipe last night, from a meal delivery service called Hungryroot that my nutritionist recommended. It was supposed to be gut friendly but sadly it isn’t friendly to my gut. Ate some plain toast for lunch and even that is enough to make me feel sick.
Hope the other recipe kits I got from Hungryroot work better than this one last night did. Because I was going to eat the leftovers and now I think they’re headed for the trash can instead.
I would give anything to just be able to eat like a normal person 😢Can’t make my family or coworkers or friends understand it so I’m stuck feeling completely alone and isolated.3 -
Hour commitment - I won’t eat again until tomorrow.2
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@emgracewrites Sorry your new recipe didn't work for you, how disappointing. Hope the others are better.littleblackskirt wrote: »
JFT Tuesday 3rd
No snacking ✅
PF exercises ❌
General exercises ✅
Walk ✅
Quite sore yesterday, I think it's because I've been doing more recently. I need to up my plantar faciitis exercises, feet are hurting.
Had one small piece of cake for lunch (honestly, I know you won't believe me, it was probably the lowest calorie thing on the menu. It's a very small cafe with limited menu) And no snacking! There's so much going on that I don't have time to think about snacks lol.
JFT Wednesday 4th
No snacking
PF exercises
General exercises
Gardening
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Got a bit upset after the gym today.
It's been around 6 weeks where I've not been properly because of the school holidays. I knew I wasn't going to do as well as before but I was just so tired. Ash said he's never seen someone want to give up so easily! He tried to spur me on but I feel like every cell of my body was protesting!
So spoke to Ash about it and he said maybe my goals are too high in the gym. He said I should up my cardio and get rid of most my fat first because he said there was little point doing lots of weights when the fats gonna hide it all anyway.
So he said up the cardio and do weights on target areas like my arms (triceps mainly) and my legs and butt.
So hopefully a change in goals will help me see the results I want.
And I've got to stop eating crap.
Going to attempt logging again. Getting annoyed at myself because I can't seem to apply myself to anything at the minute.2 -
Got a bit upset after the gym today.
It's been around 6 weeks where I've not been properly because of the school holidays. I knew I wasn't going to do as well as before but I was just so tired. Ash said he's never seen someone want to give up so easily! He tried to spur me on but I feel like every cell of my body was protesting!
So spoke to Ash about it and he said maybe my goals are too high in the gym. He said I should up my cardio and get rid of most my fat first because he said there was little point doing lots of weights when the fats gonna hide it all anyway.
So he said up the cardio and do weights on target areas like my arms (triceps mainly) and my legs and butt.
So hopefully a change in goals will help me see the results I want.
And I've got to stop eating crap.
Going to attempt logging again. Getting annoyed at myself because I can't seem to apply myself to anything at the minute.
Truth of the matter is you can't out run a bad diet. That being said people often take on too much when they first go to the gym. Maybe taking this one step at a time is what you need, but you don't have to do just cardio until you lose the fat. Strength training even under the surface helps the aesthetics by improving posture and firming areas up. The best most effective routine I had was 10 minute hard cardio warm-up on the rower (legs, glutes, shoulders, chest), 10 minutes of core (planks, bicycle sit ups, V-ups & Russian twists), then assisted pull-ups and tricep dips (3 sets of 8-10 each to failure). Then I'd finish with another 10-15 of moderate cardio on the elliptical or bike. All in less than an hour and no one thing too long. Not saying it's perfect, but it was compact and efficient. Best of luck Bex. You'll get it figured out.2 -
pridesabtch wrote: »
JFT Tuesday
- Let pup out between 2:00 & 3:00am
- Get pup up at 6:00 to let out, feed and play before work.
- Work by 7:00, Meeting at 7:15
- Log food
About half, but will go in today and assess the damage
- Stay green
probably pretty close
- Go to mom's
- Home to clean and play with pup Played didn't clean
- No alcohol
- Bed by 10:30pm
Lots of restructuring going on at work to redistribute work from a big reduction in force. It has people unsettled. Even my hubby is stressed over it and he doesn't often show emotion over work. His job is in general very high stress, but I've not seen him stressed out often. It's odd because I'm in management and his peers think I've withheld info from them and let them be blind sided. Honestly, I wasn't in the meetings that defined the restructuring. Possibly because they didn't want me making decisions regarding my hubby and his coworkers. Either way it's a $h!t show right now.
Ate well for dinner yesterday, but had a few drinks. Not ideal. As I told Bex, "you can't outrun a bad diet". That is truth, but I seem to not care enough to workout or eat properly. I know all of the right things to do, but damn it's hard to pick up and do them. Writing out my old workout plan made me see how simple it was when I started years ago. Still the thought of actually trying to do it stalls me in my tracks. I'd like to say I don't have time, but truth is I don't prioritize it. I think, I'll just work on diet, and then add exercise, but I don't. I know me, when I work out I'm happier and I want to eat healthier. win-win. Yet here I am, not doing it.
JFT Wednesday (Monday x 3)
- Up AT 5:00am with pup
- Work by 7:30
- Check in with MFP
- Show new admin/analyst around the area.
- Log food from yesterday
- Log food today
- Meetings...
- Home at lunch for pup
- Meetings...
- Home
- Trivia
- Home
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Hour commitment - I won’t eat again until after 5 pm.2
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Wellll I crawled back on my scale after months off , and moving, and stressing and stuffing my face...
and it is , as I suspected... not great.
I have earned it though... and now I have a 'new starting point.' (the middle number increase really sucks.. booo!!!)
but... I have been drinking my water and trying to get back in here to talk about things, connect iwht people, I did a work out last night, and I have been walking the dog in the mornings (15 minutes is beter than no minutes.)
going to try to track, and consider premaking some stuff as I seem to remember having healthy "grab food" worked better for me than trying to cook daily.
it has been a very stressful few months with moving, work stuff. so I am trying now, to refocus and hope that if I can get back on track the nutrition and exercise will help with the stress and vice versa.
Send good vibes.3 -
Ha.. I'm still here. Just getting bad with posting and reading posts! But.. today I got on, and you guys are all doing so great. Its a busy day today, as we are having 4 couples over tonite, then tomorrow my high school girl friends are coming into town. I've know these girls going on almost 65 years (one I've know since 6 years old). So.. it will be fun.
@Bex... I wanted to respond to your post though. I go to the gym about 4x a week now. I absolutely love it, but I don't push it. I do around 30 minutes on the treadmill.. because it makes me feel better and energized. I do maybe 20 minutes of weight lifting... but again, I do not push it. When I put on too many weights, I am just sore the next day . Hubby tells me I "should" be sore... but I don't like it. So while I am pretty strong, I do not push it. I want to enjoy the workouts.. not dread them. I am thinking you and Ash are trying to do to much, to quickly. It takes time, but you need to enjoy it. Maybe just get on the treadmill for 10 minutes.. thats how I started. Or on a bike, or something that you like to do. Bring the headphones.. listen to music. But if you push it, and feel you have to be sore, I don't think you'll enjoy it. And ... cardio does not burn fat anymore than weight lifting. I am slowly learning this. When you lift weights, your body burns calories more for up to 2-3 hours more. Plus, you are building muscle. I do a lot of arm weight because I'm trying to get rid of my flabby arms. Hubby said he can really tell a difference.. but... I've been doing arm weights almost 3 years. Its a slow process. Even though I have not lost weight according to the numbers on the scale.. my clothes fit better.
As for losing weight, @pridesabtch is so right!! It is all what we eat. My doctor told me losing weight is 90% what you eat... only 10% exercise. I have the same problem... I eat way too much. I'm trying to stop the nite time snacking, but its hard. But hang in there... little steps.!! You are doing great .. just keep doing it!!
@Cschmitz.. I absolutely LOVE the pictures! That would be so much fun walking over to Macinkaw!! And you look great.. and so happy! Proud of you for conquering your fear of heights... what an awesome thing to do!!
My daughter is without a car, so I;ve been taking her places to do her runs, work when she does, etc. I actually thinks she likes being without a car. We are kinda happy about it also, as she uses her car for entertainment... and drives a lot. I don't know how long it'll take them to fix her car (needs a new timing belt.. $3000!). But, so far it is going OK with our daughter not having a car. She lives where she can walk to a lot of things.. drugstore, grocery store, etc.
Theres so many others I want to respond to.. but its a super busy day... need to get out to clean up the yard and flower beds, and a little more housework before guests tonite and tomorrow. Ha... then I'll get back to setting my goals!!3 -
Hour commitment - I won’t eat again until tomorrow.2
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pridesabtch wrote: »HappyDonkey75 wrote: »@pridesabtch - Have you had him checked for a UTI? My dog had it when he was a pup. Its not uncommon and sounds just like what I went through with him. Depending on his age, he can have antibiotics but I had to wait for my pup because he wasn't old enough to have the antibiotics. Might be worth checking into
sending prayers for your family medical issues. Going through similar medical problems with my dad.
We take him to the vet Thursday. I'll have them check for a UTI. Thanks for the recommendation.
Good Luck I hope its something simple like that! Puppies are adorable but they can be alot of work! Good on you for tackling this little monster!1 -
Got a bit upset after the gym today.
It's been around 6 weeks where I've not been properly because of the school holidays. I knew I wasn't going to do as well as before but I was just so tired. Ash said he's never seen someone want to give up so easily! He tried to spur me on but I feel like every cell of my body was protesting!
So spoke to Ash about it and he said maybe my goals are too high in the gym. He said I should up my cardio and get rid of most my fat first because he said there was little point doing lots of weights when the fats gonna hide it all anyway.
So he said up the cardio and do weights on target areas like my arms (triceps mainly) and my legs and butt.
So hopefully a change in goals will help me see the results I want.
And I've got to stop eating crap.
Going to attempt logging again. Getting annoyed at myself because I can't seem to apply myself to anything at the minute.
Your energy issues could be multi faceted.Diet obviously. Are you getting enough good sleep? I have had to implement some pre bedtime routine to settle myself down and try to stay on a schedule for bedtime.. seriously , it seems dumb and childish but this is what has to happen for me. Alchohol consiumption . I have all but given it up. When I do have it , its very limited. Last weekend I had 2 drinks and was useless the next day. Also, not sure if your at the menopause age? If so hormones have a huge impact. Ask me how I know!!(also part of the sleeping struggles I have) Nutrition is a big deal ,especially protein. Have you figured out your macros? Might be worth getting that all lined out.
I have to say the advice for upping cardio I don't necessarily think is accurate. Building muscle burns fat. Look up Dr Stacy Simms. she has a couple of books out and multiple youtube videos, a podcast, etc.. Its all about why women need to strength train more than we ever realized. She is the real deal.
I don't have all the answers but I was having 90% of my days alot like what you described before I got myself straightened out (and still working on it) I feel so much better. I still have down days but usually because I worked out to hard and I am tired or I didn't get restful sleep.
Best of luck.. You can do this!2 -
pridesabtch wrote: »Got a bit upset after the gym today.
It's been around 6 weeks where I've not been properly because of the school holidays. I knew I wasn't going to do as well as before but I was just so tired. Ash said he's never seen someone want to give up so easily! He tried to spur me on but I feel like every cell of my body was protesting!
So spoke to Ash about it and he said maybe my goals are too high in the gym. He said I should up my cardio and get rid of most my fat first because he said there was little point doing lots of weights when the fats gonna hide it all anyway.
So he said up the cardio and do weights on target areas like my arms (triceps mainly) and my legs and butt.
So hopefully a change in goals will help me see the results I want.
And I've got to stop eating crap.
Going to attempt logging again. Getting annoyed at myself because I can't seem to apply myself to anything at the minute.
Truth of the matter is you can't out run a bad diet. That being said people often take on too much when they first go to the gym. Maybe taking this one step at a time is what you need, but you don't have to do just cardio until you lose the fat. Strength training even under the surface helps the aesthetics by improving posture and firming areas up. The best most effective routine I had was 10 minute hard cardio warm-up on the rower (legs, glutes, shoulders, chest), 10 minutes of core (planks, bicycle sit ups, V-ups & Russian twists), then assisted pull-ups and tricep dips (3 sets of 8-10 each to failure). Then I'd finish with another 10-15 of moderate cardio on the elliptical or bike. All in less than an hour and no one thing too long. Not saying it's perfect, but it was compact and efficient. Best of luck Bex. You'll get it figured out.
Thanks for the advice!
At the minute we're doing about 40 mins of weights, so bicep/tricep on assisted machines. Then free weight chest presses. Then I do legs so leg press, adductor/abductor and calfs.
Then I do 30 mins incline on the treadmill
So alot lol!
But I'm just so tired of the weights. If I cant do it, or Im struggling I give up. I get embarrassed at myself and feel like others have seen my "failure". Which they probably haven't but still.
So I think I'm gonna do my incline and then do some mat work like the russian twists you mentioned!
And then maybe hit more cardio.
And you are SO right. Can't outrun a bad diet. Luckily ash is also out of his bad eating stage and also wants to change back to healthy again and we're food shopping tomorrow so hopefully I can get a good start!
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@Bex953172 I agree that you can't outrun diet with exercise. I'm living proof! I know what I need to do, or not do, most of the time. But do I follow my brain... no! That's why I try to make things habit.
@mytime6630 Thanks. We had a blast! Thank goodness there was only a teeny tiny breeze.
Recap 9/3 T ~ beautiful late summer day
1) Log all food / net calories green / 80 oz. water
I was sooo tired after walking dog for rest of the day, so we bought 2 Papa Murphy pizzas (cook your own) with thin crust, net cals were red, water a bit light at 64 oz.
2) Walked dog 3.57 miles dog got treat from RJ, happy dog & happy me
3) Load dishwasher & run / wash pots & pans / garbage chores / declutter 15 min. / call Mom / read / anything else is a bonus today... does my much-needed nap count?
JFT 9/4 W ~ another beautiful day!
1) Walked dog 3.94 mi saw 2 fawns ~75 ft. away & they watched us but continued to eat, saw neighbor walking her sheltie Princess (she really is), saw mail carrier & dog got her treat in person instead of the mailbox ~ happy dog & happy me
2) Log all food / net calories green / 80 oz. water
3) Load dishwasher & run ~ doing now / wash pots & pans / read / reschedule TDS hook-up ~ after 2 transfers, finally talked to the correct person / prep donation to be mailed / prep bday card to mail to aunt / check recurring order / anything else?
About me:I'm Carmela
This is my lifestyle. It's. Not. A. Diet.
Height 5'4"
66 yrs old
Reside in Green Bay, WI, USA
2024 Goals:1) Ultimate goal weight 150#... I'll be thrilled 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
- Try new recipes Unfortunately, no wall oven until mid-Feb or later & sad me, but try slow cooker & stove recipes... wall oven installed 2/26. Ppl
* lentil rice sausage tortellini soup (internet) ~ very good, recipe is keeper
* glazed lemon cookies (internet search) ~ everyone loved them at Easter dinner
* rhubarb cobbler (in my first ever cookbook BH&G) ~ very good, I want to try with other fruits this summer
* yellow cake (BH&G cookbook) ~ I followed instructions closely & blended well, very good with rhubarb sauce
* white chicken enchiladas (newspaper) ~ very good, although 2 tortillas with recipe as written 846 calories (created in MFP recipes)
* Greek yogurt almond butter breakfast parfait (newsletter) ~ terrific, if high in calories... maybe tweak
* garlic scape basil pesto (internet blog) ~ excellent! tried as recommended with pasta (used up my radiatore)
* summer squash, zucchini, mushroom casserole (TOH) ~ excellent! & good way to use squash & zucchini
* zucchini meatloaf (sister) ~ good but hubby prefers classic recipe
* moussaka America's Test Kitchen tv show ~ very tasty, nice size portions & filling, though complicated with four distinct layers & many prep steps ~ nice to have an alternate eggplant recipe
January: 5 days x2wks, 4x1, 3x1, 1x1 [1 wk lots of snow & 1 wk bitter cold so shoveling, treadmill & PT, 1 wk 4 day trips out of town]
February: 6 days x1wk, 5x1, 4x1, 2x1 [2 wks overnight trips to visit parents]
March: 5 days x1wk, 4x1, 3x1, 0x1 [ack... prep house & food for Easter dinner; 1 wk overnight trip to visit parents]
April: 4 days x2wks, 3x1, 2x1 [lots of lousy weather, plus 1 wk overnight trip]
May: 6 days x2wks, 3x3 [fit days in around 2 overnight trips & visit on Mother's Day]
June: 6 days x1wk {including Bellin 10K}, 5x1, 2x2 {either very rainy or hot for 2 wks}
July: 5 days x1wk {including Packers 5K}, 4x2, 3x1 {a lot of very hot/humid days}
August: 5 days x1wk, 4x2, 1x1 {hot/humid & scheduling conflicts}- Walk dog 3-4 miles, treadmill when necessary in winter, weights/my home version of circuit & other x-training
- PT (physical therapy) exercises to strengthen arthritic knees & hip flexor
Jan 4x; Feb 1x; Mar/Apr 0x; May 1x; June 4x; July 1x; Aug 1x; Sept
4) MapMyWalk app You Vs. the Year 1,024km challenge started on Jan. 1- In 2023 I logged 726.88 miles, or 1,169.8 km & completed yearly challenge 11.14.23
- In 2022 I logged 500.4 miles, or 805km (knee issues).
- I can earn $10 every month on my Medicare Advantage Plan with 10+ days of 7,500 steps [noticed 7/12 that requirement reduced to 5,000 steps, but I'll continue with goal of 7,500]:
Jan / Feb / Mar / Apr / May / June / July / Aug /
- Registered early (shoot, didn't get selected randomly for waiver of fee) on 12.29.23 for 6.8.24 Bellin 10K race ~ light rain most of race, steady rain last mile or so chip time 1:42:35 ave. pace 16:31 (first half 16:50 second half 16:12) overall 3,136 out of 3,463 / females 1,560 out of 1,792 / F65-69yo 30 out of 48 ~ not as fast as I used to go, but still finished my 27th Bellin overall (their 48th year)
- Register for my other usual events, and add other possible events
- Registered for 7.20.24 Packers 5K ~ sunny & very warm chip time 49:15 ave. pace 15:51 overall place 1784/2371 / F858/1228 / division F65-69 29/60 / passed by 78 (likely started in walking corral behind me) & I passed 191
- Registered for 10.5.24 Bellin Women's 5K
- Always a good idea
- Visit parents 1-2 times each month, phone calls in between ~ they're in their late 80s and live 85 miles away
~ canceled visit 1.12-1.13 due to blizzard
~ canceled visit 1.21-1.22 due Mom's bad cold
~ Mom's bday visit 1.31 with all siblings, in-laws & aunt
~ overnight visit 2.12-2.13 / breakfast out with Mom/ladies & aunt, youngest brother stopped over
~ overnight visit 2.27-2.28 / eldest brother stopped over
~ overnight visit 3.14-3.15 / eldest brother visited
~ overnight visit 4.18-4.19 / took Mom to eye appt. in Beaver Dam
~ overnight visit 5.2-5.3 / aunt B/uncle R stopped over for visit so that was fun
~ Mother's Day visit 5.12.24 / sister/BIL, youngest brother/SIL & 2 nieces there too (middle brother/SIL visited day before bc they went to her parents Sun., eldest brother in PA for work)
~ overnight visit 5.17-5.18 / drove Mom to Bunny's funeral/luncheon in Brown Deer on 5.18 & youngest brother/SIL & eldest brother visited after moving 2 nieces to new apt.
~ Father's Day visit 6.16.24 / all brothers, sister & spouses there plus maternal aunt
~ overnight visit 7.4-7.5 / walk 2.75 mi w/ aunt; youngest brother & SIL visit next day
~ overnight visit 7.29-7.30 / saw all 3 brothers, youngest SIL, aunt on M; went to Wine & Unwind with Mom & lady friends T a.m. & afterwards walked 2.84 mi w/ aunt (hot & humid)
~ overnight visit 8.13-8.14 / drove Dad to VA Clinic in Beaver Dam for his 7:30 a.m. physical (be there 15 min. early ~ ugh) / saw eldest brother both days & aunt on W
~ overnight visit 9.11-9.12 planned - Monthly contact with former colleagues/others, now that I'm retired
1.7.24 HH came over & visited at my invitation
1.28.24 great-nephew's baptism affirmation in Oakfield, followed by luncheon
1.29.24 Greenville: BIL's 2nd cataract surgery (hubby was his driver) / lunch at IHOP
2.2.24 cousin's funeral & saw parents, 2 brothers, most aunts/uncles, few cousins
2.16.24 pub food from McGeorge's & wine at La Vie with P&B / The Dirty Martinis played
2.18.24 Greenville: visit w/ hubby's brother, SIL & niece / lunch at Olive Garden
3.8.24 Darboy: tax docs & long visit with MJSW
3.19.24 messaged H (his job recently downsized)
3.25.24 Darboy: tax returns with hubby & MJSW, shorter visit this time
plans 4.6.24 with PZ canceled b/c she forgot they're going to OH to watch total solar eclipse
4.15.24 unexpectedly sat & visited w/ CAS at AVB concert
5.6.24 lunch with CAS
5.20.24 lunch with LL & LWB
6.3.24 lunch with former IA mgmt team
6.4.24 volunteers lunch at church
6.24.24 lunch with DE
7.13.24 farmers market with PZ
8.1.24 belated bday lunch with PZ
8.15.24 long phone call with sister
9.2.24 Annual Bridge Walk at The Mighty Mac Bridge with C, S, A&D ~ Weather was perfect, we became Double Crossers & it was awesome!
- Not as much progress as I hoped last year, but not worse.
- In 2023 I logged 726.88 miles, or 1,169.8 km & completed yearly challenge 11.14.23
Keeping my Word for the Year: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship1 -
littleblackskirt wrote: »
JFT Wednesday 4th
No snacking ✅
PF exercises ✅
General exercises ❌
Gardening ✅ just half an hour before it rained
Also walked to the shops.
JFT Thursday 5th
No snacking
PF exercises
General exercises
Gardening
Cut grass
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pridesabtch wrote: »
JFT Wednesday (Monday x 3)
- Up AT 5:00am with pup
- Work by 7:30
- Check in with MFP
- Show new admin/analyst around the area.
- Log food from yesterday
- Log food today
- Meetings...
- Home at lunch for pup
- Meetings...
- Home
- Trivia
- Home
JFT Thursday
- Cheer the frack up
- Play with puppy
- Take puppy to vet
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