JUST FOR TODAY... One day at a time .. Daily Commitment for 2024

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  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,045 Member

    JFT Friday 9th February

    THink before I eat ✅
    No snacking ✅
    No eating after 6.30 pm ✅
    PF exercises ✅
    Back exercises ❌
    Grocery shopping ✅
    Drop off charity donations ❌ but did add more to the pile

    I'm quite surprised I managed not to snack as I really wasn't feeling it yesterday! I had to force myself out of the house to shop, which I only did as I knew it would be even busier if I left it until the weekend.
    Will make more effort today.

    JFT Saturday 10th February

    THINK before I eat
    No snacking
    No eating after 6.30 pm
    PF exercises
    Back exercises
    Walk
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,169 Member


    Weekly Goals
    - Log in every day and update daily!✅
    - Say 'No' to myself.❌
    - Reduce sugar intake❌
    - Sundays - Weekly Review

    JFT Friday
    - Log ALL food❌
    - Swap out 'bad snacks' for fruit❌
    - Get atleast 6 waters in❌
    - Be within calorie goal❌
    - DONT EAT BACK EXERCISE CALORIES!!❌


    Tips & Tricks
    - Feeling peckish? Have a drink first!
    - Write my goals somewhere noticeable (off the app)
    - Log as I eat so I don't forget anything
    - Tell myself "no" out loud! Not just in my mind!
    - Fat Me Vs Thin Me! (Fat Me wants to eat the junk food, but Thin Me wouldn't do that, so be more like Thin me!)

    Think the X's say it all! Just gotta try again today. Pretty annoyed about it but it's my own fault lol x

  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,210 Member
    edited February 10
    JFT for 2/10/24 (today)✔️
    1) Can have dessert today (last 1/25), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.
    2) None of DH's stash ok today (including candy, chocolate raisins, peeps, ice cream). But can have a few of his Valentine candies.
    3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/8)
    4) Don't weigh again until 2/12
    5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/8). 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 ok today(1-3 Tbsp.). (last1/25) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
    7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/20) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans. Either nuts or trail mix, but not both.
    8) No beef jerky today.
    9) No chicken vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 2/7)
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today. (last 2/8)
    11) Only 1 ice drink today.
    12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)
    13) Harvest Snaps(22-30 g) ok today. (last 2/7)
    14) No tamales today.(last 2/9)
    15) Lunch no more than 600 calories today.
    17) Trail mix ok today.
    18) Can eat dinner early if we take FIL.

    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.
    ================== 4DW started =============
    4DWs (4 Day Wins) are here, in a shared file:

    Sample

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hrtqbsOInIWeA9sl8FLnEv-ignY21p8m/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=108259155343870939869&rtpof=true&sd=true


  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    edited February 10
    This week has been so busy .. and realized I haven't posted since Wedneday! We are working in our garage .. needed to move a lot of stuff so hubby could fix up holes where mice are getting in the house! But .. its a lot of work. We gave away a bunch of wood .. todays project is to clear out even more stuff, and try to organize. And... with the beautiful weather, I've been doing a lot of yard work. I rake leaves over my flower beds in the fall.. so cleaning all that up before I get compost delivered. Just not used to so much physical work.. and on my feet all day! But ... I got a good start on my gardens getting ready! And .. I have 8 trays of seedlings coming up already. ... ready for spring!
    My weight is still the same. I am down 4 # since January 1st ... but its discouaging. But I was watching videos last nite... even though I think I am staying within calorie limits .. I must not be because I am maintaining my weight as it is. Ha.. don't want to maintain this weight.
    Tonite we are eating out, and tomorrow its superbowl, so I know I'll be eating junk food .. in fact... I am planning on it. But I will still watch how much I eat .. I can have a bowl of chips, but stop at just a bowl.. not grab into the sack of chips.And tonite we are meeting friends at a mexican restuaruant.. so I can make good choices.
    Its about choices. I can easily go over calories by noon if I choose the wrong foods. So going to work on choosing more low calorie foods.
    JFT, Saturday 2/10
    1. log all food
    2. be mindful of calories.. and choices I make. I'm planning on a margarita and fajitas tonite.. so eat lite today
    3. concentrate on water. I should be drinking 100 oz of water .. aim for 75 oz.
    4. work in garage
    My weight history
    Name is Joan. Age 73; 5'11"
    SW Year 2017: 220-217
    SW Year 2018: 195.5
    SW Year 2019 : 206 -- met my goal weight of 178, but gained 5 lbs over pandemic
    SW Year 2020: 182.6 -- gained another 12 pounds through the pandemic
    SW Year 2021:195 -- weight fluctuated all year from 184-190s
    SW Year 2022: 190 - reached 182 in August. But weight on a slow increase the rest of
    2115. SW Year 2023: 207.8 - got my weight down to 195; I always gain again between halloween and New Years.
    SW year 2024: 209.0

    Goals for 2024:

    Staring weight: Jan 7, 2024: 209.0
    Goal weight at the end of 2024: 175-180, and learn to maintain
    Goal to lose 25-30 lbs this year to be in healthy range
    Weight Goals:
    1st goal weight: 199 - reach this by March
    2nd goal weight: 185 - reach this by July
    Ultimate goal weight: 175- reach this by September
    Monthly Goals:
    Starting weight: 211
    Feb: 205; 206.2 :) -- almost made my goal.
    March: 199 - get out of those 200s
    April: 195 (Hubby and my 48 wedding anniversary)
    May: 191
    June: 187
    July: 185 (my birthday - will turn 74! Yikes!)
    August: 179
    Sept: 175
    October: 170--- Ultimate goal weight
    November: learn to maintain 170
    December: learn to maintain 170
    Weekly Weigh-ins
    (Will weigh every Sunday). Goal .. 1 pound per week. Ill have my first official weigh in today, Jan 7 after a week with our grandson, xmas, and new years.
    Starting weight Sunday, Jan 7: 209.0
    Jan 14: 211 --- not the best week. Too much snacking and staying in the house. Had margaritas last nite, which I know contributed to the weight gain.
    Jan 21:
    218. 6. -- did much better this week; trying to concentrate on evening snacking. I do OK for meals.. its the snacking that gets me.
    Jan 28:207.2-- under a little, but I know I could be doing better! I'm not logging food, which is important, so I need to make this a priority.
    Feb 1: 206.2 (goal was 205)
    Feb 4: 206
    Feb 11:
    Feb 18:
    Feb 25:
    Todays weight 207




  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,210 Member
    Hour commitment - Went over a little on lunch calories. Now I won't eat until after 5 pm, unless we need to take FIL to an early dinner. Can still have my dose of metamusal.
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,210 Member
    edited February 11
    Hour commitment - I won’t eat again until tomorrow.
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,673 Member
    edited February 11
    Late in day so I'll post for today and tomorrow.

    Recap 2/9 F
    1) Limit appetizers & adult beverages at reception / log all other food / 64+ oz. water :p did fine at reception but snacked once home lol
    2) Walked dog 3.7 mi :smiley:another cloudy day but got outside anyway, happy dog & happy me
    3) Schedule V cc pmt / free annual credit report / RSVP to leadership event / read / digital declutter / other? nope :smiley:
    4) Reception 6:30 / Jesus Christ Superstar 7:30 :smiley:

    JFT Sat 2/10
    1) Make love soup for supper / log all food / 64+ oz. water
    2) Walked dog 3.97 mi :smiley: happy dog and happy me
    3) Make overnight oats / prep church offering / set early alarm

    JFT Sun 2/11
    1) Choir sings for Call to Worship 7:45 & 9 a.m. / be there 7:20
    2) Log all food / 64+ oz. water
    3) Walk dog
    4) Prep overnight bag for visit to parents / wash dishes / other?

    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
    2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
    • Try new recipes Unfortunately, no wall oven until mid-Feb or later & sad me, but try slow cooker & stove recipes
    3) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x):
    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]
    • 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
    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 :star:
    • In 2022 I logged 500.4 miles, or 805km (knee issues).
    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:
      January
    6) Participate in my favorite area races ~ I walk, I do not run
    • Registered 12.29.23 for Bellin 10K race on 6.8.24 & eligible to have race fee waived
    • Register for my other usual events, and add other possible events
    7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together
    • Always a good idea
    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 their late 80s and live 90 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
    • 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, WI
      2.2.24 cousin's funeral & saw parents, 2 brothers, most aunts/uncles, few cousins
    9) Declutter bedroom, home office, basement, books in living room
    • Not as much progress as I hoped last year, but not worse.

    Keeping my Word for the Year: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,210 Member
    JFT for 2/10/24 (today)✔️
    1) Can have dessert today (last 1/25), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.✔️
    2) None of DH's stash ok today (including candy, chocolate raisins, peeps, ice cream). But can have a few of his Valentine candies.✔️
    3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/8)✔️
    4) Don't weigh again until 2/12✔️
    5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/8). 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 ok today(1-3 Tbsp.). (last1/25) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)✔️
    7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/20) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans. Either nuts or trail mix, but not both.✔️
    8) No beef jerky today.✔️
    9) No chicken vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 2/7)✔️
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today. (last 2/8)✔️Didn't eat today
    11) Only 1 ice drink today.✔️
    12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)✔️
    13) Harvest Snaps(22-30 g) ok today. (last 2/7)✔️Didn't eat today
    14) No tamales today.(last 2/9)✔️
    15) Lunch no more than 600 calories today.30 calories over
    17) Trail mix ok today.✔️Didn't eat today
    18) Can eat dinner early if we take FIL.✔️
    JFT for 2/11/24 (tomorrow)✔️
    1) No dessert today (last 1/25), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.
    2) None of DH's stash ok today (including candy, chocolate raisins, peeps, ice cream, Valentine candies & girl scout cookies).
    3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/8)
    4) Don't weigh again until 2/12
    5) No hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/10). 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 ok today(1-3 Tbsp.). (last1/25) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
    7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/20) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans. Either nuts or trail mix, but not both.
    8) No beef jerky today.
    9) No chicken vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 2/7)
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today. (last 2/8)
    11) Only 1 ice drink today.
    12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)
    13) Harvest Snaps(22-30 g) ok today. (last 2/7)
    14) Tamales ok today.(last 2/9)
    15) Lunch no more than 600 calories today.
    17) Trail mix ok today.
    ================== 4DW started =============
    4DWs (4 Day Wins) are here, in a shared file:

    Sample

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hrtqbsOInIWeA9sl8FLnEv-ignY21p8m/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=108259155343870939869&rtpof=true&sd=true


  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,045 Member

    JFT Saturday 10th February

    THINK before I eat ✅
    No snacking ❌ once
    No eating after 6.30 pm ✅
    PF exercises ✅
    Back exercises ❌
    Walk ❌ was waiting for an important phone call, so tidied the garden instead.

    JFT Sunday 11th February

    THINK before I eat
    No snacking
    No eating after 6.30 pm
    PF exercises
    Back exercises
    Walk
    Tidy garden

  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,210 Member
    edited February 11
    JFT for 2/11/24 (today)✔️
    1) No dessert today (last 1/25), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.
    2) None of DH's stash ok today (including candy, chocolate raisins, peeps, ice cream, Valentine candies & girl scout cookies).
    3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/8)
    4) Don't weigh again until 2/12
    5) No hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/10). 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 ok today(1-3 Tbsp.). (last1/25) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
    7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/20) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans. Either nuts or trail mix, but not both.
    8) No beef jerky today.
    9) No chicken vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 2/7)
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today. (last 2/8)
    11) Only 1 ice drink today.
    12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)
    13) Harvest Snaps(22-30 g) ok today. (last 2/7)
    14) Tamales ok today.(last 2/9)
    15) Lunch no more than 600 calories today.
    16) Trail mix ok today.
    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.
    ================== 4DW started =============
    4DWs (4 Day Wins) are here, in a shared file:

    Sample

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hrtqbsOInIWeA9sl8FLnEv-ignY21p8m/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=108259155343870939869&rtpof=true&sd=true


  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,290 Member
    edited February 11
    JFT, Sunday, 2/11
    1. log food
    2. concentrate on water
    3. make a huge salad to go with homemade pizza .. eat only 1 piece of pizza.
    My weight history
    Name is Joan. Age 73; 5'11"
    SW Year 2017: 220-217
    SW Year 2018: 195.5
    SW Year 2019 : 206 -- met my goal weight of 178, but gained 5 lbs over pandemic
    SW Year 2020: 182.6 -- gained another 12 pounds through the pandemic
    SW Year 2021:195 -- weight fluctuated all year from 184-190s
    SW Year 2022: 190 - reached 182 in August. But weight on a slow increase the rest of
    2117. SW Year 2023: 207.8 - got my weight down to 195; I always gain again between halloween and New Years.
    SW year 2024: 209.0

    Goals for 2024:

    Staring weight: Jan 7, 2024: 209.0
    Goal weight at the end of 2024: 175-180, and learn to maintain
    Goal to lose 25-30 lbs this year to be in healthy range
    Weight Goals:
    1st goal weight: 199 - reach this by March
    2nd goal weight: 185 - reach this by July
    Ultimate goal weight: 175- reach this by September
    Monthly Goals:
    Starting weight: 211
    Feb: 205; 206.2 :) -- almost made my goal.
    March: 199 - get out of those 200s
    April: 195 (Hubby and my 48 wedding anniversary)
    May: 191
    June: 187
    July: 185 (my birthday - will turn 74! Yikes!)
    August: 179
    Sept: 175
    October: 170--- Ultimate goal weight
    November: learn to maintain 170
    December: learn to maintain 170
    Weekly Weigh-ins
    (Will weigh every Sunday). Goal .. 1 pound per week. Ill have my first official weigh in today, Jan 7 after a week with our grandson, xmas, and new years.
    Starting weight Sunday, Jan 7: 209.0
    Jan 14: 211 --- not the best week. Too much snacking and staying in the house. Had margaritas last nite, which I know contributed to the weight gain.
    Jan 21:
    220. 6. -- did much better this week; trying to concentrate on evening snacking. I do OK for meals.. its the snacking that gets me.
    Jan 28:207.2-- under a little, but I know I could be doing better! I'm not logging food, which is important, so I need to make this a priority.
    Feb 1: 206.2 (goal was 205)
    Feb 4: 206
    Feb 11: 207 --- up a little. Need to make better choices in my food. Swap out higher calorie foods for lower calorie.
    Feb 18:
    Feb 25:
    Todays weight 207

  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,210 Member
    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 5 pm. None of the same foods at dinner as at lunch. Can still have my dose of metamusal.
  • itladyee
    itladyee Posts: 5,481 Member
    JFT Today 2/11 ~ Having a little Fun:)
    Watch the Puppy Bowl
    Enjoy the game
    Have some Alcohol
    Track everything I eat and Drink
    Water > at least 80 ounces
    Get 10k steps
    Start Reading Easy Way to Quit Emotional Eating
    Watch KC Win
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,210 Member
    Hour commitment - After my hot cocoa, I won't eat again until tomorrow.
  • emgracewrites
    emgracewrites Posts: 478 Member
    Took a drive yesterday and went to the Wright Brothers memorial in Kitty Hawk, NC. Kind of a spur of the moment trip but the weather was nice and I needed a break. This next week is going to be pretty busy too, with 2 medical appointments, class, and work. But I’ll just take it one day at a time.

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  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,045 Member

    JFT Sunday 11th February

    THINK before I eat ✅
    No snacking ❌ once
    No eating after 6.30 pm ✅
    PF exercises ✅
    Back exercises ❌
    Walk ✅ 37 mins
    Tidy garden ❌ too cold

    JFT Monday 12th Feb

    THINK before I eat
    No snacking
    No eating after 6.30 pm
    PF exercises
    Back exercises
    Walk

    Already started my childcare duties today, so a quick post. Have a great week everyone.
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,479 Member
    Pfffff... It's only 10:00am and I'm done with today. I've had a nagging headache since Friday and it is wearing me out. It's manageable with ibuprofen, but I wish it would just go the "kitten" away! I did have a few drinks Friday, but I was the DD Saturday and Sunday so even though I feel hungover, I'm not. I slept in yesterday, but didn't sleep well. Last night was another night of poor quality sleep though I went to bed right after the super bowl. Enough whining.

    Played in a pool tournament Friday night. Didn't do badly. I'm way out of my league there, but I have fun and I'm getting better. Saturday I taught spin class then went out to breakfast with the hubby. Went to the movies Saturday evening and watched the rerelease of Dune. Was planning to watch Argyle, but got there too late. Sunday I slept in and did laundry, then eventually showered and got ready to go watch the Super bowl and a local wing joint. I expected a crowd, but it was dead. It was actually rather boring, and hubby drank way to much.

    Today is work and then I plan on going back to bed. I honestly don't even care if I have dinner. I'm so tired of eating out. Kitchen is coming along nicely though, so it's ok.

    JFT Monday
    - work by 8:00 :( more like 8:10
    - Meetings :smiley:
    - Budget review :smiley:
    - Prep for tomorrow's meeting
    - More meetings
    - Nap
    - No alcohol
    - Light dinner
    - No snacking
    - Bed by 10:00
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,210 Member
    JFT for 2/11/24 (yesterday)✔️
    1) No dessert today (last 1/25), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.✔️
    2) None of DH's stash ok today (including candy, chocolate raisins, peeps, ice cream, Valentine candies & girl scout cookies).✔️
    3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/8)✔️
    4) Don't weigh again until 2/12✔️
    5) No hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/10). 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 ok today(1-3 Tbsp.). (last1/25) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)✔️
    7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/20) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans. Either nuts or trail mix, but not both.✔️
    8) No beef jerky today.✔️
    9) No chicken vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 2/7)✔️
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today. (last 2/8)✔️Didn't eat today
    11) Only 1 ice drink today.✔️
    12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)✔️
    13) Harvest Snaps(22-30 g) ok today. (last 2/7)✔️
    14) Tamales ok today.(last 2/9)✔️
    15) Lunch no more than 600 calories today.✔️
    16) Trail mix ok today.✔️

    JFT for 2/12/24 (today)✔️
    1) No dessert today (last 1/25), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.
    2) None of DH's stash ok today (including candy, chocolate raisins, peeps, ice cream, Valentine candies & girl scout cookies).
    3) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/8)
    4) Don't weigh again until 2/12
    5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/10). 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 ok today(1-3 Tbsp.). (last1/25) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
    7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/20) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans. Either nuts or trail mix, but not both.
    8) No beef jerky today.
    9) No chicken vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 2/7)
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today. (last 2/8)
    11) Only 1 ice drink today.
    12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)
    13) No Harvest Snaps(22-30 g) ok today. (last 2/7)
    14) No tamales ok today.(last 2/9)
    15) Lunch no more than 600 calories today.
    16) No trail mix ok today.

    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.
    ================== 4DW started =============
    4DWs (4 Day Wins) are here, in a shared file:

    Sample

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hrtqbsOInIWeA9sl8FLnEv-ignY21p8m/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=108259155343870939869&rtpof=true&sd=true


  • RuthanneBowers
    RuthanneBowers Posts: 53 Member
    JFT 2/9
    1. Only 2 cups of coffee yes
    2. No outside food - if I have it, must have more than 5,000 steps first sort of
    3. Both veggie and fruit with dinner I think so
    4. No TV after 9 I can't remember
    5. Drink more water than coffee yes
    6. Yoga tonight yes

    JFT 2/12
    1. Only 2 cups of coffee
    2. Both veggie and fruit with dinner
    3. No TV after 9
    4. Drink more water than coffee
    5. Yoga tonight
    6. Get 4,000 steps - normally this would be a cinch, but I was charging my fitbit and forgot to put it on before I left for work :(
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,210 Member
    Hour commitment - After I finish my yogurt, 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.
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,169 Member
    Omg so late with posting! Can't believe it's already Monday. Not had the kids for 3 days but they're back now!

    Sunday Review
    Mon ✅⭐ 15,500 Steps
    Tues ✅ 12,500 Steps
    Weds 🆗 (Too much food) 22,400 Steps
    Thurs ❌ (Too much food) 19,500 Steps
    Friday ❌ (Too much food) 7,000 Steps
    Sat ❌ 655 Steps (Didn't have my phone)
    Sunday ✅ No steps but have been painting all day

    So Monday was my best day! Rest of the week didn't go great. A lot of bad choices, but plenty of steps on those days?

    This week I NEED to keep my diet on point, the kids are off school for a week so them steps are going to be seriously reduced as majority of them come from the school run!

    Either that or I need to get off my butt and exercise but again, the kids are off school, is that just an excuse though? I could just tell them to stay upstairs for 30 mins whilst I flap around the lounge doing some dance-cardio 😂

    Also my water intake is slipping back to 1-2 cups a day again. So really need to keep my tip of drinking before snacking in my mind!

  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,169 Member
    Didn't post these this morning, just catching up on everything else.
    I still have logged every, every day I think for maybe last Saturday when I forgot a few things to add

    Weekly Goals
    - Log in every day and update daily!❌ Missed a couple of days
    - Say 'No' to myself. ✅
    - Reduce sugar intake✅
    - Sundays - Weekly Review✅

    JFT Monday
    - Log ALL food✅
    - Swap out 'bad snacks' for fruit❌
    - Get atleast 6 waters in❌
    - Be within calorie goal✅
    - DONT EAT BACK EXERCISE CALORIES!!✅


    Tips & Tricks
    - Feeling peckish? Have a drink first!
    - Write my goals somewhere noticeable (off the app)
    - Log as I eat so I don't forget anything
    - Tell myself "no" out loud! Not just in my mind!
    - Fat Me Vs Thin Me! (Fat Me wants to eat the junk food, but Thin Me wouldn't do that, so be more like Thin me!)
  • itladyee
    itladyee Posts: 5,481 Member
    2/12
    JFT Today 2/11 ~ Having a little Fun:)
    Watch the Puppy Bowl ✔️
    Enjoy the game ✔️
    Have some Alcohol ✔️
    Track everything I eat and Drink
    Water > at least 80 ounces
    Get 10k steps ✔️
    Start Reading Easy Way to Quit Emotional Eating ✔️
    Watch KC Win ✔️



    JFT Today 2/12
    Log in Daily
    No Alcohol
    Track everything I eat and Drink
    Health Journal Update
    Water > at least 80 ounces
    Beat the prior days steps
    Hit protein macros
    Plan the day's meals preferably weekly, min a day in advance
    Determine WOTY
    Continue Reading Younger Next Year
    Continue Reading Easy Way to Quit Emotional Eating
  • emgracewrites
    emgracewrites Posts: 478 Member
    @Bex953172

    Maybe invite your kids to join in the dance party with you?
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,210 Member
    edited February 13
    Hour commitment - a little change to my plans; I decided to make the cookies my husband loves for Valentines. I can taste while cooking. (I always allow that, but I don't want to feel guilty either.)
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,210 Member
    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow, but can taste when I cook for my husband. I messed up the cookies and have to start over!
  • emgracewrites
    emgracewrites Posts: 478 Member
    Today was surprisingly productive at work. I say surprising because I’m still fighting with IBS symptoms and I only got 5 hours of sleep last night.

    This class that I’m taking was kind of a struggle tonight. The whole reason I signed up was so I could pursue a career in grant writing but now im not sure that’s the right path for me. Anxiety is riding pretty high today, because I’m so tired of feeling lost and having no idea what my purpose in life is supposed to be.
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,210 Member
    edited February 13
    JFT for 2/12/24 (today)✔️
    1) No dessert today (last 1/25), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.✔️Did allow a little tasting while making Valentine cookies for DH
    2) None of DH's stash ok today (including candy, chocolate raisins, peeps, ice cream, Valentine candies & girl scout cookies).✔️
    3) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/8)✔️Didn't eat today
    4) Don't weigh again until 2/12✔️
    5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/10). 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 ok today(1-3 Tbsp.). (last1/25) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)✔️
    7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/20) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans. Either nuts or trail mix, but not both.✔️
    8) No beef jerky today.✔️
    9) No chicken vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 2/7)✔️
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today. (last 2/8)✔️Didn't eat today
    11) Only 1 ice drink today.✔️
    12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)✔️
    13) No Harvest Snaps(22-30 g) ok today. (last 2/7)✔️
    14) No tamales ok today.(last 2/9)✔️
    15) Lunch no more than 600 calories today.✔️
    16) No trail mix ok today.✔️

    JFT for 2/13/24 (tomorrow)✔️
    1) No dessert today, except a few of the cookies I cook (last 1/25), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.
    2) None of DH's stash ok today (including candy, chocolate raisins, peeps, ice cream, Valentine candies & girl scout cookies).
    3) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/8)
    4) Don't weigh again until 2/15
    5) No hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/10). 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 ok today(1-3 Tbsp.). (last1/25) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
    7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/20) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans. Either nuts or trail mix, but not both.
    8) No beef jerky today.
    9) No chicken vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 2/7)
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today. (last 2/8)
    11) Only 1 ice drink today.
    12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)
    13) Harvest Snaps(22-30 g) ok today. (last 2/7)
    14) Tamales ok today.(last 2/9)
    15) Lunch no more than 600 calories today.
    16) Trail mix ok today.

    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow. (finished baking)
    ================== 4DW started =============
    4DWs (4 Day Wins) are here, in a shared file:

    Sample

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hrtqbsOInIWeA9sl8FLnEv-ignY21p8m/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=108259155343870939869&rtpof=true&sd=true


  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,045 Member
    edited February 13

    JFT Monday 12th Feb

    THINK before I eat ❌ not really
    No snacking ❌ one. or two, I lost track
    No eating after 6.30 pm ✅
    PF exercises ✅
    Back exercises ❌
    Walk ❌

    Already started my childcare duties today, so a quick post. Have a great week everyone.

    @Bex953172 is right, school holidays do play havoc with our good intentions! I don't think I was over maintenance calories, but my choices were not the best. Had 2 kids instead of the normal 1 for some of the day. Same again today.
    Bex, what's the weather like where you are? Could you get the kids out for a walk or bike ride? My two were taken out on a dog walk (but after they were at mine, so I didn't do the walk, so no exercise for me!)

    I'll post for today, but not sure how it will go.

    JFT Tuesday 13th Feb

    THINK before I eat
    No snacking
    No eating after 6.30 pm
    PF exercises
    Back exercises
    Walk
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,169 Member

    JFT Monday 12th Feb

    THINK before I eat ❌ not really
    No snacking ❌ one. or two, I lost track
    No eating after 6.30 pm ✅
    PF exercises ✅
    Back exercises ❌
    Walk ❌

    Already started my childcare duties today, so a quick post. Have a great week everyone.

    @Bex953172 is right, school holidays do play havoc with our good intentions! I don't think I was over maintenance calories, but my choices were not the best. Had 2 kids instead of the normal 1 for some of the day. Same again today.
    Bex, what's the weather like where you are? Could you get the kids out for a walk or bike ride? My two were taken out on a dog walk (but after they were at mine, so I didn't do the walk, so no exercise for me!)

    I'll post for today, but not sure how it will go.

    JFT Tuesday 13th Feb

    THINK before I eat
    No snacking
    No eating after 6.30 pm
    PF exercises
    Back exercises
    Walk

    Weather's not so bad! Marley (middle child) hates walking though😂. She likes the walk where we go, she likes the fresh air and getting out but she hates how the walking makes her tired.
    We were supposed to go today, I think Ash is going with Saskia still but I need to stay home with Casey because she's poorly and Marley jumped at the chance to stay home with me 😂