JUST FOR TODAY... One day at a time .. Daily Commitment for 2024
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more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 1/04/24 (tomorrow)✔️
1) No desserts today (last ). Can have sugarfree or no sugar added.
2) None of DH's stash ok today (including candy, chocolate raisins, peppermint bark, peeps, ice cream, Trader Jo cookies).
3) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last)
4) Don't weigh again until 1/5
5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/02). 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.). (last) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts.
8) No beef jerky today.
9) No chicken Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 10/28)
10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today. (last)
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)
14) No tamales ok today.
15) No more than 600 calories for lunch. (this is my big meal of day)
16) Can eat lunch early due to a lunch meeting.================== 4DW started =============
**Not doing today
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
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pridesabtch wrote: »JFT Wednesday
- Up at 5:00 to exercise
- Shower
- Work by 7:30
- Meetings
- Check in with MFP
- Log Food
- Stay Green or at least within maintenance
- Figure out Medicare Advantage plan for mom
- Figure out why hubby not on medical insurance cards...
- Print return labels for Christmas returns
- Home for lunch?
- Home by 5:00
- Trivia
- Home by 10:00
Have a great Wednesday y'all!
Yesterday was a good day. I logged and stayed within my calorie allotment. Even stuck to my plan to have only 3 lite drinks at trivia. The medical insurance thing is crap-tastik. They say I didn't include my husband when I did benefit selections, but I know I did. Now he is without insurance and expecting a surgery in January. He can still get Obama Care, but with our income it's $1700/month with a $9k deductible. If it went through our employer it would only be an additional $200/month. This could turn into a huge deal. The benefits people are supposed to call me back today or tomorrow. Hopefully we can work it out.
Thursdays are busy mornings so I check in late here. I didn't pack lunch today, so I'm verging on being Hangry. My fault, I have food at home designated to bring to work, but I just hate getting up in the mornings. Slept in. Rushed out. Lunch still in fridge. Just a few more meetings this afternoon, then I need to take the dog to the vet to get his ear checked. Hopefully after that I can manage to squeeze in a late lunch. If not, I fear I'll go way overboard at dinner this evening. Going out with friends, should be fun.
JFT Thursday
- Up by 6:30
- Weigh in
- Pack lunch
- Work by 7:45
- Meetings until 11:30
- Home by 3:45
- Vet
- Late lunch / snack (<400cal)
- Log food
- Stay green
- Limit alcohol to 300 cal
- Shower
- Dinner out with friends
- Home by 10:002 -
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.3
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I won't overeat at my sisters
I will skip breakfast and just drink coffee
I will do my 10,000 steps (pretty much done)
I will do laundry
I will tidy my room
I will use all my calories4 -
Just for Today 1/3/2024
No Alcohol ✔️
Track everything I eat and Drink ✔️
Health Journal Update ✔️
Take body measurements ✔️
Just for Today- No Alcohol
- Track everything I eat and Drink
- Health Journal Update
- Shop for Healthy Snacks
- Research getting more protein
- Water > at least 40 ounces
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Late posting today but want to for my accountability...
Welcome @itladyee to JFT! Always great to have more people posting. For me, I feel more accountable when others see my goals.
Recap 1/3 W ~ birth of great nephew!
1) Leftovers for supper / log all food / enough protein / 64+ oz. water
2) Icy conditions so no dog walk / PT exercises
YAY / 7500 steps
3) Boil eggs / scrub & refill heated bird bath / call HH & invite over / make list of vitamins for doctor / read / digital declutter / other?
JFT 1/4 R
1) Fast for blood draw / brunch w/ hubby & log best guess / leftovers for supper / 64+ oz. water
2) Walk dog 3.86 mi happy dog & happy me
3) Annual physical & labs 8:45 a.m. / upload Medicare card (front & back) to My Chart / schedule mammo / Great Harvest bread / read / digital declutter / other? research heart healthy foods
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Always a good idea
- Visit parents 1-2 times each month, phone calls in between ~ they're in their late 80s and live 90 miles away
- Monthly contact with former colleagues/others, now that I'm retired
- 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 hardship2 -
JFT Friday - no treats after dinner! LOAD AND START CAR EARLY!
1. Stretch. Attempt Y class.
2. Duo.
3. Check with N - does he live in county? If so, invite.
4. How do I use the Roku stick with the ViewSonic?
5. Read play and take notes. Send in Ask!
6. Finalize Day 1 prep. Print Week 1 plans.
7. Write nouns script.
8. Evening: Ask Away. Link to Literacy video. 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!
9. Bedtime: Gratitude journal. Duo. Therapy exercises: crunches, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Update JFT.
10. Upcoming: Set up digital portfolio. Get elastic for shoes & take to shoe repair. Discuss Clois & Stuffy. Check in w parents regularly. Get stamps! Need to return the Dolly wig. Need to write blog posts. Contact S about members' displeasure at "being told who to vote for" and requests for info on ALL candidates. Figure out how to pull music from cassette to digital file. Compare costs for ESPs and get D and C to join an org. Hang white wire shelf in small bathroom. Shelves in bedroom. Sash for space dress. Gounod from tape to digital file. When are we going to McKay's next? Take fabric donation. (Friday?) Organize home repair needs list - soonish? Next Thursday CTC reading group. CTC audition Mon 1/22 7P; callbacks Thu 1/25 7P. Q for both union and civics: how to initiate conversations? (Growth per Ballotpedia)
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: 202.6
Long-term goals/progress
1. Professional / read current research. 2. Professional / present at conferences. 3. Professional / publish scholarly articles. 4. Professional / observe student needs and develop supports. 5. Professional / complete a doctorate. 6. Personal / retire comfortably. 7. Personal / renovate house. 8. Community / local progress. 9. Community / time with friends & family. 10. Family concerns. 11. Medical/fitness.
1. Research: Five paragraph essay. How student attitudes affect standardized test results; student surveys.
2. Presenting: Promote YT channel. Invite guests. Record mini-lessons.
3. Publishing: Read one journal article weekly; respond in a blog post. Clois for CWG. S&F for YT channel. Goodreads purchase list for McKay’s. Weekly blog series: Weekly Wishes (Monday) and Weekly Wins (Friday).
4. Observed student needs: Changing words between parts of speech (vocabulary/grammar). Synthesizing info from multiple sources, drawing conclusions (RI/W). EFFECTIVE transitions (W). Every day v everyday; any one v anyone (grammar). Sub/obj pronouns & structure (grammar). Poss v pl nouns (grammar). Short nonfic from Lat Amer/Africa/Asia (World Lit).
5. Doctorate: Research programs, requirements, resources, cost, timeline.
6. Retirement: Update name on JSSB acct. Check investments. Theater CV. Entertainment experience. Duolingo/Lang8.
7. House: Floor joists. Siding. Gutters. Floors.
8. Local progress: Library. Theater. PC2V. City/county govt. Community kitchen. She Should Run vision statement. Ed assoc. Ugly Christmas sweater. Prison abolition; reduce / re-allocate responsibilities dumped on cops. Push for diversity. Turn left!
9. Friends & extended family: Organize photos. Write postcards. Call weekly! Look for activities to do with friends. Purchase doll with long hair; practice French braid. Dance: tap, salsa, samba. Rhythm nation.
10. Immediate family: Clean room; work toward sleeping in room. Clean up behind desk. Make appointments for hearing, sleep study, vet. Keep track of plans for Rock City and Disney. Drive white car together; practice solo driving. Work on staying home solo when dark.
11. Medical: YMCA classes. Lift @ lunch. Maintain @ 155 w defined muscle tone. At 194, purple All-Stars. 189, 1pr black 1pr white leggings. 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.) Why can’t I sleep better? Therapy Mon Feb 5 11A. Dentist ? Massage Sat Jan 13 6P. Need to RS colonoscopy. PCP virtual appointment Mon Jan 15 1P.
13. Therapy thoughts: I need to talk to my parents about later-life plans (particularly assisted living and funeral preferences). I've never been through something like that and would like to know how to go about making arrangements, but I don't really know who to talk to about it. Identify what I want: to have my professional expertise acknowledged and given the respect it deserves, and to be taken as a legitimate authority. Is it possible to find a faith community that does not include worship? What is the purpose of worship?
14. Just for fun: Start sketching dragon on a pile of books, offering one to the armored knight, & banner that reads "Treasure should not be hoarded / It should be shared." Use AI for ideas.
WFTY: Sustainable. I'm starting to feel like I'll be able to keep the new (to me) course low-key. This is probably the last semester that this course will be offered, so I want to avoid spending a lot of time developing it when I'll likely have to do the work to develop something ELSE next term!2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence. 2022 WFTY: Focus. 2023 WFTY: Priorities2 -
more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 1/04/24 (today)✔️
1) No desserts today (last ). Can have sugarfree or no sugar added.✔️
2) None of DH's stash ok today (including candy, chocolate raisins, peppermint bark, peeps, ice cream, Trader Jo cookies).✔️
3) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last)✔️Didn't eat today.
4) Don't weigh again until 1/5✔️
5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/04). 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.). (last) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)✔️
7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts.✔️
8) No beef jerky today.✔️
9) No chicken Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 10/28)✔️
10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today. (last)✔️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 1/4) Had more than 30 g.
14) No tamales ok today.✔️
15) No more than 600 calories for lunch. (this is my big meal of day)✔️
16) Can eat lunch early due to a lunch meeting.✔️
Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.
JFT for 1/05/24 (tomorrow)✔️
1) No desserts today (last ). Can have sugarfree or no sugar added.
2) None of DH's stash ok today (including candy, chocolate raisins, peppermint bark, peeps, ice cream, Trader Jo cookies).
3) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last)
4) Don't weigh again until 1/5
5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/04). 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.). (last) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/4) Nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans.
8) No beef jerky today.
9) No chicken Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 10/28)
10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok 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 1/4)
14) 1 tamale ok today.
15) No more than 600 calories for lunch. (this is my big meal of day)================== 4DW started =============
**Not doing today
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
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pridesabtch wrote: »
JFT Thursday
- Up by 6:30
- Weigh in
- Pack lunch
- Work by 7:45
- Meetings until 11:30
- Home by 3:45
- Vet
- Late lunch / snack (<400cal)
- Log food
- Stay green
- Limit alcohol to 300 cal Somebody bought me a drink...
- Shower
- Dinner out with friends
- Home by 10:00
Dinner out last night was good, well the food and company were good. The service was pretty bad as was the entertainment. Actually made for a rather humdrum evening. Got home by 10:00 and pretty much went straight to bed. Still woke up exhausted. Skipped a morning meeting and came in a tad late.
Zero plans for this evening, maybe laundry. Going to Pittsburgh tomorrow to see my oldest.
JFT Friday
- Up by 7:00
- Work by 8:00
- Follow up on meeting I missed
- Work stuff, schedule performance reviews
- Log food
- Stay green
- Home by 5:00 (maybe take a half day / WFH)
- Nap
- Laundry
- Dinner in
- Bed by 10:00
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more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 1/05/24 (today)✔️
1) No desserts today (last ). Can have sugar free or no sugar added.
2) None of DH's stash ok today (including candy, chocolate raisins, peppermint bark, peeps, ice cream, Trader Jo cookies).
3) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last)
4) Don't weigh again until 1/5
5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/04). 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.). (last) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/4) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans.
8) No beef jerky today.
9) No chicken Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 10/28)
10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok 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 1/4)
14) 1 tamale ok today.
15) No more than 600 calories for lunch. (this is my big meal of day)
Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.================== 4DW started =============
**Not doing today
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
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Just for Today 1/4/2024
- No Alcohol ✔️
- Track everything I eat and Drink ✔️
- Health Journal Update ✔️
- Shop for Healthy Snacks ✔️
- Research getting more protein 🚫
- Water > at least 40 ounces 🚫
Just for Today- No Alcohol
- Track everything I eat and Drink
- Health Journal Update
- Research getting more protein
- Water > at least 40 ounces
- Plan Core Exercises
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JFT - Jan 3 2024
Log all Food - 👿
1L of water - 🙂
Move - 🙂
JFT - Jan 4 2024
Log all Food - 👿
1L of water - 🙂
Move - 🙂
JFT - Jan 5 2024
Log all Food
1L of water
Move
@PackerFanInGB - I am studying to become an education assistant. I have been on sick leave since May. The abuse at my job was just too much. When I thought of applying for other office jobs I just got sick thinking about it. So here I am. It’s a two year course that I am taking in 1.
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Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 5 pm. None of the same foods at dinner as at lunch. Can still have my dose of metamusal.2
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PackerFanInGB wrote: »Just for Today (1/4/2024)
1. 24H Plan NoBS. 😊
2. 64 oz water. 😬. DO BETTER!
3. Journal my food and close food diary at the end of the day. 😬 Forgot. Ooops.
4. Prayer / devotional / journal. 😊
5. Close exercise & stand rings on watch 😬 It’s ok! Just try again tomorrow. Chemo is making me really fatigued. Listening to my body is important, as long as I’m not just making excuses..
6. Drop paperwork off at P&L's office and B&S's house. 😊
8. Home Care / Self Care. 😊. Worked through some negative scary thoughts and allowed myself to feel all the feels.
9. Begin Sewing Room Declutter Challenge w/JGID Quilts. 😬
10. Evening Routine. 😊🙏
Late in the day, but I want to keep myself accountable. Hope everyone is having a nice Friday.
I’m struggling with scary thoughts about my upcoming chemo treatment next week, as well as scary thoughts about what the future holds. So yesterday I had an emotional day and ate off plan mindlessly. Finally, I just let myself cry. I should’ve just done that earlier in the day. I need to allow myself to feel the feelings and work through them in a better way. Thoughts vs Facts. I think things peaked because of some status updates I saw regarding a few women I know in one of my breast cancer support groups who either lost their battle this week or got news their treatment wasn’t working. I was so sad to hear the news, and let’s face it…it scared the hell out of me. So, anyway, today I started my day by looking at facts vs feelings and then kept myself busy doing some house chores and watching Netflix to keep my mind off things. I need to get better at challenging thoughts that aren’t helpful or even necessarily true.
@Snowflake1968 That’s a lot to fit a 2-year program into one year, but good for you for doing it! I’m so excited for you! You’ll be so good at this! I know your last job was so stressful. Im glad you don’t have to return to it. ♥️
Have a great weekend everyone!PackerFanInGB wrote: »Just for Today (1/5/2024)
1. 24H Plan NoBS. 😊
2. 64 oz water
3. Journal my food and close food diary at the end of the day
4. Prayer / devotional / journal.
5. Close exercise & stand rings on watch. 😊 exercise ring closed.
6. Bake cake and fill out 2024 wall calendar. 😊 Done
7. Home Care / Self Care 😊 laundry / swept hall, dining &kitchen / decluttered papers on desk. Netflix. Lotions.
8. Day 1 of Sewing Room Declutter Challenge w/JGID Quilts. 😬 Ummmm….your sewing room isn’t going to declutter itself! Move this to tomorrow. Need to get a start on this before I’m too sick to do it again next week.
9. Evening Routine
Power Thought: We do what we need to do, so we can do what we WANT to do!2 -
]more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 1/05/24 (today)✔️
1) No desserts today (last ). Can have sugar free or no sugar added.✔️
2) None of DH's stash ok today (including candy, chocolate raisins, peppermint bark, peeps, ice cream, Trader Jo cookies).✔️
3) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last)✔️
4) Don't weigh again until 1/5✔️
5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/04). 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.). (last) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)✔️
7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/4) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans.✔️
8) No beef jerky today.✔️
9) No chicken Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 10/28)✔️
10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today. ✔️Didn't have 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 1/4)✔️
14) 1 tamale ok today.✔️Didn't have today.
15) No more than 600 calories for lunch. (this is my big meal of day)✔️
Did have hot cocoa again at dinner.
Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.
JFT for 1/06/24 (tomorrow)✔️
1) No desserts today (last ). Can have sugar free or no sugar added.
2) None of DH's stash ok today (including candy, chocolate raisins, peppermint bark, peeps, ice cream, Trader Jo cookies).
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 1/5)
4) Don't weigh again until 1/8
5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/04). 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.). (last) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/4) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans.
8) No beef jerky today.
9) No chicken Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 10/28)
10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok 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 1/4)
14) 1 tamale ok today.
15) Can have one glass of wine.
16) Can have brunch with group.================== 4DW started =============
**Not doing today
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
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Another late post...
Recap 1/4 R
1) Fast for blood draw / brunch w/ hubby & log best guess / leftovers for supper / 64+ oz. water
2) Walk dog 3.86 mi happy dog & happy me
3) Annual physical & labs 8:45 a.m. / upload Medicare card (front & back) to My Chart / schedule mammo / Great Harvest bread / read / digital declutter / other? reviewed lab results online, research heart healthy foods
JFT 1/5 F
1) Log all food / 64+ oz. water
2) Walk dog 3.92 mi happy dog & happy me
3) Massage appt 10:15 / schedule next massage / buy mushrooms on way home / check doctor's notes from physical / return nurse's call / call Mom
/ get old crockpot out and prep / wash mushrooms / catch up yesterday's devotions & readings (hubby and I are reading the entire Bible in 2024) / read / digital declutter
I probably won't be logging food tomorrow since hubby and I are going to his brother's for lunch and a visit. Our niece is home for the holidays from law school in Boston. Maybe I'll log once we get home. Planning on a rest day, or maybe PT exercises.
Had to share
Boris the cat is checking out his new baby brother 😍
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Always a good idea
- Visit parents 1-2 times each month, phone calls in between ~ they're in their late 80s and live 90 miles away
- Monthly contact with former colleagues/others, now that I'm retired
- 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 hardship2 -
@mytime6630 - Thank you Joan for starting a new thread. It's good to see so many seasoned JFTers posting. Welcome to the newbies!
I'm Gwen. I'm 64 and have been an on-and-off participant on MFP since 2015. I found this group a few years ago and really enjoy the caring and support. The daily goal setting and accountability mostly works for me, but when life gets hectic and other priorities crowd in, I find it hard to keep up with daily posting and that sometimes turns into disappearing for a few weeks or a few months. I want to try to be more present in the group this year, even if some weeks I just say hi and post basic goals.
This month, my primary focus will be on helping my daughter pack and move. I also have a list of things to help my mom with, and I need to set up my Spring courses. Classes don't start until the 17th, so I'm giving myself another week to think about goals and priorities for the year ahead.
JFT Saturday, 1/6
Breathe!
Plan some healthy meals for the week ahead
Grocery shop
Start taking down Christmas decorations
Relax with a book or crochet this evening
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more_freggies76 wrote: »
JFT for 1/06/24 (today)✔️
1) No desserts today (last ). Can have sugar free or no sugar added.
2) None of DH's stash ok today (including candy, chocolate raisins, peppermint bark, peeps, ice cream, Trader Jo cookies).
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 1/5)
4) Don't weigh again until 1/8
5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/04). 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.). (last) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/4) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans.
8) No beef jerky today.
9) No chicken Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 10/28)
10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok 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 1/4)
14) 1 tamale ok today.
15) Can have one glass of wine.
16) Can have brunch with group. Can eat early dinner with FIL================== 4DW started =============
**Not doing today
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
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JFT - Jan 5 2024
Log all Food - 👿
1L of water - 🙂
Move - 🙂
JFT - Jan 6 2024
Log all Food
1L of water
Move
@PackerFanInGB - I think you are handling this well. I feel that I would be in a corner sobbing all day every day. The biggest hugs to you.
@beachwalker99 - I’m trying to recommit this year to this group too. I know it helps me tremendously.
I’m currently suffering with plantar fasciitis and it’s causing so much pain. I need to see a doctor about it I think.
My sweet Michaela came for a sleepover last night, I had forgotten and promised a fried. I would help her today so I’m dropping Michaela at home early. I have to be back home by 2 as I have someone coming to give a quote for mudding and taping our drywall.
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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
SW Year 2020: 182.6 -- gained 15 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 2022.
SW Year 2023: 207.8 - got my weight down to 195; gained again between halloween and New Years.
SW year 2024: 202.0
Goals for 2024:
Staring weight: Dec 31, 2023: 202.0
Goal weight at the end of 2024: 175-180, and learn to maintain
Weight Goals:
1st goal weight: 198 - reach this by March
2nd goal weight: 184 - reach this by July
Ultimate goal weight: 170-175 - reach this by October
Monthly Goals:
Feb: 200
March: 198
April: 194 (Hubby and my 48 wedding anniversary)
May: 190
June: 186
July: 184 (my birthday - will turn 74! Yikes!)
August: 178
Sept: 174
October: 170--- Ultimate goal weight
November: learn to maintain 170
December: learn to maintain 170
Weekly Weigh-ins (Will weigh every friday). Goal .. 1 pound per week. Ill have my first official weigh in next Friday, the 14th
I started this thread ... and finally, I can get to posting!! We had a wonderful time with our grandson. He flew in Jan 2, and just left today. We did a LOT of things .. looking at classic cars, a hockey game, a basketball game, driving go karts, going to antique stores (He's a sport collector), and just hanging out. Lots of eating out .. but unfortunately fast food, as thats what a 17 yr old loves.
I could keep up with him fine.. but hubby had a hard time. Our grandson walks very fast, but for my husband, it was too much, especially when we had to park and walk to the basketball game. It was cold outside, which did not help. But my husband said he felt chest pains, so we all slowed down. He is fine, but it is scarry. Its times like this I am so thankful that I exercise a lot and walk a lot. My husband lifts weights, but does not do cardio, which I think both are important. So 2024.. my goal is to take off these extra 20 pounds, and his goal is to walk and build up his lung strength.
I've tried going back to read all that I've missed, but so many posts.
But.. I want to give a big welcome to all the newbies on this thread! Welcome @itladyee, @stegeem, @shelleym39, and others! We are so happy to have you join us!
So .. I guess I best get to setting my goals for a healthier 2024.Today I've already eaten so poorly.. I still have so many sugar cookies left, pizza in the frig, candy left.. should I toss those things? You know how I hate to do that, but I just might so tomorrow I can start afresh.
Goals for today
1. drink more water
2. I've already not eaten so great, but that doesn't mean the rest of the day has to be bad ... eat a healthy meal tonite (taco salad).
3. rest. Ha.. a 17yr old, and being on the go for 5 days.. need to rest!
@snowflake68 -- so happy to see you back posting! We all missed you. Congrats on your schooling... 2 year course is a lot to cram into 1 year, but so proud of you. So sorry to hear about your plantar fascis though .. my husband had that, it is so painful and takes awhile to heal.
@PackerFanInGB - I read your last post about being scared for your future, just having all the scarry thoughts that I can so understand. But .. you know.. God is in charge. I have known so many that had stage IV cancer, and have gone through treatments, and are still here 20 years after. I knew someone that the doctors told her they did not think they could treat it ... but the doctors were wrong. She is still here, and still in remission. You are such a strong person.. you have a great attitude.. and you have so much to live for. And ... we are all here praying for you, and sending positive vibes your way. So hang in there dear friend. . know we all love you, and are sending you virtual hugs and prayers, and are always here if you want to vent.1 -
Hour commitment - I won’t eat again until tomorrow. Can atill have my dose of metamusal.1
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more_freggies76 wrote: »
JFT for 1/06/24 (today)✔️
1) No desserts today (last ). Can have sugar free or no sugar added.✔️
2) None of DH's stash ok today (including candy, chocolate raisins, peppermint bark, peeps, ice cream, Trader Jo cookies).✔️
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 1/5)✔️
4) Don't weigh again until 1/8✔️
5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/04). 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.✔️Didn't eat today
6) No honey today(1-3 Tbsp.). (last) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)✔️
7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/4) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans.✔️Didn't eat today
8) No beef jerky today.✔️
9) No chicken Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 10/28)✔️
10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.✔️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 1/4)✔️
14) 1 tamale ok today.✔️Didn't eat today
15) Can have one glass of wine.✔️Didn't have today
16) Can have brunch with group. Can eat early dinner with FIL✔️
JFT for 1/07/24 (tomorrow)✔️
1) Desserts ok today (last ). Can have sugar free or no sugar added.
2) None of DH's stash ok today (including candy, chocolate raisins, peppermint bark, peeps, ice cream, Trader Jo cookies).
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 1/5)
4) Don't weigh again until 1/8
5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/04). 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.). (last) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/4) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans.
8) No beef jerky today.
9) No chicken Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 10/28)
10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok 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 1/4)
14) 1 tamale ok today.
15) Can have one glass of wine.================== 4DW started =============
**Not doing today
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
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JFT Sunday - no treats after dinner!
1. Stretch. Duo.
2. Put laundry away.
3. YMCA class 1245.
4. Wash hair!
5. Podcast.
6. Write scripts.
7. Review lesson plans for week. Also ask C about brunch vs dinner next Monday.
8. Evening: Movie! Dinner: Soup. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
9. Bedtime: Gratitude journal. Duo. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Update JFT.
10. Goals for this week: Finish ESOL assignment. Get through school. Get through ESOL class. Tweetchat. Podcast. Post to FB for both groups. Write a blog post. Read the play. Create name tents and folios; write back to students.
11. Upcoming: Set up digital portfolio. Get elastic for shoes & take to shoe repair. Discuss Clois & Stuffy. Check in w parents regularly. Get stamps! Need to return the Dolly wig. Need to write blog posts. Contact S about members' displeasure at "being told who to vote for" and requests for info on ALL candidates. Figure out how to pull music from cassette to digital file. Compare costs for ESPs and get D and C to join an org. Hang white wire shelf in small bathroom. Shelves in bedroom. Sash for space dress. Gounod from tape to digital file. When are we going to McKay's next? Take fabric donation. Organize home repair needs list.
Scale goals
End of 2017: 174.6
End of 2018: 189.2
End of 2019: 196.4
End of 2020: 187.4
End of 2021: 194.4
End of 2022: 201.2
Today: 203.0
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. Family concerns. 11. Medical/fitness.
1. Research: Five paragraph essay. How student attitudes affect standardized test results; student surveys.
2. Presenting: Promote YT channel. Invite guests. Record mini-lessons.
3. Publishing: Read one journal article weekly; respond in a blog post. Clois for CWG. S&F for YT channel. Goodreads purchase list for McKay’s. Weekly blog series: Weekly Wishes (Monday) and Weekly Wins (Friday).
4. Observed student needs: Changing words between parts of speech (vocabulary/grammar). Synthesizing info from multiple sources, drawing conclusions (RI/W). EFFECTIVE transitions (W). Every day v everyday; any one v anyone (grammar). Sub/obj pronouns & structure (grammar). Poss v pl nouns (grammar). Short nonfic from Lat Amer/Africa/Asia (World Lit).
5. Doctorate: Research programs, requirements, resources, cost, timeline.
6. Retirement: Update name on JSSB acct. Check investments. Theater CV. Entertainment experience. Duolingo/Lang8.
7. House: Floor joists. Siding. Gutters. Floors.
8. Local progress: Library. Theater. PC2V. City/county govt. Community kitchen. She Should Run vision statement. Union. Dems. Ugly Christmas sweater. Prison abolition; reduce / re-allocate responsibilities dumped on cops. Push for diversity. Turn left!
9. Friends & extended family: Organize photos. Write postcards. Call weekly! Look for activities to do with friends. Purchase doll with long hair; practice French braid. Dance: tap, salsa, samba. Rhythm nation.
10. Immediate family: Clean room; work toward sleeping in room. Clean up behind desk. Drive white car together; practice solo driving. Work on staying home solo when dark.
11. Medical: YMCA classes. Lift @ lunch. Maintain @ 155 w defined muscle tone. At 194, purple All-Stars. 189, 1pr black 1pr white leggings. 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.) Why can’t I sleep better? Therapy Mon Feb 5 11A. Dentist May14 11A. Massage Jan 13 630P. Need to RS colonoscopy. PCP virtual appointment Jan 15 1p.
12. Therapy thoughts: I need to talk to my parents about later-life plans (particularly assisted living and funeral preferences). I've never been through something like that and would like to know how to go about making arrangements, but I don't really know who to talk to about it. Identify what I want: to have my professional expertise acknowledged and given the respect it deserves, and to be taken as a legitimate authority. Is it possible to find a faith community that does not include worship? What is the purpose of worship?
13. 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." Use AI for ideas.
WFTY: Sustainable. So far things have been slightly more crowded at the Y, but not untenable. Also they're now including CrossFit with membership! So I'm going to give that a go and see how it works with my schedule.2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence. 2022 WFTY: Focus. 2023 WFTY: Priorities3 -
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 2022.
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:
Feb: 205
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.
Sunday, Jan 7: 209.0
Word for 2024: Discipline and Determination. Make this year the year that you use the discipline and determination to keep going.. to do what it takes, which is work, to be determined to reach your goal to be in a healthy weight range.
Today is day 1 for me. I weighed myself.. oh my.. how could I gain 7 pounds in less than 2 weeks time. But... I did, and I do know why. Mindless eating whatever I felt like, FF when our grandson was here, milk shakes, leftover cookies, etc etc. Ha .. was it really fun. Well, yes, but now I pay the price. I don't feel as good, so time to get back on track.
So today I am starting as my day 1. I weighed myself, and plan to do this now every sunday to be accountable. Kinda like going to a WW meeting.. I will not skip these weigh ins.
Plans for today, Jan 7
1. log ALL food.
2. concentrate on water and ice tea. Yes ... I am giving up soda (diet pepsi)!! I am two weeks into substituting soda with ice tea. I will have soda when I eat out, and I think I have 3 cans left, but when those are gone, no more soda in the house. (Or pop as some call it). Ha.. plus it will save me money.. diet pepsi and diet coke have gotten so expensive!
3. take down xmas tree and all xmas stuff and put away
4. clean house
5. laundry
6. tonites dinner: Beef burittos (using leftover taco meat from last nite).
7. sit down and plan at least 4 dinners for the week. Try to make this a new habit.
8. if time.. take down outside decorations and lites. We have 2 more days in the 40s.. then snow, and temps in the 20s!
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more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 1/07/24 (today)✔️
1) Desserts ok today (last ). Can have sugar free or no sugar added.
2) None of DH's stash ok today (including candy, chocolate raisins, peppermint bark, peeps, ice cream, Trader Jo cookies).
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 1/5)
4) Don't weigh again until 1/8
5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/04). 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.). (last) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/4) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans.
8) No beef jerky today.
9) No chicken Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 10/28)
10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok 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 1/4)
14) 1 tamale ok today.
15) Can have one glass of wine.================== 4DW started =============
**Not doing today
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
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Hour commitment - I won't eat again until dinner with DH and friend. Can have what I want at the restaurant. Can have my dose of metamusal.2
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more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 1/07/24 (today)✔️
1) Desserts ok today (last ). Can have sugar free or no sugar added.✔️
2) None of DH's stash ok today (including candy, chocolate raisins, peppermint bark, peeps, ice cream, Trader Jo cookies).✔️
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 1/5)✔️
4) Don't weigh again until 1/8✔️
5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/04). 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.). (last) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)✔️
7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/4) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans.✔️
8) No beef jerky today.✔️
9) No chicken Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 10/28)✔️
10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today. ✔️Didn't have 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 1/4)✔️
14) 1 tamale ok today.✔️Didn't have today
15) Can have one glass of wine.✔️Didn't have today
Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.
JFT for 1/08/24 (tomorrow)✔️
1) No desserts ok today (last 1/07). Can have sugar free or no sugar added.
2) None of DH's stash ok today (including candy, chocolate raisins, peppermint bark, peeps, ice cream, Trader Jo cookies).
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 1/5)
4) Don't weigh again until 1/11
5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/07). 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.). (last) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/4) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans.
8) No beef jerky today.
9) No chicken Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 10/28)
10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok 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 1/4)
14) 1 tamale ok today.
15) No more than 600 calories for lunch.================== 4DW started =============
**Not doing today
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
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JFT Monday - no treats after dinner!
1. Stretch. Attempt stupid-early Y class. Duo.
2. AM duty! Assign seats for classes. Start in homeroom.
3. ELA.
4. Planning.
5. Elective.
6. Email union pres - when is next meeting? Review interview data; look for patterns.
7. Review lesson plans for week. Nap?
8. Evening: Tweetchat? Dinner: Soup. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
9. Bedtime: Gratitude journal. Duo. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Update JFT.
10. Goals for this week: Finish ESOL assignment. Get through school. Get through ESOL class. Tweetchat. Podcast. Post to FB for both groups. Write a blog post. Read the play. Create name tents and folios; write back to students. Read Patina and return.
11. Upcoming: Set up digital portfolio. Get elastic for shoes & take to shoe repair. Discuss Clois & Stuffy. Check in w parents regularly. Get stamps! Need to return the Dolly wig. Need to write blog posts. Contact S about members' displeasure at "being told who to vote for" and requests for info on ALL candidates. Figure out how to pull music from cassette to digital file. Compare costs for ESPs and get D and C to join an org. Hang white wire shelf in small bathroom. Shelves in bedroom. Sash for space dress. Gounod from tape to digital file. When are we going to McKay's next? Take fabric donation. Organize home repair needs list. Put laundry away. Podcast Tues/Thurs; ESOL Wed. Text mom RE dinner. Check in w Patrick by Friday.
Scale goals
End of 2017: 174.6
End of 2018: 189.2
End of 2019: 196.4
End of 2020: 187.4
End of 2021: 194.4
End of 2022: 201.2
Today: 203.0
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. Family concerns. 11. Medical/fitness.
1. Research: Five paragraph essay. How student attitudes affect standardized test results; student surveys.
2. Presenting: Promote YT channel. Invite guests. Record mini-lessons.
3. Publishing: Read one journal article weekly; respond in a blog post. Clois for CWG. S&F for YT channel. Goodreads purchase list for McKay’s. Weekly blog series: Weekly Wishes (Monday) and Weekly Wins (Friday).
4. Observed student needs: Changing words between parts of speech (vocabulary/grammar). Synthesizing info from multiple sources, drawing conclusions (RI/W). EFFECTIVE transitions (W). Every day v everyday; any one v anyone (grammar). Sub/obj pronouns & structure (grammar). Poss v pl nouns (grammar). Short nonfic from Lat Amer/Africa/Asia (World Lit).
5. Doctorate: Research programs, requirements, resources, cost, timeline.
6. Retirement: Update name on JSSB acct. Check investments. Theater CV. Entertainment experience. Duolingo/Lang8.
7. House: Floor joists. Siding. Gutters. Floors.
8. Local progress: Library. Theater. PC2V. City/county govt. Community kitchen. She Should Run vision statement. Union. Dems. Ugly Christmas sweater. Prison abolition; reduce / re-allocate responsibilities dumped on cops. Push for diversity. Turn left!
9. Friends & extended family: Organize photos. Write postcards. Call weekly! Look for activities to do with friends. Purchase doll with long hair; practice French braid. Dance: tap, salsa, samba. Rhythm nation.
10. Immediate family: Clean room; work toward sleeping in room. Clean up behind desk. Drive white car together; practice solo driving. Work on staying home solo when dark.
11. Medical: YMCA classes. Lift @ lunch. Maintain @ 155 w defined muscle tone. At 194, purple All-Stars. 189, 1pr black 1pr white leggings. 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.) Why can’t I sleep better? Therapy Mon Feb 5 11A. Dentist May14 11A. Massage Jan 13 630P. Need to RS colonoscopy. PCP virtual appointment Jan 15 1p.
12. Therapy thoughts: I need to talk to my parents about later-life plans (particularly assisted living and funeral preferences). I've never been through something like that and would like to know how to go about making arrangements, but I don't really know who to talk to about it. Identify what I want: to have my professional expertise acknowledged and given the respect it deserves, and to be taken as a legitimate authority. Is it possible to find a faith community that does not include worship? What is the purpose of worship?
13. 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." Use AI for ideas.
WFTY: Sustainable. Tomorrow's day one of the new semester.2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence. 2022 WFTY: Focus. 2023 WFTY: Priorities2 -
Had a good weekend despite the weather. Drove up to Pittsburgh and spent time with Sierra and the grand puppy. Went to the dog park and watched Gia roll in the snow. She really likes snow and balls. Tim finally got to meet Sierra's BF, Chase. We all went to breakfast. There were moments of awkward silence, but all in all a good visit and who can go wrong at IHOP. Got home Sunday, took a nap and worked on laundry. Now I have to clean out my closet to make all of the clothes fit. I don't want to get rid of the smaller sizes, but I'm not sure what to to. I mean the plan is to lose weight, right?
Annual performance review is today. No real concerns there. I feel I'm doing a good job, hoping the big boss agrees. Other than that it's just work and then football.
JFT Monday
- Work by 8:00
- Safety Pause with operations
- Figure out insurance
- Performance review
- Ride damn Peloton
- Log food
- Stay green
- no alcohol
- Bed right after football game ends2
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