JUST FOR TODAY... One day at a time .. Daily Commitment for 2024
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Not updated you guys in a while.
I haven't been logging but I know for sure that I've not been eating as much rubbish. Me and Ash went to the shops and bought lots of vegetables and salad, brown rice, and some chicken fillets and salmon. We've not eaten any biscuits, crisps etc. were really trying to cut down on the sugar as we reckon that will make the biggest difference!
We have been exercising since that first day. I've been doing one day off and one day on.
And today we took the girls after school to feed the ducks at the duck pond in the country park. But instead of walking back through the park to the main road we walked through the country park to get home instead. We picked the kids up at half 3 and didn't get home until quarter to 5.
The kids were knackered. But we promised them fizzy drink and strawberries when we got home and they did it! (Well they had no choice, there was no other way of getting back😂)
But yeah all is going well. Not weighed myself yet since SW. But will do soon!
Favourite pic from the pond!
And my lunch from today!3 -
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.
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Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.0
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littleblackskirt wrote: »
JFT Tuesday 26th March
THINK before I eat ✅
Log everything ✅
Stay in the green ✅
No snacking ✅
PF exercises ✅
Back exercises ❌
Walk with friend ✅ 55 minutes, quite slow, damp and cold. Good to get out.
5lb challenge
19/3 182
26/3 182
That is frustrating, my weight had dropped by a pound but it's back up again. I'd forgotten just how strict I need to be to lose pounds. The good point is that I've really reined in the mindless snacking, so my weight shouldn't go up.
JFT Wednesday 27th
THINK before I eat
No snacking
PF exercises
Back exercises
I'm not logging today as I'm meeting friends for lunch. I know I won't be able to work out the calories. Just planning to enjoy it
@Bex953172 You are doing well, I'm impressed that you're keeping up with the exercise. I really dislike even doing my foot and back exercises. Does Ash need to lose weight as well, or is he doing it for the health aspect? Just being nosy
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5# Challenge
SW: 189.0
3/20: 187.0
3/21: 185.6
3/27: 187.6pridesabtch wrote: »
JFT Tuesday
- 7:00 meeting (Canceled)
- 7:30 meeting
- Weigh in
- Work by 8:00
- Talk to insurance
- Talk to lawyer
- Check in with MFP
- Log food
- Stay green
- Spin class
- Dinner
- Clean floors / bathroom
- Shower
- Bed by 10:30
Good day yesterday. I did send out a few letters to lawyers concerning Tim's second surgery, but haven't heard back yet. Taught spin, but was a bit to knackered to actually perform the whole thing. Went to grocery and made dinner at home. Plan was to grill hamburgers, but we ran out of propane so they ended up being fried. They still tasted good though.
Weighed in this morning, and I'm only up 2# after my long weekend in Pittsburgh. Not bad all things considered and still below my starting weight. Tim is really anxious about his surgery tomorrow and when he is anxious he is cranky. I'm doing my best to roll with it. Truth is I'm nervous as well. Care taking is not my best thing, but I want to be what he needs over the next few weeks. I have taken vacation through Monday. He will be in the hospital until Saturday, so hopefully the major pain will subside prior to him coming home.
Tonight will be trivia, but I'm not sure Tim wants to go. If we go I will limit to 2 Ultra Lite Beers and a salad. We'll see how it goes.
JFT Wednesday
- Weigh in
- Work by 8:00
- Meetings
- Pizza for lunch
- Log Food
- Stay Green
- Follow up with lawyers
- Trivia
- Home by 10:00
- Shower
- Set out clothes for tomorrow as surgery is early
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littleblackskirt wrote: »littleblackskirt wrote: »
JFT Tuesday 26th March
THINK before I eat ✅
Log everything ✅
Stay in the green ✅
No snacking ✅
PF exercises ✅
Back exercises ❌
Walk with friend ✅ 55 minutes, quite slow, damp and cold. Good to get out.
5lb challenge
19/3 182
26/3 182
That is frustrating, my weight had dropped by a pound but it's back up again. I'd forgotten just how strict I need to be to lose pounds. The good point is that I've really reined in the mindless snacking, so my weight shouldn't go up.
JFT Wednesday 27th
THINK before I eat
No snacking
PF exercises
Back exercises
I'm not logging today as I'm meeting friends for lunch. I know I won't be able to work out the calories. Just planning to enjoy it
@Bex953172 You are doing well, I'm impressed that you're keeping up with the exercise. I really dislike even doing my foot and back exercises. Does Ash need to lose weight as well, or is he doing it for the health aspect? Just being nosy
Yeah he is a little but mostly he wants to build muscle. Thing is he drops weight dead quick lol so he's not too concerned!
We used to be very healthy years ago, him especially. We used to be at the gym all the time and cook healthy meals. But when we became skint we couldn't afford the healthier foods. And then bad habits grow and now we're both trying to correct all that.3 -
Finally had my tooth filled today.
What was apparently should take 15 minutes took nearly an hour!
And one injection turned into 4!
One filling turned into two!
But he also cleaned all the calculus off my teeth too.
My appointment was at 11am and my lips are still numb nearly 3 hours later! But my teeth are starting to hurt
Just tried to eat a cookie. And couldn't. Shouldn't be having one anyway but I'm bloody hungry lol2 -
5 lb challenge:
SW 3/19: 194.4
GW 4/30: 189.4
CW 3/26: 192.6
Recap Tuesday 3/26
Log -
Hydrate - A little under
Healthy choices -
Relax - No
Sleep - 5h 19 min
JFT Wednesday 3/27
Log
Hydrate
Healthy choices
Chores
Relax
Sleep1 -
Recap 3/26 T ~ scattered showers today, but sun peaking through at times
1) Homemade pizza with Greek olive ciabatta for supper / soup for lunch / no evening snack / 64+ oz. water
starving after all the heavy duty housework, ate too much pizza but so good
2) If time/weather permits, walk dog
no time, sad dog & sad me
3) Choir rehearsal 7:30
4) Bread shop for today's special / vacuum downstairs rooms (3) ~ moved furniture and deep clean / get out Easter bowls/dishes (won't fill baskets/bowls with candy/nuts yet so I'm not tempted) / water plants in living room / text sister & SIL re preferred soda & add to shopping list / dust upstairs / read / other? some digital declutter
JFT 3/27 W
1) Make new soup recipe for supper / no evening snack / log all food / 64+ oz. water
2) PT exercises or walk dog?
3) Meet MJSW 10:30 for jacket & state tax info / Sam's Club / grocery shopping / call Mom / laundry / get out Easter bowls/dishes (won't fill baskets/bowls with candy/nuts yet so I'm not tempted) / water plants in living room / read / Amazing Race 8:30 / other?
5# Challenge (ends May 1):SW 184 on 3/18/24
3/23/24 = 182.5 most likely sodium/water drop plus keeping portions proper
Challenge Goal 179
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 but no new recipes yet.
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]- 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:
Jan / Feb / Mar
- Registered 12.29.23 for Bellin 10K race on 6.8.24 & eligible to have race fee waived ~ rats, no waiver of fee
- 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 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 - 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 eclipse
- 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 hardship0 -
So my life is in upheaval right now. I have to have a second procedure on my retina tomorrow. I am in the process of canceling my April trip. This second procedure will be no piece of cake! (at least no calories in it) I'm trying to prepare mentally and physically for minimum 1 week down to a month.
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 -
Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.
JFT for 3/28/24 (tomorrow)✔️
1) No dessert today (last 3/27) 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).
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 3/23)
4) I won't weigh again until next week.
5) No hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/27). 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. No pistachios today.
8) Chicken vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 2/17)
9) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today. (last 3/18)
10) Only 1 ice drink today.
11) No bakers chocolate ok today.(last 3/27)
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 3/27)
14) No more than 600 calories for lunch.
15) No real butter today, unless in cooking.. Can have at restaurants================== 4DW started =============
**Not doing most of this until my eye is better
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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💗 Terri 💗
Working on getting back to the middle of my weight range. I’m using weekly mini goal as weight fluctuations from day to day.
3 lbs challenge: (weigh less on 24th March than I did on 17th)
17/3: 137.8
18/3: 138.1
19/3: 138.0 (going in the right direction)
20/3: 137.9
22/3: 137.6
24/3: 137,6 (0.2 down 👌🏻)
25/3: 137.5 (Weigh less on 31st March than I did on the 24th)
25/3: 136.8 Very happy with that, going into the holiday weekend. I expect some of it may be water weight as the swelling in my knees has gone down considerably.
💡Yay! That’s more like it!. Tortoise rather than hare 😝
💡Being more mindful on portions, and snacks, Eating just a small portion of my exercise calories.
💡Nice couple of bruises developed on knees, but nothing too bad.
NB: Sticking to my Solid Habits, and being mindful of over snacking.
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littleblackskirt wrote: »
JFT Wednesday 27th
THINK before I eat ✅
No snacking ✅
PF exercises ✅
Back exercises ❌
I'm not logging today as I'm meeting friends for lunch. I know I won't be able to work out the calories. Just planning to enjoy it ✅ had one course, the small portion. also one coffee and one alcoholic drink. I expect calories were still quite high though.
JFT Thursday 28th
THINK before I eat
Log everything
Stay in the green
No snacking
PF exercises
Back exercises
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Tooth feels much better today. But still a little sensitive to hot/cold and pressure. But the pains gone.
Beasted out another workout this morning followed by eggs and avocado for breakfast.
Ash has been working out nearly every day! I'm still on one day and off another. But will work up to most days!
It really knackers me out lol4 -
Sitting in the waiting room while Tim gets checked in. Guessing he will go into surgery around 10:00am2
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5# Challenge
SW: 189.0
3/20: 187.0
3/21: 185.6
3/27: 187.6pridesabtch wrote: »JFT Wednesday
- Weigh in
- Work by 8:00
- Meetings
- Pizza for lunch
- Log Food
- Stay Green
- Follow up with lawyers
- Trivia
- Home by 10:00
- Shower
- Set out clothes for tomorrow as surgery is early
Up early to get to the hospital. Got here at 8:30 got his nerve block around 9:45 and went back for surgery at 10:20. Things are moving pretty quickly. Doc says the screw didn't break, but the bone gave way around the screw. Now they need to figure out why. Worst case is inflection. That will require a cement spacer, 4-6 weeks of IV antibiotics and another surgery in 3 months. Best case is it was just a weak spot in the bone and they can just take out the old parts and put new ones in. I totally freaked out last night with worry, but am doing better today.
Didn't weigh in this morning. Today will just be care taking.
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Tim is out of surgery and is ok, but the bone was infected so we have a long haul ahead of us.4
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I haven't had time to do much more than log and post goals (often late), but I've mostly been staying on track. A houseful of company and all the Easter treats may upend that, but I'm going to try to pay attention to portions and make mostly good choices.
@pridesabtch - Sorry to hear about Tim's ongoing ordeal. Please remember to take care of yourself as well.
@Bex953172 - Glad you got all your dental work done in one appointment and that you mouth is feeling better. Sometimes it's better just to get it all over with at once.
@TerriRichardson112 - You continue to be an inspiration. One of these days I'll get to maintenance and will keep you positive spirit in mind.
@more_freggies76 - Sorry to hear that you're still dealing with eye problems. I hope your next retina procedure goes well and that recovery is smooth.
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Recap Wednesday 3/27
Log -
Hydrate -
Healthy choices -
Chores - Some
Relax - No
Sleep - Fair 5 h 20 min
JFT Thursday 3/28
Log
Hydrate
Healthy choices
Errands
Get house ready for company
Dye eggs with older grandkids
Relax
Sleep2 -
Hour commitment - Early lunch due to upcoming procedure. Now I won't eat again until after 5pm. (Not sure what my near future brings though.) Can still have my dose of metamusal.1
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Recap 3/27 W
1) Make new soup recipe for supper ~ I was skeptical and made one alteration but it was very good, a keeper / no evening snack / log all food / 64+ oz. water
2) PT exercises or walk dog? blustery wind, cold & no time = oh well still had >10,000 steps
3) Meet MJSW 10:30 for jacket & state tax info / Sam's Club / grocery shopping / call Mom
/ laundry / get out Easter bowls/dishes (won't fill baskets/bowls with candy/nuts yet so I'm not tempted) / water plants in living room / read / Amazing Race 8:30 / other? can't remember but enough TA-DA!
JFT 3/28 Maundy Thursday
1) Leftovers / no evening snack / log all food / 64 oz. water
2) Church service 7:00
3) Sweep & scrub downstairs floors (move light stuff) / shake out area rugs / wash dishes/ read / other?
5# Challenge (ends May 1):SW 184 on 3/18/24
3/23/24 = 182.5 most likely sodium/water drop plus keeping portions proper
Challenge Goal 179
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 but no new recipes yet.
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]- 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:
Jan / Feb / Mar
- Registered 12.29.23 for Bellin 10K race on 6.8.24 & eligible to have race fee waived ~ rats, no waiver of fee
- 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 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 - 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 eclipse
- 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 hardship0 -
@more_freggies76 So sad you are dealing with more eye procedures. Hugs!!!
@pridesabtch Unfortunate ordeal for Tim, and you. Hugs to you!
@Bex953172 I'm impressed with your new exercise routine! Glad you got relief for your teeth.
@beachwalker99 I like your approach to the holidays and family time. I'm in the same situation, aiming to keep treats under control.1 -
littleblackskirt wrote: »
JFT Thursday 28th
THINK before I eat ✅
Log everything ✅ had to estimate in the evening
Stay in the green ❌ but below maintenance
No snacking ✅
PF exercises ✅
Back exercises ❌
Also 30 minute walk ✅
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JFT Friday 29th
THINK before I eat
Log everything
Stay in the green
No snacking
PF exercises
Back exercises
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@more_freggies76 Sorry to hear about the eye surgery. I hope it goes well 🤞
@pridesabtch I also hope Tim is okay. Sorry it was infected! I know you were hoping for better news!
I feel bad for moaning about basic dentistry now!2 -
5# Challenge
SW: 189.0
3/20: 187.0
3/21: 185.6
3/27: 187.6
3/29: 187.0
Good Friday! Tim is in good spirits, but is required to stay in the hospital over the weekend. He can walk around, but he’s very bored. Pain meds seem to be doing well. I went home to shower and just got back. He is napping so I thought I’d check in.
I haven’t had much of an appetite since this began, but promised I’d eat. I find this all very stressful.
1. He will be out of work for a minimum of 5 months. Short term disability only pays full salary for 2 months. Hopefully he can work from home after that initial 2 months.
2. He’s not good at needing help.
3. I’m not a natural caretaker. The prospect scares the he’ll out of me. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind doing it, I’m just not good at it.
4. About once a day I have a complete breakdown.
JFT Friday
- up early & shower 😒
- Weigh in😀
- Go to hospital 😀
- Hold it together while I’m there 😀
- Home in the afternoon to shower 😀
- Back to the hospital😀
- Watch basketball😀
- Hold it together
- Home around 10:00
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💗 Terri 💗
3 lbs challenge: (weigh less on 24th March than I did on 17th)
17/3: 137.8
18/3: 138.1
19/3: 138.0 (going in the right direction)
20/3: 137.9
22/3: 137.6
24/3: 137,6 (0.2 down 👌🏻)
25/3: 137.5 (Weigh less on 31st March than I did on the 24th)
25/3: 136.8 Very happy with that, going into the holiday weekend. I expect some of it may be water weight as the swelling in my knees has gone down considerably.
29/3: 136.6 Almost 2 lbs down
💡Yay! That’s more like it!. Tortoise rather than hare 😝
💡Being more mindful on portions, and snacks, Eating just a small portion of my exercise calories.
NB: Sticking to my Solid Habits, and being mindful of over snacking.
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@pridesabtch Extra hugs for you today!!!
Late to post but for my own accountability. May as well post for Sat. too.
Recap 3/28 Maundy Thursday
1) Leftovers / no evening snack / log all food / 64 oz. water
2) Church service 7:00
3) Sweep & scrub downstairs floors (move light stuff) / shake out area rugs / wash dishes / read / other? minor tasks TA-DA!
JFT 3/29 Good Friday
1) More leftovers / log all food 64 oz. water
I will as soon as I post
2) Church service 7:00 / choir run-thru with bells 6:30
3) Make pineapple cream cheese salad / make glazed lemon cookies (new recipe) / get out Easter candy dishes (DO NOT fill until Sat.) / figure out pans in new oven ~ yay, perfect / get card table and chairs from basement storage / read / other? emailed aunt & sister, washed dishes, thaw pound cake & cool whip TA-DA!
JFTomorrow 3/30 Sat.
1) More leftovers / log all food / do not eat Easter candy / 64 oz. water
2) Month end weight & measurements (no time Easter a.m.) / log on MFP
3) Bake & glaze Easter bread (dye 5 raw eggs) ~ get to use proof mode on new oven / assemble trifle / mix green bean casserole minus onions / wash dishes / wash fleeces in family room / fill Easter baskets & candy dishes / move plants in dining room / get plates & silverware out / prep tables / get out punch bowl & cups / anything I forgot?
5# Challenge (ends May 1):SW 184 on 3/18/24
3/23/24 = 182.5 most likely sodium/water drop plus keeping portions proper
Challenge Goal 179
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 but no new recipes yet.
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]- 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:
Jan / Feb / Mar
- Registered 12.29.23 for Bellin 10K race on 6.8.24 & eligible to have race fee waived ~ rats, no waiver of fee
- 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 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 - 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 eclipse
- 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 hardship1 -
@pridesabtch - Glad they found the infection. Hopefully Tim recovers sooner than expected.
I had my grandson and one of his friends here for two nights and I allowed them to use my phone so they could game together. I ended up not posting goals, logging or anything.
So…
JFT - Sat Mar 29
1.5L of water
Log all Food
Move 20 Minutes
Weigh for 5# Challenge1 -
I'm at Ash's parents this weekend, we're not really sticking to the diet but not going crazy either.
Taking the kids to the play centre today.
They live right out in the countryside, and the birds at 5am this morning was so loud. I could hear so many different birds 😂
Then the dogs both set each other off 15 mins later. Tried to sleep but then the kids got up. It's 6:15, So I guess I'm up now lol
@pridesabtch I've been Ash's carer since I basically got with him. It certainly didn't come naturally and I had to learn a lot. I know his is mental health, not a physical thing but I never really feel like his carer? He's alot better than he used to be anyway but it's more like we just care for each other because we're partners. So it's more natural that way I'm not doing it because I have to, I want to!
You're going to be fine looking after Tim! You are definitely over thinking it, it won't be as hard as you think, especially if he's not good at accepting help. Just step in when he really needs it.
I totally get the money worries so I do hope he can WFH after a couple of months.
But I wish him the best, and you! And you're always welcome to vent here if it gets on top of you! But I believe in you! You can do this!3 -
@pridesabtch Sorry the news after Tim's op wasn't better. You have a lot on your plate. I completely get you being stressed about looking after him, I'm not a natural caregiver either, though I did it for my parents. You will be fine though, it's another thing to take "one day at a time". Just do what you need to each day, and you will soon get used to it. And of course hopefully he will have a complete recovery.littleblackskirt wrote: »JFT Friday 29th
THINK before I eat ✅
Log everything ✅
Stay in the green ✅
No snacking ✅ a real struggle last night but I managed it!
PF exercises ✅
Back exercises ❌
JFT Saturday 30th
THINK before I eat
No snacking
PF exercises
Back exercises
Not logging today as I'm meeting family for a village "soup n pud". Lovely homemade food, but very little low calorie stuff.
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