JUST FOR TODAY... One day at a time .. Daily Commitment for 2024
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pridesabtch wrote: »
JFT Tuesday
- Meetings at 7:00 & 7:30
- Weigh in
- Pick up mom and take her to doc.
- Back to work
- Meetings from 11:00 - 3:30
- Log Food
- Stay green
- Take Gia home
- Dinner & bed time
5# Challenge
SW: 189.0
3/20: 187.0
Well yesterday didn't go as expected. Tim and I both planned to leave work around 3:30, pick up Gia from doggy daycare, then head to meet Sierra. I made it home and about 3 minutes after I got there I received a text that "911 was called from xxx-xxx-5621" That is Tim's number. I tried to call, straight to voice mail. I knew something happened between work and home (3.5 miles) so I hopped in the car. I did get a text from him "In bad wreck in front of gas station". I got there just after Site Services (it was 0.5 miles from our work and we have our own emergency response crew and fire department) and the Sheriff, before the firetruck and ambulance. The car was scary looking. In a ditch with all visible air bags deployed. Finally I saw Tim, he was out and walking with emergency responders. Thank you God! He was actually very lucky that his car skidded left when he locked up the brakes, if it had gone the other way, it would have hit the drivers side. Needless to say, we were not going to be able to meet Sierra. I texted her that we'd be late, then she called and I told her what happened. She decided to go ahead and drive home and get Gia and check on dad. She is a sweet kid. After Tim was checked out and gave statements, he and I stood along side the road and waited for clean-up and a tow. The guy that pulled out in front of Tim, went to the hospital. Hope he is doing well. Tim only has an abrasion on his hand from the air bag, and was shaken up.
We got home and were able to visit with Sierra for about an hour before she had to go. We went out to dinner, and Tim tried to order a shot or two of bourbon, but the restaurant didn't have any decent bourbon so he had a few beers to settle him.
I did well on food and not drinking, but I didn't log.
Hopefully today will be a better day. We will probably go to trivia this evening, I'll drive which will keep the drinking in check.
JFT Wednesday
- Weigh in
- Work by 8:00
- Check in with MFP
- Protein bar for breakfast
- Log Food
- Stay Green
- Pre-log dinner (Philly Cheesesteak Salad)
- Limit 2 beers at trivia
- Home by 10:30
- Bed
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Wow @pridesabtch , that must have been scary for you both! A horrible reminder that life can change in seconds. I'm so glad that your husband is okay, though I bet he will be sore for a while. Hope he can take a few days to recover.
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JFT, Tues
1. log all food. keep under or near 1400-1600 cal
Ended the day at 1496 ... had a baskin robbins single dip icecream cone (Pistachio almond .. ha.. my favorite). I was with my daughter... and yes, it was worth it!
2. concentrate on water
3. burittos tonite with leftover taco meat Ended up making a huge salad with hard boiled eggs, and just a little taco meat.
4. drink water
5. take a nap, or watch tv tonite. don't eat I was so tired, and wanting to just take a nap. But hubby was going to have friends over that evening.. so I started cleaning. Not only gave me energy.. but the downstairs is all clean. So a win win!
JFT, Wed
1. go to gym.. already did this. And also decided I'm going to get back into lifting weight more. I stopped doing leg exercises because I walk so much.. but wondering if this is why I am getting more stiff. So did lots of leg exercises this morning!
2. concentrate on water
3. tuna and noodles tonite
4. talk to tax people.. scheduled call at 11
5. take paperwork in for daughters new doctor
6. fill car with gas, get lawner mower
7. go for a walk
8. work on adult bibs.. finish these up
9. finish FMQ grandsons quilt
10. Stick with it. 2 good days .. aim for 80/20%My weight history
Name is Joan. Age 73; 5'11"
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 SeptemberWeekly Weigh-ins5 pound challenge
Jan 7: 209.0
Feb 1: 206.2 (goal was 205)
March 3: 206.2 (Goal was 199)
March 10: Did not weigh in
March 17: 207.2 -- not going anywhere!! Starting the 5 pound challenge
March 24:
March 31:
April 7:
April 14:
April 21:
April 28:5 pound challenge
SW: 207
GW for May 1st end of challenge: 202
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@littleblackskirt - for sure!! Every pound counts. I will change your starting to 182
@pridesabtch - OMG! THat had to be the scariest drive to meet up with him, and to see his car. Thank God he is OK.. he had a angel watching over him!
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more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 3/19/24 (today)✔️
1) No dessert today (last 3/10) 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). Exception - can have some Valentine candy hearts!✔️
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 3/15)✔️
4) I won't weigh again until Thursday, Mar 21.✔️
5) No hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/18). 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) No chicken vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 2/17)✔️
9) No sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today. (last 3/18)✔️
10) Only 1 ice drink today.✔️
11) Bakers chocolate ok today.(last 3/15)✔️
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 3/17)✔️
14) No more than 600 calories for lunch. Almost! Just 24 calories over.
15) No real butter today, unless in cooking..✔️
16) Can have some of the cornbeef and cabbage today.Didn't eat today.
17) Have to have coffee stuff early and be flexible with meals today.✔️
Had to go to emergency yesterday due to sever flashing in my left eye. Had an emergency visit with an ophthamologist. That eye has to be watched because the vitreous material is separating, but the ophtamologist found tears in the retina of the right eye. Had a laser procedure to tack down the tears. Oh my goodness, it was very painful and difficult. But I survived and it's better than waiting until I go blind! Eye is very sore today (it looks like someone punched me) and I have to take it easy. What the heck does that mean???
Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.
JFT for 3/20/24 (today)✔️
1) No dessert today (last 3/10) 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). Exception - can have some Valentine candy hearts!
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 3/15)
4) I won't weigh again until Thursday, Mar 21.
5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/18). 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) Bakers chocolate ok today.(last 3/15)
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 3/17)
14) No more than 600 calories for lunch.
15) No real butter today, unless in cooking..
16) Can have some of the cornbeef and cabbage today..================== 4DW started =============
4DWs (4 Day Wins) are here, in a shared file:
Sample
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more_freggies76 wrote: »
Had to go to emergency yesterday due to sever flashing in my left eye. Had an emergency visit with an ophthamologist. That eye has to be watched because the vitreous material is separating, but the ophtamologist found tears in the retina of the right eye. Had a laser procedure to tack down the tears. Oh my goodness, it was very painful and difficult. But I survived and it's better than waiting until I go blind! Eye is very sore today (it looks like someone punched me) and I have to take it easy. What the heck does that mean???
That is terrifying! I'm glad they looked at your right eye even though you were there for the left.
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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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@pridesabtch So glad your husband is okay too. I agree, that must of been terrifying driving up there.
@more_freggies76 That is also very scary! I'm very squeamish about eyes! Hope you feel better soon!1 -
I have an achievement to announce. I FINALLY exercised. But I may have over done it.
Me and Ash went full on with it today with the weights. We continued until failure.
We then tried to do a 15 min HIIT workout for cardio but lasted 5 mins 😂 so opted for a 10 min cool down instead.
My food intake has been okay today. Still not within calories but has been decreasing over the days.
So I'm completely shattered now today, I've got jelly legs and I'm ready to go to bed but it's only 7.30pm!4 -
I have an achievement to announce. I FINALLY exercised. But I may have over done it.
Me and Ash went full on with it today with the weights. We continued until failure.
We then tried to do a 15 min HIIT workout for cardio but lasted 5 mins 😂 so opted for a 10 min cool down instead.
My food intake has been okay today. Still not within calories but has been decreasing over the days.
So I'm completely shattered now today, I've got jelly legs and I'm ready to go to bed but it's only 7.30pm!
Excellent job on the exercise. If you want to do a hard cardio session do it before you lift. If you want to focus on lifting, do a 5-10 minute cardio warm up - lift - 10 minute cooldown. Basically what ever your focus do it first (after warming up).3 -
JFT - Tues Mar 19
1.5L of water - 👿 not even a sip even though I sat with a bottle beside me
Log all Food - 👿
Move 20 Minutes - 🙂
Weigh for 2-5lb challenge - 197.7
JFT - Wed Mar 20
1.5L of water
Log all Food
Move 20 Minutes
Weigh for 2-5lb challenge - 198.2
@pridesabtch - that would be terrifying getting that notification! Glad he wasn’t hurt.
@more_freggies76 - that’s so scary!
I’m with @Bex953172 - I’m so squeamish about eyes.
I’m going the wrong direction I had a very poor eating evening last night.
Today should be better.
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@Snowflake1968 I'm sure today will be better! Take care.
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Wow, so much has happened in this group in the past 24 hours.
@pridesabtch So scary to receive that message! Glad Tim is not hurt worse, and hopefully the other driver will be ok.
@more_freggies76 Strobe flashes in your eye is not a good thing & I'm very glad you had it checked immediately. Praying your treatment takes care of things. I had similar flashes several years ago, and also had checked soon after. Fortunately for me, a tear hadn't happened but could, and specialists made me aware of things to watch for, and to contact them immediately if worsened. Never did, and ophthalmologist told me I now had chance of torn retina same as anyone with two eyes. When flashes later happened to my other eye, I knew enough to not completely panic and all has been well since.
@beachwalker99 Very cute leprechaun. I learned to knit and crochet many years ago, and used to do both often, but not so much now. I never heard of amigurumi before & had to look that up. When my niece was pregnant last year, I considered making a toy with that technique, but did not know its name. But my niece is big into crocheting, so I didn't. She even crocheted a blue blanket for their baby reveal to the grandparents-to-be.
Seems like I wanted to comment more, but didn't make notes...
Recap 3/19 T
1) Papa Murphy pizzas for supper (have to try them in new oven LOL) / log all food / no evening snack / 64+ oz. water
Did ok, didn't have as much pizza as I usually would (we tried a new one, I wasn't overly fond of). Ate some pistachios after choir, but a controlled portion LOL.
2) Walk dog 3.75 mi and nearly attacked by two large dogs that ran off-leash down their long driveway and across the road to us. Think they were great dane and standard poodle. The owner was coming after them immediately, but my dog is reactive to that type of situation, esp. big dogs. No injuries but that's the 2nd time past this same house that a big dog came to check us out off-leash. I'll need to keep an eye on their garage door in future, and be careful if it's open (that's what happened before too). I don't care that they leave their dogs loose on their own property, but when the dogs leave that property to get to us, it can be a little scary not knowing how the dogs will or won't behave.
3) Choir rehearsal 7:30 / wash glassware on top shelf of hutch ~ wow, didn't remember I had so much until I got everything out / other cleaning? / scrub & refill heated birdbath / refill bird feeders not done other day / finish meal planning & grocery list for tomorrow / read / digital declutter / other? TA=DA!
JFT 3/20 W ~ blustery winds & cold, so taking a rest day
1) Soup supper: don't overdo, limit bread & dessert / log all food to best guess / 64+ oz. water
2) Bread shop / grocery shop / wash place settings displayed in hutch / clean hutch glass doors / dust shelves / dust souvenirs in hutch / put all items back / read / digital declutter / other?
3) Soup supper 5:30 / choir warm-up 6:45 / Lent service 7:00 / Amazing Race 8:30
5# Challenge (ends May 1):SW 184 on 3/18/24
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 was downsized)
- 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 -
Crumbs, @pridesabtch , that was a close call. Hope there are no lasting effects.
💗 Terri 💗
Working on getting back to the middle of my weight range.
3 lbs challenge: (weigh less on 24th March than I did on 17th)
March 17: 137.8
March 18: 138.1
March 19: 138.0 (going in the right direction)
March 20: 137.9
💡Under my ceiling, but I need to make sure it doesn’t creep up any further.
💡More mindful on portions, and snacks today, Ate just a small portion of my exercise calories.3 -
Hour commitment - Don't have much food in my refrigerator and DH just offered me the "rest" of his cornbeef, so I'm going to have that to finish up my dinner. I had a bite of it at lunch and don't normally eat the same things, but this is the exception. It doesn't hurt that it's really good too!
Wasn't much left after all and I didn't want the fat.
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cschmitz110515 wrote: »2) Walk dog 3.75 mi and nearly attacked by two large dogs that ran off-leash down their long driveway and across the road to us. Think they were great dane and standard poodle. The owner was coming after them immediately, but my dog is reactive to that type of situation, esp. big dogs. No injuries but that's the 2nd time past this same house that a big dog came to check us out off-leash. I'll need to keep an eye on their garage door in future, and be careful if it's open (that's what happened before too). I don't care that they leave their dogs loose on their own property, but when the dogs leave that property to get to us, it can be a little scary not knowing how the dogs will or won't behave.
Can't remember if your UK or USA (or elsewhere!) but in the UK we've just had a big ban on XL Bullys.
It's illegal to own one, sell one, breed one. Anyone who currently owns one has to have them registered. They have to be muzzled at all times when on walks and remain on their lead.
Any time I've seen on they've been rather placid though, but then you read in the news about maulings.
They've been put on the UK's list of Dangerous Dogs.
We have a nature park behind our house and people frequently have their dogs off lead. And dog walkers with about 8 dogs and they're like "oh don't worry all these dogs are fine" and I'm thinking "yeah but mine might not be?"
Biggies a bit unsure so you never know if he's gonna be okay or a bit grumpy with it.2 -
littleblackskirt wrote: »
JFT Wednesday 20th March
THINK before I eat ✅
Log food ✅
Stay in the green ✅
No snacking ✅
PF exercises ✅
Back exercises ❌
JFT Thursday 21st March
THINK before I eat
Log food
Stay in the green
No snacking
PF exercises
Back exercises
Be productive inside (raining again!)
Grandson is coming for his tea tonight, so I'll probably end up eating a bit more than usual. So no snacking today!
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@pridesabtch - What a frightening experience for both of you! Thank heavens your husband is okay. I'm glad you got to see Sierra after all. I'm sure it helped all of you feel better.
@more_freggies76 - It's a good thing you got prompt treatment for the tears in your retina. Hopefully you'll have no further issues.
@Bex953172 - Sounds like you had quite a workout! Good for you! I'm trying to motivate myself to get more exercise, but it's hard. Thanks for suggesting we do a challenge. I'm hoping that gives me an extra push to get going.
Thank you everyone who commented on my leprechaun. I'm enjoying making fun little things for family, and it's so much healthier than recreational baking!3 -
5 lb challenge:
SW 3/19: 194.4
GW 4/30: 189.4
JFT Wednesday, 3/20
Log -
Hydrate - A little under
Healthy choices -
Exercise - No
2 chores - No
Relax - Very unfocused last night, but I played some word games and watched TV
Sleep - Good - 7 h 5 min
JFT Thursday, 3/21
Log
Hydrate
Healthy choices
Exercise
2 chores
Visit Mom
Relax
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JFT for 3/21/24 (today)✔️more_freggies76 wrote: »
JFT for 3/20/24 (today)✔️
1) No dessert today (last 3/10) 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). Exception - can have some Valentine candy hearts!✔️
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 3/15)✔️
4) I won't weigh again until Thursday, Mar 21.✔️
5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/18). 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) Bakers chocolate ok today.(last 3/15)✔️
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 3/17)✔️
14) No more than 600 calories for lunch.✔️
15) No real butter today, unless in cooking..✔️
16) Can have some of the cornbeef and cabbage today..✔️
1) Dessert today (last 3/10) unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added. Dessert only at anniversary dinner if we want it.
2) None of DH's stash ok today (including candy, chocolate raisins, peeps, ice cream, Valentine candies). Exception - can have some Valentine candy hearts!
3) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 3/15)
4) I won't weigh again until Monday, Mar 25.
5) No hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/18). 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) Bakers chocolate ok today.(last 3/15)
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 3/17)
14) No more than 600 calories for lunch.
15) No real butter today, unless in cooking..
16) Anniversary dinner tonight. Can have what I want, including dessert.
17) Can eat lunch early due to lunch meeting.================== 4DW started =============
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