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JUST FOR TODAY... One day at a time .. Daily Commitment for 2024
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Hour commitment - After I eat my blueberries, I won't eat again until after 5 pm, or earlier if we take FIL. None of the same foods at dinner as at lunch. Can still have my dose of metamusal.2
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Recap 8/10 Sat.
1) Pan-fried perch & roasted brussels sprouts (both from farmers market) for supper / log all food / no crazy snacking / 80 oz. water
good day
2) Yardwork with hubby / walk dog if time hubby & I decided to delay the yardwork & no time for dog walk but at least 6000 steps so I'm calling that a win
3) Farmers market / wash dishes / read / call Mom
/ watch Olympics / other? bunch of finance tasks TA-DA!
JFT 8/11 Sunday
1) Church 9:00
2) Walked dog (neighborhood cul de sacs only as temp was starting to rise) 2.78 mi & dog got pets from John, her favorite parkside neighbor (except for his wife who hands out the treats LOL)
happy dog & happy me
3) Making new recipe for supper, moussaka from America's Test Kitchen, since eggplant now in season / download new recipe to MFP / log all food / no crazy snacking / 80 oz. water
4) Quick grocery run after church ~ done / put all clean dishes away / find slicer for potatoes / wash dishes (I need sheet pan for supper) / last day of Olympics (sad but happy to have my time back LOL) / read / other?
About me:I'm Carmela
This is my lifestyle. It's. Not. A. Diet.
Height 5'4"
66 yrs old
Reside in Green Bay, WI, USA
2024 Goals:1) Ultimate goal weight 150#... I'll be thrilled if I can get back down to 160# this year- Post weekly weigh-in on MFP for accountability. Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I track daily on a separate app (for the visual). My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale.
- Take measurements & log on MFP every month end
- Try new recipes Unfortunately, no wall oven until mid-Feb or later & sad me, but try slow cooker & stove recipes... wall oven installed 2/26. Ppl
* lentil rice sausage tortellini soup (internet) ~ very good, recipe is keeper
* glazed lemon cookies (internet search) ~ everyone loved them at Easter dinner
* rhubarb cobbler (in my first ever cookbook BH&G) ~ very good, I want to try with other fruits this summer
* yellow cake (BH&G cookbook) ~ I followed instructions closely & blended well, very good with rhubarb sauce
* white chicken enchiladas (newspaper) ~ very good, although 2 tortillas with recipe as written 846 calories (created in MFP recipes)
* Greek yogurt almond butter breakfast parfait (newsletter) ~ terrific, if high in calories... maybe tweak
* garlic scape basil pesto (internet blog) ~ excellent! tried as recommended with pasta (used up my radiatore)
* summer squash, zucchini, mushroom casserole (TOH) ~ excellent! & good way to use squash & zucchini
* zucchini meatloaf (sister) ~ good but hubby prefers classic recipe
* moussaka America's Test Kitchen tv show
January: 5 days x2wks, 4x1, 3x1, 1x1 [1 wk lots of snow & 1 wk bitter cold so shoveling, treadmill & PT, 1 wk 4 day trips out of town]
February: 6 days x1wk, 5x1, 4x1, 2x1 [2 wks overnight trips to visit parents]
March: 5 days x1wk, 4x1, 3x1, 0x1 [ack... prep house & food for Easter dinner; 1 wk overnight trip to visit parents]
April: 4 days x2wks, 3x1, 2x1 [lots of lousy weather, plus 1 wk overnight trip]
May: 6 days x2wks, 3x3 [fit days in around 2 overnight trips & visit on Mother's Day]
June: 6 days x1wk {including Bellin 10K}, 5x1, 2x2 {either very rainy or hot for 2 wks}
July: 5 days x1wk {including Packers 5K}, 4x2, 3x1 {a lot of very hot/humid days}
August:- Walk dog 3-4 miles, treadmill when necessary in winter, weights/my home version of circuit & other x-training
- PT (physical therapy) exercises to strengthen arthritic knees & hip flexor
Jan 4x; Feb 1x; Mar/Apr 0x; May 1x; June 4x; July 1x; Aug
4) MapMyWalk app You Vs. the Year 1,024km challenge started on Jan. 1- In 2023 I logged 726.88 miles, or 1,169.8 km & completed yearly challenge 11.14.23
- In 2022 I logged 500.4 miles, or 805km (knee issues).
- I can earn $10 every month on my Medicare Advantage Plan with 10+ days of 7,500 steps [noticed 7/12 that requirement reduced to 5,000 steps, but I'll continue with goal of 7,500]:
Jan / Feb / Mar / Apr / May / June / July / Aug
- Registered early (shoot, didn't get selected randomly for waiver of fee) on 12.29.23 for 6.8.24 Bellin 10K race ~ light rain most of race, steady rain last mile or so chip time 1:42:35 ave. pace 16:31 (first half 16:50 second half 16:12) overall 3,136 out of 3,463 / females 1,560 out of 1,792 / F65-69yo 30 out of 48 ~ not as fast as I used to go, but still finished my 27th Bellin overall (their 48th year)
- Register for my other usual events, and add other possible events
- Registered for 7.20.24 Packers 5K ~ sunny & very warm chip time 49:15 ave. pace 15:51 overall place 1784/2371 / F858/1228 / division F65-69 29/60 / passed by 78 (likely started in walking corral behind me) & I passed 191
- Registered for 10.5.24 Bellin Women's 5K
- Always a good idea
- Visit parents 1-2 times each month, phone calls in between ~ they're in their late 80s and live 85 miles away
~ canceled visit 1.12-1.13 due to blizzard
~ canceled visit 1.21-1.22 due Mom's bad cold
~ Mom's bday visit 1.31 with all siblings, in-laws & aunt
~ overnight visit 2.12-2.13 / breakfast out with Mom/ladies & aunt, youngest brother stopped over
~ overnight visit 2.27-2.28 / eldest brother stopped over
~ overnight visit 3.14-3.15 / eldest brother visited
~ overnight visit 4.18-4.19 / took Mom to eye appt. in Beaver Dam
~ overnight visit 5.2-5.3 / aunt B/uncle R stopped over for visit so that was fun
~ Mother's Day visit 5.12.24 / sister/BIL, youngest brother/SIL & 2 nieces there too (middle brother/SIL visited day before bc they went to her parents Sun., eldest brother in PA for work)
~ overnight visit 5.17-5.18 / drove Mom to Bunny's funeral/luncheon in Brown Deer on 5.18 & youngest brother/SIL & eldest brother visited after moving 2 nieces to new apt.
~ Father's Day visit 6.16.24 / all brothers, sister & spouses there plus maternal aunt
~ overnight visit 7.4-7.5 / walk 2.75 mi w/ aunt; youngest brother & SIL visit next day
~ overnight visit 7.29-7.30 / saw all 3 brothers, youngest SIL, aunt on M; went to Wine & Unwind with Mom & lady friends T a.m. & afterwards walked 2.84 mi w/ aunt (hot & humid)
~ overnight visit 8.13-8.14 / drive Dad to VA Clinic in Beaver Dam for his 7:30 a.m. physical (ugh) - Monthly contact with former colleagues/others, now that I'm retired
1.7.24 HH came over & visited at my invitation
1.28.24 great-nephew's baptism affirmation in Oakfield, followed by luncheon
1.29.24 Greenville: BIL's 2nd cataract surgery (hubby was his driver) / lunch at IHOP
2.2.24 cousin's funeral & saw parents, 2 brothers, most aunts/uncles, few cousins
2.16.24 pub food from McGeorge's & wine at La Vie with P&B / The Dirty Martinis played
2.18.24 Greenville: visit w/ hubby's brother, SIL & niece / lunch at Olive Garden
3.8.24 Darboy: tax docs & long visit with MJSW
3.19.24 messaged H (his job recently downsized)
3.25.24 Darboy: tax returns with hubby & MJSW, shorter visit this time
plans 4.6.24 with PZ canceled b/c she forgot they're going to OH to watch total solar eclipse
4.15.24 unexpectedly sat & visited w/ CAS at AVB concert
5.6.24 lunch with CAS
5.20.24 lunch with LL & LWB
6.3.24 lunch with former IA mgmt team
6.4.24 volunteers lunch at church
6.24.24 lunch with DE
7.13.24 farmers market with PZ
8.1.24 belated bday lunch with PZ
- Not as much progress as I hoped last year, but not worse.
- In 2023 I logged 726.88 miles, or 1,169.8 km & completed yearly challenge 11.14.23
Keeping my Word for the Year: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship
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Hour commitment - early dinner with FIL. Now I won’t eat again until tomorrow.3
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August: :
~ Continue with Solid Habits
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~ Focus on body flexibility
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~ Weigh less at the end of the month
1 July: 138.1
30 July: 142.1
2 Aug: 141.6
6 Aug: 141.5
8 Aug: 141.4
11 Aug: 141.4
🦋 Terri 🐬
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Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 8/11/24 (yesterday)✔️
1) No desserts ok today (last 8/7), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.✔️
2) None of DH's stash ok today (including chocolate truffles, candy, chocolate raisins, peeps, ice cream, fruit rolls, Bobo cakes, South Forty bars).✔️
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 8/6)✔️
4) Don't weigh again until 8/12✔️
5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese ok today, any type. (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 8/9). 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.), unless it's my dessert as per #1. (last 4/21) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)✔️
7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 7/11) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans. ✔️
8) No vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 8/4)✔️
9) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 8/4)✔️Didn't eat today.
11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 8/9)✔️Didn't eat today.
12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)✔️
13) No Harvest Snaps(22-30 pieces) ok today. (last 8/10)✔️
14) Don't eat more that 600 calories at lunch today.✔️
15) No real butter today, unless in cooking.. Can have at restaurants.✔️
16) Can eat dinner early if we take FIL.✔️
JFT for 8/12/24 (today)✔️
1) No desserts ok today (last 8/7), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.
2) None of DH's stash ok today (including chocolate truffles, candy, chocolate raisins, peeps, ice cream, fruit rolls, Bobo cakes, South Forty bars).
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 8/6)
4) Don't weigh again until 8/12
5) No hard cheese ok today, any type. (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 8/9). 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.), unless it's my dessert as per #1. (last 4/21) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 7/11) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans.
8) No vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 8/4)
9) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 8/4)
11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 8/9)
12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)
13) Harvest Snaps(22-30 pieces) ok today. (last 8/10)
14) Don't eat more that 600 calories at lunch today.
15) No real butter today, unless in cooking.. Can have at restaurants.================== 4DW started =============
4DWs (4 Day Wins) are here, in a shared file:
Sample
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hrtqbsOInIWeA9sl8FLnEv-ignY21p8m/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=108259155343870939869&rtpof=true&sd=true
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Saturday was Rivers, Trails and Ales festival. I volunteered in the morning then drank in the evening. Found I enjoyed the hard seltzers better than most of the lagers, but the sweetness got to be too much. We went out to dinner and to shoot pool after the festival. Switched over to water and Ultra (beer that is mostly water). It was a fun night.
Sunday was a downer. Went to mom's to give her a new phone and she wasn't home. Apparently I didn't get the spare car key (didn't realize she had one) so she was driving. I had to explain the not driving to her again and we took the car to our house. She was more upset this time. I don't think it connected in her mind last week. That added with a new phone (very confusing) really upset her. Also the plumber who was supposed to come to her house did not show Saturday. Working on that also.
I went to be very early yesterday. Actually skipped dinner. The stuff with mom is very mentally taxing.
Tonight we'll probably play trivia, but I'm not sure where.
JFT Monday
- Work by 8:00
- Work on presentations for the new CEO
- Work on poster board for R&D
- Meetings in the afternoon
- Home by 4:30
- Nap
- Trivia
- Home
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PackerFanInGB wrote: »
Just For Sunday:
1. 24H Plan & Assess. 😊
2. 64 oz water by 7pm
3. Close all 3 activity rings. Walk with Maddie or swim?
4. 5 things declutter (house) 😊 Desktop, mail pile, spare room recliner stuff.
5. 5 things declutter (digital) 😊 Purged over 1,500 emails. Long overdue!
6. No BS Coaching Call. 😊 Really good call by Coach MJ
7. Clean fridge and build my salad bar fixin's before produce goes bad. DO IT! STOP PROCRASTINATING! It's not that freaking hard. 😊 Done
8. PLACEHOLDER -- DO ON MONDAY -- Call Derm for appt, call re: Livestrong program, message to PT for ok to do Livestrong at Y.
9. PLACEHOLDER -- DO ON MONDAY -- Donation drop off
10. Journal food and close diary at end of day
11. Early to bed to wind down. Evening routine beginning around 8:30 pm.
Hi everone. Not my best day as far as healthy habits go, but not my worst either. Today I have an appointment to follow up on my cardiac health. I might be able to stop cardiac meds, although I'm rather nervous to do that.
@pridesabtch Hugs to you. Dealing with parents can be difficult. I have my mother living 8 blocks away since she was widowed and we have never exactly seen eye to eye, so I feel you.
Hope everyone has a good day!
Just For Monday:
1. 24H Plan & Assess. 😊
2. 64 oz water by 7pm
3. Close all 3 activity rings. Walk with Maddie or swim?
4. 5 things declutter (house)
5. 5 things declutter (digital)
6. Dr. appointment
7. New recipe tonight. Find one full of veggies, grains, beans...etc. Make it tonight.
8. Call Derm for appt, call re: Livestrong program, message to PT for ok to do Livestrong at Y.[/i]
9. Donation drop off [/i]
10. Journal food and close diary at end of day
11. Early to bed to wind down. Evening routine beginning around 8:30 pm.
Ta-Da's (One of these days...)- Sew backing for quilt
- Take Lesson 1 in crochet.
- Knitting - fingerless gloves, finish up.
- WIP's - table runner, dog couch quilt, my Jenny quilt, Claire's quilt, Terry's Scott quilt, Bob's pillows, Kelly's Scott quilt, Bob's Scott quilt, Jamey's Scott quilt, wonky log cabin quilt, granny square quilt, Erica's QAL sew sampler quilt.
- Go through Sew Sampler boxes and sort
- Subscriptions/CC
2024 WOTY: Heal. Health. Thrive.
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cschmitz110515 wrote: »Lately, I've been recalling how I managed to lose 50# years ago. (Of course, I've gained the majority back over the years, but not all LOL.) I remembered that I allowed only certain foods for snacks and planned my meals, and did not let myself deviate, knowing it was only temporary. Plus I really stuck to portion control. I'm starting to get back into that mindset, and I think I'm seeing the early results of that. Time will tell.
This is SO me.. I have been thinking of how I successfully lost 38 pounds . (only to regain 20 of those back).
Thanks for wrirting this ...we know it works if we do the work!
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@pridesabtch @PackerFanInGB It's hard taking care of parents. Hubby did, first for his dad who had a stroke (before we married), then his mom, who lived with us our first 11 years of marriage, until she passed away two months before her 100th birthday. We were never close, and then she got dementia, so it was rough at times. Now I have elderly parents still in their home, but at least my 3 brothers & 2 SILs live nearby and most of them help out / check in frequently. My sister and I both live about 90 miles away (in opposite directions), but we call often (my sister way more than me) and I visit & stay over every couple of weeks. My parents gave up, grudgingly, driving out of town to appointments or dining, about 1-2 years ago. They're ok driving in their small town. In fact, I leave tomorrow to visit & drive my dad to his annual physical at the VA Clinic in the neighboring town on Wed. His appointment is 7:30 A.M. ACK! But we do what we have to do.
Recap 8/11 Sunday
1) Church 9:00
2) Walked dog (neighborhood cul de sacs only as temp was starting to rise) 2.78 mi & dog got pets from John, her favorite parkside neighbor (except for his wife who hands out the treats LOL) happy dog & happy me
3) Making new recipe for supper, moussaka from America's Test Kitchen, since eggplant now in season ~ good recipe, but the dish is complicated with layers & lots of prep stages (took 2 hours to prep), more than I'm used to proud of myself / download new recipe to MFP / log all food / no crazy snacking ~ skyr / 80 oz. water ~ only 64 but that's ok
4) Quick grocery run after church / put all clean dishes away / find slicer for potatoes / wash dishes (I need sheet pan & slicer with attachments for supper) / last day of Olympics (sad but happy to have my time back LOL) / read / other? too busy TA-DA!
JFT 8/12 M
1) Walked dog 4.19 mi saw 2 fawns watching us only 50 ft. away, saw dead turtle (hit by car) & sad me, waved at my former manager as she drove to work hahaha, happy dog & happy me
2) Log all food / no crazy snacking / 80 oz. water
3) Laundry ~ 2 loads already hanging out to dry / order kitty food & dog dentals / put away clean dishes / wash dishes / usual M garbage chores / read / pack stuff for overnight visit / other?
About me:I'm Carmela
This is my lifestyle. It's. Not. A. Diet.
Height 5'4"
66 yrs old
Reside in Green Bay, WI, USA
2024 Goals:1) Ultimate goal weight 150#... I'll be thrilled if I can get back down to 160# this year- Post weekly weigh-in on MFP for accountability. Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I track daily on a separate app (for the visual). My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale.
- Take measurements & log on MFP every month end
- Try new recipes Unfortunately, no wall oven until mid-Feb or later & sad me, but try slow cooker & stove recipes... wall oven installed 2/26. Ppl
* lentil rice sausage tortellini soup (internet) ~ very good, recipe is keeper
* glazed lemon cookies (internet search) ~ everyone loved them at Easter dinner
* rhubarb cobbler (in my first ever cookbook BH&G) ~ very good, I want to try with other fruits this summer
* yellow cake (BH&G cookbook) ~ I followed instructions closely & blended well, very good with rhubarb sauce
* white chicken enchiladas (newspaper) ~ very good, although 2 tortillas with recipe as written 846 calories (created in MFP recipes)
* Greek yogurt almond butter breakfast parfait (newsletter) ~ terrific, if high in calories... maybe tweak
* garlic scape basil pesto (internet blog) ~ excellent! tried as recommended with pasta (used up my radiatore)
* summer squash, zucchini, mushroom casserole (TOH) ~ excellent! & good way to use squash & zucchini
* zucchini meatloaf (sister) ~ good but hubby prefers classic recipe
* moussaka America's Test Kitchen tv show ~ very good, if complicated & many prep steps, nice to have an alternate eggplant recipe
January: 5 days x2wks, 4x1, 3x1, 1x1 [1 wk lots of snow & 1 wk bitter cold so shoveling, treadmill & PT, 1 wk 4 day trips out of town]
February: 6 days x1wk, 5x1, 4x1, 2x1 [2 wks overnight trips to visit parents]
March: 5 days x1wk, 4x1, 3x1, 0x1 [ack... prep house & food for Easter dinner; 1 wk overnight trip to visit parents]
April: 4 days x2wks, 3x1, 2x1 [lots of lousy weather, plus 1 wk overnight trip]
May: 6 days x2wks, 3x3 [fit days in around 2 overnight trips & visit on Mother's Day]
June: 6 days x1wk {including Bellin 10K}, 5x1, 2x2 {either very rainy or hot for 2 wks}
July: 5 days x1wk {including Packers 5K}, 4x2, 3x1 {a lot of very hot/humid days}
August: 4 days x1wk- Walk dog 3-4 miles, treadmill when necessary in winter, weights/my home version of circuit & other x-training
- PT (physical therapy) exercises to strengthen arthritic knees & hip flexor
Jan 4x; Feb 1x; Mar/Apr 0x; May 1x; June 4x; July 1x; Aug
4) MapMyWalk app You Vs. the Year 1,024km challenge started on Jan. 1- In 2023 I logged 726.88 miles, or 1,169.8 km & completed yearly challenge 11.14.23
- In 2022 I logged 500.4 miles, or 805km (knee issues).
- I can earn $10 every month on my Medicare Advantage Plan with 10+ days of 7,500 steps [noticed 7/12 that requirement reduced to 5,000 steps, but I'll continue with goal of 7,500]:
Jan / Feb / Mar / Apr / May / June / July / Aug
- Registered early (shoot, didn't get selected randomly for waiver of fee) on 12.29.23 for 6.8.24 Bellin 10K race ~ light rain most of race, steady rain last mile or so chip time 1:42:35 ave. pace 16:31 (first half 16:50 second half 16:12) overall 3,136 out of 3,463 / females 1,560 out of 1,792 / F65-69yo 30 out of 48 ~ not as fast as I used to go, but still finished my 27th Bellin overall (their 48th year)
- Register for my other usual events, and add other possible events
- Registered for 7.20.24 Packers 5K ~ sunny & very warm chip time 49:15 ave. pace 15:51 overall place 1784/2371 / F858/1228 / division F65-69 29/60 / passed by 78 (likely started in walking corral behind me) & I passed 191
- Registered for 10.5.24 Bellin Women's 5K
- Always a good idea
- Visit parents 1-2 times each month, phone calls in between ~ they're in their late 80s and live 85 miles away
~ canceled visit 1.12-1.13 due to blizzard
~ canceled visit 1.21-1.22 due Mom's bad cold
~ Mom's bday visit 1.31 with all siblings, in-laws & aunt
~ overnight visit 2.12-2.13 / breakfast out with Mom/ladies & aunt, youngest brother stopped over
~ overnight visit 2.27-2.28 / eldest brother stopped over
~ overnight visit 3.14-3.15 / eldest brother visited
~ overnight visit 4.18-4.19 / took Mom to eye appt. in Beaver Dam
~ overnight visit 5.2-5.3 / aunt B/uncle R stopped over for visit so that was fun
~ Mother's Day visit 5.12.24 / sister/BIL, youngest brother/SIL & 2 nieces there too (middle brother/SIL visited day before bc they went to her parents Sun., eldest brother in PA for work)
~ overnight visit 5.17-5.18 / drove Mom to Bunny's funeral/luncheon in Brown Deer on 5.18 & youngest brother/SIL & eldest brother visited after moving 2 nieces to new apt.
~ Father's Day visit 6.16.24 / all brothers, sister & spouses there plus maternal aunt
~ overnight visit 7.4-7.5 / walk 2.75 mi w/ aunt; youngest brother & SIL visit next day
~ overnight visit 7.29-7.30 / saw all 3 brothers, youngest SIL, aunt on M; went to Wine & Unwind with Mom & lady friends T a.m. & afterwards walked 2.84 mi w/ aunt (hot & humid)
~ overnight visit 8.13-8.14 / drive Dad to VA Clinic in Beaver Dam for his 7:30 a.m. physical (ugh) - Monthly contact with former colleagues/others, now that I'm retired
1.7.24 HH came over & visited at my invitation
1.28.24 great-nephew's baptism affirmation in Oakfield, followed by luncheon
1.29.24 Greenville: BIL's 2nd cataract surgery (hubby was his driver) / lunch at IHOP
2.2.24 cousin's funeral & saw parents, 2 brothers, most aunts/uncles, few cousins
2.16.24 pub food from McGeorge's & wine at La Vie with P&B / The Dirty Martinis played
2.18.24 Greenville: visit w/ hubby's brother, SIL & niece / lunch at Olive Garden
3.8.24 Darboy: tax docs & long visit with MJSW
3.19.24 messaged H (his job recently downsized)
3.25.24 Darboy: tax returns with hubby & MJSW, shorter visit this time
plans 4.6.24 with PZ canceled b/c she forgot they're going to OH to watch total solar eclipse
4.15.24 unexpectedly sat & visited w/ CAS at AVB concert
5.6.24 lunch with CAS
5.20.24 lunch with LL & LWB
6.3.24 lunch with former IA mgmt team
6.4.24 volunteers lunch at church
6.24.24 lunch with DE
7.13.24 farmers market with PZ
8.1.24 belated bday lunch with PZ
- Not as much progress as I hoped last year, but not worse.
- In 2023 I logged 726.88 miles, or 1,169.8 km & completed yearly challenge 11.14.23
Keeping my Word for the Year: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship2 -
I, like @cschmitz110515, have been thinking of how I successfully lose 38 pounds. I kept it off until covid.. then gradually have regained 20 of those pounds, and have been struggling to get back on track.
Then, I started thinking... how did I lose that weight? How did I keep it off for close to 4 years, and how did I regain it.
Well... I know the answers to all that. I lost the weight because I didn't "starve" and I didn't "restrict" what I could eat. I ate what I wanted to, but I ate smaller portions.. and I stopped eating when I was full. We would go out to eat... I would order whatever I wanted, but did not eat it all.
I lost the weight because I drank a lot of water. I regained the weight because, I have to admit, I do not like drinking water... so I stopped drinking water, other than maybe a few sips of water for each meal.
I lost the weight because everyday I logged what I eat, even the days when I was way over what I should eat. By writing it down everyday, it kept me from losing control... and helped me to get back on track quicker. I regained the weight.. because I have not been consistent on this. I would log my food carefully... then had a bad day, and didn't write it down.. hence, another bad day, and then another bad day. [/b]Till before I knew it, one, or even 2 weeks would be bad days.
I lost weight because I stayed accountable. I would get on here close to everyday. I regained the weight because I slowed way down in doing that. I would get busy.. it would get too late in the day, etc etc.
And then I wonder why I can not get the scale to move. Its because I no longer have those habits in place.. The habits I need to change. Little habits, but those little habits add up.
I lost weight because I was active. This is one thing I am proud of, and this is a habit I have changed. I consistently go to the gym at least 4x a week.. I walk a lot.
So .. ha.. I know I have done and said this so many times ... its a new start. But I am keeping this post in writing to remind myself... why I can be successful again. It will not happen overnite.. but with time, I can get back and lose those stubborn 20 pounds.It took me over 10 months to lose those 38 pounds. The reason it worked was because I followed what I should do. So ... time to get back to that!!
So, JFT, Monday, August 12
1. log all food
2. concentrate on water.
3. No snacking, except for maybe a small bowl of popcorn tonite. THen drink water
4. get back on here tomorrow.. be accountable.
5. Keep a positive attitude. Eating does not help with emotions. Eating should be for nourishment, not for blocking out emotions. Feel the emotions
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Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 5 pm, or earlier if we take FIL. None of the same foods at dinner as at lunch. Can still have my dose of metamusal.
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more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 8/12/24 (today)✔️
1) No desserts ok today (last 8/7), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.✔️
2) None of DH's stash ok today (including chocolate truffles, candy, chocolate raisins, peeps, ice cream, fruit rolls, Bobo cakes, South Forty bars).✔️
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 8/6)✔️
4) Don't weigh again until 8/12✔️
5) No hard cheese ok today, any type. (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 8/9). 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.), unless it's my dessert as per #1. (last 4/21) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)✔️
7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 7/11) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans. ✔️
8) No vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 8/4)✔️
9) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 8/4)✔️Didn't eat today.
11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 8/9)✔️
12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)✔️
13) Harvest Snaps(22-30 pieces) ok today. (last 8/10)✔️
14) Don't eat more that 600 calories at lunch today.✔️
15) No real butter today, unless in cooking.. Can have at restaurants.✔️
Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.
JFT for 8/12/24 (today)✔️
1) No desserts ok today (last 8/7), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.
2) None of DH's stash ok today (including chocolate truffles, candy, chocolate raisins, peeps, ice cream, fruit rolls, Bobo cakes, South Forty bars).
3) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 8/6)
4) Don't weigh again until 8/12
5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese ok today, any type. (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 8/9). 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.), unless it's my dessert as per #1. (last 4/21) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 7/11) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans.
8) No vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 8/4)
9) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 8/4)
11) No bakers chocolate ok today. (last 8/12)
12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)
13) No Harvest Snaps(22-30 pieces) ok today. (last 8/12)
14) Don't eat more that 600 calories at lunch today.
15) No real butter today, unless in cooking.. Can have at restaurants.================== 4DW started =============
4DWs (4 Day Wins) are here, in a shared file:
Sample
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hrtqbsOInIWeA9sl8FLnEv-ignY21p8m/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=108259155343870939869&rtpof=true&sd=true
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Really need to focus on making better food choices tomorrow. My tummy is not pleased with me tonight. Too much sugar and carbs.Trying not to beat myself up too bad and just move forward.
In other news, I published Book #6 today! If I could be allowed a brief moment of self-promotion…it’s on Amazon if anyone wants to check it out. Or tell your fantasy-loving friends about it 😊
https://a.co/d/eJeS9OZ4 -
My goal today is to not eat outside food - no restaurant or storebought food.2
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So, JFT, Monday, August 12
1. log all food
2. concentrate on water.
3. No snacking, except for maybe a small bowl of popcorn tonite. THen drink water
4. get back on here tomorrow.. be accountable.
5. Keep a positive attitude. Eating does not help with emotions. Eating should be for nourishment, not for blocking out emotions. Feel the emotions
Days of no snacking in the evening, starting 8/12
Had a good day yesterday. I do well all day.. its the evening that gets me. So last nite, right after dinner, I filled a tall glass with water and carried it with me. No ice.. and I found I drank it faster and drank more when it was just tap water.
So I'm going to count my days of no snacking.. and aiming to get through the rest of this month with no snacking.
JFT, Tues, 8/13
1. Log all food
2. concentrate on water
3. no snacking.. aiming for day 2
4. clean house
5. keep positive attitude... eating does not help with emotions..
6. remind myself daily of how I lost weight.. how I gained it back. Do the things that worked to lose weight.. .I did it once, I can do it again.
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pridesabtch wrote: »
JFT Monday
- Work by 8:00
- Work on presentations for the new CEO
- Work on poster board for R&D
- Meetings in the afternoon
- Home by 4:30
- Nap
- Trivia
- Home
- Bed
Tuesday... 2nd Monday... Lots of meetings this morning and none very pleasant. Company is making cuts here and there, including personnel. Everyone is on edge. Going to mom's after work then going with V to get our nails done one last time before we take her to school tomorrow. Hopefully she is packing at least a little today. After nails, going to a going away party for one of Tim's co-ops. Really not feeling it today, but she is a sweet kid.
JFT Tuesday
- Stop and get doughnuts
- Work by 7:45
- Meetings starting at 8:00
- More working on presentations
- More meetings
- Mom's by 4:00
- Nails by 5:00
- Party @ 6:00
- Home by 9:00
- Load V's stuff
- Bed once we load vehicles
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more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 8/13/24 (today)✔️
1) No desserts ok today (last 8/7), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.
2) None of DH's stash ok today (including chocolate truffles, candy, chocolate raisins, peeps, ice cream, fruit rolls, Bobo cakes, South Forty bars).
3) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 8/6)
4) Don't weigh again until 8/15
5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese ok today, any type. (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 8/9). 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.), unless it's my dessert as per #1. (last 4/21) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 7/11) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans.
8) No vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 8/4)
9) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 8/4)
11) No bakers chocolate ok today. (last 8/12)
12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)
13) No Harvest Snaps(22-30 pieces) ok today. (last 8/12)
14) Don't eat more that 600 calories at lunch today.
15) No real butter today, unless in cooking.. Can have at restaurants.
Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.================== 4DW started =============
4DWs (4 Day Wins) are here, in a shared file:
Sample
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hrtqbsOInIWeA9sl8FLnEv-ignY21p8m/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=108259155343870939869&rtpof=true&sd=true
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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.1
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JFT for 8/13/24 (today)✔️more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 8/13/24 (today)✔️
1) No desserts ok today (last 8/7), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.✔️
2) None of DH's stash ok today (including chocolate truffles, candy, chocolate raisins, peeps, ice cream, fruit rolls, Bobo cakes, South Forty bars).✔️
3) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 8/6)✔️
4) Don't weigh again until 8/15✔️
5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese ok today, any type. (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 8/9). 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.), unless it's my dessert as per #1. (last 4/21) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)✔️
7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 7/11) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans. ✔️
8) No vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 8/4)✔️
9) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 8/4)✔️Didn't eat today.
11) No bakers chocolate ok today. (last 8/12)✔️
12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)✔️
13) No Harvest Snaps(22-30 pieces) ok today. (last 8/12)✔️
14) Don't eat more that 600 calories at lunch today.✔️
15) No real butter today, unless in cooking.. Can have at restaurants.✔️
1) No desserts ok today (last 8/7), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.
2) None of DH's stash ok today (including chocolate truffles, candy, chocolate raisins, peeps, ice cream, fruit rolls, Bobo cakes, South Forty bars).
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 8/13)
4) Don't weigh again until 8/15
5) No hard cheese ok today, any type. (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 8/13). 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.), unless it's my dessert as per #1. (last 4/21) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 7/11) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans.
8) No vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 8/4)
9) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 8/4)
11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 8/12)
12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)
13) Harvest Snaps(22-30 pieces) ok today. (last 8/12)
14) Don't eat more that 600 calories at lunch today.
15) No real butter today, unless in cooking.. Can have at restaurants.
16) Can have turkey patties today.================== 4DW started =============
4DWs (4 Day Wins) are here, in a shared file:
Sample
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hrtqbsOInIWeA9sl8FLnEv-ignY21p8m/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=108259155343870939869&rtpof=true&sd=true
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JFT, 8/13
No outside food ✔️
Today's goal - repeat yesterday1
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