JUST FOR TODAY--One Day at a Time--Daily Commitment Thread for 2022

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  • Janele0627
    Janele0627 Posts: 231 Member
    Janele0627 wrote: »
    JFT 01/09
    - Up by 7:30 X 8:30
    - Vitamins ✓
    - 10,000 steps X
    - 64 oz of water ✓
    - Log everything X Did good until late night snacks
    - 30 min of yoga ✓
    JFT 01/10
    - Up by 8
    - Vitamins
    - 64 oz of water
    - 20 min of cardio
    - Log everything
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,470 Member
    edited January 2022
    Went missing for the weekend from JFT and MFP. No logging food and no workouts. Just too much going on but I'm back.

    JFT M 1/10
    1) Remain calm ~ things will work out ~ keep praying
    2) Treadmill before work 3.16 miles :smiley: happy me
    3) Move hourly / stairs breaks
    4) Supper ~ fish out of freezer at lunch? / net calories zero / 112 oz. water
    5) Call mom in evening / place citrus order / balance bank accts / update budget s/s / wash dishes / clean toilets / organize clothes for workplace lunchtime hike on Tues. / prep lunch / another ta-da?
    6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / Calm app / 5:50 alarm (treadmill before work)

    Thanks for the support, my JFTers! Work issues for myself are easing, and surprisingly (to me anyway) I have full support from my asst. manager & manager (that's not a given where I work) vs. operations management. Of course, now I wait again until the deadline extension for OGC & Compliance to respond, but that should resolve the differing opinions one way or another.

    Hubby's work issues probably won't get resolved, but did push him to making the determination that he is done with this job in 3 weeks. We had been talking about it, and he had vague plans to quit sometime after his 62nd bday in late January, or switching to part-time, but nothing definite. Now it will be definite. He has been training online with 3D software to hopefully generate income, I have faith in him, and we'll be fine. We had good talks this weekend, some financial research on both our parts, and we know this is the right thing to do.

    I also spent the weekend packing up Christmas decorations. Sat. was taking down both trees (one real). Since all the ornaments are mine from years of collecting, hubby leaves me to it. I don't mind; he watched & commented that I enjoy this part almost as much as putting stuff up. True: I was telling him the backstory for many items & the memories attached are very precious to me. He helped get lights off and real tree out to curb. Then I spent rest of the weekend packing up multiple nativities, other decorations, and light cleaning. Almost done, just have several more nativities in non-main rooms.

    About me: Carmela
    Height 5'4"
    64 yrs old
    Reside in Green Bay, WI, USA

    2022 Goals: mainly updates from the last two years
    1) Weight 150#
    2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
    3) Post weekly weigh-in on JFT 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.
    4) Take measurements & log on MFP every month end
    5) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x) ~ mostly walking dog, treadmill in winter, but include weights/my home version of circuit & other x-training
    6) Participate in race or challenge events hopefully fewer virtual this year ~
    • started MapMyWalk app You Vs. the Year 1,022km challenge on Jan. 1
    • registered for Frenzy on the Fox 5K on 1.21.22
    • registered for Seroogy's Valentine 5K on 2.5.22
    • will register for Bellin 10K on 6.11.22 ~ first time in person since 2019
    • will register for Packers 5K when July details announced
    • will register for Bellin Women's Pink Pumpkin 5K when Oct. details announced
    • will register for Run for the Hill of It (trail) 5K when Oct. details announced
    • watch for other events to add
    7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together ~ excellent goal last two years to be continued
    8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states) ~ keeping this goal as well
    9) Continue to declutter bedroom, home office, former work from home space (a/k/a dining room) and basement

    Word for 2022: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,470 Member
    Weekly Weigh-In = When I'm active I eat back calories. My weaknesses: I love food... my sweet tooth, especially chocolate... portion control... FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I track daily on a separate app (helps me visualize). My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale. No goal dates set ~ this is not a diet but my lifestyle.

    Age 64, 5'4" (have permanently lost half inch ~ bummer)
    GW #1: 150 in a livable way = It's. Not. A. Diet.
    GW #2: 145 normal BMI
    UG (need to be realistic): maintain 150

    11/5/15 = 195.0 joined MFP with no real plan except It's. Not. A. Diet.
    1/10/17 = 185.5 clearly not a regular on MFP / joined JFT, best group ever! :smiley:
    5/31/17 = 180.5 two end of month celebrations / committed to posting weekly weigh-in
    06/03 = 177.5
    06/10 = 179.5 pre-10K spaghetti supper night before
    06/17 = 179.5 numerous meals away from home, several occasions w/ alcohol, happy no gain
    06/24 = 178.0 fluctuated during week, but ended ok
    07/01 = 176.0 Yay!!! Achieved June goal to stay <180
    07/08 = 177.5 oops
    07/15 = 176.5
    07/22 = 175.0
    07/29 = 174.0 saw at least one daily w-i below 174
    08/05 = 174.5 dined out for Girls Day Out & ate Dad's cooking & baking
    08/12 = 173.5 scale flirted with even lower numbers on daily weigh-ins
    08/19 = 173.5 had couple of high calorie days
    08/26 = 172.0 kind of a surprise
    09/02/17 = 170.0 Woohoo! Officially overweight, not obese :smiley:
    09/09 = 171.5 backsliding, ack!
    09/16/17 = 169.5 yay, the middle number is a six!
    09/23 = 168.5 have lots challenges in upcoming week
    09/30 = 167.0 met Sept goal to stay under 170
    10/07 = 166.0
    10/14 = 166.5 dined out 2 days with adult beverages plus wine & cheesecake at spa
    10/21/17 = 166.5 dined out 2 days plus food day in office / no gain is good [joined Just Give Me 10 Days challenge (daily w/i)]
    10/28 = 164.5 very active week & watched CICO / reached October goal of 165
    11/04 = 163.0 wow, really surprised at this, daily fluctuations very up and down this week
    11/11 = 164.5 this is temporary b/c very high sodium yesterday
    11/18 = 162.0 big surprise, especially b/c I weigh myself daily and didn't see this all week
    11/25 = 163.0 no surprise after 2 no-logging-food days (parade day and Thanksgiving), just glad not worse
    12/02 = 161.0 Jingle Bell 5K day / 44:37 chip time & ave. pace 14:22 & very happy!
    12/09/17 = 158.5 first time in 10 years my weight is 1-5-anything! :D
    12/16 = 158.0 no work parties or food days & stuck with CICO
    12/23 = 157.5 no "workouts" but shoveled snow & snowshoed, busy with Christmas preparations
    12/30 = 159.0 Christmas Day no food/beverages logged
    01/06/18 = 159.0 New Year's Eve hubby & I splurged on treats & beverages (at home), and I did not log...totally worth it!
    01/13 = 157.0 big surprise! Yesterday evening, walked in Frenzy on the Fox 5K in 47:26 & pace 15:19. Very happy with my time, wore layers of clothes in 10 degrees & NNW 12 mph wind, fun event.
    01/20 = 156.5
    01/27 = 156.5 maintaining / not a bad thing
    02/03 = sick / no weigh in
    02/10 = 152.5 unhealthy loss due to illness / I know weight will go back up & I'm totally fine with that
    02/17/18 = 153.0 thrilled with annual physical on 2/15/18: BP 110/68, pulse 64 and BMI 26.14 :star:
    02/24 = 154.0 little out of control last week, but at goal for the month
    03/03 = 155.5 oops / still lower than before I was sick
    03/10 = 153.5 back on track
    03/17 = 152.5
    03/24 = 153.0 evening snacks & two days straight of 8 hr seminars (+ lots of sitting)
    03/31 = 153.5 pre-10K spaghetti supper night before / Badger State Brewing 10K 1:30:28.82 and average pace 14:35 :smiley:
    04/07 = 154.5 ack ~ ate Easter candy most evenings
    04/14 = 153.5 Day 1 of record-setting blizzard ~ yuck! Followed by day 2 of blizzard, then snow day (no work / still shoveling & plowing) on Monday ~ in APRIL ~ yikes! :p
    04/21 = 153.5 after such weird week & daily weight fluctuations, happy to maintain
    04/28 = 152.0
    05/05 = 153.5 kinda stalled three months + feeling hungry more often ~ since w/i 10# of goal, changed MFP setting to lose 1/2 lb. per week & see how it goes
    05/12 = 153.5 ok with this ~ think changing my MFP setting, and having more net calories to play with, is agreeing with me ~ I'm not so hungry all the time
    05/19 = 154.0 drinks (2 margaritas) & dinner w/ BFF night before + enjoyed everything!
    05/26/18 = 153.0 Health Risk Assessment 5/15/18 ~ BMI 25.6 :star:
    06/02 = 153.0 basically in maintenance for now ~ I'll take it!
    06/09 = 152.5 Bellin Run 10K 1:28:12 split time 45:03 ave. pace 14:12 ~ beat goal of < 1:30 :star:
    06/16/18 = 152.0 lowest weight all year :smiley:
    06/23 = 156.0 end of vacation week & lots of eating out
    06/30 = 155.5
    07/07 = 156.0 post-vacation w/i net calories not. so. much. Ack!
    07/14 = 154.5 prelogging & sticking w/ plan helps
    07/21 = 154.5 Packers 5K 44:50 ave pace 14:26 min/mile ~ beat goal < 45:00 :star:
    07/28 = 157.5 peanut M&M attacks (eek) + dinner out w/ SIL/niece (yum!) + staff luncheon (ick)
    08/03 = 155.5 started Evening Snack Challenge on JFT
    08/11 = 158.0 stressful week (job crap ~ hubby's & my own) >:) , Chinese buffet 1 evening & Feast with the Beasts (so worth it!)
    08/18 = 157.5 saw 156.0 during week ~ evening snack challenge not. so. good.
    08/25 = 156.0 prelogged as much as possible & CICO getting better
    09/01 = 154.5 included Taste on Broadway & office relocation so packing & moving boxes ~ very pleased
    09/08 = 157.5 too many office bday indulgences / City Stadium 5K for Veterans 44:27 & ave. pace 14:16 ~ beat goal of < 44:30 :star:
    09/15 = 156.0
    09/22 = 155.5 maybe lower if not for Pizza Ranch prairie pizza & wine at BFF's the night before
    09/29 = 154.0
    10/06 = 155.0 may include water retention in muscles b/c resumed home version of weights & circuit-training day before
    10/13 = 157.0 birthday treats & adult beverages / walked in Run for the Hill of It 5K in 48:13 pace 15:32 & hill 2:01 ~ beat both time (part unpaved trail with sloppy conditions due to 5" rain over preceding week) & hill (finish is UP a steep sledding hill) from last year :star: and learned only 25 out of 267 participants finished the hill < 1 min.
    10/20 = 155.0
    10/27 = 158.0 oops... lots of leaf-raking the evening before + too. much. snacking.
    11/03 = 156.5 better planning / stopped evening snacking (mostly)
    11/10 = 156.0 basically stuck in maintenance mode ~ not the worst thing
    11/17 = 157.0
    11/24 = 159.5 Thanksgiving week & paid time off with hubby ~ def going in wrong direction ~ oops
    12/01 = 157.5 Jingle Bell 5K 45:38 & ave. pace 14:42 ~ not bad
    12/08 = 157.0
    12/15 = 156.5 clearly in maintenance mode all year ~ not exactly the plan but I'm ok with this for now ~ really happy to stay 1-5-anything
    12/22 = 155.5 surprised by this ~ maybe due to much later than normal weigh-in (late start to the day)
    12/29/18 = 159.5 and happy I stayed 1-5-anything over holidays & vacation days at home
    01/05/19 = 157.5
    01/12 = 158.0 Frenzy on the Fox 5K 1/11 with friends ~ not timed / MapMyWalk 54:19
    01/19 = 158.0 maintained even with evening snacking & skipped workouts
    01/26 = 157.5
    02/02 = 158.5 hubby's traditional bday dinner + leftovers + evening snacking ~ oops
    02/09 = 158.5 ok with no gain / Seroogy's Valentine 5K 48:34:89 & ave. pace 15:89 in below zero temps & icy mile 2
    02/16 = 158.0
    02/23 = 160.0 oops... deserved, net cals & sodium def red prior 3 days. Annual physical 2/26 159.6 fully clothed.
    03/02 = 159.5
    03/09 = 157.5
    03/16 = 158.0 feeling unwell & no workouts all week
    03/23 = 157.5 finally feeling better
    03/31 = 160.5 posting Sun. month end w/i ~ too many days, net calories RED. Badger State Brewing 10K 3/30 in 1:28:14 & ave. pace 14:12 and beat goal < 1:30 :star:
    04/06 = 160.0 saw 158.5 during week
    04/13 = 159.5
    Hiatus from MFP 4/17 - 4/29 (Easter 4/21)
    05/04 = 161.5 logging again starting 4/30
    05/11 = 163.0 ack
    05/18 = 163.0 no gain
    05/25 = 163.0 could be worse
    06/01 = 162.0
    06/08 = 162.0 pre-race spaghetti night before / Bellin Run 10K 1:29:54 split 44:13 ave. pace 14:29
    06/15 = 164.0 ate at fast food, cafe (brunch), pub (happy hour), seminar (lunch), dinner at BFF's (sangria)
    06/22 = 162.5 better eating & tracking
    06/29 = 163.5 two days of conference food
    07/06 = 162.5
    07/13 = 163.5 two out-of-town family parties + diner food + drinks/dinner at Mexican restaurant
    07/20 = 166.0 cousin's funeral luncheon (one whole table w/ family desserts) + restaurant week lunch w/ hubby + pizza supper w/ hubby
    07/27 = 165.0
    08/03 = 164.5 happy to see any loss at all... I am the tortoise :D
    08/10 = 167.5 high sodium & emotional eating
    08/17 = 167.5
    08/24 = 165.5
    08/31 = 169.5 staycation week & ate whatever I wanted
    09/07 = 167.0 flushed sodium & water weight / City Stadium 5K for Veterans 45:12 (goal < 45:00) & ave. pace 14:33
    09/14 = 166.5
    09/21 = 166.0
    09/27 = 165.5
    10/05 = 167.5 pre-race food ~ Pink Pumpkin 5K 44:06 :star: (goal < 45:00) & ave. pace 14:12
    10/12 = 165.5 eating back on track ~ Run for the Hill of It 5K (trail event) 48:06 & hill 1:58 :star: (goal < 2 min.)
    10/19 = 165.5
    10/26 = 165.0 slowly but surely... my lifestyle is NOT a diet :D
    11/02 = 165.5 Maru & Jack's party / food night before
    11/09 = 164.5 few days of staying at zero net calories works!
    11/16 = 165.0 rare Fri. night dinner date w/ hubby at local cafe ~ totally worth it!
    11/23 = 166.0 wrong way again
    11/30 = 168.0 ACK!!!
    12/07 = 165.5 sick several days & painful sore throat will do that
    12/14 = 167.0 on prednisone & ate to quell nausea
    12/21 = 165.5
    12/28/19 = 168.5 spent 75% of 2019 in 160s... not the plan :p
    01/04/20 = stomach flu 1/4 - 1/5 & slow recovery 1/6 - 1/7 ~ lost unhealthy amount of weight quickly
    01/11 = 164.5 Fri. evening Frenzy on the Fox 5K 49:36 ave. pace 15:29
    01/18 = 164.5 managed to maintain weight lost while sick
    01/25 = 166.0 expected (some high sodium days)
    02/01 = 166.0 bday celebrations (hubby's, mom's, co-worker's) + evening snacking
    02/08 = 166.5 pre-race carb-loading / Seroogy's Valentine 5K 46:26.7 ave. pace 14:47 :star:
    02/15 = 166.0
    02/22 = 167.0 not sure about accuracy of exercise calories logged this week
    02/29 = 165.0 yay
    3/2/20 Dr. B recommended getting my weight back down for relief of mild arthritis in both my knees. Another incentive.
    03/07 = 165.5 several very red days ~ oops
    03/14 = 164.5 conscientiously logging food helps
    03/21 = 162.5 stressed out & not feeling like eating (apparently I emotional eat only when bored, lonely or sad)
    03/28 = 162.0 work at home since 3/20/20, eating (mostly) healthy to stay healthy & walked 27.62 miles w/ dog
    04/04 = 161.5 walked virtual Badger State Brewing 10K on 4/2/20 1:44:16 ave. pace 16:33 [not my usual race pace but I never walk race events with my dog & no other participants ~ happy me]
    04/11 = 162.0 several evening snack attacks of peanut M&Ms
    04/18 = 162.5 inching back up ~ Easter dinner + chocolate + high sodium meals of scalloped potatoes/ham + pea soup w/ ham
    04/25 = 162.0 happy to be inching back down
    05/02 = 162.0 saw 161 during week ~ yay
    05/09 = 163.5 comfort eating + rest days Thurs. AND Fri. ~ oops
    05/16 = 164.0 wrong direction ~ need to get a grip! Virtual #RonaRunOff w/ dog 5.08 mi in 1:23:15 ave. pace 16:23. Event miles of each participant will be aggregated at the end of May and, for every 50 miles, a pair of shoes will be donated to an area healthcare or janitorial worker. I had the opportunity to nominate my hubby for the shoes. I hope he gets selected!
    05/23 = 163.0
    05/30 = 162.5
    06/06 = 164.0 emotional eating + unhealthy evening snacking / walked virtual Bellin Run 10K w/ dog 1:41:03 ave. pace 16:14
    06/13 = 162.5 healthier farmers market eating & limited evening snacks
    06/20 = 163.0
    06/27 = 162.5
    07/04 = 162.0
    07/11 = 162.5
    07/18 = 162.0 changed MFP to lightly active
    07/25 = 161.5 really happy b/c after high sodium day
    08/01 = 161.5 after high sodium days (saw 161.0 2X during week ~ yay)
    08/08 = 161.5 hanging in there (saw 160.5 1X during week)
    08/15 = 161.0 niece's wedding day
    08/22 = 160.0 YAY
    08/29 = 165.0 staycation week ate take out & 2 day trips/restaurants ~ oops & I don't care. Walked Hope Isn't Canceled Virtual 10K with dog 1:43:10 ave. pace 16:36
    09/05 = 161.5 big sodium flush
    09/12 = 161.0 back on track
    09/19 = 162.5 ugh ~ high sodium week
    09/26 = 161.0 better / virtual Packers 5K w/ dog 52:23 ave. pace 16:41
    10/03 = 160.5 slow & steady
    10/09 = 160.5 w-i one day early (before bday splurges) / virtual Bellin Women's 5K w/ dog 52:55 ave. pace 16:57 on 10/10/20
    10/17 = 160.0 take that, bday indulges! / virtual Run for the Hill of It 5K (no finish up steep sledding hill this year) w/ dog in 50:35 ave. pace 16:16
    10/24 = 161.0 lack of meal planning & stupid snacking
    10/31 = 159.0 WAHOO!!! long time coming
    11/07 = 159.0 after Halloween candy splurge & apple crisp, I'm happy
    11/14 = 158.5
    11/21 = 159.0
    11/28 = 161.5 oops ~ Thanksgiving & long weekend / home edition Turkey Trot 2 mi w/ dog 11.26.20
    12/05 = 160.0 back on track
    12/12 = 159.5 virtual Jingle Bell 5K (actually 3.86 miles due to stupid RunGo app failures) 1:08:46 with dog
    12/19/20 = 159.5 ~ 50.37 miles 12.17.20 in 50 Mile Frenzy 11.27.20 - 1.15.21 (replaced Frenzy on the Fox for Jan. 2021)
    12/26/20 = 162.5
    01/02/21 = 163.5 holiday eating & drinking :p
    01/09/21 = 162.0
    01/16/21 = 161.5 slow & steady / submitted 50 Mile Frenzy log 11.27.20 - 1.15.21 walked total of 97.44 miles (some on treadmill)
    01/23/21 = 162.0 lack of meal planning
    01/30/21 = 164.5 high stress (BIL died), comfort eating & high sodium
    02/06/21 = 163.5
    02/13/21 = 164.0 F-it wk #1
    02/20/21 = 164.5 F-it wk #2
    02/28/21 = 167.0 F-it wk #3 ack!
    03/06/21 = 166.0 slowly getting back on track
    03/13/21 = 167.5 cataract & refractive surgeries on 3/8 & 3/11, very sedentary & several restaurant take outs
    03/20/21 = 166.5
    03/27/21 = 166.0
    04/03/21 = 167.5 net calories way too red & high sodium ~ need to quit comfort eating & evening snacking
    04/10/21 = 168.0 week of eating leftover Easter ham & chocolate
    04/17/21 = 169.0
    04/24/21 = 168.5 baby steps
    05/01/21 = 170.5
    05/08/21 = 170.0
    05/15/21 = 171.5
    05/22/21 = 169.0
    05/29/21 = 171.5 May was not a good month for me; 10-day hiatus from MFP. Restarted logging 6.1.21.
    06/05/21 = 171.0
    06/12/21 = 172.5 this is ridiculous... June is worse than May
    06/19/21 = 171.5 needed to do something so reset weekly goal on MFP
    06/26/21 = 173.0 stressful week (mom's knee surgery Mon.) & only 2 workouts
    07/03/21 = 173.5
    07/10/21 = 173.0 workouts not consistent (somewhat weather related)
    07/17/21 = 174.0 have been bumping along on the struggle bus, hopefully getting that out of my system
    07/24/21 = 174.5 Packers 5K in person 48.36 ave. pace 15.39 :star:
    07/31/21 = 173.5 remembered to take & log monthly measurements ~ now to improve
    08/07/21 = 174.5 two restaurant dinners, two evenings w/ beer, excess snacking ~ could've been worse
    08/14/21 = 174.5 at least no gain
    08/21/21 = 173.5 17th wedding anniversary & start of vacation
    08/28/21 = 176.5 lots of eating out & adult beverages & no regrets
    09/04/21 = 176.0 first family picnic in two years
    09/11/21 = 176.0
    09/18/21 = 176.0 not loving this trend since vacation but better than gaining
    09/25/21 = 175.5 any downward trend is good, no matter how small
    10/02/21 = 175.0 Pink Pumpkin 5K in person 47:34 ave. pace 15:19 & 2nd half 14:48 ave. pace :star:
    10/09/21 = 175.0 carb loaded before race / Run for Hill of It (trail) 5K in person 52:10.2 ave. pace 16:48 & hill climb 1:44 :star:
    10/16/21 = 174.5 better nutrition analysis & some dietary changes, more accurate logging
    10/23/21 = 173.5 tracking more accurately works LOL
    10/30/21 = 175.0 two days of seminar food
    11/06/21 = 174.0 want a medal in my virtual challenge ~ 33.5 miles this week
    11/13/21 = 172.0 better tracking, nutrition & less sodium (some days) plus 29.51 miles this week ~ only 37.24 miles by 11/25 to a medal
    11/20/21 = 170.5 at beginning of Nov. I started daily weigh-ins and tracking in separate app for visual feedback, after break of several years from daily tracking... seems to be helping me stay on target better ~ after dog walk this morning only 8.71 miles left to medal goal
    11/27/21 = 174.0 Thanksgiving & hubby home all week, fast food, Chinese buffet... oops. Titletown Virtual Shoreline Challenge (June 12 to Nov. 25) my total mileage 460.08 is 2X distance from Gills Rock to Pleasant Prairie & I qualify for a medal 🏅 :star:
    12/04/21 = 171.5 system flushed, helped by less sodium, plenty of water & regular workouts
    12/11/21 = 170.0 net cals & sodium lower, keeping eye on protein & fiber, drinking water
    12/18/21 = 170.5 middle of Dec, fine to maintain
    12/25/21 = 170.0
    12/31/21 = 171.0 gained instead of lost in 2021... oops
    01/08/22 = 171.5 still have Christmas treats around

    “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

    Today: Smile ~ Laugh ~ Be Kind ~ <3 ~ Eat Well ~ Be Active
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,060 Member
    It's been about 2 years, but I finally dug out my spiralizer and made myself Courghetti for tea!
    Courghetti Bolognese 🙂
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    Still here! Quietly following along. My daily goals have been. 1. Take no *kitten* and 2. Do no harm.

    My portion sizes have become much more normal. I've been drinking more water. I've been speaking more kindly to myself and others.

    Just for today I will continue to persevere!

  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,034 Member
    edited January 2022
    ❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️
    ❄️⛄️JANUARY 2022 ⛄️❄️
    ❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️
    Life Affirmations
    🔹WOTY - CONSOLIDATE
    🔹I am in tune with my dreams
    🔹I know what is right for me
    🔹I will pursue my dreams and greatest passion
    🔹I live in congruence with my authentic self
    🔹I am mindful
    🔹I am creative every day
    🔹I foster positivity
    🔹I am compassionate
    Keep your chin up!
    Turning up is the ultimate success!
    Personal Stats:
    • Name: Terri
    • Age: 75
    • Height: 5'2"
    • SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
    • Joined MFP: Jan 2015
    • 1st Goal: 190 Sept 2015
    • UGW: 145
    • 01 Aug 2019: 170.1
    [*] 31 Dec 2019: 151.2
    [*] 31 Dec 2020: 145.6
    [*] Total weight loss: 81.4 lbs
    [*] (30 Dec 2021: 138.6 - Total Loss: 87 lbs)
    [*] 3 Jan 2022: 138.9
    [*] 8 Jan 2022: 135.8 - TL: 91.2

    January Daily Habits: Week 2
    Sat: ✅ Sun: ✅ Mon: ✅
    Tue: Wed: Thu: Fri:
    1. Weight < 145: ✅3/7 (I weigh each morning after ablutions)
    2. Reduce Fat%: ✅ 29.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2 23.4 21%
    3. Increase Muscle%: ✅ 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7: 30.9: 31.8
    4. Calories in the green ✅3/7
    5. Steps > 7500 ✅ 3/7
    6. Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily✅3/7
    7. Active hours > 6 daily ✅3/7
    8. 11pm shutdown of devices✅3/7
    9. Cleanup sweep of ground floor rooms✅3/7
    10. after making bed > 10 minutes of flex✅3/7

    Positive intentions for Sun 9:
    • Meditation 👌🏻
    • Daily Flex👌🏻
    • Family Skype👌🏻
    • jigsaw👌🏻: crochet:
    • Daily Chores👌🏻
    • Self Care👌🏻
    Positive intentions for Mon 10:
    • Meditation 👌🏻
    • Daily Flex👌🏻
    • Declutter downstairs wardrobe 👌🏻
    • jigsaw: croche👌🏻t:
    • Daily Chores👌🏻
    • Self Care👌🏻

    Positive intentions for Tues 11:
    • Meditation
    • Daily Flex
    • Craft Group Meeting
    • jigsaw: crochet:
    • Daily Chores
    • Self Care

    Hooray! Hubs has offered to help me with decluttering our lives. We made a great start in the downstairs wardrobe today.

    Terri 🦄
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,560 Member
    Hour commitment - I won’t eat again until after 5 pm, except for my dose of metamusal.
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    Hi all. I’ve been hungry this evening as I had to stay late at work. But I’ve made sure most of the grazing has been fruit or veg like raw carrots and I’ve ended the day under goal.

    I was mulling doing a 6:30am gym class tomorrow before work but I’ve decided to wait until we are more into the swing of the new term. It’s always quite rushed getting out on time and it is worse if I’m running late after a class. I don’t want to put my kids under extra pressure while they are still adjusting to dragging themselves out of bed in the morning! So I will hop on the treadmill at home again tomorrow.

    Sending good wishes @cschmitz110515 - you sound like you are being a great support for your husband. Hope things work out.

    @AJB1014 - being kind to yourself and persevering is half the battle!

    @terryrichardson1 - inspiring reading as ever.

    Hope everyone else is doing well. I remember Hannah well and hope she is ok.

    Monday goals recap:
    Morning run ✅ 2m
    Pack soup and yoghurt ✅
    Walk kids to school ✅
    Print off new maths sheets on arrival ✅
    Catch up with M and B re child referral ✅
    Marking at lunchtime ✅
    Leave by 4:30 ❌😔
    Stay within calorie goal✅
    Water✅
    Book class for Tuesday am? ❌
    Early night ✅

    Tuesday goals:
    Morning run
    Walk kids to school
    Send parent email
    Marking at lunchtime
    Staff meeting
    Stay within calorie goal
    Water
    Draft email with P re swimming
    Early night

  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,560 Member
    more_freggies76 wrote: »
    JFT for 1/10 (today): ✔️
    1) No dessert today unless I want sugar free or no sugar added (last 1/9).✔️
    2) No peanut butter today (last 1/9)✔️
    3) Don't weigh again until Monday, 1/10✔️
    4) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/9)✔️
    5) Starting to allow honey again, but not everyday. No honey today (1-2 Tbsp). (last - 12/13)✔️
    6) No peanuts today & No pistachios today; walnuts & almonds ok, up to 1 serving of nut gift today✔️
    7) 1 serving dried apricots ok today. (last 12/13) ✔️
    8) None of DH's treats today.✔️
    9) No turkey jerky today.✔️
    10) No turkey Vienna sausage today including the turkey Kielbasa✔️

    JFT for 1/11 (tomorrow): ✔️
    1) No dessert today unless I want sugar free or no sugar added (last 1/9).
    2) No peanut butter today (last 1/9)
    3) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 1/13
    4) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/9)
    5) Starting to allow honey again, but not everyday. No honey today (1-2 Tbsp). (last - 12/13)
    6) No peanuts today & No pistachios today; walnuts & almonds ok, none of nut gift today
    7) 1 serving dried apricots ok today. (last 1/10)
    8) None of DH's treats today.
    9) No turkey jerky today.
    10) No turkey Vienna sausage today including the turkey Kielbasa

    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.

  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,568 Member
    edited January 2022
    JFT Tuesday
    1. Tea! Check in on MFP. Breathing & stretching. TAKE GAMES.
    2. Before Class: Check in with LS: What to do about hiring AND SUPPORTING staff with a view to progress? Print questions for play. Check links in email. Think pink.
    3. English classes: Day 3; Day 1-2 catchups.
    4. SEL classes: Games. Hang posters?
    5. Online classes: Check roster. Join Classroom. Maybe play games?
    6. Planning: Blog post. Read Relentless. Duolingo lesson. Visit 5 students. Call 10 caregivers. Log!
    7. Afternoon: YMCA. Unload/reload dishwasher.
    8. Evening: Script meeting. Post on WD. Dinner: Leftovers. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! Chop celery. Update JFT.
    9. Bedtime: Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: crunches, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth.
    10. Upcoming: Wed/Sat livestreams. MH Monday check-in; Tough Question Tuesday; Whatever Wednesday AMA; Thankful Thursday. S&F script work. Clois. Theater 1/12. Dentist 5/12. Therapy 1/26 10A and 2/24 4P. Conf Thurs 1/13. Start planning Saturday Seven for 1/22 6 PM. Yoga at library 1/15 10:00; then volunteering. Need to patch the flamingo dress. Where are my patches? Call DFCS about Medicaid; call lawyer after. Pick up elliptical. The small bathroom needs to be cleaned. Load dishwasher S/T/R eves. Saturday pancake breakfast 8-11. Need to get OJ & milk; pancake supplies?

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    End of 2018: 189.2
    End of 2019: 196.4
    End of 2020: 187.4
    End of 2021: 194.4
    Today: 195.4

    Ongoing plans/ideas
    1. Purchases: Look for an "ugly Christmas sweater" and a long-haired doll at thrift stores. Practice French braiding. Go to used bookstore and look for GR purchase list.
    2. E2: Find a way to incorporate changing words from one part of speech to another. Students need to know how to review multiple sources and synthesize information in order to draw a conclusion. Need practice with the difference between transitions and overlapping (at end of paragraph - "another issue is Y" vs "there are other issues besides X"). Quit using "in conclusion" and "I believe" and other writing-about-my-writing phrases. Confusion between direct/indirect objects and prepositional phrases. Use the UDHR and the Declaration of Independence to study paraphrasing; use that to front-load Machiavelli and how to deal with challenging texts. Confusion between everyday / every day and similar constructions.
    3. E1: Need practice with quoting & paraphrasing sources, identifying claims that would need support, use of last names for reference, and capitalization practice (common/proper nouns, titles). Difficulty using possessive nouns in their own writing. Honors: practice subject/object pronouns (my friend and I / my friend and me). Poetry: Revise "Songs are Poetry" handouts.
    4. Curriculum Development: Writing mini-unit. Review scholarly research on 5PE. (I think I can have this as an intro to the research unit so that they also get exposure to how quotes are integrated and cited.) Parallel structure; use of emotional language, specific detail. Use "Write About a Pebble" lesson from Atwell. How long should each unit take? Do research on characteristics: curiosity, persistence, resilience, creativity, responsibility, optimism, courage, integrity, authenticity, leadership, self-awareness, humility, compassion - others? Include grammarly check on essays! Review assessments. What is the purpose for each unit? What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options. Write 1 reflection weekly; type one in Classroom by Weds. Copy-paste to discussion board for comments due Friday. Homework: Online journal Mon due Tue; Reflection Tue due Wed; C&P journal in class Wed; Comments Thu due Fri. Bonus if you are the first response; further bonus if you respond to comments on your post. Grammar practice Mon & Wed; quiz Fri. Unit plan for research (Idea for regular: comparing same story on sites with different biases).
    5. Professional Development: Write blog post weekly. Comment on 3 posts each week - Tu Th Sun? Check with PSC. Talk with Z about articles and/or conference proposals. Look into publishing and literacy doctoral programs.
    6. Medical: Dentist May 12. Oct 14 1p. PCP Apr 12 9:15. Therapy 1/26 10A and 2/24 4P. Ankle 9:30 2/7. PT 4p Mon/Fri
    7. Theater: Read play for discussion Jan 12 7P.
    8. House: Siding. Or perhaps bathroom floor. How to remove cement.
    9. Fun: Open beading on Thursdays. Coloring at library on Tuesday. Put jewelry away. Edney Hack Nights alt Weds. ASL? Spanish/Portuguese practice? Practice piano. ROL Secret Adversary. Buy bike rack for car.
    10. Volunteering ideas: Theater. Library. Animal shelter. Community Kitchen. Emerge Georgia training.
    11. Family: Book group. Dinners?
    12. Writing: Blog post: Running, Racism and Rum: Learning to Handle Discomfort. Fanfic: Create a scene list for the Batgirl story. Finish the cafe scene for the Titans story.
    13. Lifting: 15 squats, 15 deadlifts, 10 shoulder presses, 15 arm raises, 10 pushups, 30 crunches, 15 side lifts, 15 back kicks. Horse stance for 5 breaths, tree for 10 breaths each leg.
    14. Summer: Organize photos with the family. Write Clois. Write Stuffy and Friends. Create blog posts for video lessons.
    15. Other: Practice hair braiding with D. Remind D to ask his dad about the table and check with home repair contractors. 3 posts/week? Create test for MLA format. Create test for infographics and visual information. Remember that M does not like surprises! Check dates of classes and update semester plan. She Should Run vision statement. Update standards on board. When to change bulletin board? Indochino suit fitting - Atlanta or Nashville?

    WFTY: Focus. Shoot. I DID double-book. I wonder if I can leave the pancake breakfast a little early so I can get to yoga...
    2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence.
  • MrsHermit
    MrsHermit Posts: 195 Member
    Hi all, I'm still not up to doing JFT goals. I feel like crud. I think my body is taking this thing worse than my husband. He seems mostly over it. I am getting coughing fits, but have started to sleep in snatches so yay?

    @beachwalker99 Thank you for the nice words.
    @TerriRichardson112 Thanks for the kind words - yeah it seems like more people are getting 'glittered' lately. At least we got the mild one this time, right?

    @Janele0627 That's neat that you have a shop! I hope it goes well!

    @clicketykeys Good job on your first day back!

    @cschmitz110515 Sorry to hear about troubles with jobs (we had that here a bit ago) but it's good that you two are talking and working together. I think that makes a big difference.


    So basically group, participating in daily goals isn't happening, unless you count "just stop coughing and get better". I need to get packing!!!
    Sorry if I missed stuff, I am just too tired to catch up.
  • Outdoorsy_Canadian
    Outdoorsy_Canadian Posts: 54 Member
    JFT Monday Jan 10

    • Getting use to my new CPAP mask. It’s WAY more comfy.
    • Happy that I got a few organizing projects done this weekend. Trying to work on small projects instead of tackling everything at once.
    • Ordered a new industrial shelf for the den from Amazon. Can't wait to get them.
    • Failing at getting the important things done on my daily list 🥲. Just so tired when I get home and finish dinner.

    1. 🍫 NLS ❌
    2. 💪Work out❌
    3. 💧H20 ✅
    4. 💤Sleep (7+) ✅
    5. 🏚Organize or clean ❌
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,725 Member
    JFT - January 9
    Log all Food - 🙂
    1.5 L of water - 🙂
    Gratitude journal - 👿
    Exercises - 😕 no but I was active all day
    Log into JFT. - 🙂

    JFT - January 10
    Log all Food
    1.5 L of water
    Gratitude journal
    Exercises
    Log into JFT

    Will have to catch up tomorrow night
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 941 Member
    @MrsHermit I hope you feel better soon, and can get back to your packing. Just before lockdown I packed by myself for a DIY move. 25 years of family home to pack/give away. It took ages! Will you be building your own house on your plot of land?

    @AJB1014 lovely to "see" you back again.

    @beachwalker99 that's a very impressive model. I think that's the first time I've seen a lego project as a goal, love it!

    @Faebert I understand the pressures of being a single parent. Looks to me that you're doing really well though. I too tried to find a gas/electric deal at the weekend, everything on offer was over 50% more expensive so ended up doing nothing. Glad your cat is recovering.

    @MLHC1 you have so much on, I think you're doing great with the amount you're accomplishing.

    @mytime6630 I hope your back heals up soon.

    @cschmitz110515 good to hear that you and hubby have made positive decisions regarding work.

    @Snowflake1968 love the model house! Hope 2022 is the year your back is fixed for good.

    @TerriRichardson112 wow, your figures are great. You are an inspiration for us to keep going!

    @Bex953172 if you have a Macdonalds at midnight which day do you log it lol

    @pridesabtch Hugs to you, it can be so difficult . If I'm honest, I really don't want to do this. I don't want to think about food, or count calories. It's winter and it's cold. But I know I need to lose weight, sigh... We can both so this!
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 941 Member
    I need to get back to posting goals to push me to do better. I am so fed up with myself just now. Completely fed up with thinking life would be so much better if I lost a stone...how long am I going to think like that? I need to just do it! My knees are so stiff and painful, I feel like I'm getting old before my time.

    I've been busy doing some decorating after the storm damage (I didn't want to do that either, but was glad after I'd pushed myself to get it done). Now I need a tradesman to finish the job before I can clean and open it up for holidays again.

    I was told last Tuesday that my mother's care home had covid cases so all visiting was cancelled. Then on Sunday they told me that my mother has covid. It's a worrying time.

    I'm hoping if I post simple goals I'll get back into the way of it.

    JFT Tuesday 11th January

    Stay under maintenance
    Only one snack
    Eat some veg!
    Short walk
    Grocery shopping
    Collect dog
    Business zoom meeting,yuck
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,560 Member
    more_freggies76 wrote: »
    JFT for 1/11 (today): ✔️
    1) No dessert today unless I want sugar free or no sugar added (last 1/9).
    2) No peanut butter today (last 1/9)
    3) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 1/13
    4) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/9)
    5) Starting to allow honey again, but not everyday. No honey today (1-2 Tbsp). (last - 12/13)
    6) No peanuts today & No pistachios today; walnuts & almonds ok, none of nut gift today
    7) 1 serving dried apricots ok today. (last 1/10)
    8) None of DH's treats today.
    9) No turkey jerky today.
    10) No turkey Vienna sausage today including the turkey Kielbasa

  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,470 Member
    edited January 2022
    @littleblackskirt @MrsHermit @mytime6630 @Snowflake1968 @Janele0627 (((Hugs))) for healing and recovery!

    Recap M 1/10
    1) Remain calm ~ things will work out ~ keep praying :smiley:
    2) Treadmill before work 3.16 miles :smiley: happy me
    3) Move hourly / stairs breaks :smiley: 16.2K 27 floors 14/14 boom!
    4) Supper ~ fish out of freezer at lunch? yes / net calories zero / 112 oz. water :smiley: -5 close enough, sodium good yay, fiber & protein spot on, sugar high (finishing up Christmas chocolate LOL), 112 oz.
    5) Call mom & dad in evening <3 wonderful chat & she's healing from 1/7 skin cancer surgery on nose ~ can't wait to visit on her 85th bday later this month / place citrus order / balance bank accts / update budget s/s / wash dishes / clean toilets / organize clothes for workplace lunchtime hike on Tues. / prep lunch / another ta-da? yes TA-DA = 8/9
    6) Unplug 9:00 :/ 9:15 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / Calm app / 5:50 alarm (treadmill before work) = 4/6

    JFT T 1/11
    1) Treadmill before work 3.18 mi :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks
    3) Leftovers for supper / net calories zero / 112 oz. water
    4) 9:00 EHN update (Teams) / 12:00 Facebook Live / 4:30 pick up JMIO shirt
    5) Meal plan & grocery list / clean toilets / put away Christmas stockings / pack last two nativities / at least one other ta-da
    6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / Calm app / 6:00 alarm (x-train before work on Just Move It Day)

    Hubby submitted his resignation yesterday. Counting down the days to 1/28 ~ yay!

    The workplace winter hike on park trails at lunchtime today has been canceled. The Adventures Dept. has a rule that prohibits outdoor activities if the temperatures are below zero (-18C) with the wind chill. Although temps are warming a little, we still have wind and are in the deep freeze. Sad me.

    About me: Carmela
    Height 5'4"
    64 yrs old
    Reside in Green Bay, WI, USA

    2022 Goals: mainly updates from the last two years
    1) Weight 150#
    2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
    3) Post weekly weigh-in on JFT 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.
    4) Take measurements & log on MFP every month end
    5) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x) ~ mostly walking dog, treadmill in winter, but include weights/my home version of circuit & other x-training
    6) Participate in race or challenge events hopefully fewer virtual this year ~
    • started MapMyWalk app You Vs. the Year 1,022km challenge on Jan. 1
    • registered for Frenzy on the Fox 5K on 1.21.22
    • registered for Seroogy's Valentine 5K on 2.5.22
    • will register for Bellin 10K on 6.11.22 ~ first time in person since 2019
    • will register for Packers 5K when July details announced
    • will register for Bellin Women's Pink Pumpkin 5K when Oct. details announced
    • will register for Run for the Hill of It (trail) 5K when Oct. details announced
    • watch for other events to add
    7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together ~ excellent goal last two years to be continued
    8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states) ~ keeping this goal as well
    9) Continue to declutter bedroom, home office, former work from home space (a/k/a dining room) and basement
    Word for 2022: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship
  • Janele0627
    Janele0627 Posts: 231 Member
    Janele0627 wrote: »
    JFT 01/10
    - Up by 8 X I might have gotten up on time for once, but the bf ended up staying home due to bad weather, and we were so warm and cozy cuddling in bed...We both went to work at about 10...oops lol
    - Vitamins X Running late and completely forgot
    - 64 oz of water ✓
    - 20 min of cardio X Tendonitis flaring up bad in my ankle, so I decided to take an unexpected rest day ;(
    - Log everything X
    Ugh, WAY too many red x's! Where has my motivation gone?!

    JFT 01/11
    - Up by 8
    - Vitamins
    - 64 oz of water
    - 20 min of cardio
    - Log everything
    - Charge Fitbit
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,560 Member
    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.
  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 960 Member
    Got off to a good start yesterday morning, but my motivation to get things done seemed to evaporate after lunch. Spring convocation is a week from today, and classes start next Wednesday. I know next week will be easier and less stressful if get a lot done before this weekend, but I'm just not feeling it. Organization is not my strong suit. I'm more of a non-linear thinker (webs or clusters as opposed to lists), so I struggle with setting and sticking to priorities when I have too much going on. I'm also a terrible procrastinator, and sometimes having more time just seems to make things worse.

    Ah, well... I'm not going to berate myself for yesterday. I'll give it another shot today. And maybe I need to rethink the way I set goals and evaluate progress.

    Recap - Monday 1/10
    Log - :)
    Balanced meals - :)
    Stay hydrated - :)
    Walk or stationary bike - No :( Took a nap instead
    Pick up pharmacy order - :)
    Quick grocery stop - :)
    Check in with Early College administrator - No
    Work on weekly plan - No
    Clean up kitchen, part 2 - No
    Start a new book? - No
    Bed by midnight - Not even close

    JFT Tuesday 1/11
    Log
    Balanced meals
    Stay hydrated
    Stationary bike
    Check in with Early College administrator
    Check on Incomplete
    Work on weekly plan
    Clean up kitchen, part 2
    Start a new book?
    Bed by midnight

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