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

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  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,450 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
    01/15/22 = 171.5 stressful week w/ hubby's resignation turned job termination, adjustment to him home 100% and enjoying time/drinks together... not going to fuss about my weight
    01/22/22 = 171.0 Frenzy on the Fox 5K 1.21.22 evening 53:47 ave. pace 16:30 / more calcium to increase bone density for dental implant on 2.1.22
    01/29/22 = 172.5 limped through week w/ inflammation in right knee due to overuse & arthritis (medical diagnosis on Thurs.) & Fri. hubby's traditional bday dinner w/ choc cake ~ no regrets
    02/05/22 = 173.5 mom's bday cake Mon. & hubby's bday cake leftovers during week plus no exercise except PT for knee, skipped Seroogy's 5K 2.5.22 ~ things will get better
    02/12/22 = 174.0 struggling to eat less b/c I'm not exercising ~ inflamed knee better but not great, forcing myself to take it slow is hard

    “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
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,264 Member
    New to mfp community groups. Goal tonight: Find a support group. I believe this is the group for me.

    Welcome!
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,505 Member
    JFT for 2/12 (today): ✔️
    1) No dessert today (last 2/11), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added. (None of mint meltaways or ice cream)✔️
    2) No peanut butter today (last 2/10)✔️
    3) Don't weigh again until Monday, 2/14✔️
    4) Up to 1.5 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/10) Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese.✔️Didn't eat today.
    5) Starting to allow honey again, but not everyday. No honey today (1-2 Tbsp.). (last - 2/8)✔️
    6) No peanuts today & No pistachios today; walnuts & almonds ok, none of nut gift today (last 2/9)✔️
    7) No dried apricots ok today (up to 6). (last 2/9) No raisins today (last 2/10)✔️
    8) None of DH's treats today (except as noted under #1). If he leaves some pistachios, I can have them.✔️
    9) No turkey jerky today.✔️
    10) No turkey Vienna sausage today (last 2/11)✔️
    11) Can be a little flexible today since we're going to the zoo and not sure what will happen for lunch.✔️
    JFT for 2/12 (today): ✔️
    1) No dessert today (last 2/11), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added. (None of mint meltaways or ice cream)
    2) No peanut butter today (last 2/10)
    3) Don't weigh again until Monday, 2/14
    4) Up to 1.5 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/10) Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese.
    5) Starting to allow honey again, but not everyday. No honey today (1-2 Tbsp.). (last - 2/8)
    6) No peanuts today & No pistachios today; walnuts & almonds ok, 1 serving of nut gift ok today (last 2/9)
    7) Dried apricots ok today (up to 6). (last 2/9) or raisins ok today (last 2/10)
    8) None of DH's treats today (except as noted under #1). If he leaves some pistachios, I can have them.
    9) No turkey jerky today.
    10) No turkey Vienna sausage ok today (last 2/11)
    11) May have to be flexible for dinner if we take FIL out.

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

  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,687 Member
    JFT - Feb 11
    1.5L of water - 👿
    Log all food - 🙂
    Exercise - 🙂
    Gratitude journal - 👿
    Log into JFT - 🙂

    JFT - Feb 12
    1.5L of water
    Log all food
    Exercise
    Gratitude journal
    Log into JFT
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 919 Member

    Today we have heavy rain and gales, I won't be going out.

    JFT Saturday 12th Feb

    Log everything yes, although had to estimate a few things
    Stay under 1500 calories no, 1580
    Eat some veg yes
    Cook chicken, no takeaway yes
    Tidy kitchen yes
    Back exercises no
    Foot exercises no

    Spent Saturday afternoon in the kitchen, cooking meals for the weekend and for the freezer, while talking to my sister in law on the phone to help occupy her time, as she has covid and is isolating in her bedroom. Really wanted a chocolate cake and the oven was on so made a small one. A piece of that spoilt my logging for the day!

    Can't promise to be good today as it's yet another very wet Sunday and I have cake :) We are meant to be filling a skip at my parents house but nobody wants to do it in the heavy rain.

    JFT Sunday 13th Feb

    Log everything
    Stay under 1500 calories
    Eat some veg
    Back exercises
    Foot exercises
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,568 Member
    JFT Sunday
    1. Tea! Check in on MFP. Breathing & stretching.
    2. Morning: Check email. Stretch. Lifting. Paint nails.
    3. Reading: Freedom. Update Goodreads. Blog posts w/3 comments.
    4. Writing: Script. 1 hr. Blog post.
    5. Housework: Put beading supplies away. Put laundry away.
    6. Afternoon: Elliptical 30m.
    7. Evening: Tweetchat. Dinner: Soup. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! Chop celery. Update JFT.
    8. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: crunches, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Set out journal. Read: 1 hr while playing sleepy music.
    9. Upcoming: Upcoming: Wed/Sat livestreams. MH Monday check-in; Tough Question Tuesday; Whatever Wednesday AMA; Thankful Thursday. S&F script work. Clois. Theater 2/8. Dentist 5/12. Therapy 2/24 4P and 3/12 4P. Conf 3/1. Plan Saturday Six for 2/5 6 PM. Yoga at library 1/29 10:00. Need to patch the flamingo dress. Where are my patches? Load dishwasher S/T/R eves.

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    End of 2018: 189.2
    End of 2019: 196.4
    End of 2020: 187.4
    End of 2021: 194.4
    End of January:
    Today: 203.1

    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? 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 Feb 8 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. Ugh. Ugh. Ugh.
    2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence.
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,505 Member
    JFT for 2/13 (today): ✔️
    1) No dessert today (last 2/11), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added. (None of mint meltaways or ice cream)
    2) No peanut butter today (last 2/10)
    3) Don't weigh again until Monday, 2/14
    4) Up to 1.5 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/10) Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese.
    5) Starting to allow honey again, but not everyday. No honey today (1-2 Tbsp.). (last - 2/8)
    6) No peanuts today & No pistachios today; walnuts & almonds ok, 1 serving of nut gift ok today (last 2/9)
    7) Dried apricots ok today (up to 6). (last 2/9) or raisins ok today (last 2/10)
    8) None of DH's treats today (except as noted under #1). If he leaves some pistachios, I can have them.
    9) No turkey jerky today.
    10) No turkey Vienna sausage ok today (last 2/11)
    11) May have to be flexible for dinner if we take FIL out.
    Hour commitment - Will have my coffee stuff at 8 am, then I won't eat again until after 12 pm.

  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 950 Member
    Woke up to a winter wonderland this morning after a run of sunny spring-like days. I love snow! I may try to squeeze in a short walk, although it'll be a busy day. My daughter's family will be over later this afternoon, so I need to get my chores done early. We'll be doing a Super Bowl spread, and my grandson has asked me to make a "football cake." I do elaborate cakes for the kids' birthdays, but I'm going to keep this one simple.

    Hitting my balanced meals goal may be a challenge today, but I'm going to try by limiting my portions of salty, fatty foods and making sure I get some fruit and veg. I've had to really limit the alcohol since my heart arrhythmia diagnosis, so that saves me some calories. Silver linings ;)

    Hope you all have a relaxing Sunday!

    Recap - Saturday 2/12
    Log - :)
    Balanced meals - :)
    Stay hydrated - :)
    Walk outdoors - :)
    Clean up kitchen - Half
    Final decision on tile - Not quite. Small complication.
    Laundry - No
    Bed by midnight - :)

    JFT Sunday 2/13
    Log
    Balanced meals
    Stay hydrated
    Short walk?
    Final decision on tile?
    Make cake
    Clean up kitchen
    Start laundry?
    Bed by midnight
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,264 Member

    JFT Saturday

    - ride damn bike 😀

    Almost didn’t ride the bike yesterday, but it was my only goal, so I did. It was an easy ride, but a ride nonetheless.

    Wasted 4 houses early in the day where I could have walked, but it was cold and I was tired. When I got home, I went and bought running shoes. Been having trouble with plantar fasciitis and am hoping new shoes will help a bit. They aren’t the prettiest shoes, but they do feel good. Maybe I’ll bundle up and give them a try today.

    No plans for the super bowl other than to watch it.

    JFT Sunday
    - up 7:30 😞
    - Shower😞
    - Church😞
    - Lunch 😀
    - Walk
    - Ride
    - Log
    - Stay green
    - ride bike

    Have a blessed day!
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,450 Member
    @pellamills1 Welcome!

    Recap Sat. 2/12
    1) PT exercises :smiley:
    2) Move hourly :) 5.3K 10 floors 11/14
    3) Alternate ice / heat on knee :smiley:
    4) Net calories < 500 red / 80 oz. water :smiley: best day in long time -163, sodium not so great, fiber & protein ok, calcium low, 80 oz.
    5) Wash dishes / wash bedding ~ in progress ~ done / fold line-dried laundry, bring upstairs & put away ~ in progress ~ done / bday wishes to ST / declutter 15 min. / organize tax records / another ta-da? did enough :p 6/7
    6) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINER / VOLTAREN / 7:30 alarm (9:00 church) = 4/5

    JFT Sunday 2/13
    1) Church 9:00 :smiley:
    2) PT exercises / alternate ice & heat while watching Olympics / do not snap at hubby b/c my knee hurts
    3) Move hourly
    4) Supper: meatloaf, butternut squash, mashed potatoes / net calories < 400 red / 80 oz. water
    5) Gas in car on way home from church :) / organize more for tax prep / declutter 15 min. / another ta-da?
    6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainer / Voltaren / 6:30 alarm (PT exercises before work)

    My knee is really hurting today. I'm hoping it's my arthritis due to the cold spell we're in right now, currently 10F (-12C) with wind chill below zero, and not the overuse inflammation. Ugh, this is getting old.

    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 ~
    • 1.31.22 forgot to measure & log (DDS 8:20, quick stops at bread store & grocery essentials, then to mom & dad's for her bday)
    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
    • Frenzy on the Fox (River Trail) 5K on 1.21.22 ~ untimed event, per MapMyWalk 53.47 & ave. pace 16:30, frigid this year with wind chill at zero
    • registered for Seroogy's Valentine 5K on 2.5.22 ~ medico nixed race b/c inflammation in knee due to overuse & my arthritis = sad me but good for my knee
    • 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
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,264 Member

    My knee is really hurting today. I'm hoping it's my arthritis due to the cold spell we're in right now, currently 10F (-12C) with wind chill below zero, and not the overuse inflammation. Ugh, this is getting old.

    I hate this for you. Hope it’s just the cold. Take care.
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,505 Member
    edited February 2022
    Hour commitment - Except for my dose of metamusal, I won't eat again until dinner with DH and FIL.

    @cshmitz110515 -- I hope your knee gets better. I've been having pain in my hands, which makes it hard to play the piano.
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,568 Member
    JFT Monday
    1. Tea! Check in on MFP. Breathing & stretching. Lifts.
    2. Before Class: Check email. Think pink. Update website. Upload plans.
    3. English classes: NRI review & test; reading assignment. Progress reports.
    4. SEL classes: Graduation check.
    5. Online classes: Reply to emails; enter grades. Sources script. Lunch: text dad.
    6. Planning: Read Other Side; update Goodreads. Duolingo lesson. Visit 3 students. Call 5 caregivers. Log! Input grades. Update paper gradebook. Review Malala and Wes Moore for Likert quotes.
    7. Afternoon: Walk at park? Elliptical?
    8. Evening: Tweetchat. Dinner: Soup. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! 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 3/8. Dentist 5/12. Writing group 7P. Conf Tue 3/1. Start planning Saturday Seven for 2/19 6 PM. Yoga at library second Sat each month. Need to patch the flamingo dress. Where are my patches? Load dishwasher S/T/R eves. Audition 2/25. YMCA 2/15 TUESDAY. Friday 2/18 lawyer.

    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: 203.1

    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 Feb 8 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. Bleh bleh bleh. I just don't seem to have much fortitude.
    2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence.
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,505 Member
    edited February 2022
    Hour commitment - early dinner and dessert with DH and FIL. Now I won’t eat again until tomorrow.
  • 66Pelican
    66Pelican Posts: 2 Member
    edited February 2022
    Hi all, checking in for today. I ate on track today. Goal for tomorrow. Do not snack while i'm at work. Pack my food for tomorrow.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,687 Member
    JFT - Feb 12
    1.5L of water - 👿
    Log all food. -🙂
    Exercise. -🙂
    Gratitude journal - 👿
    Log into JFT - 🙂

    JFT - Feb 13
    1.5L of water
    Log all food
    Exercise
    Gratitude journal
    Log into JFT
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 919 Member
    edited February 2022

    JFT Sunday 13th Feb

    Log everything yes, everything
    Stay under 1500 calories 1518. Would have been good if there had been no cake!
    Eat some veg yes
    Back exercises no
    Foot exercises yes

    A quick post before grandson arrives

    JFT Monday 14th Feb

    Log everything
    Stay under 1500 calories
    Eat some veg
    Back exercises
    Foot exercises
    Walk
    A positive thought -
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,264 Member

    JFT Sunday
    - up 7:30 😞
    - Shower😞
    - Church😞
    - Lunch 😀
    - Walk :smiley:
    - Ride :smiley:
    - Log :smiley:
    - Stay green :smiley:
    - Shower :smiley:

    Have a blessed day!

    New shoes helped yesterday, I was able to walk/jog a 5k with little pain at the time. Later the plantar fasciitis really flared up. Guess I wasn't ready for the longer distance, but I've been limiting my steps to around 5000 a day in hopes of the issue healing. That isn't working... On an up note, riding doesn't seem to bother my foot much AND this time it's only my right foot. It was both feet before.

    Yesterday was pretty good except for the great American Cookie loaded with icing that I ate. It was yummy but like 500 calories. I had it in my day, but there was just no need for it. Almost missed my ride yesterday as we got back late from running errands, but I managed a quick 10 miles at the beginning of the Super Bowl.

    Tonight I'm teaching spin, then hubby is making dinner I think. Nothing fancy.

    JFT Monday
    - Up at 6:15 :smiley:
    - Weigh :smiley:
    - Work by 7:00 :smiley:
    - Meetings
    - Go to other office and get docking station, this one isn't working
    - Protein bar for brunch
    - Leave work by 3:30
    - Nap
    - Teach spin
    - Go to mom's
    - Home for low key V Day dinner
    - Log Food
    - Stay Green
    - Shower
    - Bed by 11:30

    Happy Valentine's Day y'all!
  • MLHC1
    MLHC1 Posts: 678 Member
    edited February 2022
    😊 Happy Monday 😊

    🥰 Happy Valentine's Day 🥰

    @cschmitz110515 I hope your knee gets to feeling better after the cold spell!! The cold weather bothers my old ankle and knee injuries as well! Hugs my dear friend, you'll be in those 5ks and 10ks once again, I believe in you!!!🤗

    @JFTers - Thank you ALL for sharing your JFT stories and journey!! It is so inspirational to hear where everyone has come from and where everyone is going!! Nobody should feel disappointed for the time that has past and successes you feel haven't been achieved; remember this is about a healthy lifestyle!! That doesn't happen in a short amount of time, especially when life brings challenges!! Overcome and persevere on!! 🦸‍♀️


    Monday JFT 02/14/2022:


    ▪︎Personal AM time: coffee & breakfast
    ▪︎MFP: review, post, and prelog diary
    ▪︎Devotional time: read 30 min.
    ▪︎AM self-care routine
    ▪︎AM Kiddo routine
    ▪︎3_hr study session
    ▪︎Lunchtime: eat & decompress for 1_hr
    ▪︎Home exercises: Yoga and 1-BBL DVDs
    ▪︎PM Kiddo routine
    ▪︎GYM exercises: Elliptical 30 min, weights arm_day
    ▪︎Dinnertime: prep, eat, and decompress
    ▪︎PM self-care routine
    ▪︎Bedtime by 10 pm (22:00)

    .....expect some unanticipated chaos, it is Monday after all, Lol!!!!

    ❤🧸❤