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

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  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,504 Member
    edited May 2022
    JFT for 5/1 (today): βœ”οΈ
    1) Can have desserts today (last 4/27) βœ”οΈ
    2) Peanut butter ok today (last 4/27)βœ”οΈDidn't eat today
    3) Don't weigh again until Monday 5/2βœ”οΈ
    4) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 4/30) Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at Italian restaurant ok.
    5) Starting to allow honey again, but not everyday. No honey today(1-3 Tbsp.). (last - 4/30)βœ”οΈ
    6) No peanuts today & No pisβœ”οΈtachios today; walnuts & almonds & mixed nuts okβœ”οΈ
    7) No turkey jerky today.
    8) Chicken Vienna sausage ok today (last 4/1)βœ”οΈ
    9) Pumpkin or yam ok today (last 4/30)βœ”οΈDidn't eat today
    JFT for 5/2 (tomorrow): βœ”οΈ
    1) No desserts today unless it's sugarfree or no sugar added (last 5/1)
    2) Peanut butter ok today (last 4/27)
    3) Don't weigh again until Monday 5/2
    4) Up to 1.5 oz hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 4/30) Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at Italian restaurant ok.
    5) Starting to allow honey again, but not everyday. No honey today(1-3 Tbsp.). (last - 4/30)
    6) No peanuts today & No pistachios today; walnuts & almonds & mixed nuts ok
    7) No turkey jerky today.
    8) Chicken Vienna sausage ok today (last 4/1)
    9) Pumpkin or yam ok today (last 4/30)

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

  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,685 Member
    edited May 2022
    JFT - May 1
    1.5L of water - πŸ‘Ώ
    Log all Food - πŸ™‚
    Exercise - 10 minutes - πŸ™‚ I actually raked for about an hour today. I’m calling that exercise.
    Log into JFT - πŸ™‚

    JFT - May 2
    1.5L of water
    Log all Food
    Exercise - 10 minutes
    Log into JFT

    I measured myself today and updated MFP. I was not as bad as I thought I was from the last time I took measurements but not as good as I was in 2019. Getting in some exercise should help with that.

  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 918 Member
    I did what I'd planned on Sunday. The family meal was a disappointment, 2 were late and grandson was a little horror. I'd paid for takeaway food, it was okay but nothing special (I had a burger and a few chips). We live in a very small town so the choice is quite limited. I think I've finally realised that a home cooked meal is better than takeaway! But it's just so convenient sometimes, when we meet up for home cooked meals it's always me who has to cook.

    One good thing yesterday - I was pottering about cleaning up, realised the rain had stopped, and just put my coat on and went for a short walk. The only reason I did this was because of this thread and the challenge, so thank you @beachwalker99 for suggesting it!

    I've been really lax recently about walking, and when I do go out I find it difficult. I feel so stiff and sore that walking is not a pleasure any more. So my challenge this month is to walk more regularly, and hopefully it will get easier. I won't stress about speed or distance , but will note times. Minimum will be 150 minutes per week. I won't be walking on Saturdays as I'll be doing 4/5 hours cleaning then.

    JFT Monday 2nd May

    Stay under maintenance
    Only one snack
    Back exercises
    Foot exercises
    Walk
    Buy TV licence
    Keep busy, get jobs done

    MAY Challenge
    Walk minimum 150 minutes per week

    Week 1 33/150
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,450 Member
    Another weekend not posting JFT, and so-so on MFP = not so good eating. Ack. Rainy Sat. so I did PT exercises plus some weights. Sun. weather cool, gloomy & windy but I have really been wanting to start "real" dog walks again. With the May exercise challenge in mind, dog and I walked 5K. Knee ok but needed an Aleve during night. Reminder to me not to overuse again, take things easy & hopefully continue to improve.

    JFT 5/2 ~ Skipped PT exercises before work, household chores instead.
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks
    2) After work walk to park with dog & hubby
    3) Net calories < 200 red / 96 oz. water
    4) GA-S testing & F&Ds (finish repairing formatting for 35 stds = ugh) / set up PRO, PAR & HW s/s for current week / delete tasks & empty Deleted folder / emails current
    5) Based on recent bird sightings approaching our area: make hummingbird syrup & hang feeder / clean suet feeder & fill with oranges / find & fill oriole feeder w/ jelly / prep clothes & lunch for T workplace noon hike / read Report of Examination: Anatomy of a Scandal for W webinar / another ta-da?
    6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / pray & Calm / 6:00 alarm (PT exercises before work)

    May Exercise Challenge:
    {not sure how I'll track just yet}
    1. Walk dog at least 3 miles: 1X
    2. PT exercises: 1X
    3. Walk dog shorter distance with hubby:
    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)
    • 3.1.22 (still recovering from flu 2.23-2.25)
    • 3.31.22 maintaining not gaining
    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
    • Started PT (physical therapy) exercises 1.28.22 due to overuse of arthritic knees
    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
  • 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 πŸ… :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
    02/19/22 = 171.5 sodium & net calories better this week, still no walks with dog or on treadmill, knee slowly better (I think)
    02/25/22 = 169.0 sick with flu 3 days
    03/05/22 = 169.5
    03/12/22 = 169.5 maintaining with only PT for exercise, could be worse lol
    03/19/22 = 170.5 too many evening snacks ~ ack
    03/26/22 = 171.0 still maintaining but not gaining... daily w-i fluctuates same 1 - 1 1/2#
    04/02/22 = 173.0 gah! moving in the wrong direction
    04/09/22 = 171.0 net calories & sodium better during week
    04/16/22 = 171.5 fast food night before w-i
    04/23/22 = 172.5 Easter Sunday family dinner at our house & week of eating leftovers
    04/30/22 = 172.0 still eating Easter basket chocolate

    β€œHave 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
  • biohazardinc
    biohazardinc Posts: 95 Member
    edited May 2022


    JFT Sunday Review
    1. Post to groups.βœ”
    2.Drink 64oz of water.πŸ₯›βœ” 64/64 oz
    3.Log all meals.βœ”
    4. 30 minute exercise.πŸš΄β€β™€οΈβœ”
    5. Stay under 70gm of Sugar.βœ” 48/70
    6. 2 Cups of Veggies. πŸ₯¦πŸ₯¬πŸ…βœ”
    7. Spend 20 minutes of cleaning. ( Clean Pantry )βœ”
    8.Clean Kids drawers.βœ”
    9.Prep lunch and snacks for next week.βœ”
    10.Finish Laundry.βœ”
    11. Get 7k Stepsβœ” 7,957/7k

    JFT Monday
    1. Post to groups.
    2.Drink 64oz of water.πŸ₯›
    3.Log all meals.
    4. 30 minute exercise.πŸš΄β€β™€οΈ
    5. Stay under 70gm of Sugar.
    6. 2 Cups of Veggies. πŸ₯¦πŸ₯¬πŸ…
    7. Spend 20 minutes of cleaning.
    8. Get 7k Steps
    9. Save template for posts.


    Have a great day guys.


  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,196 Member

    JFT for: Sunday, 5-1
    1. Eat breakfast/take morning pills :)
    2. 8 C water :)
    3. Do a home workout and track it :(
    4. 10,000 steps walking outdoors :) 12,123
    5. Big salad for at least one meal :)
    6. Track food :)
    7. Do one selfcare activity :) dyed hair
    8. Do dishes :)
    9. Do laundry :)
    10. Do meal prep for the week :neutral: got started, more to do
    11. Finish setting up new security system :(

    JFT for: Monday, 5-2
    1. Eat breakfast/take morning pills
    2. 8 C water
    3. Do a home workout and track it
    4. 10,000 steps total
    5. Big salad for at least one meal
    6. Track food
    7. Do one selfcare activity
    8. Do meal prep
    9. Finish setting up new security system

    Word for 2022: SHINE
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,047 Member
    @biohazardinc & @cschmitz110515 Thanks for the welcome! <3

    I use both a calendar and an app for my "To Do" list and although they help I sort of ignore a lot of my tasks. Maybe this will make me do my list?

    (I'm going to make my first one easyish)

    Friday, April 29th, 2022

    1. Change bedding. Yes!
    2. Work in garden. Yes!
    3. Clean Kitchen. (sort of)
    4. 20 minute stretch. Yes!
    5. Organize paperwork. (NO. I hate paperwork. Need to work on improving my paperwork org. skills.)

    Maybe you could break down the paper work. Commit yourself to sort just 10 pages or letters (and once you've started you'll probs carry on)
    I have to do this with pots. Once I've used everything and my sides are cluttered with them. I think right ill just clean 5 pots at a time. But I normally end up doing the whole lot. But if I start to find my motivation going I can stop and know I still achieved cleaned a few of them.

    Not sure how you can apply it to the paperwork because it depends on the kind of paper work and in what way it needs organising but just break it down to sort maybe 10 pages/day?
    Just a thought :)

    Good idea. I need to get some kind of maintenance system going. I have terrible handwriting and sitting down looking at bills is stressful. But I'm much better than I use to be. Need to improve, I've always admired ppl who have nice organize files. I've seen a million YouTube videos on how to do this. I just need to do it.

    Haha I'm really good at organizing, like in my mind. I know how to organise and can spend hours coming up with amazing ways to organise. But actually doing it is my problem lol!
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,504 Member
    JFT for 5/2 (today): βœ”οΈ
    1) No desserts today unless it's sugarfree or no sugar added (last 5/1)
    2) Peanut butter ok today (last 4/27)
    3) Don't weigh again until Monday 5/2
    4) Up to 1.5 oz hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 4/30) Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at Italian restaurant ok.
    5) Starting to allow honey again, but not everyday. No honey today(1-3 Tbsp.). (last - 4/30)
    6) No peanuts today & No pistachios today; walnuts & almonds & mixed nuts ok
    7) No turkey jerky today.
    8) Chicken Vienna sausage ok today (last 4/1)
    9) Pumpkin or yam ok today (last 4/30)
    10) None of Gary's stash for my desserts, but can have nuts.
    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.


  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,504 Member
    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 5 pm. None of the same foods at dinner as at lunch. I can still have my dose of metamusal.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 17,929 Member
    edited May 2022
    🌷🌱🌷🌱🌷🌱🌷🌱🌷
    🌷🌱🌷MAY 2022🌷🌱🌷
    🌷🌱🌷🌱🌷🌱🌷🌱🌷
    WEEK 1: 1 - 7 May

    For May, my focus is:
    Eat Heathy!
    πŸ₯—πŸ₯—
    Move More!
    πŸ’ƒπŸΌπŸ’ƒπŸΌ

    This month I have decided to be mindful of the positive in my life, and concentrate on what I HAVE achieved each day.
    DAILY ACCOMPLISHMENTS LOG: πŸ˜ƒ 2 May:
    • Breathing meditation
    • Got up: did a Wake-up workout
    • Weigh/record weight
    • Herbal tea/supplements
    • Plan/Log food for today
    • Balanced macros
    • Aerobics Workout
    • Wrote/posted April Report for Sole Mates
    • 30 minute Walking Workout video
    • Showered/dressed/breakfast
    • Coffee with DH
    • Deep cleaned kitchen worktops
    • Other Household chores
    • did 3 exs Duolingo Latin
    • Short indoor walk
    • Lunch/clear up
    • Caught up on TV
    • made dinner/cleared up
    • Posted for JFT/JGM10D/SoleMates
    • Posted for UAC/Comments for Sat
    • Posted for WATWs/Women50+
    • Watched TV/read/did puzzles
    • Bedtime Yoga
    Turning up is the ultimate success!
    Personal Stats:
    • Name: Terri
    • Age: 76
    • 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
    • 30 Dec 2021: 138.6
    • 3 Jan 2022: 138.9

    1 May 2022: 138.5 (Total lost = 88.5lbs[/list]
    May Daily Habits:
    Week 1

    Sun:🌷Mon:🌷Tue: Wed: Thu: Fri: Sat:
    • Weight < 140: (I weigh each morning after ablutions)
    • Reduce Fat%: 29.3; 27.1; 25.1; 24.5; 24.2 23.4 21%
    • Increase Muscle%: 28.7->30.1; 30.6; 30.7: 30.4 : 31.8
    • Calories in the green:
    • Steps > 7500:
    • Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily:
    • Active hours > 6 daily:
    • 11pm shutdown of devices:
    • Cleanup sweep ground floor rooms:
    • make bed > 10 minutes of flex:
    • Journal/Habit Tracker
    List/post Daily Accomplishments
    πŸ“πŸ“

    πŸ¦„ Terri
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 2,956 Member
    Hi. I am under calories so far today but fighting the urge to go back for more food. JFT I am done eating! I spent 140 calories on chocolate today, and that's enough.

    My exercise goal for May is to gently rehab my knee. I injured it doing a yoga video full of lunges. I'm still wearing a brace and taking it easy on the stairs. I will do my dumbbell routine 3x a week, and do some walking but nothing too aggressive.

    My scale goal for May is 170, down from 175 last Friday. Those five pounds make a huge difference in comfort and self-image.

    My NSV goal is to wear my green shorts.

    My diet goal is just CI<CO. Which means no late night snacking after my calories are used up. And I think I need to get some stevia. I'm getting bad about sugar again. And eat more salad. I'm not stressing about water, but it would help to drink more.

    So for Tuesday
    1. Stay below 1100 calories
    2. Do dumbbells 20 reps
    3. Buy Stevia and salad stuff
    4. Learn how to use the quote feature!

    Annie

    This is only a test! Lol
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,181 Member
    edited May 2022
    Goals for Monday, 5/2
    1. log all food :)
    2. concentrate on water :)
    3. may challenges :)
    4. work on quilt :(
    5. laundry :(
    May challenge
    Goal 1: 60+ min of exercise at least 5 days per week 2/31
    May 1-7
    sun - 120 miles walking :)
    mon - 60 minutes at the gym: 30 on treadmill, 15 on ellipitical; 15 weights; worked outside for 3 hrs cleaning our storage unit; put down grass fertilizer; planted more flower seeds. LOL - lots of exercise today!
    tues
    wed
    thurs
    frid
    sat
    Goal 2: Limit nitetime snacking 1/31
    sun: large dinner... no snack :)
    mon: gave in and ate some popcorn, then had a One Protein bar. Those 2 put me way over my calories, because we just had a frozen pizza for dinner since I was outside most of the day .. and just too tired to cook! Hubby likes Dijournia frozen pizzas! But .. its now 8:15 ... kitchen is closed!
    tues
    wed
    thurs
    frid
    sat

    Personal Challenge - Lose 5 pounds
    SW April: 207 (-3.6)
    May: 203.6
    JFT, Tuesday, 5/53
    1. log all food
    2. concentrate on water
    3. laundry
    4. work on quilt
    5. vacuum house
    6. may challenges


  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,504 Member
    JFT for 5/2 (today): βœ”οΈ
    1) No desserts today unless it's sugarfree or no sugar added (last 5/1) βœ”οΈ
    2) Peanut butter ok today (last 4/27)βœ”οΈDidn't eat today
    3) Don't weigh again until Monday 5/2βœ”οΈ
    4) Up to 1.5 oz hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 4/30) Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at Italian restaurant ok.βœ”οΈ
    5) Starting to allow honey again, but not everyday. No honey today(1-3 Tbsp.). (last - 4/30)βœ”οΈ
    6) No peanuts today & No pistachios today; walnuts & almonds & mixed nuts okβœ”οΈ
    7) No turkey jerky today.βœ”οΈ
    8) Chicken Vienna sausage ok today (last 4/1)βœ”οΈDidn't eat today
    9) Pumpkin or yam ok today (last 4/30)βœ”οΈ
    10) None of Gary's stash for my desserts, but can have nuts.βœ”οΈ
    JFT for 5/3 (tomorrow): βœ”οΈ
    1) No desserts today unless it's sugarfree or no sugar added (last 5/1)
    2) Peanut butter ok today (last 4/27)
    3) Don't weigh again until Friday 5/6
    4) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 5/2) Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at Italian restaurant ok.
    5) Starting to allow honey again, but not everyday. No honey today(1-3 Tbsp.). (last - 4/30)
    6) No peanuts today & No pistachios today; walnuts & almonds & mixed nuts ok
    7) No turkey jerky today.
    8) Chicken Vienna sausage ok today (last 4/1)
    9) No pumpkin or yam today (last 5/2)
    10) None of Gary's stash for my desserts, but can have nuts.

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

  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,685 Member
    JFT - May 2
    1.5L of water - πŸ™‚ 1st time in a long time
    Log all Food - πŸ™‚
    Exercise - 10 minutes. -πŸ™‚
    Log into JFT - πŸ™‚

    JFT - May 3
    1.5L of water
    Log all Food
    Exercise - 10 minutes
    Log into JFT

    @littleblackskirt - my exercise therapist told me to start slow with my walking, even if I could only add a couple of minutes a week it would be an improvement and that’s what I’ve done. I’ve started healing without injuring myself.

  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 918 Member
    @Snowflake1968 thanks for the tip. I hope you keep improving, can't believe it's almost 3 years since you hurt yourself!

    JFT Monday 2nd May

    Stay under maintenance yes
    Only one snack yes, until I had some crisps in the evening
    Back exercises only easy ones
    Foot exercises no, forgot
    Walk only 23 minutes, as quite sore after gardening
    Buy TV licence yes, begrudged!
    Keep busy, get jobs done yes, got some extra jobs done, and about 3 hours in garden

    Had a good day in the garden yesterday, still loads to do though. Decided to try growing spinach now I've starting eating it! Again, I took a short walk because I've committed to on here. Telling myself short is better than not going at all.
    Today I've quite a lot on

    JFT Tuesday Β£rd May

    Stay under maintenance
    Only one snack
    back exercises
    Foot exercises
    Walk
    Solicitor meeting
    2 more house viewings
    Visit injured friend
    Pass on some of the stuff I've sorted

    I know I need to do more core exercises for my back stability. But I hate getting down on the floor and doing them. So I think I'll add them to my May challenge, hopefully I'll feel obliged to do more!

    MAY Challenge
    Walk minimum 150 minutes per week

    Week 1 56/150

    Back exercises /31
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,450 Member
    edited May 2022
    Recap 5/2 M ~ Skipped PT exercises before work, household chores instead.
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks :neutral: 6K 19 floors 11/14
    2) After work walk to park with dog & hubby cruddy weather, man I miss the sun!
    3) Net calories < 200 red / 96 oz. water :/ net cals -268, sodium -264, fiber & protein excellent, calcium low, 96 oz.
    4) GA-S testing & F&Ds (finish repairing formatting for 35 stds = ugh) :# work in progress / set up PRO, PAR & HW s/s for current week / delete tasks & empty Deleted folder / emails current = 4/4
    5) Based on recent bird sightings approaching our area: make hummingbird syrup & hang feeder / clean suet feeder & fill with oranges / find & fill oriole feeder w/ jelly reading took longer than anticipated / prep clothes & lunch for T workplace noon hike :) / read Report of Examination: Anatomy of a Scandal for W webinar ~ :o what a bunch of crooks! / another ta-da? minor but TA-DA! (my version of the DONE list @TerriRichardson112, was the idea of a former JFTer)
    6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / pray & Calm fell asleep quicker than expected / 6:00 alarm (PT exercises before work) = 5/6

    JFT 5/3 T
    1) PT exercises before work :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / workplace noon hike at HeNisRa Park (may be canceled due to rain)
    3) Hubby/I couples dinner with P&B 5:30 at Mexican restaurant: 1 adult beverage, no/limit tortilla chips & enjoy dinner / guesstimate for food log / net calories not crazy red / 96 oz. water
    4) GA-S testing & F&Ds / prep webinar summary forms for W & Th / Facebook Live video / emails current
    5) Schwan's delivery / make hummingbird syrup & hang feeder / clean suet feeder & fill with oranges / find & fill oriole feeder w/ jelly / start grocery list / another ta-da if time
    6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / Voltaren / pray & Calm / 6:00 alarm (dog walk before work)

    May Exercise Challenge:
    Goal 1: PT exercises 4-5 days per week
    Week 1: :smiley:
    Goal 2: 3 mile dog walks, up to 5 days per week by end of May if knees permit
    Week 1: :smiley:

    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)
    • 3.1.22 (still recovering from flu 2.23-2.25)
    • 3.31.22 maintaining not gaining
    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
    • Started PT (physical therapy) exercises 1.28.22 due to overuse of arthritic knees
    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
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 2,956 Member
    Good morning!
    Recap Monday I did not go back and eat so I stayed under calories. Yay!