JUST FOR TODAY... One day at a time .. Daily Commitment for 2023!
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JFT Wednesday
1. THINK PINK. Draft email follow-up for superintendent. Get checked.
2. Online facilitation - JFT. Update class website. Duolingo. Cover class. Grade daily work & input. Reply to emails. Set up grammar practice on Google Classroom. Call home for Cs through Fs.
3. Pit Crew - Check-in survey.
4. Planning - Reading (Girlhood). Update Goodreads! Call to set up testing for ADHD. NEED TO WORK ON SCRIPTS! ChatGPT update; Source v Search Engine; Taxes scripts. Also need another SJ video soon. Check in with guidance counselors about B and about students on Activity roster.
5. English class - HW Survey / Characterization lesson / Short story / Grammar practice. (Weekly SWE = CLOSER)
6. Department meeting. Park walk?
7. Check on books and dishes. Continue organizing office and setting aside space for books.
8. Evening: Livestream. Dinner: Salad. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! Update JFT.
9. Bedtime: Gratitude journal. Update IG. Therapy exercises: crunches, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth.
10. Upcoming: Set up digital portfolio. Get elastic for shoes & take to shoe repair. Thursday Dems meeting / podcast. Saturday YMCA/park walk? Roadhouse video? Library volunteering. Sun no RC; park walk / podcast. When to work on Clois & Stuffy? Need to choose doors. Grocery shopping – take clothing donation. Where is my list of core values? YIKES. When McKay's?
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 2022: 201.2
Today: 202.4
Long-term goals/progress
1. Professional / read current research. 2. Professional / present at conferences. 3. Professional / publish scholarly articles. 4. Professional / observe student needs and develop supports. 5. Professional / complete a doctorate. 6. Personal / retire comfortably. 7. Personal / renovate house. 8. Community / local progress. 9. Community / time with friends & family. 10. Medical/fitness.
1. Research: Five paragraph essay. How student attitudes affect standardized test results; student surveys.
2. Presenting: Promote YT channel. Invite guests. Record mini-lessons.
3. Publishing: Read one journal article weekly; respond in a blog post. Clois for CWG. S&F for YT channel. Goodreads purchase list for McKay’s. Weekly blog series: Weekly Wishes (Monday) and Weekly Wins (Friday).
4. Observed student needs: Changing words between parts of speech (vocabulary/grammar). Synthesizing info from multiple sources, drawing conclusions (RI/W). EFFECTIVE transitions (W). Every day v everyday; any one v anyone (grammar). Sub/obj pronouns & structure (grammar). Poss v pl nouns (grammar). Short nonfic from Lat Amer/Africa/Asia (World Lit). ALA conference registration by March.
5. Doctorate: Research programs, requirements, resources, cost, timeline.
6. Retirement: Update name on JSSB acct. Check investments. Theater CV. Entertainment experience. Duolingo/Lang8.
7. House: Floor joists. Siding. Gutters. Floors.
8. Local progress: Library. Theater. PC2V. City/county govt. Community kitchen. She Should Run vision statement. Ugly Christmas sweater. Push for diversity. Turn left!
9. Friends & extended family: Organize photos. Write postcards. Call weekly! Look for activities to do with friends. Purchase doll with long hair; practice French braid. Dance: tap, salsa, samba.
10. Immediate family: 20m room cleaning daily. When room is clean, nap together. Zoo? Drive white car together; practice solo driving. Load books in crate for McKay's. Work on staying home solo when dark. When is annual checkup? When is next therapy appt? Discuss regressive behaviors & becoming nonverbal when upset.
11. Medical: YMCA classes. Lift @ lunch. Maintain @ 155 w defined muscle tone. At 189, 1pr black 1pr white leggings; flamingo shirt. 179, 2 Svaha Rachel dresses. 169 suit - Indochino? 159 swing dance lessons. Talk to PCP about feet (cannot do calf raises, pushups, planks, mountain climbers, etc.) Also back and shoulder pain. Why can’t I sleep better? Is ADHD a possible factor? Dentist April 19 11a. Therapy Feb 9 10A; Cora OBG 245P. How to respond to regressive behavior? Obgyn Mar 15 11a.
12. Just for fun: Start sketching dragon on a pile of books, offering one to the armored knight, & banner that reads "Treasure should not be hoarded / It should be shared."
WFTY: Priorities. Tired and discouraged and frustrated. Still/again.2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence. 2022 WFTY: Focus.
Others I like: Community, Connection, Values (list), ?Patience, Cultivate, Explore, Compassion/Empathy, Rest, Brilliance/Radiance, Hope, Tactics, Joy, Solidarity, Renewal, Camaraderie, Shield2 -
I'm multi-tasking as my webinar starts LOL...
JFT 2/1 W
1) Move hourly / 7,500+ steps
2) PT exercises
3) Leftovers day / net calories zero / 72+ oz. water
4) Webinar 10-12 / wash dishes / digital declutter / clear some papers / contact church office re mail slot / meal plan & grocery list / log month end measurements on MFP / another ta-da?
5) Floss / retainers / pray
Spent time with my family yesterday for Mom's 86th birthday and had a great time. Very sedentary day: car 3 hours total, restaurant, visiting at house. I made good lunch choices: veggie omelette, small portion hashbrowns & huge fruit cup. Need to eat better at home now too!
5# Challenge ~ according to my "official" Sat. weigh-ins:Dec. 31 = 177
Jan. 7 = 177 still eating holiday foods
Jan. 14 = 176.5 getting treats & portions under control
Jan. 21 = 176.5 actually down from midweek LOL
Jan. 28 = 178 too many snacks & challenge failure... big oops
About me:I'm Carmela
This is my lifestyle. It's. Not. A. Diet.
Height 5'4"
65 yrs old
Reside in Green Bay, WI, USA
2023 Goals:1) Ultimate goal weight 150#... I'll be satisfied if I can get back down to 160# this yearWord for 2022-23: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship- Post weekly weigh-in on MFP for accountability. Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I track daily on a separate app (for the visual). My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale.
- Take measurements & log on MFP every month end
- Try new recipes now that I have the time
[**] January: parsnip/potato mash; St. Louis gooey butter cake (Mom's bday)
January 2x 4 days, 2x 5 days- Walk dog 3-4 miles, treadmill when necessary in winter, weights/my home version of circuit & other x-training
- Continue PT (physical therapy) exercises to strengthen arthritic knees & hip flexor
January 48.14 miles- In 2022 I logged 500.4 miles, or 805km. Not the full challenge, but with knee issues early in year, I was happy to get this far.
- I can earn $10 every month on my Medicare Advantage Plan with 10+ days of 7,500 steps
- registered for Seroogy's Valentine 5K on 2.4.23 ~ I had to cancel in 2022 due to inflammation in knees from overuse & arthritis (medico advised)
- register for Bellin 10K on 6.10.23 ~ 2022 first time in person since 2019 & not as large of turnout, still 4,000+ participants
- register for Packers 5K ~ date TBD
- register for Bellin Women's 5K ~ date TBD (1,000+ for all races in 2022)
- watch for other events to possibly add
- Excellent goal previous years, to be continued
- Visit parents 1-2 times each month, phone calls in between ~ they're in mid to late 80s and live 90 miles away
- Monthly contact with former colleagues/others in town, now that I'm retired
1.12.23 lunch w/ C
- Made great progress on first floor of house in 2022, keep going
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Yesterday was kind of a wash...I was super tired, so I ended up going to bed early. Got more than 8 hours of sleep which is very rare for me.azulvioleta6 wrote: »DAY 2: January 31, 2023; JFT I will:
1. Do a self-care activity
finally painted my toenails for the first time in more than a month
2. Track all food
3. 10,000 steps
4. 8 C liquid
5. 5 freggies
6. Do one mini workout at home
7. Weigh in thought I had gained 20 pounds since October...actually lost 4!
DAY 3: February 1; JFT I will:
1. Track all food
2. 10,000 steps
3. 8 C liquid
4. 5 freggies
5. Get Aquatic Center/Gym membership
6. Swim at least half a mile
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Winter Market to me is the Market on Miliary (Ave). I ask my favorite summer farmers market vendors (usually SuzyQ Fish) in fall if they'll be there. There is a group on Facebook you can join for updates. This is from their profile: Seasonally ripe produce, preserved foods, bakery, plants, meat, eggs, crafts, food trucks and more. Bounce houses and special events, each week is unique. Located in the Green Bay Plaza at the corner of Military and West Mason. Next to Big Lots in the former Office Depot building. The 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays from 9-1 PM Nov. to April.PackerFanInGB wrote: »@cshmitz110515 I'm glad you had a nice trip home with your parents and that you got to enjoy playing dominoes! I love family nights around the table like that. I miss it. Your husband's birthday meal sounds yummy. I can't wait to hear how the St. Louis gooey butter cake turns out! (Can you tell I'm hungry right now?) I didn't realize there was a Winter Market at the Convention Center. Is that every week? Is the Convention Center over by the old Port Plaza Mall downtown? Enquiring Minds want to know... I suppose a better question for myself would be why don't I ever know or hear about these things? LOL
Downtown GB has a winter market (similar type sales, not as frequent, 1 in Dec. & Jan.) at KI Convention Center (on Main St. near Fox River & free parking in ramp with skywalk). Last dates this year are Feb. 4 and 18 from 8-12.
@TerriRichardson112 I love reading your posts, and find you so inspiring. Thanks for sharing your why's and how's!PackerFanInGB wrote: »@TerriRichardson112 What an inspiring story of your why's and how's! I like the form you shared listing the steps to successfully reach a goal. Thank you for sharing your insights! I really love how steadfast you are and how calm your approach to life is...
Hugs and prayers for all @pridesabtch and @PackerFanInGB (((hugs)))PackerFanInGB wrote: »@pridesabtch I said a prayer for your Sierra, and for you also. I have a GD who was recently diagnosed as bipolar and it makes me so sad and worried about how she'll handle going off to college next year.
@azulvioleta6 Wow, love reading all that's been happening. Congrats on the new house. Thanks for sharing all your photos. I really like your 100 days approach... something for me to think about.1 -
Me and hubby are going to get indian food tonight. I am currently not a huge fan but im thinking i didnt have the right perspective—that the center of an indian dinner is the starches, not the curries and chutneys—so im giving it another shot. I do really like idly, so im going to get the sambar idly set, which comes with three idly, three chutneys (which i dont have to eat all of!), and a lentil soup i also really like. If i eat a tablespoon of chutney each, thats a ten point dinner—not bad! And not very oily either. I think that was my biggest problem. Instead of treating the curries as condiments, i treated them as meals. Thats a LOT of fat! And very little veggie. Whoops.
Now that im home tho all i want to do is lay down and eat bread. Hubby has offered to do indian another night, but he seems sad. This happens so often—i make a dinner plan at a restaurant and when the day comes, i dont wanna go! Im so bad at dinner dates! I shouldnt make myself go tho, i always regret it. If hub gets sick of me rescheduling all the time then i guess hell just have to decline next time i ask him out!
I love how you put that. Stealing!azulvioleta6 wrote: »…life got very full!
Btw nice house.
In speaking of neologisms, has @azulvioleta6 been using "freggies" to mean "fruits and/or vegetables? First time ive questioned what that meant haha. If so, stealing that too.
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Goals for 2/1
- yoga ❌
- Crochet ✅
- Log all food and water ❌
- finish paperwork ✅
- Change sheets ❌
- Laundry ❌
- Wash dishes ✅ (only a few though)
- Fold/put away clean clothes ❌
Daily gratitude: I listened to some good music. That’s all I got for today.1 -
JFT, Wed
1. go to gym.. no more excuses. Roads are not that bad
it was 16 degrees out this morning! Just couldn't get out the door!
2. concentrate on water .. 2 days I've done really good on this. My "plan" was to drink 32 ozs before I get my diet soda 96 oz!
3. log all food
4. challenge .. positive self talk Last nite .. I only ate 4 chips at a mexican restaurant.. and brought over half my chicken fajitas home.
. JFT, Thurs
1. go to gym with hubby. We decided every thursday to go together.. even though I hate going inthe afternoon... I will. It gets him to the gym, we have fun, and after all.. I am retired now. I don't have to always go early in the morning
2. log all food
3. concentrate on water
4. positive self talk
5-pound challenge!
SW: Jan 1st 207.6
SW: Feb 1: 202.4 (Down 5.2#)
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Weekly weigh-in... I will weigh myself every Sunday. I choose that day because it will help me over the weekends, which is usually my worse time.Sunday, Jan 1: 207.8 starting weight**********************
Jan 8: 204.6 -3 pounds. Had a OK week.. did ok about 5 days. My 1st goal is to be under 200 by feb 1st
Jan 15: 203.8 (Total-4#)--- This was my weight on friday, before my son came, so I am going to record that weight. My weight this morning was actually 206 .. but that was from eating way too much the past 3 days. So I am using my lower weight rather than this higher rate.. goes to show though how much our scale can go up in a few day! Hopefully it will go back down as quickly as it went up!
Jan 29: 205.0 .. not going in the right direction, but,, I need to look at where I started. Down almost 2.8 for the month.... and count that as a win. Even thought this month the scale has been up and down all month.. my own fault!
My 4 Step Plan for goal setting successWhere do I want to be at the end of the year: Weight 175 -- goal weight for my height*********************
To help me achieve my goal I will write down what I eat each day, and concentrate on drinking more water.
This week I will log all my food, and drink more water to help me achieve my primary goal. I will practice positive self-talk throughout the month of february
Next week I will plan my evening snacks to help me achieve my primary goal, and eat only what I have planned.
Next month I will l plan meals 5x a week to help me achieve my primary goal.
A little about me:My name is Joan, I will be 72 years old this summer. I am very tall, 5'11", and hope to lose 25-30 pounds. I have 2 grown children, have been married to my husband for 46 years; love to garden, love to walk and exercise, and love to sew.
My weight history:
SW Year 2017: 220-217
SW Year 2018: 195.5
SW Year 2019 : 206 -- met my goal weight of 178 on December, 2019
SW Year 2020: 182.6 -- gained 15 pounds through the pandemic
SW Year 2021: 195
SW Year 2022: 190 - reached 182 in August. But weight on a slow increase the rest of
SW Year 2023: 207.8
Weight Goals:
SW, Jan 1st, 2023: 207.8
1st goal weight: 199 - reach this by March
2nd goal weight: 180 - reach this by July
Ultimate goal weight: 170-175 - reach this by October
Monthly Goals:
Feb: 202
March: 198
April: 194 (Hubby and my 46 wedding anniversary)
May: 190
June: 186
July: 182 (my birthday)
August: 178
Sept: 174
October: 170--- Ultimate goal weight
November: learn to maintain 170
December: learn to maintain 170
Personal Goals
19. To have a better relationship with food. To not think I have to be perfect, and to realize that if I have a bad day .. that is OK. Get right back on track. To give it 80/20 --- meaning if I can stay on track 80% of the time, that is OK. It does not have to be 100%
20. To keep exercising, and do more strength training
21. To learn how to plan meals and snacks better.
22. To listen to podcasts and watch youtubers.. improve my way of thinking about food
23. To sew at least 20 lap quilts for nursing homes; make at least 25 fidget quilts; make 100 more bears for hospital.
6 . To declutter our house.. keep only what I use!
My word of the year for 2023: Transformation. I want to "transform" my thoughts about food to have a healthier attitude for food .. it is nourishment, not just enjoyment, and transform my body in get in the best shape I can... to strength so as to avoid injuries.1 -
Hugspridesabtch wrote: »Not doing so hot. Diet is crap, exercise is nonexistent and all I wan to do is nap... When I lay down my chest hurts and I cry. Sleep is actually illusive when I try to nap. I sleep well at night, but my dreams are awful.
Briefly checked in on Sierra yesterday. She isn't doing well. She is down to 95 pounds, and has lost a lot of muscle.
This is when you just concentrate on taking care of yourself! Nevermind the diet .. take good care!
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I ended up going to indian tonight. It was a mixed experience. On one hand, me and hubby aired and worked through anxieties we had about eating out. On the other, my eyes (and eating) were bigger than my plate. I realize much after that i had binged, and much of my anxiety going out was my psyche battling my binge instinct. In a way its relieving to realize, because the answer to all of this is to manage my eating over the week better. (I started restricting too much, which becomes addicting for me.) Im also happy because the last time i binged was a looong long time ago, which means im getting better at the whole eating thing. But oh boy am i sick right now. Very grateful that hubby got my tablet and apple pencil so i can draw in bed.
Im gonna try to be better at recognizing when im trying to binge and instead of binging, telling myself "ok you messed up, so no matter what, youre gonna be extra hungry for a while, but its okay, cause well recover from this; just eat a *little* extra this time and the next until were caught up; youll be okay, its okay to be hungry".3 -
Woah. Got up early today. Surprised considering yesterday was my most active day of the week. I dont feel tired at all, but i feel i should be. I also thought i was sleep deprived. Last night i wasnt even sleepy at midnight, which is strange for me. I even had to get out of hubby's bed to let hik sleep. I think ididnt get sleepy until 1 AM. So either im no longer sleep deprived and i felt more tired yesterday due to food deprivation than i actually was and now im refreshed in both degrees, or i drank way too much coffee yesterday. xD We will see i guess!
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JFT Thursday
1. THINK PINK. Draft email follow-up for superintendent. Check on coverage requirements.
2. Online facilitation - JFT. Update class website. Duolingo. Cover class. Check online student progress. Reply to emails. Set up essay revision on Google Classroom. Re-hang poster.
3. Pit Crew - I'm tired and I have nothing.
4. Planning - Reading (Spare). Update Goodreads! Call to set up testing for ADHD. NEED TO WORK ON SCRIPTS! ChatGPT update; Source v Search Engine; Taxes scripts. Create description and thumbnail for Packrat video.
5. English class - HW Survey / Essay revision / SWE. (Weekly SWE = CLOSER)
6. Lifting.
7. Check on books and dishes. Continue organizing office and setting aside space for books.
8. Evening: Dems meeting; podcast. Dinner: Salad. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! Update JFT.
9. Bedtime: Gratitude journal. Update IG. Therapy exercises: crunches, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth.
10. Upcoming: Set up digital portfolio. Get elastic for shoes & take to shoe repair. Thursday Dems meeting / podcast. Saturday YMCA/park walk? Roadhouse video? Library volunteering. Sun no RC; park walk / podcast. When to work on Clois & Stuffy? Need to purchase and install doors. Grocery shopping – take clothing donation. Where is my list of core values? YIKES. Prep SJ video on opt-in vs required.
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 2022: 201.2
Today: 202.2
Long-term goals/progress
1. Professional / read current research. 2. Professional / present at conferences. 3. Professional / publish scholarly articles. 4. Professional / observe student needs and develop supports. 5. Professional / complete a doctorate. 6. Personal / retire comfortably. 7. Personal / renovate house. 8. Community / local progress. 9. Community / time with friends & family. 10. Medical/fitness.
1. Research: Five paragraph essay. How student attitudes affect standardized test results; student surveys.
2. Presenting: Promote YT channel. Invite guests. Record mini-lessons.
3. Publishing: Read one journal article weekly; respond in a blog post. Clois for CWG. S&F for YT channel. Goodreads purchase list for McKay’s. Weekly blog series: Weekly Wishes (Monday) and Weekly Wins (Friday).
4. Observed student needs: Changing words between parts of speech (vocabulary/grammar). Synthesizing info from multiple sources, drawing conclusions (RI/W). EFFECTIVE transitions (W). Every day v everyday; any one v anyone (grammar). Sub/obj pronouns & structure (grammar). Poss v pl nouns (grammar). Short nonfic from Lat Amer/Africa/Asia (World Lit). ALA conference registration by March.
5. Doctorate: Research programs, requirements, resources, cost, timeline.
6. Retirement: Update name on JSSB acct. Check investments. Theater CV. Entertainment experience. Duolingo/Lang8.
7. House: Floor joists. Siding. Gutters. Floors.
8. Local progress: Library. Theater. PC2V. City/county govt. Community kitchen. She Should Run vision statement. Ugly Christmas sweater. Push for diversity. Turn left!
9. Friends & extended family: Organize photos. Write postcards. Call weekly! Look for activities to do with friends. Purchase doll with long hair; practice French braid. Dance: tap, salsa, samba.
10. Immediate family: 20m room cleaning daily. When room is clean, nap together. Zoo? Drive white car together; practice solo driving. Load books in crate for McKay's. Work on staying home solo when dark. When is annual checkup? When is next therapy appt? Discuss regressive behaviors & becoming nonverbal when upset.
11. Medical: YMCA classes. Lift @ lunch. Maintain @ 155 w defined muscle tone. At 189, 1pr black 1pr white leggings; flamingo shirt. 179, 2 Svaha Rachel dresses. 169 suit - Indochino? 159 swing dance lessons. Talk to PCP about feet (cannot do calf raises, pushups, planks, mountain climbers, etc.) Also back and shoulder pain. Why can’t I sleep better? Is ADHD a possible factor? Dentist April 19 11a. Therapy Feb 9 10A; Cora OBG 245P. How to respond to regressive behavior? Obgyn Mar 15 11a.
12. Just for fun: Start sketching dragon on a pile of books, offering one to the armored knight, & banner that reads "Treasure should not be hoarded / It should be shared."
WFTY: Priorities. I am SO ready for the grey drizzles to be OVER.2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence. 2022 WFTY: Focus.
Others I like: Community, Connection, Values (list), ?Patience, Cultivate, Explore, Compassion/Empathy, Rest, Brilliance/Radiance, Hope, Tactics, Joy, Solidarity, Renewal, Camaraderie, Shield2 -
Recap 2/1 W
1) Move hourly / 7,500+ steps
7.7K 12 floors 10/14
2) PT exercises
3) Leftovers day / net calories zero / 72+ oz. water too many snacks... net cals -608, sodium green yay, fiber & protein excellent, carbs & calcium ok, 96 oz. water
4) Webinar 10-12 / wash dishes / digital declutter / clear some papers / contact church office re mail slot / meal plan & grocery list / log month end measurements on MFP / another ta-da? refilled safflower birdfeeder, topped up heated birdbath, balanced bank accts, boiled eggs
5) Floss / retainers / pray 3x
JFT 2/2 R ~ Wind chill presently 7F (-14C) & we're in Wind Chill Advisory until noon tomorrow, so no dog walk today
1) Move hourly
2) Treadmill
3) Not sure of meals / net calories zero / 72+ oz. water
4) Meal plan & grocery list / webinar 2-3 / grocery shop / Breadsmith / prep SW bday gift & card / read info on race packet pick-up F & race details Sat. / another ta-da?
5) Floss / retainers / pray
100 days from now reminder: What I do today gets me where I want to be.
About me:I'm Carmela
This is my lifestyle. It's. Not. A. Diet.
Height 5'4"
65 yrs old
Reside in Green Bay, WI, USA
2023 Goals:1) Ultimate goal weight 150#... I'll be satisfied if I can get back down to 160# this yearWord for 2022-23: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship- Post weekly weigh-in on MFP for accountability. Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I track daily on a separate app (for the visual). My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale.
- Take measurements & log on MFP every month end ~ 1.31.23 ack!
- Try new recipes now that I have the time
January: parsnip/potato mash; St. Louis gooey butter cake (Mom's bday)
January 2x5 days, 2x4 days- Walk dog 3-4 miles, treadmill when necessary in winter, weights/my home version of circuit & other x-training
- Continue PT (physical therapy) exercises to strengthen arthritic knees & hip flexor
January 48.14 miles- In 2022 I logged 500.4 miles, or 805km. Not the full challenge, but with knee issues early in year, I was happy to get this far.
- I can earn $10 every month on my Medicare Advantage Plan with 10+ days of 7,500 steps
- registered for Seroogy's Valentine 5K on 2.4.23 ~ I had to cancel in 2022 due to inflammation in knees from overuse & arthritis (medico advised)
- register for Bellin 10K on 6.10.23 ~ 2022 first time in person since 2019 & not as large of turnout, still 4,000+ participants
- register for Packers 5K ~ date TBD
- register for Bellin Women's 5K ~ date TBD (1,000+ for all races in 2022)
- watch for other events to possibly add
- Excellent goal previous years, to be continued
- Visit parents 1-2 times each month, phone calls in between ~ they're in mid to late 80s and live 90 miles away
- Monthly contact with former colleagues/others in town, now that I'm retired
1.12.23 lunch w/ C
- Made great progress on first floor of house in 2022, keep going
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Another dreary day. Was late for work, and didn't even shower or do my hair. Just threw on some clothes and a hat and went, okay I did brush my teeth. I was awake, but just couldn't get going. Lots of meetings today, but may leave early and shower before trivia tonight. Went to trivia last night, but wasn't really in the mood for it. We have teams we play on, so I feel bad if I miss. That and Tim thinks me getting out of the house is better than me laying around every evening.
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Yep, fruits + veggies! I need to work back up to 10 a day, but that is a LOT of chopping and chewing.In speaking of neologisms, has @azulvioleta6 been using "freggies" to mean "fruits and/or vegetables? First time ive questioned what that meant haha. If so, stealing that too.
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Just for today, post workday:
No alcohol
30 minutes purging/recycling
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azulvioleta6 wrote: »
DAY 3: February 1; JFT I will:
1. Track all food
2. 10,000 steps
3. 8 C liquid
4. 5 freggies
5. Get Aquatic Center/Gym membership
6. Swim at least half a mile
Well, I knew where my gym bag was and where my swim bag was...but it turns out there was no swimming suit in there and no lap swim fins! Somehow they went walkabout during the move. I did find suits that I can wear (not the one I was looking for!) but not the flippers. I ended up doing some organizing and unpacking last night rather than making it to the gym. I've ordered new flippers (needed some smaller/lighter ones for travel anyhow) and realistically will not swim until I get those.
Grrr--minor roadblock! It's also 26 degrees here, just too cold for wet hair. I am hoping to get in the water by the weekend.
DAY 4: February 2; JFT I will:
1. Track all food
2. 10,000 steps
3. 8 C liquid
4. 5 freggies
5. Get Aquatic Center/Gym membership set up
6. Do mini workout at home
7. Work on 3rd floor organization (bedroom, closets, guest room, linen, laundry) projects
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. JFT, Thurs
1. go to gym with hubby. We decided every thursday to go together.. even though I hate going inthe afternoon... I will. It gets him to the gym, we have fun, and after all.. I am retired now. I don't have to always go early in the morning Even though I did not want to go ... I hate going in the afternoon! But .. it was all OK,and I felt better (well.. a little bettet!)
2. log all food
3. concentrate on water
4. positive self talk Had to really work on on this one today.. as this was a day I was hungry all day. But .. tomorrow is a new day.
JFT, Friday
1. go to the gym.. even though it will only be 11 degrees in the morning!! BRRRR Can't wait for the weekend ... it the low 50s! Will fill like summer!
2. concentrate on water
3. log all food
4. mindful eating
5. positive self talk
Weighins
SW: Jan 1st 207.6
SW: Feb 1: 202.4 (Down 5.2#)
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Weekly weigh-in... I will weigh myself every Sunday. I choose that day because it will help me over the weekends, which is usually my worse time.Sunday, Jan 1: 207.8 starting weight**********************
Jan 8: 204.6 -3 pounds. Had a OK week.. did ok about 5 days. My 1st goal is to be under 200 by feb 1st
Jan 15: 203.8 (Total-4#)--- This was my weight on friday, before my son came, so I am going to record that weight. My weight this morning was actually 206 .. but that was from eating way too much the past 3 days. So I am using my lower weight rather than this higher rate.. goes to show though how much our scale can go up in a few day! Hopefully it will go back down as quickly as it went up!
Jan 29: 205.0 .. not going in the right direction, but,, I need to look at where I started. Down almost 2.8 for the month.... and count that as a win. Even thought this month the scale has been up and down all month.. my own fault!
My 4 Step Plan for goal setting successWhere do I want to be at the end of the year: Weight 175 -- goal weight for my height*********************
To help me achieve my goal I will write down what I eat each day, and concentrate on drinking more water.
This week I will log all my food, and drink more water to help me achieve my primary goal. I will practice positive self-talk throughout the month of february
Next week I will plan my evening snacks to help me achieve my primary goal, and eat only what I have planned.
Next month I will l plan meals 5x a week to help me achieve my primary goal.
A little about me:My name is Joan, I will be 72 years old this summer. I am very tall, 5'11", and hope to lose 25-30 pounds. I have 2 grown children, have been married to my husband for 46 years; love to garden, love to walk and exercise, and love to sew.
My weight history:
SW Year 2017: 220-217
SW Year 2018: 195.5
SW Year 2019 : 206 -- met my goal weight of 178 on December, 2019
SW Year 2020: 182.6 -- gained 15 pounds through the pandemic
SW Year 2021: 195
SW Year 2022: 190 - reached 182 in August. But weight on a slow increase the rest of
SW Year 2023: 207.8
Weight Goals:
SW, Jan 1st, 2023: 207.8
1st goal weight: 199 - reach this by March
2nd goal weight: 180 - reach this by July
Ultimate goal weight: 170-175 - reach this by October
Monthly Goals:
Feb: 202 --- actual weight was 202.4, so not too far off.
March: 198
April: 194 (Hubby and my 46 wedding anniversary)
May: 190
June: 186
July: 182 (my birthday)
August: 178
Sept: 174
October: 170--- Ultimate goal weight
November: learn to maintain 170
December: learn to maintain 170
Personal Goals
24. To have a better relationship with food. To not think I have to be perfect, and to realize that if I have a bad day .. that is OK. Get right back on track. To give it 80/20 --- meaning if I can stay on track 80% of the time, that is OK. It does not have to be 100%
25. To keep exercising, and do more strength training
26. To learn how to plan meals and snacks better.
27. To listen to podcasts and watch youtubers.. improve my way of thinking about food
28. To sew at least 20 lap quilts for nursing homes; make at least 25 fidget quilts; make 100 more bears for hospital.
6 . To declutter our house.. keep only what I use!
My word of the year for 2023: Transformation. I want to "transform" my thoughts about food to have a healthier attitude for food .. it is nourishment, not just enjoyment, and transform my body in get in the best shape I can... to strength so as to avoid injuries.2 -
JFT Friday
1. THINK PINK. Draft email follow-up for superintendent. Check on coverage requirements.
2. Online facilitation - JFT. Update class website. Duolingo. Cover class. Reply to emails. Update Weekly Wins/Wishes.
3. Pit Crew - Staff thank-you notes.
4. Planning - MEETING. Reading (Spare). Update Goodreads! Call to set up testing for ADHD. NEED TO WORK ON SCRIPTS! ChatGPT update; Source v Search Engine; Taxes scripts.
5. English class - Parts of speech / Character comparison / email update. (Weekly SWE = CLOSER)
6. Lifting.
7. Check on books and dishes. Continue organizing office and setting aside space for books.
8. Evening: Livestream. Dinner: Chicken & veg. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! Update JFT.
9. Bedtime: Gratitude journal. Update IG. Therapy exercises: crunches, push-ups, squats, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth.
10. Upcoming: Set up digital portfolio. Get elastic for shoes & take to shoe repair. Saturday YMCA/workshop. Library volunteering. Park walk? Sun no RC; park walk / podcast. Take Natalie, pick up bookcase? When to work on Clois & Stuffy? Need to purchase and install doors. Grocery shopping – take clothing donation. Where is my list of core values? YIKES. Post SJ video on opt-in vs required. Roadhouse video Thurs before therapy; lunch @ indian restaurant; C appt.
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 2022: 201.2
Today: 202.2
Long-term goals/progress
1. Professional / read current research. 2. Professional / present at conferences. 3. Professional / publish scholarly articles. 4. Professional / observe student needs and develop supports. 5. Professional / complete a doctorate. 6. Personal / retire comfortably. 7. Personal / renovate house. 8. Community / local progress. 9. Community / time with friends & family. 10. Medical/fitness.
1. Research: Five paragraph essay. How student attitudes affect standardized test results; student surveys.
2. Presenting: Promote YT channel. Invite guests. Record mini-lessons.
3. Publishing: Read one journal article weekly; respond in a blog post. Clois for CWG. S&F for YT channel. Goodreads purchase list for McKay’s. Weekly blog series: Weekly Wishes (Monday) and Weekly Wins (Friday).
4. Observed student needs: Changing words between parts of speech (vocabulary/grammar). Synthesizing info from multiple sources, drawing conclusions (RI/W). EFFECTIVE transitions (W). Every day v everyday; any one v anyone (grammar). Sub/obj pronouns & structure (grammar). Poss v pl nouns (grammar). Short nonfic from Lat Amer/Africa/Asia (World Lit). ALA conference registration by March.
5. Doctorate: Research programs, requirements, resources, cost, timeline.
6. Retirement: Update name on JSSB acct. Check investments. Theater CV. Entertainment experience. Duolingo/Lang8.
7. House: Floor joists. Siding. Gutters. Floors.
8. Local progress: Library. Theater. PC2V. City/county govt. Community kitchen. She Should Run vision statement. Ugly Christmas sweater. Push for diversity. Turn left!
9. Friends & extended family: Organize photos. Write postcards. Call weekly! Look for activities to do with friends. Purchase doll with long hair; practice French braid. Dance: tap, salsa, samba.
10. Immediate family: 20m room cleaning daily. When room is clean, nap together. Zoo? Drive white car together; practice solo driving. Load books in crate for McKay's. Work on staying home solo when dark. When is annual checkup? When is next therapy appt? Discuss regressive behaviors & becoming nonverbal when upset.
11. Medical: YMCA classes. Lift @ lunch. Maintain @ 155 w defined muscle tone. At 189, 1pr black 1pr white leggings; flamingo shirt. 179, 2 Svaha Rachel dresses. 169 suit - Indochino? 159 swing dance lessons. Talk to PCP about feet (cannot do calf raises, pushups, planks, mountain climbers, etc.) Also back and shoulder pain. Why can’t I sleep better? Is ADHD a possible factor? Dentist April 19 11a. Therapy Feb 9 10A; Cora OBG 245P. How to respond to regressive behavior? Obgyn Mar 15 11a.
12. Just for fun: Start sketching dragon on a pile of books, offering one to the armored knight, & banner that reads "Treasure should not be hoarded / It should be shared."
WFTY: Priorities. Again with the feeling pulled in too many directions.2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence. 2022 WFTY: Focus.
Others I like: Community, Connection, Values (list), ?Patience, Cultivate, Explore, Compassion/Empathy, Rest, Brilliance/Radiance, Hope, Tactics, Joy, Solidarity, Renewal, Camaraderie, Shield1 -
Im trying to not obsess about weight loss. Im getting there. I know eventually i will autopilot naturally. Looking forward to it.
I also realized that my average loss is around one half pound. Which makes sense, thats a good rate for my BMI. But that means my journey will be two years. Which is a lot longer than i figured. I shouldnt have expected something within a few months, but i subconciously was. Bad habit i guess. But im relieved somewhat when i successfully remind myself that i will be losing weight the whole time. Each month will be better than the last. Ill reap half the benefits halfway thru.
Didnt crash yesterday or the day after. I guess coffee is just that great?
Im trying to get back into a stretching routine every morning. Its hard but very worth it.
Got some big items done yesterday, my stress has been significantly lifted. Whod a thought?? LOL. Feels good. Cant procrastinate! Its bad for you!
Feelin the diet but glad to be back on track. Fun fact: If i wanted to, i could eat six slices of nut butter toast as my daily nutrition and hit my point goal. I dont know why, but that fact delights me. Man i love nut butter toast. And bananas! Can you tell i need to go shopping?2 -
Recap 2/2 R ~ Wind chill presently 7F (-14C) & we're in Wind Chill Advisory until noon tomorrow, so no dog walk today or tomorrow
1) Move hourly 14.1K 13 floors 12/14
2) Treadmill 3.14 mi
3) Not sure of meals / net calories zero / 72+ oz. water : still eating on hubby's bday leftovers & snacking... net cals -265, sodium -865, fiber protein carbs excellent, calcium ok, 72 oz. water
4) Meal plan & grocery list / webinar 2-3 / grocery shop / Breadsmith / prep SW bday gift & card / read info on race packet pick-up F & race details Sat. ~ realized new route this year, seems ok / another ta-da? cleared some papers, digital decluttering
5) Floss / retainers / pray 3x
JFT 2/3 F ~ Staying inside as much as possible. Today's high temp may reach 6F, with wind chills in double-digit negatives (presently -14). Sad me & sad dog.
1) Move hourly / 7,500+ steps / PT exercises
2) Net calories zero / 72+ oz. water
3) Laundry & towels / wash dishes / prep SW bday gift & card / pick up race packet 3:30 & check roads on new route / mail gift / prep clothes (multiple layers) & warmers for Sat. race / prep for winter market after race / clear some papers / digital declutter / check DVR / another ta-da?
4) Floss / retainers / pray
100 days from now reminder: What I do today gets me where I want to be. [Feb. 1 - May 11]
About me:I'm Carmela
This is my lifestyle. It's. Not. A. Diet.
Height 5'4"
65 yrs old
Reside in Green Bay, WI, USA
2023 Goals:1) Ultimate goal weight 150#... I'll be satisfied if I can get back down to 160# this yearWord for 2022-23: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship- Post weekly weigh-in on MFP for accountability. Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I track daily on a separate app (for the visual). My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale.
- Take measurements & log on MFP every month end ~ 1.31.23 ack!
- Try new recipes now that I have the time
January: parsnip/potato mash; St. Louis gooey butter cake (Mom's bday)
January 1x6 days, 1x5 days, 2x4 days- Walk dog 3-4 miles, treadmill when necessary in winter, weights/my home version of circuit & other x-training
- Continue PT (physical therapy) exercises to strengthen arthritic knees & hip flexor
January 48.14 miles- In 2022 I logged 500.4 miles, or 805km. Not the full challenge, but with knee issues early in year, I was happy to get this far.
- I can earn $10 every month on my Medicare Advantage Plan with 10+ days of 7,500 steps
- registered for Seroogy's Valentine 5K on 2.4.23 ~ I had to cancel in 2022 due to inflammation in knees from overuse & arthritis (medico advised)
- register for Bellin 10K on 6.10.23 ~ 2022 first time in person since 2019 & not as large of turnout, still 4,000+ participants
- register for Packers 5K ~ date TBD
- register for Bellin Women's 5K ~ date TBD (1,000+ for all races in 2022)
- watch for other events to possibly add
- Excellent goal previous years, to be continued
- Visit parents 1-2 times each month, phone calls in between ~ they're in mid to late 80s and live 90 miles away
- Monthly contact with former colleagues/others in town, now that I'm retired
1.12.23 lunch w/ C
- Made great progress on first floor of house in 2022, keep going
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