JUST FOR TODAY... One day at a time .. Daily Commitment for 2023!

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  • pamperedlinny
    pamperedlinny Posts: 1,674 Member
    JFT:
    ☑️Drink at least 72oz water ✔️
    ☑️Stay under 1800 calories ✔️
    ☑️No coffee until 8am ✔️
    ☑️No food until 10am ✔️
    ☑️No food after 8pm ✔️
    ☑️Get at least 5000 steps today ✔️
    ☑️Mammogram this morning ✔️
    ☑️Figure out a dinner plan for the family ✔️
    ☑️Get to the gym for Zumba tonight 🛇 My husband reminded me that he signed me up to make Spanish Rice for his office party. Instead of Zumba I was cooking a whole tray for a dozen people.


    JFT:
    ☑️Drink at least 72oz water
    ☑️Stay under 1800 calories
    ☑️No coffee until 8am
    ☑️No food until 10am
    ☑️No food after 8pm
    ☑️Get at least 5000 steps today
    ☑️Daughter's Volleyball practice directly after work
    ☑️Ladies Bible Study Night at church
    ☑️Remember to take light salad dressing to the dinner!
  • emgracewrites
    emgracewrites Posts: 478 Member
    My only goal for today is to log my food. I’m already fighting pain and anxiety attacks this morning so anything more than that just feels like too much.
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,577 Member
    JFT Tuesday
    1. THINK PINK. Check on coverage requirements. JFT. Review emails.
    2. Online facilitation - Cover classes. Review/revise lesson plans. SET TIMES. Update class website. Duolingo. Reply to emails. Grade late assignments. Journal.
    3. Pit Crew - Help students make course requests. Check Chromebooks.
    4. Planning - Take boxes out to car. Mark courses complete per email. Reading (Libby). Update Goodreads! ChatGPT update; Source v Search Engine; Taxes scripts. Do some deep stretchy squats and some crunches. MAKE CALLS: NO PROGRESS REPORT, TUTORING AM.
    5. English class - DGP 7.2 / Lesson - TPCAS(TT) / Poem / Closer = NRI to 50%
    6. Park walk. Maybe run?
    7. Sort clothes? Check on books and dishes. Continue organizing office and setting aside space for books.
    8. Evening: Tweetchat. 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!
    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 & tweetchats on anon; library volunteering; massage. Park walk? Used bookstore? Sun RC; podcast. When to work on Clois & Stuffy? Need to purchase and install doors; need to repair joist. C nap in bedroom; keep blankets and pillows (and PJs!) in bedroom. Move OUR blankets and pillows to bedroom.

    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: 204.0

    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. Concerns about sleeping in room.

    11. Medical: YMCA classes. Lift @ lunch. Maintain @ 155 w defined muscle tone. At 189, 1pr black 1pr white leggings; purple All-Stars. 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 Mar 23 4p. How to respond to regressive behavior? What do I do about the fact that I WANT her to sleep in her room and she doesn't seem to care? Trying to reflect on progress but it's hard when there's so far to go. Obgyn Mar 15 11a. ADHD testing Aug 10 2P and Aug 15 2P. Biometric April X 9AM. Annual exam Oct 11 9A check calendar.

    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 particularly tired this morning. Not sure why. And I'm having REALLY vivid dreams.
    2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence. 2022 WFTY: Focus.
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,464 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Morning everyone

    Has anyone tried one of them Smart Weighted Hula Hoops which has the ball that spins round?
    What did you think? are they worth it?

    I used one a few years back, and it bruised me where it hit. To be fair, I bruise easily, but still wasn't pleasant. It was fun though!
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,464 Member
    Back to reality today. We got a new puppy yesterday. Sierra qualifies to have a therapy dog at college. Sierra helped us choose a dog, she wanted a girl that was not too small. We knew she needs a hypoallergenic dog due to allergies. I happened to see where a friend of a friend had a female golden doodle from her last litter that had nit yet been adopted. It was a perfect match. Sierra named her Gia. We are going to go visit Sierra Saturday and introduce her to her pup. The plan is, we will house train the puppy and then send her up to school with Sierra. Gia is super cute & sweet, but boy puppies are a lot of work. She woke me at 6:00 this morning to a poo filled kennel. Which meant cleaning the kennel & the dog plus an early morning load of laundry. Ugh, at least with babies the poo is mostly contained in a diaper... Love her anyway.

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    Now that Sierra is in a slightly better place and our weekend away is finished, it is time to get back on track. I taught spin last night, as the regular instructor had shoulder surgery Friday. We got new bikes at the Y and they are way nicer than the old bikes, smooth and with a digital monitor that gives you RPM's. Still doesn't give a tension monitor, but I can control their tension by giving them a working RPM range. After class last night "Foxy" (all the class has nicknames) told me his original plan was to do squats and deadlifts after class, but after that class his legs were already shot. Makes an instructor feel good to know she gave them a good workout.

    Not much planned for today, catch up on the work I missed. Go home at lunch to let the pup out. Bible Study or Spin Class if Bible Study gets canceled again.

    JFT Tuesday
    - Up by 7:00 :smiley:
    - Feed & let puppy out :smiley:
    - Snuggle a bit :smiley:
    - Work by 8:00 :smiley:
    - Eat on plan - low-ish carb, calories under 1300+ exercise
    - Drink MORE water
    - Limit 2 soda during the day
    - Let pup out at lunch
    - Bible Study or Spin
    - Play/snuggle with puppy, work on potty training and "sit"
    - NO ALCOHOL
    - Bed by 11:00
  • dvmmcw8273
    dvmmcw8273 Posts: 84 Member
    Stay within macro numbers even with two restaurant meals.
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,431 Member

    Just for Monday
    • 24H Plan & Assess :)Done
    • Water 64 oz by 7 pm :naughty:
    • WFPB meals :)
    • Dr. appointment. Hopefully get some answers so I can be more active! :)I went but didn't get a clear path to addressing, unfortunately.
    • Home Care: Dust. Bills. :)
    • Declutter: 15 minutes shredding paper & cleaning files. 15 minutes digital declutter of emails/photos. :)
    • Close Activity Rings. :)
    • Walk outside, even if it's just around the block! Fresh air. Help pick up my mood. :(
    • Bedtime Routine: Begin getting ready 30 minutes before. Read for 1 hour before lights out. :)

    Dr. appointment yesterday went about how I expected. Apparently I have arthritis in my ankles and feet that is progressing, and neuropathy which had been pretty stable since chemo is progressively getting worse also (maybe one is triggering the other?). So, I'm trying an anti-inflammatory to try to quiet the arthritis and hopefully that will help the neuropathy calm down in response. If not, then I try a medication used for nerve pain. If that doesn't help, it's on to a podiatrist. Of course it's not what I want to hear, but I will just move forward and until I find something that helps. @mytime6630 I am thinking about checking out the Good Feet Store. I have a follow up in April and if things aren't getting better, I'm going to ask about it. I know they're expensive, but they'd be so worth it if they helped! My husband got a pair of inserts from there many years ago and he also still wears his to this day...never goes without them. Life-changing for him. So, thank you for sharing about your husband's luck with them. Maybe that will be the answer.

    @pridesabtch Gia is adorable! Sierra will love her! My mom has a goldendoodle that is so sweet! She's very active and smart as a whip. That's so nice of you to do for her. Training puppies is hella hard work!

    @mytime6630 Your plants!!! Oh my gosh! They're doing fantastic under those lights! Do you have them in the basement or like a backroom? It looked pretty dark where they are. I can't believe the blooms already! I'm sold! I need to look into a kit like that. I totally get it about the wildlife and gardens. Before we moved to town, we had the same issue. Rabbits, turkeys and deer used to hit ours pretty hard. Had to fence it in. Here in town, we don't have a garden like we did in the country, but we do still grow some things in big patio pots. I'm thinking about looking into buying or making one of those waist-high container gardens also this year. Your flowers are so pretty! Thanks for sharing. I didn't know you could grow so many plants in one spot like that. Obviously, I've not researched it enough. Good way to save money on flowers too. I know you do a lot of landscaping. Heck, we spend a lot on flowers in the spring, and we don't plant nearly as many as you do! :flowerforyou:

    @Bex953172 I'm so sorry that your birthday and Mother's Day didn't go as you'd have liked. I didn't do much for my birthday either this year. :heart: Glad the kiddos are in their new school now though! I hope they love it! You'll get a nice walk in each day it sounds like...

    Today is AQ video day. I go to my mother's on Tuesdays to watch a quilting show that is live-streamed on YouTube. It's only an hour long but we both enjoy seeing the quilts the people make each week and it's something routine that my mom can count on us doing together each week.

    It's in the 40's this week, so the snow we have is slowly melting. I can see more and more spots of grass peeking through so I'm happy about that! My husband put up the bird feeder yesterday and we had cardinals, a woodpecker, swallows and a robin on it pretty quickly! We have swallows building a nest in one of the birdhouses too, so that made me happy to see! These Wisconsin winters really get depressing after awhile and I'm ready to go outside without a coat! This winter we've had a lot of gray cloudy skies. Just having sunshine can make a huge difference.

    Well, this has certainly turned into a novel... Oops! Have a great day everyone.

    Just for Tuesday
    • 24H Plan & Assess :)Done
    • Water 64 oz by 7 pm
    • WFPB meals
    • Watch Tuesday's Accuquilt live video at mom's house
    • Home Care & Food Prep (batch cook rice, beans, dice veggies)
    • Close Activity Rings
    • 30 minutes in sewing room
    • Get outside, even if it's just spending time in back yard! Fresh air. Help pick up my mood.
    • Bedtime Routine: Begin getting ready 30 minutes before. Read for 1 hour before lights out.


    WOTY 2023: Balance
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,162 Member
    edited March 2023
    JFT for 3/20/2023 (yesterday)✔️
    1) No dessert today, unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added. Can some honey. (last 3/14)✔️✔️
    2) Nothing from DH's stash today; none of his pepitas. No more of his croissants, either!
    3) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 3/17)✔️
    4) Don't weigh again until Monday, 3/20.✔️
    5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/17). Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at restaurant ok. Can have cheese with restaurant meals.✔️
    6) Can have honey today(1-3 Tbsp.). (a little in honey mustard ok) (last 2/24)✔️Didn't eat today.
    7) Nuts ok (22-26 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts, but none of Gary's canned nuts or pepitas.✔️
    8) No beef jerky today.✔️
    9) No chicken Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday) (last 3/14)✔️
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin today.(last 3/16)✔️Didn't eat today.
    11) None of the gift nuts (&fruits) my friend gave us today. (last 3/17)✔️
    12) No more of the toffee nuts or pistachios from the gift nuts - leave for DH.✔️
    13) No hummus today. (last 3/17)✔️
    JFT for 3/21/2023 (today)✔️
    1) Can have dessert today. (last 3/14)
    2) Nothing from DH's stash today; none of his pepitas. No more of his croissants, either!
    3) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 3/17)
    4) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 3/23.
    5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/20). Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at restaurant ok. Can have cheese with restaurant meals.
    6) Can have honey today(1-3 Tbsp.). (a little in honey mustard ok) (last 2/24)
    7) Nuts ok (22-26 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts, but none of Gary's canned nuts or pepitas.
    8) No beef jerky today.
    9) No chicken Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday) (last 3/14)
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin today.(last 3/16)
    11) Up to 1.5 to 2.0 oz of gift nuts (&fruits) my friend gave us today. (last 3/17)
    12) No more of the toffee nuts or pistachios from the gift nuts - leave for DH.
    13) Hummus ok today. (last 3/17)
    14) Anniversary dinner with DH tonight! Can eat what I want.

    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until dinner with DH. Can still have my dose of metamusal.
    ================== 4DW started =============
    Since MFP is going to close the blogs soon, I have to move my 4DWs (4 Day Wins) here.
    Now in shared file:

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zarlETHtkiVUD1O6BKpHA7GCNFJS8IdF/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108259155343870939869&rtpof=true&sd=true


  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,643 Member
    Back to posting... I was out of town Sunday afternoon to Mon. early evening, visiting my parents. I took our leftover beef stew to them, which they both really liked. When I got home, I had a quick supper then attended a community band concert at a local PAC (alone as hubby had headache, but I've done many things alone in my life). Very good musicians and I enjoyed the performance. Today has been busy as well, but posting JFT for my accountability.

    JFT T 3/21
    1) Move hourly
    2) Walked dog 4.51 mi ~ have to remember to put her towel by front door, since she usually is a bit (or more) muddy from the snow melt :smiley: happy dog & happy me
    3) Net calories zero / 72+ oz. water
    4) Pack up snowman decorations (in progress) / put decorations in basement storage / pack up glued projects & put in storage / clear some papers / digital declutter / 7:30 choir rehearsal / another ta-da?
    5) Floss / retainers / pray

    100 days from now reminder: What I do today gets me where I want to be. [Feb. 1 - May 11] Day 47

    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 year
    • Post weekly weigh-in on MFP for accountability. Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I track daily on a separate app (for the visual). My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale.
    • Take measurements & log on MFP every month end ~ 1.31.23 ack! 2.28.23 not better but not worse
    2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
    • Try new recipes now that I have the time
      January: parsnip/potato mash; St. Louis gooey butter cake (Mom's bday) = :smiley::smiley:
      February: creamy bacon corn chowder (slow cooker); banana bread (using applesauce & oil); braised lamb shanks with lentils (slow cooker); apple cake (with buttermilk) = :smiley::smiley::smiley::smiley:
    3) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x)
    January 1x6 days, 1x5 days, 2x4 days = :smiley:
    February 1x6 days, 2x5 days, 1x4 days = :smiley:
    March 1x6 days, 1x5 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
    4) MapMyWalk app You Vs. the Year 1,023km challenge started on Jan. 1
    January 48.14 miles
    February 55.79 miles YTD 103.93 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.
    5) At least 7,500 steps per day
    • I can earn $10 every month on my Medicare Advantage Plan with 10+ days of 7,500 steps = :smiley::smiley:
    6) Participate in my favorite area races ~ I walk, I do not run
    • Registered for Seroogy's Valentine 5K on 2.4.23 ~ skipped 2023 due to frigid temps with wind chill around 0F... didn't want a repeat of overuse injury from last winter. In 2022, I had to cancel race due to inflammation in knees from overuse & arthritis (medico advised) from walking in another frigid 5K.
    • Registered for Bellin 10K on 6.10.23 ~ 2022 first time in person since 2019; 2023 added 5K event.
    • 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 ~ learned of Pi Day race, but did not enter
    7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together
    • Excellent goal previous years, to be continued
    8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states)
    • 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/ CH
      2.11.23 ART Nite w/ PZ (supper, gallery, bar w/ live music)
    9) Continue to declutter bedroom, home office, basement, books in living room
    • Made great progress on first floor of house in 2022, keep going
    Word for 2022-23: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship
  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 1,002 Member
    Better late than never!

    Recap Monday, 3/20
    Log - :)
    Healthy choices - :/
    Hydrate - :)
    Exercise - :(
    Grading! - :/

    JFT Tuesday 3/21
    Log
    Healthy choices
    Hydrate
    Exercise
    Day with Mom
    Grading!
  • emgracewrites
    emgracewrites Posts: 478 Member
    My only goal today was to log my food. I did, but it’s depressing to look at. Ended up having toast and yogurt for dinner because my stovetop started spewing smoke while I was just preheating a pan. Brand new drip pans and burners and I’m still terrified to turn it on.

    Anyone have any recipes that can be cooked in a microwave, air fryer, or slow cooker? Because that’s pretty much all I’ve got right now.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,279 Member

    Goals for tomorrow, Tues
    1. log all food :)
    2. concentrate on water :s
    3. evening .. brush teeth after dinner; carry water bottle with me :s
    4. out to eat with friend .. choose a salad with healthy dressing :) Had chicken salad .. no wine!
    5. go to gym :)

    Heading to bed soon.. but wanted to get goals posted tonite for tomorrow.
    JFT, Wed
    1. log all food
    2. concentrate on water
    3. evening -- brush teeth after dinner; drink water
    4. keep within calorie limit
    5. go to gym.. or use home gym
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,162 Member
    Hour commitment - I won’t eat again until tomorrow.
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,045 Member
    Gia is the cutest puppy ever!

    JFT Monday 20th March

    Eat 3 sensible meals 2 and a half
    Only one snack 2
    Back exercises no
    Phone window firm yes
    Wash car yes
    Half an hour clearing room almost an hour

    So that was Monday, seems I missed Tuesday out. Ate too many biscuits on Tuesday.

    JFT Wednesday 22nd March

    Eat 3 sensible meals
    Only one snack
    Back exercises
    Half an hour clearing room
    Plant dahlia corms

    @PackerFanInGB I've got a windowsill full of trays of tiny seedlings. The pleasure of seeing them sprout is now countered by the realisation that I've no idea where I'm going to put all the pots once I've potted them on. I've no greenhouse and it's far too cold outside.

  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,158 Member
    I did a push up yesterday, by accident 😂😂
    I've never been able to do one, my arms just crumple when I bend them.
    But last night the girls were doing "push ups" (don't ask. I don't know why either) but you know when kids do it with their hips/tummies 😂😂
    So I held Casey in the right position and was like no just bend your arms and I'll keep your body straight. She did it in the end but Marley still didn't understand. So I was I said "like this Marley!" I got on the floor and did like 3?
    But even I was like wtf never been able to do that before 😂 surprised myself.

    Marley never managed it but it was the first time I noticed her elbows hyperextend 🤢 gross 😂. My knees hyperextend but it looks weirder on elbows


    Hope everyone has a great day!
    Not posting goals but have some mental ones. X
  • teigansdad
    teigansdad Posts: 394 Member
    1.5 hr training ride✅✅
    Kid transport✅✅
    Weights✅
    Cat litter✅
    Laundry✅
    Stop at grocery store✅
    Ride w Justin✅
    At least 500 calorie deficit with food✅
    No more than 2 beers💩
    No food after 8💩
    12-14 glasses of water✅

    Had a heavy training day.. by dinner had over 3000 calories to play with. I did it on purpose because I knew I wanted to have a beer or two…true to form the snack monster got out of his cage On beer 2… with some self talk and brushing my teeth early I was able to do some damage control.

    Plan for today..back to work after 6 days off
    Log all food
    Under 2k calories
    10-12 glasses of water
    No beer
    No food after 8
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,464 Member

    JFT Tuesday
    - Up by 7:00 :smiley:
    - Feed & let puppy out :smiley:
    - Snuggle a bit :smiley:
    - Work by 8:00 :smiley:
    - Eat on plan - low-ish carb, calories under 1300+ exercise 😀
    - Drink MORE water😞
    - Limit 2 soda during the day😞
    - Let pup out at lunch😞
    - Bible Study or Spin😀
    - Play/snuggle with puppy, work on potty training and "sit"😀
    - NO ALCOHOL😀
    - Bed by 11:00😀

    Gia is a sweet little thing, but potty training is no joke. She woke my at 2:15 with a clean kennel and we went out and she peed. We went back out before I put her back in the kennel, but I obviously did not wait long enough. The 5:30 wake up call was nasty. My guess is that she pooped before going back to sleep at 3:00 and tracked it all over the kennel as she whined & howled to get out. Needless to say they was significant clean up and laundry to do. Now she is being all sweet and sleeping on my lap.

    She is a little much for our older dog. She drives him crazy so we’ve been keeping them separate most of the time. Of course, then he gets lonely and jealous. When Tim gets home, I switch out puppy duty and go hang with the big dog. It would be easier if they got along, but Gia is a bit much sometimes. Goofy little ankle biter.

    Yesterday was a good day calorie wise. I didn’t drink or snack, but I also didn’t get my water in. There is always today. That is what this thread is about. Each day being a fresh start and opportunity to do better.

    Today is work, and a trip to Audit a company that does external processing for us. Really more of a fact finding mission then and audit, but either way I need to look professional-ish.

    Topically Wednesday evening is trivia, but with a new puppy I’m not sure that is going to happen. Kind of depends on V’s schedule. If she’ll be home we could go, but if not we should stay here.

    JFT Wednesday
    - late/early puppy duty
    - Laundry
    - Shower
    - Work by 8:00
    - Morning meetings
    - Supplier visit
    - Maybe go with Tim to therapist, maybe go back to work, probably go home.
    - Puppy duty until Tim gets home
    - Work on leash training and potty training
    - Eat on plan
    - Stay under 1300 cal + exercise
    - Maybe trivia
    - Log food
    - bed by 11:00



  • pamperedlinny
    pamperedlinny Posts: 1,674 Member
    edited March 2023
    JFT:
    ☑️Drink at least 72oz water ✔️
    ☑️Stay under 1800 calories ✔️
    ☑️No coffee until 8am ✔️
    ☑️No food until 10am ✔️
    ☑️No food after 8pm 🛇 I had a small snack after bible study because my calories were lower than I like.
    ☑️Get at least 5000 steps today ✔️
    ☑️Daughter's Volleyball practice directly after work ✔️
    ☑️Ladies Bible Study Night at church ✔️
    ☑️Remember to take light salad dressing to the dinner! ✔️

    JFT:
    ☑️Drink at least 72oz water
    ☑️Stay under 1800 calories
    ☑️No coffee until 8am
    ☑️No food until 10am
    ☑️No food after 8pm
    ☑️Get at least 5000 steps today
    ☑️Plan ways to test new countertop grill (I love a new kitchen gadget)
    ☑️Submit annual self-review for work (I HATE self-reviews)
    ☑️Prep burgers and zucchini for dinner



  • renew0127
    renew0127 Posts: 47 Member
    JFT 3.22.2023 wednesday

    mornin!! how are y'all?!

    i overslept. probably bc i am up at 2am every day. don't always go back to sleep. so i did not measure out my cereal and milk for breakfast or any of what i brought with me to work today. but!

    breakfast: almond cheerios oat crunch with almond milk
    lunch: pasta bake (penne pasta, ricotta cheese, mozz cheese, turkey pepperoni, pepperoni flavored pasta sauce, ground chicken) (left overs)
    snacks: coffee throughout with skinny syrups, vanilla greek yogurt with PB2, almond slivers and granola.
    dinner: not sure - burgers or chicken and veggies

    starting new job monday april 3, so that will give me more time in the morning to accomplish things like meditating and journaling and walking the park
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,577 Member
    edited March 2023
    JFT Wednesday
    1. THINK PINK. Check on coverage requirements. JFT. Review emails.
    2. Online facilitation - Cover classes. Review/revise lesson plans. SET TIMES. Update class website. Duolingo. Reply to emails. Grade late assignments. Journal. Send emails to poets.
    3. Pit Crew - Help students make course requests. Check Chromebooks.
    4. Planning - Take boxes out to car. Mark courses complete per email. Reading (Libby). Update Goodreads! ChatGPT update; Source v Search Engine; Taxes scripts. Do some deep stretchy squats and some crunches. Make call: tutoring AM.
    5. English class - DGP 7.3 / Lesson - Review compound and complex sentences / Journal / Closer = NRI to 50%
    6. Lifting. Shoot Christie short? WASH HAIR.
    7. Sort clothes? Check on books and dishes. Continue organizing office and setting aside space for books.
    8. Evening: Livestream. Dinner: Pizza. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
    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 & tweetchats on anon; library volunteering; massage. Park walk? Used bookstore? Sun RC; podcast. When to work on Clois & Stuffy? Need to purchase and install doors; need to repair joist. C nap in bedroom; keep blankets and pillows (and PJs!) in bedroom. Move OUR blankets and pillows to bedroom; keep atop bookshelf. Thursday therapy, art show. Friday bike ride?

    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: 204.0

    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. Family concerns. 11. 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).

    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. Prison abolition; reduce / re-allocate responsibilities dumped on cops. 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. Rhythm nation.

    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.

    11. Medical: YMCA classes. Lift @ lunch. Maintain @ 155 w defined muscle tone. At 189, 1pr black 1pr white leggings; purple All-Stars. 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? ADHD testing Aug 10 2P and Aug 15 2P. Therapy Mar 23 4p. Dentist April 19 11a. Biometric May 1 9AM. Annual exam Oct 11 9A check calendar.

    13. Therapy thoughts: Achieving fitness goals is especially difficult when snacking is apparently the only effective, inexpensive, convenient de-stresser and I'm stressed almost all the time. Progress: Regressive behavior is now minimal. What do I do about the fact that I WANT her to sleep in her room and she doesn't seem to care? Trying to reflect on progress but it's hard when there's so far to go. What do I do about the fact that nothing really seems fun? "Having fun" is something of a chore.

    14. 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. Feeling better today than I have the last few days. Actually for awhile. Not, like, great. But a little more clear-headed and less overwhelmed.
    2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence. 2022 WFTY: Focus.
  • NewAgeNelle
    NewAgeNelle Posts: 13 Member
    Hello everyone,
    Nelle here. I've joined this thread in the past, and I'm back. Thank you for this space to hold myself accountable. I'm restarting my weight loss journey once again. This time, I want to do everything right to stay on track!

    So, JFT (03/22):
    ·Take my vitamins
    ·30 minutes of cardio
    ·Doctor appointment
    ·Clean house
    ·Laundry
    ·Log my food
    ·64 oz of water
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,162 Member
    JFT for 3/21/2023 (today)✔️
    1) Can have dessert today. (last 3/14)✔️
    2) Nothing from DH's stash today; none of his pepitas. No more of his croissants, either!✔️
    3) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 3/17)✔️
    4) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 3/23.✔️
    5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/20). Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at restaurant ok. Can have cheese with restaurant meals.✔️
    6) Can have honey today(1-3 Tbsp.). (a little in honey mustard ok) (last 2/24)✔️
    7) Nuts ok (22-26 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts, but none of Gary's canned nuts or pepitas.✔️
    8) No beef jerky today.✔️
    9) No chicken Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday) (last 3/14)✔️
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin today.(last 3/16)✔️Didn't eat today.
    11) Up to 1.5 to 2.0 oz of gift nuts (&fruits) my friend gave us today. (last 3/17)✔️
    12) No more of the toffee nuts or pistachios from the gift nuts - leave for DH.✔️
    13) Hummus ok today. (last 3/17)✔️Didn't eat today.
    14) Anniversary dinner with DH tonight! Can eat what I want.✔️

    JFT for 3/22/2023 (today)✔️
    1) No dessert today, unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added. (last 3/21)
    2) Nothing from DH's stash today; none of his pepitas. No more of his croissants, either!
    3) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 3/17)
    4) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 3/23.
    5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/20). Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at restaurant ok. Can have cheese with restaurant meals.
    6) No honey today(1-3 Tbsp.). (a little in honey mustard ok) (last 2/24)
    7) Nuts ok (22-26 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts, but none of Gary's canned nuts or pepitas.
    8) No beef jerky today.
    9) No chicken Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday) (last 3/14)
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin today.(last 3/16)
    11) None of gift nuts (&fruits) my friend gave us today. (last 3/21)
    12) No more of the toffee nuts or pistachios from the gift nuts - leave for DH.
    13) Hummus ok today. (last 3/17)

    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.
    ================== 4DW started =============
    Since MFP is going to close the blogs soon, I have to move my 4DWs (4 Day Wins) here.
    Now in shared file:

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zarlETHtkiVUD1O6BKpHA7GCNFJS8IdF/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108259155343870939869&rtpof=true&sd=true


  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,643 Member
    Recap T 3/21
    1) Move hourly :smiley: 16K 25 floors 12/14
    2) Walked dog 4.51 mi ~ have to remember to put her towel by front door, since she usually is a bit (or more) muddy from the snow melt :smiley: happy dog & happy me
    3) Net calories zero / 72+ oz. water :neutral: Not the healthiest eating lunch & supper. Net cals -217, sodium -668, fiber protein carbs ok, fat decent, 72 oz. water
    4) Pack up snowman decorations (in progress ~ so many!) / put decorations in basement storage / pack up glued projects & put in storage / clear some papers / digital declutter / 7:30 choir rehearsal / another ta-da? Breadsmith / gave empty syrup jug to JS / just never got much finished :p
    5) Floss / retainers / pray :smiley: 3x

    JFT W 3/22
    1) Move hourly
    2) Walk dog in afternoon (rain has stopped)
    3) Soup supper at church ~ limit portions, esp. desserts & log best guess / net calories zero / 72 oz. water
    4) Wash dishes (done) / pack up snowman decorations (done finally!) / put boxes in basement storage / pack up glued projects in proper boxes in basement / dust downstairs / put away winter dishes in hutch / refill shower stuff (shampoo, etc.) / clear some papers / digital declutter / another ta-da?
    5) 5:30 soup supper / 7:00 Lent service
    6) Floss / retainers / pray

    100 days from now reminder: What I do today gets me where I want to be. [Feb. 1 - May 11] Day 47

    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 year
    • Post weekly weigh-in on MFP for accountability. Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I track daily on a separate app (for the visual). My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale.
    • Take measurements & log on MFP every month end ~ 1.31.23 ack! 2.28.23 not better but not worse
    2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
    • Try new recipes now that I have the time
      January: parsnip/potato mash; St. Louis gooey butter cake (Mom's bday) = :smiley::smiley:
      February: creamy bacon corn chowder (slow cooker); banana bread (using applesauce & oil); braised lamb shanks with lentils (slow cooker); apple cake (with buttermilk) = :smiley::smiley::smiley::smiley:
    3) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x)
    January 1x6 days, 1x5 days, 2x4 days = :smiley:
    February 1x6 days, 2x5 days, 1x4 days = :smiley:
    March 1x6 days, 1x5 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
    4) MapMyWalk app You Vs. the Year 1,023km challenge started on Jan. 1
    January 48.14 miles
    February 55.79 miles YTD 103.93 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.
    5) At least 7,500 steps per day
    • I can earn $10 every month on my Medicare Advantage Plan with 10+ days of 7,500 steps = :smiley::smiley:
    6) Participate in my favorite area races ~ I walk, I do not run
    • Registered for Seroogy's Valentine 5K on 2.4.23 ~ skipped 2023 due to frigid temps with wind chill around 0F... didn't want a repeat of overuse injury from last winter. In 2022, I had to cancel race due to inflammation in knees from overuse & arthritis (medico advised) from walking in another frigid 5K.
    • Registered for Bellin 10K on 6.10.23 ~ 2022 first time in person since 2019; 2023 added 5K event.
    • 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 ~ learned of Pi Day race, but did not enter
    7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together
    • Excellent goal previous years, to be continued
    8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states)
    • 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/ CH
      2.11.23 ART Nite w/ PZ (supper, gallery, bar w/ live music)
    9) Continue to declutter bedroom, home office, basement, books in living room
    • Made great progress on first floor of house in 2022, keep going
    Word for 2022-23: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,431 Member

    Just for Tuesday
    • 24H Plan & Assess :)Done
    • Water 64 oz by 7 pm :)
    • WFPB meals :)
    • Watch Tuesday's Accuquilt live video at mom's house :)
    • Home Care & Food Prep (batch cook rice, beans, dice veggies) :)
    • Close Activity Rings :)
    • 30 minutes in sewing room :(Went down the rabbit hole watching YouTube quilting videos instead!
    • Get outside, even if it's just spending time in back yard! Fresh air. Help pick up my mood. :)
    • Bedtime Routine: Begin getting ready 30 minutes before. Read for 1 hour before lights out. :)

    Rainy day in Green Bay but it's melting the snow, so I'll take it!

    @Bex953172 You "accidentally" did a push up! hahaha! OMG. I lol'd when I read that.


    Just for Wednesday
    • 24H Plan & Assess :)Done
    • Water 64 oz by 7 pm
    • WFPB meals - L: Homemade Minestrone Soup, sourdough toast. D: Grilled shrimp. Baked sweet potato. Side salad. Snack Options: Fruit. Veggies w/hummus. Triscuits w/pico de gallo. Toast.
    • Get out of the house. Do something...anything. Get outside!
    • Home Care
    • Close Activity Rings
    • 30 minutes in sewing room
    • Take a walk, even if it's just around the block.
    • Self Care 30 minutes
    • Bedtime Routine: Begin getting ready 30 minutes before. Read for 1 hour before lights out.
    WOTY 2023: Balance


  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,162 Member
    Hour commitment - After my cocoa, I won't eat again until after 12 pm. Can still have my dose of metamusal.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,034 Member
    🫶🌱💎🌿🪞🫶🪞🌿💎🌱🫶
    🫶🌱💎 March 2023 💎🌱🫶
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    Preparing of a display of my Monday Painters work next week so time for comments is short.

    March focus:
    📍Focus: Positive thinking
    Gratitude meditation:
    📍Adhere to Solid Habits
    Gratitude meditation
    💎💎💎💎💎💎💎
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    💎💎💎💎💎💎💎
    Current Solid Habits
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    👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
    👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

    🫶 Terri


  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,162 Member
    edited March 2023

    JFT for 3/22/2023 (today)✔️
    1) No dessert today, unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added. (last 3/21)✔️
    2) Nothing from DH's stash today; none of his pepitas. No more of his croissants, either!✔️
    3) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 3/17)✔️
    4) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 3/23.✔️
    5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/20). Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at restaurant ok. Can have cheese with restaurant meals.✔️
    6) No honey today(1-3 Tbsp.). (a little in honey mustard ok) (last 2/24)✔️
    7) Nuts ok (22-26 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts, but none of Gary's canned nuts or pepitas.✔️
    8) No beef jerky today.✔️
    9) No chicken Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday) (last 3/14)✔️
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin today.(last 3/16)✔️Didn't eat today.
    11) None of gift nuts (&fruits) my friend gave us today. (last 3/21)✔️
    12) No more of the toffee nuts or pistachios from the gift nuts - leave for DH.✔️
    13) Hummus ok today. (last 3/17)✔️

    JFT for 3/23/2023 (tomorrow)✔️
    1) No dessert today, unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added. (last 3/21)
    2) Nothing from DH's stash today; none of his pepitas. No more of his croissants, either!
    3) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 3/17)
    4) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 3/23.
    5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 3/20). Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at restaurant ok. Can have cheese with restaurant meals.
    6) No honey today(1-3 Tbsp.). (a little in honey mustard ok) (last 2/24)
    7) Nuts ok (22-26 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts, but none of Gary's canned nuts or pepitas.
    8) No beef jerky today.
    9) No chicken Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday) (last 3/14)
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin today.(last 3/16)
    11) Up to 2.0 oz of gift nuts (&fruits) my friend gave us today. (last 3/21)
    12) No more of the toffee nuts or pistachios from the gift nuts - leave for DH.
    13) No hummus today. (last 3/22)Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.

    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.
    ================== 4DW started =============
    Since MFP is going to close the blogs soon, I have to move my 4DWs (4 Day Wins) here.
    Now in shared file:

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zarlETHtkiVUD1O6BKpHA7GCNFJS8IdF/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108259155343870939869&rtpof=true&sd=true


  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,279 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    I did a push up yesterday, by accident 😂😂

    This is great @Bex!!!!! I don't think I could ever do a push up.. much less by accident!! :D
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,279 Member
    mytime6630 wrote: »

    JFT, Wed
    1. log all food :) and it is not pretty!
    2. concentrate on water :s
    3. evening -- brush teeth after dinner; drink water :s
    4. keep within calorie limit :s
    5. go to gym.. or use home gym :)

    Super tired today .. but I did a lot of gardening. At age 72, its so much harder than it used to be, and frustrates me .. my mind still thinks I am 30! But it was a beautiful day to be outside!
    JFT, Thur
    1. log all food
    2. concentrate on water
    3. brush teeth ... watch the evenings.. thats when I get into trouble!
    4. go for long walk .. suppose to be in the 60s. Do home gym later for weights.
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,045 Member

    JFT Wednesday 22nd March

    Eat 3 sensible meals no, only breakfast was good
    Only one snack 2
    Back exercises no
    Half an hour clearing room no
    Plant dahlia corms no

    Didn't do well yesterday. Why is it so hard to eat 3 healthy meals a day?! I invited a new-ish neighbour round for a coffee so the morning was nice. But I had no oomph in the afternoon. It was far too wet and windy to garden outside and I didn't want to do anything at all.
    Got yet another cold starting from grandson.

    JFT Thursday 23rd

    Eat 3 sensible meals
    Only one snack
    Grocery shopping
    Make dental appointment
    Call into hairdressers
    Ironing mountain (this one is urgent)