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

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  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,608 Member
    edited November 2023
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    more_freggies76 wrote: »
    JFT for 11/15/2023 (tomorrow)✔️
    1) No dessert today (last 11/14). Can have sugarfree or no sugar added.✔️
    2) None of DH's stash ok today (including candy, peeps, ice cream, Trader Jo cookies).✔️
    3) No peanut butter today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 11/7)✔️
    4) Don't weigh again until Friday, 11/17✔️
    5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 11/11). 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.). (last) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)✔️
    7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts.✔️
    8) No beef jerky today.✔️
    9) No chicken Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 10/24)✔️
    10) No sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today. (last 11/14)✔️
    11) Only 1 ice drink today.✔️
    12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)✔️
    13) Can look at big fund today. (last 11/9) (Don't want to do this everyday.)✔️
    14) No Harvest Snaps(22-30 g) ok today. (last 11/14)✔️
    15) Can look at medical insurance today for surgery. (Not sure they are going to pay it all) (last 11/9 morning)✔️
    16) Don't pick at my face today (that's a really bad habit I've had to work on over the years.)✔️
    17) Pumpkin seeds ok today. (Don't want to have them everyday, even though they are good and not too bad calorie-wise!)✔️

    JFT for 11/16/2023 (tomorrow)✔️
    1) No dessert today (last 11/14). Can have sugarfree or no sugar added.
    2) None of DH's stash ok today (including candy, peeps, ice cream, Trader Jo cookies).
    3) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 11/7)
    4) Don't weigh again until Friday, 11/17
    5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 11/15). 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.). (last) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
    7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts.
    8) No beef jerky today.
    9) No chicken Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 10/24)
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today. (last 11/14)
    11) Only 1 ice drink today.
    12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)
    13) Can look at big fund today. (last 11/9) (Don't want to do this everyday.)
    14) Harvest Snaps(22-30 g) ok today. (last 11/14)
    15) Can look at medical insurance today for surgery. (Not sure they are going to pay it all) (last 11/9 morning)
    16) Don't pick at my face today (that's a really bad habit I've had to work on over the years.)Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.
    17) No pumpkin seeds ok today. (last 11/15) (Don't want to have them everyday, even though they are good and not too bad calorie-wise!)

    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.
    ================== 4DW started =============
    **Going to start doing some of these again.

    4DWs (4 Day Wins) are here, in a shared file:

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


  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,568 Member
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    cschmitz110515 wrote: »
    @clicketykeys I LOVE potatoes: mashed, baked, French fries, hash browns... I could go on and on. Did I say I love potatoes? :D

    I am so with you! The only way I DON'T like potatoes is raw! :D
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,608 Member
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    more_freggies76 wrote: »
    JFT for 11/16/2023 (today)✔️
    1) No dessert today (last 11/14). Can have sugarfree or no sugar added.
    2) None of DH's stash ok today (including candy, peeps, ice cream, Trader Jo cookies).
    3) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 11/7)
    4) Don't weigh again until Friday, 11/17
    5) No hard cheese today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 11/15). 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.). (last) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
    7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts.
    8) No beef jerky today.
    9) No chicken Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 10/24)
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today. (last 11/14)
    11) Only 1 ice drink today.
    12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)
    13) Can look at big fund today. (last 11/9) (Don't want to do this everyday.)
    14) Harvest Snaps(22-30 g) ok today. (last 11/14)
    15) Can look at medical insurance today for surgery. (Not sure they are going to pay it all) (last 11/9 morning)
    16) Don't pick at my face today (that's a really bad habit I've had to work on over the years.)Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.
    17) No pumpkin seeds ok today. (last 11/15) (Don't want to have them everyday, even though they are good and not too bad calorie-wise!)
    18) Can eat lunch early today due to lunch meeting.

    ================== 4DW started =============
    **Going to start doing some of these again.

    4DWs (4 Day Wins) are here, in a shared file:

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


  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,608 Member
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    Hour commitment - After I finish my yogurt, I won't eat again until after 5 pm. None of the same foods at dinner as at lunch. Can still have my dose of metamusal.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,205 Member
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    Its so easy to fall out of the habit of logging and tracking my food.. and posting here for accountability!
    But here I am today, with goals to
    1. concentrate on water. Yesterday I drank way too much caffeine, and as a result was still awake at 3 am! So ... its water today
    2. I'm thirsty .. not hungry. Remember that. I think so many times I grab something to eat, when what I need is water
    3. log my food. How do I know what I am eating if I don't track the calories. So get back into this habit
    4. log on here again tomorrow.. be accountable. Even if its a bad day
    5. go for a walk .. its the last day of 70 degree weather
    6. work on sewing xmas gift
    7. finish up the last 6 hero capes going to charity
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,479 Member
    edited November 2023
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    Recap 11/15 W ~ after > 15 miles in four days, I need a planned rest day
    1) Log all food / 64 oz. water :/ Over calories (no exercise to offset) & low on water since away from home in morning & afternoon
    2) Call Mom (after texts from sister) <3 / grocery shop / bag stuff for Mountain of Food / replace light bulb in office / find wrapping paper for shower gifts / other? :smile:
    3) 2:30 Trans-Siberian Orchestra Christmas concert (my 4th one, love them!) / 8:30 Amazing Race :smiley:

    JFT 11/16 R
    1) Make homemade spaghetti sauce / log all food (measure supper portions) / 64+ oz. water
    2) Walk dog :smiley: 3.86 mi happy dog & happy me
    3) Car wash & gas station / refill bird feeders / replace broken mouse trap in garage / compost bucket to bin / verify retirement fund transfers / find wrapping paper for shower gifts / wash dishes / email Aussie uncle / read / other?

    About me:
    I'm Carmela
    This is my lifestyle. It's. Not. A. Diet.
    Height 5'4"
    66 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 ~ forgot (on purpose ?) in July, Aug & Sept
    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:
      March ???
      April: porkchops with mushrooms = :smiley:
      May: raisin overnight oats; banana overnight oats = :smile: :smile:
      June: orange choc chip bread = :smiley:
      July: chicken leg quarters on the grill = :smiley:
      August: apple zucchini bread = :smiley:
      September: sausage broccoli stir-fry = :smiley:
      Oct ???
    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 2x6 days, 3x5 days = :smiley:
    April 1x3 days, 2X5 days, 1 week not feeling well = :neutral:
    May 2x3 days, 1x4 days, 2x5 days = :smile:
    June 1x3 days, 3x4 days plus race event = :smiley:
    July 1x0 days too hot to get up early LOL, 3x4 days = :smile:
    August 4x4 days, 1x5 days = :smile:
    September 2x4 days, 2x5 days = :smiley:
    October 4x4 days including race event = :smiley:
    • 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
    March 73.47 miles YTD 177.40 miles
    April 49.52 miles YTD 226.92 miles
    May 71.75 miles YTD 298.67 miles
    June 74.27 miles YTD 372.94 miles
    July 35.41 miles YTD 408.35 miles
    August 58.07 miles YTD 466.42
    September 63.89 miles YTD 530.31 :smiley: surpassed 2022's total distance
    October 66.33 miles YTD 596.64
    • 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 = Jan / Feb / Mar / Apr / May / June / July / Aug / Sept / Oct
    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 ~ 1:39:19 ave. pace 15:59 split time 50:07 age group 24/40
    • Registered for Packers 5K on 7.22.23 ~ 49:53 ave. pace 16:04 placed 1757/2283 age group 20/43 F div 861/1207 passed 266 overall, passed by 48 overall (I love the pass stats!)
    • Registered for Bellin Women's 5K on 10.7.23 ~ 48:49 ave. pace 15:43 placed 255/342 age group 14/20
    • 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)
      March busy with weekly soup suppers for Lent
      4.26.23 met up with former co-worker Ted, sold him my Honda Civic & re-met his wife
      4.28.23 helped friends PZ & BH move to new condo
      5.7.23 visited/picnic at SIL's house (in town) with numerous in-laws
      5.14.23 visited my aunt & uncle (90 mile drive) since my folks under the weather on Mother's Day
      5.20.23 visited/lunch at BIL's house (30 mile drive) with niece on break from law school in Boston
      5.30.23 coffee & lunch with DE
      6.9.23 lunch w/ Ted (Kim had to cancel)
      date? lunch w/ CH
      dates? PZ & BH music events, other?
      date? lunch & long visit w/ ex-roomie & her hubby (in state from VA)
      11.21.23 lunch/drinks w/ DE
    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
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,205 Member
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    mytime6630 wrote: »
    Its so easy to fall out of the habit of logging and tracking my food.. and posting here for accountability!
    But here I am today, with goals to
    1. concentrate on water. Yesterday I drank way too much caffeine, and as a result was still awake at 3 am! So ... its water today :)
    2. I'm thirsty .. not hungry. Remember that. I think so many times I grab something to eat, when what I need is water :)
    3. log my food. How do I know what I am eating if I don't track the calories. So get back into this habit :)
    4. log on here again tomorrow.. be accountable. Even if its a bad day :)
    5. go for a walk .. its the last day of 70 degree weather :)
    6. work on sewing xmas gift :)
    7. finish up the last 6 hero capes going to charity :)

    11/16 friday
    1. log all food
    2. concentrate on water. Drink only 1 diet pepsi... water the rest of the day
    3. go to the gym, or walk
    4. work on sewing xmas gifts
    5. send b-day card to grandson
    6. laundry
    7. clean house for weekend
    8. I'm thirsty -- not hungry. Grab a water before I grab any food

  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,568 Member
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    JFT Friday - no treats after dinner!
    1. Stretch. Attempt YMCA class! Duolingo.
    2. Grade, grade, grade. Check plans and set up planning meeting with dept. head about next term.
    3. Make up work. **Remind C to put items WHERE THEY BELONG.
    4. Planning - Parent calls (esp H, to point out that he is not turning in work and needs to re-assess and bonus work is available if all work is turned in). Grade projects & late work. Enter print grades. Send plans for week after break. Check on shirt switch for C. FIND ARTICLES FOR RESEARCH.
    5. NEED TO TAKE COMPUTER HOME DAILY.
    6. Check in with union members. How did we develop "an army of subs" before??? What are the areas of concern here? Need to run member slips through copier to get PDFs.
    7. Update member info Sheet file. Begin creating team at my school.
    8. Evening: REST! Dinner: Salad, and maybe a slice of leftover pie. 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. Update JFT.
    10. Upcoming: Set up digital portfolio. Get elastic for shoes & take to shoe repair. Discuss Clois & Stuffy. Check in w parents regularly. Get stamps! Need to return the Dolly wig. Need to write blog posts. Check in with B about what to do when there are competing organizations, and how things are going with one-on-ones. Contact S about members' displeasure at "being told who to vote for" and requests for info on ALL candidates. Figure out how to pull music from cassette to digital file. Check on ID for M. At some point see about plan for Dec 1 AM mini-meet?

    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: 198.6

    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. Ed assoc. 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: Clean room; work toward sleeping in room. Clean up behind desk. Make appointments for hearing, sleep study, vet. Keep track of plans for Rock City and Disney. Drive white car together; practice solo driving. Work on staying home solo when dark.

    11. Medical: YMCA classes. Lift @ lunch. Maintain @ 155 w defined muscle tone. At 194, purple All-Stars. 189, 1pr black 1pr white leggings. 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? Therapy Mon Nov 20 3P. Dentist Nov 29 10A? Biometric RS. Primary care checkup. Massage Dec 16 6P. Need to RS colonoscopy. PCP virtual appointment Nov 22 2:15p.

    13. Therapy thoughts: Prioritizing is hard. There is so much that feels important. I need to talk to my parents about later-life plans (particularly assisted living and funeral preferences). I've never been through something like that and would like to know how to go about making arrangements, but I don't really know who to talk to about it. How do you take the hurt out of caring? I get very down and discouraged by people's hurt that is bigger than what I can help. Also sometimes when I get upset it's unreasonable and I know it and that makes me more upset, creating a self-perpetuating cycle. Identify what I want: to have my professional expertise acknowledged and given the respect it deserves, and to be taken as a legitimate authority.

    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." Use AI for ideas.

    WFTY: Priorities. I'll be interested to see what happens tomorrow. Today was potluck for teacher Thanksgiving, and ... I had a full plate. But just ONE plate, soooo... yeah. We'll see.
    2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence. 2022 WFTY: Focus.
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  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,608 Member
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    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.
  • MaryAbby0502
    MaryAbby0502 Posts: 16 Member
    edited November 2023
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    JFT 11/17/23

    1. Log all food, and eat within calorie limit.
    2. Exercise for 1 hour (4pm-5pm)
    3. Prepare food for the next day (5:30-6:30pm)
    4. No watching tv.
    5. Read at least 30 pages of book. (6:30-8:30pm)
    6. Time for my daughter 8:30pm-9pm
    7. Update MFP and plan for tom 9-9:30
    8. Drink more water

    Current weight: 150.6
    Goal weight: 125
    This week's weight:
    11/16 150.6
    11/17
    11/18
    11/19
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,327 Member
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    pridesabtch wrote: »

    JFT Wednesday
    - Work by 8:00 :smiley:
    - Meetings until 11:00 :smiley:
    - Dentist appt. at 1:00 :smiley:
    - Work from home in the afternoon :(
    - Laundry :(
    - Swiffer/Sweep :(
    - Nap :(
    - Trivia? :smiley:
    - Bed early :(

    Wednesday was actually productive, but not as I'd planned. After going to the dentist, I ran a few errands, got blood work done and then got my Covid and Flu vaccinations. Felt pretty good. Went to trivia, played some pool. Bed by 11:00.

    Woke up around 2:30am freezing and shivering. Had a fever and was very nauseous. I did get back to sleep, but woke at 5:30 extremely ill. Called off work. Slept in the bathroom floor until noonish. Generally, even if I'm home sick I log onto my computer and keep up with meetings and email. Not yesterday. I actually missed two very important meetings. My fever broke around 4:00 or 5:00pm and I was able to eat dinner. Back at work today, but extremely tired.

    Hubby's work is experiencing issues which puts him on nights over the weekend, so I will be doing a fair amount of cleaning while he's gone in prep for Turkey Day. I really need to clean the walls also, but I don't know that it's going to happen by Tuesday/Wednesday when the cooking begins.

    JFT Friday
    - Work by 8:00 :smiley:
    - Check in with medical :smiley:
    - Employee evaluations :smiley:
    - More meetings
    - Home by 5:00
    - Nap
    - At least dust bedroom
    - Dinner - probably left over pizza
    - Maybe pool maybe rest
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,479 Member
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    Recap 11/16 R
    1) Make homemade spaghetti sauce / log all food (measure supper portions) / 64+ oz. water :neutral: not bad, close to target net cals
    2) Walk dog :smiley: 3.86 mi happy dog & happy me
    3) Car wash & gas station / refill bird feeders / replace broken mouse trap in garage / compost bucket to bin / verify retirement fund transfers / find wrapping paper for shower gifts / wash dishes / email Aussie uncle / read / other? digital declutter :smiley:

    JFT 11/17 F
    1) Log all food / 64+ oz. water
    2) Walk dog :smiley: 3.7 mi & long chat when met up with Kim & Bogie, happy dog & happy me
    3) Empty dish washer & put away / wash pots / wrap shower gifts / pack for Sat-Sun / email Aussie uncle / read / boil eggs / refill heated birdbath / other?

    About me:
    I'm Carmela
    This is my lifestyle. It's. Not. A. Diet.
    Height 5'4"
    66 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 ~ forgot (on purpose ?) in July, Aug & Sept
    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:
      March ???
      April: porkchops with mushrooms = :smiley:
      May: raisin overnight oats; banana overnight oats = :smile: :smile:
      June: orange choc chip bread = :smiley:
      July: chicken leg quarters on the grill = :smiley:
      August: apple zucchini bread = :smiley:
      September: sausage broccoli stir-fry = :smiley:
      Oct ???
    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 2x6 days, 3x5 days = :smiley:
    April 1x3 days, 2X5 days, 1 week not feeling well = :neutral:
    May 2x3 days, 1x4 days, 2x5 days = :smile:
    June 1x3 days, 3x4 days plus race event = :smiley:
    July 1x0 days too hot to get up early LOL, 3x4 days = :smile:
    August 4x4 days, 1x5 days = :smile:
    September 2x4 days, 2x5 days = :smiley:
    October 4x4 days including race event = :smiley:
    • 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
    March 73.47 miles YTD 177.40 miles
    April 49.52 miles YTD 226.92 miles
    May 71.75 miles YTD 298.67 miles
    June 74.27 miles YTD 372.94 miles
    July 35.41 miles YTD 408.35 miles
    August 58.07 miles YTD 466.42
    September 63.89 miles YTD 530.31 :smiley: surpassed 2022's total distance
    October 66.33 miles YTD 596.64
    • 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 = Jan / Feb / Mar / Apr / May / June / July / Aug / Sept / Oct
    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 ~ 1:39:19 ave. pace 15:59 split time 50:07 age group 24/40
    • Registered for Packers 5K on 7.22.23 ~ 49:53 ave. pace 16:04 placed 1757/2283 age group 20/43 F div 861/1207 passed 266 overall, passed by 48 overall (I love the pass stats!)
    • Registered for Bellin Women's 5K on 10.7.23 ~ 48:49 ave. pace 15:43 placed 255/342 age group 14/20
    • 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)
      March busy with weekly soup suppers for Lent
      4.26.23 met up with former co-worker Ted, sold him my Honda Civic & re-met his wife
      4.28.23 helped friends PZ & BH move to new condo
      5.7.23 visited/picnic at SIL's house (in town) with numerous in-laws
      5.14.23 visited my aunt & uncle (90 mile drive) since my folks under the weather on Mother's Day
      5.20.23 visited/lunch at BIL's house (30 mile drive) with niece on break from law school in Boston
      5.30.23 coffee & lunch with DE
      6.9.23 lunch w/ Ted (Kim had to cancel)
      date? lunch w/ CH
      dates? PZ & BH music events, other?
      date? lunch & long visit w/ ex-roomie & her hubby (in state from VA)
      11.21.23 lunch/drinks w/ DE
    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
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,608 Member
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    Starting vacation today until end of November. Won't be posting JFT goals, but will use Hour Commitments as needed.

    Hour commitment - After I finish my dessert, I won't eat again until after 5 pm. No more desserts today. Can still have my dose of metamusal.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,205 Member
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    mytime6630 wrote: »
    11/16 friday
    1. log all food :)
    2. concentrate on water. Drink only 1 diet pepsi... water the rest of the day :) Stuck with my 1 diet pepsi, but didn't do as well on the water.
    3. go to the gym, or walk :) No gym, but did get in a 3 mile walk, except walked with a friend who walks very slow. But ... it was still walking.
    4. work on sewing xmas gifts :( Just too tired .. raked leaves instead
    5. send b-day card to grandson :)
    6. laundry :( Save for tomorrow
    7. clean house for weekend Save for tomorrow
    8. I'm thirsty -- not hungry. Grab a water before I grab any food :) Better at this today

    JFt, Sat, 11/17
    1. log all food
    2. concentrate on water
    3. go to the gym or walk
    4. work on sewing
    5. clean house!
    6. laundry!
    7. I'm thirsty .. not hungry. Grab water before I grab food
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,608 Member
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    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.
  • MaryAbby0502
    MaryAbby0502 Posts: 16 Member
    edited November 2023
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    JFT 11/18

    1. Exercise at least 1.5 hr
    2. Clean washrooms and house
    3. Wash and sort clothes
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,608 Member
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    Hour commitment - Getting ready to leave. Had early lunch. Now I won't eat again until after 5 pm. Can still have my dose of metamusal. No desserts today.
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,327 Member
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    pridesabtch wrote: »

    JFT Friday
    - Work by 8:00 :smiley:
    - Check in with medical :smiley:
    - Employee evaluations :smiley:
    - More meetings 😀
    - Home by 5:00😀
    - Nap😞
    - At least dust bedroom😒
    - Dinner - probably left over pizza😀
    - Maybe pool maybe rest😒

    Have been quite productive last night and today. Cleaning in supper mom mode. Walls, curtains, rugs, laundry & dusting. One bathroom down 2 to go but first I’ll finish the bedroom. Only downside is I’ve had 45 minutes of sleep. When I crash I will crash hard. Not sure if it’s a little hypomania or just nervous energy. Tim is working nights and things have been sketchy at work. Sketchy at a chemical company is not a warm fuzzy feeling.
  • MaryAbby0502
    MaryAbby0502 Posts: 16 Member
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    JFT 11/19/23

    1. Exercise at least 1.5 hrs
    2. Read for 2 hours
    3. Check insurance details.
  • Corina1143
    Corina1143 Posts: 2,931 Member
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    Just for today--
    Since it's raining and I can't walk outside, I'll be extra vigilant about what I eat. I'll eat extra low calorie vegetables (asparagus sounds so good) to try to crowd out calories. Since I'll be stuck inside, it'll be a good day to try one of those vegetarian recipes I've dog-eared.
    I won't let the dark get me down today!

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