JUST FOR TODAY... One day at a time .. Daily Commitment for 2024

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  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,342 Member
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    Traveled last week for work and was ridiculously busy. I did however check in daily and read where everyone was on their respective journeys. Good to have @littleblackskirt back in the fold and to see Bex posting regularly again. Welcome to the new folks.

    Playing catchup today, but not to bad, because I kept up okay while I was gone. Not much on the agenda today. The one good thing about not having a kitchen, is I don't tend to snack at night. Of course we go out to dinner each night. I call it a push... not making up ground, but not losing ground.
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,663 Member
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    more_freggies76 wrote: »
    JFT for 2/5/24 (today)✔️
    1) No desserts today (last 1/25), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.
    2) None of DH's stash ok today (including candy, chocolate raisins, peeps, ice cream).
    3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 1/31)
    4) Don't weigh again until 2/5
    5) No hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/4). 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 ok today(1-3 Tbsp.). (last1/25) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
    7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/20) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans. Either nuts or trail mix, but not both.
    8) No beef jerky today.
    9) Chicken vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 1/21)
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today. (last 1/28)
    11) Only 1 ice drink today.
    12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)
    13) Harvest Snaps(22-30 g) ok today. (last 1/30)
    14) Tamales ok today.(last 1/31)
    15) No olives ok today. (last 1/21).
    16) Lunch no more than 600 calories today.
    17) Trail mix ok today.
    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.
    ================== 4DW started =============
    4DWs (4 Day Wins) are here, in a shared file:

    Sample

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hrtqbsOInIWeA9sl8FLnEv-ignY21p8m/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=108259155343870939869&rtpof=true&sd=true


  • reneweveryday
    reneweveryday Posts: 19 Member
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    JFT Monday 02/05

    Bible study
    Water 64 oz.
    Steps 5000
    No After dinner snacking
    Add to my Food Diary
    25 squats
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,215 Member
    edited February 5
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    JFT, Sunday, 2/4
    1. weigh in day .. no matter what :)
    2. log all food :)
    3. concentrate on drinking more water .. especially in the evenings :)
    4. no banannas today :)
    5. work on grandsons quilt FMQ :)
    6. laundry :)
    7. clean house :)
    8. work on piecing 2nd quilt :)
    9. go for a walk :)
    10. work in the yard >:)
    JFt, Monday, 2/5
    1. log all food
    2. concentrate on water
    3. mindful eating
    4. DO NOT GET DISCOURAGED.. keep going. The scale is not the only indicator of getting healthier
    5. no banannas
    6. go to gym.. already done, but try and go for a walk also this afternoon
    7. work on quilt, pay bills, etc etc
    My weight history
    Name is Joan. Age 73; 5'11"
    SW Year 2017: 220-217
    SW Year 2018: 195.5
    SW Year 2019 : 206 -- met my goal weight of 178, but gained 5 lbs over pandemic
    SW Year 2020: 182.6 -- gained another 12 pounds through the pandemic
    SW Year 2021:195 -- weight fluctuated all year from 184-190s
    SW Year 2022: 190 - reached 182 in August. But weight on a slow increase the rest of
    2101. SW Year 2023: 207.8 - got my weight down to 195; I always gain again between halloween and New Years.
    SW year 2024: 209.0

    Goals for 2024:
    Staring weight: Jan 7, 2024: 209.0
    Goal weight at the end of 2024: 175-180, and learn to maintain
    Goal to lose 25-30 lbs this year to be in healthy range
    Weight Goals:
    1st goal weight: 199 - reach this by March
    2nd goal weight: 185 - reach this by July
    Ultimate goal weight: 175- reach this by september
    Monthly Goals:
    Sw: 211
    Feb: 205; 206.2 :) -- almost made my goal.
    March: 199 - get out of those 200s
    April: 195 (Hubby and my 48 wedding anniversary)
    May: 191
    June: 187
    July: 185 (my birthday - will turn 74! Yikes!)
    August: 179
    Sept: 175
    October: 170--- Ultimate goal weight
    November: learn to maintain 170
    December: learn to maintain 170
    Weekly Weigh-ins
    (Will weigh every Sunday). Goal .. 1 pound per week. Ill have my first official weigh in today, Jan 7 after a week with our grandson, xmas, and new years.
    Starting weight Sunday, Jan 7: 209.0
    Jan 14: 211 --- not the best week. Too much snacking and staying in the house. Had margaritas last nite, which I know contributed to the weight gain.
    Jan 21: 210. 6. -- did much better this week; trying to concentrate on evening snacking. I do OK for meals.. its the snacking that gets me.
    Jan 28:207.2-- under a little, but I know I could be doing better! I'm not logging food, which is important, so I need to make this a priority.
    Feb 1: 206.2 (goal was 205)
    Feb 4: 206
    Feb 11:
    Feb 18:
    Feb 25:
    Todays weight 207


  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,215 Member
    edited February 5
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    Things I need to read over and over! Mine .. remember why I started!
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  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,215 Member
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    Ha .. so true!

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  • itladyee
    itladyee Posts: 4,126 Member
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    mytime6630 wrote: »
    itladyee wrote: »
    mytime6630 wrote: »
    Then hubby came up... and wanted a hug, so I hugged him. (We've been married going on 48 years.. and with us retired, we do hug several times a day. At 74, we just never know when it will be our last hug, so neither of us takes each other for granted. But then.. after the hug... he says... you need to work on your stomach. I can't get as close to you.

    Is he still alive ? :smiley: I was just about to comment...how sweet and then I kept reading! I'm sure he means no harm...but sometimes the things that come out of their mouths!!!

    He kept apologizing all day yesterday. .. ha.. whenever he wanted a hug I told him he wasn't going to get anymore until I lost my fat stomach. He said he only said that because we were both joking about how much we've gained.. and all day he kept saying he was sorry. He's a keeper.

    Ok... he's a sweetheart!! :heart:
  • itladyee
    itladyee Posts: 4,126 Member
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    JFT Today 2/3
    Log in Daily
    No Alcohol
    Track everything I eat and Drink ✔️
    Health Journal Update
    Water > at least 80 ounces ✔️
    Get over 10,000 steps ✔️
    Hit protein macros ✔️
    Plan the day's meals preferably weekly, min a day in advance ✔️
    Determine WOTY
    Continue Reading Younger Next Year
    Start Reading Easy Way to Quit Emotional Eating

    JFT Today 2/6
    Log in Daily
    No Alcohol
    Track everything I eat and Drink
    Health Journal Update
    Water > at least 80 ounces
    Beat the prior days steps
    Hit protein macros
    Plan the day's meals preferably weekly, min a day in advance
    Determine WOTY
    Continue Reading Younger Next Year
    Start Reading Easy Way to Quit Emotional Eating
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,663 Member
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    Hour commitment - 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.
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,492 Member
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    Recap 2/4 Sunday
    1) Church 9:00 :smiley:
    2) Boil pasta & leftover spaghetti for supper, remember side salad / cut out sweets (slight problem lately) / log all food / 64+ oz. water :smiley:
    3) Wish sister happy bday online <3 / call Mom & plan next visit dates <3 / laundry (clothes, towels) / wrap gift & prep to ship! / read / digital declutter / other? washed dishes :smiley: TA-DA!
    4) Walk dog when fog (& possible icy roads) improves (we've been under advisory all morning) :sunglasses: sun came out, happy me 3.91 mi happy dog

    JFT 2/5 M
    1) Pan-fried perch, veg & side salad for supper / log all food / 64+ oz. water
    2) Walk dog
    3) Funeral luncheon committee meeting 10:00 / wrap & ship gift / mail niece bday card & birdseed order / Breadsmith / 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

    2024 Goals:
    1) Ultimate goal weight 150#... I'll be thrilled 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
    2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
    • Try new recipes Unfortunately, no wall oven until mid-Feb or later & sad me, but try slow cooker & stove recipes
    3) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x):
    January: 5 days x2wks, 4x1, 3x1, 1x1 [1 wk lots of snow & 1 wk bitter cold so shoveling, treadmill & PT, 1 wk 4 day trips out of town]
    • Walk dog 3-4 miles, treadmill when necessary in winter, weights/my home version of circuit & other x-training
    • PT (physical therapy) exercises to strengthen arthritic knees & hip flexor
    4) MapMyWalk app You Vs. the Year 1,024km challenge started on Jan. 1
    • In 2023 I logged 726.88 miles, or 1,169.8 km & completed yearly challenge 11.14.23 :star:
    • In 2022 I logged 500.4 miles, or 805km (knee issues).
    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:
      January
    6) Participate in my favorite area races ~ I walk, I do not run
    • Registered 12.29.23 for Bellin 10K race on 6.8.24 & eligible to have race fee waived
    • Register for my other usual events, and add other possible events
    7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together
    • Always a good idea
    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 their late 80s and live 90 miles away
      canceled visit 1.12-1.13 due to blizzard
      canceled visit 1.21-1.22 due Mom's bad cold
      Mom's bday visit 1.31 with all siblings, in-laws & aunt
    • Monthly contact with former colleagues/others, now that I'm retired
      1.7.24 HH came over & visited at my invitation
      1.28.24 great-nephew's baptism affirmation in Oakfield, WI
      2.2.24 cousin's funeral & saw parents, 2 brothers, most aunts/uncles, few cousins
    9) Declutter bedroom, home office, basement, books in living room
    • Not as much progress as I hoped last year, but not worse.

    Keeping my Word for the Year: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,492 Member
    edited February 5
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    Bex953172 wrote: »

    How do you all manage the alcohol side of things?

    Hi Bex, I don't drink like I used to in the old (my younger) days. Partly because hubby doesn't drink at all, so there's that. Not that he minds when I do, but I'm not often in those situations like I used to be. I don't usually drink at home, just occasionally. I do enjoy a drink when I'm out with family/friends or for dinner out. Nowadays I stick to either beer or wine. When I do drink, I try to log my best guesstimate, and hopefully I've got exercise calories to offset. Unlike some on this site, I ALWAYS eat back my exercise calories... it's one of my incentives for working out LOL.

  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 960 Member
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    Recap Sunday, 2/4
    Stay hydrated - :)
    Get out for a walk - :) Invigorating long walk in the park led by my adventurous grandsons
    Pick up some groceries - Nope.
    Healthy dinner - No. Chinese takeout because the day didn't go as planned
    Catch up on prep/grading - No. Got up early this morning to do it.

    DNP Monday, 2/5
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,663 Member
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    more_freggies76 wrote: »
    JFT for 2/5/24 (today)✔️
    1) No desserts today (last 1/25), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.✔️
    2) None of DH's stash ok today (including candy, chocolate raisins, peeps, ice cream).✔️
    3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 1/31)✔️
    4) Don't weigh again until 2/5✔️
    5) No hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/4). 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 ok today(1-3 Tbsp.). (last1/25) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)✔️
    7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/20) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans. Either nuts or trail mix, but not both.✔️
    8) No beef jerky today.✔️
    9) Chicken vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 1/21)✔️Didn't eat today.
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today. (last 1/28)✔️Didn't eat today.
    11) Only 1 ice drink today.✔️
    12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)✔️
    13) Harvest Snaps(22-30 g) ok today. (last 1/30)✔️
    14) Tamales ok today.(last 1/31)✔️
    15) No olives ok today. (last 1/21).✔️
    16) Lunch no more than 600 calories today.✔️
    17) Trail mix ok today.✔️Didn't eat today.
    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.

    JFT for 2/6/24 (tomorrow)✔️
    1) No desserts today (last 1/25), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.
    2) None of DH's stash ok today (including candy, chocolate raisins, peeps, ice cream).
    3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 1/31)
    4) Don't weigh again until 2/9
    5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/4). 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 ok today(1-3 Tbsp.). (last1/25) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
    7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/20) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans. Either nuts or trail mix, but not both.
    8) No beef jerky today.
    9) Chicken vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 1/21)
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today. (last 1/28)
    11) Only 1 ice drink today.
    12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)
    13) No Harvest Snaps(22-30 g) ok today. (last 2/5)
    14) No tamales today.(last 2/5)
    15) No olives ok today. (last 1/21).
    16) Lunch no more than 600 calories today.
    17) Trail mix ok today.
    ================== 4DW started =============
    4DWs (4 Day Wins) are here, in a shared file:

    Sample

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hrtqbsOInIWeA9sl8FLnEv-ignY21p8m/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=108259155343870939869&rtpof=true&sd=true


  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 963 Member
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    littleblackskirt wrote: »

    JFT Monday 5th February

    THINK before you eat ✅️
    No snacking ✅️
    No eating after 6.30 pm ✅️
    PF exercises ✅️
    Back exercises ❌️
    Walk ✅️

    I walked to the supermarket instead of driving, 40 minutes, so better than the day before. I really didn't want to walk as it was very windy, so I dithered for so long trying to decide that it had also started to rain a bit. Serves me right lol. I fully retired at the end of last autumn and now if I don't have a deadline I find it difficult to make decisions about the small stuff. Okay with the big stuff!

    JFT 6th February

    THINK before I eat
    No snacking
    No eating after 6.30 pm
    PF exercises
    Back exercises
    Walk
    Make dental appointment
    Don't dither, focus - housework today

  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,083 Member
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    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Weekly Goals
    - Log in every day and update daily!✅
    - Say 'No' to myself.✅
    - Reduce sugar intake✅
    - Sundays - Weekly Review

    JFT Monday
    - Log ALL food✅
    - Swap out 'bad snacks' for fruit✅
    - Get atleast 6 waters in✅
    - Be within calorie goal✅
    - Figure out what days I'm going to exercise❌ (This largely depends on Ash because I need his help with the weights side of things to begin with)
    - DONT EAT BACK EXERCISE CALORIES!!✅


    Tips & Tricks
    - Feeling peckish? Have a drink first!
    - Write my goals somewhere noticeable (off the app)
    - Log as I eat so I don't forget anything
    - Tell myself "no" out loud! Not just in my mind!
    - Fat Me Vs Thin Me! (Fat Me wants to eat the junk food, but Thin Me wouldn't do that, so be more like Thin me!)

    Really good day yesterday! Only thing I forgot to plan what days I'm gonna exercise. Oops!
    I'm away at my in-laws this weekend coming so wont be able to then so need to fit it in this week sometime?

  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,083 Member
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    Weekly Goals
    - Log in every day and update daily!
    - Say 'No' to myself.
    - Reduce sugar intake
    - Sundays - Weekly Review

    JFT Tuesday
    - Log ALL food
    - Swap out 'bad snacks' for fruit
    - Get atleast 6 waters in
    - Be within calorie goal
    - Figure out what days I'm going to exercise (This largely depends on Ash because I need his help with the weights side of things to begin with)
    - DONT EAT BACK EXERCISE CALORIES!!


    Tips & Tricks
    - Feeling peckish? Have a drink first!
    - Write my goals somewhere noticeable (off the app)
    - Log as I eat so I don't forget anything
    - Tell myself "no" out loud! Not just in my mind!
    - Fat Me Vs Thin Me! (Fat Me wants to eat the junk food, but Thin Me wouldn't do that, so be more like Thin me!)

  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 963 Member
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    @pridesabtch glad you're still on the thread, I need to stop dropping out!
    I'm also in the process of getting a new kitchen. For 2 weeks in January the kitchen was completely off limits. Now the main work is finished but the walls still need filled and painted so I'm not moving most of my dishes back in until that's done, as it will be a lot of dust again. Maybe another month until that happens.

    Funnily enough, I was the opposite to you lol, I didn't eat out at all (though twice had a pizza delivered, here I can get a thin crust 6 inch pizza with veg topping, not too wicked). I managed with the kettle and microwave in another room, and some meals from the freezer which I'd cooked earlier.
    It will all be worth it in the end!
  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 960 Member
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    Plans for the day are a bit up in the air, so not sure about goals.

    JFT Tuesday, 2/4
    Stay hydrated
    Better food choices
    Work in some exercise
    2 chores
    Prep/grading

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