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  • emgracewrites
    emgracewrites Posts: 455 Member
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    Big class assignment due today. My vacation I was hoping for is turning into just a day trip tomorrow. Driving down to Kitty Hawk to check a national park historic site off my list. It will only be a small break, but it’s still much needed after this crazy week.
  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 960 Member
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    Still struggling to work out a routine for posting goals daily. The days I have 8 AM classes are particularly tough unless I set up the post the night before, but I don't always want to get on the computer before bed.

    Yesterday, my daughter came over right after dropping the kids at school. The plan was to help her touch up her roots and then head down to Mom's together. We got her hair done in good time and headed out, only to have my car totally break down on a particularly hairy section of the parkway where the shoulder isn't very wide and trucks are gunning it to get up the hill. I didn't feel comfortable staying in the car, so we retreated to the wooded area over the guardrail and called AAA. We had a long wait, but fortunately it was a gorgeous day to be outdoors. There were even some trails the local kids had cut with their dirt bikes, so I got to sneak in some exercise while we waited. Finally made it to Mom's and, after another hour and a half getting a rental car, we took her out for a very late lunch/early dinner before heading back. Don't know about my car yet, but at least the day wasn't a total loss.

    I've used the same goals for the days I missed. Overall, I'm doing better with food choices and working in a bit more exercise, terrible with keeping up with chores and grading. My sister and niece are coming tonight and using my house as a base for visiting Mom, and my younger son and his partner will be here Saturday into Sunday, so it'll be a busy weekend. Better get started on those chore!

    Recap Tuesday, 2/6
    Stay hydrated - :)
    Better food choices - :)
    Work in some exercise - Lots of steps around Ikea :D
    2 chores - No
    Prep/grading - Minimal

    Recap Wednesday, 2/7
    Stay hydrated - :)
    Better food choices - Too much sodium, but otherwise okay
    Work in some exercise - Short indoor walk
    2 chores - :)
    Prep/grading - Prep only

    Recap Thursday, 2/8
    Stay hydrated - :/
    Better food choices - :)
    Work in some exercise - Not much
    2 chores - No
    Prep/grading - No

    JFT Friday, 2/9
    Stay hydrated
    Better food choices
    Work in some exercise
    Catch up on chores



  • RuthanneBowers
    RuthanneBowers Posts: 43 Member
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    JFT
    1. Only 2 cups of coffee
    2. No outside food - if I have it, must have more than 5,000 steps first
    3. Both veggie and fruit with dinner
    4. No TV after 9
    5. Drink more water than coffee
    6. Yoga tonight
  • Dia_R
    Dia_R Posts: 29 Member
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    I am back at this, after regaining a lot of the pounds I lost a few years ago. Logging every bite I eat is a huge part of it but I also know that I have become way too sedentary. At this point, I am happy to have any kind of intentional movement 3 times a week, and logging my nutritional intake with a goal of staying below 1300 cal per day.
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,662 Member
    edited February 9
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    more_freggies76 wrote: »
    JFT for 2/8/24 (yesterday)✔️
    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) 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) No chicken vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 2/7)✔️
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpki✔️n 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 2/7)✔️
    14) Tamales today.(last 2/5)✔️Didn't eat today/i]
    15) Lunch no more than 600 calories today.✔️
    17) No trail mix ok today.✔️
    18) Can eat lunch early today due to lunch meeting.✔️
    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.

    JFT for 2/9/24 (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 2/8)
    4) Don't weigh again until 2/12
    5) No hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/8). 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) No chicken vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 2/7)
    10) No sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today. (last 2/8)
    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 2/7)
    14) Tamales today.(last 2/5)
    15) 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


  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,492 Member
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    Recap 2/8 R ~ planned rest day
    1) Log all food / 64+ oz. water :smiley:
    2) Wish SW happy bday <3 / call Mom <3 / wash sheets & fleece blankets / shoe shop online (winter sale) / balance bank accounts / update budget s/s / free annual credit report / read / digital declutter / other? not really :smiley:

    JFT 2/9 F
    1) Limit appetizers & adult beverages at reception / log all other food / 64+ oz. water
    2) Walked dog 3.7 mi :smiley:another cloudy day but got outside anyway, happy dog & happy me
    3) Schedule V cc pmt / free annual credit report / RSVP to leadership event / read / digital declutter / other?
    4) Reception 6:30 / Jesus Christ Superstar 7:30

    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
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,346 Member
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    @cschmitz110515 Have a wonderful time at Jesus Christ Superstar! I would love to see that!
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,342 Member
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    pridesabtch wrote: »

    JFT Thursday
    - Work by 8:00 :smiley:
    - Meetings until 11:30 :smiley:
    - Work on Chemical Hygiene Plan :smiley:
    - More meetings in the afternoon :smiley:
    - Go to mom's to sort bills :(
    - Drive to Canton :smiley:
    - Visit :smiley:
    - Drive home :smiley:
    - No alcohol :(
    - shower :(
    - bed

    Yesterday was ok. Long drive to Canton. Ok it was only 2 hours, but then I just turned around and came back so it was basically 4 straight hours in the car. Was due to arrive home at 8:00, so hubby asked me to meet him for dinner. I initially said no because I was tired, but I gave in. Had 2 drinks with dinner, which was against plan. Still got home by 10pm and pretty much went straight to bed. Didn't sleep great which caused some issues this morning, but nothing dire.

    It was a Fun with Science Show day for me, so I left to go to the elementary school, but realized I had forgotten my phone. Back home I went, which meant I was going to be at least 20 minutes late for set-up. Got my phone, went back to Franklin Elementary just to find out I was supposed to be at Martin Elementary. Another 10 minutes late, but I got there. Luckily there were 3 other people, so set-up was fine (there are often only 2-3 of us so missing one makes it hard). Science show was indeed fun, and I got to do the big explosions at the end. Definitely my favorite part. The kids get so excited. We packed up/cleaned up and went to lunch before heading back to work. I felt very much like a zombie this morning/afternoon and realized I forgot to take my meds. That explained a lot. Had extra meds in my office. Not ideal to take them this late in the day, but better than not taking them at all.

    Plans for tonight are up in the air. If I can get a nap in, I may go play pool later. If no nap, it will likely be dinner, shower & bed. 7:30am comes early on a Saturday after a long night of playing pool, but Spin Class is fun so it's worth it. I have a love/jilted love play list for Valentine's.

    JFT Friday
    - Fun with Science :smiley:
    - Lunch :smiley:
    - Work :smiley:
    - Check in with MFP :smiley:
    - More work stuff :smiley:
    - Go to mom's to sort bills :smiley:
    - Go to Walmart with mom to see why her card didn't work there
    - Home
    - Nap
    - Pool practice
    - Pool tournament
    - BED!!!
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,662 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.
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,662 Member
    edited February 10
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    Hour commitment - After I finish my tamale, I won't eat again until tomorrow.

    more_freggies76 wrote: »

    JFT for 2/9/24 (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 2/8)✔️
    4) Don't weigh again until 2/12✔️
    5) No hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/8). 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) No chicken vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 2/7)✔️
    10) No sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today. (last 2/8)✔️
    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 2/7)✔️Didn't eat today.
    14) Tamales today.(last 2/5)✔️
    15) Lunch no more than 600 calories today.✔️
    17) Trail mix ok today.✔️Didn't eat today.

    JFT for 2/10/24 (tomorrow)✔️
    1) Can have dessert 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). But can have a few of his Valentine candies.
    3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/8)
    4) Don't weigh again until 2/12
    5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/8). 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) No chicken vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 2/7)
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today. (last 2/8)
    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 2/7)
    14) No tamales today.(last 2/9)
    15) Lunch no more than 600 calories today.
    17) Trail mix ok today.
    18) Can dinner early if we take FIL.
    ================== 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 Friday 9th February

    THink before I eat ✅
    No snacking ✅
    No eating after 6.30 pm ✅
    PF exercises ✅
    Back exercises ❌
    Grocery shopping ✅
    Drop off charity donations ❌ but did add more to the pile

    I'm quite surprised I managed not to snack as I really wasn't feeling it yesterday! I had to force myself out of the house to shop, which I only did as I knew it would be even busier if I left it until the weekend.
    Will make more effort today.

    JFT Saturday 10th February

    THINK before I eat
    No snacking
    No eating after 6.30 pm
    PF exercises
    Back exercises
    Walk
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,082 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 Friday
    - Log ALL food❌
    - Swap out 'bad snacks' for fruit❌
    - Get atleast 6 waters in❌
    - Be within calorie goal❌
    - 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!)

    Think the X's say it all! Just gotta try again today. Pretty annoyed about it but it's my own fault lol x

  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,662 Member
    edited February 10
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    more_freggies76 wrote: »
    JFT for 2/10/24 (today)✔️
    1) Can have dessert 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). But can have a few of his Valentine candies.
    3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/8)
    4) Don't weigh again until 2/12
    5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/8). 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) No chicken vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 2/7)
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today. (last 2/8)
    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 2/7)
    14) No tamales today.(last 2/9)
    15) Lunch no more than 600 calories today.
    17) Trail mix ok today.
    18) Can eat dinner early if we take FIL.

    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


  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,215 Member
    edited February 10
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    This week has been so busy .. and realized I haven't posted since Wedneday! We are working in our garage .. needed to move a lot of stuff so hubby could fix up holes where mice are getting in the house! But .. its a lot of work. We gave away a bunch of wood .. todays project is to clear out even more stuff, and try to organize. And... with the beautiful weather, I've been doing a lot of yard work. I rake leaves over my flower beds in the fall.. so cleaning all that up before I get compost delivered. Just not used to so much physical work.. and on my feet all day! But ... I got a good start on my gardens getting ready! And .. I have 8 trays of seedlings coming up already. ... ready for spring!
    My weight is still the same. I am down 4 # since January 1st ... but its discouaging. But I was watching videos last nite... even though I think I am staying within calorie limits .. I must not be because I am maintaining my weight as it is. Ha.. don't want to maintain this weight.
    Tonite we are eating out, and tomorrow its superbowl, so I know I'll be eating junk food .. in fact... I am planning on it. But I will still watch how much I eat .. I can have a bowl of chips, but stop at just a bowl.. not grab into the sack of chips.And tonite we are meeting friends at a mexican restuaruant.. so I can make good choices.
    Its about choices. I can easily go over calories by noon if I choose the wrong foods. So going to work on choosing more low calorie foods.
    JFT, Saturday 2/10
    1. log all food
    2. be mindful of calories.. and choices I make. I'm planning on a margarita and fajitas tonite.. so eat lite today
    3. concentrate on water. I should be drinking 100 oz of water .. aim for 75 oz.
    4. work in garage
    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
    2115. 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:
    Starting weight: 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:
    218. 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




  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,662 Member
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    Hour commitment - Went over a little on lunch calories. Now I won't eat until after 5 pm, unless we need to take FIL to an early dinner. Can still have my dose of metamusal.
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,662 Member
    edited February 11
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    Hour commitment - I won’t eat again until tomorrow.
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,492 Member
    edited February 11
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    Late in day so I'll post for today and tomorrow.

    Recap 2/9 F
    1) Limit appetizers & adult beverages at reception / log all other food / 64+ oz. water :p did fine at reception but snacked once home lol
    2) Walked dog 3.7 mi :smiley:another cloudy day but got outside anyway, happy dog & happy me
    3) Schedule V cc pmt / free annual credit report / RSVP to leadership event / read / digital declutter / other? nope :smiley:
    4) Reception 6:30 / Jesus Christ Superstar 7:30 :smiley:

    JFT Sat 2/10
    1) Make love soup for supper / log all food / 64+ oz. water
    2) Walked dog 3.97 mi :smiley: happy dog and happy me
    3) Make overnight oats / prep church offering / set early alarm

    JFT Sun 2/11
    1) Choir sings for Call to Worship 7:45 & 9 a.m. / be there 7:20
    2) Log all food / 64+ oz. water
    3) Walk dog
    4) Prep overnight bag for visit to parents / wash dishes / 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
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,662 Member
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    more_freggies76 wrote: »
    JFT for 2/10/24 (today)✔️
    1) Can have dessert 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). But can have a few of his Valentine candies.✔️
    3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/8)✔️
    4) Don't weigh again until 2/12✔️
    5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/8). 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) No chicken vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 2/7)✔️
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today. (last 2/8)✔️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 2/7)✔️Didn't eat today
    14) No tamales today.(last 2/9)✔️
    15) Lunch no more than 600 calories today.30 calories over
    17) Trail mix ok today.✔️Didn't eat today
    18) Can eat dinner early if we take FIL.✔️
    JFT for 2/11/24 (tomorrow)✔️
    1) No dessert 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, Valentine candies & girl scout cookies).
    3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/8)
    4) Don't weigh again until 2/12
    5) No hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/10). 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) No chicken vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 2/7)
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today. (last 2/8)
    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 2/7)
    14) Tamales ok today.(last 2/9)
    15) 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 Saturday 10th February

    THINK before I eat ✅
    No snacking ❌ once
    No eating after 6.30 pm ✅
    PF exercises ✅
    Back exercises ❌
    Walk ❌ was waiting for an important phone call, so tidied the garden instead.

    JFT Sunday 11th February

    THINK before I eat
    No snacking
    No eating after 6.30 pm
    PF exercises
    Back exercises
    Walk
    Tidy garden

  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 2,662 Member
    edited February 11
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    more_freggies76 wrote: »
    JFT for 2/11/24 (today)✔️
    1) No dessert 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, Valentine candies & girl scout cookies).
    3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/8)
    4) Don't weigh again until 2/12
    5) No hard cheese ok today (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/10). 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) No chicken vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 2/7)
    10) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today. (last 2/8)
    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 2/7)
    14) Tamales ok today.(last 2/9)
    15) Lunch no more than 600 calories today.
    16) 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


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