JUST FOR TODAY... One day at a time .. Daily Commitment for 2024
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Hour commitment - I won’t eat again until tomorrow. I can still hot cocoa if I want. No desserts tomorrow except up to 2 T honey.2
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JFT 9/16
Two Things:
1) To turn my light off by 9:45 tonight. The last 4 or 5 nights I have been very stupid and haven't gone to bed at the right time. The consequence is that last night I laid awake for hours and could get to sleep until past 1 or maybe even later so I only got a little sleep. I am not looking forward to the headache I feel brimming. ✅ I actually did a really great job at this. I think part of what helped was "turning of the television" (i.e. stop streaming the tv show on my phone) at 8:15, so then wasn't tempted to watch and watch and watch when I got into bed. I also took a benadryl in the hopes that that would make me drowsy. I think it helped and on the plus side I didn't wake up with a slight hungover feeling I sometimes get when taking benadryl.
2) No outside food - restaurant or storebought.
This one was sort of okay. The place I get my coffee had free samples. So on the plus side I didn't spend money and it was a smaller portion than is usual. But on the other side, I still shouldn't have taken it.
JFT 9/17
1) I still need to go to bed at a decent time. It will be hard because I have church group tonight and we tend to socialize after it is officially over. Which is not a bad thing since I live alone and need all the socializing I can get, but it is not good for my rest. The other thing that will make it hard is I am dog sitting for the next week, so after the church group lets out I will still need to take the dog out for a bit. Which won't take long, but is still a wrench in the plan (is that the saying?).
2) At said church group, I would like to be careful about what I eat. I don't want to be super rigid at social events like this, but I also don't want to use it as an excuse to make poor choices in what I put on my plate.2 -
Late posting but need accountability.
Recap 9/16 M ~ Unseasonably hot here (upper 80s F) & a bit humid for mid-Sept. Having to set alarm all week to walk dog before too hot for us.
1) Walked dog 3.42 mi
had 2 sandhill cranes fly in for landing right over our heads near the marshy spot, met up with Kim & Bogie, chatted w/ jogger lady & waved to RJ = happy dog & happy me
2) Leftovers for supper / log all food / net calories green / 80 oz. water
good day!
3) Cancel AT&T/Directv account (hubby has to request since he is lead name on the account) / wash dishes / catch-up Daily Bible (fell behind over weekend) / read / choir rehearsal 6:30 / call Mom
/ other? TA-DA
JFT 9/17 T ~ still hot like summer
1) Woke to alarm, not so jarring this morning & walked dog 3.72 mi walked with Kim & Bogie again, happy dog & happy me
2) Salmon & rainbow chard for supper / half monte cristo for lunch / log all food / net calories green / 80 oz water
Today was busy with dog walk, errands with hubby, impromptu lunch date with hubby, unexpected text & long phone call with friend, former coworker & tax preparer to review her analysis & make decisions. Updated my financial notes for future reference. Set up clothes line and gathered dirty clothes for tomorrow. Loaded dishwasher & ran while I washed remaining pots, etc. Prepared late supper. Now just chilling and watching TV.
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
- Try new recipes Unfortunately, no wall oven until mid-Feb or later & sad me, but try slow cooker & stove recipes... wall oven installed 2/26. Ppl
* lentil rice sausage tortellini soup (internet) ~ very good, recipe is keeper
* glazed lemon cookies (internet search) ~ everyone loved them at Easter dinner
* rhubarb cobbler (in my first ever cookbook BH&G) ~ very good, I want to try with other fruits this summer
* yellow cake (BH&G cookbook) ~ I followed instructions closely & blended well, very good with rhubarb sauce
* white chicken enchiladas (newspaper) ~ very good, although 2 tortillas with recipe as written 846 calories (created in MFP recipes)
* Greek yogurt almond butter breakfast parfait (newsletter) ~ terrific, if high in calories... maybe tweak
* garlic scape basil pesto (internet blog) ~ excellent! tried as recommended with pasta (used up my radiatore)
* summer squash, zucchini, mushroom casserole (TOH) ~ excellent! & good way to use squash & zucchini
* zucchini meatloaf (sister) ~ good but hubby prefers classic recipe
* moussaka America's Test Kitchen tv show ~ very tasty, nice size portions & filling, though complicated with four distinct layers & many prep steps ~ nice to have an alternate eggplant recipe
* peach cobbler (BH&G) used qt fresh peaches grown in Ripon
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]
February: 6 days x1wk, 5x1, 4x1, 2x1 [2 wks overnight trips to visit parents]
March: 5 days x1wk, 4x1, 3x1, 0x1 [ack... prep house & food for Easter dinner; 1 wk overnight trip to visit parents]
April: 4 days x2wks, 3x1, 2x1 [lots of lousy weather, plus 1 wk overnight trip]
May: 6 days x2wks, 3x3 [fit days in around 2 overnight trips & visit on Mother's Day]
June: 6 days x1wk {including Bellin 10K}, 5x1, 2x2 {either very rainy or hot for 2 wks}
July: 5 days x1wk {including Packers 5K}, 4x2, 3x1 {a lot of very hot/humid days}
August: 5 days x1wk, 4x2, 1x1 {hot/humid & scheduling conflicts}
September: 5 days x1wk {including Annual Bridge Walk (double-crosser on The Mighty Mac)}- 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
Jan 4x; Feb 1x; Mar/Apr 0x; May 1x; June 4x; July 1x; Aug 1x; Sept
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
- In 2022 I logged 500.4 miles, or 805km (knee issues).
- I can earn $10 every month on my Medicare Advantage Plan with 10+ days of 7,500 steps [noticed 7/12 that requirement reduced to 5,000 steps, but I'll continue with goal of 7,500]:
Jan / Feb / Mar / Apr / May / June / July / Aug / Sept
- Registered early (shoot, didn't get selected randomly for waiver of fee) on 12.29.23 for 6.8.24 Bellin 10K race ~ light rain most of race, steady rain last mile or so chip time 1:42:35 ave. pace 16:31 (first half 16:50 second half 16:12) overall 3,136 out of 3,463 / females 1,560 out of 1,792 / F65-69yo 30 out of 48 ~ not as fast as I used to go, but still finished my 27th Bellin overall (their 48th year)
- Register for my other usual events, and add other possible events
- Registered for 7.20.24 Packers 5K ~ sunny & very warm chip time 49:15 ave. pace 15:51 overall place 1784/2371 / F858/1228 / division F65-69 29/60 / passed by 78 (likely started in walking corral behind me) & I passed 191
- Registered for 10.5.24 Bellin Women's 5K
- Always a good idea
- Visit parents 1-2 times each month, phone calls in between ~ they're in their late 80s and live 85 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
~ overnight visit 2.12-2.13 / breakfast out with Mom/ladies & aunt, youngest brother stopped over
~ overnight visit 2.27-2.28 / eldest brother stopped over
~ overnight visit 3.14-3.15 / eldest brother visited
~ overnight visit 4.18-4.19 / took Mom to eye appt. in Beaver Dam
~ overnight visit 5.2-5.3 / aunt B/uncle R stopped over for visit so that was fun
~ Mother's Day visit 5.12.24 / sister/BIL, youngest brother/SIL & 2 nieces there too (middle brother/SIL visited day before bc they went to her parents Sun., eldest brother in PA for work)
~ overnight visit 5.17-5.18 / drove Mom to Bunny's funeral/luncheon in Brown Deer on 5.18 & youngest brother/SIL & eldest brother visited after moving 2 nieces to new apt.
~ Father's Day visit 6.16.24 / all brothers, sister & spouses there plus maternal aunt
~ overnight visit 7.4-7.5 / walk 2.75 mi w/ aunt; youngest brother & SIL visit next day
~ overnight visit 7.29-7.30 / saw all 3 brothers, youngest SIL, aunt on M; went to Wine & Unwind with Mom & lady friends T a.m. & afterwards walked 2.84 mi w/ aunt (hot & humid)
~ overnight visit 8.13-8.14 / drove Dad to VA Clinic in Beaver Dam for his 7:30 a.m. physical (be there 15 min. early ~ ugh) / saw eldest brother both days & aunt on W
~ overnight visit 9.11-9.12 / saw youngest brother after he mowed folks' yard - 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, followed by luncheon
1.29.24 Greenville: BIL's 2nd cataract surgery (hubby was his driver) / lunch at IHOP
2.2.24 cousin's funeral & saw parents, 2 brothers, most aunts/uncles, few cousins
2.16.24 pub food from McGeorge's & wine at La Vie with P&B / The Dirty Martinis played
2.18.24 Greenville: visit w/ hubby's brother, SIL & niece / lunch at Olive Garden
3.8.24 Darboy: tax docs & long visit with MJSW
3.19.24 messaged H (his job recently downsized)
3.25.24 Darboy: tax returns with hubby & MJSW, shorter visit this time
plans 4.6.24 with PZ canceled b/c she forgot they're going to OH to watch total solar eclipse
4.15.24 unexpectedly sat & visited w/ CAS at AVB concert
5.6.24 lunch with CAS
5.20.24 lunch with LL & LWB
6.3.24 lunch with former IA mgmt team
6.4.24 volunteers lunch at church
6.24.24 lunch with DE
7.13.24 farmers market with PZ
8.1.24 belated bday lunch with PZ
8.15.24 long phone call with sister
9.2.24 Annual Bridge Walk at The Mighty Mac Bridge with C, S, A&D ~ Weather was perfect, we became Double Crossers & it was awesome!
- Not as much progress as I hoped last year, but not worse.
- In 2023 I logged 726.88 miles, or 1,169.8 km & completed yearly challenge 11.14.23
Keeping my Word for the Year: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship1 -
JFT- Rough day today.
I started out early with a workout that that was done by 7 am. that was the high of the day. Things just got worse from there. Worked all day and waited for internet tech to show up to fix our internet that is ow 6 days down . Even called this afternoon and confirmed he was still scheduled because he hadn't shown up yet and I was suspect it was going to happen . I was told on the call he was 45 minutes away and on his way to us at 4 pm .and guess what? He never showed.. no call, no text, nothing.. just never showed . I should have known. The issues we have been facing is beyond comprehension at this point. I could not bear to get on the phone again with these people so the hubby called. Lots of canned customer services responses and thin apologies that at this point mean nothing . Supposed to have someone out tomorrow now.. we shall see.
The 15 year shepherd we have has not been doing great. We took her to the vet again today for bloodwork. Turns out she is in Kidney failure. We had to buy special prescription food that is quite expensive that she now has to be on. Basically beyond that there is nothing we can do. She is the best dog and everything else shows she is in perfect health Its basically a waiting game until she becomes sick enough to make that hard decision. ofcourse most shepherds don't live this long. She's beat the odds and I am so grateful to still have her with us. But this was hard news to bear.
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Hour commitment - I won’t eat again until after 12 pm and just the stuff I’m taking for lunch (mainly freggies). No desserts today except up to 2 T confiture (I said honey, but it’s confiture that I have). No more bread today.
Going to be long driving day.
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littleblackskirt wrote: »JFt Monday 16th
Do PF exercises ✅
Do general exercises ✅
I missed posting yesterday. Had my osteopath visit, and she is fairly confident it is a back issue which is giving me the pain elsewhere and affecting my walking. So may have another couple of treatments.
Today is a day at home, catching up with things.
JFT Wednesday 18th
PF exercises
General exercises
Gardening/cut grass
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SO far behind on posts... so when I get home I'll catch up! Its been a crazy month.. first, our daughters car needs the timing belt changed... which costs $3000! So, as a result, I am being mom taxi again... taking her to work when she works, picking her up, taking her to get haircut, going to the gym,runs, etc. I'm not used to doing this again!
Then.. my husband bought me a new bike, and I way overdid it! I used to ride 20 miles easily.. well, I had been biking maybe 3-5, so on a beautiful sunday morning.. I took it to a park near us with a biking trail. I ended up going about 10 miles... and my leg hurt like crazy. Then... my high school friends came to shop.. and did we shop. From 11 am until the stores closed at 8. It was fun, but my leg was already hurting... and I'm sure this did not help. After almost 2 weeks of not knowing what to do.. .do I exercise, do I not, what to do! So, I have a friend at the gym that is a physical therapist. He gave me exercises to do, and that is helping. (told me it was most likely sciatic nerve) But.. I can't even sew because its my right foot... and driving is also bad. But... I'm on the mend.
I also am realizing simple things I am getting where its harder to do... like getting up from a toilet seat without holding onto stuff. This scares me... I think I am physically fit, but you guys... at 73 things do change. If I don't keep exercises, doing squats, etc, these things just keep getting harder and harder. Not to mention the fact that I am now almost 30 pounds overweight.
So today I am going to a silver sneakers class and a chair yoga. I think just learning what to do to keep my mobility. And.. I have got to get serious about getting this weight off. The longer I wait, the harder it gets... and I am the only one to do this! I know what to eat... and I do eat healthy. But, like last nite... got into trail mix.. you know.. its nuts and raisins. Healthy, right? No, not when you eat a half of bag.
So... I gotta run right now to take my daughter to work, but I wanted to at least post. so sorry i've been MIA again for such a long time. I know what I need to do... its up to me to do it.3 -
Hour commitment - I won’t eat again until tomorrow.1
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@HappyDonkey75 Sorry about your dog. They are our babies. I can relate to prescription pet food. Our 14 yo Kitty has been on that for at least half her life. All this for a cat we got for free at the Humane Society. LOL
Recap 9/17 T ~ still hot like summer
1) Woke to alarm, not so jarring this morning & walked dog 3.72 mi walked with Kim & Bogie again, happy dog & happy me
2) Salmon & rainbow chard for supper / half monte cristo for lunch / log all food / net calories green / 80 oz water ~ net cals (est.) green & 72 oz. water
JFT 9/18 W ~ another early walk to beat the heat... enjoy it while we got it, will change soon enough
1) Walked dog 4.07 mi dog got 2 treats en route, one from RJ (who always carries some with him on his walks) and W garbage truck driver (who always stops when he sees us)... happy dog & happy me
2) Not sure of supper / log all food / net calories green / 80 oz. water
3) Two loads laundry washed & hanging to dry / update budget s/s / put away all the clean dishes / log into health chart to print recent letter / review colonoscopy prep directions (already got the nurse call this morning)... diet restrictions etc. starts Sat. / 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
- Try new recipes Unfortunately, no wall oven until mid-Feb or later & sad me, but try slow cooker & stove recipes... wall oven installed 2/26. Ppl
* lentil rice sausage tortellini soup (internet) ~ very good, recipe is keeper
* glazed lemon cookies (internet search) ~ everyone loved them at Easter dinner
* rhubarb cobbler (in my first ever cookbook BH&G) ~ very good, I want to try with other fruits this summer
* yellow cake (BH&G cookbook) ~ I followed instructions closely & blended well, very good with rhubarb sauce
* white chicken enchiladas (newspaper) ~ very good, although 2 tortillas with recipe as written 846 calories (created in MFP recipes)
* Greek yogurt almond butter breakfast parfait (newsletter) ~ terrific, if high in calories... maybe tweak
* garlic scape basil pesto (internet blog) ~ excellent! tried as recommended with pasta (used up my radiatore)
* summer squash, zucchini, mushroom casserole (TOH) ~ excellent! & good way to use squash & zucchini
* zucchini meatloaf (sister) ~ good but hubby prefers classic recipe
* moussaka America's Test Kitchen tv show ~ very tasty, nice size portions & filling, though complicated with four distinct layers & many prep steps ~ nice to have an alternate eggplant recipe
* peach cobbler (BH&G) used qt fresh peaches grown in Ripon
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]
February: 6 days x1wk, 5x1, 4x1, 2x1 [2 wks overnight trips to visit parents]
March: 5 days x1wk, 4x1, 3x1, 0x1 [ack... prep house & food for Easter dinner; 1 wk overnight trip to visit parents]
April: 4 days x2wks, 3x1, 2x1 [lots of lousy weather, plus 1 wk overnight trip]
May: 6 days x2wks, 3x3 [fit days in around 2 overnight trips & visit on Mother's Day]
June: 6 days x1wk {including Bellin 10K}, 5x1, 2x2 {either very rainy or hot for 2 wks}
July: 5 days x1wk {including Packers 5K}, 4x2, 3x1 {a lot of very hot/humid days}
August: 5 days x1wk, 4x2, 1x1 {hot/humid & scheduling conflicts}
September: 5 days x1wk {including Annual Bridge Walk (double-crosser on The Mighty Mac)}- 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
Jan 4x; Feb 1x; Mar/Apr 0x; May 1x; June 4x; July 1x; Aug 1x; Sept
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
- In 2022 I logged 500.4 miles, or 805km (knee issues).
- I can earn $10 every month on my Medicare Advantage Plan with 10+ days of 7,500 steps [noticed 7/12 that requirement reduced to 5,000 steps, but I'll continue with goal of 7,500]:
Jan / Feb / Mar / Apr / May / June / July / Aug / Sept
- Registered early (shoot, didn't get selected randomly for waiver of fee) on 12.29.23 for 6.8.24 Bellin 10K race ~ light rain most of race, steady rain last mile or so chip time 1:42:35 ave. pace 16:31 (first half 16:50 second half 16:12) overall 3,136 out of 3,463 / females 1,560 out of 1,792 / F65-69yo 30 out of 48 ~ not as fast as I used to go, but still finished my 27th Bellin overall (their 48th year)
- Register for my other usual events, and add other possible events
- Registered for 7.20.24 Packers 5K ~ sunny & very warm chip time 49:15 ave. pace 15:51 overall place 1784/2371 / F858/1228 / division F65-69 29/60 / passed by 78 (likely started in walking corral behind me) & I passed 191
- Registered for 10.5.24 Bellin Women's 5K
- Always a good idea
- Visit parents 1-2 times each month, phone calls in between ~ they're in their late 80s and live 85 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
~ overnight visit 2.12-2.13 / breakfast out with Mom/ladies & aunt, youngest brother stopped over
~ overnight visit 2.27-2.28 / eldest brother stopped over
~ overnight visit 3.14-3.15 / eldest brother visited
~ overnight visit 4.18-4.19 / took Mom to eye appt. in Beaver Dam
~ overnight visit 5.2-5.3 / aunt B/uncle R stopped over for visit so that was fun
~ Mother's Day visit 5.12.24 / sister/BIL, youngest brother/SIL & 2 nieces there too (middle brother/SIL visited day before bc they went to her parents Sun., eldest brother in PA for work)
~ overnight visit 5.17-5.18 / drove Mom to Bunny's funeral/luncheon in Brown Deer on 5.18 & youngest brother/SIL & eldest brother visited after moving 2 nieces to new apt.
~ Father's Day visit 6.16.24 / all brothers, sister & spouses there plus maternal aunt
~ overnight visit 7.4-7.5 / walk 2.75 mi w/ aunt; youngest brother & SIL visit next day
~ overnight visit 7.29-7.30 / saw all 3 brothers, youngest SIL, aunt on M; went to Wine & Unwind with Mom & lady friends T a.m. & afterwards walked 2.84 mi w/ aunt (hot & humid)
~ overnight visit 8.13-8.14 / drove Dad to VA Clinic in Beaver Dam for his 7:30 a.m. physical (be there 15 min. early ~ ugh) / saw eldest brother both days & aunt on W
~ overnight visit 9.11-9.12 / saw youngest brother after he mowed folks' yard - 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, followed by luncheon
1.29.24 Greenville: BIL's 2nd cataract surgery (hubby was his driver) / lunch at IHOP
2.2.24 cousin's funeral & saw parents, 2 brothers, most aunts/uncles, few cousins
2.16.24 pub food from McGeorge's & wine at La Vie with P&B / The Dirty Martinis played
2.18.24 Greenville: visit w/ hubby's brother, SIL & niece / lunch at Olive Garden
3.8.24 Darboy: tax docs & long visit with MJSW
3.19.24 messaged H (his job recently downsized)
3.25.24 Darboy: tax returns with hubby & MJSW, shorter visit this time
plans 4.6.24 with PZ canceled b/c she forgot they're going to OH to watch total solar eclipse
4.15.24 unexpectedly sat & visited w/ CAS at AVB concert
5.6.24 lunch with CAS
5.20.24 lunch with LL & LWB
6.3.24 lunch with former IA mgmt team
6.4.24 volunteers lunch at church
6.24.24 lunch with DE
7.13.24 farmers market with PZ
8.1.24 belated bday lunch with PZ
8.15.24 long phone call with sister
9.2.24 Annual Bridge Walk at The Mighty Mac Bridge with C, S, A&D ~ Weather was perfect, we became Double Crossers & it was awesome!
- Not as much progress as I hoped last year, but not worse.
- In 2023 I logged 726.88 miles, or 1,169.8 km & completed yearly challenge 11.14.23
Keeping my Word for the Year: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship1 -
HappyDonkey75 wrote: »JFT- Rough day today.
I started out early with a workout that that was done by 7 am. that was the high of the day. Things just got worse from there. Worked all day and waited for internet tech to show up to fix our internet that is ow 6 days down . Even called this afternoon and confirmed he was still scheduled because he hadn't shown up yet and I was suspect it was going to happen . I was told on the call he was 45 minutes away and on his way to us at 4 pm .and guess what? He never showed.. no call, no text, nothing.. just never showed . I should have known. The issues we have been facing is beyond comprehension at this point. I could not bear to get on the phone again with these people so the hubby called. Lots of canned customer services responses and thin apologies that at this point mean nothing . Supposed to have someone out tomorrow now.. we shall see.
The 15 year shepherd we have has not been doing great. We took her to the vet again today for bloodwork. Turns out she is in Kidney failure. We had to buy special prescription food that is quite expensive that she now has to be on. Basically beyond that there is nothing we can do. She is the best dog and everything else shows she is in perfect health Its basically a waiting game until she becomes sick enough to make that hard decision. ofcourse most shepherds don't live this long. She's beat the odds and I am so grateful to still have her with us. But this was hard news to bear.
I'm sorry to hear about the internet troubles. I don't know how I would manage without it.
We've just reduced our speeds to change to a different tariff. We told the kids that the internet might not be great with us all using it at once and the eldest actually cried 😂 I think she thought we meant it wouldn't work.
Im also very sorry about the news of your shepherd. My dog turns 8 this year and even at this point I worry about the inevitable. I hope that time doesn't come soon! Xx3 -
JFT 9/17
1) I still need to go to bed at a decent time. It will be hard because I have church group tonight and we tend to socialize after it is officially over. Which is not a bad thing since I live alone and need all the socializing I can get, but it is not good for my rest. The other thing that will make it hard is I am dog sitting for the next week, so after the church group lets out I will still need to take the dog out for a bit. Which won't take long, but is still a wrench in the plan (is that the saying?). ✅ I will just say I could have done worse.
2) At said church group, I would like to be careful about what I eat. I don't want to be super rigid at social events like this, but I also don't want to use it as an excuse to make poor choices in what I put on my plate. ✅
JFT 9/18
1) Exercise good bed time habits
2) Give the dog a good walk.1 -
Thanks to all who gave kind words on our pup.. Overall she is happy and comfortable for now and eating her new food just fine.. every day will be a gift with her at this point.
The internet is FINALLY resolved today!. It was hard to be without internet that long and operating off my hotspot for work.. the service tech showed up, and it was the router/modem. The company help desk actually caused the issue when the first outage happened over a week ago and they had me do a hard reset. Go figure. But now I have a new router and everything is working. (and they are not going to charge me a dime ) Halleluiah!
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Took a class today for Silver sneakers (ha. for old people). It was a lot of fun.. and I also met so many nice ladies. Many of them were my age, or even younger, so I think it will be a good one to take. I didn't even sweat.. so its not that intense, but it does really help with stretching, and core muscles, which I think I need.
Had a better day food wise today, except for a bowl of ice cream tonite.. but I at least stopped with one bowl.
Tomorrow will be a new day.
JFT, 9/19
1. log my food
2. concentrate on proteins, veggies, and fruits
3. go to gym
4. go to zumba class in the evening. This is something I am going to try and do... more classes. Zumba might be a bit much, but I'm going to try it.
5. get back on here... be more accountable and get back on track.3 -
@HappyDonkey75 - read about your little dog, but so happy to read your post tonite saying she is doing a little better. Our pets are our family... I will say a prayer that she has many good days (years).
@RuthanneBowers - I so understand about going to bed at a good time. I struggle with this as well... I tend to stay up way too late. I seem to want it both ways.. I want to get up early, but I can't stop in the evenings and go to bed either.
@littleblackskirt -- oh.. I am so sorry you are having back issues. I've had that before.. so very painful. I pulled a sciatic nerve in my leg and that is painful... but not nearly as bad as the back. Hoping you get some relief and feel better.
PackerFanInGB - let us know how the ct scan is! We will all be praying for good news. Hubby had his ct scan for his aneurysm... it has not changed in a year, so that was good news. Hoping you also get good news. And Im so happy you are taking the class at the Y... you will love it, and also, just the social aspect is so good. I get silver sneakers (ha.. a benefit of being old!), and I love it. I never thought I would enjoy exercising. But.. I am finding I am still getting so stiff just getting out of chairs, etc., so I just started a class for seniors, and there is another one I am also going to take.. most stretching, etc to stay as limber as possible. Oh.. the joys of getting older.4 -
August was good for me, although the weight was much slower to shift than I expected.
September has been running away with me. 😝 All my groups have restarted, so I haven’t had much time to be online.
I will catch up over the next few days, if I can.
Sept 2024: :
~ Continue with Solid Habits
👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
👌👌👌👌
~ Weigh less at the end of the month
30 July: 142.1[/b]
30 Aug: 140.2
5 Sept: 140.1
12 Sept: 140.1
15 Sept: 139.1 Almost a whoosh 😜
I’m hoping that it continues. When I was first losing I often had a whoosh followed by a bounce up.
🦋 Terri 🐬
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@mytime6630 I know what you mean about getting older. Every little setback seems to take longer to stabilise. So pleased that your hubby’s scan gave good news. I actually like exercise, but alas, I can’t do it to the level I would like anymore. One has to adapt to what is.
@HappyDonkey75 Happy for you that your fur baby is doing better. They are so important to us. Internet problems are the pits! I had a major problem in spring this year and got locked out of both my devices. (My own fault, not my provider). It took over 2 weeks before I was able to get it resolved.
@RuthanneBowers Agreed! Getting enough sleep is so important to our wellbeing.
@littleblackskirt Back issues are so wearing. I often have to use my heat pad of an evening.
@PackerFanInGB - Praying for good news after your scan.
🦋 Terri 🦋
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Hour commitment - I won’t eat again until tomorrow. No desserts tomorrow except up to 2 T confiture.2
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Recap 9/18 W ~ another early walk to beat the heat... enjoy it while we got it, will change soon enough
1) Walked dog 4.07 mi dog got 2 treats en route, one from RJ (who always carries some with him on his walks) and W garbage truck driver (who always stops when he sees us)... happy dog & happy me
2) Not sure of supper ~ leftovers / log all food / net calories green / 80 oz. water ~ 64 oz.
est. net cals green by 2 LOL
3) Two loads laundry washed & hanging to dry / update budget s/s / put away all the clean dishes / log into health chart to print recent letter / review colonoscopy prep directions (already got the nurse call this morning)... diet restrictions etc. starts Sat. / read ~ not as much as I'd like bc hubby interrupted but that's ok / other? flushed & refilled both bird baths, watered all the outside planters (we're in a dry spell for once this summer) & refilled watering cans from rain barrels, put away all clean laundry TA-DA!
JFT 9/19 R ~ hot weather still with us, thunderstorms forecast overnight
1) Walked dog 3.91 mi watched/heard 2 sandhill cranes flying low overhead, near marshy spot again, happy dog & happy me
2) Leftovers & cook green beans for supper / log all food / net calories green / 80 oz. water
3) Vote online for Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin (multiple devices) / pick up repaired storm window / UPS to ship last piece of Directv equip (which hubby didn't realize until I asked "what's that for?" haha) / empty kitchen compost bucket into bin / 3:20 Kitty to vet for B12 shot / call Mom / 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
- Try new recipes Unfortunately, no wall oven until mid-Feb or later & sad me, but try slow cooker & stove recipes... wall oven installed 2/26. Ppl
* lentil rice sausage tortellini soup (internet) ~ very good, recipe is keeper
* glazed lemon cookies (internet search) ~ everyone loved them at Easter dinner
* rhubarb cobbler (in my first ever cookbook BH&G) ~ very good, I want to try with other fruits this summer
* yellow cake (BH&G cookbook) ~ I followed instructions closely & blended well, very good with rhubarb sauce
* white chicken enchiladas (newspaper) ~ very good, although 2 tortillas with recipe as written 846 calories (created in MFP recipes)
* Greek yogurt almond butter breakfast parfait (newsletter) ~ terrific, if high in calories... maybe tweak
* garlic scape basil pesto (internet blog) ~ excellent! tried as recommended with pasta (used up my radiatore)
* summer squash, zucchini, mushroom casserole (TOH) ~ excellent! & good way to use squash & zucchini
* zucchini meatloaf (sister) ~ good but hubby prefers classic recipe
* moussaka America's Test Kitchen tv show ~ very tasty, nice size portions & filling, though complicated with four distinct layers & many prep steps ~ nice to have an alternate eggplant recipe
* peach cobbler (BH&G) used qt fresh peaches grown in Ripon
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]
February: 6 days x1wk, 5x1, 4x1, 2x1 [2 wks overnight trips to visit parents]
March: 5 days x1wk, 4x1, 3x1, 0x1 [ack... prep house & food for Easter dinner; 1 wk overnight trip to visit parents]
April: 4 days x2wks, 3x1, 2x1 [lots of lousy weather, plus 1 wk overnight trip]
May: 6 days x2wks, 3x3 [fit days in around 2 overnight trips & visit on Mother's Day]
June: 6 days x1wk {including Bellin 10K}, 5x1, 2x2 {either very rainy or hot for 2 wks}
July: 5 days x1wk {including Packers 5K}, 4x2, 3x1 {a lot of very hot/humid days}
August: 5 days x1wk, 4x2, 1x1 {hot/humid & scheduling conflicts}
September: 5 days x1wk {including Annual Bridge Walk (double-crosser on The Mighty Mac)}- 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
Jan 4x; Feb 1x; Mar/Apr 0x; May 1x; June 4x; July 1x; Aug 1x; Sept
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
- In 2022 I logged 500.4 miles, or 805km (knee issues).
- I can earn $10 every month on my Medicare Advantage Plan with 10+ days of 7,500 steps [noticed 7/12 that requirement reduced to 5,000 steps, but I'll continue with goal of 7,500]:
Jan / Feb / Mar / Apr / May / June / July / Aug / Sept
- Registered early (shoot, didn't get selected randomly for waiver of fee) on 12.29.23 for 6.8.24 Bellin 10K race ~ light rain most of race, steady rain last mile or so chip time 1:42:35 ave. pace 16:31 (first half 16:50 second half 16:12) overall 3,136 out of 3,463 / females 1,560 out of 1,792 / F65-69yo 30 out of 48 ~ not as fast as I used to go, but still finished my 27th Bellin overall (their 48th year)
- Register for my other usual events, and add other possible events
- Registered for 7.20.24 Packers 5K ~ sunny & very warm chip time 49:15 ave. pace 15:51 overall place 1784/2371 / F858/1228 / division F65-69 29/60 / passed by 78 (likely started in walking corral behind me) & I passed 191
- Registered for 10.5.24 Bellin Women's 5K
- Always a good idea
- Visit parents 1-2 times each month, phone calls in between ~ they're in their late 80s and live 85 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
~ overnight visit 2.12-2.13 / breakfast out with Mom/ladies & aunt, youngest brother stopped over
~ overnight visit 2.27-2.28 / eldest brother stopped over
~ overnight visit 3.14-3.15 / eldest brother visited
~ overnight visit 4.18-4.19 / took Mom to eye appt. in Beaver Dam
~ overnight visit 5.2-5.3 / aunt B/uncle R stopped over for visit so that was fun
~ Mother's Day visit 5.12.24 / sister/BIL, youngest brother/SIL & 2 nieces there too (middle brother/SIL visited day before bc they went to her parents Sun., eldest brother in PA for work)
~ overnight visit 5.17-5.18 / drove Mom to Bunny's funeral/luncheon in Brown Deer on 5.18 & youngest brother/SIL & eldest brother visited after moving 2 nieces to new apt.
~ Father's Day visit 6.16.24 / all brothers, sister & spouses there plus maternal aunt
~ overnight visit 7.4-7.5 / walk 2.75 mi w/ aunt; youngest brother & SIL visit next day
~ overnight visit 7.29-7.30 / saw all 3 brothers, youngest SIL, aunt on M; went to Wine & Unwind with Mom & lady friends T a.m. & afterwards walked 2.84 mi w/ aunt (hot & humid)
~ overnight visit 8.13-8.14 / drove Dad to VA Clinic in Beaver Dam for his 7:30 a.m. physical (be there 15 min. early ~ ugh) / saw eldest brother both days & aunt on W
~ overnight visit 9.11-9.12 / saw youngest brother after he mowed folks' yard - 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, followed by luncheon
1.29.24 Greenville: BIL's 2nd cataract surgery (hubby was his driver) / lunch at IHOP
2.2.24 cousin's funeral & saw parents, 2 brothers, most aunts/uncles, few cousins
2.16.24 pub food from McGeorge's & wine at La Vie with P&B / The Dirty Martinis played
2.18.24 Greenville: visit w/ hubby's brother, SIL & niece / lunch at Olive Garden
3.8.24 Darboy: tax docs & long visit with MJSW
3.19.24 messaged H (his job recently downsized)
3.25.24 Darboy: tax returns with hubby & MJSW, shorter visit this time
plans 4.6.24 with PZ canceled b/c she forgot they're going to OH to watch total solar eclipse
4.15.24 unexpectedly sat & visited w/ CAS at AVB concert
5.6.24 lunch with CAS
5.20.24 lunch with LL & LWB
6.3.24 lunch with former IA mgmt team
6.4.24 volunteers lunch at church
6.24.24 lunch with DE
7.13.24 farmers market with PZ
8.1.24 belated bday lunch with PZ
8.15.24 long phone call with sister
9.2.24 Annual Bridge Walk at The Mighty Mac Bridge with C, S, A&D ~ Weather was perfect, we became Double Crossers & it was awesome!
- Not as much progress as I hoped last year, but not worse.
- In 2023 I logged 726.88 miles, or 1,169.8 km & completed yearly challenge 11.14.23
Keeping my Word for the Year: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship[/quote]
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Hour commitment - I won’t eat again until after 12 pm. No desserts today except up to 2 T confiture.
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Hour commitment - I’m changing.. I may eat something in this charming town we’re in. ..and dessert also!!
Just had chocolate… delicious. Now I won’t again until after 5 pm.2 -
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JFT, 9/19
1. log my food
2. concentrate on proteins, veggies, and fruits
3. go to gym
4. go to zumba class in the evening. This is so mething I am going to try and do... more classes. Zumba might be a bit much, but I'm going to try it.
5. get back on here... be more accountable and get back on track. [/quote]
Skipped the zumba class. I sewed most of the day, and my leg hurt so bad... I guess its using that leg too much. Today went to the gym, and my friend who is a physical therapist was there... had me doing the stationary bicycle. So I did that and walking... no problems. Its just when I sit! Frustrating.. ha.. guess I won't be sitting much today.
Simple goals.. Ive got to get my eating back in control. Way out of control.
1. log all food. going to fish fry, so estimate
2. light lunch
3. do yoga and stretching exercises
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Recap 9/19 R ~ hot weather still with us, thunderstorms forecast overnight
1) Walked dog 3.91 mi watched/heard 2 sandhill cranes flying low overhead, near marshy spot again, happy dog & happy me
2) Leftovers & cook green beans for supper / log all food / net calories green / 80 oz. water Net calories 62 green & 80 oz. Yay
3) Vote online for Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin (multiple devices) / pick up repaired storm window / UPS to ship last piece of Directv equip (which hubby didn't realize until I asked "what's that for?" haha) / empty kitchen compost bucket into bin / 3:20 Kitty to vet for B12 shot ~ she gained .2 lbs which is good / call Mom / read / other? drowned Japanese beetle, deadheaded yellow rosed, digital declutter
JFT 9/20 F ~ very humid & warm, planned rest day
1) Eat up leftovers for supper / log all food / 80 oz. water
2) Text sister (they're leaving on vacation Mon.) / vote online for Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin (multiple devices) / read / digital declutter / water houseplants / other?
I've been reviewing my dietary restrictions for the 3 days prior to my (5th) colonoscopy on Tues. Much more detailed than my last one 5 years ago, which basically had me fast & drink lots of water the day before. Now I must stop taking my multivitamin with iron, no red/purple/orange foods, eat low fiber foods, no oats or oatmeal, limited dairy, no fresh veg or fruits with seeds, no popcorn or seeds... Geez, lots of the foods I normally eat! That's for Sat. & Sun. then I fast all day Monday. I will be starving LOL. But drink plenty of clear liquids... good thing I try to drink at least 64-80 oz. water daily. I will even adjust buying foods I might usually at the farmers market, so as to not have stuff around I can't eat until T afternoon. Wish me luck LOL.
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
- Try new recipes Unfortunately, no wall oven until mid-Feb or later & sad me, but try slow cooker & stove recipes... wall oven installed 2/26. Ppl
* lentil rice sausage tortellini soup (internet) ~ very good, recipe is keeper
* glazed lemon cookies (internet search) ~ everyone loved them at Easter dinner
* rhubarb cobbler (in my first ever cookbook BH&G) ~ very good, I want to try with other fruits this summer
* yellow cake (BH&G cookbook) ~ I followed instructions closely & blended well, very good with rhubarb sauce
* white chicken enchiladas (newspaper) ~ very good, although 2 tortillas with recipe as written 846 calories (created in MFP recipes)
* Greek yogurt almond butter breakfast parfait (newsletter) ~ terrific, if high in calories... maybe tweak
* garlic scape basil pesto (internet blog) ~ excellent! tried as recommended with pasta (used up my radiatore)
* summer squash, zucchini, mushroom casserole (TOH) ~ excellent! & good way to use squash & zucchini
* zucchini meatloaf (sister) ~ good but hubby prefers classic recipe
* moussaka America's Test Kitchen tv show ~ very tasty, nice size portions & filling, though complicated with four distinct layers & many prep steps ~ nice to have an alternate eggplant recipe
* peach cobbler (BH&G) used qt fresh peaches grown in Ripon
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]
February: 6 days x1wk, 5x1, 4x1, 2x1 [2 wks overnight trips to visit parents]
March: 5 days x1wk, 4x1, 3x1, 0x1 [ack... prep house & food for Easter dinner; 1 wk overnight trip to visit parents]
April: 4 days x2wks, 3x1, 2x1 [lots of lousy weather, plus 1 wk overnight trip]
May: 6 days x2wks, 3x3 [fit days in around 2 overnight trips & visit on Mother's Day]
June: 6 days x1wk {including Bellin 10K}, 5x1, 2x2 {either very rainy or hot for 2 wks}
July: 5 days x1wk {including Packers 5K}, 4x2, 3x1 {a lot of very hot/humid days}
August: 5 days x1wk, 4x2, 1x1 {hot/humid & scheduling conflicts}
September: 5 days x1wk {including Annual Bridge Walk (double-crosser on The Mighty Mac)}- 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
Jan 4x; Feb 1x; Mar/Apr 0x; May 1x; June 4x; July 1x; Aug 1x; Sept
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
- In 2022 I logged 500.4 miles, or 805km (knee issues).
- I can earn $10 every month on my Medicare Advantage Plan with 10+ days of 7,500 steps [noticed 7/12 that requirement reduced to 5,000 steps, but I'll continue with goal of 7,500]:
Jan / Feb / Mar / Apr / May / June / July / Aug / Sept
- Registered early (shoot, didn't get selected randomly for waiver of fee) on 12.29.23 for 6.8.24 Bellin 10K race ~ light rain most of race, steady rain last mile or so chip time 1:42:35 ave. pace 16:31 (first half 16:50 second half 16:12) overall 3,136 out of 3,463 / females 1,560 out of 1,792 / F65-69yo 30 out of 48 ~ not as fast as I used to go, but still finished my 27th Bellin overall (their 48th year)
- Register for my other usual events, and add other possible events
- Registered for 7.20.24 Packers 5K ~ sunny & very warm chip time 49:15 ave. pace 15:51 overall place 1784/2371 / F858/1228 / division F65-69 29/60 / passed by 78 (likely started in walking corral behind me) & I passed 191
- Registered for 10.5.24 Bellin Women's 5K
- Always a good idea
- Visit parents 1-2 times each month, phone calls in between ~ they're in their late 80s and live 85 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
~ overnight visit 2.12-2.13 / breakfast out with Mom/ladies & aunt, youngest brother stopped over
~ overnight visit 2.27-2.28 / eldest brother stopped over
~ overnight visit 3.14-3.15 / eldest brother visited
~ overnight visit 4.18-4.19 / took Mom to eye appt. in Beaver Dam
~ overnight visit 5.2-5.3 / aunt B/uncle R stopped over for visit so that was fun
~ Mother's Day visit 5.12.24 / sister/BIL, youngest brother/SIL & 2 nieces there too (middle brother/SIL visited day before bc they went to her parents Sun., eldest brother in PA for work)
~ overnight visit 5.17-5.18 / drove Mom to Bunny's funeral/luncheon in Brown Deer on 5.18 & youngest brother/SIL & eldest brother visited after moving 2 nieces to new apt.
~ Father's Day visit 6.16.24 / all brothers, sister & spouses there plus maternal aunt
~ overnight visit 7.4-7.5 / walk 2.75 mi w/ aunt; youngest brother & SIL visit next day
~ overnight visit 7.29-7.30 / saw all 3 brothers, youngest SIL, aunt on M; went to Wine & Unwind with Mom & lady friends T a.m. & afterwards walked 2.84 mi w/ aunt (hot & humid)
~ overnight visit 8.13-8.14 / drove Dad to VA Clinic in Beaver Dam for his 7:30 a.m. physical (be there 15 min. early ~ ugh) / saw eldest brother both days & aunt on W
~ overnight visit 9.11-9.12 / saw youngest brother after he mowed folks' yard - 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, followed by luncheon
1.29.24 Greenville: BIL's 2nd cataract surgery (hubby was his driver) / lunch at IHOP
2.2.24 cousin's funeral & saw parents, 2 brothers, most aunts/uncles, few cousins
2.16.24 pub food from McGeorge's & wine at La Vie with P&B / The Dirty Martinis played
2.18.24 Greenville: visit w/ hubby's brother, SIL & niece / lunch at Olive Garden
3.8.24 Darboy: tax docs & long visit with MJSW
3.19.24 messaged H (his job recently downsized)
3.25.24 Darboy: tax returns with hubby & MJSW, shorter visit this time
plans 4.6.24 with PZ canceled b/c she forgot they're going to OH to watch total solar eclipse
4.15.24 unexpectedly sat & visited w/ CAS at AVB concert
5.6.24 lunch with CAS
5.20.24 lunch with LL & LWB
6.3.24 lunch with former IA mgmt team
6.4.24 volunteers lunch at church
6.24.24 lunch with DE
7.13.24 farmers market with PZ
8.1.24 belated bday lunch with PZ
8.15.24 long phone call with sister
9.2.24 Annual Bridge Walk at The Mighty Mac Bridge with C, S, A&D ~ Weather was perfect, we became Double Crossers & it was awesome!
9.14.24 farmers market & The Attic with PZ
- Not as much progress as I hoped last year, but not worse.
- In 2023 I logged 726.88 miles, or 1,169.8 km & completed yearly challenge 11.14.23
Keeping my Word for the Year: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship1 -
@cschmitz110515- this is a good reminder to me , I have to schedule the same wonderful preventive procedure to get done . I have been avoiding it for a year. Best of luck on your procedure and managing the tough dietary restrictions.. lots of broth and electrolyte water!
JFT
Manage my stress (levels are high)
Strength day workout- upper body
Lots of Water
Get a couple of loads of laundry done before weekend
Avoid strangling my coworker
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cschmitz110515 wrote: »
I've been reviewing my dietary restrictions for the 3 days prior to my (5th) colonoscopy on Tues. Much more detailed than my last one 5 years ago, which basically had me fast & drink lots of water the day before. Now I must stop taking my multivitamin with iron, no red/purple/orange foods, eat low fiber foods, no oats or oatmeal, limited dairy, no fresh veg or fruits with seeds, no popcorn or seeds... Geez, lots of the foods I normally eat! That's for Sat. & Sun. then I fast all day Monday. I will be starving LOL. But drink plenty of clear liquids... good thing I try to drink at least 64-80 oz. water daily. I will even adjust buying foods I might usually at the farmers market, so as to not have stuff around I can't eat until T afternoon. Wish me luck LOL.
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The best of luck to you... on both the procedure and the prep. The prep is the worse. I have to have this done every 3 years.. and anymore, now they restrict what you eat even a couple days before the prep. But... it does really help with the prep. I tend to try and eat very lite for 2 days prior.. and I have found drinking tons of water helps so much also!
I have to do this again next year.. but... its a good thing to have done! Ha.. the only good thing is the little nap you get for the procedure!
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Hour commitlent - I won’t eat again until tomorrow.2
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Hour commitment - After my coffee, I won’t eat again until after 12 pm.2
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Hour commitment - I won’t eat again until after 5 pm2
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Hour commitment - I won’t eat again until tomorrow.1
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Recap 9/20 F ~ very humid & warm, planned rest day
1) Eat up leftovers for supper / log all food / 80 oz. water
went a little over knowing I am restricted on Sat & Sun. but not horrible, 80 oz. water
2) Text sister (they're leaving on vacation Mon.) / vote online for Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin (multiple devices) / read / digital declutter / water houseplants / other? cleaned Kitty's hallway TA-DA!
JFT 9/21 Sat. ~ day 1 of pre-colonoscopy diet
1) Follow low fiber etc. diet plans / no vitamins / log all food / 80 oz. water
2) Farmers market / unlock gate, de-poop backyard & move patio stuff for hubby to mow / read / digital declutter / wash dishes / other?
3) Min. 5000 steps / walk dog as far as park?
Thanks @HappyDonkey75 and @mytime6630 for your kind words of encouragement. I debated whether I would log my food these two days since the food is not nearly my normal, but decided to, just to see how different the numbers would crunch. One cereal I'm allowed for breakfast is puffed rice, which hubby eats occasionally, so I decided to try it. (I normally eat Cheerios with fresh fruit in summer.) The puffed rice tasted like cardboard to me, no flavor at all. Lunch was better, a peanut butter sandwich (no jelly, as that would be red/purple which I'm not allowed) on white bread from the farmers market (not my usual hearty bread), and cantaloupe with cottage cheese. Tonight is pesto whitefish & potatoes (peeled), both fresh from the farmers market. Tomorrow, I think I'll make scrambled eggs for breakfast, which I know I like. Kind of fun, trying to think of foods that I can eat and still enjoy my meals, but really glad I don't have to do this all the time LOL.
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
- Try new recipes Unfortunately, no wall oven until mid-Feb or later & sad me, but try slow cooker & stove recipes... wall oven installed 2/26. Ppl
* lentil rice sausage tortellini soup (internet) ~ very good, recipe is keeper
* glazed lemon cookies (internet search) ~ everyone loved them at Easter dinner
* rhubarb cobbler (in my first ever cookbook BH&G) ~ very good, I want to try with other fruits this summer
* yellow cake (BH&G cookbook) ~ I followed instructions closely & blended well, very good with rhubarb sauce
* white chicken enchiladas (newspaper) ~ very good, although 2 tortillas with recipe as written 846 calories (created in MFP recipes)
* Greek yogurt almond butter breakfast parfait (newsletter) ~ terrific, if high in calories... maybe tweak
* garlic scape basil pesto (internet blog) ~ excellent! tried as recommended with pasta (used up my radiatore)
* summer squash, zucchini, mushroom casserole (TOH) ~ excellent! & good way to use squash & zucchini
* zucchini meatloaf (sister) ~ good but hubby prefers classic recipe
* moussaka America's Test Kitchen tv show ~ very tasty, nice size portions & filling, though complicated with four distinct layers & many prep steps ~ nice to have an alternate eggplant recipe
* peach cobbler (BH&G) used qt fresh peaches grown in Ripon
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]
February: 6 days x1wk, 5x1, 4x1, 2x1 [2 wks overnight trips to visit parents]
March: 5 days x1wk, 4x1, 3x1, 0x1 [ack... prep house & food for Easter dinner; 1 wk overnight trip to visit parents]
April: 4 days x2wks, 3x1, 2x1 [lots of lousy weather, plus 1 wk overnight trip]
May: 6 days x2wks, 3x3 [fit days in around 2 overnight trips & visit on Mother's Day]
June: 6 days x1wk {including Bellin 10K}, 5x1, 2x2 {either very rainy or hot for 2 wks}
July: 5 days x1wk {including Packers 5K}, 4x2, 3x1 {a lot of very hot/humid days}
August: 5 days x1wk, 4x2, 1x1 {hot/humid & scheduling conflicts}
September: 5 days x1wk, 4x1, 3x1 {including Annual Bridge Walk (double-crosser on The Mighty Mac)}- 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
Jan 4x; Feb 1x; Mar/Apr 0x; May 1x; June 4x; July 1x; Aug 1x; Sept
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
- In 2022 I logged 500.4 miles, or 805km (knee issues).
- I can earn $10 every month on my Medicare Advantage Plan with 10+ days of 7,500 steps [noticed 7/12 that requirement reduced to 5,000 steps, but I'll continue with goal of 7,500]:
Jan / Feb / Mar / Apr / May / June / July / Aug / Sept
- Registered early (shoot, didn't get selected randomly for waiver of fee) on 12.29.23 for 6.8.24 Bellin 10K race ~ light rain most of race, steady rain last mile or so chip time 1:42:35 ave. pace 16:31 (first half 16:50 second half 16:12) overall 3,136 out of 3,463 / females 1,560 out of 1,792 / F65-69yo 30 out of 48 ~ not as fast as I used to go, but still finished my 27th Bellin overall (their 48th year)
- Register for my other usual events, and add other possible events
- Registered for 7.20.24 Packers 5K ~ sunny & very warm chip time 49:15 ave. pace 15:51 overall place 1784/2371 / F858/1228 / division F65-69 29/60 / passed by 78 (likely started in walking corral behind me) & I passed 191
- Annual Bridge Walk on The Mighty Mac w/ C, S, A&D on 9.2.24 & we became double-crossers
- Registered for 10.5.24 Bellin Women's 5K
- Always a good idea
- Visit parents 1-2 times each month, phone calls in between ~ they're in their late 80s and live 85 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
~ overnight visit 2.12-2.13 / breakfast out with Mom/ladies & aunt, youngest brother stopped over
~ overnight visit 2.27-2.28 / eldest brother stopped over
~ overnight visit 3.14-3.15 / eldest brother visited
~ overnight visit 4.18-4.19 / took Mom to eye appt. in Beaver Dam
~ overnight visit 5.2-5.3 / aunt B/uncle R stopped over for visit so that was fun
~ Mother's Day visit 5.12.24 / sister/BIL, youngest brother/SIL & 2 nieces there too (middle brother/SIL visited day before bc they went to her parents Sun., eldest brother in PA for work)
~ overnight visit 5.17-5.18 / drove Mom to Bunny's funeral/luncheon in Brown Deer on 5.18 & youngest brother/SIL & eldest brother visited after moving 2 nieces to new apt.
~ Father's Day visit 6.16.24 / all brothers, sister & spouses there plus maternal aunt
~ overnight visit 7.4-7.5 / walk 2.75 mi w/ aunt; youngest brother & SIL visit next day
~ overnight visit 7.29-7.30 / saw all 3 brothers, youngest SIL, aunt on M; went to Wine & Unwind with Mom & lady friends T a.m. & afterwards walked 2.84 mi w/ aunt (hot & humid)
~ overnight visit 8.13-8.14 / drove Dad to VA Clinic in Beaver Dam for his 7:30 a.m. physical (be there 15 min. early ~ ugh) / saw eldest brother both days & aunt on W
~ overnight visit 9.11-9.12 / saw youngest brother after he mowed folks' yard - 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, followed by luncheon
1.29.24 Greenville: BIL's 2nd cataract surgery (hubby was his driver) / lunch at IHOP
2.2.24 cousin's funeral & saw parents, 2 brothers, most aunts/uncles, few cousins
2.16.24 pub food from McGeorge's & wine at La Vie with P&B / The Dirty Martinis played
2.18.24 Greenville: visit w/ hubby's brother, SIL & niece / lunch at Olive Garden
3.8.24 Darboy: tax docs & long visit with MJSW
3.19.24 messaged H (his job recently downsized)
3.25.24 Darboy: tax returns with hubby & MJSW, shorter visit this time
plans 4.6.24 with PZ canceled b/c she forgot they're going to OH to watch total solar eclipse
4.15.24 unexpectedly sat & visited w/ CAS at AVB concert
5.6.24 lunch with CAS
5.20.24 lunch with LL & LWB
6.3.24 lunch with former IA mgmt team
6.4.24 volunteers lunch at church
6.24.24 lunch with DE
7.13.24 farmers market with PZ
8.1.24 belated bday lunch with PZ
8.15.24 long phone call with sister
9.2.24 Annual Bridge Walk at The Mighty Mac Bridge with C, S, A&D ~ Weather was perfect, we became Double Crossers & it was awesome!
9.14.24 farmers market & The Attic with PZ
- Not as much progress as I hoped last year, but not worse.
- In 2023 I logged 726.88 miles, or 1,169.8 km & completed yearly challenge 11.14.23
Keeping my Word for the Year: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship1 -
Went to the gym yesterday for 2 hours... I was proud of myself that I kept going. Hubby goes that long, and since I didn't go in the morning, I went with him.
I mainly rode the bike, since I was told this is the best for your knees. Plus.. I am hoping I can get out on my outside bike soon. My sciatic nerve is getting better, but I have to be careful. But... getting there.
Today will be simple.. I can't really use my sewing machine yet as this makes my leg worse.. so hand sewing binding on some finished quilts, and pinning another one. At least I am getting some UFOs done.
JFT, SUnday, 9/22
1. watch what I eat. be mindful. Nothing is off limits... but watch portions. Hubby wants homemade pizza tonite... eat only 1 piece with a large salad.
2. maybe ride my bike outside... we'll have to see Skipped the gym this morning.
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