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

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  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,073 Member
    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until dinner with FIL. Can still have my dose of metamusal.
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,073 Member
    Hour commitment - I won’t eat again until tomorrow.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,264 Member
    @ cschmitz110515 - Oh my.. what a day you had! But congrats on getting the 5K race in! I only did one.. but I didn't like it. I love to walk, but I felt pressured to walk much faster than I am used to! Ha .. guess I should be walking faster!! But great job
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,264 Member

    Sat. 10/6
    1. log all food
    2. concentrate on protein, carbs, sugar, calories, water
    3. tiny habits: drink water each bathroom break
    4. go to gym.
    5. gym or bike ride if time



    Did not get goals posted last nite.. I was so exhausted all day. I did power washing for 2 days in a row, and I think at age 73, just too much. Physically exhausted. I got up and went to the gym, but only lasted 30 minutes. The rest of the day.. just lazy, and ate way too much. Hubby and I eat breakfast together, but he took so long in the shower, I was hungry. Ended up eating 2 pieces of cinamon raisin bread before he came out.. then had my yogurt. Lunch was good, but when I am tired,I crave carbs for some reason. I won't even say how many pieces of raisin bread I ate today.. But.. my carbs were 151!
    So, need to watch it better tomorrow, and hoping to get to the gym for a better workout.
  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 983 Member
    Didn't get around to setting goals today, but I still logged my food and got some exercise in. My sister drove up for the weekend, and we spent a few hours walking among the sunflowers at a local flower farm. The weather was gorgeous - nearly 80 with a light breeze - and our food truck lunch of lobster rolls and fresh lemonade made it seem like summer. Even with a few small treats and a cocktail before dinner, I somehow managed to stay under maintenance, so that's a small win.

    @cschmitz110515 - Glad you had a good race in spite of the day's challenges :)
  • HappyDonkey75
    HappyDonkey75 Posts: 253 Member

    @cschmitz110515- you had quite the start of your day but way to get through it and get that goal achieved. Well done!

    Yesterday was our anniversary so we took a drive to see some fall scenery and just enjoyed the day together with out being on a schedule. Nothing fancy. caught up with some friends in the evening over a campfire, enjoyed a glass of wine , ate a few almond chocolate candies, and then retired to eat leftovers for a late dinner. It was a great day.

    Since I was definitely not drinking enough water yesterday my JFT is:
    Drink lots of water today
    Do a HARD workout
    Do some housework
    Put hoses and patio furniture away for winter
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,073 Member
    edited October 6
    more_freggies76 wrote: »
    JFT for 10/5/24 (yesterday)✔️
    1) Can have desserts ok today (last 9/29), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.✔️Didn't eat today.
    2) None of DH's stash ok today (no more of French chocolate, none of French fruit candy, peeps, Bobo cakes, South Forty bars).✔️
    3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 10/3)✔️
    4) Don't weigh again until Monday 10/7✔️
    5) No hard cheese ok today, any type. (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 10/4). 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 today(1-3 Tbsp.), unless it's my dessert as per #1. (last 4/21) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)✔️
    7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 10/3) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans. ✔️
    8) Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 8/27)✔️Didn't eat today.
    9) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 8/22)✔️
    11) No bakers chocolate ok today. (last 10/4)✔️
    12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)✔️
    13) Harvest Snaps(22-30 pieces) ok today. (last 10/3)✔️
    14) No more than 600 calories at lunch.✔️
    15) No real butter today, unless in cooking.. Can have at restaurants.✔️
    16) No turkey patties ok today. (last 10/4)✔️
    17) Can eat dinner early if we take FIL. Can have what I want at restaurant.✔️
    JFT for 10/6/24 (today)✔️
    1) Can have desserts ok today (last 9/29), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.
    2) None of DH's stash ok today (no more of French chocolate, none of French fruit candy, peeps, Bobo cakes, South Forty bars).
    3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 10/3)
    4) Don't weigh again until Monday 10/7
    5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese ok today, any type. (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 10/4). 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 today(1-3 Tbsp.), unless it's my dessert as per #1. (last 4/21) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
    7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 10/5) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans.
    8) Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 8/27)
    9) No sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 10/5)
    11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 10/4)
    12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)
    13) No Harvest Snaps(22-30 pieces) ok today. (last 10/5)
    14) No more than 600 calories at lunch.
    15) No real butter today, unless in cooking.. Can have at restaurants.
    16) Turkey patties ok today. (last 10/4)
    ================== 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


  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 983 Member
    JFT Sunday 10/6
    Log
    Healthy choices
    Hydrate
    Walk
    Prep/Grading
    Relax
    Sleep
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,073 Member
    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,073 Member
    edited October 6
    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. I can have dessert with DH early at movies, if we want.
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,615 Member
    Recap 10/5 Sat. ~ Bellin Women's Half Marathon & 5K (I walked in the 5K)
    1) 5K race :star: Chilly start at 39F but I warmed up quickly, happy no breeze. Chip time of 49:18 & very happy me! / 263/381 / 13/18 F65-69 / ave. pace first half 16:24 & second half 14:47 / overall ave. pace 15:52
    2) Log all food (guess at post-race refreshments) / make meatloaf (if ground beef defrosted) & cheesed cauliflower, otherwise leftover stuffed pepper for supper / net calories zero / 80 oz. water :p Without going to farmers market I was out of a few things, ended up eating fast food for lunch. Not really the plan. At least I shared my fried with hubby & dog. Net calories red, light on water. Will do better next day.
    3) Farmers market ~ missed due to race & other issues / vote for Coolest Thing / read / digital declutter / schedule cc pmt / call Mom <3 / shower before bed too tired / set alarm (I'm doing readings at 7:45 & 10:30 church) / other? downloaded cc txns, updated budget s/s, make bank xfer :smiley: TA-DA!

    JFT 10/6 Sun. ~ very windy, high temp may reach 62F, taking day off from walking dog (good thing we have a large fenced-in backyard)
    1) Church 7:45 & 10:30 / Old Testament & Epistle readings for LWML Sunday / school addition dedication 12:00 & open house / help pack up display table & carry to J&K's car :smiley:
    2) Min. 5000 steps / PT exercises? (I have really been lazy about this)
    3) Log all food (guess at snack cup from open house) / make meatloaf & cheesed cauliflower for supper / net calories zero / 80 oz. water
    4) Switch out decor to fall / pack up/recycle boxes from new TV hook-up / wash dishes / vote for Coolest Thing / read / digital declutter / Packers v. Rams 3:30(ish?) / other?

    Thanks for the comments on my race yesterday. I love reaching pace and time goals during such events, because that gives me something to shoot for (absolutely not happening on walks with the dog). Makes me think I still have my get up and go! Hope some got a chuckle out of all my travails... they really were self-induced, if only I'd given myself more time. I'm just not a morning person. Lesson learned, for now. LOL

    This morning, I did the Bible readings at 2 church services. Mic had been turned on for earliest service, and I could be heard but faint, not high enough volume I later learned. During the entire Epistle reading, a fly first landed & walked around on my printed reading, then buzzed around my head. I tried to shoo it, but didn't want to lose my place reading (or look like an idiot). Later, both Vicar John and Pastor H said they had noticed, but I "did fine." Later service went better, volume was turned up & no fly. Numerous people told me I did well, at each service, which was nice to hear. It's been a long time since I've been up in front of a large group. I really didn't want to make a mess of it.

    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... 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
    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]
    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}, 4x1, 3x2 {prep & colonoscopy so limited exercise}
    October: 6 days x1wk {including Bellin Women's 5K},
    • 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 0x; Oct
      4) MapMyWalk app You Vs. the Year 1,024km challenge started on Jan. 1
      • Getting close to completion 9.30.24 only 200 km to go!
      • 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 [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 /
      6) Participate in my favorite area races ~ I walk, I do not run
      • 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 :star: 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 :star: 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 :star: Fitbit 24,044 steps for day even with 8 hours in the car
      • Registered for 10.5.24 Bellin Women's 5K :star: chip time 49:18 & very happy me! / 263/381 / 13/18 F65-69 / ave. pace first half 16:24 & second half 14:47 / overall ave. pace 15:52
      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 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 / drove 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 <3 (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
        ~ overnight visit 10.1-10.2 / aunt visited w/ C's 2 dogs (while C&J in Germany), next morning walked 4.14 mi with aunt & late afternoon saw youngest brother after he mowed folks' yard
        ~ overnight visit 10.23-10.24 planned
      • 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! :star:
        9.14.24 farmers market & The Attic with PZ
      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: 3,073 Member
    edited October 7
    more_freggies76 wrote: »

    JFT for 10/6/24 (today)✔️
    1) Can have desserts ok today (last 9/29), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.✔️
    2) None of DH's stash ok today (no more of French chocolate, none of French fruit candy, peeps, Bobo cakes, South Forty bars).✔️
    3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 10/3)✔️
    4) Don't weigh again until Monday 10/7✔️
    5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese ok today, any type. (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 10/4). 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 today(1-3 Tbsp.), unless it's my dessert as per #1. (last 4/21) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)✔️
    7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 10/5) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans. ✔️Didn't eat today
    8) Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 8/27)✔️Didn't eat today
    9) No sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 10/5)✔️
    11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 10/4)✔️
    12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)✔️
    13) No Harvest Snaps(22-30 pieces) ok today. (last 10/5)✔️
    14) No more than 600 calories at lunch.✔️
    15) No real butter today, unless in cooking.. Can have at restaurants.✔️
    16) Turkey patties ok today. (last 10/4)✔️

    JFT for 10/7/24 (tomorrow)✔️
    1) No desserts ok today (last 10/6), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.
    2) None of DH's stash ok today (no more of French chocolate, none of French fruit candy, peeps, Bobo cakes, South Forty bars).
    3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 10/3)
    4) Don't weigh again until Monday 10/7
    5) No hard cheese ok today, any type. (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 10/6). Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at restaurant ok. Can have cheese with restaurant meals.
    6) No honey today(1-3 Tbsp.), unless it's my dessert as per #1. (last 4/21) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
    7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 10/5) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans.
    8) Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 8/27)
    9) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 10/5)
    11) No bakers chocolate ok today. (last 10/4)
    12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)
    13) Harvest Snaps(22-30 pieces) ok today. (last 10/5)
    14) No more than 600 calories at lunch.
    15) No real butter today, unless in cooking.. Can have at restaurants.
    16) No turkey patties ok today. (last 10/6)
    ================== 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


    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.
  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 983 Member
    Recap Sunday 10/6
    Log - :)
    Healthy choices - No
    Hydrate - :)
    Walk - :)
    Prep/Grading - :)
    Relax - :)
    Sleep - Fair

    JFT Monday 10/7
    Log
    Healthy choices
    Hydrate
    Walk
    Chores
    Prep/Grading
    Relax
    Sleep
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,264 Member

    sun 10/6
    1. log all food :)
    2. concentrate on protein, carbs, sugar, calories, water :) Prot 134, carb 63, sug 10, calories 1221
    3. tiny habits: drink water each bathroom break >:)
    4. go to gym. :)
    5. gym or bike ride if time :)

    Super busy day.. washed all cars, worked in the yard digging up cannas and doing year end cleanup. But.. I got a good 90 minute workout in the morning, and still managed to get a bike ride in before dark.
    My daily goals are going to be all the same until I get these habits changed. Working on getting the carbs and sugar down.. ha.. carbs is hard though!

    Mon 10/7
    1. log all food
    2. concentrate on protein, carbs, sugar, calories, water
    3. tiny habits: drink water each bathroom break
    4. go to gym.
    5. gym or bike ride if time
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,454 Member
    Weekend was really good. We went to Pittsburgh Saturday to watch S row. We took the pup and had a great day. Walked over 15k steps as opposed to my usual 5k in a day, which may have partially made up for the decadent lobster mac & cheese I had for lunch. Then we went back to my daughters apartment to visit and introduce her pups to Merlin. They had a grand time. We had one tired puppy by the end of the day.

    Five pound challenge is a little iffy right now. I said I would weigh in on Mondays, but it's been so long since I weighed, I couldn't locate my scale. From the fit of my clothes, I'm guessing I may have broken into the 200's. If that isn't motivation, I don't know what is!

    Was feeling a bit under the weather this morning, so I took a couple hours of vacation to see if my tummy would settle. It did a little, so now I'm at work and catching up on a few things.

    Tim took the day off and is doing laundry & making chili for dinner. If I skip dipping Chili Cheese Fritos into I'll save myself a ton of calories. Depending on how I feel we may go to trivia tonight.

    JFT Monday
    - Weigh in :(
    - Work by 8:00 :(
    - Work by 11:00 :smiley:
    - Meetings
    - Home by 4:00
    - Nap
    - Dinner - No Fritos, little cheese
    - Trivia - Limit 3 beers as long as within calories
    - Home by 10:00
    - Shower
    - Bed
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,615 Member
    Recap 10/6 Sun. ~ very windy, high temp didn't reach 60F, took day off from walking dog (good thing we have a large fenced-in backyard)
    1) Church 7:45 & 10:30 / Old Testament & Epistle readings for LWML Sunday / school addition dedication 12:00 & open house / help pack up display table & carry to J&K's car :smiley:
    2) Min. 5000 steps / PT exercises? (I have really been lazy about this) still lazy about PT but got 6000 steps :smiley:
    3) Log all food (guess at snack cup from open house) / make meatloaf & cheesed cauliflower for supper / net calories zero / 80 oz. water :s Net cals red, only 64 oz water
    4) Switch out decor to fall / pack up/recycle boxes from new TV hook-up / wash dishes / vote for Coolest Thing / read / digital declutter / Packers v. Rams 3:30 YAY a win / other? remembered to take bread out of freezer :smiley: TA-DA!

    JFT 10/7 M
    1) Walked dog 4.23 mi :sunglasses: sunny & fall-like cool at 47F & light breeze, time to start wearing light jacket but still wearing shorts LOL = happy dog & happy me
    2) Leftovers for supper / log all food / net calories zero / 80 oz. water
    3) Vote for Coolest Thing (final four starts 10/10) / usual Mon. garbage chores / load dishwasher & run / wash pots & misc. / bag aluminum cans / figure out upcoming meals / read / digital declutter / sort laundry for tomorrow / choir rehearsal 6:30 / 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... 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
    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]
    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}, 4x1, 3x2 {prep & colonoscopy so limited exercise}
    October: 6 days x1wk {including Bellin Women's 5K},
    • 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 0x; Oct
      4) MapMyWalk app You Vs. the Year 1,024km challenge started on Jan. 1
      • Getting close to completion 9.30.24 only 200 km to go!
      • 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 [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 /
      6) Participate in my favorite area races ~ I walk, I do not run
      • 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 :star: 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 :star: 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 :star: Fitbit 24,044 steps for day even with 8 hours in the car
      • Registered for 10.5.24 Bellin Women's 5K :star: chip time 49:18 & very happy me! / 263/381 / 13/18 F65-69 / ave. pace first half 16:24 & second half 14:47 / overall ave. pace 15:52
      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 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 / drove 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 <3 (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
        ~ overnight visit 10.1-10.2 / aunt visited w/ C's 2 dogs (while C&J in Germany), next morning walked 4.14 mi with aunt & late afternoon saw youngest brother after he mowed folks' yard
        ~ overnight visit 10.23-10.24 planned
      • 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! :star:
        9.14.24 farmers market & The Attic with PZ
      9) Declutter bedroom, home office, basement, books in living room
      • Not as much progress as I hoped last year, but not worse.

    Keeping my Word for the Year: Tenacity ~ persistent determination; the mental strength to resist opposition, danger or hardship
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,615 Member
    OCTOBER 5# CHALLENGE posting Mondays
    9/30 SW: 185
    10/7: 185.5 (post 5K-race refreshments, fast food 1x, open house snack cups were guesstimates)
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,073 Member
    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 5pm. None of the same foods at dinner as at lunch. Can still have my dose of metamusal.
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,264 Member
    edited October 7
    OCTOBER CHALLENGE - Posting mondays
    5# challenge for the month of October.
    Joan: SW 9/7: 208
    10/7 206.8
    5# challenge goal by Nov 1st: 203
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,073 Member
    Hour commitment - After my yogurt, I won't eat again until tomorrow.
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,154 Member
    @HappyDonkey75
    Don't feel ashamed about your thoughts before your parents visited.
    I think it's normal to be uneasy about the unknown!!

    When I had post natal depression 10 years ago. ALL my thoughts were warped so I had to go to CBT. She made me go out and do certain social events. But I had to write how I felt before and how I felt afterwards. It never went how I expected it to. Except the mum's and baby's clubs..that went exactly as I was expecting hahaha awful.
  • crownjhon
    crownjhon Posts: 1 Member
    Your commitment to enjoying the little moments, like your visit with your grandson, is inspiring it's like a snow day calculator for the soul, reminding us to savor each day one at a time!
  • anxietyfairy
    anxietyfairy Posts: 16 Member
    I will...
    have a small portion of hot chips and a small icecream
    I will not have a diet coke can
    I will get my 10,000 steps
    I will eat a healthy breakfast
    I will track all of my calories
    I will drink plenty of water
    I will finish cleaning my car
    I will make my bed
    I will get up early and get started on my morning routine
    I will hang up my washing and bring it in
    I will not add sugar to my drinks

    Wow, that is a big list!
  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 983 Member
    Yesterday's attempt to choose healthier meals went awry when I stopped at a new place for lunch. I skipped all the overstuffed sandwiches and ordered what looked like a healthy salad - romaine, olives, and shaved parmesan topped with grilled chicken. I chose the smaller size, skipped the croutons and drizzled on a tablespoon of lemon vinaigrette. Unfortunately, the chicken breast was brined and ridiculously salty, and the overly generous helpings of olives and cheese just made it worse. Even leaving half the toppings in the bowl, I was thirsty all day. Oh, well, at least I had no problem getting my waters in :D

    Today's another day and I will NOT be eating out.

    Recap - Monday 10/7
    Log - :)
    Healthy choices - Mixed. Good on calories and macros, but too much sodium.
    Hydrate - :)
    Walk - No
    Chores - Errands
    Prep/Grading - :)
    Relax - :)
    Sleep - Fair

    JFT Tuesday 10/8
    Log
    Healthy choices
    Hydrate
    Walk?
    Chores
    Prep/Grading
    Relax
    Sleep
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,454 Member
    pridesabtch wrote: »

    JFT Monday
    - Weigh in :(
    - Work by 8:00 :(
    - Work by 11:00 :smiley:
    - Meetings :smiley:
    - Home by 4:00 :(
    - Nap :smiley:
    - Dinner - No Fritos, little cheese :smiley:
    - Trivia - Limit 3 beers as long as within calories :smiley:
    - Home by 10:00 :(
    - Shower :(
    - Bed :smiley:

    Ate dinner at home last night before going out to trivia. We got third. Stayed and watched the first half of the football game, then headed home. Apparently Merlin had an upset tummy and pooed in the kennel, then walked and laid in it. So Tim grabbed him to bathe him and I started inside clean up. Boy it was a mess. After getting things mostly clean we put the kennel outside and sprayed it down with water and Lysol. During which time he pooed in the floor. Poor boy was having a rough evening. It was gross, but my floors are clean now.

    He seems to be doing better this morning so we took him to doggie daycare. I had a few meetings this morning including a Safety Meeting for all of my employees. I always try to bring snacks to these. Today I went to the cafeteria and got sausage biscuits and bacon biscuits thinking it would be cheaper than stopping and McDonald. Boy was I shocked when they totaled the bill 16 biscuits with meat only, no eggs or cheese, was almost $60. They were $3.50 a pop. I thought it would be more like $2.50 at the work cafeteria. I could have gotten McD's for cheaper. Crazy, but I had already ordered them. Oh well.

    JFT Tuesday
    - Still haven't found my scale
    - Work by 7:30 :smiley:
    - Meetings
    - Work stuff
    - Log food
    - Stay green
    - Leftovers for dinner
    - Shower
    - Bed early

  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,073 Member
    more_freggies76 wrote: »
    JFT for 10/7/24 (yesterday)✔️
    1) No desserts ok today (last 10/6), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.✔️
    2) None of DH's stash ok today (no more of French chocolate, none of French fruit candy, peeps, Bobo cakes, South Forty bars).✔️
    3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 10/3)✔️
    4) Don't weigh again until Monday 10/7✔️
    5) No hard cheese ok today, any type. (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 10/6). Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at restaurant ok. Can have cheese with restaurant meals.✔️
    6) No honey today(1-3 Tbsp.), unless it's my dessert as per #1. (last 4/21) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)✔️
    7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 10/5) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans. ✔️Didn't eat today
    8) Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 8/27)✔️Didn't eat today
    9) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 10/5)✔️Didn't eat today
    11) No bakers chocolate ok today. (last 10/4)✔️
    12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)✔️
    13) Harvest Snaps(22-30 pieces) ok today. (last 10/5)✔️Didn't eat today
    14) No more than 600 calories at lunch.✔️
    15) No real butter today, unless in cooking.. Can have at restaurants.✔️
    16) No turkey patties ok today. (last 10/6)✔️
    JFT for 10/8/24 (today✔️
    1) No desserts ok today (last 10/6), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.
    2) None of DH's stash ok today (no more of French chocolate, none of French fruit candy, peeps, Bobo cakes, South Forty bars).
    3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 10/3)
    4) Don't weigh again until Thursday 10/10
    5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese ok today, any type. (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 10/6). Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at restaurant ok. Can have cheese with restaurant meals.
    6) No honey today(1-3 Tbsp.), unless it's my dessert as per #1. (last 4/21) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
    7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 10/5) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans.
    8) Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 8/27)
    9) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 10/5)
    11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 10/4)
    12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)
    13) Harvest Snaps(22-30 pieces) ok today. (last 10/5)
    14) No more than 600 calories at lunch.
    15) No real butter today, unless in cooking.. Can have at restaurants.
    16) Turkey patties ok today. (last 10/6)
    ================== 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: 3,615 Member
    Recap 10/7 M
    1) Walked dog 4.23 mi :sunglasses: sunny & fall-like cool at 47F & light breeze, time to start wearing light jacket but still wearing shorts LOL = happy dog & happy me
    2) Leftovers for supper / log all food / net calories zero / 80 oz. water :smiley: Yay! Net calories green 300 & 64 oz. water, resulted in loss on my daily weigh-in... if only I'd keep this up LOL
    3) Vote for Coolest Thing (final four starts 10/10) / usual Mon. garbage chores / load dishwasher & run / wash pots & misc. / bag aluminum cans / figure out upcoming meals / read / digital declutter / sort laundry for tomorrow / choir rehearsal 6:30 / other? some, nothing major :smiley: TA-DA!

    JFT 10/8 T
    1) Make soup, maybe cornbread for supper / log all food / net calories zero / 80 oz. water
    2) Min. 5000 steps / PT exercises
    3) Do not stress about *kitten*
    4) Make vet appt for dog ~ earliest we can get her in is tomorrow morning, at higher cost due to urgent care charge, but she's worth it. :'(
    5) 2 loads laundry washed & hanging out to dry / vote for Coolest Thing / download & rehearse with recording for Sunday women's choir / read / digital declutter / call Mom / other?

    Dog has what appears to be a large blister between her front toes. Started last night & we treated & wrapped best we could to keep her from constantly licking. She's not favoring the foot or leg & it seems a bit better this morning, so that's good. We'll have to keep on her to not lick.

    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... 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
    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]
    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}, 4x1, 3x2 {prep & colonoscopy so limited exercise}
    October: 6 days x1wk {including Bellin Women's 5K},
    • 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 0x; Oct
      4) MapMyWalk app You Vs. the Year 1,024km challenge started on Jan. 1
      • Getting close to completion 9.30.24 only 200 km to go!
      • 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 [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 /
      6) Participate in my favorite area races ~ I walk, I do not run
      • 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 :star: 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 :star: 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 :star: Fitbit 24,044 steps for day even with 8 hours in the car
      • Registered for 10.5.24 Bellin Women's 5K :star: chip time 49:18 & very happy me! / 263/381 / 13/18 F65-69 / ave. pace first half 16:24 & second half 14:47 / overall ave. pace 15:52
      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 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 / drove 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 <3 (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
        ~ overnight visit 10.1-10.2 / aunt visited w/ C's 2 dogs (while C&J in Germany), next morning walked 4.14 mi with aunt & late afternoon saw youngest brother after he mowed folks' yard
        ~ overnight visit 10.23-10.24 planned
      • 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! :star:
        9.14.24 farmers market & The Attic with PZ
      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: 3,073 Member
    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 5pm. None of the same foods at dinner as at lunch. Can still have my dose of metamusal.
  • HappyDonkey75
    HappyDonkey75 Posts: 253 Member
    JFT
    Today is my dad's surgery so lots of anxiety and lack of focus. I did get my workout in (upper body day) but it didn't feel challenging.
    My friend who is a coach that I agreed to go into her 3 month coaching program is hounding me on how to drill down to get more precise and consistent with my calories/macros. I am apparently supposed to be within 5-10 grams of my macros every day and she wants me to be logging all my meals ahead of time so I know how to adjust (like a day or two at a time ahead) I don't feel like I have to be that exact ??? I have managed to lose alot of weight since July so I must be doing ok but apparently I am not doing things totally right. I do have days where I just flat don't hit my numbers . The suggestion to correct this is to basically eating close to the same thing every day to get to consistency. If I don't then long term I am going to go back to gaining . :# and get into bad habits again. I honestly feel like I have slayed alot of those dragons and have tools to manage long term.

    Anyone out here have thoughts on this? or experience with something similar?
  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,073 Member
    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.

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