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

beachwalker99 · October 22

Recap Monday 10/21
Log -

Healthy choices -

Hydrate -

Walk! -

Chores - A few
Prep/Grading - Minimal
Dinner with older son -

Relax -

Sleep

JFT Tuesday 10/22
Log
Healthy choices
Hydrate
Walk?
Help daughter with grandson's costume
Chores
Prep/Grading
Relax
Sleep

more_freggies76 · October 22

more_freggies76 wrote: »

JFT for 10/22/24 (today)✔️
1) No dessert today (last 10/19), 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) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 10/16)
4) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 10/24
5) No hard cheese ok today, any type. (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 10/21). Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at restaurant ok. Can have cheese with restaurant meals.
6) No honey ok today(1-3 Tbsp.), 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 10/20) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans.
8) No vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 10/11)
9) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 10/15)
11) No bakers chocolate ok today. (last 10/21)
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 10/20)
14) No more than 600 calories at lunch. (big lunch planned with friends)
15) No real butter today, unless in cooking.. Can have at restaurants.
16) No turkey patties ok today. (last 10/21)

Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.

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

Sample

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

clicketykeys · October 22

JFT Tuesday - no treats after dinner!
1. Stretch. Attempt Y class. Duo.
2. Write plans for elective. Need to talk with HP students about question list and journals.
3. Planning: Schedule eye exam. Write a blog post. Write nouns script. Collate FBI files.
4. ELA 1: Reading. Preview with Lord's Prayer / Ps 23. Likert scale. Choose parts.
5. ELA 2: Reading. Practice form with limericks.
6. Update Goodreads. Curate list of books to purchase. RS physical therapy – Monday?
7. Library - tutoring.
8. Evening: Canvass. Dinner: Soup. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
9. Bedtime: Gratitude journal. Duo. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Update JFT.
10. Goals for this week: Get canvassing done. Meet with Sandy about play. Check in with parents.
11. Upcoming: Need to upload podcast. Need to shoot SJ video. Need to write blog posts. Contact PD about endorsement / "being told who to vote for" and requests for info on ALL candidates. Figure out how to pull music from cassette to digital file. Gounod from tape to digital file. When are we going to McKay's next? Organize home repair needs list. Ask eye doctor about glasses. What the heck is going on with Hulu? CXL Ooma.

Scale goals

End of 2017: 174.6
End of 2018: 189.2
End of 2019: 196.4
End of 2020: 187.4
End of 2021: 194.4
End of 2022: 201.2
Today: 213.6

Long-term goals/progress

1. Professional / read current research. 2. Professional / present at conferences. 3. Professional / publish scholarly articles. 4. Professional / observe student needs and develop supports. 5. Professional / complete a doctorate. 6. Personal / retire comfortably. 7. Personal / renovate house. 8. Community / local progress. 9. Community / time with friends & family. 10. Family concerns. 11. Medical/fitness.

1. Research: Five paragraph essay. How student attitudes affect standardized test results; student surveys.

2. Presenting: Promote YT channel. Invite guests. Record mini-lessons.

3. Publishing: Read one journal article weekly; respond in a blog post. Clois for CWG. S&F for YT channel. Goodreads purchase list for McKay’s. Weekly blog series: Weekly Wishes (Monday) and Weekly Wins (Friday).

4. Observed student needs: Changing words between parts of speech (vocabulary/grammar). Synthesizing info from multiple sources, drawing conclusions (RI/W). EFFECTIVE transitions (W). Every day v everyday; any one v anyone (grammar). Sub/obj pronouns & structure (grammar). Poss v pl nouns (grammar). Short nonfic from Lat Amer/Africa/Asia (World Lit).

5. Doctorate: Research programs, requirements, resources, cost, timeline.

6. Retirement: Update name on JSSB acct. Check investments. Theater CV. Entertainment experience. Duolingo/Lang8.

7. House: Floor joists. Siding. Gutters. Floors.

8. Local progress: Library. Theater. PC2V. City/county govt. Community kitchen. She Should Run vision statement. Union. Dems. Ugly Christmas sweater. Prison abolition; reduce / re-allocate responsibilities dumped on cops. Push for diversity. Turn left!

9. Friends & extended family: Organize photos. Write postcards. Call weekly! Look for activities to do with friends. Purchase doll with long hair; practice French braid. Dance: tap, salsa, samba. Rhythm nation.

10. Immediate family: Clean room; work toward sleeping in room. Clean up behind desk. Drive white car together; practice solo driving. Work on staying home solo when dark.

11. Medical: YMCA classes. Lift @ lunch. Maintain @ 155 w defined muscle tone. At 194, purple All-Stars. 189, 1pr black 1pr white leggings. 179, 2 Svaha Rachel dresses. 169 suit - Indochino? 159 swing dance lessons. Talk to PCP about feet (cannot do calf raises, pushups, planks, mountain climbers, etc.) Why can’t I sleep better? Therapy Mon Feb 5 11A. Dentist May14 11A. Massage Feb 10 6P. Need to RS colonoscopy (March?). Need to schedule eye exam. Check on PCP for mid-April.

12. Therapy thoughts: I need to talk to my parents about later-life plans (particularly assisted living and funeral preferences). I've never been through something like that and would like to know how to go about making arrangements, but I don't really know who to talk to about it. Identify what I want: to have my professional expertise acknowledged and given the respect it deserves, and to be taken as a legitimate authority. Is it possible to find a faith community that does not include worship? What is the purpose of worship? What are effective strategies for empathy fatigue / vicarious trauma?

13. Just for fun: Start sketching dragon on a pile of books, offering one to the armored knight, & banner that reads "Treasure should not be hoarded / It should be shared." Use AI for ideas.

WFTY: Sustainable. I had really intended to do some planning for next term after fall break, but I'm spending more time than I'd anticipated revising units for my CURRENT term.

2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence. 2022 WFTY: Focus. 2023 WFTY: Priorities

more_freggies76 · October 22

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.

cschmitz110515 · October 22

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)
10/14: 184.5 (including eating out for my bday)
10/22 (Tues): 184.0 (Sat. farmers market egg/sausage/cheese sandwich & hashbrowns, Sun. brunch before play & snacky evening at home ~ ack!)

cschmitz110515 · October 22

Sorry I went MIA for few days, I'm happy to see all my JFTers hanging in there & plugging away. Welcome back @clicketykeys! I'm happy to see you post again!

Sunday, hubby and I attended the last play of the season at Peninsula Players up in Door County, an Agatha Christie story I was unfamiliar with, "The Stranger". Loved it! And with such nice weather these last few days, I couldn't say no to fall yardwork. I'd rather it get down now than when I'm freezing. Berm cleaned up & debris hauled to curb for city pick-up, all the roses (back & front) cut back, dying planters dumped, 57 gallons of rain water stowed in basement (only 44 to go), bird feeders up & filled, charcoal grill cleaned & stored in shed.

JFT 10/22 T
1) Walked 4.13 mi & took photos of colorful trees

happy me
2) Leftovers / log all food / limit snacks / 80 oz. water / net calories zero
3) More yardwork / make ins. appt. (now that hubby rec'd his Medicare card) / clean kitty litter box (I hate this chore) / sweep leaf mess in kitchen from traipsing in and out / call Mom / choir rehearsal w/ bells 6:30 / digital declutter / start packing for overnight visit to Mom & Dad's / other?

Here's a few trees where I go walking most days. It's near the Oneida Veteran's Memorial (that's a Purple Heart memorial to the right) and there's original indigenous log cabins way in the background.

About me:

I'm Carmela
This is my lifestyle. It's. Not. A. Diet.
Height 5'4"
67 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
* ratatouille (loveandlemons.com) very good vegetarian dish, uses lots of late summer/early fall veggies

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}, 3x1 {bday & dog/cyst between toes}

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
- 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 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 Fitbit 24,044 steps for day even with 8 hours in the car
- Registered for 10.5.24 Bellin Women's 5K 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 (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!
  9.14.24 farmers market & The Attic with PZ
  10.14.24 texts & phone call with sister
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 · October 23

Hour commitment - After my walnuts, I won't eat again until tomorrow.

beachwalker99 · October 23

Recap Tuesday 10/22
Log -

Healthy choices -

Hydrate -

Walk? - No
Help daughter with grandson's costume - Picked up a few supplies at the craft store before dinner.
Chores - Getting seriously behind

Prep/Grading - :

I'm swamped this week preparing for mid-semester conferences.
Relax - Not really
Sleep - Fair

JFT Wednesday 10/23
Log
Healthy choices
Hydrate
Walk?
Pick up Aunt J
Ladies lunch at Mom's (Bring the bread!)
Chores
Prep/Grading/Prepare for conferences
Relax
Sleep

beachwalker99 · October 23

5# Challenge - Weigh on Wednesdays
SW 207.4
GW: 202.4
10/2: 207.4
10/9: 205.6 - Mostly water, I think, since I just started up again, but still a nice drop.
10/16: 202.8 - The rest of the retained water and some real progress.
10/23: 201.8

HappyDonkey75 · October 23

@cschmitz110515- thank you for sharing the pics. Beautiful. Makes me miss New England where I grew up.
JFT

40 mins of cardio
upper body strength
10k steps
water- 80 ounces minimum

pridesabtch · October 23

Found my scale! Guess I've missed all of October's challenge, but I will begin in November. Been busy, but got a little self care in the last 5 days. Nails last week and new fall hair yesterday. Funny, neither turned out like I thought, but I like them.

Big day at work, lots of visitors on site. Board of Directors, Government Affairs, Department of defense, and out largest customer. I'm pretty much out of the lime light for this one, but do have to drive a big butt van full of folks from the Line 2 ribbon cutting to the outdoor class room dedication. I purposely did not volunteer for this particular job, because backing up in large vehicles (14 passenger Sprinter Van) makes me nervous. Having people (among them the State Senator and the CEO of the company) watching me do it increases the anxiety even more. I'm just sucking it up and doing it hoping I don't hit anything or anyone. All of staff here on site also has to wear matching polo shirts. I'm not fond of these, especially when they are men's tops. To get one big enough for the ta-tas, the shirt comes down to my knees.

JFT Wednesday
- Up with pup early

- Nap with pup until Tim gets up at 6:30

- Get ready for work

- Take extra anxiety meds

- Work by 7:30

- Do some work
- Lunch
- Log food
- Drive folks around and try to not have to talk
- Return Van to rental place
- Trivia
- have a salad at trivia instead of a pizza.
- Home by 10:00

more_freggies76 · October 23

more_freggies76 wrote: »

JFT for 10/22/24 (yesterday)✔️
1) No dessert today (last 10/19), 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) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 10/16)✔️
4) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 10/24✔️
5) No hard cheese ok today, any type. (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 10/21). Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at restaurant ok. Can have cheese with restaurant meals.✔️
6) No honey ok today(1-3 Tbsp.), 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 10/20) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans. ✔️
8) No vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last 10/11)✔️
9) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 10/15)✔️Didn't eat today.
11) No bakers chocolate ok today. (last 10/21)✔️
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 10/20)✔️
14) No more than 600 calories at lunch. (big lunch planned with friends)✔️
15) No real butter today, unless in cooking.. Can have at restaurants.✔️
16) No turkey patties ok today. (last 10/21)✔️

JFT for 10/23/24 (today)✔️
1) No dessert today (last 10/19), 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 10/22)
4) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 10/24
5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese ok today, any type. (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 10/21). Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at restaurant ok. Can have cheese with restaurant meals.
6) No honey ok today(1-3 Tbsp.), 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 10/20) 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 10/11)
9) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 10/15)
11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 10/21)
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 10/22)
14) No more than 600 calories at lunch. (big lunch planned with friends)
15) No real butter today, unless in cooking.. Can have at restaurants.
16) Turkey patties ok today. (last 10/21)
17) Can eat lunch early due to music lesson at 12 pm.

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

Sample

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

more_freggies76 · October 23

Hour commitment - Now 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.

clicketykeys · October 23

JFT Thursday - no treats after dinner!
1. Stretch. Attempt Y class. Duo.
2. Switch out computers. Scan 2nd block page 1. Copy 4th block page 1, scan 4th block pages 1-2.
3. Planning: Update Week 10 gradebook. Update seating charts. Review late work. Figure out more for ELA2.
4. ELA 1: Reading. Act 1 scenes 3-5. J05 tomorrow.
5. ELA 2: Reading. ???. J05? idk.
6. Update Goodreads. Curate list of books to purchase.
7. Library - tutoring.
8. Evening: Meet w Sandy about script. Dinner: Salad. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
9. Bedtime: Gratitude journal. Duo. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Update JFT.
10. Goals for this week: Get canvassing done. Meet with Sandy about play. Check in with parents.
11. Upcoming: Need to upload podcast. Need to shoot SJ video. Need to write blog posts. Contact PD about endorsement / "being told who to vote for" and requests for info on ALL candidates. Figure out how to pull music from cassette to digital file. Gounod from tape to digital file. When are we going to McKay's next? Organize home repair needs list. Ask eye doctor about glasses. What the heck is going on with Hulu? CXL Ooma.

Scale goals

End of 2017: 174.6
End of 2018: 189.2
End of 2019: 196.4
End of 2020: 187.4
End of 2021: 194.4
End of 2022: 201.2
Today: 213.6

Long-term goals/progress

1. Professional / read current research. 2. Professional / present at conferences. 3. Professional / publish scholarly articles. 4. Professional / observe student needs and develop supports. 5. Professional / complete a doctorate. 6. Personal / retire comfortably. 7. Personal / renovate house. 8. Community / local progress. 9. Community / time with friends & family. 10. Family concerns. 11. Medical/fitness.

1. Research: Five paragraph essay. How student attitudes affect standardized test results; student surveys.

2. Presenting: Promote YT channel. Invite guests. Record mini-lessons.

3. Publishing: Read one journal article weekly; respond in a blog post. Clois for CWG. S&F for YT channel. Goodreads purchase list for McKay’s. Weekly blog series: Weekly Wishes (Monday) and Weekly Wins (Friday).

4. Observed student needs: Changing words between parts of speech (vocabulary/grammar). Synthesizing info from multiple sources, drawing conclusions (RI/W). EFFECTIVE transitions (W). Every day v everyday; any one v anyone (grammar). Sub/obj pronouns & structure (grammar). Poss v pl nouns (grammar). Short nonfic from Lat Amer/Africa/Asia (World Lit).

5. Doctorate: Research programs, requirements, resources, cost, timeline.

6. Retirement: Update name on JSSB acct. Check investments. Theater CV. Entertainment experience. Duolingo/Lang8.

7. House: Floor joists. Siding. Gutters. Floors.

8. Local progress: Library. Theater. PC2V. City/county govt. Community kitchen. She Should Run vision statement. Union. Dems. Ugly Christmas sweater. Prison abolition; reduce / re-allocate responsibilities dumped on cops. Push for diversity. Turn left!

9. Friends & extended family: Organize photos. Write postcards. Call weekly! Look for activities to do with friends. Purchase doll with long hair; practice French braid. Dance: tap, salsa, samba. Rhythm nation.

10. Immediate family: Clean room; work toward sleeping in room. Clean up behind desk. Drive white car together; practice solo driving. Work on staying home solo when dark.

11. Medical: YMCA classes. Lift @ lunch. Maintain @ 155 w defined muscle tone. At 194, purple All-Stars. 189, 1pr black 1pr white leggings. 179, 2 Svaha Rachel dresses. 169 suit - Indochino? 159 swing dance lessons. Talk to PCP about feet (cannot do calf raises, pushups, planks, mountain climbers, etc.) Why can’t I sleep better? Therapy Mon Feb 5 11A. Dentist May14 11A. Massage Feb 10 6P. Need to RS colonoscopy (March?). Need to schedule eye exam. Check on PCP for mid-April.

12. Therapy thoughts: I need to talk to my parents about later-life plans (particularly assisted living and funeral preferences). I've never been through something like that and would like to know how to go about making arrangements, but I don't really know who to talk to about it. Identify what I want: to have my professional expertise acknowledged and given the respect it deserves, and to be taken as a legitimate authority. Is it possible to find a faith community that does not include worship? What is the purpose of worship? What are effective strategies for empathy fatigue / vicarious trauma?

13. Just for fun: Start sketching dragon on a pile of books, offering one to the armored knight, & banner that reads "Treasure should not be hoarded / It should be shared." Use AI for ideas.

WFTY: Sustainable. My 4th period class complains ALL THE TIME. It was about 75 in the classroom today and they were sooOOOo hot. They don't pay enough attention to details to notice which character in Romeo and Juliet belongs to which family, and then when I tell them to read the question to me so that I can make sure they're getting the right information, it's "why do I have to read it to you though?" Because you've shown that you don't pay attention, so I'm ensuring that you're in the right spot, kid. UGH.

2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence. 2022 WFTY: Focus. 2023 WFTY: Priorities

more_freggies76 · October 24

Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.

beachwalker99 · October 24

Recap Wednesday 10/23
Log -

Healthy choices - Not the best. Over on sodium.
Hydrate - Low
Walk? - Squeezed in a bit of exercise by walking to the Italian grocery to get the bread.
Pick up Aunt J -

Ladies lunch at Mom's (Bring the bread!) -

Lovely afternoon with Mom and the aunts

Chores - No
Prep/Grading/Prepare for conferences -

Not fun, but I got a lot done.
Relax - :Too much to do
Sleep - Not enough

JFT Thursday 10/24
Log
Healthy choices
Hydrate
Walk?
Conferences for online students
Finish grandson's costume
Chores
Prep/Grading
Relax
Sleep

pridesabtch · October 24

pridesabtch wrote: »

JFT Wednesday
- Up with pup early
- Nap with pup until Tim gets up at 6:30
- Get ready for work
- Take extra anxiety meds
- Work by 7:30
- Do some work
- Lunch
- Log food
- Drive folks around and try to not have to talk
- Return Van to rental place
- Trivia
- have a salad at trivia instead of a pizza.
- Home by 10:00

Yesterday went pretty well as far as getting everybody to their designated areas on time. I didn't attend many of the meetings or ceremonies, but the timing was good. I definitely had one of the low stress jobs. I was however worn out from stressing over it and because the pup woke me at 3:30 yesterday morning (and this morning). Yesterday, he kind of let me rest in the morning until 5:30am, but not today. He was up for the day at 3:30. Makes for a really long day. I have a meeting with one of the corporate folks later today. His wife and I were besties when they lived here, but work is work.

JFT Thursday
- Up with pup

- Tim drive me to work (dropped van off yesterday and then just rode to dinner with Tim. Get my car Thursday).

- Meet with production team

- Straighten office a bit

- Work stuff
- Meet with Sean
- Maybe leave early like 3:00pm
- NAP
- Dinner
- Bed

more_freggies76 · October 24

more_freggies76 wrote: »

JFT for 10/23/24 (yesterday)✔️
1) No dessert today (last 10/19), 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 10/22)✔️
4) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 10/24✔️
5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese ok today, any type. (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 10/21). Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at restaurant ok. Can have cheese with restaurant meals.✔️
6) No honey ok today(1-3 Tbsp.), 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 10/20) 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 10/11)✔️Didn't eat today.
9) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 10/15)✔️Didn't eat today.
11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 10/21)✔️
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 10/22)✔️
14) No more than 600 calories at lunch. (big lunch planned with friends)✔️
15) No real butter today, unless in cooking.. Can have at restaurants.✔️
16) Turkey patties ok today. (last 10/21)✔️
17) Can eat lunch early due to music lesson at 12 pm.✔️

JFT for 10/24/24 (today)✔️
1) No dessert today (last 10/19), 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 10/22)
4) Don't weigh again until Monday, 10/28
5) No hard cheese ok today, any type. (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 10/23). Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at restaurant ok. Can have cheese with restaurant meals.
6) No honey ok today(1-3 Tbsp.), 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 10/20) 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 10/11)
9) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 10/15)
11) No bakers chocolate ok today. (last 10/23)
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 10/22)
14) No more than 600 calories at lunch. (big lunch planned with friends)
15) No real butter today, unless in cooking.. Can have at restaurants.
16) No turkey patties ok today. (last 10/23)
17) Can eat lunch early due to meeting at lunch.

================== 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

HappyDonkey75 · October 24

@pridesabtch- good for you on the self care. Nails and Hair look great. I started doing nails about a year ago as a monthly treat. Its a little pricey and I have thought about quitting but its the one real self care thing I do for myself , other than work out.. So I am sticking with it. I don't smoke/drink/gamble or have a spending issue.. so I figure what the heck.

Well the hubby's cold hit me last night and now I am sick with whatever virus he brought home from work. He's an educator and works in a germ factory and I am a germophobe . If I could have a sanitation machine as he enters the house I would. He won't strip down in the laundry room after work every day and change his clothes like I'd like him to but in my mind that would help this never ending annoyance of him bringing home every virus out there. Unreasonable request? I don't think so.

So JFT

Vitamins, don't forget
Drink lots of tea and water , lemon juice, turmeric.. etc etc
Maybe skip the workout today and just get my steps in depending on how I feel
Strip the bedding tonight
Lysoll all surfaces like cabinets, light switches, sink fixtures, etcanything we touch repeatedly
Maybe clean the floor ?
Do a couple loads of laundry
Start making the packing list for the girls beach trip next week (WOOHOO)

more_freggies76 · October 24

Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 5 pm. None of the same foods at dinner as at lunch. Can still have my dose of metamusal.

more_freggies76 · October 25

Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.

clicketykeys · October 25

JFT Friday - no treats after dinner!
1. Stretch. Attempt Y class. Duo.
2. Run McKay's papers. Sketch out 2-week plans.
3. Planning: Update Week 10 gradebook. Review late work.
4. ELA 1: Vocab. Watch Act 1 Scene 5. J05. Vocab test next week! Act 1 quiz MONDAY for a classwork grade.
5. ELA 2: Vocab. Poetry. Grammar.
6. Update Goodreads. Prep for Monday.
7. Upload podcast; record SJ video.
8. Evening: Haunted house. Dinner: Salad. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
9. Bedtime: Gratitude journal. Duo. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Update JFT.
10. Goals for this week: Get canvassing done. Meet with Sandy about play. Check in with parents.
11. Upcoming: Need to upload podcast. Need to shoot SJ video. Need to write blog posts. Contact PD about endorsement / "being told who to vote for" and requests for info on ALL candidates. Figure out how to pull music from cassette to digital file. Gounod from tape to digital file. When are we going to McKay's next? Organize home repair needs list. Ask eye doctor about glasses. What the heck is going on with Hulu? what is going on with anesthesiology bill?? CXL Ooma.

Scale goals

End of 2017: 174.6
End of 2018: 189.2
End of 2019: 196.4
End of 2020: 187.4
End of 2021: 194.4
End of 2022: 201.2
Today: 214.2

Long-term goals/progress

1. Professional / read current research. 2. Professional / present at conferences. 3. Professional / publish scholarly articles. 4. Professional / observe student needs and develop supports. 5. Professional / complete a doctorate. 6. Personal / retire comfortably. 7. Personal / renovate house. 8. Community / local progress. 9. Community / time with friends & family. 10. Family concerns. 11. Medical/fitness.

1. Research: Five paragraph essay. How student attitudes affect standardized test results; student surveys.

2. Presenting: Promote YT channel. Invite guests. Record mini-lessons.

3. Publishing: Read one journal article weekly; respond in a blog post. Clois for CWG. S&F for YT channel. Goodreads purchase list for McKay’s. Weekly blog series: Weekly Wishes (Monday) and Weekly Wins (Friday).

4. Observed student needs: Changing words between parts of speech (vocabulary/grammar). Synthesizing info from multiple sources, drawing conclusions (RI/W). EFFECTIVE transitions (W). Every day v everyday; any one v anyone (grammar). Sub/obj pronouns & structure (grammar). Poss v pl nouns (grammar). Short nonfic from Lat Amer/Africa/Asia (World Lit).

5. Doctorate: Research programs, requirements, resources, cost, timeline.

6. Retirement: Update name on JSSB acct. Check investments. Theater CV. Entertainment experience. Duolingo/Lang8.

7. House: Floor joists. Siding. Gutters. Floors.

8. Local progress: Library. Theater. PC2V. City/county govt. Community kitchen. She Should Run vision statement. Union. Dems. Ugly Christmas sweater. Prison abolition; reduce / re-allocate responsibilities dumped on cops. Push for diversity. Turn left!

9. Friends & extended family: Organize photos. Write postcards. Call weekly! Look for activities to do with friends. Purchase doll with long hair; practice French braid. Dance: tap, salsa, samba. Rhythm nation.

10. Immediate family: Clean room; work toward sleeping in room. Clean up behind desk. Drive white car together; practice solo driving. Work on staying home solo when dark.

11. Medical: YMCA classes. Lift @ lunch. Maintain @ 155 w defined muscle tone. At 194, purple All-Stars. 189, 1pr black 1pr white leggings. 179, 2 Svaha Rachel dresses. 169 suit - Indochino? 159 swing dance lessons. Talk to PCP about feet (cannot do calf raises, pushups, planks, mountain climbers, etc.) Why can’t I sleep better? Therapy Mon Feb 5 11A. Dentist May14 11A. Massage Feb 10 6P. Need to RS colonoscopy (March?). Need to schedule eye exam. Check on PCP for mid-April.

12. Therapy thoughts: I need to talk to my parents about later-life plans (particularly assisted living and funeral preferences). I've never been through something like that and would like to know how to go about making arrangements, but I don't really know who to talk to about it. Identify what I want: to have my professional expertise acknowledged and given the respect it deserves, and to be taken as a legitimate authority. Is it possible to find a faith community that does not include worship? What is the purpose of worship? What are effective strategies for empathy fatigue / vicarious trauma?

13. Just for fun: Start sketching dragon on a pile of books, offering one to the armored knight, & banner that reads "Treasure should not be hoarded / It should be shared." Use AI for ideas.

WFTY: Sustainable. After this week I am taking a BREAK.

2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence. 2022 WFTY: Focus. 2023 WFTY: Priorities

pridesabtch · October 25

pridesabtch wrote: »

JFT Thursday
- Up with pup
- Tim drive me to work (dropped van off yesterday and then just rode to dinner with Tim. Get my car Thursday).
- Meet with production team
- Straighten office a bit
- Work stuff
- Meet with Sean
- Maybe leave early like 3:00pm
- NAP
- Dinner
- Bed

Thought we had a relatively good day yesterday. Work was ok. Tim said he was going to go to yoga at 6:30. I wanted a burger from my favorite restaurant for dinner. Told him I'd meet him there after yoga. All was well. Driving home he called and asked if I wanted to go watch a football game at the pub. I said no at first because I was tired, but then changed my answer to "sure" as long as he'd drive us home. No problem. Because I was tired he said he'd get up with the puppy this morning. It was nice to think I could sleep a little later than 3:30am. Pup still woke me, but I woke Tim and he went downstairs. I'm guessing this was a mistake. Tim was a total *kitten* this morning. We had plans to go to a Halloween bash tomorrow evening. He told me this morning he wasn't going. Then on the way to take Merlin to doggy daycare he stated he was going to get rid of Merlin next week because he gets up too often and just wants attention. His driving was not great so I asked what was wrong. I'm pretty sure his answer was more snarky than true, but it was a jerk move "I'm probably too drunk to drive." I mean it's 7:30 in the morning and he isn't a day drinker. It was going to be a busy weekend, but now I'm not sure what is going on. I'm supposed to drive to Columbus after work and watch my niece play hockey. Then up early tomorrow to teach spin. Meet Sierra and get Gia dog. Then home to work on costume and go to party. Sunday is church and Trunk or Treat where I will face paint for the kiddos. Really just starting out to be a *kitten* day.

Edit: Sierra is coming home tomorrow, so nobody is going to the Halloween Bash. Hopefully that will make hubby happy. Certainly makes me smile.

beachwalker99 · October 25

Recap Thursday 10/24
Log -

Healthy choices - Mostly
Hydrate -

Walk? - No
Conferences for online students -

Most went well, but I'm exhausted!
Finish grandson's costume - Needed more spray paint, so worked on daughter's outdoor decorations instead.
Chores - No
Prep/Grading - Minimal - luckily Friday's an easy day.
Relax - Nice dinner with my daughter and her boys

Sleep - Good

JFT Friday 10/25
Log
Healthy choices
Hydrate
Walk?
Errands
Finish grandson's costume
Make treat bags for sister's Halloween party
Chores
Relax
Sleep

more_freggies76 · October 25

more_freggies76 wrote: »

JFT for 10/24/24 (today)✔️
1) No dessert today (last 10/19), 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 10/22)✔️
4) Don't weigh again until Monday, 10/28✔️
5) No hard cheese ok today, any type. (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 10/23). Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at restaurant ok. Can have cheese with restaurant meals.✔️
6) No honey ok today(1-3 Tbsp.), 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 10/20) 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 10/11)✔️Didn't eat today
9) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 10/15)✔️Didn't eat today
11) No bakers chocolate ok today. (last 10/23)✔️
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 10/22)✔️
14) No more than 600 calories at lunch. (big lunch planned with friends)✔️
15) No real butter today, unless in cooking.. Can have at restaurants.✔️
16) No turkey patties ok today. (last 10/23)✔️
17) Can eat lunch early due to meeting at lunch.✔️

Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.

JFT for 10/25/24 (today)✔️
1) No dessert today (last 10/19), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added.
2) None of DH's stash ok today (none of his Halloween candy, 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 10/22)
4) Don't weigh again until Monday, 10/28
5) Up to 2.0 oz hard cheese ok today, any type. (trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 10/23). Note: some grated parmigiana cheese has always been allowed and doesn't count towards hard cheese. Hard cheese at restaurant ok. Can have cheese with restaurant meals.
6) No honey ok today(1-3 Tbsp.), 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 10/24) 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 10/11)
9) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 10/15)
11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 10/23)
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 10/24)
14) No more than 600 calories at lunch. (big lunch planned with friends)
15) No real butter today, unless in cooking.. Can have at restaurants.
16) Turkey patties ok today. (last 10/23)

================== 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

more_freggies76 · October 25

Hour commitment - After my watermelon, I won't eat again until after 5 pm. None of the same foods at dinner as at lunch. Can still have my dose of metamusal.

cschmitz110515 · October 25

Got home yesterday evening from visiting my folks, and such a busy day, no JFT post until now...

JFT 10/25 F
1) Leftovers / log all food / limit snacks / 80 oz. water / net calories zero
2) Min. 7500 steps / PT exercises?
3) Kitty B12 shot / errands / put away clean dishes (that hubby actually washed while I was gone) / more yardwork / water houseplants / digital declutter / write cards / other?

About me:

I'm Carmela
This is my lifestyle. It's. Not. A. Diet.
Height 5'4"
67 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
* ratatouille (loveandlemons.com) very good vegetarian dish, uses lots of late summer/early fall veggies

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}, 3x1 {bday & dog/cyst between toes}

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
- 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 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 Fitbit 24,044 steps for day even with 8 hours in the car
- Registered for 10.5.24 Bellin Women's 5K 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 (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 / saw youngest & eldest brothers day 1 & walked 2.73 mi w/ aunt day 2
- 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
  10.14.24 texts & phone call with sister (started while waiting for oil change LOL)
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 · October 26

Hour commitment - After my yogurt, I won't eat again until tomorrow.

Bex953172 · October 26

cschmitz110515 wrote: »

Sorry I went MIA for few days, I'm happy to see all my JFTers hanging in there & plugging away. Welcome back @clicketykeys! I'm happy to see you post again!

Sunday, hubby and I attended the last play of the season at Peninsula Players up in Door County, an Agatha Christie story I was unfamiliar with, "The Stranger". Loved it! And with such nice weather these last few days, I couldn't say no to fall yardwork. I'd rather it get down now than when I'm freezing. Berm cleaned up & debris hauled to curb for city pick-up, all the roses (back & front) cut back, dying planters dumped, 57 gallons of rain water stowed in basement (only 44 to go), bird feeders up & filled, charcoal grill cleaned & stored in shed.

JFT 10/22 T
1) Walked 4.13 mi & took photos of colorful trees happy me
2) Leftovers / log all food / limit snacks / 80 oz. water / net calories zero
3) More yardwork / make ins. appt. (now that hubby rec'd his Medicare card) / clean kitty litter box (I hate this chore) / sweep leaf mess in kitchen from traipsing in and out / call Mom / choir rehearsal w/ bells 6:30 / digital declutter / start packing for overnight visit to Mom & Dad's / other?

Here's a few trees where I go walking most days. It's near the Oneida Veteran's Memorial (that's a Purple Heart memorial to the right) and there's original indigenous log cabins way in the background.

About me:
I'm Carmela
This is my lifestyle. It's. Not. A. Diet.
Height 5'4"
67 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
* ratatouille (loveandlemons.com) very good vegetarian dish, uses lots of late summer/early fall veggies

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}, 3x1 {bday & dog/cyst between toes}
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

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 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 Fitbit 24,044 steps for day even with 8 hours in the car

Registered for 10.5.24 Bellin Women's 5K 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 (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!
9.14.24 farmers market & The Attic with PZ
10.14.24 texts & phone call with sister

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

Beautiful pics! So picturesque!

HappyDonkey75 · October 26

JFT
Pretty much the same as yesterday

Get my water in
Hit protein goals
Get my excercise I am fighting a nasty cold so any exertion is a bit tough but I wanted to go for a walk - atleast, maybe a 20 minute session on stationary bike
Run errands
Work on packing for the trip next week
Pick up birthday gifts for next month and get them ready to ship
Enjoy the weekend

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

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