Just for Today.... ONE DAY AT A TIME... Daily commitment for 2025
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Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 1/18/25 (tomorrow)✔️
1) Dessert ok today (last 1/12), 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). No candy corn.
3) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 1/14)
4) Don't weigh again until Monday, 1/20
5) No hard cheese ok today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/17). 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) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/16) 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)
9) No sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 1/17)
11) No bakers chocolate ok today. (last 1/17)
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 1/17)
14) No restriction today - No more than 600 calories at lunch.
15) No real butter today, unless in cooking(last 1/14), except with turnips. Can have at restaurants.
16) No turkey patties ok today. (last 1/17)================== 4DW started =============
4DWs (4 Day Wins) are here, in a shared file:
**Haven't started yet
Sample
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hrtqbsOInIWeA9sl8FLnEv-ignY21p8m/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=108259155343870939869&rtpof=true&sd=true
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Recap 1/17 F ~ Very blustery wind today, but at least not as cold.
1) Leftovers for supper / limit snacks & sweets ~ too much! / log all food / net calories zero ~ not even close ACK! / 80 oz. water ~ 48??
2) Min. 5000 steps
/ other?
3) Grocery shopping / research new rewards procedures for UHC ~ had more issues than I realized, had to call Customer Service (which sucked) then tried online Chat (better, one issue resolved, but still have questions) & way more time than I anticipated UGH / clean toilets / read / digital declutter / other? topped up bird feeders & heated bird bath in anticipation of cold air returning TA-DA!
JFT 1/18 Sat. ~ Gorgeous sun out, but temp will only reach low 20s (F) & wind chill is 12.
1) Blanket tie mission project 9 - 12
2) Supper? / limit snacks & sweets / log all food / net calories zero / 80 oz. water
3) Min. 5000 steps / other?
4) Hubby finally packed up fake tree & took to basement so I put box in correct spot & put other stuff back to their spots / read / digital declutter / 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
2025 Goals:1) Ultimate goal weight 150#... I'll be thrilled if I can get back down to 160# this year- Post weekly weigh-in on MFP for accountability. Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I track daily on a separate app (for the visual). My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale.
- Take measurements & log on MFP every month end
- Try new recipes Repeat goal, and very pleased with last year.
January: 5 days x1wk; 4x1- 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 3x;
- In 2024 I logged 656.61 miles, or 1,056.74 km & completed yearly challenge 12.10.24
{finger laceration & 9 stitches 11.22.24 with only 10.36 mi to go... oops} - 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 w/ arthritis}.
- I can earn $10 every month on my Medicare Advantage Plan with 10+ days of 5,000 steps:
Jan /
- Register for Bellin 10K race
- Register for Packers 5K
- Maybe Annual Bridge Walk on The Mighty Mac w/ siblings (1st time 2024)
- Register for Bellin Women's 5K
- Add other events??? [Of my past events, two that I loved ended with COVID, another is on parkway trails/hills that involve rocks, tree roots & steep climb at the end, too hard on my arthritic knees. Another is an evening event in January, but hubby is home evenings now that he's retired, so I'm less inclined, and another winter (mid-Feb.) event has been replaced in 2025 by another earlier in Feb. The winter ones can be hard on my knees because of frigid temps, plus footing can be an issue (snow/ice) and I no longer care to participate. Wow, that's 5 events I no longer do. Sad me. Upside is the cost savings, as entry fees are higher than ever.]
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 ~ Mom is nearly 88, Dad 90, and live 85 miles away
~ overnight visit 1.15-1.16 / talked w/ aunt (phone); played cribbage & chicken foot - Monthly contact with former colleagues & other friends, now that I'm retired
1.8.25 lunch planned with "real" ABC old-timers
My Word for the Year 2025: Judicious ~ I just like the way the word sounds, and the meaning is right for me: having or showing reason and good judgment in making decisions. I can apply this word in so many ways!1 -
Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 5 pm, or earlier if DH wants to. Can still have my dose of metamusal.2
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Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 1/18/25 (today)✔️
1) Dessert ok today (last 1/12), 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). No candy corn.✔️
3) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 1/14)✔️
4) Don't weigh again until Monday, 1/20✔️
5) No hard cheese ok today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/17). 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) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)✔️
7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/16) 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)✔️
9) No sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 1/17)✔️
11) No bakers chocolate ok today. (last 1/17)✔️
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 1/17)✔️
14) No restriction today - No more than 600 calories at lunch.✔️
15) No real butter today, unless in cooking(last 1/14), except with turnips. Can have at restaurants.✔️
16) No turkey patties ok today. (last 1/17)✔️
JFT for 1/19/25 (tomorrow)✔️
1) No dessert ok today (last 1/18), 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). No candy corn.
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 1/18)
4) Don't weigh again until Monday, 1/20
5) Hard cheese ok today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/17). 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) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/16) 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)
9) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 1/17)
11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 1/17)
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 1/17)
14) No more than 600 calories at lunch.
15) No real butter today, unless in cooking(last 1/14), not even with turnips. Can have at restaurants.
16) Turkey patties ok today. (last 1/17)================== 4DW started =============
4DWs (4 Day Wins) are here, in a shared file:
**Haven't started yet
Sample
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hrtqbsOInIWeA9sl8FLnEv-ignY21p8m/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=108259155343870939869&rtpof=true&sd=true
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JFT - Sat Jan 18
Log all Food 🙂
Drink 1L of water 😕500ml
Move 20 minutes 🙂
JFT - Sun Jan 19
Log all Food
Drink 1L of water
Move 20 minutes
I did a bunch of cleaning today, more tomorrow. It’s cold here so I don’t want to go outside lol2 -
Stat 18 Jan
Pre-log food ✅
Exercise - rowing machine (again) due to the weather again). 😊
No alcohol ✅. 16/18 days AF
Drink 2 flasks of water ✅
Meet Fitbit hourly movement goal ✅
Meet Fitbit zone goal ✅
Sun 19 Jan
Pre-log food
Exercise - weather might be good enough for a walk
No alcohol
Drink 2 flasks of water
Meet Fitbit hourly movement goal
Meet Fitbit zone goal
Meal plan/shopping list and housework in preparation for next weeks guests.2 -
Not been doing so great!
Food is rubbish, not been gym.
Yesterday I was really feverish, couldn't warm up and my skin was so sensitive my clothes were hurting it. That sounds bizarre but the only way I could explain it.
Don't feel much better today but meant to be starting back at the gym tomorrow and I just ain't feeling it at all.
I think Wednesday is when my weeks restart. So ive had one good one, one bad one and one missed one.
I hate how up and down I am, it's well annoying. Was my word this year consistency?
I think I would be able to be if my brain was consistent!2 -
more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 1/19/25 (today)✔️
1) No dessert ok today (last 1/18), 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). No candy corn.
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 1/18)
4) Don't weigh again until Monday, 1/20
5) Hard cheese ok today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/17). 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) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/16) 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)
9) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 1/17)
11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 1/17)
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 1/17)
14) No more than 600 calories at lunch.
15) No real butter today, unless in cooking(last 1/14), not even with turnips. Can have at restaurants.
16) Turkey patties ok today. (last 1/17)================== 4DW started =============
4DWs (4 Day Wins) are here, in a shared file:
**Haven't started yet
Sample
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hrtqbsOInIWeA9sl8FLnEv-ignY21p8m/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=108259155343870939869&rtpof=true&sd=true
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Just for Today 1/19/25
No Alcohol ~
Water 64oz +
Track everything I eat and drink
Stay warm
Stay within calorie range
Health Journal Update
Charge Apple Watch
Self Care
Word for 2025 - Determination
ProgressJust for Today 1/18/25
No Alcohol ~ ✅
Water 64oz +❌
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Update meal plan for the week ✅
Shop as needed for meal plan ✅
Stay within calorie range ✅
Health Journal Update ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Go for outside walk (30+ degrees) ✅
Just for Today 1/17/25
Limit Alcohol ~ dinner out with friends ❌ Could have done better but had a fun night
Water 64oz +❌ really...come on, mannn!
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Stay within calorie range ❌to be expected
Health Journal Update ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Add to the list of everything you've gained since semi-retirement (August 2024) ❌
Make Dr. Appointments ❌(move to next week)
Go for outside walk (40+ degrees) ✅
Just for Today 1/16/25
lots of red
No Alcohol ❌
** Bookclub Recovery **- 10,000 steps - Heavy duty housework today✅
- 1000 - 1200 calories ❌
- 100+ Protein ❌
- 64+ water ❌
Stay within calorie range ✅
Health Journal Update ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ❌
Add to the list of everything you've gained since semi-retirement (August 2024) ❌
Make Dr. Appointments❌
Just for Today 1/15/25
Limit Alcohol (book club meeting) ❌ ha!
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Stay within calorie range ❌
Health Journal Update ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Add to the list of everything you've gained since semi-retirement (August 2024) ❌
Just for Today 1/14/25
No Alcohol ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Stay within calorie range ✅
Health Journal Update ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Don't trust the scale!✅
Add to the list of everything you've gained since semi-retirement (August 2024) ❌
Pick a book for bookclub ✅
Just for Today 1/13/25
No Alcohol ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
** Weekend Recovery **- Go to the gym - Good solid workout! ✅
- 1000 - 1200 calories ❌ 1670- still good
- 100+ Protein ✅
- 50+ water ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Don't trust the scale! ✅
Add to the list of everything you've gained since semi-retirement (August 2024) ❌
Change batteries in window coverings ✅
Just for Today 1/12/25
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Health Journal Update ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Don't trust the scale! ✅
Be mindful at brunch ❌
Just for Today 1/11/25
No Alcohol ❌ forgot about the party.
Track everything I eat and drink
Health Journal Update ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Add to the list of everything you've gained since semi-retirement (August 2024) ❌
Don't trust the scale! ✅
Be mindful at the birthday party ✅
Change batteries in window coverings ❌
Just for Today 1/10/25
No Alcohol ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Health Journal Update ❌
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Practice Pomodoro Technique ❌
Add to the list of everything you've gained since semi-retirement (August 2024) ❌
Check Apple Fitness Challenge for the month ✅
Don't trust the scale! ✅
Change batteries in window coverings ❌
Just for Today 1/9/25
No Alchohol ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Health Journal Update ❌
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Practice Pomodoro Technique ✅
Add to the list of everything you've gained since semi-retirement (August 2024) ❌
Check Apple Fitness Challenge for the month ❌
Document recent movies watched✅
Just for Today 1/8/25 Almost 💯
Limit Alcohol ~ Husband's birthday ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Health Journal Update ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Choose "word" for 2025 by the end of January
✅
Practice Pomodoro Technique ✅
Add to the list of everything you've gained since semi-retirement (August 2024) ❌
Create 2025 calendar for iPad ✅
Just for Today 1/7/25
No Alcohol ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Health Journal Update ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Choose "word" for 2025 ❌
Practice Pomodoro Technique ✅
Add to the list of everything you've gained since semi-retirement (August 2024) ❌
Create 2025 calendar for iPad ❌
Just for Today 1/6/25
No Alcohol ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Choose "word" for 2025 ❌
Practice Pomodoro Technique ✅
Add to the list of everything you've gained since semi-retirement (August 2024) ❌
Just for Today 1/5/25
No Alcohol ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Health Journal Update ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Organize Christmas Stuff ✅
Take Christmas Tree down and put away decorations "neatly"✅
Choose "word" for 2025 ~ pondering Tenacity, Consistency and a few more
Practice Pomodoro Technique ✅ went over time several times
Just for Today 1/4/25
No Alcohol ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Health Journal Update ❌
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Organize Christmas Stuff ❌
Update Sweepstakes Text ✅
Choose "word" for 2025 ❌
Practice Pomodoro Technique ✅
Adding to list:
Walk outside min 10 min (new)✅
Just for Today 1/3/25
No Alcohol ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Health Journal Update ❌
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Use Kohls Cash ✅
Just for Today 1/2/25
No Alcohol ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Health Journal Update ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Just for Today 1/1/25
No Alcohol ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Health Journal Update ❌
Take body measurements ✅
Self Care ✅2 -
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.2
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Recap 1/18 Sat. ~ Gorgeous sun out, but temp will only reach low 20s (F) & wind chill is 12.
1) Blanket tie mission project 9 - 12
2) Supper? / limit snacks & sweets / log all food / net calories zero / 80 oz. water
Horrible day eating & not enough water, so I just stopped logging. Like that will change things. Ack!
3) Min. 5000 steps / other?
4) Hubby finally packed up fake tree & took to basement so I put box in correct spot & put other stuff back to their spots / read / digital declutter / other? ta-da!
JFT 1/19 Sunday ~ So cold I even skipped church this morning. Now in Extreme Cold Weather Alert until Wed. Most likely won't even reach 0(F) or -17.7C. Oh joy.
1) Make sausage spinach potato soup for supper / limit snacks & sweets / log all food / net calories zero / 80 oz. water
2) Min. 5000 steps / other?
3) Top up heated birdbath (really evaporating with frigid, dry air) / wash dishes / call Mom / read / digital declutter / 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
2025 Goals:1) Ultimate goal weight 150#... I'll be thrilled if I can get back down to 160# this year- Post weekly weigh-in on MFP for accountability. Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I track daily on a separate app (for the visual). My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale.
- Take measurements & log on MFP every month end
- Try new recipes Repeat goal, and very pleased with last year.
January: 5 days x1wk; 4x1- 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 3x;
- In 2024 I logged 656.61 miles, or 1,056.74 km & completed yearly challenge 12.10.24 {finger laceration & 9 stitches 11.22.24 with only 10.36 mi to go... oops}
- 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 w/ arthritis}.
- I can earn $10 every month on my Medicare Advantage Plan with 10+ days of 5,000 steps:
Jan /
- Register for Bellin 10K race
- Register for Packers 5K
- Maybe Annual Bridge Walk on The Mighty Mac w/ siblings (1st time 2024)
- Register for Bellin Women's 5K
- Add other events??? [Of my past events, two that I loved ended with COVID, another is on parkway trails/hills that involve rocks, tree roots & steep climb at the end, too hard on my arthritic knees. Another is an evening event in January, but hubby is home evenings now that he's retired, so I'm less inclined, and another winter (mid-Feb.) event has been replaced in 2025 by another earlier in Feb. The winter ones can be hard on my knees because of frigid temps, plus footing can be an issue (snow/ice) and I no longer care to participate. Wow, that's 5 events I no longer do. Sad me. Upside is the cost savings, as entry fees are higher than ever.]
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 ~ Mom is nearly 88, Dad 90, and live 85 miles away
~ overnight visit 1.15-1.16 / talked w/ aunt (phone); played cribbage & chicken foot - Monthly contact with former colleagues & other friends, now that I'm retired
1.8.25 lunch planned with "real" ABC old-timers
My Word for the Year 2025: Judicious ~ I just like the way the word sounds, and the meaning is right for me: having or showing reason and good judgment in making decisions. I can apply this word in so many ways!1 -
Its been super cold again! Yikes . I am ready for spring! 7 degrees this morning, and will be again tomorrow morning. But.... end of the week.. in the 40s!!
Daughter sees the doctor on friday, and thats when she wants to go back to her apartment. I have to say, its has been nice having her here the past month. I don't worry as much, and she is actually doing better. But... she wants to go back to her apartment, which I understand. she is 46.. she likes her own place.
On the 27th I have jury duty.. not looking forward to that, and hope they don't pick me and send me home early!
But.. as far as food wise, I've been doing terrible. Daughter likes ice cream (or so I say!), and Im the one eating it. So today I'm back on track. I've drank 4 tall glasses of water so far, so a good day.
The rest of today I will stay on track. I have been strogonoff in the crockpot, and plan to have just a little with a large salad. Breakfast was oatmeal, and lunch was a half turkey sandwich. Water in between.
But.. I don't know what it will take for me to stay on track everyday, or at least 5 days during the week. I have to "talk to myself". Do I really want to lose weight.. or do I just love food too much. I know I want to lose the weight... I just have to tell myself this everyday. The taste of that bowl of ice cream only lasts a few minutes.. losing weight will be for a lifetime. I have to make the decision.. do I want instant gratification for a few crazy seconds... the time it goes past my taste buds.. or do I choose health and well being. And looking nice in my clothes. And having more energy. And staying a young 74 years old.
So I need to remind myself everyday.. what is important!
Goals for tomorrow
1. log all food
2. concentrate on water
3. take the TIME to get on here and log my food.. it only takes a few minutes.
4. TAKE THE TIME to put my health first.. not just an instant to taste food.
5. Use food as nourishment.. not comfort, etc.
6. Ask myself... am I hungry, and just want to satisfy my cravings. If I am hungry.. wait 10 minutes.. then eat a yogurt, cottage cheese, fruit, protein shake.. something that is truly nourishing with protein.. not ice cream!!!
7. get on here... remember my word for the year.. commitment!!!
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@Bex I'm in the same boat! But.. remember.. there are 52 weeks in the year!!! We can still do this!!!! And your word is still good.. you ARE consistent!! You are still here!
I don't know what your weather is like there.. but here is is so cold and gloomy! I blame that LOL
@PackerFan001 -- you were asking about my crochet. Ha.. I am a Total new crocheter!! I watched a bunch of youtube videos over and over until I "kinda" understood it! I made some dishcloths using just the simple single crochet, and gradully the double crochet.
Now.. HA.. I'm trying to make myself a hat. It looks so easy! One simple crochet. But I don't know if it will work... the top looks too big to close up! I may end up ripping it all out and starting over.. but its good practice. But.. I did make a beautiful throw for my daughter using the loop yarn where you "finger" knit. It is so easy, and relaxing. It was kinda expensive though, because for the throw it needs 6 skeins. But.. I love how it turned out. I may make another one.
But I'm like you.. I am where some nites I just don't want to sit in front of the sewing machine. And now that hubby has retired, he wants me to sit and listen to music with him more, which I also want to do. I know some of you crochet or knit.. do you have any really good videos or website you can recommend?1 -
more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 1/19/25 (today)✔️
1) No dessert ok today (last 1/18), 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). No candy corn.✔️
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 1/18)✔️
4) Don't weigh again until Monday, 1/20✔️
5) Hard cheese ok today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/17). 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) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)✔️
7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/16) Additional nuts in a meal are ok. Like almonds already in green beans. ✔️Didn't actually weigh them, but didn't overdue it.
8) No vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last)✔️
9) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 1/17)✔️Didn't eat today.
11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 1/17)✔️Didn't eat today.
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 1/17)✔️
14) No more than 600 calories at lunch.✔️
15) No real butter today, unless in cooking(last 1/14), not even with turnips. Can have at restaurants.✔️
16) Turkey patties ok today. (last 1/17)✔️
JFT for 1/20/25 (tomorrow)✔️
1) No dessert ok today (last 1/18), 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). No candy corn.
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 1/18)
4) Don't weigh again until Monday, 1/20
5) No hard cheese ok today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/19). 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) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/16) 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)
9) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 1/17)
11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 1/17)
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 1/19)
14) No more than 600 calories at lunch.
15) No real butter today, unless in cooking(last 1/14), not even with turnips. Can have at restaurants.
16) No turkey patties ok today. (last 1/19)
Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.================== 4DW started =============
4DWs (4 Day Wins) are here, in a shared file:
**Haven't started yet
Sample
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hrtqbsOInIWeA9sl8FLnEv-ignY21p8m/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=108259155343870939869&rtpof=true&sd=true
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Hi all! Thankful to find this group
JFT - Monday
- 70 ounces water
- No eating from 4-5:30 (around time cooking dinner)
- Sit down when eating after dinner cooked (ie no grazing while cooking)
- 30 minute workout
- 8k steps
- Log all food
- One snack only after dinner (~ 200/250 calories)
- No food after 8 pm save sf popsickles (3)
My weakness is when I first get home from work/cook my family dinner and graze and weekends not inputting/counting calories! So thxful to find this thread/community!4 -
mytime6630 wrote: »
@Bex I'm in the same boat! But.. remember.. there are 52 weeks in the year!!! We can still do this!!!! And your word is still good.. you ARE consistent!! You are still here!
I don't know what your weather is like there.. but here is is so cold and gloomy! I blame that LOL
@PackerFan001 -- you were asking about my crochet. Ha.. I am a Total new crocheter!! I watched a bunch of youtube videos over and over until I "kinda" understood it! I made some dishcloths using just the simple single crochet, and gradully the double crochet.
Now.. HA.. I'm trying to make myself a hat. It looks so easy! One simple crochet. But I don't know if it will work... the top looks too big to close up! I may end up ripping it all out and starting over.. but its good practice. But.. I did make a beautiful throw for my daughter using the loop yarn where you "finger" knit. It is so easy, and relaxing. It was kinda expensive though, because for the throw it needs 6 skeins. But.. I love how it turned out. I may make another one.
But I'm like you.. I am where some nites I just don't want to sit in front of the sewing machine. And now that hubby has retired, he wants me to sit and listen to music with him more, which I also want to do. I know some of you crochet or knit.. do you have any really good videos or website you can recommend?
I just started with the basics "granny square" I used a YouTube video and if I remember correctly.. she was called Bella Coco or something I might be completely wrong 😂 I remember finding her videos easy to follow.
Involves a lot of pausing and rewinding but it just takes time.
So you start a project and it's like oh I know what a single crochet is but then you hit a double crochet and you think what the heck is that so you have to learn that stitch and then over time you just learn all the different stitches and then you look at a pattern and it doesn't look like jibberish anymore and soon you'll know what a SC BLO is 😉😂😂
Patience is key!3 -
@mytime6630 yep gloomy here too. Not as cold now but just.. grey
Does Trump come in to presidency today? I'm wondering what he's gonna say about TikTok despite it being banned yesterday in the US. I miss the content!2 -
Seems a few of us don't want to log if we've had a bad day, or it's the weekend. I haven't logged since Friday, and I'm going to take a few days off logging as I know it wouldn't be accurate.
I may have eaten too much cake at the weekend, but I did make the effort to get out of the house and walked both days. It was grey and cold, so warmed up yesterday by going out for a Sunday lunch on my own. Very peaceful.
I learned to crochet as a child. My mother was struggling to teach me as I was left handed, so I went to a neighbour who was also left handed and suddenly it all made sense! So if any of you are left handed try and find LH videos to watch, it will make it easier!
JFT Monday 20th
Walk
10 minutes proper knee exercises
Do 3 things off my list
(I have a huge to do list which I keep adding to!)
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Sun 19 Jan
Pre-log food 😊
Exercise - weather might be good enough for a walk ✅ walked 3 miles
No alcohol ✅
Drink 2 flasks of water ✅
Meet Fitbit hourly movement goal ✅
Meet Fitbit zone goal ✅
Meal plan/shopping list and housework in preparation for next weeks guests. ✅
Mon 20 Jan
Pre-log food
Exercise - rower
No alcohol
Drink 2 flasks of water
Meet Fitbit hourly movement goal
Meet Fitbit zone goal
Clean and tidy ready for guests
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I haven't logged for a few days. Friday was hubby's birthday and we went on a dinner cruise. Food was so so, no need to over eat it, but didn't log. Saturday was spin class, a funeral and we had friends over for chili and game night. Not really a bad food day, just didn't log. Sunday I didn't feel great, slept until 1:00pm, had breakfast, slept until 3:00pm, ran some errands for mom and had leftovers for dinner. Now it's Monday Funday...
My goal for the new year was to only allow myself an adult beverage or 2 if I worked out. That has been a disaster. On days we go out I have no time to workout. I need to make a weekly rolling average like Bex. I just picked up spin class every other Monday for the next 3 months. The regular teacher is an accountant and it's tax season. So if I teach Saturday's and Monday's then squeeze in one more day during the week, that's not a bad place to start.
Saturday's class had some new young participants, early 20s. I asked what kind of music they liked. "Nothing Old, something upbeat", I laughed and searched my play lists. I do have one from this decade, but it's country. Most everything else is "old" I mean "classic". I did tell them I'd have something for them next class. I didn't realize next class would be today! Tim but together a playlist for me. Now I just need to listen to it and put together a routine. Of course, I also have to work. May have to wing it this evening, I do have some ideas to make it fun, tough, but still fun. Honestly with the National Championship Football game tonight at 7:30pm, not sure how attendance will be for a 6:00 - 6:45 class.
JFT Monday
- Up with pup Sweet thing let me sleep until 5:30am (yay!)
- Work by 8:00
- Protein bar for breakfast
- Check in with MFP
- Work stuff
- Sneak in music review so at least I'm familiar with the songs. I don't listen to much Pop for the 2020's.
- Let dog out at lunch
- Meetings
- Shrink Appt. (haven't been in a while, she was on maternity leave, but things have been good)
- Spin
- Home
- Shower
- Watch football (at least the 1st half)
- Bed2 -
I learned to knit and crochet as a girl. My maternal grandma taught me to knit, and I still wear some of her handknit sweaters that she wore. Between a neighbor lady and a gf, I learned to crochet. My paternal gma gave me a book many years ago with basic & advanced instructions (with drawings to illustrate) and patterns for knitting, crocheting and other stitchery. I even bought myself a shuttle and taught myself to tat using that book. I haven't done much of anything crafty in years, maybe I should start again. Maybe after I consult the orthopedic surgeon for my finger & hand later next week.
Recap 1/19 Sunday ~ So cold I even skipped church this morning. Now in Extreme Cold Weather Alert until Wed. Most likely won't even reach 0(F) or -17.7C. Oh joy.
1) Make sausage spinach potato soup for supper ~ yum! / limit snacks & sweets ~ no snacks, 4 Hershey miniatures / log all food / net calories zero ~ around -270 / 80 oz. water ~ only 64
not horrible, actually better than recent days
2) Min. 5000 steps / other? lazy day
3) Top up heated birdbath (really evaporating with frigid, dry air) / wash dishes / call Mom
/ read / digital declutter / other? ta-da!
JFT 1/20 M ~ day 2 of Extreme Cold Weather Advisory & not going anywhere
1) Leftovers for supper / limit snacks & sweets / log all food / net calories zero / 80 oz. water
2) Min. 5000 / PT exercises
3) Launder bedding & fleece blankets / put away clean dishes / top up heated bird bath (daily task for now) / vacuum living room & staircase / cook potatoes for tomorrow's farmers breakfast / usual M garbage chores / read / digital declutter / other?
With frigid weather we're in, hubby and I treated ourselves to bacon and pancakes this morning. I'll use the leftover bacon for our farmers breakfast tomorrow (combo of eggs, bacon & potatoes). The dish always brings me good memories, as I grew up with Dad making it on the cookstove on many family camping trips. And hubby likes it, so that's a plus.
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
2025 Goals:1) Ultimate goal weight 150#... I'll be thrilled if I can get back down to 160# this year- Post weekly weigh-in on MFP for accountability. Saturday a.m. is my "official" weigh-in day, and I track daily on a separate app (for the visual). My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale.
- Take measurements & log on MFP every month end
- Try new recipes Repeat goal, and very pleased with last year.
January: 5 days x1wk; 4x1- 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 3x;
- In 2024 I logged 656.61 miles, or 1,056.74 km & completed yearly challenge 12.10.24 {finger laceration & 9 stitches 11.22.24 with only 10.36 mi to go... oops}
- 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 w/ arthritis}.
- I can earn $10 every month on my Medicare Advantage Plan with 10+ days of 5,000 steps:
Jan /
- Register for Bellin 10K race
- Register for Packers 5K
- Maybe Annual Bridge Walk on The Mighty Mac w/ siblings (1st time 2024)
- Register for Bellin Women's 5K
- Add other events??? [Of my past events, two that I loved ended with COVID, another is on parkway trails/hills that involve rocks, tree roots & steep climb at the end, too hard on my arthritic knees. Another is an evening event in January, but hubby is home evenings now that he's retired, so I'm less inclined, and another winter (mid-Feb.) event has been replaced in 2025 by another earlier in Feb. The winter ones can be hard on my knees because of frigid temps, plus footing can be an issue (snow/ice) and I no longer care to participate. Wow, that's 5 events I no longer do. Sad me. Upside is the cost savings, as entry fees are higher than ever.]
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 ~ Mom is nearly 88, Dad 90, and live 85 miles away
~ overnight visit 1.15-1.16 / talked w/ aunt (phone); played cribbage & chicken foot - Monthly contact with former colleagues & other friends, now that I'm retired
1.8.25 lunch planned with "real" ABC old-timers
My Word for the Year 2025: Judicious ~ I just like the way the word sounds, and the meaning is right for me: having or showing reason and good judgment in making decisions. I can apply this word in so many ways!1 -
Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 1/20/25 (today)✔️
1) No dessert ok today (last 1/18), 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). No candy corn.
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 1/18)
4) Don't weigh again until Monday, 1/20
5) No hard cheese ok today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/19). 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) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/16) 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)
9) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 1/17)
11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 1/17)
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 1/19)
14) No more than 600 calories at lunch.
15) No real butter today, unless in cooking(last 1/14), not even with turnips. Can have at restaurants.
16) No turkey patties ok today. (last 1/19)================== 4DW started =============
4DWs (4 Day Wins) are here, in a shared file:
Sample
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hrtqbsOInIWeA9sl8FLnEv-ignY21p8m/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=108259155343870939869&rtpof=true&sd=true
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Just for Today 1/20/25
No Alcohol ~
Water 64oz +
Track everything I eat and drink
Stay warm
Stay within calorie range
Health Journal Update
Charge Apple Watch
Self Care
Buy Birthday cards
Word for 2025 - Determination
ProgressJust for Today 1/19/25
Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
No Alcohol ~ ❌
Water 64oz +❌
Track everything I eat and drink❌
Stay warm✅
Stay within calorie range❌
Health Journal Update ❌
Charge Apple Watch✅
Self Care ✅
Just for Today 1/18/25
No Alcohol ~ ✅
Water 64oz +❌
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Update meal plan for the week ✅
Shop as needed for meal plan ✅
Stay within calorie range ✅
Health Journal Update ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Go for outside walk (30+ degrees) ✅
Just for Today 1/17/25
Limit Alcohol ~ dinner out with friends ❌ Could have done better but had a fun night
Water 64oz +❌ really...come on, mannn!
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Stay within calorie range ❌to be expected
Health Journal Update ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Add to the list of everything you've gained since semi-retirement (August 2024) ❌
Make Dr. Appointments ❌(move to next week)
Go for outside walk (40+ degrees) ✅
Just for Today 1/16/25
lots of red
No Alcohol ❌
** Bookclub Recovery **- 10,000 steps - Heavy duty housework today✅
- 1000 - 1200 calories ❌
- 100+ Protein ❌
- 64+ water ❌
Stay within calorie range ✅
Health Journal Update ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ❌
Add to the list of everything you've gained since semi-retirement (August 2024) ❌
Make Dr. Appointments❌
Just for Today 1/15/25
Limit Alcohol (book club meeting) ❌ ha!
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Stay within calorie range ❌
Health Journal Update ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Add to the list of everything you've gained since semi-retirement (August 2024) ❌
Just for Today 1/14/25
No Alcohol ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Stay within calorie range ✅
Health Journal Update ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Don't trust the scale!✅
Add to the list of everything you've gained since semi-retirement (August 2024) ❌
Pick a book for bookclub ✅
Just for Today 1/13/25
No Alcohol ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
** Weekend Recovery **- Go to the gym - Good solid workout! ✅
- 1000 - 1200 calories ❌ 1670- still good
- 100+ Protein ✅
- 50+ water ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Don't trust the scale! ✅
Add to the list of everything you've gained since semi-retirement (August 2024) ❌
Change batteries in window coverings ✅
Just for Today 1/12/25
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Health Journal Update ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Don't trust the scale! ✅
Be mindful at brunch ❌
Just for Today 1/11/25
No Alcohol ❌ forgot about the party.
Track everything I eat and drink
Health Journal Update ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Add to the list of everything you've gained since semi-retirement (August 2024) ❌
Don't trust the scale! ✅
Be mindful at the birthday party ✅
Change batteries in window coverings ❌
Just for Today 1/10/25
No Alcohol ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Health Journal Update ❌
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Practice Pomodoro Technique ❌
Add to the list of everything you've gained since semi-retirement (August 2024) ❌
Check Apple Fitness Challenge for the month ✅
Don't trust the scale! ✅
Change batteries in window coverings ❌
Just for Today 1/9/25
No Alchohol ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Health Journal Update ❌
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Practice Pomodoro Technique ✅
Add to the list of everything you've gained since semi-retirement (August 2024) ❌
Check Apple Fitness Challenge for the month ❌
Document recent movies watched✅
Just for Today 1/8/25 Almost 💯
Limit Alcohol ~ Husband's birthday ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Health Journal Update ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Choose "word" for 2025 by the end of January ✅
Practice Pomodoro Technique ✅
Add to the list of everything you've gained since semi-retirement (August 2024) ❌
Create 2025 calendar for iPad ✅
Just for Today 1/7/25
No Alcohol ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Health Journal Update ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Choose "word" for 2025 ❌
Practice Pomodoro Technique ✅
Add to the list of everything you've gained since semi-retirement (August 2024) ❌
Create 2025 calendar for iPad ❌
Just for Today 1/6/25
No Alcohol ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Choose "word" for 2025 ❌
Practice Pomodoro Technique ✅
Add to the list of everything you've gained since semi-retirement (August 2024) ❌
Just for Today 1/5/25
No Alcohol ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Health Journal Update ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Organize Christmas Stuff ✅
Take Christmas Tree down and put away decorations "neatly"✅
Choose "word" for 2025 ~ pondering Tenacity, Consistency and a few more
Practice Pomodoro Technique ✅ went over time several times
Just for Today 1/4/25
No Alcohol ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Health Journal Update ❌
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Organize Christmas Stuff ❌
Update Sweepstakes Text ✅
Choose "word" for 2025 ❌
Practice Pomodoro Technique ✅
Adding to list:
Walk outside min 10 min (new)✅
Just for Today 1/3/25
No Alcohol ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Health Journal Update ❌
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Use Kohls Cash ✅
Just for Today 1/2/25
No Alcohol ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Health Journal Update ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Just for Today 1/1/25
No Alcohol ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Health Journal Update ❌
Take body measurements ✅
Self Care ✅2 -
Hour commitment - After my yogurt, 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.2
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Very late, but still going to post my goals for today
I've been watching the inauguration.. but at the same time getting stuff done. Got the refrigerator and freezer cleaned, made some protein cookies, and now I'm sewing .It is super cold out!!
JFT, Monday, 1/20
1. log all food
2. concentrate on 8+ c water
3. plan days meals in advance
@itladyee -- I hope you don't mind me copying your format. I love how you keep each day... easy to look back on. At times when I get so discouraged... I think your way is nice to go back and look at how many good days you had! Hoping I get there there also.. as I've been struggling gettting back on track!
Word for the year 2025: Commitment. Do not give up. Even on the hard days... stay focused for the long term goals and lifestyle change I need to make.2025 GoalsSW: 216.4
GW: 175-180
1st GW: 200
SW January. 216.4. I am going to aim for a 4 pound weight loss each month.. this should be doable.
By putting this down.. modest goals.. yet attainable. It takes time.. I will not get to my goal weight by April or May.. but by the end of the year, I want to be proud of myself, and start 2026 in my best health I can be.
Feb: 212
March: 208
April: 204
May: 200
June: 196
July: 192 (my 74th birthday)
August: 188
Sept: 184
Oct: 180
Nov: 176
December: 172 -- What a feeling it will be at the end of the year to be at goal weight, and start 2026 in the best health I can be.2025 ProgressJFT, 1/19
1. log all food ❌
2. concentrate on water ❌
3. take the TIME to get on here and log my food.. it only takes a few minutes ❌
4. TAKE THE TIME to put my health first.. not just an instant to taste food. ❌
5. Use food as nourishment.. not comfort, etc. ❌
6. Ask myself... am I hungry, and just want to satisfy my cravings. If I am hungry.. wait 10 minutes.. then eat a yogurt, cottage cheese, fruit, protein shake.. something that is truly nourishing with protein.. not ice cream!!! ❌
7. get on here... remember my word for the year.. commitment!!!> ✅
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@mytime6630 ~ Feel free to copy my format. I"m trying to figure out how to summarize it for a month. I don't want to keep the details running longer than 30 days.
I have a habit tracker google sheet for my goals and recurring habits. I think I might create a monthly version of for JFT. If the field is blank, it wasn't a goal, if it's not blank a ❌ or a ✅ will show if I completed or not. But I don't know that I can put ❌ ✅ in google sheets...
I think I have another idea...stay tuned
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Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 1/20/25 (today)✔️
1) No dessert ok today (last 1/18), 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). No candy corn.✔️
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 1/18)✔️
4) Don't weigh again until Monday, 1/20✔️
5) No hard cheese ok today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/19). 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) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)✔️
7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/16) 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)✔️
9) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 1/17)✔️Didn't eat today.
11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 1/17)✔️Didn't eat today.
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 1/19)✔️
14) No more than 600 calories at lunch.✔️
15) No real butter today, unless in cooking(last 1/14), not even with turnips. Can have at restaurants.✔️
16) No turkey patties ok today. (last 1/19)✔️
JFT for 1/21/25 (tomorrow)✔️
1) No dessert ok today (last 1/18), 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). No candy corn.
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 1/18)
4) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 1/23
5) Hard cheese ok today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 1/19). 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) (a little in honey mustard ok)(last)
7) Nuts ok (22-30 g) or 12-14 in-the-shell nuts. (last 1/16) 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)
9) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 1/17)
11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 1/17)
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 1/19)
14) No more than 600 calories at lunch.
15) No real butter today, unless in cooking(last 1/14), but can have a little with turnips. Can have at restaurants.
16) Turkey patties ok today. (last 1/19)================== 4DW started =============
4DWs (4 Day Wins) are here, in a shared file:
Sample
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hrtqbsOInIWeA9sl8FLnEv-ignY21p8m/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=108259155343870939869&rtpof=true&sd=true
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JFT - Mon Jan 21
Log all food - 🙂
Drink 1L of water - ☹️
Move 20 Mins - 🙂
JFT - Tues Jan 22
Log all food
Drink 1L of water
Move 20 Mins
I didn’t post goals yesterday but I logged.
I am struggling to eat properly as well, and there is no exercise whatsoever!
I am trying to have more active days. Cleaning and puttering about.
Today I put in 4100 steps when carrying my phone. My average is 975, but I don’t carry my phone a lot and that is my only step counter.
I’ll try to catch up tomorrow evening. My evenings seem so short these days.
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Mon 20 Jan
Pre-log food ✅
Exercise - rower ❌
No alcohol ❌
Drink 2 flasks of water ❌
Meet Fitbit hourly movement goal ✅
Meet Fitbit zone goal ❌
Clean and tidy ready for guests ✅
Not one of my better days. I spent too long chasing dirt, didn’t make time for exercise then succumbed to temptation and had a glass of wine. Only 2 goals for today as I will be on the road for about 8 hours collecting friends from the airport.
Log food
No more than half a bottle of wine2 -
@cschmitz110515 I feel I should start doing some crafts again as well. I haven't done anything for years, and yet when I was younger I was always knitting , crocheting and sewing. None of today's modern technology to occupy us back then! And it was a cheaper way to get new clothes, now it is cheaper to buy something mass produced than to buy the materials required to make something.littleblackskirt wrote: »
JFT Monday 20th
Walk ✅ felt more stiff and sore
10 minutes proper knee exercises ❌ only 5 minutes
Do 3 things off my list ✅
(I have a huge to do list which I keep adding to!)
JFT Tuesday 21st
Walk
10 Minutes proper knees exercises
Do 3 things off my list
Take things to dump
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