Just for Today.... ONE DAY AT A TIME... Daily commitment for 2025
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PackerFanInGB wrote: »
Just For Today
1. 24 hour plan & assess
2. 64 oz water
3. Paperwork / bills / admin tasks
4. 30 minutes sewing room
5. Bake something for Tim. Pumpkin bread for Shauna.
6. Rest & read. Crochet videos? Knitting tutorials?
7. Early to bed. Bedtime routine (SA, Bible App, JM, DO, gratitude journal).
Happy Thursday! It’s still -0° temps here, so another day hunkering down inside, but at least it is sunny with blue skies! Our dog is really missing her walks in the morning but it is just too cold 🥶
Tim and DIL are both asking me to bake, so that’s on plan for today. Also spending some time decluttering sewing room. Need to get some movement in. I’m gaining weight, and I know it’s from sitting and emotional eating and not moving enough. Time to stop treating food as entertainment and find other ways to deal with emotions and boredom. Period! Good Lord!
@Bex953172 I hope all went well with Marley’s appointment!
Just For Today
1. 24 hour plan & assess
2. 64 oz water
3. Gather tax documents
4. Paperwork / bills / admin tasks
5. 30 minutes sewing room. #2025DeclutterChallenge. Complete one block of Terry’s quilt. 15 minutes sorting scraps.
6. Bake cake for Tim. Pumpkin bread for Shauna.
7. Wrestling meet today?
8. Start first novel in series. Crochet videos? Knitting tutorials?
9. Early to bed
2025 will be a year of healing and strengthening.
WOTY: Health.
Remember….food is for fueling your body, not for entertainment.
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PackerFanInGB wrote: »PackerFanInGB wrote: »
Just For Today
1. 24 hour plan & assess
2. 64 oz water
3. Paperwork / bills / admin tasks
4. 30 minutes sewing room
5. Bake something for Tim. Pumpkin bread for Shauna.
6. Rest & read. Crochet videos? Knitting tutorials?
7. Early to bed. Bedtime routine (SA, Bible App, JM, DO, gratitude journal).
Happy Thursday! It’s still -0° temps here, so another day hunkering down inside, but at least it is sunny with blue skies! Our dog is really missing her walks in the morning but it is just too cold 🥶
Tim and DIL are both asking me to bake, so that’s on plan for today. Also spending some time decluttering sewing room. Need to get some movement in. I’m gaining weight, and I know it’s from sitting and emotional eating and not moving enough. Time to stop treating food as entertainment and find other ways to deal with emotions and boredom. Period! Good Lord!
@Bex953172 I hope all went well with Marley’s appointment!
Just For Today
1. 24 hour plan & assess
2. 64 oz water
3. Gather tax documents
4. Paperwork / bills / admin tasks
5. 30 minutes sewing room. #2025DeclutterChallenge. Complete one block of Terry’s quilt. 15 minutes sorting scraps.
6. Bake cake for Tim. Pumpkin bread for Shauna.
7. Wrestling meet today?
8. Start first novel in series. Crochet videos? Knitting tutorials?
9. Early to bed
2025 will be a year of healing and strengthening.
WOTY: Health.
Remember….food is for fueling your body, not for entertainment.
Yes it did thanks!
Well at least I think it did. I couldn't go in with her for any part of it. Not even the practice tests.
The odd thing about the test is that there's no right or wrong in the test. She said she had to wear a camera on her head and click a button every time 3 circles appeared on the screen. Incredibly boring stuff according to her 😂.
But by essentially failing the test or not clicking every time she then "passes" for ADHD.
And the camera shows how much she looks around or is distracted etc
But now apparently all the info goes back to a pediatrician and then they will get in touch with me. Then my stupid head didn't ask how long that might take. I never ask the most important questions!!
And then the cherry on top is when we had to go back in 5 mins after she was done because we both forgot her coat. 😂
Hope we get the diagnosis, then we can start getting her extra support and it's just one big thing ticked off..this has been nearly a year long process.3 -
Oh and I failed my goals today.
The plan was to eat well today and instead I made chocolate muffins.
There's always tomorrow.
But I need to start logging the good bad and ugly. Not just the good.
If I don't... Someone tell me off. Anyone tell me off 😂4 -
Hour commitment - After my cocoa, I won't eat again until tomorrow.
I'll be gone for 3 days, so I won't be doing JFT, but will do hour commitments as needed.2 -
JFT Friday - no treats after dinner!
1. Stretch. Crossfit at Y. Duo.
2. Print Monkey's Paw & staple. Print cryptograms. Publish websites.
3. Planning: Intro calls. Revise lesson plans. Write back! Print "Spot the Bot" outline. Input J1. Input Capitalize I.
4. ELA 1: Membean Practice. LATE FORM - Which grade is lowest in PS? Fill out late form; indicate re-assessment / turn in. Revise intro survey / finish (sentences!!!). Membean quiz.
5. ML: Figure-It-Out Friday. ROL "Monkey's Paw" with Spooky Flashlight. Cut out tangrams if there's extra time.
6. ELA 2: Membean Practice. LATE FORM - Which grade is lowest in PS? Fill out late form; indicate re-assessment / turn in. Revise intro survey / finish (sentences!!!). Membean quiz.
7. Check on book suggestions; email list to self.
8. Evening: Breathe! Watch Ghosts? Dinner: IDK. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! Update JFT.
9. Bedtime: Gratitude journal. Duo. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth.
10. Goals for this week: Meeting all my evening commitments; reviewing my workshop outline.
11. Upcoming: Need to write blog posts AND VIDEO SCRIPTS. Figure out how to pull music from cassette to digital file. Gounod from tape to digital file. Organize home repair needs list. Ask eye doctor about glasses. CXL Ooma. Next trip to used bookstore when? Write common/proper nouns script.
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
End of 2024: 224.2
Today: 225.0
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. Why can’t I sleep better? Therapy Mon Jan 27 4P. Dentist May 14 11A. Massage Feb 10 6P. 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? Update list from plan book.
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: Mastery. Trying not to despise myself. I know what I need to do. It just doesn't happen.2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence. 2022 WFTY: Focus. 2023 WFTY: Priorities. 2024 WFTY: Sustainable.3 -
@clicketykeys I know the feeling of *I know what I need to do, it just doesn't happen*. I think so many of us do, and that's our struggle. (((Hugs))) to you!
Recap 1/23 R ~ Had light snow fall overnight, not much but at least the ground is white, so much nicer than looking at dormant grass all winter. Temps will be stuck in teens for several days, wind chills not fun, but at least the sun is shining!
1) Make chili for supper ~ late afternoon change of plans & hubby & I went out to dinner (first time in months LOL) at Olive Garden... didn't do too bad, ordered lighter fare & took some home, but did eat 2 breadsticks / limit sweets & snacks ~ unfortunately I wasn't very *judicious* (my WOY), succumbed to temptation & snacked on peanut M&Ms / log all food ~ best guess, even the M&Ms / net calories zero
not even close... oops / 80 oz. water ~ 64
2) Min. 5000 steps
/ other? 
I had wanted to go with hubby & dog for walk around neighborhood, but wind was very gusty & chill was too cold, sad me
3) Put away clean dishes / fold & put away line-dried laundry / early check-in for orthopedic consult next week / call Mom
/ read / digital declutter / declutter something upstairs ~ yay I started on bedroom piles! / other? found my bday card stash & organized for 8 upcoming bdays ta-da!
JFT 1/24 F ~ Sunny & wind chill still below zero when I let dog out this a.m. Sure wish the wind would lay.
1) Leftovers / limit snacks & sweets / log all food / net calories zero / 80 oz. water
2) Min. 5000 steps / other?
3) Wash dishes / prep at least 4 bday cards / declutter 15 min. upstairs / 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; 1x1- 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;
- 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
~ visit along with hubby & family for Mom's 88th bday 1.31 - 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 -
PackerFanInGB wrote: »
Just For Today
1. 24 hour plan & assess 😊
2. 64 oz water. 🥸. 16 oz short
3. Gather tax documents. 🫤. Got started. Continue on Friday.
4. Paperwork / bills / admin tasks. 🫤 Got started. Continue on Friday.
5. 30 minutes sewing room. #2025DeclutterChallenge. Complete one block of Terry’s quilt. 15 minutes sorting scraps. 🥸
6. Bake cake for Tim. Pumpkin bread for Shauna. 🙂
7. Wrestling meet today? 🙂 Cancelled
8. Start first novel in series. Crochet videos? Knitting tutorials? 🥸 watched quilting videos instead
9. Early to bed. 😊
Good morning! Feeling much better today, so I have lots of to-do’s since I spent so much time sitting on my *kitten* this week! ☺️ I’m don’t expect to get them all done but at least I have a list to work from. Beautiful blue skies today but still have a wind chill temp of -2°. Husband took dog for walk around the block but it was a quick one.
I’m in the mood to bake so that’s not very conducive to losing weight but my husband will be happy to have breads and cake I. The house. 😉😬
Have a great day everyone!
Just For Today
1. 24 hour plan & assess.
2. 64 oz water.
3. Finish gathering tax documents.
4. Paperwork / bills / admin tasks. Finish up. Look at February’s unexpected expenses also.
5. 30 minutes sewing room. #2025DeclutterChallenge. Complete one block of Terry’s quilt. 15 minutes sorting scraps.
6. Bake cake for Tim. Maybe banana bread too?
7. Basketball game today.
8. Start first novel in series. Crochet videos? Knitting tutorials?
9. Gather health insurance documents. Get ready for appointment with K.
10. Find compression sleeves and get Rx info from Lymphediva’s.
11. Birthday cards & gifts.
2025 will be a year of healing and strengthening.
WOTY: Health.
Remember….food is for fueling your body, not for entertainment.
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Hey ya'll , its been a hot minute since I visited out here.. I am sorry I disappeared . Its just been busy and honestly my social media time was getting a bit out of control so I scaled back. Lets face it, there are only so many hours in a day and the free time I do have I am trying to get my workouts in , log my food and deal with all the other day to day things.
I still pop out here and skim through some of your posts here and there but you all are busy busy with lots of stuff going on! I miss all the active conversation out here so I will continue to drop in here and there if that's ok.
For me I have just focused ALOT on my continued fitness and weight loss goals. I might say its pretty much all consuming in a way and I have had to continually adapt and tweak things to keep progress going in right direction. I swear my body wants to be 200+ lbs so I feel like I fight it every day and there have been weeks like this past week where my energy and motivation bottom out and I STRUGGLE..
This journey has not been easy .
I continue to be on GLP's and have dipped my toes into some biohacking which has helped in some ways but it's a learning process. I feel like I have to work really hard for every damn little 0.5 lb I lose. Since I started this journey in May 2024, I have lost 32 lbs. I have another 20 to go to be where I want to be. Then I have to figure out how to maintain it. My hormones are a huge contributing factor, and I am still working through getting all that balanced with my doc but again, its a process.
I stalled in my weight loss for all of Nov/Dec which was very maddening. This month I have started dropping again ,and down about 5 lbs since last month. Even being on GLP's its not always magic. Not everything works the same for everyone. Some people are super responders and lose 40 lbs in 3-6 months. I am clearly not. I get annoyed at all the negative hype out there that these medications are 'cheating'.. and dangerous long term. Its just not true. If you do it the way your supposed to , its not cheating and its not dangerous for the majority of the people on them. There are some people out there using these meds as vanity medication , in order to lose 10-15 lbs so they can look good in their bikinis for the upcoming beach vacation.. but whatever.. to each their own I guess.
For me these medications are the best thing I have ever done for myself. I am in several reddit groups with story after story of amazing life /health changes for people. Its not just weight loss either. The medications have many additional benefits ( and more being researched all the time) that sometimes get lost in all the negative scare mongering info out there. I think the medical community is on the verge of changing the obesity epidemic with these medications.
ok enough about all that.
MY JFT goals are generally always the same:
Drink 80+ ounces of water daily
Get 10K + steps daily
Weight train ( 3 days a week)
Eat good food with focus on protein of 115-120 g per day
When the sugar cravings come in, pause, think, breathe and make a different choice (think long term health benefits)
Calorie goals 1600-1700 daily
Get out and get some fresh air and sunshine(when it actually shines) to help with the winter blues.
Stay healthy out there and thanks for reading my ramblings.
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Ok .. remember my word for 2025.. Commitment!! Why is it so hard to do this everyday! I know better... and, @clickeykeys.. I know exactly what you mean!! It is so hard to change habits.. I know what I should be eating to feel better. I know what I should avoid to not gain weight. I know what I need to do to make the cravings stop (just stop eating that junk food!). But boy.. saying it is one thing. actually doing it is another thing.
Our daughter moved back to her apartment last nite.. so now I have zero excuse to buy ice cream (other than for myself). So.. I start another day, with good intentions!
JFT, Saturday, 1/25
1. log all food.
2. keep calories under 1500
3. go to the gym. already done that!! This part I have down!
4. clean house
5. take daughter to gym this afternoon so she can swim
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.
217. 5. 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 Progressthurs, friday.. did not post! ❌[/quote]
JFT, Wed, 1/22
1. log all food❌
2. concentrate on 8+ c water❌
3. keep calories below 1500 ❌
4. go to gym ✅
JFT, Tues, 1/21
1. log all food. be aware ✅
2. keep calories under 1500 ✅
3. concentrate on 8+ c water ]✅
JFT, Monday, 1/20
3. log all food ✅
4. concentrate on 8+ c water ✅
5. plan days meals in advance ✅
JFT, 1/19
3. log all food ❌
4. concentrate on water ❌
5. take the TIME to get on here and log my food.. it only takes a few minutes ❌
6. TAKE THE TIME to put my health first.. not just an instant to taste food. ❌
7. Use food as nourishment.. not comfort, etc. ❌
8. 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!!! ❌
9. get on here... remember my word for the year.. commitment!!!> ✅
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@Happydonkey76 Welcome back, and thanks for the info. Stuff I really know nothing about.
Recap 1/24 F ~ Sunny & wind chill still below zero when I let dog out this a.m. Sure wish the wind would lay.
1) Leftovers ~ switched plans again, made chili / limit snacks & sweets ~ some veggie straws, peanut M&Ms (weighed) & few hershey kisses (from hubby so how could I say no LOL) / log all food ~ yes / net calories zero ~ red 371 *sigh* / 80 oz. water ~ yes
2) Min. 5000 steps 4500 / other?
3) Wash dishes / prep at least 4 bday cards / declutter 15 min. upstairs / read / digital declutter / other? topped up heated bird bath, reviewed recipes & worked on grocery list ta-da!
JFT 1/25 Sat. ~ Sunny again, wind not as bad and temps around 32F, almost a heat wave LOL
1) Olive Garden lunch entree recently purchased for supper / limit snacks & sweets / log all food / net calories zero / 80 oz. water
2) Min. 7500 steps / finally walk dog around neighborhood
3) More declutter, digital and/or physical / read / 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; 1x1- 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;
- 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
~ visit along with hubby & family for Mom's 88th bday 1.31 - 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 -
@HappyDonkey75 Welcome back. And no one should ever have to apologize or explain being on medications to get healthy. My good friend, who is diabetic, has lost 80 pounds on these medications.. but.. she also has to eat right. She eats a lot of protein... watches what she eats, etc. I have to admit I have been tempted to go on these also... but at my age, and since I do not have diabetes, my blood work is all within normal range, my cholesterol is all within normal range.. I am trying to lose the weight by my eating.. which I have to admit is hard. But.... no matter what... getting healthy, however a person does it.. is great.
And... we are happy to see you back! And you are so right.. it is an every day struggle! But... one day at a time.. righ!
@PackerFanInGB -- baking sounds like fun on a cold winter day!!! And when we bake from scratch.. its very healthy, right!!! And glad you are feeling better after your treatments!
@Bex95317 -- ha.. how can anyone tell you off when its so hard for all of us!! But.. were all still here! And your chocolate muffins sound good! You guys are getting me in the mood to bake.. which I love, but I end up eating all of it. Hubby is not into sweets much!0 -
Just for Today 1/25/25 -
No Alcohol ~
Water 64oz +
Stay within calorie range
Track everything I eat and drink (Wont be much)
Drink plenty of fluids (Gatorade diluted)
Rest
Goal: Well enough to watch NFL games tomorrow.
Place a Walmart delivery order
One of the other "joys" of being a grandparent!!! Sharing!!
Both DH and I are sick, stomach virus, and it's not pretty. I just finally got to a point of being able to sit upright for any amount of time!!
We visited the grandkids on Thursday, and then on Thursday evening, we got a message that Julian (the 4-year-old was throwing up). We both felt okay yesterday, but overnight, it hit us!
My husband seems a little worse off than I am as he can't keep anything down. Hopefully, he's better now.
We were supposed to go out tonight with some new friends but that's not happening. I'm hearing recovery is 1 to 3 days....
Stay well everyone!
@pridesabtch ~ I'm glad the shutdown didn't affect your plant. It's never a good thing to have to let people go. I've experienced it and feel for the people that go through it.
Word for 2025 - Determination
ProgressJust for Today 1/24/25 - Skipped
Move plant location ✅
Just for Today 1/23/25
No Alcohol ~ ✅
Water 64oz +✅
Stay within calorie range ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Health Journal Update ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Buy Birthday cards✅
Continue Mental Reset ✅
Limit snacks ~ even if they do fit in the calorie range ✅
Establish the Power 5 - 5 things I MUST do everyday ❌
Add to the list of everything you've gained since semi-retirement (August 2024) ❌
Just for Today 1/22/25
No Alcohol ~ ✅
Water 64oz +❌
Stay within calorie range✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Health Journal Update ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Buy Birthday cards ✅
Mental Reset ~ having a tough week.... ✅
Unpack 2 boxes ✅ actually 5 boxes!!!
Limit snacks ~ even if they do fit in the calorie range ✅ none!
Establish the Power 5 - 5 things I MUST do everyday ❌
Just for Today 1/21/25
Another 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 ~ ❌
Buy Birthday cards~ ❌
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❌
Just 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 ✅
January Summary1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9
No Alcohol ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
Limit Alcohol ~ Husband's birthday ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
Health Journal Update ❌✅❌✅✅✅❌
Take body measurements ✅
Self Care ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
Use Kohls Cash ✅
Organize Christmas Stuff ❌✅
Take Christmas Tree down and put away decorations "neatly"✅
Choose "word" for 2025 ~ pondering Tenacity, Consistency and a few more❌❌❌
Choose "word" for 2025 by the end of January ✅
Update Sweepstakes Text ✅
Choose "word" for 2025 ❌
Practice Pomodoro Technique ✅✅ ✅✅✅✅
Walk outside min 10 min (new)✅
Add to the list of everything you've gained since semi-retirement (August 2024) ❌❌❌❌
Create 2025 calendar for iPad ❌✅
Check Apple Fitness Challenge for the month ❌
Document recent movies watched✅1 -
HappyDonkey75 wrote: »Hey ya'll , its been a hot minute since I visited out here.. I am sorry I disappeared . Its just been busy and honestly my social media time was getting a bit out of control so I scaled back. Lets face it, there are only so many hours in a day and the free time I do have I am trying to get my workouts in , log my food and deal with all the other day to day things.
I still pop out here and skim through some of your posts here and there but you all are busy busy with lots of stuff going on! I miss all the active conversation out here so I will continue to drop in here and there if that's ok.
For me I have just focused ALOT on my continued fitness and weight loss goals. I might say its pretty much all consuming in a way and I have had to continually adapt and tweak things to keep progress going in right direction. I swear my body wants to be 200+ lbs so I feel like I fight it every day and there have been weeks like this past week where my energy and motivation bottom out and I STRUGGLE..
This journey has not been easy .
I continue to be on GLP's and have dipped my toes into some biohacking which has helped in some ways but it's a learning process. I feel like I have to work really hard for every damn little 0.5 lb I lose. Since I started this journey in May 2024, I have lost 32 lbs. I have another 20 to go to be where I want to be. Then I have to figure out how to maintain it. My hormones are a huge contributing factor, and I am still working through getting all that balanced with my doc but again, its a process.
I stalled in my weight loss for all of Nov/Dec which was very maddening. This month I have started dropping again ,and down about 5 lbs since last month. Even being on GLP's its not always magic. Not everything works the same for everyone. Some people are super responders and lose 40 lbs in 3-6 months. I am clearly not. I get annoyed at all the negative hype out there that these medications are 'cheating'.. and dangerous long term. Its just not true. If you do it the way your supposed to , its not cheating and its not dangerous for the majority of the people on them. There are some people out there using these meds as vanity medication , in order to lose 10-15 lbs so they can look good in their bikinis for the upcoming beach vacation.. but whatever.. to each their own I guess.
For me these medications are the best thing I have ever done for myself. I am in several reddit groups with story after story of amazing life /health changes for people. Its not just weight loss either. The medications have many additional benefits ( and more being researched all the time) that sometimes get lost in all the negative scare mongering info out there. I think the medical community is on the verge of changing the obesity epidemic with these medications.
ok enough about all that.
MY JFT goals are generally always the same:
Drink 80+ ounces of water daily
Get 10K + steps daily
Weight train ( 3 days a week)
Eat good food with focus on protein of 115-120 g per day
When the sugar cravings come in, pause, think, breathe and make a different choice (think long term health benefits)
Calorie goals 1600-1700 daily
Get out and get some fresh air and sunshine(when it actually shines) to help with the winter blues.
Stay healthy out there and thanks for reading my ramblings.
Glad to see you back!
And you don't have to apologise for not being here. Feel like I'm the queen of disappearing and coming back I've done it that many times! 😂
Like you say, life gets busy and it can get busy quick!
I also feel the same as you, feel like I'm stuck at this "forever weight" ive been around 170lb for the last 3 years. No more no less.
And thanks for the insight on the weight loss drugs. I must say I hadn't done any research about them and believed the horror stories so thanks for the new perspective on them!1 -
Yesterday I did considerably better than the other days. I was still over but only by about 40ish calories rather than 200.
Couldn't figure out why it was so hard to meet the goals so I checked my diary.
Cheese is an issue 😂 and also the wrap that I have for lunches is 190 calories by itself, with no filling.
So I'm gonna find something lower calorie for lunches. Which is annoying because I eat what I'm in the mood for.
I want something warm at lunch but also something quick. The wraps I make are so quick, just ham, cheese and tomato and then I fold it in quarters and then toast it in a pan until it's crispy and cheese has melted.
Might go back to mini platters. These are always a life saver when I fancy different things that don't go together. Marley had one the other day because she couldn't pick what she wanted..she wanted boiled eggs, but she also wanted pickles and grapes. So I just did a small plate up what she asked and she could just pick at it 😂
She looked a bit baffled at first I til I assured her it's okay to eat things like that for lunch, I said it still counts as lunch, it doesn't have to be a sandwich/pasta or soup etc
She was dead happy with it anyway 😂
Anyway now I'm just rambling.
Gonna try keep it up and try be in the green today!!
Got 500 calories to claim back for the week but not gonna kill myself to do it.
TOTM started today so gotta keep my mood in high spirits best I can so I don't turn into a monster 💀😂1 -
Thanks all for the warm welcome back. You are all so supportive.
Had a beautiful hike yesterday in the sunshine, a cold 19 degrees but sunny and me and dog needed to get out..I have been like a hermit in the house. Today is supposed to be another beautiful day so maybe a round two. I need to work on getting my office organized and cleaned up. Its turned into the catch all room.
yesterday seemed like it was a day of things breaking. The back door locking mechanism is broken. We have the new assembly but have to wait to get it rekeyed Monday. Then the dryer stopped working . Was able to determine its the door switch, also fixable and the part is ordered. Then , the frost free hydrant froze. This is the most concerning as we need it for filling water tanks for the animals. The hubby is going to try to fix today but we may need to replace some of the components. We have another hydrant nearby, but it will make filling water tanks a bit harder because it will require us we have to drag more hose since its further way from the livestock tanks. I hate draining hoses in the winter. its such a hassle .Hopefully its a quick fix and we can be up and running
They say things happen in three's so lets hope we are done with broken things..
JFT
Water , water , water
Protein goal
Get more greens
Office organization
Have a great Sunday everyone
2 -
Just for Today 1/26/25 -
No Alcohol ~
Water 64oz +
Stay within calorie range
Track everything I eat and drink (Wont be much)
Drink plenty of fluids (Gatorade diluted)
Rest
Watch NFL games tomorrow.
Wish Stepdaughter a Happy Birthday
Word for 2025 - Determination
ProgressJust for Today 1/25/25 -
No Alcohol ~ ✅
Water 64oz + ✅
Stay within calorie range ✅way under
Track everything I eat and drink (Wont be much) ✅
Drink plenty of fluids (Gatorade diluted) ✅
Rest ✅
Goal: Well enough to watch NFL games tomorrow. ✅
Place a Walmart delivery order ✅
Just for Today 1/24/25 - Skipped
Move plant location ✅
Just for Today 1/23/25
No Alcohol ~ ✅
Water 64oz +✅
Stay within calorie range ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Health Journal Update ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Buy Birthday cards✅
Continue Mental Reset ✅
Limit snacks ~ even if they do fit in the calorie range ✅
Establish the Power 5 - 5 things I MUST do everyday ❌
Add to the list of everything you've gained since semi-retirement (August 2024) ❌
Just for Today 1/22/25
No Alcohol ~ ✅
Water 64oz +❌
Stay within calorie range✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Health Journal Update ✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅
Self Care ✅
Buy Birthday cards ✅
Mental Reset ~ having a tough week.... ✅
Unpack 2 boxes ✅ actually 5 boxes!!!
Limit snacks ~ even if they do fit in the calorie range ✅ none!
Establish the Power 5 - 5 things I MUST do everyday ❌
Just for Today 1/21/25
Another 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 ~ ❌
Buy Birthday cards~ ❌
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❌
Just 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 ✅
January Summary1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9
No Alcohol ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
Limit Alcohol ~ Husband's birthday ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
Health Journal Update ❌✅❌✅✅✅❌
Take body measurements ✅
Self Care ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
Charge Apple Watch ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
Use Kohls Cash ✅
Organize Christmas Stuff ❌✅
Take Christmas Tree down and put away decorations "neatly"✅
Choose "word" for 2025 ~ pondering Tenacity, Consistency and a few more❌❌❌
Choose "word" for 2025 by the end of January ✅
Update Sweepstakes Text ✅
Choose "word" for 2025 ❌
Practice Pomodoro Technique ✅✅ ✅✅✅✅
Walk outside min 10 min (new)✅
Add to the list of everything you've gained since semi-retirement (August 2024) ❌❌❌❌
Create 2025 calendar for iPad ❌✅
Check Apple Fitness Challenge for the month ❌
Document recent movies watched✅1 -
Hour commitment - ate breakfast to fuel my skiing this morning, Niw I won’t eat again until after a couple of runs or so.1
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Recap 1/25 Sat. ~ Sunny again, wind not as bad and temps around 32F, almost a heat wave LOL
1) Olive Garden lunch entree recently purchased for supper / limit snacks & sweets ~ apple, popcorn on stovetop, 3 Hershey minis / log all food / net calories zero ~ red again / 80 oz. water ~ yes need to get net cals under better control, would help if I got more activity, but really acting like a slug in this weather this winter... ack!
2) Min. 7500 steps ~ 8350 / finally walk dog around neighborhood Yay! Hubby and I took dog around neighborhood, chatted with neighbor returning from her jog, remarked how temp was so much better at freezing LOL. 1.05 mi happy dog & happy me
3) More declutter, digital and/or physical ~ both = yay! / read / other? scrubbed & refilled heated bird bath, refilled 4 of the birdfeeders (before gusty winds started again yay), registered in 2 challenges on walking app for more incentive, learned of NFL Draft Day 5K in April & set reminder to register ta-da!
JFT 1/26 Sunday ~ Another sunny day, but temp dropped again & wind chill is low teens. Sigh.
1) Choir sang 7:45 & 9 services (run-thru 7:20)
2) On way home: find entrance to Sports Medicine & Orthopedics Center (only blocks from church) for Th appt / P.O. to mail bday card to FL
3) Supper? / limit snacks & sweets / log all food / net calories zero / 80 oz. water
4) Min. 5000 steps / other? winter layers and walk?
5) Wash dishes / finish meal plan & grocery list / some type of declutter / read / 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; 2x1; 1x1- 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;
- 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
~ visit along with hubby & family for Mom's 88th bday 1.31 - 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!0 -
JFT Monday - no treats after dinner!
1. Stretch. Crossfit at Y. Duo.
2. Print Monkey's Paw & staple. Publish websites.
3. Planning: Intro calls. Revise lesson plans. Write back! Print "Spot the Bot" outline. Input J1. Input Capitalize I. Reply to emails & enter. Draft sub plans. Call dr to reschedule appointment.
4. ELA 1: Membean Practice. Characterization lesson; define "personality descriptors" and have students make list. J02. Revise intro survey / finish (sentences!!!). Membean quiz makeups Wed during club. Test Friday!
5. ML: Myster Monday. ROL "Monkey's Paw" with Spooky Flashlight. Cut out tangrams if there's extra time.
6. ELA 2: Membean Practice. Characterization lesson; define "personality descriptors" and have students make list. J02. Revise intro survey / finish (sentences!!!). Membean quiz makeups Wed during club. Test Friday!
7. Switch library book. Therapy. Groceries!
8. Evening: Zoom call. Dinner: Shrimp bowls. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! Update JFT.
9. Bedtime: Gratitude journal. Duo. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth.
10. Goals for this week: Meeting all my evening commitments; reviewing my workshop outline.
11. Upcoming: Need to write blog posts AND VIDEO SCRIPTS. Figure out how to pull music from cassette to digital file. Gounod from tape to digital file. Organize home repair needs list. Ask eye doctor about glasses. CXL Ooma. Next trip to used bookstore when? Write common/proper nouns script. Type J01 Tuesday!
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
End of 2024: 224.2
Today: 223.4
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. Why can’t I sleep better? Therapy Mon Jan 27 4P. Dentist May 14 11A. Massage Feb 10 6P. 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? Update list from plan book.
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: Mastery. Perpetually frustrated of late.2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence. 2022 WFTY: Focus. 2023 WFTY: Priorities. 2024 WFTY: Sustainable.1 -
JFT - Mon Jan 27
Log all food
Drink 1L of water
Move 20 minutes
@bex953172 - I like mini platters too, your wrap sounds pretty good too.
@happydonkey75 - Are you in the Northern States or the Southern where you don’t get this cold?
@cschmitz110515 - I’m being a slug this Winter too.
I fell off for a couple of days. I was at all day meetings on Thursday and Friday. Michaela ended up coming for the whole weekend. She convinced me snack and watch movies way too often. 😂
This is her wearing her new “sunnies” today. She said they make her look
fancy.
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JFT for 1/27/25 (tomorrow)✔️
1) No dessert 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. None of the bakery stuff.
3) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last)
4) Don't weigh again until Monday, 1/27
5) Hard cheese ok today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last). 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) 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)
11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last)
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)
14) Can be flexible with lunch due to workers here.
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)
Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow. Can still have my dose of metamusal.================== 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=true0 -
Oh man, yesterday was awful food wise. First day of my period though, was having a rough time of it so Ash got us some bits to cheer me up, which did work, I felt much better after some chocolate and some treats. I did have a healthy breakfast/lunch and dinner though. I'm gonna make an attempt to log what I've had to stay accountable but I doubt it will be good.
Hitting the gym today. Or atleast I'm gonna try
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I had every intention of starting afresh this Monday morning after a few days offline, but was requested to do emergency childcare early this morning as the school has not reopened after the storm we had on Friday. So I got distracted with that. I had no electricity for quite a while so normal eating plans were out the window.
I don't feel great today, have issues with my neck and quite a headache, and it's raining, so a day inside. It's already mid afternoon but will post anyway.
JFT Monday 27th
Eat proper evening meal with veg
No evening snacking
Knee exercises
WOTY Health
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Rather uneventful weekend. Taught spin Saturday, but only 1 person showed for class. It was actually nice because it was her first time and I could base the class on her needs and teach her as we went. The I went to mom's to have her new dryer delivered, which was a bit of a fiasco but I'll fix it today. Other than that we kind of just stayed home, napped, played with the pup and watched football. Tim cooked a lovely dinner last night. Roasted a chicken, made some fancy potatoes, a yummy gravy and some green beans. It was very good and I ate a good portion size of the foods though I may have gone a tad heavy on the gravy.
Friday we took the puppy for his training evaluation. It went really well. He starts training a week from today. I'll miss the little critter, but look forward to him being more mindful.
JFT Monday
- Work by 8:00
sort of, I took my morning meeting in the parking lot, lol
- Call Big Sandy Furniture about mom's dryer
- Log food
- Stay green
- Let pups out at lunch
- Meetings
- Home by 4:30
- Dinner in
- no alcohol
- shower
- bed by 10:00
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more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 1/27/25 (today)✔️
1) No dessert 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. None of the bakery stuff.
3) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last)
4) Don't weigh again until Monday, 1/27
5) Hard cheese ok today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last). 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) 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)
11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last)
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)
14) Can be flexible with lunch due to workers here.
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)
Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.================== 4DW started =============
4DWs (4 Day Wins) are here, in a shared file:
Sample
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hrtqbsOInIWeA9sl8FLnEv-ignY21p8m/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=108259155343870939869&rtpof=true&sd=true
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