Just for Today.... ONE DAY AT A TIME... Daily commitment for 2025
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Change to JFT - going to have dinner out with DH. Can have dessert too if we decide to!3
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Hour commitment - I won’t eat again until tomorrow.1
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Had a good day today.. drank a lot of water!
Now... repeat this tomorrow!!
JFT, Sunday, 2/9
1. log all food
2. concentrate on 8+ water
3. start the morning off with a large glass of water
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.
221. 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; actual weigh in
214. 6. My first week I did great.. had my weight down to 210. Past 3 weeks really slipping. Note to myself.. get back on track!! Be happy with myself next july or better yet, next november.
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 ProgressFeb 2,3,4,5,6,7❌ Did not even log anything!
JFT, Feb 1
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3. log all food✅
2.stay within 1500 cal❌ -- more like over 2000!!
5. 8+ cups water❌
6. gym or walk❌
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Saturday goals recap
Log food ✅
Drink at least 1 flask of water ✅
No alcohol ✅
Meet Fitbit activity goals ✅
Exercise - another nice sunny day for a walk. ✅
Trend weight to head downwards ✅
Sunday goals
Log food
Drink at least 1 flask of water
No alcohol
Meet Fitbit activity goals
Exercise - another nice sunny day for a walk, sun is predicted for at least a week.
Trend weight to head downwards2 -
Yesterday was a disaster in the food department big time.
I don't know what happened other than my day started out with breakfast with friends, which included a veggie omelet, 2 pieces of toast and a large helping of hashbrowns. Then I was hungry by 11:00 which was weird since the omelet was 3 eggs...so I ate a protein bar (more of a candy bar labeled as a protein bar) and a piece of bread with chocolate sunbutter spread. .I ran into town for some errands and then the hubby called when he was finished with work and s lets have an early dinner at Panera.. so off I went to eat yet more food.. I did have a salad and soup so it wasn't terrible but I am sure the soup has plenty of salt. AND for the cherry on top they had some adorable heart shaped sugar cookies freshly baked that I apparently could not resist... so you guessed it, I got one of those too . I enjoyed that later in the evening with my tea. It was soooo yummy..
So this morning I am thinking, was it worth it? I am a little disappointed in myself that I so easily caved on my cravings and I did realize that once I ate the second carb filled snack of the day , I was doomed for the rest of the day.
Its frustrating that these sugar cravings are still so hard for me after all this time of eating clean. I just think its something I will deal with no matter what and while I have probably been good about controlling it 90% of the time, its been because of the GLP's and not my willpower. My current dose is getting less effective however I was planning to start titrating down but I might have to reassess.
JFT
Walking with weighted vest and incline
Water and more water
No Sugar
No carbs
PROTEIN
Veggies
If I crave something sweet, drink hot tea
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JFT for 2/9/25 (today)✔️more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 2/8/25 (tomorrow)✔️
1) No dessert today (last 2/1), unless I want sugarfree or no sugar added. No, but posted plan before and it was shared with my husband, so it's ok!
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. None of the mini cupcakes or stuff he was given. None of the girlscout cookies for a few days, and only if I commit them before.✔️
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/5)✔️
4) Don't weigh again until Monday, 2/10✔️
5) No hard cheese ok at home today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/7). 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 1/30) (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 2/6)✔️Didn't eat today!
11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 2/6)✔️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 2/6)✔️
14) No real butter today, unless in cooking(last 1/14), but can have a little with turnips or sweet potatoes. Can have at restaurants.✔️
15) No more than 600 calories at lunch.✔️
16) No beef stew today and no marinated beans today.✔️
1) No dessert today (last 2/8), 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. None of the mini cupcakes or stuff he was given. None of the girl scout cookies for a few days, and only if I commit them before.
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/5)
4) Don't weigh again until Monday, 2/10
5) Hard cheese ok at home today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/7). 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 1/30) (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 2/6)
11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 2/6)
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 2/8)
14) No real butter today, unless in cooking(last 1/14), but can have a little with turnips or sweet potatoes. Can have at restaurants.
15) No more than 600 calories at lunch.
16) Beef stew today and no marinated beans today.
17) Aidell link ok today.================== 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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@HappyDonkey75 Sometimes, when I eat stuff I crave, it helps me get it out of my system and I can move on and eat healthy again. I know I'm never going to be perfect every day, and that's ok. Also sometimes, it's not as bad as I thought, when I step on the scale.
Recap 2/8 Sat. ~ We are living in a beautiful snow globe today!
1) Braised lamb shanks & lentils in slow cooker for supper ~ yum! / limit snacks & sweets ~ Kodiak muffin, hubby & I finished off the spumoni ice cream (there wasn't that much left) / log all food / net calories zero ~ green 11 yay / 80 oz. water ~ yes
good day
2) Treadmill 50:40 2.36 mi / OT exercises including stretches / shovel patio, walkway & steps (hubby beat me to it after he snowblowed driveway) when snow ends ~ we cleared 7" of very light, fluffy snow at 8 p.m., the kind of snow I like to shovel because it's not the wet heavy crap
3) Put away clean dishes / balance bank accts / read / digital declutter / declutter 15 min. / other? wish ex-roomie happy bday ta-da!
JFT 2/9 Sunday ~ Sunny and cold with wind chill in single digits (above zero F at least).
1) Church 9:00
2) Chicken noodle soup (new recipe) in slow cooker for supper / limit snacks & sweets (no Super Bowl party so that's easy) / log all food / net calories zero / 80 oz. water
3) OT exercises & stretches / treadmill (one challenge ends F)
4) Wash dishes (keeping up almost daily is more manageable & quicker & the kitchen counter isn't piled up... need to focus on this) / wash towels / prep bday card & donation to mail / finalize grocery, Sam's lists / pre-reg for M OT appt. / read / digital declutter / declutter 15 min. / 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.
* apple/banana muffins {foodfaithfitness.com} ~ better if I'd used correct amt of vanilla LOL
* apple/banana cake w/ cream cheese frosting {thesouthernladycooks.com} ~ made for Mom's bday, big hit
* slow cooker chicken noodle soup {purewow.com} ~
January: 5 days x1wk; 4x2; 2x1; 1x1 {weather, overnight trip, bdays & prep}
February: x days x 1wk;- Walk dog 3-4 miles, treadmill when necessary in winter, weights/my home version of circuit & other x-training
- PT (physical therapy) exercises to strengthen arthritic knees & hip flexor
Jan 4x; Feb 2x;
- 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.]
- Registered for 4.26.25 NFL Draft Day 5K
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 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 / C&J, S, W, aunt, niece & W there for wonderful time
~ overnight visit planned 2.11-2.12 - Monthly contact with former colleagues & other friends, now that I'm retired
1.8.25 lunch with "real" ABC old-timers
2.14.25 out of town lunch & visit with hubby's eldest brother & SIL
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!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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JFT for 2/10/25 (tomorrow)✔️more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 2/9/25 (today)✔️
1) No dessert today (last 2/8), 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. None of the mini cupcakes or stuff he was given. None of the girl scout cookies for a few days, and only if I commit them before.✔️
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/5)✔️
4) Don't weigh again until Monday, 2/10✔️
5) Hard cheese ok at home today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/7). 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.✔️Didn't eat today!
6) No honey ok today(1-3 Tbsp.), unless it's my dessert as per #1. (last 1/30) (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 2/6)✔️
11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 2/6)✔️
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 2/8)✔️
14) No real butter today, unless in cooking(last 1/14), but can have a little with turnips or sweet potatoes. Can have at restaurants.✔️
15) No more than 600 calories at lunch.✔️
16) Beef stew today and no marinated beans today.✔️
17) Aidell link ok today.✔️Didn't eat today!
1) No dessert today (last 2/8), 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. None of the mini cupcakes or stuff he was given. None of the girl scout cookies for a few days, and only if I commit them before.
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/5)
4) Don't weigh again until Monday, 2/10
5) Hard cheese ok at home today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/7). 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 1/30) (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) No sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 2/9)
11) No Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 2/9)
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 2/8)
14) No real butter today, unless in cooking(last 1/14), but can have a little with turnips or sweet potatoes. Can have at restaurants.
15) No more than 600 calories at lunch.
16) No beef stew today and no marinated beans today. (last 2/9)
17) Aidell link ok today.
Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.================== 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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Sunday goals recap
Log food ✅
Drink at least 1 flask of water ❌
No alcohol ✅
Meet Fitbit activity goals ✅
Exercise - another nice sunny day for a walk, sun is predicted for at least a week. ✅
Trend weight to head downwards ✅
Monday goals
Log food
Drink at least 1 flask of water
No alcohol
Meet Fitbit activity goals
Exercise - another nice sunny day for a walk, sun is predicted for at least a week.
Trend weight to head downwards
Housework - the sun shows off the dust!2 -
more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 2/10/25 (today)✔️
1) No dessert today (last 2/8), 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. None of the mini cupcakes or stuff he was given. None of the girl scout cookies for a few days, and only if I commit them before.
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/5)
4) Don't weigh again until Monday, 2/13
5) Hard cheese ok at home today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/7). 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 1/30) (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) No sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 2/9)
11) No Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 2/9)
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 2/8)
14) No real butter today, unless in cooking(last 1/14), but can have a little with turnips or sweet potatoes. Can have at restaurants.
15) No more than 600 calories at lunch.
16) No beef stew today and no marinated beans today. (last 2/9)
17) Aidell link ok today.
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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Just for Today 2/10/25 -
Stop Procrastinating!
No Alcohol ~
Water 64oz +
Stay within calorie range ~
Track everything I eat and drink
Power 5- Read (not audio) for 10 minutes (magazine, book, kindle)
- Stretch before bed
- Leave no dishes in the sink after dinner
- No eating after 7:30pm
- Take a 5 minute computer break hourly (if on for longer)
- Bonus: Find a reason to laugh
Look up wine festival
Word for 2025 - Determination
ProgressJust for Today 2/9/25 - Skipped
Just for Today 2/8/25 -
No Alcohol ~ ❌
Water 64oz +❌
Stay within calorie range ~ ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Power 5- Read (not audio) for 10 minutes (magazine, book, kindle) ✅
- Stretch before bed ❌
- Leave no dishes in the sink after dinner✅
- No eating after 7:30pm ✅
- Take a 5 minute computer break hourly (if on for longer) ✅
- Bonus: Find a reason to laugh ✅
Look up wine festival ❌
Just for Today 2/7/25 -
No Alcohol ~ . Out for dinner for anniversary ✅
Water 64oz +❌
Stay within calorie range ~ still possible ❌
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Power 5- Read (not audio) for 10 minutes (magazine, book, kindle) ✅
- Stretch before bed ❌
- Leave no dishes in the sink after dinner ✅
- No eating after 7:30pm ✅
- Take a 5 minute computer break hourly (if on for longer)
- Bonus: Find a reason to laugh ✅
Look up wine festival ❌
Just for Today 2/6/25 - Skipped
Just for Today 2/5/25 -
No Alcohol ~
Water 64oz +✅
Stay within calorie range❌
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Power 5- Read (not audio) for 10 minutes (magazine, book, kindle) ✅
- Stretch before bed ❌
- Leave no dishes in the sink after dinner✅
- No eating after 7:30pm ✅
- Take a 5 minute computer break hourly (if on for longer)
- Bonus: Find a reason to laugh ✅
Look up wine festival❌
February SummaryNo Alcohol ~ ✅❌❌❌
Water 64oz +❌❌❌✅
Stay within calorie range✅ ❌❌✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Recap the Month's progress - Journal❌✅
Complete BOGO squares✅
Take Juju to Lunch and Movie✅
Go for 2.83 mile walk (Feb Apple Challenge)✅
Start Office Closet Reorganization ✅
Power 5- Read (not audio) for 10 minutes (magazine, book, kindle) ✅✅✅❌
- Stretch before bed ✅ ❌❌❌
- Leave no dishes in the sink after dinner✅✅✅✅
- No eating after 7:30pm ✅✅✅✅
- Take a 5 minute computer break hourly (if on for longer) ❌❌✅✅
- Bonus: Find a reason to laugh ✅✅✅ ✅
Look up wine festival❌❌❌❌
Reschedule Mammo (Dr. OOO)❌❌❌✅
January SummaryNutrition[/spoiler
No Alcohol ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅❌✅✅❌❌❌✅✅✅✅❌❌❌✅
Limit Alcohol ~ Husband's birthday/bookclub/dinner with friends ✅❌❌
Water 64oz +❌❌❌✅❌❌✅✅✅❌❌
Track everything I eat and drink ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅❌✅✅❌✅✅✅✅✅
Health Journal Update ❌✅❌✅✅✅❌❌✅✅✅✅✅❌✅✅❌✅❌✅✅✅
Take body measurements ✅
Be mindful at the birthday party/brunch ✅❌
Stay within calorie range ✅❌❌❌✅❌✅✅✅✅❌❌✅
Update meal plan for the week ✅
Shop as needed for meal plan ✅
Limit snacks ~ even if they do fit in the calorie range ✅ ✅
Drink plenty of fluids (Gatorade diluted) ✅✅❌
Fitness
Walk outside min 10 min (new)✅
Check Apple Fitness Challenge for the month ❌✅
Go for outside walk ✅✅✅✅
Organization
Add to the list of everything you've gained since semi-retirement (August 2024) ❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌
Create 2025 calendar for iPad ❌✅
Document recent movies watched✅
Recap the Month's progress - Journal ❌❌❌❌
Work on Summarizing the Month's Progress (Below) ❌❌❌✅
New Habits/Goals
Choose "word" for 2025 ~ pondering Tenacity, Consistency and a few more❌❌❌
Choose "word" for 2025 by the end of January
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Choose "word" for 2025 ❌
Practice Pomodoro Technique ✅✅ ✅✅✅✅❌
Establish the Power 5 - 5 things I MUST do everyday ❌❌✅
Daily Tasks
Charge Apple Watch ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅❌✅✅
Planning/Scheduling
Call new insurance company re account✅
Make Dr. Appointments❌❌
Buy Birthday cards❌❌✅
Make dermatologist appt ❌✅
Look up wine festival ❌❌❌❌
Reschedule Mammo (Dr. OOO) ❌❌❌❌
Everything else
Update Sweepstakes Text ✅
Self Care ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅❌✅✅✅✅❌✅✅
Use Kohls Cash ✅
Organize Christmas Stuff ❌✅
Take Christmas Tree down and put away decorations "neatly"✅
Don't trust the scale! ✅✅✅✅✅
Change batteries in window coverings ❌❌✅
Pick a book for bookclub ✅
Stay warm✅✅
Mental Reset ~ having a tough week.... ✅
Unpack 2 boxes ✅ actually 5 boxes!!!
Move plant location ✅
Rest ✅
Goal: Well enough to watch NFL games tomorrow. ✅
Place a Walmart delivery order ✅
Wish Stepdaughter a Happy Birthday ✅
Recap Football for Team✅
Send square reminders ✅
Decide Thursday's Travel ✅
Look up Movie to take Julian to this weekend ❌✅
Resume reading bookclub book ❌✅
Last the entire day in the office (1/28) ✅
Decide on new scale✅
Get ready for Juju (Grandson)✅2 -
Just for Today:
1. No BS 24H plan and assess
2. 64 oz water before 7 pm
3. Close activity rings on watch, 30 min cardio, 10 reps strength with light weights.
4. Mail pile...deal with the letters for insurance. ugh
5. Mail birthday cards to grands. Pick up gift cards. Run to post office.
6. Home Love...dust, laundry and floors.
7. Read one chapter in new book. 30 minutes in my sewing sanctuary. 5 things declutter. #2025DeclutterChallenge with JGIDQ (15 m). Bible app plan. No BS something...podcast, camp video or course.
8. Bedtime routine. Get ready earlier. Wind down early tonight.
#2025: Consistency. Health. Strength. Peace.1 -
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.1
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Recap 2/9 Sunday ~ Sunny and cold with wind chill in single digits (above zero F at least).
1) Church 9:00
2) Chicken noodle soup (new recipe) in slow cooker for supper ~ my kind of recipe: easy to make & yummy / limit snacks & sweets (no Super Bowl party so that's easy) ~ Kodiak muffin, 4 Hershey minis / log all food / net calories zero ~ red 138 (could've skipped extra crackers with butter when eating soup) / 80 oz. water ~ yes plus Earl Grey tea
ok day
3) OT exercises & stretches got a little discouraged but hanging in there / treadmill (one challenge ends F) 2.13 mi 48:13 only 4 miles to complete challenge
4) Wash dishes (keeping up almost daily is more manageable & quicker & the kitchen counter isn't piled up... need to focus on this) / wash towels / prep bday card & donation to mail / finalize grocery, Sam's lists / pre-reg for M OT appt. / read / digital declutter / declutter 15 min. / other? ta-da!
JFT 2/10 M ~ Cold stretch this week, overnight lows around zero F. At least the sun is shining.
1) Guesstimate sushi for lunch (bought while grocery shopping with hubby) / leftovers for supper / limit snacks & sweets / net calories zero / 80 oz. water
2) OT exercises & stretches (increased reps & new stretches added today) / treadmill
3) OT appt (Aaron) 9:15 / Sam's Club / grocery shop / air in tires / gas in car for tomorrow's road trip / update bank accts / update budget s/s / verify UHC rewards (used some at grocery store?) / usual M garbage chores / choir rehearsal 6:30 / read / declutter 15 min. / digital declutter / pack overnight bag for visit with parents / 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.
* apple/banana muffins {foodfaithfitness.com} ~ better if I'd used correct amt of vanilla LOL
* apple/banana cake w/ cream cheese frosting {thesouthernladycooks.com} ~ made for Mom's bday, big hit
* slow cooker chicken noodle soup {purewow.com} ~ very easy to make & tasty
January: 5 days x1wk; 4x2; 2x1; 1x1 {weather, overnight trip, bdays & prep}
February: 4 days x1wk;- Walk dog 3-4 miles, treadmill when necessary in winter, weights/my home version of circuit & other x-training
- PT (physical therapy) exercises to strengthen arthritic knees & hip flexor
Jan 4x; Feb 2x;
- 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.]
- Registered for 4.26.25 NFL Draft Day 5K
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 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 / C&J, S, W, aunt, niece & W there for wonderful time
~ overnight visit planned 2.11-2.12 - Monthly contact with former colleagues & other friends, now that I'm retired
1.8.25 lunch with "real" ABC old-timers
2.14.25 out of town lunch & visit with hubby's eldest brother & SIL
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 -
Finally got caught up! I get easily distracted in the morning and then I feel like it's too late to post, so I just get further and further behind... Sounds like I missed a naked dude photo, huh? My imagination is spinning..
@cschmitz110515 Isn't this weather getting old? In the teens again this week...I'm over it! I'm glad you saw an ortho and are getting PT. Good thing you went when you did!
@happydonkey75 - MT is on my bucket list of places to see. I would love to go to Glacier National Park. I cannot imagine having such a beautiful view out my door. I'm sorry to hear your little town has taken on the same issues our bigger cities have. That's sad, indeed. Congrats on your 5.4 lb loss in January!
@more_freggies76 - I think my jaw hit the floor when I read that you are 66. You are so active and adventurous! I honestly thought you were in your 30's from your posts. You're living the life I dream of. Good for you!
@mytime6630 Sounds like crochet is getting easier? Maybe I should give it another go...I tried once and it was so clumsy that I tore it apart and haven't tried again. How is your daughter doing now that she is back in her apartment?
@Snowflake1968 Good for you for fitting into your jeans! Nice!
@Bex953172 Your comment to @HappyDonkey75 of "I didn't watch Breaking Bad and think it was a good idea to start a meth lab in a RV!" OMG, that cracked me up! Casey is going to be 7 already? Oh my gosh, time goes by fast! Did you hear back on Marley's ADHD testing yet?
@itladyee I also enjoy your Determination posts! Keep 'em coming!
@pridesabtch Merlin is adorable. We used to have black labs when my kids were young and had another one right before our current dog. They are the sweetest dogs, smart as whips too, but yes...very active! Hope his training goes well!
@ZizzyBumble Your photo of sunny Scotland on Feb 2 is so pretty! All that blue water! Is that the sea, or a lake? My dream trip is Scotland and Ireland...
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JFT Tuesday - no treats after dinner!
1. Stretch. SL/BP at Y. Duo.
2. Update class sites. Reply to emails.
3. Planning: Put posters up. Call reps. Call ELA2. Enter CL grades.
4. ELA 1: Reading. Update Goodreads. Literary terms. NoRedInk grammar practice; test Thursday.
5. ML: Tangram Tuesday. Project work.
6. ELA 2: Reading. Update Goodreads. Persepolis. NRI grammar practice; test Thursday.
7. Tutoring.
8. Evening: Board meeting. Dinner: Pizza. 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. Costco membership! Library - passports.
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: 222.8
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. Conference went GREAT - at least, professionally. My workshop was well-attended and my audience was engaged and participated and we had (as far as I could tell) a fantastic discussion. However, the food was also fantastic... and so my weight is up! again! UGH.2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence. 2022 WFTY: Focus. 2023 WFTY: Priorities. 2024 WFTY: Sustainable.1 -
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Well I fell off again. I was doing better in January than I am so far in February.
It seems it should still be the first of the month and this Friday is the middle already.
JFT - Tues Feb 11
1L of water
Log all food
Move 20 minutes
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I’ve been reading along, but for some reason had trouble getting caught up and actually commenting.
Rodger’s mom got home from the hospital on Friday. We talked to her on Saturday. She said that she was feeling ok, that she had a “little spell” shortly after she got home and while watching tv Saturday morning her heart was racing. I asked her if she’s thinking too much and she laughed a nervous laugh and said that she probably is. I think that she may be having anxiety attacks. I’m sure she’s worried about a lot. I’m sorry I can’t just go kidnap her and take care of her. She deserves a break from all of the users in her life down there.
I’ve had a little niggling headache since last Wednesday I hope it goes away soon.
My plantar fasciitis is driving me insane. My right foot suffered with it last year and this year it’s my left. I’m sitting here with my Dr. Ho on my calves, ice on my heel and I’ve been doing stretches, wearing my night splint and the roller bar. I don’t think there is anything else I can do.
I had a two hour chat with my brother yesterday. I don’t know why we don’t talk more often we surely enjoy our chats. Today is his 54th birthday.
Tracey in Edmonton
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2 days in a row of logging food and doing better foodwise.. even though I didn't get on here to post. I am trying so hard to drink water when I am hungry.. that stops me from eating. And.. do my crocheting!! I made a fidget ball.. but I'm not sure if its correct or not! I might just try some granny squares, and make those for practice... mindless stuff to do while I listen to music with hubby.
JFT, Tuesday, 2/11
1. log all food
2. concentrate on 8+ water
3. start the morning off with a large glass of water
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.
221. 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; actual weigh in
214. 6. My first week I did great.. had my weight down to 210. Past 3 weeks really slipping. Note to myself.. get back on track!! Be happy with myself next july or better yet, next november.
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 Progress
Feb 8, 9, 10. ✅
Feb 2,3,4,5,6,7❌ Did not even log anything!
JFT, Feb 1
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3. log all food✅
2.stay within 1500 cal❌ -- more like over 2000!!
5. 8+ cups water❌
6. gym or walk❌
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@more_freggies76 , I'm also shocked you're 66?! I don't even know why I just assumed you were younger! Despite your username saying "76" 😂
@PackerFanInGB
Oh yeah I forgot to say, she has an appointment with Paediatrics on my birthday (17 March) so they will diagnose her then!
We just had her friend over for a first sleepover and my god it was hard!1 -
mytime6630 wrote: »2 days in a row of logging food and doing better foodwise.. even though I didn't get on here to post. I am trying so hard to drink water when I am hungry.. that stops me from eating. And.. do my crocheting!! I made a fidget ball.. but I'm not sure if its correct or not! I might just try some granny squares, and make those for practice... mindless stuff to do while I listen to music with hubby.
JFT, Tuesday, 2/11
1. log all food
2. concentrate on 8+ water
3. start the morning off with a large glass of water
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.
221. 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; actual weigh in
214. 6. My first week I did great.. had my weight down to 210. Past 3 weeks really slipping. Note to myself.. get back on track!! Be happy with myself next july or better yet, next november.
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 Progress
Feb 8, 9, 10. ✅
Feb 2,3,4,5,6,7❌ Did not even log anything!
JFT, Feb 1
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3. log all food✅
2.stay within 1500 cal❌ -- more like over 2000!!
5. 8+ cups water❌
6. gym or walk❌
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Don't knock the granny square! 😂 They are good practice and I know they sound boring and useless but there's lots of things you can make out of them!
I think I made a bag out of granny squares once!1 -
I started the week with -500 calories. And I can honestly say I've nearly gained them all back through my diet alone! It's not been perfect but if I can save some more calories today then I'm hoping I get closer to my goal!
But the week resets tomorrow but I've done really well in catching up.
Started saying no to things again, try to be more mindful!
And we're back at the gym again
Had a couple of weeks off with the odd day here and there as we just had alot on and loads of different appointments for different things and we have a bit more time now!2 -
Monday goals recap
Log food ✅
Drink at least 1 flask of water ✅
No alcohol ❌. 1 small glass of fizz to toast a special event.
Meet Fitbit activity goals ✅
Exercise - another nice sunny day for a walk, sun is predicted for at least a week. ✅ Only had time for a short one
Trend weight to head downwards ✅
Housework - the sun shows off the dust! ✅
Tuesday goals
Log food
Drink at least 1 flask of water
No alcohol
Meet Fitbit activity goals
Exercise - another nice sunny day for a walk, sun is predicted for at least a week.
Trend weight to head downwards
Shopping and cook chilli for the freezer
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Just for Today 2/10/25 -
Stop Procrastinating!
No Alcohol ~
Water 64oz +
Stay within calorie range ~
Track everything I eat and drink
Send Valentine & Birthday Cards
Send FB results
Steps above 5k
Do Power5
Start on Work Project
Power 5- Read (not audio) for 10 minutes (magazine, book, kindle)
- Stretch before bed
- Leave no dishes in the sink after dinner
- No eating after 7:30pm
- Take a 5 minute computer break hourly (if on for longer)
- Bonus: Find a reason to laugh
Do draft of Taxes
Unpack at least 3 boxes
Word for 2025 - Determination
This made me smile!
@PackerFanInGB ~ Glad you enjoy my determination post #teamdetermination!
ProgressJust for Today 2/10/25 -
Stop Procrastinating! ✅ * I can do better
No Alcohol ~ ❌
Water 64oz +❌
Stay within calorie range ~ ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Power 5- Read (not audio) for 10 minutes (magazine, book, kindle) ❌
- Stretch before bed ❌ Thought about it, but I was already in bed
- Leave no dishes in the sink after dinner✅
- No eating after 7:30pm ✅
- Take a 5 minute computer break hourly (if on for longer) ❌
- Bonus: Find a reason to laugh ✅
Look up wine festival✅
Just for Today 2/9/25 - Skipped
Just for Today 2/8/25 -
No Alcohol ~ ❌
Water 64oz +❌
Stay within calorie range ~ ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Power 5- Read (not audio) for 10 minutes (magazine, book, kindle) ✅
- Stretch before bed ❌
- Leave no dishes in the sink after dinner✅
- No eating after 7:30pm ✅
- Take a 5 minute computer break hourly (if on for longer) ✅
- Bonus: Find a reason to laugh ✅
Look up wine festival ❌
Just for Today 2/7/25 -
No Alcohol ~ . Out for dinner for anniversary ✅
Water 64oz +❌
Stay within calorie range ~ still possible ❌
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Power 5- Read (not audio) for 10 minutes (magazine, book, kindle) ✅
- Stretch before bed ❌
- Leave no dishes in the sink after dinner ✅
- No eating after 7:30pm ✅
- Take a 5 minute computer break hourly (if on for longer)
- Bonus: Find a reason to laugh ✅
Look up wine festival ❌
Just for Today 2/6/25 - Skipped
Just for Today 2/5/25 -
No Alcohol ~
Water 64oz +✅
Stay within calorie range❌
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Power 5- Read (not audio) for 10 minutes (magazine, book, kindle) ✅
- Stretch before bed ❌
- Leave no dishes in the sink after dinner✅
- No eating after 7:30pm ✅
- Take a 5 minute computer break hourly (if on for longer)
- Bonus: Find a reason to laugh ✅
Look up wine festival❌
February SummaryNo Alcohol ~ ✅❌❌❌
Water 64oz +❌❌❌✅
Stay within calorie range✅ ❌❌✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Recap the Month's progress - Journal❌✅
Complete BOGO squares✅
Take Juju to Lunch and Movie✅
Go for 2.83 mile walk (Feb Apple Challenge)✅
Start Office Closet Reorganization ✅
Power 5- Read (not audio) for 10 minutes (magazine, book, kindle) ✅✅✅❌
- Stretch before bed ✅ ❌❌❌
- Leave no dishes in the sink after dinner✅✅✅✅
- No eating after 7:30pm ✅✅✅✅
- Take a 5 minute computer break hourly (if on for longer) ❌❌✅✅
- Bonus: Find a reason to laugh ✅✅✅ ✅
Look up wine festival❌❌❌❌
Reschedule Mammo (Dr. OOO)❌❌❌✅
January SummaryNutrition[/spoiler
No Alcohol ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅❌✅✅❌❌❌✅✅✅✅❌❌❌✅
Limit Alcohol ~ Husband's birthday/bookclub/dinner with friends ✅❌❌
Water 64oz +❌❌❌✅❌❌✅✅✅❌❌
Track everything I eat and drink ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅❌✅✅❌✅✅✅✅✅
Health Journal Update ❌✅❌✅✅✅❌❌✅✅✅✅✅❌✅✅❌✅❌✅✅✅
Take body measurements ✅
Be mindful at the birthday party/brunch ✅❌
Stay within calorie range ✅❌❌❌✅❌✅✅✅✅❌❌✅
Update meal plan for the week ✅
Shop as needed for meal plan ✅
Limit snacks ~ even if they do fit in the calorie range ✅ ✅
Drink plenty of fluids (Gatorade diluted) ✅✅❌
Fitness
Walk outside min 10 min (new)✅
Check Apple Fitness Challenge for the month ❌✅
Go for outside walk ✅✅✅✅
Organization
Add to the list of everything you've gained since semi-retirement (August 2024) ❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌
Create 2025 calendar for iPad ❌✅
Document recent movies watched✅
Recap the Month's progress - Journal ❌❌❌❌
Work on Summarizing the Month's Progress (Below) ❌❌❌✅
New Habits/Goals
Choose "word" for 2025 ~ pondering Tenacity, Consistency and a few more❌❌❌
Choose "word" for 2025 by the end of January ✅
Choose "word" for 2025 ❌
Practice Pomodoro Technique ✅✅ ✅✅✅✅❌
Establish the Power 5 - 5 things I MUST do everyday ❌❌✅
Daily Tasks
Charge Apple Watch ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅❌✅✅
Planning/Scheduling
Call new insurance company re account✅
Make Dr. Appointments❌❌
Buy Birthday cards❌❌✅
Make dermatologist appt ❌✅
Look up wine festival ❌❌❌❌
Reschedule Mammo (Dr. OOO) ❌❌❌❌
Everything else
Update Sweepstakes Text ✅
Self Care ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅❌✅✅✅✅❌✅✅
Use Kohls Cash ✅
Organize Christmas Stuff ❌✅
Take Christmas Tree down and put away decorations "neatly"✅
Don't trust the scale! ✅✅✅✅✅
Change batteries in window coverings ❌❌✅
Pick a book for bookclub ✅
Stay warm✅✅
Mental Reset ~ having a tough week.... ✅
Unpack 2 boxes ✅ actually 5 boxes!!!
Move plant location ✅
Rest ✅
Goal: Well enough to watch NFL games tomorrow. ✅
Place a Walmart delivery order ✅
Wish Stepdaughter a Happy Birthday ✅
Recap Football for Team✅
Send square reminders ✅
Decide Thursday's Travel ✅
Look up Movie to take Julian to this weekend ❌✅
Resume reading bookclub book ❌✅
Last the entire day in the office (1/28) ✅
Decide on new scale✅
Get ready for Juju (Grandson)✅4 -
more_freggies76 wrote: »JFT for 2/10/25 (yesterday)✔️
1) No dessert today (last 2/8), 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. None of the mini cupcakes or stuff he was given. None of the girl scout cookies for a few days, and only if I commit them before.✔️
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/5)✔️
4) Don't weigh again until Monday, 2/13✔️
5) Hard cheese ok at home today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/7). 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 1/30) (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) No sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 2/9)✔️
11) No Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 2/9)✔️
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 2/8)✔️
14) No real butter today, unless in cooking(last 1/14), but can have a little with turnips or sweet potatoes. Can have at restaurants.✔️
15) No more than 600 calories at lunch.✔️
16) No beef stew today and no marinated beans today. (last 2/9)✔️
17) Aidell link ok today.✔️Didn't eat today.
Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 12 pm.
JFT for 2/11/25 (today)✔️
1) No dessert today (last 2/8), 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. None of the mini cupcakes or stuff he was given. None of the girl scout cookies for a few days, and only if I commit them before.
3) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/5)
4) Don't weigh again until thursday, 2/16
5) No hard cheese ok at home today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/10). 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 1/30) (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 2/9)
11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 2/9)
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 2/10)
14) No real butter today, unless in cooking(last 1/14), but can have a little with turnips or sweet potatoes. Can have at restaurants.
15) No more than 600 calories at lunch.
16) Beef stew ok today and marinated beans ok today. (last 2/9)
17) Aidell link ok today.================== 4DW started =============
4DWs (4 Day Wins) are here, in a shared file:
Sample
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the red dot meme! That's totally our Kitty and doggo!
@ZizzyBumble A bit of fizzy drink for a special occasion is totally acceptable IMO. Yes, sunny days are great but I really do hate how then I know how dusty my house is!
Yes @PackerFanInGB I am sick of the really cold days! Haven't been on a walk with doggo for 10 days! Thankfully she's happy to race around the backyard in the snow. With her missing toe, we have to watch that snow doesn't compact into that little gap and cause more trouble.
Recap 2/10 M ~ Cold stretch this week, overnight lows around zero F. At least the sun is shining.
1) Guesstimate sushi for lunch (bought while grocery shopping with hubby) / leftovers for supper / limit snacks & sweets ~ string cheese, 4 Hershey minis / net calories zero ~ with guesstimate net cals -7 / 80 oz. water ~ yes if I count my evening tea
2) OT exercises & stretches (increased reps & new stretches added today) / treadmill 2.11 mi 45:13
3) OT appt (Aaron) 9:15 ~ I was ecstatic that he got my little finger to barely touch my palm... progress! / Sam's Club / grocery shop / air in tires / gas in car for tomorrow's road trip / update bank accts / update budget s/s / verify UHC rewards (used some at grocery store?) / usual M garbage chores / choir rehearsal 6:30 / read / declutter 15 min. / digital declutter / pack overnight bag for visit with parents / other? mailed niece's bday card, bank xfer & chat ta-da!
JFT 2/11 T ~ Another bitterly cold, dry day. Enjoying the sun while I can.
1) Supper is unknown, since I'll eat at my folks' but log best guess / limit snacks & sweets / log all food / net calories zero / 80 oz. water
2) Planned rest day / min. 5000 steps / OT exercises
Leaving in 30 min. to visit and spend the night at my parents. 90 min. drive is more tolerable as I can grip the steering wheel more normally (see, OT exercises are helping). Since we sit, visit & play some games (cribbage, dominos), it'll be mostly a sedentary day, and that's ok. I'll log food to best of my ability. Tomorrow I may have to leave earlier in the afternoon than I'd originally planned, since snow is in the forecast & more to the south (where I'll be). Won't be able to spend an extra night since I have 9:15 a.m. OT appt. the following day.
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.
* apple/banana muffins {foodfaithfitness.com} ~ better if I'd used correct amt of vanilla LOL
* apple/banana cake w/ cream cheese frosting {thesouthernladycooks.com} ~ made for Mom's bday, big hit
* slow cooker chicken noodle soup {purewow.com} ~ very easy to make & tasty
January: 5 days x1wk; 4x2; 2x1; 1x1 {weather, overnight trip, bdays & prep}
February: 4 days x1wk;- Walk dog 3-4 miles, treadmill when necessary in winter, weights/my home version of circuit & other x-training
- PT (physical therapy) exercises to strengthen arthritic knees & hip flexor
Jan 4x; Feb 2x;
- 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.]
- Registered for 4.26.25 NFL Draft Day 5K
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 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 / C&J, S, W, aunt, niece & W there for wonderful time
~ overnight visit planned 2.11-2.12 - Monthly contact with former colleagues & other friends, now that I'm retired
1.8.25 lunch with "real" ABC old-timers
2.14.25 out of town lunch & visit with hubby's eldest brother & SIL
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 -
I am so frazzled today that I just want to cry. Nothing really bad is happening, things are just hectic and a little sideways at work.4
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Hour commitment - after my hot cocoa, 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.
@pridesabtch - Sorry to hear it; hang in there!2
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