Just for Today.... ONE DAY AT A TIME... Daily commitment for 2025

more_freggies76 · February 26

more_freggies76 wrote: »

JFT for 2/26/25 (today)✔️
1) No dessert ok the rest of the day (last 2/24), 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.
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/23)
4) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 2/27
5) No hard cheese ok at home today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/25). 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 2/23)
11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 2/22)
12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)
13) No Harvest Snaps(22-30 pieces) or okra crisps ok today. (last 2/25)
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 2/21)
17) No chicken sausage links ok today. (last 2/25)
18) Ground turkey ok (last 2/19)

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

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

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

more_freggies76 · February 26

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.

cschmitz110515 · February 26

Recap 2/25 T ~ Another warm day & breezy... take advantage!
1) Supper? hubby & I opted for fast food, first time in ages / limit snacks & sweets / log all food / net calories zero ~ RED / 80 oz. water ~ 48

an occasional blip
2) OT exercises (6x) & putty (2x)

/ walk dog in neighborhood

2.53 mi happy dog & happy me
3) Organize docs for tax returns ~ whew! / wash dishes / top up heated bird bath / call Mom / read / digital declutter / other?

JFT 2/26 W
1) Supper? / limit snacks & sweets / log all food / net calories zero / 80 oz. water
2) OT exercises (6x) & putty (2x) / walk dog in neighborhood

2.93 mi, building up our distance again = happy me & happy dog
3) WWW paperwork & submit / confirm & pre-reg OT appt tomorrow / text MJSW for appt / fill out birdseed order / read / digital declutter / call Mom / wash dishes / meal plan & grocery list / 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

2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP... always better for me

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

3) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x):
January: 5 days x1wk; 4x2; 2x1; 1x1 {weather, overnight trip, bdays & prep}
February: 4 days x1wk; 3x1; 0x1 {sick}

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;

4) MapMyWalk app You Vs. the Year 1,025km challenge started on Jan. 1

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}.

5) At least 7,500 steps per day

I can earn $10 every month on my Medicare Advantage Plan with 10+ days of 5,000 steps:
Jan /

6) Participate in my favorite area races ~ I walk, I do not run

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

7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together... always a good idea

8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states)

Visit parents 1-2 times each month, phone calls in between ~ 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 2.11-2.12 / aunt visited day 1 afternoon / youngest brother visited morning day 2
~ next overnight visit 2.25-2.26
Monthly contact with former colleagues & other friends, now that I'm retired
1.8.25 lunch with "real" ABC old-timers
2.13.25 out of town lunch & visit with hubby's eldest brother & SIL

9) Declutter bedroom, home office, basement, books in living room... ongoing with me

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!

more_freggies76 · February 27

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

littleblackskirt · February 27

littleblackskirt wrote: »

JFT Wednesday 26th Feb

Log all food ✅
Stay in the green ✅
No snacking ✅
Exercises ✅ just a few
Grocery shopping ✅
Clean windows ✅

JFT Thursday 27th Feb

Log all food
Stay in the green
No snacking
Exercises
Walk

WOTY Health
2025 weight loss 2lbs

beachwalker99 · February 27

Hi JFTers! It's been quite a while since I last posted, but I really want to get back to healthier habits, setting goals, and staying accountable. Thank you, Joan, for setting up the 2025 thread. I'd intended to jump back on after my winter break, but somehow January got away from me and February is mostly gone. But I'm telling myself better late than never.

For those who are new to this wonderful group, my name is Gwen. I'm 65, live in the US (NJ), and teach writing and research at my local community college. I just passed my tenth anniversary on MFP, but I'm still struggling to develop and maintain the habits and discipline I need to stay at a healthy weight. When I first joined this group and was posting daily, I was pretty successful. I lost nearly 50 lbs., my health improved, and I had more energy to do the things I enjoy. The last few years have presented a whole slate of challenges, and I've lost focus. Currently, I'm about 5 lbs, from my highest weight, and I'm really feeling it. So I'm hoping today is the day I get back on track.

JFT Thursday, 2/27 - Keeping it simple!
Log
Hydrate
Exercise
2 Chores
Catch up on grading
Relax

more_freggies76 · February 27

more_freggies76 wrote: »

JFT for 2/26/25 (yesterday)✔️
1) No dessert ok the rest of the day (last 2/24), 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.✔️
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/23)✔️
4) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 2/27✔️
5) No hard cheese ok at home today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/25). 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 2/23)✔️Didn't eat today.
11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 2/22)✔️Didn't eat today.
12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)✔️
13) No Harvest Snaps(22-30 pieces) or okra crisps ok today. (last 2/25)✔️
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 2/21)✔️
17) No chicken sausage links ok today. (last 2/25)✔️Didn't eat today.
18) Ground turkey ok (last 2/19)✔️

JFT for 2/27/25 (today)✔️
1) No dessert ok the rest of the day (last 2/24), 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.
3) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/23)
4) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 2/27
5) Hard cheese ok at home today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/26). 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 2/23)
11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 2/22)
12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)
13) Harvest Snaps(22-30 pieces) or okra crisps ok today. (last 2/25)
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 2/21)
17) Chicken sausage links ok today. (last 2/25)
18) No ground turkey ok (last 2/26)
19) Can have lunch early due to lunch meeting.

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

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

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

more_freggies76 · February 27

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.

HappyDonkey75 · February 27

@beachwalker99- Welcome back. Glad to see you pop back in . Life can get busy. We're all just doing the best we can! Congrats on your previous weight loss. That was not easy I am sure. You can do it again and we are all here to support each other.

JFT

Get Upper body Heavy lift day done early- ✅
Hit 100g + protein today ( I have fallen off this alot lately and barely hitting 70 on most days)
80 ounces of water
Get to hair appt
Finish some P&P's at work
Enjoy some sunshine today
Look into replacing collar trackers for cats
Don't fret about not reaching the weight loss goal for the month.(165)

I started out February at 167.8 and had hoped to hit below 165 by end of month but I had a big gain for some reason (HRT? ) and now I am slowly trending back down but its been at a snails pace. If I end up the same weight as where I started Feb I guess I will have to settle for that. I am 0.9 lbs from that today.. so I could get there potentially by tomorrow if I don't screw up today

pridesabtch · February 27

I've been lurking lately, but not really posting or setting goals. Just kind of watching my life go by and not really enjoying it. Going to Pittsburgh this weekend to see a hockey game with my daughter and her BF. Made it a long weekend so Tim and I could get away a bit, but I just can't get excited by it. Weird really, I usually love our weekend get aways. I think I'm nervous about not being around if mom needs me. She's been particularly out of sorts lately, and driving me a bit batty over stupid things. Anyway, I'm around, and I love reading about your days. I appreciate this group!

Bonus photo of my boy, because he makes folks smile. His training is going very well. He got to go on an outing to TJ Maxx & Hobby Lobby last week.

cschmitz110515 · February 27

@beachwalker99 You're not alone with regaining a big weight loss. It's tough to maintain as well as lose. Welcome back!

@pridesabtch Merlin is so cute! Hugs to you, my friend.

Recap 2/26 W
1) Supper? burgers & veg / limit snacks & sweets ~ 4 Hershey minis & some peanut M&Ms / log all food / net calories zero ~ not bad / 80 oz. water ~ only 64

2) OT exercises (6x) & putty (2x)

/ walk dog in neighborhood

2.93 mi, building up our distance again = happy me & happy dog
3) WWW paperwork & submit / confirm & pre-reg OT appt tomorrow / text MJSW for appt / fill out birdseed order / read / digital declutter / call Mom / wash dishes / meal plan & grocery list / other?

ta-da!

JFT 2/27 R ~ Gusty winds & temps have dropped so skipping dog walk today.
1) Skillet lasagna for supper / limit sweets & snacks / log all food / net calories zero / 80 oz water
2) OT exercises (6x) & putty (2x) / min. 6000 steps
3) OT 10:45 / mail birdseed order / gas in car / grocery shop / online pierogi order (winter tour delivery LOL) / schedule WWW appt / put finance papers away / rehearse music / 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

2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP... always better for me

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

3) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x):
January: 5 days x1wk; 4x2; 2x1; 1x1 {weather, overnight trip, bdays & prep}
February: 4 days x1wk; 3x1; 0x1 {sick}

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;

4) MapMyWalk app You Vs. the Year 1,025km challenge started on Jan. 1

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}.

5) At least 7,500 steps per day

I can earn $10 every month on my Medicare Advantage Plan with 10+ days of 5,000 steps:
Jan /

6) Participate in my favorite area races ~ I walk, I do not run

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

7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together... always a good idea

8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states)

Visit parents 1-2 times each month, phone calls in between ~ 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 2.11-2.12 / aunt visited day 1 afternoon / youngest brother visited morning day 2
~ next overnight visit 2.25-2.26
Monthly contact with former colleagues & other friends, now that I'm retired
1.8.25 lunch with "real" ABC old-timers
2.13.25 out of town lunch & visit with hubby's eldest brother & SIL

9) Declutter bedroom, home office, basement, books in living room... ongoing with me

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!

more_freggies76 · February 28

more_freggies76 wrote: »

JFT for 2/27/25 (today)✔️
1) No dessert ok the rest of the day (last 2/24), 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.✔️
3) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/23)✔️Didn't eat today.
4) Don't weigh again until Thursday, 2/27✔️
5) Hard cheese ok at home today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/26). 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 2/23)✔️
11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 2/22)✔️
12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)✔️
13) Harvest Snaps(22-30 pieces) or okra crisps ok today. (last 2/25)✔️
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 2/21)✔️Didn't eat today.
17) Chicken sausage links ok today. (last 2/25)✔️
18) No ground turkey ok (last 2/26)✔️
19) Can have lunch early due to lunch meeting.✔️

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

JFT for 2/28/25 (tomorrow)✔️
1) No dessert ok the rest of the day (last 2/24), 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.
3) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/23)
4) Don't weigh again until Monday, 3/3
5) No hard cheese ok at home today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/27). 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 2/27)
11) No bakers chocolate ok today. (last 2/27)
12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)
13) No Harvest Snaps(22-30 pieces) or okra crisps ok today. (last 2/27)
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 2/21)
17) No chicken sausage links ok today. (last 2/27)
18) Ground turkey ok (last 2/26)

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

littleblackskirt · February 28

Nice to see you again @beachwalker99 good on you for coming back to try again! I'm in much the same position as you, I originally lost 50lbs, but am now 6lbs off my highest weight. Maintenance isn't easy is it?

littleblackskirt wrote: »

JFT Thursday 27th Feb

Log all food ✅ but had to guess
Stay in the green ✅
No snacking ✅
Exercises ❌
Walk ✅ about an hour with friend, in the sunshine, lovely!

I know guessing at logging is not a good thing, but I feel it's better than not inputting anything at all. My son suggested a chinese last night. I had loads of calories left for my evening meal, I had half a portion, chicken and some chips, no sauces. I really enjoyed the company and the catch up.
All in all a really good day, what a difference it makes when the sun shines.

JFT Friday 28th Feb

Log all food
Stay in the green
No snacking
Exercises
Walk

WOTY Health
2025 weight loss 2lbs

clicketykeys · February 28

JFT Friday - no treats after dinner!
1. Stretch. Crossfit at Y. Duo.
2. Update class sites. Need to email abt prom!
3. Planning: Scan stories. Update "Cycle." Make edits to expense form and turn in. Draft sub plans.
4. ELA 1: Vocab. Odyssey playthrough / read. Vocab quiz?
5. ML: FIO Friday. Supernatural S2E17 (NF).
6. ELA 2: Membean / Duo. Persepolis / CommonLit. NRI SWABI practice.
7. Tutoring; union call.
8. Evening: Livestream. Dinner: Salad. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! Update JFT.
9. Bedtime: Gratitude journal. Duo. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth.
10. Goals for this week: Get through.
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. Bring receipts to school to turn in! Figure out Quill and other options for ELLs.

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: 227.8

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. Yesterday was very full, but in a good way.

2020 WFTY: Progress. 2021 WFTY: Persistence. 2022 WFTY: Focus. 2023 WFTY: Priorities. 2024 WFTY: Sustainable.

HappyDonkey75 · February 28

@pridesabtch- what a sweet boy Merlin is. I am glad to hear his training is going well. I hope everything is ok with your mom, its hard when we have elderly parents and trying to juggle all the things in our lives. My parents live far away and are elderly with alot of medical issues. I worry all the time but my sister lives fairly close so between the two of us we try do what we can. I visit as often as I can but its a 3 hr flight to get to them. I hope you have a lovely weekend and maybe it will provide you a chance for a reset.

I hit almost all my goals from yesterday and was most happy about hitting my protein goals . 120 g of protein is alot of food for me. Luckily with the help of a Quest chocolate chip cookie holding 15 g of protein as my after dinner treat i made it. They aren't the best tasting but they satisfy the desire for something sweet after dinner .

JFT
Do it all again!
Figure out tomorrow

We are supposed to go ice fishing of all things, something I have not done in years but it is going to be a beautiful day and why not. The only problem is that there is the added complication of the dogs, particularly the old lady dog , who is still kicking. She just can't really be left alone for more than a couple hours at the most. Unfortunately the hubby made the plans without thinking that dog part through. He's not the one that is here everyday caring for her. The old girl is doing about as good as can be expected at this point . She sleeps alot but likes to go for a couple short walks every day. So I guess we are dragging them with and they will stay in the car (SUV so it has more room)and we will just take them out at various times through the day. IF it gets too hard, we just come home. I have mixed feelings about the whole thing but I need a day to go do something different.

beachwalker99 · February 28

Recap Thursday, 2/27 - Keeping it simple!
Log -

Hydrate -

Exercise - Napped instead
2 Chores -

(small ones)
Catch up on grading -

Relax -

JFT Friday, 2/28
Log
Hydrate
Exercise
Cardiologist
Straighten house for the weekend
Relax

more_freggies76 · February 28

more_freggies76 wrote: »

JFT for 2/28/25 (today)✔️
1) No dessert ok the rest of the day (last 2/24), 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.
3) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/23)
4) Don't weigh again until Monday, 3/3
5) No hard cheese ok at home today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/27). 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 2/27)
11) No bakers chocolate ok today. (last 2/27)
12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)
13) No Harvest Snaps(22-30 pieces) or okra crisps ok today. (last 2/27)
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 2/21)
17) No chicken sausage links ok today. (last 2/27)
18) Ground turkey ok (last 2/26)

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

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

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

more_freggies76 · February 28

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

more_freggies76 · March 1

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

littleblackskirt · March 1

littleblackskirt wrote: »

JFT Friday 28th Feb

Log all food ✅
Stay in the green ✅
No snacking ✅
Exercises ✅
Walk ✅

Another good day. I'm getting better at not snacking.

JFT Saturday 1st March

Log
Stay in the green
No snacking (evenng excepted)
Exercises
Walk/garden

Tonight I'm going out for drinks/nibbles. I know I won't be able to log that properly so will log the day and try to keep it low.

WOTY Health
2025 weight loss 2lbs

more_freggies76 · March 1

more_freggies76 wrote: »

JFT for 2/28/25 (yesterday)✔️
1) No dessert ok the rest of the day (last 2/24), 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.✔️
3) Peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/23)✔️
4) Don't weigh again until Monday, 3/3✔️
5) No hard cheese ok at home today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/27). 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 2/27)✔️
11) No bakers chocolate ok today. (last 2/27)✔️
12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)✔️
13) No Harvest Snaps(22-30 pieces) or okra crisps ok today. (last 2/27)✔️
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 2/21)✔️Didn't eat today
17) No chicken sausage links ok today. (last 2/27)✔️
18) Ground turkey ok (last 2/26)✔️

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

JFT for 3/1/25 (today)✔️
1) Dessert ok the rest of the day (last 2/24), 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.
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/28)
4) Don't weigh again until Monday, 3/3
5) Hard cheese ok at home today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/27). 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) Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last)
9) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 2/27)
11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 2/27)
12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)
13) Harvest Snaps(22-30 pieces) or okra crisps ok today. (last 2/27)
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 2/21)
17) Chicken sausage links ok today. (last 2/27)
18) No ground turkey ok (last 2/26)
19) Can eat early if we take FIL

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

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

more_freggies76 · March 1

Hour commitment - I won't eat again until dinner with DH.

mytime6630 · March 2

Grandson was here for a week.. so I have gotten SO off track. I dug up my goals that I set in January. My goal should be 208.. I am still at 215. So.. I really need to get more serious.l have no excuses to use.
So, since its March 1st... Joan.. get with it!!! Like I had said in January.. at the end of the year, I can be at my goal weight. The months go by so fast..
So, goals for tomorrow, March 2
1. log all food.. no matter what
2. concentrate on protein
3. concentrae on drinking more water. 2 glasses in the morning, 2 glasses with each meal. Aim for 8+ glasses.
4. stay away from all the chips etc I bought for when grandson was here. Give them away!
5. stay focused. stay on track 80/20

Word for the year 2025: Commitment.[/b] Do not give up. Even on the hard days... stay focused for the long term goals and lifestyle change I need to make.

This years goals: To learn to crochet and make charity items. While I love to sew.. sometimes I am just too tired to sit by the sewing machine. This is hand work.. I can spend time with hubby, not be eating, and accomplish something

Monthly goals:

SW: 216.4
GW: 175-180
1st GW: 200
SW January.
219. 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 was 209
March: 208 - actual is still 216.8. 2 months of not staying on track. March is my month to stay on track. Remember my goals.. 1 pound a week should be doable.
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.

Mindset goals:

drink water
wait 10 minutes
email a friend
go for a walk
clean or organize a closet
work on crochet
sew
kitchen is closed at 8 pm every nite

more_freggies76 · March 2

more_freggies76 wrote: »

JFT for 3/1/25 (today)✔️
1) Dessert ok the rest of the day (last 2/24), 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.✔️
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/28)✔️
4) Don't weigh again until Monday, 3/3✔️
5) Hard cheese ok at home today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/27). 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) Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last)✔️Didn't eat today
9) Sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 2/27)✔️
11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 2/27)✔️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) or okra crisps ok today. (last 2/27)✔️
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 2/21)✔️Didn't eat today
17) Chicken sausage links ok today. (last 2/27)✔️Didn't eat today
18) No ground turkey ok (last 2/26)✔️
19) Can eat early if we take FIL✔️Didn't do today

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

JFT for 3/2/25 (tomorrow)✔️
1) Dessert ok the rest of the day (last 2/24), 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.
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/28)
4) Don't weigh again until Monday, 3/3
5) Hard cheese ok at home today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/27). 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) Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last)
9) No sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 3/1)
11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 2/27)
12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)
13) No Harvest Snaps(22-30 pieces) or okra crisps ok today. (last 3/1)
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 2/21)
17) Chicken sausage links ok today. (last 2/27)
18) Ground turkey ok (last 2/26)
19) Can eat early if we take FIL

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

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

more_freggies76 · March 2

more_freggies76 wrote: »

JFT for 3/2/25 (today)✔️
1) Dessert ok today (last 3/1), 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.
3) No peanut butter ok today, 2.5 to 3 T (last 2/28)
4) Don't weigh again until Monday, 3/3
5) Hard cheese ok at home today, 2.0 to 2.5 oz, any type.(trying not to have cheese everyday) (last 2/27). 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) Vienna sausage ok today (trying not to have higher sodium stuff everyday)(last)
9) No sweet potato and/or pumpkin ok today.(last 3/1)
11) Bakers chocolate ok today. (last 2/27)
12) A few tic-tacs as needed everyday. (No max for now, unless it's a problem)
13) No Harvest Snaps(22-30 pieces) or okra crisps ok today. (last 3/1)
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 2/21)
17) Chicken sausage links ok today. (last 2/27)
18) Ground turkey ok (last 2/26)
19) Can eat early if we take FIL

================== 4DW started =============
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Sample

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

itladyee · March 2

Just for Today 3/2/25 -
Plan March - Eating Plan
Plan March - Fitness Activities
No Alcohol ~
Water 64oz +
Stay within calorie range ~
Track everything I eat and drink
Steps above 7k
Works towards Apple Fitness Award for March
Update retirement spreadsheet
Decide if you want to consolidate February JFT
Step up and Identify Streaks
Power 5 - Read (not audio) for 10 minutes (magazine, book, kindle)
Power 5 - Stretch before bed
Power 5 - Leave no dishes in the sink after dinner
Power 5 - No eating after 7:30pm
Power 5 - Find at least one positive for the day
Power 5 - Bonus: Find a reason to laugh

Within 7 days-

Word for 2025 - Determination

Progress

Just for Today 3/1/25 - Skipped
Just for Today 2/28/25 - Skipped
Just for Today 2/27/25 - Skipped
Just for Today 2/26/25 - Skipped
Just for Today 2/25/25 -
Plan March - Eating Plan ❌
Plan March - Fitness Activities ❌
No Alcohol ~ ✅
Water 64oz +✅
Stay within calorie range ~ a bit over ❌
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Steps above 5k ✅
Works towards Apple Fitness Award for Feb ✅
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 ❌

Within 7 days-
Unpack at least 3 boxes ❌
Just for Today 2/24/25 -
Plan March - Eating Plan ❌
Plan March - Fitness Activities v
No Alcohol ~ ✅
Water 64oz +✅
Stay within calorie range ~ ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Steps above 5k✅
Power 5

Read (not audio) for 10 minutes (magazine, book, kindle) ❌
Stretch before bed ❌ ( I thought about it )
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 ✅

Within 7 days-
Unpack at least 3 boxes ❌
Just for Today 2/23/25 - Skipped but accomplished the following:
Stop Procrastinating! ✅
No Alcohol ~ ✅
Water 64oz + ✅
Stay within calorie range ~ ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Steps above 5k ✅
Do Power5 ✅
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 ✅

Just for Today 2/22/25 -
Stop Procrastinating! ❌
Plan March - Eating Plan ❌
Plan March - Fitness Activities ❌
No Alcohol ~ ❌
Water 64oz + ❌
Stay within calorie range ~ ❌
Track everything I eat and drink ❌
Steps above 5k ✅
Do Power5 ✅
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 ✅

Within 7 days-
Unpack at least 3 boxes ✅
Just for Today 2/21/25 - Skipped
Just for Today 2/20/25 -
Stop Procrastinating! ❌
Plan March - Eating Plan ❌
Plan March - Fitness Activities ❌
No Alcohol ~ ❌
Water 64oz + ❌
Stay within calorie range ~ ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Steps above 5k ✅
Do Power5 eh
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 ✅

Within 7 days-
Unpack at least 3 boxes ❌
Just for Today 2/19/25 - skipped
Just for Today 2/18/25 - Skipped
Just for Today 2/17/25 - Didn't even try
Just for Today 2/16/25 -
Stop Procrastinating!❌
Limit Alcohol ~ ❌
Water 64oz + ❌
Stay within calorie range ~ ✅
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Steps above 5k ✅
Do Laundry ✅
PUT AWAY Laundry! ✅
Do Power 5 ❌
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 ✅

Within 7 days-
Unpack at least 3 boxes ❌
Just for Today 2/15/25 - Skipped
Just for Today 2/14/25 - Skipped
Just for Today 2/13/25 -
Stop Procrastinating!❌
No Alcohol ~ ❌
Water 64oz +❌
Stay within calorie range ~ ❌
Track everything I eat and drink ✅
Steps above 5k❌
Do Power5❌
More Snow!! (ok, I don't have any control here) ✅
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 ✅

Within 7 days-
Unpack at least 3 boxes❌
Just for Today 2/12/25 - Skipped
Procrastination at its best!!! ✅
Just for Today 2/11/25 -
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 ✅

Within 7 days-
Do draft of Taxes ✅
Unpack at least 3 boxes ❌
Just 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 ✅

Within 7 days-

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 ✅

Within 7 days-
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 ✅

Within 7 days-
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 ✅

Within 7 days-
Look up wine festival❌

February Summary

No 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 ✅✅✅ ✅

Within 7 days-
Look up wine festival❌❌❌❌
Reschedule Mammo (Dr. OOO)❌❌❌✅

January Summary

Nutrition
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)✅

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more_freggies76 · March 2

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

more_freggies76 · March 2

Hour commitment- I won't eat again until an early dinner with FIL. Can still have my dose of metamusal.

cschmitz110515 · March 2

@HappyDonkey75 Hope you enjoyed the ice fishing, caught some fish and the doggos had a nice time, too. I remember my dad taking me & my sister/brothers ice fishing many times growing up. Don't think I've gone since!

JFT 3/2 Sunday ~ Kind of cold & breezy, filtered sun today. Not in the mood for walking dog at all.
1) Church 9:00

(first time in 3 wks)
2) Hubby & I went out for brunch & I didn't go crazy but I'm not going to attempt logging / limit sweets & snacks / light supper / 80 oz water
3) OT exercises (6x) & putty (2x) / min. 6000 steps
4) Confirm & pre-reg OT M appt / top up heated birdbath / finance tasks / put away snowman decorations / rehearse music / call Mom (visit this week?) / 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

2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP... always better for me

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

3) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x):
January: 5 days x1wk; 4x2; 2x1; 1x1 {weather, overnight trip, bdays & prep}
February: 4 days x1wk; 3x2; 0x1 {sick, weather}

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; Mar x

4) MapMyWalk app You Vs. the Year 1,025km challenge started on Jan. 1

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}.

5) At least 7,500 steps per day

I can earn $10 every month on my Medicare Advantage Plan with 10+ days of 5,000 steps:
Jan /

6) Participate in my favorite area races ~ I walk, I do not run

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

7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together... always a good idea

8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states)

Visit parents 1-2 times each month, phone calls in between ~ 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 2.11-2.12 / aunt visited day 1 afternoon / youngest brother visited morning day 2
~ canceled overnight visit 2.25-2.26 due to me being sick
Monthly contact with former colleagues & other friends, now that I'm retired
1.8.25 lunch with "real" ABC old-timers
2.13.25 out of town lunch & visit with hubby's eldest brother & SIL

9) Declutter bedroom, home office, basement, books in living room... ongoing with me

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!

PackerFanInGB · March 2

Just checking in...it's too late to write goals (although I have some in my head) but I'll hop on with some tomorrow morning.

@pridesabtch I hope you were able to get away and have a nice weekend. I hope things with your mother settle down also. Merlin is adorable! When does he come home?

@HappyDonkey75 How was ice fishing? I hope you had a good time. I love ice fishing. Haven't gone in almost 10 years but it does help winter go by...

@bex95123 Uneven bra cups! LOL! Been there, done that, but not in public. Funny!

@mytime6630 How nice you had your grandson visiting! I'm with you. I need to make this part of my morning routine again. I did so much better when I logged in and made goals with y'all everyday. I need to get healthy habits in place again.

@Beachwalker99 Nice to see you back! We can do this! I am recommitting also. I have to if I want to be and stay healthy.

Hope everyone had a great weekend! :flowerforyou:

Just for Today.... ONE DAY AT A TIME... Daily commitment for 2025

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