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@pridesabtch @PackerFanInGB It's hard taking care of parents. Hubby did, first for his dad who had a stroke (before we married), then his mom, who lived with us our first 11 years of marriage, until she passed away two months before her 100th birthday. We were never close, and then she got dementia, so it was rough at…
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Recap 8/10 Sat. 1) Pan-fried perch & roasted brussels sprouts (both from farmers market) for supper / log all food / no crazy snacking / 80 oz. water :smiley: good day 2) Yardwork with hubby / walk dog if time hubby & I decided to delay the yardwork & no time for dog walk but at least 6000 steps so I'm calling that a win…
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Recap 8/9 F ~ planned rest day 1) Leftovers for supper / no crazy snacking ~ doing well with this lately / 80 oz. water ~ only 64 but that's still good :smiley: 2) Min. 5000 steps :smiley: >6000 3) Haircut 10:30 / grocery shop / read / watch Olympics / bake zucchini chocolate cake / other? not really TA-DA! :smiley: JFT…
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Late to post, but want to be accountable. Recap 8/8 R 1) Walked dog 3.75 mi, not too warm and just a teensy humid but still I came home dripping, very happy dog & happy me :sunglasses: 2) Figure out supper ~ made stuffed peppers yum! / log all food / no crazy snacking or sweets / 80 oz. water :smiley: another good day 3)…
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@more_freggies76 Ditto from me on the "really rare binge" moment, you've been doing great. Very good you didn't vomit, and love the ending to that post "moving on". Exactly! @PackerFanInGB I am addicted to watching Olympics! Sometimes, the lesser known sports are more fun to watch than the big, hyped up events. I love that…
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JFT 8/7 W ~ weather has been great yesterday & today 1) Walked dog 4.24 mi & dog got treat from garbage truck driver :sunglasses: happy dog & happy me 2) Orange roughy & cabbage for supper / log all food / NO crazy snacking / 80 oz. water 3) Call Mom / update bank acct records & budget / read / watch Olympics / 7:00 city…
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@littleblackskirt Ancient, really? LOL thanks for my laugh today! Recap 8/4 Sunday ~ should be last humid & hot day in this stretch = yay 1) Church 9:00 :smiley: 2) Log all food / no crazy snacking >:) M&Ms binge ACK!/ 80 oz. water ~ food sort of ok until the binge :s 3) Min 7,500 steps / short walk with dog to park? / PT…
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JFT 8/4 Sunday ~ should be last humid & hot day in this stretch = yay 1) Church 9:00 :smiley: 2) Log all food / no crazy snacking / 80 oz. water 3) Min 7,500 steps / short walk with dog to park? / PT exercises? 4) Today will probably be low-key so whatever gets done is bonus About me: 2024 Goals: Keeping my Word for the…
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Recap 8/1 R ~ very humid day with thunderstorms later 1) Weigh, measure (forgot yesterday for month end) & log on MFP :smiley: not the numbers I want but is what it is 2) Log all food (guess for lunch at Mexican restaurant) / no crazy snacking or sweets / 80 oz. water :s only 48 oz. water, may have led to my headache later…
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@emgracewrites Lovely photos & you've got a beautiful smile! Nice walking. Thanks for sharing. @more_freggies76 Thanks for the compliment. When I was much younger, I loved to write short stories (fiction), and even thought someday I'd be a writer. Recap 7/31 W 1) Walked dog (neighborhood only) 2.84 mi :sweat_smile: temp…
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@PackerFanInGB I know there's an outdoor theatre on the north side of Fish Creek. Then I googled, and found out there are drive-ins at Chilton and Freedom, so not too far! I had no idea. Hubby and I sometimes go when we're staying in Door County for more than a day. It's always a double feature, first movie is kids/family…
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@pridesabtch Glad to see you post again. I am struggling myself, mainly with eating. I do well for a day or two, then undo all that with a day like yesterday. Ack! Recap 7/28 Sunday ~ forecasted humidity starting... UGH 1) Church 9:00 :smiley: 2) Log all food ~ supper was not as planned due to no rotisserie chickens at…
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Recap 7/27 Sat. ~ sunny day with nice breeze & heating up a bit more, temp presently 86F (30C) ~ didn't get up early enough for long walk with dog so planned rest day 1) Log all food ~ pesto whitefish & corn on cob for supper, fresh from farmers market = yum / no crazy snacking ~ crackers & Jarlsberg cheese, which I…
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On MFP in Community, you can find your Quick Links section, and any threads you have bookmarked will be listed. Easy to find once you know how. Glad to have you join us. 😊
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@csilverthorn22 Welcome to Just for Today! It's a good group to post to & report back daily... that helps keep me honest & not wanting to report total failure. Recap 7/26 F ~ another very nice day, heating up a bit 1) Walked dog 4.1 mi :sunglasses: happy dog & happy me 2) Log all food / no crazy snacking / 80 oz. water ~…
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@littleblackskirt Congrats on sticking with 4 weeks and 4# down! You've inspired me to check my settings, and changed a few for realistic progress. Now to follow the plan LOL. Recap 7/25 R ~ very nice day, sun is shining, not so hot & humidity is low YAY 1) Walked dog 3.66 mi :sunglasses: she got pets from park staff, we…
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Didn't post yesterday but logged food and did pretty well. Just need to keep that up. JFT 7/25 R ~ very nice day, sun is shining, not so hot & humidity is low YAY 1) Walked dog 3.66 mi :sunglasses: she got pets from park staff, we met a bunch of different doggos at different spots and mine did great, happy dog & happy me…
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Recap 7/22 M ~ beautiful day, a bit warmsy 1) Walked dog 3.96 mi :sunglasses: happy dog & happy me 2) Log all food / no crazy snacking / 80 oz. water :smiley: 3) Clean Kitty's hallway / usual Mon. garbage collection chores / put away all the clean dishes / read / other? finance chores :smiley: TA-DA! JFT 7/23 T ~ rain &…
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Recap 7/21 Sunday ~ not as hot with hazy skies and no big goals for today 1) Church 9:00 :smiley: 2) Decided not to log food since hubby & I went out for brunch & all guesswork / eat sensible rest of today / no crazy snacking / 80 oz. water :neutral: think I did ok 3) No workout planned, but maybe PT later (or not) :p nope…
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@littleblackskirt Congratulations on your new weight class and lower BMI. Wonderful milestone! Recap 7/20 Sat. ~ gorgeous day, if a bit hot :sunglasses: 1) Packers 5K race 8 a.m. chip time 49:15 ave. pace 15:51 overall place 1784/2371, F 858/1228, division F65-69 29/60, passed by 78 (likely started in walking corral behind…
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Recap 7/19 F ~ even though weather was good, skipped dog walk this morning... I get that way after so many consecutive days of long walks, and I'm walking in a 5K race tomorrow morning 1) Pasta with shrimp & asparagus for supper / no crazy snacking / log all food / 80 oz. water :smiley: good day 2) PT exercises / min.…
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@littleblackskirt Congrats on your loss since deciding to "get serious". I guess that's what I really need to do, too. Recap 7/18 R 1) Walked dog 4.04 mi & met up/walked with Kim & Bogey part way, also saw lots of others out jogging/walking/with dogs taking advantage of more tolerable weather :smiley: happy dog & happy me…
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Recap 7/17 W ~ weather much more tolerable with cooler temp & low humidity, partly sunny & breezy 1) Walked dog 3.87 miles, dog got treats from Al & made friends with new doggo (always a little unsure how she'll / other dog will react) :sunglasses: happy dog & happy me 2) Eat fresh produce & finish up more leftovers / no…
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@pridesabtch Haven't seen you lately, hope all is well. Recap 7/16 T ~ humidity finally falling, heat not so bad 1) Walked dog 3.95 mi :sunglasses: I woke up way before alarm & went for walk almost same time I used to when I walked before going to work. How did that happen? Happy dog & happy me. 2) Leftovers for supper /…
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@kaynelvb Welcome! You can read my details in the spoilers below. I too am a Fitbit wearer that just learned yesterday that the Fitbit.com dashboard is no longer available as of July 2024. I thought, at first, I was having tech difficulties LOL. Bummer! But I use Fitbit mainly to track my steps per day and being reminded…
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@snowflake1968 The chest your father built is beautiful! Such a wonderful keepsake <3 Recap 7/14 Sunday ~ right now very humid & heat index is 95F UGH... no dog walk & sad me 1) Church 9:00 :smiley: 2) Rotisserie chicken, green beans & ??? pasta salad & I added chopped garlic scapes, for supper / log all food / no crazy…
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@snowflake1968 Congratulations on graduating with honors (American spelling LOL)!!! Hope that whatever your next job is, it's a good fit for you! Btw, I've also had PF in the past, although it was not so bad for me. Worst was having to desist from long walks, my main exercise, even pre-dog. I used to go around the house &…
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Recap 7/12 F start of very hot & steamy weekend 1) Woke up to alarm again to walk dog before heat built... temp was 68F when we left house, we only walked 3.07 miles, and I was dripping when we got home. Temp had risen to 76 in that short time. We saw a few people walking before heat gets bad, only one other dog walker.…
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Busy morning, and hubby is finally out mowing so I have a chance to post. Recap 7/11 R ~ very warm day, humidity decent & no rain in forecast YAY 1) Actually woke up before alarm but took my time getting out of bed... still walked dog before too warm. Saw RJ & dog got treat & water, saw bunny (our area is overrun with…
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@Snowflake1968 Good luck on your interview! Are you done with your classes & practicums? Recap 7/10 W 1) Walked dog 3.58 mi :smiley: My alarm was, well, alarming, but I got up & walked dog in a.m. when heat & humidity are bearable. Chatted with Kim & Bogie, saw deer crossing road, saw Al (dog drank water at their house);…
