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@mytime6630 @pridesabtch Count me in for the October 5# Challenge. I don't always do well, but at least I may be more likely to eat less... even 100 calories less per day should help. My weight has gone up this year also, about 5# then just juggling the same old weight. Not the plan for 2024 at all. Current weight 185#…

Another beautiful early fall day :sunglasses: Recap 9/28 Sat. ~ beautiful day, coming to an end soon, based on the extended forecast 1) Pan-fried perch & leftover veg for supper / log all food / net calories green / 80 oz. water :( red calories, 64 oz 2) Already done: farmers market / washed dishes / watered outside…

Hugs to you @Bex953172! Hang in there, things will get better. Recap 9/27 F ~ another gorgeous fall day 1) Walked dog 3.5 mi, saw & heard pileated woodpecker at top of tree in woods on edge of park 😎 happy dog & happy me 2) Figure out supper / log all food / net calories green / 80 oz. water Hubby and I decided to wander…

Recap 9/26 R ~ beautiful fall day, cool nights, warm days 1) Walked dog 3.93 mi, saw 2 sandhill cranes circling low overhead, stopped at RJs for water (they place dog bowl out for all the doggos walking by) & dog got treat as well :sunglasses: happy dog & happy me 2) Figure out supper ~ Schwans cod & broccoli with ginger /…

Recap 9/25 W ~ wonderful fall day 1) Walked dog 4.34 mi ~ dog got treat from garbage truck driver & I chatted with Collector Porsche man who always waves when we go walking by :sunglasses: happy dog & happy me 2) Log all food / net calories green / 80 oz. water :smiley: net cals -86 3) City water dept. exchange of…

JFT 9/25 W ~ wonderful fall day 1) Walked dog 4.34 mi ~ dog got treat from garbage truck driver & I chatted with Collector Porsche man who always waves when we go walking by :sunglasses: happy dog & happy me 2) Log all food / net calories green / 80 oz. water 3) City water dept. exchange of equipment in basement / hair…

Recap 9/22 Sunday ~ day 2 of pre- colonoscopy diet 1) Church 9:00 :smiley: & talked with Kris about mic for my reading on LWML Sunday in 2 weeks 2) Follow low fiber low residue diet plans / no vitamins / log all food / 80 oz. water ~ net calories red bc I snacked in evening to compensate for fasting next day, 80 oz. water…

Recap 9/21 Sat. ~ day 1 of pre-colonoscopy diet 1) Follow low fiber low residue diet plans / no vitamins / log all food / 80 oz. water :smiley: followed plan yay 2) Farmers market / unlock gate, de-poop backyard & move patio stuff for hubby to mow / read / digital declutter / wash dishes / other? voted multiple devices for…

Recap 9/20 F ~ very humid & warm, planned rest day 1) Eat up leftovers for supper / log all food / 80 oz. water :p went a little over knowing I am restricted on Sat & Sun. but not horrible, 80 oz. water 2) Text sister (they're leaving on vacation Mon.) / vote online for Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin (multiple devices) /…

Recap 9/19 R ~ hot weather still with us, thunderstorms forecast overnight 1) Walked dog 3.91 mi :sunglasses: watched/heard 2 sandhill cranes flying low overhead, near marshy spot again, happy dog & happy me 2) Leftovers & cook green beans for supper / log all food / net calories green / 80 oz. water :smiley: Net calories…

Recap 9/18 W ~ another early walk to beat the heat... enjoy it while we got it, will change soon enough 1) Walked dog 4.07 mi :sunglasses: dog got 2 treats en route, one from RJ (who always carries some with him on his walks) and W garbage truck driver (who always stops when he sees us)... happy dog & happy me 2) Not sure…

@HappyDonkey75 Sorry about your dog. They are our babies. I can relate to prescription pet food. Our 14 yo Kitty has been on that for at least half her life. All this for a cat we got for free at the Humane Society. LOL Recap 9/17 T ~ still hot like summer 1) Woke to alarm, not so jarring this morning & walked dog 3.72 mi…

Late posting but need accountability. Recap 9/16 M ~ Unseasonably hot here (upper 80s F) & a bit humid for mid-Sept. Having to set alarm all week to walk dog before too hot for us. 1) Walked dog 3.42 mi :sunglasses: had 2 sandhill cranes fly in for landing right over our heads near the marshy spot, met up with Kim & Bogie,…

@PackerFanInGB Thanks for the comments. We had a blast walking the bridge, already thinking we will do it again! JFT 9/16 M ~ Unseasonably hot here (upper 80s F) & a bit humid for mid-Sept. Having to set alarm all week to walk dog before too hot for us. 1) Walked dog 3.42 mi :sunglasses: had 2 sandhill cranes fly in for…

Recap 9/13 F 1) Walked dog 3.24 mi :sunglasses: Saw 2 huge turkeys on back road, 1 ran back into brush & the other ran across road in front of us into bushes; saw mama deer & 2 little ones as we entered city park, they stood & watched us, we paused to watch them & let them cross into the woods. Happy dog & happy me. 2)…

Late to post today, but have not logged in 2 days because I was out of town to visit my folks, so getting back at it. JFT 9/13 F 1) Walked dog 3.24 mi :sunglasses: Saw 2 huge turkeys on back road, 1 ran back into brush & the other ran across road in front of us into bushes; saw mama deer & 2 little ones as we entered city…

Recap 9/9 M ~ weather returning to more summer-like for a while 1) Walked dog 4.26 mi :sunglasses: happy dog & happy me 2) Figure out supper / log all food / net calories green / 80 oz. water :neutral: net cals -60 but high sodium, 64 oz. water 3) Sort through old shoes & fill donations bag / read / declutter 15 min. / put…

Recap 9/8 Sunday 1) Church 9:00 :smiley: 2) Log all food / net calories green / 80 oz. water :neutral: net cals -600 but pretty healthy foods & I stayed active, daily w-i lost half # so... 64 oz. water 3) Min. 5000 steps :smiley: 5600 / PT exercises? 4) Prep yard & unlock gate for hubby to mow / make peach cobbler / read /…

Recap 9/7 Sat. ~ another fall-like day, high temp may reach 64F (18C) but least the sun is shining... good day to use the oven 1) Pan-fried perch & roasted brussels sprouts for supper / log all food / 80 oz. water / net calories green ~ net cals very close, 64 oz water, getting better :smiley: 2) Walk dog :smiley: 4.1 mi…

Recap 9/6 F ~ Planned rest day. Weather is positively fall-like. 1) Log all food / net calories green / 80 oz. water :s Net cals red, water 64... I'm not doing too well with this goal & sad me 2) Min. 5000 steps :smiley: 3) Wash towels / put clean dishes away / fill 2 gallon jugs from rain barrels / balance bank accts /…

Recap 9/5 R 1) Walked dog 4.07 mi & beat the thunderstorm :smiley: happy dog & happy me 2) Log all food / net cals green / 80 oz. water :smiley: close! net cals -47 & 64 oz. water 3) Wash dishes / Kitty to vet for annual physical ~ she's good for an older cat (14 yrs) but we've got more prescriptions to keep her well…

Late posting but for my accountability. Recap 9/4 W ~ another beautiful day! 1) Walked dog 3.94 mi :sunglasses: saw 2 fawns ~75 ft. away & they watched us but continued to eat, saw neighbor walking her sheltie Princess (she really is), saw mail carrier & dog got her treat in person instead of the mailbox ~ happy dog &…

@Bex953172 I agree that you can't outrun diet with exercise. I'm living proof! I know what I need to do, or not do, most of the time. But do I follow my brain... no! That's why I try to make things habit. @mytime6630 Thanks. We had a blast! Thank goodness there was only a teeny tiny breeze. Recap 9/3 T ~ beautiful late…

JFT 9/3 T ~ beautiful late summer day :smiley: 1) Log all food / net calories green / 80 oz. water 2) Walked dog 3.57 miles :sunglasses: dog got treat from RJ, happy dog & happy me 3) Load dishwasher & run / wash pots & pans / garbage chores / declutter 15 min. / call Mom / read / anything else is a bonus today I'm…

I'm not posting goals or food today. I wanted to post that l walked the span of The Mighty Mac Bridge today, from north to south, and back again. Weather was fantastic. Fitbit has me at 23,641 steps. Here are some photos.

Recap 8/31 Sat. ~ Weather turning more seasonable = yay! 1) Figure out supper / log all food / net calories green / 80 oz. water :/ Net cals not green but not horrible, water 64 oz. 2) Min 5000 steps :smiley: actually 8000 3) Month end measurements taken (not good) ~ need to log on MFP / farmers market ~ done / read /…

JFT 8/31 Sat. ~ Weather turning more seasonable = yay! 1) Figure out supper / log all food / net calories green / 80 oz. water 2) Min 5000 steps 3) Month end measurements taken (not good) ~ need to log on MFP / farmers market ~ done / read / declutter 15 min. / call Mom / set alarm for church tomorrow a.m. / other? Have…

@HappyDonkey75 For me, I count out 10 regular M&Ms. Or eat Hershey miniatures, 4 or less. @pridesabtch Love the new puppy! <3 It's been a weird day so far, and hubby & I took his favorite sister to Golden Corral (a buffet restaurant, their favorite place *sigh*) for late lunch. At least the steamy weather is over, but not…

Welcome @Greaterthanlife to JFT! Recap 8/26 M ~ Heat advisory day, "feels like" temp currently 98F (37C) so no dog walk today. Tomorrow likely a repeat. 1) Grill brats & canned baked beans for supper / log all food / net calories green / 80 oz. water ~ only 64 :p Not a great day, ate all the food, net calories definitely…

Recap 8/25 Sunday ~ hot & humid today, will be even worse M & T ack! May have to wait on dog walks a few days. 1) Church 9:00 :smiley: 2) Went for brunch w/ hubby & decided not to guesstimate for food log, but I limited portions & kept damage to minimum (I think) / eat light supper (easy to do when so hot out) / drink more…