Best Of

7/21 - 169.1

7/22 - 167.3

7/23 - 166.4

7/24 - 164.9 - This was rather surprising. I did feel and look rather lean compared to days past. The scale flashed low 165 a few times but finally settled here. I'm not going to complain! I was over on calories but within my macro goals yesterday - it was the meal LittleBro chose so I did my best to work around it. Today's meals are all planned out and within all goals. No gym this morning, I had a rough night with my back sprain. When I finally found a comfortable position for my back, my arms went numb!I was exhausted and today was supposed to be legs which I didn't think I could manage with the pain so I decided sleep was the best option. Plus sleep = healing! I'm going to try to do more mobility today since it really seemed to help yesterday and count that as an at home workout instead. Movement is movement and listening to your body is best!

JGMTD #303  #73

Mission: Continuously improve daily habits that strengthen a “Healthy, Strong & Fit” ( #HSF ) identity/mindset #bestshapeofmylife #ENGAGED #agingyounger 

Me: F66, 5’6” married, retired, MawMaw. Clean P:E (ProteinG> (Cg+Fg) a clean/whole food WOE- Track macros, fitness, habits and NSVs. 

Highest: 172lbs 2010; Lowest 128lbs in 2014 - (🎢 128lbs -145lbs every 2-3 yrs since)  Enter JGMTD Aug1 2023 @ 145lbs . My goal is to STOP the scale ⚖️ & emotional🎢 roller coasters.

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UGW BHAG: 128-130 

Celebrating my 2-yr commitment to JGMTD during round 303.  Giving myself six weeks to loose FIVE lbs. Name it and DO it!

RND 303 TARGETS: Nutrition/ Movement/ Mind&Soul

Nutrition 🏆 IF 18:6 & Track: Whole/Clean WOE: P:E over 1.25 (ProteinG> (Cg+Fg) kcals 1150, 🥩Pg 125, Fg 50-60) 💦80oz 

Movement: 👣 12k/day, 💓Z2 70 min (8x), 🚶‍♂️daily 45min+ ,🤸🏼mobility 20 min, 🏋️‍♀️20 min+ (5x), ⏱️300 jumps (7x), 🎾3x

Mind/Soul: 📖 daily devotional, research, reflect

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activities = actual day

daily = morning reflections

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EW Rnd 302 ⚖️134lbs

SW Rnd 303 ⚖️ 133.6lbs

7/20 ⚖️133.6 🏆 P:E 1.20, 👣 13.5k, 💓Z2 82min🚶‍♂️70min ,🤸🏼20 min, 🏋️‍♀️20 min ⏱️300 jumps 📖

7/21⚖️ 132.4 🏆 P:E 1.20, 👣 11.5k, 💓Z2 72min🚶‍♂️55min ,🤸🏼15 min, 🏋️‍♀️10 min ⏱️ 📖

7/22 ⚖️ 131.6 P:E 1.1, 👣 13.5k, 💓Z2 60min🚶‍♂️70min ,🤸🏼15 min, 🏋️‍♀️8 min 📖 🎾120 min

7/23 ⚖️ 131.8 Did nothing

7/24 DNW

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7/20 133.6 I remember writing several months ago that 132 is a danger zone. I allowed myself to surpass only because of the “scale” fiasco two rounds ago and now I am accepting that this is the weight I must accept as REAL and move on from here. Don’t know how long it will take to get to 128.x but that’s what I want.  But most of all, I want my BF% to decline.  Tomorrow, I will take measurements after researching what I can do from home (I don’t trust the RENFRO measurement to be accurate) and then, when I get to 131.x I’ll do another InBody (DXA) scan.  Thus, my journey to reduce fat, that has been seriously neglected for the past year, will commence again. I will continue to focus on functional ST and traditional ST, mobility and flexibility in my morning time before I “start” my day — the 300 jumps are a good challenge for me - and will build in “skipping” in my structured walk as well as box jumps.  It’s so easy to forget my WHY each day - my attention span and commitment to my health goals (#agingyounger) for my grandchildren seems to be forgotten often… this must be in the forefront of my mind each day to remain committed.  It’s back to placing reminders all around my house because my habits are simply not engrained YET.I jotted some notes that others may benefit from - this is a long post. However, moving forward this round I’ll keep it brief (unless of course I have an epiphany. While I recorded my nutrition goals for this round, I may do a 72 hour fast beginning either Monday or Tuesday at 6PM.  This is to reset my system - no for weight-loss. I know that a 72-hr fast takes preparation time so I may need to push back to Wed.  I know when I’ll be ready.

Good luck to all this round!

7/21 ⚖️ 132.4

Yesterday was lovely. Completed a 3.5mi hilly trail @Bogue Chitto State Park - a little over an hour and a change of pace / scenery. There were few hikers @7 :30AM on a Sunday, but those that were inspired me… taking care of health surrounded by nature. After watching the final round of “The Open” when we returned, completed 👣 🤸🏼🏋️‍♀️ ⏱️before dinner. Upping from 👣 10k to 👣 12k daily is a noticeable increase for me - for an otherwise uneventful day. Decided to go for ZERO carbs yesterday, and will follow that challenge while deciding if I’ll begin a fast tonight @6PM or Tuesday night .

Nutrition: Had to fight the hunger pains after 6PM.  Did not give in. Hot tea and self-discipline to the rescue.

NSV: Self-imposed boundaries! Tonight is another City Planning & Zoning meeting. Our challenge against the Hospital is still in progress - and will be for the foreseeable future.  What is different?  I’m not losing sleep over it and my perspective has changed to allow me to prioritize mind+body+soul. 

7/22 ⚖️ 131.6 Yesterday didn’t go as planned. Walked early, ran into too many neighbors, took a two hr nap at 10:30.  Crammed all afternoon for the meeting. PZ voted us down again.  We will appeal again.  It’s called delay, delay, delay.  Thankful that I got just under 👣 12k… Today is tennis.  Plan on sauna after and push myself to 🏋️‍♀️.  Rain starting late today through the week — will need to plan ahead. The ⚖️??? I didn’t eat dinner last night so last meal was around 2PM.  I’ve been thinking my weight has been high the past month due to dairy … and I also thought I would have lost 2lbs in the past two rounds but did not… so go figure. Keep honest to my routine and the body will eventually respond. I forgot to take measurements yesterday for BF% cuzz of meeting but will do that tomorrow. I want to focus while measuring but need to get going for walk/warmup/TENNIS! BTW: putting off the fast to begin until at least this eve at 6PM. Want another day or two of absolute IF 18/6 with ZERO carbs. So far two perfect days.

7/23 ⚖️ 131.8 Rained pushed back to late today - perhaps. Heat index to 110 around noon yesterday and will be same today.  While I was pumped for not letting the meeting results impact my “routine” so much, I had a great day yesterday but last night I slept like crap or didn’t sleep at all.  So, my day will be filled with struggles and decision making as I now know how little sleep ruins me, so I must use a few tools to combat that — lets see. Could be a day of rest - maybe not.  I definitely won’t set up “must do this or that” cuzz there is no reason to set myself up for failure. I will walk and ST and jump.  Don’t know when or for how long but will get something done.  P:E =  1:1 yesterday.  Ate some high protein yogurt and berries at 7:30PM — carbs added to the equation so I had a 1:1 ratio. No bad considering.  Kcals under 1200 but macros not optimal. Mindset still not quite ready for 72hr fast. May change by this eve. I’ll know when I’m ready.  Three days of perfect IF 18/6 but last night the yogurt was at 7:30PM - which means I’ll need to hold off until 1:30 today… its mindset.  Let’s put on #HSF identity no matter how I feel and see how much self-discipline is available in the well. Oh, I love a challenge! #HSF Remember my WHY.

7/24 Two days bad sleep. My rule of thumb is to not weigh on “little sleep” days so I exercised that right. No reason to add to emotional stress. Even one pound would throw me off today. There’s no rationality in sight currently. Yesterday was BAD. Not food-wise, but I took the day off and laid on the couch all day while on the phone getting more and more furious over the hospital project.  The rumination has crept in and it’s not healthy for me.  Tossed all night. Will strive for a better day.  It’s sad that I thought I had recognized the “trigger” and was prepared but couldn’t deploy the tools to get passed it. This morning I ordered a “weighted” vest so maybe that will kick be into a better gear.  Putting on my #HSF identity and will attempt good choices today.  NSV: going to food is not an issue — its getting in movement! At least I'm aware of this emotional roller-coaster and my goal is to be even. It impacts ALL my choices. I hope all of you will experience a fearless day!

Joining late and catching up! Nice to see old friends. I have hit my rock bottom weight wise yet again, same as early 2021.. and I need to get back to this.. what helped me lose all the weight in the first place!

SW Rnd 303 297.6

7/20 - DNW

7/21 - 299.1 resumed food tracking today - I have never seen a 3 to start my weight and I don't ever want to

7/22 - 297.1 tracked everything

7/23 - 295.6 got my three day streak for tracking, first time in years..

7/24 - 295.1 shedding water and vacation week from the week prior, having said that if I hadn't resumed tracking I'm confident I'd still be gaining

Round results so far: down 2.5

@Skyleen75 HA! Margaritas and mopping up sauce with bread are 2 of my favourite things! But man do they knock me up on the scale.

FIL fell (again) and is in the hospital. Seems to have bruised a bone near his previous hip replacement. Went to visit yesterday. Exhausting day of 2 hours driving there and back (total 4 hours), plus the hospital time. He was still in the ER waiting for a bed upstairs. He is stubborn as an ox, so I expect he'll be as good as he was before the fall.
I exercised in the morning. Took the dog for a short walk only. I planned ahead and brought some Baby Bell cheese and a few mini cucumbers with us. We stopped at A&W for a Teen burger before heading back home. I really wanted a snack (or a drink) after we returned home, but I just drank water and kept within my calories. I am so thankful for this challenge, because knowing I will post the next day really keeps me accountable.

36 years old. 5'3. SAHM to twin 3 year olds.

I've just been bouncing around 143-146ish without making any real progress for far too long and I'm getting frustrated with myself. It is time to get serious and lose a few pounds for good.

Mini goal: 140
Ultimate goal: 130

Rnd 301 Ending Weight: 144.2
Rnd 302 Ending Weight: 145.3

7/20: 144.2. A good walk, a 4 mile run on treadmill and food was within goal.

7/21: 144.2. A short walk, no run, but food was within goal. Overall, a pretty lazy Sunday.

7/22: DNW

7/23: 144.7. I'm having such a hard time breaking through this plateau! Long walk, 5 mile treadmill run, and food was good.

7/24: 143.6. My boys had physical/speech therapy first thing in the morning so we didn't have a chance to go for a walk before it got too hot. I also skipped out on the gym in the evening. I ended the day with very little movement. But food was good and within goals.

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Just Give Me 10 Days – Round 303
July 20 - 29, 2025

63 year old female, 5’5”. I am married, semi-nomadic (we live in three states, Mass, Maine, Florida). 
SW WW Sept 29, 2001 - 168.8 (initially lost 29.8, became staff, then up and down 18 years with low of 126.8)
SW MFP Sept 14, 2020  – 153 (lost 40, then stress loss if2.2 lb with low of 120.8, then stress gain)
SW MFP Jan 1, 2023  – 146.6

GW Maintaining between 124 – 126 SW: 127.6 Since my weight is slowing coming back down, I’ve added back in history details INCLUDING my maintenance numbers. In January, it seemed silly including my goal was to maintain 124 – 126 when I was weighing 138. Those maintenance numbers are in sight now. Just need to get there. 

SW: 129.6

7/20 – 130.0 What am I doing? Three days in a row. Today is the bridal shower. Fortunately today’s dress is a little forgiving. Thursday I head to the seamstress for MOG dress alterations. Gotta stop this!

7/21 – 127.4 Too good to me true, and does not make sense. I weighed more than once, and it came up the same. If I were in Mass I would get out my travel scale to verify. Just going to have to roll with it and see if it makes sense tomorrow as well. 

Yesterday was a long day. Four and a half hours of driving. Shower was fine, and easy to not eat. Today, DH and I are going to drive up to Booth Bay Harbor for some re-con work. In two weeks, DD and fam are visiting and the DH, DSIL and DGS#1 are going to “boat camp” up in BBH while DD, DGS#2 and I hand out at the beach with her two and our two cats (condo is a 2 bedroom ;P )

7/22 – 127.8 Yesterday, was still not back to normal, regarding eating behavior. So still suspicious of this number. Tomorrow will be telling. I head back to MA tonight. If the scale matches tomorrow, then these numbers are legit.

7/23 – 129.2 Scale reality. Back in MA this morning. Some possibility this is high as we went to a matinee movie yesterday, followed by quickly cooked hot dogs and potato salad before packing up and driving home. But also strong possibility this is accurate, and my scale in ME needs new batteries. Regardless, disappointed in my recent actions/decisions. I know what I am doing and have allowed myself to go off track.

7/24 – 129.0 OK, we are going to assume this is where I am at. It does make the most sense at the moment.

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I enjoy reading everyone’s posts with my coffee each morning.

Highest weight 242 lbs Lowest weight 142 lbs (2019) Re-start JGMTD Feb 2024 @ 204 lbs  

Round 302 End Weight 178.2

7/20 DNW
7/21 183.2

7/22- DNW

7/23- DNW

7/24- 182.0 Surprised I’m still up so high but I’m also confident I will see better numbers by the end of the round.

DH finally went back to work yesterday and I’m happy to get back to normal. I’m glad he enjoyed his vacation but it was chaotic on my schedule to fit in my workouts and work while making time to spend boating, eating out and relaxing with him.
All of the extra food and drinks have also added up with less formal exercise.
I know it’s just a bunch of flimsy excuses. I alone am responsible for my decisions!

I’m just a hedonist at heart who wants a spicy margarita and to use bread to mop up all of the sauce left on the plate.

But I can’t do that every weekend!!!!

5am, I can do anything and I’m going to make this day the best possible!