Maintainers weekly Check-in February 2017
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Name: mk
Total weight lost: 70ish pounds
Time to lose: 11 months
(Time to gain: about the same. I gained a pile of weight after quitting smoking)
How long in maintenance: 17 months
Maintenance range: 113 - 117#
Average weight January: 114#
Week of...
6 February: 113
Struggles: I had a tummy bug a couple of weeks ago and can't seem to eat enough to gain anything back. At least I am holding my own.
@kgirlhart I know what you are going through. I had/have the same struggle. Keep trying. I finally decided I was at my "me weight" and my doctor agreed.6 -
Name: Shelley
Starting weight: 296.5 pounds
Total weight lost: 147 pounds
Time it took to lose: 999 days
How long in maintenance: 63 days
Maintenance range: 149-154
January average was 151.02
2/6/17 151.9
Success/Struggle for the week: Did great on my fitness last week. Missed one day of goal on Fitbit, but nailed the other days way above. Struggle is once again craving for sweets! I bought some fun new flavors of Dannon Light and Fit yogurt which are only 80 calories and they really are tasty and feel like dessert.5 -
Name: Stephen
Weight Lost (Jan-Dec 2016): 77 pounds
6th February: 182.8 pounds (trend)
13th February:
20th February:
27th February:
Trend dropped by 0.2 pounds this week; goal weight is 185 pounds, so I'm running a little low, as I'd like to stay between 183-187.
Back in the gym this week, alternating days of 60 minutes cardio (elliptical) and 60 minutes strength (primarily bodyweight), followed by 30 minutes stretching; planning to do 2-hours walks instead of the gym on Saturday and Sunday to change things up.
TDEE looks to be settling in at 3,150 calories, so need to up daily intake somewhat. Still somewhat cautious / leery on that point...
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Name: Em
Total Weight lost: 65 lbs (was 70, but struggling to get back to my maintenance zone right now)
Time it took to lose: 2 years
How long in maintenance: 2.5 years
Maintenance weight range: 125 to 135
Average weight recorded from previous month: Guessing around 137, since I'm working to get back to maintenance
1Feb: 135.5
8Feb: 135.5
Success/struggles of the week: Eating has been better this week. Forgot to weigh-in and post here, though.
Having to seriously fight myself to get my butt out of bed and lift in the mornings... but the running is so much easier!
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@JustSomeEm you got this! Did it before, can get back to maintenance weight no problem! It's why we are here...3
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Name: Sara
Total Weight lost: 50ish pounds
Time it took to lose: 6 months + a few months of slower loss as I transitioned into maintenance
How long in maintenance: 3+ years
Maintenance weight range: I've gone back into a short weight loss phase to get this down to 125lbs-130lbs (from 130-135)
(New)Average weight recorded from previous month: 131.3
Week of...
6th February: 130.2
13th February:
20th February:
27th February:
Success/struggles of the week: We moved this past weekend and wow, what an 'adventure' its been! Seller decided the day before we were supposed to take occupancy that she no longer wanted to leave/move, (closing was at the beginning of January, so we've owned the house for a month at this point but she had a 30 day occupancy window to move out that ended on Sunday at noon). Things got very nasty and we found out that she must have some mental health issues that came out in full force (her realtor thinks she's bi-polar based on info from the ex-husband/her behavior). Numerous threats were made against us and the realtors involved and she trashed the house, (broke windows, stole items from the house like door knobs, dumped water and cleaning supplies on all the floors, smeared dog 'stuff' on floors and walls etc etc). Crazy thing is this wasn't a foreclosure situation and she listed the house for sale! Anywhoo long story short-we are now very familiar with the sheriff's deputies in the area
Because of all of that my eating has been all over the place and my weight hasn't even been a thought over the past few days. Got on the scale this morning though and was pleased to see where I was at-still on trend to get my maintenance range a bit lower.4 -
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crzycatlady1 wrote: »Name: Sara
Total Weight lost: 50ish pounds
Time it took to lose: 6 months + a few months of slower loss as I transitioned into maintenance
How long in maintenance: 3+ years
Maintenance weight range: I've gone back into a short weight loss phase to get this down to 125lbs-130lbs (from 130-135)
(New)Average weight recorded from previous month: 131.3
Week of...
6th February: 130.2
13th February:
20th February:
27th February:
Success/struggles of the week: We moved this past weekend and wow, what an 'adventure' its been! Seller decided the day before we were supposed to take occupancy that she no longer wanted to leave/move, (closing was at the beginning of January, so we've owned the house for a month at this point but she had a 30 day occupancy window to move out that ended on Sunday at noon). Things got very nasty and we found out that she must have some mental health issues that came out in full force (her realtor thinks she's bi-polar based on info from the ex-husband/her behavior). Numerous threats were made against us and the realtors involved and she trashed the house, (broke windows, stole items from the house like door knobs, dumped water and cleaning supplies on all the floors, smeared dog 'stuff' on floors and walls etc etc). Crazy thing is this wasn't a foreclosure situation and she listed the house for sale! Anywhoo long story short-we are now very familiar with the sheriff's deputies in the area
Because of all of that my eating has been all over the place and my weight hasn't even been a thought over the past few days. Got on the scale this morning though and was pleased to see where I was at-still on trend to get my maintenance range a bit lower.
@crzycatlady1 Um... Holy... Just, wow. I'm sorry you went through all that, but glad you've got at least one thing going alright. I hope the clean-up wasn't too nuts for you... and that insurance or SOMETHING can be done to ease the insanity! In your place, I'd likely have gained a few pounds from an excess intake of alcohol... J/S.
Way to go, lady. Good luck with the house and psycho former owner.2 -
Hi all,
Name: Mandy
SW: 196lbs
GW: 140lbs
Total Weight lost: 4 stone (56lbs)
Time it took to lose: 16 months
How long in maintenance: 7 months
Maintenance weight range: 137 - 142lbs (although aiming to lower this range a little over time so that 140 is my max)
Average weight recorded for January: 141.9lbs (not bad since I started the month at 144lbs!)
Week of...
27th January (for ref): 141.2lbs
3rd February: 141.6lbs
10th February: 140.6lbs
17th February:
24th February:
Success/struggles of the week: all OK this week, and slowly getting back to a more comfortable maintenance weight. I've got a big weekend ahead though so hoping I don't blow it too badly.
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@crzycatlady1 Holy you-know-what! I hope the former owner goes away and you never see her again! Have a drink on me, then back to your routine. Best wishes0
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@crzycatlady1 I hope that you eventually have at least started your settling in process. A big WELL DONE for being able to stay in weight range... one thing though- why take the doorknobs??? I mean all the other things sound crazy but that just seems creepy. Anyway, I hope that you have many happy memories in your new home.0
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Name: Jen
Total Weight lost:135+
Time it took to lose: 2.5yrs
How long in maintenance: I declared it at 140 last January, but that was too high for a petite lady. So not really in maintenance quite yet.
Maintenance weight range: Would like to stay under 125 at morning weigh-in.
Ongoing struggle: I still need to learn to trust my body cues, be content with eating just enough, and stop asking food to be more than just fuel. Life after work is just filled with getting steps and eating food to fill my evening. Really need to make peace with having fewer cals to work with. Contentment and an attitude of gratitude (and maybe a hobby) are the order of the day.
Week of...
30th January: 127.1lbs
Week of...
3rd February: 126.9lbs
10th February:
17th February:
24th February:
Success of the week: It's hard for me to claim anything because I am pretty hard on myself and tend to see what I am doing wrong, but I will say I am pleased that I made an effort at my strength training this week, and an effort just now not to add "but I didn't do well with" at the end of this sentence!
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Total Weight lost: 85lbs
Time it took to lose: 9 months
How long in maintenance: 2.5yrs
Maintenance weight range: 165-170lbs (6' M)
Week of...
End January: 168.0lbs
10th February: 171.8
Success/struggles of the week: Work travel, eating outside my normal routine along with some drinks thrown in have thrown a wrench in the downward trend. Not to mention a lot less sleep. This weekend won't be much better so looking forward to shedding the water weight and some fat for a few weeks starting on Monday.
Amazing what only a few days off the routine can do with adding water retention. Was looking quite trim and defined mid week and that has now significantly reduced.
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Name: Tina
Total weight lost: 60ish lbs
Time it took to lose: ~8 months
How long in maintenance: > 1 year
Maintenance weight range: 108-114 lbs
Average weight recorded from previous month: 109 lbs
Week of...
6th February: 109.6 lbs
13th February: 109.2 lbs
20th February:
27th February:
Success/struggles of the week: I registered with the National Weight Control Registry (NWCR)!!!
I've been wanting to join even before I hit maintenance. 1 -
Name: Sherry
Total Weight lost: 41 pounds
Time it took to lose: 2 years (focused on fitness and developing good habits, not speed)
How long in maintenance: Haven't officially made it, but I'm SO close.
Maintenance weight range: 138-140
Average weight recorded from previous month: 142.4
Week of...
6th February: 142
13th February: 144.5 (AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH)
20th February:
27th February:
Success/struggles of the week: TOM + traveling + not enough water (traveling) + birthday splurge = up 3.5 pounds. I've already logged my whole week and am ready to get this back to normal plus start back to losing the last couple of pounds.
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Name: Nikki
Total weight lost: 30 pounds
Time it took to lose: 2 years (maintenance was hard for me, kept bouncing up)
How long in maintenance: 5 months
Maintenance range: 140 - 145
Average weight recorded from previous month: 144.1
Week of...
February 6: 142.8
February 13: 144.6
February 20:
February 27:
Success/struggles of the week: Still struggling with grain/gluten issues, which led to missing several days of running. Still under my top though, so I'm happy with that.0 -
Name: Kathryn
Total Weight lost: 70 pounds
Time it took to lose: about 10 months. I have actually dropped about 10 pounds below my original goal.
How long in maintenance: Started maintenance July 25th, but still trying to actually maintain.
Maintenance weight range: 126-130
Average weight recorded from previous month: 127.1
Week of...
6th February: 125.4
13th February: 127.8
20th February:
27th February:
Success/struggles of the week: I am back in my maintenance range. It is weird to be glad that my weight is up lol. I'm not sure how much is water weight and if any is actual weight. We went out and splurged at Red Lobster over the weekend with drinks, appetizers and dessert which is really unusual for us. Plus it is TOM and I increased my calorie goal this week because I am trying to stop losing weight, so I do think some of the weight is water. But I am happy to be back in range and I will stick with this calorie goal for a while and see if I can get my weight to stabilize here.0 -
Name:Fidan
Total Weight lost: 48kg
Time it took to lose: 1 year
How long in maintenance: 9 months
Maintenance weight range: 73.3kg and below
Average weight recorded from previous month: 72.8kg
Week of...
6th February: 72kg on the dot
13th February: 72.5kg
20th February:
27th February:
Success/struggles of the week:
Still not feeling well. I have just had enough of feeling down. Last week I said that I'll be aiming for 5k steps per day but I clocked in 10k-11k for six days however on Sunday I missed 10k by a couple of 100 steps boohoo.
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Name: Aaron
Total Weight lost: 3 lbs
Time it took to lose: 6 weeks
How long in maintenance: 6 weeks
Maintenance weight range: 190-180
(New)Average weight recorded from previous month: 190
Week of...
6th February: 190
13th February: 189
20th February:
27th February:
Success/struggles of the week:
I have three goals for the year. 1) Get below 18% BF, 2) pull a 300lb deadlift, 3) 750lb powerlifting total weight (deadlift, squat, bench). I started lifting on Jan 5. My deadlift was a 5RM of 95lb. This morning I pulled 5x5 175lb. My estimated 1RM is now at 205 which is 95lb from my goal. On Jan 5 I had 25% BF. As of today I am a bit under 22%. My PL total as of this morning is an estimated 480lb. I'm well on my way toward hitting all three of my goals by the end of the year.
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Name: Trina
Total Weight lost: 50ish lbs
Time it took to lose: 15 months
How long in maintenance: 2 years (March 2017)
Maintenance weight range: 128 - 132
(New) Average weight recorded from previous month: 130.3
Week of...
6th February: 130.3
13th February: 131.3
20th February:
27th February:
Success/struggles of the week: Happy to still be in maintenance range but not happy for upward fluctuation although today's actual weigh in was 130.8. Darn those fluctuations! Bad news - due to a medical issue I'm off from the gym for awhile but will continue to maintain my 20,000+ steps per day no matter what.
Happy week every one!1 -
Very interesting to see many of us have had an upward trend in the last week. Wonder if the weather or other energies has something to do with it.0
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@crzycatlady1 I hope that you eventually have at least started your settling in process. A big WELL DONE for being able to stay in weight range... one thing though- why take the doorknobs??? I mean all the other things sound crazy but that just seems creepy. Anyway, I hope that you have many happy memories in your new home.
They were the antique brass ones (house is almost 150 years), and each door knob is worth around $50 if you bought them at an antique shop. We also discovered last night as we were cleaning the garage that she had actually ripped the handles off the fridge/and freezer-we found them under a pile of garbage. The lady is totally bat s**t crazy!
Name: Sara
Total Weight lost: 50ish pounds
Time it took to lose: 6 months + a few months of slower loss as I transitioned into maintenance
How long in maintenance: 3+ years
Maintenance weight range: I've gone back into a short weight loss phase to get this down to 125lbs-130lbs (from 130-135)
(New)Average weight recorded from previous month: 131.3
Week of...
6th February: 130.2
13th February: 128.6
20th February:
27th February:
Success/struggles of the week: the craziness of the past couple weeks is finally catching up to my weight and I saw a whoosh this week, even though I haven't been tracking my calorie intake due to everything that's been going on. I did some mental math and realized yesterday I only hit around 1,000 calories-stress is big a appetite suppressant for me. The seller (from Hades) tried to stir up more trouble yesterday by starting to text us again-my poor husband had 3 texts come in from her back to back while he was at work, where she was just spewing curse words and then accusing of us of stealing her mail. After my husband calmed down we responded that per instructions from one of the county sheriff deputy's who helped us, we've been dropping her mail off at a local post office. And then we blocked her number so she has no way to get to us. Should have done that last week but we did get more proof against her in one of the texts yesterday that we can use in court if it gets that far (our realtor is part of a company that has a lawyer on retainer and he's going to send her a letter trying to get money for damages and stolen property, that were specifically listed in our contract that were supposed to be left-like the curtains/door knobs etc).
Anywhoo-focusing on getting back to normal and starting to track my calorie intake a bit closer to get a handle on things!
eta: one more thing I have to share, because it show just how crazy my life is right now (lol)-my uncle was in a really bad accident last Friday and is pretty messed up (his fault and we're pretty sure alcohol is involved, so not feeling too sympathetic towards him right now )-he's a hermit who doesn't really interact with family, but anytime we do see him all he talks about is his cat-this thing is his baby. So me, being a kind hearted sucker, offered to watch his cat while he was re-cooperating. The rest of the family was ecstatic that they didn't have to deal with it, so I picked it up on Saturday and the thing is in BAD shape.
Most of its fur was missing (underside is totally bare), really scaly skin and the funniest curly tail, just like a piglets! She's also really petite so she instantly got the nickname Rat-Cat lol. My uncle lives in pretty poor conditions so I freaked out that this thing was carrying all sorts of diseases, and coughed up the money to bring her to a vet yesterday. Found out she's in great health but has a flea allergy. They only found 2 fleas on her, but she was having a severe reaction to their bites. That caused the hair to fall out and a secondary infection because she was scratching so bad. Poor thing! She's now on an antibiotic and flea drops. She's been sequestered into our spare bathroom because the vet doesn't want her transferring anything we don't know about to my cats. She's claimed the sink as her perch lol.
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My name is Irina.
Starting weight 220 lbs.
Current 151 lbs.
Took about 8 months to lose
Maintaining for 3 months
Would like to stay within 148-153 lbs range for now. Maybe eventually try to go down a little more or aim for recomp.
Week of...
6th February: 154.6 lbs
13th February: 153 lbs
20th February:
27th February:
Success /struggles of the week: my in-laws had an anniversary, and we all went out for brunch / buffet. I was somewhat anxious about all those temptations, but ended up really enjoying it, trying many different things and giving desserts it's dues. Was still at 151 next day. But then ,bam, back up ro 153 after exercising and having a good day. Damn those fluctuations. Happy Valentine's day, everyone!1 -
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Hi again everyone
Name: Kylee
Total Weight lost: 8 kg, 17.6lbs
Time it took to lose: 3 months
How long in maintenance: 2nd month started this year
Maintenance weight range: revised 57 - 59.5 kg, 125.5 - 131lbs
Average weight recorded from January: 58.2 kg , 128.3lbs
Week of...
6th February: 57.6kg, 127lbs
13th February: 58.5kg, 128.9lbs
20th February:
27th February:
Success/struggles of the week: Not much focus at all on diet and exercise, I've let other things be more important this busy last week. Up side I had been doing other incentdental activities although not as much calorie burn. My house is mostly back in order and the end goal creating a home gym is now reality. Had a couple of extra house guest now they have gone home too, life can get back to normal.
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Very interesting to see many of us have had an upward trend in the last week. Wonder if the weather or other energies has something to do with it.
Can't blame my up tick in scale weight on the weather as it's warm and sunny here in South Florida. I think it's just a normal fluctuation but we'll see. Maybe it's a sympathy gain for my northern MFP buddies since the weather is so beastly up north. Solidarity, my sisters (and brothers)!2 -
Very interesting to see many of us have had an upward trend in the last week. Wonder if the weather or other energies has something to do with it.
Can't blame my up tick in scale weight on the weather as it's warm and sunny here in South Florida. I think it's just a normal fluctuation but we'll see. Maybe it's a sympathy gain for my northern MFP buddies since the weather is so beastly up north. Solidarity, my sisters (and brothers)!
I need to move to South Florida! I'm so fed up of being cold all the time!1 -
@girlgroves come on down! Temp is 83 today and 77 tomorrow; 70s and 80s the rest of the week. Florida is the land of eternal summer. LOL!0
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@Trina2040 Sounds idyllic 1
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@girlgroves yeah, except during hurricane season, tourist season (double traffic time), dry season (water rationing), summers and a broken air conditioner. Other than that it's pretty awesome.1
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