Maintainers weekly Check-in August 2017
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CoachJen71 wrote: »@CoachJen71 you are doing a great job of staying in your maintenance range. If you feel you've dropped a little more than you want to, add back a few calorie dense foods, hopefully with protein. Nuts & pb are great if you can have them. Protein shakes & bars. Extra bit of olive oil & avocado will add healthy fats. I'd rather do that than decrease my steps. I'm finding that maintenance is not linear, any more than losing was. It is a process of adjustments. Try not to get stressed about it.
Thanks, Lor!
I could definitely do that, but it's been hard squeezing in strength and flexibility workouts on top of 25K steps, which takes me most of the day to get. I have lost muscle from skipping those workouts, so really need to shift my focus. I used to have legs like Mary Lou Retton, but now my thighs look like they came from a really old chicken. My calves are almost as big as they are! (Ditto biceps and forearms.) So it looks like less steps would be the best way to carve out more time for fixing that.
Yes, it can be a lot to get everything in and 25K is a LOT of steps! I didn't realize why you were cutting back.2 -
@CoachJen71 , if you take up cycling, you will see the nice difference in your things
. I'm so impressed with your results, and your ability to fit all those steps and extra workouts in, how do you do that? 1 -
@CoachJen71 , if you take up cycling, you will see the nice difference in your things. I'm so impressed with your results, and your ability to fit all those steps and extra workouts in, how do you do that?
Been years since I was out on a bike. Used to ride all the time as a kid!
I can fit so much exercise in right now because I am not working. Once school starts back, I will go back to strength workouts at 4am, steps during school, walking or elliptical/treadmill after school for a couple of hours to keep my heart strong for hiking, and stretch before bed. I could do less cardio if I wanted to eat less, but I really like eating the way I do.2 -
stephenearllucas wrote: »Name: Stephen
Age: 57
Height: 6'2"
Total Weight lost: 78 lbs.
Time it took to lose: 12 months
How long in maintenance: 7.5 months
Maintenance weight range: 180-185 lbs.
January: 184.7 lbs.
February: 182.7 lbs.
March: 182.5 lbs.
April: 183.1 lbs.
May: 182.4 lbs.
June: 181.4 lbs.
July: 182.7 lbs.
Week of...
7th August: 184.3 lbs.
14th August: 184.2 lbs.
21st August: 183.5 lbs.
28th August:1 -
Name: Jennifer
Age: 47
Height: 5'4"
Total Weight lost: 43
Time it took to lose: 8 months
How long in maintenance: 5 months
Maintenance weight range: 134 to 137
Average weight recorded from January: 140
Average weight recorded from February: 139
Average weight recorded from March: 135
Average weight recorded from April: 134
Average weight recorded from May: 134
Average weight recorded from June: 135
Average weight recorded from July: 136
Week of...
7th August: 135.6
14th August: 137
21st August: 136.8
28th August
Success/struggles of the week: There have been a lot of opportunities for me to eat (and drink) out this past week. Spent Friday in downtown Philadelphia where the hubby and I had a lovely date and stopped at an outdoor beer garden. I really did enjoy the time spent with him - I had a pint of IPA and half a bratwurst sandwich. We walked and walked around Independence Mall, so I didn't feel so bad about the food and drink.
Right now my husband is searching for a new job, so he is home all the time. That means I am cooking a lot more dinners (when he is not home I tend to eat lighter) and there are a bunch of snacks in the house. It's tempting for me. When I was in active weight-loss mode, I had little rules for myself (no red meat, fish twice per week, no ice cream in the house, only 7 servings of alcohol per week, etc.). The rules worked for me, and I need to get back to following them. My weight is steady, but I'd still like to settle in a few pound lighter...4 -
Name: Kathryn
Height: 5'3.5"
Total Weight lost: ~70 lbs (I dropped about 10 lbs below original goal)
Time it took to lose: 10 months (to original goal of 135)
How long in maintenance: I called maintenance in July 2016, but I have continued to slowly lose so I'm not really sure.
Maintenance weight range: 120 - 125 lbs
Average weight recorded from January: 127.1
Average weight recorded from February: 126.5
Average weight recorded from March: 126.2
Average weight recorded from April: 124.9
Average weight recorded from May: 124.9
Average weight recorded from June: 122.8
Average weight recorded from July: 122.1
Week of...
7th August: 122.2 scale/ 122.1 trend
14th August: 122.2 scale/122.3 trend
21st August: 122.4 scale/123.0 trend
28th August:
Success/struggles of the week: My weight was up over the weekend. I know it was mostly water weight from eating out almost every day last week and also celebrating my anniversary on Friday. I'm not worried though because I already see it starting to come down and even though the trend was up a bit it is still in the middle of the range so nothing to be worried about. This weekend may be a bit of a struggle with my Dad's 80th birthday party and my kids coming into town, but I am just going to be mindful of what I am eating and try not to over do it.4 -
Name: Irina
Height : 5'7"
Total Weight lost: 75ish lbs
Time it took to lose: about 10 months
How long in maintenan 9 months
Maintenance weight range, adjusted: 145 - 150 lbs
Average weight recorded from January: 152.3
Average weight recorded from February: 152.2
Average weight recorded from March: 151.4
Range of weight recorded from April 146.6- 150.4
Range of weight recorded from May 144.6- 151.2
Range of weight from June 143.6- 153.2
Range of weight from July 143.0 - 149.6
Week of...
7th August 147.4 scale, 147.0 trend
14th August 148.8 scale, 147.2 trend
21st August 151 scale, 148 trend
28th August
Success / struggles of the week: my weight have been steadily going up the last few days, and so did the trend, of course. I haven't been eating out, and have been eating pretty decent, at least not bad enough to gain a few pounds. It really annoyed me to see the numbers climb up, not sure what's that about. And then I'm annoyed because the scale number bothers me so much. I will pay more attention to my meals and snacks, gotta get it under control.3 -
Name: Irina
Height : 5'7"
Total Weight lost: 75ish lbs
Time it took to lose: about 10 months
How long in maintenan 9 months
Maintenance weight range, adjusted: 145 - 150 lbs
Average weight recorded from January: 152.3
Average weight recorded from February: 152.2
Average weight recorded from March: 151.4
Range of weight recorded from April 146.6- 150.4
Range of weight recorded from May 144.6- 151.2
Range of weight from June 143.6- 153.2
Range of weight from July 143.0 - 149.6
Week of...
7th August 147.4 scale, 147.0 trend
14th August 148.8 scale, 147.2 trend
21st August 151 scale, 148 trend
28th August
Success / struggles of the week: my weight have been steadily going up the last few days, and so did the trend, of course. I haven't been eating out, and have been eating pretty decent, at least not bad enough to gain a few pounds. It really annoyed me to see the numbers climb up, not sure what's that about. And then I'm annoyed because the scale number bothers me so much. I will pay more attention to my meals and snacks, gotta get it under control.
You have been on your journey more than 1 1/2 years and in maintenance 10 months. Have you never experienced weight fluctuations? This is a normal part of living. It is also affected by your monthly cycle, if you are of that age. Fluctuations are more obvious in maintenance than when losing. Of course it's annoying to see the increase---I'm currently in the midst of losing 6 lbs of water weight gained from eating a corned beef sandwich last week---but it's nothing to get stressed or discouraged about. You've done a great job of maintaining!! Congrats!3 -
Name: Nichell
Age: 29
Height: 5'6
Total Weight lost: ~50lbs
Time it took to lose: 5.5 months
How long in maintenance:almost 14 weeks
Maintenance weight range: 150-155lbs
Average weight recorded from February: 182.4
Average weight recorded from March: 173.5
Average weight recorded from April: 164.5
Average weight recorded from May: 156.4
Average weight recorded from June: 152.3
Average weight recorded from July: 150.35
Week of...
7th of August: 151.1, trend 149.4
14th of August: 152.3, trend 149.9
21st of August: 152.2, trend 150.7
28th of August:
Successes- Still in my range which I guess is a success. Honestly had more struggles this time around than I did successes, i think.
Struggles- my weight is trending up, which is just scary to see. I know it's normal and fluctuation are going to happen and it's never going to be perfectly steady but god I wish it would. I'm still in my range, but I'd like to level out. Really overage yesterday, though I didn't track everything because I didn't want to see it, honestly. My plans changed at the last minute and I haven't been able to exercise as much self control lately as I used to so I let go. I'd planned to loosen up on weekends anyway, but I practically binged yesterday, likely over 3000 calories. Just can't seem to get it right2 -
I guess I messed up. I'm having trouble trying to figure out how to add to my original post here. To enter my new weight. Well-124.2. I'm happy
Good week here. I've been leaving lots from you gal's successes and struggles. Thx0 -
Whoops again meant "learning"0
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joanreneepas wrote: »I guess I messed up. I'm having trouble trying to figure out how to add to my original post here. To enter my new weight. Well-124.2. I'm happy
Good week here. I've been leaving lots from you gal's successes and struggles. Thx
I just copy and paste, and then you can add your new week's numbers1 -
Name: Nichell
My plans changed at the last minute and I haven't been able to exercise as much self control lately as I used to so I let go. I'd planned to loosen up on weekends anyway, but I practically binged yesterday, likely over 3000 calories. Just can't seem to get it right
I am right there with you!
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I'm not formally checking in until Friday, but my first weigh-in since before the hols put me at 6lbs more yesterday than before I went away. I know this is mostly water-weight (I was already 1.4lbs lower by this morning), but WOW!?
Needless to say, I'm back on it!2 -
Name: Lori
Height: 5'7"
Total Weight lost: 150 (at lowest wt so far)
Time it took to lose: 2 1/2 years
How long in maintenance: 9/20/16 first day of weight within maint range
Maintenance weight range: 150-155
Jan avg 154.3
Feb avg 155.1
March avg 155.9
April avg 154.7
May avg 155.4
June avg 155.4 (2 weeks only, gone rest of month)
July avg 155.3
8/6 155.2
8/11 154.0
8/21 157.6
I've been waiting to log this week, hoping I'd lose few more of those 6 lbs water weight I gained last weekend, but so far only 3 have left and I've been at the same number for 3 days. Oh well, no worries. Like everyone else, I still like to see the true number which is 153-154. I should get a whoosh! soon.
Odd observation: I have chronic neck issues, and on the days my water weight was at its highest, my neck felt puffy and bloated in a way different than the usual and the pain was more intense than usual. After the first few pounds left, my neck felt more normal. I'd never made this association before, but now that I noticed it, I'll keep an eye out for neck pain and water weight in the future. I was about ready to try a diuretic tea to see if it would help my neck.
I've been upping reps on my squats and DL, so I'm happy with that progress. Been doing some running lately while the pool is closed for annual maintenance. 5k coming up on Sunday, and I'm responsible for at least 10 people participating! Me! The one who could barely move a few years ago and always hated all things athletic! I'll post a special update on the 5k next week. It's a beautiful course right along Puget Sound.
PS It just hit me that 2 years ago this week I hit the 100 lb lost milestone, which coincided with entering Onederland! I think my trainer was more antsy than I was waiting for me to hit that mark. He's never had anyone else lose that much.
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girlgroves wrote: »I'm not formally checking in until Friday, but my first weigh-in since before the hols put me at 6lbs more yesterday than before I went away. I know this is mostly water-weight (I was already 1.4lbs lower by this morning), but WOW!?
Needless to say, I'm back on it!
I swear that 6 is the magic water weight number!!2 -
Name: Ingrid
Age: 45
Height: 5'4
Total Weight lost: 208 lbs
Time it took to lose: 3 years and 6 months
How long in maintenance: 5 months
Maintenance weight range: 128-135
Average weight recorded from January: 135
Average weight recorded from February: 132
Average weight recorded from March: 132
Average weight recorded from April: 132
Average weight recorded from May: 132
Average weight recorded from June: 130.6
Average weight recorded from July: 131.5
Average weight recorded from August: 128.75
Week of August 4: 127.5
Week of August 11: 128
Week of August 18: 130
Week of August 25: 129.5
Struggles/successes of the week: Really hard week. Found out Wednesday from the biopsy that something is wrong with my own liver so I can't be a donor. Will have to follow up with a doctor but right now I am just so sad that this woman to start the process all over, because of insurance, money of course, they only evaluate one person at a time. Fortunately, her husband is starting the process already. So that is good. I just wish that they had somebody ready to get you know? So I really wanted to binge when I found out. And I did eat more than my calories that day that I found out. I hate that I still use food as a comfort. I can justify all kinds of ways, telling myself I'm actually on the lower end of my weight goal and this and all of that, but still I know my motivation, and it's not good for me to use food to comfort myself. Fortunately I was able to get back on the stick yesterday And even on Thursday when I went over my calories I still exercised.4 -
kalchthaleri wrote: »Name: Ingrid
Struggles/successes of the week: Really hard week. Found out Wednesday from the biopsy that something is wrong with my own liver so I can't be a donor. Will have to follow up with a doctor but right now I am just so sad that this woman to start the process all over, because of insurance, money of course, they only evaluate one person at a time. Fortunately, her husband is starting the process already. So that is good. I just wish that they had somebody ready to get you know? So I really wanted to binge when I found out. And I did eat more than my calories that day that I found out. I hate that I still use food as a comfort. I can justify all kinds of ways, telling myself I'm actually on the lower end of my weight goal and this and all of that, but still I know my motivation, and it's not good for me to use food to comfort myself. Fortunately I was able to get back on the stick yesterday And even on Thursday when I went over my calories I still exercised.
What a rough week! I am so sorry things didn't work out, and hope your own liver issue isn't serious. It is totally understandable that you went over on cals, but I am glad you were able to care for yourself with exercise. You get big points for that! *hugs*3 -
Name: Jen
Age: 45
Height: 5'2.5"
Total Weight lost:145lbs
Time it took to lose: 2.75yrs
How I lost it: My story (PhotoBucket broke my pics. Still working on fixing this.)
How long in maintenance : I declared it at 140 in January 2016, but that was too high for a petite lady. Redeclared it 4/14/17.
Maintenance weight range: Would like to stay under 122 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, like sign language) are the order of the day.
January avg weight trend: 126.8lbs
February avg weight trend: 126.1lbs
March avg weight trend: 124.6lbs
April avg weight trend: 122.9lbs
May avg weight trend: 123.4lbs
June avg weight trend: 122.6lbs
July avg weight trend: 122.3lbs
Trend week of...
28th July: 121.8lbs
4th August: 120.7lbs
11th August: 119lbs
18th August: 118.4lbs
25th August: 117.9lbs
Successes of the week: Still working on strength. Could be better about flexibility. I realized that my Fitbit, which caused me to gain when set at maintenance, was also the reason why I lost when I made my profile height shorter. Instead of gaining on days when it was wrong, I was losing on days when it was right. Ergo, it is not consistent in its rightness or wrongness, and tweaking my profile or cals will do me no good. So I have looked at my data for long term trends to find some calorie/step/weight correlation. I am now working with the following guideline for walking days. If my exercise adjustment seems too high, I will know to scrutinize my Fitbit data for the day.
Steps TDEE Cals MFP Ex Adj
<5K 1300-1350
7.5K 1400-1450
10K 1500-1550 +75
12.5K 1600-1650 +150
15K 1700-1750 +225
17.5K 1800-1850 +300
20K 1900-1950 +375
22.5K 2000-2050 +450
25K 2100-2150 +525
27.5K 2200-2250 +600
30K 2300-2350 +675
Challenges of the week:
Obviously, the TDEE thing, getting stressed over school starting up again, and my eldest is leaving for college today!! Was up at 4am to get in some miserable time on the elliptical and treadmill, but will be happy with myself later tonight when I have my evening treats.2 -
kalchthaleri wrote: »Struggles/successes of the week: Really hard week. Found out Wednesday from the biopsy that something is wrong with my own liver so I can't be a donor.
Oh no - I'm so sorry Ingrid - I could tell you really wanted to be able to donate. Please don't beat yourself up about it - it can't be helped. I really hope your own liver issue isn't anything too serious. Take care1 -
girlgroves wrote: »I'm not formally checking in until Friday, but my first weigh-in since before the hols put me at 6lbs more yesterday than before I went away. I know this is mostly water-weight (I was already 1.4lbs lower by this morning), but WOW!?
Needless to say, I'm back on it!
I swear that 6 is the magic water weight number!!
I'm hoping you're right
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Name: Mandy
Total Weight lost: 4 stone (56lbs)
Height: 5ft 6in
Time it took to lose: 16 months
How long in maintenance: 1 year 2 months
Maintenance weight range: 137 - 140lbs (lowered from 142lbs in June)
Average weight recorded for January: 141.9lbs
Average weight recorded for February: 141.2lbs
Average weight recorded for March: 141.2lbs
Average weight recorded for April: 140.8lbs
Average weight recorded for May: 141.7lbs
Average weight recorded for June: 139.7lbs
Average weight recorded for July: 139.8lbs
Week of (I weigh for the record on Fridays)...:
28th July (for ref): 140.4lbs
4th August: hols!
11th August: hols!
25th August: 146.6lbs - WOW!
Successes/struggles of the week: Well, I've not made much of a dent in the increase from hols this week - but I'm slowly getting back into it. Last night's celebration meal for my daughters exam results didn't help this morning's weigh-in though! You all seem to have been doing really well this month!1 -
Just coming back from dropping Iain off at college. Parents got to eat "free" in the dining hall. You remember college cafs, right? The place where some of us gained the Freshman FifTY? Waffle bar, take out bar, taco bar, Asian bar, Panini bar, cookie bar, ice cream bar. Etc etc. I visited the salad bar and found some grilled chicken for protein. I waited for dessert and got Halo Top on the way home. Headed to a party in a bit.
I was up at 4am to get on the elliptical and treadmill, so have some cals available, though really really unsure how many. I hate so much that I can no longer trust my net cals. I really liked that system. *sniffles*1 -
Name: Nichell
Age: 29
Height: 5'6
Total Weight lost: ~50lbs
Time it took to lose: 5.5 months
How long in maintenance: about 14 weeks
Maintenance weight range: 150-155lbs
Average weight recorded from February: 182.4
Average weight recorded from March: 173.5
Average weight recorded from April: 164.5
Average weight recorded from May: 156.4
Average weight recorded from June: 152.3
Average weight recorded from July: 150.35
Week of...
7th of August: 151.1, trend 149.4
14th of August: 152.3, trend 149.9
21st of August: 148.5, trend 150.4
28th of August:
Notes: so I've actually already checked in this week, but I've decided that I'm going to move my weigh in from Monday's to Friday. I was messing with my head and setting myself up for failure because I've recently begun to loosen up with my eating on the weekends, and I'm always carrying over carb water-weight on Monday because of it. I think that even though it's probably not relavent in terms of accuracy, it's better for my psyche to weigh in before the weekend. So here's to starting new trends
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@CoachJen71 Finding a passion or hobby is a great idea to get out of thinking about food and exercise all the time! I have been decluttering my house for several months now - basement, kitchen, closets, garage. I have had 2 yard sales so far and donated boxes to Goodwill. It is a good feeling! Good luck with learning sign language.2
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Notes: so I've actually already checked in this week, but I've decided that I'm going to move my weigh in from Monday's to Friday. I was messing with my head and setting myself up for failure because I've recently begun to loosen up with my eating on the weekends, and I'm always carrying over carb water-weight on Monday because of it. I think that even though it's probably not relavent in terms of accuracy, it's better for my psyche to weigh in before the weekend. So here's to starting new trends
This is exactly why I weigh for the record on a Friday - I always weigh my heaviest of the week on a Monday! Hope the new trend helps.1 -
girlgroves wrote: »
This is exactly why I weigh for the record on a Friday - I always weigh my heaviest of the week on a Monday! Hope the new trend helps.
Ditto!!
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macchiatto wrote: »I am overdue to check in. I'm at 134 right now, so just above goal range (128-133). Working on that ...
Again overdue and while I've gone up and down a bit, I'm right back at 134 today. I did well my first few months at maintenance (Mar-May) but weight has crept up since then.
I've struggled with a deficit for the past month or so. I decided to take an intentional diet break for one week, just eating at maintenance and focusing on recomp, and then get back to a deficit until I'm closer to 131 (just so I have a little wiggle room within goal range).1 -
Name: Chris
Age: 61
Height: 5'4"
Total Weight lost: 54
Time it took to lose: 1.5 years to reach original goal of 150, 5 months to new goal of 145
How long in maintenance: 3 months
Maintenance weight range: 137-140
Average weight recorded from January:153.8
Average weight recorded from February: 151.3
Average weight recorded from March: 145.8
Average weight recorded from April: 145.1
Average weight recorded from May: 142.6
Average weight recorded from June: 140.5
Average weight recorded from July: 141.5
Week of...
7th August: 139.8
14th August: 140.4
21st August: 142.6
28th August:139.4
Struggles: Dealing with tremendous work related stresses the past 2 weeks resulted in taking comfort in friends who plied me with food and drink. I could have/should have refused but lost my resolve. Said stresses also resulted in lack of sleep, some nights only 4 hours.. The domino effect of this was lack of energy for exercise. My Fitbit conked out,working too hard? Was without one for a few days and missed seeing those numbers.
Successes: I did not allow indulgences to spiral out of control, the next day ate at deficit although did not get enough exercise. This resulted in getting back into maintenance range by today...Happy dance! During this 2 week period my trending weight never went above 141 so technically I was still in my maintenance range. I am learning that a gain of 2-3 lbs. after going off the rails will come off just as quickly as long as I get back to the plan immediately. Constant vigilance. I will be going on vacation on Wednesday and will take my KettleBells and scale.3
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