Maintainers weekly Check-in October 2017

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  • icemom011
    icemom011 Posts: 999 Member
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    CoachJen71 wrote: »
    Name: Jen
    Age: 46
    Height: 5'2.5"
    Total Weight lost:145lbs
    Time it took to lose: 2.75yrs
    How long in maintenance : Since 4/14/17.
    Maintenance weight range: Would like to stay under 122 at morning weigh-in.

    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
    August avg weight trend: 118.9lbs
    September avg weight trend: 119.1lbs

    Trend week of...
    29th September: 118.9lbs
    6th October: 118.3lbs
    13th October: 118.9lbs
    20th October: 118.6lbs
    27th October: 118.5lbs

    Successes of the week: Been getting my resistance workouts in.

    Challenges of the week: Stretching and sleep still suffering. Had a bad night the other night with a binge that ended in a purge. Haven't done that in a verrrrrrry long time. I would say that I feel bad about it, but I am in a place where I am very detached from my emotions right now. So I am vaguely aware of what I feel, but it's buried pretty deeply under various self defenses, including food.
    @CoachJen71 , so sorry to hear that you had a rough night, it can be so discouraging if you let it. I hope that you can sort out your emotions and feelings, sounds like you are going through some difficult times. We are here for you, should you need an ear to listen. But honestly, one night doesn't define anything, so stay positive, forgive yourself, make next day a better one. Take care!
  • stephenearllucas
    stephenearllucas Posts: 255 Member
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    Name: Stephen
    Age: 57
    Height: 6'2"
    Total Weight lost: 79
    Time it took to lose: 12 months
    How long in maintenance: 9 months
    Maintenance weight range: 180-185

    January: 184.7
    February: 182.7
    March: 182.5
    April: 183.1
    May: 182.4
    June: 181.4
    July: 182.7
    August: 183.9
    September: 183.1

    2nd October: 183.6
    9th October: 184.7
    16th October: 184.2
    23rd October: 183.5
    30th October: 182.8
  • kristen8000
    kristen8000 Posts: 747 Member
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    Name: Kristen
    Age : 38
    Height : 5'11
    Total Weight lost: 13.4lbs + 4.5lbs in "maintainance"
    Time it took to lose: about 3 months
    How long in maintenance: 6 weeks
    Maintenance weight range: 147 - 152 lbs

    Surpassed Goal of 150 and started "maintaining" Sept. 15th (scale read 148.4).

    Week of...
    1st October 148.4 lbs scale, 148.5 trend
    8th October: 146.6, 148.0 trend
    15th October: 146.2, 147.1 trend
    22nd October: 145, 146.2 trend
    29th October: 143.6, 145.1 trend

    Success / struggles of the week : This maintaining thing still aludes me. I've lost 4.5lbs in the month of October. I'm still eating healthy food, I'm still logging (even though Saturday I did consider no doing it...LOL). But, obviously, I'm not eating enough to maintain my body weight. We've been going out to eat more too - still at the end of the day I leave calories on the table. I keep telling myself I'll gain enough to get back into my range while on vacation. And the holidays. Maybe this is a good thing?

    Successes: Count down to vacation: 12 days! Everything is ready to be packed. We both have hair appointments this week. Next week I have a 2 day conference for work to get through before I can get really excited about leaving. I'll need the vacation after that :(
  • nikkit321
    nikkit321 Posts: 1,485 Member
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    Name: Nikki
    Total weight lost: 30 pounds
    Time it took to lose: 2 years
    How long in maintenance: 6 months
    Maintenance range: 140 - 145

    Average weight recorded from January: 144.6
    Average weight recorded from February: 142.4

    Week of...
    October 2 -
    October 9 - 158.8
    October 16 - 158.0
    October 23 - 161.0
    October 30 - 157.6


    Success/struggles of the week:

    Making progress towards my happy place. Exercise and food back on track.
  • CoachJen71
    CoachJen71 Posts: 1,200 Member
    edited October 2017
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    @mk2fit and @icemom011 Thanks so much! So far today is a better day!
  • HarperAnn6
    HarperAnn6 Posts: 292 Member
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    Name: Harper
    Age: 39
    Height: 5'1
    Total Weight lost: 50 pounds
    Time it took to lose: one year, four months
    How long in maintenance: four months
    Maintenance weight range: 117 -122

    Average weight recorded from May: 120 (goal)
    Average weight recorded from June: 119.2
    Average weight recorded from July: 121
    Average weight recorded from August: 121
    Average weight recorded from September: 121


    Week of...
    2nd October: 120.2
    9th October: 121.8
    16th October: 120
    23rd October: 121
    30th October: 120

    Success/struggles of the week: Success - Finishing off the month at my goal weight / Struggles - Unfortunately, I am in the same position as last week: still very busy -- and still sick. It is very hard to concentrate on food and exercise when all I want to do is sleep:)
  • cheryldumais
    cheryldumais Posts: 1,907 Member
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    Name: Cheryl
    Age: 61
    Height: 5'5"
    Total Weight lost: 88
    Time it took to lose: 2 years
    How long in maintenance: 3 weeks
    Maintenance weight range: 140 - 150

    Average weight recorded from January: 160
    Average weight recorded from February: 161
    Average weight recorded from March: 159
    Average weight recorded from April: 156
    Average weight recorded from May: 152
    Average weight recorded from June: 150
    Average weight recorded from July: 148
    Average weight recorded from August: 145
    Average weight recorded from September: 145

    Week of...
    2nd October: 144.6
    9th October: 144.4
    16th October: 147.6
    23rd October:146.8
    30th October:147.6
  • icemom011
    icemom011 Posts: 999 Member
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    Rachelmilloy wrote: »
    Name: Rachel
    Age: 65
    Height: 5'8.5"
    Total Weight lost: about 50 lbs
    Time it took to lose: about 10 months
    How long in maintenance: 8 weeks
    Maintenance weight range: below 153, maybe 140s...

    Average weight recorded from January: 188.4 lbs
    Average weight recorded from February: 182.2 lbs
    Average weight recorded from March: 176.8 lbs
    Average weight recorded from April: 171.1 lbs
    Average weight recorded from May: 165.2 lbs
    Average weight recorded from June: 161.3 lbs
    Average weight recorded from July: 157.7 lbs
    Average weight recorded from August: 152.2 lbs
    Average weight recorded from September: 149.4


    Week of...
    2nd of October: 146.6 lbs
    9th of October: 149.0 lbs
    16th of October: 148.0 lbs
    23rd of October. 147.4 lbs
    30th of October: 145.6 lbs

    Success/struggles of the week:

    I'm vigilant about my weekly calorie allotment, but within that context I've given myself permission to be somewhat lackadaisical in my transition to maintenance calories - in other words, I'm feeling my way, establishing my priorities on a daily basis, and not worrying about changing them daily. Really takes the pressure off me! And if I find it tolerable, I will continue to move to the lower end of my maintenance range. Meanwhile, I continue to hugely enjoy the treats I've started to stock. And since "presentation" so enhances food, I have decided to replace the masses of ziplock bags in my treat cupboard with an array of clear containers - hehe, I'm going for that old-fashioned candy store look. I tell you when my 11 year old niece returns for a visit next summer, she will go nuts; in summers past she has uncomplainingly made do with the most meagre assortment of toppings for her yogurt (such as whole wheat soda crackers which she crumpled up and used as a sort of mock granola).

    I love hearing how y'all are doing, both successes and struggles. There's nothing like being part of a group pulling in the same direction. And quite amazing how inspiring it is. We all have successes and we all have struggles and we sure can relate to the joy and sorrow they cause ourselves and others, and hope for the best for everyone. I don't know if you ever saw the movie called something like "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel"... the young proprietor of the fledgling home for the elderly liked to reassure people with something like "Everything will work out fine in the end; and if things aren't fine, it just means we haven't reached the end."

    Wishing everyone a lovely week!

    @Rachelmilloy , So true, i feel there are things I've learned from others here that are very helpful. And i loved, loved the movie, such heartfelt story. Have you seen the second one?
  • microwhisper
    microwhisper Posts: 84 Member
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    fidangul wrote: »
    I've been having a tough time recently and to be honest I wasn't at all bothered about maintenance and healthy eating, exercise etc. Anyhow, I've posted the November thread and I hope that I'll be able to pull myself together and refocus. It's great seeing you all doing so well gives me a little encouragement.

    @fidangul I’m sorry to hear it’s been a tough season for you. Sending you hugs and hope it gets less hectic. x

  • Rachelmilloy
    Rachelmilloy Posts: 158 Member
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    @icemom011, sadly I've not seen the second movie - maybe it'll turn up on Netflix one fine day!
  • sgt1372
    sgt1372 Posts: 3,991 Member
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    Finally got around to tabulating my results for October, here they are.

    Gender: Male
    Age: 67
    Height: 5'8"

    Starting weight: 196
    Current weight: 158.5

    Total initial weight loss: 36# (196 to 160#)
    Time it took to lose: 7 months; May 15-Dec 9, 2016
    How long in maintenance: 11 months; Dec 9, 2016 - Oct 31, 2017
    Current total weight loss: 37.5# (196 to 158.5#)

    Maintenance Goal Weight (WT): 158
    Maintenance WT Range Goal: 155-161
    CPD Goal (TDEE)=1900; CPD=Calories Per Day

    Average WT/CPD in December: 159.7/1915
    Average WT/CPD in January: 159.8/1854
    Average WT/CPD in February: 158.7/1835
    Average WT/CPD in March: 158.6/1847
    Average WT/CPD in April: 158.7/1924
    Average WT/CPD in May: 157.8/1887
    Average WT/CPD in June: 157.4/2030
    Average WT/CPD in July: 158.1/2098
    Average WT/CPD in August: 158.3/2031
    Average WT/CPD in September: 158.6/1875
    Average WT/CPD in October: 158.5/1809

    Oct WT range (min/max): 156.3-161.1
    Oct CPD range (min/max): 1108-2145

    7-Day Moving Average WT/CPD as of:

    2nd of October: 157.9
    9th of October: 160.1
    16th of October: 158.0
    23rd of October. 159.0
    30th of October: 157.8

    Comments:

    There has been more variability in my weight (including an odd fractional spike over the upper end one day) and a slight upward trend, despite reducing my average daily caloric intake for the month to about 90 cals/day below my 1900 daily cal limit.

    This is puzzling to me. Haven't changed my way of logging food or exercise. So, not sure what the cause of this variability may be. However, my scale has been acting a bit erratically lately.

    Not going to dwell on it. Maybe I just need to change the batteries. LOL! ;)

  • fidangul
    fidangul Posts: 673 Member
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    @microwhisper thankyou loads. Onwards and upwards God willing!!
  • nichell88
    nichell88 Posts: 364 Member
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    Name: Nichell
    Age: 29
    Height: 5'6
    Total Weight lost: ~50lbs
    Time it took to lose: 5.5 months
    How long in maintenance: about 23 weeks
    Maintenance weight range: 148-153lbs

    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
    Average weight recorded from August: 150.1
    Average weight recorded from September: 149.5

    Week of...
    2nd of October-149.9, trend 151.6
    9th of October-150.2, trend 150.8
    16th of October-150.8, trend 151.7
    23rd of October-153.1, trend 152.9
    30th of October-153.3, trend 153.3

    Successes/struggles- not much to say. Not super happy with this month, feeling kinda down. Better luck next month
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,464 Member
    edited November 2017
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    nichell88 wrote: »
    Name: Nichell
    Age: 29
    Height: 5'6
    Total Weight lost: ~50lbs
    Time it took to lose: 5.5 months
    How long in maintenance: about 23 weeks
    Maintenance weight range: 148-153lbs

    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
    Average weight recorded from August: 150.1
    Average weight recorded from September: 149.5

    Week of...
    2nd of October-149.9, trend 151.6
    9th of October-150.2, trend 150.8
    16th of October-150.8, trend 151.7
    23rd of October-153.1, trend 152.9
    30th of October-153.3, trend 153.3

    Successes/struggles- not much to say. Not super happy with this month, feeling kinda down. Better luck next month

    @nichell88 You're still doing great despite being up a couple pounds. This is why we set a maintenance range. For me, maintenance is a CONSTANT series of adjustments. It's maddening I know, but by making small frequent adjustments we can keep on target overall. Maybe we should rename this phase "Adjusting" rather than "Maintaining". "Maintenance" implies we stay exactly the same, which does NOT happen. You've had a great trend since June, so don't panic.

    In looking over your numbers, I notice a jump from the 16th to 23rd that is still with you. Is it possible you had water retention from eating out or similar, followed by TOM, or some combination thereof? Also consider whether you've been a tad constipated (TMI). All these things can contribute to a jump like this especially when they happen in combination or one after the other. For me it can take a up to couple weeks for it to fully resolve.

    Of course, you know whether your eating habits have changed this month, and if so, you know where you need adjust that part of the puzzle. You are at the top of your goal range so this would be the ideal time to take action. Just adjust your calories down by 100-200 per day. That's about one snack or drink. Do that for a couple weeks and you'll likely be right back in the middle of your range.
  • joanreneepas
    joanreneepas Posts: 85 Member
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    joanreneepas wrote: »
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    joanreneepas wrote: »
    Good Morning. Glad to be here a second month with you all. I'm Joan. I have only be in Maintenance for 2 months. I lost 30# over approx 10 months. I started this journey month after having cervical disc surgery. I have extensive degenerative arthritis so I have restricted exercise activities, Ie... No running or jarring to the spine and some restrictions with lifting weights. I love to workout. It energizes me and makes me feel so good. I'm 5'4". 58 years young! My goal weight range is 125-128. Although I have aspirations of 120#, not sure if I could maintain that. Present weight today-126.2#! Yay! I did some struggling last month with trying to figure out this maintenance thing for myself. Others posts on this thread, have helped me a lot. This past week, I really have felt a lot less anxious and fearful of regaining. Looking forward to a great October! Don't ya just love Fall?

    Oct 20-weight 128.4#
    I’m not too concerned. I’m still in my goal range. Plus I bumped up the amount of weight I’m lifting in my weight training workouts about 2 weeks ago. Hopefully weight is up some as I’m building more muscle!
    Successes: It’s been one year since my surgery and I feel like I’m in the best shape I’ve been in years!!!

    Oct 27- weight- 127.8#
    Down .6 #. Yay! ...from last week
    Challenges this past week: I know I continue to snack too much in evening and still not getting enough water. Plan to try harder with these the coming week.
    Successes: Not gaining more and staying in my goal maintenance weight range!

    Nov 4 - 126.6#. Im now in middle of my goal range. Happy about that! I had a good week.
  • joanreneepas
    joanreneepas Posts: 85 Member
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    Rachel, I very much enjoyed your post of Oct 31st

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