Maintainers weekly Check-in January 2018
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Name: Lynsey
Age: 35
Height: 5'2"
Total Weight lost: 8kg
Time it took to lose: 10 months
How long in maintenance: 2 months
Maintenance weight range: 58 - 61kg (58kg only when competing in weightlifting comps, normally 59/60kg)
(As a guide for January) Average weight recorded from December: 60.3kg
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12months):
Week of...
1st January: 60.5kg
8th January: 60.3kg
15th January:
22nd January:
29th January:
Success/struggles of the week: Ive done lots of exercise this week, weightlifting and running and even managed to get a new weightlifting pb6 -
The snow melted and I was able to get out for a run today. Kept it short = 4 miles. Don't want any injuries. Door is going to slam shut again tomorrow. Will try to get out before the really nasty stuff hits the fan. Tomorrow 28 F with 15-20 mph winds/gusts to 35. (Today was 57F with same winds) What a difference 30 degrees makes. Oh, and weight is 116#.4
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Name: Ryan
Age: 38
Height: 5'-11"
Total Weight lost: 45lbs
Time it took to lose: 16 months
How long in maintenance: 1 week
Maintenance weight range: 5 lbs
(As a guide for January) Average weight recorded from December: 168
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12months):175 lbs
Week of...
1st January:166 lbs
8th January:165 lbs
I hate trying to do cardio at the gym but my first race of the year is at the end of march so I have to get at it sometime soon. I haven't been this light since high school so I'm hoping for some better times this year.7 -
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.
Jan-Jun 2017 avg weight trend: 124.4lbs
Jul-Dec 2017 avg weight trend: 119.2lbs
December avg weight trend: 117.2lbs
Trend week of...
29th December: 117.7lbs
5th January: 118.5lbs
12th January: 118.0lbs
Successes of the week: Got in a couple of strength workouts again and inched up on dumbbell weights for a couple of exercises. Snowshoed at recess. Had a great work week and was complimented by my boss for my accomplishments.
Challenges of the week: Mindfulness, compulsive eating, and time management are all still challenges, as is negative thinking.
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Name: Ingrid
Age: 46
Height: 5'4
Total Weight lost: 214.5
Time it took to lose: 3 years
How long in maintenance: 1 year
Maintenance weight range: 125-130
Average weight recorded from December 2017: 123.6
Week of December 1: 123
Week of December 8: 127.5
Week of December 15: 125
Week of December 22: 122
Week of December 29: 120.5
Average weight from 2017: 129.59
Average weight recorded from January:
Week of January 4: 122
Week of January 11: 123.5
Struggles/successes of the week:
Did everything “right” this week but still was up again.9 -
Name:bbtj
Age: 43
Height: 5’7”
Total weight lost:38lbs
Time it took to lose: 5 months
How long in maintenance: 7 months
Maintenance weight range: 112-115
Start of January: 115.1
January 4th: 113.5
Jan 12th 112.2
Jan 19:
Jan 26:
Struggles/success: I’m not sure what happened to my post last week but I am here. I had minor surgery on the 2nd but am healing well. It’s just going to be a slow recovery both physically and because of the general anesthesia. I have had to be really careful these last two weeks and not exert myself and though that has been easy beacause I am not really able to do anything, it has been mentally very hard. I am trying so hard to stay at a deficit, something that was so easy while I was losing, but because I can’t work out it’s really messing with me. I want to work out but I can’t so I have a cookie (at least it’s not 5) but then I can’t burn off that extra calories set. Aragh!!!! However, come Tuesday, I should be able to add light cardio to the mix so I hope to see some mental improvement then. Allowing myself to heal and fighting the fear that I am going to slip back into old habits is the order of the day. The struggle is real.8 -
Not ready to check in yet for the week, but just a note to say that it is VERY encouraging to read everyone's posts and know that I am not alone in some of the same struggles and achievements. If I am going to be successful at maintaining long term like many of you, then HERE is where the rubber meets the road.
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@CoachJen71 You are doing all the right things. You know your triggers, just stay aware.
@bringbackthejoy You will heal quickly; you are in great shape. I know your frustration. Maybe go back into weight loss mode during your recuperation?1 -
@kalchthaleri it's only 1.5, which would be a normal fluctuation for me. Stay with your plan.2
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@kalchthaleri it's only 1.5, which would be a normal fluctuation for me. Stay with your plan.
And your under your weight maintenance range so that's good 0 -
Name: Brenda
Age: 48
Height: 5'2"
Starting Weight.......194 on 9/06/2016
Goal Weight.............130 on 5/27/2017
Total Weight lost......64 Pounds
Time it took to lose...37 Weeks
How long in maintenance: 7 Months
Maintenance weight range: 130 or lower
Average weight recorded for Month of:
June............129
July..............130
August.........129
September...129
October........129
November....129
December....128
Week of:
January 6th.....128
January 13th...128 5 -
@CoachJen71 You are doing all the right things. You know your triggers, just stay aware.
Thanks! I am trying. Some days are better than others, though.
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@bringbackthejoy Hope you heal quickly! *hugs*0
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Name: Summer
Age: 59
Height: 5'1.75"
Total Weight lost: ~34 lbs
Time it took to lose: 4 months
How long in maintenance: 13 weeks
Maintenance weight range: under 100 (this parameter changes a lot too... ) Started at 101-105 and have gradually moved it down based on how I feel. I think I have it dialed in now to where I should stay.
Average weight recorded from October: 103.9
Average weight recorded from November: 100.9
Average weight recorded from Dec:98.6
Avg 31 Dec - 6 Jan 97.6 (happy scale 97.9 moving avg)
Avg 7 Jan - 13 Jan 98.9 (happy scale 98.4 moving avg. FLAT loss/week first time!)
Avg 14 Jan - 20 Jan
Avg 21 Jan - 27 Jan
Success/struggles of the week/month: One really bingy evening, and I think my body figured out we are no longer supposed to be losing. Happy to be able to run again but now the weather is being persnickity and we are supposed to have an ice storm next week. Oh joy. Lesson learned this week is that your input level in maintenance is going to vary over time and really it IS the small adjustments and patience which keeps the sine curve as flat as possible for the weight graph.5 -
Name: Ann
Age: 52
Height: 5’3”
Total Weight lost: 30 lbs
Time it took to lose: 4 months
How long in maintenance: Since Nov 2016
Maintenance weight range: 113-115 lbs
Goal weight was 120 pounds, but the fat burning machine I had created took a bit to settle and stabilize. Lost 5 more pounds before leveling off.
(As a guide for January) Average weight recorded from December: 114 lbs
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12months): 114 lbs
Week of...
1st January: 113.8 lbs
8th January: 113.2 lbs
15th January:
22nd January:
29th January:
Success/struggles of the week: Been sick this past week. Body comp is a mess now! Have to whip that back into shape.5 -
Name:Pam
Age:59
Height:5'5
Total Weight lost:190
Time it took to lose:1.75 years (Started Jan 1 2016)
How long in maintenance:Sept 2017(although lost since then)
Maintenance weight range:145-150
Week of...
7th January:139.2
14th January: 138.4
21th January:
28nd January:
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Success/struggles of the week: I Started on Jan 1 at 139.4. While I ate a little more and walked a little less due to weather I still lost.4 -
Name: Irina
Age : 46
Height : 5'7
Total Weight lost: 75ish lbs
Time it took to lose: about 10 months
How long in maintenance 14 months
Maintenance weight range, adjusted: 145 - 150 lbs
Range of weight from December 143- 150.6
Weight recorded on:
January 7th 146.2 scale, 146.4 trend
January 14th 144.2 scale, 146.9 trend
January 21st
January 28th
Success / struggles of the week : I've decided to incorporate some cycling into my week by taking a ride to work a couple of times a week. Whether permitting of course. I really enjoy my rides, but haven't had much time lately due to time restraints, weather, being sick. I did if few times when thekids were home on a break and i left them my car. It energized me for a whole day, i loved it. Problem is though, rains are so unpredictable here, and i don't like riding in the rain, not to mention my baby's getting wet and dirty, lol. But i feel committed, so i will report on that some time later. Otherwise, all is good, trying to push down the numbers back into my comfort zone after overindulging with my family.5 -
Name: Fidan
Height: 171cm
Age: 31
Total Weight lost: 48kg
Time it took to lose: 1 year
How long in maintenance: 1 year 8 months
Maintenance weight range: 73.3kg and below
Average weight recorded from 2017: 73.3kg
Average weight recorded from December: 73.4kg
Week of...
1st January: 73.1kg
7th January: 72.2kg
14th January: 74.4kg
21st January:
28th January:
Success/struggles of the week:
I suffered food poisoning on Tuesday that continued through the week. It's the first time this has happened to me and the experience was horrific. The stomach pain was agonising.
Like that wasn't enough, on Friday night, my hip muscles decided to go into a spasm. A sharp pain like no other and I couldn't stand or sit up straight. The Doctor says it'll take 6-12 weeks for it to get better. He gave strong painkillers and they make me drowsy.... staying over at mum's until I'm at least a little better.
I've also been having hungry days and loss of appetite days. And cravings for sweet things. I think the health issues were a hidden factor. I probably eat for comfort. I had milk chocolate biscuits and cream crackers for dinner one night. And lamb doner for breakfast another day. Oops!
I gave up logging in my food diary for the last day. Ignorance is bliss 'n' all that.
Not my best week. Struggles all the way. Anyway I hope that the new week will bring better days.12 -
Name: Fidan
Height: 171cm
Age: 31
Total Weight lost: 48kg
Time it took to lose: 1 year
How long in maintenance: 1 year 8 months
Maintenance weight range: 73.3kg and below
Average weight recorded from 2017: 73.3kg
Average weight recorded from December: 73.4kg
Week of...
1st January: 73.1kg
7th January: 72.2kg
14th January: 74.4kg
21st January:
28th January:
Success/struggles of the week:
I suffered food poisoning on Tuesday that continued through the week. It's the first time this has happened to me and the experience was horrific. The stomach pain was agonising.
Like that wasn't enough, on Friday night, my hip muscles decided to go into a spasm. A sharp pain like no other and I couldn't stand or sit up straight. The Doctor says it'll take 6-12 weeks for it to get better. He gave strong painkillers and they make me drowsy.... staying over at mum's until I'm at least a little better.
I've also been having hungry days and loss of appetite days. And cravings for sweet things. I think the health issues were a hidden factor. I probably eat for comfort. I had milk chocolate biscuits and cream crackers for dinner one night. And lamb doner for breakfast another day. Oops!
I gave up logging in my food diary for the last day. Ignorance is bliss 'n' all that.
Not my best week. Struggles all the way. Anyway I hope that the new week will bring better days.
I’m so sorry all this has happened to you take care of yourself. This is a start of a new week1 -
@Fidan I had food poisoning once too, ouch
Sorry you had such a painful week and I hope your feeling better soon 
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Name: Dalon
Age: 35
Weight lost: 220lbs
Time: 2 years
Maintenance: 4 months
Weight: 177.4
Trends 177
Biggest hurdle: Having to put back on some healthy weight. Fights what I have been doing for 2 years. I am tempted to just call it bulking! Also, gym was closed on new years day!!!! I don't take days off, neither can they! LOL6 -
Name: MW
Age: 33
Height: 5’2”
Total Weight lost: ~20
Time it took to lose: ~4 months
How long in maintenance: 1 year
Maintenance weight range: 110-115 lbs
Average weight recorded from December: 110.4 lbs
Week of...
1st January: 112.0 lbs
8th January: 113.8 lbs
15th January: 112.2 lbs
22nd January:
29th January:
Success/struggles of the week: Nothing much to report this week. More birthday extravaganzas but managed to start working out a bit more. I’m also in the midst of exams for my masters AND started back at work, so my stress levels are high. Ugh. Why is January so fun and yet so hard? I think a good Jillian Michaels DVD is in order today to help with the anxiety. Hope you’re all having a most peaceful month! xx
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Name: Stephen
Age: 57
Height: 6'2"
Total Weight lost: 80 lbs.
Time it took to lose: 12 months
How long in maintenance: 12 months
Maintenance weight range: 177.5-182.5
Average weight recorded from December: 181.7
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12months): 182.7
Week of...
1st January: 181.5
8th January: 180.2
15th January: 178.3
22nd January:
29th January:
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Name: Theresa
Age : 52
Height : 5'7
Total Weight lost: 20ish lbs
Time it took to lose: 3 months
How long in maintenance: 6 months
Maintenance weight range: 125-129.9 (don't want to see a 3 in the 2nd digit - thus 129.9)
Starting weight end of March: 146
Start of Maintenance end of June: 126.6
Range of weight recorded from July: 126.2-128.2
Range of weight from August: 126.0-128.2
Range of weight from September: 125.0-128.2
Range of weight from October: 126.4-128.6
Range of weight from November: 126.8-129.8
Range of weight from December: 126.2-130.0
Week of... (Monday weigh date)
1st January: 129.8 (trend 128.4)
8th January: 128.0 (trend 127.6 avg for week 127.1)
15th January: 127.8 (trend 126.9 avg for week 126.2)
22nd January:
29th January:
Successes/struggles: Had a pretty good week - ate under net maintenance calories during the week days and slightly over on the weekend. I am happy to see my trend go down .7 lbs this week. I had a low scale weigh of 124.6 this week. Hopefully that is an indication that I can move my maintenance range down a few points. Have a great week everyone! Keep on keepin' on!7 -
Name: Jennifer
Age: 47
Height: 5'4"
Total Weight lost: 40+ lbs
Time it took to lose: 8 months
How long in maintenance: 9 months
Maintenance weight range: 134-138 lbs
(As a guide for January) Average weight recorded from December: 138
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12months): 136
Week of...
1st January: 137
8th January: 138
15th January:
22nd January:
29th January:
Success/struggles of the week: I really needed to get back to this group! My life has changed so much, and the stress is definitely a challenge for me with my diet. My husband (who was previously unemployed last summer) got a job - yay! But in Boston, which is nearly 400 miles away! He is currently living there, while I am back in NJ getting ready to sell our house. Our son commutes to college where he has a full tuition scholarship, so we need to keep him here in state for obvious financial reasons. So everything is actually really good, but a little stressful. I am now responsible for the house and the cars (which makes me terribly nervous - all the time)! And of course I miss my hubby.
My weight has slowly crept up over the last few months with all the goodies people have given us. And this very cold, very snowy winter weather makes walking outdoors impossible. I feel flabby and blah most of the time!
My goal is to recommit to my healthy eating goals (balancing my micros and trying to stay within my calorie count). I want to be good to my body and stay healthy this winter. I need accountability buddies here, so I may ask some of you to be my friends on MFP. Please say yes! This is so important to me! Thank you 9 -
Name: Beverly
Age: 34
Height: 5’6”
Total Weight lost: 83.5
Time it took to lose: 16 months
How long in maintenance: 3 months
Maintenance weight range: 125-130
(As a guide for January) Average weight recorded from December: 127
Average weight recorded from 10/17-12/17: 128
Week of...
1st January: 127.2
8th January: 128
15th January: 129
22nd January:
29th January:
Success/struggles of the week: Struggle last week was enjoying too many extras. I plan to get back on track and eliminate the goodies. TOM will start in a couple days. I've done good getting my strength and cardio in. I’d prefer my weight stay around 127 and hopefully I’ll be back on track and stay there.
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Name: Kathryn
Height: 5'3.5"
Total Weight lost: ~77 lbs (I dropped about 17 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 2017: 123.4
Average weight recorded from December: 119.7
Week of...
1st January: 117.8 scale/119.5 trend
8th January: 118.0 scale/ 118.9 trend
15th January: 120.0 scale/ 119.3 trend
22nd January:
29th January:
Success/struggles of the week: I'm up a bit from last week. Which is good since I have been under my range. It is still mentally hard though to see the number go up even though I think it needs to go up.7
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