Long-term monthly weigh in without rebounding

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  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    I was successful back in the fall of 2016 and spring 2017; then put most of my weight back on. I told myself that 2019 was it! I'm going to figure out how to live the right lifestyle FOR ME! To be able to lose it and keep it off. Jan. I maintained, Feb. I lost 2#, March I started to gain again. That's when I said I need to get back on MFP and log and get back to being accountable!

    Here it is. My weigh-in days are on Sundays. I expect a loss tomorrow, a nice one based on this mornings weight.
    • Mar. 24, 2019 =265.4
    • Mar. 31, 2019 =263.6
    • Apr. 7, 2019 = 261.2
    • Apr. 14, 2019 = 257.4
    • Apr. 21, 2019 = 259.8
    • Apr. 28, 2019 = 260.8
    • May. 5, 2019 =
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    johicks wrote: »
    I was successful back in the fall of 2016 and spring 2017; then put most of my weight back on. I told myself that 2019 was it! I'm going to figure out how to live the right lifestyle FOR ME! To be able to lose it and keep it off. Jan. I maintained, Feb. I lost 2#, March I started to gain again. That's when I said I need to get back on MFP and log and get back to being accountable!

    Here it is. My weigh-in days are on Sundays. I expect a loss tomorrow, a nice one based on this mornings weight.
    • Mar. 24, 2019 =265.4
    • Mar. 31, 2019 =263.6
    • Apr. 7, 2019 = 261.2
    • Apr. 14, 2019 = 257.4
    • Apr. 21, 2019 = 259.8
    • Apr. 28, 2019 = 260.8
    • May. 5, 2019 =
    May. 5, 2019 = 253.6
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    johicks wrote: »
    johicks wrote: »
    I was successful back in the fall of 2016 and spring 2017; then put most of my weight back on. I told myself that 2019 was it! I'm going to figure out how to live the right lifestyle FOR ME! To be able to lose it and keep it off. Jan. I maintained, Feb. I lost 2#, March I started to gain again. That's when I said I need to get back on MFP and log and get back to being accountable!

    Here it is. My weigh-in days are on Sundays. I expect a loss tomorrow, a nice one based on this mornings weight.
    • Mar. 24, 2019 =265.4
    • Mar. 31, 2019 =263.6
    • Apr. 7, 2019 = 261.2
    • Apr. 14, 2019 = 257.4
    • Apr. 21, 2019 = 259.8
    • Apr. 28, 2019 = 260.8
    • May. 5, 2019 =
    May. 5, 2019 = 253.6

    @johicks wheee!! Congratulations!!
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    johicks wrote: »
    May. 5, 2019 = 253.6

    @johicks wheee!! Congratulations!!

    THANK YOU!!
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    johicks wrote: »
    I was successful back in the fall of 2016 and spring 2017; then put most of my weight back on. I told myself that 2019 was it! I'm going to figure out how to live the right lifestyle FOR ME! To be able to lose it and keep it off. Jan. I maintained, Feb. I lost 2#, March I started to gain again. That's when I said I need to get back on MFP and log and get back to being accountable!

    Here it is. My weigh-in days are on Sundays. I expect a loss tomorrow, a nice one based on this mornings weight.
    • Mar. 24, 2019 =265.4
    • Mar. 31, 2019 =263.6
    • Apr. 7, 2019 = 261.2
    • Apr. 14, 2019 = 257.4
    • Apr. 21, 2019 = 259.8
    • Apr. 28, 2019 = 260.8
    • May. 05, 2019 = 253.6

    May. 12, 2019 = 254.0; +.4 gain; I'm okay as TOM and 3 binge nights. So will get refocused and stick with it!! Learning as I go.


  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    edited May 2019
    I was successful back in the fall of 2016 and spring 2017; then put most of my weight back on. I told myself that 2019 was it! I'm going to figure out how to live the right lifestyle FOR ME! To be able to lose it and keep it off.

    Long-term monthly weigh-in
    Heaviest Weight: 274 (Sep. 2016)
    UGW: 150
    Jan 01, 2019: 260
    Feb 03, 2019: 260.2
    Mar 01, 2019: 267.2
    Mar 31, 2019: 263.6 - Started to get refocused and using MFP, again.
    Apr 07, 2019: 261.2; avg. loss /week = 1.12#
    May 05, 2019: 253.6

    Will post weekly still, but not my weight. Instead, I'm going to focus on what I did differently, better, or learned about myself and the challenges of the week. LIFE!
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    johicks wrote: »
    I was successful back in the fall of 2016 and spring 2017; then put most of my weight back on. I told myself that 2019 was it! I'm going to figure out how to live the right lifestyle FOR ME! To be able to lose it and keep it off.

    Long-term monthly weigh-in
    Heaviest Weight: 274 (Sep. 2016)
    UGW: 150
    Jan 01, 2019: 260
    Feb 03, 2019: 260.2
    Mar 01, 2019: 267.2
    Mar 31, 2019: 263.6 - Started to get refocused and using MFP, again.
    Apr 07, 2019: 261.2; avg. loss /week = 1.12#
    May 05, 2019: 253.6

    Will post weekly still, but not my weight. Instead, I'm going to focus on what I did differently, better, or learned about myself and the challenges of the week. LIFE!

    @johicks sounds like a great plan!
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    Increased exercise this week! Still had a binge night, journalling and trying to figure out triggers and strategies. I am in several challenges that are keeping my focus long-term; not just this week or this month! :)
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    edited May 2019
    Long-term monthly weigh-in
    Heaviest Weight: 274 (Sep. 2016)
    UGW: 150
    Jan 01, 2019: 260
    Feb 03, 2019: 260.2
    Mar 01, 2019: 267.2
    Mar 31, 2019: 263.6 - Started to get refocused and using MFP, again.
    *Apr 28, 2019: 260.8; avg. loss /week = 0.7# [8 binges, 4 consecutive days x2]
    *May 26, 2019: 250.4; avg. loss /week = 2.6# [ so far only 6 binges, and only 2 days consecutive = I’m picking myself up and dusting myself off sooner and getting back on track faster. Learning more and more of how to do this for the long haul. Even on days that I don’t feel like it; then I exercise!!

    *Changed up my weight dates to reflect the end of the month for more accuracy of what took place for the month from Sunday to Sunday.

    Thanks for the encouragement.
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    johicks wrote: »
    Long-term monthly weigh-in
    Heaviest Weight: 274 (Sep. 2016)
    UGW: 150
    Jan 01, 2019: 260
    Feb 03, 2019: 260.2
    Mar 01, 2019: 267.2
    Mar 31, 2019: 263.6 - Started to get refocused and using MFP, again.
    *Apr 28, 2019: 260.8; avg. loss /week = 0.7# [8 binges, 4 consecutive days x2]
    *May 26, 2019: 250.4; avg. loss /week = 2.6# [ so far only 6 binges, and only 2 days consecutive = I’m picking myself up and dusting myself off sooner and getting back on track faster. Learning more and more of how to do this for the long haul. Even on days that I don’t feel like it; then I exercise!!

    *Changed up my weight dates to reflect the end of the month for more accuracy of what took place for the month from Sunday to Sunday.

    Thanks for the encouragement.

    @johicks Bravo! The beginning is the most difficult, and you are doing it!!
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    1st of Month Actual Weights:
    169 June 1 169.2 lbs
    167 July 1 167.4
    166 August 1 165.8
    160 Sept 1 160.2
    160 Oct 1 160.0
    158 Nov 1 158.0
    GW Nov 22 2018 Thanksgiving Hit GW:154.8
    155 Dec 1 154.8
    155 Jan 1 155
    153 Feb 1 153
    154 Mar 1 154.2
    154 April 1 154.4
    153 May 1 153.4

    Monthly Average Weights
    May 170.8
    June 168.4
    July 165.9
    Aug 162
    Sept 159.5
    Oct 159.2
    Monthly Avg wt as of Nov 22 156.9
    Nov 156.6
    —————
    Dec 154.8
    Jan 153
    Feb 151.8
    Mar 154.1
    Apr 153
    May 154.3
    —————
    June
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    1st of Month Actual Weights:
    169 June 1 169.2 lbs
    167 July 1 167.4
    166 August 1 165.8
    160 Sept 1 160.2
    160 Oct 1 160.0
    158 Nov 1 158.0
    GW Nov 22 2018 Thanksgiving Hit GW:154.8
    155 Dec 1 154.8
    155 Jan 1 155
    153 Feb 1 153
    154 Mar 1 154.2
    154 April 1 154.4
    153 May 1 153.4
    154 June 1 154.4
    July 1

    Monthly Average Weights
    May 170.8
    June 168.4
    July 165.9
    Aug 162
    Sept 159.5
    159 Oct 159.2
    Monthly Avg wt as of Nov 22 156.9
    157 Nov 156.6
    —————
    155 Dec 154.8
    153 Jan 153
    152 Feb 151.8
    154 Mar 154.1
    153 Apr 153
    154 May 154.3
    —————
    June


  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    johicks wrote: »
    Long-term monthly weigh-in
    Heaviest Weight: 274 (Sep. 2016)
    UGW: 150
    Jan 01, 2019: 260
    Feb 03, 2019: 260.2
    Mar 01, 2019: 267.2
    Mar 31, 2019: 263.6 - Started to get refocused and using MFP, again.
    *Apr 28, 2019: 260.8; avg. loss /week = 0.7# [8 binges, 4 consecutive days x2]
    *May 26, 2019: 250.4; avg. loss /week = 2.6# [ so far only 6 binges, and only 2 days consecutive = I’m picking myself up and dusting myself off sooner and getting back on track faster. Learning more and more of how to do this for the long haul. Even on days that I don’t feel like it; then I exercise!!

    *Changed up my weight dates to reflect the end of the month for more accuracy of what took place for the month from Sunday to Sunday.

    Thanks for the encouragement.

    Started June with another loss! 1.6# this week. I’m going to challenge myself this month with more exercise and harder exercises. Aiming high to lose inches and another 10#!
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    johicks wrote: »
    johicks wrote: »
    Long-term monthly weigh-in
    Heaviest Weight: 274 (Sep. 2016)
    UGW: 150
    Jan 01, 2019: 260
    Feb 03, 2019: 260.2
    Mar 01, 2019: 267.2
    Mar 31, 2019: 263.6 - Started to get refocused and using MFP, again.
    *Apr 28, 2019: 260.8; avg. loss /week = 0.7# [8 binges, 4 consecutive days x2]
    *May 26, 2019: 250.4; avg. loss /week = 2.6# [ so far only 6 binges, and only 2 days consecutive = I’m picking myself up and dusting myself off sooner and getting back on track faster. Learning more and more of how to do this for the long haul. Even on days that I don’t feel like it; then I exercise!!

    *Changed up my weight dates to reflect the end of the month for more accuracy of what took place for the month from Sunday to Sunday.

    Thanks for the encouragement.

    Started June with another loss! 1.6# this week. I’m going to challenge myself this month with more exercise and harder exercises. Aiming high to lose inches and another 10#!

    As I posted this the other day I noticed that you had your average weight for the month. I haven't been weighing myself daily since the beginning of the year but did most of May. So I want to see that number too. I truly think mentally that will help me to see the overall goal of maintaining and start getting my mindset. I've got a long way to my goal, but for sure want to be ready mentally. This is the first time I have done anything like this while losing, preparing myself for the victory! As the journey for sure isn't over when that prize is won. It's the beginning of a new lifestyle, forever healthy.

    Avg May 2019 wt. - 252.8 (25 days, not 31)
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    johicks wrote: »
    johicks wrote: »
    johicks wrote: »
    Long-term monthly weigh-in
    Heaviest Weight: 274 (Sep. 2016)
    UGW: 150
    Jan 01, 2019: 260
    Feb 03, 2019: 260.2
    Mar 01, 2019: 267.2
    Mar 31, 2019: 263.6 - Started to get refocused and using MFP, again.
    *Apr 28, 2019: 260.8; avg. loss /week = 0.7# [8 binges, 4 consecutive days x2]
    *May 26, 2019: 250.4; avg. loss /week = 2.6# [ so far only 6 binges, and only 2 days consecutive = I’m picking myself up and dusting myself off sooner and getting back on track faster. Learning more and more of how to do this for the long haul. Even on days that I don’t feel like it; then I exercise!!

    *Changed up my weight dates to reflect the end of the month for more accuracy of what took place for the month from Sunday to Sunday.

    Thanks for the encouragement.

    Started June with another loss! 1.6# this week. I’m going to challenge myself this month with more exercise and harder exercises. Aiming high to lose inches and another 10#!

    As I posted this the other day I noticed that you had your average weight for the month. I haven't been weighing myself daily since the beginning of the year but did most of May. So I want to see that number too. I truly think mentally that will help me to see the overall goal of maintaining and start getting my mindset. I've got a long way to my goal, but for sure want to be ready mentally. This is the first time I have done anything like this while losing, preparing myself for the victory! As the journey for sure isn't over when that prize is won. It's the beginning of a new lifestyle, forever healthy.

    Avg May 2019 wt. - 252.8 (25 days, not 31)

    I was able to complete a few days, but then the knees had to rest. And I had a late night which messed with my schedule. So hoping that I can get in a good workout today and get the week off to a good start!
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    johicks wrote: »
    johicks wrote: »
    johicks wrote: »
    johicks wrote: »
    Long-term monthly weigh-in
    Heaviest Weight: 274 (Sep. 2016)
    UGW: 150
    Jan 01, 2019: 260
    Feb 03, 2019: 260.2
    Mar 01, 2019: 267.2
    Mar 31, 2019: 263.6 - Started to get refocused and using MFP, again.
    *Apr 28, 2019: 260.8; avg. loss /week = 0.7# [8 binges, 4 consecutive days x2]
    *May 26, 2019: 250.4; avg. loss /week = 2.6# [ so far only 6 binges, and only 2 days consecutive = I’m picking myself up and dusting myself off sooner and getting back on track faster. Learning more and more of how to do this for the long haul. Even on days that I don’t feel like it; then I exercise!!

    *Changed up my weight dates to reflect the end of the month for more accuracy of what took place for the month from Sunday to Sunday.

    Thanks for the encouragement.

    Started June with another loss! 1.6# this week. I’m going to challenge myself this month with more exercise and harder exercises. Aiming high to lose inches and another 10#!

    As I posted this the other day I noticed that you had your average weight for the month. I haven't been weighing myself daily since the beginning of the year but did most of May. So I want to see that number too. I truly think mentally that will help me to see the overall goal of maintaining and start getting my mindset. I've got a long way to my goal, but for sure want to be ready mentally. This is the first time I have done anything like this while losing, preparing myself for the victory! As the journey for sure isn't over when that prize is won. It's the beginning of a new lifestyle, forever healthy.

    Avg May 2019 wt. - 252.8 (25 days, not 31)

    I was able to complete a few days, but then the knees had to rest. And I had a late night which messed with my schedule. So hoping that I can get in a good workout today and get the week off to a good start!


    6/16- Well, had many night binges & parties this week, but with exercise was able to maintain from Sunday to Sunday. So this shows me that I can sustain my weight w/exercise. I don’t like seeing those high jumps in weight during the week, but at least it was only 3.6# versus 5+. I’m learning as I go. And truly focusing on this being a lifestyle change… for good! Not just for a year.
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    johicks wrote: »
    johicks wrote: »
    johicks wrote: »
    johicks wrote: »
    johicks wrote: »
    Long-term monthly weigh-in
    Heaviest Weight: 274 (Sep. 2016)
    UGW: 150
    Jan 01, 2019: 260
    Feb 03, 2019: 260.2
    Mar 01, 2019: 267.2
    Mar 31, 2019: 263.6 - Started to get refocused and using MFP, again.
    *Apr 28, 2019: 260.8; avg. loss /week = 0.7# [8 binges, 4 consecutive days x2]
    *May 26, 2019: 250.4; avg. loss /week = 2.6# [ so far only 6 binges, and only 2 days consecutive = I’m picking myself up and dusting myself off sooner and getting back on track faster. Learning more and more of how to do this for the long haul. Even on days that I don’t feel like it; then I exercise!!

    *Changed up my weight dates to reflect the end of the month for more accuracy of what took place for the month from Sunday to Sunday.

    Thanks for the encouragement.

    Started June with another loss! 1.6# this week. I’m going to challenge myself this month with more exercise and harder exercises. Aiming high to lose inches and another 10#!

    As I posted this the other day I noticed that you had your average weight for the month. I haven't been weighing myself daily since the beginning of the year but did most of May. So I want to see that number too. I truly think mentally that will help me to see the overall goal of maintaining and start getting my mindset. I've got a long way to my goal, but for sure want to be ready mentally. This is the first time I have done anything like this while losing, preparing myself for the victory! As the journey for sure isn't over when that prize is won. It's the beginning of a new lifestyle, forever healthy.

    Avg May 2019 wt. - 252.8 (25 days, not 31)

    I was able to complete a few days, but then the knees had to rest. And I had a late night which messed with my schedule. So hoping that I can get in a good workout today and get the week off to a good start!


    6/16- Well, had many night binges & parties this week, but with exercise was able to maintain from Sunday to Sunday. So this shows me that I can sustain my weight w/exercise. I don’t like seeing those high jumps in weight during the week, but at least it was only 3.6# versus 5+. I’m learning as I go. And truly focusing on this being a lifestyle change… for good! Not just for a year.

    6/23- I had a loss this week and worked hard on increasing exercise. Using household chores...like helping hubby haul branches/ limbs across the yard as exercise. 60 minutes of hauling heavy piles... it WAS a workout. And then I challenged myself to work 2.0 miles on a cool morning before work. I did it! The scale showed my progress. Yeah!! Looking forward to seeing the average for June.
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    Long-term monthly weigh-in
    Heaviest Weight: 274 (Sep. 2016)
    UGW: 150
    Jan 01, 2019: 260
    Feb 03, 2019: 260.2
    Mar 01, 2019: 267.2
    Mar 31, 2019: 263.6 - Started to get refocused and using MFP, again.
    *Apr 28, 2019: 260.8; avg. loss /week = 0.7#
    *May 26, 2019: 250.4; avg. loss /week = 2.6#
    *Changed up my weight dates to reflect the end of the month for more accuracy of what took place for the month from Sunday to Sunday.
    or June.[/quote]

    June 30, 2019 - 249.6; avg loss/week = 0.16# - bummed that I had such a bad end of June, after such a good month. :( But all I can do is learn from this. I need to feel my emotions, not stuff them. Seeing my June average helps. So, I’m thankful for this thread to keep my eyes on the overall prize- complete wellness and health-- not just a number on the scale.

    May 2019 avg wt. - 252.8 (25 days, not 31)
    June 2019 avg wt. - 247.2
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    johicks wrote: »
    Long-term monthly weigh-in
    Heaviest Weight: 274 (Sep. 2016)
    UGW: 150
    Jan 01, 2019: 260
    Feb 03, 2019: 260.2
    Mar 01, 2019: 267.2
    Mar 31, 2019: 263.6 - Started to get refocused and using MFP, again.
    *Apr 28, 2019: 260.8; avg. loss /week = 0.7#
    *May 26, 2019: 250.4; avg. loss /week = 2.6#
    *Changed up my weight dates to reflect the end of the month for more accuracy of what took place for the month from Sunday to Sunday.
    or June.

    June 30, 2019 - 249.6; avg loss/week = 0.16# - bummed that I had such a bad end of June, after such a good month. :( But all I can do is learn from this. I need to feel my emotions, not stuff them. Seeing my June average helps. So, I’m thankful for this thread to keep my eyes on the overall prize- complete wellness and health-- not just a number on the scale.

    May 2019 avg wt. - 252.8 (25 days, not 31)
    June 2019 avg wt. - 247.2
    [/quote]

    @johicks You are doing Great!!!
    You are 20 lbs down! Go stand on your scale & pick up 20lbs if things. It’s A LOT❣️

    I had been telling myself I wasn’t doing anything...then picked up a backpack that felt heavy, stepped in Scale, 15 lbs. Exactly what I weighed a year ago. 15lbs, 20 lbs lost. Huge health benefits!!

    You’ve got this. #NeverGiveUp❣️
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    1st of Month Actual Weights:
    169 June 1 2018 169.2 lbs
    167 July 1 167.4
    166 August 1 165.8
    160 Sept 1 160.2
    160 Oct 1 160.0
    158 Nov 1 158.0
    GW Nov 22 2018 Thanksgiving Hit GW:154.8
    155 Dec 1 154.8

    155 Jan 1 2018 155
    153 Feb 1 153
    154 Mar 1 154.2
    154 April 1 154.4
    153 May 1 153.4
    154 June 1 154.4
    July 1

    Monthly Average Weights
    May 2018 170.8
    June 168.4
    July 165.9
    Aug 162
    Sept 159.5
    159 Oct 159.2
    Monthly Avg wt as of Nov 22 156.9
    157 Nov 2018 156.6
    —————
    Average wt under 155: 7 months!!
    155 Dec 2018 154.8
    153 Jan 2018 153
    152 Feb 151.8
    154 Mar 154.1
    153 Apr 153
    154 May 154.3
    155 June 154.85
  • smoofinator
    smoofinator Posts: 635 Member
    This is a great idea for a thread!

    Highest weight: 160
    UGW: 130

    I use Libra, so I'm going to include the trend each month.

    2019
    May: 154.9
    June: 152.1
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    This is a great idea for a thread!

    Highest weight: 160
    UGW: 130

    I use Libra, so I'm going to include the trend each month.

    2019
    May: 154.9
    June: 152.1

    @smoofinator

    Welcome aboard!

    The person who began it never returned, but I have found it SO helpful!

    Thank you for joining in!!

    P.S. Yes, I almost added Trend this time!

    Good Luck!
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    *** 1st of Month Actual Weights: ***
    169 June 1 2018 169.2 lbs
    167 July 1 167.4
    166 August 1 165.8
    160 Sept 1 160.2
    160 Oct 1 160.0
    158 Nov 1 158.0
    GW Nov 22 2018 Thanksgiving Hit GW:154.8
    155 Dec 1 154.8

    155 Jan 1 2018 155
    153 Feb 1 153
    154 Mar 1 154.2
    154 April 1 154.4
    153 May 1 153.4
    154 June 1 154.4
    152 July 1 151.8

    ***Monthly Average Weights***
    171 May 2018 170.8
    168 June 2018 168.4
    166 July 2018 165.9
    162 Aug 2018 162
    160 Sept 2018 159.5
    159 Oct 2018 Oct 159.2
    157 Monthly Avg wt Nov 22 2019 156.9
    157 Nov 2018 156.6
    —————
    Average wt under 155: 7 months!!
    155 Dec 2018 154.8
    153 Jan 2019 153
    152 Feb 2019 151.8
    154 Mar 2019 154.1
    153 April 2019 Apr 153
    154 May 2019 154.3
    155 June 2019 154.85
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    @johicks You are doing Great!!!
    You are 20 lbs down! Go stand on your scale & pick up 20lbs if things. It’s A LOT❣️

    I had been telling myself I wasn’t doing anything...then picked up a backpack that felt heavy, stepped in Scale, 15 lbs. Exactly what I weighed a year ago. 15lbs, 20 lbs lost. Huge health benefits!!

    You’ve got this. #NeverGiveUp❣️

    Thank you so much!! You're right! All is not lost. 20lbs IS A LOT!! :) Thanks for the encouragement.




  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    johicks wrote: »
    @johicks You are doing Great!!!
    You are 20 lbs down! Go stand on your scale & pick up 20lbs if things. It’s A LOT❣️

    I had been telling myself I wasn’t doing anything...then picked up a backpack that felt heavy, stepped in Scale, 15 lbs. Exactly what I weighed a year ago. 15lbs, 20 lbs lost. Huge health benefits!!

    You’ve got this. #NeverGiveUp❣️

    Thank you so much!! You're right! All is not lost. 20lbs IS A LOT!! :) Thanks for the encouragement.


    ANYTIME - this is do-able❣️
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    First two weeks of July I gained 5.8 lbs after a pretty good couple of months. But glad to say that 5.8 + .2 lbs are off!! And I had an aha moment this week. Friday July 12th / Saturday July 13th
    So I was laying in bed binging last night. Binge-watching that is! And a couple of times food came across my mind. And my thoughts were: “If you are thinking about eating, it’s time for bed. So either stop thinking or turn off the TV and go to sleep.” Then without grabbing my phone to look at the MFP app, “How many calories do I have left? I could probably have some popcorn. Wait. Stop. If you walk back into the kitchen then you are going to regret it. You have had a great week of no night binging. So just stay put.” Then after that “Why and how is it easier to lay here and talk myself out of it this week?”

    Then the one that struck me the most, “Wow. This feels great to not let food control me. I can lay here and be content. I truly believe that I can make this my new lifestyle. I ate well today, I’m content, I’m happy, and I don’t need food to make me feel that way.”

    Whoa!! Right!?? Man is that a great journal memory moment or what!? Now if I could only bottle that and take a pill every night. Oh, wait. I can sorta. I will add start night affirmations and that will be in it!! Thanks for letting me share and talking that out. I’m glad I remembered it all.

  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    johicks wrote: »
    First two weeks of July I gained 5.8 lbs after a pretty good couple of months. But glad to say that 5.8 + .2 lbs are off!! And I had an aha moment this week. Friday July 12th / Saturday July 13th
    So I was laying in bed binging last night. Binge-watching that is! And a couple of times food came across my mind. And my thoughts were: “If you are thinking about eating, it’s time for bed. So either stop thinking or turn off the TV and go to sleep.” Then without grabbing my phone to look at the MFP app, “How many calories do I have left? I could probably have some popcorn. Wait. Stop. If you walk back into the kitchen then you are going to regret it. You have had a great week of no night binging. So just stay put.” Then after that “Why and how is it easier to lay here and talk myself out of it this week?”

    Then the one that struck me the most, “Wow. This feels great to not let food control me. I can lay here and be content. I truly believe that I can make this my new lifestyle. I ate well today, I’m content, I’m happy, and I don’t need food to make me feel that way.”

    Whoa!! Right!?? Man is that a great journal memory moment or what!? Now if I could only bottle that and take a pill every night. Oh, wait. I can sorta. I will add start night affirmations and that will be in it!! Thanks for letting me share and talking that out. I’m glad I remembered it all.

    @johicks Wow!! This is great!!
    Isn’t it amazing as we feel those inner workings shift?! Congratulations!!

    Affirmations are powerful!
    A few of mine:
    Being healthy & thin is worth fighting for.

    It’s just food, nutrients...not Love, Companionship, Entertainment...Health First!!


  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    7/21/19 - Checking in.... Glad to be part of this to have the eye on the overall prize, not just the scale.
    I had another loss this week... 2.6#. It was weird how my weight fluctuated up/down; then boom a loss!

    I’ve been on quite the roll of eating well, tracking, no late-night binges, not eating after the dinner hour, and exercising daily. I’m learning what is working best for me and doing it!! I know I could tweak the exercise a little more, but at the same time, I don’t want to injure myself. As long as I’m making progress I’m happy. I still have some lofty goals, but I’m focused on the daily habits to make those goals achievable.
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    ]*** 1st of Month Actual Weights: ***
    169 June 1 2018 169.2 lbs
    167 July 1 167.4💕
    166 August 1 165.8💕
    160 Sept 1 160.2💕
    160 Oct 1 160.0💕
    158 Nov 1 158.0💕
    GW Nov 22 2018 Thanksgiving Hit GW:154.8💕
    155 Dec 1 154.8💕

    155 Jan 1 2018 155
    153 Feb 1 153💕
    154 Mar 1 154.2💕
    154 April 1 154.4💕
    153 May 1 153.4💕
    154 June 1 154.4💕
    152 July 1 151.8💕

    ***Monthly Average Weights***
    171 May 2018 170.8💕
    168 June 2018 168.4💕
    166 July 2018 165.9💕
    162 Aug 2018 162💕
    160 Sept 2018 159.5💕
    159 Oct 2018 Oct 159.2💕
    157 Monthly Avg wt Nov 22 2019 156.9💕
    157 Nov 2018 156.6💕
    —————
    Average wt under 155: 7 months!!
    155 Dec 2018 154.8 💕
    153 Jan 2019 153 💕
    152 Feb 2019 151.8💕
    154 Mar 2019 154.1💕
    153 April 2019 Apr 153💕
    154 May 2019 154.3💕
    155 June 2019 154.85💕
    ⚠️156 ⚠️July 2019 ⚠️155.95 ⚠️
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    *** 1st of Month Actual Weights: ***
    169 June 1 2018 169.2 lbs
    167 July 1 167.4💕
    166 August 1 165.8💕
    160 Sept 1 160.2💕
    160 Oct 1 160.0💕
    158 Nov 1 158.0💕
    GW Nov 22 2018 Thanksgiving Hit GW:154.8💕
    155 Dec 1 154.8💕

    155 Jan 1 2018 155
    153 Feb 1 153💕
    154 Mar 1 154.2💕
    154 April 1 154.4💕
    153 May 1 153.4💕
    154 June 1 154.4💕
    152 July 1 151.8💕
    157 Aug 1 157.4 ⚠️

    ***Monthly Average Weights***
    171 May 2018 170.8💕
    168 June 2018 168.4💕
    166 July 2018 165.9💕
    162 Aug 2018 162💕
    160 Sept 2018 159.5💕
    159 Oct 2018 Oct 159.2💕
    157 Monthly Avg wt Nov 22 2019 156.9💕
    157 Nov 2018 156.6💕
    —————
    Average wt under 155: 7 months!!
    155 Dec 2018 154.8 💕
    153 Jan 2019 153 💕
    152 Feb 2019 151.8💕
    154 Mar 2019 154.1💕
    153 April 2019 Apr 153💕
    154 May 2019 154.3💕
    155 June 2019 154.85💕
    ⚠️156 ⚠️July 2019 ⚠️155.95 ⚠️