JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~ Round 47
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Name: Dawn
Age 46
Height 5'10"
Starting Weight 196.5
Goal Weight 170
Round 44- 4.3 loss(192.2)
Round 45- MIA
Round 46-3.8 (191.2)
Round 47- LETS GET OUT OF THE 190’S!!!
Day/Weight/Comment
7/17-191.2- no change from yesterday. Gym : Did back today. Wasn't able to get my run in but hope to get motivated after work to get it done. IT NEVER GETS EASIER,YOU JUST GET STONGER!
7/18-189.6- YES YES YES. After a year of being in the 190's I have finally broke it. Now I just need to keep it. Gym- Leg and butt with a run today. NO MATTER HOW MANY MISTAKES YOU MAKE OR HOW SLOW YOUR PROGRESS, YOU ARE STILL WAY AHEAD OF EVERYONE WHO ISN'T TRYING.
7/19-190.4- Wellllll dang it... that was short lived..lol Gym: did some heavy lifting on Bis and Tris and a short run. WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE QUITTING, THINK ABOUT WHY YOU STARTED!
7/20-190.2
7/21-No weigh in- Had a very over sodium meal on Friday evening so I didn't want to weigh in know what it would had done. Rest Day
7/22-191.2- Drinking a lot of water . Did a 10 mile bike ride.
7/23-191- Gym ....back day, along with a 15 min HIIT treadmill run and 15 min run with my dog. Been off soda for 4 weeks now. woohoo HUSTLE FOR THAT MUSCLE!
7/24-193.1- damn you Panda Express...lol Clean eat today!!!! Gym:shoulder day, HIIT treadmill. Will walk the dogs tonight. IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, FIX YOUR PONYTAIL AND TRY AGAIN!
7/25
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Female, Age 51
5'6"
Round 47
SW 171
mini goal #1 150 by 8/27...reward spa day
mini goal #2 140 by 10/8...reward maui trip
GW 140
43 SW 168 (-2.4)
44 SW 165.6 (-2.2)
45 SW 163.4 (-3.2)
46 SW 160.2 (+.2)
47 SW 160.4
*Weight goal for this round carried over from last round 157.8 (the weight I jumped to in 2016 after my Europe trip, and only went up from there!)
*log every day
7/17 160.4 Last round was a yoyo but here we go again. Still having fun and enjoying the process. Not depriving myself but working on balance and being conscious of my choices.
7/18 160 Yay! I am so happy to get rid of that .4...This round should yield the 150's!!!
7/19 160 Is is cheating to take this though it was one of three weights when I stepped on the scale? Oh well, who cares, I am taking it!
7/20 159.8 Pretty good day even eating out at lunch. Enjoyed a nice morning shopping (mainly returning) and then lunch at True Food Kitchen, which has calorie counts listed on the menu! bonus! I estimated that they may be low when tracking, and stayed pretty much on target except for an extra spoon of chunky peanut butter, but it was just what I was craving.
7/21 158.2 Loving this big drop after last round's fail, though as I am learning the daily fluctuations are not the real indicator of overall loss. But still happy to see this number :-) I took the dogs for a walk before it got hot, and mostly stayed on target until after dinner. I have a weakness for sweets and "protein bars" are my current "legal" indulgence. I have a love hate relationship with them, because they are processed, not really that good, yet somewhat satisfy the craving and are measurable and semi non bingeable (as opposed to homemade cookies or scones, my former go-to for sweet tooth satisfaction) ***I just discovered and went for a Korean Scrub! Look it up and make it a reward! My skin is baby soft and it was such a unique experience!!***
7/22 159.4 Just got the HAPPY SCALE app, and for a data geek like me this is perfect! There are all sorts of way to track your progress and break the big goals down, love it! Thanks @MadisonMolly2017 for the recommendation! It tells me that if I continue at my current weight loss rate I will reach my final goal in 13 weeks. Love this!
7/23 WEIGH IN DAY 159 Yay! So happy to *FINALLY* be out of the 160's. To the 150's: I love you so much and appreciate your beauty, but am only passing through. I have been with you in the past, but its not where I want to live. I will be working hard to move on, and though I may occasionally visit in my future, it will only be a short one.
7/24 159 Pretty good day, feeling so much better about myself psychologically. I feel like in losing those first 10 or so lbs I am shedding negativity and gaining joy. I think it is because I am *mostly* in control. There is so little, actually nothing, that we can control in our lives. I am taught that lesson every day, but I can control what I put in my mouth, what thoughts I let in to my brain, and what I do physically with my body. On that note...Downloaded the C25K app...step one in getting back to running. I loved running until injuries stopped me, and now it's been 3 years since I've run. I miss the sweat, the endorphins, the zone. Now I have to start!
7/25
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Change of plans for this round...I've decided to stop worrying about these last 8-13 pounds and focus on eating healthfully most of the time at or just below maintenance, getting a variety of exercise, and generally making the most of the summer. As long as I don't gain, everything is fine. If I lose a little, all the better. I also aim to reboot my daily meditation practice, which I used to do faithfully. It's all part of the picture.
Goals:
Food ~~ 1430 calories max; P 15-25%, C 35-50%, F 25-35%; mostly clean & healthful
Exercise: 60 minutes/day of walking/swimming + yoga/stretch class 3X/week
Weight ~~ maintain or lose slowly.
UGW - ~135-140
HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)
OSW - 151.8 (Aug. 31, 2017)
Goal for 2018 - 140 (slowly, slowly...)
Weight on 2/2015 - 218.2
Lost 75#, regained 12 (to 156) on metabolism reset 11/16-6/17. FIrst round (R15) Aug. 2017.R15 end weight 151.2R46 end weight 148.8 (+.8); 10-day ave 1437
R16 end weight 151.4 (+.2)
R17 end weight 151 (-.4)
R18 end weight 150.4 (-.6)
R19 end weight 149.6 (-.8)
R20 end weight 149.3 (-.3)
R21 end weight 149 (-.3)
R22 end weight 148 (-1)
R23 end weight 148.4 (+.4)
R24 end weight 149 (+.6)
R25 end weight 148.4 (-.6)
R26 end weight 149.2 (+.8)
R27 end weight 149 (-.2)
R28 end weight 146.8 (-2.2)
R29 end weight 146.8 (+/-0)
R30 end weight 146.8 (+/-0); ave net calories 1411
R31 end weight 146.8 (+/-0); ave net calories 1385
R32 end weight unknown - traveling, no scale - ave net calories 1468
R33 end weight 149.1 (+2.3); ave calories 1471 (after traveling/eating out for 3 weeks!)
R34 end weight 149 (-.1); ave calories 1577
R35 end weight 149.4 (+.4); ave calories 1592
R36 end weight 149.6 (+.2); ave calories 1650
R37 end weight 151 (+1.4); ave calories 1703 (154 over estimated TDEE, so no surprise I've gained)
R38 end weight 149.8 (-1.2); averages-- calories 1420; carbs ~48%; protein ~21% ; fat ~31%
R39 end weight 149.8 (+/-0); averages -- calories 1753.5; carbs ~47%; protein ~20%; fat ~33%
R40 end weight 150 (+.2); averages coming later
R41 end weight 150.8 (+.8); 10-day ave 1792
R42 end weight 149.8 (-1); 10-day ave 1432
R43 end weight 150.6 (+.8): 10-day ave 1406
R44 end weight 148.8 (-1.8); 10-day ave 1430
R45 end weight 147.6 (-1.2); 10-day ave 1338
Day/Moving Ave Weight/Calories Day Before/10-day calorie ave/Exercise/Comment
7/17 - 148.4 - 1495 - 10-day ave 1422 - 30-min walk-run intervals
I've been driving myself crazy about not losing despite cutting back to the point of going hungry, so I've changed my goals a bit. I'll be aiming for my sedentary maintenance calories (1430) plus up to half of what I earn in exercise -- happily, I'm finally back to daily walks/swimming and I'm looking at bikes. Now to resume weight training.... I've also changed my weight goal to 140, which will put me in the "normal" BMI range. I may eventually want to lose another 5-10, but I need to stop obsessing about that.
7/18 - 148.5 - 1401 - 10-day ave 1423 - 90-min slow zoo walk
Good day yesterday, although I had a bit more sodium than usual (and my actual weight went up). Last evening we went to the zoo and walked around the Indonesian Rain Forest exhibit for about 90 minutes, which was wonderful.
7/19 - 148.4 - 1345 - 10-day ave 1403
My iPad seems to have died so I'm guessing at my moving average, but my actual weight came back down, so this is close. Beautiful weather still, so I'm looking forward to a nice long walk. I'm feeling much less stressed about weight since I decided maintaining is fine!
7/20 - 148.4 - 1343 - 10-day ave 1383
I'm still guessing at my moving average, but my actual weight is holding steady, so this is close. All good. Rainy day today (which is good!) so I'll do my walking indoors at the Y. For the past few days I've been waking up with serious neck and lower back pain - no idea what happened all of a sudden, but I'm no a happy camper. I'm hoping to see a chiropractor today or Monday. Who has time for this nonsense??? Anyway, happy Friday, all.
7/22 - 148.4 - 1370 - 10-day ave 1316
The loss doesn't show since I'm using my moving average, but my actual weight is down & now equals my moving ave. Clothes are fitting looser no matter what the scale says. All good!
7/23 - 148.6 - 1704 - 10-day ave 1370
Little bit of a splurge yesterday, but no junk food! It will balance out today. Still all good.
7/24 - 148.2 - 1361 - 10-day ave 1383
On track, other than a lot of neck and lower back pain I've been fighting for almost a week. Happy new week!
7/25 - 148.2 - 1460 - 10-day ave 1396
Excellent. Keeping my 10-day average below my estimated TDEE (maintenance) of (depending on the calculator) 1430-1480 seems to be working. I went for a lovely walk yesterday morning along the St. Joe River Native Tree Walk, and spent some time in the gorgeous Master Gardener gardens at the county extension office. Perfect way to start the day. Seeing new chiropractor tomorrow, finally. Lunch today with a friend I haven't seen since 2012! I'm off now to study the menu.... Have a good one!
7/26
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Lovely to see you all!Woman, Age 47, 5'6", Celiac disease
OSW: 252
Round 32: SW 240.6; EW 241.6 (+1.0), Ave 241.92
Round 33: SW 241.6; EW 238.2 (-3.4), Ave 239.84 (-2.08)
Round 34: SW 238.2; EW 237.2 (-1.0), Ave 238.28 (-1.56)
Round 35: SW 237.2--vacation started halfway
Round 36: Late SW 238.8; EW 239--vacation ended halfway
Round 37: SW 238.8; EW 237.4 (-1.4), Ave 238.10
Round 38: SW 237; EW 235.4 (-2), Ave 236.74 (-1.36)
Round 39: SW 234.8; EW 234.2, Ave 235.06 (-1.68)
Round 40: SW 236.4 (late); EW 236, Ave 236.85 (+1.79)
Round 41: SW 236; EW 233, Ave 234.42 (-2.43)
Round 42: SW 232.4; EW 231, Ave 231.4 (-3.02)
Round 43: SW 231; EW 231.2, Ave 231.22 (-0.18)
Round 44: SW 231.2; EW 230, Ave 230.02 (-1.2)
Round 45: SW 230; EW 229.4, Ave 228.26 (-1.76)
Round 46: SW 229.4; EW 228.6, Ave 228.4 (+.14)
Round 47: SW 228.6
7/17 / 227.6 at 6:10 / Backing away from my muscle repair and pho water retention. Another good eating day in the books yesterday and I woke up much more limber than yesterday morning!
7/18 / 227.4 at 7:20 / Feeling great. I'm experimenting with going meatless some days and finding it pretty easy. That helps me ensure that I'm getting plenty of fruits and veggies those days, and I try new foods that way, too. And 5 days since last Monday I've had days where I only drank water or (one day) tea. These little challenges are keeping me on my toes and very conscious of what I'm eating, which is a great thing for me, as I can get very much in a rut.
7/19 / 226 at 8:10 / Nice to see this number popping up again like an old friend! Yesterday was a day when I did lots of wall sits. Wall sits are hard, for the record.
7/20 / 224.8 at 6:10 / Pleasant surprises are pleasant!
7/21 / 224.4 at 8:30 / Obviously a much later weigh-in than yesterday, but I'm still pleased. I'm on a streak of great eating and exercise that I love. I know that I'll hit rocky patches, so I'm just taking pleasure in the occasional smooth sailing.
7/22 / 224.8 at 8:00 / Still cruising. I have a bit of a stiff back right now because of some ill-advised lunges. Boo! But I shall overcome!
7/23 / 224.4 at 8:35 / Great weekend. Only somewhat hampered by my back. 14 days straight of staying under calories and meeting exercise goals. In another challenge, we can do a version of bingo, where we fill out a bingo card with goals then try to fill in the squares by meeting the goals. Highly recommended as a way to find motivation!
7/24 / 223.8 at 8:45 / Woot woot! I expect my glorious trend to end soon with TOM, but it's been a nice road. That's nearly 5 pounds off in this round (that is NOT NORMAL for me). Yesterday, I filled in more bingo squares (I took a walk on a path I've never used before) and squeaked in under my calories by 5.
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Age 60, 5'4.5" and eating in a livable way = It's. Not. A. Diet. I eat back exercise calories, or I would be starving and cranky. Hubby does not like cranky me. Changed MFP setting 5/5/18 [R39] to 1/2# per week loss ~ within 10# of UGW, weight loss had stalled 3 months + was feeling hungry more often.
MFP SW 195 ~ Goals: #1 = 150 / #2 = 145 [normal BMI] / #3 = maintain 140 - 145 / no goal dates ~ I get there when I get there
Thrilled with my 2/15/18 annual physical: BP 110/68, pulse 64 and BMI 26.14
Ecstatic with my 5/15/18 annual workplace Health Risk Assessment: waist smallest since 2007 and BMI 25.6
My digital scale only has 1/2# increments, and I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale. Weigh first thing in morning / comments reflect prior day.
Previous round EW 156.5 LW 154.5R20 SW 166.0 10/20/17 (my round 1)
R20 EW 166.5 LW 164.5
R21 EW 164.0 LW 163.0
R22 EW 162.0 LW 162.0
R23 EW 162.0 LW 162.0 = included parade day & Thanksgiving (no food/drink logged)
R24 EW 159.5 LW 159.5 = walked Jingle Bell 5K in 44:37 & pace 14:22 / first time in 10 years my weight is 1-5-anything!
R25 EW 160.0 LW 158.0
R26 EW 161.0 LW 157.5 = included Christmas (no food/drink logged) & several gatherings
R27 EW 159.0 LW 159.0 = included New Year's Eve (no food/drink logged)
R28 EW 157.0 LW 157.0 = walked Frenzy on the Fox 5K in 47:26 & pace 15:19 / temp 10F & NNW 12 mph wind ~ fun!
R29 EW 156.5 LW 156.5
R30 EW 153.5 LW 153.5 = sick 4 days
R31 EW 154.0 LW 152.0 = recuperation during entire round / annual physical 2/15/18 BP 110/68, pulse 64 and BMI 26.14
R32 EW 155.0 LW 153.0 = oops / still lower than before sick
R33 EW 153.5 LW 153.0
R34 EW 154.5 LW 152.5 = Mexican restaurant day before end of round / high sodium
R35 EW 152.5 LW 152.5
R36 EW 154.5 LW 152.5 = included Easter (no food/drink logged) / snacked on Easter candy during week / walked Badger State Brewing 10K in 1:30:28.82 & pace 14:35 / snow+rain+wind ~ yahoo!
R37 EW 155.5 LW 153.5 = Easter candy + eating during 2-day record-setting blizzard in APRIL
R38 EW 152.5 LW 152.5
R39 EW 154.0 LW 152.0 = last 3 days, changed MFP setting to 1/2# loss per week ~ more net calories
R40 EW 153.0 LW 152.5
R41 EW 154.0 LW 152.5 = net calories green 3 days ~ oops
R42 EW 152.5 LW 152.5 = included Girls Day Out 6/1/18 (no food/drink logged)
R43 EW 152.0 LW 152.0 = walked my 22nd Bellin Run 10K in 1:28:12 split time 45:03 & pace 14:12 ~ beat < 1:30 goal
R44 EW 155.5 LW 153.0 = family combo bday party + 5 days vacation ~ no food/drink logged
R45 EW 157.0 LW 154.5 = going backwards post-vacation ~ oops
R46 EW 156.5 LW 154.5Round 46 (previous round)
07/07: 156.0 Another leftovers day, no crazy snacking. Net calories 5, sodium 26, sugar -13, fiber & protein good & 12c water. Walked dog before work 3.65 mi 1:00:54. Fitbit 15,170 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 (boom!) & 47 floors.
07/08: 158.0 Farmers market & walked dog 3.73 mi 1:06:12. Fitbit 13,083 steps, 250+ steps 9/14 & 33 floors. Hubby's family party + did not log food (potluck).
07/09: 157.5 Brunch w/ in-laws + guesstimated best I could. Net calories -76, sodium -1,347, sugar 16, fiber & protein good, 9c water. Walked dog 3.44 mi 59:30. Fitbit 12,443 steps, 250+ 9/14 & 25 floors.
07/10: 156.5 Net calories -121, sodium -311, sugar -23 (Siggi's yogurt, popeye bread, fruits, veggies, rhubarb strawberry crisp), fiber & protein good, 12c water. Rest day / Fitbit 7,089 steps, 250+ steps 12/14 (hair appt) & 35 floors.
07/11: 155.5 Net calories GREEN 31, sodium -142 (that's kind of a victory), sugar -34 (popeye bread, Siggi's yogurt, fruits, veggies, finished last of rhubarb strawberry crunch & 3 Hershey miniatures), fiber & protein good & 14c water. Prelogging everything really helped! Walked dog before work / 3.51 mi 1:01:04. Fitbit 16,306 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 (boom!) & 40 floors.
07/12: 155.5 Net calories green 42, sodium -369, sugar -27, fiber & protein excellent & 12c water. Walked dog & hung load of laundry before work / 3.15 mi 56:07. Fitbit 14,721 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 (boom!) & 35 floors.
07/13: 156.0 Sodium + not enough water ~ somehow, too much chlorine in water system at work ~ what??? & not able to go home for lunch & refill my water bottle and I only purchased one bottle from the machine. Net calories -83, sodium -480, sugar 5, fiber & protein good & 9c water. Rest day / appt for oil change in car / Fitbit 8,555 steps, 250+ steps 12/14 (car appt) & 33 floors. Stressful day at work.
07/14: 154.5 Walked dog before work 3.46 mi 1:03:45. Fitbit 13,929 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 (boom!) & 56 floors. Net calories -171, sodium -936, sugar -25, fiber & protein excellent & 14c water.
07/15: 156.0 Very hot & humid ~ farmers market & walked dog 3.22 mi 55:22. Fitbit 15,185 steps, 250+ steps 11/14 & 49 floors. Net calories -397, sodium -887, sugar -39, fiber & protein excellent & 14c water. Too many peanut M&Ms!!!
07/16: 156.5 Very hot & humid / rest day / Fitbit 6,041 steps, 250+ steps 8/11 (Sunday) & 11 floors. Net calories -495, sodium -812, sugar -40 (Brookside chocolate & Breadsmith cookie ~ yum but ack!), fiber & protein good & 10c water.
07/17: 156.0 Walked dog before work / 3.21 mi 57:19. Fitbit 14,045 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 (boom!) & 35 floors. Net calories green (barely), sodium green (yay), sugar -13 (Siggi's yogurt, fruit, veggies, popeye bread, orange lavendar cake (bday at work ~ very small piece), animal crackers), fiber & protein good, 14c water.
07/18: 155.5 Walked dog before work on beautiful morning ~ humidity along w/ heat finally dropped / 3.6 mi 1:01:23. Fitbit 14,786 steps, 250+ steps 13/14 (lost track of time at work) & 37 floors. Net calories 17, sodium green (yay), fiber & protein excellent, sugar -41 (Siggi's yogurt, fruits, veggies, 12 peanut M&Ms ~ yes, I counted them out, put the jar away & didn't eat more ~ huge NSV for me) & 14c water.
07/19: 154.5 Sticking w/ plan & weekend gain gone. Walked dog before work / 3.27 mi 1:00:08. Fitbit 15,779 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 (boom!) & 44 floors. Net calories -24, sodium -400, sugar-28 (strawberry banana smoothie, popeye bread, fruit, veggies, Siggi's yogurt), fiber good, protein ok, 11c water.
07/20: 155.0 Net calories -154, sodium -1002 (oops), sugar -37 (evening snack attack of 10 peanut M&Ms on top of usual), fiber excellent, protein good & 12c water. Walked dog before work 3.35 mi 1:00:20. Fitbit 14,264 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 (boom!) & 40 floors.
07/21: 154.5 Net calories -143, sodium -581, sugar -49 (ack), fiber excellent, protein ok & 9c water (oops). Rest day / Fitbit 10,214 steps, 250+ steps 13/14 & 32 floors.
07/22: 157.5 Packers 5K 44:50 (goal < 45:00) ave pace 14:26 min/mile & 36/92 F60-64 & 1051/1655 females & 2029/2903 overall. Fitbit 12,020 steps, 250+ steps 7/14 & 68 floors. Middle brother's annual summer party + 3 hrs round trip ~ did not log food or adult beverages ~ no regrets!
07/23: 158.0 Net calories -308, sodium -1181 (ack), sugar -15, fiber good, protein low(ish) & 10c water. Walked dog 3.94 mi 1:11:02. Fitbit 14,064 steps, 250+ steps 10/14 & 20 floors.
07/24: 157.5 Net calories -118, sodium green (yay), sugar -11, fiber & protein excellent, 11c water. Walked dog before work / 3.15 mi 55:13. Fitbit 13,719 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 (boom!) & 39 floors.
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Today ~ Smile ~ Laugh ~ Be Kind ~ ~ Eat Well ~ Be Active5 -
spookytune wrote: »7/24: 326.8 First time back at the gym went pretty well. Went slow so I wouldn’t risk injury by doing too much too fast. Felt good afterwards. Then towards evening it hit me. My body screaming at me, “WHAT DID YOU DO?!!” 🤣😂 The soreness has eased up this morning. Just have to remember that it will get better. The more exercise I do, the better I’ll feel.
You sound like me after my "Burpee Incident," @spookytune. I walked around like I was broken for a couple of days.5 -
tiabirdie56 wrote: »Just received some very heartbreaking news. One of the little girls that was at my Granddaughter's party on Saturday was killed this morning along with her Grandmother. They were out for a walk this morning, 7am, a drunk driver jumped the curb and killed them.
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@denswrex & @abowersgirl I don't have specific macro goals or limits, but I try to eat at least some protein in the morning because I find it more satisfying. I get somewhere between 12 and 20 grams most mornings. I don't tend to use bars too much. I generally eat homemade protein muffins, but I also use Mighty Muffins if I want something warm. I don't have any problem with the bars, but my need for gluten free sometimes makes everything super expensive.3
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Just starting back on MFP after a year and a half absence where I gained back everything I had lost, sheesh! So I am back to logging my food and happy I am. I am still recovering from an injury so exercise is somewhat limited at the moment to light walking, yoga and easy gardening. I miss those extra exercise calories. Looking forward to getting to know yoou all and sharing the journey to health and fitness.
Starting weight 152 first time around, this time 155
Goal weight 140
7/17 154
7/18 153.5
7/19 152 in that first week so I know this is water weight but still it feels good to see the scale go down instead of up.
7/20 151.5
7/21 152 dinner which was yummy but tricky counting calories.
7/22 152 aftenoon brunch today at my favorite gf restaurant so I am preplanning for a light late meal to compensate.
7/23 152.5 The weekend meals out were lots of fun so it is not a surprise I am up a pound😕 but I am back on track this morning.
7/24 151.5 I cleaned up my food and lowered my carbs a bit. Also starting adding body weight exercises in ever so slowly. The most difficult part for me will be to go super slow and not reinjure myself.
7/25
7/26
Enjoy the day. Do something kind for yourself and others!10 -
Start Date: 1/16/2018
Start Weight: 295
First Goal: Back away from 300!!! Accomplished
Next Goal: 263 Accomplished
Next Goal: 233
First Celebration Goal, No longer obese: 196
Second Celebration Goal, No longer overweight: 163
Ultimate Goal: Approx 150, but with muscles, and active with hiking, kayak, and all manner of outdoors.
R 29 End Weight: 285.4
R30 End Weight: 286.4
R31 End Weight: 277.8
R32 End Weight: 274.6
R33 End Weight: 271.6
R34 End Weight: 268.2
R35 End Weight: 267.0
R36 End Weight: 263.8
R37 End Weight: 262.4
R38 End Weight: 260.2
R39 End Weight: 259.0
R40 End Weight: 255.2
R41 End Weight: 256.0
R42 End Weight: 254.4
R43 End Weight: 254.4
R44 End Weight: 251.2
R45 End Weight: 252.4
R46 End Weight: 251.0
Day/Weight/Comment
7/17 / Forgot to post!
7/18 / 249.6 / Let’s see if this weight can stay gone this time!
7/19 / 249.2 /
7/20 / 248.8 /
7/21 / 250.0 / Within calories but too much salt.
7/22 / 248.8 / MAN am I sick and tired of bouncing around here.
7/23 / 248.8 / I expected this much closer to goal weight. Not now.
7/24 / 247.4 / Finally some real movement.
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Round 39=0 loss (193.6)
Round 40=.4lb gain (194.0)
Round 41=.6lb gain (194.6)
Round 42=1.6lb loss (193.0)
Round 43=.6lb gain (193.6)
Round 44=4lb gain (197.6)
Round 45=1.8lb loss(195.8)
Round 46=1.6lb gain(197.4)
Round 47 (goal 194.2 or under):
Day/Weight/Comment
7/17 198.6 Did a 70 minute workout yesterday morning before work, ate well at work with a salad, small snack at home, then my husband brought home large blizzards before bed and undid my whole day.
7/18 196.4!
7/19 197.8 Chinese for dinner and movie theater popcorn.
7/20 198.0
7/21 196.2!
7/22 197.2
7/23 197.6
7/24 196.2
7/25
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tiabirdie56 wrote: »Just received some very heartbreaking news. One of the little girls that was at my Granddaughter's party on Saturday was killed this morning along with her Grandmother. They were out for a walk this morning, 7am, a drunk driver jumped the curb and killed them.
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abowersgirl wrote: »This morning I bought a protein bar called 'protein blast' it has about 20 grams of protein in it. I usually don't buy or eat protein bars and I wasn't sure if it's something to eat in one day (maybe cut into 2) or if I should cut it in half and eat one half today and another half tom. It seems like a lot for a 28 year old female, maybe something more for a male body then a female body. If anyone could maybe give me some suggestions on protein bars that are more suitable for women or is this normal in a protein bars? ...also if it is ok to eat the whole thing in one day.
I have a love/hate with protein bars, there are some good tasting ones out there that trigger my wanting another. I am sure there are opinions both ways as far as how much protein they have, but most bars I get have 14-20 grams. The yummy ones I eat a whole one, could not restrain to half, and honestly the only reason I eat them is because they taste like a treat. If I am just looking to boost my protein without a "craving" for something chewy/sweet/crunchy I usually choose siggi's yogurt (15g) or some scrambled egg whites or leftover grilled chicken breast.
To answer your question though, in my opinion it's ok to eat the whole thing, but based on my experience be cautious if you like them because for me they are a trigger food. This is a topic I'd love to hear the group's input on also...
I've just started eating a protein bar with my lunch. I'm often not getting the minimum recommended amount of protein and because I work out a reasonable amount I should probably be eating even more than that. Getting a booster is definitely beneficial to me. I don't really think there's men/women protein bars (and if there is, I'd suggest marketing is at play more than anything else). I have one that comes in two "bites" and I'll normally only eat one (at 10g of protein each bite). But if I'm hungry I'll eat both halves (or if I'm particularly low on protein for that day). I find mine really sweet (overly sweet almost) so I normally find it a turn off for sweet things for me.2 -
"Our greatest glory is, not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Oliver GoldsmithStart this FINAL weight loss journey 10/18/2017 = 147.9
Start Just Give Me 10 Days ... 11/9/2017
R22 * Start = 143.4 * Ave = 141.9 * Min = 140.2 * End = 141.2
R23 * Start = 142.0 * Ave = 140.1 * Min = 139.4 * End = 139.6
R24 * Start = 140.0 * Ave = 138.6 * Min = 137.0 * End = 137.0
R25 * Start = 136.6 * Ave = 137.0 * Min = 135.8 * End = 135.8
R26 * Start = 136.6 * Ave = 135.6 * Min = 134.8 * End = 136.0
R27 * Start = 135.4 * Ave = 135.0 * Min = 133.4 * End = 134.0
R28 * Start = 135.2 * Ave = 133.5 * Min = 132.2 * End = 133.0
R29 * Start = 132.6 * Ave = 131.8 * Min = 130.6 * End = 131.8
R30 * Start = 132.4 * Ave = 131.4 * Min = 130.6 * End = 130.6
R31 * Start = 130.6 * Ave = 130.9 * Min = 130.0 * End = 130.8
R32 * Start = 130.0 * Ave = 130.0 * Min = 129.0 * End = 131.0
R33 * Start = 130.0 * Ave = 129.3 * Min = 128.4 * End = 129.2
R34 * Start = 129.0 * Ave = 128.7 * Min = 128.0 * End = 129.8
Maintenance Starts
R35 * Start = 128.6 * Ave = 128.7 * Min = 127.6 * End = 127.6
R36 * Start = 128.2 * Ave = 128.1 * Min = 127.2 * End = 127.4
R37 * Start = 127.2 * Ave = 126.9 * Min = 126.6 * End = n/a
R38 * Start = n/a * Ave = 127.5 * Min = 127.0 * End = 127.4
R39 * Start = 127.8 * Ave = 128.4 * Min = 127.2 * End = 129.8
R40 * Start = 129.0 * Ave = 128.4 * Min = 127.6 * End = 127.6
R41 * Start = 128.2 * Ave = 128.7 * Min = 128.0 * End = 128.4
R42 * Start = 129.2 * Ave = 128.2 * Min = 127.2 * End = 128.6
R43 * Start = 126.4 * Ave = 127.1 * Min = 126.0 * End = 127.8
R44 * Start = 128.6 * Ave = 128.0 * Min = 127.0 * End = 127.4
R45 * Start = 127.0 * Ave = 126.7 * Min = 125.4 * Max = 127.4
R46 * Start = 125.8 * Ave = 126.6 * Min = 125.8 * Max = 127.6
About me: 61, 5'7", in maintenance 125-129 since March this year. Serial loser and regainer of 20 and determined not to slide back up this time.
Round 46 report: Not a bad round, some faith-building workouts including more running, and 10-day average weight hits a new low though ending weight was at round's maximum, 127.6
Round 47 GOAL = Maintain weight, get some nice workouts in.
7/17 - 126.4 - yesterday under maintenance calories, got 40 minutes on the elliptical. I prefer the Cybex arctrainers because I can set the resistance low, let go the handles and just run on them. It's a sweatdripper!
7/18 - 125.8 - yesterday a smidge above maintenance calories, 13K steps just messing round (no workout). Slept badly last night and took migraine meds in the early AM, feeling better now but very aware that with a new stress source at work and a poor night's sleep, this could be a day of weak will.
Thinking how I can plan for that and have it feel like I am nurturing myself, not "depriving" myself. Will report tomorrow!
7/19 - 126.0 - Yesterday under maintenance calories and got 10K steps. Holding my own.
7/20 - 125.6 - Yesterday under maintenance calories and got 10K steps. It was a copy and paste day LOL
7/21 - 126.2 - under maintenance calories, ran 3 miles on treadmill, 12K steps total, and I am fighting hard for 23rd on my employer's "10K a Day" leaderboard ... hence all the completed days lately, I just realized I get a bonus every time I hit goal... I tend to value "hard cardio" over just "staying active" so this is kind of new. Taking walks on breaks with a friend at work, that's been nice.
7/22 - 126.6 - yesterday headachy and kindof meh, at least it was a Saturday. Did a lot of cooking. Did get 10K steps, but didn't log the end of my day.
7/23 -127.8 - WAAAY over maintenance yesterday, and didn't log, and didn't workout or get steps in and this was unplanned. Did a big canning project and felt unexpectedly wiped out afterwards.
I am going to go back and log when I get a chance, not to guilt myself, but for information. The old habit of guilting myself over food behavior is so strong, and so so counterproductive.
7/24 -126.0 - Yesterday under maintenance calories, 3 miles run and 2 walked, 17K steps. Did not sleep well at all. Normally not a workout day due to social activities, will see how it goes.
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5th Round
Round 40 - SW - 193.2 EW - 190.2
Round 41 - SW - 190.4 EW - 190
Round 42 - SW - 187.8 EW - 188.2
Round 43 - SW - 188.2 EW - 188
Round 44 - SW - 188 EW - 187.6
Round 45 - SW - 187.6 EW - 186.6
Round 46 - SW - 186.6 - EW 186.6
Start Weight Feb 2018 - 202
Goal Weight July 2019 - 140
Day/Weight/Comment
7/17 - 185.4 - Had a great eating day yesterday, keeping it up again today!
7/18 - 183.8 - Look what happens when you eat and exercise properly consistently!
7/19 - 184.4 - Had a healthy eating day yesterday, think this might be sodium intake though. I had a handful of chips with supper last night.
7/20 - 183.8 - I am feeling a bit better this round so far. It's early yet and the weekend hasn't hit, but I am determined to stay on track.
7/21 - 184.8 - Didn't get the exercise in yesterday I was hoping for. Thunderstorms, rain and hail most of the afternoon and evening.
7/22 - 184.8 - Way too many carbs yesterday, feeling it today. Did get exercise and was under calorie goal though.
7/23 - 185.0 - Very high calorie day yesterday with lots of sodium. This will drop again in a day or so.
7/24 - 185.4 - Very bad day yesterday, hungry, tired and just miserable all day.
7/25
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In for my 4th Round!
Round 44 End Weight = 165.8 (5.2 lbs lost)
Round 45 End Weight = 164.9 (0.9 lbs lost)
Round 46 End Weight = 159.6 (5.2 lbs lost)
Stats = 5'4 female, age 48
Highest Weight = 172 lbs
Initial Goal Weight = 139 lbs (last weighed this is 2013)
Ultimate Goal Weight = 129 lbs (last weighed this in 2011)
Round 47 Goal: to be in the 157's
Exercise Plan = The Betty Rocker 90 Day Challenge, run outside 3-4 times a week, get 8,000-10,000 steps/weekday
Nutrition Plan = Continue to limit gluten, dairy, sugar, diet soda, alcohol & eat non-processed foods, protein/fruit/veg at every meal, complex carbs at breakfast and post workout meal, drink plenty of water.
Day/Weight/Comment
07/17 - Weight = 159.0 (down .6 from yesterday) I'm *hopefully* solidly under 160 after 3 days of weighing under that. 1st milestone achieved! Very happy to get to this number, this is the lowest I've weighed this year, haven't been this weight since December of last year. Yesterday was super hot and humid and my day 29 exercise challenge was power yoga which was really like a hot yoga with the buckets of sweat that fell off me. Today I compete my 30 day challenge with a full body Tabata style workout. Looking forward to the next 10 days, this is the best challenge on mfp!
07/18 - Weight = 158.1 (down .9 from yesterday) I had Subway for lunch yesterday - UGH! I haven't had any type of fast food in over 30 days and wow did I feel awful after it. I limit gluten most days, because I just feel better when I do that, but add in processed gluten like Subway's bread and I was so nauseous I didn't eat anything else really the rest of the day because of how I felt, so super low calories day which isn't great. Exercise wise, the day was AWESOME!!! I completed day 30 of the 30 day challenge I was doing and it was a super intense Total Body Tabata workout: Star Jumps, Reverse Table Top Dips, Skater Twists, Supermans, Reverse Burpees, & Pike Push-Ups. I'm crazy pound of myself for completing this and the changes from it I can really see and more importantly feel, like how much stronger I am now compared to where I started. I've given myself 2 days "off" to have a little break and decide which program I am doing next, still trying to decide between another 30 day or the 90 day. I was fairly certain yesterday about going with the 30 but this morning I feel more like the 90 day program is in the lead.
07/19 - Weight = 157.8 (down .3 from yesterday) I'm tired! Did not get to bed until a little after 3 a.m. last night and up at little before 8 this morning. Sleep is so important, obviously for many reasons - but it really plays a part in hunger. I'm so hungry this morning and I do IF 16:8 so I don't eat until 10:30/11:00 a.m., which normally is no issue at all but today I'm counting down the minutes. Yes, I know I could just go ahead and eat earlier but this is my plan and I stick to it when possible and today it is possible...I'm just cranky from no sleep. I'm on the 2nd of my planned 2 day rests from exercise and I'm ready to get back at it tomorrow, might just start today if I can stay awake
07/20 - Weight = 160.7 (up 2.9 from yesterday) I'm not the slightest bit upset by this number, I know I did not gain 2.9 lbs overnight. I made a conscious, planned decision to have a dinner last night that put me over my calories for the day for the 1st time since I recommitted to my weight loss on 6/18. I didn't "cheat", these weren't "bad" foods, I wasn't "naughty", this is called life. I am focused on living a healthy life and know that part of that is moderation in everything so that this is sustainable for the long haul and sometimes that means being okay with making choices that are not part of my normal routine. As of today, my 2 exercise rest days are over and I am starting my new exercise plan today and I'm pretty excited about it. This one is a 90 day program compared to the 30 day I just finished. These are still all body weight exercises, but compared to the last program which was a new workout each day, in this one there are workouts that get repeated. I think I had such great results on the last one because my muscles got a new challenge each day but I think in this one I will be able to gauge my strength building better as I see how my ability to do certain moves changes over time. Have a great day everyone!
07/21 - Weight = 159.6 (down 1.1 from yesterday) Weight coming back down after the bump up from Thursday's dinner. I completed day 1 of 90 of my exercise challenge which was 3 sets of Body Squats, Push Ups, Stationary Lunges, Flowing Down Dog, Alternating Front Kick, Static V Sit, Fore Arm Plank and then got in a little extra calorie burn jumping at the trampoline park with my daughter and her friend. I was way too busy yesterday and my nutrition suffered from it. I left the house at 4:30 and wasn't back until after 9 so didn't get a real dinner. Was super hungry this morning so not doing IF today, nice solid breakfast in and feel much better and ready to get a great day in!
07/22 - Weight = 159.4 (down .2 from yesterday) Still working to get back down to Thursday's weight, was under calories yesterday but my sodium was a bit too high. My nutrition has not been on point this past week, so taking the time today to menu plan before shopping and then going to do a big meal prep later today for the upcoming week. Day 2 of 9 on my exercise challenge was a rest day but I'm just coming off 2 rest days so I took an active day. Went for a run in great weather, 84 degrees with a nice breeze, came back and did some much needed yoga stretches and then ended up doing a good Tabata workout later in the day. Only 4 more weigh-ins in this challenge, reaching my goal of the 157's might not be possible but I'm going to finish really strong!
07/23 - Weight = 159.2 (down .2 from yesterday) The scale is slowly inching back down. I had a great exercise day yesterday, went for a run, yoga stretches, and my day 3 of 90 challenge: Air Jump Rope, Tall Planks, Burpees, Cross Cross Squat, Crescent Kick Right, Crescent Kick Left, Jumping Jacks, Push-Ups. Nutrition wise I made good choices but did not eat enough, my calories were too low as I felt stuffed all day and not hungry. I got my meal prep in yesterday and will be focusing mainly on my nutrition this upcoming week. I feel like my exercise is under control but my nutrition not so much. I also looked back through my food diary and saw that I had alcohol 4 times last week, 2 nights only 1 glass, but still over where I want to be. So that is a focus also this week, alcohol only twice this week. I have a club meeting tomorrow evening, so I know I'll have a glass of wine there and will have to be extra diligent in the food choices I make, as everyone is bringing an appetizer. Today's goal: plan a healthy but super delicious app to take. On the super positive side...I took a selfie yesterday and didn't hate it. Since I gained weight, I have avoided pictures like the plague but I am trying to be kinder to myself during this weight loss journey and each week take a selfie to try and be okay with how I look along the way. Yesterday was the 1st day I achieved that goal, feels good!
07/24 - Weight = 159.0 (down .2 from yesterday) So Slooooow, but a loss is a loss. Yesterday was day 4 of 90 day challenge which was yoga and needed, I felt really stiff yesterday morning and now much better. Food wise, I ate according to plan and was under calories and in a good range for my macros. The blueberry protein muffins (gluten-free) that I made are delicious! My revised goal for this challenge is to be solidly in the 158's, 2 more weigh-in to go, I can do this!
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I looked at this chart of my weight loss for the past month and noticed a pattern of my weight loss bumping up for 3-4 days (for no reason) and then dropping back down, so helpful to be aware of these things and have a better understanding of how my body works. So, if that trend is accurate I should start posting real losses again for the next week or so.
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SW 06/22/2018: 106.2
Goal weight by 7/27: 103.8 # (or less )
Age: 47YO Female with Hypo.
7/24/2018: 103.6 Okay- 2 weeks in a row, last week I saw this number as well (like on wed/thur). I am SUPER happy that I've been able to make a change in myself.
<> What I have been doing is practicing. Practicing NOT eating in between meals.
<> Specifically, eating LUNCH and then nothing until my evening meal. Instead, I have been going on a walk, or popping on here, or posting on FB etc. doing some other mindless task that doesn't involve food.
This practice has been hard, but with each passing day the practice becomes easier. I remind myself that everything is hard when you start, but the more you practice , the easier it gets!
7/17/2018: 104.6 - I can always tell when it's Tuesday because my weight is more in check. somehow I build momentum up on Friday late afternoon and keep it up for 4 days and then have treats.... SO, I've admitted and defined my cycle of eating. Now I need to make an improvement.
One thing I've been doing is listening to a podcast: primal potential (dot com) and I have a sign on my desk stating "to make tomorrow easier, WHAT do I need to do TODAY?" and I am reminding myself "My minimum needs are met. I am OKAY. I just need to make it through the next 5 minutes. I can make it 5 more minutes. I'm Okay. I am Safe. I am good. I love myself enough to take care of myself."
Day/Weight/Comment
7/18 - Not weighing in today. Took caliper measurements, on point. Took waist measurement - on point. So I'm happy. Leg day this morning. Felt really good. Hoping for a couple walks. Tracked my breakfast. Goal is to hit 1200cal for the day and stop.
7/19 - 103.6 I AM going to do what it takes to stay at this number. This means most likely that I will watch my food intake UBER closely the next several days. No nibbling/eating only at meals is helping a LOT.
7/20 - Thought to ponder today. What are you choosing? If you choose to eat this food or that food, what are you choosing NOT to have? If your choice is to have a slice of pizza or some orange chicken, then I am choosing to have a side of regret, or am I? How many bites could I have of the pizza and still be in bliss but not cross the line to say "I suck!, I shouldn't have had any!" I'm pondering, I wonder where my line is. Certainly there is a line where I can just say "that was great. I'm so glad I had it". I wonder where it is? Also, I am thinking, If I would choose the pizza, then I am also choosing to NOT pursue a lower weight for tomorrow. In actuality, by having that food, I know that I am choosing to deal with other food cravings, mental bashing and with thoughts of how can I be so out of control. However, if I choose a healthier food, like an apple or something, a protein smoothie perhaps. Then I am choosing to have a clearly focused mind that doesn't dwell the whole day on food and what I should/shouldn't eat. Today is a GREAT day, or NOT...the choice is YOURS!
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7/26
7/13/2018 : 107 #sadface
07/10/2018: 104.0 - Convince myself NOT to eat!
07/06/2018: 105.0
June Notes: I had one day where I weighed in at 104.4.
Helpful thoughts:
+ When I go to bed, will I be stressing about this food?
+ CONVINCING myself that I'm happier, more joyful and feel amazing when I stick to my plan.
+ I feel thinner when I have an amazing day. I am NOT going to throw in the towel because today I have stuck to my menu SO far and, I know I can make it ALL the WAY today and have an AMAZINGLY healthy day! I am less bloated, mentally more happy and my MOOD is a TON better without the NEGATIVE energy on processed foods!9 -
Go @Allison8668 Go!!! So happy for you!!! xoxoxox
Awwww, thanks so much @denswrex for being happy for me So sweet of you to comment.
Good luck with your running - hope your return to it is seamless, speedy, and pleasurable.
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JGM10D ~|~ Round 47
Previous roundsAge: 72; Height 5’2”; FemaleDaily Goals
USW: 220lbs (Jan 2015)
LW: 153 (Oct 2016)
Round 40: 165.7lbs (last Round in which I posted)
Round 41-43: slacked off, gained weight.
Round 44: SW: 170.0; EW: 168.4
Round 45: SW: 168.4; EW: 167.2
Round 46: last recorded goal 10/07: 167.5Daily GoalsPre-vacation weight: 167.5
Food
~ Pre-log; stay under goal; balance macros/micros; Hydrate adequately
Cardio: 8500+ Steps daily
Strength:
~ 15+ mins lower body physio daily
~ 60+ minutes arms/core/abs per week
Flexibility:
~ 5 mins stretch before/after workouts
~ 60+ mins yoga/tai chi per week
Daily Mindfulness Practice/meditation
15 mins Daily Declutter session
Round 47
GW: 170
17/07: : Goals no scale
18/07: : Goals no scale, travelling
19/07: 173.6 : Goals Meh! Up 7lbs on vacation. Gotta shape up quick!
20/07: 172.2 : Goals ✅ Yesss! Did some serious exercise, weighed every morsel I ate, stayed well hydrated. Result!
21/07: 171.2 : Goals ✅ Continuing on with the HIIT!
22/07: 170.8 : Goals ✅ Definitely on a roll here! Gotta keep the momentum up.
23/07: 171.0 : Goals ✅ I've been expecting a bounce, so, I'm delighted that it's so small.
24/07: 168.8 : Goals ✅ Now, that was a surprise. I honestly was expecting a litttle more of a bounce up today. Just goes to show that you can't second guess the scale.
25/07: Goals
26/07: Goals
THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieve permanent change.
REMINDERS One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you.- Daily weight fluctuations are normal, and can be as much as 2 lbs a day for no apparent reason.
- A general downward trend is what we are looking for.
- Eating out can cause apparent weight gain because of high sodium levels, but usually goes quickly. Drinking extra water helps with this.
- The human body does not react instantly to what we do to it. Sometimes it can take several days to see results.
- Plateaus are a normal part of the process. The body is consolidating and adapting to your new way of eating/exercising.
- The closer you get to your goal weight, the more difficult it becomes to lose weight, as your body becomes more efficient at using what you feed it.
- When you exercise you build muscle, which takes up less space than fat, so use measurements as well as weight to assess your progress.
- Getting/Staying fit and healthy requires a lifestyle change for most people.
Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!
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Oh no, @tiabirdie56, that is so sad! Sending prayers!2
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mthomas0228 wrote: »The blueberry protein muffins (gluten-free) that I made are delicious!
Hi, @mthomas0228, do you have a recipe you can share? I wouldn't mind having another protein muffin recipe, though I'm not generally a huge fan of blueberries.1 -
ROUND 5 FOR ME - Female 58 yrs old 5’ 5” Midwest USA Original starting weight 235 on 1/11/18
………We are fierce and so we fight………
Goals: 1. To be an inspiration to my 22 year old Autistic son who started his weight loss journey on May 1, 2018 weighing 308.4 .
2. 3 lb loss to land at 183.0 or less
3. No Bingeing
4. No “cheat days” only “Earn days”. No “Earn Days” only “Earn Meals” which are much easier to bounce back from.
5. 10,000 steps per day. Mixed modes of exercise.
6. Lots of water, green tea daily, apple cider vinegar before carby meals.
7. Check my blood sugar daily for improvements.
My Stats:
R43 SW 193.8 EW 195.6 +1.8 lbs Gain
R44 SW 195.6 EW 192.4 - 3.2 lbs Loss
R45 SW 192.4 EW 191.4 - 1.0 lbs Loss
R46 SW 191.4 EW = 186.0 - 4.4 lbs Loss
R47 SW 186.0 EW = TBD
Day/Weight/Comment
7/17 187.6 From one dish of vanilla icecream? Yikes….. Will likely get worse tomorrow. Today is a business luncheon at the pizza buffet. My diet will be off but I will make this my “earn meal” and do good in the evening. Good luck everyone on this new challenge! My son’s weight yesterday 288.2. He was down 4 more pounds. Fantastic!
7/18 189.6 Wait a minute! I did not eat 2 whole pounds of food at the pizza buffet yesterday! But I did eat 4 small pieces and some water. Also, some sweet snacks at the late night binge. I guess I deserve this giant leap up. I walked over 12,000 steps yesterday including my brisk 1.5 mile neighborhood walk. I intermittent fasted 14:10 due to the luncheon being earlier than I usually begin eating. Lots of fluids. I did a few things right anyway. Today I will stay focused and not get derailed!
7/19 188.2 Yesterday I ate 18 net carbs. 1456 calories . Lots of healthy fats. A little low on protein. 66 oz. of water. No planned exercise but over 10,000 steps on the fitbit. Working my way back down to my starting point of 186.0 then reaching desperately for 183.0. Hope everyone has a good day!
7/20 189.2 last minute night out last night with friends. 1 large beef and bean burrito led to an all night binge. Totally out of control. Ate everything in sight and could not seem to get full or satisfied. This is how it happens if I veer off my diet, even just for a minute. This shows that I still do not have control over my eating habits when presented with foods outside of my home or other completely controlled environments. I have a lot to learn and a long way to go. Hanging my head in frustration, guilt and shame. Good points: 11,713 steps yesterday. My brisk 1.5 mile neighborhood walk.
7/21 188.4 Yesterday 13,746 steps. 13/13 (250 step hours) on fitbit. Rained all day, no neighborhood walk. 963 calories in (a bit too low) 2720 calories out. 23 net carbs . Still feeling sluggish after all the bingeing junk I ate on Thursday. Expecting thunderstorms all day today. Thanks to all for the encouraging words yesterday. The support here on MFP makes a world of difference!
7/22 187.6. Low steps yesterday at 6,275. Hit 13/13 (250 step hours) on fitbit. Thunderstorms so no walk. Ate 24 net carbs and 1454 calories including delicious homemade Keto Holista Pizza. My blood sugar before my dinner was 105 (much better than the consistent over 500 I used to get!). And this improvement is after my 4 glyburide was removed by my doctor. Only metformin now but still at a large dose, so I continue to work on this and hope any continued weight loss will help put me in remission from this type 2 diabetes. I started in January with the goal of losing 90 pounds. I have 42.2 pounds to go so I am over halfway there. Overall, yesterday was a success. 2 have 2 new goals: 1. Learn how to hold my stomach in again which would help work my muscles. With a large diabetic belly I have not been able to do this in over 10 years. Now my stomach is small enough but it hurts like exercise, so I persist until it can be second nature again. Goal 2: to be able to cross my legs again. I am almost there! Have a good day everyone!
7/23 187.0 14,495 steps. Hit 13/13 (250 step hours) on fitbit. Ate 23 net carbs, 998 calories in / 2942 calories out. Lots of extra veggies today which got me to my carbs fast. A little low on calories, fats and protein due to less meat today. Lots of physical work today (total miles 6.47) but no planned exercise after…..too tired. I still cannot reach 6 hours of sleep. Body is just done at 4 to 5.5 hours most nights. Practiced holding in my stomach and realized I was not breathing when trying. So I will continue to practice what used to be natural. I am happy that I am even able to begin attempting to relearn with my stomach now a bit smaller. Yet it is my stomach still that holds me back from being both thinner and healthier. I worked on crossing my legs a few times. I can do it without it looking like I’m sitting Indian Style and so that it looks more like a lady (like it should) but it is very pinching and uncomfortable. The legs don’t fit together well so I think it is still a bit off. So I continue to fight all my battles big and small!
7/24 186.7 Almost back to challenge starting weight (186.0) This round has been just a battle to do that! Yesterday 10,733 steps. 23 Net Carbs, 1222 Total Calories in / 2533 Calories out. Walked 4.54 total miles including a planned 1.5 neighborhood walk. Added some light weight training with 2 lb weights in the evening. I did 12/13 of the 250 fitbit step hours. Diet was good. Hit much closer on my fat and protein macros. Before meal blood glucose reading was 121. My son Johnny did a weekly weigh-in yesterday at 287.8. Total he’s lost since May 1, 2018 is 20.6 lbs. I’m so proud of him. I do keto to help control blood sugars while losing weight, my son does CICO due to his severe eating / sensory disorders. He’s doing fantastic and I’m so proud of him! ONWARD WE MARCH.
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In again. I don’t like the trend I see – going backwards! But I do like that, thanks to this challenge, I can see what’s happening. The worst thing would be to throw in the towel.
7th Round for me: Female 65, height – 5’
Round 39 (1st for me) – SW 163, loss -.2
Round 40 – on holidays, gain +1.6
Round 41 – SW 164.4, loss -2
Round 42 - SW: 162.6, loss -.6
Round 43 – SW 162, loss -.4
Round 44 – SW 161.6, loss -1.6
Round 45 – SW 160.8, gain +1
Round 46 – SW 161.8, gain +.6
Round 47 – SW 162.4, GW 160
Ultimate Goal Weight – 128
Day/Weight/Comment
7/17, Tuesday – 162.4
7/18, Wednesday – 162 No gym today, instead going to do some of the digging old beds in the yard. Really want to get them all cleaned up this summer. Still going to get some gym days in but feeling good about the yard will help the overall mood = cut the snacking urges. Persistence pays off.
7/19, Thursday – 161.6 Rushed off to a mtg. last night so finished my supper very late. Conclusion this morning: late eating=poor sleep.
7/20, Friday – 161.4 No late eating … when I felt a craving just thought, “Do I want a good sleep tonight?”
7/21, Saturday – 161.4 Gym yesterday, crazy day for interruptions but did get some things done. When mindless surfing the other day I came across an article on how to get out of a lot of debt. (Why I read it I don’t know as we have no debt.) The thing that hit home with me was, “Start with your smallest debt and get rid of it so you can feel the accomplishment and have momentum to keep going.” I going to use that for my mile long job list today. Start with the little things that are bugging me but quick to do. How does that relate to food? If I feel overwhelmed, I eat – not good.
7/22 - Forgot in my rush to get out of the house early.
7/23, Monday – 160.8 Will happily take this number! Getting stuff done on the “list of things that are bugging me” may be working – yesterday was clean out the freezer so today can stock up on some groceries and do some food prep.
7/24, Tuesday – 160.6 Crazy day yesterday – started late and was running behind all day. Did finally find some better shoes for wearing at the gym and got some basics in the freezer.
7/25
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puttyputty wrote: »spookytune wrote: »7/24: 326.8 First time back at the gym went pretty well. Went slow so I wouldn’t risk injury by doing too much too fast. Felt good afterwards. Then towards evening it hit me. My body screaming at me, “WHAT DID YOU DO?!!” 🤣😂 The soreness has eased up this morning. Just have to remember that it will get better. The more exercise I do, the better I’ll feel.
You sound like me after my "Burpee Incident," @spookytune. I walked around like I was broken for a couple of days.
@puttyputty I did the same last night! Mentally I knew I’d feel like that just getting back into it, but physically i felt like I was ran over by a dump truck lol. Just have to keep reminding myself that it does get better. And when that doesn’t work, remind myself that I want to be in better shape for my mini-vacation in October and not huff and puff with every couple of steps I take.4 -
Thank you to everyone for your concern, comments and prayers for my Granddaughters friend and her Grandmother. The initial report was that they were victims of a drunk driver, but I learned later on in the day that that wasn't necessarily true. The police are investigating. All around tragedy. The mother of the little girl not only lost her only child, but her mother as well. The mother is a teacher at the daycare my granddaughter goes to, so she probably will not return. Her mother is gone, so no consoling factor for her grief. The woman that killed them is only 22 years old. For the rest of her life, she will live with the fact that she caused two peoples deaths. I dearly love children and I'm an emotional person, so yesterday was a crying day on and off until the end. So very sad.
I don't know if my granddaughter or any of the children at the daycare knows about what happened. My DIL was telling me that the daycare director seems to not want the parents to tell their kids. She wants to tell them when they are all together at the daycare. My DIL wants to tell my granddaughter, my son wants the daycare to handle it. I side with my DIL on this matter.15 -
My first round
Round 47
Original Starting Weight: 230
Current Weight: 210.2
Goal for Round 47: 208
Ultimate Goal: 140
Day/Weight/Comment
7/17 210.6 Was disappointed. Hoping to go down had really watched what I had ate. Had a late supper because I had worked late, maybe…. Tomorrow is a new day. Need to drink water and watch what I eat.
7/18 210.4 at least in the right direction. If only I didn’t LNE last night. Urggg.
7/19 209.3 That was a great start to my day!!!!
7/20 207.8 Yes! Yes! Amazing! What a shock. No LNE last night! This could motivate me to stop eating so late and so obsessively
7/21 206.7 I don’t feel this is deserved (but I will take it) my inactivity yesterday is bound to show up some day.
7/22 206.1 Yeah!
7/23 207.2 Not surprising. Happy Monday
7/24 204.4 Ok time to go down again.
7/25
7/26
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Hi, I'm Angela.All time high:178 (01/09/2014)
All time low: 142.6 (04/27/2016)
SW: 168.2 (07/08/18)
End R46: 166.7
GW: 155
Goals this round:
net carbs under 30g, protein 100g
Day/Weight/Comment
7/17 - 165.1
7/18 - 164.6 Didn't make very good choices last night but the scale was still good to me this morning. 1616 in/ 2050 out. Net carbs 58. Protein 100g. Slept 7:40.
7/19 - 164.6 Did well yesterday. 1248 in/2039 out. Net carbs 41. Protein 85. Slept only 5:31 last night (it's going to be a long day...)
7/20 - 164.4 Good day yesterday, hunger level was never at a high level. 1361 in/2146 out. Net carbs 37, protein 109. Sleep 8 hours, hurray!
7/21 - 165.5
7/22 - 167.1
7/23 - 166.8
7/24 - 164.9 deep dish pizza sure was good on Friday, but boy did I pay for it! Back on track...
7/25
7/26
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tiabirdie56 wrote: »Thank you to everyone for your concern, comments and prayers for my Granddaughters friend and her Grandmother. The initial report was that they were victims of a drunk driver, but I learned later on in the day that that wasn't necessarily true. The police are investigating. All around tragedy. The mother of the little girl not only lost her only child, but her mother as well. The mother is a teacher at the daycare my granddaughter goes to, so she probably will not return. Her mother is gone, so no consoling factor for her grief. The woman that killed them is only 22 years old. For the rest of her life, she will live with the fact that she caused two peoples deaths. I dearly love children and I'm an emotional person, so yesterday was a crying day on and off until the end. So very sad.
I don't know if my granddaughter or any of the children at the daycare knows about what happened. My DIL was telling me that the daycare director seems to not want the parents to tell their kids. She wants to tell them when they are all together at the daycare. My DIL wants to tell my granddaughter, my son wants the daycare to handle it. I side with my DIL on this matter.
I thought about this precious child and her grandmother all day yesterday, wishing peace to their family, friends, and loved ones.6 -
puttyputty wrote: »mthomas0228 wrote: »The blueberry protein muffins (gluten-free) that I made are delicious!
Hi, @mthomas0228, do you have a recipe you can share? I wouldn't mind having another protein muffin recipe, though I'm not generally a huge fan of blueberries.
@puttyputty
2 cups almond flour
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
¾ tsp baking soda
½ tsp fine sea salt
3 eggs
⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
1 teaspoon vinegar (white or cider)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup blueberries - fresh or frozen (I used fresh, which I think taste 100% better than using frozen)
Whisk together dry ingredient. Whisk eggs, add in remaining wet ingredients & then add to dry ingredients. Stir to combine and gently add in blueberries. Bake in muffin tin with liners at 350 for 14-18 minutes, Makes 10 muffins not 12.
Nutrition (depending on specific ingredients used, but this is what mine came out to)
Calories 230, Fat 16g, Carbs 12g, Protein 13g, Sodium 251mg, Sugar 6g3
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