Maintainers Weekly Check In - February 2019
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ExistingFish wrote: »Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: It's been a wild week. You can tell because my trend went up, but my actual weight is down, lit's like my trend and actual from last week switched places.
I found out that I retain water when I ovulate as well as around my period. This is beginning to be a big part of my life, it's going to wind up being 1/3 of each month or something. Frustrating. Next month I'll focus on drinking more water and eating fewer carbs for those few days. Probably help with the bloated feeling.
I missed enough gym from being sick that I am so sore from my last workout, I'm probably carrying some extra water there too.
I also retain water like this and it's frustrating because it works out to almost half the month for me. It's made maintenance frustrating at times because I retain more water weight during maintenance during those times than I did while I was losing, so the fluctuations are pretty huge sometimes.2 -
missperfectpitch wrote: »ExistingFish wrote: »Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: It's been a wild week. You can tell because my trend went up, but my actual weight is down, lit's like my trend and actual from last week switched places.
I found out that I retain water when I ovulate as well as around my period. This is beginning to be a big part of my life, it's going to wind up being 1/3 of each month or something. Frustrating. Next month I'll focus on drinking more water and eating fewer carbs for those few days. Probably help with the bloated feeling.
I missed enough gym from being sick that I am so sore from my last workout, I'm probably carrying some extra water there too.
I also retain water like this and it's frustrating because it works out to almost half the month for me. It's made maintenance frustrating at times because I retain more water weight during maintenance during those times than I did while I was losing, so the fluctuations are pretty huge sometimes.
I know, it's like, if my weight is elevated half the month, doesn't that raise my actual weight? It kind of kills part of maintenance for me, I feel like I'm maintaining at my goal...except a good portion of the time I'm not, even if it's hormonal. Makes me feel like I should lose more weight so the average is where I want to be if that makes sense. It's frustrating, the hormones don't help.3 -
ExistingFish wrote: »missperfectpitch wrote: »ExistingFish wrote: »Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: It's been a wild week. You can tell because my trend went up, but my actual weight is down, lit's like my trend and actual from last week switched places.
I found out that I retain water when I ovulate as well as around my period. This is beginning to be a big part of my life, it's going to wind up being 1/3 of each month or something. Frustrating. Next month I'll focus on drinking more water and eating fewer carbs for those few days. Probably help with the bloated feeling.
I missed enough gym from being sick that I am so sore from my last workout, I'm probably carrying some extra water there too.
I also retain water like this and it's frustrating because it works out to almost half the month for me. It's made maintenance frustrating at times because I retain more water weight during maintenance during those times than I did while I was losing, so the fluctuations are pretty huge sometimes.
I know, it's like, if my weight is elevated half the month, doesn't that raise my actual weight? It kind of kills part of maintenance for me, I feel like I'm maintaining at my goal...except a good portion of the time I'm not, even if it's hormonal. Makes me feel like I should lose more weight so the average is where I want to be if that makes sense. It's frustrating, the hormones don't help.
Yeah, and add in some higher sodium/carbs days etc. and that doesn't help either! It can be discouraging, but the other weeks that are lower help to bring me back to the understanding that it's all fluctuations and not "real" weight gain. Still working on focusing on how I look and feel instead of the numbers so much, but it's a process.0 -
Name: missperfectpitch
Height: 5'4"
Total weight lost: About 43 pounds
Time it took to lose: 1 year and 2 months
How long in maintenance: I hit my goal weight in the beginning of January 2018, but officially started maintenance in mid-March 2018 after figuring out my calories for a couple of months.
Maintenance weight range: 108-111.5
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 109.8
Average weight recorded from January: 111
Week of...
February 2: 111.3 (trend 111)
February 9: 110.6 (trend 110.8)
February 16:
February 23:
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: Inputting everything in a day early this week, as I'll be away through Tuesday without access to scales. My weight trend is finally going back down again, with one day early in this week being in the low-mid point of my range, where I prefer to be. I'll be pretty active this weekend, but since my weight has recently been at or above the top of my maintenance range lately, my plan is to not eat back any extra exercise calories. Usually, when I'm more active than my TDEE, I'll eat about 2/3-3/4 of the extra exercise calories back. Hopefully, not doing so this weekend will help to bring my weight back to mid-range again.4 -
missperfectpitch wrote: »ExistingFish wrote: »missperfectpitch wrote: »ExistingFish wrote: »Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: It's been a wild week. You can tell because my trend went up, but my actual weight is down, lit's like my trend and actual from last week switched places.
I found out that I retain water when I ovulate as well as around my period. This is beginning to be a big part of my life, it's going to wind up being 1/3 of each month or something. Frustrating. Next month I'll focus on drinking more water and eating fewer carbs for those few days. Probably help with the bloated feeling.
I missed enough gym from being sick that I am so sore from my last workout, I'm probably carrying some extra water there too.
I also retain water like this and it's frustrating because it works out to almost half the month for me. It's made maintenance frustrating at times because I retain more water weight during maintenance during those times than I did while I was losing, so the fluctuations are pretty huge sometimes.
I know, it's like, if my weight is elevated half the month, doesn't that raise my actual weight? It kind of kills part of maintenance for me, I feel like I'm maintaining at my goal...except a good portion of the time I'm not, even if it's hormonal. Makes me feel like I should lose more weight so the average is where I want to be if that makes sense. It's frustrating, the hormones don't help.
Yeah, and add in some higher sodium/carbs days etc. and that doesn't help either! It can be discouraging, but the other weeks that are lower help to bring me back to the understanding that it's all fluctuations and not "real" weight gain. Still working on focusing on how I look and feel instead of the numbers so much, but it's a process.
To me, that isn't true. It is real weight gain. Water has weight, it's in my body, it affects how my clothes fit. It's not FAT gain, but it is weight gain. My weight goes up, clothes fit tighter, etc - there is nothing "not real" about hormonal weight gain.
I'm having a horrible day though so my outlook is more glass half empty. I just got an estimate on needed dental work and it is unattainably expensive. So I'm going to have to pick and choose which parts of my messed up teeth I can pay for and which ones I'll have to live with.8 -
Name: Ben
Age: 50
Height: 6'
Total weight lost: ~55 lbs
Time it took to lose: 9 months
How long in maintenance: Since December 2018
Maintenance weight range: 166-171
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 183
Average weight recorded for December:165.8
Average weight recorded for January: 167.3
Week of...
February 2nd: 168
February 9th: 168.1
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: It was a good week. Bumped my cardio up a little bit to give myself more of a challenge on the treadmill, and even made it outside for a run one day as the polar vortex gave way to brief spring-like temperatures. My resistance progress is more uneven, and I'm considering getting a PT for a few sessions to learn free weights and do a more structured program.
I banked up calories this week (though not entirely on purpose,) then blew them last night making and eating homemade ice cream cookie sandwiches with my daughter. It was nice to enjoy that, then get on the scale this morning and see nearly the same number as last week.
Have a great week, everyone!6 -
Name: Sofchak
Age: 36
Height: 5’3”
Total weight lost: ~25 lbs
Time it took to lose: 9 months
How long in maintenance: 2+ years
Maintenance weight range: 122-127
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 124
Average weight recorded from January: 128.5
Week of...
February 2nd: 127.0
February 9th: 127.5
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: Really in the swing of things again with the workout routine. However, my appetite is now voracious. Will need a little time to acclimate. I’m not too worried yet. Let’s see how next week goes.
In the meantime, almost done my DIY bathroom renovation/restoration. Once that’s finished, I will feel a whole lot better as I will have more time available to study for school and walk the puppies. I also want to see about trying out for a rowing team. I just need to finish this bathroom so I can make time for this other stuff! Almost there!
Pic from today - just need to finish painting, grout and caulk, then decorate:
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Name: Jan
Age:74
Height: 5'7"
Total weight lost: 47
Time it took to lose: 6 months
How long in maintenance: JUST STARTING!!
Maintenance weight range: 135-139
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): Kind of N/A since the bulk of the weight loss occurred in the last 5 months of the year.
Average weight recorded from January: 137.5
Week of ...
February 3: 134.7
February 10: 134.5
February 17:
February 24:
This will be my first month in maintenance, so I am a bit uneasy. I know how to eat in deficit mode, but not as confident as I move into maintenance. Am planning to pretty much continue doing what I have been doing and add calories back in gradually.
So far so good!6 -
Name: Pam
Age:60
Height:5'5
Total weight lost:200
Time it took to lose:Started 1/2016
How long in maintenance:Started 9/2017
Maintenance weight range:130-135
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months):
Average weight recorded from January:131.75
Week of...
February 3:131
February 10:131
February 17:
February 24:
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: Repeat from last week. Had a taste of spring this week and I was out walking more back to snow and ice the next few days. For some reason this winter I can not take the cold which makes it hard to get outside, good thing my pup needs to go out.7 -
Name: Eric
Age: 49
Height: 6’
Total weight lost: 85 pounds
Time it took to lose: 4 years
How long in maintenance: Since September 2018 (5 Months)
Maintenance weight range:155 - 165
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 180
Average weight recorded from February 2018: 211
Average weight recorded from March 2018: 202
Average weight recorded from April 2018: 195
Average weight recorded from May 2018: 184
Average weight recorded from June 2018: 180
Average weight recorded from July 2018: 172
Average weight recorded from August 2018: 165
Average weight recorded from September 2018: 160
Average weight recorded from October 2018: 159
Average weight recorded from November 2018: 159
Average weight recorded from December 2018: 159
Average weight recorded from January 2019: 154.9
Week of...
2/2/2019: 153.9 pounds
2/9/2019: 155.9
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: Weight up but still at the bottom of my declared range. I actually think the increase was that I pulled an all-night shift Friday night and recorded my weight as always Saturday morning on minimal sleep. If I see more increase in the coming weeks, I’ll adjust a little.
I tracked calories and exercised well this week. I do think I can still work on increasing my heart rate with my cardio. Staying slightly under my net each day.
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Name: Marti
Age: 68
Height: 5'3"
Total Weight lost: ~50 lbs.
Time it took to lose: 22 months
How long in maintenance: 11 months
Maintenance weight range: 103.5 - 107.5
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12months):118.5
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 105.2
Average weight recorded from January: 106.6
Week of...
February 3: 105.8
February 10: 104.9
February 17:
February 24:
Success/Struggles: It's been a good week. I'm not getting much chance to train on my bike outside because of the rain, but I've been consistent on the trainer, and the one day I did get outside I can tell that it's doing some good. I did have a bottomless pit day this week from the increased training, but my weight is staying pretty steady, and I finally feel back to normal after the holidays and being sick
Wishing everyone a successful upcoming week!9 -
Name:Elaine
Age:50
Height: 5 ‘3”
Total weight lost: [/b]30 pounds since January 2018[/b]
Time it took to lose: ten months to reach goal weight of 133 pounds
How long in maintenance: 3 months
Maintenance weight range: 128-132
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): I don’t know. I started at 159 pounds and ended at 132
Average weight recorded from January:
Week of...
February 3: 129 pounds moving average 129
February 10: 127.5 moving average 128.6
February 17:
February 24:
Successes:
Lowest weigh in to date since maintenance. Not sure how that happened but I’ll take it. Blew off yoga last Sunday but rallied and worked in a class on Monday. Stuck with salad with salmon at a restaurant lunch at a literacy convention. I could have easily splurged on something heavier. I’ve also decreased my wine consumption this week (mostly ). Challenges: Had a rough time last Sunday when I learned that my father in law broke his hip and elbow. Despite the fact that the Super Bowl party was cancelled, I still made queso and ate to the point of feeling sick!
Have a great week everyone!9 -
Name: Faebert
Age: 40
Height: 5’6
Total weight lost: about 50lbs
Time it took to lose: on and off 3 years. First 30 in 4 months and then gradually reduced goal weight
How long in maintenance: 21 months
Maintenance weight range: 115-120
Average weight recorded from 2017: 121
Average weight recorded from 2018: 114.6
Average weight recorded from January: 117.4
3 February: 119
10 February: 117.25
17 February:
24: February:
Successes/struggles: Had a good week with exercise and feeling stronger. Definitely seeing some improvement in my running, although still v much a beginner! Struggling with keeping it up at the weekend. Nice to be back in the middle of my range - will keep on keeping on!
Wish you all a great week x
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Name: Irina
Age : 47
Height : 5'7
Total Weight lost: about 80 lbs
Time it took to lose: about 10 months
How long in maintenance: 2 years, since November 2016.
Maintenance weight range 140-145 lbs
Range of weight from December/2017 143- 150.6
Range of weight from January/2018 144.2- 150.0
Range of weight from February 142.2-149.0
Range of weight from March 144.5-146.5
Range of weight from April 142.2-149.6
Range of weight from May 143.8 -150.6
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Range of weight for June 145.6-152.6 ugghhh, that was a rough month!
Range of weight for July 141.8- 147.0
Range of weight for August 141.6-146.8
Range of weight for September 141-147.2
Range of weight for October 142.6-150.2
Range of weight for November 142.6-149.6
Range of weight for December 141.2-150
Range of weight for January/2019 144.2-151.8
Week of...
February 3: 145.6 scale, 147.3 trend
February 10: 145.8 scale, 146.3 trend
February 17:
February 24:
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: well, seeing it all in black and white could be a bit discouraging, although i think i had a good week. My trend is clearly on the downslope, which is great. Went back to having my breakfast instead of skipping it as i was feeling hungry and low energy without it. Trying to limit the night time snacks a bit. Have been really trying to get 7 hours of sleep at night and get somewhere around 6.30-7 hours most nights according to my fitbit, so that's a big plus for me. Have a great week, everyone!9 -
Name: Stephen
Age: 59
Height: 6'2"
Total weight lost: 65 lbs.
How long in maintenance: 2 years
Maintenance weight range: 180-185
Average weight recorded from January: 199.5
Week of...
February 3: 197.7
February 10: 198.3
February 17:
February 24:8 -
Just want to give a shout-out to everyone here who shares their weekly progress. I've been following this thread, and previous months, since discovering it. It's a source of inspiration for me. Now, within 4 lbs. of my initial goal weight, I'm approaching the front door of entering this "prestigious" group. However, once my initial goal weight has been achieved, I'm going to wait some more to make sure it wasn't a morning weigh-in fluke. One person here gave me a good suggestion that I may follow. Thanks again, what you share is priceless motivation for me.10
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Name: It's ME!
Age: About a year older than I was last year. (middle aged)
Height: Just short of 5' 7"
HEAVIEST weight: 175.4 in early 2013.
Total Weight lost: 30 pounds
Time it took to lose: ~6 months
How long in maintenance: Since July 2018 -- but with some fluctuation outside of goal range.
Maintenance weight range: 142 - 148 (and not sure that's the right answer)
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12 months): 163.8
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 150.7
Average weight recorded from January: 148.4
Average weight Week of...
January 29 - February 4: 146.5
February 5 - 11: 146.9
February 12 - 18:
February 19 - 25:
February 26 - March 4:
Success of the week: My scale dropped back within my maintenance range after the first two days of the week. My trending weight has stayed in my maintenance range for well over two weeks.
Struggle of the week: I can't even call it a struggle, because it's such a tiny consideration, but I was disappointed when my scale told me I was outside of my maintenance range even just for one day, and then I had a salty couple days and started bouncing back up after closing in on the final FINAL goal weight.9 -
Name: Cory
Age: 29
Height: 5'5
Total weight lost: 105
Time it took to lose: 1 year 8 months
How long in maintenance: 1 1/2 months
Maintenance weight range: 158-165
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): Still in weight loss mode during 2018. averaged 178lbs
Average weight recorded from January: 162.5
Week of...
February 3: 160
February 10:
February 17:
February 24:
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week:
*Managed to keep up the same activity level as when i was actively losing
*Struggle to eat extra calories mentally. I find myself still wanting to see the scale go down even though I don't want to lose any more weight.
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Name: w8goal4life
Age: 68
Height: 5'6"
Total weight lost: 30-35 lbs since 2011
Time it took to lose: 6 months
How long in maintenance: 7 years (less a couple of months during lapse between caloriecount.com and MFP)
Maintenance weight range: 115-120 pounds
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 114
Week of...
February 3: 114
February 10: 114
February 17:
February 24:
Successes/Struggles: Getting in my daily exercise and holding steady. That is always a win. When it's below freezing, I tend to "hike" around the world with YouTube hiking videos. I often do low-impact aerobic exercises with the videos as I don't have a treadmill/elliptical for equipment...but walking/jogging in place also works just fine. Today, I "hiked" some of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. I prefer to be walking outside when temps are at least above freezing. Have a great week everyone!9 -
Name: Kathryn
Age: 50
Height: 5'3.5"
Total Weight lost: ~80 lbs
Time it took to lose: 2 years 3 months
How long in maintenance: I called maintenance in July 2016, but I continued to slowly lose until December of 2017. I have been in maintenance since December 2017
Maintenance weight range: 118 - 122 lbs
Average weight recorded from 2018: 118.8
Average weight recorded from December: 116.9
Average weight recorded from January: 115.9
Average weight recorded from February:
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Week of...
February 3: 116.4 scale/ 116.0 trend
February 10: 116.0 scale/ 115.8 trend
February 17:
February 24:
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: Things are about the same, so I guess that is a success.7 -
Name: Amy
Age: 40
Height: 5'11
Total weight lost: 67 lbs
Time it took to lose: 1 year
How long in maintenance: 1 1/2 months
Maintenance weight range: 170-176
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): Was in weight loss mode then.
Average weight recorded from January: 172.5
Week of...
February 3: 174
February 10:173
February 17:
February 24:
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: Water retention affecting the scale. We usually eat at home, but went to Applebee's Sat after an all day robotics meet for one of the kids. It was LOADED with sodium, even the "healthy stuff." Highlight/Success: I earned my "blue belt" at my Taekwondo test on Friday night. I have about 16 months to go to get my black belt. The master instructor recognized me in front of all the students for my weight loss success and how I incorporated Taekwondo training to help me lose weight! Have a great week, everyone!14 -
Name: Harper
Age: 40
Height: 5'1
Total Weight lost: 50
Time it took to lose: one year, four months
How long in maintenance: about 19 months
Maintenance weight range: 117-122
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12months): 121.7
Average weight recorded for January: 119.8
Week of. . .
February 3: 121.8
February 10: 122.8
February 17:
February 24:
Success / Struggles: So happy to be feeling better now -- hope it lasts! Been sick most of 2019 so far! Slight gain, but no surprise there. Now that I can get moving a bit more, I am hoping to get in at least two short workouts this week.9 -
Name: Jim
Age:71
Height:5’8”
Total Weight lost:197.8 (SW 376.2)
Time it took to lose: 5 years,
From 1/17/13 to 3/29/18.
How long in maintenance: Since 3/29/18.
*Maintenance range:179-184
Average weight recorded in 2018 180.
Average weight recorded 2019:
January 178.6
Weigh In
7 Feb. 176.2 (-1.6)
14 Feb 177.2 (+1)
Success/struggles of the week
Success: Celebrated 50 wedding anniversary with dinner out and movie with popcorn. Gained only 1# and well below GW.
Struggles; Need to get back to a well balanced meal plan. Need to eat more veggies and fiber.
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Happy anniversary @Jimb376mfp! 50 years is quite an accomplishment!3
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Happy 50th to you and your wife Jim
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Name: Brenda
Age: 49
Height: 5'1"
Starting Weight...194
Goal Weight.........130
How long in maintenance: 1 Year 8 month's
Maintenance Weight Range: 125-135
Average weight recorded for Month of:
January........(2018)...127...(2019)...129
February.....................126
March.........................125
April............................123
May.............................124
June...........................125
July.............................126
August........................125
September..................126
October.......................128
November...................129
December...................129
Week Of..
Feb 1st.....130
Feb 8th.....130
Feb 15th...13111 -
Name: Existing Fish
Age: 30
Height: 5'0" (153cm)
Total weight lost: 36.5lbs (16.6kg)
Time it took to lose: 6 months
How long in maintenance: 5 months
Maintenance weight range: 117-123lbs
Average weight recorded from past 5 months: 121.7
Average weight recorded from September: 122.6
Average weight recorded from October: 120.4
Average weight recorded from November: 120.8
Average weight recorded from December: -
Average weight recorded from January: 123.1
Week of...
February 1: 123.0 (t:121.9)
February 8: 121.0 (t:122.5)
February 15: 119.3 (t:121.6)
February 22:
February 28:
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: Hormonal weight fluctuations are finally calming down. Have been tracking again (without perfect compliance) focusing on hitting my protein goal. Midweek I decided to start actually tracking and try to stick to the bottom of my maintenance range, and not flirting with the top.
Starting the last phase of my current lifting program this week, already have my next program lined up, and I am pretty sure what I want to do after that (next one is only 12 weeks! I've been on a 9-10 month one). Fun times.10 -
@Jimb376mfp, congratulations on your golden anniversary and thanks for witnessing the sacrament of marriage until death do you part. I'm ten behind you about to celebrate 41 years of marriage. I've got time on the couch to prove it.5
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Wonderful accomplishment. Congratulations to you and your wife 🎉 . My dear husband and I are at 46 years and counting.Jimb376mfp wrote: »Success: Celebrated 50 wedding anniversary with dinner out and movie with popcorn.
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