JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~ ROUND 96
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HoopsGuy72 wrote: »
1) planning better when I'm having "cheat" days (parties, eating out with family and friends, et cetera)
One thing that I've found helpful is to change my mindset. Life happens, and even with a weight loss goal we can't (and shouldn't) deprive ourselves of parties, eating out, and family events that trend to revolve around food. I started avoiding the word "cheat" and opting for "treat." Funny how that one little word changes your perceptions and behaviors. You are on the right track in learning how to plan for them. Enjoy yourself!
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Thanks Jackie! I am in! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:6 -
Female, 5ft. 5 in.
Age 66
NE PA
My 1st Round!!
I’m so happy to have found this challenge! I think it’s just what I need.
Goals
1 - Track my calories daily
2 - Bike or treadmill 5x week
3.- Lose any amount of weight
R96 SW 214.1
Day/Weight/Comment
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43, Female, 5'7
Highest weight ever: 260
Original SW: 184.5 (8/21)
Ultimate GW: 155
R87 EW: 183 (8/30) -1.5 pounds
R88 EW: 182 (9/9) -1.0 pound
R89 Ew: 176 (9/19) -6 pounds
R90 Ew: 185 (9/29) +9 pounds
R91 Ew: 178 (10/9) -7 pounds
R92 EW: 173.5 (10/19) -4.5 pounds
R93 Ew: 172.5 (10/29) -1 pound
R94 EW: 170.5 (11/8) -1.5 pounds
R95 EW: 169 (11/18) -1.5
Goal for R96 167
Day/Weight/Comment
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Ready for my round 33
OSW 88KG
RSW 59.45 kg (-28.55kg) or {- 62.9lbs}
Goal... Less than I started
11/19 59.95kg.not worried as I usually start the week like this and my body was totally empty after my tummy issues! 😳
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Hi, I’m Karen and I’m 53.
OSW-187 Sept. 2018
Gym weight lifting class 2 x week
Walk +/- 7 miles 3 x week
Drink plenty of water, alcohol on weekends only.
11/18-172 Got my big walk in today and was within my calories.
Good luck everyone!!! 😊8 -
Round 96
Age - 51
Height 167 cm
SW: 75.8 kg (167.1 lbs) - Round 93 - 20.10.2019
Goal for Round 96: 71.5 kg (157.6 lbs)
Day/Weight/Comment
1/19 - 72.8 kg (160.5 lbs); %BF 24.6; %BM 39.5. I added body fat and body muscle percentage and check them again at the end of the round. 7 km run in the morning
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RESULT OF ROUND 96: minus 0.0 kg (-0.0 lbs.)
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Start weight this round: 205.4
Goal this round : 204.6Round 95 (R18): SW 205.6 EW 205.4 (-0.2lb)
Round 94 (R17): SW 206.2 EW 205.6 (-0.6lb)
Round 93 (R16): SW 206.2 EW 206.2 (----)
Round 92 (R15): SW 208.8 EW 206.2 (-2.6lb)
Round 83 (R14): SW 201.2 EW 201.2 (STS)
Round 82 (R13): SW 200.2 EW 201.2 (+1.0lb)
Round 81 (R12): SW 201.0 EW 200.2 (-0.8lb)
Round 80 (R11): SW 198.8 EW 201 (+2.2lb)
Round 79 (R10): SW 200.2 EW 198.8 (-1.4lb)
Round 78 (R9): SW 199.2 EW 200.2 (+1.0lb)
Round 77 (R8): SW 200.6 EW 199.2 (-1.4lb)
Round 76 (R7): SW 201.8 EW 200.6 (-1.2lb)
Round 75 (R6): SW 202.6 EW 201.8 (-0.8lb)
Round 74 (R5): SW 205.0 EW 202.6 (-2.2lb)
Round 73 (R4): SW 204.7 EW 205.0 (+0.3lb)
Round 72 (R3): SW 206.8 EW 204.7 (-2.1lb)
Round 71 (R2): SW 208.2 EW 206.8 (-1.4lb)
Round 70 (R1): SW 211.4 EW 208.2 (-3.2lb) [/Spolier]
Day/Weight/Comment
11/19 - 205.2 Steps ✔️ Water ✔️
11/20 - Steps Water
11/21. - Steps Water
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31, Female, 5'3"
Highest weight ever: 217
Original SW: 203.0 (7-31-2019)
Ultimate GW: 180.0
R85 EW: 200.8 (-2.2).. AW 201.6
R86 EW: 201.6 (+.8) .. AW 201.0
R87 EW: 197.8 (-3.8) .. AW 199.0
R88 EW: 196.8 (-1.0) .. AW 197.7
R89 EW: 196.6 (-.2)/ 29.1% .. AW 197.3 ABF 29.06%
R90 EW: 195.8 (-.8) 28.8% (-.3%) AW 197.6 ABF 29.09%
R91 EW: 195.0 (-.8) / 28.7% (-.2%) AW 195.8 ABF 28.85%
R92 EW: 195.2 (+.2) / 28.7% (+/- 0%) AW 195.7 ABF 28.77%
R93 EW: 195.8 (+.6) / 28.8% (+.1%) AW 195.9 ABF 28.74%
R94 EW: 195.0 (-.8) / 28.6% (-.2%)
R95 EW: 193.2 (-1.8) / 28.3% (-.3%)
R96 Goals: hold myself and my people around me accountable. Starting the next journey in my life finally coming to terms with it and ready to do as much and as best as i can.
Although I will be out of the country for most this round and won’t have access to weighing in, I want to stay on routine and do it till I leave and start as soon as I get home
Day/Weight/Comment
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Stephie, 48, 167 cm, Brussels:
R96 (15) – SW 154.4 / EW xxx.x
A little at a time, I've never lost weight in a fast way so I have to stick it out Thank goodness this group is here to help !
OSW 172.0 lbs
RSW 154.4 lbs
RGW 154.0 lbs
EGW 145.0 bls
Past Rounds:Total loss so far 17.6 lbs
Pre-MFP /Challenge loss 5.5lbs
R82 (1) - SW 166.5 / EW 163.9 (-2.6 lbs)
R83 (2) - SW 163.9 / EW 163.6 (-0.3 lbs)
R84 (3) - SW 163.6 / EW 161.0 (-2.6 lbs)
R85 (4) - SW 161.0 / EW 160.0 (-1.6 lbs)
R86 (5) – SW 160.0 / EW 162.2 (+2.2 lbs)
R87 (6) – SW 162.2 / EW 158.8 (-3.4 lbs)
R88 (7) – SW 158.8 / EW 158.8 (- 0.0 lbs)
R89 (8) – SW 158.8 / EW 159.6 (+0.8 lbs)
R90 (9) – SW 159.6 / EW 157.6 (-2.0 lbs)
R91 (10) – SW 157.6 / EW 156.8 (-0.8 lbs)
R92 (11) – SW 156.8 / EW 154.8 (-2.0 lbs)
R93 (12) – SW 154.8 / EW 154.6 (-0.2lbs)
R94 (13) – SW 154.6 / EW 154.4 (-0.2 lbs)
R95 (14) – SW 154.4 / EW 154.4 (0.0 lbs)
Goals
1 - Track my calories daily
2 - Run (or gym) 5x week
3 - Water 1.5l
4.- Stay on current weight or less
Date – Weight in of the morning– Summary of the previous day:
11/19 152.8 (-1.6)1194 cal, 4310 steps, very surprised by this drop but who am I to complain I did feel like doing a happy dance this morning when I saw the scales as it's the first time in 10 years that I've seen 152.x which is under 70kg!! 😉 On a different subject,I’m painting my living room at home, which isn’t the best of ideas in winter, but it’s keeping me active and stopping me from snacking in the evenings! Today I’m going to the gym at lunch time and painting the 2nd layer on the ceiling this evening. Food is generally on track and I've downloaded an app to remind me to drink more water.
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I'm 39 years old, from UK and 5'11
Pre challenge loss 24.00lbs
R21 SW 274.50 EW 268.00 (-6.50)
R22 SW 268.00 EW 267.50 (-0.50)
R23 SW 267.50 EW 264.75 (-2.75)
R24 SW 264.50 EW 264.75 (+0.25)
R25 SW 264.75 EW 268.50 (+4.00)
R26 SW 269.25 EW 268.50 (-0.75)
R27 SW 269.25 EW 262.50 (-7.25)
R28 SW 262.50 EW 255.75 (-6.75)
R29 SW 255.75 EW 254.50 (-0.75)
R30 SW 254.50 EW 249.50 (-5.00)
R31 SW 249.50 EW 247.50 (-2.00)
R32 SW 247.50 EW 252.25 (+4.75)
R33 SW 252.75 EW 242.75 (-9.50)
R34 SW 242.75 EW 236.25 (-6.50)
R35 SW 236.25 EW 235.75 (-0.50)
R36 SW 235.75 EW 233.50 (-2.25)
R37 SW 233.50 EW 230.00 (-3.50)
R38 SW 230.00 EW 228.50 (-1.50)
R39 SW 228.50 EW 229.50 (+1.00)
R40 SW 229.50 EW 223.50 (-6.00)
R41 SW 223.50 EW 229.50 (+6.00)
R42 SW 229.50 EW 231.75 (+2.25)
R43 SW 231.75 EW 223.50 (-8.25)
R44 SW 223.50 EW 223.50 (-0.00)
R45 SW 223.50 EW 219.50 (-4.00)
R46 SW 219.50 EW 217.50 (-2.00)
R47 SW 217.50 EW 215.25 (-2.25)
R48 SW 215.25 EW 215.50 (+0.25)
R49 SW 215.50 EW 211.75 (-3.75)
R50 SW 211.75 EW 209.50 (-2.25)
R51 SW 209.50 EW 207.75 (-1.75)
R52 SW 201.75 ..... HOLIDAYS .....
R53 .......... HOLIDAYS …………….
R54 … HOLIDAYS... EW 217.50
R55 SW 217.50 EW 222.50 (+5.00)
R56 SW 222.50 EW 220.50 (-2.00)
R57 SW 220.50 EW 213.50 (-7.00)
R58 SW 213.50 EW 213.25 (-0.25)
R59 SW 213.25 EW 207.50 (-4.25)
R60 SW 207.50 EW 204.75 (-2.75)
R61 SW 204.75 EW 209.50 (+4.75)
R62 SW 209.50 EW 207.25 (-2.25)
R63 SW 207.25 EW 218.75 (+11.50)
R64 SW 218.75 EW 209.25 (-9.50)
R65 SW 209.25 EW 206.75 (-2.50)
R66 SW 206.75 EW 209.50 (+2.75)
R67 SW 209.50 EW 205.50 (-4.00)
R68 SW 205.50 EW 202.25 (-2.25)
R69 SW 202.25 EW 208.50 (+6.25)
R70 SW 208.50 EW 200.50 (-8.00)
R71 SW 200.50 EW 195.50 (-5.00)
R72 SW 195.50 EW 194.50 (-1.00)
R73 SW 194.50 EW 188.75 (-7.25)
R74 SW 188.75 EW 191.50 (+2.75)
R75 SW 191.50 EW 185.50 (-6.00)
R76 SW 185.50 EW 181.75 (-3.75)
R77 SW 181.75 EW 186.00 (+4.25)
R78 SW 186.00 EW 178.50 (-7.50)
R79 SW 178.50 EW 173.25 (-4.75)
R80 SW 173.75 EW 173.50 (-0.25)
R81 SW 173.50 EW 171.75 (-1.75)
R82 SW 171.75 EW 175.25 (+3.50)
R83 SW 175.25 EW 174.75 (-0.50)
R84 SW 174.75 EW 172.50 (-2.25)
R85 SW 172.50 EW 172.50 (+/-0)
R86 SW 172.50 EW 170.25 (-2.25)
R87 SW 170.25 EW 174.25 (+4.00)
R88 SW 174.25 EW 172.50 (-1.75)
R89 SW 172.50 EW 176.75 (+4.25)
R90 SW 176.75 ………... HOLIDAYS
R91 HOLIDAYS EW 187.25 (+10.5) ooops Florida break and then my bday on the return
R92 SW 187.25 EW 182.25 (-5.00lbs)
R93 SW 182.25 EW 179.00 (-2.25lbs)
R94 SW 179.00 EW 176.50 (-2.50lbs)
R95 SW 176.50 EW 179.50 (+3.00lbs)
TOTAL LOSS (Start of round) = 118lbs
11/18 - 179.50
11/19 - 179.50
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JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~|~ Round 96 (round 28 for me ) I'm in for another round, can't believe how many I've cpmpleted already! I need to continue losing my cheeky pre-Brexit weeks holiday gain. Christmas and the celebration season is looming and I'd like to get down to 131 before then; must really dig in!
Female age 61 5' 4”
Achieved goal weigh of 125lb in summer 2016 by losing 66lb and have gradually gained between 7 and 11 since then; I don't want to gain any more, but would like to get back to my goal weight – I'm working at it – it's a permanent way of life !
Goal ain to get back to good habits: be mindful of what I eat & drink and keep walking.End of round 69 134.2 lbs
End of round 70 133.6
End of round 71 132.4
End of round 72 133.2
End of round 73 132.8
End of round 74 132
End of round 75 131.4
End of round 76 130.2
End of round 77 132.4
End of round 78 134.4
End of round 79 132
End of round 80 133.6
End of round 81 133.8
End of round 82 132.4
End of round 83 133.4
End of round 84 133
Ended of round 85 131.6
End of round 86 133.0
End of round 87 134.8
End of round 88 132.8 (2 pounds lost)
End of round 89 138.2 (+5.4 pounds gained)
End of round 90 135 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 91 132.8 (2.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 92 133 (0.2 pound up from end of last round)
End of round 93 135.6 (2.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 94 135.8 (0.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 95 134.4 (1.4 pounds down)
11/18 134.4 – yep drop maintained despite out for Sunday lunch with my siblings, made good choices and volunteered to drive so didn't drink. 5.1 miles walked yesterday. Round loss 1.4 pounds – success!!
Day/Weight/Comment
11/19 134.4 – 11.9 miles walked yesterday, all macros in green.
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?�゚マᄐ?�゚マᄐ?�゚マᄐ This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE. ?�゚マᄐ?�゚マᄐ11 -
Has anyone got ideas on how to deal with the upcoming holidays and extra food ???
My "Christmas Season" starts in end November already and will run till mid-January (between family, office and friends.... ) In one way I want to enjoy myself but then I'll feel discouraged if I put weight on (it'll be hard not to over next month).
I'm hoping to add more exercise to my days to try and compensate... Do you have any other recommendations?3 -
Round 96
As 2019 winds down my goal wt for Jan 1st is 262 which would give me a loss for the year of 15 lbs. I think that will put me in a good spot heading in to 2020. I will be 55 in a couple of weeks and it would be awesome to hit my goal wt this year and finally have a handle on this weight thing. A pound a week in 2020 will put me there. Good luck everyone and have a great round.
SW 268.9
RD 96 Goal WT: 267.0
11/19 268.9 Day one and I plan to up the exercise b/c my eating has been pretty good lately.
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SW- 242
42yrs old 5’4”
Goal 121- half of my former self
Ultimate Goal- Maintain 130-135
Goal for this round is to get my average down by any number. I’m working on building lean muscle while blasting fat, so my scale isn’t moving much right now. But one of these days it’s gonna do a dive.
Averages
R94- 150.6
R95- 150.8
11/19- 151.8 I ate at the very top of my calorie limit yesterday and it shows. But I also had a heavy strength day. My focus remains on muscle tone.9 -
Highest weight ever: 212
Lowest weight last fall after MFP: 145
My “Heck no, I’m not going back there” weight on 11/18/19: 165.6. So I’m back!
Goal for R96: less than where I am right now, but more importantly, to begin to re-establish some healthy habits.
Long term goal: I want to get back to under 150 which is in the Normal BMI range for men and then STAY there.
Day/Weight/Comment
11/19 164.2. IF: 16/8. Steps: 12,631 I know the things that work for me. I have had trouble the last 9 months DOING them. Here’s to a turn around!
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OSW: 208
LGW: 145
RND#84: 205.5
RND#85: 200.5
RND#86: 198.8
RND#87: DNW
RND#88: 194.9
RND#89: 191.0
RND#90: 190.2
RND#91: 182.2
RND#92: 180.2
RND#93: 177.9
RND#94: 175.4
RND#95: 173.0
RND#94SW: 173.0lbs
RND#94GW: 170.0lbs
Goal: Improve Sleep - duration of 7hrs and score above 80; decrease BF; increase MM.
Day/Weight/Comment
11/19 177.2lbs! Holy hell - this has GOT to be from eating out 4 days in a row, even if I am trying to make good choices. I'm sure I've had more sodium in the last week than in the prior month. Also, very little sleep these last days: 4h13m/58. This is not a great start to the new round, but better than ending it like this!
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thank you @GrandmaJackie !3
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Female, 5ft. 6 in.
Age 55
NE Ohio
OSW: 186 (March 2018)
Maintenance: 140-145 (December 2018)
My 57th Round!
This round I have two parties on the weekend. I’ll be happy if I can maintain my weight this round.End R40: 171 (-3)SW R96: 143.5
End R41: 170.5 (-.5)
End R42: 168 (-2.5)
End R43: 165 (-3)
End R44: 163.5 (-1.5)
End R45: 163 (-.5)
End R46: 160 (-3)
End R47: 158.5 (-1.5)
End R48: 159 (+.5)
End R49: 157.5 (-1.5)
End R50: 154.5 (-3)
End R51: 154 (-.5)
End R52: 153 (-1)
End R53: 152.5 (-.5)
End R54: 151 (-1.5)
End R55: 149.5 (-1.5)
End R56: 146.5 (-3)
End R57: 146.5 (0)
End R58: 146.5 (0)
End R59: 144 (-2.5)
End R60: 144 (0)
End R61: 145 (+1)
End R62: 144 (-1)
End R63: 147.5 (+3.5)
End R64: 145 (-2.5)
End R65: 145.5 (+.5)
End R66: 144 (-1.5)
End R67: 142.5 (-1.5)
End R68: 143 (+.5)
End R69: 144.5 (+1.5)
End R70: 142 (-2.5)
End R71: 141.5 (-.5)
End R72: 140 (-1.5)
End R73: 141 (+1)
End R74: 143 (+2)
End R75: 142 (-1)
End R76: 144.5 (+2.5)
End R77: 144 (-.5)
End R78: 143.5 (-.5)
End R79: 143.5 (0)
End R80: 140 (-3.5)
End R81: 143.5 (+3.5)
End R82: 142 (-1.5)
End R83: 143.5 (+1.5)
End R84: 142.5 (-1)
End R85: 142 (-.5)
End R86: 142 (0)
End R87: 140.5 (-1.5)
End R88: 141.5 (+1)
End R89: 141.5 (0)
End R90: 145 (+3.5) Quit smoking
End R91: 145 (0)
End R92: 143.5 (-1.5)
End R93: 146 (+2.5)
End R94: 144.5 (-1.5)
End R95: 143.5 (-1)
Day/Weight/Comment
11/19 – 144 – It seems that Tuesdays are my weekend bump days now. Last week I jumped to 145.5 on Tuesday, so it looks like I’m on a downward trend.
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28, 5'5"
OSW: 164.2
GW: 140 (will adjust if needed once I reach this)
Previous Rounds:R69 EW: 158.1
R70 EW: 156.5
R71 EW: 156.3
R72 EW: 156.3
R73 EW: 155.2
R74 EW: 155.4
R75 EW: 156.1
R76 EW: 155.6
R77 EW: DNW
R78 EW: DNW
R79 EW: DNW
R80 EW: 153.2
R81 EW: 154.3
R82 EW: 154.1
R83 EW: DNW
R84 EW: 156.5
R85 EW: Did Not Participate (DNP)
R86 EW: DNP
R87 EW: DNP
R88 EW: DNP
R89 EW: 156.7
R90 EW: DNW
R91 EW: 160.1
R92 EW: Sick - DNW
R93 EW: 159.3
R94 EW: 156.1
R95 EW: DNW
Last weight
11/14 - 155.0
Day, Weight, Comment
11/19 - 154.5 - Well, long story short, I got inspired by BF moving that I decided to purge my own house (the kids and I can help him purge and pack. If I move, I'm on my own). That turned into "I just made this mess, now I have to sort it" which turned into "oh my! its past my bedtime and I haven't eaten dinner or showered!" So I only had one meal yesterday and that was a piece of lasagna. Oops. Today isn't much better since I didn't cook to bring anything so I'm eating the last can of soup I have as backup at work. More purging tonight which is keeping me active and it feels really nice. Plus, trash goes out today so I can finally clear the pile by the door (trash can was full). Hopefully I don't donate too much more stuff or I won't be able to take it all in one trip! One room down (minus the things that I'm selling) and just one more big bin to sort and room 2 is down. All that's left after that is living room, kitchen, and bedroom!
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HW: 112 kg
SW: 110 kg
GW R96: 109 kg
GW 2019: 100 kg
Day/Weight/Comment
11/19 - 110 kg // I gained weight during round 95 but I built some great habits, like exercise, drinking water, and tracking what I eat. I also stopped adding milk to my coffee because milk just started tasting really sweet. Black coffee with no sugar is also super sweet BTW. Getting used to the taste. I'm trying to cut added sugar. I do use dairy but I'm trying to use it sparingly.
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matratazola wrote: »Has anyone got ideas on how to deal with the upcoming holidays and extra food ???
My "Christmas Season" starts in end November already and will run till mid-January (between family, office and friends.... ) In one way I want to enjoy myself but then I'll feel discouraged if I put weight on (it'll be hard not to over next month).
I'm hoping to add more exercise to my days to try and compensate... Do you have any other recommendations?
For the office, I stay away from the kitchen. I also convince myself that someone has sneezed all over the baked goods...that helps me stay away from them 😄6 -
UGW-155
R96- SW: 185..4
Goal for this round is to get back to tracking and get back on track with my eating.
11/19: 185.4. Need to get back on track once and for all. Tried a few times this year but still at the same weight as last January.
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R95 SW 134.2
R96 SW 134
UGW 131
Goals: stay away from sugar. Stay close to the green zone. Appreciate any loss.
11/19 134: neighbor brought freshly baked bread after dinner. So I ate some and don't regret it. But I did go up to maintenance and ate back all my exercise calories for the day. Today I better not.9 -
matratazola wrote: »Has anyone got ideas on how to deal with the upcoming holidays and extra food ???
It's a tough time of year for sure. Start thinking it out.
1. What's your weightloss goal between now and January? Do you want to keep losing, or hold steady and take some of the pressure off? Are you ok with a gain? How much?
2. What are your weaknesses? Carbs? Sugar? High calorie drinks? Alcohol?
3. Are you cooking? You can lighten up a lot of the standard fare. Even if it's just for a potluck - take a healthy dish or lighten up an old fave.
4. What kind of events? Meals? Buffets/Pot Lucks? Appetizer & sweet laden parties? You'll need a strategy for each one.
5. What's the frequency? Weekly? Everyday at the office? Just a handful?
6. Are you attending these events with someone else who is trying to lose weight or eat healthy? Can you buddy up, or follow their lead in what they're eating and drinking?
How you answer those will help you form a plan of attack.
Some generic ideas ...- Drink up! Plenty of water! It helps keep you feeling full and helps flush your system - especially sodium. Keep a bottle nearby at every event. Festive it up with a sprig of mint and a couple of cranberries.
- Portion control. Study up. Know how to estimate portions for your go to items this season. Moderate, don't deprive
- Fill your plate 1/2 to 2/3 full of healthy, lighter portions.
- Eat something healthy before you go so that you aren't starved on arrival.
- At parties & gatherings, park yourself as far away from the food as possible. Make it an effort to nibble mindlessly.
- Focus on the people and the season rather than the food
- Get your exercise in
- Eat on plan when you aren't celebrating
- Plan ahead. Go with light eating before and after these events.
- Keep healthy choices on hand at home.
- Enjoy yourself and treasure the moments with friends and family
You can do this!
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@matratazola
"For the office, I stay away from the kitchen. I also convince myself that someone has sneezed all over the baked goods...that helps me stay away from them 😄" (fit502014)
In addition, if I want to enjoy, I just take "testers" of the things I really really want. One little bite here and there adds up, yes, but I find that if I truly sit down and savor that one bite, it was worth it and I don't have to eat a typical serving to get the same satisfaction. I also limit myself to the number of "testers" I get to try. I have to think long and hard about which thing I want which helps me also think about the feelings it gives me (bloat, heaviness, lethargy are some things I experience when I'm not careful with my eating). I'll admit, I fail at this A LOT but I know, even if I fail, I'm aware of it and that's the first step for me.
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Back for Round 96
Female / Age 62 / 5'2"
OW: 158.5 (12/30/18)
UG: 135.0 (for now, healthy weight for me)
Intro:Let me introduce myself. I struggled with my weight as a teen, topping out at nearly 200. I dropped it after high school and got to a healthy weight. Every major life changed has brought weight back on - having kids, pre-menopause, menopause, family tragedy, post menopause. I've knocked it back down each time, and have been surprised that each time required a different strategy, and resulted in a different type of lifestyle change to maintain. Each time as been much harder and slower. At this point, it's moving off at a snail's pace.
Motivation. I have a hyatial hernia. It does not bother me as long as I keep the weight at 150 or below. Every female on my mother's side has had arthritic knees, and I'm starting to feel twinges. They have also sustained falls and broken bones. My husband had a major health scare a coupe of years ago. The idea of being put out of commission by a preventable injury or illness scares the bejimminies out of me.
Goals. The goals at this stage are to drop weight to a healthy range, realign my eating style to a lifestyle that will keep me healthy into my golden years, and strengthen the muscles that support my knees, ankles, and shoulders, along with my core, to prevent injury.
Dropping weight post menopausal has been so difficult, I need this to be the last time. 10-15 pounds used to be easy to drop, so that was always my warning bell to focus. Not so much now. Looks like a 3-5 pound fluctuation will be it.
A healthy weight for me is 135-140. I've always looked anorexic at 120. We'll see how things are at 135, and go from there.
Round StatsR95: SW 146.3 GW 146.0 EW 145.3 Results -1.0
Strategy: Up the hydrating foods. Fruit with breakfast. Salad/veggies as bulk of lunch. Healthy dinner. Limit/eliminate processed carbs and sugars. Zero calorie intake after 8pm. Strength exercises 3 days on/1 day rest. Regular movement through day to compensate for desk job.
R96 Challenges: I'm hosting Thanksgiving for the first time in several years. Son is truly invested in "tradition" - meaning high sugar, high carbs. I'm going to have to plan a menu that balances that with healthy. And, I'm going to have to balance "treat" with discipline for myself.
R96 SW: 145.3 (11/18 This is a whoosh, I'm expecting a small spike.)
R96 GW: 144.0 (Should be doable even with the spike.)
11/19 (T) 144.7 Ok. I'm in shock. No bounce? I've been on plan, so maybe I've busted through? It's been a full week since I tweaked the plan to add fruit to breakfast and a handful of spinach at lunch. And it's been a good exercise week. Only one spike - and that was a sodium bloat. So maybe ...
11/20 (W)
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11/28 (T) 🦃
R96 End Results
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Height: 5'8"
OSW- 283.5
SGW - 250
UGW: OneDerLand
Round 94: SW 283.5 EW 281.0 - loss of 2.5lbs.
Round 95: SW 281.3 EW 284.8 - gain of 3.5lbs
Round 96:SW 284.8
Goals: Lose 5lbs
Start Intermittent Fasting - 20:4
Workout 5x per week - more intense workouts(was calling it in
Meatless every other day
11/19 - 284.8 - This 10 day weigh in really keeps me aware of what I need to do to be successful.
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I'm in.
First round for me.
UGW - around 140 pounds
R96 Goal - To get back to eating healthy food and being more active. Hopefully lose a few pounds.
11/19 - 213
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Female, 43, 5’5”
OSW 153.6
UGW 135
R85 150.4
R86 150.2
R87 146.8
R88 148.9
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R96 restart 149.6
Life got busy and I stopped taking care of myself. Time to recommit to building healthy habits:
1. log food
2. stay under calorie budget
3. Exercise
4. 10000 steps
5. Weigh myself
I’m not looking for a big loss, just a healthier version of myself. This group helped me with that in the summer! Loved the positivity and support!
Day/Weight/Comment
11/19 149.6
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