Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 102
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69 years old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
We used to walk 5 miles a day. A pinched nerve and back surgery side-lined me for about a year. Then I had back surgery. Now I'm waiting to get my hip fixed. Hip Doc said surgery in April. Ugh! I can't do any walking or biking...both kill me. I see my personal trainer three times a week. She is taking it very slow and easy with me.
I have March 10th as my hip surgery date...much better than April!
Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 139.0
UGW: 132.2
01/16 - 139.8 at 5:30 a.m. ... maybe...
01/17 - 140.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...ha! no 130's for me this round.
Day/Weight/Comment
01/18 - 140.2 at 9:00 a.m.
01/19 - 140.2 at 7:00 a.m.
01/20 - 140.4 at 8:00 a.m.
01/21 - 142.0 at 5:30 a.m.
01/22 - 141.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...fallen off the wagon...no reason or excuse.
01/23 - 142.2 at 5:30 a.m.
01/24 -
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Chris11 -
Hi. My name is Trina.
I have decided that I have finished my big old holiday back slide. I'm feeling just about ready to get back on track. First thing is to get back to logging everything. Second is to start eating right again! Glad to have you all at my back on this journey!
Female, 5' 4 1/2 " age 54
OSW 199 (June 15 2018)
R54 Pre-challenge start weight 177R54 SW 177 EW 175 (-2.0)R96 SW 131.5 EW 132 (+0.5) First round of chemo and dining with visiting inlaws....
R55 SW 175 EW 171 (-4.0)
R56 SW 171 EW 170.5 (-0.5)
R57 SW 170.5 EW 169.5 (-1.0)
R58 SW 169.5 EW 166.5 (-3.0)
R59 SW 166.5 EW 164 (-2.5)
R60 SW 164 EW 159.5 (-4.5)
R61 SW 159.5 EW 159.5 (-0.0)
R62 SW 159.5 EW 154 (-5.5)
R63 SW 154 EW 155 (+1.0)
R64 SW 155 EW 155 (-0.0)
R65 SW 155 EW 155 (-0.0)
R66 SW 155 EW 151 (-4.0)
R67 SW 151 EW 150 (-1.0)
R68 SW 150 EW 146 (-4.0) Appendicitis!
R69 SW 146 EW 145.5 (-0.5) Didn't really participate for this round
R70 SW 145.5 EW 145 (-0.5)
R71 SW 145 EW 143 (-2.0)
R72 SW 143 EW 140.5 (-2.5) Out of town for the round hiking in the Utah National parks!
R73 SW 140.5 EW 138 (-2.5)
R74 SW 138 EW ????? Oops. Fell off the train a bit here and didn't log everything. Back for Round 79!
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R79 SW 142 EW 137.5 (-4.5 or .5 from last tracked round)
R80 SW 137.5 EW 136 (-1.5)
R81 SW 136 EW 134 (-2.0)
R82 SW 134 EW 132 (-2.0)
R83 SW 132 EW 130.5 (-1.5)
R84 SW 130.5 EW 133 (+2.5)
R85 SW 133 EW 129.5 (-3.5 so I lost the 2.5 gain at the end of last round + 1 pound!)
R86 SW 129.5 EW 134 (Looks bad...but it's just temporary blip!)
R87 skipped--Traveling
R88 skipped--Didn't log R87 or R88. Happy to have lost my blip and not see a gain!!
R89 SW 130 EW 132.5 (+2.5)
R90 SW 132.5 EW 133.5 (+1.0) Double mastectomy on day #4...weighing with drains.
R91 SW 133.5 EW 131.5 (-2.0) Recovering from surgery...drains removed by day 10.
R92 SW 131.5 EW 129.5 (-2.0) Weighed...but didn't participate R90-R92.
R93 SW 129.5 EW 129.5 (+0.0) Ok with this...goal is stay below 130!
R94 SW 129.5 EW 130.5 (+1.0) Had a bunch of days under 130...
R95 SW 130.5 EW 131.5 (+1.0)
R97 SW 132 EW 134 (+2.0)
Break....family/holidays/etc (+3.0)
R101 SW 137 EW 140.5 (+3.5)
R102 SW 140.5 EW ?????
MINI GOALS
1/31 149 -- (149 first time on 1/30...but bouncing) Goal Met 2/3!
2/28 145 -- Healthy BMI...I believe. But some of the calculators say 140 or 143 Goal Met 3/4!
3/15 141.5 0.5 lbs below my weight watchers lifetime member weight, pretty much haven't weighed this, since I achieved lifetime status 11 years ago!
3/31 141 Goal Met 4/1!
4/30 137 Goal Met 6/12!
5/31 135 Goal met 6/23!
6/30 133 Goal met 7/4!
7/31 131 -- Goal met 8/3!
8/31 129 -- saw this a couple of times!
And setting new date for goal!
4/30/2020 128 -- Final goal weight (Maintain <=130 ... 126-130)
Goals--
Get back to logging food daily!
Carbs < 100-
Steps/day > 13000
Post mastectomy arm stretches for 10 minutes 3/7 days each week.
Walk/exercise for a minimum of 60 minutes 2/7 days each week and a minimum of 30 minutes for an additional 3/7 days each week (and invite friends to walk at least twice a week!)
Drink 12 glasses of water at least 5/7 days each week.
CW 140.5
RGW <137 (Hoping to drop Christmas & steroid bloat, so not as aggressive as it may look!)
Day/Weight/Comment:
RSW 140.5
1/18: 141.5 Hoping this is just going to set me up for a good loss this round. Starting the eat right plan again!
1/19: 140.5 Easing back to better eating. It rained all day yesterday, so I couldn't walk. Did about an hour on the elliptical instead....I prefer walking!
1/20: 139.5 Fast walk through the neighborhood hills yesterday and today. Haven't eaten quite as well today, since my husband and son were both on vacation.
1/21: 140.5 Good walk yesterday....but a bit high on calories and food. Hoping to be lower tomorrow, but since I'm taking steroids today, I won't hold my breath. Tomorrow is last round of chemo!!! Yay!
1/22: 138.5
1/23: 138 Read posts yesterday, but didn't get a chance to check in. I finished the last round of chemo yesterday, so in about 12 days chemo and it's symptoms should be behind me! It hasn't been awful, but it hasn't been a cake walk either (although it has involved a bit too much cake!) I met with the radiologist yesterday, and got the go-ahead to start radiation in 12 days, which means I can be done before my son's spring break. I guess I should be thankful that he is a practical kid who really wants to tour colleges and not go to the beach, since the beach immediately following radiation isn't probably the best idea. But, I think on our own, my husband and I would still vote beach!
1/24: 138 Ate pretty well yesterday, carbs in control--which actually made it easier for me!
1/25:
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1/27:
R102 SW 140.5 EW ?????13 -
Day/Weight/Comment
01/18 187.6 42.4 % BF
01/19 189.8 43.2% BF
01/20 190.0 43% BF Well wrong direction but it's that TOTM so hopefully will be seeing a whoosh here in the next couple of days. This is week 2 back at the gym after a long december off and I need to remember that it usually takes my body 3 weeks to acclimate to that.
01/21 189.8 42.7% BF 1654 calories total yesterday. At least the scale was under 190. Drinking a lot of water and tea today, staying below 1500 cals with plenty of vegetables.
01/22 189.6 42.4 % BF 1678 calories total. went a bit above my plan bc I decided to have some wine and chocolate after dinner. Woke up this morning with a fever and chills so I skipped the gym and taking it easy all day. Hopefully tomorrow will turn the corner with that! I wanted chicken noodle, but didn't have the correct supplies so made vegetable beef soup instead.
01/23 189.4 43% BF scale still stuck and I'm still sick! Body feels better but sneezing and coughing, lame. Final calorie count yesterday 1496. Drinking extra tea and water today. Aiming for < 1500 today as well.
01/24 189.2 41.3% BF total calories 1600... Basically a repeat of yesterday but a little better on the cold front anyway. I left room in my calories to have some wine tonight. That should help my cold, right? lol
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Current weight: 244
10 day goal: 241
Day/Weight/Comment
01/18: 244.
01/19: 244. Stayed below maintenance calories and walked for 1 hour.
01/20: 244. Below maintenance calories. 1 hour walk and 40 minute workout.
01/21: 243.5. Well below maintenance. 1 hour walk and 40 minute workout. For the first time in a couple years, I feel motivated to stick to a diet.
01/22: 243. 700 cals below maintenance. 45 minute workout.
01/23: 243.
01/24: 242. Walked for 2 hours.
01/25
01/26
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RSW: 188.4
RGW: 186.0
Second round participating! I lost 2.4lbs-3.2lbs un the first round. Let’s see if I can lose another 2!
01/18: 188.4 dieting was hard today but I did everything possible to stay under calories and I did! Also worked out for 1.5 hours this morning.
01/19 188.4 no change is good. I was way over sodium yesterday. Family dinner tonight but I kept portions small. I suspect I’ll stay the same tomorrow.
01/20 190.4 discouraged about weight going up but I managed to stay under calories and sodium today despite working out of office. I brought my own foods and didn't eat out.
01/21 189.4 ok, moving back down. Stayed under calories today. I am trying to remind myself that I could’ve not gained fat when I’ve been on a consistent deficit.
01/22 188.4 I was really hungry today but I kept practicing mindfulness and allowing myself to “sit with the discomfort” until dinner time instead of responding to it quickly by shoving a unplanned pizza. I’m incredibly proud of myself. Also, even tho I’m on a deficit I was able to maintain strength. Squatting 245x4!
01/23 187.4 gym in the morning, food poisoning in the evening
01/24 187.6 I don’t think my weight is accurate since I was sick last night but it is what it is. Spent today recouping
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Round 102
Please join us! Starting on 01/18 JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS, we will begin Round 102
Anyone can join us at anytime during the round.
Join us! If we stay mindful we can do this, you can do this.
Welcome back past members, welcome new members, let's keep each other accountable for another 10 days!
Here is what you do: Post your daily weight and add little comments along the way of how your day went. Post everyday to let us know how you're doing! Copy and paste the days in your response--tell us how much you lost and other non scale victories (NSV) you'd like to share.
FOR NEWBIES - I find it easiest to copy the dates to a document or note in my device and edit it each morning. Then copy and paste to the message board. MFP will return you to the spot on the board where you left off on your previous visit which is nice to know if you like to scan all of the posts.
SW: 157.3
GW: 155
Day/Weight/Comment
01/18 157.3 ~ {Steps 20,456} ~ 👍👍👍 {After spending 3 days at my daughters, my weight is up unfortunately!
01/19 157.8 ~ {Steps 27,494} ~ No worries with the spike, late dinner!
01/20 155.3 ~ {Steps 25,184 } 👍👍👍
01/21 154.6 ~ {Steps 11,533}👍👍
01/22 154.3 ~ {Steps 17,973 👍
01/23 153.6 ~ {Steps 9,753} 👍
01/24 153.3 ~ {Steps 8,639} 👍
01/25
01/26
01/27
👍🏼👍🏼 This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE. 👍🏼👍🏼
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Happy to have a go at this again! Last round I set a goal of 57.9 which I achieved today, one day late. These ten days goal is 57.5 kg realistically, 57 kg if I am being ambitious!
Day/Weight/Comment
01/18 - 57.9 kg
01/19 - 58.2 kg
01/20 - 58.4 kg (I was out of control with my eating this past weekend. I am determined to be good henceforth).
01/21 - 58.2 kg
01/22 - 57.7 kg (yay! Good healthy diet plus a killer exercise does help)
01/23 - 57.9 kg (surprised with the rise so must be temporary)
01/24 - 57.7 kg ( ate a lot of wholesome food and worked out. I am sick since yesterday and couldn’t workout if I limit my calories. But was still at maintenance eating range).
01/25 - 57.2 kg (sick and no appetite so we will see about how permanent this loss is)
01/26
01/2713 -
Started MFP 01/01/2020 - 209.5
Round 101 -208.4 -> 207.2 (-1.2)
Round 102 Starting Weight 1/17: 207.2
1/18 DNW (travel)
1/19 DNW (travel)
1/20 DNW (travel)
1/21 206.2 -- Whew! My losses have been so slow compared to previous weight loss attempts I was wondering if my maintenance calories had fallen to a really low level. Nice to see this method (track, exercise, journal) will produce results
1/22 205.8 -- happy to see another loss! Need to be careful with calories today, though, as I’ve skipped my morning exercise due to a massive blister. ☹️
1/23 205.2 — whoohoo! It’s like my body finally said “oh, she’s serious about this, guess it’s time to finally get going”. 😁. I won’t expect a loss everyday, but nice to have momentum for these past 3!
1/24 205.0 — TOM and my body is dropping weight, I’m happy. Thought my body composition scale was really confused by my TOM, but actually it was just my account finally accepted I am a female and so it changed all the calculations. My body fat went up 10 percentage points!! But the ranges look more realistic now so I guess all is good.
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1/27
Goal for Round 102 - to continue to track, exercise, and journal. Hoping for another pound (get to 205) by end of the challenge
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Round 102 (24 for me)
Wrapping up my break this weekend and moving ahead into a new semester. As much as I’ve enjoyed the time off, I’m excited to meet my students and take on a new set of experiences and challenges.
I’ve been playing around with my calorie allowance lately, starting to transition to a smaller deficit and slower rate of weight loss. I’ll continue to make adjustments as I add to my exercise routine this spring. The key for me is to make small changes that fit my lifestyle and are sustainable long term.
60 Female 5’6”
Starting weight: 212.8 (2/28/19)
Maintenance goal: 145-150R75 (1) – SW: 202.8 – EW: 198.8 (-4.0)R102 (24) – SW: 172.6 – EW: ???
R76 (2) – SW: 198.8 – EW: 199.4 (+0.6)
R77 (3) – SW: 199.4 – EW: 196.6 (-2.8)
R78 (4) – SW: 196.6 – EW: 195.4 (-1.2 for 7 days)
R79 – Skipped - vacation
R80 – Skipped - vacation
R81 (5) – SW: 197.0 – EW: 192.8 (- 4.2 post-vacation or -2.6 since before vacation)
R82 (6) – SW: 192.8 – EW: 190.4 (-2.4)
R83 (7) – SW: 190.4 – EW: 189.2 (-1.2)
R84 (8) – SW: 189.2 – EW: 187.8 (-1.4)
R85 (9) – SW: 187.8 – EW: 185.4 (-2.4)
R86 (10) – SW 185.4 – EW: 187.0 (+1.6 for 7 days – vacation)
R87 – Skipped – vacation
R88 – Skipped – vacation and mini diet break
R89 (11) – SW: 186.6 – EW: 186.4 (-0.2)
R90 (12) – SW: 186.4 – EW: 183.4 (-3.0)
R91 (13) – SW: 183.4 – EW: 181.2 (-2.2)
R92 (14) – SW: 181.2 – EW: 182.4 (+1.2)
R93 (15) – SW: 182.4 – EW: 180.2 (-2.2)
R94 (16) – SW: 180.2 – EW: 178.6 (-1.6)
R95 (17) – SW 178.6 – EW: 177.4 (-1.2)
R96 (18) – SW: 177.4 – EW: 175.6 (-1.8)
R97 (19) – SW: 175.6 – EW: 175.8 (+0.2)
R98 (20) – SW: 175.8 – EW: 175.6 (-0.2)
R99 (21) – SW: 175.6 – EW: 174.8 (-0.8)
R100 (22) – SW: 174.8 – EW: 172.0 (-2.8)
R101 (23) – SW: 172.0 – EW: 172.6 (+0.6)
Daily goals for this round:
1) Stay hydrated.
2) Log carefully and maintain a calorie deficit.
3) Walk or exercise 30+ minutes.
4) Cross something off my "to do" list
Day/Weight/Comment
01/18 – 172.0 – Good to start with a drop, even though it’s only back to where I started the last round. Lazy Saturday, but I got a lot of reading done before watching a movie with my husband. Wine and chocolate put me a bit over on calories.
01/19 – 172.6 – Too many calories. Didn’t bother to log, but I did manage to squeeze in a walk with my grandson.
01/20 – 173.2 – Post-weekend bounce and early weigh-in. Last day of my winter break. Grandkids had off from school, so we spent a couple of hours at the rec center and then baked chocolate chip cookies. Had two still warm from the oven, and then sent the rest home with the boys. Still stayed under my calorie limit, and I have lots of healthy meals planned for the rest of the week.
01/21 – 172.2 – Headed back down, but maybe not steadily. I’d planned to cook, but my meeting ran late and I wound up getting takeout again. Still well under my calorie limit, but pretty salty, so we’ll see what the scale says tomorrow. Met with the trainer today for my fitness assessment and workout plan.
01/22 – 173.0 – Well, that what pastrami, cole slaw, and a pickle will do, but I’m getting tired of riding this roller coaster. Under my calorie limit and macros all in the green today. Short indoor walk and got a few chores done.
01/23 – 173.4 – Sigh… Feeling stuck and a little discouraged, but determined to stick with the plan.
01/24 – 173.0 – Grandkids had the day off from school so my daughter and I took them to a museum this afternoon. I was up early, so I managed to get a few things done around the house before I left. Fast food lunch and dinner with my sister’s family tonight. Logged it all and came in just under maintenance calories.
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Since I had a couple questions/well wishes over it, I will summarize:
Interview Monday with C1, received offer Tuesday. Not feeling confident about the company and not sure I want to accept a job, even if it's just temporary to get me moved while I continue searching. I don't like the idea of accepting just to leave and burning bridges like that. Answer due Monday.
Interview Tuesday with C2. Got a call Wednesday to schedule an in person interview. They are paying for me to fly down, stay in a hotel, get transportation to/from the hotel, and fly me back. I can't imagine a company putting that much money out therefor someone they're not truly interested in and I REALLY love the idea of this job. Interview #2 is the 3rd.
Interview today with C3. It went super well, I was extremely excited until I spoke with HR at the end. He told me what typical pay is. I'd start about $20k less a year than where I am now and it would take me about 2-2.5 years to reach my current salary. But HR believed I'd have an offer extended shortly based on what he heard this far. Concerning as their benefits are amazing, the company seems amazing and it's something that no other company really does, I just can't take that kind of pay cut, especially given that if I stay where I am, in 2 years time I'll probably be making $3-7k more a year if historical raises are a good predictor.
Web-based video interview with C4 on Monday (27th). I'm quite interested in this company as well (C2 and C4 are the two I would love to get offers from most) but this will be my first interview so it'll be when I get to learn more in depth (can only get so much from a job posting!) But based on research on the company, the benefits and salary are very competitive. And it's in the industry I originally wanted to go into (aero). C2 is in utilities, which I'm in now and love so I'm okay with either one, though C4 would broaden future opportunities as it is a larger industry in Texas and it broadens my general knowledge/experience should I chose to move on later in life.
I asked my recruiter about C1 and the offer letter/benefits package for clarification of some things and maybe to buy some time. Not that I think I will get any time as my interview is 4pm and my deadline to accept/decline is end of business Monday. I don't think I will accept, anyway, based on the subpar benefits and the fact that it's only $5k more than I make now. If I weren't pending a raise in a month, it might look more inviting, despite benefits, but I don't want to take a loss, either. I didn't know my worth in the job hunt before but I do now! Plus I know there are other opportunities that don't make me feel so nervous about my future (like C2 and C4) as far as the track record of layoffs and uncertain job position go (it seems C1 restructures a lot and people are moved around against their wishes and there are a lot of layoffs every time the oil market drops). As much as I want to be inTexas asap, I don't want to set myself up for failure or unhappiness. Or leave an amazing job for something not worthwhile to me. Plus the drive to C1 is almost 2 hours if I don't time it right to avoid traffic, even then it's 1.5 hours. Granted, C2 and C4 would also be about an hour and a half and possibly longer for C2 if I have to travel to the plants rather than main office. But that is worth it to me because I love these two companies from what I know so far. C1 is not worth it, really. Again, only debating so I can move, not for a long term career which sounds completely selfish and unreasonable. 2 more days to decide.
Thanks for cheering me on, everyone! You have no idea how much it helps to have others invested, even just a bit, in this journey with me. And to have a place to lay out all my thoughts and concerns without worry or judgement so I may best decide. This is the only place I know I can!15 -
41, Female, 5'10" (1.78cm)
Starting Weight: 146.7 kg (Jan 2020)
OSW-146.7
RSW-145.8
RGW- 142
UGW-85
Day/Weight/Comment
01/18 / 145.8 / VLCD Day 1
01/19 / 144.3 / VLCD Day 2
01/20/ 143.3 / VLCD Day 3
01/21/ 143.2 / VLCD Day 4
01/22/ 142.9 / VLCD Day 5
01/23/ 142.4 / VLCD Day 6
01/24/ 141.9 / VLCD Day 7
01/25/ 141.9 / VLCD Day 8
01/26
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@CamandJarvis - It sounds like you've really been putting a lot of thought into this process, and I believe you'll make a solid choice. Still, I know how stressful a job search can be. Be kind to yourself and practice some self care. You'll be on a Texas beach before you know it!8
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50, Female, 5'11" (1.82cm)
Starting Weight: 96 kg (may 2018)
Lowest weight: 78.5 kg (june 2019)
Current weight: 85.5 kg
Ultimate Goal: 79kg
10-day Goal: 84.9 kg
#100: SW 86.6 kg, EW 87.3 kg (-1.3 kg)
#101: SW 87.3 kg, EW 85.5 kg (-1.8 kg)
#102: SW 85.5 kg, EW
Day/Weight/Comment
18 jan: 84.9 kg; Probably not very realistic.... slept in, so late weigh-in. Came home very, very tired after work yesterday, so no workout done. Had more water intake during the day, had some extra steps, but not happy with the total amount and above all, I ate above my calorie goal. But, today is a new day
19 jan: 84.9 kg; maybe it is a bit realistic... worked around the house yesterday, cleaned, run some errons and relaxed. Love the weekends.
20 jan: 85.1 kg; back to normal weig-in time.
21 jan: 85.6 kg; no words....
22 jan: 85.9 kg: 😱 teambuilding, 5 course Italian meal cooking togheter with pesto, ravioli, lots of cheese, tiramisu, cookies and so on. Was fun, but way tooooo much kcal!
23 jan: 85.5 kg; normal day, normal eating, back on track
24 jan: 86.0 kg; busy day at work, didn't drink enough, ate too much chocolate and other sweet stuff out of boringness en being tired in the evening.....
25 jan: 85.5 kg; better, much better
26 jan:
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37yo, 173cm/5'8" female in Amsterdam
Start weight: 74kg
Goal weight: 70kg
My body is my ally
R101 EW: 72.9kg
Day/Weight/Comment
01/18 72.6kg - 8km, no yoga, 16.5hrs fast
Forgot to post. Had friends over for dinner&game night and ended up eating very late.
01/19 73.1kg - 4km run, YWA day 14, 11.5hrs fast
Gain explained by late night shenanigans: But it was a good end to the week: Ran 20km, walked/ran 75k steps and did 5 days of YWA
01/20 73.1kg - rest day, 16hrs fast, YWA day 15
Also good end to the week: average weight is down, only 0.1kg, but down is down
01/21 73.2kg - 45mins run, no yoga, 16hrs fast
Ugh,not what I was expecting. But went for a great run this morning, so my body may not weigh what I would like it to, but it did me proud.
01/22 73.3kg - YWA day 16, 12.5hr fast 🙄
Ok, time to face the facts. I've been stress eating during the day and 'rewarding' myself in the eve. But I'll face the facts from tomorrow. Today was a bad day, tomorrow will be a new one.
01/23 73.3kg - speed run (6km total), 15hrs fast, no yoga
The weight is just reflecting my behaviour. Couldn't fast longer due to work schedule (and didn't plan for that last night). I will be better with that and check my schedule for the next day before I decide what time I stop eating in the evening.
Hooray: Had a great run this morning, got my anger, anxiety and stress out of the system - for today at least
01/24 73.6kg - YWA day 17, 17hrs fast, no run
Ugh again. In the words of my friend who just started keto: "why am I not thin yet?" 😋
Oh instant gratification would be nice, but I know that won't happen with weight. I know the weight reflects my behaviour and unfortunately, that has been less than perfect. I wish I could blame someone else for this.
01/25 DNW - probably no exercise
01/26
01/278 -
Female, 5ft. 6 in.
Age 56
NE Ohio
OSW: 186 (March 2018)
Maintenance: 140-145 (December 2018)
My 63rd Round!
I will try again to drop back down to the mid range of my maintenance weight. I'm an accountant and tax season starts this round, so that means catered lunches on working Saturdays and clients bringing in goodies. I managed to maintain last tax season, but I was already in maintenance. Thank goodness for this challenge to keep me accountable.End R40: 171 (-3)
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) Christmas and New Year’s
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)
End R96: 144.5 (+1)
End R97: 146.5 (+2) Thanksgiving aftermath
End R98: 145.5, BF33.2%, MM 63% (-1)
End R99: 147.5 (+2) Christmas
End R100: 147 (-.5) New Year
End R101: 147 (0)
SW: 147
Day/Weight/Comment
01/18 - 145.5 - There is the drop I was looking for the past few days.
01/19 - 144.5
01/20 - 145 - I hope I can keep my weight around here the next few days.
01/21 - 145 - OK, I've been sticking to 1200 calories and my little work-outs and it seems to be working.
01/22 - 145 - After the last few rounds, I'm happy staying at this weight to the end of this round.
01/23 - 145 - One week ago I had been stuck at 147 and hopped on the scale and hit 147.5, so I was actually very happy to see this number today.
01/24 - 145 - 5 days in a row at the same weight may be a record for me, but I'm OK with this. Since I've kept to my weight loss calories all week, I'm hoping for a "whoosh" over the next few days. I need to remember to drink all the water today.
01/25 - 145 - I drank all the water yesterday, then I ate all the salt last night. The past couple days I decided to try a really easy beginner plank challenge, because I saw someone on here mention it. I had never tried it before and wow, that 15 seconds was an eye-opener for me. I think I'm hooked.
01/26
01/27
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Heaviest: 265 on MFP (300 in RL)
Round 100 - SW: 228.8; EW: 223.7 (loss 5.1)
Round 101 – SW: 223.7; EW: 221.4 (loss 2.3)
Round 102 – SW: 221.4; EW:
Current weight: 221.4
UG: 175
10-day Goal: 219
Day/Weight/Comment
1/18: 220.9 Oh, happy day! This challenge is really helping me keep my focus on healthy choices all day. Not always successful, but way more tuned in than before the challenge.
1/19: DNW Just taking a rest day away from the scale. Be back tomorrow!
1/20: 222.7
1/21: 222.4
1/22: 221.5 Almost back to where I was when starting this round. Why do I sabotage myself when I see real progress and the goal within sight? Focusing on making that 10-day goal number. Eyes on the prize!
1/23: 221.4 Inching along. Can I make my goal?? Oh, please!!
1/24: 222.2
1/25: 222.1 Very disappointed with this. I went off the rails last Saturday morning when I ate out with a friend and did a painting class, but that was it and got back on track by the afternoon. This week I've had an awful time with arthritis pain so maybe the inflammation is storing fluid. Who knows? Still at it exercising every day even though I want to just be under a blanket on the couch. I've been on a heating pad for my back almost every day. Rough week. Hoping for a turn around soon.
1/26:
1/27:11 -
Current weight: 203.0
Goal weight: 140
January goal: 198
10 day goal: Lose 3lbs and keep under sodium macro.
Day/Weight/Comment
01/18: 202.0 Weight is off to a good start this round, but my sodium intake was still too high yesterday.
01/19: 201.2 Yes! And I kept under my sodium macro, too!
01/20 200.0
01/21: 200.8 I felt sick all day yesterday because of pms, so I gave into my carb cravings. Honestly, I expected my weight to be much worse. Not that I’m unhappy!
01/22: 201.8 I was very good all day...until my sister and her boyfriend made a surprise visit with CiCi’s pizza and brownies (my favorite poison!). It was worth the price!
01/23: 199.5 Hello there, one hundreds! I have missed you!! Sugar intake was a little high yesterday, but my sodium intake was right on point.
01/24: 199.6 As long as I stay in the one hundreds, I am happy! I have been craving chocolate because of my oncoming period, so my sugar intake is still high.
01/25: 197.6 I got a couple of different readings each time I stepped on the scale today; this is the one that seemed more reasonable (all of them were lower). It looks like I need to get a new scale. I have a doctor’s appointment in the next couple of days, too, to discuss my weight, so I will get a more accurate reading there. At least it wasn’t showing me any readings in the 200s!
01/26
01/2710 -
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#96: 175.2
RND#97: 172.2
RND#98: 170.8
RND#99: 170.8
RND#100: 167.2
RND#101: 164.6
RND#102SW: 164.6lbs
RND#102GW: 162.8lbs
Goal: Improve Sleep - duration of 7hrs and score above 80; decrease BF; increase MM.
Day/Weight/Comment
1/18 165.2lbs, 35.8%bf; 7h50m/89 - finally went to get some antibiotics for this bronchitis! Not worried about the gain - had a lot of beer and a LOT of sodium Thursday night. Drank a bunker of water. Still trending in the right direction.
1/19 164.2lbs, 35.5%bf; 7h55m - all that water did its job. 😊 Had a good day, got some stuff done and watched an AMAZING hockey game. 🦅🏒
1/20 164.6lbs, 35.6%bf; 8h13m/89 - needed that sleep!
1/21 164.4lbs, 35.6%bf; 7h10m/80 - good workout, long day at work, good night once I got home. All in all, a good day.
1/22 163.4lbs, 35.3%bf; 6h36m/79 - won't be shocked if I jump up a bit and slowly come back down.... that seems to be my pattern. Still... I don't hate this.
1/23 163.4lbs, 35.3%bf; 5h32m/71 - worst sleep in a while... have been feeling down this week. Need the weekend to reset, but it will be a busy one.
1/24 163.0lbs, 35.2%bf; 8h2m/90 - caught up a little on sleep, but still feel sluggish and a little blue. Big day with lots of people-ing on for today.
1/25
1/26
1/27
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My reason why: scuba diving
R102 goal: Go to bed by 10pm
how: eat using Dr. Ludwig’s “slow carb” method , except count calories as well as using hunger cues. The total food will be 75 grams of each protein, fat and slow carb. I will eat the same breakfast and lunch everyday. and eat Marty’s dinner. I’ll make soups for lunch 300 calories, This will cut down on the amount of time I have to figure and improve accuracy. This week I’ll make a cod jambalaya. I’ll make eight servings, We’ll eat it for two days, then I will freeze the rest. On days that I exercise a lot, I’ll fill in with greek yogurt, fruit, hummus, or avocado. My strength training needs to be taken up a notch. Next week isn’t too busy, so I should be able to get to the gym/exercise six days. Green zone cardio: three days Strength: legs three days, Strength: arms and core three days Minimum: walk 30 minutes or similar every day.
r100 184->184
r101 184->184
r102 184->182
10-day challenge round 102
Starting Weight: 203
Current Weight: 184
Current Goal: BMI<30 or 164
10-day Goal: 182
1/18 184 I bought my new scale and am feeling very optimistic since the old scale varied by three pounds on any given day. I plan to eat on plan and go to gym for cardio and arm strength Started daily planks.
1/19 184.0 New Scale! Is it reasonable to expect my weight to decrease by 0.1 pound per day. I stayed up too late and ended up eating the equivalent of a small meal. I’m going to add a “bed at 10” to my goal.
1/20 182.0 I don’t know how I got here but I will take it.
1/21 185.0 I don’t know what is going on, but I’ll get a handle on this.
1/22 183.9 Back into my routine with a new scale. Back to my eating routine: breakfast-coffee&fruit (210cal). lunch-homemade soup, dinner-homemade chili, snack if needed-fruit&dairy
1/23 184.3 I’m happy to see the pounds to the tenth. I hope this extra information will help me.
1/24 184.5 The good news is that my new scale shows I lost 2 pounds of fat. This may not be anything to anyone else, but to me any little positive sign is welcome.
1/25 183.2 This is a welcome number. I ate under calories and walked three miles.
1/26
1/27
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Starting Weight: 173.9
Goal Weight: 170.2
Ultimate Goal Weight: 150
Round 101- SW: 176.4 EW: 173.9; -2.5
Day/Weight/Comment
01/18 - 172.2 My whole house was sick.
01/19 - 171.7 Awesome! I haven't seen 171 in awhile.
01/20 - 173.3 Oh, guess it was just from the stomach bug.
01/21 - 172.8 Went to the gym.
01/22 - 173.3 Went to the gym again and I really didn't want to. Felt very accomplished after!
01/23 - 172.8 I got some much needed extra rest today.
01/24 - 172.2 Tried intermitten fasting however I did not make the best choices during my eat window.
01/25 - 172.4
01/26
01/2710 -
OSW-176.2
RSW-172.8
RGW- 171.0
UGW-160
Day/Weight/Comment
01/18-172 Finally a nice drop🙌
01/19171.8 so glad to see a couple days of loss in a row 🙌
01/20-171.8IF allowed me to eat a burger for lunch and wings for dinner and still stay the same weight today, im cool with that😎
01/21-171.2 sweet. Didn't get a workout in yet this week but calories has been good. Need to drink more water though.
01/22-170.6woohoo
01/23-170.2 first workout of the week yesterday, feeling good about this challenge. Seems like my kiddos are coming down with something, really going to have to stay strong if they get sick, that always throws me off.
01/24-171 not stressing
01/25-171 went over calories yesterday but tracked every bite I took. Proud of that at least. Also my weight stayed the same so im not too stressed. Just have to be smart today
01/26
01/2714 -
Starting R102 with a gain.Don't know why bc yesterday I did 2hrs water aerobics,30 min on bike at Y,walked 30 min,cals,ok,tracked,carbs ok,water,ok,so who can figure??Will begin again "keeping on,keeping on"
R102=162.9
R102GW=160
UGW=145
1/18=162.9😢
1/19=162.4
1/20=162.1
1/21=161.8
1/22=160.9
1/23=162.9 WHAT, Tomorrow will be better.Making Bone broth today
1/24=162.5
1/25=161.9 a little better,but baked with girls,so ???
1/26=
1/27=
14 -
Starting R102 with a gain.Don't know why bc yesterday I did 2hrs water aerobics,30 min on bike at Y,walked 30 min,cals,ok,tracked,carbs ok,water,ok,so who can figure??Will begin again "keeping on,keeping on"
R102=162.9
R102GW=160
UGW=145
1/18=162.9😢
1/19=162.4
1/20=162.1
1/21=161.8
1/22=160.9
1/23=162.9 WHAT, Tomorrow will be better.Making Bone broth today
1/24=162.5
1/25=161.9 good considering my granddaughters slept over,never good for me with food,especially since we baked,
1/26=
1/27=
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Goals for 2020 — eat consciously and responsibly, exercise and meditate daily, get back to productive writing & painting, help people, be kind, learn new things, have fun.
🏃🏽♀️🥗🍎🥕🥦🏊🏻♀️🧘🏻♀️
Goals this round.... Calories below maintenance. Little to no snacking. Exercise daily.
UGW - 130
HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)
Weight on 2/2015 - 218.2R15 end weight 151.2R101 1/17/20 end weight 177.6
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
R46 end weight 148.8 (+.8); 10-day ave 1437
R47 end weight 147.8 (-1); 10-day ave 1449
R48 end weight 146.8 (-1); 10-day ave 1378
R49 end weight 144.2 (-2.6); 10-day ave 1174
R50 end weight 142.2 (-2); 10-day ave 1200
R51 end weight 141 (-1.2); 10 day ave 1231
R52 end weight 140.6 (-.4); 10-day ave 1192
R53 end weight 137.2 (-3.4); 10-day ave 1134
R54 end weight 136.6 (-.6); 10-day ave 1238
R55 end weight 135.4 (-1.2); 10-day ave 1209
R56 end weight 135 (-.4); 10-day ave 1263
R57 end weight 134.4 (-.6); 10-day ave 1212
R58 end weight 133.6 (-.8); 10-day ave 1372
R59 end weight 130.8 (-2.8); 10-day ave 1125
R60 end weight 132.2 (+1.4); 10-day ave 1384
R61 end weight 132.6 (+.4); 10-day ave 1473
R62 end weight 134.6 (+2); 10-day ave 1666
R63 end weight 138.8 (+4.2); 10-day ave 2154
R64 end weight 138.8 (+/-0); 10-day ave 1683
R65 end weight 139 (+.2); 10-day ave 1654
R66 end weight 139.8 (+.8); 10-day ave 1751
R67 end weight 142.4 (+2.6)
R68 end weight 145.6 (+2.8)
R69 end weight 146.4 (+.8)
R70 end weight 149 (+2.6)
R71 end weight 148.8 (-.2)
R72 end weight 150.8 (+2)
R73 end weight 152 (+1.2)
R74 end weight 153 (+1)
R75 end weight 156.2 (+3.2) !?!??!?!?!?!
R76 end weight 157 (+.8)
R77 end weight 159.8 (+2.4
)
R78 end weight 159.4 (-.4)
R79 end weight 161 (+.6)
R80 end weight 159 (-2)
R81 end weight 158.4 (-.6)
R82 end weight 160.4 (+2)
R83 end weight 160 (-.4)
R84 7/31/19 end weight - 161 (+1)
R85 8/10/19 end weight 161 (+/- 0)
R86 8/20/19 end weight 163 (+2)
R87 8/30/19 end weight 163 (+/-0)
R88 9/9/19 end weight 163
R89 9/19/19 end weight 165.2
R90 9/29/19 end weight 164
R91 10/9/19 end weight 165.8
R92 10/19/19 end weight 166.4
R93 10/29/19 end weight 168.8
R94 11/8/19 end weight 170.4 :-(
R95 11/18/19 end weight 169.8.
R96 11/28/19 end weight 171.6
R97 12/8/19 end weight 172.4
R98 12/18/19 end weight 174
R99 12/28/19 end weight 175.6
R100 1/7/20 end weight 177.6
Day/Weight/Comment
1/18/20 - 177.6
Calories were fine yesterday, but I had lunch out with a friend and I’m sure I got a big sodium blast. This evening we’re going to a tiny pitch in, but I’ll aim for healthy. I’ll have to sample desserts so I don’t insult anyone, but will keep it small. Happy Saturday, all!
1/19/20 - 177.4
It is COLD this morning — 7F, feels like -11. Whee! Wishing you all a comfy, safe Sunday. ❄️🌬☃️
1/20/20 - 177.2
1/21/20 - 177.2
Aaack. I thought I was gaining control and then had ice cream last night. Oh, well, today’s another day and another fresh start.
1/22/20 -178.2
Oh, come on. I was fine on calories yesterday. Maybe it’s the ice cream from Monday. Whatever.
1/23/20 - 177.2
Okay, that’s better.
1/24/20 - 177
It’s a dreary day here — I think this afternoon, after the gym, I’ll curl up with a book. Happy Friday, all!
1/25/20 - 177
I’m ready and a half for spring, and we haven’t even had much snow so far. But it’s cold and dreary. Yuch. Have a good weekend, everyone!
1/26/20
1/27/20
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Day/Weight/Comment
01/18 154
01/19 154
01/20 154 stress, not sleeping
01/21 153
01/22 152
01/23 153
01/24 152
01/25 152
01/26
01/2710 -
R102 - Second Round for Me. Theme: No Excuses!!!!
Goals in 2020: gain lean muscle mass, gain strength, improve running times, focus on macros esp protein goals,hit goal weight.
56 year old, female, 5' 7"ft
Heaviest W: 160
Current W:. 148.2
Challenge GW: Lose 2 lbs
Day/Weight/Comment:
1/18: 149.2 (+1) - Cheat day extraordinaire! Movie with darling daughter so of course popcorn and candy. Sorry not sorry. She’s back to college on Monday and I got to spend time with her! Worth every calorie. Bummer is today I am in 9 hours of tax return training to become a volunteer preparer. I hate sitting for that long!!!!😵
1/19: 148.0 (-1.2) This is not going to last lol! 😂 I sat on my fanny all day in a training class yesterday and had a nice dinner with wine. But that is weight for you! Today, run and gym and good food choices.
1/20:148.2 (+.2) Another week, another chance to kill it with good food, exercise and self care. Let’s get it💪💪
1/21: 147.2 (-1.0) Rollercoaster scale…..went to yoga yesterday so the chill feels maybe helped relax my hold on fat. Today, strength circuit and cardio. Sleep is always better without alcohol!
1/22: 146.8 (-0.4) Ate ok today. Prolly could have eaten less. Had a couple of drinks….not sure why, but feeling stressed. Time for another yoga class. More water. Cardio day.🙌
1/23: 146.8 (0) Planned my eating around my book club so I could have the snacks and drinks. Good plan and workout. I will say that I do so much better sticking to the plan when I am not social. But alas, I can’t hide under a rock. I have to learn to do this MFP thing always, everywhere, forever. Cheers🍾
1/24: 148.2 (+1.4) Not that surprised….a couple of social outings and drinks and TMI alert, retaining too much if you know what I mean 😣 I always do better when I can control what is served. 2 types of cheesy pasta was not it. Oh well, love my friends so I will just get back to it this weekend.
1/25:147.8 (-.4) By Friday I am so sick of cooking and thinking about it and eating chicken! We had small filets and crabcakes. Yum. I will see that tomorrow. Oh well.🙄
1/26:
1/27:
10 -
@CamandJarvis A point to consider with C1 — a 2 hour commute each way amounts to 20 hours per week of unpaid “work.” Just something to add to your equation.9
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5' 7" Age 40's
Original start weight: 178 lbs (Oct. 10, 2019)
Goal this round: 163.0 lbs and stay or be lower than for three days.
Ultimate goal 135 lbs.
Round 101 End/Round 102 start weight: 163.6 lbs
Day/Weight/Comment
01/18 163.6 lbs
01/19 162.2 lbs We were having a blizzard so in order to get my steps in I walked 5 miles in my house with family home, pretty sure they think I am crazy. Not going to kid myself that this is going to stay but hoping this means I am closer to my goal for this month.
01/20 163.4 lbs Hubby wanted breakfast, so I cooked and he wanted me to eat with him, which meant I broke my fast to early in the day and I knew we were going out for pizza and beer with friends in the evening but it was too long of a time to wait between and I ended up snacking and going over my calories. But it was a great day with family and friends and we need those days too, mentally. Still no exercise except snowmobiling but we are suppose to warm up above zero this week, hoping to do some cross country sking.
01/21 165.0 No idea what happened here. around 1200 calorie, made it 10,000 steps, IF from 8pm to noon. I wish I could exercise more. No access to a gym, hoping to ski today because it's too icy to walk.
01/22 162.8 lbs I did try sking but it was windy and raw on the face, snow is not the greatest but made it a mile. Hoping to ski with friends this afternoon, wind should be less.
01/23 164.4 lbs. Skied three miles.
01/24 163.8 lbs. Skied three miles. Under calories. IF 16 hours, if I haven't skied, I have been walking 2 miles and doing a workout this week. I can not believe all this up and down. What am I a bobber, at least I am not sinking. Though, this is the hibernating season and I usually gain and then the other seasons on the farm are so busy no time to do anything extra or eat and I loose winter weight, so I just have to remind myself that I should lose other weight this summer.
01/25 162.0 lbs. Skied two and half miles, a little breezy and cold. More wind expected today. I am surprised at this weight because I skipped supper and had a bowl of ice cream to stay under calorie. But was ok for calories.
01/26
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@CamandJarvis
Wow....great summary of your job search. I'm in TX too and the economy is great so I am so glad you have so many opportunities and know your worth. I think a 20K paycut is ridiculous. Hell to the no IMHO esp since you have companies vying over you. Can't wait to hear where you will land - hopefully your first choice with a great paycheck!💪8 -
@jaccimc63 I LOVE doing planks! I did an MFP plank challenge couple of years ago but stopped for some reason. Every morning when I read here, I think “oh, I need to do those again!” Do I remember by the time I finish the boards?? NOPE!8
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