Mighty (not munchy) May - accountability thread
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2019: HW 78 - LW 69
CW: 71.9
Maintenance weight: 69.5
May GW: get back to 70
1. Get my snacking under control. I'm good with my three meals, but it is the inbetween and evening snacks that undo everything
2. My May goal is exactly the same as the April goal, I'll keep on reporting here on a daily basis until I get to 70 again.
3. Hopefully, we will get back to diving again somewhere this month, which burns calories like crazy
01/05: 70.7
02/05: 70.7
03/05: 70.7
04/05: 71.9
05/05: 71.9
06/05: 71.6
I finally managed to stay under my cal limit yesterday!
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Antiopelle wrote: »@l4a_p : I'm glad you are back !! So some of us have fallen off the wagon (hm hm
), we can get back on it together, let's do this 
Others, like @weatherking2019 and @cayenne_007 have been consistent regardless of the change of routine and are a great role model and motivator, so keep on hanging around.
I'll be doing my best to hitch a ride with you guys! Seriously, you all held me in there last month. I think I wouldn't be returning to more active posting without @weatherking2019 and @cayenne_007 , and your two's, posting here and there.
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Hi all,
First week almost over, including a long weekend off with semi-okayish weather. Goal 2, check. Goal 3: work in progress (applying goal 1 here and be gentle on myself. There was a lot of walking, some cycling, and furniture building involved to make up for activity.) Goal 4: semi-check. I had chocolate on only 2 days, but we found nice rhubarb in a farm shop and made a tarte with it. Every day a little piece of this. So some sweet stuff, but less than usual.
Weight is not yet coming down although there’s at least a little calorie deficit each day. But I also haven’t slept too well the past few days and it feels like water retention might have an impact on the scale because of this. Should be okay once sleep is coming back. Maybe tomorrow after my pole session.
Mantra: I’m not a potato.
Goal #1: Be gentle towards myself and get my head back into the game. (And loose what I regained since February. This will take longer than just a month. Better to get started on it.)
Goal #2: Log more regularly including weekends.
Goal #3: Go running at least twice a week. Plus, train for pole at least twice a week.
Goal #4: Eat less sweet stuff (Chocolate not more than 4 days per week instead of every day).
GW May: 71.5 kg / 157.6 lbs
169 cm / 5’5”, 37 y
HW: 76.1 kg / 168 lbs (26/Aug/19)
Overall GW: 57.5 kg / 127 lbs
Monthly avg –> Sep: 73.6 kg / Oct: 73.0 kg / Nov: 72.5 kg / Dec: 71.6 kg / Jan: 71.7 kg / Feb: 72.3 kg / Mar: 72.5 kg / Apr: 72.8 kg3 -
34/5'4"
CW: 137.2
GW: 135
May 5: 137.2
May 6: 137.85 -
Goals:
1. Complete the scheduled Chloe Ting Hourglass Challenge workout videos every day (attempt every day-if I cannot complete everything, that’s okay)
2. Log all calories, and stay at or under goal most days (within 200 calories of my goal, and all calories logged will be considered a success)
Rewards:
$50 spending – When I have completed 10 consecutive days of meeting all of my goals, I will earn this reward.
$50 spending – When I have completed 25 total days of meeting all of my goals, I will earn this reward.
Daily Report:
*5/1 – 134.6 - I am ready to start this month off and get it rocking and rolling! Worked out AND tracked all calories. Let’s go!
5/2 - Nothing
5/3 – Nada - Weekends are rough. I need to figure out a method to stay focused through my varying schedule.
*5/4 -137.6 – Crazy how two bad days can make me feel horrible. Ready to get back on it today! Finished my work-out this morning, and already tracking calories!
*5/5 – Another good day, calories and workout complete!
5/6 – Off to a slow start this morning, but doing well on calories and hoping to complete my workout this afternoon.
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I need to get back on the wagon - March and April were crazy town for me, and I let my eating habits and exercise slide (add in the complications of covid, and it was a recipe for disaster). I moved part way across the country - again - to Georgia.
Been here for a month now, getting settled in, and life is starting to settle into a routine other than needing to sort out the job situation over the next 2-3 months. Other than that, though, the excuses are getting thin (pun intended).
Gyms being closed has sucked - I'm not set up at home to do the workouts I really enjoy (would be a huge investment), and while not a good reason, it demotivates me to get up and do yet another "home" workout. Eating like a stressed out piglet only compounded the problem.
So, time to get off my butt and control what I can, starting with what I stuff in my pie hole lol. Stress really shouldn't be a reason - it's an excuse, and not even a good one.
Current Weight: 152.4 **cry**
Goal Weight: ~135
5/6/20: 152.45 -
5'8" 42yo
SW: 154.4
May GW: 140
GW: 133
August SW 145.8 EW 145.6
Sept SW 145.6 EW 145.6
Oct SW 145.6 EW 142.6
Nov SW 142.6 EW 146.2
Dec SW 146.2 EW 147.0
Jan SW 147.0 EW 142.0
Feb SW 140.5 EW 143.2
Mar SW 143.2 EW 143.4
May - wow! I've been snowed under the last 2 wks. Finished a major project this morning that's been sucking up every minute of my time and energy when I'm not in the office. I had an old friend (we've been social distancing and so has she) stay with us for a week - she's not in good health and required the rest of my energy to try to help her. Big lesson in WHY we need to keep our bodies strong. We've had my hubby's kids with us pretty much non-stop the whole quarantine - this isn't easy on a 42 that's never had children in the house. I'm not very domesticated so figuring out quick meals took some doing. Bought new batteries for my scale today and ready to get back to daily weigh ins. I'm focusing on doing a few things for me this month - can't pour from an empty cup. I will have my goals for the month lined out by Monday. This wknd is the first time we've had alone in since this mess started March 15th - I'm not going to worry too much about it and simply enjoy the quiet time with my husband. Steaks on the grill & cocktails is on the menu tonight.
5/6 - 145.2 - Put new batteries in the scale this morning and weighed for the first time in a WHILE! Nothing like weighing in after celebrating Cinco de Mayo all day yesterday....but gotta start somewhere!3 -
2019: HW 78 - LW 69
CW: 71.9
Maintenance weight: 69.5
May GW: get back to 70
1. Get my snacking under control. I'm good with my three meals, but it is the inbetween and evening snacks that undo everything
2. My May goal is exactly the same as the April goal, I'll keep on reporting here on a daily basis until I get to 70 again.
3. Hopefully, we will get back to diving again somewhere this month, which burns calories like crazy
01/05: 70.7
02/05: 70.7
03/05: 70.7
04/05: 71.9
05/05: 71.9
06/05: 71.6
07/05: 71.4
I’m starting a staycation today. Normally we would have gone to the Netherlands for a diving holiday at the beach, but as we cannot cross borders, and hubbie cannot cancel his days off, we are stuck at home.
I’ll take it as an opportunity to do some cycling and getting my step count back on track for my yearly goals. And get back to a maintenance weight of course.3 -
HoneyBadger155 wrote: »I need to get back on the wagon - March and April were crazy town for me, and I let my eating habits and exercise slide (add in the complications of covid, and it was a recipe for disaster). I moved part way across the country - again - to Georgia.
Been here for a month now, getting settled in, and life is starting to settle into a routine other than needing to sort out the job situation over the next 2-3 months. Other than that, though, the excuses are getting thin (pun intended).
Gyms being closed has sucked - I'm not set up at home to do the workouts I really enjoy (would be a huge investment), and while not a good reason, it demotivates me to get up and do yet another "home" workout. Eating like a stressed out piglet only compounded the problem.
So, time to get off my butt and control what I can, starting with what I stuff in my pie hole lol. Stress really shouldn't be a reason - it's an excuse, and not even a good one.
Current Weight: 152.4 **cry**
Goal Weight: ~135
5/6/20: 152.4
I’m glad you are back @HoneyBadger155 !
We seem to be a bunch of girls who fell off the wagon and are getting back to it, so very glad that you will join us !
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*sigh* I have done well yesterday on food and drink and am waiting for my body to finally respond to the decrease in sugar intake (and that even during my weekly day in the office!).
At least I slept much better last night and feel a bit fresher. AND I have a hairdresser appointment in a month waiting for me
Latest development in the Netherlands: they'll start lifting the lockdown rules bit by bit over the coming months, all depending on how the C-situation responds to this but at least it's a new phase! As soon as they announced that hairdressers would open again I went online for an appointment, hahaha. Stupid. But it made me happy. And more motivated to stay strong on the sugar craving front. 
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Goals:
1. Complete the scheduled Chloe Ting Hourglass Challenge workout videos every day (attempt every day-if I cannot complete everything, that’s okay)
2. Log all calories, and stay at or under goal most days (within 200 calories of my goal, and all calories logged will be considered a success)
Rewards:
$50 spending – When I have completed 10 consecutive days of meeting all of my goals, I will earn this reward.
$50 spending – When I have completed 25 total days of meeting all of my goals, I will earn this reward.
Daily Report:
*5/1 – 134.6 - I am ready to start this month off and get it rocking and rolling! Worked out AND tracked all calories. Let’s go!
5/2 - Nothing
5/3 – Nada - Weekends are rough. I need to figure out a method to stay focused through my varying schedule.
*5/4 -137.6 – Crazy how two bad days can make me feel horrible. Ready to get back on it today! Finished my work-out this morning, and already tracking calories!
*5/5 – Another good day, calories and workout complete!
*5/6 – Off to a slow start this morning, but doing well on calories and hoping to complete my work-out this afternoon. – Work out completed and all calories tracked.
5/7 – 135.6 – a very depressing weigh-in. Other than last weekend, I am doing really well. Hoping to see that number go down tomorrow since I officially track the number on Fridays. SO sore from working out. I really, really don’t want to do it today, but here we go!
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guitargirl55 wrote: »
5/7 – 135.6 – a very depressing weigh-in. Other than last weekend, I am doing really well. Hoping to see that number go down tomorrow since I officially track the number on Fridays. SO sore from working out. I really, really don’t want to do it today, but here we go!
If you are sore that could be water retention: when your muscles repare they retain water. That’s why we weight more the day after intense workouts.
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5'8" 42yo
SW: 154.4
May GW: 140
GW: 133
August SW 145.8 EW 145.6
Sept SW 145.6 EW 145.6
Oct SW 145.6 EW 142.6
Nov SW 142.6 EW 146.2
Dec SW 146.2 EW 147.0
Jan SW 147.0 EW 142.0
Feb SW 140.5 EW 143.2
Mar SW 143.2 EW 143.4
May - wow! I've been snowed under the last 2 wks. Finished a major project this morning that's been sucking up every minute of my time and energy when I'm not in the office. I had an old friend (we've been social distancing and so has she) stay with us for a week - she's not in good health and required the rest of my energy to try to help her. Big lesson in WHY we need to keep our bodies strong. We've had my hubby's kids with us pretty much non-stop the whole quarantine - this isn't easy on a 42 that's never had children in the house. I'm not very domesticated so figuring out quick meals took some doing. Bought new batteries for my scale today and ready to get back to daily weigh ins. I'm focusing on doing a few things for me this month - can't pour from an empty cup. I will have my goals for the month lined out by Monday. This wknd is the first time we've had alone in since this mess started March 15th - I'm not going to worry too much about it and simply enjoy the quiet time with my husband. Steaks on the grill & cocktails is on the menu tonight.
5/6 - 145.2 - Put new batteries in the scale this morning and weighed for the first time in a WHILE! Nothing like weighing in after celebrating Cinco de Mayo all day yesterday....but gotta start somewhere! Rode for a few hours and did well on calories but not nutritionally.
5/7 - 143.0
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2019: HW 78 - LW 69
CW: 71.9
Maintenance weight: 69.5
May GW: get back to 70
1. Get my snacking under control. I'm good with my three meals, but it is the inbetween and evening snacks that undo everything
2. My May goal is exactly the same as the April goal, I'll keep on reporting here on a daily basis until I get to 70 again.
3. Hopefully, we will get back to diving again somewhere this month, which burns calories like crazy
01/05: 70.7
02/05: 70.7
03/05: 70.7
04/05: 71.9
05/05: 71.9
06/05: 71.6
07/05: 71.4
08/05: 71.1
I’m staying within calorie goal and it shows, which is nice 😇6 -
5’4” 43
5/01: 130.0
5/08: 128.6
I REALLY miss the gym. I did not get any strength training done this week. I did stay on track with my running program and calorie budget though. The scale stayed above 130 all week until this morning. I was so relieved!
The challenge for next week is Mother’s Day on Sunday. I know they got all my favorite high calorie foods to make a charcuterie plater, which is hard to count calories on anyway. And my husband is ordering dinner from a nice restaurant on Wednesday for our anniversary.
It will be hard to stay focused and determined this week, but I am still going to try.3 -
Daily Report:
*5/1 – 134.6 - I am ready to start this month off and get it rocking and rolling! Worked out AND tracked all calories. Let’s go!
5/2 - Nothing
5/3 – Nada - Weekends are rough. I need to figure out a method to stay focused through my varying schedule.
*5/4 -137.6 – Crazy how two bad days can make me feel horrible. Ready to get back on it today! Finished my work-out this morning, and already tracking calories!
*5/5 – Another good day, calories and workout complete!
*5/6 – Off to a slow start this morning, but doing well on calories and hoping to complete my work-out this afternoon. – Work out completed and all calories tracked.
*5/6 – 135.6 – a very depressing weigh-in. Other than last weekend, I am doing really well. Hoping to see that number go down tomorrow since I officially track the number on Fridays. SO sore from working out. I really, really don’t want to do it today, but here we go! Success.
5/7 – 134.6 – I didn’t gain but I didn’t lose either. Today is a much needed scheduled rest-day in my workout program, so excited to have a break.
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5'8" 42yo
SW: 154.4
May GW: 140
GW: 133
August SW 145.8 EW 145.6
Sept SW 145.6 EW 145.6
Oct SW 145.6 EW 142.6
Nov SW 142.6 EW 146.2
Dec SW 146.2 EW 147.0
Jan SW 147.0 EW 142.0
Feb SW 140.5 EW 143.2
Mar SW 143.2 EW 143.4
May - wow! I've been snowed under the last 2 wks. Finished a major project this morning that's been sucking up every minute of my time and energy when I'm not in the office. I had an old friend (we've been social distancing and so has she) stay with us for a week - she's not in good health and required the rest of my energy to try to help her. Big lesson in WHY we need to keep our bodies strong. We've had my hubby's kids with us pretty much non-stop the whole quarantine - this isn't easy on a 42 that's never had children in the house. I'm not very domesticated so figuring out quick meals took some doing. Bought new batteries for my scale today and ready to get back to daily weigh ins. I'm focusing on doing a few things for me this month - can't pour from an empty cup. I will have my goals for the month lined out by Monday. This wknd is the first time we've had alone in since this mess started March 15th - I'm not going to worry too much about it and simply enjoy the quiet time with my husband. Steaks on the grill & cocktails is on the menu tonight.
5/6 - 145.2 - Put new batteries in the scale this morning and weighed for the first time in a WHILE! Nothing like weighing in after celebrating Cinco de Mayo all day yesterday....but gotta start somewhere! Rode for a few hours and did well on calories but not nutritionally.
5/7 - 143.0 - took the evening off for an 'at-home' date night.
5/8 - 144.5 - chocolate cake & wine last night and it's showing this morning.... weekend is almost here and I'll get in 23432342343 steps and sunshine.
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Age: 25
Height: 5'8"
Jan SW: 164.5
Feb SW: 161.5
Mar SW: 157.5
Apr SW: 157.5
May SW: 156
May GW: 154.5
5/3: 156
5/8: 155
I decided to get more serious about eating better because I want my hormones to regulate on this different birth control. Seems to be working for weight. Hopefully the bleeding is more controlled. Only time shall tell.3 -
2019: HW 78 - LW 69
CW: 71.9
Maintenance weight: 69.5
May GW: get back to 70
1. Get my snacking under control. I'm good with my three meals, but it is the inbetween and evening snacks that undo everything
2. My May goal is exactly the same as the April goal, I'll keep on reporting here on a daily basis until I get to 70 again.
3. Hopefully, we will get back to diving again somewhere this month, which burns calories like crazy
01/05: 70.7
02/05: 70.7
03/05: 70.7
04/05: 71.9
05/05: 71.9
06/05: 71.6
07/05: 71.4
08/05: 71.1
09/05: 70.96 -
38 yo 167 cm (7m pospartum)
W pre-baby: 74kg
SW (January): 76.5kg
CW: 69.7
GW: 65kg
GW April: 68kg
1. Log food everyday: taking a break, planning to eat at maintenance for 1-2weeks (small deficit because I’m still bf).
2. Walk 1h 5x week
3. Workout twice/week: Try different workouts to decide what program to follow after finishing Sweat Pospartum 16weeks program.
4. Do a stretching session each week.
5. Going back to work on the 11th after 8 weeks at home: try not to stress and enjoy our “new life”.
9/05: 69.7kg
Logged everyday and worked out twice, but only walked twice this week. I’ll try to go walking and do my stretch session this weekend.
I’m going back to a small deficit this week: diet break is over.4 -
I'll post some numbers tomorrow, my mood is too meh right now to bother with looking at them any longer. In terms of logging I have been consistent. Chocolate (and other sugar stuff) consumption is lower by now (thank goodness), but the weekend brought some alcohol and less activity. So my weight has been creeping up even more although I believed that calorie wise it should have been okay, at least according to MFP calorie calculations.
So I think that intake calories was okay, but that I overestimate what I burn. I started wearing my running watch for a better activity tracking. I hope that this will help me identify what's happening. Because right now this is slightly upsetting.
Let's see. In any case the running school just emailed yesterday. They are allowed to slowly start giving training again for small groups, following some strict rules. This should be a good kick in the behind to move more and not rely on house cleaning, some walks, or so for calorie burning. Tired of just gaining weight. Time to turn the ship around.5 -
Antiopelle wrote: »2019: HW 78 - LW 69
CW: 71.9
Maintenance weight: 69.5
May GW: get back to 70
1. Get my snacking under control. I'm good with my three meals, but it is the inbetween and evening snacks that undo everything
2. My May goal is exactly the same as the April goal, I'll keep on reporting here on a daily basis until I get to 70 again.
3. Hopefully, we will get back to diving again somewhere this month, which burns calories like crazy
01/05: 70.7
02/05: 70.7
03/05: 70.7
04/05: 71.9
05/05: 71.9
06/05: 71.6
07/05: 71.4
08/05: 71.1
09/05: 70.9
Hooray for dipping back under 71!3 -
ME:
30y * 5'9" * Weight goal: 63kg (138,89lbs)
MAY GOALS- Get back into some workout routine
- New focus on glute workout
- Do better on IF again (fix coffee in the morning)
- Make more "binge-volume-eating"-safe food
MEASUREMENTS
I don't dare to. I really don't. But okay, I went and just did it, here they ar compared to my lowest weight at the end of last year (sigh):
Waist: 76cm (<> 74cm)
Belly: 92cm (<> 90cm)
Thigh: 59cm (<> 56cm)
Hips: 100cm (<> 98cm)
So overall, a gain of 2cm (.8") everywhere. I can see it, I can feel it. I hate it.
WEIGHT - 7 day averages
04 May: 69.1kg
11 May: 68.8kg
I did pretty decent during the week, having either a minor deficit or a serious good one. The weight didn't budge however and hovered around 69kg for most of the week. It was pretty demotivating but I had to keep in mind I'm a "hold, hold, hoooooold, WOOSH" type of person for weight loss. My weekend got ruined by an unexpected dramatic visitor that demanded pizza and wine, so I was really apprehensive of the scale this morning but I was pleasantly surprised (68.3kg).
Also: my new glute workout finally seems to yield some result! It's only been 1 week (aka 3 workouts) but I could SWEAR my butt is bigger.
And for the first time since the lockdown I'm trying a longer fast again. Not sure I'm going to manage but I'm happy I'm trying.
Also: for the volume eaters among us: crustless pumpkin pie is actually great. An entire pie is 360 kcal and you won't eat it in 1 sitting.
I'm back baby!
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@i4a_p: do you have a recipe for that pie? Sounds interesting !
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2019: HW 78 - LW 69
CW: 71.9
Maintenance weight: 69.5
May GW: get back to 70
1. Get my snacking under control. I'm good with my three meals, but it is the inbetween and evening snacks that undo everything
2. My May goal is exactly the same as the April goal, I'll keep on reporting here on a daily basis until I get to 70 again.
3. Hopefully, we will get back to diving again somewhere this month, which burns calories like crazy
01/05: 70.7
02/05: 70.7
03/05: 70.7
04/05: 71.9
05/05: 71.9
06/05: 71.6
07/05: 71.4
08/05: 71.1
09/05: 70.9
10/05: ?
11/05: ?
I did good during the week, but spoiled during the weekend, two days of just under 3.000kcals and I didn't bother to weigh.
But, it is Monday today, up to a new start.5 -
Daily Report:
*5/1 – 134.6 - I am ready to start this month off and get it rocking and rolling! Worked out AND tracked all calories. Let’s go!
5/2 - Nothing
5/3 – Nada - Weekends are rough. I need to figure out a method to stay focused through my varying schedule.
*5/4 -137.6 – Crazy how two bad days can make me feel horrible. Ready to get back on it today! Finished my work-out this morning, and already tracking calories!
*5/5 – Another good day, calories and workout complete!
*5/6 – Off to a slow start this morning, but doing well on calories and hoping to complete my work-out this afternoon. – Work out completed and all calories tracked.
*5/7 – 135.6 – a very depressing weigh-in. Other than last weekend, I am doing really well. Hoping to see that number go down tomorrow since I officially track the number on Fridays. SO sore from working out. I really, really don’t want to do it today, but here we go! Success.
*5/8 – 134.6 – I didn’t gain but I didn’t lose either. Today is a much needed scheduled rest-day in my workout program, so excited to have a break.
*5/9 One of my first Saturdays ever where I actually stayed on track.
*5/10 - 133.6 - The workout killed but I finished it.SO happy with this weight!
5/11 – Today Is a scheduled rest-day in my workout program, but I am taking the dog on an hour walk to keep moving.
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47, 5’2”
CW:110.0
GW: 107
CBF: 19.9 %
Goal BF%: 19%
Goal #1: Eat light dinner
Goal #2: Lunch run 5x week
Goal #3: Burst mini workouts 5x day
Goal #4: Don't Stress!!
** take self progress pics.
09/30 109.6, 19.6%
10/30 108, 19.1%
11/27 108.4, 19.4%
12/31 112, 20.6%
01/31 110.2, 20.1%
02/28 107.6, 18.9%
03/30 110 19%
04/30 110, 19.9%
05/01 110, 19.9%
05/05 112 20.4%
05/11 113, 21.1% muscle mass gone done from 38% (peak) to 37.1%....
Lot's of eating and watching movies over the weekend. *kitten* weather and mother's day feast got to me. But it's Monday again and back to work. That means taking burst workouts. So, will try getting back into groove.
Been seriously contemplating whether to get/invest in a Rower or not. If I get one, I won't go back to OTF. Should I, should I not... research continues.3 -
34/5'4"
CW: 137.2
GW: 135
May 5: 137.2
May 6: 137.8
May 9: 136.4
May 11: 137.62 -
2019: HW 78 - LW 69
CW: 71.9
Maintenance weight: 69.5
May GW: get back to 70
1. Get my snacking under control. I'm good with my three meals, but it is the inbetween and evening snacks that undo everything
2. My May goal is exactly the same as the April goal, I'll keep on reporting here on a daily basis until I get to 70 again.
3. Hopefully, we will get back to diving again somewhere this month, which burns calories like crazy
01/05: 70.7
02/05: 70.7
03/05: 70.7
04/05: 71.9
05/05: 71.9
06/05: 71.6
07/05: 71.4
08/05: 71.1
09/05: 70.9
10/05: ?
11/05: ?
12/05: 71.1
Which is better than I would have thought to be honest.
Yesterday was ok again, and I’m doing my best to get into my winter routine, making batches of veggie soup and walking while reading my phone for example.
It’s not so difficult to imagine as the weather has turned and we’ve lost 10 degrees in one day 🥺3 -
@Antiopelle and @weatherking2019 , I feel you! Yesterday I got hit by a snack grazing attack. And dinner was heavy. So I was just under 3000 kcal myself. No weighing this morning. I just couldn't, not after yesterday being so meh. What I didn't see coming was also my monthly timing. So PMS cravings met an outdoor temperature drop of 10 degrees. And a boring day of work at home. Need to say more?
Anyway, office day today so no fridge close by. And more walking today. Tonight, strength & stretch session scheduled. Time to get up and move on.5
