Just Give Me 10 Days ~ Round 120

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  • Tesha231
    Tesha231 Posts: 381 Member
    58 y.o. female 5' 7"
    HW: 186 UGW: 150
    R119 - Lost 2.9# - 172.6
    R120 GOAL: 169.9 Need to dip my toe into the 160's!
    IF: 16:8

    07/16: 173.2
    07/17: 174.4 If my goal was to gradually gain everyday, I'd be on target. Not being able to track food/exercise due to visitation and funeral the last couple days makes the difference. Back to normal today, if normal is even a thing anymore.
    07/18: 173.6 Heading back to the gym after a week off. Glad I kept walking outside, but expect a slight increase in water retention for swole tomorrow if I Iift late in the day. Still right for the long run--no pun intended!
    07/19: 172.8 Good sore today. Donating blood at noon. Sleevin' Up!
    07/20: 170.8 It's true--"a pint IS a pound the world around!" Ate extra of things I normally wouldn't to build back my blood. (Within my MFP calorie limit of course) Really enjoyed a serving of red-skinned potatoes topped with steamed broccoli and an extra serving of the hub's chicken from the smoker. Walked prior to donation and only a short walk in the evening. @quiltingjaine wish I could share some iron with you, turns out mine is above average. Interestingly enough, I do take 400mg of magnesium a few times a week.
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  • Tesha231
    Tesha231 Posts: 381 Member
    @quiltingjaine - Loved your progression pics. You look so strong and healthy!
    @fmfdfa2020 - You inspired me. I am going to try and work up to 10 push ups.
    @cpanus - how's your ankle coming along? I don't know if it will help but my 81 y.o. mother gets vertigo so instead of standing, she exercises in her bed and in her chair and really keeps strong. Googled for tips and techniques!
    Welcome @farmspiders Please share how you picked your "handle"! I grew up on the farm and saw my share of spiders, so I am super curious!!
    @Calimackey You can certainly gain water weight by exercising, especially if you exert to the point your muscles are sore. Good job! Don't sacrifice the progress you are feeling by agonizing the a few ounces on the scale--you are setting yourself up for a "whoosh"! Gosh, I love those!
  • quiltingjaine
    quiltingjaine Posts: 6,351 Member
    @musicsax , @UTMom81 , and @Tesha231 Thank you! I hesitated to post the picture but decided to because I have found what works for me. Yes, I react poorly to carbs so I avoid them most of the time and that has led to better labs and feeling great which I honestly don’t remember EVER before. Now if this COVID would end!

    If what you’re doing isn’t working, try something different!

    @Tesha231 I know the anemia is temporary due to the blood donation but if I had known it takes 2-3 MONTHS instead of WEEKS to “bounce back” at this age I would have eaten more red meat to go for a more enjoyable way of getting iron! I would be quite happy to live on burgers (no bun) and steaks!! 😁
  • beachbody4l
    beachbody4l Posts: 208 Member
    Round 119: 127.7 -> 125.8 (-1.9 lbs)

    5'0 / 29 / F
    SW 125.8
    Goal Weight: 123
    UGW 116

    07/16 125.8
    07/17 126.9 Ate too much yesterday
    07/18 126.9 Weight didn't go down and then drank way over my calories again.
    07/19 128 Yep okay so I've ruined all progress from this month. Great.
    07/20 127.1
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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,168 Member
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    Looking forward:
    I'm just too danged cussed to let this thing knock me back, and ruin all the effort I have put in to get here. I am stepping up my routine, and taking control. Sheltering in place means I can fully concentrate on getting in my exercise, and preparing healthy food.
    July: focus is on improving stamina, strength, flexibility, which may impact the scale
    Aims:
    • 2020: Goal is to stabilise weight around 145
    • Strengthen strategies to reframe the tendency to use unhealthy snack food as a reward/treat.
    • Make sure I have prepared healthy snacks available
    • Cut down on eating between meals by keeping busy
    Never give up! Never give in!
    Back Story:
    2018 goal: get back down to 160 ✅
    2019 goal: proceed down to 150 ✅ with 2 months to spare
    2020 goal: maintain below 150 dropping slowly down to 145 ✅ So far, so good.
    That's a WIN in my book!
    2020
    Focus: maintenance! I might even manage to lose a bit more ever so slowly.
    JGM10D ~|~ Round 120
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    🔹Posting weight and comments each evening.
    🔹Age 73;🔹Height 5’2”🔹Female🔹
    🔹SW: 227lbs (Mar 2014)
    🔹LW: 147.2 (Mar 2020)
    🔹UGW: 145
    I am MINDFUL of making heathy choices to MAXIMISE the achievement of my goals!
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    Giving up is NOT an option! I KNOW I am doing this!
    Round 119 EW: 151.3:
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    16/06: 150.9: Goals🌟
    17/06: 151.1: Goals🌟
    18/06: 150.7: Goals🌟I'm hoping that this is levelling out and will go back down under the 150 again.
    19/06: 150.8: Goals🌟
    20/06: 150.6: Goals🌟Still hopeful 😂
    21/06: xxx: Goals
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    24/06: xxx: Goals
    25/06: xxx: Goals

    Last few Rounds
    Round 119 EW 151.9🌻 -0.
    Round 118 EW 149.4🌻+ 0.6
    Round 117 EW 148.7🌻 -0.3
    Round 116 EW 149.4🌻+ 0.6
    Round 115 EW 148.5🌻- 0.3
    Round 114 EW 148.8🌻+ 0.6
    Round 113 EW 148.2🌻- 0.4
    Round 112 EW 148.6 🌻+0.4
    Round 111 EW 148.2 🌻
    Round 110 EW 148.2🌻+ 1
    Round 109 EW 147.2🌻 - 1.1
    June 2017: Round 8 SW 162; EW 169.9 This was my first round!!! I faffed about for 2 1/2 years before I got back on track!!!
    Daily Goals
    Food
    🔹log All food and drink; stay under goal; balance macros/micros; Hydrate adequately; NLNS!!!
    Exercise:
    🔹7,500+ Steps daily
    🔹30 + minutes intentional exercise
    Mind/Body/Soul/Spirit
    🔹Daily Mindfulness Practice/Meditation
    🔹Practice Self-care
    🔹Positively reframe thoughts
    🔹Learn something new
    🔹15 mins Daily Declutter session

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    Purple: #ff4968.
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    THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.
    REMINDERS One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you.
    • Daily weight fluctuations are normal, and can be as much as 2 lbs a day for no apparent reason.
    • A general downward trend is what we are looking for.
    • Eating out can cause apparent weight gain because of high sodium levels, but usually goes quickly. Drinking extra water helps with this.
    • The human body does not react instantly to what we do to it. Sometimes it can take several days to see results.
    • Plateaus are a normal part of the process. The body is consolidating and adapting to your new way of eating/exercising.
    • The closer you get to your goal weight, the more difficult it becomes to lose weight, as your body becomes more efficient at using what you feed it.
    • When you exercise you build muscle, which takes up less space than fat, so use measurements as well as weight to assess your progress.
    • Getting/Staying fit and healthy requires a lifestyle change for most people.
    Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,168 Member
    edited July 2020
    virdjinija wrote: »
    I’m a little bit late but I would love to join the group. I try to lose 30 lbs but since April the scale is not moving to much. How it’s working with this challenge, do we only post the results or we also chat and leave comments to each other?
    Welcome to the group.

    We post results, and comment if we wish to.
  • Katterin227
    Katterin227 Posts: 105 Member
    Tesha231 wrote: »
    @Katterin227 Board games with Dad? Priceless! I would gladly trade a few ounces for one more game with my daddy. Always play the game--but don't let him win! lol

    Definitely! We finished the game today and he did not win. 😉 Quality time!

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