Aug Check In

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  • Luciicul
    Luciicul Posts: 415 Member
    Name: Luciicul
    Age: 41
    Height: 169 cm (5'7")
    Total weight lost: 55.4 kg (122 lbs)
    Time it took to lose: 11 months
    How long in maintenance: 7 months (06/01/20)
    Maintenance weight range: 63-66 kg (139-145.5lbs)

    Monthly Averages:
    Jan 2020 average = 64.9 kgs (143.1 lbs)
    Feb 2020 average = 65.1 kgs (143.5 lbs)
    Mar 2020 average = 66.5 kgs (146.6 lbs)
    Apr 2020 average = 65.7 kgs (144.8 lbs)
    May 2020 average = 64.9 kgs (143.0 lbs)
    Jun 2020 average = 64.1 kgs (141.1 lbs)
    Jul 2020 average = 64.6 kgs (142.4 lbs)

    Week of..
    Aug 2 - 64.6 kgs (142.4 lbs)
    Aug 9 - 65.7 kgs (144.8 lbs)
    Aug 16
    Aug 23
    Aug 30

    Challenges / Successes
    Getting close to the top of my maintenance range, has been cold, wet weather, and am back to losing a lot of time each day to driving - so have been less good about exercise, had more stress, and slipping into a few bad habits staying up late (not getting enough sleep). Will have to make a bit more effort this week.

  • lesdarts180
    lesdarts180 Posts: 3,050 Member
    Name Lesley
    Age: 69
    Height: 155 cm (5’ 1”)
    Total weight lost: 22.5 kg (approx. 50 lb)
    Time it took to lose: 9 months
    How long in maintenance: 15 months
    Maintenance weight range: 48 – 51 kg (106 – 112 lbs)

    Average weight recorded from 2018: max 72.5 kg in July, 56 kg in Dec
    Average weight 2019: 49.8 kg – reached goal weight in April, average since then 48.7 kg

    Average weight recorded in December 2019: 48.6 kg (107 lb)
    Average weight recorded for January: 49.8 kg (110 lb)
    Average weight recorded for February: 51.2 kg (113 lb)
    Average weight recorded for March: 50.6 kg (112 lb)
    Average weight recorded for April: 50.1 kg (110.5 lb)
    Average weight recorded for May: 49.1 kg (108 lb)
    Average weight recorded for June: 48.4 kg (107 lb)
    Average weight recorded for July: 48.3 kg (106.5 lb)


    August 3rd: 47.7 kg (trend 48.3)
    August 10th: 48.4 kg (trend 48.3)
    August 17th:
    August 24th:
    August 31st:

    Successes: A lot of walking helped to offset the holiday eating last week so I only gained a little. Going away in the motorhome means I’m still self catering and able to keep an eye on what I’m eating.

    Struggles: None really. I’m away again this week, to a hotel for 4 nights. I shall have to exert some will power over my food choices. I hope the swimming pool is open but not sure the Covid rules allow it.
  • 425Recess
    425Recess Posts: 272 Member
    Name: Lorrraine
    Age: 72
    Height: 5'4"
    Total weight lost: 50 lb.
    Time it took to lose: Over years with ups/downs
    How long in maintenance: at current weight ~3 years - Was on maintenance for 7 years at 125 lbs.
    Maintenance weight range: 115 +/- 2 lbs.
    Average weight recorded from 2018: Don't have the recorded number but stayed at goal.
    Average weight recorded from 2019: 114.5

    Average weight recorded for August:114.5
    Average weight recorded for September:114.5
    Average weight recorded for Oct:114.5
    Average weight recorded for Nov:114.5
    Average weight recorded for Dec: 115
    Average weight recorded for January: 115
    Average weight recorded for February: 115
    Average weight recorded for March: 115.5
    Average weight recorded for April:116.1
    Average weight recorded for May 115.2
    Average weight recorded for June:115.1
    Average weight recorded for July:114.5

    Aug 3: 113.5
    Aug 10: 113.5

    Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week:
    I had a bump on my tongue removed and it hurt afterwards actually making me think more than twice about eating. I love to eat but I knew it would hurt. Still ate :) but not so much. Interesting experience for me. It took a week but I'm back to normal.
  • figurethefat
    figurethefat Posts: 1,444 Member
    Age: 63
    Height: 159cm
    Total weight lost: 11kg
    Time it took to lose: Started April 2020
    How long in maintenance: August 2020
    Maintenance weight range: 56-57kg
    Average weight recorded for July: 57.7kg

    Just starting maintenance and weigh-in day for me is Friday

    Week of:
    August 7 -57.1kg
    August 14 - 56.8kg
    August 21
    August 28

    Successes/Struggles: Thanks for all the kind encouragement regarding weighing. I didn't restrict the weighing but didn't weigh everyday which worked out well. I'm hanging in around goal so that's a motivator to keep up the good work and to stay away from chocolate (trigger food for me).
  • missperfectpitch
    missperfectpitch Posts: 611 Member
    Name: missperfectpitch
    Height: 5'4"
    Total weight lost: About 43 pounds
    Time it took to lose: 1 year and 2 months
    How long in maintenance: I hit my goal weight in the beginning of January 2018, but officially started maintenance in mid-March 2018 after figuring out my calories for a couple of months.
    Maintenance weight range: 108-112.5
    Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 109.8
    Average weight recorded for 2019 (12 months): 111.2

    Average weight recorded for January: 111.9
    Average weight recorded for February: 111.3
    Average weight recorded from March: 110.3
    Average weight recorded from April: 109.7
    Average weight recorded for May: 110.9
    Average weight recorded for June: 112.3
    Average weight recorded for July: 112.7

    Week of..
    Aug 1: 112.7 (trend 112.7)
    Aug 8: 113.5 (trend 113.1)
    Aug 15: 112.8 (trend 112.9)
    Aug 22:
    Aug 29:

    Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: My average weight this week wasn't quite as concerningly high as it was last week, in part due to finally dropping some water weight that I've been carrying around for over a week. I'm hoping that the changes I've made will start to get me back down into my range. I know it'll take a while and I'm fine with that. I bought a lot of fresh fruit for the coming week, so I'm off to a good start with balancing out healthy food with the takeout meals that I have planned.
  • GregInORL
    GregInORL Posts: 232 Member
    Age: 32
    Height: 5'8"
    Starting Weight: 220+
    Total weight lost: 70 pounds
    Time it took to lose: 4 months (February - June 2019)
    How long in maintenance: 1 year 2 months
    Maintenance weight range: 145 - 149
    Average weight recorded from 2018: NA
    Average weight recorded for 2019: 168.3

    Average weight recorded for January 146.2
    Average weight recorded for February: 145.6
    Average weight recorded for March: 147.4
    Average weight recorded for April: 144.9
    Average weight recorded for May: 144.24
    Average weight recorded for June: 145.14
    Average weight recorded for July: 146.56

    Week of...
    August 2nd: 144.3 (Trend Weight: 145.8 -.6lb)
    August 9th: 147.1 (Trend Weight: 145.6 -.2lb)
    August 16th: 147.5 (Trend Weight: 145.5 -.1lb)

    Birthday Week. Took many days off from the scale. Had just about anything I wanted for a few days. Spent good time with close friends and family. Now we get back on the grind.
  • kristen8000
    kristen8000 Posts: 747 Member
    Hi! My name is Kristen. And I struggle to maintain my weight. I have had great success losing/gaining, but I'm hoping this group helps me be more accountable. I weigh only 1x week on Sundays, so that's when I'll check in. My 2 goals in 2020 are to not let the scale go above 153 and weigh in EVERY Sunday for the WHOLE YEAR. This seems easy to most, but I get lazy and make excuses why I don't need to weigh in and then all of a sudden everything in my closet has shrunk. LOL

    Age: 41
    Sex: Female
    Height: 5'11"
    Total weight lost: 20 pounds
    Time it took to lose: 2 months
    How long in maintenance: 8 months
    Starting Weight: 164.8 (September 3rd, 2019)
    Goal Weight: 150 (Hit November 8th, 2019)
    Maintenance weight range: 147 - 153

    Average weight recorded for September: 160.1
    Average weight recorded for October: 154.0
    Average weight recorded for November: 149.2
    Average weight recorded for December: 146.4
    Average weight recorded for January: 145.4
    Average weight recorded for February: 143.4
    Average weight recorded for March:
    142.5
    Average weight recorded for April: 143.5
    Average weight recorded for May: 145.7
    Average weight recorded for June: 146.3
    Average weight recorded for July: 148.3

    Week of...
    August 2nd: 150.1 (Trend Weight:149.6)
    August 9th: 147.7 (Trend Weight:148.4)
    August 16th: 145.5 (Trend Weight:146.6)

    Successes/Struggles: Logged again religiously, but ate at maintenance calories (some days were a bit below). Not enough of a deficit to lose 2lbs. Must be some crazy water weight. I'll keep it up again this week and reassess. Not much more to report.

    Hope everyone had a great week.
  • mtaratoot
    mtaratoot Posts: 14,216 Member
    HEAVIEST weight: 175.4 in early 2013.
    Total Weight lost: 30 pounds
    Time it took to lose: ~6 months
    How long in maintenance: Since July 2018 -- but with some fluctuation outside of goal range.
    Maintenance weight range: 142 - 148 (and not sure that's the right answer)

    Average weight recorded from 2017 (12 months): 163.8
    Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 150.7
    Average weight recorded from 2019 (12 months): 144.8

    Average weight recorded from December 2019: 145.0
    Average weight recorded from January 2020: 143.7
    Average weight recorded from February 2020: 144.2
    Average weight recorded from March 2020: 145.9
    Average weight recorded from April 2020: 148.5
    Average weight recorded from May 2020: 149.2
    Average weight recorded from June 2020: 147.3
    Average weight recorded from July 2020: 146.2

    Average weight Week of...
    July 27 - August 2 ....... 145.1
    August 3 - 9 ................ 145.0
    August 10 - 16 ............ 144.8
    August 17 - 23 ............
    August 24 - 30 ............
    August 31 - Sept 6 ......

    Success of the week: Nothing in particular.

    Struggle of the week: I've been a bit of a slug this week; I need to get some more activity, but it's too hot out.
  • mtaratoot
    mtaratoot Posts: 14,216 Member
    HEAVIEST weight: 175.4 in early 2013.
    Total Weight lost: 30 pounds
    Time it took to lose: ~6 months
    How long in maintenance: Since July 2018 -- but with some fluctuation outside of goal range.
    Maintenance weight range: 142 - 148 (and not sure that's the right answer)

    Average weight recorded from 2017 (12 months): 163.8
    Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 150.7
    Average weight recorded from 2019 (12 months): 144.8

    Average weight recorded from December 2019: 145.0
    Average weight recorded from January 2020: 143.7
    Average weight recorded from February 2020: 144.2
    Average weight recorded from March 2020: 145.9
    Average weight recorded from April 2020: 148.5
    Average weight recorded from May 2020: 149.2
    Average weight recorded from June 2020: 147.3
    Average weight recorded from July 2020: 146.2

    Average weight Week of...
    July 27 - August 2 ....... 145.1
    August 3 - 9 ................ 145.0
    August 10 - 16 ............ 144.8
    August 17 - 23 ............
    August 24 - 30 ............
    August 31 - Sept 6 ......

    Success of the week: Nothing in particular.

    Struggle of the week: I've been a bit of a slug this week; I need to get some more activity, but it's too hot out.
  • speyerj
    speyerj Posts: 1,369 Member
    Name Jane
    Age: 55
    Height: 5' 9''
    Total weight lost: 114 pounds
    Time it took to lose: 13 months, Started 6/3/2019
    How long in maintenance: 1 month
    Maintenance weight range:170-176
    Average weight recorded from 2018: 285
    Average weight recorded for 2019: 236.9

    Average weight recorded from January: 211
    Average weight recorded from February: 206.5
    Average weight recorded from March: 196.4
    Average weight recorded from April: 187
    Average weight recorded from May:181
    Average weight recorded for June: 178
    Average weight recorded for July: 174.8
    Average weight recorded for August
    Average weight recorded for September
    Average weight recorded for Oct
    Average weight recorded for Nov
    Average weight recorded for Dec


    Average weight Week of..
    Aug 2: 172
    Aug 9: 172.2
    Aug 16: 172.2
    Aug 23
    Aug 30:

    Success: I am really enjoying rowing. I am filled with wonder and joy every time I go out. I typically see bald eagles, deer, egrets, great blue herons and fish jumping from the water during my rows. Making time for it is difficult - rowing times are in the early morning hours and I am not a morning person. But I'm adapting because it's worth it.

    Struggles: Had quite a bit of water retention mid week - I think due to some homemade chicken Pho where I may have gone a little overboard on the Fish Sauce. Now that I am no longer on high blood pressure medicine, my body reacts to overly salty food. I need to be mindful of that. But after a couple of days, the water dropped, losing 3 pounds in one day. I was at 170.2 yesterday and today, but the average of the week, was exactly the same as last week.
  • 2100k30
    2100k30 Posts: 14 Member
    Name: Christine
    Age: 63
    Height: 5' 1"
    Total weight lost: 12 lbs.
    Time it took to lose: Started (earnestly) May 28, 2020



    Week of..
    Aug 3: 196.6
    Aug 10: 196.6
    Aug 17
    Aug 24
    Aug 31



    Success/Struggles:
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    Name: Maddie
    Age: 64
    Height: 68.5”
    Total weight lost: 78.1
    Total wt lost at maintenance: 70-78 lbs
    Time it took to lose: 2-3/4 years
    How long in maintenance: 23 months
    Maintenance weight range: “In the 150’s”

    Average wt. recorded from 2018: 168
    Average weight recorded for 2019: 155
    Avg. wt recorded for 2020 (so far):! 158.11

    2020:
    Average wt recorded from January: 159.5
    Average weight recorded from February: 159
    Average weight recorded from March: 158.7
    Average weight recorded from April: 157.5
    Average weight recorded from May: 157.6
    Average weight recorded for June: 157.1
    Average weight recorded for July: 157.9

    Average weight recorded for August (Mid month) 157.6
    Average weight recorded for September
    Average weight recorded for Oct
    Average weight recorded for Nov
    Average weight recorded for Dec

    Week of..
    Aug 2 - 159 😳
    Aug 9 - 157.94 ✅😄
    Aug 16 - 156.9 ✅😁
    Aug 23
    Aug 30

    Successes:
    Avg wt back to May’s!

    Struggles:
    Rare 100+ degree heat is lowering my exercise burn... first day I overate. Did a bit better day 2 (but no deficit) Planning to have a deficit today. Scale went crazy overnight - glad I look at averages which are all great. Very hot weather is always difficult for me.
  • Luciicul
    Luciicul Posts: 415 Member
    Name: Luciicul
    Age: 41
    Height: 169 cm (5'7")
    Total weight lost: 55.4 kg (122 lbs)
    Time it took to lose: 11 months
    How long in maintenance: 7 months (06/01/20)
    Maintenance weight range: 63-66 kg (139-145.5lbs)

    Monthly Averages:
    Jan 2020 average = 64.9 kgs (143.1 lbs)
    Feb 2020 average = 65.1 kgs (143.5 lbs)
    Mar 2020 average = 66.5 kgs (146.6 lbs)
    Apr 2020 average = 65.7 kgs (144.8 lbs)
    May 2020 average = 64.9 kgs (143.0 lbs)
    Jun 2020 average = 64.1 kgs (141.1 lbs)
    Jul 2020 average = 64.6 kgs (142.4 lbs)

    Week of..
    Aug 2 - 64.6 kgs (142.4 lbs)
    Aug 9 - 65.7 kgs (144.8 lbs)
    Aug 16- 65.0 kgs (143.3 lbs)
    Aug 23
    Aug 30

    Challenges / Successes
    Staying in the maintenance range, eating well, so that is good. I do need to reestablish better daily sleep and exercise habits as they have slipped somewhat over the past month.
  • beulah81
    beulah81 Posts: 168 Member
    kgirlhart wrote: »
    Name: Kathryn
    Age: 52
    Height: 5'4"
    Total Weight lost: ~80 lbs
    Time it took to lose: 2 years 3 months
    How long in maintenance: I called maintenance in July 2016, but I continued to slowly lose until December of 2017. I have been in maintenance since December 2017
    Maintenance weight range: 115 - 120 lbs

    Average weight recorded from 2018: 118.8
    Average weight recorded from 2019: 115.2

    Average weight recorded from January: 114.2
    Average weight recorded from February: 113.6
    Average weight recorded from March 113.3
    Average weight recorded from April: 113.7
    Average weight recorded from May: 113.8
    Average weight recorded from June: 113.7
    Average weight recorded from July: 113.6


    Week of..
    Aug 2: 113.4 scale/ 113.3 trend
    Aug 9: 111.6 scale/ 113.1 trend
    Aug 16: 112.2 scale/ 113.0 trend
    Aug 23
    Aug 30



    Success/Struggles: This was a stressful week. My almost 83 year old Dad fell and broke his hip Sunday evening.  He is doing well, but it has been a hard week. Weight wise everything has been about the same so that's good. I have been getting my runs in despite the ridiculous heat. This week will be my 30th wedding anniversary,  but with Covid we don't have any big plans but we'll still probably have a special dinner. 

    Big virtual hug Kathryn. I pray dad's hip heals soon!
    Happy 30th anniversary! May you have a lovely celebratory dinner with your beloved! 💐
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,152 Member
    beulah81 wrote: »
    kgirlhart wrote: »
    Name: Kathryn
    Age: 52
    Height: 5'4"
    Total Weight lost: ~80 lbs
    Time it took to lose: 2 years 3 months
    How long in maintenance: I called maintenance in July 2016, but I continued to slowly lose until December of 2017. I have been in maintenance since December 2017
    Maintenance weight range: 115 - 120 lbs

    Average weight recorded from 2018: 118.8
    Average weight recorded from 2019: 115.2

    Average weight recorded from January: 114.2
    Average weight recorded from February: 113.6
    Average weight recorded from March 113.3
    Average weight recorded from April: 113.7
    Average weight recorded from May: 113.8
    Average weight recorded from June: 113.7
    Average weight recorded from July: 113.6


    Week of..
    Aug 2: 113.4 scale/ 113.3 trend
    Aug 9: 111.6 scale/ 113.1 trend
    Aug 16: 112.2 scale/ 113.0 trend
    Aug 23
    Aug 30



    Success/Struggles: This was a stressful week. My almost 83 year old Dad fell and broke his hip Sunday evening.  He is doing well, but it has been a hard week. Weight wise everything has been about the same so that's good. I have been getting my runs in despite the ridiculous heat. This week will be my 30th wedding anniversary,  but with Covid we don't have any big plans but we'll still probably have a special dinner. 

    Big virtual hug Kathryn. I pray dad's hip heals soon!
    Happy 30th anniversary! May you have a lovely celebratory dinner with your beloved! 💐

    Thank you Beulah!
  • 2100k30
    2100k30 Posts: 14 Member
    Name: Christine
    Age: 63
    Height: 5' 1"
    Total weight lost: 17
    Time it took to lose: Started (earnestly) May 28, 2020

    Hoping I can actually get myself to start step aerobics this week. I know once I start I'll keep going. It's just so hard to get started.

    Week of..
    Aug 3: 196.6
    Aug 10: 196.6
    Aug 17: 194.7
    Aug 24
    Aug 31
  • 425Recess
    425Recess Posts: 272 Member
    Name: Lorrraine
    Age: 72
    Height: 5'4"
    Total weight lost: 50 lb.
    Time it took to lose: Over years with ups/downs
    How long in maintenance: at current weight ~3 years - Was on maintenance for 7 years at 125 lbs.
    Maintenance weight range: 115 +/- 2 lbs.
    Average weight recorded from 2018: Don't have the recorded number but stayed at goal.
    Average weight recorded from 2019: 114.5

    Average weight recorded for August:114.5
    Average weight recorded for September:114.5
    Average weight recorded for Oct:114.5
    Average weight recorded for Nov:114.5
    Average weight recorded for Dec: 115
    Average weight recorded for January: 115
    Average weight recorded for February: 115
    Average weight recorded for March: 115.5
    Average weight recorded for April:116.1
    Average weight recorded for May 115.2
    Average weight recorded for June:115.1
    Average weight recorded for July:114.5

    Aug 3: 113.5
    Aug 10: 113.5
    Aug 17: 114.00

    Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week:
    Struggle: Had teriyaki takeout this week and ate the leftovers the next day. I didn't want to struggle with figuring out the calories to log so didn't log for 2 days. Then I was very busy yesterday and didn't log yesterday. This is a concern because it is a beginning of a lost in focus. I woke up this morning committed to the plan again.

    Success: Even though I drifted with logging, I didn't gain.
  • lesdarts180
    lesdarts180 Posts: 3,050 Member
    Name Lesley
    Age: 69
    Height: 155 cm (5’ 1”)
    Total weight lost: 22.5 kg (approx. 50 lb)
    Time it took to lose: 9 months
    How long in maintenance: 15 months
    Maintenance weight range: 48 – 51 kg (106 – 112 lbs)

    Average weight recorded from 2018: max 72.5 kg in July, 56 kg in Dec
    Average weight 2019: 49.8 kg – reached goal weight in April, average since then 48.7 kg

    Average weight recorded in December 2019: 48.6 kg (107 lb)
    Average weight recorded for January: 49.8 kg (110 lb)
    Average weight recorded for February: 51.2 kg (113 lb)
    Average weight recorded for March: 50.6 kg (112 lb)
    Average weight recorded for April: 50.1 kg (110.5 lb)
    Average weight recorded for May: 49.1 kg (108 lb)
    Average weight recorded for June: 48.4 kg (107 lb)
    Average weight recorded for July: 48.3 kg (106.5 lb)


    August 3rd: 47.7 kg (trend 48.3)
    August 10th: 48.4 kg (trend 48.3)
    August 17th: 49.3 kg (trend 48.6)
    August 24th:
    August 31st:

    Successes/ struggles: We were away from Monday to Friday at a holiday resort. Lots of walking and a swim each day helped to keep my “calories out” reasonably high but the food was very high in carbs and low on fruit and veg, I also succumbed to temptation and had a couple of alcoholic drinks. The Covid rules meant that all the food was plated up and served to the table. The resort usually have much of the food buffet style and I would load up with salads, veg and fresh fruit. Unfortunately the portions of veg were very small and there was very little fresh fruit on offer. The desserts were all high carb, high fat options. I feel lucky that I didn’t gain more, even though it was only a few days.
    My son and little granddaughter were staying over the weekend, so I’m only just getting back to normal.
    However, 2 quiet weeks now before we go away again, so back on the straight and narrow.
  • Leezy55
    Leezy55 Posts: 339 Member
    lesdarts180 wrote: »
    Name Lesley
    Age: 69
    Height: 155 cm (5’ 1”)
    Total weight lost: 22.5 kg (approx. 50 lb)
    Time it took to lose: 9 months
    How long in maintenance: 15 months
    Maintenance weight range: 48 – 51 kg (106 – 112 lbs)

    Average weight recorded from 2018: max 72.5 kg in July, 56 kg in Dec
    Average weight 2019: 49.8 kg – reached goal weight in April, average since then 48.7 kg

    Average weight recorded in December 2019: 48.6 kg (107 lb)
    Average weight recorded for January: 49.8 kg (110 lb)
    Average weight recorded for February: 51.2 kg (113 lb)
    Average weight recorded for March: 50.6 kg (112 lb)
    Average weight recorded for April: 50.1 kg (110.5 lb)
    Average weight recorded for May: 49.1 kg (108 lb)
    Average weight recorded for June: 48.4 kg (107 lb)
    Average weight recorded for July: 48.3 kg (106.5 lb)


    August 3rd: 47.7 kg (trend 48.3)
    August 10th: 48.4 kg (trend 48.3)
    August 17th: 49.3 kg (trend 48.6)
    August 24th:
    August 31st:

    Successes/ struggles: We were away from Monday to Friday at a holiday resort. Lots of walking and a swim each day helped to keep my “calories out” reasonably high but the food was very high in carbs and low on fruit and veg, I also succumbed to temptation and had a couple of alcoholic drinks. The Covid rules meant that all the food was plated up and served to the table. The resort usually have much of the food buffet style and I would load up with salads, veg and fresh fruit. Unfortunately the portions of veg were very small and there was very little fresh fruit on offer. The desserts were all high carb, high fat options. I feel lucky that I didn’t gain more, even though it was only a few days.
    My son and little granddaughter were staying over the weekend, so I’m only just getting back to normal.
    However, 2 quiet weeks now before we go away again, so back on the straight and narrow.

    Hi Lesley,

    First congratulations on your weight loss and maintenance! What an accomplishment!

    I am 66, 5'2.5" and currently weigh about 160lbs have lost about 30. Goal is to lose about 40-50 lbs more. Going at a crawl but I know I nibble a bit.

    To lose your weight how many calories did you allot per day and how did you set your macros carbs, fat and protein? What about activity? Was it organized exercise? For maintenance what is your calorie and macro allowances?

    Thank you for any help you can provide.

    Leezy
  • speyerj
    speyerj Posts: 1,369 Member
    Rob, it's incredible how much you lost, and so quickly since last May. I look forward to cheering you on as you settle into maintenance. I'm just starting down the maintenance road too.
  • figurethefat
    figurethefat Posts: 1,444 Member
    Age: 63
    Height: 159cm
    Total weight lost: 11kg
    Time it took to lose: Started April 2020
    How long in maintenance: August 2020
    Maintenance weight range: 56-57kg
    Average weight recorded for July: 57.7kg

    Just starting maintenance and weigh-in day for me is Friday

    Week of:
    August 7 -57.1kg
    August 14 - 56.8kg
    August 21 - 56.9kg
    August 28

    Struggle: Not eating heaps of cakes / lollies. I don't seem to be able to just eat one or two. Partner got rained out at work on Tuesday and brought home a bag of fried donuts, ate one and then kept eating them throughout the day.
    Success: I managed to keep at least two dinners this week on the light side which probably helped with the overall maintenance. I think I weighed 2-3 times during the week but without stress which was good.
  • briscogun
    briscogun Posts: 1,138 Member
    Name: Briscogun
    Age: 50
    Height: 5’ 11”
    Total weight lost: 40 lbs
    Time it took to lose: Started March 2020 (this time around)
    How long in maintenance: 2 months
    Maintenance weight range: 150-155

    Starting weight recorded from February: 190.2 (starting weight)
    Average weight recorded from March: 178.4
    Average weight recorded from April: 166.2
    Average weight recorded from May: 156.8
    Average weight recorded for June: 152.1
    Average weight recorded for July: 149.8
    Average weight recorded for August: 152.8 (to date)


    Week of:
    Aug 7: 152.7
    Aug 14: 153.3
    Aug 21: 153
    Aug 28:

    Success/Struggles: So my weight shot up over my top end of maintenance range after a “binge” last weekend (yikes!), but good news is its all already gone. For all those “scale watchers” and weight fluctuation folks out there, I’ve had an 8 lb swing in my weight this week. And no, I did not eat at a 28,000 calorie deficit this week to compensate! Sodium, carbs, water weight; it all adds up quick and goes away just as quick.

    My birthday is at the end of next week so we’ll see how THAT goes! ;)
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    Orphia wrote: »
    Name: Orphia
    Age: 53
    Height: 176 cm
    Heaviest weight: 98.9 kg
    Total Weight lost: 35 kg
    Time it took to lose: 12 months
    How long in maintenance: Since April 2016 - but gained 10 kg since March 2020 after massive trauma combined with COVID-19.
    Maintenance weight range: 65-75 kg (not sure what’s the right answer)
    Current moving average: 74.9 kg
    Today’s weigh-in: 74.5 kg

    Average weight recorded from 2015 (12 months): 85 kg
    Average weight recorded from 2016 (12 months): 64 kg
    Average weight recorded from 2017 (12 months): 64 kg
    Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 65 kg
    Average weight recorded from 2019 (12 months): 65 kg

    Average weight recorded from December 2019: 65 kg
    Average weight recorded from January 2020: 65 kg
    Average weight recorded from February 2020: 65 kg
    Average weight recorded from March 2020: 65 kg
    Average weight recorded from April 2020: 69 kg
    Average weight recorded from May 2020: 74 kg
    Average weight recorded from June 2020: 75 kg
    Average weight recorded from July 2020: 75 kg

    Average weight Week of...
    July 27 - August 2 ....... 76.0 kg
    August 3 - 9 ................ 75.6 kg
    August 10 - 16 ............ 74.9 kg
    August 17 - 23 ............
    August 24 - 30 ............
    August 31 - Sept 6 ......

    Success of the week: Running 2 km without stopping.

    Struggle of the week: None, which is good.

    Happy with my weight progress.

    Name: Orphia
    Age: 53
    Height: 176 cm
    Heaviest weight: 98.9 kg
    Total Weight lost: 35 kg
    Time it took to lose: 12 months
    How long in maintenance: Since April 2016 - but gained 10 kg since March 2020 after massive trauma combined with COVID-19.
    Maintenance weight range: 65-75 kg (not sure what’s the right answer)
    Current moving average: 75.2 kg
    Today’s weigh-in: 76.5 kg
    Average weight recorded from 2015 (12 months): 85 kg
    Average weight recorded from 2016 (12 months): 64 kg
    Average weight recorded from 2017 (12 months): 64 kg
    Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 65 kg
    Average weight recorded from 2019 (12 months): 65 kg

    Average weight recorded from December 2019: 65 kg
    Average weight recorded from January 2020: 65 kg
    Average weight recorded from February 2020: 65 kg
    Average weight recorded from March 2020: 65 kg
    Average weight recorded from April 2020: 69 kg
    Average weight recorded from May 2020: 74 kg
    Average weight recorded from June 2020: 75 kg
    Average weight recorded from July 2020: 75 kg

    Average weight Week of...
    July 27 - August 2 ....... 76.0 kg
    August 3 - 9 ................ 75.6 kg
    August 10 - 16 ............74.9 kg
    August 17 - 23 ............ 75.2 kg
    August 24 - 30 ............
    August 31 - Sept 6 ......

    Success of the week: Not overly tired after exercising.

    Struggle of the week: A day of comfort eating, but that’s due to TOM.

    The trend up this week is the usual monthly blip. Not worried.
  • kristen8000
    kristen8000 Posts: 747 Member
    Hi! My name is Kristen. And I struggle to maintain my weight. I have had great success losing/gaining, but I'm hoping this group helps me be more accountable. I weigh only 1x week on Sundays, so that's when I'll check in. My 2 goals in 2020 are to not let the scale go above 153 and weigh in EVERY Sunday for the WHOLE YEAR. This seems easy to most, but I get lazy and make excuses why I don't need to weigh in and then all of a sudden everything in my closet has shrunk. LOL

    Age: 41
    Sex: Female
    Height: 5'11"
    Total weight lost: 20 pounds
    Time it took to lose: 2 months
    How long in maintenance: 8 months
    Starting Weight: 164.8 (September 3rd, 2019)
    Goal Weight: 150 (Hit November 8th, 2019)
    Maintenance weight range: 147 - 153

    Average weight recorded for September: 160.1
    Average weight recorded for October: 154.0
    Average weight recorded for November: 149.2
    Average weight recorded for December: 146.4
    Average weight recorded for January: 145.4
    Average weight recorded for February: 143.4
    Average weight recorded for March:
    142.5
    Average weight recorded for April: 143.5
    Average weight recorded for May: 145.7
    Average weight recorded for June: 146.3
    Average weight recorded for July: 148.3

    Week of...
    August 2nd: 150.1 (Trend Weight:149.6)
    August 9th: 147.7 (Trend Weight:148.4)
    August 16th: 145.5 (Trend Weight:146.6)
    August 23rd: 147.5 (Trend Weight:147.2)

    Successes/Struggles: Didn't log this week, but also didn't change how I ate apposed to last week, other than yesterday when we had friends over for a cookout. It was a good tome, don't regret it! Back on the normal today!

    We booked a trip at the end of October to Riviera Maya, Mexico, so I have even more motivation to keep everything in check for the next few months!

    Hope everyone has a great week.
  • mtaratoot
    mtaratoot Posts: 14,216 Member
    HEAVIEST weight: 175.4 in early 2013.
    Total Weight lost: 30 pounds
    Time it took to lose: ~6 months
    How long in maintenance: Since July 2018 -- but with some fluctuation outside of goal range.
    Maintenance weight range: 142 - 148 (and not sure that's the right answer)

    Average weight recorded from 2017 (12 months): 163.8
    Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 150.7
    Average weight recorded from 2019 (12 months): 144.8

    Average weight recorded from December 2019: 145.0
    Average weight recorded from January 2020: 143.7
    Average weight recorded from February 2020: 144.2
    Average weight recorded from March 2020: 145.9
    Average weight recorded from April 2020: 148.5
    Average weight recorded from May 2020: 149.2
    Average weight recorded from June 2020: 147.3
    Average weight recorded from July 2020: 146.2

    Average weight Week of...
    July 27 - August 2 ....... 145.1
    August 3 - 9 ................ 145.0
    August 10 - 16 ............ 144.8
    August 17 - 23 ............ 145.2
    August 24 - 30 ............
    August 31 - Sept 6 ......

    Success of the week: Realizing that my average mass hasn't varied more than a half pound for the last three weeks.

    Struggle of the week: There's just so much produce coming from my garden (and neighbors who I trade with), it's hard to keep up. I love gazpacho, but I need a break.

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  • speyerj
    speyerj Posts: 1,369 Member
    Name Jane
    Age: 55
    Height: 5' 9''
    Total weight lost: 114 pounds
    Time it took to lose: 13 months, Started 6/3/2019
    How long in maintenance: 1 month
    Maintenance weight range:170-176
    Average weight recorded from 2018: 285
    Average weight recorded for 2019: 236.9

    Average weight recorded from January: 211
    Average weight recorded from February: 206.5
    Average weight recorded from March: 196.4
    Average weight recorded from April: 187
    Average weight recorded from May:181
    Average weight recorded for June: 178
    Average weight recorded for July: 174.8
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    Average weight Week of..
    Aug 2: 172
    Aug 9: 172.2
    Aug 16: 172.2
    Aug 23: 170.6
    Aug 30:

    Successes: Doing well. I am still losing weight, just really slowly. I'm eating a ton, but also getting a lot of exercise. I may have "declared maintenance" a bit early, so I kind of see this as a dry run as I figure out where I really need to be. I lost another 1/2 inch off my waist this week.

    Struggles: I normally run on M, W, F and Saturdays. I took a rest day on Wednesday this week. I was just so tired! I need to figure out how to keep up with the running while adding rowing to the routine and still incorporate time for rest. So listening to my body and adjusting. Rowing season will end in November, so I want to get in as much time on the water as I can. But I also don't want to lose ground on running either. Fortunately they are good cross training for each other.

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