2021🌟30-Pound Challenge🌟
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Age: 62
Height: 5'7" (or thereabouts)
SW (1/1/2021) = 186.8
GW = 145-150
1/4 = 186.2
1/11 = 184.8
1/18 =183.4
1/25 =184.0
2/1 = 182.5
2/8 = 181.6
2/15 = 179.2
2/22 = 183.7
3/1 = 181.4
3/9 = 181.4
3/15 = 181.6
3/22 = 181.6
3/30 = 181.3
4/5 - 182.0 (Bugger it!)
4/13= 181.8
4/19 = 181.0 (again, down but up)
The downs - the usual.
The WIN? 32.77 miles on my bike on Saturday in just under three hours of riding time. Took a 45 minute (or so) break at the halfway point to eat breakfast (way too many carbs, but a really good chorizo/egg/papas burrito and some of the best horchata I've ever had). I was riding "with" a group of people who left me in the dust. They all had the fancy, multi-thousand dollar bikes (I heard one say that another was riding a $10,000 bike. I thought he was exaggerating so I googled the brand when I got home. Low end for that bike brand was about $4200. High end? $13,000.00. Holy ****!!!!) My bike is a hybrid so it's heavy and not meant for speed. I signed on for this ride, hoping it would be a mixed group of riders. Yeah... that didn't happen. And I told them I'd not be riding with them again. Still It was a good morning for a ride and I enjoyed myself.
Challenges - water, water, water... and carbs. Working on it.
Also heat. It's definitely warming up and I'm not a fan. I'll be having to get up and out at the crack of dawn here soon. And this night owl doesn't like it. Oh well....
Hope you all have a great week.0 -
Starting weight: 214 pounds on 1/1/2021
Age: 51
Height: 5’8”
Goal weight: 184
Weekly Check-In:
January 1: 214
January 3: 211.6
January 10: 209.7
January 17: 207.6
January 24: 208
January 31: 208
February 7: 207.2
February 14: 207.9
February 21: 210.8
February 28: 212
March 7: 207.9
March 14: 208.1
March 21: 207.2
March 28: 207.0
April 4 : 207.3
April 11: 206.5
April 18: 208.2
1.7 pound gain this week. Not proud, but not aggravated either. I gave myself the week to “enjoy” foods. I ate pizza to excess, wolfed down an entire Jimmy John’s sub, and pigged out on Chinese food.
Once again I felt uncomfortably full and guilty afterwards. I know I can enjoy these foods, but simply cut down the portions, but I have portion control issues with my favorite foods—potato chips are the perfect example!
Anyway, I’m back on my logging wagon... logging all of it... and letting the guilt go...
Just now I enjoyed a portion of chips...and I’ll have a large glass of water.
My next hurdle is breaking the 200 pound barrier. This is when I start to self sabotage... but I’ve got a million projects to finish...and when I’m distracted with fun things to do, I snack less.
So glad we’re all on this journey together! Together we can do anything.❤️
Happy Wednesday!
Jill1 -
Starting weight: 214 pounds on 1/1/2021
Age: 51
Height: 5’8”
Goal weight: 184
Weekly Check-In:
January 1: 214
January 3: 211.6
January 10: 209.7
January 17: 207.6
January 24: 208
January 31: 208
February 7: 207.2
February 14: 207.9
February 21: 210.8
February 28: 212
March 7: 207.9
March 14: 208.1
March 21: 207.2
March 28: 207.0
April 4 : 207.3
April 11: 206.5
April 18: 208.2
April 25: 207.3
Loss of .9 pounds this week.
Feeling good! I’ve got my fun exercising back on track... still working on staying at or under my calories.
Have a great weekend!!
Jill 🌸0 -
Age: 62
Height: 5'7" (or thereabouts)
SW (1/1/2021) = 186.8
GW = 145-150
1/4 = 186.2
1/11 = 184.8
1/18 =183.4
1/25 =184.0
2/1 = 182.5
2/8 = 181.6
2/15 = 179.2
2/22 = 183.7
3/1 = 181.4
3/9 = 181.4
3/15 = 181.6
3/22 = 181.6
3/30 = 181.3
4/5 - 182.0 (Bugger it!)
4/13= 181.8
4/19 = 181.0
4/26 = 180.8
I got nuthin'. Absolutely nuthin'.
Last week I saw a bumper sticker on a car as I was taking my daughter to her ECT appointment. It said, "I hope something good comes to you today." I send that wish out to all of you.1 -
Starting weight: 214 pounds on 1/1/2021
Age: 51
Height: 5’8”
Goal weight: 184
Weekly Check-In:
January 1: 214
January 3: 211.6
January 10: 209.7
January 17: 207.6
January 24: 208
January 31: 208
February 7: 207.2
February 14: 207.9
February 21: 210.8
February 28: 212
March 7: 207.9
March 14: 208.1
March 21: 207.2
March 28: 207.0
April 4 : 207.3
April 11: 206.5
April 18: 208.2
April 25: 207.3
May 2. : 207.3
Status Quo
Glad I didn’t gain this week! still working on staying at or under my calories. Sometimes it’s good to look at how far you’ve gone so far.
Have a great weekend!!
Jill 🌸1 -
Age: 62
Height: 5'7" (or thereabouts)
SW (1/1/2021) = 186.8
GW = 145-150
1/4 = 186.2
1/11 = 184.8
1/18 =183.4
1/25 =184.0
2/1 = 182.5
2/8 = 181.6
2/15 = 179.2
2/22 = 183.7
3/1 = 181.4
3/9 = 181.4
3/15 = 181.6
3/22 = 181.6
3/30 = 181.3
4/5 - 182.0 (Bugger it!)
4/13= 181.8
4/19 = 181.0
4/26 = 180.8
5/3 = 181.6
*Sigh* Yesterday I was 179.6, the day before 181.0. Did I really gain two pounds in a day? Was yesterday's weight accurate or is my scale wacked? I'm at that point where I just don't give a #$*& anymore. Not a good thing. I need to clear my head and get myself back into what I need to do. All that being said, I had a really nice bike ride, if somewhat lonely, bike ride on Saturday. Looking forward to repeating that this coming weekend.
Wishing you all a great week.0 -
Age: 62
Height: 5'7" (or thereabouts)
SW (1/1/2021) = 186.8
GW = 145-150
1/4 = 186.2
1/11 = 184.8
1/18 =183.4
1/25 =184.0
2/1 = 182.5
2/8 = 181.6
2/15 = 179.2
2/22 = 183.7
3/1 = 181.4
3/9 = 181.4
3/15 = 181.6
3/22 = 181.6
3/30 = 181.3
4/5 - 182.0 (Bugger it!)
4/13= 181.8
4/19 = 181.0
4/26 = 180.8
5/3 = 181.6
*Sigh* Yesterday I was 179.6, the day before 181.0. Did I really gain two pounds in a day? Was yesterday's weight accurate or is my scale wacked? I'm at that point where I just don't give a #$*& anymore. Not a good thing. I need to clear my head and get myself back into what I need to do. All that being said, I had a really nice bike ride, if somewhat lonely, bike ride on Saturday. Looking forward to repeating that this coming weekend.
Wishing you all a great week.
I’ve been stuck, too, and not really in to it for the past month or so… going through the motions. But like you, finding your fun exercise in biking, mine is dancing/walking workouts.
I just have to get back on logging and tracking. We can totally do this!
Jill1 -
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Starting weight: 214 pounds on 1/1/2021
Age: 51
Height: 5’8”
Goal weight: 184
Weekly Check-In:
January 1: 214
January 3: 211.6
January 10: 209.7
January 17: 207.6
January 24: 208
January 31: 208
February 7: 207.2
February 14: 207.9
February 21: 210.8
February 28: 212
March 7: 207.9
March 14: 208.1
March 21: 207.2
March 28: 207.0
April 4 : 207.3
April 11: 206.5
April 18: 208.2
April 25: 207.3
May 2. : 207.3
May 9: 208.4
Not a great week, but definitely not a disaster!
😉
Jill1 -
Hello everyone! I'm returning to MFP after a 3 year hiatus. I weighed 202 then, currently 210. I would like to end the year at 190lbs with an ultimate goal of 175lbs. I will log in daily. Add me as a friend for encouragement. Good luck!3
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Hello everyone! I'm returning to MFP after a 3 year hiatus. I weighed 202 then, currently 210. I would like to end the year at 190lbs with an ultimate goal of 175lbs. I will log in daily. Add me as a friend for encouragement. Good luck!
Welcome! Glad you’re back on MFP.
Today I hit 210.8 and decided it is time to recommit as well. Glad you’re on the journey with us!
Jill1 -
Age: 62
Height: 5'7" (or thereabouts)
SW (1/1/2021) = 186.8
GW = 145-150
1/4 = 186.2
1/11 = 184.8
1/18 =183.4
1/25 =184.0
2/1 = 182.5
2/8 = 181.6
2/15 = 179.2
2/22 = 183.7
3/1 = 181.4
3/9 = 181.4
3/15 = 181.6
3/22 = 181.6
3/30 = 181.3
4/5 - 182.0 (Bugger it!)
4/13= 181.8
4/19 = 181.0
4/26 = 180.8
5/3 = 181.6
5/10 = 178.6 (this didn't last long)
5/17 = 180.8 (see?)
5/24 = 179.6 (sigh)
Kind of got behind on this. Well, posting at least. I still weigh myself every day. I'm pretty much maintaining, although I still have about 30 pounds to go to get to where I really want to be. I guess I should be happy I'm not packing the weight back on, huh?
Same traps. Same goals. No changes there.
I'll try to get better about the weekly posting, but I'm not promising anything. 1 -
Late to the crew, but would love to join an active group! I gained 42-44lbs with my pregnancy.
Before birth: 182 lbs
SW: 169 lbs
GW by end of year: 140lbs
GW in general: 130 lbs
Check-ins:
April 28, 2021 (1 month pp): 169 lbs
May 7, 2021 (6wks pp): 163 lbs
May 25 check-in(~2months pp): 160 lbs1 -
Welcome AshesSquared! Glad to have you here. 😄 You’re making great progress.
Sei, I’m there with you going up and going down a bit, but maintaining. I know myself, and exercise is no problem for me. I love being outside, cutting the grass, shoveling snow, but my biggest challenge is watching portions and logging consistently.
Today begins my logging marathon!
Jill2 -
Welcome AshesSquared! Glad to have you here. 😄 You’re making great progress.
Sei, I’m there with you going up and going down a bit, but maintaining. I know myself, and exercise is no problem for me. I love being outside, cutting the grass, shoveling snow, but my biggest challenge is watching portions and logging consistently.
Today begins my logging marathon!
Jill
The hotter it gets, the less I want to move. Hahahaha! Portion size is only an issue when it comes to pizza. Then I can eat a whole one (which I did Monday night - sigh). Oh, I need to stay away from things like donut holes and cookies. There is no such thing as moderation once I start. Logging is on again/off again. I'm trying to get better.
Keep the faith, Jill. You've got this.1 -
AshesSquared wrote: »Late to the crew, but would love to join an active group! I gained 42-44lbs with my pregnancy.
Welcome to you ... and to your new little one. You're doing great so far!
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Saw my first rattlesnake in the wild for this year on my ride this morning. Did I stop for the photo op? Oh *hell* no! Those things are called "nope ropes" for a reason.
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Yep... rattlers fit both those names for sure!
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Height: 5'5"
Before birth: 182 lbs
SW: 169 lbs
GW by end of year: 140lbs
GW in general: 130 lbs
Check-ins:
April 28, 2021 (1 month pp): 169 lbs
May 7, 2021 (6wks pp): 163 lbs
May 25 check-in(~2months pp): 160 lbs
June 4 check-in: 157 lbs
Baby girl is 10 weeks! 🎉
😅 I half don't believe the scale. I don't want to be too aggressive and gain it all back once I stop logging. It also might just be this week has been pretty active with walks and gardening and I don't log those as exercise. We'll see what happens next week!1 -
Age: 62
Height: 5'7" (or thereabouts)
SW (1/1/2021) = 186.8
GW = 145-150
1/4 = 186.2
1/11 = 184.8
1/18 =183.4
1/25 =184.0
2/1 = 182.5
2/8 = 181.6
2/15 = 179.2
2/22 = 183.7
3/1 = 181.4
3/9 = 181.4
3/15 = 181.6
3/22 = 181.6
3/30 = 181.3
4/5 - 182.0
4/13= 181.8
4/19 = 181.0
4/26 = 180.8
5/3 = 181.6
5/10 = 178.6
5/17 = 180.8
5/24 = 179.6
5/31 = 181.4 (didn't log in last week)
6/7 = 177.6
Signed up with another challenge on here called the UAC (Ultimate Accountability Challenge). Have to stay within calorie budget, exercise at least 20 minutes per day, and log everything (sip, taste, bite, meal) that goes into your mouth. So far I've been keeping up on it, but it's only been a week.
Still biking on the weekend (having to get up and out by 5:00 a.m. to beat the heat), walking the dog most nights, and trying really hard to stay within calories (not always succeeding). I'm also trying really hard to be accurate and thorough with my logging.
Challenges? Water, logging, carbs, calories
Positive things? Well, the weight is starting to go down again.... It's early in the month yet though.
Hang in there everybody! We've got this.
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Age: 62
Height: 5'7" (or thereabouts)
SW (1/1/2021) = 186.8
GW = 145-150
1/4 = 186.2
1/11 = 184.8
1/18 =183.4
1/25 =184.0
2/1 = 182.5
2/8 = 181.6
2/15 = 179.2
2/22 = 183.7
3/1 = 181.4
3/9 = 181.4
3/15 = 181.6
3/22 = 181.6
3/30 = 181.3
4/5 - 182.0
4/13= 181.8
4/19 = 181.0
4/26 = 180.8
5/3 = 181.6
5/10 = 178.6
5/17 = 180.8
5/24 = 179.6
5/31 = 181.4 (didn't log in last week)
6/7 = 177.6
Signed up with another challenge on here called the UAC (Ultimate Accountability Challenge). Have to stay within calorie budget, exercise at least 20 minutes per day, and log everything (sip, taste, bite, meal) that goes into your mouth. So far I've been keeping up on it, but it's only been a week.
Still biking on the weekend (having to get up and out by 5:00 a.m. to beat the heat), walking the dog most nights, and trying really hard to stay within calories (not always succeeding). I'm also trying really hard to be accurate and thorough with my logging.
Challenges? Water, logging, carbs, calories
Positive things? Well, the weight is starting to go down again.... It's early in the month yet though.
Hang in there everybody! We've got this.
That’s awesome, Sei!
Congratulations on your progress. ☀️1 -
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6/14/2021
Age: 62
Height: 5'7" (or thereabouts)
SW (1/1/2021) = 186.8
GW = 145-150
1/4 = 186.2
1/11 = 184.8
1/18 =183.4
1/25 =184.0
2/1 = 182.5
2/8 = 181.6
2/15 = 179.2
2/22 = 183.7
3/1 = 181.4
3/9 = 181.4
3/15 = 181.6
3/22 = 181.6
3/30 = 181.3
4/5 - 182.0
4/13= 181.8
4/19 = 181.0
4/26 = 180.8
5/3 = 181.6
5/10 = 178.6
5/17 = 180.8
5/24 = 179.6
5/31 = 181.4 (didn't log in last week)
6/7 = 177.6
6/14 = 179.4
Well, that's disappointing, although not unexpected. Had a bad day on Saturday (almost 3x my calorie limit!!!!). Stress, frustration, uncertainty, trepidation, and just a general miasma of sadness and helplessness settled over me that day and I just ate. And ate. And ate. And there were blintzes and pancakes and fries and an ice cream sundae. I didn't exercise as much as I'd have liked that day and what I did Sunday sure didn't make up for it all. (It's true, you can't out-exercise a bad diet). On the other hand, I enjoyed every bite of that sundae.
It's super hot here right now. (112ºF predicted today, 113º tomorrow, cooling off to 110º by Saturday. It's not quite 10:00 a.m. and it's already 97º... I know, I know, it's a dry heat. But don't for a minute think we aren't cooking. All y'all dealing with heat and humidity are stewing. We bake, roast, and broil. ) I don't want to do anything except sit under the ac vent and read, while drinking iced tea.
However, on the plus side, I've upped my water intake (necessary in this weather) and I got a bunch of more or less low carb (net if not total) snacks to nosh on if I need something between meals. Not as good for me as veggies, I'm sure, but a dang sight tastier. Hopefully, during the upcoming week, I'll pull off a miracle and get back down to that weight from last week.
Hope y'all have a great week3 -
Height: 5'5"
Before birth: 182 lbs
SW: 169 lbs
GW by end of year: 140lbs
GW in general: 130 lbs
Check-ins:
April 28, 2021 (1 month pp): 169 lbs
May 7, 2021 (6wks pp): 163 lbs
May 25 check-in(~2months pp): 160 lbs
June 4 check-in: 157 lbs
June 15 check-in: 157.2 lbs 🥳
I spent a long weekend visiting family introducing them to baby, and my family has all of my favorite foods in copious quantities, so roughly maintaining is beautiful ❤️
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Happy Monday, friends!
Time for a progress snapshot:
In the big picture of things, I have 7 more pounds to lose in order to hit my 30 pound goal. As you can see, it has taken me a while to get here, so I’m on the slow and mostly steady path to weight loss.
Have a great day!
Jill ❤️2 -
AshesSquared wrote: »Height: 5'5"
Before birth: 182 lbs
SW: 169 lbs
GW by end of year: 140lbs
GW in general: 130 lbs
Check-ins:
April 28, 2021 (1 month pp): 169 lbs
May 7, 2021 (6wks pp): 163 lbs
May 25 check-in(~2months pp): 160 lbs
June 4 check-in: 157 lbs
June 15 check-in: 157.2 lbs 🥳
I spent a long weekend visiting family introducing them to baby, and my family has all of my favorite foods in copious quantities, so roughly maintaining is beautiful ❤️
Maintaining is great!1 -
6/21/2021
Age: 62
Height: 5'7" (or thereabouts)
SW (1/1/2021) = 186.8
GW = 145-150
1/4 = 186.2
1/11 = 184.8
1/18 =183.4
1/25 =184.0
2/1 = 182.5
2/8 = 181.6
2/15 = 179.2
2/22 = 183.7
3/1 = 181.4
3/9 = 181.4
3/15 = 181.6
3/22 = 181.6
3/30 = 181.3
4/5 - 182.0
4/13= 181.8
4/19 = 181.0
4/26 = 180.8
5/3 = 181.6
5/10 = 178.6
5/17 = 180.8
5/24 = 179.6
5/31 = 181.4 (didn't log in last week)
6/7 = 177.6
6/14 = 179.4
6/21 = 177.4 (not sure how this happened, since I wasn't good over the weekend - probably just hasn't caught up yet.
Hmmm... Here's my graph for just the past year. Because I was on and off MFP so many times over the years since I first started, I opted not to look at the graph for "from starting weight" because it's deceiving.
It's a really strong downward trend, until about January of this year. Then it just kind of stalled and even went up more than it should have. Hoping I can keep it going down now.
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6/21/2021
Age: 62
Height: 5'7" (or thereabouts)
SW (1/1/2021) = 186.8
GW = 145-150
1/4 = 186.2
1/11 = 184.8
1/18 =183.4
1/25 =184.0
2/1 = 182.5
2/8 = 181.6
2/15 = 179.2
2/22 = 183.7
3/1 = 181.4
3/9 = 181.4
3/15 = 181.6
3/22 = 181.6
3/30 = 181.3
4/5 - 182.0
4/13= 181.8
4/19 = 181.0
4/26 = 180.8
5/3 = 181.6
5/10 = 178.6
5/17 = 180.8
5/24 = 179.6
5/31 = 181.4 (didn't log in last week)
6/7 = 177.6
6/14 = 179.4
6/21 = 177.4 (not sure how this happened, since I wasn't good over the weekend - probably just hasn't caught up yet.
Hmmm... Here's my graph for just the past year. Because I was on and off MFP so many times over the years since I first started, I opted not to look at the graph for "from starting weight" because it's deceiving.
It's a really strong downward trend, until about January of this year. Then it just kind of stalled and even went up more than it should have. Hoping I can keep it going down now.
That’s awesome!! Great downward progress.
I’ve been hovering around the same weight since January, and I’m ready for a downward trend. I picked up healthy groceries yesterday, and I’m on a 3 day morning dog walk with Roxie. I’m ready!2
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