Just Give Me 10 Days ~ Round 140
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Love for myself: Eat well under Goal, and get my exercise in.
Love for others: Following Covid guidelines to drive down transmission ratesLooking forward: You are not stuck at home. You are SAFE at home. One word can change your attitude
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😷Take care! Stay safe!😷
February focus: improving stamina, strength, flexibility, which may impact the scale
Aims:2021 Focus:JGM10D ~|~ Round 140- Maintain weight < 150
- 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!
Recent 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 ✅ Strength training has slowed progress, but that’s okay.
- That's a WIN in my book!
[*] Focus: maintenance! I might even manage to lose a bit more ever so slowly.
[*] (One good thing about Covid is that I don't have to traverse the minefield of family celebration meals.)
🔹Posting weight and comments each evening.🔹Age 74;🔹Height 5’2”🔹Female🔹🔹GW: 2020: <150✅
🔹SW: 227lbs (Mar 2014)
🔹1 Aug 2019: 171.1
🔹GW 2019: < 155 ✅
🔹31 Dec: 145.8
🔹1 Jan 2021: 147.2
🔷24 Jan: 143.8
🔹LW: 143.8 (Jan 2021)
🔹Focus: maintain<150
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 139 EW: 144.7
Round 140 Goal: Maintain < 150
==============================- 01/02: 144.6: Goals 🌟
- 02/02: 144.6: Goals 🌟
- 03/02: 144.2: Goals 🌟
- 04/02: 144.7: Goals 🌟 Quite happy to plateau here for a while. 😝
- 05/02: 144.5: Goals 🌟
- 06/02: 146.1: Goals😮 too much sodium.
- 07/02: xxx: Goals
- 08/02: xxx: Goals
- 09/02: xxx: Goals
- 10/02: xxx: Goals
Daily Goals- Round 135 EW 146.8🌻
- Round 120 EW 150.1🌻
- Round 110 EW 148.2🌻
- Round 109 EW 147.2🌻
- 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!!!
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
https://www.random.org/colors/hex
Purple: #ff4968.
THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.
REMINDERS: One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you.Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!- 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.
02/05 - 145.5 - The surgery went as well as we could have hoped. The biopsy results should be in next week, but the Doctor has a very positive outlook. Thank you to everyone here for the support!
Still praying for a positive outcome. Keep us posted!8 -
Round 140
Female, 5' 2"
Age 54
Round 138: 151.8 (-1.4 lb)
Round 139: 147.8 (-4.0 lb)
Starting Weight: 147.8
Round Goal Weight: 146.0
02/01 148.0 Not the best start, had pizza last night.
02/02 147.6 I have the grandkids for two days, so keeping busy.
02/03 147.6
02/04 147.4
02/05 147.4
02/06 147.8 Bad food choices yesterday. Having the grandkids this week really threw my game off. I haven't been logging my food. Time to get serious again
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02/08
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SheilaBoneham wrote: »I asked before but never saw an answer (could have missed it if anyone did!) — does anyone know what causes the crazy column formatting in some posts? Or how to fix?
Sheila, I saw your post asking that question, but I have not seen any weird column formatting you refer to just now.
I only occasionally see that issue when viewing posts on my phone. On laptop, there has never been an issue. AND if I recall, it is the same individual's posts what come up wonky. I'll look again later when I'm stuck in the passenger seat of the car for a couple hours.2 -
So, it is Feb 1 and also the first day of Round 140. I got under my stated goal just over one round ago, so now the process begins. My “weight” goal will be to maintain and, given staying the same is not very exciting, this will be all challenging for me. I have learned how to lose well, now to learn to maintain and more importantly to maintain while adding to my healthy habits.
Goal for 140 - to practice none weight loss goals. For this round, to close all three Apple Watch rings for 7 day in a row. I have yet to meet this challenge.
Past Goals- Get under 150
- Get under 145 by my birthday (10/26)
- Get to pre-COVID weight from Feb 2020, 142.4
- Get under 140 before Thanksgiving 2020,
- Not gain over Thanksgiving,
- Get below 135
- Lose min 2 lb during December
- Walk/run to Sombrero B for sunrise photo
- Maintain losses of time in Florida
- Maintain weight for round 136 which included Xmas as well as New Years
- lost the 1 token pound in round 137, but is was what I hoped for, so all good, right?
- passed the -1 lb goal for round 138, and actually passed UGW of 129
Female
Height 5’ 4.5”
Age 59
UHW - 9/13/01 168.8
Recent low weight - 5/24/17 - 126
CSW - 9/14/20 153.0
UGW 129.0 (being revisited - have passed that number)Round 126 equivalent: -3.8 9/14-9/23
Round 127: -2.0 9/24-10/3
Round 128: -1.4 10/4-10/13
Round 129: -1.4 10/14-10/23
Round 130: -2.2 10/24-11/2
Round 131: -2.8 11/3-11/12
Round 132: -2.2 11/13-11/22
Round 133: -.8 11/12-12/2
Round 134: -3.8 12/3-12/12
Round 135: -.6 12/13-12/22
Round 136: 0.0 12/23-1/1
Round 137: -1.0 1/2-1/11
Round 138: - 2.8 1/12-1/21
Round 139: -1.0 1/22-1/31
Running total, since Sept 14, 2020: -25.8
Round 140 – starting weight 127.2
2/1 – 126.2 Oops, not the way I was supposed to start maintenance. Yesterday was highly distracting which helps. Trying to continue to pre-track my days. Last night though, I had a “first”. I was updating info for the 24 hour challenge I have been doing and I noticed I was 32 minutes shy of hitting 30 hours for the month. It was late and cold, but I got dressed and went out for a “walk”. Well I ended up jogging, and I jogged the entire time without stopping, 3.44 miles AND I am still alive. Maybe seeing that I could do that will encourage me to start making a greater effort towards switching to jogging/running from my fast walking. (For my future comparative records, as I print these out for my notebook, Tanita BF scale 126.5 and 26% BF at 6AM – curious what I will see at next check in May)
2/2 – 127.0 Makes more sense than yesterday’s low and I know it has nothing to do with 200 more calories yesterday. (decided to step on the Tanita scale, 6:30 AM, 127.0, 25% bodyfat. Interesting, up .8 yes down 25% - almost seems like this BF scale needs to be stepped on regularly to monitor trends)
2/3 – 127.8 Not cool. Two days in a row now. Calorie increase was only 200 calories per day and exercise I in similar range. I am assuming the increases are from glycogen replenishment and its associated fluids. But not cool! This is certainly making the mental aspect of maintenance challenging. Trying to focus on trusting the numbers. If tomorrow shows another gain, I’m going to switch to only 100 additional calories per day for the rest of the round.
2/4 – 127.0 I’m good with this. It is a number that makes the most sense to me. Another distracting day today dealing with my MIL’s condo, BUT it should be the last non-negotiable (last furniture delivery) though I will certainly be back to continue to square things away for her (Note: she is in Florida for the season). (science experiment this morning – Tanita scale, 6:33 AM, 127.0, 24% body fat – so two days later, same time, same weight, but another 1% less ……hmmmmm)
2/5 – 126.6 So last night was second attempt at running. I think I now need to get educated about stretching before and/or after. Hurting a bit today, unlike the first.
2/6 – 126.4 So the extra 200 cal/day are stabilizing out pretty well. Each day right now is crazy busy, but I am fortunate that I should just have one more week of insanity and then should have a much more relaxed life for a couple of months. Emphasis on the “should” (experiment continues – Tanita scale 6 AM, 126.4, 25% body fat – so went down in weight but up in BF% over two days)
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1/31 - PM: Indoor cycle 30 min; 7 min mixed planks, 1.5 min sit ups (30), knee pushups (20); 0:39:10 Jogging at 11’23” pace for 3.44 miles, avg HR 165 BPM. When I heading outside, I told myself I was giving myself a gift of fresh air exercise that has been missing.
2/1 - PM: Indoor cycle 45:58 for 11:07 miles; 6 min mixed planks, 1.5 min sit ups (27), push ups (23)
2/2 - AM: 30 min snow shoveling; PM: 0:59:54 snow boot walk at 15’54” pace for 3.76 miles, avg HR 118 BPM; 5 min mixed planks, 1.5 min sit ups (36), 1 min knee push ups (20)
2/3 - PM: 40 min snow shoveling; 6 min mixed planks, 1.5 min sit ups (30), 1 min knee push ups (26), 1.5 min squats (58), 1.5 min hip bridges (36); Indoor cycle 21:06 for 5.03 miles
2/4 - AM: 4:26 min single forearm plank; PM: 0:32:26 run at 11’16” pace for 2.88 miles; 1.5 min sit ups (29), 1.5 min pushups (5 real, 18 knee)
2/5 - PM: Indoor cycle 30:10 min, 7.12 miles – Notice that I am failing at adding posts on the love challenge, but the actions of this week are continual actions of love. MIL was widowed Oct 2019 and immediately signed purchase and sale on a smaller home, a town house. Well it was new construction and just completed 10 days ago. She is in Florida, so DH and I have driven over almost every day dealing will all aspects of getting her place set up so that when she comes home, she “comes home”. SIL and BIL spent the day with us working as well. It’s a family’s effort of love.
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February milage total – 29.86 miles
Indoor cycle: 23:22
Walking: 3.76
Running 2.88
ROUND 140 TOTAL: TBD
TOTAL SINCE 9/14: -25.8 (-41.8 from 9/2001)8 -
61 year old female; 5’5"
Highest Weight: 213
Lowest Weight: 143
SW: 188.4
GW: (for now: 165--will set it lower later)
Round HistoryRd 129 SW: approx.186; EW: 181.6
Rd 130 SW: 181.6, EW: 182.6
Rd 131 SW: 181.6, EW:181.6
Rd 132 SW: 181.6, EW 178.8
Rd 133 SW: 179.8, EW 179.6 (Thanksgiving)
Rd 134 SW: 179.6, EW 176.2
Rd 135 SW: 176.2, EW 176.8
Rd 136 SW: 177.4, EW 177.8 (Christmas)
Rd 137 SW: 177.8, EW 176.4
Rd 138 SW: 176.4, EW 174.2
Rd 139 SW: 174.2, EW 175.8
Day/Weight/Comment
02/01 175.6 Good day with food yesterday but still enjoyed a special dinner with hubby after his trip. My walk was cut short by cold rain, but came home and got in miles on the bike instead.
02/02 175.4 Snowed in, but managed to eat well all day. Did 19:5 IF and 2.5 miles of exercise.
02/03 175.2 Easing down again, yay! No formal exercise yesterday, but had a super productive day at work, so I do feel good about that.
02/04 175.2 Was a beautiful afternoon, although cold, so I was able to walk outside (2.39 miles) between work and picking up the grand baby at daycare. I really needed that, and can’t wait till weather is warm enough to take her with me again to the park to walk. Headed to Florida for a long weekend, so scales won’t be the same. I will enjoy the seafood but try to manage everything else. Hoping it will be nice enough to get in some long walks or real bike rides.
02/05 176.2 on different scales today, and yesterday was air travel day. Did well on food intake, but my grilled grouper was salty last night then I was SO thirsty all evening I drank a ton of water, so the number could be accurate, but hopefully a lot of water. Hoping to get in a real bike ride today and a walk while the weather is warm.
02/06 176.6 Not a good food day yesterday, but finally got in a good bike ride and also walked two miles to dinner on the beach.
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Love for myself—100-Mile Challenge—Total So Far = 22.36
Love for others—Random Acts of Kindness and other things I love:
2/2 Bailed a co-worker out of a mess she had made in a program before she asked me to.
2/3 Purchased one of @SheilaBoneham’s books on Audible to listen to as soon as I’m finished with the one I have going. Already put several others in my “Want to Read” shelf on GoodReads. Love that I’ll be reading a book written by a friend. :-)
2/4 This trip is for me! Wasn’t able to get down there during December because of Mom’s illness and death, so I need this little getaway right now.
2/5 I love watching the sun rise and set reflected on the intercostal waterway. We watched it go down at the restaurant last night. RAoK: helped a stranger get a great spot to take a pic from and helped him frame a photo with the little decorative lights from the restaurant railing in the foreground and the sunset in the background. Made him happy and did me too.
2/6 Left a big tip for our waitress at breakfast yesterday at one of our favorite places down here because their business is so low from Covid. We figured she could use a little extra. Also looked for opportunities yesterday to just say something nice to a stranger. Feels good to hand out random compliments and watch people’s faces light up!
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5'1", 50yrs
GW: 101 - 104
2/6 - 106.8
Just felt like this week I was fighting my nutrition all week!
SO I made a realistic food plan to implement for this week ahead. I am planning on preparing it and 'bagging it up' and freezing it so that I have everything from Breakfast to Snack to Dinner all "Grab and Go"
Cardio this morning. Kickboxing. I did that yesterday too and...I LOVED every second of it. I am totally going to add this as my go-to thing when I want to "MOOOOVE".2/6 - 106.8 <- really fought for that number this week.
2/4 - 106.8
2/3 - 107.6
2/2 - 108.4
2/1 - 107
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29 yo female
5’2” Small frame according to my wrist circumference
SW 126.2 (April 14th, 2020)
Highest lifetime weight: 138 lbs. August 2011
Goal Weight: 110
Previous rounds: 125.2 -> 122.8 -> 121.6 -> 121.2 -> 119.8-> 119.4 -> 117.8 ->116.6 -> 117.2 ->117.2->114.8 ->116.8 -> 116.4 -> 114.0 -> 115 -> 115.4 ->115 ->113 -> 113-> 113.8 ->114.6 -> 113.6 -> 115.8-> 116 -> 115.6 -> 117.6 -> 115.8 ->118.2-> 117.4
Goal weight for this round: Maintain in the 115-117ish range.
Another goal: Actually check-in each day and weigh daily.
Previous days02/06 117.2 Feeling much better this morning which is a relief. I think I was going to cry if I had another day of the pain I had yesterday and Thursday afternoon/night. Stuff like this always makes me grateful for what I have on a regular basis. My heart goes out to people living with chronic pain. Today, I’m looking forward to making some healthy pancakes or waffles for breakfast and a homemade chicken soup for dinner. I’ll probably take it easy today again and just do some yoga and eat at maintenance or slightly under. Also, my dad is sounding like himself more and more each day, thanks again for the support. He was back to getting frazzled about something little yesterday, which means he's getting better
02/01 Did not post or weigh.
02/02 116.2 Lost the water weight which is good. I’m trying to treat my body nicely this week because my dad got admitted to the hospital on Sunday night due to Covid and it was a stressful Sunday night convincing him to go be seen (he’s still in there but he’s doing ok and is stable). It took me calling him like every 45 minutes to see how he was doing and telling him not to mess with dehydration due to gi symptoms. He’s a rather stubborn French Canadian.
My food has been good yesterday and today despite being tired and feeling out of it. I have to pick up our csa tomorrow night and I’m looking forward to the celeriac that is supposed to be in the box. I’ve never tried it and can’t wait to try a new veggie! Today’s breakfast was high protein & fiber molten chocolate cake made in the microwave and cottage cheese with defrosted blueberries and raspberries. I was so full from the cake that I was able to save the cottage cheese and fruit for a snack this afternoon. Dinner will be marinated jerk split chicken breasts, roasted butternut squash and purple potatoes. I’m also excited for a colorful dinner with the purple potatoes and the orange squash!
02/03 Did not post
02/04 117.2 So my dad is home from the hospital and sounds a lot better today. Thank you everyone for the kind words for my dad!
Yesterday’s food was pretty good over all. We ended up getting Thai for dinner but I got masaman curry with veggies and beef. The beef seemed pretty lean and their were more peppers and onions versus the starchier veggies that are know to be in that type of curry. I had some sticky rice on the side too. The good thing I did with the curry was that I scooped the veggies and protein into a bowl so I wound up having less of the caloric coconut milk.
Today has also been good food wise. I’m happy about that because I wasn’t able to get a spin bike ride in and just did some yoga this morning. I decided that for the Winter/Early Spring I’m going to focus on maintaining because I just feel like I need to/it’ll be better for my psyche. Then as the weather starts to warm up and the produce in our CSA is less starchy, it’ll be easier to make more filling meals that are less dense calorically. Have a good night, I’m off to go watch ER with my husband!
02/05 Did not weigh. I’m taking it very easy today due to some personal health stuff that has me just wanting to rest. I’ll be ok and it should get better in the next day or so. Food has been decent today and plan to eat at maintenance.
! Have a good weekend!
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02/01 Did not post. Did yoga in the morning and an active recovery 30 minute spin bike workout. My hamstring has been bothering me so I didn’t want to push it like I usually do.
02/02 I am grateful for my health and am able to show my body some love by exercising and eating relatively healthy for it. Did yoga this morning and plan to do a 30 minute spin bike workout.
02/03
02/04 I love my coworkers! I did a 75 minute yoga session that was very relaxing and not as intense as 75 minutes sounds.
02/05 I love my husband and am so grateful he is who he is. I was able to do some yoga this morning and it helped my current issue a touch. I might repeat the same video tomorrow morning because it really got into the hips and was good for the pelvic floor muscles too. People, take care of those pelvic floor muscles. You’ll never know how much you appreciate them until you have issues with them.
02/06 Haven’t done anything yet but plan on the same yoga routine I did yesterday. I love my kitty and how cuddly he is. He was the perfect cuddle bug when I was in bed yesterday. He didn’t leave my side at all.
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You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.Female, 5’3”, 60R139 20200131: 208.6 (+.9)
2019 SW: 245 BMI 43.4 (1/2/2019) Lost 15 lbs in 2019 then regained 5
2020 SW: 235 BMI 41.6 (1/1/2020) Then back up to 241 before refocusing in Aug
2021 SW: 212 BMI 37.6 (1/1/2021)
GW: <200 in 2020 BMI 35.2
UGW: 165 BMI 29.2 Overweight NOT Obese
My goal for 2021 is to get into ONEderland and make it stick. Changing my life.
Plans:
🔹Find workout routine that works (walk, bike, planks, yoga, swim, take advantage of retirement to be more active); target walking 100 miles each month
🔹Drink more water (target min 64-80 oz daily; start with 1 glass before coffee)
🔹Journal Food Daily (tracking with MFP since 12/28/2018; basically skipped June-Dec 2019; recommit 1/1/2020; skipped out April-July 2020; recommit 8/6/2020)
🔹Daily Vitamins (Dr’s orders; need to not ignore)
🔹Drink less alcohol (3 AF days per week; ~12 AF days per month; limit 1-2 glasses per day)
R63: 245 (1/2/2019)
R64-75: notes in 2019 folder
R76: 229.5 (5/12/2019)
R77-99: notes in 2019 folder
SWR100: 236.4 (12/29/2019)
R100: 235.5 (-.9)
R101: 235 (-.5)
R102: 235 (+/-0)
R103: 238 (+3)
R104-105: skipped
R106: 236 (-2)
R107-111: skipped
R112: 239 (+3)
R113-R121: skipped
SWR122: 241 (8/6/2020)
R122 20200804: 234.8 (-6.2)
R123 20200824: 231.4 (-3.4)
R124 20200903: 229.3 (-2.1)
R125 20200913: 227.7 (-1.6) Daily check-in but DNW 10 days @ fishing camp 🎣
R126 20200923: 224.8 (-2.9)
R127 20201003: 221.1 (-3.7)
R128 20201013: 220.3 (-.8)
R129 20201023: 219.6 (-.7)
R130 20201102: 219.0 (-.6)
R131 20201112: 216.8 (-2.2)
R132 20201122: 214.6 (-2.2)
R133 20201202: 214.4 (-.2)
R134 20201212: 213.3 (-1.1)
R135 20201222: 212.9 (-.4)
R136 20200101: 211.4 (-1.5)
R137 20200111: 210.0 (-1.4)
R138 20200121: 207.7 (-2.3)
R140: Still working on getting my water and carbs under control this year
Exercise Goal for this round: Bike 2x, Walk 8x, Plank 8x
🎯Mini Goal: S-T-R-E-T-C-H for 205
Day/Weight/Previous Day’s Comment
2/1 207.2 Walked 3 miles, plank, 2054 cal, 54 net carbs, 2 glasses wine.
2/2 207.4 Walked 2.4 + .6 miles, plank, 1324 cal, 33 net carbs, AF. New challenge … no more sugar free chocolate as a snack in February! I’ve gotten addicted and I really never cared much for chocolate LOL
2/3 207.0 Walked 3.3 + .6 miles, plank, 1554 cal, 24 net carbs, AF.
2/4 205.9 Walked 3.6 + .6 miles, plank, 1343 cal, 34 net carbs, AF. Swoosh!
2/5 206.7 Walk 2.8 + 1.7 miles, plank, 1448 cal, 45 net carbs, AF. Bye bye leftover pasta from last weekend’s indulgence - chicken tetrazzini will no longer derail me!
2/6 205.7 No exercise, shopping instead, 1345 cal, 57 net carbs, 2 glasses of wine. Lunch at Local Foods ate my favorite yummy Crunchy Chicken sandwich (oven roasted chicken breast, nut-seed crumble, crushed chips, lettuce, tomato, house pickles, provolone, buttermilk ranch, pretzel bun) with homemade chips and grapefruit as sides. But I ate only half which helped! That took willpower!
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Round 140
Age 67 Female
SW 160
GW 150
Goals: Low Carb, Track Carbs, Track Calories, Track weight daily, start to walking again
I’m return to this group after a 4 month leave! I did 30 rounds with success of losing 42 lbs. But the last 4 months I have gained weight back. I’m starting back!
2/01/21 160 lbs Calories 1,164, Carbs 35, Net Carbs 27. No walking bad day for my knees.
2/02/21 158.8 lbs Calories 1,060, Carbs 26, Net Carbs 17
2/03/21 158.6 lbs, Calories 1,152, Carbs 23, Net Carbs 14. Trying to walk daily today was around 4,000 steps.
2/04/21 157.4 lbs, 1,185 Calories, 38 Carbs, Net Carbs 16, walked 3,854 steps 30 minutes.
2/05/21 1,413 Calories, 55 Carbs, 25 Net Carbs and 3,328 steps 39 , minutes workout
2/06/21 156.8 lbs
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Hello guys! I’m in again, aiming to lose the quarantine weight I gained. MFP thinks I should be able to lose 2lbs per week so let’s see how this goes.
Goal- build muscle, burn fat
Day | Weight | Comment
2/01: 200.6 - overall good day today, I did have a small binge but caught myself before it got pitot control. Pushed myself hard in the gym and came in under calories. Not quite enough water today, but day 1 without alcohol!
2/02: 200.4
2/03: 198.2 some progress 🙌🏽 didn’t make it to the gym yesterday.
2/04- did not weigh
2/05- 197.8 I have had a busy week so not much gym but sticking to a healthier eating habits has helped me make some progress. And five days today with no alcohol!
2/06- 194.8 - the effect of not having dinner last night. Otherwise a good day yesterday. Got a good workout in. Drank a lot of water and stayed busy.
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Hi. I weigh in Kg and also record my Happy Scale trend
I ended the last round with a gain due to takeaway on the last night 👿 Goal for this round is to loose that weight and be below 53.2
Mon 1 53.9 trend ↔️ 👿
Tue 2 53.9 trend ↔️ Still waiting for the drop after Saturday’s takeaway!
Wed 3 53.9 trend ⬆️ 👿
Thu 4 53.8 trend ↔️ Movement at last 😊
Fri 5 53.6 trend ⬇️ 😊
Sat 6 53.7 trend ↔️ 👿
Sun 7
Mon 8
Tue 9
Wed 10
Previous RoundsRound 130 SW 57.2. EW 56.5. Loss 0.7 kg
Round 131 SW 55.6 EW 56.1. Loss 0.5 kg
Round 132 SW 56 EW 54.7. Loss 1.3kg
Round 133 SW 54.7 EW 54.0. Loss 0.7kg
Round 134 SW 54.2 EW 53.7. Loss 0.5kg
Round 135 SW 53.6. EW 53.4 Loss 0.2kg
Round 136 SW 53 EW 54 Gain 1 kg but it was Christmas and the New Year
Round 137 SW 53.9 EW 53.5 Loss 0.4kg
Round 138 SW 53.5 EW 53.5 No change - must try harder!
Round 139 SW 53.4 EW 53.9 Gain .5 kg - takeaway on the last night was to blame, I was on target for another no change round [/spolier]6 -
Start weight (31 August 2020): 349.2 lbs
Start weight for 140 challenge: 318.2 lbs
Aim for 10 February 2021 (end of 140 challenge): 316.9 lbs
02/01: 319.5 lbs The Monday bounce up, sigh. Oh well, new month woo hoo!
02/02: 319.5 lbs I'm nothing if not predictable!!
02/03: 318.9 lbs woot - going back down!
02/04: 318.9 lbs still progress....
02/05: 318.2 lbs - back to where I was at the start of the challenge and ridiculously pleased!!
02/06: 317.7 lbs - oh this is good, nice to see the scales come down half a pound. Yay!! Maybe I will make my goal after all
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Challenge 137: lost 1.5 lbs
Challenge 138: lost 2.6 lbs
Challenge 139: lost 2.7 lbs9 -
Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!
01-10 Feb 2021 (Round 140) SW: 202.2 / GW: 199
About me47-year-old woman, 5’6”
Highest Weight (2015): 236.6
01 Jan 2019 Weight: 165
01 Jan 2020 Weight: 186
01 Jan 2021 Weight: 208
01 May 2021 Goal Weight: 175
Ultimate Goal Weight: 140
Past Rounds
11-21 Jan 2021 (Round 138) SW: 205.2 / GW: 204 / EW: 203.4
22-31 Jan 2021 (Round 139) SW: 204.4 / GW: 202 / EW: 201.8
Day, Weight, Comment
2/01 – 202.2 -- 10,334 steps, 45 min aerobics yesterday. Very motivated by proximity to a weight under 200 to get there and stay there! Today’s focus: LIFT THE DARN WEIGHTS and AVOID THE TRAIL MIX. Busy day today and I’m off to a late start. Trying to work in the more difficult, higher-impact 15-minute interval workout into my daily exercise at least twice this week.
2/02 – 203.6 – 15,784 steps, 45 min aerobics yesterday. Surprising gain. Lots of sodium yesterday, I guess. Didn’t fast Sunday as I typically do and am fasting today.
2/03 – 200.8 – 10,438 steps, 50 min aerobics yesterday. A slight drop because I fasted yesterday. I am feeling discouraged because I know that weight will go up tomorrow and I am so eager to drop below 200 and reach a weight near 190 by the time I go skiing in three weeks. It’s hard to fit fasting into my schedule and I know it’s not a perfect solution, but it has so many health benefits and it really builds my confidence around my ability to resist food: If I can resist eating for 24 hours, then I can control what goes into my mouth the rest of the time, too. In theory! My schedule is changing and I need to figure out how to fit fasting in. I may not be able to do two 24-hour fasts anymore. I’m babbling. Today I’m focusing as usual on eating more fruits and veggies and less nuts and cheese. I roasted some Brussels Sprouts to snack on today. MINDFUL EATING. Also trying another new, higher intensity workout today.
2/04 – 201.4 – 11,190 steps, 50 min aerobics yesterday. I did okay with eating and for the first time ever resisted the trail mix bowl all day! I got a sugar craving before bed, however, and scavenged a couple of Halloween packs of Sour Patch Kids. Yuck. Still not sure about the best ways to fit some intermittent fasting in and the best approach for me. Still very eager to get below 200 (aka back into ONEDERLAND). Focus on mindful eating today, avoiding the cupboard and trail mix bowl, processed foods, low-fiber carbs. I think I may start a 16-20-hour fast after lunch, but haven’t decided yet.
2/05 – 201.8 – 11,325 steps, 60 min aerobics yesterday. Eating was meh. I really, really, really wanted to binge, but I didn’t, or started to, then stopped, because it just wasn’t feeling good. I am adjunct faculty and I’m in a position where I have a fabulous schedule currently, but no guarantee of future employment and no benefits. So I’m applying for jobs I don’t really want and constantly questioning whether taking a job that is meant to be permanent would really be the best choice considering how much I love my current schedule. It’s a big gamble with my happiness and financial security. So this is on my mind. I think I may be offered a job in marketing/pr that I really don’t want but pays a fortune. Or not. We’ll see. I’m applying for another job today in education administration/student support/advisement that would be fabulous for me, but the way the posting is timed, I suspect they already have someone they want to move into the position but have posted in compliance with rules for public employment with the state. Right now I have no idea if I’ll have adjunct work in the summer. Every semester is like this. It takes a toll. The system really, really sucks. Off to exercise. Thanks for listening!
2/06 – 201.8 – 13,351 steps, 50 min aerobics yesterday. Could be worse! Going to the mountains today for some snow fun. My weight goal this round is not getting much closer, but I’ve been doing well with exercise and am feeling stronger, so that’s a gain.
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Goals and RewardsExercise goals
- 10,000 steps/day
- aerobics at least 4 days per week
- weights at least 4 days per week
Eating goals
- 24-hour fast one day per week (or two)
- No late-night eating
- More fruit, veg, whole grains
- Less meat, cheese, and processed food
- Sit down for breakfast and lunch
- Less snacking
- Focus on food; avoid mindless eating
General goals
- Hike a significant portion of TRT next season
- Feel less pain and discomfort hiking
- Downhill ski confidently at intermediate level by end of next season
- Feel more confident in social and work situations
- Feel comfortable in my skin
- Live life to its fullest
- Feel more confident dancing in public
- Live longer!
Rewards
- 195 lbs hair color
- 180 lbs private ski lesson
- 170 lbs new swimming suit
- 165 lbs new car
- 155 lbs travel to Ore or Ca coast
- 145 lbs new skis or snowshoes
- 140 lbs travel to Europe or South America7 -
* ROUND 140 ( February 01- February 10) Increase electrolytes, no grains
Seeking lower bodyfat%
My name is Tish.
Age: 64
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 260
2021 Start Wgt:215 (Jan 1)
CW: 211.2
RGW: Lose 1/2 to 1 pound
FGW: 175
*It's easier for me to think 10lbs ahead at a time*(Lowest weight 171.2~March 17, 2019){Round 136 - 215 EW}Dec 31 2020(1/01)
{Round 137-209.8 EW}Jan 11 2021
{Round 138- 209.5 EW}Jan 21 2021
{Round 139- DNW/211.2 EW}Jan 31 2021{*Feb/2}
{Day/Weight/Comment}
Day1▪︎Mo•2/01- DNW (Su/31-3pm, 6:30pm~18.5hrs) 23g carbs.
Day2▪︎Tu•2/02- 211.2 (Mo/1-12:30,7pm~18hrs) 83g carbs.
Day3▪︎We•2/03- DNW (Tu/2-12:30, 3:30pm, 8pm~17.5hrs) 75g carbs.
Day4▪︎Th•2/04- DNW (We/3-12:30pm, 7pm~16.5hrs) 57g carbs. Need to buy more collagen to boost my protein. I've had too many days with very low levels.
✔Day5▪︎Fr•2/05- DNW (Th/4-6pm, 8:30pm~20hrs) 45g carbs.
✔Day6▪︎Sa•2/06- DNW (Fr/5-12:30pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm~16hrs) 100g carbs.
■Bodyfat% using Vanity Planet BF scale
■BMI using National Heart Lung & Blood Institute app
link to: Waist to Height Ratio
link to: Waist to Hip Ratio
link to: Cucumber Detox Water Recipe
SBMI ~ Smart Body Mass Index Link
Seeking lower bodyfat%
•5.5lbs lost ✔
•BMI lowered points
•BF% reduced
■2021
R137/Jan/2~SW: 212 (new start)
R138/Jan/12~SW: 209.8
R139/Jan/22~SW:209.6
R140/Feb/01~SW: DNW~Feb/2~211.25 -
UGW - 130
HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)
2021 Goals — eat mindfully; meditate most days; exercise for the pleasure of moving.
History 2020-21R100 1/7/20 end weight 177.6R139 goals — meditate daily, eat mindfully. ✔️ End weight 183. (+/-0). Didn’t track calories.
R101 1/17/20 end weight 177.6
R102 1/27/20 end weight 177.2
R103 2/6/20 end weight 178.6
R104 2/16/20 end weight 179
R105 2/26/20 end weight 180.2
R106 3/7/20 end weight 180
R107 3/17/20 end weight 180
R108 3/27/20 end weight 180.8
R109 4/6/20 end weight 180
R110 4/16/20 end weight 180.6
R111 4/26/20 end weight 181.2
R112 5/6/20 end weight 181.4
R113 5/16/20 end weight 181.8
R114 5/26/20 end weight 183 ugh.
R115 6/5/20 end weight 182.6. 10-day calorie ave 1554
R116 6/15/20 end weight 181.8. 10-day calorie ave 1580
R117 6/25/20 end weight 181. 10-day calorie ave 1341
R118 7/5/20 end weight 182. 10-day calorie ave 1674
R119 7/15/20 end weight 181.4. 10-day calorie ave 1651
R120 7/25/20 end weight 181.2 10-day calorie ave 1695
R121 8/4/20 end weight 182. 10-day calorie ave 1706
R122 8/14/20 end weight 182.8. 10-day calorie ave 1747
R123 8/24/20 end weight 182.6. (-.2) 10-day calorie ave 1624
R124 9/3/20 end weight 182.2. (-.4) 10-day calorie ave 1493
R125 9/13/20 end weight 182.2 (0). 10-day calorie ave 1612
R126 9/23/20 end weight 181.6 (-.6). 10-day calorie ave 1580
R127 10/3/20 end weight 182 (+.4). 10-day calorie ave 1821
R128 10/13/20 end weight 182 (+/-0). 10-day calorie ave 1659
R129 10/23/20 end weight 182 (+/-0). 10-day calorie ave 1552
R130 11/2/20 end weight 183 (+1). 10-day calories ave 1856
R131 11/12/20 end weight 183 (+/-0). 10 day ave cals 1776
R132 11/22/20 End weight 183 (+/-0). 10 day ave cals 1358.
R133 12/2/20 End weight 182.6. (-.4). 10 day ave cals 1633.
R134 12/12/20 End weight 182.6. (+/-0). 10-day ave cals 1547.
R135 12/22/20 End weight 181.6. (-1lb). 10-day ave cals 1460.
R136 1/1/2021 End weight 183. (+1.4lb). 10-day ave cals 1885. Not too bad for birthday + Christmas + New Year’s Eve!
R137 1/11/2021 End weight 183. (+/-0). 10-day ave cals 1789. Made progress with intuitive eating and daily meditation.
R138 1/21/2021 End weight 183. (+/-0). 10-day ave cals 1753. More progress with intuitive eating and daily meditation.
R140 goals — >1600 calories/day; continue to meditate and eat mindfully; exercise daily.
Day/Comment
2/1 - 183.4 - 1634
New round, new week, new month! I’ve been listening to Dr. Kelly McGonigal’s 40-day habit change
program, and in the first few days she encourages focus on one habit change that may help in achieving goals. The one thing that comes first and repeatedly to mind for me is to get up earlier. I used to be up at at my “office” — fav coffee shop — when they opened at 6 every morning. I’d write until DH showed up around 8 for breakfast, then write when he left until about 10:30, so a good 4 hours of work first thing. Then I’d go to one of my walking trails and walk 4-6 miles, then home, my daily work quota accomplished. Since March I’ve turned into a slug-a-bed, not getting up until we’ll past 8 most days. My non-weight-related (though it may be related, come to think of it) goal this round is to change that habit, aiming for 7 a.m. for now. It is easier in the summer, but I really don’t need to hibernate, and I have a new book idea and some other writing half finished, so, new round, new week, new month, new habits! ❄️🧘🏻🧑🏻💻📖🌞
2/2 - 183.2 - 1882
Had a bit of a snack attack last night — triscuits and cheese, so not junk, but I didn’t need the calories. I did get up an hour earlier this morning — bit by bit!
2/3 - 183 - 1934
Ooops. Oh, well, today will be a lighter calorie day.
2/4 - 185 - 1927
Aaack - but not surprising given excessive calories. I ate well all day, then snacksnarfed several hundred more calories watching tv. Why??? Comfort? I’m not even aiming for excessively low calories and then compensating. Stress maybe. Ok, I have six days to do something about it this round, starting now.
2/5 - 183 - 1747
Ok, that’s better. I ate a bit over goal yesterday but didn’t snack last night, so that’s an improvement. It’s 15F out right now but I’m bundling up to shovel the walk to our front door (our lovely neighbor blew our driveway and sidewalks clear by 8 o’clock!). We have a very cold week coming up, but can’t complain (much) since January was so mild. Be warm, safe, and well, all!
2/6 - 183 - 1780
Happy Saturday! Not much to report. ❄️🌞🧑🏻💻🧶📚🥗
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2/1 - I love the bright light of early morning reflected on the weekend’s snow.
2/2 - I love a satisfying breakfast — homemade egg-Canadian bacon-cheese-whole grain muffin sandwich & coffee. Mmmmm.
2/3 - I love the birds in my backyard this morning — juncos, sparrows, cardinals, a woodpecker, blue jays....
2/4 - I love the warm vibration of my cat, Mike, purring against my leg.
2/5 - I love the feel of soft yarn through my fingers, and how a pair of needles magically turn it into something new.
2/6 - I love the smell of fresh-brewed coffee, and the warmth of the mug against my palms.
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Round 140
Please join us! Starting on 02/01 JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS, we will begin Round 140
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.
Goals
- check in at least every other day
- Participate
- Low carb
SW: 167.3
GW: 164
Day/Weight/Comment
02/01 x
02/02 x
02/03 x
02/04 167.3 ~ {Steps 12,929} ~ My granddaughter 6th birthday was Mon and yesterday, I watched my grandson. So unfortunately, I did make the healthiest food choices but it was sooo worth it!
02/05 167 ~ {Steps 16,398} ~ Yesterday even though the weather wasn’t the best, I was able to get my workouts in. I’ve been doing Pilates the last 3 days loveeeeeee it (Robin Long). Plus not having coffee at night has helped my sleep which has helped my workouts.m
02/06 166.2 ~ {Steps TBD} ~
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👍🏼👍🏼 This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE. 👍🏼👍🏼
My goals are EARLY morning workouts and NIGHTLY YOGA
Long term goal is to get back to maintenance by SUMMER, JUNE!
Feb goals
1 Log everything!
2 Morning walks (except Sundays)
3 Yoga (3 to 4 times weekly)
4. Minimum sweets (work them in my calorie goal)
5. Control boredom and emotional eating
6. Keep negative thoughts at bay!
7. Pilates daily.7 -
@beagletracks AGREE 💯%2
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Tesha
HW: 186
GW: 150
R134 172.6
R135 172.8
R136 170.1
R137 170.5
R138 168.8
R139 - 167.9
R140
Continue 16:8 minimum IF. Recent post holiday trend has been about a pound down a round. Plan to move instead of sit during work hours to see if I can bump the trend to a pound down a week in prep for my annual FL trip during March.
Day/Weight/Comment
2/1- 167.4 Happy new month! We'll see if my pup sees her shadow tomorrow.
2/2- 168.1 Looks like I ate the ground hog! No other explanation.;)
2/3- 168.3 I have a confession. I didn't eat the groundhog. BUT, I haven't been logging or mindful of my snack volume. Coming off the bench now--game still on!
2/4 - 167.4 Poof. Back to this round's starting weight--proving the insight shared by@quiltingjaine, and I paraphrase: It may take a couple days for splurge to show up--or to undo a splurge.
2/5 - 166.9 gives new meaning to "living on the edge"
2/6 - 167.3. If u can c it u can b it. Dipped into the 166 so now determined to end this round somewhere in that pound range. Must be strong during the Super Bowl!
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SW: 163.8
GW: 130
Round 139 Weight Loss: 2.2
2/1: 163.8
2/2: 163.6
2/3: 164.6
2/4: 164
2/5: 163.6
2/6: 164.2
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You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better than you were before
29, 5'5"
OSW: 164.2
GW: 135
Previous Rounds:R69 EW: 158.1
R70 EW: 156.5
R71 EW: 156.3
R72 EW: 156.3
R73 EW: 155.2
R74 EW: 155.4
R75 EW: 156.1
R76 EW: 155.6
R80 EW: 153.2
R81 EW: 154.3
R82 EW: 154.1
R84 EW: 156.5
R89 EW: 156.7
R91 EW: 160.1
R93 EW: 159.3
R94 EW: 156.1
R98 EW: 154.5
R99 EW: 155.9 R100 EW: 152.8
R101 EW: 149.7 (1/15)
R102 EW: 149.0
R103 EW: 149.0
R104 EW: 146.2
R105 EW: 146.6
R106 EW: 144.6
R107 EW: 146.8 (spring break, only 2 days weight)
R108 EW: 147.7 (Moving out of state, starting new job)
R109 EW: 148.1
R110 EW: 150.1
R111 EW: 154.3
R112 EW: 152.6
R113 EW: 151.7
R121 EW: 153.0
R122 EW: 154.8
R123 EW: 153.9
R124 EW: 153.4
R125 EW: 155.6
R126 EW: 152.3
R127 EW: 151.5
R128 EW: 151.0
R129 EW: 151.0
R130 EW: 152.6
R131 EW: 153.9
R132 EW: 150.6
R133 EW: 151.2
R134 EW: 149.3
R135 EW: 149.5
R136 EW: 148.4
R137 EW: 147.9
R138 EW: 148.4
R139 EW: 151.9
Last weight
01/31 - 151.9
Round Goal: 146.x Fast 16+hrs on weekdays, 14+hrs on weekends. Up the water! Water minimum: 75oz, Goal: 91oz.
Day, Weight, Comment
02/01 - 150.4
02/02 - 148.8
02/03 - 147.7
02/04 - 147.0
02/05 - 145.9
02/06 - 145.1 - That's likely from an early dinner. I got suuuuper hungry at about 4. Tried to wait but ended up eating about 445. Finished dinner by 515, but kept leftovers just in case. Still not hungry all night until about 10 but then I think it was more boredom hunger and tossed the remainder of my dinner. Feeling good this morning. I'm already at my 16hrs at the time of writing this, due to such an early dinner, but I'm going to push it to 11 or 12 to keep up my normal eating window (11-7/12-8 is normal for me). Struggled, but got 90 oz due to late start. I'm starting late again today but doing better than yesterday. Couldn't sleep! BF got back at 1am. I went to bed at 1030 and was still awake when he came to bed and another hour or two after. Then woke up at 730 and stayed in bed until his alarm at 8. Blech. Today I'll go fetch some small pots I can transplant tomatoes into but still keep inside during the cold overnights. Also going to try to install the upgrades for my jeep I got a Christmas from BF while daytime temps still high (70 today). Gotta keep busy busy busy and not waste my day off!
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Previous Day's Comments02/01 - My weight is down from yesterday, but my bloat is the worst its been in a verrrrrry long time. Not entirely sure what is going on but I'm thinking there's a lot of little things adding up quickly. Fasted 14.5hrs yesterday. Had pre-made sub for lunch. Ended up eating Whataburger (fast food) for dinner because by the time we finished at the land, it was late and we had nothing to cook at our house (at least not thawed). Water was good, drank about 72oz which isn't bad since we ran out of water. Probably needed more, but still better than before! Lots of movement. It'll come down, I'm sure of it. Especially since weekdays are pretty easy and BF will be out this weekend, or at least Friday evening/Saturday. Much easier to fast when he's not around and cooking for himself (mmmm bacon).
02/02 - Inching back down. Have some bloat in my low low belly (below belly button but not so much above it). I think that's just the price I'm paying for the weekend. So long as I keep to my goals, it'll go away. 16hr fast, 90oz water. Had deer chili with a sweet potato-apple bake. Interesting, but quite good. Making steaks tonight. Bought some mushrooms to attempt drunken mushrooms (beer braised), and a sack of potatoes for garlic mashed potatoes. Leftover potatoes, I had in mind a baked potato for lunch. I have butter, cheese, bacon bits, and some frozen chopped bell pepper to cook up and add which makes me really excited for it. Need to buy some broccoli on my next grocery trip - cheesy broccoli baked potato is a favorite and I haven't had it in awhile. I'm salivating thinking about it! haha
02/03 - Still coming down slowly. Fasted 16.5hr, drank 90oz water. Not much to update, I think? Oh,I was approved and set my appointment to get PRK in 2 weeks (the 18th). I'll be off and unable to post for 4-5 days after surgery (I believe it'll be end of next round, beginning of R142). Don't worry, I'll be back as soon as I can to update everyone! As for my Godson, his white blood cell count is really high and doctors are stumped. We are all holding our breaths for it to lower and be normal. He's doing really well otherwise and just as crazy as can be (for a 2.5yr old, that is. Definitely a wildchild)
02/04 - Had a good day. Pushed fasting out to 17hr with ease, and easily managed 90oz water. Another baked potato for lunch (I made two the day before) and had enchilada soup for dinner. Finished early enough that I may be able to push to an 18hr fast today! Think I'll eat some leftover butter noodles and ground beef for lunch (need to figure out how to dress it up) then getting rolls and roast beef for French Dip tonight. So yum!
02/05 - NEW LOW!!!!! I'm so happy. Been trying to stay focused. Feeling extra squishy today but wondering if that's body recomposition - some areas have faster fat loss based on my body type and those areas may be accentuation places with less fat loss? I'm not sure. I can't trust my scale. Although it shows BF%, it always fluctuates way more that what it should (talking it'll fluctuate daily up to 8%BF, usually same 3% up and down). Wish there was a bodpod near me. Used to use that in the army to identify if certain changes were working and it gave a much different reading than my scale (like 28% and small increments of change vs scale saying I'm at 36% with daily large changes.) Anyway, fasted 17hrs (BF made breakfast) and about 100oz water yesterday. Aiming for much of the same today. Need to figure out lunch and dinner (since BF will be gone tonight). Got some frozen veggies yesterday and thinking maybe salmon?
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02/01 - I love my body She may not be perfect, and I may not always love her as I should, but she never gives up. The bloating I'm dealing with is her trying to keep us alive despite me not taking the best care of us. She does what she needs to do to make sure we stay as alive and healthy as possible. She works hard and though she may not be as strong as she once was and has some titanium upgrades, she still helps me walk, run, play, and work. And shoutout to my body for her dedication to us: ruck marching 12 miles on torn ligaments and tendons in my ankle with 30lbs, learning to walk and exceeding the necessary requirements for release after my back surgery (when there was a chance I'd lose use of my left leg and potentially both legs), suffering through a torn intestine (first time we ever fasted 3 days!), and just plain surviving what I (and life) throws at her for both of us. Body, you're a complete bada**. I absolutely do not love and appreciate you enough, but I'm so glad you love me unconditionally.02/05 - I love my jeep My jeep, Jarvis, was my original boyfriend. He was the standard. He's my second one, but bought brand new and he will be paid off in 2-3 months!! MINE ALL MINE (: He was an early graduation gift from my parents after they sold my car and old jeep (that's still a rough patch between us). He traveled with me from New York, Indiana, Chicago, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and now Texas. He has helped me move my entire life twice -- not bad for a 2 door! First time stuffed full with a trunk on a carrier off the hitch (yep, microwave, bed, clothes, army gear, fully stocked kitchen, and all in that little bitty thing. Tetris is my favorite). Second time I had a real mattress (not air) and a couch so he towed a trailer while still being stuffed full for me to move out of state yet again. He's even moved BF's bike to Texas! If I wasn't a Jeep girl with my first one, Jarvis certainly sealed the deal
02/02 - I love this group This group is an escape. A getaway. A place I can go when life gets a little heavy or when I have something amazing nobody else would truly understand or appreciate. I never thought I'd ever open up enough online (its a scary place) to call anyone a friend, but I consider all of you my friends. My little 10-day family on repeat. Not only are we all on a journey to health, but we are on a journey to get the most out of life and its beyond inspiring. Without this group, I know I wouldn't be making the progress I am. Reading all your successes keeps me going, knowing it IS possible. Without everyone here posting about their struggles, I wouldn't understand my own and how to overcome them. I look forward to coming here every day, not always to post about me, but to read how everyone is doing. I'm invested in your journey. I worry about you when things get tough and wait impatiently for the next day's post to see if you're okay. I'm truly excited for you when things go wonderful. Especially during COVID when it's hard to get together, I'm not missing out on this group. We come together regardless and it brings so much normalcy back when normal isn't possible elsewhere in my life. I appreciate all of you so much
02/03 - I love my family I'm talking about my blood family AND my chosen family. They're all there for me, all the time. My blood family is small but we are close. We share struggles (yes, my parents share their struggles. Completely transparent) and good times. They've led me to things I didn't particularly want but have set me up in life now (a begudging thanks). My chosen family...well, I chose them because they feel like family. We have zero ties other than our love for one another and that is something absolutely amazing to me. They are the reason I finally got to move to Texas after years of wanting and waiting. I love that I have so many people that look through my anxiety and bad days to love me regardless, blood or not. I hope they all know how much I truly love them in return
02/04 - I love my garden Just yesterday, I noticed 7 little sprouts from my habanero seeds. My starters have turned into a giant bush of baby tomatoes and baby Anaheim chilis. My little jalapenos I planted last year are somehow still hanging on outside and trying to produce fruit, despite it being much colder than the plant prefers. I love that my first year attempting to start from seeds has, thus far, been successful. I love that I'm getting amazing practice in for when we can finally own a home. I hope to build a greenhouse and expand my garden to feed us all kinds of fresh fruits and veggies. I love the practice of being in nature and working with Mother Earth to provide, it brings me back to my days working on our old family farm. Mom had a garden once I was in college and they moved - I love that I got the green thumb from her and we can bond more over our hard work. I love that my dad supports me because he wants me to be independent and this is a great way to feed myself. I love that my BF, though he's not the biggest fan of gardens, allows me to have a small one (and has actually helped by building me a raised bed! He's sweet) knowing I'm doing it to keep me happy and to supplement our food (it does help he loves spicy food and I'm growing tomatoes and all the peppers! Hot salsa and hot sauce from the garden, anyone?! Had to win him over somehow!) Last thing: I love that gardening gives me a purpose
02/05 - I love my pups - I have 2 but MY baby is with my parents. Rebel is my little babygirl. Love her to death and miss her like absolute crazy every single day. Thankfully mom and dad send pictures, let me talk to her on the phone, and spoil her for me when I pester them about it. Then there's the dog I live with, Harley. She's a pain, but she's also a total love bug. I'll have a picture in a separate post. If I need some love and snuggles, she's RIGHT THERE. I joke with BF she's my dog during the day and his at night when she snuggles with him in bed (before he stops petting her and she uses my feet as a pillow). Poor baby goes to get spayed the Monday before I get lasers shot into my eye. We will surely be comforting each other that week.
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