Just Give Me 10 Days ~ Round 140
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starrjulia8 wrote: »Starr
02/09 192.6 Doing better this week! Starting to breath normally again, heart rate is coming down again. Isn’t so weird how if you indulge in sugar even for a day or two, you want it more? I understand what they me when they say it’s an addictive substance. I might come out under for the 10 day.
02/10
I'm glad to hear you're able to breathe a bit more normally again. I know it's been a tough few weeks for you. I thought of this video I used to show participants when I taught nutrition classes. It's pretty short and interesting.
https://www.ted.com/talks/nicole_avena_how_sugar_affects_the_brain?language=en5 -
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
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
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
Ooops. Oh, well, today will be a lighter calorie day.
2/4 - 185
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
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
Happy Saturday! Not much to report. ❄️🌞🧑🏻💻🧶📚🥗
2/7 - 184
I have to get a grip on what I’ll call cold-weather eating. It’s 4F, wind chill -7F, right now, and has been & will be frigid for a while yet. I find myself craving — and eating ☹️ — hibernation food (cheese, butter,...). Gotta stop. Last night I didn’t, at least not soon enough. Terrible. I thought this round would be my new & improved start, but I’m a disaster. And I need to stop whining to you guys without taking corrective action! Need to vent it somewhere, and skinny-all-his-life DH doesn’t get it. So, again, thanks. Sigh. No hugs needed — we need a “nudge in the right direction” button. Enjoy your Sunday.
2/8 - 183
Ok, not perfect, but better. Monday, Monday — I’m gonna trust it for another fresh start.
2/9 - 183.2
Yesterday was a very good day, all told. Although my weight basically stayed steady, I made progress on other “get out of the slump” fronts. Now for more of that today!
2/10 -
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.
2/7 - I love reading all you posts, from the struggles to the grand successes — all inspirational and reassuring.
2/8 - I love seeing this beautiful bluebird checking out the nesting box.
2/9 - I love reading & drinking coffee by the window to my sleeping garden.
2/10 -
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@starrjulia8 Read The Obesity Code by Jason Fung, MD You are experiencing the metabolic response to sugar.1
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Female 5’0” Age 70 years
Started Keto WOE 7/17/17 (mid-Rnd 10)
*Travel - no scale part of the time
Weight on 1/17/17 174.5
OGW 137 (set by WW 2008, WW goal 1985 was 126)
UGW 125 (HS weight 1968)Rnd 7 167.0 to Rnd 17 155.5
To Rnd 27 146*
To Rnd 37 139.0
To Rnd 47 133.5*
To Rnd 57 131.5
To Rnd 67 128.0
To Rnd 77 125.0
To Rnd 87 121.0*
To Rnd 97 121.0
To Rnd 107 122.0
To Rnd 117 116.0
To Rnd 127 117.0
Rnd 127 SW 117.0 AW 116.2
Rnd 128 SW 115.5 AW 115.65
Rnd 129 SW 115.5 AW 116.85
Rnd 130 SW 116.5 AW 115.9
Rnd 131 SW 116.5 AW 116.4
Rnd 132 SW 118.5 AW 116.95
Rnd 133 SW 117.5 AW 118.7
Rnd 134 SW 118.5 AW 117.6
Rnd 135 SW 117.5 AW 118.45
Rnd 136 SW 118.5. AW 117.94
Rnd 137 SW 117 AW 119.1
Rnd 138 SW 117.5 AW 118.2
Rnd 139 SW 119.5 AW 117.85
We ALL have good rounds and bad but that is part of life. Don’t stay away, stay accountable. We don’t judge, we support.-Jpv,2/13/19
What we need to succeed is a sustainable way of eating, not a DIET we go on and off.
This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.
**Comments and steps apply to previous day**
Rnd 140 SW 117.5
2/1 118.0 AF
2/2 117.5 I’m going to donate blood today. I hope it goes better than last time! AF
2/3 116.0
2/4 115.5 AF
2/5 116.0 This will go up tomorrow, going to Golden Corral for lun-ner. It’s all good!AF
2/6 117.5 as expected. Going to visit my BFF and her SO today. They are going to make us a “nice lunch.” They eat tons of carbs.🥴AF
2/7 117.5 AF
2/8 116.0 Went to WW for socialization then walked with neighbor. OMAD of veg scrambled egg and cheese. Wasn’t hungry the rest of the day.
2/9 117.0 Going to lunch with the ladies and rotisserie chicken tonight.
LOVE YOU, LOVE ME, LOVE LIFE
2/1 LOVE ME - finished one UFO that I really don’t care for, bringing # of UFOs to about 3,999,999! Not even kidding 🤦♀️
2/2 LOVE YOU - I’m so thankful for all of you here. LOVE LIFE! My blood donation today could help you or one or more of your loved ones.
2/3 LOVE LIFE - It’s a beautiful day here. The high is supposed to be 71*F - not bad for winter!
2/4 LOVE THIS GUY, TOO! My PITA cat, Oskar.
2/5 LOVE FAMILY - saw DD#2 and most of her fam for the 1st time since January 2 because they’ve had (according to symptoms) COVID. I thank God that all of our family has either avoided COVID or recovered.
2/6 LOVE MY NEIGHBOR-she went to GC with us yesterday for early dinner. She has multiple health issues and her only child lives in Alaska. Her DD worries about her mom getting COVID. We do what we can to get her out now and then and still keep her safe.
2/7 LOVE MY BFF although I have to admit I don’t appreciate the lack of support in the dietary arena.
2/8 LOVE MY WOE I don’t count calories. My goal is to hit my protein macro. Use fat for satiety
2/9 LOVE THE NEIGHBOR LADIES Several months ago we decided we would go to lunch or dinner on the 2nd Tuesday. We haven’t done it in a few months due to schedule conflicts.5 -
starrjulia8 wrote: »02/09 192.6 Doing better this week! Starting to breath normally again, heart rate is coming down again. Isn’t so weird how if you indulge in sugar even for a day or two, you want it more? I understand what they me when they say it’s an addictive substance. I might come out under for the 10 day.
@starrjulia8 Daughter studied neuroscience as an undergrad and took a particular psych class and had to write a paper on addiction. She wanted to do the addictive nature of sugar (with my prodding). Nope. Forbidden. According to that professor "a food cannot be addiction". I was rather angry at the time. Relatedly, I find that high sugar also triggers salt cravings as well, and it goes back and forth. Candy, then chips, then ice cream (has both!), and on and on.6 -
@GrandmaJackie THANK YOU for the link to 141
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10824136/just-give-me-10-days-round-141/p1?new=15 -
YOU ARE ALL AMAZING, WONDERFUL HUMANS!!! Keep on loving yourselves!
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.
2/07 – 201.2 – 10,581 steps, cross-country skiing yesterday. Glad to see some movement in the right direction. I wish it would happen more quickly! I really don’t know how I’m going to be fit enough for downhill skiing two weeks from Tuesday. It’s a matter of knees and being closer to the weight I was when I had the bindings adjusted. Hopefully I’ll see a sudden 5-pound drop this week to break the plateau.
2/08 – 202 – 10,269 steps yesterday. Fasting today. Focus on working out today as I feel like all I want to do is curl up in a ball and sleep for a month. A little stiff and sore from cross country skiing, I think, and possibly heading into my insanely unpredictable TOM.
2/09 – 199.8 – 19,374 steps, 50 min aerobics yesterday. I fasted yesterday, so this weight will probably go up tomorrow. Tired of this plateau and hoping it’s related to my TOM and I’ll see a drop soon. Focus today on eating mindfully.
2/10
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 America8 -
Starting Weight(Jan 1): 150.4 lbs
SW(Jan31):141.2
GW(Feb10):139.2
02/01:142.4 Can't go out and run due to the snow. Did some exercise at home.
02/02:142.4
02/03:141.2 Took me 2 days to get back down to Jan 31 weight. Ate too much on Jan 31
02/04:141
02/05:141.4 Thursday is my day off and I eat more often at home. Friday's weigh in reflects that.
02/06:140
02/07: My eating was really bad yesterday afternoon.
02/08:141.2
02/09:139.8 I might not be able to achieve my goal this round
02/108 -
Round 140
Age: 39
Height: 5’ 3”
SW: 163
CW: 128.8
GW: 125
GW for this round: 127.5
Round 135 (10): 136.6 to 133.6 (-3.0 lbs)
Round 136 (11): 133.6 to 133.2 (-0.4 lbs)
Round 137 (12): 133.2 to 131.8 (-1.4 lbs)
Round 138 (13): 131.8 to 130.2 (-1.6 lbs)
Round 139 (14): 130.2 to 128.8 (-1.4 lbs)
Goals for this round:
- Walk at least 1.75 miles with the dog each night
- Export my data from the various programs I’m using and combine into one spreadsheet for analysis
- Decide on my “reward” for hitting my goal weight!
2/1 - 128.6 - Hello to February and a new round! I did a great HIIT workout this morning, but I think it’s making me hungrier than usual. I’ve stuck to my meal prep though. It’s a gorgeous day here (so sorry to those getting buried with snow!) and I’ve already taken the kids out once. I hoping to get outside again this afternoon.
2/2 - 128.4 - My daughter declared yesterday afternoon that it was “Car Day” and we HAD to make a Car Day cake for her little brother (who is obsessed with cars and trucks.) This is exactly what I want my kids to see and experience - that all foods are available as long as we eat them in moderation. I’m not going to ruin her fun by declaring we can’t have cake in the house because Mommy is on a diet! So we made a yellow butter cake with vanilla buttercream, and she went crazy with the sprinkles and asked me to write “Happy Car Day” on it. We tried to get little brother to do some sprinkles but he just tried to grab handfuls of cake. Then the whole family had small pieces after dinner and it went back into the fridge - was I tempted to eat more of it? Absolutely, but I didn’t and I didn’t go over my calorie limit. I’m calling yesterday a win.
2/3 - 128.0 - Huh. I had a hungry day yesterday, so I let myself eat at maintenance - I figured it was better to eat more of my regular food than risk bingeing on cake because I was starving. I fully expected to be up a bit today just due to the extra food. Not complaining though! I’ve made some progress on my round goals: I’ve found a new loop to take on my evening walk with our dog - 2 miles total. I’ve also ordered my reward outfit! It’s a pink rose floral crop top and burgundy leggings from Athleta. I’m super excited about it and really hope they’ll fit. The leggings are back ordered and won’t arrive until March, which is fine because I won’t hit my goal weight for a few more weeks anyway.
2/4 - 129.4 - Hungrier than usual the past few days? Check. Bloating? Check. Cramping? Check. Weight spike? Check. It’s hormonal, expected and no big deal. Going to keep pushing forward and focus on sticking to my meal plan.
2/5 - 129.2 - Still bloated; weight still high. Did a fitness boxing workout and some Ring Fit this morning - helped a little but I’m still feeling blah. I’ll try and drink plenty of water today and remember to be gentle with myself.
2/6 - 128.6 - On the downward slope again! I’ve been eating close to maintenance the past few days - time to tighten up on the snacking and get the deficit back up. Today looks like it’s going to be “fun.” I got my workout in, but then my toddler decided to dump his blueberry smoothie all over himself...and the table.... and the floor... and then hug his sister... 🤪. I’ve got a bunch of store pick-ups to do this morning - I’m honestly looking forward to it since it get me out of the house by MYSELF for awhile - that is so rare for me these days.
2/7 - 127.8 - Super Bowl Sunday! It’s going to be a maintenance day - I’m making ribs for dinner and we’ll have some snacks during the game. We’re not as invested as we’d be if Green Bay was in the game, but we’ll still watch and hopefully have fun. I didn’t work out this morning but did take the kids for a hike; I plan to get some yoga or Beat Saber in tonight.
2/8 - 127.6 - I’m proud of myself limiting myself to 2 ribs and a small serving of air fryer French fries last night plus a big salad for dinner last night, and just tasting the rest of our appetizers during the game. I managed to stay within my regular calorie limit and I did an hour long Beat Saber session. A little tired this morning, but it’s the feeling that my body worked hard rather than the draining exhaustion I feel when I don’t get enough sleep.
2/9 - 128.0 - Slipped up and ate a bunch of cookies last night. Resulted in a higher scale this morning and not feeling so great. I need to make the time to reflect on this - I’m not going to beat myself up over it, but forgiving myself after a misstep is one thing; telling myself it’s ok before I do it is quite another. Why am I slipping up more now that I’m so close to my goal weight? Am I being too restrictive? Do I need more accountability? More validation? There will always be tempting foods around - if I can address the “why” then at least I’ve learned something from this.
2/10 -
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quiltingjaine wrote: »@GrandmaJackie THANK YOU for the link to 141
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10824136/just-give-me-10-days-round-141/p1?new=1
Can't believe this round is almost over. Time is going too fast!4 -
Round 140
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 60 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 98 FOR ME.
“Today….I am choosing Me”
MY STATS:
Highest weight ever (2014/2015): 253
Original starting weight for this current journey : (1-11-2018) 235.0
R139 EW= 207.6
R140 EW= TBD
Current New Goals:
Weight:
Short Term Goal: To weigh less at the end of this round than I did at the end of the last round.
Final goal: 145-155. We’ll see how I look & feel when I get there.
Exercise: Move 30 minutes per day rotating activity.
********LOOK AND SEE HOW THE UPS & DOWNS OF MY JOURNEY JUST HELPS ME BE A STRONGER & MORE DETERMINED ME********
COLOR CODE: Fuchsia is a Happy Weight Loss for me. Blue is a sad weight gain.Black is no change.R43 through R53 (06/07/18 thru 09/24/18) = …..19.4 LOST (Ending weight 176.0)
R53 through R63 (09/24/18 thru 01/02/19) = …..9.5 GAINED (Ending weight 185.5)
R63 through R73 (01/02/19 thru 04/12/19) = …..6.3 GAINED (Ending weight 191.8)
R73 through R83 (04/12/19 thru 07/21/19) = …..3.6 GAINED (Ending weight 195.4)
R83 through R93 (07/21/19 thru 10/29/19) = …..7.4 LOST (Ending weight 188.0)
R93 through R103 (10/29/19 thru 02/06/20) = …4.1 GAINED(Ending weight 192.1)
R103 through 113 (02/06/20 thru 05/06/20) = …..12.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 204.9)
R113 through 123 (05/07/20 thru 08/24/20) = [color=blue)…..4.4 GAINED [/color=blue] (Ending Weight 209.3)
R124 (08/25/20 thru 09/03/20) = [color-=blue)……1.8 GAINED [/color=blue] (Ending Weight 211.2)
R125 (09/04/20 thru 09/13/20) = ……1.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 212.6)
R126 (09/14/20 thru 09/23/20) = ……0.6 LOST [/color-fuchsia] (Ending Weight 212.0)
R127 (09/24/20 thru 10/03/20) = ……1.6 LOST (Ending Weight 210.4)
R128 (10/04/20 thru 10/13/20) = ……1.8 LOST [/color-fuchsia] (Ending Weight 208.6)
R129 (10/14/20 thru 10/23/20) = ……1.8 LOST (Ending Weight 206.8)
R130 (10/24/20 thru 11/02/20) = ……1.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 208.6)
R131 (11/03/20 thru 11/12/20) = ……1.2 LOST [/color-fuchsia] (Ending Weight 207.4)
R132 (11/13/20 thru 11/22/20) = ……0.7 GAINED (Ending Weight 208.1)
R 123 thru R133 (08/24 thru 12/02/20) = ……2.6 LOST (Ending Weight 206.8)
R134 (12/03/20 thru 12/12/20) = ……2.6 LOST (Ending Weight 204.2)
R135 (12/13/20 thru 12/22/20) = ……0.6 GAINED (Ending Weight 204.8)
R136 (12/23/20 thru 01/01/21) = ……3.0 GAINED (Ending Weight 207.8)
R137 (01/02/21 thru 01/11/21) = ……0.8 LOST (Ending Weight 207.0)
R138 (01/12/21 thru 01/21/21) = ……1.6 LOST (Ending Weight 205.4)
R139 (01/22/21 thru 01/31/21) = [color-blue]……2.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 207.6)
R140 (02/01/21 thru 02/10/21) = ……xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)
Day/Weight/Comment
01/31 …..207.6 ….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
02/01 …..207.6 ….. No change.
02/02 …..207.6 ….. I don’t usually stay the same weight 3 days in a row. It must have been the banana bread snack because I burned many calories yesterday with more scrubbing.
02/03 …..208.8 ….. Epic fail. Bathroom #1 expansion and remodel begins today. It will be a long process as I am being squeezed in-between jobs taking their free time. In doing so, I am getting a discount which is important since I have 3 bathroom that need to be redone (not counting the rest of the house!) Eating will be grab and go and I already feel a loss of control. I will be working on figuring it all out.
02/04 …..xxxxx ….. Hit the floor running this morning as construction began on bathroom #1. I forgot to weigh. I do not suspect progress however.
02/05 …..208.6 ….. Whew! I was worried there for a minute!
02/06 …..207.2 ….. Much better. I had no time to cook as the crew was here today so I was stuck with some late-night frozen food. However, the quantities were small and the snacks were minimal. With no credit to myself or planning, it somehow worked out.
02/07 …..207.7 ….. DD2 brought Pizza and grandson yesterday. I don’t get to spend much time with them often. Work crew was not here yesterday so it worked out perfect. I am sure much of this is sodium as it was an OMAD day. Lots of running chasing the 3 year old up & down stairs. Hopefully tomorrow will be back to normal on the scale. Happy Superbowl Sunday to all U.S.
02/08 …..207.4 ….. Better…..Just trying to keep it less than starting weight which is my goal.
02/09 …..206.6 ….. I’m expecting a high sodium social dinner tonight. I hope it does not affect the final weigh-in tomorrow. Pushing water.
02/10 …..xxxxx …..
02/01 I am grateful for my ability to retire early at age 60. I am beginning to finally feel better rested and more in control of my life. Owning 2 motels and cabins left me working 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, with never a day off. The businesses were located on my home property so there was never any rest, peace or privacy. The number of employees – 1. Just me and the occasional handyman I would hire if the job was above my skill set. What will I do for the rest of my life? As a widow, travel is a bit scary. I am not sure yet. But hopefully I will have lots of time to figure it out.
02/02 I love my new house. It is old and smoky and needs lots of updating and work but I love the possibilities. Mostly I love that it allows me to have a separate apartment in the basement for my adult disabled son. I love we can work harder on independence for him.
02/03 I love the frontline workers who allow me to shelter safely in my home while they are out on the frontlines battling this virus. Thank you to each and everyone of them. I hope you feel the love and respect.
02/04 I love my children and grandchildren. Without them, life would be meaningless. Thank you to God for placing them in my life.
02/05 I love my 3 new squirrel friends. All black squirrels, so shiny and beautiful. One is a little piggy and doesn’t want the other 2 to eat so I will have to work on that. I call him Ziffel (after Arnold the pig from Green Acres). Squirrel #2 is really skinny because Ziffel doesn’t share very often. I call him Green Bean (after the skinny Hee Haw character). # 3 only comes around about 2 times a week. He is always frustrated by Ziffel and always gets the shortest end of the stick. I call him Darren Stevens (after the hubby in Bewitched). I guess the names I have chosen is showing my age! In any case, I love all 3 of them.
02/06 I love chocolate. There is no getting around that. I am constantly trying to find ways to satisfy that craving without tipping the boat over during my journey. There it is. I honestly LOVE chocolate.
02/07 I love the memories I have with all my loved ones, especially those that have passed. Some memories are becoming fleeting for me, others rise to the surface with incidents’ that I long ago thought I had forgotten. Memories with my brothers & sisters. My cousins. My school friends. My past pets. I love that, through memories, they are with me always.
02/08 I love when I can make a difference in someone’s life. No matter how big or small.
02/09 I love every pet I’ve ever owned. I am thankful that since I have been out on my own (1980) I have cremated every doggy and kitty. They are now able to move with me. I love they are here with me in my new home.5 -
@playhardkf2017
@SModa61
Thanks for the encouraging words. I threw out the sugary items that were leading me astray.
The link worked on my computer at work but not on my phone. I'll try again later.6 -
Goals
- check in everyday
- Some form of exercise at least every other day
- Eat within calorie goal
- Intermittent Fasting
STATS: 5’6", F
UGW: 112 lbs
R139(1): SW: 134.6; EW: 131 (-3.6 lbs)
R140(2): SW: 131; GEW: 128
Day/Weight/Comment
02/01 - 131
02/02 - 131.2. Weighed myself couple of hours earlier than usual but ugh! Will be working out today.
02/03 - 131.2. Was a busy day and spent 3 hours in the garden pruning the roses, Spring is almost here!! It was sunny and not too cold.
02/04 - 131. Finally the scale moved a bit today. slow and steady I hope.
02/05 - 130.6
02/06 - 130.2
02/07 - 130.2
02/08 - 130
02/09 - 130.2. Really need to start exercising regularly and properly, and not just do yoga sometimes for mostly stretching.
02/107 -
Goals
- Move 30 minutes each day.
- Participate
- Stay under calorie budget.
MFPSW: 223.4 lbs. (March 8, 2020)
SW: 154.2 lbs Jan. 31, 2021
GW: 135.0
Day/Weight/Comment
02/01 154.3 Had minor foot surgery. Will be off my feet until the 9th.
02/02 153.7
02/03 153.7
02/04 154.5 Think its water weight. Able to take medical boot off but no exercise until the 9th.
02/05 154.1
02/06 153.8
02/07 154.0
02/08 151.9
02/09 153.0
02/10
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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
2/7: 161.8
2/8: 161.6
2/9: 161.2
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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: 145.2: Goals 🌟
- 08/02: 145.1: Goals 🌟
- 09/02: 144.9: Goals 🌟 Our surgery texted us this morning to tell us that we are getting our vaccine tomorrow morning. I think we're getting the Astrazeneca version. Just hoping that we don't have any adverse reaction to the jab.
- 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.
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SW: 187.3/85
CW: 186.2/84.5
Next goal: Lose 10lb by Valentine's Day Challenge
Aims: Focus on sleep- Go to bed by 1 am
- Do an evening stationary bike ride to use up energy
- Breakfast before 9
01/ 31 = 85
02/01 = 85
Okay team, let's do our best out there!
02/02 = 85
Guess I'll be 85 forever and ever, and ever andeverandeverandever.
02/03 = 85
How... Predictable!
02/04 = 85.2
Somethin's gotta give.
Taking a break of staying at the low end of my KJ budget, yesterday and today I'm going to eat up to my KJ limit (maintenance), will see if that kicks the scale into motion (note to self: this is not permission for a sugar overdose!)
02/05 = 85.8
LOL! well that is a change, not the one I was looking for but then again I ate all the way to 2000 Calories *eye pop* yesterday and I know that is waaaaheeey too much for me - I just didn't want to stop eating carbs and am paying the price.
Back to a "normal" range today, I've had my fun.
02/06 =85.1 Halfway
How happy I am to be back to the number I was complaining about day before yesterday
Sometimes I think my journey is only 30% change and 70% becoming grateful for the blessings I have in my life, like finding I have time to dedicate to myself, accessing good food, rediscovering the soundness of my physical self, and growing to accept the encouragement of friends.
02/07 =84.9
02/08 =84.9
Oops almost forgot to post!
02/09 =84.5
It went by so fast! I don't think I'll be accomplishing any of my aims for this round but look, it moved! the scale finally moved downwards!
02/10 =84.5
The round seemed to fly past and I didn't really make time to reflect or focus...
good talk, see you in the next round!
Previously...2020 Goal <200lbs
133 = 205/93 to 200.6/91
134 = to 197/89.5
135 = to 196.2/89 Solstice
136 = to 198.8/90.2 Christmas and NYE
2021 Goal: <176.3/80kg
137 = 198.8/90.2 to 195.1/88.5
138 = to 191.1/86.7
139 = to 187.3/85
140 = to 186.2/84.5
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SW: 145, GW: 125
Round 138 (1): 134.6 to 129.8 (-4.8lbs)
Round 139 (2): 130.8 to 131.2 (+0.4)
(but +1.4 from end round 138)
Round 140 (3): 130.6 to ???.?
Goals for this round:
-at least 8 glasses of water daily
-measure food accurately...it was a problem last round!
-move at least 30 minutes a day
-asleep by 10:30!
Day/Weight/Comment02/01 -130.6. Got some good sleep yesterday, stayed within all my nutritional goals, took a long walk in beautiful weather outside. Let's see what we can do this round!02/09- No scale today, but very positive day eating-wise! I got hungry before each meal, which is a good sign I'm eating the right amount. My eating slumps have gotten shorter since joining this group. I woke up with swollen hands and feet, but the swelling decreased as the day went on. Despite the salt-related swelling, I had a moment when I saw myself and *noticed* how different I look! I wore some pants I hadn't worn in a few months and they fit very differently. I also suddenly have cheekbones lol.
02/02 -129.6. Missed my 10:30 pm bedtime, but met my other goals yesterday! I'm back to where I was at the end of round 138. I'll try again for my bedtime goal tonight-- the difference in the morning is very noticeable!
Also, *loving* all the posts so far...I am so grateful for this group! Thank you, @GrandmaJackie 💕
02/03- 130.2. Missed my bedtime goal *again*! I also ate near maintenance calories, with a higher proportion of carbs than I usually aim for because of: oat milk!! I love drinking almond milk, and tried oat milk...not realizing one serving of unsweetened oat milk packs about **four times** the calories of my unsweetened almond milk (30 cals vs. 130 cals/cup)!!! Delicious, but learned my (rookie) lesson: read nutrition labels!
Honestly, though, still feel good and positive this morning. Let's go get them!
02/04- 128.4. No idea where this number came from! I felt good yesterday and was consistent. Walked and met nutritional goals. Failed at my bedtime goal. I am **seriously** going to try again!!
02/05- 128.4. I ate closer to maintenance calories yesterday, going over on my protein. Lifted some heavy (for me) weights. Still didn't go to sleep on time...womp, womp. I really can't believe it's the same number as yesterday. I feel like it's someone else's weight!
02/06- DNW! Got sidetracked in the morning and then I just didn't make it happen later. However, good day in terms of goals!
02/07- 128.2. I had an unplanned maintenance-level day today. I had soaked some nuts and dehydrated them again, so I checked for done-ness... and kept "checking." Also, had some homemade bread with raw honey, which is my kryptonite, especially if it isn't planned ahead of time. I'm expecting my weight to bump up for the next few days, but I did really, honestly enjoy that bread and honey! (The nuts, however, were decidedly not worth it). I'm learning more about my (many) limitations, and I hope posting on here will prevent this from becoming a multiple-day backslide!
It was a beautiful, clear day here, which always helps boost my mood. I hope everyone had a good weekend!
02/08- Another hectic morning, another DNW. My mornings are a bit up in the air right now, so I'm trying to make sure I weigh myself tomorrow morning!
Today was (thankfully) a good eating day. I have been craving protein like crazy, so I think I'll adjust my protein and fiber goals for the next few days and see where that takes me. I'm also adjusting my "asleep by 10:30 pm goal" to "asleep by 11 pm"-- it's a goal that has eluded me almost every single day I've had it as a goal. 11 will still be better than my current average night, and then maybe I can get enough "wins" and good habits built up at that level that o can inch closer to 10:30 in the future.
Also, found an MFP blog article on my feed when I logged in today that was *super* encouraging... Does everyone get the same articles, or do you think we're targeted when, for example, we go over our caloric goal (as I did yesterday?). Either way, the article was very helpful! I'm, again, so grateful for this app and this group!
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I'm in! Thank you, @GrandmaJackie!
70 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
The Shelter in Place has everyone freaked. We need to remain calm and respectful of each other.
Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 143.4
UGW: 132.2
01/30 - 143.6 at 7:15 a.m.
01/31 - 143.0 at 7:30 a.m.
Day/Weight/Comment
02/01 - 143.4 at 6:00 a.m. ...60 min workout with my trainer
02/02 - 143.6 at 6:00 a.m. ...3.82 miles in 76 mins. Really nice day.
02/03 - 143.8 at 6:00 a.m. ...4.14 miles in 83 mins and 60 min workout with my trainer
02/04 - 143.6 at 6:00 a.m. ...total rest day!!
02/05 - 147.2 at 5:00 a.m. ...I need a new scale...4.64 miles in 76 mins
02/06 - 144.6 at 6:00 a.m. ...5.35 miles in 108 mins and 60 min workout with my trainer
02/07 - 143.2 at 6:00 a.m. ...6.20 miles in 120 mins...Supper Bowl party this afternoon...Oh, man!
02/08 - 144.0 at 8:00 a.m. ...total rest day!! Sweet and Salty last night!!!
02/09 - 144.2 at 5:30 a.m. ...3.64 miles in 70 mins and a bunch of peanut butter and grahams!!!
02/10 -
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