Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 141
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@tesha231 - eek, and month without a scale. That would be a challenge for me and I would have a scale in my suitcase. But, if nothing else, track thoroughly and if you are being accurate, then trust that the results will be there once you get home. I'm heading to Florida for 10 weeks in 2 days. Yes, I will have a scale......
10 weeks! That's awesome. If you are near Ft. Myers Beach, I will just come use yours! There is an antiquated scale at our community gym I could use but not trusting it will align to my WW scale. I'm a little excited not to weigh, knowing that I have NO EXCUSE to not walk every day--one walk being to the gym a few blocks away. I can almost feel the anticipation on the first morning back weigh in. eek is right! Safe travels to you @SModa61 !
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@beagletracks - I can relate to the pandemic depression, but surely things have got to get better soon? Spring is round the corner - the birds were checking out our nesting boxes this morning and although it still hasn't got above freezing today, the sun is shining which always make things look brighter. Chin up my dear and I hope your hormones settle down soon, thinking of you and sending positive vibes.
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UGW - 130
HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)
2021 Goals — eat mindfully; meditate most days; exercise for the pleasure of moving, get back to >150.
History 2020-21R100 1/7/20 end weight 177.6R140 — end weight 183.
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.
R137 1/11/2021 End weight 183. (+/-0). 10-day ave cals 1789.
R138 1/21/2021 End weight 183. (+/-0). 10-day ave cals 1753.
R139 — End weight 183. (+/-0). Didn’t track calories.
R141 Goals — lose something!; no snacking.
Day/Weight/Calories/Comment
2/11 - 183.2 - 1702
Got my first COVID shot yesterday. I feel fortunate to live in a city & state where vaccination is going smoothly. One of today’s projects is some behavior design a la Dr. B.J. Fogg’s Tiny Habits — I’m trying small changes to make snacking more difficult and small exercise habits easier. Excellent book, btw.
❤️ Looking through nursery catalogs and day-dreaming about my garden.
2/12 - 185 - 1412
That’s catch up from very high calories last round. It’s ok, will come back off. I’m planning an easy day, unless I feel better later — very woozy this morning, which I’m sure is from my vaccine. Good excuse to sit and read (not that I need an excuse!)
❤️ Watching Mike the cat as he watches birds out the window, and listening to his comments.
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Round 141
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 60 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 99 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
R140 EW= 207.2
R141 EW= TBD
Current New Goals:
Weight:
Short Term Goal: To weigh less at the end of this round than I did at the beginning of this 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) = ……0.4 LOST (Ending Weight 207.2)
R141 (02/11/21 thru 02/20/21) = ……xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)
R142 (02/21/21 thru 03/02/21) = [color-fuchsia]……xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)
Day/Weight/Comment
02/10 …..207.2 ….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
02/11 …..206.8 ….. Very pleased to see it lower on the scale after travel. Let’s hope it doesn’t show up in the days to come. I could have made better choices for sure.
02/12 …..206.0 ….. Sodium all gone. Long hair appointment today. That should limit my window of calories.
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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.
02/10 I love sleep. It is hard for me to sleep as long as I would like. I am usually a 4 hour girl. In retirement I have started getting more 5 hour nights and am slipping back down to the 3 and 4 hour nights less often. I am trying hard to sleep longer but it just doesn’t seem to come for me. However, I do love sleep. The less I get, the more precious it is to me.
02/11 I love plants & flowers. It will be exciting what I can do with the landscape in my new home. Planting in my area of Michigan (zone 4) usually can’t begin until the end of Mary or beginning of June so I impatiently wait.
02/12 I love no alarm clock days. Today was not one of them but I know that today is the day that the Lord hath made, so I will be glad and rejoice in it.9 -
Starr
Age 39 Height: 5.8
Highest Weight: 229.6 (March 2016)
January 1st 2020 226.5
January 1st 2021 195.5
Ultimate Goal Weight 175 by August 2021
February goal is 189.7Stay my course on eating healthy. Workout regularly, Still not doing enough strength training so I need to come up with a plan for that.Round 141 SW: 190.5 EW
Round 115 SW: 223.1 EW: 218.1 -4.3
Round 116 SW: 218.1 EW: 217.9 -0.9
Round 117 SW: 217.9 EW: 215.4 -2.5
Round 118 SW: 215.4 EW: 214.3 -1.1
Round 119 SW: 214.3 EW: 212.7 -1.6
Round 120 SW: 212.7 EW: 211.0 -1.7
Round 121 SW: 211.0 EW: 207.1 -3.9
Round 122 SW: 207.1 EW: 206.4 -0.7
Round 123 SW: 206.4 EW: 205.2 -1.2
Round 124 SW: 205.2 EW: 202.6 -2.6
Round 125 SW: 202.2 EW: 201.4 -0.8
Round 126 SW: 201.4 EW: 198.9 -2.5
Round 127 SW: 198.9 EW: 198.7 -0.2
Round 128 SW: 198.7 EW: 199.0 +0.3
Round 129 SW: 199.0 EW: 198.5 -0.5
Round 130 SW: 198.5 EW: 198.6 +0.1
Round 131 SW: 198.6 EW: 198.6 0.0
Round 132 SW: 198.6 EW: 193.6 -5.0
Round 133 SW: 193.6 EW: 196.2 +2.9
Round 134 SW: 196.2 EW: 195.7 -1.5
Round 135 SW: 195.7 EW: 195.4 -0.3
Round 136 SW: 195.4 EW: 195.5 +0.1
Round 137 SW: 195.5 EW: 194.7 -0.8
Round 138 SW: 194.7 EW: 193.0 -1.7
Round 139 SW: 193.0 EW: 192.1 -0.9
Round 140 SW: 192.1 EW: 190.5 -1.6
02/11 190.8 12513 steps 1554 calories a really good day yesterday
02/12 191.0 Ok today had thin crust pizza last night
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I am working on loving myself which may take quite awhile to achieve because right now I am not there.10 -
@jaccimc63 There was a big “discussion” yesterday on my of my low carb FB pages about using a food scale. Even after almost 4 years, I weigh what I put in my “whole meal” salad. Even the non starchy veggies add up! It’s generally around 12g total!
@musicsax and @beagletracks (love the rhyme) When I was asked about depression at the doctor’s last fall, I replied, “who ISN’T depressed after being locked up for 6 months???” BUT, I’ve always been a home body so it really hasn’t impacted me the way it did my DH. And @musicsax YOU are the most awesome cheerleader on this thread! ❤️❤️❤️9 -
@starrjulia8 You’ve got this and we’ve got your back! Have a GREAT DAY and enjoy the rest of your “5 days!”5
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Female 5’0” Age 70.999 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
Rnd 140 SW 117.5 AW 116.85
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 141 SW 117.5
2/11 117.5 I ate one snack and one meal yesterday but was over on all macros except carbs (9g total) and it was later than I usually eat. AF
2/12 118.0 over protein and my glucose is up this morning, I really would have been comfortable skipping dinner but had food ready to prepare and wanted DH to have a real meal.
2/11 LOVE GETTING A GOOD DEAL Went to the local quilt shop with my coupons. Spent $21 and saved $15. Fabric is overpriced so I only shop there with deals!
2/12 LOVE MY HUSBAND He’s not 100% onboard with keto but he has changed his eating and given up most sugar loaded soda and lost about 25# in the process. Not bad for an OLD guy!9 -
HW: 230 (9/16/2020) UGW: 150
Start Weight: 221.4
Round 140: 213.8
Goals for this round:
-211 lbs
-90+oz of water daily
-log all food
-low carb eating (50% fat, 30% carb, 20% protein)
-at least one fast day
-be kind to myself (I can be pretty brutal)
Day/Weight/Comment
02/11 – 214.8. Expected a little gain today.
02/12 – 215.2. Welp, that's the wrong direction! Sticking to the plan, I'm doing good on my water intake and meal plan.
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Hi-I’m Karen. Thank you GrandmaJackie!!!
Sept. ‘18. 187
R141 Goals-168, alcohol only Fri., lots of water. I’m glad to be here with all of you! 🌸☕️ Karen
2/11-171
2/12-170-Whew! A step in the right direction! It rained almost an inch here last night, things are wet, but I should be able to get a walk in somewhere, even if I have to drive to it.7 -
Goals
- Log all food and drink.
- Move 30 minutes a day.
- Stay under calorie budget.
MFPSW: 223.4 lbs. (March 8,2020)
SW: 153.0
GW: 135.0 lbs.
Day/Weight/Comment
02/11 153.0
02/12 152.4
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Round 141
Age: 39
Height: 5’ 3”
SW: 163
CW: 127.4
GW: 125
GW for this round: 126.5
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)
Round 140 (15): 128.8 to 127.4 (-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
- Enjoy Valentine’s Day and my son’s birthday without guilt
2/11 - DNW - Yesterday was a tough day - my son rolled a ball behind the couch and I bent down to get it at the same time as he jumped up to scream about it. The back of his head smashed into my face/nose. He’s fine, thank goodness, but I saw stars and was in a lot of pain the rest of the day. I didn’t move much; I didn’t cook (we did take out for dinner); and I definitely didn’t track any calories. I don’t know what the scale would be this morning, but I don’t think it’s representative of where I’m actually starting this round.
2/12 - 128.8 - NOT the number I wanted to see on the scale this morning. It’s ok, it’s temporary, and it will certainly be motivation to stick to my meal plan this round - no more extra snacking! Thank you to everyone who expressed sympathy for my poor face - I’m doing much better. Still some pain, but nothing too bad. The little guy just has a really hard head! 😂
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@tesha231 - eek, and month without a scale. That would be a challenge for me and I would have a scale in my suitcase. But, if nothing else, track thoroughly and if you are being accurate, then trust that the results will be there once you get home. I'm heading to Florida for 10 weeks in 2 days. Yes, I will have a scale......
10 weeks! That's awesome. If you are near Ft. Myers Beach, I will just come use yours! There is an antiquated scale at our community gym I could use but not trusting it will align to my WW scale. I'm a little excited not to weigh, knowing that I have NO EXCUSE to not walk every day--one walk being to the gym a few blocks away. I can almost feel the anticipation on the first morning back weigh in. eek is right! Safe travels to you @SModa61 !
@tesha231 We are further down. We head to Marathon, in the Florida Keys. The scale I use matches within .2 of the WW meeting room scale, from my years attending and working there. If you are at all concerned, what I would try in your situation is step on the antiquated scale there as a starting reference point for you there and then begin weighing daily on it as a check-in. Might not be the same number as yours at home, but hopefully can help identify any trends. Have a good trip and enjoy your time. We are driving... 1600 miles starting tomorrow morning.6 -
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
R140 EW: 150.4
Last weight
02/10 - 150.4
Round Goal: 146.x Fast 16+hrs on weekdays, 14+hrs on weekends. Up the water! Water minimum: 75oz, Goal: 91oz.
Day, Weight, Comment
02/11 - 146.2
02/12 - 146.4 - Normal fluctuation, all good here. Got to see my Godson yesterday! Distanced, for his safety, of course. The family came up to bring our Goddaughter home and sleep in their own beds finally. Recuperate and replenish supplies. FamHub even made us gumbo for the freezing winter weather. We are cooped up. Ice covering everything, badly. Trees down everywhere. Last night half the town was without power. Somehow, we've survived that. Still continues, won't get above freezing until Wednesday with more snow coming Sunday with wind. Holding on hope our trees stay standing (and not land in our house) and that power stays on so we have heat. I'll post a picture of our ice accumulations on a tree after this. Staying in and eating what we have on hand. Glad I stocked up on some basics the other day! Had no idea it'd get this bad. Less worried about weight and healthy eating, more worried about portioning what we have in case we it stays bad enough not to leave until Wednesday. Definitely have to stock up Wednesday as I have early surgery Thursday anyway.
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Previous Day's Comments02/11 - Down 4.2lbs to start the round. Why couldn't this happen yesterday to end the round?! Haha I measured again, down 1 more inch on my low belly (the pooch). Did NOT expect that at all after yesterday. Barely got my 90oz, 10 min shy of 18hr. Dinner was out, though small. Did indulge in tiramisu as it was new - first day they had it and not even on menu yet! I love me some espresso. Plus, as a bar, they added some coffee liqueur and that was amazing. Plus, doesn't hurt that we get the good ol' locals discount. It's a high-end place, real fancy, so prices are pretty high. Guess that's a bonus of living in a tourist-based town. Not sure what's on the menu today so I'll be brainstorming this morning a nice balanced lunch with what's on hand.
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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.02/12 - I love blankies Yep, blankies. I'm a kid. I love "collecting" warm things. Works out on weeks like this when it's bitter cold. My mom quilts so I have 2 quilts from her, and a quilt from Quilts of Valor donated after my injury in the army. Snuggles and then, when I have my mom's quilts, it's a snuggle with mama from afar. Plus, the pup loves my blankies and snuggles with me extra when I have them on my lap. Bonus!
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.
02/06 - 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
02/07 - I love football I love the game, whether it be high school, college, indoor arena, or NFL. Any opportunity I get to watch, I'm very happy. Especially any opportunity to watch live, in person! I'm dedicated to the game, so much so that I'm not even particularly unhappy about not having a true SuperBowl party - I'm just content there's a game to watch at all! To close, I'll add GO CHIEFS!!! (hey, I lived in Kansas for 4 years and Mahomes is from my new home, Texas).
02/08 - I love sleep And right now I miss it. Sleep is restorative, not just for energy, but for healing and basic body processes. It's important, vital to life. Plus, it helps me fast by allowing hours without food to pass without me noticing!
02/09 - I love cooking I never used to like cooking all that much, but lately I've been appreciating it more. I can experiment, try new things, its cheaper, and I know what's in it! I've always loved baking, but nobody around here really eats sweets, so I'm replacing that with cooking. Even trying something really new to me - chinese food tonight! I'm pretty excited to try it
02/10 - I love my mental progress 2 years ago, this sudden gain would've destroyed me. I would've felt like I was failing, despite looking better than I ever have, even in the army and "in shape". I would've gone to extremes. I would have hated my body for a number on the scale despite my measurements. Now I understand so much goes into my weight, but the goal isn't a specific number on the scale, its health. It's how I look, and even more important, how I feel. I feel healthier. I look healthier. I think I've made significant progress on any visceral (dangerous) fat I may have had from all those years of crash dieting and horrid foods offset by the army's forced physical activity. My skin is clearer. My bloat is almost nonexistent, at least these last 2 days which is huuuge. Even better is this inspires me to keep aiming for healthier because I'm not quite there yet (60-40%, aiming to be healthy 75-80% of the time). Despite what the scale says these last few days, I know I'm doing what's right and good for my body more often than not and way more often than ever before. It will work itself off in the end so long as I keep going and focus on health.
02/11 - I love my new glasses I may only have them for a week and a half until my surgery, but after three weeks of out-of-date prescription, these are fantastic. I can actually wear my glasses all day and not get a migraine from strain! Plus, for the first time ever, I actually look cute in glasses! Plus, they're only $25 and have sunglass attachments so no more blinding light and it's worth it for a week and a half (:
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starrjulia8 wrote: »Well he's on a airplane to Hawaii right now so I am happy. I have 5 days of freedom.
I hope you enjoy EVERY second of your freedom My heart feels happy seeing much happier posts from you
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Starting weight 179lbs
Goal weight 126 lbs
Round 123 174.0lbs
Round 124 172.8lbs
Round 125 170.0lbs
Round 126 168.2lbs
Round 127 165.2lbs
Round 128 163.2lbs
Round 129 161.0lbs
Round 130 158.0lbs
Round 131 156.2lbs
Round 132 155.8lbs
Round 133 154.0lbs
Round 134 152.2lbs
Round 135 153.0lbs
Round 136 153.8lbs
Round 137 150.4lbs
Round 138 150.4lbs
Round 139 148.4lbs
Day, Weight, Comment
02/11 146.4lbs
02/12 146.6lbs
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@quiltingjaine I am going to rest up as much as I can!5
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SW: 161.2
GW: 125 per nutritionist (was 130, self-set)
Round 139 Weight Loss: -2.2
Round 140 Weight Loss: -2.2
2/11: 161.2
2/12: 160
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