100 DAYS OF WEIGHTING IN #9
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Highest Weight 230.8 (2012)
Starting Again 215.2 (1/1/21)
Round 8– (-13.8)
Round 9 start 178.6
Day 1 7/14: 179.0, Trend 180.0
Day 2 7/15: 178.0, Trend 179.7
Day 3 7/16: 178.8, Trend 179.3
Day 4 7/17: 178.2, Trend 179.0
1st Week Goal Weight: 177.8, -0.8
1st Week Actual Weight: 178.2, -0.4
Day 5 7/18: 179.0, Trend 178.7 🤨
Day 6 7/19: 178.6, Trend 178.6
Day 7 7/20:
Day 8 7/21:
Day 9 7/22:
Day 10 7/23:
Day 11 7/24:
2nd Week Goal Weight: 176.6
2ndWeek Actual Weight: 178.6, +0.4
Day 12 7/25:
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Day 14 7/27:
Day 15 7/28:
Day 16 7/29:
Day 17 7/30:
Day 18 7/31:
3rd Week Goal Weight: 175.4
3rd Week Actual Weight: N/A
Day 19 8/1:
Day 20 8/2:
Day 21 8/3
Day 22 8/4:
Day 23 8/5:
Day 24 8/6:
Day 25 8/7:
4th Week Goal Weight: 174.1
4th Week Actual Weight:
Day 26 8/8:
Day 27 8/9:
Day 28 8/10:
Day 29 8/11:
Day 30 8/12:
Day 31 8/13:
Day 32 8/14:
5th Week Goal Weight: 172.9
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Day 33 8/15:
Day 34 8/16:
Day 35 8/17:
Day 36 8/18:
Day 37 8/19:
Day 38 8/20:
Day 39 8/21:
6th Week Goal Weight: 171.7
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Day 40 8/22:
Day 41 8/23:
Day 42 8/24:
Day 43 8/25:
Day 44 8/26:
Day 45 8/27:
Day 46 8/28:
7th Week Goal Weight: 170.5
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Day 47 8/29:
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Day 50 9/1:
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Day 53 9/4:
8th Week Goal Weight: 169.3
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Day 54 9/5:
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Day 58 9/9:
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Day 60 9/11:
9th Week Goal Weight: 168.1
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Day 63 9/14:
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Day 65 9/16:
Day 66 9/17:
Day 67 9/18:
10th Week Goal Weight: 167.0
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Day 68 9/19:
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Day 73 9/24:
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11th Week Goal Weight: 165.8
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Day 79 9/30:
Day 80 10/1:
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12th Week Goal Weight: 164.6
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13th Week Goal Weight: 163.5
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Day 89 10/10:
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Day 93 10/14:
Day 94 10/15:
Day 95 10/16:
14th Week Goal Weight: 162.3
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Day 96 10/17:
Day 97 10/18:
Day 98 10/19:
Day 99 10/20 (the big five-one):
Day 100 10/21:
15th Week Goal Weight: 161.4
15th Week Actual Weight:
Challenge Starting Weight: 178.6
Challenge Goal: 161.4
Challenge Ending Weight:
Total Weight Loss for Challenge:3 -
Thank you @Miyoka_Tata - I've been waiting for this challenge to begin fresh again so I could join. I love the idea of a 100-day challenge.
Heaviest weight ever: 186.0
Weight when I came back to MFP on May 10: 183.1
First Goal: 160's
Day 01: 7/14: 171.1
Day 02: 7/15: 171.0
Day 03: 7/16: 171.0
Day 04: 7/17: 171.5
A little up thanks to too many salty chips and salsa but they were part of my planned higher calorie day and were so good!
Day 05: 7/18: 170.6 - getting so close to my first goal!
Day 06: 7/19: 170.4
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Challenge Starting Weight: 171.1
Challenge Ending Weight:
Total Weight Loss for Challenge:4 -
100 Days of Weighing In - Round 9
2021 Word: Peace
About Me
Female, Age 34, 5'3", Proud Aussie
Highest weight: 305.1 (August 14th, 2020)
Current round start weight: 273.4
History & Goals
2017: Weighed around 275 lbs, had a cancer scare and started IVF
2018: Successful IVF on our third transfer, gave birth in December to a healthy baby boy
2019: Returned to work, gained progressively, weighed around 300 lbs
2020: Hit my highest ever weight of 305 lbs, decided I could not let this continue and rediscovered MFP. Lost about 15 lbs and finished the year at 293 lbs.
2021: Ups and downs but slow and steady progress, lost another 20 lbs so far this year.
I have a goal ladder that helps me stay focused on teeny tiny little milestones.
Current goal ladder rung: Lost two whole daschunds!
Current Focus:
1. Sleep (target: 7 hours per night)
2. Calorie deficit (target: any)
3. Exercise consistency (target: 20 mins per day)
4. Screen-free before bed (target: 5 nights per week)
5. Limit social media (target: sub-60 minutes per day)
6. Complete Body Boss pre-training program (currently on week 2 of 4)Day 1: Wed, 7/14: 273.4 - all focus goals complete for today!1st Week Goal Weight: 273.0
Day 2: Thurs, 7/15: 272.5 - all focus complete for today! Down 0.9 lbs, probably water weight as I was retaining last week and have dropped a lot in the last few days.
Day 3: Fri, 7/16: 272.7 - didn't have a good day yesterday, overate and didn't exercise.
Day 4: Sat, 7/17: 272.3 - another sub-par day with no exercise and overating! I refeed on the weekends, but not usually by this much. Need to refocus today.
1st Week Actual Weight: 272.3
1st Week Weight Lost: 1.1 lbs
Day 5: Sun, 7/18: 275.1 - ate pizza last night, the sodium has caused a blip of water weight. It will come back down!
Day 6: Mon, 7/19: 274.3 - had a much better day, calorie-wise. Went for a nice walk to a nearby park with my son and my sister and played there for a while, and did some yoga in the evening which was a nice stretch. Water weight is coming back down, hope to see that continue.
Day 7: Tues, 7/20: 273.2 - had another good day. Stayed in my calorie range and did a YouTube step class video which worked up a great sweat. Hoping to see the scale continue to move down as I drop that water weight I picked up last week!
Day 8: Wed, 7/21:
Day 9: Thurs, 7/22:
Day 10: Fri, 7/23:
Day 11: Sat, 7/24:
2nd Week Goal Weight: 271.0
2ndWeek Actual Weight: TBADay 12: Sun, 7/25:
Day 13: Mon, 7/26:
Day 14: Tues, 7/27:
Day 15: Wed, 7/28:
Day 16: Thurs, 7/29:
Day 17: Fri, 7/30:
Day 18: Sat, 7/31:
3rd Week Goal Weight: 270.0
3rd Week Actual Weight: TBA
Day 19: Sun, 8/1:
Day 20: Mon, 8/2:
Day 21: Tues, 8/3
Day 22: Wed, 8/4:
Day 23: Thurs, 8/5:
Day 24: Fri, 8/6:
Day 25: Sat, 8/7:
4th Week Goal Weight: 269.0
4th Week Actual Weight: TBA
Day 26: Sun, 8/8:
Day 27: Mon, 8/9:
Day 28: Tues, 8/10:
Day 29: Wed, 8/11:
Day 30: Thurs, 8/12:
Day 31: Fri, 8/13:
Day 32: Sat, 8/14:
5th Week Goal Weight: 268.0
5th Week Actual Weight: TBA
Day 33: Sun, 8/15:
Day 34: Mon, 8/16:
Day 35: Tues, 8/17:
Day 36: Wed, 8/18:
Day 37: Thurs, 8/19:
Day 38: Fri, 8/20:
Day 39: Sat, 8/21:
6th Week Goal Weight: 267.0
6th Week Actual Weight: TBA
Day 40: Sun, 8/22:
Day 41: Mon, 8/23:
Day 42: Tues, 8/24:
Day 43: Wed, 8/25:
Day 44: Thurs, 8/26:
Day 45: Fri, 8/27:
Day 46: Sat, 8/28:
7th Week Goal Weight: 266.0
7th Week Actual Weight: TBA
Day 47: Sun, 8/29:
Day 48: Mon, 8/30:
Day 49: Tues, 8/31:
Day 50: Wed, 9/1:
Day 51: Thurs, 9/2:
Day 52: Fri, 9/3:
Day 53: Sat, 9/4:
8th Week Goal Weight: 265.0
8th Week Actual Weight: TBA
Day 54: Sun, 9/5:
Day 55: Mon, 9/6:
Day 56: Tues, 9/7:
Day 57: Wed, 9/8:
Day 58: Thurs, 9/9:
Day 59: Fri, 9/10:
Day 60: Sat, 9/11:
9th Week Goal Weight: 264.0
9th Week Actual Weight: TBA
Day 61: Sun, 9/12:
Day 62: Mon, 9/13:
Day 63: Tues, 9/14:
Day 64: Wed, 9/15:
Day 65: Thurs, 9/16:
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Day 67: Sat, 9/18:
10th Week Goal Weight: 263.0
10th Week Actual Weight: TBA
Day 68: Sun, 9/19:
Day 69: Mon, 9/20:
Day 70: Tues, 9/21:
Day 71: Wed, 9/22:
Day 72: Thurs, 9/23:
Day 73: Fri, 9/24:
Day 74: Sat, 9/25:
11th Week Goal Weight: 262.0
11th Week Actual Weight: TBA
Day 75: Sun, 9/26:
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Day 77: Tues, 9/28:
Day 78: Wed, 9/29:
Day 79: Thurs, 9/30:
Day 80: Fri, 10/1:
Day 81: Sat, 10/2:
12th Week Goal Weight: 261.0
12th Week Actual Weight: TBA
Day 82: Sun, 10/3:
Day 83: Mon, 10/4:
Day 84: Tues, 10/5:
Day 85: Wed, 10/6:
Day 86: Thurs, 10/7:
Day 87: Fri, 10/8:
Day 88: Sat, 10/9:
13th Week Goal Weight: 260.0
13th Week Actual Weight: TBA
Day 89: Sun, 10/10:
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Day 91: Tues, 10/12:
Day 92: Wed, 10/13:
Day 93: Thurs, 10/14:
Day 94: Fri, 10/15:
Day 95: Sat, 10/16:
14th Week Goal Weight: 259.0
14th Week Actual Weight: TBA
Day 96: Sun, 10/17:
Day 97: Mon, 10/18:
Day 98: Tues, 10/19:
Day 99: Wed, 10/20:
Day 100: Thurs, 10/21:
15th Week Goal Weight: 258.3
15th Week Actual Weight: TBA
Challenge Starting Weight: 273.4
Original Challenge Goal: 259.3
Revised Challenge Goal: 258.3
Challenge Ending Weight: TBA
Total Weight Loss for Challenge: TBA3 -
dawnbgethealthy wrote: »TwistedSassette wrote: »@dawnbgethealthy
Our calories burned from just existing (breathing, digestion etc.) are absolutely part of the CICO equation! But MFP already factors that in, so you don't add it again. Essentially if you follow what MFP guides you, and track your exercise calories, then it will all work out in the CICO equation!
Right on. MFP calculates it, so you don't add it in again.
@deepwoodslady
You wrote:
So far today I have burned over 2700 calories which includes everything.
So now that you are logging again, I would say just rely on their calculations, and not count the 2700 calories into the equation. If MFP sets your calories at 1700 then eat that, and any extra activity will be a deficit.
@dawnbgethealthy and @deepwoodslady - Wandering into the conversation. I saw that deepwoodslady is using a Fitbit tracker I believe. I use to have one but now use the Apple Watch. Both are about the same.
Under MFP Exercise / Settings ... I've not checked the box for Enable Negative Adjustments. Letting MFP count just the exercise and not the total calorie burn. So then it looks like this and I'm more comfortable eating these calories in addition to my daily calories. Best if I don't because I then lose more but I'm in this for a lifestyle change.
On the daily food journal it shows Total Calories Consumed, Daily Total (which is my calories per day set at 1400 right now + exercise calories), and then Remaining Calories. Remaining will be green or red ... when I'm green for the day's remaining calories I lose
But when it is red then well ... I ate too much! And didn't work it off with enough exercise.
See below the MFP iOS calorie adjustment is ZERO from the Apple Watch (iOS)
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I'm in. I'm Chris. I live in northern California.
71 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.
Female, Age 71, 5'5"
Highest Weight: 192.2
Challenge Starting Weight: 145.6 (07/13)
Challenge Goal: 135
Ultimate Goal Weight: 130.0
Day 01 - 07/14 - 145.6 at 6:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
Day 02 - 07/15 - 146.2 at 8:00 a.m. ...3 1/2 hours de-cluttering our house
Day 03 - 07/16 - 145.8 at 6:15 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
Day 04 - 07/17 - 148.6 at 7:00 a.m. ...6.11 miles in 115 mins
1st Week Goal Weight - 143.6
1st Week Actual Weight - nopey, nope!!
Day 05 - 07/18 - 148.2 at 7:00 a.m. ...3.09 miles in 61 mins
Day 06 - 07/19 - 146.4 at 6:15 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
Day 07 - 07/20 -
Day 08 - 07/21 -
Day 09 - 07/22 -
Day 10 - 07/23 -
Day 11 - 07/24 -
2nd Week Goal Weight - 145.6
2nd Week Actual Weight -3 -
So this week im not sure whats been going on maybe retention or something it justt seems so slow moving for my 3rd week. Also I cant get my head round my calories, each time i recalculate it changes me atm im on 1360 which seems small since i have about 150 pounds to lose still.
Highest Weight 317
Starting Again 312
Round 9 start 291
Day 1 7/14:293
Day 2 7/15:291.4
Day 3 7/16:291.2
Day 4 7/17:292
1st Week Goal Weight: 287
1st Week Actual Weight: 289.2
Day 5 7/18:289.4
Day 6 7/19:289.4
Day 7 7/20:
Day 8 7/21:
Day 9 7/22:
Day 10 7/23:
Day 11 7/24:
2nd Week Goal Weight: 285
2ndWeek Actual Weight: N/A
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100 Days of Accountability 7/14-10/21I need to quit losing the same pounds over and over. If you are tired of starting over, STOP giving up.
Female, Age 60, 5’3”
Challenge Starting Weight: 205 (7/13)
Challenge Goal: <195
History & GoalsSuccess is the sum of small efforts repeated day in day out.
Ultimate Lifetime Goal: Weigh Less Each Year Than the Last
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)
UGW: 165 BMI 29.2 Overweight NOT Obese
🎯 Mini Goals & Weight:
* 50 lbs lost never to be found: 195
* Obese stage 1 BMI 34.9: 197
* Onederland: 199
* Weigh less than DH: 206 (April 2021) ✔️:)
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150's
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; ~12-16 AF days per month; limit 1-2 glasses per day)
Day 1: Wed, 7/14: 207.0 Walked .9 + 1.75 miles, swimming, 1565 cal, 68 net carbs, AF. Hiking in Brazos State Park & swimming to entertain my daughter-in-law’s 5 yr old niece that is visiting. Came too close to an alligator! Wow that is a strange & disappointing jump up on the scale this morning! Could sweet potato fries do that much damage at lunch?
Day 2: Thurs, 7/15: 207.2 Walked 4.5 miles, bike 30 min, squats, hand weights, cal, net carbs, AF. Chili for lunch and Torchy’s for dinner. Walked the dog to my home owners’ assoc. local lap pool (heated during the winter) to see if my key card still works which was much further than I thought but a nice walk (better than jumping in the car!). It is still active so I guess I need to consider adding swimming laps to my routine. The dog & I were both exhausted walking in the heat but we beat the rain! Need to make a point to get out earlier in the morning.
Day 3: Fri, 7/16: 207.4 WI at 4am. Walk 2 + 1.3 miles, weeding/gardening, 2187 cal, 141 net carbs, AF (Neon Zebra margarita mocktail). Pizza for lunch & quesadillas for dinner. Need to clean up my meal planning.
Day 4: Sat, 7/17: 206.2 [/b] Walk 1 + 1.3 miles, 1892 cal, 95 net carbs, 3 glasses wine.
1st Week Goal Weight: 204.x Repeating goal until I hit it
1st Week Actual Weight: 206.2
Not even close. I was at 205 the day before the challenge started and it should have been easy peasy to make a 204.x goal. But on day 1 my weight skyrocketed. Finally got it going back down. Now to continue breaking through that 205 barrier.
Day 5: Sun, 7/18: 207.0 Walk 1.3 miles , 1511 cal, 83 net carbs, 4 glasses wine. Nice morning breakfast outside then farmers market with DD & her husband & dogs. A pretty lazy day but did throw out more stuff as I anticipate a possible move. Also sorted more of my kids’ medical, scouting and school records along with their birth, baptism, lifeguarding & other certificates to pass along to them. The idea of moving elsewhere away from the kids and all the community I’ve built up over the past 30 years in Houston is starting to stress me out. Drinking more, not paying attention to the meal planning, not sleeping well (dreams of what if) and in general riddled with anxiety.
Day 6: Mon, 7/19: 205.9 Walked 3.2 miles, 1480 cal, 76 net carbs, 4 glasses wine. Good day. Kids came over to cook burgers for lunch and chat.
Day 7: Tues, 7/20: 207.1 Walked 3.25 miles, gardened, 1509 cal, 122 net carbs, AF. Lunch & dinner with friends first Thai and then Mediterranean so I’m assuming that this is sodium or hidden calories since I was in the green 246 calories yesterday. Plan is to stay on track today and drink LOTS of water.
Day 8: Wed, 7/21:
Day 9: Thurs, 7/22:
Day 10: Fri, 7/23:
Day 11: Sat, 7/24:
2nd Week Goal Weight: 204.x Repeating goal until I hit it
2nd Week Actual Weight:
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Yesterday's reading
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Highest Weight 230.8 (2012)
Starting Again 215.2 (1/1/21)
Round 8– (-13.8)
Round 9 start 178.6
Day 1 7/14: 179.0, Trend 180.0
Day 2 7/15: 178.0, Trend 179.7
Day 3 7/16: 178.8, Trend 179.3
Day 4 7/17: 178.2, Trend 179.0
1st Week Goal Weight: 177.8, -0.8
1st Week Actual Weight: 178.2, -0.4
Day 5 7/18: 179.0, Trend 178.7 🤨
Day 6 7/19: 178.6, Trend 178.6
Day 7 7/20: 177.4, Trend 178.4
Day 8 7/21:
Day 9 7/22:
Day 10 7/23:
Day 11 7/24:
2nd Week Goal Weight: 176.6
2ndWeek Actual Weight: 177.4, (-0.8 week, -1.2 challenge)
Day 12 7/25:
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3rd Week Goal Weight: 175.4
3rd Week Actual Weight: N/A
Day 19 8/1:
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Day 21 8/3
Day 22 8/4:
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Day 24 8/6:
Day 25 8/7:
4th Week Goal Weight: 174.1
4th Week Actual Weight:
Day 26 8/8:
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5th Week Goal Weight: 172.9
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6th Week Goal Weight: 171.7
6th Week Actual Weight:
Day 40 8/22:
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7th Week Goal Weight: 170.5
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8th Week Goal Weight: 169.3
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9th Week Goal Weight: 168.1
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10th Week Goal Weight: 167.0
10th Week Actual Weight:
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11th Week Goal Weight: 165.8
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12th Week Goal Weight: 164.6
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13th Week Goal Weight: 163.5
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14th Week Goal Weight: 162.3
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Day 98 10/19:
Day 99 10/20 (the big five-one):
Day 100 10/21:
15th Week Goal Weight: 161.4
15th Week Actual Weight:
Challenge Starting Weight: 178.6
Challenge Goal: 161.4
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Total Weight Loss for Challenge:4 -
Thank you @Miyoka_Tata - I've been waiting for this challenge to begin fresh again so I could join. I love the idea of a 100-day challenge.
Heaviest weight ever: 186.0
Weight when I came back to MFP on May 10: 183.1
First Goal: 160's
Day 01: 7/14: 171.1
Day 02: 7/15: 171.0
Day 03: 7/16: 171.0
Day 04: 7/17: 171.5 A little up thanks to too many salty chips and salsa but they were part of my planned higher calorie day and were so good!
Day 05: 7/18: 170.6 - getting so close to my first goal!
Day 06: 7/19: 170.4
Day 07: 7/20: 170.0 - Almost there!
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Challenge Starting Weight: 171.1
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Total Weight Loss for Challenge:5 -
Challenge SW: 139.8
Challenge GW/UGW: 125
Round #7: SW 168.2 EW 148.8
Round #8: EW 139
Day 1: Wed, 7/14: 139.8
Day 2: Thu, 7/15: 140.2
For the past week or so, when I ate over 1100 calories, I gained the next day. So I'm gonna stay under 1100 for the foreseeable future, except for special occasions. I have a birthday party to attend Saturday and a family reunion the next Saturday, so there will be some significant face stuffage then.
Day 3: Fri, 7/16: 140
Day 4: Sat, 7/17: 141.6
Had a fairly hefty dinner last night, so this is mostly sodium and actual weight of the food, which is still with me.
Day 5: Sun, 7/18: 141
Day 6: Mon, 7/19: 139.8
Day 7: Tue, 7/20: 138.2
Well, that was a nice whoosh! I am unofficially down 30 pounds since January 15. I say unofficially because my official weigh day is Friday. And I'm eating Chinese food tomorrow for dinner.
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dawnbgethealthy wrote: »Tracking is what led me to having 2 tbsp of coffee cream into my coffee instead of 4, 4 cookies instead of 8, 2 tbsp mayo instead of 4. All tasted just as good.
Small I know, but adds up to 4+ pounds per year of calorie savings.
Have you tried coffee without cream? Its not bad...brings out the flavor but not too strongly, for me anyway. I'm enjoying creamless coffee right now as I type.
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@Lilylady8k
I have my mfp set up the same way you do. That is how I track my goals. At first I put in a 1300 calorie goal and tweaked my macros (it's important I follow carbs and sugar too due to T2D). When you mentioned leaving wiggle room in case of a plateau, I changed my goal to 1400 calories. I have been showing calories left at the end of the day in green each day. I like being able to track my goals, and as Dawn said, it helps you to decide to make changes to your diet (like the coffee creamer example) to help keep it in the green. It makes all the difference. Yesterday was a very low calorie day again because my worker (who always stays late when his family is not with him) stayed very late again. Yesterdays MFP showed 984 calories eaten with 640 left in the green after recording 224 calories spent gardening. The 640, of course, was what I had left in food calories if so desired. At worst I should have stayed the same, at best I should have shown a loss of a few ounces.
For my CICO tracking I use the fitness tracker (Fitbit). It is automatically set to show the full CICO picture. With my TTDE being 1914 at this current weight, I showed a total calorie in at 984 and a total calorie out at 2522. The total deficit for the day was 1522.
My original comment was that I don't always understand how I can be in the green (on both goal tracking and CICO tracking) and still gain instead of lose. This morning (after those numbers yesterday) my scale was UP by 0.4 lbs. I don't always know how I can gain 1/2 pound with a deficit. But here I am. I know potty TMI has something to do with it. We all know about water retention. Just unbelievable and disappointing.
I knew today may be higher if my calories were back to normal yesterday (day before yesterday very low calorie) but they were not. Due to the time constraints, they were too low again. It just feels like my body fights back so hard sometimes. I see that with many people's journeys and I know I am not alone in this. It's just that no matter how you look at it, it does not always make sense.
Due to a tip from someone on JGM10D, I also use trendweight.com to track how I am trending overall in weight and bodyfat. Luckily these fluctuations and oddities are not affecting my trend weight. Both fat % and weight continue to creep down.
I appreciate all the tips. Also the reminders on how to navigate through MFP to set or change my goals. I was a very faithful logger and tracker in 2018 and 2019. My highest weight which had ran for a couple of years prior had been 253. Brain fog makes me forget little things easily so all the tips you ladies are giving is a big help.
I think my carbs are still set a bit high in the macros. I have not been reaching it but I would still like to change that so more tweaking is in order.
Thanks again ladies for all the help. My next stop is to figure out how to get pics off my phone and onto my home PC so I can share some things with you all. I'm going to hook up my charger cord and my phone to my computer (when I get time) and see what pops up. It may be easier to navigate than I realize!2 -
Chalmation wrote: »dawnbgethealthy wrote: »Tracking is what led me to having 2 tbsp of coffee cream into my coffee instead of 4, 4 cookies instead of 8, 2 tbsp mayo instead of 4. All tasted just as good.
Small I know, but adds up to 4+ pounds per year of calorie savings.
Have you tried coffee without cream? Its not bad...brings out the flavor but not too strongly, for me anyway. I'm enjoying creamless coffee right now as I type.
@Chalmation I too like my coffee black (and I am a very big coffee drinker). I drink my tea black but with a tiny bit of splenda to give it more flavor. I love water but don't drink enough because it is hard to lay my coffee aside long enough to drink what I should. I love milk but am trying to stay with Fairlife or almond milk to keep the lactose down in my overall diet as it seems to cause a huge bloat. I have never been one to drink my calories. Most of my drinks are zero calories. I don't drink soda. My weakness is sweets. Chocolate, cake but especially donuts. I just can't bring donuts in the house! I recently bought some nestle quick sugar-free to try in my fairlife for an occasional treat but I haven't tried it yet. With T2D, the sugar-free is important. I use Atkins bars when my cravings are really bad. I also use square(s) of 70-90% cacao chocolate. If I bring ice cream into the house, it's game over! I have learned my triggers and am doing my best to skirt them. I am a work in progress for sure!
Back to coffee....I love the flavors of hazelnut, pumpkin spice etc. Instead of adding those types of creamers, I just buy small packages of those flavors of coffee. It is not as obvious or strong in flavor as the creamer but a hint of those flavors makes me feel like I am getting something special and the flavor is in there!1 -
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100 Days of Weighing In ^^^^^ July 14 through Oct 21, 2021
My Name is Donna, Age 61. I am 5’5” tall & I live in Northern Michigan USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.
“We will encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” ~Maya Angelou
Ending Weight Last Round (start weight this round): 195.2 lbs
Day 01 – 07/14 …..196.0….. Ouch! Starting a bit higher than I’d hoped for. No proper TMI since last weigh-in. However, I know the peanut butter filled pretzels with those big chunks of rock salt on them didn’t help. I know I am retaining fluids. No proper pee either. Sorry so graphic but all of that does make a difference. Today I am taking my son and his friend for a short trip out of town for the Dairy Queen. I will keep my meal small and try to get in some extra steps later today. Water….water….water…. So nice to see some newbies to the challenge! Welcome! Good luck everyone. I’m on your side and offer 100% support!
Day 02 – 07/15 …..196.8….. Regular hamburger and blizzard at the DQ. Looked up calories later and found the medium pecan turtle blizzard is 900 calories!!!! Yes you read that right! 900. After seeing that, I kept the rest of the evening and night very low cal. I ate less than I burned for the day so I’m disappointed to see a gain. No TMI x 2 is probably contributing. I will be drinking cleanse tea today in the hopes of emptying. I will also stay accountable. The ups & downs of it all are frustrating when you are still trying to enjoy life. This is exactly why I wanted to firmly get into the 197’s before I felt confident being in Onederland. I can ride the waves of the journey and still be below 200. I will have a good day today. My head is on straight and my thinking cap is on.
Day 03 – 07/16 …..195.6….. Shed water all night so the whoosh is no surprise. I knew I was retaining water from a few days of a few bad choices. I put more thought into my meal planning yesterday although my steps were only at 9000+. Maybe today I can get in more steps. Workers will be here again today. Starting new projects while waiting for the drywall finisher.
Day 04 – 07/17 …..195.4….. I would like to get to the 192’s in the coming couple of weeks. That would put me about ½ way to the 180’s. It is much slower when watching calories instead of just carbs, but I am hoping the weight loss will be more lasting.
Day 05 - 07/18 …..194.8….. I had a great but scary day yesterday. Great that I stuck to plan and got in a bit of a hike. Scary that I finally decided to log my food for the first time since before covid. Thanks to all of you who chimed in to help me figure out my new macros and goals. I may have to play with it a bit but I feel good about facing my weaknesses right now and looking at them square in the face which is how logging my food feels right now to me. I know my choices in foods are not always the greatest. That is the scary part. Do I really want to see it in writing again? I’m ready for this step. It helped me lose a lot of weight before and I know it will again. It’s a commitment and those can be hard for me. I felt ready yesterday and am still feeling good today.
Day 06 – 07/19 …..194.0….. Very low calorie yesterday. Even lower than what I ended up on my logging. Due to my workers coming late and staying so late, I ate way later than usual (11:00 PM). I prelogged so that I could close out for the day but I didn’t end up fitting in my evening snack. My very late dinner had filled me up. Today should be back up to goal. I saw a nice drop on the scale this morning and on my body fat %, but it may be temporary due to yesterdays low calorie. My BMI is still at 32.5. I have a long way to go before getting out of obese and into overweight. I am still aiming for 192 point anything as that will make me so much closer to the new decade. I need to plan my meals for today so I can stay on track. I’m starving already! I scrubbed down the outside of the house yesterday with the help of a neighbor teenager. I didn’t log it as exercise but my burn was very good yesterday because of that.
Day 07 – 07/20 …..194.4….. I don’t get it. I had a day with calories left over in the green. My meals were not sodium filled so there should not have been water retention. TMI yesterday evening was so-so. But it was there. Just as we have been talking about in our conversations, the numbers don’t always make sense for many of us. I guess I will have to be patient and ride it out. It’s a helluva journey but we are all worth it, right?
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Challenge Starting Weight: 195.2
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Highest Weight 174.5
Starting Weight: 161.8
Goal Weight: 140
Day 1: 7/14: 161.4
Day 2: 7/15: 161.0
Day 3: 7/16: 160.6
Day 4: 7/17: 160.6
1st Week Goal Weight: 159
1st Week Actual Weight: 160.6
Day 5: 7/18: 161.0
Day 6: 7/19: 161.0
I ate over my carb limit yesterday, and way too much salt the day before so I am paying for it. I also dont drink enough water and need to stay on top of that, its a struggle for me.
Day 7: 7/20: 161.0
No change, 3 days in a row now. I am a bit swollen, so I am retaining water. I think I might try some dandelion tea see if that helps.
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2nd Week Goal Weight: 159
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Thanks @Miyoka_Tata
I am Dawn. 60, 5'2
Began MFP Oct 28.18 at 191 pounds
UGW 110-115
This is my 7th round on this thread: Round 1 loss 3.7, Round 2 loss 2.7, Round 3 loss 8.9, Round 4 loss 4.0
Round 5 loss 4.6. Round 6 - gain of 0.08
24.8 pound loss over 601 days.
I always reach for a 10 pound loss each 100 even though that hasn't happened.
I keep track of calories left over at the end of each day, in the Green on the MFP tracker. My aim is 500+ average calories in the Green each day (deficit) - this would lead to a 5lb loss over 100 days.
Day 1 7/14:132.2 - Wish that I had weighed this yesterday instead of 133.9 to end the previous 100! 312 in the Green
Day 2 7/15: 132.2 - Usually my weight jumps around quite around a bit, nice to see that I didn't somehow gain. 489 in the Green
Day 3 7/16: 133.1 - Had Beef Palak last night 803 in the Green
Day 4 7/17: 132.9 - 390 in the Green
1st Week Goal Weight: 131.1 - Aimed for this all last 100, starting there
1st Week Actual Weight: 132.9
Calorie Deficit (Green on the Tracker): 1994. Divided by the 4 days is 798.5, very close to my goal of having a 500 calories deficit each day (3500 calories in a pound, so shooting to lose 1 pound per week)
Day 5: Sun, 7/18: 133.3 - ow 616 in the Green
Day 6: Mon, 7/19: 133.9 - I didn't do anything to gain. I will keep plugging along though. I am working out of town today and have scheduled 2 visits with separate groups up there once I finish my work, and then another back here. Would have been nice to have a cushion since there will be drinks and snacks at all 3. 334 in the Green
Day 7: Tues, 7/20: 132.8 - I have an evening shift today and a split shift tomorrow. I don't like eating so late, but I eat so many vegetables with my dinner that I don't eat before work so that I am not gassy lol.
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2nd Week Goal Weight: 131.1 - Aimed for this all last 100, starting there
2nd Week Actual Weight: 132.9
Calorie Deficit (Green on the Tracker):
Challenge Starting Weight: 132.2
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@Chalmation
Yes, i do drink black coffee occasionally. It is okay, but not preferred. I pick my battles, I would rather cut back in other areas and really enjoy my coffee in the morning - with less cream than I used to put. So, I get 40-80 calories in the morning to deal with, kind of worth it to me, I could do a couple of extra Fitness Marshall songs if I really wanted to delete the 40 calories.
I have also cut down butter on my brocolli from 1 tbsp to 1/4 tbsp, tastes just as good.1 -
@deepwoodslady
Oh yes, it is so frustrating this weight loss. Sometimes it just takes days to show up - in either direction.2 -
@deepwoodslady
A pretty simple way for the photos:
Let Google photos be the default on your phone (might already be)
You don't need cables or anything for your computer. Just open Google photos and they will all be there.
Open Google photos on your phone first, this will update to your Google account, then open Google on your computer.
If you have a Mac then I don't know how it works2 -
@deepwoodslady - I totally understand how it feels to still be in the green and not drop an ounce. Have you started taking your measurements once per month? I'm finding that though I've been up and down in the 205-207 range for the past couple of months my shape is changing for the better! Good luck tweaking and finding your balance.
Trending is a GREAT way to see the progress as well. On the 10 day thread I'm monitoring the trend because I might be up the last day which drives me crazy but the trend in general is slowly creeping downward.
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deepwoodslady wrote: »Chalmation wrote: »dawnbgethealthy wrote: »Tracking is what led me to having 2 tbsp of coffee cream into my coffee instead of 4, 4 cookies instead of 8, 2 tbsp mayo instead of 4. All tasted just as good.
Small I know, but adds up to 4+ pounds per year of calorie savings.
Have you tried coffee without cream? Its not bad...brings out the flavor but not too strongly, for me anyway. I'm enjoying creamless coffee right now as I type.
@Chalmation I too like my coffee black (and I am a very big coffee drinker). I drink my tea black but with a tiny bit of splenda to give it more flavor. I love water but don't drink enough because it is hard to lay my coffee aside long enough to drink what I should. I love milk but am trying to stay with Fairlife or almond milk to keep the lactose down in my overall diet as it seems to cause a huge bloat. I have never been one to drink my calories. Most of my drinks are zero calories. I don't drink soda. My weakness is sweets. Chocolate, cake but especially donuts. I just can't bring donuts in the house! I recently bought some nestle quick sugar-free to try in my fairlife for an occasional treat but I haven't tried it yet. With T2D, the sugar-free is important. I use Atkins bars when my cravings are really bad. I also use square(s) of 70-90% cacao chocolate. If I bring ice cream into the house, it's game over! I have learned my triggers and am doing my best to skirt them. I am a work in progress for sure!
Back to coffee....I love the flavors of hazelnut, pumpkin spice etc. Instead of adding those types of creamers, I just buy small packages of those flavors of coffee. It is not as obvious or strong in flavor as the creamer but a hint of those flavors makes me feel like I am getting something special and the flavor is in there!dawnbgethealthy wrote: »@Chalmation
Yes, i do drink black coffee occasionally. It is okay, but not preferred. I pick my battles, I would rather cut back in other areas and really enjoy my coffee in the morning - with less cream than I used to put. So, I get 40-80 calories in the morning to deal with, kind of worth it to me, I could do a couple of extra Fitness Marshall songs if I really wanted to delete the 40 calories.
I have also cut down butter on my brocolli from 1 tbsp to 1/4 tbsp, tastes just as good.Lilylady3k wrote: »@deepwoodslady - I totally understand how it feels to still be in the green and not drop an ounce. Have you started taking your measurements once per month? I'm finding that though I've been up and down in the 205-207 range for the past couple of months my shape is changing for the better! Good luck tweaking and finding your balance.
Trending is a GREAT way to see the progress as well. On the 10 day thread I'm monitoring the trend because I might be up the last day which drives me crazy but the trend in general is slowly creeping downward.
I normally use creamer or milk but I think I'm gonna stop putting it in every cup of coffee. I love me some hazelnut...that and Breakfast Blend and coffee and chickory.
Sometimes we just don't know what our bodies are doing in there. It may be retaining water for reasons other than sodium or what we eat.
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@deepwoodslady Hang in there, I know it can be frustrating when the scale is not responding, but it takes our bodies time to release the weight. One thing I would say in your case is that increased cortisol levels could be causing water retention - increased cortisol from stress in your daily life, but also from eating so few calories. That puts a lot of stress on the body, and it retains water as a result. I hope you're able to return to a more normal 1400 calories soon!2
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100 Days of Weighing In - Round 9
2021 Word: Peace
About Me
Female, Age 34, 5'3", Proud Aussie
Highest weight: 305.1 (August 14th, 2020)
Current round start weight: 273.4
History & Goals
2017: Weighed around 275 lbs, had a cancer scare and started IVF
2018: Successful IVF on our third transfer, gave birth in December to a healthy baby boy
2019: Returned to work, gained progressively, weighed around 300 lbs
2020: Hit my highest ever weight of 305 lbs, decided I could not let this continue and rediscovered MFP. Lost about 15 lbs and finished the year at 293 lbs.
2021: Ups and downs but slow and steady progress, lost another 20 lbs so far this year.
I have a goal ladder that helps me stay focused on teeny tiny little milestones.
Current goal ladder rung: Lost two whole daschunds!
Current Focus:
1. Sleep (target: 7 hours per night)
2. Calorie deficit (target: any)
3. Exercise consistency (target: 20 mins per day)
4. Screen-free before bed (target: 5 nights per week)
5. Limit social media (target: sub-60 minutes per day)
6. Complete Body Boss pre-training program (currently on week 2 of 4)Day 1: Wed, 7/14: 273.4 - all focus goals complete for today!1st Week Goal Weight: 273.0
Day 2: Thurs, 7/15: 272.5 - all focus complete for today! Down 0.9 lbs, probably water weight as I was retaining last week and have dropped a lot in the last few days.
Day 3: Fri, 7/16: 272.7 - didn't have a good day yesterday, overate and didn't exercise.
Day 4: Sat, 7/17: 272.3 - another sub-par day with no exercise and overating! I refeed on the weekends, but not usually by this much. Need to refocus today.
1st Week Actual Weight: 272.3
1st Week Weight Lost: 1.1 lbs
Day 5: Sun, 7/18: 275.1 - ate pizza last night, the sodium has caused a blip of water weight. It will come back down!
Day 6: Mon, 7/19: 274.3 - had a much better day, calorie-wise. Went for a nice walk to a nearby park with my son and my sister and played there for a while, and did some yoga in the evening which was a nice stretch. Water weight is coming back down, hope to see that continue.
Day 7: Tues, 7/20: 273.2 - had another good day. Stayed in my calorie range and did a YouTube step class video which worked up a great sweat. Hoping to see the scale continue to move down as I drop that water weight I picked up last week!
Day 8: Wed, 7/21: 272.7 - another good day, almost got the water weight gone. Stayed in my calorie range and played Beat Saber on my VR for 20 minutes before it was time to wind down for bed. I had planned to play for longer but my sister dropped by for a visit and didn't leave until 9:30pm! Took my toddler to his first Kinder Gym class and he loved it, so he will be able to go each week and I'll go to the gym while he's in class. I don't get to the gym much but it's right around the corner from the dance studio so it will work out well.
Day 9: Thurs, 7/22:
Day 10: Fri, 7/23:
Day 11: Sat, 7/24:
2nd Week Goal Weight: 271.0
2ndWeek Actual Weight: TBADay 12: Sun, 7/25:
Day 13: Mon, 7/26:
Day 14: Tues, 7/27:
Day 15: Wed, 7/28:
Day 16: Thurs, 7/29:
Day 17: Fri, 7/30:
Day 18: Sat, 7/31:
3rd Week Goal Weight: 270.0
3rd Week Actual Weight: TBA
Day 19: Sun, 8/1:
Day 20: Mon, 8/2:
Day 21: Tues, 8/3
Day 22: Wed, 8/4:
Day 23: Thurs, 8/5:
Day 24: Fri, 8/6:
Day 25: Sat, 8/7:
4th Week Goal Weight: 269.0
4th Week Actual Weight: TBA
Day 26: Sun, 8/8:
Day 27: Mon, 8/9:
Day 28: Tues, 8/10:
Day 29: Wed, 8/11:
Day 30: Thurs, 8/12:
Day 31: Fri, 8/13:
Day 32: Sat, 8/14:
5th Week Goal Weight: 268.0
5th Week Actual Weight: TBA
Day 33: Sun, 8/15:
Day 34: Mon, 8/16:
Day 35: Tues, 8/17:
Day 36: Wed, 8/18:
Day 37: Thurs, 8/19:
Day 38: Fri, 8/20:
Day 39: Sat, 8/21:
6th Week Goal Weight: 267.0
6th Week Actual Weight: TBA
Day 40: Sun, 8/22:
Day 41: Mon, 8/23:
Day 42: Tues, 8/24:
Day 43: Wed, 8/25:
Day 44: Thurs, 8/26:
Day 45: Fri, 8/27:
Day 46: Sat, 8/28:
7th Week Goal Weight: 266.0
7th Week Actual Weight: TBA
Day 47: Sun, 8/29:
Day 48: Mon, 8/30:
Day 49: Tues, 8/31:
Day 50: Wed, 9/1:
Day 51: Thurs, 9/2:
Day 52: Fri, 9/3:
Day 53: Sat, 9/4:
8th Week Goal Weight: 265.0
8th Week Actual Weight: TBA
Day 54: Sun, 9/5:
Day 55: Mon, 9/6:
Day 56: Tues, 9/7:
Day 57: Wed, 9/8:
Day 58: Thurs, 9/9:
Day 59: Fri, 9/10:
Day 60: Sat, 9/11:
9th Week Goal Weight: 264.0
9th Week Actual Weight: TBA
Day 61: Sun, 9/12:
Day 62: Mon, 9/13:
Day 63: Tues, 9/14:
Day 64: Wed, 9/15:
Day 65: Thurs, 9/16:
Day 66: Fri, 9/17:
Day 67: Sat, 9/18:
10th Week Goal Weight: 263.0
10th Week Actual Weight: TBA
Day 68: Sun, 9/19:
Day 69: Mon, 9/20:
Day 70: Tues, 9/21:
Day 71: Wed, 9/22:
Day 72: Thurs, 9/23:
Day 73: Fri, 9/24:
Day 74: Sat, 9/25:
11th Week Goal Weight: 262.0
11th Week Actual Weight: TBA
Day 75: Sun, 9/26:
Day 76: Mon, 9/27:
Day 77: Tues, 9/28:
Day 78: Wed, 9/29:
Day 79: Thurs, 9/30:
Day 80: Fri, 10/1:
Day 81: Sat, 10/2:
12th Week Goal Weight: 261.0
12th Week Actual Weight: TBA
Day 82: Sun, 10/3:
Day 83: Mon, 10/4:
Day 84: Tues, 10/5:
Day 85: Wed, 10/6:
Day 86: Thurs, 10/7:
Day 87: Fri, 10/8:
Day 88: Sat, 10/9:
13th Week Goal Weight: 260.0
13th Week Actual Weight: TBA
Day 89: Sun, 10/10:
Day 90: Mon, 10/11:
Day 91: Tues, 10/12:
Day 92: Wed, 10/13:
Day 93: Thurs, 10/14:
Day 94: Fri, 10/15:
Day 95: Sat, 10/16:
14th Week Goal Weight: 259.0
14th Week Actual Weight: TBA
Day 96: Sun, 10/17:
Day 97: Mon, 10/18:
Day 98: Tues, 10/19:
Day 99: Wed, 10/20:
Day 100: Thurs, 10/21:
15th Week Goal Weight: 258.3
15th Week Actual Weight: TBA
Challenge Starting Weight: 273.4
Original Challenge Goal: 259.3
Revised Challenge Goal: 258.3
Challenge Ending Weight: TBA
Total Weight Loss for Challenge: TBA3 -
TwistedSassette wrote: »@deepwoodslady Hang in there, I know it can be frustrating when the scale is not responding, but it takes our bodies time to release the weight. One thing I would say in your case is that increased cortisol levels could be causing water retention - increased cortisol from stress in your daily life, but also from eating so few calories. That puts a lot of stress on the body, and it retains water as a result. I hope you're able to return to a more normal 1400 calories soon!
@TwistedSassette Definitely a lot of extra stresses lately. I actually forgot all about cortisol levels! The last two nights have been very late dinners so I did not fit in all of my calories. Tonight is late again but I am making it a point to eat something higher in calorie, just to get to the 1100 calorie point. I hope it doesn't backfire since I'm eating it late (when I get my butt off this computer!) Thursday I will be going out of town so I will be having a much higher calorie day (which I like to do a couple of times per month). It should be a short set-back but should keep my metabolism revved up. Sometimes I feel like I'm on an obstacle course. If I do something over here to save a few seconds, I will be okay when I get to the part with the rope climbing. LOL. Anyway, thanks for the cortisol reminder!1 -
dawnbgethealthy wrote: »@deepwoodslady
A pretty simple way for the photos:
Let Google photos be the default on your phone (might already be)
You don't need cables or anything for your computer. Just open Google photos and they will all be there.
Open Google photos on your phone first, this will update to your Google account, then open Google on your computer.
If you have a Mac then I don't know how it works
@dawnbgethealthy Thanks for the photo tip. When I get a minute to try something new I will give it a go. My son may be able to help. Also my worker brings a young 27 yr old man with him to help sometimes. He can probably show me too.
In regards to the coffee, I am definitely with you on the compromise. I do the same with chocolate. I must have it. And I do mean MUST! LOL. Like you with the coffee (and the ribs) I have found a better way to do it when I am trying to lose weight. Very dark chocolate - only one square. Or a fiber bar (or Atkins bar) that has chocolate on it but is calorie controlled, carb controlled or low in sugars. It is worth it to me too. Any is better than none and I find if I am still allowed some form of indulgence, it helps me to stick to my plan better.2 -
Lilylady3k wrote: »@deepwoodslady - I totally understand how it feels to still be in the green and not drop an ounce. Have you started taking your measurements once per month? I'm finding that though I've been up and down in the 205-207 range for the past couple of months my shape is changing for the better! Good luck tweaking and finding your balance.
Trending is a GREAT way to see the progress as well. On the 10 day thread I'm monitoring the trend because I might be up the last day which drives me crazy but the trend in general is slowly creeping downward.
@Lilylady3k I used to measure on the 1st of every month and documented it in a folder to share with my doctor. When I did all these things was when I lost the most weight. However, I have not measured since before Covid. Between the pandemic, selling my two businesses and making a move into a new house and life, things have been crazy. However, I think I will start again Aug 1st. I will enjoy seeing any progress I make.2 -
I'm in. I'm Chris. I live in northern California.
71 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.
Female, Age 71, 5'5"
Highest Weight: 192.2
Challenge Starting Weight: 145.6 (07/13)
Challenge Goal: 135
Ultimate Goal Weight: 130.0
Day 01 - 07/14 - 145.6 at 6:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
Day 02 - 07/15 - 146.2 at 8:00 a.m. ...3 1/2 hours de-cluttering our house
Day 03 - 07/16 - 145.8 at 6:15 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
Day 04 - 07/17 - 148.6 at 7:00 a.m. ...6.11 miles in 115 mins
1st Week Goal Weight - 143.6
1st Week Actual Weight - nopey, nope!!
Day 05 - 07/18 - 148.2 at 7:00 a.m. ...3.09 miles in 61 mins
Day 06 - 07/19 - 146.4 at 5:15 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
Day 07 - 07/20 - 147.6 at 6:00 a.m. ...3 hours kitchen de-cluttering
Day 08 - 07/21 -
Day 09 - 07/22 -
Day 10 - 07/23 -
Day 11 - 07/24 -
2nd Week Goal Weight - 145.6
2nd Week Actual Weight -3 -
Highest Weight 317
Starting Again 312
Round 9 start 291
Day 1 7/14:293
Day 2 7/15:291.4
Day 3 7/16:291.2
Day 4 7/17:292
1st Week Goal Weight: 287
1st Week Actual Weight: 289.2
Day 5 7/18:289.4
Day 6 7/19:289.4
Day 7 7/20:290.2
So a slow week this week, not sure why, wondering if I should eat all my calories or leave a deficit, also do we gain when its mega hot as well?
Day 8 7/21:
Day 9 7/22:
Day 10 7/23:
Day 11 7/24:
2nd Week Goal Weight: 285
2ndWeek Actual Weight: N/A2 -
100 Days of Accountability 7/14-10/21I need to quit losing the same pounds over and over. If you are tired of starting over, STOP giving up.
Female, Age 60, 5’3”
Challenge Starting Weight: 205 (7/13)
Challenge Goal: <195
History & GoalsSuccess is the sum of small efforts repeated day in day out.
Ultimate Lifetime Goal: Weigh Less Each Year Than the Last
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)
UGW: 165 BMI 29.2 Overweight NOT Obese
🎯 Mini Goals & Weight:
* 50 lbs lost never to be found: 195
* Obese stage 1 BMI 34.9: 197
* Onederland: 199
* Weigh less than DH: 206 (April 2021) ✔️:)
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150's
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; ~12-16 AF days per month; limit 1-2 glasses per day)
Day 1: Wed, 7/14: 207.0 Walked .9 + 1.75 miles, swimming, 1565 cal, 68 net carbs, AF. Hiking in Brazos State Park & swimming to entertain my daughter-in-law’s 5 yr old niece that is visiting. Came too close to an alligator! Wow that is a strange & disappointing jump up on the scale this morning! Could sweet potato fries do that much damage at lunch?
Day 2: Thurs, 7/15: 207.2 Walked 4.5 miles, bike 30 min, squats, hand weights, cal, net carbs, 1 Torchy’s Tini. Chili for lunch and Torchy’s for dinner. Walked the dog to my home owners’ assoc. local lap pool (heated during the winter) to see if my key card still works which was much further than I thought but a nice walk (better than jumping in the car!). It is still active so I guess I need to consider adding swimming laps to my routine. The dog & I were both exhausted walking in the heat but we beat the rain! Need to make a point to get out earlier in the morning.
Day 3: Fri, 7/16: 207.4 WI at 4am. Walk 2 + 1.3 miles, weeding/gardening, 2187 cal, 141 net carbs, AF (Neon Zebra margarita mocktail). Pizza for lunch & quesadillas for dinner. Need to clean up my meal planning.
Day 4: Sat, 7/17: 206.2 [/b] Walk 1 + 1.3 miles, 1892 cal, 95 net carbs, 3 glasses wine.
1st Week Goal Weight: 204.x Repeating goal until I hit it
1st Week Actual Weight: 206.2
Not even close. I was at 205 the day before the challenge started and it should have been easy peasy to make a 204.x goal. But on day 1 my weight skyrocketed. Finally got it going back down. Now to continue breaking through that 205 barrier.
Day 5: Sun, 7/18: 207.0 Walk 1.3 miles , 1511 cal, 83 net carbs, 4 glasses wine. Nice morning breakfast outside then farmers market with DD & her husband & dogs. A pretty lazy day but did throw out more stuff as I anticipate a possible move. Also sorted more of my kids’ medical, scouting and school records along with their birth, baptism, lifeguarding & other certificates to pass along to them. The idea of moving elsewhere away from the kids and all the community I’ve built up over the past 30 years in Houston is starting to stress me out. Drinking more, not paying attention to the meal planning, not sleeping well (dreams of what if) and in general riddled with anxiety.
Day 6: Mon, 7/19: 205.9 Walked 3.2 miles, 1480 cal, 76 net carbs, 4 glasses wine. Good day. Kids came over to cook burgers for lunch and chat.
Day 7: Tues, 7/20: 207.1 Walked 3.25 miles, gardened, 1509 cal, 122 net carbs, AF. Lunch & dinner with friends first Thai and then Mediterranean so I’m assuming that this is sodium or hidden calories since I was in the green 246 calories yesterday. Plan is to stay on track today and drink LOTS of water.
Day 8: Wed, 7/21: 204.9 Walk 4.5 + 1.3 miles, bike 30 min, squats & hand weights, 1252 cal, 110 net carbs, AF. Big swoosh from yesterday which was an obvious sodium uptick. Now to keep this below 205 for the rest of the week!
Day 9: Thurs, 7/22:
Day 10: Fri, 7/23:
Day 11: Sat, 7/24:
2nd Week Goal Weight: 204.x Repeating goal until I hit it
2nd Week Actual Weight:
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