Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 172

quiltingjaine

Female 5’1” Age 71 years
Started Keto WOE 7/17/17 (mid-Rnd 10)
*Travel - no scale part of the time
HWE 197.0 (2/2008)
Weight on 1/17/17 174.5
OGW 137 (set by WW 2008, WW goal 1985 was 126) UGW was 125 (HS weight 1968)
Maintaining below 120

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
To Rnd 137 117.0
To Rnd 147 116.0
To Rnd 157 115.5
SW Rnd 157 115.5 AW 114.75
SW Rnd 158 115.5 AW 115.8
SW Rnd 159 115.5 AW 116.3
SW Rnd 160 118.0 AW 118.0
SW RND 161 117.0 AW 117.45
SW RND 162 117.0 AW 117.6
SW RND 163 117.0 AW 118.45
SW RND 164 117.5 AW 118.05
SW RND 165 118.0 AW 118.02
SW RND 166 120.0 AW 118.2
SW RND 167 119.5 AW 119.4
SW RND 168 117.5 AW 118.9
SW RND 169 119.5 AW 119.85
SW RND 170 122.0. AW 118.6
SW RND 171 117.0 AW 119.05

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.

People say keto/LCHF isn’t sustainable but I’ve been doing it for over 4 years with amazing results!

This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.

**Comments apply to previous day**

Day/Weight/Comment
SW RND 172 118.0
12/18 119.0 Great Greek salad with gyro meat and 1/4 pita, 1/2 c eggnog. Gain expected due to gyro meat and pita. 🤷‍♀️
12/19 119.0 Had Popeye’s chicken for OMAD while out for groceries. Not the best choice but hasn’t destroyed me. I plan to eat clean or fast until Christmas.
12/20 119.0 AF Finished my salad, DH ate leftover Popeye’s. Total carbs yesterday = 7g Now to stick to the plan. I was getting a cramp in my calf when I was getting ready for bed last night and ate Pink Himalayan salt. Cramp gone, slept well, I think.
12/21 119.0 AF 12g TC
12/22 118.0 AF Golden Corral yesterday
12/23 118.5 AF Jimmy John’s Unwich yesterday for OMAD Awake today before 5AM, hopefully the garage door spring gets fixed today. My car has been held hostage for a week. Just can’t get reliable service people.
12/24 117.5 AF My car has been freed!
12/25 🎄MERRY CHRISTMAS🎄 120.0 traditional Christmas Eve pizza. 2 slices (toppings only) and salad. Lots of prep work for family dinner today. No TMI x 2

I spent much of yesterday prepping for today and feel totally unorganized. Ho hum.

deepwoodslady

Round 172



MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 61 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 130 FOR ME.

“Today….I am choosing Me”

MY STATS:

Highest weight ever (05-10-2016): 253
Original starting weight on MFP: (01-11-2018) 235.0
R171 EW= 189.6
R172 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 R52 (06/07/18 thru 09/23/18) = …..19.4 LOST (Ending weight 179.0)
R53 through R62 (09/24/18 thru 01/01/19) = …..4.1 GAINED (Ending weight 183.1)
R63 through R72 (01/02/19 thru 04/11/19) = …..8.1 GAINED (Ending weight 191.2)
R73 through R82 (04/12/19 thru 07/20/19) = …..5.5 GAINED (Ending weight 196.7)
R83 through R92 (07/21/19 thru 10/28/19) = …..8.7 LOST (Ending weight 188.0)
R93 through R102 (10/29/19 thru 02/05/20) = …2.0 GAINED(Ending weight 190.0)
R103 through 112 (02/06/20 thru 05/06/20) = …..14.9 GAINED (Ending Weight 204.9)
R113 through 122 (05/07/20 thru 08/23/20) = [color=blue)…..4.7 GAINED [/color=blue] (Ending Weight 209.6)
R 123 thru R132 (08/24 thru 12/02/20) = ……1.5 LOST (Ending Weight 208.1)
R133 thru R142 (12/03/20 thru 03/01/21) = ……0.7 LOST (Ending Weight 207.4)
R143 thru 152 (03/02/21 thru 06/10/21) = ……3.6 LOST (Ending Weight 203.8)
R153 thru R162 (06/11/21 thru 09/18/21) = (b]…..16.2 LOST [/b] (Ending Weight 187.6)
R163 (09/19/21 thru 09/28/21) = …..0.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 188.4)
R164 (09/29/21 thru 10/08/21) = …..2.8 LOST (Ending Weight 185.6)
R165 (10/09/21 thru 10/18/21) = …..0 LOST or GAINED (Ending Weight 185.6)
R166 (10/19/21 thru 10/28/21) = …..3.6 GAINED (Ending Weight 189.2)
R167 (10/29/21 thru 11/07/21) = …..0.2 LOST (Ending Weight 189.0)
R168 (11/08/21 thru 11/17/21) = …..0.8 GAINED LOST (Ending Weight 189.8)
R169 (11/18/21 thru 11/27/21) = …..1.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 191.0)
R170 (11/28/21 thru 12/07/21) = …..0.6 LOST (Ending Weight 190.4)
R171 (12/08/21 thru 12/17/21) = …..0.8 LOST (Ending Weight 189.6)
R172 (12/18/21 thru 12/27/21) = …..xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)
R163 thru R172 (09/19/21 thru 12/27/21) = (b]…..xxx LOST [/b] (Ending Weight xxxxx)

Day/Weight/Comment
12/17 …..189.6….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
12/18 ….191.2 ….. (Trend weight 190.3) Well, for Crying Out Loud! I had a good dietary day yesterday. Better than I have in awhile. No TMI, no sleep last night and early weigh-in probably contributing but it still feels like I’ll spend the entire round trying to get back to start weight! Far travels today for Christmas shopping with daughter. There will be plenty of car sitting and restaurant food will be in the picture which we always enjoy since we are from a very rural area with few choices in dining out. I’ll try to walk off as much as possible with that shopping, but my daughter is at that age where she will be rushing. I’m the type who can shop till I drop and would be using way more calories up if I was on my own. I plan to enjoy the day though. City sidewalks….Busy sidewalks….. Here I come!

12/19 …..191.0 ….. Trend weight 190.4) I arrived home from the Christmas shopping travels at 2:00 AM! I threw all caution to the wind and ate both lunch and dinner at the restaurants out of town. Lots of calories and not as much walking as you might expect. Plenty of time standing in place looking at toy shelves and clothing racks. Lots of time sitting in car driving two hours each way plus driving between many stores. I had fun though and I may be done with the shopping. Weight actually went down a touch overnight (trend slightly up). I suppose it will catch up to me in the coming days and I may see an uptick. If so, that would be fair. Keeping it honest, friends!

12/20 …..191.2 ….. (Trend weight 190.5) Back & Forth like a teeter-totter between 191 and 191.2 . I was hoping for a drop. I guess I should just be happy it didn’t go higher yet after the travels. I attended a funeral home service/memorial yesterday for a friend that was so well loved by so many. She was only 55 and died after an asthma attack. She spent many years having difficulty breathing and having many allergies but this was a shocker. It was difficult seeing her husband and family in such shocked and horrendous grief. This has been a hard year for so many. I, for one, can’t take much more and will be happy to say goodbye to 2021.

12/21 …..191.4 ….. (Trend weight 190.5) I ate horribly yesterday. I consciously chose to eat junk instead of dinner, and call it dinner! A full-on emotional binge. Later last night I decided to cook some chicken breast for today’s dinner to make it easy and something I would go to when looking for ease. I woke up this morning and my son had eaten it all. That’s the second time in the past few days he has done that. So much for prep cooking! I’ll have to have a talk with him! I’ll re-plan today’s dinner. I am feeling so horribly bad due to the bad food that I can barely function. Lethargic lack of energy. Tummy.

12/22 …..192.2 ….. (Trend weight 190.7) Another day of no TMI. Good meals but cookie baking started. A little too much taste testing. I’ll try to do better as I continue baking.

12/23 …..191.4 ….. (Trend weight 190.8) Lots of cookie baking yesterday but I did much better not eating too many. Finally TMI which is what has affected my weight the most. Very hungry today from the moment I woke up. I’ll have to fight all day.


12/24 …..192.4 ….. (Trend weight 190.9) Not too many Christmas treats even though I’m still actively baking. But there was a late dinner though I kept it light. I didn’t count the calories or carbs though. I just eyeballed small quantities. That never works. My family dinner is Sunday.

12/25 …..192.0 ….. (Trend weight 191.1) I’m not liking the creeping trend weight for sure. Too much grazing yesterday and today but the meals were fair. Family dinner is tomorrow and will be reflected on the scale Monday and Tuesday.

12/26 …..xxxxx ….. (Trend weight xxxxx)

12/27 …..xxxxx ….. (Trend weight xxxxx)

Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s

deepwoodslady

Gaiblin

I'm a 5'7" female in SE Michigan. I'm in my 50s.

I'm joining late -- but I'm joining again! I find posting here really helpful. Just writing down my weight and notes makes me feel accountable.

I had a super-busy week last week with work + volunteer work + houseguests arriving + travels to visit my parents a couple states over. . . .I'm home now and ready to get back to it.

My goal: be consistently at or under 158 by Christmas.

HW: 163 (July 2021)
UGW: 142 (but I'll be happy with 150 now.)

SW: 158.8
Day/Weight/Comment
12/18 - 158.8
12/19 - 159.4 Drove 6 hours; tracked all food; ate moderately OK.
12/30 - Out of town - no weigh in; tracked all my food; ate at a restaurant w/ family but found a relatively decent meal to eat; went for a 2.3 mile jog
12/21 - Out of town - no weigh in; handled food and snacks well driving 6 hours in the car. Drank more water than usual
12/22 - 157.2 ?? Likely a fluke and will be up again tomorrow; or maybe drinking more is helping?
12/23 - 157.0 Didn't formally track yesterday but ate mindfully, controlled snacking, and controlled portions at dinner. Last day of work! -- Well, I still have a little bit to do today but not much.
12/24 - 157.2 - Ate well - but did indulge in 2 glasses moscato + a chocolate cookie during evening festivities; went for a 3 mile jog
12/25 - 157.2 - Enjoying myself; short-ish walk
12/26
12/27

musicsax

Round 172 (104th for me). I prove yet again round after round that I need this to help keep me on the straight and narrow.

There are only 7 days to Christmas !! Challenge this year is not to gain any additional pounds & I need to remain binge free, but as always – yet again any loss will be a win!

Covid numbers are going up again in England (Omnicrom) – the pandemic is still very much here: Covid is still very much around! Continue to wash hands, be kind, wear a mask in public indoor settings, think before you head out, stay alert and always consider others.

Achieved goal weigh of 125lb in summer 2016 by losing 66lb and then gradually gained between 7 and 11 since then & didn't want to gain any more, It's took me 75 rounds to achieve my under 130 target; back to maintenance again!! But than I crept up again, so need to get back under 130. A healthy life style has to be a permanent way of life.
End of round 69 134.2 lbs
End of round 70 133.6
End of round 71 132.4
End of round 72 133.2
End of round 73 132.8
End of round 74 132
End of round 75 131.4
End of round 76 130.2
End of round 77 132.4
End of round 78 134.4
End of round 79 132
End of round 80 133.6
End of round 81 133.8
End of round 82 132.4
End of round 83 133.4
End of round 84 133
End of round 85 131.6
End of round 86 133.0
End of round 87 134.8
End of round 88 132.8 (2 pounds lost)
End of round 89 138.2 (+5.4 pounds gained)
End of round 90 135 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 91 132.8 (2.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 92 133 (0.2 pound up from end of last round)
End of round 93 135.6 (2.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 94 135.8 (0.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 95 134.4 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 96 134.4 (no loss no gain!!)
End of round 97 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 98 133.4 (1.6 down from end of last round)
End of round 99 134.4 (1 up from end of last; not bad for Christmas period!)
End of round 100 133.4 (1 down from end of last round)
End of round 101 137.2 (3.8 pounds up)
End of round 102 136 (1.2 pounds down from last round – not bad considering Dad unexpectedly passed away 3 days before end of round & I went totally off plan & no walking!)
End of round 103 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down from last round – better!)
End of round 104 – 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 105 – 133.6 (1.4 down from end of last round)
End of round 106 – 133.6 (same as last round)
End of round 107 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 108 – 134.2 (0.6 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 109 – 135.6 (1.4 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 110 – 133.2 ( 2.4 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 111 – 133.2 (same as last round)
End of round 112 – 133.6 (increase of 0.4)
End of round 113 – 132.8 (0.8 down from end of last round)
End of round 114 – 136 (3.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 115 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 116 – 133.4 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 117 – 135.4 (2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 118 – 136 (1.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 119 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down)
End of round 120 – 135.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 121 – 135.2 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 122 – 133.2 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 123 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 124 – 134.8 (2.4 pounds up )
End of round 125 – 135 (0.2 pounds up) – get a grip!!!
End of round 126 - 135 - same as last round
End of round 127 - 133.8 (1.2 pounds down
End of round 128 –133.4 (0.4 pound down)
End of round 129 – 134.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 130 – 133 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 131 – 133.6 (0.6 up)
End of round 132 – 134 (0.4 up)
End of round 133 – 134 .4 (0.4 up)
End of round 134 – 132.2 (2.2 pounds down) see what not binging can do!!
End of round 135 – 131.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 136 – 132.8 (1 pound up – happy for Christmas period, lower than at this time for many years!)
End of round 137 – 134 (1.2 pound up ugh!!)
End of round 138 - 131.2 ( 2.8 pounds down)
End of round 139 – 130.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 140 – 132.4 ( 2.2 pounds up)
End of round 141 – 131 ( 1.4 pounds down)
End of round 142 – 129.8 ( 1.2 pounds down)
End of round 143 – 130.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 144 – 130.2 (0.6 pounds down)
End of round 145 – 132 ( 1.8 pounds up)
End of round 146 – 133.8 (1.8 pounds up – again!!)
End of round 147 – 133.2 (0.6 down)
End of round 148 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 149 – 132.4
End of round 150 – 133.8 (1.4 pounds up )
End of round 151 – 135.8 (2 pounds up)
End of round 152 – 134 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 153 – 135.4 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 154 – 132.2 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 155 - 133.6 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 156 - 134 (0.4 pounds up)
End of round 157 - 133.6 ( 0.4 pounds down)
End of round 158 – 135.4 (1.8 pounds up )
End of round 159 – 134.4 (1 pound down)
End of round 160 – 135.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 161 – 134.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 162 – 133.6 ( 0.6 down)
End of round 163 – 136.2 (2.6 up )
End of round 164 – 136 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 165 – 135.8 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 166 – 136 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 167 – 138 (2 pounds up)
End of round 168 – 135 (3 pounds down)
End of round 169 – 134.4 (0.6 pound down)
End of round 170 – 133 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 171 – 135.4 (2.4 up)

SW: 135.4

Day/Weight/Comment
2/18 135.4 – 11.48 miles walked yesterday, still have cold & still feeding it, but trying to keep damage limitation! Tested for Covid again this morning as I am paranoid about protecting others, luckily I am still negative.
12/19 135.4 – 9.68 miles walked yesterday and a great night with lots of dancing.
12/20 135.4 – 7.1 miles walked yesterday. Had a wonderful day on a Heritage steam railway up in the Peak district on a Santa special with all our little DGCs (4) & their parents; precious family time.
12/21 134.4 – 11.42 miles walked yesterday. Back on track with eating after a few “waywood” days! Calories well under, carbs 13g over.
12/22 134.4 – 8.2 miles walked yesterday. Visited a Christmas market with my DSs (4) & lunch out together, just about started within calories & macros with meals, but didn't track or log samples of food & drink accepted around the market Grateful to remain the same! Plan a good day today.
12/23 135.4 13.16 miles walked and an hours yoga yesterday.
12/24 134.8 - 6.95 miles walked yesterday.
12/25 It's CHRISTMAS !!!! 134.8 - no structured walking, towed our caravan and pitched at a site for to DD & DS houses, rain all day
12/26
12/27




KEEP SAFE EVERYONE . Keep calm – Covid is still out there take care, we're still in this together!

?￰ﾟﾑﾍThis is NOT A DIET. It’s a PERMANENT HEALTHY LIFESTYLE?￰ﾟﾑﾍ

cpanus

I'm in! Thank you, @quiltingjaine !
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.
Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 145.0
UGW: 132.2
12/16 - 149.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.47 miles in 100 mins...EGADS!!!
12/17 - 148.9 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer...EGADS!!! for the second time!
Day/Weight/Comment
12/18 - 147.0 at 6:00 a.m. ...5.33 miles in 97 mins
12/19 - 146.1 at 8:00 a.m. ...no walking...too cold for me...wrapped Christmas gifts instead.
12/30 - 145.9 at 7:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
12/21 - 145.9 at 7:30 a.m. ...nothing today except junk food...too cold and windy for me.
12/22 - 146.7 at 8:00 a.m. ...6.31 miles in 113 mins
12/23 - 147.6 at 8:38 a.m. ...nothing...no exercise...ate better!!
12/24 - 147.5 at 8:30 a.m. ...5.67 miles in 100 mins...Christmas w/family...good food
12/25 - 145.8 at 8:15 a.m. ...nothing but rain and cold...ate better.
12/26 -
12/27 -
Chris

musicsax

Round 172 (104th for me). I prove yet again round after round that I need this to help keep me on the straight and narrow.

There are only 7 days to Christmas !! Challenge this year is not to gain any additional pounds & I need to remain binge free, but as always – yet again any loss will be a win!

Covid numbers are going up again in England (Omnicrom) – the pandemic is still very much here: Covid is still very much around! Continue to wash hands, be kind, wear a mask in public indoor settings, think before you head out, stay alert and always consider others.

Achieved goal weigh of 125lb in summer 2016 by losing 66lb and then gradually gained between 7 and 11 since then & didn't want to gain any more, It's took me 75 rounds to achieve my under 130 target; back to maintenance again!! But than I crept up again, so need to get back under 130. A healthy life style has to be a permanent way of life.
End of round 69 134.2 lbs
End of round 70 133.6
End of round 71 132.4
End of round 72 133.2
End of round 73 132.8
End of round 74 132
End of round 75 131.4
End of round 76 130.2
End of round 77 132.4
End of round 78 134.4
End of round 79 132
End of round 80 133.6
End of round 81 133.8
End of round 82 132.4
End of round 83 133.4
End of round 84 133
End of round 85 131.6
End of round 86 133.0
End of round 87 134.8
End of round 88 132.8 (2 pounds lost)
End of round 89 138.2 (+5.4 pounds gained)
End of round 90 135 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 91 132.8 (2.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 92 133 (0.2 pound up from end of last round)
End of round 93 135.6 (2.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 94 135.8 (0.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 95 134.4 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 96 134.4 (no loss no gain!!)
End of round 97 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 98 133.4 (1.6 down from end of last round)
End of round 99 134.4 (1 up from end of last; not bad for Christmas period!)
End of round 100 133.4 (1 down from end of last round)
End of round 101 137.2 (3.8 pounds up)
End of round 102 136 (1.2 pounds down from last round – not bad considering Dad unexpectedly passed away 3 days before end of round & I went totally off plan & no walking!)
End of round 103 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down from last round – better!)
End of round 104 – 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 105 – 133.6 (1.4 down from end of last round)
End of round 106 – 133.6 (same as last round)
End of round 107 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 108 – 134.2 (0.6 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 109 – 135.6 (1.4 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 110 – 133.2 ( 2.4 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 111 – 133.2 (same as last round)
End of round 112 – 133.6 (increase of 0.4)
End of round 113 – 132.8 (0.8 down from end of last round)
End of round 114 – 136 (3.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 115 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 116 – 133.4 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 117 – 135.4 (2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 118 – 136 (1.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 119 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down)
End of round 120 – 135.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 121 – 135.2 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 122 – 133.2 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 123 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 124 – 134.8 (2.4 pounds up )
End of round 125 – 135 (0.2 pounds up) – get a grip!!!
End of round 126 - 135 - same as last round
End of round 127 - 133.8 (1.2 pounds down
End of round 128 –133.4 (0.4 pound down)
End of round 129 – 134.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 130 – 133 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 131 – 133.6 (0.6 up)
End of round 132 – 134 (0.4 up)
End of round 133 – 134 .4 (0.4 up)
End of round 134 – 132.2 (2.2 pounds down) see what not binging can do!!
End of round 135 – 131.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 136 – 132.8 (1 pound up – happy for Christmas period, lower than at this time for many years!)
End of round 137 – 134 (1.2 pound up ugh!!)
End of round 138 - 131.2 ( 2.8 pounds down)
End of round 139 – 130.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 140 – 132.4 ( 2.2 pounds up)
End of round 141 – 131 ( 1.4 pounds down)
End of round 142 – 129.8 ( 1.2 pounds down)
End of round 143 – 130.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 144 – 130.2 (0.6 pounds down)
End of round 145 – 132 ( 1.8 pounds up)
End of round 146 – 133.8 (1.8 pounds up – again!!)
End of round 147 – 133.2 (0.6 down)
End of round 148 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 149 – 132.4
End of round 150 – 133.8 (1.4 pounds up )
End of round 151 – 135.8 (2 pounds up)
End of round 152 – 134 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 153 – 135.4 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 154 – 132.2 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 155 - 133.6 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 156 - 134 (0.4 pounds up)
End of round 157 - 133.6 ( 0.4 pounds down)
End of round 158 – 135.4 (1.8 pounds up )
End of round 159 – 134.4 (1 pound down)
End of round 160 – 135.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 161 – 134.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 162 – 133.6 ( 0.6 down)
End of round 163 – 136.2 (2.6 up )
End of round 164 – 136 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 165 – 135.8 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 166 – 136 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 167 – 138 (2 pounds up)
End of round 168 – 135 (3 pounds down)
End of round 169 – 134.4 (0.6 pound down)
End of round 170 – 133 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 171 – 135.4 (2.4 up)

SW: 135.4

Day/Weight/Comment
2/18 135.4 – 11.48 miles walked yesterday, still have cold & still feeding it, but trying to keep damage limitation! Tested for Covid again this morning as I am paranoid about protecting others, luckily I am still negative.
12/19 135.4 – 9.68 miles walked yesterday and a great night with lots of dancing.
12/20 135.4 – 7.1 miles walked yesterday. Had a wonderful day on a Heritage steam railway up in the Peak district on a Santa special with all our little DGCs (4) & their parents; precious family time.
12/21 134.4 – 11.42 miles walked yesterday. Back on track with eating after a few “waywood” days! Calories well under, carbs 13g over.
12/22 134.4 – 8.2 miles walked yesterday. Visited a Christmas market with my DSs (4) & lunch out together, just about started within calories & macros with meals, but didn't track or log samples of food & drink accepted around the market Grateful to remain the same! Plan a good day today.
12/23 135.4 13.16 miles walked and an hours yoga yesterday.
12/24 134.8 - 6.95 miles walked yesterday.
12/25 It's CHRISTMAS !!!! 134.8 - no structured walking, towed our caravan and pitched at a site for to DD & DS houses, rain all day
12/26 134.8 - wonderful Christmas Day, lunch cooked by DS & DIL, quality time with little DGDs, fabulous!!
12/27




KEEP SAFE EVERYONE . Keep calm – Covid is still out there take care, we're still in this together!

?￰ﾟﾑﾍThis is NOT A DIET. It’s a PERMANENT HEALTHY LIFESTYLE?￰ﾟﾑﾍ

TerriRichardson112

JGM10Ds -|- Round 172
🎄🤶🏻❄️🌟🎅🏻☃️🎅🏻🌟❄️🤶🏻🎄
🎄🤶🏻❄️🌟 DECEMBER 🌟❄️🤶🏻🎄
🎄🤶🏻❄️🌟🎅🏻☃️🎅🏻🌟❄️🤶🏻🎄

I hope everyone had some fun on Christmas Day, whatever your circumstances were. We had last minute changes due to 2g/kids being pinged, but made the best of what we could do thanks to Skype.

😎I'm hovering BELOW 140 (down 87lbs) 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
• In Maintenance for over 2 years
• Smart BMI - optimal weight.
• Muscle/Fat %ages in normal range

Just because Covid restrictions aren’t compulsory doesn’t mean they’re not necessarily.
People are still dying out there……… and the numbers are on the rise again.
😷Take care! Stay safe!😷

December focus:
maintain weight < 145 (I have been maintaining since July 2019)
Work on improving stamina, strength, flexibility, which may impact the scale

I liked this so much I'm borrowing it.
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180's; 170's; 160's; 150's; 140's; 130's

I can’t quite believe I’m under 140 and staying here 😱 I keep expecting the scale to shoot up again!

🔹Posting weight and comments each evening.
Stats

Terri: Female; 76 next birthday; Northern Ireland; married > 55 years; ex Maths teacher; volunteer group leader for U3A (University of the Third Age - life-long learning charity)
SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
LW: 136.4(Nov 2021)
GW: < 145

I am - MINDFUL - of making heathy choices
to - MAXIMISE - the achievement of my goals!

Giving up is NOT an option! I KNOW I am doing this!

2021 Focus: Maintenance
Maintain weight < 145
Work on stamina/strength/flexibility

JGM10Ds ROUND 172
Round 171 EW: 137.8
Day/Weight/Comment
18/12: 137.7: Daily Habits 🎄
19/12: 137.6: Daily Habits 🎄
20/12: 137.6: Daily Habits 🎄
21/12: 137.4: Daily Habits 🎄
22/12: 137.8: Daily Habits 🎄
23/12: 137.6: Daily Habits 🎄
24/12: 138.1: Daily Habits 🎄
25/12: DNW: Daily Habits 🤶Did not track. Too busy driving round delivering/collecting presents/Christmas Fayre to isolating family members.
26/12: 139.1: Daily Habits 🤶 So far and no further!!! Had a long lie-in, and I’m back on it today. 😂
27/12: xxx: Daily Habits

Daily Habits - 2021

Daily Habits Update - December 2021

1. Log ALL CI/CO (Daily)
2. Stay under goal (Daily)
3. Balance macros/micros (Daily)
4. Hydrate adequately (Daily)
5. Choose healthy snacks (Daily)
6. Steps > 7500 (Daily)
7. Stretch before/after workouts
8. 15+ minutes Cardio > 5 days a week
9. 15+ mins Strength > 5 days a week
10. 15+ mins Flexibility > 5 days a week
11. Active hours > 6
12. Practice self-care (Daily)
13. Stay up to date with accounts (monthly)
14. Mindfulness Practice/meditation ((Daily - morning/evening)
15. 1 > 15 mins Declutter sessions (Daily)
16. Be creative
17. Purchase essential items only
18. Read > 1 book from 'to read' pile
19. Complete > 2 ongoing craft projects (monthly)
20. Learn something new
21. 11pm - Switch off devices
22. Clean up sweep of downstairs (daily)
23. Christmas cards

https://www.random.org/colors/hex

THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.
REMINDERS: One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you.

• 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.

Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!

shoranani

R172 SW: 142.4 lbs GW:141.4 EW:

Round goals - Practice OMAD, 10K steps, 8c water, limit alcohol and treats
**************************************

12/18 DNW
12/19 DNW
12/20 DNW
12/21 DNW
12/22 DNW

12/23 142.6 I am at my highest and my willpower has really dropped. Need to take concrete actions.

12/24 140.4 (?) OMAD, 13K steps, 9c water. Went ham on the upside down pineapple cake but omad saved the day. If I see this # recurring, I will focus on getting to 140 lbs.

12/25 139.3 OMAD, 15K steps, 10c water. Skirted drinking by fixing myself a mango lassi and claimed it as dessert as well.
** Think the drops are combination of omad plus water weight loss, but I am glad to shed it nonetheless. Need to mentally be ready to see lower drops.

12/26 138.4 OMAD, 14K steps, 9c water, drank 8 oz of wine. OMAD was a struggle today but happy to not give in. Going on a short vacation and determined to continue

12/27

coblujay

Age: 62 5’6”

SW: 264.1 (5/11/21)

CW: 202.4 (12/17/21)

UGW: 160
End of 10 day challenge goal: 201

Drink a minimum of 64 oz water a day

Swim, Circuit, Hike (5x week minimum)

Challenge 156: 245.4 (-1.8) Challenge 157: 242 (-3.4)
Challenge 158: 240 (-2.0) Challenge 159: 237 (-3.0)
Challenge 160: 235.6 (-1.4) Challenge 161: 229.6 (-6.0)
Challenge 162: 227.6 (-2.0) Challenge 163: 223.4 (-4.2)
Challenge 164: 221.6 (-1.8) Challenge 165: 218.6 (-3.0)
Challenge 166: 216.8 (-1.8) Challenge 167: 215.6 (-1.2)
Challenge 168: 211.8 (-3.8) Challenge 169: 211.6 (-.2)

Challenge 170: 206.4 (-5.2) Challenge 171: 202.4 (-4.0)

12/18 202.0 (-.4) I got my booster shot yesterday afternoon. Feeling a bit tired, but not too bad. I didn’t schedule a thing today in preparation. I will be having my indulgence meal later so my weight will be up a bit over the next few days. 

12/19 203.8 (+1.4) I ate my indulgence meal and slept most of the day. Today, I’m hiking with my sister which will be nice. 

12/20 203.8 (+1.4) Anticipating that the scale will start moving down tomorrow. We hiked over four miles yesterday. It was cold, but beautiful. No organized exercise today, but focusing on staying on plan and drinking all my water.
12/21 203.8 (+1.4) Surprised to still be at this weight. It was a busy day yesterday. I ate late and didn’t get my water in. Still, it’s going to drop because I’m eating right. Today, I’m swimming, so a whoosh is in my near future. I’d love to be down to a new low weight before Christmas festivities commence.
12/22 202.6 (+.2) There’s a bit of a drop. Still not down to my low weight, but happy with that, especially the week of Christmas. Today is busy…no organized exercise. We have nine days left until the end of the year. It’s been a good year.
12/23 203.8 (+1.4) What a difference a day makes. I got into the fritos and ate more than I should. Giving myself some grace over these next few days and plan to enjoy myself. I will continue to weigh and post every day. No guilt involved. 

12/24 204 (+1.6) Had a wonderful time creating found object and clay sculptures with my sister yesterday. Tonight we celebrate Christmas with family and tomorrow I’ll be relaxing at home catching up on Christmas movies. This will be my first challenge where I will gain weight, but I look forward to enjoying the holiday and then getting back on track for an amazing new year. 

12/25 207.4 (+5) Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, my friends.
12/26 205.4 (+3) I enjoyed my Christmas and am back on track today. My sister and I are doing our last hike of 2021. Now on to the 190’s!

PrimalJillian

Age: 42
Height: 5'8"
Lifestyle Plan: Primal Blueprint





Progress Photo July 2019-January 2020

Goals:
-Release 2 lbs per round
-80% Primal
-Follow Ashley Black's 12-week fascia recovery program

Incremental Goals:
219.xx November 13, 2021
209.xx December 17, 2021
199.xx
189.xx
179.xx
Ultimate Goal: 175 lbs, reevaluate at that point


Historical SW: 251.6 lbs 9/14/2015
Restart W: 221.5 11/2/2021

R167 EW: unknown
R168 EW: 219.9
R169 EW: 216.3
R170 EW: 213.3
R171 EW: 209.4


❄️🌨️☃️ December ☃️🌨️❄️
18: 209.9 Had a small birthday celebration for my 17yo son. Only splurge was a single serving of lemon bundt cake. 😋
19: 209.7 Well below calories yesterday, but stayed at BF's last night so weighed late this morning. 210 was my December 30th goal, and with the holidays I'll be content to maintain where I'm at through that date. The next mini goal is 205 by January 13th.
20: 209.1 I was planning on going to the gym this morning, but I couldn't sleep last night. I'm on maybe 5 hours and feeling exhausted, so I'm taking it easy and will take extra steps to sleep better tonight. Gym tomorrow morning.
21: 209.2 MUCH better sleep last night. Heading out the door for the gym in a few minutes.
22: 209.0 Oh hey ... This is my 1000th post! 😁
23: 209.0 🥚 Between hormones and holidays, I imagine this little plateau will break up before coming back down. I'm confident I'll still be (back?) at or under 210 on my goal date of the 30th though.
24: 209.0 🥚 Happy to be holding steady!
25: 208.3 🥚 Merry Christmas!🤶🏽🎄⛄
26: 208.6 🥚 👀 Really?! This is so much better than I anticipated, and I wouldn't have been upset if it was significantly higher. I hosted my family Christmas yesterday, which is a first. Our tradition is homemade burritos, so of course I was going to eat a freshly made tortilla that I rolled out myself. One big burrito, a few sweets, and a couple glasses of strawberry blush wine that my sister brought. It was a good day. Started fasting 2 hours early because I was still full. Not sure when I'll finally be hungry again, so this might be an extra long fast compared to my usual 16-17 hours.
27:


There's no such thing as failure; only feedback.

tiabirdie56

* ROUND 172 (Sa•Dec 18 - Mo•Dec 27)
Warmed water w/lemon, hydrate, eat something every day

Seeking lower bodyfat%
My name is Tish.
Age: 65
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 260
2021 Start Wgt: 215 (Jan 1)
CW: 189
RGW: Lose 1/2 to 1 pound
FGW: 175       
*It's easier for me to think
10lbs ahead at a time*
▪2018▪Round End Weights*

{Mar 19~Round 34- lost 2.8 lbs~215.8}
{Mar 28~Round 35 - lost 2.4 lbs~214}
{Apr 7~Round 36 - lost 1 lb~212}
{Apr 17~Round 37 - lost 5.6 lbs~206.4}
{Apr 27~ Round 38 - lost 1 lb~205.4}
{May 6~ Round 39 - lost 3.4 lbs~202}
•••Transition Round⬇•••
{May 17~Round 40 - lost 3 lbs~199}
{May 27~Round 41 - lost .8 lbs~198.2}
{Jun 6~Round 42 - lost 2.6 lbs~195.6}
{Jun 16~Round 43 - lost 1.4 lbs~194.2}
{Jun 26~Round 44 - lost 1 lb~193.2}
{Jul 6~Round 45 - no loss~193.2}
{Jul 16~Round 46 - lost 3.6 lbs~189.6}
{Jul 26~Round 47 - lost 1.4 lbs~188.2}
{Aug 5~Round 48 - lost 1.8 lbs~ 186.4}
{Aug 15~ Round 49 - lost .8 lb~ 185.6}
{Aug 25~Round 50 - lost 3 lbs~ 182.6}
{Sep 4~Round 51 - .4 lb gain~ 183}
{Sep 14~Round 52 - lost 2 lbs~ 180.8}
{Sep 24~Round 53 - lost 1 lb~ 179.8}
{Oct 4~Round 54 - lost .8 lb~ 179}
{Oct 14~ Round 55 - gain .8 lb~ 179.8}
{Oct 24~Round 56 -lost 3.2 lbs~176.6}
{Nov 3~Round 57 - gain 1.6 ~178.2}
{Nov 13~Round 58 - gain .2 ~178.4}
{Nov 23~Round 59 -lost1.2 lbs~177.2}
{Dec 3~Round 60 -gain 3.4lb~180.6}
{Dec 13~Round 61 -lost 3.4 lbs~177.2}
{Dec 23~Round 62 - lost 2.8lbs~174.4}

▪2019▪Round End Weights*

{Jan 2~Round 63 - gain 2.8 lbs~177.2}
{Jan 12~Round 64 -lost 1.2 lbs~ 173.2}
{Jan 22~Round 65 - gain 1 lb ~174.2}
{Feb 1~Round 66 - loss 1.4 lb~ 172.8}
{Feb 11~Round 67 -gain 2.4 lbs~175.2}
{Feb 21~Round 68 - loss .6 lb~174.6}
{Mar 3~Round 69 - gain .4 lb~175}
{Mar 13~Round 70 - lost 3.2 lb~171.8}
(Lowest weight 171.2~March 17, 2019)▪RETROSPECT▪This is the point when I looked too bony to myself. I purposely wanted to gain back 10lbs. I'd lost 89lbs in a little over a year, but I thought it was too fast, even though it didn't seem fast during the process!
{Mar23~Round 71 - gain .4 lb ~172.2}
{Apr 2~Round 72 - gain 2.6 lbs~ 174.6}
{Apr12~Round 73 - gain 3.6 lbs~178.2}
{Apr 22~Round 74 - lost 2.8 lbs~175.4}
{May 2~Round 75 - gain 1.8 lbs 177.2}
{May 12~Round 76 - lost 3.2 lbs~ 174}
{May 22~Round 77 - gain 4 lbs~ 178}
{Jun 1~Round 78 - lost 2 lbs~176}
{Jun 11~Round 79 - lost .2lbs 175.8}
{Jun 21~ Round 80 - gain .2 lbs~ 176}
{Jul 1~Round 81 - gain 1.4 lbs -177.4}
{Jul 11~Round 82 -gain .8 lbs -178.2}
(*Round 82 • LIFE STRESS ROUND* gains begin)
{Jul 21~Round 83 - gain 2.8 lbs-181}
{Jul 31~Round 84 -loss 1 lbs - 182}
{Aug 10~Round 85-gain 1.6 lbs-183.6}
{Aug 20~Round 86 - gain .6 lbs - 183}
{Aug 30~Round 87- gain .6 lbs -183.6}
{Sep 9~Round 88 - gain .4 lbs -184}
{Sep 19~Round 89 - gain 1.2 lbs -184}
{Sep 29~Round 90 - lost .8 lbs -183.2}
{Oct 9~Round 91 - gain .4lbs~183.6}
{Oct 19~Round 92-lost 1.8 lbs 181.4}
{Oct 28~Round 93 -gain 1.6 lbs~183}
{Nov 8~Round 94 -lost .4lbs~182.6}
{Nov 18~Round 95 - gain 1 lbs~183.6}
{Nov 27~Round 96 -lost lbs~183.4}
{Dec 8~Round 97 - gain 1.8 lbs -185.6}
{Dec 18~Round 98 - 185.6}
{Dec 25~Round 99 -185.6}

{Round 136 - 215 EW}Dec 31 2020(1/01)
????
{Round 137-209.8 EW}Jan 11 2021
{Round 138- 209.5 EW}Jan 21 2021
{Round 139-  DNW EW}Jan 31 2021
{Round 140-   EW}Feb 10 2021
{Round 141-  211 EW}Feb 20 2021
{Round 142-  215  EW}Mar 2 2021
{Round 143-  215  EW}Mar 12 2021
{Round 144-  215  EW}Mar 22 2021
{Round 145-  214.3 EW}April 2 2021
{Round 146-  DNW EW}April 11 2021
{Round 147 - 216 EW}April 21 2021
{Round 148 - 216.3 EW}May 01 2021
{Round 149 - DNW EW}May 11 2021
{Round 150 - 216.7 EW}May 21 2021
{Round 151 - DNW EW}May 31 2021
{Round 152 - 216.2 EW}June 10 2021
Round 153 - 215.6 EW}June 20 2021
Round 154 - 216 EW}June 30 2021⬅
Round 155 - 212.6 EW}July 10 2021
Round 156 - 209.4 EW}July 20 2021
Round 157 - 208.8 EW}July 30 2021
(???? is diet break)
Round 158 - 206.6 EW}Aug 9 2021
Round 159 - 204.6 EW}Aug 19 2021
????Round 160 - 202.6 EW}Aug 29 2021
Round 161 - 200 EW}Sep 8 2021

Round 162 -196.8 EW}Sep 18 2021
Round 163 - 198 EW}Sep 28 2021
Round 164 - 197.6 EW}Oct 8 2021
Round 165 - 195.2 EW}Oct 18 2021
Round 166 - 197.6 EW}Oct 28 2021
Round 167 - 197.4 EW}Nov 7 2021
Round 168 - 198 EW}Nov 17 2021
Round 169 - DNW EW}Nov 27 2021
Round 170 - 188.2 EW}Dec 7 2021
Round 171 - 189EW}Dec 17 2021
¤Looking back on my weight loss history, I cycled from 196lbs to 199lbs for about 6 rounds, even touching 200lbs again before dropping to the 180's.
{Day/Weight/Comment}

▪Day1▪Sa•12/18- ¤189
(Fr•12/17) 188g carbs; Fiber•g; 64ozs water.

▪Day2▪Su•12/19- ¤DNW
(Sa•12/18-pm; hrs) 100g carbs; Fiber•g; 103.9ozs water. Bread, cheese, eggs and tuna have been fortifying me, especially bread. Tired of eating it though, need to buy groceries.

▪Day3▪︎Mo •12/20- ¤189
(Su•12/19- pm; hrs) 115g carbs; Fiber•g; 76ozs water.

▪Day4▪Tu •12/21- ¤189
(Mo•12/20- pm; hrs) 144g carbs; Fiber•g; 76ozs water. Just about everyone in my family is sick.

▪Day5▪︎We •12/22- ¤190.4 (Tu•12/21- 10:30am, 7pm; hrs) 125g carbs; Fiber•16g; 84ozs water. I made a large pot of tomato soup 2 days ago. My son said it was delicious. I still can't taste the full flavor of any food. Went grocery shopping. Time to drop these extra carb grams. Maybe a croissant over the weekend😏

■Day6▪Th •12/23- ¤191
(We•12/22- 2:30pm, 6:30pm; 19.5hrs) 92g carbs; Fiber•15g; 56ozs water. I'm certain I need TMI. I'm satisfied with my weight though considering that a month ago when I got sick I was 198. had days of not eating, barely eating and dehydrated. A WIN in my book.😊

▪Day7▪Fr•12/24- ¤191
(Th•12/23- 5:30p30 7:30pm30pm2.5hrs) 103g carbs; Fiber•11g; 64ozs water.

▪Day8▪Sa•12/25- ¤DNW
(Fr•12/24- 1:30pm; 18hrs) 75g carbs; Fiber•g; 72ozs water.

■Day9▪Su•12/26- ¤187.8
(Sa•12/25- 1:30pm, 6pm, 7:30pm; 24hrs) 55g carbs; Fiber•g; 76ozs water.

■Bodyfat% using Vanity Planet BF scale
■BMI using National Heart Lung &amp; Blood Institute app

link to: Waist to Height Ratio

link to: Waist to Hip Ratio

link to: Cucumber Detox Water Recipe

SBMI ~ Smart Body Mass Index Link


Seeking lower bodyfat%

▪2021▪
*update monthly*
•20.6lbs lost ✔
•BMI lowered  3.8 points
•BF reduced 4.8%
▪2021▪ Round Start Weights*

R137/Jan/2~SW: 212 (new start)
R138/Jan/12~SW: 209.8
R139/Jan/22~SW:209.6
R140/Feb/01~SW: DNW
R141/Feb/11~SW:
R142/Feb/20~SW
R143/Mar/03~SW:215
R144/Mar/13~SW:215
R145/Mar/23~SW:215
R146/Apr/02~SW:214.3
R147/Apr/11~SW:216
R148/Apr/22~SW:216
R149/May/02~SW:216.3
R150/May/12~SW: DNW
R151/May/22~SW: 216.7
R152/Jun/01~SW: 215.7
R153/Jun/11~SW: 216.2
R154/Jun/21~SW: 215.6
R155/Jun/30~SW: 216
R156/Jul/11~SW: 212.6
R157/Jul /21~SW: 209.4
R158/Jul /31~SW: 208.8
R159/Aug /10~SW: 206.6
R160/Aug /20~SW: 204.6
R161/Aug /30~SW: 202
R162/Sep/9~SW: 200.6
R163/Sep/19~SW: 198.2
R164/Sep/29~SW: 197
R165/Oct/9~SW: 195.4
R166/Oct/19~SW: 195.8
R167/Oct/29~SW: 195.4
R168/Nov 8~SW: 196.2
R169/Nov 18~SW: 199.2
R170/Nov 28~SW: 194.6
R171/Dec 8~SW: 187.9
R172/Dec 18~SW: 189



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SheilaBoneham

🧶💨🥗🫖🍎

HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)
UGW - 130
2021 Goals (revised) — get out of the 180s; eat mindfully; meditate most days; exercise for the pleasure of moving.

History 2021

R136 1/1/2021 End weight 187. (+1.4lb). 10-day ave cals 1885.
R137 1/11/2021 End weight 187. (+/-0). 10-day ave cals 1789.
R138 1/21/2021 End weight 187. (+/-0). 10-day ave cals 1753.
R139 — End weight 187. (+/-0). Didn’t track calories.
R140 — end weight 187.
R141 — end weight 187. Ave calories 1587. (Goal 1600) ⭐️
R142 3/2/21. End weight 187.2. Ave calories 1720. (Goal 1500)
R143 3/12/21. End weight 188. Ave calories 1733. (Goal 1500)
R144 3/22/21. End weight 187. Ave calories 1690.
R145 4/1/21. End weight 187.2. Ave calories 1504. (Goal 1500). ⭐️
R146 4/11/21. End weight 188 (188.6). Ave calories 1516. (Goal 1500).
R147 4/21/21. End weight 188 (-.6). Ave calories 1526. (Goal <1500.)
R148 5/1/21. End weight 187.4. (-.6). Ave calories 1607. (Goal <1500.)
R149 5/11/21. End weight 188. (+.6). Ave calories 1789. (Goal <1500.)
R150 5/21/21. End weight 188.4. (+.4). Ave calories 1593. (Goal <1500.).
R151 5/31/21. End weight 187.6. (-.8). Ave calories 1812. (Goal <1500.).
R152 6/10/21. End weight 188.6. (+1). Ave calories 1843. (Goal <1500.)
R153 6/20/21. End weight 188. (-.6). Ave calories 1563. (Goal <1500.)
R154 6/30/21. End weight moving average 187.9. (-.1). Ave calories 1663. (Goal <1400.).
R155 7/10/21. Moving average 189.1. (+1.2). Ave calories 1677.
R156 7/20/21. Moving average 188.8. (-.3). Ave calories 1867.
R157 7/30/21. End weight 187. Moving average 187.9. (-.9). Ave calories 1570.
R158 8/9/21: End weight 189.2. Moving ave 188.8. (+.9). Ave calories 1633.
R159 8/19/21: End weight 188.8. Moving Ave 188.3. (-.5). Ave calories 1518.
R160 8/29/21: End weight 187.4. Moving Ave 187.9 (-.4). Ave calories 1519. ]
R161 9/08/21: End weight 185.6. Moving ave 186.5 (-1.4). Ave calories 1324.
R162 9/18/21: End weight 183.6. Moving Ave 183.8 (-2.9). Ave calories 1260.
R163 9/28/21: End weight 182.4. Moving Ave 182.5 (-1.3). Ave calories 1286.
R164 10/8/21: End weight 181.2. Moving Ave 181.4 (-1.1). Ave calories 1405.
R165 10/18/21: End weight 179.4. Moving Ave 179.8 (-1.4). Ave calories 1468.
R166 10/28/21: End weight 180.4. Moving Ave 179.8. (0/0). Ave calories 1545.
R167 11/7/21: End weight 180.2. Moving Ave 179.2 (-.6). Ave calories 1632.
R168 11/17/21: end weight 179.8. Moving Ave 180.1 (+.9). Ave calories 1825.
R169 11/27/21: end weight 181. Moving Ave 180.3 (+.2). Ave calories 1642.
R170 12/07/21: end weight 180.6. Moving Ave 181.1 (+.8). Ave calories 1777.

R171 12/17/21: end weight 180.6. Moving Ave 181.3 (+.2). Ave calories 1918.
R172 goals: enjoy birthday and Christmas, but don’t gain weight. Simple! 😁

🎁 Happy Holidays — all of them! 🎉

Day/Weight/Comment

12/18 - 180.8, Ave 181.2
Thought I’d be down a little this morning, but I guess it’s gonna take a few days for lower cals to kick in. No problem. I baked a mincemeat pie yesterday and had a small piece but still kept cals below 1500, so not too bad. I’ve been laughing at Mike (cat) and Rory (puppy) playing their usual game. Mike calls it Whack-a-Dog, Rory calls it Chase a Cat. Rory chase Mike under the bed, then jumps on top, off the other side, races around and down the hall, Mike runs out from under the bed and whacks Rory as he goes by, Rory runs a loop around the living room, rinse, repeat. At least they get some exercise on this wet, cold, gloomy morning—maybe I should join in! And I get to laugh.😁

12/19 - 180, Ave 180.8
Ok, maybe I will make my under 180 goal for my birthday! DH asked for oatmeal cookies this morning, so I just baked a batch. I’m going to (try to) limit myself to one. I’m going to enjoy everything this week, but try to keep the totals down. Hard to believe it’s almost Christmas!

12/20 - 181, Ave 180.9
Salt. I feel waterlogged. That’s ok, I’ll just drink lots of water today.

12/21 - 181, Ave 180.9
Two in a row.

12/22 - 180.4, Ave 180.7
Well, I didn’t make it to the 170s for my birthday, but close! DH & I have a tradition of taking each other out for birthday late-lunch-cum-dinner, and I’ve chosen one of our favorite Italian restaurants—but carry out, as we’ve been doing for - yikes! - almost two years now. Anyway, I plan to enjoy it!

12/23 - 180, Ave 180.5
I enjoyed my birthday but didn’t go nuts. 😁 Thank you for all the happy wishes! ❤️

12/24 - 181.8, Ave 180.6
‘‘Twas the night before Christmas… Wishing those who celebrate a lovely Christmas Eve, and wishing everyone peace, plenty, health, and joy.

12/25 - 181.8, Ave 181.1
Merry Christmas! I’m not counting calories today (or yesterday), although I haven’t baked so it shouldn’t be too bad. I’m off to run Rory pup at the park, then planning a pretty quiet day reading, knitting, maybe a nap…. Since it’s just the two of us we got carry out turkey dinners and will add some sweet potatoes and maybe something else, so that’s easy. I enjoy the quiet, though part of me envies the hullabaloo that is Christmas with little kids! Whatever your day looks like, I hope you enjoy it!

12/26 - 182, Ave 181.5
No regrets—I enjoyed Christmas week without going nuts, and now I’m ready to revise my eating. My goals are to cut out added sugars, and get back to controlling calories. Today and tomorrow are the “set up” for the next “get serious” round. Off to run Rory and then walk the two of us. Enjoy your Sunday!

12/27 -

JenKindo

Hi, I'm Jen!

Female, 5'9"
Highest weight: 235 lbs, August 20, 2021
Round 172 SW: 12/17 200.2 lbs
Round 172 GW: 199

12/18: 199.6 lbs (-.6)
Well, my challenge goal was to get under 200, then I weighed in this morning! 😄 I'm going to keep it at 199, just because I've gone down .6 lbs 4 days in a row so I'm anticipating a rebound. Fingers crossed it doesn't, but that's how my body rolls!
12/19: 198 lbs (-1.6)
I was not expecting that! I drank a lot of water yesterday so maybe flushed out some fluid. I also focused on relaxing and stress relief in the evening.
12/20: 198.4 lbs (+0.4)
Still can't believe I'm below 200. It feels unreal!
12/21: 198 lbs (-0.4)
I was expecting to go up. Pretty sore from yesterday's weight session. Need to drink a lot of water today.
12/22: lbs 198 (0)
I'll take a push. Still sore from Monday's workout so yesterday was an active rest day. Got out for a couple walks. Calories were a little low, but a lot of veggies so had trouble fitting more in my stomach!
12/23: 197.8 lbs (-0.2)
Trainer has been brutal this week! Was just starting to get over Mondays and she threw another hard one at us. Starting to feel some abs under my squishy tummy though.
12/24: 197.6 lbs (-0.2)
I'm just gonna creep my way slowly down! 🤣 It's going the right way, so I'm happy.
Hope you all are joyful and safe on this Christmas Eve!🎄🎁🌲🌲
12/25: 196.8 lbs (-0.8)
Not sure why that dropped so quickly. Hard workout yesterday but a rather salty lunch out with a friend. I'm making Christmas dinner for family tonight. Just a small gathering, so not going crazy, but not going to be overly restricted either.
Merry Christmas everyone! Hope Santa was good to you all! 🎄🎅🎁

12/26: 199.6 lbs (+2.8)
Salt, sugar and alcohol. Didn't measure what I ate, not enough water and did not choose wisely. I feel like garbage today, so lesson learned. Lots of water today hoping to flush out the salt.

12/27: lbs ()

Round 172 weight loss: 0 lbs

Gaiblin

I'm a 5'7" female in SE Michigan. I'm in my 50s.

I'm joining late -- but I'm joining again! I find posting here really helpful. Just writing down my weight and notes makes me feel accountable.

I had a super-busy week last week with work + volunteer work + houseguests arriving + travels to visit my parents a couple states over. . . .I'm home now and ready to get back to it.

My goal: be consistently at or under 158 by Christmas.

HW: 163 (July 2021)
UGW: 142 (but I'll be happy with 150 now.)

SW: 158.8
Day/Weight/Comment
12/18 - 158.8
12/19 - 159.4 Drove 6 hours; tracked all food; ate moderately OK.
12/30 - Out of town - no weigh in; tracked all my food; ate at a restaurant w/ family but found a relatively decent meal to eat; went for a 2.3 mile jog
12/21 - Out of town - no weigh in; handled food and snacks well driving 6 hours in the car. Drank more water than usual
12/22 - 157.2 ?? Likely a fluke and will be up again tomorrow; or maybe drinking more is helping?
12/23 - 157.0 Didn't formally track yesterday but ate mindfully, controlled snacking, and controlled portions at dinner. Last day of work! -- Well, I still have a little bit to do today but not much.
12/24 - 157.2 - Ate well - but did indulge in 2 glasses moscato + a chocolate cookie during evening festivities; went for a 3 mile jog
12/25 - 157.2 - Enjoying myself; short-ish walk
12/26 - 158.8 - Enjoyed myself a bit too much the last two days. LOL! Time to get back on track. I hope to jog today - it is sunny and mild here.
12/27

deepwoodslady

Round 172



MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 61 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 130 FOR ME.

“Today….I am choosing Me”

MY STATS:

Highest weight ever (05-10-2016): 253
Original starting weight on MFP: (01-11-2018) 235.0
R171 EW= 189.6
R172 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 R52 (06/07/18 thru 09/23/18) = …..19.4 LOST (Ending weight 179.0)
R53 through R62 (09/24/18 thru 01/01/19) = …..4.1 GAINED (Ending weight 183.1)
R63 through R72 (01/02/19 thru 04/11/19) = …..8.1 GAINED (Ending weight 191.2)
R73 through R82 (04/12/19 thru 07/20/19) = …..5.5 GAINED (Ending weight 196.7)
R83 through R92 (07/21/19 thru 10/28/19) = …..8.7 LOST (Ending weight 188.0)
R93 through R102 (10/29/19 thru 02/05/20) = …2.0 GAINED(Ending weight 190.0)
R103 through 112 (02/06/20 thru 05/06/20) = …..14.9 GAINED (Ending Weight 204.9)
R113 through 122 (05/07/20 thru 08/23/20) = [color=blue)…..4.7 GAINED [/color=blue] (Ending Weight 209.6)
R 123 thru R132 (08/24 thru 12/02/20) = ……1.5 LOST (Ending Weight 208.1)
R133 thru R142 (12/03/20 thru 03/01/21) = ……0.7 LOST (Ending Weight 207.4)
R143 thru 152 (03/02/21 thru 06/10/21) = ……3.6 LOST (Ending Weight 203.8)
R153 thru R162 (06/11/21 thru 09/18/21) = (b]…..16.2 LOST [/b] (Ending Weight 187.6)
R163 (09/19/21 thru 09/28/21) = …..0.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 188.4)
R164 (09/29/21 thru 10/08/21) = …..2.8 LOST (Ending Weight 185.6)
R165 (10/09/21 thru 10/18/21) = …..0 LOST or GAINED (Ending Weight 185.6)
R166 (10/19/21 thru 10/28/21) = …..3.6 GAINED (Ending Weight 189.2)
R167 (10/29/21 thru 11/07/21) = …..0.2 LOST (Ending Weight 189.0)
R168 (11/08/21 thru 11/17/21) = …..0.8 GAINED LOST (Ending Weight 189.8)
R169 (11/18/21 thru 11/27/21) = …..1.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 191.0)
R170 (11/28/21 thru 12/07/21) = …..0.6 LOST (Ending Weight 190.4)
R171 (12/08/21 thru 12/17/21) = …..0.8 LOST (Ending Weight 189.6)
R172 (12/18/21 thru 12/27/21) = …..xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)
R163 thru R172 (09/19/21 thru 12/27/21) = (b]…..xxx LOST [/b] (Ending Weight xxxxx)

Day/Weight/Comment
12/17 …..189.6….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
12/18 ….191.2 ….. (Trend weight 190.3) Well, for Crying Out Loud! I had a good dietary day yesterday. Better than I have in awhile. No TMI, no sleep last night and early weigh-in probably contributing but it still feels like I’ll spend the entire round trying to get back to start weight! Far travels today for Christmas shopping with daughter. There will be plenty of car sitting and restaurant food will be in the picture which we always enjoy since we are from a very rural area with few choices in dining out. I’ll try to walk off as much as possible with that shopping, but my daughter is at that age where she will be rushing. I’m the type who can shop till I drop and would be using way more calories up if I was on my own. I plan to enjoy the day though. City sidewalks….Busy sidewalks….. Here I come!

12/19 …..191.0 ….. Trend weight 190.4) I arrived home from the Christmas shopping travels at 2:00 AM! I threw all caution to the wind and ate both lunch and dinner at the restaurants out of town. Lots of calories and not as much walking as you might expect. Plenty of time standing in place looking at toy shelves and clothing racks. Lots of time sitting in car driving two hours each way plus driving between many stores. I had fun though and I may be done with the shopping. Weight actually went down a touch overnight (trend slightly up). I suppose it will catch up to me in the coming days and I may see an uptick. If so, that would be fair. Keeping it honest, friends!

12/20 …..191.2 ….. (Trend weight 190.5) Back & Forth like a teeter-totter between 191 and 191.2 . I was hoping for a drop. I guess I should just be happy it didn’t go higher yet after the travels. I attended a funeral home service/memorial yesterday for a friend that was so well loved by so many. She was only 55 and died after an asthma attack. She spent many years having difficulty breathing and having many allergies but this was a shocker. It was difficult seeing her husband and family in such shocked and horrendous grief. This has been a hard year for so many. I, for one, can’t take much more and will be happy to say goodbye to 2021.

12/21 …..191.4 ….. (Trend weight 190.5) I ate horribly yesterday. I consciously chose to eat junk instead of dinner, and call it dinner! A full-on emotional binge. Later last night I decided to cook some chicken breast for today’s dinner to make it easy and something I would go to when looking for ease. I woke up this morning and my son had eaten it all. That’s the second time in the past few days he has done that. So much for prep cooking! I’ll have to have a talk with him! I’ll re-plan today’s dinner. I am feeling so horribly bad due to the bad food that I can barely function. Lethargic lack of energy. Tummy.

12/22 …..192.2 ….. (Trend weight 190.7) Another day of no TMI. Good meals but cookie baking started. A little too much taste testing. I’ll try to do better as I continue baking.

12/23 …..191.4 ….. (Trend weight 190.8) Lots of cookie baking yesterday but I did much better not eating too many. Finally TMI which is what has affected my weight the most. Very hungry today from the moment I woke up. I’ll have to fight all day.


12/24 …..192.4 ….. (Trend weight 190.9) Not too many Christmas treats even though I’m still actively baking. But there was a late dinner though I kept it light. I didn’t count the calories or carbs though. I just eyeballed small quantities. That never works. My family dinner is Sunday.

12/25 …..192.0 ….. (Trend weight 191.1) I’m not liking the creeping trend weight for sure. Too much grazing yesterday and today but the meals were fair. Family dinner is tomorrow and will be reflected on the scale Monday and Tuesday.

12/26 …..194.4 ….. (Trend weight 191.4) 2 ½ lbs overnight? Really? I ate a Christmas breakfast. 1 egg 2 sausage 2 pc of toast 12 oz milk and 6 oz orange juice. That is large for me. No lunch. Dinner was a fast tostino pizza in the oven (those little single serve square ones that cost $1.00). 3 christmas cookies at snack time with 8 oz milk. I made fudge and did some taste testing. So I did not expect a loss. But I think a 2 ½ pound gain eating what others eat every single day is crazy. I should have went up ounces, not pounds. Disgusted here! Today is family Christmas feast, on top of it all. Epic fail this round!

12/27 …..xxxxx ….. (Trend weight xxxxx)

Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s

enlightenme3

Round 172 (my 8th)
December 18 - December 27, 2021
Female, 5’7”
HW: 181 pounds (Dec 30, 2019)
RSW: 151.0 pounds (12/17/21, EO Round 171)
RGW: 149.0 pounds (-2.0 pounds)

Day/Weight/Comment
12/18: 150.6 - Didn’t work out, ate a lot of sugary stuff, didn’t track my food. Slept well though.
12/19: 150.4 - Had two workouts yesterday and ate pretty well (within goals).
12/20: 149.9 - Had a little carb and sugar binge yesterday. Don’t think the workout counteracted it.
12/21: 149.9 - Workout and within calories
12/22: 148.6 - Hoping this holds
12/23: 147.9 - Worked out, ate within calories, but didn’t sleep well.
12/24: 148.1 - Usual workout, holiday treats
12/25: 149.7 -
12/26: 149.7 -
12/27: -

Total round weight loss/gain to date from EO last round: - 1.3 pounds

quiltingjaine

Female 5’1” Age 71 years
Started Keto WOE 7/17/17 (mid-Rnd 10)
*Travel - no scale part of the time
HWE 197.0 (2/2008)
Weight on 1/17/17 174.5
OGW 137 (set by WW 2008, WW goal 1985 was 126) UGW was 125 (HS weight 1968)
Maintaining below 120

👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE👍👍

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
To Rnd 137 117.0
To Rnd 147 116.0
To Rnd 157 115.5
SW Rnd 157 115.5 AW 114.75
SW Rnd 158 115.5 AW 115.8
SW Rnd 159 115.5 AW 116.3
SW Rnd 160 118.0 AW 118.0
SW RND 161 117.0 AW 117.45
SW RND 162 117.0 AW 117.6
SW RND 163 117.0 AW 118.45
SW RND 164 117.5 AW 118.05
SW RND 165 118.0 AW 118.02
SW RND 166 120.0 AW 118.2
SW RND 167 119.5 AW 119.4
SW RND 168 117.5 AW 118.9
SW RND 169 119.5 AW 119.85
SW RND 170 122.0. AW 118.6
SW RND 171 117.0 AW 119.05

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.

People say keto/LCHF isn’t sustainable but I’ve been doing it for over 4 years with amazing results!

This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.

**Comments apply to previous day**

Day/Weight/Comment
SW RND 172 118.0
12/18 119.0 Great Greek salad with gyro meat and 1/4 pita, 1/2 c eggnog. Gain expected due to gyro meat and pita. 🤷‍♀️
12/19 119.0 Had Popeye’s chicken for OMAD while out for groceries. Not the best choice but hasn’t destroyed me. I plan to eat clean or fast until Christmas.
12/20 119.0 AF Finished my salad, DH ate leftover Popeye’s. Total carbs yesterday = 7g Now to stick to the plan. I was getting a cramp in my calf when I was getting ready for bed last night and ate Pink Himalayan salt. Cramp gone, slept well, I think.
12/21 119.0 AF 12g TC
12/22 118.0 AF Golden Corral yesterday
12/23 118.5 AF Jimmy John’s Unwich yesterday for OMAD Awake today before 5AM, hopefully the garage door spring gets fixed today. My car has been held hostage for a week. Just can’t get reliable service people.
12/24 117.5 AF My car has been freed!
12/25 🎄MERRY CHRISTMAS🎄 120.0 traditional Christmas Eve pizza. 2 slices (toppings only) and salad. Lots of prep work for family dinner today. No TMI x 2 I spent much of yesterday prepping for today and feel totally unorganized. Ho hum.
12/26 121.0 Had one small adult beverage with dinner. SOOOO much food! Sent lots of it home with DD and family - 3 teenagers in house.😁

ashleycarole86

R164 SW 208.4 EW 204.8 (-3.6)
R165 SW 204.8 EW 205.4 (+0.6)
R166 SW 205.4 EW 199 (-6.4)
R167 SW 199 EW 196.4 (-2.6)
R168 SW 196.4 EW 193.4 (-3)
R169 SW 193.4 EW 192 (-1.4)
R170 SW 192 EW 190 (-2)
R171 SW 190 EW 189.2 (-0.8)

R172 SW: 189.2
R172 GW: 188.2

SW:
Day/Weight/Comment
12/18 / 187.4 / New low weight. Did another FTP test on the Peloton today and improved my avg watts by 17 - feeling very happy with the improved fitness! The weather is a bit better here today... I left it all on the bike but I want to get my dog out for a walk too.
12/19 / 187.4 / Had a great day all around yesterday.. my first rum and eggnog, presents are mostly wrapped, got lots of steps in. We have lots to get done between now and Christmas Keeping my eating on track is just another one of the items on the list!
12/20 / 188.2 / Made homemade cabbage rolls at my Mom's yesterday and made sure to get lots of exercise. Started my new Peloton Power Zone program at my new zones.
12/21 / 188.6 / Rode the bike twice yesterday, but also had an unexpected dinner out. It all balanced out.
12/22 / 186.2 / Had a fun dinner out last night at a Christmas pop-up restaurant. Preplanned my meal so that I could stay on track.
12/23 / 187.8 / Still under round goal - the next two days will be the toughest but planning to do my absolute best! Tis the season!
12/24 / 189.2 / Got on the bike this morning and set a PR for my 60 minute time. Done work in about half an hour - I am on call through the holidays which means working more than normal but it will still be a great break!
12/25 / 189.2 / On call for work today so I am starting my day with coffee and work. My cousin and her boyfriend are staying with us so my husband is making us pancakes. Big night of eating last night - one of the only days of the year I didn't track. Merry Christmas!
12/26 / 190 / Had a nice Christmas and now it's time to get refocused. Have another gathering today but should be much more reasonable.
12/27

MaggieGirl135

Hello, again! 60F, 5' 3.5”
Round goal: 140 lbs or less (I WILL be eating some holiday goodies!)
End-of-year goal: 140 lbs or less
End of Feb goal (vacation): 135 lbs, UGW

SW: 138.4 (from last Round, 12-17-21)
Day/Weight/Comment
12/18. 138.4. Went to a Christmas party last night and followed my party food strategy. I expected a bit of an uptick, so all is good!
12/19 140.1. OK, so, following the Christmas party on Friday, I logged my best guesses for food. And although I followed my Christmas food 'strategy', I racked up close to 750 calories for the party. Admittedly, I probably guessed on the high side, but it was probably at least 600 calories. (My strategy is 3 goodies and one punch drink per party). Clearly, this was a oh, my gosh moment and I was able to justify not logging yesterday (don't try to figure out the rationale; there is none). Which, of course, included the reasoning to eat 3 cookies on a non-party day. In an hour or two, I will be going to another Christmas party, keeping to my strategy. And, yes, I am back to logging today. It has been a little disconcerting on how off-track my thinking got with one setback (awareness of the high calories even with my strategy). I think my strategy is reasonable, however. Although my goal for the end-of-the-year is 140 lbs, I will keep in mind my UG of 135 lbs end of Feb (vacation). (I'm already trying to brace myself for the end-of-year weight.)
12/30. 139.0 Followed my party strategy; goodies yesterday added up to far less than my last party! Still over a good 200 calories for the day, but that is ok/planned. Now, I only have (very) small family gatherings Christmas Eve and Day. These will be the higher calories count, for sure. I don't believe I've ever had a 'strategy' for holiday treats before, other than planning (and not following through) to not 'sample' goodies as I bake them. So, far, so good, although I more than likely will not be able to fit in exercise on Christmas Day.
12/21 139.0
12/22. 138.2. Visited with neighbors longer than expected yesterday, which resulted in me having a glass of wine and and cookie. Over my calories by just that much yesterday, but it is my strategy to have goodies (within reason) at get-togethers. Going into the home stretch for the holidays...
12/23. 139.0. Still all good. Saw some more neighbors last evening, but did not eat. However, I am finding that by eating more calories this past week or so that I am desiring more calories in general, supposedly feeling more hungry--whether it is hunger or not! I received my booster yesterday and my arm is sore, as expected. I had a mild headache in the middle of the night, but ibuprofen took care of that. Sadly, however, I was up for three hours! And...decided something warm may be conducive to sleep, so I had a good 1/2 cup of egg nog (!). It did work, btw, even being nonalcoholic, lol. I may be able to fit it in my calories for the day (probably not, it will be tight!). Of note, the egg nog was good, but not great, so I will not have it Christmas Eve or Day, as previously planned for at least one of those get-togethers. Be assured, however, I will be having some other drinks/punches those days, but few drinks can compare to calories as egg nog, I would guess.
12/24 138.9
12/25 140.2
12/26 141.5 Haven't posted for a few days, but I did weigh each day. The Christmas celebrations with family were wonderful, but now back to the business of dropping a bit more weight. Hopefully, for all of us affected, any Christmas-related uptick of weight will fall off quickly!
12/27