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Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 173
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31 yo female
5’2” Small frame according to my wrist circumference
SW 126.2 (April 14th, 2020)
Highest lifetime weight: 138 lbs. August 2011
Goal Weight: Stay around 115-118
Previous rounds: 125.2 -> 122.8 -> 121.6 -> 121.2 -> 119.8-> 119.4 -> 117.8 ->116.6 -> 117.2 ->117.2->114.8 ->116.8 -> 116.4 -> 114.0 -> 115 -> 115.4 ->115 ->113 -> 113-> 113.8 ->114.6 -> 113.6 -> 115.8-> 116 -> 115.6 -> 117.6 -> 115.8 ->118.2-> 117.4 ->116.6 -> 116.8 ->115.6 -> 116.6 -> 115.4 ->?-> 116.6 -> 116.2 -> 115.4->?-> 117.8 ->116.6 -> 116 -> 116 -> 115 -> vacation -> missed about 3ish rounds-> 117.4 -> 115.4 ->117.2 -> 118.2 -> 116.6 -> 118.2 -> 118.4 -> ? scale was wonky -> 118.8 -> ? 118.8
Goal for this round: Maintain weight while continuing to focus on strength training and running
Previous days12/28 Did not post
12/29 Did not post
12/30 Did not post
12/31 Did not post
1/1 Did not post
1/2 121.2 ? Happy New Year everyone! My weight dipped nicely right before Christmas and popped back up because of where I’m at in my cycle. Hoping to lose some of that water weight this week. I have been maintaining my running at least 3x a week and using the spin bike 2x a week and strength training 2-3x a week. I’m feeling good and have been eating pretty healthy while I wasn’t posting. Today I plan on meal planning and relaxing. My husband and I went for a 3 mile walk this morning. Breakfast was an eggwhite omelet with peppers and onions plus 2 slices of whole wheat bread that I made for the first time yesterday. I realized that making bread is so much fun! I think I’m going to start making it every other weekend or something like that.
1/3 120.8 Went for a 5 mile run this morning which felt good. I was slow moving getting out of the house this morning, probably due to the fact the real feel was 15 degrees F. Luckily I layered up and once I got moving it wasn’t too bad. Sleep was weird last night, my husband wasn’t home because he was ironically at a sleep study at the hospital that he’s been waiting for months to do. Food is planned out for the day and is looking good so far. It’s the first pick up of our winter share CSA, so that’ll be exciting to see what we get. I’m thinking dinner tonight will be a turkey sausage, cannellini beans and vegetable soup. I’m not sure if my husband will be a fan but he can deal or find something else to eat because he wouldn’t give me any suggestions when I asked him yesterday. Was feeling uninspired yesterday when trying to meal plan but the soup sounded good to me, so I’m going to make it!
1/4 120.8 Completed an hour on the spin bike this morning. The soup came out good last night and will probably be my dinner tonight too. For breakfast today I made a teff porridge and added walnuts, raisins and little bit of honey and leftover homemade eggnog for a little richness. It was so filling I couldn’t finish my bowl of it. I also made a double batch so I can have it tomorrow or Thursday morning. I decided this morning that I’m going to get a DEXA scan to see where I’m at with my body fat/lean muscle mass because that will be easier to track over the months than my weight as I continue to strength train and run. Luckily, living near Boston there are a few sites in the city that offer them. Happy Tuesday all!
1/5 122.something Not really sure why but I’m cool with it. Did a 6 mile run with hills this morning and did my strength workout during lunch. We are planning to do a hike in the White Mountains again this weekend, so I wanted to get some hills in to prep my legs a bit. Not sure what dinner will end up being but maybe pad thai with veggies made from the pad thai sauce I have in the fridge or my leftover soup.
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12/28 - 253lbs Starting this new challenge, and trying to get back on track after the holiday season. I’ve been successful for the last 6 months, but I have another year before reaching my goal weight. Keeping motivated and finding accountability is SO important to me right now!
12/29 - 251lbs I’m back to planning my meals and the difference is amazing. Way less snacking and so much easier to stay in my goal. The next goal is to really focus on adding way more fruit and vegetables to my meals.
12/30 - 250lbs Today was laundry day (SOOO thankful that Husband has taken over that duty) while packing for NYE weekend and it turned into a little closet cleaning. It’s bittersweet putting old (now too big for me) clothes in the sell/donate bin. Some pieces I’m happy to get them out, but a few others that I’ve had for years are sometimes difficult to let go. But they don’t fit anymore and that’s a great thing! I have fewer clothes and I don’t really have familiar pieces since I keep having to purchase new (smaller) items, so it’s more stressful getting dressed, but this time next year I’ll be at my final goal weight and I can build a full wardrobe then.
12/31 - 249lbs I’m back to my pre- Christmas Weight, but it’s also NYE so I’m guessing it’ll go back up tomorrow. #worthit Happy New Years, Pals!
1/1 - No scale access It was a lazy day with few calories burned, but only over my calorie goal a little. I’m calling it a win.
1/2 - No scale access We’re heading home today so another day sitting in the car. We’ve been craving Olive Garden and our nearest one is 3 hours away. So we ate lunch, and I have enough left for 2 more lunches this week. The break has been wonderful. But I’m ready to get back into a routine.
1/3 249.5 I couldn’t believe it, after 3 lazy days and overeating I only gained 1/2 a pound. I can tell a few places where I can see the lifestyle changes happening in my life. The first (and it might seem ridiculous to others) is that when I don’t like something- I don’t eat it, even if I’ve already started eating it. I’m feeling more in control of my food rather than the other way around. At breakfast yesterday, the eggs were terrible and halfway through I just stopped eating them. Why was I forcing myself to eat something I didn’t want? I even left half a piece of bacon on my plate because it was soggy and fatty. I don’t think I’ve ever left bacon uneaten. Cheers to actually changing my life and making new habits!
1/4 - 252lbs I guess my weekend finally caught up with the scale. I was slightly disappointed (although not completely surprised) by the gain. But a few minutes later, while getting dressed for PD day, I realized that none of my jeans fit - they are all too big! So I guess I lost a few inches even if I gained back a few pounds. I’m working on filling up with protein and water today and I scheduled a shopping trip for tomorrow.
1/5 - 250lbs The holidays are almost over, we had Husband’s staff Winter Party last night, so a few drinks (and an AMAZING home brewed raspberry cream soda) pushed me over my calorie limit. But, I’m having a great morning. I’m doing the MFP challenge for 2 weeks and really focusing on getting a lot of protein into my meals. Do you have any tips/tricks to add more protein to your foods?9 -
I'm a 5'7" female in SE Michigan. I'm in my 50s.
My goal: be at a lower weight after 10 days than I was at the beginning.
HW: 163 (July 2021) - not the highest ever, but the highest in recent history.
UGW: 142 (but I'll be happy with 150 for now.)
SW (R173): ___
Day/Weight/Comment
12.28 - 157.8 This is a drop of almost a pound from yesterday. I feel like it may not be accurate. We are celebrating Sinterklaas today (dh is from NL), so that will be a challenge! Poffertjes, Dutch pancakes, letter cookies and more. I will enjoy but will try not to overdo things. (We celebrate so late b/c our grown kids want to celebrate - so we wait until they're in town with us to do that.)
12.29 - 160.2 😳 Maybe it's not all real, but a jump was not unexpected - though this is a large jump. I did indulge in the festivity goodies last night, and we started quite late so didn't finish until midnight. I'll use this as a reminder from my body to eat well and exercise today! 😊 I'll keep on keepin' on!
12.30 - 160.2 Tracked all food yesterday; went a bit over WW daily points but still within range. Went on a short jog in the afternoon.
12.31 - 159.2
1.1 - 160.2
1.2 - 159.8 Not really on track anymore; feeling quite exhausted as we've been hosting 3-4 additional people in our home for 2 weeks now. We finally said good bye to most of our houseguests this morning. Good to see them, especially our kids - of course. Still exhausting; need to restore my introverted side. LOL!
1.3 - 160.2 Back up. . . Had a quiet lazy day yesterday - did church online and did laundry. Not much else. Went out for dinner with D.
1.4 - 158.8 Went for a 2 mile jog along the river yesterday! Saw a formation of 4 trumpeter swans flying up the river.
Tracked all food - went over but was within range. Ate a few sweets at night. Slept well. (So helpful to me.)
1.5 - 158.4 Tracked food yesterday - went over but just by a little. No exercise yesterday - busy.
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Happy New Year! I’m starting over yet again!
SW: 216.4
Day/Weight/Comment
12/28: -
12/29: -
12/30: -
12/31: -
1/1: -
1/2: -
1/3: 216.4 - trying to get back into the groove 😀
1/4- 215.2 - normal drop after not eating crap and not drinking 😳
1/5- 213.2 - another big drop- let’s hope I can keep it going strong!
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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: 146.0
UGW: 132.2
12/26 - 147.4 at 8:45 a.m. ...could not talk myself into going out into the cold rain.
12/27 - 148.6 at 7:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
Day/Weight/Comment
12/28 - 148.0 at 8:30 a.m. ...6.32 miles in 111 mins
12/29 - 147.2 at 7:45 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
12/30 - 146.2 at 6:30 a.m. ...rest day
12/31 - 149.3 at 9:30 a.m. ...6.42 miles in 108 mins
01/01 - 147.1 at 8:15 a.m. ...6.96 miles in 123 mins
01/02 - 147.5 at 9:00 a.m. ...nothing...said it was too cold, then it turned beautiful & warm
sigh.
01/03 - 147.1 at 7:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
01/04 - 148.7 at 7:30 a.m. ...6.36 miles in 110 mins
01/05 - 148.2 at 6:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
01/06-
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Round 173 (105th 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 4 days to New Year's Eve & dance !! Challenge this year is to feel good on my dress!
Covid numbers are soaring in England (Omnicron) – the pandemic is still very much here: Covid is still very much rife! 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
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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)
End of round 172 – 135.6 (0.2 up)
SW: 136.6
Day/Weight/Comment
12/28: 136.6 - managed to get in 9,4 miles walking in yesterday in-between the rain. Might not be so lucky today looking at the forecast!
12/29: 136.6 - 9.9 miles walked, planned around the rain again !
12/30: 137.2 - no walking yesterday due to persistent rain & taking the last opportunity to spend some time with DD,DS & respective families before we travel home today.
12/31: 136.6 – 6.66 miles walked yesterday, managed to get it in before we packed up and travelled home as it was a dry morning – for a change!!! More on track with my eating; but 244, 45 & 5g calories, carbs & fat over respectively. Need to walk 11 miles today to hit my challenge for this year, a challenge indeed!
01/01: Happy New Year!! Hope it is a better one for everyone than the last 2 years, Covid needs to be old news.
136.6 – 12.8 miles walked yesterday mostly made by possible by the fact that our visit to MIL in the care home was cancelled as one of the residents have tested positive Didn't wear my dress last as it felt too tight luckily had a contingency reserve dress in the wings !! Next year !! But had a brilliant night, we danced our feet of into the early hours. Good eating & drinking choices all within macros.
01/02: 136.6 – 13.32 miles walked yesterday to National Trust's Moseley Old Hall, a really mild day & our first picnic of the year! Calories well under, carbs 7g over. Come on body, time to start releasing those excess pounds!
01/03: DNW - yesterday travelled up to Blackpool for the late afternoon/night. Walked from the hotel to the coast & then through the illuminations from start to finish and back again; a mammoth 16.75 miles walked yesterday, dined out part way through, reasonable choices made, well within all macros. Travel home today, hopefully after a promenade walk first.
01/04: 135.8 – 5.65 miles walked, calories 23 & carbs 69g over. DH back at work today, back to normality after Christmas & New Year festivities.
01/05: 135.8 – 10.44 miles walked yesterday, fat 9g over, calories & all other macros well under.
01/06: 137.6 – ughh ! Chocolate monster got me yesterday ! Why do I succumb to this? ! Despite this I was just within calories, but 33g fat over. 10.67 miles walked yesterday. 2 pounds up since end of last round, today is a new day and affects a new round, I need to get back in the groove and make the next 10 days count !!
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9 -
178cm female (all in kg)
SW: 104.0 (Dec 16th)
Mini GW1: 102.9 ✅
Mini GW2: 99.9
GW1: 95.9
GW2: 91.9
Oldie rejoined after falling off the wagon. Need your support to stick to it, my body is begging for better treatment.
R173 SW: 100.7 Goal: maintain control over food. <100
12/28 - 100.7 (0.0) Traveling yesterday, usually bloating after but since back home to my scale doesn't really know what to compare to
12/29 - 100.9. (+0.2) Massive headaches. Must be eating too little (keeping it~1400 but rounding up uncertainties, so maybe too low). Had to eat a bit more salty and sweet foods yesterday to cope. That is probably the reason for the small up.
12/30 - 101.3 (+0.5) had to eat maintenance yesterday (2100) because the headache was bad, and the fact that it stopped after eating is a bad sign. Will compensate today with food and/or exercise
12/31 - 100.4 (-0.3) some exercise and keeping under calories. Today will be a challenge with lots of yummy food and alcohol. I think I will let myself indulge today with no guilt. Will make it up tomorrow. Managed to do it for Christmas should be able to manage it now too.
01/01 - 101.5 (+0.8) Not surprised given the amount of salt and alcohol yesterday. Was debating if I should weigh myself at all, to not discourage myself. But thought I am strong enough to see the "damage" and get back on track. Let's see if this theory holds. Lots of fluids and light food planned for today
01/02 -101.0 (+0.3) Lots of junk yesterday, but I think I stayed under calories anyway.
01/03 - 100.7 (0.0) Officially last day of holiday season eating was yesterday. Time to get back on track. Proud of myself for managing "maintenance" levels almost every day. Despite the not-so-healthy content, but the back to the beginning of challenge is encouraging. Almost feels like an anomaly though. Everything else is on track. Now I have 3-4 days for that goal I set up at the beginning (and maybe a checkmark on that MINI GW2? Though I think I will wait until I achieve this consistently).
01/04 - 101.7 (+1.0) Managing very well till dinner. But then snacking after dinner feels unstoppable. Such a shame...
01/05 -101.3 (+0.6) ok, that goal is not going to happen this week. But that's ok. What is important is to get back to control. That is more illusive. Not sure where it came from before, not sure where it went now. Just can't say no to salt in the evening. Nuts is where my deficit whent in the ladt couple of days.
01/06 -101.4 (+0.6) Better next round!
R173 SW:100.7 EW:101.4 (⬆️0.7kg)
Older roundsR69 SW:96.8 EW:95.1 (⬇️1.7kg)
R70 SW:95.1 EW:95.2 (⬆️0.1kg)
R71 SW:94.9 EW:96.4 (⬆️1.5kg)
R72 SW:96.4 EW:95.9 (⬇️0.5kg)
R73 SW:95.9 EW:95.2 (⬇️0.7kg)
R74 SW:95.4 EW:??.? (⬆️2.0kg)
R75 SW:96.0 EW:94.5 (⬇️1.5kg)
R76 SW:94.6 EW:94.4 (⬇️0.2kg)
R77 SW:94.9 EW:95.8 (⬆️0.9kg)
R78 SW:95.4 EW: ??? - frustratingly stopped
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R84 SW:98.4 EW: 98.0 (⬇️0.4kg)
R85 SW:98.0 EW: ??? - stopped
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R101 SW: 100.4 EW:98.7kg(⬇️1.7 kg)
R102 SW: 99.6 EW:97.9 (⬇️1.7 kg)
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R124 SW:99.6 EW:98.3 (⬇️1.3 kg)
R125 SW:98.3 EW:97.6 (⬇️0.7 kg)
R126 SW:97.6 EW:97.3 (⬇️0.3 kg)
R127 SW:97.3 EW:96.1 (⬇️1.2 kg)
R128 SW:96.1 EW:94.1 (⬇️2.0 kg)
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R172 SW:104 EW:100.7 (⬇️3.3kg)11 -
JGM10Ds -|- Round 173😎I'm hovering BELOW 140 (down 87lbs) 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
☃️❄️🌟❄️☃️❄️🌟❄️☃️
☃️❄️🌟 JANUARY 🌟❄️☃️
☃️❄️🌟❄️☃️❄️🌟❄️☃️
• In Maintenance for over 2 years
• Smart BMI - optimal weight.
• Muscle/Fat %ages in normal rangeJust 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!😷
January 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.
StatsTerri: 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)I am - MINDFUL - of making heathy choices
SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
LW: 136.4(Nov 2021)
GW: < 145
to - MAXIMISE - the achievement of my goals!
Giving up is NOT an option! I KNOW I am doing this!
2022 Focus: Maintenance
Maintain weight < 145
Work on stamina, strength, and flexibility
JGM10Ds ROUND 173
Round 172 EW: 138.9
Day/Weight/Comment
28/12: 138.8: Daily Habits ☃️
29/12: 138.4: Daily Habits ☃️
30/12: 138.6: Daily Habits ☃️
31/12: 138.4: Daily Habits ☃️
01/01: 139.4: Daily Habits ☃️
02/01: 138.8: Daily Habits ☃️
03/01: 139•1: Daily Habits ☃️
04/01: 138•8: Daily Habits ☃️
05/01: 138•4: Daily Habits ☃️
06/01: 137.2: Daily Habits
Back to my pre-Christmas weight, so I’m happy with my year to date 😂
Daily Habits - 2022
Daily Habits Update - January 2022
1. Log ALL CI/CO (Daily)
2. Stay under goal (Daily)
3. Balance macros/micros (Daily)
4. Hydrate adequately (Daily)
5. Choose healthy options (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. Develop Healthy Habits
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THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.
REMINDERS: One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you.Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!- Daily weight fluctuations are normal, and can be as much as 2 lbs a day for no apparent reason.
- A general downward trend is what we are looking for.
- Eating out can cause apparent weight gain because of high sodium levels, but usually goes quickly. Drinking extra water helps with this.
- The human body does not react instantly to what we do to it. Sometimes it can take several days to see results.
- Plateaus are a normal part of the process. The body is consolidating and adapting to your new way of eating/exercising.
- The closer you get to your goal weight, the more difficult it becomes to lose weight, as your body becomes more efficient at using what you feed it.
- When you exercise you build muscle, which takes up less space than fat, so use measurements as well as weight to assess your progress.
- Getting/Staying fit and healthy requires a lifestyle change for most people.
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You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better than you were before
30, 5'5"
OSW: 164.2
GW: 130-135
Previous Rounds:R69: 158.1; R70: 156.5; R71: 156.3 R72: 156.3; R73: 155.2; R74: 155.4; R75: 156.1; R76: 155.6; R80: 153.2; R81: 154.3; R82: 154.1; R84: 156.5; R89: 156.7; R91: 160.1; R93: 159.3; R94: 156.1; R98: 154.5; R99: 155.9; R100: 152.8; R101: 149.7; R102: 149.0; R103: 149.0; R104: 146.2; R105: 146.6; R106: 144.6; R107: 146.8; R108: 147.7; R109: 148.1; R110: 150.1; R111: 154.3; R112: 152.6; R113: 151.7; R121: 153.0; R122: 154.8; R123: 153.9; R124: 153.4; R125: 155.6; R126: 152.3; R127: 151.5; R128: 151.0; R129: 151.0; R130: 152.6; R131: 153.9; R132: 150.6; R133: 151.2; R134: 149.3; R135: 149.5; R136: 148.4; R137: 147.9; R138: 148.4; R139: 151.9; R140: 150.4; R141: 150.4; R142: 144.0; R143: 144.2; R144: 147.0; R145: 145.7; R146: 145.9; R147: 145.9; R148: 146.5; R149: 147.3; R150: 146.8; R151: 147.9; R152: 147.7; R153: 147.2; R154: 147.0; R155: 144.7; R157: 146.1; R158: 146.6; R159: 146.3; R160: 150.2; R161: 146.7; R162: 144.6; R163: 146.2; R164: 147.3; R165: 146.3; R166: 148.5; R167: 147; R168: 148.4; R169: 151.4; R170: 148.9; R171: 144.8 R172: DNW;
Last weight
12/26 - 148.0
Round Goal: 143.x Fast 16+hrs on weekdays, 14+hrs on weekends. Up the water! Water minimum: 75oz, Goal: 90oz.
Day, Weight, Comment
12/28 - 147.9
12/29 - 146.2
12/30 - 146.1
12/31 - 146.5
1/01 - DNW
1/02 - 147.3
1/03 - 149.0
1/04 - 147.4
1/05 - 146.4
1/06 - 146.1 - I'll take it! Felt better yesterday, thankfully. Did end up completing my workout which was a "boss battle" (it was short, to the point, and not as intense as a normal workout). I start Level 5 bodyweight workout today. I did have to stop by the store on my way home last night (BF found a crock pot recipe he wanted to try tonight) and I picked up some bananas. Still had foot cramps last night in bed so I'm pretty sure I'm in need of some potassium.
Previous Day's Comments12/28 - I made a booboo. I remembered to turn my alarm off for yesterday, but forgot to change my alarm to 6am instead of 330am! I woke up, weighed myself, chugged water, and then realized it's 330! I'm working from home this week and didn't have to be awake until 6 so back to bed I went. Didn't reweigh when I got up since I had chugged that water and went with the slightly skewed super early weight. Sodium and a very late dinner likely contributing. Also no proper TMI yesterday which is also not helping, I'd assume. Completed workout yesterday and today NF has me taking a 10 minute YETI walk (Year End Thankfulness Index - its a week long 2021 wrap-up journey to reflect on the successes of the year to set us up for a solid start of 2022 health wise). Sounds like BF is just waking up which means the pup will be up and moving so I can take her with. Tonight I get to use my air fryer to try stuffed mushrooms! I've never had them and BF has never had air fryer made ones so we shall see how it goes. I know this week's menu includes his homemade chili, chili cheese burgers, frito pie, and my attempt at making air fryer wings. Not sure if we are just eating the stuffed mushrooms for dinner of if we'll have something additional as well. Already working on water (hit 90oz yesterday yay!) and will continue that trend. Edit: Due to late dinner at friend's bday gathering, I'm not sure I will hit 16 hours (will be 1pm) so I'm going to fast as long as I can handle. Hopefully I can make it to at least 15 hours for lunch at noon.
12/29 - Alright, back down a bit into a "comfort zone" showing I didn't gain fat (or at least not a ton). Goals good yesterday, got my walk in. Today is workout day so I'll sneak that in somewhere. Stuffed mushrooms were good (as an appetizer)! Air fryer is amazing already. Took the rest to Fam and they loved them! Also made my best batch of chicken fajitas for dinner (even BF, who doesn't particularly like fajitas enjoyed them). Not sure dinner tonight. Think my attempt at air fryer wings is for NYE and chili is New Year's Day since it's crockpot and BF has to be up super early for work. Still have a chili cheese burgers and frito pie to choose from tonight. Will have to sneak in veggies at lunch. Forgot a couple items at store, so lunch break is yet another store run. Ugh. 3 days in a row! This holiday thing really has me messed up. At least I can grab some easy lunch ideas while I'm there.
12/30 - Not bad for a spaghetti dinner (hello carbs!). I also made (using my new Christmas toys) homemade baguettes which BF requested so he could make garlic bread. DEFINITELY better than store bought! Super proud of myself for that. Water was good. Workout knocked out. Today is rest day but, depending on how work is, I'll go for a walk over lunch with the pup (since I shouldn't need another store run, whew). We've decided to wait on Frito pie and chili cheese burgers until after the new year so we can use BF's leftover homemade chili rather than canned chili for them. I'm thinking of making chicken and rice tonight, just have to see if I have all the ingredients first. Have steamable bags of veggies as a side to go with it. All other habits good.
12/31 - Fam made dinner last night and it was really our last chance to hang out until mid-January (they both work the same lockdown schedule BF does) so we went there instead. Smothered venison patties with homemade mashed potatoes and roasted brussels sprouts. Water was good. Not quite sure why I'm feeling bloated and weight is up, but hopefully it drops back down. Tonight I attempt my air fryer wings. Tomorrow is chili. If we have nothing going on, Sunday is meal prep for the week of lunches and I'll make my chicken and rice for dinner then. Today is workout day. No plans for NYE except to watch my Michigan Wolverines. Go Blue!!! I believe, starting in the new year, working from home will no longer be an option. This will make things a little more challenging in the workout/sleep department, but hopefully easier in the eating department (easier to stick to fasting and, so long as I meal prep right, eating healthy balanced lunches). Will have to budget well (gas prices and more frequent car maintenace with all those miles!) and plan meals better.
1/01 - I slept very wrong, waking up with low back and neck pain. I'm used to the low back pain since surgery, but this was far worse and radiated down my legs. I skipped the scale and immediately warmed up my corn sack to help sooth the pain and stiffness away. I just felt pain free enough to complete the workout that was due yesterday. Instead, we viewed 2 houses yesterday and put an offer in on one. I'm not holding out a ton of hope for that, but the other is mid-construction and in an HOA, leaving less competition for us as they cannot be used as B&Bs. Also less likely to get immediate offers as there are none yet and it's been on the market for about 15 days. Yesterday was okay, not exactly great. Water was 5-10oz short, so not all bad. Air fryer wings were phenomenal and I had an entire bag of steamable veggies with them. Chili is on for tonight with leftovers for frito pie and chili cheese burgers this week. I have one more dinner to come up with (BF prefers crockpot since his work schedule is now far more demanding) for this week. I found a recipe for air fryer stuffed peppers I want to make for my lunches. Will grocery shop for all those tomorrow as well as meal prep. Today has started off not great by way of food, but I'm determined to remedy that. Slightly behind on water, but not near as far behind as yesterday (plus the fact that Fam was out of water and I had to use tap. It tastes horrid and I struggled to drink it, but I got most of that last 30oz cup down). HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
1/02 - Food yesterday wasn't ideal, but I got it a little more together by dinner. Got all 90oz water in, though. Cold front blew in and it's below freezing, bleh. Remembered to bring my still-living plants inside, though! Have to go grocery shopping and to get myself a backpack for work (my computer case isn't cutting it anymore, too much stuff) but otherwise will stay inside. Not sure what lunch will be (leftover chili from last night will be used for dinner stuffs this week). I'm going to try to get moving here soon and get to the store prior to breaking my fast so I can grab something healthier. Last few days I've eaten an apple with natural peanut butter for lunch because nothing else we have sounds good. Need to remedy that with something warm and a little more nutrition (apple should be snack, not a full lunch!)
1/03 - No TMI for two days and it's really starting to show itself. Fam made New Years Soup last night and requested bread. So I traded her homemade baguettes (regular and gluten free) for some soup for BF and I. Stuffed bell peppers don't look like they turned out the best, but hopefully they taste okay. Guess I'll find out at lunch. Added broccoli as a side. Have a protein shake and salmon packet for protein snacks if necessary. Workout due today, will squeeze it in best I can. Between work.
1/04 - Some TMI movement. Some resetting my body to early mornings, I imagine. Lunch was not enough yesterday so I ended up with a snack. I also opted to buy a Fiber One bar from our plant shopette since I knew those helped with TMI in the past. I still feel heavy in the low belly area, like bloat. Definitely still feel 149, but I stepped on the scale twice to be sure. Dinner was baked lemon pepper chicken with sides of rice and corn but I focused on the chicken. Water was good. Did my pushups and planks in the morning before I left so I could do squats and doorway rows at work. Rest day today. It was a very cold 16 degrees when I left for work and I didn't go into the plant so didn't walk. Today is supposed to be warmer, I may button up and try to get out, even if my only purpose is movement. My employer health plan has Wellness benefits to ear up to $500 back. One of those is a no contract $25/month gym membership. Conveniently, the same gym BF signed up for. I will try to go on Fridays/weekends to get my money's worth and earn back that $500 (it applies on our check to our health plan costs, not just free money. But I'll take it because that's still more money in my pocket!). It also lets me add my Fitbit data for points and the mandatory work biometric screening is a HUGE chunk of points. I'll only need 2000 points racked up by Oct 31st to earn the money. Completely doable so long as I stay on track.
1/05 - I'm well and truly shocked. Yesterday I had to break my fast early thinking I was feeling a little under the weather tummy-wise from acid problems (runs in the family). Nope. Then figured, since my entire family is severely diabetic, maybe I'm having a reaction (sometimes my body is a little more sensitive to insulin/sugar things) so I got a blueberry muffin as I had the same symptoms my grandpa does with low sugar. Nope. Then the dizziness/lightheadedness began, triggering nausea (rather than the funny feeling in my tummy). Blood sugar was a tad high when I came home, but still normal (expected from the muffin). Then on the drive home, my foot started cramping. More in an uncomfortable way than a painful way, but it was not fun! I began to feel better once I was driving home (sunlight and fresh air? Drove with the window down despite it being chilly) but I'm not entirely sure what that was about. I feel better, but not perfect this morning. Will definitely get outside for fresh air as much as possible today. I'm postponing my workout, at least until later, so I don't overdo my body after yesterday's weirdness. If I feel okay later, I'll knock it out, but I won't push myself too hard. Will see what the scale brings tomorrow and if yesterday shows up. Hopefully today is better and I can offset it.
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Original SW - 187.8 (10/29/2021)
GW - 138
R167: SW 187.8, EW 181.8 (-6.0)
R168: SW 181.8, EW 181.6 (-0.2)
R169-172: Did not participate. Up a whopping 9.8 pounds in a month
R173 SW: 191.4
R173 GW: 187
Day/Weight/Comment
12/28: 190 Can’t believe I’ve gotten to this weight again. Trying to really concentrate on getting back on track now. Only issue is my fiancé surprised visiting me! But no more excuses, even with him here, I’m going to try to eat better.
12/29: 189.4 Well managed to eat decently reasonably yesterday all things considered. Made a big breakfast for SO but kept mine pretty light. Shared a healthy lunch out and then had a nice dinner at home. Over 24k steps for the day too. Probably could have done without the wine in the evening but alas.
12/30: 188.4 Surprised to see a drop as we had a big lunch out. Otherwise was reasonable though. Only about 6k steps. Guessing this is still dropping a little water weight from recent times. (-3.0).
12/31: 189.4
1/1: DNW
1/2: DNW
1/3: DNW
1/4: DNW
1/5: DNW
1/6: 189.8
Total loss: -1.6
We’ll definitely not what I was hoping for this round, but my fiancé’s surprise visit through me off. I am committed to keep going though and not just give up because I’m embarrassed about the damage I managed to do over the holidays. On to the next round!11 -
Back after a few missed rounds because I had stopped losing, then I gained a little bit
I use measurements because they are not affected by salt intake
28th 105.5 108.5 106 107.5
29th 104.5 108 108.5 108
30th 103.5 106.5 106.5 106
31st 105 106 107 109
1st 104 107 108.5 107.5
2nd 104.5 107 106.5 107
3rd 103.5 108 106 107
4th 104 106.5 107 106.5
5th 104 107 105.5 107.5
6th 104 107 103 107
Plugging these into my spreadsheet I get a trendline of 107.0 down to 105.6 cm7 -
Female, 5ft. 6 in.
Age 58
Akron, Ohio
OSW: 186 (March 2018)
Maintenance: 140-145 (December 2018)
My 134th Round!After losing 12 lbs. I was stuck at 174lbs. for a couple weeks until I found this challenge.
End R40: 171 (-3) - May 2018
End R41: 170.5 (-.5)
End R42: 168 (-2.5)
End R43: 165 (-3)
End R44: 163.5 (-1.5)
End R45: 163 (-.5)
End R46: 160 (-3)
End R47: 158.5 (-1.5)
End R48: 159 (+.5)
End R49: 157.5 (-1.5)
End R50: 154.5 (-3)
End R51: 154 (-.5)
End R52: 153 (-1)
End R53: 152.5 (-.5)
End R54: 151 (-1.5)
End R55: 149.5 (-1.5)
End R56: 146.5 (-3)
End R57: 146.5 (0)
End R58: 146.5 (0)
End R59: 144 (-2.5)
End R60: 144 (0)
End R61: 145 (+1)
End R62: 144 (-1)
End R63: 147.5 (+3.5) Christmas and New Year’s - 2018
End R64: 145 (-2.5)
End R65: 145.5 (+.5)
End R66: 144 (-1.5)
End R67: 142.5 (-1.5)
End R68: 143 (+.5)
End R69: 144.5 (+1.5)
End R70: 142 (-2.5)
End R71: 141.5 (-.5)
End R72: 140 (-1.5)
End R73: 141 (+1)
End R74: 143 (+2)
End R75: 142 (-1)
End R76: 144.5 (+2.5)
End R77: 144 (-.5)
End R78: 143.5 (-.5)
End R79: 143.5 (0)
End R80: 140 (-3.5)
End R81: 143.5 (+3.5)
End R82: 142 (-1.5)
End R83: 143.5 (+1.5)
End R84: 142.5 (-1)
End R85: 142 (-.5)
End R86: 142 (0)
End R87: 140.5 (-1.5)
End R88: 141.5 (+1)
End R89: 141.5 (0)
End R90: 145 (+3.5) Quit smoking - 2019
End R91: 145 (0)
End R92: 143.5 (-1.5)
End R93: 146 (+2.5)
End R94: 144.5 (-1.5)
End R95: 143.5 (-1)
End R96: 144.5 (+1)
End R97: 146.5 (+2) Thanksgiving aftermath
End R98: 145.5, BF33.2%, MM 63% (-1)
End R99: 147.5 (+2) Christmas - 2019
End R100: 147 (-.5) New Year
End R101: 147 (0)
End R102: 145.5 (-1.5)
End R103: 144 (-1.5)
End R104: 143(-1)
End R105: 143.5 (+.5)
End R106: 143.5 (0)
End R107: 143.5 (0)
End R108: 142 (-1.5)
End R109: 143 (+1)
End R110: 143 (0)
End R111: 144 (+1)
End R112: 146 (+2)
End R113: 143.5 (-2.5)
End R114: 146.5 (+3)
End R115: 146 (-.5)
End R116: 146 (0)
End R117: 145.5 (-.5)
End R118: 146 (+.5)
End R119: 146.5 (+.5)
End R120: 147 (+.5)
End R121: 147 (0)
End R122: 145 (-2)
End R123: 144.5 (-.5)
End R124: 143 (-1.5)
End R125: 143 (0) - Labor Day
End R126: 144.5 (+1.5)
End R127: 142.5(-2)
End R128: 143 (+.5)
End R129: 142.5 (-.5)
End R130: 144 (+1.5)
End R131: 144(0)
End R132: 143 (-1)
End R133: 144 (+1) Thanksgiving
End R134: 143.5
End R135: 143.5
End R136: 143.5 Christmas and New Year - 2020
End R137: 144 (+.5) Dan's cancer diagnosis
End R138: 145 (+1)
End R139: 146 (+1)
End R140: 145.5 (-.5)
End R141: 145
End R142: 145.5 (+.5)
End R143: 143.5 (-2) - Dan hospitalized
End R144: 143(-.5)
End R145: 143.5 (+.5)
End R146: 145 (+1.5) - Problems with Dan's treatment
End R147: 144.5 (-.5)
End R148: 145.5 (+1)
End R149: 145 (-.5)
End R150: 144 (-1)
End R151: 145 (+1)
End R152: 144.5 (-.5)Dan started BCG at CC
End R153: 145.5 (+1)
End R154: 146.5 (+1)
End R155: 146 (-.5)
End R156: 147.5 (+1.5)Dan ill from BCG/flu, G hospitalized, retina flash, RP died
End R157: 147.5(0)
End R158: 147.5(0)
End R159: 147(-.5)
End R160: 147.5(+.5)Dan clear from treatment
End R161: 147.5(0) L had covid
End R162: 146(-1.5)
End R163: 145.5(-.5)
End R164: 145(-.5)
End R165: 146 (+1) Dan's final BCG Maint. Mary's Memorial
End R166: 145.5 (-.5) E Bday/Halloween party
End R167: 145
End R168: 146(+1)
End R169: 145.5 Thanksgiving
End R170: 145.5 Dan cleared at CC again
End R171: 145.5
End R172: 148 (+2.5) Christmas
SW: 148
Day/Weight/Comment
12/28 - 148
12/29 - 147.5
12/30 - 147.5
12/31 - DNW
01/01 - 148
01/02 - 148
01/03 - 148.5 - Okay, holidays are over and back to weight loss mode.
01/04 - 147 - I'm not sure I believe the scale, but I'll take it.
01/05 - 147.5 - This is fine. I had a cardiac monitor placed on my chest yesterday for 30 days, so maybe it weighs a half pound, haha? Actually, I think it weighs less than my watch. The technology available now is amazing.
01/06 - 147 - I'm happy I'm trending down. See you next round.
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SW: 149.7
Day/Weight/Comment
12/28: 149.7
12/29: 149.0, not a weight loss yet as I was 147 on Christmas Eve so am still losing the bloat from the holiday weekend. But...it's headed in the right direction!
12/30: 148.0, not sure what tomorrow will bring as we went out to dinner tonight. I tried to plan ahead, work my meal into my budget and drink extra water. Will see if that works. 🤞😊
12/31: 146.7, will probably hold here as this was my weight last week before Christmas dinner, drinks, cookies... Happy New Year everyone! 🎊🎉🍾
1/1: 146.7, quiet night at home
1/2: 146.7
1/3: 147.4
1/4: 147.0
1/5: 147.4
1/6: 147.0
And that's a wrap! Down 2.7 from when I started so considering it a success. Great work everyone!!
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F41, 5'4
Heaviest: 180.8 (5th July '21)
RGW: 142.8lbs
UGW: 130lbs (trend)
UUGW: 122.4lbs
Round 173 Goals: 8hrs sleep/night, wholesome eating, stay active, stay hydrated, begin dry January, back to logging food
Past RoundsR160 SW:162.8 GW:164.0 EW:DNWR171 SW:140.0 GW:139.6 EW:138.6 (-1.4)
R161 SW:162.0 GW:159.5 EW:158.2 (-3.8)
R162 SW:160.2 GW:156.5 EW:154.6 (-5.6)
R163 SW:154.4 GW:152.4 EW:152.4 (-2.0)
R164 SW:151.8 GW:151.0 EW:150.2 (-1.6)
R165 SW:149.0 GW:148.4 EW:149.0 (-0.0)
R166 SW:148.4 GW:147.0 EW:147.0 (-1.4)
R167 SW:148.2 GW:146.5 EW:146.6 (-1.6)
R168 SW:146.6 GW:144.0 EW:146.2 (-0.4)
R169 SW:143.6 GW:143.0 EW:142.0 (-1.6)
R170 SW:143.0 GW:140.0 EW:140.6 (-2.4)
R172 SW:141.4 GW:138.6 EW:145.0 (+3.6)
R173 SW:145.2 GW:142.8 EW:141.0 (-4.2)
12/26 DNW
12/27 145.0 (trend 142.6)
Trend GW: 142.8
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12/28 145.2 (trend 142.9) Spent most of the night in the bathroom so I was surprised this morning to see my weight still heading upwards. Hopefully I'll be able to drop a chunk of this quickly as otherwise that's a 6.6lb gain in 11 days!! It took me 6 weeks to lose it so I can't believe I could gain it back so fast!
Having a roast chicken with all the trimmings today as our Christmas day lunch was steak and veggies so I don't feel like I've satisfied my festive cravings yet. Today will be my last day of indulgence, best behaviour from tomorrow, although NYE will have some drinks and snacks.
12/29 145.2 (143.2)
12/30 146.4 (143.6) Arrgghh make it stop! How did I let this happen? SOS!
Up nearly 8lbs in less than 2 weeks, trying to resist the urge to over restrict... it'll be fine, it'll be fine, just got to get back on the wagon...
12/31 144.2 (trend 143.7)
HAPPY NEW YEAR JGM10Ders!
OK, phew, hopefully I'm starting to see the true impact of my Christmas indulgence after the water weight and bloat subsides! However, tonight is NYE! My daughter is having a few friends over to stay tonight so we're getting out of the way and going to check out the parties at a couple of pubs. I don't like starting the new year with a sore head but it's probably going to happen that way! Adios 2021!
1/1 146.6 (trend 144.2) Had lots of fizz and a Chinese takeaway so feeling bloated and tired!
1/2 146.8 (trend 144.5) Well we decided on one last day of fun yesterday as there was sooo many goodies still left over. The house is now clear of temptation and I'm ready to go!
1/3 144.6 (trend 144.5) Much better Day yesterday, food wise. Fasted for much of the day and drank green tea. No tmi for 2 days though. Wasn't very active at all as I spent the day on the laptop researching kitchen appliances. Hopefully have a much more active day today.
1/4 142.8 (trend 144.3) So glad to see this drop, this puts me at my RGW which I really wasn't expecting to happen! Drank green tea and lemon all day, ate light, simple food. Stayed up until 3am so really need to work on a healthy sleep routine. Also I got really hungry at 2am, should have gone to bed but instead had a boiled egg, banana and cereal bar. Think my appetite has grown from all the extra Christmas food so I need to shrink my stomach so I don't get so hungry.
1/5 141.6 (trend 144.0) Had a day very similar to yesterday, including the very late night! Really need to sort that out. Crazy to think I'm down 4lbs from the first day of this round, that's what flushing out water weight does! I'm getting a bit fed up with hours and hours sitting on the sofa, hunting down the right appliances and looking for design faults for my new kitchen but I decided to take this mammoth job on in my own so only have myself to blame, ah well. Think it's all sorted now so I can get off my butt and get some activity in, lovely sunny and crisp day here but the days are short so better get out before it's too late.
1/6 141.0 (trend 143.5) Well I flew past my round goal weight thanks to dropping water weight etc, trend weight is all over the place though. Round 173 was always going to be a bit loopy! Another very late night, I'm just not feeling sleepy. I think it's because I've been alcohol free, even though it's only been 4 days, I was drinking daily so now I don't have that sedative in my system it's taking some adjustment. I think I need to get a good book to read on my kindle and go to bed at a reasonable time, no more late night scolling... any one read anything good recently? I like historical fiction with strong female characters.
Looking forward to the next round, be there or be 🟥!10 -
36YO F, 5’6”
161 SW: 222.2
EW: 221.6
162 EW: 218.6
163 EW: 211.8
164 EW: 211.6
165 EW: 206.0
166 EW: 206.2
167 EW: 203.2
168 EW: 198.2
169 EW: 201.2
170 EW: 193.4
171 EW: 194.2
172 EW: 194.4
Goals: HIT.MY.STEP.GOAL!!! 10,000/day; <100 carbs/day; Pelo ride 2-3x/week
12/28- 193.6 Finished the day with 91 net carbs- it was pizza day. Happy with the loss this morning considering. Determined to hit the 10,000 step goal today. Let’s rock!
12/29- 193.8 I’ll admit, I’m slightly disappointed this morning. 40 net carbs yesterday, but I also had a terrible case of the munchies, so a little nibble here and there too. Thanks PMS! I’ll do better today for sure. Got my Pelo ride in yesterday, but fell short on steps. I’ll do better with the steps today too!
12/30-194.4 Man, pms this time around is intense! Can’t wait for the insatiable hunger to be gone! 50 net carbs yesterday-plus about half a brownie’s worth, whatever that was. And got all 10,000 steps in for a change! I’m ready to make today better than the past few days have been. Let’s do this!
12/31- 193.4 46 net carbs
1/1- 197.2 Wine was involved. Otherwise, I don’t think I overate by too much, nothing like Christmas! Back to business today, and it feels good already.
1/2- 197.0 I was hoping for a bigger drop, but at least it’s a drop. Finished the day just 350 steps short of goal. I was going to get up and get the rest in but fell asleep instead. 62 net carbs all day, and finally got a strength training session in for once!
1/3- 198.0 Yesterday was my husband’s birthday so there was cake, and a late night snack attack. Today I’m going to do better!
1/4- 198.6 Well, it could’ve been worse. 108 net carbs due to my husband’s dinner out (Ethiopian, some of our favorite!) and cake for dessert. I’m relieved all of the holiday and birthday eating is through now. Today is a brand new day, and the official start to my new year in getting to a healthy weight. This year is THE YEAR I finally see my goal!
1/5-197.4 The scale is finally going the right way again! 67 net carbs yesterday, step goal hit, and a Pelo ride done. Feeling good!
1/6- 194.6 42 net carbs, strength training, and step goal achieved. Only a 0.2 gain this round, which is great considering how high I was a few days ago. Now to make January GREAT!
Total round change: +0.2lbs12 -
End of Round 157: 257.1 End of Round 158: 250.9 End of Round 159: 249.1 End of Round 160: 244.5
End of Round 161: 237.2 End of Round 162: 234.1 End of Round 163: 229.1 End of Round 164: 229.9
End of Round 165: 224.9 End of Round 166: 222.4 End of Round 167: 216.5 End of Round 168: 211.2
End of Round 169: 208.6 End of Round 170: 207.0 End of Round 171: 204.6
Starting Weight: 299.1 (4/20/21)
Round Goal: 203
Day/Weight/Comment
12/28 - 207.2 - Took last round off to deal with mental health and realized that I need this for accountability. Didn't work out this morning so weight skewed up a bit. But man I've been not good lately. Drinking snuck back in and I'm not outworking the drinks. Figured this round may be disappointing because of NYE but I will try my hardest.
12/29 - 203.5 - Obviously a difference between working out and not. Did a 20 minute ride last night and then 2 20 minute rides back to back this morning. I've lost close to nothing for about a month now after working so hard. Cannot give up on the eating habits, that's all I'm missing.
12/30 - 203.0 - Still need to come down a bit to get back on track but I'm not too mad. This weekend is going to need to be a lot of working out because I have some great meals planned that I want to enjoy without any bad feelings!
12/31 - 197.5
1/1 - 197.3
1/2 - 199.7
1/3 - 201.9 - Those weekend numbers are so nice to see I can't wait until they're the norm for a shorter workout and an earlier weigh in. Really so close to being consistently under 200 and I really want to get there, I'm just so tired recently!
1/4 - 202.6 - This is probably some leftover weekend eating/drinking piling on. Either way, I'm still low 200s and had you told me this last year at this time, I'd be excited. So I'm going to be happy for myself! I've now burned 770+ calories 70 days in a row, which I'm proud of and hope I don't break that!
1/5 - 203.4 - More weekend eating/drinking weight mixed with no bathroom breaks. Come on, body! I'm putting in the work, just give me that sub 200 one weekday morning!
1/6 - 205.5 - Didn't work out this morning because I slept in after being woken up at 2:45. Ughhh I may have to switch up exercise or something to get out of this non-movement over the past month or so.9 -
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 EW 189.8 (+0.6)
R173 SW 189.8
R173 GW 187.8
Day/Weight/Comment
12/28 / 191.2 / My trend weight is definitely up this week but I'm back on my deficit so it'll just be a matter of time before the drops start happening again. I am traveling at the end of this round so my routine will be a bit skewed but my Dad was recently diagnosed as diabetic so eating well at his house won't be an issue. Day off from work today so we'll see what fun we get up to.. my 45 minute bike ride is already done!
12/29 / 191 / Working today, still bitterly cold so I'll be hopping on the Peloton for my exercise later today. We have a nice chicken dinner planned for tonight. Got my COVID booster this morning.
12/30 / 190.6 / Last day on a planned normal deficit for the next week so I'll be making it count. Tomorrow my husband has a special dinner planned and then Jan 1-5 we are travelling so I'll be eating at maintenance -10%. Still hoping to enter 2022 in the 180's!
12/31 / 188.6 / Proud of what I've accomplished this year... 104.4 pounds, from morbidly obese to overweight, looking forward to tackling 2022 in the same fashion. Happy New Years everyone!
1/1 / 190.6 / Happy New Year! Started with a 45 minute PR on the Peloton and now my husband and I are doing the 11 hour drive to my dad's for a late holiday visit.
1/2 / 188 / Made it to Dad's for our visit. Nice to see him... out of our usual exercise routine here but we brought some dumbbells and I will do some Peloton cardio that doesn't require equipment.
1/3 / 188 / Good day at my Dad's, it's cold here too but I got my 10K steps just by walking inside, and we did our dumbbell routine as well. He isn't a food pusher so it's easy to eat on track here.
1/4 / 186.8 / Did a nice yoga routine yesterday, got just over 8K steps, and had a lovely dinner of homemade lasagna at my Aunt and Uncle's house. Having a lovely visit with family and staying on track at the same time. The best combo!
1/5 / 188.2 / We wrapped up my visit at Dad's with Chinese. I did eat more than planned. Got my exercise in. Back in the car for the 11+ hour drive home today. Overall my weight dropped on my trip so I'm happy with that.
1/6 / 187 / Home from Dad's and happy for the drop. Spent all day in the car and then rode the Peloton when I got home. January is off to a great start!12 -
You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.
Female, 5’3”, 61
Ultimate Lifetime Goal: Weigh Less Each Year Than the Last2019 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) NOTE: Low 201.1 in August 2021
2022 SW: 209 BMI 37.0 (1/1/2022)
GW: <200 in 2022 BMI 35.2
UGW: 165 BMI 29.2 Overweight NOT Obese
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 2022 is to get into ONEderland and make it stick. Changing my life.
Plans:🔹Find workout routine that works (walk, bike, planks, yoga, swim, strength training, 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 (~12-16 AF days per month; limit 1-2 glasses per day)
R63: 245 (1/2/2019)
R64-75: notes in 2019 folder
R76: 229.5 (5/12/2019)
R77-99: notes in 2019 folder
SWR100: 236.4 (12/29/2019)
R100-121: notes in 2020 folder
SWR122: 241 (8/6/2020)
R122 20200804: 234.8 (-6.2)
R123-135: notes in 2020 folder
R136-R158: notes in 2021 folder
R159 20210819 202.9 (-.3) NOTE: Saw 201.1
R160-R171: notes in 2021 folder
R172 20211227 208.2 (-1.6)
R173: Really!?! I’m going in the wrong direction! Need to put the brakes on and start caring what I eat. TODAY not Jan 1 is the beginning of my focus on weight loss again. No more of the holiday excess.
🎯Mini Goal: <205 (Repeat until I hit it!)
Exercise Goal for this round: Strength class twice per week. Walk the dog 100 miles in Dec & Jan!
Day/Weight/Previous Day’s Comment
12/28 207.7 Walked 2.4 miles, over 15k steps shopping! Started journalling for the day with breakfast but then nose dived at lunch with my pregnant daughter and her cravings for queso w/ chips & fried pickles … splitting a hamburger. Dinner was good but snacks were poorly chosen when I returned home. 2 glasses wine.
12/29 207.5 Walked 2.9 miles, Strength Training 1 hr, ? cal, ? net carbs, AF. Pretty good day but still not journalling my food which means that I eat more snacks and junk than I would if I was tracking.
12/30 207.8 No exercise, ? cal, ? net carbs, AF. Helped my daughter create a BabyList.com baby registry and unpack more boxes in her house since she is off work this week.
12/31 209.0 Walked 2 miles, Strength Training 1 hr, AF. Too many salty snacks yesterday. BUT I did clean out the fridge, start menu plans again for the new year and signed up for Strength Training 4x per week instead of just 2x. Why does the flip of the year always spur me on. Well I guess because I didn’t achieve and maintain my goal for 2021. My goal was to get under 200. I was this close at 201.1 in August but then let things get out of hand and of course the scale jumps right back up when you do something stupid … like forget this is a lifestyle and not a diet. So starting a fresh page in my journal and creating the lifestyle that will help me get down to my goal set my both of my doctors.
1/01 209.0 Walked 3.8 + 1 miles, ? cal, ? net carbs, 2 glasses wine. Not sure what happen or why but my heart started racing on my evening walk as we neared home. Heartbeat jumped up to 196. Marked the activity on my Apple Watch and iPhone to share with my doctor. Otherwise, quiet evening and early to bed … ready to start the new year!
HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎉 Well 2021 was a wash in that I lost 11 lbs but gained 8 back for a total loss of 3 lbs. Lost all my progress starting in October on a 16 day roadtrip and then just kept sliding. BUT I did meet Ultimate Lifetime Goal: Weigh Less Each Year Than the Last . Now to make the goal I’ve set for the past 2 years … <200 (Dr set target to reach & stay under 200).
1/02 208.0 Walked 3.1 miles, 1674 cal, 82 net carbs, AF. Planned my meals and did well though I went over my original target because of Cheetos with lunch and the appetizers set out for our family dinner. I did avoid the wine so didn’t have to worry about those calories.
My son and his wife are at the hospital … my granddaughter is on her way!!!
1/03 206.8 Walked 1.3 miles ~ 5pm even though it was windy & chilly for Houston. 1554 cal, 30 net carbs, 1 glass wine. Yeah I’m tracking my food again … which makes a huge difference on the snacking. Once when I started to go into the pantry I decided to make black coffee instead Kept busy taking down some of the Christmas decor & walking up & down stairs many times. Long slow delivery. Still waiting on my baby granddaughter … as of 4am this morning.
1/04 207.5 Walked 3 + .9 miles, Strength Training 1 hr, 2214 cal, 49 net carbs, 2 glasses wine. My little granddaughter is adorable! 7 lbs 9 oz, 19 inch. Her mom & dad are doing well. They get out of the hospital today and we get to go meet her! I need to get on the ball if I'm going to be a slimmer, active, flexible, stronger, mobile grandma!
1/05 208.3 Walked 1.1 + .6 miles, Strength Training 1 hr, 2005 cal,138 net carbs, AF. Totally expected to be up on the scale! I journaled every bite so it is not a surprise. Meal plans were great up until dinner of Popeyes fried chicken … when we visited our new granddaughter. They were getting out of the hospital, called wanted us to drive up, they live an hour away on the other side of Houston. The snacking on Snickers, peanut butter, ice cream and Cheetos should not have even been options in my house but they were. Starting today with water before coffee and better intentions.
1/06 209.3 Walk 1.4 + 3 miles, 2232 cal, 12 net carbs, 3 glasses wine. Grazed again but less carbs. Wrong direction! Still need to work on limiting my calories.
Ups and downs! I lost and then just let it slip away yet again with poor snacking choices!
R173 20220106 209.3 (+1.1)11 -
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
R172 EW: 208.4
❄️🌨️☃️ December ☃️🌨️❄️
28: 208.4 🥚
29: 207.0 🥚 Exercise today will be lots of shoveling.
30: 207.4 Sore from shoveling yesterday, but still have more to do. I really need to invest in a snow blower!
31: DNW
🎆🎉🌨️ January 🌨️🎉🎆
1: 207.0 Had a few drinks and some bar food, but still started fasting at my normal time. Was home and in bed earlier than I usually am. Didn't sleep well and ended up reading for an hour or two in the middle of the night. Starting a 3-day "juice" fast with an MFP friend today. I don't juice, so I'm doing protein shakes instead with frozen berries, MCT oil and a super greens supplement. Will probably have 2 a day, but I'll have to feel it out and be flexible about it. Still intend to stick to IF schedule with minimum 16-hour fast.
🎉Happy New Year! 🎉
2: 204.3 😮 I know I drop weight quickly during a cleanse, but I was not expecting 2.7 pounds overnight! I know it's not all "real" weight loss and there will be some rebound after these three days, but it's a nice number to see on the scale. January 13th goal was 205.
Had one protein/supplement shake yesterday after a 21-hour fast, and I'm feeling really good after 15 hours of fasting so far. Today might be a 2 shake day.
3: 202.6 Fasted 20 hours and 45 minutes. One shake. Today is my third and final day of this cleanse/reset. I've already hit the 16-hour fasting mark, but I'm not ready for my shake yet.
Looking at my fasting app, it occurred to me that because my daily net carbs have been so low I'm technically reaping the benefits of complete fasting. Tonight I will hit the 72 hour mark and shift into regeneration of immune cells. My first meal tomorrow will be another shake, so my fast will end when I have my first solid food sometime tomorrow afternoon (assuming it has enough carbs/calories). By the time all is said and done, I will total about 90 hours fasting. I'm feeling very good, and I think I'll do this again in July.
4: 201.4 Fasted 20 hours, followed by one shake. Late last night, I finally started to feel a bit hungry, so I drank some water and went to bed. I'm not entirely sure what to reasonably expect for a rebound weight tomorrow, but I'm hoping it isn't too much.
5: 202.2 Fasted 20 hours and 15 minutes. Had my shake and was very hungry within 2 hours, which was moderately surprising. Did very well for the whole day, even though I went to visit a friend a couple hours away. I packed my food for the day, and stuck to that and my normal 16:8 schedule. Glad there's only a little rebound in weight. Tomorrow night be a more accurate weigh in, I'm thinking.
6: 204.4 This definitely feels like a more accurate post-fast rebound. I do feel a little bloated, though I'm not sure why. Possibly pre-TOM symptom, but might be a couple days early for that. Stayed under calories & carbs yesterday, drank over 100oz of water, and started fasting at my normal time. 205 was my goal for January 13th, so I'm ecstatic to be under that already.
-4 pounds
There's no such thing as failure; only feedback.11 -
HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)
UGW - 130
2022 Goals — 150; move more; eat mostly healthfully, no extremes; walk lots.
History2021: end weight running average 179.4.R172 12/27/21: end weight 180.2. Moving Ave 181.1 (-.2). Ave calories 1721.
2022: goal weight 150.
R173 1/06/22: end weight 177.8. Moving Ave 177.9 (-3.3). Ave calories 1376.
Day/Weight/Comment
12/28 - 179.2, ave 180.6
Ok, two days running with no snacks, no added sugars, and calories below goal. Yay me! I’m determined not to bounce back to the 80s, and would like to be down a few pounds by the time our new round of dog training classes start Jan. 10. We video one another, and I hate being the fat lady with the beautiful dog! Rory is 6 months old today. 🙂
12/29 - 179.2, ave 180.1
Sticking’ with the plan!
12/30 - 179, Ave 179.7
Dark, wet, cold day, but I’m taking the pup out for a run. Then some house cleaning. Then, who knows? Have a lovely!
12/31 - 179.8, Ave 179.6
Salt. No problem, and I got out of the 80s by the end of the year as I’d hope. Wishing you all a safe and happy New Year’s Eve! 🥂
01/01 - 178.2, Ave 179.1
Finally feel I’m on the right track, and I’m feeling optimistic about staying this way. So HAPPY NEW YEAR, everyone!
01/02 - 179.2, ave 179
Brrrr! Big temp drop from yesterday, which makes me want soup. Maybe I’ll make a nice pot of minestrone. I baked another mince pie yesterday for New Year, but gave half away to friends & neighbors, had a reasonable piece last night, and enough left for one more piece each for DH & me. If I plan my day, it fits into my calories (if not my added sugar!). Off to run the pup — ground is frozen so no mud! Yay!
01/03 - 178.4, ave 178.7
Let’s hear it for soup and planning!
01/04 - 178.4, ave 178.5
I baked chocolate chip cookies yesterday (DH requested) and slowly ate a quarter of one. Satisfied my desire without breaking the calorie or added sugar bank. I’ve been consistently staying below or at my calorie goal—finally—and my urge to snack is way less than it has been the past few months. Progress!
01/05 - 177.6, ave 178.1
In spite of pilfering two cookies….I may have found my caloric sweet spot, at least for now. Very happy with this round so far! 😁
01/06 - 177.8, Ave 177.9
Okay, good round. My moving average is down 3.2 pounds. Even knowing that much of that is likely water, it’s very encouraging. I feel like I’m finally on track, thanks in great part to the inspiration and reassurance I find in your posts. See you next round!
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@mrsrebeccaplude
Eggs are a quick easy option, if you like 'em.
@39flavours
Have you read Where the Crawdads Sing?1 -
Age: 63 5’6”
SW: 264.1 (5/11/21)
CW: 203.4 (12/27/21)
UGW: 160
End of 10 day challenge goal: 199
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)
Challenge 172: 203.4(+1.0)
12/28 203.2 (-.2) Swam a mile in the pool yesterday and made meals for the next few days. My low weight was 202 on December 18th. I was hoping to be closer to that weight today, but I’m getting there. Drank all my water.
12/29 202.0 (-1.4) There it is. My previous low weight. Hoping for a new low by the end of 2021. No organized exercise today, but I will stay on plan with both food and water.
12/30 201.8 (-1.6) Hoping to sneak in a swim between my appointments today. I can’t believe 2021 is almost over.
12/31 202.4 (-1.0) I got in a good swim yesterday. Did not get all my water and I’m guessing that had an impact. Sending love and prayers to all those impacted by the fires near Denver. It looks like more than 500 homes burned in Superior and Louisville.
1/1 203.4(0) It finally has really begun to snow here in Denver, which we’ve really needed. I stayed home last night and after a Zoom call with my sisters, treated myself to a steak dinner. I always create a plan for a new year beginning with my accomplishments from the year prior. Losing weight has been on my list for years and it was so exciting to actually be able to list amazing progress. I’m over 60 pounds down for the year and have 43.4 pounds to go. What an amazing accomplishment. I love being surrounded by people who are walking this path along side me. Just look at what we’ve all accomplished. While we may not be as far along as we hoped, we’ve moved forward in wonderful ways. Happy New Year my friends. Wishing you happiness, good health and a year of growth and fun!
1/2 202.2 (-1.2) Still bouncing around a bit, but did get my water in yesterday. I’m heading to Orange Theory this morning for my first workout for the year. After a birthday dinner tonight, I’m expecting a bit of an increase tomorrow, but should be moving downward into the 100’s in the next week.
1/3 201.0 (-2.4) What a nice surprise. I did have pizza yesterday, but did workout so my final calories were only a few hundred over plan. I hadn’t been to Orange Theory since early November and was really happy with how much stronger I am and how my cardio fitness has improved. I have been swimming and hiking regularly.
1/4 201.6 (-1.8) I had a wonderful swim yesterday and stayed under my calorie goals, so this is a bit confusing. But, that’s how it goes and as long as I trust the process, keep logging and weighing my foods, it’s all good.
1/5 201.0 (-2.4) No organized exercise today. I’ll stay on plan and drink all my water. Getting under 200# seems like it’s taking forever. I weighed 202# on December 18th, so I’m only one pound down from there in the last two and a half weeks. I have to remind myself that Christmas, New Year’s Day and my birthday have all happened in that time frame and I’m still down a pound. Still frustrating.
1/6 201.0 (-2.4) It’s 1 degree F this morning and icy, so I won’t be swimming. It’s nice to still be down at my low weight today. I’m going to do it. The next round, I’m going to be in the 190’s. Stay safe and warm!!
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SW: 143.4
GW: 125
Previous Rounds
Round 139 SW 167.2 EW 165
Round 140 EW 161.6
Round 141 EW 158.8
Round 142 EW 156
Round 143 EW 153.8
Round 144 EW 150.8
Round 145 EW 151.8
Round 146 EW 152
Round 147 EW 147.8
Round 148 EW 144.6
Round 149 EW 147.2
Round 150 EW 143.6
Round 151 EW 144.4
Round 152 EW 142.2
Round 153 EW 142
Round 154 EW 142.6
Round 155 EW 140
Round 156 EW 138.2
Round 157 EW 137.4
Round 158 DNF
Rounds 159-165 DNS
Round 166 SW 156.6 EW 153
Round 167 EW 150.2
Round 168 EW 150
Round 169 EW 148.8
Round 170 EW 144.8
Round 171 EW 143.2
Round 172 EW 144.8 This weight includes some Christmas bloat.
12/28: 143.4
12/29: 142.2
12/30: 142.4
12/31: 142.4
1/1: 141.8
1/2: 141.2
1/3: 141.2
1/4: 141
1/5: 140.8
1/6: 142.4 Extremely maddening. I went to a Chinese buffet last night, so this is sodium and actual weight of the food, but still. I didn't eat to the point that I was stuffed, and I didn't eat 1.4 fat pounds worth of calories. One day to put it on, 3 days to take it off!
Overall Weight Loss
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@enlightenme3 I’m curious what kind of dried fruit you eat to increase your protein. 1 oz of raisins (supposedly HIGH in protein) have 1 gram protein and 29 g of carbs. Greek yogurt is good.4
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Hi, I’m Karen and am in my 50’s.
OSW-187 Sept. 2018
GW-150.
12/29-166-Getting back on track...
12/31-167-Glad to be staying in the 160’s. Made creamy polenta and chicken stew. My New Years resolution will be to make exercise a priority; I let too many things get in the way.
1/1-168 and I don’t care. I’ve got a new year ahead.
1/2-168-Made Chicken Florentine and had seconds. Had drinks and relaxed. Will put all of the Christmas decor away today and start off fresh tomorrow.
1/3-170-That’s pretty funny; I got a 4 mile walk in yesterday, food must have been salty.
1/4-167-Made Chicken Tortilla Soup without tortillas or chips, light on the beans and corn. No walk, it was uncomfortably windy and cold. Rode the horse in the indoor arena where I keep him.
1/5-168-Had to be at a meeting in the morning, broke my fast with fruit and sweets. Did all of my grocery shopping, quilted, then rode the horse. No time for a walk, but today should be good for it.
1/6-168-Got a horse ride in the morning, then my husband came home and wanted to talk about his job and I listened. Then I got a notification from my dad that I needed to Fed Ex something to him A.S.A.P., so we went on a goose chase looking for a place that would actually pack and ship the envelope. Got home just in time to finish the Green Enchilada Soup I was making, then went to a quilting board meeting. Somewhere in there, we stopped by MIL’s to help her and then she invited us in to sit down and she pulled out a plate of fudge and dried fruit. I am ready for a new round!8 -
@mrsrebeccaplude- you asked about adding extra protein.... I make hard boiled eggs and add them to salad or just eat them with salad dressing or s&p. I take a container of OJ and add plain or vanilla whey protein powder to it and keep it in an ice chest, so I can drink that instead of eating the sugary oatmeal my friend is offering for breakfast, or just to have on the road, and it’s quick. I also keep chocolate whey powder on hand and like that mixed in milk.
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Round 173
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 61 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 131 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
R172 EW= 192.6
R173 EW= 194.0
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 thru R172 (09/19/21 thru 12/27/21) = (b]…..5.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 192.6)
R173 (12/28/21 thru 01/06/21) = …..1.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 194.0)
Day/Weight/Comment
12/27 …..192.6….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
12/28 …..193.6 ….. (Trend weight 191.7) I’m so very sick right now with what appears to be a bad cold and sore throat. Pasta last night was easy on the throat but hard on the scale. I went through 3 boxes of tissues since last night. I’ll have to send my daughter on a drug store run. Good luck everyone this round!
12/29 …..191.2 ….. Trend weight 191.7)
I am still so sick. I thank everyone for the well-wishes! It does appear to be a horrible head cold which is not healing as well as I would like due to my glucose being through the roof during this Christmas season. Only 2000 steps yesterday which is mainly bathroom or refilling coffee or water. No sleep last night. I hope this will pass soon! Nice to see a drop on the scale when my appetite has been just fine (of course!). Must be my body burning calories in fight mode.
12/30 …..192.0 ….. (Trend weight 191.7) Sickness getting worse. Moving into chest now. Lots of phlegm. Throat hurts from the coughing, not illness but it’s bad pain. Pressure in ears. Still no temp. I am hearing about other illness in my general area. Omnicon not within 150 miles of my county. Only 9 counties in Michigan affected and they are all downstate so I don’t think that is involved still. Good small meals yesterday of good choices but there was Christmas cookies and only 4000 steps as I layed on the couch most of the day.
12/31 …..191.6 ….. (Trend weight 191.7)Still so sick.
01/01 …..190.0 ….. (Trend weight 191.5) A small breakfast and a beautiful well-rounded dinner cooked by my daughter kept me in check. I did get a few pieces of bite-sized candy out of my stocking but NO CHRISTMAS COOKIES! No cookies also means less 2% regular milk (which also bloats me up). I’m very proud of how far everyone has come this year. You guys have made such wonderful progress on so many fronts! Thank you all for sharing your personal stories and your inner-most secrets with me, in all subjects from weight loss to family things. I learn everyday from you all and I also gather strength to go on. Happy New Year Everyone.
01/02 …..189.8 ….. (Trend weight 191.4) Dipping my toes into the 180’s and hope to Cannon Ball right into them any minute now. I am very happy to see my trend weight going down. It feels like the Universe has renewed it’s faith in me that I am truly shedding pounds. Still sick but my appetite is not affected.
01/03 …..191.0 ….. (Trend weight 191.3) I got nothin’. No clue why it went up. Yesterday was a low level movement day but excellent in diet. Only one snack. 3 bite-sized candies that were sugar free. Trapped in my livingroom due to some flooring disasters going around. Not real fun sitting on couch next to my stove and empty refrigerator. He has to start over but after 24 hours, the floor adhesive is still not dry. Poor cats are trapped in upstairs bedroom.
01/04 …..192.6 ….. (Trend weight 191.4) Normal meals and no goodies. I am wondering if my 2% milk is bloating me. I’ll probably have to go back to my lactose free Fairlife milk, it usually helps. Absolutely no movement or exercise. Still have flooring problems and am trapped in the livingroom which is packed full of stuff.
01/05 …..193.2 ….. (Trend weight 191.6) Dinner at 2:00 a.m. Not good. More work is to be done on the floors today. Most of the issues have been resolved I am told. I’ve got to start logging. I can’t wait for a refrigerator and stove again!
01/06 …..194.0 ….. (Trend weight 191.8) Sadly, I know this is not water weight. It’s lack of movement and calorie burn from the floor reno. It’s make-shift meals that I am trying to be reasonable on since there is no stove or fridge. It’s too easy to grab cereal for a meal with milk from the coolor and other such things that I normally stay away from. Sandwiches which add up to too much bread overall for the day etc. Flooring man left at 10:30 so another late dinner. I am hoping the work will be completed today so I’m not trapped in my livingroom for much longer! Making plans for a comeback my friends!
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Female, 5'9"
Highest weight: 08.18.2021 235 lbs
Round 172 SW: 12.17.2021 200.2 lbs
Round 172 EW: 12.27.2021 197.4 lbs
Round 173 GW: 196 lbs
12/28: 196.8 lbs (-0.6)
Have a fancy dinner out planned for NYE so aiming for 196 for this round. Should be doable as long as the other 9 days are sound.
Hit the gym hard last night and sore this morning. Would have thought it would be up, but I'll take it!
12/29: 196.6 lbs (-0.2)
More sore this morning. Couldn't fall asleep last night until after 2am so I'm dragging today.
12/30: 196.8 lbs (+0.2)
Not sweating a slight gain. Pretty sore from yesterday's workout.
12/31: 197 lbs (+0.2)
Didn't get enough exercise yesterday or sleep last night. Going to hit the gym this morning.
01/01: 195.8 lbs (-1.2)
Happy New Year! What a great group! You all inspire me with your persistence and good choices!
I had a mini goal to make in to 195 by New Years, so I'll take this as a win! Went out to dinner last night and behaved - grilled salmon with lemon crema and asparagus. Lighter and SO good! I'm in Denver too and the roads are terrible. I'm hoping the plows get out before I hit up the gym. That's not something I would have said ANY New Years day before. Who the heck have I become?!
01/02: 196.6 lbs (+0.8)
Had a feeling that it would be up today. Didn't make it to the gym yesterday so going today.
01/03: 195.4 lbs (-1.2)
Good workout yesterday. Surprisingly the gym was pretty empty. No Resolutioners, just the regulars. Not expecting that to continue!
01/04: 194.2 lbs (-1.2)
Good workout yesterday. Slept about 2 hours last night though. Will see if the stress effects the scales.
01/05: 193.6 lbs (-0.6)
Expected it to go up, wasn't very active yesterday. Waiting for a covid test and trying to get stuff done in case I do get sick.
01/06: 193.8 lbs (+0.2)
Good workout yesterday to keep me sane. Bedtime was very late last night after a distressing call from my ex, who is majorly depressive and untreated. Thrilled that I met my goal this round even with NYE.
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Chalmation wrote: »@mrsrebeccaplude
Eggs are a quick easy option, if you like 'em.
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Have you read Where the Crawdads Sing?
Oo I haven't heard of it, just read the blurb and it's got great reviews, sounds like a cross between Nell and the Jungle Book, I'll download a sample and give it a try, thank you!1 -
quiltingjaine wrote: »@enlightenme3 I’m curious what kind of dried fruit you eat to increase your protein. 1 oz of raisins (supposedly HIGH in protein) have 1 gram protein and 29 g of carbs. Greek yogurt is good.
Sorry - I didn't mean to imply that dried fruit had protein. It's my additive to the non-fat greek yogurt (which has the protein) :-). I have not tried protein powder yet and not sure that I will, but always on the hunt for lower calorie protein sources that fit into a vegetarian diet.0
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