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Just Give Me 10 Days -Round 177
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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; R173: 146.1; R174: 147.9; R175: 145.9; R176: 150.5
Last weight
2/05 - 150.5
Round Goal: 143.x Fast 16+hrs on weekdays, 14+hrs on weekends. Up the water! Water minimum: 75oz, Goal: 90oz.
Day, Weight, Comment
2/06 - 149.1
2/07 - DNW
2/08 - 149.5
2/09 - 149.1
2/10 - 148.9
2/11 - 149.9
2/12 - 149.3
2/13 - 150.1
2/14 - 150.5 - Saturday night I got sick to my stomach. Not sure what it was, but it passed pretty quickly. Felt really bloated and bleh. Feeling didn't go away yesterday and then superbowl on top of that. Not ideal on food. Back on track today. We are trying to move our closing day up to tomorrow as BF's sister's funeral is likely this coming weekend. Waiting on updated homeowner's policy to get that date pushed up and confirm new closing. Even if he's gone, I'll head out to the house and get some cleaning and painting prep work done. Things are crazy hectic right now.
2/15
Previous Day's Comments2/06 - DNP
2/07 - DNP
2/08 - This is likely a slightly false high since I finally got some TMI in my life after weighing in (and drinking coffee and a ton of water so weighing again will just be false weight in that regard). Apologies for absences. Spent the weekend helping sellers clear out the house for trash and donations and then yesterday my laptop was dead! By the time it charged, I completely forgot. Guess I didn't quite plug it in all the way like I thought. Oops. Closing date is officially set for the 18th, just haven't gotten the time. Working to schedule electricity and internet switchover, deep clean, and getting plans ready for painting party as well as moving party. BigBro has his first day of school today. Postponed since he was supposed to get his schedule coordinated Thursday but school was closed Thursday/Friday for the ice storm we had, so that happened yesterday instead. Whew. One thing down, now a whole house to go haha! I have a group challenge for yoga for the next month through NF which is every other day. I'll do bodyweight workout today since it's "off" day for yoga. Water has been good through all this, but food is hit or miss. At least I have one solid habit going for me!
2/09 - Back down a tad. I did end up making my zucchini yesterday which I'll have with lunch today. Not quite sure what that will be yet, but at least I have veggies! I also bought a couple bell peppers to cook up to add in somewhere for some color sometime this week. Not sure dinner tonight yet. Did end up getting my workout in after dinner last night. Today should be the yoga challenge. Water still good! Getting back on track slowly but surely. My continuous glucose monitor should be here Friday and I can start watching trends and understanding what I can do to help avoid diabetes and I'm pretty excited to get some answers.
2/10 - Realized I missed a day somewhere and posted a day behind. All caught up now (though I still can't seem to find my missing day. I suppose the past is in the past and I'll let it stay there.) NF Yoga was simply a 6-minute wrist mobility session. I didn't realize I needed it! I've always been hyper-flexible in just about every way ("Double" jointed hips and shoulders included) but wowza did that mobility stretch feel AMAZING. Today I'm scheduled for my bodyweight workout. Need to stay on track for that so I can stay on track for yoga. The yoga is a group challenge so you can fall behind (and get less points) but nobody can work ahead, only catch up. I'm way too competitive to fall behind and that's the motivation I need to get bodyweight workout done. Today will be challenging as I didn't sleep well at all last night. Took until nearly midnight to get to sleep and then tossed and turned. My pillow magically became rock solid and way too tall in the last week or so. I've been waking up chin-to-chest from rolling onto my back in my sleep and the tension headaches are really making my days challenging. Pain cream and excedrin can't touch it. Been sleeping pillowless at least half the night (somewhere along the line I toss it on the floor, usually don't remember it) but that poses its own problems as I also roll to my sides frequently. I suppose new pillow shopping is on my to-do list here soon.
2/11 - Yesterday was one of those days no matter how much water I seemed to drink, I was still thirsty. Woke up incredibly thirsty as well, so we shall see if I can tame that a bit today. Plus I'm super bloated today so something is up there, just not sure what caused it. Errands day for me, need to ship a package, get vehicles registered and ask about the process for updating our licenses once we officially move. Plus getting BigBro his Texas license (he has a Kansas one right now). Didn't do my workout yesterday as work kept me busy then we were out of the house until almost bedtime. My yoga challenge is due today so I'll see about knocking that out. Slept horrible again, couldn't seem to get comfortable at all. Hopefully I can get errands done so I can relax and be lazy a bit this afternoon.
2/12 - Better. Went out to eat at an outdoor place last night since today is cold and a bit miserable. Boys are going on an errand this morning so I'm going to buy myself a pillow. Not sure what else is going on today. Can't believe it's less than a week until closing. We finally got a time settled, too. With running errands and other things yesterday, I didn't get to do my yoga so today I'll knock that out while the boys are gone, too.
2/13 - DNP
2/14
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Give me 10 Days Round 177 Feb 6 – Feb 15
Height: 5’5”
Age: 60
Original start weight, Sept 15, 2020: 153
All time high, Sept 2001: 168.8
Recent low weight (summer 2021): 120.8
History:Round 126 153.0 equivalent 9/14/20
Round 127 149.2 9/24/20
Round 128 147.2 10/4/20
Round 129 145.8 10/14/20
Round 130 144.4 10/24/20
Round 131 142.2 11/3/20
Round 132 139.4 11/13/20
Round 133 137.2 11/23/20
Round 134 136.4 12/3/20
Round 135 132.6 12/13/20
Round 136 132.0 12/23/20
Round 137 132.0 1/2/21
Round 138 131.0 1/12/21
Round 139 128.2 1/22/21
Round 176 138.2 1/26/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 177 134.8 2/5/22
Goals:Goal for round 177 is simple. Track honestly. Plan ahead. Return to exercise daily. I would like to be 134, or less, this round. My hope is to lose and average of 1 pound per round through April, which would put me at 127. I can decide from there if I want to go further like last year where I was averaging 123 for 4+ months.
The “boys”, AKA the cats, Harry and Han Solo, are going to get tracked once per round as well. Maybe this way I will not keep losing my data for them
SW: 134.8
Cats: Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11lb 13 oz
2/6- 134.8 Yes, scale got smuggled into the car after our failed attempt to fly to Florida. We drove 708 miles yesterday. No exercise (no surprise). Tracked all my food, but allowed myself a little over as on the road selections are challenging. I topped out at a little over 1500 calories. Certainly will not make me gain, but contributes less to losing. Cats are doing fantastic. I think they recognized the hotel room from the last two years. Few hotels allow cats, and this one puts us in the same room each time. :P 738 miles is the plan for today. Will make it to MIL’s Florida home tonight. We’ll visit with her until Tuesday morning, then finish our drive to Marathon Key, Florida.
2/7- 136.2 Ouch, yes, yesterday I got derailed (won’t bore you with it), but that is a large uptick. At least I know
2/8- 136.2 Still dealing with food at MIL’s. Making best effort but a struggle. Loading the car shortly and we will be at our own home by mid-afternoon. Exercise starts at 7 am tomorrow with the girls I walk with in Florida. Will be nice.
2/9- 136.4 Argh.
2/10- DNW
2/11- 137.2
2/12- 137.0 Ok, so this round is totally not going as desired. I need to get this turned around and I won’t list excuses. This eating behavior has got to stop being my default. On another note though, I have walked between 4 and 6 miles each day since arriving. Heading out 15 min.
2/13- 136.8 certainly not making it to 134 this round. Yesterday, I made plenty of bad choices despite walking 6.5 miles. We had had three guests over the night before and had wanted to have an easy desert to offer if needed. I bought Ice cream and baked brownies, and no one wanted desert. Soooooo, yesterday, I had lots of brownies for breakfast, whole container of ice cream and left over pizza for lunch, and normal dinner, followed by more brownies. BUT, the ice cream, brownies and pizza are now all gone. Today is a storm in the Keys, going to try and take advantage and get a hold on tracking habits again and finally catch up on reading here in the group. Going to get on the spin bike as well. It’s 9:30 am, and I haven’t screwed up yet. :P
2/14- 136.6 Had a perfect day going. Was solidly into the evening, not hungry, and then hubby got out the hot peanuts. Amazingly, I did not go up.
2/15-7 -
Female, 5ft. 6 in.
Age 58
Akron, Ohio
OSW: 186 (March 2018)
Maintenance: 140-145 (December 2018)
My 138th Round!
My goal this round is to get back to 145 which is the top of my maintenance weight.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 - 2021
End R173: 147(-1) Heart monitor placed
End R174: 147(0)
End R175: 146(-1)
End R176: 146(0)
SW: 146
Day/Weight/Comment
2/06 - 146
2/07 - 146.5 - I got off track this weekend.
2/08 - 146.5
2/09 - 147 - I didn't track my food for a few days, snacked a little mindlessly, and here I am. Back to it today.
2/10 - 146 - I hope this sticks.
2/11 - 146 - I've got to stay focused on mindful eating this weekend.
2/12 - 145.5 - I'm going to eat mindfully at the catered lunch in my office today. At least I keep telling myself that I will.
2/13 - 146.5
2/14 - 146.5
2/15
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51 yo female, 5'6
Starting weight: 178.2 January 2022
Highest weight: 193 July 2016
Lowest weight: 135 April 2018
Current weight 171.4
Goal weight: 145
Goal for this challenge: get into the 160s
Day/Weight/Comment
02/06 - 171.4
02/07 - 171.6
02/08 - 171.6
02/09 - 171.2
02/10 - 171.8
02/11 - 172.8
02/12 - 172.4
02/13 - 172.0
02/14 - 171.2
02/15 -7 -
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
SW RND 172 118.0 AW 119.05
SW RND 173 119.5. AW 118.6
SW RND 174 118.5 AW 119.3
SW RND 175 118.0 AW 118.2
SW RND 176 117.0 AW 117.75
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. I’ve been doing it for over 4.5 years with amazing results!
This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.
**Comments apply to previous day**
SW Rnd 177 118.5
2/5 119.0 EDITED to 118.5 after coffee and TMI
2/6 118.0 Last week was stressful to me and I gave in several times. Back on the straight and narrow this week. Time to take care of my body.
2/7 118.0 Awake since 3:30AM
2/8 116.5
2/9 118.5
2/10 119.0
2/11 118.5 GC for OMAD yesterday afternoon. Fasting until meatloaf and veggie this afternoon. *actual 23 h 58 m
2/12 117.5 Going to lunch and a quilt shop today with the ladies
2/13 118.0 Met friends for cocktails and bar food last night. Have leftover shrimp tempura which I might eat today. Frank lots of water. Carbs over but it was great to get together with friends I hadn’t seen in months!
2/14 119.5 at 4:30AM, super carb overload yesterday, my head aches, my leg hurts, is it the carbs? It’s all GOOD. It’ll go away quickly .5 -
☃️❄️☀️❄️⛄️
HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)
UGW - 130
2022 Goals — 150; move more; eat mostly healthfully, no extremes; walk lots.
📆 History2020: end weight running average 183.8.
2021: end weight running average 179.4.
2022: goal weight 150.
R172 12/27/21: end weight 180.2. Moving Ave 181.1 (-.2). Ave calories 1721.
R173 1/06/22: end weight 177.8. Moving Ave 177.9 (-3.3). Ave calories 1376.
R174 1/16/22: end weight 178. Moving Ave 178 (+.1). Ave calories 1469.
R175 1/26/22: end weight 179. Moving Ave 178.4 (+.4). Ave calories 1580.
R176 2/05/22: end weight 179.8. Moving Ave 179.7 (+1.3). Ave calories 1594.
R177 Goals—calories <1400; get a grip on night time snacking!
Day/Weight/Running Average/Calories/Comment
2/06 - 179, 179.6
Good day yesterday, and my weekly calorie average is below maintenance, so I feel back in control. Sunday is soup day (my goal is to make a different soup every Sunday for a year—we’ll see), so I’m trying to decide…. In January, it was minestrone, mulligatawny, Morrocan harira, and creamy chicken tortilla. Come to think of it, I might have to repeat a few! 😁
2/07 - 179.2, 179.5
I settled on Vegged-out Pumpkin and Back Bean Soup last night. I subbed out one can of black beans for a can of cannellinis, and added half a cup each of green beans and corn. Delish, very low calorie, and very satisfying. I’m enjoying my “soup of the week” routine!
2/08 - 178.8, 179.3
Creeping back down. Now to keep it up. I did snarf some Triscuits last night when I got home from doggy school—skipped dinner and I was hungry. Today all planned. Reading your posts keeps me inspired—thank you!
2/09 - 178.6, 179.1
Another good day yesterday, and I have today’s menu all planned. My “exercise” will be pulling everything out of the walk-in mess, er, closet in my office to set up a new 5-shelf unit I got and then organize everything. I know that sounds thrilling—but it is because I have not had enough shelves and the jumble scares me every time I open the door! Ha!
2/10 - 178.6, 178.9
I keep reminding myself that a no-gain day is a good day, and slow weight loss lasts. 🙂 I’ve been catching up on a bunch of to-dos the past few days. Got my new shelves up and the mess off the floor in my office closet—yay! And I’ve been blocking some knitted items I finished a few months ago but never blocked, including this lace scarf. I’ve also been on a hat kick, aiming for “monthly hats” plus a few others. Here’s my Valentine hat for February. 🧶
2/11 - 177.6, 178.5
Finally! I actually went quite a bit over my calorie goal yesterday, but my weekly average is below, and I’ve found that sometimes a one-day increase pushes a loss, as long as I don’t get carried away. Back on track today.
2/12 - 178.6, 178.5
Okie dokie.
2/13 - 178.6, 178.4
Weird how stuck I get on certain weights. It has to give at some point, and I refuse to go to low-cal or other restrictive extremes—I know it was the very restrictive and very low-cal elimination diet (doctor & nutritionist prescribed) that “helped” me regain so much so fast and is making it much harder than it’s ever been for me to lose. But enough complaining. I’m looking forward to making my “soup of the week” today—potato leek soup! Perfect for a very cold day. Enjoy your Sunday!
2/14 - 178, 178.3
❤️Happy Valentine’s Day❤️. DH surprised me with a box of gorgeous chocolate truffles from a local chocolatier. I will share with him and portion them out to myself, eat and savor slowly, count the calories, no regrets.
2/15 -Goal for 2022-2023 Progress
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Maintenance Break Round (10 days at maintenance level calories)
Age: 63 5’6”
SW: 264.1 (5/11/21)
CW: 197.4 (02/05/22)
UGW: 160
End of 10 day challenge goal: 197
Drink a minimum of 64 oz water a day
Swim, Circuit, Hike (4x week)
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) Challenge 173: 201 (-2.4)
Challenge 174: 200 (-1.0) Challenge 175: 196 (-4.0)
Challenge 176: 197.4 (+1.4)
2/6- 198.0 (+.6) Yesterday was my first day at maintenance. What does that mean? I changed my goal from losing two pounds a week to losing .5 pounds a week. That increased my daily calories from 1200 to 1590. My low weight was four days ago at 195.6 but overall my weight loss has slowed to a crawl. I had my indulgence meal on Thursday which I’ve been having once a week since I started and so a bump up was not unexpected. I started logging here on MFP the beginning of June 2021 and was following the State of Slim plan which is a program I went through almost seven years ago. There is a book that outlines all the details and research. I’ve modified and refocused that plan on calories through MFP. Game changer for me. SOS (State of Slim) suggests giving your body a diet break after 4-5 months. That doesn’t mean giving myself permission to go back to my old eating habits. Instead, increasing calories to maintenance allows me to test the waters and could provide a reset to my body so it gets back into the weight loss mode. I did this in October for a week, which was during challenge 169 (above) and lost .2 pounds. The following challenges, I lost 5.2 pounds and 4.0 pounds and then gained a pound in Challenge 172 which was over the holidays. My overall goal is to lose 104.1 (160) pounds and I’m currently down 66.1 pounds, so I have 38 to go. Several of our wise sages on MFP suggested I read this post and the comments when I was approaching the last maintenance break. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10604863/of-refeeds-and-diet-breaks/p12/7 I’m going to still be attentive on weighing and measuring my food and will keep up my exercise. It feels good to do this reset. I think I hit tired mode a few days ago so this is good timing.
2/7- 197.0 (-.4) I had an indulgence meal at the end of the last round, so my weight is coming down from that. It’s amazing how the extra maintenance calories take some of the pressure off. I always have such high expectations to lose almost every time I step on the scale. Now I can relax a little. Today is no planned exercise, but tomorrow I’ll be back in the pool. I do have a bit of the winter doldrums and can’t wait to get back to hiking in the spring.
2/8- 195.6 (-1.8) Wow! Back at my low weight from last Thursday. I’m guessing my body is just getting rid of salt from my indulgence meal at the end of the last round. I’m eating about 1590 calories a day, which is what MFP suggests for a half pound loss a week. That’s up 390 calories a day from what I was doing when I had it set at a 2 pound a week loss. Now that I’m here, it will be interesting to see what this maintenance break brings. I’m excited to swim today.
2/9- 195.2 (-2.0) I ate up to maintenance calories and about a third of my exercise calories. It felt like so much food. Swimming was wonderful. This is a new low weight for me. Today, I’m meeting two of my favorite artists to catch up and play. I can’t wait.
2/10- 195.2 (-2.0) Had a great day yesterday connecting with several of my artist friends. Swimming is on the agenda today.
2/11- 195.4 (-1.8) Yesterday was really busy so I moved my swimming today. Things are going well and I’m enjoying the maintenance break. Spring is just around the corner and it will be nice to head back up to the mountains and hike every weekend.
2/12- 196 (-1.2) Swam a mile at the pool yesterday in 66 minutes, which is a new speed record for me. Everyone in the pool swims laps much faster than I do, so I’m only concerned with swimming my best. I ate late and didn’t drink all my water, which is why I probably had a bump. Not at all worried. Today is Orange Theory Fitness. Only a few days left in this break. It has been a good one at a good time for me. I’ll be ready to get back on track for the next round of weight loss.
2/13- 196 (-1.2) Great workout at OTF. I can do so much more, including inchworms. While I hate them, I’m still hoping to do burpees one day.
2/14- 197.6 (+.2) I was really shocked when I stepped on the scale this morning. Under calories and over on water yesterday, so this is totally unexpected. I didn’t want to post this, but I’ve posted everyday so this one won’t be an exception. Who knows what happened. Could be salt I didn’t anticipate. I’m guessing this will drop off quickly. Tomorrow is my last day on my maintenance break and I prepped meals yesterday for this week so I can hit the ground running on the 16th.
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Hi, I’m Karen
I am 64 yrs young, 5'1” female from Oregon
R177 Goals: release 2 LBS ✔️
GW 120, BMI 22.7
SW: 133.0 BMI 25.1
SW: 133.0
Day/Weight/Comment
2/6 133.0
2/7 134.0
2/8 134.5
2/9 DNW
2/10 DNW
2/11 DNW
2/12 134.5
2/13 134.5
2/14 134.2 this was a BIG surprise. With all the food yesterday I’m still not taking any chances So today, I’m real watching my intake, concentrating on water & veggies.
2/15
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OSW:274.6
266.6
Day/Weight/Comment
2/6 266.6
I didn’t lose any last round but still trying . No goal just trying to stay on track without getting frustrated.
2/7 263.4
2/8 263
2/9 262.8
2/10 261.2
2/11 259.8 finally some progress .
2/12 260.8
2/13 260.4
2/14 260. Date night with hubby.
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Thank you quiltingjaine for keeping this challenge going.
Round 177
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 61 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 135 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
R176 EW= 196.4
R177 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 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)
R174 (01/07/22 thru 01/16/22) = …..0.2 LOST (Ending Weight 193.8)
R175 (01/17/22 thru 01/26/22) = …..0.6 GAINED (Ending Weight 194.4)
R176 (01/27/22 thru 02/05/22) = …..2.0 GAINED (Ending Weight 196.4)
R177 (02/06/22 thru 02/15/22) = …..xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)
Day/Weight/Comment
02/05 …..196.4….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
02/06 …..194.6 ….. (Trend weight 195.5) Nice drop. Yesterday wasn’t perfect but it was pretty good. I must admit that the binge night before last left me not desiring food for most of the day. I really wasn’t very hungry until evening then I tried to make good choices and watch the quantities. I burned a few more calories, got a few more steps and came closer to mile goal with my fitbit but not by design so much, more by projects I was naturally involved in but it still counts! I’m sure the extra bit of movement helped. One of my cumulative goals in the next few rounds will be to get back to 185 and then proceed as originally planned at some substantial weight loss. Good luck everyone this round.
02/07 …..195.4 ….. Trend weight 195.5) Yesterday was an excellent day in both diet and an increase in steps/activity. I’m not sure why the uptick except that it was a weigh-in about 3 hours earlier than usual due to DGS waking me up again. It could be that. It could be the binge finally showing up, or the high sodium Mexican the other day. In any case, I know I am on track and feel very pleased with myself right now. The scale has no choice but to cooperate at some point if I can keep this momentum up. Livingroom kind of done, but furniture still covered and askew. Time to start building the new walls and archway so that an annoying support beam will look more like a header. My handyman is notoriously slow at drywall but good at building. Slow at paint too, but the price is right and he is dedicated. Here we go with another l..o..n..g project!
02/08 …..193.4 ….. (Trend weight 195.1) A wonderful Whoosh which makes me feel so encouraged. Hold onto your hat 180’s. I’m running a bit late, but I promise, I’m on my way!
02/09 …..193.4 ….. (Trend weight 195.1) Holding steady. I’ll take it!
02/10 …..196.0 ….. (Trend weight 195.2) My daughter bought pizza for us and the handyman on the job yesterday. 3 slices later this is my result. 2.6 lbs up! It did taste very salty because I don’t have it often. I’ll push water today. The rest of the day was on point. Hopefully tomorrow will fare better.
02/11 …..194.8 ….. (Trend weight 195.1) An okay day yesterday reflected better on the scale. Doctor appointments today for son & I for diabetes. Also for heart for me. They are going to send me to a heart and vascular center I guess. It doesn’t pay to flunk two EKG’s. They were supposed to do it late last fall but had trouble with insurance. Then I let it go due to all the holidays and then my brother’s death. Time to get things right with my heart now. I’ve gotten to the point where I am a little afraid to even exercise with all the sinking and fluttering I am feeling. Need answers.
02/12 …..197.8 ….. (Trend weight 195.4) Dr. yesterday. I’ll find out glucose A1C results next week. Fasted for the bloodwork until after 3:00. Then pigged out on Subway. Cake at home- twice. Took advantage of the fact that I won’t need glucose checking again for 3 full months. Trying to get away with murder here but I’m the one dying if I don’t start getting this right!
02/13 …..197.4 ….. (Trend weight 195.6) Very high glucose last night due to all the choices in the days prior. Pizza, Subway, Cake. I was so sick with all the rich foods. I could barely eat dinner last night thus the drop in weight more than likely. I just couldn’t get enough water as my body desperately needed to flush out the mistakes. Feeling a little better this morning. Hopefully this will keep me on track today.
02/14 …..197.6 ….. (Trend weight 195.8) A great day yesterday which I am disappointed did not reflect on the scale. Over 14,000 steps, over 6 miles and 3047 calories burned overall including my normal expenditure. Diet was light and on-point. No cheats. The scale is playing games with me but I know if I stay on point it will eventually have to be honest. I was proud of yesterday. The numbers were all in hard work cleaning out master bdrm to get new bedroom set and that was a back and forth chore. But I worked really hard! Going thru lots of clothes today too. No point in putting back in things I’m not wearing or no longer like. I know I had some dietary cheats this week that are probably reflecting on the scale today. So today I pay the piper and hope for a better tomorrow.
02/15 …..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
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Thanks @quiltingjaine for another round.
Hi, I’m Debbie.
I am 59 yr old, 5' 6" female from Missouri.
OSW 213.4 (July 2012)
Spoiler
SW: 208.6
RG: 205
Day/Weight/Comment
2/6 207.8 I’m still doing the low impact workout each morning, 35/37. My joints do feel better when I exercise.
2/7 207.0 Very happy to finally be heading back to where I was after traveling last weekend. It took a whole week to get rid of two travel days of poor eating. Now to keep my stress and emotional eating in control.
2/8 206.8 good day, and another workout.
2/9 205.8 not sure the scale is right on that one.
2/10 206.4 Continuing my workouts, 39/41. First day of not feeling much hip joint pain, a big nsv for me.
2/11 206.6
2/12 206.6
2/13 207.2 Must be the salty food yesterday. Crackers and cheese with the chili. Workout #42/44.
2/14 206.6 Well back where I was. I had a sub sandwich splurge yesterday and thought it might be a problem today but I did extra walking yesterday and I guess the two balanced out. Another workout this morning.
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Round 177 (my 13th)
February 6, 2022 - February 15, 2022
Female, 5’7”
HW: 181 pounds (Dec 30, 2019)
Previous Rounds:R164 SW: 164.7, EW: 162.3RSW: 143.5 pounds (2/5/22, EO Round 176)
R165 EW: 161.2
R166 EW: 157.4
R167 EW: 157.0
R168 EW: 153.7
R169 EW: 154.3 - Thanksgiving week
R170 EW: 149.9
R171 EW: 151.0 - Travel almost the entire round
R172 EW: 149.7 - Christmas holidays
R173 EW: 148.6
R174 EW: 146.8
R175 EW: 145.5
R176 EW: 143.5
RGW: 142.0 pounds (-1.5 pounds)
Day/Weight/Comment
2/6: 143.5 - Happy to hold steady. Was cleaning the pantry and tasted a few things to see if they were still good. Yep, M&M’s don’t go stale.
2/7: 144.8 - Good workouts. Dinner at a friend’s house with delicious everything. Didn’t overindulge too much, except on cheese, crackers and olives. Oh, and maybe a little wine and champagne. Okay, I guess I did overindulge.
2/8: 144.8 - Normal workouts and eating.
2/9: 144.8 - Normal workouts, but some evening snacking did me in calorie- and macro-wise
2/10: 143.5 - Back to where I started the round. Extra long walk plus a slightly lighter workout. Ate back half of my exercise calories..
2/11: 144.0 - Normal workout, normal eating, albeit on the higher end of the range.
2/12: 143.5 - Went for a long walk, normal eating, good sleep.
2/13: 142.9 - Normal workout and walk, good eating (a little low on protein, higher carbs), okay sleep.
2/14: 142.4 - Happy Valentine's Day! Normal workout and walk yesterday. Ate pretty much the same thing as the day before, so-so sleep.
2/15: -
Total round weight loss/gain to date from EO last round: - 1.1 pounds6 -
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I'm using measurements (cm) because they're not sensitive to salt intake
107.5 104.0 109.5 63.0 49.5 59.5 47.0
106.0 103.0 108.5 62.5 51.5 60.5 48.5
108.0 103.5 109.5 62.5 51.0 60.5 51.0
107.0 104.0 108.5 63.5 51.5 59.0 49.5
108.5 103.5 107.5 64.5 50.5 60.5 49.5
106.5 101.0 108.0 61.5 50.0 61.5 48.0
109.0 103.5 108.5 62.5 50.5 58.5 49.0
105.5 102.0 108.0 62.5 49.5 59.0 48.0
107.5 103.0 108.5 61.5 51.0 60.5 49.0
108.5 104.0 108.0 60.0 50.5 59.5 49.0
Plugging these numbers into my spreadsheet I get a trendline of 77.6 down to 76.9.2 -
Age: 42
Height: 5'8"
Lifestyle Plan: Primal Blueprint
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 January 17, 2022
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
R171 EW: 209.4
R172 EW: 208.4
R173 EW: 204.4
R174 EW: 201.4
R175 EW: 199.6
R176 EW: 197.1
❄️🌨️🧣February 🧣🌨️❄️
6: 198.1
7: 198.1 Not sure about the bump up. I'm not terribly concerned, but I do want to increase my focus a bit. 3.1 pounds to go to reach my 2/22/22 goal.
8: 198.2
9: 198.6 Well, my focus hasn't increased, but it also hasn't lessened. Not sure what's up. 🤷🏽
10: 197.3
11: 197.5 Helping my firstborn move away from home for the first time today. What a bittersweet parenting milestone.
12: 197.0
13: 197.0 Between going out for the Superbowl and pre-TOM hormones, I suspect that number will be up tomorrow. Today is not a free-for-all. I'll likely eat closer to maintenance, but my food choices will be similar to my usual macro goals.
14: 198.5 ♀️ Didn't go overboard. Macros were ok. Looks like I'll be lucky to break even this round.
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Hi, I’m Karen and am in my 50’s.
OSW-187 Sept. 2018
GW-149.
2/11-170
2/12-166-Had 7 Layer dip for dinner because my husband was hungry for it and there is already too much food going to his mom’s super bowl party tomorrow. Earlier in the week we went to The World AG Expo in Tulare, Ca and walked 5 miles looking at all of the equipment. Our adult boys met us there and it was a fun visit, then heavy Mexican food and a long car ride home. Planted 2 lemon trees yesterday.
2/13-166-Went to MIL for Super Bowl and ate & ate and was miserable.
2/14-DNW-Making dinner for widowed MIL and aunt tonight will probably be a bit heavy.
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SW: 136.6
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
Round 173 EW 142.4
Round 174 EW 138.8
Round 175 EW 136.8
Round 176 EW 136
2/6: 136.6
2/7: 138.4 Had a big hungry day yesterday. Got it out of my system and back on track today. My posting for the next 2 weeks or so is going to be spotty. I’m watching every minute of the Olympics (except for hockey) and I have a sprained wrist so its hard to type. I’m still weighing every day tho!
2/8: 137.4
2/9: 137
2/10: 137
2/11: 136.4
2/12: 135.2 Finally!! I’ve been stuck at 136-137 for 2 weeks.
2/13: 135.2
2/14: 135.2
Overall Weight Loss
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Hi, I’m Kathy.
57, F, 5’8”
3rd round! Rebooting my lifestyle after several false starts. I need accountability to make sure it gets done.
Return to MFP SW (Dec 2021): 267
HSW: 267
CW: 255.6
UGW for now: 200, then reevaluate
Goal for this round: less than I started with
2022 goals: move more (okay, move some), eat mindfully
Day/Weight/Comment
2/6 255.6 Out to dinner with friends last night, so expected to be up, and was. Tracked everything I ate and drank, though.
2/7 254.6 Cold, rainy Monday here. Food is all planned for today, along with a walking workout. I think I’m very late to the Leslie Sansone party, but her workouts don’t bother my knee too much.
2/8 254.4 Food planned and logged for today, and walk planned.
2/9 252.6 Whoosh! I know this will bounce around but it arrived at a good time for me emotionally. Lots going on today, so meals are planned and logged. Two hours of handbell rehearsal tonight will take the place of today’s workout.
2/10 252.6 Headed to PT this morning to get some help with my knee. I’m really looking forward to this. Meals for today are planned. A friend brought me cookies yesterday for helping her with something earlier this week and I was proud of myself that I only ate one. That’s a definite NSV for me.
2/11 252.8 PT appt went well yesterday; ortho is today. Hoping for answers to and help with the knee pain. Busy weekend ahead. Got to keep up with the water, the PT, and the workouts.
2/12 252.6
2/13 252.6
2/14 252.6 Telling myself to trust the process. This is usually when I get frustrated and stop measuring/logging food, but I’m not letting that happen this time. Ortho says I have inflammation behind my kneecap so keeping on with PT for six weeks to see if that helps. All the soup talk in this group encouraged me to make chicken and wild rice soup last night – yummy! Happy Valentine's Day!
2/15
Previous rounds:Round 175 EW: 257.0, -2.8
Round 176 EW: 254.4, -2.27 -
Round # 44 for me!
SW: 373.0 (5100 steps daily step goal, go to bed by 11:30, no eating out or junk food 6 days a week)
Day/Weight/Comment (previous day steps)
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2/06 373.0 – 4494 steps
2/07 373.0 – 4840 steps. Had a splurge day yesterday – I thought I would have gained today. I did not track yesterday. I ate out for the first time in over a month and did not get sick and enjoyed my meal. Back on it today. Now I am going to make it no eating out every 10 days vs the regular 7-day week since I did the whole month of January successfully. I have lost 7 pounds so far this year and I am doing a happy dance. My goal this month is to successfully get to the next decade. I am going to be very busy the next 2 weeks so I may not be posting nothing but my weigh ins.
2/08 373.0 – 5724 steps.
2/09 372.2 – 5412 steps. What a rotten day yesterday at work! Drama for you Mama…. But I don’t even want to chat about it because it was so deep. But I am over it and the good thing is I did not binge because of the drama I ate very healthy, under calories and got in a good walk. But I did have a sleepless night because of drama at work which tells me it upset me more than I would have liked 
But this is life. I am happy I managed my emotions without turning to food. I called a friend and thank goodness I had a session with my therapist scheduled also. I even went to grocery store after work and did not pick up any additional junk food to sooth my emotions. I texted my boss I would not be in until noon to get my thoughts together and sleep late. I would have taken a sick day if I was not going on vacation Friday.
2/10 371.6 – 5146 steps. Busy, busy but staying on track and getting in short walks daily.
2/11 371.6 – 3233 steps. Finally on vacation! But it will be a busy one. I must be careful not to overindulge while I am cleaning and doing taxes I went a little over calories but nothing to cry about for sure. I did not have time for a walk because I was working late since I am on vacation until the 22ND. I am going to chill today but get in a workout for sure.
2/12 372.6 – 5308 steps. I had my popcorn and pizza yesterday so I know why I went up, but it was planned. So, I understand with the sodium the bump up. I feel great, got in some de-cluttering this morning already. That is one my vacation projects. I have 5 weeks’ vacation this year and I may use one of them to go to a hotel and stay close by in a car, but I am not getting on a plane anytime soon. I got in my walk. Hoping I can squeeze in a loss this challenge! Lol! It is going to be tough with Olympics, Super Bowl and vacation but I keep telling myself you can DO IT!
I also brought the premium MFP this morning! I said what the heck…it is only $80 for year and free adds alone make it worth it for me at less than $7 per month…. lol Much cheaper than WW by a long shot! Besides, I am worth it! So far, I like setting my sodium to less than 2300 mg. After vacation I will try some of the other features. How many of you use MFP premium? If you do, and you have time please share one or two things you like the most about it besides the free ads. Thanks in advance and have a great SUPER BOWL WEEKEND!
2/13 372.6 – 5662 steps. Super bowl Sunday!
2/14 371.4 – 7431 steps. I got in a Leslie Sansone workout modified. Felt great! I did it while watching TV. Eating was good too.
2/15
Total lost this round: (-1.6)
*One of my major goals is to get my BMI under 40 (260 weight) so I can have surgery on my knees*Round & annual StatsRound 64 - SW 373.4 EW 369 (-4.4)
Round 65 - SW 370.8 EW 375.4 (+4.6)
Round 66 - SW 376 EW 373.6 (- 2.4)
Round 68 - SW 375.2 EW 377 (+ 1.8)
Round 69 - SW 380.2 EW 382.4 (+ 2.2)
Round 70 - SW 382.4 EW 378.8 (- 3.6)
Round 71 - SW 378.4 EW 368 (- 10.4)
Round 73 - SW 385.4 EW 385.4 (0.0)
Round 74 - SW 384.0 EW 378.2 (- 5.8)
Round 75 - SW 380.0 EW 377.8 (- 2.2)
Round 76 - SW 377.8 EW 380.4 (+ 2.6)
Round 78 - SW 390.4 EW 381.0 (- 9.4)
Round 79 - SW 383.0 EW 379.6 (- 3.4)
Round 80 - SW 383.8 EW 387.6 (+ 3.8)
Round 83 - SW 392.0 EW 388.2 (- 3.8)
Round 84 - SW 388.8 EW 386.8 (- 2.0)
Round 85 - SW 387.6 EW 390.2 (+ 2.6)
Round 86 - SW 392.8 EW 387.6 (-5.2)
Round 87- SW 385.8 EW 389.0 (+3.2)
Round 88 - SW 388.4 EW 395.0 (+6.6)
Round 90 - SW 396.6 EW 394.0 (-2.6)
Round 93 - SW 402.4 EW 400.4 (-1.6)
Round 94 - SW 397.0 EW 396.2 (-0.8)
Round 95 - SW 394.2 EW 394.8 (+0.6)
Round 96 - SW 394.8 EW 389.6 (-5.2)
Round 97 - SW 391.4 EW 395.8 (+4.4)
Net change 2019 = SW 373.4 EW 398.8 (+25.4)
Round 100 - SW 398.8 EW 394.4 (-4.4)
Round 101 - SW 397.6 EW 394.8 (-2.8)
Round 102 - SW 398.0 EW 393.2 (-4.8)
Round 103 - SW 392.2 EW 393.0 (+0.8)
Round 104 - SW 393.0 EW 391.4 (-1.6)
Round 107 - SW 397.8 EW 392.0 (-5.8)
Round 109 – SW 388.8 EW 387.6 (-1.2)
Round 110 – SW 393.8 EW 391.4 (-2.4)
Round 111 – SW 393.8 EW 395.0 (+1.2)
Net change 2020 = SW 398.8 EW 395.0 (-3.8)
Round 165 – SW 385.8 EW 387.8 (+2.0)
Round 166 – SW 387.8 EW 388.0 (+0.2)
Round 167 – SW 388.0 EW 388.0 (0.0)
Round 172 – SW 384.6 EW 383.4 (-1.2)
Round 173 – SW 383.4 EW 380.0 (-3.4)
Net change 2021 = SW 385.8 EW 380.0 (-5.8)
Round 174 – SW 380.0 EW 375.2 (-4.8)
Round 175 – SW 375.2 EW 373.8 (-1.4)
Round 176 – SW 373.8 EW 373.0 (-0.8)
Net change 2022 = SW 380.0 EW 373.0 (-7.0)
My journey … "I May Not Be Where I Want To Be, but I’m Not Where I Use To Be!"In 2003 Weighed over 600 lbs.My highest weight was 611 in 2003. Weight in 2004 before weight loss surgery was 580. Lowest weight after surgery was 302 in 2007. "I May Not Be Where I Want To Be, but I’m Not Where I Use To Be!"
In 2005 Weighed under 400 lbs.
In 2007 lowest weight after surgery 302lbs
I joined MFP on March 27, 2010 weighing in at 388 pounds. I was re-gaining weight and stumbled up on it while trying to get back on track. I was determined never to see 400+ on that scale again for me.
I have been morbidly obese all my life. I have a lifetime of mental and physical scars from obesity. In October 2004 I had Gastric Bypass surgery. WLS (Weight Loss Surgery) was the best gift that I could and did give to myself.
Between 2008 and 2010 I gradually gained back 80 of almost 300 pounds lost initially after weight loss surgery. I never reached my goal weight of 200 pounds. I still managed to keep off over 65 percent of the weight I lost which is very good and I am very proud of my accomplishments since 2004. It has literally changed my life for the better on all levels. I am here to lose re-gained weight and to reach my initial goal weight. I am in no hurry. I am taking this one day at a time and I am in it for the long haul.
Surgery did not fix the head. It is a good tool and the best gift I have given to myself, but it was not the easy way out as many people think. Once the honeymoon period is over after the WLS it is up to the patient to keep the weight off.
On August 29, 2011-- I was admitted to Intensive Out Patient Eating Disorder Program to learn how to manage my binge eating disorder effectively. The program is wonderful indeed and will be instrumental in me reaching all of my goals. The focus of this program was how to eat and not diet. Weight loss was not a goal of the program. I actually gained 20 pounds in program. But I had to get thru a lot of stuff and my the time I was released I had stopped gaining. I was discharged from program on December 3, 2011.
My tool is still working for me today. My head is still the issue. SO the struggle continues. I will never beat myself up again. I fight the fine fight faithfully and positively everyday. Because that is what will get me to my goals one day. Even though it may not show up on the scale every day -- Everyday I make progress one way or another just by showing up, waking up and trying.
Giving up is not an option for me. Perseverance, Patience, & Positive thinking will help me reach my goals…… and the same is true for you too!! We have the power within us. 9 -
SW: 280
2/6: 266.6 - Down 13.4 pounds - Today was the first day since I restarted my journey that I craved something other than my prepared food. It took everything I had in me not to pop into some fast food joint. I've worked too hard to give up now.
2/7 - 267.2 - Down 12.8 pounds - A little annoyed by the increase, but when I woke up sore this morning I anticipated a slight gain. I ate right and worked out so I'm proud of myself.
2/8 - 265.8 - Down 14.2 pounds - I am feeling so much stronger than the previous week. I did a yoga workout and I was able to do so much more, stretch so much farther, and stay engaged in the moves longer. This is so exciting.
2/9 - 265.4 - Down 14.6 pounds - Eating right and working out is paying off. I am on track to beat my February goal of 259 pounds. Hooray 🎉
2/10 - 264.4 - Down 15.6 pounds - Progress is so satisfying! Today ends week 2 of my 3 week exercise program. So excited to finish this program, enjoy a few days off, and then on to the next program.
2/11 - 264.6 - Down 15.4 pounds - Two weeks down and 1 week to go in my current exercise program. So proud of myself. I'm up .2 pounds but I'm okay with that. Last time I went up I had a nice loss the next day. I also measured myself and my breast and hips are losing inches. So exciting!
2/12 - 265 - Down 15 pounds - The scale is confusing me but I’m still so proud of myself.
2/13 - 265.6 - Down 14.6 pounds - The scale is evil. I'm looking good and feeling good though.
2/14 - 265.8 - Down 14.2 pounds - The scale has me feelin some type of way. It's really killing the joy. Don't know what's going on. I am eating well and working out so I don't know why the number is creeping up. Today I decided to remove the little extras. For breakfast I got rid of the cheese on my eggs, no toast, and no avocado. Something's got to give.
2/158 -
Heyy! Checking in from mobile. 123ish today unfortunately. Our weekend away ended up being more indulgent than planned. I had a good wake up call though and it helped refocus me to get my butt back in gear instead of allowing the weight creep to continue. I already adjusted my mfp daily cals to be more conducive to losing. My cycle is currently messed up and awaiting TOM to start which could also be causing some extra bloat. Ate well all day. Currently also fighting off a cold that I have and hoping I don’t lose my voice from the drip.
On the bright side the weekend was awesome and we were able to get dinner at our wedding spot, so that was super nice and the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day 😊. Now onward to 115lbs, I’ve been there before and can get there again! I even went to the grocery store this afternoon to pick up some items to help me to eat a little lighter than what I have been.8 -
SW 208.4 EW 204.8 (-3.6)R177 SW: 179.8
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 EW 187 (-2.8)
R174 SW 187 EW 184.4 (-2.6)
R175 SW 184.4 EW 180.2 (-4.2)
R176 SW 180.2 EW 179.8 (-0.4)
R177 GW: 178.8
Day/Weight/Comment
2/6 / 178.6 / Nice drop after a big day of exercise yesterday. Going out to the mountains to snowshoe today. Weather is beautiful and we love being so close to such a beautiful spot. Makes outdoor exercising inspiring and helps combat the winter blues. These rounds sure do go fast, don't they? Can't believe another one is kicking off.
2/7 / 181.6 / Fun day yesterday in the mountains followed by pizza and hot chocolate afterwards. Did some light cardio exercise when I got home and used the hot tub. Stomach definitely feels bloated today which is not a feeling I deal with often.
2/8 / 181 / Did a strength test yesterday, rode the Peloton, did some boxing, and walked. Lots of movement! My husband also smoked beef ribs on his charcoal grill. Portion size was small to fit it in but it was very tasty. He is an excellent cook.
2/9 / 180.4 / Feeling pretty sluggish in the mornings this week which is a bummer, but what can you do. I let myself sleep in this morning and started the day with a hot shower. We have dinner out with friends tonight so I've pre-tracked and I'll be eating at maintenance.
2/10 / 177.8 / Turned my mornings around today with a 5 a.m. wake-up and 45 minute Peloton ride before work. I do feel so much better overall. Another supper out tonight with a different set of friends... same plan as yesterday (meal pre-chosen and pre-tracked).
2/11 / 178 / Busy work day and we are off to Banff right after we finish to meet up with an out of town aunt and uncle for dinner and drinks. Got up before work for a 60 minute Peloton ride. Enjoy the weekend!
2/12 / 176.2 / Great night in Banff with family. Drank a bit more than usual but walked to dinner and back... lots of movement in general yesterday. Did a snowshoe today and then came home. Off to take my mom for an overnight staycation in Calgary.
2/13 / 179.6 / Every meal yesterday was out and they were definitely bigger. We had a nice night in Calgary with my Mom. I did get a Peloton ride in too before we left.
2/14 / 180.4 / Focused on strength training yesterday and today. Felt good but the muscles are sore. I have been eating out a ton since last Wednesday as everything seemed to fall in this one week. Been a long time since I've had this much going on at once!
2/156 -
12/2 - 66.8kg
13/2 - 66.7kg
14/2 - 66.1kg
15/2 - 66.6kg
I knew yesterday was too good to be true haha! But glad to still see an overall downward trend. I've been tracking all my food, getting back into strength workouts and an hour long walk after dinner (helps stop the snacking). Tomorrow my goal is to go for a run to break up the strength training and loosen the muscles a bit.7 -
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
173 EW: 194.6
174 EW: 192.2
175 EW: 187.8
176 EW: 187.8
Goals: HIT.MY.STEP.GOAL!!! 10,000/day; <100 carbs/day; Pelo ride 2-3x/week; end the round lower than what I started it at.
2/6- 187.4 96 net carbs and Pelo ride done. Happy with the loss!
2/7- 188.4 I did well with food yesterday-58 net carbs. I fell short on steps though. I think the gain is from spending time on my feet in the kitchen yet again. I wish I could find a way to prevent or minimize that. I find that it also happens if I spend too much time sitting at my sewing machine. It gets so frustrating! The only help I’ve found for it is getting on the Pelo after a day of baking.
2/8- 187.8 Had a great day yesterday- 46 net carbs, step goal hit, and strength training done. I am starting to think I’ve hit a bit of a plateau. Sure, I’m down a bit this morning, but I’ve just been staying within the same 3lb range for the past three weeks or so. I’ll just keep plugging along.
2/9- 187.8 I think maybe I need a bit of a maintenance break. I’ve been going hard pretty much since August. And now I seem to be a bit stuck. So as of today, I’m increasing my calorie goal for the next week or two. Finished yesterday with 43 net carbs, step goal hit, and Pelo ride done.
2/10- 189.4 Not unexpected nor surprising. Ate at maintenance level yesterday. 82 net carbs, but short on steps.
2/11- 189.4 62 net carbs and Pelo ride done. This maintenance thing is more challenging than weight loss mode. I find I have a hard time hitting close to the recommended calories, and have been finishing short.
2/12- 188.2 Was a little surprised by the drop. 58 net carbs.
2/13- 188.8 59 net carbs and Pelo ride done. Fell short on steps, but I’m not mad about that.
2/14- 188.2 62 net carbs and a Pelo ride done. Short on steps though. I’m going to start easing out of my maintenance break this week. I’m noticing a trend lately and want to test my theory. Fingers crossed!7 -
I’m 5’7, 29 years old, female. I follow a lifting
program and would like to decrease my body fat while maintaining muscle mass.
My starting weight in Oct 2021 was 156.6
Goals: stay in a mild calorie deficit, hit 110-140 grams of protein per day, 20-30 minutes of cardio on lifting days (4xweek, non-work days), complete all 6 programmed strength training sessions during my 4 days off per week
Previous Rounds169 150->151.2 (150.9) 🦃
170 151.2->148.3 (150.5)
171 148.5 -> 147.9 (147.8)
172 147.9-> 150.3 (147.9) 🎄
173 147.7-> 151(?) 🎆
174 150.5 -> 147.4 (149.1)
175 146.6 -> 143.5 (145.7)
176 143.9-> 144.8 (144.9) ❄️
177
Previous Posts2/6 Got a new phone today. iPhones are so seamless to upgrade that it never really feels like you get a new phone. Did a Turkish get up, deadlift, push-up work up and then leg day for strength. Hit 215 for sets of 4 on back squat. I’ve been eating at a higher calorie level for the past week and still feel pretty hungry. Having lots of fun watching the Olympics! Back to work tomorrow for a couple days. Protein: 142
2/7 work 1/2. The hospital is getting military nurses for the Covid surge.. buuut the surge is ending and we are in the process of closing beds to Covid to convert back to neuro 🤷♀️ Still having fun watching the Olympics. Roasted cauliflower, farro, tomato, spinach dish with tofu for dinner. Protein: 128
2/8 work 2/2. Shadowing in the cath lab tomorrow. Mojo black bean and kale bowls with seitan for dinner. Protein: 128
2/9 Super nice day here today! Did a rowing sprint workout, took a walk, push day for strength. 115# for sets of 4 bench press. I was curious about my form on deficit push-ups and had my husband take a video and was surprised at how jacked my back is looking. Roasted cauliflower, bean, tahini soup with tofu for dinner. Protein: 160
2/10 Another really nice day! I did a kettlebell swing, farmer’s carry, weighted deadbug workout, took two walks (my dog was so happy), and did a pull day with lots of deadlifts for strength. Mushroom stroganoff with seitan for dinner. Protein: 168
2/11 busy day! I had to take my husband in for an eye procedure this morning and then spent the rest of the day shadowing with the vascular access team. I think I finally found what I’m looking for if I change jobs.. buuut the spot is filled. At least I got my name in with them and know I am interested for when there is another opening. I am super sore today and strength was programmed for another push day. I did a jump rope, burpee/DB deadlift, thruster workout and decided I was feeling too beat to do another push day.. so I took a walk instead. Curried cauliflower fried rice with tempeh for dinner. Protein: 130
2/12 work 1/2. Tomato chickpea stew (with tahini and olives and spinach. Yum) and tofu for dinner. Protein: 136
2/13 work 2/2. Can’t believe it’s already time to start thinking about planting seeds for spring vegetables! I’ll probably try to get the dirt ready next week and seeds in the ground the week after. My window is like feb15-march 10 for cool season plants. My 2 a day workouts will most likely decrease when the gardening season really gets going. There will be some treats around between valentine’s and my in laws visiting at the end of the week. I probably will let myself back up to maintenance while they are here/ not stress about tracking everything. Had one of my favorites for dinner.. broccoli dal and tofu https://ohsheglows.com/2011/01/06/energizing-spicy-broccoli-dal Protein: 131
2/14
2/15
2/6 144.4
2/7 145.5
2/8 146.1
2/9 145.7
2/10 145
2/11 145.5
2/12 145.5
2/13 144.8
2/14 144.4 push press, box jump workout this morning. Cleaned up some garden beds and turned the vegetable garden soil. Leg day for strength. My husband and I decided to get takeout from a nice pizza place for dinner and watch the Olympics. I haven’t eaten out in quite a while. I’m sure I was quite over in calories and under in protein for the day with a diet of pizza and chocolate today. I’ll have pizza again for lunch tomorrow and then back to normal food until my in laws come this weekend. Protein: ? 100+
2/15
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63 yr young F, 5ft 4
Round 177 (109th for me). Thanks @QuiltingJaine.
I'm back ! Been AWOL on an extended (3 generation) family holiday, a belated break for DH's 60th birthday from last year !! Had no scales with me & very patchy internet. Didn't log whilst away, but tried to keep some control & had lots of exercise, with 4 DGC all under the age of 4, we went to adventure playgrounds & swimming at a fun leisure swimming pool and I participated on everything!! I feel refreshed and ready for a new start so I hope to keep the ball rolling!! Aim to lose at least a pound by the end of the round.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 then 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)
End of round 172 – 135.6 (0.2 up)
End of round 173 – 137.6 (2 pounds up)
End of round 174 – 135.2 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 175 – 138 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 176 – did not complete (away on family holiday)
SW: 138
Day/Weight/Comment
2/6 DNW
2/7 DNW
2/8 DNW
2/9 138 – need to play catch up on a weeks entries now !!
2/10 138 – 10.9 miles walked plus an hours yoga. Calories & all macros in credit, good choices all day.
2/11 139.4 – no structured exercise; child minding DGS & took him to soft play. No too good food choices.
2/12 140 – oh dear my resolve was short lived, but this upward spiral has to stop 140 pounds – that's back to 10 stone ! Not been that heavy for over 5 years ! THIS HAS TO STOP ! Clothes will start to become too tight to wear soon! 7.81 miles walked yesterday.
2/13 138.6 – 9.11 miles walked, no mindless grazing yesterday, stayed within calories, but carbs 17g over (pizza within plan). I pre-logged food at breakfast and it worked, plan to do the same each day at least in this round. Too wet to walk today so plan is to go swimming.
2/14 138 - 20 mins of breast stroke (14 lengths), 2.7 miles walked; rain prevented any additional miles, this caused me to be over on calories, carbs & fat; 162, 49 & 10 respectively, full roast Sunday lunch & cheese, port and crackers for tea. But no mindless grazing and stuck to the logged food.
2/15 138 – 10.06 miles walked, good choices & no mindless grazing or binge; carbs 13g over, calories & all other macros under. End of another round, not proud of my binge part way through, but at least managed to break even with weight I started with, see you in the new round tomorrow.
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5 -
HW 223
Day/Weight/Comment
2/6 DNW
2/7 DNW
2/8 173.2 hello all, jumping back in here. I've had covid and whilst over it, feeling old, tired and very frumpy. Just want to get a bit of healthy control back and feel like my old self again. feeling hopeful.
2/9. 173 off to yoga this morning 😊
2/10 172.5 grateful to be feeling well (if not a little over excited - must NOT over do it! )
2/11 172
2/12 171.5 got a few nice occasions coming up so happy to stay here ( please body )
2/13. 173.2 ok a bump up - had a wonderful Mexican meal with daughters -water and thoughtful eating today .
2/14. 173.5 mixed day - just going to be realistic and reset
2/15 171.7 thank you body . Feeling a bit more like my old self today - . Happy to end on a 1.5lb weight loss this round . See you in the next round everyone ? Thank you I really appreciate the support and thanks to @quiltingjaine - you star x8 -
Female, 5ft. 6 in.
Age 58
Akron, Ohio
OSW: 186 (March 2018)
Maintenance: 140-145 (December 2018)
My 138th Round!
My goal this round is to get back to 145 which is the top of my maintenance weight.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 - 2021
End R173: 147(-1) Heart monitor placed
End R174: 147(0)
End R175: 146(-1)
End R176: 146(0)
SW: 146
Day/Weight/Comment
2/06 - 146
2/07 - 146.5 - I got off track this weekend.
2/08 - 146.5
2/09 - 147 - I didn't track my food for a few days, snacked a little mindlessly, and here I am. Back to it today.
2/10 - 146 - I hope this sticks.
2/11 - 146 - I've got to stay focused on mindful eating this weekend.
2/12 - 145.5 - I'm going to eat mindfully at the catered lunch in my office today. At least I keep telling myself that I will.
2/13 - 146.5
2/14 - 146.5
2/15 - 145.5 - I'll take this and see you next round.
7 -
OSW 224.8
SW:219
Day/Weight/Comment
2/6 219
2/7. 218.4
2/8. 218.6
2/9 219.6 I am so sad. I made the mistake of getting on the scale last night, and I weigh more this morning. = (
2/10 218.6... ok... better
2/11 217.0 yay
2/12. 215.8. got on and off the scale 3 times...yay!
2/13. 217.4.... the scale taketh lbs, and the scale giveth sigh
2/14. 217.4. I want that 215 back!!!
2/15 217.6 = ( period tracker makes me think that TOM has something to do with this, so hopefully next round I can head in the right direction.5 -
Male: 64
6’-2”
OSW: 237.8 (Nov. 2016)
OGW: 199 (just to say I did)
Maintenance Range Goal: 200-205
Goals for this round:Generally, try to get back on the wagon and pay attention
Major Goal this round is to just lower my ten-day average from previous ten days. Should not be difficult.
Historical Averages:R 94: 210.7 (20191108 = date of the last day of the round)
R 95: 210.3
R 96: 210.5
R 97: 211.3 (20191208)
R 98: 212.7
R 99: 212.5* (some ghost vaycay entries)
R 100: 215.0* (ghost vaycay entries) (20200107)
R 101: 216.0* (some ghost vaycay entries)
R 102: 212.6
R 103: 211.9 (20200206)
R 104: 210.9
R 105: 212.5
R 106: 211.2 (20200307)
R 107: DNF
R 115: 215.6 (20200605)
R 116: 213.7
R 117: 213.1
R 118: 212.1 (20200705)
R 119: 212.4
R 120: 211.5
R 121: 207.9 (20200804)
R 122: 207.4
R 123: 207.3
R 124: 209.4 (20200903)
R 125: 208.9
R 126: 209.6
R 127: 209.1 (20201003)
R 128: 210.0
R 129: 210.6
R 130: 210.7 (20201102)
R 131: 211.5
R 132: 209.2
R 133: 211.7 (20201202)
R 134: 211.0
R 135: 211.5
R 136: DNW (20210101)
R 137: DNW
R 138: DNW
R 139: 215.7
R 140: 215.2 (20210210)
R 141: 213.6
R 142: 212.8 (20210302)
R 143: 211.5
R 144: 212.2
R 145: 211.6 (20210401)
R 146: DNW – scale broke during this round.
R 147: 213.1
R 148: 212.3 (20210501)
R 149: 209.7 (vacay 2nd half)
R 150: 210.4 (vacay 1st half)
R 151: 210.7
R 152: 211.0 (20210610)
R 153: 210.7
R 154: 210.6
R 155: 210.0 (20210710)
R 156: 210.9
R 157: 210.6
R 158: 207.8 (20210809)
R 159: 207.9
R 160: 205.9
R 161: 206.2 (20210908)
R 162: 205.9
R 163: 206.8
R 164: 207.1 (20211008)
R 165: 207.0
R 166: 207.3
R 167: 207.8 (20211107)
R 168: 206.2
R 169: 207.3
R 170: 208.2 (20211207)
R 171: 208.6
R 172: 207.4
R 173: 210.5 (20220106) Mostly estimated
R 174: 210.5 Mostly estimated
R 175: 211.8 Mostly estimated
R 176: 213.6
I like to track averages due to my wild fluctuations. For the same reason, I like to weigh daily so I can see the lows from time to time. It gives me hope.
Round 177 Posts
Month/Day: Exercise / Comment
Previous posts:
2/6: 215
2/7: 214
There is no time like the present to begin making a real effort.
2/8: 214.4
I think I forgot to push the blue button “Post Reply” yesterday. Blame it on winter fog. I am looking forward to seeing pictures of @SheilaBoneham ‘s back yard this spring.
2/9: 213.4
Rough morning in process here. I woke up at 1:30 and could not get back to sleep. So, I got up a read a novel for a couple hours. Went back to bed but feeling it right now.
2/10: 213.4
Enjoyed (a little too much) a men’s group chili-tasting at church last night. Six contestants, six unique recipes. Chocolate chip cookie palate cleanser between tastings.
Voting: each person given six dry beans. Vote by putting beans in the cup next to your favorite(s.) I voted three-each for my two favorites. One of my favorites won, the other got third.
2/11: 215
There is the chili.
2/12: 214.4
Churning.
It is time to try something different. Also, to add something to slow the aging process a bit. (I know I can’t reverse it! Ha!)
Slipped and fell on the ice in a parking lot last night. Kinda hurts all over today. Here is why:
1. Pride. Yes, that is part of it, so let’s get that one out of the way first.
2. I was not able to catch my balance. (something I am noticing these days even as I walk across a room.) Catching my balance used to be one of my superpowers. (I know, I watch too much Marvel Universe.)
3. I was not able to catch my fall. (I can barely do a push up these days, let alone gracefully cushion a four-point landing) The muscles that tried to catch the fall are sore today.
Before the pandemic, I used to hit the gym 3-4 times a week. Spinning, “some” weight training, and Yoga. I like group exercise, but offerings at the gym are very limited these days. Excuses excuses.
So that means I need to step it up on my own and with online inspiration.
Diet is another matter. I must knock the carb monkey off my back. He climbed on in December and he is living there rent free.
@Nahlei reminds me I need to eat more protein. I never hit the recommended amount.
Thanks for reading. I am not feeling sorry for myself. Maybe motivated.
2/13: 214.4
Bracing for DDIL birthday celebration today. Followed by Super Bowl this evening. A lot of sitting around noshing.
2/14: 217
This is me as a container for Birthday / Super Bowl excess and no TMI thereof.
2/15: 215.2
Chalk this round up to too much comfort and not a lot of discipline.
Speaking of comfort, last night we ate one of the three “Hello Fresh” meals I bought from a co-worker who couldn’t keep up with his regular shipment. The food is REALLY good. Cost is high and so are the calories.
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