March - accountability month for challenge & support

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  • BittersweetVita
    BittersweetVita Posts: 745 Member
    January Starting Weight: 194.7
    February Starting Weight: 196.1
    March Starting Weight: 189.8
    End of March Goal: 183.8 (revised)

    Stats: 44 y/o female, 2x cancer survivor with Hypothyroidism dealing with menopause, plantar fasciitis and bone spurs - not to be used as excuses, but to be reminders of being kind to my body and accepting of its journey.

    Goals: Stay under calories; Drink 96oz of water; Daily stretching; Daily low impact exercise and weights.

    03/01: 188.5
    03/02: 190.0 - expected from last night's Mardi Gras dinner.
    03/03: 188.3
    03/04: 188.8
    03/05: 188.9 - been eating higher carbs
    03/06: 188.1 - did not cave to cravings
    03/07: 187.7
    03/08: 188.3 - Oops! I forgot to log that bagel.
    03/09: 188.3 - Been doing things right. The drop will come.
    03/10: 186.7 - There it is! Hoping my body lets it stay there.
    03/11: 186.5 - Yes! It is staying!
    03/12: 188.3 - No, you're back! Lol! Late dinner/higher carb level/not drinking enough water
    03/13: 187.5
    03/14: 187.8 - Cheating on carbs and sugar. Need to stop before it becomes habit.
    03/15: 189.3 - Not feeling well, swelling/rash on face and soft carbs were all my tummy wanted to eat.
    03/16: 188.1 - Tried to stay on track. Taking allergy meds to see if it will help with swelling.
    03/17: 188.5
    03/18: 188.7
    03/19: 188.3
    03/20: 188.1 - Going over calorie goals a little each day equals no weight loss. Consistency is key.
    03/21: 189.6
    03/22: 187.8
    03/23: 188.5 - Binged on food as a coping mechanism. Next time, need to binge on Netflix.
    03/24: 188.5
    03/25: 187.0
    03/26: 189.6 - Over calories and carbs.
  • Arc2Arc
    Arc2Arc Posts: 484 Member
    Goals: Maintain Weight 178-182
    Log During Maintenance

    Oct. 2021 weight: 206.0
    Weight loss: 27.5

    3/01: 178.0
    3/02: 178.8
    3/03: 179.8
    3/04: 179.5
    3/05: 179.7
    3/06: 179.1
    3/07: 178.8
    3/08: 178.0
    3/09: 179.2 Salt day yesterday
    3/10: 178.1
    3/11: 178.9
    3/12: 178.3
    3/13: 179.1 DST earlier weigh-in
    3/14: 179.3 Calories well under Sat&Sun
    3/15: 180.2
    3/16: 179.0
    3/17: 178.8
    3/18: 177.9
    3/19: 178.8
    3/20: 177.7

    3/21: 177.8 Low even with muscle/exercise soreness. The last couple of weeks I’ve had exercise related water retention from new endurance routine. Wondering how it will play out.

    3/22: 177.6
    3/23: 178.6 Salty day, calories on track
    3/24: 178.5
    3/25: 178.4 Over backloaded but on target
    3/26: 178.5 Late night backloading
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  • BittersweetVita
    BittersweetVita Posts: 745 Member
    January Starting Weight: 194.7
    February Starting Weight: 196.1
    March Starting Weight: 189.8
    End of March Goal: 183.8 (revised)

    Stats: 44 y/o female, 2x cancer survivor with Hypothyroidism dealing with menopause, plantar fasciitis and bone spurs - not to be used as excuses, but to be reminders of being kind to my body and accepting of its journey.

    Goals: Stay under calories; Drink 96oz of water; Daily stretching; Daily low impact exercise and weights.

    03/01: 188.5
    03/02: 190.0 - expected from last night's Mardi Gras dinner.
    03/03: 188.3
    03/04: 188.8
    03/05: 188.9 - been eating higher carbs
    03/06: 188.1 - did not cave to cravings
    03/07: 187.7
    03/08: 188.3 - Oops! I forgot to log that bagel.
    03/09: 188.3 - Been doing things right. The drop will come.
    03/10: 186.7 - There it is! Hoping my body lets it stay there.
    03/11: 186.5 - Yes! It is staying!
    03/12: 188.3 - No, you're back! Lol! Late dinner/higher carb level/not drinking enough water
    03/13: 187.5
    03/14: 187.8 - Cheating on carbs and sugar. Need to stop before it becomes habit.
    03/15: 189.3 - Not feeling well, swelling/rash on face and soft carbs were all my tummy wanted to eat.
    03/16: 188.1 - Tried to stay on track. Taking allergy meds to see if it will help with swelling.
    03/17: 188.5
    03/18: 188.7
    03/19: 188.3
    03/20: 188.1 - Going over calorie goals a little each day equals no weight loss. Consistency is key.
    03/21: 189.6
    03/22: 187.8
    03/23: 188.5 - Binged on food as a coping mechanism. Next time, need to binge on Netflix.
    03/24: 188.5
    03/25: 187.0
    03/26: 189.6 - Over calories and carbs.
    03/27: 188.1
  • aliru108
    aliru108 Posts: 94 Member
    edited March 2022
    Hello again, everyone!!

    My name is Ana. Some months after my late husband passed away in 2011 I was at my highest weight (180 lbs). Using MFP I was able to get back to a healthy weight through diet and exercise and I kept it off for years. Unfortunately, the pandemic has messed me up in varied and profound ways that led to a Dr's visit on 06.16.21  where I learned that I was back up to 156.4 lb. I am back to the MFP community to make myself accountable for my own health.
    My plan for this month is: calorie deficit but putting nutrition first. I'll try my best to plan yummy foods, be mindful of portions when indulging. I will exercise at least 5x a week and will try my best not to snack and to walk. Good luck to me and to all of you! 💖

    Highest Weight 2011: 180 Lbs
    2021 Highest (June): 156.4 Lbs
    March Start/End: 134.2/134.4 +0.2
    Ultimate goal: Be fit and at a healthy weight.

    03/07: 135 (+0.8) More than 2 weeks of almost no exercise due to being sick with the flu plus my daughter back home from college. Not much more to say than that. I did try to watch my portions and went on long walks when my breathing pathway was open enough to be able to actually get some air through, but I know I overindulged and didn't make the extra effort to weigh/log my food. I would like to say that this week will be better but the truth is that I don't have much energy to put into exercise or keeping track of calories. Tonight is my dad's 1 year death anniversary. I still don't believe it. Tomorrow I'll wake up and I'll call him. I'll tell him about a crazy dream I had where I had lost him. He'll say I'm crazy and he'll make it all better...

    03/19: 135.4 (+0.4) I really don't know what I'm doing wrong. I have not exercised as much but my calorie deficit is at least 300 in average, so, at the very least I shouldn't have gained...
    I'm still depressed about my dad and together with the spring forward change, I've had the perfect excuse to not work out. I started medication, but I'm not sure whether it's working or making things worse. I'll wait for the 1 month mark, which is when I'm supposed to be seeing results...
    I have 3 months to reach the goal that I set up for myself last year. I don't want to fail myself. I don't want to undo all that I've worked for. I'm just waiting for a burst of energy/motivation. I'll try to do better. I owe it to myself.
    On a positive note, I worked on goals of the week 1-4. Also, I have to say that even though I've gained weight, I'm not completely sure what's going on. Yesterday I learned that I'm one size smaller. It felt good to know that, and I'll resist the urge to talk myself down about what it could have been if I had "tried harder."

    03/27: 134.4 (-1.0) Last week I was better with portion control and exercised a little more. I'm slowly finding a way to recommit to my goal.
    Finally I am back to having regular BM and I expect-or hope?-that the situation will improve. I'm working on drinking more water and consuming more fiber to counteract the side effects of medication and I will try to get back to regular exercise.

    When I read your posts about your efforts to continuing to work towards your goals I feel motivated. Thank you for sharing! 💖

    -A

    Goals for the week:
    1. No snacking
    2. Put nutrition to the forefront
    3. Listen to my satiety cues
    4. Sleep at least 7 hrs every night
    5. Morning exercise 4-5x/week
    6. Try my best to walk 3-4x/week

    REMINDER TO SELF:
    Highest Weight, 2011: 180 Lbs (81.6 Kilos)
    MFP Start: 175 Lbs (79.4 Kilos)
    Current Weight: 134.2 Lbs (60.9 Kilos)

    2022 LOSS: 5.4 Lbs (2.4 Kilos)
    January Start/End: 139.6 / 137.6 (- 2.0)
    February Start/End: 137.6 / 134.2 (-3.4)
    March Start/End: 134.2 / 134.4 (+0.2)

    2021 LOSS: 16.8 Lbs (8.3 Kilos) So proud!!
    June Start/End: 156.4 / 151.8 (- 4.6)
    July Start/End: 151.8 / 148.4 (- 3.4)
    August Start/End: 150.2 / 146.4 (- 3.8)
    September Start/End: 141.2 lbs (- 5.2)
    October Start/End: 141.2 / 138.4 (-2.8)
    November Start/End: 138.4 / 138.8 (+0.4)
    December Start/End: 138.8 / 139.6 (+0.8)
  • aliru108
    aliru108 Posts: 94 Member
    edited March 2022
    Hey, @ashleycarole86 and @Chalmation you're crushing it!! Great job!
    I want to have some of what you're having, please! 😅
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,895 Member
    Hi. I am Dawn. 61, 5'2"
    I joined MFP in October of 2018 and have lost over 50 pounds.
    My ideal healthy body weight is 110-118, so I have quite a long way to go yet.
    I have gained 10 pounds over the past year, so I first have to undo that.



    3/01 - 138.2 - Day 2 of a cleanse/reset
    3/02 - 137.0 - Eliminating: dairy, wheat, grapes, fungus (mushrooms etc.), sugar, and anything fermented like vinegar. Mostly missing my morning cream in my coffee, but I am way less bloated after my coffee than previously.
    3/03 - 137.2 - Getting slowly used to the copious amounts of brown rice.
    3/04 - 136.8 - Ended up having to work an unexpected split shift yesterday, so dinner was late. Not sick of brown rice just yet, jazzing it up as best that I can. I realize that I haven't eaten any meat this week! I will add some to my rice concoction for tonight. Honestly, cream of mushroom soup would have been so good in it, but sugar, mushrooms, and dairy are not on plan.
    3/05 - 135.8 - Day 6 of the 7? day cleanse, but on days off so no stress, and lots more time to eat nicely. Forgot to add meat to my brown rice yesterday, but there were so many other things in it. Maybe today.
    3/06 - 135.6 - Day 7 of the cleanse. I put unsweetened almond milk in my cinnamon infused coffee this morning. Yeah, still missing my coffee cream.
    3/07 - 136.0 - Not happy to see a rise. No change to my eating except for 10 calories worth of sugar free jello that I made 2 nights in a row. Out of herbs for the cleanse for 2 days, so maybe that? Tomorrow I will be going back to cream in my morning coffee, otherwise going to keep the eating plan for a few days longer, I have lots prepped.
    3/08 - 136.8 - Officially having some cream in my coffee this morning. However, it is 6% instead of my usual 10% (half and half). It tastes good, better than black coffee for sure, but considering I gave it up for 8 days I should have went with the 10 or 18%. 6% it will be for a week, 500ml, and I put 2 tablespoons in each of my 2 cups of coffee. I won't be adding wheat back in just yet.
    3/09 - 136.0 - Still basically eating the same as I was on the cleanse except for dairy. I had so much food prepped that was within the guidelines, and it is delicious. I am the opposite of most, I have been trying to add carbs albeit brown rice mainly. My fibre was dismally low and the numbers are better on my MFP tracker.
    3/10 - 138.2 - Ouch!! Right back to the beginning of the month. First time having salt (and peanuts) in awhile, I will eliminate it today and hope for a better number tomorrow.
    3/11 - 139.2 - Double ouch. I have re-introduced everything back but wheat since the cleanse, and it isn't boding well. I think that I am going to quit the brown rice and kind of go back to my normal work week food: grilled chicken breast and veggies. I did not resist the tablespoon of peanuts last night. I have to really think about how I was feeling when I had certain things eliminated.
    3/12 - 139.2 - Didn't get a chance for the forums, but did weigh. Catching up on the posts..
    3/13 - 136.4 - Well that was nice to see today. No rhyme or reason though.
    3/14 - 138.8 - All over the place. I had lots of workouts and activity yesterday, healthy food. Hope to see a drop tomorrow.
    3/15 - 138.0 - I am going to keep my tablespoon of spicy peanuts to once or twice a week instead of daily as part of my snack buffet. I had wheat in the form of one of those knorr pasta packets the last 2 nights, 1/2 cup to go with my meat and veg. I seldom eat pasta, it was a nice change.
    3/16 - 136.0 - Dinner will be late tonight because of work (every Wednesday). As usual, my weight is all over the place.
    3/17 - 135.8 - Hmm, unexpected, but I'll take it.
    3/18 - 136.0 - I tend to eat differently on the weekends, my days off. Really hoping that the weather improves so that I can get out to some trails and do some stuff around my house outside. TGIF.
    3/19 - 137.0 - Kind of expected, I had an indulgent night last night. Planning on lots of workouts here and there and a nice long walk outside today.
    3/20 - DNW, up at 3am drinking water, juice, and then coffee once I realized that I wouldn't be going back to bed and weighing when I got back up.
    3/21 - 138.8 - That is my weekend catching up, wings, nachos, cocktails etc. Too much salt I am sure, and not enough good stuff. I was well within my calories because I was so active, so hoping that it will drop back down over the coming days. Today's food is prepped and logged including snacks.
    3/22 - 137.4 - 9 days left of this month. I want this to be a month where I end up with a loss instead of a gain like the last bunch of months.
    3/23 - 136.8 - Glad to see that this morning. Long way to get back to 130.6 from 2021, but determined.
    3/24 - 137.4 - Late work night, late dinner and added snacks.
    3/25 - 136.8 - I tend to be more indulgent on the weekends with funner food. However I also have more time for workouts. We are forecasted rain for the weekend, which means none of my usual weekend hikes. Maybe I should try for just one indulgent meal instead of 2 this time around?
    3/26 - 136.8 - A bit indulgent last night, but also burned lots of calories
    3/27 - 137.2 - I was "good" yesterday, so the uptick must be from Friday.
    3/28
    3/29
    3/30
    3/31

    March beginning weight: 138.2
    Goal weight (ambitious) 134.2
  • Arc2Arc
    Arc2Arc Posts: 484 Member
    edited March 2022
    Goals: Maintain Weight 178-182
    Log During Maintenance

    Oct. 2021 weight: 206.0
    Weight loss: 27.7

    3/01: 178.0
    3/02: 178.8
    3/03: 179.8
    3/04: 179.5
    3/05: 179.7
    3/06: 179.1
    3/07: 178.8
    3/08: 178.0
    3/09: 179.2 Salt day yesterday
    3/10: 178.1
    3/11: 178.9
    3/12: 178.3
    3/13: 179.1 DST earlier weigh-in
    3/14: 179.3 Calories well under Sat&Sun
    3/15: 180.2
    3/16: 179.0
    3/17: 178.8
    3/18: 177.9
    3/19: 178.8
    3/20: 177.7

    3/21: 177.8 Low even with muscle/exercise soreness. The last couple of weeks I’ve had exercise related water retention from new endurance routine. Wondering how it will play out.

    3/22: 177.6
    3/23: 178.6 Salty day, calories on track
    3/24: 178.5
    3/25: 178.4 Over backloaded but on target
    3/26: 178.5 Late night backloading
    3/27: 178.3 Salty day, calories on track
    3/28:
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  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,305 Member
    aliru108 wrote: »
    Hey, @ashleycarole86 and @Chalmation you're crushing it!! Great job!
    I want to have some of what you're having, please! 😅

    Thanks :)
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,305 Member
    Height: 5'9" Age: 35
    Starting weight: 293 (1/28/2021)
    March SW: 176.4
    March GW: 169.2
    UGW: 168 (for now.. this was my first big goal of 125 pounds down, will re-assess when I get there in April!!!!!! :D)

    3/01 - 176.4
    3/02 - 176.2
    3/03 - 176.4
    3/04 - 173.4
    3/05 - 174
    3/06 - 174
    3/07 - 173.2
    3/08 - 172.6

    Week 1 results: -3.8

    3/09 - 171.2
    3/10 - 170.6
    3/11 - 170.8
    3/12 - 169.8
    3/13 - 170.6
    3/14 - 171.8
    3/15 - 172.4

    Week 2 results: -0.2

    3/16 - 173.4
    3/17 - 172.8
    3/18 - 171.6
    3/19 - 170.6
    3/20 - 167.4
    3/21 - 167.4
    3/22 - 167.8

    Week 3 results: -4.6

    3/23 - 168
    3/24 - 168.4
    3/25 - 168.2
    3/26 - 166.8
    3/27 - 168.4
  • BittersweetVita
    BittersweetVita Posts: 745 Member
    January Starting Weight: 194.7
    February Starting Weight: 196.1
    March Starting Weight: 189.8
    End of March Goal: 183.8 (revised)

    Stats: 44 y/o female, 2x cancer survivor with Hypothyroidism dealing with menopause, plantar fasciitis and bone spurs - not to be used as excuses, but to be reminders of being kind to my body and accepting of its journey.

    Goals: Stay under calories; Drink 96oz of water; Daily stretching; Daily low impact exercise and weights.

    03/01: 188.5
    03/02: 190.0 - expected from last night's Mardi Gras dinner.
    03/03: 188.3
    03/04: 188.8
    03/05: 188.9 - been eating higher carbs
    03/06: 188.1 - did not cave to cravings
    03/07: 187.7
    03/08: 188.3 - Oops! I forgot to log that bagel.
    03/09: 188.3 - Been doing things right. The drop will come.
    03/10: 186.7 - There it is! Hoping my body lets it stay there.
    03/11: 186.5 - Yes! It is staying!
    03/12: 188.3 - No, you're back! Lol! Late dinner/higher carb level/not drinking enough water
    03/13: 187.5
    03/14: 187.8 - Cheating on carbs and sugar. Need to stop before it becomes habit.
    03/15: 189.3 - Not feeling well, swelling/rash on face and soft carbs were all my tummy wanted to eat.
    03/16: 188.1 - Tried to stay on track. Taking allergy meds to see if it will help with swelling.
    03/17: 188.5
    03/18: 188.7
    03/19: 188.3
    03/20: 188.1 - Going over calorie goals a little each day equals no weight loss. Consistency is key.
    03/21: 189.6
    03/22: 187.8
    03/23: 188.5 - Binged on food as a coping mechanism. Next time, need to binge on Netflix.
    03/24: 188.5
    03/25: 187.0
    03/26: 189.6 - Over calories and carbs.
    03/27: 188.1
    03/28: 188.1
  • TinaLeigh67
    TinaLeigh67 Posts: 669 Member
    My name is Tina, Height: 5'6" Age: 54
    MFP starting weight: 149.2 (3/30/21)
    February results: +1.4 pounds
    February end weight: 139.8
    UGW: 130

    3/01 - 138.2 (138.9 trend) got over 12,000 steps yesterday and stayed under calories
    3/02 - 136.4 (138.6 trend) not sure I trust this number. Kept calories under. Did not exercise or walk. Will see what tomorrow holds.
    3/03 - 137.0 (138.4 trend) calories under yesterday, over 12,000 steps.
    3/04 - 136.6 (138.1 trend) calories under yesterday but very lazy.
    3/05 - DNW - out of town with no scale. Trying to be good and not undue what I've done
    3/06 - DNW - no scale
    3/07 - 140.2 (138.9 trend) Wish I had a scale over the weekend to help me stay on track. Binge ate yesterday. Should be back on track today. Packed good food for the day and hoping to keep dinner under control
    3/08 - 138.6 (138.8 trend) did well with eating yesterday. Got a workout in. Slept well. It's a good day
    3/09 - 139.4 (138.9 trend) a bit of a binge last night. Hormones are not being nice to me right now.
    3/10 - DNW - didn't have the nerve to step on the scale. Could tell by the bloat it wouldn't be good. Daughter from college has been here this week and cooking for me. I have shown no control and am feeling it. It was nice to be taken care of for a change. She went back last night and I am ready to get back on track. Hopefully tomorrows weigh in isn't too bad
    3/11 - 139.2 (139.0 trend) too much snacking last night. Hoping to do better this weekend. Doubtful
    3/12 - DNW
    3/13 - 140.0 (139.3 trend) continuing to destroy any progress I've made over the past year. Knowing I'm doing it, and doing nothing to stop it
    3/14 - 139.2 (139.3 trend) hoping this is a sign of the week to come. Normally higher on Monday than Friday, but today is different. Determined to make this a better week
    3/15 - 138.4 (139.1 trend) - pleased with the number. Really wanted to snack last night but stopped myself. Wasn't really hungry, wasn't bored. Trying to figure out why I frequently have the desire to munch.
    3/16 - 138.4 (139.0 trend) - went over in calories yesterday. Happy no uptick
    3/17 - 137.8 (138.9 trend) - kept calories in check and took a 3 mile walk yesterday
    3/18 - 137.6 (138.7 trend) - don't understand the drop. Ate 1/2 a medium pizza last night. Not a wise thing to do going into a weekend. Oh well. Will try to do better today
    3/19 - 137.6 (138.6 trend)
    3/20 - DNW
    3/21 - 140.6 ( 139.0 trend) - rough weekend. Overdid it in a big way. Another week of fixing the weekend mess :(
    3/22 - 138.4 (138.9 trend) - watched my calories, drank lots of water and did some yoga
    3/23 - 138.2 (138.8 trend) - back to the weight at the beginning of the month. Goal does not seem attainable any longer, but hoping to still end with a little loss
    3/24 - 138.4 (138.8 trend) - sodium was a little high yesterday. Also had some wine that added more calories than I should have had. Planning better for today
    3/25 - 136.6 (138.5 trend) - drank as much water as possible and moved a little more. Love seeing this number, but know by Monday it will be back up
    3/26 - DNW
    3/27 - DNW
    3/28 - 137.2 (138.0 trend) - tried to be good over the weekend. Did not indulge on the food and drink like usual. Still went up a little, but not near as much as usual. Still a few days left to try and make some progress. At this point I would be so happy to just see any kind of loss, no matter how small
    3/29 -
    3/30 -
    3/31 -

    Goal for month: 135
    Running monthly loss/gain: -1.0 pounds
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,188 Member
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    My name is Donna. I am 5’ 5” tall, 61 years old and from the Midwest USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.
    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



    Starting Weight (from February 28th): 198.2
    Goal: 193.2 (Five lb Loss)

    **************************************ONE DAY, ONE STEP, ONE DECISION AT A TIME************************************

    03/01…...196.6…..(Trend Weight 196.5)…..
    03/02.…..197.4…..(Trend Weight 196.6)…..
    03/03.…..196.2…..(Trend Weight 196.6}…..
    03/04.…..196.0…..(Trend Weight 196.5)….. 03/05.…..198.2…..(Trend Weight 196.7)…..
    03/06.…..197.0…..(Trend Weight 196.7)…..
    03/07.…..198.0…..(Trend Weight 196.8)…..
    03/08.…..197.8…..(Trend Weight 196.9)…..
    03/09.…..197.8…..(Trend Weight 197.0)…..
    03/10.…..198.0…..(Trend Weight 197.1)…..
    03/11.…..198.0…..(Trend Weight 197.2)…..
    03/12.…..199.2…..(Trend Weight 197.4)…..
    03/13.…..198.6…..(Trend Weight 197.5)…..
    03/14.…..198.2…..(Trend Weight 197.6)….. 03/15……199.0…..(Trend Weight 197.7)….. 03/16……199.8…..(Trend Weight 197.9)….. 03/17.…..199.8…..(Trend Weight 198.1)….. 03/18.…..198.8…..(Trend Weight 198.2)….. 03/19.…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight xxxxx)….. 03/20.…..198.4…..(Trend Weight 198.4)….. 03/21.…..198.0…..(Trend Weight 198.3)…..

    03/22.…..199.8…..(Trend Weight 198.4)….. Golden Corral for dinner during travel. I am aiming for a slim day today.

    03/23.…..198.8…..(Trend Weight 198.5)….. One pound down today which is probably excess water from the travel/restaurant weight. I did okay yesterday diet-wise. I made some good choices but there is still lots of room for improvement.

    03/24.…..198.8…..(Trend Weight 198.6)….. No change today. Diet was okay until the snacking. Snacks lower in calorie but too many. However, I made an actual effort to get in my 10,000 steps and I am proud of the progress there. Getting in movement and exercise has been almost impossible and had definitely made my efforts more difficult. Gotta eat so gotta burn calories every day!
    03/25.…..199.8…..(Trend Weight 198.7)….. I did horribly yesterday after grocery shopping for the wrong things. Treats for others turned into treats for me. I hope to grow some willpower and make today better.

    03/26.…..199.2…..(Trend Weight 198.8)…… I resolved an issue with my daughter (who is currently staying with me along with my 4 yr old DGS), so I am feeling a little bit better emotionally but it is still fragile. Trying not to eat every emotion.

    03/27.…..199.6…..(Trend Weight 199.0)…… My DGS’ 14th birthday yesterday. Party held out of town so some travel involved (about 90 minutes each way). It was held at a pizza parlor. Of course I ate the Pizza and a piece of the cake (no ice cream). Bump up on the scale. Too much sitting yesterday, I need to get some movement in today but it won’t be outside. Dangerously and Bitterly cold!

    03/28.…..199.6…..(Trend Weight 199.1)…… 3 meals instead of 2 but snacks were better.

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  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,895 Member
    Hi. I am Dawn. 61, 5'2"
    I joined MFP in October of 2018 and have lost over 50 pounds.
    My ideal healthy body weight is 110-118, so I have quite a long way to go yet.
    I have gained 10 pounds over the past year, so I first have to undo that.



    3/01 - 138.2 - Day 2 of a cleanse/reset
    3/02 - 137.0 - Eliminating: dairy, wheat, grapes, fungus (mushrooms etc.), sugar, and anything fermented like vinegar. Mostly missing my morning cream in my coffee, but I am way less bloated after my coffee than previously.
    3/03 - 137.2 - Getting slowly used to the copious amounts of brown rice.
    3/04 - 136.8 - Ended up having to work an unexpected split shift yesterday, so dinner was late. Not sick of brown rice just yet, jazzing it up as best that I can. I realize that I haven't eaten any meat this week! I will add some to my rice concoction for tonight. Honestly, cream of mushroom soup would have been so good in it, but sugar, mushrooms, and dairy are not on plan.
    3/05 - 135.8 - Day 6 of the 7? day cleanse, but on days off so no stress, and lots more time to eat nicely. Forgot to add meat to my brown rice yesterday, but there were so many other things in it. Maybe today.
    3/06 - 135.6 - Day 7 of the cleanse. I put unsweetened almond milk in my cinnamon infused coffee this morning. Yeah, still missing my coffee cream.
    3/07 - 136.0 - Not happy to see a rise. No change to my eating except for 10 calories worth of sugar free jello that I made 2 nights in a row. Out of herbs for the cleanse for 2 days, so maybe that? Tomorrow I will be going back to cream in my morning coffee, otherwise going to keep the eating plan for a few days longer, I have lots prepped.
    3/08 - 136.8 - Officially having some cream in my coffee this morning. However, it is 6% instead of my usual 10% (half and half). It tastes good, better than black coffee for sure, but considering I gave it up for 8 days I should have went with the 10 or 18%. 6% it will be for a week, 500ml, and I put 2 tablespoons in each of my 2 cups of coffee. I won't be adding wheat back in just yet.
    3/09 - 136.0 - Still basically eating the same as I was on the cleanse except for dairy. I had so much food prepped that was within the guidelines, and it is delicious. I am the opposite of most, I have been trying to add carbs albeit brown rice mainly. My fibre was dismally low and the numbers are better on my MFP tracker.
    3/10 - 138.2 - Ouch!! Right back to the beginning of the month. First time having salt (and peanuts) in awhile, I will eliminate it today and hope for a better number tomorrow.
    3/11 - 139.2 - Double ouch. I have re-introduced everything back but wheat since the cleanse, and it isn't boding well. I think that I am going to quit the brown rice and kind of go back to my normal work week food: grilled chicken breast and veggies. I did not resist the tablespoon of peanuts last night. I have to really think about how I was feeling when I had certain things eliminated.
    3/12 - 139.2 - Didn't get a chance for the forums, but did weigh. Catching up on the posts..
    3/13 - 136.4 - Well that was nice to see today. No rhyme or reason though.
    3/14 - 138.8 - All over the place. I had lots of workouts and activity yesterday, healthy food. Hope to see a drop tomorrow.
    3/15 - 138.0 - I am going to keep my tablespoon of spicy peanuts to once or twice a week instead of daily as part of my snack buffet. I had wheat in the form of one of those knorr pasta packets the last 2 nights, 1/2 cup to go with my meat and veg. I seldom eat pasta, it was a nice change.
    3/16 - 136.0 - Dinner will be late tonight because of work (every Wednesday). As usual, my weight is all over the place.
    3/17 - 135.8 - Hmm, unexpected, but I'll take it.
    3/18 - 136.0 - I tend to eat differently on the weekends, my days off. Really hoping that the weather improves so that I can get out to some trails and do some stuff around my house outside. TGIF.
    3/19 - 137.0 - Kind of expected, I had an indulgent night last night. Planning on lots of workouts here and there and a nice long walk outside today.
    3/20 - DNW, up at 3am drinking water, juice, and then coffee once I realized that I wouldn't be going back to bed and weighing when I got back up.
    3/21 - 138.8 - That is my weekend catching up, wings, nachos, cocktails etc. Too much salt I am sure, and not enough good stuff. I was well within my calories because I was so active, so hoping that it will drop back down over the coming days. Today's food is prepped and logged including snacks.
    3/22 - 137.4 - 9 days left of this month. I want this to be a month where I end up with a loss instead of a gain like the last bunch of months.
    3/23 - 136.8 - Glad to see that this morning. Long way to get back to 130.6 from 2021, but determined.
    3/24 - 137.4 - Late work night, late dinner and added snacks.
    3/25 - 136.8 - I tend to be more indulgent on the weekends with funner food. However I also have more time for workouts. We are forecasted rain for the weekend, which means none of my usual weekend hikes. Maybe I should try for just one indulgent meal instead of 2 this time around?
    3/26 - 136.8 - A bit indulgent last night, but also burned lots of calories
    3/27 - 137.2 - I was "good" yesterday, so the uptick must be from Friday.
    3/28 - 137.8 - Not happy to see that this morning, no idea why the uptick. 3 days left, dinner out tomorrow so had better be extra good today.
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    March beginning weight: 138.2
    Goal weight (ambitious) 134.2
  • Arc2Arc
    Arc2Arc Posts: 484 Member
    Goals: Maintain Weight 178-182
    Log During Maintenance

    Oct. 2021 weight: 206.0
    Weight loss: 27.5

    3/01: 178.0
    3/02: 178.8
    3/03: 179.8
    3/04: 179.5
    3/05: 179.7
    3/06: 179.1
    3/07: 178.8
    3/08: 178.0
    3/09: 179.2 Salt day yesterday
    3/10: 178.1
    3/11: 178.9
    3/12: 178.3
    3/13: 179.1 DST earlier weigh-in
    3/14: 179.3 Calories well under Sat&Sun
    3/15: 180.2
    3/16: 179.0
    3/17: 178.8
    3/18: 177.9
    3/19: 178.8
    3/20: 177.7

    3/21: 177.8 Low even with muscle/exercise soreness. The last couple of weeks I’ve had exercise related water retention from new endurance routine. Wondering how it will play out.

    3/22: 177.6
    3/23: 178.6 Salty day, calories on track
    3/24: 178.5
    3/25: 178.4 Over backloaded but on target
    3/26: 178.5 Late night backloading
    3/27: 178.3 Salty day, calories on track
    3/28: 178.5
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  • MsMcClane
    MsMcClane Posts: 62 Member
    Question: Opinions on weighing in every day to once a week. When I saw the scale not moving day to day, I started to become disheartened. I then compared last Saturday's weight to this Saturday's weight and saw that I lost one pound. I was unable to see that with the daily weigh-in. Is it because weighing in daily is new to me and my mindset will adjust? What is the benefit from daily weigh-ins? Cheers

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