March - accountability month for challenge & support

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  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,870 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.
    3/29 - 136.2 - Going out tonight (Celtic Tenors). Plan was to go for drinks and appies before and after. Too close to the month end weigh in to absorb that, I will see if I can tweak the plan.
    3/30 - 135.2 - Surprised to see this nice lower number, I didn't get dinner until 11pm last night. Normally I am up a couple of pounds after something like that even if my calories were low. Late work night tonight, so another late dinner. Final weigh for the month is motivating : - )
    3/31 - 135.2 - Happy with this. Going to try to lose a few more in April, maybe by the end of May I can get back to the 130.6 from February 2021. It is work!

    March beginning weight: 138.2
    Goal weight (ambitious) 134.2
    Actual weight: 135.2
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,288 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
    3/28 - 169.6
    3/29 - 170.4

    Week 4 results: +2.6

    3/30 - 169.8
    3/31 - DNW (travel)

    March Loss- 6.6
  • MsMcClane
    MsMcClane Posts: 62 Member
    Hi! My name is Michelle, Height: 5'2" Age: 54
    Start weight: 176.6
    March goal: Being new to this, I am not sure what a realistic/do-able goal for two weeks would be
    UGW: 135

    Goals for the March: Track food daily. Get in 10,000 steps a day. Drink water(I find this task much easier in the warmer weather)


    19/03 - 176.6

    20/03 - 175.8 - Morning yoga - 7,076 Steps

    21/03 - 175.6 - Day 1 of Couch to 5K. Hubby now works from home, so we were able to do it together on his
    lunch. It. Was. Rough. I have not gone for a "run" in almost three years. Day two is suppose to
    be Wednesday but it looks like we may get hit with some nasty weather (freezing rain, winds, etc-
    ah, Canadian Spring :smiley: ) Activity: Morning yoga, 7,124 Steps

    22/03 - 174.6 - Morning Yoga, 7,394 Steps
    Baked some banana muffins this morning. Entered the recipe into MFP and discovered that the
    wee F'ers have 258 calories. Tracking really brings these things into the light.

    23/03 - 174.4 - Morning Yoga, 2172 Steps (low energy day)

    24/03 - 175.5 - Morning Yoga, Steps 7113, Day 2 Couch to 5k

    25/03 - 174.6 - Morning Yoga, Steps 15,397

    26/03 - 175.6 - Steps 5,631

    27/03 - 175.6 - Steps 3,669

    28/03 - 175.4 - Steps 3,383

    29/03 - 174.8 - Steps 7,902

    30/03 - 175.6 - Steps 10,831 - Got on the treddy for an hour (Watched Casualty-1909)

    31/03 - 174.8 - Steps TBD psyching myself up to clean out the garage as we finally have a day where it is over 10C. Tomorrow will be back to a high of 3C

    **Thank you for sharing LilyLady3k. Truly inspiring.

    How does one @ ?

  • Lilylady3k
    Lilylady3k Posts: 3,996 Member
    MsMcClane wrote: »
    **Thank you for sharing LilyLady3k. Truly inspiring.

    How does one @ ?

    @MsMcclane - Michelle you are welcome! I hope to inspire myself reviewing my scale and non-scale victories. It was good to reflect back on my list which I've not looked at since Jan 1 this year. Moving forward toward my next baby step goal!

    Using the @ right before the name like I did above basically let's the person know they were tagged in a message.

  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,835 Member
    I'm in. I'm Chris. I live in northern California.
    72 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
    ...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
    Highest Weight: 192.2
    Challenge Starting Weight: 148.4
    Challenge Goal: 145
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 130.0
    03/01 - 148.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...7.02 miles in 126 mins
    03/02 - 149.0 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    03/03 - 149.2 at 6:30 a.m. ...rest day
    03/04 - 150.0 at 6:30 a.m. ...rest day
    03/05 - 152.1 at 8:15 a.m. ...7.38 miles in 128 mins
    03/06 - 149.3 at 8:30 a.m. ...9.53 miles in 183 mins
    03/07 - 148.3 at 8:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    03/08 - 147.4 at 7:30 a.m. ...7.38 miles in 138 mins
    03/09 - 147.3 at 8:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    03/10 - 147.6 at 8:15 a.m. ...rest day
    03/11 - 148.8 at 8:15 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    03/12 - 148.5 at 6:00 a.m. ...3.82 miles in 87 mins w/DH ...my birthday!!
    03/13 - 147.9 at 10:0 a.m. ...7.07 miles in 120 mins
    03/14 - 149.6 at 8:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    03/15 - 150.0 at 9:00 a.m. ...5.87 miles in 124 mins
    03/16 - 148.9 at 8:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    03/17 - 149.0 at 9:00 a.m. ...6.14 miles in 107 mins
    03/18 - 146.4 at 8:30 a.m. ...rest day
    03/19 - 146.9 at 6:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    03/20 - 145.7 at 8:00 a.m. ...nothing!!
    03/21 - 149.0 at 8:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    03/22 - 149.0 at 9:20 a.m. ...6.36 miles in 112 mins
    03/23 - 148.3 at 8:45 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    03/24 - 148.0 at 9:15 a.m. ...7.47 miles in 134 mins
    03/25 - 148.3 at 8:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    03/26 - 150.3 at 8:45 a.m. ...7.44 miles in 128 mins
    03/27 - 147.0 at 9:00 a.m. ...6.36 miles in 113 mins
    03/28 - 148.0 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    03/29 - 149.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...6.46 miles in 110 mins
    03/30 - 147.0 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    03/31 - 147.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...rest day
    Chris
  • river49
    river49 Posts: 100 Member
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  • river49
    river49 Posts: 100 Member
    Hi! My name is Beth, Height: 5'3" Age: 60
    January SW = 175.5
    February SW = 172.5
    March SW = 172.5 | March GW = 169
    01/03 - 172.5
    02/03 - 171.0
    03/03 - 170.5
    04/03 - 171.5
    05/03 - DNW
    06/03 - 172.5
    07/03 - 173.5
    08/03 - 171.0
    09/03 - 170.0
    10/03 - 171.5
    11/03 - 170.5
    12/03 - 172.0
    13/03 - 171.0
    14/03 - 169.5
    15/03 - 168.5
    16/03 - 170.0
    17/03 - 170.0
    18/03 - 170.0
    19/03 - 170.5
    20/03 - 168.0
    21/03 - 168.5
    22/03 - 170.0
    23/03 - 169.5
    24/03 - 169.5
    25/03 - 170.5
    26/03 - 170.0
    27/03 - 169.0
    28/03 - 169.0 (Steady as she goes)
    29/03 - 170.0
    30/03 - 170.0
    31/03 - 170.5 (14-day rolling avg = 169.7)
    Well, must admit that I'm disappointed in myself, as I had reached my goal for the month and then completely went off track. I had a good excuse but it basically comes down to the usual issue of not making my health my first priority. On the positive side, my 14-day rolling average is now under 170, so I'm happy about that.
    Weighing every day can be frustrating but I found when I don't do that, things really go off track because I kid myself about how much food I am actually consuming. Then before I know it, I'm 10 pounds heavier. But like others have noted, you have to find what works for you.
  • Arc2Arc
    Arc2Arc Posts: 484 Member
    Goals: Maintain Weight 178-182
    Log During Maintenance

    Oct. 2021 weight: 206.0
    Weight loss: 28.9

    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
    3/29: 178.4
    3/30: 177.1
    3/31: 177.5

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