July 2022 Accountability Month - Check-In
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My name is Donna. I am 5’ 5” tall, 62 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 July 1st): 202.8
Goal: 197.8 (Five lb Loss)
Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx
**************************************ONE DAY, ONE STEP, ONE DECISION AT A TIME************************************
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
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07/02-202.6-(Trend Weight 203.2)-
07/03-204.6-(Trend Weight 203.4)-
07/04-203.6-(Trend Weight 203.4)-
07/05-205.0-(Trend Weight 203.6)-
07/06-203.2-(Trend Weight 203.6)-
07/07-202.0-(Trend Weight 203.4)-
07/08-201.8-(Trend Weight 203.2)-
07/09-199.6-(Trend Weight 202.9)-
07/10-198.4-(Trend Weight 202.5)-
07/11-195.6-(Trend Weight 201.8)-
07/12-196.6-(Trend Weight 201.3)-
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07/14-197.4-(Trend Weight 200.5)-
07/15-198.2-(Trend Weight 200.3)- Okay, what’s going on??? Scale did not seem wonky today. Is it the healing from Covid? Still testing with one solid line and one very faint line. Feeling so much better! I have been CONSISTENLY a perfect dieter (lately). Hitting macros perfectly. Staying under on calorie and carbs. Glucose has really improved over this past week of following the eating plan. I’ve even increased the exercise after feeling better (and not having handymen here all day). Last night I danced to 5 songs (23 minutes) last night! The only other thing I can think of is that I’ve been trying to do some fasting overnight/morning and it’s pushing my meals out much later than usual. Dinner has been really late the last few nights. I’ll try to readjust it all and see what happens. I am still a bit worried about my scale, it was crazy yesterday and I don’t think I got the same reading twice. However, today, it seemed back to normal. I will keep watching that too. Handymen will be back today, but I’ll still try to fit in some movement. Of course, I will wear my continue wearing my mask during any direct contact for a few more days. My trend weight is still going down, I’ll take it!
07/16-198.8-(Trend Weight 200.1)- This is getting scary. Another huge jump up on the scale. Again, I stayed under calorie, under carb, met my macros wonderfully. I fit in 50 minutes of walking including inclines in two sets and I did some gardening and plant transplanting. I continued to log every bite. The only negative is that dinner was very late (after 11:00 pm) due to an unexpected phone call from an old friend in Tennessee. Scale was consistent with several weigh-ins. I don’t get it. I understand I am healing from Covid. I guess my weight drops were due to sickness, even though my appetite was fine and I at all my calories and carbs then too, even in the worst of the illness. Interestingly, my fat percentage has been staying the exact same and my trend weight continues to go down, even after several days of “gains”. Hmmm…..
07/17-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)- I couldn’t bare to see another unwarranted gain today and it’s there, I can feel it. Taking a day off the scale and hoping it will turn around. Sticking to the plan.
07/18-200.8-(Trend Weight 200.2)- WTH? Goodbye Onederland! I was under calorie and carb again yesterday. A very high calorie burn for the day. Macros were good but sodium showed a little high due to a frozen dinner. I have not eaten back any caiories. Feeling pretty good. Still a bit of a cough but testing negative finally for the Covid virus. I still don’t get it. Especially since the gains have been higher than the original whoosh after testing positive for Covid. I’m really starting to feel sorry for myself here. This is not a plateau, it’s a steady gain for no apparent reason. I’m really starting to feel sorry for myself and that usually does not lead me to a very good place.
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@deepwoodslady, what if your body needs more water to get rid of the salty meals?
You've worked so hard! I am betting that your body is prepping for a drop, just stick to it!
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Name: Ashley
Age: 35
Height: 5'9"
Goal: Stay in maintenance range (160-165)
Jul 1: 163.4
Jul 2: 162
Jul 3: 165.2
Jul 4: 164
Jul 5: 164
Jul 6: 164.6
Jul 7: 164.4
Jul 8: 163.4
Jul 9: 163
Jul 10: 161.2
Jul 11: 160.8
Jul 12: 161.8
Jul 13: 161.2
Jul 14: 160.8
Jul 15: 162.8
Jul 16: 166.4
Jul 17: DNW
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@dawnbgethealthy @mthomas0228 thank you!2
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Name: Holly
Height: 5'5" Age: 34
Starting Weight (May 18): 150 lbs
July Starting Weight: 142.1
July goal: 139
UGW: 125
7/1: 142.1
7/2: 142 Went on a 3.3 mile hike up a mountain yesterday. Really breathtaking view at the top.
7/3: 141.6
7/4: 140.8 Yesterday I did some yoga then 45 minutes of circuit training. I had a few bad days, but I'm happy to be back on track with food and exercise.
7/5: 141.1
7/6: 140.9
7/7: 141.8 Walked from my house to downtown yesterday evening (about 4 miles) and got icecream. Consequently, the icecream put me over, but it was so good.I'll have to try not to make that a habit.
7/8: 141.1 Went for a walk yesterday, then got in some yoga and a little HIT
7/9: 141.1
7/10: 140.7 Did 35 minutes of HIIT yesterday 🥵🥵
7/11: 140.8
7/12: 140.2 Was feeling sore yesterday, so I took a rest day and did some light stretching.
7/13: 140.3 Did some yoga and a core workout
7/14: 142 I expected a jump this morning. Early weigh in and went for dinner and a movie last night. It was a bit of an indulgent day.
7/15: 141.4 Did a lower body strength workout and some meal prep for the week.. trying something new.
7/16: 141.4
7/17: 140.2 Did some yoga followed by HIIT
7/18: 139 Woohoo! So excited! Today marks the day I hit/passed 10 lbs down 😄
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Nikki
July goal - 190
7/4 - 194.8
7/5 DNW. Currently pouring outside (which is very much needed) so will likely do a treadmill walk
7/15 - 196.8
7/16 - 196.8
7/17 - 196.6
7/18 - 196.2
7/19 - 196.4
So I did go to the dr yesterday and got xray'd. No break showed on the xray, but the dr is going with the theory of: if it acts like a duck and feels like a duck, then we're treating it like a duck. I'm in a beautiful boot for 3 weeks, go back for a status check, and so on for likely 12 weeks. Why so long? Because several years ago I broke a bone in my foot, then broke another bone in my foot, then fell down stairs and fractured my left leg just above the ankle. And each break took twice as long to heal as it should have. So yup, probably 3 lovely months in a lovely boot. But at least now healing should start. Hopefully I'll get my boot mojo back quickly though, yesterday I could tell every time I didn't step square, lovely pain warned me to do better.
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I am Dawn
61 years old, 5'2"
I joined MFP in October 2018
I have lost around 50 pounds and have another 20-30 to lose. I was 10 pounds less at this time last year and really did feel better. Right now I don't fit into the clothes that I was wearing then. I will use that as motivation to try to reduce.
Friday July 01 - 138.6 - Happy Canada Day : - ) I will try to keep it reasonable today after work when all of the festivities are going on. This morning shows me up 0.9 above last month's start weight.
Saturday July 02 - 136.2 - Huh? Well, I'll take it : - ) Danced my *kitten* off at the park right near my house. We too had a big rain storm at one point and got drenched. Ran under a tree, the band temporarily stopped so we went back to my place to change clothes and went back when we heard the band start back up. We got a beautiful rainbow after all of that : - )
Sunday July 03 - 138.4 - I went into the red a little bit (18) yesterday which rarely happens. The scale has reflected it. It is supposed to rain here for today and tomorrow, so I got all of the grass cut and stuff yesterday. Today I will pick away at indoor stuff, get the floors washed etc.
Monday July 04 - 141.0 - Ouch
Tuesday July 05 - 140.4 - Very late dinner last night, so hoping to see a good drop tomorrow as I anticipate a normal eating window tonight. Went to see the Elvis movie, then watched the Macy's July 4th celebration on TV.
Wednesday July 06 - 138.6 - Okay, back to the month's start weight
Thursday July 07 - 138.6 - Expected a big drop today, so very much activity and little food. Maybe it will take a couple of days, or maybe my body likes it best at this weight.
Friday July 08 - 138.5 - So quick to gain, so slooowww to take off. Banner week, lots of exercise and healthy food choices. I honestly had expected a better drop. Friday night is usually when I eat something a bit more indulgent (but staying within calories). We'll see.
Saturday July 09 - 137.7 - I did have 4 wings last night. Weekends I definitely eat a little differently. I also have more time for working out on my days off, but I don't get the steps on my pedometre that I do while waitressing during the week.
Sunday July 10 - 138.8 - Taking the gain in stride.
Monday July 11 - 141.0 - I don't get it : - (
Tuesday July 12 - 139.8 - Lots of sweating in the yard after work yesterday.
Wednesday July 13 - 138.6 - Back to this month's start weight again. Too scary to climb up into the 140s, which was my weight 2 years ago.
Thursday July 14 - 139.5 - I weighed at 4am, so am okay with the rise.
Friday July 15 - 139.2 - I would rather it had been lower heading into the weekend, but not stressing.
Saturday July 16 - 140.2 - One pound gain. I take a break from salad or lean meat and veg on the weekends. Weight goes up, but to be sustainable long term I have to have some fun foods. I do keep it withing calorie range.
Sunday July 17 - 140.7 - I am usually "good" all week and allow myself a few indulgences on weekends. This past week could have been better, I will try harder this coming week including today.
Monday July 18 - 141.3 - I kept calories very low yesterday and got in lots of workouts. Ready for a drop.
Tuesday July 19 - 139.8 - I am wondering if sweating all day in the sun over the weekend caused me to retain some fat. Who knows. More calories out than in yesterday, so hoping for a continued loss during the work week.
Start weight this month: 138.6
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My name is Donna. I am 5’ 5” tall, 62 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 July 1st): 202.8
Goal: 197.8 (Five lb Loss)
Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx
**************************************ONE DAY, ONE STEP, ONE DECISION AT A TIME************************************
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
07/01-202.8-(Trend Weight 203.0)-
07/02-202.6-(Trend Weight 203.2)-
07/03-204.6-(Trend Weight 203.4)-
07/04-203.6-(Trend Weight 203.4)-
07/05-205.0-(Trend Weight 203.6)-
07/06-203.2-(Trend Weight 203.6)-
07/07-202.0-(Trend Weight 203.4)-
07/08-201.8-(Trend Weight 203.2)-
07/09-199.6-(Trend Weight 202.9)-
07/10-198.4-(Trend Weight 202.5)-
07/11-195.6-(Trend Weight 201.8)-
07/12-196.6-(Trend Weight 201.3)-
07/13-197.0-(Trend Weight 200.8)-
07/14-197.4-(Trend Weight 200.5)-
07/15-198.2-(Trend Weight 200.3)-
07/16-198.8-(Trend Weight 200.1)-
07/17-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-
07/18-200.8-(Trend Weight 200.2)- WTH? Goodbye Onederland! I was under calorie and carb again yesterday. A very high calorie burn for the day. Macros were good but sodium showed a little high due to a frozen dinner. I have not eaten back any caiories. Feeling pretty good. Still a bit of a cough but testing negative finally for the Covid virus. I still don’t get it. Especially since the gains have been higher than the original whoosh after testing positive for Covid. I’m really starting to feel sorry for myself here. This is not a plateau, it’s a steady gain for no apparent reason. I’m really starting to feel sorry for myself and that usually does not lead me to a very good place.
07/19-200.6-(Trend Weight 200.3)- The scale is finally leveling off. There is even a small 0.2 drop today. Maybe it will turn completely back around and wander back into Onederland. I took a long walk of over 30 minutes in my neighborhood with my son last night. The hardest part was my own driveway and my own street due to th4 steep inclines. The rest of it was broken up between hills, inclines and flat areas. Just random enough to make it possible for me. I don’t think my son was too thrilled but I know he is trying to help me keep my heart strong. He took it all more seriously when he saw me on the heart monitor at home with all the wires. Truthfully though, he needs the movement as much or more than me. He is 5’ 6” and weighs about 306 pounds. His BMI is over 50. He is 26 years old but his autism keeps him from fully understanding the gravity of his situation. I hope to get him out even more. Also, to get him dancing with me again! My blood pressure ran low all day yesterday. About 98/52 most of the day and evening. This morning running about the same again. I have no idea if I should be taking the BP meds when it runs this low. Anyone happen to know anything about that? I’ll also google what I can.
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Height 5'4" Age:52
Ultimate Goal Weight 127-134 lbs.
March Start Weight: 194.8 lbs.
April Start Weight: 189.4 lbs.
May Start Weight: 184.1 lbs.
June Start Weight: 181.8 lbs.
July Start Weight: 175.4 lbs.
July Goals: Running 3 x per week, Body Strength Workouts, Mindful Way of Eating, Daily Accountability
7/01: 175.4 Yesterday was a running day + core workout. NSV: I ordered a dress online in an XL and Large to see which would fit best for an event this week and then decided to order the Medium just in case. It arrived last night, and the medium is the clear winner!
7/02: 175.2 Yesterday was a running day + upper body strength workout. Switched my Saturday run to Friday due to a forecast of all day thunderstorms on Saturday and had to run in the 90+heat...so miserable but got it done! And do you think it is actually thunderstorming now that it is Saturday....no!
7/03: 175.0 Yesterday was a full body HIIT workout and other than that a very sedentary day, need to move more today.
7/04: 174.7 Yesterday was a scheduled rest day but got in a good number of steps going for a walk with my husband and then out shopping. Today I hit the 20 lbs. weight loss mark & am no longer in the obese range for BMI... YAY!!
7/05: 173.7 Yesterday was a running day + full body endurance workout with weights. My meals for most of today and tomorrow are mostly out of my control (and I plan on alcoholic beverages tonight which I have been limiting while losing weight) but will do as well as I can but fully expect to see a gain when I weigh in again on 7/7 but also fully know it will come right back down when I return to my normal schedule.
7/06: (Out of town, will not be able to weigh-in) Yesterday was an upper body endurance workout before I left town and then lots of steps afterwards, hit 24,000+ for the day.
7/07: 177.0 Back home to weigh-in this morning, scale is up 3.3 lbs. from Tuesday's weigh-in. I was expecting this and know it is not a real "gain'. The important thing is I am in a place where I can have days that are indulgence days and then get right back to working on my goals without being derailed. This is a big improvement for me!
7/08: 175.6 Scale is moving back down, which is encouraging but woke up feeling sick this morning. So far testing negative for C19 & hoping it's not strep either. Going to take it easy today, no workouts, lots of fluids.
7/09: 173.8 Still sick but still testing negative so that's good news. Have head congestion, sore throat, fever, headache, body aches, chills, super weak & tired, so definitely have something but fingers crossed it doesn't last long.
7/10: 173.3 Took my 3rd Covid test today, after 2 negatives the 3rd one came back positive.
7/11: 172.6 Was able to do a tele-visit with a nurse practitioner yesterday through my state's board of health and got approved for a prescription for a Covid medicine and was able to receive it same day. Supposed to make a world of difference in recovery, hope so!
7/12: 172.6 I wouldn't say I am feeling "better" but more feeling "not as bad". Does that make sense, lol!
7/13: DNW
7/14: 172.7 It's been a week since any activity/workout...going to try a slow, short walk today (I won't be near anyone). Symptom wise, still congested, coughing, head pain, and weak feeling. I am trying to focus on the fact that I AM feeling better and not getting in my head, wondering about if I have lost the strength/fitness I had before C19 and will need to rebuild from scratch or if I just need to fully recover and I will be able to pick-up where I was before. Reality is probably somewhere in between.
7/15: 172.6 Yesterday's walk was super sloooow but felt okay. Going on another walk today and maybe some yoga if my headache will allow it. Today is my last dose of the C19 meds & last day of required quarantine. Will re-test again tomorrow.
7/16: 172.2 Went on a walk again yesterday & was a little faster than the day before, slowly my energy is returning. Planning a longer walk today to work on endurance.
7/17: 171.7 Doubled my walking distance yesterday and was back to my normal pace. By yesterday evening felt a good bit of my energy return, too. Tested negative today, YAY! but sill dealing with the cough, headache, and congestion, feel like it will be a bit before I can start running again.
7/18: 171.3 Really was feeling the heat yesterday, so stayed inside and did not get a walk in but the lingering sick feeling is ebbing away and lots more energy is returning. Stamina is not existent though, so taking it super slow as I resume normal activities.
7/19: 170.9 Was a rainy day all day yesterday but the forecast showed at break from 3-4 p.m. so went out for a walk then. Got lightly rained on but it actually felt nice. Planning to venture out to the grocery store today and actually cook something for dinner tonight. I haven't cooked a real meal in what feels like forever!
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Name: Ashley
Age: 35
Height: 5'9"
Goal: Stay in maintenance range (160-165)
Jul 1: 163.4
Jul 2: 162
Jul 3: 165.2
Jul 4: 164
Jul 5: 164
Jul 6: 164.6
Jul 7: 164.4
Jul 8: 163.4
Jul 9: 163
Jul 10: 161.2
Jul 11: 160.8
Jul 12: 161.8
Jul 13: 161.2
Jul 14: 160.8
Jul 15: 162.8
Jul 16: 166.4
Jul 17: DNW
Jul 18: 163.8
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OMG, @HollyL7714! I wanna be like you when I grow up... Jokes aside, CONGRATS!! 🎉
@nikkit321, Oh no!! I hope you heal faster than expected. Good energy going your way 💖3 -
Name: Holly
Height: 5'5" Age: 34
Starting Weight (May 18): 150 lbs
July Starting Weight: 142.1
July goal: 139
UGW: 125
7/1: 142.1
7/2: 142 Went on a 3.3 mile hike up a mountain yesterday. Really breathtaking view at the top.
7/3: 141.6
7/4: 140.8 Yesterday I did some yoga then 45 minutes of circuit training. I had a few bad days, but I'm happy to be back on track with food and exercise.
7/5: 141.1
7/6: 140.9
7/7: 141.8 Walked from my house to downtown yesterday evening (about 4 miles) and got icecream. Consequently, the icecream put me over, but it was so good.I'll have to try not to make that a habit.
7/8: 141.1 Went for a walk yesterday, then got in some yoga and a little HIT
7/9: 141.1
7/10: 140.7 Did 35 minutes of HIIT yesterday 🥵🥵
7/11: 140.8
7/12: 140.2 Was feeling sore yesterday, so I took a rest day and did some light stretching.
7/13: 140.3 Did some yoga and a core workout
7/14: 142 I expected a jump this morning. Early weigh in and went for dinner and a movie last night. It was a bit of an indulgent day.
7/15: 141.4 Did a lower body strength workout and some meal prep for the week.. trying something new.
7/16: 141.4
7/17: 140.2 Did some yoga followed by HIIT
7/18: 139 Woohoo! So excited! Today marks the day I hit/passed 10 lbs down 😄
7/19: 137.5
7/20: 139.6 I have one word for that.. icecream. Does it every time.3 -
OMG, @HollyL7714! I wanna be like you when I grow up... Jokes aside, CONGRATS!! 🎉
@nikkit321, Oh no!! I hope you heal faster than expected. Good energy going your way 💖
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My name is Tina, Height: 5'6" Age: 55
MFP starting weight: 149.2 (3/30/21)
May start: 128.4 May end: 127.4
June results: -1.0
July goal: maintenance of 128-132
I was not going to participate this month but realized soft diet restrictions lift as of the 6th. So I know as I incorporate more food, the scales will move. Goal is still to maintain weight. I would love to get to 125, but it has taken surgery and very little food to get to 128. I am happy around 130, so I believe I will focus on maintaining and working out. Need to tighten up now.
7/01: 128.6 (128.9 trend)
7/02: DNW
7/03: 125.8 (128.1 trend) not my scales so I'm not thinking this is accurate. Thought I would post anyway. Certain when I get home, that number will jump up
7/04: DNW
7/05: DNW
7/06: 129.0 (128.1 trend) I knew that scale was not right. Oh well, still within range.
7/07: 129.4 (128.3 trend) really need to be mindful now of my food intake. Starting to log again
7/08: 129.6 (128.4 trend) keeps creeping up
7/09: DNW
7/10: DNW a bit of indulging this weekend so the scale will probably show that tomorrow
7/11: 131.8 (129.6 trend) time to get the tracking going and keep from gaining any more. I have been enjoying the solid food though.
7/12: 131.2 (129.8 trend) got in the habit of snacking to keep calories up. Having a hard time stopping
7/13: 129.0 (129.7 trend)
7/14: 128.0 (129.5 trend) didn't eat much yesterday. Had several doctors appointments so it was just grab a piece of fruit and a protein drink to have in-between. Then my car got hit in a parking lot between first and second appointment. GRRRRR. Not what I needed! Ended up being so frazzled, that I forgot to stop at the lab and get my bloodwork drawn. Fortunately no one was hurt and the damage was fairly minimal. So glad I have an old car and a few dings don't look too out of place
Car is to be handed down to my teenage son next year, so I told him I was breaking it in for him. He didn't find it funny
7/15: 128.0 (129.3 trend) not sure how it stayed here after my dinner of puff corn and ice cream
7/16: DNW
7/17: DNW
7/18: 130.8 (129.8 trend) moved my daughter home from college research program. Did not watch my food intake and it showed on the scale this morning. She and I discussed getting a little walking in this week so I'm hoping the numbers start dropping. A lot of changes coming up and I need to stay focused. Starting a new job soon, getting married, getting my teenage son set up in a new school, and moving. Will be a challenge to not stress eat. Need to make a conscious effort to stay on track.
7/19: 129.6 (129.8 trend)
7/20: DNW talked myself out of weighing this morning. Stressful couple of days and I wasn't in the frame of mind to see an uptick. Probably should have weighed to remind myself that stress eating is not good. Oh well. Some things were taken off my plate and now I have fewer things to stress about. The next month should be interesting.4 -
eight: 5'4"
Height: 5'4"
Age: 45
January Starting Weight: 194.7
February Starting Weight: 196.1
March Starting Weight: 189.8
April Starting Weight: 187.0
May Starting Weight: 185.8
June Starting Weight:
July Starting Weight: 190.7
July Goal Weight: 188.7
July's Daily Plan - Take meds, Quit soda, Log everything, Rec Center Workout
07/01: 190.7 - Check, Check, Check, Check
07/02: 190.7 - Not hitting calories yet, but I am on the right path. I took a beginner's strength lesson.
07/03: 190.3 - Zumba day! It was so fun!
07/04: 190.3 - Plantar fasciitis triggered again. It's so frustrating. Focus on creating routines.
07/05: 190.5 - Big meal for fireworks celebration and pre-braces meal for my kids.
07/06: 190.2 - Work out included cycling and a beginner weight lifting session.
07/07: 189.9 - Three doctor's appointments in one day and work in the evening.
07/08: 189.4
07/09: 191.4 - A hungry day. High sodium.
07/10: 190.7 - Zumba and pool day. Clear mammogram! But need to watch for Lymphedema.
07/11: 190.7
07/12: 190.5
07/13: DNW - Traveled to my parents for a visit with my kids and forgot to bring my scale
07/14: DNW - I went to the local YMCA and took a step class.
07/15: DNW - Traveling back home. My calves and so sore!
07/16: 191.4 - I figured on this post traveling. Went to a Zumba class with still sore calves. Lol!
07/17: 188.6 - Not sure that I trust this number.
07/18: 190.3 - Yeah, I knew that number was odd.
07/19: 189.8
07/20: 191.6 - Salty Pho broth and belated bday cake.4 -
@nikkit321 - Thinking of you as you heal! I see you have been discouraged and I can sympathize. I too am realizing that my plantar fasciitis/bone spur is not healing on its own and I need to go back to the doctor, but there never seems to be a right time. But then I tell myself that if I had gone and asked for surgery months ago, my recovery would be over by now. If you don't hear from me that I have made an appointment with ortho, kindly kick that boot of yours into my *kitten*!2
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BittersweetVita wrote: »@nikkit321 - Thinking of you as you heal! I see you have been discouraged and I can sympathize. I too am realizing that my plantar fasciitis/bone spur is not healing on its own and I need to go back to the doctor, but there never seems to be a right time. But then I tell myself that if I had gone and asked for surgery months ago, my recovery would be over by now. If you don't hear from me that I have made an appointment with ortho, kindly kick that boot of yours into my *kitten*!
I see that you and I are kindred spirits! Avoidance doesn't heal anything, it just keeps us in limbo longer. Make the appointment Vita or my boot will be coming your way!2 -
Nikki
July goal - 190
7/4 - 194.8
7/5 DNW. Currently pouring outside (which is very much needed) so will likely do a treadmill walk
7/15 - 196.8
7/16 - 196.8
7/17 - 196.6
7/18 - 196.2
7/19 - 196.4
7/20 - 195.6
Not sure how staying off my leg results in a drop, but I'll definitely take it! 10 days to get to my July goal which isn't likely at all, but I'll take anything lower than my July start.
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I am Dawn
61 years old, 5'2"
I joined MFP in October 2018
I have lost around 50 pounds and have another 20-30 to lose. I was 10 pounds less at this time last year and really did feel better. Right now I don't fit into the clothes that I was wearing then. I will use that as motivation to try to reduce.
Friday July 01 - 138.6 - Happy Canada Day : - ) I will try to keep it reasonable today after work when all of the festivities are going on. This morning shows me up 0.9 above last month's start weight.
Saturday July 02 - 136.2 - Huh? Well, I'll take it : - ) Danced my *kitten* off at the park right near my house. We too had a big rain storm at one point and got drenched. Ran under a tree, the band temporarily stopped so we went back to my place to change clothes and went back when we heard the band start back up. We got a beautiful rainbow after all of that : - )
Sunday July 03 - 138.4 - I went into the red a little bit (18) yesterday which rarely happens. The scale has reflected it. It is supposed to rain here for today and tomorrow, so I got all of the grass cut and stuff yesterday. Today I will pick away at indoor stuff, get the floors washed etc.
Monday July 04 - 141.0 - Ouch
Tuesday July 05 - 140.4 - Very late dinner last night, so hoping to see a good drop tomorrow as I anticipate a normal eating window tonight. Went to see the Elvis movie, then watched the Macy's July 4th celebration on TV.
Wednesday July 06 - 138.6 - Okay, back to the month's start weight
Thursday July 07 - 138.6 - Expected a big drop today, so very much activity and little food. Maybe it will take a couple of days, or maybe my body likes it best at this weight.
Friday July 08 - 138.5 - So quick to gain, so slooowww to take off. Banner week, lots of exercise and healthy food choices. I honestly had expected a better drop. Friday night is usually when I eat something a bit more indulgent (but staying within calories). We'll see.
Saturday July 09 - 137.7 - I did have 4 wings last night. Weekends I definitely eat a little differently. I also have more time for working out on my days off, but I don't get the steps on my pedometre that I do while waitressing during the week.
Sunday July 10 - 138.8 - Taking the gain in stride.
Monday July 11 - 141.0 - I don't get it : - (
Tuesday July 12 - 139.8 - Lots of sweating in the yard after work yesterday.
Wednesday July 13 - 138.6 - Back to this month's start weight again. Too scary to climb up into the 140s, which was my weight 2 years ago.
Thursday July 14 - 139.5 - I weighed at 4am, so am okay with the rise.
Friday July 15 - 139.2 - I would rather it had been lower heading into the weekend, but not stressing.
Saturday July 16 - 140.2 - One pound gain. I take a break from salad or lean meat and veg on the weekends. Weight goes up, but to be sustainable long term I have to have some fun foods. I do keep it withing calorie range.
Sunday July 17 - 140.7 - I am usually "good" all week and allow myself a few indulgences on weekends. This past week could have been better, I will try harder this coming week including today.
Monday July 18 - 141.3 - I kept calories very low yesterday and got in lots of workouts. Ready for a drop.
Tuesday July 19 - 139.8 - I am wondering if sweating all day in the sun over the weekend caused me to retain some fat. Who knows. More calories out than in yesterday, so hoping for a continued loss during the work week.
Wednesday July 20 - 138.2 - Picked up some extra shifts yesterday and today, packing lots of veggies and stuff to nibble on to keep my energy up. Tired, but really happy to see a drop on the scale.
Start weight this month: 138.6
EW:6 -
Height 5'4" Age:52
Ultimate Goal Weight 127-134 lbs.
March Start Weight: 194.8 lbs.
April Start Weight: 189.4 lbs.
May Start Weight: 184.1 lbs.
June Start Weight: 181.8 lbs.
July Start Weight: 175.4 lbs.
July Goals: Running 3 x per week, Body Strength Workouts, Mindful Way of Eating, Daily Accountability
7/01: 175.4 Yesterday was a running day + core workout. NSV: I ordered a dress online in an XL and Large to see which would fit best for an event this week and then decided to order the Medium just in case. It arrived last night, and the medium is the clear winner!
7/02: 175.2 Yesterday was a running day + upper body strength workout. Switched my Saturday run to Friday due to a forecast of all day thunderstorms on Saturday and had to run in the 90+heat...so miserable but got it done! And do you think it is actually thunderstorming now that it is Saturday....no!
7/03: 175.0 Yesterday was a full body HIIT workout and other than that a very sedentary day, need to move more today.
7/04: 174.7 Yesterday was a scheduled rest day but got in a good number of steps going for a walk with my husband and then out shopping. Today I hit the 20 lbs. weight loss mark & am no longer in the obese range for BMI... YAY!!
7/05: 173.7 Yesterday was a running day + full body endurance workout with weights. My meals for most of today and tomorrow are mostly out of my control (and I plan on alcoholic beverages tonight which I have been limiting while losing weight) but will do as well as I can but fully expect to see a gain when I weigh in again on 7/7 but also fully know it will come right back down when I return to my normal schedule.
7/06: (Out of town, will not be able to weigh-in) Yesterday was an upper body endurance workout before I left town and then lots of steps afterwards, hit 24,000+ for the day.
7/07: 177.0 Back home to weigh-in this morning, scale is up 3.3 lbs. from Tuesday's weigh-in. I was expecting this and know it is not a real "gain'. The important thing is I am in a place where I can have days that are indulgence days and then get right back to working on my goals without being derailed. This is a big improvement for me!
7/08: 175.6 Scale is moving back down, which is encouraging but woke up feeling sick this morning. So far testing negative for C19 & hoping it's not strep either. Going to take it easy today, no workouts, lots of fluids.
7/09: 173.8 Still sick but still testing negative so that's good news. Have head congestion, sore throat, fever, headache, body aches, chills, super weak & tired, so definitely have something but fingers crossed it doesn't last long.
7/10: 173.3 Took my 3rd Covid test today, after 2 negatives the 3rd one came back positive.
7/11: 172.6 Was able to do a tele-visit with a nurse practitioner yesterday through my state's board of health and got approved for a prescription for a Covid medicine and was able to receive it same day. Supposed to make a world of difference in recovery, hope so!
7/12: 172.6 I wouldn't say I am feeling "better" but more feeling "not as bad". Does that make sense, lol!
7/13: DNW
7/14: 172.7 It's been a week since any activity/workout...going to try a slow, short walk today (I won't be near anyone). Symptom wise, still congested, coughing, head pain, and weak feeling. I am trying to focus on the fact that I AM feeling better and not getting in my head, wondering about if I have lost the strength/fitness I had before C19 and will need to rebuild from scratch or if I just need to fully recover and I will be able to pick-up where I was before. Reality is probably somewhere in between.
7/15: 172.6 Yesterday's walk was super sloooow but felt okay. Going on another walk today and maybe some yoga if my headache will allow it. Today is my last dose of the C19 meds & last day of required quarantine. Will re-test again tomorrow.
7/16: 172.2 Went on a walk again yesterday & was a little faster than the day before, slowly my energy is returning. Planning a longer walk today to work on endurance.
7/17: 171.7 Doubled my walking distance yesterday and was back to my normal pace. By yesterday evening felt a good bit of my energy return, too. Tested negative today, YAY! but sill dealing with the cough, headache, and congestion, feel like it will be a bit before I can start running again.
7/18: 171.3 Really was feeling the heat yesterday, so stayed inside and did not get a walk in but the lingering sick feeling is ebbing away and lots more energy is returning. Stamina is not existent though, so taking it super slow as I resume normal activities.
7/19: 170.9 Was a rainy day all day yesterday but the forecast showed at break from 3-4 p.m. so went out for a walk then. Got lightly rained on but it actually felt nice. Planning to venture out to the grocery store today and actually cook something for dinner tonight. I haven't cooked a real meal in what feels like forever!
7/20: 170.2 Got in a long walk yesterday and will brave the heat again today to get another one in. Been spoiled by the lower temps this summer but it going to be close to 100 today. Staying hydrated!
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