☀️ July Daily Weigh in and Logging Challenge 🥗
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Somehow lost my note from previous posts and MFP won’t let me copy and paste. Starting again!
OSW: 250
7/1: 228
7/31 goal: 222
OGW: 150
7/1 228
7/2 228.5
7/3 228.5
7/4 228.5
7/5 229
7/6 229 😑
7/7 228.5-this is like watching paint dry-trying to watch my macros now
7/8 228 like a rollercoaster with baby bumps!
7/9 227
7/10 227.5 my macros have been on point the last two days 👏🏻
7/11 227.5 I unintentionally ate keto yesterday, I was so full and tired!
7/12 227.5 I guess my body likes to hang out here at 227.5 lol my moving average says 227.2, which I like better
7/13 225.5! Woosh! So strange, yesterday I had too much sodium and too few steps 🤷🏻♀️
7/14: DNW-I worked this crazy 30 hour shift at work, be back tomorrow
7/15: 224.5- I’ve reached my first mini goal of losing 10% of my body weight!
7/16: 225
7/17 223.5
7/18: 224
7/19: 223.5
7/20: 224 This month is flying by!
7/21: 223
7/22: 222.5
7/23: 222.5
7/24: 222 Goal for the month! Also, I am such a loon I just realized this is a logging challenge too! 🤪 I do log and complete my diary everyday!3 -
Heaviest weight: 293 (1/28/21)
Current weight (Jul 1): 163.4
Daily Focus:
🌼 stay in maintenance range (160-165)
July 1 - 163.4 (Happy Canada Day! Work gave us a four day weekend. My husband and I came up to the lake last night. Sun is shining!)
July 2 - 162 (We got a 60 minute walk in yesterday in the heat and had a few drinks to celebrate Canada Day. Night was cut short as we had a huge thunderstorm and the Internet was so bad inside because everyone was in their trailers so we went to bed early and had a great restorative sleep.)
July 3 - 165.2 (Up early and back home as we have a 75th birthday brunch to attend. Later today we also have dinner out with friends.)
July 4 - 164 (Happy 4th of July to all the Americans! Our work gave us a four day weekend for Canada Day so I was still off today. I did two Peloton rides and a 5 mile walk and food stop with my husband and dog... so much fun but I am wiped. Need to do some housework now.)
July 5 - 164 (Busy work day but I got away at lunch for a walk with my husband. After supper and some TV we went out for another walk with our dog. Lots of steps again today.)
July 6 - 164.6 (Didn't sleep as long as I wanted. Started with a good filling breakfast. Will get my 10K steps today and hopefully ride the Peloton too.)
July 7 - 164.4 (Had my long ride on the Peloton last night. Today I hope to get back on the bike but I also need to finish getting my house ready for my company tomorrow.)
July 8 - 163.4 (Started my day with the Stampede Parade and a breakfast. The sun is shining and our city has come alive. I worked this afternoon and tonight we are laying low because my husband is in a 160 KM Gran Fondo bike race tomorrow that we're up early for.)
July 9 - 163 (Up early as my husband is in a Gran Fondo bike race today. I am hanging out in beautiful Longview, Alberta waiting for him. Will try to walk and get some steps while I wait.)
July 10 - 161.2 (Today I want to do two Peloton rides, get a walk in, and then we go out for supper in downtown Calgary with friends.)
July 11 - 160.8 (Amazing dinner out last night at the top rated new restaurant in Canada according to a recently issued list. I had gotten a lot of of exercise and planned for it so the scale was kind to me this morning. This afternoon I have a party at a corporate tent for Stampede and then we go to the grounds for a concert. Will be a late night and my exercise will all be getting my steps.)
July 12 - 161.8 (Busy day to navigate yesterday. Worked from the office, went to a tent party for Stampede at 3, and then we went to the grounds for a concert. Didn't get home and in bed until midnight. Had one food choice I made for a cost savings reason than my waistline - you live you learn.)
July 13 - 161.2 (Kept indulgences to a minimum at my work party yesterday so I was in good shape to come home and ride the Peloton.)
July 14 - 160.8 (A work lunch, corporate tent, Peloton ride, and long walk with my husband were all highlights of the day.)
July 15 - 162.8
July 16 - 166.4 (Didn't get time to check in yesterday.. it was midnight before I got home and I was exhausted. Had my final workday corporate event and then we met up with a friend at the Stampede grounds for two concerts. Another day of over 20,000 steps.)
July 17 - DNW (I always bring my scale to the lake but I forgot. Yesterday we went for a nice long walk around our park and met my 10,000 step goal.)
July 18 - 163.8 (Saw Elvis after work tonight. We are off to Ontario tomorrow to visit Brad's family and have a summer break there.)
July 19 - 165.8 (At the airport for a flight to Toronto today. We are gone until the 31st so unless there's a random scale around, this will be my last weigh-in for the month. I'll still be checking in!)
July 20 - DNW (Full day at Canada's Wonderland today. I love rides! Love that I can fit in everything no problem now.)
July 21 - DNW (Sick again and it's changed our vacation plans a bit. My husband found us a nice comfortable suite style hotel for me to recover at.)
July 22 - DNW (Feeling pretty good. Had a very restorative sleep. We ordered Skip The Dishes in last night and I definitely overdid it. Got swept up in the moment.)
July 23 - DNW (Gotten in some good naps and rest. Also went for a couple long walks and did over 20,000 steps.)
July 24 - DNW (Didn't quite hit 20,000 steps.. but close. Lots of indulgent food but some good choices too. I feel satisfied with how the day went.)
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Heaviest weight: 204
Current weight: 188 lbs
Gained 4 lbs ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️
I have a simple goal this month is to be active for 20 minutes a day. Also to organize my mothers pictures. She passed away over 2 years ago. I am thinking if I do this it will help in my emotional eating.
July 1 184 lbs Happy Canada Day
July 4…Happy 4th of July! 🎆🎇
July 6 185.5 lbs ⬆️⬆️ 50 minutes on treadmill
July 7 185 lbs ⬇️
July 10 185lbs
July 11 185lbs
July 12 185lbs Been off the radar. My schedule has been off since the holidays. I am weigh myself but forget to post. Also I am getting my 20 minimum activity in.
July 13 185lbs
July 20 188lbs ⬆️⬆️⬆️ Nothing to add other than not enough activity too much calories followed by late night snacking.
July 21 188lbs I started back on the treadmill. 45 minutes
July 22 188lbs going to the treadmill
July 23 188lbs
July 24 188lbs
July 25
July 26
July 27
July 28
July 29
July 30
July 313 -
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)-
07/19-200.6-(Trend Weight 200.3)-
07/20-199.8-(Trend Weight 200.2)-
07/21-199.0-(Trend Weight 200.1)-
07/22-198.8-(Trend Weight 200.0)-
07/23-198.8-(Trend Weight 199.9)-
07/24-199.6-(Trend Weight 199.8)- I was perfectly within calorie and carb limits yesterday. A large amount of calorie burn. Closed all my circles on fitbit in a great way. My sodium was high due to the Chinese leftovers. Still one serving to go on that. This must be fluid retention. Traveling today for some wedding decorating supplies so lunch will be out. The last of the Chinese will probably be later tonight for dinner so I don’t expect tomorrow’s weight will be very good. I really don’t feel firmly planted in new decades unless it ends in a 7. I hope to hit 197 this week so I will feel confident on the fluctuations and fluid retention days.
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07/26-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
07/27-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
07/28-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
07/29-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
07/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
07/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
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Mary 65 from Pennsylvania. Goal weight 122 lbs. Was there in 2009/10 and kept it off for about 5 years and got lazy. I do low Carb 15+/- 3 Net Carbs/day(My body seems to hang on to Carbs/not burn them),1000-1200 calories daily, 2 meals on my days off(3) and 3 meals on my work days (4, long hours) and I only exercise on my days off due to the long work days.
Heaviest weight: 255 lbs, twice :-(
9/14/20-255 lbs. Started a new job without a micromanager.
5/3/21-240.5 lbs Emergency Gallbladder surgery
5/14/21-232.2 lbs. Started MFP, low carb and calorie restricted diet while recovering. Actively trying to lose now.
6/1/21-228.8 lbs
7/1/21-222.2 lbs
8/1/21-212 lbs
9/1/21-200 lbs
10/1/21-191.4 lbs
11/1/21-181.8 lbs
12/1/21-176.2 lbs
1/1/22-168 lbs
2/1/22-157.4 lbs
3/1/22-155 lbs
4/1/22-156.4 lbs
5/1/22-158.8 lbs :-(
6/1/22-152.2 lbs :-)
7/1/22-157.4 lbs :-(
Current weight: 167 lbs (Lowest recent weight was 147.6 lbs on 4/6 & 4/7)
July weight loss so far: + 9.6 lbs :-(
Daily Goals:
🌱Drink @ least 90 ounces of water
🌱Plan meals and log in advance
🌱Log honestly and consistently
🌱Eat at or under my calorie goal
🌼 Weigh in each morning
🌼 Post each day under this challenge
🌼 Do some weight lifting.
🌼🌱🌱🌱🌱
July 1-157.4 lbs- My weight has been a SEESAW since 2/1/22. Up, down, up, down. Had a low in April of 147.6 lbs and have been fluctuating in about 13 lb range from that. Very Disheartening.
July 2-160.4 lbs :-( I did eat too many carbs yesterday but was way below my allotted calories with my exercise and not enough extra calories to gain 3 lbs! Has to be water weight. Did 232 minutes on my Elliptical for 15.21 miles this AM. Then did 5 sets of 20 reps of 90+ lbs on the leg press. Also did some Lat pull downs and bicep work on the double cable system and some bicep curls and tri-cep kickbacks with dumbbells. It's about time I use some of this equipment available in my basement again!
July 3-160.4 lbs :-( Did 186 minutes on the elliptical for 13.25 miles. Did 5 sets of 20 on the leg press, 90 lbs and did 10 lb bicep curls and tri kick backs.
July 4…158.8 lbs Happy 4th of July! 🎆🎇 At least it's moving in the right direction. I did 190 minutes on the Elliptical for 13.76 miles this AM. Also did Leg presses, 5 sets of 20 @ 100+ lbs today. (Don't know how much the incline sled weighs. It's also a angled shoulder/squat press too) Used the double cable pulley system for Lat pull downs 2 sets of 10 with 50 lbs. And double bicep curls, 2 sets of 10 with 50 lbs, then 2 sets of 10 bicep dumbbell curls with 10 lbs and same number of sets with Tri-cep kickbacks with the same dumbbell. Need to add to my repertoire. Need to cut the grass today. Off tomorrow yet. Nice break from work. And getting extra workouts in.
July 5-158.8 lbs I did 190 minutes on the Elliptical for 13.6 miles this AM. Also did Leg presses, 5 sets of 20 @ 100+ lbs today. (Don't know how much the incline sled weighs. It's also a angled shoulder/squat press too) Used the double cable pulley system for Lat pull downs 2 sets of 20 with 50 lbs. And double bicep curls, 2 sets of 20 with 50 lbs, then 2 sets of 20 bicep dumbbell curls with 10 lbs and same number of sets with Tri-cep kickbacks with the same dumbbell. Nice 5 day break from work. And got extra workouts in. Back to work tomorrow. Then off Friday and Sunday.
Been MIA for awhile from the threads but continue to log in daily & exercise 3x/week on my off days, as I had been. I have been indulging too much in carbs as you will notice in my weights. :-(
July 6-158.8 lbs
July 7-161 lbs
July 8-159.6 lbs
July 9-160.8 lbs
July 10-163 lbs
July 11-166 lbs
July 12-162 lbs
July 13-164.8 lbs
July 14-162.8 lbs
July 15-166 lbs
July 16-166 lbs
July 17-165 lbs
July 18-166.2 lbs
July 19-165 lbs
July 20-166.4 lbs
July 21-168.8 lbs
July 22-168.8 lbs
July 23-171.6 lbs
July 24-167 lbs :-( 221 minutes on the Elliptical for 17.62 miles. After I finished the last hour of a movie I was watching a few days ago, I watched a scifi action movie and it seemed to help make me pick up my pace from my usual. :-) 12.5 minute/miles. Also increased some of my weight lifting. Leg press angled sled 5 sets of 20 @ 100#, Cable system Lat pull downs 3 sets of 20 @ 60#, Cable system standing row 2 sets of 20 @ 60#, dumbbell curls 2 sets of 20 @ 10# and tricep kickbacks 2 sets of 20 @ 10#.
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July 31
You’ve got this!
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Heaviest 222 lbs
July 1. 210 lbs
Current. 206 lbs
Daily Focus:
Weigh in everyday in July
Stay under calorie goal 6 out of 7 days per week
Exercise 4 days a week
July 1st 210 lbs. Tracked and met calories, no exercise besides a short walk. Traveling to NC to visit inlaws, may not be able to weigh for a few days.
July 2nd DNW no scale. Ate below calories and walked a lot.
July 3rd DNW no scale. Ate over calories, but tracked as best I could. Exercised for an hour..
July 4th DNW DNT. Traveling finally caught up with me. I let myself get overly hungry and ended up binging on snacks. Back at it today, starting with a long walk. Happy 4th.
July 5th DNW Hit calorie goal, lots of walking
July 6th 209 lbs. Tracked and met calories, strength workout - back from NC with more predictable food choices.
July 7th 208 lbs. Tracked and hit calorie goal, no exercise
July 8th 209 lbs. Tracked and hit calorie goal, 30 minutes elliptical
July 9th DNW DNT. Way over calories, no exercise
July 10th 209 lbs. Tracked and hit calories, strength trained
July 11th 208 lbs. Tracked and hit calories, strength trained
July 12th DNW way over calories, no exercise - old habits trying to make a comeback!
July 13th 209 lbs. Tracked and hit calorie goal, 30 mins elliptical
July 14th 209 lbs. Tracked, over calorie goal. Strength trained.
July 15th 209 lbs Tracked and hit calorie goal. Strength trained.
July 16th 208 lbs Tracked and hit calorie goal. No exercise.
July 17th 208 lbs Tracked, way over calorie goal, 30 mins elliptical
July 18th 208 lbs Tracked and hit calorie goal, circuit style strength training
July 19th 208 lbs Tracked and hit calorie goal, No exercise
July 20th 207 lbs Tracked and hit calorie goal - Despite my son bringing home 2 large pizzas from my favorite brick oven pizza place! 45 mins strength training.
July 21st 206 lbs Tracked, and went over calories. 45 mins elliptical. I am starting to notice some positive changes from losing the weight. My aerobic fitness is the best it has been in years, and the arthritis in my knee is significantly less.
July 22nd 207 lbs Tracked and over calorie goal, no exercise
July 23rd 206 lbs. tracked and hit calories. Strength trained.
July 24th 206 lbs. tracked and hit calories. No exercise
July 25th 206 lbs. tracked and hit calories. Strength trained5 -
Somehow lost my note from previous posts and MFP won’t let me copy and paste. Starting again!
OSW: 250
7/1: 228
7/31 goal: 222
OGW: 150
7/1 228
7/2 228.5
7/3 228.5
7/4 228.5
7/5 229
7/6 229 😑
7/7 228.5-this is like watching paint dry-trying to watch my macros now
7/8 228 like a rollercoaster with baby bumps!
7/9 227
7/10 227.5 my macros have been on point the last two days 👏🏻
7/11 227.5 I unintentionally ate keto yesterday, I was so full and tired!
7/12 227.5 I guess my body likes to hang out here at 227.5 lol my moving average says 227.2, which I like better
7/13 225.5! Woosh! So strange, yesterday I had too much sodium and too few steps 🤷🏻♀️
7/14: DNW-I worked this crazy 30 hour shift at work, be back tomorrow
7/15: 224.5- I’ve reached my first mini goal of losing 10% of my body weight!
7/16: 225
7/17 223.5
7/18: 224
7/19: 223.5
7/20: 224 This month is flying by!
7/21: 223
7/22: 222.5
7/23: 222.5
7/24: 222 Goal for the month!
7/25: 221 Getting ready for August with some new, healthier goals5 -
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)-
07/19-200.6-(Trend Weight 200.3)-
07/20-199.8-(Trend Weight 200.2)-
07/21-199.0-(Trend Weight 200.1)-
07/22-198.8-(Trend Weight 200.0)-
07/23-198.8-(Trend Weight 199.9)-
07/24-199.6-(Trend Weight 199.8)- I was perfectly within calorie and carb limits yesterday. A large amount of calorie burn. Closed all my circles on fitbit in a great way. My sodium was high due to the Chinese leftovers. Still one serving to go on that. This must be fluid retention. Traveling today for some wedding decorating supplies so lunch will be out. The last of the Chinese will probably be later tonight for dinner so I don’t expect tomorrow’s weight will be very good. I really don’t feel firmly planted in new decades unless it ends in a 7. I hope to hit 197 this week so I will feel confident on the fluctuations and fluid retention days.
07/25-203.2-(Trend Weight 200.2)- Over 3 ½ pound gain overnight? Yikes! Tons of sodium yesterday in all 3 meals/travel. I took a magnesium supplement last night because of the bloat, so this weight is after a TMI (finally). I honestly don’t know what is going on with anything since covid. The glucose is wonky, the weight has been wonky and my blood pressure is wonky. Who knows what other things would show in bloodwork? Long Covid is real folks and I may be experiencing it according to the doctor. Ugh! Travel again this week tomorrow and Thursday so I may post extra early or extra late. Tomorrow is the CTA test on the heart at the hospital. This will look for blockages in the heart and is in lieu of a heart cath which is more invasive. Thurs I see cardiologist for the results of all this testing this past month, and the plan. I am enjoying all of your posts and love to see the successes!
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Hi! I’m planning to keep the momentum going. 🏃♀️ I’m really happy with the progress I’ve made so far. My goal is to be 126 by January. Hoping to see 141 this month. I’m going to focus on my water intake this time.
Heaviest weight: 165
Current weight: 139
Daily Focus:
🌼 Log weight
🌱 Portion control food
🌼 Drink 8 glasses of water
🌱 Work out at least 4x a week
🌼 Increase protein intake
July 1 - 145 (cooked)
July 2 - 144 (cooked/ strength 30m)
July 3 - 144 (cooked/ ran 1hr)
July 4 - 144 (cooked)
July 5 - 145 (cooked/ strength 30m)
July 6 - 144 (cooked)
July 7 - 143 (cooked/ strength 30m)
July 8 - 144 (cooked)
July 9 - 143 (cooked/ Zumba 1hr)
July 10 - 142 (bought/ ran 1hr)
July 11 - 142 (cooked/ strength 30m)
July 12 - 142 (bought/ Zumba 1hr)
July 13 - 142 (cooked)
July 14 - 144 (cooked)
July 15 - 142 (cooked)
July 16 - 141 (bought, Zumba 1hr)
July 17 - 141 (cooked, ran 1hr)
July 18 - 141 (cooked, ran 1hr)
July 19 - 142 (cooked)
July 20 - 142 (bought, strength 30m)
July 21 - 141 (bought)
July 22 - 142 (bought, strength 30m)
July 23 - 140 (bought)
July 24 - 141 (bought, ran 1hr)
July 25 - 139 (bought)
😱 I had a super fun spontaneous day yesterday! I didn’t eat much of anything though, so likely saying goodbye to this number tomorrow. Still motivating to see it!
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Log During Maintenance
Maintain Weight 175-179
Accept Fluctuations
October 2021 Weight: 206
Loss to Date: 30.0
July 1: 179.1
July 2: 178.2
July 3: 178.0
July 4: 177.2
July 5: 177.5
July 6: 177.0
July 7: 176.5
July 8: 178.2
July 9: 179.8
July 10: 179.0
July 11: 178.1
July 12: 178.0
July 13: 178.8
July 14: 178.7
July 15: 178.6
July 16: 181.0
July 17: 182.0 Top of my maintenance range. Back to a cut.
July 18: 179.8
July 19: 178.0
July 20: 178.2
July 21: 175.2
July 22: 178.5
July 23: 178.2
July 24: 178.0
July 25: 176.0
July 26:
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Mary 65 from Pennsylvania. Goal weight 122 lbs. Was there in 2009/10 and kept it off for about 5 years and got lazy. I do low Carb 15+/- 3 Net Carbs/day(My body seems to hang on to Carbs/not burn them),1000-1200 calories daily, 2 meals on my days off(3) and 3 meals on my work days (4, long hours) and I only exercise on my days off due to the long work days.
Heaviest weight: 255 lbs, twice :-(
9/14/20-255 lbs. Started a new job without a micromanager.
5/3/21-240.5 lbs Emergency Gallbladder surgery
5/14/21-232.2 lbs. Started MFP, low carb and calorie restricted diet while recovering. Actively trying to lose now.
6/1/21-228.8 lbs
7/1/21-222.2 lbs
8/1/21-212 lbs
9/1/21-200 lbs
10/1/21-191.4 lbs
11/1/21-181.8 lbs
12/1/21-176.2 lbs
1/1/22-168 lbs
2/1/22-157.4 lbs
3/1/22-155 lbs
4/1/22-156.4 lbs
5/1/22-158.8 lbs :-(
6/1/22-152.2 lbs :-)
7/1/22-157.4 lbs :-(
Current weight: 167 lbs (Lowest recent weight was 147.6 lbs on 4/6 & 4/7)
July weight loss so far: + 9.6 lbs :-(
Daily Goals:
🌱Drink @ least 90 ounces of water
🌱Plan meals and log in advance
🌱Log honestly and consistently
🌱Eat at or under my calorie goal
🌼 Weigh in each morning
🌼 Post each day under this challenge
🌼 Do some weight lifting.
🌼🌱🌱🌱🌱
July 1-157.4 lbs- My weight has been a SEESAW since 2/1/22. Up, down, up, down. Had a low in April of 147.6 lbs and have been fluctuating in about 13 lb range from that. Very Disheartening.
July 2-160.4 lbs :-( I did eat too many carbs yesterday but was way below my allotted calories with my exercise and not enough extra calories to gain 3 lbs! Has to be water weight. Did 232 minutes on my Elliptical for 15.21 miles this AM. Then did 5 sets of 20 reps of 90+ lbs on the leg press. Also did some Lat pull downs and bicep work on the double cable system and some bicep curls and tri-cep kickbacks with dumbbells. It's about time I use some of this equipment available in my basement again!
July 3-160.4 lbs :-( Did 186 minutes on the elliptical for 13.25 miles. Did 5 sets of 20 on the leg press, 90 lbs and did 10 lb bicep curls and tri kick backs.
July 4…158.8 lbs Happy 4th of July! 🎆🎇 At least it's moving in the right direction. I did 190 minutes on the Elliptical for 13.76 miles this AM. Also did Leg presses, 5 sets of 20 @ 100+ lbs today. (Don't know how much the incline sled weighs. It's also a angled shoulder/squat press too) Used the double cable pulley system for Lat pull downs 2 sets of 10 with 50 lbs. And double bicep curls, 2 sets of 10 with 50 lbs, then 2 sets of 10 bicep dumbbell curls with 10 lbs and same number of sets with Tri-cep kickbacks with the same dumbbell. Need to add to my repertoire. Need to cut the grass today. Off tomorrow yet. Nice break from work. And getting extra workouts in.
July 5-158.8 lbs I did 190 minutes on the Elliptical for 13.6 miles this AM. Also did Leg presses, 5 sets of 20 @ 100+ lbs today. (Don't know how much the incline sled weighs. It's also a angled shoulder/squat press too) Used the double cable pulley system for Lat pull downs 2 sets of 20 with 50 lbs. And double bicep curls, 2 sets of 20 with 50 lbs, then 2 sets of 20 bicep dumbbell curls with 10 lbs and same number of sets with Tri-cep kickbacks with the same dumbbell. Nice 5 day break from work. And got extra workouts in. Back to work tomorrow. Then off Friday and Sunday.
Been MIA for awhile from the threads but continue to log in daily & exercise 3x/week on my off days, as I had been. I have been indulging too much in carbs as you will notice in my weights. :-(
July 6-158.8 lbs
July 7-161 lbs
July 8-159.6 lbs
July 9-160.8 lbs
July 10-163 lbs
July 11-166 lbs
July 12-162 lbs
July 13-164.8 lbs
July 14-162.8 lbs
July 15-166 lbs
July 16-166 lbs
July 17-165 lbs
July 18-166.2 lbs
July 19-165 lbs
July 20-166.4 lbs
July 21-168.8 lbs
July 22-168.8 lbs
July 23-171.6 lbs
July 24-167 lbs :-( 221 minutes on the Elliptical for 17.62 miles. After I finished the last hour of a movie I was watching a few days ago, I watched a scifi action movie and it seemed to help make me pick up my pace from my usual. :-) 12.5 minute/miles. Also increased some of my weight lifting. Leg press angled sled 5 sets of 20 @ 100#, Cable system Lat pull downs 3 sets of 20 @ 60#, Cable system standing row 2 sets of 20 @ 60#, dumbbell curls 2 sets of 20 @ 10# and tricep kickbacks 2 sets of 20 @ 10#.
July 25-165.5 lbs
July 26
July 27
July 28
July 29
July 30
July 31
You’ve got this!
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Heaviest weight: 293 (1/28/21)
Current weight (Jul 1): 163.4
Daily Focus:
🌼 stay in maintenance range (160-165)
July 1 - 163.4 (Happy Canada Day! Work gave us a four day weekend. My husband and I came up to the lake last night. Sun is shining!)
July 2 - 162 (We got a 60 minute walk in yesterday in the heat and had a few drinks to celebrate Canada Day. Night was cut short as we had a huge thunderstorm and the Internet was so bad inside because everyone was in their trailers so we went to bed early and had a great restorative sleep.)
July 3 - 165.2 (Up early and back home as we have a 75th birthday brunch to attend. Later today we also have dinner out with friends.)
July 4 - 164 (Happy 4th of July to all the Americans! Our work gave us a four day weekend for Canada Day so I was still off today. I did two Peloton rides and a 5 mile walk and food stop with my husband and dog... so much fun but I am wiped. Need to do some housework now.)
July 5 - 164 (Busy work day but I got away at lunch for a walk with my husband. After supper and some TV we went out for another walk with our dog. Lots of steps again today.)
July 6 - 164.6 (Didn't sleep as long as I wanted. Started with a good filling breakfast. Will get my 10K steps today and hopefully ride the Peloton too.)
July 7 - 164.4 (Had my long ride on the Peloton last night. Today I hope to get back on the bike but I also need to finish getting my house ready for my company tomorrow.)
July 8 - 163.4 (Started my day with the Stampede Parade and a breakfast. The sun is shining and our city has come alive. I worked this afternoon and tonight we are laying low because my husband is in a 160 KM Gran Fondo bike race tomorrow that we're up early for.)
July 9 - 163 (Up early as my husband is in a Gran Fondo bike race today. I am hanging out in beautiful Longview, Alberta waiting for him. Will try to walk and get some steps while I wait.)
July 10 - 161.2 (Today I want to do two Peloton rides, get a walk in, and then we go out for supper in downtown Calgary with friends.)
July 11 - 160.8 (Amazing dinner out last night at the top rated new restaurant in Canada according to a recently issued list. I had gotten a lot of of exercise and planned for it so the scale was kind to me this morning. This afternoon I have a party at a corporate tent for Stampede and then we go to the grounds for a concert. Will be a late night and my exercise will all be getting my steps.)
July 12 - 161.8 (Busy day to navigate yesterday. Worked from the office, went to a tent party for Stampede at 3, and then we went to the grounds for a concert. Didn't get home and in bed until midnight. Had one food choice I made for a cost savings reason than my waistline - you live you learn.)
July 13 - 161.2 (Kept indulgences to a minimum at my work party yesterday so I was in good shape to come home and ride the Peloton.)
July 14 - 160.8 (A work lunch, corporate tent, Peloton ride, and long walk with my husband were all highlights of the day.)
July 15 - 162.8
July 16 - 166.4 (Didn't get time to check in yesterday.. it was midnight before I got home and I was exhausted. Had my final workday corporate event and then we met up with a friend at the Stampede grounds for two concerts. Another day of over 20,000 steps.)
July 17 - DNW (I always bring my scale to the lake but I forgot. Yesterday we went for a nice long walk around our park and met my 10,000 step goal.)
July 18 - 163.8 (Saw Elvis after work tonight. We are off to Ontario tomorrow to visit Brad's family and have a summer break there.)
July 19 - 165.8 (At the airport for a flight to Toronto today. We are gone until the 31st so unless there's a random scale around, this will be my last weigh-in for the month. I'll still be checking in!)
July 20 - DNW (Full day at Canada's Wonderland today. I love rides! Love that I can fit in everything no problem now.)
July 21 - DNW (Sick again and it's changed our vacation plans a bit. My husband found us a nice comfortable suite style hotel for me to recover at.)
July 22 - DNW (Feeling pretty good. Had a very restorative sleep. We ordered Skip The Dishes in last night and I definitely overdid it. Got swept up in the moment.)
July 23 - DNW (Gotten in some good naps and rest. Also went for a couple long walks and did over 20,000 steps.)
July 24 - DNW (Didn't quite hit 20,000 steps.. but close. Lots of indulgent food but some good choices too. I feel satisfied with how the day went.)
July 25 - DNW (Today included a float down a river and a nice dinner out. Almost 20,000 steps again. Getting lots of those in!)
July 26
July 27
July 28
July 29
July 30
July 314 -
Heaviest 222 lbs
July 1. 210 lbs
Current. 205 lbs
Daily Focus:
Weigh in everyday in July
Stay under calorie goal 6 out of 7 days per week
Exercise 4 days a week
July 1st 210 lbs. Tracked and met calories, no exercise besides a short walk. Traveling to NC to visit inlaws, may not be able to weigh for a few days.
July 2nd DNW no scale. Ate below calories and walked a lot.
July 3rd DNW no scale. Ate over calories, but tracked as best I could. Exercised for an hour..
July 4th DNW DNT. Traveling finally caught up with me. I let myself get overly hungry and ended up binging on snacks. Back at it today, starting with a long walk. Happy 4th.
July 5th DNW Hit calorie goal, lots of walking
July 6th 209 lbs. Tracked and met calories, strength workout - back from NC with more predictable food choices.
July 7th 208 lbs. Tracked and hit calorie goal, no exercise
July 8th 209 lbs. Tracked and hit calorie goal, 30 minutes elliptical
July 9th DNW DNT. Way over calories, no exercise
July 10th 209 lbs. Tracked and hit calories, strength trained
July 11th 208 lbs. Tracked and hit calories, strength trained
July 12th DNW way over calories, no exercise - old habits trying to make a comeback!
July 13th 209 lbs. Tracked and hit calorie goal, 30 mins elliptical
July 14th 209 lbs. Tracked, over calorie goal. Strength trained.
July 15th 209 lbs Tracked and hit calorie goal. Strength trained.
July 16th 208 lbs Tracked and hit calorie goal. No exercise.
July 17th 208 lbs Tracked, way over calorie goal, 30 mins elliptical
July 18th 208 lbs Tracked and hit calorie goal, circuit style strength training
July 19th 208 lbs Tracked and hit calorie goal, No exercise
July 20th 207 lbs Tracked and hit calorie goal - Despite my son bringing home 2 large pizzas from my favorite brick oven pizza place! 45 mins strength training.
July 21st 206 lbs Tracked, and went over calories. 45 mins elliptical. I am starting to notice some positive changes from losing the weight. My aerobic fitness is the best it has been in years, and the arthritis in my knee is significantly less.
July 22nd 207 lbs Tracked and over calorie goal, no exercise
July 23rd 206 lbs. tracked and hit calories. Strength trained.
July 24th 206 lbs. tracked and hit calories. No exercise
July 25th 206 lbs. tracked and hit calories. Strength trained
July 26th 205 lbs. tracked and hit calories. No exercise6 -
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)-
07/19-200.6-(Trend Weight 200.3)-
07/20-199.8-(Trend Weight 200.2)-
07/21-199.0-(Trend Weight 200.1)-
07/22-198.8-(Trend Weight 200.0)-
07/23-198.8-(Trend Weight 199.9)-
07/24-199.6-(Trend Weight 199.8)- I was perfectly within calorie and carb limits yesterday. A large amount of calorie burn. Closed all my circles on fitbit in a great way. My sodium was high due to the Chinese leftovers. Still one serving to go on that. This must be fluid retention. Traveling today for some wedding decorating supplies so lunch will be out. The last of the Chinese will probably be later tonight for dinner so I don’t expect tomorrow’s weight will be very good. I really don’t feel firmly planted in new decades unless it ends in a 7. I hope to hit 197 this week so I will feel confident on the fluctuations and fluid retention days.
07/25-203.2-(Trend Weight 200.2)- Over 3 ½ pound gain overnight? Yikes! Tons of sodium yesterday in all 3 meals/travel. I took a magnesium supplement last night because of the bloat, so this weight is after a TMI (finally). I honestly don’t know what is going on with anything since covid. The glucose is wonky, the weight has been wonky and my blood pressure is wonky. Who knows what other things would show in bloodwork? Long Covid is real folks and I may be experiencing it according to the doctor. Ugh! Travel again this week tomorrow and Thursday so I may post extra early or extra late. Tomorrow is the CTA test on the heart at the hospital. This will look for blockages in the heart and is in leiu of a heart cath which is more invasive. Thurs I see cardiologist for the results of all this testing this past month, and the plan. I am enjoying all of your posts and love to see the successes!
07/26-202.8-(Trend Weight 200.4)- Gain over 3 ½ overnight yesterday, but only drop less than ½ today. Humph…….
07/27-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
07/28-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
07/29-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
07/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
07/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
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Somehow lost my note from previous posts and MFP won’t let me copy and paste. Starting again!
OSW: 250
7/1: 228
7/31 goal: 222
OGW: 150
7/1 228
7/2 228.5
7/3 228.5
7/4 228.5
7/5 229
7/6 229 😑
7/7 228.5-this is like watching paint dry-trying to watch my macros now
7/8 228 like a rollercoaster with baby bumps!
7/9 227
7/10 227.5 my macros have been on point the last two days 👏🏻
7/11 227.5 I unintentionally ate keto yesterday, I was so full and tired!
7/12 227.5 I guess my body likes to hang out here at 227.5 lol my moving average says 227.2, which I like better
7/13 225.5! Woosh! So strange, yesterday I had too much sodium and too few steps 🤷🏻♀️
7/14: DNW-I worked this crazy 30 hour shift at work, be back tomorrow
7/15: 224.5- I’ve reached my first mini goal of losing 10% of my body weight!
7/16: 225
7/17 223.5
7/18: 224
7/19: 223.5
7/20: 224 This month is flying by!
7/21: 223
7/22: 222.5
7/23: 222.5
7/24: 222 Goal for the month!
7/25: 221 Getting ready for August with some new, healthier goals
7/26: 221
@dave0628 5 pounds down congrats!4 -
Heaviest weight: 293 (1/28/21)
Current weight (Jul 1): 163.4
Daily Focus:
🌼 stay in maintenance range (160-165)
July 1 - 163.4 (Happy Canada Day! Work gave us a four day weekend. My husband and I came up to the lake last night. Sun is shining!)
July 2 - 162 (We got a 60 minute walk in yesterday in the heat and had a few drinks to celebrate Canada Day. Night was cut short as we had a huge thunderstorm and the Internet was so bad inside because everyone was in their trailers so we went to bed early and had a great restorative sleep.)
July 3 - 165.2 (Up early and back home as we have a 75th birthday brunch to attend. Later today we also have dinner out with friends.)
July 4 - 164 (Happy 4th of July to all the Americans! Our work gave us a four day weekend for Canada Day so I was still off today. I did two Peloton rides and a 5 mile walk and food stop with my husband and dog... so much fun but I am wiped. Need to do some housework now.)
July 5 - 164 (Busy work day but I got away at lunch for a walk with my husband. After supper and some TV we went out for another walk with our dog. Lots of steps again today.)
July 6 - 164.6 (Didn't sleep as long as I wanted. Started with a good filling breakfast. Will get my 10K steps today and hopefully ride the Peloton too.)
July 7 - 164.4 (Had my long ride on the Peloton last night. Today I hope to get back on the bike but I also need to finish getting my house ready for my company tomorrow.)
July 8 - 163.4 (Started my day with the Stampede Parade and a breakfast. The sun is shining and our city has come alive. I worked this afternoon and tonight we are laying low because my husband is in a 160 KM Gran Fondo bike race tomorrow that we're up early for.)
July 9 - 163 (Up early as my husband is in a Gran Fondo bike race today. I am hanging out in beautiful Longview, Alberta waiting for him. Will try to walk and get some steps while I wait.)
July 10 - 161.2 (Today I want to do two Peloton rides, get a walk in, and then we go out for supper in downtown Calgary with friends.)
July 11 - 160.8 (Amazing dinner out last night at the top rated new restaurant in Canada according to a recently issued list. I had gotten a lot of of exercise and planned for it so the scale was kind to me this morning. This afternoon I have a party at a corporate tent for Stampede and then we go to the grounds for a concert. Will be a late night and my exercise will all be getting my steps.)
July 12 - 161.8 (Busy day to navigate yesterday. Worked from the office, went to a tent party for Stampede at 3, and then we went to the grounds for a concert. Didn't get home and in bed until midnight. Had one food choice I made for a cost savings reason than my waistline - you live you learn.)
July 13 - 161.2 (Kept indulgences to a minimum at my work party yesterday so I was in good shape to come home and ride the Peloton.)
July 14 - 160.8 (A work lunch, corporate tent, Peloton ride, and long walk with my husband were all highlights of the day.)
July 15 - 162.8
July 16 - 166.4 (Didn't get time to check in yesterday.. it was midnight before I got home and I was exhausted. Had my final workday corporate event and then we met up with a friend at the Stampede grounds for two concerts. Another day of over 20,000 steps.)
July 17 - DNW (I always bring my scale to the lake but I forgot. Yesterday we went for a nice long walk around our park and met my 10,000 step goal.)
July 18 - 163.8 (Saw Elvis after work tonight. We are off to Ontario tomorrow to visit Brad's family and have a summer break there.)
July 19 - 165.8 (At the airport for a flight to Toronto today. We are gone until the 31st so unless there's a random scale around, this will be my last weigh-in for the month. I'll still be checking in!)
July 20 - DNW (Full day at Canada's Wonderland today. I love rides! Love that I can fit in everything no problem now.)
July 21 - DNW (Sick again and it's changed our vacation plans a bit. My husband found us a nice comfortable suite style hotel for me to recover at.)
July 22 - DNW (Feeling pretty good. Had a very restorative sleep. We ordered Skip The Dishes in last night and I definitely overdid it. Got swept up in the moment.)
July 23 - DNW (Gotten in some good naps and rest. Also went for a couple long walks and did over 20,000 steps.)
July 24 - DNW (Didn't quite hit 20,000 steps.. but close. Lots of indulgent food but some good choices too. I feel satisfied with how the day went.)
July 25 - DNW (Another night of healing restorative sleep so I'm ready to tackle the day. We have quite a bit of fun planned again for today.)
July 26
July 27
July 28
July 29
July 30
July 313 -
Hi! I’m planning to keep the momentum going. 🏃♀️ I’m really happy with the progress I’ve made so far. My goal is to be 126 by January. Hoping to see 141 this month. I’m going to focus on my water intake this time.
Heaviest weight: 165
Current weight: 140
Daily Focus:
🌼 Log weight
🌱 Portion control food
🌼 Drink 8 glasses of water
🌱 Work out at least 4x a week
🌼 Increase protein intake
July 1 - 145 (cooked)
July 2 - 144 (cooked/ strength 30m)
July 3 - 144 (cooked/ ran 1hr)
July 4 - 144 (cooked)
July 5 - 145 (cooked/ strength 30m)
July 6 - 144 (cooked)
July 7 - 143 (cooked/ strength 30m)
July 8 - 144 (cooked)
July 9 - 143 (cooked/ Zumba 1hr)
July 10 - 142 (bought/ ran 1hr)
July 11 - 142 (cooked/ strength 30m)
July 12 - 142 (bought/ Zumba 1hr)
July 13 - 142 (cooked)
July 14 - 144 (cooked)
July 15 - 142 (cooked)
July 16 - 141 (bought, Zumba 1hr)
July 17 - 141 (cooked, ran 1hr)
July 18 - 141 (cooked, ran 1hr)
July 19 - 142 (cooked)
July 20 - 142 (bought, strength 30m)
July 21 - 141 (bought)
July 22 - 142 (bought, strength 30m)
July 23 - 140 (bought)
July 24 - 141 (bought, ran 1hr)
July 25 - 139 (bought)
July 26 - 140 (cooked)
July 27 -
July 28 -
July 29 -
July 30 -
July 31 -
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Log During Maintenance
Maintain Weight 175-179
Accept Fluctuations
October 2021 Weight: 206
Loss to Date: 29.3
July 1: 179.1
July 2: 178.2
July 3: 178.0
July 4: 177.2
July 5: 177.5
July 6: 177.0
July 7: 176.5
July 8: 178.2
July 9: 179.8
July 10: 179.0
July 11: 178.1
July 12: 178.0
July 13: 178.8
July 14: 178.7
July 15: 178.6
July 16: 181.0
July 17: 182.0 Top of my maintenance range. Back to a cut.
July 18: 179.8
July 19: 178.0
July 20: 178.2
July 21: 175.2
July 22: 178.5
July 23: 178.2
July 24: 178.0
July 25: 176.0
July 26: 176.7 Resistance training yesterday
July 27:
July 28:
July 29:
July 30:
July 31:4 -
Mary 65 from Pennsylvania. Goal weight 122 lbs. Was there in 2009/10 and kept it off for about 5 years and got lazy. I do low Carb 15+/- 3 Net Carbs/day(My body seems to hang on to Carbs/not burn them),1000-1200 calories daily, 2 meals on my days off(3) and 3 meals on my work days (4, long hours) and I only exercise on my days off due to the long work days.
Heaviest weight: 255 lbs, twice :-(
9/14/20-255 lbs. Started a new job without a micromanager.
5/3/21-240.5 lbs Emergency Gallbladder surgery
5/14/21-232.2 lbs. Started MFP, low carb and calorie restricted diet while recovering. Actively trying to lose now.
6/1/21-228.8 lbs
7/1/21-222.2 lbs
8/1/21-212 lbs
9/1/21-200 lbs
10/1/21-191.4 lbs
11/1/21-181.8 lbs
12/1/21-176.2 lbs
1/1/22-168 lbs
2/1/22-157.4 lbs
3/1/22-155 lbs
4/1/22-156.4 lbs
5/1/22-158.8 lbs :-(
6/1/22-152.2 lbs :-)
7/1/22-157.4 lbs :-(
Current weight: 167 lbs (Lowest recent weight was 147.6 lbs on 4/6 & 4/7)
July weight loss so far: + 6.6 lbs :-(
Daily Goals:
🌱Drink @ least 90 ounces of water
🌱Plan meals and log in advance
🌱Log honestly and consistently
🌱Eat at or under my calorie goal
🌼 Weigh in each morning
🌼 Post each day under this challenge
🌼 Do some weight lifting.
🌼🌱🌱🌱🌱
July 1-157.4 lbs- My weight has been a SEESAW since 2/1/22. Up, down, up, down. Had a low in April of 147.6 lbs and have been fluctuating in about 13 lb range from that. Very Disheartening.
July 2-160.4 lbs :-( I did eat too many carbs yesterday but was way below my allotted calories with my exercise and not enough extra calories to gain 3 lbs! Has to be water weight. Did 232 minutes on my Elliptical for 15.21 miles this AM. Then did 5 sets of 20 reps of 90+ lbs on the leg press. Also did some Lat pull downs and bicep work on the double cable system and some bicep curls and tri-cep kickbacks with dumbbells. It's about time I use some of this equipment available in my basement again!
July 3-160.4 lbs :-( Did 186 minutes on the elliptical for 13.25 miles. Did 5 sets of 20 on the leg press, 90 lbs and did 10 lb bicep curls and tri kick backs.
July 4…158.8 lbs Happy 4th of July! 🎆🎇 At least it's moving in the right direction. I did 190 minutes on the Elliptical for 13.76 miles this AM. Also did Leg presses, 5 sets of 20 @ 100+ lbs today. (Don't know how much the incline sled weighs. It's also a angled shoulder/squat press too) Used the double cable pulley system for Lat pull downs 2 sets of 10 with 50 lbs. And double bicep curls, 2 sets of 10 with 50 lbs, then 2 sets of 10 bicep dumbbell curls with 10 lbs and same number of sets with Tri-cep kickbacks with the same dumbbell. Need to add to my repertoire. Need to cut the grass today. Off tomorrow yet. Nice break from work. And getting extra workouts in.
July 5-158.8 lbs I did 190 minutes on the Elliptical for 13.6 miles this AM. Also did Leg presses, 5 sets of 20 @ 100+ lbs today. (Don't know how much the incline sled weighs. It's also a angled shoulder/squat press too) Used the double cable pulley system for Lat pull downs 2 sets of 20 with 50 lbs. And double bicep curls, 2 sets of 20 with 50 lbs, then 2 sets of 20 bicep dumbbell curls with 10 lbs and same number of sets with Tri-cep kickbacks with the same dumbbell. Nice 5 day break from work. And got extra workouts in. Back to work tomorrow. Then off Friday and Sunday.
Been MIA for awhile from the threads but continue to log in daily & exercise 3x/week on my off days, as I had been. I have been indulging too much in carbs as you will notice in my weights. :-(
July 6-158.8 lbs
July 7-161 lbs
July 8-159.6 lbs
July 9-160.8 lbs
July 10-163 lbs
July 11-166 lbs
July 12-162 lbs
July 13-164.8 lbs
July 14-162.8 lbs
July 15-166 lbs
July 16-166 lbs
July 17-165 lbs
July 18-166.2 lbs
July 19-165 lbs
July 20-166.4 lbs
July 21-168.8 lbs
July 22-168.8 lbs
July 23-171.6 lbs
July 24-167 lbs :-( 221 minutes on the Elliptical for 17.62 miles. After I finished the last hour of a movie I was watching a few days ago, I watched a scifi action movie and it seemed to help make me pick up my pace from my usual. :-) 12.5 minute/miles. Also increased some of my weight lifting. Leg press angled sled 5 sets of 20 @ 100#, Cable system Lat pull downs 3 sets of 20 @ 60#, Cable system standing row 2 sets of 20 @ 60#, dumbbell curls 2 sets of 20 @ 10# and tricep kickbacks 2 sets of 20 @ 10#.
July 25-165.5 lbs
July 26-164 lbs Guess mainly water weight, the way it's coming off! :-)
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You’ve got this!3 -
Heaviest weight: 204
Current weight: 188 lbs
Gaineddeepwoodslady wrote: »
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)-
07/19-200.6-(Trend Weight 200.3)-
07/20-199.8-(Trend Weight 200.2)-
07/21-199.0-(Trend Weight 200.1)-
07/22-198.8-(Trend Weight 200.0)-
07/23-198.8-(Trend Weight 199.9)-
07/24-199.6-(Trend Weight 199.8)- I was perfectly within calorie and carb limits yesterday. A large amount of calorie burn. Closed all my circles on fitbit in a great way. My sodium was high due to the Chinese leftovers. Still one serving to go on that. This must be fluid retention. Traveling today for some wedding decorating supplies so lunch will be out. The last of the Chinese will probably be later tonight for dinner so I don’t expect tomorrow’s weight will be very good. I really don’t feel firmly planted in new decades unless it ends in a 7. I hope to hit 197 this week so I will feel confident on the fluctuations and fluid retention days.
07/25-203.2-(Trend Weight 200.2)- Over 3 ½ pound gain overnight? Yikes! Tons of sodium yesterday in all 3 meals/travel. I took a magnesium supplement last night because of the bloat, so this weight is after a TMI (finally). I honestly don’t know what is going on with anything since covid. The glucose is wonky, the weight has been wonky and my blood pressure is wonky. Who knows what other things would show in bloodwork? Long Covid is real folks and I may be experiencing it according to the doctor. Ugh! Travel again this week tomorrow and Thursday so I may post extra early or extra late. Tomorrow is the CTA test on the heart at the hospital. This will look for blockages in the heart and is in lieu of a heart cath which is more invasive. Thurs I see cardiologist for the results of all this testing this past month, and the plan. I am enjoying all of your posts and love to see the successes!
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07/27-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
07/28-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
07/29-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
07/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
07/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
A big hug!!!🫂0 -
Heaviest weight: 204
Current weight: 188 lbs
Gained 4 lbs ⬆️⬆️
I have a simple goal this month is to be active for 20 minutes a day. Also to organize my mothers pictures. She passed away over 2 years ago. I am thinking if I do this it will help in my emotional eating.
July 1 184 lbs Happy Canada Day
July 4…Happy 4th of July! 🎆🎇
July 6 185.5 lbs ⬆️⬆️ 50 minutes on treadmill
July 7 185 lbs ⬇️
July 10 185lbs
July 11 185lbs
July 12 185lbs Been off the radar. My schedule has been off since the holidays. I am weigh myself but forget to post. Also I am getting my 20 minimum activity in.
July 13 185lbs
July 20 188lbs ⬆️⬆️⬆️ Nothing to add other than not enough activity too much calories followed by late night snacking.
July 21 188lbs I started back on the treadmill. 45 minutes
July 22 188lbs going to the treadmill
July 23 188lbs
July 24 188lbs
July 25 188lbs
July 26 186lbs ⬇️⬇️
July 27
July 28
July 29
July 30
July 313 -
Somehow lost my note from previous posts and MFP won’t let me copy and paste. Starting again!
OSW: 250
7/1: 228
7/31 goal: 222
OGW: 150
7/1 228
7/2 228.5
7/3 228.5
7/4 228.5
7/5 229
7/6 229 😑
7/7 228.5-this is like watching paint dry-trying to watch my macros now
7/8 228 like a rollercoaster with baby bumps!
7/9 227
7/10 227.5 my macros have been on point the last two days 👏🏻
7/11 227.5 I unintentionally ate keto yesterday, I was so full and tired!
7/12 227.5 I guess my body likes to hang out here at 227.5 lol my moving average says 227.2, which I like better
7/13 225.5! Woosh! So strange, yesterday I had too much sodium and too few steps 🤷🏻♀️
7/14: DNW-I worked this crazy 30 hour shift at work, be back tomorrow
7/15: 224.5- I’ve reached my first mini goal of losing 10% of my body weight!
7/16: 225
7/17 223.5
7/18: 224
7/19: 223.5
7/20: 224 This month is flying by!
7/21: 223
7/22: 222.5
7/23: 222.5
7/24: 222 Goal for the month!
7/25: 221 Getting ready for August with some new, healthier goals
7/26: 221
7/27: 2223 -
Heaviest weight: 293 (1/28/21)
Current weight (Jul 1): 163.4
Daily Focus:
🌼 stay in maintenance range (160-165)
July 1 - 163.4 (Happy Canada Day! Work gave us a four day weekend. My husband and I came up to the lake last night. Sun is shining!)
July 2 - 162 (We got a 60 minute walk in yesterday in the heat and had a few drinks to celebrate Canada Day. Night was cut short as we had a huge thunderstorm and the Internet was so bad inside because everyone was in their trailers so we went to bed early and had a great restorative sleep.)
July 3 - 165.2 (Up early and back home as we have a 75th birthday brunch to attend. Later today we also have dinner out with friends.)
July 4 - 164 (Happy 4th of July to all the Americans! Our work gave us a four day weekend for Canada Day so I was still off today. I did two Peloton rides and a 5 mile walk and food stop with my husband and dog... so much fun but I am wiped. Need to do some housework now.)
July 5 - 164 (Busy work day but I got away at lunch for a walk with my husband. After supper and some TV we went out for another walk with our dog. Lots of steps again today.)
July 6 - 164.6 (Didn't sleep as long as I wanted. Started with a good filling breakfast. Will get my 10K steps today and hopefully ride the Peloton too.)
July 7 - 164.4 (Had my long ride on the Peloton last night. Today I hope to get back on the bike but I also need to finish getting my house ready for my company tomorrow.)
July 8 - 163.4 (Started my day with the Stampede Parade and a breakfast. The sun is shining and our city has come alive. I worked this afternoon and tonight we are laying low because my husband is in a 160 KM Gran Fondo bike race tomorrow that we're up early for.)
July 9 - 163 (Up early as my husband is in a Gran Fondo bike race today. I am hanging out in beautiful Longview, Alberta waiting for him. Will try to walk and get some steps while I wait.)
July 10 - 161.2 (Today I want to do two Peloton rides, get a walk in, and then we go out for supper in downtown Calgary with friends.)
July 11 - 160.8 (Amazing dinner out last night at the top rated new restaurant in Canada according to a recently issued list. I had gotten a lot of of exercise and planned for it so the scale was kind to me this morning. This afternoon I have a party at a corporate tent for Stampede and then we go to the grounds for a concert. Will be a late night and my exercise will all be getting my steps.)
July 12 - 161.8 (Busy day to navigate yesterday. Worked from the office, went to a tent party for Stampede at 3, and then we went to the grounds for a concert. Didn't get home and in bed until midnight. Had one food choice I made for a cost savings reason than my waistline - you live you learn.)
July 13 - 161.2 (Kept indulgences to a minimum at my work party yesterday so I was in good shape to come home and ride the Peloton.)
July 14 - 160.8 (A work lunch, corporate tent, Peloton ride, and long walk with my husband were all highlights of the day.)
July 15 - 162.8
July 16 - 166.4 (Didn't get time to check in yesterday.. it was midnight before I got home and I was exhausted. Had my final workday corporate event and then we met up with a friend at the Stampede grounds for two concerts. Another day of over 20,000 steps.)
July 17 - DNW (I always bring my scale to the lake but I forgot. Yesterday we went for a nice long walk around our park and met my 10,000 step goal.)
July 18 - 163.8 (Saw Elvis after work tonight. We are off to Ontario tomorrow to visit Brad's family and have a summer break there.)
July 19 - 165.8 (At the airport for a flight to Toronto today. We are gone until the 31st so unless there's a random scale around, this will be my last weigh-in for the month. I'll still be checking in!)
July 20 - DNW (Full day at Canada's Wonderland today. I love rides! Love that I can fit in everything no problem now.)
July 21 - DNW (Sick again and it's changed our vacation plans a bit. My husband found us a nice comfortable suite style hotel for me to recover at.)
July 22 - DNW (Feeling pretty good. Had a very restorative sleep. We ordered Skip The Dishes in last night and I definitely overdid it. Got swept up in the moment.)
July 23 - DNW (Gotten in some good naps and rest. Also went for a couple long walks and did over 20,000 steps.)
July 24 - DNW (Didn't quite hit 20,000 steps.. but close. Lots of indulgent food but some good choices too. I feel satisfied with how the day went.)
July 25 - DNW (Another night of healing restorative sleep so I'm ready to tackle the day. We have quite a bit of fun planned again for today.)
July 26 - DNW
July 27 - DNW (Today we check out of the hotel we spent the last 6 nights at and move locations. It's going to be a hot day out. Will aim for my minimum of 10,000 steps again today.)
July 28
July 29
July 30
July 313 -
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)-
07/19-200.6-(Trend Weight 200.3)-
07/20-199.8-(Trend Weight 200.2)-
07/21-199.0-(Trend Weight 200.1)-
07/22-198.8-(Trend Weight 200.0)-
07/23-198.8-(Trend Weight 199.9)-
07/24-199.6-(Trend Weight 199.8)- I was perfectly within calorie and carb limits yesterday. A large amount of calorie burn. Closed all my circles on fitbit in a great way. My sodium was high due to the Chinese leftovers. Still one serving to go on that. This must be fluid retention. Traveling today for some wedding decorating supplies so lunch will be out. The last of the Chinese will probably be later tonight for dinner so I don’t expect tomorrow’s weight will be very good. I really don’t feel firmly planted in new decades unless it ends in a 7. I hope to hit 197 this week so I will feel confident on the fluctuations and fluid retention days.
07/25-203.2-(Trend Weight 200.2)- Over 3 ½ pound gain overnight? Yikes! Tons of sodium yesterday in all 3 meals/travel. I took a magnesium supplement last night because of the bloat, so this weight is after a TMI (finally). I honestly don’t know what is going on with anything since covid. The glucose is wonky, the weight has been wonky and my blood pressure is wonky. Who knows what other things would show in bloodwork? Long Covid is real folks and I may be experiencing it according to the doctor. Ugh! Travel again this week tomorrow and Thursday so I may post extra early or extra late. Tomorrow is the CTA test on the heart at the hospital. This will look for blockages in the heart and is in leiu of a heart cath which is more invasive. Thurs I see cardiologist for the results of all this testing this past month, and the plan. I am enjoying all of your posts and love to see the successes!
07/26-202.8-(Trend Weight 200.4)- Gain over 3 ½ overnight yesterday, but only drop less than ½ today. Humph…….
07/27-202.6-(Trend Weight 200.4)- A drop in weight after travel? Hmmmm. It’s bound to show up sooner or later so I’m bracing myself. More (unexpected) travel today to take my older friend downstate to her dr appointment. Then my own travel again tomorrow for the cardiologist and some results/plans. Gotta keep it under control but all my fitbit circles remain open when I travel and my calories are always over. A recipe for disaster! I can’t wait to get through this week. Exhausted!
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07/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
4 -
Heaviest 222 lbs
July 1. 210 lbs
Current. 206 lbs
Daily Focus:
Weigh in everyday in July
Stay under calorie goal 6 out of 7 days per week
Exercise 4 days a week
July 1st 210 lbs. Tracked and met calories, no exercise besides a short walk. Traveling to NC to visit inlaws, may not be able to weigh for a few days.
July 2nd DNW no scale. Ate below calories and walked a lot.
July 3rd DNW no scale. Ate over calories, but tracked as best I could. Exercised for an hour..
July 4th DNW DNT. Traveling finally caught up with me. I let myself get overly hungry and ended up binging on snacks. Back at it today, starting with a long walk. Happy 4th.
July 5th DNW Hit calorie goal, lots of walking
July 6th 209 lbs. Tracked and met calories, strength workout - back from NC with more predictable food choices.
July 7th 208 lbs. Tracked and hit calorie goal, no exercise
July 8th 209 lbs. Tracked and hit calorie goal, 30 minutes elliptical
July 9th DNW DNT. Way over calories, no exercise
July 10th 209 lbs. Tracked and hit calories, strength trained
July 11th 208 lbs. Tracked and hit calories, strength trained
July 12th DNW way over calories, no exercise - old habits trying to make a comeback!
July 13th 209 lbs. Tracked and hit calorie goal, 30 mins elliptical
July 14th 209 lbs. Tracked, over calorie goal. Strength trained.
July 15th 209 lbs Tracked and hit calorie goal. Strength trained.
July 16th 208 lbs Tracked and hit calorie goal. No exercise.
July 17th 208 lbs Tracked, way over calorie goal, 30 mins elliptical
July 18th 208 lbs Tracked and hit calorie goal, circuit style strength training
July 19th 208 lbs Tracked and hit calorie goal, No exercise
July 20th 207 lbs Tracked and hit calorie goal - Despite my son bringing home 2 large pizzas from my favorite brick oven pizza place! 45 mins strength training.
July 21st 206 lbs Tracked, and went over calories. 45 mins elliptical. I am starting to notice some positive changes from losing the weight. My aerobic fitness is the best it has been in years, and the arthritis in my knee is significantly less.
July 22nd 207 lbs Tracked and over calorie goal, no exercise
July 23rd 206 lbs. tracked and hit calories. Strength trained.
July 24th 206 lbs. tracked and hit calories. No exercise
July 25th 206 lbs. tracked and hit calories. Strength trained
July 26th 205 lbs. tracked and hit calories. No exercise
July 27th 206 lbs. tracked, way over calories (and salt). Strength trained4 -
Heaviest weight: 204
Current weight: 188 lbs
Gained 4 lbs ⬆️⬆️
I have a simple goal this month is to be active for 20 minutes a day. Also to organize my mothers pictures. She passed away over 2 years ago. I am thinking if I do this it will help in my emotional eating.
July 1 184 lbs Happy Canada Day
July 4…Happy 4th of July! 🎆🎇
July 6 185.5 lbs ⬆️⬆️ 50 minutes on treadmill
July 7 185 lbs ⬇️
July 10 185lbs
July 11 185lbs
July 12 185lbs Been off the radar. My schedule has been off since the holidays. I am weigh myself but forget to post. Also I am getting my 20 minimum activity in.
July 13 185lbs
July 20 188lbs ⬆️⬆️⬆️ Nothing to add other than not enough activity too much calories followed by late night snacking.
July 21 188lbs I started back on the treadmill. 45 minutes
July 22 188lbs going to the treadmill
July 23 188lbs
July 24 188lbs
July 25 188lbs
July 26 186lbs ⬇️⬇️
July 27 186lbs
July 28
July 29
July 30
July 316 -
Hi! I’m planning to keep the momentum going. 🏃♀️ I’m really happy with the progress I’ve made so far. My goal is to be 126 by January. Hoping to see 141 this month. I’m going to focus on my water intake this time.
Heaviest weight: 165
Current weight: 139
Daily Focus:
🌼 Log weight
🌱 Portion control food
🌼 Drink 8 glasses of water
🌱 Work out at least 4x a week
🌼 Increase protein intake
July 1 - 145 (cooked)
July 2 - 144 (cooked/ strength 30m)
July 3 - 144 (cooked/ ran 1hr)
July 4 - 144 (cooked)
July 5 - 145 (cooked/ strength 30m)
July 6 - 144 (cooked)
July 7 - 143 (cooked/ strength 30m)
July 8 - 144 (cooked)
July 9 - 143 (cooked/ Zumba 1hr)
July 10 - 142 (bought/ ran 1hr)
July 11 - 142 (cooked/ strength 30m)
July 12 - 142 (bought/ Zumba 1hr)
July 13 - 142 (cooked)
July 14 - 144 (cooked)
July 15 - 142 (cooked)
July 16 - 141 (bought, Zumba 1hr)
July 17 - 141 (cooked, ran 1hr)
July 18 - 141 (cooked, ran 1hr)
July 19 - 142 (cooked)
July 20 - 142 (bought, strength 30m)
July 21 - 141 (bought)
July 22 - 142 (bought, strength 30m)
July 23 - 140 (bought)
July 24 - 141 (bought, ran 1hr)
July 25 - 139 (bought)
July 26 - 140 (bought)
July 27 - 139 (cooked, strength 30m)
Very excited to be at my goal and past it! I think the strength training is paying off. 😄Also been socializing a lot so may not be eating enough because anxiety. 😅 So, I’m cool if my weight goes up a bit. Just gonna keep at it!
July 28 -
July 29 -
July 30 -
July 31 -
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Log During Maintenance
Maintain Weight 175-179
Accept Fluctuations
October 2021 Weight: 206
Loss to Date: 27.1
July 1: 179.1
July 2: 178.2
July 3: 178.0
July 4: 177.2
July 5: 177.5
July 6: 177.0
July 7: 176.5
July 8: 178.2
July 9: 179.8
July 10: 179.0
July 11: 178.1
July 12: 178.0
July 13: 178.8
July 14: 178.7
July 15: 178.6
July 16: 181.0
July 17: 182.0 Top of my maintenance range. Back to a cut.
July 18: 179.8
July 19: 178.0
July 20: 178.2
July 21: 175.2
July 22: 178.5
July 23: 178.2
July 24: 178.0
July 25: 176.0
July 26: 176.7 Resistance training yesterday
July 27: 178.9
July 28:
July 29:
July 30:
July 31:3 -
Mary 65 from Pennsylvania. Goal weight 122 lbs. Was there in 2009/10 and kept it off for about 5 years and got lazy. I do low Carb 15+/- 3 Net Carbs/day(My body seems to hang on to Carbs/not burn them),1000-1200 calories daily, 2 meals on my days off(3) and 3 meals on my work days (4, long hours) and I only exercise on my days off due to the long work days.
Heaviest weight: 255 lbs, twice :-(
9/14/20-255 lbs. Started a new job without a micromanager.
5/3/21-240.5 lbs Emergency Gallbladder surgery
5/14/21-232.2 lbs. Started MFP, low carb and calorie restricted diet while recovering. Actively trying to lose now.
6/1/21-228.8 lbs
7/1/21-222.2 lbs
8/1/21-212 lbs
9/1/21-200 lbs
10/1/21-191.4 lbs
11/1/21-181.8 lbs
12/1/21-176.2 lbs
1/1/22-168 lbs
2/1/22-157.4 lbs
3/1/22-155 lbs
4/1/22-156.4 lbs
5/1/22-158.8 lbs :-(
6/1/22-152.2 lbs :-)
7/1/22-157.4 lbs :-(
Current weight: 167 lbs (Lowest recent weight was 147.6 lbs on 4/6 & 4/7)
July weight loss so far: + 5.2 lbs :-(
Daily Goals:
🌱Drink @ least 90 ounces of water
🌱Plan meals and log in advance
🌱Log honestly and consistently
🌱Eat at or under my calorie goal
🌼 Weigh in each morning
🌼 Post each day under this challenge
🌼 Do some weight lifting.
🌼🌱🌱🌱🌱
July 1-157.4 lbs- My weight has been a SEESAW since 2/1/22. Up, down, up, down. Had a low in April of 147.6 lbs and have been fluctuating in about 13 lb range from that. Very Disheartening.
July 2-160.4 lbs :-( I did eat too many carbs yesterday but was way below my allotted calories with my exercise and not enough extra calories to gain 3 lbs! Has to be water weight. Did 232 minutes on my Elliptical for 15.21 miles this AM. Then did 5 sets of 20 reps of 90+ lbs on the leg press. Also did some Lat pull downs and bicep work on the double cable system and some bicep curls and tri-cep kickbacks with dumbbells. It's about time I use some of this equipment available in my basement again!
July 3-160.4 lbs :-( Did 186 minutes on the elliptical for 13.25 miles. Did 5 sets of 20 on the leg press, 90 lbs and did 10 lb bicep curls and tri kick backs.
July 4…158.8 lbs Happy 4th of July! 🎆🎇 At least it's moving in the right direction. I did 190 minutes on the Elliptical for 13.76 miles this AM. Also did Leg presses, 5 sets of 20 @ 100+ lbs today. (Don't know how much the incline sled weighs. It's also a angled shoulder/squat press too) Used the double cable pulley system for Lat pull downs 2 sets of 10 with 50 lbs. And double bicep curls, 2 sets of 10 with 50 lbs, then 2 sets of 10 bicep dumbbell curls with 10 lbs and same number of sets with Tri-cep kickbacks with the same dumbbell. Need to add to my repertoire. Need to cut the grass today. Off tomorrow yet. Nice break from work. And getting extra workouts in.
July 5-158.8 lbs I did 190 minutes on the Elliptical for 13.6 miles this AM. Also did Leg presses, 5 sets of 20 @ 100+ lbs today. (Don't know how much the incline sled weighs. It's also a angled shoulder/squat press too) Used the double cable pulley system for Lat pull downs 2 sets of 20 with 50 lbs. And double bicep curls, 2 sets of 20 with 50 lbs, then 2 sets of 20 bicep dumbbell curls with 10 lbs and same number of sets with Tri-cep kickbacks with the same dumbbell. Nice 5 day break from work. And got extra workouts in. Back to work tomorrow. Then off Friday and Sunday.
Been MIA for awhile from the threads but continue to log in daily & exercise 3x/week on my off days, as I had been. I have been indulging too much in carbs as you will notice in my weights. :-(
July 6-158.8 lbs
July 7-161 lbs
July 8-159.6 lbs
July 9-160.8 lbs
July 10-163 lbs
July 11-166 lbs
July 12-162 lbs
July 13-164.8 lbs
July 14-162.8 lbs
July 15-166 lbs
July 16-166 lbs
July 17-165 lbs
July 18-166.2 lbs
July 19-165 lbs
July 20-166.4 lbs
July 21-168.8 lbs
July 22-168.8 lbs
July 23-171.6 lbs
July 24-167 lbs :-( 221 minutes on the Elliptical for 17.62 miles. After I finished the last hour of a movie I was watching a few days ago, I watched a scifi action movie and it seemed to help make me pick up my pace from my usual. :-) 12.5 minute/miles. Also increased some of my weight lifting. Leg press angled sled 5 sets of 20 @ 100#, Cable system Lat pull downs 3 sets of 20 @ 60#, Cable system standing row 2 sets of 20 @ 60#, dumbbell curls 2 sets of 20 @ 10# and tricep kickbacks 2 sets of 20 @ 10#.
July 25-165.5 lbs
July 26-164 lbs Guess mainly water weight, the way it's coming off! :-)
July 27-162.6 lbs Continuing to drop the water weight!
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July 29
July 30
July 31
You’ve got this!4 -
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)-
07/19-200.6-(Trend Weight 200.3)-
07/20-199.8-(Trend Weight 200.2)-
07/21-199.0-(Trend Weight 200.1)-
07/22-198.8-(Trend Weight 200.0)-
07/23-198.8-(Trend Weight 199.9)-
07/24-199.6-(Trend Weight 199.8)- I was perfectly within calorie and carb limits yesterday. A large amount of calorie burn. Closed all my circles on fitbit in a great way. My sodium was high due to the Chinese leftovers. Still one serving to go on that. This must be fluid retention. Traveling today for some wedding decorating supplies so lunch will be out. The last of the Chinese will probably be later tonight for dinner so I don’t expect tomorrow’s weight will be very good. I really don’t feel firmly planted in new decades unless it ends in a 7. I hope to hit 197 this week so I will feel confident on the fluctuations and fluid retention days.
07/25-203.2-(Trend Weight 200.2)- Over 3 ½ pound gain overnight? Yikes! Tons of sodium yesterday in all 3 meals/travel. I took a magnesium supplement last night because of the bloat, so this weight is after a TMI (finally). I honestly don’t know what is going on with anything since covid. The glucose is wonky, the weight has been wonky and my blood pressure is wonky. Who knows what other things would show in bloodwork? Long Covid is real folks and I may be experiencing it according to the doctor. Ugh! Travel again this week tomorrow and Thursday so I may post extra early or extra late. Tomorrow is the CTA test on the heart at the hospital. This will look for blockages in the heart and is in leiu of a heart cath which is more invasive. Thurs I see cardiologist for the results of all this testing this past month, and the plan. I am enjoying all of your posts and love to see the successes!
07/26-202.8-(Trend Weight 200.4)- Gain over 3 ½ overnight yesterday, but only drop less than ½ today. Humph…….
07/27-202.6-(Trend Weight 200.4)- A drop in weight after travel? Hmmmm. It’s bound to show up sooner or later so I’m bracing myself. More (unexpected) travel today to take my older friend downstate to her dr appointment. Then my own travel again tomorrow for the cardiologist and some results/plans. Gotta keep it under control but all my fitbit circles remain open when I travel and my calories are always over. A recipe for disaster! I can’t wait to get through this week. Exhausted!
07/28-204.4-(Trend Weight 201.0)- More travel today. I hope to catch up on a couple of days’ posts later this evening.
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