August 2022 Accountability Month - Check-In

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  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,183 Member
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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 31): 201.6
    Goal: 196.6 (Five lb Loss)
    Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx

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


    COLOR CODE: Fuchsia is a Happy Weight Loss for me. Blue is a sad weight gain. Black is no change.



    08/01-201.2-(Trend Weight 201.4)- Gradually dropping on the scale over the past few days. Pleased to see that. Getting ready to leave for surgery. I’ll be back soon!

    08/02-202.0-(Trend Weight 201.4)- I weighed at hospital on different scale this morning. I’m okay post-surgery. They changed the surgery up a bit. Some for good reasons, some for not-so-good but they promise I will be able to breathe much better soon. No improvement yet and I really thought the better breathing would be immediate. Taking it easy and following Drs orders. Lots of changes in the meds.

    08/03-201.6-(Trend Weight 201.4)- The heart surgeon I met for the first time when I was in the OR. He said that he will not triple stent me, if it becomes 100% necessary, he will do a by-pass but he wasn’t in the mood to crack open any ribs that day. Yikes! He thought that two of the blockages could be managed with new meds for now but one was further blocked than the CTA test indicated. It was 76% blocked instead of 50%. So he stented that one, changed my cholesterol meds to 80 mg instead of 10 mg. Added the blood thinner recommended for those specifically with stents, added another heavy-duty blood pressure med to go with my other and gave me an emergency script for nitro just in case. He said my breathing on exertion should improve but it’s still rough breathing so far. Gotta heal up I guess. No exercise for a week and then light moderate like walking or bike. Breathing was worse yesterday instead of better but so far today, I feel a little improvement. Glad it’s over. Thanks again to all of you for the well wishes, personal IM’s and hugs. You are all the best friends a girl could ever ask for!


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  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,894 Member
    I am Dawn
    5'2", 61 and 5/6th : - )
    I have been on MFP since October 2018.
    I am close to 10 pounds heavier than this time last year.
    Hoping to drop weight this month, but have extended company coming, an old friend who is a chef and cooks amazing meals. So much for my grilled chicken with veggies or salad. I will do my best.
    I gained 0.6 last month

    Monday August 01 - 139.2 - Using last month's EW. A holiday in my Province today, but not a food holiday. I am working.
    Tuesday August 02 - 138.6 - Hoping to continue to see drops before my company arrives on Saturday so that I have a "cushion". Feeling pretty lean this morning.
    Wednesday August 03 - 139.0 - I had planned a cleanse for later in August, but Wild Rose has been discontinued. It is a bunch of herbs and a food plan. I do know the food columns of what to have 80% of each day etc. The herbs are organ specific. I will be looking into what else is available. Does anyone have a good kit that they use?
    Thursday August 04 - 138.8 - Going to keep it very light for the next couple of days before my company arrives. He is a chef and I expect to be eating more (and richer) food than usual starting Saturday for 8 days
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,305 Member
    August Start Weight: 172.2
    August Goal Weight: Return to maintenance range (160-165)

    August 1: 172.2
    August 2: 169.6
    August 3: 167.6
    August 4: 166.2
  • BittersweetVita
    BittersweetVita Posts: 745 Member
    Hi, all! I am a 2x cancer survivor dealing with Hypothyroidism, early Menopause, and Plantar Fasciitis, trying to lose weight to feel stronger, keep up with my kids, and hopefully be able to find clothes that work with my body's shape post-mastectomy and four pregnancies/three c-sections.

    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
    August Starting Weight: 190.1

    Goals: Plan and Log all food, Quit sugary drinks, Manage midnight eating, increase gym time, stretch.

    08/01: 190.1 - Mindful midnight eating.
    08/02: 188.7 - Went swimming. Limited my iced tea/lemonade consumption to 1 glass at work.
    08/03: 190.1 - Later dinner with family, heavy carbs in that meal, stress ate before bed. Sigh.
    08/04: 188.6 - Stayed within my calories.
    08/05: 190.0 - Came home from busy day at work to dinner made by my hubby. I thought I could "guestimate" the calories since I was starving, but once I went back and entered everything that was on that dish, I was way over calories.
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,894 Member
    I am Dawn
    5'2", 61 and 5/6th : - )
    I have been on MFP since October 2018.
    I am close to 10 pounds heavier than this time last year.
    Hoping to drop weight this month, but have extended company coming, an old friend who is a chef and cooks amazing meals. So much for my grilled chicken with veggies or salad. I will do my best.
    I gained 0.6 last month

    Monday August 01 - 139.2 - Using last month's EW. A holiday in my Province today, but not a food holiday. I am working.
    Tuesday August 02 - 138.6 - Hoping to continue to see drops before my company arrives on Saturday so that I have a "cushion". Feeling pretty lean this morning.
    Wednesday August 03 - 139.0 - I had planned a cleanse for later in August, but Wild Rose has been discontinued. It is a bunch of herbs and a food plan. I do know the food columns of what to have 80% of each day etc. The herbs are organ specific. I will be looking into what else is available. Does anyone have a good kit that they use?
    Thursday August 04 - 138.8 - Going to keep it very light for the next couple of days before my company arrives. He is a chef and I expect to be eating more (and richer) food than usual starting Saturday for 8 days
    Friday August 05 - 139.9 - Quite surprised at this jump up, I had a very good day exercise and food wise. Going to try to take it in stride, actually feeling lean this morning.
  • aliru108
    aliru108 Posts: 94 Member
    I took my son out to a local restaurant last night mainly because I felt sorry for myself. Just being honest. We even split a dessert. Food doesn’t fix anything, of course, it’s just a band-aid.


    Dear Donna (@deepwoodslady), I don't know about you, but I do require assistance from band-aids once in a while (metaphorical and non). You keep on doing you. I am proud of you!
    -A
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,305 Member
    August Start Weight: 172.2
    August Goal Weight: Return to maintenance range (160-165)

    August 1: 172.2
    August 2: 169.6
    August 3: 167.6
    August 4: 166.2
    August 5: 165.8
    August 6: 164.6

    Officially back in my target weight range! Woo hoo.
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,305 Member
    Enjoy your company @dawnbgethealthy
  • BittersweetVita
    BittersweetVita Posts: 745 Member
    Hi, all! I am a 2x cancer survivor dealing with Hypothyroidism, early Menopause, and Plantar Fasciitis, trying to lose weight to feel stronger, keep up with my kids, and hopefully be able to find clothes that work with my body's shape post-mastectomy and four pregnancies/three c-sections.

    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
    August Starting Weight: 190.1

    Goals: Plan and Log all food, Quit sugary drinks, Manage midnight eating, increase gym time, stretch.

    08/01: 190.1 - Mindful midnight eating.
    08/02: 188.7 - Went swimming. Limited my iced tea/lemonade consumption to 1 glass at work.
    08/03: 190.1 - Later dinner with family, heavy carbs in that meal, stress ate before bed. Sigh.
    08/04: 188.6 - Stayed within my calories.
    08/05: 190.0 - Came home from busy day at work to dinner made by my hubby. I thought I could "guestimate" the calories since I was starving, but once I went back and entered everything that was on that dish, I was way over calories.
    08/06: 190.5 - Still combating late night hunger/cravings.
  • Zampoki
    Zampoki Posts: 7 Member
    Hello! My name is Mina.
    Just started today as I moved to a new environment and realized I gained another 15pounds while I dealt with family vacation, move across ocean, and kids out of school.
    I need community, accountability and I am here to find joy and wins in the process.
    Anyway,
    My height is 5'8
    Starting weight: 166
    8/7: 166.0- This is first thing in the morning as I get ready for the day. I'll be posting this weight with a short log.
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  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,305 Member
    August Start Weight: 172.2
    August Goal Weight: Return to maintenance range (160-165)

    August 1: 172.2
    August 2: 169.6
    August 3: 167.6
    August 4: 166.2
    August 5: 165.8
    August 6: 164.6
    August 7: 165.8

    Big celebratory meal last night so no surprises I'm back up.
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,183 Member
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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 31): 201.6
    Goal: 196.6 (Five lb Loss)
    Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx

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


    COLOR CODE: Fuchsia is a Happy Weight Loss for me. Blue is a sad weight gain. Black is no change.



    08/01-201.2-(Trend Weight 201.4)-

    08/02-202.0-(Trend Weight 201.4)-

    08/03-201.6-(Trend Weight 201.4)-

    08/04-200.6-(Trend Weight 201.3)-

    08/05-200.2-(Trend Weight 201.2)-

    08/06-198.8-(Trend Weight 201.0)- Pizza last night. It didn’t show up on the scale but I suspect it will very very soon. I’m very tired today most likely from bad food. It’s going to be 92 degrees today and I have no air conditioning. Oh Joy! I’ll keep myself and cats as cool as possible with the fans. I trapped as much night air inside as I possibly could last night. Re: Surgery, I had a little chest pain in bed last night but really more like soreness/healing type of pain, not heart attack kind of pain. Otherwise, I'm feeling pretty good. I’m just thrilled to be back in Onederland.

    08/07-198.2-(Trend Weight 200.7)- Glucose has remained very high these past few days (since surgery). Logging every bite the last few so I know I’m not missing anything and weight is dropping. Why so high? I don’t get it! The only change is the lack of exercise until I am allowed. But I am moving pretty steady with simple housecleaning, stretches etc. Baffled!


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  • Arc2Arc
    Arc2Arc Posts: 484 Member
    Log During Maintenance
    Maintain Weight 175-179
    Accept Fluctuations

    October 2021 Weight: 206
    Loss to Date: 29.2

    August 1: 178.2
    August 2: 177.5
    August 3: 177.2
    August 4: 178.5
    August 5: 178.2
    August 6: 177.8
    August 7: 176.8
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  • msashleybing
    msashleybing Posts: 40 Member
    Ms Ashley
    SW: 205lbs
    August SW: 199.2
    1st Goal: 190lbs
    July total loss: 6lbs

    Goals for August:
    - 6000+ steps daily
    - Close my rings daily (Apple Watch)
    - Workout at least 5x a week

    8/1 - 198.4
    8/2 - 198.8
    Notes: 6074 steps for 8/1, all rings closed, and did a 20 minute work with a 10 cool down stretch from FitOn.
    8/3 - 198.2
    Notes: 5520 steps for 8/2, all rings closed, and workout completed
    8/4 - 198.0
    Notes: 6,822 steps for 8/3, all rings closed, and workout complete
    8/5 - 197.8
    Notes: 7,427 steps for 8/4, rings closed, workout complete
    8/6 - 197.6
    Notes: 7,438 steps for 8/5, rings closed, workout complete
    8/7 - 198.4
    Notes: 8,575 steps for 8/6, rings closed, workout complete
  • BittersweetVita
    BittersweetVita Posts: 745 Member
    Hi, all! I am a 2x cancer survivor dealing with Hypothyroidism, early Menopause, and Plantar Fasciitis, trying to lose weight to feel stronger, keep up with my kids, and hopefully be able to find clothes that work with my body's shape post-mastectomy and four pregnancies/three c-sections.

    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
    August Starting Weight: 190.1

    Goals: Plan and Log all food, Quit sugary drinks, Manage midnight eating, increase gym time, stretch.

    08/01: 190.1 - Mindful midnight eating.
    08/02: 188.7 - Went swimming. Limited my iced tea/lemonade consumption to 1 glass at work.
    08/03: 190.1 - Later dinner with family, heavy carbs in that meal, stress ate before bed. Sigh.
    08/04: 188.6 - Stayed within my calories.
    08/05: 190.0 - Came home from busy day at work to dinner made by my hubby. I thought I could "guestimate" the calories since I was starving, but once I went back and entered everything that was on that dish, I was way over calories.
    08/06: 190.5 - Still combating late night hunger/cravings.
    08/07: 190.5 - Zumba day. It was a lot of fun, but my left hip isn't having fun today. Lol!
    08/08: 190.7 - Had a sugary drink at work again but only ate roasted veggies when I came home late.
  • TinaLeigh67
    TinaLeigh67 Posts: 669 Member
    My name is Tina, Height: 5'6" Age: 55
    MFP starting weight: 149.2 (3/30/21)
    July end weight: 130.0
    July results: +1.4
    August goal: maintenance of 128-132

    My goal this month is to maintain weight as well as increase activity. I will be moving at some point this month so I will be doing a lot of packing. Have been waiting for a definite start date on a new job, but they are still going through the process of doing background checks and such. I currently work for the State and have been accepted for another position with the State. Unfortunately, they won't just open my personnel file and retrieve the information they already have, they are doing it all over again from scratch. It has been over a month since they began. It's very frustrating. Anyway, somehow I am hoping to find time to increase workouts/walks while packing and preparing for a wedding.

    8/01: DNW
    8/02: DNW
    8/03: 129.0 (129.4 trend)
    8/04: 128.0 (129.2 trend) surprised by this. Sodium intake was high, but I did try to drink lots of water.
    8/05: DNW
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    8/07: DNW
    8/08: DNW I need to stop avoiding the scales!