SEPTEMBER DAILY WEIGH IN AND LOGGING CHALLENGE!!!

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  • Bemybestby60
    Bemybestby60 Posts: 1,680 Member
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    My start weight today is 189 lbs. My goal is to get back to 180 lbs.
    September 1: 189 lbs
    September 7: 186 lbs. Wednesday regular weigh-in. So down 3lbs have 6 more to go.
    September 8: 186 lbs
    September 9: 184.5 lbs
    September 10:
    September 11: 193.5 lbs
    No typo. How do I gain 9lbs in less than 48 hours. Food intake the same. This can be so discouraging. I am lost for words.
    September 12: 193 lbs
    September 13: 188 lbs
    September 14: 185.5 lbs Well it took 3 days to go down 8lbs. Sometimes I wonder if Daily tracking is helpful. But knowledge is power.
    September 15: 186lbs
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  • joans1976
    joans1976 Posts: 2,201 Member
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    @Bemybestby60 I think you are doing a splendid job, sticking with it and making progress overall. But yes, I would be really frustrated if I gained 9 pounds overnight. In fact, I’m pretty sure I would buy a new scale!
    I wish I had some of your height! I look like an old weeble wobble toy from the 80s I’m so short and squat!
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 10,814 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 Aug 31): 200.0
    Goal: (Five lb Loss) 195.0
    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.


    09/01-198.8-(Trend Weight 199.8)-
    09/02-198.8-(Trend Weight 199.7)-
    09/03-199.0-(Trend Weight 199.7)-
    09/04-197.8-(Trend Weight 199.4)-
    09/05-197.0-(Trend Weight 199.2)-
    09/06-196.8-(Trend Weight 198.9)-
    09/07-196.2-(Trend Weight 198.7)-
    09/08-197.6-(Trend Weight 198.6)-
    09/09-197.8-(Trend Weight 198.5)-
    09/10-200.0-(Trend Weight 198.6)-
    09/11-200.4-(Trend Weight 198.7)-
    09/12-200.4-(Trend Weight 199.2)-
    09/13-195.8-(Trend Weight 198.8)-
    09/14-199.8-(Trend Weight 198.9).

    09/15-200.2-(Trend Weight 199.0)- Not too bad after travel. It was a very long day. Now I’ve found out that I have some decay (yuk, what a word) under an existing crown. They will not be able to save the crown in order to fix it. Several more appointments necessary between now and mid January. $$$$. I’ve been going through my clothing as I prepare for the fall/winter season in Michigan. Oh my Goodness. What size do I keep in my bedroom and what sizes go upstairs in storage. It’s so back and forth on the scale! I’m going to stay positive and hopeful and keep my next two sizes upstairs but very accessible. I can do this! Family doctor is increasing my Trulicity to stage 3 (of 4) while I await hearing from new endocrinologist. I feel like I’m staying in control/on top of everything (pretty well). I still haven’t heard from cardiology rehab so I am going to start some mild exercise at home on bike (easy level) and stretching. I can’t just keep sitting here and expect to lose calories by blinking!

    09/16-199.0-(Trend Weight 199.0)- I could have done much better yesterday. Followed my food plan very well until bedtime TV time. Then I had milk and some leftover sidedish from dinner for a snack which put me over. Also, I planned on starting some exercise but didn’t as I ended up babysitting unexpectedly for a couple hours last night until 9:30 pm. That is usually exercise enough! It’s nice to see the scale back under 200 so I’ll call myself satisfied for today. I’m planning an excellent day today. I always babysit on Fridays so he’ll keep me on my toes! He’s the one you saw in the wedding pic. Don’t let that sweet smile fool ya!

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  • swimmom_1
    swimmom_1 Posts: 1,302 Member
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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 :-(
    8/1/22-167.2 lbs :-(
    9/1/22-175.2 lbs :-( Bad couple of months.
    Current weight: 171.2 lbs (Lowest recent weight was 147.6 lbs on 4/6 & 4/7)
    September wt loss- 4.0 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
    🌼 Continue weight lifting.
    🌼🌱🌱🌱🌱

    9/1/22- 175.2 lbs Here's to a better Autumn!
    9/2/22- 179.4 lbs :-( How one day can be such a big jump, must be water retention. Only 45 minutes/3.41 miles on my Elliptical. It kept seizing up on me. Hadn't happened before till 2-3 hours in. Guess it's about dead! Checked out another store today with ellipticals. Looked at Octane and Spirit brands today. Previously looked at PreCor and Matrix. Any insight from any of you would be appreciated. The repair guy that had come out 10 days ago said they see many repair needs on Matrix and very early on, that they shouldn't. And long waits for parts on them.
    9/3/22- 176.4 lbs
    9/4/22- 175 lbs 45 minutes on my elliptical while my roasted butternut squash was roasting. At a wedding today. Tried to be pretty careful and only take a taste of some of the items. Was a impromptu wedding, planned a couple weeks ago for a girl from work, who has been with her beau for 10 years. We all brought a side dish to share. It was very nice for going from a original zoom wedding a few weeks ago to this with a 5-10 minute discussion at a summer work party. As others have said, these things are hard to calculate calories. But I think I did fairly good other than the piece of cake. But you have to have some wedding cake!
    9/5/22- 177.2 lbs :-( Stayed true to my plan today. Wanted something sweet so I grabbed a keto chocolate hazelnut cup to stay on point.
    9/6/22- 176.2 lbs Still keeping on track. Did my Elliptical for 181 minutes/13.2 miles today. It hasn't bit the dust yet. Some squeaking but only occasionally. After a appointment at 3, I went out comparing different ellipticals. I need to get a new one sooner than later before it totally dies on me.
    9/7/22- 176.2 lbs
    9/8/22- 176.2 lbs :-( Was hoping for some movement. Stayed on plan, no cheating.
    9/9/22- 174.6 lbs :-) Finally!!! Downward movement helps me stay motivated & on track. Off today, did 181 minutes for 12.5 miles on my Elliptical.
    9/10/22- 173.6 lbs :-) Yes! 195 minutes on the Elliptical for 13.45 miles.
    9/11/22- 173.6 lbs :-| 185 minutes on my elliptical for 12.76 miles.
    9/12/22- 173.6 lbs :-|
    9/13/22- 174.2 lbs:( Didnt get into my driveway from work till 9:02 PM from 6:15 AM. Ate some cashews that I keep in my car for my dinner on the drive home. Came into the house, showered and went to bed. No time to post.
    9/14/22- 173 lbs :-)
    9/15/22- 171.2 lbs :-) Best motivator ever to stay on point!!!! Off today and tomorrow but have to babysit both days, so I need to be careful without doing my elliptical workouts as my norm.

    9/16/22- 173.2 lbs :-(
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,132 Member
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    Hi there!
    My name is Ashley, I'm 35 years old, and in early 2021 I weighed 293 pounds.
    I'm now in my maintenance range (160-165). I have learned so much about myself through this process!

    Sep 1 - 163 (I knew I had a long day at work so I got up before 5 to ride the Peloton. Work did go late, but I managed to fit a dog walk and a strength session in tonight as well. Feels good!)
    Sep 2 - 163.8 (Checking in from the back seat of my vehicle as we drive across two provinces of Canada to get to my Aunt's wedding.)
    Sep 3 - 162.8 (Hotel breakfast and then I hit the hotel gym for a treadmill session. Lunch was fairly indulgent and there is a reasonable amount of alcohol around for pre-wedding socializing. Trying to pace myself.)
    Sep 4 - 166.2
    Sep 5 - 166
    Sep 6 - 165.6 (We had a fantastic time at the wedding. Definitely ate and drank way too much BUT that's the good thing about daily weighing.. doesn't turn into a 3 month binge. We are back on the road home today so it's another 11 hour day in the car. Tomorrow we start driving west for my husband's bike race but we are breaking that drive up so tomorrow and Thursday's jaunts won't be such long days. Lots of car time means when I'm out of it I need to be moving!)
    Sep 7- 165.2 (Today we are driving west to Kamloops, BC. We are on our way to Vancouver for my husband's Gran Fondo on Saturday. I just had a diner meal that was much heavier than my normal choices. Getting a bit caught up in vacation mode decision making.)
    Sep 8 - 167 (Up and on the road again this afternoon. Almost in Vancouver. Tonight is the Bills home opener so we are going to go out to watch the game.)
    Sep 9 - 168.6 (We watched the Bills win and then went out for supper to an Italian restaurant. I track on holiday so the weight going up is expected based on the overconsumption. Unfortunately yesterday was a day of low movement as well.)
    Sep 10 - 171.4 (Started the day with a 60 minute Peloton app ride on the gym bike. Then I drove from Vancouver to Whistler in insanely bad traffic to cheer my husband on as he completed his second Gran Fondo of the season. We had an absolutely delicious meal out. The restaurant food has been very indulgent this trip.)
    Sep 11 - DNW (ATV trip today. Enjoying coffee on our patio before we go.)
    Sep 12 - DNW (Today we leave Whistler and head towards Victoria for a funeral tomorrow. We will see what activities we get up to on the way.)
    Sep 13 - 172.6 (In Victoria, BC where I have not been in well over 15 years. Leaving shortly for the celebration of life.)
    Sep 14 - 171.4
    Sep 15 - 170.4
    Sep 16 - 170.8 (We are driving East now with our final stop of the vacation planned for Penticton, BC before we head home Sunday.)
  • codsallI
    codsallI Posts: 44 Member
    edited September 2022
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    About Me

    My name is Ian and I am a 62 year old male from the Midlands of the UK. I am 6' 0" tall. I have a number of health conditions which prevent me from doing aerobic exercise and I take medication which as a side effect lowers my metabolic rate and increases my feelings of hunger. I can't walk so use a mobility scooter. As a result my weight loss depends totally on calorie intake reduction.

    My Goals

    My initial target is 100kg by the end of October, to move from obese to simply overweight. I would like to get my waist size below 40" too. My calorie intake target to achieve that is 1,200 - 1,300 calories/day.

    For September my goal is 101.8kg, a loss of 1.8kg (0.45kg or 1 lb/week), and a waist size of 42.5"

    Today's update:

    106.0 105.0 104.0 103.0 102.0. 101.0 100.0

    31/8:103.6kg. Calories 1206. Body Fat 33.7%
    1/9: 103.6kg. Calories 1310. Body Fat 34.2% Waist size 43.5”
    2/9: 103.0kg. Calories 1250. Body Fat 34.2%
    3/9: 103.1kg Calories 2078 Body Fat 34.2%
    4/9: Weight DNR Calories 2204 Body Fat DNR
    5/9: 103.7kg Calories 1810 Body Fat 32.4%
    6/9: 103.7kg Calories 1210 Body Fat 34.4%
    7/9: 103.7kg. Calories 1154 Body Fat 34.4%
    8/9: 103.5kg. Calories 2307 Body Fat 34.2%
    9/9: 103.1kg. Calories 613 Body Fat 34.9%
    10/9: 102.8kg Calories 784 Body Fat 34.2%
    11/9: 102.8kg Calories 844 Body Fat 34.2%
    12/9: 102.8kg Calories 1302 Body Fat 34.1%
    13/9: 102.8kg Calories 1258. Body Fat 35.0%
    14/9: 103.0kg Calories 1261 Body Fat 34.2%
    15/9: 103.2kg. Calories 1271. Body Fat 32.8%
    16/9: 103.3kg. Calories 1278. Body Fat 33.5%
    17/9: 102.7kg. Calories 1211. Body Fat 34.4%

    At last, weight dropped to new low. Didn’t do fasting yesterday, got the munchies and then that was it. Going to fast today instead. Friend’s birthday party tomorrow so big lunch out. It’s going to cost me. Maybe I can eat half portions? Or would that be torture!
  • Bemybestby60
    Bemybestby60 Posts: 1,680 Member
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    My start weight today is 189 lbs. My goal is to get back to 180 lbs.
    September 1: 189 lbs
    September 7: 186 lbs. Wednesday regular weigh-in. So down 3lbs have 6 more to go.
    September 8: 186 lbs
    September 9: 184.5 lbs
    September 10:
    September 11: 193.5 lbs
    No typo. How do I gain 9lbs in less than 48 hours. Food intake the same. This can be so discouraging. I am lost for words.
    September 12: 193 lbs
    September 13: 188 lbs
    September 14: 185.5 lbs Well it took 3 days to go down 8lbs. Sometimes I wonder if Daily tracking is helpful. But knowledge is power.
    September 15: 186lbs
    September 16: 186lbs
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  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 10,814 Member
    edited September 2022
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    joans1976 wrote: »
    My September goals are to get more movement in on workdays-this is severely lacking and to be more mindful of self care.

    This is exciting, to be in a new decade (wish I had that nifty little scratch off thing @deepwoodslady has.) Getting some exercise and self care in this weekend.

    @joans1976

    I borrowed this from some other clever person on MFP. Here is how you type it into your post notes. The letter s will stand for scratch off. If you have any questions, let me know. Also, you can change the colors if you like. I did. You'll notice I started the higher weights with the s. I ended the scratching off with a backsplash symbol and the s. Now I've got to get through the 190's! I think you will see it spelled out if you hit quote under this post.


    250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 10,814 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 Aug 31): 200.0
    Goal: (Five lb Loss) 195.0
    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.


    09/01-198.8-(Trend Weight 199.8)-
    09/02-198.8-(Trend Weight 199.7)-
    09/03-199.0-(Trend Weight 199.7)-
    09/04-197.8-(Trend Weight 199.4)-
    09/05-197.0-(Trend Weight 199.2)-
    09/06-196.8-(Trend Weight 198.9)-
    09/07-196.2-(Trend Weight 198.7)-
    09/08-197.6-(Trend Weight 198.6)-
    09/09-197.8-(Trend Weight 198.5)-
    09/10-200.0-(Trend Weight 198.6)-
    09/11-200.4-(Trend Weight 198.7)-
    09/12-200.4-(Trend Weight 199.2)-
    09/13-195.8-(Trend Weight 198.8)-
    09/14-199.8-(Trend Weight 198.9).
    09/15-200.2-(Trend Weight 199.0)-

    09/16-199.0-(Trend Weight 199.0)- I could have done much better yesterday. Followed my food plan very well until bedtime TV time. Then I had milk and some leftover sidedish from dinner for a snack which put me over. Also, I planned on starting some exercise but didn’t as I ended up babysitting unexpectedly for a couple hours last night until 9:30 pm. That is usually exercise enough! It’s nice to see the scale back under 200 so I’ll call myself satisfied for today. I’m planning an excellent day today. I always babysit on Fridays so he’ll keep me on my toes! He’s the one you saw in the wedding pic. Don’t let that sweet smile fool ya!

    09/17-198.4-(Trend Weight 199.0)- My daughter got off work early so I only had to babysit in the morning. I took my son to lunch locally with a friend and her son. I finished my plate which I have taught myself not to do (usually). After breaking that good habit, I came home and was extra careful for the rest of the day knowing I could not afford many of my usual choices. Another good habit put into practice! It helped. Scale down ½ pound but trend weight is keeping a careful eye on me and doesn’t trust me. I get it.

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  • swimmom_1
    swimmom_1 Posts: 1,302 Member
    edited September 2022
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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 :-(
    8/1/22-167.2 lbs :-(
    9/1/22-175.2 lbs :-( Bad couple of months.
    Current weight: 171.2 lbs (Lowest recent weight was 147.6 lbs on 4/6 & 4/7)
    September wt loss- 4.0 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
    🌼 Continue weight lifting.
    🌼🌱🌱🌱🌱

    9/1/22- 175.2 lbs Here's to a better Autumn!
    9/2/22- 179.4 lbs :-( How one day can be such a big jump, must be water retention. Only 45 minutes/3.41 miles on my Elliptical. It kept seizing up on me. Hadn't happened before till 2-3 hours in. Guess it's about dead! Checked out another store today with ellipticals. Looked at Octane and Spirit brands today. Previously looked at PreCor and Matrix. Any insight from any of you would be appreciated. The repair guy that had come out 10 days ago said they see many repair needs on Matrix and very early on, that they shouldn't. And long waits for parts on them.
    9/3/22- 176.4 lbs
    9/4/22- 175 lbs 45 minutes on my elliptical while my roasted butternut squash was roasting. At a wedding today. Tried to be pretty careful and only take a taste of some of the items. Was a impromptu wedding, planned a couple weeks ago for a girl from work, who has been with her beau for 10 years. We all brought a side dish to share. It was very nice for going from a original zoom wedding a few weeks ago to this with a 5-10 minute discussion at a summer work party. As others have said, these things are hard to calculate calories. But I think I did fairly good other than the piece of cake. But you have to have some wedding cake!
    9/5/22- 177.2 lbs :-( Stayed true to my plan today. Wanted something sweet so I grabbed a keto chocolate hazelnut cup to stay on point.
    9/6/22- 176.2 lbs Still keeping on track. Did my Elliptical for 181 minutes/13.2 miles today. It hasn't bit the dust yet. Some squeaking but only occasionally. After a appointment at 3, I went out comparing different ellipticals. I need to get a new one sooner than later before it totally dies on me.
    9/7/22- 176.2 lbs
    9/8/22- 176.2 lbs :-( Was hoping for some movement. Stayed on plan, no cheating.
    9/9/22- 174.6 lbs :-) Finally!!! Downward movement helps me stay motivated & on track. Off today, did 181 minutes for 12.5 miles on my Elliptical.
    9/10/22- 173.6 lbs :-) Yes! 195 minutes on the Elliptical for 13.45 miles.
    9/11/22- 173.6 lbs :-| 185 minutes on my elliptical for 12.76 miles.
    9/12/22- 173.6 lbs :-|
    9/13/22- 174.2 lbs:( Didnt get into my driveway from work till 9:02 PM from 6:15 AM. Ate some cashews that I keep in my car for my dinner on the drive home. Came into the house, showered and went to bed. No time to post.
    9/14/22- 173 lbs :-)
    9/15/22- 171.2 lbs :-) Best motivator ever to stay on point!!!! Off today and tomorrow but have to babysit both days, so I need to be careful without doing my elliptical workouts as my norm.
    9/16/22- 173.2 lbs :-(

    9/17/22- 176.2 lbs
  • codsallI
    codsallI Posts: 44 Member
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    About Me

    My name is Ian and I am a 62 year old male from the Midlands of the UK. I am 6' 0" tall. I have a number of health conditions which prevent me from doing aerobic exercise and I take medication which as a side effect lowers my metabolic rate and increases my feelings of hunger. I can't walk so use a mobility scooter. As a result my weight loss depends totally on calorie intake reduction.

    My Goals

    My initial target is 100kg by the end of October, to move from obese to simply overweight. I would like to get my waist size below 40" too. My calorie intake target to achieve that is 1,200 - 1,300 calories/day.

    For September my goal is 101.8kg, a loss of 1.8kg (0.45kg or 1 lb/week), and a waist size of 42.5"

    Today's update:

    106.0 105.0 104.0 103.0 102.0. 101.0 100.0

    31/8:103.6kg. Calories 1206. Body Fat 33.7%
    1/9: 103.6kg. Calories 1310. Body Fat 34.2% Waist size 43.5”
    2/9: 103.0kg. Calories 1250. Body Fat 34.2%
    3/9: 103.1kg Calories 2078 Body Fat 34.2%
    4/9: Weight DNR Calories 2204 Body Fat DNR
    5/9: 103.7kg Calories 1810 Body Fat 32.4%
    6/9: 103.7kg Calories 1210 Body Fat 34.4%
    7/9: 103.7kg. Calories 1154 Body Fat 34.4%
    8/9: 103.5kg. Calories 2307 Body Fat 34.2%
    9/9: 103.1kg. Calories 613 Body Fat 34.9%
    10/9: 102.8kg Calories 784 Body Fat 34.2%
    11/9: 102.8kg Calories 844 Body Fat 34.2%
    12/9: 102.8kg Calories 1302 Body Fat 34.1%
    13/9: 102.8kg Calories 1258. Body Fat 35.0%
    14/9: 103.0kg Calories 1261 Body Fat 34.2%
    15/9: 103.2kg Calories 1271. Body Fat 32.8%
    16/9: 103.3kg Calories 1278. Body Fat 33.5%
    17/9: 102.7kg. Calories 1211. Body Fat 34.4%
    18/9: 102.6kg Calories 1264 Body Fat 33.3%

    Out for lunch today to celebrate a friend’s 90th birthday. Phones restaurant yesterday to change my options from high calorie options to something lower calorie.
  • joans1976
    joans1976 Posts: 2,201 Member
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    My September goals are to get more movement in on workdays-this is severely lacking and to be more mindful of self care.

    OSW: 250
    UGW: 150 ish
    9/30 GW: 208
    December 2022 GW: Onederland
    CW: 213.1

    9/1: 213.1
    9/2: 213.8
    9/3: 213.8 In the middle of August I dropped 4 pounds in 10 days. I’ve been this weight since 8/19. It’s frustrating but I know what the culprits are, not enough movement and too much stress. I’m trying to work on these this weekend.
    9/4: 213.1
    9/5: 212.6 Hello!
    9/6: 214.9 Yowch! In some serious pain, helping my parents pack and move all weekend has finally caught up with me. I am not in my 20s anymore!
    9/7: 213.9 Ups and downs
    9/8: 213.4 Bad sleep last night, lots of stress, feel like I will never get away from 213!
    9/9: DNW When I remembered the day was already half over. I’m really struggling with stress and my health has taken a back burner. I don’t like this
    9/10: 214.9 Lots of stress and had to eat out yesterday which I never do and that’s a lot of sodium. Hopefully some yoga this weekend.
    9/11: 213.1
    I got some yoga in yesterday which was nice, more for stress relief and stretching than calorie burn. I have some other self care planned today.
    I’m in the US so am remembering all we lost so tragically 21 years ago.
    9/12: 212.1 A little frustrating as I’ve only lost 1 pound this month and that’s not the rate I’ve been losing at for the past 5 months. However, I had some really stressful days this month and wasn’t able to be as active and I think stress causes me to retain water. I’m hoping for an easier October!
    9/13: 210.7.
    Last nights sleep debacle makes sense now, I was up so many times to relieve myself and it’s showing on the scale. I’m hoping my body is letting go of some (or all) of its stress while letting go of it’s water.
    9/14: 210.7
    9/15: 210.7
    9/16: 211.2
    9/17: 209.4
    This is exciting, to be in a new decade (wish I had that nifty little scratch off thing @deepwoodslady has.) Getting some exercise and self care in this weekend.
    9/18: 209.4
  • joans1976
    joans1976 Posts: 2,201 Member
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    Thank you @deepwoodslady ! I’ll try it the next time I’m on my computer, it wasn’t working while on my phone.
  • deepwoodslady
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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 Aug 31): 200.0
    Goal: (Five lb Loss) 195.0
    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.


    09/01-198.8-(Trend Weight 199.8)-
    09/02-198.8-(Trend Weight 199.7)-
    09/03-199.0-(Trend Weight 199.7)-
    09/04-197.8-(Trend Weight 199.4)-
    09/05-197.0-(Trend Weight 199.2)-
    09/06-196.8-(Trend Weight 198.9)-
    09/07-196.2-(Trend Weight 198.7)-
    09/08-197.6-(Trend Weight 198.6)-
    09/09-197.8-(Trend Weight 198.5)-
    09/10-200.0-(Trend Weight 198.6)-
    09/11-200.4-(Trend Weight 198.7)-
    09/12-200.4-(Trend Weight 199.2)-
    09/13-195.8-(Trend Weight 198.8)-
    09/14-199.8-(Trend Weight 198.9).
    09/15-200.2-(Trend Weight 199.0)-
    09/16-199.0-(Trend Weight 199.0)-

    09/17-198.4-(Trend Weight 199.0)- My daughter got off work early so I only had to babysit in the morning. I took my son to lunch locally with a friend and her son. I finished my plate which I have taught myself not to do (usually). After breaking that good habit, I came home and was extra careful for the rest of the day knowing I could not afford many of my usual choices. Another good habit put into practice! It helped. Scale down ½ pound but trend weight is keeping a careful eye on me and doesn’t trust me. I get it.

    09/18-195.4-(Trend Weight 198.6)- I had a very good day with diet choices. Worked hard going thru closets and drawers throughout the house (not done yet), but I am still surprised at the drop. No water pill yesterday, no TMI this morning or any other “helpful” things. I think I was very low on water yesterday while I was so busy. Could be a bit of dehydration as it was all coffee and very little water. I guess we shall see. So hungry this morning, typical after a drop. Come to think of it, I did hit 6 hours of sleep last night which is phenomenal for me.

    09/19-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
    09/20-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
    09/21-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
    09/22-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
    09/23-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
    09/24-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
    09/25-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
    09/26-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
    09/27-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
    09/28-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
    09/29-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
    09/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
  • ashleycarole86
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    Hi there!
    My name is Ashley, I'm 35 years old, and in early 2021 I weighed 293 pounds.
    I'm now in my maintenance range (160-165). I have learned so much about myself through this process!

    Sep 1 - 163 (I knew I had a long day at work so I got up before 5 to ride the Peloton. Work did go late, but I managed to fit a dog walk and a strength session in tonight as well. Feels good!)
    Sep 2 - 163.8 (Checking in from the back seat of my vehicle as we drive across two provinces of Canada to get to my Aunt's wedding.)
    Sep 3 - 162.8 (Hotel breakfast and then I hit the hotel gym for a treadmill session. Lunch was fairly indulgent and there is a reasonable amount of alcohol around for pre-wedding socializing. Trying to pace myself.)
    Sep 4 - 166.2
    Sep 5 - 166
    Sep 6 - 165.6 (We had a fantastic time at the wedding. Definitely ate and drank way too much BUT that's the good thing about daily weighing.. doesn't turn into a 3 month binge. We are back on the road home today so it's another 11 hour day in the car. Tomorrow we start driving west for my husband's bike race but we are breaking that drive up so tomorrow and Thursday's jaunts won't be such long days. Lots of car time means when I'm out of it I need to be moving!)
    Sep 7- 165.2 (Today we are driving west to Kamloops, BC. We are on our way to Vancouver for my husband's Gran Fondo on Saturday. I just had a diner meal that was much heavier than my normal choices. Getting a bit caught up in vacation mode decision making.)
    Sep 8 - 167 (Up and on the road again this afternoon. Almost in Vancouver. Tonight is the Bills home opener so we are going to go out to watch the game.)
    Sep 9 - 168.6 (We watched the Bills win and then went out for supper to an Italian restaurant. I track on holiday so the weight going up is expected based on the overconsumption. Unfortunately yesterday was a day of low movement as well.)
    Sep 10 - 171.4 (Started the day with a 60 minute Peloton app ride on the gym bike. Then I drove from Vancouver to Whistler in insanely bad traffic to cheer my husband on as he completed his second Gran Fondo of the season. We had an absolutely delicious meal out. The restaurant food has been very indulgent this trip.)
    Sep 11 - DNW (ATV trip today. Enjoying coffee on our patio before we go.)
    Sep 12 - DNW (Today we leave Whistler and head towards Victoria for a funeral tomorrow. We will see what activities we get up to on the way.)
    Sep 13 - 172.6 (In Victoria, BC where I have not been in well over 15 years. Leaving shortly for the celebration of life.)
    Sep 14 - 171.4
    Sep 15 - 170.4
    Sep 16 - 170.8 (We are driving East now with our final stop of the vacation planned for Penticton, BC before we head home Sunday.)
    Sep 17 - 172.4
    Sep 18 - 174.4 (We are driving home today and back to work tomorrow. We live in a beautiful country. Our vacation was full of many lovely memories.)
  • joans1976
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    My September goals are to get more movement in on workdays-this is severely lacking and to be more mindful of self care.

    OSW: 250
    UGW: 150 ish
    9/30 GW: 208
    December 2022 GW: Onederland
    CW: 213.1

    9/1: 213.1
    9/2: 213.8
    9/3: 213.8 In the middle of August I dropped 4 pounds in 10 days. I’ve been this weight since 8/19. It’s frustrating but I know what the culprits are, not enough movement and too much stress. I’m trying to work on these this weekend.
    9/4: 213.1
    9/5: 212.6 Hello!
    9/6: 214.9 Yowch! In some serious pain, helping my parents pack and move all weekend has finally caught up with me. I am not in my 20s anymore!
    9/7: 213.9 Ups and downs
    9/8: 213.4 Bad sleep last night, lots of stress, feel like I will never get away from 213!
    9/9: DNW When I remembered the day was already half over. I’m really struggling with stress and my health has taken a back burner. I don’t like this
    9/10: 214.9 Lots of stress and had to eat out yesterday which I never do and that’s a lot of sodium. Hopefully some yoga this weekend.
    9/11: 213.1
    I got some yoga in yesterday which was nice, more for stress relief and stretching than calorie burn. I have some other self care planned today.
    I’m in the US so am remembering all we lost so tragically 21 years ago.
    9/12: 212.1 A little frustrating as I’ve only lost 1 pound this month and that’s not the rate I’ve been losing at for the past 5 months. However, I had some really stressful days this month and wasn’t able to be as active and I think stress causes me to retain water. I’m hoping for an easier October!
    9/13: 210.7.
    Last nights sleep debacle makes sense now, I was up so many times to relieve myself and it’s showing on the scale. I’m hoping my body is letting go of some (or all) of its stress while letting go of it’s water.
    9/14: 210.7
    9/15: 210.7
    9/16: 211.2
    9/17: 209.4
    This is exciting, to be in a new decade (wish I had that nifty little scratch off thing @deepwoodslady has.) Getting some exercise and self care in this weekend.
    9/18: 209.4
    9/19: 209.4
    Well, hello Monday….so we meet again.
  • joans1976
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    @girlsaint Looks like you made it to your goal! Hurray! ✨

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