May 2023 Maintainers' Check-in
missperfectpitch
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1. The aim of this thread is to have a weekly weigh-in check for some accountability and support.
2. Copy the form below by copy-pasting and edit to suit your personal schedule, then fill in your information and post each week.
3. Have a successful month, whatever your maintenance/health goal(s) may be!!
Name:
Age:
Height:
Total weight lost:
Time it took to lose:
How long in maintenance:
Maintenance weight range:
Average weight recorded for 2020:
Average weight recorded for 2021:
Average weight recorded for 2022:
Average weight recorded for January:
Average weight recorded for February:
Average weight recorded for March:
Average weight recorded for April:
Week ending:
May 6:
May 13:
May 20:
May 27:
Successes/struggles of the week:
2. Copy the form below by copy-pasting and edit to suit your personal schedule, then fill in your information and post each week.
3. Have a successful month, whatever your maintenance/health goal(s) may be!!
Name:
Age:
Height:
Total weight lost:
Time it took to lose:
How long in maintenance:
Maintenance weight range:
Average weight recorded for 2020:
Average weight recorded for 2021:
Average weight recorded for 2022:
Average weight recorded for January:
Average weight recorded for February:
Average weight recorded for March:
Average weight recorded for April:
Week ending:
May 6:
May 13:
May 20:
May 27:
Successes/struggles of the week:
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May 2023
Name Lesley
Age: 72
Height: 153 cm (5’ 0.5”)
Total weight lost: 22.5 kg (approx. 50 lb)
Time it took to lose: 9 months
How long in maintenance: 4 years!!
Maintenance weight range: 48 – 51 kg (106 – 112 lbs)
Average weight recorded from 2018: max 72.5 kg in July, 56 kg in Dec
Average weight 2019: 49.8 kg – reached goal weight in April, average since then 48.7 kg
Average weight for 2020 49.3 kg (109 lb)
Average weight for 2021 49.3 kg (109 lb)
Average weight for 2022 49.9 kg (110 lb)
Average weight recorded for September 50 kg (111 lb)
Average weight recorded for October 50.9 kg (112 lb)
Average weight recorded for November 50.5 kg (111 lb)
Average weight recorded for December 51.3 kg (113 lb)
Average weight recorded for January: 50.7 kg (112 lb)
Average weight recorded for February: 50.1 kg (110.5 lb)
Average weight recorded for March: 49.1 kg (108 lb)
Average weight recorded for April: 48.3 kg (106 lb)
May 1st: 47.8 kg (trend 48.1 kg)
May 8th:
May 15th:
May 22nd:
Successes/Struggles:
I’m bumping along at the lower end of my preferred weight range – a side effect of a very dull social life. I cancelled two holidays in April because of my poor mobility and in anticipation of getting a hip replacement op. Still waiting for a date ……
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Maddie
Height: 5’ 8”
Total weight lost: 70-78lbsTime it took to lose: 2-2/3 yearsLifetime high 238-240
In maintenance since August 26, 2018
Under Normal BMI Aug 4, 2018 throughAug 15, 2022.
Nov 1, 2022 Now over my Normal BMI 9 pounds to lose to get back into it.
Since Nov 19, 2022 Back under Normal BMI!! so basically I was overweight for 3 months of 50 months. That’s a success for me.
Maintenance weight range: 150-159.9 “In the 150’s” This gives me about >5 lbs before I hit Overweight BMI.
Jan 1. 2016 228.3
Avg wt 9/2017 thru 8/2018: 179.6
Avg wt 9/2018 thru 8/2019: 155.7 ♥️
Avg wt 9/2019 thru 8/2020: 157.6 ♥️
Avg wt 9/2020 thru 8/2021: 155.7 ♥️
Avg wt 9/2021 thru 8/2022: 161.3 ♥️
Avg wt 9/2022 thru 8/2023:
Sept Avg 168.4 ⬆️visitors, seeing friends
Oct Avg 167.8 ⬇️beginning to get back on track
Nov Avg 165.2 ⬇️a great month!
Dec Avg 163 ♥️⬇️
Jan Avg. 164. ⬆️
Feb Avg. 167.4 ⬆️
Mar Avg. 168.3 ⬆️
Apr Avg. 166.3. ⬇️Successes:
1. ALL of my recent battery of medical labs & tests are excellent. I’m exercising & healthy. Except my BMI is > 24.9 which is my goal.
2. I finally began taking my measurements twice a month. This has been motivating me.
3. Think of my 10K steps, tracking, and calories as “My Job” now. Walking first thing each day. 3 meals + 1 optional snack.
4. Shifted March 23 to 3 meals NO snacks. I’m 67, I don’t need snacks!
Struggles: My 5-year Maintenance Anniversary is in 4 months. I remember reading that maintaining the first year is difficult, but there are still challenges at 3 years and 5 years. I promised myself I would “stay the course.”
I have 1.2 lbs lbs still to lose.
May 1. 166.0 10-day Trend Weight
May 8
May 15
May 22
May 29
Successes:
1. Losing weight, if slowly. I began March 23 with a 10-day trend weight of 168
May 1 my 10-day trend weight is 166
2 lbs in a month since I began
1.9 more pounds to go over the next 4 months. I can do this
Struggles:
1. Eating a bit too much
2. Not exercising as much as I was
3. Fatigue & insomnia
4. Some special events with yummy food this month3 -
Name: Alice
Age: 39
Height: 1m70
How long in maintenance: since February 2023
Maintenance weight range: 66-68kg
Average weight recorded on 01 February 2023: 66,2kg
Average weight recorded for March 2023: 66,9kg
Average weight recorded for April 2023: 67,6kg
May 1st: 67,7kg
Successes/struggles of the week: finally maintaining the second half of April after the maintenance start where I had to find how and how much to eat. I hope I stay under 68kg in May.4 -
Name: Lorraine
Age: 75
Height: 5'4"
Total weight lost: 50 lb.
Time it took to lose: Over years with ups/downs
How long in maintenance: at current weight ~ 6 years - Was on maintenance for 7 years at 125 lbs.
Maintenance weight range: 115 +/- 2 lbs.
Average weight recorded from 2018: Don't have the recorded number but stayed at goal.
Average weight recorded from 2019: 114.5
Average weight recorded from 2020: 115.0
Average weight recorded from 2021: 114.7
Average weight recorded from 2022: 115.2
Average weight recorded for May: 116.5
Average weight recorded for June: 116.0
Average weight recorded for July: 114.8
Average weight recorded for August: 115.0
Average weight recorded for September 114.6
Average weight recorded for October 114.8
Average weight recorded for November 114.8
Average weight recorded for December 114.3
2023
Average weight recorded for January: 114.5
Average weight recorded for February: 115.6
Average weight recorded for March: 115.5
Average weight recorded for April: 116.2
Week of:
May 1: 116.0
Success: I am finally starting to move back towards my goal weight. Glad I am working on just a couple of lbs instead of 10s of lbs.
Struggle: I am moving in the right direction, but it still will take serious focus.
My goal for the coming week is to measure to be sure I'm not cheating.1 -
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Name: Terri
Age: 77
Height: 5’2”
Total weight lost: 95 lbs
Time it took to lose: 5 years
How long in maintenance: Started maintenance August 2019
Maintenance weight range: after going onto maintenance I continued to lose weight very slowly, so started reducing my maintenance ceiling. I am currently at a fairly steady weight.
Initially: < 150
Amended: < 145
Currently: < 140
• Average weight recap
Average weight recorded for
2020: 147.9
2021: 141.8
2022: 138.6
2023:
Jan: 132.9
Feb: 132.8
Mar: 131.6
Apr: 133.7 (I had an operation in April which temporarily put my weight up several lbs and skewed the average)
2023
Week ending:
May: 7: 132.5
May 14:
May 21:
May 28:
May 31:
Successes
• Pre-logging food for the day ahead
• Healthy snacks factored into calorie budget
• Solid Habits development
• Maintaining mindful focus on health and fitness
• Cutting myself some slack on the daily ups and downs of weight.
• Finding enjoyable ways to move. If you don’t enjoy it, then it’s difficult to motivate yourself
Struggles:
• recuperating from operation. I have not yet been able to return to my normal exercise rate
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HEAVIEST weight: 175.4 in early 2013.
Total Weight lost: 30 pounds
Time it took to lose: ~6 months
How long in maintenance: Since July 2018 -- but with some fluctuation outside of goal range.
Maintenance weight range:
Ideally 140-147
Absolutely 138-149
(STILL not sure those are the right answers)
Weight History:Average weight recorded from 2017 (12 months): 163.8
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 150.7
Average weight recorded from 2019 (12 months): 144.8
Average weight recorded from 2020 (12 months): 147.1
Average weight recorded from 2021 (12 months): 153.4
Average weight recorded from 2022 (12 months): 152.1
Average weight recorded from April 2022: 150.2
Average weight recorded from May 2022: 148.6
Average weight recorded from June 2022: 152.0
Average weight recorded from July 2022: 153.2
Average weight recorded from August 2022: 151.5
Average weight recorded from September 2022: 153.9
Average weight recorded from October 2022: 156.4
Average weight recorded from November 2022: 148.9
Average weight recorded from December 2022: 152.1
Average weight recorded from January 2023: 143.4
Average weight recorded from February 2023: 140.3
Average weight recorded from March 2023: 142.8
Average weight recorded from April 2023: 148.8 ****only weighed the last four days of the month***
Average weight Week of...
March 20 - 26 ............................... 143.4
April 27 - 30 .................................. 148.8
May 1 - 7 ....................................... 149.4
May 8 - 14 .....................................
May 15 - 21 ...................................
May 22 - 28 ..................................
May 29 - June 4 ............................
Success of the week: I am working on "re-entry" from my Grand Canyon trip. It's always tough to come back from a long river trip, especially one this long and this indescribable. But here I am, and I'm looking forward to more adventures.
Struggle of the week: Working through leftover food from the trip, and taking it a bit "too easy" means my mass is up again, now at the top of my maintenance range. Time to get back at it!2 -
Name: Alice
Age: 39
Height: 1m70
How long in maintenance: since February 2023
Maintenance weight range: 65-68kg
Average weight recorded for February 2023: 66,2kg
Average weight recorded for March 2023: 66,9kg
Average weight recorded for April 2023: 67,6kg
May 1st: 67,7kg
May 7th: 67,2kg
Successes/struggles of the week: 3 days of hiking with my husband. We had to carry our food so that was easy not to eat too much. Since we returned my hunger increased so now I have to be careful not to compensate too much.
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May 2023
Name Lesley
Age: 72
Height: 153 cm (5’ 0.5”)
Total weight lost: 22.5 kg (approx. 50 lb)
Time it took to lose: 9 months
How long in maintenance: 4 years!!
Maintenance weight range: 48 – 51 kg (106 – 112 lbs)
Average weight recorded from 2018: max 72.5 kg in July, 56 kg in Dec
Average weight 2019: 49.8 kg – reached goal weight in April, average since then 48.7 kg
Average weight for 2020 49.3 kg (109 lb)
Average weight for 2021 49.3 kg (109 lb)
Average weight for 2022 49.9 kg (110 lb)
Average weight recorded for September 50 kg (111 lb)
Average weight recorded for October 50.9 kg (112 lb)
Average weight recorded for November 50.5 kg (111 lb)
Average weight recorded for December 51.3 kg (113 lb)
Average weight recorded for January: 50.7 kg (112 lb)
Average weight recorded for February: 50.1 kg (110.5 lb)
Average weight recorded for March: 49.1 kg (108 lb)
Average weight recorded for April: 48.3 kg (106 lb)
May 1st: 47.8 kg (trend 48.1 kg)
May 8th: 48.5 kg (trend 48.1 kg)
May 15th:
May 22nd:
Successes:
I’ve halted the downward drift. I don’t need to weigh less than 48 kg.
Struggles:
I expect today’s weight to be a blip after the weekend. My daughter and grandchildren came to stay for a couple of nights so food was not strictly controlled.
Coronation weekend involved more sitting watching tv than usual.
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Name: Lorraine
Age: 75
Height: 5'4"
Total weight lost: 50 lb.
Time it took to lose: Over years with ups/downs
How long in maintenance: at current weight ~ 6 years - Was on maintenance for 7 years at 125 lbs.
Maintenance weight range: 115 +/- 2 lbs.
Average weight recorded from 2018: Don't have the recorded number but stayed at goal.
Average weight recorded from 2019: 114.5
Average weight recorded from 2020: 115.0
Average weight recorded from 2021: 114.7
Average weight recorded from 2022: 115.2
Average weight recorded for May: 116.5
Average weight recorded for June: 116.0
Average weight recorded for July: 114.8
Average weight recorded for August: 115.0
Average weight recorded for September 114.6
Average weight recorded for October 114.8
Average weight recorded for November 114.8
Average weight recorded for December 114.3
2023
Average weight recorded for January: 114.5
Average weight recorded for February: 115.6
Average weight recorded for March: 115.5
Average weight recorded for April: 116.2
Week of:
May 1: 116.0
May 9: 117.0
I was having a very good week until we had my son and wife over for his birthday. I made Carrot Cake and it was good. I told myself the next day, if my weight is below my goal weight, I would have another piece and it was a lb below goal, so I ate it! That isn't the only reason I gained but I'll blame it.
That was a couple days ago (I wasn't logging either). Today, I am at goal weight. Hopefully, I stick it out for the rest of the week.
My goal for the coming week is to measure to be sure I'm not cheating.2 -
WARNING!!!! Check your base calorie goal daily for the next several weeks.
I just noticed this morning that mine reset itself. It has done this at least two other times that I caught and reset manually. I don't use the guided set-up. I sent a support ticket. Please do the same if you experience your goals changing without you changing them!
Last time I noticed within two days. This time was over two weeks ago. It started the day I got off the Colorado River - 25 April. It changed every few days, sometimes up and sometimes down, but generally up.
I set it back to the goal I know works for me. It explains why my weight wasn't responding the way I would have expected - my goal had changed without my knowing. Just be aware.1 -
Maddie
Height: 5’ 8”
Total weight lost: 70-78lbsTime it took to lose: 2-2/3 yearsLifetime high 238-240
In maintenance since August 26, 2018
Under Normal BMI Aug 4, 2018 throughAug 15, 2022.
Nov 1, 2022 Now over my Normal BMI 9 pounds to lose to get back into it.
Since Nov 19, 2022 Back under Normal BMI!! so basically I was overweight for 3 months of 50 months. That’s a success for me.
Maintenance weight range: 150-159.9 “In the 150’s” This gives me about >5 lbs before I hit Overweight BMI.
Jan 1. 2016 228.3
Avg wt 9/2017 thru 8/2018: 179.6
Avg wt 9/2018 thru 8/2019: 155.7 ♥️
Avg wt 9/2019 thru 8/2020: 157.6 ♥️
Avg wt 9/2020 thru 8/2021: 155.7 ♥️
Avg wt 9/2021 thru 8/2022: 161.3 ♥️
Avg wt 9/2022 thru 8/2023:
Sept Avg 168.4 ⬆️visitors, seeing friends
Oct Avg 167.8 ⬇️beginning to get back on track
Nov Avg 165.2 ⬇️a great month!
Dec Avg 163 ♥️⬇️
Jan Avg. 164. ⬆️
Feb Avg. 167.4 ⬆️
Mar Avg. 168.3 ⬆️
Apr Avg. 166.3. ⬇️
I have 2.9 lbs to lose as of today, May 12, to get back in Normal BMI
May 1. 166.5. 10 day Trend Wt
May 5 166.8 10-day TW
May 6 Actual 167
May 6-10 vacation
May 11 Actual 167
May 12. 167.3 10 day TW, Actual 167
May 15
May 22
May 29
Successes
Healthy, normal kidney function 💕
Vacation - no net weight gain 🎉 first time in 5-7 years!!!
Steps increased 🎉
“Summer” lighter meals are more appealing now with warmer weather💞
Struggles:
Some fatigue/ insomnia- both meds related😳
UV & higher heat effects my walkin🥵
Many decisions / time spent / noise / disruption with home repair/rejuvenation🤪
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HEAVIEST weight: 175.4 in early 2013.
Total Weight lost: 30 pounds
Time it took to lose: ~6 months
How long in maintenance: Since July 2018 -- but with some fluctuation outside of goal range.
Maintenance weight range:
Ideally 140-147
Absolutely 138-149
(STILL not sure those are the right answers)
Weight History:Average weight recorded from 2017 (12 months): 163.8
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 150.7
Average weight recorded from 2019 (12 months): 144.8
Average weight recorded from 2020 (12 months): 147.1
Average weight recorded from 2021 (12 months): 153.4
Average weight recorded from 2022 (12 months): 152.1
Average weight recorded from April 2022: 150.2
Average weight recorded from May 2022: 148.6
Average weight recorded from June 2022: 152.0
Average weight recorded from July 2022: 153.2
Average weight recorded from August 2022: 151.5
Average weight recorded from September 2022: 153.9
Average weight recorded from October 2022: 156.4
Average weight recorded from November 2022: 148.9
Average weight recorded from December 2022: 152.1
Average weight recorded from January 2023: 143.4
Average weight recorded from February 2023: 140.3
Average weight recorded from March 2023: 142.8
Average weight recorded from April 2023: 148.8 ****only weighed the last four days of the month***
Average weight Week of...
March 20 - 26 ............................... 143.4
April 27 - 30 .................................. 148.8
May 1 - 7 ....................................... 149.4
May 8 - 14 ..................................... 151.7
May 15 - 21 ...................................
May 22 - 28 ..................................
May 29 - June 4 ............................
Success of the week: Caught up with an old friend I hadn't seen for a few months.
Struggle of the week: I am now back over the top of my maintenance range again.
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Name: Terri
Age: 77
Height: 5’2”
Total weight lost: 95 lbs
Time it took to lose: 5 years
How long in maintenance: Started maintenance August 2019
Maintenance weight range: after going onto maintenance I continued to lose weight very slowly, so started reducing my maintenance ceiling. I am currently at a fairly steady weight.
Initially: < 150
Amended: < 145
Currently: < 140
• Average weight recap
Average weight recorded for
2020: 147.9
2021: 141.8
2022: 138.6
2023:
Jan: 132.9
Feb: 132.8
Mar: 131.6
Apr: 133.7 (I had an operation in April which temporarily put my weight up several lbs and skewed the average)
2023
Week ending:
May: 7: 132.5
May 14: 133.5
May 21:
May 28:
May 31:
Successes
• Pre-logging food for the day ahead
• Healthy snacks factored into calorie budget
• Solid Habits development
• Maintaining mindful focus on health and fitness
• Cutting myself some slack on the daily ups and downs of weight.
• Finding enjoyable ways to move. If you don’t enjoy it, then it’s difficult to motivate yourself
Struggles:
• recuperating from operation. I have not yet been able to return to my normal exercise rate
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Name: Alice
Age: 39
Height: 1m70
How long in maintenance: since February 2023
Maintenance weight range: 65-68kg
Average weight recorded for February 2023: 66,2kg
Average weight recorded for March 2023: 66,9kg
Average weight recorded for April 2023: 67,6kg
May 1st: 67,7kg
May 8th: 67,2kg
May 15th: 67,1kg
Successes/struggles of the week: I have found the balance between healthy foods and joy foods. I am happy my weight has stopped increasing and I hope it goes back to the middle of my maintenance range.
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May 2023
Name Lesley
Age: 72
Height: 153 cm (5’ 0.5”)
Total weight lost: 22.5 kg (approx. 50 lb)
Time it took to lose: 9 months
How long in maintenance: 4 years!!
Maintenance weight range: 48 – 51 kg (106 – 112 lbs)
Average weight recorded from 2018: max 72.5 kg in July, 56 kg in Dec
Average weight 2019: 49.8 kg – reached goal weight in April, average since then 48.7 kg
Average weight for 2020 49.3 kg (109 lb)
Average weight for 2021 49.3 kg (109 lb)
Average weight for 2022 49.9 kg (110 lb)
Average weight recorded for September 50 kg (111 lb)
Average weight recorded for October 50.9 kg (112 lb)
Average weight recorded for November 50.5 kg (111 lb)
Average weight recorded for December 51.3 kg (113 lb)
Average weight recorded for January: 50.7 kg (112 lb)
Average weight recorded for February: 50.1 kg (110.5 lb)
Average weight recorded for March: 49.1 kg (108 lb)
Average weight recorded for April: 48.3 kg (106 lb)
May 1st: 47.8 kg (trend 48.1 kg)
May 8th: 48.5 kg (trend 48.1 kg)
May 15th: 48.1 kg (trend 48.1 kg)
May 22nd:
Successes/Struggles:
I have actually been eating more these last few days – I have a date for my hip op and need to get in best health for it. I have been prioritising protein and calcium for a good recovery. But my weight is still only bumping along just over 48 kg.
I’m having the hip replacement op on Friday the 19th, and obviously my weight is going to bounce around a lot afterwards. It will be interesting to see how it goes.
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Name: missperfectpitch
Height: 5'4"
Total weight lost: About 43 pounds
Time it took to lose: 1 year and 2 months
How long in maintenance: I hit my goal weight in the beginning of January 2018, but officially started maintenance in mid-March 2018 after figuring out my calories for a couple of months.
Maintenance weight range: 108.5-113.5
Average weight recorded for 2018: 109.8
Average weight recorded for 2019: 111.2
Average weight recorded for 2020: 111.6
Average weight recorded for 2021: 112.5
Average weight recorded for 2022: 113.4
Average weight recorded for April 2022: 112.6
Average weight recorded for May: 113.1
Average weight recorded for June: 113.4
Average weight recorded for July: 114.6
Average weight recorded for August: 114.25
Average weight recorded for September: 114.3
Average weight recorded for October: 114
Average weight recorded for November: 114.2
Average weight recorded for December: 114.4
Average weight recorded for January 2023: 113.4
Average weight recorded for February: 112.98
Average weight recorded for March: 111.8
Average weight recorded for April: 110.9
Week ending:
May 6: 111.2 (trending 110.9)
May 13: 110.2 (trending 110.5)
May 20:
May 27:
Successes/struggles of the week: So my average weights over the past couple of weeks still appear to be moving downwards a bit (with a couple of higher weigh-ins after high calorie days, etc.) - mostly still in the 110 range, but there were a couple of low weigh-ins around 109. Based on TrendWeight, it looks like I might still be losing a bit of weight. I'll monitor for the next week or so and see if any changes need to be made. This is an interesting situation as I was struggling with being over the top of my range just a few months ago, and with my new weekend side job and being on my feet a lot doing prep work during the week, I might be experiencing the opposite problem for the first time since I started maintenance in 2018.3 -
Maddie
Height: 5’ 8”
Total weight lost: 70-78lbsTime it took to lose: 2-2/3 yearsLifetime high 238-240
In maintenance since August 26, 2018
Under Normal BMI Aug 4, 2018 throughAug 15, 2022.
Nov 1, 2022 Now over my Normal BMI 9 pounds to lose to get back into it.
Since Nov 19, 2022 Back under Normal BMI!! so basically I was overweight for 3 months of 50 months. That’s a success for me.
Maintenance weight range: 150-159.9 “In the 150’s” This gives me about >5 lbs before I hit Overweight BMI.
Jan 1. 2016 228.3
Avg wt 9/2017 thru 8/2018: 179.6
Avg wt 9/2018 thru 8/2019: 155.7 ♥️
Avg wt 9/2019 thru 8/2020: 157.6 ♥️
Avg wt 9/2020 thru 8/2021: 155.7 ♥️
Avg wt 9/2021 thru 8/2022: 161.3 ♥️
Avg wt 9/2022 thru 8/2023:
Sept Avg 168.4 ⬆️visitors, seeing friends
Oct Avg 167.8 ⬇️beginning to get back on track
Nov Avg 165.2 ⬇️a great month!
Dec Avg 163 ♥️⬇️
Jan Avg. 164. ⬆️
Feb Avg. 167.4 ⬆️
Mar Avg. 168.3 ⬆️
Apr Avg. 166.3. ⬇️
I have 1.5 lbs to lose as of today, May 15, to get back in Normal BMI
May 1. 166.5. 10 day Trend Wt
May 5 166.8 10-day TW
May 6 Actual 167
May 6-10 vacation
May 11 Actual 167
May 12. 167.3 10 day TW, Actual 167
May 15. 166.1 10 day TW, Actual 165.6
May 22
May 29Successes
Healthy, normal kidney function 💕
Vacation - no net weight gain 🎉 first time in 5-7 years!!!
Steps increased 🎉
“Summer” lighter meals are more appealing now with warmer weather💞
Struggles:
Some fatigue/ insomnia- both meds related😳
UV & higher heat effects my walkin🥵
Many decisions / time spent / noise / disruption with home repair/rejuvenation🤪
Successes:
3 meals only
Walking at 7-8K daily average
**shaving a few grams of foods is decreasing my calories without my noticing 🤣😂🤣
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Name: Lorraine
Age: 75
Height: 5'4"
Total weight lost: 50 lb.
Time it took to lose: Over years with ups/downs
How long in maintenance: at current weight ~ 6 years - Was on maintenance for 7 years at 125 lbs.
Maintenance weight range: 115 +/- 2 lbs.
Average weight recorded from 2018: Don't have the recorded number but stayed at goal.
Average weight recorded from 2019: 114.5
Average weight recorded from 2020: 115.0
Average weight recorded from 2021: 114.7
Average weight recorded from 2022: 115.2
Average weight recorded for May: 116.5
Average weight recorded for June: 116.0
Average weight recorded for July: 114.8
Average weight recorded for August: 115.0
Average weight recorded for September 114.6
Average weight recorded for October 114.8
Average weight recorded for November 114.8
Average weight recorded for December 114.3
2023
Average weight recorded for January: 114.5
Average weight recorded for February: 115.6
Average weight recorded for March: 115.5
Average weight recorded for April: 116.2
Week of:
May 1: 116.0
May 9: 117.0
May 15: 116.0
I have a pattern now of doing well the first half of the week and struggling the second half. I also discover that I skip logging when I go off my menu plan like when we go out to eat or have company. That is when it is the most important to log. See if I can overcome these tendencies this week.
My goal for the coming week is to measure to be sure I'm not cheating.5 -
Name: missperfectpitch
Height: 5'4"
Total weight lost: About 43 pounds
Time it took to lose: 1 year and 2 months
How long in maintenance: I hit my goal weight in the beginning of January 2018, but officially started maintenance in mid-March 2018 after figuring out my calories for a couple of months.
Maintenance weight range: 108.5-113.5
Average weight recorded for 2018: 109.8
Average weight recorded for 2019: 111.2
Average weight recorded for 2020: 111.6
Average weight recorded for 2021: 112.5
Average weight recorded for 2022: 113.4
Average weight recorded for April 2022: 112.6
Average weight recorded for May: 113.1
Average weight recorded for June: 113.4
Average weight recorded for July: 114.6
Average weight recorded for August: 114.25
Average weight recorded for September: 114.3
Average weight recorded for October: 114
Average weight recorded for November: 114.2
Average weight recorded for December: 114.4
Average weight recorded for January 2023: 113.4
Average weight recorded for February: 112.98
Average weight recorded for March: 111.8
Average weight recorded for April: 110.9
Week ending:
May 6: 111.2 (trending 110.9)
May 13: 110.2 (trending 110.5)
May 20: 110.4 (trending 110.5)
May 27:
Successes/struggles of the week: My average weights were about the same as last week, though Trendweight seems to think that I'm losing a bit of weight. Things have been pretty busy and crazy for me the past couple of weeks, so hopefully it'll be a bit calmer going forward.3 -
HEAVIEST weight: 175.4 in early 2013.
Total Weight lost: 30 pounds
Time it took to lose: ~6 months
How long in maintenance: Since July 2018 -- but with some fluctuation outside of goal range.
Maintenance weight range:
Ideally 140-147
Absolutely 138-149
(STILL not sure those are the right answers)
Weight History:Average weight recorded from 2017 (12 months): 163.8
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 150.7
Average weight recorded from 2019 (12 months): 144.8
Average weight recorded from 2020 (12 months): 147.1
Average weight recorded from 2021 (12 months): 153.4
Average weight recorded from 2022 (12 months): 152.1
Average weight recorded from April 2022: 150.2
Average weight recorded from May 2022: 148.6
Average weight recorded from June 2022: 152.0
Average weight recorded from July 2022: 153.2
Average weight recorded from August 2022: 151.5
Average weight recorded from September 2022: 153.9
Average weight recorded from October 2022: 156.4
Average weight recorded from November 2022: 148.9
Average weight recorded from December 2022: 152.1
Average weight recorded from January 2023: 143.4
Average weight recorded from February 2023: 140.3
Average weight recorded from March 2023: 142.8
Average weight recorded from April 2023: 148.8 ****only weighed the last four days of the month***
Average weight Week of...
March 20 - 26 ............................... 143.4
April 27 - 30 .................................. 148.8
May 1 - 7 ....................................... 149.4
May 8 - 14 ..................................... 151.7
May 15 - 21 ................................... 154.3
May 22 - 28 ..................................
May 29 - June 4 ............................
Success of the week: Allowed myself some liberty to celebrate some life milestones; there's another one coming up in a couple weeks, and I may stray off the path again.
Struggle of the week: I am paying dues for my celebrating, and am still out of maintenance. It's no surprise, and I am not beating myself up about it because I knew it would happen. It's OK.2 -
Name: Alice
Age: 39
Height: 1m70
How long in maintenance: since February 2023
Maintenance weight range: 65-68kg
Average weight recorded for February 2023: 66,2 kg
Average weight recorded for March 2023: 66,9 kg
Average weight recorded for April 2023: 67,6 kg
May 1st: 67,7 kg
May 8th: 67,2 kg
May 15th: 67,1 kg
May 22th: 67,5 kg
Successes/struggles of the week: Not an easy week. I did a triathlon last Sunday so I was very hungry and ate a LOT on Monday and Tuesday. Then the rest of the week, I manage to compensate with healthy eating and rest. On Saturday night I overate at a friend’s house party and all my efforts of the week were set to zero... I would like to ba back around 66-67. There is a lot foreseen this week also but I will do my best with health in mind.
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Name: Lorraine
Age: 75
Height: 5'4"
Total weight lost: 50 lb.
Time it took to lose: Over years with ups/downs
How long in maintenance: at current weight ~ 6 years - Was on maintenance for 7 years at 125 lbs.
Maintenance weight range: 115 +/- 2 lbs.
Average weight recorded from 2018: Don't have the recorded number but stayed at goal.
Average weight recorded from 2019: 114.5
Average weight recorded from 2020: 115.0
Average weight recorded from 2021: 114.7
Average weight recorded from 2022: 115.2
Average weight recorded for May: 116.5
Average weight recorded for June: 116.0
Average weight recorded for July: 114.8
Average weight recorded for August: 115.0
Average weight recorded for September 114.6
Average weight recorded for October 114.8
Average weight recorded for November 114.8
Average weight recorded for December 114.3
2023
Average weight recorded for January: 114.5
Average weight recorded for February: 115.6
Average weight recorded for March: 115.5
Average weight recorded for April: 116.2
Week of:
May 1: 116.0
May 9: 117.0
May 15: 116.0
May 21: 115.5
Success/Struggle - My weight looks like it is going in the right direction though slowly. I got taken out for breakfast on Thursday (late Mother's day) by my youngest son and out for lunch on Saturday by oldest son. I love it. This time, I actually logged the meals. I'm not good at doing that when I go out so that is my success this week but it was a struggle to do.1 -
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Name: Terri
Age: 77
Height: 5’2”
Total weight lost: 95 lbs
Time it took to lose: 5 years
How long in maintenance: Started maintenance August 2019
Maintenance weight range: after going onto maintenance I continued to lose weight very slowly, so started reducing my maintenance ceiling. I am currently at a fairly steady weight.
Initially: < 150
Amended: < 145
Currently: < 140
• Average weight recap
Average weight recorded for
2020: 147.9
2021: 141.8
2022: 138.6
2023:
Jan: 132.9
Feb: 132.8
Mar: 131.6
Apr: 133.7 (I had an operation in April which temporarily put my weight up several lbs and skewed the average)
2023
Week ending:
May: 7: 132.5
May 14: 133.5
May 21: 133.7
May 28:
May 31:
Successes
• Pre-logging food for the day ahead
• Healthy snacks factored into calorie budget
• Solid Habits development
• Maintaining mindful focus on health and fitness
• Cutting myself some slack on the daily ups and downs of weight.
• Finding enjoyable ways to move. If you don’t enjoy it, then it’s difficult to motivate yourself
Struggles:
• Still recuperating from operation. I have not yet been able to return to my normal exercise rate
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@lesdarts180
Hope all went well with the op, and you have a speedy recovery. The weight will go up for sure, but it’s only temporary as your body deals with the meds and recovery.0 -
Thankyou @TerriRichardson112 , I'm interested to watch what happens.
Name Lesley
Age: 72
Height: 153 cm (5’ 0.5”)
Total weight lost: 22.5 kg (approx. 50 lb)
Time it took to lose: 9 months
How long in maintenance: 4 years!!
Maintenance weight range: 48 – 51 kg (106 – 112 lbs)
Average weight recorded from 2018: max 72.5 kg in July, 56 kg in Dec
Average weight 2019: 49.8 kg – reached goal weight in April, average since then 48.7 kg
Average weight for 2020 49.3 kg (109 lb)
Average weight for 2021 49.3 kg (109 lb)
Average weight for 2022 49.9 kg (110 lb)
Average weight recorded for September 50 kg (111 lb)
Average weight recorded for October 50.9 kg (112 lb)
Average weight recorded for November 50.5 kg (111 lb)
Average weight recorded for December 51.3 kg (113 lb)
Average weight recorded for January: 50.7 kg (112 lb)
Average weight recorded for February: 50.1 kg (110.5 lb)
Average weight recorded for March: 49.1 kg (108 lb)
Average weight recorded for April: 48.3 kg (106 lb)
May 1st: 47.8 kg (trend 48.1 kg)
May 8th: 48.5 kg (trend 48.1 kg)
May 15th: 48.1 kg (trend 48.1 kg)
May 22nd: 50.2 kg
May 29th:
Successes/Struggles:
The operation went well, I stayed in hospital one night and came home Saturday afternoon.
I weighed myself on Monday morning – just to see what happens post -op. I think of it as interesting experiment.
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@lesdarts180
I went up 5lbs immediately after two different surgeries…water weight (inflammation believe) As you heal, it is no longer needed & decreases.
I think you already know not to diet at this time & make sure you get the calories - and protein - to rebuild tissue.
You go into a catabolic (sp?) state after surgery. Body is being told to eat more to help you heal.
Hope this helps a bit
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Maddie
Height: 5’ 8”
Total weight lost: 70-78lbsTime it took to lose: 2-2/3 yearsLifetime high 238-240
In maintenance since August 26, 2018
Under Normal BMI Aug 4, 2018 throughAug 15, 2022.
Nov 1, 2022 Now over my Normal BMI 9 pounds to lose to get back into it.
Since Nov 19, 2022 Back under Normal BMI!! so basically I was overweight for 3 months of 50 months. That’s a success for me.
Maintenance weight range: 150-159.9 “In the 150’s” This gives me about >5 lbs before I hit Overweight BMI.
Jan 1. 2016 228.3
Avg wt 9/2017 thru 8/2018: 179.6
Avg wt 9/2018 thru 8/2019: 155.7 ♥️
Avg wt 9/2019 thru 8/2020: 157.6 ♥️
Avg wt 9/2020 thru 8/2021: 155.7 ♥️
Avg wt 9/2021 thru 8/2022: 161.3 ♥️
Avg wt 9/2022 thru 8/2023:
Sept Avg 168.4 ⬆️visitors, seeing friends
Oct Avg 167.8 ⬇️beginning to get back on track
Nov Avg 165.2 ⬇️a great month!
Dec Avg 163 ♥️⬇️
Jan Avg. 164. ⬆️
Feb Avg. 167.4 ⬆️
Mar Avg. 168.3 ⬆️
Apr Avg. 166.3. ⬇️
I have 1.1 lbs to lose as of today, May 27 to get back in Normal BMI
May 1. 166.5. 10 day Trend Wt
May 5 166.8 10-day TW
May 6 Actual 167
May 6-10 vacation
May 11 Actual 167
May 12. 167.3 10 day TW, Actual 167
May 15. 166.1 10 day TW, Actual 165.6
May 27 165.2 10 day TW, Actual 165.2
May 29Successes
Healthy, normal kidney function 💕
Vacation - no net weight gain 🎉 first time in 5-7 years!!!
Steps increased 🎉
Struggles:
Some fatigue/ insomnia- both meds related😳
UV & higher heat effects my walkin🥵
Many decisions & stress / time spent / noise / disruption with home repair/rejuvenation🤪
it will be awhile longer, but we are seeing some of it come to conclusion & that’s exciting!
Successes:
3 meals only
Calories good
(Handling “meals out” & occasional desserts very well.)
Increased water intake.
Excellent CHOL, triglycerides, kidney, glucose etc labs in May 2023!
STRUGGLE:
5780 avg steps in May
thigh pain, knee pain etc & I never have knee pain. Will ask Dr who prescribed the statin if that could be the culprit next week. Feeling sorer & older. Working to find a solution.
**shaving a few grams of foods is
decreasing my calories without my noticing 🤣😂🤣
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HEAVIEST weight: 175.4 in early 2013.
Total Weight lost: 30 pounds
Time it took to lose: ~6 months
How long in maintenance: Since July 2018 -- but with some fluctuation outside of goal range.
Maintenance weight range:
Ideally 140-147
Absolutely 138-149
(STILL not sure those are the right answers)
Weight History:Average weight recorded from 2017 (12 months): 163.8
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 150.7
Average weight recorded from 2019 (12 months): 144.8
Average weight recorded from 2020 (12 months): 147.1
Average weight recorded from 2021 (12 months): 153.4
Average weight recorded from 2022 (12 months): 152.1
Average weight recorded from April 2022: 150.2
Average weight recorded from May 2022: 148.6
Average weight recorded from June 2022: 152.0
Average weight recorded from July 2022: 153.2
Average weight recorded from August 2022: 151.5
Average weight recorded from September 2022: 153.9
Average weight recorded from October 2022: 156.4
Average weight recorded from November 2022: 148.9
Average weight recorded from December 2022: 152.1
Average weight recorded from January 2023: 143.4
Average weight recorded from February 2023: 140.3
Average weight recorded from March 2023: 142.8
Average weight recorded from April 2023: 148.8 ****only weighed the last four days of the month***
Average weight Week of...
March 20 - 26 ............................... 143.4
April 27 - 30 .................................. 148.8
May 1 - 7 ....................................... 149.4
May 8 - 14 ..................................... 151.7
May 15 - 21 ................................... 154.3
May 22 - 28 .................................. 155.3
May 29 - June 4 ............................
Success of the week: I was very successful at relaxing. I also avoided some food waste by managing what was already in the fridge. I ate an awful lot of salad turnips.
Struggle of the week: Nothing in particular other than what I've written the last couple weeks.
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Name: Alice
Age: 39
Height: 1m70
How long in maintenance: since February 2023
Maintenance weight range: 65-68kg
Average weight recorded for February 2023: 66,2 kg
Average weight recorded for March 2023: 66,9 kg
Average weight recorded for April 2023: 67,6 kg
May 1st: 67,7 kg
May 8th: 67,2 kg
May 15th: 67,1 kg
May 22nd: 67,5 kg
May 29th: 67,7 kg
Successes/struggles of the week: I eat very easily too much. That’s why I absolutely need to continue counting during maintenance, just to be aware. I am going up again. Still in my range but I would feel more comfortable in my summer clothes a little lower...
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Name: Terri
Age: 77
Height: 5’2”
Total weight lost: 95 lbs
Time it took to lose: 5 years
How long in maintenance: Started maintenance August 2019
Maintenance weight range: after going onto maintenance I continued to lose weight very slowly, so started reducing my maintenance ceiling. I am currently at a fairly steady weight.
Initially: < 150
Amended: < 145
Currently: < 140
• Average weight recap
Average weight recorded for
2020: 147.9
2021: 141.8
2022: 138.6
2023:
Jan: 132.9
Feb: 132.8
Mar: 131.6
Apr: 133.7 (I had an operation in April which temporarily put my weight up several lbs and skewed the average)
2023
Week ending:
May: 7: 132.5
May 14: 133.5
May 21: 133.7
May 28: 133.6
May 31:
Successes
• Back to what is a new normal for me.
• Pre-logging food for the day ahead
• Healthy snacks factored into calorie budget
• Solid Habits development
• Maintaining mindful focus on health and fitness
• Cutting myself some slack on the daily ups and downs
• Finding enjoyable ways to move. If you don’t enjoy it, then it’s difficult to motivate yourself
Struggles:
• Adjusting exercise regimen to take account of medical advice
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