100 day Challenge #16 – Saturday June 15 2023 to Friday September 22 2023

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  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,654 Member
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    Hi everyone.
    I am Dawn. 5'2", 62 years old.
    My BMI and stuff like that shows my optimum healthy weight should be between 110 and 118.

    I have made a decision to limit restaurant food to 6 times per year since I seem to gain a few pounds each time which could take 3-6 months to get back off from one visit.
    Rolling total so far: 2 out of the 6

    1st week goal weight: 143.4 (ambitious?)
    1st week actual weight: 144.4

    2nd week goal weight: Less than the beginning of the week, 142.2
    2nd week actual weight: 142.6, so gained 0.4

    3rd week goal weight: 141.4
    3rd week actual weight: 144.6 - Started the week at 142.4, so 1.8 pound gain this week

    4th week goal weight: 143.6
    4th week actual weight: 145.0 - Started the week at 144.6

    5th week goal weight: 142.6
    5th week actual weight: 143.2

    Day 31 – Saturday July 15 - 143.4 - Really expected a big drop, not a gain. Tonight will be indulgent, I am finally getting a day off tomorrow, so adult beverages and "treat" foods.
    Day 32 – Sunday July 16 - 142.8 - 2 jobs yesterday. Adrenaline of knowing that I would get one day off kept me going. This is my first full day off in many weeks.
    Day 33 – Monday July 17 - 145.0 - What??? Eating and exercise were on point. I may have overheated weeding in the afternoon. Hoping that this is just a weird fluctuation. Disheartening. 2 jobs today, the restaurant and the Retirement/LTC place.
    Day 34 – Tuesday July 18 - 143.6 - Trying to keep in mind that things take a few days to show up. 2 days in a row where my output was almost more than my input. Managed to give away shifts so that I am going to get one full day off and another with only a 2 hour mandatory meeting at my newest job. Then I will work 12 straight, so I need it. Not going to limit myself. If I gain weight from this so be it, when I am ultra "good" I still gain weight, so going to try to relax a bit on all fronts. Of course I will still be doing Fitness Marshall, I really can't function if I haven't gotten some songs in to lift my spirit and lubricate my joints.
    Day 35 – Wednesday July 19 - 143.8 - Much needed days off, I wasn't even going to weigh or spend any of my precious time off posting on MFP, but here I am. Definitely going to get to a couple of lakes today and tomorrow. Completely relaxing my eating/drinking and I will deal with it another time.
    Day 36 – Thursday July 20
    Day 37 – Friday July 21

    6th week goal weight: 142.4
    6th week actual weight:

    I have decided to do another 21 day mini challenge of the legs up and arm weight exercises. The pulsating in my legs when I put them up shows me how much I really need to drain them regularly. And the extra bonus that I went from 12.5" on my upper arm down to 11.75" and honestly feel like my batwings are less flappy. I will count from the day before since I often type into here before any activity for the day, while drinking my coffee in the morning.
    Anyone else going to join me for another 21?

    Mini 21 day Challenge Round 2 - legs in the air arm weights exercises, 6-ish minutes.
    Start weight of this 100: 144.4 - Up one pound from the start of the last 100 of 143.4, and the previous was 142.2

    Day 1, Monday July 17.23 - 6 minutes, skull crushers, chest presses, bicep curls. I realize that the days that I missed (and made up for with doubles or triples) were days when I worked 2 jobs and got home late famished. I had 5 water crackers with 2tbsp of hummus to delay hunger for 6 minutes and had dinner after doing my legs up. Using 11.75" arm measurement as the beginning measure from the last day of the previous 21.
    Day 2 - 6 minutes which has shown to be the sweet spot to get 3 arm weighted exercises in.
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 11,240 Member
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    dawnbgethealthy wrote: »
    @deepwoodslady

    Sorry that you feel so frustrated Donna.

    I know all too well that any meals out can throw me back and take a very long time to recover from. 1 meal out could take 3 months, 2 meals out 6 months etc. Sugar, fat, salt, seemingly even in salad with a grilled chicken breast. If I make it at home it doesn't do that. Lifestyle change. Sounds ridiculous, but maybe when you take your son to a restaurant you could just have a coffee?

    If it feels like you are hungry that is not good. Starving yourself is not good. I am hoping that the book that you are reading gives you some insight into making lasting tiny changes.

    Thanks to @Lilylady3k we are now into the habit of draining our legs!!
    If you put your legs straight in the air without resting them on something it is a fantastic core workout at the same time. I was doing that at first and could really feel it in my abs, but I get so much core work all day every day, especially from dancing and working, so have settled on putting mine against a wall.

    When you speak of "all or nothing" I have seen this on the Less Alcohol thread that I participate in. Some can moderate, some can not. I'm sure that this rings true for food also. I am that way with Ribs, I don't want one or two bones, so have switched to having them once per 3 months instead, and eat a whole rack. This used to be once per week when I was 207 pounds.

    I feel like positive changes that stick is the way to go. Eliminate nothing, just have it less often and/or in smaller quantities.

    Donna, I know that you can do this, you have done it before. Again, I am sorry that you feel angry with yourself for undoing your progress. Keep reading those books and a few habits will stick. Lifestyle/habit change is key.
    This is a journey indeed!!

    Thank you for joining me on our second round of legs up with arm weight exercises : - )

    @dawnbgethealthy Thanks so very much for your powerful and well-meaning words. I know how busy you are and when you take the time to come to me and comfort me, it means the world! I also appreciate that you and @Lilylady3k are doing the strength training with me (recommended for me by cardiac rehab) and also draining your legs since I've been taken off my water pill. I have never felt this supported in my life! I feel like the cancer patient that lost her hair, then her pals went and cut all theirs off in support! I'm so glad you happened to find it helpful for you too afterall. The 30 minutes a day that I put my legs up, as mentioned by Lily has really taken away nearly all the tightness and pain. It makes dancing and walking so much easier! It's hard enough to focus on the many diets I have to adhere to and coordinate. What a relief to have my legs more able! Getting my upper body stronger is something I'm looking forward to!
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 11,240 Member
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    100 Days of Weighing In ^^^^^ June 15, 2023 thru September 22, 2023
    My Name is Donna, Age 63. I am 5’5” tall & I live in Northern Michigan USA


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    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


    Previous Rounds Tally & Thoughts:

    This shows the ending weights of each round:
    Round #1 --- 199,8
    Round #2 --- 186.8
    Round #3 --- 195.6
    Round #4 --- 211.0
    Round #5 --- 211.3
    Round #6 --- 205.4
    Round #7 --- 207.6
    Round #8 --- 195.2
    Round #9 --- 185.2
    Round #10---195.2
    Round #11---200.8
    Round #12---200.4
    Round #13---196.2
    Round #14---191.2
    Round #15---194.0

    Thoughts:

    1. I am still down 17.3 pounds from my highest ending weight during these challenges (#5)
    2. I am up 8.8 pounds from my lowest ending weight (#9)
    3. I am still down 5.8 pounds from the first challenge (#1)
    4. I am still ahead of the game and these challenges are working for me. It is up & down and slower than I would like but it’s generally working. I’ve got to try harder and put in the work. When I do, clearly the results are much better.



    “We will encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” ~Maya Angelou

    Goal This Round: 179.0 (Sounds like a Dream but it’s about 5 pounds per month)
    Starting Weight from End of Last Challenge: : 194.0
    Challenge Ending Weight: xxxxx

    Mini challenge: My monthly goal is always about 5 pounds per month. HOWEVER, I never seem to make that. I will continue to keep that goal because it Should Be achievable (even though it is not for me) but never say never, right? So, Between Independence Day Holiday (July 4th) and Labor Day Holiday (Sept 4th) I will weigh somewhere, ANYWHERE in the 180’s. I don’t care if it’s on the brim. I’ve got to start getting further away from the 200’s again! Starting Weight on 7/4 is 195.4.
    Previous Weeks:
    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.

    Day 01-06/15-196.4-(Trend weight 195.8)

    Day 02-06/16-195.4-(Trend weight 195.8)

    WEEK 1 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.4 lbs. GAINED
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.4 lbs. GAINED


    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.

    Day 03-06/17-196.0-(Trend weight 195.8)

    Day 04-06/18-196.6-(Trend weight 195.9)

    Day 05-06/19-196.6-(Trend weight 196.0)

    Day 06-06/20-196.8-(Trend weight 196.1)

    Day 07-06/21-196.6-(Trend weight 196.2)

    Day 08-06/22-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 09-06/23-197.2-(Trend weight 196.5)


    WEEK 2 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.8 lbs. GAINED
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 3.2 lbs. GAINED

    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.

    Day 10-06/24-197.0-(Trend weight 196.7)

    Day 11-06/25-196.6-(Trend weight 196.9)

    Day 12-06/26-198.0-(Trend weight 197.0)

    Day 13-06/27-198.0-(Trend weight 197.1)

    Day 14-06/28-197.0-(Trend weight 197.1)

    Day 15-06/29-196.8-(Trend weight 197.1)

    Day 16-06/30-198.2-(Trend weight 197.3)

    WEEK 3 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.0 lbs. GAINED
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 4.2 GAINED


    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.

    Day 17-07/01-197.8-(Trend weight 197.4)

    Day 18-07/02-197.6-(Trend weight 197.5)

    Day 19-07/03-196.6-(Trend weight 197.4)

    Day 20-07/04-195.4-(Trend weight 197.2)

    Day 21-07/05-195.4-(Trend weight 197.0)

    Day 22-07/06-196.6-(Trend weight 197.0)

    Day 23-07/07-195.6-(Trend weight 196.8)


    WEEK 4 LOSS OR GAIN: 2.6 lbs LOST
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.6 lbs. GAINED

    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.

    Day 24-07/08-195.8-(Trend weight 196.7)

    Day 25-07/09-195.6-(Trend weight 196.6)

    Day 26-07/10-194.4-(Trend weight 196.4)

    Day 27-07/11-197.8-(Trend weight 196.5)

    Day 28-07/12-196.4-(Trend weight 196.5)


    Day 29-07/13-195.2-(Trend weight 196.4)

    Day 30-07/14-196.8-(Trend weight 196.4)

    WEEK 5 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.2 lbs GAINED
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 2.8 lbs GAINED



    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.

    Day 31-07/15-196.8-(Trend weight 196.4)

    Day 32-07/16-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 33-07/17-198.4-(Trend weight 197.2)

    Day 34-07/18-198.4-(Trend weight 197.3) I’m really sucking at this right now. I am still above starting weight. July has been filled with holidays and birthday celebrations that have got the best of me. I’m disgusted with myself right now. Also, summer is slipping away and I have not taken the advantage of it as I dreamed I would all winter. It is horrible how I have worked so hard on so many many days. Intermittent fasting, shopping properly, prep cooking and freezing meals, going without the foods I am craving, going to bed hungry, exercising and doing strength training until I can barely lift my arms, documenting every bite, counting every calorie, counting every carb, researching online new ideas, methods, recipes, reading my self-help weight-loss book(s), only to gain nearly every week. All over a meal or a moment of weakness here and there. That meal, that celebration dessert, is just not worth it! It’s time to roll up my sleeves! Sorry for the rant, but how hard do I work at this only to sabotage it for no lasting or productive reason? Stop it Donna, JUST STOP IT!!!!! For Starters, I will continue the 21 day strength training for my arms and legs. I will have to elevate my feet for the rest of my life. I do that later while watching TV at night for 30 minutes or more. It sure feels good to drain them!

    Day 35-07/19-197.8-(Trend weight 197.4) Very good prep-cooked meals yesterday and a little exercise. Bad snacks again late last night. I think I dropped the ½ pound on the scale due to fervent prayer as mentioned in James 5:16 KJV of the Bible. I cannot do this alone! I’m planning an excellent day of healthy eating again today. I am going to study my prelogged food and make sure my snacks will be in line but fulfilling. But oh, those cravings! That’s where the prayer comes in!


    Day 36-07/20-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 37-07/21-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    WEEK 6 LOSS OR GAIN:
    Accumulated Loss or Gain:


    Strength Training Mini Challenge Round 2:
    I will continue to work on batwing arms and flabby thighs. I will also try to engage in some “floor” exercising to tighten stomach area. I will try to add in some “regular” exercise like walking or dancing, or the exercise bike AT LEAST 5 days a week. This is not my dream, it is my pledge.


    Day 01 – July 17 - 6 min with 3 ½ lb weights (wrist weights and hand weights combined). Quadricep Iso on legs x3.
    Day 02 - July 18 – 6 min with 3 1/2 lb weights, 5 min of full strength band, 15 min of floor exercises. Quadricep Iso on legs x 3.
    Day 03 - July 19 -




    Future Weeks:

    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.

    Day 38-07/22-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 39-07/23-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 40-07/24-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 41-07/25-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

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    Day 43-07/27-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 44-07/28-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    WEEK 7 LOSS OR GAIN:
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    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.

    Day 45-07/29-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 46-07/30-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 47-07/31-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

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    Day 49-08/02-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 50-08/03-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Halfway Progress Report: …..Pounds Lost so Far:

    Day 51-08/04-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    WEEK 8 LOSS OR GAIN:
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    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.

    Day 52-08/05-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

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    WEEK 9 LOSS OR GAIN:
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    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.

    Day 59-08/12-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

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    WEEK 10 LOSS OR GAIN:
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    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.

    Day 66-08/19-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

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    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.

    Day 73-08/26-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

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    WEEK 12 LOSS OR GAIN:
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    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.
    Day 80-09/02-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

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    WEEK 13 LOSS OR GAIN:
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    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.

    Day 87-09/09-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

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    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.

    Day 94-09/16-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

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    Day 100-09/22…..(Final Weigh- In)-xxxxx-(trend weight xxxxx)

    WEEK 15 LOSS OR GAIN:
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  • deepwoodslady
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  • bteri107
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    I’m Teri
    Age 59, 5’4”

    Challenge Starting Weight: 143.3 lbs
    Challenge Goal Weight: 138lbs
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 130-133 lbs
    Challenge Ending Weight:
    Total Weight Loss for Challenge:

    Day 1 Thursday June 15 -- 143.3
    Day 2 Friday June 16 -- 142.1 – This is encouraging. Decrease is probably water retention from last week's heavy carb & sugar diet. Stayed in control with food intake yesterday. No exercise tho.

    1st week goal weight: 142.3
    1st week actual weight: 142.1

    Day 3 Saturday June 17 142.4 -- Out for dinner and cocktails with friends last night. Stayed in control with minimum carbs, and sugar from 2 glasses of pinot grigio.
    Day 4 Sunday June 18 142.5 – 3 days in the 142’s. Hope to be in the 141’s by tomorrow.
    Day 5 Monday June 19 142.5
    Day 6 Tuesday June 20 142.7 – Still hanging in the 142s. Leaving for a short trip on Thursday night. Won’t be weighing in from Fri – Sun. I just hope I can at least maintain my current weight. Next Mon / Tues will tell all.
    Day 7 Wednesday June 21 143.1 – Unnecessary carb intake yesterday. Need to put in a workout this afternoon.
    Day 8 Thursday June 22 141.4 – Almost to my goal for this week. Stayed on course yesterday with what I ate, and had a workout session on my Peloton bike, as well as some upper body toning. I leave tonight for a long weekend trip to Oahu so won't be able to log my weight for the next 3 days. I’ll try my best to keep the carbs and sugar at a minimum. And will try to get some laps in at the hotel’s pool. But mainly I want to spend time with my daughter who goes to school there and to shop for some clothes as Maui is very limited on clothing stores these days.
    Day 9 Friday June 23 –

    2nd week goal weight: 141.1
    2nd week actual weight: DNW [travel]

    3rd/ Current week:
    Day 10 Saturday June 24 DNW – [travel]
    Day 11 Sunday June 25 DNW – [travel]
    Day 12 Monday June 26 142.8 – So I gained a little over a pound since I last weighed (last Thurs). Tomorrow’s weight should show the final weight gained from my weekend travels… usually shows up about 2 days later. Back on the wagon today.
    Day 13 Tuesday June 27 142.4 – Stayed in control with food yesterday and got a workout in (15-min kettlebells, 15-min core, 10-min peloton climb).
    Day 14 Wednesday June 28 142.8 – I deserve this bump up. Gave in to sugar cravings yesterday and did not exercise.
    Day 15 Thursday June 29 142.1 – Moderate consumption of sugar and potato chips yesterday, but I got a 50-min Peloton workout in which maybe kept the insulin spike in balance. I have one more day to lose a pound to put me at my goal weight for this week.
    Day 16 Friday June 30 142.4 – Shucks, didn’t reach my weekly goal. Oh well, just keep going. Got a workout in yesterday: 20-min kettlebell, 10-min abs, and 15 min. Peloton ride. Had some unhealthy snacks (Oreos & potato chips) in the afternoon and a late, heavy dinner last night.

    3rd week goal weight: 141.1
    3rd week actual weight: 142.4
    3rd week result: .4 lb loss
    Overall challenge result: .9 lb loss

    Week 4:
    Day 17 – Saturday July 01 142.4
    Day 18 – Sunday July 02 DNW
    Day 19 – Monday July 03 DNW – Still need to work on my all or nothing tendency. Went to a party yesterday and enjoyed the food and desserts. I should have been satisfied and stopped there. But no, once I got home, I continued with the junk food. Why can’t I just be satisfied with an intermittent splurge? Why do I have to continue until I go to bed? The trigger is real. I have to find a way to balance food.
    Day 20 – Tuesday July 04 144.6 – This gain is the consequence from the weekend. And tonight we celebrate the 4th of July with friends visiting from the East Coast. Oh boy. Here we go again, and mid-week nonetheless. Only portion control will save me. Happy Independence Day everyone!
    Day 21 – Wednesday July 5 143.5
    Day 22 – Thursday July 06 DNW -- I overdid it this past week and just don’t want to be discouraged by the scale. I hope to have a more positive attitude about it tomorrow.
    Day 23 – Friday July 07 144.8 – I deserve this. Ugh!

    4th week goal weight: 141.1
    4th week actual weight: 144.8
    4th week result: 2.4 lbs gained
    Overall challenge result: 1.5 lbs gained

    Week 5:
    Day 24 – Saturday July 08 144.2
    Day 25 – Sunday July 09 142.9
    Day 26 – Monday July 10 143.8
    Day 27 – Tuesday July 11 143.2
    Day 28 – Wednesday July 12 142.0
    Day 29 – Thursday July 13 142.9
    Day 30 – Friday July 14 142.9

    5th week goal weight: 142.2
    5th week actual weight: 142.9
    5th week result: 1.30 lb loss
    Overall challenge result: .4 lb loss

    Day 31 – Saturday July 15 142.9
    Day 32 – Sunday July 16 DNW
    Day 33 – Monday July 17 143.7 Result of the weekend indulgence. I’ll suffer the consequences for the next 2 days, for sure. It’s the pattern of self-sabotage.
    Day 34 – Tuesday July 18DNW
    Day 35 – Wednesday July 19143.3
    Day 36 – Thursday July 20
    Day 37 – Friday July 21

    6th week goal weight: 141.1
    6th week actual weight:
  • deepwoodslady
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    @dawnbgethealthy I was trying to find the podcast you posted. I went all the way back to page 14. I must have missed it. Any chance you can post it again?
  • Lilylady3k
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    @dawnbgethealthy - I'm continuing my daily 5 min strength and bike ride from the previous 21 days and I've added a few Quad exercises to help take the load off my knees.
  • Lilylady3k
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    Went with my sister to the knee surgeon on Monday. Turns out her knee is in very very bad shape. Cannot bend it because it turns out it has a huge bone spur in the back inside of the knee that prevents her from bending the knee. The doc thinks she had trauma at some point to it. It was interesting to view the X-rays. Nothing more she can do than have a knee replacement ... she scheduled it for November.

    Saw this tidbit when at the knee doctor and thought ya'll would appreciate the info.
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  • deepwoodslady
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    Saw this tidbit when at the knee doctor and thought ya'll would appreciate the info.
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    @Lilylady3k Wow, who would have thought it was QUADRUPLE the actual weight? Wowza!
    Please let your DS know that we are wishing her the very best for her surgery.
  • ptitejeanne
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    Hi again! I'm Jeanne. 👋😀
    I'm 47, 5' 4", live in Canada 🇨🇦

    1st week goal weight: ⬇️
    1st week actual weight: 167

    Day 1 Thursday June 15: 167
    Day 2 Friday June 16: 167
    Day 3 Saturday June 17: 165.7
    Day 4 Sunday June 18: 168
    Day 5 Monday June 19: 165.2
    Day 6 Tuesday June 20: 164.0
    Day 7 Wednesday June 21: 165.2

    2nd week goal weight: 165
    2nd week actual weight: 163.4

    Day 8 TH June 22: 163.4
    Day 9 FR June 23: 162.6
    Day 10 SA June 24: 162.5
    Day 11 SU June 25: 163.6
    Day 12 MO June 26: 163.4
    Day 13 TU June 27: 163.2
    Day 14 WE June 28: 165.2

    3rd week goal weight: 163.0
    3rd week actual weight: 163.8

    Day 15 TH June 29: 163.8
    Day 16 FR June 30: 162.6
    Day 17 SA July 1: 161.4
    Day 18 SU July 2: 163.0
    Day 19 MO July 3: 161.2
    Day 20 TU July 4: 163.2
    Day 21 WE July 5: 162.0

    4th week goal weight: 161
    4th week actual weight: 162.2

    Day 22 TH July 6: 162.2
    Day 23 FR July 7: 163.2
    Day 24 SA July 8: 161.8
    Day 25 SU July 9: 162.2
    Day 26 MO July 10: 160.8
    Day 27 TU July 11: 158.0
    Day 28 WE July 12: 157.8

    5th week goal weight: 158.0
    5th week actual weight: 159.4

    Day 29 TH July 13: 159.4
    Day 30 FR July 14: 159.6
    Day 31 SA July 15: 160.2
    Day 32 SU July 16: 162.6
    Day 33 MO July 17: 159.8
    Day 34 TU July 18: 161.0
    Day 35 WE July 19: 162.6
  • dawnbgethealthy
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    @tinathescreamer

    Nice measurements!! Hourglass : - )

    Speaking of measurements, Donna and Lily, even if you don't want to post it here, please measure your upper arms since we are near the beginning of our 2nd 21 day challenge. Seeing mine go down from the beginning to the end of the previous one really was heartening.

    Yes on weight loss being gentler on our knees and feet. I really really notice after having gained 15 pounds that it is making a huge difference to me.

    Donna, I forget which podcast that it was lol.
  • deepwoodslady
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    @dawnbgethealthy I stopped measuring arms because I truly have bat wings. My highest weight was 253 and now my arms have the regular part, and then the empty deflated skin that hangs down. I figured that my measurement is going to stay the same even if the real arm gets smaller because I am still measuring that empty skin???? I dunno. Sadly, my skin never sprung back when I lost the weight in 2017 and 2018. Thoughts on this?


    @Lilylady3k Because I am watching calories but also carbs (for diabetes sake), I am thinking of doing a carb refeed about once per week. That would be eating a lot more than normal (it is supposed to be Healthy ones, like whole grains). That will change the glycogen in my liver and cause some water weight. If I try it for a week or two, I will not weigh on the day after. I haven't decided to do this yet, but wanted you to know it's not the end of the world when we don't weigh on a given day. Most of the challenges on MFP are weekly weigh. I'm even on one that is just once per month! The main thing is that we check in and stay movtivated and try to motivate others. You are doing that well so no worries!


  • deepwoodslady
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    @dawnbgethealthy I finally found the podcast way back on July 2nd post. It's called "why do I crave unhealthy foods?" I'm going to listen to it today. If I recall, you said it was about 30 minutes long.

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct4y46
  • ptitejeanne
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    Hi again! I'm Jeanne. 👋😀
    I'm 47, 5' 4", live in Canada 🇨🇦

    1st week goal weight: ⬇️
    1st week actual weight: 167

    Day 1 Thursday June 15: 167
    Day 2 Friday June 16: 167
    Day 3 Saturday June 17: 165.7
    Day 4 Sunday June 18: 168
    Day 5 Monday June 19: 165.2
    Day 6 Tuesday June 20: 164.0
    Day 7 Wednesday June 21: 165.2

    2nd week goal weight: 165
    2nd week actual weight: 163.4

    Day 8 TH June 22: 163.4
    Day 9 FR June 23: 162.6
    Day 10 SA June 24: 162.5
    Day 11 SU June 25: 163.6
    Day 12 MO June 26: 163.4
    Day 13 TU June 27: 163.2
    Day 14 WE June 28: 165.2

    3rd week goal weight: 163.0
    3rd week actual weight: 163.8

    Day 15 TH June 29: 163.8
    Day 16 FR June 30: 162.6
    Day 17 SA July 1: 161.4
    Day 18 SU July 2: 163.0
    Day 19 MO July 3: 161.2
    Day 20 TU July 4: 163.2
    Day 21 WE July 5: 162.0

    4th week goal weight: 161
    4th week actual weight: 162.2

    Day 22 TH July 6: 162.2
    Day 23 FR July 7: 163.2
    Day 24 SA July 8: 161.8
    Day 25 SU July 9: 162.2
    Day 26 MO July 10: 160.8
    Day 27 TU July 11: 158.0
    Day 28 WE July 12: 157.8

    5th week goal weight: 158.0
    5th week actual weight: 159.4

    Day 29 TH July 13: 159.4
    Day 30 FR July 14: 159.6
    Day 31 SA July 15: 160.2
    Day 32 SU July 16: 162.6
    Day 33 MO July 17: 159.8
    Day 34 TU July 18: 161.0
    Day 35 WE July 19: 162.6

    6th week goal weight: 160
    6th week actual weight: 161.4

    Day 36. TH July 20: 161.4
  • Lynn__W
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    Day 31 – Saturday July 15: 168.8 Was up until after midnite last nite with a weepy, homesick grandson. Today was better. Work tomorrow morning then drive DGS to meet his mom at 6:30

    Day 32 – Sunday July 16: 167.6 Reset Sunday. Grandson left this afternoon. After some pure relaxation, I tackled laundry, sheets etc. Healthy dinner with veggies. Then cleaned frig out, dumped rest of ice cream and left over pancakes. Tomorrow will put away Leggo etc.
    One of our residents celebrated her 98th birthday today … she’s still as sharp as ever, but bouts of various cancers have left her with pain etc, but she determinedly comes down for all her meals. She’s the one who was angry when she recently had Covid and had to isolate in her room for 5 days; by Day 4 she wanted out of there!! Love her to pieces 😊

    Day 33 – Monday July 17: 168.6 Seemed like an endless day. Tired ++.

    Day 34 – Tuesday July 18: 167.4 Felt ‘heavy’ and dreaded weighing, but the scale gave me a pleasant surprise.

    Day 35 – Wednesday July 19: 167.4 Many arthritic-type aches. Saw dr b/c my shoulder issues prevent me from kayaking, hip issues prevent me from biking and this ?ganglion or node in front of ankle joint, by the end of the day, making walking very painful. Had a chest and ankle x-ray. Then did a easy paddle for 35 minutes but could not lift my butt out of the kayak; made for an extremely ungraceful exit. Tricep muscles just would not engage. This really distressed me. Now doing tricep dips, 10 dips, 5 times a day.

    Day 36 – Thursday July 20: 168.4 Wondering if this decline in activity b/c of aches and discomfort is caused by diet. Definitely tightening up my menu, plus eliminating flavored MiO additive to my water.

    Day 37 – Friday July 21

    6th week goal weight: 166.?
    6th week actual weight:

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