Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 233
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]65 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 233 (my 163rd). Thank you @quiltingjaine for the new round, so grateful.
Goal this round again is to get back under and stay under 138, I really don’t want to keep hovering around 140 pounds. Holiday is now in 21 days,3 weeks! I still need to crack on & lose a few more pounds, starting to get back into some holiday clothes, but can't let up: time is running out! So, 21 days, 2 rounds at a pound per week should get me better than I am, I’ve done it before so I can do it again if I knuckle down!! Really try to stay on track & do another complete round without binging. After all I am what I eat in more ways than one, my whole demeanour is totally different when I am happy with myself!!Achieved goal weigh of 125lb in summer 2016 by losing 66lb and then gradually gained between 7 and 11 since then & didn't want to gain any more, it’s taken me 75 rounds to achieve my under 130 target; back to maintenance!! But then I crept up again, so need to get back to around 134. A healthy lifestyle must be a permanent way of life.
End of round 69 134.2 lbs
End of round 70 133.6
End of round 71 132.4
End of round 72 133.2
End of round 73 132.8
End of round 74 132
End of round 75 131.4
End of round 76 130.2
End of round 77 132.4
End of round 78 134.4
End of round 79 132
End of round 80 133.6
End of round 81 133.8
End of round 82 132.4
End of round 83 133.4
End of round 84 133
End of round 85 131.6
End of round 86 133.0
End of round 87 134.8
End of round 88 132.8 (2 pounds lost)
End of round 89 138.2 (5.4 pounds gained)
End of round 90 135 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 91 132.8 (2.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 92 133 (0.2 pound up from end of last round)
End of round 93 135.6 (2.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 94 135.8 (0.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 95 134.4 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 96 134.4 (no loss no gain!!)
End of round 97 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 98 133.4 (1.6 down from end of last round)
End of round 99 134.4 (1 up from end of last; not bad for Christmas period!)
End of round 100 133.4 (1 down from end of last round)
End of round 101 137.2 (3.8 pounds up)
End of round 102 136 (1.2 pounds down from last round – not bad considering Dad unexpectedly passed away 3 days before end of round & I went totally off plan & no walking!)
End of round 103 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down from last round – better!)
End of round 104 – 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 105 – 133.6 (1.4 down from end of last round)
End of round 106 – 133.6 (same as last round)
End of round 107 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 108 – 134.2 (0.6 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 109 – 135.6 (1.4 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 110 – 133.2 (2.4 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 111 – 133.2 (same as last round)
End of round 112 – 133.6 (increase of 0.4)
End of round 113 – 132.8 (0.8 down from end of last round)
End of round 114 – 136 (3.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 115 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 116 – 133.4 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 117 – 135.4 (2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 118 – 136 (1.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 119 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down)
End of round 120 – 135.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 121 – 135.2 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 122 – 133.2 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 123 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 124 - 134.8 (2.4 pounds up)
End of round 125 - 135 (0.2 pounds up) – get a grip!!!
End of round 126 - 135 - same as last round
End of round 127 - 133.8 (1.2 pounds down
End of round 128 - 133.4 (0.4 pound down)
End of round 129 - 134.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 130 - 133 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 131 - 133.6 (0.6 up)
End of round 132 – 134 (0.4 up)
End of round 133 – 134 .4 (0.4 up)
End of round 134 – 132.2 (2.2 pounds down) see what not binging can do!!
End of round 135 – 131.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 136 – 132.8 (1 pound up – happy for Christmas period, lower than at this time for many years!)
End of round 137 – 134 (1.2 pound up ugh!!)
End of round 138 - 131.2 (2.8 pounds down)
End of round 139 – 130.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 140 – 132.4 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 141 – 131 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 142 – 129.8 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 143 – 130.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 144 – 130.2 (0.6 pounds down)
End of round 145 – 132 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 146 – 133.8 (1.8 pounds up – again!!)
End of round 147 – 133.2 (0.6 down)
End of round 148 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 149 – 132.4
End of round 150 – 133.8 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 151 – 135.8 (2 pounds up)
End of round 152 – 134 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 153 – 135.4 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 154 – 132.2 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 155 - 133.6 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 156 - 134 (0.4 pounds up)
End of round 157 - 133.6 (0.4 pounds down)
End of round 158 – 135.4 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 159 – 134.4 (1 pound down)
End of round 160 – 135.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 161 – 134.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 162 – 133.6 (0.6 down)
End of round 163 – 136.2 (2.6 up)
End of round 164 – 136 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 165 – 135.8 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 166 – 136 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 167 – 138 (2 pounds up)
End of round 168 – 135 (3 pounds down)
End of round 169 – 134.4 (0.6 pound down)
End of round 170 – 133 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 171 – 135.4 (2.4 up)
End of round 172 – 135.6 (0.2 up)
End of round 173 – 137.6 (2 pounds up)
End of round 174 – 135.2 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 175 – 138 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 176 – did not complete (away on family holiday)
End of round 177 – 138
End or round 178 – 137.8 (0.2 down)
End of round 179 – 139.4 (1.6 pounds up)
End of round 180 – 137 (2.4 pounds lost)
End of round 181 – 139.2 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 182 – 135.6 (3.6 pounds down)
End of round 183 – 138.2 (2.4 up)
End of round 184 - 136 (2.2 pounds down)
End of round 185 – 136.4 (0.4 gain)
End of round 186 – 136.4 (same)
End of round 187 – 138.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 188 – DNW (away for Queen's platinum jubilee celebrations)
End of round 189 – 139.2
End of round 190 – 139.8
End of round 191 – 139.8
End of round 192 – 138.8 (1 pound lost)
End of round 193 – 138.2 (0.6 lost)
End of round 194 – 136.4 (1.8 lost)
End of round 195 – 139.2 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 196 – 138 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 197 – 138.2 (0.2 up)
End of round 198 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 199 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 200 – 138.8 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 201 – 138.2 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 202 – 137.8 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 203 – 137.6 (loss of 0.2)
End of round 204 – 135.8 (1.8 pounds lost)
End of round 205 – 135.6(0.6 pound lost)
End of round 206 – 135.4 (0.2 pound lost)
End of round 207 – 136.4 (1 pound gain) (Caravan Christmas Party Rally)
End of round 208 - 137.2 (0.8 pound gain)
End of round 209 - 137.4 (0.2 pound gain) (Christmas period)
End of round 210 – DNW (Lanzarote holiday)
End of round 211 – 138.2
End of round 212 – 139.8
End of round 213 – 139
End of round 214 – 138.2 (1.2 pounds loss)
End of round 215 – 139.2 (1 pound up)
End of round 216 – 136.6 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 217 – 137.8 (1.2 pounds up)
End of round 218 – 140.4 (2.6 pounds up – need to reverse this trend!)
End of round 219 – 139.8 (0.6 down)
End of round 220 – DNW
End of round 221 – 140.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 222 – 139.8 (1 pound down)
End of round 223 – 140 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 224 – 139.2 (0.8 pound down)
End of round 225 – 139.4 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 226 – 141 (1.6 pound up)
End of round 227 – 139.8 (1.2 pound down)
End of round 228 – 139.6 (0.2 pound down) 10.07.23
End of round 229 – 140.2 (0.6 pound up)
End of round 230 – 139.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 231 - 138.2 (1.6 pounds down)
SW Round 233
8/20 140 - 12.12 miles walked, 55% exercise calories eaten back, guzzled loads of water yesterday to flush out that sodium.
8/21 140 – 5.81 miles walked, met DD & family for the day, 140 calories over.
8/22 138.6 – love the woosh! 7.34 miles walked; no exercise calories eaten back.
8/23 138.6 – 9.07 miles walked; less than 50% exercise calories eaten back.
8/24 138.6 – 9 miles walked, no exercise calories eaten back.
8/25 138.6 - no structured walking as childminding little DGSs; 2.9 miles walked, hence calories over.
8/26. DNW - 7.35 miles walked. Towed our caravan down to Oxfordshire, pitched right next to the River Thames for the bank holiday weekend. Didn't bring the scales. Less than half exercise calories eaten back. Tried to include a photo of weekend view but couldn't manage it on my phone!
8/27 DNW - 8.29 miles walked, ⅔ exercise calories eaten back.
8/28. DNW - 9.65 miles, downstream on the river, across the field to a couple of villages back to the River and along the Thames Path. 70th birthday celebrations in the evening, chose sensibly, but 300 calories over.
8/29
👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!4 -
Hello again !!
I am Ana, 39 years old. 5'5" reaching out from Greece...Back for my third round !
Last two years I gained approximately 40 pounds (20kgr)..
Tried drastic measures to get back to track, but to no avail... So I am now taking it one day at a time, with baby steps and learning to set realistic goals! Trying to make it a lifestyle choice, rather than a punishment !!
HSW: 175 lbs (79.4 kgr)
CW 171.9 lbs (78 kgr)
GW for the 10 days 167.5 lbs (76 kgr).... two pounds per round...
UGW 125 lbs (57 kgr)
8/20: DNW
8/21: DNW
8/22: 171.9 lbs (78 kgr) Trying to cut back on the carbs overall and not just be, below my calories.. Last night I managed to finish 30 minutes treadmill 12-3-30 plus 45min of pilates... Not bad...
8/23: 172.4 (78.2) For the life of me I have no clue where those 200 grams came from.. My last meal of the day was at 15:00, packed full of protein, with less than 20% carbs. 45 minutes on the treadmill 12-3-45 ...Hmmm .. A tad frustrating but I will keep on expecting the drop... The thing that worries me is that for the next three nights we have some social outings that food is the star of the night… Hm….
8/24: 172.4 (78.2) The fact that last night, tonight and tomorrow we will be dinning out, does not help with the morning weigh-in. But I am happy and proud that even though I ate at 9.00- 9.30 last night, I made sound choices.... And I kept with the 12-3-45 treadmill routine, with an added April Hahn standing abs exercise. (I like standing exercises- even though I have an excellent matt, somehow I always opt for standing exercises.. Anyone else preferences? Or even youtube recommendations???? )
8/25: DNW ... I just couldn't get on the scale this morning.. I know that we left the restaurant at midnight.. So there really was no point in getting frustrated... Overall, I did good.. I had a scoop of salad and a pork chop, of which I somewhat trimmed the fat.. No alcohol, so GO ME!!! I also did my 12-3-30 (30 minutes this time) early in the afternoon, even if it was somewhat butchered.. After the 20 min mark, I was going up and down the incline... It was funny.... Tonight we have a wedding of close friends, so again dinning out.... We shall see....
8/26: DNW At the beach, so no scale, but plenty of relaxing....
8/27: DNW Pretty much as yesterday, but with the added grilling!
8/28: 171.7lbs (77.9 kgr) Pleasantly surprised! At least it didn't remain stuck! During the weekend even though I didn’t exercise at my daily rhythm, I tried to stay active, limit the carbs and alcohol, and just enjoy myself... It was a challenging week food wise since for 5 consecutive days, we were eating out.. But even though I didn't lose the two pounds I had in mind, it's still ok in my mind.. the scale didn't go up, even though I wasn’t that strict !
8/297 -
8/20 267.6
8/21 267.4
8/22 266.8
8/23 265.8
8/28 2664 -
R233
F 65, 5’6”
233RG:Focus on PROCESS
Daily Goals: IF, H2O, Calories(under 1200) Macros 5-60-30, 10k steps, 500+ activity calories, Journal. Weekly: Strength training 3x, 12–3–30 4x and face the ⚖️ 3x !
R233 SW 139.4
RGW 136.4 !!!!
UGW 128
8/20 139.4 🫣🫤
8/21 DNW
8/22 139.2 - MFP weekly
8/23 DNW
8/24 DNW
8/25 138.6 🫣🤷♀️
8/26 DNW
8/27 DNW
8/28 DNW
8/29 W
8/28 Yesterday: ✅ 10k, macros, cal 1359 (ate back 159 of 600+ exercise minutes). 12-3-30 (Plan to ⬆️). Overall feeling positive and still determined! (Heat index was 115 yesterday but it cooled off pretty quickly with a brief thunderstorm!)
Todays plan: IF today (Will be inside most of the day, except for my walk). Also doctor appt. today to get my ears checked… My left ear is stopped up and who knows why? Balance seems off. (I haven’t been to the doctor in YEARS! [2018 pneumonia] Don’t get me going here - I know, I know, I know that’s unusual, but I have personal reasons). Get in 10k today and tennis tonight. Strength train today while watching US Open. Food planned ✅. Focus on increasing protein. Get to see my grandson this afternoon! Blessed day!
Let’s do this! 💪🏻🙌🏻
🛑🎢!
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8/27 Yesterday: I hit my 1200 calorie goal. Enjoyed an excellent grilled shrimp salad last night. 500+ active calories. But only 8k steps. Stayed inside most of the day. Relaxed. I did have two small squares of dark chocolate. My husband said it wasn’t going to kill me.
Oh, I did give up (suspended) IF when the temperature reached the 100+ (about 7 to 10 days ago…) I just felt like I needed food before I left for the tennis court. Once the temperature drops, I’ll return to I F.
I’ll get my 10k steps today and will also complete 12–3–30. Routine going well.
NSV: My hiking pants zip comfortably… Hoping they will fit PERFECTLY in 5 weeks! (Loose!) I’m feeling a whole lot better - more energy. It’s a huge difference.
Part of my personal 🎢 Is that I have size 4 to 10 in my closet. Can anyone relate with multiple sizes? Can’t I just have two sizes in my closet? I was a single mom for 17 years, and I had closets full of MANY different sizes of clothes… I don’t want to live that way. All I want is max two sizes. My entire adult life I’ve had up to five sizes in my closet. I must embrace the FACT that staying fit is a personal commitment and takes a LOT of proactive actions. It will never come natural to me. But then my inner-voice tells me “never say never”.
Let’s do this! 💪🏻🙌🏻
🛑🎢!
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8/26 Yesterday was a really good day! BUT …The heat has WORN ME DOWN…it’s been between 110-115° (heat index) all week. Today will be same.
I’m proud of myself for deciding to eat more calories… And trusting that information. Yesterday I only walked 8k steps but burned 800 exercise calories. (long tennis match). I had my usual egg breakfast and then for a late lunch I had a chicken breast/tomatoes/cucumber/Greek yogurt salad that was actually, pretty tasty. I knew I was strong headed into the party last night…
Oh my WHAT a spread! Luckily, there was so much protein to choose from (Beef tenderloin and smoked salmon) I wasn’t too tempted by the charcuterie, cheeses, pimento cheese, chaffing dips, (Although I did have one taste of the hot crab meat!) … I actually passed up the bread pudding, and doberge (sp?) cake! I even skipped alcohol! Skipping that land-mine was not difficult because it was so damn hot! (The bar was outside and it was just too hot to venture out… So I drank divine water and it was DELICIOUS!) So I was able to stay way under my net calorie goal because I had worked out so much… I feel great this morning! I probably had 6-8 oz of tenderloin, & 5-6 oz of the salmon, and I was good to go!
I actually feel “light” this morning. I actually want to jump on the scale, but I’m not because I don’t want to take this feeling away. I’m more proud of yesterday than I am of anything the scale could possibly report! I’m going to stick to my plan…. DNW!
I think what I’m most proud of about yesterday was knowing that I was going to the party and having a plan …. And I came out on the other side, feeling victorious instead of feeling defeated.
One more quick note: The party last night: one of my lifelong friends (my age 65) threw a surprise birthday party for her 70yr boyfriend. She has been divorced for about 20 years, and met the love of her life two years ago. They are precious together. The party was so positive and uplifting! She was so happy! Seeing their joy has given me such a boost.
It’s early yet I may stay inside all day or I may venture out… I’m looking forward to another good day!
I always look forward to reading everyone’s post and each, and everyone of you inspire me… Good luck today!
Let’s do this! 💪🏻🙌🏻
🛑🎢!
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8/25. No whoosh but I’ll take it. Not even a pound. But better ⬇️ than ⬆️. Thank God I’m not going to weigh till the 29th! I might even wait until the 31st. I know that I’m on my plan and so I’m just gonna stick with it. Yesterday I bought a protein supplement - I don’t think I’m getting enough calories or protein. I had a gorgeous piece of wild sockeye salmon last night for dinner so my proteins were enough yesterday. 12k steps…. 600+ active calories, (no tennis) keep moving. I don’t see myself doing any additional work until the heat gets back to normal. I have another competitive tennis match this morning, so the treadmill will once again be delayed.
I’m thankful for so many things in my life… I just have to keep focused and control my thoughts. Going to a big party tonight so I’ll be prepared! Looking forward to seeing friends I haven’t seen in a long while.
Let’s do this! 💪🏻🙌🏻
🛑🎢!
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Round 233
SW 133.8# end of round 232
Goals: Strength training 4-5x/week; follow nutrition plan, daily log, hydrate. RGW 133.0# or under
8/20 133.2# todays plan: walk, strength train upper body, hydrate, eat per plan, no alcohol
8/21 132.4# Not sure about this measurement. Reached my goals yesterday. On to Monday - Hamstrings.
8/22 132.0# What an unexpected drop. The body always keeps you guessing. Finished today’s training early since I’ve been up since 4:30.
8/23 132.4# Finally a good nights sleep! Rest day today with just a walk. NSV - moved my belt one notch tighter this morning unexpectedly!
8/24 132.0# last summer riding lesson today. I’ll need to find a place to continue to feed my horse addiction, the next session just doesn’t fit my work schedule. Eating and training are on track, but need to push water better.
8/25 130.8# I jumped off and on but that’s today’s reading. It’s just a number. For me this journey and effort is really about health, energy and how I feel, not a scale reading.
8/26 131.6# Happy Saturday everyone.
8/27 131.6#
8/28 132.0# The weather was beautiful yesterday so I got an awesome bike ride in. Lovely late summer weather here in New England.
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🌞🍒🌼🌺🌻🍉🍋
📆 2015–2023Feb. 2015: highest weight 218.2hJuly-Dec. 2023 goal — lose 20 lbs—GW 160-163. UGW 130.
2015: end weight running average 178.2n
2016: end weight running average 147.7
2017: end weight running average 148
2018: end weight running average 137.2.
Extreme elimination diet (doctor prescribed) for diagnostic reasons, very low calories, then boom! Gained 40 pounds.
2019: end weight running average 176.1
2020: end weight running average 183.8.
2021: end weight running average 179.4.I
2022: end weight running average 178.6
2023 Rounds
R209 01/01/23: end weight 178.6. Ave calories — who knows? I didn’t bother with the holidays.
R210 01/11/23: end weight 176.2 (-2.4). Ave calories 1102. No after-dinner snacking!
R211 01/21/23: end weight 176.8 (+.6).
R212 01/31/23: end weight 177.6 (+.8).
R213 02/10/23: end weight 178 (+.4)
R214 02/20/23: end weight 178 (+/-0).
R215 03/02/23: end weight 180 (+2 ☹️)
R216 03/12/23: end weight 178.8 (-1.2)
R217 03/22/23: end weight 178.8 (+/-0).
R218 04/01/23: end weight 182.8 (+4).
R219 04/11/23: end weight 183.4 (+.6).
R220 04/21/23: end weight 182.2 (-1.2)
R221 05/01/23: end weight 183.2 (+1).
R222 05/11/23: end weight 184 (+.8).
R223 05/21/23: end weight 184 (+/-0).
R224 05/31/23: end weight 184 (+/-0).
R225 06/10/23: end weight 183 (-1).
R226 06/20/23: end weight 183.6 (+.6).
R227 06/30/23: end weight 183 (-.6).
R228 07/10/23: end weight 184 (+1)
R229 07/20/23: end weight 183 (-1)
R230 07/30/23: end weight 185 (+2 😡)
R231 08/09/23: end weight 185 (+/- 0)
R232 08/19/23: end weight 185.8 😡
R233 goals—calories 1100-1200, walk at least 60 minutes/day, NO SNACKING.
Day, Weight, Calories, Comment
8-20 - 185.8, 1320
Yesterday was good food wise. I didn’t feel great — got my flu and RSV shots Thursday and I always react a bit, I’m such a delicate flower 🤪. The weather has been lovely but this week, starting today, is supposed to be hot hot hot. Off to water, then walk. Have a lovely Sunday, everyone!
8-21 - 185.6, 1765
I oversnacked last night. Why do I do this? I don’t know. I feel like I need to put a big CLOSED sign on the kitchen after dinner. It’s really nuts.
8/22 - 186.8, 1823
Gaaa! Not only have my calories been high the past two days, but I feel bloated, although I haven’t been eating extra salt, at least. Do antihistamines cause water retention? I’ll have to look that up. I had/have an injection site reaction to my flu shot—red, itchy, inflamed—and I’ve been taking diphenhydramine (Benadryl) on advice of pharmacist. But why am I snacking so much, knowing I’m just undermining myself? A symptom of something else going on?
8/23 - 185.8, 1536
I did have some cheese last night as a snack, but did better—I weighed it and nibbled slowly and stuck with that. My arm is a lot better thanks at least partly to the Benadryl, but still red and slightly itchy. I’ve never reacted like that before. I’m meeting a friend for lunch — already checked the menu and I’m getting a grilled chicken salad, dressing on the side. DH wants brats for dinner, so I’ll have one and forego the bun. Now to stick with the plan! Off for a walk before the heat sets in—heat advisory for the next three days. Stay cool and safe, everyone.
8/24 - 186.6, 1800ish
So much for sticking to the plan. Actually I did at lunch—resisted the personal pizzas and enjoyed my grilled chicken salad. But at dinner I ended up eating 2 brats with buns and a boiled new potato, and I ate some ice cream later. Ugh. I’m starting journaling today to see if I can get a handle on why I’m doing this to myself. Rebellion? Depression? Something else?
8/25 - 185.4, 1642
Ok, a little better. I still ate more than planned, but all healthy food. Happy Friday, all!
8/26 - 184.4, 1287
Yay! Not my happiest weight, but at least I’m moving a bit in the right direction, finally. Today we slept late, and had French toast for breakfast (mine with no sugar/sweetener raspberry preserves, and I pour extra egg mix on my toast while it’s cooking) and DH is making pork fried rice for dinner. I’ll probably skip lunch, or just have a sliced tomato, since I ate big and late. All good! Now off to water and weed. Have a great Saturday!
8/27 - 184.4, 1483
Working not to stress eat today. Struggling with dog & DH issues, and forgive me, but this feels like one of the only places I can vent this stuff. Yesterday puppy Booker, who is now 60+ pounds at almost 10 months, pulled DH over and got away from him on a walk, wanting to play with another dog. DH is 88 years old, so this is not a good thing. He did manage to get him under control and home, and didn’t get hurt but for a few bruises, but it could have been much worse. Aside from the immediate hazard issue, I feel a bit trapped, unable to leave DH to care for the pup if I need/want to be away for any length of time. I’ve put a lot of work (and money) into this puppy—he already has multiple competition titles—and had lots of goals and dreams for training and competing. But safety is first, so I’m on the horns of a huge dilemma. And I’m more than a little ticked off because when I was looking for another dog after Rory died last year, I wanted to go smaller. I’m 70, and after 30+ years of training and competing, I knew a smaller dog than our many Labs and Aussies would be a better choice, although *I* can handle this puppy. But no, DH wanted a Lab. Now he’s surprised at the energy and physicality of this pup. I now realize that what he wanted was our last Lab, Lily, who was almost 15 when she died and his quiet, gentle walking buddy for her last years. He’s forgotten how she (and the others) was as a puppy/young dog. But if I return this pup to the breeder or place him with someone who will nurture his brains and energy, I’m the one—not DH—who will take the flak from people (and trust me, there will be plenty). So they’re off for a walk as I write this, and every time they do this now I will worry. DH thinks he’s a better dog handler than he is, and has always declined to take any classes over the years, which I used to suggest, because dog training classes are about people training. He doesn’t anticipate situations and isn’t proactive about redirecting canine attention. He spends no time training the pup, I do all that, and then he wonders why the puppy doesn’t do what he (DH) tells him. Duh. Ok, done venting. This is weight related because it all makes me crave stupid things like Fritos. I’m resisting.
8/28 - 184.4, 1704
Calories bumped up yesterday due to some frozen yogurt after dinner. Oh, well, back on track today, I think. It’s nice and cool, so I’m ignoring the weeds and heading to the river greenway for a nice walk.
8/29 -
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6'2 male 30 years old
MFP SW: 270 (November 2022)
CSW: 218.6
RGW: 214-215
Carb cycling currently, high carb days will be 8/22, 8/25 and 8/28 around high intensity exercise planned. Out of town 8/26-8/27 but should still be able to weigh and workout!
Date/weight/comment:
past few days:8/20: 218.6 - good day today, 600 cal deficit, 65 mins strength training followed by 20 cardio.8/26: DNW
8/21: 218.4 - 270 cal deficit, 60 min total cardio today, indulged in Costco pizza and ice cream for lunch but still remained in my caloric budget for today, just the macros are screwey today!!
8/22: 219.0 - on track to end today with 800-1000 cal deficit even after a planned taco dinner, weighed in AM after breakfast so that explains the + from yesterday. Rode 50 minute HIIT cycling class today and surprisingly had my highest average watts in my history of cycle classes! I was feeling so so going into it but I think a Celsius drink helped, along with the instructor's motivation and music tracks really had me hit it hard. HR through the ride ranged from 90 to 179 with about 4 minutes total in Zone 5(above 171 for me is Z5) . Felt great afterward! I usually see a 5-6 pound water loss per hour while doing HIIT cycle so anticipate a lower scale weight tomorrow after replenishing.
8/23: 217.6 - as expected, scale movement downward this AM. Had a good 45 minute strength workout followed by a 50 minute indoor bike endurance ride (zone 3 with a few Z4 bursts in there). Should end day with a 850 cal deficit after a planned pork roast and veggies dinner. Feeling great today!
8/24: 217.0 - more downward movement, great! Did a 45 minute strength group class this AM followed by a quick 15 minute endurance indoor bike. Planning on doing a 45 minute PM class as today's my double gym day. Saturday is rest this week. Still have dinner to go but targeting a 600-700 cal deficit today. Still hot outside so can't quite ride outdoors yet. looking forward to fall.
8/25: 217.0 - carb cycling day today plan to be at 300 cal deficit today. HIIT workout later this afternoon. Have a great weekend!
8/27: DNW
8/28: 218.0 - tougher weekend than I imagined, rest day Saturday and Sunday only ended up walking as I was driving to visit family.
8/29:4 -
Morning walk 10 min from home. Find you some nature today!5 -
SheilaBoneham wrote: »🌞🍒🌼🌺🌻🍉🍋
📆 2015–2023Feb. 2015: highest weight 218.2hJuly-Dec. 2023 goal — lose 20 lbs—GW 160-163. UGW 130.
2015: end weight running average 178.2n
2016: end weight running average 147.7
2017: end weight running average 148
2018: end weight running average 137.2.
Extreme elimination diet (doctor prescribed) for diagnostic reasons, very low calories, then boom! Gained 40 pounds.
2019: end weight running average 176.1
2020: end weight running average 183.8.
2021: end weight running average 179.4.
2022: end weight running average 178.6
2023 Rounds
R209 01/01/23: end weight 178.6. Ave calories — who knows? I didn’t bother with the holidays.
R210 01/11/23: end weight 176.2 (-2.4). Ave calories 1102. No after-dinner snacking!
R211 01/21/23: end weight 176.8 (+.6).
R212 01/31/23: end weight 177.6 (+.8).
R213 02/10/23: end weight 178 (+.4)
R214 02/20/23: end weight 178 (+/-0).
R215 03/02/23: end weight 180 (+2 ☹️)
R216 03/12/23: end weight 178.8 (-1.2)
R217 03/22/23: end weight 178.8 (+/-0).
R218 04/01/23: end weight 182.8 (+4).
R219 04/11/23: end weight 183.4 (+.6).
R220 04/21/23: end weight 182.2 (-1.2)
R221 05/01/23: end weight 183.2 (+1).
R222 05/11/23: end weight 184 (+.8).
R223 05/21/23: end weight 184 (+/-0).
R224 05/31/23: end weight 184 (+/-0).
R225 06/10/23: end weight 183 (-1).
R226 06/20/23: end weight 183.6 (+.6).
R227 06/30/23: end weight 183 (-.6).
R228 07/10/23: end weight 184 (+1)
R229 07/20/23: end weight 183 (-1)
R230 07/30/23: end weight 185 (+2 😡)
R231 08/09/23: end weight 185 (+/- 0)
R232 08/19/23: end weight 185.8 😡
R233 goals—calories 1100-1200, walk at least 60 minutes/day, NO SNACKING.
Day, Weight, Calories, Comment
8-20 - 185.8, 1320
Yesterday was good food wise. I didn’t feel great — got my flu and RSV shots Thursday and I always react a bit, I’m such a delicate flower 🤪. The weather has been lovely but this week, starting today, is supposed to be hot hot hot. Off to water, then walk. Have a lovely Sunday, everyone!
8-21 - 185.6, 1765
I oversnacked last night. Why do I do this? I don’t know. I feel like I need to put a big CLOSED sign on the kitchen after dinner. It’s really nuts.
8/22 - 186.8, 1823
Gaaa! Not only have my calories been high the past two days, but I feel bloated, although I haven’t been eating extra salt, at least. Do antihistamines cause water retention? I’ll have to look that up. I had/have an injection site reaction to my flu shot—red, itchy, inflamed—and I’ve been taking diphenhydramine (Benadryl) on advice of pharmacist. But why am I snacking so much, knowing I’m just undermining myself? A symptom of something else going on?
8/23 - 185.8, 1536
I did have some cheese last night as a snack, but did better—I weighed it and nibbled slowly and stuck with that. My arm is a lot better thanks at least partly to the Benadryl, but still red and slightly itchy. I’ve never reacted like that before. I’m meeting a friend for lunch — already checked the menu and I’m getting a grilled chicken salad, dressing on the side. DH wants brats for dinner, so I’ll have one and forego the bun. Now to stick with the plan! Off for a walk before the heat sets in—heat advisory for the next three days. Stay cool and safe, everyone.
8/24 - 186.6, 1800ish
So much for sticking to the plan. Actually I did at lunch—resisted the personal pizzas and enjoyed my grilled chicken salad. But at dinner I ended up eating 2 brats with buns and a boiled new potato, and I ate some ice cream later. Ugh. I’m starting journaling today to see if I can get a handle on why I’m doing this to myself. Rebellion? Depression? Something else?
8/25 - 185.4, 1642
Ok, a little better. I still ate more than planned, but all healthy food. Happy Friday, all!
8/26 - 184.4, 1287
Yay! Not my happiest weight, but at least I’m moving a bit in the right direction, finally. Today we slept late, and had French toast for breakfast (mine with no sugar/sweetener raspberry preserves, and I pour extra egg mix on my toast while it’s cooking) and DH is making pork fried rice for dinner. I’ll probably skip lunch, or just have a sliced tomato, since I ate big and late. All good! Now off to water and weed. Have a great Saturday!
8/27 - 184.4, 1483
Working not to stress eat today. Struggling with dog & DH issues, and forgive me, but this feels like one of the only places I can vent this stuff. Yesterday puppy Booker, who is now 60+ pounds at almost 10 months, pulled DH over and got away from him on a walk, wanting to play with another dog. DH is 88 years old, so this is not a good thing. He did manage to get him under control and home, and didn’t get hurt but for a few bruises, but it could have been much worse. Aside from the immediate hazard issue, I feel a bit trapped, unable to leave DH to care for the pup if I need/want to be away for any length of time. I’ve put a lot of work (and money) into this puppy—he already has multiple competition titles—and had lots of goals and dreams for training and competing. But safety is first, so I’m on the horns of a huge dilemma. And I’m more than a little ticked off because when I was looking for another dog after Rory died last year, I wanted to go smaller. I’m 70, and after 30+ years of training and competing, I knew a smaller dog than our many Labs and Aussies would be a better choice, although *I* can handle this puppy. But no, DH wanted a Lab. Now he’s surprised at the energy and physicality of this pup. I now realize that what he wanted was our last Lab, Lily, who was almost 15 when she died and his quiet, gentle walking buddy for her last years. He’s forgotten how she (and the others) was as a puppy/young dog. But if I return this pup to the breeder or place him with someone who will nurture his brains and energy, I’m the one—not DH—who will take the flak from people (and trust me, there will be plenty). So they’re off for a walk as I write this, and every time they do this now I will worry. DH thinks he’s a better dog handler than he is, and has always declined to take any classes over the years, which I used to suggest, because dog training classes are about people training. He doesn’t anticipate situations and isn’t proactive about redirecting canine attention. He spends no time training the pup, I do all that, and then he wonders why the puppy doesn’t do what he (DH) tells him. Duh. Ok, done venting. This is weight related because it all makes me crave stupid things like Fritos. I’m resisting.
8/28 -
8/29 -
@SheilaBoneham We have strikingly similar dog issues over here except we are better able to physically manage the dogs. My husband had an old lab that was a pleasure to walk, could be off leash, etc. We have a lab mix that has the lab energy and pit bull body/strength and she's a nightmare. We actually sent her off recently for e-collar training and it has changed our relationship with her in the best way. She used to pull us down the street on walks and now she doesn't even pull! I too have always taken charge of their training (to a different level obviously; we don't do competitions or anything like that). This is the first time my DH has at least sort of engaged with their training because it's the least exhausting of all our training we've tried. He likes to zone out on walks and listen to music etc., which I understand, but I'm always scanning for distractions and diversions that will make the dogs react. I'm sorry your DH got pulled over and I hope he will take it as a warning that he needs to be trained himself on how to manage the dog! Labs can be a LOT.4 -
Hi all, I'm Amanda. I am so stalled 10 lbs above my original goal weight. I don't know if I necessarily want to weigh 120 but I would like to shed a few for sure!
SW Round 233: 129.0 on 8/19
8/20: 130.0
8/21: 130.2 Hmpf! Hoping my body is holding on to water from pizza and wings for dinner, plus achy muscles after running 9 miles yesterday. I have 3 more full training weeks before the half-marathon on September 17th and I feel like I can definitely do it (albeit slowly)! I joined this RunDot program that has a customized training plan based on my own thresholds and it helps me not bonk when I'm running. It gives me pretty slow target paces but TBH I think that's really the best thing for me to avoid injury or burning out. It estimates that my pace will be 11:30 per mile which is okay with me! Anyway, today I'm just going to take my dog for a walk and do some strength training via Peloton. My dog Pancake returned from a 2-week board and train on Saturday and we haven't had a chance to practice a lot of her skills yet. So the walk will be less of a workout for me and more of a mental workout for her. She pulls on her leash really badly so it takes a lot of effort to keep her focused! Hoping one day she can just know that's the expectation. My other dog is at training now, and he isn't showing his trainer any of his issues which is super annoying. He usually lunges for cars and squirrels and such and I guess he just isn't doing it. His training may be the biggest financial mistake I've made in a while. Whoops.
8/22: 132!! I don't understand what's going on. Well, actually I do. I am eating too much. Yesterday I was so hungry during the day. I think a lot of it is due to my running and strength training, but I'm not finding the correct fuel for my body. Yesterday I had a binge session of sourdough toast with butter. 3 slices in sequence. 1 slice, break, 1 slice, break, and yet another slice. I really haven't been prone to binge snacking until recently. I also got a silly Starbucks coffee. Whyyy?? On the plus side, I finally got a good night's sleep last night!! My 2-year-old slept through. He's been waking up each night and climbing into my bed. I'm sure it won't happen again any time soon, but for today, I feel pretty good. Maybe that will help me with the snack choices.
8/23: 131. I did a lot better yesterday but still need to focus. I made chicken enchiladas and was surprised to see how many calories they rang in when I tracked them, whoops. They didn't FEEL like 700 calories each!! And I ate one plus what the 2yo left behind. So I ended up eating at least 500 over my allotment + my exercise calories, ugh. But at least I tracked! That is progress. Today is dog walk plus strength training. It's Pancake's last day as a solo pup since we pick her brother up tomorrow! I'm thinking of taking her on a hike since that will be harder with two dogs, but I probably need to actually do some work today. Maybe we'll just do a longer walk than normal.
8/24: 130.2. Alright, a bit of a decrease there. I was doing pretty well yesterday but started feeling festive when a gigantic report (really the culmination of all of my work for the past year and a half) got approved in the afternoon. We'd bought supplies to make Kentucky mules (Moscow mules with bourbon instead of vodka) and hadn't used them, so I decided I needed two of them last night, followed by two beers. Ahh! Going to have an alcohol-free day today and try to stay on track, despite the fact that my husband made hazelnut pancakes this morning. I have to run 5ish miles today for my half marathon training. Since I have meetings this morning and won't be able to beat the heat I'll do it on my treadmill this afternoon. I got my days mixed up and *today* is the last day Pancake is an only dog. I think I'm going to take her on a small hike while I listen in on a meeting that I don't have to speak much on. We'll both feel good after that!
8/25: 129.2. Alright! My good day yesterday was reflected on the scale. Now I just have to keep it up which is always a challenge for me heading into the weekend. I don't know why! We have a date night scheduled for tonight, but dinner will be at home first, so there will just be drinks to account for. We're going to a local concert. Today I have a 45-minute easy run and strength training. Happy Friday everyone!!
8/26: 128.4. Proud of myself for tracking food for 3 days in a row!
8/27: 130.2
8/28: 128.4 again, glad I recovered from yesterday's blip. I ran 12 miles yesterday as part of my half-marathon training so I didn't really bother tracking since I torched so many calories. Today I just have strength training and dog walking on the docket. I have some stressful meetings today with a therapy appointment in between. Having trouble tucking into work, though. Ahh okay, here I go! Happy Monday!
8/297 -
Female 5’1” Age 73 years
Started Keto WOE 7/17/17 (mid-Rnd 10)
*Travel - no scale part of the time
HWE 197.0 (2/2008)
Weight on 1/17/17 174.5
OGW 137 (set by WW 2008, WW goal 1985 was 126) UGW was 125 (HS weight 1968)
👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE👍👍Rnd 7 167.0 to Rnd 17 155.5
To Rnd 27 146*
To Rnd 37 139.0
To Rnd 47 133.5*
To Rnd 57 131.5
To Rnd 67 128.0
To Rnd 77 125.0
To Rnd 87 121.0*
To Rnd 97 121.0
To Rnd 107 122.0
To Rnd 117 116.0
To Rnd 127 117.0
To Rnd 137 117.0
To Rnd 147 116.0 🙌
To Rnd 157 115.5
To Rnd 167 119.4
To Rnd 177 118.3
To Rnd 187 120.0 AW 119.6
To Rnd 197 121.5 AW 119.15
To Rnd 207 123.5 AW 125.0
To Rnd 217 126.5 AW 127.15
To Rnd 227 127.5 AW 128.65
SW RND 228 129.0 AW 127.65
SW RND 229 128.5 NO AVG WT**
SW RND 230 133.0 AW 129.55
SW RND231 129.5 AW 129.4
SW Round 232 128.5 AW 128.9
We ALL have good rounds and bad but that is part of life. Don’t stay away, stay accountable. We don’t judge, we support.-Jpv,2/13/19
What we need to succeed is a sustainable way of eating, not a DIET we go on and off.
People say keto/LCHF isn’t sustainable. I’ve been doing it for over 6 years with amazing results!
This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.
We are unstoppable not because we do not have failures but because we continue on despite them. - paraphrase of original quote by Beau Taplin
Up and down - just riding the waves of life. 🌊 🏄♀️ (My new mantra-3/19/22)
"Do or do not. There is no try." -Yoda
SW Round 233 130.5
8/20 130.0
8/21 129.5 was 130 but had a cup of coffee and went back to bed for 2 hours. The tropical storm brought rain last night (much needed) and possible flooding which should be handled nicely by the flood channels.
8/22 130.0 I wanted tacos last night so I made the seasoned meat and warmed some tortillas. I also wanted guac but my avocado isn’t ready. 😢 Too bad I didn’t have lettuce to make wraps instead of eating tortillas!
8/23 130.0
8/24 129.5 Yesterday was a good day. Hard boiled eggs,Italian sausage and asparagus. Snacked on sunflower seeds.
**8/24 addendum Coffee with neighbor ladies yesterday and one of them treated us to lunch at Great Greek. I passed up toast and little Moonpies with my coffee and had a side salad and chicken skewer for lunch. Had a cup of coffee with cream about an hour ago. Handful (in the shell) of sunflower seeds. Water only now.
8/25 129.0 Two good days in a row. Former next door neighbor will be here today through Sunday.
8/26 DNW - Guest in house, can’t walk around unclothed. Community French toast breakfast in an hour. I will eat eggs, sausage and bacon (if it’s crisp.) I have considered just fixing a plate and eating it later since I don’t usually eat this early. I also have a bottle of champagne that I plan to take over as I’m sure there will be OJ there. I’m happy to share because otherwise I would just keep drinking it myself. I love champagne. No French toast for me. I’ve been eating carnivore the last few days and my fasting glucose is fantastic and ketones improving AND my knees quit hurting!
8/27 DNW Yesterday was another good day. Today is Great Greek for early lunch
8/28 129.5 I’m pleased with this since we had company all weekend. I made shortbread and gave away most of it. I ate a few of the edge scraps but still feel I had a great day and a great weekend! Art Quilts, etc today means lots of sitting. It’s an hour drive each way. Leftover brisket later today.6 -
@SheilaBoneham Is Roger still feeling okay?
Carl did something to his back and the doctor gave him a referral to PT. He can’t get in for 3.5 weeks!3 -
You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better than you were before
31, 5'5"
OSW: 164.2 164.5 164.9 Dec 31, 2022 165.5 Jan 5, 2023
GW: 130-135
Previous Rounds:R69: 158.1; R70: 156.5; R71: 156.3 R72: 156.3; R73: 155.2; R74: 155.4; R75: 156.1; R76: 155.6; R80: 153.2; R81: 154.3; R82: 154.1; R84: 156.5; R89: 156.7; R91: 160.1; R93: 159.3; R94: 156.1; R98: 154.5; R99: 155.9; R100: 152.8; R101: 149.7; R102: 149.0; R103: 149.0; R104: 146.2; R105: 146.6; R106: 144.6; R107: 146.8; R108: 147.7; R109: 148.1; R110: 150.1; R111: 154.3; R112: 152.6; R113: 151.7; R121: 153.0; R122: 154.8; R123: 153.9; R124: 153.4; R125: 155.6; R126: 152.3; R127: 151.5; R128: 151.0; R129: 151.0; R130: 152.6; R131: 153.9; R132: 150.6; R133: 151.2; R134: 149.3; R135: 149.5; R136: 148.4; R137: 147.9; R138: 148.4; R139: 151.9; R140: 150.4; R141: 150.4; R142: 144.0; R143: 144.2; R144: 147.0; R145: 145.7; R146: 145.9; R147: 145.9; R148: 146.5; R149: 147.3; R150: 146.8; R151: 147.9; R152: 147.7; R153: 147.2; R154: 147.0; R155: 144.7; R157: 146.1; R158: 146.6; R159: 146.3; R160: 150.2; R161: 146.7; R162: 144.6; R163: 146.2; R164: 147.3; R165: 146.3; R166: 148.5; R167: 147; R168: 148.4; R169: 151.4; R170: 148.9; R171: 144.8 R172: DNW; R173: 146.1; R174: 147.9; R175: 145.9; R176: 150.5; R177: 149.3; R179: 150.5; R180: 151.6; R181: DNW; R182: 150.2; R183: 152.9; R184: 153.4; R185: 151.3; R186: 152.3; R187: 151.8; R188: 150.9; R189: 152.6; R190: DNW; R191: 154.8; R192: 155.5; R193: 155.2; R194: 156.5; R195: DNW; R196: 155.7; R197: DNW; R198: 156.1; R199: DNW; R200: DNW; R201: 159.8; R202: 159.7; R203: 160.5; R204: DNW; R205: DNW; R206: 161.7; R207: 163.6; R208: DNW; R209: 164.5; R210: 163.9; R211: DNW; R212: 163.1; R123: 162.1; R214: 162.1; R215: 160.4; R216: 160.4; R217: 159.6; R218: 159.0; R219: 159.6; R220: 157.6; R221: 156.5; R222: 155.8; R223: 156.8; R224: 155.1; R225: 152.2; R226: 154.9; R227: 152.4; R228: 152.5; R229: 152.2; R230: 152.8; R231: 151.8; R232: 153.3
Last weight
08/19 - 153.3
Round Goal: 152.x
Workout: Walks daily, weather pending. Kettlebell/bodyweight strength workout 3x/week
Nutrition: Log daily
Day, Weight, Comment
8/20 - 153.4
8/21 - 153.1
8/22 - 152.7
8/23 - 152.6
8/24 - 152.5
8/25 - 153.3
8/26 - 153.1
8/27 - 152.7
8/28 - 152.9 - This is probably wine. We had company come over, including a child. This child won't eat his own food, but will eat anything else, especially if he can't have it. The mom allows this, too, unfortunately. They arrived just as I was plating dinner so I served BF and the boys first - the boys who went and hid in their rooms to eat (with our permission as that's not allowed otherwise) and BF stuffed his face while they were unloading and I finished plating/cleaning. I got about 3 bites and then had to hide it. Their visit lasted too long and I ended up saving it for lunch today and eating a biscuit with some butter so I didn't go to sleep famished but wouldn't have heartburn from eating too close to bed. This uptick might also be sodium-related, as we ordered an item while in town and ate lunch at a Mexican restaurant (read: salty chips and salsa) while waiting for it to be fulfilled to pick up. Stayed active through the day, though and am not worried about this uptick.
8/29
Previous Day's Comments8/20 - I'm up a tad but I'm sure that's sodium. Instead of dinner, I ate chips and guac as a "dinner" snack. Lunch was late, but I was hungry while nobody else was so no "real" food for dinner. Today is a quiet day of working on the house. We got the loan approved to remodel our barely-functioning master bathroom, yippee! Bought the replacement power outlets and light switches for the entire house (a previous project) and looked at flooring/tile while there for the bathroom. Colors (paint, vanity, etc) will all be based on what we can get tile/flooring that is tasteful, to our liking, and within budget. We have a really good idea now so just planning a look at some other places first to see if there's anything we like more within budget elsewhere. The boys have an appointment this afternoon and while they're gone, I'll knock out grocery shopping. I've got every dinner except Friday figured out for this week and I'm about to figure out my lunches (meal prep) so I can finalize my grocery list. Also need to plan out my workouts. I have labs very early Tuesday and a doc appointment early Friday so I'll have to plan around those. I'll be happy to get back to routine.
8/21 - Yesterday was the first full day of eating at home since last Monday and I was graced with a drop in return. Stuffed pepper soup with homemade artisan bread. We got 75% of the light switches and outlets replaced. It looks so much better. My poor hands hurt, though, from all the wires and such. I'm feeling very optimistic. I have healthy veggie-filled lunch options (leftover orzo veg soup frozen awhile back and leftover stuffed pepper soup from last night). Dinner has some good veg as well, which I'm cooking. I knocked out my kettlebell workout and a walk with the pups. Labs tomorrow morning and I'm exited to see if there's an improvement from last year with me sticking to my goals so well. Busy busy work the first half of this week so hoping for good meditation opportunities to help with stress relief.
8/22 - Whoohoo! The drop I've been looking for. Crazy because I ended up snacking on some of the leftover homemade donuts from the weekend as I was craving sweets and I was well over on calories. I'm also quite sore today from yesterday's kettlebell workout I did so I'm sure I'm holding on to some water there. I'm slowly getting back on track with my habits and I'm happy to see even the small changes are showing progress, even if that progress is only dropping the excess bloat/water from travel and weekend shenanigans. I need to get my eating back on track fully - no more snacking and pay attention to portions/body cues! Today I'm heading in to get labs done here shortly so no morning walk with pups. I'm not sure who is more disappointed - me or them! I've found it's so much harder to get my 10k steps when I don't have a morning walk. Those 1700-2000 steps really kickstart my day, even though it seems like such a small amount overall. I can't wait until it cools down enough in the evenings for after dinner walks with the pups. That also means morning runs to prepare for my 5k in November I've put off training for. Silly weather.
8/23 - A drop is a drop! A lot of stress happening in this house so I'm rather surprised. I'm keeping to my goals and plans, though. I could dial in my eating a bit more, but I'm making progress slowly and the scale is showing it, one tenth of a pound at a time haha Once this morning's meetings are over, I'll hopefully have a little less work-related stress to deal with and can focus on managing my personal life stress in a healthy manner. Knocked out kettlebell strength and walking the pups for the day. Dinner is Tuscan chicken (new recipe I'm making). Lunch is veg orzo soup or stuffed pepper soup. Bread is gone so I might use a single slice of sandwich bread to soak up the last of the broth which is more calorie-friendly than the large slice of artisan bread.
8/24 - One tenth of a pound at a time. But it's dropping, not gaining, so I'm content. Dinner had both heavy cream and cheese and I didn't even think to take my lactose pill. I did my kettlebell workout (pushed to today since I have a doc appointment tomorrow) and walked the dogs. Dinner is steak, potatoes, and some kind of veg. Not much else to report on.
8/25 - DNP
8/26 - Both days of 153 were after sodium-filled dinners. We ended up having a last-minute meetup with Fam on Thursday and FamHub cooked which is always full of sodium. Last night, BF cooked for the first time since I was home from travel and I could taste the sodium. I'm feeling okay, though, since I know exactly what's going on. I'm in charge of dinners every day this week, starting today, except steak night on Thursday (likely another sodium-rich meal) so I can tame things down. Good news, my labs came back looking ideal and I'm in excellent health. I've pretty much maintained, but there are ever so slight improvements from the last labs as far as my minerals and water intake - a sure sign my focus on a better diet has improved my body.
8/27 - I made dinner last night and therefore I had much less salt intake. BF adds salt to his plate, but thankfully it's not in the entire meal so I can forego it. We ripped out the old person tub that was leaky and iffy yesterday. Going to put a regular tub and shower in. This one is just a tub replacement so we're doing it off paychecks. Yesterday was destruction day. Today we'll finish destroying and then start piecing it back together. We'll need a functioning (not leaking) shower to use for whenever we start working on remodeling our bathroom. Since we're waiting to build back up some funds for our bathroom, we might as well prep the other one for our temporary use! Chicken and biscuit casserole was a hit last night. Tonight is my first attempt at salisbury steaks. Let's hope I get this right! I'm going to go start biscuits and gravy for this morning. A hearty meal (and BF's favorite) before a full day of manual labor.
8/285 -
Round 233
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 63 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 190 FOR ME.
“Today….I am choosing Me”
MY STATS:
Highest weight ever (05-10-2016): 253
Original starting weight on MFP: (01-11-2018) 235.0
R232 EW= 198.0
R233 EW= TBD
Current New Goals:
Weight:
Short Term Goal: To weigh less at the end of this round than I did at the end of the last round.
Final goal: 145-155. We’ll see how I look & feel when I get there.
Exercise: Move 30 minutes per day rotating activity.
Mini challenge: My monthly goal is always about 4 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.
COLOR CODE: Fuchsia is a Happy Weight Loss for me. Blue is a sad weight gain.Black is no change.
********LOOK AND SEE HOW THE UPS & DOWNS OF MY JOURNEY JUST HELPS ME BE A STRONGER & MORE DETERMINED ME********
R43 thru R52 (06/07/18 thru 09/23/18) = -19.4 LOST (Ending weight 179.0)
R53 thru R62 (09/24/18 thru 01/01/19) = -4.1 GAINED (Ending weight 183.1)
R63 thru R72 (01/02/19 thru 04/11/19) = -8.1 GAINED (Ending weight 191.2)
R73 thru R82 (04/12/19 thru 07/20/19) = -5.5 GAINED (Ending weight 196.7)
R83 thru R92 (07/21/19 thru 10/28/19) = -8.7 LOST (Ending weight 188.0)
R93 thru R102 (10/29/19 thru 02/05/20) = -2.0 GAINED(Ending weight 190.0)
R103 thru 112 (02/06/20 thru 05/06/20) = -14.9 GAINED (Ending Weight 204.9)
R113 thru 122 (05/07/20 thru 08/23/20) = -4.7 GAINED (Ending Weight 209.6)
R 123 thru R132 (08/24 thru 12/02/20) = -1.5 LOST (Ending Weight 208.1)
R133 thru R142 (12/03/20 thru 03/01/21) = -0.7 LOST (Ending Weight 207.4)
R143 thru 152 (03/02/21 thru 06/10/21) = -3.6 LOST (Ending Weight 203.8)
R153 thru R162 (06/11/21 thru 09/18/21) = (b]-16.2 LOST [/b] (Ending Weight 187.6)
R163 thru R172 (09/19/21 thru 12/27/21) = (b]-5.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 192.6)
R173 thru R182 (12/28/21 thru 04/06/22) = (b]-7.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 199.6)
R183 thru R192 (04/07/22 thru 07/15/22) = -1.4 LOST (Ending Weight 198.2)
R193 thru R202 (07/16/22 thru 10/23/22) = -3.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 202.0)
R203 thru R212 (10/24/22 thru 01/31/23) = -7.2 LOST (Ending Weight 194.8)
R213 thru R222 (02/01/23 thru 05/11/23) = -0.5 GAINED (Ending Weight 195.3)
R223 (05/12/23 thru 05/21/23) = -1.1 GAINED (Ending Weight 196.4)
R224 (05/22/23 thru 05/31/23) = -1.6 LOST (Ending Weight 194.8)
R225 (06/01/23 thru 06/10/23) = -1.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 196.0)
R226 (06/11/23 thru 06/20/23) = -0.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 196.8)
R227 (06/21/23 thru 06/30/23) = -1.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 198.2)
R228 (07/01/23 thru 07/10/23) = -3.8 LOST (Ending Weight 194.4)
R229 (07/11/23 thru 07/20/23) = -2.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 196.6)
R230 (07/21/23 thru 07/30/23) = -2.4 LOST (Ending Weight 194.2)
R231 (07/31/23 thru 08/09/23) = -0.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 194.6)
R223 thru R232 (05/12/23 thru 08/19/23) = -3.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 198.0)
R233 (08/20/23 thru 08/29/23) = -xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)
Day/Weight/Comment
08/19 …..198.0….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
08/20 -DNW- (Trend weight DNW)
08/21 -DNW- (Trend weight DNW)
08/22 -DNW- (Trend weight DNW)
08/23 -DNW- (Trend weight DNW)
08/24 -195.4- (Trend weight 197.0)
08/25 -195.6- (Trend weight 196.9)
08/26 -197.6- (Trend weight 196.9)
08/27 -195.2- (Trend weight 196.8) A very nice whoosh even though I’m still having trouble with TMI. My stomach feels like a ton of bricks. Senna tea (2 cups) did not work. Going to stool softeners today and hoping for some relief. I shed a lot of water yesterday which likely explains such a big whoosh. But I needed to get this fluid pushed through since the old ticker has a hard time with it. So I’m happy that my body finally took care of it. I am pre-logging my food and planning a good day today. I got over 7 hours of sleep last night! No REM or Deep sleep to mention of (according to Fitbit) but I still feel much better today. Now, if my lower tummy and TMI would just cooperate!
08/28 -193.6- (Trend weight 196.4) I laid around all weekend babying myself. No exercise. I didn’t even get dressed. Just not feeling the greatest. Day 4 of no TMI. I just wasn’t as hungry with no tummy relief. Lower tummy still feeling like it’s full of steel Perry marbles. My meals were normal but no desire to snack so my night time snacks were skipped. Maybe I can learn a lesson here? Anyway, Metamucil, here I come. You are my last real hope!
08/29 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)
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
5 -
Round 233~Sun Aug 20 2023 ~ Tue Aug 29 2023
Round 233
Aug 20 2023 ~ Aug 29 2023
My name is Tish.
Age: 66
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 260
2023 Start Wgt:Don't know(Jan1)
CW: 196
RG: 80ozs to 96ozs water
●Sat-Aug 19 - ∆196●
▪︎Day1▪Su•Aug 20-¤DNW
(Sa•65g Prot; 80ozs water)
▪︎Day2▪Mo•Aug 21-¤195.8
(Su•44g Prot; 80ozs water)
▪︎Day3▪Tu•Aug 22- ¤195.3
(Mo• 47g Prot; 80ozs water)
▪︎Day4▪We•Aug 23- ¤195.5
(Tu• 53g Prot; 64ozs water)
▪︎Day5▪Th•Aug 24- ¤195.3
(We• 35g Prot; 64ozs water)
▪︎Day6▪Fr•Aug 25- ¤195
(Th•50g Prot; 64ozs water)
▪︎Day7•Sa•Aug 26-¤195
(Fr•62g Prot; 64ozs water)
▪︎Day8•Su•Aug 27- ¤193.8
(Sa•71g Prot; 64ozs water)
■Day9▪Mo•Aug 28- ¤ 192.8
(Su•65g Prot; 64ozs water)
▪︎Day10▪Tu•Aug 29-¤
(Mo•g Prot; ozs water)
Intermittent Fasting
●Sat-8/19•1pm-15hrs/9:30pm●
1/Sun•4:30pm-19hrs/8pm
2/Mon•12:30pm-16.5hrs/6pm
3/Tue•12:30pm-18.5hrs/7:30pm
4/Wed•4:30pm-21hrs/9:30pm
5/Thu•1pm-14.5hrs/9pm
6/Fri•1pm-16hrs/9m
7/Sat•12pm-15hrs/9:30pm
8/Sun •5pm-19.5hrs/
9/Mon•
●Tue-8/29●
*Round End Weights*
▪2018▪
{Mar 19~Round 34- lost 2.8 lbs~215.8}
{Mar 28~Round 35 - lost 2.4 lbs~214}
{Apr 7~Round 36 - lost 1 lb~212}
{Apr 17~Round 37 - lost 5.6 lbs~206.4}
{Apr 27~ Round 38 - lost 1 lb~205.4}
{May 6~ Round 39 - lost 3.4 lbs~202}
•••Transition Round⬇•••
{May 17~Round 40 - lost 3 lbs~199}
{May 27~Round 41 - lost .8 lbs~198.2}
{Jun 6~Round 42 - lost 2.6 lbs~195.6}
{Jun 16~Round 43 - lost 1.4 lbs~194.2}
{Jun 26~Round 44 - lost 1 lb~193.2}
{Jul 6~Round 45 - no loss~193.2}
{Jul 16~Round 46 - lost 3.6 lbs~189.6}
{Jul 26~Round 47 - lost 1.4 lbs~188.2}
{Aug 5~Round 48 - lost 1.8 lbs~ 186.4}
{Aug 15~ Round 49 - lost .8 lb~ 185.6}
{Aug 25~Round 50 - lost 3 lbs~ 182.6}
{Sep 4~Round 51 - .4 lb gain~ 183}
{Sep 14~Round 52 - lost 2 lbs~ 180.8}
{Sep 24~Round 53 - lost 1 lb~ 179.8}
{Oct 4~Round 54 - lost .8 lb~ 179}
{Oct 14~ Round 55 - gain .8 lb~ 179.8}
{Oct 24~Round 56 -lost 3.2 lbs~176.6}
{Nov 3~Round 57 - gain 1.6 ~178.2}
{Nov 13~Round 58 - gain .2 ~178.4}
{Nov 23~Round 59 -lost1.2 lbs~177.2}
{Dec 3~Round 60 -gain 3.4lb~180.6}
{Dec 13~Round 61 -lost 3.4 lbs~177.2}
{Dec 23~Round 62 - lost 2.8lbs~174.4}▪2019▪
{Jan 2~Round 63 - gain 2.8 lbs~177.2}
{Jan 12~Round 64 -lost 1.2 lbs~ 173.2}
{Jan 22~Round 65 - gain 1 lb ~174.2}
{Feb 1~Round 66 - loss 1.4 lb~ 172.8}
{Feb 11~Round 67 -gain 2.4 lbs~175.2}
{Feb 21~Round 68 - loss .6 lb~174.6}
{Mar 3~Round 69 - gain .4 lb~175}
{Mar 13~Round 70 - lost 3.2 lb~171.8}
(Lowest weight 171.2~March 17, 2019)▪RETROSPECT▪This is the point when I looked too bony to myself. I purposely wanted to gain back 10lbs. I'd lost 89lbs in a little over a year, but I thought it was too fast, even though it didn't seem fast during the process!
{Mar23~Round 71 - gain .4 lb ~172.2}
{Apr 2~Round 72 - gain 2.6 lbs~ 174.6}
{Apr12~Round 73 - gain 3.6 lbs~178.2}
{Apr 22~Round 74 - lost 2.8 lbs~175.4}
{May 2~Round 75 - gain 1.8 lbs 177.2}
{May 12~Round 76 - lost 3.2 lbs~ 174}
{May 22~Round 77 - gain 4 lbs~ 178}
{Jun 1~Round 78 - lost 2 lbs~176}
{Jun 11~Round 79 - lost .2lbs 175.8}
{Jun 21~ Round 80 - gain .2 lbs~ 176}
{Jul 1~Round 81 - gain 1.4 lbs -177.4}
{Jul 11~Round 82 -gain .8 lbs -178.2}
(*Round 82 • LIFE STRESS ROUND* gains begin)
{Jul 21~Round 83 - gain 2.8 lbs-181}
{Jul 31~Round 84 -loss 1 lbs - 182}
{Aug 10~Round 85-gain 1.6 lbs-183.6}
{Aug 20~Round 86 - gain .6 lbs - 183}
{Aug 30~Round 87- gain .6 lbs -183.6}7 1.2 lbs -184}
{Sep 29~Round 90 - lost .8 lbs -183.2}
{Oct 9~Round 91 - gain .4lbs~183.6}
{Oct 19~Round 92-lost 1.8 lbs 181.4}
{Oct 28~Round 93 -gain 1.6 lbs~183}
{Nov 8~Round 94 -lost .4lbs~182.6}
{Nov 18~Round 95 - gain 1 lbs~183.6}
{Nov 27~Round 96 -lost lbs~183.4}
{Dec 8~Round 97 - gain 1.8 lbs -185.6}
{Dec 18~Round 98 - 185.6}
{Dec 25~Round 99 -185.6}
▪︎2020▪︎
{Round 136 - 215 EW}Dec 31 2020(1/01)
????
▪︎2021▪︎
{Round 137-209.8 EW}Jan 11 2021
{Round 138- 209.5 EW}Jan 21 2021
{Round 139- DNW EW}Jan 31 2021
{Round 140- EW}Feb 10 2021
{Round 141- 211 EW}Feb 20 2021
{Round 142- 215 EW}Mar 2 2021
{Round 143- 215 EW}Mar 12 2021
{Round 144- 215 EW}Mar 22 2021
{Round 145- 214.3 EW}April 2 2021
{Round 146- DNW EW}April 11 2021
{Round 147 - 216 EW}April 21 2021
{Round 148 - 216.3 EW}May 01 2021
{Round 149 - DNW EW}May 11 2021
{Round 150 - 216.7 EW}May 21 2021
{Round 151 - DNW EW}May 31 2021
{Round 152 - 216.2 EW}June 10 2021
Round 153 - 215.6 EW}June 20 2021
Round 154 - 216 EW}June 30 2021⬅
Round 155 - 212.6 EW}July 10 2021
Round 156 - 209.4 EW}July 20 2021
Round 157 - 208.8 EW}July 30 2021
(???? is diet break)
Round 158 - 206.6 EW}Aug 9 2021
Round 159 - 204.6 EW}Aug 19 2021
????Round 160 - 202.6 EW}Aug 29 2021
Round 161 - 200 EW}Sep 8 2021
Round 162 -196.8 EW}Sep 18 2021
Round 163 - 198 EW}Sep 28 2021
Round 164 - 197.6 EW}Oct 8 2021
Round 165 - 195.2 EW}Oct 18 2021
Round 166 - 197.6 EW}Oct 28 2021
Round 167 - 197.4 EW}Nov 7 2021
Round 168 - 198 EW}Nov 17 2021
~illness spanning next 4 rounds~
Round 169 - DNW EW}Nov 27 2021
Round 170 - 188.2 EW}Dec 7 2021
Round 171 - 189 EW}Dec 17 2021
Round 172 - 191 EW}Dec 27 2021
▪︎2022▪︎
Round 173 - 193.6 EW}Jan 6 2022
Round 174 - 194 EW}Jan 16 2022
Round 175 - 196 EW}Jan 26 2022
Round 176 - 197.8 EW}Feb 5 2022
Round 177 - 199 EW}Feb 15 2022
Round 178 - 199 EW}Feb 25 2022
Round 179- 205 EW}Mar 7 2022
•March 15, 2002- 202.5lbs
Round 180- 203 EW}Mar 17 2022
▪︎2023▪︎
Round 210- 210.4 EW}Jan 11 2023
Round 211- 211.7 EW} Jan 21 2023
Round 212- 212.5 EW} Jan 31 2023
Round 213- 215 EW} Feb 10 2023
Round 214- 212 EW} Feb 20 2023
Round 215- 211.8 EW} Mar 2 2023
Round 216- 212.6 EW} Mar 12 2023
Round 217- 209.3EW} Mar 22 2023
Round 218- 208 EW} Apr 1 2023
Round 219- 206.8 EW} Apr 11 2023
Round 220- 202.9 EW} Apr 21 2023
Round 221- 203.7 EW} May 1 2023
Round 222- 203 EW} May 11 2023
Round 223- 202 EW} May 21 2023
Round 224- 201.6 EW} May 31 2023
Round 225- 200.3 EW} Jun 10 2023
Round 226- 199.6 EW} Jun 20 2023
Round 227- 199 EW} Jun 30 2023
Round 228- 198.1 EW} Jul 10 2023
Round 229- 196 EW} Jul 20 2023
Round 230- 195 EW} Jul 30 2023
Round 231- 195 EW} Aug 9 2023
Round 232- 196 EW} Aug 19 2023
Round 233- EW} Aug 29 20235 -
Hi, I'm Charissa
Thank you, again, QuiltingJaine for hosting this challenge!
I really need to use these 10 days to get back on track.
62 y/o female
OSW 2022-03 230.3
1SW 2023-01 221.8
Goals This Round per Day:
- Tracking to the best of my ability 🍎and staying under calorie budget (just say NO!)
- IF ( 16:8/18:6) - but also not eating until actually hungry (Level 3) 👌
- Water (Goal 64 oz/SS and 96oz M-F) : ✅
- Walk/Steps: 🚶🏽
Stats and Previous Rounds
HW: 230
CW: 213.8 as of 7/31/2023
Goal Weight #1 199 Target Date 4/1/2023 6/17/2023 10/01/2023
Goal Weight #2 180 Target Date 6/10/2023 9/9/2023 12/30/2023
Goal Weight #3 160 Target Date 9/30/2023 3/31/2024
Goal Weight #4 150 Target Date 12/30/2023 5/30/2024
Round 210/1 SW: 221.8 EW: 220.6 Loss 1.2 Total Loss 1.2
Round 211/2 SW: 220.6 EW: 218.6 Loss 2.0 Total Loss 3.2
Round 212/3 SW: 218.6 EW: 216.6 Loss 2.0 Total Loss 5.2
Round 213/4 SW: 216.6 EW: 219.8 Gain -3.2 Total Loss 2.0 Yikes!
Round 214/5 SW: 219.8 EW: 219.4 Loss 0.4 Total Loss 2.4
Round 215/6 SW: 219.4 EW: 216.9 Loss 2.5 Total Loss 4.9
Round 216/7 SW: 216.9 EW: 219.5 Gain -2.6 Total Loss 2.3
Round 217/8 SW: 219.5 EW: 217.4 Loss 2.1 Total Loss 4.4
Round 218/9 SW: 217.4 EW: 221.7 Gain -2.6 Total Loss .1
Round 219/10 SW: 221.7 EW: 220.9 Loss 0.8 Total Loss .9
Round 220/11 SW: 220.9 EW: 218.9 Loss 2.0 Total Loss 2.9
Round 221/12 SW: 218.9 EW: 213.4 Loss 5.5 Total Loss 8.4
Round 222/13 SW: 213.4 EW: 216.9 Gain 3.5 Total Loss 4.9
Round 223/14 SW: 216.9 EW: 214.5 Loss 2.4 Total Loss 7.3
Round 224/15 SW: 214.5 EW: 214.0 Loss 0.5 Total Loss 7.8
Round 225/16 SW: 214.0 EW: 213.6 Loss 0.4 Total Loss 8.2
Round 226/17 SW: 213.6 EW: 214.7 Gain 1.1 Total Loss 7.1
Round 227/18 SW: 214.7 EW: 212.7 Loss 2.0 Total Loss 9.1
Round 228/19 SW: 212.7 EW: 213.8 Gain 1.1 Total Loss 8.00 * Holiday, 6 days vac- last home weigh in
Round 229/20 SW: 213.8 EW: 215.2 Gain 1.4 Total Loss 6.6 A bit of a setback
Round 230/21 SW: 215.2 EW: 213.8 Loss 1.4 Total Loss 8.0 simply lost what I gained
Round 231/22 SW: 213.8 EW: 215.1 Gain 1.4 Total Loss 6.7
Round 232/23 SW: 215.1 EW: 215.1 Loss 0.0 Total Loss 6.7
SW: 215.1
8/20 DNW
8/21 216.8
8/22 215.3
8/23 DNW
8/24 215.5
8/25 DNW
8/26 DNW
8/27 216
8/28 216.3
8/29
5 -
Thank you, @quiltingjaine !
73 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 148.0
UGW: 140.0
08/18 - 150.4 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then reading!!!...trainer sick
08/19 - 152.0 at 6:00 a.m. ...3.56 miles in 75 mins w/DH then DDD & oldest Grandson's b'day
Day/Weight/Comment
08/20 - 151.3 at 6:30 a.m. ...6.13 miles in 110 mins
08/21 - 152.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then workout w/trainer then Grandson's b'day celebration.
08/22 - 150.0 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...cleaned house...made soup
08/23 - 150.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
08/24 - 151.2 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then reading!!
08/25 - 150.7 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
08/26 - 152.2 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty ALL DAY LONG!!!!
08/27 - 151.2 at 6:30 a.m. ...Made fruit salad for older Grandson's b'day party then went to the party...another looong day!!
08/28 -
08/29
Good luck everyone!
Chris5 -
Round 233
August 20 – Aug 29, 2023
61 year old female, 5’5”. I am married, semi-nomadic (we live in three states, Mass, Maine, Florida).
SW WW Sept 29, 2001 - 168.8 (initially lost 29.8, became staff, then weight up and down 18 years with low of 126.8)
SW MFP Sept 14, 2020 – 153 (lost 40, then stress took off another 2.2 lb with low of 120.8, then stress became gain)
SW current MFP Jan 1, 2023 – 146.6
GW Maintaining between 124 - 126
Continuing to figure out maintaining, and to work on best nutrition and exercise.
History:Harry and Han are our cats, who travel with us. Have two “kids”, who are very much adults, a DGS, and second GS on the way. We have three parents, 88(father), 86(mother), 84(MIL) still with us, and I have logically been needing to help them more as they age. I got my act in gear during COVID, somewhat inspired by NOT becoming my parents. I lost 30 lbs and was exercising daily. Unfortunately, I am an “all in or not” person. Hubby and I seeing our family home and downsizing distractions, plus medical incident with my father and all their new needs, became an excuse. A year and a half later, I gained 25 lbs and lost all my athletic improvements. I need to figure out balance and how to make health be a daily priority for life!
Round 126 153.0 equivalent 9/14/20
Round 127 149.2 9/24/20
Round 128 147.2 10/4/20
Round 129 145.8 10/14/20
Round 130 144.4 10/24/20
Round 131 142.2 11/3/20
Round 132 139.4 11/13/20
Round 133 137.2 11/23/20
Round 134 136.4 12/3/20
Round 135 132.6 12/13/20
Round 136 132.0 12/23/20
Round 137 132.0 1/2/21
Round 138 131.0 1/12/21
Round 139 128.2 1/22/21
Round 176 138.2 1/26/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 177 134.8 2/5/22
Round 178 137.0 2/15/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 181 138.2 3/17/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
Round 182 137.8 3/27/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 183 133.4 4/6/22 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 184 136.0 4/16/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 12.5 oz
Round 185 136.8 4/26/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 13 oz
Round 186 136.0 5/6/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 187 137.8 5/16/22 Harry 10 lb 14.0 oz Han Solo 11lb 11.5 oz
Round 188 135.8 5/26/22 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
Round 210 146.6 1/01/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
Round 211 144.4 1/11/23
Round 212 146.6 1/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 213 143.4 1/31/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
Round 214 142.4 2/10/23
Round 215 140.0 2/20/23 Harry 10 lb 12 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
Round 216 138.0 3/2/23 Harry 10 lb 11.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6.5 oz
Round 217 136.0 3/12/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
Round 218 134.0 3/22/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 7.5 oz
Round 219 133.8 4/1/23 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 9.5 oz
Round 220 131.4 4/11/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 221 130.0 4/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
Round 222 128.2 5/1/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 223 128.4 5/11/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 224 127.2 5/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
Round 225 125.8 5/31/23 Harry 10 lb 12 oz Han Solo 11 lb 9.5 oz
Round 226 124.2 6/10/23
Round 227 125.8 6/20/23 Harry 10 lb 8.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 228 125.8 6/30/23 Harry 10 lb 13 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13.5 oz
Round 229 125.8 7/10/23
Round 230 122.6 7/20/23
Round 231 125.0 7/30/23 Harry 10lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 232 123.6 8/9/23 Harry 10 lb 10 oz Han Solo 12 lb 2.5 oz
Round 233 125.8 8/19/23 Harry 10 lb 10 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1.5 oz
Exercise & Supplements
8/20 - nope
8/21
8/22
8/23
8/24
8/25
8/26
8/27
8/28
8/29
SW: 125.8
Day/Weight/Comment
8/20 - 124.6
8/21 – 124.8 Yesterday was within reason. Not perfect, but a sign I can get back on track.
Dealing with my parents issues and puts me in a place where I can forget self care. Friday, I find my father has been mismedicating my mother in two says which explains her request for new/additional pain meds, and the recent onset of bowel urgency. This public discovery by me then set him up to be combative the rest of the day. 2022 taxes are still not finished. So I have tasked him to spend ONE HOUR over the weekend to finish it. Saturday night (I have been calling at least twice a day for the past month), I check in at 7:15 to remind that is the time for the night pills. My mother says “I already took them at 7. We decided to change it to a whole number.” Now, does 15 minute matter? Likely not. But combined with the fact she already made me move them from 7:45 to 7:15, and then learning of wrong medications the previous day, AND no sign my father has done anything productive, just set me off. Oh, and she refuses to mute the TV that is 3 feet away from her while talking to me, but wants me to call MORE. She was happily controlling the TV while my father was in the hospital once I taught her, now she refuses. I am not proud, but I am radio silent for a bit. Efforts are not reciprocated. Sorry for the rant. Siblings state platitudes when I share what is going on.
Has anyone heard of the Benjamin Franklin Effect. From a reddit discussion (set off a lightbulb for me): “The sad psychological fact is, people like you more after they do favors for you, and like you less after you do favors for them… counter-intuitive but true.” This might explain my problem.
I hope everyone has been doing well!!
PS DGS#2 has decided to show up late. He older brother came on his due date, so we are a little surprised. Still waiting for him to show.
8/22 – 124.8 Ate perfectly yesterday and caught up on a lot of things, but no exercise. Happy enough. AND DGS#2 surprised me by arriving at 3:01 this morning. I was still texting my daughter at home at 11:30 last night. No real details yet. In a few, I am driving to their house to pick up the cats to babysit them for a couple weeks. Will be four kitties in our home and NO they do not all get along. But have done it plenty before.
8/23 – 124.2 Hairballs and humans got their weigh in. I did this also on January 1st when cat sitting also, and was “day 1” for me returning to better choices.
Milo Jan 14 lb .5 oz Today 14 lb 10 oz
Minka Jan 11 lb 3 oz Today 11 lb 4 oz
Harry Jan 10 lb 15.5 oz Today 10 lb 8.5 oz (I want him over 11 lb)
Han Jan 11 lb 12 oz Today 12 lb .5 oz (I want him under 12 lb)
Sherri Jan 146.6 Today 124.2
8/24 – 125.8 Huh? No explanation. I would have expected no, if any, change. Tomorrow will tell me what is real.
8/25 – 124.8 got distracted this morning and almost forgot to post today. So number is back down to typical.
8/26 – 124.2 (Renpho 124.0) Was at top end of my maintenance calories, but was in range.
8/27 – 124.8 Well, I need to stop buying french’s fried onions to make my daughter green bean casserole. I have eaten two cans, yet the beans have never become a casserole.
8/28 – 125.6 Day was on track until after 9 PM, and I got into the peanut butter jar. Why is making good choices while maintaining, so much harder than when losing?
8/29
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Jen; 46; 5'4"
About Me:This is my fifth round and really appreciated having someplace to stay accountable.
Thanks to a medication I'm on for my mental health and an overeating habit, I managed to gain a lot of weight in the last year or so. On July 4, I stepped on the scale for the first time since I started the med (that is known to cause weight gain) and decided enough was enough. I buckled down and started actually recording my food for the first time in over five years and started walking every day. Now I need motivation to keep going.
Previous Rounds:
RND 229 - SW: 287.8; FW: 280.4 (-7.4)
RND 230 - SW: 280.4; FW: 276.0 (-4.4)
RND 231 - SW: 276.0; FW: 267.2 (-8.8)
RND 232 - SW: 267.2; FW: 262.0 (-5.2)
Goals:
* track food every day
* walk for at least one hour and/or 2.5 miles
Round 233
heaviest: 294 (7/4/23)
SW: 262.0
GW (short term): 250
RGW: 257
8/20 - 260.0 - 2.93 miles - Today was kind of a rough day. Wore my new shoes and all seemed fine for a while and then a little over halfway in, my knee just started aching and by the time I got back to my own street, I was hobbling along. Then the site I do my daily journal on has been offline for days which has put me on edge because I had nowhere to vent my frustrations. Then my husband brought home a carrot cake (my fave), apple pie (also a fave) and two bags of chips (my trigger food). I wanted to cry because I told him last night I was suddenly feeling very "snacky" and having trouble distracting myself from binging on junk. And he wanted burgers with bacon and hot dogs for dinner. Ugh. So I ate way more than I should have (had a burger with no bacon which made me sad, half a serving of mac & cheese and a serving of french fries. I feel blah now and still craving potato chips and pie. According to the site, I'm still under my calories for the day (just barely) so I can't really eat anything else. It's going to be a long night of trying not to think of all the junk in the house I want to eat. I'm so close to my first major goal (250lbs)--I don't want to do any more backsliding with cheat days until I get below 250.
8/21 - 260.8 - 2.76 miles - Been a tough day. My walk wasn't great and I had to eat up the rest of the pork roast so I had a big lunch and big dinner and don't have room for dessert or a snack and all I want to do is snack on everything. All of these yummy things (apple pie, carrot cake, hot dogs, potato chips) taunting me all day long. Ugh. This is going to be a long week.
8/22 - 260.4 - 3.29 miles - I think it's conclusive that wearing my old, beat-up Sketchers that are nearly worn all the way through the bottoms means I can walk farther and faster. And not come home in so much pain I can barely move for hours. So frustrating. I'm going to continue breaking in the new Sketchers, but not sure what to do about the other sneakers. I guess I could wear them for shorter walks, but I'm trying to build up to more than 3.5 miles. Anyway, made chicken tortilla soup tonight. The recipe calls for heavy cream (or half & half like I usually use) to make it super creamy. I did not put any cream in. It was still delicious with a half cup of rice, some reduced fat cheese and reduced fat sour cream.
8/23 - 259.8 - 3.34 miles - forgot to post this yesterday
8/24 - 257.8 - 3.46 miles - Wore my new Sketchers and no new blisters. No old blisters either. My one toe was rubbing on the front and going numb but for the most part they were comfortable and I got a long walk in. Hopefully, I'm finally breaking these in.
8/25 - 255.8 - 2.43 miles - Had to cut my walk short. I had to watch my grandson this morning and he refused to go on the walk so I had to wait until someone else woke up but then my daughter called and wanted to talk to him and next thing I knew it was noon and already 85F outside. I made it like 48 minutes and almost 2 1/2 miles but the last few blocks were miserable. I was so hot, sweaty, dehydrated (at that point, I only had a few sips left in my bottle and it was so warm I could barely stand it) and felt sick from the heat. Thank god for air conditioning. I also missed dinner last night (long story) so I had breakfast this morning and it kind of threw my whole day off since I don't normally eat until 1pm. My head started hurting while I cooked dinner earlier. Not sure if it's heat related from earlier or just a random headache.
8/26 - 255.8 - 3.19 miles - Got out a little bit late for my walk so it was sort of hot. I skipped a lot of my normal turns that draw out the walk because of it. Then I had a light lunch and made lemon pepper chicken for dinner. I had enough calories leftover to have a nice bowl of Life cereal for dessert. Still hot tomorrow so I'll try to actually get out at an early hour to beat the heat.
8/27 - 256.8 - 3.12 miles - Thankfully, it wasn't super hot when I went for my walk and I got to do my usual route. It was awfully humid though which is weird for the area I live in.
8/28 - 254.2 - 4.39 miles - I decided to walk to the grocery store today for the first time in years. It was cool and drizzling so better than the super hot weather lately. It's about 2 miles from the house which is fine. I normally walk three miles during the day. The problem is coming home where the last mile is all uphill and part of that is pretty steep. I was doing fine until that point (other than having bought too much and the bag was digging into my shoulder). I got up the super steep part but was out of breath so I stopped at our HOA clubhouse to get more water and sit down for a bit. I ended up spending an hour there reading a book. It was nice and quiet with no one interrupting me every few minutes. I also got some Subway while I was out (first time in a couple years) which was a nice treat that I've been craving for a while, but sadly, I forgot to have them toast it.
8/294 -
@SModa61
“Why is making good choices while maintaining, so much harder than when losing?”. Isn’t that the $10 million question? That’s why my 🎢 is still in business… Gosh I wish I knew the answer! Your observation is 💯… Maybe we give ourselves just a little extra leeway…
Also, you had me cracking up LOL with that “French fried onion rings no green bean casserole” comment. 🤣.
💪🏻You can do it!!3 -
SW 340. 4
8/20 338.6 -
Very very hot today. Also a very stressful day. But with deep breathes and loud music I got through it. So happy I got to end this day with snuggles on the couch with my 9 year old. Best way to end any day.
8/21 340.4 -
I'm thinking this is a result of too much sodium and not enough water... Wish there wasn't so much sodium in everything I like. On the plus side I hit my first goal for exercising a total of 60 minutes. I know it doesn't seem like much, but for me it is a great start.
8/22 DNW -
Today was such a crazy day from start to finish I kind of forgot to weigh in... But I am setting a reminder on my phone to weigh in tomorrow. Right now I'm just exhausted and ready to call it a night. Today I am starting my second exercise goal. I want to get to 90 minutes, I'm not putting a time frame on these because I don't want to pressure myself and think I have to do it for so long at a certain time.
8/23 - 341.6
8/24 - 340.2
Today was another busy and very stressful day. I've gotten creative in finding ways and times to exercise while I'm working. I bought a sit to stand desk so I'm able to stand and dance while I work, which I have done quite a bit. I also ordered a pedal bike to go under my desk while I'm sitting. I'm so excited that I have already reached my second exercise goal. Makes me feel very good because I honestly thought it would take me a bit longer to reach it. I'm planning on starting my third exercise goal tomorrow.
8/25 - 341.6
This has been such a long hard week. I'm so glad that it is the weekend. Today my kids only had a half day of school due to the extreme heat. So this evening I got to spend a lot of quality time with my youngest. My 16 year old was given the position of Head Editor for the high school year book. I'm so very proud of her. Part of that title comes with more responsibilities than she had last year on the yearbook. She is excited and looking forward to the challenge. Of course this means that every Friday night she will be busy with football games until the end of the season. I started my new exercise challenge today I made it quite a bit more difficult for myself this time. This one will take a bit longer to achieve. Unfortunately due to the heat I wasn't able to exercise as much as I would like. My knees and ankles seem to swell really bad when it gets super hot and it makes just normal moving around painful. I swear sometimes my body feels like I'm three times my actual age. I guess that is payback for all of the trauma I endured during my younger years. I just realized I'm writing in this thing like a journal. I don't think that is the actual point of this, but it I guess that is how I'm doing it today.
8/26 - 342
8/27 - 341.4
8/28 - 339.2
Over the weekend I didn't post on here but I did weigh myself. I didn't really do much exercising except for the bit that comes with cleaning. Weekends are my time to clean. During the week by the time I've finished work, made supper, gotten my youngest ready for school tomorrow and ready for bed I'm exhausted. So I only end up doing the bare minimum. On the weekends it's like cleaning spree. I know we always did that when I was growing up, which is probably why I do it the same way. We had some excruciatingly hot days this weekend. Thankfully today was a little cooler. I finally got my exercise bike in that goes right under my desk so I can pedal while I work. I did it a few times today and really enjoyed it. I was sitting at my desk working up a sweat while I was doing my actual work. Right now I'm thinking this was a genius idea. Really hoping that this will help me reach my exercise goals and help me continue to drop some weight. I'm already thinking about the next round. Ways I want to try to improve and things that I can do to motivate myself.
8/29
4 -
Round 233
Age: 37
Height: 162.5cm | 5'4
SW: 95.65kg | 210.8lbs
SBF%: 41.3%
GW - Short Term: 78g | 172lbs
GW - Long Term: <64kg | 140lbs
GBF%: 24%
20.8-27.8: DNW
28.8: 95.65kg | 210.8lbs | 41.3%
29.8: 94.80 | 208.9lbs | 41.1%
Excited for my first full round to start tomorrow!
6 -
65 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 233 (my 163rd). Thank you @quiltingjaine for the new round, so grateful.
Goal this round again is to get back under and stay under 138, I really don’t want to keep hovering around 140 pounds. Holiday is now in 21 days,3 weeks! I still need to crack on & lose a few more pounds, starting to get back into some holiday clothes, but can't let up: time is running out! So, 21 days, 2 rounds at a pound per week should get me better than I am, I’ve done it before so I can do it again if I knuckle down!! Really try to stay on track & do another complete round without binging. After all I am what I eat in more ways than one, my whole demeanour is totally different when I am happy with myself!!Achieved goal weigh of 125lb in summer 2016 by losing 66lb and then gradually gained between 7 and 11 since then & didn't want to gain any more, it’s taken me 75 rounds to achieve my under 130 target; back to maintenance!! But then I crept up again, so need to get back to around 134. A healthy lifestyle must be a permanent way of life.
End of round 69 134.2 lbs
End of round 70 133.6
End of round 71 132.4
End of round 72 133.2
End of round 73 132.8
End of round 74 132
End of round 75 131.4
End of round 76 130.2
End of round 77 132.4
End of round 78 134.4
End of round 79 132
End of round 80 133.6
End of round 81 133.8
End of round 82 132.4
End of round 83 133.4
End of round 84 133
End of round 85 131.6
End of round 86 133.0
End of round 87 134.8
End of round 88 132.8 (2 pounds lost)
End of round 89 138.2 (5.4 pounds gained)
End of round 90 135 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 91 132.8 (2.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 92 133 (0.2 pound up from end of last round)
End of round 93 135.6 (2.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 94 135.8 (0.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 95 134.4 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 96 134.4 (no loss no gain!!)
End of round 97 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 98 133.4 (1.6 down from end of last round)
End of round 99 134.4 (1 up from end of last; not bad for Christmas period!)
End of round 100 133.4 (1 down from end of last round)
End of round 101 137.2 (3.8 pounds up)
End of round 102 136 (1.2 pounds down from last round – not bad considering Dad unexpectedly passed away 3 days before end of round & I went totally off plan & no walking!)
End of round 103 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down from last round – better!)
End of round 104 – 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 105 – 133.6 (1.4 down from end of last round)
End of round 106 – 133.6 (same as last round)
End of round 107 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 108 – 134.2 (0.6 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 109 – 135.6 (1.4 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 110 – 133.2 (2.4 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 111 – 133.2 (same as last round)
End of round 112 – 133.6 (increase of 0.4)
End of round 113 – 132.8 (0.8 down from end of last round)
End of round 114 – 136 (3.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 115 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 116 – 133.4 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 117 – 135.4 (2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 118 – 136 (1.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 119 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down)
End of round 120 – 135.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 121 – 135.2 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 122 – 133.2 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 123 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 124 - 134.8 (2.4 pounds up)
End of round 125 - 135 (0.2 pounds up) – get a grip!!!
End of round 126 - 135 - same as last round
End of round 127 - 133.8 (1.2 pounds down
End of round 128 - 133.4 (0.4 pound down)
End of round 129 - 134.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 130 - 133 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 131 - 133.6 (0.6 up)
End of round 132 – 134 (0.4 up)
End of round 133 – 134 .4 (0.4 up)
End of round 134 – 132.2 (2.2 pounds down) see what not binging can do!!
End of round 135 – 131.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 136 – 132.8 (1 pound up – happy for Christmas period, lower than at this time for many years!)
End of round 137 – 134 (1.2 pound up ugh!!)
End of round 138 - 131.2 (2.8 pounds down)
End of round 139 – 130.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 140 – 132.4 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 141 – 131 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 142 – 129.8 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 143 – 130.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 144 – 130.2 (0.6 pounds down)
End of round 145 – 132 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 146 – 133.8 (1.8 pounds up – again!!)
End of round 147 – 133.2 (0.6 down)
End of round 148 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 149 – 132.4
End of round 150 – 133.8 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 151 – 135.8 (2 pounds up)
End of round 152 – 134 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 153 – 135.4 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 154 – 132.2 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 155 - 133.6 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 156 - 134 (0.4 pounds up)
End of round 157 - 133.6 (0.4 pounds down)
End of round 158 – 135.4 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 159 – 134.4 (1 pound down)
End of round 160 – 135.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 161 – 134.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 162 – 133.6 (0.6 down)
End of round 163 – 136.2 (2.6 up)
End of round 164 – 136 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 165 – 135.8 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 166 – 136 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 167 – 138 (2 pounds up)
End of round 168 – 135 (3 pounds down)
End of round 169 – 134.4 (0.6 pound down)
End of round 170 – 133 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 171 – 135.4 (2.4 up)
End of round 172 – 135.6 (0.2 up)
End of round 173 – 137.6 (2 pounds up)
End of round 174 – 135.2 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 175 – 138 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 176 – did not complete (away on family holiday)
End of round 177 – 138
End or round 178 – 137.8 (0.2 down)
End of round 179 – 139.4 (1.6 pounds up)
End of round 180 – 137 (2.4 pounds lost)
End of round 181 – 139.2 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 182 – 135.6 (3.6 pounds down)
End of round 183 – 138.2 (2.4 up)
End of round 184 - 136 (2.2 pounds down)
End of round 185 – 136.4 (0.4 gain)
End of round 186 – 136.4 (same)
End of round 187 – 138.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 188 – DNW (away for Queen's platinum jubilee celebrations)
End of round 189 – 139.2
End of round 190 – 139.8
End of round 191 – 139.8
End of round 192 – 138.8 (1 pound lost)
End of round 193 – 138.2 (0.6 lost)
End of round 194 – 136.4 (1.8 lost)
End of round 195 – 139.2 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 196 – 138 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 197 – 138.2 (0.2 up)
End of round 198 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 199 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 200 – 138.8 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 201 – 138.2 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 202 – 137.8 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 203 – 137.6 (loss of 0.2)
End of round 204 – 135.8 (1.8 pounds lost)
End of round 205 – 135.6(0.6 pound lost)
End of round 206 – 135.4 (0.2 pound lost)
End of round 207 – 136.4 (1 pound gain) (Caravan Christmas Party Rally)
End of round 208 - 137.2 (0.8 pound gain)
End of round 209 - 137.4 (0.2 pound gain) (Christmas period)
End of round 210 – DNW (Lanzarote holiday)
End of round 211 – 138.2
End of round 212 – 139.8
End of round 213 – 139
End of round 214 – 138.2 (1.2 pounds loss)
End of round 215 – 139.2 (1 pound up)
End of round 216 – 136.6 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 217 – 137.8 (1.2 pounds up)
End of round 218 – 140.4 (2.6 pounds up – need to reverse this trend!)
End of round 219 – 139.8 (0.6 down)
End of round 220 – DNW
End of round 221 – 140.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 222 – 139.8 (1 pound down)
End of round 223 – 140 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 224 – 139.2 (0.8 pound down)
End of round 225 – 139.4 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 226 – 141 (1.6 pound up)
End of round 227 – 139.8 (1.2 pound down)
End of round 228 – 139.6 (0.2 pound down) 10.07.23
End of round 229 – 140.2 (0.6 pound up)
End of round 230 – 139.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 231 - 138.2 (1.6 pounds down)
End of round 232 – 140.6 (2.4 pounds up)
SW Round 233
8/20 140 - 12.12 miles walked, 55% exercise calories eaten back, guzzled loads of water yesterday to flush out that sodium.
8/21 140 – 5.81 miles walked, met DD & family for the day, 140 calories over.
8/22 138.6 – love the woosh! 7.34 miles walked; no exercise calories eaten back.
8/23 138.6 – 9.07 miles walked; less than 50% exercise calories eaten back.
8/24 138.6 – 9 miles walked, no exercise calories eaten back.
8/25 138.6 - no structured walking as childminding little DGSs; 2.9 miles walked, hence calories over.
8/26. DNW - 7.35 miles walked. Towed our caravan down to Oxfordshire, pitched right next to the River Thames for the bank holiday weekend. Didn't bring the scales. Less than half exercise calories eaten back. Tried to include a photo of weekend view but couldn't manage it on my phone!
8/27 DNW - 8.29 miles walked, ⅔ exercise calories eaten back.
8/29 138.8 – would have liked to see a drop as was extremely careful this weekend, but it is what it is!! 6.35 miles walked yesterday and travelled back home , less than 50% calories eaten back. Clothes are definitely a more comfortable fit, 1.8 pound decrease this round, I am doing daily toning exercises.
This is the beautiful peaceful spot where we spent the weekend (coudn't post them over the weekend whilst using my 'phone - had to wait til I got home on my laptop!
👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!!!
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SheilaBoneham wrote: »🌞🍒🌼🌺🌻🍉🍋
📆 2015–2023Feb. 2015: highest weight 218.2hJuly-Dec. 2023 goal — lose 20 lbs—GW 160-163. UGW 130.
2015: end weight running average 178.2n
2016: end weight running average 147.7
2017: end weight running average 148
2018: end weight running average 137.2.
Extreme elimination diet (doctor prescribed) for diagnostic reasons, very low calories, then boom! Gained 40 pounds.
2019: end weight running average 176.1
2020: end weight running average 183.8.
2021: end weight running average 179.4.
2022: end weight running average 178.6
2023 Rounds
R209 01/01/23: end weight 178.6. Ave calories — who knows? I didn’t bother with the holidays.
R210 01/11/23: end weight 176.2 (-2.4). Ave calories 1102. No after-dinner snacking!
R211 01/21/23: end weight 176.8 (+.6).
R212 01/31/23: end weight 177.6 (+.8).
R213 02/10/23: end weight 178 (+.4)
R214 02/20/23: end weight 178 (+/-0).
R215 03/02/23: end weight 180 (+2 ☹️)
R216 03/12/23: end weight 178.8 (-1.2)
R217 03/22/23: end weight 178.8 (+/-0).
R218 04/01/23: end weight 182.8 (+4).
R219 04/11/23: end weight 183.4 (+.6).
R220 04/21/23: end weight 182.2 (-1.2)
R221 05/01/23: end weight 183.2 (+1).
R222 05/11/23: end weight 184 (+.8).
R223 05/21/23: end weight 184 (+/-0).
R224 05/31/23: end weight 184 (+/-0).
R225 06/10/23: end weight 183 (-1).
R226 06/20/23: end weight 183.6 (+.6).
R227 06/30/23: end weight 183 (-.6).
R228 07/10/23: end weight 184 (+1)
R229 07/20/23: end weight 183 (-1)
R230 07/30/23: end weight 185 (+2 😡)
R231 08/09/23: end weight 185 (+/- 0)
R232 08/19/23: end weight 185.8 😡
R233 goals—calories 1100-1200, walk at least 60 minutes/day, NO SNACKING.
Day, Weight, Calories, Comment
8-20 - 185.8, 1320
Yesterday was good food wise. I didn’t feel great — got my flu and RSV shots Thursday and I always react a bit, I’m such a delicate flower 🤪. The weather has been lovely but this week, starting today, is supposed to be hot hot hot. Off to water, then walk. Have a lovely Sunday, everyone!
8-21 - 185.6, 1765
I oversnacked last night. Why do I do this? I don’t know. I feel like I need to put a big CLOSED sign on the kitchen after dinner. It’s really nuts.
8/22 - 186.8, 1823
Gaaa! Not only have my calories been high the past two days, but I feel bloated, although I haven’t been eating extra salt, at least. Do antihistamines cause water retention? I’ll have to look that up. I had/have an injection site reaction to my flu shot—red, itchy, inflamed—and I’ve been taking diphenhydramine (Benadryl) on advice of pharmacist. But why am I snacking so much, knowing I’m just undermining myself? A symptom of something else going on?
8/23 - 185.8, 1536
I did have some cheese last night as a snack, but did better—I weighed it and nibbled slowly and stuck with that. My arm is a lot better thanks at least partly to the Benadryl, but still red and slightly itchy. I’ve never reacted like that before. I’m meeting a friend for lunch — already checked the menu and I’m getting a grilled chicken salad, dressing on the side. DH wants brats for dinner, so I’ll have one and forego the bun. Now to stick with the plan! Off for a walk before the heat sets in—heat advisory for the next three days. Stay cool and safe, everyone.
8/24 - 186.6, 1800ish
So much for sticking to the plan. Actually I did at lunch—resisted the personal pizzas and enjoyed my grilled chicken salad. But at dinner I ended up eating 2 brats with buns and a boiled new potato, and I ate some ice cream later. Ugh. I’m starting journaling today to see if I can get a handle on why I’m doing this to myself. Rebellion? Depression? Something else?
8/25 - 185.4, 1642
Ok, a little better. I still ate more than planned, but all healthy food. Happy Friday, all!
8/26 - 184.4, 1287
Yay! Not my happiest weight, but at least I’m moving a bit in the right direction, finally. Today we slept late, and had French toast for breakfast (mine with no sugar/sweetener raspberry preserves, and I pour extra egg mix on my toast while it’s cooking) and DH is making pork fried rice for dinner. I’ll probably skip lunch, or just have a sliced tomato, since I ate big and late. All good! Now off to water and weed. Have a great Saturday!
8/27 - 184.4, 1483
Working not to stress eat today. Struggling with dog & DH issues, and forgive me, but this feels like one of the only places I can vent this stuff. Yesterday puppy Booker, who is now 60+ pounds at almost 10 months, pulled DH over and got away from him on a walk, wanting to play with another dog. DH is 88 years old, so this is not a good thing. He did manage to get him under control and home, and didn’t get hurt but for a few bruises, but it could have been much worse. Aside from the immediate hazard issue, I feel a bit trapped, unable to leave DH to care for the pup if I need/want to be away for any length of time. I’ve put a lot of work (and money) into this puppy—he already has multiple competition titles—and had lots of goals and dreams for training and competing. But safety is first, so I’m on the horns of a huge dilemma. And I’m more than a little ticked off because when I was looking for another dog after Rory died last year, I wanted to go smaller. I’m 70, and after 30+ years of training and competing, I knew a smaller dog than our many Labs and Aussies would be a better choice, although *I* can handle this puppy. But no, DH wanted a Lab. Now he’s surprised at the energy and physicality of this pup. I now realize that what he wanted was our last Lab, Lily, who was almost 15 when she died and his quiet, gentle walking buddy for her last years. He’s forgotten how she (and the others) was as a puppy/young dog. But if I return this pup to the breeder or place him with someone who will nurture his brains and energy, I’m the one—not DH—who will take the flak from people (and trust me, there will be plenty). So they’re off for a walk as I write this, and every time they do this now I will worry. DH thinks he’s a better dog handler than he is, and has always declined to take any classes over the years, which I used to suggest, because dog training classes are about people training. He doesn’t anticipate situations and isn’t proactive about redirecting canine attention. He spends no time training the pup, I do all that, and then he wonders why the puppy doesn’t do what he (DH) tells him. Duh. Ok, done venting. This is weight related because it all makes me crave stupid things like Fritos. I’m resisting.
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Hello again !!
I am Ana, 39 years old. 5'5" reaching out from Greece...Back for my third round !
Last two years I gained approximately 40 pounds (20kgr)..
Tried drastic measures to get back to track, but to no avail... So I am now taking it one day at a time, with baby steps and learning to set realistic goals! Trying to make it a lifestyle choice, rather than a punishment !!
HSW: 175 lbs (79.4 kgr)
CW 171.9 lbs (78 kgr)
GW for the 10 days 167.5 lbs (76 kgr).... two pounds per round...
UGW 125 lbs (57 kgr)
8/20: DNW
8/21: DNW
8/22: 171.9 lbs (78 kgr) Trying to cut back on the carbs overall and not just be, below my calories.. Last night I managed to finish 30 minutes treadmill 12-3-30 plus 45min of pilates... Not bad...
8/23: 172.4 lbs (78.2 kgr) For the life of me I have no clue where those 200 grams came from.. My last meal of the day was at 15:00, packed full of protein, with less than 20% carbs. 45 minutes on the treadmill 12-3-45 ...Hmmm .. A tad frustrating but I will keep on expecting the drop... The thing that worries me is that for the next three nights we have some social outings that food is the star of the night… Hm….
8/24: 172.4 (78.2) The fact that last night, tonight and tomorrow we will be dinning out, does not help with the morning weigh-in. But I am happy and proud that even though I ate at 9.00- 9.30 last night, I made sound choices.... And I kept with the 12-3-45 treadmill routine, with an added April Hahn standing abs exercise. (I like standing exercises- even though I have an excellent matt, somehow I always opt for standing exercises.. Anyone else preferences? Or even youtube recommendations???? )
8/25: DNW ... I just couldn't get on the scale this morning.. I know that we left the restaurant at midnight.. So there really was no point in getting frustrated... Overall, I did good.. I had a scoop of salad and a pork chop, of which I somewhat trimmed the fat.. No alcohol, so GO ME!!! I also did my 12-3-30 (30 minutes this time) early in the afternoon, even if it was somewhat butchered.. After the 20 min mark, I was going up and down the incline... It was funny.... Tonight we have a wedding of close friends, so again dinning out.... We shall see....
8/26: DNW At the beach, so no scale, but plenty of relaxing....
8/27: DNW Pretty much as yesterday, but with the added grilling!
8/28: 171.7lbs (77.9 kgr) Pleasantly surprised! At least it didn't remain stuck! During the weekend even though I didn’t exercise at my daily rhythm, I tried to stay active, limit the carbs and alcohol, and just enjoy myself... It was a challenging week food wise since for 5 consecutive days, we were eating out.. But even though I didn't lose the two pounds I had in mind, it's still ok in my mind.. the scale didn't go up, even though I wasn’t that strict !
8/29 170.6 (77.4kgr) WOW! I did a little dance this morning after the weigh-in. I am very happy!! I did an hour of Pilates and 12-3-20 ! after the Pilates I just couldn't handle another minute up there...
@SheilaBoneham I hope your husband is ok!! Tough choices you have! I hope everything resolves!
Looking forward to Round 234!!! Thank you @quiltingjaine for setting it up !6 -
Hello everyone can’t wait JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS!!! Yes
SW Round 233
8/20 - 267.6
8/21 - 267.4
8/22 - 266.8
8/23 - 265.6
8/24
8/25
8/26
8/27
8/28 - 264.4
8/297 -
Starting here, starting my day - I already feel better.Had to travel all last week for work, no scales, out to dinner, out to lunch, even food choice in morning were so limited due to time constraints. I was so nervous to weigh myself this morning, but I put on / actually took off my big girl socks and was shocked to see I was still in the 119's barely...This week is going to be about getting back to normal healthy eating habits.
SW:127
GW: 119 low end
MGW:118
8/20 - To scared to look yesterday
8/21 119.8
8/22 119.6 - Hot and sweaty here in Midwest...played pickleball last 3 days and sweated an unbelievable amount. Funny because had planned to eat 3 of my protein cookies for dessert last night but just drank water, I think the heat dulled my craving. As for the "Ben Franklin Effect" I have not heard of and will need to look into... hitting way to close to my home and experience.
8/23 119.4 -Nice surprise- especially as I approach my goal weight. Started my new medication yesterday was feeling little funky all day, doctor said could take 3 days to 2 weeks to normalize- but the goal was to be awake in day time and I was but not be wired which also surprising was not wired too. Sadly still woke early and did not feel well rested- - which is something I rarely feel anyways. Doctor ordered sleep study...does concur with narcolepsy diagnosis and being referred me to a specialist- so feeling blessed may have this one dysfunction managed. Then on to everything else.
8/24 120.6- Not nice surprise-funny how last several days I approached the scale hesitant thinking weight will go upland it went down- today was feeling confident and it went up- proving I as I already know I can not read others minds and now can not read my body either. No sleep last night, so feeling weary today. Was way under calories- pickleball in excessive humidity according to apple watch really burns calories, I usually do not eat after 7Pm, but because I got home at 8:30 dripping!!! in sweat- took a shower, decided to make a smoothie, hit the spot, and good hydration, and no heart burn- but wonder if that contributed to bad night sleep? It is hard now figuring out a new balance, I am working to at least 5 PM or later, so now working out in evening... Working out feels like a luxury so having trouble scheduling in morning, /I need to figure this out.
8/25 120.0- Up really early today, then out the door for PT. Slept better last night, thank goodness. Funny, as I was complaining here about balancing work and exercise, I was chatting with my co-worker before our meeting and she started the same conversation..she has more to balance though so impressive what she accomplishes. We are having an incredibly hot & humid week, I am hoping my hair survives daily shampoos- not a good thing- Feel back on track with my eating but I do need to schedule exercise, since my accident in May it has been easy to excuse weigh training and I need to figure when to do it and start that habit again.
8/26 119.2 Surprised ! Did not do a good job tracking yesterday- as soon as I brag "I am back on track eating" I go off track. I just backfilled yesterday and I seem to be eating enough - during work week not varying my diet much, just so busy. The humidity really does increase of calorie burn- played almost 2 hours great pickleball last night according to apple watch almost 700 calories- My son visiting tonight- wants homemade pizza, hard to track that especially after I have a glass of wine.
8/27 120.0 oops - prioritized church and pickleball yesterday...
8/28 120.0 Pleased this all- enjoy fantastic homemade pizza with my son Saturday night and then finished Saturday for lunch. I was so thirsty yesterday and last night am sure the sodium levels must have been high. My girlfriend want to meet at 8:30 AM Sunday to play pickleball - before church- I know sounds gross, but our wonderful church if we come in 1 minute late no one will notice us in our piclblall garb. Someone even complimented my hair on way out- Bummer I wish I could duplicate that style again. Another group of friends wanted to play at 1PM- so went to 11:30 service, ran home stuffed that pizza down- and off to play again for 1 or more hours.
8/296 -
Starting here, starting my day - I already feel better.Had to travel all last week for work, no scales, out to dinner, out to lunch, even food choice in morning were so limited due to time constraints. I was so nervous to weigh myself this morning, but I put on / actually took off my big girl socks and was shocked to see I was still in the 119's barely...This week is going to be about getting back to normal healthy eating habits.
SW:127
GW: 119 low end
MGW:118
8/20 - To scared to look yesterday
8/21 119.8
8/22 119.6 - Hot and sweaty here in Midwest...played pickleball last 3 days and sweated an unbelievable amount. Funny because had planned to eat 3 of my protein cookies for dessert last night but just drank water, I think the heat dulled my craving. As for the "Ben Franklin Effect" I have not heard of and will need to look into... hitting way to close to my home and experience.
8/23 119.4 -Nice surprise- especially as I approach my goal weight. Started my new medication yesterday was feeling little funky all day, doctor said could take 3 days to 2 weeks to normalize- but the goal was to be awake in day time and I was but not be wired which also surprising was not wired too. Sadly still woke early and did not feel well rested- - which is something I rarely feel anyways. Doctor ordered sleep study...does concur with narcolepsy diagnosis and being referred me to a specialist- so feeling blessed may have this one dysfunction managed. Then on to everything else.
8/24 120.6- Not nice surprise-funny how last several days I approached the scale hesitant thinking weight will go upland it went down- today was feeling confident and it went up- proving I as I already know I can not read others minds and now can not read my body either. No sleep last night, so feeling weary today. Was way under calories- pickleball in excessive humidity according to apple watch really burns calories, I usually do not eat after 7Pm, but because I got home at 8:30 dripping!!! in sweat- took a shower, decided to make a smoothie, hit the spot, and good hydration, and no heart burn- but wonder if that contributed to bad night sleep? It is hard now figuring out a new balance, I am working to at least 5 PM or later, so now working out in evening... Working out feels like a luxury so having trouble scheduling in morning, /I need to figure this out.
8/25 120.0- Up really early today, then out the door for PT. Slept better last night, thank goodness. Funny, as I was complaining here about balancing work and exercise, I was chatting with my co-worker before our meeting and she started the same conversation..she has more to balance though so impressive what she accomplishes. We are having an incredibly hot & humid week, I am hoping my hair survives daily shampoos- not a good thing- Feel back on track with my eating but I do need to schedule exercise, since my accident in May it has been easy to excuse weigh training and I need to figure when to do it and start that habit again.
8/26 119.2 Surprised ! Did not do a good job tracking yesterday- as soon as I brag "I am back on track eating" I go off track. I just backfilled yesterday and I seem to be eating enough - during work week not varying my diet much, just so busy. The humidity really does increase of calorie burn- played almost 2 hours great pickleball last night according to apple watch almost 700 calories- My son visiting tonight- wants homemade pizza, hard to track that especially after I have a glass of wine.
8/27 120.0 oops - prioritized church and pickleball yesterday...
8/28 120.0 Pleased this all- enjoy fantastic homemade pizza with my son Saturday night and then finished Saturday for lunch. I was so thirsty yesterday and last night am sure the sodium levels must have been high. My girlfriend want to meet at 8:30 AM Sunday to play pickleball - before church- I know sounds gross, but our wonderful church if we come in 1 minute late no one will notice us in our piclblall garb. Someone even complimented my hair on way out- Bummer I wish I could duplicate that style again. Another group of friends wanted to play at 1PM- so went to 11:30 service, ran home stuffed that pizza down- and off to play again for 1 or more hours.
8/29- 120- actually wrote the post and did not press post yesterday- was a little busy and pre-occupied- need to start dealing with some life issues- have been trying to ignore long enough...I told my kids multiple times not making a decision is a decision- but that is no longer an option.6 -
Round 233
SW 133.8# end of round 232
Goals: Strength training 4-5x/week; follow nutrition plan, daily log, hydrate. RGW 133.0# or under
8/20 133.2# todays plan: walk, strength train upper body, hydrate, eat per plan, no alcohol
8/21 132.4# Not sure about this measurement. Reached my goals yesterday. On to Monday - Hamstrings.
8/22 132.0# What an unexpected drop. The body always keeps you guessing. Finished today’s training early since I’ve been up since 4:30.
8/23 132.4# Finally a good nights sleep! Rest day today with just a walk. NSV - moved my belt one notch tighter this morning unexpectedly!
8/24 132.0# last summer riding lesson today. I’ll need to find a place to continue to feed my horse addiction, the next session just doesn’t fit my work schedule. Eating and training are on track, but need to push water better.
8/25 130.8# I jumped off and on but that’s today’s reading. It’s just a number. For me this journey and effort is really about health, energy and how I feel, not a scale reading.
8/26 131.6# Happy Saturday everyone.
8/27 131.6#
8/28 132.0# The weather was beautiful yesterday so I got an awesome bike ride in. Lovely late summer weather here in New England.
8/29 132.2# on to the next round4 -
R233
F 65, 5’6”
233RG:Focus on PROCESS
Daily Goals: IF, H2O, Calories(under 1200) Macros 5-60-30, 10k steps, 500+ activity calories, Journal. Weekly: Strength training 3x, 12–3–30 4x and face the ⚖️ 3x !
R233 SW 139.4
RGW 136.4 !!!!
UGW 128
8/20 139.4 🫣🫤
8/21 DNW
8/22 139.2 - MFP weekly
8/23 DNW
8/24 DNW
8/25 138.6 🫣🤷♀️
8/26 DNW
8/27 DNW
8/28 DNW
8/29 137.8 😳🤬😥
-1.6 ?!?#+?!%# in 10 freaking days?!$&@“?!
8/29 This is my 🎢 . I’ve been high on life keeping with the process and the ⚖️brought me down. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Way Down. (OK I could’ve said “weigh” down, but I’m not in the mood to smile) When am I going to realize that busting my butt and eating air is the new normal? Serving a life sentence? Ngl -There is NO positivity this morning. A “watched scale” never loses?!? My only guess is that my activity has increased so much that I’m gaining a little muscle while loosing a little fat. Was it worth it this round? Sure. Absolutely. No doubt. But my God, this is hard as hell. 15k steps yesterday. TONS of water. 2 hrs of tennis…. Slept like a brick last night. Pumped a little iron. Right now laying in bed recording this and I figure by the time I pick myself up and brush myself off, I’ll FORCE a positive, can-do will-do attitude today. God I hope so. I’ll spend a little time journaling, find some positives and NSVs to jump fast and hard into R234.
COME ON!
PS- My ears are clean - no wax build up… Maybe it’s sinuses?
Today’s mantra is fake it till you make it….. 🤓 see y’all in 234
Can I do this?!
Yes I can. 💪🏻🙌🏻
🛑🎢!
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8/28 Yesterday: ✅ 10k, macros, cal 1359 (ate back 159 of 600+ exercise minutes). 12-3-30 (Plan to ⬆️). Overall feeling positive and still determined! (Heat index was 115 yesterday but it cooled off pretty quickly with a brief thunderstorm!)
Todays plan: IF today. Also doctor appt. today to get my ears checked… My left ear is stopped up and who knows why? Balance seems off. (I haven’t been to the doctor in YEARS! [2018 pneumonia] Don’t get me going here - I know, I know, I know that’s unusual, but I have personal reasons). Get in 10k today and tennis tonight. Strength train today while watching US Open. Food planned ✅. Get to see my grandson this afternoon! Blessed day!
Let’s do this! 💪🏻🙌🏻
🛑🎢!
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8/27 Yesterday: I hit my 1200 calorie goal. Enjoyed an excellent grilled shrimp salad last night. 500+ active calories. But only 8k steps. Stayed inside most of the day. Relaxed. I did have two small squares of dark chocolate. My husband said it wasn’t going to kill me.
Oh, I did give up (suspended) IF when the temperature reached the 100+ (about 7 to 10 days ago…) I just felt like I needed food before I left for the tennis court. Once the temperature drops, I’ll return to I F.
I’ll get my 10k steps today and will also complete 12–3–30. Routine going well.
NSV: My hiking pants zip comfortably… Hoping they will fit PERFECTLY in 5 weeks! (Loose!) I’m feeling a whole lot better - more energy. It’s a huge difference.
Part of my personal 🎢 Is that I have size 4 to 10 in my closet. Can anyone relate with multiple sizes? Can’t I just have two sizes in my closet? I was a single mom for 17 years, and I had closets full of MANY different sizes of clothes… I don’t want to live that way. All I want is max two sizes. My entire adult life I’ve had up to five sizes in my closet. I must embrace the FACT that staying fit is a personal commitment and takes a LOT of proactive actions. It will never come natural to me. But then my inner-voice tells me “never say never”.
Let’s do this! 💪🏻🙌🏻
🛑🎢!
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8/26 Yesterday was a really good day! BUT …The heat has WORN ME DOWN…it’s been between 110-115° (heat index) all week. Today will be same.
I’m proud of myself for deciding to eat more calories… And trusting that information. Yesterday I only walked 8k steps but burned 800 exercise calories. (long tennis match). I had my usual egg breakfast and then for a late lunch I had a chicken breast/tomatoes/cucumber/Greek yogurt salad that was actually, pretty tasty. I knew I was strong headed into the party last night…
Oh my WHAT a spread! Luckily, there was so much protein to choose from (Beef tenderloin and smoked salmon) I wasn’t too tempted by the charcuterie, cheeses, pimento cheese, chaffing dips, (Although I did have one taste of the hot crab meat!) … I actually passed up the bread pudding, and doberge (sp?) cake! I even skipped alcohol! Skipping that land-mine was not difficult because it was so damn hot! (The bar was outside and it was just too hot to venture out… So I drank divine water and it was DELICIOUS!) So I was able to stay way under my net calorie goal because I had worked out so much… I feel great this morning! I probably had 6-8 oz of tenderloin, & 5-6 oz of the salmon, and I was good to go!
I actually feel “light” this morning. I actually want to jump on the scale, but I’m not because I don’t want to take this feeling away. I’m more proud of yesterday than I am of anything the scale could possibly report! I’m going to stick to my plan…. DNW!
I think what I’m most proud of about yesterday was knowing that I was going to the party and having a plan …. And I came out on the other side, feeling victorious instead of feeling defeated.
One more quick note: The party last night: one of my lifelong friends (my age 65) threw a surprise birthday party for her 70yr boyfriend. She has been divorced for about 20 years, and met the love of her life two years ago. They are precious together. The party was so positive and uplifting! She was so happy! Seeing their joy has given me such a boost.
It’s early yet I may stay inside all day or I may venture out… I’m looking forward to another good day!
I always look forward to reading everyone’s post and each, and everyone of you inspire me… Good luck today!
Let’s do this! 💪🏻🙌🏻
🛑🎢!
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8/25. No whoosh but I’ll take it. Not even a pound. But better ⬇️ than ⬆️. Thank God I’m not going to weigh till the 29th! I might even wait until the 31st. I know that I’m on my plan and so I’m just gonna stick with it. Yesterday I bought a protein supplement - I don’t think I’m getting enough calories or protein. I had a gorgeous piece of wild sockeye salmon last night for dinner so my proteins were enough yesterday. 12k steps…. 600+ active calories, (no tennis) keep moving. I don’t see myself doing any additional work until the heat gets back to normal. I have another competitive tennis match this morning, so the treadmill will once again be delayed.
I’m thankful for so many things in my life… I just have to keep focused and control my thoughts. Going to a big party tonight so I’ll be prepared! Looking forward to seeing friends I haven’t seen in a long while.
Let’s do this! 💪🏻🙌🏻
🛑🎢!
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