100 Day Challenge #17 September 23, 2023 through December 31, 2023

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  • ptitejeanne
    ptitejeanne Posts: 1,738 Member
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    Hi everyone! I'm Jeanne. 👋😀
    I'm 47, 5' 4". I live in Canada 🇨🇦

    This is my second round of 100!
    Just finished 1st one & lost 7.8 lbs 😀
    No specific goal for me here.
    I need to move and lose weight
    any amount is a win for me!!!!
    Before this challenge my weight
    would yo-yo 🪀 real BAD!
    So this challenge is working for me!!
    Putting away my yo-yo 🪀

    Day 01-09/23 : 158.6
    Day 02-09/24: 159.4
    Day 03-09/25: 159.8
    Day 04-09/26: 158.6
    Day 05-09/27: 159.4
    Day 06-09/28: 160.2
    Day 07-09/29: 159.6

    WEEK 1 GAIN:
    Accumulated Gain: 2.8 😕

    Day 08-09/30: 161.4
    Day 09-10/01: 158.6
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,445 Member
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    Thank you, @dawnbgethealthy !
    I'm in!
    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: 145.0
    Day 01 - 09/23 - 148.9 at 7:50 a.m. ...5.87 miles in 111 mins then both Grandsons Duty for a while
    Day 02 - 09/24 - 148.9 at 8:00 a.m. ...zero...zero...zero
    Day 03 - 09/25 - 149.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/my trainer
    Day 04 - 09/26 - 148.8 at 5:30 a.m. ...3.48 miles in 64 mins then Grandson Duty
    Day 05 - 09/27 - 150.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/my trainer
    Day 06 - 09/28 - 149.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...3.49 miles in 64 mins then Grandson Duty
    Day 07 - 09/29 - 150.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/my trainer
    WEEK 1 LOSS OR GAIN: +1.1
    Day 08 - 09/30 - 149.0 at 7:45 a.m. ...Both Grandsons in the morning for a bit then...nothing but my books!!
    Day 09 - 10/01 -
    Day 10 - 10/02 -
    Day 11 - 10/03 -
    Day 12 - 10/04 -
    Day 13 - 10/05 -
    Day 14 - 10/06 -
    WEEK 2 LOSS OR GAIN:
    Accumulated Loss or Gain:
    Chris
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,654 Member
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    deepwoodslady wrote: »
    @dawnbgethealthy Wow! That's a great haul you had. Do you do any canning?

    Also, I was wondering what you meant when you said you hadn't "bid" on a Thursday night job. Just curious.

    BTW, I haven't been ignoring your question about what my handymen are up to. I've been meaning to take a few pics. I'll try to take some tomorrow and post them.


    I tried canning a couple of times in the past. I just don't like it. Freezer is my preferred method.

    There is a call board when shifts come up, it happens via text. Yes, I have had shifts booked - blocks, months in advance, but many shifts come up daily. I worked all of my pre-booked shifts before my holiday and was exhausted by the time that came around. I have learned a few things about the different types of shifts and how bidding on one might make me lose out on my preferred ones that seem to come up seconds after. I like serving on the independent side, running food to the pods is a horrible job, but the same amount of hours, 4. I decided on my holiday that I would try a different tack and maybe not take any "blocks" so as to prevent working 7 days per week yet again. It is not really worth it for me to give up a day off for a 4 hour shift that starts at 4:30. This morning an 8 hour shift came up for serving, 11-7. I bid on it then was told that it had already been taken. I went on with my day and then at 10 minutes to 11 they were texting and trying to call me to come in for it. Nope. It is a sunny day and I am going to get my storm windows up and go for a nice hike. I think if it was raining like yesterday I might have taken it and rushed to get there.

    Yes, I look forward to hearing about what the handymen are working on now!
    Are you getting your son out for walks along the river now that it isn't so hot out anymore?

    I see that you are listing progress from all of these 100s. I didn't discover this thread for quite some time, so I was well into my weight loss journey. I had been doing a monthly challenge which disappeared, and I did the 10 day for awhile, but it took too much time out of my day. I also did the "less alcohol" challenge for years, but gave that one up in August when I was far too busy with work to commit to the time that it took to read and comment on everything. I am keeping track of that on my own. The 100 is the only one that I do now. I joined it 2 rounds behind its inception, so in round 3
    I am going to see if I can look up my progress since starting the 100.....

    My MFP start date was October 29 2018 - I had lost 16 pounds from my highest weight before joining MFP
    My first round of the 100 was November 22 2019 - I had already lost 32.9 pounds by that time, so I started the 100 at 158.1 and ended my first round at 154.4 - 2.7 pounds lost in the first round. I had lost 24 pounds since then, but have backslid (is that a word?) since then, now it is sitting more like 10 pounds over all of these rounds. Better than nothing I guess, but extremely slow going.
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,654 Member
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    Thank you for keeping us going @deepwoodslady !!
    Hi everyone.
    I am Dawn. 5'2" (used to be 5'3"), 63 years old as of September 20th.
    My BMI and stuff like that shows my optimum healthy weight should be between 110 and 118.

    I have made a decision to limit restaurant food to 6 times per year since I seem to gain a few pounds each time which could take 3-6 months to get back off from one visit.
    Rolling total so far: 4 out of the 6




    Week 1 Goal: 139.8 - this will be my goal each week until I hit it
    Week 1 actual weight - 142.0 - Started the week at 143.2

    Day 08-09/30 - 142.2 - I don't have any jobs at all booked for today. It is raining and 6c so I won't even be going hiking. I did laundry this morning and little else so far. Kind of not used to having free time without outdoor activity. I will for sure get a bunch of Fitness Marshall songs in here and there. I usually burn 400+ calories each day on my pedometre from working, but it appears that I won't be working today, feels weird after having worked 7 days a week almost the entire summer starting in May. I think that I don't know how to relax? Today is Truth and Reconcilliation Day in Canada, so many of my normal radio shows that I listen to are pre-empted today. I do have a mini Prosecco and some Camebert lol, but we'll see about that in the afternoon.

    Day 09-10/01 - 144.0 - Ouch! I have been sitting in the 142s for quite some time, not ideal, but better than 144. Oh well, I am not going to let it ruin my day off, it is beautiful and sunny. Definitely going to get outside for the day.
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    Day 11-10/03-xxxxx-

    Day 12-10/04-xxxxx-

    Day 13-10/05-xxxxx-

    Day 14-10/06-xxxxx-

    Week 2 Goal: 139.8 - this will be my goal each week until I hit it
    Week 2 actual weight -


    Mini 21 day Challenge
    Legs straight up (draining) with arm weights exercises, 4-6-ish minutes.
    Round 1, June 25.23 start: 12.5" start, 11.75" end.
    Round 2: 11.75" start, 11.5" Even though my weight is higher, my batwings are getting smaller?
    I have a mole, so it is easy to measure in exactly the same place.
    Round 3: 11.5" - Wow, a whole inch off of my upper arm since beginning this!!
    Round 4: 11.0" start 11.5- So pleased!!
    Round 5: September 18 - October 08

    Going to keep this up. 4-5 minutes is easy to fit into a schedule. Positive new habit.


    Day 01 - Sept 18 – 5:42 of 20 reps of the 3: skull crushers, biceps, chest presses
    Day 02 - Sept 19 – 6:48 of the 3
    Day 03 - Sept 20 – 7:38 of the 3
    Day 04 - Sept 21 – 6:48 - My elbows were sore in bed last night, could be any of the 3 exercises. I might try to skip it for tonight. I will copy paste this over to the new 100 as well.
    Day 05 - Sept 22 – Skipped, on purpose
    Day 06 - Sept 23 – 9:51 of the 3
    Day 07 - Sept 24 – 8:13 of the 3 - felt so great to put my legs up straight
    Day 08 - Sept 25 – 8:15 of the 3
    Day 09 - Sept 26 – 7:36 of the 3
    Day 10 - Sept 27 – 9:04 of the 3
    Day 11 - Sept 28 – 8:20 of the 3 - I just start the stopwatch when I begin. Conscious of trying to keep it slower for better results as @Lilylady3k suggested.
    Day 12 - Sept 29 – 7:17 of the 3
    Day 13 - Sept 30 – 5:59 of the 3
    Day 14 - Oct 01 –
    Day 15 - Oct 02 –
    Day 16 - Oct 03–
    Day 17 - Oct 04 –
    Day 18 - Oct 05 –
    Day 19 - Oct 06 –
    Day 20 - Oct 07 –
    Day 21 - Oct 08 –

    Start weight of this 100:
    Previous: 144.4, one before that: 143.4, and the one before that 142.2

    60th birthday weight: 141.1, 61st birthday weight: 131.1, 62nd birthday weight 138.1, 63rd birthday weight: 142.8
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 11,240 Member
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    100 Days of Weighing In ^^^^^ Sept 23, 2023 thru Dec 31, 2023
    My Name is Donna, Age 63. I am 5’5” tall & I live in Northern Michigan USA
    “We will encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” ~Maya Angelou

    Goal This Round: 176.0 (12 lbs)
    Starting Weight from End of Last Challenge: : 188.0
    Challenge Ending Weight: xxxxx

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    Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
    250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s


    Thoughts at the start of this challenge:

    1. I am down 23.3 pounds from my highest ending weight during these challenges (#5)
    2. I up 2.8 pounds from my lowest ending weight (#9)
    3. I am still down 11.8 pounds from the first challenge (#1)
    4. I am still ahead of the game and these challenges are working for me. It is up & down and slower than I would like but it’s generally working. I’ve got to continue to dedicate myself and put in the work. When I do, clearly the results are much better.


    Previous Rounds Tally :
    This shows the ending weights of each round:
    Round #1 --- 199,8
    Round #2 --- 186.8
    Round #3 --- 195.6
    Round #4 --- 211.0
    Round #5 --- 211.3
    Round #6 --- 205.4
    Round #7 --- 207.6
    Round #8 --- 195.2
    Round #9 --- 185.2
    Round #10—195.2
    Round #11---200.8
    Round #12---200.4
    Round #13---196.2
    Round #14---191.2
    Round #15---194.0
    Round #16---188.0




    Previous Weeks
    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.

    Day 01-09/23-187.8-(Trend weight 190.6)

    Day 02-09/24-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 03-09/25-188.8-(Trend weight 190.4)

    Day 04-09/26-187.6-(Trend weight 190.1)


    Day 05-09/27-187.6-(Trend weight 189.8)

    Day 06-09/28-188.4-(Trend weight 189.7)

    Day 07-09/29-188.6-(Trend weight 189.6)

    WEEK 1 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.6 GAIN (Already starting this round playing Catch-Up.
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0.6 GAIN


    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


    Day 08-09/30-188.2-(Trend weight 189.5) I am shocked and pleased at the scale reading today after having a horrid snack last night. I hope it doesn’t catch up to me in the coming days. I’m going to work really hard to stay ahead of it. I changed the day to a higher calorie zig-zag day before closing out, which means that today I will have to tighten my belt. I really want to get to the mid 180’s soon. I’m sure last night was self-sabotage since it was the end of the month and the end of some of my monthly challenges (final weigh-in).

    Day 09-10/01-187.2-(Trend weight 189.2) Yesterday everything was on point—diet, exercise, water, Potty. I wish everyday fell in line like that but that is not typical of my normal day. I had no handymen, no babysitting, no kids stop buy (with treats), no invitations from friends to go have lunch or dinner, it was a care-free day of self focus. Yesterday was one of the lower calorie/carb days on the zig-zagging I am doing so I’m not surprised to see the scale a bit more down because of that. It certainly likes to tip up a bit on the scheduled higher days so fair enough!


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    WEEK 2 LOSS OR GAIN:
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    Strength Training Mini Challenge Round 5:
    I will continue to work on batwing arms and flabby thighs. I will also try to engage in some floor/standing/chair exercising to tighten stomach area especially. I will try to add in some aerobic exercise like walking or dancing or the exercise bike AT LEAST 5 days a week. This is not my dream, it is my pledge to myself.

    Day 01 - Sept 18 – 8 min with 5 lb weights, 25 min of aerobic dance, 75 min of walking in the school halls track, 15 min of regular floor exercises.
    Day 02 - Sept 19 – 5 min with 5 lb weights. Travel day for dental cleanings. Shopping day too. Not as many steps as I had hoped though.
    Day 03 - Sept 20 – 5 min with 5 lb weights. 115 min of walking at 2.5 mph. I closed all my circles on my fitbit easily (for once).
    Day 04 - Sept 21 – 5 min with 5 lb weights. 47 min on exercise bike including HIIT. Iso knee therapy x 3.
    Day 05 - Sept 22 – 8 min with 5 lb weights. 20 min of floor exercises. 31 min on exercise bike. Iso knee therapy x 2.
    Day 06 - Sept 23 – 7 min with 5 lb weights, 15 min of floor exercises, 16 min on exercise bike, 31 min of aerobic dancing, Iso knee x 2.
    Day 07 - Sept 24 – 6 min with 5 lb weights, 15 min of floor exercises, 32 min on exercise bike including HIIT, 32 min of aerobic dancing, Iso knee x 3.
    Day 08 - Sept 25 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, 31 minutes of exercise bike. A slight recovery day.
    Day 09 - Sept 26 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, 50 minutes of aerobic dancing, Iso knee therapy x 1.
    Day 10 - Sept 27 – 7 min with 5 lb weights, 46 min on exercise bike including HIIT, Iso knee therapy x 3.
    Day 11 - Sept 28 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, 15 min of general floor exercising. Busy day.
    Day 12 - Sept 29 – 5 min with resistance band loop, 15 min of general floor exercising, 15 min of aerobic dance. Iso knee therapy x3.
    Day 13 - Sept 30 – 8 min with 5 lb weights, 32 min of aerobic dancing, 32 min on exercise bike including HIIT, 15 min of general floor exercises, Iso knee therapy x 3.
    Day 14 - Oct 01 –
    Day 15 - Oct 02 –
    Day 16 - Oct 03–
    Day 17 - Oct 04 –
    Day 18 - Oct 05 –
    Day 19 - Oct 06 –
    Day 20 - Oct 07 –
    Day 21 - Oct 08 –

    Future Weeks to Come

    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


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    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


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    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.

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    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


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    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


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    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


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

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    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


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    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


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    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


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    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


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    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


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    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


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    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


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  • DarinGettingHawtin2013
    DarinGettingHawtin2013 Posts: 332 Member
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    My name is Darin, and I am a 44-year old 5’7” Asian woman living in Holly Springs, North Carolina. I have a great husband and two adorable but challenging 2-year old cats.
    Day 01-09/23-180.0/181.1
    Day 02-09/24-179.8/181.0
    Day 03-09/25-179.5/180.8
    Day 04-09/26-178.2/180.6
    Day 05-09/27-178.1/180.3
    Day 06-09/28-177.5/180.0
    Day 07-09/29-177.0/179.7

    WEEK 1 LOSS OR GAIN: -3.0/-1.4
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: -3.0/-1.4

    Day 08-09/30-177.1/179.5 – Soo glad it’s the weekend. Went to the hair salon and got a cut which was long overdue – a nice non-caloric treat!
    Day 09-10/01-178.0/179.3 – Bit of a gain, which was not surprising, given the weekend’s eating. But as Jillian Michaels says, if you have a flat tire, you don’t get out the car and slash the other three tires. Went out birding with Josh this morning – a peaceful morning walk in the woods is good for the soul. Then gym this afternoon.
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 11,240 Member
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    dawnbgethealthy wrote: »
    deepwoodslady wrote: »
    @dawnbgethealthy Wow! That's a great haul you had. Do you do any canning?

    Also, I was wondering what you meant when you said you hadn't "bid" on a Thursday night job. Just curious.

    BTW, I haven't been ignoring your question about what my handymen are up to. I've been meaning to take a few pics. I'll try to take some tomorrow and post them.


    I tried canning a couple of times in the past. I just don't like it. Freezer is my preferred method.

    There is a call board when shifts come up, it happens via text. Yes, I have had shifts booked - blocks, months in advance, but many shifts come up daily. I worked all of my pre-booked shifts before my holiday and was exhausted by the time that came around. I have learned a few things about the different types of shifts and how bidding on one might make me lose out on my preferred ones that seem to come up seconds after. I like serving on the independent side, running food to the pods is a horrible job, but the same amount of hours, 4. I decided on my holiday that I would try a different tack and maybe not take any "blocks" so as to prevent working 7 days per week yet again. It is not really worth it for me to give up a day off for a 4 hour shift that starts at 4:30. This morning an 8 hour shift came up for serving, 11-7. I bid on it then was told that it had already been taken. I went on with my day and then at 10 minutes to 11 they were texting and trying to call me to come in for it. Nope. It is a sunny day and I am going to get my storm windows up and go for a nice hike. I think if it was raining like yesterday I might have taken it and rushed to get there.

    Yes, I look forward to hearing about what the handymen are working on now!
    Are you getting your son out for walks along the river now that it isn't so hot out anymore?

    I see that you are listing progress from all of these 100s. I didn't discover this thread for quite some time, so I was well into my weight loss journey. I had been doing a monthly challenge which disappeared, and I did the 10 day for awhile, but it took too much time out of my day. I also did the "less alcohol" challenge for years, but gave that one up in August when I was far too busy with work to commit to the time that it took to read and comment on everything. I am keeping track of that on my own. The 100 is the only one that I do now. I joined it 2 rounds behind its inception, so in round 3
    I am going to see if I can look up my progress since starting the 100.....

    My MFP start date was October 29 2018 - I had lost 16 pounds from my highest weight before joining MFP
    My first round of the 100 was November 22 2019 - I had already lost 32.9 pounds by that time, so I started the 100 at 158.1 and ended my first round at 154.4 - 2.7 pounds lost in the first round. I had lost 24 pounds since then, but have backslid (is that a word?) since then, now it is sitting more like 10 pounds over all of these rounds. Better than nothing I guess, but extremely slow going.

    @dawnbgethealthy I don't can either but my oldest daughter does. She truly takes after my mother more than I even do lol. She is a very healthy all natural kind of person. She is NOT the one that brings me the "goodies" although she does give me jams and jellies. That is her attempt to get real fruit into me. I have to be careful with them though because of my diabetes. When she gives me the black raspberry jam, it becomes my night time snack every single night until it is gone. I MUST tell her to turn me down when I ask for more.

    It is very interesting to hear the explanation on the call board. I thought you were being forced basically to work so many hours and/or days in a row. It is nice to see that you do have some flexibility in there in case you need it.

    In regards to my challenge tally, my original starting weight was 253 but this challenge was not around back then. I am an original member of this challenge. However, Challenge #1 started on May 6th, 2019 and I didn't find it and jump in until day 30 on June 4th, 2019. At that time I weighed 194.8. I have definitely went up and down during the past couple of years, some with good reason (medical) and some with just stuffing everything in my mouth I could find, especially when out-of-town. Right now I am doing well again. I knew I could have good days, good months. The real challenge is not in getting there, but in staying there. Feel proud of yourself Dawn for your staying power. For your strength. As far as the little bit more you want to take off, you will get there over time. You are actually doing so much better than you think! Everytime it goes up (or tries to) you make another change. Cutting the ribs down to 4 times per year instead of 12. Limiting your restaurant food to 6 times per year etc. etc. I'm not sure exactly what will work for you since you are reasonably close to your desired weight but I do know that you will get there. It's not as easy at our age of 63 as it was in our 20's and 30's. You are doing great!
  • cwright1976
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    WEEK 1 LOSS OR GAIN:
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: Loss of 3.3*
    *Counting only from the first day of my new scale.

    Day 08-09/30-239.4 (Trend 240.7) - Back up a little, probably due to either the sodium from the slice of evening pizza, or the unusual amount of wheat I ate yesterday, OR maybe it's just my body catching its figurative breath before another string of losses. Regardless, I felt it was time for another long walk; the fall colors and scents of burning leaves and cut grass made for a lovely excursion.

    Day 09-10/01- 240.5 (Trend 240.7) - Not sure what's going on, but gonna just stick to the calorie counting, steering clear of sugar, cutting down on the wheat, and maybe drink more water today. I did overdo it yesterday, so maybe it's inflammation, or maybe it's the dreaded monthly visitor on its way. Who knows.

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  • threewins
    threewins Posts: 1,455 Member
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    I want to lose at least 4.9 kg in this round. Bolded numbers means a new low.
    Day 1 86.7 kg 2x45 min walks
    Day 2 86.0 45 min walk
    Day 3 85.9 2x45 min walks
    --- Tracking my intake from now on, aiming for 6,000 kJ, posting total overeating above that number
    Day 4 85.9 45 minute walk
    Day 5 86.5 45 minute walk, 946 kJ under eating
    --- Doing a little experiment, how many days in a row can I burn more energy than I eat? Starting day 7
    Day 6 86.0 I had a bit of a sugar fest to celebrate the start of a new, 20 week online course. I don't know with accuracy what the energy value of it is, I'm going to reset the over eating counter to zero and start again
    Day 7 86.2 5925 KJ, 2x45 min walks, losing 82 grams a day according to spreadsheet
    Day 8 86.0 5929 kJ average, 2x45 min walks
    Day 9 85.5 5896KJ average, 2x45 min walks
    Day 10 85.0

  • Lilylady3k
    Lilylady3k Posts: 3,831 Member
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    dawnbgethealthy wrote: »

    Dawn responding to Donna ... I'm butting in :)
    I see that you are listing progress from all of these 100s. I didn't discover this thread for quite some time, so I was well into my weight loss journey. I had been doing a monthly challenge which disappeared, and I did the 10 day for awhile, but it took too much time out of my day. I also did the "less alcohol" challenge for years, but gave that one up in August when I was far too busy with work to commit to the time that it took to read and comment on everything. I am keeping track of that on my own. The 100 is the only one that I do now. I joined it 2 rounds behind its inception, so in round 3
    I am going to see if I can look up my progress since starting the 100.....
    @dawnbgethealthy - Your work scheduled exhausts me! I'm always amazed all that you do in a week between work, gardening, exercising, etc. I'm happy for you to take a little more time for yourself.

    I did the 10 day as well for a long time but I too found it exhausting keeping up with so many people!!! I like our 100 day ... fewer people and longer commitment to focus. I skipped out on the less alcohol not tracking well over vacation in June and then July okay in tracking then August and Sept were again a bust. Started back 9/25 on that thread but not daily. I'm back to pushing for Mon-Thurs and did it last week even though DH opened a nice bottle of wine each night. It is funny ... retired the Mon-Thurs doesn't make sense BUT it gives me some structure to get my feet back under me and I know that I'll be around my adult kids and sister on the weekend.

    Love that I still get to follow you here! These young "old" gals need to stick together on this journey.


    My first 100 day challenge was #6 I was really focused and losing weight and lost 14 lbs! This round looks to be about the same timeframe!!! Maybe it will be my successful time as well.
    100 Days of Weighing in #6 (9/17-12/25/2020)
    100 Days of Accountability #17 (9/23 - 12/31)
  • Lilylady3k
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    DarinGettingHawtin2013 wrote: »
    But as Jillian Michaels says, if you have a flat tire, you don’t get out the car and slash the other three tires.

    @DarinGettingHawtin2013 - Thank you for this! I chuckled a little and it totally puts things into perspective after my little bump in the scale today as well. We'll get out an fix that flat tire with good habits and get rolling on our journey. Back to better habits this week!

  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,654 Member
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    @Lilylady3k

    As I was looking back through the previous threads to put my start and end weights into a document, I saw soooo many beautiful photos of your travels.

    What is next on your list?

    BTW, I have been putting my AF and A days just into my regular phone calendar. I really do like the folks over there, but having claimed back the time that it takes I may just drop in there once in awhile. You and I both gain with A and lose with AF. Not rocket science, but easier said than done. Mon-Thurs sounds reasonable, as our friend over there Ahoy-m8 does.
  • dawnbgethealthy
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    @Lynn__W

    I see that you have a couple of days booked without a scale. You are always up to fun/active stuff. Care to share what your plans are for those days?
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,654 Member
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    Thank you for keeping us going @deepwoodslady !!
    Hi everyone.
    I am Dawn. 5'2" (used to be 5'3"), 63 years old as of September 20th.
    My BMI and stuff like that shows my optimum healthy weight should be between 110 and 118.

    I have made a decision to limit restaurant food to 6 times per year since I seem to gain a few pounds each time which could take 3-6 months to get back off from one visit.
    Rolling total so far: 4 out of the 6




    Week 1 Goal: 139.8 - this will be my goal each week until I hit it
    Week 1 actual weight - 142.0 - Started the week at 143.2

    Day 08-09/30 - 142.2 - I don't have any jobs at all booked for today. It is raining and 6c so I won't even be going hiking. I did laundry this morning and little else so far. Kind of not used to having free time without outdoor activity. I will for sure get a bunch of Fitness Marshall songs in here and there. I usually burn 400+ calories each day on my pedometre from working, but it appears that I won't be working today, feels weird after having worked 7 days a week almost the entire summer starting in May. I think that I don't know how to relax? Today is Truth and Reconcilliation Day in Canada, so many of my normal radio shows that I listen to are pre-empted today. I do have a mini Prosecco and some Camebert lol, but we'll see about that in the afternoon.

    Day 09-10/01 - 144.0 - Ouch! I have been sitting in the 142s for quite some time, not ideal, but better than 144. Oh well, I am not going to let it ruin my day off, it is beautiful and sunny. Definitely going to get outside for the day.
    Day 10-10/02 - 145.6 - Yikes! Well, I had an absolutely wonderful day outside. More calls came in to pick up a shift, but Saturday it rained all day and I truly felt that I needed to spend an entire day outside while it was 20c. I did some Fitness Marshall to warm up my body for some lifting, pulling and pushing. I then swept and washed the kitchen floor and front porch floor. I put laundry in before my workout and put it in the dryer after my workout was done. I got my kitchen window screen and wells cleaned, the inside and outside of the opening window, the storm window cleaned and installed. Lots of puttering in the yard, a nice little hike. 5:15 it was still sunny and blue. I came inside, sat in my sunny kitchen and had Prosecco and Camembert. So lovely...except for on the scale obviously.

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    Week 2 Goal: 139.8 - this will be my goal each week until I hit it
    Week 2 actual weight -


    Mini 21 day Challenge
    Legs straight up (draining) with arm weights exercises, 4-6-ish minutes.
    Round 1, June 25.23 start: 12.5" start, 11.75" end.
    Round 2: 11.75" start, 11.5" Even though my weight is higher, my batwings are getting smaller?
    I have a mole, so it is easy to measure in exactly the same place.
    Round 3: 11.5" - Wow, a whole inch off of my upper arm since beginning this!!
    Round 4: 11.0" start 11.5- So pleased!!
    Round 5: September 18 - October 08

    Going to keep this up. 4-5 minutes is easy to fit into a schedule. Positive new habit.


    Day 01 - Sept 18 – 5:42 of 20 reps of the 3: skull crushers, biceps, chest presses
    Day 02 - Sept 19 – 6:48 of the 3
    Day 03 - Sept 20 – 7:38 of the 3
    Day 04 - Sept 21 – 6:48 - My elbows were sore in bed last night, could be any of the 3 exercises. I might try to skip it for tonight. I will copy paste this over to the new 100 as well.
    Day 05 - Sept 22 – Skipped, on purpose
    Day 06 - Sept 23 – 9:51 of the 3
    Day 07 - Sept 24 – 8:13 of the 3 - felt so great to put my legs up straight
    Day 08 - Sept 25 – 8:15 of the 3
    Day 09 - Sept 26 – 7:36 of the 3
    Day 10 - Sept 27 – 9:04 of the 3
    Day 11 - Sept 28 – 8:20 of the 3 - I just start the stopwatch when I begin. Conscious of trying to keep it slower for better results as @Lilylady3k suggested.
    Day 12 - Sept 29 – 7:17 of the 3
    Day 13 - Sept 30 – 5:59 of the 3
    Day 14 - Oct 01 – 7:24 of the 3
    Day 15 - Oct 02 –
    Day 16 - Oct 03–
    Day 17 - Oct 04 –
    Day 18 - Oct 05 –
    Day 19 - Oct 06 –
    Day 20 - Oct 07 –
    Day 21 - Oct 08 –

    Start weight of this 100:
    Previous: 144.4, one before that: 143.4, and the one before that 142.2

    60th birthday weight: 141.1, 61st birthday weight: 131.1, 62nd birthday weight 138.1, 63rd birthday weight: 142.8

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