Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 244

quiltingjaine

@SheilaBoneham Your sweater is beautiful!

Corina1143

Back for 10 more days of losing at a snail's pace 🐌, trying to be healthy
Round 1 sw= 175.6 ew=174.8
Round 2 sw= 175.4 ew= 173.2
Round 3 sw= 172.6 ew = didn't weigh
Round 4 sw= 177.8 ew=
Just trying to be healthy. Weight loss is an extra bonus.

Eventual weight goal = 164

12/8 = 177.8 more than I've weighed in a few months. Nursing a mad Gall bladder and upset tummy.
Life happens. Doesn't mean I'm quitting. Just means I'm taking a few personal days.
Today's better. I walked today.

12/9 178.2 7 pounds up in 10 days. Walked yesterday. Ate good all day. Still not asleep at 2 am. Got up and ate bad until 6 am. Went to bed and slept til 11. Slow progress. Held it together all day. Next, tackle the night.

12/10 178.6 walked twice as far as usual, slept well. Overate

12/11 = 176 finally the right direction. No walk. Slept. Ate fair, less.

12/12 = 176.2 slept well. Didn't walk. Ate better

12/13 = 175.4 slept. Didn't walk. Ate fair. Dr. Appointment today. Plan today to walk tomorrow. [/quote]

12/14 = 176 slept. No walk. Ate well.

Chalmation

Previous Rounds
Round 237 SW 169.0 EW 167.4
Round 238 SW 166.8 EW 166.4
Round 239 SW 167.6 EW 166.6
Round 240 SW 166.6 EW 162.6
Round 241 SW 161.8 EW 159.2
Round 242 SW 160.6 EW 156.0
Round 243 SW 155.8 EW 157.2

Round 244 SW 156.4
Ultimate GW 125

12/8: 156.4
12/9: 156.2
12/10: 156.6
12/11: 156.6
12/12: 156.6
12/13: 156.4
12/14: 154.4

potasha

@Zaxa2021 you're so right about finding motivation to keep going when results are so slow to come. You've also got your hands full with your babies. I found that when my motivation is lacking, the best thing I can do for myself is let myself have a physically lazy day but keep my nutrition on point and up my calories if I've been in a deficit. Lack of motivation could be because it's so draining physically and emotionally to be in a large calorie deficit for more than a few days at a time. Glad you're staying with us and when motivation is falling off, go slower, eat maintenance calories, aim for non-scale daily goals. Ice cream isn't a deal breaker. I have a small ramekin of ice cream almost every night and I don't binge on it anymore because it's my nightly routine to have a small bowl. It's the only non homemade food I have but it's a necessary treat to keep me motivated.

potasha

I'm 30F and committed to wondering less about the scale and wondering instead about how great it's going to be when my daily healthy practices are so normal that it would be weird not to do them, even on vacations or holidays. It has been nice so far. And, I think it's working.

I need to remember: Enjoy the process. Don't fixate on the outcome. I'm planning on taking a December 31st progress pic of my pants to keep me focused this month and not backslide. I don't need to care what I weigh as long as they still fit and hopefully they'll fit even better.

12/8 macros ✔️ steps ✔️ ST ✔️ leisurely bike/reading ✔️
12/9 macros ✔️ steps ✔️ ST ✔️
12/10 macros ❌ Steps ✔️ bike ✔️ ST ✔️
12/11 macros ✔️ steps ✔️ bike ✔️ yoga before bed ✔️
12/12 macros ✔️ bike ✔️ tiny bit of ST ✔️
12/13 macros ✔️ steps ✔️ bike ✔️
ST ✔️ pants worn
12/14 macros ✔️ steps ✔️
12/15
12/16
12/17

jaccimc63

Female, 5ft. 6 in.
Age 59
Akron, Ohio

OSW: 186 (March 2018)
Maintenance: 140-145 (December 2018)
My 205th Round!

After losing 12 lbs. I was stuck at 174lbs. for a couple weeks until I found this challenge.

End R40: 171 (-3) - May 2018
End R41: 170.5 (-.5)
End R42: 168 (-2.5)
End R43: 165 (-3)
End R44: 163.5 (-1.5)
End R45: 163 (-.5)
End R46: 160 (-3)
End R47: 158.5 (-1.5)
End R48: 159 (+.5)
End R49: 157.5 (-1.5)
End R50: 154.5 (-3)
End R51: 154 (-.5)
End R52: 153 (-1)
End R53: 152.5 (-.5)
End R54: 151 (-1.5)
End R55: 149.5 (-1.5)
End R56: 146.5 (-3)
End R57: 146.5 (0)
End R58: 146.5 (0)
End R59: 144 (-2.5)
End R60: 144 (0)
End R61: 145 (+1)
End R62: 144 (-1)
End R63: 147.5 (+3.5) Christmas and New Year’s - 2018
End R64: 145 (-2.5)
End R65: 145.5 (+.5)
End R66: 144 (-1.5)
End R67: 142.5 (-1.5)
End R68: 143 (+.5)
End R69: 144.5 (+1.5)
End R70: 142 (-2.5)
End R71: 141.5 (-.5)
End R72: 140 (-1.5)
End R73: 141 (+1)
End R74: 143 (+2)
End R75: 142 (-1)
End R76: 144.5 (+2.5)
End R77: 144 (-.5)
End R78: 143.5 (-.5)
End R79: 143.5 (0)
End R80: 140 (-3.5)
End R81: 143.5 (+3.5)
End R82: 142 (-1.5)
End R83: 143.5 (+1.5)
End R84: 142.5 (-1)
End R85: 142 (-.5)
End R86: 142 (0)
End R87: 140.5 (-1.5)
End R88: 141.5 (+1)
End R89: 141.5 (0)
End R90: 145 (+3.5) Quit smoking - 2019
End R91: 145 (0)
End R92: 143.5 (-1.5)
End R93: 146 (+2.5)
End R94: 144.5 (-1.5)
End R95: 143.5 (-1)
End R96: 144.5 (+1)
End R97: 146.5 (+2) Thanksgiving aftermath
End R98: 145.5, BF33.2%, MM 63% (-1)
End R99: 147.5 (+2) Christmas - 2019
End R100: 147 (-.5) New Year
End R101: 147 (0)
End R102: 145.5 (-1.5)
End R103: 144 (-1.5)
End R104: 143(-1)
End R105: 143.5 (+.5)
End R106: 143.5 (0)
End R107: 143.5 (0)
End R108: 142 (-1.5)
End R109: 143 (+1)
End R110: 143 (0)
End R111: 144 (+1)
End R112: 146 (+2)
End R113: 143.5 (-2.5)
End R114: 146.5 (+3)
End R115: 146 (-.5)
End R116: 146 (0)
End R117: 145.5 (-.5)
End R118: 146 (+.5)
End R119: 146.5 (+.5)
End R120: 147 (+.5)
End R121: 147 (0)
End R122: 145 (-2)
End R123: 144.5 (-.5)
End R124: 143 (-1.5)
End R125: 143 (0) - Labor Day
End R126: 144.5 (+1.5)
End R127: 142.5(-2)
End R128: 143 (+.5)
End R129: 142.5 (-.5)
End R130: 144 (+1.5)
End R131: 144(0)
End R132: 143 (-1)
End R133: 144 (+1) Thanksgiving
End R134: 143.5
End R135: 143.5
End R136: 143.5 Christmas and New Year - 2020
End R137: 144 (+.5) Dan's cancer diagnosis
End R138: 145 (+1)
End R139: 146 (+1)
End R140: 145.5 (-.5)
End R141: 145
End R142: 145.5 (+.5)
End R143: 143.5 (-2) - Dan hospitalized
End R144: 143(-.5)
End R145: 143.5 (+.5)
End R146: 145 (+1.5) - Problems with Dan's treatment
End R147: 144.5 (-.5)
End R148: 145.5 (+1)
End R149: 145 (-.5)
End R150: 144 (-1)
End R151: 145 (+1)
End R152: 144.5 (-.5)Dan started BCG at CC
End R153: 145.5 (+1)
End R154: 146.5 (+1)
End R155: 146 (-.5)
End R156: 147.5 (+1.5)Dan ill from BCG/flu, G hospitalized, retina flash, RP died
End R157: 147.5(0)
End R158: 147.5(0)
End R159: 147(-.5)
End R160: 147.5(+.5)Dan clear from treatment
End R161: 147.5(0) L had covid
End R162: 146(-1.5)
End R163: 145.5(-.5)
End R164: 145(-.5)
End R165: 146 (+1) Dan's final BCG Maint. Mary's Memorial
End R166: 145.5 (-.5) E Bday/Halloween party
End R167: 145
End R168: 146(+1)
End R169: 145.5 Thanksgiving
End R170: 145.5 Dan cleared at CC again
End R171: 145.5
End R172: 148 (+2.5) Christmas - 2021
End R173: 147(-1) Heart monitor placed
End R174: 147(0)
End R175: 146(-1)
End R176: 146(0)
End R177: 145.5(-.5)
End R178: 145.5(0)
End R179: 146.5(+1)
End R180: 145(-1.5)
End R181: 146(+1)
End R182: 147(+1)
End R183: 145.5(-1.5) Dad passed away 4/10/22
End R184: 146(+.5)
End R185: 146(0)
End R186: 148(+2) Stress eating
End R187: 149(+1) Prep for Dad's service
End R188: 149.5 (+.5) Celebration of Life for Dad
End R189: 149.5(0)
End R190: 149.5(0)
End R191: 151.5(+2) 4th of July
End R192: 151(-.5)
End R193: 149(-2)
End R194: 149(0)
End R195: 149(0) - Mark went missing
End R196: 152(+3) - Niagara Falls trip
End R197: 149
End R198: 150.5
End R199: 149
End R200: 150.5 - Ron deathly ill
End R201: 149.5 - Hospitalized with bigeminy
End R202: 147.5 - Fiona born, Cassie got custody
End R203: 146.5 - Heart issues
End R204: 146 - Failed Ablation
End R205: 146
End R206: 147 - Thanksgiving and Fiona home
End R207: 147
End R208: 148 - Birthday
End R209: 149.5 - Christmas 2022, NYE, Cassie and Fiona get covid
End R210: 148.5
End R211: 149.5
End R212: 151
End R213: 147.5
End R214: 149
End R215: 149.5
End R216: 150.1 - New scale, Fiona sick
End R217: 151.4
End R218: 151.6
End R219: 152.3
End R220: 152.9
End R221: 152.9 - Fiona adoption, hospitalization
End R222: 153.2 - Ablation and home from hospital
End R223: 152.7
End R224: 152.9
End R225: 153.8
End R226: 154.9
End R227: 153.2
End R228: 152.5
End R229: 154.3
End R230: 153.6
End R231: 155.4
End R232: 154.5
End R233: 155.6
End R234: 155.6
End R235: 155.2
End R236: 153.6 (-1.6)
End R237: 152.3 (-1.3)
End R238: 152.7 (+.4)Fiona's 1st Bday party, last tax day at Midcap
End R239: 151.4 (-1.3)
End R240: 151.8 (+.4)
End R241: 149 (-2.8)
End R242: 150.3 Thanksgiving
End R243: 149.2

SW: 149.2

Date/weight/comment

12/08 - 149
12/09 - DNW
12/10 - DNW
12/11 - DNW
12/12 - 148.8 - I had a crazy weekend and did some stress eating, so I'm surprised I'm down. We'll see if it sticks for tomorrow. Back to the eating plan today.
12/13 - 148.5 - I'll take it.
12/14 - 148.8 - Bounce, bounce. I'm okay with it.
12/15
12/16
12/17

FindingSamMon

SW RND 244: 237.6 (as of 12/7)
12/8 - 237.4
12/9 - 239.6
12/10 - Forgot to weigh
12/11 - 237.9
12/12 - 235.8
12/13 - 236.8
12/14 - 237
12/15
12/16
12/17

quiltingjaine

@potasha A few years ago, when Rebel ice cream was talked about A LOT at WW meetings (I was attending but not following) I had my husband pick up a pint. When I wanted some, I would only eat 1 spoonful. It was enough to satisfy my desire. It took me about 2 months to eat the whole container.

quiltingjaine

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 127 117.0j
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 RND 231 129.5 AW 129.4
SW RND 232 128.5 AW 128.9
SW RND 233 130.5 AW 129.6
SW RND 234 129.5 AW 129.4
SW RND 235 128.0 AW 129.0
SW RND 236 130.0 AW 128.65
SW RND 237 128.0 AW 128.7
SW RND 238 128.5 AW 128.4
SW RND 239 129.5 AW 128.5
SW RND 240 130.5 AW 128.7
SW RND 241 128.0. AW 129.61
SW RND 242 130.5 AW 130.8
SW RND 243 131.5 AW 132.2

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.

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 RND 244 132.0
12/8 133.0 Carb load yesterday as I made ham and beans and cornbread. No TMI in several days. Just keep on keeping on. 95 days until cruise
12/9 133.0 DH kept forgetting to get tickets for the Community Christmas dinner on the 14th. I called yesterday and sales are closed. We’re at the top of the waiting list to see if anyone cancels. Last night we went to see the living nativity at a friend’s church.
12/10 132.0 We went to a new to us Greek restaurant. Half of the plate was Basmati rice, the other half was thin strips of filet mignon and grilled tomato, green pepper and onion. It was delicious. Today we’ll go to Great Greek as we do almost every Sunday. 12/11 132.0 Somehow I managed to not post again yesterday. My eating has been good for the last several days, mainly because I don’t have “illegal” junk available.
12/12 132.0 I need to go shopping so will go while DH is out with our blind friend.
12/13 131.0 Just because my husband gets something to eat doesn’t mean I do! This new (lack of) schedule is taking some getting used to. As board president he is going to most committee meetings just to see how they all function.
12/14 132.0 Okay with this, OMAD was at Golden Corral yesterday.

I have said I was going to get my eating under control and I have. I was going to start exercising but I have not - other than whatever walking is involved in my daily activity, I am parking farther from stores. What I am happy about is my return to sewing. So far several items for DH and a Christmas gift for DGGS. I’m giving myself a pass on extra exercise until after Christmas.

CamandJarvis

You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better than you were before

32, 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; R233: 154.1; R234: 151.9; R235: 155.1; R236: DNW; R237: DNW; R238: 152.8; R239: 153.7; R240: 154.9; R241: N/A R242: N/A; R243: N/A

Last weight
12/04 - 155.3

Round Goal: 152.x
Workout: Daily walks with dogs, weather permitting. Work out 3x/week minimum. 10k run training and bodyweight/kettlebell/resistance band strength training
Water: 90oz
Day, Weight, Comment
12/08 - DNW
12/09 - DNW
12/10 - 154.4
12/11 - 156.9
12/12 - 154.9
12/13 - 154.5
12/14 - 153.2 - Wasn't expecting that big of a drop. That's after the successful low carb day yesterday. Today I woke up with sinus issues - my poor sinuses are all swollen. I can breathe fine through my nose but I sound like I have a stuffed nose. I also woke up with a bloody nose at about 3am and now I can't stop sniffling/blowing nose/sneezing. Ugh. Hopefully this will be gone soon. I took some of my homemade garlic infused honey and thinking about taking some of my fire cider, as well. Went out for a nice walk with Smoke (BF took Harley on a walk) which really helped my sinuses feel better, too. Today is normal eating. My meals are quite high carb, but they're not unhealthy: banana chia overnight oats leftover from Tuesday, eating out (to get out of the house since no plans to leave this weekend), and italian sausage orzo with spinach. Need to focus on getting more water in through the day. I've been slacking a bit on that. Hopefully whatever we eat out has decent options!
12/15
12/16
12/17

Previous Day's Comments

12/08 - DNP
12/09 - DNP
12/10 - DNP
12/11 - We arrived home Saturday night, late. I weighed in yesterday lower than expected but believe that has to do with being quite dehydrated. Between salt last night in dinner and working on pushing fluids, I'm very much up today. It's okay, it'll drop off here soon. BF and I both woke up and ran this morning to get back into the grove of things. We both know if we procrastinate, it'll never happen. Meals planned for the week as well, since I had to get groceries yesterday for the week. I've missed you all and I'm glad to be back
12/12 - This feels much better. It's not ideal, but given the circumstances over the past month, I'll take it. Death comes in 3's - my "grandpa" (mom's dad - he disowned me, but he's still family), my dog, and my real grandpa (dad's dad) who helped raise me since he was disabled retired by the time I was born. Hopefully that's it for a good long while and I can get back to being focused and enjoying the ones I love while we're all still alive. The good thing is that BF and I are closer than ever after this and my parents seemed to have a really good impact on him - my dad's health issues and how he's overcome them have inspired BF to make some changes. We are doing low carb every other day like my parents do - it's helped my dad's diabetes and he's lost 40lbs already. My mom and dad both have way more energy and honestly look so much better. Yesterday was our first low carb day - it was a borderline disaster since I didn't have but a few hours to plan meals for the week and buy the groceries. We both managed to hit just under 30g net carbs for the day but we were hungry through the day without having much to snack on between meals that weren't our usual high-carb options. I have a better plan for lunches Wednesday and Friday this week (the low carb days) which will hopefully help avoid the need for snacking. We are both sticking under 50grams/day on those days to give us a little wiggle room while we learn. Mom and dad started at 50g while they learned/adjusted and slowly lowered so that they now aim for 30g max net carbs/day on their low carb days. They also managed to significantly reduce their portion sizes to something much healthier and more realistic - another thing BF and I said we needed to focus on. I walked Smoke this morning while BF ran with Harley. Tomorrow is a run/strength day for me and I'm sure BF will be up and moving in some fashion again with me.
12/13 - It's very nice to see that I'm down despite my normal eating (which, finding out, is very very high carb). Today is back to low carb. With everything logged through dinner, I'm right at 30g net carbs for the day. Today was much much easier as I'm learning and finding what works and what doesn't and had a plan for lunch and dinner in place. I've already started planning next week's meals (lunch and dinner at least) to ensure we're sticking to goals (right now 50g net max with goal to drop to 30g net max). Despite the drizzling rain, BF and I both ran this morning. Tomorrow is rest day with walks for us both. Rain again Friday but its a run day for us both. I bought a rain jacket for running (hopefully won't overheat me too bad but keep me dry) and it says it'll arrive tomorrow - perfect! It wasn't very fun this morning - the drizzle got me soaked after 25 minutes out there in it! I'd rather not do that again haha
12/14
12/15
12/16

quiltingjaine

Round 245 is posted. Hopefully without errors since the cat was helping me.

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10905044/just-give-me-10-days-round-245#latest

SheilaBoneham

🧶🧣🌲🐾🍎🎨⏰

📆 2015–2023

Feb. 2015: highest weight 218.2h
2015: end weight running average 178.2nd
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 08/29/23: end weight 185.6
R234 09/08/23: end weight 186.4
R235 09/18/23: end weight 185.8
R236 09/28/23: end weight 188 😡
R237 10/08/23: end weight 187 (-1)
R238 10/18/23: end weight 187.6 (+.6)
R239 10/28/23: end weight 187 (-.6)
R140 11/07/23: end weight 190.2 (+3.2) 🤯😡
R141 11/17/23: end weight 189.4 (-.8)
R142 11/07/23: end weight 189 (-.4)

R143 11/07/23: end weight 189

R144 I’m taking a break from weighing or tracking food the next two rounds, but will check in nonetheless because I enjoy reading your posts. 😊 I’ll probably return to normal programming in round 246. I had hoped to end the year no higher than 2022, but at this point that seems unlikely, so I’m working on accepting that I’ve gained weight this year, not beating myself up, and getting back on track.

Day, Weight, Comment

12/08 - DNW
12/09 - DNW

12/10 - DNW
Good morning! My morning schedule has switched around a bit and I forgot to check in the past couple of days. As planned, I'm not weighing this round and am not tracking food except in my head. So far, I feel slightly less obsessed. 🤪 Now to read through all your inspiring posts from the past two days!

12/11 - DNW
Meeting my “Monday lunch” friend for—surprise!—lunch today. We often go to a diner that has great breakfasts. I’m planning just eggs and bacon. 🥚🍽️☕️

12/12 - DNW

12/13 - DNW
Obedience Training Club 🐾🐶🍰🥧🐩 Holiday Party tonight. There’s always an embarrassment of food at these, and I’ve been thinking strategy. If I eat very little during the day and go hungry, knowing my calories are low, I’ll have “permission” to eat more. So I’ve decided to eat a responsible lunch, then have small to sensible portions and not double up on things (I don’t need to sample two cheesy potatoes and a Mac & cheese!), and focus on the nearly naked salads & veggies. And I’ll get “mouthful” servings of the 3 best-looking desserts and leave it there. Shouldn’t cause too much damage. I get to wear my new Christmas sweater—can’t remember if I showed it to you when I finished it, so here it is (possibly again 😊). Sorry it’s so big — there doesn’t seem to be a way to change that anymore.

12/14 - DNW
Goood thing I’m not weighing in right now—the party…. I didn’t really go too overboard, but I did eat more than I’d planned. (I almost said “more than I should,” but I’m trying to get that word out of my head.) It was fun, though, and always a chance to see people I don’t see often.

12/15 -
12/16 -
12/17 -

deepwoodslady

Round 244



MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 63 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 201 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
R243 EW= 179.2
R244 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.

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 thru R232 (05/12/23 thru 08/19/23) = -3.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 198.0)

R233 thru R242 (08/20/23 thru 11/27/23) = -17.6 LOST (Ending Weight 180.4)

R243 (11/28/23 thru 12/07/23) = -1.2 LOST (Ending Weight 179.2)

R244 (12/08/23 thru 12/17/23) = -xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)

Day/Weight/Comment
12/07 …..179.2….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND

12/08 -179.0- (Trend weight 181.0)

12/09 -179.6- (Trend weight 180.9)

12/10 -179.6- (Trend weight 180.7)

12/11 -178.8- (Trend weight 180.6)

12/12 -178.2- (Trend weight 180.3)

12/13 -178.8- (Trend weight 180.2) I expected an uptick today since I was so dehydrated yesterday but…. Whoa Nelly! It was a good day yesterday. Diet was on point although I had a difficult time fitting all my calories in (and macros too). I think I simply started eating too late in the day and ended up not fitting in all my pre-logged food. I was smack dab in the middle of a wrapping marathon and was determined to get a lot of it done. Still so much more to go but I’m happy with what I accomplished. I did manage to fit in a bit of exercise too. I’ll mark the day up to success, even if the scale disagreed. I have a stingy Grinch scale I think.

12/14 -177.2- (Trend weight 179.9) What a crazy rollercoaster week this has been in regards to weight. I’ve really been struggling with drinking the water, staying hydrated and fluid retention on SOME of the days. Other days it has prompted me into water bottle action. I didn’t expect this big of a drop today any more than I expected the large increase yesterday. However, I do feel that today’s weight is pretty accurate although the scale over the next few days will be the final judge and jury. I went to my DGS’ kindergarten Christmas concert last night at the school. So cute! I also sat through my hair color appt in the afternoon so I didn’t get too much activity or exercise in yesterday. I did manage to walk one brisk 4 mph mile with my Youtube video I use frequently. My other DGS has a birthday party on Saturday (turning 7). I’m going to eat well until then and hold out for the cake and ice cream. I’m looking forward to it. I’m going to scratch out the 180’s on my color chart below as I’ve finally hit my comfort zone of 177. NSV!


12/15 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)

12/16 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)

12/17 -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

lindsaysrat

My 2nd round

5'9 F

SW RND 244 185lbs
Goal for this round 183.0lbs

SW 184.4 RND 244
12/8 183.4
12/9 184.3
12/10 183.9
12/11 185.0
12/12 183.8
12/13 184
12/14 183.8 I'm excited to see the scale dip back down especially after yesterday. I was not really in the mood to workout, but I pushed through and got a 50min leg day done, but also enjoyed a few (mildly healthier) cookies 😁 Hoping to continue this trend to my goal
12/15
12/16
12/17

lindsaysrat

@deepwoodslady congrats on hitting your next milestone in the 170's!

pettycoatjunction

🎄🎁Just 10 more days 🎁🎄


I’m a 65 year young gal working on getting rid of those last 10 pesky pounds. Last go-a-round I managed to stay firmly under 139, this round I would like to flirt with the 136 number. Here we go! We got this!

SW RND 237. 148.2
SW RND 238 145.8
SW RWD 239. 142.5
SW RND 240. 141.9
SW RND 241. 139.0
SW RND 243. 138.6

SW RND 244. 138.9

12/8. 137.8. ✏️👣💧
12/9. 138.0. ✏️👣💧
12/10. 139.2. ✏️👣💧Dinner out last night. And popcorn snack.
12/11. 138.0. ✏️👣💧🏋️‍♀️
12/12. 137.7. ✏️👣💧🏋️‍♀️
12/13. 137.6. ✏️👣💧
12/14. 137.6
12/15
12/16
12/17

Chapter_3

lindsaysrat wrote: »

@deepwoodslady congrats on hitting your next milestone in the 170's!

@deepwoodslady BYE BYE 180’s !!!!
💪🏻🙌🏻🔥

Sgomes16

SW 152.4 RND 244
GW 135

12/8 152.4 🧘‍♀️📝
12/9 152.3 🧘‍♀️📝
12/10 152.6 📝
12/11 152.6 Birthday dinner out, tracked food but salt always gets me. I expect to be up tomorrow but back at it and hoping to be back down on 12/13
12/12 152.2 Nice! Tracking worked
12/13 151.6 🧘‍♀️📝
12/14 151.6 🧘‍♀️📝
12/15
12/16
12/17

psychethelover

34 y/o, 5’8
OSW: 348.1 lbs
RSW: 329.5 lbs
UGW: 150 lbs
RGW: less than now

SW RND 244 - My RND 3
12/8 329.5 Finally a drop after the scale held out on me all week! And hit my first mini goal of 5% body weight lost!!! 😁
12/9 330.2
12/10 329.8
12/11 329.1 Forgot to post yesterday
12/12 328 Over 20 lbs down now!!!
12/13 327.6
12/14 325.8 If I don't lose any more this round I'll still be very happy with this. Like, I'll take it!
12/15
12/16
12/17

Onewomanswalk

@deepwoodslady 😁 congatulations on leaving the 180’s in the dust!

deepwoodslady

@linsaysrat @Cchassee @Onewomanswalk Thanks! Clearly I have not started baking yet lol. Soon....very soon. Delayed on purpose this year!

SModa61

Round 243
Dec 8 – Dec 17, 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 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
Round 234 125.8 8/29/23 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1.5 oz
Round 235 127.2 9/8/23
Round 236 127.4 9/18/23 Harry 10 lb 6.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
Round 237 126.4 9/28/23
Round 238 124.4 10/8/23 Harry 10 lb 3 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1 oz
Round 239 124.2 10/18/23 Harry 10 lb 1 oz Han Solo 12 lb 0 oz
Round 240 125.0 10/28.23 Harry 10 lb Han Solo 11 lb 14 oz
Round 241 127.8 11/8/23
Round 243 127.6 11/28/23 Harry 10 lb 1.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 244 129.0 12/7/23 Harry 10 lb .5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz

SW: 129.0

Day/Weight/Comment

12/8 – 127.2 Yesterday was good. I tracked the full day, made good choices, and hit proper numbers. Working on getting my head in place. On a another note, DH spoke with me yesterday about helping him with MFP again once we get through the holidays.

12/9 – 128.0 Scale is being a twit. I feel great today. Yesterday’s pre-tracked lunch plan went to heck when the omelet from the “all day breakfast” turned out to be weekend only. I need to read better. I ended up with a much more caloric buffalo chicken fingers with fries, cole slaw, blue cheese dressing. Those were the best chicken fingers I may have ever had. Skipped the slaw, though I love it. Had seltzer, but the rest got eaten (did skip a FEW fries). Got home. Adjusted my tracking and had a simple salad for dinner, and and evening stella doro “biscuit”. Happy with how I handled the day. Today SHOULD be straightforward, though I don’t have a full plan as yet. But I will track.

12/10 – 128.8 Yup, yesterday started fine, then ended off track and un-tracked. Today will be better.

12/11 – 127.8 So, decent day, though not “officially” tracked like I promised on the day. Just finished entering everything just now, and it was acceptable. Have not figured out my plan for today. I need to get to the grocery store!

12/12 – 128.2 Yes, I should have gone to the grocery store. Still limping along with no food selection in the house, so extra excuses for making bad choices.

12/13 – 128.6 So I am now realizing that I just need to hang on the best I can for this round and the next. If I can lose a little, great. At worse, I just do not want to go up further. Have to hang on until I can truly refocus again. I am just juggling too many balls at the moment to do ANYTHING well.

12/14 – 128.0 I weighed, but almost forgot to report in.

12/15 –
12/16 –
12/17 –

Onewomanswalk

@pettycoatjunction I'm a transplant from Colorado, we've been in Lincoln City for 18 yrs. You would think I would have gotten used to the rain and overcast skies by now. Thankfully the rest of the year is so amazing I forget about the gloomy part.

Onewomanswalk

@CamandJarvis I increased my water intake by always having a glass by my side, drinking an 8 oz glass when I wake up, before each meal or snack, each time I use the restroom, and before bed. If I don't plan it out like that, I won't drink it. It's working well, drinking even when I don't feel thirsty. It might work for you

Onewomanswalk

RND 244 - My 1st RND
Whatever you are not changing, you are choosing. Read that again!

F, 67, 5’4"
HW-234
UGW-149 - Estimated 07/25/2025

12/8~ Day 1 - Starting Wt. 230 ~ Day 1 is always easy. (I've had a lot of them.) Day 10; now that will be the challenge.
~ I started a new healthy eating plan today, increasing protein to satisfy my appetite. Logging food and exercise for accountability. I'm six weeks out after my 2nd knee replacement. I have a mini-goal to be a size 14 (now size 22) by our 50th anniversary Oct '24.

12/9 ~ Day 2 – 231 ~ Okay so I did 'almost' everything wrong today.
~ The good - I did do 20 min of exercise upon waking, and I walked 1/2 mile around the grocery store.
The imperfect- I didn't eat breakfast, ate fast food for lunch, and didn't reach my Protein goals.
The great! Tomorrow is another chance to prove to myself I can do this!
My favorite quote: Whatever you are not changing, You are choosing. Read That Again!

12/10~ Day 3 - 230 ~ Todays word is Consistency
~ Today was a milestone in my knee recovery. I walked my first full mile around the neighborhood. It was difficult and painful, (we live on a hill with 5% to 16% grades), I'm sure I'll feel it tomorrow. 1.16 miles in 38 minutes. I also logged every morsel that went into my mouth and met my protein goal with extra calories in the bank. Yes!!!

12/11~ Day 4 - 229 ~ What the heck?
~ Today was a struggle with food, ugh! I woke up late, had a cup of coffee and didn't think about food until 2p when I couldn't find anything that sounded good. So brilliant choice (not) I scarfed down two hot dogs with buns. Didn't enjoy it when I ate it and 3 hours later was still wondering why. So, started logging my food and realized I was not going to meet my protein needs. I ended up eating yogurt with extra protein for dinner and peanut butter on an English muffin for a snack and I actually saved the day. Wow.

12/1~ Day 5 -227.8 ~ 'Cup of Joe'
~ What to say about today. My 1st day back to work after 6 weeks medical for the knee. I work at home on a computer all day and didn't think it would be difficult to jump back in. What I found; sitting in an office chair for nine hours is hard. I had to set a timer to get up and climb a flight of stairs every hour or my knee would lock up. Mental work is exhausting. I struggle with eating well and getting enough water. Using a 'cup of joe' to stay alert is not a good idea. And I need to find a way to fit in more exercise.

12/13~ Day 6 - 223.5 ~ PNW winter blahs
~I stepped on the scale this morning and freaked! I'm pretty sure it's an error, so I reweighed and got the same number. I enjoyed the 'high' all day and was spurred on to log food and pay attention to food quality vs quantity.
Secretly, I'm thinking my scale needs new batteries so I'm changing them tonight and we'll see what the morning brings. Work was painful, with cramping muscles and ankle edema, no stair climbing today (That was a mistake I need to correct). I did my basic exercise but nothing extra. Raining, windy, and cold out, "Oregon Coast winter blahs", a walk doesn't sound appealing. Hopefully, it will be dry and sunny this weekend. Tomorrow will be better!

12/14~ Day 7 – 225.5 ~ Yup! My scale did need batteries.
I knew I couldn’t lose 4 lbs. overnight any more than I could gain 2 lbs. overnight. I will watch the trend and hope to end this round at least 2 lbs. lighter than when I started. So today was a “good” day. Met the calorie and protein goals, just scratched by on exercise.

12/15~ Day 8 -??? ~
12/16~ Day 9 - ??? ~
12/17~ Day 10 - ??? ~

justanotherjen13

Jen; 46; 5'4"

About Me:

This is my sixteenth round and really appreciate 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. I'm a mom of five and grandma of one 4yo that I babysit during the week when my daughter is working. We live in the Pacific Northwest where we're entering the rainy season which makes walking a lot harder, and it's my main form of exercise right now. I do have access to gym equipment at our HOA clubhouse, but I still have to walk there and back (takes about 9 minutes). I recently started working full-time (after over 23 years as a SAHM) so my time to exercise is now limited.

Previous Rounds:

RND 229 - SW: 287.8; EW: 280.4 (-7.4)
RND 230 - SW: 280.4; EW: 276.0 (-4.4)
RND 231 - SW: 276.0; EW: 267.2 (-8.8)
RND 232 - SW: 267.2; EW: 262.0 (-5.2)
RND 233 - SW: 262.0; EW: 252.8 (-9.2)
RND 234 - SW: 252.8; EW: 248.2 (-4.6)
RND 235 - SW: 248.2; EW: 243.4 (-4.8)
RND 236 - SW: 243.4; EW: 243.0 (-0.4)
RND 237 - SW: 243.0; EW: 237.4 (-5.6) !
RND 238 - SW: 237.4; EW: 232.8 (-4.6)
RND 239 - SW: 232.8; EW: 226.4 (-6.4)
RND 240 - SW: 226.4; EW: 220.6 (-5.8)
RND 241 - SW: 220.6; EW: 217.2 (-3.4)
RND 242 - SW: 217.2; EW: 214.0 (-3.2)
RND 243 - SW: 214.0; EW: 213.6 (-0.4)
Total Lost: 74.2lbs

Goals:
* track food every day
* walk or go to the HOA gym on my days off (Wed/Thur)

Round 243
heaviest: 294 (7/4/23)
SW: 213.6
GW (short term): 200
RGW: 211.0

UGH, I had filled all of these out but hadn't posted it yet and then my computer restarted so I lost all of my comments. It's been a long few days.

12/8 - 211.2 - 9526 steps

12/9 - 212.4 - 8652 steps

12/10 - 213.0 - 8633 steps

12/11 - 212.6 - 8365 steps - This week has been ugh. I think part of the reason my weight keeps fluctuating so much during my work weeks is my legs--especially my knee--get very sore and swelled up from being on my feet all day. So I start retaining water. On top of that, I'm just super hungry when I get home so I just munch on anything I can find which has been screwing everything up. I know I'll eventually figure out something that works with my new schedule, but it's hard. I feel like I'm doing so much more during the day, but I'm not really doing much more steps than I did walking for an hour and a half each day. But I'm on my feet for 7.5 hours/day now. Today was absolute chaos at work. I was on my own starting at 3:30 and I did not slow down at all, not even for a moment to catch my breath or get a drink--until my co-worker called me at 5:30 (a half hour past my lunch break) to say she probably wasn't going to make it in. I told her I would close early and get to lunch at 5:45. That did not happen because as soon as I hung up, there were people waiting at the counter. It was 6:21 when I finally closed the department and clocked out for lunch. And even after I closed, people kept coming up to the counter wanting stuff despite seeing the lights off and that I'm cleaning. Ugh. At least I ate all the Veggie Straws yesterday so I was not tempted to stuff my face from the stress when I got home.

12/12 - 212.6 - 8243 steps - I finally gave into my cravings for chips and dip as an early birthday gift to myself. It was a stressful week already and I was tired of counting calories and always ignoring my cravings. It tasted so good, I don't even care what my weight is tomorrow. It's probably going to be up and all over the place the next few weeks as I start baking before Christmas but then I should get back on track. If I can figure out how to get my calories in while working and not feel so hungry when I get home at the end of the day.

12/13 - 214.6 - no exercise - Happy Birthday to me! I ate all of my dip I made and most of the two bags of Ruffles I bought. I also made steak and mashed potatoes for my dinner (after making burgers, fries and mac & cheese for everyone else). Then my husband brought home these cupcakes and a piece of carrot cake for me. Each cupcake was different and I just needed to try the raspberry one which had raspberry filling and also the icing (which was taller than the cupcake itself) was raspberry flavored. It was delicious. I only ate a quarter of it then the my carrot cake. I didn't care my weight was up 2lbs from yesterday and I don't care that it will be up tomorrow. It's my birthday so I get to eat whatever I want.

12/14 - 216.4 - no exercise - And my weight was up 2lbs again. Oh well. I enjoyed my pig-out days. I finished off the chips I bought and had a bit of cupcake earlier. Then I made meatloaf for dinner and had half a meatloaf sandwich and another slice of it with mashed potatoes, gravy and a bunch of veggies. I also finished off the bits of fries leftover from last night. I didn't really measure anything the last few days. I just don't care right now. But it's back to work tomorrow. I'm going to experiment with having a very light lunch before work. Just enough to hold me over until dinner time then I can eat something more substantial when I get home since I'm always so hungry at 9. We'll see how it goes.

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jlwalker6

About me: 5'7/F/41

HW: 327 in 2010
HW on MFP: 301
CW: 265ish
GW: 260 by 2/7/24
GW2: 240 by 8/1/24
UGW: 185

12/8: 265ish. Had to rush out this morning and forgot to weigh so that's what i weighed yesterday. Lunch will be a protein bar and an apple so tonight might be another whole bag of salad and chicken for dinner. Again, could be worse things.

12/9: 263.6! Almost to the 250s, land of nearly not-uncomfortable plane seats. On certain airlines 😂 Sneaky Xmas shopping today under the guise of grocery shopping.

12/10: 263.4. Hubby made a delicious chicken stir fry with gochujang last night. I could drink gochujang in a shotglass. The kind i bought was pretty low in calories so that might be a possibility. I'm thinking about everything else i could put it on--maybe make beef jerky with it in the Ninja Foodi?

12/11: Holiday party 🍪🥧🥖🧀⛄️🎄 262.8 this morning. Last night I got a wild chocolate craving and finished an entire chocolate bar (supposed to be 3 servings in a bar). It wasn't even a desire to taste chocolate; it was like my chocolate levels were low, like iron or vitamin c, and instead of anemia or scurvy i was in danger of getting whatever you get when your body doesn't have enough chocolate molecules. I guess i better start putting cocoa powder into some capsules and taking two with my breakfast like I do all my other meds 🙃 On another subject, i have figured out a new boundary for myself. Normally for these holiday parties I push myself to outdo last year's effort and make something that people will get people talking. Making food has always been something that I have done well and where i find validation when i am not feeling great in other arenas. It's also kind of my time to shine; for some background, in my professional life I have a raging case of impostor syndrome even though I am a senior member of my staff, and my social life is limited due to various factors, so when a "food event" comes up this is where I feel like I am able to thrive. This was the case with family growing up as well. However. Due to several events over the past year, I decided that not everyone gets my best efforts this year for Xmas. Rather than bringing a side dish and a dessert, I'm bringing chips and dip. I'll still make the dip myself, but they gets none of my casseroles or cakes this year. Which, to be honest--and this sounds pretentious but i am confident enough to be able to say this--this is kind of an act of revenge on some of the people in this group, because I know they're expecting something over the top from me. Tl;dr: I have decided not to overextend myself for people who do not do the same for me/do not take my feelings into consideration (this is related to food because, at least for this party, I am not being driven to make food decisions based on emotional ties to food. Merry Xmas to me 🎄🎉🎁).

12/12: 262.2. Very exciting! This is the goal weight i need to be at the beginning of February to win my Healthy Wage pot. I'm going to keep working at it because I know the holidays are going to have the scale up and down over the next few weeks.

12/13: 264.2, and that makes sense because i feel so incredibly bloated today, like the little girl that turned into a blueberry in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory kind. I haven't even been eating at maintenance as far as calories go so i know it's not fat gain.
I'm tired and cranky like a toddler today so I'm going to be nice and go to bed early--if i could sleep for 12 hours straight i would be soooo happy 🥹

12/14: 262.2. Much better mood today! I got plenty of sleep for the first time in at least a week. Made some Xmas treats and will send them to work with my husband tomorrow. I did test them under varying conditions--standing, sitting--for safety, of course.
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R244 My 14th

F65, 5’6” married, MawMaw Proud. Ketovore - NO processed foods/eat clean. Big protein.

HW 172lbs in 2010.
Roller coaster 🎢 till now!
CW 129.8

R244 Commitments
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Now in “Maintenance” - Focus on strength, flexibility, agility, balance & muscle mass. Reach goals for next “InBody” in early Jan - gain 2lbs SMM. Stay at 130lbs or below while continuing to gain more SMM. (Skeletal Muscle Mass)

I can do much better w/exercise: steps 🚶‍♀️calisthenics🤸🏼, & ST🏋️‍♀️. Need stronger commitment & consistency. Must load up on protein on🏋️‍♀️days.

R244 Commitments:
1. ➡️⚖️ everyday. (What will this do to my psyche?!)
2. ST 🏋️‍♀️ every other day
3. DAILY: 60min HR 💓Zone 2
4. 5x per week - 🤸🏼 calisthenics (stretch, balance, agility, flexibility & speed) HIIT 3x /week
5. Stay grateful & mindful of the 🎄 ⛪️ holiday! 🙏
6. Plan and PREPARE.
7. Track daily: food, 8-10k+ 🚶‍♀️, macros, calories, Ex minutes, HR 💓Z2 min, Ex cal 🔥and NSVs
8. Choose health everyday!

Good luck 🍀💪🏻 Warriors!
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12/8 129.8
12/9 131.4
12/10 130.0
12/11 129.8
12/12 131.8
12/13 130.5
12/14 130.2
12/15 131.0
12/16
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#bestshapeofmylife 📣
Let’s GO! 💪🏻🙌🏻
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12/15 ⚖️ 131.0 lbs *** (see commentary)
Yesterday: ✅macros & 1468cal, 200 ex min including 60min 💗Z2 🏋️‍♀️30 min, 🔥1028 total ex cal 🚶‍♀️11.1k.

No distractions yesterday! Accomplished ALL exercise commitments… However… I spent a solid hr trying to talk myself out of going to play tennis & the gym… Came up with a gazillion excuses! Why? WHY did I do that? I finally FORCED myself to go & so it’s amazing that I did it. Woo-HOO!!! After playing tennis and the gym, I was still 2k steps short of 10k so 🚶‍♀️to Adoration chapel … Nice to be outside on a pretty day!

It’s forever a battle of my mind. REMEMBER: Facts OVER feelings. The battle is REAL!
👊🏻🥊👊🏻

***⚖️⚖️⚖️ Commentary: I’ve really had an incredibly good week trying to get to know and understand my body…. What variable is different since 129.0?! I’m working out 🏋️‍♀️ more. Still on goal with macros & cals & water! Over the last 9 years I was able to hit under 130 several times but not for more than six mos. Hovering around here must be my natural resting weight? I’m 65?Hmmmm…. I’ve never been this active before with ST🏋️‍♀️… still learning and focused. I’ve been so 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 on the plan. Building SMM. Scale DOESN’T MATTER when staying the course! @potasha - where are those “⚖️doesn’t matter photos”?!?!! 🥰
#bestshapeofmylife 📣
Let’s go! 🙌🏻

“Now is always the right time to make a good decision/choice for myself, the person I want to be and the life I want to live.”

Today: 🤸🏼🎾 Taking DGS to a basketball 🏀 game tonight.

R244 Prior Daily Comments
Health Journey
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244R Daily Comments

12/8 Yesterday - Good day but no real activity due to unforeseen meetings. ✅macros & 1443 cal. 🚶‍♀️5.6k.

Im noting I’m loosing some commitment to workout. This is a WARNING ⚠️ SIGN!! Cold weather does a number on me. Must move ONWARD no matter my “feelings”.

NSV: I’ve tracked 150 days in a row!! Staying mindful.

12/9 ⚖️. 131.4 I won’t pretend like that weight didn’t bother the hell out of me-for about THREE MINUTES… I was 100% on plan yesterday and ate under goal. The NSV? ⚖️won’t ruin my day… So…. Let’s stick with my continued commitment to weigh every day and see just how my scale swings… To really know my body and its fluctuations is to love my body-RIGHT?! I know I’m following the process, so I won’t be deterred… ! (But gosh… I do hate that scale… I do I do I do!)

✅macros & cal 1290, 🚶‍♀️3.1k, 🏋️‍♀️15 min, 💗Z2 - 12 min, 🔥42 active cal

Movement yesterday was cut short because I strained my back ST 🏋️‍♀️early in morn. (I did not properly warm-up!) But that 15 minutes was awesome! Therefore, I really couldn’t exercise, so I decided to limit my cal. I will be active today -back is good and my foot feels 💯!

12/10 ⚖️ 130.0lbs
Yesterday: ✅macros & 1744 cal , 125 ex min including 45min 💗Z2. ✅🏋️‍♀️20 min, 🔥570 total cal. 🚶‍♀️11.2k.

Nice walk. Solid 🏋️‍♀️. Enjoyed taking my DGS Christmas shopping.

Worked on developing a fully integrated/documented fitness routine - was to begin 1/1/24 (hard scheduled). But…. WILL START TODAY! Why put it off? Will do measurements today and head to the gym. (I just made a fresh commitment to myself!)

"Just like delayed gratification, outcomes and results are a lagging measure of really good daily habits." James Clear

12/11 ⚖️ 129.8lbs
Yesterday: ✅macros & 1440 cal , 80 ex min including 71 min 💗Z2. ✅🏋️‍♀️20 min, 🔥493 total cal. 🔥🚶‍♀️11.5k.

Gorgeous day! Nice walk. Good 🏋️‍♀️. NSV: So darn glad I woke up fresh and positive (no 🎄party!)

💡 I’m learning the scale doesn’t have as much of a grip on me during maintenance vs when I was in weight-loss mode. In maintenance I expect the fluctuations… But for some reason not so much during weight loss phase. (But obviously, I KNOW that’s not true!) So far so good - I’ve stayed on my plan so I don’t expect too much of a fluctuation & MAYBE ⚖️ everyday is a good thing for me in this time period. (increased ST 🏋️‍♀️to maintain/build muscle…) Let’s see how the scale reflects what’s happening in my body. The good thing is my mood is no longer ever-changing or riding on the 🎢.

12/12 ⚖️ 131.8 lbs
Yesterday: ✅macros & 1406 cal, 🚫ZERO ex min including ZERO min 💗Z2. 🚫🏋️‍♀️ZERO min, 🚫🔥ZERO total cal. 🚶‍♀️2.5k.

Started out positive: planning my exercises for day (took all my measurements for a starting point) then I became 💯distracted…. ALL DAY on another project that came out of nowhere. ⚠️Warning ⚠️ I am definitely prone to distractions😳

I WILL stick to my plans today!

NSV: Kept true to measuring, calories, macros & tracking.

131.8 lbs 🎢 ? I do feel “heavy” this morning…. I’ve been averaging 1450 cal /day so I don’t think it’s REAL weight … , maybe my body fluctuates 2 to 3lbs vs less than that? …. Learning.

12/13 ⚖️ 130.5lbs
Yesterday: ✅macros & 1506 cal, 143 ex min including 18min 💗Z2. 🏋️‍♀️35 min, 🔥1354 total cal. 🚶‍♀️8.5k.

Yesterday I wore myself out playing a competitive 🎾match & then doing 35 min 🏋️‍♀️at my newly found personal treasure Island/gym. I’m very comfortable there! The weight room was filled with peeps, but only three in the 🏀gym … I had a hair appointment later and actually had time to walk there and back (3 mile round trip) but opted out- (didn’t want to push it too much after nursing a stone bruise & a strained lower back for several days). Is there REALLY a true need for walking even more after my full/intense work-out? I was able to reach my other 💗Z goals. I give myself a 🙌🏻yesterday!

Today :💗Z2 & 🤸🏼.
Family holiday dinner this evening at a favorite restaurant. I’ve determined my order & will plan accordingly today!💪🏻

12/14 ⚖️ 130.2 lbs
Yesterday: ✅macros & 1536 cal, 30 ex min including 18min 💗Z2. 🔥300 total cal. 🚶‍♀️4.2k.

Another day of distractions, which are monopolizing my time and taking away my exercise/workout time. This is out of the ordinary, and will be over by mid-next week…. Special project fell in my lap…. Lots of decisions to make. All good. Actually, very good (Except for taking care of physical activity goals yesterday!). Dinner was enjoyable last night - went over just a fraction in carbs. Still barely in ketosis. Pleased to record everything!

NSV: Will power is strong. Keeping mindful of long-term benefits vs perceived short-term pleasure. Clothes continue to fit better or just too big.

NSV: I’m still learning/researching my body… Calorie intake is up (planned) to sustain my workouts and macros are ✅. I definitely need to eat even more on big workout 🔥days. Building muscle and increasing metabolism needs fuel…

NSV: I also let go of something today that was causing me HUGE stress… Glad to take that weight off.

Today: 🎾🏋️‍♀️🚶‍♀️🤸🏼



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Health Journey

1990 (Age 32) - Avg. 135 lbs
2001 (Age 43) - Avg 145 lbs
2010 (Age 52) HW 172 lbs

UGW = 130lbs (ceiling)

In Aug 2014 @ 157lbs (down 15 from heaviest of 172lbs in 2010), I decided to take control of my health. I lost 30lbs by 1/1/2015. Weight topped @ 128-132lbs through the end of 2020. Five years!

🎢 Roller Coaster Begins….

2020 through 2021, I fluctuated 132-137lbs. Three more solid years.

8/1/ 2022 crept up to 140lbs.
Dropped to 128lbs again by 9/30 then held 130lbs till 12/22.

2023 Back ⬆️ 145lbs by July 15! 15lbs BOOM! Enjoyed eating & margaritas way too much! Ive always eaten healthy BUT portion control is/was a huge issue. Started tracking. Joined “Just give me 10 days” R231 in beginning of 8/2023. Here we are!

I learned MY choices created an emotional 🎢 roller coaster with yo-yo weight and fitness. My forever goal is to reach 130lbs as a ceiling. Pretty clear to me that once I reached my 60s, I would reach a goal weight and then relax/ drift backwards. So glad 145lbs was the max over the last nine years.

I also noticed that as I aged it became much MUCH more difficult to lose weight. I could loose 15lbs easy in 6 to 8 weeks up to my 60s … This is absolutely not true anymore!!!!

Cumulative Round Results
7/15/2023 145lbs
R231 SW 143.6 EW 141.6 -3.4
R232 SW 140.2 EW 138.7 -6.3
R233 SW 139.4 EW 137.8 -7.2
R234 SW 137.8 EW 136.2 -8.8
R235 SW 136.2 EW 137.0 -8.0
R236 SW 137.0 EW 135.4 -9.6
R237 SW 135.4 EW 134.6 -10.4
R238 SW 134.0 EW 133.2 -11.8
R239 SW 133.0 EW 131.8 -13.2
R240 SW 132.3 EW 132.0 -13.5
R241 SW 132.0 EW 131.2 - 14.3
R242 SW 131.8 EW 129.2 - 16.3
R243 SW 129.0 EW 129.5 -15.8
R244 SW 129.8

jspecies11

@deepwoodslady
Congratulations on another notch on your belt! Well done you!👏👏👏

jspecies11

RND 244
SW: 129.6#
GW: Below 129#
Process: Track food and follow nutrition plan, increase water, strength training 5X/week, move it!
12/8 129.8#
12/9 128.8#
12/10 129.2#
12/11 129.2#
12/12 128.8#
12/13 128.4#
12/14 129.0#
12/15 128.8# 🏋️‍♀️✅, 🍎✅, 🚶‍♀️-✅ (not full on)
“You can throw in the towel, or you can use it to wipe the sweat off your face.”
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