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Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 246
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SW 164.6 RND 246
12/28 - 164.6 – good day logging, under my calorie goal and managed to work out (30 min walk, 20 min stretch) even though I wasn’t feeling it. Even hit my macros. Subbed cotton candy grapes for dessert and it was filling and delicious!
12/29 – 164.4 - Everything logged the best I could. Went on a 3.2 mile hike with the family. Slow but steady. Under calories met macros, met step goal, drank a lot of water. 11,000 steps
12/30 – 163.1 – date night, made it to gym class, first green smoothie (lemon not my fav), happy to have stayed under calorie and been able to splurge in what I was eating at the same time! 10,000 steps
12/31- 163.1 – weightlifted, very proud of the gains I have made in strength even though I’m still much weaker than I have been in the past, water intake was good, calories weren’t bad, squeaked in under total, green smoothie success, my phone died so I’m not sure on steps overall but it was over 8,000
1/1 HAPPY NEW YEAR – 163.4 – Not bad after celebrating, goals, kickboxing, hike with family, get my water in, meal plan and freeze some breakfasts for the start of school, take measurements to track
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I'm Julie. 35 years old. SAHM to two year old twins.
SW RND 246: 137.2
12/28: 134.8. I did it! I finally went back to the gym and ran 3 miles. Not a ton, but happy to get started after taking most of the month off.
12/29: 135.3. I ran 4 miles yesterday. It feels good to be running again. Food was okay- not great choices but somewhat low quantity. I haven't started tracking calories again, that's probably going to happen in the New Year.
12/30: 134.7. I did another 4 mile run yesterday, but that was all. No walks or anything else active. Again, food was okay, but not great choices.
12/31: 137.1. I had a few beers and wings yesterday, so I was expecting an increase in weight. Also, no exercise. I just had a lazy day since my kids were at my mom's.
1/1 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎆: 137.8. Must have a lot of water weight. I ran 6 miles yesterday and am a little sore from it. I also drank more water than usual. I ate well, possibly a bit high on sodium, but nothing crazy.
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Corina1143 wrote: »
My inspiration shorts. I got 'em on. Now to lose enough I can wear them in public by summer!
Looking forward to your summer piccie.
@Corina1143
You GO GURL! Looking forward to celebrating with you!!!! You got this 💪🏻🙌🏻
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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 EW 152.4
Round 245 SW 152.8 EW 152.8
Round 246 SW 152.2
Ultimate GW 125
12/28: 152.2
12/29: 152.8
12/30: 153.8
12/31: 152.4
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R246 - my 16th
F65, 5’6” married, MawMaw Proud. Ketovore - NO processed foods. Track. Maintain (-)130lbs. Gain Muscle. 🚶♀️🏋️♀️🤸🏼💦
R246 Focus & RGW (-) 130lbs
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Navigate this last part of 2023 of unpredictable, disrupted routines & avoid land mines. I still want a stronger commitment to consistency 🚶♀️🏋️♀️🤸🏼 but know it’s hard when my daily routine is discombobulated. I know it will be much better by 1/2. Calendar activities in RED each day. Plan. Be mindful. Slow down. Practice gratitude. Enjoy! 12/30 InBody. Goal is a 2lb increase of SMM.
My focus is just feeling strong and healthy every single day, mind body and spirit… What a balancing act. It’s all interconnected. I want to build a foundation of consistency, determination and dedication.
R246 COMMITMENTS:
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Round Goal: Stabilize ceiling of 130lbs while continuing to train/gain more SMM. (Skeletal Muscle Mass). Focus on strength, flexibility, speed & balance. Reach goals for next “InBody” slated for 12/30 - gain 2lbs SMM.)
1. ➡️⚖️ everyday. ⚡️
2. KETOSIS & IF 16-8
3. (Schedule all 🚶♀️🏋️♀️🤸🏼 in RED on calendar in advance)
4. ST 🏋️♀️ 30 min every other day
5. 5x per wk 🚶♀️60min 💓Z2
6. 5x per wk - 🤸🏼 calisthenics (stretch, balance, agility, flexibility & speed) (this is for tennis and the aging process)
7. 🎾HIIT 2-3x /week
8. Track : food, 🚶♀️8-10k+, macros, calories, Ex minutes, 💓Z2 min, 🔥Ex cal & NSVs
9. Stay grateful & mindful. Slow Down.
10. ENJOY!
📣#bestshapeofmylife 📣
Let’s Go!
12/28 ⚖️ 130.2 🥩
12/29 ⚖️ 130.6 (24 hr fast)
12/30⚖️ 131.0 InBody
12/31 ⚖️131.0 👖
1/1 ⚖️ 134.4 LOL!
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Daily Comments
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1/1 ⚖️ 134.4
Yesterday: ✅macros & 1595 cal,🚶♀️9.9k, ✅🏋️♀️20 min. 70 ex min total, 🔥370 ex cal, 💗Z2 - 59min
1/1 Yesterday: committed day! But ate late! good choices -Took care of business. 🚶♀️&🏋️♀️Celebrated early. Bed by 10pm. Ready for 💯 full steam ahead. 134.4?! HA! Not real. See ya tomorrow lying scale! My body is something else! Bye bye water!
Today: 🎾🏋️♀️🚶♀️
📣#bestshapeofmylife 📣
Let’s Go! 💪🏻🙌🏻⚡️
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R246 Previous Daily Comments
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12/28 ⚖️ 130.2lbs
Yesterday: ✅macros & 2021 cal,🚶♀️11.2k, 144 ex min, 🔥1067 ex cal, 💗Z2 43 min,🏋️♀️30 min
Yesterday: Early 🎾fun - some 💗Z2. Had to force myself to 🏋️♀️after… I always come up with so many excuses… Of course, I felt terrific when I checked-off that commitment. Short on steps so walked again in afternoon. Had 🥩 for lunch and chuck burger for dinner (No bread). (Much more than I usually eat - hungry from extended workout.)
Today: ?🚶♀️🤸🏼🎾 Holiday dinner tonight with friends. Thinking about a water/black coffee fast starting tonight leading up to InBody 12/30 @9AM. Really want to get back to ketosis. Researched: one 24 hr fast per wk. Then one 48 or 72hr fast every three months ... no more than that. Seems radical but based on solid science. Thinking on it.
12/29 ⚖️ 130.6
Yesterday: ✅macros & 1496 cal,🚶♀️14.9k, 97 ex min, 🔥520 ex cal, 💗Z2 - 81min
12/29. *** The positive energy from choosing discipline, embracing my plan & respecting the goals that I claimed for myself (yes me & no one else) is FAR FAR better than a fleeting, momentary tastebud party or “high” derived from rat poison carbs or piddling and waisting the entire day. *** repeating this to myself over & over because I had to coerce myself to walk yesterday … Why?!
Today: 🚶♀️🏋️♀️? I may not get to exercise today, because I have to deal with car troubles again… water/coffee fast until InBody tomorrow 9AM.
12/30⚖️ 131.0
Yesterday: 🚫macros & 1225 cal,🚶♀️2.8k, 🚫ex min, 🔥🚫ex cal, 💗Z2 - 🚫
⚖️ 131.0 is real. Sure hope it’s added muscle? Zero 🚫 day. Did it even happen? Did not accomplish anything except sat in car dealership for hrs. Fasted until 3 PM then opted for eggs. Light dinner but loaded with rat poison. Feel like a deadbeat loafer. Sabotage much?!?!?!! Good 💦. InBody @ 10am. Will post tomorrow.
12/31 ⚖️ 131.0
Yesterday: ✅macros & 1701 cal,🚶♀️4.3k, 38 ex min, 🔥270 ex cal, 💗Z2 - 15 min
12/31 Yesterdays “InBody” threw me for a loop… it’s ultra sensitive so Im somewhat skeptical (timing of 💦/dietary/TMI fluctuations). Need to measure once a month for six months to get a truly solid reading. Results: I still need to +3.1 muscle & -2.3 fat… (Which basically says I accomplished NOTHING for two months!) I lost 2.5lbs but the majority of it was muscle & gained fat. YIKES! Skeptical of scan results because I know I’m stronger… I definitely need to add more muscle & lose fat - the exact amount is ? at this point… confirms I’m simply not spending enough time in the gym. Also confirms that 130-132lbs is realistic maintenance for me … not below 130. The end result : I will build muscle, eat healthy & stay committed. This is very hard stuff. Onward. Focus on 🏋️♀️🏋️♀️🏋️♀️.
Bring on the New Year!🍾🎉🎈
Affirmation: Consistency in healthy habits leads to extraordinary results.
👖pants-emonium posted later today! @potasha?
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Health Journey
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1990 (Age 32) - Avg. 135 lbs
2001 (Age 43) - Avg 145 lbs
2010 (Age 52) HW 172 lbs
UGW = 130lbs (ceiling)
Aug 14, 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 remained @ 128-132lbs through the end of 2020. Five years!
🎢 Roller Coaster Begins….
2020 through 2021, I fluctuated 132-140 lbs.
8/1/ 2022 crept up to 142lbs.
Dropped to 128lbs again by 9/30 then held 130lbs till 1/1/23.
2023 Back ⬆️ 145lbs by July 15! 15lbs BOOM! Enjoyed eating & margaritas way too much! Ive always eaten somewhat healthy BUT portion control is/was a huge issue. Started tracking 7/15. Joined “Just give me 10 days” R231 in beginning of 8/2023. Here we are @ 130 determined to…. be in the
📣#bestshapeofmylife 📣
I learned MY choices created an emotional 🎢 roller coaster with yo-yo weight and fitness. My forever goal is to maintain 130lbs as a ceiling. Pretty clear to me that once I reached a goal weight I would then relax/ drift backwards. So glad 145lbs was the max over the last nine years.
I also noticed that as I age it becomes much MUCH more difficult to lose weight. I could loose 15lbs easy in 8 weeks up to 2020ish … 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 EW 130.0 - 15.0
R245 SW 130.5 EW6 -
@deepwoodslady Personally, when I read about the CRAP your daughter brings, to you/your house, my first thought is that she’s trying to kill you! I agree with @Cchassee. Throw it away or take it to a homeless shelter or feed it to the pigs. GET RID OF IT! I would not worry about offending her - YOU should be offended by her BLATANT disrespect for your health! Yes, I am raising my voice and if offends people, well, it offends them. Not apologizing.6
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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; R244: 154.9; R245: 154.0
Last weight
12/27 - 154.0
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: 80oz
Day, Weight, Comment
12/28 - 155.4
12/29 - 153.9
12/30 - 155.1
12/31 - 155.1
01/01 - 154.8 - Happy New Year! I admit, I let the stress of the septic tank issue and the kids leaving get to me. I feasted on all the cookies (now there are none) and breads. Too many calories, not enough movement Friday, even with my run. Saturday had more movement and slightly less calories, but still not in control by any means. Yesterday was better but not great. BF was back from exchanging kids and we had our low carb day. No exercise, though. TOM arrived yesterday morning adding to extra bloat and heaviness. Hopefully over the coming days, things will settle out in life and therefore I can settle out my eating. New Years Lucky dinner tonight with Fam and watching Michigan (my team) play Alabama in the Rose Bowl. It will be very stressful. Once BF is up, I'll go change into workout clothes and knock out my run and walk the dogs. Also have lots of posts to catch up on!
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Previous Day's Comments12/28 - Once again, not enough water. I'm really failing at that. I'm setting reminders on my phone to drink water earlier so I'm not trying to fit it all in before bed like I have been lately. I also gave in to too many cookies and sweets. Today is a low carb day. I have the cabbage-wrapped dumplings to make up for lunch today before the cabbage goes bad. Dinner is something called Marry Me Chicken. No clue, but it's low carb so we're giving it a try. Only workout is walking the dogs and anything bodyweight I manage through the day since I didn't plan. Another thing I'm writing down for me to get fixed up and planned out once kids are gone. Today is their last full day, they leave about 930am tomorrow.
12/29 - Better! Low carb day went okay. The cabbage dumplings were a nightmare since the cabbage leaves tore more often than they didn't. I was pleasantly surprised with the ones I managed to make though BF wasn't. I remainder of the filling I made into chicken meatballs using pork rind "breadcrumbs" and BF liked those better. Dinner was Marry Me Chicken which ended up being a lot less of a "one pot dinner" and required sides. Fortunately I had some burger lettuce and I had harvested some of my spring mix plants to allow enough greenery for BF and I to make a salad. Our septic system may need a full replacement - it may be too small and it overflowed. The company we paid to drain and inspect both tanks prior to purchase of this house ended up only draining and inspecting one... Ugh. Emergency drain cost over $500 and now we're looking at over $15,000 in the coming months. Stress relief is going to be a focus now.
12/30 - DNP
12/31 - DNP
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Just popping in to join. I am in maintenance and don't weigh daily, but I would like to put 10 days together of staying on target and it is amazing to me how much better you can feel about everything after just a week to 10 days of staying on track. To participate I am going to put my RHR as my metric for the night before because my goal is to keep it below 59 which only happens when I keep to my activity and don't binge.
12/28 RHR 59 💚 Not a bad day
12/29 RHR 60 💛 good day with a 7 mile run
12/30 RHR 60 💛 Did not sleep well which probably contributes to this
12/31 RHR 58 💚 Slept well. Tried something different.
1/1 RHR 58 💚 Did NOT sleep well (too many fireworks) Continuing experiment with Synthroid at wake up vs middle of night. Challenge HALF DONE already. And happy new year.
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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
To 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
SW RND 245 133.0 AW 134.5We 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
My 240th round!
SW RND 246 134.5
12/28 131.5 Drank plenty of water, 16g total carbs Going to brunch with friends at 11. Be strong, be strong, be strong.
12/29 133.5 Potatoes and toast with steak & eggs yesterday. I ate about 2/3 oz of cheddar and 2 strips of bacon for “supper.”This weight should go quickly. Having Chicken Crack Casserole today. Arts and crafts “get rid of the goodies day” today.
12/30 134.5 No idea why my weight is up except possibly not enough water. The keto bar cookies I made (I didn’t have any leftover goodies) were quite popular. Our California neighbors are coming up today and she is planning to make a ham dinner for some of us while they are here. I hope she realizes that people make plans for New Year’s Eve!
12/31 134.0 Great Greek today.
1/1 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎆 134.5 @4am WHY am I awake this early??? California neighbors are fixing ham and turkey today and going back to Cali tomorrow. I’m making “Smashed Crisp Potatoes” or something like that. I don’t generally eat potatoes but will try these. I know they will send ham and turkey home with all of us and try to get us to take anything refrigerated or frozen. They brought us 2 shopping bags of fruit that I will end up taking to DD#2’s school. They clearly don’t understand low carb/no sugar.8 -
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📆 2015–2023Feb. 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: end weight running average 191. 😳
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 (+/-0)
R144 12/17/23: end weight DNW
R145 12/27/23: end weight DNW
R146 goals—return to tracking & daily weigh ins (from 12/31), no snacking after dinner, no ice cream, cut back on cheese, bread, and pasta, walk at least 30 minutes most days
Day, Weight, Comment
12/28 - DNW
I tracked yesterday. Calories were very low, not because I skimped on meals but because I did not snack!. I knitted all through evening tv time, and had no urge to eat, so thats what I plan to do going forward. Guess I’d better start something big but mindless!
12/29 - DNW
I did reasonably well yesterday, but was hungry at night and had a few Triscuits with cheese quite late. Better than ice cream! I’m going to pay attention, but I think on days when I have a very light breakfast, I’m hungrier at night, and when I have more food, especially protein, I’m not hungry later. So, 2 scrambled eggs + coffee this morning! We’ll see.
12/30 - DNW
Ok, last day of my no-weigh-in break. I suspect I’ll be up a couple of pounds from my last weigh in, which was 189 at the end of R143, but I’ll (re)start where I am. Yesterday my calories were low (1220) but I did have cereal & almond milk around 9 p.m. because I really was hungry. Ok, off to groom the doggy! Happy last Saturday of 2023!
12/31 - 191
Well, there it is. 2023 has been a fat year for me—I’m up 12.4 pounds. Emotional self-sabotage, and it has to stop. So my goals for 2024–- sleep and get up earlier,
- meditate 10 minutes minimum per day,
- move more,
- try not to eat after dinner but if I am really hungry, eat something light and healthy,
- eat more responsibly when out for lunch with friends,
- Calories <1400 most days.
01/01 - 190.6
Happy New Year! It’s not much, but I’ll take a January 1st loss as a harbinger for the coming year. I ate responsibly yesterday. DH wants to order Thai food for lunch/dinner, so I’m avoiding the high-calorie curries in favor of a stir fry heavy on veggies, save half for tomorrow, and enjoy it.
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@deepwoodslady I might be alone here, but I say give it back “RETURN TO SENDER” or throw it away. Seriously. What kind of passive aggressive gesture is that? It’s similar to someone giving a fifth of vodka to a recovering alcoholic.WTF? (I can’t bring myself to write WTH because it definitely qualifies for WTF?! ) Give it back to her… And ask her to “keep it in safekeeping” for you both to enjoy a small bite whenever she visits… Just tell her you don’t trust yourself to keep it in the house because you are determined to move forward in 2024! Did she buy a present for herself? please please please get it out of your house and you will be so proud that you did! Self-care is the best care! ❤️🥰😘
@deepwoodslady I agree with @Cchassee , but I wouldn’t suggest she keep it for the two of you for later. Tell her you appreciate the thought but this is poison for you, both for your diabetes and your weight. If it’s too hard to give it back, or she won’t take it, then throw it away. That may seem wasteful, but putting it in your body is both wasteful and toxic. You don’t owe her any explanation beyond that—she knows you’re diabetic and have worked hard to lose weight, and she knows what she’s done. If she gets angry, that’s her problem, not yours. I know it doesn’t seem that simple, but I’ve struggled recently with giving up a toxic friend and have decided that it really is that simple. I know she’s your daughter, so that’s a bit different, but because she IS your daughter, she should be thinking of your health and supporting your efforts, not sabotaging. Hugs to you—and strength!
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👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE
5'1", female, 52 years old.
SW: 187.0 CW: 187.0
R246
RGW: 186.0
FGW: 160
UGW: 120
Goals for this Year
• Be able to wear my wedding ring again
Goals for this round
• Track daily
• Journal Daily
• Drink 64oz of water daily
• 8000 Steps/day
12/28 - No weight, 5,972 steps, low for the day, did not track water but I know it was not good
12/29 - 187.0, 5,882 steps, low for the day, need to work on getting a walk in or getting on the treadmill. Did not track my water again.
12/30 - 188.0, 6,067 steps, low for the day but I am tracking and really that is my main goal this week. Did not track water. Overall a good day. Did some work, had to spend time on the phone getting our internet and tv fixed. Almost 2 hours, not fun but things seem to be so much better now. Ended the evening by doing up some new nails.
12/31 - 186.8, 5,882 Steps, very low for the day. I ordered a new scale, both one for the house and 1 for travel. I don't want to use travel as an excuse to not weigh myself. Had a good evening with friends last night.
1/1 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎆186.4
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Back for another round. Began a week before Thanksgiving at 203. Starting weight this round is 195. Goal weight this round is 193. Ultimate goal is 156 pounds. Biggest mistakes last round: not enough water, mixed nuts, and inaccurate tracking. So....... start every day with a 1/2 liter of water after weigh in, track food as you eat. Make a plan for each day and stick to it! Nothing changes if nothing changes! It's the Carbs!!! Stay away from the nuts, give em to the squirrels!
12/28-195
12/29-195
12/30-195
12/31-194 Logging my food after every meal! Drink more water, less coffee!
01/01-194 Went to see UCONN women play Marquette with Liz and Dennis. Great game, ate popcorn and a hot dog with roll. Came home and didn't fall apart. Right back with LowCarb!! *Note to self- Special occasions of any sort are like walking on a cliff edge with the wind blowing towards the sea. Don't test yourself.
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SummerSkier wrote: »By the way if any of you are runners and signed up for Run the Year I have a team open to all!
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Hi, I'm Charissa
Thank you, QuiltingJaine for keeping us focused!
62 y/o female
OSW 2022-03 230.3
1SW 2023-01 221.8
1SW 2024-01 223.4
Round 246, just in the nick of time!!! In the course of a year, I managed to gain. Normally this would upset me and I'd throw in the towel, only to gain more weight; but I did have success in 2023. Life just got in the way and I lost my focus. During the ride, I learned some things that work and truly are sustainable, I also learned that I need to work on my emotions and how they relate to how I treat or mistreat my body.
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🏋🏾♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
Goals this round:
*This round will be odd, but it will be a start. I will be on vacation 12/29 - 1/2. I will get plenty of exercise (walking) but I probably won't begin the nutrition refocus until I get back since I won't be cooking and not sure what my options will be.
1/3 on...
- Tracking to the best of my ability 🍎and staying under calorie budget (just say NO!)- Defining a higher calorie budget which will make the loss slower but again, more sustainable.
Also get rid of the oops factor. When targets are too low, it easy to say...Oops, I went over so I
might as well have...<fill in the blank>
- Closing my rings : 🚶🏽
Stats and Previous RoundsHW: 230
CW: 223.4 as of 12/27/2023
2023 Round History2023 EOY Results = 1.6 Gain2024 Round History
Round 210/1 SW: 221.8 EW: 220.6 Loss 1.2 Total Loss 1.2 (01/02/2023)
Round 211/2 SW: 220.6 EW: 218.6 Loss 2.0 Total Loss 3.2
Round 212/3 SW: 218.6 EW: 216.6 Loss 2.0 Total Loss 5.2
Round 213/4 SW: 216.6 EW: 219.8 Gain -3.2 Total Loss 2.0 Yikes!
Round 214/5 SW: 219.8 EW: 219.4 Loss 0.4 Total Loss 2.4
Round 215/6 SW: 219.4 EW: 216.9 Loss 2.5 Total Loss 4.9
Round 216/7 SW: 216.9 EW: 219.5 Gain -2.6 Total Loss 2.3
Round 217/8 SW: 219.5 EW: 217.4 Loss 2.1 Total Loss 4.4
Round 218/9 SW: 217.4 EW: 221.7 Gain -2.6 Total Loss .1
Round 219/10 SW: 221.7 EW: 220.9 Loss 0.8 Total Loss .9
Round 220/11 SW: 220.9 EW: 218.9 Loss 2.0 Total Loss 2.9
Round 221/12 SW: 218.9 EW: 213.4 Loss 5.5 Total Loss 8.4
Round 222/13 SW: 213.4 EW: 216.9 Gain 3.5 Total Loss 4.9
Round 223/14 SW: 216.9 EW: 214.5 Loss 2.4 Total Loss 7.3
Round 224/15 SW: 214.5 EW: 214.0 Loss 0.5 Total Loss 7.8
Round 225/16 SW: 214.0 EW: 213.6 Loss 0.4 Total Loss 8.2
Round 226/17 SW: 213.6 EW: 214.7 Gain 1.1 Total Loss 7.1
Round 227/18 SW: 214.7 EW: 212.7 Loss 2.0 Total Loss 9.1
Round 228/19 SW: 212.7 EW: 213.8 Gain 1.1 Total Loss 8.00 * Holiday, 6 days vac- last home weigh in
Round 229/20 SW: 213.8 EW: 215.2 Gain 1.4 Total Loss 6.6 A bit of a setback
Round 230/21 SW: 215.2 EW: 213.8 Loss 1.4 Total Loss 8.0 simply lost what I gained
Round 231/22 SW: 213.8 EW: 215.1 Gain 1.4 Total Loss 6.7
Round 232/23 SW: 215.1 EW: 215.1 Loss 0.0 Total Loss 6.7
Round 233/24 SW: 215.1 EW: 217.4 Gain 2.3 Total Loss 4.4
Round 234/25 SW: 217.4 EW: 214.7 Loss 2.7 Total Loss 7.1
Round 235/26 SW: 214.7 EW: 214.5 Loss .2 Total Loss 7.3
Round 236/27 SW: 214.7 EW: 216.0 Gain 1.3 Total Loss 6.0
Round 237/28 SW: 216.0 EW: 217.4 Gain 1.4 Total Loss 4.4
Round 238/29 SW: 217.4 EW: 214.6 Loss 2.8 Total Loss 7.2
Round 239/30 SW: 214.6 EW: 216.8 Gain 2.2 Total Loss 5.0
Round 240/31 SW: 216.8 EW: 216.8 Gain 0.0 Total Loss 5.0 ~ Vacation and didn't weigh so just going to leave it here even though its not right🙂
Round 241/32 SW: 216.8 EW: 220.2 Gain 3.4 Total Loss 1.6 at least I know why....
Round 242/33 SW: 220.2 Can't find my scale and totally missed reporting this round
Round 243/34 SW: 220.2 EW: 216.4 Loss 3.8 Total Loss 5.4 .
Round 244/35 SW: 216.4 EW: 218.8 Gain 2.4 Total Loss 3.0 .
Round 245/36 SW: 218.8 EW: 223.4 Gain 4.6Total Gain 1.6 .2024 YTD Results = 0.0 LossGoal Weight
Round 246/37 SW: 223.4 EW: 223.4 Loss 0.00 Total Loss .Goal Weight #1 213 Achieved on:
Goal Weight #2 203
Goal Weight #3 193
Goal Weight #4 183
Goal Weight #5 173
Goal Weight #6 163
Goal Weight #7 153
Goal Weight #8 143
🏋🏾♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
SW: 223.4 end of round 245
12/28 223.8 ~ This morning was a Don't think, just do it morning. I set the alarm to make sure I woke up in time to exercise. I wanted to turn over and go back to sleep but I didn't. Went to the gym. Weights: Arms & Legs. 10 minutes on the bike and 20 minutes on the treadmill. Always happy when it's done!🙂 Lots of junk in the house from the holidays. I forgot I made Buckeyes as they were in the refrigerator. I tried one and then had another, they were so good. I'm going to freeze them into individual servings for portion control
. The rest of the stuff is going out (garbage) tonight. We leave tomorrow for Vegas for 3+ days so I will come back to an empty house and start with a clean slate!
12/29 223.6 ~ 🏋🏾♀️ Don't think, just do it!! Weights: Shoulders, Back and a little chest🙂 30 minutes on the treadmill. Ready for mini vacation!!
12/30 *vacation*
12/31 *vacation*
1/1 *vacation* Happy New Year!!! Getting lots and lots of steps in. Big dinner last night but mostly sea food. One more day then a travel day. It's been fun!
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RND 246: My Journey ~ Round 3
F, 67, 5’4" ~ SW-231 Ultimate goal weight of 160lb at the end of RND 278
End of last round- 222.8
12/28~ (Day 21) - 221.7 ~ Planning, when will I learn?
~It's a new round, but the same goal. Keep logging in and choose for the end goal; a healthy active lifestyle. Yesterday was not what I had hoped for. Maybe that is the problem, hoping and not planning. I talk about planning, but then I procrastinate until it's too late to plan because the time to act (exercise, eat) is here and I am 'not in the mood' to think about it. Planning, when will I learn? It seems like such a good idea, but my follow-through sucks! On the happy side whatever I am doing is working.
12/29~ (Day 22) -222. ~ I am feeling positive today.
~Though the weather is sucky I will walk after work today. 2 miles is the goal. My knee, you are probably tired of hearing about it (sorry), is still stiff and sore from my last walk. It doesn't help sitting most of the day for work, I do get up and walk the stairs at least once every couple of hours and stretch a bit. Hopefully, the stiffness and pain will ease up a bit soon. I was a full year before the last knee replacement was totally pain-free. I must remember that and keep up the rehab. I have a new bike I want to get on ASAP.
12/30~ (Day 23) -221.1 ~ Woo hoo!!! 10 pounds gone forever!
~ This challenge is so inspiring. All the support from this group, the ideas and successes you all share keep me logging on every day and I am finally seeing success can happen.
12/31~ (Day 24) -220.2 ~ Last day of 2023! Make it Work.
~ Almost noon and not a thing accomplished. So, I’m going to post, get up off my a** and get moving. It’s a pretty day; cool, slightly overcast, and dry. I’m headed out the door for a walk and perhaps some beach time depending on the tide. Then, what to cook for dinner? I’m staying home safe tonight with my husband with a toast at midnight to start the new year. Happy New Year to you all. Be safe and my god bless you all with a successful, New Year-New you!
01/01~ (Day 25) -220.7
~ Well, that was not at all what I planned. I ate too much, was way too carb-heavy, and erratic, and I missed lunch. Thank God that is behind me. New year – New me. Procrastination (I’ll do it later) should be my middle name. How, do I get out of that mindset? I would think after 67 years I would have figured it out. It’s so easy to say, ‘Just do It’. But the follow-through, ugh, I need help. Suggestions?
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Whatever you are not changing, you are choosing.
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Okay, I sort of gave up and gave in for the last couple weeks of December. So I gained back a lot of weight, but it's fine. It's a new year and a new plan and I'm back on track and looking forward to getting down to my goal weight by the end of the year (need to lose 53 more pounds).
Jen; 47; 5'4"
About Me:This is my eighteenth round and looking forward to participating again.
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 and I just started a job in November 2023 after being a stay-at-home mom for 23+ years which makes getting any outdoor exercise difficult.
Previous Rounds:RND 229 - SW: 287.8; EW: 280.4 (-7.4)Total Lost RND 230-RND 245 (Jul 23 - Dec 23): 68.4lbs
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)
RND 244 - SW: 213.6; EW: 211.2 (-2.4)
RND 245 - SW: 211.2; EW: 219.4 (+8.2) !!!! (It was the holidays so I'm okay with this)
Goals:
* track food every day
* no snacking after work
* make healthier food choices
Round 246
heaviest: 294 (7/4/23)
SW: 219.4
GW (short term): 200
RGW: 216
12/28 - 216.0 - 1286 steps
12/29 - 217.6 - 8338 steps
12/30 - 218.6 - 8608 steps
12/31 - 219.4 - 8121 steps - (Forgot to post this last night) Today was the last day I gave myself permission to pig out and just eat what I want without weighing or counting calories or even caring about what I was eating. The last week, I'd had all the things I had been missing for the previous 5+ months and I have no regrets. Today before lunch, I had some Sour Cream & Onion chips then my husband ordered pizza so I grabbed a few Philly Cheesesteak slices as I left for work. Then after work, I ate some more pizza and had the rest of my chips and dip I bought yesterday to celebrate the end of the year. Tomorrow is a new day and I'll be back on track. I already packed up the uneaten bags of chips to take downstairs in the morning so they won't tempt me. I can't wait for the new year and what it will bring. I really think I'll hit my goal of 165lbs by the end of the year. At the very least, I'll get below 200lbs sometime this year and that will be awesome because I haven't been that light in 24 years.
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I’m a 65 year young gal working on getting rid of those last 8 pounds. Last go-around I didn’t always manage to get my steps in due to my walking partner (dog) being on house arrest due to a pulled muscle. Also went on a mini vacation. This round I would like to get back on track so I can start the next round strong! Here we go! We got this! And yes, I’m late to this party due to that mini-vacation!
🌻SW RND 237. 148.2🌻
🎄SW RND 245. 138.5🎄
SW RND 246
12/28. DNW
12/29. DNW
12/30. DNW
12/31. 139.9.
1/1 139.5. Today I have a big neighborhood brunch to attend. I will plan moderation.
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@deepwoodslady ~ A year's worth of chocolate!! Oh my. I don't recall if you're still working in an office or not, but is it something you can take to work and share? The temptation would be way to much for me. Sorry you have this challenge!! As I read what others have said...giving it back may be the best option...especially since it's your daughter. Hopefully she will understand. By not acknowledging what she did and how harmful it is to you, she could easily repeat it for birthdays or the next holiday!
@Cchassee ~ Great work. You must be so proud!
@Corina1143 ~ Awesome picture! Congrats!
Happy New Year everyone and Congrats to you if you lost, and even if you had a bit of a gain (like me)....you are still here and still working towards better health, and that's what counts!
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Cori, 74, f, 5'8", starting weight 220s
My 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= 174
Round 5 sw= 174.8 ew= 174.8
Just trying to be healthy. Weight loss is an extra bonus.
Eventual weight goal = 164
12/27 = 175 sleep not good, eating not good, no exercise. Why do I white knuckle it through the difficult time, then fall apart immediately after? Gotta do better!
12/30 = 176.4 sleep ok, eating bad, no exercise.
12/31 = 177
1/1 = 177.8 bad day yesterday, ate better than I have been, lots of room for improvement. Bad nights sleep. Too cold to walk, so walked the aisles at Walmart, but it was crowded, so walked slowly trying not to run over people. It's too cold to walk outside today and the gym is closed. I'm up 4.6 pounds in December and another .8 today. I don't want to gain back what I've lost, and I'm tired of losing and gaining the same weight over and over. Ive got to figure this out.
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Thanks, Everyone for the encouragement! I need it now. Maybe a little seasonal funk?
Looking forward to a bright new year.
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Hi @Onewomanswalk ~ I've been hanging in the procrastination lane with you, friend ~ but we're gonna change that!
Our WHY just has to be big enough!!! I'm looking at my weight loss / health goals like my survival depends on it, and plan on getting it done whether I like it or not. I had to remind myself I'm a rockstar getting it done personality type with and for everyone else in my life. So why is it so easy to be less conscientious with myself? Admittedly, age, hormones and blah blah blah makes it harder now ... and that sucks, but so what? I've promise myself no more emotional distractions exhausting myself taking care of everyone else -- and no more excuses to fall (and stay, lol) off the wagon.
2024 Mirror Mantra: You're healthy, vibrant, toned and beautiful. #glowgirl
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12/28 237.4 Well folks, I never left MFP, but I certainly haven't been taking things seriously in 2023, and I have a lot of regain to show for it. I did my best when I was way more active here, so it's time to start. Missed you all!
12/29 237 At my dad's house with my travel scale but no food scale. It's been a long while since I've consistently tracked my food so I'm going to need to get back into the habit when I get home. Nice to see a move in the right direction today.
12/30 237 A miracle I stayed the same as we saw Wonka last night and I ate a giant popcorn. We did take the dog for a walk and my meals weren't terrible. Today we have a big family celebration at the Legion.
12/31 236 Our visit with my Dad was great. We are on the road home today.. the ride is about 11 hours so my steps will be minimal. Road food as we didn't have anything to pack. Would be different if I was back in my good habits. Something to think of for future trips.
1/1 237.4 Yesterday was road trip snacks, fast food, appetizers, and some alcohol to ring in the New Year. A ton of excess has me back where I started this round which is to be expected. I'm back home and getting back in my routine so I expect things to head in a positive direction now. Happy New Year all!
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CamandJarvis wrote: »SummerSkier wrote: »By the way if any of you are runners and signed up for Run the Year I have a team open to all!
Tell me more, please! I'm training up for my first 10k (April 28th) and I have my first trail run (5k, June 1) and an annual run in November (unsure if 5k or 10k, depends on how April goes).
@CamandJarvis do a search on Run the Edge and you can sign up for the program. I created a team there so if you sign up let me know and I will invite you to the team also. I like having a poster which I fill in with my mileage too.
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OSW: 348.1 lbs
RSW: 322.3 lbs
UGW: 150 lbs
RGW: less than now
RND 246 - My RND 5
12/28 322.3
12/29 322
12/30 320.1
12/31 319.2
1/1 317 🥳🥳🥳 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎆
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@Onewomanswalk
You choose. You stick to it. You get right back on the horse. You speak firmly to yourself and say in the mirror: “I chose to deviate, now I choose to get back on track & quit eating garbage.” Be firm. I’m sure you keep promises to people you love. Time now to love yourself even more. Staying committed is now your 24/7 job. Self-discipline feels better than a momentary lapse. You’ll even have the results as an added bonus. You got this.! Onward!6 -
So I've been putting some thought into this chocolate gift from my youngest daughter..... I think I know what may have happened. Sometime in December she & I were out of town together and I ran into an Aldi's to pick up my dark chocolate. They have a brand called Moser Roth which comes in various amount of cocoa and cocao. I will buy it as high as a 90% content although this last time it was 70%. She asked me about it because of my diabetes and I told her that I find having a square at night helps to stave off my chocolate cravings and that the extra benefit is that it is an antioxident.
I have noticed that in all that chocolate she bought, most of it is dark chocolate. Of course, having a Lindt dark chocolate truffle is not the same as having a 70% or higher cocao piece, but I'm sure she does not understand that because I did not fully go into it or explain it to her. I'm sure she thought it would be something I would love and something I could really use.
What she doesn't know is that I don't eat a square EVERY NIGHT for 365 days. I eat it on occasion when it fits into my macros and when I have a particular craving for something sweet. This is why I like that brand. When you open the bar up, it actually consists of about 5 smaller separately wrapped little mini candy bars that contain 2 squares. It is easy to break it apart, keep the other half in the wrap and put the wrap back into the main bar for safekeeping. It keeps it fresher than just buying a big hunk of a bar. (I'll post a pic for clarification). Anyway, I don't think her gift was an attempt at being brutal. I just think she has misunderstood and so my intention first and foremost is to explain this to her (or the candy may never end).
My plan for the candy is to share with everyone in the family. A little to each family will not be too hurtful. I will ask them not to let her know because she is still quite fragile with all she is going through. Also, I know that she made a big financial leap here that she couldn't afford just to try to provide me something she thought would help. The others will understand and keep it under their hats. I am also going to share the candy with her as she love chocolate, although she is a tiny little person who picks at it and has such wonderful control that I just don't have yet. I will talk to her about my diabetes and explain that I don't eat it everyday. I will ask her to choose some to take home (a lot if possible), whatever is left after this, I will follow Tish's advice ( @tiabirdie56 ) and freeze the rest in my deep freeze that is in the garage since I actually can use some of it. However, I need to keep only the darkest of chocolate since that is where I have the most control. I am not CRAZY about dark cacao so the control is built-in. I know that this plan will not be the most popular with many of you, but I think it can protect my daughter's feelings, be a blessing to some of the other kids/grandkids and still help me to, especially since all my cacao has to be bought out-of-town. I absolutely will not pawn off too much to just one person to create problems for someone else. I will be careful and thoughtful.
Well that's my plan and I'll do my best to stick to it. I've worked too hard on my weight AND by glucose numbers so that will be my guiding force and light going forward. I've had many good ideas on a couple of different challenges and I thank you all for your input. By combining some of your ideas, I think it's a good plan. I will be having ANOTHER talk with my daughter, but this time I will explain things better to her and leave no room for questions. She is not a sabotaging kind of person, honestly. She is just a little thing that does not understand the challenges I face as an obese person (food control). Her heart was in the right place this time I do believe. As for the wine, I will have no problem controlling that. The Martini & Rossi Asti (sparkling wine) is one of my favorites. She bought little 4 packs of that which provides about 2 nice pour wineglasses each. That will last me a long time. She also bought one large bottle which I will not pop open until I have a social occasion or family gathering where it can be shared. Control with alcohol is not a problem for me.
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RND 246 (my first)
53 y/o Female - 5’3”
SW: 155.8 - heaviest I’ve been since childbirth (my youngest is 14). Joined MFP in 2011 and got down to bouncing between 125-130 lbs consistently for several years. Over the past 2 years I have gained 25 lbs - with 16 of them coming in 2023. It’s time for me to get back to basics and do what I know works. Be active, be consistent, log everything.
Happy New Year! Here’s to a productive and successful 2024 🥳
12/28 - 155.8 - ran 3 (very slow) miles
12/29 - 155.0 - ran 3 miles with short intervals
12/30 - 155.0 - ran 4 miles today
12/31 - 154.7 - happy to be going in the right direction….now need to hang onto the trend into the new year. Rest day today. Tomorrow i will begin the Winter Warrior Challenge. 31 days….3 miles each day….OUTSIDE. Living in Michigan, that can be quite challenging in January. so far it has been a very mild winter. We had snow on Halloween but nothing since. Anticipating that will change in the next week or so. I have done this challenge several times in prior years but have not done it for the past two. My best fitness years have begun with this challenge so I decided to take it on even though I don't feel “ready” for it. Excited to be doing it again. Cheers to the last day of 2023!
1/1 - Happy New Year! 155.2 - had some salty food last night ringing in the new year - so hoping that is the cause of the gain and that I will be going in the other direction again soon. Ran 3 miles today. Day 1 of the Winter Warrior Challenge. 30 more to go - 3 miles outside - every day in January.
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@ deepwoodslady
Sounds like a great plan to me.
I would also tell her, while you're talking, that she doesn't need to spend so much $$ on gifts, showing that she cares is gift enough.
I eat Lindt 85% chocolate for exactly the reasons you mentioned. I eat less and less through the years. By choice, not depriving myself.6
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