❤️⭐️2024 Weekly Weigh-in Challenge⭐️❤️
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Hi everyone, Happy Weekend and Welcome All!
I'm sorry to be reporting so late! I am somewhat disheartened to report that my weight on Wednesday was 158, even though I was very careful about food and beverages and walked and danced a LOT that week! Still, I must be honest. I was so bummed out that I went completely off the rails with eating and even consumed several alcoholic beverages from Wednesday through Friday! Why the self-sabotage, I wonder?
No more! I forgive myself, as I'm only a fallible human. So...Here I go again!
Enjoy the coming days. I will make sure to report back here on Wednesday, September 18th, which incidentally, is only 15 weeks until January 1st, 2025! I hope to lose a pound per week (or more) so I can ring in the New Year at least fifteen pounds lighter! Let's GO!🩷
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My name is Donna. I am 64 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5’ 5” tall. My highest weight was 253 in 2016. My MFP start weight was 235 in 2018.
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145-155 (I’ll know it when I get there!)
Start Weight (from August 2024 ): 190.0
Goal Weight: 186.0 (4 pound loss)
End of Month Final Weight: xxxxx
Total Lost/Gained this Month: xxxxx
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
09/01- DNW -(Trend Weight: DNW )-
09/02-192.4-(Trend Weight: 191.5)-
09/09-191.0-(Trend Weight: 190.9)- Up & Down all week ending with less than last week so I guess I’ll be grateful for that. Today I travel for the next two days and will be back home by Tuesday night. Time for some medical appointments including my mammogram and oncology appointment. Routine re-checks. Don’t forget to schedule your Mamm’s my friends. October will be Breast Cancer Awareness month and it’s important to get your screenings and to catch any problems early. I share because I care! Have a great week.
09/16-193.6-(Trend Weight: 191.8)- From bad to worse. And more travel (2 separate days) coming this week which also Greatly Affects the scale for me. I feel like I’m fighting a losing battle. However, I am going to stand my ground and commit to a better number by next week. You can do this Donna!
09/23-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
09/30-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
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Hi, I'm Jude. I'm 67 YO, 5' 2"
My history includes large swings in weight with up to 50 lb weight gains. My goal for 2024: to change the habits that hurt me and learn how to integrate and maintain healthy eating habits for good.
September: 9th month of this challenge! I'm learning what "maintenance" means- and it doesn't mean gaining...
1/1/24: 147 lbs
2/1: 138.6
3/1: 135.0
4/1: 130.2
5/1: 124.6
6/1: 125.0
7/1: 125.0
8/1: 124.8
9/1: 126.2
Previous months:January goals:
* continue my exercise routine- which has been pretty good
* eliminate evening snacking- which is my downfall
* weigh every day- which I avoid and then gain
* log in here every week on Monday so I can't pretend the weekend is "free"!
1/1: 146.6
1/8: 142.6
1/15: 141.4
1/22: 140.2 (a day early, we're away and traveling tomorrow)
1/29: 139.2
Starting weight: 146.5
Goal weight: around/under 142
Actual: 139.2
Loss: 7.4 lbs
February goals:
* continue exercise routine, weighing and logging- I know what works, now do it.
* continue to make good choices every day, enjoy food appropriately and within healthy numbers.
2/5: 137.2
2/12: 136.8
2/19: 135.0
2/26: 134.2
Starting weight: 139.2
Goal weight: around/under 136
Actual: 134.2
Loss: 5.0 lbs
March goals:
* stick with the plan, it gets harder to lose as I get closer to the goal
* enjoy all our March birthdays and be conscious of portions
* continue to log consistently
3/4: 135.0 (birthday dinners!)
3/11:132.8
3/18: 131.4
3/25: 131.4
Starting weight: 135.0
Goal weight: around/under 132
Actual: 131.4
Loss: 3.6 lbs
April goals:
* stick with the plan, it gets harder to lose as I get closer to the goal
* continue to log consistently
4/1: 130.2
4/8: 128.8
4/15: 127.8
4/20: 126.9 (posting early pre-trip)
4/29: 126.0
Starting weight: 130.2
Goal weight: around/under 127
Actual: 126.0
Loss: 4.2 lbs
May goals:
* figure out what "maintaining" means and what my daily calories should be
* continue to log consistently
* no snacking/daily wine/processed sugar
5/6: 126.0
5/13: 124.8 Sunday weight
5/20: 126.0
5/27: 124.2
Starting weight: 126.0
Goal weight: maintain between 124-126
Actual: 124.2
June goals:
* stick with "maintaining" and eating healthfully
* continue to log consistently
* no snacking/daily wine/processed sugar
6/3: 124.2 (Friday weight, away)
6/10: 125.0
6/17: 124.4
6/24: 124.6
Starting weight: 125ish
Goal weight: maintain between 124-126ish
Actual: 124.6
July goals:
* stick with "maintaining" and eating healthfully
* continue to log, even when traveling
* no snacking/daily wine/processed sugar
7/1: 125
7/8: 125.6
7/15: 125.0
7/22: 125.0
7/29: 124.8
Starting weight: 125.0
Goal weight: maintain at or under 125
Actual: 124.8
August goals:
* log daily food while home, and add more protein!
* continue to post while on vacation
* don't forget the travel scale!
8/5: 124.8
8/12: 124.8
8/19: away
8/26: 126.8. (yesterday)
Starting weight: 124.8
Goal weight: maintain at or under 125
Actual: +2 lbs
September goals:
* log daily food while home, and add more protein.
* continue to post weekly.
* don't lose momentum post-summer!
9/2: 126.2
9/9: 126.2
9/16: 125.0
9/23
9/30
Starting weight: 126.2
Goal weight: maintain at or under 125
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Hi! I’m Christina, and I am 37. I live in California. I am new to the group…
My goals this September are to:
Walk 3-4 times a week
Log daily
Sleep 6 hours daily
September 5: 262.4
September 12: 254.8
My weigh-in day is Thursday. 15 weeks until the new year!!! My plan is to see positive change with my health.2 -
Hi! I’m Jill. I’m 54, and coming up in 29 years of marriage with an almost 20 year old daughter and 23 year old son.
Fall is my favorite season. I live in Michigan, and I love the chilly mornings and evenings.☕️ I love the sunny days and love watching the trees change colors 🌳 🍃🍂🍁… and the smell of fall. I don’t even mind the rainy days.
My goals this September are to:
🍃Get outside and 🚶♀️or 🚴
🍃Enjoy the season
🍃Log daily
🍃15 minutes of intentional exercise each day
September 1: 213
September 4: 212.8
September 11: 213.9
September 18: 213.5
Happy Wednesday!
Jill🥰🍂🍃2 -
Sept 4: 140
Sept 11: 140
Sept 18: 1401 -
Hi everyone,
Posting a day late. Well, my weight did go down a bit. This morning the scale said 156.6. I will post stats here and again on January 1st because the new year is 15 weeks from yesterday!
09/11: 158.0
09/19: 156.6
WK LOSS: 1.4
TL LOSS : 1.4
DAY ONE OF MY 15-WEEK COUNTDOWN:
Have a nice night and best wishes for the weekend!
🩷 Carole
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September 5: 262.4
September 12: 254.8
September 19: 252.2
Week lost: 2.4
Total lost: 10.2
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Hello I'm Darlene, retired, 64-year-old. Married (Greg), one adult daughter (Allyson), and one goldendoodle (Monty).
My Goals for 2024
⚖️ Get to my Ideal weight
👣 Log 2,024 miles in 2024 (I count all steps towards this goal - not just intentional miles)
📝 Log Daily
🥗 Stay under my calorie range
🫀 Aerobics 3 days per week
💪 Strength Train 3 days per week
🧘♀️ Stretch workout 1 day per week
💦 6+ glasses of water
Highest Weight 228
SW Dec: 228 | Jan: 217 | Feb: 212 | Mar: 207.6 | Apr 200.2 | May 194.8 | Jun: 189.6 | Jul: 187.4 | Aug: 179.8 | Sep: 174.2 | Oct: 169.6 | Nov 164.6 | Dec 164 | Jan 159.8 | Feb 156.8 | Mar 152.6 | Apr 151.6 | May 149.6 | Jun 144.8 | Jul: 143.5 | Aug: 142.4
Total Loss: 87
2024 Loss: 23
Pounds to Ideal Range: 1
Pounds to Goal #1: 6 (Five pounds under ideal)
Pounds to Goal #2: 13 100 Pounds lost - If I don't make it by Jan 8, 2025 my 2 year anniversay I'm calling it maintenance time. Unless of course I don't reach the Goal #1 - I certainly hope I get that done before Jan 8, 2025!
I'll weigh in on Saturdays to be on the same day as my other challenges (and the last day of the month).Jan 1: 163.8 Happy New Year!
Jan 6: 162.8 😁
Jan 13: 162 😁
Jan 20: 161 😁
Jan 27: 162.2 ☹️ Not the right direction
Jan 30: 159.8 😁 Will be traveling January 31, so will not have access to a scale - so this is my official end of month weight.
Total weight lost in January: 4.2 Pounds
Feb 3: 160.6 Not as bad as I expected. Have been traveling and eating out every day since Jan 31.
Feb 12: 159.8 😁 I am so happy with this - been on vacation since Jan 31 - got back yesterday and today weigh the same as I did when I left. Now to focus and lose some weight in February!
Feb 18: 158.8 😁 Forgot to post on Saturday - but I was one more down!
Feb 29: 156.8 😁 Nice way to end the month
Total Weight Lost in February: 3 Pounds
Mar 2: 156.8
Mar 9: 154.8 😁
Mar 16: 154.2 😁
Mar 23: 153.4 😁 I am really liking this weekly weigh in, I flucuate so much daily and forget that it is actually a trend downward week to week.
Mar 30: 152.6 😁
Total Weight Lost in March: 4 Pounds
Apr 6: 153 ☹️ My first up in a long time. Had a self sabatoge day yesterday - and expected this. Will have a tough week ahead (which probably caused my self sabatoge) with Easter tomorrow and then going on a small trip for two days.
April 13: 151.6 😁 Worked super hard this week to get back to where I was!
April 20: 150.6 😁Working hard in the garden uses a LOT of calories.
April 28: 152 ☹️ Sad to see - but had trouble with my scale - bit the dust. The new one says a lot heavier than I would like to see - but it is what it is. First day with the new scale was 152.4 - so a little progress since then. Hoping at least to see a loss in April and looking forward to starting a fresh new month in May (two more days to leave April behind me!).
April 30: 151.6
Total Weight Lost in April - 1 Pound
May 6: 150.2 😁 Got below my old scale weight. Went to the doctor this week. She was very happy with me. The new scale was right. I've probably been understating for a while.
May 11: 150 😁 A little less than last week. I did see the 140 range this week, but just for split second.
May 18: 150.6 ☹️ It has been a tough week. On Monday I threw out my knee - couldn't walk. Went to the doctor on Tuesday - xrays showed arthritis in both knees but that wouldn't be why I couldn't put any pressure on my leg. Dr. referred me for an MRI - which isn't scheduled until this Thursday - (a week and a half later), was concerend that it might be a meniscus tear . In the meantime - it is getting a little better, I can walk without crutches - probably just a sprain or something. Mostly seated exercises for now - did get in a short slow walk yesterday. Needless to say, the scale was not my friend. I'm thinking that my exercise tracker over estimates how many calories I burn in my seated workouts. With that in mind, yesterday adjusted how I am tracking - will not count ANY calories burned from exercise towards my calorie goal (I usually allow some (not all) - it's a complicated calculation that I won't bore you with). I would really like to see the 140s again by next week!
May 26: 150.2 Had MRI, now the waiting game to get the results and follow-up appointment. Did get to the 140s but a slow creep back. Five more days to reach my goal.
May 31: 149.6 I made it to the 140's!
Total lost in May - 2 Pounds
June 8: 146.2 😁 Great week. I bought two weeks of Nutrisystem food. They were having a free month of their advantage (a la carte) plan, so I thought I would give it a try to boost my slow loss the last couple of months. I started at the end of May. Could I do it long term? - absolutely not - I love to cook and the food is already getting boring. But it worked. I contributepart of the loss due to the fact that I am off the ibuprofen medication for me knee. The Dr. had me on 600 mg - 3 times a day. From what I read, it can cause water retention. I stopped taking about the same time as I started NS. My MRI results showed a meniscus tear with moderate arthritis. I got a cortizone shot, and will start physical therapy next Friday. In the meantime, still seated cardio workouts - but did get in a 1/2 mile walk yesterday.
June 14: 145 😁 Anther good week. Very excited - we booked a last minute trip to Hawaii (leave Sunday). We have to drop off Allyson at JFK and said as long as we are there, why don't we use those frequent flyer miles that we have used in AGES! We found a good deal on a condo on VRBO - so have a full kitchen. My plan is to eat two meals in and go out for one. When I do go out - DON'T finish my plate - bring half home for breakfast or lunch the next day. Limit the alcohol. I won't let it be a free for all - I never came home from a vacation saying I wish I ate or drank more! Here on my findings on the Nutrisystem experiment.1. It works - I got over my plateau and continued to lose - lost almost 5 pounds in two weeks. 😁
2. It was super easy to follow 😁 but, had we had to cook two meals daily - one for me, one for Greg. ☹️
3. The food was edible - not fantastic, not gross 😐
4. I did not meet my protein goal most days ☹️, but met carb, fat, sodium and fiber goals almost every day 😁.
5. Most days the calories were about 1,350 - ranging from a little under 1,200 to 1,600. I wasn't hungry. 😁
6. I ususally eat 5 fruits/veggies a day - but switched to 4 veggies one fruit on Nutrisystem. 😐
6. It's doable as a quick fix, I couldn't do it long term. 😐
7. Overall - I am extremely happy with the weight loss. So overall score! 😁 But am really looking forward to cooking again! 👩🍳
8. Next step - see if I gain it all back?
June 22 147.7 I am in Hawaii and the salt from the food, and the alcohol has me all over the place this week. Up two pounds, down a pound, up a pound, down two pounds. This is me today. I have two more days in paradise and then back home to normal. I know it won't come off as quickly as it came on, but hope I can get back to where I was before the end of the month. The memories are worth it.
June 29 144.8 😁 So happy to see. The water weight from my trip is gone. We had a fantastic time. The best part is that I did not OVER indulge. Yes, I indulged - had a small cup of ice cream every day and a drink on most days. But we ate in for breakfast every day, and most lunches. I only ate 1/2 the entre at the restaurant for dinner - bringing home the rest for Greg to snack on, or for lunch the next day. I did not feel deprived.
Total weight lost in June: 4.8 Pounds
Starting Weight July: 144.8
July 6: 143.9 😁 Tough week for me health wise, but at least it didn't show up on the scale. Back to seated walks and aerobics - my knee issues are not recovering like the Dr. wants. I also have an upper respitory infection that I caught while in Hawaii - on day three of antibiotics but still feel yucky - hope it kicks in soon! On a better note - just 3.9 pounds to get out of the overweight stage! I'm hoping to hit that by my birthday the second week in August!
July 13: 144.4 I think the health issue was taking hold. Just finished the antibiotics, hoping it's bloat and water weight from the meds.
July 20: 144.2 I am down .2 from last week, but if I don't figure something else out won't hit my July goal- and look at that July 6 entry.
July 27: 143.3 A little better this week. Just 4 more days in July - wasn't what I wanted but at least a loss! Doctor gave me the go ahead to resume my workouts - easing into getting back to normal. Cardio and strength routines are half sitting, half standing (no twisting of the knee). But more importantly I am back to walking. I am walking 1.5 to 2 miles in the AM, and then another mile or so on the treadmill in the evening. I forgot how much I loved it.
July 31: 143.5 A binge on Saturday made me spike in weight, still fighting to release it. I am happy to down this month, but nowhere near my goal. Realistically getting to my ideal BMI range may take until September. But I am determined to get there. Looking forward to a fresh new month - although August has many social activities for me so will also be a tough one.
Total weight lost in August: 1.1 Pounds
Starting Weight August : 143.5
August 3: 142.4 😁Flushed the remaining sodium from my binge last weekend. Starting pre-logging my food in the AM. I am not one to make a plan for a week - but do decide what I will make for dinner in the AM - so prelogging my food for the day will work for me. It has been keeping me more accountable and I know when I can add a little or take away a little for breakfast and lunch to make me under for the day. Also, reduced the calories gained by exercise down to 25% (from 50%) to see how that works.
August 9: 144.5 Obviously not a good sign. I was up a little from last week, and then yesterday went out for my birthday - most of the gain is probably just water weight retention - but not all of it. I knew this was going to be a tough month - another obstacle this week and the following right before weigh ins so expect this to be the trend for the next couple weeks. Hopefully I can pull off a loss by the end of the month. Fingers crossed.
August 18: 147.3 Girls trip to the casino, just got home after three days of junk food, alcohol, and out to dinners. Expected increase. Back to it for the next three days, then another trip for my anniversary. Once home on the 23rd am going full stop until the end of the month.
August 24: 144.6 I got back to my starting weight just before I left for my anniversary trip - but up again. No obstacles in my way for a while - so now I am determined more than ever to first get below my starting August weight (need to do that before the end of the month) and then get to the ideal BMI weight 139 (hopefully by the end of September) and then onward to my goal weight or 100 pounds lost (135 or 128). It depends on how long it takes to get to the 135 and how I feel at that point if I continue. I can do it!
August 31: 142.4Well at least it was a loss from the last day of July - but the same as August 3! Goodbye August - September is going to be a good month - I can feel it I will get to the "ideal BMI range" come hell or high water! Just 2.5 pounds to go.
🍂 🍎 Hello September 🍎🍂
Sep 7: 142.5 An ok week for me - up and down all week.
Sep 14: 141😁 Worked hard all week and it paid off!
Sep 21: 140.7😁 I am up a little since earlier in the week, but still down week to week - so still happy.
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Hi, I'm Jude. I'm 67 YO, 5' 2"
My history includes large swings in weight with up to 50 lb weight gains. My goal for 2024: to change the habits that hurt me and learn how to integrate and maintain healthy eating habits for good.
September: 9th month of this challenge! I'm learning what "maintenance" means- and it doesn't mean gaining...
1/1/24: 147 lbs
2/1: 138.6
3/1: 135.0
4/1: 130.2
5/1: 124.6
6/1: 125.0
7/1: 125.0
8/1: 124.8
9/1: 126.2
Previous months:January goals:
* continue my exercise routine- which has been pretty good
* eliminate evening snacking- which is my downfall
* weigh every day- which I avoid and then gain
* log in here every week on Monday so I can't pretend the weekend is "free"!
1/1: 146.6
1/8: 142.6
1/15: 141.4
1/22: 140.2 (a day early, we're away and traveling tomorrow)
1/29: 139.2
Starting weight: 146.5
Goal weight: around/under 142
Actual: 139.2
Loss: 7.4 lbs
February goals:
* continue exercise routine, weighing and logging- I know what works, now do it.
* continue to make good choices every day, enjoy food appropriately and within healthy numbers.
2/5: 137.2
2/12: 136.8
2/19: 135.0
2/26: 134.2
Starting weight: 139.2
Goal weight: around/under 136
Actual: 134.2
Loss: 5.0 lbs
March goals:
* stick with the plan, it gets harder to lose as I get closer to the goal
* enjoy all our March birthdays and be conscious of portions
* continue to log consistently
3/4: 135.0 (birthday dinners!)
3/11:132.8
3/18: 131.4
3/25: 131.4
Starting weight: 135.0
Goal weight: around/under 132
Actual: 131.4
Loss: 3.6 lbs
April goals:
* stick with the plan, it gets harder to lose as I get closer to the goal
* continue to log consistently
4/1: 130.2
4/8: 128.8
4/15: 127.8
4/20: 126.9 (posting early pre-trip)
4/29: 126.0
Starting weight: 130.2
Goal weight: around/under 127
Actual: 126.0
Loss: 4.2 lbs
May goals:
* figure out what "maintaining" means and what my daily calories should be
* continue to log consistently
* no snacking/daily wine/processed sugar
5/6: 126.0
5/13: 124.8 Sunday weight
5/20: 126.0
5/27: 124.2
Starting weight: 126.0
Goal weight: maintain between 124-126
Actual: 124.2
June goals:
* stick with "maintaining" and eating healthfully
* continue to log consistently
* no snacking/daily wine/processed sugar
6/3: 124.2 (Friday weight, away)
6/10: 125.0
6/17: 124.4
6/24: 124.6
Starting weight: 125ish
Goal weight: maintain between 124-126ish
Actual: 124.6
July goals:
* stick with "maintaining" and eating healthfully
* continue to log, even when traveling
* no snacking/daily wine/processed sugar
7/1: 125
7/8: 125.6
7/15: 125.0
7/22: 125.0
7/29: 124.8
Starting weight: 125.0
Goal weight: maintain at or under 125
Actual: 124.8
August goals:
* log daily food while home, and add more protein!
* continue to post while on vacation
* don't forget the travel scale!
8/5: 124.8
8/12: 124.8
8/19: away
8/26: 126.8. (yesterday)
Starting weight: 124.8
Goal weight: maintain at or under 125
Actual: +2 lbs
September goals:
* log daily food while home, and add more protein.
* continue to post weekly.
* don't lose momentum post-summer!
9/2: 126.2
9/9: 126.2
9/16: 125.0
9/23: 125.0
9/30
Starting weight: 126.2
Goal weight: maintain at or under 125
Actual:
9/23: the number this week doesn't show the ups and downs of the entire week, so I'm happy with this! I'm working on getting back into my best habits for fall- shorter days and cooler temps mean comfort foods- and holidays ahead!1 -
My name is Donna. I am 64 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5’ 5” tall. My highest weight was 253 in 2016. My MFP start weight was 235 in 2018.
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145-155 (I’ll know it when I get there!)
Start Weight (from August 2024 ): 190.0
Goal Weight: 186.0 (4 pound loss)
End of Month Final Weight: xxxxx
Total Lost/Gained this Month: xxxxx
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
09/01- DNW -(Trend Weight: DNW )-
09/02-192.4-(Trend Weight: 191.5)-
09/09-191.0-(Trend Weight: 190.9)-
09/16-193.6-(Trend Weight: 191.8)- From bad to worse. And more travel (2 separate days) coming this week which also Greatly Affects the scale for me. I feel like I’m fighting a losing battle. However, I am going to stand my ground and commit to a better number by next week. You can do this Donna!
09/23-193.8-(Trend Weight: 193.6)- It has been a week of extra weight due to travel which I am slowly working back down. I hope to string some good days together this week and make a dent in my goals. Doing some yard work will help keep me moving. So many leaves already! I’ve just got to watch the diet. Specifically, the night time snacks especially if I have a good daily calorie burn as it tends to bring out the hunger monsters. But I’m going to stay positive and say, “180’s, HERE I COME!”.
09/30-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
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Hi! I’m Jill. I’m 54, and coming up in 29 years of marriage with an almost 20 year old daughter and 23 year old son.
Fall is my favorite season. I live in Michigan, and I love the chilly mornings and evenings.☕️ I love the sunny days and love watching the trees change colors 🌳 🍃🍂🍁… and the smell of fall. I don’t even mind the rainy days.
My goals this September are to:
🍃Get outside and 🚶♀️or 🚴
🍃Enjoy the season
🍃Log daily
🍃15 minutes of intentional exercise each day
September 1: 213
September 4: 212.8
September 11: 213.9
September 18: 213.5
September 25: 212.4
Happy Wednesday!
Jill🥰🍂🍃1 -
Sept 4: 140
Sept 11: 140
Sept 18: 140
Sept 25: 1400 -
Hi everyone,
Happy weekend, happy Fall! 🍂 Welcome to Jude, Jill and Christina and all returning and new members!
It's so annoying, after I enter a lot of text, if I scroll up too far it exits the board and I have to start all over again! This is the third time...
WOW, Christina! You lost a LOT last week and your total so far is amazing! (You too, Jude, and Jill, at least you've got maintaining down! Wish I could say the same - I actually went UP a pound, to 157.6. Still, no matter where we are on this journey, we can still move forward!
I will check back in on Wednesday, when we will be in OCTOBER, can you believe it?
Have a great weekend! 💞
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Hello I'm Darlene, retired, 64-year-old. Married (Greg), one adult daughter (Allyson), and one goldendoodle (Monty).
My Goals for 2024
⚖️ Get to my Ideal weight
👣 Log 2,024 miles in 2024 (I count all steps towards this goal - not just intentional miles)
📝 Log Daily
🥗 Stay under my calorie range
🫀 Aerobics 3 days per week
💪 Strength Train 3 days per week
🧘♀️ Stretch workout 1 day per week
💦 6+ glasses of water
Highest Weight 228
SW Dec: 228 | Jan: 217 | Feb: 212 | Mar: 207.6 | Apr 200.2 | May 194.8 | Jun: 189.6 | Jul: 187.4 | Aug: 179.8 | Sep: 174.2 | Oct: 169.6 | Nov 164.6 | Dec 164 | Jan 159.8 | Feb 156.8 | Mar 152.6 | Apr 151.6 | May 149.6 | Jun 144.8 | Jul: 143.5 | Aug: 142.4
Total Loss: 87
2024 Loss: 23
Pounds to Ideal Range: 1
Pounds to Goal #1: 6 (Five pounds under ideal)
Pounds to Goal #2: 13 100 Pounds lost - If I don't make it by Jan 8, 2025 my 2 year anniversay I'm calling it maintenance time. Unless of course I don't reach the Goal #1 - I certainly hope I get that done before Jan 8, 2025!
I'll weigh in on Saturdays to be on the same day as my other challenges (and the last day of the month).Jan 1: 163.8 Happy New Year!
Jan 6: 162.8 😁
Jan 13: 162 😁
Jan 20: 161 😁
Jan 27: 162.2 ☹️ Not the right direction
Jan 30: 159.8 😁 Will be traveling January 31, so will not have access to a scale - so this is my official end of month weight.
Total weight lost in January: 4.2 Pounds
Feb 3: 160.6 Not as bad as I expected. Have been traveling and eating out every day since Jan 31.
Feb 12: 159.8 😁 I am so happy with this - been on vacation since Jan 31 - got back yesterday and today weigh the same as I did when I left. Now to focus and lose some weight in February!
Feb 18: 158.8 😁 Forgot to post on Saturday - but I was one more down!
Feb 29: 156.8 😁 Nice way to end the month
Total Weight Lost in February: 3 Pounds
Mar 2: 156.8
Mar 9: 154.8 😁
Mar 16: 154.2 😁
Mar 23: 153.4 😁 I am really liking this weekly weigh in, I flucuate so much daily and forget that it is actually a trend downward week to week.
Mar 30: 152.6 😁
Total Weight Lost in March: 4 Pounds
Apr 6: 153 ☹️ My first up in a long time. Had a self sabatoge day yesterday - and expected this. Will have a tough week ahead (which probably caused my self sabatoge) with Easter tomorrow and then going on a small trip for two days.
April 13: 151.6 😁 Worked super hard this week to get back to where I was!
April 20: 150.6 😁Working hard in the garden uses a LOT of calories.
April 28: 152 ☹️ Sad to see - but had trouble with my scale - bit the dust. The new one says a lot heavier than I would like to see - but it is what it is. First day with the new scale was 152.4 - so a little progress since then. Hoping at least to see a loss in April and looking forward to starting a fresh new month in May (two more days to leave April behind me!).
April 30: 151.6
Total Weight Lost in April - 1 Pound
May 6: 150.2 😁 Got below my old scale weight. Went to the doctor this week. She was very happy with me. The new scale was right. I've probably been understating for a while.
May 11: 150 😁 A little less than last week. I did see the 140 range this week, but just for split second.
May 18: 150.6 ☹️ It has been a tough week. On Monday I threw out my knee - couldn't walk. Went to the doctor on Tuesday - xrays showed arthritis in both knees but that wouldn't be why I couldn't put any pressure on my leg. Dr. referred me for an MRI - which isn't scheduled until this Thursday - (a week and a half later), was concerend that it might be a meniscus tear . In the meantime - it is getting a little better, I can walk without crutches - probably just a sprain or something. Mostly seated exercises for now - did get in a short slow walk yesterday. Needless to say, the scale was not my friend. I'm thinking that my exercise tracker over estimates how many calories I burn in my seated workouts. With that in mind, yesterday adjusted how I am tracking - will not count ANY calories burned from exercise towards my calorie goal (I usually allow some (not all) - it's a complicated calculation that I won't bore you with). I would really like to see the 140s again by next week!
May 26: 150.2 Had MRI, now the waiting game to get the results and follow-up appointment. Did get to the 140s but a slow creep back. Five more days to reach my goal.
May 31: 149.6 I made it to the 140's!
Total lost in May - 2 Pounds
June 8: 146.2 😁 Great week. I bought two weeks of Nutrisystem food. They were having a free month of their advantage (a la carte) plan, so I thought I would give it a try to boost my slow loss the last couple of months. I started at the end of May. Could I do it long term? - absolutely not - I love to cook and the food is already getting boring. But it worked. I contributepart of the loss due to the fact that I am off the ibuprofen medication for me knee. The Dr. had me on 600 mg - 3 times a day. From what I read, it can cause water retention. I stopped taking about the same time as I started NS. My MRI results showed a meniscus tear with moderate arthritis. I got a cortizone shot, and will start physical therapy next Friday. In the meantime, still seated cardio workouts - but did get in a 1/2 mile walk yesterday.
June 14: 145 😁 Anther good week. Very excited - we booked a last minute trip to Hawaii (leave Sunday). We have to drop off Allyson at JFK and said as long as we are there, why don't we use those frequent flyer miles that we have used in AGES! We found a good deal on a condo on VRBO - so have a full kitchen. My plan is to eat two meals in and go out for one. When I do go out - DON'T finish my plate - bring half home for breakfast or lunch the next day. Limit the alcohol. I won't let it be a free for all - I never came home from a vacation saying I wish I ate or drank more! Here on my findings on the Nutrisystem experiment.1. It works - I got over my plateau and continued to lose - lost almost 5 pounds in two weeks. 😁
2. It was super easy to follow 😁 but, had we had to cook two meals daily - one for me, one for Greg. ☹️
3. The food was edible - not fantastic, not gross 😐
4. I did not meet my protein goal most days ☹️, but met carb, fat, sodium and fiber goals almost every day 😁.
5. Most days the calories were about 1,350 - ranging from a little under 1,200 to 1,600. I wasn't hungry. 😁
6. I ususally eat 5 fruits/veggies a day - but switched to 4 veggies one fruit on Nutrisystem. 😐
6. It's doable as a quick fix, I couldn't do it long term. 😐
7. Overall - I am extremely happy with the weight loss. So overall score! 😁 But am really looking forward to cooking again! 👩🍳
8. Next step - see if I gain it all back?
June 22 147.7 I am in Hawaii and the salt from the food, and the alcohol has me all over the place this week. Up two pounds, down a pound, up a pound, down two pounds. This is me today. I have two more days in paradise and then back home to normal. I know it won't come off as quickly as it came on, but hope I can get back to where I was before the end of the month. The memories are worth it.
June 29 144.8 😁 So happy to see. The water weight from my trip is gone. We had a fantastic time. The best part is that I did not OVER indulge. Yes, I indulged - had a small cup of ice cream every day and a drink on most days. But we ate in for breakfast every day, and most lunches. I only ate 1/2 the entre at the restaurant for dinner - bringing home the rest for Greg to snack on, or for lunch the next day. I did not feel deprived.
Total weight lost in June: 4.8 Pounds
Starting Weight July: 144.8
July 6: 143.9 😁 Tough week for me health wise, but at least it didn't show up on the scale. Back to seated walks and aerobics - my knee issues are not recovering like the Dr. wants. I also have an upper respitory infection that I caught while in Hawaii - on day three of antibiotics but still feel yucky - hope it kicks in soon! On a better note - just 3.9 pounds to get out of the overweight stage! I'm hoping to hit that by my birthday the second week in August!
July 13: 144.4 I think the health issue was taking hold. Just finished the antibiotics, hoping it's bloat and water weight from the meds.
July 20: 144.2 I am down .2 from last week, but if I don't figure something else out won't hit my July goal- and look at that July 6 entry.
July 27: 143.3 A little better this week. Just 4 more days in July - wasn't what I wanted but at least a loss! Doctor gave me the go ahead to resume my workouts - easing into getting back to normal. Cardio and strength routines are half sitting, half standing (no twisting of the knee). But more importantly I am back to walking. I am walking 1.5 to 2 miles in the AM, and then another mile or so on the treadmill in the evening. I forgot how much I loved it.
July 31: 143.5 A binge on Saturday made me spike in weight, still fighting to release it. I am happy to down this month, but nowhere near my goal. Realistically getting to my ideal BMI range may take until September. But I am determined to get there. Looking forward to a fresh new month - although August has many social activities for me so will also be a tough one.
Total weight lost in August: 1.1 Pounds
Starting Weight August : 143.5
August 3: 142.4 😁Flushed the remaining sodium from my binge last weekend. Starting pre-logging my food in the AM. I am not one to make a plan for a week - but do decide what I will make for dinner in the AM - so prelogging my food for the day will work for me. It has been keeping me more accountable and I know when I can add a little or take away a little for breakfast and lunch to make me under for the day. Also, reduced the calories gained by exercise down to 25% (from 50%) to see how that works.
August 9: 144.5 Obviously not a good sign. I was up a little from last week, and then yesterday went out for my birthday - most of the gain is probably just water weight retention - but not all of it. I knew this was going to be a tough month - another obstacle this week and the following right before weigh ins so expect this to be the trend for the next couple weeks. Hopefully I can pull off a loss by the end of the month. Fingers crossed.
August 18: 147.3 Girls trip to the casino, just got home after three days of junk food, alcohol, and out to dinners. Expected increase. Back to it for the next three days, then another trip for my anniversary. Once home on the 23rd am going full stop until the end of the month.
August 24: 144.6 I got back to my starting weight just before I left for my anniversary trip - but up again. No obstacles in my way for a while - so now I am determined more than ever to first get below my starting August weight (need to do that before the end of the month) and then get to the ideal BMI weight 139 (hopefully by the end of September) and then onward to my goal weight or 100 pounds lost (135 or 128). It depends on how long it takes to get to the 135 and how I feel at that point if I continue. I can do it!
August 31: 142.4Well at least it was a loss from the last day of July - but the same as August 3! Goodbye August - September is going to be a good month - I can feel it I will get to the "ideal BMI range" come hell or high water! Just 2.5 pounds to go.
🍂 🍎 Hello September 🍎🍂
Sep 7: 142.5 An ok week for me - up and down all week.
Sep 14: 141😁 Worked hard all week and it paid off!
Sep 21: 140.7😁 I am up a little since earlier in the week, but still down week to week - so still happy.
Sep 28: 140.3😁 Steady shrinking (no so daily - but weekly has been a success). Don't know if I will quite meet my normal BMI goal (just two days to go and .3 pounds), but I will ge there. Once I do, I may just call it my goal weight. These last few tenths of a pound are giving me stress. Been obsessing way to much about these last few tenths of pound. Thinking my body is telling me I'm done.
Going to be a tough week ahead. Our best friends moved to Florida a few years back,. Their family lives here in Connecticut. When they come up to see family and friends they always stay with us. The husband of the couple is coming up to see family (yes they come separately some times because of the kitties at home) next week and staying the week. Although I don't really need to entertain him - he is a HUGE eater - so will have that visual trigger in my house for the week. I'll need to keep strong! He arrives tomorrow night. Give me strength!
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Hi Darlene,
WOW, what an amazing success story - truly inspiring! Your weight right now is about where I'd like to be by the time we ring on the new year! I'm so glad you're here. Based on your history, I'm sure you'll remain strong in the challenging week ahead! Enjoy the reunion with your friends!🌻1 -
Hi, I'm Jude. I'm 67 YO, 5' 2"
My history includes large swings in weight with up to 50 lb weight gains. My goal for 2024: to change the habits that hurt me and learn how to integrate and maintain healthy eating habits for good.
September: 9th month of this challenge! I'm learning what "maintenance" means- and it doesn't mean gaining...
1/1/24: 147 lbs
2/1: 138.6
3/1: 135.0
4/1: 130.2
5/1: 124.6
6/1: 125.0
7/1: 125.0
8/1: 124.8
9/1: 126.2
Previous months:January goals:
* continue my exercise routine- which has been pretty good
* eliminate evening snacking- which is my downfall
* weigh every day- which I avoid and then gain
* log in here every week on Monday so I can't pretend the weekend is "free"!
1/1: 146.6
1/8: 142.6
1/15: 141.4
1/22: 140.2 (a day early, we're away and traveling tomorrow)
1/29: 139.2
Starting weight: 146.5
Goal weight: around/under 142
Actual: 139.2
Loss: 7.4 lbs
February goals:
* continue exercise routine, weighing and logging- I know what works, now do it.
* continue to make good choices every day, enjoy food appropriately and within healthy numbers.
2/5: 137.2
2/12: 136.8
2/19: 135.0
2/26: 134.2
Starting weight: 139.2
Goal weight: around/under 136
Actual: 134.2
Loss: 5.0 lbs
March goals:
* stick with the plan, it gets harder to lose as I get closer to the goal
* enjoy all our March birthdays and be conscious of portions
* continue to log consistently
3/4: 135.0 (birthday dinners!)
3/11:132.8
3/18: 131.4
3/25: 131.4
Starting weight: 135.0
Goal weight: around/under 132
Actual: 131.4
Loss: 3.6 lbs
April goals:
* stick with the plan, it gets harder to lose as I get closer to the goal
* continue to log consistently
4/1: 130.2
4/8: 128.8
4/15: 127.8
4/20: 126.9 (posting early pre-trip)
4/29: 126.0
Starting weight: 130.2
Goal weight: around/under 127
Actual: 126.0
Loss: 4.2 lbs
May goals:
* figure out what "maintaining" means and what my daily calories should be
* continue to log consistently
* no snacking/daily wine/processed sugar
5/6: 126.0
5/13: 124.8 Sunday weight
5/20: 126.0
5/27: 124.2
Starting weight: 126.0
Goal weight: maintain between 124-126
Actual: 124.2
June goals:
* stick with "maintaining" and eating healthfully
* continue to log consistently
* no snacking/daily wine/processed sugar
6/3: 124.2 (Friday weight, away)
6/10: 125.0
6/17: 124.4
6/24: 124.6
Starting weight: 125ish
Goal weight: maintain between 124-126ish
Actual: 124.6
July goals:
* stick with "maintaining" and eating healthfully
* continue to log, even when traveling
* no snacking/daily wine/processed sugar
7/1: 125
7/8: 125.6
7/15: 125.0
7/22: 125.0
7/29: 124.8
Starting weight: 125.0
Goal weight: maintain at or under 125
Actual: 124.8
August goals:
* log daily food while home, and add more protein!
* continue to post while on vacation
* don't forget the travel scale!
8/5: 124.8
8/12: 124.8
8/19: away
8/26: 126.8. (yesterday)
Starting weight: 124.8
Goal weight: maintain at or under 125
Actual: +2 lbs
September goals:
* log daily food while home, and add more protein.
* continue to post weekly.
* don't lose momentum post-summer!
9/2: 126.2
9/9: 126.2
9/16: 125.0
9/23; 125.0
9/30 126.0
Starting weight: 126.2
Goal weight: maintain at or under 125
Actual: -.2 lbs
Sept has been a really tough month for me to stay on track, but the damage so far is minimal. I'm committed to make October a better month and get back under 125 before the holidays!
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Hello I'm Darlene, retired, 64-year-old. Married (Greg), one adult daughter (Allyson), and one goldendoodle (Monty).
My Goals for 2024
⚖️ Get to my Ideal weight
👣 Log 2,024 miles in 2024 (I count all steps towards this goal - not just intentional miles)
📝 Log Daily
🥗 Stay under my calorie range
🫀 Aerobics 3 days per week
💪 Strength Train 3 days per week
🧘♀️ Stretch workout 1 day per week
💦 6+ glasses of water
Highest Weight 228
SW Dec: 228 | Jan: 217 | Feb: 212 | Mar: 207.6 | Apr 200.2 | May 194.8 | Jun: 189.6 | Jul: 187.4 | Aug: 179.8 | Sep: 174.2 | Oct: 169.6 | Nov 164.6 | Dec 164 | Jan 159.8 | Feb 156.8 | Mar 152.6 | Apr 151.6 | May 149.6 | Jun 144.8 | Jul: 143.5 | Aug: 142.4 | Sep 140.7
Total Loss: 87.3
2024 Loss: 23.3
Pounds to Goal Weight: .7
I'll weigh in on Saturdays to be on the same day as my other challenges (and the last day of the month).Jan 1: 163.8 Happy New Year!
Jan 6: 162.8 😁
Jan 13: 162 😁
Jan 20: 161 😁
Jan 27: 162.2 ☹️ Not the right direction
Jan 30: 159.8 😁 Will be traveling January 31, so will not have access to a scale - so this is my official end of month weight.
Total weight lost in January: 4.2 Pounds
Feb 3: 160.6 Not as bad as I expected. Have been traveling and eating out every day since Jan 31.
Feb 12: 159.8 😁 I am so happy with this - been on vacation since Jan 31 - got back yesterday and today weigh the same as I did when I left. Now to focus and lose some weight in February!
Feb 18: 158.8 😁 Forgot to post on Saturday - but I was one more down!
Feb 29: 156.8 😁 Nice way to end the month
Total Weight Lost in February: 3 Pounds
Mar 2: 156.8
Mar 9: 154.8 😁
Mar 16: 154.2 😁
Mar 23: 153.4 😁 I am really liking this weekly weigh in, I flucuate so much daily and forget that it is actually a trend downward week to week.
Mar 30: 152.6 😁
Total Weight Lost in March: 4 Pounds
Apr 6: 153 ☹️ My first up in a long time. Had a self sabatoge day yesterday - and expected this. Will have a tough week ahead (which probably caused my self sabatoge) with Easter tomorrow and then going on a small trip for two days.
April 13: 151.6 😁 Worked super hard this week to get back to where I was!
April 20: 150.6 😁Working hard in the garden uses a LOT of calories.
April 28: 152 ☹️ Sad to see - but had trouble with my scale - bit the dust. The new one says a lot heavier than I would like to see - but it is what it is. First day with the new scale was 152.4 - so a little progress since then. Hoping at least to see a loss in April and looking forward to starting a fresh new month in May (two more days to leave April behind me!).
April 30: 151.6
Total Weight Lost in April - 1 Pound
May 6: 150.2 😁 Got below my old scale weight. Went to the doctor this week. She was very happy with me. The new scale was right. I've probably been understating for a while.
May 11: 150 😁 A little less than last week. I did see the 140 range this week, but just for split second.
May 18: 150.6 ☹️ It has been a tough week. On Monday I threw out my knee - couldn't walk. Went to the doctor on Tuesday - xrays showed arthritis in both knees but that wouldn't be why I couldn't put any pressure on my leg. Dr. referred me for an MRI - which isn't scheduled until this Thursday - (a week and a half later), was concerend that it might be a meniscus tear . In the meantime - it is getting a little better, I can walk without crutches - probably just a sprain or something. Mostly seated exercises for now - did get in a short slow walk yesterday. Needless to say, the scale was not my friend. I'm thinking that my exercise tracker over estimates how many calories I burn in my seated workouts. With that in mind, yesterday adjusted how I am tracking - will not count ANY calories burned from exercise towards my calorie goal (I usually allow some (not all) - it's a complicated calculation that I won't bore you with). I would really like to see the 140s again by next week!
May 26: 150.2 Had MRI, now the waiting game to get the results and follow-up appointment. Did get to the 140s but a slow creep back. Five more days to reach my goal.
May 31: 149.6 I made it to the 140's!
Total lost in May - 2 Pounds
June 8: 146.2 😁 Great week. I bought two weeks of Nutrisystem food. They were having a free month of their advantage (a la carte) plan, so I thought I would give it a try to boost my slow loss the last couple of months. I started at the end of May. Could I do it long term? - absolutely not - I love to cook and the food is already getting boring. But it worked. I contributepart of the loss due to the fact that I am off the ibuprofen medication for me knee. The Dr. had me on 600 mg - 3 times a day. From what I read, it can cause water retention. I stopped taking about the same time as I started NS. My MRI results showed a meniscus tear with moderate arthritis. I got a cortizone shot, and will start physical therapy next Friday. In the meantime, still seated cardio workouts - but did get in a 1/2 mile walk yesterday.
June 14: 145 😁 Anther good week. Very excited - we booked a last minute trip to Hawaii (leave Sunday). We have to drop off Allyson at JFK and said as long as we are there, why don't we use those frequent flyer miles that we have used in AGES! We found a good deal on a condo on VRBO - so have a full kitchen. My plan is to eat two meals in and go out for one. When I do go out - DON'T finish my plate - bring half home for breakfast or lunch the next day. Limit the alcohol. I won't let it be a free for all - I never came home from a vacation saying I wish I ate or drank more! Here on my findings on the Nutrisystem experiment.1. It works - I got over my plateau and continued to lose - lost almost 5 pounds in two weeks. 😁
2. It was super easy to follow 😁 but, had we had to cook two meals daily - one for me, one for Greg. ☹️
3. The food was edible - not fantastic, not gross 😐
4. I did not meet my protein goal most days ☹️, but met carb, fat, sodium and fiber goals almost every day 😁.
5. Most days the calories were about 1,350 - ranging from a little under 1,200 to 1,600. I wasn't hungry. 😁
6. I ususally eat 5 fruits/veggies a day - but switched to 4 veggies one fruit on Nutrisystem. 😐
6. It's doable as a quick fix, I couldn't do it long term. 😐
7. Overall - I am extremely happy with the weight loss. So overall score! 😁 But am really looking forward to cooking again! 👩🍳
8. Next step - see if I gain it all back?
June 22 147.7 I am in Hawaii and the salt from the food, and the alcohol has me all over the place this week. Up two pounds, down a pound, up a pound, down two pounds. This is me today. I have two more days in paradise and then back home to normal. I know it won't come off as quickly as it came on, but hope I can get back to where I was before the end of the month. The memories are worth it.
June 29 144.8 😁 So happy to see. The water weight from my trip is gone. We had a fantastic time. The best part is that I did not OVER indulge. Yes, I indulged - had a small cup of ice cream every day and a drink on most days. But we ate in for breakfast every day, and most lunches. I only ate 1/2 the entre at the restaurant for dinner - bringing home the rest for Greg to snack on, or for lunch the next day. I did not feel deprived.
Total weight lost in June: 4.8 Pounds
Starting Weight July: 144.8
July 6: 143.9 😁 Tough week for me health wise, but at least it didn't show up on the scale. Back to seated walks and aerobics - my knee issues are not recovering like the Dr. wants. I also have an upper respitory infection that I caught while in Hawaii - on day three of antibiotics but still feel yucky - hope it kicks in soon! On a better note - just 3.9 pounds to get out of the overweight stage! I'm hoping to hit that by my birthday the second week in August!
July 13: 144.4 I think the health issue was taking hold. Just finished the antibiotics, hoping it's bloat and water weight from the meds.
July 20: 144.2 I am down .2 from last week, but if I don't figure something else out won't hit my July goal- and look at that July 6 entry.
July 27: 143.3 A little better this week. Just 4 more days in July - wasn't what I wanted but at least a loss! Doctor gave me the go ahead to resume my workouts - easing into getting back to normal. Cardio and strength routines are half sitting, half standing (no twisting of the knee). But more importantly I am back to walking. I am walking 1.5 to 2 miles in the AM, and then another mile or so on the treadmill in the evening. I forgot how much I loved it.
July 31: 143.5 A binge on Saturday made me spike in weight, still fighting to release it. I am happy to down this month, but nowhere near my goal. Realistically getting to my ideal BMI range may take until September. But I am determined to get there. Looking forward to a fresh new month - although August has many social activities for me so will also be a tough one.
Total weight lost in August: 1.1 Pounds
Starting Weight August : 143.5
August 3: 142.4 😁Flushed the remaining sodium from my binge last weekend. Starting pre-logging my food in the AM. I am not one to make a plan for a week - but do decide what I will make for dinner in the AM - so prelogging my food for the day will work for me. It has been keeping me more accountable and I know when I can add a little or take away a little for breakfast and lunch to make me under for the day. Also, reduced the calories gained by exercise down to 25% (from 50%) to see how that works.
August 9: 144.5 Obviously not a good sign. I was up a little from last week, and then yesterday went out for my birthday - most of the gain is probably just water weight retention - but not all of it. I knew this was going to be a tough month - another obstacle this week and the following right before weigh ins so expect this to be the trend for the next couple weeks. Hopefully I can pull off a loss by the end of the month. Fingers crossed.
August 18: 147.3 Girls trip to the casino, just got home after three days of junk food, alcohol, and out to dinners. Expected increase. Back to it for the next three days, then another trip for my anniversary. Once home on the 23rd am going full stop until the end of the month.
August 24: 144.6 I got back to my starting weight just before I left for my anniversary trip - but up again. No obstacles in my way for a while - so now I am determined more than ever to first get below my starting August weight (need to do that before the end of the month) and then get to the ideal BMI weight 139 (hopefully by the end of September) and then onward to my goal weight or 100 pounds lost (135 or 128). It depends on how long it takes to get to the 135 and how I feel at that point if I continue. I can do it!
August 31: 142.4Well at least it was a loss from the last day of July - but the same as August 3! Goodbye August - September is going to be a good month - I can feel it I will get to the "ideal BMI range" come hell or high water! Just 2.5 pounds to go.
🍂 🍎 Hello September 🍎🍂
Sep 7: 142.5 An ok week for me - up and down all week.
Sep 14: 141😁 Worked hard all week and it paid off!
Sep 21: 140.7😁 I am up a little since earlier in the week, but still down week to week - so still happy.
Sep 28: 140.3😁 Steady shrinking (no so daily - but weekly has been a success). Don't know if I will quite meet my normal BMI goal (just two days to go and .3 pounds), but I will ge there. Once I do, I may just call it my goal weight. These last few tenths of a pound are giving me stress. Been obsessing way to much about these last few tenths of pound. Thinking my body is telling me I'm done.
Going to be a tough week ahead. Our best friends moved to Florida a few years back,. Their family lives here in Connecticut. When they come up to see family and friends they always stay with us. The husband of the couple is coming up to see family (yes they come separately some times because of the kitties at home) next week and staying the week. Although I don't really need to entertain him - he is a HUGE eater - so will have that visual trigger in my house for the week. I'll need to keep strong! He arrives tomorrow night. Give me strength!
Sep 29: 140.7
The Last Day of the Month - Reflection Time:
My September Reflection
I didn’t quite meet my normal BMI range, but I got close. I got to a low of 140.1 in the month, but ended the month at 140.7 - a loss of 1.7 pounds; 87.3 pounds overall. These last five pounds have been tough, and the last pound even tougher. I’m thinking that my body is telling me that I am there, so when I reach the normal BMI range will call it. No - it isn’t five pounds under the normal BMI, or the 100 pounds that I was thinking about, but by far surpasses what I thought at the beginning of my journey. It has been a constant struggle the past few months to lose just a few tenths of a pound a week - I'm thinking this is where my body wants to be, and I have been too hard on myself for not getting any farther. I must admit, I am really nervous about making this decision. I know how to lose weight – but how to switch to maintaining is a mystery.
So, this will be my plan going forward:- Get to the normal BMI range (as of today just .7 pounds to go – earlier in the week just .1 pound away)
- No changes in my diet and exercise – if I lose a little bit more after reaching my goal - great – but if I just stay the same be happy with that! Will continue this way through 2024 at least.
- Continue to log everything – daily tracking of food, exercise and other SMART goals. Instead of a daily calorie limit – weekly limit.
- Weigh in twice weekly to coincide with the Challenges I am in
- Catch up with the Daily Accountability and Hogwarts Groups twice weekly - Check in Daily with the BL group – need to start limited my screen time and stop obsessing!
- Once I reach my goal (hopefully in the next few weeks of October – I will stay in the “losing” groups of my challenges until the round ends, then switch to maintenance.
On the knee front - I got a gel injection for my meniscus tear, and it feels wonderful. So glad to be able to do what I want to do without pain. I still ache in the night but take a couple of arthritis Tylenol before bedtime which helps.
I reached the 1,900-mile marker on my quest to walk 2,024 miles in 2024, logging about 200 miles this month, as we speak am at 1934 miles. My tracker says that I will hit my goal in Mid-October. My second goal of hitting 2,024 intentional miles is coming along – currently at 1514 miles, ironically the tracker says I will meet my goal on December 31!
I finished the Wish by Nicolas Sparks, very enjoyable; I just started reading Heart and Soul by Nora Roberts. I am re-reading Chamber of Secrets along with the Hogwarts challenge. My non-fiction this month is The Beck Diet Solution. The Biggest Loser Group that I am in is reading and discussing together and am really enjoying so far.
I have two obstacles in October that I with should be able to overcome. We are going on a long weekend trip to Florida in mid October, and then having a big 60 birthday party celebration for my younger sister at the end of the month.
My Goals for October:- Reach the Normal BMI range and then maintain or lose weight
- Reach my 2,024 in 2024 Goal
- Transition to weekly Calorie Limit
- Less Screen time
- Alternate Cardio and Strength – at least 20 Minutes each day with one day off for full body stretch workout
- Average 14K Steps per day
- Work on increasing my intentional miles to ensure I meet the 2,024 goal
- Continue with Intermittent Fasting Window
- Stay under Sodium Limit
By Before and After for September:
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@Walela617 Thank you for your encouragement - greatly appreciated.0
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My name is Donna. I am 64 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5’ 5” tall. My highest weight was 253 in 2016. My MFP start weight was 235 in 2018.
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145-155 (I’ll know it when I get there!)
Start Weight (from August 2024 ): 190.0
Goal Weight: 186.0 (4 pound loss)
End of Month Final Weight: 193.6
Total Lost/Gained this Month: 6.6 lbs Gained
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
09/01- DNW -(Trend Weight: DNW )-
09/02-192.4-(Trend Weight: 191.5)-
09/09-191.0-(Trend Weight: 190.9)-
09/16-193.6-(Trend Weight: 191.8)-
09/23-193.8-(Trend Weight: 193.6)- It has been a week of extra weight due to travel which I am slowly working back down. I hope to string some good days together this week and make a dent in my goals. Doing some yard work will help keep me moving. So many leaves already! I’ve just got to watch the diet. Specifically, the night time snacks especially if I have a good daily calorie burn as it tends to bring out the hunger monsters. But I’m going to stay positive and say, “180’s, HERE I COME!”.
09/30-193.6-(Trend Weight: 193.8)- I should have fared better this week. My DD and DGS were here extra this week and she always brings her totes full of temptations. I need to work on saying No more often. No one to blame but myself. I am going to work very hard at making October a banner month! There, I said it. I put it out there in the Universe, now to make it happen! See you in October my friends.
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
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My name is Donna. I am 64 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5’ 5” tall. My highest weight was 253 in 2016. My MFP start weight was 235 in 2018.
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145-155 (I’ll know it when I get there!)
Start Weight (from Sept 30th, 2024 ): 193.6
Goal Weight: 189.6 (4 pound loss)
End of Month Final Weight: xxxxx
Total Lost/Gained this Month: xxxxx
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
10/01-193.6-(Trend Weight: 193.8)- I’m stalled today on the numbers, but looking back I seem to be hovering around these same numbers for a good two weeks now. It’s time to get serious and put a dent into it. I’d like to be back in the 180’s by the end of October. Time to have a good month. Let’s do it!
10/07-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
10/14-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
10/21-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
10/28-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
10/31-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
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Sept 4: 140
Sept 11: 140
Sept 18: 140
Sept 25: 140
Oct 2: 1391 -
10/01: 158.2
Below are my initial scale app stats:
I will just post weigh-is going forward until 12/31/24, where I will post my "After" stats side by side to show progress over these remaining 13 weeks of the year
Have a nice evening,
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Hello I'm Darlene, retired, 64-year-old. Married (Greg), one adult daughter (Allyson), and one goldendoodle (Monty).
My Goals for 2024
⚖️ Get to my Ideal weight
👣 Log 2,024 miles in 2024 (I count all steps towards this goal - not just intentional miles)
📝 Log Daily
🥗 Stay under my calorie range
🫀 Aerobics 3 days per week
💪 Strength Train 3 days per week
🧘♀️ Stretch workout 1 day per week
💦 6+ glasses of water
Highest Weight 228
SW Dec: 228 | Jan: 217 | Feb: 212 | Mar: 207.6 | Apr 200.2 | May 194.8 | Jun: 189.6 | Jul: 187.4 | Aug: 179.8 | Sep: 174.2 | Oct: 169.6 | Nov 164.6 | Dec 164 | Jan 159.8 | Feb 156.8 | Mar 152.6 | Apr 151.6 | May 149.6 | Jun 144.8 | Jul: 143.5 | Aug: 142.4 | Sep 140.7
Total Loss: 87.3
2024 Loss: 23.3
Pounds to Goal Weight: .7
I'll weigh in on Saturdays to be on the same day as my other challenges.Jan 1: 163.8 Happy New Year!
Jan 6: 162.8 😁
Jan 13: 162 😁
Jan 20: 161 😁
Jan 27: 162.2 ☹️ Not the right direction
Jan 30: 159.8 😁 Will be traveling January 31, so will not have access to a scale - so this is my official end of month weight.
Total weight lost in January: 4.2 Pounds
Feb 3: 160.6 Not as bad as I expected. Have been traveling and eating out every day since Jan 31.
Feb 12: 159.8 😁 I am so happy with this - been on vacation since Jan 31 - got back yesterday and today weigh the same as I did when I left. Now to focus and lose some weight in February!
Feb 18: 158.8 😁 Forgot to post on Saturday - but I was one more down!
Feb 29: 156.8 😁 Nice way to end the month
Total Weight Lost in February: 3 Pounds
Mar 2: 156.8
Mar 9: 154.8 😁
Mar 16: 154.2 😁
Mar 23: 153.4 😁 I am really liking this weekly weigh in, I flucuate so much daily and forget that it is actually a trend downward week to week.
Mar 30: 152.6 😁
Total Weight Lost in March: 4 Pounds
Apr 6: 153 ☹️ My first up in a long time. Had a self sabatoge day yesterday - and expected this. Will have a tough week ahead (which probably caused my self sabatoge) with Easter tomorrow and then going on a small trip for two days.
April 13: 151.6 😁 Worked super hard this week to get back to where I was!
April 20: 150.6 😁Working hard in the garden uses a LOT of calories.
April 28: 152 ☹️ Sad to see - but had trouble with my scale - bit the dust. The new one says a lot heavier than I would like to see - but it is what it is. First day with the new scale was 152.4 - so a little progress since then. Hoping at least to see a loss in April and looking forward to starting a fresh new month in May (two more days to leave April behind me!).
April 30: 151.6
Total Weight Lost in April - 1 Pound
May 6: 150.2 😁 Got below my old scale weight. Went to the doctor this week. She was very happy with me. The new scale was right. I've probably been understating for a while.
May 11: 150 😁 A little less than last week. I did see the 140 range this week, but just for split second.
May 18: 150.6 ☹️ It has been a tough week. On Monday I threw out my knee - couldn't walk. Went to the doctor on Tuesday - xrays showed arthritis in both knees but that wouldn't be why I couldn't put any pressure on my leg. Dr. referred me for an MRI - which isn't scheduled until this Thursday - (a week and a half later), was concerend that it might be a meniscus tear . In the meantime - it is getting a little better, I can walk without crutches - probably just a sprain or something. Mostly seated exercises for now - did get in a short slow walk yesterday. Needless to say, the scale was not my friend. I'm thinking that my exercise tracker over estimates how many calories I burn in my seated workouts. With that in mind, yesterday adjusted how I am tracking - will not count ANY calories burned from exercise towards my calorie goal (I usually allow some (not all) - it's a complicated calculation that I won't bore you with). I would really like to see the 140s again by next week!
May 26: 150.2 Had MRI, now the waiting game to get the results and follow-up appointment. Did get to the 140s but a slow creep back. Five more days to reach my goal.
May 31: 149.6 I made it to the 140's!
Total lost in May - 2 Pounds
June 8: 146.2 😁 Great week. I bought two weeks of Nutrisystem food. They were having a free month of their advantage (a la carte) plan, so I thought I would give it a try to boost my slow loss the last couple of months. I started at the end of May. Could I do it long term? - absolutely not - I love to cook and the food is already getting boring. But it worked. I contributepart of the loss due to the fact that I am off the ibuprofen medication for me knee. The Dr. had me on 600 mg - 3 times a day. From what I read, it can cause water retention. I stopped taking about the same time as I started NS. My MRI results showed a meniscus tear with moderate arthritis. I got a cortizone shot, and will start physical therapy next Friday. In the meantime, still seated cardio workouts - but did get in a 1/2 mile walk yesterday.
June 14: 145 😁 Anther good week. Very excited - we booked a last minute trip to Hawaii (leave Sunday). We have to drop off Allyson at JFK and said as long as we are there, why don't we use those frequent flyer miles that we have used in AGES! We found a good deal on a condo on VRBO - so have a full kitchen. My plan is to eat two meals in and go out for one. When I do go out - DON'T finish my plate - bring half home for breakfast or lunch the next day. Limit the alcohol. I won't let it be a free for all - I never came home from a vacation saying I wish I ate or drank more! Here on my findings on the Nutrisystem experiment.1. It works - I got over my plateau and continued to lose - lost almost 5 pounds in two weeks. 😁
2. It was super easy to follow 😁 but, had we had to cook two meals daily - one for me, one for Greg. ☹️
3. The food was edible - not fantastic, not gross 😐
4. I did not meet my protein goal most days ☹️, but met carb, fat, sodium and fiber goals almost every day 😁.
5. Most days the calories were about 1,350 - ranging from a little under 1,200 to 1,600. I wasn't hungry. 😁
6. I ususally eat 5 fruits/veggies a day - but switched to 4 veggies one fruit on Nutrisystem. 😐
6. It's doable as a quick fix, I couldn't do it long term. 😐
7. Overall - I am extremely happy with the weight loss. So overall score! 😁 But am really looking forward to cooking again! 👩🍳
8. Next step - see if I gain it all back?
June 22 147.7 I am in Hawaii and the salt from the food, and the alcohol has me all over the place this week. Up two pounds, down a pound, up a pound, down two pounds. This is me today. I have two more days in paradise and then back home to normal. I know it won't come off as quickly as it came on, but hope I can get back to where I was before the end of the month. The memories are worth it.
June 29 144.8 😁 So happy to see. The water weight from my trip is gone. We had a fantastic time. The best part is that I did not OVER indulge. Yes, I indulged - had a small cup of ice cream every day and a drink on most days. But we ate in for breakfast every day, and most lunches. I only ate 1/2 the entre at the restaurant for dinner - bringing home the rest for Greg to snack on, or for lunch the next day. I did not feel deprived.
Total weight lost in June: 4.8 Pounds
Starting Weight July: 144.8
July 6: 143.9 😁 Tough week for me health wise, but at least it didn't show up on the scale. Back to seated walks and aerobics - my knee issues are not recovering like the Dr. wants. I also have an upper respitory infection that I caught while in Hawaii - on day three of antibiotics but still feel yucky - hope it kicks in soon! On a better note - just 3.9 pounds to get out of the overweight stage! I'm hoping to hit that by my birthday the second week in August!
July 13: 144.4 I think the health issue was taking hold. Just finished the antibiotics, hoping it's bloat and water weight from the meds.
July 20: 144.2 I am down .2 from last week, but if I don't figure something else out won't hit my July goal- and look at that July 6 entry.
July 27: 143.3 A little better this week. Just 4 more days in July - wasn't what I wanted but at least a loss! Doctor gave me the go ahead to resume my workouts - easing into getting back to normal. Cardio and strength routines are half sitting, half standing (no twisting of the knee). But more importantly I am back to walking. I am walking 1.5 to 2 miles in the AM, and then another mile or so on the treadmill in the evening. I forgot how much I loved it.
July 31: 143.5 A binge on Saturday made me spike in weight, still fighting to release it. I am happy to down this month, but nowhere near my goal. Realistically getting to my ideal BMI range may take until September. But I am determined to get there. Looking forward to a fresh new month - although August has many social activities for me so will also be a tough one.
Total weight lost in August: 1.1 Pounds
Starting Weight August : 143.5
August 3: 142.4 😁Flushed the remaining sodium from my binge last weekend. Starting pre-logging my food in the AM. I am not one to make a plan for a week - but do decide what I will make for dinner in the AM - so prelogging my food for the day will work for me. It has been keeping me more accountable and I know when I can add a little or take away a little for breakfast and lunch to make me under for the day. Also, reduced the calories gained by exercise down to 25% (from 50%) to see how that works.
August 9: 144.5 Obviously not a good sign. I was up a little from last week, and then yesterday went out for my birthday - most of the gain is probably just water weight retention - but not all of it. I knew this was going to be a tough month - another obstacle this week and the following right before weigh ins so expect this to be the trend for the next couple weeks. Hopefully I can pull off a loss by the end of the month. Fingers crossed.
August 18: 147.3 Girls trip to the casino, just got home after three days of junk food, alcohol, and out to dinners. Expected increase. Back to it for the next three days, then another trip for my anniversary. Once home on the 23rd am going full stop until the end of the month.
August 24: 144.6 I got back to my starting weight just before I left for my anniversary trip - but up again. No obstacles in my way for a while - so now I am determined more than ever to first get below my starting August weight (need to do that before the end of the month) and then get to the ideal BMI weight 139 (hopefully by the end of September) and then onward to my goal weight or 100 pounds lost (135 or 128). It depends on how long it takes to get to the 135 and how I feel at that point if I continue. I can do it!
August 31: 142.4Well at least it was a loss from the last day of July - but the same as August 3! Goodbye August - September is going to be a good month - I can feel it I will get to the "ideal BMI range" come hell or high water! Just 2.5 pounds to go.
🍂 🍎 Hello September 🍎🍂
Sep 7: 142.5 An ok week for me - up and down all week.
Sep 14: 141😁 Worked hard all week and it paid off!
Sep 21: 140.7😁 I am up a little since earlier in the week, but still down week to week - so still happy.
Sep 28: 140.3😁 Steady shrinking (no so daily - but weekly has been a success). Don't know if I will quite meet my normal BMI goal (just two days to go and .3 pounds), but I will ge there. Once I do, I may just call it my goal weight. These last few tenths of a pound are giving me stress. Been obsessing way to much about these last few tenths of pound. Thinking my body is telling me I'm done.
Going to be a tough week ahead. Our best friends moved to Florida a few years back,. Their family lives here in Connecticut. When they come up to see family and friends they always stay with us. The husband of the couple is coming up to see family (yes they come separately some times because of the kitties at home) next week and staying the week. Although I don't really need to entertain him - he is a HUGE eater - so will have that visual trigger in my house for the week. I'll need to keep strong! He arrives tomorrow night. Give me strength!
Sep 29: 140.7
🎃 OCTOBER🎃
Oct 5 - 140.3 I did reach 139.9 for a split second this past week, but had company staying with us for the past week, so too many temptations, salt. That being said, down from my September ending weight.
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My name is Donna. I am 64 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5’ 5” tall. My highest weight was 253 in 2016. My MFP start weight was 235 in 2018.
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145-155 (I’ll know it when I get there!)
Start Weight (from Sept 30th, 2024 ): 193.6
Goal Weight: 189.6 (4 pound loss)
End of Month Final Weight: xxxxx
Total Lost/Gained this Month: xxxxx
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
10/01-193.6-(Trend Weight: 193.8)- I’m stalled today on the numbers, but looking back I seem to be hovering around these same numbers for a good two weeks now. It’s time to get serious and put a dent into it. I’d like to be back in the 180’s by the end of October. Time to have a good month. Let’s do it!
10/07-194.4-(Trend Weight: 193.8)- I found that extra weight I was looking for from the travel/movie adventure on Saturday. Or shall I say that it found me? Yeah, I guess sometimes it does take a day or two to show up. Humph…… Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Go Into The Water! I have one travel day later this week. I’ve got to be vewy vewy cawful.
10/14-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
10/21-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
10/28-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
10/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
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Hey everyone! Starting over because another board to which I belong is weighing in on Mondays and I wanted to be consistent with all in which I participate to keep copying/pasting consistently throughout using the same dates. Please feel free to use Wednesdays or any day you prefer, as long as you hang in there and stay with us!
Okay; here we go. Although my regular weigh-in day is Wednesday, I'm going to follow along with the suggested dates for another board (OCT-NOV-DEC) because it will be easier to weigh in just once per week using the same dates.
All Time Highest Weight: I'm not sure about MFP initial weight, but my highest was 217.0 lbs. on 2/29/2008
Challenge Starting Weight for this Group: 156.0 on Monday, October 7th, 2024
Weight Loss Goal for this Challenge: 12-15 lbs. by 12/30/2024 [Wt. Range: 104-141; "Ideal" Wt. 133]
I will post updates weekly as we go, but will only paste scale stats once below in this post and again with a first/last, side-by-side, before/after progress comparison on 12/30/2024.
10/07/24: 156.0 lbs./Current Loss: 0.0 lbs./Total Loss: 0.0 lbs. Below are my "Day 1" (initial) scale stats:
I found two good links to try to calculate weight loss target dates: (Try it! It's very interesting!):
https://www.fitwatch.com/calculator/weight-loss-target-date OR:
https://www.medindia.net/patients/calculators/weight-loss-calculator.asp
I think if I can keep up my activity and keep my caloric intake to ~1425-1500 I should be able to arrive within my goal weight by the end of this challenge.
We're in the home stretch to 2025 - only 12 weeks from Wednesday, October 9th!
Best wishes everyone, and have a GREAT week!
Carole
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@iLive2Walk: All I can say, is "WOW"! What an inspiring before/after comparison! Amazing! and INSPIRING!🦋0
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@walela617 Thank you. I'm up a smidge from reaching my goal - but I'll get back there. On this train for the rest of my life. Looks like we are the same height - my weight range is the same - 104-141 - I was shooting for 135 - but at long as I am where I am now I will be happy. At my age, a little extra is probably better. According to the SMART BMI site (which I kind of like), I'm just where I need to be for my age. Check it out:
https://www.smartbmicalculator.com/
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