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Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 253
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@deepwoodslady I just looooooved you’re post today. It was very informative and I really do love a good analysis🧐 Not only that.. you make sure to word it in a way that helps the reader learn something from it. You must be a very kind and thoughtful person to consider others while you post about yourself! Lol.. I’m sure I’m right! ☺️
@itladyee thank you for your post as well! I learned a great deal about the effects of water! Super informative!
Giving awards out to my top favorite posts this week! 🏆🏆(and allowing me to put you on the spot! Lol)
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_JeffreyD_ wrote: »Many thanks @quiltingjaine .
I am trying to set a proper goal for drinking water. I know I don't drink enough. I have heard the adage about 8 glasses per day (64 oz?) . Anyone want to chime in on what you use for your goal and what benefits you actually experience?
Hi there
I was advised to drink half your weight in ounces. So I try to drink 88 ounces because I weigh 176lbs. Hope this helps! 🙌🏼
I, too, have been advised by multiple doctors (holistic and standard Western) to drink at least 1/2 my bodyweight (lbs) in ounces. So I'm at about 75 ounces before accounting for replenishing due to activity.6 -
Let's do it!
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Goal for this round: -0.8 kg, 124.3kg
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@_JeffreyD_
I get it! My issue is I've flirted with an eating disorder in the past and can get too extreme, so I need to remind myself that moderation and health come first. I've had a tendency to extreme dieting and it's caused health issues that are now safely under control- and I want to keep them there!
Whatever gets you to your goal (safely) is what's best for you!
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SW: 174
- Thu 03/07: 173.6;-.4lbs
~ Im repeating this from yesterday because I just don’t think I’m taking myself seriously (for crying out loud!!)
<<< Plan on watching old KETO YouTuber videos for mental refreshments!>>>
Requesting everyone’s recommendations for this-please(or how did you motivate/learn yourself how to eat on a Keto diet? THANK YOU(kindly)! 😊 >>>
Stayed Below SW 174🟢=Yes 🔴=No
(Thu> > > > > > > > Next Sat)
🟢🔘🔘🔘🔘🔘🔘🔘🔘🔘- 03/08 Fri ~ 2nd Day
- 03/09
- 03/10 Sun ~ 4th Day
- 03/11
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*MiniGoal: Under 172
- 03/13 Wed ~ 7th Day
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- 03/16 Sat ~ Last Day
- Wed 03/06: 174;-0lbs
~ Another day another dollar!🫤 No change in the scale today. Did have a lot of keto “products” yesterday, which I’ve been trying to limit to once a day. A Hungry-ghost lingered around my stomach all day but I do believe he doubled as a Tired-ghost… neither was Friendly! Lol
***MUST get good sleep to reach my goals.
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_JeffreyD_ wrote: »Many thanks @quiltingjaine .
I am trying to set a proper goal for drinking water. I know I don't drink enough. I have heard the adage about 8 glasses per day (64 oz?) . Anyone want to chime in on what you use for your goal and what benefits you actually experience?
I aim for the "half your body weight" goal. I realistically range between 48 and 80 with 48 being a really bad day.
My Benefits:- I go to the bathroom a lot - so I assume that's flushing my system
- I do see a "freshness" in my face. My husband says I'm vibrant
- It makes you feel fuller so you "supposedly" eat less
Here are some from the web. I guess there's a lot going on behind the scenes..
1. It lubricates the joints
Cartilage, found in joints and the disks of the spine, contains around 80 percent water. Long-term dehydration can reduce the joints’ shock-absorbing ability, leading to joint pain.
2. It forms saliva and mucus
Saliva helps us digest our food and keeps the mouth, nose, and eyes moist. This prevents friction and damage. Drinking water also keeps the mouth clean. Consumed instead of sweetened beverages, it can also reduce tooth decay.
3. It delivers oxygen throughout the body
Blood is more than 90 percent water, and blood carries oxygen to different parts of the body.
4. It boosts skin health and beauty
With dehydration, the skin can become more vulnerable to skin disorders and premature wrinkling.
5. It cushions the brain, spinal cord, and other sensitive tissues
Dehydration can affect brain structure and function. It is also involved in the production of hormones and neurotransmitters. Prolonged dehydration can lead to problems with thinking and reasoning.
6. It regulates body temperature
Water that is stored in the middle layers of the skin comes to the skin’s surface as sweat when the body heats up. As it evaporates, it cools the body. In sport.
Some scientists have suggested that when there is too little water in the body, heat storage increases and the individual is less able to tolerate heat strain.
Having a lot of water in the body may reduce physical strain if heat stress occurs during exercise. However, more research is needed into these effects.
7, The digestive system depends on it
The bowel needs water to work properly. Dehydration can lead to digestive problems, constipation, and an overly acidic stomach. This increases the risk of heartburn and stomach ulcers.
8. It flushes body waste
Water is needed in the processes of sweating and removal of urine and feces.
9. It helps maintain blood pressure
A lack of water can cause blood to become thicker, increasing blood pressure.
10. The airways need it
When dehydrated, airways are restricted by the body in an effort to minimize water loss. This can make asthma and allergies worse.
11. It makes minerals and nutrients accessible
These dissolve in water, which makes it possible for them to reach different parts of the body.
12. It prevents kidney damage
The kidneys regulate fluid in the body. Insufficient water can lead to kidney stones and other problems.
13. It boosts performance during exercise
Dehydration during exercise may hinder performance.
Some scientists have proposed that consuming more water might enhance performance during strenuous activity.
More research is needed to confirm this, but one review found that dehydration reduces performance in activities lasting longer than 30 minutes.
14. Weight loss
Water may also help with weight loss, if it is consumed instead of sweetened juices and sodas. “Preloading” with water before meals can help prevent overeating by creating a sense of fullness.
15. It reduces the chance of a hangover
When partying, unsweetened soda water with ice and lemon alternated with alcoholic drinks can help prevent overconsumption of alcohol.
@itladyee wow, way to support! Thanks!7 -
🍀🎷☘️11 days until 🍀🎷☘️
SW RND 252. 132.4
SW RND 253. 132.0
The scale is getting cranky with me lately… but that is to be expected since I only have about 5 pounds to my goal weight. However, the sun is out today, which means more and more outside time on my horizon. I started this challenge out with a gorgeous hike!
3/7. 132.0
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I just had to add a picture from my hike! Gorgeous day in an Oregon forest!
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@Krysless2
Keto WOE?
This one is just plain easy for me because I love FAT! I started tracking on carb manager in early 2019, learned how, then switched back to MFP. MFP is excellent for tracking macros. I’ve always been “clean keto”, and I have never purchased any keto products… because all processed food, keto or not, is filled with chemicals and preservatives. Eat clean for best results. Please feel free to check out my History & Journey. No secrets or tips from me…. Just eat allowable foods, record macros & kcals. I did go through a keto flu phase in 2019 but once my body got used to it, it has never returned. I also experienced horrific leg cramping, but learned to supplement with electrolytes, magnesium and potassium. Its important to also track calories because if you eat too much, no matter what diet or macro plan you’re on, you will not lose weight if you are over eating. I’m Ketovore now…. Animal based protein and every now and then a few vegetables and berries. Works for me. Good luck! 🍀5 -
@pettycoatjunction glorious walk! Thx for sharing! I love Oregon- have visited a handful of times… gorgeous area -one of my favorite states 🇺🇸!4
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@deepwoodslady I just looooooved you’re post today. It was very informative and I really do love a good analysis🧐 Not only that.. you make sure to word it in a way that helps the reader learn something from it. You must be a very kind and thoughtful person to consider others while you post about yourself! Lol.. I’m sure I’m right! ☺️
@itladyee thank you for your post as well! I learned a great deal about the effects of water! Super informative!
Giving awards out to my top favorite posts this week! 🏆🏆(and allowing me to put you on the spot! Lol)
@Krysless2 Thanks so much for the shout-out and the wonderful compliment. If anything I post can help even just one person then I have accomplished my goal for sure. I've taken so much and learned so very much from this group. I give back when I can.5 -
@Krysless2
. Please feel free to check out my History & Journey. No secrets or tips from me…. Just eat allowable foods, record macros & kcals. I did go through a keto flu phase in 2019 but once my body got used to it, it has never returned. I also experienced horrific leg cramping, but learned to supplement with electrolytes, magnesium
Thank you for the input. I’m not great with the acronyms so I had to look up WOE .. lol
I did try to view your diary to get further insight but it seems it is set to private🤷🏻♀️
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HW: 194.7 (88.3 kg) April 25, 2020
SW WT RND 247: 180.6 (81.9 kg)END WT RND 247: 177.4 (80.5 kg)END WT RND 252: 166 (75.3 kg)
END WT RND 248: 175.1 (79.4 kg)
END WT RND 249: 173.4 (78.7 kg)
END WT RND 250: 170.6 (77.4 kg)
END WT RND 251: 167.8 (76.1 kg)
3/7- 165.3 (75 kg) Starting with a whoosh. I feel like this accountability challenge is really helping me keep logging. I can't believe this is the start of my 7th already.
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F, 48, have come and gone from MFP a few times and now bigger than I've ever been - currently UK size 14/16 and hoping to get back into my size 12 shorts for summer.
SW RND 253 166.1
3/7: 165.5 - nice start but I am in the early stages. Just did a core workout and my gut is shaking all over the place.
3/8: 165.2 - on calorie target yesterday and did not eat my exercise calories 😀9 -
RD 253 (my first official full round!)
252 EW 281.0
During my trial round I ended up .2lbs above where I started. But confirmed alcohol is what has been holding me back. To my surprise, this morning I jumped below my starting weight from last round! I only weigh the 1st, 5th, and 10th days officially to keep moral up for me. I may check as im feeling it in between those dates but don't record it. I'm off for a weekend with friends and my goal is no more than 2 drinks a night, if i feel like it. Im also working on not drinking just because everyone else is, as I tend to do. Last week I went a bit crazy multiple days because I didn't want to be the odd man out. So I've bought some zero calorie sodas to take with me so I have an alternative 'fun' drink. I prefer moderation to full elimination (to avoid binge crave eating), so I'm giving myself a daily limit if I end up wanting to have an alcoholic drink.
Goal: 1-2lbs
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65 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 253 (my 183rd). Thank you @quiltingjaine for keeping this going, so grateful.
Goals for this round; to lose! Scale still being erratic, obviously reflects rate of consistency (or not!) with walking mileage as well as food. Must concentrate on consistency, really want to get back. And to break the “always looking for something to put in my mouth” syndrome!
Good luck everyone for a successful round.Achieved goal weigh of 125lb in summer 2016 by losing 66lb and then gradually gained between 7 and 11 since then & didn't want to gain any more, it’s taken me 75 rounds to achieve target of 130 = back to maintenance!! But then I crept up again, so need to get back to around 134. A healthy lifestyle must be a permanent way of life.
End of round 69 134.2 lbs
End of round 70 133.6
End of round 71 132.4
End of round 72 133.2
End of round 73 132.8
End of round 74 132
End of round 75 131.4
End of round 76 130.2
End of round 77 132.4
End of round 78 134.4
End of round 79 132
End of round 80 133.6
End of round 81 133.8
End of round 82 132.4
End of round 83 133.4
End of round 84 133
End of round 85 131.6
End of round 86 133.0
End of round 87 134.8
End of round 88 132.8 (2 pounds lost)
End of round 89 138.2 (5.4 pounds gained)
End of round 90 135 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 91 132.8 (2.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 92 133 (0.2 pound up from end of last round)
End of round 93 135.6 (2.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 94 135.8 (0.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 95 134.4 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 96 134.4 (no loss no gain!!)
End of round 97 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 98 133.4 (1.6 down from end of last round)
End of round 99 134.4 (1 up from end of last; not bad for Christmas period!)
End of round 100 133.4 (1 down from end of last round)
End of round 101 137.2 (3.8 pounds up)
End of round 102 136 (1.2 pounds down from last round – not bad considering Dad unexpectedly passed away 3 days before end of round & I went totally off plan & no walking!)
End of round 103 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down from last round – better!)
End of round 104 – 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 105 – 133.6 (1.4 down from end of last round)
End of round 106 – 133.6 (same as last round)
End of round 107 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 108 – 134.2 (0.6 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 109 – 135.6 (1.4 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 110 – 133.2 (2.4 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 111 – 133.2 (same as last round)
End of round 112 – 133.6 (increase of 0.4)
End of round 113 – 132.8 (0.8
End of round 114 – 136 (3.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 115 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 116 – 133.4 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 117 – 135.4 (2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 118 – 136 (1.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 119 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down)
End of round 120 – 135.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 121 – 135.2 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 122 – 133.2 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 123 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 124 - 134.8 (2.4 pounds up)
End of round 125 - 135 (0.2 pounds up) – get a grip!!!
End of round 126 - 135 - same as last round
End of round 127 - 133.8 (1.2 pounds down
End of round 128 - 133.4 (0.4 pound down)
End of round 129 - 134.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 130 - 133 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 131 - 133.6 (0.6 up)
End of round 132 – 134 (0.4 up)
End of round 133 – 134 .4 (0.4 up)
End of round 134 – 132.2 (2.2 pounds down) see what not binging can do!!
End of round 135 – 131.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 136 – 132.8 (1 pound up – happy for Christmas period, lower than at this time for many years!)
End of round 137 – 134 (1.2 pound up ugh!!)
End of round 138 - 131.2 (2.8 pounds down)
End of round 139 – 130.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 140 – 132.4 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 141 – 131 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 142 – 129.8 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 143 – 130.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 144 – 130.2 (0.6 pounds down)
End of round 145 – 132 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 146 – 133.8 (1.8 pounds up – again!!)
End of round 147 – 133.2 (0.6 down)
End of round 148 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 149 – 132.4
End of round 150 – 133.8 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 151 – 135.8 (2 pounds up)
End of round 152 – 134 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 153 – 135.4 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 154 – 132.2 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 155 - 133.6 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 156 - 134 (0.4 pounds up)
End of round 157 - 133.6 (0.4 pounds down)
End of round 158 – 135.4 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 159 – 134.4 (1 pound down)
End of round 160 – 135.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 161 – 134.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 162 – 133.6 (0.6 down)
End of round 163 – 136.2 (2.6 up)
End of round 164 – 136 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 165 – 135.8 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 166 – 136 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 167 – 138 (2 pounds up)
End of round 168 – 135 (3 pounds down)
End of round 169 – 134.4 (0.6 pound down)
End of round 170 – 133 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 171 – 135.4 (2.4 up)
End of round 172 – 135.6 (0.2 up)
End of round 173 – 137.6 (2 pounds up)
End of round 174 – 135.2 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 175 – 138 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 176 – did not complete (away on family holiday)
End of round 177 – 138
End or round 178 – 137.8 (0.2 down)
End of round 179 – 139.4 (1.6 pounds up)
End of round 180 – 137 (2.4 pounds lost)
End of round 181 – 139.2 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 182 – 135.6 (3.6 pounds down)
End of round 183 – 138.2 (2.4 up)
End of round 184 - 136 (2.2 pounds down)
End of round 185 – 136.4 (0.4 gain)
End of round 186 – 136.4 (same)
End of round 187 – 138.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 188 – DNW (away for Queen's platinum jubilee celebrations)
End of round 189 – 139.2
End of round 190 – 139.8
End of round 191 – 139.8
End of round 192 – 138.8 (1 pound lost)
End of round 193 – 138.2 (0.6 lost)
End of round 194 – 136.4 (1.8 lost)
End of round 195 – 139.2 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 196 – 138 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 197 – 138.2 (0.2 up)
End of round 198 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 199 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 200 – 138.8 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 201 – 138.2 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 202 – 137.8 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 203 – 137.6 (loss of 0.2)
End of round 204 – 135.8 (1.8 pounds lost)
End of round 205 – 135.6(0.6 pound lost)
End of round 206 – 135.4 (0.2 pound lost)
End of round 207 – 136.4 (1 pound gain) (Caravan Christmas Party Rally)
End of round 208 - 137.2 (0.8 pound gain)
End of round 209 - 137.4 (0.2 pound gain) (Christmas period)
End of round 210 – DNW (Lanzarote holiday)
End of round 211 – 138.2
End of round 212 – 139.8
End of round 213 – 139
End of round 214 – 138.2 (1.2 pounds loss)
End of round 215 – 139.2 (1 pound up)
End of round 216 – 136.6 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 217 – 137.8 (1.2 pounds up)
End of round 218 – 140.4 (2.6 pounds up – need to reverse this trend!)
End of round 219 – 139.8 (0.6 down)
End of round 220 – DNW
End of round 221 – 140.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 222 – 139.8 (1 pound down)
End of round 223 – 140 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 224 – 139.2 (0.8 pound down)
End of round 225 – 139.4 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 226 – 141 (1.6 pound up)
End of round 227 – 139.8 (1.2 pound down)
End of round 228 – 139.6 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 229 – 140.2 (0.6 pound up)
End of round 230 – 139.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 231 - 138.2 (1.6 pounds down)
End of round 232 – 140.6 (2.4 pounds up)
End of round 233 – 138.8 (1.8 ponds down)
End of round 234 – 140.2 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 235 – DNW – on holiday
End of round 236 – 142
End of round 237 – DNW, staying at DS’s.
End of round 238 – 139.8
End of round 239 – 139.6 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 240 – 139 (0.4 pound down)
End of round 241 – 138.8 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 242 – 138.6 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 243 – 139.8 (1.2 pounds up)
End of round 244 – 141 (2.2 pounds up)
End or round 245 – DNW – away for Christmas with no scales
End of round 246 - 143.8
End of round 247 – 142.6 (loss of 1.2 pounds)
End of round 248 – 143.6 (gain of 1 pound) 26.01.24
End of round 249 – 141.6 (2 pounds down) 05.02.24
End of round 250 – DNW – away on holiday with family, Whitchurch.
End of round 251 – 242
End of round 252 – 242.6
3/6 142.6 – 6.12 miles walked before meeting up with DSs for lunch.
SW RND 253 Day, Weight, Comment
3/7 141.8 - (trend 143.2) 10.38 miles walked, a third of exercise calories eaten back.
3/8 142.6 – (trend 142.4) no structured walking as childminding little DGS.
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👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!!!
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SW RND 253
3/7, 235.1
3/8, 232.1
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@_JeffreyD_ We spend most of our time hitting the heavy bags, hitting pads and doing non contact work with each other.
But we do actually get in the ring! When you’re ready and if you want to. I usually go in a few times a year.
You only think you know how to slip a punch until you actually have to slip a punch!!!5 -
64-year old female, 5'5"
I'm back after a very long break, but I'm excited to be here again because I KNOW the accountability helps me so much! I have a River Cruise coming up in early June, so that serves as some extra motivation.
Highest Weight: 213
RND 252: SW-191.3, EW-187.6
RND 253: SW-187.8
3/7 187.8 Poured rain all day yesterday, so workouts happened in the house--yoga and indoor walking routines. Discovered Lavash Bread homemade crackers last night because Ingles had their rarely-made Mango Salsa, and I didn't want to eat tortilla chips. Have you tried making the Lavash Bread crackers, folks? (Cut up the Lavash bread onto cookie sheet, spray with Pam, add seasoning like Everything Bagel or whatever you like, 325 degree oven for about 5-7 minutes depending on your preference for brownness. Watch them though, they burn easily.) So good and not very hard to work into the daily plan.
3/8 186.4 I'm enjoying looking for ways to get in extra steps, and it is beginning to feel good again to move more. Granddaughter's spring break begins at 11:00 today and all next week she'll be with me at Camp Mimi. Not sure what we may get into!
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Just Give Me 10 Days Rnd 253 (my 9th)
Jude, 5'-2, about to turn 67 YO. Been as high as 165, started here in December at 147lbs.
EW Rnd 252: 133.4
SW Rnd 253: 133.4
GW this rnd: under 133
Previous rounds:SW Rnd 245: 146.6
SW Rnd 246: 147.0
SW Rnd 247: 143.4
SW Rnd 248: 140.8
SW Rnd 249: 140.6
SW Rnd 250: 137.2
SW Rnd 251: 136.2
SW Rnd 252: 134.2
SW Rnd 253: 133.4
Overall loss: 13.6 lbs since 12/22/23
Goals this round:
* follow sustainable habits in both nutrition and exercise to keep feeling my best.
* continue daily tracking and posting.
* these are habits, not obsessions, so enjoy every day.
3/7: 133.4
3/8: 132.8
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3/8: happily surprised by another small drop this morning- very happy going into the weekend!8 -
HW- 242
LW- 142
2024- 200.4
I enjoy reading everyone’s posts with my morning coffee.
Rnd 262- 191.4
3/7- 190.6
3/8- 189.6 second time seeing a number below the 190 mark. It motivates me to keep it going. I’ll be traveling this weekend so no scale and meals out. I’m going to enjoy it and stay mindful.11 -
@Krysless2
. Please feel free to check out my History & Journey. No secrets or tips from me…. Just eat allowable foods, record macros & kcals. I did go through a keto flu phase in 2019 but once my body got used to it, it has never returned. I also experienced horrific leg cramping, but learned to supplement with electrolytes, magnesium
Thank you for the input. I’m not great with the acronyms so I had to look up WOE .. lol
I did try to view your diary to get further insight but it seems it is set to private🤷🏻♀️
Yes, my diary is private. I apologize for not being more clear… I was referring to my daily entry in this R253. There is a “spoiler” at the bottom of my daily entry here that I detail about me, my journey /history and my WOE.Just click on “spoiler” and it expands to a BIOGRAPHY. 🤪😂Hope that helps. Have a wonderful day!5 -
R253- my 23rd
About Me & Health Journey
Spoiler @ end ⬇️
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📣#bestshapeofmylife📣#inwiththenew
#helpfulhabits
Let’s Go! 💪🏻🙌🏻⚡️
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R253 Focus-Healthy & Fit:
1. Gain muscle lose fat 🏋️♀️- only DOING will ensure success. In it for the long-haul.
2. Be mindful of new consulting role and how it will impact my “Healthy & Fit” Journey. Time mgt is key.
3. Continue “commitments” & reading/working “Habit Mechanic”. Important that my “to dos” become habit.
4. Identify unhelpful habits and extinguish.
R253 COMMITMENTS:
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To do:
1. Habit Mechanic - minimum 20 min per day.
2. 🙆♀️Daily Stretch 10-15min
3. 🤸🏼🏋️♀️4x/wk FT 20-30 min
4. 🚶♀️8-10k+ minimum
5. 💦 70-80oz
6. 💓Z2 60 min 5x per wk
7. NSVs - launch new helpful habits
8. MACROS: CONTINUED EXPERIMENT thru 3/16: S.S.T.Th :10gC, 109gP, 75gF, M.W.F 10gC, 129gP, 30gF
9. Next InBody - schedule around 4/12
10. Stay mindful & grateful.
SW RND 253
3/7 ⚖️131.2 🙆♀️🚶♀️🎾. “Sunrise” 🚶♀️- 3rd day in a row!
NSV: Played bridge last night with my brother, sister and DH… (Have been playing with them weekly for several years.) My brother says to me, “My goodness, you’ve lost weight”. He was sincerely shocked… seemed worried, like I was sickly or something… I said, Bob, You haven’t noticed till now? He said, “No, I just noticed!” Mind you, I see him several times a month!!! 🤪😂
PS Getting a late start today… Won’t be setting my alarm that’s for sure! Looking forward to this round!
3/8 I flat out FAILED yesterday. Played hooky. I was all excited about this consulting project and ended up transfixed all day, researching & glued to my laptop - I couldn’t stop! I could’ve taken a break at any moment & walked 5 miles and come back home, but… I chose to walk less than 2k steps walking from my desk to the kitchen to the utility room and back. I didn’t eat- not hungry. (900kcal). Didn’t hit my protein. So this morning, I’m headed for a sunrise walk 🙆♀️🚶♀️🤸🏼🏋️♀️and after, a 9 AM meeting at the clients office. This WILL HAPPEN!
Getting fit doesn’t require being 100% on point ALL the time. It’s about being adaptable, CONSISTENT & NEVER GIVING UP. Wont let this become two days!
I read ⬇️ last night and I want to share. Hopefully it will inspire me to carry out my dreams today, and perhaps you too if you are reading this:
Discipline is the strongest form of self love. It’s ignoring something you want right now for something better later on. Discipline reveals the commitment that you have to your dreams, especially on the days you don’t want to follow through…. The future you is depending on the current you to keep the promises you made to yourself yesterday.
Have a great day!
📣#bestshapeofmylife📣#inwiththenew
#helpfulhabits
Let’s Go! 💪🏻🙌🏻⚡️
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About Me, WOE & Health Journey
****************************F65, 5’6” married, MawMaw Proud. Clean Ketovore 🥩. Track macros, kcals, all exercise and NSVs. HW 172lbs in 2010.
WOE since 7/2023: Whole Foods. No processed foods Emphasis is animal-based proteins. EGGS, Beef, pork, chicken, seafood, venison and grass-fed whey protein powder. I count macros & kcals - always will. (Since portion control is my issue). Keto is high-fat but I’m now leaning lower fat with leaner proteins. My mother was diagnosed with celiac’s disease in her 50’s. Following her lead, I eliminated wheat, oat, barley, and rye several years ago…. Dairy? Hard cheese, HWC and butter -an occasional Greek yogurt. Vegetables destroy my digestive system… Of course, I love vegetables, but when I splurge, I pay for it for a few days… I do enjoy berries, lemon, lime. Avocados are my weakness. Enjoy a piece of dark chocolate on occasion. Generally, I eat btw noon and 6 pm. (IF18/6). Alcohol? Used to be a social drinker and would enjoy a good martini/scotch or Paloma at home while cooking dinner. NO MORE. Root of many evils. Primarily, the destruction of will power and the enemy of optimal choices. I’d rather venture toward my best-self. This is me. I feel terrific.
History:
I have ALWAYS been ON a “diet” since high school. I have never been comfortable with my body - NEVER - no matter my weight.
Pre- college: 125-130lbs
College- up to 160lbs one year… graduated @130lbs.
1990 (Age 32) - Avg.135/140 lbs (my son was born 1988)
2000 (Age 42) -Avg 145 -160
2010 (Age 52) - HW 172 lbs in 2010. 130lbs by end of 2014.
2020 (Age 62) 130-135lbs
7/2023 (Age 64) 145lbs
1/2024 (Age 65) 130lbs
UGW = 129-130lbs
⬆️SMM: 100lbs +
BF% : 23%
Aug 14, 2014 @ 157lbs (down 15 from heaviest of 172lbs in 2010), I decided to take serious control of my health. I lost 30lbs by 11/15/2014. Weight @ 128-132lbs through the end of 2020. Six years!
Another 🎢 Roller Coaster Begins….
2020 through 2021, I fluctuated 132-140 lbs. Always self-conscious.
8/1/ 2022 crept up to 142lbs.
Dropped to 128lbs again by 10/30 - held 130lbs till 2/1/23.
2023 Back ⬆️ 145lbs by July 15! 15lbs BOOM! Enjoyed eating & margaritas way too much. Nutrition has always been somewhat healthy BUT portion control is/was THE issue. Started tracking again 7/15/23. Joined “Just give me 10 days” R231 in beginning of 8/2023. Here we are @ 130ish determined to…. STOP the 🎢 & be in the
📣#bestshapeofmylife 📣
The yo-yo is exhausting & unhealthy. Takes up way too much brain space.
I learned MY choices created an emotional 🎢 roller coaster with yo-yo weight and fitness. My forever goal is to be healthy & fit & maintain approx. 130lbs & IN SHAPE.
As I age it becomes much, MUCH more difficult to lose weight. I could lose 15lbs easy in 8 weeks up to 2022 ish … This is not true anymore.
While active with 🚶♀️& 🎾 it’s clear a ST 🏋️♀️🤸🏼routine was absent. Strength & balance are 💯most important now. Time to incorporate ST 🏋️♀️ 🙆♀️🤸🏼as my TRUE focus.
Cumulative Round Results
7/15/23 SW 145lbs
R231 - R 247, lost 15lbs to 130.
Avg loss 1lbs per Round. Painfully SLOW.
Jan/Feb: Ticked up to a steady 132ish. Happier@129-130.
(I was in “maintenance” for 4 to 6 weeks and it’s slowly ticked up.)
131.0 on 3/6/24
Now “Fit & Healthy” & striving to improve my body composition. Let’s go!9 -
1st Round 246 SW: 212.5 | Round 252 EW: 202.1
Round 253 Goals: Fast 24 hrs 1-2 days, carbs <80g, 30mins HIIT 3x, Strength 4-5x, 8-11K steps 8x
3/7 - 204.1 (15,919 steps ~ 1005 calories burned)
3/8 - 204.3
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March 8th: Almost didn't weigh this morning as caved to a burger and fries last night. Was my only meal after a 20 hour fast and definitely not the best choice, but tired and away from home, let myself be influenced by the crowd. Thankfully, looks like losing half the bun and most of the fries was a good choice, lol ~ Have a great weekend all!
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@_JeffreyD_ We spend most of our time hitting the heavy bags, hitting pads and doing non contact work with each other.
But we do actually get in the ring! When you’re ready and if you want to. I usually go in a few times a year.
You only think you know how to slip a punch until you actually have to slip a punch!!!
Sounds like great exercise! When I was about six and my brother was four, my dad thought it would be cute if he bought us boxing gloves for Christmas. My little brother was like a windmill. That may have sealed my fate to be a non-boxer. HA!6 -
Male: 66
6’-2”
OSW: 237.8 (Nov. 2016)
OGW: 199 (just to say I did)
Maintenance Range Goal: 200-205
Goals for this round:
1. Log my food daily; try to eat cleaner.
2. Daily exercise; at least some movement…
3. Drink 66 oz. water.
Round 253 Posts
This is my posting format….
Month/Day: Scale Reading - First thing today after bathroom visit before getting dressed.
/ Logged Food - yesterday; Exercise – yesterday / Comment
Previous posts:
3/07: 223.8
/food logged; group exercise; 66 oz water/ I will take this scale-reading and run. Now to keep my head straight today. I often have a mindset that since my weight took a little dive, it won’t hurt to indulge a little. DOH! I see that today’s Rotary Club lunch is stir-fryed something-or-other with egg rolls. A good test of my self control.
Our Rotary lunches are prepared by a local “resource center” where adult people with developmental disabilities spend their day on various activities. One of their units is a catering business and they do a FANTASTIC job. I love that our club supports this business. The food is always really good and made with fresh ingredients. There is always a good green salad and fruit option on the buffet if you want to avoid or supplement the main course for some reason. Trust me, the only reason I would avoid the main course is because it is high in carbs or calories. Or, maybe the homemade dessert looks like a suitable alternative that day.
3/06: 224.4
Starting weight on day before this round.
3/08: 222.6
/Logged every bite & sniff; walked; drank 78 oz. water/
If I can keep this rolling it may be a productive round. Today begins the weekend which is my kryptonite. It’s a metaphor folks, I am not superman.
An NSV these last couple days… my clothes fit a little better, by a factor greater than the small amount of weight I have lost. I feel much better in my leotard and cape… uh I mean my jeans and sweatshirt.
Half my weight in ounces of water is 111. That is a lot of water. About 3.3 fills of my one-liter bottle. I need to start early and budget some bathroom time for the day.
Up, up and away.
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3/15:
3/16:
Historical Averages:R 94: 210.7 (20191108 = date of the last day of the round)
R 95: 210.3
R 96: 210.5
R 97: 211.3 (20191208)
R 98: 212.7
R 99: 212.5* (some ghost vaycay entries)
R 100: 215.0* (ghost vaycay entries) (20200107)
R 101: 216.0* (some ghost vaycay entries)
R 102: 212.6
R 103: 211.9 (20200206)
R 104: 210.9
R 105: 212.5
R 106: 211.2 (20200307)
R 107: DNF
R 115: 215.6 (20200605)
R 116: 213.7
R 117: 213.1
R 118: 212.1 (20200705)
R 119: 212.4
R 120: 211.5
R 121: 207.9 (20200804)
R 122: 207.4
R 123: 207.3
R 124: 209.4 (20200903)
R 125: 208.9
R 126: 209.6
R 127: 209.1 (20201003)
R 128: 210.0
R 129: 210.6
R 130: 210.7 (20201102)
R 131: 211.5
R 132: 209.2
R 133: 211.7 (20201202)
R 134: 211.0
R 135: 211.5
R 136: DNW (20210101)
R 137: DNW
R 138: DNW
R 139: 215.7
R 140: 215.2 (20210210)
R 141: 213.6
R 142: 212.8 (20210302)
R 143: 211.5
R 144: 212.2
R 145: 211.6 (20210401)
R 146: DNW – scale broke during this round.
R 147: 213.1
R 148: 212.3 (20210501)
R 149: 209.7 (vacay 2nd half)
R 150: 210.4 (vacay 1st half)
R 151: 210.7
R 152: 211.0 (20210610)
R 153: 210.7
R 154: 210.6
R 155: 210.0 (20210710)
R 156: 210.9
R 157: 210.6
R 158: 207.8 (20210809)
R 159: 207.9
R 160: 205.9
R 161: 206.2 (20210908)
R 162: 205.9
R 163: 206.8
R 164: 207.1 (20211008)
R 165: 207.0
R 166: 207.3
R 167: 207.8 (20211107)
R 168: 206.2
R 169: 207.3
R 170: 208.2 (20211207)
R 171: 208.6
R 172: 207.4
R 173: 210.5 (20220106) Mostly estimated
R 174: 210.5 Mostly estimated
R 175: 211.8 Mostly estimated
R 176: 213.6 (20220205)
R 177: 214.6
R 178: 213.7
R 179: 213.7 (20220307)
R 180: 213.7
R.181: 214.2
R 182: 216.4 (20220406)
R 183: DNW
R 184: 216.2
R 185: 217.0 (20220506)
R 186: 216.8
R 187: 215.9
R 188: 217.1 (20220605)
R 189: 216.2
R 190: 215.5
R 191: 217.3 (20220705)
R 192: 217.9
R 193: DNW
R 194: 215.2 (20220804) Some guesstimates early I the round with no scale.
R 195: 216.2
R 196: 213.8
R 197: 216.0 (20220903)
R 198: 213.6
R 199: 214.7 (partial round)
R 200: 215.4 (20221003)
R 201: 215.6
R 202: 214.8
R 203: 215.7 (20221102)
R 204: 216.7
R 205: 217.2
R 206 DNW
R 207: 217.4
R 208: 218.6
R 209: DNW (20230101)
R 210: DNW
R 211: DNW
R 212: DNW
R 213: DNW (20230210)
R 214: 222.5 (post-surgery date)
R 215: 221.5 (20230302)
R 216: 222.2
R 217: 221.8
R 218 – 226 no data. AWOL
R 227: 224.8
R 228 – 242 no data. AWOL
R 243: 225.3 (20231207)
R 244: 224.4
R 245 - 249 AWOL
R 250: 226.2
R 251: 227.4
R 252: 226.1 (20240306)
I like to track averages due to my wild fluctuations. For the same reason, I like to weigh daily so I can see the lows from time to time. It gives me hope.9 -
@reshii_devi Great that you're measuring! I'm sure that extra weight will be down before you know it. You're doing amazing and definitely an inspiration to me ❤️
Thanks Crystal, 🤗 I appreciate that so much! This is our month friend ...5 -
@Chapter_3 THIS (Discipline is the strongest form of self love. It’s ignoring something you want right now for something better later on. Discipline reveals the commitment that you have to your dreams, especially on the days you don’t want to follow through…. The future you is depending on the current you to keep the promises you made to yourself yesterday.) is the most inspiring thing I've read in a long time! Thank you for sharing it with us!8
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