๐ŸŒธ ๐Ÿ’ May Daily Weigh in and Logging Challenge๐Ÿ’๐ŸŒธ

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  • KountryKat
    KountryKat Posts: 130 Member
    Happy May everyone! ๐Ÿฆ‹ Iโ€™m Kat and I live in rural NV with my boyfriend and 5 cats. Iโ€™ve been on a slow weight loss/fitness journey since February. This monthโ€™s challenges will be heavy workload and stress at work and renovations and other projects around the house with 10 days off at the end of the month to focus completely on renovations. My main goal this month is to not burn myself out with so much going on! Mostly healthy meals, exercising when I have energy, and a healthy focus on emotional/mental health.
    SW: 122.6
    UGW: TBD, ~105ish depending on muscle

    5/01: 113.8
    5/02: 114.2
    5/03: 113.0
    5/04: 112.6
    5/05: 112.8
    5/06: 111.8
    5/07: 112.4
    5:08: 112.4
    5/09: 112.8
    5/10: ?
    5/11: 111.8
    5/12: 112.2
    5/13: 112.8
    5/14: 112.4
    5/15: 112.8
    5/16: 112.6
    5/17: 111.4
    5/18: 111.4
    5/19: 111.2
    5/20: 112.4
    5/21: 111.6
    5/22: 110.6
    5/23: ?
    5/24: 110.6 All-day trip to the 'big city' to pick up flooring and other supplies.
    5/25: 111.8
    5:26: 112.2 I hope everyone has been doing well! Time has been flying for me this month. By the end of the night we'll have finished with prep work and tomorrow painting will begin. The kitchen will be inaccessible for a few days so I made a few items in advance/made healthy snacks accessible, but I'll accept that I might go up a bit this week. I hit my first 10,000 steps since I've been tracking cleaning up the house all day so I'm definitely still staying active even if 'exercises' have been deprioritized for now. I hope you can all finish out the month strong and are feeling happy and healthy!
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    lifechanges2day
    lifechanges2day Posts: 328 Member
    May 25

    Hi my name is Kathy 55yr 5'5"
    From NY finger lakes region

    SW: 2/04/24: 191.4lb
    UGW: 9/08/24: 145lb
    March 01: 184.9lb
    W: 3/31: 177.0lb
    W: 4/30: 171.9lb

    Goal for May 166lb -5.9lb


    5/1: 171.9 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜€
    5/2: 172.8 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿค”
    5/3 172.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜•
    5/4: 172.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿค”
    5/5: 170.6๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ

    I eliminated all salty foods yesterday....
    20.8 lbs gone, 23.6 to go.....
    5/6: 171.2 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“
    5/7: 170.8 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜€
    5/8: 170.8๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ™‚
    5/9: 170.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜€
    5/10: 171.2 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿคช
    5/11: 170.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ
    5/12: 170.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ™‚
    I was so hoping for the 160's this week, maybe next week. I will take the minus 0.5lb. The bigger losses seem to come in 2 week increments.... ๐Ÿค”
    5/13: 170.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“
    Well I guess I should be happy with staying the same, all the extra water with my meal must have helped....
    5/14: 170.7 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿคช
    I don't see me reaching this months goal, unless some miracle happens. I've been in the same routine for a few months now, maybe it's time to mix things up๐Ÿค”
    5/15: 171.2๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜ณ
    Apparently dairy is not my thing
    5/16: 169.5 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ
    Woo Hoo new decade!!!! I'm beginning to see a pattern, I drop, then go up a bit and then drop again, I can't figure it out but as long as I keep making the drops that's ok....Scale madness I tell you...lol
    5/17: 168.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ
    I really hope the scale isn't playing a cruel joke on me...lol
    5/18: 168.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿ˜ holding steady Woo Hoo!
    5/19: 168.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜Š
    5/20: 169.3 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿคช Thanks salty food
    5/21: 167.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ I still don't understand it but I'll take the win...
    5/22: 166.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ
    5/23: 167.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜Š
    5/24: 166.4 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ


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    koeitjiesa
    koeitjiesa Posts: 251 Member
    May 25
    May daily weigh in.

    May Start weight: 90.2kg
    May Goal weight: 87kg

    01/05 - 90.2kg
    02/05 - 89.8kg
    03/05 - 89.5kg
    04/05 - 89.5kg
    05/05 - 89.7kg
    06/05 - 89.6kg
    07/05 - 89.4kg
    08/05 - 89.7kg
    09/05 - 89.6kg
    10/05 - 89.7kg
    11/05 - 89.2kg
    12/05 - 89.4kg
    13/05 - 89.9kg
    14/05 - 89.3kg
    15/05 - 88.9kg
    16/05 - 88.6kg
    17/05 - 88.1kg
    18/05 - 88.1kg
    19/05 - 87.7kg
    20/05 - 88.1kg
    21/05 - 87.9kg
    22/05 - 87.8kg
    23/05 - 87.5kg
    24/05 - 87.2kg
    25/05 - 87.0kg
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    iLive2Walk
    iLive2Walk Posts: 3,587 Member
    May 25
    Hello I'm Darlene. Retired, 63-year-old. Married (Greg), one adult daughter (Allyson), and one goldendoodle (Monty). I have been on this weight loss journey since January 2023. Back for another month with these wonderful people.

    My goals for May:

    โš–๏ธ Lose 2% of my body weight my 4 pounds per month is getting really difficult now that I almost to my goal weight - but still am going to try to get that 4 pounds! Get into the 140s!
    ๐Ÿ‘ฃ Average 17k Steps
    ๐Ÿ“ Log Daily
    ๐Ÿฅ— Stay under my calorie range
    ๐Ÿ’ช Strength Train 3 days per week
    ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Stretching routine - 3 days per week
    ๐Ÿซ€ Aerobics 3 days per week
    ๐Ÿ’ฆ 6+ glasses of water
    ๐Ÿง‚Stay under sodium goal
    ๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ or ME! Read, play a game or Me time daily

    ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME!

    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 | Sept: 174.2 | Oct: 169.6 | Nov 164.6 | Dec 164 | Jan 159.8 | Feb 156.8 | Mar 152.8 |Apr 151.6

    ๐ŸŒท๐ŸชปMay Starting Weight: 151.6๐Ÿชป๐ŸŒท

    Spoiler

    May 19: 152.6 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! It's what I expected. Out to lunch, and then that started me on the snacking instead of a light dinner. Way over the calorie limit and sodium - back to it today. Hoping the body quickly reverses my sabotage.
    May 20: 152.4 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME!
    May 21: 150.8๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“–๐ŸŽฎME! Finally the swish I was looking for. Almost met my step goal yesterday - getting back to it.
    May 22: 150.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! I made my step goal Woo Hoo! A little sore, but I did it. MRI of course is tomorrow and I'm feeling better - still going to do it. It's a waste of ๐Ÿ’ต, they will tell me I'm nuts - but at least I will know.
    May 22: 151 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Well that was disappointing. Probably due to the higher sodium dinner last night, but I was under my sodium goal. Finished planting the garden - now just to wait to see what grows and control the pests!
    May 23: 150.4 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Had my MRI, good news is that we had met our deductible for the year so just a small co-pay. Really glad I said yes - now the waiting game for the doctor to get the results and then make the follow-up to see what it says. In the meantime, the knee feels better and I am getting in my walks. Allyson had an issue with her car, after being out with her friends, she got in her car to go home and the headlights didn't work - so we drove to her house after she got out of work - luckily it was just the bulbs. Dad replaced and the we drove home - she lives about 45 mintues away so my afternoon walk was cut a little short. Found a new strength workout channel on youtube that I tried. I liked.
    Spoiler

    [May 24: 150.6[/b] ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Beautiful day on the water yesterday. Kind of a rest day for me. Got my steps in, but no other workouts - a nice walk at the Meadows yesterday, then we finished prepping the boat, and got our first ride of the season. Boating season has officially begun. The water is still a little chilly (73 degrees).

    Here's Greg at the boat launching area waiting for me to come back after parking the truck and trailer.
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    cattherien
    cattherien Posts: 53 Member
    May 25
    Hey all, Charlene here. I'm 58yo, 5'8", married 40 years, 6 kids, 9 grandkids, and I'm a caregiver for the elderly so they can stay in their homes.

    Goal weight: 150
    April 30: 182.3
    May 24: 183.4๐Ÿ˜ณ
    May 25: 183.4

    I was expecting a bit of a rise this morning, because I was over my calories yesterday. Maybe it'll catch up to me tomorrow.

    No news yet on a second interview for hubby. I worked yesterday on packing dvd movies; it looks like we started buying them in the early to mid 2000's, and continued purchasing until Netflix had streaming. I've been creating a spreadsheet of all the movies as I pack them into boxes; I'm not done yet and there are over 350. Then I start on the VCR tapes. One of our sons is having me make these lists because he can digitize them for us. That'll be nice!
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    cattherien
    cattherien Posts: 53 Member
    May 25
    @ilive2walk how beautiful, lovely pictures along the river and meadow, and the first boat ride of the season. Thank you for sharing those with us.

    @deepwoodslady I had an out-loud relatability-chuckle about your comment to 3 freezers full of food! ๐Ÿ˜€ I still cook like there's 6 kids at home; but now we just use that as meal prep for workday meals. But we have an ancient [50 year old] giant sized chest freezer crammed full, and it's just the two of us. ๐Ÿ˜‚ I think the only reason that freezer still works is that it hasn't moved in 22 years and it's stayed full the entire time. ๐Ÿ˜€ I can make similar commentary about how that has a direct correlation to my own padding... ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

    I also hope maybe your scale just needs a fresh battery?๐Ÿคž๐Ÿคž

    Hmmm, interesting point about animal rescue for the towels, thank you ๐Ÿค” - I'll check with a relative on that. ๐Ÿ‘

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    judefit1
    judefit1 Posts: 655 Member
    May 25
    Jude, 67 YO, 5' 2". Highest weight 165, lowest 115.
    Started with January challenge at 147; reached my goal weight of 125 in April and now the work is to stabilize and maintain healthy eating patterns for good.
    previous months:
    Spoiler
    May goals:
    * be more consistent with logging food to make sure Iโ€™m eating well.
    * stick with the maintenance plan - check in, work out- and donโ€™t snack!
    SW: 125.4
    GW: maintain

    week 1:
    5/1: 124.6
    5/2: 125.4
    5/3: 126.2
    5/4: 124.6
    5/5: 125.2
    5/6: 126.0
    5/7: 126.0

    week 2:
    5/8: 125.2
    5/9: DNW
    5/10: 125.2
    5/11: DNW
    5/12: 124.8
    5/13: DNW my Mother's Day gift to self...
    5/14: 126.6

    week 3:
    5/15: 124.8
    5/16: 124.8
    5/17: 126.0
    5/18: DNW
    5/19: 126.0
    5/20: 126.0
    5/21: 125.2

    week 4:
    5/22: 125.2
    5/23: 124.2
    5/24: 124.2
    5/25: 125.2 weekend
    5/26:
    5/27:
    5/28:

    week 5:
    5/29:
    5/30:
    5/31:
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    kebass01
    kebass01 Posts: 51 Member
    May 25
    3/27: 172.2
    4/1: 168.0
    GW for end of may: 150
    GW for 6/14: 145
    UGW: 128

    5/1: 159.2
    5/3: 158.8
    5/5: 158.0
    5/7: 157.4
    5/9: 157.0
    5/11: 156.4
    5/13: 156.0
    5/15: 155.4
    5/17: 155.0
    5/19: 154.0
    5/21: 153.4
    5/23: 152.8
    5/25: 152.0

    Two pounds to go in a little under a weekโ€ฆ.i will have to be very careful this long weekend. I did my 1 hour workout yesterday and then ate chipotle lol. Thatโ€™s all I ate for the day though bc itโ€™s so delicious and my entire calories for the day bc they have amazing tortillas. Hoping tomorrow we go to a friends pool so I can get some different leisurely exercise in, and then we plan on yard work Monday. Just have to stay away from the fridge lol.

    Thanks all for your encouraging words! 20lbs down and 18 to go until my old normal weight. Trying to get back down to my old โ€œheavyโ€ weight before the 14th when I go home for a visit and then hop back on the wagon to reach my ultimate goal. Kind of glad I am working out a lot bc my stamina has def increased and we are making a trip to the Mall of America, the zoo, aquarium etc so the cousins can run around.
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    deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 11,016 Member
    May 25
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    My name is Donna. I am 5โ€™ 5โ€ tall, 64 years old and from Michigan USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.

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


    This Challenge Starting Weight (from April 30th): 185.6
    Goal: 181.6 (Four lb Loss)
    Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx
    Total Lost/Gained this month: xxxxx



    **********************ONE DAY, ONE STEP, ONE DECISION AT A TIME********************



    Weight in blue makes me blue because itโ€™s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because itโ€™s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


    05/01-185.4-(Trend Weight 182.3)

    05/02-185.4-(Trend Weight 182.4)

    05/03-182.6-(Trend Weight 182.6)-

    05/04-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/05-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/06-185.2-(Trend Weight 183.4)-

    05/07-185.2-(Trend Weight 183.8)-

    05/08-184.8-(Trend Weight 184.4)-

    05/09-184.4-(Trend Weight 185.0)-

    05/10-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/11-185.4-(Trend Weight 185.3)-

    05/12-185.4-(Trend Weight 185.4)-

    05/13-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/14-186.4-(Trend Weight 185.6)-

    05/15-187.2-(Trend Weight 185.7)-

    05/16-186.8-(Trend Weight 186.0)-

    05/17-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/18-187.4-(Trend Weight 186.2)-

    05/19-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/20-188.2-(Trend Weight 186.5)-

    05/21-188.2-(Trend Weight 186.7)-

    05/22-186.0-(Trend Weight 186.9)-

    05/23-185.6-(Trend Weight 186.9)-

    05/24-183.4-(Trend Weight 186.6)- Iโ€™m not sure that I completely believe this 2.2 lb drop overnight. I have dropped that much in a 24 hour period before but it seems extreme to have two large drops in the same week. I did burn a lot of extra calories yesterday with a workout video in the morning and then an hour of raking and hauling leaves but it is still questionable. I have another scale that does not give me as much information so I tested that one too. Itโ€™s usually about .2 to .4 higher than my daily scale but this time it was .8 more and at nearly a pound different I am definitely questioning todayโ€™s reading. I guess tomorrow will tell. Wishing you all a great weekend. Be safe, have fun, and remember our fallen heros and those we have lost and love.

    05/25-184.6-(Trend Weight 186.4)- Well, I thought the scale was very wrong yesterday and I was right. During the reno my scale is not in my usual spot and Iโ€™m afraid the floor may be a bit unlevel where Iโ€™m forced to weigh at this point. However, Iโ€™m still down from day before yesterday which I do think is correct. Iโ€™ll probably take the scale to a more reliable location in the house tomorrow as Iโ€™m leary after yesterdayโ€™s (too) low weigh-in. Tomorrow is my family BBQ at my oldest daughterโ€™s house for the Memorial Day celebration. I look forward to spending time with them all. I will try to choose wisely for my meals although BBQโ€™s tend to be high in sodium. I guess its only a day in the life.


    05/26-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

    05/27-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

    05/28-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

    05/29-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

    05/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

    05/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
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    ozdeelite
    ozdeelite Posts: 252 Member
    May 26
    Iโ€™ve been sick a few days - yes again.

    May daily weigh in
    October weight 115kg

    Start weight 107.5kg
    Goal weight 105kg

    1. 107.5kg
    2. 107.5kg
    3. 107.6kg
    4. 106.6kg
    5. Away
    6. Away
    7. 107.4kg
    8. 107.4kg
    9. 106.7kg
    10. 108.1kg
    11. 108.7kg
    12. 108kg
    13. 107.9kg
    14. 107.5kg ๐Ÿ‘
    15. 107.2kg ๐Ÿ˜Ž
    16. 107.9 ๐Ÿคฌ
    17. 108.1 ๐Ÿคฌ๐Ÿคฌ๐Ÿคฌ
    18. 107.5kg - Deja vu
    19. 107.9kg ๐Ÿ˜ž
    20. 107.8 ๐Ÿ˜”
    21. 108.2kg ๐Ÿ˜ฉ
    22. 106.9kg ๐Ÿ˜Ž
    23. 107.1kg
    24. 106.4kg
    25. 107kg
    26. 107.2kg
    27.
    28.
    29.
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    iLive2Walk
    iLive2Walk Posts: 3,587 Member
    May 26
    Hello I'm Darlene. Retired, 63-year-old. Married (Greg), one adult daughter (Allyson), and one goldendoodle (Monty). I have been on this weight loss journey since January 2023. Back for another month with these wonderful people.

    My goals for May:

    โš–๏ธ Lose 2% of my body weight my 4 pounds per month is getting really difficult now that I almost to my goal weight - but still am going to try to get that 4 pounds! Get into the 140s!
    ๐Ÿ‘ฃ Average 17k Steps
    ๐Ÿ“ Log Daily
    ๐Ÿฅ— Stay under my calorie range
    ๐Ÿ’ช Strength Train 3 days per week
    ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Stretching routine - 3 days per week
    ๐Ÿซ€ Aerobics 3 days per week
    ๐Ÿ’ฆ 6+ glasses of water
    ๐Ÿง‚Stay under sodium goal
    ๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ or ME! Read, play a game or Me time daily

    ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME!

    Starting 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 | Sept: 174.2 | Oct: 169.6 | Nov 164.6 | Dec 164 | Jan 159.8 | Feb 156.8 | Mar 152.8 |Apr 151.6

    ๐ŸŒท๐ŸชปMay Starting Weight: 151.6๐Ÿชป๐ŸŒท

    Spoiler

    May 20: 152.4 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME!
    May 21: 150.8๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“–๐ŸŽฎME! Finally the swish I was looking for. Almost met my step goal yesterday - getting back to it.
    May 22: 150.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! I made my step goal Woo Hoo! A little sore, but I did it. MRI of course is tomorrow and I'm feeling better - still going to do it. It's a waste of ๐Ÿ’ต, they will tell me I'm nuts - but at least I will know.
    May 22: 151 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Well that was disappointing. Probably due to the higher sodium dinner last night, but I was under my sodium goal. Finished planting the garden - now just to wait to see what grows and control the pests!
    May 23: 150.4 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Had my MRI, good news is that we had met our deductible for the year so just a small co-pay. Really glad I said yes - now the waiting game for the doctor to get the results and then make the follow-up to see what it says. In the meantime, the knee feels better and I am getting in my walks. Allyson had an issue with her car, after being out with her friends, she got in her car to go home and the headlights didn't work - so we drove to her house after she got out of work - luckily it was just the bulbs. Dad replaced and the we drove home - she lives about 45 mintues away so my afternoon walk was cut a little short. Found a new strength workout channel on youtube that I tried. I liked.
    Spoiler

    May 24: 150.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Beautiful day on the water yesterday. Kind of a rest day for me. Got my steps in, but no other workouts - a nice walk at the Meadows yesterday, then we finished prepping the boat, and got our first ride of the season. Boating season has officially begun. The water is still a little chilly (73 degrees).

    May 25: 150.2 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Another beautiful day - church was having a plant sale, so we bought three flats of annuals. Planted most of them, planted marigolds and snapdragons around the vegetables to help keep the bugs away, and in the front of the house for color. Still have another 1/2 flat to go. Got my walks in and a short cardio workout, then relaxed in the afternoon. It was a nice day.
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    Rh1aB1a Posts: 262 Member
    May 26
    ๐ŸŒธHAPPY MAY!!! ๐ŸŒธ <3

    CW-155.4 <3
    GW-150.4 <3
    UGW-145.0 <3

    1. 155.4 <3
    2. 154.8 <3
    3. DNW
    4. DNW
    5. 153.8 <3
    6. 154.4 <3
    7. 154.6 <3
    8. DNW
    9. 155.2 <3
    10. 155.4 <3 My body is holding on to this weight for dear life! I'm not sure what I need to do to break through this!
    11. 154.8 <3 It's my son's 10th birthday! Trying to keep it in check!!!
    12. 153.8 <3
    13. DNW
    14. 154.8 <3
    15. 155.0 :|
    16. 153.4 <3 I think my scale might be drunk, but a win is a win :D
    17. 152.4 <3 Finally gaining some momentum again, but future-husband and I are going to a concert tomorrow and staying in a hotel so I'm hoping I can stay on plan!
    18. 151.4 <3
    19. DNW
    20. 152.4 <3
    21. 153.0 <3 The weekend is catching up to me now! I'm confident it will level out tomorrow.
    22. 151.8 <3
    23. 151.4 <3
    24. DNW
    25. DNW
    26. 153.4 I injured my ankle in my backyard and haven't worked out since. UGH. I'm going to lower my defecit a bit for the next few days to level things back out. I was so hopeful to hit my goal this month!
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    judefit1
    judefit1 Posts: 655 Member
    May 26
    Jude, 67 YO, 5' 2". Highest weight 165, lowest 115.
    Started with January challenge at 147; reached my goal weight of 125 in April and now the work is to stabilize and maintain healthy eating patterns for good.
    previous months:
    Spoiler
    May goals:
    * be more consistent with logging food to make sure Iโ€™m eating well.
    * stick with the maintenance plan - check in, work out- and donโ€™t snack!

    SW: 125.4
    GW: maintain

    week 1:
    5/1: 124.6
    5/2: 125.4
    5/3: 126.2
    5/4: 124.6
    5/5: 125.2
    5/6: 126.0
    5/7: 126.0

    week 2:
    5/8: 125.2
    5/9: DNW
    5/10: 125.2
    5/11: DNW
    5/12: 124.8
    5/13: DNW my Mother's Day gift to self...
    5/14: 126.6

    week 3:
    5/15: 124.8
    5/16: 124.8
    5/17: 126.0
    5/18: DNW
    5/19: 126.0
    5/20: 126.0
    5/21: 125.2

    week 4:
    5/22: 125.2
    5/23: 124.2
    5/24: 125.2 weekend
    5/25: 125.2
    5/26:
    5/27:
    5/28:

    week 5:
    5/29:
    5/30:
    5/31:
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    lifechanges2day Posts: 328 Member
    May 26

    Hi my name is Kathy 55yr 5'5"
    From NY finger lakes region

    SW: 2/04/24: 191.4lb
    UGW: 9/08/24: 145lb
    March 01: 184.9lb
    W: 3/31: 177.0lb
    W: 4/30: 171.9lb

    Goal for May 166lb -5.9lb


    5/1: 171.9 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜€
    5/2: 172.8 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿค”
    5/3 172.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜•
    5/4: 172.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿค”
    5/5: 170.6๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ

    I eliminated all salty foods yesterday....
    20.8 lbs gone, 23.6 to go.....
    5/6: 171.2 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“
    5/7: 170.8 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜€
    5/8: 170.8๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ™‚
    5/9: 170.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜€
    5/10: 171.2 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿคช
    5/11: 170.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ
    5/12: 170.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ™‚
    I was so hoping for the 160's this week, maybe next week. I will take the minus 0.5lb. The bigger losses seem to come in 2 week increments.... ๐Ÿค”
    5/13: 170.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“
    Well I guess I should be happy with staying the same, all the extra water with my meal must have helped....
    5/14: 170.7 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿคช
    I don't see me reaching this months goal, unless some miracle happens. I've been in the same routine for a few months now, maybe it's time to mix things up๐Ÿค”
    5/15: 171.2๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜ณ
    Apparently dairy is not my thing
    5/16: 169.5 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ
    Woo Hoo new decade!!!! I'm beginning to see a pattern, I drop, then go up a bit and then drop again, I can't figure it out but as long as I keep making the drops that's ok....Scale madness I tell you...lol
    5/17: 168.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ
    I really hope the scale isn't playing a cruel joke on me...lol
    5/18: 168.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿ˜ holding steady Woo Hoo!
    5/19: 168.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜Š
    5/20: 169.3 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿคช Thanks salty food
    5/21: 167.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ I still don't understand it but I'll take the win...
    5/22: 166.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ
    5/23: 167.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜Š
    5/24: 166.4 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ
    5/25: 166.9 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿคจ


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    deepwoodslady Posts: 11,016 Member
    May 26
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    My name is Donna. I am 5โ€™ 5โ€ tall, 64 years old and from Michigan USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.

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


    This Challenge Starting Weight (from April 30th): 185.6
    Goal: 181.6 (Four lb Loss)
    Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx
    Total Lost/Gained this month: xxxxx



    **********************ONE DAY, ONE STEP, ONE DECISION AT A TIME********************



    Weight in blue makes me blue because itโ€™s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because itโ€™s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


    05/01-185.4-(Trend Weight 182.3)

    05/02-185.4-(Trend Weight 182.4)

    05/03-182.6-(Trend Weight 182.6)-

    05/04-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/05-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/06-185.2-(Trend Weight 183.4)-

    05/07-185.2-(Trend Weight 183.8)-

    05/08-184.8-(Trend Weight 184.4)-

    05/09-184.4-(Trend Weight 185.0)-

    05/10-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/11-185.4-(Trend Weight 185.3)-

    05/12-185.4-(Trend Weight 185.4)-

    05/13-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/14-186.4-(Trend Weight 185.6)-

    05/15-187.2-(Trend Weight 185.7)-

    05/16-186.8-(Trend Weight 186.0)-

    05/17-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/18-187.4-(Trend Weight 186.2)-

    05/19-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/20-188.2-(Trend Weight 186.5)-

    05/21-188.2-(Trend Weight 186.7)-

    05/22-186.0-(Trend Weight 186.9)-

    05/23-185.6-(Trend Weight 186.9)-

    05/24-183.4-(Trend Weight 186.6)-

    05/25-184.6-(Trend Weight 186.4)- Well, I thought the scale was very wrong yesterday and I was right. During the reno my scale is not in my usual spot and Iโ€™m afraid the floor may be a bit unlevel where Iโ€™m forced to weigh at this point. However, Iโ€™m still down from day before yesterday which I do think is correct. Iโ€™ll probably take the scale to a more reliable location in the house tomorrow as Iโ€™m leary after yesterdayโ€™s (too) low weigh-in. Tomorrow is my family BBQ at my oldest daughterโ€™s house for the Memorial Day celebration. I look forward to spending time with them all. I will try to choose wisely for my meals although BBQโ€™s tend to be high in sodium. I guess its only a day in the life.

    05/26-184.6-(Trend Weight 186.4)- No change on the scale today. I know I belong back in the 170โ€™s. I donโ€™t deserve the 160โ€™s yet, but the 170โ€™s is where my true home is (for now). Iโ€™ve just got to get back there! Iโ€™ve been feeling pretty lost since February, but I think Iโ€™m back on the right path now. Not the perfect path, but the right path. Iโ€™m sure I will not hit my goal this month. May was my birthday month, Motherโ€™s Day celebrations and now the Memorial Day Holiday. However, I will aim to show a loss of any kind just to be on the right track going into June. Today is the family BBQ. I donโ€™t expect that the scale will be a friendly place tomorrow but I will work on it hard this week. Memorial weekend unofficially marks the beginning of summer in the USA. Letโ€™s do Summer strong!


    05/27-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

    05/28-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

    05/29-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

    05/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

    05/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
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    koeitjiesa Posts: 251 Member
    May 26
    May daily weigh in.

    May Start weight: 90.2kg
    May Goal weight: 87kg

    01/05 - 90.2kg
    02/05 - 89.8kg
    03/05 - 89.5kg
    04/05 - 89.5kg
    05/05 - 89.7kg
    06/05 - 89.6kg
    07/05 - 89.4kg
    08/05 - 89.7kg
    09/05 - 89.6kg
    10/05 - 89.7kg
    11/05 - 89.2kg
    12/05 - 89.4kg
    13/05 - 89.9kg
    14/05 - 89.3kg
    15/05 - 88.9kg
    16/05 - 88.6kg
    17/05 - 88.1kg
    18/05 - 88.1kg
    19/05 - 87.7kg
    20/05 - 88.1kg
    21/05 - 87.9kg
    22/05 - 87.8kg
    23/05 - 87.5kg
    24/05 - 87.2kg
    25/05 - 87.0kg
    26/05 - 87.2kg
    27/05 - 86.9kg
  • Numer1ca
    Numer1ca Posts: 284 Member
    Hello,
    Iโ€™m starting in today even though it isnโ€™t a beginning of a month because there is no time like now! I was at a really stressful job and bad habits made me gain a lot of weight. I am now at a new job, and the weight was coming off, but then it stopped. I tried to actively lose weight alone, but seemed to be treading water, so now am reaching out for community.

    I went back to tracking today. Non-weight goals are to make my porridge every day and have standardized meals, with a different salad or soup added in. Exercise goals are to stretch 2x a day and walk 5 days a week, minimum a mile.

    05/26 216.8



    SW: 216.8
    CW: 216.8
    GW: 199 hold for 6 months
  • judefit1
    judefit1 Posts: 1,040 Member
    Jude, 67 YO, 5' 2". Highest weight 165, lowest 115.
    Started with January challenge at 147; reached my goal weight of 125 in April and now the work is to stabilize and maintain healthy eating patterns for good.
    previous months:
    Jan
    SW: 147
    EW: 139.2 Loss: 8.2lbs
    Feb
    SW: 138.6
    EW: 134.2 Loss: 4.4 lbs
    Mar
    SW: 134.2
    EW: 130.2 Loss 4.0 lbs
    April
    SW: 130.2
    EW: 125.4 Loss 4.8 lbs
    May goals:
    * be more consistent with logging food to make sure Iโ€™m eating well.
    * stick with the maintenance plan - check in, work out- and donโ€™t snack!

    SW: 125.4
    GW: maintain

    week 1:
    5/1: 124.6
    5/2: 125.4
    5/3: 126.2
    5/4: 124.6
    5/5: 125.2
    5/6: 126.0
    5/7: 126.0

    week 2:
    5/8: 125.2
    5/9: DNW
    5/10: 125.2
    5/11: DNW
    5/12: 124.8
    5/13: DNW my Mother's Day gift to self...
    5/14: 126.6

    week 3:
    5/15: 124.8
    5/16: 124.8
    5/17: 126.0
    5/18: DNW
    5/19: 126.0
    5/20: 126.0
    5/21: 125.2

    week 4:
    5/22: 125.2
    5/23: 124.2
    5/24: 125.2 weekend
    5/25: 125.2
    5/26: 125.2
    5/27: 124.2
    5/28:

    week 5:
    5/29:
    5/30:
    5/31:

    I've thought carefully about the next steps for me in "retraining my brain" to maintain my weight where I am now. Right now I am in (4) challenges here, and while I benefit from each, it's very time consuming to log for all of them so I'm going to take a break from this group after May is complete. I'll continue to see some of you in other challenges, and thanks to all for the support and comments through the last 5 months/153 days- good luck to all of you!
  • cattherien
    cattherien Posts: 370 Member
    Hey all, Charlene here. I'm 58yo, 5'8", married 40 years, 6 kids, 9 grandkids, and I'm a caregiver for the elderly so they can stay in their homes.

    Goal weight: 150
    April 30: 182.3
    May 25: 183.4
    May 26:182.9 ๐Ÿ˜€
    May 27: 181.9๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€

    Yesterday began at 6am when a strong thunderstorm hit a nearby transformer and our power went out. We all woke up hearing it blow. So, dear son, DIL, and I sat outside in lawn chairs on the front porch with my little portable propane grill, and talked while he cooked breakfast. I didn't get any coffee, because I'd loaned my French press to my daughter; but I had some Assam tea, so at least a little caffeine got into my brain. Honestly though, it was a very camping-like experience, with two of my favorite people, and the wild boys running around. It'll be a cherished memory. โค๏ธ They had to go back home yesterday afternoon and I was sad to see them go; but I get a grandma's sleepover with the boys in July.

    In the de-stashing category, I have a few vintage-inspired dresses from when I was at my goal weight; I hated having to donate them; so I did an experiment: alterations on this one, to turn it into a cooking apron. It worked perfectly! And now I'll be able to wear this favorite dress more often.

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    cattherien Posts: 370 Member

    @kebass01 great to hear about stamina increasing!

    @deepwoodslady glad you found the solution to the unreliable scale reading. I love how you said you live in the 170's now.

    @ozdeelite I hope you're feeling better soon.

    @numer1ca welcome, welcome! No time like the present to get encouragement!

    @judefit1 sad to see you go; but, it's understandable. Thank you for keeping us informed and giving us time send you our bon voyage.
  • iLive2Walk
    iLive2Walk Posts: 5,330 Member
    Hello I'm Darlene. Retired, 63-year-old. Married (Greg), one adult daughter (Allyson), and one goldendoodle (Monty). I have been on this weight loss journey since January 2023. Back for another month with these wonderful people.

    My goals for May:

    โš–๏ธ Lose 2% of my body weight my 4 pounds per month is getting really difficult now that I almost to my goal weight - but still am going to try to get that 4 pounds! Get into the 140s!
    ๐Ÿ‘ฃ Average 17k Steps
    ๐Ÿ“ Log Daily
    ๐Ÿฅ— Stay under my calorie range
    ๐Ÿ’ช Strength Train 3 days per week
    ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Stretching routine - 3 days per week
    ๐Ÿซ€ Aerobics 3 days per week
    ๐Ÿ’ฆ 6+ glasses of water
    ๐Ÿง‚Stay under sodium goal
    ๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ or ME! Read, play a game or Me time daily

    ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME!

    Starting 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 | Sept: 174.2 | Oct: 169.6 | Nov 164.6 | Dec 164 | Jan 159.8 | Feb 156.8 | Mar 152.8 |Apr 151.6

    ๐ŸŒท๐ŸชปMay Starting Weight: 151.6๐Ÿชป๐ŸŒท

    Each Month I write a reflection on how the month went. Here's My April Reflection if anyone wants to read:
    April 2024 Reflection

    April was basically a frustrating weight loss month; lost 1.2 pounds. Didnโ€™t reach my stretch or regular weight loss goal. At least it wasnโ€™t a gain. Started off the month with indulging on Easter, then took an overnight trip to see the Eclipse and was also off plan. Then mid-month realized I had a problem with my bathroom scale โ€“ apparently, I have been underestimating my weight for a while โ€“ new scale new weight and it wasnโ€™t pretty. Worked hard the last couple weeks, and at least I got down to below my starting weight โ€“ which who knows if that was correct. For May โ€“ my goal is to get into the 140s come hell or high water.

    I have been successful with the exercise, averaging well over my 17K goal, and tracked a little over 250 miles again in April; year to date a little over 1,000; almost have way there. I am also on track for intentional miles with a little over 750 miles to date.

    I have been keeping on plan with my cardio and strength routines. I alternate one day of cardio and then one day of strength. Although I do not like them much, I add one stretch type routine weekly. I have been having some trouble with some pain in my knees โ€“ so found a stretching knee exercise that I began adding daily at the end of the month. I have an appointment with the Doctor May 1 to see what she says. Hopefully, I can continue to walk and wonโ€™t have to take a break.

    I started re-reading the first book of the Harry Potter series, along with my Hogwarts Challenge. I finished โ€œThe Masked Cityโ€ and am on the third book of the Invisible Library Series โ€“ โ€œThe Burning Pageโ€.
    The next round of The Biggest Loser starts May 1. We have a full team, and I spent a lot of time in-between rounds getting ready. Looking forward to the start. The Hogwarts Challenge started; always a fun one. I rejoined Fat2Fit - I can do it.
    • My May Goals:
    • Get into the 140 range!
    • Log 150 intentional miles; and 250 in overall miles
    • Alternate days of Cardio and Strength Training
    • Stretch 3 days per week
    • Average 17K steps per day
    • Read almost every day

    Here is my before and after picture for April. Not much different than last month but found a new before picture and took an after at the same spot.

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    May 1: 151.2 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿซ€ ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“–๐ŸŽฎME! A good day for me yesterday; got it all done and had some Me time. I love a new month - a fresh start; and so glad to be back.
    May 2: 150.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚ ๐ŸŽฎ ME! A nice swish - hope it stays off. Still working towards that old scale number (had to replace the old scale mid-April and the new scale was ugly and not nice). As much as I hate to say it, the new scale was right. Went to the doctor yesterday and the numbers matched to the decimal. Nice day yesterday - moved bingo night with the family to Wednesday this week. Noone won, but it is always fun.
    May 3: 152.2 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ I should keep my mouth quiet when I have big downside - it always bites me in the butt. Busy day yesterday. Got our morning walk done, then worked in the garden most of the day. Spread the rest of the soil and turned it in. Got the carrots, potatoes, and parsnips planted. Cleaned up the screened porch which was filled with garden stuff. Exhausted, so of course binged a little - but with all the exercise today came just under my calorie limit - with binging of course went over the sodium limit.
    May 4: 151.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚ ๐ŸŽฎ Another busy day in the garden, also busy with a relay race in another challenge that I am in - kept me busy all day.
    May 5: 151.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐ŸŽฎ What I expected (or a gain). Relay race for the Hogwarts challenge and the garden (finished) kept me so busy yesterday when dinnertime came I said I'm too exhausted to cook - we got subway, which has so much sodium, then I had pretzels, and cookies - ate all my exercise calories. Had two calories left for the day! I did take a beautiful walk in the morning yesterday along the Connecticut River and got this shot with the sun reflecting in the water - and they put the docks in, guess that means it's time to get the boat ready!
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    May 6: 150.2 ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ฆ ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! First smile in a while! I don't give them until I am under my last recorded low weight. Finally got under the old scale weight. Rested a little yesterday, didn't reach my step goal - but way over my 17K average goal. Tonight is bingo night with Mom- going to resist the junk!

    May 7: 151 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Nice night with mom, noone won. I'm up on the scale - but was under my calorie limit and sodium limit - so thinking just normal flucuations.
    May 8: 150.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Nice day yesterday - super warm. Hubby had a PT appointment so got some me time while he was gone. Monty and I snuggled on the couch and watched MY tv shows. I usually watch them on the treadmill. It was nice. The scale is kind of being stubborn - showed me a little dance on Monday - but it was just a tease. We got the boat uncovered. We were going to wash it today- but got a call from Allyson this morning - she's having trouble with her AC unit - so going over for a Daddy-Do to see what we can do to fix it (or replace).
    May 9: 150.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ Ordered a new AC Unit - old one bit the dust. Busy day with the daddy-dos so had a hard tme fitting in the excercise - I felt very good about myself because I accomplished everything in my plan.
    May 10: 149.8 ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! It's temporary, but I'll take it. Today taking Mom out for Mother's Day - so expect a rise tomorrow. Going to our favorite seafood restaurant. But I have seen the 40s and they look nice!
    May 11: 150.0 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ Nice day with Mom yesterday to celebrate Mother's day. Today going to visit Greg's cousin (actually his Mom's cousin). Greg's Mom passed quite a few years ago, and his cousin is his closest Mom figure.


    May 12: 149.8 ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– Missed my step goal, left the house at 6AM and didn't get back until 4PM - did get my workout done. I don't know how all you that work do it. I was exhausted and was just sitting chatting for 6 hours. Although I missed my step goal I did hit the 1,100 mile marker for my 2,024 in 2024 goal.
    May 13: 149.8 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“–๐ŸŽฎME! I have been having some pain in my knees for a couple weeks now. When I had my doctor's appointment last week - my doctor said to keep walking, and referred me to an orthopedic doctor (appointment tomorrow). I have been pushing through to get my step and cardio goals done. The last couple of days, have been hurting a lot so slowed down a little. Just did a stretch workout and a couple smaller walks. I am anxious about what the doctor will say tomorrow.
    May 14: DNW: ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“–๐ŸŽฎME! Well, yesterday after my walk - my knee froze up and now I can put any weight on it. Perfect timing - as I have my othopedic appointment today. Did not weigh because I can't step up on the scale. Using crutches - hope they can do something - but it looks like I won't be getting in those walks for the near future. I won't let it de-rail me. I'll have to do some upper body workouts unti I get it figured out.
    May 15: 150.2 ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Went to the doctor, arthritis in both knees, but concerned it could me a meniscus tear on left side (which doesn't show up on an xray). Have to wait for insurance to approve, then going for an MRI. In the meantime, stay off for a week or two, and ibuprofen to reduce swelling. Upper exercises, and eating less for the time being, and have to figure out my diet without having the exercise calories to rely on. Was a tad over yesterday. I did find some seated cardio and strength routines that I tried, but . . . .
    May 16 150.4 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Got it all done, except the steps (won't hit that for a while). I'm thinking the garmin overestimates the seated workouts calories. Feeling a little better, I can walk without the crutches. One step at a time. And I had TOO much ME time!
    May 17 151.4 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Very frustrating. I found a bunch of seated exercise routines and reached my 100 minutes of intentional goal - but it really apparent that the Garmin must over estimate how much I burned. I think today I won't record any exercise on my Garmin and just have a really light eating day. I have an appointment next Thursday (Yes a long way out) for an MRI. I was going to cancel because it seems to be getting better, and then I said "No, let's just do it to rule out anything major."
    May 18: 150.6 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! I took a short slow walk yesterday and did ok. Then the a lot of seated exercise to get my 100 minutes in. Didn't use any exercise calories towards my calorie limit and came 33 calories under my limit. I wasn't hungry - I don't eat because I'm hungry - never have. I eat because I like food. Today am celebrating Mother's Day and Allyson's 30th birthday - going out to lunch. Will have a very small breakfast and light dinner to compensate.I really would like to see the 140s again soon.
    May 19: 152.6 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! It's what I expected. Out to lunch, and then that started me on the snacking instead of a light dinner. Way over the calorie limit and sodium - back to it today. Hoping the body quickly reverses my sabotage.

    May 20: 152.4 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME!
    May 21: 150.8๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“–๐ŸŽฎME! Finally the swish I was looking for. Almost met my step goal yesterday - getting back to it.
    May 22: 150.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! I made my step goal Woo Hoo! A little sore, but I did it. MRI of course is tomorrow and I'm feeling better - still going to do it. It's a waste of ๐Ÿ’ต, they will tell me I'm nuts - but at least I will know.
    May 22: 151 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Well that was disappointing. Probably due to the higher sodium dinner last night, but I was under my sodium goal. Finished planting the garden - now just to wait to see what grows and control the pests!
    May 23: 150.4 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Had my MRI, good news is that we had met our deductible for the year so just a small co-pay. Really glad I said yes - now the waiting game for the doctor to get the results and then make the follow-up to see what it says. In the meantime, the knee feels better and I am getting in my walks. Allyson had an issue with her car, after being out with her friends, she got in her car to go home and the headlights didn't work - so we drove to her house after she got out of work - luckily it was just the bulbs. Dad replaced and the we drove home - she lives about 45 mintues away so my afternoon walk was cut a little short. Found a new strength workout channel on youtube that I tried. I liked.

    May 24: 150.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Beautiful day on the water yesterday. Kind of a rest day for me. Got my steps in, but no other workouts - a nice walk at the Meadows yesterday, then we finished prepping the boat, and got our first ride of the season. Boating season has officially begun. The water is still a little chilly (73 degrees).

    May 25: 150.2 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Another beautiful day - church was having a plant sale, so we bought three flats of annuals. Planted most of them, planted marigolds and snapdragons around the vegetables to help keep the bugs away, and in the front of the house for color. Still have another 1/2 flat to go. Got my walks in and a short cardio workout, then relaxed in the afternoon. It was a nice day.

    May 27: 150.2 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Just noticed that I have been off one day for my dates for a while - don't know where the error started. LOL !Finished planting the flowers. Today is a rest day, going to meet my sisters at Foxwood Casino for an afternoon of gambling ๐ŸŽฐ. Wish me luck! ๐ŸŽฒ ๐Ÿคž
  • kebass01
    kebass01 Posts: 67 Member
    3/27: 172.2
    4/1: 168.0
    GW for end of may: 150
    GW for 6/14: 145
    UGW: 128

    5/1: 159.2
    5/3: 158.8
    5/5: 158.0
    5/7: 157.4
    5/9: 157.0
    5/11: 156.4
    5/13: 156.0
    5/15: 155.4
    5/17: 155.0
    5/19: 154.0
    5/21: 153.4
    5/23: 152.8
    5/25: 152.0
    3/27: 151.2

    Chugging a long 1.2 pounds to go in 4 days. Pushing hard and really watching what I eat, drinking a lot of water. We did yard work yesterday then went to a friends for ribs and potato salad while the kids played in a water slide. Held myself to 2 ribs and a half cup of potato salad then a protein yogurt when I got home. Heading to a pool cook out later today where we are doing burgers, chicken, and the sides. Hoping I can sneak in some water workout while chit chatting and then no bun with my burger if I go that route.
  • Rh1aB1a
    Rh1aB1a Posts: 313 Member
    ๐ŸŒธHAPPY MAY!!! ๐ŸŒธ <3

    CW-155.4 <3
    GW-150.4 <3
    UGW-145.0 <3

    1. 155.4 <3
    2. 154.8 <3
    3. DNW
    4. DNW
    5. 153.8 <3
    6. 154.4 <3
    7. 154.6 <3
    8. DNW
    9. 155.2 <3
    10. 155.4 <3 My body is holding on to this weight for dear life! I'm not sure what I need to do to break through this!
    11. 154.8 <3 It's my son's 10th birthday! Trying to keep it in check!!!
    12. 153.8 <3
    13. DNW
    14. 154.8 <3
    15. 155.0 :|
    16. 153.4 <3 I think my scale might be drunk, but a win is a win :D
    17. 152.4 <3 Finally gaining some momentum again, but future-husband and I are going to a concert tomorrow and staying in a hotel so I'm hoping I can stay on plan!
    18. 151.4 <3
    19. DNW
    20. 152.4 <3
    21. 153.0 <3 The weekend is catching up to me now! I'm confident it will level out tomorrow.
    22. 151.8 <3
    23. 151.4 <3
    24. DNW
    25. DNW
    26. 153.4 I injured my ankle in my backyard and haven't worked out since. UGH. I'm going to lower my defecit a bit for the next few days to level things back out. I was so hopeful to hit my goal this month!
    27. 153.2 <3

    @iLive2Walk PINKY PROMISE!!!!! <3
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,133 Member
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  • Numer1ca
    Numer1ca Posts: 284 Member
    Hello,

    Yesterday went well, and I met my goals and had 131 calories left over for the day. Donโ€™t worry - I start out at 1600, cals, so this is sustainable and Iโ€™m not starving myself. I dropped a little weight, but Iโ€™m trying to get back down another 2.5 pounds which is my true starting point for this leg of the journey. I really slipped for about a week there. Thatโ€™s why tracking and support are going to be important.

    I found a soup to make for the week - I can make it tonight and then eat it for lunch at work. I am really wanting greens, so I can also make a light salad for dinner. Iโ€™m having a wedge salad for dinner for 2 more days. Itโ€™s all veggies except for the dressing, which I measure and track. Iโ€™m not bothering with the veggies, because they are so low.

    Today I am looking forward to putting in the tomato plants, pulling ivy, cleaning the living room, and I am not looking forward to doing my side jobs taxes and my employed job of 2 reports. 4 hours of my life gone. Le Sigh. I was a stay at home mom for 16 years, and am rebuilding my professional life. Itโ€™s not easy.

    @cattherien Youโ€™re apron is beautiful! I love the way you were able to save a dress you love without just keeping it in a drawer or hanging in the closet. Way to find joy!


    *** Previous***

    Iโ€™m starting in today even though it isnโ€™t a beginning of a month because there is no time like now! I was at a really stressful job and bad habits made me gain a lot of weight. I am now at a new job, and the weight was coming off, but then it stopped. I tried to actively lose weight alone, but seemed to be treading water, so now am reaching out for community.

    I went back to tracking today. Non-weight goals are to make my porridge every day and have standardized meals, with a different salad or soup added in. Exercise goals are to stretch 2x a day and walk 5 days a week, minimum a mile.

    05/26 216.8
    05/27 215.2



    SW: 216.8
    CW: 216.8
    GW: 199 hold for 6 months
    Greater Seattle Metro Area, WA
  • ozdeelite
    ozdeelite Posts: 439 Member
    Doing great everyone.

    May daily weigh in
    October weight 115kg

    Start weight 107.5kg
    Goal weight 105kg

    1. 107.5kg
    2. 107.5kg
    3. 107.6kg
    4. 106.6kg
    5. Away
    6. Away
    7. 107.4kg
    8. 107.4kg
    9. 106.7kg
    10. 108.1kg
    11. 108.7kg
    12. 108kg
    13. 107.9kg
    14. 107.5kg ๐Ÿ‘
    15. 107.2kg ๐Ÿ˜Ž
    16. 107.9 ๐Ÿคฌ
    17. 108.1 ๐Ÿคฌ๐Ÿคฌ๐Ÿคฌ
    18. 107.5kg - Deja vu
    19. 107.9kg ๐Ÿ˜ž
    20. 107.8 ๐Ÿ˜”
    21. 108.2kg ๐Ÿ˜ฉ
    22. 106.9kg ๐Ÿ˜Ž
    23. 107.1kg
    24. 106.4kg
    25. 107kg
    26. 107.2kg
    27. 107.7kg ๐Ÿ˜ž
    28. 107.1kg ๐Ÿ˜ƒ
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  • lifechanges2day
    lifechanges2day Posts: 574 Member

    Hi my name is Kathy 55yr 5'5"
    From NY finger lakes region

    SW: 2/04/24: 191.4lb
    UGW: 9/08/24: 145lb
    March 01: 184.9lb
    W: 3/31: 177.0lb
    W: 4/30: 171.9lb

    Goal for May 166lb -5.9lb


    5/1: 171.9 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜€
    5/2: 172.8 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿค”
    5/3 172.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜•
    5/4: 172.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿค”
    5/5: 170.6๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ

    I eliminated all salty foods yesterday....
    20.8 lbs gone, 23.6 to go.....
    5/6: 171.2 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“
    5/7: 170.8 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜€
    5/8: 170.8๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ™‚
    5/9: 170.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜€
    5/10: 171.2 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿคช
    5/11: 170.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ
    5/12: 170.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ™‚
    I was so hoping for the 160's this week, maybe next week. I will take the minus 0.5lb. The bigger losses seem to come in 2 week increments.... ๐Ÿค”
    5/13: 170.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“
    Well I guess I should be happy with staying the same, all the extra water with my meal must have helped....
    5/14: 170.7 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿคช
    I don't see me reaching this months goal, unless some miracle happens. I've been in the same routine for a few months now, maybe it's time to mix things up๐Ÿค”
    5/15: 171.2๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜ณ
    Apparently dairy is not my thing
    5/16: 169.5 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ
    Woo Hoo new decade!!!! I'm beginning to see a pattern, I drop, then go up a bit and then drop again, I can't figure it out but as long as I keep making the drops that's ok....Scale madness I tell you...lol
    5/17: 168.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ
    I really hope the scale isn't playing a cruel joke on me...lol
    5/18: 168.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿ˜ holding steady Woo Hoo!
    5/19: 168.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜Š
    5/20: 169.3 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿคช Thanks salty food
    5/21: 167.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ I still don't understand it but I'll take the win...
    5/22: 166.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ
    5/23: 167.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜Š
    5/24: 166.4 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ
    5/25: 166.9 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿคจ
    5/26: 166.4๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜
    Not looking forward to tomorrow. I made sure to mind my portions and stayed in my calorie range, but had picnic foods I don't normally eat, loaded with sodium.
    5/27: 167.5๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜€
    Much better than anticipated!

  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,133 Member
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    My name is Donna. I am 5โ€™ 5โ€ tall, 64 years old and from Michigan USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.

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


    This Challenge Starting Weight (from April 30th): 185.6
    Goal: 181.6 (Four lb Loss)
    Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx
    Total Lost/Gained this month: xxxxx



    **********************ONE DAY, ONE STEP, ONE DECISION AT A TIME********************



    Weight in blue makes me blue because itโ€™s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because itโ€™s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


    05/01-185.4-(Trend Weight 182.3)

    05/02-185.4-(Trend Weight 182.4)

    05/03-182.6-(Trend Weight 182.6)-

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    05/06-185.2-(Trend Weight 183.4)-

    05/07-185.2-(Trend Weight 183.8)-

    05/08-184.8-(Trend Weight 184.4)-

    05/09-184.4-(Trend Weight 185.0)-

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    05/11-185.4-(Trend Weight 185.3)-

    05/12-185.4-(Trend Weight 185.4)-

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    05/14-186.4-(Trend Weight 185.6)-

    05/15-187.2-(Trend Weight 185.7)-

    05/16-186.8-(Trend Weight 186.0)-

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    05/20-188.2-(Trend Weight 186.5)-

    05/21-188.2-(Trend Weight 186.7)-

    05/22-186.0-(Trend Weight 186.9)-

    05/23-185.6-(Trend Weight 186.9)-

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    05/26-184.6-(Trend Weight 186.4)- No change on the scale today. I know I belong back in the 170โ€™s. I donโ€™t deserve the 160โ€™s yet, but the 170โ€™s is where my true home is (for now). Iโ€™ve just got to get back there! Iโ€™ve been feeling pretty lost since February, but I think Iโ€™m back on the right path now. Not the perfect path, but the right path. Iโ€™m sure I will not hit my goal this month. May was my birthday month, Motherโ€™s Day celebrations and now the Memorial Day Holiday. However, I will aim to show a loss of any kind just to be on the right track going into June. Today is the family BBQ. I donโ€™t expect that the scale will be a friendly place tomorrow but I will work on it hard this week. Memorial weekend unofficially marks the beginning of summer in the USA. Letโ€™s do Summer strong!

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  • ATnowornever
    ATnowornever Posts: 389 Member
    ๐ŸŒธMAY DAILY WEIGH IN๐ŸŒธ

    SW for May - 305.4
    GW for May - 299.0

    May 1: 305.4 No water aerobics class today, as I was needed to watch my youngest grandchild (a 3 month old girl <3 ) while my son and his fiancรฉ took care of some phone calls with the insurance company. They were rear ended by a pickup truck yesterday, (the whole rear of their car was smashed in) and thank God they came through it with only whiplash. The baby came out without a scratch, even though the back seat and her car seat were shoved all the way into the back of the front seat. They were very, very fortunate. My husband took us out to eat afterwards to a new-to-us restaurant. The food was really good, and while I ate mostly healthy and stayed under my calories for the day, I did indulge in some breaded and fried zucchini. So we'll see what that's going to cost me, when I weigh myself tomorrow.
    May 2: 307.6
    May 3: 307.0
    May 4: 306.6
    May 5: 306.4 Been sick... again :/ My immune system sucks. Just a cold, but still...
    May 6: 304.6
    May 7: 303.4 Thank you for the well wishes @cattherien
    May 8: 304.0
    May 9: 304.6
    May 10:305.0 Don't like where this is going... :/
    May11: 305.5
    May 12: 304.8
    May 13: 305.2
    May 14: 305.0
    May 15: 305.0
    May 16: 308.2 :o Had some Chinese takeout last night, and I gained 3 pounds! Definitely am not doing that again! Homemade only from now on.
    May 17: 309.0
    May 18: 308.6
    May 19: 308.0
    May 20: 308.0
    May 21: 307.0 Been slipping the last week or so, with water intake and exercise. (Trying to get off depression meds... not going well) Time to get back to the basics!
    May 22: 306.9
    May 23: 306.4 Slowly starting to see the benefit of going back to the basics.
    May 24: 305.9
    May 25: 305.4
    May 26: 305.6
    May 27: 307.0 :#

    Total weight lost in February: 3.6 lbs.
    Total weight lost in March: 4.4 lbs.
    Total weight lost in April: 8.6
    MFP SW: 9/15/23 (368)
    UGW: 170
  • koeitjiesa
    koeitjiesa Posts: 394 Member
    May Start weight: 90.2kg
    May Goal weight: 87kg

    01/05 - 90.2kg
    02/05 - 89.8kg
    03/05 - 89.5kg
    04/05 - 89.5kg
    05/05 - 89.7kg
    06/05 - 89.6kg
    07/05 - 89.4kg
    08/05 - 89.7kg
    09/05 - 89.6kg
    10/05 - 89.7kg
    11/05 - 89.2kg
    12/05 - 89.4kg
    13/05 - 89.9kg
    14/05 - 89.3kg
    15/05 - 88.9kg
    16/05 - 88.6kg
    17/05 - 88.1kg
    18/05 - 88.1kg
    19/05 - 87.7kg
    20/05 - 88.1kg
    21/05 - 87.9kg
    22/05 - 87.8kg
    23/05 - 87.5kg
    24/05 - 87.2kg
    25/05 - 87.0kg
    26/05 - 87.2kg
    27/05 - 86.9kg
    28/05 - 86.7kg
  • iLive2Walk
    iLive2Walk Posts: 5,330 Member
    edited May 28
    Hello I'm Darlene. Retired, 63-year-old. Married (Greg), one adult daughter (Allyson), and one goldendoodle (Monty). I have been on this weight loss journey since January 2023. Back for another month with these wonderful people.

    My goals for May:

    โš–๏ธ Lose 2% of my body weight my 4 pounds per month is getting really difficult now that I almost to my goal weight - but still am going to try to get that 4 pounds! Get into the 140s!
    ๐Ÿ‘ฃ Average 17k Steps
    ๐Ÿ“ Log Daily
    ๐Ÿฅ— Stay under my calorie range
    ๐Ÿ’ช Strength Train 3 days per week
    ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Stretching routine - 3 days per week
    ๐Ÿซ€ Aerobics 3 days per week
    ๐Ÿ’ฆ 6+ glasses of water
    ๐Ÿง‚Stay under sodium goal
    ๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ or ME! Read, play a game or Me time daily

    ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME!

    Starting 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 | Sept: 174.2 | Oct: 169.6 | Nov 164.6 | Dec 164 | Jan 159.8 | Feb 156.8 | Mar 152.8 |Apr 151.6

    ๐ŸŒท๐ŸชปMay Starting Weight: 151.6๐Ÿชป๐ŸŒท

    Each Month I write a reflection on how the month went. Here's My April Reflection if anyone wants to read:
    April 2024 Reflection

    April was basically a frustrating weight loss month; lost 1.2 pounds. Didnโ€™t reach my stretch or regular weight loss goal. At least it wasnโ€™t a gain. Started off the month with indulging on Easter, then took an overnight trip to see the Eclipse and was also off plan. Then mid-month realized I had a problem with my bathroom scale โ€“ apparently, I have been underestimating my weight for a while โ€“ new scale new weight and it wasnโ€™t pretty. Worked hard the last couple weeks, and at least I got down to below my starting weight โ€“ which who knows if that was correct. For May โ€“ my goal is to get into the 140s come hell or high water.

    I have been successful with the exercise, averaging well over my 17K goal, and tracked a little over 250 miles again in April; year to date a little over 1,000; almost have way there. I am also on track for intentional miles with a little over 750 miles to date.

    I have been keeping on plan with my cardio and strength routines. I alternate one day of cardio and then one day of strength. Although I do not like them much, I add one stretch type routine weekly. I have been having some trouble with some pain in my knees โ€“ so found a stretching knee exercise that I began adding daily at the end of the month. I have an appointment with the Doctor May 1 to see what she says. Hopefully, I can continue to walk and wonโ€™t have to take a break.

    I started re-reading the first book of the Harry Potter series, along with my Hogwarts Challenge. I finished โ€œThe Masked Cityโ€ and am on the third book of the Invisible Library Series โ€“ โ€œThe Burning Pageโ€.
    The next round of The Biggest Loser starts May 1. We have a full team, and I spent a lot of time in-between rounds getting ready. Looking forward to the start. The Hogwarts Challenge started; always a fun one. I rejoined Fat2Fit - I can do it.
    • My May Goals:
    • Get into the 140 range!
    • Log 150 intentional miles; and 250 in overall miles
    • Alternate days of Cardio and Strength Training
    • Stretch 3 days per week
    • Average 17K steps per day
    • Read almost every day

    Here is my before and after picture for April. Not much different than last month but found a new before picture and took an after at the same spot.

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    May 1: 151.2 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿซ€ ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“–๐ŸŽฎME! A good day for me yesterday; got it all done and had some Me time. I love a new month - a fresh start; and so glad to be back.
    May 2: 150.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚ ๐ŸŽฎ ME! A nice swish - hope it stays off. Still working towards that old scale number (had to replace the old scale mid-April and the new scale was ugly and not nice). As much as I hate to say it, the new scale was right. Went to the doctor yesterday and the numbers matched to the decimal. Nice day yesterday - moved bingo night with the family to Wednesday this week. Noone won, but it is always fun.
    May 3: 152.2 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ I should keep my mouth quiet when I have big downside - it always bites me in the butt. Busy day yesterday. Got our morning walk done, then worked in the garden most of the day. Spread the rest of the soil and turned it in. Got the carrots, potatoes, and parsnips planted. Cleaned up the screened porch which was filled with garden stuff. Exhausted, so of course binged a little - but with all the exercise today came just under my calorie limit - with binging of course went over the sodium limit.
    May 4: 151.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚ ๐ŸŽฎ Another busy day in the garden, also busy with a relay race in another challenge that I am in - kept me busy all day.
    May 5: 151.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐ŸŽฎ What I expected (or a gain). Relay race for the Hogwarts challenge and the garden (finished) kept me so busy yesterday when dinnertime came I said I'm too exhausted to cook - we got subway, which has so much sodium, then I had pretzels, and cookies - ate all my exercise calories. Had two calories left for the day! I did take a beautiful walk in the morning yesterday along the Connecticut River and got this shot with the sun reflecting in the water - and they put the docks in, guess that means it's time to get the boat ready!
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    May 6: 150.2 ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ฆ ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! First smile in a while! I don't give them until I am under my last recorded low weight. Finally got under the old scale weight. Rested a little yesterday, didn't reach my step goal - but way over my 17K average goal. Tonight is bingo night with Mom- going to resist the junk!

    May 7: 151 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Nice night with mom, noone won. I'm up on the scale - but was under my calorie limit and sodium limit - so thinking just normal flucuations.
    May 8: 150.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Nice day yesterday - super warm. Hubby had a PT appointment so got some me time while he was gone. Monty and I snuggled on the couch and watched MY tv shows. I usually watch them on the treadmill. It was nice. The scale is kind of being stubborn - showed me a little dance on Monday - but it was just a tease. We got the boat uncovered. We were going to wash it today- but got a call from Allyson this morning - she's having trouble with her AC unit - so going over for a Daddy-Do to see what we can do to fix it (or replace).
    May 9: 150.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ Ordered a new AC Unit - old one bit the dust. Busy day with the daddy-dos so had a hard tme fitting in the excercise - I felt very good about myself because I accomplished everything in my plan.
    May 10: 149.8 ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! It's temporary, but I'll take it. Today taking Mom out for Mother's Day - so expect a rise tomorrow. Going to our favorite seafood restaurant. But I have seen the 40s and they look nice!
    May 11: 150.0 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ Nice day with Mom yesterday to celebrate Mother's day. Today going to visit Greg's cousin (actually his Mom's cousin). Greg's Mom passed quite a few years ago, and his cousin is his closest Mom figure.


    May 12: 149.8 ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– Missed my step goal, left the house at 6AM and didn't get back until 4PM - did get my workout done. I don't know how all you that work do it. I was exhausted and was just sitting chatting for 6 hours. Although I missed my step goal I did hit the 1,100 mile marker for my 2,024 in 2024 goal.
    May 13: 149.8 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“–๐ŸŽฎME! I have been having some pain in my knees for a couple weeks now. When I had my doctor's appointment last week - my doctor said to keep walking, and referred me to an orthopedic doctor (appointment tomorrow). I have been pushing through to get my step and cardio goals done. The last couple of days, have been hurting a lot so slowed down a little. Just did a stretch workout and a couple smaller walks. I am anxious about what the doctor will say tomorrow.
    May 14: DNW: ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“–๐ŸŽฎME! Well, yesterday after my walk - my knee froze up and now I can put any weight on it. Perfect timing - as I have my othopedic appointment today. Did not weigh because I can't step up on the scale. Using crutches - hope they can do something - but it looks like I won't be getting in those walks for the near future. I won't let it de-rail me. I'll have to do some upper body workouts unti I get it figured out.
    May 15: 150.2 ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Went to the doctor, arthritis in both knees, but concerned it could me a meniscus tear on left side (which doesn't show up on an xray). Have to wait for insurance to approve, then going for an MRI. In the meantime, stay off for a week or two, and ibuprofen to reduce swelling. Upper exercises, and eating less for the time being, and have to figure out my diet without having the exercise calories to rely on. Was a tad over yesterday. I did find some seated cardio and strength routines that I tried, but . . . .
    May 16 150.4 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Got it all done, except the steps (won't hit that for a while). I'm thinking the garmin overestimates the seated workouts calories. Feeling a little better, I can walk without the crutches. One step at a time. And I had TOO much ME time!
    May 17 151.4 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Very frustrating. I found a bunch of seated exercise routines and reached my 100 minutes of intentional goal - but it really apparent that the Garmin must over estimate how much I burned. I think today I won't record any exercise on my Garmin and just have a really light eating day. I have an appointment next Thursday (Yes a long way out) for an MRI. I was going to cancel because it seems to be getting better, and then I said "No, let's just do it to rule out anything major."
    May 18: 150.6 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! I took a short slow walk yesterday and did ok. Then the a lot of seated exercise to get my 100 minutes in. Didn't use any exercise calories towards my calorie limit and came 33 calories under my limit. I wasn't hungry - I don't eat because I'm hungry - never have. I eat because I like food. Today am celebrating Mother's Day and Allyson's 30th birthday - going out to lunch. Will have a very small breakfast and light dinner to compensate.I really would like to see the 140s again soon.
    May 19: 152.6 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! It's what I expected. Out to lunch, and then that started me on the snacking instead of a light dinner. Way over the calorie limit and sodium - back to it today. Hoping the body quickly reverses my sabotage.

    May 20: 152.4 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME!
    May 21: 150.8๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“–๐ŸŽฎME! Finally the swish I was looking for. Almost met my step goal yesterday - getting back to it.
    May 22: 150.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! I made my step goal Woo Hoo! A little sore, but I did it. MRI of course is tomorrow and I'm feeling better - still going to do it. It's a waste of ๐Ÿ’ต, they will tell me I'm nuts - but at least I will know.
    May 22: 151 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Well that was disappointing. Probably due to the higher sodium dinner last night, but I was under my sodium goal. Finished planting the garden - now just to wait to see what grows and control the pests!
    May 23: 150.4 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Had my MRI, good news is that we had met our deductible for the year so just a small co-pay. Really glad I said yes - now the waiting game for the doctor to get the results and then make the follow-up to see what it says. In the meantime, the knee feels better and I am getting in my walks. Allyson had an issue with her car, after being out with her friends, she got in her car to go home and the headlights didn't work - so we drove to her house after she got out of work - luckily it was just the bulbs. Dad replaced and the we drove home - she lives about 45 mintues away so my afternoon walk was cut a little short. Found a new strength workout channel on youtube that I tried. I liked.

    May 24: 150.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Beautiful day on the water yesterday. Kind of a rest day for me. Got my steps in, but no other workouts - a nice walk at the Meadows yesterday, then we finished prepping the boat, and got our first ride of the season. Boating season has officially begun. The water is still a little chilly (73 degrees).

    May 25: 150.2 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Another beautiful day - church was having a plant sale, so we bought three flats of annuals. Planted most of them, planted marigolds and snapdragons around the vegetables to help keep the bugs away, and in the front of the house for color. Still have another 1/2 flat to go. Got my walks in and a short cardio workout, then relaxed in the afternoon. It was a nice day.

    May 27: 150.2 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Just noticed that I have been off one day for my dates for a while - don't know where the error started. LOL !Finished planting the flowers. Today is a rest day, going to meet my sisters at Foxwood Casino for an afternoon of gambling ๐ŸŽฐ. Wish me luck! ๐ŸŽฒ ๐Ÿคž

    May 28: 150.6 ๐Ÿ“ ME! What I expected, had a nice time yesterday - didn't win. Knee is bothering me again, so chair workouts today.
  • Rh1aB1a
    Rh1aB1a Posts: 313 Member
    edited May 28
    ๐ŸŒธHAPPY MAY!!! ๐ŸŒธ <3

    CW-155.4 <3
    GW-150.4 <3
    UGW-145.0 <3

    1. 155.4 <3
    2. 154.8 <3
    3. DNW
    4. DNW
    5. 153.8 <3
    6. 154.4 <3
    7. 154.6 <3
    8. DNW
    9. 155.2 <3
    10. 155.4 <3 My body is holding on to this weight for dear life! I'm not sure what I need to do to break through this!
    11. 154.8 <3 It's my son's 10th birthday! Trying to keep it in check!!!
    12. 153.8 <3
    13. DNW
    14. 154.8 <3
    15. 155.0 :|
    16. 153.4 <3 I think my scale might be drunk, but a win is a win :D
    17. 152.4 <3 Finally gaining some momentum again, but future-husband and I are going to a concert tomorrow and staying in a hotel so I'm hoping I can stay on plan!
    18. 151.4 <3
    19. DNW
    20. 152.4 <3
    21. 153.0 <3 The weekend is catching up to me now! I'm confident it will level out tomorrow.
    22. 151.8 <3
    23. 151.4 <3
    24. DNW
    25. DNW
    26. 153.4 I injured my ankle in my backyard and haven't worked out since. UGH. I'm going to lower my deficit a bit for the next few days to level things back out. I was so hopeful to hit my goal this month!
    27. 153.2 <3
    28. 152.2 <3

  • judefit1
    judefit1 Posts: 1,040 Member
    @cattherien: thank you for the good wishes- I'll miss all of you too, this group is fantastic and you've all helped me!

    And by the way, that is a fantastic "repurpose" of a beautiful dress! Love the style and how you altered it!
  • judefit1
    judefit1 Posts: 1,040 Member
    Jude, 67 YO, 5' 2". Highest weight 165, lowest 115.
    Started with January challenge at 147; reached my goal weight of 125 in April and now the work is to stabilize and maintain healthy eating patterns for good.
    previous months:
    Jan
    SW: 147
    EW: 139.2 Loss: 8.2lbs
    Feb
    SW: 138.6
    EW: 134.2 Loss: 4.4 lbs
    Mar
    SW: 134.2
    EW: 130.2 Loss 4.0 lbs
    April
    SW: 130.2
    EW: 125.4 Loss 4.8 lbs
    May goals:
    * be more consistent with logging food to make sure Iโ€™m eating well.
    * stick with the maintenance plan - check in, work out- and donโ€™t snack!

    SW: 125.4
    GW: maintain

    week 1:
    5/1: 124.6
    5/2: 125.4
    5/3: 126.2
    5/4: 124.6
    5/5: 125.2
    5/6: 126.0
    5/7: 126.0

    week 2:
    5/8: 125.2
    5/9: DNW
    5/10: 125.2
    5/11: DNW
    5/12: 124.8
    5/13: DNW my Mother's Day gift to self...
    5/14: 126.6

    week 3:
    5/15: 124.8
    5/16: 124.8
    5/17: 126.0
    5/18: DNW
    5/19: 126.0
    5/20: 126.0
    5/21: 125.2

    week 4:
    5/22: 125.2
    5/23: 124.2
    5/24: 125.2 weekend
    5/25: 125.2
    5/26: 125.2
    5/27: 124.2
    5/28: 125.2
  • cattherien
    cattherien Posts: 370 Member
    Hey all, Charlene here. I'm 58yo, 5'8", married 40 years, 6 kids, 9 grandkids, and I'm a caregiver for the elderly so they can stay in their homes.

    Goal weight: 150
    April 30: 182.3
    May 27: 181.9๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€
    May 28: 183.3

    I expected this; salty food, plus went over and ate some of my exercise calories.

    I worked on de-stashing again yesterday on an area of my life that I was dreading having to face: my sewing stuff. I have been sewing since 1985. I mostly create clothes or alter thrift store garments, or I make practical items like tote bags, pot holders etc. I dreaded this gathering process because I feel like I'm a fabric hoarder. I had fabric or unfinished sewing projects stashed all over this big house: in the basement, garage, kitchen, and in my craft room. I sorted through it to see what I wanted to keep [it's like... Which of my children do I want to give away? ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿคฆ] But I gave it honest critique, filled 8 donate bags which reduced my fabric stash by half, and packed the rest away.
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,956 Member
    Happy May!
    My goals this month are to enjoy being outside, spending time with family, and fully embrace my journey to better health.

    Here is to logging and weighing daily!

    May 1stโ€” 210.2 Letโ€™s go
    May 2ndโ€”210.0
    May 3rdโ€”210.1
    May the 4th be with you! 210
    May 5thโ€” 209.1
    May 6thโ€”209.3
    May 7thโ€”208.5
    May 8thโ€”209.6 too much snacking
    May 14thโ€”209.8
    May 16thโ€”210.8
    May 17thโ€”210.8
    May 21stโ€”210.6โ€ฆ back at it. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
    May 22ndโ€”211.2
    May 23reโ€” 209.9โ€ฆ mowed the grass and cleaned the pool. Down 1.2 pounds this morning. I love being back under 210. Baby steps!
    May 24thโ€” 211.4โ€ฆ Boing!
    May 28thโ€”210 better!

    Jill ๐Ÿฅฐ
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,133 Member
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    My name is Donna. I am 5โ€™ 5โ€ tall, 64 years old and from Michigan USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.

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


    This Challenge Starting Weight (from April 30th): 185.6
    Goal: 181.6 (Four lb Loss)
    Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx
    Total Lost/Gained this month: xxxxx



    **********************ONE DAY, ONE STEP, ONE DECISION AT A TIME********************



    Weight in blue makes me blue because itโ€™s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because itโ€™s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


    05/01-185.4-(Trend Weight 182.3)

    05/02-185.4-(Trend Weight 182.4)

    05/03-182.6-(Trend Weight 182.6)-

    05/04-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/05-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/06-185.2-(Trend Weight 183.4)-

    05/07-185.2-(Trend Weight 183.8)-

    05/08-184.8-(Trend Weight 184.4)-

    05/09-184.4-(Trend Weight 185.0)-

    05/10-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/11-185.4-(Trend Weight 185.3)-

    05/12-185.4-(Trend Weight 185.4)-

    05/13-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/14-186.4-(Trend Weight 185.6)-

    05/15-187.2-(Trend Weight 185.7)-

    05/16-186.8-(Trend Weight 186.0)-

    05/17-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/18-187.4-(Trend Weight 186.2)-

    05/19-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/20-188.2-(Trend Weight 186.5)-

    05/21-188.2-(Trend Weight 186.7)-

    05/22-186.0-(Trend Weight 186.9)-

    05/23-185.6-(Trend Weight 186.9)-

    05/24-183.4-(Trend Weight 186.6)-

    05/25-184.6-(Trend Weight 186.4)-

    05/26-184.6-(Trend Weight 186.4)-

    05/27-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/28-187.2-(Trend Weight 186.4)- I had the family BBQ on Sunday for the Holiday and then went out-of-town shopping on Monday. Iโ€™m up 2.6 lbs from the weekend which really doesnโ€™t surprise me since itโ€™s been nothing but a food fest. I did not even get to post yesterday until almost 11:00 at night! Back on track today. I am going to try sticking to mainly liquids today with just one meal later tonight. If I donโ€™t eat until about 9:00 I may be able to get by with no snacks even though I stay up pretty late. A day of liquids is not something I normally do but I really want to restrict calories today, just for the day. I would like to get rid of the bloat and as much of the 2.6 as I possibly can. What a morale booster that would be! Itโ€™s almost the end of the month and end of the round. I would really love to end on a loss of any kind although that is not looking too likely.

    05/29-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

    05/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

    05/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
  • lislisa123
    lislisa123 Posts: 934 Member
    ๐ŸŒทMay๐ŸŒท

    5/1- 337.6
    5/2- 336.6
    5/3- 336.6
    5/4- 336.4
    5/5- 335.4
    5/6- 334.4
    5/7- 334.4
    5/8- 333.4
    5/9- 335.4
    5/10-333.8
    5/11-334.8
    5/12-334.6
    5/13-335.2
    5/14-334.6
    5/15-334.6 ( I hit an awful plateau this week. ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿคง๐Ÿ˜ฃ )
    5/16-334.0
    5/17-334.4
    5/18-334.0
    5/19-332.2 ( FINALLY!!! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰)
    5/20-331.2
    5/21-330.8 ( Yes, just keep going down. ๐Ÿ˜„ )
    5/22-329.8
    5/23-329.6 ( It's been 9 years since I've been in the 320s. Both sad and exciting at the same time. )
    5/24-330.4
    5/25-330.2
    5/26-329.2
    5/27-329.8
    5/28-328.0
    5/29-
    5/30-
    5/31-
  • ozdeelite
    ozdeelite Posts: 439 Member
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    May daily weigh in
    October weight 115kg

    Start weight 107.5kg
    Goal weight 105kg

    1. 107.5kg
    2. 107.5kg
    3. 107.6kg
    4. 106.6kg
    5. Away
    6. Away
    7. 107.4kg
    8. 107.4kg
    9. 106.7kg
    10. 108.1kg
    11. 108.7kg
    12. 108kg
    13. 107.9kg
    14. 107.5kg ๐Ÿ‘
    15. 107.2kg ๐Ÿ˜Ž
    16. 107.9 ๐Ÿคฌ
    17. 108.1 ๐Ÿคฌ๐Ÿคฌ๐Ÿคฌ
    18. 107.5kg - Deja vu
    19. 107.9kg ๐Ÿ˜ž
    20. 107.8 ๐Ÿ˜”
    21. 108.2kg ๐Ÿ˜ฉ
    22. 106.9kg ๐Ÿ˜Ž
    23. 107.1kg
    24. 106.4kg
    25. 107kg
    26. 107.2kg
    27. 107.7kg ๐Ÿ˜ž
    28. 107.1kg ๐Ÿ˜ƒ
    29. 106.8kg ๐Ÿ‘
    30.
    31.
  • Numer1ca
    Numer1ca Posts: 284 Member
    I had a really good day food and energy wise today. Food wise is not surprising because I am feeding my body what it wants. I made my porridge, which is so important to a good start. And I made the soup, so I had plenty of healthy food to eat. When I feed myself, I donโ€™t get desperate and eat so that I am not starving. I have 191 calories left today, so I am motivated to do my walk and get another few calories. My kid is grabbing me a nice tomato, so I can have the wedge salad I am craving. And I should be about ready for my bedtime routine after that.

    I got the tomato plants in yesterday, but have one more waterwall to complete - Iโ€™ll try for that tomorrow. I didnโ€™t get the living room clean though. Maybe Iโ€™ll try to work that in tomorrow as its my work from home day and I get back an hour and 40 minutes of commute time.

    I kept trying to build in a little stretch time at work today and it just didnโ€™t happen. I need so little. 30 seconds, but I could only get 10 and then Iโ€™d be interrupted. I did my first set, finally, right before coming on here. So thanks for the motivation! Working with the tomatoes, hauling bags of mulch, and pulling Ivey did a number on my back yesterday - which meant a throbbing knee. I had to take advil to sleep! This is why the stretching is so important.

    Good news! I found my watch, in my purse (so silly). Itโ€™s a small purse, but the watch band is a dark color. Now I can time my stretches better.

    I am going to add in the goal of gettting more sleep. I need it.

    @cattherien - itโ€™s that time of year! I am going through the pantry to try and clean some of it out. Iโ€™m not ready for the arts and crafts, remaining kids toys, or my knitting things yet. There is so much other cleaning and decluttering to do!



    *** Previous***

    Iโ€™m starting in today even though it isnโ€™t a beginning of a month because there is no time like now! I was at a really stressful job and bad habits made me gain a lot of weight. I am now at a new job, and the weight was coming off, but then it stopped. I tried to actively lose weight alone, but seemed to be treading water, so now am reaching out for community.

    I went back to tracking today. Non-weight goals are to make my porridge every day and have standardized meals, with a different salad or soup added in. Exercise goals are to stretch 2x a day and walk 5 days a week, minimum a mile. Get more sleep. :)

    05/26 216.8
    05/27 215.2
    05/28 215.0 - getting closer to my low weight for this round of 212.5



    SW: 216.8
    CW: 215.0
    GW: 199 hold for 6 months
    Greater Seattle Metro Area, WA
  • lifechanges2day
    lifechanges2day Posts: 574 Member

    Hi my name is Kathy 55yr 5'5"
    From NY finger lakes region

    SW: 2/04/24: 191.4lb
    UGW: 9/08/24: 145lb
    March 01: 184.9lb
    W: 3/31: 177.0lb
    W: 4/30: 171.9lb

    Goal for May 166lb -5.9lb


    5/1: 171.9 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜€
    5/2: 172.8 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿค”
    5/3 172.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜•
    5/4: 172.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿค”
    5/5: 170.6๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ

    I eliminated all salty foods yesterday....
    20.8 lbs gone, 23.6 to go.....
    5/6: 171.2 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“
    5/7: 170.8 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜€
    5/8: 170.8๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ™‚
    5/9: 170.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜€
    5/10: 171.2 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿคช
    5/11: 170.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ
    5/12: 170.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ™‚
    I was so hoping for the 160's this week, maybe next week. I will take the minus 0.5lb. The bigger losses seem to come in 2 week increments.... ๐Ÿค”
    5/13: 170.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“
    Well I guess I should be happy with staying the same, all the extra water with my meal must have helped....
    5/14: 170.7 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿคช
    I don't see me reaching this months goal, unless some miracle happens. I've been in the same routine for a few months now, maybe it's time to mix things up๐Ÿค”
    5/15: 171.2๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜ณ
    Apparently dairy is not my thing
    5/16: 169.5 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ
    Woo Hoo new decade!!!! I'm beginning to see a pattern, I drop, then go up a bit and then drop again, I can't figure it out but as long as I keep making the drops that's ok....Scale madness I tell you...lol
    5/17: 168.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ
    I really hope the scale isn't playing a cruel joke on me...lol
    5/18: 168.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿ˜ holding steady Woo Hoo!
    5/19: 168.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜Š
    5/20: 169.3 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿคช Thanks salty food
    5/21: 167.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ I still don't understand it but I'll take the win...
    5/22: 166.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ
    5/23: 167.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜Š
    5/24: 166.4 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ
    5/25: 166.9 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿคจ
    5/26: 166.4๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜
    Not looking forward to tomorrow. I made sure to mind my portions and stayed in my calorie range, but had picnic foods I don't normally eat, loaded with sodium.
    5/27: 167.5๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜€
    Much better than anticipated!
    5/28: 166.8๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜Š

  • koeitjiesa
    koeitjiesa Posts: 394 Member
    May Start weight: 90.2kg
    May Goal weight: 87kg

    01/05 - 90.2kg
    02/05 - 89.8kg
    03/05 - 89.5kg
    04/05 - 89.5kg
    05/05 - 89.7kg
    06/05 - 89.6kg
    07/05 - 89.4kg
    08/05 - 89.7kg
    09/05 - 89.6kg
    10/05 - 89.7kg
    11/05 - 89.2kg
    12/05 - 89.4kg
    13/05 - 89.9kg
    14/05 - 89.3kg
    15/05 - 88.9kg
    16/05 - 88.6kg
    17/05 - 88.1kg
    18/05 - 88.1kg
    19/05 - 87.7kg
    20/05 - 88.1kg
    21/05 - 87.9kg
    22/05 - 87.8kg
    23/05 - 87.5kg
    24/05 - 87.2kg
    25/05 - 87.0kg
    26/05 - 87.2kg
    27/05 - 86.9kg
    28/05 - 86.7kg
    29/05 - 86.2kg
  • iLive2Walk
    iLive2Walk Posts: 5,330 Member
    edited May 29
    Hello I'm Darlene. Retired, 63-year-old. Married (Greg), one adult daughter (Allyson), and one goldendoodle (Monty). I have been on this weight loss journey since January 2023. Back for another month with these wonderful people.

    My goals for May:

    โš–๏ธ Lose 2% of my body weight my 4 pounds per month is getting really difficult now that I almost to my goal weight - but still am going to try to get that 4 pounds! Get into the 140s!
    ๐Ÿ‘ฃ Average 17k Steps
    ๐Ÿ“ Log Daily
    ๐Ÿฅ— Stay under my calorie range
    ๐Ÿ’ช Strength Train 3 days per week
    ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Stretching routine - 3 days per week
    ๐Ÿซ€ Aerobics 3 days per week
    ๐Ÿ’ฆ 6+ glasses of water
    ๐Ÿง‚Stay under sodium goal
    ๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ or ME! Read, play a game or Me time daily

    ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME!

    Starting 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 | Sept: 174.2 | Oct: 169.6 | Nov 164.6 | Dec 164 | Jan 159.8 | Feb 156.8 | Mar 152.8 |Apr 151.6

    ๐ŸŒท๐ŸชปMay Starting Weight: 151.6๐Ÿชป๐ŸŒท

    Each Month I write a reflection on how the month went. Here's My April Reflection if anyone wants to read:
    April 2024 Reflection

    April was basically a frustrating weight loss month; lost 1.2 pounds. Didnโ€™t reach my stretch or regular weight loss goal. At least it wasnโ€™t a gain. Started off the month with indulging on Easter, then took an overnight trip to see the Eclipse and was also off plan. Then mid-month realized I had a problem with my bathroom scale โ€“ apparently, I have been underestimating my weight for a while โ€“ new scale new weight and it wasnโ€™t pretty. Worked hard the last couple weeks, and at least I got down to below my starting weight โ€“ which who knows if that was correct. For May โ€“ my goal is to get into the 140s come hell or high water.

    I have been successful with the exercise, averaging well over my 17K goal, and tracked a little over 250 miles again in April; year to date a little over 1,000; almost have way there. I am also on track for intentional miles with a little over 750 miles to date.

    I have been keeping on plan with my cardio and strength routines. I alternate one day of cardio and then one day of strength. Although I do not like them much, I add one stretch type routine weekly. I have been having some trouble with some pain in my knees โ€“ so found a stretching knee exercise that I began adding daily at the end of the month. I have an appointment with the Doctor May 1 to see what she says. Hopefully, I can continue to walk and wonโ€™t have to take a break.

    I started re-reading the first book of the Harry Potter series, along with my Hogwarts Challenge. I finished โ€œThe Masked Cityโ€ and am on the third book of the Invisible Library Series โ€“ โ€œThe Burning Pageโ€.
    The next round of The Biggest Loser starts May 1. We have a full team, and I spent a lot of time in-between rounds getting ready. Looking forward to the start. The Hogwarts Challenge started; always a fun one. I rejoined Fat2Fit - I can do it.
    • My May Goals:
    • Get into the 140 range!
    • Log 150 intentional miles; and 250 in overall miles
    • Alternate days of Cardio and Strength Training
    • Stretch 3 days per week
    • Average 17K steps per day
    • Read almost every day

    Here is my before and after picture for April. Not much different than last month but found a new before picture and took an after at the same spot.

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    May 1: 151.2 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿซ€ ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“–๐ŸŽฎME! A good day for me yesterday; got it all done and had some Me time. I love a new month - a fresh start; and so glad to be back.
    May 2: 150.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚ ๐ŸŽฎ ME! A nice swish - hope it stays off. Still working towards that old scale number (had to replace the old scale mid-April and the new scale was ugly and not nice). As much as I hate to say it, the new scale was right. Went to the doctor yesterday and the numbers matched to the decimal. Nice day yesterday - moved bingo night with the family to Wednesday this week. Noone won, but it is always fun.
    May 3: 152.2 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ I should keep my mouth quiet when I have big downside - it always bites me in the butt. Busy day yesterday. Got our morning walk done, then worked in the garden most of the day. Spread the rest of the soil and turned it in. Got the carrots, potatoes, and parsnips planted. Cleaned up the screened porch which was filled with garden stuff. Exhausted, so of course binged a little - but with all the exercise today came just under my calorie limit - with binging of course went over the sodium limit.
    May 4: 151.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚ ๐ŸŽฎ Another busy day in the garden, also busy with a relay race in another challenge that I am in - kept me busy all day.
    May 5: 151.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐ŸŽฎ What I expected (or a gain). Relay race for the Hogwarts challenge and the garden (finished) kept me so busy yesterday when dinnertime came I said I'm too exhausted to cook - we got subway, which has so much sodium, then I had pretzels, and cookies - ate all my exercise calories. Had two calories left for the day! I did take a beautiful walk in the morning yesterday along the Connecticut River and got this shot with the sun reflecting in the water - and they put the docks in, guess that means it's time to get the boat ready!
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    May 6: 150.2 ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ฆ ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! First smile in a while! I don't give them until I am under my last recorded low weight. Finally got under the old scale weight. Rested a little yesterday, didn't reach my step goal - but way over my 17K average goal. Tonight is bingo night with Mom- going to resist the junk!

    May 7: 151 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Nice night with mom, noone won. I'm up on the scale - but was under my calorie limit and sodium limit - so thinking just normal flucuations.
    May 8: 150.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Nice day yesterday - super warm. Hubby had a PT appointment so got some me time while he was gone. Monty and I snuggled on the couch and watched MY tv shows. I usually watch them on the treadmill. It was nice. The scale is kind of being stubborn - showed me a little dance on Monday - but it was just a tease. We got the boat uncovered. We were going to wash it today- but got a call from Allyson this morning - she's having trouble with her AC unit - so going over for a Daddy-Do to see what we can do to fix it (or replace).
    May 9: 150.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ Ordered a new AC Unit - old one bit the dust. Busy day with the daddy-dos so had a hard tme fitting in the excercise - I felt very good about myself because I accomplished everything in my plan.
    May 10: 149.8 ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! It's temporary, but I'll take it. Today taking Mom out for Mother's Day - so expect a rise tomorrow. Going to our favorite seafood restaurant. But I have seen the 40s and they look nice!
    May 11: 150.0 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ Nice day with Mom yesterday to celebrate Mother's day. Today going to visit Greg's cousin (actually his Mom's cousin). Greg's Mom passed quite a few years ago, and his cousin is his closest Mom figure.


    May 12: 149.8 ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– Missed my step goal, left the house at 6AM and didn't get back until 4PM - did get my workout done. I don't know how all you that work do it. I was exhausted and was just sitting chatting for 6 hours. Although I missed my step goal I did hit the 1,100 mile marker for my 2,024 in 2024 goal.
    May 13: 149.8 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“–๐ŸŽฎME! I have been having some pain in my knees for a couple weeks now. When I had my doctor's appointment last week - my doctor said to keep walking, and referred me to an orthopedic doctor (appointment tomorrow). I have been pushing through to get my step and cardio goals done. The last couple of days, have been hurting a lot so slowed down a little. Just did a stretch workout and a couple smaller walks. I am anxious about what the doctor will say tomorrow.
    May 14: DNW: ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“–๐ŸŽฎME! Well, yesterday after my walk - my knee froze up and now I can put any weight on it. Perfect timing - as I have my othopedic appointment today. Did not weigh because I can't step up on the scale. Using crutches - hope they can do something - but it looks like I won't be getting in those walks for the near future. I won't let it de-rail me. I'll have to do some upper body workouts unti I get it figured out.
    May 15: 150.2 ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Went to the doctor, arthritis in both knees, but concerned it could me a meniscus tear on left side (which doesn't show up on an xray). Have to wait for insurance to approve, then going for an MRI. In the meantime, stay off for a week or two, and ibuprofen to reduce swelling. Upper exercises, and eating less for the time being, and have to figure out my diet without having the exercise calories to rely on. Was a tad over yesterday. I did find some seated cardio and strength routines that I tried, but . . . .
    May 16 150.4 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Got it all done, except the steps (won't hit that for a while). I'm thinking the garmin overestimates the seated workouts calories. Feeling a little better, I can walk without the crutches. One step at a time. And I had TOO much ME time!
    May 17 151.4 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Very frustrating. I found a bunch of seated exercise routines and reached my 100 minutes of intentional goal - but it really apparent that the Garmin must over estimate how much I burned. I think today I won't record any exercise on my Garmin and just have a really light eating day. I have an appointment next Thursday (Yes a long way out) for an MRI. I was going to cancel because it seems to be getting better, and then I said "No, let's just do it to rule out anything major."
    May 18: 150.6 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! I took a short slow walk yesterday and did ok. Then the a lot of seated exercise to get my 100 minutes in. Didn't use any exercise calories towards my calorie limit and came 33 calories under my limit. I wasn't hungry - I don't eat because I'm hungry - never have. I eat because I like food. Today am celebrating Mother's Day and Allyson's 30th birthday - going out to lunch. Will have a very small breakfast and light dinner to compensate.I really would like to see the 140s again soon.
    May 19: 152.6 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! It's what I expected. Out to lunch, and then that started me on the snacking instead of a light dinner. Way over the calorie limit and sodium - back to it today. Hoping the body quickly reverses my sabotage.

    May 20: 152.4 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME!
    May 21: 150.8๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“–๐ŸŽฎME! Finally the swish I was looking for. Almost met my step goal yesterday - getting back to it.
    May 22: 150.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! I made my step goal Woo Hoo! A little sore, but I did it. MRI of course is tomorrow and I'm feeling better - still going to do it. It's a waste of ๐Ÿ’ต, they will tell me I'm nuts - but at least I will know.
    May 22: 151 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Well that was disappointing. Probably due to the higher sodium dinner last night, but I was under my sodium goal. Finished planting the garden - now just to wait to see what grows and control the pests!
    May 23: 150.4 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Had my MRI, good news is that we had met our deductible for the year so just a small co-pay. Really glad I said yes - now the waiting game for the doctor to get the results and then make the follow-up to see what it says. In the meantime, the knee feels better and I am getting in my walks. Allyson had an issue with her car, after being out with her friends, she got in her car to go home and the headlights didn't work - so we drove to her house after she got out of work - luckily it was just the bulbs. Dad replaced and the we drove home - she lives about 45 mintues away so my afternoon walk was cut a little short. Found a new strength workout channel on youtube that I tried. I liked.

    May 24: 150.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Beautiful day on the water yesterday. Kind of a rest day for me. Got my steps in, but no other workouts - a nice walk at the Meadows yesterday, then we finished prepping the boat, and got our first ride of the season. Boating season has officially begun. The water is still a little chilly (73 degrees).

    May 25: 150.2 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Another beautiful day - church was having a plant sale, so we bought three flats of annuals. Planted most of them, planted marigolds and snapdragons around the vegetables to help keep the bugs away, and in the front of the house for color. Still have another 1/2 flat to go. Got my walks in and a short cardio workout, then relaxed in the afternoon. It was a nice day.

    May 27: 150.2 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Just noticed that I have been off one day for my dates for a while - don't know where the error started. LOL !Finished planting the flowers. Today is a rest day, going to meet my sisters at Foxwood Casino for an afternoon of gambling ๐ŸŽฐ. Wish me luck! ๐ŸŽฒ ๐Ÿคž

    May 28: 150.6 ๐Ÿ“ ME! What I expected, had a nice time yesterday - didn't win. Knee is bothering me again, so chair workouts today.

    May 29: 150.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Got it all done, but I hate working out in a chair.

  • Rh1aB1a
    Rh1aB1a Posts: 313 Member
    ๐ŸŒธHAPPY MAY!!! ๐ŸŒธ <3

    CW-155.4 <3
    GW-150.4 <3
    UGW-145.0 <3

    1. 155.4 <3
    2. 154.8 <3
    3. DNW
    4. DNW
    5. 153.8 <3
    6. 154.4 <3
    7. 154.6 <3
    8. DNW
    9. 155.2 <3
    10. 155.4 <3 My body is holding on to this weight for dear life! I'm not sure what I need to do to break through this!
    11. 154.8 <3 It's my son's 10th birthday! Trying to keep it in check!!!
    12. 153.8 <3
    13. DNW
    14. 154.8 <3
    15. 155.0 :|
    16. 153.4 <3 I think my scale might be drunk, but a win is a win :D
    17. 152.4 <3 Finally gaining some momentum again, but future-husband and I are going to a concert tomorrow and staying in a hotel so I'm hoping I can stay on plan!
    18. 151.4 <3
    19. DNW
    20. 152.4 <3
    21. 153.0 <3 The weekend is catching up to me now! I'm confident it will level out tomorrow.
    22. 151.8 <3
    23. 151.4 <3
    24. DNW
    25. DNW
    26. 153.4 I injured my ankle in my backyard and haven't worked out since. UGH. I'm going to lower my deficit a bit for the next few days to level things back out. I was so hopeful to hit my goal this month!
    27. 153.2 <3
    28. 152.2 <3
    29. 151.4 <3