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100 day Challenge July 19 – October 26.24

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  • DarinGettingFitNow
    DarinGettingFitNow Posts: 419 Member
    Hi, Folks! My name is Darin, and this is my 3rd 100 days challenge (non-consecutive). I do better when I am obligated to post daily – it really makes a difference for me – and I love the community aspect. I’m looking forward to another great 100d!

    Starting Weight: 159.2
    Day 01--07/19 – 159.2 My company was affected by the Crowdstrike problem. I spent all day on hold with IT. My computer is finally working, but it’s after an entire wasted day. Note to self: next time there’s a system-wide failure, just leave the computer and do something fun instead. It wasn’t worth hanging around my work computer, looking at messages come in. I could have had a nice day of paint-by-numbers! Well, that’s my weekend.
    Day 02—07/20 – 158.6 Happy Weekend! I hope y’all are doing well. I’m so glad to have some time to relax and putter around the house. Also in charge of dinner for tonight, so will try to come up with something satisfying but healthy.
    Day 03—07/21 –159.6 mixed results for last night. I made a kung pao chicken noodle dish which turned out very good, but I also baked cookies which were not part of the plan. So four cookies later, I had nulled out any positivity from the dinner.
    Day 04—07/22 –159.9 COOKIES. Too many cookies! Stopped at four yesterday straight out of the oven. But cookie breakfast AND snack isn’t the way I want to go. I also feel kind of bleh afterwards – I think it’s just the empty calories/sugar. Logging it all, though. No matter what!
    Day 05—07/23 –159.2 Hard to focus at work today. Migraine did not help matters at all.
    Day 06—07/24 –158.6 Almost done with week 1! We’re walking early in the day due to the heat. Tonight it’s back to trivia. We won first place last week, so it remains to be seen how well we do tonight 😊
    Day 07—07/25 –158.7 Got 4th place yesterday in trivia. Boo! Next time around…. Looking forward to Friday tomorrow. My husband bought some apple fritters which are now in the house. It’s going to be hard to do that in moderation!
    Week 1 Goal: 158.2
    Week 1 actual weight: 158.7
    Day 08—07/26 –159.2 Moderately stressful Friday today. So glad it’s the weekend.
    Day 09—07/27 –158.7 Got a haircut and did some paint-by-numbers today. Looking forward to a gentle Sunday 😊
    Day 10—07/28 –158.3
    Day 11—07/29 –158.5
    Day 12—07/30 –158.0 terrible night last night – have some kind of stomach bug. On the up side I’m not that hungry. ON the downside, lots of GI problems right now.
    Day 13—07/31 –159.0 Feeling better and think that the weight is due to the salty soup I ate for dinner yesterday. Had a fairly productive day today, though. Lilylady3k I love it! Your calendar is the tops!
    Day 14—08/01 –158.0 Thank goodness tomorrow is Friday. Long, tough workday today. At least got the walk out of the way early in the very humid day.
    Week 2 Goal: 156.2
    Week 2 actual weight: 158.0
  • the_reflex
    the_reflex Posts: 119 Member
    Round 18 80.1 to 76.4 kg

    Day 1 73.6 a big drop from my last reading on day 98, it's not total fat loss, I expect to gain as my body recovers
    Day 2 73.6
    Day 3 73.6
    Day 4 DNW
    Day 5 73.2
    Day 6 73.7
    Day 7 73.5 I want to lose at least a kilogram a month, that should be easy to achieve. So "it's all on" as they say. I will post when I have what I consider junk food. It's been 12 days since I had sugar. That's the longest in the last 5 1/2 years. I consider that an achievement. I had KFC yesterday because the mall I was at has no where to sit down and do stuff, I needed to email the receipt from the water payment and wasn't going home until it was done. At the moment, I'm a bit slower than one kilogram a month.
    Day 8 74.1
    Day 9 73.7 I have now lost weight for 42 consecutive months. That's an alternative way of saying "the_reflex is taking forever to reach goal weight, 42 months to lose 22 kg". But it shows that I haven't rebounded to any large extent. That's a hopeful sign for maintenance.
    I had sugar today, after 14 days. Sugary food and chocolate definitely changes my mood. Buzzy feeling. I hope to not have sugary food again for a while.
    Day 10 73.1
    Day 11 72.3 my weight has dropped quite a bit in the last 3 days but that's just because I stopped having salty food. I just checked my spreadsheet, guess what? 29th July 2014. 73.0 kg. I'm now the weight I was 10 years ago. I consider this a milestone. I had a Starbucks meal to celebrate.
    Day 12 73.1 pizza in the evening resulting in...
    Day 13 75.5
    Day 14 75.8, still showing the effect of the pizza. But I'm not hungry right now, so I'm eating too much. I lost 2.7 kg in July, a lot of that is from getting influenza (not covid - I got tested) which went to my throat, stomach, lungs and inner ear. Anyway I need to eat less.

    Goal weight - 64 kg. I really want to aim for reaching goal weight by the end of the year. I don't know if I can do it, but it would be nice to achieve it. So I need to track my intake, starting today, first of the month. That's about 150 days of tracking and estimating food needed. It would be nice to have a long period of continuous tracking because when I reach goal weight, that's it, no more tracking. I can't exercise right now due to the temperature, but I'm moving soon so I'll be in a cooler environment.
    Day 15 75.7
  • Lilylady3k
    Lilylady3k Posts: 3,942 Member
    edited August 1
    Lynn__W wrote: »
    CHANGE: no longer going to enter "Goal Weights" as I seldom reach that goal so again, aware of a feeling of "failure". I def have goals, but i'm going to loosen my focus on the numbers. Shifting focus on changing or rebuilding habits.

    Week 3 focus will be: lessen the times I eat while standing in the kitchen or anywhere for that matter. If I'm going to eat it, sit down and enjoy it.
    2nd Focus: Minimize breads crackers etc. ; in general lessen carbs.

    @lynn_w - I agree that weekly scale goals can make us feel like failures. Choosing a habit goal is a wonderful idea! Have you ever looked at the book Beck Diet Solution (Train Your Brain to Think Like a Thin Person)? It has many similar goals ... I read it and have a short summary that I'll try to attach that breaks down 42 days (but you could do it over 42 weeks). You could pick and choose from these ideas if you wish.


    Couldn't include a pdf, Word or jpeg file so just dropped it below under the Spoiler

    Day 1

    Record the Advantages of Losing Weight

    Today you will make your first Response Card (index card that you will look at least twice daily) that will help you change your mindset and overcome the sabotaging thinking that interferes with losing weight. The card you create today may be the most important one of all!

    Write down all of the advantages of losing weight. How will weight loss impact your love life, friendships, family, career, social life, energy level, hobbies, body, health self-image and mental outlook.

    Make your Advantages Response Card Now!

    Use your Advantages Response Card:
    1. Daily, at scheduled times.
    2. Whenever you find yourself struggling with cravings, temptations, or sabotaging thoughts




    Day 2

    Pick Two Reasonable Diets

    Even if you already know which diet plan to follow, you still need two diets, in case the first one doesn’t work out.

    Guidelines for Doable Diets:
    -Your diet should be healthy
    -Choose a diet that includes food you like and can easily prepare
    -Choose a diet that’s flexible
    -Choose a diet that allows you to budget for indulgences
    -Learn from the past.

    DON’T SKIP MEALS TO LOSE WEIGHT FASTER!








    Day 3

    EAT SITTING DOWN

    Starting today, eat 100 percent of your food while sitting.

    If you feel resistant at any point, ask yourself what's going through your mind. Are you having any of the following sabotaging thoughts?

    -I'm too busy to sit down.
    -It's okay because I have to taste what I'm cooking.
    -If I don't eat the leftovers as I'm clearing the table, they'll just go to waste.
    -I'm just having a little bite; it's not really a meal.
    -Other people are standing up and eating (at a party, fair, food store, etc.), so it's okay if I do too.

    -Whenever you have a sabotaging thought that undermines your motivation to eat sitting down, read your reasons for losing weight. Also, make your own response cards to counter sabotaging thoughts.

    Why eat sitting down?
    -You absolutely need to become more conscious of everything you put in your mouth.
    -You’ll feel more satisfied.

    How to Sit Consistently:
    -Remind yourself that even if you can get away now with eating standing, you’re putting yourself at risk for gaining weight at some point in the future.

    Today's To-Do List:
    -I read my list of reasons to lose weight
    -I ate everything sitting down


























    Day 4

    Give Yourself Credit

    Start by telling yourself "good job" when sitting down to eat, reading a response card or completing any other daily task.

    Give yourself credit for things that you've ACCOMPLISHED (e.g., tracking meals, reading your response cards, exercising, and eating while sitting)

    -And-

    for things that you've REFRAINED from doing (e.g., taking second helpings, eating while standing, taking the elevator instead of walking).

    Giving yourself credit is key to building your confidence. Watch out for self-criticism that undermines your confidence. When you eat something you shouldn't or skip a workout, think about what you'd say to your best friend if she made the same mistake.

    --What can you give yourself credit for today?

    --Have you noticed any sabotaging thoughts that make it difficult to give yourself the credit you deserve?




    Day 5

    Eat Slowly and Mindfully

    Practice eating your meals alone without distractions (tvs, books, computer, conversations) so that you can learn to eat slowly and mindfully. Do this today, but also keep practicing this skill as often as you need to in order to get the hang of it.

    Why?
    -When you eat slowly, your brain has time to register that you’re full. It can take up to 20 minutes for this to happen.
    -When you notice and enjoy every mouthful, you feel more satisfied when the food is gone.

    How to Slow Down:
    -Change something in your eating environment
    -Put your utensils down between every few bites and then count to 10 before you pick them up.
    -Take sips of water after every few bites
    -Eating something hot
    -Pay attention to your body
    -Look at the clock

    How to Notice What You’re Eating:
    -Eat in a relaxed atmosphere
    -Focus intently on your food
    -Train yourself to eat with some distractions

    Remember, it's not all or nothing!



    Day 6

    Find a Diet Coach

    Diet coaches can:
    -Keep you motivated.
    -Build your self-confidence.
    -Help you solve problems.
    -Keep you accountable.

    How to find a diet coach:
    -Enlist the help of a close friend or family member.
    -Consider starting this program with a friend or family member.
    -Join an organized group.
    -Find a diet professional.
    -Investigate Internet support.

    Every evening for the first few weeks or longer, some people need to give an account of what they ate during the day.


    Who is your diet coach? What kind of support do you seek out from them?



    Day 7

    Arrange Your Environment

    Prepare your home and work environments by putting tempting foods where you won't easily see them-and by putting wholesome foods allowed by by your plan in plain view.

    Changes at Home:
    -Remove your personal temptations
    -Rearrange your dishes
    -Enlist support of others who may keep tempting food around.
    -Do creative problem solving.

    Changes at Work:
    -Ask coworkers who keep food on their desks to move it to less-visible location.
    -Ask coworkers who leave food in break room to move it out of sight.
    -Talk to boss about starting a healthy campaign at work.
    -Ask for more healthful foods in the cafeteria.
    -Try to arrange for some healthier food selections at vending machines.

    Consider a compromise, such as taking a small portion of food and saving it for later or eating a small portion at a time when you won’t be tempted to eat more.




    Day 8

    Create Time and Energy

    Dieting takes a commitment that goes beyond eating differently, according to Beck. This time and energy doesn’t magically appear however. You may need to create time by looking at your calendar and scheduling in time for dieting. This may include decreasing, delegating, or eliminating some tasks and activities.

    Figure out how much time it will take in your day and week to:
    *Plan your meals
    *Shop for the food you'll need
    *Prepare your meals
    *Sit down and eat slowly
    *Exercise
    *Complete and check off the tasks on your daily to do list.

    If you’re struggling with scheduling, you may want to create a Priority Chart as found in Beck’s book. This is a list of essential activities, highly desirable, and desirable. Start by scheduling the essential, fill in highly desirable where you have time, and if there’s still time left, include the desirable activities.

    Some may enjoy being spontaneous people. Beck states that until we develop routines, we may have to give up some spontaneity (at least in this area). If you believe you don’t have the time, you may want to reframe and ask yourself if you’re not willing to *make* the time.


    Day 9

    According to Beck, exercise has many benefits: helps you stick with your diet, control your appetite, boosts mood, soothes stress, burns calories, preserves muscle tissue, builds confidence, makes you feel better physically, improves your health, and prevents disease.

    You should engage in 2 types of exercise.

    1. Spontaneous exercise - taking advantage of situations you are in to get more exercise - for example, parking as far from an entrance as possible, taking the stairs, walking a full circuit of the mall before you shop etc.

    2. Planned exercise - try to schedule planned exercise at least 3 times a week. Daily walks or runs, work out to a DVD or fitness TV show, join a gym, swim or do water aerobics, sports, personal trainers, or exercise classes.

    Beck says that we should be sure to choose a form of exercise that we like and can stick with. And remember, if you need to, start slow, a 5 minute walk is better than a 0 minute walk.



    Day 10

    Set a Realistic Goal.

    Beck states that it’s natural to want to set a long-term goal, but this goal may not be reasonable or it may cause anxiety thinking about how far you have to go. Instead, set a short-term goal.

    In regards to weight loss goals, Beck recommends starting with 5 pounds. Once you’ve achieved that set it for another 5 pounds. For many the goals start out at 5 pounds, 5%, 10%, and so on. If you are at your goal weight, maybe your goal is exercise or nutrition related.

    In this chapter, we are also reminded that losing weight slowly is better. Beck tells us that there are no long-term benefits to losing weight quickly. If you’re frustrated with a slow loss, ask yourself, “How much will it matter a few years from now how long it took?”

    What goals have you achieved? What is your current goal?


    Day 11
    Differentiate Between Hunger, Desire, and Cravings

    Beck defines the following in this chapter:

    True HUNGER – when you’ve fasted for several hours and your stomach is empty (e.g., haven’t eating for many hours and felt ravenous, empty sensation in your stomach, often accompanied by stomach rumblings)

    A DESIRE to eat – not being particularly hungry but eating because there is food around (e.g., ate a big meal, yet want to continue to eat more)

    A CRAVING – a physiological and emotionally intense urge to eat (e.g., very strong urge to eat, accompanied by a feeling of tension and an unpleasant yearning sensation in your mouth/throat/body)

    Today is about being able to figure out if we’re truly hungry. Beck challenges us to note what we experience before, during, and after we eat (the book uses a hunger scale from 0-10).
    - Before you sit down to eat each meal and snack, notice how your stomach feels
    - Halfway through the meal, notice how your stomach feels
    - Rate your hunger again once you’ve finished eating



    Day 12

    Practice Hunger Tolerance

    Today, we’re going to learn how to tolerate hunger. Beck believes that when people who struggle with dieting get hungry, they often:
    - feel anxious
    - feel hunger pangs intensely
    - interpret the sensations as an emergency
    - focus all their attention on how uncomfortable they feel
    - focus all their attention on when and where they can get food
    - think they won’t be able to stand feeling that way

    If you fear hunger, you might routinely eat to avoid the feeling. It’s important to learn that we CAN tolerate hunger. If we can experience this, hunger won’t seem like such a big deal.

    Today’s task: Purposefully skip lunch (do not do this if you have a medical condition (e.g., diabetes) that requires you to eat regularly). If today doesn’t work, pick one day in the near future.

    Create a discomfort scale from 0-10 where you can write in a situation where you’ve felt each level of discomfort (e.g., level 3 = job interview, level 10 = broken leg). Then, on the day you skip lunch, record your current level of discomfort (using the discomfort scale as a point of reference) along with the range of discomfort you’ve felt in the last hour. Record these two items every hour between lunch and dinner.

    Day 13: Overcoming Cravings

    Learning anti-craving strategies through Mindset and Behavioral Techniques make dieting easier.

    When a craving hits, record how uncomfortable you are on the Craving Ratings Chart.

    ---What Are You Thinking?
    Sabotaging Thought: The next time I have a craving, I won’t be able to tolerate it.
    Response: I couldn’t tolerate cravings in the past, but now I have lots of anti-craving techniques that I can use, which will make the cravings go away.

    Sabotaging Thought: I know myself. The next time I have a craving I won’t want to control myself.
    Response: That’s probably true. But I can keep reminding myself that I don’t want to be at the mercy of my cravings forever. To get rid of them, I’m always going to have to do one of two things: either give in and never lose weight, or use the anti-craving techniques so often that I just won’t have many cravings anymore.


    The Anti-Craving Strategies include:

    Mindset Techniques
    1. Label it (e.g., this is just a craving, it’s uncomfortable, but not an emergency)
    2. Stand firm (tell yourself your absolutely not going to eat the food you’re craving)
    3. Don’t give yourself a choice (the craving will diminish once you tell yourself there isn’t another choice but to withstand it)
    4. Imagine the aftermath of giving in.
    5. Remind yourself why you want to learn to withstand cravings (e.g., read your Advantages Response Card)

    Behavioral Techniques
    1. Distance yourself from the food you crave
    2. Drink a no- or low-calorie beverage
    3. Relax (e.g., deep breathing)
    4. Distract yourself

    The book gives a great list of distractions. If you do not have the book and would like me to post this list, just let me know. After trying a number of distractions, make your own list of what works best for you.

    Beck promises that over time, food cravings diminish and we won’t have to do battle whenever we see our favorite foods or foods we haven’t planned to eat.





    Day 14: Today you will write a food plan that includes EVERYTHING you're going to eat tomorrow.

    Once you accept the fact that you have to write a food plan EVERY DAY for the next day, dieting will be easier.

    ---What Are You Thinking?
    Sabotaging Thought: I don’t want to write anything down.
    Response: Which is stronger: wanting to lose weight or not wanting to be inconvenienced? I want to lose weight, and it only takes 5 minutes. I have a choice. I can listen to my resistance or I can firmly decide to do the writing even though I feel resistant.

    Sabotaging Thought: I’ll write it down later.
    Response: I may not get to it later. I have to make this a priority right now.

    Sabotaging Thought: I can follow a diet without having to do this.
    Response: That might be true—at first—but why not maximize my chances?









    Day 15
    Monitor Your Eating and Start your Diet:

    -Follow your food plan
    -Monitor your eating
    -Give yourself credit every single time you
    stick to your plan
    -Weigh yourself before breakfast. Get on the scale just once.
    -If you eat something not on your plan, write it down in the unplanned section. -Cross off food you didn’t eat but had on your plan.
    -Respond to sabotaging thoughts if you eat
    something you shouldn't.





    Day 16 - Prevent Unplanned Eating

    Say NO CHOICE to unplanned eating
    Put the issue of not giving in to unplanned foods in the no choice category, just as you would other must-do activities like brushing your teeth.

    If you haven’t already, make your “NO CHOICE” response card and carry it around with you to look at as necessary.

    "You made a plan, and you'll follow that plan - no ifs, ands or buts."

    Say **NO CHOICE** to unplanned eating
    -Put the issue of not giving in to unplanned foods in the no choice category, just as you would other must-do activities like brushing your teeth.
    -Indecision about whether or not to eat causes tension, and you'll be tempted to relieve the tension by eating.

    If you haven’t already, make your “NO CHOICE” response card and carry it around with you to look at as necessary.
    -Consider making other rules that guide you to make healthy choices within your plan such as "Eat only raw vegetables while preparing dinner."

    In the past, spontaneous eating has led you to overeat, so:
    "You made a plan, and you'll follow that plan - no ifs, ands or buts."



    Day 17: End Overeating

    "In order to successfully lose weight and keep it off, you have to stop eating when you've eaten the amount of food on your plan."

    Overload your plate:
    -Today, deliberately measure out your food carefully but put extra food on your plate

    DON’T eat it all:
    -Push the extra food to the side and only eat the amount on your food plan.
    -Not eating the extra food is strengthening your "resistance muscle".
    -Use anti-craving techniques (Day 13).

    Throw the extra food away or save it for another meal:
    -Tell yourself, I’ll either waste food in the trash or waste it in my body as fat. Either way, it’s wasted.
    Day 18: Change Your Definition of Full

    "Most of the dieters I've counseled didn't know how to recognize when they were really hungry and when they weren't."

    "If you can't easily take a moderate to brisk walk after a meal, it means you've eaten too much and you might have an unrealistic definition of fullness."

    "In order to lose excess weight and keep it off, you must break the connection between overfullness and normal fullness."

    Monitor your Eating:
    - For a month, after each meal, ask yourself, "Am I overfull? Could I go for a brisk walk?"
    - If you are not overfull, tell yourself, "This is what normal fullness feels like.'
    - If you are overfull, tell yourself, "This is overfull, not normal, next time I will put less food on my plate."
    - If you are not overfull, give yourself credit.
    - If you ate too much, look for overeating triggers, for example, the serving dishes are close to you or leftovers.
    - Respond to sabotaging thoughts: "I want to be thinner, so I'm going to stop eating now."
    - If you feel anxious, remember that hunger is not an emergency (Day 12).

    “If you feel disappointed that you can’t eat more after finishing a meal, remind yourself that it’s okay—you’ll be able to have a meal (or snack, if you planned one) in just a few hours.”


    Day 19: Stop Fooling Yourself

    Some Sabotaging Thoughts:

    It's okay to eat this because...

    - it's not a whole piece.
    - I'll eat it only this one time.
    - it's not that fattening.
    - I'll make up for it by eating less later.
    - it won't matter.
    - I paid for it.
    - it'll go to waste.
    - I'll disappoint someone if I don't.
    - everyone else is eating it.
    - I'm celebrating.
    - no one will see me eating it.
    - it's just the crumbs.
    - it's free.
    - I really want it.
    - it's a special occasion.
    - I'm upset, and I just don't care.
    - I'm craving it, and I'll probably just eat it eventually.

    If you notice that you’re starting to think, “It’s okay to eat this because…” even if it’s not on your plan, it’s probably a sabotaging thought. Read a response card at this time (e.g., No Choice, It’s not Okay, etc).

    Stop fooling yourself about portion sizes:
    Are your measuring your food precisely? Are you writing down everything you’ve eaten? Don’t deceive yourself


    Day 20: Get Back on Track

    Day 19 was about some "fooling-yourself thoughts". Day 20 is devoted to one very important fooling-yourself thought:

    "I've really blown it...I might as well eat whatever I want for the rest of the day and start dieting again tomorrow."

    Don't be fooled into believing that this is a good idea:

    GET BACK ON TRACK!

    Here is what can happen:
    Large piece of frosted cake: 500 calories
    Add doughnut: 800 calories
    Add ice cream: 1200 calories
    Add candy bar: 1500 calories
    Add potato chips: 2000 calories
    Add 3 pieces of cheese: 2300 calories
    Add 2 chocolate chip cookies, large muffin, 3 TBSP peanut butter, soft pretzel: 3500 calories

    "It's destructive to continue to eat in an unplanned way for the rest of the day just because you ate something that wasn't on your food plan."

    "If I've eaten something I shouldn't, I haven't blown it. It's not the end of the world. I can start following my plan again right this minute."



    Day 21: Get Ready to Weigh In

    Weekly weigh-ins help you in these ways:
    -They allow you to celebrate & build up your confidence when you've lost weight.
    -They keep you honest if you've gained weight.
    -They help you stay committed to the program.

    But be careful: WI can erode your motivation more than it helps if you step on the scale with the wrong mindset.

    If you view your weight as an indication of how weak, inadequate, or out of control you are, then gains (or small losses) can

    easily result in overeating.

    It is important for you to start using the scale as an INFORMATION TOOL that provides data that you can use to guide your eating.

    If you gained, ask the following:
    -What would I tell a friend in this situation?
    -What makes me think I'll lose *every* week? Most don't.
    -What do I need to review with my diet coach?





    Respond to Sabotaging Thoughts- DAY #22
    (that can lead you to unplanned eating)

    Expect to face times of doubt and disappointment - but once you truly accept that you need to follow a program, your struggles will diminish!

    Practice saying: "Oh, Well!"
    "I don't like this but I'm going to accept it and move on when I want something I shouldn't have."

    The idea is to change your mindset and work toward acceptance for your own peace of mind.
    While you might not like following an eating plan, it is your reality...it is what you have to do to reach your goal.

    You can't stop sabotaging thoughts from arising but YOU can RESPOND to them.

    Use the Oh, Well technique:
    Want to eat something that is not on your plan? Change your mindset by saying: Oh well...and even possibly give yourself a star or place a checkmark on one of your Advantage Response Cards when you use the Oh, Well technique. Give yourself some positive reinforcement!

    Stick with it! Remember to plan and monitor what you eat, continue to learn to tolerate cravings, and use good eating habits.


    Counter the Unfairness Syndrome DAY #23

    "Life isn't fair. Dieting isn't fair."
    Don't dwell on those negative thoughts..instead say:
    "That's true. It's not fair. Oh, well."

    Refocus your thoughts on all the advantages in life you have...put fairness in perspective:

    *remind yourself why you decided to diet in the first place. read your Advantages Response Card

    *make a mental list of the advantages in your life

    *create a response card:
    Dieting might not be fair, but I have 2 choices: feel sorry for myself, stop following my plan, and never reach goal
    OR
    Everyone experiences unfairness in life. This is one of mine. The greatest unfairness to me would be if I let this excuse prevent me from reaching goal.

    When it seems unfair to me that I can't eat something, acknowledge that I'm right. The ask myself:

    "Which unfairness would I rather have: not being able to eat this or not losing weight?"
    Then say: "Oh, well," and get on with it!


    Day 24 - Deal with Discouragement

    It is normal to feel overwhelmed or discouraged at times.
    When you have discouraging thoughts, you always have a choice:
    1. Give up/abandon your goal OR
    2. Vigorously respond to these sabotaging thoughts. The result is feeling better and becoming more motivated.

    It's important to remind yourself that you CAN do what you need to do: i.e. follow your lifestyle change, your program, and it will and does get easier!

    So DO THIS:

    1. Read your Advantage Response Card more often.

    2. Add up the difficult hours. For example, if you struggle for 20 minutes or 1-2 hours per week there are 164 other hours that you are not struggling!
    REMIND yourself that dieting is not difficult most of the hours of the week!

    3. Focus on what you can do today.
    For example, say to yourself that you don't have to learn everything in one day. You can re-read this book and keep practicing...

    "I may be overwhelmed at the moment. It will feel easier again. Once I focus only on what I have to do today, dieting will be easier for me."
    Identifying Sabotaging Thoughts DAY#25

    It is important for you to learn to recognize your unique sabotaging thoughts and to respond to them effectively.

    Before you take a bite of something you did not plan to eat, you almost always have a thought or series of thoughts.

    Once you identify and respond to these thoughts, you will be better able to control your eating.

    THINK ABOUT IT!
    Write down sabotaging thoughts as you identify them. When you are tempted to eat something not on your plan ask: What was I just thinking???

    REMEMBER that eating is not automatic. Usually we try to ignore our thoughts so we can eat!

    Exercise:
    1. Spend a few days looking at sabotaging thoughts (see page 193 in Dr. Beck's book for more clarification of sabotaging thoughts).
    2. Identify and write down one or more of your personal sabotaging thoughts. (Don't worry about what to do at this point as you will learn how to respond in a few days)..

    Once you get good at identifying your sabotaging thoughts (so you can respond to them), dieting will be easier.


    Day 26 - Recognizing Thinking Mistakes

    Realize that thoughts are just ideas, not necessarily truths.

    Nine Common Thinking Mistakes:

    1. All or Nothing Thinking
    I am either off or on a diet, this is black/white thinking with NO middle ground

    2. Negative Fortune Telling
    Predicting the future negatively with NO middle ground i.e. I didn't lose, I'll never lose.

    3. Overly Positive Fortune Telling
    So positive..i.e. I can eat a little of that (not on my plan) and stop or I can estimate without using the scale for my portions.

    4. Emotional Eating
    One we all can relate to!!! I have to eat this NOW. I am stressed and will feel better.....

    5. Mind Reading
    Others will think I am strange or rude if I don't eat or drink ___________.

    6. Self-Deluding Thinking
    Rationalization that it won't matter, won't count/won't hurt my weight loss.

    7. Unhelpful Rules
    I can't waste food (there are starving children in China as my mother would say to me!) or I don't want to inconvenience someone else.

    8. Justification
    I deserve this because I have worked so hard/am so stressed or fruit doesn't have points so I can have as much as I want.

    9. Exaggerated Thinking
    I have NO willpower. I will never have the willpower to lose and keep off weight.

    Exercise for Day 26: Look at your sabotaging thoughts from yesterday's exercise. Write down your thinking mistakes (use the list of 9 Common Thinking Mistakes).

    Remember the important thing is to learn what to do about your thinking mistakes or sabotaging thoughts and take the first step NOW by identifying them!



    Day 27 - Master the Seven Question Technique

    For this exercise you need to have your list of sabotaging thoughts and thinking mistakes that you wrote the past two days. Initially, look at your common sabotaging thoughts and ask yourself:
    "What do I wish I could remember the next time I have this thought?"
    Write down your response.

    Then take the following seven questions and write responses to the questions using your list of sabotaging thoughts. You may feel that you can do this in your head, but writing down spontaneous free flowing answers can give you some insight into how you often sabotage yourself and go off plan. This is a SKILL that you can learn and need to practice! It is hard work to do this, but the results are immeasurable.

    The Seven Question Technique

    1. What kind of thinking error could I be making? (refer to p. 195-198 in book)

    2. What evidence is there that this thought might not be true (or not completely true)?

    3. Is there an alternative explanation or another way of viewing this?

    4. What is the most realistic outcome of this situation?

    5. What is the effect of my believing this thought and what could be the effect of changing my thinking?

    6. What would I tell (a close friend or family member) is he/she were in this situation and had this thought?

    7. What should I do now?

    Over time, as you practice these ideas again and again, you'll automatically respond to your sabotaging thoughts even without Response Cards. You can use the Seven Question Technique in full or write/read short direct statements as a result of this exercise. For example, "I'd rather be thin." "No excuses!" "This is just a craving! It'll go away! Don't eat!"


    Get Ready to Weigh In DAY #28

    Dr. Beck's program has you beginning to follow a diet for the past two weeks and to face the scale on day 28.

    For fellow members who already weigh in weekly (or daily), here are some of her suggestions:
    Learn to use the scale as information to guide your efforts.
    Celebrate and congratulate yourself for following your plan.
    There will be successes (weight loss) and non scale victories (NSV) and times you don't understand weight gains (read online about Why the Scale Lies) or even when you lose weight in spite of being "off target" with your food choices.

    Re-read Dr. Beck's
    How to Lose Weight and Keep It Off suggestions:

    1. Choose a healthy diet.
    2. Create time and energy for dieting.
    3. Plan what and when you are going to eat.
    4. Seek support.
    5. Deal with disappointment.
    6. View overeating as a temporary problem that you can solve.
    7. Cope with hunger and cravings.
    8. Eliminate emotional eating.
    9. Give yourself credit.

    So take her suggestions into account the next time you step on the scale and continue to journey toward goal or maintain your goal and healthy life style!


    Day 29 - Resist food pushers

    • You’re entitled to work toward your goal of losing weight as long as you're not maliciously trying to make someone feel bad.
    • It’s okay to disappoint others. Disappointment is a normal part of life. Their disappointment most likely will be mild and fleeting.

    If you find that you’re assuming others will be disappointed if you turn down food, ask yourself:

    • Won’t I be disappointed if I accept the food and stray from my food plan?
    • Why is it more important for me to please them than it is to do what is best for me?
    How to say no
    • Create a sense of entitlement about turning down requests to eat.
    • Prepare your initial response.
    • Visualize your plan in action.

    If you haven’t had much practice in turning down food, you might get a little nervous the first time you try. It’ll definitely get easier to do over time, as you see that nothing terrible happens







    DAY 30
    Today we will create a plan for eating out and set a date to implement the plan. Do the following to get ready:

    • Choose a suitable day and place
    • Go with a friend
    • Plan in advance how much you’re going to eat
    • Plan what you’re going to eat
    • Anticipate the sabotaging thoughts you
    might have
    • Plan how you’ll tolerate cravings
    • When your food arrives, portion off the
    food you can eat
    • Assess your success
    • If you did well but feel disgruntled
    because you couldn’t eat everything you
    wanted, work on your sabotaging thoughts

    Dining out strategies:
    • Tell the waiter how you’d like your food
    prepared
    • Order smaller portions
    • If you’re eating at a buffet or family-
    style restaurant, look at all food
    options before filling your plate
    • Practice what you know
    • When you’re finished eating make it final

    Change your mindset about parties, celebrations, and special events
    • You’re likely to encounter special
    circumstances repeatedly
    • You might go overboard in making
    exceptions
    • You might find it difficult to return to
    restricted eating one the event is over



    Day 31 - Decide About Drinking

    How Much, How Often - you can decide to not drink at all or decide to set a limit. It is all about choices. Once a day, week, month, special occasions or anything in-between.

    Ask yourself, Do I really want to spend my calories this way? Would I rather eat ______ instead?

    Create a plan that works for you.
    - Don't skimp on food
    - Plan when and how much you'll drink
    - Calculate beforehand how caloric the drink is
    - Don't allow alcohol to lead to unplanned eating

    TIP! When you drink notice and enjoy every sip. Drink slowly so it'll last longer. As soon as you've finished your drink, order a no-calorie beverage, so you won't be tempted to order another alcoholic beverage.

    Once I accept the fact that I need to limit my drinking, dieting will be easier.



    Beck Day 32 - Prepare for Travel

    Does this sound like you? "How can I possibly follow my diet when I won't be in charge of the kitchen and when I'll be eating out a lot?"

    About a week before your trip, create a diet strategy. Think about this in advance so that you can remind yourself of it every day BEFORE you leave.

    Decide how closely you'll follow your diet, specifically what exceptions you'll make and how much weight, if any, you'll allow yourself to gain. These decisions are individual.

    - Allow yourself a few hundred extra calories every day
    - Follow your usual plan every day but add minor splurges on a few occasions
    - Follow your diet every day except for a splurge on the last day
    - Exercise more
    - Eat brunch instead of breakfast and lunch if you are sleeping later than usual
    - Carry food with you or fill the mini fridge at the hotel with "good things"
    - Differentiate hunger from cravings and how to tolerate them, prepare for unplanned eating and overeating, how to get back on track ... all the lessons we've learned

    If your eating rules are too strict, you might get fed up and abandon your diet altogether.




    Day 33 - Eliminate Emotional Eating

    Food can be an effective distractor - temporarily.
    But eating doesn't solve the problem that led to your distress in the first place.

    Do you eat emotionally?
    - feeling sad, lonely, worried, embarrassed, frustrated, angry, guilty
    - feeling at loose ends, unsettled, bored
    - avoiding something what you do not want to do ... procrastination

    You have to deal with distress in non-food-related ways if you want to sustain permanent weight loss.

    Use Mindset Techniques - label how you're feeling; stand firm; don't give yourself a choice; imagine the aftermath of giving in; read your advantages response card

    Use Behavioral Techniques - distract yourself; drink a smoothing no- or low-calorie beverage; relax;

    Once I start using strategies other than eating to calm down dieting will be easier.


    What I remember most is ... why compound the situation ... eating to solve problems only causes more of them.

    A very common sabotaging thought is, “Just this one time won’t matter,” but regardless of the situation, every time DOES matter. Every SINGLE time you withstand a craving, resist emotional eating, and say no to unplanned food, you increase the chances you will the next time. Each time you give in, you increase the chances you will give in the next time, too.


    Which method helps you most conquer the emotional eating roller coaster?



    Day 34 – Solve Problems

    To solve a problem, you first have to define it.

    Identify the Problem
    1. What kind of thinking error could I be making?
    2. What evidence is there that this thought might not be true or might not be completely true?
    3. Is there an alternative explanation or another way of viewing this?
    4. What is the most realistic outcome of this situation?
    5. What is the effect of my believing this negative thought and what could be the effect of changing my thinking?
    6. What could I tell my friend if she were in this situation and had this same kind of thought?
    7. What should I do now?

    Think of various solutions and weigh the pros and cons of each. Pick one solution to see how it works.

    You can’t solve every problem. Be realistic. Some things may be beyond your control. Whether or not you’ve drawn unrealistic conclusions … seek support. They may have some ideas of what you can do to make your life better, given these uncontrollable circumstances.

    Once you recognize that food won’t make your problems go away, dieting will be easier.


    Day 35 – Get Ready to Weigh In

    Before you step on the scale, remember that whatever number it shows is just information.

    If you expect a gain, it is very important to step on the scale. If you’ve lost a half pound, great! If you haven’t, don’t get discourage.

    We did not gain this weight overnight … we have a plan to lose the weight in a healthy way … be patient … celebrate your losses … review and continue to execute your plan if you see a gain.

    You deserve CREDIT for stepping on the scale each week and being accountable to yourself.

    Once I develop realistic expectations for weight loss, dieting will be easier.


    We are now in Week 6 … Fine-Tune Your New Skills

    Day 36 – Believe It

    Need to change your perception of yourself from someone who can’t lose weight to someone who can lose weight.

    You now have critical skills that you didn’t have in the past, and you’ve learned to use them consistently and successfully. Your weight loss is not a fluke. Your progress won’t disappear as long as you continue to use your tools.

    I’m losing weight because I’ve learned how. I now know:
    1. What I have to do (e.g. plan my eating, eat slowly while sitting down, use anti-craving strategies)
    2. What I have to remind myself (e.g. hunger and cravings are never emergencies, NO CHOICE, Oh well)
    3. How to motivate myself (get support, read my Advantages Response Card, give myself credit every day)
    4. How to keep honest (report my weight change to my diet coach weekly)

    Build More Confidence – Remind yourself what you were like five weeks ago, before you started this program. If that’s hard to do, picture yourself during a holiday or special event that occurred around that time. Take a look at the changes in your behavior.

    Before you started this program: How often did you
    - eat standing up?
    - eat mindlessly?
    - eat to quickly?
    - plan ahead of time what you were going to eat?
    - overeat or eat for emotional reasons?
    - criticize yourself for what you ate?
    - fool yourself?
    - dwell on injustice?
    - concerns about other people?

    Write your own list to remind yourself of how far you’ve come. Whenever you have a crisis of confidence then read it to remind yourself just how much you’ve changed.

    Once I believe that I’ve lost weight due to my own efforts, dieting will be easier.


    Day 37 – Reduce Stress

    Mild stress can actually be helpful if it motivates you to be productive. BUT moderate to high levels of stress are counterproductive.

    Three Steps to Lower Your Level of Stress
    1. Solve the Problem
    2. Relax
    3. Change Your Mindset

    Identify the rules you have for yourself … “should” “shouldn’ts” change to “It’s realistic to expect that”.

    Relax your self-imposed rules. You’ll exclude reasonable solutions when problem solving if your rules are too rigid.
    - Think of someone with more relaxed standards. What rules do they go by?
    - Consider whether you would want your loved ones to live by a particular rule. What rule would you rather they have for themselves?
    - Think of the advantages of changing your rules.
    - Take the words always and never out of your rules.
    - Insert the word reasonable into your rules.

    Relax your rules for others. You’ll be stressed if you have unreasonable expectations of other people.
    Other people
    - Should always be perfect?
    - Should be able to read your mind?
    - Should always be grateful?
    - Shouldn’t make you unhappy?
    - Shouldn’t treat you unfairly?
    - Shouldn’t misunderstand you?

    Recognize that you don’t have control over other people. The only one you really have control over is yourself. You can change your own thinking & behavior, but you can’t necessarily change other people.


    Day 38 – Deal with a Plateau

    Mini Plateaus are normal. They might be due to water retention, hormonal changes, or biological influences. Or maybe you took in too many calories that week or exercised too little. Occasional plateaus and small weight gains are inevitable, even if you’ve been doing everything right.

    If you expect the scale to go down every week, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment. You might find that you plateau for several weeks in a row. Nearly all dieters with significant amount of weight to lose hit a plateau within first 6 months.

    You have 4 options:
    1. Continue to do what you’re doing and see if you start to lose weight again.
    2. Reduce your daily calorie intake by 200 calories, which should allow you to lose about ½ lb / wk.
    3. Increase your daily exercise by 15 to 20 minutes.
    4. Call this your goal weight and move into maintenance.


    Deal 39 – Keep Up with Exercise

    You know the benefits of both planned and spontaneous exercise, but are you still exercising? Are you resisting exercise because you don’t like it, you’re too busy or stressed or you have a physical problem?

    - Have you, over time, increased the amount of exercise?
    - Is exercising still near the top of your priority list?
    - Do you have a positive attitude toward exercise?
    If you answered no to any of those questions, you’ll need to respond to your sabotaging thoughts and solve some problems.

    How You Can Change
    - Focus on how you’ll feel after you finish exercising
    - Put exercise in the NO CHOICE category
    - Meet a friend or trainer
    - Give yourself lots of credit
    - Focus on your progress
    - End your session with something positive
    - Make sure you’re doing a type of exercise you like

    Exercise is an essential part of losing weight and maintaining weight loss. I don’t have to be an exercise fanatic.


    Day 40 – Enrich Your Life

    Are you putting your life on hold until you lose weight?

    Do It Now
    Put aside at least 10 minutes today during which you won’t be interrupted or distracted. Then do the following:
    - Take out your diet notebook. Make a list of goals that you’d like to accomplish before or after you lose weight. Do you want to change your job in some way? Become more computer savvy? Join a club? Meet new people? Improve relationships with family and friends? Pursue a hobby? Travel?
    - Look at your list. See which of your “after weight loss” goals you could actually start working toward right away.
    - Take one goal. Write down the steps you’ll need to do to accomplish it.
    - Get a calendar. Mark down when you’ll do at least the first step.
    - If you’re uncertain of how to go about working toward a goal, ask friends or family for help.
    - As you put activities on your calendar, watch for sabotaging thoughts.
    - Respond to your sabotaging thoughts in 2 ways: Look at the advantages and disadvantages of making this change in your life and use the Seven Question Technique to evaluate your concerns.
    - Continue the process with a second goal.

    Sabotaging Thought: I don’t deserve to reward myself until I’ve lost all the weight.
    Helpful Response: Of course, I deserve to reward myself. Being overweight is not a moral failing. Everyone deserves to work toward having a better life.

    Sabotaging Thought: I won’t have as good a time if I do this activity before I’ve lost weight.
    Helpful Response: That might be true, but before I go I can work on the unhelpful thoughts that could dampen my pleasure. I can do this activity once I lose weight, but I should also do it now. There’s no reason to wait.


    Day 41 – Make a New To-Do List

    Do these activities daily:
    - Eat a healthful diet with limited calories
    - Think about what you’re eating before you actually put it in your mouth
    - Sit down whenever you eat and then eat slowly and mindfully
    - Eat only to mild fullness
    - Monitor your eating through the day
    - Give yourself credit
    - Do spontaneous exercise
    - Respond to sabotaging thoughts

    Do these activities between once a day and once a week:
    - Weigh yourself at least once a week
    - Discuss your weight change and dieting experiences with your diet coach at least once a week
    - Do planned exercise at least 3 times a week
    - Continue to make sure that you have enough time and energy to devote to dieting
    - Read your Advantages Response Card as needed
    - Use anti-craving techniques
    - Use the Seven Question Technique when you’re upset
    - Prepare yourself psychologically for special-occasion eating
    - Do problem solving to reduce stress
    - Take steps to enrich your life

    Do these activities as often as needed (once a day, once a week, or less often, but certainly whenever you’re in danger of straying from your diet):
    - Plan and monitor what you eat.
    o The moment you hit a rough patch – whenever you find yourself eating too much – start writing down what you plan to eat and monitor in writing what you actually do eat every day. Don’t give yourself a choice about this.
    o The moment you find yourself eating too much or not eating healthfully, go back to planning in advance.
    - Read your Response Cards.
    o The moment you start to struggle start reading them daily. Don’t give yourself a choice about this.
    Once I create a consistent routine of using my weight-loss skills, dieting will be easier.


    Day 42 – Practice, Practice, Practice

    Congratulations! You’ve learned the Cognitive Therapy skills you need to think like a thin person. The longer you use these new thinking skills, the more automatic they’ll become.

    Remember you’ll hit rough patches from time to time. All dieters occasionally give in to cravings, forget to give themselves credit or neglect to follow their food plan. All dieters occasionally question whether losing weight is worth the time and effort. When you think these thoughts flip through the book and reread the passages and start doing the relevant tasks again.

    Rough patches are TEMPORARY. You’ll be glad that you persevered.

    The richer your life, the less you’ll focus on your weight. Recommit yourself if you gain 3 pounds.


  • Lilylady3k
    Lilylady3k Posts: 3,942 Member
    @shoranani - I replaced my battery in my scale this week when it went wonky one evening. So glad I caught it early so I was not depressed the next morning :)
    Good luck!
  • tinathescreamer
    tinathescreamer Posts: 496 Member
    Losing weight is not so much the aim, I'd really like to lose an inch all round, and maybe drop a dress size.

    Day 15—08/02 – 64 kg
    Day 16—08/03 –
    Day 17—08/04 –
    Day 18—08/05 –
    Day 19—08/06 –
    Day 20—08/07 –
    Day 21—08/08 --
    Week 3 Goal: 63.7 kg
    Week 3 actual weight:
  • Lilylady3k
    Lilylady3k Posts: 3,942 Member
    tinathescreamer wrote: »
    Losing weight is not so much the aim, I'd really like to lose an inch all round, and maybe drop a dress size.

    :
    @tinathescreamer - Love this goal of dropping a dress size!!!
    Mine would include something along the lines of also having less bumps and bulges around my hips when wearing dresses. I would love the dress to skim my hips and drape instead.
  • Lilylady3k
    Lilylady3k Posts: 3,942 Member
    edited August 2
    100 day Challenge 7/19/24-10/26/2024 **Do it for Mobility**
    Lily, age 63, 5'3"
    Ultimate Lifetime Goal: Weigh Less Each Year Than the Last
    Targeting ~170 being closer to overweight instead of morbidly obese
    226.6 - Ending weight last round on 7/11/2024 before vacation.
    215 - Goal this round

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    Day / Weight Daily Weigh In / 14 Day Trend Weight / Comments report day of activity

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


    2019 SW: 245 BMI 43.4 (1/2/2019) Lost 15 lbs in 2019 then regained 5
    2020 SW: 235 BMI 41.6 (1/1/2020) Then back up to 241 before refocusing in Aug
    2021 SW: 212 BMI 37.6 (1/1/2021) NOTE: Low 201.1 in August 2021
    2022 SW: 209 BMI 37.0 (1/1/2022) Lost focus on myself while helping with 2 new grand babies (Jan & June); also started teaching ESL on Tues & Thurs morning and no longer went to in person Strong & Fit class … EXCUSES EXCUSES
    2023 SW: 232 BMI 41.1 (1/1/2023) Lowest 226
    2024 SW: 230 BMI 40.7 (1/1/2024) Refocus 6/22/2024
    2025 SW: ⁉️ It’s totally up to you and within your control


    Strategy:
    Bike 30 min 3-4x weekly
    Strong & Fit 1 hr class 2x weekly
    Water 72+ oz daily
    Journal every bite focusing on low net carb <100g
    Weekly weigh in on Mondays


    226.6 - Ending weight last round on 7/11/2024 before vacation.
    7/11-7/25: DNW - Vacation Iceland & Norway
    7/26: 229.2 / 229.0 - Gained 2.6 lbs on vacation at first weigh in. I expect some of this to be travel bloat and disappear by tomorrow but not all! I did walk most days 2-6 miles which I'm proud of! Pushed through the knee pain. And one day I actually got on the bike in the gym on the boat. :)
    Not surprised that my weight is up. After a day of travel leaving at 3am Thursday morning from the hotel in Oslo … hour drive to the airport… flights to Paris, Detroit, Houston (airplane food on each leg of the journey and 3 bags of chips on the last flight) … landed in Houston at 6pm … picking up our dog & dinner with our son’s family at 7:30pm, another hour driving home finally home at 10:00pm Thursday night (which was 5am Friday morning Oslo time). So all in all a 26 hour travel day.
    Broke my promise to myself so vacation eating plan was a fail in that I ate the bread basket every night at dinner and dessert at lunch, dinner and 4pm tea time on a 11 night cruise! Oh boy such bad habits on vacation to over come. Otherwise my eating was really healthy with small portions and no snacking. Lots of room to improve on my next cruise in October.
    Now to tackle these pounds and not let them continue to slip back into the 230s.
    7/27: 227.5 / 228.6 - The real weight gain from my trip is .9 lbs! Less than a pound. Shedded the bloat from the long 26 hours of travel and got my body reset to this time zone. I’ll take it and tackle that little gain before it slips away from me. 😊 Now to make progress … meaning I need to focus on WATER, exercise and journaling every bite remembering small portions pay off big dividends helping me toward my goals.
    Biked 30 min, journaled, water 80+ oz
    7/28: 226.0 / 227.8 - Back to clean living and better habits. Grocery shopping was huge since before leaving due to the hurricane electrical outage for 3-4 days we had to throw EVERYTHING out of our 2 fridge/freezers. So lots of fresh food and very few temptations or snacks in the house. DH didn’t even buy cookies so there are no sweets to add calories after dinner. Created menus and bought only what was needed though I did forget salad dressing … guess the selection balsamic my sister gave me for Christmas will due in a pinch. LOL
    Bike 30 min, journaled, water 80+ oz
    7/29: 225.5 / 227.1 - Didn’t make strength training class since DH has Covid and I had to deal with the AC guy for our annual checkup. He was early and showed up when my class was suppose to start. So after he left I got on the bike instead.
    Bike 30 min, journaled, water 80 oz

    Weekly Goal: Lose any vacation pounds and ensure I’m back < 227
    Actual Weight: 225.5 - BMI = 40
    Challenge Weight Loss: 1.1
    🎯 Returning from vacation and getting myself started back on the healthy journey was key this week. I’m happy with my focus and determination. Now to focus on no longer being labeled “morbidly” obese.

    7/30: 224.8 / 226.2 - Bike 30, journaled, water 80 oz. Focusing on getting the 7 hrs recommended sleep.
    7/31: 224.5 / 225.5 - Since I missed strength training Monday I’ll tune into her private YouTube channel and do a make up session. I put it off not feeling my best so probably will test for Covid later today. Skipped all exercise instead this Wednesday. First time in the red since I had not activity to burn off extra calories. 1228 cal and 70 net carbs. Felt so awfully full in the evening that I had to stretch out and go to bed early. Journaled and 80 oz water.
    8/1: 224.4 / 225.0 - Feeling good this morning but still have an uncomfortably full sensation. Otherwise feel normal. Negative Covid test! Biked 30 72+ oz water. Journaled a big bowl of red beans and rice but the surprise was the 31 carbs in my store bought prepackaged salad! Roundtrip 3 hours to north part of Houston to watch my granddaughter for 2 hrs. DH is considering moving to be closer.
    8/2: 224.1 / 224.5 - Today’s focus … after my exercise class … prep for the party. Buying everything for the charcuterie board I’m making for the party, bake dark chocolate brownies, got the napkins, and then picking up wine & special iced cookies for the party tomorrow. The other grandmother is having tea sandwiches made, buying a dip, wine, renting stemless wine glasses, combining glass salad plates (instead of paper) that she and her sister own, getting variety of sparkling waters and she hired someone to act as bartender and to keep the place picked up during the party (la-di-da but that is how she rolls in her world … the party is at her house in a very nice upscale area inside Houston).
    8/3: / - Sip & See for my new granddaughter on Saturday. Myself and the other grandmother are hosting a large party of our lady friends (45-50) to meet all 3 of my grandchildren.
    8/4:
    8/5:

    Weekly Goal: Obese stage 2 BMI 39.9 @ <225 No longer 🚫 morbidly obese!

    BMI is broken down as follows:
    * Normal: 19.0–24.9
    * Overweight: 25.0–29.9
    * Obese stage 1: 30.0–34.9
    * Obese stage 2: 35.0–39.9
    * Morbidly obese stage 3: 40.0 or greater


    Can't believe it when I saw that my 14 day trend has me below 225. I guess I really didn't believe in myself when I put the goal of getting my BMI out of the morbidly obese range ... that I would actually reach that goal this week. I almost put on there ..."until I hit it" but decided to just wait and see. I was so surprised this morning.
    Yes my journaling was in the green but my net carbs were over 100. Yes I rode my bike before getting ready to visit my granddaughter. Yes I was starving when I finally got home and ate a large bowl of red beans and rice. BUT I didn't eat any of the many snacks or sneak a taste of lunch that my granddaughter had. I actually ate my salad at 11am and then nothing but water till dinner at 7pm. Proud of myself!

    I'm on track to be 215 before my 64th birthday ... if I just keep up my better habits!

    Now to stay away from the brownies and cookies today and tomorrow and I'll be able Monday morning to check off "No longer 🚫 morbidly obese".
  • shenson3206
    shenson3206 Posts: 26 Member
    Perfect Timing! Thank you @dawnbgethealthy for initiating this challenge. Just really getting started with a weight loss program about 2 weeks ago. I need the accountability. Thanks @deepwoodslady for the dates template. I am SHenson3206. My current weight 171.4 Height is 5'5". My goals is to be 21 lbs lighter in 100 days. Recent blood work says I am prediabetic...not having any of that!

    Day 01--07/19 – 169.2
    Day 02—07/20 – 168.8
    Day 03—07/21 – 168.2
    Day 04—07/22 –168.2
    Day 05—07/23 – 167.8
    Day 06—07/24 – 167.8
    Day 07—07/25 – 167.5
    Week 1 Goal:1.5 lbs
    Week 1 actual weight: 167.5, down 1.8 lbs.

    Come on week #2.

    Day 08—07/26 – 167.3
    Day 09—07/27 – 168.0
    Day 10—07/28 – 168.8 [party weekend :( ]
    Day 11—07/29 – 168.8
    Day 12—07/30 – 168.4
    Day 13—07/31 – 168.2
    Day 14—08/01 – 168.0
    Week 2 Goal: 166.0
    Week 2 actual weight: 168.0

    Ready,Set, Go!

    Day 15—08/02 – 167.5
    Day 16—08/03 –
    Day 17—08/04 –
    Day 18—08/05 –
    Day 19—08/06 –
    Day 20—08/07 –
    Day 21—08/08 --
    Week 3 Goal:
    Week 3 actual weight:


    Diabetes, you can forget about this one!

    Week#1:This is so exciting to see. I feel very motivated to keep making small consistent changes! And, on top of it all, I’m learning how to use the App to post updates! I’m so grateful I found You MyFitnessPal Community!🥰

    Week#2: Didn't reach my goal this week but, I am still very much encouraged and motivated. As I'm tracking my foods and activities, it is very clear that if I "do the right stuff" I will be successful! If it is to be, it's up to me!

    Week#3:



  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,799 Member
    Hi : - )
    I am Dawn.
    5'2"
    Cranbrook, BC

    The most that I have ever lost on one of these 100s is 7lbs.
    I have gained in each of the last 6 of them!
    I am not sure what it is going to take, but I would like to get back to 130 and below.


    Week 1 Goal: 146.2
    Week 1 actual weight: 148.0 - Started the week at 147.2

    Day 08—07/26 – 148.2 - Rushing this morning...
    Day 09—07/27 – 148.0 - Just one job later today. I am not sure what I am going to get up to before that, there is stuff needing done in every direction that I look. I tried to sleep in a bit today, just on coffee at the moment. For sure I will be getting a good workout in. Nice and cool, so I could last longer out weeding than in the last month. Our temps are supposed to rise here again in a couple of days. Like you @Lynn__W fires are near.
    Day 10—07/28 – 148.2 - I prepped myself nachos before going to work yesterday, and had those with a couple of cocktails when I got home. Very yummy with fresh stuff from my garden on them. Woke at 5am and listened to the radio in bed for an hour and then snoozed until 10am! Not sure yet what I am going to get up to today, other than a new market that I heard about last night from one of the customers in the bar. 2 jobs tomorrow, my longest workday, and then another day off for Tuesday. Liking this : - )
    Day 11—07/29 – 147.2 - Nice little drop, days off do me wonders I guess.
    So...this might be what it takes, expend close to what I take in?
    Day 12—07/30 – 146.2 - Wow, dropped an entire pound. This doesn't usually happen for me, I normally only gain over the last couple of years. I worked my day shift at the Indian Restaurant, came home to change and eat a sandwich, went to my next job at the bar expecting to be finished by 10pm. 16 people (a group) started arriving just after 9:30 and all had dinner and several drinks. I was home at 2am!! Wishing now that I hadn't made a hair appointment for early this morning. I definitely couldn't start eating a meal at 2am. I had 2 black russians, a tablespoon of peanuts and a tablespoon of chipnuts. Yeah, not super healthy. Very little sleep, I will not like looking at my face in the big mirror while getting my hair foiled, that is for sure! No choice really lol. Dreaming of more sleep later, but I don't want to waste my day off.
    Day 13—07/31 – 147.0 - Not a very productive day yesterday, I was pretty tired. I managed to get in 5 Fitness Marshall songs, but didn't get the grass cut or much work done in the garden. Our temps have been cooler for a few days, but are about to rise again. Perhaps I should try to get the grass cut before my jobs today. I was up way too early this morning.
    Day 14—08/01 – 147.8 - Missed posting

    Week 2 Goal: 147s
    Week 2 actual weight: 147.8

    Started the 100 at 147.2
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,799 Member
    edited August 2
    Hi : - )
    I am Dawn.
    5'2"
    Cranbrook, BC

    The most that I have ever lost on one of these 100s is 7lbs.
    I have gained in each of the last 6 of them!
    I am not sure what it is going to take, but I would like to get back to 130 and below.


    Week 1 Goal: 146.2
    Week 1 actual weight: 148.0 - Started the week at 147.2

    Week 2 Goal: 147s
    Week 2 actual weight: 147.8 - Started the week at 148.2

    Day 15—08/02 – 147.6 - Just catching up on posts this morning, I went out and got the grass cut yesterday morning so didn't post here. Watering all over the place this morning and have read the posts in between moving the sprinklers. Hot here.
    Day 16—08/03 –
    Day 17—08/04 –
    Day 18—08/05 –
    Day 19—08/06 –
    Day 20—08/07 –
    Day 21—08/08 --

    Week 3 Goal: 146s
    Week 3 actual weight:

    Started the 100 at 147.2
  • shoranani
    shoranani Posts: 93 Member
    Excited to join, with the goal of getting fitter, stronger and healthier!

    Stats: 5’5”, F, 40
    Starting Weight: 126.9lbs
    UGW: 118 lbs (concentrate on body fit & strength than weight)
    Round GW: 124.5lbs
    Week 1 Goal: 125.9 lbs
    Week 1 actual weight: 124.5 lbs (-2.5 lbs)

    Day 01--07/19 – 126.9 lbs. Soft start on IF to kickstart fat loss.
    Day 02—07/20 – 126.1 lbs. Ate large meal at end of day. I was able to enjoy good food at party w/ everybody with no worries because of IF.
    Day 03—07/21 – 125.2 lbs. OMAD yesterday, Had protein shake, some drinks and then food at restaurant. Feel hungrier this morning. Restaurant food and alcohol is not conducive to OMAD
    Day 04—07/22 – 126.1 lbs. IF 20:4, surprised by gain but will take it at face value. Snacks, Protein shake, peanuts, burgers, strawberry cake for meal. Should have avoided cake.
    Day 05—07/23 – 125.4 lbs. IF 20:4. Had balanced healthy meal at end of day. But after consuming large calories at end of day felt like there was stone tied to my stomach and felt immediately sleepy. Need to switch to calorie dense light food choices. Started and ended window early. Will move window earlier from today to have enough time to digest before sleep. After 3 days, it was really easy today.
    Day 06—07/24 – 124.5 lbs. OMAD. Balanced healthy meal at end of day. Started and closed window early. Walked and was active for next 2 hrs. Felt better last night compared to night before. Seeing difference in measurements and fat loss. Think I will do another week of OMAD and fat loss and then switch to higher calories and workouts to build/tone muscles.
    Day 07—07/25 – 124.5 lbs. IF, stuck to healthy meal. Wavered from the planned meal but still went well because OMAD allowed keeping myself on track without calorie tracking.


    Thoughts :: IF helped significantly to curb appetite, kept thoughts off food and freed day, allowed staying on track without micromanaging. Need to keep eating window earlier and stay off heavy/greasy restaurant food and alcohol. Follow another week of 20:4 IF to cut fat but then should increase eating window to allow more calories and start strength training. Overall loving this daily accountability sub.

    Day 08--07/26 – 124.7 lbs. Followed plan and ate healthy meal, but slipped late at night and had some cake and snacks. Late night snacking is trouble and I need a good handle on this. I follow IF pretty well but hubby deviating triggered me to deviate as well. Need to plan and stick to it. Weekends are hard for me, so need to be extra careful.

    Day 09--07/27 – 124.7lbs. Night out planned with food and drinks. Deviated from IF window and closed it much later. Accounted for everything in food log

    Day 10--07/28 – 124.7lbs
    Day 11--07/29 – DNW ( broken scale showed +20 lbs)
    Day 12--07/30 – DNW ( broken scale showed -10 lbs)
    Day 13--07/31 – DNW (gave up on scale)
    Day 14--08/01 – 125.8 (not sure if reliable?)

    Week 2 Goal: 123.5 lbs
    Week 2 actual weight: 125.8 (+1.1lbs)
    Thoughts :: This week was difficult. Tried to monitor and keep on the program but the scale started acting wonky and one day add 20 lbs to my weight and another day drop it by 10 lbs. Was super disappointed and lost interest once I could not track and ended up in binges the next 2 days with no accountability. Hoping to come back on track and use alternate scale. The numbers might not be super reliable but will order a new scale. I plan to change my method of measurement meanwhile from weight to inches if need be to keep on track and motivated.

    Day 15-- 125.8lbs. Followed IF 20:4, stayed in limits, following plan. 2 days I swerved from IF, I felt heavy and uncomfortable in the day.
    Day 16--
    Day 17--
    Day 18--
    Day 19--
    Day 20--
    Day 21--

    Week 3 Goal: 124.5 lbs
    Week 3 actual weight:
    Thoughts ::

  • shoranani
    shoranani Posts: 93 Member
    Lilylady3k wrote: »
    @shoranani - I replaced my battery in my scale this week when it went wonky one evening. So glad I caught it early so I was not depressed the next morning :)
    Good luck!

    cool, good idea, Did not think about it, let me give it a try
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,799 Member
    @the_reflex

    Glad to hear that you are going to track.
    I stopped tracking once thinking that I knew approximately what my input was. It didn't work out well for me.
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,799 Member
    @Lilylady3k

    Thank you for the cocktail recipe and photo!

    That book that you posted has some really great tips! I hope that folks here can glean some stuff from it.

    Congrats on your mindset and results!!
  • looneycatblue
    looneycatblue Posts: 1,463 Member
    edited August 2
    I would also like to join this time around... ending date is just after my 66th birthday! More motivation to get stronger, lighter and healthier!

    Heaviest: 182
    Starting Weight: 171.2 (as of 7/17/24)
    Round GW: 169.8
    UGW: 150.0
    Day 01--07/19 – 169.0
    (fluke, most likely due to not eating dinner last night, just one of those...league bowling tonight, hopefully I don't overdue the fried food and drinks ;) ) Re-setting my 1st Round GW from 169.8 to 168.4
    Day 02—07/20 – 168.8 - Yeah! I kept it under control!
    Day 03—07/21 – 168.8 - Happy with this, even after having BBQ food yesterday. Knowing that I am going to step on the scale and report each day, is truly helping my mind set.
    Day 04—07/22 – 169.4 - Expected, did a ton of walking but also ate more that my usual.
    Day 05—07/23 – 170.0 - MMM... not expected
    Day 06—07/24 – 170.8 - REALLY not expected... but sticking to the plan
    Day 07—07/25 – 169.6 - Much better
    Week 1 Goal: 168.4
    Week 1 actual weight: 169.6 (0.6 Gain) :( Okay, picking myself back up!
    Day 08—07/26 – 169.4
    Day 09—07/27 – 168.4
    Day 10—07/28 – 167.4 - playing catch-up and very happy that my efforts are showing on the scale!
    Day 11—07/29 – 168.2 - little oopsy, but still sticking to the plan!
    Day 12—07/30 – 168.2 - okay, I'll take this. Thought I was going to be up, felt bloated this morning.
    Day 13—07/31 – 167.8 - yeah, slow progress, like a turtle, but I'll take it!
    Day 14—08/01 – 168.0 - Slugs pace! I didn't sleep well last night, restless legs, finally got up @1am and did a shot of dill pickle juice... this helped, but still very broken sleep.
    Week 2 Goal: 167.0
    Week 2 actual weight: 168.0, Loss 1.6, a little off from goal, but a nice loss for me (I lose very slow) :)

    Day 15—08/02 – 169.4 - ugh, no exercise and overate last night. Time for some damage control!
    Day 16—08/03 –
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    Day 21—08/08 --
    Week 3 Goal: 167.0
    Week 3 actual weight:
  • DarinGettingFitNow
    DarinGettingFitNow Posts: 419 Member
    Hi, Folks! My name is Darin, and this is my 3rd 100 days challenge (non-consecutive). I do better when I am obligated to post daily – it really makes a difference for me – and I love the community aspect. I’m looking forward to another great 100d!

    Starting Weight: 159.2
    Day 01--07/19 – 159.2 My company was affected by the Crowdstrike problem. I spent all day on hold with IT. My computer is finally working, but it’s after an entire wasted day. Note to self: next time there’s a system-wide failure, just leave the computer and do something fun instead. It wasn’t worth hanging around my work computer, looking at messages come in. I could have had a nice day of paint-by-numbers! Well, that’s my weekend.
    Day 02—07/20 – 158.6 Happy Weekend! I hope y’all are doing well. I’m so glad to have some time to relax and putter around the house. Also in charge of dinner for tonight, so will try to come up with something satisfying but healthy.
    Day 03—07/21 –159.6 mixed results for last night. I made a kung pao chicken noodle dish which turned out very good, but I also baked cookies which were not part of the plan. So four cookies later, I had nulled out any positivity from the dinner.
    Day 04—07/22 –159.9 COOKIES. Too many cookies! Stopped at four yesterday straight out of the oven. But cookie breakfast AND snack isn’t the way I want to go. I also feel kind of bleh afterwards – I think it’s just the empty calories/sugar. Logging it all, though. No matter what!
    Day 05—07/23 –159.2 Hard to focus at work today. Migraine did not help matters at all.
    Day 06—07/24 –158.6 Almost done with week 1! We’re walking early in the day due to the heat. Tonight it’s back to trivia. We won first place last week, so it remains to be seen how well we do tonight 😊
    Day 07—07/25 –158.7 Got 4th place yesterday in trivia. Boo! Next time around…. Looking forward to Friday tomorrow. My husband bought some apple fritters which are now in the house. It’s going to be hard to do that in moderation!
    Week 1 Goal: 158.2
    Week 1 actual weight: 158.7

    Day 08—07/26 –159.2 Moderately stressful Friday today. So glad it’s the weekend.
    Day 09—07/27 –158.7 Got a haircut and did some paint-by-numbers today. Looking forward to a gentle Sunday 😊
    Day 10—07/28 –158.3
    Day 11—07/29 –158.5
    Day 12—07/30 –158.0 terrible night last night – have some kind of stomach bug. On the up side I’m not that hungry. ON the downside, lots of GI problems right now.
    Day 13—07/31 –159.0 Feeling better and think that the weight is due to the salty soup I ate for dinner yesterday. Had a fairly productive day today, though. Lilylady3k I love it! Your calendar is the tops!
    Day 14—08/01 –158.0 Thank goodness tomorrow is Friday. Long, tough workday today. At least got the walk out of the way early in the very humid day.
    Week 2 Goal: 156.2
    Week 2 actual weight: 158.0
    Day 15—08/02 –158.6 survived the workday. Looking forward to a peaceful weekend ahead. One of the activities is taking my mom out for birthday dinner, so that’ll be a real test of moderation.
    Day 16—08/03 –
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    Week 3 Goal: 155.2
    Week 3 actual weight:
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 11,780 Member

    100 Days of Weighing In #20 ^^^^^ July 19th through October 26th, 2024


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    “We will encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” ~Maya Angelou

    My Name is Donna, Age 64. I am 5’5” tall & I live in Northern Michigan USA
    Starting Weight from End of Last Challenge: : 188.6
    Goal This Round: 176.6
    Challenge Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx
    Total Lost/Gained this challenge: xxxxx

    Previous Rounds Tally & Thoughts:

    Round #1 --- 199,8
    Round #2 --- 186.8
    Round #3 --- 195.6
    Round #4 --- 211.0
    Round #5 --- 211.3
    Round #6 --- 205.4
    Round #7 --- 207.6
    Round #8 --- 195.2
    Round #9 --- 185.2
    Round #10—195.2
    Round #11---200.8
    Round #12---200.4
    Round #13---196.2
    Round #14---191.2
    Round #15---194.0
    Round #16---188.0
    Round #17---183.8
    Round #18---182.2
    Round #19---188.6
    Round #20---


    Thoughts at the beginning of this challenge:

    Last round I had my normal goal of a 12 pound loss which is approximately 4 lbs per month. That comes to about 90 days leaving the other 10 open for special holidays and social occasions. In theory, it’s a good plan. In practice it is a Mountain to Crawl, uphill, both ways. However, each 100 day round I am extremely grateful for any progress I CAN make, no matter how big or small. Sadly, I gained a little over 6 pounds last round. I hope to turn all that back around this round. After all, here in Northern Michigan I wait a very long time each year to finally get to good weather and more outside activity. I really want to capitalize on the good weather in the summer months and increase activity and drop pounds. I’m failing miserably with this so far in 2024. Time to maximize the rest of summer and early fall with challenge #20 and make the magic happen! I am so very grateful for all the support from all of you that I get on a daily basis. Working on my health has become my #1 priority. My main goals are to maintain my remission by staying cancer free and to keep my diabetes in control. Losing weight is key to both goals.



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

    PREVIOUS WEEKS THIS CHALLENGE:

    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.

    Day 01-07/19-188.0-(Trend weight 188.7)

    Day 02-07/20-186.2-(Trend weight 188.4)

    Day 03-07/21-188.0-(Trend weight 188.5)

    Day 04-07/22-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 05-07/23-188.2-(Trend weight 188.8)

    Day 06-07/24-188.6-(Trend weight 188.9)

    Day 07-07/25-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)


    WEEK 1 LOSS OR GAIN: ?????
    Week 1 Ending Weight: ?????
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: ?????




    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


    Day 08-07/26-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 09-07/27-189.4-(Trend weight 189.2)

    Day 10-07/28-189.2-(Trend weight 189.5)

    Day 11-07/29-189.4-(Trend weight 189.7)

    Day 12-07/30-189.8-(Trend weight 190.0)

    Day 13-07/31-188.4-(Trend weight 190.3)

    Day 14-08/01-188.6-(Trend weight 190.2) Just a fluctuation likely caused by an extra early weigh-in. Siding crew has been arriving very early and they are making progress Fast! I have 7 more windows (all upstairs) going in soon and I believe they are going to help with that project too. My Contractor is impressed with their speed. They are also working on a quote for me to replace the roof (badly needed). Glad to be getting some of these outdoor projects done while the weather is good. DD and DGS arrive this evening for their 4 day stay. I will commit myself to staying strong!


    WEEK 2 LOSS OR GAIN: Broke Even
    Week 2 Ending Weight: 188.6
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0 Lost or Gained.





    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


    Day 15-08/02- DNW -(Trend weight DNW) No weigh Friday for me due to medication and early rise day. Decent day yesterday but not perfect ( chocolate snacks). I had no real exercise other than being pulled this way and that with work crew and then DGS. Staying on track today so far. The heat is almost unbearable and with no air there is not relief! My guys are finishing up the 4 smaller windows on the (doghouse) dormers on the upstairs roof. Next week they will install the 3 larger windows on the two reverse peaks and the front of the garage. I feel sorry for them in this heat. I would love to get in some exercise later but I probably won’t because its just too hot inside and out. At the very least I could try to AT LEAST stick to my eating plan.

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    WEEK 3 LOSS OR GAIN: xxxxx
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    Future Weeks to Come


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    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


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    Halfway Progress Report: …..Pounds Lost so Far:

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    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


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  • ptitejeanne
    ptitejeanne Posts: 1,952 Member
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    👋😃 Hi I’m Jeanne!

    I’m 48. 5’4’’. Live in Canada 🇨🇦. This is my 5th-100 days challenge. This is working for me. Bad Yo-yoing days are finally gone. Finally loosing weight slowly but surely. Any amount going ⬇️ is a WIN for me!!! Let’s do this!!!!

    Day 01—07/19 – 153.0
    Day 02—07/20 – 153.8
    Day 03—07/21 – 155.4
    Day 04—07/22 – 153.2
    Day 05—07/23 – 155.8
    Day 06—07/24 – 156.0
    Day 07—07/25 – 154.6

    Week 1 Goal: 150
    Week 1 actual weight: 153.2
    Wk + 0.2

    Day 08—07/26 – 153.2
    Day 09—07/27 – 152.8
    Day 10—07/28 – 152.4
    Day 11—07/29 – 155.4
    Day 12—07/30 – 155.8
    Day 13—07/31 – 155.2
    Day 14—08/01 – 155.2

    Week 2 Goal: 150
    Week 2 actual weight: 154.8
    Wk +1.6 Total +1.8

    Day 15—08/02 – 154.8
    Total day for me 4️⃣1️⃣5️⃣


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  • iradi8
    iradi8 Posts: 669 Member
    I'm 58 years old and 5'6".
    Current weight is: 216.7
    Highest weight was 252.6.
    100 Day Goal: To be under 200 lbs.

    Week 1 actual weight: 217.6
    Week 2 actual weight: 212.5

    Day 15—08/02 – 212.2 - Out to eat at a steak restaurant tonight.
    Day 16—08/03 –
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  • Lilylady3k
    Lilylady3k Posts: 3,942 Member
    100 day Challenge 7/19/24-10/26/2024 **Do it for Mobility**
    Lily, age 63, 5'3"
    Ultimate Lifetime Goal: Weigh Less Each Year Than the Last
    Targeting ~170 being closer to overweight instead of morbidly obese
    226.6 - Ending weight last round on 7/11/2024 before vacation.
    215 - Goal this round

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    Day / Weight Daily Weigh In / 14 Day Trend Weight / Comments report day of activity

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


    2019 SW: 245 BMI 43.4 (1/2/2019) Lost 15 lbs in 2019 then regained 5
    2020 SW: 235 BMI 41.6 (1/1/2020) Then back up to 241 before refocusing in Aug
    2021 SW: 212 BMI 37.6 (1/1/2021) NOTE: Low 201.1 in August 2021
    2022 SW: 209 BMI 37.0 (1/1/2022) Lost focus on myself while helping with 2 new grand babies (Jan & June); also started teaching ESL on Tues & Thurs morning and no longer went to in person Strong & Fit class … EXCUSES EXCUSES
    2023 SW: 232 BMI 41.1 (1/1/2023) Lowest 226
    2024 SW: 230 BMI 40.7 (1/1/2024) Refocus 6/22/2024
    2025 SW: ⁉️ It’s totally up to you and within your control


    Strategy:
    Bike 30 min 3-4x weekly
    Strong & Fit 1 hr class 2x weekly
    Water 72+ oz daily
    Journal every bite focusing on low net carb <100g
    Weekly weigh in on Mondays


    226.6 - Ending weight last round on 7/11/2024 before vacation.
    7/11-7/25: DNW - Vacation Iceland & Norway
    7/26: 229.2 / 229.0 - Gained 2.6 lbs on vacation at first weigh in. I expect some of this to be travel bloat and disappear by tomorrow but not all! I did walk most days 2-6 miles which I'm proud of! Pushed through the knee pain. And one day I actually got on the bike in the gym on the boat. :)
    Not surprised that my weight is up. After a day of travel leaving at 3am Thursday morning from the hotel in Oslo … hour drive to the airport… flights to Paris, Detroit, Houston (airplane food on each leg of the journey and 3 bags of chips on the last flight) … landed in Houston at 6pm … picking up our dog & dinner with our son’s family at 7:30pm, another hour driving home finally home at 10:00pm Thursday night (which was 5am Friday morning Oslo time). So all in all a 26 hour travel day.
    Broke my promise to myself so vacation eating plan was a fail in that I ate the bread basket every night at dinner and dessert at lunch, dinner and 4pm tea time on a 11 night cruise! Oh boy such bad habits on vacation to over come. Otherwise my eating was really healthy with small portions and no snacking. Lots of room to improve on my next cruise in October.
    Now to tackle these pounds and not let them continue to slip back into the 230s.
    7/27: 227.5 / 228.6 - The real weight gain from my trip is .9 lbs! Less than a pound. Shedded the bloat from the long 26 hours of travel and got my body reset to this time zone. I’ll take it and tackle that little gain before it slips away from me. 😊 Now to make progress … meaning I need to focus on WATER, exercise and journaling every bite remembering small portions pay off big dividends helping me toward my goals.
    Biked 30 min, journaled, water 80+ oz
    7/28: 226.0 / 227.8 - Back to clean living and better habits. Grocery shopping was huge since before leaving due to the hurricane electrical outage for 3-4 days we had to throw EVERYTHING out of our 2 fridge/freezers. So lots of fresh food and very few temptations or snacks in the house. DH didn’t even buy cookies so there are no sweets to add calories after dinner. Created menus and bought only what was needed though I did forget salad dressing … guess the selection balsamic my sister gave me for Christmas will due in a pinch. LOL
    Bike 30 min, journaled, water 80+ oz
    7/29: 225.5 / 227.1 - Didn’t make strength training class since DH has Covid and I had to deal with the AC guy for our annual checkup. He was early and showed up when my class was suppose to start. So after he left I got on the bike instead.
    Bike 30 min, journaled, water 80 oz

    Weekly Goal: Lose any vacation pounds and ensure I’m back < 227
    Actual Weight: 225.5 - BMI = 40
    Challenge Weight Loss: 1.1
    🎯 Returning from vacation and getting myself started back on the healthy journey was key this week. I’m happy with my focus and determination. Now to focus on no longer being labeled “morbidly” obese.

    7/30: 224.8 / 226.2 - Bike 30, journaled, water 80 oz. Focusing on getting the 7 hrs recommended sleep.
    7/31: 224.5 / 225.5 - Since I missed strength training Monday I’ll tune into her private YouTube channel and do a make up session. I put it off not feeling my best so probably will test for Covid later today. Skipped all exercise instead this Wednesday. First time in the red since I had not activity to burn off extra calories. 1228 cal and 70 net carbs. Felt so awfully full in the evening that I had to stretch out and go to bed early. Journaled and 80 oz water.
    8/1: 224.4 / 225.0 - Feeling good this morning but still have an uncomfortably full sensation. Otherwise feel normal. Negative Covid test! Biked 30 72+ oz water. Journaled a big bowl of red beans and rice but the surprise was the 31 carbs in my store bought prepackaged salad! Roundtrip 3 hours to north part of Houston to watch my granddaughter for 2 hrs. DH is considering moving to be closer.
    8/2: 224.1 / 224.5 - Today’s focus … after my exercise class … prep for the party. Buying everything for the charcuterie board I’m making for the party, bake dark chocolate brownies, an then picking up wine & special iced cookies for the party tomorrow. The other grandmother is having tea sandwiches made, buying a dip, wine, variety of sparkling waters and she hired someone to act as bartender and to keep the place picked up during the party (la-di-da but that is how she rolls in her world … the party is at her house in a very nice upscale area inside Houston).
    Only did 20 min of my strength training class because I became dizzy and almost fainted. Had to lay down. Journaled. 72+ oz water.
    8/3: 224.8 / 224.4 - Not at all surprised by the up tic on the scale. Lunch out with my daughter yesterday and though we split the meal I let her order … chips with spinach artichoke dip, chicken strips, French fries. Nothing healthy about it! Then I ate brownies because they made a crumbled mess out of the pan and didn’t get a clean square … probably ate 2.
    Today I need to be a little more cautious in my eating! Sip & See for my new granddaughter. Myself and the other grandmother are hosting a large party of our lady friends (45-50) to meet all 3 of my grandchildren.
    8/4:
    8/5:

    Weekly Goal: Obese stage 2 BMI 39.9 @ <225 No longer 🚫 morbidly obese!

    BMI is broken down as follows:
    * Normal: 19.0–24.9
    * Overweight: 25.0–29.9
    * Obese stage 1: 30.0–34.9
    * Obese stage 2: 35.0–39.9
    * Morbidly obese stage 3: 40.0 or greater

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