100 day Challenge July 19 – October 26.24

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  • looneycatblue
    looneycatblue Posts: 1,484 Member
    edited August 22
    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

    Week 1 Goal: 168.4
    Week 1 actual weight: 169.6 (0.6 Gain) :( Okay, picking myself back up!

    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) :)

    Week 3 Goal: 167.0
    Week 3 actual weight: 169.8, Gain 1.8 :(

    Week 4 Goal: 167.0
    Week 4 actual weight: 165.8, Loss 4.0 B)

    Day 29—08/16 – 166.6, don't stick to the plan, and this is what happens!
    Day 30—08/17 – 165.6, rough day, some personal family stuff yesterday, but stayed strong and stuck to the plan!
    Day 31—08/18 – 164.6, so happy with this. Tomorrow might be another story, we are BBQing today.
    Day 32—08/19 – 163.8. Today I might be in the danger zone, I didn't sleep much last night and am really tired today... when this happens I tend to snack more. Snacking is okay, just need to make sure it is not cookies and other junk food!
    Day 33—08/20 – 164.0 I did okay foodwise, and all, expected. I think my body needs some time to adjust to the new 160's. 0.2 lbs, is equivalent to about 4 oz of water, and our bodies are 50-70% water, just for perspective. (from my "Google" research :D )
    Just noticed, we are already a third of the way through!
    Day 34—08/21 – 165.2 :/ Whatever!!! I ate right, didn't consume A (although tempted), got my steps in... I'm going to chalk it up to retaining water, dinner was a bit on the salty side, Mac & Cheese, Turkey Polska Kielbasa, Salad with light dressing... Could be my body is just still adjusting. Sticking to the plan today, and less sodium.
    Day 35—08/22 – 164.6, happy to see it going back down. I got home late last night, after work, gym, cats, shower, etc., then finally dinner (grits & eggs). I was afraid that eating so late the scale would show a gain. Lucky Me!
    Week 5 Goal: 164.0
    Week 5 actual weight: 164.6, loss 1.2 My losing streak is really slowing down. That's okay, this is not a race... sticking with the plan!
  • tinathescreamer
    tinathescreamer Posts: 610 Member
    Day 36—08/23 – 64.9 kg. Have been occupied with a family crisis the last few days so did not weigh or track let alone post - just grabbing whatever was quick and convenient. And it shows! Things are looking much more positive now, so looking to get back on track.
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    Week 6 Goal: 64.5 kg.
    Week 6 actual weight:
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,169 Member
    Lilylady3k wrote: »

    8/22: 220.8 / 220.9 - Prep day for procedure only clear liquids which thank goodness includes black coffee, tea, chicken broth. Alcohol Free (AF)! Still feeling full from all the chicken enchiladas and chicken quesadillas yesterday. Met with design team on remodeling our downstairs. Next week we meet with the contractors and appliance people. Lunch out with DD & DH. While they ate I sipped on my chicken broth in a Yeti cup that kept it warm for the trip and more water. No exercise but plenty of water.✔️
    8/23: 219.3 / 220.3 - Lacking sleep. This is definitely not a diet to lose weight!!! Love that I touched the teens but positive it is a temporary loss. Scheduled Colonoscopy. ✔️

    @Lilylady3k I'll be thinking of you and hoping for an uncomplicated and smooth procedure for you today.
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,891 Member
    @Lynn__W

    You are going on a trip?
  • iradi8
    iradi8 Posts: 762 Member
    edited August 23
    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 (+.9) Total for 100 day challenge: +.9
    Week 2 actual weight: 212.5 (-5.1) Total for 100 day challenge: - 4.2
    Week 3 actual weight: 211.6 (-.9) Total for 100 day challenge: - 5.1
    Week 4 actual weight: 212.0 (+.4) Total for 100 day challenge:- 4.7
    Week 5 actual weight: 207.9 (-4.1) Total for 100 day challenge: -8.8
    Start on Day 6.
    Day 06—07/24 –216.7
    Day 07—07/25 –217.6
    Week 1 actual weight: 217.6 (+.9)

    Day 08—07/26 – 217.8 - Vacation 7 weeks ago & I've been off the rails since then, so gained recently.
    Day 09—07/27 – 216.5 - Healthy eating today & tracked it all.
    Day 10—07/28 – 214.7 - Finally back on track with eating better. Now to keep it up!
    Day 11—07/29 – 213.4 - Still on track with my eating. Staying under 1800 calories.
    Day 12—07/30 – 213.4 - Another on-track day. Thought it would be up due to salty red beans & rice:)
    Day 13—07/31 – 212.9 - Yet another good day yesterday. This morning I went for a long walk.
    Day 14—08/01 – 212.5 - So happy that I made good choices this week, even at a restaurant last night.
    Week 2 actual weight: 212.5 (-5.1)

    Day 15—08/02 – 212.2 - Out to eat at a steak restaurant tonight.
    Day 16—08/03 – 212.7 - Only two bites of dessert last night! Movies today (popcorn). Dinner out.
    Day 17—08/04 – 212.9 - Conscious of my choices when eating out. Lunch out. Tough food week.
    Day 18—08/05 – 213.1 - Finally all meals at home. All of those restaurant days make it hard.
    Day 19—08/06 – 212.9 - Daughter made brownies last night. Had small one; wanted more so bad.
    Day 20—08/07 – 212.0 - Had only one tiny brownie yesterday. Made shrimp tacos for dinner.
    Day 21—08/08 - 211.6 - Another good day with good choices. Out to play trivia last night. Fun!
    Week 3 actual weight: 211.6 (-.9)

    Day 22—08/09 – 210.9 - Out to eat lunch w/ family at Cracker Barrel.
    Day 23—08/10 – 212.4 - Not unexpected with the salty meal yesterday (fluid) & more food than usual.
    Day 24—08/11 – 211.2 - Could have finished my day well under cals, but sweet tooth got me last night.
    Day 25—08/12 – 211.4 - Out w/ my daughter last night - Chinese food/dessert. Pizza tonight. So hard.
    Day 26—08/13 – 211.6 - Ate at home, so no increased sodium. Hoping it shows on the scale tomorrow.
    Day 27—08/14 – 211.2 - Bad news about our dog today:( Ate a bunch of pizza and some dessert.
    Day 28—08/15 – 212.0 - Up and down. So it goes.
    Week 4 actual weight: 212.0 (+.4)

    Day 29—08/16 – 211.8 - Dog to the vet. Out for Mexican food last night. Ate too much (stress).
    Day 30—08/17 – 210.7 - Feels good to see that number. Birthday today, so Chinese & tiny cheesecake.
    Day 31—08/18 – 210.3 - Got Moo Goo Gai Pan yesterday for Chinese b/c it's healthier:)
    Day 32—08/19 – 209.8 - Seeing the scale move motivates me to make better choices.
    Day 33—08/20 – 210.4 - Got a free tiny portion of ribs (bd reward) from Roadhouse. Only ate four fries:)
    Day 34—08/21 – 207.8 - AM pack boxes at the food bank then a lakefront walk in the PM. Lots of sweat!
    Day 35—08/22 – 207.9 - Wednesday night church dinner started up last night. So sodium Thursdays.
    Week 5 actual weight: 207.9 (-4.1)

    Day 36—08/23 – 206.9 - Handled my cravings last night & didn't snack while dh was. Feels good.
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    Week 6 actual weight:


  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,891 Member
    Hi : - )
    I am Dawn.
    5'2"
    63 and will turn 64 during this 100
    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 - Start weight of the previous 100
    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

    Week 3 Goal: 146s
    Week 3 actual weight: 147.8 - Started the week at 147.6

    Week 4 Goal: back to 147.2 and lower
    Week 4 actual weight: 146.4 -Started the week at 147.2



    Week 5 Goal: 145.6 - Start weight of the 2 ago 100 days challenge
    Week 5 actual weight: 146.6 - Started the week at 145.6

    Day 36—08/23 – 146.0 - I have picked a week from the 52 small healthy habits, week 4, 10 pushups in the morning. I really suck at pushups, so thought that would be a good start. Did them from my knees, but I sure can't get down very far towards the floor. Hoping that will improve over 7 days. Today will be a long one between the 2 jobs since there is Karaoke at the bar tonight and I will be staying there for 8 hours after my day job.
    Day 37—08/24 –
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    Week 6 Goal:
    Week 6 actual weight: Started the week at 146.0

    Started the 100 at 147.2
  • Lilylady3k
    Lilylady3k Posts: 4,005 Member
    dawnbgethealthy wrote: »


    Day 36—08/23 – 146.0 - I have picked a week from the 52 small healthy habits, week 4, 10 pushups in the morning. I really suck at pushups, so thought that would be a good start. Did them from my knees, but I sure can't get down very far towards the floor. Hoping that will improve over 7 days. Today will be a long one between the 2 jobs since there is Karaoke at the bar tonight and I will be staying there for 8 hours after my day job.

    @dawnbgethealthy - Great idea! I'm having trouble with my knees and my strength training class teacher recommended doing them against the wall. So that could be an option until you build up strength in your arms!
  • Lilylady3k
    Lilylady3k Posts: 4,005 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 ~165 being closer to overweight instead of morbidly obese
    226.6 - Ending weight last round on 7/11/2024 before vacation.
    215 - Goal this round

    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. No exercise, no journal but did drink my water. Didn’t eat anything at the party but did have a slice of brisket at my son’s and a cookie when I returned home.
    8/4: 223.5 / 223.9 - Nothing planned today but the bike and painting. May get out and weed some though the heat is stifling. Way too much charcuterie and cookie leftovers in the house. DH & I could have charcuterie for lunch or dinner every day this week LOL
    Bike 30 min, water definitely but not sure of the oz, no journal.
    8/5: 223.7 / 223.7 - I successfully made my goal this week!!!
    20 min strength training, not enough water and no journaling.

    Weekly Goal: Obese stage 2 BMI 39.9 @ <225 No longer 🚫 morbidly obese!
    Actual Weight: 223.7 - BMI 39.7
    Challenge Weight Loss: 2.9
    🎯 I moved out of Morbidly obese stage 3 and into obese stage 2! ✔️
    Now to work my way down to obese stage 1 around 197 but I’ll first have to hit many milestones to get there.
    NSV - I “slid” my cellphone into my front pocket of my pants with lots of room to spare. (Aug 2024) ✔️


    8/6: 224.6 / 223.8 - Bike 30 min, no journal.
    8/7: 223.4 / 223.5 - No planned exercise for Wed! Need to focus on water. Though I’m not journaling my portion control has been spot on and no time for snacking the last few days.
    8/8: 223.5 / 223.4 - Bike 30 min, water, but only half journaling and way over my net carb limit of <100 due to snacking on crackers.
    8/9: 224.4 / 223.5 - Strength training 40 min, water, but still no journaling.
    8/10: 222.9 / 223.2 - No exercise or journaling.
    8/11: 224.2 / 223.4 - No exercise or journaling.
    8/12: 223.0 / 223.2 - Pre-journaled my food plan. Slight change in food plan for lunch. No exercise … forgot how time consuming a 2 month old is!

    Weekly Goal (until I hit it): < 220 - Break through the 220s into the teens … 220's
    Actual Weight: 223.0
    Challenge Weight Loss: xx
    🎯 Many poor food choices, no journaling for the entire week, exercise also thrown off since DD & grandkids stayed with us while her husband had pneumonia. Cannot let grandkids be the reason I regain the weight like 2022!

    8/13: 223.3 / 223.1 - No exercise, no journaling
    8/14: 223.8 / 223.2 - Travel day round trip to granddaughter’s ~3 hrs and caring for her today. Bad food choices, no journaling, no exercise, lacked water.
    8/15: 225.1 / 223.7 - Bike 30, no journal and lacked water. I have today all to myself … so plenty of time to work on my own goals, exercise and make great decisions!
    8/16: 223.5 / 223.6 - Thought that spike might have been temporary. Glad to see the number come back down! Baby duty today for my 2 month old. She starts daycare on Monday. So I’m planning to enjoy all the snuggles I can get though I will miss my strength training class. No exercise or journaling and still need to work on water. But my meals were barely there … like I took some turkey deli meat and that was it for lunch. Not one single snack all day!
    8/17: 222.8 / 223.4 - Good the trend is going back down! Tonight I babysit but today is mine for exercise and painting. Bike 30 min and drank more water.
    8/18: 222.3 / 223.0 - Today roundtrip car trip to my son’s to help unload and move furniture they bought. My goal is to bike this morning since we don’t have to be there until noon. DH & I decided to eat at home for both lunch and dinner and it makes a huge difference. No snacking. 30 min bike! 80+ oz water.
    8/19: 220.5 / 222.1 - WOW! Controlling what I put in my body makes a huge difference … something I need to remember. Opportunity to eat out before and after our roundtrip to my son’s home to help move furniture. Instead of lunch out for burgers & fries at a new place DH & I made open faced sandwich and a few olives for salty. Returning from my son’s we almost went to an Italian restaurant but came home cooked a steak and romaine lettuce on the grill with a homemade lemon parmesan thyme dressing.
    📚 tonight + strength training today 40 min. AF ✔️

    Weekly Goal (until I hit it): < 220 - Break through the 220s into the teens … 220's
    Actual Weight: 220.5 - BMI 39.1
    Challenge Weight Loss: 6
    🎯 Getting back on the bike, water and watching what I eat always pays off focusing Thurs-Sun. I need to remember this when my schedule goes crazy like it did in the earlier part of the week! I was able to bounce back. Aug 10 last Saturday I was in the 222 range but then let life happen and it slipped away. The old me would have avoided the scale at all cost after Wed after a really bad eating day and travel. But I did the daily stepping on registered it and moved on. Yeah me! It was mostly temporary due to time in a car and eating out processed food / sodium … so I had hoped I could reel it back in and I did. Ignoring things never got me anywhere. Got back down again not letting my weekend dictate slacking off. Full steam ahead started on Thursday and it paid off for my weekly weigh in. Now to not let up or slip up! I have dinner with book club ladies Monday and Wednesday night at restaurants this next week.

    8/20: 220.9 / 221.6 - Okay into the stretch shooting for the teens! Bike 30 min, water 80 oz. ✔️
    8/21: 221.3 / 221.3 - Today will be challenging. Driving to care for my granddaughter. Eating out lunch and dinner. Leaving at 9am returning at 9pm. Mexican food and chips temptation at bookclub. 📚 Dined out at Mexican restaurant for both lunch and& dinner. Tried to keep my portions down and not eat everything on my plate and counted chips. Did not order any rice, beans, etc and ate only 2 of 3 enchiladas at lunch and half order of quesadillas at dinner. AF. No exercise Wednesday but lots of water. ✔️
    8/22: 220.8 / 220.9 - Prep day for procedure only clear liquids which thank goodness includes black coffee, tea, chicken broth. Alcohol Free (AF)! Still feeling full from all the chicken enchiladas and chicken quesadillas yesterday. Met with design team on remodeling our downstairs. Next week we meet with the contractors and appliance people. Lunch out with DD & DH. While they ate I sipped on my chicken broth in a Yeti cup that kept it warm for the trip and more water. No exercise but plenty of water.✔️
    8/23: 219.3 / 220.3 - Lacking sleep. This is definitely not a diet to lose weight!!! Love that I touched the teens but positive it is a temporary loss. Scheduled Colonoscopy & Endoscopy. Results are fine. No exercise, lots of water, regular meals. Slept most of the afternoon. ✔️
    8/24: 223.4 / 221.0 - I knew it would be up from yesterday’s low but this is ridiculous!
    8/25:
    8/26:

    Weekly Goal: < 220 - Break through the 220s into the teens … 220's
    Weekly Positive Habit Focus: Glass of water before coffee ✔️
  • Lynn__W
    Lynn__W Posts: 1,056 Member
    edited August 24
    Dawn, you asked if I was going on a trip? YES!!!

    Flying down to Dripping Springs, Tx, where I'll finally meet 7 other ladies from a private MFP group. A few of us initially met on e-diets ( early 2000's), then we moved over to Spark People, and when that forum eliminated non-Amercan members, we re-formed over here on MFP. The group have gotten together in the past but I've never joined them. I met Cindy and her husband when they came up to Penticton last year to do the KVR bike ride; I'd hoped to also participate but was unable to.

    Wednesday morning I fly out of Kelowna to Vancouver, Denver then on to Austin, where Cindy picks us up. We'll spend 4 days hanging out poolside, visiting, touring wineries and distilleries, a bit of shopping and of course taking in a BBQ etc. Fly back to Kelowna Sunday.

    Then I get serious about fitness and wt loss, again ;) and become more active posting etc.
    Have only been out paddling 4 times this year!

    Wish you lived closer to Kelowna so we could meet for coffee.

    L.
  • iradi8
    iradi8 Posts: 762 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 (+.9) Total for 100 day challenge: +.9
    Week 2 actual weight: 212.5 (-5.1) Total for 100 day challenge: - 4.2
    Week 3 actual weight: 211.6 (-.9) Total for 100 day challenge: - 5.1
    Week 4 actual weight: 212.0 (+.4) Total for 100 day challenge:- 4.7
    Week 5 actual weight: 207.9 (-4.1) Total for 100 day challenge: -8.8
    Start on Day 6.
    Day 06—07/24 –216.7
    Day 07—07/25 –217.6
    Week 1 actual weight: 217.6 (+.9)

    Day 08—07/26 – 217.8 - Vacation 7 weeks ago & I've been off the rails since then, so gained recently.
    Day 09—07/27 – 216.5 - Healthy eating today & tracked it all.
    Day 10—07/28 – 214.7 - Finally back on track with eating better. Now to keep it up!
    Day 11—07/29 – 213.4 - Still on track with my eating. Staying under 1800 calories.
    Day 12—07/30 – 213.4 - Another on-track day. Thought it would be up due to salty red beans & rice:)
    Day 13—07/31 – 212.9 - Yet another good day yesterday. This morning I went for a long walk.
    Day 14—08/01 – 212.5 - So happy that I made good choices this week, even at a restaurant last night.
    Week 2 actual weight: 212.5 (-5.1)

    Day 15—08/02 – 212.2 - Out to eat at a steak restaurant tonight.
    Day 16—08/03 – 212.7 - Only two bites of dessert last night! Movies today (popcorn). Dinner out.
    Day 17—08/04 – 212.9 - Conscious of my choices when eating out. Lunch out. Tough food week.
    Day 18—08/05 – 213.1 - Finally all meals at home. All of those restaurant days make it hard.
    Day 19—08/06 – 212.9 - Daughter made brownies last night. Had small one; wanted more so bad.
    Day 20—08/07 – 212.0 - Had only one tiny brownie yesterday. Made shrimp tacos for dinner.
    Day 21—08/08 - 211.6 - Another good day with good choices. Out to play trivia last night. Fun!
    Week 3 actual weight: 211.6 (-.9)

    Day 22—08/09 – 210.9 - Out to eat lunch w/ family at Cracker Barrel.
    Day 23—08/10 – 212.4 - Not unexpected with the salty meal yesterday (fluid) & more food than usual.
    Day 24—08/11 – 211.2 - Could have finished my day well under cals, but sweet tooth got me last night.
    Day 25—08/12 – 211.4 - Out w/ my daughter last night - Chinese food/dessert. Pizza tonight. So hard.
    Day 26—08/13 – 211.6 - Ate at home, so no increased sodium. Hoping it shows on the scale tomorrow.
    Day 27—08/14 – 211.2 - Bad news about our dog today:( Ate a bunch of pizza and some dessert.
    Day 28—08/15 – 212.0 - Up and down. So it goes.
    Week 4 actual weight: 212.0 (+.4)

    Day 29—08/16 – 211.8 - Dog to the vet. Out for Mexican food last night. Ate too much (stress).
    Day 30—08/17 – 210.7 - Feels good to see that number. Birthday today, so Chinese & tiny cheesecake.
    Day 31—08/18 – 210.3 - Got Moo Goo Gai Pan yesterday for Chinese b/c it's healthier:)
    Day 32—08/19 – 209.8 - Seeing the scale move motivates me to make better choices.
    Day 33—08/20 – 210.4 - Got a free tiny portion of ribs (bd reward) from Roadhouse. Only ate four fries:)
    Day 34—08/21 – 207.8 - AM pack boxes at the food bank then a lakefront walk in the PM. Lots of sweat!
    Day 35—08/22 – 207.9 - Wednesday night church dinner started up last night. So sodium Thursdays.
    Week 5 actual weight: 207.9 (-4.1)

    Day 36—08/23 – 206.9 - Handled my cravings last night & didn't snack while dh was. Feels good.
    Day 37—08/24 – 207.6 - Texas Roadhouse last night. Ate too much, so was uncomfortable:(
    Day 38—08/25 –
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    Week 6 actual weight:
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,891 Member
    Lynn__W wrote: »
    Dawn, you asked if I was going on a trip? YES!!!

    Flying down to Dripping Springs, Tx, where I'll finally meet 7 other ladies from a private MFP group. A few of us initially met on e-diets ( early 2000's), then we moved over to Spark People, and when that forum eliminated non-Amercan members, we re-formed over here on MFP. The group have gotten together in the past but I've never joined them. I met Cindy and her husband when they came up to Penticton last year to do the KVR bike ride; I'd hoped to also participate but was unable to.

    Wednesday morning I fly out of Kelowna to Vancouver, Denver then on to Austin, where Cindy picks us up. We'll spend 4 days hanging out poolside, visiting, touring wineries and distilleries, a bit of shopping and of course taking in a BBQ etc. Fly back to Kelowna Sunday.

    Then I get serious about fitness and wt loss, again ;) and become more active posting etc.
    Have only been out paddling 4 times this year!

    Wish you lived closer to Kelowna so we could meet for coffee.

    L.

    Oh Lynn!!! That sounds absolutely fun and fabulous! Take photos for us (me) please.
    Wishing you a wonderful time.
  • looneycatblue
    looneycatblue Posts: 1,484 Member
    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

    Week 1 Goal: 168.4
    Week 1 actual weight: 169.6 (0.6 Gain) :( Okay, picking myself back up!

    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) :)

    Week 3 Goal: 167.0
    Week 3 actual weight: 169.8, Gain 1.8 :(

    Week 4 Goal: 167.0
    Week 4 actual weight: 165.8, Loss 4.0 B)

    Week 5 Goal: 164.0
    Week 5 actual weight: 164.6, loss 1.2 My losing streak is really slowing down. That's okay, this is not a race... sticking with the plan!
    Day 36—08/23 – 163.8 - little by little!
    Day 37—08/24 – 163.4 - kinda surprised at this. Friday nights are league bowling, and lots of temptations. I stuck with a salad topped with grilled chicken breast, (only healthy thing on the menu), skipped the dressing and topped it with salsa. Had a few fries to go with. Got home and munched on popcorn, a Ghirardelli chocolate square and a few Mike & Ikes. This was all after 11pm!
    Day 38—08/25 –
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    Week 6 Goal:
    Week 6 actual weight:
  • Lilylady3k
    Lilylady3k Posts: 4,005 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 ~165 being closer to overweight instead of morbidly obese
    226.6 - Ending weight last round on 7/11/2024 before vacation.
    215 - Goal this round

    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. No exercise, no journal but did drink my water. Didn’t eat anything at the party but did have a slice of brisket at my son’s and a cookie when I returned home.
    8/4: 223.5 / 223.9 - Nothing planned today but the bike and painting. May get out and weed some though the heat is stifling. Way too much charcuterie and cookie leftovers in the house. DH & I could have charcuterie for lunch or dinner every day this week LOL
    Bike 30 min, water definitely but not sure of the oz, no journal.
    8/5: 223.7 / 223.7 - I successfully made my goal this week!!!
    20 min strength training, not enough water and no journaling.

    Weekly Goal: Obese stage 2 BMI 39.9 @ <225 No longer 🚫 morbidly obese!
    Actual Weight: 223.7 - BMI 39.7
    Challenge Weight Loss: 2.9
    🎯 I moved out of Morbidly obese stage 3 and into obese stage 2! ✔️
    Now to work my way down to obese stage 1 around 197 but I’ll first have to hit many milestones to get there.
    NSV - I “slid” my cellphone into my front pocket of my pants with lots of room to spare. (Aug 2024) ✔️


    8/6: 224.6 / 223.8 - Bike 30 min, no journal.
    8/7: 223.4 / 223.5 - No planned exercise for Wed! Need to focus on water. Though I’m not journaling my portion control has been spot on and no time for snacking the last few days.
    8/8: 223.5 / 223.4 - Bike 30 min, water, but only half journaling and way over my net carb limit of <100 due to snacking on crackers.
    8/9: 224.4 / 223.5 - Strength training 40 min, water, but still no journaling.
    8/10: 222.9 / 223.2 - No exercise or journaling.
    8/11: 224.2 / 223.4 - No exercise or journaling.
    8/12: 223.0 / 223.2 - Pre-journaled my food plan. Slight change in food plan for lunch. No exercise … forgot how time consuming a 2 month old is!

    Weekly Goal (until I hit it): < 220 - Break through the 220s into the teens … 220's
    Actual Weight: 223.0
    Challenge Weight Loss: xx
    🎯 Many poor food choices, no journaling for the entire week, exercise also thrown off since DD & grandkids stayed with us while her husband had pneumonia. Cannot let grandkids be the reason I regain the weight like 2022!

    8/13: 223.3 / 223.1 - No exercise, no journaling
    8/14: 223.8 / 223.2 - Travel day round trip to granddaughter’s ~3 hrs and caring for her today. Bad food choices, no journaling, no exercise, lacked water.
    8/15: 225.1 / 223.7 - Bike 30, no journal and lacked water. I have today all to myself … so plenty of time to work on my own goals, exercise and make great decisions!
    8/16: 223.5 / 223.6 - Thought that spike might have been temporary. Glad to see the number come back down! Baby duty today for my 2 month old. She starts daycare on Monday. So I’m planning to enjoy all the snuggles I can get though I will miss my strength training class. No exercise or journaling and still need to work on water. But my meals were barely there … like I took some turkey deli meat and that was it for lunch. Not one single snack all day!
    8/17: 222.8 / 223.4 - Good the trend is going back down! Tonight I babysit but today is mine for exercise and painting. Bike 30 min and drank more water.
    8/18: 222.3 / 223.0 - Today roundtrip car trip to my son’s to help unload and move furniture they bought. My goal is to bike this morning since we don’t have to be there until noon. DH & I decided to eat at home for both lunch and dinner and it makes a huge difference. No snacking. 30 min bike! 80+ oz water.
    8/19: 220.5 / 222.1 - WOW! Controlling what I put in my body makes a huge difference … something I need to remember. Opportunity to eat out before and after our roundtrip to my son’s home to help move furniture. Instead of lunch out for burgers & fries at a new place DH & I made open faced sandwich and a few olives for salty. Returning from my son’s we almost went to an Italian restaurant but came home cooked a steak and romaine lettuce on the grill with a homemade lemon parmesan thyme dressing.
    📚 tonight + strength training today 40 min. AF ✔️

    Weekly Goal (until I hit it): < 220 - Break through the 220s into the teens … 220's
    Actual Weight: 220.5 - BMI 39.1
    Challenge Weight Loss: 6
    🎯 Getting back on the bike, water and watching what I eat always pays off focusing Thurs-Sun. I need to remember this when my schedule goes crazy like it did in the earlier part of the week! I was able to bounce back. Aug 10 last Saturday I was in the 222 range but then let life happen and it slipped away. The old me would have avoided the scale at all cost after Wed after a really bad eating day and travel. But I did the daily stepping on registered it and moved on. Yeah me! It was mostly temporary due to time in a car and eating out processed food / sodium … so I had hoped I could reel it back in and I did. Ignoring things never got me anywhere. Got back down again not letting my weekend dictate slacking off. Full steam ahead started on Thursday and it paid off for my weekly weigh in. Now to not let up or slip up! I have dinner with book club ladies Monday and Wednesday night at restaurants this next week.

    8/20: 220.9 / 221.6 - Okay into the stretch shooting for the teens! Bike 30 min, water 80 oz. ✔️
    8/21: 221.3 / 221.3 - Today will be challenging. Driving to care for my granddaughter. Eating out lunch and dinner. Leaving at 9am returning at 9pm. Mexican food and chips temptation at bookclub. 📚 Dined out at Mexican restaurant for both lunch and& dinner. Tried to keep my portions down and not eat everything on my plate and counted chips. Did not order any rice, beans, etc and ate only 2 of 3 enchiladas at lunch and half order of quesadillas at dinner. AF. No exercise Wednesday but lots of water. ✔️
    8/22: 220.8 / 220.9 - Prep day for procedure only clear liquids which thank goodness includes black coffee, tea, chicken broth. Alcohol Free (AF)! Still feeling full from all the chicken enchiladas and chicken quesadillas yesterday. Met with design team on remodeling our downstairs. Next week we meet with the contractors and appliance people. Lunch out with DD & DH. While they ate I sipped on my chicken broth in a Yeti cup that kept it warm for the trip and more water. No exercise but plenty of water.✔️
    8/23: 219.3 / 220.3 - Lacking sleep. This is definitely not a diet to lose weight!!! Love that I touched the teens but positive it is a temporary loss. Scheduled Colonoscopy & Endoscopy. Results are fine. No exercise, lots of water, regular meals. Slept most of the afternoon. ✔️
    8/24: 223.4 / 221.0 - I knew it would be up from yesterday’s low but this is ridiculous! Still resting no exercise, lots of water. Not snacking and meals have not been that bad but did indulge in ice cream after dinner when watching a movie.
    8/25: 222.0 / 221.2 - Cannot believe how off kilter I am on the scale … you would think after a colonoscopy the numbers would be down. Today I will exercise! Dinner at my son’s this evening so travel and unknown food temptations.My son also invited a couple that are my husband’s and my long time best friends. Looking forward to seeing them.
    8/26:

    Weekly Goal: < 220 - Break through the 220s into the teens … 220's
    Weekly Positive Habit Focus: Glass of water before coffee ✔️

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