☀️🌸August Daily Weigh-in and Logging Challenge🌸☀️

jm216
jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
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Happy August! We are now in our 8th month of the year. Did July just fly by or what?? I absolutely love the start of a new, fresh month. Whether you’re just starting with this group, or you’ve been here for a while, we’re so glad you’re here on this journey with us. 🌼🌼

This year we’ve added a year-long challenge as well: ❤️⭐️2024 Weekly weigh-in Challenge⭐️❤️

We thought it would be fun to have a place to go for the entire year as well, so make sure you bookmark both of these threads so you can easily find them.

This year is about you setting your personal goals and how you’d like to achieve them and having friends to cheer you on!

We’re so glad you’re here! ☀️🌸

Jill and the gang 🥰
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  • bite_by_bite
    bite_by_bite Posts: 33 Member
    Getting started again after a rough first half of the year 💪

    Hi! I'm Susanna, 37, From Finland. I'm getting back in the saddle with healthy habits again and I'm hoping this will help with accoubtability!

    Starting weight: 86,6kg (Aug 1, 2024)
    August goal weight: 83,0kg

    Daily goals:

    😴 7+ hours of sleep
    💧 2+ liters of water
    👟 10 000 steps every day
    🍛 Log everything I eat
    🧮 Eat at a deficit

    01:
  • koeitjiesa
    koeitjiesa Posts: 408 Member
    Hi all. I'm back for August. I'm very proud of my journey so far. I'm looking forward to continuing my healthier lifestyle with you all.

    My starting weight in April: 94.2kg
    My current weight: 80.8kg
    My goal weight for August: 77kg

    August 1 - 80.8kg
    August 2 -
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    August 5 -
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  • cattherien
    cattherien Posts: 370 Member
    I'm Charlene, 59yo, 5'8", married 40 years to Allen, 6 kids, 9 grandkids, work as a caregiver for the elderly.

    August goal: 180
    🥛= I met my water goal
    ✍️= I logged all my food
    🧂= I stayed under my sodium limit
    🧮= I stayed under my calorie limit
    🥏= Disc golf (golf, but with a Frisbee)

    Aug 1: 183.2 ✍️🧂 🤦😬

    It was a nice drop but deceptive; because I didn't get enough water yesterday. I was doing great on my other macros until I gave in to a salty snack just before bed, that put me a little bit over.

    I had gone looking for the first book in the Harry Potter series to read, in our home library - and all of them were there (including some duplicates, where did those come from, I wondered), except the first one. I have a suspicion we probably loaned it out and at the time I forgot to add it to my loaner list. The city library e-book section has it, but a 2-week wait. Fortunately, Allen has Kindle Unlimited and he was able to get it for me and put it in our family lineup on the app. I know I've watched the movies repeatedly but I'm not sure if I ever read the books.

    So...... Oliver, I discovered, has some serious separation anxiety, and he ate my house trying to get out of the bedroom I'd put him in when I went to work!😭😭😭

    I won't show you the pictures, but let's just say we have to replace door trim, a door, and repaint. Bad dog! Wow that was not on my bingo card. 😬 We had to call a family member of Oliver's for them to bring a crate for him, late last night. Oh if he hated being in a bedroom, he's gonna lovvve being in a crate. 🤦 But it would be codependent of me to call off at work at the last minute to cancel shifts because of an anxious dog. So he's gonna live with the consequences even though he won't understand why.
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,342 Member
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    My name is Donna. I am 5’ 5” tall, 64 years old and from Michigan USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.

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


    This Challenge Starting Weight (from July 31st): 188.4
    Goal: 184.4 (Four lb Loss)
    Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx
    Total Lost/Gained this month: xxxxx



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



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


    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!

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  • najapie
    najapie Posts: 4 Member
    August 1! 188.8 lbs 5'.7", 52 yrs. Goal to lose 1lb each week.
  • jo_casey42
    jo_casey42 Posts: 124 Member
    SW: 253
    First Goal: onederland
    UGW: TBD

    August 1 - 236.8
    August 2 -
    August 3 -
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  • ozdeelite
    ozdeelite Posts: 475 Member
    Hi everyone! Back for August. Last month was not good. I really should try harder. I’m aiming for minimum 3 gym workouts a week, have reduced calories to 1500, and need to walk the dog 4 days a week. I’m particularly tired after working this week.

    August weight

    October start : 115kg
    Start weight august: 108.6
    Goal weight month 107kg
    Ultimate goal : 85kg

    Thursday 1 August

    108.6 - ate 10:30pm after work. 🍴 2775 🔥 2448
    🦶 6368
    💪 41 minute walk

    Friday 2 August

    108kg - 🍴 🔥 👣



  • koeitjiesa
    koeitjiesa Posts: 408 Member
    Hi all. I'm back for August. I'm very proud of my journey so far. I'm looking forward to continuing my healthier lifestyle with you all.

    My starting weight in April: 94.2kg
    My current weight: 80.8kg
    My goal weight for August: 77kg

    August 1 - 80.8kg
    August 2 - 80.9kg
    August 3 -
    August 4 -
    August 5 -
    August 6 -
    August 7 -
    August 8 -
    August 9 -
    August 10 -
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  • iLive2Walk
    iLive2Walk Posts: 5,503 Member
    Hello I'm Darlene. Retired, 63-year-old. Married (Greg), one adult daughter (Allyson), and one goldendoodle (Monty), back for another month with this supportive group. I have been on this weight loss journey since January 2023, and with this group since April 2023. I have lost 84.5 pounds since the beginning of my journey. This group (along with a couple others I am in) has played a very important part in me reaching my goals. Thank you @jm216 for setting it up again this month! I and working on my last 10ish pounds to goal (may change that when I get there). Happy to be back for another month.

    Starting Weight 228

    SW Dec: 228 | Jan: 217 | Feb: 212 | Mar: 207.6 | Apr 200.2 | May 194.8 | Jun: 189.6 | Jul: 187.4 | Aug: 179.8 | Sep: 174.2 | Oct: 169.6 | Nov 164.6 | Dec 164 | Jan 159.8 | Feb 156.8 | Mar 152.8 | Apr 151.6 | May 149.6 | Jun 145 | Jul 143.5

    😎🌻August:😎🌻

    My August Goals

    👣 Average 10k Steps per day
    📝 Log Daily
    🥗 Stay under my calorie range
    💪 Strength Train 3 days per week
    🫀 Cardio 3 days per week
    🦵 PT Knee Stretch and Strength 3 days per week
    🧘‍♀️ 1Rest day - stretch routine
    🏡Declutter - one day per week
    💦 8+ glasses of water
    🧂Stay under sodium goal
    ⚖️ Lose 2% of body weight


    My July Reflection for anyone who cares to read:
    July Reflection

    July was a tough month for me. I do not really understand why I lost motivation this month, but probably a combination of not being able to do my normal exercise routine coupled with getting close to my goal and self-sabotage.

    I lost 1.5 pounds this month. My goal was to at least lose 2% of my body weight which would have been about 3 pounds. I got close for a couple of days – but then went over the top and gained some back. The good thing is that I got back at it right away and did not allow the one-day binges to continue into a weekend, or weeklong binge. Down 84.5 pounds since I started this journey.

    Exercise was different for me this month as well. The doctor asked that complete non weight bearing exercises, so no real walking. My strength, cardio, stretch, and steps were all done in the chair most of the month. I did get the green light to start up again at the end of the month and am slowly transitioning from chair to standing.

    Now for the good news – I reached the 1,500-mile marker on my quest to walk 2,024 miles in 2024, logging about 150 miles in July (mostly seated). I found a place on my Garmin app which gives me the total intentional exercise time – so much easier for me to track my second goal which was 2,024 miles of intentional exercise (I count 20 minutes as a mile). I was previously doing it on an excel spreadsheet – which probably wasn’t too accurate. With this new calculation I am at 1,181 miles to date – just where I should be to complete it for the year. I can do it.

    There are a lot of obstacles in my way for the month of August. Family picnic this weekend, followed by my birthday, then a three-day girl’s trip to Turning Stone Casino, and then finally a three-day trip for my wedding anniversary. With that in mind am going to keep the same goal as July – a 2% loss. Yes, I would love to see that ideal number (3.5 pounds), but that dangling carrot hasn’t helped me with my goals, so am going to shoot for that in September when it is much more reachable. It is also break time for both the Hogwarts and BLC challenges – so need to motivate myself – not as easy to do.

    I have thought a lot about what my final goal should be. My initial goal was five pounds under the ideal range or 135 pounds. But when I look at myself, I still do not see fit. So am adjusting it to 100-pound loss or January 8, 2025 (my two-year starting date) whichever comes first.

    My Goals for August:


    • 2% loss for the month (about 2.5 pounds)
    • Alternate Cardio and Strength
    • Average 11K Steps per day
    • Continue Physical Therapy Knee exercise – every other day
    • Reduce Calories Gained by Exercise to 25% of earned

    My Before and After for July

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    👣 📝 🥗 💪🦵 🧘‍♀️ 🫀 💦 🧂

    Aug 1: 142.8 😁 👣 📝 🥗 💪 💦 🧂 I'll never get it - didn't really do anything different - but a nice swish. Nothing exciting happening - end of the month is reflection and budget day so spent a good amount of time at the computer. I added a new goal this month - declutter - thinking one declutter thing a week. We'll see how that goes on my goal to become more minimalistic. My Aunt cancelled the family picnic that was planned for this weekend. My other Aunt is up from Florida and we were all going to get together - but it is supposed to rain all day so she cancelled. I'm sorry to see it because I haven't seen a couple of my cousins in a long time - but one less temptation this month is probably a good thing as August is filled with one to many for me.

    Aug 2: 142.7 😁👣 📝 🥗 🦵🫀 💦 🧂Nice day yesterday, went out on the boat, a little dip in the water. I love our little lake (which only town resisdents can use). I counted the boats that were on the water - 2 boats, 1 jet ski, and a paddle board (plus us). My knee was feeling great yesterday, and I got in 17K steps. This was my daily goal pre knee injury so was so happy to see it. I'm feeling a little sore this morning though, so will curb it a little today.

  • iLive2Walk
    iLive2Walk Posts: 5,503 Member
    edited August 2
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    😎 Welcome to this wonderful group @jo-casey42 @napjapie @bite_by_bite.

    Welcome back @jm216 @deepwoodslady @koeitjiesa @cattherien @ozdeelite . 😎


  • cinw1501
    cinw1501 Posts: 116 Member
    Hi,
    I'm Cindy. I'm 50, 5'4" and 159.6 as of Aug 1st. Lost 4.6 lbs in July. I didn't quite reach my goal weight for July, but I was close. I have fought with the same 10lbs for the last year.
    So my doctor wants to put me on Wegovy or Zepbound. Between the cost and doing a little research, I don't think its a great solution. Looks like it might be a rest of life commitment. No thank you!

    Started at the gym 7/3. Been going 5 days a week. Missed a few days due to life.

    I see my doctor again at the end of August, so I want to loose at least 10 lbs by then to prove I can do it without meds. My ultimate goal is 135 lbs.

    Starting weight: 164.2 (July 1, 2024)
    August starting weight: 159.6
    August goal weight: 155

    Aug 1st - 159.6 :) - Used the rowing machine at the gym for the first time. My friend and I liked it. Why aren't more people using it. No one is ever on it.
    Aug 2nd - 160 :neutral: - Probably the few bites of cookies I had after dinner last night. My daughter wanted Crumble Cookie. How could I say no after the crazy week we have had?


  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    Hi, I'm Jill! <3
    I'm 54 and have been married 28 years. I have 2 children-- a son who is 23 and a daughter who is 19. I work full-time selling new construction homes, and I absolutely love it! Yardwork is also one of my favorite things to do...from grass cutting to weed wacking...if I can be outside, I will be playing in the yard.

    This is the month that I’ll get below 208 pounds. I can feel it!

    August 01: 209.8
    August 02: 209.4

    Jill
  • Patti241
    Patti241 Posts: 5,067 Member
    Hi I am Patti. I am 64 and a widow. I am retired from the Federal Government. I weigh on Weds.

    August 7:
  • cattherien
    cattherien Posts: 370 Member
    I'm Charlene, 59yo, 5'8", married 40 years to Allen, 6 kids, 9 grandkids, work as a caregiver for the elderly.

    August weight goal: 180
    🥛= I met my water goal
    ✍️= I logged all my food
    🧂= I stayed under my sodium limit
    🧮= I stayed under my calorie limit
    🥏= Disc golf (golf, but with a Frisbee)
    🚶= Steps (number)

    Aug 1: 183.2 ✍️🧂🤦😬 🚶(5361)
    Aug 2: 183.4 🥛✍️ 🚶(4620)

    I'm going to try adding in my steps from the previous day, and see if I like that or not. I didn't expect that I would miss seeing the motivation from exercise calories earned in the MFP diary, but I do; July felt like I didn't get any steps at all, because I wasn't logging it anywhere and I had my watch un-paired from it.

    I don't have high expectations for the number; I have had plantar fasciitis in one of my feet for the last 12 years. I do have prescription hard orthotics and they do help a lot.

    Update on Oliver: I didn't have to fight him to get him into the crate, and when I got home from work, he hadn't destroyed it in his panic to get out. 😀👍 Workable solution!

  • Canlafre921
    Canlafre921 Posts: 11 Member
    edited August 2
    Hi! Happy August, I am looking to join the group! I am in need of some motivation and support!

    I'm Candi. I am 43, I work full time for the State, married for 22 years, 3 daughters (19, 15 and 12). All are super active in several sports especially softball (year round :smile: ), so we are always on the go, usually only one day off of sports a week, if that, so a lot of eating on the go!
    I have Crohn's disease (diagnosed when I was 15). Started Wegovy three months ago to help jump start my weight loss. Been going great, till July, haven't lost anything this month. Wegovy has made me feel great! So I have started this week logging my food, to try and see what I am doing wrong.

    Aug 1: 197.2
    Aug 2: 197.7

    Candi
  • BrenM1985
    BrenM1985 Posts: 201 Member
    Hey all...
    38/f 4'11
    First time in this challenge! I have been maintaining between 120-125 for the past year and am ready to recommit to lose the last few lbs. I'm aiming for 110-115 ish. I am currently training for a half marathon and hoping to get a PB in September :)

    Starting Weight: April 2022 - 167
    Current Weight: 121.7
    Goal Weight for Aug: 116.7

    Aug. 1 - 121.7
    Aug. 2 - 121.7
  • andreajlnhe
    andreajlnhe Posts: 263 Member
    Hi All! Happy August!
    I'm a 47 year-old mom of five. We are a very busy family and I'm always running around with a to-list about a mile long. 😁 In the midst of it I'm working on getting to my goal weight (again)!

    Height: about 5'2"
    August start weight: 126.0
    August goal weight: 123.0

    Aug 1: 126.0
    Aug 2: 125.2
  • jo_casey42
    jo_casey42 Posts: 124 Member
    SW: 253
    First Goal: onederland
    UGW: TBD

    August 1 - 236.8
    August 2 - 237
    August 3 -
    August 4 -
    August 5 -
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  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,342 Member
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    My name is Donna. I am 5’ 5” tall, 64 years old and from Michigan USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.

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


    This Challenge Starting Weight (from July 31st): 188.4
    Goal: 184.4 (Four lb Loss)
    Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx
    Total Lost/Gained this month: xxxxx



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



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


    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!

    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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  • koeitjiesa
    koeitjiesa Posts: 408 Member
    Hi all. I'm back for August. I'm very proud of my journey so far. I'm looking forward to continuing my healthier lifestyle with you all.

    My starting weight in April: 94.2kg
    My current weight: 80.8kg
    My goal weight for August: 77kg

    August 1 - 80.8kg
    August 2 - 80.9kg
    August 3 - 81.0kg
    August 4 -
    August 5 -
    August 6 -
    August 7 -
    August 8 -
    August 9 -
    August 10 -
    August 11 -
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  • iLive2Walk
    iLive2Walk Posts: 5,503 Member
    edited August 3
    Hello I'm Darlene. Retired, 63-year-old. Married (Greg), one adult daughter (Allyson), and one goldendoodle (Monty), back for another month with this supportive group. I have been on this weight loss journey since January 2023, and with this group since April 2023. I have lost 84.5 pounds since the beginning of my journey. This group (along with a couple others I am in) has played a very important part in me reaching my goals. Thank you @jm216 for setting it up again this month! I and working on my last 10ish pounds to goal (may change that when I get there). Happy to be back for another month.

    Starting Weight 228

    SW Dec: 228 | Jan: 217 | Feb: 212 | Mar: 207.6 | Apr 200.2 | May 194.8 | Jun: 189.6 | Jul: 187.4 | Aug: 179.8 | Sep: 174.2 | Oct: 169.6 | Nov 164.6 | Dec 164 | Jan 159.8 | Feb 156.8 | Mar 152.8 | Apr 151.6 | May 149.6 | Jun 145 | Jul 143.5

    😎🌻August:😎🌻

    My August Goals

    👣 Average 10k Steps per day
    📝 Log Daily
    🥗 Stay under my calorie range
    💪 Strength Train 3 days per week
    🫀 Cardio 3 days per week
    🦵 PT Knee Stretch and Strength 3 days per week
    🧘‍♀️ 1Rest day - stretch routine
    🏡Declutter - one day per week
    💦 8+ glasses of water
    🧂Stay under sodium goal
    ⚖️ Lose 2% of body weight


    My July Reflection for anyone who cares to read:
    July Reflection

    July was a tough month for me. I do not really understand why I lost motivation this month, but probably a combination of not being able to do my normal exercise routine coupled with getting close to my goal and self-sabotage.

    I lost 1.5 pounds this month. My goal was to at least lose 2% of my body weight which would have been about 3 pounds. I got close for a couple of days – but then went over the top and gained some back. The good thing is that I got back at it right away and did not allow the one-day binges to continue into a weekend, or weeklong binge. Down 84.5 pounds since I started this journey.

    Exercise was different for me this month as well. The doctor asked that complete non weight bearing exercises, so no real walking. My strength, cardio, stretch, and steps were all done in the chair most of the month. I did get the green light to start up again at the end of the month and am slowly transitioning from chair to standing.

    Now for the good news – I reached the 1,500-mile marker on my quest to walk 2,024 miles in 2024, logging about 150 miles in July (mostly seated). I found a place on my Garmin app which gives me the total intentional exercise time – so much easier for me to track my second goal which was 2,024 miles of intentional exercise (I count 20 minutes as a mile). I was previously doing it on an excel spreadsheet – which probably wasn’t too accurate. With this new calculation I am at 1,181 miles to date – just where I should be to complete it for the year. I can do it.

    There are a lot of obstacles in my way for the month of August. Family picnic this weekend, followed by my birthday, then a three-day girl’s trip to Turning Stone Casino, and then finally a three-day trip for my wedding anniversary. With that in mind am going to keep the same goal as July – a 2% loss. Yes, I would love to see that ideal number (3.5 pounds), but that dangling carrot hasn’t helped me with my goals, so am going to shoot for that in September when it is much more reachable. It is also break time for both the Hogwarts and BLC challenges – so need to motivate myself – not as easy to do.

    I have thought a lot about what my final goal should be. My initial goal was five pounds under the ideal range or 135 pounds. But when I look at myself, I still do not see fit. So am adjusting it to 100-pound loss or January 8, 2025 (my two-year starting date) whichever comes first.

    My Goals for August:


    • 2% loss for the month (about 2.5 pounds)
    • Alternate Cardio and Strength
    • Average 11K Steps per day
    • Continue Physical Therapy Knee exercise – every other day
    • Reduce Calories Gained by Exercise to 25% of earned

    My Before and After for July

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    Aug 1: 142.8 😁 👣 📝 🥗 💪 💦 🧂 I'll never get it - didn't really do anything different - but a nice swish. Nothing exciting happening - end of the month is reflection and budget day so spent a good amount of time at the computer. I added a new goal this month - declutter - thinking one declutter thing a week. We'll see how that goes on my goal to become more minimalistic. My Aunt cancelled the family picnic that was planned for this weekend. My other Aunt is up from Florida and we were all going to get together - but it is supposed to rain all day so she cancelled. I'm sorry to see it because I haven't seen a couple of my cousins in a long time - but one less temptation this month is probably a good thing as August is filled with one to many for me.

    Aug 2: 142.7 😁👣 📝 🥗 🦵🫀 💦 🧂Nice day yesterday, went out on the boat, a little dip in the water. I love our little lake (which only town resisdents can use). I counted the boats that were on the water - 2 boats, 1 jet ski, and a paddle board (plus us). My knee was feeling great yesterday, and I got in 17K steps. This was my daily goal pre knee injury so was so happy to see it. I'm feeling a little sore this morning though, so will curb it a little today.

    Aug 3: 142.4 😁👣 📝 🥗 💪 💦 🧂Hot and Humid in Connecticut yesterday. Got our walk in, but was super sticky. We harvested our first pot of potatoes (we picked the little one to see how they were doing) and got seven good potatoes from the pot. Super happy with that. After a terrible garden year, it was nice to see some profits from our work. We talked about next year's garden and all we can seem to grown this year is tomatoes and potatoes (and ok arugula). Even the fruit trees - no apples, no pears - we do have peaches but the squirrels are taking them one by one before they are ripe. No big plans for today - it's also going to be a hot and humid one.
  • iLive2Walk
    iLive2Walk Posts: 5,503 Member
    @cattherien - Oh no! How did he do in the crate? Sounds like Monty - but ours was at a VBRO. We rented a house in Florida for a month, my sister, her hubby and her pup came for a week of the trip. Monty was just a year old so, thought definitely wanted to play 24/7. Rex (my sister's dog) weighs all of 15 pounds soaking wet. I thought we should separate them while we were out because I didn't want Monty to hurt him. So we put Rex in their bedroom and Monty in mine. Well someone Rex got out and came to our bedroom door - Monty of course wanted to get out and Rex wanted to get in. Needless to say - it's a good thing we took the renter's insurance option. We travel with them a lot now - and never leave them apart. Rex is tired when we get home - but no problems with the places we stay.

    @deepwoodslady Enjoy your time with DD and DGS. Your house with it's revolving door is such a pleasant thing to see. Even with all your renovations you still have them coming to visit a LOT. Shows how much love there is in your house! Be strong my friend. You can do it.

    @cinw1501 @andreajlnhe Welcome back!

    @patti241 @canlfre921@brenM1985 Welcome to the group.

    Hope I didn't miss anyone - but if so welcome to you too!
  • cattherien
    cattherien Posts: 370 Member
    edited August 3
    Hello to all the new members! I hope you guys like it here. It's a very warm, chatty group and very encouraging.

    I'm Charlene, 59yo, 5'8", married 40 years to Allen, 6 kids, 9 grandkids, work as a caregiver for the elderly.

    August weight goal: 180
    🥛= I met my water goal
    ✍️= I logged all my food
    🧂= I stayed under my sodium limit
    🧮= I stayed under my calorie limit
    🥏= Disc golf (golf, but with a Frisbee)
    🚶= Steps (number)
    📚= I read at least 30 minutes

    Aug 1: 183.2 ✍️🧂🤦😬 🚶(5361)
    Aug 2: 183.4 🥛✍️ 🚶(4620)
    Aug 3: 182.5 🥛✍️🚶....? 📚 😀

    A nice no-reason whoosh. 🎉 I was a little over on salt and calories again yesterday. I didn't put my steps in and added a ? because I wasn't sure I could trust my step count from my Amazfit smart watch; so I put my phone intentionally in my pocket or in my hand when walking, and had Google Fit open, and compared step count.

    Watch: 4751
    Fit: 2862

    Wow, big difference! I'm leaning more toward trusting the Google Fit step count. But in all fairness, I didn't have precise location turned on for my watch but it is turned on for Fit; so I did turn that on for the watch this morning, and I'll give it a couple more days to compare, and then decide. I wear my watch on my dominant wrist, so I'm guessing some of the step count is just arm movement; I did my gel backfill on my nails yesterday, which means a lot of arm movement with a nail file. It's also possible the watch gyro is just subpar. If that's the case and I need to use Google Fit, I may have to get one of those belt clips for my phone if I'm going to do it that way, because not all my pants/slacks/skirts have pockets. Old lady nerdify, I guess. Another option is to just research basic pedometers. Or just use my watch but only count 50% of steps. Decisions, decisions.
  • cattherien
    cattherien Posts: 370 Member
    @ilive2walk oh shoot, at a VRBO! That had to have been a big shock when you guys got back! I'm glad you had the insurance, too [phew]. Looks like you guys figured it out though, and that the two dogs actually do better when left together rather than separated.

    Oliver handled the crate just fine. Well, lemme rephrase that: he was resigned to going into the crate when I put him there. And he didn't eat my house again. So it's a win. His "Grandma" picked him up last night. I do enjoy having him. But, I'm also glad he went home, and I have that stress of his emotional well-being while I'm at work, off my shoulders.

    @deepwoodslady good for you on the smaller snacking - progress! I'm sorry you've got no AC, will that be something you're going to have installed? Or is it already there, but because of all the people going in-and-out, you have it turned off so that it isn't running constantly?

    @ozdeelite hey, I see that scale drop! Good job. 🎉
  • jo_casey42
    jo_casey42 Posts: 124 Member
    SW: 253
    First Goal: onederland
    UGW: TBD

    August 1 - 236.8
    August 2 - 237
    August 3 - 236.8
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  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,342 Member
    cattherien wrote: »
    @deepwoodslady good for you on the smaller snacking - progress! I'm sorry you've got no AC, will that be something you're going to have installed? Or is it already there, but because of all the people going in-and-out, you have it turned off so that it isn't running constantly?

    @cattherien My house was not equipped with central air when I bought it a couple of years ago. I've never bothered with purchasing a window air unit, seems to cumbersome. I recently looked into an HVAC company that quoted me over $10,000 to install my 3200 sq foot home. I have too many projects and places that need that $10,000 more so it definitely won't be this year. I'll just have to make it through with the multiple fans. I'll be okay. I'm well-equipped because I actually grew up quite poor even if I have been a little spoiled since. :)
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,342 Member
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    My name is Donna. I am 5’ 5” tall, 64 years old and from Michigan USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.

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


    This Challenge Starting Weight (from July 31st): 188.4
    Goal: 184.4 (Four lb Loss)
    Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx
    Total Lost/Gained this month: xxxxx



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



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


    08/01-188.6-(Trend Weight 190.2)-


    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.

    08/03-188.4-(Trend Weight 189.9)- I feel like its back to the drawing board with the weight since I’ve landed back at starting weight. At least my trend is turning downward. Hey, you got to grab them nuggets whenever and wherever you can, right? Have a lovely Saturday ya’ll.


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  • andreajlnhe
    andreajlnhe Posts: 263 Member
    Hi All! Happy August!
    I'm a 47 year-old mom of five. We are a very busy family and I'm always running around with a to-list about a mile long. 😁 In the midst of it I'm working on getting to my goal weight (again)!

    Height: about 5'2"
    August start weight: 126.0
    August goal weight: 123.0

    Aug 1: 126.0
    Aug 2: 125.2
    Aug 3: 125.6

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