Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 269

deepwoodslady

Blueberries59 wrote: »

Moved to Round 269....

Me - Meg, age 65, desk job
Height - 65"
Starting (late) Round 269 -149.4 lbs
Goal #1 - 142 lbs
Motto: Don't let perfection and extremism get in the way of good enough.

I'm moderately active, (swim, walk, strength training - all to support my love of snow skiing!), and I like healthy foods, but I'm easily lead astray by work stress and outside eating opportunities. I've tried to give up logging and just go with the flow, but that's got me in heap of trouble. So I'm back to MFP, confessing my sins to you all.

My plan is to stay in the 1650 calorie range and adjust from there. Eating too little can only last a day or two before I make bad, bad choices. Striving for daily 85+grams protein, 25+grams fiber, with a side focus on low sodium and high potassium.

Thanks for letting me bare my soul.

@Blueberries59 It's great to have you here, thank for joining!

deepwoodslady

Where's Tish?

SModa61

musicsax wrote: »

quiltingjaine wrote: »

@SModa61 @deepwoodslady @musicsax I’m definitely on that struggle bus too!

Seems like the 'strugglers' group is growing!

Met up with DB, first time after his DP passed away at the way too early age of 46. DB lives a long way from us, we see him very infrequently & is very introvert, so not a sharer of info 😞. However, he finally opened up to me, it seems that his DPs bad health leading to heart failure followed by kidney, liver failure & then a massive stroke, was originally caused by heavy drinking. By the time he realised he was abusing his body and went teetotal, the damage was too late to reverse. He was on the list for a heart transplant, but his other organs gave up before one became available.
This has made me think about how I am abusing my body when I have binges with way too much sugar, fat & salt. I know I am a food addict. I'm going to try to think about this when I am tempted to over indulge, I need to start respecting my body more and think about whether I want to be in the best health I can be. My body has served me so well for 66 years, it deserves to be give the best chance to keep serving me well & I've been really lucky that life has not dealt me a raw health deal.
Sorry this post is so long, but I need to get it down in written word to help make it stuck!!

@musicsax For me, a less obvious benefit of being active in this group is by reflecting and expressing myself when composing a post. I do not know why, but there appears to be something special about writing out your thoughts. I was never a diary or journal person, but this group has made understand why so many people keep them. Your "long post" hopefully brings you clarity.

So sorry to hear of your brother's partner. Maybe if this loss refocuses your attention on your health, your DB will have more years with his sister and DP's passing will not be in vain.

jspecies11

70 yo female; 5’5”
SW 127.6#
Goals: optimize health; maintain wt under 130#
Strategy:
Hydration 💧 64 oz minimum
Strength training 🏋️‍♀️
Follow nutrition plan🥕
Move 👣🚴‍♀️ daily
Showing today’s weigh in; yesterday’s success

8/14 DNW -away
8/15 DNW -away
8/16 127.6# 👣
8/17 127.8# 💧🏋️‍♀️🥕
8/18 127.4# 🏋️‍♀️🥕👣
8/19 128.0# 🏋️‍♀️
8/20 127.6# 💧🏋️‍♀️🥕👣
8/21
8/22
8/23

judefit1

Jude, 5’-2”, 67 YO
HW 165
CW: 125ish
I joined this group in Rnd 245 on Dec 18 2023, when I realized I was eating my way through the holidays; I finally got on the scale and was hovering just under 150 lbs. It took about 4 months to reach my goal weight of 125. Sounds great, but I’ve done this before, which is why I’m still here.
It’s not just about losing, it’s about changing the habits of a lifetime that keep me stuck in self-defeating cycles with food.

EW Rnd 268: 124.6
SW Rnd 269: 123.8
Previous rounds:

SW Rnd 245: 146.6
SW Rnd 246: 147.0
SW Rnd 247: 143.4
SW Rnd 248: 140.8
SW Rnd 249: 140.6
SW Rnd 250: 137.2
SW Rnd 251: 136.2
SW Rnd 252: 134.2
SW Rnd 253: 133.4
SW Rnd 254: 131.6
SW Rnd 255: 130.0
SW Rnd 256: 128.8
SW Rnd 257: 126.8
SW Rnd 258: 129.0 post AZ trip
SW Rnd 259: 126.0
SW Rnd 260: 124.8
SW Rnd 261: 125.2
SW Rnd 262:126.6
SW Rnd 263: 123.4
SW Rnd 264: 124.4
SW Rnd 265: 125.0 post MV trip
SW Rnd 266:125.0
SW Rnd 267: 124.0
SW Rnd 268: 125.4
SW Rnd 269: 123.8

Goals this round:
* stay steady with good habits, but enjoy the treats
* use that travel scale- it’s a big help to know where you are
* if the number is a little higher, just use the info to help that day’s choices
* to enjoy the people, the places- and the amazing food- it’s Italy!

8/14: 123.8
8/15: DNW
8/16: 123.8
8/17: 124.6
8/18: 123.2
8/19: 123.2
8/20: DNW
8/21: 125.2
8/22:
8/23:
8/21: Verona, Beautiful city, much larger than I expected. Main avenue lined with couture shops opens to a vast piazza surrounding an ancient arena that houses opera performances all summer. Winding side streets to the river in the ancient city. Much to see here, we’ll just scratch the surface in our very short visit.

musicsax

🎷 66 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 269 (my 199th). So grateful as always @Quiltingjaine for another round.

Not proud of my continual cycle of good few days followed by days of binge and scrambling to recover. Yet again I am starting again to try to overcome this, fingers crossed I’ll manage it this time. There is just over 4 weeks to my holiday, a pound a week would make me very close to where I want to be, so that is my goal for the next 3 rounds. I’ve done it before, I CAN do it again if I remain strong.
Goals for this round;
• First and foremost, no feeding frenzies
• to lose!
I need to remain consistent - it does work! Good luck for success everyone.

Achieved goal weigh of 125lb in summer 2016 by losing 66lb and then gradually gained between 7 and 11 since then & didn't want to gain any more, it’s taken me 75 rounds to achieve target of 130 = back to maintenance!! But then I crept up again, so need to get back to around 134. A healthy lifestyle must be a permanent way of life.

Updated 20.08.24 – I met up with DB, first time after his DP passed away at the way too early age of 46. DB lives a long way from us, we see him very infrequently & is very introvert, so not a sharer of info 😞. However, he finally opened up to me, it seems that his DPs bad health leading to heart failure followed by kidney, liver failure & then a massive stroke, was originally caused by heavy drinking. By the time he realised he was abusing his body and went teetotal, the damage was too late to reverse. He was on the list for a heart transplant, but his other organs gave up before one became available.
This has made me think about how I am abusing my body when I have binges with way too much sugar, fat & salt. I know I am a food addict. I'm going to try to think about this when I am tempted to over indulge, I need to start respecting my body more and think about whether I want to be in the best health I can be. My body has served me so well for 66 years, it deserves to be give the best chance to keep serving me well & I've been really lucky that life has not dealt me a raw health deal.

End of round 69 134.2 lbs 22.2.18 to 03.03.19
End of round 70 133.6 04.03.18 to 13.03.19
End of round 71 132.4
End of round 72 133.2
End of round 73 132.8
End of round 74 132
End of round 75 131.4
End of round 76 130.2
End of round 77 132.4
End of round 78 134.4
End of round 79 132
End of round 80 133.6

End of round 81 133.8
End of round 82 132.4
End of round 83 133.4
End of round 84 133
End of round 85 131.6
End of round 86 133.0
End of round 87 134.8
End of round 88 132.8 (2 pounds lost)
End of round 89 138.2 (5.4 pounds gained)
End of round 90 135 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 91 132.8 (2.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 92 133 (0.2 pound up from end of last round)
End of round 93 135.6 (2.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 94 135.8 (0.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 95 134.4 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 96 134.4 (no loss no gain!!)
End of round 97 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 98 133.4 (1.6 down from end of last round)
End of round 99 134.4 (1 up from end of last; not bad for Christmas period!)
End of round 100 133.4 (1 down from end of last round)
End of round 101 137.2 (3.8 pounds up)
End of round 102 136 (1.2 pounds down from last round – not bad considering Dad unexpectedly passed away 3 days before end of round & I went totally off plan & no walking!)
End of round 103 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down from last round – better!)
End of round 104 – 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 105 – 133.6 (1.4 down from end of last round)
End of round 106 – 133.6 (same as last round)
End of round 107 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 108 – 134.2 (0.6 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 109 – 135.6 (1.4 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 110 – 133.2 (2.4 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 111 – 133.2 (same as last round)
End of round 112 – 133.6 (increase of 0.4)
End of round 113 – 132.8 (0.8
End of round 114 – 136 (3.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 115 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 116 – 133.4 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 117 – 135.4 (2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 118 – 136 (1.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 119 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down)
End of round 120 – 135.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 121 – 135.2 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 122 – 133.2 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 123 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 124 - 134.8 (2.4 pounds up)
End of round 125 - 135 (0.2 pounds up) – get a grip!!!
End of round 126 - 135 - same as last round
End of round 127 - 133.8 (1.2 pounds down
End of round 128 - 133.4 (0.4 pound down)
End of round 129 - 134.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 130 - 133 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 131 - 133.6 (0.6 up)
End of round 132 – 134 (0.4 up)
End of round 133 – 134 .4 (0.4 up)
End of round 134 – 132.2 (2.2 pounds down) see what not binging can do!!
End of round 135 – 131.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 136 – 132.8 (1 pound up – happy for Christmas period, lower than at this time for many years!)
End of round 137 – 134 (1.2 pound up ugh!!)
End of round 138 - 131.2 (2.8 pounds down)
End of round 139 – 130.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 140 – 132.4 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 141 – 131 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 142 – 129.8 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 143 – 130.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 144 – 130.2 (0.6 pounds down)
End of round 145 – 132 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 146 – 133.8 (1.8 pounds up – again!!)
End of round 147 – 133.2 (0.6 down)
End of round 148 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 149 – 132.4
End of round 150 – 133.8 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 151 – 135.8 (2 pounds up)
End of round 152 – 134 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 153 – 135.4 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 154 – 132.2 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 155 - 133.6 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 156 - 134 (0.4 pounds up)
End of round 157 - 133.6 (0.4 pounds down)
End of round 158 – 135.4 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 159 – 134.4 (1 pound down)
End of round 160 – 135.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 161 – 134.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 162 – 133.6 (0.6 down)
End of round 163 – 136.2 (2.6 up)
End of round 164 – 136 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 165 – 135.8 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 166 – 136 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 167 – 138 (2 pounds up)
End of round 168 – 135 (3 pounds down)
End of round 169 – 134.4 (0.6 pound down)
End of round 170 – 133 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 171 – 135.4 (2.4 up)
End of round 172 – 135.6 (0.2 up)
End of round 173 – 137.6 (2 pounds up)
End of round 174 – 135.2 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 175 – 138 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 176 – did not complete (away on family holiday)
End of round 177 – 138
End or round 178 – 137.8 (0.2 down)
End of round 179 – 139.4 (1.6 pounds up)
End of round 180 – 137 (2.4 pounds lost)
End of round 181 – 139.2 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 182 – 135.6 (3.6 pounds down)
End of round 183 – 138.2 (2.4 up)
End of round 184 - 136 (2.2 pounds down)
End of round 185 – 136.4 (0.4 gain)
End of round 186 – 136.4 (same)
End of round 187 – 138.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 188 – DNW (away for Queen's platinum jubilee celebrations)
End of round 189 – 139.2
End of round 190 – 139.8
End of round 191 – 139.8
End of round 192 – 138.8 (1 pound lost)
End of round 193 – 138.2 (0.6 lost)
End of round 194 – 136.4 (1.8 lost)
End of round 195 – 139.2 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 196 – 138 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 197 – 138.2 (0.2 up)
End of round 198 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 199 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 200 – 138.8 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 201 – 138.2 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 202 – 137.8 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 203 – 137.6 (loss of 0.2)
End of round 204 – 135.8 (1.8 pounds lost)
End of round 205 – 135.6(0.6 pound lost)
End of round 206 – 135.4 (0.2 pound lost)
End of round 207 – 136.4 (1 pound gain) (Caravan Christmas Party Rally)
End of round 208 - 137.2 (0.8 pound gain)
End of round 209 - 137.4 (0.2 pound gain) (Christmas period)
End of round 210 – DNW (Lanzarote holiday)
End of round 211 – 138.2
End of round 212 – 139.8
End of round 213 – 139
End of round 214 – 138.2 (1.2 pounds loss)
End of round 215 – 139.2 (1 pound up)
End of round 216 – 136.6 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 217 – 137.8 (1.2 pounds up)
End of round 218 – 140.4 (2.6 pounds up – need to reverse this trend!)
End of round 219 – 139.8 (0.6 down)
End of round 220 – DNW
End of round 221 – 140.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 222 – 139.8 (1 pound down)
End of round 223 – 140 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 224 – 139.2 (0.8 pound down)
End of round 225 – 139.4 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 226 – 141 (1.6 pound up)
End of round 227 – 139.8 (1.2 pound down)
End of round 228 – 139.6 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 229 – 140.2 (0.6 pound up)
End of round 230 – 139.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 231 - 138.2 (1.6 pounds down)
End of round 232 – 140.6 (2.4 pounds up)
End of round 233 – 138.8 (1.8 ponds down)
End of round 234 – 140.2 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 235 – DNW – on holiday
End of round 236 – 142
End of round 237 – DNW, staying at DS’s.
End of round 238 – 139.8
End of round 239 – 139.6 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 240 – 139 (0.4 pound down)
End of round 241 – 138.8 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 242 – 138.6 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 243 – 139.8 (1.2 pounds up)
End of round 244 – 141 (2.2 pounds up)
End or round 245 – DNW – away for Christmas with no scales
End of round 246 - 143.8
End of round 247 – 142.6 (loss of 1.2 pounds)
End of round 248 – 143.6 (gain of 1 pound) 26.01.24
End of round 249 – 141.6 (2 pounds down) 05.02.24
End of round 250 – DNW – away on holiday with family, Whitchurch.
End of round 251 – 242
End of round 252 – 242.6
End of round 253 – DNW but 142.2 the previous day
End of round 254 – 141 (loss of 1.2 pounds)
End of round 255 – 141.8 (increase 0.8)
End of round 256 – 141.6 (loss of 0.2 pound)
End of round 257 – 141.4 (loss of 0.2 pound)
End of round 258 – 140.6 (loss of 0.8 pound)
End f round 259 – 140 (loss of 0.6 pound)
End of round 260 – 140.2 (increase of 1 pound)
End of round 261 – 141.6 (increase of 1.4 pound)
End of round 262 – 139.2 (loss of 2.4 pounds) 03.06.24 – 14.06.24
End of round 263 – 140.8 (gain 1.6 pound) 15-24.06.24
End of round 264 – 139.2 (loss of 1.6 pound) 25.06.24 - 04.07.24
End of round 265 – 139.8 (gain of 0.6 pound) round weigh in 2 days early due to weekend away 05-14.07.24
End of round 266 – 139.4 (loss of 0.4 pound) 15-24.07.24
End of round 267 - DNW - Transplant Games 25.07.24 - 03.08.24
End of round 268 – 140.2 (trend 140.7) 04-13.08.24

***
SW Rnd 269 140.6
8/14 140.6 – (trend 140.7) – 8.82 miles walked, want to make this round count.
8/15 140 – (trend 140.6) – 9.18 miles walked.
8/16 141 – (trend 140.7) – 7.57 miles walked.
8/17 141.6 – (trend 140.7) 6.98 miles walked.
8/18 141.6 – (trend 140.9) 7.52 miles walked, we left home very early yesterday morning to travel up to the beach to spend the seaside day with our grown up DS & DD, their families and all 4 of our little DGC. A magical day !!
8/19 141 – (trend 140.9) 6.79 miles walked. Met up with siblings for lunch, we try to do this twice per year, see DSs weekly, but good to see DB too.
8/20 140.6 (trend 140.9) 6.5 miles walked.
8/21 140.8 (trend 140.9) 6.88 miles walked. I didn’t achieve my mini goal of 139.6, but I’ll keep plodding on.
8/22
8/23
👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!!! 👍👍.

Skyleen75

@_JeffreyD_ Just being aware is very important. I don’t think I’ve listened to this particular podcast. It’s a shame that our health is a commodity that gets used to keep wealth in the hands of few. Creating an unending cycle of poverty, poor health and dependency on pharmaceuticals.
A shame because the advancements in medical science really could create an increased quality and prolonged lives for so many.
Sigh no simple answer but I’m going to keep trying to stay off meds as long as I can, shopping at the farmers market probably helps!

Skyleen75

@Chapter_3 Lol I think you just told us all to get off the bus and start walking!!!!

@musicsax you said it.

Skyleen75

HW- 242
LW- 142
Feb 5th 2024- 200.4

I enjoy reading everyone’s posts with my morning coffee.

Rnd 268 End Weight 171.2

8/15- 170.6
8/16- 170.8
8/17- 172.8
8/18- 172.6
8/19- 171.2
8/20- 173.6
8/21- 171.4
8/20- 171.0 I’m meditating on keeping this coming weekend on the healthy habits track instead of the hedonistic gluttony track.
This evening is Indian food at the market, which I will be enjoying in a healthy portion. We’re having a false fall and im enjoying the cooler temperatures.

UTMom81

65 year old female, 5'5"
Highest Weight: 213 (in ~2005)
Lowest Weight: 143 (in ~2019)
Goal Weigh: 150

RND 252: SW-191.3, EW-187.6
RND 253: SW- 187.6, EW- 185.6
RND 254: SW- 185.6, EW-181.4
RND 255: SW-181.4, EW—181.4
RND 256: SW-181.4, EW—179.4
RND 257: SW- 179.4, EW—178.4
RND 258: SW—178.4, EW-177.4
RND 259: SW- 177.4, EW- 176.6
RND 260: SW- 176.6, EW: 174.0
RND 261: SW—174.0, EW: 174.2
RND 262: SW—176, EW: 173.4
RND 263: SW—173.4, EW: 173.8
RND 264: SW—173.8, EW: 171.8
RND 265: SW—171.8, EW: 170.4
RND 266: SW—170.4, EW: 169.0
RND 267: SW—169, EW: 168.8
RND 268: SW—168.8, EW—165.4

SW RND 269 165.4

8/14 164.6 A bit of a loss to start the round is never a bad thing. I need to drink more water, so that's going to be my focus along with my macros this round. Fingers crossed!
8/15 165.0
8/16 165.4
8/17 165.0
8/18. 165.6 Got in a nice hike in the mountains yesterday which did me so much good!
8/19 166.2 Did not track religiously this week and it shows. Too much food on the go and some comfort food in there too. Gotta get my head back in the game if I’m going to salvage this round.
8/20 165.2 Dad is back in the hospital today. Praying for an end to his suffering.
8/21 164.8 Did well with the hospital food yesterday—no giving in to the sweets and heavy starches that are prevalent there. Did do some “hospital walking.” Pushed water some yesterday, which I plan on continuing today.
8/22
8/23

_JeffreyD_

Male: 67
6’-2”
OSW: 237.8 (Nov. 2016.) I was actually at 250 in 2011 or so…
OGW: 199 (just to say I did)
Maintenance Range Goal: 200-205

Goals for this round:

1. Log my food daily; try to eat cleaner and work on portion control… really try this time.
2. Daily exercise; at least some movement…
3. Drink 90 oz. water.
4. Do the first three goals.


Round 268 Posts
This is my posting format….

Month/Day: Scale Reading - First thing today after bathroom visit before getting dressed.
/ Logged Food - yesterday; Exercise – yesterday; water - yesterday / Comment

Previous posts:

8/14: 218.6
/logged; no exercise; 66 oz water/
Bump up from yesterday, because yesterday was an anomaly. No exercise because I am still recovering from my back tweak. Gradual improvement, but still very sore. I was able to get out of the house at least.

On a very happy note, my nose biopsy came back CLEAR! Thank you Lord! Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.

8/15: 219.4
/not; not; 70 oz water/
Hard to move/exercise. Easy to eat. Came home from a meeting last night and shamelessly snacked like it didn’t matter. What that amounts to is trading yesterday’s stress for tomorrow’s strain.

8/16: 221.2 got too busy to log yesterday, but I did weigh.
8/17: 220.0
/logged; small steps ☹; 66 oz water/
My starting weight this round was really low, so I am just trying to get back there. But not trying hard enough. I am a pushover when it comes to temptation these days. I remember from other weight loss successes that I need to embrace the “hunger pang.” (Such a joke because I have never truly been hungry in my entire life. My first-world life.)

8/18: 221.2
/no logging; exercised; 66 oz water/
It has been a combination of my DW’s good cooking (using the produce of her garden mixed with all kinds of goodies) and eating out last night at a sort of higher end Mexican restaurant. I ordered a burrito, and it was so big I brought half home. I never do that; I always clean my plate like a good boy.

Needless to say I did not embrace the hunger feelings yesterday.

And today is our 45th anniversary! I am so blessed that she chose me! Where does the time go?

8/19: 221.8
/no logging; small exercise; little water/
Ok I think the anniversary celebration is over. Onward to the next 45 years.

8/20: 221.2
/logged; exercised; 90 oz water/
Listened to a podcast yesterday highlighting the dark side of “big food” and “big pharma,” in bed with our “big government.” (I don’t want my post to start a Facebook-like rant thread here on JGMTD, so I will not share the source. I am not promoting it.) Suffice to say I need to avoid processed food and medication to the degree it is possible. I, at the very least, want to be informed.

Easier said than done.

8/13: 217.4
SW on day before this round.

8/21: 221.4
/logged; exercised; 80 oz water/
I was no angel yesterday, but I feel I deserve better than this scale reading this morning. Plugging along.

I might need to become more militant with my attitude about my relationship with food. I just used a word (militant) that I thought I should look up. Ha! Synonyms are:
aggressive,
violent,
belligerent,
bellicose,
assertive,
pushy,
vigorous,
forceful,
active,
fierce,
combative,
pugnacious,
radical,
extremist,
extreme,
enthusiastic,
zealous,
fanatical,
ultra-active

I think it is proper word usage. Maybe except for the word violent. No, on second thought, I could violently slap my hand away from the refrigerator door. 😊

Antonyms are:
restrained,
apathetic



8/22
8/23




Historical Averages:

R 94: 210.7 (20191108 = date of the last day of the round)
R 95: 210.3
R 96: 210.5
R 97: 211.3 (20191208)
R 98: 212.7
R 99: 212.5* (some ghost vaycay entries)
R 100: 215.0* (ghost vaycay entries) (20200107)
R 101: 216.0* (some ghost vaycay entries)
R 102: 212.6
R 103: 211.9 (20200206)
R 104: 210.9
R 105: 212.5
R 106: 211.2 (20200307)
R 107: DNF
R 115: 215.6 (20200605)
R 116: 213.7
R 117: 213.1
R 118: 212.1 (20200705)
R 119: 212.4
R 120: 211.5
R 121: 207.9 (20200804)
R 122: 207.4
R 123: 207.3
R 124: 209.4 (20200903)
R 125: 208.9
R 126: 209.6
R 127: 209.1 (20201003)
R 128: 210.0
R 129: 210.6
R 130: 210.7 (20201102)
R 131: 211.5
R 132: 209.2
R 133: 211.7 (20201202)
R 134: 211.0
R 135: 211.5
R 136: DNW (20210101)
R 137: DNW
R 138: DNW
R 139: 215.7
R 140: 215.2 (20210210)
R 141: 213.6
R 142: 212.8 (20210302)
R 143: 211.5
R 144: 212.2
R 145: 211.6 (20210401)
R 146: DNW – scale broke during this round.
R 147: 213.1
R 148: 212.3 (20210501)
R 149: 209.7 (vacay 2nd half)
R 150: 210.4 (vacay 1st half)
R 151: 210.7
R 152: 211.0 (20210610)
R 153: 210.7
R 154: 210.6
R 155: 210.0 (20210710)
R 156: 210.9
R 157: 210.6
R 158: 207.8 (20210809)
R 159: 207.9
R 160: 205.9
R 161: 206.2 (20210908)
R 162: 205.9
R 163: 206.8
R 164: 207.1 (20211008)
R 165: 207.0
R 166: 207.3
R 167: 207.8 (20211107)
R 168: 206.2
R 169: 207.3
R 170: 208.2 (20211207)
R 171: 208.6
R 172: 207.4
R 173: 210.5 (20220106) Mostly estimated
R 174: 210.5 Mostly estimated
R 175: 211.8 Mostly estimated
R 176: 213.6 (20220205)
R 177: 214.6
R 178: 213.7
R 179: 213.7 (20220307)
R 180: 213.7
R.181: 214.2
R 182: 216.4 (20220406)
R 183: DNW
R 184: 216.2
R 185: 217.0 (20220506)
R 186: 216.8
R 187: 215.9
R 188: 217.1 (20220605)
R 189: 216.2
R 190: 215.5
R 191: 217.3 (20220705)
R 192: 217.9
R 193: DNW
R 194: 215.2 (20220804) Some guesstimates early I the round with no scale.
R 195: 216.2
R 196: 213.8
R 197: 216.0 (20220903)
R 198: 213.6
R 199: 214.7 (partial round)
R 200: 215.4 (20221003)
R 201: 215.6
R 202: 214.8
R 203: 215.7 (20221102)
R 204: 216.7
R 205: 217.2
R 206 DNW
R 207: 217.4
R 208: 218.6
R 209: DNW (20230101)
R 210: DNW
R 211: DNW
R 212: DNW
R 213: DNW (20230210)
R 214: 222.5 (post-surgery date)
R 215: 221.5 (20230302)
R 216: 222.2
R 217: 221.8
R 218 – 226 no data. AWOL
R 227: 224.8
R 228 – 242 no data. AWOL
R 243: 225.3 (20231207)
R 244: 224.4
R 245 – R 249 AWOL
R 250: 226.2
R 251: 227.4
R 252: 226.1 (20240306)
R 253: 223.0
R 254: 223.6
R 255: 224.4 (20240405)
R 256: 221.7
R 257: 220.4 incomplete
R 258: 223.2 (20240505)
R 259: 222.1
R 260: 220.1
R 261: 220.6 (20240604)
R 262: 219.3
R 263: 221.5
R 264: 221.4 (20240704)
R 265: 219.9
R 266: 219.8
R 267: AWOL
R 268: 219.1

I like to track averages due to my wild fluctuations. For the same reason, I like to weigh daily so I can see the lows from time to time. It gives me hope.

SModa61

@_JeffreyD_ How interesting. When I read your words, I interpreted the use of militant as equal to regimented (very strictly organized or controlled), but obviously I don't know my words, OR has modern word use shifted meanings and I am old enough to have been exposed to prior uses. I have no idea. I was most surprised that "restrained" was an antonym.

Edit: I found a more useful list of meanings
https://www.wordhippo.com/what-is/another-word-for/militant.html
which in part contains the following:

Adjective ▲
Strict or exacting in standards
hard-line inflexible uncompromising rigid strict rigorous stringent unbending unyielding tough exacting adamant intransigent stern unwavering steadfast brassbound intractable indurate undeviating diehard stiff extreme hardcore staunch immoderate hard-nosed cast-iron single-minded hard-core hard-boiled stand pat not giving an inch

So rigid, strict, unbending, unwavering are possible synonyms.

Losingit8305

8/14 130.6
8/15 130.2
8/16 130, doing alright so far. Have a good weekend all!
8/17 DNW
8/18 132, lots of eating out this weekend, back on track today
8/19 132
8/20 131
8/21 131.6
8/22
8/23

musicsax

@UTMom81 - thinking of you and your dear Dad xx

deepwoodslady

Round 269



MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 64 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.

ROUND 226 FOR ME.

“Today….I am choosing Me”

MY STATS:

Highest weight ever (05-10-2016): 253
Original starting weight on MFP: (01-11-2018) 235.0
R268 EW= 190.6
R269 EW= TBD


Current New Goals:
Weight:
Short Term Goal: To weigh less at the end of this round than I did at the end of the last round.
Final goal: 145-155. We’ll see how I look & feel when I get there.
Exercise: Move 30 minutes per day rotating activity.

LOOK AND SEE HOW THE UPS & DOWNS OF MY JOURNEY JUST HELPS ME BE A STRONGER & MORE DETERMINED ME

R43 thru R52 (06/07/18 thru 09/23/18) = -19.4 LOST (Ending weight 179.0)

R53 thru R62 (09/24/18 thru 01/01/19) = -4.1 GAINED (Ending weight 183.1)

R63 thru R72 (01/02/19 thru 04/11/19) = -8.1 GAINED (Ending weight 191.2)

R73 thru R82 (04/12/19 thru 07/20/19) = -5.5 GAINED (Ending weight 196.7)

R83 thru R92 (07/21/19 thru 10/28/19) = -8.7 LOST (Ending weight 188.0)

R93 thru R102 (10/29/19 thru 02/05/20) = -2.0 GAINED(Ending weight 190.0)

R103 thru 112 (02/06/20 thru 05/06/20) = -14.9 GAINED (Ending Weight 204.9)

R113 thru 122 (05/07/20 thru 08/23/20) = -4.7 GAINED (Ending Weight 209.6)

R 123 thru R132 (08/24 thru 12/02/20) = -1.5 LOST (Ending Weight 208.1)

R133 thru R142 (12/03/20 thru 03/01/21) = -0.7 LOST (Ending Weight 207.4)

R143 thru 152 (03/02/21 thru 06/10/21) = -3.6 LOST (Ending Weight 203.8)

R153 thru R162 (06/11/21 thru 09/18/21) = (b]-16.2 LOST [/b] (Ending Weight 187.6)

R163 thru R172 (09/19/21 thru 12/27/21) = (b]-5.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 192.6)

R173 thru R182 (12/28/21 thru 04/06/22) = (b]-7.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 199.6)

R183 thru R192 (04/07/22 thru 07/15/22) = -1.4 LOST (Ending Weight 198.2)

R193 thru R202 (07/16/22 thru 10/23/22) = -3.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 202.0)

R203 thru R212 (10/24/22 thru 01/31/23) = -7.2 LOST (Ending Weight 194.8)

R213 thru R222 (02/01/23 thru 05/11/23) = -0.5 GAINED (Ending Weight 195.3)

R223 thru R232 (05/12/23 thru 08/19/23) = -3.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 198.0)

R233 thru R242 (08/20/23 thru 11/27/23) = -17.6 LOST (Ending Weight 180.4)

R243 thru R252 (11/28/23 thru 03/06/24) = -2.6 LOST (Ending Weight 177.8)

R253 thru R262 (03/07/24 thru 06/14/24) = -5.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 183.6)

R263 (06/15/24 thru 06/24/24) = -3.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 187.4)

R264 (06/25/24 thru 07/04/24) = -1.2 LOST (Ending Weight 186.2)

R265 (07/05/24 thru 07/14/24) = -3.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 189.4)

R266 (07/15/24 thru 07/24/24) = -0.8 LOST (Ending Weight 188.6)

R267 (07/25/24 thru 08/03/24) = -0.2 LOST (Ending Weight 188.4)

R268 (08/04/24 thru 08/13/24) = -2.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 190.6)

R269 (08/14/24 thru 08/23/24) = -xxxxx (Ending Weight xxxxx)

COLOR CODE: Fuchsia is a Happy Weight Loss for me. Blue is a sad weight gain.Black is no change.

Day/Weight/Comment
08/03 …..190.6….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND

08/14 -DNW- (Trend weight DNW )

08/15 -190.8- (Trend weight 190.3)

08/16 -191.4- (Trend weight 190.7)

08/17 -DNW- (Trend weight DNW )

08/18 -DNW- (Trend weight DNW )

08/19 -192.2- (Trend weight191.1)

08/20 -189.4- (Trend weight 190.9 ) I made homemade jalepeno poppers last night for dinner at 9:30 pm. They were so rich with the cream cheese that I couldn’t snack later except for a square of 70% dark chocolate hours later. I ate the number of poppers that I usually do, but it seemed too much this time. Next time I will make less, so I call that a NSV. I stayed within all my macros. I released a lot of water too, but why does it have to happen in the middle of the night? Sleep was still more hours than usual even though constantly disrupted. I’m feeling hopeful today after this scale drop. I also feel like I know where I really am on the scale without the bloat in my ankles. I woke up 30 minutes before my alarm and used the extra time to do a youtube video workout. Yay me when I do the right things!

08/21 -187.0- (Trend weight190.5) Traveling several hours each way this morning for neurodynamic testing of feet and then an appointment with a neurologist in regards to these diabetic feet. I’ll read all posts this evening. Have a great day everyone.

08/22 -xxxxx- (Trend weightxxxxx)

08/23 -xxxxx- (Trend weightxxxxx)

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

Chapter_3

R269 JGMTD #39
#HSF 📣#bestshapeofmylife📣

Mission: Continuously improve daily habits to strengthen a “Healthy, Strong & Fit” identity.
#HSF 📣#bestshapeofmylife📣

About Me & Goals
*******************

F65, 5’6” married, MawMaw Proud. Clean P:E (Proteing> (Cg+Fg) Greater than 1:1 ratio. A clean/whole food WOE. Track macros, all fitness and NSVs. I’ve had an unhealthy relationship with food my entire life.

Weight 🎢 since high school! Ranging 120-172 for 45+ years. SEVEN sizes in my closet. HW 172lbs in 2010. “Always dieting”. Lost 30lbs in 2014 to 130. More crazy🎢 for 10yr. Joined JGMTD R231 7/31/23. Lost 15lbs in 4 mos. Finally said goodbye FOREVER to the 🎢! I’ve named my journey #HSF (Healthy/Strong/Fit) & On my way to
📣#bestshapeofmylife📣
“Maintenance” has not EVER worked for me. Had to recognize and admit that I have some type of food addiction.

I need to push to be actively improving mind, body & spirit. Otherwise, I become mindlessly complacent. Now, a perpetual self-improvement program that I am sincerely enjoying.

In order to stay focused I must continue to track all measures. Missing a day here or there is NBD but if I hit three days in a row, I need to turn around and get back on this journey full-stop!

#HSF Level Up
*******************
Daily Nutrition:
Kcals = 1350-1400 avg.
Whole Food (clean)
Macros: P:E Pg > Eg (Cg+Fg)
(Greater than a 1:1 ratio)
💦80 oz
Eating window: 11am-6pm

Body (weekly)
🏋️‍♀️90 min/week
🚶‍♀️10k - 5x week in Z2💗6min
(Includes sprint & plyo)
🙆‍♀️ everyday 10-20 min
🎾 minimum 4x/wk
✅💤🛏️ 7-8 hrs/night
⚖️ no less than 4x /wk

Mind & Soul (Daily)
Mindfulness
Gratitude
📚(🙏📝🧐) pray, read, journal & research
✅Proactive Habit Formation
✅Recognize NSVs

Previous Round Daily Comments
*********************************

8/14⚖️ 130.4
✅Level Up! 💯 Yesterday:🚶‍♀️14k 💤7hrs, 🏋️‍♀️45 min & 🎾
P:E = 3:1, P= 126g

Didn’t eat very much yesterday but good protein - duck eggs and venison. Delicious!! Late lunch of greek yogurt chicken salad- yummy too. Late night 🎾 and opted for no dinner. Dumb.… Solid🏋️‍♀️session yesterday. 🚶‍♀️to grocery in 100°. Felt good actually.

Rest day today.

⚖️ scale ups and downs are more than quizzical. It’s getting to the point where I have simply no idea what the scale will read….. Another chapter in my journey! Onward!

8/15 ⚖️130.4
✅Level Up! 🚫Rest day. Yesterday:🚶‍♀️2.6k 💤 hrs
P:E = 1.2:1, P= 102g

Errands, DGS… low-key, energizing day. Delicious rib-eye for dinner. Consistent IF (noon-6pm).
Today: meeting, 🎾, 🚶‍♀️🏋️‍♀️ & 📚

8/16⚖️129.6
🚫Level Up! 🚫sick day. Yesterday:🚶‍♀️2.1k 💤 5hrs
No tracking.

Flu-ish starting around 10AM… Last night was awful. I’m hoping for a better day, but I am going to lay low.

8/17⚖️129.4
🚫Level Up! 🚫 another sick day. Yesterday:🚶‍♀️2.1k 💤 8hrs
No tracking. Little eating. I felt a little better, but was unable to do anything. Not sure about today. Accepting it is what it is.

8/18⚖️130.0
🚫Level Up! 🚫 another sick day. Yesterday:🚶‍♀️5k 💤 7hrs
Walked 30 min. No tracking. Little eating. 💦good.

I’m determined to get out of the house today - at least try some thing. Definitely feeling better than yesterday. Each day a little bit better!

8/19⚖️132.0
🚫Level Up! 🚫 another sick day. Yesterday: 🎾,🚶‍♀️6k 💤 8hrs

I’m not even going to try to understand the scale. Obviously, no routine. First night I slept through the night in almost a week. I played tennis for about 90 minutes yesterday. Took it easy the rest of the day. My head weighs only 1000 pounds this morning instead of 10,000 pounds… I’m going to try and pretend like I’m 100% healthy today. Will track all measures. Enough is enough.

8/20⚖️ 131.4
✅Level Up! 💯 Yesterday:🚶‍♀️10k 💤8hrs, & 🎾
P:E = 1.5:1, P= 106g

Much better day! I hit all measures except 🏋️‍♀️. I’m at that point where I sound much, much worse than I feel… So I’m definitely almost there! This morning Im super puffy… Not understanding that but it’s minor.

R269 #39
8/13 ⚖️ 129.6

8/14 130.4
8/15 130.4
8/16 129.6
8/17 129.4
8/18 130.0
8/19 132.0
8/20 131.4
8/21 DNW
8/22
8/23

8/21⚖️ DNW
✅Level Up! 💯 Yesterday:🚶‍♀️4k 💤6hrs, & 🎾
P:E = 1.7:1, P= 126g

Slept awful and forgot to weigh @ my normal time. Still dragging but making myself go through all the motions. Will focus on plenty of electrolytes 💦💦💦 today and attempt 🏋️‍♀️.

khahn72856

SW RND 269 SW 184.2 GW 165 GW this round 173
8/14 176 This challenge is very helpful and fun. Good luck to all
8/15 176
8/16 DNW
8/17 174.8 That is a nice little drop
8/18 174.5 10lbs to go!
8/19 176.4
8/20 177.2 I don’t get it. I have not eaten 3ibs of food.
8/21 176 Class, class CLASS!!!!Listen up!!!!
8/22
8/23
To Chapter 3 Yes that did help, a lot. I am going to get up out of this bed and crush it today.
Move it people!

Zaxa2021

Round 269
I'm Julie, 35 years old, and a SAHM to almost 3 year old twins who are newly diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder. After a dark period causing me to put on over 30 lbs in a couple of months, I'm trying to turn things around and be as healthy as possible for my boys and myself.

This rounds goals are to focus on staying within my calorie budget and to go to the gym twice: swim once, treadmill once. I haven't been to the gym in several months, so just getting back there will be the accomplishment.

SW: 160.9
UGW: 125

RSW (ending from last round): 158.7


8/14: 156.9. I wasn't expecting that drop this morning, but it feels good to have my work the last week or so finally decide to pop up. I didn't sleep well last night, and already feel exhausted at 7:30am. I'm going to try to stick with the plan and not let being tired derail me.

8/15: 157.4: This seems more accurate than yesterday's number. Yesterday was not too bad. Nothing major to report from yesterday, I was over calories by about 50 calories, no walk.

8/16: 156.9. I did well eating yesterday, even avoiding emotional eating while dealing with frustration (long story short, my doctor's office scheduled me for a 430 appointment yesterday, and called me shortly before to tell me they close at 4 and are cancelling my appointment. Very weird, unprofessional and annoying as I needed that appointment). My boys are spending the weekend with my mom, so I'm looking forward to relaxing and am planning to go to the gym at least once this weekend.

8/17: 158.4. Not surprising. We hung out with some friends last night. I had had a few beers and some snacks. It was worth it. Today I have some chores and errands to do. I'm going to do some food planning and prep. I'm also planning to hit the gym this evening.

8/18: 157.6. I had a super lazy day yesterday, so the gym didn't happen. I'm having a hard time breaking through the barrier of going for the first time in several months. My husband also ordered in breakfast for us and we went out to eat for dinner. I'm surprised I didn't weigh more this morning.

8/19: 157.4. I had another fairly lazy day. I tried to keep my eating under control, but didn't track. No physical activity to speak of. But I needed some time to do nothing and relax.

8/20: 156.3. I did nothing special yesterday to earn this drop. I tried a new recipe for dinner last night, but didn't really like it, so it was easy to keep my portion size in check.

8/21: 157.6. I was really thirsty last night, so drank more water than usual. I don't think I peed it all out yet, so I'm sure I have a little extra water weight at the moment.
8/22
8/23

jspecies11

@UTMom81
I’m sorry that you are in this place with your dad. Thinking of you both.

jspecies11

70 yo female; 5’5”
SW 127.6#
Goals: optimize health; maintain wt under 130#
Strategy:
Hydration 💧 64 oz minimum
Strength training 🏋️‍♀️
Follow nutrition plan🥕
Move 👣🚴‍♀️ daily
Showing today’s weigh in; yesterday’s success

8/14 DNW -away
8/15 DNW -away
8/16 127.6# 👣
8/17 127.8# 💧🏋️‍♀️🥕
8/18 127.4# 🏋️‍♀️🥕👣
8/19 128.0# 🏋️‍♀️
8/20 127.6# 💧🏋️‍♀️🥕👣
8/21 128.6# 👣
I got a walk in before spending hours in the car to take my 76 yr old big sister to the airport for her Camino de Santiago trek. I’m so proud of her getting into shape this year and taking on this challenge. She’s overcome so many health issues but is like the Ever Ready bunny.
#teamJoei
8/22
8/23