Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 271

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 269: 124.0
SW Rnd 269: 125.8
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
SW Rnd 270: 125.8
SW Rnd 271: 126.2

Goals this round:
* transition back to my routine-it’s always hard post vacation!
* think about adjustments in diet that keep it “fresh” so I’m not bored
* don’t get overwhelmed with work backup- first week back is nuts!

9/3: DNW
9/4: home!
9/5: 124.6
9/6: 125.2
9/7: DNW
9/8: 126.2
9/9: 126.2
9/10: 126.2
9/11: 125.2
9/12: 125.2

9/12: end of round, and pretty good, considering. I want to get under 125 again, but these few pounds I fluctuate are "insurance pounds", not ones that are affecting my well-being. More important is to get back to my normal workout routine, which has been tough since I got back. I want more gym time.
On the sleep cycle change: I stayed up till 10:30 without nodding out and slept till 6:30, so I'm creeping toward a better schedule!
See you all in Rnd 272!

SModa61

Round 271
Sept 3 – 12, 2024

62 year old female, 5’5”. I am married, semi-nomadic (we live in three states, Mass, Maine, Florida).

SW WW Sept 29, 2001 - 168.8 (initially lost 29.8, became staff, then weight up and down 18 years with low of 126.8)
SW MFP Sept 14, 2020 – 153 (lost 40, then stress took off another 2.2 lb with low of 120.8, then stress became gain)
SW MFP Jan 1, 2023 – 146.6
GW Maintaining between 124 - 126

Continuing to figure out maintaining, and to work on best nutrition and exercise.

History:

Harry and Han are our cats, who travel with us. Have two “kids”, who are very much adults, a two grandsons. We have two parents, 87(mother), 85(MIL) still with us, and I have logically been needing to help them more as they age. I got my act in gear during COVID, somewhat inspired by NOT becoming my parents. I lost 30 lbs and was exercising daily. Unfortunately, I am an “all in or not” person. Hubby and I seeing our family home and downsizing distractions, plus medical incident with my father and all their new needs, became an excuse (father has since passed and I am DPOA, Personal representative AKA executor, trustee, and oversee the majority of my mother’s care). A year and a half later, I gained 25 lbs and lost all my athletic improvements. I need to figure out balance and how to make health be a daily priority for life!

Round 126 153.0 equivalent 9/14/20
Round 127 149.2 9/24/20
Round 128 147.2 10/4/20
Round 129 145.8 10/14/20
Round 130 144.4 10/24/20
Round 131 142.2 11/3/20
Round 132 139.4 11/13/20
Round 133 137.2 11/23/20
Round 134 136.4 12/3/20
Round 135 132.6 12/13/20
Round 136 132.0 12/23/20
Round 137 132.0 1/2/21
Round 138 131.0 1/12/21
Round 139 128.2 1/22/21
Round 176 138.2 1/26/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 177 134.8 2/5/22
Round 178 137.0 2/15/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 181 138.2 3/17/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
Round 182 137.8 3/27/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 183 133.4 4/6/22 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 184 136.0 4/16/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 12.5 oz
Round 185 136.8 4/26/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 13 oz
Round 186 136.0 5/6/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 187 137.8 5/16/22 Harry 10 lb 14.0 oz Han Solo 11lb 11.5 oz
Round 188 135.8 5/26/22 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
Round 210 146.6 1/01/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
Round 211 144.4 1/11/23
Round 212 146.6 1/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 213 143.4 1/31/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
Round 214 142.4 2/10/23
Round 215 140.0 2/20/23 Harry 10 lb 12 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
Round 216 138.0 3/2/23 Harry 10 lb 11.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6.5 oz
Round 217 136.0 3/12/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
Round 218 134.0 3/22/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 7.5 oz
Round 219 133.8 4/1/23 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 9.5 oz
Round 220 131.4 4/11/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 221 130.0 4/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
Round 222 128.2 5/1/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 223 128.4 5/11/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 224 127.2 5/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
Round 225 125.8 5/31/23 Harry 10 lb 12 oz Han Solo 11 lb 9.5 oz
Round 226 124.2 6/10/23
Round 227 125.8 6/20/23 Harry 10 lb 8.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 228 125.8 6/30/23 Harry 10 lb 13 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13.5 oz
Round 229 125.8 7/10/23
Round 230 122.6 7/20/23
Round 231 125.0 7/30/23 Harry 10lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 232 123.6 8/9/23 Harry 10 lb 10 oz Han Solo 12 lb 2.5 oz
Round 233 125.8 8/19/23 Harry 10 lb 10 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1.5 oz
Round 234 125.8 8/29/23 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1.5 oz
Round 235 127.2 9/8/23
Round 236 127.4 9/18/23 Harry 10 lb 6.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
Round 237 126.4 9/28/23
Round 238 124.4 10/8/23 Harry 10 lb 3 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1 oz
Round 239 124.2 10/18/23 Harry 10 lb 1 oz Han Solo 12 lb 0 oz
Round 240 125.0 10/28.23 Harry 10 lb Han Solo 11 lb 14 oz
Round 241 127.8 11/8/23
Round 243 127.6 11/28/23 Harry 10 lb 1.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 244 129.0 12/7/23 Harry 10 lb .5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 245 129.0 12/17/23
Round 246 129.4 12/27/23 Harry 10 lb 1 oz Han Solo 12 lb 2 oz
Round 247 128.6 1/6/23 Harry 10 lb 3.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 14 oz
Round 248 127.0 1/16/24 Harry 10 lb 8.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 14.5 oz
Round 249 128.6 1/26/24 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 14 oz
Round 250 125.8 2/5/24 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 15 oz.
Round 251 127.2 2/15/24 Harry 11 lb 1.5 oz Han Solo 11 ln 15 oz
Round 252 128.0 2/25/24 Harry 11 lb 5.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb
Round 253 128.6 3/6/24 Harry 11 lb 6.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb
Round 255 127.8 3/26/24 Harry 11 lb 8 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 256 127.4 4/5/124 Harry 11 lb 8 Han Solo 12 lb 1 oz
Round 257 126.4 4/15/24 Harry 11 lb 11 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 258 127.0 4/15/24 Harry 11 lb 7.5 oz Han Solo 11 ln 15 oz
Round 259 127.0 5/7/24 Harry 11 lb 7.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 260 missed the round, though I weighed almost every day
Round 261 129.8 5/25/24
Round 262 131.0 6/4/24 Harry 11 lb 9.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1.5 oz
Round 263 132.2 6/14/24 Harry 11 lb 7.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 15 oz
Round 264 missed
Round 265 135.2 7/4/24 Harry 11 lb 5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 15.5
Round 266 134.8 7/14/24 Harry 11 lb 5.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 267 133.6 7/24/24 Harry 11 lb 5 oz Han Solo 12 lb 2 oz
Round 268 Missed
Round 269 137.6 8/14/24 Harry 11 lb 5.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1 oz
Round 270 135.8 8/23/24
Round 271 135.6 9/2/24

SW: 135.6

Day/Weight/Comment


9/3 – 135.4 Gotta just trust the process. Eating spot on, and fully tracking. Yesterday, I did do intentional activity. Not athletically impressive, but it was intentional, and that is a process win. Had to get something at Walgreens, in town, and instead of adding it to my car loop later in the day, I walked and walked a slightly longer route home. Then later in the day I convinced DH to go walk the beach with me. We are literally right on the beach, and I/we had not been on it once this year except to walk the cats. Anyhow, Intentional #1 got me 25 min at an OK pace, and intentional #2 got me over 30 min at a snails pace.

9/4 – 134.2 Finally a little movement in the scale. If I can keep this until the end of the round, I will be content.

9/5 – 134.4 Actually grateful. Had had a very busy, but otherwise great day. Planned ahead, pre-track, packed lunch back, etc, etc. OK, intentional exercise is still a work in progress. Then, in the evening, I went on a bender. Probably 1500 calories worth. Charging phone and watch now, so I can get out and do some exercise today!

9/6 – 134.8 Numbers were met

9/7 – 134.8 scale is just stuck, but my digestive system has not been the same lately since pushing foods with calcium and my fiber. Being patient while I find the balance.

9/8 – 135.0 totally deserved, that said, I did very intentional exercise. Walked 5 miles to “correct” the overeating I had done at noontime. Was in a good place, but then did another binge late in the evening.

9/9 – DNW All this eating of new food ingredients is binding me up, and just did not feel like looking that the scale

9/10 – 136.4 this is why I avoided it yesterday. This number is not deserved. Hoping to see things sort out sooner than later.

9/11 – 135.8 Just annoying as heck. I still think it relates to the shift in types of foods selected. Calories are at a logical number, BUT then again that “intentional” exercise is just not happening with regularity. Will keep working on it.

9/12 – 134.8 I’m down for the round, but disappointed in that I did not hold onto the weights from 9/4 and 9/5. I would truly like to be back under 130 for my father’s celebration of life on my 63rd birthday. I have four and a half rounds to get this accomplished.

Intentional exercise
9/2 – 25 min to walgreens @ 25 min 3.6 mph, 37 min beach walk w/ DH @ 2 mph
9/3 - none
9/4 - none
9/5 - none
9/6 - none
9/7 – 79 min at 3.75 mph
9/8 – none – does walking around hunched over with a one year count?
9/9 - none
9/10 - none
9/11 – Apple+ 20 min core – not a lot but intentional

Chapter_3

R271 JGMTD #41

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

About Me & R271 Commitments:
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F65, 5’6” married, MawMaw Proud. Clean P:E (ProteinG> (Cg+Fg) A clean/whole food WOE- (🚫processed foods). Track macros, all fitness and NSVs. I’ve had an unhealthy relationship with food my entire life.

HW 172lbs in 2010. Lost 30lbs in 2014. Crazy🎢 for 10years. Joined JGMTD R231 7/31/23. Lost 15lbs 8/1 -11/23. Said goodbye FOREVER to the 🎢! I’ve named my journey #HSF
& On my way to
📣#bestshapeofmylife

👇🏻Sept Level Up (Down) Plan
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I pledge to prioritize each of these #HSF choices EVERY DAY of Sept:

1. P:E: Proteing greater than 1:1 vs. Energy g. [Pg > (Cg+Fg)] (and kcals = avg. maintenance).I will continue this nutrition plan through July. It is supposed to support muscle gain with fat loss while 🏋🏼‍♀️🤸🏼‍♀️ 🎾. I will continue to track NSVs/macros/ activities, etc. to learn about my body.
2. 🙏📝📚🧐 - I will continue to pray, journal, research. This is my aspect of “leveling up” because I am nothing without my relationship w/Jesus Christ. I’ve also grown into loving/enjoying learning about my body & healthy aging. Replacing BAD habits w/ GOOD habits is a journey in itself. This practice helps me stay present /mindful of many decisions/ thoughts/ actions that impact not only nutrition, but improves self-talk & interactions w/others.
3. 🏋🏼‍♀️this is my biggest challenge. I still don’t like it. Not one bit. I have some days that it clicks, but it’s a daily struggle. Living “fake it till I make it”… Faking my “identity”. My hope is that some 🏋️‍♀️version eventually becomes a healthy habit. I’m working on a minimum of 10-minute “🏋🏼‍♀️snacks” 2-3x per day, 5x per week. Gosh, how I wish someone, ANYONE would have told me in my earlier years that 🏋🏼‍♀️is the key to fat-loss / maintaining - NOT cardio. I was brainwashed.
4. Healthy Aging - includes mobility, flexibility, balance and agility. While I do stretch every morning plus “stretch snacks”… I want to up this game… I will start to add “sprints” (which is NOW only fast jogging… 😂) and plyometrics (celebrating a 2” vertical jump) 😂. I read to “sprint” is vital as we age…..
5. I have much “work” to do with family relationships. Won’t detail here, but it’s a challenge & my overall health will not flourish without this being acknowledged and improved. Mind, body & spirit are connected. I won’t be fully content until I reconcile this part of my life.
6. Sleep- This is a big one. I’m usually fast asleep by 8:30-9PM. I can’t stay up later…. I love getting up early. I’m good with a 5AM wake up but I want to sleep soundly through the night. Will continue to prioritize this key component to health and well-being…
7. Have fun… lighten up … & give myself permission to be spontaneous. (This is THE HARDEST)!!!!

👇🏻Review since my 1st R231 7/31/23 NSVs/Journey Reflections
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1. ✅HSF: Avg. close to 9k steps per day for 11+ mos. Not bad. It’s no longer a “daily goal” because it’s now a daily healthy habit - #HSF 👏🏻🤩
2. ✅#HSF: 🙆‍♀️ Daily stretch greatly improving my attitude & confidence.
3. ✅ #HSF 📝 🙏 everyday
4. ✅#HSF: I play 🎾about 4-5x per week.
5. ✅#HSF : Z2 💕avg 60 min/day
6. ✅#HSF : zero to 15g of net carbs/ day
7. ✅Clean P:E 115-130g Protein
8. ✅#HSF Naturally IF 18/6. Eating window=noon to 6PM. (At least 5 days/wk)
9. ✅#HSF 💦80oz daily
10. ✅#HSF Alcohol limited to rare occasions.
11. 7 to 8 hours sleep per night is a goal. Sleep is still inconsistent the last few rounds…

Staying in the present moment is key to mental health and healthy choices.

Rotating 120g to 130g of protein per day is now a non-negotiable. In my dreams, I want to be 130lbs #HSF … 😎 I want to be Healthy, Strong & Fit to live out “Chapter 3” enjoying a full range of mobility, flexibility & activities… !

Earlier R271 comments
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9/3 ⚖️132.0
OK I’m confused, but I will record today as my first day of this round and I’m not sure when it ends but I will go with the flow.

Will reflect today and set R271 action plan.(I thought today was the last day R270 so I’ll make sure I’m all in by tomorrow!)

My goals for this 10-day round are to return to routine, MFP tracking, #HSF mindset, sleep well, 1.5:1 P:E ratio, 🏋️‍♀️📚🚶‍♀️10k. R270 was a blur…. I want R271 to have focus/meaning. We all know when we have a great, satisfying round and I want that again… My last two rounds have been drifters! Let’s do this! 💪🏻

9/4 ⚖️130.0
✅🚶‍♀️🏋️‍♀️💦📚💤 P:E 1.8:1 Protein= 127g
Back on routine yesterday! ⚖️Uptick from long weekend vanished. Started the day with 🚶‍♀️5 mile &🏋️‍♀️. 💦& MFP tracking. I had somewhat of an internal battle of wanting to take another day off but made up my mind early to make yesterday a solid jumpstart. Affirmations and keeping my mind CLEAN with positive thoughts made the difference. Today: I have early 🎾 and will track all measures. MFP routine tracking provides the structure I need to stay focused.

9/5⚖️ 130.2
✅🚶‍♀️7k🏋️‍♀️10 min 💦📚💤 7, P:E 1.2:1 Protein= 126g
Did not hit 🚶‍♀️10k…. 🎾1 1/2 hrs Opted to watch USOpen all afternoon/night. Could’ve 🏋️‍♀️more…. Rain next two days (all day). Focus: 💦🏋️‍♀️📚 and catch-up around the house.

9/6 ⚖️130.8
✅🚶‍♀️13k🏋️‍♀️22 min 📚💤 7, P:E .7-1 Protein= 139g
Missed my protein ratio goal for the first time in months… My husband prepared some beautiful organic jasmine rice and I enjoyed a bowl. Calories in check, but macros off… Ate dinner several hrs later than usual yesterday… therefore off routine 😔. Started my day squeezing in 5 mile walk just before the rain started followed by🏋️‍♀️. Finished house work then took it easy remainder of day watching the U.S. Open.

I definitely ate “more” than usual yesterday, and did not drink enough 💦… will be more mindful/intentional today.

Today: I’ll find a “dry” window to walk… And will CHOOSE a healthy mindset. When motivation wains, choose self-discipline.

9/7 ⚖️132.0
✅🚶‍♀️7k🏋️‍♀️30min 💤 8, P:E 1.2:1 Protein= 119g

I am obsessing over the scale. I know it’s just information but the information I’m receiving is a tad-bit frustrating.

I started thinking about my “most recent” 15lb+ gain. I realized I gained those 15lbs over 18 months eating what one would consider not to be “unhealthy or over the top”. I also played a LOT of tennis during that time… Portion control has always been my issue, not sweets or binging… just really loving good food. If I wasn’t playing tennis and burning 500 cal from daily exercise, maybe I would’ve gained 25lbs!!! By simply eating the standard American diet… (SAD).

For women, our body absolutely changes as we age. Everyone’s body is different so I won’t say it’s pre-menopausal or post or anywhere between or after because it’s different for everyone…

My body definitely changed around age 62. I kept eating, and doing the same as always, but the weight gain happened.

I wish I had learned that when you reach that point when your body makes that huge metabolic shift, you must eat less and lift weights and move more to simply maintain… I wish someone had TOLD me that cardio is secondary to 🏋️‍♀️….

What is my point to this ramble? I personally believe that if you are not losing weight right now, you are simply eating too many calories… I believe all the charts grossly overstate minimum calorie requirements.

The past few months I’ve been averaging 1300 - 1400 cal per day, which seems like I should be maintaining or loosing…. But in reality, I’ve gained 2 to 3 pounds. What does this tell me? I don’t know yet… I feel good, my clothes look great…. But the scale bothers the *kitten* out of me.

A lifetime of wanting to weigh 130lbs consistently …. So why does TWO freaking pounds bothering me so much?

So that is my ramble… It just means that I’m not to that place of TRUE #HSF because I become deflated when the scale fluctuates… If I was truly #HSF the scale would be neutral… just a fact.

It also means that I have some form of mental deformity when TWO FREAKING POUNDS blow my mind.

No hugs needed… It is what it is… That lifetime struggle/challenge with the scale STILL exists. The bogeyman is still in the closet! I will definitely fake it till I make it.

Today: 🏋️‍♀️🚶‍♀️📚💦 ENJOY!
Onward!

PS I truly don’t want to offend anyone because I know many are struggling with significant health issues & weight loss goals…. My point in sharing is that there’s no magic treasure when you “reach your goal” … For me, TODAY, I must make minute by minute decisions… Some days are better than others… Some weeks are better than others… and so TODAY will be another DECISION /will power day. Same as you.

9/8 ⚖️131.0
✅🚶‍♀️9k🏋️‍♀️15min 💤 8, 💦 P:E 1.5:1 Protein= 90g (low)
🎾 yesterday & today. I’ve been sleeping well for a few weeks now which really helps with energy, attitude and discipline. I’m simply a happier gal with a great nights sleep! Continue to practice mindfulness and gratefulness. Embrace this day with a #HSF identity, gladness and opportunity. Walk the walk.

9/9 ⚖️ 132.0
✅🚶‍♀️10k🏋️‍♀️20min 💤 8hrs, 💦, P:E 1.1:1 Protein = 110g

Started my day super positive. Beautiful morning - did my functional training 🏋️‍♀️ & stretching outside. So nice… two-hr tennis match…. Perfect nutrition. 10k 🚶‍♀️Positive attitude /mindset. Grateful.

Settling into 1-2lb daily fluctuations as a new norm?

9/10 132.8 pushing 133! Weighed @ 3am so not sure about accuracy….
✅🚶‍♀️8k🏋️‍♀️💤 6hrs, 💦, P:E 1.1:1 Protein = 110g

Past few days eating about 20g less protein, a few more complex carbs (10-20g) and more fat (20-30g) hence P:E ratio has declined…. but still 1:1. Will shift to more lean protein and less fat. My CICO still on target…. so a little perplexed…. Perhaps some “system” issues? Calories still avg 1400ish… (burning 800ish) so the math just isn’t “mathing”. 🧐. Also, past two nights sleep isn’t optimal. Watched a few inspirational/insightful videos yesterday - feeling more “present”.

NSV: No panic here, just a little more macro tweaking ahead. I sincerely enjoy figuring out my one & only 65yr-young self.

DGS (10) starting to keep a journal of his workouts. He wants to win his after-soccer practice race! (A loop around the field). I love that he is paying attention to his body/skills and realizing with a little hard work and discipline he can improve his physicality!

🚶‍♀️🏋️‍♀️planned for this morning. Final prep for Hurricane Francine today. Onward!

9/11 DNW up @ 3AM
Put “me” on hold yesterday… non-stop rain ahead of Francine. Last minute prep…. She’ll show up tonight as a tropical storm, thankfully. We are ready. Lots of 💦&🏋️‍♀️.

SW R271 = 132.0
9/3 132.0
9/4 130.0
9/5 130.2
9/6 130.8
9/7 132.0
9/8 131.0
9/9 132.0
9/10 132.8
9/11 DNW
9/12 132.0

✅🏋️‍♀️25 min 💤 8hrs, 💦, P:E 1.1:1 Protein = 120g
Francine was all petered out by the time she arrived here. Only Damage: Sat around all day, waiting for her … Rained 8.62 inches in 24hrs in our little town! Thankful wind was a non-factor. Never lost power. No clean-up.
Only a couple of hrs to get back to normal. Ready for a new round and another fresh start!

Really want 129.0 and more 💪🏻strength/flexibility/agility. I’ll develop a work-able plan to get there!

See y’all in R272!

#healthyhabits
📣#bestshapeofmylife 📣
#HSF

pezhed

SW Rnd 271: 136.6
GW Rnd 271: 135.6

9/3 - DNW. Late today but I wanted to make sure I checked in! I kind of forgot to weigh but also I really didn’t want to know the impact of our party on my weight. I had more beer than I’d had in a while! This morning I got up at 4:30 am EDT and flew to California for my first day of work. So far I’ve only had airplane snacks to eat, but I’m going to a taqueria for dinner and am not going to hold back very much. Hopefully not eating much through the day will help offset the impact there. I’m meeting a friend pretty late so I’ll go check out the hotel gym for a bit! I’m not going to weigh until the 8th since I couldn’t find my travel scale.

9/4 - DNW. I typed yesterday’s comment into a note and didn’t post, so here I am today with both. I failed to go to the hotel gym because of a happy hour invitation. Felt like I should go get to know some colleagues. Wasn’t too productive in that regard and I didn’t really need the beer I had for social lubrication. I was majorly retaining water after my travel day. I peed 3 times overnight! Sorry if TMI. I just usually don’t have to get up very much, so it was bizarre! Going for a jog before work. Food might be a little challenging but I’m going to try to be aware of what I put in my pie hole!

9/5- DNW

9/6 - DNW. Whoops, I had my dates wrong. Got it sorted now I think. Yesterday wasn’t a great day food- or activity-wise for me. Today should be better. It will be really quiet in the office, and there won’t be the free lunch or happy hour I had yesterday. I’m thinking of leaving a little early and going to explore San Francisco a little bit, but that is feeling really ambitious at the moment. This morning I went to the hotel gym and did a glutes and legs and a chest and back workout on my Peloton app. Felt hard but good! Yay Friday!

9/7 - DNW. I’m probably not the only one but I know I posted about the Renpho scale a couple years ago haha! I took it on a couple business trips and it worked well for me. It’s the one I couldn’t find this time. I’m flying home from San Francisco today. My 8am flight got delayed due to mechanical but I was lucky enough to have been at the airport super early so I was able to catch the 6:30 flight! Now I have a longer layover than planned but I’ll get home at the same time as originally scheduled. Really cannot wait to sleep snuggled up with at least one of my little guys! Maybe I’ll sleep with both of them. Not excited to see what the scale will say tomorrow. I had a burrito as big as my head for dinner last night and just used my airline meal voucher on chick-fil-a. Probably will be well above start weight 😬 I’ll get back to working toward my goals soon. Just posting here is valuable to keeping my goals front-of-mind.

9/8 - 136.0!! Pleasantly surprised at this after 5 days of restaurant food and travel. I did try to be mindful about how much I was eating but some of the food was too amazing to hold myself back. Hoping to stay on this trajectory so I can meet my round goal.

9/9 - 136.2. Yesterday didn't turn out great - I didn't make very good choices at meal times, so I ended up being hungry almost constantly. Ugh! I had a relatively minor snack attack right around 8. Hoping that the scale doesn't go up tomorrow as a result, but it does seem that there is usually a one-day delay in my body's response to making bad choices. Today is my first day working from home for my new job, and I haven't wrapped my head around the company's culture just yet as far as popping offline to work out or whatever goes. Today may not be active for me, as a result. I had to take the kids to the dentist this morning which already affected my work hours, and I still have to figure out dinner and run to the store for a few things. Too much to do!

9/10 - 134.6! That was a nice whoosh! Probably mostly related to where I am in my cycle and coming off the travel meals. I squeezed in an afternoon jog yesterday. I’m going to lift weights today. I’m taking my kindergartener to a running club that starts at 8 so we’ll get an early start on the day. I hope he ends up enjoying it! No pressure either way but it seemed like a good opportunity for him to try out a non-competitive sport. Have a great day everyone!

9/11 - 134.2. Surprised to see any loss after book club last night. I failed to track (it's so hard to track all those little bites of unknown foods!) but I probably ate close-ish to maintenance between my daily calories and the few I "earned" from my dog walk. DH took the dogs out this morning so I may try to pop out for a bike ride at some point.

9/12 - 135. Rebound from the whoosh but that’s okay. Still down 1.6 this round despite travel so I will take it! Today is just lifting. Maybe I can nip out for some cardio later but I’m feeling a little bit like work is getting on top of me already. See everyone in the next round!

UTMom81

SModa61 wrote: »

I joked the other day by asking if walking hunched over, supporting a one year old who is determined to walk but is not stable on rough ground, counted as exercise. After my back started to ache, I came up with an idea and took off my fleece. Here was my solution.



Apparently DD thought it was funny enough that she took a picture.

I've seen people do that to help their kids learn to ride bikes without training wheels. Looks like it works pretty well! Go, little man!

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
RND 269: SW—165.4, EW—164.0
RND 270: SW—164.0, EW—163.2

SW RND 271: 163.2

9/3 163.8 I think this uptick was leftover carb damage from the weekend. Food was right on plan yesterday, and I walked 3.5 miles yesterday morning. Really need to be drinking more water, but that is something I have always struggled with. I'm open to suggestions. Intentional Exercise: 27 min walking
9/4 163.8 So, the worst thing about having a high-carb few days is that the cravings return. Struggling a little to get back on track. Intentional Exercise: 27 min walking
9/5 163.6 Neighborhood walking but my watch had died.
9/6 163.6 Drove to the mountains today, planted flowers and pressure washed the deck, but no formal exercise.
9/7 No scales. 50 minutes of walking
9/8 No scales. 60 minutes of walking
9/9 163.2 Not bad after a weekend camping. I was by myself this weekend, so I got to pick what I wanted to eat and did really well.
9/10 162.6 Finally down a little this round! I was beginning to wonder. Ran a lot of errands yesterday, so steps were good, but didn’t do any formal exercise. I was tired from all the work and walking at the campground so I gave myself a rest day. Bought the dress I’ll wear for my parents’ Celebration of Life (we’re doing both together since Mom died during Covid and we couldn’t have a service), and Mom would be SO proud of how I look in it! I would never have even tried it on before losing the weight because it is form fitting, but so classy! I saw it, with it's leather-look wide bands down both sides, pulled it out off the rack a little and thought, "Well, I just wonder???" And guess what? It FIT!!!
9/11 162.8 Woke up at 3:30 and never went back to sleep. Got up and weighted at 4:45. Expected a drop after a really good day yesterday, but, nope! Will be in Florida on different scales tomorrow.
9/12. 162.8 Florida scales and Knoxville scales say the same thing yesterday and today. Got in a good walk yesterday morning then steps at the airport last night. Food was on pointe.

SheilaBoneham

🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴


📆 2015–2023

Feb. 2015: highest weight 218.2h
2015: end weight running average 178.2nd
2016: end weight running average 147.7
2017: end weight running average 148
2018: end weight running average 137.2.
Extreme elimination diet (doctor prescribed) for diagnostic reasons, very low calories, then boom! Gained 40 pounds.
2019: end weight running average 176.1
2020: end weight running average 183.8.
2021: end weight running average 179.4.
2022: end weight running average 178.6
2023: end weight running average 191. 😳

2024 Rounds
R146 01/06/24: end weight 191.4 😊
R147 01/16/24: end weight 192.8 ☹️
R148 01/16/24: end weight 191.6 (-1.2) 😊
R149 02/05/24: end weight 193 (+1.4) ☹️
R150 02/15/24: end weight 194.6 (+1.6) ☹️
R150 02/15/24: end weight 194.6 (+1.6) ☹️
R151 02/25/24: end weight 194.2 (-.2) 😊
R152 03/06/24: end weight 194.4 (+.2) 🙂
R153 03/16/24: end weight 194.2 (-.2).
R154 03/26/24: end weight 195 (+.8)
R155 04/05/24: end weight 194.6 (-.2).
R156 04/15/24: end weight 194.6 (+/-0).
R157 04/25/24: end weight DNW
R158 05/05/24: end weight 197
R159 05/15/24: end weight 196.6
R160 05/25/24: end weight 196.6
R161 06/04/24: end weight 197
R162 06/14/24: end weight 196.8
R163 06/24/24: end weight 196.8
R164 07/04/24: end weight 196.6
R165 07/14/24: end weight 196.6
R166 07/24/24: end weight 198
R167 08/03/24: end weight 197.2
R168 08/13/24: end weight 197.6
R169 08/23/24: end weight 196.8/197.6
R170 09/03/24: end weight 197.6/197.4

End-of-2024 Goal—weight 170.

Day. Weight/Trend. Comments.

9/04 - 197.4/197.4
Crazy weekend, but I’m back on track today.

9/05 - 198/197.7
Or not. 😡🥲😳 This bump is from previous days, but still… Well, I can’t change the past, so I’d better focus on right now.

9/06 - 197.6/197.7
Food was fine yesterday. I just feel defeated but fat. And I know I should stop whining, and I’ll try. Tomorrow. 🙂

9/07 - 198.8/198.1
What? Has to be water, although I don’t know why that would be. My calories yesterday were 1345, so that’s not it. Just bizarre.

9/08 - 199/198.8
I gave in to an emotional snackfest yesterday—lots of salt—and dinner was heavier and saltier than usual, so I’m sad about the uptick, but not devastated. That said, I talked to DH about our incompatible food tolerances (meaning he can eat anything and stay thin and I balloon if I look at it) and told him I just can’t continue this way. Conversation isn’t finished, but basically I think we need to make our own meals for a while. He can happily eat all the pasta and butter he wants and I can NOT eat his food. We eat most of our meals together on his very consistent schedule, and that clearly isn’t working for me. Anyway, I’m going to make a big pot of veggie soup today and freeze a bunch so I can pull out and nuke it when I want. I’m also trying again to get back to my long walks, as I think my gut has settled down a bit. I have to stop feeling defeated.

9/09 - 199.2/198.7
I did better yesterday, but still up from the day before. I considered, first, not weighing, then lying, but what would be the point of that? Anyway, I’m starting my good breakfast/no lunch experiment today for a while to see if it makes a difference. In the meantime, I’m getting ready for sweater weather—finished knitting this one last week and thought I’d share. I’m turning knitting into a reward—I have to walk at least half an hour or I’m not allowed to knit.

9/10 - 198.6/198.8
I got my flu and Covid shots this morning—nice to feel updated. Day two of my good breakfast/no lunch experiment. I need to come up with some interesting breakfasts!

9/11 - 197.6/198.5

9/12 - 196.4/197.9
Whoa. This might be artificial as I spent all yesterday afternoon asleep, slightly feverish and woozy from my Covid shot (happens every time), and I’m probably a bit dehydrated, but still a nice boost.

9/13 -
.

mochasmommie7193

Happy to be here for the Accountability!
Mochas Mommie ~ 52, 53 y/o Female
Starting Weight 159.0 (3/27/2024)

1st Goal ~ 155.0 (4/26/2024)
2nd Goal ~ 150.0 (6/14/2024)
3rd Goal ~ 145.0 (7/26/2024)
Ultimate Goal ~ 140.0 (8/27/2024)

Round 271
EW RND 270 ~ 139.4

Goal for this round: To eat (and drink) according to my goals

9/3/2024 142.4
9/4/2024 140.2
9/5/2024 140.4
9/6/2024 138.6
9/7/2024 141.6
9/8/2024 139.4
9/9/2024 141.8
9/10/2024 139.8
9/11/2024 138.2
9/12/2024 139.6



~~Previous~~

Round 255 End 4/5/2024: 157.4 ~ Down 1.6 ~ Total 1.6
Round 256 End 4/15/2024: 155.6~ Down 1.8 ~ Total 3.4
Round 257 End 4/25/2024: 155.4~ Down 0.2 ~ Total 3.6
Round 258 End 5/5/2024: 155.0 ~ Down 0.4 ~ Total 4.0
Round 259 End 5/15/2024: 154.2 ~ Down 0.8 ~ Total 4.8
Round 260 End 5/25/2024: 153.2 ~ Down 1.0 ~ Total 5.8
Round 261 End 6/4/2024: 152.2 ~ Down 1.0 ~ Total 6.8
Round 262 End 6/14/2024: 150.0 ~ Down 2.2 ~ Total 9.0
Round 263 End 6/24/2024: 149.2 ~ Down 1.8 ~ Total 9.8
Round 264 End 7/4/2024: 148.0 ~ Down 1.2 ~ Total 11.0
Round 265 End 7/14/2024: 147.0 ~ Down 1.0 ~ Total 12.0
Round 266 End 7/24/2024: 146.0 ~ Down 1.0 ~ Total 13.0
Round 267 End 8/3/2024: 144.4 ~ Down 1.6 ~ Total 14.6
Round 268 End 8/13/2024 142.8 ~ Down 1.6 ~ Total 16.2
Round 269 End 8/23/2024 142.0 ~ Down 0.8 ~ Total 17.0
Round 270 End 9/2/2024 139.4 ~ Down 2.6 ~ Total 19.6

deepwoodslady

Round 271



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

ROUND 228 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
R270 EW= 192.4
R271 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) = -0.6 LOST (Ending Weight 190.0)

R270 (08/24/24 thru 09/02/24) = -2.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 192.4)

R271 (09/03/24 thru 09/12/24) = -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
09/02 …..192.4….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND

09/03 -192.0- (Trend weight -191.6-)

09/04 -190.8- (Trend weight -191.5-)

09/05 -190.8- (Trend weight -191.4-)

09/06 -189.4- (Trend weight -191.2-)

09/07 -189.0- (Trend weight-191.0-)

09/08 -189.6- (Trend weight-190.9-)

09/09 -191.0- (Trend weight-190.9-)

09/10 -DNW- (Trend weight-DNW-)

09/11 -DNW- (Trend weight-DNW-) I am definitely bloated from the trip and I can physically see the built up fluid in my legs/ankles and tummy area. Now that I’m home I will be able to take my prescribed water pill and rid myself of the excess. That will feel so much better. Hopefully I can weigh tomorrow for the end of the challenge.

09/12 -DNW- (Trend weight-DNW-) I will come back tomorrow and use tomorrow’s weight for end of this round and beginning of the next. There is no use in using an inflated false travel and water weight for either one. That will leave me one less day next round to make progress but at least it will be more accurate all around. Nice job to everyone here. The commitment to showing up every possible day is admirable. It all starts there! See you next round.

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

FindingSamMon

SW Rnd 271 - 229
9/3 - 230.4
9/4 - 230
9/5 - 229
9/6 - 228
9/7 - DNW
9/8 - DNW
9/9 - 228
9/10 - 228.4
9/11 - 228.2
9/12 - 228.2

astroamy

UST:241
UGW:190

Mini-goal (stick with it for 60 days):20/60 one third there!

SW Rnd 271: 233.6
9/3 - 233.2 8 mile bike ride
9/4 - 233.6 3 mile walk
9/5 - 232.8 3 mile walk
9/6 - 232.3 10 mile bike ride
9/7 - 232.2 4 mile walk
9/8 - 232.0 16 mile bike ride (longest of the year!)
9/9 - 231.2 3 mile walk
9/10 - 231.4 7 mile bike ride
9/11 - 232.0 (too much sodium yesterday?) 3 mile walk
9/12 - 231.4 3 mile walk

Whoot! end to my 2nd round of 10 days.

pettycoatjunction

🍎🍏🍎 SW Rnd 271: 135.0 🍎🍏🍎

Time to get back to the basics that I know can work for me… logging, movement, water and limited snacks. Consistency matters!

9/3: 135.0. I’ve been taking it easy due to some stitches on my calf that I don’t want to pop open. It’s time to ease back into a consistent routine! 9,100 steps. ✏️

9/4. 134.2. Got a nice walk in, did some gardening and lots of housework. Was still a tad short on my water intake. 10,360 steps ✏️👣

9/5. 134.8. Got a decent walk in plus some time at the gym. Also kept under my calorie goal and managed to hit my water goal! AND the insurance company is reimbursing us for our broken pipe under the house! Best news of the last month! 12,600 steps. ✏️👣💧🏋️‍♀️

9/6. 135.2. Did not hit more step or water goal today. Well do better tomorrow!

9/7. 135.9. Spent most of the day canning. But did manage to get all my steps and water in! ✏️👣💧

9/8. 134.9. ✏️👣💧

9/9. 134.1. Today was an active day. Very little time to just sit and chill. Hopefully I will notice it on the scale in the morning! ✏️👣💧

9/10. 133.7. I like this downward motion. Unfortunately I have a social function for dinner tonight. ✏️👣

9/11. 135.2. Sat at the car service shop waaay longer than I expected. Didn’t hit my step goal, but certainly lightened my wallet! ✏️💧

9/12. 134.4. See you all in the new round.

cpanus

Thank you, @quiltingjaine !
74 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 147.0
UGW: 140.0
09/02 - 151.9 at 7:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
09/03 - 152.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then zero
Day/Weight/Comment
09/04 - 152.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then family emergency...
09/05 - 153.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then Grandpuppy Duty
09/06 - 151.4 at 8:30 a.m. ...Grandpuppy Duty and 60 min workout w/trainer
09/07 - 152.4 at 6:30 a.m. ...Grandpuppy Duty and 5.37 miles in 108 mins to the post office and back
09/08 - 149.2 at 7:30 a.m. ...Grandpuppy Duty then nothing
09/09 - 153.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
09/10 - 153.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then cleaned house before our housekeepers got here.
09/11 - 151.2 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
09/12 -
Good luck everyone!
Chris

refactored

HSW: 211.6 lbs (Aug 2021)
SW: 166.7 lbs (Aug 2024)

Results from previous challenges ...

Round 208: 175.5 lbs (-0.5)
Round 210: 173.7 lbs (-1.8)
Round 211: 173.2 lbs (-0.5)
Round 212: 172.0 lbs (-1.2)
Round 213: 167.6 lbs (-4.4)
Round 214: 167.1 lbs (-0.5)
Round 215: 165.3 lbs (-1.8)
Round 216: 165.1 lbs (-0.2)
Round 217: 163.1 lbs (-2.0)
Round 218: DNW
Round 219: DNW
Round 220: DNW
Round 221: 163.4 lbs (+0.3)
Round 222: DNW
Round 223: DNW
Round 224: 164.0 lbs (+0.6)
Round 225: 162.5 lbs (-1.5)
Round 226: 161.4 lbs (-1.1)
Round 227: 159.0 lbs (-2.4)
Round 228: 157.2 lbs (-1.8)
Round 229: 156.5 lbs (-0.7)
Round 230: 157.6 lbs (+1.1)
Round 231 - 236 : DNW
Round 237: 159.1 lbs (+1.5)
Round 238: 158.5 lbs (-0.6)
Round 239 - 246 : DNW
Round 247: 164.7 lbs (+6.2)
Round 248: 162.9 lbs (-1.8)
Round 249: 163.6 lbs (+0.7)
Round 250: 161.8 lbs (-1.8)
Round 251: 162.2 lbs (+0.4)
Round 252: 160.8 lbs (-1.2)
Round 253: 162.7 lbs (+1.9)
Round 254 - 268: DNW
Round 269: 164.5 lbs (-2.2)
Round 270: 164.9 lbs (+0.4)
Round 271: 162.7 lbs (-2.2)

This round I am going to focus on not eating back exercise calories.

SW Rnd 271: 164.9 lbs

9/3: 164.2 lbs
I got my smart scale to work again after I stopped doing what it was asking me to do and tried something different. Fairly good day although I am struggling to not eat my exercise calories.

9/4: 164.7 lbs
Crackers were my downfall.

9/5: 162.9 lbs
I actually managed to not eat my exercise calories. Not because of will power but because we ran out of crackers. The crackers are supposed to be for the kids but I tend to get into the "stuff it" mindset late in the day and eat them.

9/6: 163.8 lbs
The kids made cookies.
I ate too many cookies.
Bittersweet feelings.

9/7: 164.9 lbs
Pizza plus AF.

9/8: 164.9 lbs
Stuck to my calorie budget and exercised.

9/9: 164.2 lbs
Stuck to my calorie budget and exercised. I know to lose weight I need consistency day in and day out so I will try and keep this momentum going.

9/10: 162.9 lbs
I was on pointe.

9/11: 163.1 lbs
The crackers got me again!

9/12: 162.7 lbs
Again I wasn't great but I somehow ended up with a loss. If I look back over the round I stuck to the basics (eating within calorie budget and exercise) on 5 out of the 10 days. I have lost 2.2 pounds though but I think that may be because of where I am in my hormonal cycle.

deepwoodslady

Round 271



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

ROUND 228 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
R270 EW= 192.4
R271 EW= 191.0


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) = -0.6 LOST (Ending Weight 190.0)

R270 (08/24/24 thru 09/02/24) = -2.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 192.4)

R271 (09/03/24 thru 09/12/24) = -1.4 LOST (Ending Weight 191.0)

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

Day/Weight/Comment
09/02 …..192.4….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND

09/03 -192.0- (Trend weight -191.6-)

09/04 -190.8- (Trend weight -191.5-)

09/05 -190.8- (Trend weight -191.4-)

09/06 -189.4- (Trend weight -191.2-)

09/07 -189.0- (Trend weight-191.0-)

09/08 -189.6- (Trend weight-190.9-)

09/09 -191.0- (Trend weight-190.9-)

09/10 -DNW- (Trend weight-DNW-)

09/11 -DNW- (Trend weight-DNW-)

09/12 -191.0- (Trend weight-190.9-) I actually did not weigh so I am using my last known weight as my end weight this round and starting weight next round. See you there!


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

SheilaBoneham

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📆 2015–2023

Feb. 2015: highest weight 218.2h
2015: end weight running average 178.2nd
2016: end weight running average 147.7
2017: end weight running average 148
2018: end weight running average 137.2.
Extreme elimination diet (doctor prescribed) for diagnostic reasons, very low calories, then boom! Gained 40 pounds.
2019: end weight running average 176.1
2020: end weight running average 183.8.
2021: end weight running average 179.4.
2022: end weight running average 178.6
2023: end weight running average 191. 😳

2024 Rounds
R146 01/06/24: end weight 191.4 😊
R147 01/16/24: end weight 192.8 ☹️
R148 01/16/24: end weight 191.6 (-1.2) 😊
R149 02/05/24: end weight 193 (+1.4) ☹️
R150 02/15/24: end weight 194.6 (+1.6) ☹️
R150 02/15/24: end weight 194.6 (+1.6) ☹️
R151 02/25/24: end weight 194.2 (-.2) 😊
R152 03/06/24: end weight 194.4 (+.2) 🙂
R153 03/16/24: end weight 194.2 (-.2).
R154 03/26/24: end weight 195 (+.8)
R155 04/05/24: end weight 194.6 (-.2).
R156 04/15/24: end weight 194.6 (+/-0).
R157 04/25/24: end weight DNW
R158 05/05/24: end weight 197
R159 05/15/24: end weight 196.6
R160 05/25/24: end weight 196.6
R161 06/04/24: end weight 197
R162 06/14/24: end weight 196.8
R163 06/24/24: end weight 196.8
R164 07/04/24: end weight 196.6
R165 07/14/24: end weight 196.6
R166 07/24/24: end weight 198
R167 08/03/24: end weight 197.2
R168 08/13/24: end weight 197.6
R169 08/23/24: end weight 196.8/197.6
R170 09/03/24: end weight 197.6/197.4

End-of-2024 Goal—weight 170.

Day. Weight/Trend. Comments.

9/04 - 197.4/197.4
Crazy weekend, but I’m back on track today.

9/05 - 198/197.7
Or not. 😡🥲😳 This bump is from previous days, but still… Well, I can’t change the past, so I’d better focus on right now.

9/06 - 197.6/197.7
Food was fine yesterday. I just feel defeated but fat. And I know I should stop whining, and I’ll try. Tomorrow. 🙂

9/07 - 198.8/198.1
What? Has to be water, although I don’t know why that would be. My calories yesterday were 1345, so that’s not it. Just bizarre.

9/08 - 199/198.8
I gave in to an emotional snackfest yesterday—lots of salt—and dinner was heavier and saltier than usual, so I’m sad about the uptick, but not devastated. That said, I talked to DH about our incompatible food tolerances (meaning he can eat anything and stay thin and I balloon if I look at it) and told him I just can’t continue this way. Conversation isn’t finished, but basically I think we need to make our own meals for a while. He can happily eat all the pasta and butter he wants and I can NOT eat his food. We eat most of our meals together on his very consistent schedule, and that clearly isn’t working for me. Anyway, I’m going to make a big pot of veggie soup today and freeze a bunch so I can pull out and nuke it when I want. I’m also trying again to get back to my long walks, as I think my gut has settled down a bit. I have to stop feeling defeated.

9/09 - 199.2/198.7
I did better yesterday, but still up from the day before. I considered, first, not weighing, then lying, but what would be the point of that? Anyway, I’m starting my good breakfast/no lunch experiment today for a while to see if it makes a difference. In the meantime, I’m getting ready for sweater weather—finished knitting this one last week and thought I’d share. I’m turning knitting into a reward—I have to walk at least half an hour or I’m not allowed to knit.

9/10 - 198.6/198.8
I got my flu and Covid shots this morning—nice to feel updated. Day two of my good breakfast/no lunch experiment. I need to come up with some interesting breakfasts!

9/11 - 197.6/198.5

9/12 - 196.4/197.9
Whoa. This might be artificial as I spent all yesterday afternoon asleep, slightly feverish and woozy from my Covid shot (happens every time), and I’m probably a bit dehydrated, but still a nice boost.

cpanus

Thank you, @quiltingjaine !
74 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 147.0
UGW: 140.0
09/02 - 151.9 at 7:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
09/03 - 152.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then zero
Day/Weight/Comment
09/04 - 152.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then family emergency...
09/05 - 153.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then Grandpuppy Duty
09/06 - 151.4 at 8:30 a.m. ...Grandpuppy Duty and 60 min workout w/trainer
09/07 - 152.4 at 6:30 a.m. ...Grandpuppy Duty and 5.37 miles in 108 mins to the post office and back
09/08 - 149.2 at 7:30 a.m. ...Grandpuppy Duty then nothing
09/09 - 153.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
09/10 - 153.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then cleaned house before our housekeepers got here.
09/11 - 151.2 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
09/12 - 153.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then zero
Good luck everyone!
Chris