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Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 271

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  • quiltingjaine
    quiltingjaine Posts: 6,148 Member
    quiltingjaine wrote: »
    @SModa61 yvjcg4enskew.jpeg Each bottle is a 30 day supply and you’re not supposed to take it with calcium.

    I’m separating it from my calcium and other supplements by 3-4 hours.
  • quiltingjaine
    quiltingjaine Posts: 6,148 Member
    judefit1 wrote: »
    I didn't even know there was such a thing as a "travel scale" until @quiltingjaine posted it back in January. I bought the model she recommended, and I've used it 4 times already.

    I wish I could take credit for this but it was not I. I wish I had a travel scale!
  • quiltingjaine
    quiltingjaine Posts: 6,148 Member
    Female 5’1” Age 74 years
    *Travel - no scale part of the time
    HWE 197.0 (2/2008)
    Weight on 1/17/17 174.5
    OGW 137 (set by WW 2008, WW goal 1985 was 126) UGW was 125 (HS weight) Started LCHF/Keto 7/17/2017 (mid round 10)


    👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE👍👍
    Rnd 7 167.0 to Rnd 17 155.5
    To Rnd 27 146*
    To Rnd 37 139.0
    To Rnd 47 133.5*
    To Rnd 57 131.5
    To Rnd 67 128.0
    To Rnd 77 125.0
    To Rnd 87 121.0*
    To Rnd 97 121.0
    To Rnd 107 122.0
    To Rnd 117 116.0
    To Rnd 127 117.0
    To Rnd 137 117.0
    To Rnd 147 116.0 🙌
    To Rnd 157 115.5
    To Rnd 167 119.4
    To Rnd 177 118.3
    To Rnd 187 120.0
    To Rnd 197 121.5
    To Rnd 207 123.5
    To Rnd 217 126.5
    To Rnd 227 127.5
    To Rnd 237 128.0
    To Rnd 247 135.5
    To Rnd 257 134.5
    Rnd 258 133.5
    Rnd 259 133.0
    Rnd 260 133.5
    Rnd 261 133.5
    Rnd 262 132.5
    Rnd 263 133.0
    Rnd 264 134.0
    Rnd 265 133.0
    Rnd 266 134.0
    Rnd 267 132.5
    Rnd 268 132.0
    Rnd 269 132.5 AW 133.0
    Rnd 270 133.0 AW 132.7
    We ALL have good rounds and bad but that is part of life. Don’t stay away, stay accountable. We don’t judge, we support.-Jpv,2/13/19

    What we need to succeed is a sustainable way of eating, not a DIET we go on and off.

    This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.

    We are unstoppable not because we do not have failures but because we continue on despite them. - paraphrase of original quote by Beau Taplin

    Up and down - just riding the waves of life. 🌊 🏄‍♀️ (My new mantra-3/19/22)

    "Do or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

    Comments pertain to previous day

    SW RND 271 132.0
    9/3 132.5 Yesterday’s picnic was a SUGAR STORM! The pulled pork had been liberally doused with extremely sweet sauce. There were baked beans (also sweet) and watermelon. I had some pork with lettuce leaves. For dessert they had cookies. I intended to drink a protein shake before we went but time got away from me. I ate cookies, super sweet pork, and lettuce.
    9/4 131.5 Went to Jesse Rae’s BBQ and had REAL pulled pork seasoned with dry rub and smoked, not cooked in sweet sauce. Had my protein shake for dessert, 2 me made jalapeño poppers early. On a side note - we live about 8 miles south of Nellis AFB and I LOVE to hear “the boys” flying. The walls virtually rattle in the proper weather/wind condtions. I’ve had to re-order taking my supplements due to the new to me bone support recommended by retired RN neighbor. It is to be taken away from calcium so I’m taking it when I get up and when I go to bed and taking everything else about 4 hours later in the morning and earlier in the evening.
    9/5 133.0 Well, I thought that weight yesterday might be a dream but . . . Wow! Today we’re going to dinner at Golden Corral with friends (their choice) Just stay on the roller coaster and ride. My email was hacked on Monday and it has taken this long to get access! Wouldn’t you think facial recognition and fingerprint would be enough to prove I’m me?
    9/6 133.0 Busy day ahead. Why does everyone want to go out to eat with us before we leave on Tuesday? We’ll be gone less than 2 weeks not for months. Golden Corral yesterday even though my stomach didn’t feel good. At least I didn’t make a pig of myself.
  • mochasmommie7193
    mochasmommie7193 Posts: 144 Member
    edited September 6
    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 269 ~ 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


    ~~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
  • pezhed
    pezhed Posts: 811 Member
    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
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  • astroamy
    astroamy Posts: 1,026 Member
    UST:241
    UGW:190

    Mini-goal (stick with it for 60 days):14/60

    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
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  • refactored
    refactored Posts: 431 Member
    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)

    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.

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  • SModa61
    SModa61 Posts: 3,025 Member
    judefit1 wrote: »
    @SModa61: I've had that same experience on past trips, which is why this year has been such a change for me- I didn't even know there was such a thing as a "travel scale" until @quiltingjaine posted it back in January. I bought the model she recommended, and I've used it 4 times already. Nothing worse than that 7 lb surprise at the end of the trip- the scale weighs less than that, and is easier to take out of the luggage than off my behind!

    @Chapter_3 : thank you, my friend! Yes, this is a better year for me, but I've been here many times and I know just how easy it is to slide right back up, especially when I'm feeling "victorious" over my instincts. So, here I am and here I'll be-all of you help me remain aware of my choices!

    @judefit1 the travel scale is an awesome tool. I took it to scotland last year and I use in along our drives from MA to FL and back. I don't recall who recommended the one I have, but it was someone in the group. I bought this in June 2023: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BFZVBGYH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  • SModa61
    SModa61 Posts: 3,025 Member
    quiltingjaine wrote: »
    quiltingjaine wrote: »
    @SModa61 yvjcg4enskew.jpeg Each bottle is a 30 day supply and you’re not supposed to take it with calcium.

    I’m separating it from my calcium and other supplements by 3-4 hours.

    @quiltingjaine My starting premise (I'm only like 10 days in) is to try and hit my daily calcium in foods. We'll see how feasible that is, but I have certainly seen my digestive tract slowing down, so I know that it is in there. I customized by MFP diary to now highlight daily calcium. Hopefully that will help me see if I am accomplishing my numbers consistently or not. I won't yet try what you are trying as I have a supplement stockpile, and I am going to try and use up some of my D3 and assorted other ones first. Might as well get the habits in place first as I am terrible about that. This was another product that had been pointed out to me https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CQ7TYRK/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_4?smid=A39REPMUYBIP4S&psc=1 But I think yours might have a better profile. Right now I am playing with magnesium glycerinate, K2 (MK7), D3, and a fish oil supplement. Easing in. Week one was only the mag and fish oil. Week 2 added the k2 and D3, and I still keep forgetting. I'll be curious what you think as you take the Ultimate Bone Support Supplement. Thanks for sharing as I think it will be something that I can eventually switch over to.
  • SModa61
    SModa61 Posts: 3,025 Member
    fmfdfa2020 wrote: »
    Skyleen75 wrote: »
    HW- 242
    LW- 142
    Feb 5th 2024- 200.4

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

    Rnd 270 End Weight 170.6

    9/03- 171.2
    9/04- 169.0
    9/05- 169.0
    9/06- 168.6 There simply wasn’t food to shovel into my mouth hole. These days the kids call it living in “an ingredient household”. Meaning there aren’t snacks to just pick up and eat, if you’re hungry you have to actually make something. Like when you find yourself in front of the fridge eating a handful of shredded cheese because it’s the only “snack” in the house.
    DH loves to grocery shop and buys food he leaves on the counter to grab by the handful- nuts, crackers, chips, etc.
    All of his boxes and bags were empty yesterday so I simply ate my dinner when I was tired and hungry instead of adding in the extras.
    Could it be that simple? No way, I’m not a calorie saint! I might not bring it in the house but I am a vicious car snacker. I fight the devil on my shoulder every time I shop over what I could get to eat in the car on the way home.
    The food addiction is so real.

    @Skyleen75 I live in "“an ingredient household” as well, and this made me laugh outloud this morning: "Like when you find yourself in front of the fridge eating a handful of shredded cheese because it’s the only “snack” in the house." I know this too well!

    I am too embarrassed to list off the "ingredients" I am willing to eat, when so inclined.......
  • Skyleen75
    Skyleen75 Posts: 632 Member
    HW- 242
    LW- 142
    Feb 5th 2024- 200.4

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

    Rnd 270 End Weight 170.6

    9/03- 171.2
    9/04- 169.0
    9/05- 169.0
    9/06- 168.6
    9/07- 170.0 DH went grocery shopping, countertop boxes are back! I don’t think I ate two lbs of Cheese-its?
    He’s been told to stop buying so much crap, lol he agreed after his only defense of “but they were on sale”. I could tell that the look I gave him made him realize how dumb that sounded.
    Just a normal weekend bump up from eating later after enjoying two decadent White Russians floating along the river.

    Heading to kickboxing, I’m going to try not to aggravate my PF foot. I just need a good cardio induced sweat!

    @fmfdfa2020 @SModa61 LOL I am dead laughing about “ingredients” I’ve eaten!!!!
  • judefit1
    judefit1 Posts: 941 Member
    @quiltingjaine: so you're the person who keeps me going in other ways, and has many gems of wisdom! Another member (I can't recall whom) shared the Renpho link- whoever you are, thank you!!
  • judefit1
    judefit1 Posts: 941 Member

    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:
    9/9:
    9/10:
    9/11:
    9/12:

    9/7: woke up with a head cold- seems to be my destiny after flying these days to "catch" something; last winter I had Covid after AZ. Happy it's Saturday and I have a quiet weekend to rest up. Also happy to have it after my trip, not during. But I just didn't feel like getting on the scale this morning. Tomorrow.
  • _JeffreyD_
    _JeffreyD_ Posts: 1,970 Member
    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 271 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:


    9/3: 221.6
    /no logging; good walk; water unaccounted for/
    We bought too much fruit (blueberry and peach) at the farmer’s market, now we need to make pie and cobbler to use it all. :/

    Finished an interesting novel last night called “The Venice Sketchbook” by Bowen. It was a great way to get a preview of Venice. I found myself tracing the story on my Google Map.

    9/4: 220.4
    /logged a little; exercised a little; drank a little water/
    I need to move more.

    Evidently, I did not post yesterday. This morning, I see how I had selected and copied the text, but the phone must have rung before I could post.

    9/5: 222.4
    /logged; exercised; 90 oz water/
    Met my goals yesterday and was rewarded with a 2# bump. I cannot complain; I have not met my goals for a while. Need to let my body catch up.

    9/6: 219.8
    /logged food; exercised; 78 oz water./
    I think it helped that I was too busy to go to Rotary yesterday.

    NSV: I had a late afternoon doctor appointment 30 miles from home yesterday. I was actually scanning the horizon for a fast-food sign on the way home. Drove by some easy prey but had a moment of clarity at just the right time. It didn’t kill me. My brain said “you are starving!” He lied.



    9/2: 223.0
    SW on day before this round.

    9/7: 221.2
    /not logged; exercised; 70 oz water/
    We had a “former employer alumni meeting” last night, and I had a Cuban sandwich. I chose the slaw as my side, not FF. I had one more beer than necessary.

    Starting to get that compressed feeling right before a trip. Trying to get 10 pounds of stuff to do in a 5 pound bag. I am looking forward to the smaller portion sizes, because if it gets put in front of me, I eat it.

    BTW, I can totally relate to the handful of shredded cheese ploy. Anything I can get a handful of is dangerous.


    9/8
    9/9
    9/10
    9/11
    9/12



    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
    R 269: 221.4
    R 270: 222.4

    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.
  • Chapter_3
    Chapter_3 Posts: 784 Member
    edited September 7
    R271 JGMTD #41

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

    About Me & R271 Commitments:
    ********************************
    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
    ***************************
    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
    ******************

    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
    ***************************
    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

    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
    9/9
    9/10
    9/11
    9/12

    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 (ME) are not losing weight right now, you (ME) are simply eating too many calories… I believe all the charts grossly overstate minimum calorie requirements. Of course, macros matter… and WHAT you (I) eat matters…. But calories IN/OUT are key to weight loss….

    The past six 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 bother me so much?

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

    Is this realization an ACTUAL NSV?!

    Today: 🏋️‍♀️🚶‍♀️📚💦 ENJOY!
    Onward!
    #healthyhabits
    📣#bestshapeofmylife 📣
    #HSF

    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.
  • Chapter_3
    Chapter_3 Posts: 784 Member
    edited September 7
    @Skyleen75
    “ Ingredient” house-hold.
    ROFLMAO!!!! Made me think of the “ingredients” that I have eaten… I’m still laughing! Thank you!!! BTW: We are an “ingredient” household as well!
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 11,784 Member
    Round 271

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    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-) I usually don’t weigh on Fridays as I don’t get enough of a time span between my last night-time snack and my early rising to get my DGS off to school once day per week. There’s also the Fosamax and the gulping of water. The normal span between food and morning is usually about 4.5 hours since I stay up very late by (retirement) habit. However, last night I dozed off early and had a 6.5 hours span this morning so I stepped on the scale. It was nice to see a drop. Yesterday stayed level so it’s nice to see progress after a couple of disciplined days in a row. Even though my daughter and DGS are here I hope to link up another good day. Cold, Cloudy and Rain expected today so my roofing crew are fitting in what they can before the rain comes in. This is the kind of gloomy day that would be able to make you want to munch, snack, eat. I won’t be dictated today!

    09/07 -189.0- (Trend weight-190.0-) My meals were pre-planned and very good. My snacks were pre-planned but I added to them out of sheer boredom I think. It was unnecessary. I’m grateful that the meals saved me and I still saw a drop on the scale this morning. I’ve got to be more mindful today (tonight)! I would love to be back in the 170’s by Christmas (at the Very Least). Something to aspire to.

    09/08 -xxxxx- (Trend weight-xxxxx-)

    09/09 -xxxxx- (Trend weight-xxxxx-)

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

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

    09/12 -xxxxx- (Trend weight-xxxxx-)

    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

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