Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 271

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  • pezhed
    pezhed Posts: 885 Member
    SheilaBoneham wrote: »
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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.
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    Beautiful sweater!! I knit, too, but haven't attempted a sweater. I'm a very slow knitter so I only commit to smaller projects. It's a good idea to incentive bundle it, though!
  • SModa61
    SModa61 Posts: 3,098 Member
    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 –
    9/11 –
    9/12 –

    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 -
    9/10 -
    9/11 -
  • SModa61
    SModa61 Posts: 3,098 Member
    @chapter_3 Was just catching up and reading your 9/7 reflection. I am just going to add that we are all here for similar reasons. Our journeys may differ some, but none of us are here because our relationship with scale has never been complicated. I could write a book on my relationship, just no one would want to read it. :P Glad you chose to share. That is not only helpful to others, but that expression that comes from understanding, helps you as well!

    @skyleen75 reading your post from 9/8. So sorry to hear your path had brought you to purging at one point in time. So glad to hear that you are in a healthier place!

    @_jeffreyD_ - my reponse to “its ok to feel hungry”. You have actually pegged something I have observed about myself. When I am struggling, I cannot deal with the feeling of hunger. When I am focused and doing well, bits of feeling hungry actually feel “good”. Same person, different responses.

    @deepwoodslady – I know I am a bit behind. Good luck with your screenings. I hope all comes back well.

    @sheilaboneham what a beautiful sweater. You are talented!!

  • refactored
    refactored Posts: 455 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.

    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
    9/11
    9/12
  • musicsax
    musicsax Posts: 4,599 Member
    Zaxa2021 wrote: »
    musicsax wrote: »
    Has anyone else had an issue with MFP food diary where it keeps adding random calories allegedly earned from exercise? 600 exercise calories appearing even before breakfast, this morning I removed it at breakfast time and now another 710 have appeared?

    @musicsax Do you have a Fitbit account connected to your MFP account? I remember seeing a Tech Support post a few days ago, where MFP said it's on Fitbit's end and Fitbit was working to fix it. I don't have mine connected, but I've seen several posts saying these kind of things are happening frequently, so I would guess it's a widespread problem at the moment.

    Yes I do have my Fitbit account & MFP connected, if it continues I think I'll have to disconnect, they've been connected for many years and I've never had this problem before. I appreciate you responding.
  • musicsax
    musicsax Posts: 4,599 Member
    @SheilaBoneham - I love the sweater, looks so cosy. I'm a knitter too, but only do it for my little DGDs never myself or adults.
  • Chapter_3
    Chapter_3 Posts: 869 Member
    edited September 10
    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.

    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?


    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
    9/12

    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!

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    We are 50miles East of Baton Rouge. Ready for Hurricane Conditions!

    #healthyhabits
    📣#bestshapeofmylife 📣
    #HSF
  • judefit1
    judefit1 Posts: 1,039 Member
    @Chapter_3: thinking about you and hope the worst of Francine is out to sea!
  • pezhed
    pezhed Posts: 885 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. 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
    9/12
    9/13
  • pezhed
    pezhed Posts: 885 Member
    @judefit1 thinking of you with Francine headed your way! Stay safe!
  • Zaxa2021
    Zaxa2021 Posts: 665 Member
    I'm Julie, 35 years old, 5'3, SAHM to toddler twins.

    RSW: 157.4

    9/3: 157.5
    9/4: 156.1
    9/5: 156.0.
    9/6: 155.9.
    9/7: 156.6.
    9/8: 157.6.
    9/9: 158.0.

    9/10: 157.8. Food was okay, but not great. I did a short walk as well as 30 minutes walk/run on the treadmill. Also did some yoga and a short calisthenics circuit.
    9/11:
    9/12:

    Previous Days' Summaries
    9/3: 157.5. I had a good day yesterday. Ate within calories (including some veggies!) and went to the gym for a short run and some walking on the treadmill. I've been trying to increase water intake, I'm going to start tracking that as well. I'm also lowering my calorie goal a little. What I'm doing now doesn't seem to be working

    9/4: 156.1. Finally a drop! It's a relief to see, as I feel like I am doing everything right, and honestly, don't know how much more I can realistically do. I'm going to keep doing what I am doing and hopefully it will continue to drop. I ate within my calories and went for a run.

    9/5: It was a good day for me. I ate well and did some intentional exercise. I went to the gym to run on the treadmill again. Although it's only been a few days, it's beginning to feel more like a routine, more normal kind of. I also went for a couple of small walks, as the heat allowed. I'm looking forward to the weather cooling off a bit soon so I can get outside more.

    9/6: I'm so happy to see a downward trend. I was getting a little frustrated with lack of results, but I'm glad I trusted the process and kept pushing through. I also think running has helped, I'm wondering if I was eating around maintenance, and the few extra calories burned helped push me into a deficit. Yesterday, I went on one short walk as well as the walk and 2 mile run on the treadmill.

    9/7: I'm still trusting the process. I did nothing "wrong" yesterday, so this is just fluctuation. Now on to the weekend... and all of the challenges of making healthy choices that come with it. I hope everyone has a good weekend!

    9/8: Yesterday wasn't a great day, but I think it was okay. I was really thirsty for some reason, so I of course drank more water, and I don't think I have shed all of the excess yet. Calories were slightly higher than usual, but still accounted for, and my exercise calories covered it. I also ended the day with one beer which I haven't been doing lately.

    9/9: I'm not sure why my weight is creeping up right now. Maybe a bit of constipation, maybe hormonal reasons. I really feel like I've been doing everything I should be doing lately, but the numbers aren't reflecting it. I hope that the number on the scale will catch up to my efforts soon. [\spoiler]
  • quiltingjaine
    quiltingjaine Posts: 6,257 Member
    edited September 10
    SheilaBoneham wrote: »
    quiltingjaine wrote: »
    @SheilaBoneham

    @quiltingjaine If yours is like mine, the Hershey bar is a gift of love, and he doesn’t understand how hard this is. I don’t think my DH even notices whether I’m thin or fat, and he has very little nutritional knowledge, or interest since he’s always been thin.

    EXACTLY! He even told me the Hershey bar was a reward for enduring the 4 weeks between crown prep and crown delivery.


    Your sweater is beautiful!
  • quiltingjaine
    quiltingjaine Posts: 6,257 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.
    9/7 133.0 My stomach feels better and I kept eating in line. I need to put the RS SF candies out of sight but they do seem to have kept things moving! I looked up our flight info and they have changed it. Now leaving earlier and no layover in Dallas, and we arrive in Tulsa 4 hours earlier! @_JeffreyD_ I am relating to your “10# of stuff in a 5# bag” remark.
    9/8 133.5 Ate a slice of sourdough, 2 hot dogs (not all beef) and Brussels sprouts. No protein shake.
    9/9 133.0 My plan is to drink the 2 shakes I have mixed in the fridge. DH will be on his own.
    9/10 134.0 @4AM No explanation except that it’s so early. We’re flying to OK for 9 days. DD doesn’t have internet so my posting may be nonexistent.
  • AR10at50
    AR10at50 Posts: 1,649 Member
    F, 59, 5’5
    SW-187 Sep. 2014
    UGW-150, then 140
    RGW-159 Thank you @quiltingjaine !!!🌸

    9/8-168-Weeken food bloat. Lots of yard work.
    9/9-DNW-We got 3 raised garden beds up and filled and trenched for the water line. Pretty sore after that.
    9/10-166-Off to meet some quilting ladies, I am just going to bring fabric to cut out. It is FINALLY cooling off and my potted plants will enjoy that. I can also go visit the horse whenever I want since it will be cooler.
  • AR10at50
    AR10at50 Posts: 1,649 Member
    @SheilaBoneham The sweater turned out beautifully!!!! And I love your idea of walking first…I need to try that with my quilting!!!!🌸Karen
  • SheilaBoneham
    SheilaBoneham Posts: 3,223 Member

    🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴


    📆 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 -
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  • astroamy
    astroamy Posts: 1,126 Member
    UST:241
    UGW:190

    Mini-goal (stick with it for 60 days):18/60

    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
    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
    9/12

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