Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 275
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Round 275
Oct 13 - 22, 2024
GOAL FOR ROUND 274 – NOT GIVE BACK MY LOSS FROM ROUND 273
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
Round 272 134.8 9/12/24 Harry 11lb 2.5 oz Han Solo 12lb 1.5 oz
Round 273 135.0 9/22/24
Round 274 132.8 10/2/24 Harry 11 lb 3.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb 2 oz
Minka 11 lb 5.5 oz Milo 14 lb
Round 275 135.2 10/12/24 Harry 11 lb 0 oz Han solo 12 lb 2 oz
Minka 11 lb 5 oz Milo 14 lb .5 oz
SW: 135.2
Day/Weight/Comment
10/13 – 133.8 yesterday was not perfect, but the results of the previous two days wore off
10/14 – 134.2 attended get together at friend’s house yesterday, then came home and ate a WHOLE bag of chocolate covered pretzels. Anyhow, today start a challenging stretch for me. DH will be out of town for 10 days. In the past, I don’t cook and just eat ice cream and other junk while he is gone. My goal for myself it to actually eat meals while he is gone. Preferably, home cooked and trackable meals.
10/15 – 134.2 I actually ate somewhat like a normal person yesterday. But I finished my day with microwaved popcorn and I think there may be some sodium at play this morning. (Oops, Happy Anniversary to me and DH - I totally forgot until I saw today's posting date. :P )
10/16 – 133.2 This number I think is real. My highs after a binge are not real, and sadly, my super lows are likely not real as well. Not losing at a super fast pace, but given my current approach, that makes sense. Fortunately, there is no real deadline, even though I had hoped for 130 for my 63rd b-day, and that is coming too soon (next round).
10/17 – 132.8 Glad I that for once, I am actually eating real food while DH is away and the scale is reflecting this. Trying to psych myself to exercise. Top floor of the home, the heat is not working (will take to November to repair) and that is where the equipment is. Last I looked the room was about 50 degrees. Should not stop me, and might even feel good once I get moving, but its one more excuse. @Pezhed it was a Cystoscopy and it came back clean.
10/18 –
10/19 –
10/20 –
10/21 –
10/22 –
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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 274: 125.8
SW Rnd 275: 126.8
Previous rounds:SW Rnd 245: 146.6Goals this round:
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 post Italy trip
SW Rnd 272: 126.8
SW Rnd 273: 125.0
SW Rnd 274: 126.0
SW Rnd 275: 126.8
* Under 125- just a bit, make it happen
* get through foot surgery recovery without gaining weight
* good eating habits; planned and consistent
10/13: 126.8
10/14: 126.4
10/15: 125.6
10/16: 126.8
10/17: DNW
10/18:
10/19:
10/20:
10/21:
10/22:
10/17: foot's done! In a short cast and on crutches until post-op visit next week, then we'll see what stage 2 will bring; I should be in a boot and walking after that. Foot elevated for first 4 days 50 mins/hr and ice the ankle 10 mins/hr (basically in the recliner except for TMI). Feeling much loved- DP has been a great caretaker, and DD brought me wonton soup and flowers! Feeling pretty good as well- no pain, no swelling. Now I just have to behave, be patient and let it heal. I won't weigh until I"m weight bearing as it would be difficult to manage and not accurate, but I'll be logging as this is a danger zone for comfort food.
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@skyleen75 - I used to give blood, maybe just for the bag of Cheese-its the Red Cross hands out to donners.
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RND 275 - JGMTD #45
Mission: Continuously improve daily habits that strengthen a “Healthy, Strong & Fit” identity.
#HSF 📣#bestshapeofmylife📣
#helpfulhabits
About Me & R275 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 maintenance journey “#HSF” & on my way to
📣#bestshapeofmylife
👇🏻Oct Level Up (Down) Plan
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I pledge to prioritize each of these #HSF choices EVERY DAY of Oct:
1. P:E: Proteing greater than 1:1 vs. Energy g. [Pg > (Cg+Fg)] (and cals = avg. maintenance).I will continue this nutrition plan. 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 added ⏱️“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 12+ 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 110-130g Protein
8. ✅#HSF Naturally IF 18/6. Eating window=noon to 6PM. (At least 5 days/wk)
9. ✅#HSF 💦70-80oz 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 110g to 130g of protein per day is now a non-negotiable. In my dreams, I want to be 128- 130lbs #HSF … 😎 I want to be Healthy, Strong & Fit to live out “Chapter 3” enjoying a full range of mobility, flexibility & activities… !
Previous Daily
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10/12 129.8
✅ 🏋️♀️20🚶♀️11k 💤 4hrs 🎾
Pg 20g
Decided to go ahead and attempt the 72 hour fast. I’m on 36 hours. Only 16oz of bone broth yesterday (plus 2black coffee and 80oz 💦). Only water/black coffee for the next 36 hours.
I’m not doing this for weight loss. Doing it to give my system, a brake & regenerate cells. If you’re ever interested in learning about fasting /benefits, there is a plethora of information on the Internet.
I slept horrible last night - a surge of energy / kept tossing and turning. Very little sleep. I’m hoping I can nap sometime today and / or get a good nights sleep tonight.
I felt/ feel +++ except for a slight headache around 8 o’clock last night.
Yesterday: I played 🎾3hrs & 30 min of 🏀 with my DGS & 20 min🏋️♀️. Just kept going….
Today: ? 🏋️♀️🚶♀️💤💦💦💦. Let’s see how I feel as my day progresses - supposed to rest while fasting but my energy is bouncing off the charts! Get to be with DGS today too - he has a soccer game😎.
I don’t know EXACTLY how I feel about R274…. What are my takes?
1. ⚖️ fluctuates considerably based on routine.
2. Will lose muscle mass from this fast 🤔….
3. Solid ✅with new JGMTD ⏱️goals (sprints/plyo!!!) 5 of 10 days.
4. 🏋️♀️6/10!
10/13 ⚖️128.0 (fasting) 59hrs in. ⬇️3.4lbs 💦💦💦 🚶♀️4k. 💤6.5hrs.
Early yesterday I had a great deal of energy. By 10AM I was zonked then zonked the entire day. Felt my energy just disappear - whoosh! Laid low. Walked around town a little but that was it. 💦💦💦& electrolytes. Did not nap yesterday although I tried. My last 72hr fast I only felt hungry for a couple of hrs around the 48hr mark… Not this time. Yesterday, I was hungry all day & eve… hungry now. Don’t know the difference but this fast has been much more challenging. (At least from my recollection).
My body feels clean. No headache. Feels like I’m floating. Let’s see what happens today. I’m planning steak & eggs to break fast at 6PM.
10/14 128.6
✅🚶♀️9k 💤6 hrs 💦 P:E 1.1:1; Pg 106
I broke my fast yesterday at 2PM (68 hours…) Gave a tennis lesson to DGS, which consisted of only feeding balls at the net… When I got home, I was pretty weak & laid down…. Simply could not recover from the weakness, so I said to myself “What’s four hours”? Hubby is still away on his bike trip & I thought “let me take care of myself and make sure I don’t faint.” Ate half a ribeye. Totally restored my energy! Protein drink & greek yogurt @ 6PM. Beautiful walk in the evening.
Don’t know why fasting full 72hrs was successful twice before & not this time but I’m proud of 68hrs adhering to my body/limits. I don’t feel like I failed. I listened & took care of myself! 💪🏻
What did I learn? I learned that I have self-discipline and can move my thought patterns of doubt to positive self-determination. I can switch gears. I can conquer temptation. Most hunger pangs simply disappear …. Of course, until you feel faint 😎. When you know you know…
💤 Didn’t sleep well again. Trusting after I get moving this morn I’ll feel stronger. I feel clean & hoping to feel even better as the morning progresses. Also trusting my body absorbed all benefits from the fast.
I want to 🚶♀️⏱️🏋️♀️ today. Will check my energy levels. Onward!
10/15 128.8
✅🚶♀️12k 💤8 hrs 💦 🚫🏋️♀️⏱️
P:E 1.2:1; Pg 118
Movement: chose to only walk today. Still building energy.
Ate @11AM. Poached eggs and sliced avocado. Delicious!Around 4pm: Ground beef w/ chopped onion topped w/diced tomato, cilantro and sliced avocado for dinner. Another win.
6PM One protein shake. Oikos Pro high protein yogurt with a tablespoon of sugar-free dark chocolate pieces. Yum!
Repeat same today. Hoping to keep ⚖️ in 130lb range and continue 🏋️♀️🚶♀️⏱️.
Slept soundly but only 5 hrs. Darn! My days are decisively better when I get at least 💤7hrs
⚖️This gradual ⬆️expected as I re-fuel. My systems haven’t quite caught up yet😎! I’m hoping to level off @ 130lbs while 🏋️♀️⏱️🚶♀️. Hubby will be home tonight! Today- 🎾🏋️♀️🚶♀️💦💦💦 & cleaning up the mess I’ve made around the house.
R274 EW 129.8 (during fast)
R275 SW 128.0 (during fast)
10/13 128.0 (ended fast@ 2pm)
10/14 128.6
10/15 128.8
10/16 129.8
10/17 131.0
✅🚶♀️11k 💤7hrs 🎾2 hrs🏋️♀️15 💦 P:E ?
Did not track sushi & sake last night. I certainly do NOT feel clean today. 😎 My “systems” should hopefully get to work today!
DH Made it home. He ended up riding 80+ miles on his birthday. What a stud! We’ll see my sister and a brother tonight. I hope everyone has a wonderful day.
#HSF
#healthyhabits
#agingyounger
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SW RND 275: 132.8
RGW: 132.8
Not setting an ambitious goal for the round since I was dehydrated for my start weight and I’m already back up. Would be happy if I could just legitimately weight my round start weight!
Non-scale goals:
🏃🏻♀️ or 🏋🏻♀️ work out 7/10 days
🚫 no drinking 5/10 days
📝 tracking 6/10 days
⏱️ intermittent fast 6/10 days
10/13 - 134.2. Had a major snack attack at the farmer’s market yesterday. I’m also really bad at drinking water on the weekends. I probably drank like 12 ounces yesterday 🤦🏻♀️ Today we have a fall festival at my son’s school that will probably have some delicious treats on offer. I’m going to tread lightly, though! My son is very excited to try to dunk the principal in the dunk tank. He is such a happy kindergartner 🥹
10/14 - 135.0 🏃🏻♀️ Impromptu Mexican dinner last night. I kept it balanced by drinking a margarita but eating fajitas with just one of the tortillas haha. Tried not to go wild on the chips. Definitely a salty dinner and my inadequate water consumption continued. The beginning of the week is always bittersweet. Not thrilled to be back at work but I'm a lot more disciplined when I only have to consider myself during the day and can spend a little time planning dinners. I'm sitting at a cafe drinking only black coffee despite all the tempting treats around me to start off on the right foot. Then therapy at 10 which is long overdue. Good way to start the week!
10/15 - 134.2 ⏱️🚫 My body sure likes 134ish. I went way over yesterday. I made the mistake of eating my kids' leftover quesadillas for lunch. Very fatty, high calorie, and low nutrition. It sent me down a spiral of snacking, mostly high carb foods. I know that I'll never be satiated off of processed carbs alone, and yet, there I was, eating everything in sight. Then the pot roast I made wasn't ready until 6:30 which leads to all of us snacking endlessly. I should at least be able to work out today. I found out yesterday that the company's priorities are pivoting away from most of what I'm working on, so my projects are almost all delayed. I've been a little overwhelmed by everything I have to do so I guess it's a bit of a relief? But also feels like my job is in jeopardy. I'd hate to get laid off after 6 weeks of working here! They said there isn't a reduction in headcount but I bet if this directive had happened before I got hired, they wouldn't hire anyone for this position yet (in pharma my job isn't really required until you're getting ready to go commercial; filing for commercialization is getting delayed by 6 months). I guess I'll have more time for fitness this way, eesh.
10/16 - 134.0 ⏱️🏃🏻♀️ Ugh I really need to get to tracking. That's an important part of weight loss for me and I have been utterly failing. I'll even weigh and measure food in order to track it and then never put it on MFP. So my only goal today is to write every bite!
10/17 - 133.2 ⏱️🏋🏻♀️📝 Finally got my tracking emoji. It would have been so simple to have an alcohol-free day but I decided to drink a glass of wine to finish off the opened bottle in the fridge, ugh. At least that was all I drank. Tonight my mom will be here and tomorrow DH and I have an overnight date, so these will not be dry days
I'm trying to decide how to handle dinner tonight. I made tentative plans with a neighbor to feed them but I'm not sure what to make/buy. I was thinking pizza to keep it simple but I don't really want to eat pizza, especially since I've finally made a little progress for the week. 5yo DS is home for a teacher work day today. I may take him on a bike ride while I run with him on a flatter part of the nearby rail trail.
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10 days. I can commit to 10 days of focusing. Here we go.
SW RND 275
10/13: 155.0. A bit higher than I've been recently, but it's not surprising. Food and drink have been a free-for-all. I did, however, get to the gym last night for my treadmill run.
10/14: 154.7. I had a pretty good day yesterday. Stayed in control of my eating (even when my husband ordered a ton of ice cream!). I did 2 walks and a treadmill run (4.25 miles).
10/15: 154.5. It wasn't the best day, food-wise, but wasn't the worst either. I can't say the McDonald's wasn't worth it, though. I know it's gross crappy food, but it's still is my guilty pleasure. So I consciously splurge on it. 2 walks and some time on the treadmill.
10/16: 153.3. I stress ate some ice cream, but other than that, I ate pretty well. Exercise was the usual, 2 walks and some walking/running on the treadmill. I just need to be more mindful of eating when I'm stressed.
10/17: 154.9. Sometimes I just have to laugh. I had a great day with my diet yesterday. I know I didn't do anything to "deserve" an extra pound and a half. I took a rest day from the gym and didn't have time to get much intentional walking, but my eating was the best it's been in a while.
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@SModa61 For a split second there I thought you had my Mike! 😺
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📆 2015–2023Feb. 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 09/02/24: end weight 197.6/197.4
R171 09/12/24: end weight 196.4/197.9
R172 09/22/24: end weight 196.2/196.7
R173 10/02/24: end weight 196.4/196.3
R174 10/12/24: end weight 194/194.7
End-of-2024 Goal—weight 170.
Day/Weight/Trend Weight/Comment
10/13 - 193.2/194.1
I seem to have found the key for me, finally. I’m not finding it as difficult as I imagined to stick to my fast from supper until breakfast, and wonder why I couldn’t stop snacking at night before. I guess you just have to be in the right place mentally.
10/14 - 193.4/193.7
Salty dinner last night, but otherwise on target, and one full week of IM. It’s getting easier. 😊
10/15 - 193.6/193.5
I weighed in a bit earlier than usual, which may explain the slight uptick. Nothing else does! I’m off this morning for my second post-laser surgery laser treatment to clear cloudiness in my new lens. I can’t say the first procedure made any difference ( other eye), but we’ll see.
10/16 - 193.4/193.4
Laser treatment went perfectly, but I ate weirdly (grape nut flakes and kefir for breakfast, pad Thai for late lunch/early dinner, and a few triscuits later. Woke up in the night feeling nauseated and indigestion, and I still feel that way. I’m wondering if it’s from an excess of salt. I usually keep my sodium intake quite low, but pad Thai & triscuits? Yikes! Anyway, I’m drinking lots of water to flush the salt. Maybe some knitting therapy will help. 😁
10/17 - 195/193.8
I felt shaky and hungry last night, so had a bowl of cereal with blueberries and kefir, which accounts for the bump. It’s fine. It will go away. I thought I’d share my newest motivation…I just finished knitting this vest and is a bit snug. 10 pounds would help, 20 even better! This was a fun knit, seeing the patterns emerge.
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F, 59, 5’5
SW-187 Sep. 2014
UGW-150, then 140
RGW-159 Thank you @quiltingjaine !!!🌸
10/15-166-Back at it. DH has taken the week off of work and we are getting a lot done in the yard and the weather is lovely!!!!!
10/17-Getting a lot done with DH. No time foe exercise, but tons of activity and movement, accomplishing the perpetual “to do” list. I would rather do it now, than the day before Thanksgiving.
@UTMom81 - Your little River is darling!!!💚6 -
@SheilaBoneham What cute pair!! And your vest is amazing! That has to be really good for maintaining mental acuity. Better than Sudoku! I can't comprehend keeping track of each colored yarn and producing that pattern.3
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70 yo female; 5’5”
SW 128.8# (end of round 274)
Goals: optimize health; maintain wt at/under 130#.
Strategy:
Hydration 💧 64 oz minimum
Strength training 🏋️♀️ 5x/week
Follow nutrition/calorie plan and track🥕daily
Move 👣🚴♀️ daily
Sober October 🚫🍷
Showing today’s weigh in; yesterday’s success
10/13 128.6# 👣🚫🍷
10/14 129.2# 🥕🚫🍷
10/15 126.8# 💧🥕👣🚫🍷
10/16 128.4# 💧🥕🏋️♀️🚫🍷
10/17 128.6# 🥕🏋️♀️🚫🍷
I’ve been in nonstop sewing mode for little theatre costumes but plan to get out this afternoon for a walk when it warms up. Working on water intake so I can also add that 💧icon tomorrow. ST rest day.
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Blueberries59 wrote: »@skyleen75 - I used to give blood, maybe just for the bag of Cheese-its the Red Cross hands out to donners.
I used to donate blood every 8 weeks until my doctor told me I was getting too old to do that (rude!) I was always amazed by the not great for you snack offerings they had.
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@SheilaBoneham gorgeous knitting! Fitting comfortably into something you've put hours into sounds like good motivation, too.2
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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
Rnd 271 132.0 AW (8d) 132.93
Rnd 272 131.0 AW (4d) 132.37
Rnd 273 131.0 AW 133.4
Rnd 274 133.5 AW 133.1We 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 275 133.0
10/13 133.5
10/14 133.0 Going to Chipotle today with a neighbor.
10/15 134.0
10/16 134.0 The talk of puppies has me wondering if I should get a new kitten or cat. My heart is still broken at losing Oskar and I’m tearing up just typing this.
10/17 133.5 I had a glass of red wine last night because it was there.5 -
@SheilaBoneham - Gorgeous !1
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Round 275
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 64 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 232 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
R274 EW= 191.4
R275 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 thru R272 (06/15/24 thru 09/22/24) = - 10.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 193.8)
R273 (09/23/24 thru 10/02/24) = -0.4 LOST (Ending Weight 193.4)
R274 (10/03/24 thru 10/12/24) = -2.0 LOST (Ending Weight 191.4)
R275 (10/13/24 thru 10/22/24) = -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
ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND 191.4
10/13 -192.2- (Trend weight -193.2-)
10/14 -194.6- (Trend weight -193.4-)
10/15 -191.2- (Trend weight -193.2-)
10/16 -193.0- (Trend weight -193.2-) Well, there it is. A 1.8 lb gain from travel that I have come to expect. Today I will gather my composure and focus on getting it back down to a more reasonable number. My short-term goal is to get to the 180’s again and it could be doable, if not by the end of this challenge then sometime in the next for sure. I must stay Focused. Of course, I won’t feel confidently in the 180’s until I reach that number with the 7 on the end (187) due to fluctuations, but if I touchdown on that 180 runway with ANY number I’ll still know I’ve arrived, even if I’m still rolling and bouncing down the runway a bit before I completely land. It’s a plan!
10/17 -191.6- (Trend weight-193.0-) And back down it goes as I lose the travel/sodium weight landing just a bit higher than I was before the trip. I’m happy with this. A good day yesterday. No intentional exercise but I did fully fall clean my grandson’s room and sifted through the toys while he wasn’t here. This included moving furniture around or out. Today he arrives for the normal 4 days. His mom has to work all 7 days this week due to yearly company project of some sort so I’ll have my hands full. He had a pumpkin patch field trip today. I can’t wait to get him off the bus and hear all about it!
10/18 -xxxxx- (Trend weight-xxxxx-)
10/19 -xxxxx- (Trend weight-xxxxx-)
10/20 -xxxxx- (Trend weight-xxxxx-)
10/21 -xxxxx- (Trend weight-xxxxx-)
10/22 -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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@SheilaBoneham That vest is amazing! What wonderful motivation for you!
@Skyleen75 Yes, heart healing wrapped in fur and licks. Exactly what I needed!
@_JeffreyD_ I totally understand the sentiment about not replacing. We thought we were going to do without, too, but the house was entirely too still and the granddaughter missed Sugar so badly, we went ahead and took the plunge. I'm SO glad we did. He has brought a lot of joy already.
I forget who asked, but River is a cross between full-blood Brittany Spaniel and a Mini Labradoodle.
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65 year old female, 5'5"
Highest Weight: 213 (in ~2005)
Lowest Weight: 143 (in ~2019)
Goal Weight: 150RND 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
RND 271: SW—163.2, EW—162.8
RND 272: SW 162.8, EW-161.4
RND 273: SW 161.4, EW—159.8
RND 274: SW—159.8, EW—158.8
SW RND 275
10/16 158.2 Well, I can’t say I’m back in a routine yet, but I did buy a little joy over the weekend. Picked up a new puppy on Sunday. He’s right at 7 weeks old, so he’s walking in a stroller with me at the moment, but eventually, he’ll be a good walking/hiking buddy. As for my “get my MFP life back together,” my goal today is to log everything (even though, I feel like my food intake has been fine even during all this other stuff going on in my life.) In the long run, I’m more successful if I log every single day. Also, I hope to resume daily posts. Fingers crossed. But in the meantime, meet River! I think it was a piece of my recovery that I named him River. I’ve always loved being on the river in the NC mountains,(and will again) and I don’t want that flood to forever ruin those feelings for me. I’ve also always thought the next dog I had would be named River. So, in spite of the devastation caused by the rise of the Linville River, I named him River in honor of all those wonderful feelings and the peace the river usually brings me. Is that crazy or what? Yea, probably so. But here we are! Lol
10/17 158.2 Did pretty well with logging everything yesterday. Had to guess at a couple things. Got in a walk with puppy in the stroller. Protein was a little low, so I’m working on upping that today.
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deepwoodslady wrote: »@CamandJarvis
Congratulations on the clear screening!
Thank you! It was a bit nerve wracking since I don't have my mom's family history and therefore any predisposition to it so it's such a relief to get the all clear5 -
You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better than you were before
32, 5'5"
OSW: 164.2 164.5 164.9 Dec 31, 2022 165.5 Jan 5, 2023
GW: 130-135
Previous Rounds:R69: 158.1; R70: 156.5; R71: 156.3 R72: 156.3; R73: 155.2; R74: 155.4; R75: 156.1; R76: 155.6; R80: 153.2; R81: 154.3; R82: 154.1; R84: 156.5; R89: 156.7; R91: 160.1; R93: 159.3; R94: 156.1; R98: 154.5; R99: 155.9; R100: 152.8; R101: 149.7; R102: 149.0; R103: 149.0; R104: 146.2; R105: 146.6; R106: 144.6; R107: 146.8; R108: 147.7; R109: 148.1; R110: 150.1; R111: 154.3; R112: 152.6; R113: 151.7; R121: 153.0; R122: 154.8; R123: 153.9; R124: 153.4; R125: 155.6; R126: 152.3; R127: 151.5; R128: 151.0; R129: 151.0; R130: 152.6; R131: 153.9; R132: 150.6; R133: 151.2; R134: 149.3; R135: 149.5; R136: 148.4; R137: 147.9; R138: 148.4; R139: 151.9; R140: 150.4; R141: 150.4; R142: 144.0; R143: 144.2; R144: 147.0; R145: 145.7; R146: 145.9; R147: 145.9; R148: 146.5; R149: 147.3; R150: 146.8; R151: 147.9; R152: 147.7; R153: 147.2; R154: 147.0; R155: 144.7; R157: 146.1; R158: 146.6; R159: 146.3; R160: 150.2; R161: 146.7; R162: 144.6; R163: 146.2; R164: 147.3; R165: 146.3; R166: 148.5; R167: 147; R168: 148.4; R169: 151.4; R170: 148.9; R171: 144.8 R172: DNW; R173: 146.1; R174: 147.9; R175: 145.9; R176: 150.5; R177: 149.3; R179: 150.5; R180: 151.6; R181: DNW; R182: 150.2; R183: 152.9; R184: 153.4; R185: 151.3; R186: 152.3; R187: 151.8; R188: 150.9; R189: 152.6; R190: DNW; R191: 154.8; R192: 155.5; R193: 155.2; R194: 156.5; R195: DNW; R196: 155.7; R197: DNW; R198: 156.1; R199: DNW; R200: DNW; R201: 159.8; R202: 159.7; R203: 160.5; R204: DNW; R205: DNW; R206: 161.7; R207: 163.6; R208: DNW; R209: 164.5; R210: 163.9; R211: DNW; R212: 163.1; R123: 162.1; R214: 162.1; R215: 160.4; R216: 160.4; R217: 159.6; R218: 159.0; R219: 159.6; R220: 157.6; R221: 156.5; R222: 155.8; R223: 156.8; R224: 155.1; R225: 152.2; R226: 154.9; R227: 152.4; R228: 152.5; R229: 152.2; R230: 152.8; R231: 151.8; R232: 153.3; R233: 154.1; R234: 151.9; R235: 155.1; R236: DNW; R237: DNW; R238: 152.8; R239: 153.7; R240: 154.9; R241: N/A R242: N/A; R243: N/A; R244: 154.9; R245: 154.0; R246: 153.7; 247: 153.1; R248: 153.1; R249: 153.0; R250: 151.7; R251: DNW; R252: 150.0; R253: 149.6; R254: 148.8; R255: 147.3; R256: 150.2; R257:148.2; R258: 150.2; R259: 147.9; R260: 147.7; R261: 148.2; R262: DNP; R263: DNP; R264: 148.4; R265: 151.5; R266: 150.4; R267: 149.3; R268: DNW; R269: 146.2; R270: 150.4; R271: 150.4; R272: 154.1; R273: Vacation
Last weight
10/02 - 154.1
Round Goal: N/A - due to returning from vacation, I'm allowing my body to ease back into routine
Day, Weight, Comment
10/13 - 156.5
10/14 - 155.3
10/15 - 155.6
10/16 - 157.3
10/17 - 156.4 - Well, after a full reset, my scale synced yesterday's weight and I didn't end up losing it in the factory reset after all! Yesterday I did end up having a sweet tooth moment of weakness and snacked on two Fannie May Candies - Trinidads. The two pieces were only 160 calories so not terribly far over, but macros were not met within 10g. Boo. Today I vow to do better. I did meet all my other goals, though! I made the last bit of pizza fit into my macros for lunch and have my last meal prepped dinner tonight. It has cooled down significantly here so if it stays cool tomorrow, I might see about making a soup. So far I'm on track for all my goals though a bit further behind than I'd like on water. Speaking of, I'm going to finish this cup and go refill. Just need to get 40oz down before bed. I've had horrible luck about drinking water in a timely manner to not have to wake up in the middle of the night. I know part of that is me flushing water weight but I really really need to be better about getting in more water in the morning. I slack the most between my coffee (which I drink 50oz of water before I ever drink my coffee so I start really well) and lunch. Then I'm frantically chugging it. Oops.
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Previous Day's Comments10/13 - DNP
10/14 - DNP
10/15 - I'm officially back from vacation. It has been hectic so far but it should calm down after today since I got all my errands and appointments done. Work is still going to be busy but those are only certain set hours of the day and the rest of my time can flow as it will. I have resumed macro tracking (so far 3 days), water tracking (3 days as well!) steps (yesterday and today), walks (yesterday and today) with the dogs who are also now home from the boarding/vet place, and gym (2 days thus far, 3 more days planned). Weight is likely to bounce around this week as I drop bloat/water weight but hold on to extra water from soreness (I'm already incredibly sore from Monday's leg day). This is okay, the goal is to ease into my routines and healthy habits without stressing myself out horribly. I'm glad to be back! I will aim to catch up on all of you if work breaks and evening time allows
10/16 - Well, I did weigh but my scale wouldn't sync and then it started acting erratic. I had to hard reset it and then ended up changing the batteries (which said 57% remaining, but after a battery change it started acting normal). Unfortunately, I lost the data from this morning. I do remember seeing a 157.x so I went up. As expected since I treated myself to pizza for lunch (within macros, but bloat doesn't care about macros) after having to get a mammogram. All clear, though! No need for another until after I'm 40 or if something comes up (a lump or symptoms). I've got everything logged today to meet macros and I'm focused on one gallon of water or more (so far I'm 3 for 3 days!). Gym done, dogs walked so now need to keep moving through the day to hit 8-10k steps (need less than 3,000 to hit goal as of this post).
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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)
Round 272: 163.1 lbs (+0.4)
Round 273: 162.0 lbs (-1.1)
Round 274: 164.0 lbs (+2.0)
SW RND 275: 164.0 lbs
10/13: 163.6 lbs
Ate at maintenance to try to ease back in to a healthier eating pattern.
10/14: 163.8 lbs
Ate at maintenance again. I think I will do one more day at maintenance and then get back into it.
10/15: 162.7 lbs
Ate at maintenance.
10/16: 163.1 lbs
I achieved my daily goals.
10/17: 162.9 lbs
I achieved my daily goals.
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Pw: 164.2
- Thu 10/17: 164.9;-.7lbs
Husband got Papa John’s and I didn’t cave! I don’t like to put myself into a mode where I feel like I’m constantly missing out on something good because I tend to use those feelings later to talk myself into a binge. So for last night, I decided to only think about money and how much it saved us with me not ordering something for myself. Money was ultimately how I quit smoking years ago, yes my husband had a massive heart attack so that is how we STARTED to quit, but saving $$$ helped me stick to it. Health and Fitness are good reasons to make good decisions but they aren’t as instantly tangible as saving money, so why not look at food in the same light? Other than having this epiphany, the scale still went up a bit today. I’m still trying to figure out my carb goal. I plan to analyze my diary on Saturday when I have a moment. (Click for Tickers)
Day B4 Scale(Sat - Next Mon)
Under Cals (1400):
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Under Carbs(10%):
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500-Cal Burn:
🔴🔴🟢🟢🟢🔘🔘🔘🔘🔘
No Drinking:
🔴🔴🟢🟢🟢🔘🔘🔘🔘🔘
Scale⏬ (Sun - Next Tue):
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- 10/18 Fri ~ 6th Day
- 10/19 Sat ~ 7th Day
- 10/20 Sun ~ 8th Day
- 10/21 Mon ~ 9th Day
- 10/22 Tue ~ Last Day
**MiniGoals:
- Get Under 162 Lowered my goal by 2
- Checked off 8 out of 10 YES days for my daily mini-goals
- Wed 10/16🟢164.2;-2lbs
There it is!! - Tue 10/15🟢166.2;-.2lbs
Not much loss but working on it every day - Mon 10/14🟢166.4;-.8lbs
No comments really - Sun 10/13🟢167.2;-1.2lbs
Feel in a fog, watching all the hurricane aftermath on the news🥹 destruction - SW(Sat)168.4
Post-Hurricane diet recovery mode
6 - Thu 10/17: 164.9;-.7lbs
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Finally back from my trip, so able to weight myself. Up ~1 lb. Didn't eat to gain a pound so I expect it is water retention from sodium and flying. According to my spreadsheet I should have lost a little, but since my calories were wildly estimated, who knows. So hopefully I'll lose that in a day or so. Been spitting distance from the 210s it feels like forever. Back on track hopefully there in a week or two.
USW: 241
UGW: 185
Mini-goal (stick with it for 60 days): 55/60
SW RND 275: 221.6
10/13 - 222.6
10/14 - //// away
10/15 - //// away
10/16 - //// away
10/17 - 223.8
10/18 -
10/19 -
10/20 -
10/21 -
10/22 -
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Hello all! I'll hop in here. 45F just restarting a health journey.
Starting Weight: 190.9 (9/8/24 - highest ever ugh)
Mini-goal: 175 by end of year (trying to be realistic with holiday season in there)
Goal Weight: Maybe 135? More concerned with feeling good than actual number.
Habits: Walk daily, log all food, switch most soda to water, trying a 16:8 IF schedule
RND 275
10/13 - 185.8 (walked a mile, stayed under calorie goal, even passed on a late-night candy treat when my husband was indulging)
10/14 - 185.6 (no walk, but did log and stayed under calorie goal, water only, carried on the streak of meeting my IF hours)
10/15 - 185.4 (today is my oldest's 21st.. and he actually wants to spend it out with us. I'll try to make mindful choices, but I'll also not feel too bad. The win is that my adult kid wants to celebrate with ME.. lol.. so we'll be doing that. Didn't end up walking or meeting calorie deficit, but stayed under maintenance best as i can tell.)
10/16 - 185.8 (not mad at that number. My weight bounces a bit anyway, and considering it was eating out, a drink, and dessert with my boy yesterday. Today I did manage to walk, log meals, stick to my IF hours, and stayed under calorie goal.)
10/17 - 185.4 (walked with my middle son and chatted, logged all, stayed under calorie goal)
10/18
10/19
10/20
10/21
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@SheilaBoneham This vest might be my favorite thing you’ve made so far (that I’ve seen). Love it!3
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I enjoy reading everyone’s posts with my morning coffee.
Rnd 274 End Weight 172.2
10/13- 174.4
10/14- 173.8
10/15- 171.4
10/16- 171.8
10/17- 171.4
10/18- 171.8 Butternut squash ravioli for the win!!! Of all things my little village has, we have a handmade ravioli shop! How lucky am I??? Added toasted pine nuts, kale and chicken sausage. I probably should have stuck to one serving but it was so darn yummy and just felt like Fall.
Up at 3:30 this morning with a smoke alarm going off in the basement. So stupid but a screw had fallen out on our 50+ year old boiler allowing for incomplete combustion and clouds of black smoke. Thank god we were home!!! Could have been major smoke damage- it wouldn’t have burned down the house but it would have scared the neighbors and cost a pretty penny to clean up.
No excuse not to get to 5:35 boot camp!4 -
@SheilaBoneham: that vest is gorgeous-and amazing! Tracking the colors and the complex pattern is not easy, but doing so with such beautiful stitches and then finishing is truly impressive! Love seeing your work!3
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RND 275 - JGMTD #45
Mission: Continuously improve daily habits that strengthen a “Healthy, Strong & Fit” identity.
#HSF 📣#bestshapeofmylife📣
#helpfulhabits
About Me & R275 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 maintenance journey “#HSF” & on my way to
📣#bestshapeofmylife
👇🏻Oct Level Up (Down) Plan
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I pledge to prioritize each of these #HSF choices EVERY DAY of Oct:
1. P:E: Proteing greater than 1:1 vs. Energy g. [Pg > (Cg+Fg)] (and cals = avg. maintenance).I will continue this nutrition plan. 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 added ⏱️“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 12+ 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 110-130g Protein
8. ✅#HSF Naturally IF 18/6. Eating window=noon to 6PM. (At least 5 days/wk)
9. ✅#HSF 💦70-80oz 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 110g to 130g of protein per day is now a non-negotiable. In my dreams, I want to be 128- 130lbs #HSF … 😎 I want to be Healthy, Strong & Fit to live out “Chapter 3” enjoying a full range of mobility, flexibility & activities… !
Previous Daily
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10/12 129.8
✅ 🏋️♀️20🚶♀️11k 💤 4hrs 🎾
Pg 20g
Decided to go ahead and attempt the 72 hour fast. I’m on 36 hours. Only 16oz of bone broth yesterday (plus 2black coffee and 80oz 💦). Only water/black coffee for the next 36 hours.
I’m not doing this for weight loss. Doing it to give my system, a brake & regenerate cells. If you’re ever interested in learning about fasting /benefits, there is a plethora of information on the Internet.
I slept horrible last night - a surge of energy / kept tossing and turning. Very little sleep. I’m hoping I can nap sometime today and / or get a good nights sleep tonight.
I felt/ feel +++ except for a slight headache around 8 o’clock last night.
Yesterday: I played 🎾3hrs & 30 min of 🏀 with my DGS & 20 min🏋️♀️. Just kept going….
Today: ? 🏋️♀️🚶♀️💤💦💦💦. Let’s see how I feel as my day progresses - supposed to rest while fasting but my energy is bouncing off the charts! Get to be with DGS today too - he has a soccer game😎.
I don’t know EXACTLY how I feel about R274…. What are my takes?
1. ⚖️ fluctuates considerably based on routine.
2. Will lose muscle mass from this fast 🤔….
3. Solid ✅with new JGMTD ⏱️goals (sprints/plyo!!!) 5 of 10 days.
4. 🏋️♀️6/10!
10/13 ⚖️128.0 (fasting) 59hrs in. ⬇️3.4lbs 💦💦💦 🚶♀️4k. 💤6.5hrs.
Early yesterday I had a great deal of energy. By 10AM I was zonked then zonked the entire day. Felt my energy just disappear - whoosh! Laid low. Walked around town a little but that was it. 💦💦💦& electrolytes. Did not nap yesterday although I tried. My last 72hr fast I only felt hungry for a couple of hrs around the 48hr mark… Not this time. Yesterday, I was hungry all day & eve… hungry now. Don’t know the difference but this fast has been much more challenging. (At least from my recollection).
My body feels clean. No headache. Feels like I’m floating. Let’s see what happens today. I’m planning steak & eggs to break fast at 6PM.
10/14 128.6
✅🚶♀️9k 💤6 hrs 💦 P:E 1.1:1; Pg 106
I broke my fast yesterday at 2PM (68 hours…) Gave a tennis lesson to DGS, which consisted of only feeding balls at the net… When I got home, I was pretty weak & laid down…. Simply could not recover from the weakness, so I said to myself “What’s four hours”? Hubby is still away on his bike trip & I thought “let me take care of myself and make sure I don’t faint.” Ate half a ribeye. Totally restored my energy! Protein drink & greek yogurt @ 6PM. Beautiful walk in the evening.
Don’t know why fasting full 72hrs was successful twice before & not this time but I’m proud of 68hrs adhering to my body/limits. I don’t feel like I failed. I listened & took care of myself! 💪🏻
What did I learn? I learned that I have self-discipline and can move my thought patterns of doubt to positive self-determination. I can switch gears. I can conquer temptation. Most hunger pangs simply disappear …. Of course, until you feel faint 😎. When you know you know…
💤 Didn’t sleep well again. Trusting after I get moving this morn I’ll feel stronger. I feel clean & hoping to feel even better as the morning progresses. Also trusting my body absorbed all benefits from the fast.
I want to 🚶♀️⏱️🏋️♀️ today. Will check my energy levels. Onward!
10/15 128.8
✅🚶♀️12k 💤8 hrs 💦 🚫🏋️♀️⏱️
P:E 1.2:1; Pg 118
Movement: chose to only walk today. Still building energy.
Ate @11AM. Poached eggs and sliced avocado. Delicious!Around 4pm: Ground beef w/ chopped onion topped w/diced tomato, cilantro and sliced avocado for dinner. Another win.
6PM One protein shake. Oikos Pro high protein yogurt with a tablespoon of sugar-free dark chocolate pieces. Yum!
Repeat same today. Hoping to keep ⚖️ in 130lb range and continue 🏋️♀️🚶♀️⏱️.
Slept soundly but only 5 hrs. Darn! My days are decisively better when I get at least 💤7hrs
⚖️This gradual ⬆️expected as I re-fuel. My systems haven’t quite caught up yet😎! I’m hoping to level off @ 130lbs while 🏋️♀️⏱️🚶♀️. Hubby will be home tonight! Today- 🎾🏋️♀️🚶♀️💦💦💦 & cleaning up the mess I’ve made around the house.
✅🚶♀️11k 💤7hrs 🎾2 hrs🏋️♀️15 💦 P:E ?
Did not track sushi & sake last night. I certainly do NOT feel clean today. 😎 My “systems” should hopefully get to work today!
DH Made it home. He ended up riding 80+ miles on his birthday. What a stud! We’ll see my sister and a brother tonight. I hope everyone has a wonderful day.
R274 EW 129.8 (during fast)
R275 SW 128.0 (during fast)
10/13 128.0 (ended fast@ 2pm)
10/14 128.6
10/15 128.8
10/16 129.8
10/17 131.0
10/18 DNW
Nada went as planned. Good day tho. DNW cuz I FORGOT! no sleep & up early & ☕️☕️☕️. Today- reflection and momentum. First day of my 67th year. Let’s go!
#HSF
#healthyhabits
#agingyounger
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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 274: 125.8
SW Rnd 275: 126.8
Previous rounds:SW Rnd 245: 146.6Goals this round:
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 post Italy trip
SW Rnd 272: 126.8
SW Rnd 273: 125.0
SW Rnd 274: 126.0
SW Rnd 275: 126.8
* Under 125- just a bit, make it happen
* get through foot surgery recovery without gaining weight
* good eating habits; planned and consistent
10/13: 126.8
10/14: 126.4
10/15: 125.6
10/16: 126.8
10/17: DNW
10/18: DNW
10/19:
10/20:
10/21:
10/22:
10/18: was well-behaved yesterday, both with food and foot. Stayed elevated all day except for hourly trips around our 1st floor. I’m living downstairs for the time being and DP has been amazing. All the little things I didn’t think of that are truly impossible on crutches,, like carrying my laptop to the kitchen, are good reminders of how important balance and mobility are- and not to be taken for granted. Just getting a cup of coffee becomes a complex task.4 -
@Chapter_3 : . “First day of my 67th year. Let’s go!”
Happy Birthday, Carolyn and welcome to Club 67! 🎂3
Congratulations on the clear screening!
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