100 day Challenge October 27.24 – February 03.25

deepwoodslady · December 12

@iradi8
https://greatist.com/live/weight-loss-tips-how-not-to-self-sabotage#1

https://www.redmountainweightloss.com/blog/dr-kim-self-sabotage-controlling-life/

https://simondsmetabolics.com/2021/03/02/are-you-self-sabotaging-your-weight-loss-goals/

I am a regular self-sabotager. When I get close to a goal of any kind I seem to immediately begin a binge-fest. There are a lot of articles out there about the subject. It's not uncommon and we are not "weird" in doing so. But it is a behavior that stands in our way and knowledge is power. I've posted a few articles above but there are so many if you google. There is not a month that goes by that I don't look up more information on the subject and try to overcome. You are not alone, my friend. But we can eventually overcome! Cheering you on over here in Northern Michigan USA!

deepwoodslady · December 12

100 Days of Weighing In #21 ^^^^^ October 27th, 2024 thru February 3rd, 2025

“We will encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” ~Maya Angelou

My Name is Donna, Age 64. I am 5’5” tall & I live in Northern Michigan USA
Starting Weight from End of Last Challenge: : 191.6
Goal This Round: 178.6
Challenge Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx
Total Lost/Gained this challenge: xxxxx

Beginning of Round Thoughts:
I am Sick and Tired of being Sick and Tired. I mean, I am LITERALLY both Sick with many ailments and Tired of putting myself through this back & forth! I weighed 181.6 on January 1st, 2024. This has not been a good year for me. How much progress I can make in November, December and January is very very questionable, at the very least. Those months are riddled with holidays, baking pies and cakes, making cookies and fudge. Lots of decadent dishes high in calories and carbs. And lots of shopping excursions away from home which always include restaurants and long car rides. So many celebrations including multiple family birthdays as well! These are the hardest months of the year for most of us. But I’m not throwing in the towel just yet!. I will do ALL I can, As I can, When I can. Life is going to happen and I will definitely live it, but there are lots of days where progress can still be made and/or damages can be mitigated. I must stay steadfast and strong in my resolve. This is about my health journey, not just my weight journey. I will not give up based on what month the calendar page is on!

Previous Round Weights

Round #1 --- 199,8
Round #2 --- 186.8
Round #3 --- 195.6
Round #4 --- 211.0
Round #5 --- 211.3
Round #6 --- 205.4
Round #7 --- 207.6
Round #8 --- 195.2
Round #9 --- 185.2
Round #10—195.2
Round #11---200.8
Round #12---200.4
Round #13---196.2
Round #14---191.2
Round #15---194.0
Round #16---188.0
Round #17---183.8
Round #18---182.2
Round #19---188.6
Round #20---191.6
Round #21---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

PREVIOUS WEEKS THIS CHALLENGE:

Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.

Day 01-10/27-191.6-(Trend weight 192.1)

Day 02-10/28-192.2-(Trend weight 192.2)

Day 03-10/29-194.2-(Trend weight 192.4)

Day 04-10/30-192.4-(Trend weight 192.5)

Day 05-10/31-190.6-(Trend weight 192.3)

Day 06-11/01-190.6-(Trend weight 192.1)

Day 07-11/02-190.4-(Trend weight 192.0)

Week 1 Start Weight: 191.6
Week 1 End Weight: 190.4
Challenge Loss or Gain Tally: 1.2 lbs Lost

Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.

Day 08-11/03-189.0-(Trend weight 191.7)

Day 09-11/04-190.6-(Trend weight 191.6)

Day 10-11/05-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

Day 11-11/06-192.2-(Trend weight 191.6)

Day 12-11/07-192.2-(Trend weight 191.9)

Day 13-11/08-191.8-(Trend weight 191.9)

Day 14-11/09-190.8-(Trend weight 191.8)

Week 2 Start Weight: 190.4
Week 2 End Weight: 190.8
Challenge Loss or Gain Tally: 0.8 lbs Lost

Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.

Day 15-11/10-190.0-(Trend weight 191.6)

Day 16-11/11-190.0-(Trend weight 191.4)

Day 17-11/12-191.2-(Trend weight 191.4)

Day 18-11/13-191.6-(Trend weight 191.4)

Day 19-11/14-192.0-(Trend weight 191.5)

Day 20-11/15-191.2-(Trend weight 191.4)

Day 21-11/16-190.4-(Trend weight 191.3)

Week 3 Start Weight: 190.8
Week 3 End Weight: 190.4
Challenge Loss or Gain Tally: 1.2 lbs Lost

Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.

Day 22-11/17-191.2-(Trend weight 191.3)

Day 23-11/18-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

Day 24-11/19-192.2-(Trend weight 191.6)

Day 25-11/20-192.6-(Trend weight 191.7)

Day 26-11/21-192.0-(Trend weight 191.7)

Day 27-11/22-191.2-(Trend weight 191.7)

Day 28-11/23-189.2-(Trend weight 191.4)

Week 4 Start Weight: 190.4
Week 4 End Weight: 189.2
Challenge Loss or Gain Tally: 2.4 lbs Lost

Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.

Day 29-11/24-186.4-(Trend weight 190.9)

Day 30-11/25-190.8-(Trend weight 190.9)

Day 31-11/26-191.4-(Trend weight 191.0)

Day 32-11/27-191.8-(Trend weight 191.3)

Day 33-11/28-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

Day 34-11/29-192.4-(Trend weight 191.6)

Day 35-11/30-193.0-(Trend weight 191.7)

Week 5 Start Weight: 189.2
Week 5 End Weight: 193.0
Challenge Loss or Gain Tally: 1.4 lbs Gained

Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.

Day 36-12/01-194.2-(Trend weight 192.0)

Day 37-12/02-192.8-(Trend weight 192.0)

Day 38-12/03-191.8-(Trend weight 192.0)

Day 39-12/04-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

Day 40-12/05-197.6-(Trend weight 192.8)

Day 41-12/06-193.8-(Trend weight 192.9)

Day 42-12/07-192.4-(Trend weight 192.8)

Week 6 Start Weight: 193.0
Week 6 End Weight: 192.4
Challenge Loss or Gain Tally: 0.8 lb Gained

Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.

Day 43-12/08-192.2-(Trend weight 192.8)

Day 44-12/09-194.0-(Trend weight 192.9)

Day 45-12/10-194.4-(Trend weight 193.1)

Day 46-12/11-194.2-(Trend weight 193.2) I wonder how much a Doctor really wants to help someone who doesn’t appear to want to help themselves? My Cardiology appointment is today. The roads are horrible and I’m terrified to drive and it would be so easy for me to call and cancel and not face the fiddler. I am going. I’ll just leave early. Accountability!

Day 47-12/12-194.6-(Trend weight 193.3) My cardiology appt went well yesterday. She wasn’t too mad about my weight set back but she did encourage me to keep working at all my heart healthy goals. We got hit with a snow storm yesterday and overnight. Schools are closed. I’ve already got quite a bit of shoveling done. Oops. I guess that is against doctors orders so I’ll have to watch that. I did save some of it for my son when he woke up. I do like to shovel and I enjoy making many many paths for my squirrels and birds out in the yard leading to all the food plates. I’ll gladly take this scale read today! I usually gain several pounds after a travel day so I am surprised and pleased as punch. I hope there is no delayed affect that creeps in during the coming days. If my travel days could always increase by ounces instead of pounds that would be a game changer!

Day 48-12/13-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 49-12/14-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Week 7 Start Weight: 192.4
Week 7 End Weight: xxxxx
Challenge Loss or Gain Tally: xxxxx

Future Weeks to Come

Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.

Day 50-12/15-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Halfway Progress Report: …..Pounds Lost so Far:

Day 51-12/16-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 52-12/17-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 53-12/18-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 54-12/19-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 55-12/20-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 56-12/21-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Week 8 Start Weight: xxxxx
Week 8 End Weight: xxxxx
Challenge Loss or Gain Tally: xxxxx

Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.

Day 57-12/22-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 58-12/23-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 59-12/24-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 60-12/25-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 61-12/26-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 62-12/27-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 63-12/28-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Week 9 Start Weight: xxxxx
Week 9 End Weight: xxxxx
Challenge Loss or Gain Tally: xxxxx

Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.

Day 64-12/29-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 65-12/30-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 66-12/31-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 67-01/01-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 68-01/02-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 69-01/03-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 70-01/04-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Week 10 Start Weight: xxxxx
Week 10 End Weight: xxxxx
Challenge Loss or Gain Tally: xxxxx

Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.

Day 71-01/05-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 72-01/06-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 73-01/07-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 74-01/08-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 75-01/09-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 76-01/10-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 77-01/11-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Week 11 Start Weight: xxxxx
Week 11 End Weight: xxxxx
Challenge Loss or Gain Tally: xxxxx

Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.

Day 78-01/12-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 79-01/13-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 80-01/14-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 81-01/15-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 82-01/16-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 83-01/17-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 84-01/18-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Week 12 Start Weight: xxxxx
Week 12 End Weight: xxxxx
Challenge Loss or Gain Tally: xxxxx]

Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.

Day 85-01/19-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 86-01/20-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 87-01/21-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 88-01/22-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 89-01/23-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 90-01/24-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 91-01/25-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Week 13 Start Weight: xxxxx
Week 13 End Weight: xxxxx
Challenge Loss or Gain Tally: xxxxx

Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.

Day 92-01/26-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 93-01/27-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 94-01/28-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 95-01/29-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 96-01/30-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 97-01/31-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 98-02/01-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 99-02/02-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

Day 100-02/03-…..(Final Weigh- In)-xxxxx-(trend weight xxxxx)

Week 14 Start Weight: xxxxx
Week 14 End Weight: xxxxx
Challenge Loss or Gain Tally: xxxxx

JimnKC · December 12

Hi,
My name is Jim recently retired.

100 Day Goal from 214 lbs BMI 30.7 to 186 lbs BMI 26.7
Kansas City
58 yo 5ft 10in
Highest weight 255 lbs

Start weight this time 242lbs 08/16/2024. Using Wegovy 1.0. Stopped Wegovy 11/11/24.

Goal lose 2 lbs a week-1520cal-10,000 Steps-Workout 3x60wk. Day 01 214lbs.

First time was 2017-02-18,,,,,225.0---2017-12-15,,,,,186.0, then stopped logging MFP
Logging and weighing every day worked for me to lose weight while I was working

New overall goal of 170 BMI 24.4 or less hoping to not get over 190 ever again.

Day 01—10/27—214 lbs BMI 30.7
Went over on Calories 1,646/1,520. Steps 2,275 No Workout. Kansas City Chiefs WON !

Day 02—10/28—214 lbs
Calories 1,515/1520-Apple Iwatch Steps 4,264-Apple Workout 63/60min-524 calories
Added 3x60 Workouts to MFP it upped my Calories to 1520. Protein 30% 114g.
Finding it hard to get all of my protein in so last night ate baked chicken breast 7.2 ounce for last meal at 7pm and skipped my two beers for dessert. Have not been eating any exercise calories, but sometimes I'll sneak my beer in and log it
Day 03—10/29—215 lbs
Calories 1,503/1,520-Steps 11,391-Apple Workout 130/60 874cal-Apple Workout 51/60 394cal
Protein 124/114 Three beers after 25g protein Muscle Milk after short workout. Restless sleep may not workout as much today.
Day 04—10/30—214 lbs
Calories 1,514/1,520-Steps 5,757-Apple Workout 76/60 630cal
Protein 116/114 Two beers after Steak and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Day 05—10/31—214 lbs
Calories 1,501/1,520-Steps 5,183-Apple Workout 131/60 min 983cal
Protein 105/114 One beer and NO Candy

Typical for Halloween would be 2-4K of calories from candy.
Day 06—11/01—215
Calories 1,255/1520-Steps 5,216- Apple Workout 0/60 min
Lowered protein back down to 25%. Protein 113/95 Three beers after light soup for dinner.
Not liking supplementing protein with more than one serving a day of powder or drink.
Day 07—11/02—213
Calories 2,151/1,520-Steps 3,916_Apple Workout 0/60 min
Protein 89/95 Carbs 252/190 Sugar 88/57 Cholesterol 397/300
Village Inn for Lunch ate sensibly and took Key Lime Pie home. Ate Key Lime Pie at 11PM.
Week 1 Goal: 212
Week 1 actual weight:213

Day 08—11/03—214
Calories 1,653/1,520-Steps 1,865-Apple Workout 0/60min
Olive Garden Soup and Salad had two of each. Three beers. Lazy day.
Day 09—11/04—214
Unexpected FAST Drank a protein drink an hour after eating and my body revolted.
Super angry stomach up high and 5 hours later complete abdominal area in pain Pain level 5-8

Calories 590/1,520-Steps 4,171-Apple Workout 0/60min
Day 10—11/05—211 Sick
Calories 1,117-Steps 1,796
Day 11—11/06—??? Sick
Calories 1,397/1,520-Steps 2,701 no Exercise
Day 12—11/07—???Sick
Day 13—11/08—??? Sick. Acute Appendicitis. Appendix removed 11PM.
Day 14—11/09-Recovering.
Calories 1,435/1,520-Steps not counted. No Exercise.

Week 2 Goal:210
Week 2 actual weight:???

Day 15—11/10—211 Feeling better
Calories 1,306/1,520-Steps 2,596

Day 16—11/11—209 Dr. Stopped Wegovy. No shot this week.

Calories 2,081/1,520-Steps 1,409. Killed container of Rainbow Sherbert that was in deep freeze. May be a little low on calories from sherbert, two full bowls. Very little guilt

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Day 17—11/12—210
Calories 1,660/1,520-Steps 3,149. Still moving slow trying to slowly increase activity.
Day 18—11/13—211
Calories 1,529/1,520-Steps 5,677. Moved a little more today.
Day 19—11/14—209
Calories 1,544/1,520-Steps 4,468. Almost 0 pain in belly this morning

Day 20—11/15—209
Calories 1,557/1,520-Steps 4,863
Day 21—11/16—208
Calories 1,634/1,520-Steps 2,534
Week 3 Goal:208
Week 3 actual weight:208

Day 22—11/17—207
Calories 1,300/1,520-Steps 2,010. Went to ER with temp and belly ache. Dr told me that bowels are slowed due to surgery. Gave me IV saline and sent home. Ate food at 2;30 am Monday morning.
Day 23—11/18—208
Calories 1,500/1,520- Steps 1,377
Day 24—11/19—209
Calories 1,576/1,520-Steps 3,312 Released from Surgery. No lifting over 10 pounds for total of six weeks.
Day 25—11/20—207
Calories 1,545/1,520-Steps 1,058
Day 26—11/21—206
Calo0ries 1,507/1,520-Steps MFP 4,512 or Apple 3,978 ????
Day 27—11/22—206
Calories 1,534/1,520-Steps MFP 6,701 or Apple 7,537 ????
Day 28—11/23—205
Calories 1,1,483-Steps MFP 6,996 or Apple 10,169 ????
Week 4 Goal:206
Week 4 actual weight:205

Day 29—11/24—205
Calories 1,522/1,520-Steps MFP 5,326 or Apple 7,160
Exercise Walking, 2.0 mph, slow pace 30 min 185cal
Day 30—11/25—205
Calories 1,518/1,520-Steps MFP 7,336 or Apple 9,157
Exercise Walking, 2.0 mph, slow pace 66 min 308 cal
Day 31—11/26—204
Calories 1,935/1,520-Steps MFP 6,204 or Apple 7,700
Day 32—11/27—205
Calories 1,483/1,520 Holiday Travel Started
Day 33—11/28—???
Calories 2,889/1,520
Day 34—11/29—???
Calories 2,214/1,520
Day 35—11/30—???
Calories 1,676/1,520

Week 5 Goal:203
Week 5 actual weight:205+???

Day 36—12/01—???
Back home from Holiday Travel. Up 2 pounds from last weigh in. Back to counting calories and exercise

Day 37—12/02—207
Calories 1,544/1,520
Day 38—12/03—207
Calories 1,528/1,520-Steps MFP 4,687 or Apple 5,532
Day 39—12/04—205
Calories 1,562/1,520-Steps MFP 4,464 or Apple 5,506
Day 40—12/05—203
Calories 1,428/1,520-Steps MFP 3,556 or Apple 4,188
Day 41—12/06—203
Calories 1,577/1,520-Steps MFP 4,470 or Apple 5,062
Day 42—12/07—204
Calories 1,672/1,520-Steps MFP 7,963 or Apple 8,921
Apple Workout 78 min 496 cal- Apple Workout 87 min 477cal

Week 6 Goal:205
Week 6 actual weight:204

Day 43—12/08—203
Calories 1,718/1,520-Steps MFP 5,274 or Apple 5,971
Day 44—12/09—204
Calories 1,523/1,520- Steps MFP 7,580 or Apple 7,668
Day 45—12/10—203
Calories 1,506/1,520-Steps MFP 3,839 or Apple 4,332
Day 46—12/11—201 Italian Buffet and all the Peanut M&M's in the house.
Calories 3,251-5,000

/1,520-Steps MFP 7,826 or Apple 7,688
Day 47—12/12—205

Day 48—12/13—

Day 49—12/14—

Week 7 Goal:202
Week 7 actual weight:

Lynn__W · December 12

I’m 5’2”, from central B.C., Canada. I’m a working senior (in my 70’s); have retired twice but just felt there was still ‘more’ to my life.

Highest wt (Oct 14/24) 179.2
Ultimate goal Wt: 145
Goal this Challenge: 158
Week 1: 178
Week 2: 176.6
Week 3: 177.4
Week 4: 175.4
Week 5: 178.6
Week 6: 175.2
Week 7:

Week 7:
Day 43 ~ 12/08: 175.8 Work

Day 44 ~ 12/09: 177, Monday morning weigh ins con’t to be brutal ☹ Joined a WW virtual meeting, WW is shifting it’s plan to include lean red meats and potatoes as Zero point foods. Focus needs to be on portion sizes and being aware of saity levels.

Day 45 ~ 12/10: 177.4 Worked. My enthusiasm for this job is waning. Makes for a longer work day. Last 3 days I’ve had different cooks every day so it’s okay but . . .

Day 46 ~ 12/11: 175.4 not totally on plan but walked/hiked for 90 minutes. Still no snow!

Day 47 ~ 12/12: 174.8 yeah!! Jeeeez, found mouse turds in another cupboard so deep cleaning continues. Off to town soon to buy more bleach!

Who’s going to join me in my daily CHALLENGE?? How many times today do we pop something in to our mouths while standing up? Only eat when sitting at “our place” at the table.

Day 48 ~ 12/13:

Day 49 ~ 12/14:

Week 7 Goal: 174.6
Week 7 actual weight:

Crochetluvr · December 12

Good Afternoon, again!

@iradi8, glad you are back to recording your weight. I remember when I was on MFP the first time...my late boyfriend was thin and trim, ate whatever he wanted and didn't gain an ounce. I had to find desserts and such that I could eat. My favorite is Jello Fluff topped with Cool Whip, which I've started making again. After he died (he may have been thin, but he didn't know he had a bad heart), my weight started going up and now here I am again. You go with what works.

I know you know what to do and I agree its hard....it is still hard for me. Everything in moderation is my motto. Keep on!

Day 43—12/08— 174.2 - Shooting for one pound a week now. It's supposed to get temporarily warmer for a couple days....hoping to get in some walking. But also might have to go to court for jury duty. Had a bagel for breakfast and made sure I took enough insulin to compensate. Chicken for dinner, I think.

Day 44—12/09— I forgot what I weighed.....grrrrr.

Day 45—12/10— 174.6 - I think my diabetes is fighting me for the weight....that and age. Still, I am trucking along. I am eating well so I am not concerned. December is tough anyway. I have a party on Saturday and I do want to enjoy it. I am not a big drinker....might have a glass of wine, but then just water after that.

Day 46—12/11— 174 - Going grocery shopping in a bit, despite the deluge of rain. I ordered a cinnamon cake for Christmas and am putting it in the freezer so I won't be tempted.

Day 47—12/12— 172.8 - Going out to dinner tonight (seafood) so I don't expect that loss to hold, but for now I'll take it.

Day 48—12/13—

Day 49—12/14—

Week 7 Goal: 173
Week 7 actual weight:

daria0919 · December 12

@iradi8 your post sounds almost as if I had written it! I totally understand where you’re at. I get just under 200 and then it bounces back up over. Comments from family/friends are similar. Difficulties getting into Onderland and staying there and staying motivated to keep losing the pounds doesn’t seem to be in me for enough days in a row to break this rut I’m currently with weight loss my weight loss efforts. My bran know what I need to do, but my being is not willing for some reason. Frustrating…..

springlering62 · December 13

10/28 154.2 (SW)……
12/1 151.8 (3 spins, 17,000 steps)
12/2 151.6 (5 spins, 17,000 steps)
12/3 151.6 (4 spins 15,000 steps)
12/4 152.6 (3 spins, 16,000 steps)
12/5 154.2 (3 spins, 12,000 steps)
12/6 153.0. (3 spins, 14,000 steps)
12/7 152.4 (4 spins, 16,000 steps)
12/8 151.6. (3 spins, 16,000 steps)
12/9 153.4 (4 spins, 8,000 steps)
12/10 152.00 (4 spins, 15,000 steps)
12/11 151.6. (3 spins, 10,000 steps)
12/12. 150.6 4 spins, 11,000 steps)
😡 heel pain Steps are way down.

indoorsy_ · December 13

About me and previous weeks under the spoiler!

Hey new friends! 🎉 This is my very first 100-day challenge, just in time to conquer the holiday season and I’m excited! My goal is to lose 7 lbs by the end or roughly 0.5 lbs/week.

For me, it's all about healthy eating and getting my portions under control. I don’t have any strict workout plans 'cause I’ve learned that juggling too many goals just makes my brain melt 🧠💥. I try to stay active, but I’m totally a "go with the flow" kinda person—no step counting here.

About Me - Canadian, work full time remotely, been on MFP since 2010 so I’ve been trying to lose the same 10, 15, 20 lbs for almost 15 years! 🤣 HW 184.6 May ’24, I love puzzles, Netflix, puttering around the house and my cats!

Week 1 - Down 0 lb

Day 1 (10/27) 171.8 lb. Ran 10k, goal was 1800 cal. Garmin said I burned over 800 cal during my run but those are wildly inaccurate so I count that as 400 cal, then ate back about 200. Ended the day at 1850.
Day 2 (10/28) 172.8 lb. I'm sure this gain is due to my big run yesterday and muscle soreness, I'm trying not to get bothered by fluctuations due to good things like exercise or strength training. Have a family birthday dinner tonight, have already looked at the menu and nutrition and pre-selected something. While I'd love to splurge, its not my own bday and I just don't think it's worth it today. I'll probably steal a fry or two off someone! 🍟
Day 3 (10/29) 171.6 lb.🌮 I’m loving these daily reflections so far! Last night’s dinner out strategy: I pre-selected fish tacos and a small soup for about 800 calories, plus I had a protein snack before heading out (because prep is key, right?). Someone ordered appies for the table, and I did have a few, but I restrained myself. Ended up skipping the soup, and the fish tacos were awesome! I even ditched the tortilla on the second one. Still over my daily calories, but let’s be real—it feels unpossible to stick to a deficit when restaurant food is involved! This year, I've been working on changing my mindset around food, reminding myself that food is NOT entertainment. Last night was all about the family vibes—we laughed, shared stories, and celebrated a birthday. The people were the highlight, not the food!
Day 4 (10/30) 171.6 lb. Hit the gym yesterday for a lower body strength session, feeling sore. Ate well, then bff called right before dinner to see if I wanted to go out to eat. We shared a main dish and appie. No idea on calories so prob another day not within deficit but I’m happy to have developed better restaurant habits so each visit isn’t a complete calorie blowout. Intentionally have not bought my halloween candy yet, will do that today to limit the damage! 🍫
Day 5 (10/31) 172.0 lb. No willpower around Halloween candy, someone brought me a giant cookie I ate it, rode the bike for an hour, tomorrow will be a better day.🫡
Day 6 (11/1) 171.8 lb. Hmm I’m back to Day 1 weight, I suppose that’s ok and it’s not an overall gain and I have to accept that with 2 restaurant meals, and Halloween candy. I’ll take it as a maintenance week. Time to buckle down again!
Day 7 11/02 171.8 lb. First week in the bag! Yesterday rode bike on Zwift for an hour, today did ParkRun (edging closer to my 50 milestone! Ate well today.

Week 2 - Down 2.8 lb

Day 8 11/03 170.6 lb Oh, the scale drama…anyway! I’m reading The Hungry Brain, and it’s so interesting. Just learned about “delay discounting” — basically, how much we value future rewards vs. right-now ones. Like in that classic marshmallow experiment where kids could eat one marshmallow immediately or wait for two. The kids who waited? They tended to make healthier choices as adults (roughly speaking!).
Another study had adults picture a happy, successful future self to resist temptation. So next time you’re eyeing the Halloween candy bowl, maybe channel Future You with superhuman willpower—or just grab one and call it research!
Day 9 11/04 170.6 lb. Yahoo!🎉 Two days in the 170’s. Ran 13k yesterday, just felt like a nice long run. Ate back some calories but overall kept it around 2000. Ate well today.
Day 10 11/05 169.8 lb. I haven’t seen the 160’s in two whole years! I had a good calorie day yesterday so tried to recreate all the same foods today. Got derailed because I left my peanut butter and jam toast on the coffee table and when I came back I had a suspicious feeling the cat licked it. Upon close examination I’m pretty sure I could see a strip of jam missing and the texture was different, exactly the width of a cat tongue. Compost. Anyways, as long as I don’t have a huge snack before bed I should be ok for today.
Day 11 11/06 170.4 lb Lousy day at work, went for a run to accomplish something of value. Ordered a giant fish burrito for dinner, logged it as 1000 cal.
Day 12 11/07 170.6 lb 10% thru this challenge! flu and covid vaccines today, I've had fever and chills with prior ones so planned this one over the long weekend.[/color]
Day 13 11/08 170.8 lb down and out with vaccine side effects
Day 14 11/09 169.0 lb wow where’d this number come from?? craving comfort junk food due to feeling sick, but good thing is that I don’t have any at home. 2 week loss is 2.8 but I don’t expect the 169 to stick around tomorrow, sometimes i think my scale is pretty glitchy!

Week 3 - Up 1.2 lb

Day 15 11/10 169.8 lb Sunday long run 12.5km, made a half recipe blueberry muffins with splenda
Day 16 11/11 169.0 lb Remembrance Day today
Day 17 11/12 170.2 lb Eating has been ok, I track daily but the accuracy of it has always stumped me as I cook a lot from scratch. i’ve often thought it would be easier from a tracking perspective to eat packaged foods, the barcode scanner in MFP is just so handy. went to the gym today for some lower body strength. anytime I want to eat or snack when bored i come to this discussion group and read the posts, this has been so helpful.
Day 18 11/13 171.0 lb Hopefully just some water retention from sore muscles. Been eating well, did some easy biking 45 mins
Day 19 11/14 170.8 lb 5k run with hill drills. Foodwise I’m doing terrible with protein, I wish I could consume premiere protein or other high protein milks but dairy gives me terrible cystic acne. i have pea protein powders but they are kinda ick.
Day 20 11/15 171.0 lb Have really been on a rollercoaster with the scale this week. My eating has been more nibbly than before, there's quite a few things making it to my mouth but not the tracker! Going to focus on tracking well this weekend.
Day 21 11/16 171.0 lb End of week 3 down 0.8 from Day 1, not really what I was hoping for. Well at least I’ve been consistent with logging in each day! I’m determined to make more progress.

Week 4 - Down 0.8 lb from Day 1

Day 22 11/17 171.2 lb
Day 23 11/18 171.8 lb Not letting this get me down! Trust the process
Day 24 11/19 171.2 lb
Day 25 11/20 171.8 lb
Day 26 11/21 170.8 lb Food tracking going well, keeping the exercise up too. Scale doesn’t reflect it but feeling good and clothes fitting better
Day 27 11/22 170.6 lb
Day 28 11/23 171.0 lb Was feeling blah yesterday after a long day at work, just wanted to curl up on the couch and netflix. was scrolling this group and saw someone post how they rode their stationary bike. that instantly motivated me to hop on mine for a 45 min ride. that’s what i love about this challenge! i hope someone sees this today and decides to make a better food choice or get some movement.

Week 5 - Up 2.2 lb from Day 1

Day 29 11/24 173.4 lb Staying positive despite the scale, went out for dinner last night, had wine and split a dessert 3 ways. Brought half my entree home for lunch today. Did ParkRun yesterday and got my fastest time this year! I was still beaten by someone “power walking” and looked 20 years beyond my age LOL! Its a grey and rainy day here, going to finish my coffee and head to the gym for some strength.
Day 30 11/25 173.2 lb Super sore from the gym, I’m telling myself I’m gaining muscle 💪
Day 31 11/26 172.2 lb Busy week, not much time for exercise so trying to focus on healthy eating. I’ve also stopped drinking diet soda, not sure why because I love it but I think it was making me snacky and hungry. Switched to flavoured bubble water which is growing on me, esp the pineapple coconut flavour!
Day 32 11/27 171.0 lb
Day 33 11/28 170.6 lb
Day 34 11/29 171.4 lb
Day 35 11/30 174.0 lb

Week 6 - Down 2.2 lb from Day 1

Day 36 12/01 171.0 lb Gosh it’s been a busy several days and I have not had a moment to myself. I’ve been weighing each morning but haven’t had the time to update my posts. Well I’m a third of the way through this challenge and nowhere near where I thought I'd be. I’m not getting down about it and will just look back on the last few weeks as a learning experience. I’ve done a quite a bit of exercise, and this just reinforces what I already knew which is that exercise has no effect on weight loss (for me). Other benefits yes - but does not change the scale one bit. So, more focus on calorie deficit is needed! I ran 5k yesterday and 8k today, and tracked all my food so far. Going to have an apple as my after dinner snack. Congrats to everyone who is crushing it!
Day 37 12/02 170.8 lb
Day 38 12/03 170.0 lb
Day 39 12/04 169.2 lb
Day 40 12/05 170.6 lb In my mind I only missed posting a day or two, but obvs much longer than that. Work has been busy, trying to cram everything in before holidays…who says Dec is a slow month. Was ecstatic to see my weight drop into the 160’s again, albeit not for long. Its all good tho, still continuing to track my food. I really need to eat some protein, been snacking on too many carbs.
Day 41 12/06 169.6 lb Yay another day in the 160’s!
Day 42 12/07 169.6 lb

Day 43 12/08 169.0 lb
Day 44 12/09 170.0 lb
Day 45 12/10 169.4 lb
Day 46 12/11 DNW
Day 47 12/12 169.0 lb Work is very stressful, and I constantly feel like I’m fighting a cold with a sore throat that comes and goes. Managed to get out for a run yesterday but otherwise have barely been going to the gym or stationary biking. I don’t beat myself up about it too much as long as I have my food under control. Sometimes by dinner I’m down to very few calories left but i try to reflect on where i went astray during the day and try to do better the next day.

ptitejeanne · December 13

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👋😃 Hi I’m Jeanne!

I'm 48. 5’4’’. Live in Canada 🇨🇦.
This is my 6th 100 days challenge.
This is working for me.
Bad Yo-yoing days are finally gone.
Loosing weight slowly but surely.
Any amount going ⬇️ is a WIN for me!!!

Day 01—10/27 — 157.0
Day 02—10/28 — 157.6
Day 03—10/29 — 157.0
Day 04—10/30 — 156.8
Day 05—10/31 — 156.8 🎃
Day 06—11/01 — 156.0
Day 07—11/02 — 155.2

Week 1 Goal wt: 155.0
Week 1 actual wt: 154.4
Wk -2.6 👍

Day 08—11/03 — 154.4
Day 09—11/04 — 154.6
Day 10—11/05 — 155.2
Day 11—11/06 — 155.2
Day 12—11/07 — 155.4
Day 13—11/08 — 155.8
Day 14—11/09 — 155.6

Week 2 Goal wt: 153.0
Week 2 actual wt: 155.6
Wk +1.2 👎 Total -1.4 👍

Day 15—11/10 — 155.6
Day 16—11/11 — 157.6
Day 17—11/12 — 158.0
Day 18—11/13 — 158.6
Day 19—11/14 — 157.8
Day 20—11/15 — 157.0
Day 21—11/16 — 157.0

Week 3 Goal wt: 155.0
Week 3 actual wt: 157.0
Wk +1.4 👎 Total 🟰

Day 22—11/17 — 157.0
Day 23—11/18 — 156.8
Day 24—11/19 — 157.2
Day 25—11/20 — 158.0
Day 26—11/21 — 158.0
Day 27—11/22 — 158.0
Day 28—11/23 — 159.4

Week 4 Goal wt: 155.0
Week 4 actual wt: 159.2
Wk +2.2 👎 Total +2.2 👎

Day 29—11/24 — 159.2
Day 30—11/25 — 157.8
Day 31—11/26 — 159.2
Day 32—11/27 — 160.0
Day 33—11/28 — 158.6
Day 34—11/29 — 157.6
Day 35—11/30 — 157.6

Week 5 Goal wt: 157.0
Week 5 actual wt: 159.4
Wk +0.2 👎 Total +2.2 👎

Day 36—12/01 — 159.4
Day 37—12/02 — 159.2
Day 38—12/03 — 158.6
Day 39—12/04 — 158.6
Day 40—12/05 — 158.0
Day 41—12/06 — 158.6
Day 42—12/07 — 158.8

Week 6 Goal wt: 157.0
Week 6 actual wt: 158.8
Wk -0.6 👍 Total +1.8 👎

Day 43—12/08 — 158.8
Day 44—12/09 — 159.0
Day 45—12/10 — 159.2
Day 46—12/11 — 159.0
Day 47—12/12 — 159.8 🤧
Day 48—12/13 —
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Week 7 Goal wt: 157.0 recalculating 😕
Week 7 actual wt:
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Scale is not on my side lately 🙄
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izzyred9400 · December 13

Day 48 12/13 138.6 down 1lb

Zaxa2021 · December 13

I'm 36 years old, 5'3. SAHM to two beautiful toddlers, both with some special needs. Life is crazy, but I'm doing my best to make the most out of life for myself and my family.

Week 1 Goal: 151.5
Week 1 actual weight: 151.6

Week 2 Goal:150.5
Week 2 actual weight: 150.8

Week 3 Goal: 149.8
Week 3 actual weight: 150.8

Week 4 Goal: 149.8
Week 4 Actual: 149.1

Week 5 Goal: 148.0
Week 5 actual weight: 147.6

Week 6 Goal: 147.0
Week 6 actual weight: 146.4

Day 43—12/08— 145.5. Hmmm... I'm dropping weight a bit too fast. Almost 2 pounds in 2 days? A bit of a woosh may have been building up, but I also think I'm a bit dehydrated. I haven't been focusing on water the last few days. So I'm going to try drinking more today, and see if my weight evens out a bit.

Day 44—12/09— 147.2. I drank more water yesterday, putting me around where I think I should be. I gotta stay hydrated.

Day 45—12/10—147.7. Took the day off from the gym, but went for a walk. Calories were just a smidge higher than I would like them to be. Going to pre-track my food today.

Day 46—12/11— 147.7. Anxiety was pretty bad. Exercise was pretty scarce yesterday. Eating was okay.

Day 47—12/12— 148.0. I was really tired yesterday so took it easy, again. Food wasn't the best. I'm going to do better today.

Day 48—12/13— 146.4.

Day 49—12/14—

Week 7 Goal: 146.0
Week 7 actual weight:

Previous and Future Weeks

Previous days' notes were lost when I got a new phone and my notes didn't get carried over. Copying and pasting from an old post proved to be too troublesome, especially for something that no one really needs or wants to re-read.

Day 36—12/01— 148.7. I was expecting my weight to be up from my sick weight yesterday, but wasn't expecting this much. I ate yesterday, but still well under my calories as I wasn't feeling great. Oh well.

Day 37—12/02— 149.1

Day 38—12/03— 148.3. I'm happy it came down a little.

Day 39—12/04— 147.9.

Day 40—12/05— 146.7. Woo-hoo! I'm super excited for this new low. Hopefully it'll stick for the end of the week goal

Day 41—12/06— 147.0. I feel like I'm in the zone right now. I'm motivated, my healthy habits are taking hold and becoming routine, and I just feel like I'm doing things "right". I know this feeling won't last forever, but I'm going to try to hold on to it for a few more pounds at least.

Day 42—12/07— 146.4. My boys are spending the weekend with Gramma, so I'll have some more time to myself today. Have some errands, chores and things to do, but hoping to also have some down time for Me Time and maybe a little extra at the gym.

Week 6 Goal: 147.0
Week 6 actual weight: 146.4

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DaffyGirl88 · December 13

Good morning everyone!

Starting weight: 153.4

Day 08—11/03— 149.9
Day 09—11/04— 149.5
Day 10—11/05— 149.1, had a good day yesterday but am heading off for a few days of work travel. Won't have access to a scale but will still check in daily. Good luck everyone!
Day 11—11/06— no scale 😞
Day 12—11/07— no scale
Day 13—11/08— no scale
Day 14—11/09—151.0

Day 15—11/10— 151.1
Day 16—11/11— 151.9
Day 17—11/12-- 151.4
Day 18—11/13 - 150.9
Day 19—11/14 - 150.7
Day 20—11/15 - 150.9
Day 21—11/16 - 150.9

Day 22—11/17— 151.0
Day 23—11/18— 151.0
Day 24—11/19-- 150.0, finally gots my steps in after several days of not. Feels good to be moving.

Day 25—11/20 - 149.9 Woot!

A good day yesterday, hard to track though as my exercise calories don't seem to be registering. It's always something.

Day 26—11/21 - 150.0
Day 27—11/22 - 150.5
Day 28—11/23 - 149.8

Day 29—11/24— 149.8
Day 30—11/25— 150.4
Day 31—11/26-- 150.2
Day 32—11/27 - 149.9
Day 33—11/28 - 150.2
Day 34—11/29 - 150.7
Day 35—11/30 - 150.7

Day 36—12/1— N/A
Day 37—12/2— 154.7, weighed in on adifferent scale so hoping that's most if the gain. Am on that scale for the next few days.
Day 38—12/3-- 154.6
Day 39—12/4 - 154.6
Day 40—12/5 - 152.1
Day 41—12/6 - 152.1
Day 42—12/7 - 151.0

Day 43—12/8— 150.0
Day 44—12/9— 150.0
Day 45—12/10-- 149.5
Day 46—12/11 - 149.
Day 47—12/12 - 149.8
Day 48—12/13 - 149.8
Day 49—12/14 -

Off to the Big Apple for the weekend so won't have a scale. Going to be scary on Monday.

Shetlandmama · December 13

I’m joining this round. I do track daily .
Sw 289.6 1/6/24
Cw 214.5 - 75 lbs
I’m posting 30 days at a time . My goal is getting to onderland or 24 lbs
I have a cruise in mid February so here’s hoping for success!!!

Day 01—10/27— 214.5
Today is a chill day just decorating the house for thanksgiving and a little knitting . Swiss steak for dinner.
Day 02—10/28—214.9 work , didn’t eat lunch just not hungry but had leftover corn chowder from sams club .

Day 03—10/29—212.1 new low . Going to try grilling last time , supposed to hit close to 80 today . Got lots of yard work planned . I ordered a cake for my daughters bday , I think I can manage not having any. I just don want it anymore , getting rid of the sugar Demon is a great feeling .

Day 04—10/30—212.7

Day 05—10/31—213.6

Day 06—11/01—214.9

Day 07—11/02—215.8

Week 1 Goal:
Week 1 actual weight:-+1.4

Day 08—11/03—216.9

Day 09—11/04—217.3

Day 10—11/05—218.8

Day 11—11/06—217.8

Day 12—11/07—216.3

Day 13—11/08—215.3

Day 14—11/09—214.7

Week 2 Goal:
Week 2 actual weight:+.2

Day 15—11/10—214.1

Day 16—11/11—214.7

Day 17—11/12—214.3

Day 18—11/13—213.6

Day 19—11/14—212.7

Day 20—11/15—212.7

Day 21—11/16—212.7

Week 3 Goal:
Week 3 actual weight:-2.2

Day 22—11/17—212.1

Day 23—11/18—212.3

Day 24—11/19—211.4

Day 25—11/20—211.4

Day 26—11/21—212.3

Day 27—11/22—211

Day 28—11/23—210.5

Week 4 Goal:
Week 4 actual weight:-2.2

Day 29—11/24—210.3

Day 30—11/25—209.9
Day 31- 11/26- 210.3
Day 32- 11/27- 210.3
Day 33 - 11/28 🦃 209.4
Day 34 - 11/29 210.8
Day 35 11/30 210.1
Week 5 actual weight -.4 lbs 🤷🏼‍♀️

Day 36 - 12/1 210.3
Day 37- 12/2 209

Day 38—12/03— 208.3

Day 39—12/04—209

Day 40—12/05—208.3

Day 41—12/06—208.3

Day 42—12/07— 207.7

Week 6 weight loss-2.6
Total to date loss challenge -6.8

Day 43—12/08— 207

Day 44—12/09—206.6

Day 45—12/10— 206.6

Day 46—12/11—🎂206.6

Day 47—12/12— 208.1 over indulged

Day 48—12/13—206.1

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JimnKC · December 13