Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 280
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YESSS I am !!! Thanks so much @Skyleen75 I really needed that reminder friend. And I LOL reading the kickout party notice .... a smart hostess knows its a must if she doesn't want to be making breakfast for the stragglers@reshii_devi getting back to the workouts is hard! Good for you taking the rest and listening to your body. You know what to do- go do it! You are a strong a $#%^* woman!!
Hope hubby was better with the cleanup!
Mawmaw, aging beautifully, poster girl @Chapter_3 I just want to ask: “How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you was*?” ∼ Satchel Paige ~ 30 maybe? Keep kicking butt and taking names rockstar!
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@Blueberries59 @itladyee I've been fighting the same devil with hot water too ~ I add ACV or lemon juice and ginger sometimes, but my best weapon is Peppermint Tic Tacs! Getting back in the habit of keeping a pack everywhere! They're a great sugar deterrent and too intense to have too many at once.5 -
Hi I'm Reshii ~ 58, 5'9" ~ HW: 280 (2018) | CW: 222.0 | GW: 170
RND 280: Mindset Reset & Core Kickstart
Complete 25-50 core exercises and stretch 🤸🏾♀️ 5 minutes 5x daily.
Intermittent Fasting 18:6, less than <60g of carbs, 10 glasses 💧daily.
Take progress photos and mix up routine with new activity each week.
Prioritize better sleep (try breath exercises, calming bedtime beverages, etc.).
SW RND 280
12/02 - 222.0 (yoga, belly blast, meditation; 🤸🏾♀️, IF 24hrs, 60g carbs, 1K🔥Day, 💧)
12/03 - 221.3 (stretch and HIIT strength workout with 4lb weights, IF 24hrs,💧, 1K🔥Day)
12/04 - 219.6 (Recovery Day: Core workouts, lymph massage, body vibration 💧, IF 18)
12/05 - 218.3 (Core HIIT workouts, yoga, IF 20, 1656 cals🔥, 💧and 🤸🏾♀️)
12/06 - 218.1 (IF 18, 🏊🏾 for first time in months, but ironically didn't get enough water)
12/07 - 216.7
12/08
12/09
12/10
12/11
Dinner and party with friends tonight going to be a challenge. Eating light, working out, and drinking lots of water before meeting them in anticipation of a good time. Will monitor carbs and alcohol, but definitely planning to indulge a bit.
Summary of 2024
SW RND 280 SW: 222.0 | EW:
SW RND 279 SW: 223.4 | EW: 222.0
OFF THE RAILS & MIA Rounds 267 - 278
1st Round 246 SW: 212.5 | Round 266 EW: 196.0
DEC 1st: 222.0 | WAIST 37.1 ~ HIPS 49.0 ~ BF 42.8% ~ BMI 32.9
JAN 1st: 212.5 | WAIST 36.9 ~ HIPS 47.0 ~ BF 40.6% ~ BMI 31.5
AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER and most of NOVEMBER was spent withdrawing from the world.
JUL 24th: 197.5 | WAIST 33.9 ~ HIPS 42.8 ~ BF 37.2% ~ BMI 29.3
JUN 4th: 196.8 | WAIST 33.4 ~ HIPS 42.8 ~ BF 37.0% ~ BMI 29.2
MAY 16th: 194.2 | WAIST 33.5 ~ HIPS 42.8 ~ BF 36.8% ~ BMI 28.9
MAY 1st: 197.3 | WAIST 34.0 ~ HIPS 43.0 ~ BF 37.5% ~ BMI 29.5
APR 1st: 198.2 | WAIST 33.5 ~ HIPS 43.0 ~ BF 37.3% ~ BMI 29.4
MAR 1st: 201.8 | WAIST 34.4 ~ HIPS 45.0 ~ BF 37.5% ~ BMI 29.5
FEB 1st: 203.0 | WAIST 35.1 ~ HIPS 45.8 ~ BF 38.5% ~ BMI 30.1
JAN 1st: 212.5 | WAIST 36.9 ~ HIPS 47.0 ~ BF 40.6% ~ BMI 31.5
July Goals: Starting over 7/12 ~ lost six weeks of progress and regained 7 pounds adjusting to new third shift work schedule. They call it graveyard for a reason!!! My exercise, water and step count have all also dropped considerably. Goals this month are simply to lose as much as possible building momentum and getting back in the groove.
June Goals: Having gotten as low as 193 in both April and May, I'd like to drop below that in June. (FAIL)
6/5 - 196.8
6/6 - 195.1
6/7 - 195.3 (LAST DAY REPORTING)
MAY 1st SW: 197.3 | EW: 196.8
MAY Goals: Lose 6-8bs, 2-3 inches and 1-2% body fat ❎❎❎
May 22: I had packed some shorts to change into after swim without trying them on. They were so tight last summer, I expected the fit to be better ~ but when I put them on ... wow. I was in front of the locker room mirrors and was like omg, that's you. How long has it been since you looked/felt like that? I was spinning around looking at myself for a good 2-3 minutes, y'all, lol ~ my New #1NSV
May 4: 10 of the 20 inches lost was off my belly! No pics, no proof, lol ~ I love/hate taking photos because they've become one of my best tools. You can't lie and you can't hide. Putting myself on blast 1) creates incentive to increase effort and 2) highlights new areas to focus on. Still a long way from my ultimate goals, but its nice to see muscle memory is real! At a size 15, I haven't been this small in more than 10 years.
APRIL 1st SW: 198.2 | EW: 197.8
Goals: Lose 6-8bs, 2-3 inches and 1-2% body fat ❎❎❎
Lost less than a pound, 1.25 inches combined on arms and legs | regained 0.2% body fat and 1/2 inch back on my belly. Starting dietary 200-400 calorie deficit and Intermittent Fasting 18-24 hrs. Breaking fast differently, including more protein, and continuing to look for new ways to increase step count and add more strength in May.
Reaching onederland (March 13th) meant the end of 10+ years and up to 80 pounds!! gained and relost too many times to count. Yo-yoing is the main reason for so much body fat!!! Determined not to continue to self-sabotage ... I need a new target!! If I should lose an additional 8% body fat to reach the "standard" for my age, height and sex ~ and up to 15% more to reach excellent ~ that's @ least another 8-15 months of work before I can begin to relax and think maintenance.
January 1st - April 1st, I've lost 17 pounds and a total of 20.8 inches from 11 areas. 🥳 Thrilled to see my hard work reversing prediabetes and years of physical damage. Getting leaner and stronger and chair dancing proud of myself about it!! 57 and hormonal, it's taken longer than expected and a much rougher road than my youth.8 -
reshii_devi wrote: »Hi I'm Reshii ~ 58, 5'9" ~ HW: 280 (2018) | CW: 222.0 | GW: 170
RND 280: Mindset Reset & Core Kickstart
Complete 25-50 core exercises and stretch 🤸🏾♀️ 5 minutes 5x daily.
Intermittent Fasting 18:6, less than <60g of carbs, 10 glasses 💧daily.
Take progress photos and mix up routine with new activity each week.
Prioritize better sleep (try breath exercises, calming bedtime beverages, etc.).
SW RND 280
12/02 - 222.0 (yoga, belly blast, meditation; 🤸🏾♀️, IF 24hrs, 60g carbs, 1K🔥Day, 💧)
12/03 - 221.3 (stretch and HIIT strength workout with 4lb weights, IF 24hrs,💧, 1K🔥Day)
12/04 - 219.6 (Recovery Day: Core workouts, lymph massage, body vibration 💧, IF 18)
12/05 - 218.3 (Core HIIT workouts, yoga, IF 20, 1656 cals🔥, 💧and 🤸🏾♀️)
12/06 - 218.1 (IF 18, 🏊🏾 for first time in months, but ironically didn't get enough water)
12/07 - 216.7
12/08
12/09
12/10
12/11
Dinner and party with friends tonight going to be a challenge. Eating light, working out, and drinking lots of water before meeting them in anticipation of a good time. Will monitor carbs and alcohol, but definitely planning to indulge a bit.
Summary of 2024
SW RND 280 SW: 222.0 | EW:
SW RND 279 SW: 223.4 | EW: 222.0
OFF THE RAILS & MIA Rounds 267 - 278
1st Round 246 SW: 212.5 | Round 266 EW: 196.0
DEC 1st: 222.0 | WAIST 37.1 ~ HIPS 49.0 ~ BF 42.8% ~ BMI 32.9
JAN 1st: 212.5 | WAIST 36.9 ~ HIPS 47.0 ~ BF 40.6% ~ BMI 31.5
AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER and most of NOVEMBER was spent withdrawing from the world.
JUL 24th: 197.5 | WAIST 33.9 ~ HIPS 42.8 ~ BF 37.2% ~ BMI 29.3
JUN 4th: 196.8 | WAIST 33.4 ~ HIPS 42.8 ~ BF 37.0% ~ BMI 29.2
MAY 16th: 194.2 | WAIST 33.5 ~ HIPS 42.8 ~ BF 36.8% ~ BMI 28.9
MAY 1st: 197.3 | WAIST 34.0 ~ HIPS 43.0 ~ BF 37.5% ~ BMI 29.5
APR 1st: 198.2 | WAIST 33.5 ~ HIPS 43.0 ~ BF 37.3% ~ BMI 29.4
MAR 1st: 201.8 | WAIST 34.4 ~ HIPS 45.0 ~ BF 37.5% ~ BMI 29.5
FEB 1st: 203.0 | WAIST 35.1 ~ HIPS 45.8 ~ BF 38.5% ~ BMI 30.1
JAN 1st: 212.5 | WAIST 36.9 ~ HIPS 47.0 ~ BF 40.6% ~ BMI 31.5
July Goals: Starting over 7/12 ~ lost six weeks of progress and regained 7 pounds adjusting to new third shift work schedule. They call it graveyard for a reason!!! My exercise, water and step count have all also dropped considerably. Goals this month are simply to lose as much as possible building momentum and getting back in the groove.
June Goals: Having gotten as low as 193 in both April and May, I'd like to drop below that in June. (FAIL)
6/5 - 196.8
6/6 - 195.1
6/7 - 195.3 (LAST DAY REPORTING)
MAY 1st SW: 197.3 | EW: 196.8
MAY Goals: Lose 6-8bs, 2-3 inches and 1-2% body fat ❎❎❎
May 22: I had packed some shorts to change into after swim without trying them on. They were so tight last summer, I expected the fit to be better ~ but when I put them on ... wow. I was in front of the locker room mirrors and was like omg, that's you. How long has it been since you looked/felt like that? I was spinning around looking at myself for a good 2-3 minutes, y'all, lol ~ my New #1NSV
May 4: 10 of the 20 inches lost was off my belly! No pics, no proof, lol ~ I love/hate taking photos because they've become one of my best tools. You can't lie and you can't hide. Putting myself on blast 1) creates incentive to increase effort and 2) highlights new areas to focus on. Still a long way from my ultimate goals, but its nice to see muscle memory is real! At a size 15, I haven't been this small in more than 10 years.
APRIL 1st SW: 198.2 | EW: 197.8
Goals: Lose 6-8bs, 2-3 inches and 1-2% body fat ❎❎❎
Lost less than a pound, 1.25 inches combined on arms and legs | regained 0.2% body fat and 1/2 inch back on my belly. Starting dietary 200-400 calorie deficit and Intermittent Fasting 18-24 hrs. Breaking fast differently, including more protein, and continuing to look for new ways to increase step count and add more strength in May.
Reaching onederland (March 13th) meant the end of 10+ years and up to 80 pounds!! gained and relost too many times to count. Yo-yoing is the main reason for so much body fat!!! Determined not to continue to self-sabotage ... I need a new target!! If I should lose an additional 8% body fat to reach the "standard" for my age, height and sex ~ and up to 15% more to reach excellent ~ that's @ least another 8-15 months of work before I can begin to relax and think maintenance.
January 1st - April 1st, I've lost 17 pounds and a total of 20.8 inches from 11 areas. 🥳 Thrilled to see my hard work reversing prediabetes and years of physical damage. Getting leaner and stronger and chair dancing proud of myself about it!! 57 and hormonal, it's taken longer than expected and a much rougher road than my youth.
Nice drop! 👏👏5 -
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
RND 275: SW—158.8, EW—158.4
RND 276: SW—158.4, EW—158.2
RND 277: SW—158.2, EW—157.2
RND 278: SW—157.2, EW—156.4
RND 279: SW—156.4, EW—157.2 (Thanksgiving)
I'm verbalizing goals here today for accountability:
*Go back to tracking everything and maintain my spreadsheet!
* At least 8000 steps each day, but hopefully over 10,000 at least 3 times a week.
* Strength training 2-3 times this next week.
* 90+ grams of protein each day.
* Drink more water!
SW RND 280—157.2
12/02 156.2 I just realized I didn’t post yesterday and so got everything confused in the post I made to the last round by accident this morning. Oh well, no loss last round after all! I am recommitting to daily goals I had going back in September.
12/03 156.6 Well, I joined the Silver Sneakers program offered by my insurance program and went back to the gym for the first time since Covid. Had a good workout and wondered at the time why I had waited this long—just lazy I’m sure. This morning, I’m sure feeling it! Met all my goals yesterday and feel more focused than in a while, so I’m hoping the little uptick is just sore muscles. It’s time for me to tone instead of JUST lose, but I’ll have to go slow with the workouts.
12/04 157.2 Knew this was coming. I did get in a frigid walk in the morning, but then everything fell apart. I had everything planned and logged yesterday, but due to lack of self-control and making holiday snacks with DGD, I fell off the wagon. I gave away all the cookies though and am moving some things out of sight today. Will be very busy today with Bible Study and then a meeting, then pick up DGD, so I’m not sure when I’ll get any measurable exercise in, but I have to figure that out.
12/05 155.6 Felt very much in control all day yesterday and had zero desire for sweets. I really felt like my body had so much sugar the day before, it just didn’t even want to consider sweets yesterday. Ended up getting in two workouts: strength training session in the morning and a Walk at Home session after dinner. This was my best health day in a while and it felt good!
12/06 154.4 Took a class at the gym yesterday for strength and cardio, but for folks my age (Silver Sneakers). I loved doing the exercise and doing them with other people. I am hungrier throughout the day after a workout, but I tried to focus on protein rich foods. Any tips from those of you that work out frequently about food the rest of the day? There’s a water aerobics class today with the same group of ladies (and others of course) that I might try.
12/07 155.0 Tried the water workout class at the gym and was totally shocked as to how much of a workout that can be! Had such a good time with a fun group of ladies, that I’m definitely going to work both of these groups into my routine this winter. Could have done better pushing water, so I’m not giving myself credit for that goal, but other than that, it was a great day!
12/08
12/09
12/10
12/11
GOALS RECORD—
Tracking/Spreadsheet (every day)= 📝 📝📝📝📝📝
Protein (goal: at least 90 g)= 🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩
Strength training (goal: 4/10 days)= 🏋🏼♀️🏋🏼♀️🏋🏼♀️
Steps (goal: over 8k EVERY day)= 👣👣 👣 👣 👣
Steps (goal: 10k 4/10 days)= 🌟🌟 🌟
Water (goal: not numerical, but concerted effort)= 💦💦💦💦💦
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@UTMom81
Took the words right out of my mouth! These two ladies are so talented… My draw dropped looking at their creations! I wish I had 1 ounce of their talent! Amanda, your son is precious! @musicsax your work is not done till we see your creation modeled by DGD!
@UTMom81 You are quietly getting it done young lady! Your new adventures are inspiring… I wish I liked group classes, but I feel a ton of anxiety walking into groups …. Perhaps I put this as a goal in 2025 to try new adventures…?! Thank you for the inspiration. As I recall your 2024 with the loss of your dad and Helene one must think that as difficult as 2024 was, it was also a triumphant, powerful example of graceful determination. You are a blessing.6 -
Morning acknowledgments:
@_JeffreyD_ IYKYK 🤗
“…without enabling” 💯! I understand from the deepest part of my soul. This is a fine line because those darling grandchildren are everything… Just everything. 🙏
@itladyee Gosh, your family is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing those photos and your story. Reminded me of something I read recently… The three most important moments of a child’s life: 1) The moment they wake up 2) First moment after school 3) Bedtime. If you end up picking them up from day-care/school on a regular basis and making these moments special for them, you will have a profound impact on their lives… I pray this for you.
@pezhed ”Thanksmas” I love this, and I am going to steal it! First time I’ve heard this term… You have a ton on your plate and I admire your determination and energy… Don’t give up on your BHAG… It doesn’t have to be perfect! Maybe it’s a lot right now but if you keep it top of mind, you will get it done! Keep up the inspiration!
@Blueberries59 You continue to be a soldier… Keep marching on! Your journey is on track.
@Skyleen75 I have not read your post yet regarding post party, and I am looking forward to it! You inspire me every day!
@astroamy I’m admiring your determination planning/stats/methodical plan. I’m grateful to you for your example.
@jspecies11 ”No one is going to take better care of yourself than you”. Great reminder to be front and center of your own story!
@cyndiemi ”… No idea why I popped it into my mouth”. It’s a bad habit… It’s an unhealthy habit… Dig deep and discover “why”. Take a few simple steps to change your environment. Its awesome that you’re owning up and acknowledging… There are tons of resources available for learning how to be mindful/identifying bad /unhealthy habits and create new habits. The first step is owning up and you did it! What a fabulous gift to yourself! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
@musicsax @judefit1 Thank you for joining me on the 1lb per round (4/40 BHAG)! Let’s DO THIS! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
The last couple of rounds have been awe-inspiring… Love the puppy pictures! Keep them coming. My weekend motto: BELIEVE!
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RD 280 #50!
Mission: Continuously improve daily habits that strengthen a “Healthy, Strong & Fit” identity.
#HSF 📣#bestshapeofmylife📣
#helpfulhabits #agingyounger
📣BHAG Restated: My FIRST BHAG is to hit 128lbs on this #HSF journey and maintain a “+ or -“ 2lb range. I HAVE NEVER LIVED THERE! Basically lose 4lbs by 1/10/2025 (assuming I’m actually 132 once this Thanksgiving wreckage flushes out) which at my age and metabolic quirks, will be really, really hard to do, if even possible. I think I’ll know more if this is “doable” within a week or so. I want a BHAG that’s achievable with hard work and determination.
UPDATED R280 goals:
⚖️ at least 5x
📝 10/10
🚶♀️+8-10k 10/10
🏋️♀️+20 min 6/10
🎾 5/10
⏱️HIIT (sprints/plyo) 5x
📚 💦💤 7-8hrs 10/10
300 cal daily deficit
P:E >1
Pg = 115g to 125g
About Me & R280 Commitments:
********************************F66, 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.Previous Daily
HW 172lbs in 2010. Lost 30lbs in 2014 to 128lbs. 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” & “Healthy Strong Fit” on my way to
📣#bestshapeofmylife
👇🏻December Level Up (Down) Plan
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I pledge to prioritize each of these #HSF choices EVERY DAY of Dec:
1. P:E: Protein g 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 round. 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 20g of net carbs/ day
7. ✅Clean P:E 110-125g 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…
12.Staying in the present moment is key to mental health and healthy choices.
13.Rotating 115g to 125g 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… !
****************12/2 134.0 😳 surely this will be defeated by the end of this round! I’ll update this later today with my intentional post for this round! IM HERE AND DETERMINED TO RIGHT THE COURSE! Goal: Wipe-out the 2-day Thanksgiving damage. BHAG: 1 lb per round.
Yesterday:
🚶♀️8k 🎾🏋️♀️30 min.
Pg 129 P:E 1.6:1
A+ day back on plan!
👇🏻(The Four-day wreckage reminder for FOCUS & Commitment!)
11/28 130.6 🇺🇸🦃
12/1 136.0 OMG
💪🏻LETS GO!!!!
12/3 133.0
🏋️♀️40min🚶♀️13k ✅📝📚💦💤4hrs 1.2:1 Pg 124
Down⬇️3lbs of the 5.4lbs 🦃wreckage…. Still believing 131.0 w/i this round to be where I was 🦃 morning! Tossed and turned all night☹️… Hoping for sleep improvement.
I’m pleased to share that my foot FINALLY felt 100% yesterday. Enjoyed FIRST 5 mile 🚶♀️(in almost 3 wks) & 🏋️♀️40 min. Added a 15 min 🚶♀️after dinner 🙌🏻. Sore this morn but a good sore! Today is 🎾⏱️. Positive. Mindful. Committed. 💦💦💦
12/4 132.8 expecting more ⬇️ but 👌. Still bloated/puffy.
🎾🚶♀️8k ✅📝📚💦💤8hrs 1.8:1 Pg 115 (🚫⏱️ foot not quite ready). Decided to wait a few more days on sprints/plyo - (foot). Felt a twinge of discomfort.
Good day on plan. This morning I have a 🎾singles match. Kinda cold for me 40° - but will persevere.
I’m back to a 300 cal deficit per day…. @ 1100 cals per day. Macros are high protein, negligible carbs and bal= fat. CLEAN WHOLE FOOD. No chemical /preservative poisoning!
INFO: For the past two days I’ve read multiple times from multiple sources regarding exercise for 55+ for healthy aging/mobility: Three key exercises:
1) jumps (plyo)
2) heavy lifting/resistance
3) sprints!
All 3x per week @ 10 min each. My workouts validated! (And of course, 🚶♀️8-10k). & must stretch warm-up first!
👆🏻simply plan? It’s in the consistent execution!
On a roll! Y’all inspire me!
12/5 133.0
🎾🚶♀️11k ⏱️✅📝📚💦💤5hrs 2.4:1 Pg 145
Another good day on plan. Looks like it will take 40 days to lose 4 lbs! But now it’s 5lbs to reach BHAG to 128.0. So….. it’s 47 days till 1/20/2025 - the beginning of RND285 and through the holidays and a trip…. Sheesh, that is really depressingly LONG when I think about it. Five pounds in almost 50 days?!?!! Yes, it WILL take that long…. But it’s reality. I’m a realist. I’m at that age where taking off fat and adding muscle is a BEAR. Time for BEAST mode!
Actually, it’s time to focus on daily fuel and health. Daily wins. Celebrate ME and all the quirks and peculiarities that God has given me! Gratitude and love!
Oh, I lost my singles 🎾 match yesterday. Played a gal 25 years my junior… A close match… It was fun. HOWEVER, somewhere between ages 60 and 66 my physicality definitely declined. I may as well embrace it & stop the denial. I’m not “that” anymore… But I’ll be something, someone different. Someone that continues to strive to be younger than my years…. After all, I have a new little “why” on the way joining Tucker …. Nothing more fun than rolling around on the floor & yard chasing, racing & lifting little ones! (Got a little teary-eyed just now!)
Today: 🏋️♀️🚶♀️⏱️
12/6 132.6
🚶♀️2.5k ✅📝📚💦💤6hrs 1.7:1 Pg 125
still up 2lbs from the 🦃 wreckage - 7 short days ago. This # will be my “start” to get to 128.0 by 1/20/25 (47 days for 4.6lbs) because I feel like this is the real starting point… (that 136.0 day was a bloated stopped up engine). This morning’s ⚖️ reading is the REAL DEAL. So…. BHAG ON!
I’ve done a solid getting back on routine… ! But 🚫movement or exercise yesterday. Cold rainy day so I used if for shot-gun wedding planning. The couple is poor. The working poor. Perhaps not politically correct to use that term but it applies. They have chosen this day-to-day life. I cant let it just be a quick trip to the Justice… With a baby on the way & both working full-time… I volunteered to pull just a few little things together. It will be a justice ceremony and a champagne reception/ toast with dessert/cake for 20…. Immediate family only. I want for them for their day to be a Ray of Sunshine & Hope.
Today: in 30s most of the day but 😎 (cold here)… I will 🏋️♀️🚶♀️since I missed yesterday!
I hope everyone has a strong weekend. Put your health first!
12/2 134.0
12/3 133.0
12/4 132.8
12/5 133.0
12/6 132.6
12/7 132.4
12/8
12/9
12/10
12/11
12/7 132.4
🚶♀️6.5k ✅📝📚💦💤8hrs 1.3:1 Pg 110 🚫🏋️♀️🚶♀️
More whirlwind errands yesterday … No 🏋️♀️🚶♀️ but… I stayed on nutrition plan. Will tackle 🏋️♀️🚶♀️this morning before errands. Tucker, hubby & I played a good game of basketball yesterday afternoon. My dose of ❤️.
Big dinner out tonight. I’ll have one 🍸and protein only. Will pre-track today and stay on plan.
Stay focused today…. Intentional, mindful, determined and grateful. Plenty 💦
BELIEVE!
#HSF #healthyhabits
#agingyounger
#📣bestshapeofmylife
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71 yo female; 5’5”
SW: 129.8# (end of round 279)
Goals: optimize health, increase strength, stamina and flexibility
RGW: 129#
Strategy:
Hydration 💧 64 oz minimum
Strength training 🏋️♀️ 5x/week
Keep to calories/nutrition plan🥕
Move 👣 7K steps minimum daily
Showing today’s weigh in; yesterday’s success with plan
12/2 129.2# 💧🏋️♀️🥕👣
12/3 129.4# 💧🥕👣
12/4 129.4#💧🏋️♀️
12/5 129.2# 💧🏋️♀️🥕👣
12/6 128.4# 💧🏋️♀️
12/7 127.8#💧🥕ST rest but did core work
Slept 12 hours Thursday night and then took a nap yesterday, 10 hours last night. I’m either hibernating or fighting something off. I’m better today and very well rested 😒
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12/10
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Round 280
My first round
Anybody have any ideas on how to reduce/limit grazing or mindless eating? It seems like when I am super busy/distracted, I find that I am likely to just pop stuff in my mouth. I caught myself yesterday with no idea why I popped it into my mouth. The real question is How to keep mindful when distracted?
HW 222 in 2017
CW 153
GW 130
SW RND 280
12/02 152
12/03 did not weigh today
12/04 151.8 Stayed on plan yesterday.
Was not able to find time to walk on the treadmill 
12/05 151.6
12/06 153 Ugh, how can a day start off great and descend into a pit? A cookie bite led to a cookie
consumed. A taste of fruitcake led to me eating two pieces. Sounds like excuses. I took the advice
received here and tossed the cookies and fruitcake. Now, after that cascade of carbs, I need to start
over to try to get into ketosis. I wasn't even distracted. I knew what I was doing and recorded the cal/carb.
12/07 153.2 Stayed on plan
12/08
12/09
12/10
12/116 -
F, 59, 5’5
SW-187 Sep. 2014
UGW-150, then 140
RGW-159 Thank you @quiltingjaine !!!🌸
12/2-165-All that is left is homemade apple crisp. Starting off with a walk down to feed the horse instead of driving and then chair yoga. Glad to be back!!!!!
12/4-163-I am trying a no lectins, sugar, alcohol or bad fats way of eating.
12/5-161-Pretty careful with my food, rode the horse.
12/7-162-Ive been in a quilting class and it’s pot luck today. I’m thinking of taking a container of lettuce and some dressing and just adding healthy items to it from the food line.8 -
Hello everyone. I'm 47yo female, 165cm (5ft,5inches)
Super grateful for this focus of just 10 days!
EW Rnd 279- 93.1kg
SW RND 280 -92.6 kg
Goals for this challenge lose 1kg, avg 1700 Cals, avg 10,000 steps
12/02 92.6kg, 1880 Cals, 5172steps
12/03 93.6 kg, 1909 Cals, 13235steps
12/04 93.2kg, 1783 Cals, 4844steps
12/05 93.2kg, 1632 cals, 5732 steps
12/06 92.7kg, 1884, 15,734 steps
12/07 OOT
12/08 OOT
12/09
12/10
12/11
I'm now rethinking my goal of losing 1kg. Especially while traveling and eating out for birthdays this weekend. I'll focus on making the best choices then go back to standard on Monday.
Have a great weekend all!
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@capewrathultra Thank you. I hope you (and all of the others) have a great weekend too!
@BigappleBritt88 What beautiful pups! Their faces remind me of the dog we had when I was a kid. She was a sweetheart.
@itladyee Our 85# German Shepard thought he needed to be in DH’s lap if DH was sitting. Quite a sight.
I may have mentioned our daughter who lost her sense of taste when she had Covid and drank hot water instead of coffee for a couple of months.
@ musicsax. Love the reindeer “back” and front! So cute!
@reshii_devi Maybe I need to look for peppermint TicTacs. I chew Extra spearmint gum a lot!
@jspecies11 I hope you’re okay. My DD#1 has “something” which is par for the course, I think, as she’s a nurse.
@cyndiemi Ketosis - so easy to fall out and a mental struggle to get back IMHO. That’s where I am too!
@AliciaPeters310 I like your revised plan. It’s so hard when you’re traveling and eating out and celebrating. Just do your best.8 -
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
To 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 133.1
Rnd 275 133.0 AW 134.0
Rnd 276 134.0 AW 133.8
Rnd 277 133.0 AW 133.1
Rnd 278 133.5 AW 133.45
Rnd 279 133.5 AW 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 280 135.0
12/2 135.0
12/3 136.0 ????
12/4 136.0 Terrible night, awake from 2:28-5:??. Finally went back to sleep and woke up at 10. Lunch date at 11:30. Will read messages later
12/5 136.5 Mexican yesterday - ate 3 chips, 1 beef chimichanga, no beans, no rice. Today I plan to fast. DH is going to Golden Corral with a neighbor
12/6 135.0 Today is the crafts group’s potluck luncheon. I’m making a loaf of bread and made a jar of apple butter as the gift I am giving.
12/7 135.5 I’m okay with that. I had a great time at our potluck and the recipient was thrilled with the bread and apple butter.6 -
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Is the stall over? Just clocked my first weight loss in almost 2 weeks.
USW: 241
UGW: 180
SW RND 280: 211.0
12/02 - 210.6 walking
12/03 - 209.2 cycling
12/04 - 208.2 walking
12/05 - 208.0 walking
12/06 - 207.8 cycling
12/07 - 207.0 walking
12/08 -
12/09 -
12/10 -
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Hi, I'm Charissa, back for another round. I will keep coming back and I will get this thing right, sooner or later.
Thank you, QuiltingJaine, for keeping us focused in 2024!
Less than 4 weeks left in his year...
Opening Comments
Round 280 - Round 279 with Thanksgiving in the middle was brutal! I did make the Homemade macaroni and Cheese and pecan pie and the rolls and for the first time in years, they came out well. I was too busy on Thursday but the leftovers Friday and Saturday have caught up with me.
I DID join the gym and have two gym workouts under my belt!
I've got to regain control this round
[/spoiler]
So here we go last week of November 2024... my motto(s) - All the things I need to read daily!!!
🏋🏾♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
Eat well 🥗to Live Well 🚢✈️🧳
H2O - Make it Flow 💦💦💦
Lose weight in the kitchen ⚖️, get fit in the gym🏋🏾♀️
Note to Self: Alcohol kills weight loss as the focus is burning alcohol calories and not fat calories!🚫🍷
Goals this round:
Resuming structure~Goals and Targets
- Closing my rings M-S🚶🏽
- Strength training 🏋️♀️ 3x/week
- Tracking/Under Calorie Budget > Plan for 1250 - Flex for 400 = 1650 (1250 - 1650) with small frequent meals🍎
- Macros - hit Protein > Plan for 150. 100 is acceptable. (100 - 150) ✅
- Water - 50 oz minimum 💧
- Downward trend⬇️
Stats and Previous Rounds63 y/o female
OSW 2022-03 230.3
1SW 2023-01 221.8
1SW 2024-01 223.4
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HW: 230.3
CW: 224.4 11/1/2024
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Abbreviated Round HistoryRound 210/1 SW: 221.8 EW: 220.6 (01/02/2023)
Round 246/37 SW: 223.4 EW: 219 (01/06/2024)
Last 3 Rounds
Round 277 - SW 224.4 EW: 224.4 ➡️⬅️
Round 278 - SW 224.5 EW: 225.6⬆️ New Scale
Round 279 - SW 225.6 EW: 226.4 ⬆️
Weight Tracker 2024
2024 Start 223.6
Jan 215 ⬇️
Feb 215.4 ⬆️
Mar 219.2 ⬆️
Apr 218.4 ⬇️
May 220.4 ⬆️
Jun 222.2 ⬆️
Jul 222.2➡️
Aug 223.4 ⬆️
Sep 224.4 ⬆️ Goal, reverse the upward trend
Oct 223.6 ⬇️❤️
Nov 226.4 ⬆️ last known weight)
Dec
5 Goals/10 days!
🚶🏽🏋️♀️🍎✅💧⬇️
SW RND 279 - 226.4
Dates = Weight ; Comments regarding prior day.
12/02 DNW
12/03 228.4 ~ Well this isn't pretty at all!!! 😡😡Yesterday started perfectly. I went to the gym for a good workout, but it trailed downhill from there. I've got to practice the art of saying "no". Husband wanted to stop for lunch/fast food. I got a chicken sandwich vs the beef combo that I usually get and a small fry. This restaurant has this " to die for caramel salted cake", and I don't even like cake, so he added one of those to our menu. I took a couple of bites (it is good ) and pushed the rest his way. Calories maxed for the day.... not good. I was no longer in the mood to cook the healthy meal that I had planned so we ordered a pizza. At least it was thin crust. Then he wanted to make pomegranate sours. Angel on one shoulder, devil on the other. Devil wins.... I feel that all or nothing mentality kicking in. That devil is saying, you might as well just wait to January. BUT, I'm not listening. Today is better. I worked out at home since it's a work day. I had a healthy breakfast ~ 325 calories and my healthy dinner WILL be prepared tonight.
12/04 228.0 🚶🏽🍎✅💧⬇️ What do they say… a moment on the lips and a lifetime on the hips? It goes on quickly but then takes an act of Congress to make it go away. Ok, vent done. I'm going to work on resuming IF today. My last morsel of food and/or drink was at 9 last night (because that’s when I went to bed) so I will aim for 1:00pm today which will make 16 hours.
12/05 227.3 🚶🏽🍎✅💧⬇️ I got up and went to the gym this morning. Then due to "circumstances," I had to go to work. I came back home and showered and of course I jumped on the scale and it said 226.8...but I'm continuing with posting my first morning weight🙂 I made 15 hours yesterday and 16 hours today on my fast. I broke it with a protein smoothie and then had some turkey breast. Perhaps a little motivation after seeing that second number on the scale. But.. since I had to work, hubby offered to pick up something for dinner. All that I was going to prepare is still frozen. Let's see what he comes home with...
12/06 227.4🚶🏽🏋️♀️🍎✅💧He came home with Gyros. They were very good and I only ate about 1/3 of my sandwich so I'm good with today's number.
12/07 226.8 ✅⬇️. Almost nothing right and the scale goes down. Go figure. Didn't close my rings, didn't ST, mostly likely over on calories (stopped tracking) and short on water.
12/08
12/09
12/10
12/11
Thanks for the input on the hot water. I will have to give it a try, especially now that its a bit chilly out.
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Round 280
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 64 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 237 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
R279 EW= 194.2
R280 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) = -0.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 192.2)
R276 (10/23/24 thru 11/01/24) = -1.9 LOST (Ending Weight 190.6)
R277 (11/02/24 thru 11/11/24) = -0.6 LOST (Ending Weight 190.0)
R278 (11/12/24 thru 11/21/24) = -2.0 GAINED (Ending Weight 192.0)
R279 (11/22/24 thru 12/01/24) = -2.2 lbs GAINED (Ending Weight 194.2)
R280 (12/02/24 thru 12/11/24) = -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 194.2
12/02-192.8-(Trend Weight: 192.0)-
12/03-191.8-(Trend Weight: 192.0)-
12/04-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-
12/05-197.6-(Trend Weight: 192.8)-
12/06-193.8-(Trend Weight: 192.9)- I took my prescribed water pill yesterday that I haven’t taken in weeks. I’m supposed to take one per day due to the “old ticker” not pumping well and not pushing those fluids through to my kidneys. This helped with a nice scale drop today. I also had a very low calorie/low carb day yesterday on purpose to help offset some of the tremendous gain after the Saturday feast and the Tuesday travel. This is very likely my true weight now and where I’m starting (re-starting) from. I’m going to focus on the next 5 pounds which will likely take me awhile. It will get me back into the 180’s though not solidly as I do still like to see that 7 on the end (as in 187 or better). My goal per round is any loss so anything each round will help get me to that 5 lbs and I will be grateful one ounce at a time. So….. my focus will be 10 days at a time and 5 lbs at a time. That feels so much more do-able than looking at the big picture right now. That’s why we are here, right? Just give me 10 days!
12/07-192.4-(Trend Weight: 192.8)-What a pathetic year this has been for me. Looking over my records I see that on Dec 31, 2023 I ended the year at 183.8. On my other challenges which are weekly or monthly my goal is always set to lose 4 lbs each month. 4 x 12 = 48 lbs. I could have been down to 135.8 lbs which is 10 lbs less than my actual overall goal. That means that by sometime in Sept or Oct I could have been in maintenance and learning so much about that phase from so many of you. 2024 is such a disappointment to me and to my health goals. Am I using my statistical data to help me going forward or am I just crying over spilled milk? Why document these weight results if not to use them for information? I don’t know but I do know that I can do better than this. I started the year at 183.8 I’m 9 lbs heavier today. I know that no one can do it for me. Somewhere along the line this year I stopped keeping my home the “safe zone” with only good foods. I’m not going to blame anyone else, but I think it truly started when my DD and DGS started staying weekends. The foods in the house definitely changed. But that didn’t mean I had to eat them. Changes, compliance, readiness, willingness, they are all up to me. I hope that 2025 will be different. I know there will be setbacks we all encounter – travel, holidays, social or special occasions. But those are finite. Numbered. A lifestyle is forever and that is what needs to change in me. I suppose I’m just reflecting today but I know I am not alone. I really want to make 2025 a banner year. It feels like I can do it if I just stay steadfast in my resolve. I’ve tasted all the donuts and tortilla chips and ice cream before. But I haven’t tasted the 140’s in about 22 years. That’s what I need to crave! I wanted to start with a 5 lb loss in general (not necessarily in this round). 1.4 down and 3.6 to go.
12/08-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
12/09-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
12/10-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
12/11-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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@itladyee : foot is amazing! I'm in sneakers, still some swelling and a slight limp, but otherwise I'm mobile and feeling great. I feel very fortunate since I've talked to many people who haven't had such a positive experience- and quick recovery- with this surgery! Thanks for asking:-)
And BTW, gorgeous, adorable family:-) Thanks for sharing pictures!!7 -
Jude, 5’-2”, 67 YO
HW 165
CW: 129.5
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 279: 128.3
SW Rnd 280:129.5
Previous rounds:SW Rnd 245: 146.6
SW Rnd 246: 147.0
SW Rnd 247: 143.4
SW Rnd 248: 140.8
SW Rnd 249: 140.6
SW Rnd 250: 137.2
SW Rnd 251: 136.2
SW Rnd 252: 134.2
SW Rnd 253: 133.4
SW Rnd 254: 131.6
SW Rnd 255: 130.0
SW Rnd 256: 128.8
SW Rnd 257: 126.8
SW Rnd 258: 129.0 post AZ trip
SW Rnd 259: 126.0
SW Rnd 260: 124.8
SW Rnd 261: 125.2
SW Rnd 262:126.6
SW Rnd 263: 123.4
SW Rnd 264: 124.4
SW Rnd 265: 125.0 post MV trip
SW Rnd 266:125.0
SW Rnd 267: 124.0
SW Rnd 268: 125.4
SW Rnd 269: 123.8
SW Rnd 270: 125.8
SW Rnd 271: 126.2 post Italy trip
SW Rnd 272: 126.8
SW Rnd 273: 125.0
SW Rnd 274: 126.0
SW Rnd 275: 126.8
SW Rnd 276: DNW
SW Rnd 277: 127.2
SW Rnd 278: 126.6
SW Rnd 279: 127.5
SW Rnd 280: 129.5
Goals this round:
* holidays are not all 10 days- stick to the plan
* back to the gym- get it going gradually
* a pound a round as we hit year’s end: that’s doable! (thanks Carolyn!)
12/2: 129.5
12/3: 128.6
12/4: 129.1
12/5: 128.2
12/6: 127.5
12/7: 127.4
12/8:
12/9:
12/10:
12/11:
12/7: late weigh-in today as I had to be at an early meeting and was in a rush this AM. Happy with my weight and also fit in a quick yoga practice. Setting up the Christmas tree this afternoon, NYC tomorrow.
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quiltingjaine wrote: »@BigappleBritt88 What beautiful pups! Their faces remind me of the dog we had when I was a kid. She was a sweetheart.
Thanks! They are good doggies gentle giants
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36F 5’9
Current GoalsDon’t give up on the day when it’s challenging. Choose to make good decisions in those moments instead of giving in.
Main struggles:
1. Working from home makes it easy to stress eat or just eat out of boredom/habit.
2. Sleeping less (have two puppies, a 6mo and a 10mo old) makes it hard to wake up early enough to get a good workout in or at least to feel good awaking up. Feel defeated in the motivation and drive department compared to how I was previously.
Past Challenge StatsRND 279 : SW - 175.8 : EW - 176.4 : ⬆️ 0.6
RND 280 : SW - 175.7
12/02 - 175.7
12/03 - 174.7
12/04 - 176.9
12/05 - 176.8
12/06 - 178.4
12/07 - 177.0
Gym: Leg day: 45m strength training, 15m stair stepper.
Wins: Was tired at the gym but felt great to be back on schedule. The weekend comes like a breath of fresh air! I’m on track to where I need to be for the day. I saved some room to have a drink at the end of the night with some cafe patron. Looking forward to relaxing.
Challenges: The majority of my struggles as of late are usually lifted on the weekend. The difference between the work days / off days are quite different! I hope I figure out how to better handle my work week challenges.
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Thank you, @capewrathultra !
74 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 147.0
UGW: 140.0
11/30 - 151.0 at 9:00 a.m. ...total rest day...too much fog and so cold!!
12/01 - 154.0 at 8:15 a.m. ...5.21 miles in 104 mins to the Ruins and back
Day/Weight/Comment
12/02 - 151.7 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...He and I did 1.79 miles in 51 mins...he was in the stroller and I was pushing!
12/03 - 155.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...He and I did 1.79 miles in 51 mins...he was in the stroller and I was pushing!
12/04 - 154.2 at 5:30 a.m. ...entire family sick...trainer's family sick ...ugh!
12/05 - 154.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty-1.74 miles in 64 mins w/him-3.28 miles in 64 mins before dark
12/06 - 154.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
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Good luck everyone.
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@itladyee : foot is amazing! I'm in sneakers, still some swelling and a slight limp, but otherwise I'm mobile and feeling great. I feel very fortunate since I've talked to many people who haven't had such a positive experience- and quick recovery- with this surgery! Thanks for asking:-)
And BTW, gorgeous, adorable family:-) Thanks for sharing pictures!!
@judefit1
I am so happy for you. You followed instructions and did the work!!!
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Late posting as we just got internet. I've been catching up and typing on the plane. I saved page 6 and 7 on different tabs before I left home.
@pezhed – Love that little scarf! My grandmother had the real version and I have a vague memory of gently playing dress-up with it. I’d like to say I’ll save the knitting pattern, retire, and learn to knit just so I could make it, but by then, DGS will be a pre-teen! Better to just enjoy your son wearing it.
@Chapter_3 – A simple wedding celebrated by family and friends will be the best and most special gift you could give them.@astroamy: Been thinking about how to deal with Christmas. Looking back at my history, I tend to quit tracking mid December then start back up in January having gained 5 lbs. What I would like to do is eat moderately but still allow myself treats and continue tracking. For the last ~100 days I've been doing very well, through birthdays, anniversaries and holidays, averaging about 1.8 lb weight loss a week. This is a lot and I manage because it is very motivating to see those kinds of results. What I would like to do is eat a little more (maybe starting after the current WL stall I am on is really broken), so that I still lose 0.5-1 lbs a week through Christmas-New Years period.
Amy, you’ve been as steady as they come, quietly ticking down, down, down, walking halfway to the moon. Way to go! Living in the real world, celebrating and enjoying the bounty of the holidays, is the way “thin” people do it, right? I like your plan to enjoy the Christmas and New Years – and looking good!
@bigapplebritt88 – Wow – what ginormous pups! That is a built-in workout routine right there! They are gorgeous!
@itladyee – Plain, hot water sounds odd, right? After coffee, I drink hot mugs of water all winter. I also use it as a delaying tactic – “Ok, have a snack but first have a mug of water.” Sometimes I add lemon but mostly I’m content with just hot water. It’s warm and comforting while sitting at my desk all day. (Maybe it satisfies that oral fixation?)
What a sweet family!! Those little ones are precious, the big brother’s smile is infectious, the happy couple looks so joyous, handsome and proud in their matching PJs, and you are beaming like an angel at your newest. The changes you are making, taking care of your health, fighting for new habits, is really a gift of example being handed down to those next two generations, showing them how to be strong when necessary, make changes when it’s needed, and putting health at the top of the list until nutrition and exercise becomes the new normal for the whole family.
@musicsax – OMG – That sweater and hat are sooo sweet!
@heathlylyna2020 – You are so right! I truly believe that if we get in the habit of choosing our foods based on nourishing the body, be it meals, snacks, treats or desserts, we will naturally eat less. Our nutritional needs will be met and without triggers. When we feel “peckish”, (thanks @pezhed), go ahead and eat some more, as long as it’s food which has balance and benefits.
Also, I’m going to join into your NS goal of a daily attitude-of-gratitude practice. Thanks for reminding me with posting that.
@judefit – I got so tickled reading Eats Shoots and Leaves. Who knew a grammar book could be so entertaining!
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Me - Meg, 5'5", 65, desk job, moderate daily exerciser
Daily Calories @ 1630 for one pound per round!
GOAL #2 135 LBS
December is the toughest month of the year. Others are July, January, September, April,
November, May, March, June, October, August, and February". ~ Mark Twain
ROUND 280
12/02 – 136.4 Total rest day
12/03 – 136.9 Morning Swim, shot
12/04 – 135.3 Noon trainer, 45 min leaf raking in afternoon.
12/05 – 135.3 Morning swim
12/06 – 135.5 Noon Y Machines, chores and packing
12/07 – 135.3 Ski Camp Departure - and the end of my weighing for this round – airport walking and lifting heavy suitcases and skis is the workout.
Hanging out at the Denver airport, just killed my layover with a Denver omelet, thinking I need a good plan to get through a week of restaurant food. When I was younger, I could count on losing a pound or two though ski week. Ha! – not so much anymore! My goal for this week is not to gain any, and if achieved, I’ll be pleased. I hope to do this by making reasonable choices and limiting the input. And no wine in the hot tub! There, I’ve just made a line in the sand.
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Blueberries59 wrote: »@bigapplebritt88 – Wow – what ginormous pups! That is a built-in workout routine right there! They are gorgeous!
Thanks! yep they are big. Always a fun time when they get the zoomies
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HW: 194.7 (88.3 kg) April 25, 2020
SW WT RND 247: 180.6 (81.9 kg)END WT RND 247: 177.4 (80.5 kg)
END WT RND 248: 175.1 (79.4 kg)
END WT RND 249: 173.4 (78.7 kg)
END WT RND 250: 170.6 (77.4 kg)
END WT RND 251: 167.8 (76.1 kg)
END WT RND 252: 166 (75.3 kg)
END WT RND 253 162.9 (73.9 kg)
END WT RND 254 163 (73.9 kg)
END WT RND 255 161 (73 kg)
END WT 256: DNF
ST WT 278: 166 (75.3 kg)
END WT 278: 160.3 (72.7 kg)
END WT 279: 158. 5 (71.9 kg)
Fell off the challenge bandwagon in round 256, managed to keep losing weight until June 12th when I hit 155.9 (70.7 kg). I fell off the weight loss wagon shortly after. Decided to start back up the day before Round 278 started.
SW RND 280: 158.5 (71.9 kg)
12/02- 158.4 (71.8 kg) Happy start of Round 280!
12/03- 158.4 (71.8 kg) It was a cold day today. The lunch option at work was chili with cheddar cheese and green onions, cornbread and pudding. It definitely hit the spot. I was feeling lazy for dinner and went simple with a bowl of Costco meatballs.
12/04- 158 (71.7 kg) It's another cold night. Ivar's potato soup, and biscuits for dinner. I had 2 biscuits which put me 25 calories over goal today, but I'm calling that close enough.
12/05- 158.2 (71.8 kg) Tomorrow we're going to a Christmas potluck at DH's work. I plan to enjoy myself, but not eat to the point where I'm uncomfortably full. I will be wearing my ugly Christmas sweater too. I got one with flamingos in honor of my Florida roots.
12/06- 158.2 (71.8 kg) Well, I did overeat today but not as badly as I first thought. I accidentally logged twice as many corn muffins as I actually ate. The corn muffins were my weakness and I ate too many chips too. But I had a great time and I'll pick back up tomorrow.
12/07- 158.2 (71.8 kg) Same weight three days in a row. I'll take it.
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Good morning lovely people ♥️
So I was kind of depressed yesterday concerning my weight but I remember my mantra PCDR.
and kept to plan and today is 1kg down yay 😀
NS GOALS:
Gratitude list 10/10
Fitness 10k steps 7/10 days
Strength training 🏋️♀️ 3/10 days
📝 track food 7/10 days
✔️core workout/yoga 1/10 days
HW: 102kg
12/02 :100kg
12/03 :99.6kg
12/04 99.9kg fast
12/05:100.1kg
12/06 99.7kg
12/07 98.7kg yay 😀
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I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Daily reminder: PCDR
it takes patience, consistency ,determination and resilience ~lyna9
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