Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 280
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60+ Female using trend weight
I lost an average of 3 lbs last round. I was focusing on going to the gym 5 days/week. I made it 2 times. Other days I did some walking. So again I will focus on going to the gym 5 days/week.
🐸I will keep the analogy of boiling frog in my head🐸
Ending trend weight 209.5
12/02 209.1 ⬇️over calories, 43.8/64 oz water, 21 min exercise: treadmill, closed rings
12/03 208.4 ⬇️ate within calories, 41/64 oz water, no exercise
12/04 208.2 ⬇️ate within calories, 69.2/64 oz (target met), gym: 5 min trampoline, 10 min dance, closed rings
12/05 207.6 ⬇️ ate within calories, 56.3/64 oz water, no exercise
12/06 207.6 over calories,48.4/64 oz water, no exercise
12/07 207.6 ate within calories, 44.8/64 oz water, no exercise (sick)
12/08
12/09
12/10
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🎷 66 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 280 (my 210th). So grateful as always @Quiltingjaine & this round @CapeWrathUltra.
This round I’m continuing to join @Chapter_3 in in a BHAG of 1 pound a round to the end of the year, i.e. to weigh 138 or under. I need to be diligent as only 3-5 days per round staying on the waggon is not sufficient to get me back to where I want to be, I know at this time of year it is very difficult with all the festivities; mid-round I weighed 1 pound lighter, but then the celebrations happened. If I can keep at a pound a round I’ll be well happy. Another 3 pounds would really get me on my way; I want to stay strong, walk the walk as well as talk the talk! & make the round a successful one.
So, goals for this round;
• First and foremost, no feeding frenzies – I am not a shark!
• to weigh less at the end of the round than the start & a pound is my small BHAG for this round
• be happy because I feel that I have made the round count at the end
I need to remain consistent - it does work! Good luck for success everyone.Achieved goal weigh of 125lb in summer 2016 by losing 66lb and then gradually gained between 7 and 11 since then & didn't want to gain any more, it’s taken me 75 rounds to achieve target of 130 = back to maintenance!! But then I crept up again, so need to get back to around 134. A healthy lifestyle must be a permanent way of life.
Updated 20.08.24 – I met up with youngest DB, first time after his DP passed away at the way too early age of 46. DB lives a long way from us, we see him very infrequently & is very introvert, so not a sharer of info 😞. However, he finally opened up to me, it seems that his DPs bad health leading to heart failure followed by kidney, liver failure & then a massive stroke, was originally caused by heavy drinking. By the time he realised he was abusing his body and went teetotal, the damage was too late to reverse. He was on the list for a heart transplant, but his other organs gave up before one became available.
This has made me think about how I am abusing my body when I have binges with way too much sugar, fat & salt. I know I am a food addict. I'm going to try to think about this when I am tempted to overindulge, I need to start respecting my body more and think about whether I want to be in the best health I can be. My body has served me so well for 66 years, it deserves to be given the best chance to keep serving me well & I've been really lucky that life has not dealt me a raw health deal, so I must not jeopardize that luck.
End of round 69 134.2 22.2.18 to 03.03.19
End of round 70 133.6 04.03.18 to 13.03.19
End of round 71 132.4
End of round 72 133.2
End of round 73 132.8
End of round 74 132
End of round 75 131.4
End of round 76 130.2
End of round 77 132.4
End of round 78 134.4
End of round 79 132
End of round 80 133.6
End of round 81 133.8
End of round 82 132.4
End of round 83 133.4
End of round 84 133
End of round 85 131.6
End of round 86 133.0
End of round 87 134.8
End of round 88 132.8 (2 pounds lost)
End of round 89 138.2 (5.4 pounds gained)
End of round 90 135 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 91 132.8 (2.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 92 133 (0.2 pound up from end of last round)
End of round 93 135.6 (2.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 94 135.8 (0.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 95 134.4 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 96 134.4 (no loss no gain!!)
End of round 97 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 98 133.4 (1.6 down from end of last round)
End of round 99 134.4 (1 up from end of last; not bad for Christmas period!)
End of round 100 133.4 (1 down from end of last round)
End of round 101 137.2 (3.8 pounds up)
End of round 102 136 (1.2 pounds down – not bad considering Dad unexpectedly passed away 3 days before end of round: went totally off plan & no walking!)
End of round 103 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down from last round – better!)
End of round 104 – 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 105 – 133.6 (1.4 down from end of last round)
End of round 106 – 133.6 (same as last round)
End of round 107 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 108 – 134.2 (0.6 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 109 – 135.6 (1.4 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 110 – 133.2 (2.4 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 111 – 133.2 (same as last round)
End of round 112 – 133.6 (increase of 0.4)
End of round 113 – 132.8 (0.8
End of round 114 – 136 (3.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 115 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 116 – 133.4 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 117 – 135.4 (2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 118 – 136 (1.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 119 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down)
End of round 120 – 135.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 121 – 135.2 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 122 – 133.2 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 123 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 124 - 134.8 (2.4 pounds up)
End of round 125 - 135 (0.2 pounds up) – get a grip!!!
End of round 126 - 135 - same as last round
End of round 127 - 133.8 (1.2 pounds down
End of round 128 - 133.4 (0.4 pound down)
End of round 129 - 134.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 130 - 133 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 131 - 133.6 (0.6 up)
End of round 132 – 134 (0.4 up)
End of round 133 – 134 .4 (0.4 up)
End of round 134 – 132.2 (2.2 pounds down) see what not binging can do!!
End of round 135 – 131.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 136 – 132.8 (1 pound up – happy for Christmas period, lower than at this time for many years!)
End of round 137 – 134 (1.2 pound up ugh!!)
End of round 138 - 131.2 (2.8 pounds down)
End of round 139 – 130.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 140 – 132.4 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 141 – 131 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 142 – 129.8 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 143 – 130.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 144 – 130.2 (0.6 pounds down)
End of round 145 – 132 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 146 – 133.8 (1.8 pounds up – again!!)
End of round 147 – 133.2 (0.6 down)
End of round 148 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 149 – 132.4
End of round 150 – 133.8 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 151 – 135.8 (2 pounds up)
End of round 152 – 134 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 153 – 135.4 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 154 – 132.2 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 155 - 133.6 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 156 - 134 (0.4 pounds up)
End of round 157 - 133.6 (0.4 pounds down)
End of round 158 – 135.4 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 159 – 134.4 (1 pound down)
End of round 160 – 135.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 161 – 134.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 162 – 133.6 (0.6 down)
End of round 163 – 136.2 (2.6 up)
End of round 164 – 136 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 165 – 135.8 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 166 – 136 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 167 – 138 (2 pounds up)
End of round 168 – 135 (3 pounds down)
End of round 169 – 134.4 (0.6 pound down)
End of round 170 – 133 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 171 – 135.4 (2.4 up)
End of round 172 – 135.6 (0.2 up)
End of round 173 – 137.6 (2 pounds up)
End of round 174 – 135.2 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 175 – 138 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 176 – did not complete (away on family holiday)
End of round 177 – 138
End or round 178 – 137.8 (0.2 down)
End of round 179 – 139.4 (1.6 pounds up)
End of round 180 – 137 (2.4 pounds lost)
End of round 181 – 139.2 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 182 – 135.6 (3.6 pounds down)
End of round 183 – 138.2 (2.4 up)
End of round 184 - 136 (2.2 pounds down)
End of round 185 – 136.4 (0.4 gain)
End of round 186 – 136.4 (same)
End of round 187 – 138.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 188 – DNW (away for Queen's platinum jubilee celebrations)
End of round 189 – 139.2
End of round 190 – 139.8
End of round 191 – 139.8
End of round 192 – 138.8 (1 pound lost)
End of round 193 – 138.2 (0.6 lost)
End of round 194 – 136.4 (1.8 lost)
End of round 195 – 139.2 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 196 – 138 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 197 – 138.2 (0.2 up)
End of round 198 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 199 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 200 – 138.8 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 201 – 138.2 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 202 – 137.8 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 203 – 137.6 (loss of 0.2)
End of round 204 – 135.8 (1.8 pounds lost)
End of round 205 – 135.6(0.6 pound lost)
End of round 206 – 135.4 (0.2 pound lost)
End of round 207 – 136.4 (1 pound gain) (Caravan Christmas Party Rally)
End of round 208 - 137.2 (0.8 pound gain)
End of round 209 - 137.4 (0.2 pound gain) (Christmas period)
End of round 210 – DNW (Lanzarote holiday)
End of round 211 – 138.2
End of round 212 – 139.8
End of round 213 – 139
End of round 214 – 138.2 (1.2 pounds loss)
End of round 215 – 139.2 (1 pound up)
End of round 216 – 136.6 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 217 – 137.8 (1.2 pounds up)
End of round 218 – 140.4 (2.6 pounds up – need to reverse this trend!)
End of round 219 – 139.8 (0.6 down)
End of round 220 – DNW
End of round 221 – 140.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 222 – 139.8 (1 pound down)
End of round 223 – 140 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 224 – 139.2 (0.8 pound down)
End of round 225 – 139.4 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 226 – 141 (1.6 pound up)
End of round 227 – 139.8 (1.2 pound down)
End of round 228 – 139.6 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 229 – 140.2 (0.6 pound up)
End of round 230 – 139.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 231 - 138.2 (1.6 pounds down)
End of round 232 – 140.6 (2.4 pounds up)
End of round 233 – 138.8 (1.8 ponds down)
End of round 234 – 140.2 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 235 – DNW – on holiday
End of round 236 – 142
End of round 237 – DNW, staying at DS’s.
End of round 238 – 139.8
End of round 239 – 139.6 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 240 – 139 (0.4 pound down)
End of round 241 – 138.8 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 242 – 138.6 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 243 – 139.8 (1.2 pounds up)
End of round 244 – 141 (2.2 pounds up)
End or round 245 – DNW – away for Christmas with no scales
End of round 246 - 143.8
End of round 247 – 142.6 (loss of 1.2 pounds)
End of round 248 – 143.6 (gain of 1 pound) 26.01.24
End of round 249 – 141.6 (2 pounds down) 05.02.24
End of round 250 – DNW – away on holiday with family, Whitchurch.
End of round 251 – 242
End of round 252 – 242.6
End of round 253 – DNW but 142.2 the previous day
End of round 254 – 141 (loss of 1.2 pounds)
End of round 255 – 141.8 (increase 0.8)
End of round 256 – 141.6 (loss of 0.2 pound)
End of round 257 – 141.4 (loss of 0.2 pound)
End of round 258 – 140.6 (loss of 0.8 pound)
End f round 259 – 140 (loss of 0.6 pound)
End of round 260 – 140.2 (increase of 1 pound)
End of round 261 – 141.6 (increase of 1.4 pound)
End of round 262 – 139.2 (loss of 2.4 pounds) 03.06.24 – 14.06.24
End of round 263 – 140.8 (gain 1.6 pound) 15-24.06.24
End of round 264 – 139.2 (loss of 1.6 pound) 25.06.24 - 04.07.24
End of round 265 – 139.8 (gain of 0.6 pound) round weigh in 2 days early due to weekend away 05-14.07.24
End of round 266 – 139.4 (loss of 0.4 pound) 15-24.07.24
End of round 267 - DNW - Transplant Games 25.07.24 - 03.08.24
End of round 268 – 140.2 (trend 140.7) 04-13.08.24
End of round 269 – 139.8 (trend 140.7) 14.08.24 to 23.08.24
End of round 270 – 142.4 (trend 141-4) 24.08.24 to 02.09.24
End of round 271 – 140.6 (trend 141.1) 03.09.24 to 12.09.24
End of round 272 – DNW on holiday in Salou.
End of round 273 – 142.6 ( 2 pounds lost) 23.09.24 to 02.10.24
End of round 274 – 142.4 (0.2 lost) 03.10.24 to 12.10.24
End of round 275 – 143.6 (1.2 gain) 13.10.24 to 22.10.24 (6 days in Turkey visiting DB).
End of round 276 – 143 (0.6 lost) 23.10.24 to 01.11.24
End of round 277 – 141 (2 pounds lost) 02.11.24 to 11.11.24
End of round 278 – 142.6 (0.6 gained) 12.11.24 to 21.11.24
End of round 279 – 141.6 (1 pound lose) 22.11.24 – 01.12.24
EW 279 141.6
SW 280 141.6
12/2 141.6 (trend 141.6) - I quite like the new round number to be the same as the end as the last. 7.6 miles walked. Successfully negotiated Sunday roast linner out with all my siblings before DB starts his 2000+mile “riding home for Christmas” to Turkey on his motorbike. I chose sensibly but know that food out is prepared a lot differently from how I do.
12/3 141 .6 (trend 141.6) - 7.96 miles walked.
12/4 141.6 (trend 141.6) - 8.62 miles walked before meeting up with DSs & then two of went to donate blood.
12/5 141.8 (trend 141.7) - 7.32 miles walked. Another meet up, this time with a DFF, poor choice of items on menu does not help sensible eating, we ended up sharing a Cornish pasty!
12/6 141.6 (trend 141,6) – 10.53 miles walked. Halfway through the round! I know I'm not going to be able to reach my mileage target (again!) this year - the wet weather has been the biggest stumbling block, will not go out to walk in the rain!
12/7 141.6 (trend 141.6) – pleased with this as we were out for an Indian meal with BIL & partner, ate light all day & tried to choose as sensibly as possible. 10 miles walked. There will be no structured walking today; Storm Darragh is visiting ☹. We are hoping to be able to travel up to see our 2 little DGDs in their annual dance show this evening, Darragh allowing.
12/8 141.6 (trend 141.6) – I suppose I be grateful that I am maintaining the same number rather than gain during this challenging festive season with so many food orientated gatherings, 2 clear days now without any such occasions, hoping to drop a tad! No structured walking, but DGDs did amazingly in their dance show, we enjoyed it so much. Here they are pre-show.
Hope everyone in the path of Storm Darragh is safe.
12/9
12/10
12/11
👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!!! 👍👍.
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RND 277: 220.8 lbs → 221.8 lbs (↑1.0 lb)
RND 278: 221.8 lbs → 221.6 lbs (↓0.2 lb)
RND 279: 221.6 lbs → 225.0 lbs (↑3.4 lb)
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SW RND 280 (12/01/24): 225.0 lbs
GW RND 280 (12/11/24): 222.0 lbs
12/02: 223.6 lbs
12/03: 222.2 lbs
12/04: 223.2 lbs
12/05: 224.6 lbs
12/06: 225.4 lbs
12/07: 224.4 lbs
12/08: 225.8 lbs
12/09
12/10
12/11
Comment (Dec. 8, 2024):
Shopping day @ Costco (cherry cheesecake), large breakfast @ restaurant, visited a brewery #nuffsaid.6 -
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: 128.1
12/9:
12/10:
12/11:
12/8: Bump was expected as we cleaned out the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers after decorating the tree. We've blended our collected ornaments since the 70's so our tree is a hodgepodge of trinkets both handmade and polished, with wonderful memories of people and places. Lots of smiles, including the plastic cup ornament my son made in kindergarten (in very sad shape, but hangs in the back).
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SW RND 280
I haven’t done one in awhile but I need extra accountability this month . I’ve lost 80 lbs since January which I am proud of but my journey is not done . My birthday is Dec 11 so my goal is 2 lbs
OSW 289.6
Gw 165
12/02 209
12/03 208.3
12/04 209
12/05 208.3
12/06 208.3
12/07 207.7
12/08 207.0😊✅
12/09
12/10
12/11 goal 2079 -
@Chapter_3 thank you so much for the kind words. Yes, life in 2024 was hard, but there were also blessings for which I am so thankful. Things have clicked for me again this round and I seem to be getting back in the routines (both nutrition and exercise) that I had established before Dad's death and the carnage of Helene. It feels good that that part of my life is coming together and I think the exercise classes with ladies will help me with some of the lingering sadness. I haven't laughed that much in a long time!
Let me encourage you to put aside the angst about group classes and try to find one you love. I could never have gone to one at my March 2024 weight, but with the pounds I've shed and the increased confidence that has come from that, I found the courage to give it a try, and I'm grateful that I did. You look amazing and are in such great shape, you'd do awesome in a group class. I'm still, and always will be, a bit clumsy and not flexible due to lack of cartilage in my knees, but these ladies get it. And it's ok!8 -
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!
12/08 154.8 I’m stringing a few really good days together in a row. Went back to the gym for a strength workout yesterday and met my macros again, too. Forgot to carry my water bottle with me when I went out yesterday, so I didn’t push as much water as I should have, but overall, it was a good day.
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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Male: 67
6’-2”
OSW: 237.8 (Nov. 2016.) I was actually at 250 in 2011 or so…
OGW: 199 (just to say I did)
Maintenance Range Goal: 200-205
Simple Goals for this round with the hope that they turn into habits:
1. Log my food daily; try to eat cleaner and work on portion control.
2. Daily exercise; at least some movement
3. Be mindful, moment by moment.
Round 280 Posts
This is my posting format….
Month/Day: Scale Reading - First thing today after bathroom visit before getting dressed. / Comment
Previous posts:
12/02: 224.6
It is a Monday, day one of JGMTD! Fresh start time! I have GOT to get out and either go to the gym or take a nice walk (in the cold,) Too much time yesterday afternoon vegging on football in front of the boob tube.
I have some beach time coming up and I am in serious danger of being mistaken for a beached whale. It’s so embarrassing when people try to roll me back into the ocean.
12/03: 226.6
Really good exercise yesterday. Really bad eating. I have a bit of a head cold also. Combination of sore muscles, bloated gut and cold symptoms means I don’t feel much like taking on the world this morning.
Just read all of yours posts though and I am encouraged.
12/04: 224.4
And that is how you lose 2.2 pounds with very little effort. Well, actually I did a good job of limiting the grazing that has become such a big part of my life. And that took some effort.
I have been bombarded with news and blogs that speak of the toxins found in our processed food. It is shameful what they allow in our food. And much of the rest of the world has the common sense to forbid it.
I took the bold step of throwing away a half empty large box of Cheeze-Its yesterday. Can you believe I was tempted to grab a few on the way to the bin. I felt like Bilbo Baggins letting go of the “One Ring to Rule Them All.”
12/05: 225.2
That is just the normal fluctuation of my body. Yesterday was actually a pretty good day.
12/06: 225.0
Since yesterday was Pasta Day at Rotary Club lunch, and also (annual) Holiday Open House at my Insurance Agent’s office, I am thrilled with a 0.2# loss. Both were buffet style offerings. What helped? Treating a social event like it was social. (talking to people…not my strong suit.) The longer I can stay in a conversation, the less I think about that bowl full of shrimp and cocktail sauce. !!!! If I find myself in a room full of people I don’t know already, I will just pull up a chair to the buffet. It’s not pretty. Ha!
12/01/24 : 225.2
SW on day before.
12/07: DNW
Got up way too early to go sit in the woods looking for Bambi’s mom.
12/08: 226.4
Yesterday was a day of extremes. Extreme cold fingers; Extreme exercise; extreme caloric intake; extreme lack of water; extreme hunting failure and last but not least extreme gratitude for good health for DW and me. Too many of our peers are losing loved ones way too young to death or dementia.
12/09
12/10
12/11
Historical Averages:R 94: 210.7 (20191108 = date of the last day of the round)
R 95: 210.3
R 96: 210.5
R 97: 211.3 (20191208)
R 98: 212.7
R 99: 212.5* (some ghost vaycay entries)
R 100: 215.0* (ghost vaycay entries) (20200107)
R 101: 216.0* (some ghost vaycay entries)
R 102: 212.6
R 103: 211.9 (20200206)
R 104: 210.9
R 105: 212.5
R 106: 211.2 (20200307)
R 107: DNF
R 115: 215.6 (20200605)
R 116: 213.7
R 117: 213.1
R 118: 212.1 (20200705)
R 119: 212.4
R 120: 211.5
R 121: 207.9 (20200804)
R 122: 207.4
R 123: 207.3
R 124: 209.4 (20200903)
R 125: 208.9
R 126: 209.6
R 127: 209.1 (20201003)
R 128: 210.0
R 129: 210.6
R 130: 210.7 (20201102)
R 131: 211.5
R 132: 209.2
R 133: 211.7 (20201202)
R 134: 211.0
R 135: 211.5
R 136: DNW (20210101)
R 137: DNW
R 138: DNW
R 139: 215.7
R 140: 215.2 (20210210)
R 141: 213.6
R 142: 212.8 (20210302)
R 143: 211.5
R 144: 212.2
R 145: 211.6 (20210401)
R 146: DNW – scale broke during this round.
R 147: 213.1
R 148: 212.3 (20210501)
R 149: 209.7 (vacay 2nd half)
R 150: 210.4 (vacay 1st half)
R 151: 210.7
R 152: 211.0 (20210610)
R 153: 210.7
R 154: 210.6
R 155: 210.0 (20210710)
R 156: 210.9
R 157: 210.6
R 158: 207.8 (20210809)
R 159: 207.9
R 160: 205.9
R 161: 206.2 (20210908)
R 162: 205.9
R 163: 206.8
R 164: 207.1 (20211008)
R 165: 207.0
R 166: 207.3
R 167: 207.8 (20211107)
R 168: 206.2
R 169: 207.3
R 170: 208.2 (20211207)
R 171: 208.6
R 172: 207.4
R 173: 210.5 (20220106) Mostly estimated
R 174: 210.5 Mostly estimated
R 175: 211.8 Mostly estimated
R 176: 213.6 (20220205)
R 177: 214.6
R 178: 213.7
R 179: 213.7 (20220307)
R 180: 213.7
R.181: 214.2
R 182: 216.4 (20220406)
R 183: DNW
R 184: 216.2
R 185: 217.0 (20220506)
R 186: 216.8
R 187: 215.9
R 188: 217.1 (20220605)
R 189: 216.2
R 190: 215.5
R 191: 217.3 (20220705)
R 192: 217.9
R 193: DNW
R 194: 215.2 (20220804) Some guesstimates early I the round with no scale.
R 195: 216.2
R 196: 213.8
R 197: 216.0 (20220903)
R 198: 213.6
R 199: 214.7 (partial round)
R 200: 215.4 (20221003)
R 201: 215.6
R 202: 214.8
R 203: 215.7 (20221102)
R 204: 216.7
R 205: 217.2
R 206 DNW
R 207: 217.4
R 208: 218.6
R 209: DNW (20230101)
R 210: DNW
R 211: DNW
R 212: DNW
R 213: DNW (20230210)
R 214: 222.5 (post-surgery date)
R 215: 221.5 (20230302)
R 216: 222.2
R 217: 221.8
R 218 – 226 no data. AWOL
R 227: 224.8
R 228 – 242 no data. AWOL
R 243: 225.3 (20231207)
R 244: 224.4
R 245 – R 249 AWOL
R 250: 226.2
R 251: 227.4
R 252: 226.1 (20240306)
R 253: 223.0
R 254: 223.6
R 255: 224.4 (20240405)
R 256: 221.7
R 257: 220.4 incomplete
R 258: 223.2 (20240505)
R 259: 222.1
R 260: 220.1
R 261: 220.6 (20240604)
R 262: 219.3
R 263: 221.5
R 264: 221.4 (20240704)
R 265: 219.9
R 266: 219.8
R 267: AWOL
R 268: 219.1
R 269: 221.4
R 270: 222.4
R 271 to R 273: AWOL
R 274: 219.1 (20241012)
R 275: 219.6
R 276: 221.7 (20241101)
R 277: 221.3
R 278: 223.6
R 279: 224.7 (20241201)
I like to track averages due to my wild fluctuations. For the same reason, I like to weigh daily so I can see the lows from time to time. It gives me hope.10 -
Round 280
My first round
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
12/08 151 Stayed on plan yesterday
12/09
12/10
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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!
12/7 132.4
🚶♀️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!
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 DNW
12/9
12/10
12/11
12/8 🚶♀️5.5k 🏋️♀️35min!!! ✅📝📚💦💤4hrs? .8:1 Pg 115 🏋️♀️🚶♀️ Too tired to ⚖️/deal with it this morning. I’m exhausted. We didn’t eat until 8 PM, which is almost 3 hours later than usual. Did not sleep well - emotional day yesterday. Cortisol high. No TMI 3 days… Nutrition stayed on plan except enjoyed butter with bread last night. (More butter than bread.) Attending annual 10:30AM Christmas PJ Party with the girls Hostess always goes overboard! …. Not in a bad mood just reporting out/dragging … Am proud I 🏋️♀️yesterday and will accomplish same before heading to brunch.
NSV: now I know enough about my body that the way I’m feeling has everything to do with timing… being off routine/body-clock! DH out of sorts today too! Old Fart Club!
Onward!
#HSF #healthyhabits
#agingyounger
#📣bestshapeofmylife
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@UTMom81
Thank you so much for the encouragement toward group classes and your inspirational progress!
Me and group classes: My career (retired six years now) was HIGH profile in my local community. I had to be “on” literally everywhere I went. At the grocery store, at the gas station, at local festivals,?At restaurants … at the gym… Avoiding group classes now is more about avoiding PEOPLE… I just don’t wish to “chat” and exchange surface level pleasantries… I’ve developed somewhat of a social phobia. Some days it’s hard just walking and seeing people … nodding, smiling. Some days it flows naturally… And I’m not sad about it… I’m ok with it. I live in a small town and EVERYWHERE I go I see people I “know…” On the one hand, I adore my small town… On the other hand, it is socially draining…?
(Please know I do LOVE small groups… Just no more than eight people - perfect for me!)
I’m sincerely enjoying myself getting to know me and my alone time … Perhaps there will be a time in 2025 where I embrace the chitchat again! Maybe a new goal? Maybe my chitchat and smile will make a difference to someone one day, but for me it’s currently uncomfortable. Very. There, something new you know about me! 😎😘11 -
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#💧🥕
12/8 128.6#💧🥕 still not well yesterday but better this morning 😵💫. I’m afraid I’m impatient and my virtue is in jeopardy
12/9
12/10
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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 - 206.2 cycling
12/09 -
12/10 -
12/11 -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.
12/8 136.0 I’m okay with this. I enjoyed the afternoon and 3 glasses of wine with DD#2 at Sip and Shop. I bought a bottle of dipping oil to go with my sourdough and a pair of pants for my Hawaiian cruise in February.
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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 (IF 19, Yoga & Core HIIT, 88 ounces💧, 1649 cals🔥)
12/08 - 217.8
12/09
12/10
12/11
Had two martinis, some nuts and a sliver of lemon coconut cake last night. Late night drinking, and only a few hours sleep likely culprits, but one pound nothing to complain about. Hopefully lots of liquids and 8-10,000 steps gets body back in release mode. Have a great day all!
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.9 -
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)-
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.
12/08-192.2-(Trend Weight: 192.8)- I don’t really trust this weight. I honestly think it should have been a bit lower. I had a great day yesterday and the scale this morning was all over the place. It started way too low showing I’d lost over 5 lbs overnight. Knowing that was wrong I moved it to a different than usual place and it showed a gain over yesterday. I knew that was wrong too so I kept moving it little bits at a time and it kept changing. I finally took it down to the cement floor basement and got this weight twice in two spots so that’s what I’m settling with. However, since I haven’t been using that spot I don’t know that it is a direct comparison to previous weights. I’m going to start from here and use the basement from now on I think. My scale is a rechargeable style and usually very reliable. I may try charging it tonight and see what happens. Today I am going out of town to see Moana 2 with DGS. Afterward, a small birthday party at a restaurant in the city for him. So Linner will be out. I expect the scale will be up a bit tomorrow but it should be temporary. I guess it won’t be a good day afterall the test the scale after charging. Humph!
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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I'm loving seeing all the photos of your beautiful families and pets. We are all so lucky ❤️.6
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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
12/08 - 179.1
Just going to keep posting until it clicks again. Haven’t weighed this much in 6 years.
12/09
12/10
12/116 -
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.
12/08- 157.8 (71.6 kg) I slept through my husband and dog getting up for their morning walk so I didn't join them. I must have been sleeping hard because he told me he hit snooze three times this morning and the dog was jumping on and off the bed. I did get a little more Christmas shopping done today, and stayed within calorie budget too.
12/09
12/10
12/117 -
Good morning lovely 😊 people
Life has been good and calm now since I stopped stressing about my weight, why I gained weight and why I am not losing it quickly mentality . Rather what I have done this past 3 days is focus on the food I am choosing and feeling grateful for the opportunity new day offers me to work on my body and practicing gratitude. 🙏🏾
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:102,4kg
LW:78kg
12/02 :100kg
12/03 :99.6kg
12/04 99.9kg fast
12/05:100.1kg
12/06: 99,7kg
12/07; 98,7kg
12/08 ; 98,2kg
12/09
12/10
12/11
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Daily reminder: PCDR
it takes patience, consistency ,determination and resilience ~lyna
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60+ Female using trend weight
I lost an average of 3 lbs last round. I was focusing on going to the gym 5 days/week. I made it 2 times. Other days I did some walking. So again I will focus on going to the gym 5 days/week.
🐸I will keep the analogy of boiling frog in my head🐸
Ending trend weight 209.5
12/02 209.1 ⬇️over calories, 43.8/64 oz water, 21 min exercise: treadmill, closed rings
12/03 208.4 ⬇️ate within calories, 41/64 oz water, no exercise
12/04 208.2 ⬇️ate within calories, 69.2/64 oz (target met), gym: 5 min trampoline, 10 min dance, closed rings
12/05 207.6 ⬇️ ate within calories, 56.3/64 oz water, no exercise
12/06 207.6 over calories,48.4/64 oz water, no exercise
12/07 207.6 ate within calories, 44.8/64 oz water, no exercise (sick)
12/08 208.2 🛑 ate within calories, 59.2/64 oz water, no exercise (sick)
12/09
12/10
12/118 -
🎷 66 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 280 (my 210th). So grateful as always @Quiltingjaine & this round @CapeWrathUltra.
This round I’m continuing to join @Chapter_3 in in a BHAG of 1 pound a round to the end of the year, i.e. to weigh 138 or under. I need to be diligent as only 3-5 days per round staying on the waggon is not sufficient to get me back to where I want to be, I know at this time of year it is very difficult with all the festivities; mid-round I weighed 1 pound lighter, but then the celebrations happened. If I can keep at a pound a round I’ll be well happy. Another 3 pounds would really get me on my way; I want to stay strong, walk the walk as well as talk the talk! & make the round a successful one.
So, goals for this round;
• First and foremost, no feeding frenzies – I am not a shark!
• to weigh less at the end of the round than the start & a pound is my small BHAG for this round
• be happy because I feel that I have made the round count at the end
I need to remain consistent - it does work! Good luck for success everyone.Achieved goal weigh of 125lb in summer 2016 by losing 66lb and then gradually gained between 7 and 11 since then & didn't want to gain any more, it’s taken me 75 rounds to achieve target of 130 = back to maintenance!! But then I crept up again, so need to get back to around 134. A healthy lifestyle must be a permanent way of life.
Updated 20.08.24 – I met up with youngest DB, first time after his DP passed away at the way too early age of 46. DB lives a long way from us, we see him very infrequently & is very introvert, so not a sharer of info 😞. However, he finally opened up to me, it seems that his DPs bad health leading to heart failure followed by kidney, liver failure & then a massive stroke, was originally caused by heavy drinking. By the time he realised he was abusing his body and went teetotal, the damage was too late to reverse. He was on the list for a heart transplant, but his other organs gave up before one became available.
This has made me think about how I am abusing my body when I have binges with way too much sugar, fat & salt. I know I am a food addict. I'm going to try to think about this when I am tempted to overindulge, I need to start respecting my body more and think about whether I want to be in the best health I can be. My body has served me so well for 66 years, it deserves to be given the best chance to keep serving me well & I've been really lucky that life has not dealt me a raw health deal, so I must not jeopardize that luck.
End of round 69 134.2 22.2.18 to 03.03.19
End of round 70 133.6 04.03.18 to 13.03.19
End of round 71 132.4
End of round 72 133.2
End of round 73 132.8
End of round 74 132
End of round 75 131.4
End of round 76 130.2
End of round 77 132.4
End of round 78 134.4
End of round 79 132
End of round 80 133.6
End of round 81 133.8
End of round 82 132.4
End of round 83 133.4
End of round 84 133
End of round 85 131.6
End of round 86 133.0
End of round 87 134.8
End of round 88 132.8 (2 pounds lost)
End of round 89 138.2 (5.4 pounds gained)
End of round 90 135 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 91 132.8 (2.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 92 133 (0.2 pound up from end of last round)
End of round 93 135.6 (2.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 94 135.8 (0.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 95 134.4 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 96 134.4 (no loss no gain!!)
End of round 97 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 98 133.4 (1.6 down from end of last round)
End of round 99 134.4 (1 up from end of last; not bad for Christmas period!)
End of round 100 133.4 (1 down from end of last round)
End of round 101 137.2 (3.8 pounds up)
End of round 102 136 (1.2 pounds down – not bad considering Dad unexpectedly passed away 3 days before end of round: went totally off plan & no walking!)
End of round 103 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down from last round – better!)
End of round 104 – 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 105 – 133.6 (1.4 down from end of last round)
End of round 106 – 133.6 (same as last round)
End of round 107 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 108 – 134.2 (0.6 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 109 – 135.6 (1.4 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 110 – 133.2 (2.4 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 111 – 133.2 (same as last round)
End of round 112 – 133.6 (increase of 0.4)
End of round 113 – 132.8 (0.8
End of round 114 – 136 (3.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 115 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 116 – 133.4 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 117 – 135.4 (2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 118 – 136 (1.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 119 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down)
End of round 120 – 135.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 121 – 135.2 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 122 – 133.2 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 123 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 124 - 134.8 (2.4 pounds up)
End of round 125 - 135 (0.2 pounds up) – get a grip!!!
End of round 126 - 135 - same as last round
End of round 127 - 133.8 (1.2 pounds down
End of round 128 - 133.4 (0.4 pound down)
End of round 129 - 134.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 130 - 133 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 131 - 133.6 (0.6 up)
End of round 132 – 134 (0.4 up)
End of round 133 – 134 .4 (0.4 up)
End of round 134 – 132.2 (2.2 pounds down) see what not binging can do!!
End of round 135 – 131.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 136 – 132.8 (1 pound up – happy for Christmas period, lower than at this time for many years!)
End of round 137 – 134 (1.2 pound up ugh!!)
End of round 138 - 131.2 (2.8 pounds down)
End of round 139 – 130.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 140 – 132.4 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 141 – 131 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 142 – 129.8 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 143 – 130.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 144 – 130.2 (0.6 pounds down)
End of round 145 – 132 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 146 – 133.8 (1.8 pounds up – again!!)
End of round 147 – 133.2 (0.6 down)
End of round 148 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 149 – 132.4
End of round 150 – 133.8 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 151 – 135.8 (2 pounds up)
End of round 152 – 134 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 153 – 135.4 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 154 – 132.2 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 155 - 133.6 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 156 - 134 (0.4 pounds up)
End of round 157 - 133.6 (0.4 pounds down)
End of round 158 – 135.4 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 159 – 134.4 (1 pound down)
End of round 160 – 135.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 161 – 134.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 162 – 133.6 (0.6 down)
End of round 163 – 136.2 (2.6 up)
End of round 164 – 136 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 165 – 135.8 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 166 – 136 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 167 – 138 (2 pounds up)
End of round 168 – 135 (3 pounds down)
End of round 169 – 134.4 (0.6 pound down)
End of round 170 – 133 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 171 – 135.4 (2.4 up)
End of round 172 – 135.6 (0.2 up)
End of round 173 – 137.6 (2 pounds up)
End of round 174 – 135.2 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 175 – 138 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 176 – did not complete (away on family holiday)
End of round 177 – 138
End or round 178 – 137.8 (0.2 down)
End of round 179 – 139.4 (1.6 pounds up)
End of round 180 – 137 (2.4 pounds lost)
End of round 181 – 139.2 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 182 – 135.6 (3.6 pounds down)
End of round 183 – 138.2 (2.4 up)
End of round 184 - 136 (2.2 pounds down)
End of round 185 – 136.4 (0.4 gain)
End of round 186 – 136.4 (same)
End of round 187 – 138.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 188 – DNW (away for Queen's platinum jubilee celebrations)
End of round 189 – 139.2
End of round 190 – 139.8
End of round 191 – 139.8
End of round 192 – 138.8 (1 pound lost)
End of round 193 – 138.2 (0.6 lost)
End of round 194 – 136.4 (1.8 lost)
End of round 195 – 139.2 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 196 – 138 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 197 – 138.2 (0.2 up)
End of round 198 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 199 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 200 – 138.8 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 201 – 138.2 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 202 – 137.8 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 203 – 137.6 (loss of 0.2)
End of round 204 – 135.8 (1.8 pounds lost)
End of round 205 – 135.6(0.6 pound lost)
End of round 206 – 135.4 (0.2 pound lost)
End of round 207 – 136.4 (1 pound gain) (Caravan Christmas Party Rally)
End of round 208 - 137.2 (0.8 pound gain)
End of round 209 - 137.4 (0.2 pound gain) (Christmas period)
End of round 210 – DNW (Lanzarote holiday)
End of round 211 – 138.2
End of round 212 – 139.8
End of round 213 – 139
End of round 214 – 138.2 (1.2 pounds loss)
End of round 215 – 139.2 (1 pound up)
End of round 216 – 136.6 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 217 – 137.8 (1.2 pounds up)
End of round 218 – 140.4 (2.6 pounds up – need to reverse this trend!)
End of round 219 – 139.8 (0.6 down)
End of round 220 – DNW
End of round 221 – 140.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 222 – 139.8 (1 pound down)
End of round 223 – 140 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 224 – 139.2 (0.8 pound down)
End of round 225 – 139.4 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 226 – 141 (1.6 pound up)
End of round 227 – 139.8 (1.2 pound down)
End of round 228 – 139.6 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 229 – 140.2 (0.6 pound up)
End of round 230 – 139.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 231 - 138.2 (1.6 pounds down)
End of round 232 – 140.6 (2.4 pounds up)
End of round 233 – 138.8 (1.8 ponds down)
End of round 234 – 140.2 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 235 – DNW – on holiday
End of round 236 – 142
End of round 237 – DNW, staying at DS’s.
End of round 238 – 139.8
End of round 239 – 139.6 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 240 – 139 (0.4 pound down)
End of round 241 – 138.8 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 242 – 138.6 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 243 – 139.8 (1.2 pounds up)
End of round 244 – 141 (2.2 pounds up)
End or round 245 – DNW – away for Christmas with no scales
End of round 246 - 143.8
End of round 247 – 142.6 (loss of 1.2 pounds)
End of round 248 – 143.6 (gain of 1 pound) 26.01.24
End of round 249 – 141.6 (2 pounds down) 05.02.24
End of round 250 – DNW – away on holiday with family, Whitchurch.
End of round 251 – 242
End of round 252 – 242.6
End of round 253 – DNW but 142.2 the previous day
End of round 254 – 141 (loss of 1.2 pounds)
End of round 255 – 141.8 (increase 0.8)
End of round 256 – 141.6 (loss of 0.2 pound)
End of round 257 – 141.4 (loss of 0.2 pound)
End of round 258 – 140.6 (loss of 0.8 pound)
End f round 259 – 140 (loss of 0.6 pound)
End of round 260 – 140.2 (increase of 1 pound)
End of round 261 – 141.6 (increase of 1.4 pound)
End of round 262 – 139.2 (loss of 2.4 pounds) 03.06.24 – 14.06.24
End of round 263 – 140.8 (gain 1.6 pound) 15-24.06.24
End of round 264 – 139.2 (loss of 1.6 pound) 25.06.24 - 04.07.24
End of round 265 – 139.8 (gain of 0.6 pound) round weigh in 2 days early due to weekend away 05-14.07.24
End of round 266 – 139.4 (loss of 0.4 pound) 15-24.07.24
End of round 267 - DNW - Transplant Games 25.07.24 - 03.08.24
End of round 268 – 140.2 (trend 140.7) 04-13.08.24
End of round 269 – 139.8 (trend 140.7) 14.08.24 to 23.08.24
End of round 270 – 142.4 (trend 141-4) 24.08.24 to 02.09.24
End of round 271 – 140.6 (trend 141.1) 03.09.24 to 12.09.24
End of round 272 – DNW on holiday in Salou.
End of round 273 – 142.6 ( 2 pounds lost) 23.09.24 to 02.10.24
End of round 274 – 142.4 (0.2 lost) 03.10.24 to 12.10.24
End of round 275 – 143.6 (1.2 gain) 13.10.24 to 22.10.24 (6 days in Turkey visiting DB).
End of round 276 – 143 (0.6 lost) 23.10.24 to 01.11.24
End of round 277 – 141 (2 pounds lost) 02.11.24 to 11.11.24
End of round 278 – 142.6 (0.6 gained) 12.11.24 to 21.11.24
End of round 279 – 141.6 (1 pound lose) 22.11.24 – 01.12.24
EW 279 141.6
SW 280 141.6
12/2 141.6 (trend 141.6) - I quite like the new round number to be the same as the end as the last. 7.6 miles walked. Successfully negotiated Sunday roast linner out with all my siblings before DB starts his 2000+mile “riding home for Christmas” to Turkey on his motorbike. I chose sensibly but know that food out is prepared a lot differently from how I do.
12/3 141 .6 (trend 141.6) - 7.96 miles walked.
12/4 141.6 (trend 141.6) - 8.62 miles walked before meeting up with DSs & then two of went to donate blood.
12/5 141.8 (trend 141.7) - 7.32 miles walked. Another meet up, this time with a DFF, poor choice of items on menu does not help sensible eating, we ended up sharing a Cornish pasty!
12/6 141.6 (trend 141,6) – 10.53 miles walked. Halfway through the round! I know I'm not going to be able to reach my mileage target (again!) this year - the wet weather has been the biggest stumbling block, will not go out to walk in the rain!
12/7 141.6 (trend 141.6) – pleased with this as we were out for an Indian meal with BIL & partner, ate light all day & tried to choose as sensibly as possible. 10 miles walked. There will be no structured walking today; Storm Darragh is visiting ☹. We are hoping to be able to travel up to see our 2 little DGDs in their annual dance show this evening, Darragh allowing.
12/8 141.6 (trend 141.6) – I suppose I be grateful that I am maintaining the same number rather than gain during this challenging festive season with so many food orientated gatherings, 2 clear days now without any such occasions, hoping to drop a tad! No structured walking, but DGDs did amazingly in their dance show, we enjoyed it so much. Hope everyone in the path of Storm Darragh is safe.
12/9 140.8 (trend 141.5) – 7.6 miles walked.
12/10
12/11
👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!!! 👍👍.
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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!
12/7 132.4
🚶♀️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!
12/8 🚶♀️5.5k 🏋️♀️35min!!! ✅📝📚💦💤4hrs? .8:1 Pg 115 🏋️♀️🚶♀️ Too tired to ⚖️/deal with it this morning. I’m exhausted. We didn’t eat until 8 PM, which is almost 3 hours later than usual. Did not sleep well - emotional day yesterday. Cortisol high. No TMI 3 days… Nutrition stayed on plan except enjoyed butter with bread last night. (More butter than bread.) Attending annual 10:30AM Christmas PJ Party with the girls Hostess always goes overboard! …. Not in a bad mood just reporting out/dragging … Am proud I 🏋️♀️yesterday and will accomplish same before heading to brunch.
NSV: now I know enough about my body that the way I’m feeling has everything to do with timing… being off routine/body-clock! DH out of sorts today too! Old Fart Club!
Onward!
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 DNW
12/9 DNW
12/10
12/11
12/9 Our PJ BRUNCH lasted 7 hrs. (Eight gals!) I haven’t laughed so hard in years… sipped Prosecco all day…. ate moderately but too many carbs. I’ve known the majority of these ladies since 6th grade but everyone since age 17. Two since age 6.
This group usually enjoys a food-fest-feeding-frenzy but I was so glad it wasn’t this year! The hostess kept a limited /somewhat healthy menu with healthy options. I was pleasantly pleased! I am blessed beyond measure. I was actually hungry when I got home but sipped tea.
But… Another restless night. Up at 3:30. Will try a 24 hr water fast today just to give my system a rest. Maybe add bone broth. Will see.
DNW because of lack of sleep for two days. Will ⚖️ for tomorrow and will finish strong.
This week: Focus and BELIEVE! Forecast is rain through tomorrow… Will 🏋️♀️& hopefully have a chance to 🚶♀️& ⏱️.
I’m going to post a photo because these gals are my sisters… family… It might be blurry but you get the idea! ❤️
#HSF #healthyhabits
#agingyounger
#📣bestshapeofmylife
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My Ya-yas! Friends for 50+ years! (I’m in the white t-shirt on the back left).
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@quiltingjaine
I love your photo! Your daughter is beautiful - she looks just like you!6 -
@deepwoodslady
I just finished catching up with the thread… Seems like you had a moment-of-truth-turn-the-corner epiphany. Many insights and honesty. Knowing/reviewing your history & data are providing key insights…. Going there with us is courageous. You have all the tools and I have no doubt you’re on your way! ❤️💪🏻☀️6 -
I enjoy reading everyone’s posts with my morning coffee.
Highest weight 242 lbs
Lowest weight 142 lbs (2019)
Re-start JGMTD Feb 2024 @ 204 lbs
Round 279 End Weight 170.8
12/02- 170.2
12/03- 170.6
12/04- 169.4
12/05- 168.8
12/06- 169.0
12/07- DNW
12/08- DNW
12/09- 170.4 Not too bad but I am not out of the woods yet. There is a jar of home made Irish cream in my fridge that will definitely be enjoyed this month! DH did a wonderful job packing up left over Indian food into containers for a few meals this winter, leaving a very reasonable amount to eat this weekend. We do have some odds and ends of charcuterie to work through.
The left over desserts were put on the screened porch overnight and promptly nibbled on by the fat squirrels. Initially a bit sad about the cheesecake but probably for the best!
We have spent the last two days napping, eating and righting the ship after another successful holiday party.
Back to the gym today, it’s going to be rough!
So many posts I want to comment on- all of the dogs and babies and knitting projects! The ups and downs! The workouts and insights and plans for surviving the holidays. Too much to comment on but all read!
I’m hoping I’m back on track but I’m not convinced I won’t have a bigger rebound soon.9 -
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: 128.1
12/9: 129.5
12/10:
12/11:
12/9: NYC deli food will do that.
Vienna Boys choir at Carnegie Hall yesterday- music from Mozart to Motown and, of course, Christmas carols. It was truly special. These young boys from all over the world, including war zones, singing John Lennon's "War is Over" brought tears to all. If only...
We followed the concert with dinner at our favorite Kosher deli near Penn Station- one pastrami sandwich and one corned beef to share; their pickles (two kinds), a vat of cole slaw and a bucket load of fries. I couldn't get my rings off.
I hope to flush out all the sodium by Wednesday, and with it the two pounds...but it was so worth it.11 -
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!
12/08 154.8 I’m stringing a few really good days together in a row. Went back to the gym for a strength workout yesterday and met my macros again, too. Forgot to carry my water bottle with me when I went out yesterday, so I didn’t push as much water as I should have, but overall, it was a good day.
12/09 153.8 I am so pleased to have broken through the stuck spot I’ve been in for the last 3 rounds! The increase in movement in my routine has paid off in spades. It has also really helped me refocus to go back to tracking everything and recording it in my spreadsheet every single day. I took River for his longest walk yet yesterday, and he is becoming easier to walk with now, with little pulling. His little legs are growing much longer so it’s easier for him, too. Since we’re sharing pics, I’m including one of River on our walk and another as I try to do my spreadsheet and post this morning.
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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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