Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 285

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  • pezhed
    pezhed Posts: 988 Member
    @SwimBikeRunRepeat I don't really know the proper equipment for running in the rain, other than adding a brimmed visor to try to keep from squinting the whole time! I think a rain jacket might be too hot so I'm just avoiding cotton at this point, and will pack a change of clothes in my checked bag for immediately after the race!

    @Chapter_3 thank you so much for the words of encouragement! I hope it ends up being a "type 2 fun" kind of experience - maybe not super fun during but a story to tell afterward. I'm also watching the forecast go from "Rain" to "Showers" and hoping I might luck into some gaps in the rain.

    @deepwoodslady wow, I loved reading your story about your and your son's history with restaurants. It sounds like you make the best choice for you and your son when you have access to different foods!

    @Skyleen75 I actually do have a Perifit and I forgot about it! Thanks for the reminder! It is pretty fun but I never got consistent with it. I do a lot of deep breathing exercises and deep core work through Peloton but the Perifit is a great accessory for kegels!
  • SwimBikeRunRepeat
    SwimBikeRunRepeat Posts: 152 Member
    pezhed wrote: »
    @SwimBikeRunRepeat I don't really know the proper equipment for running in the rain, other than adding a brimmed visor to try to keep from squinting the whole time! I think a rain jacket might be too hot so I'm just avoiding cotton at this point, and will pack a change of clothes in my checked bag for immediately after the race!

    @Chapter_3 thank you so much for the words of encouragement! I hope it ends up being a "type 2 fun" kind of experience - maybe not super fun during but a story to tell afterward. I'm also watching the forecast go from "Rain" to "Showers" and hoping I might luck into some gaps in the rain.

    @deepwoodslady wow, I loved reading your story about your and your son's history with restaurants. It sounds like you make the best choice for you and your son when you have access to different foods!

    @Skyleen75 I actually do have a Perifit and I forgot about it! Thanks for the reminder! It is pretty fun but I never got consistent with it. I do a lot of deep breathing exercises and deep core work through Peloton but the Perifit is a great accessory for kegels!

    I always layer my clothing for cold/wet runs, with the outer "shell" being either a rainproof (if heavy rain) jacket, or a lighter "water-resistant" (if light rain) jacket. Most of my races are ultras, so I wear a running vest that I can take layers off and carry them in my vest, depending on the weather.
  • SwimBikeRunRepeat
    SwimBikeRunRepeat Posts: 152 Member
    judefit1 wrote: »
    @SwimBikeRunRepeat : "There is no such thing as bad weather...Only improper equipment!😉"

    Not sure if I agree or disagree after snowshoeing last week in Lake Placid, where the high for one of our days was 5° F. We were warm enough, but my car key battery died and stranded us at a trailhead! Lesson: bring an extra battery, put key in pocket closest to underwear.

    WOW! Intense weather.
  • SwimBikeRunRepeat
    SwimBikeRunRepeat Posts: 152 Member
    BigappleBritt88 wrote: »
    pezhed wrote: »
    @UTMom81 you could make a spreadsheet of the machines you'll be using and track weights and reps on paper, or keep a note in your phone for tracking. I've done both. I've also seen people at the gym with little notebooks they seem to be tracking on. I usually use my phone at the gym and use paper for at-home workouts. You'd just write down the number of reps and the weight you use, then try to increase either reps or weight when you do the same exercise again (maybe not every time but sometimes!)

    @SwimBikeRunRepeat watch out for those killer donuts!

    @itladyee glad you're feeling better!

    @BigappleBritt88 I feel like I have the same challenge - have a bunch of good days in a row then feel like I'm starving and missing something and make up for it in a day. Good to identify it and improve from there!

    @judefit1 ah yeah reducing alcohol has a nice impact. I don't know about you but in addition to the calories from the drinks I'm a little less inhibited with snacks after a drink or two!

    @Chapter_3 good job staying motivated even when the scale doesn't behave accordingly!!

    A challenge for sure! I think it helps if you can identify what level of hungry you are. Like for me there’s hungry to where I can manage it, and then hungry to where I know if I go to bed like this, tomorrow I’m going to end up messing this up. I try to eat something extra if i’m that level of hungry to curb it. But that’s still a challenge in itself and always fun when it sneaks up on you too lol. Reflecting and improving is the game changer. Sending you good vibes the next time you have a challenging day 🙌🏽

    All of the donuts are gone, now. Safe at-last...safe at-last....lol
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,594 Member
    quiltingjaine wrote: »
    Did I tell you I bought a “posture corrector/back brace?” I was really hurting in WM without it. I put it on when we got home and was able to make the 4 loaves of bread with all of the walking and standing involved WITH ZERO PAIN! I’m working up to being able to wear it most of the day when we’re on our cruise and hope it will help my posture in the long run.

    @quiltingjaine It's always so nice when we can find a solution without having to take yet another medication!
  • MSWDiet
    MSWDiet Posts: 420 Member
    (Setting myself up to continue with the next round...
    App crashed so forgive me if this is a duplicate.
    I'll be back on the 21st)

    Ten Days Round 285

    1/21 - I've made it to the next round without loosing the thread. For me that's an accomplishment in itself.

    My goals for the round were already simple. Life this week boarders on overwhelming. Cutting back on simple is the easiest way for me to complete this round.

    My 3 Daily Challenges:
    - Weigh
    - Record meals
    - Post this challenge

    Best Wishes to Everyone!]

    Ended Round 284 at 151.2lbs, down 0.2lbs

    1/21 - 151.0 ⬇️0.2lbs
    1/22 - 151.4 ⤴️0.4lbs
    1/23 - 151.6 ⬆️0.2lbs
    1/24 - 150.6 ⤵️1.0lbs
    1/25 - 151.6 ⤴️1.0lbs
    1/26 - 153.4 ⬆️1.8lbs
    1/27 - 153.0 ⤵️0.4lbs
    1/28 - 152.8 ⬇️0.2lbs
    1/29 - 152.0 ⬇️0.8lbs
    1/30 - 152.2⤴️0.2lbs


    1/22 - ☑️Weigh ✔️Record ✅Post

    Up a bit (0.4lbs), which is no surprise. I have been eating what's easy which tends to be inflammatory as well. As long as I tic these three boxes daily everything will fall back into place.

    1/23 - ✔️ Check on all three challenge goals. The scale is up again by 0.2lbs. Variations are to be expected since I don't weigh at the same time and under the same conditions.

    Wishing all of us success.

    1/24 - Another day with all three challenge goals checked off. In spite of myself I'm down a pound today at 150.6. Doing okay under stress has earned me a "Yay Me!". Cash, preferably a large sum, would be more useful but I'll take it.

    I'm reminding myself how my immediate self soothing behaviors can result in long term self harm. Everyday the struggle continues. This ten day challenge can be applied to many areas of life.

    Temptations totally unrelated came up recently but the momentary "feel good" leaves serious damage in it's wake. I recognize the pattern.

    Self knowledge can put a spotlight on weaknesses to guide me towards success. Don't fear that spotlight. Use it to find your way.

    1/25 - Today's 1.0lb increase is all about timing. Any day, any time, and in any outfit my personal sweet spot is between 139.8lbs and 135.0lbs with a body fat range 20% to 18%. I'll get there for sure.

    Long term maintenance needs to be shaken up at times. Switching up objective measures is another way I make it work.

    I'm still ticking my daily boxes for this challenge. Weigh. Record. Post.

    It's the weekend! 😄 ENJOY!

    1/26 - Today I'm at 153.4. That's up 1.8lbs since yesterday. As much as I dislike the number it's not bad.

    I'm at the goal set by my doc but above my personal goal. It's so easy for me to slip up that I've declared "not bad" as not good enough.

    My challenge goals are on track with all boxes checked. I'm doing the minimum with food and exercise. Improvements needed.

    Appreciate your accomplishments. Don't settle for less than you can do for your success.

    1/27 - All checked: Weigh✓ Record✓ Post✓

    For this challenge my grade is Satisfactory. On all other fronts my grade is Needs Improvement.

    I need to keep nutrition, body fat percentage, and exercise in mind despite my three simple challenge goals. My best health depends upon it.

    Best Wishes!

    1/28 - Goals:
    Weigh✓ Record✓ Post✓
    A tiny 0.2lbs down feels good on this all around mixed & messy day. I came close to screwing up but I got it done. Owning my little win.

    1/29 - Goals complete:
    Weigh Record Post
    Best wishes everyone!

    1/30 - A completed full round. This is the first in a very long time.

    No progress to report. Weight is one pound up for the round. 🆙1.0lbs🥺
    This is a normal fluctuation. Exercise and body fat percentage are also materially unchanged.

    My goals for the round were to be consistent.
    Weigh Record Post
    I achieved this for all ten days.

    Many days I did not want to bother. One day I recorded all food incorrectly and I had to sort two days to get it right. I'm going to keep working on re claiming this good habit even when I don't feel like doing it.

    Wishing everyone SUCCESS. 🙂






  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,594 Member
    Round 285

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    MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 64 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.

    ROUND 242 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
    R284 EW= 193.2
    R285 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) = - 10.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 193.8)

    R273 thru R282 (09/23/24 thru 12/31/24) = - 1.2 LOST (Ending Weight 192.6)

    R283 (01/01/25 thru 01/10/25) = 1.6 LOST (Ending Weight 191.0)

    R284 (01/11/25 thru 01/20/25) = 2.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 193.2)

    R285 (01/21/25 thru 01/30/25) = 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 193.2

    01/21-193.2-(Trend Weight: 192.9)-

    01/22-191.4-(Trend Weight: 192.9)-

    01/23-192.8-(Trend Weight: 192.8)-

    01/24-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-

    01/25-192.6-(Trend Weight: 192.8)-

    01/26-193.4-(Trend Weight: 192.8)-

    01/27-191.4-(Trend Weight: 192.7)-

    01/28-191.2-(Trend Weight: 192.5)-

    01/29-192.4-(Trend Weight: 192.5)- An extra meal last night which clearly was because my dinner was not satisfying enough. I really do need to plan better, even amidst this reno chaos and mess! No Lasix yesterday as I was running local errands. No Lasix today as I’m traveling. Fluid retention is real!

    01/30-192.4-(Trend Weight: 192.5)- I managed to keep my weight steady even after a day of travel. My son chose Mexican which is usually not too bad on carbs (if I stay away from the chips) but pretty high in calories. I brought 1/3 of it home and ate it later last night for dinner. A good TMI this morning has helped the scale and I hope no residual weight will sneak up on me from the outing. My last outing showed no major gain either so I’m hoping I’m making better choices and getting more adept at watching my portion sizes. I’m down 0.8 lbs this round so I’m going into round 286 feeling pretty confident but not cocky (for sure!) Great job to everyone for showing up and loving yourselves!

    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

  • jspecies11
    jspecies11 Posts: 1,289 Member
    Rnd 285
    71 yo female; 5’5”
    SW: 127.8# (end of round 284)
    Goals: optimize health, increase strength, stamina
    Round goal: Complete Silver Edge 21 day challenge
    Strategy:
    Hydration 💧 70 oz minimum
    Strength training 🏋️‍♀️ 4x/week
    Keep to calories/nutrition plan🥕
    Move daily 👣 8.5K steps minimum
    Dry January 🚫🍷
    Showing today’s weigh in; yesterday’s success with plan.

    1/21 128.4# 💧🏋️‍♀️🥕👣🚫🍷
    1/22 127.6# 💧🏋️‍♀️🥕👣🚫🍷
    1/23 127.8#💧🥕👣🚫🍷
    1/24 127.8#💧🏋️‍♀️🥕👣🚫🍷
    1/25 127.4# 💧🏋️‍♀️🥕👣🚫🍷
    1/26 127.6# 💧🏋️‍♀️🥕👣🚫🍷
    1/27 127.6# 💧🥕👣🚫🍷
    1/28 127.2# 💧🏋️‍♀️🥕👣🚫🍷
    1/29 127.6#💧🏋️‍♀️🥕👣🚫🍷
    1/30 126.8#💧🏋️‍♀️👣🚫🍷
    A bit over in calories yesterday but overall this was my best round EVER compliant with targets.

    Thank you @quiltingjaine 🙏
  • itladyee
    itladyee Posts: 6,015 Member
    Hi, I'm Charissa.

    Thank you, QuiltingJaine, for leading the charge in 2025!

    So... I didn't finish 284 lower than what I started and I'm disappointed but I do have to give grace as there were a LOT of challenges thrown my way. But yes, I'm feeling a little defeated and this would be the time that I sort of forget to weigh for a few days...but I'm going to belly up to the scale and keep pushing through my choices good and bad. This is a life long journey!!!

    Good Luck to everyone this round!

    Q: What will be different in 2025 vs all the other times?
    A: Change in my mindset
    A: Being mindful and engaged
    A: Addressing the elephant in the room!
    A: No excuses
    A: DETERMINED AND ENGAGED


    Overall Goals for 2025
    Lose weight in the kitchen ⚖️, get fit in the gym🏋🏾‍♀️
    Note: These are pretty much my same goals from 2023 and 2024, I've made some great progress but now it's time to knock this list out! My goals are SMART - just not including all the details here:

    Goal#1 - Calories - Aim and plan for 1200; allow 400 just in case for a total of 1600. **Eat well 🥗to Live Well 🚢✈️🧳
    Goal#2 - Wine/Alcohol Reduction - 85% Dry January or better ** 🚫🍷 Alcohol kills weight loss as the focus is burning alcohol calories and not fat calories!
    Goal #3 - Water - Minimum 50 ounces - Maximum 100 (only if consumed before 6pm) H2O - Make it Flow 💦💦💦
    Goal #4 - Exercise - 6 days a week (Cardio, Core, Stretching, Strength Training) ~ 🏋🏾‍♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
    Goal #5 - Self Care (Reading, Journaling, Monthly recap, Learning, Pampering)
    Goal #6 - Organization and Declutter (Finish unpacking)
    ** To get to 100%

    Stats and Previous Rounds
    64 y/o female
    OSW 2022-03 230.3 (HW)
    1SW 2023-01 221.8
    1SW 2024-01 223.4
    1SW 2025-01 229.0
    CW
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Abbreviated Round History
    Round 210/1 SW: 221.8 EW: 220.6 (01/02/2023)
    Round 246/37 SW: 223.4 EW: 219 (01/06/2024)
    Round 282/74 SW: 227.2 EW: 229 (01/01/2025)
    ****2025 Rounds****
    Round 283/75 - SW: 229.0 EW: 228.2 loss .8 Total Loss: .8
    Round 284/76 - SW:228.2 EW: 230.6 gain 2.4 :rage: Total Loss: <1.6>
    Round 285/77 - SW:230.6 EW: 227.8 loss 2.8 Total Loss: 1.2

    Monthly Weight Tracker 2025

    2025 Start 229.0
    Jan ⬇️
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    Measurable Daily Goals
    🚶🏽- Closing my rings M-S Move = 700/Exercise = 45/Stand = 12)
    🏋️‍♀️- Strength training 3x/week
    🍎- Tracking/Under Calorie Budget (1200 ~ 1650)
    ✅ - Macros - Protein (100g ~ 150g) Carbs < 75g
    💧- Water - 50 oz minimum
    ⬇️- Downward trend

    Starting Round 285 : 230.6
    5 Goals/10 days!
    🚶🏽🏋️‍♀️🍎✅💧⬇️
    1/21 231.7 ~💧 Yep, that's what it said after 3 attempts. Inactivity (6 hour sitting/meeting), chicken tenders, pasta, wine....that will do it!!!! On the positive side of things, got my water in!!
    1/22 231.1~ ⬇️ What a difference a week makes, and not in a good way. Another Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day ! I've got to snap out of what ever "this" is.....
    1/23 230.6 ~ 🍎💧⬇️ so quick to go on and a lifetime to get off.... Feeling better today after pulling in the reigns. Now, just a little tighter :)
    1/24 230.1⬇️
    1/25 229.7💧⬇️ One of the other "joys" of being a grandparent!!! :) Sharing!!
    Both DH and I are sick, stomach virus, and it's not pretty. I just finally got to a point of being able to sit upright for any amount of time!! We visited the grandkids on Thursday, and then on Thursday evening, we got a message that Julian (the 4-year-old was throwing up). We both felt okay yesterday, but overnight, it hit us! My husband seems a little worse off than I am as he can't keep anything down. Hopefully, he's better now. We were supposed to go out tonight with some new friends but that's not happening. I'm hearing recovery is 1 to 3 days....Stay well everyone!
    1/26 228.8 💧⬇️ After dinner and drinks with Friends Feeling a bit better. Slept most of the day yesterday which I though might interfere with the night. It actually made the night more bearable as I was up and down the entire time. Fever and chills are gone, now to just get my stomach in check.
    1/27 224.5~💧⬇️. working on staying hydrated. i managed to get my calorie count up close to 1000 yesterday. I have zero appetite and the sight of food makes me ill. I guess there are some advantages! I had a grilled cheese (the cheese was questionable) and then chicken and rice later on. I hope today is the magical day that my stomach says enough already. Although I think it's going to take a while for my appetite to return.
    1/28 224.2 💧⬇️Yesterday felt almost normal. Still not much of an appetite though. Slept 7 hour with only getting up to pee. Never thought I'd be happy about that!!! Today, I'm in the office as I needed to get out, but I am feeling pretty good. I think my body needed the extra rest.
    1/29 226.0 💧I feel like this is a more realistic number. I had 1600 calories yesterday!! Whoo Hoooo!!! Appetite is returning and it's a little scary. Still not interested in anything heavy, so that's good.
    1/30 227.8 I had 2,100 calories yesterday and hit my protein!! Carbs were high, though.... But, I'd say my appetite has returned to normal. Now it's time to get back on plan. Lots of sodium in soup and crackers. I also changed scales, again so slight increase due to the change. I was moving the withings scale and weighing 6 or 7 times to ensure consistency. I was going bonkers. So here's to consistency!!

    My heart is heavy for all the families affected by the plane/hellicopter crash last night. :heartbreak: Sending prayers for strength and comfort.

    @UTMom81 ~ I use an app called STRONG. You can create templates (I do for each body part) and then select the template during your work out. It shows you your last session so you know what weight you were using and the last set of reps. You update accordingly and save.

    @quiltingjaine ~ what made you consider a back brace!! Sounds like it's the answer. Happy you found a solution!

    @grindjourney ~ WOW, what a round!! Congrats to you!!

    @Skyleen75 ~ checking out the Perifit shortly! Angry Birds with your pelvic muscles...so intrigued!! 👁️👁️

    @Chapter_3 ~ I'm loving your habitkit. I've been tracking habits on spreadsheet as I calculate streaks and percentage completion but this app might do it as well. Gotta check it out :)

    @pezhed ~ sorry to learn what you're up against. And yes, twice within a year's time is a LOT and a LOT to process. {{{hugs}}}

    Moving over to the next round!
  • reshii_devi
    reshii_devi Posts: 744 Member
    edited January 30
    Chapter_3 wrote: »
    @reshii_devi
    You are DOING IT! Please share with us one of your “mirror mantra moments” because they’re working!!
    🤗

    @Chapter_3
    I'm shedding extra weight with ease and grace.
    I see progress in the mirror, not just on the scale.
  • AR10at50
    AR10at50 Posts: 1,677 Member
    F, 59, 5’5
    SW-187 Sep. 2014
    UGW-150, then 140
    RGW-158 Thank you @quiltingjaine !!!🌸

    1/22-160
    1/28/DNW-Back on track.
    1/29-159
    1/30-157
  • reshii_devi
    reshii_devi Posts: 744 Member
    BIG BIG HUGZ @pezhed ~ I’m really sorry you’re going through this. Being laid off twice in a year is tough, and it’s understandable to feel disappointed. Your work in biotech has been meaningful, and while this isn’t the path you expected, it doesn’t diminish your accomplishments. A career pivot is a big step, but it could also open doors to something even more fulfilling. I know how hard it is to be kind to yourself in this kind of transition, and I truly hope an opportunity comes along that feels right for you.
  • quiltingjaine
    quiltingjaine Posts: 6,451 Member
    deepwoodslady wrote: »
    quiltingjaine wrote: »
    Did I tell you I bought a “posture corrector/back brace?” I was really hurting in WM without it. I put it on when we got home and was able to make the 4 loaves of bread with all of the walking and standing involved WITH ZERO PAIN! I’m working up to being able to wear it most of the day when we’re on our cruise and hope it will help my posture in the long run.

    @quiltingjaine It's always so nice when we can find a solution without having to take yet another medication!

    AMEN to that, Donna!

    I have to add that I was going to check about the brace with the NP at my appointment on 1/15 but they cancelled that a rescheduled for 3/6! So I just did it. Glad I did!
  • quiltingjaine
    quiltingjaine Posts: 6,451 Member
    Female 5’1” Age 74 years
    *Travel - no scale part of the time
    HWE 197.0 (2/2008)
    Weight on 1/17/17 174.5
    OGW 137 (set by WW 2008, WW goal 1985 was 126) UGW was 125 (HS weight) Started LCHF/Keto 7/17/2017 (mid round 10)


    👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LI FESTYLE👍👍
    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
    To Rnd 277 133.0
    Rnd 278 133.5 AW 133.45
    Rnd 279 133.5 AW 134.6
    Rnd 280 135.0 AW 135.6
    Rnd 281 135.5 AW 136.2
    Rnd 282 137.5 AW 137.2
    Rnd 283 139.5 AW 136.1
    Rnd 284 135.5 AW 136.6

    We ALL have good rounds and bad but that is part of life. Don’t stay away, stay accountable. We don’t judge, we support.-Jpv,2/13/19

    What we need to succeed is a sustainable way of eating, not a DIET we go on and off.

    This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.

    We are unstoppable not because we do not have failures but because we continue on despite them. - paraphrase of original quote by Beau Taplin

    Up and down - just riding the waves of life. 🌊 🏄‍♀️ (My new mantra-3/19/22)

    "Do or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

    I need to STAY ENGAGED because I’m the DRIVER not the passenger in this life.

    1/1/25 139.5

    Comments pertain to previous day

    SW Rnd 285 136.0 AW 135.45
    1/21 136.0 DH and I have been going to the gym together- 3 days a week - yesterday my legs were so sore I could hardly stand up. We aren’t doing anything crazy but I have hardly had any activity since covid. I’ve reinstated my eating plan and hope for some NEGATIVE progress (as in minus some ounces)!
    1/22 135.5 Today we have appointments across town with the retina specialist
    1/23 136.5 Perhaps due to dilation drops yesterday? I know I get a migraine like headache every time. Today we’re going to Jessie Rae’s BBQ. Taking widow neighbor.
    1/24 136.0 Completed cruise check-in! YAY! 16 days to go!
    **SERIOUSLY! Now in addition to Managing Cookies we now have to verify that we’re HUMAN??”**
    1/25 136.0 Learned that DH said something to a friend night before last about going out to eat today. UGH!
    1/26 135.5 We went to Great Greek, I had a shrimp skewer and small salad.
    1/27 135.5 Quest lab on the way to Art Quilts, etc
    1/28 134.5 My eating was under control yesterday and I even drank 1/3 of a Starbucks venti flat white made with heavy cream.
    1/29 134.5 Drove across town yesterday for late lunch and to visit with our friend who promoted to this new restaurant (still Great Greek) stopped at Walmart on the way home and made 4 loaves of bread before going to bed.
    (Did I tell you I bought a “posture corrector/back brace?” I was really hurting in WM without it. I put it on when we got home and was able to make the 4 loaves of bread with all of the walking and standing involved WITH ZERO PAIN! I’m working up to being able to wear it most of the day when we’re on our cruise and hope it will help my posture in the long run.)
    1/30 134.5 Feeling good about my eating and light workouts at the gym. I must add that I have gone back to a practice from the beginning of my LCHF journey. When I want “something” I eat crisp bacon and cheddar. High fat is so satisfying. I bake bacon and keep it in the fridge so it’s ready very quickly.
  • musicsax
    musicsax Posts: 4,736 Member
    🎷 66 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 285 (my 215th). So grateful as always @Quiltingjaine.

    • So here we go again, I’m just keeping plugging away! New round, taking something forward from @Chapter_3 (again) if I may "We should be strategically engaged with our lives each day, right?! That’s my word… ENGAGED." " I will try to keep that word ENGAGED in my mind over these new 10 days & also remember that I am the driver of my life & not the passenger. My goal for this round is to be under 140. 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 & then relaxing for the last 2/3 is not acceptable! Then for the rest of January if I can keep at a pound a round, I’ll be well happy. 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 or even a piranha!
    • 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 lost) 22.11.24 – 01.12.24 *
    End of round 280 – 141.4 (0.2 lost) -2.12.24 – 10.12.24
    End of round 281 – 141.6 (0.2 gain) – 11.12.24-21.12.24
    End of round 282 – 143.2 (1.6 gain) – 22-31.12.24
    End of round 283 – 144 (0.8 gain) – 1-10.01.25
    End of round 284 – 141 (3 pound loss) 11-20.01.25

    I am the driver in my life & not the passenger, I need to drive my life to a healthy life.

    1/20 141 (trend 142) 11.88 miles walked. So pleased to have retained this number, all goals met this round & both chocolate packages sealed & intact 😊.

    SW Rnd 285 142.6
    1/21 142.6 (trend 142) there’s yesterday’s bacon & brie panini high sodium, I should start avoiding it really, but it is one of my favourites & I just have to accept the result. 9.83 miles walked.
    1/22 DNW – left early to travel 2 hours up to Sheffield to child mind little DGD. 7.74 miles walked.
    1/23 144.8 (trend 142.7) Ooppsie! No structured walking.
    1/24 143 (trend 142.8) 10.19 miles walked.
    1/25 142.6 (trend 142.7) 10 miles walked. Hoping you have all survived Storm Eowyn unscathed. Halfway through!
    1/26 141.6 (trend 142.6) 8.5 miles walked. Today will be a challenge, DGS 5th birthday, some of you may remember him from when he had to undergo a lifesaving liver transplant operation when he was 6 months old. He is such a live wire & a right little character that just loves & embraces life.
    1/27 141.6 (trend 142.5) no structured walking, DGS had a wonderful birthday, a session at soft play with his DB, cousins & friends, it shows how they are all growing up, no longer do any of the little ones want an adult with them around the soft play, we all sat & enjoyed them enjoying themselves. A lot of self-control on my account, stayed engaged, driving my life; the only goodie I indulged in was a piece of Leo’s birthday cake which I really savoured– I’ll take this as a NSV!
    1/28 141.8 (trend 142.4) 11.54 miles walked.
    1/29 142.2 (trend 142.4) no structured walking, nail appt early, then day out with DSs & lunch.
    1/30 144 (trend 142.6) 4.22 miles walked. Sigh !! 3 pounds gained this round ☹. Good job a new round starts tomorrow.

    👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!!! 👍👍.
  • reshii_devi
    reshii_devi Posts: 744 Member
    edited January 30
    Hi I'm Reshii ~ 58, 5'9" | HW: 280 (2018) | LW: 193 (2024) | GW: 170
    If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading. ~ Lao Tzu

    RNDs 279 - RND 285
    RND 279: SW: 223.4 ~ EW: 222.0
    RND 280: SW: 222.0 ~ EW: 216.3
    RND 281: SW: 216.1 ~ EW: 213.0
    RND 282: Lost friend/hope/week
    RND 283: SW: 215.8 ~ EW: 217.3 (1/08)
    RND 284: SW: 215.0 ~ EW: 213.2
    RND 285: SW: 212.3 ~ EW: 211.0
    1/21 212.3 (10 pound Milestone)
    1/22 211.6
    1/23 212.0 (LLC#1)
    1/24 211.7 (LLC#2, cardio, ST + stretch, 11238 👟)
    1/25 213.7 (60 min walk, 10 mins stretch, 7289 👟)
    1/26 DNW (35 mins ST, 10 mins LLC, 10 mins stretch, 7306 👟)
    1/27 212.3 (IF 25 hrs, 60 min 🏊🏽‍♀️, 40 mins HIIT, 20 mins stretch, 7857 👟)
    1/28 211.2 (IF 18 hrs, 85 min 🏊🏽‍♀️ and water weight (ST) aerobics, 45 min walk, stretch 👟8827)
    1/29 210.4 (IF 17 hrs, 30 min HIIT, 👟9291)
    1/30 211.0 after only 4 hrs sleep (FULL REST & RECOVERY DAY)

    JANUARY RESULTS:
    LOST 4.8LBS, 5.6 INCHES, 0.2% BODY FAT AND GAINED 0.7% MUSCLE
    This month has definitely been a bit of a rollercoaster with stress, poor sleep, and a busy mind affecting my weight more than I’d like. Even though I lost some weight and inches, I was surprised that my body fat didn’t change much. Next month, I’m focusing on more strength training, less cardio, and going back to a HCLF diet since body fat loss is my priority right now. I also noticed my body water only increased by 0.3%, even with 10-12 cups of water a day, so I’m thinking about upping my intake and keeping an eye on my sodium to see if that makes a difference. Hello February ...

    "Vision without execution is just hallucination." – Thomas Edison
    January Jumpstart:
    1. Work on Life Vision & Read Atomic Habits
    2. Diet LCHF: 1400-1600 calories | 20-25% carbs, 25% protein, 50% fat
    3. Exercise: HIIT 3-4x, Full Body ST 2-3x, 🏊🏽 2-3x each week, Stretch Daily
    4. Daily Before Bed Sleep Routine
    5. Daily Morning Routine

    🌟 Leaner Legs Challenge: Do This for 5 Days (#1) and 14 Day Lower Body (#2) 🌟

    Daily Targets
    🌞 Morning Routine | ❎✅❎✅✅❎✅✅❎✅
    💦10-12 cups | ✅✅❎✅✅✅✅✅✅
    🥗 IF 18+ hours | ✅❎❎✅❎❎✅✅❎
    💓 Zone 2-4 | 44, ❎ 20, 113, 24, 15, 138, 82, 22
    💃🏽 Cardio 45+ | ✅❎❎✅✅✅✅✅❎❎
    💪🏽 Strength 10+ | ❎❎❎✅❎✅❎❎✅❎
    🧘🏽‍♀️ Yoga or Stretch | ✅❎✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
    🪞 Mirror Mantras |❎✅❎✅❎✅❎✅✅✅
    🌚 B4 Bed Routine | ✅❎❎✅✅✅❎❎❎✅
    💤 Restorative Sleep | ✅✅✅❎✅❎❎✅✅❎
    📖 Vision / Research | ✅✅❎✅✅✅❎✅❎✅

    Weight & Body Metrics:
    January 1st vs January 31st
    LOST 4.8LBS, 5.6 INCHES, AND 0.2% BODY FAT
    Weight: 215.8 ~ 211.0 | ⬇️4.8 lbs
    BMI: 32.1 ~ 31.3 | -0.8%
    Body Fat: 40.7 ~ 40.5 | -0.2%
    Visceral: 15 ~ 14 | -1
    Subcutaneous: 37.3 ~ 37.1 | -0.2%
    Muscle Mass: ~ 55.5 56.2 | +0.7%
    Body Water: 40.5 ~ 40.8 | +0.3%
    Bone Mass: 24.7 ~ N/C | N/C
    BMR: 1652.6 ~ 1627.1 | -25.5 😞😔

    Neck: 12.5 ~ N/C | N/C
    Bust: 40.9 ~ 40.2 | -0.7"
    LA: 14.6 ~ 13.8 | -0.8"
    RA: 14.1 ~ 13.5 | -0.6"
    Waist: 35.8 ~ 34.3 | -1.5"
    Belly: 40.3 ~ 39.0 | -0.7"
    Lower Ab: 44.2 ~ N/C | N/C
    Hips: 47.7 ~ 47.2 | -0.5"
    LT: 27.5 ~ 27.1 | -0.4"
    RT: 27.5 ~ 27.1 | -0.4"
    LC: 13.8 ~ N/C | N/C
    RC: 13.5 ~ N/C | N/C

    December 1st vs December 31st 2024
    LOST 6LBS, 14 INCHES, AND 2.1% BODY FAT
    Weight: 222.0 ~ 216.1 | - 5.9 lbs
    BMI: 32.9 ~ 32.1 | -0.8
    Body Fat: 42.8 ~ 40.7 | -2.1%
    Visceral: 16 ~ 15 | -1
    Subcutaneous: 39.1 ~ 37.3 | -1.8%
    Muscle Mass: ~ 54.1 56.0 | +1.9%
    Body Water: 39.1 ~ 40.5 | +1.4%
    Bone Mass: 24.7 ~ 24.7 | No Change
    BMR: 1676.6 ~ 1652.6 | -24😞😔

    Neck: 13.0 ~ 12.5 | -0.5"
    Bust: 42.5 ~ 40.9 | -1.6"
    LA: 14.6 ~ 14.3 | -0.3"
    RA: 14.1 ~ 13.8 | -0.3"
    Waist: 37.2 ~ 35.8 | -1.4"
    Belly: 42.5 ~ 40.3 | -2.2"
    Lower Ab: 47.5 ~ 44.2 | -3.3"
    Hips: 49.5 ~ 47.7 | -1.8"
    LT: 28.5 ~ 27.5 | -1.0"
    RT: 27.7 ~ 27.5 | -0.2"
    LC: 14.5 ~ 13.8 | -0.7"
    RC: 14.2 ~ 13.5 | -0.7"
  • CamandJarvis
    CamandJarvis Posts: 2,186 Member

    You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better than you were before

    32, 5'5"
    Goal: bulking - minimize fat gain, maximize muscle gain

    Previous Rounds:
    R69: 158.1; R70: 156.5; R71: 156.3 R72: 156.3; R73: 155.2; R74: 155.4; R75: 156.1; R76: 155.6; R80: 153.2; R81: 154.3; R82: 154.1; R84: 156.5; R89: 156.7; R91: 160.1; R93: 159.3; R94: 156.1; R98: 154.5; R99: 155.9; R100: 152.8; R101: 149.7; R102: 149.0; R103: 149.0; R104: 146.2; R105: 146.6; R106: 144.6; R107: 146.8; R108: 147.7; R109: 148.1; R110: 150.1; R111: 154.3; R112: 152.6; R113: 151.7; R121: 153.0; R122: 154.8; R123: 153.9; R124: 153.4; R125: 155.6; R126: 152.3; R127: 151.5; R128: 151.0; R129: 151.0; R130: 152.6; R131: 153.9; R132: 150.6; R133: 151.2; R134: 149.3; R135: 149.5; R136: 148.4; R137: 147.9; R138: 148.4; R139: 151.9; R140: 150.4; R141: 150.4; R142: 144.0; R143: 144.2; R144: 147.0; R145: 145.7; R146: 145.9; R147: 145.9; R148: 146.5; R149: 147.3; R150: 146.8; R151: 147.9; R152: 147.7; R153: 147.2; R154: 147.0; R155: 144.7; R157: 146.1; R158: 146.6; R159: 146.3; R160: 150.2; R161: 146.7; R162: 144.6; R163: 146.2; R164: 147.3; R165: 146.3; R166: 148.5; R167: 147; R168: 148.4; R169: 151.4; R170: 148.9; R171: 144.8 R172: DNW; R173: 146.1; R174: 147.9; R175: 145.9; R176: 150.5; R177: 149.3; R179: 150.5; R180: 151.6; R181: DNW; R182: 150.2; R183: 152.9; R184: 153.4; R185: 151.3; R186: 152.3; R187: 151.8; R188: 150.9; R189: 152.6; R190: DNW; R191: 154.8; R192: 155.5; R193: 155.2; R194: 156.5; R195: DNW; R196: 155.7; R197: DNW; R198: 156.1; R199: DNW; R200: DNW; R201: 159.8; R202: 159.7; R203: 160.5; R204: DNW; R205: DNW; R206: 161.7; R207: 163.6; R208: DNW; R209: 164.5; R210: 163.9; R211: DNW; R212: 163.1; R123: 162.1; R214: 162.1; R215: 160.4; R216: 160.4; R217: 159.6; R218: 159.0; R219: 159.6; R220: 157.6; R221: 156.5; R222: 155.8; R223: 156.8; R224: 155.1; R225: 152.2; R226: 154.9; R227: 152.4; R228: 152.5; R229: 152.2; R230: 152.8; R231: 151.8; R232: 153.3; R233: 154.1; R234: 151.9; R235: 155.1; R236: DNW; R237: DNW; R238: 152.8; R239: 153.7; R240: 154.9; R241: N/A R242: N/A; R243: N/A; R244: 154.9; R245: 154.0; R246: 153.7; 247: 153.1; R248: 153.1; R249: 153.0; R250: 151.7; R251: DNW; R252: 150.0; R253: 149.6; R254: 148.8; R255: 147.3; R256: 150.2; R257:148.2; R258: 150.2; R259: 147.9; R260: 147.7; R261: 148.2; R262: DNP; R263: DNP; R264: 148.4; R265: 151.5; R266: 150.4; R267: 149.3; R268: DNW; R269: 146.2; R270: 150.4; R271: 150.4; R272: 154.1; R273: DNW; R274: Vacation; R275: 156.4; R276: 157.5; R277: 158.1; R278: 158.6; R279: 161.2; R280: 162.6; R281: DNW; R282: 163.1; R283: 164.4; R284: DNW

    Last weight
    1/19 - 167.0

    Round Goal: N/A - bulking

    Day, Weight, Comment
    1/21 - DNW
    1/22 - 167.2
    1/23 - 166.6
    1/24 - 166.2
    1/25 - 166.9
    1/26 - 165.9
    1/27 - 166.6
    1/28 - 165.7
    1/29 - 167.1
    1/30 - 166.8 - I did it! Barely, but I'm under last round's end weight which means I successfully managed to drop some of that unexpected water weight/bloat/soreness. I have lunch and dinner logged for today and will need to supplement with a snack this afternoon to hit goals but otherwise, on track. Tomorrow is up in the air with the Man getting home so late. I'm not sure if he'd rather meet me in town for date night, come home and go back out, or just have me cook something and do date night Saturday or Sunday before he leaves. Will see. Lunch today will be enough for leftovers for lunch tomorrow, thankfully, so that takes one more thing to think about off my plate. See you next round!!

    Previous Day's Comments
    1/21 - Snow day here in Texas - an area we don't typically get snow. BF's city office was closed so, despite the gym saying it was open, I decided not to risk it. I don't know if there's ice under the snow and with these hills and twisty-turn roads, I'm not willing to risk it. I slept on my shoulder wrong and can barely move my left arm and today was an upper day so it all works out well that I'd be missing the gym anyway to let my body rest and recover. Meals are prepped, fire in the fireplace. I'm working (WFH permanently) so after my meeting in a few minutes, I'll migrate to the living room to work with BF's company and a fire (: Sorry I missed the end of last round - I had forgotten our GodDaughter's Cheer Competition was this weekend so we were out of town. Her team, despite several absent members due to sickness, qualified to move forward in the competition!
    1/22 - There was a small threat of ice overnight and below-freezing temps so I decided to play it safe by skipping the gym. I will need to do some kind of workout at home today to make up for it. Three days of missed workouts (plus the 2 days of the weekend) is simply too long. I'm glad, though, since our driveway still had ice on it which means some of the roads likely did, too, and it's very dark out when I head to the gym so very little warning of road conditions as I drive. I really dislike being off my routine - Monday was a holiday so I had no routine. Yesterday, with no gym and BF being home from work, I spent the day in the living room with the fireplace going with him. I got work done, but I didn't get a makeup workout in. Fortunately, I was able to sneak out when the wind died down at the warmest part of the day, just before dinner, for a walk with the dogs. It had been 2 days without walks, we all needed it. Today I'm doing a bit better with routine since I woke up with BF and started on my water intake. I'm right on schedule for where I'd normally be on a workout day - I'm really trying hard. I managed to hit my goal of over 100oz but missed my overall goal of a gallon (128oz) by a good margin. Today will be better. Lunch and dinner has been logged. I have 12g protein (+/-10g) and 48g carbs (+/- 10g) left. I'm within my fat buffer but I have 0-12g left to stay within my buffer for snacks. I can do this!
    1/23 - A nice drop after behaving for a couple days now. I'm very bloated lately so it's nice to see a little drop letting me know something is moving along in the body. Hopefully the rest of the bloating will soon follow along. Been meeting macros, over 100oz water, steps, and walking the dogs, despite the cold. I'm trying to keep positive that this is all working out and not being so down on it. I can't track TOM as accurately as before now that I'm not on the pill's schedule but my Samsung Health app estimates it in 6 days and my body temperature is approaching that similar pattern just before TOM arrives so that may have an impact as well. We shall see! Coach unfortunately has a stomach bug so our call to go over what my future will look like was cancelled. I'll have to reschedule when her calendar for February opens up since it's not showing any availability between now and the end of February. I also finally gave in and scheduled my dental appointment to get the loose filling fixed that has been absolutely terrorizing me for the past 2 or so months. Ugh, I hate being a responsible adult but I know once I get through the (seemingly) 10 million numbing shots it takes to fully numb me enough for filling work, I'll be thankful to have done it.
    1/24 - DNP
    1/25 - DNP
    1/26 - DNP
    1/27 - Sorry I've been absent. This week was busy. My trip to Costco was cancelled but I was able to get a lot of household errands done. Groceries were acquired from the local store since I wasn't getting anything too crazy from Costco, anyway. I was planning to stop by the vet to get a refill on the pup's heartworm meds but not going out of town allowed me to get an afternoon appointment to take the pups for their annual check up, which was due before the end of January. Perfect! Saturday was spent getting BF prepped for his week-long training out of town and finishing his homework for the week. Sunday was meal-prepping, packing him up and then wallowing in how empty this house is without him. Whew. Had a delightful call with Coach today and have the groundwork to help me plan out life after our coaching is done in less than a month - how to balance cuts and maintenance/bulks. Coach will be there for questions but it won't be full coaching so if I find myself stuck, I can always reach out which is so delightful <3 I have high hopes!
    1/28 - Got rid of some bloat and residue from my little mini-binge Sunday night. Was on track all day yesterday despite the last minute water-chugging to hit 100oz. I need to really focus on getting that intake back up to my gallon. Food all planned and logged for today. I'm at the bare minimum of my 10g buffer for protein and fats and I'm 1g under my minimum buffer for carbs so I'll need to figure out a small snack or "dessert" this afternoon/evening to bump those up a bit. Otherwise feeling good. Rainy day this afternoon so knocked out my dog walk early, despite it being a bit cooler than I'd like. I have dinner and lunch for tomorrow, but I'm out of my prepped breakfast so I'll need to come up with something that fits my macros well or allows for good snacks to balance out. Thursday I'll need to figure out breakfast AND lunch (and snacks, if applicable). Friday is "date night" but it'll be later since BF will get out of work at 5 and be battling rush hour traffic all the way home. I may offer to cook something so its ready when he arrives and do date night Saturday or something. Will discuss with him at a later time on that. Until then, I'll do my best to be prepared for balancing macros on the fly. Also need to figure out meals for next week so I can shop Saturday morning for prep Sunday morning before he's gone again. Busy busy!
    1/29 - Not fully sure what this uptick is from but I'm sure it'll fade in a day or two. I'd like to hope it'd be gone by tomorrow so I can end this round a bit lighter than I ended last round haha! According to my Samsung app (paired with my watch, based on skin temperature) TOM is set to arrive in about 6 days. Now, with coming off of hormonal medication, my body is still adjusting and trying to find it's new normal so I'm not entirely sure how accurate this is. Maybe it'll arrive sooner, maybe later. It wouldn't be unheard of if it didn't arrive at all (based on some research and known side effects that are typical between 0-6 months after stopping, even up to 12 months after). It could account for the sudden uptick, I suppose. Dinner and an afternoon snack is planned for today and I'll be right in my buffer range of target macros. Gym this morning so all is well with habits!
  • the_reflex
    the_reflex Posts: 197 Member
    edited January 30
    Round 282 88.8 kg
    Round 283 87.8 + 0.6 = 87.4
    Round 284 87.15 +0.6 = 87.75

    I've given myself two personal challenges. One is to reach goal weight by the end of 2025. This means I post a calculated score to indicate how I'm going. The higher the score the better. It should be greater than 100. That means exactly 5 years to lose 32 kg. A tad too long. The second challenge is to lose weight every round. I'd be really proud of achieving that.

    Tue 86.5 my score is 99.2, a little low, I want to bring that back to 100 by the end of this round. I overate today.

    Wed 86.9 my score is headed in the opposite direction, 98.4. I'm trying to not eat one particular food, I'll have it today and stop for as long as possible. I'm rating my eczema at 6.5/10. Let's see if that improves. My median weight for this round is 86.7 which is less than the last round.

    Thu 87.2, my score is 97.4 so I'm definitely slacking. I haven't really felt hungry in a while. Median is 86.9 which is less than the last round. Eczema is currently about 6.5 out of 10 still.

    Fri 87.5

    Sat 87.9

    Sun 87.7

    Mon 87.0

    Tue 86.6

    Wed 86.7

    Thu 86.3

    Median is 86.95. I'm using another scale on most of January so I have to add 600 grams for this round and the previous two rounds. I'm going back to the old scale for the next round. So my number for this round is 87.55
  • newmeat30
    newmeat30 Posts: 783 Member
    1/21 - 169.6
    1/22 - 169.4 ⬇️ 0.2
    1/23 - 169.0 ⬇️ 0.4
    1/24 - 168.2 ⬇️ 0.8
    1/25 - 168.0 ⬇️ 0.2
    1/26 - 167.2 ⬇️ 0.8
    1/27 - 168.8 🆙 1.6
    1/28 - 168.4 ⬇️ 0.4
    1/29 - 168.4 ⏹️ 0.0
    1/30 - 167.4 ⬇️ 1.0
    📉 Total Lost: 2.2 lbs

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