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Just Give it 10 days Round 288

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  • Slimmersixties
    Slimmersixties Posts: 1,020 Member
    Lis, 61, living in Spain
    High weight 276lb August 2021
    Maintenance 182lb

    Well I've made it back to my maintenance weight. Lost 14.2lb since Jan 1.
    I've decided to ease off a bit and lose just 2.6lb over the next 3 rounds (then I'm off on holiday for a month)

    1 Jan weight 195.8lb
    Round 282 ⬇️ 2.6lb
    Round 283 ⬇️ 3.2lb
    Round 284 ⬇️ 1.8lb
    Round 285 ⬇️ 1.0lb
    Round 286 ⬇️ 1.8lb
    Round 287 ⬇️ 3.6lb

    SW for 288 181.6lb


    2.20 182.2lb⬆️ Steps 10,060✅️Calories❎️
    No surprise I went for a celebratory lunch after reaching goal. Ate carefully but had 3 glasses of wine. Lost all control and ate a sausage roll and a tub of icecream which i bought on the walk home 🤣🤣🤣
    Back on it today!
    2.21 182.8lb⬆️ Steps 11,222✅️Calories✅️
    I know it takes a few days for the carb weight to disappear. It's a waiting game.
    2.22 184.6lb⬆️ Steps 12,749✅️Calories✅️
    No idea where its coming from, can only think its salt in processed ham. Its water weight as my wedding ring is really tight!
    2.23 184.8lb⬆️ Steps 4,593❎️Calories❎️
    Sigh! Rained all day so couldn't get my steps done. Sat and ate to much instead.
    2.24dnw steps16,036✅️Calories✅️
    Had friends come to stay in our tent but it rained so much we changed plans and went to a hotel so i didn't have the scales!
    2.25 186.8lb⬆️ steps 11,682✅️ calories❎️
    And this is what happens when i relax a little and don't have a huge deficit! I'm up 5.2lb in 6 days. My net calories are still under! But change of foods, too many carbs, alcohol and I ve got so much water retention i feel like a whale! Back to strict deficit today, no carbs .... and watch that scales drop!
    2.26 185.4lb⬇️steps 10,633✅️ calories✅️
    No carbs and -1.4lb. Still really bloated but i know it will disappear in a few days.
    2.27 184.0lb⬇️steps 11,223✅️ calories✅️
    Hopefully I'll get back to my start weight by the end of the challenge!
    2.28 184.0lb⬇️steps 10,387✅️ calories✅️
    Keeping on track
  • Skyleen75
    Skyleen75 Posts: 846 Member
    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 287 End Weight 177.8

    2/20 176.8
    2/21 176.0
    2/22 177.2
    2/23 176.0
    2/24 176.6
    2/25 176.4
    2/26 DNW
    2/27 179.0
    2/28 DNW Awake at 3:30 and decided to just get up and ease into my day. It’s only an hour early for my Friday schedule. I’m ok with skipping the scale today.
    Tomorrow brings us to a new month and the end of this round. It’s time for me to wrap up my winter projects and do a thorough deep clean of the entire house.
    I’m not loving the ten pound gain but I am getting a lot of positive feed back on how my body is looking. It’s refreshing to see more people embracing strong and healthy over being thin. Accepting that we all have different body types and not all of them include a thigh gap.
    I can work on losing weight and still celebrate how fit I am now.
  • judefit1
    judefit1 Posts: 1,202 Member
    @reshii_devi
    I’ve started a 30-day test window now, exploring different approaches until I find what works again! I know we can push past whatever trend / block we've developed to get where we want to go! We've done it before, lets do it again!!

    30 days, I'm with you! And be a little kinder to yourself- you worked incredibly hard last year, so don't let the break in time define your progress, you're still doing fantastic! Let's make our next step happen now!
  • judefit1
    judefit1 Posts: 1,202 Member
    @achefling:
    I’m noticing a trend…up and down, up and down….

    I'm with you- that's been my last 2 months, so easy to go up, so hard to get back down! But we're still here, let's keep it going!
  • SModa61
    SModa61 Posts: 3,195 Member
    Round 288
    Feb 20 – March 1, 2025

    62 year old female, 5’5”. I am married, semi-nomadic (we live in three states, Mass, Maine, Florida).

    SW WW Sept 29, 2001 - 168.8 (initially lost 29.8, became staff, then weight up and down 18 years with low of 126.8)
    SW MFP Sept 14, 2020 – 153 (lost 40, then stress took off another 2.2 lb with low of 120.8, then stress became gain)
    SW MFP Jan 1, 2023 – 146.6
    GW Maintaining between 124 - 126

    Continuing to figure out maintaining, and to work on best nutrition and exercise.

    History:
    Harry and Han are our cats, who travel with us. Have two “kids”, who are very much adults, a two grandsons. We have two parents, 87(mother), 85(MIL) still with us, and I have logically been needing to help them more as they age. I got my act in gear during COVID, somewhat inspired by NOT becoming my parents. I lost 30 lbs and was exercising daily. Unfortunately, I am an “all in or not” person. Hubby and I seeing our family home and downsizing distractions, plus medical incident with my father and all their new needs, became an excuse (father has since passed and I am DPOA, Personal representative AKA executor, trustee, and oversee the majority of my mother’s care). A year and a half later, I gained 25 lbs and lost all my athletic improvements. I need to figure out balance and how to make health be a daily priority for life!

    Round 126 153.0 equivalent 9/14/20
    Round 127 149.2 9/24/20
    Round 128 147.2 10/4/20
    Round 129 145.8 10/14/20
    Round 130 144.4 10/24/20
    Round 131 142.2 11/3/20
    Round 132 139.4 11/13/20
    Round 133 137.2 11/23/20
    Round 134 136.4 12/3/20
    Round 135 132.6 12/13/20
    Round 136 132.0 12/23/20
    Round 137 132.0 1/2/21
    Round 138 131.0 1/12/21
    Round 139 128.2 1/22/21
    Round 176 138.2 1/26/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
    Round 177 134.8 2/5/22
    Round 178 137.0 2/15/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
    Round 181 138.2 3/17/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
    Round 182 137.8 3/27/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
    Round 183 133.4 4/6/22 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
    Round 184 136.0 4/16/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 12.5 oz
    Round 185 136.8 4/26/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 13 oz
    Round 186 136.0 5/6/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
    Round 187 137.8 5/16/22 Harry 10 lb 14.0 oz Han Solo 11lb 11.5 oz
    Round 188 135.8 5/26/22 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
    Round 210 146.6 1/01/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
    Round 211 144.4 1/11/23
    Round 212 146.6 1/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
    Round 213 143.4 1/31/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
    Round 214 142.4 2/10/23
    Round 215 140.0 2/20/23 Harry 10 lb 12 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
    Round 216 138.0 3/2/23 Harry 10 lb 11.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6.5 oz
    Round 217 136.0 3/12/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
    Round 218 134.0 3/22/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 7.5 oz
    Round 219 133.8 4/1/23 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 9.5 oz
    Round 220 131.4 4/11/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
    Round 221 130.0 4/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
    Round 222 128.2 5/1/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
    Round 223 128.4 5/11/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
    Round 224 127.2 5/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
    Round 225 125.8 5/31/23 Harry 10 lb 12 oz Han Solo 11 lb 9.5 oz
    Round 226 124.2 6/10/23
    Round 227 125.8 6/20/23 Harry 10 lb 8.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
    Round 228 125.8 6/30/23 Harry 10 lb 13 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13.5 oz
    Round 229 125.8 7/10/23
    Round 230 122.6 7/20/23
    Round 231 125.0 7/30/23 Harry 10lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
    Round 232 123.6 8/9/23 Harry 10 lb 10 oz Han Solo 12 lb 2.5 oz
    Round 233 125.8 8/19/23 Harry 10 lb 10 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1.5 oz
    Round 234 125.8 8/29/23 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1.5 oz
    Round 235 127.2 9/8/23
    Round 236 127.4 9/18/23 Harry 10 lb 6.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
    Round 237 126.4 9/28/23
    Round 238 124.4 10/8/23 Harry 10 lb 3 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1 oz
    Round 239 124.2 10/18/23 Harry 10 lb 1 oz Han Solo 12 lb 0 oz
    Round 240 125.0 10/28.23 Harry 10 lb Han Solo 11 lb 14 oz
    Round 241 127.8 11/8/23
    Round 243 127.6 11/28/23 Harry 10 lb 1.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
    Round 244 129.0 12/7/23 Harry 10 lb .5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
    Round 245 129.0 12/17/23
    Round 246 129.4 12/27/23 Harry 10 lb 1 oz Han Solo 12 lb 2 oz
    Round 247 128.6 1/6/23 Harry 10 lb 3.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 14 oz
    Round 248 127.0 1/16/24 Harry 10 lb 8.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 14.5 oz
    Round 249 128.6 1/26/24 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 14 oz
    Round 250 125.8 2/5/24 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 15 oz.
    Round 251 127.2 2/15/24 Harry 11 lb 1.5 oz Han Solo 11 ln 15 oz
    Round 252 128.0 2/25/24 Harry 11 lb 5.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb
    Round 253 128.6 3/6/24 Harry 11 lb 6.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb
    Round 255 127.8 3/26/24 Harry 11 lb 8 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
    Round 256 127.4 4/5/124 Harry 11 lb 8 Han Solo 12 lb 1 oz
    Round 257 126.4 4/15/24 Harry 11 lb 11 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
    Round 258 127.0 4/15/24 Harry 11 lb 7.5 oz Han Solo 11 ln 15 oz
    Round 259 127.0 5/7/24 Harry 11 lb 7.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
    Round 260 missed the round, though I weighed almost every day
    Round 261 129.8 5/25/24
    Round 262 131.0 6/4/24 Harry 11 lb 9.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1.5 oz
    Round 263 132.2 6/14/24 Harry 11 lb 7.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 15 oz
    Round 264 missed
    Round 265 135.2 7/4/24 Harry 11 lb 5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 15.5
    Round 266 134.8 7/14/24 Harry 11 lb 5.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
    Round 267 133.6 7/24/24 Harry 11 lb 5 oz Han Solo 12 lb 2 oz
    Round 268 Missed
    Round 269 137.6 8/14/24 Harry 11 lb 5.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1 oz
    Round 270 135.8 8/23/24
    Round 271 135.6 9/2/24
    Round 272 134.8 9/12/24 Harry 11lb 2.5 oz Han Solo 12lb 1.5 oz
    Round 273 135.0 9/22/24
    Round 274 132.8 10/2/24 Harry 11 lb 3.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb 2 oz
    Minka 11 lb 5.5 oz Milo 14 lb
    Round 275 135.2 10/12/24 Harry 11 lb 0 oz Han solo 12 lb 2 oz
    Minka 11 lb 5 oz Milo 14 lb .5 oz
    Round 276 134.4 10/24/24
    Round 277 135.2 11/1/24 Harry 11 lb 2.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb 3 oz
    Round 281 135.4
    Round 282 137.0 12/21/24 Harry 11 lb 2 oz Han Solo 11 ln 14.5 oz
    Round 283 137.8 12/31/24 Harry 11 lb 1 oz Han Solo 11 lb 15.5 oz
    Round 284 137.0 1/10/25
    Round 285 137.2 1/20/25 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
    Round 286 137.4 1/30/25 Harry 11 lb 1.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13.5 oz
    Round 287 138.2 2/9/25 Harry 11 lb 2.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 15 oz
    Round 288 136.2 2/19/25 Harry 11 lb 2 oz Han Solo 11 lb 15 oz

    SW: 136.2

    Day/Weight/Comment

    So I am starting to compare my paths to these dates in 2023. In January 2023, I started higher than this year, yet was at a fantastic weight by May. This year, I did not use January well, but when comparing the two years, if I get on track NOW, when I return up north just before May, I should be in a decent place. For comparison, I am 3.8 lb lower, and in the equivalent 2023 round I had managed to lose 2 pounds. Given my January sloppiness, I could see I was starting to slip into the “I can’t achieve it, so why do it” mode. While yes, I want that lower weight number, but I really have to get that focus more firmly onto health numbers. Also, as I futz up, how do I participate well here? Yes, I know the answer, but it you get my drift, it is hard to do what one should do. (Note: I did not mean to post this paragraph un-edited yesterday. Realizing now that I did.)

    2.20 – 136.0 Yesterday was interesting. Did my now rather typical 5 mile walk – 4 as a group (their pace), and one alone(my pace). Should have been a gym day, but was feeling Monday’s first workout, and now that I am having my first day with a trainer on Friday, I want to make sure that I am not in so much pain Friday that I cannot work with her, so I skipped. My planned restaurant meal, did not go as planned, due to the restaurant. They apologized lots, but not sure I will return. I did track everything and it appears I faired ok. Dealing with lunch restaurant today, and have already pre-tracked.

    2/21 – 135.8 Yesterday was solid, 5 miles walked (4 and 1 like before), tracked everyting. I stuck to my plan for the restaurant (poké and seltzer with lime). Today, I have my first of 10 sessions with a personal trainer. I am here until almost the end of April, so hoping to having done some learning during this time. Facing a restaurant AGAIN tonight for dinner. Not pre-tracking for this one, but I will track as I make my selections at the restaurant. Heading out for my 5 miles shortly.

    2/22 – 136.2 Yesterday’s activity was great. Diet prior to the restaurant was good. Restaurant was borderline. Went in with an uncertain plan. Hubby wanted to share the tuna tartare appetizer, which kind of pushed me away from a tuna tataki appetizer as an entre. I had a decent number of calories available so I splurged on the “buff and blu” fried oysters. I figured 6 fried oysters would be a treat, but could work. The tuna came, that was great. (oh, my gin and tonic was strong!) Then the oysters came. It was a platter of something like 14 or 16 of them!!! Argh! I had 10 of them. Hubby had the rest. But hubby got me to try a very small slice of his three pigs pizza (about the size of a slice of bread and I skipped the crust). Now I know I am over (I am tracking on my phone and seeing it grow). Then, what the heck, we ordered a bread pudding to share. It was literally 6” x 3” x 2+”. I had about 1/3. I’ve tracked everything (except that slice of pizza – too much brain function). Oh, and I only had ½ my gin and tonic.

    Now for the GOOD! Did my morning 5 miles. My 5th (solo) mile was my fastest pace in 2025. My personal trainer moved me up almost 3 hours on short notice, but I got over there in time. I really liked her, liked her methodology, and I think I will get a lot out of her guidance these next few months. I don’t hurt too bad this morning. Oh, and the exciting thing is that IN HER OPINION my muscles are going to respond quickly. Her comment was how good mu muscles were for not having worked out in two years. I replied, it’s been since before COVID (AKA over 5 years). Next session is Monday.

    Not worrying about the scale uptick. Hubby is away Sun/Mon and I VOW (you hear it now) to not have ice cream as entire meals while he is gone. I also won’t be facing dining out until at least Wednesday I would guess.

    2/23 – 136.6 Shoot! Hoping this is temporary from my over salty dinner. Yesterday, I also did a solo walk of 6.5 miles at an elevated pace, just not my fastest. Maybe I have fluid retention also going on from beating up my muscles these past few days. Calories were tracked yesterday, but I did use some of those burned during my walk. Should still have been some deficit. Today, hubby heads off for two days with the car. Consequently, when I go to the gym today and tomorrow, I will be riding my bike (only about 4 miles round trip).

    2/24 – 136.6 Walked 5.2 miles, biked 3 miles, 1+ hr weight training. Tracked everything though above what it should be. Let’s see how this shakes out.

    2/25 – 136.4 walked 5 miles, 15 min on treadmill (warm up), 1 hour personal trainer. Diet was spot on. I truly think there is some fluid retention involved in my numbers. I kind of recall observing this years ago as well.

    2/26 – 135.4 quieter day, but on track. 5 miles walked. No gym. Lots of grocery shopping. DD, SIL and grandbabies will be will us most of next round (March 3 – 10) trying to get ready for them. Today, I will walk, have to clean the 500 sq ft balcony and 80 ft of screening. Supposed to go to the gym to do “workout #2” on my own. I am worried I am pushing the pace a little fast. Today will be workout #4 and tomorrow with the trainer #5 in 7 days. I don’t want to burn out or get injured. Having the family come next week and not being able to make it to the gym as frequent will help ease me in. Online advice is to start with 3 times a week for a couple months getting acclimated and form, then moving up to 4 times a week. Five is first real week is a push.

    Meanwhile, seeing a “5” in my weight number is nice and I am hoping to close out this round keeping that 5. I have not started a round with such a 5 since December.

    2/27 – 135.2 Yesterday’s weight typo had to be wishful thinking. It is now corrected! I did my morning 5 miles, then I decided to NOT go to the gym yesterday. I see the trainer today, and want to be able to push myself. On Monday, I was unable to do that as (IMO) I pushed too many days in a row. I want this to stick, and don’t want to burn out and quit. This morning I was able to start the day without advil with my coffee.

    2/28 – 136.0 I am up, but it’s the day after trainer day. 25th was the also day after trainer and I am lower today than that morning. Today is no trainer. Based on that, tomorrow should be good, BUT dinner is a pasta night and in my past pasta is also a temporary up. Tracking was good yesterday. Walked the 5 miles, and did 1 hr weight training.

    3/1 –
  • judefit1
    judefit1 Posts: 1,202 Member
    Jude, 5’-2”, 67 YO
    HW 165
    SW Rnd 288: 129.4
    GW OA: 125
    Year 2 of JGM10D

    Learning to make good food (and drink) choices every day, holidays, birthdays, bad days, good days, vacations, family issues and other life events.

    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 foot surgery
    SW Rnd 276: DNW
    SW Rnd 277: 127.2
    SW Rnd 278: 126.6
    SW Rnd 279: 127.5 Thanksgiving
    SW Rnd 280: 129.5
    SW Rnd 281: 127.6
    SW Rnd 282: 128.8 Christmas
    2025
    SW Rnd 283: 129.3 New Years 2025
    SW Rnd 284: 129.9
    SW Rnd 285: 129.2
    SW Rnd 286: 128.5
    SW Rnd 287: 129.9
    SW Rnd 288: 129.4

    Goals this round:
    * MAKE IT HAPPEN!
    * more cardio- at least 4X wk
    * no snacking/ wine on Fridays or away

    2/20: 129.4
    2/21: DNW
    2/22: DNW
    2/23: DNW
    2/24: 131.6
    2/25: 130.5
    2/26: 129.9
    2/27: 129.9
    2/28: 129.7
    3/1:

    2/28: aand there goes February, with no real loss, but no real gain. Maybe that's just my winter maintenance, like my car. I need a 5 lb blanket to withstand the cold?
    Good news: I logged all day yesterday, was at 1075 calories. Tonight will be harder to log, at DD's for Friday night Happy Hour, always my tripping point.
    Strategy: salad before I go and don't graze: take a plate and put a specific amount on it, no seconds.
  • _JeffreyD_
    _JeffreyD_ Posts: 2,162 Member
    @Chapter_3 Your long post was motivating! Although I do not aspire to wearing high heels.
  • Blueberries59
    Blueberries59 Posts: 190 Member
    Me - Meg, 5'5", 66, desk job, moderate daily exerciser
    Daily Calories @ 1530 for one pound per round!
    GOAL #3 128 LBS

    Winners never quit and quitters never win – Vince Lombardi

    ROUND 288
    02/20 – 134.0 Morning Swim
    02/21 – 133.3 Trainer – upper body only today
    02/22 - 135.0 OMG – This is last night’s dinner with the in-laws – Morning swim
    02/23 – 133.0 Easy basement yoga (weight has been corrected)
    02/24 – 133.5 Easy basement yoga, zoo with DGS
    02/25 – 133.1 Morning swim
    02/26 – 132.7 PT exercises, a short walk to lunch from the office.
    02/27 – 133.1 Morning swim
    02/29 – 133.0 PT exercise, trainer


    These PT exercises are not strenuous but boy do they pick at those small muscles I didn’t know I had. They are meant to strengthen the area that has been off limit for several months or underdeveloped in the first place. Fingers crossed that the platelet shot seems to be doing its job. I have a skinny-friend dinner out tonight, so hopefully I won’t go too far astray.

  • BigappleBritt88
    BigappleBritt88 Posts: 121 Member
    36F 5’9
    SW - 175.8
    GW - 155

    Backstory
    In 2022 I was around 157lbs with 24% bf. Was definitely in the “best shape” of my adult life then. Since then I started a new career working from home as a developer. Have moved away from my family for fiancés job. We’ve moved several times to various states in a short time span. So far we’ve moved 3 times, all about 9 months apart. Welcomed two puppies into the mix. Lots of changes. Lots of time spent at home. Lots of time spent away from family. Fell out of touch with friends. All of the adjustments and figuring out how to manage/handle more daily responsibilities and navigate through this phase of life has manifested into me gaining 20+lbs and losing a lot of willpower, motivation, drive, positivity, etc that I once thrived on. Found this challenge and it has been helping me get it back. Nothing is permanent! Looking forward to working through this.

    Overall Goals and Challenges
    Goals
    1. Focusing on behavior and mindset. Calories have been going way over for so long I need to reel the behavior back in a healthy way.
    2. Don’t give up on the day when it’s challenging. Choose to make good decisions in those moments instead of giving in.
    Challenges
    1. Working from home makes it easy to stress eat or just eat out of boredom/habit.
    2. Sleeping less (have two puppies, a 9mo and a 1yr 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.

    Daily, Small, Attainable Goals
    1. Finish 1st 27oz water before 2pm
    2. Finish 2nd 27oz water before bed
    3. Alternate standing and sitting at desk every other hour during working hours (or stand at least half of the day).
    4. Hit maintenance calories at a minimum.
    5. -200 cal deficit on gym days
    6. If I go over cals, try to cap it at +200
    7. Weekly deficit of 1300cals.

    Helpful Reminders
    …it IS possible to achieve my goals. Sometimes it CAN just be that simple…

    Past Challenge Stats
    RND 279 : SW - 175.8 : EW - 176.4 : ⬆️ 0.6
    RND 280 : SW - 175.7 : EW - 176.9 : ⬆️ 1.2
    RND 281 : SW - 176.7 : EW - 176.9 : ⬆️ 0.2
    RND 282 : SW - 176.9 : EW - 178.4 : ⬆️ 1.5
    RND 283: SW - 178.4 : EW - 179.9 : ⬆️ 1.5
    RND 284: SW - 179.9 : EW - 181.2 : ⬆️ 1.3
    RND 285: SW - 181.2 : EW - 181.2 : 🟰 0.0
    RND 286 : SW - 181.2 : EW - 180.7 : ⬇️ 0.5
    RND 287 : SW - 180.7 : EW - 181.7 : ⬆️ 1.0
    RND 288 : SW - 181.7 : EW -
    Total : ⬆️ 5.9

    RND 288 SW - 181.7

    2/20 - 182.4
    2/21 - 183.0
    2/22 - 181.5
    2/23 - DNW
    2/24 - 182.4
    2/25 - 181.7
    2/26 - 183.1
    2/27 - 184.2
    2/28 - 183.3
    3/1

    Gym: rest day

    Wins: completed what I would call my first month in a long time where I didn’t just feel wildly out of control with my behaviors and mindset around food. That being said, the changes weren’t enough to turn the trend around so I updated my macros slightly yesterday. Will be enough to where it’s a challenge to meet the new goals but I will give it a go for March and see where it gets me. I’ve been this weight once before in my life and I was 2 pants sizes bigger then. So all of my efforts in the gym have made a difference. I think it’s earned me a higher calorie intake hence exploring new macros.

    Challenges: adjusting to the change and staying the course. 💪🏽
  • baileedobbie
    baileedobbie Posts: 6 Member
    Hi all. I’ve done this so many times in the past but I’ve never been this consistent until now. I’ve been weighing myself everyday for a while now so I’m going ahead and putting them all here.

    23F, 5’1
    Next Goal Weight: 190lbs
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 140lbs
    Weight to Go: 57.6lbs

    Highest Weight: 205lbs
    SW Round 288: 197.6lbs
    Total Weight Lost: 7.4lbs

    2/20
    Weight: 197.6
    Trend Weight: 197.6

    2/21
    Weight: 197.5
    Trend Weight: 197.5

    2/22
    Weight: 198.2
    Trend Weight: 197.8

    2/23
    Weight: 198.0
    Trend Weight: 197.8

    2/24
    Weight: 196.0
    Trend Weight: 197.5

    2/25
    Weight: 196.3
    Trend Weight: 197.3

    2/26
    Weight: 195.5
    Trend Weight: 197.0

    2/27
    Weight: 195.2
    Trend Weight: 196.8

    2/28
    Weight: 194.7
    Trend Weight: 196.5
    Got snacky last night, didn’t end in a deficit and no exercise so very pleased that I’m still trending downward.

    3/1
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,772 Member
    edited 2:32PM
    Round 288

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

    ROUND 245 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
    R287 EW= 195.8
    R288 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) = 0.8 LOST (Ending Weight 192.4)

    R286 (01/31/25 thru 02/09/25) = 3.3 GAINED (Ending Weight 195.7)

    R287 (02/10/25 thru 02/19/25) = 0.1 GAINED (Ending Weight 195.8)

    R288 (02/20/25 thru 03/01/25) = 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 195.8

    02/20-NS-(Trend Weight: NS)-

    02/21-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    02/22-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-

    02/23-197.2-(Trend Weight: 195.2)-

    02/24-195.4-(Trend Weight: 195.4)-

    02/25-195.8-(Trend Weight: 195.6)-

    02/26-197.8-(Trend Weight: 195.8)-

    02/27-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)- I overslept today and didn’t get to weigh. I honestly wasn’t planning on weighing anyway. Picked up my DGS from the bus just a little bit ago. He had ½ day today and again tomorrow due to P/T conferences. Tomorrow is Pajama day for him at school. He pays $1.00 to wear them and all the proceeds from K-12 will go to the graduating class. Luckily I bought him new ones for Christmas from the movie I took him to the theater to see “Wild Robot”. He’ll be extra cute tomorrow. I am planning a good low calorie/carb day today. Hopefully it won’t be derailed because my DD and DGS are here for their weekend.

    02/28-197.8-(Trend Weight: 196.1)- Normally it's a no-weigh Friday because of the early rise and medication changes on Fridays. However, I decided to weigh today because it’s the final day of my monthly challenges. So weight is after 3 hours of sleep. Scale is the same as the last time I stepped on it. After the travel day Wednesday, I guess I shouldn’t be too awful mad. What I am mad about is that (according to my monthly challenges) I gained 6.6 lbs in February. And Feb is the shortest month of the year!!!! Boy, do I ever have my work cut out for me. Anyway, after weighing I got my DGS on the bus at 7:15 and then the snow began to fall. Winter in Michigan, beautiful but l…o…n…g. Tomorrow is the funeral for my friend. You can tell I am getting old because there have been too many goodbyes.

    03/01-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
  • jspecies11
    jspecies11 Posts: 1,322 Member
    Shout out to those that are killing it this round!!
    🙌🙌🙌🙌
  • jspecies11
    jspecies11 Posts: 1,322 Member
    71 yo female; 5’5”
    Goals: optimize health, increase strength, stamina
    SW: 129# RGW: 128#
    Strategy:
    Hydration 💧 70 oz minimum
    Strength training 🏋️‍♀️ 4x/week
    Keep to calories/nutrition plan🥕
    Move daily 👣 8K steps minimum
    No ETOH 🚫🍷
    Showing today’s weigh in; yesterday’s success with plan.

    2/20 129.0# 💧🚫🍷
    2/21 127.8# 💧🥕🚫🍷
    2/22 127.8#💧🏋️‍♀️🥕👣🚫🍷
    2/23 126.8# 🏋️‍♀️🥕👣🚫🍷
    2/24 127.6#💧🏋️‍♀️🥕👣🚫🍷
    2/25 128.0# 💧🏋️‍♀️👣🚫🍷
    2/26 127.4# 🥕👣🚫🍷
    2/27 128.0#💧🏋️‍♀️🥕👣🚫🍷
    2/28 128.0#💧🏋️‍♀️🥕👣🚫🍷
    3/1
    Thank you @musicsax
  • jspecies11
    jspecies11 Posts: 1,322 Member
    @Chapter_3
    I really like the long post. Essentially she identified the person she wanted to become, identified as this person, made a plan and did what this type of person would do.
    This is very much in alignment with Atomic Habits.
    Thanks for the post. Inspiring.
  • Chapter_3
    Chapter_3 Posts: 1,105 Member
    edited 2:49PM
    SW Rnd 288 #58
    #ENGAGED #DRIVER
    #HSF #FINISHEACHDAY💪🏻

    Me / Mission/ RND 288 Commitments
    ************************

    F66, 5’6” married, MawMaw Proud. Clean P:E (ProteinG> (Cg+Fg) A clean/whole food WOE- Track macros, all fitness and NSVs. I’ve had an unhealthy relationship with food my entire life.

    Mission: Continuously improve daily habits that strengthen a “Healthy, Strong & Fit” identity.
    #HSF 📣#bestshapeofmylife📣
    #helpfulhabits #agingyounger

    📣BHAG Restated: My FIRST BHAG was to hit 128xlbs on this #HSF journey and maintain a “+ or -“ 2lb range @128xlbs by 1/30/2025. I did not make it. Maybe I’ll reach it this round! I want a sustainable #HSF BHAG that’s achievable with hard work & determination.

    R287 Commitments TO ME:
    *************************
    I am tracking all of these in “HabitKit”

    🏆 Calories/Macros/Protein
    😇CLEAN 300 cal deficit
    🧮P:E >1
    🥩Pg = 115g+
    🤸‍♂️10x
    🚶‍♀️10k 10x
    💗Z2 60min 8x
    🏋️‍♀️+25 min 5x
    ⏱️HIIT 5x
    📚 💦💤 7-8hrs 10x

    Backstory & JGMTD Progress
    **************************

    Lived in 140-150s throughout adulthood. 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

    👇🏻Feb Level Up (Down)
    *************************
    I pledge to prioritize each of these #HSF choices EVERY DAY of February:

    1. P:E: Protein g greater than 1:1 vs. Energy g. [Pg > (Cg+Fg)] (and cals = avg. maintenance).I will continue this CLEAN 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 a 5-min lymphatic massage & ⏱️“sprints” (which is NOW only fast jogging… 😂) and plyometrics (celebrating a 2” vertical jump) 😂. I read to “sprint” and jumping is vital to joint-health as we age…..
    5. On this journey, I have made positive progress with family relationships. Won’t detail here, but it’s a challenge & but improving. Mind, body & spirit are connected. I won’t be fully content until this part of my life is healthy too.
    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)!!!!

    👇🏻Progress since my 1st R231 7/31/23 NSVs/Journey Reflections
    ******************
    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 👏🏻🤩 (1/31/25 This is down due to injury - I pledge to recommit. )
    2. ✅#HSF: 🤸‍♂️ Daily stretch & mobility 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 115-125g 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… !
    14. I now love to read several times a week on habit formation, healthy aging, nutrition and movement.

    Previous Daily
    ****************
    2/21 Another do nothing day but working on my project. Ate at maintenance 🚫wuality. That is definitely emotional eating… I haven’t done that in forever, and, with no movement. Will I be ready to charge ahead? Quarterly “gals night” tonight so …. Am feeling vulnerable. Today, I am going to shelf the project- PERIOD.

    2/22 I ate & drank everything in sight last night with my girlfriends so I will weigh tomorrow. I received a reminder from my watch that my steps are down…
    Today: 💦🚶‍♀️💓🏋️‍♀️ 🏆🙏

    2/23 Tomorrow will be my come to Jesus scale reading. ✅💦🚶‍♀️💓🏋️‍♀️and macros/kcals until our MARDI GRAS parade pre-party. I usually do very well during Mardi Gras, but not yesterday. My “routine” keeps me focused and not having the routine and being overly tired contributed to my vulnerability. Today, my focus will be to begin to reestablish my routine. Going back and setting up my “format” for this round is actually the first step in the right direction!

    2/24 up at 3:30AM. This morning was one of those days I needed the scale. It is what it is, but I still think it’s heavy based upon no TMI, stress, lack of sleep, etc. but… It’s where I am. Able to walk twice between rain showers. Rained the entire day, good nutrition. I could have lifted weights, but decide to follow my general pattern of Sunday rest… ✅Macros. Body still discombobulated/ puffy. Mind and soul on the mend. Today: tennis match, but probably rained out… Followed by meeting with volunteers and City Councilmen. DGS chauffeur duties,- ending with a few hours of family time. I see myself having a better week getting back on schedule and moving! Want to get back in the groove I was in a couple of weeks ago🏋️‍♀️🚶‍♀️! Will finish strong!

    2/25 slept until 7 AM! Oh my gosh… I think my body finally relaxed a little. I totally forgot about the scale until just now… Pleased to have enjoyed some semblance of routine yesterday. Was it the stretching before I went to sleep? Cannot believe how great I feel sleeping so late… Night and day from so many days of not sleeping well! Based upon how I feel right now I’m ready to go! What a difference!

    2/26 4AM Wake up. The sleep roller coaster is not a fun one, but at least I got a good night sleep a couple of days ago. Nutrition is OK not perfect. Protein low. I ate at maintenance yesterday. I can only surmise that my weight is up a few lbs because I haven’t been walking and lifting as consistently. Body full of cortisol… It’s definitely not what I’m eating. My systems are off! Focus on 💦💦💦 and more consistency. And….. I’m not ENGAGED! I’m simply not as engaged this round as I want to be… come on!💪🏻

    2/27 still inching back to my groove. At least I’m walking again! My protein is low, my energy is low, but I’m staying positive!
    I haven’t gotten in a good 🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️in a good while so that will be my main goal today! Continue to 💦. Today is🎾, 🚶‍♀️💓🏋️‍♀️, & DGS! That means we’ll play a little basketball too! All in the midst of continuing to fight City Hall & it’s going well! Will finish R288 grateful and in the present moment…


    *********************
    ⚖️ & activities = actual day

    🏆Nutrition (ALL: IF, cals, macros, Pg)🚶‍♀️10k, 💗Z2, 🏋️‍♀️25 min 5x. Onward!
    *******************
    2/20 130.6 (2/18)
    2/21 DNW
    2/22 DNW 🚶‍♀️💓🏋️‍♀️
    2/23 DNW 🚶‍♀️💓
    2/24 ⚖️ 132.2🚶‍♀️💓🏆
    2/25 ⚖️ DNW 🚶‍♀️💓
    2/26 131.8 🚶‍♀️💓
    2/27 131.8 🚶‍♀️💓
    2/28 DNW
    3/1

    Daily
    *************
    2/28. Up early again sending my husband off for a bike race and forgot to ⚖️until after he left so must wait till tomorrow. yesterday I ate at maintenance and strong protein.

    NSV
    I’m noticing thought patterns and behavior patterns that led me to gain weight and achieve out of life balance while I was an executive working 60+ hours a week….

    Once I started a project, I couldn’t let go. Total OCD… Simply not caring for myself and unable to balance and horrible sleep patterns… It was literally impossible for me to balance my life… It wasn’t that I didn’t want to —I simply didn’t have the capacity /tools/habits/ etc. I currently have the exact same sensations / behaviors digging in fighting City Hall ….except…. I have a few more tools to safeguard and to provide limits. It’s a real struggle, but I recognize it, and I can take short breaks and pat myself on the back for self-awareness.

    I’m relaying this because thought patterns, behavior patterns,eating patterns /addictions are ingrained. It’s truly mind, body, soul.

    I’ve been able to take walking breaks, stretching, breathing, reflection & prayer, but it a constant battle. It’s HARD and this is tied directly to unhealthy patterns that lead to poor choices. I’m glad I have more awareness today. This is a huge win!

    #HSF
    #FINISHEACHDAY💪🏻
    📣#bestshapeofmylife
  • Chapter_3
    Chapter_3 Posts: 1,105 Member
    edited 2:43PM
    jspecies11 wrote: »
    @Chapter_3
    I really like the long post. Essentially she identified the person she wanted to become, identified as this person, made a plan and did what this type of person would do.
    This is very much in alignment with Atomic Habits.
    Thanks for the post. Inspiring.

    Yes. What a game plan!
    I thought the same. Atomic Habits. Sounds convincingly easy in theory, but oh so hard in reality! I loved the real world example of getting it done. Documenting her dream and following an action plan.

  • Chapter_3
    Chapter_3 Posts: 1,105 Member
    OK shout out to the laugh out louds this morn!

    @_JeffreyD_ for a brief moment, I imagined you in 👠! 😂

    @Skyleen75 ”thigh gap”. I’ve aspired to a “thigh-gap” for 53 of my 66 years. 😂 I honestly did not know it had a name!!!! 🤣
  • astroamy
    astroamy Posts: 1,289 Member
    USW: 241
    UGW: 175
    Mini-WL goal (195 lbs by May 19): 5.4 lbs to go
    Mini-goal for this round (Don't eat anything before tracking it first): 8/10

    SW Rnd 288: 201.2
    2/20 - 201.2 walking
    2/21 - 200.8 cycling
    2/22 - 199.2 walking
    2/23 - 198.4 cycling
    2/24 - 199.6 walking
    2/25 - 199.2 cycling
    2/26 - 198.8 walking
    2/27 - 199.6 walking
    2/28 - 200.4
    3/1 -

    Ugh! I hate seeing that 2 again, but I know it is just a pop up.
  • AR10at50
    AR10at50 Posts: 1,685 Member
    F, 59, 5’5
    SW-187 Sep. 2014
    UGW-150, then 140
    RGW-156 Thank you @quiltingjaine !!!🌸And Thank you @musicsax for keeping us on track!!!!!💚

    2/26-157
    2/28-155-
  • CamandJarvis
    CamandJarvis Posts: 2,209 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; R285: 166.8; R286: 169.3; R287: 168.3

    Last weight
    2/19 - 168.3

    Round Goal: N/A - bulking

    Day, Weight, Comment
    2/20 - 168.0
    2/21 - 167.7
    2/22 - 167.9
    2/23 - 170.0
    2/24 - 169.4
    2/25 - 167.9
    2/26 - 168.7
    2/27 - 168.4
    2/28 - 168.0 - A little drop from TOM arriving. My app is getting closer to predicting accurately (it predicted tomorrow) with this being my 3rd TOM since stopping all hormonal medication. This is good and I'm glad there's regularity there. I'm having a few more symptoms this time around but there's been a lot going on that, according to the book I was reading, could be causing it. It's almost all lifestyle changes. Plus, being sick earlier this week probably didn't help much as I haven't worked out and I know that really helps regulate things, too. Anyway, Sunday is BigBro's birthday so he's coming by tomorrow for his birthday dinner and I'm making him a chocolate zucchini bread since he has liked that before and won't tell me what else he wants. That said, the Man is in the local office today so we're going to have date night tonight instead. All this to say, my logging will be estimates at best for today and tomorrow. Reading on the app, it's better to either skip logging the entire day OR estimate as close as possible meals for the day and to absolutely NOT log some meals but not all (since the app won't know if you skipped a meal or didn't log. The way it is programmed it will assume you skipped a meal so if my weight is up after "skipping" dinner (didn't log eating out) then it thinks that my calories and macros are too high and will decrease, even if the reality is that I ate too much and had high sodium and I am, in fact, quite alright with where I'm at calorie/macro-wise). Good to know! It will be a busy day tomorrow but I'll do my best to hop on for the end of round check in! If not, great round and see you in the next one!!
    3/01

    Previous Day's Comments
    2/20 - Wow, I didn't realize I had missed two days of checking in! Yesterday was very hectic with the cold snap that blew in. I worked from the living room with a fire going and didn't bring my personal computer with to check in which is challenging - going from 3 large screens to one tiny laptop. Today, as much as I'd love to have a fire going, I have a dental appointment this afternoon, right after lunch, and I won't dare leave a fire going, or even hot coals, while going 45 minutes away. Despite my alarm jolting me from a very realistic dream and knowing that it is miserably cold and I want nothing more than to just stay in bed cuddled up with the pups, I dragged myself to the gym. It was a good workout overall. One more of Coach's workouts and I'm done! On to my own program next week. I need to put my workout in one of the apps I'm trialing so I can keep track of it since it's currently only written down on a sheet of paper. I also need to plan out one more dinner for next week so I can finish off my grocery list for tomorrow morning. I'm also trying out an app recommended by one of the gym's trainers for macro tracking (called MacroFactor) and it will adjust calories and macros based on inputs. I've synced it so my weight gets automatically tracked and I'm trying different configurations to see if I can get my steps to sync as well. Technology is hard sometimes. Here's to hoping this works!
    2/21 - I don't know if I'm simply dropping bloat/water weight or if my body has caught up and what was a 10% bulk is now a maintenance, if not a slight deficit. This is okay, though, since I was planning to drop into a maintenance on Monday so I could then begin a cut so it feels like I'm simply ahead of the game. Today I've only tracked using my new MacroFactor app to get used to it. I'm well over on carbs already, though I suppose I could adjust my dinner to account for that. I need more fat and protein - a lot more protein. I may give in and make a protein shake since I'm also behind on my water intake and that will knock out two concerns in one solution. Feeling good. I still need to input my new workout plan into an app for next week so I'm not trying to remember everything or losing my paper (and can track weights/reps for future reference). I'll do that this weekend at some point. Likely later since BF is going to have a late night since he's about 4 hours away and has an interview between 3-5 tonight (meaning he won't leave until likely closer to 6 maybe 7 after documenting). I'll probably be in bed before he gets home unless things change. Especially as there's a potential for ice tonight starting after about 5pm between where he is and our house so he'll be having to take things slow and careful.
    2/22 - DNP
    2/23 - We had date night last night. It was more of a late lunch/early dinner since the place we went to didn't open until 3. It's our favorite restaurant that closed a couple years ago and has since built their own building (rather than rent) and reopened the end of January. We've been wanting to go but life has been so hectic, especially with BF's travel. I knew I'd be up today and that's okay. I've gone ahead and set my goal on my MacroFactor app to losing 0.5lb/week and it'll adjust and improve it's guidance week to week. It has me at 1875 calories which is a steep drop off, but it wanted me to drop down to 1675 calories and losing 0.8lb/week. I'd rather ease in if I can. I still need to input my workouts into an app which I'll do once I post this, so I'm prepared for tomorrow morning. Overall, I'm feeling good. Behind on water today but focused on catching up!
    2/24 - Last minute dinner and I definitely ate too much. I don't know if I simply ate too much or if something I ate didn't agree with me since I woke up with the full intention to go to the gym and after drinking my nuun (as I do every single gym morning) I felt so nauseous and lightheaded so I passed out on the couch with the dogs to not disturb BF. I do feel a bit better and I was able to eat some very plain eggs for some kind of sustenance so I'm glad. Hopefully it'll pass soon.
    2/25 - Wowza. Due to a late work day, I missed one of my snacks so I was under carbs by 18g. There's no buffer offered so I'm maintaining a +/- 10g buffer from coaching. I'm battling a bit of a loss of appetite with feeling under the weather. Unfortunately today I'm feeling a bit worse, and if BF's experience is telling, the next 2-3 days will get increasingly worse. Ick. I've decided, regardless of how I'm feeling, I'm taking this week as a deload at the gym and will re-evaluate how I'm feeling whether I can resume Monday next week. I'm on track today, just need a couple small snacks. Thinking a protein shake for both protein and additional water intake and an apple to hit carbs. I'm nearly to my upper buffer limit on fat already so I think these snacks will be sufficient to get me to hit goals.
    2/26 - Dinner was heavy and TOM is set to arrive in the coming days. I'm not sure which had a bigger impact. I updated my goals on MacroFactor to be higher fat and lower carb to be more aligned with my bulking macros. Dropping 30g fat and increasing carbs by 50g while still moving from bulk to cut seemed a little too severe. Now I'm much more aligned. It did mess up my macros yesterday since I made the change after lunch but I knew it'd change things. That's okay. Today I've pre-logged and managed to squeeze in a good snack for the afternoon which I found I needed now my appetite is returning I'm still not feeling 100% but I am noticing improvement in my fatigue levels so I'm hoping I'm through the worst of this sickness and can move on and return to routine next week without issue.
    2/27 - I'm definitely bloated, thinking this is due to TOM which is arriving any day now and should drop off shortly. Not working out this week may also have a small impact since I'm allowing myself a de-load week and now recovering from that bout of sickness that (so far) seems to be improving. Sickness inspired me a de-load so I'm simply following through despite feeling better today to have gone to the gym. Also best I be sure I'm not contagious before getting back to the gym so it all balances out. One week won't undo all my progress. I've noticed hunger increasing which was expected with transitioning to a cut like this so I'm glad my appetite is back. Hopefully next week it won't drop with my check in.
    2/28
  • quiltingjaine
    quiltingjaine Posts: 6,478 Member
    deepwoodslady wrote: »
    quiltingjaine wrote: »

    @quiltingjaine How is it that You are the one that went on the Cruise and I am the one that GAINED all the Weight? Oh, that's right.....it's prolly from putting all that Garbage in my mouth every night. Thanks for the tip on the hot water. I don't crave coffee anymore in the evening, just chocolate and sugar. But I'll try anything!

    Donna, I don’t know that I crave coffee at night either🤷‍♀️ Just that it’s easy to make a cup of instant if I want that mysterious “something.” Hot water seems to work IF I remember to skip adding the instant!
  • quiltingjaine
    quiltingjaine Posts: 6,478 Member
    Female 5’1” Age 75 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
    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
    Rnd 285 136.0 AW 135.45
    Rnd 286 134.5 AW 136.3 (9days)
    Rnd 287 no scale- cruising
    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.

    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)

    JamesClear “New goals don't deliver new results. New lifestyles do. And a lifestyle is a process, not an outcome. For this reason, all of your energy should go into building better habits, not chasing better results.”

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

    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

    No SW Rnd 288
    2/20 At sea. Up on Lido having coffee. Going to “Sea Day Brunch” this morning. It was not great.
    2/21 Horrible headache. Had coffee and went back to the cabin because my headache wasn’t better. Barely got into the bathroom before I lost the coffee
    2/22 Ensenada
    2/23 HOME! Carl has caught a cold and been asleep since he walked in the door! My Garmin with a 2 month old battery died so I have no tracked steps since we left on 2/8!
    2/24 139.0 Very pleased with this after a 2 week cruise. Only a 1.5# gain. I had a cocktail every night which I know isn’t great for the body but you know they aren’t loaded with alcohol. Thanks to salad it was easy to get veg and Guy’s Burgers (protein)- no bun, no fries. The buffet food was just odd and the desserts were pretty tasteless and many were very dry. DH has a cold and has been asleep almost constantly since we walked into the house. Thankfully DD#2 picked us up at the airport and got the luggage into the house. (Her DH is dealing with a kidney stone and having rotator cuff surgery on Friday!)
    2/25 138.0 DH wanted In-n-Out. The only thing he has eaten in 2 days.
    2/26 138.0 DH sleeping a lot but cold seems to be getting better. Today I get my second Prolia shot.
    2/27 139.0 DH improving, we skipped community Bingo. I need to get my TMI together.
    2/28 137.5 Finally TMI! And 1 day of paying attention to my eating.
  • the_reflex
    the_reflex Posts: 247 Member
    edited 6:02PM
    Round 282 88.8 kg
    Round 283 88.4
    Round 284 87.75
    Round 285 87.55
    Round 286 87.2
    Round 287 86.9

    Day 1, Thu 86.4
    Day 2, Fri 87.4 median is 86.9
    Day 3, Sat 87.5 median is 87.4
    Day 4, Sun 87.2 median is 87.3
    Day 5, Mon 87.1 median is 87.2
    Day 6, Tue 86.6 median is 87.15
    Day 7, Wed 86.4 median is 87.1
    Day 8, Thu 85.8 median is 86.85
    Day 9, Fri 86.5, median is 86.6
    Day 10, Sat 86.3, median is 86.55 which is a loss from the last round. This round has been the most difficult so far. 3 cases of overeating for various reasons (days 1, 3 and 7). I'm still on track for reaching goal weight at my preferred date but I won't jynx it by saying the date.
  • patriciafoley1
    patriciafoley1 Posts: 230 Member
    2/19 w 160.4, steps 21,530, calories eaten 1034, calories burned 2566
    2/20 w 160.2, steps 23,622, calories eaten 1004, calories burned 2634
    2/21 w 158.6, steps 21,292, calories eaten 1077, calories burned 2537, Met my mini goal of160 today next mini goal 157
    2/22 w 158.6, steps 24,112, calories eaten 1043, calories burned 2702
    2/23 w 158.6, steps 21,926, calories eaten 1235, calories burned 2832
    2/24 w 157.6, steps 22,762, calories eaten 1141, calories burned 2692
    2/25 w. 157.4 steps 16,520, calories eaten 1170, calories burned 2470 note forgot to put my tracker on after charging, until almost noon, and I had shoveled snow in the am, so this is off
    2/26 w. 157.2 shopping this am, as we made it down our ice mountain, and I bought two new pairs of jeans, one size 14, one 12-14 and both fit, after the 16s were getting very saggy and the 18s were falling off. Been a long time since I was in a 14. And I have cucumbers, spinach and argula again!
    forgot to add steps etc for yesterday steps 15,633 calories eaten 1214 calories burned 2435
    2/27 w 157.2 steps 22,512, calories eaten 1222, calories burned 2461
    2/28 w 157.2 I would sure like to lose that two tenths of a pound and be at my next mini goal by tomorrow but I will just have to be patient.
  • acsmyth1
    acsmyth1 Posts: 39 Member
    Goals for the round:
    Weigh daily - ✔️
    Drink 2L water a day - ✔️
    Stay under calorie goal - ✔️

    End of the last round = 160.2

    Thursday 20th - 159.4 😊
    Friday 21st - 158.4 😊
    Sat 22nd - 158.0 😊
    Sun 23rd -157.2 😊
    Mon 24th - 158.0
    Tues 25th - 157.0 😊
    Wed 26th - 156.8 😊
    Thu 27th - 156.0 😊
    Fri 28th -155.0 😊
    Sat 1st
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,775 Member
    My fifth round! Thank you for the accountability

    End of the last round = 61.6

    Friday 20th. 61.3 😊 trend ⬇️
    Sat 21st 61.2 😊 trend ⬇️
    Sun 22nd DNW
    Mon 23rd DNW
    Tues 24th 61.2 trend ⬇️.
    Wed 25th 61.2 (again!) 😊 trend ⬇️
    Thu 26th 61.2 yet again! trend ↔️
    Fri 27th 60.9 😊 trend ⬇️. Progress at last!
    Sat 28th
    Mon 1st

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