Just Give it 10 days Round 288

musicsax

🎷 66 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 288(my 218th). So grateful as always @Quiltingjaine.
So here we go again, I’m just keeping plugging away! New round, taking something forward from @Chapter_3 (yet 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 get back to 139s. I need to be diligent as only 3-5 days per round staying on the wagon is not sufficient to get me back to where I want to be & then relaxing for the last 2/3 is not acceptable! 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
• 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
End of round 285 – 144 (3 pound gain) 21-31.01.25
End of round 286 – 141.8 (2.2 pound lost) 1-9/01/25
End of round 287 – 142.6 (0.8 up) 10-19 March 2025

I am the driver in my life & not the passenger, I need to drive my life to a healthy life.
2/19 142.6 (trend 142.5) 7.85 miles walked. Not the best round gained 0.8 pound, if only I could stop these mid-round hiatuses! Maybe I should look at 5 days at a time 😊.

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SW Rnd 288 142.8
2/20 142.8 (trend 142.5) 13.64 miles walked. Really need to make this round count.
2/21 142 (trend 142.4) No structured walking, travelled up to spend the day with DD & 2 DGS, we visited a science theme park. On the journey up I saw an empowering quotation on the back of a van “ Life is a state of mind – strength is from within” ; it struck a cord.
2/22 DNW - travelled up yesterday evening with DH too DSs, we are looking after DGDs whilst he & DIL have a weekend away. 8.43 miles walked.
2/23 DNW - took DGDs to Yorkshire Sculpture Park, plenty of walking potential, but 3 year old gets tired quickly & the weekend is all about them, so total of 4 miles walked at slow pace & plenty time spent on the natural climbing/balancing play equipment 😁
2/24 142 – (trend 142.3) No structured walking, last day taking care of DGDs, then travelled home. Half way through round. Just heard this morning on Breakfast TV "health is wealth", - motivation for next 5 days.
2/25 144 (trend 142.5) 7.55 miles walked.
2/26 143.8 (trend 142.6) 8.7 miles walked.
2/27 143.6 (trend 142.8) no structured walking; child minding little DGD.
2/28
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👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!!! 👍👍.

SModa61

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 –
3/1 –

Skyleen75

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 wowza wasn’t expecting that. I definitely ate a bit more, but not of epic portions (at least I didn’t think so). There is definitely TOM at play here, both with my shoveling food into my mouth and bloat.
I am struggling to toe the line but I am not giving up.
I’ve gained roughly 10lbs this winter. Which is exactly the gain I struggle with every single year. I’m not against having a winter fluctuation as long I also get on board for the Spring/Summer/Fall fluctuation!!!!
I am feeling good that I am still actively trying to do better. I am learning a lot about myself and what does or doesn’t work.
This is around the time I started making progress last year. Let’s see if I really do operate on one giant seasonal cycle.

judefit1

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:
3/1:

2/27: if maintaining at 130ish was my goal, it'd be great but it's not, so that's information. For most of the last year I haven't logged what I eat because I went smoothly from losing to maintaining. Not so since surgery/ the holidays and my 5 lb gain. I clearly need a change.

3/27 is DP's birthday, with 4 other important birthdays (including mine) in between. From today until then (30 days) I'll log every calorie/every day to see what's actually happening. Starting this morning.

See you on my regular MFP page, which has been sadly neglected!

Chapter_3

SW Rnd 288 #58
#ENGAGED #DRIVER
#HSF #FINISHEACHDAY💪🏻

Me / Mission/ RND 288 Commitments
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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:
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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
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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)
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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
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1. ✅HSF: Avg. close to 9k steps per day for 12+ mos. Not bad. It’s no longer a “daily goal” because it’s now a daily healthy habit - #HSF 👏🏻🤩 (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
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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!💪🏻

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⚖️ & activities = actual day

🏆Nutrition (ALL: IF, cals, macros, Pg)🚶‍♀️10k, 💗Z2 60 min, 🏋️‍♀️25 min 5x. Onward!
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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
3/1

Daily
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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! Still tracking all intake via MFP. Thats truly incredible that I’ve stuck with it…
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…

#HSF
#FINISHEACHDAY💪🏻
📣#bestshapeofmylife

cyndiemi

Round 288
February 20 – March 1, 2025
My 9th round in a row! 😊 I am a 70 year old retired RN, caregiver for my husband and my mother in cold, snowy, NE Ohio. We have two adult, married children and four adult, unmarried granddaughters, a spoiled Yorkie, and a spoiled cat, both of whom were rescued.

HW 222 in 2022
GW 130
SMART Goals for this session:
1. Keep net carbs below 30
2. Keep kcal below 1200
3. Measure portion sizes of everything this round
4. Lose one pound in ten days
5. Practice supportive/positive mantra at least once per day for 10 days
👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE choice 👍👍

SW Rnd 288
2/20 132.8 132.8 mother in hospital, husband confused. Kept to diet plan by using protein drinks for meals/snacks. Little to no exercise, just waiting, waiting, waiting.
2/21 131.2 mother moved to a higher level of care at a larger medical center. Little exercise but caloric/carb intake on target Daughter coming in tonight to help for a week watching her dad.<3
2/22 130.2
2/23
2/24 130
2/25 130 Mother still in hospital. I am able to be down there most of the day since our daughter is watching her dad.
2/26 dnw
2/27 130.2 Mother still in hospital. Daughter flies out tomorrow morning. Looking at rehab placement for now
2/28
3/1

_JeffreyD_

Male: 67
6’-2”
OSW: 237.8 (Nov. 2016.) I was actually at 250 in 2011 or so…
OGW: 199 (just to say I did)
Maintenance Range Goal: 200-205


Simple Goals for this round with the hope that they turn into habits:

1. Log my food daily; eat cleaner and work on portion control.
2. Daily exercise; at least some movement.
3. Be mindful of triggers around food. Take a pass on mindless snacking on small “harmless” high carb food laying around. It’s death by a thousand paper cuts.

Round 288 Posts
This is my posting format….

Month/Day: Scale Reading - First thing today after bathroom visit before getting dressed. / Comment

Previous posts:

2/20: 230.6
DW made something for dinner yesterday that was so good it had to be bad. “Deconstructed Eggroll.” MFP has several options for logging it so I tried to find the one closest to her recipe.

I actually drove to the gym yesterday just to walk the track. I tried walking outside, but there is just no will-power there. Too cold. To relieve the boredom of walking a track that is 7 laps to a mile, I just made the track a portion of my circuit throughout the building. I am sure the folks in the cardio rehab, the treadmills, the free weights and the exercise bikes think I am lost because I keep wandering by every 4 minutes or so.

2/21: 230.6
Yesterday was spent running from one calendar appointment to the next. Five of them. On the bright side, no time to stuff my face. 😊

2/22: 232.0
Yesterday, looking back it seemed like an all-carb day. But when I see the log, I am surprised by the amount of protein. Still too many carbs. I am inspired by this group to NOT quit.

2/23: 231.0
Pretty much stayed on plan yesterday. I ate reasonably and got a walk in on a very nice (low wind) day.

As the days get longer and warmer I am looking forward to getting out on my new ebike. Why did I buy an ebike? There are a few reasons and a couple of them are good. 😊

1. It’s the latest thing. HA!
2. My old bike, while in decent shape for 30 years old, was getting close to replacement. At my age I want to get something to last the rest of my life. (that sounds morbid) I think ebike fits the bill
3. When going on a ride with DW, there was a BIG difference between my endurance/speed and hers. She got an ebike two years ago and flipped the script. She is the speck in the distance now. I loved it and so did she. My new bike will not result in me leap-frogging her. It will even us out.
4. We occasionally take bikes with friends on trips to scenic locations (Colorado, Michigan, Missouri.) Lots to see and lots of terrain. We want to do this more, not less, as we get older. The more help we get, the more we can see on longer rides. Colorado for example involves mountains and thin air and altitude which translates to short rides. Our friends are using ebikes now too. (except for my over the top friend Tom who climbs mountains with a standard bike. Even he has talked about getting one.)
5. Our bikes are the kind that you need to pedal for the motor to kick in. I won’t be able to buzz around like a motorcycle. The motor can be adjusted or turned off as well for a variety of workout possibilities.
6. And, speaking of weather, the ebike will take some excuses off the table. I really dislike biking in the wind. (first world problem) Wind will not be as much of a factor in deciding to go for a spin.


Long post…..

2/24: 231.2
I don’t understand the uptick. Calories were a bit over, but exercise was great. I did get out for a nice long ride yesterday. This is how excited I was to get outside and ride. I set up my Strava for the ride, put my phone in the cradle on my handlebars and forgot to push the start button. I didn’t notice until after the ride and I went to the phone to check my stats. ALSO, I wanted to use the bike exercise function on my watch to check my heart rate. Forgot that too.


2/25: 230.6
I am not going to turn my JGMTD posts into “all bikes all the time,” but I need to report that yesterday it was everything I was hoping for. I discovered there is definitely a workout hidden behind the motor of an ebike. It all depends on my pace and selected assistance level. Wonderfully sore muscles this morning.

2/26: 230.4
I consider this a victory when I think about some of the dumb food choices I made yesterday. Someone brought donuts to the study group I was in yesterday. I had one. No big deal. Did I really need two? For supper, did I really need a whole baked potato?

DW diagnosed with asthma yesterday. Shocking to us. We thought it was allergies. I hope the treatment helps.

1/20/25 : 231.0)
SW a day before.


2/27: 230.4
Snaccidents yesterday.

2/28
3/1


Historical Averages:

R 94: 210.7 (20191108 = date of the last day of the round)
R 95: 210.3
R 96: 210.5
R 97: 211.3 (20191208)
R 98: 212.7
R 99: 212.5* (some ghost vaycay entries)
R 100: 215.0* (ghost vaycay entries) (20200107)
R 101: 216.0* (some ghost vaycay entries)
R 102: 212.6
R 103: 211.9 (20200206)
R 104: 210.9
R 105: 212.5
R 106: 211.2 (20200307)
R 107: DNF
R 115: 215.6 (20200605)
R 116: 213.7
R 117: 213.1
R 118: 212.1 (20200705)
R 119: 212.4
R 120: 211.5
R 121: 207.9 (20200804)
R 122: 207.4
R 123: 207.3
R 124: 209.4 (20200903)
R 125: 208.9
R 126: 209.6
R 127: 209.1 (20201003)
R 128: 210.0
R 129: 210.6
R 130: 210.7 (20201102)
R 131: 211.5
R 132: 209.2
R 133: 211.7 (20201202)
R 134: 211.0
R 135: 211.5
R 136: DNW (20210101)
R 137: DNW
R 138: DNW
R 139: 215.7
R 140: 215.2 (20210210)
R 141: 213.6
R 142: 212.8 (20210302)
R 143: 211.5
R 144: 212.2
R 145: 211.6 (20210401)
R 146: DNW – scale broke during this round.
R 147: 213.1
R 148: 212.3 (20210501)
R 149: 209.7 (vacay 2nd half)
R 150: 210.4 (vacay 1st half)
R 151: 210.7
R 152: 211.0 (20210610)
R 153: 210.7
R 154: 210.6
R 155: 210.0 (20210710)
R 156: 210.9
R 157: 210.6
R 158: 207.8 (20210809)
R 159: 207.9
R 160: 205.9
R 161: 206.2 (20210908)
R 162: 205.9
R 163: 206.8
R 164: 207.1 (20211008)
R 165: 207.0
R 166: 207.3
R 167: 207.8 (20211107)
R 168: 206.2
R 169: 207.3
R 170: 208.2 (20211207)
R 171: 208.6
R 172: 207.4
R 173: 210.5 (20220106) Mostly estimated
R 174: 210.5 Mostly estimated
R 175: 211.8 Mostly estimated
R 176: 213.6 (20220205)
R 177: 214.6
R 178: 213.7
R 179: 213.7 (20220307)
R 180: 213.7
R.181: 214.2
R 182: 216.4 (20220406)
R 183: DNW
R 184: 216.2
R 185: 217.0 (20220506)
R 186: 216.8
R 187: 215.9
R 188: 217.1 (20220605)
R 189: 216.2
R 190: 215.5
R 191: 217.3 (20220705)
R 192: 217.9
R 193: DNW
R 194: 215.2 (20220804) Some guesstimates early I the round with no scale.
R 195: 216.2
R 196: 213.8
R 197: 216.0 (20220903)
R 198: 213.6
R 199: 214.7 (partial round)
R 200: 215.4 (20221003)
R 201: 215.6
R 202: 214.8
R 203: 215.7 (20221102)
R 204: 216.7
R 205: 217.2
R 206 DNW
R 207: 217.4
R 208: 218.6
R 209: DNW (20230101)
R 210: DNW
R 211: DNW
R 212: DNW
R 213: DNW (20230210)
R 214: 222.5 (post-surgery date)
R 215: 221.5 (20230302)
R 216: 222.2
R 217: 221.8
R 218 – 226 no data. AWOL
R 227: 224.8
R 228 – 242 no data. AWOL
R 243: 225.3 (20231207)
R 244: 224.4
R 245 – R 249 AWOL
R 250: 226.2
R 251: 227.4
R 252: 226.1 (20240306)
R 253: 223.0
R 254: 223.6
R 255: 224.4 (20240405)
R 256: 221.7
R 257: 220.4 incomplete
R 258: 223.2 (20240505)
R 259: 222.1
R 260: 220.1
R 261: 220.6 (20240604)
R 262: 219.3
R 263: 221.5
R 264: 221.4 (20240704)
R 265: 219.9
R 266: 219.8
R 267: AWOL
R 268: 219.1
R 269: 221.4
R 270: 222.4
R 271 to R 273: AWOL
R 274: 219.1 (20241012)
R 275: 219.6
R 276: 221.7 (20241101)
R 277: 221.3
R 278: 223.6
R 279: 224.7 (20241201)
R 280: 225.3
R 281: 227.2
R 282: 227.6 (20241231)
R 283: DNW
R 284: DNW
R 285: DNW (20250130)
R 286: DNW
R 287: 231.1

I like to track averages due to my wild fluctuations. For the same reason, I like to weigh daily so I can see the lows from time to time. It gives me hope.

quiltingjaine

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 ct together.

Blueberries59

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, PT exercises

Darn, and I was pretty good yesterday. This small bump is punishment for that corn muffin I shouldn’t have eaten at lunch. I ordered grilled fish and veggies, but then it showed up with this delicious looking muffin on the side. No, no, no, gone.

Krysless2

Pw(Wed):160.7

• Thu3/27🫥163.8;+3.1
  so very bad. This right here is the reason America should NOT legalize marijuana! Forgetting all the political pros and cons for a moment- just imagine the obesity rates here once you legalize and make it more accessible to us overweight people! I imagine a new type of pandemic. At least I am aware and I no longer do it every day like I used to🤔
  C3110✖️;C13%✔️;M620✖️
  

(Click for Tickers: 🙃or🫥)

Day B4⚖️(Wed-2/19 > Fri-2/28):
Under Cals (2427):
🙃🫥🙃🙃🫥🫥🫥🫥🔘🔘
Under Carbs(18%):
🫥🫥🙃🙃🫥🙃🙃🙃🔘🔘
MVE500Cals(445):
🙃🫥🫥🙃🫥🙃🫥🙃🔘🔘
Didn’t.Eat.After.8pm:
🙃🙃🫥🫥🫥🙃🫥🫥🔘🔘
No Drinking🍻:
🙃🫥🙃🫥🫥🫥🫥🫥🔘🔘
YesDays(MoveCals+UndCs):
🙃🫥🫥🫥🫥🫥🫥🫥🔘🔘
Scale (Thu-2/20 > Sat-3/01):
📉📉📉📈📈📉📊📈🔲🔲

• 02/28 Fri ~ 9th Day
  
• 03/01 Sat ~ Last Day
  **MiniGoals:- Get Under 156
  - Checked off 8 out of 10 YES days for my daily mini-goals

Prev Days:(Cliff’s Notes in color):

• Wed2/26🫥160.7;-0
  ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ C2445✖️;C10%✔️;M309✖️
  
• Tue2/25🫥160.7;-.8
  ~ hubby’s on a work trip so things are a little off at home
  C2663✖️;C18%✖️;M386✖️
  
• Mon2/24🫥161.5;+1.5
  ~ bad bad
  C2663✖️;C18%✖️;M386✖️
  
• Sun2/23🫥160;+3.3
  ~ No comments really C2970✖️;C40%✖️;M655✔️
  
• Sat2/22🫥156.7;-1.1
  ~ Another rest day but didn’t eat a bunch of food
  C1599✔️;C14%✔️;M267✖️
  
• Fri2/21🫥157.8;-.7
  ~ Rest day** hubby ordered pizza
  C2262✖️;C19%✖️;M248✖️
  
• Th2/20🙃158.5;-1.1
  ~ Not too shabby
  C1676✔️;C20%✖️;M511✔️
  
• SW159.6:🙃or🫥
  ~ let’s get another loss!!
  

jspecies11

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
3/1
Thank you @musicsax

Chapter_3

⚠️ WARNING‼️
Radical long post that may help just one person… Or not… It made me think long and hard and gear up!!

This story was posted yesterday to X, but I read it this morning. I am not a nutritionist. I am not a doctor. I am not a health expert. I am not anything. All I know is this post resonated with me. She had a vision board. She decided what she wanted to be in one year. She placed it in categories and she had an action plan for each category. It builds on the good habits of creating an identity. Taking steps to create that identity and assume the identity before you reach it. All choices are based on choosing the identity. I am not endorsing anything. I’m merely showing it as an example…

Basically, it’s creating your WHY and HOW - an individual action plan to reach your dreams!… Creating new habits along the way to reach & sustain your new identity. Perhaps you implement over a longer period of time or a shorter period of time… You can do whatever you want! Here it is….

POST
By Allyson Taft
This is mortifying to post, but many of you have DMed asking to see my full transformation and advice about how I did it.

So here it goes.

This is exactly how I lost 120+ lbs and changed my entire life in just under a year.

First, I thought of the life I wanted and person I wanted to be.

1. Attractive 
2. Skilled at entertaining
3. Interesting 
4. Good at conversation/comfortable in crowds
5. Well-dressed
6. Able to walk in heels 

Next I looked at who I currently was and made a list of outcomes that would need to occur to realize my dream life. Then I broke down each outcome into the actions I could take to make it happen.

To be more attractive, I needed to:

Lose 120 lbs.

I did this by walking 8500+ steps/day, drinking 80+ oz water/day, tracking my calories and maintaining a 1000 calorie/day deficit. Following this system, I lost just over 2 lbs per week for 11 months to realize this outcome.

Whiten my teeth.

I became rigid about brushing my teeth and flossing my teeth at least twice per day. I bought extra strength Crest Whitestrips and used them every Sunday night until I was satisfied.

Clear up my skin.

I joined Curology and followed their prescribed morning and evening skincare routines. I wore sunscreen. And I drank 80+ oz water every day.

Go blonde.

I found the best salon in Atlanta and reached out. It took me 4 months to get an appointment. After that, I told the stylist my goals and fully leaned on her expertise and advice. It took several appointments before I was blonde. (This was expensive.)

To be more skilled at entertaining, I needed to:

Practice hosting people.

I made myself invite friends over once/quarter for a small party/event. I did the Superbowl, a girls' night, July 4th party, Friendsgiving, and a Christmas cookie exchange. 

To be more interesting and to be more skilled at conversation, I needed to:

Have more to talk about. 

I read (at least) one book every month and forced myself to alternate between non-fiction and fiction. I hadn't read a fiction book since high school, and it was a good change to read them again. 

Be less awkward around strangers.

I found volunteer groups and started participating. The Piedmont Park Conservancy emails park clean up dates and you can just show up and help. I started there. This put me in a low stakes environment around people with various backgrounds. 

I also started eating by myself at bars in nice establishments. Rumi's, Bulla, Canoe, and Loews were my go-to spots. I made friends with the bartenders. I talked to the people who sat down at the bar.

To be well-dressed, I needed to:

Fix my wardrobe. 

I went to Nordstrom and established a relationship with one of their stylists. They offer their services free of charge (stylists get commission, so buy stuff). I bought clothes that suited my body and the vibes I wanted to project. 

To walk in heels, I needed to:

Literally be able to walk in heels.

I made myself wear heels around my apartment while doing chores for a minimum of 15 minutes each day. As I got more comfortable, I made myself wear them out to dinner. And then into the office. By the end of the year, I was able to run through the Seattle airport with bags while wearing stilettos to catch a flight.

And that is what I did. 

At the end of the year, I was a completely different person.

You can change your entire life. You just have to choose to.

musicsax

Chapter_3 wrote: »

Random quote of the day

Greatest lesson I've learned this year is you can't have one foot in your old life and one foot in your new life and expect change. You have to fully commit to the new life.

I think this is my problem at the moment 😱.

astroamy

USW: 241
UGW: 175
Mini-WL goal (195 lbs by May 19): 4.6 lbs to go
Mini-goal for this round (Don't eat anything before tracking it first): 6710

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
2/28 -
3/1 -

deepwoodslady

cyndiemi wrote: »

2/27 130.2 Mother still in hospital. Daughter flies out tomorrow morning. Looking at rehab placement for now

@cyndiemi Continued prayers for your Mother. I will be thinking of you all and praying also for a safe flight for your DD. If you are from Michigan, my DH (before he eventually died) was in many rehab nursing homes but his all-time favorite was a place in Ann Arbor. Very near where you get off I-75 to get to the Univ Hospital. It was down a side street and was considered the creme' de la creme' of facilities. My DH even loved the food! Anyway, I thought I would mention it. Keeping you all in thoughts & prayers and sending much light your way!

CamandJarvis

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 - 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
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 - 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!
2/23 - 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.
2/24 - 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.
2/25 - 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.
2/26
2/27
2/28

deepwoodslady

quiltingjaine wrote: »

2/27 139.0 DH improving, we skipped community Bingo. I need to get my ct together.

@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!

the_reflex

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

deepwoodslady

Round 288



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)- Holy Cow Batman! An overnight gain of a full TWO POUNDS!!! Can you tell I didn’t get in my Lasix meds yesterday after all? It’s so hard to weather these fluid-filled fluctuations! I ended up in a nearby town to order the flowers for my friend’s funeral Saturday. I am traveling today so there will be no Lasix yet again. I may as well skip weighing tomorrow as I don’t need the shock and discouragement and inaccuracy of the fluid-filled weight. I think I will be able to stay home tomorrow though so I will aim to take my medication then. Something just occurred to me for the first time this morning. I am a hard & heavy coffee drinker (black) who has no trouble with my diet during the day when I am home and preparing my own meals. It’s the night time that is my nemesis. I realized this morning that I stop drinking coffee in the evening in order to not affect sleep. That is when the problems with snacks begin. Could it be that the coffee keeps my appetite at bay? Is it the Caffeine? Is it the hand to mouth? I don’t think it’s just the liquid aspect because I begin drinking a lot more water in the evening and at night as a substitute which doesn’t curb those sugary snack cravings like my coffee does during the day. Am I just USED TO the Intermittent Fasting during the day but not in the evening? Is the IF hurting me in some way or making me overeat later in the day? It’s like a switch flips in the evening and everything turns completely around and changes, especially my appetite. Any thoughts on any of this?

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-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

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

cpanus

Thank you, @quiltingjaine !
74 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 149.0
UGW: 140.0
02/18 - 153.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty, 1.71 miles in 55 mins w/him then made soup
02/19 - 152.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty, 1.53 miles in 46 mins w/him then 60 min workout w/trainer
Day/Weight/Comment
02/20 - 154.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then had an electrician fix a bunch of ceiling lights
02/21 - 153.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty, 1.53 miles in 46 mins w/him then 60 min workout w/trainer
02/22 - 153.0 at 8:00 a.m. ...Donuts to celebrate brave Grandson then shopping w/DDD then made soup
02/23 - 153.0 at 8:00 a.m. ...5.39 miles in 107 mins to the post office and back
02/24 - 152.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
02/25 - 153.2 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then cleaned house
02/26 - 152.2 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty, 1.76 miles in 57 mins w/him
02/27 -
02/28 -
03/01 -
Good luck everyone.
Chris

patriciafoley1

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

reshii_devi

Skyleen75 wrote: »

2/27 179.0 wowza wasn’t expecting that. I definitely ate a bit more, but not of epic portions (at least I didn’t think so). There is definitely TOM at play here, both with my shoveling food into my mouth and bloat.
I am struggling to toe the line but I am not giving up.
I’ve gained roughly 10lbs this winter. Which is exactly the gain I struggle with every single year. I’m not against having a winter fluctuation as long I also get on board for the Spring/Summer/Fall fluctuation!!!!
I am feeling good that I am still actively trying to do better. I am learning a lot about myself and what does or doesn’t work.
This is around the time I started making progress last year. Let’s see if I really do operate on one giant seasonal cycle.

@Skyleen75
Oh man, this is me too! If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s what doesn’t work ~ now it’s time to figure out what actually does! The fact we’re still showing up and trying means we’re already ahead. Let's make this the year we finally break that cycle for good. 💪🏾🙏🏾💃🏾

reshii_devi

judefit1 wrote: »

2/27: if maintaining at 130ish was my goal, it'd be great but it's not, so that's information. For most of the last year I haven't logged what I eat because I went smoothly from losing to maintaining. Not so since surgery/ the holidays and my 5 lb gain. I clearly need a change.

3/27 is DP's birthday, with 4 other important birthdays (including mine) in between. From today until then (30 days) I'll log every calorie/every day to see what's actually happening. Starting this morning.

See you on my regular MFP page, which has been sadly neglected!

@judefit1 I can totally relate! I’ve also been neglecting groups and feeling that tug-of-war when it comes to logging and reporting. My ego is definitely in conflict with the reality that only monitoring every single thing keeps me accountable and committed! I can't afford to keep yo-yoing.

After losing 80 pounds, I'm stuck battling the same 20-30. It’s disheartening recognizing how long I've been doing this! @ my smallest, I was a size 7 until giving birth 30 years ago, then a size 12-14 for the next 20 years. Since then, I’ve experienced a 100-pound gain (with a high of 280 in 2018), lost 80 pounds by 2019, and then spent the remaining years regaining and losing the same weight. It’s clear breaking these patterns is crucial for my long-term health and wellness.

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!!

reshii_devi

👋🏾 I'm Reshii ~ 58, 5'9" | HW: 280 (2018) | LW: 193 (2024) | GW: 170
Remember winning means doing better than you ever have before ...

GOALS RND 288:
Diet: IF 18:6 4x, OMAD 3x ✅, IF 24 1x ✅, IF 30 1x
Exercise: LISS 60 minutes daily, HIIT🔥4x ✅, ST train 4x ✅, Swim 4x ✅

2/19 208.1 (REST DAY - OMAD, 🏊🏾 and stretch)
2/20 207.6 (OMAD, 10 mins HIIT, 30 mins dance cardio)
2/21 DNW (ST 🏊🏾 with weights, 60 mins walking/jogging HIIT)
2/22 DNW (IF 27 hrs, 800 meter 🏊🏾)
2/23 DNW (OMAD, ST 🏊🏾 with weights, 30 mins MIIT)
2/24 DNW (90 minutes walking/jogging HIIT)
2/25 206.3 (60 mins ST training, 60 min 🏊🏾)
2/26 205.8 (60 min recovery walk)
2/27 206.6 (75 min walking/jogging HIIT)
2/28
3/1

2/27: Was too sore to try and burn off the 2 servings of black beans and a potato I had yesterday so bump today no surprise. Doubling down on hydration and anticipating a drop after LC OMAD + 24 hr IF today. Weighing-in after ST training and swim tomorrow.

RNDs 279 - RND 287

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
RND 286: SW: 210.5 ~ EW: 208.3
RND 287: SW: 209.7 ~ EW: 208.1

Weight & Body Metrics:

February 1st vs February 28th

Weight: 209.9 ~ 000.0 | difference
BMI: 31.1 ~ 00.0 | difference
Body Fat: 40.1 ~ 00.0 | difference
Visceral: 14 ~ 00.0 | difference
Subcutaneous: 36.7 ~ 00.0 | difference
Muscle Mass: 56.5 ~ 00.0 | difference
Body Water: 41.0 ~ 00.0 | difference
Bone Mass: 24.7 ~ 00.0 | difference
BMR: 1621.3 ~ 00.0 | difference

Neck: 12.5 ~ 00.0 | difference
Bust: 39.9 ~ 00.0 | difference
LA: 13.8 ~ 00.0 | difference
RA: 14.1 ~ 00.0 | difference
Waist: 34.3 ~ 00.0 | difference
Belly: 39.0 ~ 00.0 | difference
Lower Ab: 43.2 ~ 00.0 | difference
Hips: 47.2 ~ 00.0 | difference
LT: 27.1 ~ 00.0 | difference
RT: 27.1 ~ 00.0 | difference
LC: 13.8 ~ 00.0 | difference
RC: 13.5 ~ 00.0 | difference

January 1st vs January 31st

LOST 5.3LBS, 5.6 INCHES AND 0.5% BODY FAT ~ GAINED 0.9% MUSCLE
Even though I lost some weight and inches, I was surprised my body fat didn’t change much. February Focus is more strength training, less cardio, and going back to a HCLF diet since fat loss is still priority.

Weight: 215.8 ~ 210.5 | ⬇️ 5.3 lbs
BMI: 32.1 ~ 31.2 | -0.9%
Body Fat: 40.7 ~ 40.2 | -0.5%
Visceral: 15 ~ 14 | -1
Subcutaneous: 37.3 ~ 37.1 | -0.2%
Muscle Mass: ~ 55.5 56.4 | +0.9%
Body Water: 40.5 ~ 40.9 | +0.4%
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% OF BODY FAT REGAINED PAST 4 MONTHS
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"

baileedobbie

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
3/1

acsmyth1

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
Sat 1st

deepwoodslady

@achefling I am so very sorry about the passing of your husband in December. I have also lost my husband in 2016 and I know how difficult that is. I thank you for your very kind words in regards to my best friend Diane. Her funeral service is Saturday so please keep me and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Thanks also for the book recommendation. I usually buy my books second handed and will look for it in my usual online websites. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers as well as you navigate what must be a very different life now that your hubby is gone. Sending you {{{hugs}}} and warm thoughts.

UTMom81

65 year old female, 5'5"
Highest Weight: 213 (in ~2005)
Lowest Weight: 143 (in ~2019)
Goal Weight: Range from 140-145

RND 252: SW-191.3, EW-187.6
RND 253: SW- 187.6, EW- 185.6
RND 254: SW- 185.6, EW-181.4
RND 255: SW-181.4, EW—181.4
RND 256: SW-181.4, EW—179.4
RND 257: SW- 179.4, EW—178.4
RND 258: SW—178.4, EW-177.4
RND 259: SW- 177.4, EW- 176.6
RND 260: SW- 176.6, EW: 174.0
RND 261: SW—174.0, EW: 174.2
RND 262: SW—176, EW: 173.4
RND 263: SW—173.4, EW: 173.8
RND 264: SW—173.8, EW: 171.8
RND 265: SW—171.8, EW: 170.4
RND 266: SW—170.4, EW: 169.0
RND 267: SW—169, EW: 168.8
RND 268: SW—168.8, EW—165.4
RND 269: SW—165.4, EW—164.0
RND 270: SW—164.0, EW—163.2
RND 271: SW—163.2, EW—162.8
RND 272: SW 162.8, EW-161.4
RND 273: SW 161.4, EW—159.8
RND 274: SW—159.8, EW—158.8
RND 275: SW—158.8, EW—158.4
RND 276: SW—158.4, EW—158.2
RND 277: SW—158.2, EW—157.2
RND 278: SW—157.2, EW—156.4
RND 279: SW—156.4, EW—157.2 (Thanksgiving)
RND 280: SW—157.2, EW—156
RND 281: SW—156, EW—153
RND 282: SW—153, EW—152.4
RND 283: SW—152.4, EW—152.6
RND 284: SW—152.6, EW—151 (40 lbs down!)
RND 285: SW—151, EW—148.4 (I was sick this round, so this is low.)
RND 286: SW—148.4, EW—150.4
RND 287: SW—150.4, EW—150

SW Rnd 288–150. I’m traveling and taking a break from tracking so much this round. Being mindful and still trying to be as active as possible.
2/20 150
2/21 150.4
2/22 150
2/23 150.8
2/24 150.4
2/25 151.4
2/26 150.8
2/27 150
2/28
3/1

desolate_angel

HW: 194.7 (88.3 kg) April 25, 2020
ST WT RND 247: 180.6 (81.9 kg)

END WT RND 247: 177.4 (80.5 kg)
END WT RND 248: 175.1 (79.4 kg)
END WT RND 249: 173.4 (78.7 kg)
END WT RND 250: 170.6 (77.4 kg)
END WT RND 251: 167.8 (76.1 kg)
END WT RND 252: 166 (75.3 kg)
END WT RND 253: 162.9 (73.9 kg)
END WT RND 254: 163 (73.9 kg)
END WT RND 255 161 (73 kg)

END WT 256: DNF
ST WT 278: 166 (75.3 kg)

END WT 278: 160.3 (72.7 kg)
END WT 279: 158.5 (71.9 kg)
END WT 280: 156.5 (71 kg)
END WT 281: 155 (70.3 kg)
END WT 282: 154.9 (70.3 kg)
END WT 283: 154.3 (70 kg)
END WT 284: 151.9 (68.9 kg)
END WT 285: 149.9 (68 kg)
END WT 286: 147.9 (67.1 kg)
END WT 287: 147 (66.7)

Fell off the challenge bandwagon in round 256, managed to keep losing weight until June 12th when I hit 155.9 (70.7 kg). I fell off the weight loss wagon shortly after. Decided to start back up the day before Round 278 started.

SW Rnd 288: 147 (66.7 kg)

2/20- 147.5 (66.9) Another swing the wrong way. I don't know if TMI is to blame, TOM, too much sodium, too many carbs, or what. But I do know if I stay the course, it'll eventually correct.
2/21- 147 (66.7) My teeth are still sore from the springs they put on my upper braces on Tuesday. I'm used to mild tenderness 24-48 hours after an appointment and I don't even really get sore anymore when my c-chains are switched out, but this has me eating soft foods and taking ibuprofen. I even woke up a few times during the night because my teeth were uncomfortable. But I'm excited because it marks the next step in my treatment.
2/22- 146.9 (66.6 kg) It was almost 50 today and not raining. We went for a nice walk by the lake and did a little loop through downtown.
2/23-146.8 (66.6 kg) Ate at maintenance today. We went for a drive and the nearby town happened to be wrapping up their winter carnival with dog keg pull races. We hadn't laughed so hard in a long time. Watching a dachshund pull an (empty) beer can down the course while the lab in the next lane had a larger (also empty) keg was great. Some dogs had so much speed they almost took out their owners with the keg, others repeatedly stopped partway down track to sniff and greet the crowd. It was a nice way to wrap up the weekend.
2/24- 146.6 (66.5 kg) DH rescheduled this week's travel to next week. I'm excited. I think we both need a break from his work trips.
2/25- 145.3 (65.9 kg) Spontaneous date night tonight!
2/26-146 (66.2 kg) Tired, tired, tired from work. I haven't had to cook at all this week thanks to DH even though it was my turn Monday. We typically alternate nights, but not super strict about it. Still, I really appreciate him taking the bigger share of the load this week.
2/27- 145.8 (66.1 kg) A lighter day at work followed by a successful Costco run. Our favorite frozen salmon (Arcticfish blackened Atlantic salmon) is back in stock.
2/28
3/1

musicsax

🎷 66 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 288(my 218th). So grateful as always @Quiltingjaine.
So here we go again, I’m just keeping plugging away! New round, taking something forward from @Chapter_3 (yet 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 get back to 139s. I need to be diligent as only 3-5 days per round staying on the wagon is not sufficient to get me back to where I want to be & then relaxing for the last 2/3 is not acceptable! 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
• 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
End of round 285 – 144 (3 pound gain) 21-31.01.25
End of round 286 – 141.8 (2.2 pound lost) 1-9/01/25
End of round 287 – 142.6 (0.8 up) 10-19 March 2025

I am the driver in my life & not the passenger, I need to drive my life to a healthy life.
2/19 142.6 (trend 142.5) 7.85 miles walked. Not the best round gained 0.8 pound, if only I could stop these mid-round hiatuses! Maybe I should look at 5 days at a time 😊.

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SW Rnd 288 142.8
2/20 142.8 (trend 142.5) 13.64 miles walked. Really need to make this round count.
2/21 142 (trend 142.4) No structured walking, travelled up to spend the day with DD & 2 DGS, we visited a science theme park. On the journey up I saw an empowering quotation on the back of a van “ Life is a state of mind – strength is from within” ; it struck a cord.
2/22 DNW - travelled up yesterday evening with DH too DSs, we are looking after DGDs whilst he & DIL have a weekend away. 8.43 miles walked.
2/23 DNW - took DGDs to Yorkshire Sculpture Park, plenty of walking potential, but 3 year old gets tired quickly & the weekend is all about them, so total of 4 miles walked at slow pace & plenty time spent on the natural climbing/balancing play equipment 😁
2/24 142 – (trend 142.3) No structured walking, last day taking care of DGDs, then travelled home. Half way through round. Just heard this morning on Breakfast TV "health is wealth", - motivation for next 5 days.
2/25 144 (trend 142.5) 7.55 miles walked.
2/26 143.8 (trend 142.6) 8.7 miles walked.
2/27 143.6 (trend 142.8) no structured walking; child minding little DGD.
2/28 143 (trend 142.8) 9.37 miles walked 9.37 miles walked. Feeling very low with myself at the mo., the gain is not only apparent in the fit of clothes but also starting to show in the mirror. I’ve started to withdraw into myself again, really need to pull myself together & sort myself out.


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