Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 289

deepwoodslady

Skyleen75 wrote: »

Ugh different topic- I woke up yesterday from a rage dream where my estranged sister had appeared and I was (in my dream) punching a hole in the wall. Wowza right??? She’s a difficult person, ask anyone- family, friends. I won’t bore you with the details but our relationship hit a stumbling block she refused to move past about 15 years ago and I spent the next 12 years just being a puppy getting kicked trying to be her sister. 3 years ago I stopped trying or really caring, went no contact.
For Christmas last year as a gift to my parents I extended an olive branch to my sister and emailed her to see if she would go to family counseling with me. Not necessary to become besties but to at least be in the same room together.
I had kind of hoped I wouldn’t actually have to go through with it, my parents were aware and happy that I had tried.
So yesterday morning I awaken from my rage filled sister dream to an email saying yes to “couples” therapy. Side note- who waits three whole months to answer THAT kind of email!!! Three months without even a “I’m thinking about it”. She’s the worst, I won’t even go into the weird power trip controlling wording of her email. As always I have to remain un-reactive and respond in a neutral tone.

Ughhhhh now I actually have to do this. And what if I’m ripping off a band aid and have to deal with all of the other bad things we just stuff down and smooth over in life???? lol how many of those feelings have I eaten over the years.

@Skyleen75 I'm sorry you've had to go through so much with your difficult sister. Kudos to you for still trying to keep peace in the family and for trying to have a working relationship with her. Even if she's not really trying at all. I'm glad that your parents and family are seeing that you are really really trying. If it doesn't work out, at least they will know you wanted it to be better and you tried ALL that you could. I wish you the very best in the therapy. Who knows, maybe it will turn things around. I'll pray that it touches her heart to make whatever changes are necessary so that the two of you can truly be loving and supportive sisters again.

SModa61

deepwoodslady wrote: »

SModa61 wrote: »

@itladyee solid goals you have set. Everyone will be cheering you on.

@deepwoodslady So sorry about your friend Diane! And also sorry about your furnace issues. We have had two winter incidents in the past two years. One the night we were to leave town for 3 months (got them to come at 11:30 PM to fix) and then this year, then night we arrive back in MA for a week. The first was just a stupid fuse. The second, we ended up buying a new furnace.

@SModa61 I hope I won't need a new one and what we are doing will fix it. Right now it is working well but I am still going to have them change out a particular part in it. A nearby relative just had a new furnace put in and their house is much, much smaller. It was $8000.00 . Yikes!!!! I would rather spend that on the continuing renovations and updates sorely needed. I've already spent so much in the past 9 months including all new siding, all new roof and all new windows. Plus the primary bedroom/bath/closet remodel we are working on. I don't need anything major lol ! I sure am glad you found someone to help you at the last minute with your furnace! That was a close call! Thanks for the heartfelt condolences!

@deepwoodslady Our bill was the same as your relative. We wonder if we rushed. But we were home for the one week and then leaving for 3 months. If the furnace fully went while we were gone, we were worried about all the other damage that could come. If we had been staying up north, I think we would have done like you and gone with the repair and see how long it lasted. I do hope that your IS just the repair and you have no further problems. Good luck!!

deepwoodslady

Round 289



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

ROUND 246 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
R288 EW= 196.4
R289 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) = 0.6 GAINED (Ending Weight 196.4)

R289 (03/02/25 thru 03/11/25) = 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 196.4

03/02-195.4-(Trend Weight: 196.5)- Day 2 of no heat in my house. In Northern Michigan that’s dangerous! When power went out Friday night and came back on Saturday morning I didn’t realize it had done something to my furnace. Auto ignition of pilot just won’t work. It comes on but then goes right back off and nothing but very cold air blowing out of ducts. I had to shut it off at the fuse box and turn the gas off to make sure it would not build up gas so it would quit trying to run and warm it up in here. My thermostat has no “off” and the house is colder than the lowest selection so it just kept running. Because I was at the funeral service and dinner until after dark last night, I didn’t realize my house wasn’t getting any heat. Last night was night two of freezing to death. These little ceramic space heaters are only spot heaters so they are not warming up a room, but at least I can stand within 2 feet of them and feel some relief for myself and the cat. They are very tiny but I have 2 of them. Not much help in a 3200+ sq foot house! Of course it’s Sunday and I’m in a very rural area where nothing would ever be open on Sunday’s except the churches. No big box stores here anyway! So I’ve got my 30 year old nephew coming over who’s pretty handy. He has changed out thermo couplers and such in the past. He works as a handyman in the area, but mostly ships off to Oregon to work. Thankfully he’s home right now and will come look at it this morning. I hope he can fix it. He thinks that when the power came back on it may have pushed through some sediment that has to be cleaned. We will not be able to get any parts until tomorrow if we need something new. Fingers crossed for me please. Thank you all for the kind words about my friend Diane. She was beautiful yesterday. Good luck this round everyone!

03/03-195.4-(Trend Weight: 196.4)- I know what I did under the veil of darkness last night (snack-wise) so I am happy with my weight staying the same. My trend weight even dribbled down a bit. I also know I need to increase my exercise. My lack of true movement has been ridiculous. I’m not making excuses, but I spent a lot of time in the past months just sitting (or laying down) with my friend Diane as she bravely fought her cancer. She’s in heaven now and it’s time for me to refocus. I still feel ready to do that, even after more emotional eating last night. I am grateful for MFP and all the support from all of you here. My actions need to better reflect that. My BHAG looms front & center. Bring it on!

03/04-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

03/05-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

03/06-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

03/07-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

03/08-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

03/09-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

03/10-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

03/11-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-


Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s

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
Round 288 86.55

Day 1, Sun 86.0
Day 2, Mon 86.4 median is 86.2
Day 3, Tue 87.7 median is 86.4

pettycoatjunction

66 years old and vertically challenged (5’2” on tip toes). Continuing on this lifestyle goal to get more fit and to stay more fit.

🥦Goals for this round:🥦
** weigh 134
**no snacking after 8:00 pm and log 🪵
**hit my water goal daily 💦
**minimum of 10,000 steps daily 👣
- [ ] SW Rnd 283. 138.4
- [ ] SW Rnd 284. 136
- [ ] SW Rnd 285. 134.3
- [ ] SW Rnd 286. 133.9
- [ ] SW Rnd 287. 134.7
- [ ] SW Rnd 288. 135.0

3/2. 135.0. 🪵👣6,000
3/3. 134.3

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
02/28 - 152.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 1.49 miles in 42 mins w/him
03/01 - 151.4 at 8:30 a.m. ...P/u taxes, went to Target, managed 5.44 miles in 104 mins to the post office and back...horrible 17mph cold wind...ugh, but I did it!!
Day/Weight/Comment
03/02 - 151.8 at 8:15 a.m. ...made soup, ground coffee beans, read books...winds at 20 mph!!
03/03 -
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Good luck everyone.
Chris

itladyee

Hi, I'm Charissa.

Thank you, @quiltingjaine , for continuing these supportive rounds!

January: good until I got sick. (I rarely get sick ~ thanks grandkids! )
February: it seemed my body was trying to overcompensate for being sick....it was odd.
March: In my blog, I talked about insanity and felt I was fitting the definition....so it's time to shake stuff up a bit. Last round I talked about micromanaging my every move, I did start, even though the scale was doing something else....

Time for a BHAG ~Big Hair Audacious Goal. My goal is to lose 10lbs in March. I can't tell you the last time I lost 10lbs in a single month. I do recall losing 8 last January but we need it big and hairy 10lbs in March translates to about 3.3 pounds for the next 3 rounds.

How Will I do this:
1) Micromanager ~ proactive and timely review of my actions.
2) Back to participating in Step Bet which will get my steps up. Aim to burn 2,900+ calories (per Apple watch which translates into closing my move goal)
3) TDEE experiment ~ I will elaborate on this after a couple of weeks.
4) Modified Goals (see below)

Overall Goals for 2025
Lose weight in the kitchen ⚖️, get fit in the gym??‍♀️

Q: What will be different in 2025 vs all the other times?
A: Change in my mindset
A: Being mindful and engaged
A: Addressing the elephant in the room!
A: No excuses
A: DETERMINED AND ENGAGED
Note: These are pretty much my same goals from 2023 and 2024, I've made some great progress but now it's time to knock this list out! My goals are SMART - just not including all the details here:
Goal#1 - Calories - 1650. **Eat well ?to Live Well ?✈️?
Goal#2 - Wine/Alcohol Reduction - 85% Dry March or better ** ?? Alcohol kills weight loss as the focus is burning alcohol calories and not fat calories!
Goal #3 - Water - Minimum 50 ounces - Maximum 100 (only if consumed before 6pm) H2O - Make it Flow ???
Goal #4 - Exercise - 6 days a week (Cardio, Core, Stretching, Strength Training) ~ ??‍♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
Goal #5 - Self Care (Reading, Journaling, Monthly recap, Learning, Pampering)
Goal #6 - Organization and Declutter (Finish unpacking)

Stats and Previous Rounds

64 y/o female
OSW 2022-03 230.3 (HW)
1SW 2023-01 221.8
1SW 2024-01 223.4
1SW 2025-01 229.0
CW
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Abbreviated Round History

Round 210/1 SW: 221.8 EW: 220.6 (01/02/2023)
Round 246/37 SW: 223.4 EW: 219 (01/06/2024)
Round 282/74 SW: 227.2 EW: 229 (01/01/2025)
*****2025 Rounds*****
Round 283/75 - SW: 229.0 EW: 228.2 loss .8
Round 284/76 - SW:228.2 EW: 230.6 gain 2.4 Total loss: <1.6>
Round 285/77 - SW:230.6 EW: 227.8 loss 2.8 Total Loss: 1.2
Round 286/78 - SW:227.8 EW: 230.0 gain 2.2 Total Loss: < 1.0>
Round 287/79 - SW:230.0 EW: 230.0 gain 0.0 Total Loss: < 1.0>
Round 288/80 - SW:230.0 EW: 229.4 loss 0.6 Total Loss: < .4>

Monthly Weight Tracker 2025

2025 Start 229.0
Jan 227.8⬇️
Feb 229.6 ⬆️
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Measurable Daily Goals
🚶🏽- Closing my rings M-S Move = 700/Exercise = 45/Stand = 12)
🍎- Tracking/Under Calorie Budget (~ 1650 ~)
✅ - Macros - Protein (75g - 100g) Carbs < 75g
💧- Water - 50 oz minimum
🚫 - No Wine
⬇️- Downward trend
Other Trackable Goals to bring back later

?️‍♀️- Strength training 3x/week
? - Self-Care
?- Organization

Starting Round 289 : 229.4
5 Goals/10 days!
🚶🏽🍎✅💧🚫⬇️
3/2 228.2 (-1.2/-1.2)🚶🏽🍎🚫⬇️ Carbs were high, and water intake was low. Had a busy day starting with a birthday party and then babysitting the grandkids.
3/3 228.0 (-.2/-1.4)🚶🏽🍎✅💧🚫⬇️ Carbs are still higher than I normally consume. Not sure if I shared here...but using Factor meals for calorie and portion control for a bit. Question for the group. I am laser-focused on these 10lb this month. I have slacked up this year on my strength training. Mind you, not a powerlifter by any means but wondering if I should wait to resume my ST until April or whether the impact would be minimal (muscle weighing more than fat) to start now?
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@skyleen75 ~ glad your own board with your own BHAG. I just need to make something happen. I'm usually not aiming for big drops as well but even if I do 5lbs, I'll be happy! Oooohhhh..that's a tough one with your sister. Kudos to you for reaching out but I would have an issue with a response three months later! As you describe the tone of the email, I would proceed with caution, as you say, remaining un-reactive and neutral, but I also would include the option to stop at any time. Meaning, if the therapy is not productive, no need rehashing just to rehash. Just my thoughts. Eerie that the dream occurred just before her response!


@Smoda61 ~ Congrats on 100 rounds!!! Good Luck on MOG dress shopping I am convinces scales have a mind of their own and do "things" just to test your resolve. Hang in there. You KNOW you followed the program so the scales will eventually catch up. Stay the course!

Hmmm... all/most of my icons disappeared. It's not the 4th yet but I bet it's related. Trying to put them back... I put some back, if this is just going to happen again. I'll wait and see what their update brings

Chapter_3

Another one of these long posts, but I’m inspired… I heard this just now via Instagram and tried to transcribe as best I could because I’m sitting here “feeling” like I don’t want to 🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️.

Sharing this for anyone that might want to benefit… When I hit Post reply… My weight training has started for the day!

“It’s normal to not feel like it some days.

Even though I don’t feel like it, that is irrelevant.

If I only do it when I feel like it, I will never reach my goals.

I have to normalize “not feeling like it” and just do it anyway. It simply comes with the territory - must “normalize” not wanting to do it but doing it anyway.”

Many times when we construct habits, we think the trigger has to be positive. Maybe the trigger is a familiar negative thought that leads to the positive habit.

“It’s about getting strong in my body. We all know that now… my mom did not know, but I know. I know now… To live long and healthy I must be strong. This information is everywhere now… Strength = quality of life.

To live our best selves we must be strong in our own bodies.

If I just did the things I felt like doing - when I felt like it, I would never reach my goals. It doesn’t matter if I want to. It doesn’t matter if I don’t feel like it. I just have to do it.

We are the generation that knows - in order to have vibrant lives for all of our years - we have to be strong. It’s not about doing a ton of cardio - it’s about being strong in our bodies. It’s a movement. The message is everywhere.”

The days I don’t want to lift weights, I have to remind myself how lucky I am that I know. I have the knowledge and power to stay strong as I age young.

Cardio was pounded in my head for 50 years. But I have to be strong and that’s what we’ve learned. The only path is strength.

Chapter_3

@itlaydee
Answer to your question. (my opinion and not nutrition or medical advice).

Your focus this month should be in the kitchen. Proper nutrition with the caloric deficit and macros you determine.

The professional recommendation I received was protein must be the most important macro while you’re trying to lose fat. I strive for between 110 and 125 g of protein per day. Another disclaimer… I am not an expert and I am not giving advice.

Many will have differing opinions. When I lost 30 pounds in three months, “no exercise” was recommended by the plan I was on. But that was 11+ years ago. Research has come a long way.

@CamandJarvis was pursuing her plan by bulking and then cutting.

@pezhed was planning to 🏋️‍♀️ after she reached a certain goal weight.

@UTMom81 started 🏋️‍♀️ in the gym after she reached a goal weight.

@reshii_devi does it all!!!

You are quite knowledgeable about your journey and what will work best for you. Trust your instincts - you can always adjust. Its important not to lose muscle. Your goal is to lose fat.

This is my personal thought from my personal experience:

30 - 45 minutes of daily activity (walking, stretching, bodyweight movements) regulates hunger, improves insulin sensitivity, and burns fat. Strive for 8k to10k steps (daily) and 30-45 min of
Z2 💓 2-3x per week. Hydrate hydrate hydrate!

I know you will do your own research and decide!

You got this!!!

acsmyth1

Goals for the round:
2L water per day - ✔️
Stay under calorie goal - ✔️
Weigh daily - ✔️
Over 10,000 steps on days not in work - work day

End weight from last round - 153.8 lb

3/2 - 153.2 😊
3/3 - 153.4
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SModa61

@Skyleen75 So sorry for your sister troubles. Family has their challenges.

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 kg)
END WT 288: 145 (65.8 kg)

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

SW Rnd 289: 145 (65.8 kg)

3/2- 144.2 (65.4 kg). I don't believe this low will stick considering it's my second big drop in the past two days, but I welcome it as a herald of things to come. Plus this puts me past 50 pounds down from my high in 2020.
3/3- 144.2 (65.4 kg) Today I ate like total crap and ate too much. Tomorrow is a new day to make better choices.
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musicsax

🎷 66 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 289(my 219th). So grateful as always @Quiltingjaine.
So here we go again, I’m just keeping plugging away! New round, this time I need to stop playing around & take it more seriously, I am not in maintenance & I want to get back to where I should be. I will be 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
End of round 288 – 143 (up 0.4) 20.03.25 – 01.03.25

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

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.

3/1 DNW - taking yesterday's number as end of round weight as came away in the caravan so no scales. Feel better about myself this morning after the 'downer'; was totally engaged with every mouthful yesterday, need to continue to drive for a healthy life. 0.4 pound gained this round. I'll catch up with the posts later.

SW RND 289
3/2 DNW – travelled home today. Walked 9.32 miles yesterday, was very engaged all day, thought very carefully before putting every bite in my mouth.
3/3 142 – (trend 142.7) 6.83 miles walked, keeping the mindfulness going.
3/4 142 – (trend 142.6) 10.13 miles walked, feeling strong.
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👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!!! 👍👍.

Skyleen75

@_JeffreyD_ I used to make yogurt in a jar on the pilot light of my stove top like a hippie. I had forgotten about that and that stove’s used to have pilot lights!
I am visualizing you in full combat gear in the trenches holding a jar of yogurt studying your graphs and charts!

@itladyee My two cents- it’s always a good time to strength train, especially for women!!!!
The question is not if but how.
You don’t need to jump into lifting. Spend this month warming up those joints and muscles. Body weight squats and lunges, wall sits, planks, sit ups, bridges. Grab a resistance band and do some upper body. This is all strength training. Again just my humble opinion.


Thank you friends for reading my sister rant. Ugh family!!!!! Clarissa- I am definitely going to use your suggestion of having an end point if it goes into an unproductive spiral. That is some really solid advice!!!

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 288 End Weight 178.4

03/02 178.4
03/03 177.6
03/04 DNW but I know it will be good news when I do! Another day of feeling really engaged, actively resisting snacks and making good choices.
Also a fantastic day in the gym. Some days just hit right.

I am so thankful that I pushed through my feelings of failure and kept showing up here these last two months, regardless of whether I wanted to or not. I’m thinking this might be a habit I’ve created @Chapter_3?