One year to goal (daily check ins)

Hufflepurr · March 11

Good morning to you and happy birthday to me. I just turned 37 and my health and weight is in a pretty bad spot. My present to myself for today is starting to turn things around. My present to myself for next year will be reaching my goal weight.

I have been working on weight loss for the past 4,5 years and I have done a good job several times. My issue is with keeping the weight off. There is always a point where I stop caring, eat whatever I want again and it is really hard to get control back. I have tried several communities but I don't feel like I get much out of them lately. I don't expect to get lots of engagement here either, but it is a new place, easy to post and a new challenge always gives fresh motivation.

I don't want to waste time looking back at what my weight was a year ago since that is not helpful. I am truly going for a fresh start, giving it my all, learning from past mistakes and getting where I want to be without losing sight of my "why".

Stepping on the scale tomorrow morning to kick off weekly Wednesday weigh ins. I will also be posting here every morning to recap the previous day. Feel free to follow along and I hope you have a lovely day. 💜

🔥

The plan ~ 12.000 daily steps, under 1600 calories, gym 3x a week, intentional walk 2x a week, remember vitamins, get enough sleep & Wednesday weigh ins.

🔥

Hufflepurr · March 12

Good morning. It is Wednesday here now so time for my first weigh in. I will also take some measurements every 12th of the month to have some more numbers to compare. Here are my statistics for today, March 12:

Weight ~ 229.2 (highest ever is 247)
Chest ~ 122 cm
Belly ~ 124 cm
Hips ~ 132 cm
Thigh ~ 71 cm
Calf ~ 42 cm
Arm ~ 34 cm

The last time I stepped on the scale was a month ago. Worst case I guessed I would be over 230 now. I am glad I wasn't, though this number is still not very nice of course. Time to get it down! I will be back with another post tomorrow. Have a lovely day 💜

Hufflepurr · March 13

Day 1 ~ March 12

Sleep ~ 8 hours 17 min
Steps ~ 13.027
Vitamins ~ almost forgot, but took them in the evening
Food ~ 1530 calories / 80 protein / 30 fiber
Went to the gym

Pretty happy with my day! I also managed to get some cleaning done. Falling asleep has been an issue for the past week or so. I want at least 8 hours of sleep so I am pleased I still got enough.

Hufflepurr · March 14

Day 2 ~ March 13

Sleep ~ 8 hours 23 min
Steps ~ 17.408
Vitamins ~ done
Food ~ 1462 calories / 71 protein / 25 fiber
Nice 5.4km walk outdoors

Hufflepurr · March 15

Day 3 ~ March 14

Sleep ~ 8 hours 59 min
Steps ~ 18.433
Vitamins ~ done
Food ~ +/- 1500 / don't know macros
Walked 5.67km in the forest

Food is an estimate since I had lunch out with my parents for my birthday. It wasn't anything too crazy though and the rest of the day I didn't eat much either.

Hufflepurr · March 16

Day 4 ~ March 15

Sleep ~ 8 hours 26 min
Steps ~ 16.835
Vitamins ~ done
Food ~ 1543 caloroes / 70 protein / 24 fiber
Walked 5km ouside & a very slow 3km later while shopping in town

Hufflepurr · March 17

Day 5 ~ March 16

Sleep ~ 9 hours 8 min
Steps ~ 12.553
Vitamins ~ done
Food ~ 1640 calories / 82 protein / 45 fiber
Rest day

Calories were a little over my goal. I am okay with that though since all of the food was healthy. Also, I didn't get fat from overeating 40 calories.

Hufflepurr · March 18

Day 6 ~ March 17

Sleep ~ 7 hours 50 min
Steps ~ 13.746
Vitamins ~ done
Food ~ 1554 calories / 76 protein / 51 fiber
Gym day

Missing a tiny bit of sleep, otherwise a good day.

Hufflepurr · March 18

I ordered a couple of oversized t-shirts (3x) for summer a few days ago. I figured since they were pretty cheap, it would be fun to also get a size small so I can see what I am working towards. I really hope I will be able to wear it a year from now!

Hufflepurr · March 19

Day 7 ~ March 18

Sleep ~ 8 hours 42 min
Steps ~ 12.557
Vitamins ~ done
Food ~ 1580 calories / 76 protein / 47 fiber

I had a headache most of the day so I didn't do much.

Hufflepurr · March 19

Weekly Wednesday Weigh in!

Week 1

Last week: 229.2 lbs
Today: 226.6 lbs
Loss: 2.6 lbs

Highest ever: 247 lbs
Total loss: 20.4 lbs

Hufflepurr · March 20

Day 8 ~ March 19

Sleep ~ 9 hours 4 min
Steps ~ 13.815
Vitamins ~ done
Food ~ treat day, didn't track
Went to the gym

I have been going to the gym for around 5 weeks now. Don't really notice any improvements yet. I start with 5 minutes of rowing and the first time I got around 773 meters in that time. My goal is to get to 1000 meters. I really tried yesterday, and I still didn't manage. My heartrate went up to 189 which is probably my max. Not sure if that is supposed to happen. I will ask a trainer about it tomorrow, but it might not be a good idea to push this.

Hufflepurr · March 21

Day 9 ~ March 20

Sleep ~ 8 hours 38 min
Steps ~ 12.099
Vitamins ~ done
Food ~ 1412 calories / 78 protein / 47 fiber
Lazy day

Hufflepurr · March 22

Day 10 ~ March 21

Sleep ~ 8 hours 30 min
Steps ~ 12.473
Vitamins ~ done
Food ~ 2042 calories / 63 protein / 42 fiber
Gym day

I asked at the gym, and I need to chill out a bit with the rower because that high of a heart rate isn't good. So I did and I still got to 950 meters with my heart going up to 167 max. That was pretty decent. When I got home, my day kind of went to hell. I struggle with emotional eating sometimes and I ended up having 3 brownie pieces so my calories for the day were too high.

Hufflepurr · March 23

Day 11 ~ March 22

Sleep ~ 7 hours 28 min (I was awake for over an hour in the middle of the night)
Steps ~ 12.401
Vitamins ~ done
Food ~ too much, didn't track

I really need to do better with my food. Not going to get to goal if I keep messing up. I know it happens sometimes, but I don't want it to happen several days in a row.

Hufflepurr · March 24

Day 12 ~ March 23

Sleep ~ 8h 48m
Steps ~ 12.148
Vitamins ~ done
Food ~ 1544 calories / 90 protein / 38 fiber

Boring day.

Hufflepurr · March 25

Day 13 ~ March 24

Sleep ~ 7h 48m
Steps ~ 12.188
Vitamins ~ done
Food ~ terrible

I had a migraine so I wasn't able to make it to the gym.

Hufflepurr · March 26

Day 14 ~ March 25

Sleep ~ 9h 8m
Steps ~ 12.466
Vitamins ~ done
Food ~ bad again, I kind of gave up on the week, but I will do better this week for sure.

Hufflepurr · March 26

Weekly Wednesday Weigh in!

Week 2

Last week: 226.6 lbs
Today: 228.1 lbs
Gain: 1.5 lbs

Highest ever: 247 lbs
Total loss: 18.9 lbs

Not happy with this, but I only have myself to blame for that. I cleaned my kitchen today which usually helps me eat better. Nothing 'bad' left in the house, so let's have a good week.

Hufflepurr · March 27

Day 15 ~ March 26

Sleep ~ 8h 25m
Steps ~ 12.608
Vitamins ~ done
Food ~ 1562 calories / 74 protein / 34 fiber
Gym day

The gym was really nice. I was very impressed by a 92 year old man who was still working out. I hope we will all be that healthy at that age.

Hufflepurr · March 28

Day 16 ~ March 27

Sleep ~ 8h 32m
Steps ~ 12.027
Vitamins ~ done
Food ~ 1541 calories / 71 protein / 38 fiber

Hufflepurr · March 29

Day 17 ~ March 28

Sleep ~ 8h 20m
Steps ~ 12.767
Vitamins ~ done
Food ~ 1352 calories / 77 protein / 37 fiber
Gym day

I was absolutely exhausted after the gym for some reason, so I went to bed early.

Hufflepurr · March 30

Day 18 ~ March 29

Sleep ~ 8h 42m
Steps ~ 12.515
Vitamins ~ done
Food ~ a disaster

Lazy day, too much food, did some cleaning. I have a crack in the bottom of my left heel which makes walking very unfun. Made a new food plan since I am struggling.

Hufflepurr · March 31

Day 19 ~ March 30

Sleep ~ 8h 40m
Steps ~ 12.415
Vitamins ~ done
Food ~ 1394 calories / 59 protein / 20 fiber

Not the best food choices, but at least I was under my goal.

200Karen · April 1

April 1

• Sleep 8
• Steps
• vitamins + ✅
• Food

I would like to join your challenge

Just got home from 7-day road trip from Oregon to Idaho and Montana

Gained 4 pounds

122 to 126

GW is 115

Karen

Hufflepurr · April 1

Day 20 ~ March 31

Sleep ~ 9h 15m
Steps ~ 13.057
Vitamins ~ done
Food ~ 1651 calories / 62 protein / 27 fiber

I didn't make it to the gym since I wasn't feeling well. Had a non optional appointment that took priority. Bed early again.

Hufflepurr · April 1

@200Karen Pretty sky in your picture!

Hufflepurr · April 2

Day 21 ~ April 1

Sleep ~ 9h 16m
Steps ~ 15.607
Vitamins ~ done
Food ~ 1434 calories / 79 protein / 46 fiber
Walk 4.67 km

Finally made it outside in nature for a walk. It was lovely.

Hufflepurr · April 2

Weekly Wednesday Weigh in!

Week 3

Last week: 228.1 lbs
Today: 228.1 lbs
No change

Highest ever: 247 lbs
Total loss: 18.9 lbs

200Karen · April 2

Hufflepurr beautiful area and morning dew

Hopefully today I can get a few more steps in.

April

7K , food over
WI 125
last week 122

I sleep well but struggle with late night eating.

My walking trail is a few blocks away and runs 7 miles through town. I’ll see about getting you a photo 😊

Here’s this year’s snowman ⛄️ I try to make one every year 🥳

Karen

Hufflepurr · April 3

Day 22 ~ April 2

Sleep ~ 9h 8m
Steps ~ 14.294
Vitamins ~ done
Food ~ didn't track
Gym day

Slept pretty badly and my heel was extremely painful. I cancelled my time slot at the gym, but then later it didn't feel so bad anymore so I decided to go anyway at 16:00. Glad I went, it was a good workout.

One year to goal (daily check ins)

Replies

Categories