Maintainers weekly Check-in January 2018
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Name: Kristen
Age : 39
Height : 5'11
Total Weight lost: 22lbs
Time it took to lose: about 5 months
How long in maintenance: I'm not sure I'd actually call it maintainance as I'm still slowly losing...set my calories higher on Sept. 25th
Maintenance weight range: 140 - 145 lbs (Revised range as of 1/8, 3rd adjustment)
Average for October 2017: 146.2
Average for November 2017: 143.4
Average for December 2017: 141.0
Week of Jan 7th: 140.6, 140.9 trend
Week of Jan 14th
Week of Jan 21st
Week of Jan 28th
Good News: My weight seems pretty stable. Even though I saw a dip into the 130's Saturday this week, it looks like it's pretty much stabling out and staying in the low 140's. I changed my weight range, again, to something lower. But honestly I weigh something with a 14X I'm a happy camper. I haven't been logging food. I see that when I do, I try to keep the calories too low and nit pick over what I eat. So I'm just going by scale weight and averages for awhile. Libra DID go from a downward trend to an upward trend for a very short time, but then went back down.
Bad News: Our weather just went from holy crap cold, to freezing rain, snow and slush. I'm not made for winter and will probably be a grouch for the next 3 months. I finally got my BF to agree to plan and trip to Atlanta in April to visit his siblings, so I have something to look forward to. Which typically keeps my motivation to keep my weight, eating and moving under control. And makes me less miserable during the outside conditions as of late.
Talk to you next week. Good luck on your resolutions!9 -
Name: Irina
Age : 46
Height : 5'7
Total Weight lost: 75ish lbs
Time it took to lose: about 10 months
How long in maintenance 14 months
Maintenance weight range, adjusted: 145 - 150 lbs
Average weight recorded from January: 152.3
Average weight recorded from February: 152.2
Average weight recorded from March: 151.4
Range of weight recorded from April 146.6- 150.4
Range of weight recorded from May 144.6- 151.2
Range of weight from June 143.6- 153.2
Range of weight from July 143.0 - 149.6
Range of weight from August 145.8- 151.0
Range of weight from September 143.8 - 147.6
Range of weight from October 143- 150.8
Range of weight from November 141.4- 150.2
Range of weight from December 143- 150.6
Weight recorded on:
January 7th 146.2 scale, 146.4 trend
January 14th
January 21st
January 28th
Success / struggles of the week : I've got interesting data from my new fitbit. Apparently, i average 12000-14000 steps on weekdays, a little less on weekends. So that's good, i mean, i knew i walk a lot during the day every day, wasn't sure how much. What definitely needs improvement, is my sleep. I can do better than 6 hours a night, and that should be my focus for near future.8 -
Name: Kathryn
Height: 5'3.5"
Total Weight lost: ~77 lbs (I dropped about 17 lbs below original goal)
Time it took to lose: 10 months (to original goal of 135)
How long in maintenance: I called maintenance in July 2016, but I have continued to slowly lose so I'm not really sure.
Maintenance weight range: 120 - 125 lbs
Average weight recorded from 2017: 123.4
Average weight recorded from December: 119.7
Week of...
1st January: 117.8 scale/119.5 trend
8th January: 118.0 scale/ 118.9 trend
15th January:
22nd January:
29th January:
Success/struggles of the week: Still trending down a little. If I was trying to lose weight I would be super frustrated at how slow it is going, but since I am trying to maintain I am super frustrated that I seem to keep creeping down. I've been using both my fitbit one and my new garmin fr35 to compare the two. Last week fitbit gave me 50 more steps per day average and garmin gave me 27 more calories burned per day average. So they are pretty close. I will probably compare them for a week or two longer just because I'm kind of a nerd that way. lol. It is a little frustrating because using my own data I think that fitbit underestimates my calories burned and I was hoping that garmin would be more accurate, but they seem to be about the same. I guess my goal for this week will be to eat a little more and get back into my maintenance range. In the past I have lowered the range, but I really think that 120-125 is low enough.6 -
Name: Rachel
Age: 65
Height: 5'8.5"
Total Weight lost: about 50 lbs
Time it took to lose: about 10 months
How long in maintenance: since September 2017
Maintenance weight range: below 153 lbs, preferably 140s...
Average weight recorded from December: 147.3 lbs
Average weight recorded since September 2017: 147.3 lbs
Week of...
1st Jan: 152.0
8th Jan: 151.6
Successes/struggles of the week: I too am struggling with an actual cold and extreme cold weather! And the lure of overeating! And boohoo, my Fitbit disappeared, and although a dear friend sent me one she no longer used as a replacement (from the other side of the world), it was damaged in the mail and I couldn't use it. And while my weight misleadingly seemed to stay the same for awhile, the scale shot up to 154.6 one day!
However, I figure that people like ourselves who have lost weight following the "calorie deficit" theory, have lost our weight loss "virginity" and will always resist drifting back to a state of complete oblivion and continued weight gain...
Anyhoo...I have been a model citizen since Wednesday. I have been maintaining a respectable deficit, and don't plan to ease up until I'm back in the 140s, well back! And my new Fitbit Charge 2 is due to arrive tomorrow!
All the best to all of you, and yay for all your efforts! Thanks for sharing your struggles and successes, truly helps keep me at it!
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Name: Ness
Age: 32
Height: 5' 4.75"
Total Weight lost: n/a
Time it took to lose: n/a
How long in maintenance: began tracking in 2011
Maintenance weight range: 110-120 lb
(As a guide for January) Average weight recorded from December: 117.0 lb
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12months): 116.7 lb
Week of...
1st January: 118.2
8th January:
15th January:
22nd January:
29th January:
Success/struggles of the week: The water park was a blast. Saturday was over 3000 calories eaten, but the rest of the week was in line. Also, my Fitbit Flex is pretty "water resistant."4 -
Name: Rye
Age: 52
Height: 162 cm
Total Weight lost: 41 lb
Time it took to lose: 9 months
How long in maintenance: since Jan 1, 2018
Maintenance weight range: 143-153
(As a guide for January) Average weight recorded from December: 154.5
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12months): 175
Week of...
1st January: 152.2
8th January: 151.6
15th January:
22nd January:
29th January:
Struggles/Successes: Lots! Bad habits from the holiday eating are haunting me as I keep wanting to graze and snack. Trying to counter by being very strict with my eight hour eating window and doing an FMD Sunday to Thursday to see if I can ‘reset’ my taste buds and hunger and grazing habits. (Other reasons also) So I might lose some weight this week, but I have the room to do so without concern.5 -
@kgirlhart I feel your pain, lol. I was wondering how you liked the Garmin. Now we know. In my nonprofessional opinion, you are doing very well. You have not dropped below normal weight, you can pretty much eat what you want and the weather is perfect for running! (Can you tell I am a bit jealous regarding the running?) I haven't run since 12/201
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Thanks @mk2fit I love the garmin for running. The fitbit one was really good just tracking steps, but it is so nice to be able to see pace, etc while running without having to dig out my phone. I've missed a few running days since Christmas, but today should be perfect running weather. I will take advantage of it while I can.2
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Name: Harper
Age: 39
Height: 5'1
Total Weight lost: 50 pounds
Time it took to lose: one year, four months
How long in maintenance: eight months
Maintenance weight range: 117 -122
Average weight recorded from May: 120 (goal)
Average weight recorded from June: 119.2
Average weight recorded from July: 121
Average weight recorded from August: 121
Average weight recorded from September: 121
Average weight recorded from October: 120.6
Average weight recorded from November: 121.8
Average weight recorded from December: 121
Average weight recorded for 2017:
Week of...
1st January: 121.8
8th January: 122
15th January:
22nd January:
29th January:
Success / Struggles: I'm a little afraid to be at the top of my range, but I plan to be a bit more careful not to eat compulsively / unconsciously. All those little bites of things add up. If anyone has a "protocol" they follow when they reach the top of their range or if they need extra motivation, please let me know. On the plus side, at least I am aware of what has caused the slight gain.9 -
Name: Rye
Age: 52
Height: 162 cm
Total Weight lost: 41 lb
Time it took to lose: 9 months
How long in maintenance: since Jan 1, 2018
Maintenance weight range: 143-153
(As a guide for January) Average weight recorded from December: 154.5
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12months): 175
Week of...
1st January: 152.2
8th January: 151.6
15th January:
22nd January:
29th January:
Struggles/Successes: Lots! Bad habits from the holiday eating are haunting me as I keep wanting to graze and snack. Trying to counter by being very strict with my eight hour eating window and doing an FMD Sunday to Thursday to see if I can ‘reset’ my taste buds and hunger and grazing habits. (Other reasons also) So I might lose some weight this week, but I have the room to do so without concern.
I, too, have had a resurgence of snacking / grazing over the holiday season. I am trying to get myself out of the habit, but it is hard! At least the tempting foods are just about gone or have been removed from the house. Still, I find myself gravitating toward my husband's snack foods -- foods I don't even really like! Weird!2 -
Name: Beverly
Age: 34
Height: 5’6”
Total Weight lost: 83.5
Time it took to lose: 16 months
How long in maintenance: 3 months
Maintenance weight range: 125-130
(As a guide for January) Average weight recorded from December: 127
Average weight recorded from 10/17-12/17: 128
Week of...
1st January: 127.2
8th January: 128
15th January:
22nd January:
29th January:
Success/struggles of the week: Struggle last week were the late night munchies. I was on a two week vacation and staying up almost until 2 am last week. Day 3 into the munchies I was like what is going on and figured out it was problem because I was staying up so late. Back to work this week and getting back to bed a much more decent hour. Munchies have been curbed! I've successfully completed a yoga practice daily for the last week plus done some loving some HIIT.8 -
Heck yeah chocolate daily is like a MUST! I've enjoyed it too all the while dropping 82 or so pounds. If I deprived myself more than likely I'd fine myself eating a whole bag of mini reese's cups with a few cups of milk LOL. I enjoy a piece of almond bark after lunch and I add some chopped almond bark to my yogurt daily. Chocolate just makes it special.3 -
HarperAnn6 wrote: »Success / Struggles: I'm a little afraid to be at the top of my range, but I plan to be a bit more careful not to eat compulsively / unconsciously. All those little bites of things add up. If anyone has a "protocol" they follow when they reach the top of their range or if they need extra motivation, please let me know. On the plus side, at least I am aware of what has caused the slight gain.
Hi @HarperAnn6 - having now reached the top of my range 3x in the last 6 months, my recommendation is to make small changes - cut 100-200 calories a day or exercise 2x more a week. I find that it’s mentally less taxing that way.
In contrast, the first couple times I hit my top range, I took drastic action, cutting 500-700 calories a day to lose weight faster because I panicked. I just felt miserable, like I failed.
The slower approach doesn’t feel as much like punishment and I honestly barely notice a difference between losing and Maintenance that way. It’s a marathon, not a sprint - even in Maintenance.
Good luck.
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Name: Lori
Age: 62
Height: 5'7"
Total Weight lost: 150
Time it took to lose: 2.5 yr
How long in maintenance: Sept 2016
Maintenance weight range: 153-157
(As a guide for January) Average weight recorded from December: 156.9
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12 months): 155.5
Week of...
1st January: 158.2
8th January: 161.0
15th January:
22nd January:
29th January:
I'm back from a trip with a little water retention. It's started to drop already. We had a fun time! One of the things I enjoy about these trips is being able to fit into airplane seats, arena seats, climb the steps in arenas, and walk to and from the hotel with no difficulty. I used to lag way behind my group when walking, now I have force myself to slow down or I'd be 2 blocks ahead of the same friends.
The last couple of weeks several of my real life friends have said they are trying to walk more so their steps keep up with mine! I never thought I would be the one inspiring others to get fit and move more, lol.
I do need to go back to a slight deficit for a couple weeks regardless to get back to mid-range. Things have crept up the last 2 months from what I thought was water weight etc at the time but it's gotten higher than I'm comfortable with. Now is the time to reign it in!
Still trying to figure out my fitness goals for the year. On my lifting days I think I want to lift more and on my swimming days I think I want to swim more. I do both already, but can't do "more" of both. So hard to decide!
I hope everyone's New Year is getting off to a great start!
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Name: Lori
Age: 62
Height: 5'7"
Total Weight lost: 150
Time it took to lose: 2.5 yr
How long in maintenance: Sept 2016
Maintenance weight range: 153-157
(As a guide for January) Average weight recorded from December: 156.9
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12 months): 155.5
Week of...
1st January: 158.2
8th January: 161.0
15th January:
22nd January:
29th January:
I'm back from a trip with a little water retention. It's started to drop already. We had a fun time! One of the things I enjoy about these trips is being able to fit into airplane seats, arena seats, climb the steps in arenas, and walk to and from the hotel with no difficulty. I used to lag way behind my group when walking, now I have force myself to slow down or I'd be 2 blocks ahead of the same friends.
The last couple of weeks several of my real life friends have said they are trying to walk more so their steps keep up with mine! I never thought I would be the one inspiring others to get fit and move more, lol.
I do need to go back to a slight deficit for a couple weeks regardless to get back to mid-range. Things have crept up the last 2 months from what I thought was water weight etc at the time but it's gotten higher than I'm comfortable with. Now is the time to reign it in!
Still trying to figure out my fitness goals for the year. On my lifting days I think I want to lift more and on my swimming days I think I want to swim more. I do both already, but can't do "more" of both. So hard to decide!
I hope everyone's New Year is getting off to a great start!
I also like that I can fit in airplane seats and climb stairs without being out of breath. I used to have to sit everywhere while others were having fun cause of my weight no more I’m out there enjoying it all. I might even try zip lining3 -
I am probably an anomaly, losing weight on a road trip. Not to worry dear friends, I gained back the weight I lost.
Weighed in at 115# last week and 116# this week. These are both within range. I went out for a big, juicy cheeseburger and fries, then salad for dinner. Just waiting for the darn snow to melt so I can get back out and run. I really do not love the elliptical8 -
Name: annsw65
Age: 52
Height: 5’3”
Total Weight lost: 30 lbs
Time it took to lose: 4 months
How long in maintenance: 14 months
Maintenance weight range: 113-115 lbs
(As a guide for January) Average weight recorded from December: 114
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12months): 115
Week of...
1st January: 113
8th January:
15th January:
22nd January:
29th January:
Success/struggles of the week: Trying to fend off a cold, so a bit sluggish in the gym!6 -
HarperAnn6 wrote: »Success / Struggles: I'm a little afraid to be at the top of my range, but I plan to be a bit more careful not to eat compulsively / unconsciously. All those little bites of things add up. If anyone has a "protocol" they follow when they reach the top of their range or if they need extra motivation, please let me know. On the plus side, at least I am aware of what has caused the slight gain.
Hi @HarperAnn6 - having now reached the top of my range 3x in the last 6 months, my recommendation is to make small changes - cut 100-200 calories a day or exercise 2x more a week. I find that it’s mentally less taxing that way.
In contrast, the first couple times I hit my top range, I took drastic action, cutting 500-700 calories a day to lose weight faster because I panicked. I just felt miserable, like I failed.
The slower approach doesn’t feel as much like punishment and I honestly barely notice a difference between losing and Maintenance that way. It’s a marathon, not a sprint - even in Maintenance.
Good luck.
Great advice. It's more or less what I do too. Also, I think having this app and using it actively helps me too. I can always go back to my food diary and look at what I've been eating in the past for inspiration. Or if I've stopped logging, revert back to logging and weighing my food.4 -
HarperAnn6 wrote: »Success / Struggles: I'm a little afraid to be at the top of my range, but I plan to be a bit more careful not to eat compulsively / unconsciously. All those little bites of things add up. If anyone has a "protocol" they follow when they reach the top of their range or if they need extra motivation, please let me know. On the plus side, at least I am aware of what has caused the slight gain.
Hi @HarperAnn6 - having now reached the top of my range 3x in the last 6 months, my recommendation is to make small changes - cut 100-200 calories a day or exercise 2x more a week. I find that it’s mentally less taxing that way.
In contrast, the first couple times I hit my top range, I took drastic action, cutting 500-700 calories a day to lose weight faster because I panicked. I just felt miserable, like I failed.
The slower approach doesn’t feel as much like punishment and I honestly barely notice a difference between losing and Maintenance that way. It’s a marathon, not a sprint - even in Maintenance.
Good luck.
Thank you very much for your advice, Sofchak! I really appreciate it as I am still finding maintenance quite difficult. As you noted, it is counterproductive to panic. It definitely makes a lot more sense to make smaller changes. Now that the weather is a bit warmer here, I should be able to get out and exercise. Also, the holidays are over, which should help me curtail my eating a bit.3 -
HarperAnn6 wrote: »Success / Struggles: I'm a little afraid to be at the top of my range, but I plan to be a bit more careful not to eat compulsively / unconsciously. All those little bites of things add up. If anyone has a "protocol" they follow when they reach the top of their range or if they need extra motivation, please let me know. On the plus side, at least I am aware of what has caused the slight gain.
Hi @HarperAnn6 - having now reached the top of my range 3x in the last 6 months, my recommendation is to make small changes - cut 100-200 calories a day or exercise 2x more a week. I find that it’s mentally less taxing that way.
In contrast, the first couple times I hit my top range, I took drastic action, cutting 500-700 calories a day to lose weight faster because I panicked. I just felt miserable, like I failed.
The slower approach doesn’t feel as much like punishment and I honestly barely notice a difference between losing and Maintenance that way. It’s a marathon, not a sprint - even in Maintenance.
Good luck.
Great advice. It's more or less what I do too. Also, I think having this app and using it actively helps me too. I can always go back to my food diary and look at what I've been eating in the past for inspiration. Or if I've stopped logging, revert back to logging and weighing my food.
Great idea to go back to these basics, Fidangul! Thank you for your response. MFP helps keep me accountable, but I have been a little sloppy with logging and measuring lately. I have to make these practices more of a priority.4
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