Maintainers weekly Check-in January 2018

Mortane · January 2018

Hi all this is my first post here! friend requests are welcome

Currently maintaining and attempting to slowly build muscle/lean out with Jillian micheals dvds

+ maybe gain a few pounds lol

Name: Abi
Age: 24
Height: 5’3
Total Weight lost: 13lb
Time it took to lose: not sure, it was a few years ago
How long in maintenance: just started
Maintenance weight range: 105 - 110lb (eventually around 110-115)

kristen8000 · January 2018

Name: Kristen
Age : 39
Height : 5'11
Total Weight lost: 22lbs
Time it took to lose: about 5 months
How long in maintenance: 3 months
Maintenance weight range: 140 - 150 lbs

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: 142.8, 141.7 trend
Week of Jan 21st: 142.2, 141.7 trend
Week of Jan 28th

Good News: I'm finally over my cold, so I'm feeling much more like myself. And the weather is in the 40's, and even though it's rainy, I'll take it. It's nice not being cold. My BF and I have been actively changing the decor in our apartment (I guess that's what being holed up inside will do to you!). Thank god for Target +$35 free shipping! I had a fantastic review at work last Friday and I've been strongly recommended for a promotion. And around here, that's huge. They don't exactly pass those out like gum. So all in all a good week. And no sub-zero temps forcasted for at least 1 week! Woohoo!

Bad News: Not a whole lot this week.

I'll talk to you all next week. I hope you are all kicking butt and taking names.

kgirlhart · January 2018

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: 120.0 scale/ 119.3 trend
22nd January: 118.0 scale/ 119.2 trend
29th January:

Success/struggles of the week: I guess everything is about the same. I missed a run because of weather this week and one because of taking a sick family member to the doctor and my dad having surgery but I was able to make up one of the runs. I guess the eating is ok too. I seem to be maintaining a little lower than my stated range. Not sure if I want to lower it again or not, but I mostly feel pretty good where I am so I'm not really worried about it.

ryenday · January 2018

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: 143-150

(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: 149.2
22nd January: 148.1
29th January:

Successes/struggles of the week:

Sick, maybe strep throat and struggling to do anything, eat or exercise. This too shall pass.

HealthyBodySickMind · January 2018

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

Average Daily Weight Week of...
1st January - 1/7: 118.2
8th January- 1/14: 117.8
15th January - 1/21: 116.8
22nd January - 1/28:
29th January - 2/4:

Success/struggles of the week: I'm blaming the weight drop on stress. I'm still in range, but I had been trying bulk a bit right now, so I should be moving toward the top of my range. I'm a stress non-eater, so weight goes down when I'm stressed, and right now I've got a very full plate. I work full time, do online MBA classes part time (almost done!), have a small child at home, and have responsibilities with 3 different volunteer things. But... I'm sleeping well and have kept up on workouts and tracking, so I can't be too overwhelmed.

Gutcutter500 · January 2018

Name: Alan
Age: 57
Height: 5'10"
Total Weight Lost: 95lbs.
Time To Lose It: 6 months
How Long In Maintenance: 4 months
Maintenance Weight Range: 210-215 lbs.

Average Weight Recorded From December: 212 lbs.

Average Weight From 2017: Not informative as I lost the weight during 2017 and did not start using MFP until after I had reach my maintenance goal.

Average Weekly Weight:
January 7 - 212.4
January 14 - 211.1
January 21 - 212.3
January 22 -

Successes/Struggles: The weight loss program itself was great and easy for me to follow. I like order and with the program directing my eating and supplementation it was literally a no brainer. On maintenance, you have much more freedom and consequently need a LOT more discipline. I, however have made the commitment to NOT go back to the weight I was. I realize the deck is stacked against me but using MFP has actually made it a bit easier. I log everything that goes into my mouth and if it looks a bit sketchy against my calorie budget I look at something else. My first short-term goal is to keep the weight off and apply to the National Weight Loss Registry. I can apply after one year of greater than 30 lb weight loss. But I will tell you, I like being able to wear size 32 pants after almost buying size 46 just before starting this last weight loss attempt.

To everybody else, you can do it. Just stick to your goals and plans and don't listen to the naysayers. I used to get people saying I weighed too much. Now they say I have lost too much weight. To which I say, " You're just accustom to seeing me fat."

Have a GREAT DAY!!!

mk2fit · January 2018

@Gutcutter500 wtg! Maintenance can be tough, but doesn't have to be. Balance your eating and exercise. All will be well. Good luck!

fitand50inSD · January 2018

Name: Theresa
Age : 52
Height : 5'7
Total Weight lost: 20ish lbs
Time it took to lose: 3 months
How long in maintenance: 7 months
Maintenance weight range: 125-129.9 (don't want to see a 3 in the 2nd digit - thus 129.9)

Starting weight end of March: 146
Start of Maintenance end of June: 126.6
Range of weight recorded from July: 126.2-128.2
Range of weight from August: 126.0-128.2
Range of weight from September: 125.0-128.2
Range of weight from October: 126.4-128.6
Range of weight from November: 126.8-129.8
Range of weight from December: 126.2-130.0

Week of... (Monday weigh date)
1st January: 129.8 (trend 128.4)
8th January: 128.0 (trend 127.6 avg for week 127.1)
15th January: 127.8 (trend 126.9 avg for week 126.2)
22nd January:128.2 (trend 127.4 avg for week 127.6)
29th January:

Successes/struggles: Leaving for a swimsuit vacation in 8 days. I plan to stay within net goal all week. Day 1 down - so far so good.

lorrpb · January 2018

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: 158.0
22nd January: 158.6
29th January:

This month is not going well on the scales. I haven't logged in years but maybe I need to do so again to see where I'm going over a bit. You wouldn't think it would be so hard to cut out 100-200 per day!
Today I feel like I'm coming down with a bug, just hope it doesn't get too bad.

We started making plans for vacation next summer with lots of hiking, hopefully. At least hubby submitted the dates at work, so we can move ahead with the rest. Yay!

mk2fit · January 2018

@lorrpb you have done this long enough to know the cues. Listen to them and you will be fine. If you need to log for a while, so be it. I have found that if I log every once in a while, I get a feel for anything new or different and can adjust accordingly.

I hope the bug skips over you and yours.

mk2fit · January 2018

Name: mk
Age: 59
Total weight lost: 70+ (started at 187#)
Time it took to lose: Called maintenance after 6 months at 130#, continued losing to 115ish next 6 months.
How long in maintenance: 2.25 years
Maintenance range: 114-117

Average weight for December: 115#

Average weight for 2017: 116#

Week of...
1st January: 115#
8th January: 116#
15th January: 116#
22nd January: 116#
29th January:

Successes/struggles: Well, pretty much the same. Hanging in there waiting for the snow to melt. Have found some new types of exercise to ward off boredom. The snow did finally melt and I got a run in today.

jemalme · January 2018

Name: Jennifer
Age: 47
Height: 5'4"
Total Weight lost: 40+ lbs
Time it took to lose: 8 months
How long in maintenance: 9 months
Maintenance weight range: 134-138 lbs

(As a guide for January) Average weight recorded from December: 138

Average weight recorded from 2017 (12months): 136

Week of...
1st January: 137
8th January: 138
15th January: 137.4
22nd January: 136
29th January:

Success/struggles of the week: Overall feeling like I'm back in control of my eating patterns. I logged in everyday on MFP, and while I wasn't always within my calorie count, I felt that the effort was worthwhile. It's been a long time since I felt that way! Tried to get 10,000 steps everyday which has been hard with the winter weather. Sometimes I walk laps inside my house to get those last few thousand steps for the day. My cat looks and me and thinks I'm crazy! I would like to get my weight just below 135 (my original goal weight), so I have a little more 'wiggle room.' But I do realize that this is a life-long journey, and I am more than a number on a scale. Taking things one step at a time...

igniscordis · January 2018

Name: Rolanda
Age: 29
Height: 159cm
Total Weight lost: 12kg (Since november 2014)
Time it took to lose: Nov 2014 til december 2015
How long in maintenance: since june 2017
Maintenance weight range: 51,5-53,5 kg

(As a guide for January) Average weight recorded from December: -

Average weight recorded from 2017 (12months): -

Week of...
1st January: 53.2
8th January: 52.3
15th January: 52.3
22nd January: 52.5
29th January:

Success/struggles of the week: Eat more brown bread, eat more veggies, do my best to eat all of the calories that my body needs.

sofchak · January 2018

Name: sofchak
Age: 35
Height: 5’3”
Total Weight lost: 40ish lbs
How long in maintenance: 1 year, 3 months
Maintenance weight range: 117-123

(As a guide for January) Average weight recorded from December: 119.6 lbs

Average weight recorded from 2017 (12months): 117lbs

Week of...
6th January: 118.8
13th January: on vacation
20th January: on vacation
27th January: 122.5

Success/struggles of the week: Vacation was satisfying. I took almost 2 full weeks off logging and ate whatever food looked tempting at the time without a second thought for calories or macros - that’s part of the fun of being on a cruise!

As expected, I gained a few actual pounds (not water weight). Totally cool with that as it was worth all the trade-off of trying new foods. Going to give myself until my birthday in May to get back down to the low end of my Maintenance range (1 lb loss per month goal). Maintenance is a marathon, not a sprint. I won’t torture myself to get back to my comfort level on the scale, especially when all my clothes still fit well.

Now just to maintain the motivation to follow through on meeting that goal... 117 by May 8th.

bringbackthejoy · January 2018

Name:bbtj
Age: 43
Height: 5’7”
Total weight lost:38lbs
Time it took to lose: 5 months
How long in maintenance: 8 months
Maintenance weight range: 110-115

Start of January: 115.1
January 4th: 113.5
Jan 12th 112.2
Jan 19: 111.6
Jan 26: 113.6

Struggles/success: struggles: knee flared up again, gonna see a specialist soon. Still in recovery, which I despise but trying to be patient. Successes: logging and food has been tight, I am doing what I can.

Brendalea69 · January 2018

Name:Brenda
Age: 48
Height: 5'2"
Starting Weight.......194 on 9/06/2016
Goal Weight.............130 on 5/27/2017
Total Weight lost......64 Pounds
Time it took to lose...37 Weeks
How long in maintenance: 8 Months
Maintenance weight range: Under 130

Average weight recorded for Month of:
June............129
July..............130
August.........129
September...129
October........129
November....129
December....128
January........127

Week of:
January 6th.....128
January 13th...128
January 20th...125

January 26th.. 125

Eating Plan...
OMAD everyday with some of those days being LC and OMAD with snacking throughout the day on the weekends

CoachJen71 · January 2018

Name: Jen
Age: 46
Height: 5'2.5"
Total Weight lost:145lbs
Time it took to lose: 2.75yrs
How long in maintenance: Since 4/14/17
Maintenance weight range: Would like to stay under 122 at morning weigh-in.

Jan-Jun 2017 avg weight trend: 124.4lbs
Jul-Dec 2017 avg weight trend: 119.2lbs
December avg weight trend: 117.2lbs

Trend week of...
29th December: 117.7lbs
5th January: 118.5lbs
12th January: 118.0lbs
26th January: 117.5ish???? (Scale battery died last week, so have been weighing in at school.)

Successes of the week: Surprisingly, did not freak out over losing access to my morning weigh-ins, even though I just raised my cals.

Challenges of the week: Want to eat more during the day, but a) don't have much time, b) sedentary days mean I am scrambling to get more steps after school to make up for sitting, and c) I am struggling with letting go of evenings full of food as comfort/entertainment. (Even though my GERD would thank me!)

fidangul · January 2018

Name: Fidan
Height: 171cm
Age: 31
Total Weight lost: 48kg
Time it took to lose: 1 year
How long in maintenance: 1 year 8 months
Maintenance weight range: 73.3kg and below

Average weight recorded from December: 73.4kg

Average weight recorded from 2017: 73.3kg

Week of...
1st January: 73.1kg
7th January: 72.2kg
14th January: 74.4kg
21st January: 75.1kg
28th January:73.3kg

Success/struggles of the week:

I lost my, 7weeks & 3days, daily 10k steps goal streak by 14 steps. I don't know how that happened. I completely forgot about checking my fitbit. So frustrating. My previous was about 3weeks so I did alright. I'm gonna try and break that now.

My eating has gone back to normal. Phewwww!

I really want to bring my weight range to a comfortable 71kg. And stay there.

fidangul · January 2018

February thread is up. See you there...

pkweier · January 2018

Name:Pam
Age:59
Height:5'5
Total Weight lost:195
Time it took to lose:1.75 years (Started Jan 1 2016)
How long in maintenance:Sept 2017(although lost since then)
Maintenance weight range:145-150

Week of...
7th January:139.2
14th January: 138.4
21th January:135
28th January 137:
:

Success/struggles of the week:. Last Monday I stepped on the scale and said I gained 3 pounds in one day.Freaked me out. Today is official weigh in day I lost 1 of the 3 pounds I "gained" on Monday. I'm going to not let it defeat me as I lost 2.4 pounds for the month. I do keep remaining myself I'm trying to maintain and it will take time to find my happy place. I still to close my top range for me hopefully that will change this week.

psychod787 · January 2018

Name: Dalon
Age: 35
Weight lost 220lbs
Time 2 years
Maintenance 5 months

Trending 177.6-178.2
Struggles/ Success: still trying to find balance in exercise and eating. Knowing I have to gain weight sucks! Really messing with my head.

SummerSkier · January 2018

Name: Summer
Age: 59
Height: 5'1.75"
Total Weight lost: ~34 lbs
Time it took to lose: 18 weeks
How long in maintenance: 17 weeks
Maintenance weight range: under 100 (this parameter changes a lot too... ) Started at 101-105 and have gradually moved it down based on how I feel. I think I have it dialed in now to where I should stay.

Average weight recorded from October: 103.9
Average weight recorded from November: 100.9
Average weight recorded from Dec:98.6

Avg 31 Dec - 6 Jan 97.6 (happy scale 97.9 moving avg)
Avg 7 Jan - 13 Jan 98.9 (happy scale 98.4 moving avg. FLAT loss/week first time!)
Avg 14 Jan - 20 Jan 97.4 (happy scale 97.9 moving avg. Still flat loss/week.

Avg 21 Jan - 27 Jan 98.4 (happy scale 98.3 moving avg.)

Success/struggles of the week/month: awful week. Been down with the FLU since last Sat - now Day 9 and mostly its still respiratory. Stayed home from work all week. No exercise. resting heart rate was thru the roof. Logging and eating pretty much stable but feels like I lost an entire week from my life. And why do meds have to have so many calories and taste so awful?

microwhisper · January 2018

Name: MW
Age: 33
Height: 5’2”
Total Weight lost: ~20
Time it took to lose: ~4 months
How long in maintenance: 1 year
Maintenance weight range: 110-115 lbs

Average weight recorded from December: 110.4 lbs

Week of...
1st January: 112.0 lbs
8th January: 113.8 lbs
15th January: 112.2 lbs
22nd January: 113.6 lbs
29th January: 115.0 lbs

Success/struggles: So I am right at the top end of my range after months of being underweight. Have to really stay on track now and make sure it doesn’t keep creeping up but I’m generally happy with how I am right now and am not freaking out about it. Let’s see what next month brings

annsw65 · January 2018

Name: Ann
Age: 52
Height: 5’3”
Total Weight lost: 30 lbs
Time it took to lose: 4 months
How long in maintenance: Since Nov 2016
Maintenance weight range: 113-115 lbs

Goal weight was 120 pounds, but the fat burning machine I had created took a bit to settle and stabilize. Lost 5 more pounds before leveling off.

(As a guide for January) Average weight recorded from December: 114 lbs

Average weight recorded from 2017 (12months): 114 lbs

Saturday
6th January: 113.8 lbs
13th January: 113.2 lbs
20th January: 111.8 lbs
27th January: 111.8 lbs

Success/struggles of the week: I’m stoked this weekend! Friday morning push up challenge with my trainer. I reigned supreme and popped off 5 more than her....and I believe she honestly did bring herself to failure! Day got better with my weekly weigh in. I don’t so much track the weight, but the body comp. BEST numbers to date! I hit both my muscle/fat % goals a cpl months early! Hope to maintain those numbers for 2-3 months, then press forward and set new goals! Out of town for the weekend...which means eating out, lack of workout routine, etc! But I can be proud of myself and enjoy a “flex” weekend! Will get back on track, work hard and eat clean Monday morning!

icemom011 · January 2018

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

Range of weight from December 143- 150.6

Weight recorded on:
January 7th: 146.2 scale, 146.4 trend
January 14th: 144.2 scale, 146.9 trend
January 21st: 146 scale, 146.3 trend
January 28th: 147.4 scale, 147 trend

Success / struggles of the week: busy week, with too much snacking and not enough exercise. Due to family circumstances can't take much time for myself right now, so just need to do a better job controlling my cravings.

bananasandoranges · January 2018

Name: Lisa
Age: 54
Height: 5'2"
Total Weight lost: 5 kilos
Time it took to lose: 3 months
How long in maintenance: a few years
Maintenance weight range: 52-54 kilos

Average weight in 2017 (estimate- was not doing regular weekly weigh ins: 56

1st January:
8th January:
----9th January: 60.5 kilos (hightest weight in 30 years)
15th January: 58.3 kilos
22nd January: 58.5 kilos
29th January: 58.4

Success of the week: I walked for about an two and a half hours yesterday, and didn't have much starch and hardly any sugar. I'm going to aim for walking a little more, six days a week. I am not crazy about leafy greens. I don't hate them, but I can skip them. But I've decided to aim for 6 servings per week of leafy greens, and 2 servings per week of berries. This is supposed to be good for the brain. Yesterday: salad and raspberries.

Struggles: I was feeling blocked weight-wise, and so tried joining weigh watchers online yesterday morning, because I had lost weight with WW online about 7 years ago. (but actually, like many people of short stature, I had actually readjusted and had less per day than the then brand new recommended minimum of 35 PP (reduced by WW the following year). In fact I had done 27 PP average, because when I did 35 PP it didn't really work).

I'm wondering if any others have tried the new WW 2018 program. Being small and not very young (slower metabolism) my calorie maintenance need is quite low. On the new WW, I like the idea of not having to track EVERYTHING which seems more sustainable. In the past it was just fruit and veggies that were "free", which was possibly a bit edgy with bananas, or squash. With 200 "free" options, including yogurt, beans, skin-free chicken and fish, I am concerned that this year's WW program may work well for people with considerable weight to lose, but I'm wondering about for people who are small and close to maintenance. Eating much lean protein and fruits and veggies does keep one satiated. Double-tracking seems like a lot to do. Thoughts?

stephenearllucas · January 2018

Name: Stephen
Age: 58
Height: 6'2"
Total Weight lost: 80 lbs.
Time it took to lose: 12 months
How long in maintenance: 13 months
Maintenance weight range: 177.5-182.5
Average weight recorded from December: 181.7
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12 months): 182.7

Week of...
1st January: 181.5
8th January: 180.2
15th January: 178.3
22nd January: 179.5
29th January: 179.9

kristen8000 · January 2018

Name: Kristen
Age : 39
Height : 5'11
Total Weight lost: 22lbs
Time it took to lose: about 5 months
How long in maintenance: 3 months
Maintenance weight range: 140 - 150 lbs

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: 142.8, 141.7 trend
Week of Jan 21st: 142.2, 141.7 trend
Week of Jan 28th: 142.8, 142.3 trend

Good News: The weather yesterday was like spring. High of 52 and sunny! We even got out and took our dog for a long walk. Of course, Saturday was super rainy and we were couped up inside, but that's winter in Ohio. It's hard to believe it's almost February. Even though a long way off, I feel better knowing Spring will come eventually!

Bad News: My trend is slowly going up. I've been heck of snacky lately. My meals have been normal, but in between I'm a ravenous monster. Like eating whatever, whenever snacky. That needs to stop. I'm still in the bottom half of my range, but I know I can't keep up with this. Something to work on this week.

I'll talk to you all next week. I hope you are all kicking butt and taking names.

travelher · January 2018

Name: Noelle
Age : 50
Height : 5'4
Total Weight lost: 126lbs
Time it took to lose: about 12 months
How long in maintenance: 4 months
Maintenance weight range: 130 - 139 lbs (body fat 23-25%)

Average for October 2017: 136.9 (body fat 23.7)
Average for November 2017: 135.2
Average for December 2017: 133.2

Jan 7th: 137.5
Jan 14th: 133.4
Jan 21st: 133
Jan 28th: 134.4

kgirlhart · January 2018

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: 120.0 scale/ 119.3 trend
22nd January: 118.0 scale/ 119.2 trend
29th January: 119.4 scale/ 119.2 trend

Success/struggles of the week: I seem to be weighing in between 118. something and 120. something pretty consistently and my trend was 119.2 again this week so I guess I am maintaining. I have thought that before though lol. I am hoping that I won't drop below 117.2 which has been my lowest weight so I guess that is really my "do something" number. Things are going pretty good though. I did feel a little hungrier this week, not sure if it was hormonal or what. I started training for a half marathon, but my mileage this week wasn't any more than what I have been running so that shouldn't really have caused an increase in appetite yet.

Maintainers weekly Check-in January 2018

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