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Fireworks at the ready: It's the January Accountability & Weigh-In

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  • GoldenEye_
    GoldenEye_ Posts: 330 Member
    edited January 2018
    Height: 5'8" / 173 cm
    Original starting weight: 158.7 lbs
    Goal weight: 128 lbs
    January goal weight: 137 lbs

    Dec 31 140.6 lbs
    Jan 03 141.9 lbs (TOM)
    Jan 10 138.6 lbs
    Jan 17 137.6 lbs
    Jan 24 136 lbs
    Jan 31

    Losing a little fast this month, so I upped my calories to 1500-1550 a day to see how that works out. In other news: I'm only 8 lbs away from goal weight! My XL pants are starting to look a bit ridiculous on me, but I think M would still be a little tight. I'm looking forward to a shopping spree when I reach my maintenance range!
  • Starflight00
    Starflight00 Posts: 112 Member
    GoldenEye_ wrote: »
    Losing a little fast this month, so I upped my calories to 1500-1550 a day to see how that works out. In other news: I'm only 8 lbs away from goal weight! My XL pants are starting to look a bit ridiculous on me, but I think M would still be a little tight. I'm looking forward to a shopping spree when I reach my maintenance range!

    "Losing too fast" doesn't exist in my language ;) why are you afraid of it?

  • kg_lydon
    kg_lydon Posts: 15 Member
    Height: 5'6"
    HW: 175
    CW: 162.2
    January weight goal: 161
    GW: 150-ish

    1/17 162.2
    1/24 162.2

    I made no progress last week. I think my best course of action is to try to layer in better habits. This week, I am going to try not to snack after dinner. This is a big one for me. Hoping to reach my January weight goal by next Wednesday!
  • rianneonamission
    rianneonamission Posts: 854 Member
    Finally seeing an improvement, albeit slow. Had a bit of a virus back end of last week/weekend so ate as/when needed to keep my energy levels up. It worked because at least I didn’t get properly sick. Went for a meal out last night and I think that put my sodium up a fair bit (pizza), so I am not sure this morning’s weight is quite the accurate reflection of my actual weight, or a bit higher due to some water weight.

    I have to say though that although I haven’t lost anything in December/January, I do seem to be in a relatively steady range. I know I haven’t been exercising as much in that time, whilst my food intake has stayed the same, so I am pleased to see that. And picking up exercise again should help too.

    Height: 5'10"
    HW: 183lbs
    SW January: 165.4lbs (first January weigh in)
    Ultimate goal: Around 154lbs
    January goal: 161lbs
    January Body fat goal: drop below 26%

    26th April: 179.4lbs - Body fat: 29.6%
    31st May: 173lbs – Body fat: 28.2%
    28th June: 170.6lbs - Body fat 27.6%
    26th July: 168lbs - Body fat 26.9%
    31st Aug: 169lbs - Body fat 27.2%
    27th Sep: 166lbs – Body fat 26.6%
    25th Oct: 164lbs - Body fat 26.3%
    29th Nov: 161.4lbs – Body fat 25.7%
    7th Dec: 165.4lbs - Body fat 26.5%
    13th Dec: 164.4lbs – Body fat 26.4%
    20th Dec: 163.6lbs – Body fat 26.1%
    27th Dec: Didn’t weigh in.
    3rd Jan: 165.4lbs – Body fat 26.6%
    10th Jan: 164.6lbs – Body fat 26.4%
    17th Jan: 166.2lbs - Body fat 26.7%
    24th Jan: 165.8lbs – Body fat 26.5%
    31st Jan:
  • rianneonamission
    rianneonamission Posts: 854 Member
    rianneonamission wrote: »
    so I am not sure this morning’s weight is quite the accurate reflection of my actual weight, or a bit higher due to some water weight.

    I was right about this. Over a lb down on yesterday morning, so water weight it was. Hoorah!

  • Sojo15
    Sojo15 Posts: 87 Member
    theknitpicker wrote: »
    theknitpicker wrote: »
    Age: 26
    Height: 153cm
    HW: 60.2kg (eek!)
    CW: 57.5
    GW: 47.5

    Last week: 57.7
    This week: 57.5

    So I think I just have to get used to the fact that any weight loss is going to be SLOW, due to the fact that I’m a 5ft shrimp. Blah.

    That being said, I dropped from 35.9% BFP to a round 35% so RESULT! And I can definitely see my body comp changing. The other day my husband said “woah, your back is ripped!!” And I felt super proud.

    I’m toying with a few things to see if I can jump start some faster loss. I was able to drop closer to .7kg/week back in October on a 1440 cal overall intake without eating back exercise calories. And I’ve been doing a bit of reading on zig-zag counting which seems really good too.

    I think I’m going to do one more week on my current regimen to give it enough bedding in time, and might try one of the others for February, who knows! Anyone had any success with either of those approaches?

    Can I ask about your goal weight? It just seems a bit low. I am 2 cm taller than you, but wanted to share that when I was at that weight at age 18, they tried to put me in a home. Everyone is different, but just wanted to give my two cents. With your work out regimen - good job! - your muscles will weigh more too. Again, not preaching.... I have experience of ED so I see the world through that lens.
  • Sojo15
    Sojo15 Posts: 87 Member
    Hi everyone! Reached my January goal of 148 lbs, and creeping under. Lost ca 7 lbs in the first month and in a healthy BMI! With my stats (5.5, HW 155lbs, CW 148 lbs, GW 125 lbs, eating 1200 cal/day) I expect to reach a point when weight loss is slower. Interested how people push those last pounds off...
  • rianneonamission
    rianneonamission Posts: 854 Member
    47.5kg at 153cm is a perfectly healthy weight. If they tried to put you in a home for that then either people have lost sight of what is healthy, or you dropped down to that weight through some dangerous eating habits? I'm sorry you went through that, it sounds horrible. You say you have experience of ED but not sure if you mean you suffered, of have worked with or are closely related to sufferers.

    They key is to ensure that your weight and body composition are both healthy, and that the method of achieving this is also healthy.
  • Sojo15
    Sojo15 Posts: 87 Member
    Gosh, I am really sorry, I read you were 163 cm, I am 165 cm. At 48 kg that is underweight, 17 something BMI. I do have a history of ED, weight was down to 45 kg at one point. My little sister also got really really sick. This does make my commitment to MFP difficult, as I am constantly wondering if I am getting too obsessed with it. But this weight does not feel right, so I am going for 125 lbs, or 56 kg. Good luck everyone and sorry again.
  • Starflight00
    Starflight00 Posts: 112 Member
    Height: 1m67 / 5'6"
    HW: 64 kg / 141 lbs (like a year after pregnancy, so no excuse)
    SW: 62.4 kg / 137.6 lbs (~34% body fat)
    GW: 57 kg / 126 lbs
    January goal: 61 kg / 134.5 lbs 60 kg / 132.3 lbs 59 kg / 130 lbs

    Jan 5: 62.4 kg / 137.6 lbs
    Jan 12: 61.7 kg / 136 lbs
    Jan 19: 60.6 kg / 133.6 lbs
    Jan 26: 59.7 kg / 131.6 lbs

    Total loss in January: 2.7 kg / 6 lbs

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    Hit the goal again, we'll see if I can get to 59 by the end of the month. Halfway already, didn't expect it to go that fast. Of course I had a lot of fat to lose...
  • rianneonamission
    rianneonamission Posts: 854 Member
    Sojo15 wrote: »
    Gosh, I am really sorry, I read you were 163 cm, I am 165 cm. At 48 kg that is underweight, 17 something BMI. I do have a history of ED, weight was down to 45 kg at one point. My little sister also got really really sick. This does make my commitment to MFP difficult, as I am constantly wondering if I am getting too obsessed with it. But this weight does not feel right, so I am going for 125 lbs, or 56 kg. Good luck everyone and sorry again.

    Don't be sorry - I'm sorry you went through that. When you say the weight doesn't feel right, are you talking about how you look (more fat than muscle?)
  • Tryingtogetfitdeb
    Tryingtogetfitdeb Posts: 294 Member
    SW 63.4kgs
    5th jan 62.8kgs
    12th jan 62.9 kg
    19th Jan 62.6kg
    26th Jan 61.8kg

    feel like I'm finally getting back on track, just need to keep it up in order to look fabulous for my big birthday next month :o

    @sojo15 I am 165cm too and my aim at the moment is to try and get to 59kgs. I'm sorry you've struggled in the past with an ED, it must be so difficult.

    Girls you're all doing amazing, this month is such a tough one I think, but soon things will start getting brighter (I hope anyway!)
  • bribucks
    bribucks Posts: 431 Member
    edited January 2018
    Height: 5'3”
    HW: 127
    SW January: 109.2 (also 109.2 trending)
    Ultimate goal: Maintenance. Goal range is 108-113.

    Dec 29: 108.6 (109.2 trending)
    Jan 5: 110.2 (109.5 trending)
    Jan 12: 109.0 (109.7 trending)
    Jan 19: 110.6 (110.0 trending)
    Height: 5'3”
    HW: 127
    SW January: 109.2 (also 109.2 trending)
    Ultimate goal: Maintenance. Goal range is 108-113.

    Dec 29: 108.6 (109.2 trending)
    Jan 5: 110.2 (109.5 trending)
    Jan 12: 109.0 (109.7 trending)
    Jan 19: 110.6 (110.0 trending)
    Jan 26: 110.6 (110.3 trending)

    I’ve been much better about getting to the gym this week. I can’t go tonight because I have a marriage counseling session, but I’m planning on going tomorrow morning.

    I also cooked a yummy dinner last night, spicy pork with quinoa & corn. Yum! I haven’t cooked a “real” dinner in a long time. Slowly getting back into the swing of things.
  • rianneonamission
    rianneonamission Posts: 854 Member
    On a positive note: I weighed in at 163.2lbs this morning!
  • mmurph102
    mmurph102 Posts: 36 Member
    Height: 5'3"
    HW: 139lbs
    Goal Weight: 110-115lbs
    January Goal: 118

    Jan 05: 121.8
    Jan 12: 122.2
    Jan 19: 119.4
    Jan 26: 119.2
  • Sojo15
    Sojo15 Posts: 87 Member
    rianneonamission wrote: »
    Sojo15 wrote: »
    Gosh, I am really sorry, I read you were 163 cm, I am 165 cm. At 48 kg that is underweight, 17 something BMI. I do have a history of ED, weight was down to 45 kg at one point. My little sister also got really really sick. This does make my commitment to MFP difficult, as I am constantly wondering if I am getting too obsessed with it. But this weight does not feel right, so I am going for 125 lbs, or 56 kg. Good luck everyone and sorry again.

    Don't be sorry - I'm sorry you went through that. When you say the weight doesn't feel right, are you talking about how you look (more fat than muscle?)

    I am unhealthy now. I was 155 lbs when I started, which at 5.5 is overweight. I had a child and my body changed, but I have always been skinny fat and an emotional/stress eater. I am changing the way I see food. I stopped all added sugar, gluten, only dairy is cottage cheese. I am trying to lose some more pounds and then start training as hard as I can.Yes, I do want to look better, but also, I was starting to have shortness of breath running down the street, back problems... I want a lot more endurance. However, counting calories and depriving yourself does trigger ED easily. Thanks for your concern.
  • Sojo15
    Sojo15 Posts: 87 Member
    bringbackthejoy wrote: »
    HW:148
    SW: 113.4
    Jan Goal Weight: 110-115-Maintenance
    Jan Fitness Goal: Heal and get back to normal

    Start of Jan: 148 lbs
    Start of Feb: 139 lbs
    Start of March: 133
    Start of Apr-127.2
    Start of May: 122.6
    Start of June-115.0-GOAL
    start of July- 115
    Start of august-115
    Start of sept 112
    Start of oct:113
    Start of Nov-112
    Start of Dec: 111.5
    Start of Jan: 113.5
    Jan 3: 113.5
    Jan 12: 112.2
    Jan 19: 111.6
    Jan 26: 113.6
    Struggles/success: I am struggling a bit this week. I have absolutely no patience and it is weighing on me. Recovery from the surgery as well as discovering that my knee issues have not gotten better are like a repeated slap in the face. Aragh. I must learn to relax a little. Successes are that I have been able to control the intake of calories. So there is that. I know I had a lot of salt last night but I certainly didn’t expect a 2lb gain this morning. Congrats to all who have had success this month and hugs to those who struggle. Keep your heads down and stay focused. We will all make it through the month. It’s important to trust the process, especially when it doesn’t feel like we are making progress. It will happen. Keep logging, keep hitting the gym and CICO. This too shall pass.

    Oh my gosh, how did you go from 148 to 115 in 6 months?? I am currently at 148 and I am worried it will take me a year to get down to 125. You must be younger than me. What is your diet and exercise routine??
  • bribucks
    bribucks Posts: 431 Member
    Sojo15 wrote: »
    I am unhealthy now. I was 155 lbs when I started, which at 5.5 is overweight. I had a child and my body changed, but I have always been skinny fat and an emotional/stress eater. I am changing the way I see food. I stopped all added sugar, gluten, only dairy is cottage cheese. I am trying to lose some more pounds and then start training as hard as I can.Yes, I do want to look better, but also, I was starting to have shortness of breath running down the street, back problems... I want a lot more endurance. However, counting calories and depriving yourself does trigger ED easily. Thanks for your concern.

    I don’t have experience with ED so take my words with a grain of salt.

    Slow and steady wins the race. It is better to take a little longer to get to your goal then to try to go fast, and trigger your ED. Specifically I note your use of the words “depriving yourself.” You SHOULD NOT be depriving yourself.

    A rate of 0.5-1.0 lbs per week is probably best for you not to feel deprived. Never eat below your BMR.

    The way I look at it is this. When you’re putting gas in your car, you need to fill it enough to get to all your destinations. You don’t fill it past the top, or you risk it spilling all over and starting a fire! You also don’t put only $2 worth in your tank.

    At the end of the day, food is simply fuel for all the fun and exciting things you do in your life. It’s not inherently bad, and it’s not inherently good either.

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