May the Force be with us: May weight-loss and accountability
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Hi Everyone,
Been off MFP and tracking for a bit, and it definitely shows. Looked back over when I started, and it definitely shows that I lose more when I track what I eat! I have about 8-10 lbs to go...but, I've had those last 8-10 pounds since February! Back on track this week and hoping the nice weather will get me outside exercising more.
Height: 5'3"
HW: 139 lbs
GW: 110 lbs
8/31: 139
9/30: 131
10/31: 125.8
11/30: 125
12/31: 122
1/31: 119
2/28: 119.4
3/31: 117.8
4/30: 120
5/18: 119.44 -
Height 5'4"
April 29: 130.0
May 6: 128.4
May 12: 127.4
May 20: 126.8
May 27:
May goal: 126
Ultimate GW: 125
Had a good week. Someone returned my ‘skinny’ shorts that they borrowed last year. They didn’t fit then. They do now. Yay! My sister is visiting this week. I hope I’m able to stay on track because I’m so close, I want it so bad, and I only have 4 weeks left to get it done.3 -
Hello,
posting a bit early but some things have changed for better. The "water weight" (I assume) finally went down, so yesterday I was at 118 again, this morning though my AF arrived and my weight went up to 118.9
I'm hoping that this is a temporary hiccup and in a few days I will be lighter again.
I accepted the fact that I will not reach my final goal this month but as long as I can comfortable fit into my summer shorts and dresses I will be fine. On Thursday we are flying to Poland for two weeks to spend time with my family. I was hoping to be a bit slimmer but I'll go for happier!
Here are the stats:
Age: 41
Height: 5'2"
Waist: 27 inches
Body Fat 20.3%
Lean body mass: 94.7
HT: 124.9 lbs
Ultimate Goal weight: 114 lbs (It doesn't like it's going to happen)
END OF MAY GOAL: 114 lbs ???
April 1: 122.6
April 6: 124
April 13: 122.0
April 20: 121.5
April 27th: 120.7
May 2nd: 118.4
May 9th: 118.9 (it went down to 118.1. then up and climbing!)
May 15th: 121.1
May 19th: 118
May 20th: 118.9 (AF arrived this morning)
(Happy Scale informs me that my moving average is 118.6
Have a fantastic day and a new week! 2 -
April 30th: 142lbs. 22.3% body fat.
May 8th: 140lbs. 21.6% body fat.
May 20th: 139.4lbs. 21.5% bodyfat.
I'm still injured so I'm not really checking my weight/BF. Do I loathe being under 140? Yes, but I have to get better (I currently can't walk for extended periods of time) before I can get strong again.
Also, I don't know about anyone else, but my TOM hit hard this week. I'm not someone who gets cravings, but I was fighting an uphill battle. Phew.1 -
Sorry I’ve been so quiet this month other than my weekly logs. Having a little catch up today.
On Thursday I went to the physio for my wrist. At the moment I have exercises to increase the range of movement which is great, but all the movement during that session made the pain the worst it’s been this year, plus movements that didn’t hurt before the session hurt after. This continued, and even Saturday night I couldn’t get comfortable in bed for the constant ache in my wrist. Fast forward to Sunday. It’s like a switch has been flicked, because although I haven’t got my full range of movement back, it has improved significantly and the pain has gone (unless I put my weight through it). It’s basically back to how it was in 2017 which is a VAST improvement. I couldn’t have coped a full 4 weeks with the post physio pain levels.
From a food perspective I’m really struggling with weekends at the moment. And on Wednesday my mum arrives and we’ll be going to Chelsea Flower Show on Friday (can't wait!), so the inconsistent logging will continue until she leaves on Sunday.
@Crafty_camper123 Fab progress. So nice when the scale starts moving again. Hope the whoosh is continuing!
@terrencewojciak Welcome! It’s never too late to join when you are trying to make a positive change to your life.
@FitSeachely Glad the routine tweak is working for you. Long may it continue!
@RobinAlex666 Ha! A loss through not logging is the best kind of loss. It does show that you are in control of your eating habits, which is a massive win!
@Tryingtogetfitdeb Excellent news! I normally find that, if I can ignore the cramps in the first few days, I normally have a lot more energy. Especially on day 1! But I do get how easy it is to make excuses, I’ve been there.
@nikkit321 “A well-hydrated body is healthier and is less likely to retain water. Table salt is the most common cause of water retention. Excess sodium makes the body hold extra fluids in the cells. When you cut down salt and high sodium condiments, you can quickly lose water weight.” That quote comes from this blog, which nicely explains water weight. Ignore the *kitten* sales pitch for products you really don’t need. In short, keep hydrated! Another good read (without *kitten* sales pitch) is this Puregym.com article which also links to some studies. By the way, do send over some of those trimmings. Chocolate bourbon cake sounds heavenly!
@leah_not_leia So many causes of WW – see links above. You’re definitely showing progress again though!
@mmurph102 Overall you seem to just have plateaued for a bit. It happens. Onwards and upwards as they say!
@Cora0477 Love a clothing NSV, they are definitely a very satisfying NSV!
@vnukinga Happier beats slimmer. Your summer shorts fit and that is what matters! Have a fabulous time in Poland!
@glassofroses How is the recovery going? Like you say, getting better takes priority over getting stronger. You’ll be back soon enough!
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@rianneonamission Hopefully progressing. It's four weeks today since I did the injury (Dr suspects grade 2 tear of the ligaments), but I'm getting a lot of referred pain down into my knee and occasional throbbing in my groin so I'm leaving the decision up to my physio, who I'll see soon, as to what I should and shouldn't be doing.
Mostly it's just boring. Can't walk, can't train, have to resist the urge to eat constantly just to break up the boredom.
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I'm baaaaaaack! We had a fantastic time on vacation. I'm sad to be home. We spent our twelve days in three different parts of the country with something new planned every day. We found secret beaches, swam beneath waterfalls, explored the rainforest, and saw so much incredible wildlife. Most of which was done with my 30 pound one year old on my back. Despite eating so much good food, all the activity paid off because I managed to maintain my weight for two weeks without logging. I'm really proud of myself and ready to get back at it now that I'm home.
Height: 5'1"
SW: 195lbs.
CW: 135lbs.
May Goal: Not expecting much if any loss since I won't be logging properly or weighing myself until the 19th when I'm home. Hoping to at least maintain this month.
May 4th: 135lbs.
May 21st: 135.2lbs.
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Hi I'm new and looking for a place to talk goals and specifics with people in similar situations who get it. Hope it's okay if I join in (and hopefully continue going forward).
Age: 29
Height: 5'6"
SW: 150lbs
CW: 145lbs
May goal: 143lbs (with only 2 weeks left getting consistently below 145 would be great, also I expect to drop 1lbs as soon as my period starts and this bloat finally gives)
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Height: 5'9"
SW (this time around): 148.7
GW: 135
May GW: 137
Feb: 148.7
March 1: 147 (24.4 BF)
April 1: 142 (21.8 BF)
May 1: 140.6
May 8: 138.8
May 15: 136.2
May 22: 138.6
I was wondering if this week was going to be the week I hit goal, but nope, wrong direction. Hoping that 2.4 lb gain is mostly water weight. TOM + a holiday weekend of salty food, so it seems plausible.
Still hoping for the May goal of finishing around 137, although we’re going away next weekend and there will be delicious food and beers. All in moderation, right?
Did a lot of yard work this weekend, and also started a program with the Nike Training Club app and I’m actually kinda stiff and sore - so there’s another possible reason for water retention.4 -
Height: 5'0
Starting Weight: 118.4
GW: 110
May GW: 114
May 8th weigh in: 116.4
May 15th weigh in: 115.3
May 22nd weigh in: 114.6
The scale hit 114 over the weekend. Hopefully I will still be there after camping next weekend. Hoping to hit ultimate GW around Jun 15th given my current weight and progress!
Good luck all!
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Height: 5'7"
SW: 143.5lbs
GW: 135-138lbs
May 1: 144.2lbs
May 8: 143.2lbs
May 15: 141lbs
May 22: 140.6lbs
May 29:
Feeling good. I was looking at myself last night and honestly, I could probably maintain and recomp at this point... I think I will continue to lose very slowly, like a hair below maintenance and then decide what to do in a few weeks.6 -
Been struggling a little with control (we have rather nice wine – approx. 15% - on tap at home) but, despite the struggles, I have lost just shy of a pound and my moving average has gone down by half a pound. Feeling good! Picking up my mum from the airport after work and am off for the next 5 days, so not sure what will happen food wise. We shall see… Been drinking like a fish this week. Got one of those fruit infuser water bottles and have been filling it up with different fruit every day. I got through 4.5 litres on Monday, and 4 yesterday.
Height: 5'10"
HW: 183lbs (Fri 24th March 2017)
SW May: 161lbs (last April weigh in)
Ultimate goal: Around 150lbs
May goal: 157lbs
May body fat goal: Below 25%
End of April Measurements: Waist 76, Belly 95, Under bust 89, Bust 100
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%
20th Dec: 163.6lbs – Body fat 26.1%
31st Jan: 163.6lbs - Body fat 26.2%
28th Feb: 162lbs – Body fat 25.8% (Moving average 161.8lbs)
7th Mar: HOLIDAY! No weigh in
28th Mar: 163.8 – Body fat 26.3% (Moving average 164.0lbs)
25th April: 161 – Body fat 25.5% (Moving average 160.7 lbs)
2nd May: 161.6 – Body fat 25.8% (Moving average 159.9lbs)
9th May: 161.2 – Body fat 25.6% (Moving average 160.5lbs)
16th May: 159.6 – Body fat 25.4% (Moving average 160.5lbs)
23rd May: 158.8 – Body fat 25.2% (Moving average 160lbs)
30th May:
@glassofroses Bless you. Sending positive vibes your way.
@DomesticKat Wow, that is very impressive. Glad you had a good holiday, it sounds amazing!
@noel2fit Welcome! The whoosh should help you reach your May target.
@gutsnglory6 From what you say this does sound like water weight and with a whoosh I would imagine you are on target to hit goal. Moderation is key, hydration is your friend!
@peppermintcaroline Fab progress so far. Enjoy the camping! Drink lots of water to keep hydrated.
@sardelsa Great progress. To lose almost 4lb this month so far when you’re so close to goal is impressive!
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Thanks @rianneonamission but it was probably only 1lb or so of actual weight loss... The rest was water and food weight due to decreasing my carbs and amount of food I was eating.1
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Ah, I see. Whooshes are still nice though :-)1
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Height 5'3"
HW:159
SW:155
CW:140
GW:120 (give or take a few)
April Ending weight: 140.4 (Trending 140.7)
Lost in April= 1.4lbs
May 1st Starting weight: 140.8
Month End Goal: 138
Stretch Goal: 135 (We'll see about that one, lol)
BF%: 30.93%
May 9: 139.6 (Trending: 140.1)
May:16 137.6 (Trending: 138.7)
May:23 138.4 (Trending 138.8)
May:30
Ak! Up a pound and up a point on trending! I gotta get it together again! I overate too many times over the weekend. Got too busy to workout and offset the extra calories too. Still in the 130's though, but I would like to see 130-135 before my vacation. I May go camping this weekend, perhaps the extra activity will do me good! Still trying to decide if I feel like going out with every other Tom, Dick, and Harry that'll be out there over Memorial Day. Ha!
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Height 5'7"
April 29: 155.2 (Trend, today was a high weigh in but had a super high sodium dinner last night!)
May 6: 155.2
May 13: 154.1 (Trend) 153.2 (actual)
May 23: 152.8 (Trend) 151.6 (Actual)
May 27:
May goal: Sub 150 would be ideal, realistically, more like 153 on trend.
Ultimate GW: 140, then will re-access if I should continue losing.4 -
Height : 5'5"
HW: 172 lbs
CW: 138 lbs
May goal: 135 lbs
Long term goal: 135 lbs
April 26th - 138.0 lbs
May 3rd - 139.7 lbs
May 10 - 147 lbs
May 17 - 141.1 lbs
May 24 - 145 lbs
May 31
I seem to be all over the board this month. I did some extremely strenuous yard work at the weekend and used it as an excuse to go off track for 2 days. Hopefully most of the gain is also hormone related water retention. We will see next week...
Goal for this week, 4 weight training sessions and 3 cardio.3 -
Height: 165cm
Sw May: 145 lbs
1st gw: 135 lbs
May Goal: 142 lbs
May 7th: 143 lbs (-2!)
May 24th: 142 lbs (-1!)
this month was definitely a rollercoaster, came back from a trip two week ago and the scale went up to 145. Stuck to my plan that I had set up and I reached my goal for May!
You can definitely do it ladies! Even if you need up just a bit.
Plan:
- 1300 cals
- 15 min treadmill 5x a week
- 6500 steps
- more water!4 -
Height: 5'5"
Ultimate goal: 117-120 LBS
Current Weight: 127.2
May Goal: 125 LBS
May 1: 127.2
May 24: 125.6
I'm so close!!5 -
Coming in late to the month but better than nothing! I've been losing weight very slowly since Mid October! I am super close to my goal so I'm hoping this month I can get even closer! Hopefully by June or July at the latest I'd love to be at my goal.
Height: 5'3"
SW: 150
GW: 120
May 2: 127.8
Haven't weighed myself this week yet, but I'm planning to tomorrow morning.
This morning's weigh in: May 8th- 127
Haven't updated here in a while. ooops!! Still holding steady, fluctuating between 127 and 127.8. bleeeehhhh2 -
I hit this month's goal without even logging and my overall goal of 153 that I set about 6 months ago! I'm especially surprised at todays weight because I had Doritos for dinner last night. I'm not sure if I'm sick or just have really bad allergies, but Doritos temporarily cure my sore throats
HW: 176
CW: 152
Height: 5'8"
May Goal: 152
Ultimate Goal Weight: low 150's
May 3: 154.5
May 10: 155
May 17: 153.5
May 24: 152
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Height: 5'3"
HW: 139 lbs
GW: 110 lbs
8/31: 139
9/30: 131
10/31: 125.8
11/30: 125
12/31: 122
1/31: 119
2/28: 119.4
3/31: 117.8
4/30: 120
5/18: 119.4
5/25: 119
Did well all week, but got frustrated with my dog yesterday who wouldn't go in the car to go to the park for a walk. Ended up hurting my back to try to get her in (she's 11 months and 75lbs), and still couldn't get her in. So went to park without her and ate French Fries at the snack shack after my walk :-(
This weekend will be tough with BBQs, but will try to be aware and at least make some good decisions! Enjoy the long weekend, everyone!5 -
Height 5'5.5 (I like to claim 5'6")
May goal: 155 lbs
Ultimate goal: 140 lbs.
March 22 - 162.5
April 13 - 160.2
May 4 - 159.0
May 11 - 159.0
May 18 - 160.0
May 25 - 157.8
Excited to report a drop! I've been floating from all the water I've been drinking and I think it's helping...my rings aren't so tight.7 -
Starting weight
64.4kg 30/4/18
4/5/18 63.7kg
11/5/18 62.9kg
18/5/18 63.4kg
25/5/18 63.4KG
Hmmm so I've maintained this week, I did a long run (long for me) on Thursday evening, so maybe I was a bit dehydrated?
I'm feeling a bit down, I've only got a about 3kgs left to go, but I just cannot seem to lose them, its frustrating because before Christmas I had lost them and now they just won't shift
On a more positive note, I am exercising more frequently, my running is definitely getting better, hopefully the half marathon in September will be ok!!
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Height 5'4"
April 29: 130.0
May 6: 128.4
May 12: 127.4
May 20: 126.8
May 27: 128.4
May goal: 126
Ultimate GW: 125
Dang it! My sister was here last week so I wasn’t quite as dedicated. We ate at restaurants, but I still ate at a deficit. I missed a day or two of strength training, but I did get all my runs in. We did some extra walking and swimming too. So... Since I know I couldn’t have gained, and my clothes are all feeling loose, I’m not going to feel discouraged -even if I do feel disappointed.3 -
Good morning,
Writing from my vacation destination. I am trying to log in daily but it's really hard to track my calorie intake since we are invited to party after patry, LOL!
I don't know if I can trust the scale as it is not my own but I guess I will re-evaluate when I'll come back home in two weeks time. Some positivite changes since the last log in. I hope that everyone is doing well!
Age: 41
Height: 5'2"
Waist: 27 inches
Body Fat 20.3%
Lean body mass: 94.7
HT: 124.9 lbs
Ultimate Goal weight: 114 lbs (It doesn't like it's going to happen)
END OF MAY GOAL: 114 lbs ???
April 1: 122.6
April 6: 124
April 13: 122.0
April 20: 121.5
April 27th: 120.7
May 2nd: 118.4
May 9th: 118.9 (it went down to 118.1. then up and climbing!)
May 15th: 121.1
May 19th: 118
May 20th: 118.9 (AF arrived that morning)
May 24th: 117.5
May 28th: 116.9
Have a fantastic week!4 -
Height: 5'9"
SW (this time around): 148.7
GW: 135
May GW: 137
Feb: 148.7
March 1: 147 (24.4 BF)
April 1: 142 (21.8 BF)
May 1: 140.6
May 8: 138.8
May 15: 136.2
May 22: 138.6
May 29: 139.2
I was loathe to post this one, but that’s also what an accountability thread is for. Again, mostly water retention. We spent the weekend away, eating delicious food and drinking delicious beer. I knew it was coming and I’m okay with it.
I did meet my May goal weight mid-month, but then went back up. Happy I’m still down from the start of the month.
Now, back to it, and on to the whoosh.2 -
Height: 5'0
Starting Weight: 118.4
GW: 110
May GW: 114
May 8th weigh in: 116.4
May 15th weigh in: 115.3
May 22nd weigh in: 114.6
May 29th weigh in: 114.0
Hit my goal. A bit surprised really. Holiday weekend full of crap then bloating/water weight yesterday had me at 115.7 in the am since my TOM which had been skipping hit like a flood. Bleh.
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Height: 5'7"
SW: 143.5lbs
GW: 135-138lbs
May 1: 144.2lbs
May 8: 143.2lbs
May 15: 141lbs
May 22: 140.6lbs
May 29: 141.2lbs
So overall not too bad for May. I am pretty happy with my progress.
You all did awesome 6 -
Height: 5'5"
SW: 154 lbs
GW: 130
April 28: 134.8
May 6: 134.0
May 13: 131.8
May 19: 130.6
May 28: 131.3
I'm back from vacation! I took a break from tracking for a week and I'm so surprised I only gained less 0.7 pounds! With all the food I was eating, I was sure I had gained 5. All of my relatives were incredibly impressed by my weight loss, and I got a few of them to download MFP. A win all around.2
