Maintainers Weekly Check-In - August 2018
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I thought I posted my weekly maintenance levels on Monday, Aug. 6 but I don't see them here on this thread. Any ideas??
Sometimes I get a long response written, go to post and click on a button other than "Post Reply", especially on the website. Maybe that's what happened? So frustrating!2 -
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SummerSkier wrote: »
WoW, really weird. I did'nt see it on page one. so, I did a search and the thread popped up and there it was. There were lots of other posts not showing up initially. #stilllearningMFP thanks!2 -
I thought I posted my weekly maintenance levels on Monday, Aug. 6 but I don't see them here on this thread. Any ideas??
Sometimes I get a long response written, go to post and click on a button other than "Post Reply", especially on the website. Maybe that's what happened? So frustrating!
Somehow, after I did a search, It popped up. thanks!2 -
Age: 53
Height: 162 cm (5’3.75”)
Total Weight lost: 50+ lb
Time it took to lose: 9 months
How long in maintenance: since Jan 1, 2018
Maintenance weight range: 140-146
December average : 154.5
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12months): 175
Jan average: 149.8
Feb average: 148
March average: 147.25
April Average:143.9
May Average: 142.4
June Average: 141.3
July Average: 142.2
Week ending of...
Aug 4: 142.5
Aug 11: 142.8
Aug 18:
Aug 25:
Successes & Struggles: Not very happy to see this weight so high as I head on vacation. Hoped to have a buffer few pounds, but that obviously did not happen.
I have been very consistent in my strength training all year so I’m hopeful that my weight which remains the same since April actually shows some progress in appearance, but I can’t tell these things. I probably won’t be able to strength train in vacation, but should have more opportunities for cardio, so hopefully I can enjoy the time and not gain too much.
Broken toe is still fragile, but certainly mending. Black eye happened last night (a serious of ridiculousness that included bedtime, a crooked cover, a cat fight in the bed and my husband’s KNEE colliding with my eye socket. Couldn’t make this stuff up. Lol.) So swim goggles are currently a no go so no pre-vacation swim for me.
Best Wishes to alll, I might be gone for a couple weeks depending upon my cell coverage.11 -
Age: 53
Height: 162 cm (5’3.75”)
Total Weight lost: 50+ lb
Time it took to lose: 9 months
How long in maintenance: since Jan 1, 2018
Maintenance weight range: 140-146
December average : 154.5
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12months): 175
Jan average: 149.8
Feb average: 148
March average: 147.25
April Average:143.9
May Average: 142.4
June Average: 141.3
July Average: 142.2
Week ending of...
Aug 4: 142.5
Aug 11: 142.8
Aug 18:
Aug 25:
Successes & Struggles: Not very happy to see this weight so high as I head on vacation. Hoped to have a buffer few pounds, but that obviously did not happen.
I have been very consistent in my strength training all year so I’m hopeful that my weight which remains the same since April actually shows some progress in appearance, but I can’t tell these things. I probably won’t be able to strength train in vacation, but should have more opportunities for cardio, so hopefully I can enjoy the time and not gain too much.
Broken toe is still fragile, but certainly mending. Black eye happened last night (a serious of ridiculousness that included bedtime, a crooked cover, a cat fight in the bed and my husband’s KNEE colliding with my eye socket. Couldn’t make this stuff up. Lol.) So swim goggles are currently a no go so no pre-vacation swim for me.
Best Wishes to alll, I might be gone for a couple weeks depending upon my cell coverage.
I totally understand your 'buffer' concept. Enjoy your vacay. Maybe the relaxing will help relieve, what I know you do: constantly consider (for lack of using the word 'worry') how many cals you have had, have I exercised enough, I hope I don't gain, thoughts.
IMO, you have done great to get where you are from averaging 175. I'm where you are, 177, can't seem to budge anything right now. So, I decided it just may be time to live with 177 and maintain and be happy. More may come off in a few months if I STOP the stressing!!! Blessings for a safe trip4 -
Name: sofchak
Age: 36
Height: 5’3”
Total Weight lost: ~30 lbs
Time it took to lose: ~9 months
How long in maintenance: Over a year
Maintenance weight range: 120-125*
Average weight recorded from 2017: 117
Average weight recorded from January: 120
Average weight recorded from February: 124
Average weight recorded from March: 126
Average weight recorded from April: 125
Average weight recorded from May: 124.5
Average weight recorded from June: 124
Average weight recorded from July: 123
Week of:
August 4th: 122.3
August 11th: 122.9
August 18th:
August 25th:
Successes/struggles of the week: Ate a bit more this week with a real focus on protein so I could meet my strength goals (failed to meet last week). Was very pleased with the results as I successfully increased the weight on almost all my compound lifts by 5-10#.
Training for an ultramarathon trail run next month and my favorite new OCR - a 10 mile Tough Mudder in October. Will throw in a 5k road race (paw prints 5k for charity) with my dog and a 5k OCR with the hubby before the year is over as well. Lots of variety. Feeling very fulfilled with my fitness goals at the moment - lots of balance between strength, endurance, mindfulness and unity.
Have a great week everyone!9 -
Name: 425Recess
Age:71
Height:5'4"
Total weight lost: From my highest ~50
Time it took to lose: Years with some ups and downs
How long in maintenance: 8 years
Maintenance weight range: Just changed to 115
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12 months):
Average weight recorded from January:117
Average weight recorded from February:116
Average weight recorded from March:113
Average weight recorded from April:113
Average weight recorded from May:112
Average weight recorded from June:114
Average weight recorded from July:115
Week of...
August 5: 114
August 12:
August 19:
August 26:
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: My first week using MyFitnessPal and I am liking it. I was a long time WW and maintain at 125 for 7 years then started to slowly lose weight. Was diagnosed with IBS, put on a FODMAP diet and still was losing. WW doesn't count calories so didn't realize that I was not eating enough calories, therefore, the switch to MyFitnessPay. Also I learned here that I'm not getting enough protein and I'm eating too many carbs so I'll work on that too.7 -
Name: It's ME!
Age: About a year older than I was last year.
Height: About 5' 7" or just under.
HEAVIEST weight: 175.4 about five years ago
Total Weight lost: 31 pounds total; 24 pounds since January 2018
Time it took to lose: About six months (assuming start date January 2018)
How long in maintenance: Less than a month (started early July 2018)
Maintenance weight range: 142 - 148
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12months): 163.8
RECENT weight about 170 during most of 2017
ACTUAL weight recorded from January 2, 2018 (only weigh-in that month): 168.2
Average weight recorded from February: 157.5
Average weight recorded from March: 154.4
Average weight recorded from April: 153.2
Average weight recorded from May: 151.6
Average weight recorded from June: 150.2
Average weight recorded from July: 146.8
Average weight Week of...
July 29-August 4: 146.8
August 5-11: TRAVELING -- SCUBA trip to California Channel Islands.
BUT...
Weighed 145.2 on August 3 when I left an 145.0 on August 11 when I returned, so let's call it 145.1. Right on!
Success of the week:
Had an amazing SCUBA trip where I ate and drank at will; didn't gain an ounce. Saw so many species of fish and invertebrates, and had great times on the boat between dives and in the evening with the rest of the folks on the trip. Yes!
Struggle of the week:
I had to get off the dive boat after five days and drive through the smoke to get home after an awesome dive trip. I'm ready to go back! Well, after my gear dries.
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Name: Elaine
Age: 36
Height: 5ft 8in
Total weight lost: 19.4 kg
Time it took to lose: 21 weeks
How long in maintenance: 3 weeks
Maintenance weight range: 58-62 Kg
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12 months):
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Week of...
August 5: 61 Kg
August 12: 60.9 kg
August 19:
August 26:
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: successes - going bridesmaid dress shopping and feeling good about myself, struggles - not too many - feeling a little hungry sometimes...10 -
Name:Pam
Age:60
Height:5'5
Total weight lost:200
Time it took to lose:Started 1/12016
How long in maintenance: Sept 2017
Maintenance weight range:130-135
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12 months):
Average weight recorded from January:
Average weight recorded from February:134.75
Average weight recorded from March:132.7
Average weight recorded from April::131.3
Average weight recorded from May: 129.6
Average weight recorded from June: 127.85
Average weight recorded from July 128.3
Week of...
August 5:126
August 12:125.4
August 19:
August 26:
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: Had a good week. This upcoming week I have to keep my head in the game. My one sons wedding is this Saturday man activities going on all week which involved eating out or parties. Going to try stay focused on the event not the food.11 -
Name: Stephen
Age: 58
Height: 6'2"
Total weight lost: 72 lbs.
How long in maintenance: 1 year, 7 months
Maintenance weight range: 185-190
Average weight recorded from January: 179.5
Average weight recorded from February: 181.2
Average weight recorded from March: 181.1
Average weight recorded from April: 182.2
Average weight recorded from May: 184.0
Average weight recorded from June: 186.4
Average weight recorded from July: 188.3
Week of...
August 5: 190.2
August 12: 192.1
August 19:
August 26:9 -
Name: Brenda
Age: 49
Height: 5'2"
Starting Weight...194
Goal Weight.........130
How long in maintenance: 1 Year 2 month's
Maintenance Weight Range: 120's
Average weight recorded for Month of:
January........127
February.......126
March...........125
April..............123
May...............124
June.............125
July...............126
Week Of:
August 3rd.....126
August 10th...125
Eating Plan...
OMAD As Needed (Usually 4 or 5 days)
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Hi everyone-- I'm a lurker here, and a LT WW member, but MFP may be a better community in some ways. Any tips and hints on building some healthy muscles for this little old lady I'm becoming pfff!
Name: Gwen
Age: 57
Height: 5’7” (ish)
Total weight lost: 37 lbs
Time it took to lose: about 10 mos
How long in maintenance: 3 months
Maintenance weight range: below 137
Average weight recorded from 2018 :
Average weight recorded from May: 137
Average weight recorded from June:135
Average weight recorded from July:134
Week of...
August 5: 130
August 12:129
August 19:
August 26:
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: success: Recovering from gall bladder surgery and back to walking! Struggles: Wine! Enjoy this, but obviously have to imbibe in moderation! Also-- tortilla chips at Tex-Mex restaurants, which in Houston are everywhere and delicious!7 -
Name: Marti
Age: 67
Height: 5'3"
Total Weight lost: ~50 lbs.
Time it took to lose: 22 months
How long in maintenance: 5 months
Maintenance weight range: 103.5 - 107.5
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12months):118.5
Average weight recorded from January: 107.5
Average weight recorded from February: 106.2
Average weight recorded from March: 104.8
Average weight recorded from April:104.8
Average weight recorded from May: 104.9
Average weight recorded from June: 104.9
Average weight recorded from July: 106.1
Week of...
August 5:105.3
August 12: 105.7
August 19:
August 26
Success: Back to running 2 - 3 days a week (indoors on treadmill)
Struggles: Haven't been able to ride my bike for weeks now because of the heat and smoke. I really miss it!
Sending positive vibes to everyone for a successful upcoming week!8 -
Name: Lisa
Age: 54
Height: 5'2 1/2"
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 (around 115-119 lbs)
Average weight in 2017 estimate- was not doing regular weekly weigh-ins: 56
Average weight January: 58.9 (highest in 30 years!)
Average weight in February 56.1 kilos
Average weight in March 55.5 kilos
Average weight in April 56.8 kilos
Average weight in May 56.8 kilos
Average weight in June 56.7 kilos (125.2 lbs)
Average weight in July 57 ?
Week of...
Week of...
August 5: 57?
August 12: 56.7
August 19:
August 26:
Successes of the week:
got many steps in. no major health issue that I know of. Some pleasant down time and vacation
Struggles of the week:
Lots of challenges5 -
Name: missperfectpitch
Height: 5'4"
Total weight lost: About 43 pounds
Time it took to lose: 1 year and 2 months
How long in maintenance: I hit my goal weight in the beginning of January, officially started maintenance in mid-March 2018
Maintenance weight range: 108-111.5
Average weight recorded from January: 110.6
Average weight recorded from February: 109.5
Average weight recorded from March: 109.0
Average weight recorded from April: 109.1
Average weight recorded from May: 109.3
Average weight recorded from June: 109.7
Average weight recorded from July: 110.1
Week of...
August 5: 110.6 (trendweight 110.4)
August 12: 110.1 (trend 110.2)
August 19:
August 26:
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: I've lost some of the water weight that I've been dealing with lately, which is a relief. Trendweight seems to lag a few days though, so I'm mostly paying attention to actual weight instead. I'm trying to stay consistent with exercise and getting my steps in, and have been successful with those.9 -
Name: Carl
Age: 46
Height: 5’ 8”
Total weight lost: 74lb
Time it took to lose: 12 months
How long in maintenance: started 1 Aug 2018
Maintenance weight range: 168 -/+ 2lb
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12 months):
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Week of...
August 5: 168 lb
August 12: 165.4
August 19:
August 26:
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: A loss whilst maintaining, Didn’t expect that !!! . Think I need to up my calories a little and a little less cardio. I don’t want to up calories if I’m honest and I love my workouts every morning. Tips anyone ??7 -
Name: Caroline
Age: 30
Height: 5'0"
Total weight lost: 40 lbs
Time it took to lose: about 2 years
How long in maintenance: 1.5 months
Maintenance weight range: 105-115
Week of...
August 6: 112.0
August 13: 111.1
August 20:
August 27:
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: ran a 5 mile race, came in at 53:13, 9 minutes faster than last year. Signed up for a half marathon. Really need to do some strength training...
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Name: Kate
Age: 40
Height: 5’5” (ish)
Total weight lost: 117 lbs
Time it took to lose: about a year
How long in maintenance: three weeks
Maintenance weight range: 144-148
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12 months):
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Week of...
August 5: 146.4
August 12: 145.4
August 19:
August 26:
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: a success is continued meal planning. Also, I made a new recipe with cottage cheese in egg salad. It’s a good way to get more protein in. A struggle has been exercise. I haven’t gotten to the gym or taken my dog for walks. I’ve really let the hot humid weather get me down.7 -
Name: Spencerport
Age: 37
Height: 6'1"
Total weight lost: 105lbs
Time it took to lose: 18 months (April 2014 - Oct 2016)
How long in maintenance: October 2016 - Current
Maintenance weight range: 195lb-200lb
Week of...
July 29: 203
August 5: 201
August 12: 200.2
August 19:
August 26:
Success: Walked 25 miles at work in 4 business days. Moved 400lbs on Printer Equipment 2/3 of a mile during some of that walking. Good Exercise.
Struggle: Friday was a low energy day. Didn't do too much due to all the walking earlier in the week.10 -
Name: Kathryn
Age: 50
Height: 5'3.5"
Total Weight lost: ~76 lbs
Time it took to lose: 2 years 3 months
How long in maintenance: I called maintenance in July 2016, but I continued to slowly lose until December of 2017. I have been in maintenance for 8 months
Maintenance weight range: 118 - 122 lbs
Average weight recorded from 2017: 123.4
Average weight recorded from January: 119.2
Average weight recorded from February: 119.6
Average weight recorded from March: 119.6
Average weight recorded from April: 119.6
Average weight recorded from May: 119.7
Average weight recorded from June: 119.4
Average weight recorded from July: 119.8
Week of...
August 5: 118.0 scale/ 118.9 trend
August 12: 118.2 scale/ 119.0 trend
August 19:
August 26:
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: I guess things are about the same. No big struggles or successes this week.
@peppermintcaroline Congrats on your race and good luck with the HM!
@baggyboy1878 If you are still losing weight you will either need to cut down on the exercise or eat more calories. It can be hard to change your mindset from losing to not losing, but you need to balance out your CI and you CO if you are going to maintain. You can try adding some fats like avocado to foods or add back in dressings and mayo or butter. If you are using low fat dairy switch to the full fat. That way you can add calories without adding a lot of volume.10 -
Name: Julie
Age: 60
Height: 5'3"
Total Weight lost: 30 lbs.
Time it took to lose: Started FOR REAL August 2016, lowest weight (120) recorded May 2017
How long in maintenance: Since May 2017
Maintenance weight range: would like to be 120-125
Average weight recorded from January: 132
Average weight recorded from February: 132
Average weight recorded from March: 130
Average weight recorded from April: 130
Average weight recorded from May: 130
Average weight recorded from June: 129
Week of...
July 1: 130.9
July 8: 130.2
July 15: 130.5
July 22: 128.3
July 29: Vacation!
Week of
Aug. 5: (today's date is Aug. 10th): 128.8
Aug. 12: 128.3
Aug. 19:
Aug. 26:
Success/Struggles: Nothing new -- still trying to get down another four or five pounds, but making progress!7 -
Name: atkhorses
Age: 53
Height: 5'4"
Total weight lost: 37
Time it took to lose: March 2015-Oct 2015
How long in maintenance: almost 3 years
Maintenance weight range: 175-179
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12 months): 175
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Average weight recorded from July: 175-179
Week of...
August 5: 179.2
August 12: 178.2
August 19:
August 26:
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week:
Success: lost a pound this week, so 2 pounds in 12 days. That is sloooowwww. Really got familiar with MFP and thanks to so many who have given me advice. I changed my macros to Protein 20; fat 30 and Carbs 50%. I feel more energetic. School started so I haven't been walking and have only done weights 2/7 days
Struggle: Meeting my calorie goal while keeping my macros in check and on track. Have a great week everyone!4 -
Name: Harper
Age: 40
Height: 5'1
Total Weight lost: 50
Time it took to lose: one year, four months
How long in maintenance: about 14 months
Maintenance weight range: 117-122
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12months):
Average weight recorded from January: 121.5
Average weight recorded from February: 119.9
Average weight recorded from March: 121.7
Average weight recorded from April: 122
Average weight recorded from May: 120.7
Average weight recorded from June: 121.4
Average weight recorded from July: 121.8
August 2 Weigh-in: 120.8
Week of...
August 5: 121.4
August 12: 123
August 19:
August 26:
Success and Struggles - I am slightly above my range right now and not feeling good about it. I guess I can take some comfort in the fact that the source of the gain is not mysterious. I have been eating a few hundred calories extra during the last few weeks. I wouldn't say that my eating was out of control, but I was doing more snacking than usual. Fortunately, I am taking steps now to get back in range. My husband is also trying to curtail his snacking and watch his portions. This makes the process much easier. It is kind of interesting: years ago I would have been terrified of getting on the scale if I'd thought I'd gained. I used to just let the weight come back on and not address it -- or worse, I would react to a gain with emotional eating. Although I am not happy about my recent gain, I feel so much calmer responding to it.13 -
@g_anson -- I am older than you -- 60 yrs. old -- and I have truly never had a better body than I have now! It is because of losing weight, for sure, but mostly it's because I started doing power yoga (I do Baptiste yoga -- if you can find a Baptiste studio, try it!) and we do flow yoga (we move a lot!) for 60 -75 mins. in around 90 degrees. I sweat (I love it!) and I have muscles (!!) and no flab on my arms, strong legs, and I'm getting some decent abs. I try to do it 3-4 times per week -- it's the consistency that I think really makes the difference -- and in yoga, there's no judgment and there's real encouragement. I can't tell you how good it make me feel, and how much more energy I have. Good luck on finding what motivates you! Do something that makes you sweat everyday!4
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Name: Melanie
Age: 41
Height: 5'5
Total weight lost: 45 (40 initially ending March 2017 and then a chill 5lbs start of this year)
Time it took to lose: 9 month
How long in maintenance: 18 months
Maintenance weight range: 130-133
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12 months): 137
Average weight recorded from January: 135.7
Average weight recorded from February: 134.6
Average weight recorded from March:133.6
Average weight recorded from April: 131.7
Average weight recorded from May: 130.9
Average weight recorded from June: 131.2
Average weight recorded from July: 131.3
Week of...
August 5: 131.8
August 12: 131.9
August 19: 130.7
August 26:6 -
Hi all, sorry I was away! Smokes and lots of extra working hours the last few weeks in northern CA. I stopped logging even, didn't have time or energy or atmospheric conditions to work out, and scared myself a little when the numbers went up, but buckling back into maintenance now. I will post my current status tomorrow, that's the goal.5
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I haven't checked in for a while. No purging, but calorie/food/exercise obsession still happening. I'm working with a very nice counselor and trying to be "willing to be willing" to face my fears, change my negative thinking, and write about what's going on.
If anyone is interested, this is the app I chose for tracking my behavior and feelings: https://www.recoveryrecord.com/patient_overview10 -
@sofchak Look at you!! So incredibly awesome!!2
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