Maintainers Weekly Check In - September 2018
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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: Two months, then backsliding a few weeks; will be back soon!
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 recorded from August: 148.1
Average weight Week of...
September 2-8: 149.3
September 9-15: 148.8
September 16-22:
September 23-30:
September 30-October 6:
Success of the week:
Didn't ever get over 150.2. Average weight for the week was, surprisingly, 0.5 pounds down, which is exactly what I want! I may be back in my maintenance range next week with a slow decrease to near the bottom, then, with pluck and luck, steady as she goes and straight on 'till morning.
Struggle of the week:
I'm still outside the maintenance range I set for myself, but that range may be too low. :grumble: When I started my journey, my initial goal was about 150 pounds (+/- a few). I revised it down to 145, so I could try to see 150 as a success even though it's outside of my not completely arbitrary maintenance range of 142 - 148.
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Name: Faebert
Age: 39
Height: 5’6
Total weight lost: about 50lbs
Time it took to lose: on and off 3 years. First 30 in 4 months and then gradually reduced goal weight
How long in maintenance: 14 months
Maintenance weight range: 115-120
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12months): 121
Average weight recorded from August: 111.5
Week of 8th September: 112.5
Week of 15th September: 112.75
Struggles/successes: I’m ok, hanging in there with lots of activity, but definitely not feeling very disciplined at the moment. Always struggle with the approach of autumn/ winter and darker, colder weather.
The good news is although my weight is up a little from the crazy low after the holiday I’m apparently in ok shape. Went for a progress dexa scan and there was only a small change since March - weight up around 2lbs but mostly muscle gain with a little fat gain. The guy said “you’re still ripped”. And that cheered me up no end!
Have a good week everyone x8 -
Loving some of these nuggets of positivity this week - it showcases the knowledge you gain from a commitment to Maintenance.
@pkweier - love your logic about knowing you didn’t eat 14,000 calories. That’s the right way to tackle the mind games with the scale!
@hesn92 - congrats on transitioning to no calorie counting successfully! That’s a great achievement!
@icemom011 - great attitude about your Maintenance range. I like that you’re holding yourself accountable and committing to a new goal!2 -
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
Average weight recorded from August: 123
Week of:
September 1st: 122.4
September 8th: 122.2
September 15th: 121.5
Successes/struggles of the week: Still doing that whole “saving for the down payment on the house” thing so still saving my pennies instead of spending those pennies on candy at the local convenience store... weight is trending down as a result.
Getting close to the bottom of my range. I don’t think I want to go below 120lbs. I like my current physique. Will assess as I go along though...
Cheers to a great week everyone!9 -
Name: Lisa
Age: 55
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
Average weight in August 57
Week of...
September 1: ?
September 8: ?
September 15: 58.6 kilos, 129 lbs
September 22:
September 29:
Successes of the week:
I was away by the seaside all week and got about 15000 steps average in per day at least. For little swims daily and one hike of about 80 minute with very steep hills, and another of about 3 hours with some hills.
Struggles of the week:
Weight is way up again. I'm totally bummed about that. Back from vacation I have so much work. On vacation I had the impression that I didn't eat that much, but did have a small frozen yogurt with light toppings most days. Breakfasts were big on 4 days (eggs, plain yogurt, thin slice of cheese, lighter than wasa-type cracker, fruit, juice, plain yogurt, cappuccino no sugar), normal 2 days (cereal, w yogurt/soy milk, fruit), light one day (1 small plain yogurt, figs and capuccino)- lunches lightish/normal, (cucumber-tuna, olive oil-beans, no bread ) and most often I'd skip dinner, but eat a banana/fruit and possibly some rice cakes if still hungry.
I used to always lose weight on vacation with all the physical activity. For past 20 years I used to not gain weight pas 57 kilos. (I would always get sick, stomach ache or sore throat, if I ate too much, and couldn't eat any more.)
Now that natural limit doesn't seem to be there and my low metabolism seems to have gotten even lower. I'm finding it hard to count and control so much. It's true when I lost the 5k some years ago I was often a bit hungry by the end of the day. I did ww which gave free fruit, so I'd eat a banana or two if needed. and dinner was often veggies with 2T of parmesan, as points needed to be so low for me to lose. Now it seems harder though. Maybe I'm hungrier too. I find it's just too much stress to be hungry/always watch food, in addition to work pressure. Feels like there's no relaxing.
Hopefully I'll get through this somehow but not sure how. Now the busy period of work is starting up. The next 10 days are more full than they should be. Not thrilled about that.
Definitely thinking of making my maintenance range higher.
Just found this, below on line. So I'm way over for all except BMI. That seems like reality. I think Bmi is kind of a trap since the range is huge. (+35% in same BMI range! yet + 35% is not the same health situation).
Which formula do you find most appropriate for your weight?
Based on the Broca formula, your ideal weight is 107.72 lbs.
Based on the Devine formula, your ideal weight is 110.45 lbs.
Based on the Robinson formula, your ideal weight is 115.52 lbs.
Based on the Miller formula, your ideal weight is 123.06 lbs.
Based on the Hamwi formula, your ideal weight is 110 lbs.
Based on the Lemmens formula, your ideal weight is 120.28 lbs.
Based on the BMI range formula, your ideal weight is between 101.15 lbs and 136.69 lbs.
Then this, about 2 lbs higher all around
Based on the Robinson formula (1983), your ideal weight is 53.4 kgs (117)
Based on the Miller formula (1983), your ideal weight is 56.6 kgs (124.8)
Based on the Devine formula (1974), your ideal weight is 51.5 kgs (113.5)
Based on the Hamwi formula (1964), your ideal weight is 51.2 kgs (113.5)
Based on the healthy BMI recommendation, your recommended weight is 46.8 kgs (103) - 63.2 (139) kgs
I just did measurements. According to rough measurements I have 25.5% body fat. That means, if calculations are correct, probably about 32.9 lbs of body fat, and about 96 pounds of lean muscle, bones, organs, skin and other needed parts.
On another chart and scale it's 28.6% fat, with 38.2 lbs of fat (16.7 k). 92.3 lbs of other stuff (muscles, bones, etc.) (41.9k) and says I should lose 1.3k or 3 lbs for my body size and age. (some charts seem to be indulgent with age, basing on what exists rather than ideal, but maybe they should be since it's so hard to lose for some).
I think that's erroneous. 20-24% seems to be fit range. So 20% would be 52.5 close to my listed range.
What amount of body fat do you aim for?4 -
And 55.1 would be top of maintenance range.
So I'm going to switch my range from past 52-54 to
52.5 to 55.1 k, or
115.7-121.5 lbs.
That seems more realistic. I still have 7.5 lbs to lose as of today. and still have gained a lot during both last vacations.4 -
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Name: Stephen
Age: 58
Height: 6'2"
Total weight lost: 71 lbs.
How long in maintenance: 1 year, 8 months
Maintenance weight range: 180-185
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
Average weight recorded from August: 191.7
Week of...
September 2: 191.5
September 9: 193.9
September 16: 194.8
September 23:
September 30:
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Lisa,
I totally understand only mine was one day of gain. Most likely water weight and extra salt in your system give it 2 weeks and take it from there. I'm trying to not panic when I see numbers raise it is a struggle of mine, if after 2 to 3 weeks of eating normal again it's still there then take action. I've learn thanks to this site to not give in and get back on track right away after a over eating time.3 -
Name:Pam
Age:60
Height:5'5
Total weight lost:200
Time it took to lose:Started Jan 1 2016
How long in maintenance: 1 year (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
Average weight recorded from August:126.25
Week of...
September 2:125.8
September 9:129.2
September 16: 126.4
September 23:
September 30:
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week:My weight is just about back to normal after a disastrous last weekend. I gave into temptation on Sunday and just ate what ever and how much I wanted which for me are sweets. Felt awful Monday and went back on track. I know it is water weight that is gone. I am still below my range and for me that makes me feel okay.5 -
Name:Lora
Age: 38
Height: 5’5”
Total weight lost:MFP +\- 40lbs, 45lbs all together
Time it took to lose: 8 months
How long in maintenance: new
Maintenance weight range: 126-132lbs
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12 months): 175
Average weight recorded from June: 135lbs
Average weight recorded from July: 132lbs
Average weight recorded from Aug: 131lbs
Sept 6th- 130lbs
Sept15- 131lbs
Struggles - would like to get closer to the bottom end of my range but lately I’ve been hungry. I’m not too upset where I am as long as I don’t go any higher, should buckle back down and cut the sweets that have been sneaking back in a little too often
Successes - was nervous but bought a new wardrobe for my new job, I have been home for 12 years so this is huge to be back out! I bought it in a size small, I keep fearing that I will gain and not fit it but I’m realizing I like it here and don’t plan on going back, moving forward, buy the small wardrobe and rock it for a long time!6 -
Name: Hannah
Age: 29
Height: 5'10"
Total weight lost: 25lb
Time it took to lose: 1.5 years
How long in maintenance: 14 months
Maintenance weight range: 152-156
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12 months): I don't know
Average weight recorded from January:
Average weight recorded from February:
Average weight recorded from March:
Average weight recorded from April: 155.57
Average weight recorded from May: 156.6
Average weight recorded from June: 156
Average weight recorded from July: 157.1
Average weight recorded from August: 157
Week of...
September 2: 155.7 (trend 156.3)
September 9:
September 16:
September 23:
September 30:
Success/ Struggles of the week:
Haven't been participating the last couple months but I'm back. I think this helps me stay accountable. I haven't been logging my food the last few weeks, but instead keeping a pen and paper food diary (just jotting down what I'm eating, not weighing or measuring). I'm trying to figure out how to maintain my weight without tracking my calories. I find counting calories to be too obsessive and soul-sucking lol.
I'm happy to see my weight jump back down. It had been creeping up the past several months.
Hannah it is so refreshing to see some who also did a slow and steady lose. It took me a bit under 2 years to lose 30 lbs. I am happy it took this long because I know it's going to stick. Good luck!!4 -
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
Average weight recorded from July: 130
Average weight recorded from August: 127
Week of:
9/2 -- I am staying around 127.... I am making progress -- no more 130's! YAY! I'm doing the "Just Give Me 10 Days" challenge -- so I guess I'm not really in maintenance if I'm trying to lose -- but I like this group!! Anyway, I'm hoping to hit 125 this month...or even 124! And I am challenging myself to do Power Yoga 4 x week.... it's not just about the weight -- it's about the health and being active.
9/9 -- I was 126 this morning -- yay! Just a quick progress report... and @missperfectpitch --- you're inspiring me! Maybe I will head into the teens if (ahem! when) I can get back to 120....why not??? Good week everyone!
9/16 -- I was 126.4 this morning -- I'm doing the "Just give me 10 days" challenge, and so weigh myself everyday -- and it's been 126.4 for the last week.... I'm not complaining after spending most of the Spring/Summer in the 130's, but I'm trying to get down a few more pounds, so hopefully next week's weigh in will be down a little. Good week everyone!5 -
Name: Marti
Age: 67
Height: 5'3"
Total Weight lost: ~50 lbs.
Time it took to lose: 22 months
How long in maintenance: 6 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
Average weight recorded from August: 105.5
Week of...
September 2: 105.4
September 9: 104.7
September 16: 103.8
September 23:
September 30:
Success/Struggles: I'm down at the bottom of my maintenance range - I was experimenting with eating back exactly half of my exercise calories and I think it backfired. I'm trying to find some gross calorie limit that I can average weekly and maintain, but I guess that's going to have to be a moving target depending on the intensity of my activity. Shooting for gaining around a pound and a half minimum over the next couple of weeks. I can't believe I'm saying that, but I can see how easy it would be to fall into the trap of going "just a little lower to maintain a buffer".
Sending positive vibes to everyone for a successful upcoming week!8 -
Name: Jacqueline
Age: 56
Height: 5'4"
Total weight lost: ~20 lbs since Jan. 2018
Time it took to lose: 7 months
How long in maintenance: 1 month
Maintenance weight range: 130-133
Average weight recorded from January: 150.2 lbs
Average weight recorded from February: 145.0 lbs
Average weight recorded from March: 143.4 lbs
Average weight recorded from April: 140.1 lbs
Average weight recorded from May: 137.1 lbs
Average weight recorded from June: 134.6 lbs
Average weight recorded from July: 132.2 lbs
Average weight recorded from August: 130.0 lbs
Week of...
September 2:129.4 lbs
September 9: 129.8 lbs
September 16: 129.8 lbs
September 23:
September 30:
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: My weight was jumping all around at the start of the week - hard not to panic but it seems to have settled down and I ended up in exactly the same place as last week. I am still figuring out what works for maintenance. I tightened up my logging and went back to what worked while I was losing and that seems to have helped even things out.7 -
Name: Hannah
Age: 29
Height: 5'10"
Total weight lost: 25lb
Time it took to lose: 1.5 years
How long in maintenance: 14 months
Maintenance weight range: 152-156
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12 months): I don't know
Average weight recorded from January:
Average weight recorded from February:
Average weight recorded from March:
Average weight recorded from April: 155.57
Average weight recorded from May: 156.6
Average weight recorded from June: 156
Average weight recorded from July: 157.1
Average weight recorded from August: 157
Week of...
September 2: 155.7 (trend 156.3)
September 9: 155.2 (trend 155.9)
September 16: 155.9 (trend 155.8)
September 23:
September 30:
Success/ Struggles of the week:
Not much to say.... still no calorie counting (yay) my weight has been staying steady the last few weeks. There was an initial drop of 2 lbs all at once, and now it's just staying put.
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Name: M
Age: 34
Height: 5'2"
Total weight lost: ~15-20 lbs
Time it took to lose: 4 months
How long in maintenance: 1.5 years
Maintenance weight range: 110-115 lbs
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12 months): 112.5 lbs
Week of...
September 2: 114.8 lbs
September 9: 113.8 lbs
September 16: 111.4 lbs
September 23:
September 30:
Successes/struggles: Happy with my progress the past two weeks. I’m back down towards the bottom end of my range. Still working out hard and managed to lose some weight despite not taking it easy on the wine- which is not great. I’ve also been feeling kind of down, which always takes my appetite away. Anyway, hope I can keep things up.9 -
@LivingtheLeanDream thanks for the advice! It seems like you were right 😉1
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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...
September 1: 198.8
September 8: 198.2
September 15: 196.4
September 22:
September 29:
Success: Kept tight track of my calories all week. Lots of exercise.
Struggles: None.7 -
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 ~ 9 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
Average weight recorded from August: 118.8
Week of...
September 2: 118.4 scale/ 118.6 trend
September 9: 119.0 scale/ 118.5 trend
September 16: 119.6 scale/ 118.6 trend
September 23:
September 30:
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: Weight is about the same so I guess that's a success.9
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