Lose 5lbs + in December 2018

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  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 3,980 Member
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    @dawnbgethealthy, Yaay! you got a new scale. My old and first digital scale was a Conair WW scale. I was very happy with it. Before that I owned several analog scales, the last being a Homedics, which was touted to be one of the most accurate back in the early 90's. I definitely believe in the digital scale weight so, CONGRATS on your new found weight loss! As far as this forum, I suggest just posting both analog (as old scale) and digital scale (as new scale) weights on your weigh in date, then proceed with weights from your new scale. Others on these challenge forums have done the same.
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 3,980 Member
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    @deepwoodslady, Donna, I have to believe that your holding a ton of fluid. Even if you don't feel tired now, I know you have to be with the non stop activity. Tiredness, extra sodium, low on water intake ( because it's got to be low on days you aren't at home) the exercise that you're trying to fit in, all contribute to fluid retention. Drink as much of your infused water every day you can and take a couple of stretch breaks throughout the day when you can. I've always found that for me, stretching helps release fluid retention in my muscles. {{{hugs}}} You're gonna get through this. Maintenance calories is not a bad idea until the holidays are over, but do it with caution. I suggest, Choose one meal a day to have some extra calories if you are feeling hungry.
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 3,980 Member
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    •Lose 5 lbs in December•

    Nov. 30- 178.2 - A .6 lb gain for November.

    Original starting wgt: 253
    December starting weight: 178.8
    December goal: 175

    •Monday Updates•📌
    12/1 - 178.8 - carbs
    12/2 - 177.6 - carbs
    📌12/3 - 180.6 - CARBS!
    12/4 - 178.8 - fluid starting to come off
    12/5 - 176.8
    12/6 - 176.2
    12/7 - 176.4 - up slightly
    •Update on my carby snack weight swings😆
    12/8 - 176.4 - sort of an OMAD day on the 7th. Dealing with sore throat. Pretzels and homemade onion dip.
    12/9 - 177.4 - Ate the heck out of some pretzels.
    📌12/10 - 178.8 - Temporary. My pretzel frenzy really wasn't. I only had 2ozs of them, but I do Keto, so there's fluid to reckon with.
    12/11 - 176.6 - Lucky ducky today, because I ate 700 calories worth of gourmet potato chips yesterday. No regrets. They were delicious and I'll take the hit tomorrow if it comes.
    12/12 - 178.4 - Chip eating showed up!😅
    12/13 - 177.2
    12/14: - 175.4
    12/15: 174.6 - I had problems with MFP app and forgot to come back with the update. Hit my goal. Now to surpass it even more. This weight is too close. Lol
    12/16: 176.6 - Fluid retention
    📌12/17 - 174.6
    12/18 - 176.2
    12/19 - 174.4
    12/20 - 174
    12/21 - 175.8 - Hungry, needed more protein. Ate peanut butter during fasting hours.

    12/22 - 175.8

    December 31 😃😑😕❓









  • Birder165
    Birder165 Posts: 484 Member
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    stella7x7 wrote: »
    Dec.1- 238.6
    Dec,7- 240.2
    Dec.14-239.2
    Dec21-242.4

    Hang in there! You're definitely not alone this month.

    ~ Karen
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,559 Member
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    December 1 - 193 - up one pound from yesterday : - (
    December 2 -193 - glad that I didn't gain, I was pretty over-indulgent over the weekend.
    December 3 -194 - kind of discouraged with the fluctuation. I had a good day, expected a loss.
    December 4 -194 - I really expected to be less this morning. On track to lose.
    December 5 -192 - back to where I was at the end of last month's challenge.
    December 6 -191 - Wow! Lots of days left to get down to that next decade. Seeing the scale move is motivating!
    December 7 -191 - Getting excited to get out of the 90s, hopefully by next week
    December 8 -192 - Dang. Oh well, I will stick with it. I over-ate yesterday and expected this. Very easy to put on, hard to take off.
    December 9 - 192
    December 10 -191- Good. Monday morning. Easier for me to be diligent during the week, so hope to see another drop this week. 2 steps forward 1 step back still equals going forward : - )
    December 11 -193 - Geez do I fluctuate!
    December 12 -191 - Skated yesterday. It seems like no matter what I consume, that I lose weight after I skate.
    December 13 - Skated again, I think that I have messed up my calendar here, because the 191 should have been the 13th.
    December 14 -193. Unbelievable, 2 days of skating and up 2 pounds? Really expected a loss today. I don't measure my inches until the 27th. Glad that I am not weighing once per week, seeing as how this fluctuation is going. I actually like seeing it, I didn't realize that it could be like that. 2 pounds is a lot!
    December 15 -193
    December 16 -193. Funny, I feel lighter but the scale isn't budging. Went out to Zumba class yesterday and really expected to see it on the scale. Maybe tomorrow.
    December 17 -192
    December 18 -192
    December 19 -190.5
    December 20 -190 - I am thinking of getting a digital scale like y'all seem to have. I just have an old school one.
    December 21 -190 - Looks even slightly less than that, but I am on a "regular" scale. I did buy a digital scale yesterday, but after setting it up I stepped on it 5 times and each time it was different so I will return it today and try to get a better one. Skated yesterday - 600 calorie burn, I have been at good input levels all week.
    December 22 -182.2 - New scale. 189.2-ish on my old scale
    December 23 -181.5 - Unbelievable since I had a steak with all of the trimmings, alcohol drinks. Maybe it will catch up with me, maybe it is because of the Zumba yesterday.
    December 24 -
    December 25 -
    December 26 -
    December 27 -
    December 28 -
    December 29 -
    December 30 -
    December 31 -

    December loss so far: counting from Nov 30.18 when I was 192 - which would be 185 on my new scale - 3.5 loss
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,559 Member
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    tiabirdie56 wrote: »
    •Lose 5 lbs in December•

    Nov. 30- 178.2 - A .6 lb gain for November.

    Original starting wgt: 253
    December starting weight: 178.8
    December goal: 175

    •Monday Updates•📌
    12/1 - 178.8 - carbs
    12/2 - 177.6 - carbs
    📌12/3 - 180.6 - CARBS!
    12/4 - 178.8 - fluid starting to come off
    12/5 - 176.8
    12/6 - 176.2
    12/7 - 176.4 - up slightly
    •Update on my carby snack weight swings😆
    12/8 - 176.4 - sort of an OMAD day on the 7th. Dealing with sore throat. Pretzels and homemade onion dip.
    12/9 - 177.4 - Ate the heck out of some pretzels.
    📌12/10 - 178.8 - Temporary. My pretzel frenzy really wasn't. I only had 2ozs of them, but I do Keto, so there's fluid to reckon with.
    12/11 - 176.6 - Lucky ducky today, because I ate 700 calories worth of gourmet potato chips yesterday. No regrets. They were delicious and I'll take the hit tomorrow if it comes.
    12/12 - 178.4 - Chip eating showed up!😅
    12/13 - 177.2
    12/14: - 175.4
    12/15: 174.6 - I had problems with MFP app and forgot to come back with the update. Hit my goal. Now to surpass it even more. This weight is too close. Lol
    12/16: 176.6 - Fluid retention
    📌12/17 - 174.6
    12/18 - 176.2
    12/19 - 174.4
    12/20 - 174
    12/21 - 175.8 - Hungry, needed more protein. Ate peanut butter during fasting hours.

    12/22 - 175.8

    December 31 😃😑😕❓









    Hi Tia. So do you do the 16/8 intermittent fasting?
    You are down three pounds for December so far, but have lost tremendously over all, like 77 pounds! What is your ultimate goal?
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 10,841 Member
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    tiabirdie56 wrote: »
    @deepwoodslady, Donna, I have to believe that your holding a ton of fluid. Even if you don't feel tired now, I know you have to be with the non stop activity. Tiredness, extra sodium, low on water intake ( because it's got to be low on days you aren't at home) the exercise that you're trying to fit in, all contribute to fluid retention. Drink as much of your infused water every day you can and take a couple of stretch breaks throughout the day when you can. I've always found that for me, stretching helps release fluid retention in my muscles. {{{hugs}}} You're gonna get through this. Maintenance calories is not a bad idea until the holidays are over, but do it with caution. I suggest, Choose one meal a day to have some extra calories if you are feeling hungry.


    Thanks for the help. All great ideas. I just loaded up on more parsley & cucumbers yesterday while out shopping. I will drink as much as I can today. I have a birthday party for grandson today & I will try to take it easy. I do feel so bloated, like I'm a major star in a movie and they pack on fake blubber around my belly to make to bigger to fit the role. It feels horrible. Stretching is also a great idea. Thanks again!
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 3,980 Member
    edited December 2018
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    @maureenkhilde, Congrats on your loss! But your A1c number is fantastic news!

    @dawnbgethealthy, A new low weight! 👏👏👏
    Yes, I intermittent fast 16/8. Usually though it ends up being 20/4 or OMAD. I did struggle with being on consistent hours with IF in November and at times during this month due to being hungry into my fasting hours. Those starchy bread carbs create a hunger! My ultimate goal is 135, but I need to get to 150 first and then evaluate. I need to start building my muscle back. I lost some muscle mass in 2017 not being able to exercise much because of a few injuries. Ankle, shoulders and knee. Knee is still resistant, but I gotta move on!

    @deepwoodslady, Donna, you're welcome. Just trying to think of anything I can to help you through. I drink the "triple threat" every day now as part of my water. Only time I'm without it is when I need more ingredients.
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 3,980 Member
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    •Lose 5 lbs in December•

    Nov. 30- 178.2 - A .6 lb gain for November.

    Original starting wgt: 253
    December starting weight: 178.8
    December goal: 175

    •Monday Updates•📌
    12/1 - 178.8 - carbs
    12/2 - 177.6 - carbs
    📌12/3 - 180.6 - CARBS!
    12/4 - 178.8 - fluid starting to come off
    12/5 - 176.8
    12/6 - 176.2
    12/7 - 176.4 - up slightly
    •Update on my carby snack weight swings😆
    12/8 - 176.4 - sort of an OMAD day on the 7th. Dealing with sore throat. Pretzels and homemade onion dip.
    12/9 - 177.4 - Ate the heck out of some pretzels.
    📌12/10 - 178.8 - Temporary. My pretzel frenzy really wasn't. I only had 2ozs of them, but I do Keto, so there's fluid to reckon with.
    12/11 - 176.6 - Lucky ducky today, because I ate 700 calories worth of gourmet potato chips yesterday. No regrets. They were delicious and I'll take the hit tomorrow if it comes.
    12/12 - 178.4 - Chip eating showed up!😅
    12/13 - 177.2
    12/14: - 175.4
    12/15: 174.6 - I had problems with MFP app and forgot to come back with the update. Hit my goal. Now to surpass it even more. This weight is too close. Lol
    12/16: 176.6 - Fluid retention
    📌12/17 - 174.6
    12/18 - 176.2
    12/19 - 174.4
    12/20 - 174
    12/21 - 175.8 - Hungry, needed more protein. Ate peanut butter during fasting hours.
    12/22 - 175.8

    12/23 - 174.4

    December 31 😃😑😕❓

  • saltypickle
    saltypickle Posts: 307 Member
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    Original wt: 165
    December starting wt: 149
    December goal wt: 144.5
    Valentine day final wt: 138

    01: 149
    07: 147
    15: -
    23: 147.5
    I need to kick it up with better food choices.
    29:
    31:

    Total loss: 1.5
  • tramaine_21
    tramaine_21 Posts: 348 Member
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    JennH517 wrote: »
    Happy Sunday, everyone!

    I gained. I know why. It's December and food is everywhere. In a week or so, things go back to normal and I will buckle down and get back on track. I am logging everything as always. Christmas Day is my 2 year anniversary on MFP. I got a Vivofit for Christmas and that began my weight loss journey in earnest, and have logged every meal, every day since. Good, bad and ugly. Joined this challenge in January 2017 and never looked back.

    Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year, everyone!

    Highest weight ever: 254 in October 1999.

    Lowest since 1991: 194.4 November 25, 2018!!!

    Original starting weight: 243 in 2015.

    MFP Starting weight December 25th, 2016: 233

    Goal: 180 in however long it takes.

    Weekly averages:
    November 26 - December 2: 195.6
    December 3-9: 196.8
    December 10-16: 196.6
    December 17- 23: 197.3... It's Christmas...but uh oh...easy on those cookies...

    Loss for December: 1.7 lb GAIN

    MFP Loss: 35.7 lbs.

    Total cumulative loss since mid 2015: 45.7 lbs.

    Until next week,

    Move more, eat less.

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    As you mentioned this is a very "food-centric" season just get back on track next month. I plan on doing the same.
  • garytreble
    garytreble Posts: 5 Member
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    Update...

    Original starting weight 14st 4lb

    December start weight 13st 1lb
    December goal weight 12st 7lb
    Ultimate Goal 12st

    7th 12st 11lb
    15th 12st 8lb
    18th 12st 6lb
    24th 12st 4lb

    Now time to relax and enjoy the festive period, enjoy everyone

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