JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~ ROUND 64
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53yo Female
OSW 187 Sept. 2018
UGW 135
My goals this round- get to 170. Drink lots of water and make exercise a priority.
Current weight-177 After a heavy lunch yesterday, followed by dinner.
1/3-No Scale
1/4-174 A good swoosh down after heavy eating.
1/5-No Scale
1/6-No Scale
1/7-175 I tried to eat good over the weekend away. It’s good to be home and back into 2 walks a day while packing the house.
1/8-175 Again. I waited too long to eat yesterday and didn’t eat healthy. For me, I need protein, and I don’t crave crap.
1/9-173 Finally. I go to quilt with my friend today and we usually eat healthy.
1/10-No Scale, but I did make good choices eating out with my uncle after we took care of my aunt (mom’s sister).
1/11-172-Wise eating, lots of water and bits of exercise here and there while I pack moving boxes.
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It is wonderful to have all of you here!!!!
💚Karen9 -
25th Round for me: Female 65, height 5’
This round is turning out to be a real struggle but feel like I’m doing some good work getting started on things I should have done a long time ago. That means working through things, which in the short term is stressful (more likely to overeat) but in the long term will be beneficial – therefore help my weight loss. So right now am “walking through the swamp.” Thanks to FarmerCarla for link: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/The_Movie_Chair/view/walk-through-the-swamp-959755Round 39 (1st for me) – SW 163, -.2Round 64 – 161.6
Round 40 – on holidays, gain +1.6
Round 41 – SW 164.4, -2
Round 42 - SW: 162.6, -.6
Round 43 – SW 162, -.4
Round 44 – SW 161.6, -1.6
Round 45 – SW 160.8, +1
Round 46 – SW 161.8, +.6
Round 47 – SW 162.4, -2.2
Round 48 – SW 160.2, missed most of this round and Round 49 as I was away without computer or scale.
Round 50 – SW 160.2, -.8
Round 51 – SW 160.8 -1
Round 52 – on holidays, no scale
Round 53 – SW 159.8, -1.4
Round 54 – SW 158.4, +.6
Round 55 – SW 159.4, +2.4
Round 56 – SW 161.9, -.3
Round 57 – SW 161.6, No change
Round 58 – SW 161.6, -.4
Round 59 – SW 161.2, +.4
Round 60 – SW 161.6, -.8
Round 61 – 160.8, -.6
Round 62 – 160.2, +.4
Round 63 - 160.6, +1.2
Goal this round: to at least see some 159s. I was down here in Oct. and having so much trouble getting back there. Right now even ½ lb. per round would seem great. My short term goal is to be down at least 6 lb. by the end of March. That is just .7/Round but for me would be great progress.
Ultimate Goal Weight – 128; Hoping to be under 140 by end of June.
Day/Weight/Comment
01/03 – 162.2 - Did not post as I had not got around to setting up this Round. I did weigh though.
01/04 – 163.6 – Yesterday started out great but ended in disaster with RJ’s chocolate licorice twists. Thurs. I have knitting group in the morning which is always fun but get groceries in the afternoon which I never feel like doing … and then I buy something for a treat “now & then” only it often ends up being now. The other part of the disaster was that I had determined to do some planning, but I don’t feel like doing it. Well, I’m going to start on it today anyhow, whether my childish self feels like it or not.
01/05 – 164.4 – Scale was determined to say this although it seems odd. Thursday I was probably 450 calories over but the rest of the week has been good. No gym yesterday but calories were good. Today I have no car but doing exercises at home and also have to clean house so a more active day.
01/06 – 164.4 – Not so great yesterday but did log all. Determined to log all for the next 3 months. I tend to get slack with the evening meal and just make a rough guess – usually too kind to myself but sometimes I think I’m way over and actually I’m not.
01/07 – 163.6 – Much better! This round has been a scary blip back to what life used to always be – emotional eating in the evening and feeling draggy and bloated in the morning. I don’t ever, ever want that life again. Was listening to something by Jordan Peterson (clinical psychologist) and he said that in tests they’ve found that fear is a greater motivator than reward. If you think about it, it’s true – how many of us are here because we got a “good scare”? Sometimes it’s good to take a hard look at where you are going if you don’t change.
01/08 – 162.4 – Good day at the gym yesterday and logged all. Ate back only 50 cals. of exercise. My daily limit is 1200 which is enough for me to feel satisfied IF I get enough protein and a reasonable amount of fat. Because I’m so short, fine boned and sedentary plus being older I just don’t burn very many cals. Working to up the exercise on non-gym days.
01/09 – 162.4 – Gym today, thought I had no car but hubby took the bus so now have no excuse! Also got up ½ hr earlier. Somehow that extra time in the morning is often what makes or breaks the day. Yesterday got up a bit later (8:00) and then got a loooong phone call from daughter that I hadn’t heard from since before Christmas … all great but with the late start, exercising went out the window.
01/10 – 163.4 – Good day at the gym yesterday, pushed harder and had a time limit so a little sore today. Also had a supper with a lot of soy sauce … so, water retention? just a random blip back up? Anyhow, motivation to get some exercise in on my day which will be mostly writing on the computer and weaving in ends on my knitting. Not fun projects but it will feel good to have them done. Have a great day everyone!
01/11 – 163 – Didn’t make a lot of progress with the writing yesterday but got started and did keep the calories good. No real exercise. Gym again this morning.
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female, 39, 5'5"
Original Start Weight: 167.5 (April 2018)
Round Start Weight: 150.4 (January 2, 2019)
Round Goal Weight: 150
Ultimate Goal Weight: 135(ish)
Other round goals: Drink more water, exercise at least 4 times, use food scale for logging lunch while kids are at school
Day/Weight/Comment
01/03 - 150 (-0.4 from yesterday, -0.4 from round start) Woot! I did great on water and though we got pressed for time and ended up eating out last night, we did Chipotle. And I saved half for leftover lunch for the next day (today). Allowing myself a total laze about day today. Tomorrow - elliptical, here I come. Hoping to keep the downward trend, though ToM is looming and so we'll see. (It usually means a short bump up, or at least harder fight for a loss, for a few days.)
01/04 - 150 (-0.0 from yesterday, -0.4 from round start) Did well on water and on food yesterday, and so far today too. Also got a 25 minute walk in this afternoon.
Hopefully this will bode well for tomorrow's number.
01/05 - 149.6 (-0.4 from yesterday, -0.8 from round start) Woohoo! Although today is my youngest's birthday, so I'm sure it won't be as good food-wise. It's gorgeous outside though, so I'm sure we'll spend time outdoors & active.
01/06 - 150.0 (+0.4 from yesterday, -0.4 from round start) Did get to spend about an hour yesterday outside, chasing the kid around on the playground. So not dedicated exercise, but definitely activity. ToM did arrive though, so between that and a little splurge due to birthday celebration, I'm not surprised to see a hop up. Pretty encouraged that it's small.
01/07 - 149.6 (-0.4 from yesterday, -0.8 from round start) Ahh, right back down after birthday shenanigans are done.
01/08 - 149.2 (-0.4 from yesterday, -1.2 from round start) Did good food & water-wise yesterday, but it was a pretty lazy day so I'm still surprised to see it continue to go down.
01/09 - 148.6 (-0.6 from yesterday, -1.8 from round start) Um, what? I weighed myself twice, picked up the scale & resettled it in a different spot and tried again. Same weight. I mean, not complaining.. LOL.. just didn't expect it. Nabbing fast food tonight. I'll budget for it calorie-wise, but still expecting a bounce back tomorrow.
01/10 - 148.2 (-0.4 from yesterday, -2.2 from round start) What is this wizardry? *hehe* I'm going to be buying new batteries just to be sure the scale's not losing it because of low battery. Otherwise, I guess things are just kicking in after having several weeks of hovering at 150.X?
01/11 - 149.0 (+0.8 from yesterday, -1.4 from round start) New batteries.. but also less water and more chips & chocolate yesterday. Still under 150, so I'm pretty stoked.
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@back2cute - I completely understand the frustration of job hunting after 50. About 8 years ago, my husband was 53 and had been laid off from a job at a Fortune 500 company after 30+ years. He has a Bachelor's degree and exemplary references, his plant had simply shut down and we didn't want to relocate. It took him 18 months to find another job and he's still making less than half of what he used to earn. On the few interviews he had, they would mention they would prefer someone they could "mold." I wish you all the luck in finding a new job!6
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@fraukazi I have a Garmin Vivofit 3. I never have to take it off except once a year to change the battery. Everyone I know seems to have issues with putting their Fitbit back on after charging (generally overnight) and with Garmin that isn’t an issue. It tracks my sleep and other activity besides steps. As @GrandmaJackie said you can even wear it in the pool. It will remember a phenomenal amount of data so it is great if you are not in an area with Wi-Fi.1
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@vdecosta86 Put individual cheese sticks (not reduced fat) and single serving bags of nuts in your pockets.2
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R38 SW 212.6 GW 210 EW 207.4 (-5.2)
R39 SW 207.4 GW 206 EW 206.2 (-1.2)
R40 SW 206.2 GW 204.6 EW 203.0 (-3.2)
R41 SW 203.0 GW 202.5 EW 200.4 (-2.6)
R42 SW 200.4 GW 199.9 EW 199.0 (-1.4)
R43 SW 199.0 GW 199.0 EW 197.6 (-1.4)
R44 SW 197.6 GW 196.5 EW 196.6 (-1.0)
R45 SW 196.6 GW 195.6 EW 196.2 (-0.4)
R46 SW 196.2 GW 195.6 EW 196.2 (-0.0)
R47 SW 196.2 GW 195.6 EW 192.0 (-4.2)
R48 SW 192.0 GW 190.6 EW 191.2 (-0.8)
R49 SW 191.2 GW 190.0 EW 189.5 (-1.7)
R50 SW 189.5 GW 188.0 EW 185.5 (-4.0)
R51 SW 185.5 GW 184.0 EW 185.5 (-0.0)
R52 SW 185.5 GW 183.5 EW 183.5 (-2.0)
R53 X X X X X X
R54 SW 183.8 GW 182.0 EW 180.4 (-3.4)
R55 SW 180.4 GW 179.0 EW 180.2 (-0.2)
R56 SW 180.2 GW 179.8 EW 182.6 (+2.4)
R56 X X X X X X Messed up my numbers?
R58 SW 179.6 GW 170's EW 178.0 (-1.6)
R59 SW 178.0 GW 177.0 EW 177.6 (-0.4)
R60 SW 177.6 GW 177.0 EW 177.4 (-0.2)
R61 SW 177.4 GW 176.0 EW 173.4 (-4.0)
R62 SW 173.4 GW 173.4 EW 173.4 (-0.0)
R63 SW 173.4 GW 173.4 EW 177.4 (+4.0)[/spoiler]
R64 SW 177.4 GW 175.0
Total Lost to Date: 35.2
Daily Goals: Smarter choices, that I still enjoy
Long Term Goals: A healthy lifestyle I can maintain
Short Term GW: 199.9 by 6/2 - achieved
Short term GW2: 182.6 by 11/1 - achieved
Short term GW3: 170.0 by 1/7/19
UGW: 155ish - by April 2019
01/03 - Thursday - 177.4 - Man, its incredible how quickly things snowball! My holiday indulgences have done a number on my habits. I've got all these cravings and little desire to stick to my habits. I know this too shall pass but its currently an uphill battle. Fortunately this time, I know its not the beginning of the end, just another opportunity to hone my skills and habits and learn a little along the way. In past attempts, these stumbles were the end of my journey but not this time - its really a lifestlye change finally!!!
01/04 - Friday - 176.4 - A mildly better day yesterday. I ate fast food at lunch because I was on my own and didnt bring anything. Then I had more fast food for a snack. But I went for a power walk before I left work, and ate a light dinner and it all worked out. Baby steps. I did pack my lunch today, but minimal stuff in the house for food tonight - maybe an aldi shop tonight? Why is it so hard to remember how to eat in healthy moderation all of a sudden? Time to take a look back at my diary and refresh.
01/05 - Saturday - 175.8 - got to Aldi last night, love their pantry staples! Got a plan today to drink my smoothie, have salad for lunch and eat the proper portion size of whatever we decide on for dinner!
01/06 - Sunday - 176.6 - Weekends are still looking like a holiday celebration. Back to work and habits tomorrow!
01/07 - Monday - 176.8 - I went back and read my journal to see what I was doing differently to lose. It really wasnt all that different, I was just being consistent with my morning habits and lunches. So thats what I'm back to focusing on this week; smoothie and supplements for breakfast, pack my lunch, eat a 3PM snack and cook dinner at home. I was also doing 10 somethings (squats/lunges/wall push ups) every bathroom trip and 10 minutes of meditation daily, so working those habits back into the mix as well. The 170's have ALWAYS been like a brick wall to me though, for some reason it has been the end of my journey many many times, but I'm not letting it end me this time!
01/08 - Tuesday - 175.0 - Feeling really determined! Last night I thought I was still starving after dinner (3 scrambled eggs with cheese and 4 oz breakfast sausage) but I think it was just my greedy mind saying "It was a small amount!" So I drank a big glass of water, did some self care, and enjoyed my planned dessert and I was good! Nice to be rewarded with this little whoosh! I've committed myself to a "no-spend" week (except for fuel and bills of course) to give me a little extra accountability and incentive to cook my meals and use what we've got! So far so good - lunches packed today, dinner tonight is chicken and veggie stirfry, will also be lunches for tomorrow. Tomorrow evening will be spinach and feta chicken sausage with roasted potatoes and creamed spinach with parmesan. Thurs lunch will be ham sandwiches and dinner I'll thaw the chicken chili verde I froze last week - If i make it with rice it should be enough for lunches as well, if not I can do tuna sandwich and DH can have frozen burritos. I have a coupon for a free small cheese pizza that I need to use by Sunday, I'll save it for Saturday night after final weigh in and have it to look forward to as my 20% (food to enjoy!)
01/09 - Wednesday - 175.0 - Was kinda bummed to see the same number again but then I got a hold of myself! Continuing with the no spend week. Leftover stir fry for lunch and dinners planned. Feeling good about getting back in the swing of things. Need to plan Friday night dinner, something not super salty so I can see a nice loss this round and keep me motivated.
01/10 - Thursday - 174.8 - Ooooohhh I'm being tested today! Moe's wants me to get a $7 stack and free queso!!!! my favorite clothes store is sending me crazy deals, favorite band announced tour dates and I'm so tempted to get a hotel room NOW. But sticking to my guns on my no spend week. Having chili for dinner so that should cover my mexican food hankering. Work was very dumb yesterday - but @brightresolve gave me some inspiration to just change my attitude for a better day today, thanks!!! I prelogged my food, and its easier to stick to it when I can tell myself, "no deviating from the plan!"
01/11 - Friday - 174.0 - Helluva day already. Want to eat my feelings. Not gonna. Looking to maintain this number tomorrow. Happy friday!
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@Birder165 and @UTMom81 and others - NO MORE SELF SABOTAGE! We’re all in this together and you can do this!
@Lilylady3k I love the quote!4 -
puttyputty wrote: »@MadisonMolly2017, 75 pounds is wonderful! You are doing so incredibly well. I love these moments of joy and celebration.
@puttyputty Thank you. 1,106 days.
A lb every 2 weeks on average. My hope is by going slowly, and exercising daily, that I have retained more muscle & had more time to practicethe habits that will allow me to maintain!
3.2 lbs to go!
I’m the lowest I’ve weighed since 10th grade. All my labs are great. A miracle. 🙏🏻
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HW: 237.7
SW: 228.3 1/1/16
OGW: 169
Revised GW: 155 reached Thanksgiving 2018
Now shooting for 150 lbs to see what I look like since 153.5 is much better than 155. Curious how body will look at 150.
Should be a good round.
SW: 154.4
1/3 154.6
1/4 154.6
1/5 154.8 It’s slow-going, but over time wt is going down. I like to think of it as “practice for Maintenance” 🤣
1/6 154.2
1/7 153.6
1/8 153.8
1/9 154.6 One of the best things about this Challenge, I find, is logging the same or similar numbers each day for a long time, eventually makes me think, “Come on! Let’s make something happen!! LOL I’m not there yet, but next Round, I’m gonna go for it!
1/10 153.2 YAY! Yep, I just wanted it to move!! I’m sure it will bounce, but this a NEW LOW❣❣❣ Broke 75lbs down!!
1/11 153.2 Wow! Two days in a row! I’m so happy & so relieved. (I was afraid I’d give up getting to 150 Thank you for all your kind words!
1/12
RGW: 153.8
Health!!! Focus on health! 🏃🏻♀️💪🏻🙏🏻💃♥🏆
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Round 34 to Round 63–> 179.4 to 154.4 lbs, -25 lbs in 30 Rounds❣
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You. ARE Healthier. Than. You. Ever. Thought. Possible. #Grateful,soGrateful🍀🙏🏻🌈♥🌟🌈🍎
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Track Days at or under 154.5 for R64
5/9 days under 154.5
3/8 at 154.6
Track days you eat all meals at home
2/9 days in R64:
Jan 7 & Jan 11 are pre-planned
You have accomplished great things with your health. Do keep this in mind! You are winning the war, if not each day’s battle! ♥9 -
@cpanus Typo on weight??0
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!Hello everyone! I am excited to finally reach my goals in 2019 (claiming it!!) I’ve been at about a 6month plateau stuck in the 190s...a viscous cycle of lose gain lose gain. I am going to pay more attention to my nutrition, drink more water, and increase intensity of my workouts . Let’s do this!
Day/Weight/Comment
01/03: 195.8
01/04:193.0
01/05: 193.2
01/06:192.8
01/07: 193.4
01/08: 193.0 first day off for a week this is usually when I mess up. I have lunch planned so that’s good what’s everyone eating for dinner? I need some good ideas
01/09: ?:(
01/10: 195.8 needless to say the last 2 days didn’t go as planned. Will try and drink more water today
01/11: 194.8 trying not to be frustrated with not losing. Proud of myself for completing 5/5 workouts this week. I just need to eat better.
01/12:
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Female 5’1” Age 68.75 years
Started Keto WOE 7/17/17 (mid-Rnd 10)
*Travel no scale part of the time
Weight on 1/17/17 174.5 UGW ???SW Rnd 7 167 AW 165.8
SW Rnd 8 168* AW 166.1
SW Rnd 9 164.5* AW 165.5
SW Rnd 10 167 AW 165.3 Start Keto
SW Rnd 11 163 AW 163.5h
SW Rnd 12 162.5 AW 160.2
SW Rnd 13 159.5 AW 159.1
SW Rnd 14 158.5 AW 158.9
SW Rnd 15 158 AW 157.25
SW Rnd 16 156 AW 155.9
SW Rnd 17 155.5 AW 156.5
SW Rnd 18 157.5 AW 156.15
SW Rnd 19 155.5 AW 1
SW Rnd 20 155.5* AW 155
SW Rnd 21 154.5 AW 152.15
SW Rnd 22 152.5 AW 152.2
SW Rnd 23 151 AW 150.2
SW Rnd 24 150 AW 148.8
SW Rnd 25 147.5 AW 147.3
SW Rnd 26 148.5 AW 145.4
SW Rnd 27 146* AW 144.72
SW Rnd 28 145* AW 145.5
SW Rnd 29 146.5 AW 145.8
SW Rnd 30 146 AW 145.65
SW Rnd 31 146.5 AW 144.45
SW Rnd 32 144.5 AW 143.3
SW Rnd 33 141.5 AW 140.6
SW Rnd 34 140.0 AW 140.75
SW Rnd 35 139.5 AW 139.25
SW Rnd 36 138.5 AW 138.85
SW Rnd 37 139.0 AW 138.2
SW Rnd 38 139.5* AW 136.9
SW Rnd 39 137.0* No end/avg weight
SW Rnd 40 ???.?* 5 day avg 137.6
SW Rnd 41 137.5 AW 138.2
SW Rnd 42 my 36 138.0 AW 136.15
SW Rnd 43 136.5 AW 135.5
SW Rnd 44 133.5 AW 134.55
SW Rnd 45 134.0 AW 134.35
SW Rnd 46* 133.5 AW 133.28 (9 Days)
SW Rnd 47* 133.5 AW 133.0 (9 Days)
SW Rnd 48 133.5 AW 134.05
SW Rnd 49 134.0 AW 133.85
SW Rnd 50* 134.5 AW 134.6 (9 Days)
SW Rnd 51* 133.5 No scale on ship
SW Rnd 52* 134.0 AW 133.42 (6 Days)
SW Rnd 53 131.5 AW 131.9
SW Rnd 54 131.0 AW 131.6
SW Rnd 55* 131.5 AW 129.66
SW Rnd 56* 128.5 AW 130.7
SW Rnd 57 131.5 AW 130.85
SW Rnd 58/52 131.0 AW 130.6
SW Rnd 59 132.0 AW 131.3
SW Rnd 60 131.5 AW 131.85
SW Rnd 61 130.0 AW 132.4
SW Rnd 62 132.0 AW 131.6
SW Rnd 63 132.5 AW 131.55
SW Rnd 64 131.5
Recommended viewing on Netflix or YouTube: The Magic Pill
Recommended reading: The Obesity Code by Jason Fung, MD
Recommended for the ladies https://www.facebook.com/JamesSmithPT/videos/1494099927361618/
What we need to succeed is a sustainable way of eating, not a DIET we go on and off.
This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.
1/2 131.5
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1/3 131.0 I have been having some intestinal distress for several days which may finally be passing although it sounds as if a battle rages!
1/4 131.0 Today is the 48th birthday of our first born. I remember the icy roads and the 8 mile, 45 minute drive to the base at 2AM, and the poor fellow at the gate trying to chip the ice off the sticker which gave us access to the base, his panic when Carl said I was in labor. AT 5:08AM, a beautiful 8# 1 oz, healthy baby girl appeared. She has become a beautiful woman, a wonderful mom, and a caring nurse.
1/5 130.5 Our new mattress was delivered yesterday. I wish I could say I felt I slept great on it but I think there will be an adjustment period. I hope.
1/6 131.5 I’m so tired! Awake before 5AM again with the start of a headache which has now gone. Used sucralose sweetener yesterday and today in my coffee instead of stevia. I think that may be the cause of the gain as I only ate 1/2 of my Greek salad yesterday and one egg. Dozed off tubing and accidentally deleted my whole post. I need a nap!
1/7 132.0 Did not drink close to enough water yesterday. I was so sleepy all day that I fell asleep in my recliner at 7:30 last night. Carl woke me at 10:30 to go to bed. I showered and was in bed by 11 and slept until 4:38 this morning. Something wakes me every morning at that time! Since I didn’t drink water before bed, it wasn’t the call of nature. It’s irritating.
1/8 131.5
1/9 131.0 We meet our new doctor today. New insurance, same medical group, different location - about 5 miles closer to home. Hope this is as painless as it should be!
1/10 129.5 I think that was the first time EVER that I have enjoyed going to the doctor! What pleasant people! I praise God for our relative good health and for a doctor who actually listens! We had lunch at Sweet Tomatoes BEFORE going to the doctor.
1/11 129.0 Sort of surprised. I ate a lot of carbs yesterday because I caved to 1/4 pita that was left from last weekend’s Greek salad. Well, it may bite me in the rear when I weigh tomorrow. I’ll have to be super vigilant today.9 -
Round 1:
My first round
5’7, female, 38 years old
SW: 210.2
GW: 145ish
1/03: 207.8
1/04: 207.2
1/05: 205.8 - I suspect a lot of this loss is water weight as I have been refraining from alcohol and drinking ~100oz of water a day
1/06: 205.6 - Had planned a day off of working out yesterday, but then got invited to a friend’s to watch football, so hit the gym for a quick workout beforehand to earn some extra calories. They ordered pizza for dinner, and had beer cheese fondue, of which I ate both . I did refrain from drinking alcohol though, which is hard around these friends, so I feel proud for that. I was still under my calorie goal, but only drank 72oz of water (my goal is 100oz each day.) So, overall a fine day, but I could have made more nutritious food choices.
1/07: 204.6 - Had *major* intestinal issues yesterday. Still not feeling 100% today. I took my day off exercise yesterday, but may do it again today until I feel better - will see how I feel late afternoon. I found my Fitbit charger last night (no easy feat ), so I can start using that again to track exercise calories a bit more accurately. Today is the first time in over 3 weeks that I’ll have a couple hours to myself at home, so I plan to take “before” photos (felt to awkward trying it when people were home/didn’t have a private space where photos would come out clearly.) I am also planning my first trip to the grocery store since starting this, so I’ll have to be more intentional about reading labels, which is not my strong suit, especially with possibly whiny kids in the cart. I downloaded a step by step mediation/mindfulness app a few days ago (I’ve never tried this before), and I can already tell it’s helping me combat negative thoughts throughout the day - I feel most excited about discovering this in my journey so far! Whew, this was longer than I intended. Thanks for reading!
1/08: 203.8 - Still had major stomach issues yesterday. Ate over my calories with toast and bagels trying to settle my stomach 🙈. Felt better by the evening, but didn’t do a work out. Did some squats and leg lifts before bed. I did hit my water goal and did make it to the store to stock up on healthy items, but did not do my “before” photos - which I WILL get done today. In other news, I have a conference in about a month, and I checked my medical records to see about how much I weighed at around the conference last year. I was about 5lbs lighter than I am right now, so I am glad I will be about the same as last year. Also though, I thought I was 5’6, and all my recordings say 5’7 so 🤪 - really helped move that BMI percentage though 😆. All my drivers licenses forever have said 5’6, so feeling pretty dumb, and will need to update my current one.
1/09: 203.4 Felt better yesterday, worked out hard, ate healthy, hit my water goal. Took before photos - boy was I ever kidding myself about what my backside looks like without clothes 🙈.
1/10: 203.2 Yesterday was pretty good - stayed under my calorie goal, but didn’t log my food before I ate it (I did measure it to record later, and found I had 450 calories of cheese on my tacos - ugh! That’s like 1/3 of my calories before exercising! Must record before eating cheese going forward!) After using my Fitbit again for a few days, I think I was way underestimating my exercise calories before, but I know their calories out aren’t super accurate either. It is nice to see I am averaging 15k steps a day without my workouts. Also, fun to see my heart rate is in cardio burn rate mode when I go in the sauna - maybe I’ll burn an extra couple calories there 😂. Today I woke up and when I looked in the mirror the first thing I noticed was my skin looks excellent and glowing, which I credit all this water I am drinking and all the sweating I am doing with working out and the sauna - it’s my first visually noticeable sign of my program so far, so I am noting it. Have a great day everyone!
1/11: 201.8 - Today marks 14 days without my evening glass(es) of wine, and 14 days from starting MFP. I have been doing great with my ~100oz of water a day goal, but the last 3 mornings I have woke up and been insanely thirsty - so strange! Must investigate why that may be today. I have noticed that I’ve only “needed” 1 cup of coffee this week, as opposed to my usual desperate need for 3, so that’s a good NSV I think. I am supposed to go to “drinks” with some friends tonight. I’ve resolved not to drink as I am trying to make it to my birthday in early Feb. However, I am having *serious* internal conflict about if I order food (this place makes the most amazing soft pretzels with cheese 🥨🧀 that I have been known to order a couple of 🙈.) I do think I can limit myself to 1, but I am not sure I can bank enough for calories for even 1 as I probably won’t have enough time to workout today. I did workout hard last night on the elliptical though (mostly because there was a gossipy woman there from the neighborhood and I didn’t want her to have anything to say about my effort.) Fitbit says I burned 1k calories . . . Hard to believe! Anyway, that’s what’s up with me today. Have a great one everybody!
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Hi. I am new to the MFP community and this is my first round of a challenge. I am a mom of two young kids and custom cake and macaron baker (I know).
SW 160
CW 158.1
RGW 155
UGW 135
Day/Weight/Comment
01/03 = 160 So far so good with my eating. I kind of hate being back on the wagon, but the day is almost over, so very little opportunity left to fall off.
01/04 = 158.5 very happy to see the scale move in the right direct for the first day, even if I know, intellectually, one day's change is pretty meaningless. Today was a good day for moving and good for eating. I found my lost fitbit and stuck it on the charger so I can be more accurate with sleep and step tracking.
01/05 = 158.1 Yesterday was a good day. Hit all my water in and didn't snack late night, even though I really wanted to. Today will be tougher because we are going to a brewery for lunch with friends and they don't have nutritional information available. I have to guess.
01/06 = 157.1 restuarant visit yesterday went well. I'm doing a dry January, so even though we ate at a brewery, I avoided the most dangerous part of eating out. Also, the food was mediocre, so didn't kill me to eat less that usual. I worked out and did yoga. Drank ridiculous amounts of water. I also took a look at my macro nutrient ratios in the app and adjusted them. Yesterday was my first day of being mindful of my ratios (especially eating enough complex carbs... I had to go searching for them)
01/07 = 155.4 The good: I worked out. I did yoga. I met my water goal. I logged my meals and was mindful of my macros. The not so good: I could have eaten more. I am suspicious of the exercise calorie counter and I didn't eat back most of my exercise calories. This was mistake in hindsight. Today will be the real test. Winter break is over. The kids go back to school and I have to find a new routine that works with real life.
01/08 156.1 I'm pretty sure yesterday's weight was a scale fluke and I probably should have stepped on more than once when I saw it drop so much. More than happy to still be on track. I under ate yesterday, which was what I was afraid of. Now that the kids are back in school, I'm out of the house until late, and it makes it hard to eat if eating out is off the table. I did well on water, and ate quality, though. I could have walked more. I need to meal prep today, and that is my major goal for the day. I have been off added sugar and alcohol since the start of the year. Both things that interfere with my sleep and my moods. Both things I love dearly. But, it's been okay so far. I haven't had a time where I've been fighting a craving.
01/09 = 155.6 My challenge goal weight is within reach for sure! Yesterday was a great day. I ate healthy and was very mindful of the food choices I made. I was active all day. More importantly, I felt great. Realizing I'm only six days in to food tracking and only 2 1/2 weeks of being back on the strength training bandwagon, I don't look different from when I began. My clothes fit the same. But I feel different. I feel stronger. I'm carrying myself more confidently. And just happier. All this to say that it isn't the goal weight I'm looking for. Or a size. It is this feeling. This feeling of not being tired from a diet too high in sugar and simple carbs and wine and not exercising. Of being happy with my body and myself as-is.
01/10 = 156 yesterday was rest day. I got in a very long walk while my son was at soccer practice and a short yoga practice in the evening. I think was hurt me was having pho for dinner. Low in calories but high in sodium. After considering it for a while this morning, I've decided it was worth it. It was also a planned lunch with friends. Two days left to make goal.
01/11 = 154.9 Honestly, not a great eating day yesterday. I skipped breakfast and lunch for lack of planning/time. I ended up having to snack on what I had, which was fruit. Not bad for me, but not necessarily great if it's all I'm getting all day. It's just one day, and I can do better. I need to-go protein options, but I hate protein bars. If anybody has any suggestions, I would love to hear them. I got a new fitbit yesterday, the versa, so I've been playing around with it. I need to relax about the scale numbers though. Instead of being happy I've hit my goal, I'm just nervous it's going to bounce tomorrow because I underate yesterday.
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I am back! I have no idea how many rounds I have done, but I need to get back on track. The last couple of weeks have been a little weird for me and I have not been great. I was hitting low days of 150/151 and high days of 155/156. So I have been all over the place. I will hit 149 this round without fail!
Day/Weight/Comment
01/03 - 156.3 uuuggghhh, almost just skipped today, but decided to log it, own it, accept it, and be accountable. I ate 2 pancakes yesterday and the carbs and sugar destroyed me. I am sure this is also the rest of my New Years day celebration repercussions to. 2 days ago (Tuesday) I was at 151. Carbs, sodium, and not enough water kill me for some reason. Oh well, back at work today for the first time in a week and going to get back on track. I am sure I will be back down tomorrow to something at least manageable. Weighing and logging daily has at least taught me not to freak out about these things. I know I could not have gained 5 pounds in 2 days, but it is still frustrating to see that number. Next week I will be back at work all week and can get back on schedule.
01/04 - 153.3 I was expecting a pretty good drop. Stayed on track calorie wise yesterday and drank a ton of water. I'm hoping to be back down to 151 tomorrow and be good through the weekend. If I can start Monday on a half way decent start I will be happy.
01/05 - 151.7 and I’m back down. I have grocery shopping and house cleaning to do today. I also need to get all my Christmas stuff put back into the shed. DH has to work today so it should be a pretty low calorie day. Yesterday was a good day. It’s so easy to stay on track when I work and have a routine. I’m trying hard to stay the course and shed these last 15 pounds this year. I’m hoping to get back to losing my 4 pounds a month like I was before all the holidays started.
01/06 - 151.7 same today. Did well yesterday. Didn’t make the best food choices, but stayed at calories. Got all my Christmas stuff finally put away and my house is back to normal. It’s such a nice feeling waking up and not having all the clutter. Lol. DH and all the kids will be home today, so that will be nice. Kids finally go back to school tomorrow, thank goodness! So relaxing and getting stuff ready for them tomorrow is what is on the agenda today. It will be nice to get back on routine again.
01/07 - 153.2 up a bit, but very expected. DH decided to order Italian take-out for lunch yesterday. I did eat a salad first, but still ended up having 2 pieces of garlic cheese bread (so amazing) and Alfredo. Then decided we were going to make cinnamon rolls. So of course I had one of those with a beer. Yeah, my DH and kids do not help me at all on the weekends, lol. Did get all the kids off to school today and I am back at work! I haven't worked 5 days in a row in what seems like forever, but it has actually only been a month. Looking forward to seeing what happens at the end of this round now that I am back on track.
01/08 - 152.4 good day food wise yesterday, not so much on my water though. After a day of not so great eating, it always takes me 2 days to get back down. So tomorrow I should hit 151.xxx and then I am planning on finishing this round at 150.xxx. I have been in the 150 decade for 11 weeks now. I'm ready to move on! 4 days left of this one and so far going strong. I have not had any LNS and only had 1 day that I had a couple of bad food choices, which is way better than the last couple of weeks.
01/09 - 150.9 super stoked to see this number. I am 1/2 a pound away from where I was at the end of round 61, lol. I ended that round at 150.4 and then went off the deep end with all my holiday activities. May go up just a bit tomorrow. I was really low on calories by the end of my eating time and didn't want to break my IF. I don't know if I will be able to continue doing IF after this week. It really just doesn't work with my life. I think you have to be more disciplined or maybe organized than I am. I am trying very hard to have dinner on the table by 6 and have everything put away and cleaned by 7-7:30 (which is my cutoff), but by the time I pick kids up and do homework and deal with what ever crisis of the night there is or decide what we are going to eat it's later than that. I didn't even have dinner cooked until almost 7 last night. So I ate a couple of bites while cooking and then really didn't eat dinner. I am going to continue the rest of this week and see if I can get it together.
01/10 - 150.9 stayed the same which I guess is good. If the scale moves up I'm irritated, if it stays the same I'm irritated. I only like it when it moves down, lol. Once again ate dinner around 7:30 last night, so I have adjusted when I eat my lunch to accommodate for that. I put a roast on this morning so maybe we can do dinner a little earlier tonight. 2 days left and I have met my original goal, so updated it to 149. Even if I finish this round at 150 something I will be happy. At least I am back on track and going strong.
01/11 - 150.9 feeling very discouraged at this point I am not going to lie. 3 days and not even a little movement on the scale. Did well yesterday again, haven't had any alcohol in 4 days and no cheating. My 10 day average will be the lowest I have had since I started, and I will end lower than I did last round, so I am taking that and running. Maybe the scale will be nice to me tomorrow and I can show a nice end to this round. Waiting on my whoosh and keeping in mind this is a process. Still holding out for that 149, but I may not get it this round. 1 more day!
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01/03 286.4 and 8.0pounds down since I started. Hoping to find Fitbit charger so I can accurately check my calories burned daily.
01/04 285.2 I normally weigh in every morning after I get up and pee so this is a nice way to be able to log everything. *Update on my day although not weight related* Found out my father in law has cancer in the hips and lungs today, feeling so down and bad for my MIL. They are such good people and she lost her dad last January so this is really a blow to her.
01/05 284.9: 9.1 lbs down. Maybe tomorrow I’ll hit 10. 🤞🏾🤞🏾
01/06 286.2: and frustrated. Didn’t lose but gained and was really hoping to hit my 10 lb loss today. I drank some wine last night but was still in my calorie allotment so I’m feeling like it was the pad thai and all those carbs. Anyhow, here’s to a new day. I got a new Fitbit yesterday as well so hoping that will help motivate me with steps and everything. I’ve also had a killer headache since last night and today will probably be a lazy day.
01/07 287.4 and really annoyed now. How the hell did I gain 3 pounds this weekend? I stayed below my calorie limit even though it was a little higher than the last few days. It has to be the carbs. I did read that a Norma daily fluctuation can be 3-5 pounds but it sucks to see any higher number when I’m working so hard to lose. Anyhow, today will be a good day. I have an interview for a healthcare job that I’ve wanted for a while. Luck and prayers are being accepted!
01/08 286.2 Going back down again, thank goodness! I should hear back about the job either today or tomorrow and my stomach is just in knots. I do have another interview today at 1030 but it’s for a job that I don’t really want. School starts again Monday and I’m so ready to get this semester on the road! Hoping to see the scale go down again tomorrow. Here’s to hoping!
01/09 284.6 I got the job! And I’m so close to hitting my 10 lb goal! My father in law had his biopsies done yesterday and we should hear back in a few weeks and find out a treatment plan for him. Binge watching my 600 pound life really motivates me to not want to be on that show. I can’t believe I was almost halfway there before I started to get my *kitten* together. I have really enjoyed this page and the accountability it’s held me to knowing that I will have to post my weight every day. 3 days left, let’s see where we’re at!
01/10 284.0, yay! I mean I’m not happy that I weigh that much but I’m 10 pounds down. I even woke up this morning and did some very light yoga 🧘♀️ and it felt so good. It’s made my body feel better, it put me in a lighter mood, I just feel good. Going to make some black beans in my instant pot tonight. I’m so in love with it.
01/11 283.0, another day another pound. Had to take a drug test this morning for my job and then have spent the morning freezing meals and making beans in my instant pot since I didn’t do it last night. Turned out really good and I got so much. 11 pounds down total, and tbh don’t know how I lost a pound yesterday. I ate bad so I’m wondering if I’m going to wake up heavier tomorrow...guess we will see.
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quiltingjaine wrote: »Female 5’1” Age 68.75 years
Started Keto WOE 7/17/17 (mid-Rnd 10)
*Travel no scale part of the time
Weight on 1/17/17 174.5 UGW ???SW Rnd 7 167 AW 165.8
SW Rnd 8 168* AW 166.1
SW Rnd 9 164.5* AW 165.5
SW Rnd 10 167 AW 165.3 Start Keto
SW Rnd 11 163 AW 163.5h
SW Rnd 12 162.5 AW 160.2
SW Rnd 13 159.5 AW 159.1
SW Rnd 14 158.5 AW 158.9
SW Rnd 15 158 AW 157.25
SW Rnd 16 156 AW 155.9
SW Rnd 17 155.5 AW 156.5
SW Rnd 18 157.5 AW 156.15
SW Rnd 19 155.5 AW 1
SW Rnd 20 155.5* AW 155
SW Rnd 21 154.5 AW 152.15
SW Rnd 22 152.5 AW 152.2
SW Rnd 23 151 AW 150.2
SW Rnd 24 150 AW 148.8
SW Rnd 25 147.5 AW 147.3
SW Rnd 26 148.5 AW 145.4
SW Rnd 27 146* AW 144.72
SW Rnd 28 145* AW 145.5
SW Rnd 29 146.5 AW 145.8
SW Rnd 30 146 AW 145.65
SW Rnd 31 146.5 AW 144.45
SW Rnd 32 144.5 AW 143.3
SW Rnd 33 141.5 AW 140.6
SW Rnd 34 140.0 AW 140.75
SW Rnd 35 139.5 AW 139.25
SW Rnd 36 138.5 AW 138.85
SW Rnd 37 139.0 AW 138.2
SW Rnd 38 139.5* AW 136.9
SW Rnd 39 137.0* No end/avg weight
SW Rnd 40 ???.?* 5 day avg 137.6
SW Rnd 41 137.5 AW 138.2
SW Rnd 42 my 36 138.0 AW 136.15
SW Rnd 43 136.5 AW 135.5
SW Rnd 44 133.5 AW 134.55
SW Rnd 45 134.0 AW 134.35
SW Rnd 46* 133.5 AW 133.28 (9 Days)
SW Rnd 47* 133.5 AW 133.0 (9 Days)
SW Rnd 48 133.5 AW 134.05
SW Rnd 49 134.0 AW 133.85
SW Rnd 50* 134.5 AW 134.6 (9 Days)
SW Rnd 51* 133.5 No scale on ship
SW Rnd 52* 134.0 AW 133.42 (6 Days)
SW Rnd 53 131.5 AW 131.9
SW Rnd 54 131.0 AW 131.6
SW Rnd 55* 131.5 AW 129.66
SW Rnd 56* 128.5 AW 130.7
SW Rnd 57 131.5 AW 130.85
SW Rnd 58/52 131.0 AW 130.6
SW Rnd 59 132.0 AW 131.3
SW Rnd 60 131.5 AW 131.85
SW Rnd 61 130.0 AW 132.4
SW Rnd 62 132.0 AW 131.6
SW Rnd 63 132.5 AW 131.55
SW Rnd 64 131.5
Recommended viewing on Netflix or YouTube: The Magic Pill
Recommended reading: The Obesity Code by Jason Fung, MD
Recommended for the ladies https://www.facebook.com/JamesSmithPT/videos/1494099927361618/
What we need to succeed is a sustainable way of eating, not a DIET we go on and off.
This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.
1/2 131.5
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1/3 131.0 I have been having some intestinal distress for several days which may finally be passing although it sounds as if a battle rages!
1/4 131.0 Today is the 48th birthday of our first born. I remember the icy roads and the 8 mile, 45 minute drive to the base at 2AM, and the poor fellow at the gate trying to chip the ice off the sticker which gave us access to the base, his panic when Carl said I was in labor. AT 5:08AM, a beautiful 8# 1 oz, healthy baby girl appeared. She has become a beautiful woman, a wonderful mom, and a caring nurse.
1/5 130.5 Our new mattress was delivered yesterday. I wish I could say I felt I slept great on it but I think there will be an adjustment period. I hope.
1/6 131.5 I’m so tired! Awake before 5AM again with the start of a headache which has now gone. Used sucralose sweetener yesterday and today in my coffee instead of stevia. I think that may be the cause of the gain as I only ate 1/2 of my Greek salad yesterday and one egg. Dozed off tubing and accidentally deleted my whole post. I need a nap!
1/7 132.0 Did not drink close to enough water yesterday. I was so sleepy all day that I fell asleep in my recliner at 7:30 last night. Carl woke me at 10:30 to go to bed. I showered and was in bed by 11 and slept until 4:38 this morning. Something wakes me every morning at that time! Since I didn’t drink water before bed, it wasn’t the call of nature. It’s irritating.
1/8 131.5
1/9 131.0 We meet our new doctor today. New insurance, same medical group, different location - about 5 miles closer to home. Hope this is as painless as it should be!
1/10 129.5 I think that was the first time EVER that I have enjoyed going to the doctor! What pleasant people! I praise God for our relative good health and for a doctor who actually listens! We had lunch at Sweet Tomatoes BEFORE going to the doctor.
1/11 129.0 Sort of surprised. I ate a lot of carbs yesterday because I caved to 1/4 pita that was left from last weekend’s Greek salad. Well, it may bite me in the rear when I weigh tomorrow. I’ll have to be super vigilant today.
@quiltingjaine I just noticed your 4:38 wake up. I encourage you to set an alarm to wake around 4:33 (I know insane, but it will be worth it) & figure out what makes noise then. In the past for me, it was some birds, an early departure by a neighborhood teen to his workout (LOUD custom muffler), and garbage trucks. Currently, it’s the heater which is close to our bed switching from nighttime to daytime.
You can do it, Detective Jaine!
I know the sleep experts recommend sleep masks & ear plugs. I fought both, but I did finally try the mask. Works crazily good...partly because it blocks light & partly because my cat won’t wake me when I’m wearing it.
Still haven’t tried earplugs...I hate stuff in or over my ears.
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quiltingjaine wrote: »@Birder165 and @UTMom81 and others - NO MORE SELF SABOTAGE! We’re all in this together and you can do this!
@Lilylady3k I love the quote!
Thank you for the kick in the pants!
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ROUND 64 (Round 11 for me)
5’5” 66 y/o Texas Lady
SW 178 lb.
GW 135-140 lb.
Started Keto WOE on September 24th (2018). Still experiencing decreased arthritis hip and shoulder pain since the second week of Keto. Staying within calorie limits is easy enough, but not exceeding my carb limit is difficult. I don’t use my KetoMojo meter every day, but I think I’ve only been out of ketosis for a couple of days since the second week when the meter arrived. Some of my NSVs: feeling less self-conscious, wedding band fits, smaller clothing, and my happy husband, whether he’s inspired to quit his cigarette habit or not. Rounds 54 – 63 resulted in a cumulative loss of 29.6 lb. in 100 days! Another 12.4 lb. down, and I’ll switch to maintenance. This time, I’ll continue to check in—I’ve learned my lesson! Besides, I like hanging out with you sweet folks.
Day/Weight/Comment
01/03 147.2 Going back to work yesterday felt strange. I hadn’t been to work since mid-April (end of tax season). I didn’t have time to eat breakfast (egg, cheese, nuts, avocado), so I took it with me, but forgot to eat it. I took my turkey cabbage stew for lunch, which I ate, and I had a good dinner when I came home. On the way home, I picked up a pair of well-fitting black slacks at the Salvation Army Store. It’s a great place for “transition” clothing, and every Wednesday all the clothing is ½ price. My husband loves the inexpensive designer shirts I pick up for him. 😊
01/04 146.6 After playing cards with my friends for a few hours yesterday, I noticed sunshine, so Thor and I took a 4-mile walk. I haven’t formed an opinion on my new orthotics yet. I had a little toe pain, but not enough to slow us down. The torn meniscus in my knee seems to be doing okay. It may just be the steroid injection working, but I hope it’s actually healing.
01/05 [146.0[/B] Thor and I had a 5 mile walk yesterday in the beautiful sunshine. I may show a gain tomorrow after my date day with DH today. We watched a movie, and I ate popcorn, one of the tortillas on my fish tacos for lunch, and half of the sweet coleslaw. They don’t have to make it that sweet. (sigh) I’ve decided to go all out and eat a bite, maybe two, of the leftover pecan pie. It’s starting to get old, but I assume all the sugar is preserving it. My ketone level was over 3 last night, so perhaps I’ll survive today’s carbs without getting out of ketosis? We’ll see. I enjoyed the movie and time with my husband and the popcorn. I really like popcorn.
01/06 146.6 If the scale is going to punish me for yesterday, it hasn’t started yet. I prayed for you, @amfmmamma, but you’ll probably be sore tomorrow! I’m about to head to church, then a concert engagement this evening, so no walk today. Have a wonderful Sunday, everyone. This is the day the Lord hath made! 😊
01/07 146.0 I enjoyed our concert last night. It was the debut of our new “Joy in the Journey” ministry theme. I have the joy of the Lord in my spiritual journey, as well as joy in my fitness journey! We stopped for dinner and our “afterglow” on the way home last night, and I enjoyed a Caesar salad with grilled shrimp. I could have gone to work today, but it may be one of the last nice days for a while, so I’ll take a walk with Thor instead. I’m glad I can still work, but it’s nice to be retired and have a choice. Getting older has a few benefits.
01/08 145.8 It was 75F when Thor and I left for our 5-mile walk yesterday. No jacket or layers required! As soon as the fog clears, we’ll walk today, too. My schedule is busier than I like for the next couple of days.
01/09 145.4 Thor and I managed to get in a 5-mile walk before I went to practice yesterday evening. Today, I meet my Red Hat friends for lunch, then work for a few hours this afternoon. No walk today.
01/10 145.2 I’m glad my memory was bad, because I thought I was posting a gain this morning. I feel better now! I’m preparing for a fight with the scale/my body over the next/last 10 lb. loss. Bring it on! I’m feeling strong! I have to meet friends for a card game, stop by work, and, hopefully, take Thor for a walk this afternoon. Rain is almost guaranteed tomorrow.
01/11 144.8 Thor and I increased our walk a little yesterday to 5.4 miles. I’ll go in to work this afternoon, but I hope to walk again tomorrow. Every scale drop encourages me to steel my resolve and reach my goal.
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It's not a miracle, you did the work. Give yourself credit.MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »puttyputty wrote: »@MadisonMolly2017, 75 pounds is wonderful! You are doing so incredibly well. I love these moments of joy and celebration.
@puttyputty Thank you. 1,106 days.
A lb every 2 weeks on average. My hope is by going slowly, and exercising daily, that I have retained more muscle & had more time to practicethe habits that will allow me to maintain!
3.2 lbs to go!
I’m the lowest I’ve weighed since 10th grade. All my labs are great. A miracle. 🙏🏻
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@tlgale It’s great to have close family ties. I hope family members are supportive of your goals and don’t try to sabotage your healthy eating habits. I hope your son enjoyed his first day at school, too.
@Lilylady3K Even without finishing the round, you had a loss, so that’s good! See you next round!
@jaccmi63 and @back2cute Praying for employment or business opportunities for both of you! You may need to get creative. To me, 50 is young. I suspect the insurance requirements on businesses affect hiring these days, too. There’s a place for you, so don’t give up on your fitness goals or your career goals. I was still taking college classes in my 50’s. It’s never too late to learn new skills. There are still some employers who appreciate maturity and experience. Wishing both of you a great 2019!
@jaccmi63 Next time, you may want to consider putting your exercise goal above your TV issues. Walking is a great time to plan ahead and pray. TV is usually a distraction. Turkey chili sounds like a great, low-carb fit for my dinner. Relax and enjoy your evening!0 -
Back again for another round! I gotta quit slacking though. I had a really great first round and a couple disappointing rounds since then. I'd LOVE to lose anything over 2lbs. Even 2.1 would be exciting.
SW: 169.0
01/03: 170.0- I cannot wait to be reunited with the gym

01/04: 169.4- I'm attempting an outdoor run today since it's not a frozen wasteland. Let's hope I don't die!
01/05: 168.6- I mean, I guess this is ok.
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01/10: 167.8- Well…it’s been a hot minute. The wagon was dragging me behind it for a bit, but obviously it went alright.
01/11: 167.6- Only 2.6 to go until I hit 30lbs down!
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It's not a miracle, you did the work. Give yourself credit.MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »puttyputty wrote: »@MadisonMolly2017, 75 pounds is wonderful! You are doing so incredibly well. I love these moments of joy and celebration.
@puttyputty Thank you. 1,106 days.
A lb every 2 weeks on average. My hope is by going slowly, and exercising daily, that I have retained more muscle & had more time to practicethe habits that will allow me to maintain!
3.2 lbs to go!
I’m the lowest I’ve weighed since 10th grade. All my labs are great. A miracle. 🙏🏻
@shunggie
True, but this time unlike every other time over the past 45+ years, I wasn’t hungry! 😀
You’re right. I probably do need to give myself more credit. Thank you! 🥰3 -
@Birder165, Thank you so much. I've been good. Lol. I'm certain that I will have another foray into Carbville, but first I need to get solidly into the 160's.6
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Day/Weight/Comment
01/03 206.4 lbs - actually up a little, but I am logging every day so absolutely HAPPY about that.
01/04 207.0 lbs - What on EARTH is going ON
I am weighting absolutely every morsel 
01/05 206.4 lbs - well, I have to accept this and get on with it! I must admit I am finding it a little hard this time around.
01/06 207.2 lbs
01/07 205.4 lbs ... FINALLY heading down ... I just hope it stays this way! Hoping to end the round below 205
01/08 204.0 lbs ... YES YES YES! .... Ahh ... lucky I persisted through those bumps!
01/09 202.4 lbs ... so happy to see this ... 2 weeks of dogged weighing and logging finally paying off!
01/10 202.8 lbs --> the beer and pizza last night probably had a say in this! Still feeling good for the final weigh day this round though!!
01/11 202.2 lbs ... YES!! Woo Hoo excited. Have a good day so tomorrow will be BRILLIANT!
01/12 201.0 lbs ... NICE NICE way to end the round!
I am feeling really happy with this as I re-started with full commitment about 2 or 3 weeks ago and the results have been slow to show on the scales ... but finally ... here they are! I feel really ready for 2019 now and BRING ON ROUND 65!
Putting in the hard work now will pay off later. Today WILL BE A GOOD DAY!
note to self: *drink more water*
This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.8 -
Happy Friday! Down 5.6 lbs in less than 10 days!! :flowerforyou: So excited....doing the happy dance!! Whoooohooo!
SW 373.4 – Round 64 (1/3/19)
GW 362 – Jan 31st
GW 299 – End of 2019 (6.2)
Day/Weight/Comment
01/03 373.4 - on WW a healthy day is a blue dot day. So far I am having a blue dot day And it is looking like I will get to my 7000 step goal today also.
01/04 371 – yesterday was not a blue dot day but I made some good choices -- not a lot of processed foods, and I made my 7000 step goal. I was up yesterday because of salt eaten the previous day, so I attribute the 2 pound loss to water I drank to rid my body of the salt. Either way I will take it Since I always 
seeing the scale going in the right direction!
01/05 372.6 – yesterday not good. Got in a small 15 min walk but only 6000 steps and overate. Today is another day. Weekends not good for me. Today I have a funeral, eating out with a cousin from FL. But I have a plan. I weigh in at WW Monday so I need to lose at least a pound by Monday
01/06 no weigh in – 7000 steps & 20 min Leslie Sansone DVD
01/07 373.6
01/08 372.6
01/09 370.2 – finally got back on track. Got in my 7000 steps yesterday, no workout, and a blue dot day.
01/10 369.4 – In the next decade yay! Now the goal is to stick the new decade until the next round Got in my 7000 steps, no blue dot, but no fast foods and not too much over on points so still a good day!
01/11 367.8 - Still in the new decade...yay! & I was finally able to move my MFP ticker or below my ticker weight. loving this challenge!
01/12
:flowerforyou: GW 299 - 12/31/2019 :flowerforyou:
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quiltingjaine wrote: »@fraukazi I hope I didn’t sound preachy. I agree with you. You are in a temporary location, enjoy the available options, within reason. On the other hand, I’m glad to see you reconsidered a non-food option!
Aw not preachy at all, instead much appreciated. Thank you! It made me rethink my rewards and other plans&purchases. Unfortunately, I blew my bagel reward tonight, but the fitbit (or whatever I end up chosing) will be a reward for sticking with this group and MFP for this long.4 -
@IsMollyReallyHungry, girlfriend congratulations on the scale my friend. “NO FASTFOODS” that’s a win in my book toooo, biggggggg time.7
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Thanks! Yes FAST FOODS are a demonGrandmaJackie wrote: »@IsMollyReallyHungry, girlfriend congratulations on the scale my friend. “NO FASTFOODS” that’s a win in my book toooo, biggggggg time.
and when I eliminate them I always do well.
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