Happy New Year! It's the January weigh-in & accountability thread
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Hi, I’m new to the group and I love this accountability. I e lost 81 lbs over the last 2 years and took a break from training and MFP for a couple of months and want to get back in the swing of it.
CW: 235 lbs
GW: 199 lbs
Height: 5’10”
Training to lose 2-2.5 lbs a week4 -
A sweet lady suggested I join this group, so here I am!
January 1: 146 lbs
CW: 142 lbs
Feb 14 GW: 135 lbs
UGW: 120 lbs
I am only 5’4 with a very small framed body. The weight loss has been slow and steady so far. I’ve never been in the 140’s except pregnancy so I’m dying to see the scale in the 130’s again. It’s been a rough calendar year. Excited for the support here!6 -
Can I join?
I gained so much weight last year and I was dealing with issues, yet I have been active but it was really hard for me to lose weight even now, all I can see is numbers getting bigger each time I weight myself. I really wanna get back to my old healthy fit self.
So im starting again my journey.
I'm 162cm tall, my highest weight was 66kg and my goal 53-50kg.
January 7: 62.3kg
January 14: 64kg
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One more month! We can do it
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I've been trying to incorporate more fat into my life - which apparently is not that easy for me to do. There was one day where all I ate was super low carb tortillas and peanut butter (two for breakfast, two for lunch, two for dinner) - For no particular reason except that this is what I was craving that day. My (based upon no science) assumption is that my body is now craving more fat (or I just really wanted peanut butter that day!).
Slow, but still going down.
When I get to about this weight every calorie counts (and I"m not great at counting, every single day....)
Stayed "within" the calorie range of 1300 for 4.5 of the 7 days. (way overboard for others)
SW: 135
Short term GW - 130 by Feb 1
GW: 126 - by March 31
01/01 - 135
01/02 - 134
01/06 - 133.5
01/13 - 132
01/20
01/27
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Height: 5'3"
SW: 159
CW: 135.6
GW: 120's
January Goal: Complete 4 weeks of Couch 2 5K. Weight loss will be consequential hopefully, but not the priority. Let's shoot for 133.
1/2/19: 135.6
1/9/19: 135.6 (Average 135.4)
1/15/19: 135.6 (Average 135.1)
Week 3 is going better then expected so far. That 3 minute run was hard, but I did it. My lungs protested, but after a while they calmed down, lol.
Can they handle next week? Stay tuned for next week's episode of "How Much Can These Wheezy Things Handle?"
I got new running shoes over the weekend, and wow. The difference was immediate. I was having some foot pain that I wasn't sure was due to bad form, or bad shoes. Well now I know, lol. Very little foot pain this time. And now I'm really committed. I spent way more then I was intending. But the ones in my price range didn't fit right. So now I need to run my money's worth, lol.
Also, 133 made a guest appearance on the scale this week. So that's cool.2 -
HW: 176
CW: 158.5
Height: 5'8"
January goal: 157
Ultimate goal weight: 153
1/9: 160.5
1/16: 158.5
Down 2 lbs in a week?! It's changes like this that keep me motivated. Weekends are definitely tough but I try to eat less than I used to. Like getting just a burger rather than a burger, fries and drink. Week days are easy because all my meals are pre-planned. Keep up the good work everyone. Reading your posts help me fight my cravings
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Height: 5' 9"
HW: 167 lbs (Jan. 13, 2017)
Jan. Start Weight: 161.6 lbs
Ultimate Weight Goal: 145 lbs
lbs to go: 16.6 lbs
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Jan 03: 161.6 lbs
Jan 09: 161.0 lbs
Jan 16: 161.6 lbs
Jan 21:
Jan 28:
January Goal: 158.6 lbs (-3 lbs)
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Womp, back to the top
. I have been eating fine and meeting calories, so it's most likely water weight from exercise (went hard for leg day) and stress. I keep forgetting to weigh myself in the AM, so I don't have a lot of data points to make me "feel better" as I can't tell my trend. Adding a January non-scale goal of getting back to weighing everyday.
For anyone else in the same position (especially if you've just started a new exercise program), trust the process!! Weight loss isn't linear, so don't let it get you down.
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I know I'm late. I'd like to participate for the next two weeks.
5'0 tall, 30 years old.
HW: 175+ (2012)
January 16th: 147lb
January 23rd:
January 30th:
Ultimate GW: 125 to 128lb
January 31st GW: 143lb
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Technically up a bit from last week, but since I've restarted my strength training and am a bit sore from that, I'm not really upset by the (very slight) uptick since I'm sure there's extra water retention going on. Back to being better about cooking more and eating out less, too.
HW: ~163
CW: 148
GW: 128-132
January Goal: 147 (as an average)
2nd Jan: 148 (Actual) 149.3 (Trend)
9th Jan: 149 (Actual) 149.0 (Trend)
16th Jan: 149.4 (Actual) 149.2 (Trend)
23rd Jan:
30th Jan:4 -
Hi all!
HW: 155 ish
GW: 120 ish
January goal: 127
2nd Jan: 129.8
9th Jan: 127.2
16th Jan: 128
23rd Jan:
30th Jan:
This last week my numbers progressed up to the 129s and are now coming back down. It was an annoying week with the scale!
My workouts have been awesome and I've been logging. It's a constant struggle to get enough protein as a vegetarian in a calorie deficit. I've been adding greek yogurt and cottage cheese to lots of things to bring up my protein levels. Still getting my 10,000 steps too.
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HoneyBadger155 wrote: »Technically up a bit from last week, but since I've restarted my strength training and am a bit sore from that, I'm not really upset by the (very slight) uptick since I'm sure there's extra water retention going on. Back to being better about cooking more and eating out less, too.
HW: ~163
CW: 148
GW: 128-132
January Goal: 147 (as an average)
2nd Jan: 148 (Actual) 149.3 (Trend)
9th Jan: 149 (Actual) 149.0 (Trend)
16th Jan: 149.4 (Actual) 149.2 (Trend)
23rd Jan:
30th Jan:
I love the idea of also adding the trend right. Which ajo do you use? I use Libra.1 -
Jan 5: 112.4
Jan 12: 112.9
Jan 17: 110.5
Jan Goal: 110
GW: 100
A bit early but traveling this weekend. Once my period ended it turned out those 2 lbs were fictional. Yay! Hoping not to self sabotage when out with my friend this weekend.3 -
Height: 5’4”
1/03: 127.6
1/10: 126.0
1/17: 125.2
1/24:
1/31:
Jan goal: 125
Ultimate goal: 120
It was my TOM this week, and the scale jumped 5lbs overnight. Even when you know it’s bloat, it’s still disconcerting. It was such a relief to see it finally come back down this morning.
I have some clothes that have been waiting to go to the tailor for a very long time now. I’m so tired of the pile and the waiting. Should I take them in now and gamble that they’ll still fit well enough in another 5lbs down? If noting else, they’ll fit on the days I’m 5lbs up from bloat!1 -
leah_not_leia wrote: »Height: 5' 9"
HW: 167 lbs (Jan. 13, 2017)
Jan. Start Weight: 161.6 lbs
Ultimate Weight Goal: 145 lbs
lbs to go: 16.6 lbs
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Jan 03: 161.6 lbs
Jan 09: 161.0 lbs
Jan 16: 161.6 lbs
Jan 21:
Jan 28:
January Goal: 158.6 lbs (-3 lbs)
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Womp, back to the top . I have been eating fine and meeting calories, so it's most likely water weight from exercise (went hard for leg day) and stress. I keep forgetting to weigh myself in the AM, so I don't have a lot of data points to make me "feel better" as I can't tell my trend. Adding a January non-scale goal of getting back to weighing everyday.
For anyone else in the same position (especially if you've just started a new exercise program), trust the process!! Weight loss isn't linear, so don't let it get you down.
So true, I've had to decrease strength training for med issues so I expect that my "weight" will go down a bit quicker. But I'm worked so hard for that muscle, that I'll need to figure something else out.1 -
Late update from me, I was just so busy yesterday. This is the first moment since yesterday I actually get to sit and look at this thread, I’ve not even managed to leave my desk for lunch today.
Down, though not as much as I’d like (though another 0.2lbs gone since yesterday’s weigh in). I have been a bit bloated for the last three or four days so that may play a part in that. Down is down. Toe appears to be healing, shoulder is good again, and I am a regular in the gym. Go me!
Height: 5'10"
HW: 183lbs (Fri 24th March 2017)
SW January: 168.4lbs (2nd January weigh in)
Ultimate goal: Around 150lbs
January goal: 163lbs
January body fat goal: 26.8%
2nd Jan: 168.4lbs – Body fat 27.3% (Moving Average 166.9)
9th Jan: 166.4lbs - Body fat 26.9% (Moving Average 167)
16th Jan: 166lbs – Body fat 26.9% (Moving Average 166.3)
23rd Jan:
30th Jan:
@Crafty_camper123 You’d be surprised with your own ability. I have never been a runner (I can sprint, but endurance has always been my downfall) but found that the way C25K is set up enabled me to do so much more than I ever thought I could. Excellent progress so far! I can’t wait to get started again!
@Astrue I see. It’s hard, I’m sure (don’t have kids, cannot claim I understand). And yes, celebration foods are just dangerous!
@HoneyBadger155 I’m glad you are starting to feel happy again. What’s a little gain in comparison to happiness and a good workout?
@bettina8037 Nice loss! Good work on the step increase too. Such a small effort, and it has such an impact! The higher weight in the last week could just be hormonal or something.
@lynnJ9 Excellent start! And yes, we can do this. One month at a time! HappyScale user here.
@mahsh75 Slow and steady win the race so baby steps are good!
@Cora0477 Well done on managing with all the restaurant visits. Buffets in particular are evil things! I’d hold off on the tailoring, especially if you are so close to your UGW.
@oneillm45 @ARGriffy Nice start, even if holiday weight!
@peppermintcaroline Exciting! Good luck with the training! Sometimes those WW drops are incredibly motivating.
@poolchicko5 Ah, it gets so hard sometimes when you get busy and out of routine! Don’t beat yourself up over it, it’s not as if you’ve gained all that much!
@skinnybribri I’m sure you look fab now too, but I get what you mean. I looked fab about a year ago, and I miss it. Mind you, we all know how to get back there!
@clega044 I remember being at uni and was at my heaviest when I graduated. Living round the corner from every take away imaginable, and all the alcohol intake, was a killer!
@Anniebotnen Welcome! Sounds like you’ve got it cracked!
@Tryingtogetfitdeb Bloody ToM. Every time. I crave more in the few days before it, and tend to allow it too (to some degree). Are you back on the exercise track yet?
@f1tafter40 Hello fellow tall person! (Even taller!). Full time desk jobs are killers. I love my Fitbit for making me get up every hour (unless I’m insanely busy – which seems fairly common nowadays)
@katierenew2017 Fellow 5’10”er! Slow and steady wins the race. Whatever you do, don’t starve yourself to hit 2-2.5lb a week. I’d actually only aim for 1lb a week because you won’t restrict yourself as much, and it will feel easier.
@brittlb07 You’re not far from the 130s! Hope 2019 is a better year for you!
@kellyshell215 Of course you can join! This is the place to get support on your journey!
@lbride If your calorie limit is too low, try to up it. For me that works on the basis that I am less likely to go overboard on other days. If I starve myself I crave unhealthy foods.
@RobinAlex666 That’s the attitude! It’s the sides and drinks that are the killer most of the time!
@leah_not_leia You are probably right about the WW. You’ll be fine. I have found that my body is having to get used to exercise again and the scales reflect that a bit, Love a trend app to keep me focussed.
@MaVieEntiere It’s never too late to start!
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Hey there.
I am 5'9.
CW - 155
GW - 145
My main goal is to not gain. But I would love to lose 10 lbs. I decided to take it slow though, hope it is the right decision.5 -
Crafty_camper123 wrote: »Height: 5'3"
SW: 159
CW: 135.6
GW: 120's
January Goal: Complete 4 weeks of Couch 2 5K. Weight loss will be consequential hopefully, but not the priority. Let's shoot for 133.
1/2/19: 135.6
1/9/19: 135.6 (Average 135.4)
1/15/19: 135.6 (Average 135.1)
Week 3 is going better then expected so far. That 3 minute run was hard, but I did it. My lungs protested, but after a while they calmed down, lol.
Can they handle next week? Stay tuned for next week's episode of "How Much Can These Wheezy Things Handle?"
I got new running shoes over the weekend, and wow. The difference was immediate. I was having some foot pain that I wasn't sure was due to bad form, or bad shoes. Well now I know, lol. Very little foot pain this time. And now I'm really committed. I spent way more then I was intending. But the ones in my price range didn't fit right. So now I need to run my money's worth, lol.
Also, 133 made a guest appearance on the scale this week. So that's cool.
@Crafty_camper123 how long has your journey been? 160’s to 130’s is impressive! I’d love to hear your story.
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Crafty_camper123 wrote: »Height: 5'3"
SW: 159
CW: 135.6
GW: 120's
January Goal: Complete 4 weeks of Couch 2 5K. Weight loss will be consequential hopefully, but not the priority. Let's shoot for 133.
1/2/19: 135.6
1/9/19: 135.6 (Average 135.4)
1/15/19: 135.6 (Average 135.1)
Week 3 is going better then expected so far. That 3 minute run was hard, but I did it. My lungs protested, but after a while they calmed down, lol.
Can they handle next week? Stay tuned for next week's episode of "How Much Can These Wheezy Things Handle?"
I got new running shoes over the weekend, and wow. The difference was immediate. I was having some foot pain that I wasn't sure was due to bad form, or bad shoes. Well now I know, lol. Very little foot pain this time. And now I'm really committed. I spent way more then I was intending. But the ones in my price range didn't fit right. So now I need to run my money's worth, lol.
Also, 133 made a guest appearance on the scale this week. So that's cool.
@Crafty_camper123 how long has your journey been? 160’s to 130’s is impressive! I’d love to hear your story.
I started for probably the umpteenth time late 2017, and buckled down and got really serious Jan. 2018. I got a food scale, and started counting my calories. Initially, all I did was count and see where I was at. Then, I cut my calories back, and added in exercise. All I did was 1 15 minute work out video 2x a week, whenever I could fit it in. I've tried several times to do 1200 calories a week, or heck even 1350 and I always ended up crashing, getting hungry, and overeating. So with exercise, and trying to get in more walking where I could I was able to eat more and still lose. I also did a form of calorie cycling. Usually when my appetite got the best of me and I was getting enough protein, I would take that as a sign I needed a diet break. So I would eat at maintenance for a week or two until my hunger decreased, and would go back to a deficit for a while. I did not change my diet at all. I just ate smaller portions.(Mostly). If I messed up and overate I would reflect on why and try make adjustments. I also treated my calories as a weekly budget instead of trying to hit that perfect number every day. This way if I had last minute dinner pop up, I could just eat a bit less the next few days, or get in an extra work out or something. I went on like this probably about 9 months? Lost the 20lbs from Jan-Sept. The first 10 came off super fast. Probably water weight due to the holidays. Then the next 10 was slllloooooow. I averaged about .25lbs a week. Then I kind of gave up on losing and just maintained over the holidays. I also sprained my ankle, then re-injured it in Oct, so that kind of squashed my workout motivation. I just tried to keep my NEAT up instead of actual workouts. I only gained back 2 lbs. over the holidays, so not too bad really. While I quit logging for a while, I made sure to weigh myself at least weekly if not daily (I don't always remember). But this way I could keep an eye out for weight creep and make adjustments accordingly. Now I'm out to hopefully shed off that last 15. (I'd be happy with any 120's though, lol). Sorry for the book, I tend to be long winded. But hopefully that helps!
Edit: I think what finally "clicked" for me was having solid goals to work towards. Last year it was I wanted to hike and not feel like I was going to die. Actually a 2017 hike that kicked my @$$ is what set me off, lol. "look hot in a bikini" is just not motivating enough for me. This year is to finally for the first time ever in my life run 1 mile without stopping.2 -
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SW 67.8kg (2/1/19)
4/1/19 67.4 kg
11/1/19 67.0kg
18/1/19 66.8kg
Not the loss I was hoping for, my week hasn’t gone as planned again, I have been feeling so tired and have ended up having a nap instead of exercising twice this week. I really must try harder!!
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HoneyBadger155 wrote: »
That was going to be my next question! I have my forecast at 7 days and my smoothing at 14 days.1 -
My weekly check in:
Starting weight: 1/4/19: 149.5
1/11/19: 147
1/18/19: 144.4
It has been 2 weeks since I started back working on losing weight. I have lost 5.1 pounds. I know that a big chunk of that is due to water weight loss and just less food in my digestive track. But I am really encouraged by this loss, and my clothes are feeling a little less tight already.
I have learned, over the last couple years, that I must be very focused to lose weight. I know that some people find losing weight very slowly, while still enjoying food and eating, works better for them because they aren't tempted to binge or cheat.
I am the opposite, if I allow myself extra snacks, I will slowly nibble my way out of a calorie deficit. If I am focused, I am not tempted to binge or cheat, and watching my weight decrease is satisfying enough.
5 down, 15 to go! We can do this!2 -
rianneonamission wrote: »Late update from me, I was just so busy yesterday. This is the first moment since yesterday I actually get to sit and look at this thread, I’ve not even managed to leave my desk for lunch today.
Down, though not as much as I’d like (though another 0.2lbs gone since yesterday’s weigh in). I have been a bit bloated for the last three or four days so that may play a part in that. Down is down. Toe appears to be healing, shoulder is good again, and I am a regular in the gym. Go me!
Height: 5'10"
HW: 183lbs (Fri 24th March 2017)
SW January: 168.4lbs (2nd January weigh in)
Ultimate goal: Around 150lbs
January goal: 163lbs
January body fat goal: 26.8%
2nd Jan: 168.4lbs – Body fat 27.3% (Moving Average 166.9)
9th Jan: 166.4lbs - Body fat 26.9% (Moving Average 167)
16th Jan: 166lbs – Body fat 26.9% (Moving Average 166.3)
23rd Jan:
30th Jan:
@Crafty_camper123 You’d be surprised with your own ability. I have never been a runner (I can sprint, but endurance has always been my downfall) but found that the way C25K is set up enabled me to do so much more than I ever thought I could. Excellent progress so far! I can’t wait to get started again!
@Astrue I see. It’s hard, I’m sure (don’t have kids, cannot claim I understand). And yes, celebration foods are just dangerous!
@HoneyBadger155 I’m glad you are starting to feel happy again. What’s a little gain in comparison to happiness and a good workout?
@bettina8037 Nice loss! Good work on the step increase too. Such a small effort, and it has such an impact! The higher weight in the last week could just be hormonal or something.
@lynnJ9 Excellent start! And yes, we can do this. One month at a time! HappyScale user here.
@mahsh75 Slow and steady win the race so baby steps are good!
@Cora0477 Well done on managing with all the restaurant visits. Buffets in particular are evil things! I’d hold off on the tailoring, especially if you are so close to your UGW.
@oneillm45 @ARGriffy Nice start, even if holiday weight!
@peppermintcaroline Exciting! Good luck with the training! Sometimes those WW drops are incredibly motivating.
@poolchicko5 Ah, it gets so hard sometimes when you get busy and out of routine! Don’t beat yourself up over it, it’s not as if you’ve gained all that much!
@skinnybribri I’m sure you look fab now too, but I get what you mean. I looked fab about a year ago, and I miss it. Mind you, we all know how to get back there!
@clega044 I remember being at uni and was at my heaviest when I graduated. Living round the corner from every take away imaginable, and all the alcohol intake, was a killer!
@Anniebotnen Welcome! Sounds like you’ve got it cracked!
@Tryingtogetfitdeb Bloody ToM. Every time. I crave more in the few days before it, and tend to allow it too (to some degree). Are you back on the exercise track yet?
@f1tafter40 Hello fellow tall person! (Even taller!). Full time desk jobs are killers. I love my Fitbit for making me get up every hour (unless I’m insanely busy – which seems fairly common nowadays)
@katierenew2017 Fellow 5’10”er! Slow and steady wins the race. Whatever you do, don’t starve yourself to hit 2-2.5lb a week. I’d actually only aim for 1lb a week because you won’t restrict yourself as much, and it will feel easier.
@brittlb07 You’re not far from the 130s! Hope 2019 is a better year for you!
@kellyshell215 Of course you can join! This is the place to get support on your journey!
@lbride If your calorie limit is too low, try to up it. For me that works on the basis that I am less likely to go overboard on other days. If I starve myself I crave unhealthy foods.
@RobinAlex666 That’s the attitude! It’s the sides and drinks that are the killer most of the time!
@leah_not_leia You are probably right about the WW. You’ll be fine. I have found that my body is having to get used to exercise again and the scales reflect that a bit, Love a trend app to keep me focussed.
@MaVieEntiere It’s never too late to start!
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bettina8037 wrote: »
@bettina8037 I think I wasn't ready before but I'm in a good place now... It would be interesting to see what they were 10lbs ago for sure.bettina8037 wrote: »
@bettina8037 I think I wasn't ready before but I'm in a good place now... It would be interesting to see what they were 10lbs ago for sure.
Hi ladies, new to this group but not MFP. I measured and weighed myself from the onset of my weight journey which started back in 2011. I have certainly taken the longer road learning about food, fitness and my body type all the while learning to love what I see in the mirror. It's been a long trip but I'm glad I have kept going even with all of my set-backs as I still have work to do. So those of you ladies just starting out or re-starting don't give up! Have your bad days, weeks, months but keep moving forward. We are worth it.
My MFP start and current weight and measurements are below.
Weight 1/5/11: 208.6
Weight 1/3/19: 171.1
Chest 1/7/11: 43
Chest 1/18/19: 36
Waist 1/5/11: 39.5
Waist 1/18/19: 33
Hips 1/5/11: 50
Hips 1/18/19: 44
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I am a little late to this January weigh-in thread. I just joined the group and am looking for an active group of ladies to help keep me focused on my health. Hopefully we will have a February weigh-in thread I can join.
I weighed myself on the 3rd as a starting point for 2019 and my weight was 171.1. I plan on weighing myself mid-week to see where I am at. I don't have a specific weight goal per se but want to see what strength training is going to do in regards to my weight this year. I slowed down on the cardio in Sept 2017 (that is what I was mostly doing) and started focusing on strength training.2 -
@rianneonamission , thanks!
@JRIV60, congratulations on your progress so far! Im a huge fan of strength training. Even though it supposedly doesn’t burn that many calories, it definitely revs your metabolism up for hours afterwards.
Here’s my progress this week. My calories are calculated to lose 1/2 lb per week, so I’m right on track. Feels weird, but also very familiar to be back to logging and weighing every day. One of the things I really like about MFP is that once you get your calorie level figured out, and you know you’re not exceeding it, there’s no panicking when the scale suddenly jumps up. Like mine did Wednesday morning, from 148.25# to 149#. Almost certainly due to extra sodium in the form of an Arby’s roast beef sandwich the day before :-).
Original SW 172# (1/2014)
Original GW 145# (reached 10/2014)
Post holiday weight 1/2019
1/12/19 148.75#
1/19/19 148.0#
1/31/19 GW 147#
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Here's the (one day early) log in. (prob just a low water weight day, so taking it and logging it!)
Also- let me know if anyone has ever done something low carb or keto for just a short time in order for muscles to "pop" or look more lean for a specific event. I want to try that, but only do it for the (really minimum) time necessary.
SW: 135
Short term GW - 130 by Feb 1
GW: 126 - by March 31
01/01 - 135
01/02 - 134
01/06 - 133.5
01/13 - 132
01/20 - 130.5
01/27
01/31
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@lbride I use a scale with a BF function. It’s not exactly the most accurate, but it does seem to give me a good enough indication (as in it moves down as I exercise and eat at a deficit, and goes up when I gain).
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Hi, I just joined the group, and am new to using MFP with any devotion. I am 36 and mom to two young kids. My goal is to get back down to 130-135, which was the weight I was at my fittest about four years ago. I have restarted weight training after a nine month hiatus. And I have restarted my yoga practice. My goal for January is consistancy in my exercise and eating and stop treating both of those things like a temporary state I need to only maintain until I look and feel healthy.
5'6"
SW January 160
GW January 155
UGW 130-135
3rd Jan: 160
10th Jan: 156.4
18th Jan: 152.6
24th Jan:
31st Jan:1
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