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Maintainers Weekly Check In - February 2019
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Name: Ben
Age: 50
Height: 6'
Total weight lost: ~55 lbs
Time it took to lose: 9 months
How long in maintenance: Since December 2018
Maintenance weight range: 166-171
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 183
Average weight recorded for December:165.8
Average weight recorded for January: 167.3
Week of...
February 2nd: 168
February 9th: 168.1
February 16th: 166
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: 12 hour night shifts are having the unexpected effect of lowering my intake on those days and briefly afterwards - finding the opportunity and appetite to eat was more difficult. I was still fitting in exercise and keeping active, which resulted in around a 3500 calorie deficit over only three days. My balance over the remainder of the week was also negative, even including a day in which I went significantly over to try to catch up a bit. It wasn't surprising to see this reflected on the scale. Moving forward, I think I'll add in some additional healthy, calorie-dense foods (another helping of nuts/seeds, maybe) to keep this from becoming a longer trend.
Success-wise, I've hit a 260-day streak of getting at least 10K steps.
Have a great week, everyone!12 -
Name: Eric
Age: 49
Height: 6’
Total weight lost: 85 pounds
Time it took to lose: 4 years
How long in maintenance: Since September 2018 (5 Months)
Maintenance weight range:155 - 165
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 180
Average weight recorded from February 2018: 211
Average weight recorded from March 2018: 202
Average weight recorded from April 2018: 195
Average weight recorded from May 2018: 184
Average weight recorded from June 2018: 180
Average weight recorded from July 2018: 172
Average weight recorded from August 2018: 165
Average weight recorded from September 2018: 160
Average weight recorded from October 2018: 159
Average weight recorded from November 2018: 159
Average weight recorded from December 2018: 159
Average weight recorded from January 2019: 154.9
Week of...
2/2/2019: 153.9 pounds
2/9/2019: 155.9
2/16/2019: 153.9
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: Weight down over last week, finally recovered from the all nightery water retention.
Out of town business guest cause me to miss exercise for two days I normally due it and an extravagant business dinner one night. We also had breakfast lunch and treats served in the office for three straight days. I tracked and logged but obvious could not weight my food or portions. I think I did just fine.
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Name: Sofchak
Age: 36
Height: 5’3”
Total weight lost: ~25 lbs
Time it took to lose: 9 months
How long in maintenance: 2+ years
Maintenance weight range: 122-127
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 124
Average weight recorded from January: 128.5
Week of...
February 2nd: 127.0
February 9th: 127.5
February 16th: 127.0
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: I’ve been an endurance athlete for a couple years now. After my last Tough Mudder obstacle course race in October, I took my first real break from training/racing. Picked up again about a month ago and was very disheartened at how much my performance dropped - I struggled to do 2 miles on the treadmill...
Fast forward to this past week. On Sunday, I ran 8 miles and felt really good afterward! Yesterday, I ran 5 miles, biked 15 miles and walked the dogs 4 miles - I also got in a strength training session and yoga! Feeling good. Feeling like I’m back in the game, mentally and physically. Looking forward to my first race of 2019 at the end of March. I’ll be ready for it! Just had to keep the mindset positive and trust that with continued practice I would get back to my normal level of performance. I’m not there YET, but I’m well on my way!!!
(P.S. plus my weight went back down a little - hooray! Back in range!)
Have a great week everyone!11 -
Name: missperfectpitch
Height: 5'4"
Total weight lost: About 43 pounds
Time it took to lose: 1 year and 2 months
How long in maintenance: I hit my goal weight in the beginning of January 2018, but officially started maintenance in mid-March 2018 after figuring out my calories for a couple of months.
Maintenance weight range: 108-111.5
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 109.8
Average weight recorded from January: 111
Week of...
February 2: 111.3 (trend 111)
February 9: 110.6 (trend 110.8)
February 16: 111.1 (trend 110.9)
February 23:
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: Weight is still on the higher end of my maintenance range due to hormonal fluctuations. Did a couple of days with lots of walking though, including one day of hiking with about 20k steps, so I expect that my weight should trend downwards again next week. Not too bad considering I ate out for about half the week.10 -
Name: Faebert
Age: 40
Height: 5’6
Total weight lost: about 50lbs
Time it took to lose: on and off 3 years. First 30 in 4 months and then gradually reduced goal weight
How long in maintenance: 21 months
Maintenance weight range: 115-120
Average weight recorded from 2017: 121
Average weight recorded from 2018: 114.6
Average weight recorded from January: 117.4
3 February: 119
10 February: 117.25
17 February: 117.25
24: February:
Successes/struggles: Not too much to say about this week. Not been the most balanced food-wise (some days way under calories and some over) but that’s mostly been circumstantial as work has been super busy and stressful. One win from the week - managed to shave 3 minutes off my time running my long route and hit fastest 5k and fastest mile records according to my Garmin. This is huge for me - still can’t quite believe I’m running at all, let alone for 50 minutes in one go and actually making progress with my speed and distance! It still amazes me that I’ve been able to get into running at the grand old age of 40, having always thought I hated it.
Got a week off work now for half term (UK teacher) so need to make sure I keep up the activity without all the usual work steps and walking commute.
Have a good week all9 -
Name: Stephen
Age: 59
Height: 6'2"
Total weight lost: 65 lbs.
How long in maintenance: 2 years
Maintenance weight range: 180-185
Average weight recorded from January: 199.5
Week of...
February 3: 197.7
February 10: 198.3
February 17: 200.6
February 24:6 -
Name: Jan
Age:74
Height: 5'7"
Total weight lost: 47
Time it took to lose: 6 months
How long in maintenance: JUST STARTING!!
Maintenance weight range: 135-139
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): Kind of N/A since the bulk of the weight loss occurred in the last 5 months of the year.
Average weight recorded from January: 137.5
Week of ...
February 3: 134.7
February 10: 134.5
February 17: 132
February 24:
The weight "loss" is water weight fluctuation, I think, not a "real" loss. But. I will pay attention and make adjustments as necessary as I really don't want to lose more.
So far maintenance has not been a problem. I am slowly (maybe too slowly) adding back calories, but still focusing on eating healthy. Major focus niw is fitness. Hit my goal of three 2-min planks (oh my, they are a challenge) and am meeting with a personal trainer on Wednesday.
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Name: Pam
Age:60
Height:5'5
Total weight lost:200
Time it took to lose:Started 1/2016
How long in maintenance:Started 9/2017
Maintenance weight range:130-135
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months):
Average weight recorded from January:131.75
Week of...
February 3:131
February 10:131
February 17:131
February 24:
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: Repeat from last week. Was able to get out and walk more. I was happy with my weight as I did indulge in chocolate on the 14th. I have not been logging my food every day although I still use my food scale. I will see how that goes for the next few weeks if my weight goes up back to logging I will go.10 -
Name:Elaine
Age:50
Height: 5 ‘3”
Total weight lost: [/b]30 pounds since January 2018[/b]
Time it took to lose: ten months to reach goal weight of 133 pounds
How long in maintenance: 3 months
Maintenance weight range: 128-132
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): I don’t know. I started at 159 pounds and ended at 132
Average weight recorded from January:
Week of...
February 3: 129 pounds moving average 129
February 10: 127.5 moving average 128.6
February 17: 129.5 moving average
[Successes:
Kept up with yoga class. Kept up with healthy breakfasts and healthy work lunches.
Challenges: Only managed three days of exercise this week. Also just overindulged on heavier foods than usual. I had a challenging combination of super busy schedule followed by a lazy three day weekend. For next week, I’m going to spend more time planning out the week with food and exercise to get back on track. /b]10 -
Age: 25 (my birthday was a few days ago
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Height: 167.5 cm (5'6")
Total weight lost: 18,6 kg (41 lbs)
Time it took to lose: ~2.5 years total (the last 4 kgs was 1 year...)
How long in maintenance: 1 month
Maintenance weight range: 57-59 kg (125-130 lbs)
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 59.4 kg (131 lbs)
Average weight recorded from January: 58.2 kg (128.3 lbs)
Week of...
February 3: 58.2 kg (128.3 lbs)
February 10: 57.7 kg (127.2 lbs)
February 17: 57.6 kg (127 lbs)
February 24:
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: I didn't gain weight on birthday! That's a huge success for me cause I ate a LOT of cheesecake...
On Thursday I donated blood for the first time in my life 
The bad part of this that later that they I fainted cause I didn't drink/eat enough after it... So it was quite a bad day for me, I didn't do any workouts since then cause I've felt very exhausted and weak, and I also didn't track my calories this weekend, so I probably ate over my maintenance, but I don't really mind gaining a bit of weight cause the last 2 weeks my weight was a bit lower than it is comfortable for me. 13 -
I understand the worries going in to donate blood, hippiesaur. I've had success by always getting in my workout earlier in the day (since you really ought to have a 24-hour break afterwards) and making sure to have some simple carbs before and afterwards. It's a good excuse to sit at the table for a while and have some cookies as a well-earned reward. 4
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Name:Lee-Anne
Age:49
Height:168
Total weight lost:11
Time it took to lose:4 years
How long in maintenance:!!
Maintenance weight range:65
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months):NOT GOOD
Average weight recorded from January:
Week of...0
February 3:0
February 10:0
February 17:0
February 24:75
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week:I eat and I have no one to question me , i look at myself and think i need help and sometimes i think I'm not that bad3 -
Name: Bella
Age: 60
Height: 5'5"
Total weight lost: 37 pounds
Time it took to lose: 6 months
How long in maintenance: just started (sort of)
Maintenance weight range: 127-132
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months):
Average weight recorded from January: 134 (currently 132 since I lost 4 pounds in Jan)
Week of...
February 3: 132.4
February 10: 132.0
February 17: 131.8
February 24:
Successes/struggles: My weight is maintaining/decreasing - hooray! My struggle is still overeating sugar items when they are in my house. I made brownies for a dinner party for friends and ate reasonably during the party but continued to overeat them the next day until they were gone. In the future, I think I need to give away or throw away the extra treats once the party is over.9 -
Name: Kathryn
Age: 50
Height: 5'3.5"
Total Weight lost: ~80 lbs
Time it took to lose: 2 years 3 months
How long in maintenance: I called maintenance in July 2016, but I continued to slowly lose until December of 2017. I have been in maintenance since December 2017
Maintenance weight range: 118 - 122 lbs
Average weight recorded from 2018: 118.8
Average weight recorded from December: 116.9
Average weight recorded from January: 115.9
Average weight recorded from February:
Average weight recorded from March:
Average weight recorded from April:
Average weight recorded from May:
Average weight recorded from June:
Average weight recorded from July:
Average weight recorded from August:
Average weight recorded from September:
Average weight recorded from October:
Average weight recorded from November:
Week of...
February 3: 116.4 scale/ 116.0 trend
February 10: 116.0 scale/ 115.8 trend
February 17: 115.0 scale/ 115.7 trend
February 24:
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: Another good week. I ate a lot of chocolate this week, but also got some good runs in and plenty of yoga. I feel like I have a good balance of diet and exercise.11 -
Name: It's ME!
Age: About a year older than I was last year. (middle aged)
Height: Just short of 5' 7"
HEAVIEST weight: 175.4 in early 2013.
Total Weight lost: 30 pounds
Time it took to lose: ~6 months
How long in maintenance: Since July 2018 -- but with some fluctuation outside of goal range.
Maintenance weight range: 142 - 148 (and not sure that's the right answer)
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12 months): 163.8
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 150.7
Average weight recorded from January: 148.4
Average weight Week of...
January 29 - February 4: 146.5
February 5 - 11: 146.9
February 12 - 18: 147.4
February 19 - 25:
February 26 - March 4:
Success of the week: My scale stayed within my maintenance range four days this week. My trending weight has continued to stay in my maintenance range for over three weeks.
Struggle of the week: My scale weight was over my maintenance range three days this week.
In reality, the trend since June has looked like a modified sine wave that is moving around the top of my maintenance range. So in one way, I am maintaining quite well. It's just that it's a few pounds more than I want that maintenance to be.
In the shorter term (month), I am ever so slowly losing, so I will be maintianing closer to my goal and soon never getting out of my goal range.
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Name: Irina
Age : 47
Height : 5'7
Total Weight lost: about 80 lbs
Time it took to lose: about 10 months
How long in maintenance: 2 years, since November 2016.
Maintenance weight range 140-145 lbs
Range of weight from December/2017 143- 150.6
Range of weight from January/2018 144.2- 150.0
Range of weight from February 142.2-149.0
Range of weight from March 144.5-146.5
Range of weight from April 142.2-149.6
Range of weight from May 143.8 -150.6
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Range of weight for June 145.6-152.6 ugghhh, that was a rough month!
Range of weight for July 141.8- 147.0
Range of weight for August 141.6-146.8
Range of weight for September 141-147.2
Range of weight for October 142.6-150.2
Range of weight for November 142.6-149.6
Range of weight for December 141.2-150
Range of weight for January/2019 144.2-151.8
Week of...
February 3: 145.6 scale, 147.3 trend
February 10: 145.8 scale, 146.3 trend
February 17: 144.4 scale, 146.2 trend
February 24:
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: still not back in my range. I have a few days when it goes down, then jumps back up. For instance, today it was 148 on the scale. Ugghh. Although that peanut butter with pretzels and chocolate was sooo good last night, lol. One day at the time, I guess. Snacks at night are my Achilles's heel. There are days when i have better handle on it.9 -
Name: w8goal4life
Age: 68
Height: 5'6"
Total weight lost: 30-35 lbs since 2011
Time it took to lose: 6 months
How long in maintenance: 7 years (less a couple of months during lapse between caloriecount.com and MFP)
Maintenance weight range: 115-120 pounds
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 114
Week of...
February 3: 114
February 10: 114
February 17: 114
February 24:
Successes/Struggles: Holding steady in maintenance. Exercise has been limited to indoor YouTube hikes because of sub-freezing temps. I tend to hibernate when it's cold outside. My video hike the past couple of days has been on the Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon National Park.
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Name: Marti
Age: 68
Height: 5'3"
Total Weight lost: ~50 lbs.
Time it took to lose: 22 months
How long in maintenance: 11 months
Maintenance weight range: 103.5 - 107.5
Average weight recorded from 2017 (12months):118.5
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 105.2
Average weight recorded from January: 106.6
Week of...
February 3: 105.8
February 10: 104.9
February 17: 105.6
February 24:
Success/Struggles: I'm pleased at how steady my weight is holding! I had a couple of days this week with some out-of-control eating, but that is very weather-related and I've got a grip on it now. Plenty of sunshine coming up this week so I'm looking forward to outdoor bike training and long walks in the sun
Wishing everyone a successful upcoming week!13 -
Just a heads-up to everyone who posts their updates, I'm coming to join you beginning with the March 2019 topic thread. 173 days since beginning my current fitness, health and wellness journey, I'm proclaiming victory and have crossed my finish line. 33 lbs. less although 0.8 lbs. over my initial weight goal, I'll be there and extra by March 1st and am setting a 5-lb. maintenance range.
Thank you all for the inspiration and motivation you've given me. See you in March.14 -
ItsAJourny wrote: ». In the future, I think I need to give away or throw away the extra treats once the party is over.
Definitely the only option that really works for me!
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Name: Harper
Age: 40
Height: 5'1
Total Weight lost: 50
Time it took to lose: one year, four months
How long in maintenance: about 19 months
Maintenance weight range: 117-122
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12months): 121.7
Average weight recorded for January: 119.8
Week of. . .
February 3: 121.8
February 10: 122.8
February 17: 122
February 24:
Just want to say THANK YOU to all in this WONDERFUL group. Your diligence in maintenance and your consistency in posting truly inspires me each week!
Success / Struggles: Good week overall. Using the exercise bike as walks are not really possible with the ice here right now. I've been working out before breakfast for a change, and I find I am much less likely to "eat back the calories" with the morning workouts. I've been much more careful with my food choices lately. I did indulge in some Valentine's chocolate, but I didn't go crazy with it.11 -
Name: Jim
Age:71
Height:5’8”
Total Weight lost:197.8 (SW 376.2)
Time it took to lose: 5 years,
From 1/17/13 to 3/29/18.
How long in maintenance: Since 3/29/18.
*Maintenance range:179-184
Average weight recorded in 2018 180.
Average weight recorded 2019:
January 178.6
Weigh In
7 Feb. 176.2 (-1.6)
14 Feb 177.2 (+1)
21 Feb 178.8 (+1.6)
Success/struggles of the week
Success: Still below GW.
Struggle: Need to get back to some good habits that have lapsed. Other related medical issues dealing with my age 71 are always something. Going for dental work tomorrow.11 -
Hope your dental work goes well Jim, I've been getting dental work done myself, it's no fun.3
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Name: Existing Fish
Age: 30
Height: 5'0" (153cm)
Total weight lost: 36.5lbs (16.6kg)
Time it took to lose: 6 months
How long in maintenance: 5 months
Maintenance weight range: 117-123lbs
Average weight recorded from past 5 months: 121.7
Average weight recorded from September: 122.6
Average weight recorded from October: 120.4
Average weight recorded from November: 120.8
Average weight recorded from December: -
Average weight recorded from January: 123.1
Week of...
February 1: 123.0 (t:121.9)
February 8: 121.0 (t:122.5)
February 15: 119.3 (t:121.6)
February 22:118.4 (t:120.2)
February 28:
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: Want to drop a few pounds? Get a root canal with a wiley temporary crown! Eating will be such a bother....so my weight is down this weekend, probably due to my dental issues.
Life has been fighting to keep me out of the gym. Dental appointments, colds, kid's illnesses, kid's appointments, schedule issues...I decided to fight back today, I made it. I made it work. Still not enough days in the week though, with rests between full body workouts and whatnots.11 -
Name: Sofchak
Age: 36
Height: 5’3”
Total weight lost: ~25 lbs
Time it took to lose: 9 months
How long in maintenance: 2+ years
Maintenance weight range: 122-127
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 124
Average weight recorded from January: 128.5
Week of...
February 2nd: 127.0
February 9th: 127.5
February 16th: 127.0
February 23rd: 126.0
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: It was like the homerun derby at work this week - I was hitting all the balls out of the park and came out looking like the best player on the team. Used that opportunity to have a fantastic 1:1 with my boss about new opportunities on the horizon.
Share all this because my eating habits and exercise routine were also absolutely amazing this week. Not sure if it’s just that the stars were aligned or that the three things are related (betting the latter), but I know I feel like a million bucks right now. Have it on calendar tomorrow to run my first 10-mile run since October and I’m actually EXCITED for it. That’s a good sign that I’m back in my own good graces. I was in a really funky headspace back in December and half of January. Don’t miss it at all!
Have a great week everyone!16 -
Name: Brenda
Age: 49
Height: 5'1"
Starting Weight...194
Goal Weight.........130
How long in maintenance: 1 Year 8 month's
Maintenance Weight Range: 125-135
Average weight recorded for Month of:
January........(2018)...127...(2019)...129
February.....................126
March.........................125
April............................123
May.............................124
June...........................125
July.............................126
August........................125
September..................126
October.......................128
November...................129
December...................129
Week Of..
Feb 1st.....130
Feb 8th.....130
Feb 15th...131
Feb 23rd...130
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Name: Jan
Age:74
Height: 5'7"
Total weight lost: 47
Time it took to lose: 6 months
How long in maintenance: JUST STARTING!!
Maintenance weight range: 130-136
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): Kind of N/A since the bulk of the weight loss occurred in the last 5 months of the year.
Average weight recorded from January: 137.5
Week of ...
February 3: 134.7
February 10: 134.5
February 17: 132
February 24: 133
Success: Eating pretty close to maintenance now, after gradually adding back calories. Am considering "banking" a few calories 5 days a week to allow for a couple of special days a week.
Struggle: headed off today for a week at my sister's which means increased stress and decreased exercise. Will be a challenge to stay on plan, but an excellent learning opportunity
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Name: Marc Colety
Age: 62
Height: 6'
Total weight lost: 30
Time it took to lose: 6 months
How long in maintenance: 6 months
Maintenance weight range: 200-205
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 215
Average weight recorded from January: 203
Week of...
February 3: 204
February 10: 202
February 17: 203
February 24: 205
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: Night time will power in general has slipped over the last few months. Was maintaining at 200 for 3 months, would slip under occasionally (goal was 199 originally from 232). Did most of the weight loss with Nutrisystem breakfast and lunch and Home Chef dinners early evenings and staying away from night snacks. Now that has become a BATTLEGROUND again. Want/need to get back to 195-200 instead of 200-205.10 -
Name: Ben
Age: 50
Height: 6'
Total weight lost: ~55 lbs
Time it took to lose: 9 months
How long in maintenance: Since December 2018
Maintenance weight range: 166-171
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 183
Average weight recorded for December:165.8
Average weight recorded for January: 167.3
Week of...
February 2nd: 168
February 9th: 168.1
February 16th: 166
February 23rd: 166.8
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: Successfully nutritionally navigated a trip out to see eldest son at college last weekend. Otherwise, it was an average week - which I'm enjoying. It's nice when habits become ingrained and become the new normal.
Have a great week, everyone!10 -
Name: Eric
Age: 49
Height: 6’
Total weight lost: 85 pounds
Time it took to lose: 4 years
How long in maintenance: Since September 2018 (5 Months)
Maintenance weight range:155 – 165 150-160
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 180
Average weight recorded from February 2018: 211
Average weight recorded from March 2018: 202
Average weight recorded from April 2018: 195
Average weight recorded from May 2018: 184
Average weight recorded from June 2018: 180
Average weight recorded from July 2018: 172
Average weight recorded from August 2018: 165
Average weight recorded from September 2018: 160
Average weight recorded from October 2018: 159
Average weight recorded from November 2018: 159
Average weight recorded from December 2018: 159
Average weight recorded from January 2019: 154.9
Week of...
2/2/2019: 153.9 pounds
2/9/2019: 155.9
2/16/2019: 153.9
2/23/2019: 157.2
Success(es)/struggle(s) of the week: I would call this past week just consistent. Not sure why the weight is up, except I did 90 minutes of exercise Thursday and then lifted weights last night. Could be water. Still at the bottom of my range though I am adjusting range now to 150-160 pounds. I decided I don’t want to go over 160 and really haven’t since September 2018.
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