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  • Cora0477
    Cora0477 Posts: 326 Member
    Height: 5’4”
    Goal: 120

    Dec 01: 127.0
    Dec 06: 125.6
    Dec 13: 125.6
    Dec 20:

    Anyone else feel ready to just give up and try again in January? I’m kidding. But really. The busy and tired of this month does not make anything easy! Our trip to see family at Christmas got canceled. I’m disappointed, but also looking forward to relaxing at home instead of traveling.

    My exercise has been a bit spotty, but still moving forward. I started my cycle yesterday and I can feel that I’m bloated and retaining water, so the scale was a pleasant surprise this morning. I’ll take it.

    Happy weekend everyone!
  • Go_Deskercise
    Go_Deskercise Posts: 1,630 Member
    33, 5' 4"

    SW: 138.4
    GW: 134.6

    Goal #1: Snack less at night
    Goal #2: Move more at work
    Goal #3: Eat more mindfully

    Dec 3: 138.4
    Dec 5: 137.4
    Dec 10: 137.4
    Dec 11: 138.4 - Apparently I'm going to yo yo again this month too LOL *facepalm*
    Dec 12: 137.4 - I swear my scale only knows two numbers LOL
    Dec 13: 137.0 - Finally it actually went down! :smile:
  • Antiopelle
    Antiopelle Posts: 1,184 Member
    Antiopelle wrote: »
    Antiopelle wrote: »
    SW 78
    Dec SW 71.6
    Goal: get back to maintenance between 69 and 70

    1. Keep on logging every day
    2. Keep up the push-up challenge (I finally started again, mostly thanks to the perseverance showed by @cayenne_007 !
    3. 10.000 steps a day + 2 long walks & 2 dives a week

    Ok, so I got a nasty weight number this morning - gained 2 kilos in one week. No suprise there as I've been mindlessly stuffing myself with everything in sight. I even went back to a very old habit to purposefully go to a bakery to get my "fix", aka danish pastries. I didn't have danish in some years, and now the two last weeks I had one every other day + a load of other sweets. I also had seconds, and I've noticed that I just loved feeling "full". Needless to say I haven't been doing well and I need to snap out of it.
    I find this the most difficult thing about maintaining. Losing weight is ok (no fun but doable), gaining is supereasy, but somehow maintaining is a balancing act that I don't master (yet?).
    This weekend, we'll go to London to do our Christmas shopping with some friends. I'll do my utmost best to eat mindfully, and I hope that the next checkin here will be better.

    Well, my mindfulness went out the window the minute I stepped on the train to London. 2,5 days of full English breakfast, churros, gluhwein and all kinds of street foods. Luckily, we walked more than 30.000 steps. That why I think my weight is also water weight from my sore muscles !

    1. I kept on logging
    2. Couldn't do pushups as I also had to move 1 ton of wood for our burning stove. My arms were really sore!
    3. 87.100 steps and 1 dive

    Current weight: 71.8 - back to veggies and fruits this week !

    Almost at the end of the year, and it seems as my energy levels are blinking in red. The weather isn't helping as last week we had some storms going on, keeping us indoors. Next week, I'll have three days off and that will be very much needed. As for now, I'm not giving up but the only reason is that hubbie is doing great and I don't want to sabotage him. I'm having a big Christmas lunch this week for work (the kind of lunch where you can't eat dinner anymore) and a dinner party on Friday. So, I'll just be happy to stay at this weight for the rest of the year, and then start again with fresh energy in January !

    1. I kept on logging (and in 2020 that won't be a goal anymore, as it really comes naturally to me now)
    2. I'll start the pushups in 2020 :wink:
    3. Only one long walk - 58.000 steps and no dives as the weather didn't permit

    Current weight: 71.1
  • Antiopelle
    Antiopelle Posts: 1,184 Member
    Cora0477 wrote: »

    Anyone else feel ready to just give up and try again in January? I’m kidding. But really. The busy and tired of this month does not make anything easy!

    Yes, I'm there (and not kidding) ! I'll just be happy to maintain the coming two weeks and then start fresh in January !
  • l4a_p
    l4a_p Posts: 241 Member
    edited December 2019
    Height: 176cm (5'9")
    SW this month: 66.9kg (147,49lbs) - The highest I've been in months unfortunately, after a 2month stable 66kg weight

    MEASUREMENTS
    Stomach: 82cm (32,82")
    Waist: 75cm (29,53")
    Belly: 92cm (36,22")
    Hips: 99cm (38,98") - the only thing I'm actually trying to grow isn't budging :p

    GOALS
    #1 Get a grip. Been letting it slide a lot, usually when it's free (office treats, dinners). This has to be reigned in, NOW, especially with the free-food month of the year starting.
    #2 Try to lose the kilo I gained (including the cm on waist, belly, and thighs)
    #3 Do NOT let myself go during the holidays
    #4 I've started a powerlifting program because I really want to become stronger. First goal to aim for is being able to do at least 1 actual pull-up (or chin-up if need be).

    WEIGH-INS (7-day averages)
    2 December: 66.9kg (147,49lbs)
    9 December - 66.7kg (147,05)
    16 December - 66.2kg (145,95lbs) BMI 21,4

    Yay I finally feel I'm getting a grip again! I also must say that I think the dog really contributed to the weightloss this week; without a social life I had a lot more homecooked meals and a lot less wine. So hopefully I can keep it up by myself. Because, don't get me wrong, on no level do I regret that the doggo is gone 😆

    I did have a heavy food-weekend: Saturday was my cousin's birthday party which I attended from 16h-23h so that meant one long stream of cakes, crackers, pizza, & wine. Sunday I worked in a kitchen to help out a friend and even though that also meant snacking on little samples all day long, I think the overall tally was fairly low + lots of walking and being on my feet probably helped.

    Last stretch for 2019!








  • jacau
    jacau Posts: 139 Member
    Antiopelle wrote: »
    Cora0477 wrote: »

    Anyone else feel ready to just give up and try again in January? I’m kidding. But really. The busy and tired of this month does not make anything easy!

    Yes, I'm there (and not kidding) ! I'll just be happy to maintain the coming two weeks and then start fresh in January !

    Same boat here! Feel like sleepwalking. Can't wait for Saturday to pass when the days finally start to grow longer again instead of shorter.
  • l4a_p
    l4a_p Posts: 241 Member
    @jacau Wow you really nailed it this month!! Well done!
  • weatherking2019
    weatherking2019 Posts: 943 Member
    47, 5'2"
    SW: 108.2
    Dec GW: 108, BF: 19%
    GW: 105 BF: 19%

    Goal #1: Keep up with 4X a week of OTF
    Goal #2: Meal prep more. Utilize Crockpot! Soup season!!
    Goal #3: Keep photo records of self... (I've been slacking)
    Goal #4: Simplify life. Not stress over things out of my control😉 (getting better at this)

    10/1 / 109 lbs, 21.4%, measurements 33.5-27.5-33.5
    10/30 108.2, 19.1%, measurements 33.5-27-33.5
    11/27 108.4, 19.4% 33.5-28-33.5
    12/2 111.0, 20.3% 33.5-28.5-33.5😵😵😵😲
    12/4 109.6, 19.7% 33.5-27-33.5
    12/5 109.6
    12/9 109 , 19.7% 33.5-27-33.5
    12/11 109.8, 19.8% 33.5-27.5-33.5
    12/16 110 ?% 33.5-27.5-33.0

    I look and feel bloated. I didn't even check my body fat this morning. Didn't take picture xxx
    I went to OTF twice, yoga and ate relatively ok, I feel Blah... Not feeling like myself.
    I'm going to be strict this week before going on vacation! I'm going to "try" I.F. 8/16 fast.
    But in my case, I am doing Breakfast and Lunch and skip Dinner. I'm always thinking about food during the day and have an appetite. But I can forget about dinner (Although I cook for everyone) as I am busy and not sitting around like I am at work!
    I hope to see and feel a difference in a week! Happy Monday everyone! 16 more days of 2019✨✨💨

  • weatherking2019
    weatherking2019 Posts: 943 Member
    quick update on my IF from yesterday.
    So I went home, made dinner for kids and took my son to his practice. I ran 3miles and did core exercise- felt good. I wasn't hungry. I had a protein drink and that was it! I think I can do this for a week. Will keep you posted :)
  • l4a_p
    l4a_p Posts: 241 Member
    Antiopelle wrote: »
    @l4a_p, @brouwer28, @YoureAWalnut, @weatherking2019, @Go_Deskercise, @jacau: you are doing great !! Keep it up, just 13 days to go and then we get a reset :smiley:

    And as of today, we get a minute daylight extra in the evening. Days are getting longer again, woohoo !

    @Antiopelle Not to rain on your parade, but aren't you a bit early with celebrating? Longest day is 21th so few more days till we get more light!
  • Antiopelle
    Antiopelle Posts: 1,184 Member
    l4a_p wrote: »
    Antiopelle wrote: »
    @l4a_p, @brouwer28, @YoureAWalnut, @weatherking2019, @Go_Deskercise, @jacau: you are doing great !! Keep it up, just 13 days to go and then we get a reset :smiley:

    And as of today, we get a minute daylight extra in the evening. Days are getting longer again, woohoo !

    @Antiopelle Not to rain on your parade, but aren't you a bit early with celebrating? Longest day is 21th so few more days till we get more light!

    I know, but I don't mind the dark mornings so much, it's the evenings that get to me. And those are getting longer as of now. :wink: See the positive where I can I guess :blush:
  • weatherking2019
    weatherking2019 Posts: 943 Member
    @Antiopelle Thanks! I live in OH/CLE so the majority of the day is dark! I appreciate any light! I don't like it when it completely dark when getting out of work!

    47, 5'2"
    SW: 108.2
    Dec GW: 108, BF: 19%
    GW: 105 BF: 19%

    Goal #1: Keep up with 4X a week of OTF
    Goal #2: Meal prep more. Utilize Crockpot! Soup season!!
    Goal #3: Keep photo records of self... (I've been slacking)
    Goal #4: Simplify life. Not stress over things out of my control😉 (getting better at this)

    10/1 / 109 lbs, 21.4%, measurements 33.5-27.5-33.5
    10/30 108.2, 19.1%, measurements 33.5-27-33.5
    11/27 108.4, 19.4% 33.5-28-33.5
    12/2 111.0, 20.3% 33.5-28.5-33.5😵😵😵😲
    12/4 109.6, 19.7% 33.5-27-33.5
    12/5 109.6
    12/9 109 , 19.7% 33.5-27-33.5
    12/11 109.8, 19.8% 33.5-27.5-33.5
    12/16 110 ?% 33.5-27.5-33.0
    12/18 109.2, 19.6%, 34!!-27.5, 33 I'm happy my 🍑is growing, but can't lose anymore on the top! Too expensive to replace bras!

    OK, so day 2 of skipping dinner went well.
    Made kids dinner after I got home, got ready for OTF and off I went. It was endurance day which was H A R D... and the fire alarm went off there so it was a crazy night.
    Afterwards, I made and had a cup of protein smoothie and that was it! Took a shower, watched a bit of tv and in the😴💤 land.
    The best part of it? I am back down to 109.2! Don't feel bloated! Tonight is mammogram night. So no working out but sticking to my plan😘👌
  • cayenne_007
    cayenne_007 Posts: 668 Member
    Antiopelle wrote: »
    l4a_p wrote: »
    Antiopelle wrote: »
    @l4a_p, @brouwer28, @YoureAWalnut, @weatherking2019, @Go_Deskercise, @jacau: you are doing great !! Keep it up, just 13 days to go and then we get a reset :smiley:

    And as of today, we get a minute daylight extra in the evening. Days are getting longer again, woohoo !

    @Antiopelle Not to rain on your parade, but aren't you a bit early with celebrating? Longest day is 21th so few more days till we get more light!

    I know, but I don't mind the dark mornings so much, it's the evenings that get to me. And those are getting longer as of now. :wink: See the positive where I can I guess :blush:

    The dark early evenings are killing me.... I've been working thru lunch on a million projects instead of walking, it's freakin dark when I get home. It's depressing!
  • Go_Deskercise
    Go_Deskercise Posts: 1,630 Member
    33, 5' 4"

    SW: 138.4
    GW: 134.6

    Goal #1: Snack less at night
    Goal #2: Move more at work
    Goal #3: Eat more mindfully

    Dec 3: 138.4
    Dec 5: 137.4
    Dec 10: 137.4
    Dec 11: 138.4 - Apparently I'm going to yo yo again this month too LOL *facepalm*
    Dec 12: 137.4 - I swear my scale only knows two numbers LOL
    Dec 13: 137.0 - Finally it actually went down!
    Dec 15: 138.4
    Dec 16: 138.8 - Overindulgent weekend #noregerts ;)
    Dec 18: 137.6
    Dec 20: 137.6
  • lindsaywalker5015
    lindsaywalker5015 Posts: 58 Member
    I'm looking to stay active over the holidays and not let myself go!
    That means daily exercise and not coming back with weight gain. I'm currently 152. I aim to return home with 150. I'll check in regularly and follow your posts.
  • brouwer28
    brouwer28 Posts: 20 Member
    Height: 5'9"
    SW: 153
    Dec GW: 149
    GW: 140

    Dec 16 weigh in: 151.2
    Dec 22 weigh in: 149.6
    Dec 29 weigh in:
    Dec 31 weigh in:

    Running has kept me balanced and sane during this busy season and I plan to keep it up the rest of the month. I was a little surprised with my last weigh in, I thought for sure I'd gained with all the extra sweets I've been eating, due to holiday office treats. I'm hoping I can keep this losing streak going and accomplish my goal of 149 or lower by Dec. 31.
  • lindsaywalker5015
    lindsaywalker5015 Posts: 58 Member
    I made myself go for a run and talked my extended family into walking to a nearby sledding hill. Everyone loved it. Lots of trips up and down with sled. Held back on lunch and dinner. Feeling great. Tomorrow I'll talk then into a morning walk. There will be lots of temptations at brunch and dinner. I plan to drink lots of water and sit far from the food table to avoid mindless munching. I'll enjoy the treats, I do take. Good luck everyone with eating and exercise!
  • HoneyBadger302
    HoneyBadger302 Posts: 2,069 Member
    Crazy month as tends to happen! Travel, visits, trying to keep up with my own stuff, and I adopted a dog to boot! Whew!

    41, 5'7"
    GW: 128-132
    HW: 163
    CW: 142ish

    Dec 8: 143.0
    Dec 26: 141.8

    Went up a bit after my visit back home (my mom is one where food is how she expresses her love - so everything is about food - and I don't see her often enough to turn everything down) - but overall still maintaining. Thankfully holidays are wrapping up, doggie (Nymeria) is starting to settle in, routines will be back in force week after next....and I enjoyed my holidays. So that works!
  • RobinAlex666
    RobinAlex666 Posts: 144 Member
    edited December 2019
    Mad props to everyone still weighing themselves during these trying times :#
  • snichol1183
    snichol1183 Posts: 4 Member
    53 yo 5ft 2"
    SW 127.5lbs
    GW 118 lbs
    So, ladies - I am in that lovely new world of menopause and need to drop back to around 118. I am a runner and had hip labrum surgery 2 years ago and gained weight - was at 140 lbs a year ago. I use the elliptical and do yoga - I run sometimes even though I suffer for it a bit after...but feeling stronger. I have been using my Apple Watch Share with friends and Fitness Pal to keep me going and reach my GW

    Goals for this month:

    #1 Applewatch= CLOSE MY RINGS daily
    #2 Prep my meals.
    #3 Log in Fitness Pal everyday! This is how I was able to drop the weight.

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