Just Give Me 10 Days ~ Round 128
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Looking forward:
You are not stuck at home
You are SAFE at home
One word can change your attitude
One cough can change your life
Take care! Stay safe!
October focus: improving stamina, strength, flexibility, which may impact the scale
Aims:2020 Focus:Never give up! Never give in!- Stabilise weight around 145
- Strengthen strategies to reframe the tendency to use unhealthy snack food as a reward/treat.
- Make sure I have prepared healthy snacks available
- Cut down on eating between meals by keeping busy
Recent Back Story:2018 goal: get back down to 160 βJGM10D ~|~ Round 128 πΉPosting weight and comments each evening.
2019 goal: proceed down to 150 β with 2 months to spare
2020 goal: maintain below 150 dropping slowly down to 145 β Working on it. Strength training has slowed progress, but thatβs okay.
That's a WIN in my book!
2020
Focus: maintenance! I might even manage to lose a bit more ever so slowly.
(One good thing about Covid is that I don't have to traverse the minefield of family celebration meals.)
πΉAge 74;πΉHeight 5β2βπΉFemaleπΉ
πΉSW: 227lbs (Mar 2014)
πΉ1 Aug 2019: 171.1
πΉGW 2019: < 155 β
πΉ13 Sept 2020: 152.2
πΉLW: 147.2 (Mar 2020)
πΉFocus: maintenance around 150 lbs
I am MINDFUL of making heathy choices
to MAXIMISE the achievement of my goals!
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Giving up is NOT an option! I KNOW I am doing this!
Round 127 EW: 148.6
Round 128 Goal: Maintain
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04/10: 148.9: Goals π
05/10: 148.0: Goals πππ
06/10: 148.9: Goalπ Back to normal fluctuations π
07/10: 148.8: Goals π
08/10: xxx: Goals
09/10: xxx: Goals
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11/10: xxx: Goals
12/10: xxx: Goals
13/10: xxx: Goals
Last few Rounds
Round 125 EW: 151.2π»Daily Goals
Round 125 EW: 152.2π»
Round 124 EW: 149.4π»
Round 123 EW 150.2π»
Round 122 EW 150.1π»-0.5
Round 121 EW 150.6π»+0.5
Round 120 EW 150.1π»-1.2
Round 110 EW 148.2π»+ 1
Round 109 EW 147.2π» - 1.1
June 2017: Round 8 SW 162; EW 169.9 This was my first round!!! I faffed about for 2 1/2 years before I got back on track!!!Food
πΉlog All food and drink; stay under goal; balance macros/micros; Hydrate adequately; NLNS!!!
Exercise:
πΉ7,500+ Steps daily
πΉ30 + minutes intentional exercise
Mind/Body/Soul/Spirit
πΉDaily Mindfulness Practice/Meditation
πΉPractice Self-care
πΉPositively reframe thoughts
πΉLearn something new
πΉ15 mins Daily Declutter session
https://www.random.org/colors/hex
Purple: #ff4968.
THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.
REMINDERS One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you.- Daily weight fluctuations are normal, and can be as much as 2 lbs a day for no apparent reason.
- A general downward trend is what we are looking for.
- Eating out can cause apparent weight gain because of high sodium levels, but usually goes quickly. Drinking extra water helps with this.
- The human body does not react instantly to what we do to it. Sometimes it can take several days to see results.
- Plateaus are a normal part of the process. The body is consolidating and adapting to your new way of eating/exercising.
- The closer you get to your goal weight, the more difficult it becomes to lose weight, as your body becomes more efficient at using what you feed it.
- When you exercise you build muscle, which takes up less space than fat, so use measurements as well as weight to assess your progress.
- Getting/Staying fit and healthy requires a lifestyle change for most people.
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Count me in for Round #128!
SW: 139
GW: 115
Round #123 < 3.4lbs
Round #124 < 2.4
Round #125 < 3.6lbs
Round #126 < 1.2lbs
Round #127 < 1.6
Day/Weight/Comment
10/04 124lbs No exercise
10/05 123lbs Walking: 37 mins
10/06 122.2lbs Doinβ a happy dance! Walking: 24 mins
10/07 121.2lbs Color me shocked!! Walking: 46 mins
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Round 128! I'm in Thanks @GrandmaJackie!!
Female, 6'0
Age: 57
Highest Weight: 400 lbs
Challenge Start Weight:284
Challenge Goal Weight: (any loss is good)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 197 lbs
R127: SW-286lbs, EW-283.2 (-2.8 lb loss)
Day/Weight/comment
10/04: 284 (+0.8)β¬οΈ
10/05: 284
10/06: 284
10/07: 284 ( Since I can't exercise yet, because of bad knee. My weight is not moving downward. Hopefully, I'll be able to start exercising within the next day or two)
10/08:
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Round 128
Female age 66
Height 5β7
From Central Illinois
OSW 235 lbs 5/1917
SW 1/01/20. 182 lbs
Update goal maintenance: 140/145 lbs
Walk 5,000 steps.
Beginning 182lbs at round 99
Round 99:178.4lbs -3.6
Round 100: 174.4lbs -4
Round 101: 171.8lbs -2.6
Round. 102: 170lbs -1.8
Round. 103:167.4lbs -2.6
Round. 104: 164.0lbs -3.4
Round 105: 169.6 lbs +5.6π
Round 106: 163.8 lbs -5.8 π
Round 107: 163.0 lbs. -0.8
Round 108: 159.6 lbs -3.4π€
Round 108: 159.6 lbs. 0.00π€·ββοΈ
Round 110: 158.2 lbs. -1.4π€
Round 111: 157.8 lbs. -0.4
Round 112: 156.0 lbs -1.8 π€
Round 113: 154.0 lbs -2.0 π€
Round 114: 151.6 lbs. -2.4 π€
Round 115: 150.0 lbs. -1.6 π€βοΈ
Round 116: 147.0 lbs. -3.0 π€
Round 116: 145.2 lbs -1.8 π€
Round 117: 145.4 lbs +0.2 π€
Round 118: 144.4 lbs -1.0 π€βοΈ
Round 119: 145.4 lbs. +1.0 β¬οΈπ€·ββοΈ
Round 120: 144.0 lbs -1.4 π€βοΈ
Round 121: 143.6 lbs -0.4 π€βοΈ
Round 123: 142.6 lbs -1.0 π€βοΈ
Round 124: 143.6 lbs +1.0. β¬οΈπ€·ββοΈ
Round 125: 140.6 lbs - 3.0 π₯³βοΈ
Round 126: 142.6 lbs +2.0 β¬οΈπ€
Round 127: 140.0 lbs -2.6 π€βοΈ
Day/Weight/Comment
10/04 139.0 lbs 1,386 Calories, 60 Carbs, 37 Net Carbs. No exercise today.
10/05 138.6 lbs 1,803 Calories, 94 Carbs, 45 Net Carbs and 7,720 steps.
10/06 139.2 lbs 1,389 Calories, 79 Carbs, 33 Net Carbs , but No Exercise today. Running Grandkids to appointments.
10/07 140.8 lbs 2,011 Calories, 133 Carbs, 118 Net Carbs and 5,897 steps.
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ππΌππΌ This is NOT A DIET. Itβs a LIFESTYLE. ππΌππΌ9 -
After a brief hiatus I am back with a few pounds to lose- I started 3 days ago and have lost nearly 1kg now my goal is to get back to maintaining below 60kg
OSW 88KG
RSW 62.2kg
Goal to lose something this round!
10/04 63.0kg not the best start bit in still lighter than I was 3 days ago. OMAD day today.
10/05 63.1kg. Been to the gym and I'm ready for Monday!
10/06 62.70kg so heading in the right direction. Early gym done
10/07 62.65kg a tiny difference but in the right direction!
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So very happy that this challenge is still going strong! The last time I did this was years ago and it worked so well. I stopped for a variety of reasons but am excited to be back!!
I anticipate some quick weight loss in #s this first week since I am looking to cut out (again) major foods that sincerely do not agree well with my body and leave me swollen and generally feeling unwell.
Goal: 5lbs - not sure if thatβs too ambitious, but we will see. I have a lot of deflating to do !!
Day/Weight/Comment
10/04 - 178.5 so swollen today, looking forward to progress.
10/05 - 176.5 - starting the process to find my real current weight, usually takes a day or two to get rid of swelling
10/06 - 173.5 - I technically hit my goal but in all honesty I got food poisoning yesterday.. I expect an increase in a few days lol
10/07 - 175.5 - seems more accurate .. finally ate food last night π
10/08
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Hmmm, my weight suddenly down over 20 lbs. I won't believe it until I see it for a few more days. I bounce down is so frequently followed by a bounce up.
SW: 233.6
GW: 170
# days on target: 59/60
Day/Weight/Comment:
10/04 - 214.8; 10k steps
10/05 - 215.0; workout video
10/06 - 214.2; 13 mile bike ride
10/07 - 213.0; 12k steps
10/08
10/09
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Ready for round 128
SW 294
GW 199
CW 234.8
My goal for this round is to lose 2.8lbs by the end of the round.Β Good luck to all.
10/4. I weighed in at 232.4, so i've made a big jump to hitting my goal.Β Walked 24k steps today and im doing great on food, and tracking.Β Now, I'm gonna do a bit of weight lifting and watch some sports.Β Have a great night, and good luck all.
10/5Β Another great day.Β I weighed in at 231.7, so i made it!Β I am no longer obese, just overweight.Β I ate well, logged everything, and got 25k steps in.Β I even got into a Large tee shirt for the first time in years.Β The only downside us, i'm quarantined until my covid test gets back in 48-72 hrs.Β I dont have symptoms, so i get 2-3 days of more alone time.Β Tomorrow i think i'll make chili.Β I have some trinadad scorpion peppers that are supposed to be hotter than molten steel, so we will see how that goes.Β Anyway, good luck all.Β Have a great night.Β I have to go do the dishes.Β Β Β MIKE
10/6. Had a great day.Β 24k steps, just over 1200 calories, and weighed in at 229.7 lbs, so i have already beat my goal with 7 more days to go.Β Had a 3300 calorie deficit today, so tomorrow is shaping up well.Β Have a wonderful night all, amd lets see what tomorrow brings.Β Β MIKE.
10/7Β i had another very good day, and weighed in at 228.4 lbs.Β I ate well, logged everything, got 24k steps, and even had 2 beers.Β Covid came back negative and im off quarantine. Hope everyone had a great night, and we'll see everyone tomorrow.Β Β Β MIKE
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Round 127: - 3lbs!
Round 128:
Day/Weight/Comment:
10/04 247.4
10/05 247.8
10/06 247.6
10/07 246.6
10/08 246.6
10/09
10/10
10/11
10/12
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Hubby's birthday today so he's getting a takeaway later but I'm not gna have one! Yeay me ππ10 -
29 yo female
5β2β Small frame according to my wrist circumference
SW 126.2 (April 14th, 2020)
Highest lifetime weight: 138 lbs. August 2011
Goal Weight: 110
Previous rounds: 125.2 -> 122.8 -> 121.6 -> 121.2 -> 119.8-> 119.4 -> 117.8 ->116.6 -> 117.2 ->117.2->114.8 ->116.8 -> 116.4 -> 114.0 -> 115 -> 115.4 ->115
Goal weight for this round: Getting back to 114 would be nice.
Another goal: Embrace the scale fluctuations and not get flustered.
Previous days10/04 Did not post
10/05 Did not post
10/06 115.4 This past weekend we decided to move out for a period of time to keep my mother in law safe (she starts chemo this week) from any possible exposure my husband gets from his OT fieldwork placements and going back into the classroom for the rest of his school semester (everything has been online since September for him but his labs are in person starting next week). So the past three days have been a whirlwind. This week I will be MIA most likely because we were able to find a place really quickly and planning to move in this weekend! Yay! Itβs on the third floor with no elevator, so I will certainly get a workout in this weekend! We love the space though and are really excited to be completely independent (we were independent but neither one of us has lived without some sort of parent in the same house). We may still renovate our in-laws basement to put in a bathroom and kitchen (to then move back when construction is complete and my husband finishes his fieldwork), but weβll see how we like apartment living first.
I hope everyone has a great round and Iβll try to pop in or at least throw my weight in an entry.
10/07 114.0 Got a soccer workout in this morning. Food was good yesterday, no idea whatβs on the agenda today. We packed up all of our pantry and the majority of our kitchen, so I have veggies in the fridge to work with and whatever protein I cook for dinner. We got some corn on the cob in our CSA this week, so Iβm looking forward to having that soon! Have a good day everyone!
10/08 113.0 Badda boom, finally hit 113! I think Iβm one of those people who only get to their lowest weight about once a month. I guess Iβll see if thatβs completely true once we have been living in our new apartment and preparing all of our own food. Iβm so so so so excited to have our own kitchen that we donβt have to share with anyone! Itβs going to be so much fun for me! I have a walk planned for this morning, but Iβm waiting for it to get a little lighter out because itβll just be me. There is something a little creepy about walking on the streets by yourself in the dark when there isnβt much traffic.
Dinner last night was a NY strip steak with roasted purple potatoes, corn on the cob, and salad. Tonight might be pizza with a salad to keep it simple with packing more stuff tonight. We should get the official word (even though they told us we have it and gave us the move-in day for Saturday) today that we have the apartment (just waiting on that darn background check which takes 2-3 days in Mass). Have a happy Thursday!
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Youβll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.Female, 5β3β, 59SWR122: 241 (8/6/2020)
2019 SW: 245 BMI 43.4 (1/2/2019) Lost 15 lbs in 2019 then regained 5
2020 SW: 235 BMI 41.6 (1/1/2020) Then back up to 241 before refocusing in Aug
GW: <200 in 2020 BMI 35.2
UGW: 165 BMI 29.2 Overweight NOT Obese
3 weeks till 60th birthday π
6 weeks till 37th wedding anniversary π
6 weeks till next physical π©Ί
12 weeks (~ 8 rounds of 10 days) till 2021 π
My goal for 2020 is to get into ONEderland and make it stick. Changing my life.
Plans:
πΉFind workout routine that works (walk, bike, planks, yoga, swim, take advantage of retirement to be more active); target walking 100 miles each month
πΉDrink more water (target min 80 oz daily; start with 1 glass before coffee)
πΉJournal Food Daily (tracking with MFP since 12/28/2018; basically skipped June-Dec 2019; recommit 1/1/2020; skipped out April-July 2020; recommit 8/6/2020)
πΉDaily Vitamins (Drβs orders; need to not ignore)
πΉDrink less alcohol (4 AF days per week; ~16 AF days per month; limit 1-2 glasses per day)
R63: 245 (1/2/2019)
R64-75: notes in 2019 folder
R76: 229.5 (5/12/2019)
R77-99: notes in 2019 folder
SWR100: 236.4 (12/29/2019)
R100: 235.5 (-.9)
R101: 235 (-.5)
R102: 235 (+/-0)
R103: 238 (+3)
R104-105: skipped
R106: 236 (-2)
R107-111: skipped
R112: 239 (+3)
R113-R121: skipped
R122: 234.8 (-6.2)
R123: 231.4 (-3.4)
R124: 229.3 (-2.1)
R125: 227.7 (-1.6) Daily check-in but DNW 10 days @ fishing camp π£
R126: 224.8 (-2.9)
R127: 221.1 (-3.7)
R128: Form good habits and they will be just as hard to break as bad ones. This is NOT A DIET. Itβs a LIFESTYLE.
π―Mini Goal: 220 = 10% weight loss. Don't underestimate the positive effect this has on your overall health
Day/Weight/Previous Dayβs Comment
SW 221.1 Momβs scale @ fishing camp π£
10/04 221.1 Momβs scale @ fishing camp π£ Walked 3 miles, tracked food, skinny margaritas.
10/05 DNW @ fishing camp π£ Walked 3 miles, tracked food, wine. Good day fishingβ¦ caught a 26β redfish!
10/06 DNW @ fishing camp π£ Walked 3 miles, gardened, tracked food, wine.
10/07 222.5 Walked 3 miles in the evening after 5 hr drive home, tracked food, AF. Bye bye higher carbs, cake, fried fish and happy hour alcohol β¦ Iβm back home & tackling the number on the scale again.
10/08 220.8 Walked 4 miles, tracked food, AF. Nice to see the drop on my own scale! Getting close to my next mini goal!
Made the decision to move all my doctor appts up to November 2020 instead of waiting for annuals in January/February 2021. I was too stressed over my illness in February 2020, yes we had a friend pass away in Feb from COVID19, my daughter's wedding in April 2020, the pandemic, etc to follow through earlier this year. But no use putting it off any longer. I want to check in with my doctors to get some much needed advice.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month!!! All you girls go out and get your mammogram! My Mom & sister both had it and survived (sister 43 stage 4 given 3 years to live and she is now 58, my mom was 50 when she discovered it and now 83).
Guys it is important for you too to check in with your doctors (I have a guy friend that is a 3x breast cancer survivor). We can beat this with early detection!9 -
Going for another round. If I lost another 2 lb this round, that would be amazing but will be happy with anything under 146.0 at the end.
Female
Height 5β 4.5
Age Almost 59
UHW - 9/13/01 168.8
Recent low weight - 5/24/17 - 126
CSW - 9/14/20 153.0
UGW 129.0Round 126 equivalent: -3.8
Round 127: -2.0
Round 128 β starting weight 147.2
10/04 β 146.6 Good morning. Tracking going fine, and I joined three other October challenges overlapping this on. Two are just pushing exercise, while the third is a daily accountability of tracking, < target calories, and over 20 min exercise. Staying under my target calorie number AND burning 200+ calories a day is becoming hard rapidly. I am hungry all the time. Down 1.8 lb in 3 days, and 6.4 lb in just under 3 weeks. I am happy with the loses, but I need sustainable as well. I may have to redefine what is βstaying under goal caloriesβ.
10/05 β 147.2 Weight makes more sense for 3 weeks with a total of -5.8. Still hoping to end the challenge between 145.8 and 145.2.
10/06 β 147.4 Another up, exercise and tracking does not predict this, Continue with watchful waiting.
10/07 β 146.6 Full circle, back to the 146.6. At least this time, it is closer to logical. (Note: hoping for 144 for 59th bday on 10/26)
10/08 β 146.4 Proud of myself last night for stopping myself from stress during the debate. Need to just leave the TV off
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Goal for the round is 167.4
(that βπ½ was written beginning of challenge but who am I kidding? It takes me a month or more to lose 3 lbs so I am updating to a realistic goal this challenge of 168.8π₯)
Day/Weight/Comment
10/04 170.4
10/05 170.6 π€¨
10/06 169.2 π¬
10/07 169.6 βΉοΈ
10/08 169.8 π
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F 37 158cm (5'2)
SW 136.6kg (Jan 2020)
CW 125.1kg
GW (13 October) 124.0kg
Round 123 - 126: 4.3kg loss
Round 127: 0.9kg loss
Day/Weight/Comment
4/10 125.3kg
Hubby and kids have left town for a few days. I'm planning on catching up on sleep, work and housework.
5/10 125.5kg
I'm maintaining trust in the process. Last month I had 10 days of slow increase, then a big drop. Today is day 5.
6/10 124.8kg
Whoosh. A bit earlier and less than I expected,Β but if it doesn't go as high, I can't be surprised that it doesn't go as low. Reuniting with my family tomorrow. It has been a lovely few days by myself.
7/10 124.3kg
Another big drop. This gets me much closer to where I would be without the bumps. Gone on holidays, so no weighing for a few days, but I will keep on checking in.
8/10 DNW
I'm busy keeping up with the kids. They are always going. I will need a holiday from my holiday at this rate.
9/10 DNW
10/10 DNW
11/10 DNW
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Female, 5ft. 6 in.
Age 56
Akron, Ohio
OSW: 186 (March 2018)
Maintenance: 140-145 (December 2018)
My 89th Round!
I've made it back to maintenance and need the accountability to keep me there.After losing 12 lbs. I was stuck at 174lbs. for a couple weeks until I found this challenge.
End R40: 171 (-3)
End R41: 170.5 (-.5)
End R42: 168 (-2.5)
End R43: 165 (-3)
End R44: 163.5 (-1.5)
End R45: 163 (-.5)
End R46: 160 (-3)
End R47: 158.5 (-1.5)
End R48: 159 (+.5)
End R49: 157.5 (-1.5)
End R50: 154.5 (-3)
End R51: 154 (-.5)
End R52: 153 (-1)
End R53: 152.5 (-.5)
End R54: 151 (-1.5)
End R55: 149.5 (-1.5)
End R56: 146.5 (-3)
End R57: 146.5 (0)
End R58: 146.5 (0)
End R59: 144 (-2.5)
End R60: 144 (0)
End R61: 145 (+1)
End R62: 144 (-1)
End R63: 147.5 (+3.5) Christmas and New Yearβs
End R64: 145 (-2.5)
End R65: 145.5 (+.5)
End R66: 144 (-1.5)
End R67: 142.5 (-1.5)
End R68: 143 (+.5)
End R69: 144.5 (+1.5)
End R70: 142 (-2.5)
End R71: 141.5 (-.5)
End R72: 140 (-1.5)
End R73: 141 (+1)
End R74: 143 (+2)
End R75: 142 (-1)
End R76: 144.5 (+2.5)
End R77: 144 (-.5)
End R78: 143.5 (-.5)
End R79: 143.5 (0)
End R80: 140 (-3.5)
End R81: 143.5 (+3.5)
End R82: 142 (-1.5)
End R83: 143.5 (+1.5)
End R84: 142.5 (-1)
End R85: 142 (-.5)
End R86: 142 (0)
End R87: 140.5 (-1.5)
End R88: 141.5 (+1)
End R89: 141.5 (0)
End R90: 145 (+3.5) Quit smoking
End R91: 145 (0)
End R92: 143.5 (-1.5)
End R93: 146 (+2.5)
End R94: 144.5 (-1.5)
End R95: 143.5 (-1)
End R96: 144.5 (+1)
End R97: 146.5 (+2) Thanksgiving aftermath
End R98: 145.5, BF33.2%, MM 63% (-1)
End R99: 147.5 (+2) Christmas
End R100: 147 (-.5) New Year
End R101: 147 (0)
End R102: 145.5 (-1.5)
End R103: 144 (-1.5)
End R104: 143(-1)
End R105: 143.5 (+.5)
End R106: 143.5 (0)
End R107: 143.5 (0)
End R108: 142 (-1.5)
End R109: 143 (+1)
End R110: 143 (0)
End R111: 144 (+1)
End R112: 146 (+2)
End R113: 143.5 (-2.5)
End R114: 146.5 (+3)
End R115: 146 (-.5)
End R116: 146 (0)
End R117: 145.5 (-.5)
End R118: 146 (+.5)
End R119: 146.5 (+.5)
End R120: 147 (+.5)
End R121: 147 (0)
End R122: 145 (-2)
End R123: 144.5 (-.5)
End R124: 143 (-1.5)
End R125: 143 (0) - Labor Day
End R126: 144.5 (+1.5)
End R127: 142.5(-2)
SW: 142.5
Day/Weight/Comment
10/04 - 142.5 - We picked up some crusty homemade bread yesterday and I've been indulging. I expect to see the results over the next few days, so I'll have to be especially mindful this week and freeze the leftover bread.
10/05 - 142.5
10/06 - 142.5
10/07 - 142.5 - My scale was bouncing all over this morning so I'm taking the average.
10/08 - 141.5 - I had an appointment at a corporate client office yesterday. It's been a over a year since I've seen the controller there and since I've pretty much stayed around maintenance since then I was surprised when she asked if I had lost more weight. I said "Oh no, I'm still around 142." Then I laughed and said "I'm so used to telling people on MFP what I weigh every day, I forgot most people wouldn't dream of it."
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You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better than you were before
28, 5'5"
OSW: 164.2
GW: 135
Previous Rounds:R69 EW: 158.1
R70 EW: 156.5
R71 EW: 156.3
R72 EW: 156.3
R73 EW: 155.2
R74 EW: 155.4
R75 EW: 156.1
R76 EW: 155.6
R80 EW: 153.2
R81 EW: 154.3
R82 EW: 154.1
R84 EW: 156.5
R89 EW: 156.7
R91 EW: 160.1
R93 EW: 159.3
R94 EW: 156.1
R98 EW: 154.5
R99 EW: 155.9
R100 EW: 152.8
R101 EW: 149.7 (1/15)
R102 EW: 149.0
R103 EW: 149.0
R104 EW: 146.2
R105 EW: 146.6
R106 EW: 144.6
R107 EW: 146.8 (spring break, only 2 days weight)
R108 EW: 147.7 (Moving out of state, starting new job)
R109 EW: 148.1
R110 EW: 150.1
R111 EW: 154.3
R112 EW: 152.6
R113 EW: 151.7
R121 EW: 153.0
R122 EW: 154.8
R123 EW: 153.9
R124 EW: 153.4
R125 EW: 155.6
R126 EW: 152.3
R127 EW: 151.5
Last weight
10/03 - 151.5
Round GW: 149.9 (hopefully, as my belated birthday gift to myself)
Day, Weight, Comment
10/04 - 151.0
10/05 - 151.7
10/06 - 151.7
10/07 - 150.8
10/08 - 151.2 - All good! Normal sodium fluctuation from homemade shrimp lo mein last night. Actually expected to be much higher than this, honestly. Fasted 18hrs no issue. Didn't quite hit water goal. Got a nice yoga practice in, though! Meetings for work today so may try to squeeze in a yoga practice in between them. Not sure what's for dinner today, but its Thursday Night Football so there will be something delicious (: Still learning my ghrelin and leptin cues from my body instead of counting calories so we shall see how the weekend goes for me doing that (today is my Friday at work).
10/09 My Birthday!
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Previous Day's Comments10/04 - TOM arrived so I think the drop was more from that than anything. Went out for a couple drinks with the Entire Texas Fam after some outside drama almost split us apart and things got hectic. We are all good and it was muuuuch needed for us all to go have fun like we did beginning of summer (with COVID restrictions -- Oktoberfest is happening in town but they knew of a little outdoor bar/food/live music place that was NOT at all crowded, thankfully). Didn't track because I was taste testing some different foods that were ordered and not entirely sure of counts. Stopped when I felt satiated. Eating window was extended a bit so I switched back to 16-8 for the weekend. I need to be flexible and fast AROUND my life, not live around my fast. With our football weekends, 16-8 is way more in-line and doable with my life, while 18-6 or 20-4 is much easier/more natural for me on weekdays. Being flexible will also help me continue fasting instead of falling off on weekends. Ribs are good this morning so tomorrow should be good for walking with the pup again. Making my beloved spinach artichoke dip today for football watching, not sure what else is on the menu.
10/05 - All good, expected sodium bump. Ended up having finger foods for the games yesterday so not real set meal times and everybody brought a little something. Based on my best estimates of tracking, I managed my calorie goal but my fast was shorter (13.5hr) and eating window a little longer. Switching back to 18+hr fast today (130pm or later). Water was good, not the best, but I'll take it. Food was delicious and my spinach artichoke dip was a hit with everyone -- even requests to make it again! Going to try for a walk today once doggo decides to wake up (she stayed in bed with dad). Hoping to drop sodium weight in hopes that come Friday/Saturday, I'm in a good place for birthday celebrations. Our friend's daughter's boyfriend turns 21 on Saturday (we have a surprise party for him) and she opens her coffee shop on Friday. I'll celebrate her (re)opening and my birthday Friday with a coffee and snack. She lost her shop due to covid when the renters wouldn't allow her to do curbside and are now not allowing her to renew. Luckily, she was able to find another place to rent and set up (: So proud of her (she's 20 and already owns a business!)
10/06 - Its okay, sticking with it and it'll drop. Feeling bloated and a bit crampy all over- probably combination of hormones, sleeping funny, and pizza for dinner. Was watching football and working on bug only to see pizza arrive. Guess its that or nothing so I had a couple slices and was satisfied. Was quite salty and thin crust so believing its more sodium bloat being maintained than carb bloat which would explain fingers being a tad puffy. Slept ok, but definitely woke up in a couple odd positions a few times. Probably won't walk today, yoga instead? My new yoga mat came in so I can finally get back to that. Walking is my cardio, yoga is my "weights" since I always get shaking muscles (: Walk yesterday was good, but I can tell I'm getting bored of my route through the neighborhood. Its tiny, so no way to switch it up, really. I'll have to ask around where dogs are allowed that aren't likely to be crowded so we can do something different and enjoy it. BF made breakfast yesterday so broke fast at 16hrs yesterday. Going for 18+ today with plenty of water to flush the bloat out and be on my merry way!
10/07 - There's the drop I was waiting for. Definitely FEELING (and weighing) less bloated, but looking more bloated in the belly? My BF% went up 1% since yesterday so there's something more to drop, but I can be patient (to a point). Reading "Fast, Feast, Repeat" by Gin Stephens. I'm already past the start point of her FAST Start 28 day, but I figured I'd follow her instructions and take measurements bi-weekly as body recomposition will not always show on the scale as a drop (hello muscles!) Fasted 18hrs yesterday, happily. Was veeeery hungry by the time dinner hit, as it was a bit later than normal (eating window extended by 10 minutes to allow me time to eat once it was done) despite having lunch. Didn't get to do yoga yesterday so hoping I'll feel more inclined today before I break my fast -- depends on my headache and general grogginess. Woke up at 330 only to toss and turn until my alarm ): On the fasted workouts chapter and excited to learn the science behind it. I've always had to work out in a semi-fasted state (3-4hrs since last meal) or I'll get nauseous. Walking is okay, but I am slower if I'm full. Yoga is definitely a no-no with anything in my belly (even too much water).
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Good luck this round!! Thanks @GrandmaJackie
SW 215
GW 160
CW 181.4 (10-3)
RGW 180.0
Day/Weight/Comment
10/04 183.6 Hoping that's just water!
10/05 185.0 Yikes.
10/06 182.0 Up and down. Glad to see a drop.
10/07 181.8 Down a little, I'll take it
10/08 181.4 Back to what I was the day before this round started!
10/09
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Female, mid 40's
5'10"
ROUND 127: LOST 3 LBS
SW 212
GOAL: 209
Oct 4: W 213. Is this CAKE??!! Well another day. Had a great brunch, then 2 slices of pizza, for dinner, the chicken wings were acceptable. I wonder if the hubbies constant snacking this weekend is influencing me? My health improvement is more important than what amounts to 2 meals eaten off plan. Did do a walking workout in late afternoon.
Oct 5: W 215. WHAT!! Deep breath, I realise this is water retention, from the wheat yesterday. I went to bed reciting my why's for this WOE and planning today very clearly. My choices have taken me 3 steps back and only consistency will take me forward.
Oct 6: W 215. Still here ,yesterday went exactly as I planned. Today went exactly as planned too! Did a w/o, drank enough water, ate according to plan and limited my coffee to 3.
Oct 7: W 214. DOWNWARD!! Back on track, no w/o, stuck to allowed food choices, did have some wine in the late afternoon. Just about finished my book about weight loss mind techniques. Got some sun too!!.
This is NOT A DIET - Itβs a PERMANENT LIFESTYLE
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Good morning everybody! I'm sorry I'm coming in halfway through the challenge. I was two days on a train, and then settling in to my apartment in New Orleans and then waiting for a scale to arrive.
So this morning as I weighed for the first time since 10/3, I weighed 219.7. It's a new scale, but I'll take it. I'm still going to set goals, but given they're for 5 days, they will be moderate!
1. Keep weight below 220.
2. Focus on getting exercise throughout the day.
3. Strength train twice in the next 5 days.
Day/Weight/Comment
10/04 Birthday and traveling! Took a half hour walk on the DC train platform and did squats in my roomette.
10/05 Still on the train. Tried to have short dance parties periodically.
10/06 First day in New Orleans! Walked 2+ miles to grocery stores.
10/07 Still waiting on the scale. First walk in Audubon Park.
10/08 219.7. Busy day at work. But I'm going to strength train and cook today.
10/09
10/10
10/11
10/12
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New to this challenge...here's to being mindful ! One meal at a time!
sw for challenge (10/3) - 252.6
gw for challenge - 246.6
Day/Weight/Comment
10/04 - 253.6 went for 2 long walks yesterday and am sore today. Not surprised.
10/05 - 252.8 yup knew it was cause I was sore.. let's pound the water today and see what tomorrow brings..
10/06 - 255 grrr too many carbs yesterday..kicking the carbs to the curb (not all of them but...) I am realizing how much my body hates carbs... *frumps*
10/07 β 255.2 ok...scale... we are not going int the right direction... you need to get your scale-ness in line here...
10/08 β 256.2 GRRRRRRRR I am really not sure what is going on... I am about to give up!(*&*%%^&
10/09
10/10
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10/12
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Hello all!
I'm 57 years old, 5' 9" on this weight loss journey since late last year - but didn't join MFP until April when my progress really began. I feel like I've been slipping a bit these past few weeks after a stomach bug first dropped my weight by 4 pounds and then increased it by 8 . I think my body got a bit scared and started sending out lots of hunger signals. I'm hoping this challenge will get me back on track.
Monday is Thanksgiving in Canada - so I'm not aiming for a calorie deficit that day - but I will give this my best shot! I'm hoping to wake up on October 13 an acceptable 192 pounds.
Starting weight: 275.6 lbs.
Goal number 1: 190 lbs - Where I was when I quit smoking 4 years ago.
Goal number 2: 170 lbs - To see how that weight feel on this body and to gradually add back calories to my food intake to help transition to maintenance.
Round 128 starting weight: 192.4 lbs (started late - on 10/08) I've been this weight for 2 days.
Day/Weight/Comment:
10/08 - 192.4 Fingers crossed! Today was already a planned thin crust pizza for dinner day with a friend...rest of the day I will be very very careful to compensate a bit. Hoping to crunch a bit for the next three days. I was looking for inspiration in the community and found this challenge which I hope will help me make that three day crunch between pizza dinner and Thanksgiving a reality.
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Day/Weight/Comment:
10/04 138lbs. (No change is better than an increase, right?)
10/05 138.5 (Ah...and thereβs in the increase. Sigh. No idea why. I am doing my usual...weighing my vegetables, counting every calorie in my grape tomatoes, have run 3.5 miles every day, walked 15,000 plus steps, drank more than 120oz. water. Sigh. Weβll see tomorrow...)
10/06 139.5 (Dude getting weighed everyday is hard. Yesterday ran 3.75miles, 17,000 steps, 1135 calories, water, morning and evening exercises. And I gained a pound? What was it? Did the banana or apple I ate weigh more than the produce scale at Giant Eagle reflect? Oh well...every day is a new one. Maybe tomorrow will see a drop.)
10/07 138lbs (I didnβt see the drop I wanted, but I didnβt panic either. Just going to keep trying.)
10/08 139.5 (A gain. Yesterday was my usual 3.5 miles run. 1110 calories. 134 oz. of water. Very cherry tomato calories counted. Apple and peach weighed and veggies, too. Strength exercises, everything. I KNOW this happens. And I KNOW it will be okay. But it is still hard.)
10/09
10/10
10/11
10/12
10/136 -
44, 6' trying to maintain at 150. Have to track here for accountability. More water, more low/0 calorie snacks when starving.
10/4 DNW
10/5 159 ugh!
10/6 157
10/7 157.4 Need to get serious.
10/8 154.8 I'm sure this is artificially low. I was under and active yesterday5 -
No idea how to find my previous post. So I"m just going to talk about the day at hand and a brief recap of yesterday.
10/7- 158.5- Walked the plant; and walked the dog. Got in 10,000 steps. Food was good. But ate just a few too many dried figs and pumpkin seeds.
10/8- Did not weigh. Today's obstacles: My attitude continues to be horrible. Goals: 10,000 steps before I leave work today. Getting to bed and turning off the light by 10pm.
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Female age 51
Round 128
My 55th Round
HWE - 275
OSW - 213
RGW - 163.9
Mileage goal for 2020: 634 miles
Completed distance - 646.6 miles
Rounds 55 thru Round 106
SW 194.3 EW 158.2 DIF -36.1
Round 107-123 Skipped completely
Round 124 SW 165 EW 166.9 DIF +1.9
Round 125 SW 166.9 EW 165.2 DIF -1.7
Round 126 SW 165.2 EW 164.8 DIF -.4
Round 127 SW 164.8 EW 164.8 DIF 0
Round 128 SW 164.8 EW ???
10/04 165.2 Hiked 6.25 Longest hike in awhile. It was a beautiful fall day. The kind of day you hope for every hike. Wore me out for the rest of the day though.
10/05 166.1 Mowed:)Still too wore out to go for a walk. I did mow and do other yard work as my workout today.
10/06 NS Spent the night with BF and didn't weigh before I ate breakfast. Working from home is funny, I spend the night over there then get home to start working by 8:00 like it's my job.
10/07 NS walked 2.02 Traveling with BF. Kind of happy to be out of my house. I'll be working from a hotel today and tomorrow. I'm in Wichita, KS. Not exactly the most exciting place but it's out of my house. There are the challenges of eating out but I need this.
10/08 NS walked 2.01 Found a cool park for my walk but got a late start and finished in the last of the sunset. Nice night and day. Today the drive back to KC and regular life. This has been great.
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2020 Goal - 170
UGW for 2021 - 130
HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)Weight 218.2 in Feb. 2015R127 10/3/20 end weight 182 (+.4). 10-day calorie ave 1821 (Goal 1400 βΉοΈ)
R15 end weight 151.2
R16 end weight 151.4 (+.2)
R17 end weight 151 (-.4)
R18 end weight 150.4 (-.6)
R19 end weight 149.6 (-.8)
R20 end weight 149.3 (-.3)
R21 end weight 149 (-.3)
R22 end weight 148 (-1)
R23 end weight 148.4 (+.4)
R24 end weight 149 (+.6)
R25 end weight 148.4 (-.6)
R26 end weight 149.2 (+.8)
R27 end weight 149 (-.2)
R28 end weight 146.8 (-2.2)
R29 end weight 146.8 (+/-0)
R30 end weight 146.8 (+/-0); ave net calories 1411
R31 end weight 146.8 (+/-0); ave net calories 1385
R32 end weight unknown - traveling, no scale - ave net calories 1468
R33 end weight 149.1 (+2.3); ave calories 1471 (after traveling/eating out for 3 weeks!)
R34 end weight 149 (-.1); ave calories 1577
R35 end weight 149.4 (+.4); ave calories 1592
R36 end weight 149.6 (+.2); ave calories 1650
R37 end weight 151 (+1.4); ave calories 1703 (154 over estimated TDEE, so no surprise I've gained)
R38 end weight 149.8 (-1.2); averages-- calories 1420; carbs ~48%; protein ~21% ; fat ~31%
R39 end weight 149.8 (+/-0); averages -- calories 1753.5; carbs ~47%; protein ~20%; fat ~33%
R40 end weight 150 (+.2); averages coming later
R41 end weight 150.8 (+.8); 10-day ave 1792
R42 end weight 149.8 (-1); 10-day ave 1432
R43 end weight 150.6 (+.8): 10-day ave 1406
R44 end weight 148.8 (-1.8); 10-day ave 1430
R45 end weight 147.6 (-1.2); 10-day ave 1338
R46 end weight 148.8 (+.8); 10-day ave 1437
R47 end weight 147.8 (-1); 10-day ave 1449
R48 end weight 146.8 (-1); 10-day ave 1378
R49 end weight 144.2 (-2.6); 10-day ave 1174
R50 end weight 142.2 (-2); 10-day ave 1200
R51 end weight 141 (-1.2); 10 day ave 1231
R52 end weight 140.6 (-.4); 10-day ave 1192
R53 end weight 137.2 (-3.4); 10-day ave 1134
R54 end weight 136.6 (-.6); 10-day ave 1238
R55 end weight 135.4 (-1.2); 10-day ave 1209
R56 end weight 135 (-.4); 10-day ave 1263
R57 end weight 134.4 (-.6); 10-day ave 1212
R58 end weight 133.6 (-.8); 10-day ave 1372
R59 end weight 130.8 (-2.8); 10-day ave 1125
R60 end weight 132.2 (+1.4); 10-day ave 1384
R61 end weight 132.6 (+.4); 10-day ave 1473
R62 end weight 134.6 (+2); 10-day ave 1666
R63 end weight 138.8 (+4.2); 10-day ave 2154
R64 end weight 138.8 (+/-0); 10-day ave 1683
R65 end weight 139 (+.2); 10-day ave 1654
R66 end weight 139.8 (+.8); 10-day ave 1751
R67 end weight 142.4 (+2.6)
R68 end weight 145.6 (+2.8)
R69 end weight 146.4 (+.8)
R70 end weight 149 (+2.6)
R71 end weight 148.8 (-.2)
R72 end weight 150.8 (+2)
R73 end weight 152 (+1.2)
R74 end weight 153 (+1)
R75 end weight 156.2 (+3.2) !?!??!?!?!?!
R76 end weight 157 (+.8)
R77 end weight 159.8 (+2.4 )
R78 end weight 159.4 (-.4)
R79 end weight 161 (+.6)
R80 end weight 159 (-2)
R81 end weight 158.4 (-.6)
R82 end weight 160.4 (+2)
R83 end weight 160 (-.4)
R84 7/31/19 end weight - 161 (+1)
R85 8/10/19 end weight 161 (+/- 0)
R86 8/20/19 end weight 163 (+2)
R87 8/30/19 end weight 163 (+/-0)
R88 9/9/19 end weight 163
R89 9/19/19 end weight 165.2
R90 9/29/19 end weight 164
R91 10/9/19 end weight 165.8
R92 10/19/19 end weight 166.4
R93 10/29/19 end weight 168.8
R94 11/8/19 end weight 170.4 :-(
R95 11/18/19 end weight 169.8.
R96 11/28/19 end weight 171.6
R97 12/8/19 end weight 172.4
R98 12/18/19 end weight 174
R99 12/28/19 end weight 175.6
R100 1/7/20 end weight 177.6
R101 1/17/20 end weight 177.6
R102 1/27/20 end weight 177.2
R103 2/6/20 end weight 178.6
R104 2/16/20 end weight 179
R105 2/26/20 end weight 180.2
R106 3/7/20 end weight 180
R107 3/17/20 end weight 180
R108 3/27/20 end weight 180.8
R109 4/6/20 end weight 180
R110 4/16/20 end weight 180.6
R111 4/26/20 end weight 181.2
R112 5/6/20 end weight 181.4
R113 5/16/20 end weight 181.8
R114 5/26/20 end weight 183 ugh.
R115 6/5/20 end weight 182.6. 10-day calorie ave 1554
R116 6/15/20 end weight 181.8. 10-day calorie ave 1580
R117 6/25/20 end weight 181. 10-day calorie ave 1341
R118 7/5/20 end weight 182. 10-day calorie ave 1674 βΉοΈ
R119 7/15/20 end weight 181.4. 10-day calorie ave 1651
R120 7/25/20 end weight 181.2 10-day calorie ave 1695
R121 8/4/20 end weight 182. 10-day calorie ave 1706
R122 8/14/20 end weight 182.8. 10-day calorie ave 1747
R123 8/24/20 end weight 182.6. (-.2) 10-day calorie ave 1624
R124 9/3/20 end weight 182.2. (-.4) 10-day calorie ave 1493 (Goal <1500.)
R125 9/13/20 end weight 182.2 (0). 10-day calorie ave 1612 (Goal 1400 π‘)
R126 9/23/20 end weight 181.6 (-.6). 10-day calorie ave 1580 (Goal 1400 π)
R128 Goals β Calories <1400. No snacks!!!
Day/Weight/Calories Previous Day/Snack Status/Comment
10/4 - 182 - 1246 - πΏ
Better day yesterday in terms of food, though I did have some air-popped popcorn in the evening. I spent most of the day painting our interior doors πͺ, which I find very calming and meditative. I seem to be nesting like crazy! Itβs cold and rainy this morning β a good day to stay in and do the final coat and then curl up to read or knit. βοΈππ Have a lovely day, all!
10/5 - 182.4 - 1534 - π
Bump from a few days ago, Iβm sure. Chilly & foggy this morning, but itβs supposed to warm up and be back in the 60-70s the rest of the week. Good β I have a couple hundred bulbs to plant! (I went a little nuts at the bulb store!) I finished painting all the hallway doors on the hallway side. Today I need to do a few room-side doors, and maybe start on the armoire Iβm making into a pantry. Wheee! Keeps me from sitting around munching β maybe I should do more of the same at night! π Anyway, happy Monday, all!
10/6 - 182 - 1701 - π¨πΏβΉοΈ
Ok, I snacked last night. I also took a nice long walk, and was active most of the day, so not too bad. Today will be better! And Iβm off to vote β first day of early voting here in Indiana. Then Iβm planning to putter in the garden a bit, and go for a walk, and make a pot of minestrone. Anything to avoid my real work (writing), which I can do when itβs gray and gloomy and cold.
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10/7 - 182 - 1550 - late lunch, late supper
Yesterday was a strange day β waited three hours to vote, but the crowd was inspiring, so that was fine. Schedule was off the rest of the day, though. Itβs gorgeous and warm today β yay!
10/8 - 181.8 - 1308 - πΏ
Ok, I behaved myself pretty well yesterday. I did indulge in some popcorn, but overall my numbers were good, and I spent lots of time working in the garden. All good. Iβm really enjoying these gorgeous October days!
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Journey Start: 4/20/2020 155.8 lbs
Journey Goal: 140 lbs
Day/Weight/Comment
10/04
10/05
10/06
10/07 145.8 Back from my honeymoon. Did not take a scale. Up about 4 lbs. Did stay active, just ate a lot of rich foods and larger portions. Goal for this round is to see 144.
10/08 144.6 small breakfast, smoothie for lunch and bigger protein dinner felt good yesterday.
10/09
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5β4.5β, 32 years old, female
Highest weight: 275 (12/25/2019)
Ultimate goal weight: 150
Round 126 SW: 266.6 (+.4)
Round 127 SW: 267.0 (-.2)
Round 128 SW: 266.8
10/4: 267
10/5: 266.4 ~ Iβm going to start taking waist measurements on the weekends. Iβm tired of not seeing my weight really change and having no other measurements to check if Iβm making progress. I always aim to keep things as simple as possible or I know I wonβt follow through, which is why Iβm doing just my waist measurement and not my whole body.
10/6: 266.8
10/7: DNW
10/8: 266.4 ~ Starting to feel like I am really getting my weight loss mindset back!8 -
@michaeldaily4927 Mike, did you suspect you had COVID? Iβm curious why you got tested. There was an βEmergency Alertβ here a few weeks ago saying to call and schedule a COVID test right away. WHY? No explanation but why do that when weβve pretty much been in lockdown for 7 months???
BTW, welcome back!0
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