SW: 185.6
10/7: 185.6
10/8: 184.0
10/9: 182.8 Wheeee this is fun while it lasts. Can't expect too much more at this rate, but I'm of course happy to be here.
SW: 185.6
10/7: 185.6
10/8: 184.0
10/9: 182.8
10/10: 181.4 *laughs nervously* I'm trying hard to keep a level head, as this will not last very long, but I'm very happy with it.
10/06 - 155.2 - I gained 2 pounds since yesterday but I ate a lot of stew last night
10/07 - 153 - Feeling good, lowest weight yet ☺️
10/08 - 154 - Ate stew again last night. I think the salt content makes me retain water.
10/09 - 153.4 - it was my birthday yesterday and I ate quite a bit so this is a surprise.
10/10 - 153.4 - no change.
10/11 - 155.4 - one of my friends got me a big huge bag of chocolates and candy for my bday and I ate it yesterday so I’m sure that’s why I’m up. I know you can’t gain it all overnight but probably water retention too.
10/06 - 155.2 - I gained 2 pounds since yesterday but I ate a lot of stew last night
10/07 - 153 - Feeling good, lowest weight yet ☺️
10/08 - 154 - Ate stew again last night. I think the salt content makes me retain water.
10/09 - 153.4 - it was my birthday yesterday and I ate quite a bit so this is a surprise.
10/10 - 153.4 - no change.
10/11 - 155.4 - one of my friends got me a big huge bag of chocolates and candy for my bday and I ate it yesterday so I’m sure that’s why I’m up. I know you can’t gain it all overnight but probably water retention too.
10/12 - 154.7 - I had a huge bowl of spaghetti last night so not too shocked about this. The good news I lost an inch off my waist this morning!
10/06 - 155.2 - I gained 2 pounds since yesterday but I ate a lot of stew last night
10/07 - 153 - Feeling good, lowest weight yet ☺️
10/08 - 154 - Ate stew again last night. I think the salt content makes me retain water.
10/09 - 153.4 - it was my birthday yesterday and I ate quite a bit so this is a surprise.
10/10 - 153.4 - no change.
10/11 - 155.4 - one of my friends got me a big huge bag of chocolates and candy for my bday and I ate it yesterday so I’m sure that’s why I’m up. I know you can’t gain it all overnight but probably water retention too.
10/12 - 154.7 - I had a huge bowl of spaghetti last night so not too shocked about this. The good news I lost an inch off my waist this morning!
10/13 - 154.8 - I’m up .8 from when I started but I know I’ve worked out each day, done hot yoga almost every day, but I have had a few off days the last few nights. We celebrated Thanksgiving last night so ate a lot!
Hey all, hope you're well. How's everyone doing? Here hubby had his birthday and I did go off plan for a few days! Scales are definitely showing it so not logging my weight for a few days for it to settle 😂
I am in...Have belonged to WW many times..great program....but I am looking for accountability..hoping you all can help. I have also done MFP free app...this time I am paying. I am 69 in 9 days and am at my heaviest....I am calling it COVID fatigue...an emotional state that seems to be dragging me down and is never ending...I am getting lazy and discouraged. I live in Canada and it is starting to get very fall like...Look forward to the conversation within this group
SW: 185.6
10/7: 185.6
10/8: 184.0
10/9: 182.8
10/10: 181.4
10/11: 182.0
10/12: 181.2
10/13: 181.4
10/14: 181.0 I guess my game plan of rice cakes and chicken pot pie worked yesterday
Hi, I would like to join this challenge. I'm 57, 160 cm tall and weigh 89 kg.
I hit a plateau in the past 5 yrs and no matter what diet or exercise I do nothing works. I even joined a weightloss camp for 2 weeks with a very strict diet and 5 hrs exercise and all i lost was 3 kg which came back in few weeks.
I monitor my calories and macros and I never go over 1200. I Limited cheat days. My problem is that I can't accept myself this way and I ran out of ideas.
Any tips or ideas.
I'd like to join this challenge - started MFP last week. Am short so these extra pounds show me up as a fat middle aged blimp and the fattest mum at the school gates
SW 174.0 lbs
CW 171.8 lbs
Christmas target 160 lbs (14lbs / 1 stone off)
GW 130lbs (41.8lbs to go)
I think you know more about what you're doing than you think. This is a very perceptive thing to say.
It's not only easy to think, but baked into us now in the modern era that we're fundamentally flawed if we don't look a certain way, act a certain way, and if we're outside the range of "acceptable" by those standards, to throw everything at the "problem" until it disappears.
You notice how many ""s I used up there. You are not a problem. You are not unacceptable. You have some things about you you'd like to change, but you yourself are worthy of all the good things you receive or work for.
First, feel free to friend me, I have an open food diary, and right now I'm limiting to 1200 cal as well (it's hard!), so you can grab some ideas if you'd like. I normally have a little higher intake just for the sake of sticking to it better, but I'm motivated to hit my goal in December, then go back to a higher calorie intake so I can keep going. (for now! we'll see how long it lasts)
Second: You are going to be on this tip for a little while. You have to find ways to make it good and sustainable for you. Some people do it by using daily treats within calories, others do a higher calorie day every once in a while. Experiment. Find what works for you. If you plan indulgences, you can still have them and meet your goals. I'm a daily treat person, but my treats are things I know I'm not going to binge eat (looking at you, fun flavors of m&ms).
Third: Like everyone here in the forums would tell you, the first step is making sure you're logging your food accurately. Weighing if possible, or at least measuring, everything that goes in your mouth. That is your foundation. The freeing thing about it is, once you know you're logging accurately, you take all the mystery and guesswork out of it. It's just a matter of calorie deficit over time = weight loss. You can even see how much weight you are going to lose based on accurate calorie counting. It's like magic, but better. Very satisfying. If you're logging accurately, and you know you are, then you might want to discuss your situation with your gp and/or a nutritionist.
Fourth: 5 hours a day of exercise is too much. For almost anyone. Especially on 1200 cal/day. Start with low-impact exercise you enjoy: biking, walking, dancing, what have you. Do it consistently, every day, for maybe half an hour, forty-five minutes. Once you think you've got a good flow, maybe graduate to weight lifting, or running, or something else you might like to burn a few more calories and maintain some muscle. Weight loss is done in the kitchen, but exercise makes you feel better.
Like I said, feel free to friend me- I didn't mean to write a novel and feel free to ask here in the forums for help. MFP is full of people who have all been there, and have great advice. I've been on this site for years, and MFP never fails to help me when I think I've hit a wall.
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SW: 192
GW for Challenge: 171
10/1: 190.8
10/8: 187.8
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Hope everyone is doing well
SW: 185.6
10/7: 185.6
10/8: 184.0
10/9: 182.8 Wheeee this is fun while it lasts. Can't expect too much more at this rate, but I'm of course happy to be here.
Day/Weight/Comment
10/04 -154 - feeling happy that I’m on track!
10/05 - 153.2 feeling good
10/06 - 155.2 - I gained 2 pounds since yesterday but I ate a lot of stew last night
10/07 - 153 - Feeling good, lowest weight yet ☺️
10/08 - 154 - Ate stew again last night. I think the salt content makes me retain water.
10/09 - 153.4 - it was my birthday yesterday and I ate quite a bit so this is a surprise.
10/10
10/11
10/12
10/13
Happy birthday! Mine is later this month!
10/7: 185.6
10/8: 184.0
10/9: 182.8
10/10: 181.4 *laughs nervously* I'm trying hard to keep a level head, as this will not last very long, but I'm very happy with it.
Day/Weight/Comment
10/04 -154 - feeling happy that I’m on track!
10/05 - 153.2 feeling good
10/06 - 155.2 - I gained 2 pounds since yesterday but I ate a lot of stew last night
10/07 - 153 - Feeling good, lowest weight yet ☺️
10/08 - 154 - Ate stew again last night. I think the salt content makes me retain water.
10/09 - 153.4 - it was my birthday yesterday and I ate quite a bit so this is a surprise.
10/10 - 153.4 - no change.
10/11
10/12
10/13
Day/Weight/Comment
10/04 -154 - feeling happy that I’m on track!
10/05 - 153.2 feeling good
10/06 - 155.2 - I gained 2 pounds since yesterday but I ate a lot of stew last night
10/07 - 153 - Feeling good, lowest weight yet ☺️
10/08 - 154 - Ate stew again last night. I think the salt content makes me retain water.
10/09 - 153.4 - it was my birthday yesterday and I ate quite a bit so this is a surprise.
10/10 - 153.4 - no change.
10/11 - 155.4 - one of my friends got me a big huge bag of chocolates and candy for my bday and I ate it yesterday so I’m sure that’s why I’m up. I know you can’t gain it all overnight but probably water retention too.
10/12
10/13
Day/Weight/Comment
10/04 -154 - feeling happy that I’m on track!
10/05 - 153.2 feeling good
10/06 - 155.2 - I gained 2 pounds since yesterday but I ate a lot of stew last night
10/07 - 153 - Feeling good, lowest weight yet ☺️
10/08 - 154 - Ate stew again last night. I think the salt content makes me retain water.
10/09 - 153.4 - it was my birthday yesterday and I ate quite a bit so this is a surprise.
10/10 - 153.4 - no change.
10/11 - 155.4 - one of my friends got me a big huge bag of chocolates and candy for my bday and I ate it yesterday so I’m sure that’s why I’m up. I know you can’t gain it all overnight but probably water retention too.
10/12 - 154.7 - I had a huge bowl of spaghetti last night so not too shocked about this. The good news I lost an inch off my waist this morning!
10/13
10/7: 185.6
10/8: 184.0
10/9: 182.8
10/10: 181.4
10/11: 182.0
10/12: 181.2
10/13: 181.4 Alright. I can dig this.
Day/Weight/Comment
10/04 -154 - feeling happy that I’m on track!
10/05 - 153.2 feeling good
10/06 - 155.2 - I gained 2 pounds since yesterday but I ate a lot of stew last night
10/07 - 153 - Feeling good, lowest weight yet ☺️
10/08 - 154 - Ate stew again last night. I think the salt content makes me retain water.
10/09 - 153.4 - it was my birthday yesterday and I ate quite a bit so this is a surprise.
10/10 - 153.4 - no change.
10/11 - 155.4 - one of my friends got me a big huge bag of chocolates and candy for my bday and I ate it yesterday so I’m sure that’s why I’m up. I know you can’t gain it all overnight but probably water retention too.
10/12 - 154.7 - I had a huge bowl of spaghetti last night so not too shocked about this. The good news I lost an inch off my waist this morning!
10/13 - 154.8 - I’m up .8 from when I started but I know I’ve worked out each day, done hot yoga almost every day, but I have had a few off days the last few nights. We celebrated Thanksgiving last night so ate a lot!
Yes there's two 😂
10/7: 185.6
10/8: 184.0
10/9: 182.8
10/10: 181.4
10/11: 182.0
10/12: 181.2
10/13: 181.4
10/14: 181.0 I guess my game plan of rice cakes and chicken pot pie worked yesterday
I hit a plateau in the past 5 yrs and no matter what diet or exercise I do nothing works. I even joined a weightloss camp for 2 weeks with a very strict diet and 5 hrs exercise and all i lost was 3 kg which came back in few weeks.
I monitor my calories and macros and I never go over 1200. I Limited cheat days. My problem is that I can't accept myself this way and I ran out of ideas.
Any tips or ideas.
SW 174.0 lbs
CW 171.8 lbs
Christmas target 160 lbs (14lbs / 1 stone off)
GW 130lbs (41.8lbs to go)
I think you know more about what you're doing than you think. This is a very perceptive thing to say.
It's not only easy to think, but baked into us now in the modern era that we're fundamentally flawed if we don't look a certain way, act a certain way, and if we're outside the range of "acceptable" by those standards, to throw everything at the "problem" until it disappears.
You notice how many ""s I used up there. You are not a problem. You are not unacceptable. You have some things about you you'd like to change, but you yourself are worthy of all the good things you receive or work for.
First, feel free to friend me, I have an open food diary, and right now I'm limiting to 1200 cal as well (it's hard!), so you can grab some ideas if you'd like. I normally have a little higher intake just for the sake of sticking to it better, but I'm motivated to hit my goal in December, then go back to a higher calorie intake so I can keep going. (for now! we'll see how long it lasts)
Second: You are going to be on this tip for a little while. You have to find ways to make it good and sustainable for you. Some people do it by using daily treats within calories, others do a higher calorie day every once in a while. Experiment. Find what works for you. If you plan indulgences, you can still have them and meet your goals. I'm a daily treat person, but my treats are things I know I'm not going to binge eat (looking at you, fun flavors of m&ms).
Third: Like everyone here in the forums would tell you, the first step is making sure you're logging your food accurately. Weighing if possible, or at least measuring, everything that goes in your mouth. That is your foundation. The freeing thing about it is, once you know you're logging accurately, you take all the mystery and guesswork out of it. It's just a matter of calorie deficit over time = weight loss. You can even see how much weight you are going to lose based on accurate calorie counting. It's like magic, but better. Very satisfying. If you're logging accurately, and you know you are, then you might want to discuss your situation with your gp and/or a nutritionist.
Fourth: 5 hours a day of exercise is too much. For almost anyone. Especially on 1200 cal/day. Start with low-impact exercise you enjoy: biking, walking, dancing, what have you. Do it consistently, every day, for maybe half an hour, forty-five minutes. Once you think you've got a good flow, maybe graduate to weight lifting, or running, or something else you might like to burn a few more calories and maintain some muscle. Weight loss is done in the kitchen, but exercise makes you feel better.
Like I said, feel free to friend me- I didn't mean to write a novel