Just Give Me 10 Days ~ Round 137

musicsax · January 2021

JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~|~ Round 137 (round 69 for me ) I'm in for another round for the New Year – I need this to help me! Thank you GrandmaJackie a brilliant champion in these unprecedented & unsettled times, for continuing to set up these challenges.

Female age 62 5' 4” - Achieved goal weigh of 125lb in summer 2016 by losing 66lb and have gradually gained between 7 and 11 since then; I don't want to gain any more, but would like to get back closer to my goal weight – I'm working at it – it's a permanent way of life !

Challenge for this round will be to get back into 131s for the end of the round. I think that is reasonable! Stick with good habits; be mindful of what I eat & drink, try to keep it in moderation, keep walking, no binges; remember keeping the 10 days binge free makes such a difference!

End of round 69 134.2 lbs
End of round 70 133.6
End of round 71 132.4
End of round 72 133.2
End of round 73 132.8
End of round 74 132
End of round 75 131.4
End of round 76 130.2
End of round 77 132.4
End of round 78 134.4
End of round 79 132
End of round 80 133.6
End of round 81 133.8
End of round 82 132.4
End of round 83 133.4
End of round 84 133
End of round 85 131.6
End of round 86 133.0
End of round 87 134.8
End of round 88 132.8 (2 pounds lost)
End of round 89 138.2 (+5.4 pounds gained)
End of round 90 135 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 91 132.8 (2.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 92 133 (0.2 pound up from end of last round)
End of round 93 135.6 (2.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 94 135.8 (0.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 95 134.4 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 96 134.4 (no loss no gain!!)
End of round 97 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 98 133.4 (1.6 down from end of last round)
End of round 99 134.4 (1 up from end of last; not bad for Christmas period!)
End of round 100 133.4 (1 down from end of last round)
End of round 101 137.2 (3.8 pounds up from last round)
End of round 102 136 (1.2 pounds down from last round – not bad considering Dad unexpectedly passed away 3 days before end of round & I went totally off plan & no walking!)
End of round 103 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down from last round – better!)
End of round 104 – 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 105 – 133.6 (1.4 down from end of last round)
End of round 106 – 133.6 (same as last round)
End of round 107 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 108 – 134.2 (0.6 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 109 – 135.6 (1.4 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 110 – 133.2 ( 2.4 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 111 – 133.2 (same as last round)
End of round 112 – 133.6 (increase of 0.4)
End of round 113 – 132.8 (0.8 down from end of last round)
End of round 114 – 136 (3.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 115 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 116 – 133.4 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 117 – 135.4 (2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 118 – 136 (1.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 119 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down)
End of round 120 – 135.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 121 – 135.2 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 122 – 133.2 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 123 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 124 – 134.8 (2.4 pounds up )
End of round 125 – 135 (0.2 pounds up) – get a grip!!!
End of round 126 - 135 - same as last round
End of round 127 - 133.8 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 128 –133.4 (0.4 pound down)
End of round 129 – 134.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 130 – 133 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 131 – 133.6 (0.6 up)
End of round 132 – 134 (0.4 up)
End of round 133 – 134 .4 (0.4 up)
End of round 134 – 132.2 (2.2 pounds down) see what not bingeing can do!!
End of round 135 – 131.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 136 – 132.8 (1 pound up – happy at this for the Christmas period & lower than I've been at this time for many a year!!)

Keep calm – we're all in this together! Wash hands, be kind, continue to follow all latest Government guidelines for C-19 virus. Be positive for the vaccine – its here and inoculation has started! Take it when offered.

Day/Weight/Comment

01/02 132.8 -11.1 miles walked yesterday, the ice and snow is starting to melt, luckily we got out early cuz now there will be only indoor exercise for me until Tuesday; we have been contacted by NHS test and trace, we have been in contact with a person who has tested positive for Corona virus and we now have to self isolate:( I plan on doing some jogging on the spot in the garage and also some stretching and toning exercises. 415 calories in credit yesterday, I really need to keep my calories down the next few days as I will not be able to do the mileage I usually do.
01/03 132.8 -- 2 x 30 minutes jogging in place, just put my music on and went for it! I was really surprised that I didn't get out of breath! It's a bit boring though!! 101 calories over.
01/04 132.8 – 30 mins jogging in place yesterday. Being confined to barracks I'm really getting on with my knitting; a shawl for our 4th grandchild due in May. I've already done my jogging in place today; thanks to UTMom81; 55 mins whilst watching Utube film of a 7 day hike in the Smoky Mountains – brilliant!! Kept me going for the full 55 mins!! As long as neither of us have any Covid symptons tomorrow we're released!! (Fingers crossed) Yippeee! So as DH is self isolating too and not at work, we are using the time to take our Christmas tree and decorations down and stowing them back in the loft.
01/05 131.8 - Did half an hour of toning/stretching exercises/yoga poses yesterday before 55 mins jogging in place. Neither self nor DH have developed any covid symptons so we are released from self isolation today, but sadly we are being plunged back into national lockdown again with effect from this morning, on the brightside that at least we are able to get out for exercise. The snow and ice has practically melted away now so once the frost has cleared I'll be out burning of calories!!
01/06 131.8 - Oh it was so wonderful to be able to get out doors yesterday, it's totally right you don't realise what you've got until it's taken away!! 13.17 miles walked yesterday including

20 mins of jogging.
These are before and after of me, first taken in 2011 before I started my the final attempt to lose weight, the second at New Year 2019 (I don't appear to have any more recent ones of me other than mostly being hidden behind one or other of my little DGC! Not been or done anthing to warrent having photo/s taken of just me over this last year!!) There has been no change since then other than my hair is longer!!

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KEEP SAFE EVERYONE

. Keep calm – we're all in this together!

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ZizzyBumble · January 2021

Hi. I weigh in Kg and also record my Happy Scale trend

Round 130 SW 57.2. EW 56.5. Loss 0.7 kg
Round 131 SW 55.6 EW 56.1. Loss 0.5 kg
Round 132 SW 56 EW 54.7. Loss 1.3kg
Round 133 SW 54.7 EW 54.0. Loss 0.7kg
Round 134 SW 54.2 EW 53.7. Loss 0.5kg
Round 135 SW 53.6. EW 53.4 Loss 0.2kg
Round 136 SW 53 EW 54 Gain 1 kg but it was Christmas and the New Year

Sat 2 53.9. trend ⬆️ Happy scale trend will have to catch up with the fact I am not eating as much!
Sun 3 53.9 trend ↔️ I’d hoped to see a drop but at least it’s not a gain
Mon 4 54.1 trend ⬆️ The scale is not my friend, I was expecting to see a drop today 👿
Tue 5 53.7 trend ↔️ That’s better and more in line with my expectations 😊
Wed 5 53.5 trend ⬇️ 😀.
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Honey_Pumpkin39 · January 2021

Start weight (31 August 2020): 349.2 lbs
Start weight for 137 challenge: 324.2
Aim for 11 January: 321.2

2 January 2021:324.2 This is the first time I have gone up over the festive period, and am determined to see it come back down in the next ten days. I feel very determined today for sure:)
3 January 2021: 324.2 This was a good day, getting back to the 'normal' way of eating, just need the scales to reflect it!
4 January 2021: 324.8 Oh dear, NYE camembert and crusty bread (and champagne) coming home to roost!
5 January 2021: 324.1 Coming back down, that's good. God I was hungry yesterday though, just eating normally but it was hard work to stick to 16:8. I did it and the scales will come down.
6 January 2021: 323.6 Another good day, and I can see the scales coming down. I think this is the least amound of weight I've ever put on over the holidays, and the fastest that I've taken it back off, so that's good.
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UTMom81 · January 2021

@jemtred and @musicsax What transformations!!! Thank you both for posting these pics. It's great to see the fruits of the labor we are all immersed in here. Great job, both of you!

UTMom81 · January 2021

Hope_bay74 wrote: »

Round 137 (1)

Steps: 6017
CPAP: 91%
H2O: ok

May I ask what the CPAP percentages mean?

Love your No $pending goal! Lol.

UTMom81 · January 2021

61 year old female; 5’5"
Highest Weight: 213
Lowest Weight: 143
SW: 188.4
GW: (for now: 165--will set it lower later)

Round History

Rd 129 SW: approx.186; EW: 181.6
Rd 130 SW: 181.6, EW: 182.6
Rd 131 SW: 181.6, EW:181.6
Rd 132 SW: 181.6, EW 178.8
Rd 133 SW: 179.8, EW 179.6 (Thanksgiving)
Rd 134 SW: 179.6, EW 176.2
Rd 135 SW: 176.2, EW 176.8
Rd 136 SW: 177.4, EW 177.8 (Christmas)

Day/Weight/Comment
01/02 177.8 Lots of exercise yesterday, but no loss yet. Bought food that should help me get back in the groove, so I'm hoping for and working toward, a good round. I do still have some craving demons to battle with after the holidays, so that will be my biggest challenge this round, I think. Going for high protein, lots of veggies and some berries today.
01/03 176.8 Moving in the right direction again. Yay! Stayed well within calorie range yesterday with lots of exercise. Cravings are beginning to lessen. Did 15:9 IF and hoping for longer than that today.
01/04 176.6 Did my cooking for the week (well a lot of it anyway). Am trying a couple new recipes for lunch and dinner that I’m excited about from skinnytaste.com. Feeling like I’m back in the groove with my eating, with IF, and with exercise, so hopefully this will be a good round. Did 17:7 IF yesterday. Back to work for the first time in a month today (Mom’s illness, death, then holidays). Will see how that affects my “groove.”
01/05 176.2 Had a really good day eating only the things I had pre-cooked/pre-planned. Did 17:7 IF again yesterday which seems to be a good place for me to be. Back at the office went ok even though I really don’t see why any of us in education are in-person. We really should be remote learning right now because we are one of the hottest spots in the world for Covid in my county. But NO! Off to work we go! Hoping for a walk at lunch today if the weather holds off.
01/06 176.4 Gave into a chocolate craving yesterday, but it could have been much worse. The little pieces I ate should have still been within calorie range, so hopefully this is a normal fluctuation. It’s tiny anyway, so I’m not going to stress over it. It’s not supposed to rain here and I’m working from home today, so I’m hoping to get in a good walk with the dog during a break. Have all my meals ready to go, so there should be a little extra time in my day for activity. Did 17:7 IF yesterday.
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JANUARY EXERCISE GOALS:
EXERCISE BIKE—100 miles
WALKING—50 miles (outside or with walking workout videos if weather is bad)
HIKING—at least one hike in the mountains during January

01/02 8 miles on the exercise bike; 2.4-mile walk in the neighborhood,
01/03 1.5-mile walk with stroller and granddaughter; 5-mile HIKE in the Smokies on an absolutely perfect weather day--don't get many like this in January here, so I took advantage of it on the spur of the moment.
01/04 3.22 miles walking, 7.1 miles on the exercise bike, some stretching too, which I really need.
01/05 6-mile exercise bike routine
01/06 1.58-mile walk during my lunch at work. Took a break from the bike last night though
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TOTALS for January:
EXERCISE BIKE: 21.1 miles
WALKING: 13.7 miles
HIKES: 1—completed on 1/2/21 maybe I can get in another one this month if the weather will cooperate

Mondowefte · January 2021

F 37 158cm (5'2)

SW 136.6kg (Jan 2020)
CW 116.4kg
GW (11 January) 115.5kg

Round 123 - 135: 13.6kg loss
Round 136: 0.3kg loss

Day/Weight/Comment
2/1 116.3kg
Back again after not posting for a few rounds. I was still working on this, just had a lot going on in my head as well. Happy to be back.

3/1 116.3kg
Have been going to the gym with friends, and maintain my deficit. Hopefully the extra weight from the holidays will work it's way off again. Most of it is probably food bulk and water weight, as I was close to maintenance calories, even on feast days.

4/1 115.7kg
Had a migraine today, so no exercise and very little food. MFP was whinging. Oh well. It's not like it's everyday. Tried to keep my water up at least.

5/1 115.6kg
Took another recovery day after my migraine yesterday. I always feel washed out the next day. Organised to get to the pool with some friends tomorrow.

6/1 115.5kg
Really poor sleep, so I didn't get to the pool. Going to try again tomorrow.

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SModa61 · January 2021

2021 is here! This will be an interesting round. Driving husband to the airport today (1/1/21). He is traveling to check in on his mom, and then also check-in on our never-ending condo repairs (should have been done in October). It’s a little nerve racking to have him traveling, and traveling alone during these times, but it is necessary. We have also decided that when we head down together in February, we will drive. And not fly. Anyhow…. Hubby is away for this whole round. I would traditionally eat ice cream and Chinese food the whole time he is gone, so, to avoid this, I really need to focus on my pre-planning and tracking and not bringing temptations into the house. This would also normally be a nice quite time for me, but instead, I am filling in as daycare for my almost 1 year old grandson. Lunch will be outside my home and I will be getting home just in time to scramble for dinner. Planning and preparing for each day is going to be key if I am going to continue to fit in daily exercise and keeping my daily calories under goal. I know I can do this, it will just take some focus.

Goals for round 137, adapt to the dynamics of this round, and to try and lose 1 more lb. I would like to hit my stated goal of 129 by the end of January.

Previous Goals

- Get under 150
- Get under 145 by my birthday (10/26)
- Get to pre-COVID weight from Feb 2020, 142.4
- Get under 140 before Thanksgiving 2020,
- Not gain over Thanksgiving,
- Get below 135
- Lose min 2 lb during December
- Walk/run to Sombrero B for sunrise photo
- Maintain losses of time in Florida
- Maintain weight for round 136 which included Xmas as well as New Years

Female
Height 5’ 4.5”
Age 59

UHW - 9/13/01 168.8
Recent low weight - 5/24/17 - 126
CSW - 9/14/20 153.0
UGW 129.0

Round 126 equivalent: -3.8 9/14-9/23
Round 127: -2.0 9/24-10/3
Round 128: -1.4 10/4-10/13
Round 129: -1.4 10/14-10/23
Round 130: -2.2 10/24-11/2
Round 131: -2.8 11/3-11/12
Round 132: -2.2 11/13-11/22
Round 133: -.8 11/12-12/2
Round 134: -3.8 12/3-12/12
Round 135: -.6 12/13-12/22
Round 136: 0.0 12/23-1/1

Running total, since Sept 14, 2020: -21.0

Round 137 – starting weight 132.0

1/2 – 133.0 It’s ok. IMM I am blaming sodium. It should shake out.

1/3 – 131.4 Nice number and unexpected. It is different addressing dinners for one. When not responsible for feeding anyone else, my past habit would be to not cook and eat like I mentioned in my intro paragraph. This morning I have pre-tracked both today (home)and tomorrow (first babysitting day), to keep focused on good habits and make sure that I have what I need available to me.

1/4 – 131.8 The bounce. I don’t know if it is because I am nearing my stated goal, but I am unfortunately starting to battle the drive towards unplanned eating. During my earlier rounds, I was feeling empowered which kept everything going, and that is waning. (maybe this is also due to the impact of the holidays, not sure) This concerns me and it concerns me in particular once getting to maintenance. Anyone else deal with this and have insights? On another note – today is day one as babysitter!!!!

1/5 – 131.4 Second time seeing this number, so it’s feeling more real. Yesterday babysitting, worked well for not being tempted to pick at food (not in my own home), but not the best for my exercise options and then this morning I overslept. Will have to figure today out.

1/6 – 130.2 Way too good to be true. Yesterday was interesting from and exercise point of view. Had accidentally woken up late, and with other tasks more critical, I did not get in any exercise before heading to daughter’s to babysit. GS is 11 months, so not a lot of movement during those hours. Other challenges I participate in, require various degrees of exercise. Decided, bike sound acceptable, planned on my minimum 20, but did 30. Later in the evening, I looked at the rings on my apple watch and saw the pathetic numbers. At 8:30 PM, decided to go out for a walk to close my rings. Resulted in over 4 miles. I kept adding “one more street”. Maybe I will start paying attention to those rings more often.

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Goal for round 137 – Use elliptical for five out of ten days, Walk minimum of 4 miles for 5 out of ten days (do not have to be mutually exclusive), Work on starting to include regular full body exercise (still TBD)

1/1 - PM: PM: Solo walk 0:56:56 at 13’58” pace for 4.07 miles, avg HR 133 BPM; 2 min forearm, 2 min mixed planks; 1 min knee pushups (15), 1 min squat (30), 1 min situp
1/2 - PM: Indoor cycle 31 min; 0:26:34 Solo walk/jog at 11’59” pace for 2.21 miles, avg HR 157 BPM; 3 min mixed plank; 1 min sit up (20), 1 min squat (28), 1 min knee push ups (21)
1/3 - AM: Indoor cycle 15 min; PM: 1:14:55 Solo walk at 14’53” pace for 5.03 miles, and HR 121 BPM; 4 min mixed planks; 1 min situp (20), 1 min squat (31) (221 25/60)
1/4 - AM: Elliptical 20 min; 6 min mixed planks (247 25/60)
1/5 - PM: Indoor cycle 30 min; 4 min mixed planks, 1 min situp (21), 1 min squat (32); 0:57:55 Solo Walk at 14’15” pace for 4.06 miles, avg hr 121 BPM
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ROUND 136 TOTAL: 0.0
TOTAL SINCE 9/14: -21.0

CamandJarvis · January 2021

You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better than you were before

29, 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
R128 EW: 151.0
R129 EW: 151.0
R130 EW: 152.6
R131 EW: 153.9
R132 EW: 150.6
R133 EW: 151.2
R134 EW: 149.3
R135 EW: 149.5
R136 EW: 148.4

Last weight
01/01 - 148.4

Round Goal: Fast 16+hrs on weekdays, 14+hrs on weekends. Up the water! Water minimum: 75oz, Goal: 91oz.

Day, Weight, Comment
01/02 - 151.2
01/03 - 147.9
01/04 - 147.0
01/05 - 148.1
01/06 - 148.8 - BF needed out of the house and got approval from his boss to be away from his computer long enough to go get dinner. Those opportunities are few and far between so we ventured out to grab Mexican food - aka salty chips! Was barely able to reach my 64oz of water so that isn't helping with water retention, either. Need to get on it in the morning. Usually I can drink water quickly in morning and taper off but lately I've been slacking in morning and running the fine line between catching up to goal or waking up several times in the middle of the night. Oops! Fasted only 16hrs but BF made breakfast (a reason for him to take a break from the computer). Unfortunately, dog jumped fence once while in the backyard enjoying weather. Second time, she escaped the house to jump the fence. She's never done that before until the last couple days! So my breakfast got cold while searching for her ): But it did push me over 16hrs, so that's a win! Today shouldn't be difficult to reach 17hrs. And I can't be too much of a couch potato since the dog has to be monitored when she goes outside. Ugh. Glad its warmed up at least.
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Previous Day's Comments

01/02 - TOM bloat is kicking my behind! I feel less puffy but my tummy definitely looks more puffy. Need to cut the TOM cravings. Best Friend sent me reeses flats and I've been indulging on 1-2 of those the last couple days. Need them GONE. Think I crave because they're in the house and visible, honestly. Fasted 16.5hrs. Hit 64oz water. Going to push more water on this lazy day and see if I can move the bloat along elsewhere. Have 1 more serving of italian wedding soup and then 1.5 servings of last nights baked parmesan garlic chicken (with sides) for lunch the next few days. Getting brave and comfortable in kitchen so I'm planning on using leftover carrots, spinach, and orzo in a soup for lunches. Have a base soup recipe for them, need to figure out what protein will go best from my options: chicken, bacon, beans. Beans for sure, I think. Not sure about adding either of the other two. BF will try to make the lemon pepper chicken tonight if work slows down enough. Need to use chicken before it goes bad. Otherwise, I'll likely be taking direction from him and learning his recipe for it. So happy cooking is feeling less like a chore and more of something I look forward to. HUGE improvement.
01/03- Back down, feeling less bloated. Ended up having steaks last night. I was super hungry so I went back for more comfort food: rolls filled with homemade mashed potatoes. Yum. Thankfully, I was quite satiated after that. The extra carbs from that may account for the visible bloat I have hanging on. I'm alright with that! Managed 16 hrs but I was huuuuungry. 75oz down the hatch. Could've drank more, but I woke up the last few nights in the middle of the night to pee and I DID NOT want to do it again so tapered off water early.
01/04 - Broke fast early (15hr) because BF made breakfast for us to use up the last of the package and not waste it. Got 70oz water only. Missed dinner due to being at the dealership. Managed a deal I didn't think was at all possible AND got a great trade in value (talking $3-4k more) that I couldn't say no to. And winter sale was still going on, so the truck was $8000 below list price. Old truck was dying. Transmission going out, not reliable. We avoided driving it, but its the only vehicle that could fit all of us and driving either 12 or 22hr round trips to pick kiddos up got to be a really nervous thing because we weren't sure the old truck would make it. Now we have a brand new (2021), a diesel (which, if our future plans go well, we need and had been discussed for a couple years now), and a long term vehicle we don't have to worry about anymore. Its a huge relief despite my payments going up. Did my homework and its more than doable so not too worried about it. Anywhoot, because travel (had to drive an hour) water wasn't the most ideal and definitely forgot to grab the dinner BF set aside for me. Guess that's my lunch.
01/05 - Carby carby. Had homemade chicken fried rice and egg rolls for dinner. Was delicious, but I usually do bump up a bit when I eat it. 65oz water. Fasted 19hrs but was so hungry yesterday from skipping dinner and BF made breakfast tacos, I couldn't say no. Longer eating window also likely accounted for the blip up in weight. Back to normal fasting window today.
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Dedicated Stretching: 2/15 Daily incorporation: 5/31

01/01 - Dedicated: x, Daily: ✓
01/02 - Dedicated: x, Daily: ✓
01/03 - Dedicated: ✓, Daily: ✓ - Managed a seated upper body dedicated stretch. Arms, shoulders, sides, back, and belly! Felt so good. Next - lower body (:
01/04 - Dedicated: ✓, Daily: ✓ - Got to do two dedicated lower body stretches. Hammys stiff so did a little in morning and a little after dinner.

01/05 - Dedicated: x, Daily: ✓ - Started a dedicated stretch but interrupted by BF when he realized dog was not in backyard. Did some jogging through the neighborhood in search of her, though!

SModa61 · January 2021

@jemtred and @musicsax I love the before and after pics. I don't have much "before", but when I worked for Weightwatchers, the coordinator for my primary center, wanted before pics posted for members to see. Mine was 2001, my 40th birthday. The embarrassing part was that members would come up to me saying "I didn't know you were allowed to do WW while pregnant". Well, WW does not and I was not..... I'll see if I can find pics from my high and low, for fun. Currently above my low (about 5 lb), but closing in on my "happy place".

Anabirgite · January 2021

Happy New Year, I wish you all a blessed, healthy and safe new year. I hope to meet my goal this month or next. I know as you get closer it gets slower so I am trying to allow myself time. Last year I also met my goal and then stupidly thought I was done, then surprise to no-one but me I gained almost all the weight back. As a New Years resolution I am going to try to continue tracking and logging after I meet my goal, and then figure out how to do maintenance.

Goals
- Log Log Log, this is the secret to success for me.
- Apple Watch-Triple Move and Exercise Ring, Minimum 14 hours Stand
- CICO- Eat at MFP Calorie allowance including exercise

SW:126
GW:118
Round 136 EW: 119.1
Round SW 122
Round GW 118
Day/Weight/Comment
01/02- 122- I know this is bloat from NYE, I always bloat 2 days after and this will hopefully dissolve itself around Monday- so I write this down trying to convince my head I did not gain 3 pounds. I am still in holiday mode here, husband off, kids both home, most picturesque snow scape outside window, I am even attending a wedding shower today. I know I should be starting my goals now, but I really think I am not going to get my act together until Monday.
01/03-123
01/04-121.4 Well It is now Monday and time to start getting my act together- Saturday we had the most beautiful ice and snow covering I have ever seen! It was a winter fairyland outside that luckily only interfered with my phone and internet until this morning but for the other half of town they lost electricity, I pray is working for them now. I am slowly losing my bloat and probably tomorrow have a more accurate starting round weight.
01/05-121.8 Thought I would experiment and eat all my exercise calories yesterday (by finishing all the Christmas cookies- only some dough in freezer left now ). That rationalization sounded smart yesterday, not so much now

01/06- 121.2 Sticky downward but at least I am going downward. Did not realized how dependent I have become on my apple watch. Forgot to initialize exercise when started playing pickleball so did not get any credit- Waaaa! Wasn't sure what to do- kind pathetic when you think about it. Relieved I went downward - I even ate 2 of the frozen cookie dough balls, nothing is safe from me.
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01/02- Essentrics, Bodypump, elliptical- AppleWatch Total Cal: 2181
01/03-3 mile outside walk, 2 1/2 hours pickleball- AWTC: 2497
01/04- Body Pump, 2 hours pickleball- AWTC: 2440
01/05- Essentrcs, 1 hour, 2 hours pickleball, elliptical 30 minutes AWTC- 2209
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jaccimc63 · January 2021

Female, 5ft. 6 in.
Age 57
Akron, Ohio

OSW: 186 (March 2018)
Maintenance: 140-145 (December 2018)

My 98th Round!

Being overweight is hard.
Maintaining a healthy weight is hard.
Choose your hard.

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 Year’s
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)
End R128: 143 (+.5)
End R129: 142.5 (-.5)
End R130: 144 (+1.5)
End R131: 144(0)
End R132: 143 (-1)
End R133: 144 (+1) Thanksgiving
End R134: 143.5
End R135: 143.5
End R136: 143.5 Christmas and New Year

SW: 143.5

Day/Weight/Comment

01/02 - 145 - Some life changing events happened earlier this week. My husband had surgery Monday which resulted in a diagnosis of bladder cancer. We indulged in a little comfort food this week which was OK. We find out Tuesday the prognosis along with the treatment plan. I urged him to consider retiring so he can focus on his health and he may do that. My 94 year old Mother in law was hospitalized on Tuesday with Covid 19 and a serious UTI. She has been improving with antibiotics and Remdesivir, but she gave it to my 71 year old brother in law and his wife while they were caring for her. Hopefully, they won't have to be hospitalized.

In addition to the medical issues, I'm an accountant for a CPA firm and tax season starts next week. I typically work 60 to 80 hours a week until April 15th. I'm going to have to have a conference with the partners to balance my husband's illness with the work expectations. I'm expecting them to allow me to work from home as much as needed.

All that being said, I am going to have to stay healthy to get through these times. Part of that is staying at a reasonable weight and keeping plenty of healthy food choices in the house. At my previous weight of 186, my blood pressure and cholesterol were too high and my energy was very low, which my weight loss has reversed. I'm also very glad that my husband has maintained a healthy weight and continued to exercise up until the bladder issues started. He is in great shape to fight his battle.

01/03 - 144 - Thank you to everyone who sent well wishes. It really means a lot to me. So far my in laws are managing their symptoms.
01/04 - 143.5 - First day back in the office since 12/22. Someone accidently left the steam heat on in our building over the New Year holiday and it is 92F in my office. It is 35F outside. Unfortunately, none of our floor to ceiling windows open. I'll be drinking plenty of water today and probably sweating off a few pounds.
01/05 - 143.5
01/06 - 143.5 - We got great news yesterday! Although my husband has the aggressive type of cancer, we caught it early enough that it appears to have not gotten outside of his bladder. There are more surgeries and treatments ahead, but we are thrilled that the prognosis looks good for now.
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Anabirgite · January 2021

@Anabirgite -that is the main problem with “a diet!” My realization from a few years ago after a major WW fail faithfully following their plan. You go on a diet to lose only to return to the old WOE and regain. I no longer DIET, I have found a new WOE which works for me which I continue to mostly follow and I love it! [/quote]

Thank you, @quiltingjaine, wise words I need to follow.

SModa61 · January 2021

@jaccimc63 Your husband sounds identical to my friend's husband. He is about a year and a half ahead of you guys, but doing well. Wishing you the same.

jaccimc63 · January 2021

@jemtred and @musicsax - I love your pictures!

CamandJarvis · January 2021

@jemtred
Oh my! You look absolutely fantastic!

CamandJarvis · January 2021

@musicsax

Another?! I'm loving these before and afters! Seeing a numbers difference and seeing a picture are two very different things. I love numbers (engineer here, of course I do), but holy moly the pictures are downright INSPIRING. Come on, Cam, get it together!

You look more than great! Thank you for sharing (:

tess453 · January 2021

SW: 11st 7.6
CW: 11st 6.8
GW: 9st 7
Day/Weight/Comment
01/04 - 11st 7.4
01/05 -DIdnt weigh
01/06 - 11st 6.8
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CamandJarvis · January 2021

@jaccimc63 That's some very good news! I hope the medical team can get it out and away -- FOREVER. Will keep you and your husband in my thoughts! Sending lots of healing vibes and strength your way for healing moving forward. Please keep us updated, I love a good happy ending (speaking it into the universe!)

Lilylady3k · January 2021

You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.

Female, 5’3”, 60
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
2021 SW: 212 BMI 37.6 (1/1/2021)
GW: <200 in 2020 BMI 35.2
UGW: 165 BMI 29.2 Overweight NOT Obese

My goal for 2021 is to get into ONEderland and make it stick. Changing my life.
Plans:
🔹Find workout routine that works (walk, bike, planks, yoga, swim, take advantage of retirement to be more active); target walking 100 miles each month
🔹Drink more water (target min 64-80 oz daily; start with 1 glass before coffee)
🔹Journal 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)
🔹Daily Vitamins (Dr’s orders; need to not ignore)
🔹Drink less alcohol (3 AF days per week; ~12 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
SWR122: 241 (8/6/2020)
R122 20200804: 234.8 (-6.2)
R123 20200824: 231.4 (-3.4)
R124 20200903: 229.3 (-2.1)
R125 20200913: 227.7 (-1.6) Daily check-in but DNW 10 days @ fishing camp 🎣
R126 20200923: 224.8 (-2.9)
R127 20201003: 221.1 (-3.7)
R128 20201013: 220.3 (-.8)
R129 20201023: 219.6 (-.7)
R130 20201102: 219.0 (-.6)
R131 20201112: 216.8 (-2.2)
R132 20201122: 214.6 (-2.2)
R133 20201202: 214.4 (-.2)
R134 20201212: 213.3 (-1.1)
R135 20201222: 212.9 (-.4)

R136 20200101: 211.4 (-1.5)

R137: Getting back on board with focus on weight loss in the new year! Reviewed my plan and ready to execute.
Exercise Goal for this round: Bike 3x, Walk 8x, Plank 10x
🎯Mini Goal: See the ZERO … 210

Day/Weight/Previous Day’s Comment
2/2 DNW @ fishing camp 🎣 Walked .5 miles, plank, fishing caught nothing, 1971 cal, 78 net carbs, toast with 1 small glass champagne.
2/3 211.6 Walked 3 miles after 5 hr drive, plank, 1531 cal, 48 net carbs, 2 wine. Time to get back on plan ... saw this number on Dec 15 and it is a relief that it returned after seeing higher numbers during the holidays.
2/4 210.1 Walk 5 miles, plank, 1751 cal, 57 net carbs, AF.
2/5 210.0 Walked 3.7 miles in Memorial Park, plank, 1902 cal, 64 net carbs, 1 glass wine.
2/6 210.1 Walked 3 miles, plank, 1735 cal, 27 net carbs, 2 glass wine.
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JANUARY EXERCISE GOALS:
EXERCISE BIKE - 30 min 5x
WALKING - 100 miles
PLANK - 1 min 20x

Exercise Goal for this round:

Bike 30 min 3x:
Walk 8x: 5 (Total 15.5 miles)
Plank 1 min 10x: 5

MomLarisa · January 2021

44, 6' trying to maintain at 150. Have to track here for accountability. More water, more low/0 calorie snacks when starving.

1/3 160 tough jump lesson today
1/4 159.4 Walked the ponies
1/5 159 rode/walked
1/6 158.2 a bit surprised as I had Canes and part of a Cream puff last night. I may see a delayed jump tomorrow...

Tesha231 · January 2021

Tesha
HW: 186
GW: 150
R134 172.6
R135 172.8
R136 170.1
R137 Goal: Continue IF 16:8. Lose a pound. MOVE more. Stretch out daily.

Day/Weight/Comment
1/2 170.1 Can’t believe the NYE drop held. Still think it may be hard to maintain this round but dang determined to trade that 7 for a 6 now.
1/3 - 170.4
1/4 - 172.1 the drop rebounded. So weird. Struggled thru my first exercise video in a long time yesterday. Left me feeling sore today. Didn’t log my food so can’t look back and see where I went wrong. But today is a new day!
1/5 _ 171.1 My scale is psycho. It can't be anything I'm doing. lol Ice storm sagas continue in the Midwest. No power last night meant early bedtime! Appreciating the electricity this a.m.
1/6 - 171.0
1/7 -
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acrylicfox · January 2021

@Jaccimc63 Fantastic news!

sllm1 · January 2021

oxnina · January 2021

Round Goals
- drink at least 64 oz of water
- track my food intake
- go for a walk every day

01/01 SW: 244.4 lbs
GW: 150 lbs

01/02: 244.3 lbs: (-0.1lbs) Rough start for food yesterday. Went for a long walk (didn’t track how long

01/03: 243.2 lbs: (-1.1lbs)Yesterday was better. Usually every weekend my husband likes to go and get fast food breakfast. I looked up what I previously would get and realized it was 1000 calories! I made a smarter decision and it was only 450 calories instead skipped lunch and had a filling dinner but I was way under my calories and at 9:30 I was scrambling to eat things to get over 1200 calories and get rid of my headache.

01/04: 242.7 lbs:(-0.5 lbs) went on a 5 km walk yesterday which was wonderful! My hubby once again convinced me to eat out (with the promises to not again this week) so I’m not really sure how many calories were in my dinner. Feeling happy and well

01/05: 241.8 lbs (-.9 lbs): back to work yesterday after being on vacation. I’m currently working from home due to Covid and I’d normally snack throughout the day but I didn’t! Yay! I was slightly over my calories but honestly happy that I didn’t feel starving and felt satisfied. Wasn’t able to get on a walk though.

01/06: 240.7 lbs (-1.1 lbs): yesterday was a good day.. it’s getting easier now. I’m eating a bit more food the last couple days and I’m finding it’s helping with my hunger. Went for a 30 min walk on my lunch break, but didn’t reach my water goal

GrandmaJackie · January 2021

Round 137

Please join us! Starting on 01/02 JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS, we will begin Round 137
Anyone can join us at anytime during the round.

Join us! If we stay mindful we can do this, you can do this.

Welcome back past members, welcome new members, let's keep each other accountable for another 10 days!

Here is what you do: Post your daily weight and add little comments along the way of how your day went. Post everyday to let us know how you're doing! Copy and paste the days in your response--tell us how much you lost and other non scale victories (NSV) you'd like to share.

FOR NEWBIES - I find it easiest to copy the dates to a document or note in my device and edit it each morning. Then copy and paste to the message board. MFP will return you to the spot on the board where you left off on your previous visit which is nice to know if you like to scan all of the posts.

Goals
- check in at least every other day
- Participate
- Low carb

SW: 167.2 (1/2 starting weight)
GW: 165
Day/Weight/Comment
01/02 167.1 ~ {Steps 7,666} ~ Trying to get packed for our sort getaway so no real exercise but was able to focus on healthy food choices.
01/03166.9 ~ {Steps 14,064} ~ We had a fabulous time at our favorite cabin. Btw, so far so good with keeping my goals yay!
01/04 no weighing ~ {Steps 10,364} ~ Since the holidays are over now it’s time to get a regular routine in......
01/05 166.4 {Steps 14,148} ~ Bonus we had a fabulous getaway plus I was able to make healthy food choices.
01/06 166.4 {Steps TBD} ~

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👍🏼👍🏼 This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE. 👍🏼👍🏼

My goals are EARLY morning workouts and NIGHTLY YOGA

Long term goal is to get back to maintenance by SUMMER, JUNE!

January goals
1 Log everything!
2 Morning walks (except Sundays)
3 Yoga (3 to 4 times weekly)
4. Minimum sweets (work them in my calorie goal)
5. Control boredom and emotional eating
6. Keep negative thoughts at bay!

musicsax · January 2021

@jaccimc63 - So pleased to hear the positive news for DH. still keeping everything crossed for him that treatment goes well and tell him he needs to have PMA (positive mental attitude) it makes all the dfference as well as getting good treatment. Sending lots of positive thoughts and vibes xx

starrjulia8 · January 2021

Starr
Age 39 Height: 5.8
Highest Weight: 229.6 (March 2016)
January 1st 2020 226.5
January 1st 2020 195.5
Ultimate Goal Weight 175 by August 2021

January goal Is 4 lbs aggressive? If I had gained a lot than not really. I checked last January I lost 10lbs but I went from not trying to trying.

However not starting from the beginning, 191.5 by February 1st.
Goals
-Toning arms, core 3 days a week with out the use of a gym
-Planks 4 times a week
-stay the course work lunch walk, morning Zumba
-Add in 10 minute Zumba before leaving work or before bed
-Under 2000 calories everyday for month of January
-No cookies cakes candy chips and no juice
-no alcohol in January
-no eating out

Aggressive for January but January is a cleansing month.

Round 115 SW: 223.1 EW: 218.1 -4.3

Round 116 SW: 218.1 EW: 217.9 -0.9
Round 117 SW: 217.9 EW: 215.4 -2.5
Round 118 SW: 215.4 EW: 214.3 -1.1
Round 119 SW: 214.3 EW: 212.7 -1.6
Round 120 SW: 212.7 EW: 211.0 -1.7
Round 121 SW: 211.0 EW: 207.1 -3.9
Round 122 SW: 207.1 EW: 206.4 -0.7
Round 123 SW: 206.4 EW: 205.2 -1.2
Round 124 SW: 205.2 EW: 202.6 -2.6
Round 125 SW: 202.2 EW: 201.4 -0.8
Round 126 SW: 201.4 EW: 198.9 -2.5
Round 127 SW: 198.9 EW: 198.7 -0.2
Round 128 SW: 198.7 EW: 199.0 +0.3
Round 129 SW: 199.0 EW: 198.5 -0.5
Round 130 SW: 198.5 EW: 198.6 +0.1
Round 131 SW: 198.6 EW: 198.6 0.0
Round 132 SW: 198.6 EW: 193.6 -5.0
Round 133 SW: 193.6 EW: 196.2 +2.9
Round 134 SW: 196.2 EW: 195.7 -1.5
Round 135 SW: 195.7 EW: 195.4 -0.3
Round 136 SW: 195.4 EW: 195.5 +0.1

Round 137 SW: 195.5

01/02 DNW
01/03 196.9
01/04 196.3
01/05 195.3 14885 steps 1681 calories yesterday
01/06 195.7 15125 steps 1446 calories yesterday I had homemade chicken fried rice too. However my sister put additional soy sauce (advised against) and it was very salty. I cannot drink enough water last night and today.
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quiltingjaine · January 2021

@Lilylady3k If someone hasn’t already said it - At the top right of the initial post (on my phone) there is a little Star. Tap that (it turns gold) and it will save this thread. Then when you tap the star on the community page it will bring you back. When the round is over, you can turn the little star off and it won’t pull up old rounds. I have had little luck searching for ANYTHING on MFP!

tiabirdie56 · January 2021

* ROUND 137 ( January 2- January 11)
Seeking lower bodyfat%
My name is Tish.
Age: 64
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 260
2021 Start Wgt:215 (Jan 1)
CW: 212
RGW: Lose 1/2 to 1 pound
FGW: 175
*It's easier for me to think 10lbs ahead at a time*

(Lowest weight 171.2~March 17, 2019)

{Round 136 - 215 EW}Dec 31 2020
{Round 137- EW}Jan 10 2021
{Day/Weight/Comment}

R136)Fr•1/01-(Th- 4pm, 8:30pm~24hrs) 70g carbs
Sa•12/02-(Fr- 12pm, 7:30pm ~15.5hrs) 53g carbs
Su•12/03-(Sa- 1pm, 6pm ~17.5hrs) 93g carbs
Mo•12/04- 212lbs- A 28lb gain in 2020. I definitely have reasons for it, but no excuses. I have taken out all weight loss/gain information from 2017 through 2020. (except for 1 reminder) So, on with the fat and water weight loss. (Su- 11am, 5:30pm, 8pm ~17hrs) 96g carbs.

Tu•12/05- 214- I expect a rollercoaster ride. (Mo-4:30pm~ 20.5hrs.) 25g carbs. OMAD. begin 24 hr liquid fast at 5:30pm Tue.

We•12/06- 212lbs - (Tu/5• 24hr liquid fast/end 5:30pm🔚) 2g carbs ✔begin 24hr dry fast Tue 5:30pm thru Wed 5:30pm ~ended dry fast at 10:30am.

■Bodyfat% using Vanity Planet BF scale
■BMI using National Heart Lung & Blood Institute app

link to: Waist to Height Ratio

link to: Waist to Hip Ratio

link to: Cucumber Detox Water Recipe

SBMI ~ Smart Body Mass Index Link

Seeking lower bodyfat%

•3lbs lost ✔
•BMI lowered points
•BF% reduced

■2021
R137/SW: 212 (new start)

Just Give Me 10 Days ~ Round 137

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