Just Give Me 10 Days ~ Round 140
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Round 140
Age: 39
Height: 5’ 3”
SW: 163
CW: 128.8
GW: 125
GW for this round: 127.5
Round 135 (10): 136.6 to 133.6 (-3.0 lbs)
Round 136 (11): 133.6 to 133.2 (-0.4 lbs)
Round 137 (12): 133.2 to 131.8 (-1.4 lbs)
Round 138 (13): 131.8 to 130.2 (-1.6 lbs)
Round 139 (14): 130.2 to 128.8 (-1.4 lbs)
Goals for this round:
- Walk at least 1.75 miles with the dog each night
- Export my data from the various programs I’m using and combine into one spreadsheet for analysis
- Decide on my “reward” for hitting my goal weight!
2/1 - 128.6 - Hello to February and a new round! I did a great HIIT workout this morning, but I think it’s making me hungrier than usual. I’ve stuck to my meal prep though. It’s a gorgeous day here (so sorry to those getting buried with snow!) and I’ve already taken the kids out once. I hoping to get outside again this afternoon.
2/2 - 128.4 - My daughter declared yesterday afternoon that it was “Car Day” and we HAD to make a Car Day cake for her little brother (who is obsessed with cars and trucks.) This is exactly what I want my kids to see and experience - that all foods are available as long as we eat them in moderation. I’m not going to ruin her fun by declaring we can’t have cake in the house because Mommy is on a diet! So we made a yellow butter cake with vanilla buttercream, and she went crazy with the sprinkles and asked me to write “Happy Car Day” on it. We tried to get little brother to do some sprinkles but he just tried to grab handfuls of cake. Then the whole family had small pieces after dinner and it went back into the fridge - was I tempted to eat more of it? Absolutely, but I didn’t and I didn’t go over my calorie limit. I’m calling yesterday a win.
2/3 - 128.0 - Huh. I had a hungry day yesterday, so I let myself eat at maintenance - I figured it was better to eat more of my regular food than risk bingeing on cake because I was starving. I fully expected to be up a bit today just due to the extra food. Not complaining though! I’ve made some progress on my round goals: I’ve found a new loop to take on my evening walk with our dog - 2 miles total. I’ve also ordered my reward outfit! It’s a pink rose floral crop top and burgundy leggings from Athleta. I’m super excited about it and really hope they’ll fit. The leggings are back ordered and won’t arrive until March, which is fine because I won’t hit my goal weight for a few more weeks anyway.
2/4 - 129.4 - Hungrier than usual the past few days? Check. Bloating? Check. Cramping? Check. Weight spike? Check. It’s hormonal, expected and no big deal. Going to keep pushing forward and focus on sticking to my meal plan.
2/5 - 129.2 - Still bloated; weight still high. Did a fitness boxing workout and some Ring Fit this morning - helped a little but I’m still feeling blah. I’ll try and drink plenty of water today and remember to be gentle with myself.
2/6 - 128.6 - On the downward slope again! I’ve been eating close to maintenance the past few days - time to tighten up on the snacking and get the deficit back up. Today looks like it’s going to be “fun.” I got my workout in, but then my toddler decided to dump his blueberry smoothie all over himself...and the table.... and the floor... and then hug his sister... 🤪. I’ve got a bunch of store pick-ups to do this morning - I’m honestly looking forward to it since it get me out of the house by MYSELF for awhile - that is so rare for me these days.
2/7 - 127.8 - Super Bowl Sunday! It’s going to be a maintenance day - I’m making ribs for dinner and we’ll have some snacks during the game. We’re not as invested as we’d be if Green Bay was in the game, but we’ll still watch and hopefully have fun. I didn’t work out this morning but did take the kids for a hike; I plan to get some yoga or Beat Saber in tonight.
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SW: 145, GW: 125
Round 138 (1): 134.6 to 129.8 (-4.8lbs)
Round 139 (2): 130.8 to 131.2 (+0.4)
(but +1.4 from end round 138)
Round 140 (3): 130.6 to ???.?
Goals for this round:
-at least 8 glasses of water daily
-measure food accurately...it was a problem last round!
-move at least 30 minutes a day
-asleep by 10:30!
Day/Weight/Comment
02/01 -130.6. Got some good sleep yesterday, stayed within all my nutritional goals, took a long walk in beautiful weather outside. Let's see what we can do this round!
02/02 -129.6. Missed my 10:30 pm bedtime, but met my other goals yesterday! I'm back to where I was at the end of round 138. I'll try again for my bedtime goal tonight-- the difference in the morning is very noticeable!
Also, *loving* all the posts so far...I am so grateful for this group! Thank you, @GrandmaJackie 💕
02/03- 130.2. Missed my bedtime goal *again*! I also ate near maintenance calories, with a higher proportion of carbs than I usually aim for because of: oat milk!! I love drinking almond milk, and tried oat milk...not realizing one serving of unsweetened oat milk packs about **four times** the calories of my unsweetened almond milk (30 cals vs. 130 cals/cup)!!! Delicious, but learned my (rookie) lesson: read nutrition labels!
Honestly, though, still feel good and positive this morning. Let's go get them!
02/04- 128.4. No idea where this number came from! I felt good yesterday and was consistent. Walked and met nutritional goals. Failed at my bedtime goal. I am **seriously** going to try again!!
02/05- 128.4. I ate closer to maintenance calories yesterday, going over on my protein. Lifted some heavy (for me) weights. Still didn't go to sleep on time...womp, womp. I really can't believe it's the same number as yesterday. I feel like it's someone else's weight!
02/06- DNW! Got sidetracked in the morning and then I just didn't make it happen later. However, good day in terms of goals!
02/07- 128.2. I had an unplanned maintenance-level day today. I had soaked some nuts and dehydrated them again, so I checked for done-ness... and kept "checking." Also, had some homemade bread with raw honey, which is my kryptonite, especially if it isn't planned ahead of time. I'm expecting my weight to bump up for the next few days, but I did really, honestly enjoy that bread and honey! (The nuts, however, were decidedly not worth it). I'm learning more about my (many) limitations, and I hope posting on here will prevent this from becoming a multiple-day backslide!
It was a beautiful, clear day here, which always helps boost my mood. I hope everyone had a good weekend!
02/08
02/09
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Good morning everyone!
About me54-year-old man, 177 cm (5’10”)
Starting weight: 101.3 kg (223.3 lb)
Round 138 from 101.3 kg (223.3 lb) to 98.3 kg (216.7 lb) losing 3.0 kg (6.6 lb)
Round 139 from 98.3 kg (216.7 lb) to 97.2 kg (214.3 lb) losing 1.1 kg (2.4 lb).
Goal weight: 78 kg (172 lb)
Round 140 (round 3 for me)
Round 140 starting weight: 97.2 kg (214.3 lb)
Round 140 goal weight: too early on my journey to be making predictions
Round goals: Continue to go in the right direction, continue good habits for logging meals and keeping under the calorie target, start a good habit for daily exercise (regardless of weather, work, and other excuses)
21/02/01 06:27 - 97.6 kg (215.2 lb)
- - - - - - - 08:00 - 30 min 2.2 km (1.4 mi) walk to the office - gentle pace
- - - - - - - 17:00 - 30 min 2.2 km (1.4 mi) walk home from the office - gentle pace
21/02/02 07:50 - 96.9 kg (213.6 lb)
21/02/03 08:02 - 96.2 kg (212.1 lb)
- - - - - - - 12:45 - 38 min 8.7 km (5.4 mi) bike ride - cloudy but dry, with crazy winds - the return home was tough, but I made it there before then rain came!
21/02/04 05:24 - 96.0 kg (211.6 lb)
- - - - - - - 08:30 - 30 min 2.2 km (1.4 mi) walk to the office - gentle pace
- - - - - - - 17:30 - 30 min 2.2 km (1.4 mi) walk home from the office - gentle pace
21/02/05 06:57 - 95.4 kg (210.3 lb)
21/02/06 09:16 - 95.4 kg (210.3 lb)
- - - - - - - 15:00 - 2 hours working in the garden
21/02/07 06:41 - 95.3 kg (210.1 lb)
- - - - - - - 10:30 - 1 hour working in the garden
21/02/08 07:22 - 95.1 kg (209.7 lb)
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21/02/10
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JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~|~ Round 140 (round 72 for me ) I'm in for another round as I need this to help me keep on track! 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 ! Long term goal is to get and then stay under 130; then full maintanace starts and dare I say it is in my sights?
Challenge for this round – get into and stay in 120's? I've not been that low since before 2018! 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! Run 4 x during the 10 days.
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.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!!)
End of round 137 – 134 (1.2 pound up uhh!!)
End of round 138 - 131.2 ( 2.8 pounds down)
End of round 139 – 130.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 139 - 130.2 ( 1 pound down)
SW: 130.2
GW: <130
Day/Weight/Comment
02/01 129.6 – well pleased with this; now to maintain <130! 11.62 miles walked yesterday & it was very chilly! Lovely Sunday roast dinner, all within daily calorie limits.
02/02 130.2 – 11.07 miles yesterday including 20 mins. running.
02/03 130 – 10.14 miles walked yesterday, seemed to be eating all day, but stayed within calorie limits!
02/04 132 – I'm ashamed to post this and admit a major chocolate binge yesterday, today is a new day and a new start; 6 days to get rid! 11.4 miles walked yesterday.
02/05 132 – always takes longer to come down than go up! 10.56 miles including 23 mins running. Much better eating day and all within calories Woke up in the early hours and could not get back to sleep finally got up and made acup of camomile tea! Got back to sleep 2 hours later.
02/06 131 – 10.32 miles walked yesterday, food all within macros & calories. Really good night's sleep to catch up!
02/07 131 – 10.73 miles walked yesterday. Pleased the numbers have stayed the same despite pizza last night.
02/08 131 - 11.13 miles walked yesterday together with DH. Good food selections within calories and macros.
02/09
02/10
L0VE FOR MYSELF – be more positive; half glass full not half glass empty & 4 x runs of 20 mins + per round; I love the feeling of exhilaration afterwards!!
02/02 20 min. run completed yesterday.
02/04 – not quite the right spirit, yesterday it was chocolate I loved and not myself:(
02/05 – got my head in the right place during 23 min run, respected my body and showed it some love by not eating to excess!!
LOVE FOR OTHERS – I've started the process of volunteering to help in the Covid vaccination process.
02/03 – had a couple of video calls yesterday; with sisters & a former colleague
02/06 - had a lovely 'phone call with DD (lives 58 miles away), missing her & rest of the family especially little grandchildren who are growing so quickly so much, love them all.
02/07 - sending lots of support to my fellow 10 day challenge posters; love you all for the support you give me which in turn helps me to have the determination to keep going.
02/08 – love and appreciate my DH of 42 years, spending all weekends together, he is my best friend, as someone who has never had to watch what he eats, he still respects and appreciates my daily food challenges and dedication to following a healthy eating plan.
KEEP SAFE EVERYONE
. Keep calm – we're all in this together!
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Start weight (31 August 2020): 349.2 lbs
Start weight for 140 challenge: 318.2 lbs
Aim for 10 February 2021 (end of 140 challenge): 316.9 lbs
02/01: 319.5 lbs The Monday bounce up, sigh. Oh well, new month woo hoo!
02/02: 319.5 lbs I'm nothing if not predictable!!
02/03: 318.9 lbs woot - going back down!
02/04: 318.9 lbs still progress....
02/05: 318.2 lbs - back to where I was at the start of the challenge and ridiculously pleased!!
02/06: 317.7 lbs - oh this is good, nice to see the scales come down half a pound. Yay!! Maybe I will make my goal after all:)
02/07: 316.7 lbs - reached my goal for this challenge. BUT can I hold on to this for the next three days?!?
02/08: 318.2 lbs - Gah, the post weekend bounce. Hopefully back down tomorrow!
02/09
02/10
Challenge 137: lost 1.5 lbs
Challenge 138: lost 2.6 lbs
Challenge 139: lost 2.7 lbs6 -
Starting weight 179lbs
Goal weight 126 lbs
Round 123 174.0lbs
Round 124 172.8lbs
Round 125 170.0lbs
Round 126 168.2lbs
Round 127 165.2lbs
Round 128 163.2lbs
Round 129 161.0lbs
Round 130 158.0lbs
Round 131 156.2lbs
Round 132 155.8lbs
Round 133 154.0lbs
Round 134 152.2lbs
Round 135 153.0lbs
Round 136 153.8lbs
Round 137 150.4lbs
Round 138 150.4lbs
Round 139 148.4lbs
Day, Weight, Comment
02/01 148.4lbs
02/02 148.2lbs
02/03 148.0lbs
02/04 148.4lbs
02/05 148.0lbs
02/06 147.8lbs
02/07 147.8lbs
02/08 147.4lbs
02/09
02/10
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Hi. I weigh in Kg and also record my Happy Scale trend
I ended the last round with a gain due to takeaway on the last night 👿 Goal for this round is to loose that weight and be below 53.2
Mon 1 53.9 trend ↔️ 👿
Tue 2 53.9 trend ↔️ Still waiting for the drop after Saturday’s takeaway!
Wed 3 53.9 trend ⬆️ 👿
Thu 4 53.8 trend ↔️ Movement at last 😊
Fri 5 53.6 trend ⬇️ 😊
Sat 6 53.7 trend ↔️ 👿
Sun 7 53.8 trend ↔️ 👿 looks like this is going to be another round with little if any loss!
Mon 8 53.7 trend ⬇️ 😊
Tue 9
Wed 10
Previous RoundsRound 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
Round 137 SW 53.9 EW 53.5 Loss 0.4kg
Round 138 SW 53.5 EW 53.5 No change - must try harder!
Round 139 SW 53.4 EW 53.9 Gain .5 kg - takeaway on the last night was to blame, I was on target for another no change round [/spolier]7 -
Round 140
Female, 5' 2"
Age 54
Round 138: 151.8 (-1.4 lb)
Round 139: 147.8 (-4.0 lb)
Starting Weight: 147.8
Round Goal Weight: 146.0
02/01 148.0 Not the best start, had pizza last night.
02/02 147.6 I have the grandkids for two days, so keeping busy.
02/03 147.6
02/04 147.4
02/05 147.4
02/06 147.8 Bad food choices yesterday. Having the grandkids this week really threw my game off. I haven't been logging my food. Time to get serious again:)
02/07 147.6
02/08 147.4
02/09
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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
R137 EW: 147.9
R138 EW: 148.4
R139 EW: 151.9
Last weight
01/31 - 151.9
Round Goal: 146.x Fast 16+hrs on weekdays, 14+hrs on weekends. Up the water! Water minimum: 75oz, Goal: 91oz.
Day, Weight, Comment
02/01 - 150.4
02/02 - 148.8
02/03 - 147.7
02/04 - 147.0
02/05 - 145.9
02/06 - 145.1
02/07 - 147.0
02/08 - 147.7 - Not terrible after the superbowl snacks given yesterday's weight. I'll take it. Fasted 17hrs, managed 90oz water. Should drop off, hopefully by end of round. Probably doesn't help that I'm up an hour and a half before my alarm running on, once again, 5hrs of sleep. Dog decided that she wanted to be awake and drove me absolutely nuts until I got up and now she's curled up snoring on the couch. Sometimes I could throttle her... But, I know she's a dog and doesn't fully understand. Apparently she wanted to sleep in the living room and not the bed? She didn't seem the need to go outside, she mainly sniffed, looked around and came back in. Hoping for sleep tonight, even if that means I have to sleep in the other room. Thankfully I'm apparently still having my bout of insomnia as I'm not so groggy tired that I can't function or keep my eyes open. Maybe that'll come later in the day? It's the silver lining I'm holding on to right now
02/09
02/10
Previous Day's Comments02/01 - My weight is down from yesterday, but my bloat is the worst its been in a verrrrrry long time. Not entirely sure what is going on but I'm thinking there's a lot of little things adding up quickly. Fasted 14.5hrs yesterday. Had pre-made sub for lunch. Ended up eating Whataburger (fast food) for dinner because by the time we finished at the land, it was late and we had nothing to cook at our house (at least not thawed). Water was good, drank about 72oz which isn't bad since we ran out of water. Probably needed more, but still better than before! Lots of movement. It'll come down, I'm sure of it. Especially since weekdays are pretty easy and BF will be out this weekend, or at least Friday evening/Saturday. Much easier to fast when he's not around and cooking for himself (mmmm bacon).
02/02 - Inching back down. Have some bloat in my low low belly (below belly button but not so much above it). I think that's just the price I'm paying for the weekend. So long as I keep to my goals, it'll go away. 16hr fast, 90oz water. Had deer chili with a sweet potato-apple bake. Interesting, but quite good. Making steaks tonight. Bought some mushrooms to attempt drunken mushrooms (beer braised), and a sack of potatoes for garlic mashed potatoes. Leftover potatoes, I had in mind a baked potato for lunch. I have butter, cheese, bacon bits, and some frozen chopped bell pepper to cook up and add which makes me really excited for it. Need to buy some broccoli on my next grocery trip - cheesy broccoli baked potato is a favorite and I haven't had it in awhile. I'm salivating thinking about it! haha
02/03 - Still coming down slowly. Fasted 16.5hr, drank 90oz water. Not much to update, I think? Oh,I was approved and set my appointment to get PRK in 2 weeks (the 18th). I'll be off and unable to post for 4-5 days after surgery (I believe it'll be end of next round, beginning of R142). Don't worry, I'll be back as soon as I can to update everyone! As for my Godson, his white blood cell count is really high and doctors are stumped. We are all holding our breaths for it to lower and be normal. He's doing really well otherwise and just as crazy as can be (for a 2.5yr old, that is. Definitely a wildchild)
02/04 - Had a good day. Pushed fasting out to 17hr with ease, and easily managed 90oz water. Another baked potato for lunch (I made two the day before) and had enchilada soup for dinner. Finished early enough that I may be able to push to an 18hr fast today! Think I'll eat some leftover butter noodles and ground beef for lunch (need to figure out how to dress it up) then getting rolls and roast beef for French Dip tonight. So yum!
02/05 - NEW LOW!!!!! I'm so happy. Been trying to stay focused. Feeling extra squishy today but wondering if that's body recomposition - some areas have faster fat loss based on my body type and those areas may be accentuation places with less fat loss? I'm not sure. I can't trust my scale. Although it shows BF%, it always fluctuates way more that what it should (talking it'll fluctuate daily up to 8%BF, usually same 3% up and down). Wish there was a bodpod near me. Used to use that in the army to identify if certain changes were working and it gave a much different reading than my scale (like 28% and small increments of change vs scale saying I'm at 36% with daily large changes.) Anyway, fasted 17hrs (BF made breakfast) and about 100oz water yesterday. Aiming for much of the same today. Need to figure out lunch and dinner (since BF will be gone tonight). Got some frozen veggies yesterday and thinking maybe salmon?
02/06 - That's likely from an early dinner. I got suuuuper hungry at about 4. Tried to wait but ended up eating about 445. Finished dinner by 515, but kept leftovers just in case. Still not hungry all night until about 10 but then I think it was more boredom hunger and tossed the remainder of my dinner. Feeling good this morning. I'm already at my 16hrs at the time of writing this, due to such an early dinner, but I'm going to push it to 11 or 12 to keep up my normal eating window (11-7/12-8 is normal for me). Struggled, but got 90 oz due to late start. I'm starting late again today but doing better than yesterday. Couldn't sleep! BF got back at 1am. I went to bed at 1030 and was still awake when he came to bed and another hour or two after. Then woke up at 730 and stayed in bed until his alarm at 8. Blech. Today I'll go fetch some small pots I can transplant tomatoes into but still keep inside during the cold overnights. Also going to try to install the upgrades for my jeep I got a Christmas from BF while daytime temps still high (70 today). Gotta keep busy busy busy and not waste my day off!
02/07 - Sodium bump. Also, a later dinner. Plus 2 days of horrid insomnia (4hrs yesterday and I'm estimating about 4.5-5hr last night. Usually I get 6.5+ but I'm more wide awake now than with normal sleep). Today we are all making finger food/snacks to share amongst ourselves for an attempt at something close to a SuperBowl party within restrictions. Will do my best to behave. I'm making spinach artichoke dip to split up amongst us with chips. I will eat a hearty late lunch and just have small taste-test size portions of the other snacks. Portioning and water will be my friends today. Yesterday, fasted 18hrs, had 100oz water. Hopefully there are enough days between now and the end of round I can drop off this weekend's sodium again.
02/08
02/09
02/01 - I love my body She may not be perfect, and I may not always love her as I should, but she never gives up. The bloating I'm dealing with is her trying to keep us alive despite me not taking the best care of us. She does what she needs to do to make sure we stay as alive and healthy as possible. She works hard and though she may not be as strong as she once was and has some titanium upgrades, she still helps me walk, run, play, and work. And shoutout to my body for her dedication to us: ruck marching 12 miles on torn ligaments and tendons in my ankle with 30lbs, learning to walk and exceeding the necessary requirements for release after my back surgery (when there was a chance I'd lose use of my left leg and potentially both legs), suffering through a torn intestine (first time we ever fasted 3 days!), and just plain surviving what I (and life) throws at her for both of us. Body, you're a complete bada**. I absolutely do not love and appreciate you enough, but I'm so glad you love me unconditionally.02/08 - I love sleep And right now I miss it. Sleep is restorative, not just for energy, but for healing and basic body processes. It's important, vital to life. Plus, it helps me fast by allowing hours without food to pass without me noticing!
02/02 - I love this group This group is an escape. A getaway. A place I can go when life gets a little heavy or when I have something amazing nobody else would truly understand or appreciate. I never thought I'd ever open up enough online (its a scary place) to call anyone a friend, but I consider all of you my friends. My little 10-day family on repeat. Not only are we all on a journey to health, but we are on a journey to get the most out of life and its beyond inspiring. Without this group, I know I wouldn't be making the progress I am. Reading all your successes keeps me going, knowing it IS possible. Without everyone here posting about their struggles, I wouldn't understand my own and how to overcome them. I look forward to coming here every day, not always to post about me, but to read how everyone is doing. I'm invested in your journey. I worry about you when things get tough and wait impatiently for the next day's post to see if you're okay. I'm truly excited for you when things go wonderful. Especially during COVID when it's hard to get together, I'm not missing out on this group. We come together regardless and it brings so much normalcy back when normal isn't possible elsewhere in my life. I appreciate all of you so much
02/03 - I love my family I'm talking about my blood family AND my chosen family. They're all there for me, all the time. My blood family is small but we are close. We share struggles (yes, my parents share their struggles. Completely transparent) and good times. They've led me to things I didn't particularly want but have set me up in life now (a begudging thanks). My chosen family...well, I chose them because they feel like family. We have zero ties other than our love for one another and that is something absolutely amazing to me. They are the reason I finally got to move to Texas after years of wanting and waiting. I love that I have so many people that look through my anxiety and bad days to love me regardless, blood or not. I hope they all know how much I truly love them in return
02/04 - I love my garden Just yesterday, I noticed 7 little sprouts from my habanero seeds. My starters have turned into a giant bush of baby tomatoes and baby Anaheim chilis. My little jalapenos I planted last year are somehow still hanging on outside and trying to produce fruit, despite it being much colder than the plant prefers. I love that my first year attempting to start from seeds has, thus far, been successful. I love that I'm getting amazing practice in for when we can finally own a home. I hope to build a greenhouse and expand my garden to feed us all kinds of fresh fruits and veggies. I love the practice of being in nature and working with Mother Earth to provide, it brings me back to my days working on our old family farm. Mom had a garden once I was in college and they moved - I love that I got the green thumb from her and we can bond more over our hard work. I love that my dad supports me because he wants me to be independent and this is a great way to feed myself. I love that my BF, though he's not the biggest fan of gardens, allows me to have a small one (and has actually helped by building me a raised bed! He's sweet) knowing I'm doing it to keep me happy and to supplement our food (it does help he loves spicy food and I'm growing tomatoes and all the peppers! Hot salsa and hot sauce from the garden, anyone?! Had to win him over somehow!) Last thing: I love that gardening gives me a purpose
02/05 - I love my pups - I have 2 but MY baby is with my parents. Rebel is my little babygirl. Love her to death and miss her like absolute crazy every single day. Thankfully mom and dad send pictures, let me talk to her on the phone, and spoil her for me when I pester them about it. Then there's the dog I live with, Harley. She's a pain, but she's also a total love bug. I'll have a picture in a separate post. If I need some love and snuggles, she's RIGHT THERE. I joke with BF she's my dog during the day and his at night when she snuggles with him in bed (before he stops petting her and she uses my feet as a pillow). Poor baby goes to get spayed the Monday before I get lasers shot into my eye. We will surely be comforting each other that week.
02/06 - I love my jeep My jeep, Jarvis, was my original boyfriend. He was the standard. He's my second one, but bought brand new and he will be paid off in 2-3 months!! MINE ALL MINE (: He was an early graduation gift from my parents after they sold my car and old jeep (that's still a rough patch between us). He traveled with me from New York, Indiana, Chicago, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and now Texas. He has helped me move my entire life twice -- not bad for a 2 door! First time stuffed full with a trunk on a carrier off the hitch (yep, microwave, bed, clothes, army gear, fully stocked kitchen, and all in that little bitty thing. Tetris is my favorite). Second time I had a real mattress (not air) and a couch so he towed a trailer while still being stuffed full for me to move out of state yet again. He's even moved BF's bike to Texas! If I wasn't a Jeep girl with my first one, Jarvis certainly sealed the deal
02/07 - I love football I love the game, whether it be high school, college, indoor arena, or NFL. Any opportunity I get to watch, I'm very happy. Especially any opportunity to watch live, in person! I'm dedicated to the game, so much so that I'm not even particularly unhappy about not having a true SuperBowl party - I'm just content there's a game to watch at all! To close, I'll add GO CHIEFS!!! (hey, I lived in Kansas for 4 years and Mahomes is from my new home, Texas).
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So, it is Feb 1 and also the first day of Round 140. I got under my stated goal just over one round ago, so now the process begins. My “weight” goal will be to maintain and, given staying the same is not very exciting, this will be all challenging for me. I have learned how to lose well, now to learn to maintain and more importantly to maintain while adding to my healthy habits.
Goal for 140 - to practice none weight loss goals. For this round, to close all three Apple Watch rings for 7 day in a row. I have yet to meet this challenge.
Past 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
- lost the 1 token pound in round 137, but is was what I hoped for, so all good, right?
- passed the -1 lb goal for round 138, and actually passed UGW of 129
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 (being revisited - have passed that number)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
Round 137: -1.0 1/2-1/11
Round 138: - 2.8 1/12-1/21
Round 139: -1.0 1/22-1/31
Running total, since Sept 14, 2020: -25.8
Round 140 – starting weight 127.2
2/1 – 126.2 Oops, not the way I was supposed to start maintenance. Yesterday was highly distracting which helps. Trying to continue to pre-track my days. Last night though, I had a “first”. I was updating info for the 24 hour challenge I have been doing and I noticed I was 32 minutes shy of hitting 30 hours for the month. It was late and cold, but I got dressed and went out for a “walk”. Well I ended up jogging, and I jogged the entire time without stopping, 3.44 miles AND I am still alive. Maybe seeing that I could do that will encourage me to start making a greater effort towards switching to jogging/running from my fast walking. (For my future comparative records, as I print these out for my notebook, Tanita BF scale 126.5 and 26% BF at 6AM – curious what I will see at next check in May)
2/2 – 127.0 Makes more sense than yesterday’s low and I know it has nothing to do with 200 more calories yesterday. (decided to step on the Tanita scale, 6:30 AM, 127.0, 25% bodyfat. Interesting, up .8 yes down 25% - almost seems like this BF scale needs to be stepped on regularly to monitor trends)
2/3 – 127.8 Not cool. Two days in a row now. Calorie increase was only 200 calories per day and exercise I in similar range. I am assuming the increases are from glycogen replenishment and its associated fluids. But not cool! This is certainly making the mental aspect of maintenance challenging. Trying to focus on trusting the numbers. If tomorrow shows another gain, I’m going to switch to only 100 additional calories per day for the rest of the round.
2/4 – 127.0 I’m good with this. It is a number that makes the most sense to me. Another distracting day today dealing with my MIL’s condo, BUT it should be the last non-negotiable (last furniture delivery) though I will certainly be back to continue to square things away for her (Note: she is in Florida for the season). (science experiment this morning – Tanita scale, 6:33 AM, 127.0, 24% body fat – so two days later, same time, same weight, but another 1% less ……hmmmmm)
2/5 – 126.6 So last night was second attempt at running. I think I now need to get educated about stretching before and/or after. Hurting a bit today, unlike the first.
2/6 – 126.4 So the extra 200 cal/day are stabilizing out pretty well. Each day right now is crazy busy, but I am fortunate that I should just have one more week on insanity and then should have a much more relaxed life for a couple of months. Emphasis on the “should” (experiment continues – Tanita scale 6 AM, 126.4, 25% body fat – so went down in weight but up in BF% over two days)
2/7 – 125.8 Now more down. Very unexpected as I ate a bunch of candy (all tracked and accounted for) while riding in the car for hours yesterday (Tanita 6 AM 126.0, 25%)
2/8 – 126.0 Went out for a walk early while still dark, planned on 4 miles but the 21 degree tamp drove me back inside at 3 miles. Later I added some exercise bike so I could have a little “extra” while my husband watched the superbowl (hot peanuts). I joined him but did other things the whole time. On the hot nuts, I did calculate what a portion “in shell” was, since the packaging did a weight for "shelled peanuts" and I was not going to shell them all first. Made it through without regrets! Yesterday, I did accomplish something else that I keep not achieving and that was the Apple Watch perfect week "all activities". One must close all three rings 7 days in a row, Monday - Sunday. Glad to have accomplished it because, looking at my calendar, I do not see any opportunity to have accomplished it for a minimum of two more weeks, and I had previously never tried. (Tanita 6:15 AM 126.0 24% - at least I will have an average pattern to see if it is any different when I have access to it again in May).
2/9
2/10
1/31 - PM: Indoor cycle 30 min; 7 min mixed planks, 1.5 min sit ups (30), knee pushups (20); 0:39:10 Jogging at 11’23” pace for 3.44 miles, avg HR 165 BPM. When I heading outside, I told myself I was giving myself a gift of fresh air exercise that has been missing.
2/1 - PM: Indoor cycle 45:58 for 11.07 miles; 6 min mixed planks, 1.5 min sit ups (27), pushups (23)
2/2 - AM: 30 min snow shoveling; PM: 0:59:54 snow boot walk at 15’54” pace for 3.76 miles, avg HR 118 BPM; 5 min mixed planks, 1.5 min sit ups (36), 1 min knee pushups (20)
2/3 - PM: 40 min snow shoveling; 6 min mixed planks, 1.5 min sit ups (30), 1 min knee pushups (26), 1.5 min squats (58), 1.5 min hip bridges (36); Indoor cycle 21:06 for 5.03 miles
2/4 - AM: 4:26 min single forearm plank; PM: 0:32:26 run at 11’16” pace for 2.88 miles; 1.5 min sit ups (29), 1.5 min pushups (5 real, 18 knee)
2/5 - PM: Indoor cycle 30:10 min, 7.12 miles – Notice that I am failing at adding posts on the love challenge, but the actions of this week are continual actions of love. MIL was widowed Oct 2019 and immediately signed purchase and sale on a smaller home, a town house. Well it was new construction and just completed 10 days ago. She is in Florida, so DH and I have driven over almost every day dealing will all aspects of getting her place set up so that when she comes home, she “comes home”. SIL and BIL spent the day with us working as well. It’s a family’s effort of love.
2/6 - AM: Indoor stairs 20 min; 0:34:35 outdoor walk at 13’44” pace for 2.51 miles
2/7 - AM: 0:40:47 Solo walk at 13’43” pace for 2.97 miles, avg HR 130 BPM, 5.5 min mixed planks; PM: Indoor cycle 20:13 for 5.08 miles, 3.0 min single forearm, 1.5 min sit ups (28), 1.5 min pushups ( 7 real, 17 knee), 1.5 min squats (58), 1.5 min hip bridges (42)
2/8
2/9
February milage total – 40.42 miles
Indoor cycle: 28:30
Walking: 9.24
Running 2.88
ROUND 140 TOTAL: TBD
TOTAL SINCE 9/14: -25.8 (-41.8 from 9/2001)
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Female, 5ft. 6 in.
Age 57
Akron, Ohio
OSW: 186 (March 2018)
Maintenance: 140-145 (December 2018)
My 101st Round!
I need to get back down to maintenance!
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
End R137: 144 (+.5) Dan's cancer diagnosis
End R138: 145 (+1)
End R139: 146 (+1)
SW: 146
Day/Weight/Comment
02/01 - 146.5
02/02 - 146.5
02/03 - 147 - I've really been eating well this past week, so I'm a little frustrated with my weight. Higher stress levels have kept me from losing in the past, so I'm going to attribute this stuck weight to that and keep plugging along.
02/04 - 146 - Tomorrow morning is my husband's surgery to see if the bladder cancer has spread any further than what was originally found. All hugs, thoughts, and prayers are appreciated!
02/05 - 145.5 - The surgery went as well as we could have hoped. The biopsy results should be in next week, but the Doctor has a very positive outlook. Thank you to everyone here for the support!
02/06 - 145.5
02/07 - 145.5 - I've had a little more salt and calories than I should have, so it may show up tomorrow. I'm planning to eat at maintenance today and get back to weight loss mode tomorrow.
02/08 - 146 - Water, water, water today!
02/09
02/10
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Tesha
HW: 186
GW: 150
R134 172.6
R135 172.8
R136 170.1
R137 170.5
R138 168.8
R139 - 167.9
R140
Continue 16:8 minimum IF. Recent post holiday trend has been about a pound down a round. Plan to move instead of sit during work hours to see if I can bump the trend to a pound down a week in prep for my annual FL trip during March.
Day/Weight/Comment
2/1- 167.4 Happy new month! We'll see if my pup sees her shadow tomorrow.
2/2- 168.1 Looks like I ate the ground hog! No other explanation.;)
2/3- 168.3 I have a confession. I didn't eat the groundhog. BUT, I haven't been logging or mindful of my snack volume. Coming off the bench now--game still on!
2/4 - 167.4 Poof. Back to this round's starting weight--proving the insight sharedby@quiltingjaine, and I paraphrase: It may take a couple days for splurge to show up--or to undo a splurge.
2/5 - 166.9 gives new meaning to "living on the edge"
2/6 - 167.3. If u can c it u can b it. Dipped into the 166 so now determined to end this round somewhere in that pound range. Must be strong during the Super Bowl!
2/7 - 167.5 pre Super Bowl. Hubs just ordered wings. My weakness.
2/8 - 169.9 Gosh. Had to weigh twice. What is the opposite of a whoosh?
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Round 140
Age 67 Female
SW 160
GW 150
Goals: Low Carb, Track Carbs, Track Calories, Track weight daily, start to walking again
I’m return to this group after a 4 month leave! I did 30 rounds with success of losing 42 lbs. But the last 4 months I have gained weight back. I’m starting back!
2/01/21 160 lbs Calories 1,164, Carbs 35, Net Carbs 27. No walking bad day for my knees.
2/02/21 158.8 lbs Calories 1,060, Carbs 26, Net Carbs 17
2/03/21 158.6 lbs, Calories 1,152, Carbs 23, Net Carbs 14. Trying to walk daily today was around 4,000 steps.
2/04/21 157.4 lbs, 1,185 Calories, 38 Carbs, Net Carbs 16, walked 3,854 steps 30 minutes.
2/05/21 1,413 Calories, 55 Carbs, 25 Net Carbs and 3,328 steps 39 , minutes workout
2/06/21 156.8 lbs 1,498 Calories, 36 Carbs, 16 Net Carbs and 5,923 steps
2/07/21 156.0 lbs 1,654 Calories, 58 Carbs, 34 Net Carbs, two 30 minute workouts = 6,927 steps
2/08/21
2/09/21
2/10/21
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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”, 60R139 20200131: 208.6 (+.9)
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 20200111: 210.0 (-1.4)
R138 20200121: 207.7 (-2.3)
R140: Still working on getting my water and carbs under control this year
Exercise Goal for this round: Bike 2x, Walk 8x, Plank 8x
🎯Mini Goal: S-T-R-E-T-C-H for 205
Day/Weight/Previous Day’s Comment
2/1 207.2 Walked 3 miles, plank, 2054 cal, 54 net carbs, 2 glasses wine.
2/2 207.4 Walked 2.4 + .6 miles, plank, 1324 cal, 33 net carbs, AF. New challenge … no more sugar free chocolate as a snack in February! I’ve gotten addicted and I really never cared much for chocolate LOL
2/3 207.0 Walked 3.3 + .6 miles, plank, 1554 cal, 24 net carbs, AF.
2/4 205.9 Walked 3.6 + .6 miles, plank, 1343 cal, 34 net carbs, AF. Swoosh!
2/5 206.7 Walk 2.8 + 1.7 miles, plank, 1448 cal, 45 net carbs, AF. Bye bye leftover pasta from last weekend’s indulgence - chicken tetrazzini will no longer derail me!
2/6 205.7 No exercise, shopping instead, 1345 cal, 57 net carbs, 2 glasses of wine. Lunch at Local Foods ate my favorite yummy Crunchy Chicken sandwich (oven roasted chicken breast, nut-seed crumble, crushed chips, lettuce, tomato, house pickles, provolone, buttermilk ranch, pretzel bun) with homemade chips and grapefruit as sides. But I ate only half which helped! That took willpower!
2/7 206.9 No exercise, shopping with DH @ C&W Meat for alligator sausage, Houston Dairymaids for cheese, SPECS for wine, Penzeys for spices, 1723 cal, 132 net carbs, 2 glasses of wine. Lunch at La Lucha's outside patio pharmacy burger & fries and then simple dinner.
2/8 206.3 Walked 3.2 miles, plank, 1797 cal, 26 net carbs, 2 glasses of wine. Kids over for lunch instead of our usual evening Super Bowl party. Quiet evening with DH after a nice long walk.
2/9
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Two more days! Two more days! Happy day 8, everyone!
01-10 Feb 2021 (Round 140) SW: 202.2 / GW: 199
About me47-year-old woman, 5’6”
Highest Weight (2015): 236.6
01 Jan 2019 Weight: 165
01 Jan 2020 Weight: 186
01 Jan 2021 Weight: 208
01 May 2021 Goal Weight: 175
Ultimate Goal Weight: 140
Past Rounds
11-21 Jan 2021 (Round 138) SW: 205.2 / GW: 204 / EW: 203.4
22-31 Jan 2021 (Round 139) SW: 204.4 / GW: 202 / EW: 201.8
Day, Weight, Comment
2/01 – 202.2 -- 10,334 steps, 45 min aerobics yesterday. Very motivated by proximity to a weight under 200 to get there and stay there! Today’s focus: LIFT THE DARN WEIGHTS and AVOID THE TRAIL MIX. Busy day today and I’m off to a late start. Trying to work in the more difficult, higher-impact 15-minute interval workout into my daily exercise at least twice this week.
2/02 – 203.6 – 15,784 steps, 45 min aerobics yesterday. Surprising gain. Lots of sodium yesterday, I guess. Didn’t fast Sunday as I typically do and am fasting today.
2/03 – 200.8 – 10,438 steps, 50 min aerobics yesterday. A slight drop because I fasted yesterday. I am feeling discouraged because I know that weight will go up tomorrow and I am so eager to drop below 200 and reach a weight near 190 by the time I go skiing in three weeks. It’s hard to fit fasting into my schedule and I know it’s not a perfect solution, but it has so many health benefits and it really builds my confidence around my ability to resist food: If I can resist eating for 24 hours, then I can control what goes into my mouth the rest of the time, too. In theory! My schedule is changing and I need to figure out how to fit fasting in. I may not be able to do two 24-hour fasts anymore. I’m babbling. Today I’m focusing as usual on eating more fruits and veggies and less nuts and cheese. I roasted some Brussels Sprouts to snack on today. MINDFUL EATING. Also trying another new, higher intensity workout today.
2/04 – 201.4 – 11,190 steps, 50 min aerobics yesterday. I did okay with eating and for the first time ever resisted the trail mix bowl all day! I got a sugar craving before bed, however, and scavenged a couple of Halloween packs of Sour Patch Kids. Yuck. Still not sure about the best ways to fit some intermittent fasting in and the best approach for me. Still very eager to get below 200 (aka back into ONEDERLAND). Focus on mindful eating today, avoiding the cupboard and trail mix bowl, processed foods, low-fiber carbs. I think I may start a 16-20-hour fast after lunch, but haven’t decided yet.
2/05 – 201.8 – 11,325 steps, 60 min aerobics yesterday. Eating was meh. I really, really, really wanted to binge, but I didn’t, or started to, then stopped, because it just wasn’t feeling good. I am adjunct faculty and I’m in a position where I have a fabulous schedule currently, but no guarantee of future employment and no benefits. So I’m applying for jobs I don’t really want and constantly questioning whether taking a job that is meant to be permanent would really be the best choice considering how much I love my current schedule. It’s a big gamble with my happiness and financial security. So this is on my mind. I think I may be offered a job in marketing/pr that I really don’t want but pays a fortune. Or not. We’ll see. I’m applying for another job today in education administration/student support/advisement that would be fabulous for me, but the way the posting is timed, I suspect they already have someone they want to move into the position but have posted in compliance with rules for public employment with the state. Right now I have no idea if I’ll have adjunct work in the summer. Every semester is like this. It takes a toll. The system really, really sucks. Off to exercise. Thanks for listening!
2/06 – 201.8 – 13,351 steps, 50 min aerobics yesterday. Could be worse! Going to the mountains today for some snow fun. My weight goal this round is not getting much closer, but I’ve been doing well with exercise and am feeling stronger, so that’s a gain.
2/07 – 201.2 – 10,581 steps, cross-country skiing yesterday. Glad to see some movement in the right direction. I wish it would happen more quickly! I really don’t know how I’m going to be fit enough for downhill skiing two weeks from Tuesday. It’s a matter of knees and being closer to the weight I was when I had the bindings adjusted. Hopefully I’ll see a sudden 5-pound drop this week to break the plateau.
2/08 – 202 – 10,269 steps yesterday. Fasting today. Focus on working out today as I feel like all I want to do is curl up in a ball and sleep for a month. A little stiff and sore from cross country skiing, I think, and possibly heading into my insanely unpredictable TOM.
2/09
2/10
Goals and RewardsExercise goals
- 10,000 steps/day
- aerobics at least 4 days per week
- weights at least 4 days per week
Eating goals
- 24-hour fast one day per week (or two)
- No late-night eating
- More fruit, veg, whole grains
- Less meat, cheese, and processed food
- Sit down for breakfast and lunch
- Less snacking
- Focus on food; avoid mindless eating
General goals
- Hike a significant portion of TRT next season
- Feel less pain and discomfort hiking
- Downhill ski confidently at intermediate level by end of next season
- Feel more confident in social and work situations
- Feel comfortable in my skin
- Live life to its fullest
- Feel more confident dancing in public
- Live longer!
Rewards
- 195 lbs hair color
- 180 lbs private ski lesson
- 170 lbs new swimming suit
- 165 lbs new car
- 155 lbs travel to Ore or Ca coast
- 145 lbs new skis or snowshoes
- 140 lbs travel to Europe or South America9 -
SW: 187.3/85
CW: 187.1/84.9
Next goal: Lose 10lb by Valentine's Day Challenge
Aims: Focus on sleep- Go to bed by 1 am
- Do an evening stationary bike ride to use up energy
- Breakfast before 9
01/ 31 = 85
02/01 = 85
Okay team, let's do our best out there!
02/02 = 85
Guess I'll be 85 forever and ever, and ever andeverandeverandever.
02/03 = 85
How... Predictable!
02/04 = 85.2
Somethin's gotta give.
Taking a break of staying at the low end of my KJ budget, yesterday and today I'm going to eat up to my KJ limit (maintenance), will see if that kicks the scale into motion (note to self: this is not permission for a sugar overdose!)
02/05 = 85.8
LOL! well that is a change, not the one I was looking for but then again I ate all the way to 2000 Calories *eye pop* yesterday and I know that is waaaaheeey too much for me - I just didn't want to stop eating carbs and am paying the price.
Back to a "normal" range today, I've had my fun.
02/06 =85.1Halfway
How happy I am to be back to the number I was complaining about day before yesterday
Sometimes I think my journey is only 30% change and 70% becoming grateful for the blessings I have in my life, like finding I have time to dedicate to myself, accessing good food, rediscovering the soundness of my physical self, and growing to accept the encouragement of friends.
02/07 =84.9
02/08 =84.9
Oops almost forgot to post!
02/09
02/10
Previously...2020 Goal <200lbs
133 = 205/93 to 200.6/91
134 = to 197/89.5
135 = to 196.2/89 Solstice
136 = to 198.8/90.2 Christmas and NYE
2021 Goal: <176.3/80kg
137 = 198.8/90.2 to 195.1/88.5
138 = to 191.1/86.7
139 = to 187.3/85
140 = to ?
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Back for another round. Doing ok, just can't seem to get back into the 160's. Holding on to the 170's and not liking it. Hopefully by the end of the month I will finally bust through.
02/01 - 170.3 nice liking this number
02/02 - 172.8 lots of carbs yesterday. Took it easy and just watched movies with the hubby
02/03 - 171.3 back down and hopefully lower tomorrow. All set with my food today
02/04 - 170.3 back down to my low for this round. The scale bounced around a lot and almost stopped on 169.3, but ended up stopping on 170.3, uuugghhh. Maybe tomorrow
02/05 - 171.7 dinner brought in last night
02/06 - 171.4 still not hitting 160's yet
02/07 - DNW over it today
02/08 - 173.4 Super bowl bloat. Ate a ton of carbs yesterday. Hopefully will be gone tomorrow.
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5'1", 50yrs
GW: 101 - 104
Feb 8 - 106.0
I am SO Super happy about this number! OMG....its been SO long since I've seen it. Feeling super happy about my meal plan for this week....even excited to just have to execute it and not worry about:
"What am I going to eat?"
"When am I going to eat next"
"How does this impact my calories?"
"What Should I eat?"
"What could I eat?"
I don't have to think of ANY of that because I have all of the food measured, logged and bagged up into meals. I just have to grab...eat... Seriously thinking this will quiet those voices in my head. I have quite a crew up there!
Cardio Core this morningGoal for the next week is to have a Saturday weight of 105.8
2/8 - 106.0 <- Its looking like I may exceed my Saturday goal of 105.8
2/6 - 106.8 <- really fought for that number this week.
2/4 - 106.8
2/3 - 107.6
2/2 - 108.4
2/1 - 107
1/27 - 1087 -
Female 5’0” Age 70 years
Started Keto WOE 7/17/17 (mid-Rnd 10)
*Travel - no scale part of the time
Weight on 1/17/17 174.5
OGW 137 (set by WW 2008, WW goal 1985 was 126)
UGW 125 (HS weight 1968)Rnd 7 167.0 to Rnd 17 155.5
To Rnd 27 146*
To Rnd 37 139.0
To Rnd 47 133.5*
To Rnd 57 131.5
To Rnd 67 128.0
To Rnd 77 125.0
To Rnd 87 121.0*
To Rnd 97 121.0
To Rnd 107 122.0
To Rnd 117 116.0
To Rnd 127 117.0
Rnd 127 SW 117.0 AW 116.2
Rnd 128 SW 115.5 AW 115.65
Rnd 129 SW 115.5 AW 116.85
Rnd 130 SW 116.5 AW 115.9
Rnd 131 SW 116.5 AW 116.4
Rnd 132 SW 118.5 AW 116.95
Rnd 133 SW 117.5 AW 118.7
Rnd 134 SW 118.5 AW 117.6
Rnd 135 SW 117.5 AW 118.45
Rnd 136 SW 118.5. AW 117.94
Rnd 137 SW 117 AW 119.1
Rnd 138 SW 117.5 AW 118.2
Rnd 139 SW 119.5 AW 117.85
We ALL have good rounds and bad but that is part of life. Don’t stay away, stay accountable. We don’t judge, we support.-Jpv,2/13/19
What we need to succeed is a sustainable way of eating, not a DIET we go on and off.
This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.
**Comments and steps apply to previous day**
Rnd 140 SW 117.5
2/1 118.0 AF
2/2 117.5 I’m going to donate blood today. I hope it goes better than last time! AF
2/3 116.0
2/4 115.5 AF
2/5 116.0 This will go up tomorrow, going to Golden Corral for lun-ner. It’s all good!
2/6 117.5 as expected. Going to visit my BFF and her SO today. They are going to make us a “nice lunch.” They eat tons of carbs.🥴
2/7 117.5
2/8 116.0 Went to WW for socialization then walked with neighbor. OMAD of veg scrambled egg and cheese. Wasn’t hungry the rest of the day. I can’t believe it’s almost the end of another round!
LOVE YOU, LOVE ME, LOVE LIFE
2/1 LOVE ME - finished one UFO that I really don’t care for, bringing # of UFOs to about 3,999,999! Not even kidding 🤦♀️
2/2 LOVE YOU - I’m so thankful for all of you here. LOVE LIFE! My blood donation today could help you or one or more of your loved ones.
2/3 LOVE LIFE - It’s a beautiful day here. The high is supposed to be 71*F - not bad for winter!
2/4 LOVE THIS GUY, TOO! My PITA cat, Oskar.
2/5 LOVE FAMILY - saw DD#2 and most of her fam for the 1st time since January 2 because they’ve had (according to symptoms) COVID. I thank God that all of our family has either avoided COVID or recovered.
2/6 LOVE MY NEIGHBOR-she went to GC with us yesterday for early dinner. She has multiple health issues and her only child lives in Alaska. Her DD worries about her mom getting COVID. We do what we can to get her out now and then and still keep her safe.
2/7 LOVE MY BFF although I have to admit I don’t appreciate the lack of support in the dietary arena.
2/8 LOVE MY WOE I don’t count calories. My goal is to hit my protein macro. Use fat for satiety5 -
quiltingjaine wrote: »@SheilaBoneham Just for you! Sorry it isn’t fancy!
@quiltingjaine 😁😁😁
@musicsax Great minds! I was just thinking about making a pot of minestrone!
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UGW - 130
HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)
2021 Goals — eat mindfully; meditate most days; exercise for the pleasure of moving.
History 2020-21R100 1/7/20 end weight 177.6R139 goals — meditate daily, eat mindfully. ✔️ End weight 183. (+/-0). Didn’t track calories.
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
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
R125 9/13/20 end weight 182.2 (0). 10-day calorie ave 1612
R126 9/23/20 end weight 181.6 (-.6). 10-day calorie ave 1580
R127 10/3/20 end weight 182 (+.4). 10-day calorie ave 1821
R128 10/13/20 end weight 182 (+/-0). 10-day calorie ave 1659
R129 10/23/20 end weight 182 (+/-0). 10-day calorie ave 1552
R130 11/2/20 end weight 183 (+1). 10-day calories ave 1856
R131 11/12/20 end weight 183 (+/-0). 10 day ave cals 1776
R132 11/22/20 End weight 183 (+/-0). 10 day ave cals 1358.
R133 12/2/20 End weight 182.6. (-.4). 10 day ave cals 1633.
R134 12/12/20 End weight 182.6. (+/-0). 10-day ave cals 1547.
R135 12/22/20 End weight 181.6. (-1lb). 10-day ave cals 1460.
R136 1/1/2021 End weight 183. (+1.4lb). 10-day ave cals 1885. Not too bad for birthday + Christmas + New Year’s Eve!
R137 1/11/2021 End weight 183. (+/-0). 10-day ave cals 1789. Made progress with intuitive eating and daily meditation.
R138 1/21/2021 End weight 183. (+/-0). 10-day ave cals 1753. More progress with intuitive eating and daily meditation.
R140 goals — >1600 calories/day; continue to meditate and eat mindfully; exercise daily.
Day/Comment
2/1 - 183.4 - 1634
New round, new week, new month! I’ve been listening to Dr. Kelly McGonigal’s 40-day habit change
program, and in the first few days she encourages focus on one habit change that may help in achieving goals. The one thing that comes first and repeatedly to mind for me is to get up earlier. I used to be up at at my “office” — fav coffee shop — when they opened at 6 every morning. I’d write until DH showed up around 8 for breakfast, then write when he left until about 10:30, so a good 4 hours of work first thing. Then I’d go to one of my walking trails and walk 4-6 miles, then home, my daily work quota accomplished. Since March I’ve turned into a slug-a-bed, not getting up until we’ll past 8 most days. My non-weight-related (though it may be related, come to think of it) goal this round is to change that habit, aiming for 7 a.m. for now. It is easier in the summer, but I really don’t need to hibernate, and I have a new book idea and some other writing half finished, so, new round, new week, new month, new habits! ❄️🧘🏻🧑🏻💻📖🌞
2/2 - 183.2 - 1882
Had a bit of a snack attack last night — triscuits and cheese, so not junk, but I didn’t need the calories. I did get up an hour earlier this morning — bit by bit!
2/3 - 183 - 1934
Ooops. Oh, well, today will be a lighter calorie day.
2/4 - 185 - 1927
Aaack - but not surprising given excessive calories. I ate well all day, then snacksnarfed several hundred more calories watching tv. Why??? Comfort? I’m not even aiming for excessively low calories and then compensating. Stress maybe. Ok, I have six days to do something about it this round, starting now.
2/5 - 183 - 1747
Ok, that’s better. I ate a bit over goal yesterday but didn’t snack last night, so that’s an improvement. It’s 15F out right now but I’m bundling up to shovel the walk to our front door (our lovely neighbor blew our driveway and sidewalks clear by 8 o’clock!). We have a very cold week coming up, but can’t complain (much) since January was so mild. Be warm, safe, and well, all!
2/6 - 183 - 1780
Happy Saturday! Not much to report. ❄️🌞🧑🏻💻🧶📚🥗
2/7 - 184 - 2064
I have to get a grip on what I’ll call cold-weather eating. It’s 4F, wind chill -7F, right now, and has been & will be frigid for a while yet. I find myself craving — and eating ☹️ — hibernation food (cheese, butter,...). Gotta stop. Last night I didn’t, at least not soon enough. Terrible. I thought this round would be my new & improved start, but I’m a disaster. And I need to stop whining to you guys without taking corrective action! Need to vent it somewhere, and skinny-all-his-life DH doesn’t get it. So, again, thanks. Sigh. No hugs needed — we need a “nudge in the right direction” button. Enjoy your Sunday.
2/8 - 183 - 1782
Ok, not perfect, but better. Monday, Monday — I’m gonna trust it for another fresh start.
2/9 -
2/10 -
2/1 - I love the bright light of early morning reflected on the weekend’s snow.
2/2 - I love a satisfying breakfast — homemade egg-Canadian bacon-cheese-whole grain muffin sandwich & coffee. Mmmmm.
2/3 - I love the birds in my backyard this morning — juncos, sparrows, cardinals, a woodpecker, blue jays....
2/4 - I love the warm vibration of my cat, Mike, purring against my leg.
2/5 - I love the feel of soft yarn through my fingers, and how a pair of needles magically turn it into something new.
2/6 - I love the smell of fresh-brewed coffee, and the warmth of the mug against my palms.
2/7 - I love reading all you posts, from the struggles to the grand successes — all inspirational and reassuring.
2/8 - I love seeing this beautiful bluebird checking out the nesting box.
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2/10 -
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SW: 163.8
GW: 130
Round 139 Weight Loss: 2.2
2/1: 163.8
2/2: 163.6
2/3: 164.6
2/4: 164
2/5: 163.6
2/6: 164.2
2/7: 161.8 I don't trust this number, too much of a drop. I expect it to go up tomorrow.
2/8: 161.6 Well, maybe I SHOULD trust it haha. That was a big drop tho. I did start taking diabetes medication Saturday. I wonder if that caused the drop.
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This last year has been awful for my weight.
Goals: Weigh daily, track everything, exercise 4-5 times a week and less wine.
SW: 205.7
R137: - 2.2
R138: -.2
R139: +.4
R140 SW: 203.7
RGW: 202 something
UGW: 165
Day/Weight/Comment
02/01 - 203.7
02/02 - 204.1 salty dinner and DOMS - rest day today
02/03 - 203.5
02/04 - 203.3
02/05 - DNW
02/06 - DNW
02/07 - DNW
02/08 - 203.7 - I'll take it after the Super Bowl!
02/09
02/105 -
SheilaBoneham wrote: »I asked before but never saw an answer (could have missed it if anyone did!) — does anyone know what causes the crazy column formatting in some posts? Or how to fix?
In my post above, I tried to italicize the word "should". When I did, everything after that went to the next column at the top of the post. It also did that when I tried to bold it. Don't know why. I tried attaching my weight loss ticker also and it did the same thing.
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Starr
Age 39 Height: 5.8
Highest Weight: 229.6 (March 2016)
January 1st 2020 226.5
January 1st 2021 195.5
Ultimate Goal Weight 175 by August 2021
February goal is 189.7Stay my course on eating healthy. Workout regularly, Still not doing enough strength training so I need to come up with a plan for that.Round 140 SW: 192.1
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 EW: 194.7 -0.8
Round 138 SW: 194.7 EW: 193.0 -1.7
Round 139 SW: 193.0 EW: 192.1 -0.9
Day/Weight/Comment
02/01 192.1 10193 steps 1412 calories yesterday was a rest day. I got in 10 minutes of Zumba but this deep exhaustion plus stress related to dealing with their father.
02/02 192.4 11994 steps no idea on calories. I stopped counting with the snowstorm. I made some chocolate chip cookies with the kids for early dismissal. Drank plenty of water though.
02/03 193.1 11995 steps 1426 calories yesterday. I am in a bad place today, weight having nothing to do with it.
02/04 191.7 14093 steps 1597 calories yesterday.
02/05 191.7 12202 steps 2094 calories yesterday. No guilt on going over. My heart rate is through the roof with this situation and TMI is being affected too. It says I am in cardio when I am stationary.
02/06 192.8
02/07 193.2
02/08 194.1 I’d like to blame the snow and super bowl but I indulged in comfort food this weekend. Oh well. I new day a new week.
02/09
02/10
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Goals
- Move 30 minutes each day.
- Participate
- Stay under calorie budget.
MFPSW: 223.4 lbs. (March 8, 2020)
SW: 154.2 lbs Jan. 31, 2021
GW: 135.0
Day/Weight/Comment
02/01 154.3 Had minor foot surgery. Will be off my feet until the 9th.
02/02 153.7
02/03 153.7
02/04 154.5 Think its water weight. Able to take medical boot off but no exercise until the 9th.
02/05 154.1
02/06 153.8
02/07 154.0
02/08 151.9
02/09
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Round 140
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 60 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 98 FOR ME.
“Today….I am choosing Me”
MY STATS:
Highest weight ever (2014/2015): 253
Original starting weight for this current journey : (1-11-2018) 235.0
R139 EW= 207.6
R140 EW= TBD
Current New Goals:
Weight:
Short Term Goal: To weigh less at the end of this round than I did at the end of the last round.
Final goal: 145-155. We’ll see how I look & feel when I get there.
Exercise: Move 30 minutes per day rotating activity.
********LOOK AND SEE HOW THE UPS & DOWNS OF MY JOURNEY JUST HELPS ME BE A STRONGER & MORE DETERMINED ME********
COLOR CODE: Fuchsia is a Happy Weight Loss for me. Blue is a sad weight gain.Black is no change.R43 through R53 (06/07/18 thru 09/24/18) = …..19.4 LOST (Ending weight 176.0)
R53 through R63 (09/24/18 thru 01/02/19) = …..9.5 GAINED (Ending weight 185.5)
R63 through R73 (01/02/19 thru 04/12/19) = …..6.3 GAINED (Ending weight 191.8)
R73 through R83 (04/12/19 thru 07/21/19) = …..3.6 GAINED (Ending weight 195.4)
R83 through R93 (07/21/19 thru 10/29/19) = …..7.4 LOST (Ending weight 188.0)
R93 through R103 (10/29/19 thru 02/06/20) = …4.1 GAINED(Ending weight 192.1)
R103 through 113 (02/06/20 thru 05/06/20) = …..12.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 204.9)
R113 through 123 (05/07/20 thru 08/24/20) = [color=blue)…..4.4 GAINED [/color=blue] (Ending Weight 209.3)
R124 (08/25/20 thru 09/03/20) = [color-=blue)……1.8 GAINED [/color=blue] (Ending Weight 211.2)
R125 (09/04/20 thru 09/13/20) = ……1.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 212.6)
R126 (09/14/20 thru 09/23/20) = ……0.6 LOST [/color-fuchsia] (Ending Weight 212.0)
R127 (09/24/20 thru 10/03/20) = ……1.6 LOST (Ending Weight 210.4)
R128 (10/04/20 thru 10/13/20) = ……1.8 LOST [/color-fuchsia] (Ending Weight 208.6)
R129 (10/14/20 thru 10/23/20) = ……1.8 LOST (Ending Weight 206.8)
R130 (10/24/20 thru 11/02/20) = ……1.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 208.6)
R131 (11/03/20 thru 11/12/20) = ……1.2 LOST [/color-fuchsia] (Ending Weight 207.4)
R132 (11/13/20 thru 11/22/20) = ……0.7 GAINED (Ending Weight 208.1)
R 123 thru R133 (08/24 thru 12/02/20) = ……2.6 LOST (Ending Weight 206.8)
R134 (12/03/20 thru 12/12/20) = ……2.6 LOST (Ending Weight 204.2)
R135 (12/13/20 thru 12/22/20) = ……0.6 GAINED (Ending Weight 204.8)
R136 (12/23/20 thru 01/01/21) = ……3.0 GAINED (Ending Weight 207.8)
R137 (01/02/21 thru 01/11/21) = ……0.8 LOST (Ending Weight 207.0)
R138 (01/12/21 thru 01/21/21) = ……1.6 LOST (Ending Weight 205.4)
R139 (01/22/21 thru 01/31/21) = [color-blue]……2.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 207.6)
R140 (02/01/21 thru 02/10/21) = ……xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)
Day/Weight/Comment
01/31 …..207.6 ….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
02/01 …..207.6 ….. No change.
02/02 …..207.6 ….. I don’t usually stay the same weight 3 days in a row. It must have been the banana bread snack because I burned many calories yesterday with more scrubbing.
02/03 …..208.8 ….. Epic fail. Bathroom #1 expansion and remodel begins today. It will be a long process as I am being squeezed in-between jobs taking their free time. In doing so, I am getting a discount which is important since I have 3 bathroom that need to be redone (not counting the rest of the house!) Eating will be grab and go and I already feel a loss of control. I will be working on figuring it all out.
02/04 …..xxxxx ….. Hit the floor running this morning as construction began on bathroom #1. I forgot to weigh. I do not suspect progress however.
02/05 …..208.6 ….. Whew! I was worried there for a minute!
02/06 …..207.2 ….. Much better. I had no time to cook as the crew was here today so I was stuck with some late-night frozen food. However, the quantities were small and the snacks were minimal. With no credit to myself or planning, it somehow worked out.
02/07 …..207.7 ….. DD2 brought Pizza and grandson yesterday. I don’t get to spend much time with them often. Work crew was not here yesterday so it worked out perfect. I am sure much of this is sodium as it was an OMAD day. Lots of running chasing the 3 year old up & down stairs. Hopefully tomorrow will be back to normal on the scale. Happy Superbowl Sunday to all U.S.
02/08 …..207.4 ….. Better…..Just trying to keep it less than starting weight which is my goal.
02/09 …..xxxxx …..
02/10 …..xxxxx …..
02/01 I am grateful for my ability to retire early at age 60. I am beginning to finally feel better rested and more in control of my life. Owning 2 motels and cabins left me working 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, with never a day off. The businesses were located on my home property so there was never any rest, peace or privacy. The number of employees – 1. Just me and the occasional handyman I would hire if the job was above my skill set. What will I do for the rest of my life? As a widow, travel is a bit scary. I am not sure yet. But hopefully I will have lots of time to figure it out.
02/02 I love my new house. It is old and smoky and needs lots of updating and work but I love the possibilities. Mostly I love that it allows me to have a separate apartment in the basement for my adult disabled son. I love we can work harder on independence for him.
02/03 I love the frontline workers who allow me to shelter safely in my home while they are out on the frontlines battling this virus. Thank you to each and everyone of them. I hope you feel the love and respect.
02/04 I love my children and grandchildren. Without them, life would be meaningless. Thank you to God for placing them in my life.
02/05 I love my 3 new squirrel friends. All black squirrels, so shiny and beautiful. One is a little piggy and doesn’t want the other 2 to eat so I will have to work on that. I call him Ziffel (after Arnold the pig from Green Acres). Squirrel #2 is really skinny because Ziffel doesn’t share very often. I call him Green Bean (after the skinny Hee Haw character). # 3 only comes around about 2 times a week. He is always frustrated by Ziffel and always gets the shortest end of the stick. I call him Darren Stevens (after the hubby in Bewitched). I guess the names I have chosen is showing my age! In any case, I love all 3 of them.
02/06 I love chocolate. There is no getting around that. I am constantly trying to find ways to satisfy that craving without tipping the boat over during my journey. There it is. I honestly LOVE chocolate.
02/07 I love the memories I have with all my loved ones, especially those that have passed. Some memories are becoming fleeting for me, others rise to the surface with incidents’ that I long ago thought I had forgotten. Memories with my brothers & sisters. My cousins. My school friends. My past pets. I love that, through memories, they are with me always.
02/08 I love when I can make a difference in someone’s life. No matter how big or small.7 -
Round 140
Age: 39
Height: 5’ 3”
SW: 163
CW: 128.8
GW: 125
GW for this round: 127.5
Round 135 (10): 136.6 to 133.6 (-3.0 lbs)
Round 136 (11): 133.6 to 133.2 (-0.4 lbs)
Round 137 (12): 133.2 to 131.8 (-1.4 lbs)
Round 138 (13): 131.8 to 130.2 (-1.6 lbs)
Round 139 (14): 130.2 to 128.8 (-1.4 lbs)
Goals for this round:
- Walk at least 1.75 miles with the dog each night
- Export my data from the various programs I’m using and combine into one spreadsheet for analysis
- Decide on my “reward” for hitting my goal weight!
2/1 - 128.6 - Hello to February and a new round! I did a great HIIT workout this morning, but I think it’s making me hungrier than usual. I’ve stuck to my meal prep though. It’s a gorgeous day here (so sorry to those getting buried with snow!) and I’ve already taken the kids out once. I hoping to get outside again this afternoon.
2/2 - 128.4 - My daughter declared yesterday afternoon that it was “Car Day” and we HAD to make a Car Day cake for her little brother (who is obsessed with cars and trucks.) This is exactly what I want my kids to see and experience - that all foods are available as long as we eat them in moderation. I’m not going to ruin her fun by declaring we can’t have cake in the house because Mommy is on a diet! So we made a yellow butter cake with vanilla buttercream, and she went crazy with the sprinkles and asked me to write “Happy Car Day” on it. We tried to get little brother to do some sprinkles but he just tried to grab handfuls of cake. Then the whole family had small pieces after dinner and it went back into the fridge - was I tempted to eat more of it? Absolutely, but I didn’t and I didn’t go over my calorie limit. I’m calling yesterday a win.
2/3 - 128.0 - Huh. I had a hungry day yesterday, so I let myself eat at maintenance - I figured it was better to eat more of my regular food than risk bingeing on cake because I was starving. I fully expected to be up a bit today just due to the extra food. Not complaining though! I’ve made some progress on my round goals: I’ve found a new loop to take on my evening walk with our dog - 2 miles total. I’ve also ordered my reward outfit! It’s a pink rose floral crop top and burgundy leggings from Athleta. I’m super excited about it and really hope they’ll fit. The leggings are back ordered and won’t arrive until March, which is fine because I won’t hit my goal weight for a few more weeks anyway.
2/4 - 129.4 - Hungrier than usual the past few days? Check. Bloating? Check. Cramping? Check. Weight spike? Check. It’s hormonal, expected and no big deal. Going to keep pushing forward and focus on sticking to my meal plan.
2/5 - 129.2 - Still bloated; weight still high. Did a fitness boxing workout and some Ring Fit this morning - helped a little but I’m still feeling blah. I’ll try and drink plenty of water today and remember to be gentle with myself.
2/6 - 128.6 - On the downward slope again! I’ve been eating close to maintenance the past few days - time to tighten up on the snacking and get the deficit back up. Today looks like it’s going to be “fun.” I got my workout in, but then my toddler decided to dump his blueberry smoothie all over himself...and the table.... and the floor... and then hug his sister... 🤪. I’ve got a bunch of store pick-ups to do this morning - I’m honestly looking forward to it since it get me out of the house by MYSELF for awhile - that is so rare for me these days.
2/7 - 127.8 - Super Bowl Sunday! It’s going to be a maintenance day - I’m making ribs for dinner and we’ll have some snacks during the game. We’re not as invested as we’d be if Green Bay was in the game, but we’ll still watch and hopefully have fun. I didn’t work out this morning but did take the kids for a hike; I plan to get some yoga or Beat Saber in tonight.
2/8 - 127.6 - I’m proud of myself limiting myself to 2 ribs and a small serving of air fryer French fries plus a big salad for dinner last night, and just tasting the rest of our appetizers during the game. I managed to stay within my regular calorie limit and I did an hour long Beat Saber session. A little tired this morning, but it’s the feeling that my body worked hard rather than the draining exhaustion I feel when I don’t get enough sleep.
2/9 -
2/10 -
6 -
SW: 221.4, GW: 165
Round 140 (this is my 1st round): 221.4 to ? (not sure what to aim for here - 218 maybe?)
Goals for this round:
-90+oz of water daily
-log all food
-be kind to myself (I can be pretty brutal)
-low carb eating (50% fat, 30% carb, 20% protein)
Day/Weight/Comment
02/01 - 221.4 I have chronic digestive issues (why I'm doing low carb). Today was a bad day for that. Didn't feel great.
02/02 - 219.0 Weight loss mostly due to not feeling well/ not eating much yesterday. Doing better today.
02/03 - 219.4 Happy to not have bounced back up to over 220! Successful in hitting my goals!
02/04 - 219.0 So far so good! Actually feeling pretty darn good overall!
02/05 - 218.2 So happy to see the number moving down! I went from drinking ZERO water last year to averaging over 90 oz! Didn't think I could keep that up but here I am! I feel so much better when I'm hydrated!
02/06 - 217.6 The last time I weighed under 220 was last year April. Yay! Still doing well on my goals.
02/07 – 218.0. I fell back on a bad habit today – grazing. Hit my water goal.
02/08 – 218.6. That was to be expected after all the snacking. Still on track to meet my goal.
02/09
02/108 -
* ROUND 140 ( February 01- February 10) Increase electrolytes, no grains
Seeking lower bodyfat%
My name is Tish.
Age: 64
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 260
2021 Start Wgt:215 (Jan 1)
CW: 211.2
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(1/01)
{Round 137-209.8 EW}Jan 11 2021
{Round 138- 209.5 EW}Jan 21 2021
{Round 139- DNW/211.2 EW}Jan 31 2021{*Feb/2}
{Day/Weight/Comment}
Day1▪︎Mo•2/01- DNW (Su/31-3pm, 6:30pm~18.5hrs) 23g carbs.
Day2▪︎Tu•2/02- 211.2 (Mo/1-12:30,7pm~18hrs) 83g carbs.
Day3▪︎We•2/03- DNW (Tu/2-12:30, 3:30pm, 8pm~17.5hrs) 75g carbs.
Day4▪︎Th•2/04- DNW (We/3-12:30pm, 7pm~16.5hrs) 57g carbs. Need to buy more collagen to boost my protein. I've had too many days with very low levels.
Day5▪︎Fr•2/05- DNW (Th/4-6pm, 8:30pm~20hrs) 45g carbs.
Day6▪︎Sa•2/06- DNW (Fr/5-12:30pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm~16hrs) 100g carbs.
✔Day7▪︎Su•2/07- (Sa/6-1:30pm,6pm, 8:30pm~18hrs) 37g carbs.
✔Day8▪︎Mo•2/08- DNW (Su•11:30pm, 7-pm~15hrs) 108g carbs. Horribly tired yesterday. I am not a nap taker, but I was on Sunday. I also went to bed at 8pm. That is extremely odd for me.
■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%
•5.5lbs lost ✔
•BMI lowered points
•BF% reduced
■2021
R137/Jan/2~SW: 212 (new start)
R138/Jan/12~SW: 209.8
R139/Jan/22~SW:209.6
R140/Feb/01~SW: DNW~Feb/2~211.26
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