Just Give Me 10 Days ~ Round 142

ZizzyBumble · February 2021

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

Goal for this round is to loose at least 0.4 kg and be below 52.9

Sun 21 54.1 trend ⬆️ 😡 I know I didn’t gain 0.8kg overnight - pizza and not enough water.
Mon 22 53.7 trend ↔️ That’s half the jump up gone, hopefully the rest will be gone tomorrow 😊
Tue 23 53.6 trend ↔️ 😊 A loss but I had hoped for more!
Wed 24 53.5 trend ↔️ 😊still creeping back down
Thu 25 53.7 trend ↔️ 😡 back up again - the result of an indulgent takeaway lunch 😊
Fri 26 53.3 trend ⬇️ 😊 back where I was at the end of the last round 😊. Now to make some progress in this round!
Sat 27 53.3 trend ↔️ 😊 pizza and wine tonight, I hope I don’t get another big scale jump!
Sun 28
Mon 1 🐇
Tue 2

Previous Rounds

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
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
Round 140 SW 53.9 EW 53.7. Loss 0.2kg
Round 141 SW 53.7 EW 53.3 Loss 0.4 kg
Round 142 SW 54.1

staceymcmd · February 2021

Round 142
Female, 5' 2"
Age 54

Round 138: 151.8 (-1.4 lb)
Round 139: 147.8 (-4.0 lb)
Round 140: 147.8 (-0.0 lb)
Round 141: 147.2 (-0.6 lb)

Starting Weight: 147.2
Round Goal Weight: 146.2

02/21 147.0
02/22 147.0
02/23 146.8
02/24 147.0
02/25 147.4
02/26 146.6
02/27 146.8
02/28
03/01
03/0

prehistoricmoongoddess · February 2021

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
Round 140 146.8lbs
Round 141 145.4lbs

Day, Weight, Comment

02/21 145.4lbs
02/22 145.2lbs
02/23 144.8lbs
02/24 144.2lbs
02/25 144.2lbs
02/26 144.2lbs
02/27 144.0lbs
02/28
03/01
03/02

AR10at50 · February 2021

Sept. ‘18. 187
R142 Goals-168, alcohol only Fri., lots of water. I’m glad to be here with all of you! 🌸☕️ Karen
2/21-DNW
2/22-174-Homemade Mac & cheese and bread and no walk. Glad it’s Monday and I can reset!
2/23-171-Fed the dogs the Mac & cheese, stayed under my calories and walked 7 miles!
2/24-170-Ate within my goals and walked another 7 miles.....Good Lord, my legs are sore!
2/25-169-So glad to get back into the 160’s. Starting on the taxes today and will take walking breaks...at least that’s the plan.
2/26-169-Started on paperwork and walked 7 miles. Ate sensibly.
2/27-168-Walked 7 miles ate well. The walking is paying off but is very time consuming. I want to keep it up. It’s Saturday!

jaccimc63 · February 2021

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

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

My 103rd Round!

I need to lose a couple pounds to get in the mid-range of 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)
End R140: 145.5 (-.5)
End R141: 145

SW: 145

Day/Weight/Comment

02/21 - 145
02/22 - 145.5 - My rings were really tight this morning, so I'm hoping it's water retention. I'll drink plenty of water today.
02/23 - 145.5 - A lot of stressors happening this week. I have to remember to not eat my emotions.
02/24 - 145
02/25 - 146 - One word - wine. It's just been that kind of week.
02/26 - 144.5
02/27 - 145.5
02/28
03/01
03/02

@cpanus - I'll need to borrow that hammer when you're done with your scale!

UTMom81 · February 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: 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)
Rd 137 SW: 177.8, EW 176.4
Rd 138 SW: 176.4, EW 174.2
Rd 139 SW: 174.2, EW 175.8
Rd 140 SW: 175.8, EW 176.8
Rd 141 SW: 176.8, EW 170.8 !!!

Day/Weight/Comment
02/21 170.4 Scales are at my Dad’s house this morning, so I’m not sure how this compares to yesterday’s weight on my home scales, but I’ll take it, for now!

that Emberly and I were able to go spend the weekend with Dad. He had such a great time with her!
02/22 172.0 The indulgences from my weekend with Dad. I’m fine with it, and will work on moving the scale back down this week. I’d really like to be in the 160s, even by just a smidge, by the end of this round, so hopefully that goal will be motivation enough. Got in 7.1-mile bike ride last night.

that it’s going to be warmer this week and I’m hoping for some outside garden work and exercise.
02/23 172.0 Really thought I’d have dropped a bit this morning, but no luck. Had a good food day yesterday and got in 3.36 miles of outdoor walks after work!!! Felt so good to be outside again!

that it is staying light long enough to walk, even after our early dinner. Don’t know about y’all, but I’m getting a hankering for SPRING!
02/24 172.4 Headed the wrong direction which I halfway expected after losing 6 pounds last round. Time to stop it and go back the other way again. Food wasn’t really bad yesterday, but I ate too much at dinner and was uncomfortable afterwards. I have been doing IF still, at least 16 hours on all but Friday into Saturday when we have a standing breakfast appointment with the grand baby. Sometimes I make it 18 or 19, but I’m consistently over 16. Got in a 1.53 mile walk and a short (3.62 mile) bike session last night.

that I was able to walk again during lunch yesterday and that it was daylight when I got to work yesterday morning! Spring is coming!
02/25 172.8 I got nothing! What I’m eating is not reflected in this number. Did 7 miles on the bike last night and played out in the yard on a gorgeous afternoon.
02/26 170.6 Whew! That’s better!

that it's jeans day at work on Fridays and the ones I've been wearing are too big now. Down two sizes in my jeans today.
02/27 171.6 I was hungry yesterday! I kept pretty good control, but felt like I needed to graze all day. Ended my eating at 5:30 though, so finally did get satiated. Did 7.2 miles on the bike.

that I might get some seeds of cold weather veggie crops in the ground today. It's supposed to rain off and on all day, but I'm hoping to squeeze in some time to fill the pots and plant some seeds. Fingers crossed!
02/28
03/01
03/02

100-Mile Challenge—Total So Far = 119.55

Lilylady3k · February 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 20200111: 210.0 (-1.4)
R138 20200121: 207.7 (-2.3)
R139 20200131: 208.6 (+.9)

R140 20200210: 206.6 (-2)
R141 20200220: 210.2 (+3.6)

R142: Lost control and let the weight fly back on. Focus on getting my water and carbs under control this year
Exercise Goal for this round: Bike 2x, Walk 8x, Plank 8x
🎯Mini Goal: 208
I let the winter storm issues really mess up my weight loss success last week. The 205-206 slipped away and I'm back up where I was at the beginning of 2021. Time to turn this boat around.
I need to quit losing the same pounds over and over. If you are tired of starting over, STOP giving up.

Day/Weight/Previous Day’s Comment
2/21 211.9 Walk 3 miles. 2506 cal, 316 net carbs, 2 glasses wine. My weight has gotten out of control. Today I’m going to focus on just one thing … 80 oz water. Then plan to build from there each day this week.
2/22 211.7 Walk 3 miles. 2045 cal, 136 net carbs, 2 glasses wine. Targeting 80 oz water but drank 64 oz water yesterday. Today’s focus low net carbs along with water again.
2/23 211.9 Walk 4 miles. 1778 cal, 45 net carbs, AF. Drank 80 oz water, nailed net carbs. Today I add vitamins on top of getting my 2nd COVID vaccine.
2/24 209.6 Walk 3.4 + .6 miles. 1550 cal, 61 net carbs, AF. Very rough night … headache, arm sore, chills/shivering, achy all over, little to no sleep. Going to try to push through it today and walk the dog but likely will be back in bed trying to sleep later today.
2/25 208.1 Walk .6 miles, gardened a little, 1754 cal, 132 net carbs, 2 glasses wine. Slept! Long morning & afternoon naps. Think I’m fully recovered. Weight is also shedding those winter storm pounds.
2/26 208.8 @ fishing camp 🎣 No exercise, long drive to camp, 1937 cal, 107 net carbs, 4 glasses wine. Plan to walk, clean the camp house, clean up the plant damage from the freeze, and maybe if I’m lucky fish this afternoon. Mom is getting her COVID vaccine today so I’ll be here to monitor her, cook, etc this weekend. Remembered to bring my scale to the camp!
2/27 207.9 @ fishing camp 🎣 Walked .5 + 3.6 miles, deep cleaned camp inside & out, no fishing. Still need to do some gardening. Mom had no symptoms last night after her vaccine. She is just tired.
2/28 @ fishing camp 🎣
3/1 @ fishing camp 🎣
3/2

Honey_Pumpkin39 · February 2021

I am a 52 year old woman with progressive MS, which means mobility is a struggle and so is exercising. But slow and steady wins the race and all that!

Start weight (31 August 2020): 349.2 lbs
Start weight for 142 challenge: 315.2 lbs
Aim for 2 March 2021 (end of 142 challenge): 313.2 lbs

02/21 314.8 lbs - super pleased at today's weigh in, good news!
02/22 316.7 lbs - goddamit!! Post weekend bounce I guess.
02/23 316.7 lbs
02/24 315.8 lbd
02/25 315.0 lbs
02/26 315.0 lbs
02/27 313.7 lbs - oh yes, really pleased with this, I have worked hard this week
02/28
03/01
03/02

Challenge 137: lost 1.5 lbs
Challenge 138: lost 2.6 lbs
Challenge 139: lost 2.7 lbs
Challenge 140: lost 1lbs
Challenge 141: lost 2 lbs

acrylicfox · February 2021

Busy, snacky + not enough sleep will probably result in an uptick at the start of this round but I'm committed to getting back on track and crushing it by the end!

CW: 181.8 / 82.5
Next goal: Lose 6lbs by St Patrick's Day Challenge
Aims: Focus on sleep

Try to sleep 5 hours a night - time it.

Day/Weight/Comment

02/20 = 82.5
02/21 = 82.8
So many snacks while half asleep yesterday that I couldn't even remember them all *sigh*
A disturbed five hours of sleep last night but that's better than the last few days.
Still, this used to be my normal every day, Baby Steps.
02/22 = DNW
Fox got in with my chicks early, early. We lost one and I spent the morning building better defenses.
Forgot to weigh in.
Sleep? what was that again?

02/23 = 82.2
A solid three hours sleep last night. heading in the right direction! (Not a lot on today, might fit a nap in this afternoon)
82g carbs
02/24 = 82
I had a mega (if light) four-hour nap yesterday afternoon, add to that another four hours last night and I'm feeling confident about tonight, come on 5hrs!

89g carbs
02/25 =82.5
I got seven hours of sleep! and while I've got that "overslept" kinda seedy feeling, I know it'll be doing my body good

126g carbs

02/26 = 82.5 Halfway
Six hours of sleep

It would be great if this was a new trend
77g carbs
02/27 = 82.5
Talked myself into taking a maintenance KJ day today but I was probably overreacting, I anticipated that the day was going to be more difficult than it was. Must learn to put more trust in this new way of eating.
Four hours sleep.
Waaaaay more carbs than anyone needs.

02/28
03/01
03/02
Previously...

2020 Goal <200lbs
133 = sw 205 / 93
133 = 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 = sw 198.8 / 90.2
137 = to 195.1 / 88.5
138 = to 191.1 / 86.7
139 = to 187.3 / 85
140 = to 186.2 / 84.5
141 = to 181.8 / 82.5
142 = to ?

Chalmation · February 2021

SW: 158.4
GW: 125
Round 139 Weight Loss: -2.2
Round 140 Weight Loss: -2.2
Round 141 Weight Loss: -2.4

2/21: 158.4
2/22: 158.4
2/23: 157.8
2/24: 158
2/25: 158
2/26: 157.6
2/27: 157.4

beagletracks · February 2021

Enjoy the weekend, everyone!

21 Feb.-02 March 2021 (Round 142) SW: 200.8 / GW: 197

About me

47-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
01-10 Feb 2021 (Round 140) SW: 202.2 / GW: 199 / EW: 199.2
11-20 Feb 2021 (Round 141) SW: 199 / GW: 196 / EW: 200.8

Day, Weight, Comment

2/21 – 200.8 – 13,484 steps, 30 min aerobics, 10 min weights yesterday. Results on the scale haven’t been fabulous the last couple of weeks, but I’m definitely feeling stronger. A new interval workout I started about 3-4 weeks ago was nearly impossible at first but relatively easy now. Today we’re going cross-country skiing, so I will be hungry. I think it’s a good trade-off. I will be mindful of what I’m eating today and try to keep the day’s calories down by skipping dinner.

2/22 – 201.6 – 19,686 steps yesterday, cross country skiing. Focusing today on eating mindfully. Today’s plan is fruits and veggies only until dinner. Small portion at dinner.

2/23 – 201.8 – 10,572 steps, 40 min aerobics yesterday. Getting ready to go skiing today and feeling really down about how fat I am. I doubt I’ll be able to do it and I’ll look like a giant hippo out there. Hopefully won’t break the chair lift or my leg. Can’t fit into last season’s pants or jacket. Really don’t want to do this but we already have the ticket. Going to work on my confidence this morning and pushing past all the negative feelings.

2/24 – 201.8 – 10,360 steps, 10 min weights, downhill skiing yesterday. Well, I did it, even though I was convinced I couldn’t and shouldn’t. I didn’t last very long and could only do the easiest runs – and today muscles I didn’t know I had are sore. I’m really too heavy to do too much downhill skiing, but it’s a good motivator to get in shape and I love doing it even if I’m terrible and look like an uncoordinated hippo on the mountain. We plan to go again on Sunday. Tired of this plateau (which is completely of my own making). I’ve had trouble fitting 24-hour fasts in the last couple of weeks. I will plan for one tomorrow and be mindful of my eating today: no eating at the cupboard, no eating at the counter, no trail mix, fruit and veggies only during the day before dinner.

2/25 – 201.4 – 10,547 steps, 30 min aerobics, 10 min weights yesterday. Woo-hoo! Excited to be moving in the right direction finally. Will work on keeping the momentum going today.

2/26 – 198.2 – 19,029 steps, 40 min aerobics yesterday. Down a little because I fasted yesterday. Hope to keep the momentum going! Feeling good because I finally got a job interview – just a phone interview, but it’s a start. I was really feeling defeated. Focus on eating mindfully as always. Off to walk the dogs.

2/27 – 199.8 – 10,200 steps, 20 min aerobics, 10 min weights yesterday. My hope at this point is to at least end this round under 200. Please, self, give me the strength to be disciplined with my eating for the next three days. It’s tough on the weekends when I’m doing challenging outdoor activities that use a lot of energy. Balance, grasshopper. Balance.

2/28
3/01
3/02

Goals and Rewards

Exercise 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
- 190 lbs foot spa
- 185 lbs new skivvies
- 175 lbs private ski lesson (if there’s still snow!)
- 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 America

beagletracks · February 2021

musicsax wrote: »

@beagletracks - good luck on your interview, be confident, sending positive helpful vibes

P.S. loove your reward list !!

Thank you, @musicsax ! I now have TWO interviews coming up. Good practice for the future if nothing else. It feels good to hear back.

SheilaBoneham · February 2021

UGW - 130
HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)

2021 Goals — eat mindfully; meditate most days; exercise for the pleasure of moving, get back to >150.

History 2020-21

R100 1/7/20 end weight 177.6
R101 1/17/20 end weight 177.6
R102 1/27/20 end weight 177.2
R103 2/6/20 end weight 178.6
R104 2/16/20 end weight 179
R105 2/26/20 end weight 180.2
R106 3/7/20 end weight 180
R107 3/17/20 end weight 180
R108 3/27/20 end weight 180.8
R109 4/6/20 end weight 180
R110 4/16/20 end weight 180.6
R111 4/26/20 end weight 181.2
R112 5/6/20 end weight 181.4
R113 5/16/20 end weight 181.8
R114 5/26/20 end weight 183 ugh.
R115 6/5/20 end weight 182.6. 10-day calorie ave 1554
R116 6/15/20 end weight 181.8. 10-day calorie ave 1580
R117 6/25/20 end weight 181. 10-day calorie ave 1341
R118 7/5/20 end weight 182. 10-day calorie ave 1674
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.
R137 1/11/2021 End weight 183. (+/-0). 10-day ave cals 1789.
R138 1/21/2021 End weight 183. (+/-0). 10-day ave cals 1753.
R139 — End weight 183. (+/-0). Didn’t track calories.
R140 — end weight 183.

R141 — end weight 183. Ave calories 1587. (Goal 1600) ⭐️

R142 Goals — calories <1500; no snacking.

Day/Weight/7-day Calorie Average/Comment

2/21 - 183 - 1741
I went a bit overboard yesterday. No snacks, but big lunch & supper. But it’s ok, I’m striving for averages.
💕 Ever-longer hours of daylight!

2/22 - 183.4 - 1862

2/23 - 183 - 1638
Weird — apparently I didn’t post yesterday, though I remember writing a post and reading many of yours. Hmmm. Maybe I hit Done rather than Save. Whatever! Striving today to lower calories while staying satisfied. More veggies & protein!
💕 Temperature rise — high 30s heading toward the 40s! 🌞

2/24 - 183.2 - 1780
Beautiful sunshiny day, heading to the mid-40s, though there is a sharp wind right now. 🌝 Birds are really active at the nest boxes. 🪶 Spring is getting close! 🌷🌹🌷🌹🌷🌹
💕 Planning the plantings for my new flower beds. Dreaming in color!

2/25 - 182.8 - 1538
That’s better! We had grilled salmon for dinner — yummy & really filling, which kept me satisfied all evening. That’s the trick, methinks!
💕 Watching Mike the cat race around the house like a nut in the morning.

2/26 - 182.8 - 1382
I can’t believe we’re 6 days into this round already. Where does the time go???
💕 Writing at my desk in the very early morning when DH is still asleep. Quiet!

2/27 - 184 - 1786
😳!! Has to be water — yikes. I was a bit over my calorie goal, but even I can’t gain 1.2# of ugly fat in a day. I didn’t notice anything particularly salty yesterday, but I feel puffy (and heavy!) this morning, so.... It’s ok, today’s menu is planned. DH made a big pot of 15-bean soup with veggies, so more of that for supper, and I’m thinking tomato-sprouts-greens-cucumber-hummus sandwich for lunch. Mmmmmm. Also, it’s supposed to get to 50 this afternoon — raining now, but that’s supposed to end, so I’m planning a nice walk. 👟 Happy Saturday, all!
💕 The trickling sound of the aerator in the fish tank.

2/28 -
3/01 -
3/02 -

GrandmaJackie · February 2021

Round 142

Please join us! Starting on 03/02 JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS, we will begin Round 142
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: 165.2 (2/20)
GW: 163.5

Day/Weight/Comment
02/21 165.8 {Steps 11,391}
02/22 164.8 {Steps 11,539}
02/23 164.8 {Steps 11,429}
02/24 164.8 {Steps 18,162}
02/25 164.8 {Steps 16,191}
02/26 164.8 {Steps 10,131}
02/27 164.1 {Steps TBD} ~ Finally the scale moves, today spending the days with my grandkids. I’ll check in later.

02/28
03/01
03/02

👍🏼👍🏼 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!

March goals
1 Log everything!
2 Morning walks (except Sundays)
3 Pilates (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!

Beautyofdreams · February 2021

Goals
- log all food and drink.
- move 30 minutes a day.
- stay under calorie budget.

MFPSW: 223.4 lbs.(March 8,2020)
SW: 151.5
GW: 135.0
Day/Weight/Comment
02/21 152.1
02/22 150.8
02/23 150.7
02/24 150.9
02/25 152.2
02/26 149.7 Yippee!
02/27 150.1
02/28
03/01
03/02

deepwoodslady · February 2021

Round 142
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 60 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 100 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
R141 EW= 205.0
R142 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) = ……0.4 LOST (Ending Weight 207.2)

R141 (02/11/21 thru 02/20/21) = ……2.2 LOST (Ending Weight 205.0)

R142 (02/21/21 thru 03/02/21) = [color-fuchsia]……xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)

Day/Weight/Comment
02/20 …..205.0 ….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
02/21 …..205.0 ….. I made horrible choices yesterday eating on the grab from within my home. Calories were okay but the carbs were through the roof and contained very little nutritional value. I hope to make better choices today. I definitely need more protein today. Thankful for no weight gain.

02/22 …..207.2 ….. It was only ice cream and I skipped a meal for it! Yo-Yo. Disgusted! Now I will spend this entire round just trying to get back to starting weight. Why, oh why, oh why????

02/23 …..207.2 ….. I got nothing.

02/24 …..207.5 ….. Chinese food yesterday. I will have the leftovers today. I have taught myself to cut the meal into two meals, but sodium is sodium. We are in the heaviest part of winter right now. I can’t wait until May when it is no longer slippery and I can get outside! I miss taking my walks and hiking when I have a companion that will go (for safety). Come on Spring!

02/25 …..207.5 ….. I finished the Chinese food yesterday. I didn’t drink as much water as planned so I will push water today. I hope to get in some extra movement today in the house. The workers are only working a partial day.

02/26 …..207.2 ….. A very low cal dinner last night helped nudge me in the right direction on the scale this morning.

02/27 …..xxxxx ….. Amish sour dough bread showed up on the scale. At another member’s suggestion, I have started using my very steep stairs as a form of exercise while my workers are here. I can only go up & down once at a time right now without getting winded or messing up my knees, but I plan on building up some resistance and eventually getting in more at a time. In the meantime, off & on all day is a start to something better! I wish spring was just around the corner, but where I live it is not. Patience is a virtue!

02/28 …..xxxxx …..

03/01 …..xxxxx …..

03/02 …..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.

02/09 I love every pet I’ve ever owned. I am thankful that since I have been out on my own (1980) I have cremated every doggy and kitty. They are now able to move with me. I love they are here with me in my new home.

02/10 I love sleep. It is hard for me to sleep as long as I would like. I am usually a 4 hour girl. In retirement I have started getting more 5 hour nights and am slipping back down to the 3 and 4 hour nights less often. I am trying hard to sleep longer but it just doesn’t seem to come for me. However, I do love sleep. The less I get, the more precious it is to me.

02/11 I love plants & flowers. It will be exciting what I can do with the landscape in my new home. Planting in my area of Michigan (zone 4) usually can’t begin until the end of Mary or beginning of June so I impatiently wait.

02/12 I love no alarm clock days. Today was not one of them but I know that today is the day that the Lord hath made, so I will be glad and rejoice in it.

02/13 I love a good book or movie and a hot cup of tea in the evening with no disruptions. I don’t get it very often, so when I do, it is so so appreciated and enjoyed.

02/14 Self Love: I love my strength and determination as a woman. I really feel I have made my own mark on the world in my professional life and my personal one too. My start in life was meager and difficult. I love that I overcame so much and reached such wonderful goals. I need to apply the same strength to my weight.

02/15 I love my morning coffee and appreciate it when no one tries to talk to me until I get in at least one sip.

02/16 I love a good hike in our beautiful national forest that is nearby. It is very rustic and follows the river. So beautiful that I just want to hug every tree and thank them for being a part of my life. I can’t wait for the snow and ice to melt, the birds to start chirping and the trails to be safe again. Spring can’t come soon enough!

02/17 I love MFP for offering this forum to us. I love “Just give me 10 days” especially. I love the support that you all bring to my life. The ideas. The remedies. The hope for progress and health in my own life. I love how open and honest you share your journeys, but also your struggles and triumphs on many things in your life. Thank you to all of you for the caring and the sharing!

02/18 I love my memories. The ability to go back and pull your lost loved ones back into your life, even for a moment, is a true gift from God.

02/19 I love my friends who never give up on me, even when my time is so restricted.

02/20 I love travel and I hope someday to do it again with someone special that may come into my life.

02/21 I love “Just give me 10 days.” Thank you grandma Jackie and all the participants. From you, I have learned so much!

02/22 I love bright beautiful flowers in the garden, fragrant or not.

02/23 I love a beautiful sunset in the evening. The kind with all the beautiful pink hydrogen mixed with the golden orange of the sun. It speaks to me and assures me that all is well and that everything is going to be okay. God is the Artist of it all.

02/24 I love finding a good bargain, new or used. It's those unexpected finds made affordable that usually make a house a home!

02/25 I love the way I have always felt a sense of deep, private and complete protection by God. He helps me find my keys, my credit card I laid down and keeps me in check when I get too mouthy. I am grateful he has been in my life for as long as I can remember.

02/26 I love the smell of fresh bread baking in the oven.

02/27 I love the quietness of the morning in my house and the loudness of the birds in the morning out in my yard.

quiltingjaine · February 2021

@SheilaBoneham I love the sound of the fish tank aerator!

quiltingjaine · February 2021

Female 5’0” Age 71 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
Rnd 140 SW 117.5 AW 116.8
Rnd 141 SW 117.5 AW 117.9

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 142 SW 118.5
2/21 117.0 There went the gyro meat and partial pita - in spite of 2 servings of the delicious homemade from scratch keto pizza!
2/22 117.5
2/23 117.5 Yesterday was National Margarita Day. I made 2 raspberry Margaritas with SF syrup. Delicious!
2/24 118.0 Dentist appointment today-just a cleaning.
2/25 118.0 College BFF is visiting this afternoon
2/26 117.5
2/27 120.0 totally expected, Chinese take out. House Special chicken and steamed vegetables - LOTS of vegetables I was so thirsty all evening! LOTS of water and more today, as well as leftovers!

2/21 I LOVE NEW RECIPES The pizza crust I made yesterday is the best “no flour” crust I have ever had so I can really enjoy pizza again. LOL
2/22 I LOVE THAT WE ALL FEEL COMFORTABLE HERE!
2/23 I LOVE HEARING THE JETS FROM NELLIS AFB
2/24 I LOVE GRANDMA JACKIE FOR KEEPING US GOING!
2/25 I LOVE MY GIRLS - 2 daughters and 4 granddaughters
2/26 I LOVE MY BOYS - 1 DH, 2 SIL, 3 DGS
2/27 I LOVE sunshine and blue skies!

SouthWestLondon · February 2021

Here we go again...

Round 139 SW 210, End Weight 209.8
Round 140 SW 209, End Weight 204.8
Round 141 SW 204.4 End Weight 202.4

Highest Weight: 292 (March 2015)
Current Weight: 202.4 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 165 lbs
Round Goal Weight: 200 lbs

Goals
- Cals in < 1750; Cals out > 2750
- Five Long Walks (75 mins +)
- Five basic low intensity strength training sessions (20 mins +)

Day/Weight/Comment
02/21 - 201.2. Had a good day yesterday - went for a 15km walk, had a high rate of burn, and kept calories well under my limit even with a takeaway for dinner and some high calorie biscuits as snacks.

02/22 - 202.6. I always seem to get a bit of a bounce on a Monday after a the weekend. Sunday was good - in theory I could have eaten 4000 cals to stay under my target daily average, but stuck to 2150 calories.

02/23 - 202.8 - yesterday was an ok day. Under calories but not terribly active.

02/24 - 202.4 - well under calorie target yesterday, and had a decent walk. Scales were slightly all over the place this morning. At one point they went up to 203.6, but when I got 202.4 I banked it and logged it

200lbs by next Tuesday feeling a bit unlikely now.

02/25 - 201.6 - another good day yesterday in terms of CICO. But recognising a pattern here: I do well on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; I do ok on Wednesdays and Sundays; and I do poorly on Mondays. Probably because at weekends I allow myself to drink Diet Coke and eat saltier foods, so the effects of that are being felt by Monday.

02/26 - 201.0

02/27 - 200.4. Getting close to goal for this round. But I always seem to rebound a bit after the weekend. Hopefully the trend continues though. Reaching 200lbs would mean losing all my lockdown weight (even if I do still have another 35lbs to go after that milestone).

02/28
03/01
03/02

kmort009 · February 2021

Round 142

Age: 39
Height: 5’ 3”
SW: 163
CW: 128.2
GW: 125

GW for this round: 126.5

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)
Round 140 (15): 128.8 to 127.4 (-1.4 lbs)
Round 141 (16): 127.4 to 128.2 (+0.8 lbs)

Goals for this round:
- No excuses - ONE maintenance day (having our pod-family over tomorrow for a mini-party for my son). I will keep a calorie deficit all other days this round.
- Addendum to the first goal: improve my calorie tracking and weighing. No more fudging and estimating or leaving anything off.
- Add an evening snack to my meal plan to prevent late-night binges.

2/21 - 127.2 - Where was this number yesterday when I ended the last round? 😂. Glad to get back on track - hopefully I can keep going down from here. Today is my only allowed “maintenance” day this round - we are having the other family in our pod over for a backyard bbq as a little birthday party. I’m going to try and stay in a calorie deficit for the day, but I’m ok with going up to maintenance. Yesterday’s calories were 1764 (my goal is 1700) - I’m going to start recording my calories for the prior day here to help keep me accountable.

2/22 - 127.0 - 2,111 total calories yesterday. High, but my Apple Watch had me at 2,213 for the day so I did manage to stay at maintenance. I tried to be as honest as I could with recording what I ate, though I didn’t weigh my food during the party. Now I’ve had my one day off - 500+ calorie deficit is my aim for every day the rest of the round.

2/23 - 127.2 - 1,789 calories yesterday - a little higher than I wanted, but I also took the kids to the park (a 1.5 mile round trip) and we played a lot of chase and were kicking the soccer ball around so my active calories were a little higher than usual too. Unrelated to weight loss - I got my daughter registered for kindergarten and my son signed up for a preschool program yesterday! I am just hoping so so hard that our area will be in a place where it is safe for them to go to school in-person this fall. It will help both of them so much (and I’ve got to admit that even just 2 hours twice a week completely kid-free sounds WONDERFUL to me!)

2/24 - 126.4 - 1704 calories - Ok, now I’m finally feeling back on track. Going by past drops, I’ll probably go back up a bit the next day or two, but hopefully I can keep the overall downward trend. I’m trying to decide now whether I want to make 120 my new goal weight after 125, or if I want to switch to eating at maintenance and increasing my strength training to focus more on building/toning.

2/25 - 126.8 - 1697 calories - I’m very happy to see the 126 again! Had a good day yesterday in terms of sticking to my meal plan; it was board game night for me and my husband and I was careful to save calories for a drink and cheese crackers. Didn’t sleep well though - had a lot of trouble falling asleep and then woke early. I’m hoping coffee and breakfast will help since I’m still feeling foggy and both kids are already going 100 mph.

2/26 - 126.8 - 1727 calories - No movement down, but at least it didn’t go back up again. I had to take my son to his 2 year appointment at the pediatrician this morning; he’s perfect and healthy but he did NOT want anything to do with getting weighed and measured there! They finally had me step on the scale, get my weight, and then pick him up and weigh again to find his from the difference. Now, my weight was higher than usual since I’d just eaten and was wearing a jacket, clothes and tennis shoes - but it was still only 130. Just realizing that it would have been around 170 if this had been needed at his last appointment (and I would have been so reluctant to do it) really impacted me. My weight today PLUS my 32 lb 2 year old is LESS than I alone was a year ago! What a difference a year (with 6 solid months of weight loss) can make!

2/27 - 126.8 - 1916 calories - Another one of those days where I just wanted all the carbs and still felt hungry no matter what I ate. I fully expected the scale to be up this morning, so I’m fine with holding at 126.8. While I let myself go above my planned calories, I did at least stick to a deficit.

2/28 -
3/1 -
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171lake · February 2021

SW: 149.4
UGW 120
Round GW 147.4
33, 5’1”, F

Goals: 64 oz of water a day, journal food, workout 60 minutes a day, really focus on eating only when hungry (not snacking).

Day/Weight/Comment
02/21 149.4, 45 minutes cycling class, 15 minutes weights.
02/22 149.2, 10 minute cycling class, 25 laps in pool
02/23 149.4 1 hr lower body circuit
02/24 149.2- riveting weight loss this week, but at least I have been consistent with working out and drinking water.
02/25 149.2
02/26 149.2
02/27 149.1
02/28
03/01

starrjulia8 · February 2021

02/26 190.9
02/27 192.6 Knew it wasn't a true weight loss. Still getting better.

Tesha231 · February 2021

Tesha
HW: 186
GW: 150
R139 - 167.9
R140 - 168.8
R141 - 166.5
R142 - only a week away from scale abandonment. Will need to track in FL on an old-school scale on gym days for several weeks. Plan to eat and exercise as I have learned and see how I end up on my normal scale in April. I got this.

Day/Weight/Comment
02/21 - 166.5 really thought donating blood yesterday would help drop a couple ounces but I also drank a crazy amount of water to help replenish that pint. Happy the scale held two days with the 6 in the 3rd position in any event!
02/22 - 166.7 Attacking the scale creep today! Tune in tomorrow to see who wins!
02/23 - 166.7 Posturing with the scale creep.
02/24 - 166.4:)
02/25 - 166.2 I credit the sunshine, warmer temps...and my dog who loves her walks
02/26 - 166.2 staying steady. Last day to prepare the scales for my final IL weigh for a while. Would love to see a 5 in the third position tomorrow but that’s a long shot!
02/27 -166.9 Scale creep for the win ugh. On the road in the a.m. Round over for me but I will check in on your progress as I get a chance.

TerriRichardson112 · February 2021

🌱🌷💝💘☯️💘💝🌷🌱
🌱🌷💝FEBRUARY💝🌷🌱
🌱🌷💝💘☯️💘💝🌷🌱

Love for myself: Eat well under Goal, and get my exercise in.
Love for others: Following Covid guidelines to drive down transmission rates

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Looking forward: You are not stuck at home.
You are SAFE at home. One word can change your attitude
☠️One cough can change your life☠️
😷Take care! Stay safe!😷

February focus: improving stamina, strength, flexibility, which may impact the scale

Aims:

2021 Focus:

Maintain weight < 150
Strengthen strategies to reframe the tendency to use unhealthy snack food as a reward/treat.
Make sure I have prepared healthy snacks available
Cut down on eating between meals by keeping busy

Never give up! Never give in!
Recent Back Story:

2018 goal: get back down to 160 ✅
2019 goal: proceed down to 150 ✅ with 2 months to spare
2020 goal: maintain below 150 dropping slowly down to 145 ✅ Strength training has slowed progress, but that’s okay.
That's a WIN in my book!

[*] 2021
[*] Focus: maintenance! I might even manage to lose a bit more ever so slowly.
[*] (One good thing about Covid is that I don't have to traverse the minefield of family celebration meals.)

JGM10D ~|~ Round 142

🔹Posting weight and comments each evening.

🔹Age 74;🔹Height 5’2”🔹Female🔹
🔹SW: 227lbs (Mar 2014)
🔹1 Aug 2019: 171.1
🔹GW 2019: < 155 ✅

🔹GW: 2020: <150✅
🔹31 Dec: 145.8
🔹1 Jan 2021: 147.2
🔷24 Jan: 143.8
🔹LW: 143.8 (Jan 2021)
🔹Focus: maintain<150
I am MINDFUL of making heathy choices
to MAXIMISE the achievement of my goals!
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Giving up is NOT an option! I KNOW I am doing this!
Round 141 EW: 145.2
Round 142 Goal: Maintain < 150
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21/02: 145.6: Goals 🌟
22/02: 145.3: Goals 🌟
23/02: 145.4: Goals 🌟
24/02: 145.6: Goals 🌟
25/02: 145.9: Goals 🌟 Working on muscle tone with a resultant rise in weight, so need to be more vigilant with portion sizes.
26/02: 145.7: Goals 🌟
27/02: 145.6: Goals 🌟
28/02: xxx: Goals
01/03: xxx: Goals
02/036: xxx: Goals

Round 135 EW 146.8🌻
Round 120 EW 150.1🌻
Round 110 EW 148.2🌻
Round 109 EW 147.2🌻
June 2017: Round 8 SW 162; EW 169.9 This was my first round!!! I faffed about for 2 1/2 years before I got back on track!!!

Daily Goals

Food
🔹log All food and drink; stay under goal; balance macros/micros; Hydrate adequately; NLNS!!!
Exercise:
🔹7,500+ Steps daily
🔹30 + minutes intentional exercise
Mind/Body/Soul/Spirit
🔹Daily Mindfulness Practice/Meditation
🔹Practice Self-care
🔹Positively reframe thoughts
🔹Learn something new
🔹15 mins Daily Declutter session

https://www.random.org/colors/hex
Purple: #ff4968.

THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.
REMINDERS: One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you.

Daily weight fluctuations are normal, and can be as much as 2 lbs a day for no apparent reason.
A general downward trend is what we are looking for.
Eating out can cause apparent weight gain because of high sodium levels, but usually goes quickly. Drinking extra water helps with this.
The human body does not react instantly to what we do to it. Sometimes it can take several days to see results.
Plateaus are a normal part of the process. The body is consolidating and adapting to your new way of eating/exercising.
The closer you get to your goal weight, the more difficult it becomes to lose weight, as your body becomes more efficient at using what you feed it.
When you exercise you build muscle, which takes up less space than fat, so use measurements as well as weight to assess your progress.
Getting/Staying fit and healthy requires a lifestyle change for most people.

Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!

nikki49721 · February 2021

Thank you!! Hopefully this will help to keep me accountable. Need to work on nutrition, and daily exercise to help with mobility —even how small I think it is.
R142
SW: 174
GW: 145 (in time)
Day/Weight/Comment

cpanus · February 2021

I'm in! Thank you, @GrandmaJackie!

70 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...

...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.

The Shelter in Place has everyone freaked. We need to remain calm and respectful of each other.

Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 144.0
UGW: 132.2

02/19 - 144.4 at 6:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
02/20 - 145.4 at 7:30 a.m. ... 5.63 miles in 109 mins

Day/Weight/Comment

02/21 - 145.0 at 7:15 a.m. ...5.82 miles in 104 mins
02/22 - 145.2 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
02/23 - 145.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...4.19 miles in 77 mins
02/24 - 145.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...4.37 miles in 76 mins and 60 min workout w/trainer
02/25 - 143.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...4.84 miles in 87 mins
02/26 - 145.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer ...need a hammer for my scale.
02/27 - 143.8 at 8:00 a.m. ...4.46 miles in 81 mins
02/28 -
03/01 -
03/02 -

Chris

acrylicfox · February 2021

Busy, snacky + not enough sleep will probably result in an uptick at the start of this round but I'm committed to getting back on track and crushing it by the end!

CW: 181.8 / 82.5
Next goal: Lose 6lbs by St Patrick's Day Challenge
Aims: Focus on sleep

Try to sleep 5 hours a night - time it.

Day/Weight/Comment

02/20 = 82.5
02/21 = 82.8
So many snacks while half asleep yesterday that I couldn't even remember them all *sigh*
A disturbed five hours of sleep last night but that's better than the last few days.
Still, this used to be my normal every day, Baby Steps.
02/22 = DNW
Fox got in with my chicks early, early. We lost one and I spent the morning building better defenses.
Forgot to weigh in.
Sleep? what was that again?

02/23 = 82.2
A solid three hours sleep last night. heading in the right direction! (Not a lot on today, might fit a nap in this afternoon)
82g carbs
02/24 = 82
I had a mega (if light) four-hour nap yesterday afternoon, add to that another four hours last night and I'm feeling confident about tonight, come on 5hrs!

89g carbs
02/25 =82.5
I got seven hours of sleep! and while I've got that "overslept" kinda seedy feeling, I know it'll be doing my body good

126g carbs

02/26 = 82.5 Halfway
Six hours of sleep

It would be great if this was a new trend
77g carbs
02/27 = 82.5
Talked myself into taking a maintenance KJ day today but I was probably overreacting, I anticipated that the day was going to be more difficult than it was. Must learn to put more trust in this new way of eating.
Four hours sleep.
Waaaaay more carbs than anyone needs.
02/28 = 82.8
Four hours sleep :tisk:
130+g carbs
Lots of salt yesterday, I'm still thirsty!

03/01
03/02
Previously...

2020 Goal <200lbs
133 = sw 205 / 93
133 = 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 = sw 198.8 / 90.2
137 = to 195.1 / 88.5
138 = to 191.1 / 86.7
139 = to 187.3 / 85
140 = to 186.2 / 84.5
141 = to 181.8 / 82.5
142 = to ?

jca12345 · February 2021

SW:223.2lb (So unbelievably disgusted with myself!)

GW:178lb

02/21 xxxx
02/22 xxxxx
02/23- 223.2lb. Wow- my highest weight ever, and I feel at an all time low. My weight has rocketed in the last 18 months, I now need to do something about it. I've lost weight with MFP before, just need the consistency to see it through, as I have got quite a lot to lose. Set my calories to 1700 per day and will log meals the night before. Today I am planning on sticking to my meals, with NO snacking in between. Going to go for a walk to burn some calories, but having to take it easy due to just recovering from COVID.
02/24- 221.4lb Went for a brisk 5K walk yesterday and stuck to my calorie goal. Had a nice evening meal of blackened cod, salsa and smashed avacado- it was really nice. Plan for today is to stick to my calorie goal and make sure I drink enough water.
02/25- 221lb. Stuck to my calorie goal yesterday. Plan for today is to meal prep for the next couple of days, to make sure that I stick to my calories. Aiming to do a HiiT workout today from YouTube just to get me moving again after COVID. Before Christmas I was running 5K 3-5 times per week, so want to slowly build towards that again.
02/26- 221lb. Was within my calories yesterday, didn’t manage any exercise, so I’m going to remedy that today by going on a nice 90 minute walk with my 1 year old (in the pram). Late night snacking continue to be an issue- I need to remember that just because biscuits etc are in the house, doesn’t mean I need to eat them!
02/27- 220.4lb. Went for a very long walk yesterday (13km) which was great. Stuck within my calories and even managed to squeeze a gin and tonic in! Another, albeit shorter, walk today; green smoothie for lunch and then not too sure for dinner tonight. Pleased with weight loss so far, I know it’s all likely to be water weight, but it’s good to see it coming down nonetheless.
02/28- 219.8lb. Another walk yesterday- the weather has been great the last couple of days. Got another one planned for this morning. Shopping day today, excited to fill the cupboards with more healthy stuff!
03/01
03/02

musicsax · February 2021

beagletracks wrote: »

musicsax wrote: »

@beagletracks - good luck on your interview, be confident, sending positive helpful vibes

P.S. loove your reward list !!

Thank you, @musicsax ! I now have TWO interviews coming up. Good practice for the future if nothing else. It feels good to hear back.

Fantastic !!! Good luck xx

musicsax · February 2021

JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~|~ Round 142 (round 74 for me ) I''ve proved I need this to help me keep on track! Thank you @GrandmaJackie you so enrich so many of our lives by keeping the challenge going.

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 (same as last !) – get back into and stay in 120's? 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 140 – 132.4 ( 2.2 pounds up)
End of round 141 – 131 ( 1.4 pounds down)

End of round 141 – 131 ( 1.4 pounds down)

SW: 131
GW: 129.6
Day/Weight/Comment

02/21 131 – 10.5 miles walked, good food day; heavy on carbs due to last night's pizza but still within calories.
02/22 131 – 10.69 miles walked yesterday, Sunday with it's roast dinner and all the trimmings kept within calories.
02/23 130.2 - 10.2 miles including 17 mins jogging. Stayed well within calories & macros for the day.
02/24 130.2 – 10.45 miles walked yesterday, good healthy food day within calories & macros.
02/25 129.4 – yeah hi! Now to not self sabotage and maintain. 9.28 miles walked yesterday. Really craved chocolate yesterday, weighed out 4 squares, ate it mindfully, savouring the taste then got my knitting out so I wasn't tempted to indulge in more/start to binge.
02/26 129.4 – 8.85 miles walked yesterday, kept well within calories & macros.

02/27 130 – 8.66 miles walked yesterday & kept well within calories and macros.
02/28 129.6 – 13.81 miles walked yesterday including walking the 2.98 miles both to and from my vaccine appointment. Ate within calories & macros.
03/01
03/02

L0VE FOR MYSELF – be more positive; half glass full not half glass empty.
02/25 loving this weight again! It's the lowest weight for as long as my records go on MFP & Libra (only started that app 27.12.18!). Loving it!!
02/26 got my 1st vaccine yesterday, and pleased to report no side effects; I did sleep solidly for 8 hours 21 (very unusual for me!) only interupted by getting up for the bathroom, don't know if this could be attributed to the potential fatigue that can be a side effect? but I certainly don't/didn't actually feel any fatigue

LOVE FOR OTHERS – Had my assessment to volunteer to help in the Covid vaccination process, all references in, waiting for the call now.
02/22 -Today the road map to getting back out of lockdown is to be announced – waiting with baited breath to see when we can finally see our families, it will be the first time since Christmas Day !!
02/23 – Had a wonderful video call with my 2 year old DGD, her talking has so come on!! 29th March lockdown is to be lifted and we will be able to travel to see DD, DS & families, can't wait to see our DGC, we will only be able to meet up outside, but we will be able to meet!! 5 weeks!!
02/24 – final 3 miles was with an ex-colleague that I have kept in contact with that I met up with.
02/25 – had invite for 1st covid vaccine, appointment is Saturday! Thank you NHS.
02/27 – whilst on my walk yesterday rescued an elderley man from his garden border; his electric wheelchair had gone off the path and he was stuck, he had been there for an hour and a half and others who he called to had ignored him? ! I think maybe they didn't hear him as I called across “Good Morning” and so only heard him because I was looking at him, I like to keep that faith in the human race!! I didn't have the strength to pull him out myself, so phoned DH, who I knew had just finished work and would be on his way home, to come out to us, chatted to him whilst we waited. Bill is 93, he was widowed 37 years ago and has lived in his house for 70 years, is a retiree from Goodyears Tyre Plant which was, until it was closed some years, one of the biggest employers in our town. He had a stroke 2 years ago, has had his electric wheelchair 7 months & had taken some fresh air by going around the block before deciding to take a look at the beautiful daffodils growing in his front border which is how he happened to go off the path!! Oh, and his birthday is the day after mine!!

KEEP SAFE EVERYONE

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

?�ﾟﾏﾼ?ﾏﾼ?�ﾟﾏﾼ This is NOT A DIET - It’s a PERMANENT LIFESTYLE. ?�ﾟﾏﾼ?�ﾟﾏﾼ

Just Give Me 10 Days ~ Round 142

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