Just Give Me 10 Days ~|~ Round 145
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Round 145
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 60 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 103 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
R144 EW= 207.4
R145 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)
R133 thru R143 (12/03/20 thru 03/02/21) = ……0.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 207.0)
R144 (03/13/21 thru 03/22/21) = ……0.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 207.4)
R145 (03/23/21 thru 04/01/21) = ……xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)
Day/Weight/Comment
03/22 …..207.4….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
03/23 …..209.0 ….. 2 chili dogs and a ton of water. My daughter brought it home from an out-of-town dairy queen. Oh, and a medium Blizzard. She’s a bad influence and I am weaker than I thought. How do you say no to one of your children who just spent hard earned money on you? She and I are going to have to have a talk.
03/24 …..208.8 ….. My first covis shot tomorrow at an out-of-town location. I’m a little nervous but happy that it’s my turn. Eating my emotions at this time but happy for a tiny dip on the scale. I’m being pulled into family problems. Temptations in food continue with my daughter constantly bringing home junk. We will be having a talk tonight!
03/25 …..208.2 ….. Leaving for out-of-town in a bit for Covid shot number 1. I am being the driver for 3 others since it is far from home. Our health departments services many cities and counties as well so it will be a bit of travel.
03/26 …..208.8 ….. After travel shock-wave. I’ll work on it today. First Covid Shot went very very well. I could not feel it at all. Was waiting for the poke and he was already putting the band-aid on! I drove 3 others who were given the shot by different volunteers. No kidding, none of us could feel ANYTHING at all. Last night I had not problem using my arm, even sleeping on my arm. It is touchy if I actually touch the site, otherwise, I still can’t feel any pain and there were no other side effects. Have a great weekend everyone!
03/27 …..207.6 ….. Better choices. Limited snacks and got in plenty of steps at home. It added up.
03/28 …..207.6 ….. Keep on keeping on. The change will come.
03/29 …..207.0 ….. This is under starting weight (which was my goal) so I’m very pleased. Now, to do even better! I still need to thin out my snacks a bit more.
03/30 …..207.0 ….. I would love to drop this into the 6’s by the end of the round.
03/31 …..xxxxx …..
04/01 …..xxxxx …..
03/01 – 11,051 Steps yesterday. The most steps in a very long time. Certainly the most since my retirement!
03/02 - 6,181 Steps yesterday. It was a busy day with the remodel. Full house.
03/03 - 4,937 Steps yesterday. Unexpected travel with lots of car rides. I keep my fitbit on my non-dominate wrist, not my ankle, so I know I actually got in over 10,000 with ALL the shopping. However, I had no time for any extra planned exercise yesterday so I am grateful for the steps in the big box stores.
03/04 - 6,589 It was a paperwork day. Not as much movement or as many steps as I would have liked.
03/05 - 4,276. Another paperwork day as I prepped for my attorney appointment today for my will & trust (and other matters). Travel today will bring light steps for tomorrow also.
03/06 - 7,489 Traveled but still got in some steps.
03/07 – 6,827 Steps. I should have tried harder. I probably could have gotten more in. I have been doing some planned stairs in the house though.
03/08 - 7,092 Steps. I had a sit-down meeting last night so getting more steps in was impossible. I am shocked, actually, that I got in this many!
03/09 - 8,217 Steps.
03/10 - 7,123 Steps. I had a movie night last night.
03/11 - 8,635 Steps and I worked for every one of them intentionally!
03/12 - 8,672 Steps.
03/13 -10,237 Steps chasing active grandson.
03/14 - 8,726
03/15 - 7,164 Steps. Still getting them from inside home.
03/16 - 7,546 Steps. Snow today. Grandson visiting other relatives so I will have to get those steps another way and not from chasing him! LOL.
03/17 – 11,857 Steps. That is what grandchildren will do to you sometimes LOL!
03/18 - 6,571 Steps. Surprised it wasn’t more!
03/19 - 7,835 Steps.
03/20 - 10,310 Steps. These came naturally with the babysitting and household tasks I had. I wish they came that easy every day.
03/21 - 9,876 Steps.
03/22 - 6,321 Steps. Travel and a long birthday party sitting.
03/23 - 11,841 Steps. Lots of Housecleaning!
03/24 - 13,732 Steps. Yard Work including raking.
03/25 - 8,517 Steps. A mild resting day yesterday to ease my inflammation before the Covid-19 shot today.
03/26 - 7,024 Steps. Travel with lots of sitting.
03/27 - 12,459 Steps. Burning calories as best I can during the Renovation.
03/28 - 10,121 Steps.
03/29 - 5,529 Steps. I guess it was a lazier day than I thought!
03/30 - 9,024 Steps.7 -
Round 145
Age: 39
Height: 5’ 3”
SW: 163
CW: 124.8
GW: 125
GW for this round: 124-125
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)
Round 142 (17): 128.2 to 125.8 (-2.4 lbs)
Round 143 (18): 125.8 to 124.4 (-1.4 lbs)
Round 144 (19): 124.4 to 124.8 (+0.4 lbs)
Goals for this round:
- Weigh every three days
- Add 1/3 of exercise calories to daily calorie goal
3/23 - 124.6 - I’m in for one more round as I continue to get maintenance figured out. I was higher than I’d have liked last round - I was expecting to drop a little rather than gain, but the round included multiple high calorie days and it’s too soon to see a regular trend. I’m going to try and continue to spread out the weigh-ins to see if I can get used to it, but I’ll revisit the idea at the end of the round. I may just feel better weighing each day since it gives me more data. For calories - I kind of geeked out with a spreadsheet, but I’ve figured out my average daily calories before exercise and I plan to aim for 1840 (my daily activity calories) plus 1/3 of my exercise calories. That should generally come to around 1950 each day.
03/24 - DNW - TOM started today and it kind of snuck up on me this time. I guess I’ve attributed the increase/lack of decrease on the scale to other things, and any increased hunger was masked as I let myself eat more calories. I’m definitely feeling it today though - hopefully the kids will be happy with playing in the backyard so I can rest a bit. If not, I may have to resort to some Daniel Tiger. 😂
03/25 - DNW - Beautiful sunny day! Trying to spend as much of it outside as possible. Snacked a bit more than I intended last night for game night, but I don’t think I did too much damage. We’re getting takeout bbq tonight though, which may impact the scale tomorrow.
03/26 - 124.2 - Took my daughter to her allergist for a skin test this morning; it confirmed what we already suspected: she’s allergic to seafood (fish & shellfish). This is in addition to allergies to tree nuts and several legumes like chickpeas and lentils. It’s easy enough to manage at home, though this will make it tougher - I’ll have to prepare a chicken serving for her whenever we have seafood - but knowing she’s going to be dealing with these all her life hurts my heart. I’m trying so hard to teach her that food isn’t “bad” or “good” but I have to balance that with teaching her there are foods she simply cannot ever have.
Otherwise - weight was good this morning and I got in a solid leg workout before we had to leave. I’m hoping to do a core workout tonight but it’s also “movie night”. I’ll be skipping the popcorn; it always gets in my teeth and we’re having leftover takeout so I’m short on calories (and I’d rather have chocolate than popcorn)
03/27 - DNW
03/28 - DNW - Forgot to check in yesterday, and almost forgot to check in today! I’ve been avoiding MFP this weekend - I log in at night to fill in the info for the day, but I wanted to see how I’d do with not logging everything throughout the day. I guess I’m a creature of habit, because I did just fine staying within my calorie goals. Let’s see what the scale shows tomorrow.
03/29 - 124.6 - Holding steady, which is great especially since we had pizza for dinner last night. It feels natural now to only have two small pieces and a large salad with it instead of 4+ slices! Still higher in sodium than I’d like but the scale number is still good. Did some workouts this morning (HIIT and weighted arms/core) that were both boxing inspired - so much fun! I’ve got to find more like those.
03/30 - 123.6 - This is why I think I’m
going back to weighing daily! I “cheated” and weighed in this morning since I was curious if the sodium in the pizza really was making an impact. And clearly, it was! That’s my biggest fear with weighing only once a week: if there is something that skews the scale just on that one day, I’ll spend the next week worrying about what caused it - was it really water weight from sodium? Or hormonal? Or am I really starting to trend upwards again? Weighing daily captures all the ups and downs but I’d rather have more insight into them than be left wondering.
03/31 -
04/01 -6 -
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
Round 142 143.6lbs
Round 143 142.8lbs
Round 144 141.8lbs
Day, Weight, Comment
03/23 142.2lbs I've been hovering around this weight for the last 10 days. I was hoping to be under 140lbs by the end of this round.
03/24 141.6lbs
03/25 141.6lbs
03/26 141.2lbs
03/27 140.8lbs
03/28 140.2lbs
03/29 140.6lbd
03/30 140.2lbs
03/31
04/01
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Starting Weight(Jan 1): 150.4 lbs
Round 140: -2 lb
Round 141: -0.8
Round 142: -1.4
Round 143: -2.2
Round 144: +0.8
SW(Mar22):135.6
GW(Mar22):133.6
3/23 134.4
3/24 134.8
3/25 134.4
3/26 133.4
3/27 132.8
3/28 133
3/29 133
3/30 132
3/31
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@kmort009
I “cheated” and weighed in this morning since I was curious if the sodium in the pizza really was making an impact. And clearly, it was! That’s my biggest fear with weighing only once a week: if there is something that skews the scale just on that one day, I’ll spend the next week worrying about what caused it - was it really water weight from sodium? Or hormonal? Or am I really starting to trend upwards again? Weighing daily captures all the ups and downs but I’d rather have more insight into them than be left wondering.
I actually read an article yesterday (long gone in my crazy searches now, sorry!) that they did a study. Those who weighed daily (monitored by professionals) actually lost more weight and were overall happier than those who weighed once a week. I think it has a lot to do with what you mentioned here! I always wondered about the once a week and skewed numbers on weigh in day. I LOVE to weigh daily now because I can learn so much more about myself and how my body reacts to certain foods and changes! Plus, if I'm getting really down on myself, I can take weekly averages which typically gives me a much nicer picture of what's going on.5 -
Hi I weigh in KG and record my happy scale trend
Goal for this round is get get below 53kg and stay there and to complete the step challenge. EW for round 144 = 53.0
Tue 23 53.0 tend ⬇️ 😊
Wed 24 53.3 trend ⬆️ 😡 I’m attributing the gain to very salty smoked haddock! Let’s see what tomorrow brings ....
Thu 25 53.0 trend ⬇️ It was the fish! 😊
Fri 26 53.0 trend ⬇️ 😊 I had my first Covid jab today and I’m very sleepy tonight!
Sat 27 54.0. I’ve not recorded this in Happy Scale as I’m sure it’s way off. Very poor sleep last night, thirsty and feverish so lots to drink. Tired and thirsty all of today so getting a very early night. 😡 symptoms of the jab are worth it!
Sun 28 52.8 😊 trend ⬇️ Feeling fine today 😊. Lowest weight this year and back to where I was just before Christmas 😊
Mon 29 52.9 😊 Trend ↔️
Tue 30 52.6 😊 Trend ⬇️
Wed 31
Thu 1.
Previous RoundsRound 130 SW 57.2. EW 56.5. Loss 0.7 kg
Round 131 SW 55.5 EW 56.1. Loss 0.4kg
Round 132 SW 56.1 EW 54.7. Loss 1.4kg
Round 133 SW 54.7 EW 54.0. Loss 0.7kg
Round 134 SW 54.0 EW 53.7. Loss 0.3kg
Round 135 SW 53.7 EW 53.4 Loss 0.3kg
Round 136 SW 53.4 EW 54 Gain 0.6kg but it was Christmas and the New Year
Round 137 SW 54 EW 53.5 Loss 0.5kg
Round 138 SW 53.5 EW 53.5 No change - must try harder!
Round 139 SW 53.5 EW 53.9 Gain .4kg - 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 53.3 EW 53.9 Gain 0.6k
Round 143 SW 53.9 EW 53.5 Loss 0.4 kg
Round 144 SW 53.5 EW 53 Loss 0.5 kg
Round 145 SS 53.0 EW
Target 450,000 steps in March. 450213 completed and I’ve met my target with a day in hand😊
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I'm in! Thank you, @TerriRichardson112 !
71 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.
Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 143.0
UGW: 132.2
03/21 - 145.2 at 8:15 a.m. ...5.84 miles in 105 mins
03/22 - 145.4 at 5:15 a.m. ...my trainer is caught in the snow up north... TOTAL REST DAY!!!
Day/Weight/Comment
03/23 - 144.2 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer. No walking. We had 30 mile an hour winds...no thanks...
03/24 - 145.2 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.37 miles in 97 mins. Beautiful day w/light breeze.
03/25 - 145.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer. No walking just because...
03/26 - 146.2 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.61 miles in 100 mins.
03/27 - 145.6 at 7:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer then 5.34 mines in 95 mins w/DDD!!
03/28 - 145.0 at 7:15 a.m. ...5.39 miles in 98 mins. Beautiful day here in northern California!
03/29 - 143.6 at 7:15 a.m. ...3.10 miles in 60 mins. Another beautiful day!
03/30 - 143.6 at 7:00 a.m. ...zero today...really strong winds. Maybe tomorrow.
03/31 -
04/01 -
Chris6 -
About me54-year-old man, 177 cm (5’10”)
Starting weight: 101.3 kg (223.3 lbs)
Round 138 from 101.3 kg (223.3 lbs) to 98.3 kg (216.7 lbs) losing 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs)
Round 139 from 98.3 kg (216.7 lbs) to 97.2 kg (214.3 lbs) losing 1.1 kg (2.4 lbs)
Round 140 from 97.2 kg (214.3 lbs) to 95.3 kg (210.1 lbs) losing 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)
Round 141 from 95.3 kg (210.1 lbs) to 93.4 kg (205.9 lbs) losing 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)
Round 142 from 93.4 kg (205.9 lbs) to 93.0 kg (205.0 lbs) losing 0.4 kg (0.9 lbs)
Round 143 from 93.0 kg (205.0 lbs) to 91.4 kg (201.5 lbs) losing 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs)
Round 144 from 91.4 kg (201.5 lbs) to 89.9 kg (198.2 lbs) losing 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
Goal weight: 76 kg (168 lbs)
Round 145 (round 8 for me)
Round 145 starting weight: 89.9 kg (198.2 lbs)
Round 145 goal weight: 88.9 kg (196.0 lbs)
21/03/23 06:53 - 89.9 kg (198.2 lbs)
21/03/24 07:44 - 89.8 kg (198.0 lbs)
21/03/25 09:45 - 89.1 kg (196.4 lbs)
21/03/26 08:30 - 89.1 kg (196.4 lbs)
21/03/27 07:29 - 89.3 kg (196.9 lbs)
21/03/28 08:01 - 89.2 kg (196.7 lbs)
21/03/29 07:16 - 88.9 kg (196.0 lbs)
21/03/30 06:13 - 89.3 kg (196.9 lbs)
21/03/31 05:31 - 89.1 kg (196.4 lbs)
21/04/01
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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
Round 142 143.6lbs
Round 143 142.8lbs
Round 144 141.8lbs
Day, Weight, Comment
03/23 142.2lbs I've been hovering around this weight for the last 10 days. I was hoping to be under 140lbs by the end of this round.
03/24 141.6lbs
03/25 141.6lbs
03/26 141.2lbs
03/27 140.8lbs
03/28 140.2lbs
03/29 140.6lbd
03/30 140.2lbs
03/31 139.6lbs...I've actually done it! Now I need to keep under 140!
04/01
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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
Round 142 SW 201.2 End Weight 201.6
Round 143 SW 200.4 End Weight 197.6
Round 144 SW 198.0 End Weight 198.0
Highest Weight: 292 (March 2015)
Current Weight: 195.8 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 165 lbs
Round Goal Weight: 194 lbs
Day/Weight/Comment
23/3 - 195.8. Yesterday was ok. Reasonably below target calories. But I have noticed I am struggling more to resist temptation over the last week or two. So need to get my head back in the game. Weirdly though, after bouncing up to 198 yesterday, I'm back down to just under 196 this morning.
24/3 - 196.2. Yesterday felt a bit low to be true, so I'm not too upset with this.
25/3 - 195.4 - didn't post on Thursday but I did weigh, and pretty happy with the outcome.
26/3 - 194.2 - really happy with this.
27/3 - 194.4 - the weekly cycle of increasing weight from Saturday to Tuesday begins...
28/3 - 196.0 - right on cue. Weekends = saltier food and more calories.
29/3 - 196.2. Mondays and Tuesdays are generally my worst days of the week, so I'll take this.
30/3 - 195.8. Was really under my calories yesterday - not so much by design but because I just wasn't hungry most of the day. I've really struggled to be active the last few weeks though so need to step that up.
31/3 - 194.2. Under calories again yesterday. Good weather and some work in the garden has kept me busy so less time to make bad food choices!
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Round 145
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)
Round 142: 146.6 (-0.6 lb)
Round 143: 145.0 (-1.6 lb)
Round 144: 144.6 (-0.4 lb)
Starting Weight: 144.6
Round Goal Weight: 144.0
03/23 144.6
03/24 144.8
03/25 144.6
03/26 145.4 Yikes! Went out for dinner last night. Tried to order somewhat healthy, salmon & squash, but I'm sure everything was still a lot of calories. Not too worried, the weight will drop back down in a few days.
03/27 145.2
03/28
03/29 144.8
03/30 144.6
03/31 144.6
04/017 -
Female, 5ft. 6 in.
Age 57
Akron, Ohio
OSW: 186 (March 2018)
Maintenance: 140-145 (December 2018)
My 106th Round!
I just need to try to hold steady this round.
Being overweight is hard.
Maintaining a healthy weight is hard.
Choose your hard.
After losing 12 lbs. I was stuck at 174lbs. for a couple weeks until I found this challenge.
End R40: 171 (-3) - May 2018
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 - 2018
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 - 2019
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 - 2019
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 - 2020
End R137: 144 (+.5) Dan's cancer diagnosis
End R138: 145 (+1)
End R139: 146 (+1)
End R140: 145.5 (-.5)
End R141: 145
End R142: 145.5 (+.5)
End R143: 143.5 (-2) - Dan hospitalized
End R144: 143(-.5)
SW: 143
Day/Weight/Comment
03/23 - 143.5
03/24 - 143
03/25 - 143
03/26 - 143.5
03/27 - 144
03/28 - 144
03/29 - 143.5
03/30 - 144.5
03/31 - 143.5
04/01
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This is my 9th round of 2021, and my New Year resolution was to get at least 30 under my belt...I am a 52 year old woman with progressive MS and poor mobility, so it makes it difficult to lose weight. BUT I am getting weight off slowly but steadily.
Start weight (31 August 2020): 349.2 lbs
Start weight for 145 challenge: 312 .6bs
Aim for 1 April 2021 (end of 144 challenge): 309.9 lbs
03/23: 312.6 lbs
03/24: 313.6 lbs
03/25: 313.0 lbs
03/26: 312.0 lbs
03/27: 310.6 lbs - good stuff, glad to see the scales coming down:)
03/28: 310.1 lbs - really pleased about this, just need to keep working at it!
03/29: 310.6 lbs - ho hum, half a pound is not so bad. Come on!
03/30: 310.6 lbs - still 2lbs down from the start of the challenge, keep it up
03/31: 310.6 lbs - yay, although day off today which is high risk...
04/01
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
Challenge 142: lost 1.5 lbs
Challenge 143: lost 1.7 lbs
Challenge 144: lost 1.4 lbs8 -
You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better than you were before
29, 5'5"
OSW: 164.2
GW: 130-135
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
R140 EW: 150.4
R141 EW: 150.4 (SNOVID)
R142 EW: 144.0 (PRK)
R143 EW: 144.2
R144 EW: 147.0
Last weight
03/22 - 147.0
Round Goal: 144.x Fast 16+hrs on weekdays, 14+hrs on weekends. Up the water! Water minimum: 75oz, Goal: 91oz.
Day, Weight, Comment
03/23 - 148.4
03/24 - 147.5
03/25 - 148.1
03/26 - 146.6
03/27 - 151.0
03/28 - DNW
03/29 - 146.8
03/30 - 145.7
03/31 - 145.9 - No hugs, this is okay. Sudden change of plans meant late dinner of pizza. I made it thin crust and added lots of veggies to try to make something good of it and my efforts were rewarded by ONLY a 0.2 gain. Super happy with that. Fasted 17.5hrs and drank a whopping 120oz water! Didn't get to yoga, but got some walking (pacing the backyard) while on a couple calls during work. Today I have to squeeze in my 9Round to stay on track. Did NOT want to wake up this morning when BF and I stayed up late talking. It was worth it, but I'm really going to have to push to get this workout going. Will try early before BF gets up and I find excuses.
04/01
Previous Day's Comments03/23 - I'll follow suit, then. TOM is coming and I am bloaaaaated. Fasted 18hr yesterday (made some homemade biscuits for biscuits and gravy for the first time). Then made some cheesy cheddar ranch pasta for dinner. Way too cheesy, need to adjust the recipe. 90oz water, or a little more.
03/24 - I measured myself real quick, all my measurements are the same, the weight is just up (TOM). That makes me feel a whole lot better and explains why I needed a new hole in my belt. Fasted 16.5hr and 90oz water. FamHub's birthday yesterday so we had seafood (made at home) and I imagine the salt isn't helping, either. Also, I have a date in mind. 12 weeks. That allows a 1lb per week loss to hit the upper-limit of my maintenance goal (I updated my UGW to a weight range). It also coincides with my BF and Godson's bdays (day after each other) and Father's Day weekend (we usually have something bigger planned since 3 events fall on same weekend) so it gives me a solid event, not just arbitrary date.
03/25 - That would be the homemade chinese food last night and TOM still hanging around. Fasted 16hrs, drank 95oz water. Outside of not eating dinner with everyone else (feels super rude), I don't know what else to do. Hopefully tonight's dinner is lighter and easier on my body. Aiming for 17hr fast today. Also going to keep pushing water. I start off so good in the morning and it tapers off by afternoon. Need to figure something out. Maybe adding in a tea bag for flavoring? Maybe some lemon juice? If y'all have any good ideas that are super quick (just pop it in my cup), let me know!
03/26 - I'm now wondering if yesterday was a false high. My scale said 152 this morning and I decided there is absolutely no way possible it could be right. Stepped on 2 more times and its 146.6. Why is my scale being so wonky lately?! Note to self: step on 2-3 times to make sure first reading isn't false high. I feel a lot better. Had last minute pork tacos last night with Fam. I made taco salad and inspired FamWife to do the same. Fasted 17.5hr, 105oz water.
I'm going to vent because it helps me think: Just found that my old "gym" has online workouts now! 9Round is a boxing/kickboxing 30 minute workout. Show up whenever and jump in. I've done 2-a-days there, before no issue before I moved. Loved it so much. Closest one is now 45 minutes away and work schedule doesn't accommodate it. It was $70/month in person. Online workouts are $20. I'm really really heavily debating it. The hardest part is I LOVED bag work and sparring but online only includes shadow boxing (which is good, no place for a bag or two in this house). Might do the 7 day trial. I'm not entirely sure yet.
03/27 - I really don't know. I stepped on the scale 4 times and all 4 were the same. Going to keep chugging along. Bodies are weird and do crazy things I suppose
03/28 - BF and I battled for the bathroom so didn't have a chance to weigh. Needed to start my water intake and decided no weigh in isn't the end of the world. Signed up for 9Round Online. That introductory workout KICKED MY BUTT. It used to be so much easier... oof. Only fasted 15hrs because of it and unfortunately, it was mostly carb ): Did get over 90oz water, just not sure how much more. We went out to dinner (last minute) and the place was out of salmon. So I got what I thought was grilled chicken... nope, fried. Luckily, I got double veg as my side and I filled up on that with only a few bites of chicken. Can't tell if I'm feeling extra bloated from food or if its the bloated feeling I get when I'm super sore. Either way, stretching and water today and hopefully it won't matter what caused it! I know what to do and I'm determined to get there.
03/29 - That's a much nicer number to see. I wish it was lower, but I'll take it. I look much slimmer and less bloated than the last few days and I think I hyped the look up and the scale didn't deliver. Oh well. Still dealing with DOMS, particularly in my legs which may account for a bit of water weight. Fasted 15hrs and drank 100oz water. Today I should have a longer fasting day since dinner was finished quite early. Will try to squeeze in a workout with my 9Round (still on trial period, want to see if I can stick it out without bags to beat up). I also need to be aware that if I continue working out like this, I need to pay more and more attention to measurements and how I look/how clothes feel than my weight. I'll probably be putting back on a bit of muscle and that will skew the scale.
03/30 - Creeping on down. My body is really holding on to this increase. I know some of it is my muscles. I did do another kickboxing workout yesterday and I'm not as sore as yesterday, but I still feel a bit of it. Today I will aim for some yoga if I can manage to squeeze it in. Fasted 19.5hrs, ~95oz water. Going to really focus today and tomorrow to see if I can drop 0.8lb to reach my 144.x goal.
03/31
Late Start! Goal: 5000 daily steps min to start with (:
03/01 - 3,79603/30 - 7,252
03/02 - 5,739! Didn't expect that at all
03/03 - 4,887.... Wish I had remembered to pay attention before I was settled in bed. Could've walked in place.
03/04 - 6,799!
03/05 - 6,463
03/06 - 9,941
03/07 - 7,344
03/08 - 3,647 Welp, that's a busy work day with too many meetings for me... Must do better today
03/09 - 4,999 Not sure if my watch and phone didn't sync? Swore I was over 5k haha oops
03/10 - 6,258
03/11 - 4,938 Once again, I think my watch didn't sync correct because I definitely remember it being way closer to 5000 before I even got up from the couch to do my nightly routine. Oh well.
03/12 - 5,726
03/13 - 5,197 Unfortunately my running of errands consisted of more driving around than anything... Today will make up for it
03/14 - 12,403
03/15 - 7,824
03/16 - 5,155
03/17 - 8,998
03/18 - 5,857 Not bad considering I thought I didn't make my goal of 5k!
03/19 - 9,410 Last day with kiddos walking main street and playing games
03/20 - 16,164 Working land
03/21 - 15,921 Working land
03/22 - 4,865 My back hurt so bad around my fusion site all day yesterday. Mostly sat with heat. I wanted to get up and pace the house to meet my goal, but I couldn't manage it. Today seems a tad better-- I could get out of bed without major pain or issue.
03/23 - 7,587 Whoo! I paced the house in the morning to hit 1,000 steps by 9am and then we walked the land to plant sunflower seeds. If today's weather holds, I may try to venture out for a walk.
03/24 - 6,657
03/25 - 6,363
03/26 - 10,532
03/27 - 10,518 - I'm on a roll with these 10k numbers! Only 2,500 from my workout, too. Rest was ALL ME thinking and moving when I otherwise wouldn't
03/28 - 4,795 - The soreness.... oh DOMS I really dislike you sometimes
03/29 - 7,256
AVG: 7,443
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Have a great day, everyone!
23 March-01 April 2021 (Round 145) SW: 196.4 / GW: 193
About me47-year-old woman, 5’6”
Weight Goals (lbs)
01 April 2021: 190-195
01 May 2021: 180-185
01 June 2021: 170-175
01 July 2021: 160-165
01 August 2021: 150-155
01 September 2021: 140-150
Ultimate Goal Weight: 140-150
Past Rounds
11-21 Jan 2021 (R138) SW: 205.2 / GW: 204 / EW: 203.4
22-31 Jan 2021 (R139) SW: 204.4 / GW: 202 / EW: 201.8
01-10 Feb 2021 (R140) SW: 202.2 / GW: 199 / EW: 199.2
11-20 Feb 2021 (R141) SW: 199 / GW: 196 / EW: 200.8
21 Feb.-02 March 2021 (R142) SW: 200.8 / GW: 197 / EW: 199.6
03-12 March 2021 (R143) SW: 201.8 / GW: 198 / EW: 197.6
13-22 March 2021 (R144) SW: 198 / GW: 195 / EW: 196.2
Weight History by Year
01 Jan 2015: 234
01 Jan 2016: 212
01 Jan 2017: 225
01 Jan 2018: 210
01 Jan 2019: 165
01 Jan 2020: 186
01 Jan 2021: 208
Day, Weight, Comment
3/23 – 196.4 – 13,908 steps, 40 min aerobics yesterday. Another stressful job interview today. Hope I don’t get so nervous that I blow it again. Another presentation for this one. Also hope I don’t drink entire bottle of wine afterward.
3/24 – 198.2 – 10,208 steps, 20 min aerobics yesterday. Job interview rescheduled after preparing all day. Now I get to do it again tomorrow. Ate some scary delivery tacos last night that are still sitting undigested in my system. Fasting today.
3/25 - 195.4 - 13,438 steps yesterday. Fasted yesterday so I know this drop is temporary but it still feels like progress to have finally dropped below 196. I really, really, really would like to be at or below 195 April 1. A challenging schedule the next week, but I’ll find a way! Please lord let me finish with this job interview today. Then I write a press release Saturday for this job, then I can focus on my current job. Sheesh. Job seeking is tough. Also finalized application to secondary licensure program yesterday and may be enrolling in a summer course if neither of the jobs I’m still in the running for hires me.
3/26 – 197.8 – 10,222 steps yesterday. Eek. Drank almost a whole bottle of wine last night. Not feeling great today! It was really stressful preparing for yesterday’s job interview. I don’t think the job is a good fit for me and I’m focusing now on educator licensure. I quit my marketing job 5 years ago to focus on teaching with the goal of transitioning from higher ed adjunct to secondary English teacher, and I’m finally doing that. It’s been a winding path. Through my education degree I learned how hard it is and that made me rethink my choice, but it’s my passion. This challenge is like my personal diary. TMI alert. Health is more than weight, though. I am going to finish up the application process for this job, but I am 99% sure they’re looking for a more polished and slick PR professional, which I am not and have no desire to be. The job is in education and I’d love to do it, but, well, we’ll see. I really would like to have the freedom to go to the beach as much as I want this summer. Life is short.
3/27 –17,254 steps yesterday
3/28 – 10,463 steps yesterday
3/29 – 199.4 – 10,296 steps yesterday. Well, my phone died while we were out walking, so actually about 5,000 more steps than that. Got my first vaccination Friday and haven’t been 100% since then. I’ve decided I don’t want the marketing job. The vibe was weird with the people there and I feel pretty sure it is a toxic environment. That’s not to say any other job wouldn’t be, but I am not feeling it. I’m not finishing the process. I already wasted too much time on it. I want to give my brain and heart to something more worthwhile. I’m going all in for teaching. I need to rant a little bit because I don’t know what the hell is going on with me right now. In November I totaled my 2017 Subaru and have been driving my old 2006 since then, but haven’t felt safe (steering felt off but alignment, etc. didn’t fix it). Finally last week the clutch started giving out, so I brought it in and they replaced the clutch, flywheel, and the axles, which were totally destroyed. It was good to find out that the weirdness with steering wasn’t my imagination, but now I’ve put more than $4,000 into this car since I started driving it again (new snow tires, windshield, maintenance, etc.), which I wanted to avoid. So, car failure. Fixed. At the same time this was happening, my phone – whose battery hasn’t held a charge right for more than a year – stopped connecting to the cellular network. It won’t update; or it does, but still won’t connect. So I’ve had no ability to use my phone’s cellular data since last Wednesday. Bringing it in today. Friday my sewer mainline backed up. For those who haven’t had the pleasure, this means that sewage comes up through your lowest drains, typically bathtubs and showers. I’m trying to clear this myself but so far no luck. Also having WiFi issues. I know I’m really lucky in a lot of ways, but it just seems so odd that we’ve got the car, plumbing, and phone going haywire all at once. Also super fat right now. No excuse. I know, I know. Haven’t been able to do much cooking with no ability to drain water. Ate pretty badly yesterday. Rant over. Need to get to work and prepare for a fun, fun, fun appointment at the Apple Genius bar. Boyfriend and I are both vaccinated now and have appointments for our second dose. We have made it through this year without contracting COVID or completely losing our minds – so far. Just a few more weeks and we will feel safer. Really hoping we can make it through the next few weeks and beyond without getting sick. Going to go to the bathroom in a bucket now.
3/30 – 199.8 – 10,847 steps yesterday. Totally off the rails. Fasting today. Hope this will re-set my system a bit and that I can get back into a normal pattern and focus on health goals. Not expecting to end this round anywhere near my goal, but there’s always next round! Today’s goal: at least 40 min aerobics and 10 min weights in addition to steps.
3/31—196.4 – 11,103 steps, 20 min aerobics yesterday. Technology and mechanical stuff still crashing around me. Up since 3 a.m. today and hoping my computer will update and I can do a little video workout before starting the day.
4/01
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
- 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 America8 -
Male: 63
6’-2”
OSW: 237.8 (Nov. 2016)
OGW: 199 (just to say I did)
Maintenance Range Goal: 200-205
Goal for this round is to have a lower average than last round.
Historical Averages:R 94: 210.7 (20191108 = date of the last day of the round)
R 95: 210.3
R 96: 210.5
R 97: 211.3 (20191208)
R 98: 212.7
R 99: 212.5* (some ghost vaycay entries)
R 100: 215.0* (ghost vaycay entries) (20200107)
R 101: 216.0* (some ghost vaycay entries)
R 102: 212.6
R 103: 211.9 (20200206)
R 104: 210.9
R 105: 212.5
R 106: 211.2 (20200307)
R 107: DNF
R 115: 215.6 (20200605)
R 116: 213.7
R 117: 213.1
R 118: 212.1 (20200705)
R 119: 212.4
R 120: 211.5
R 121: 207.9 (20200804)
R 122: 207.4
R 123: 207.3
R 124: 209.4 (20200903)
R 125: 208.9
R 126: 209.6
R 127: 209.1 (20201003)
R 128: 210.0
R 129: 210.6
R 130: 210.7 (20201102)
R 131: 211.5
R 132: 209.2
R 133: 211.7 (20201202)
R 134: 211.0
R 135: 211.5
R 136: DNW (20210101)
R 137: DNW
R 138: DNW
R 139: 215.7
R 140: 215.2 (20210210)
R 141: 213.6
R 142: 212.8 (20210302)
R 143: 211.5
R 144: 212.2
I like to track averages due to my wild fluctuations. For the same reason, I like to weigh daily so I can see the lows from time to time. It gives me hope.
Round 145
Month/Day: Exercise / Comment
3/23: 212.2
I will keep posting here until Round 145 gets sorted out. Off to a good start the last 24 hours. (previous statement posted on round 144. Glad your back on the radar @grandmajackie !)
3/24: 209.0
OK, so I have two possible reasons it dropped this much in one day. One involves TMI. The other is that my scale in on the fritz.
3/25: 210.0
3/26: 210.2
I have to say I am just fine with the past three days. I have been behaving for the most part. 😊
DW’s Birthday this weekend. Our best friends are having us over for dinner to celebrate on Saturday, so that will be a mine field of carbs. Tonight, she and I will celebrate with a pizza probably.
Somebody at work brought in a huge pouch of “Brownie-Fudge M&Ms” “must …not….indulge…!”
3/27: 211.6
Yes, we had pizza for lunch AND supper. All the food groups there.
3/28: 213.2 OOF!
3/29: 213.2
3/30: 212.8
At least we are moving in the right direction again.
3/31: 211.6
In spite of the my hovering over the DW and doing Quality Control as she made Easter cookies last night….
4/01:
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03/23 126.6
03/24 127.6
03/25 127.8
03/26 127
03/27 127.2
03/28 126.8
03/29 127.2
03/30 128.6
03/31 127.6
04/01
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HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)
UGW - 130
2021 Goals — 165; eat mindfully; meditate most days; exercise for the pleasure of moving.
History 2020-21R100 1/7/20 end weight 177.6R144 3/22/21. End weight 183.
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 3/2/21. End weight 183.2. Ave calories 1720. (Goal 1500)
R143 3/12/21. End weight 184. Ave calories 1733. (Goal 1500)
R145🌷 Goals: Average <1500 calories; P20+, F~30, C~50
Day/Weight/Calories/Comment3/23 - 184.6 - 1849 😕
Back to basics, methinks. Calories matter, but so do macros and their parts. I already know that 1500 seems to be the magic number for me for calories, at least right now, and I own up to eating more than that way too regularly. But I just took a look back at my macros, which lately have been low on protein (~16%), good on carbs (45%, mostly whole grains, veggies, legumes, though also too much nice cream lately), high on fat (~40%, a lot from cheese). When I was losing regularly I was eating ~P20-25%, F~30%, mostly unsaturated, C45-50%, mostly veggies, whole grains, legumes, and virtually no added sugars. I was also more active, and I’m working on that. Not going to the gym all year has not helped — I used to go every day M-F, plus long outdoor walks. Anyway, I’m sort of thinking out loud (?) here, but it helps me ‘fess up and face the reality that I’m no longer holding steady at too heavy but am gaining again. So.... I’m grateful for this nonjudgmental forum, though I’m sure some of you must be rolling your eyes at my repeated vows to do something “this round”! 🙄 Ok, I’m off now to get a new bluebird house and to walk the Indiana Native Tree Trail along the St. Marys River before the rain. Happy round to us all!
3/24 - 184 - 1284
Yesterday was gorgeous, and I had a nice long walk along the river. I felt more in control, and hit my macros nicely with P21 F30 C49. All good!
3/25 - 183.8 - 1649
A bit high on calories, I missed my macros (P17, F38, C45), but I’m aiming for averages and have today planned, so all good.
3/26 - 183.6 - 1587
Calories still too high, but all good, healthful food, so I can’t feel too guilty. Still need to work on macros (P18, F37, C45). I got a nice walk & some preliminary garden cleanup in before the wind came up. I won’t do any serious cleanup until it’s actually warm and the little creatures have emerged. My daffodils are blooming, and forsythia are right on the edge. I love the yellows of spring. 🌼🌷🌼🌹🌼🌷🌼🌹🌼 Happy Friday, all!
3/27 - 183.4 - 1636
Puttering around this morning, hoping it will warm up a bit this afternoon cuz it’s damp & cold this morning. But flowers are starting to bloom 🌷🌷🌷, chipmunks 🐿 are racing around, and the birds 🪶 are busy building — and Mike the 🐈 is giving a running commentary.
3/38 - 184.2 - 1636
Whaaa??? And what are the odds of the same calories two days running? Anyway, I’m going to assume the gain is sodium from the Thai carry out yesterday. I really wanted the mussaman curry, but stuck to stir fry and a summer roll. Still, salty, I assume. I have the other half of the entree for “lunner” (lunch + dinner in one) today, but will push the water and see what happens. It’s turned cold, rainy, and windy, so I’ll probably will skip my walk. How many calories does writing burn? 📚👩🏼💻📖📝
3/29 - 184.6 - 1659
I’m not really sure why I’m gaining all of a sudden —my food is about what it’s been for the year+ that I’ve stayed steadily 181-183 (calorie ave the past week is 1559) and my activity level hasn’t changed much during the cold season. I’m seriously bummed out.
3/30 - 183.8 - 1356
A little better yesterday & this morning. Yesterday was cold and windy, but today I’m determined to get out for a walk and some garden work. I’m off now to pick up my new bluebird house — yay!
3/31 - 184 - 1418
Yesterday was gorgeous; today is cold. Must be Spring! My calories have been good the past couple of days but I can’t seem to get my fat intake down. I’m trying not to worry about small daily fluctuations, though it’s always discouraging to see the scale go up when calories are down. I’m assuming time lag. Oh, well, a work in progress.
4/1 -
7 -
SW: 151.4
GW: 125
Round 139 Weight Loss: -2.2
Round 140 Weight Loss: -2.2
Round 141 Weight Loss: -2.4
Round 142 Weight Loss: -2.4
Round 143 Weight Loss: -2
Round 144 Weight Loss: -2.8
3/23: 151.4
3/24: 150.8
3/25: 151.2
3/26: 151.4
3/27: 150.8
3/28: 150.6
3/29: 150.4 I’m officially overweight!!
3/30: 149.6 New decade!!
3/31: 150.2 Old decade!!
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@kmort009 In the past I shared a link to why women SHOULD weigh daily. Hormones, as well as what we eat, change daily and can account for the fluctuations. Unless you track daily, you might miss the pattern. The video was (if I remember correctly) by a James Smith, PT.1
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Round 145
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 60 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 103 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
R144 EW= 207.4
R145 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)
R133 thru R143 (12/03/20 thru 03/02/21) = ……0.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 207.0)
R144 (03/13/21 thru 03/22/21) = ……0.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 207.4)
R145 (03/23/21 thru 04/01/21) = ……xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)
Day/Weight/Comment
03/22 …..207.4….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
03/23 …..209.0 ….. 2 chili dogs and a ton of water. My daughter brought it home from an out-of-town dairy queen. Oh, and a medium Blizzard. She’s a bad influence and I am weaker than I thought. How do you say no to one of your children who just spent hard earned money on you? She and I are going to have to have a talk.
03/24 …..208.8 ….. My first covis shot tomorrow at an out-of-town location. I’m a little nervous but happy that it’s my turn. Eating my emotions at this time but happy for a tiny dip on the scale. I’m being pulled into family problems. Temptations in food continue with my daughter constantly bringing home junk. We will be having a talk tonight!
03/25 …..208.2 ….. Leaving for out-of-town in a bit for Covid shot number 1. I am being the driver for 3 others since it is far from home. Our health departments services many cities and counties as well so it will be a bit of travel.
03/26 …..208.8 ….. After travel shock-wave. I’ll work on it today. First Covid Shot went very very well. I could not feel it at all. Was waiting for the poke and he was already putting the band-aid on! I drove 3 others who were given the shot by different volunteers. No kidding, none of us could feel ANYTHING at all. Last night I had not problem using my arm, even sleeping on my arm. It is touchy if I actually touch the site, otherwise, I still can’t feel any pain and there were no other side effects. Have a great weekend everyone!
03/27 …..207.6 ….. Better choices. Limited snacks and got in plenty of steps at home. It added up.
03/28 …..207.6 ….. Keep on keeping on. The change will come.
03/29 …..207.0 ….. This is under starting weight (which was my goal) so I’m very pleased. Now, to do even better! I still need to thin out my snacks a bit more.
03/30 …..207.0 ….. I would love to drop this into the 6’s by the end of the round.
03/31 …..208.2 ….. No TMI. Meal choices were better than usual. Travel today to pick up more building supplies. I can’t afford another scale increase tomorrow. I will try to be mindful today and extra good tonight when I get home.
04/01 …..xxxxx …..03/01 – 11,051 Steps yesterday. The most steps in a very long time. Certainly the most since my retirement!
03/02 - 6,181 Steps yesterday. It was a busy day with the remodel. Full house.
03/03 - 4,937 Steps yesterday. Unexpected travel with lots of car rides. I keep my fitbit on my non-dominate wrist, not my ankle, so I know I actually got in over 10,000 with ALL the shopping. However, I had no time for any extra planned exercise yesterday so I am grateful for the steps in the big box stores.
03/04 - 6,589 It was a paperwork day. Not as much movement or as many steps as I would have liked.
03/05 - 4,276. Another paperwork day as I prepped for my attorney appointment today for my will & trust (and other matters). Travel today will bring light steps for tomorrow also.
03/06 - 7,489 Traveled but still got in some steps.
03/07 – 6,827 Steps. I should have tried harder. I probably could have gotten more in. I have been doing some planned stairs in the house though.
03/08 - 7,092 Steps. I had a sit-down meeting last night so getting more steps in was impossible. I am shocked, actually, that I got in this many!
03/09 - 8,217 Steps.
03/10 - 7,123 Steps. I had a movie night last night.
03/11 - 8,635 Steps and I worked for every one of them intentionally!
03/12 - 8,672 Steps.
03/13 -10,237 Steps chasing active grandson.
03/14 - 8,726
03/15 - 7,164 Steps. Still getting them from inside home.
03/16 - 7,546 Steps. Snow today. Grandson visiting other relatives so I will have to get those steps another way and not from chasing him! LOL.
03/17 – 11,857 Steps. That is what grandchildren will do to you sometimes LOL!
03/18 - 6,571 Steps. Surprised it wasn’t more!
03/19 - 7,835 Steps.
03/20 - 10,310 Steps. These came naturally with the babysitting and household tasks I had. I wish they came that easy every day.
03/21 - 9,876 Steps.
03/22 - 6,321 Steps. Travel and a long birthday party sitting.
03/23 - 11,841 Steps. Lots of Housecleaning!
03/24 - 13,732 Steps. Yard Work including raking.
03/25 - 8,517 Steps. A mild resting day yesterday to ease my inflammation before the Covid-19 shot today.
03/26 - 7,024 Steps. Travel with lots of sitting.
03/27 - 12,459 Steps. Burning calories as best I can during the Renovation.
03/28 - 10,121 Steps.
03/29 - 5,529 Steps. I guess it was a lazier day than I thought!
03/30 - 9,024 Steps.
03/31 - 6,224 Steps. I didn’t go out with a bang but this challenge re-introduced me to thinking about movement on an hourly basis.5 -
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
Rnd 142 SW 118.5 AW 118.85
Rnd 143 SW 120.0 AW 119.05
Rnd 144 SW 119.0 AW 118.75
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 145 SW 119.0
3/23 119.5
3/24 117.5 I cracked down on myself.
3/25 117.0 Fasting for 39 hours, so far, and I feel fantastic!
3/26 116.5 I fasted for 46 hours. I wasn’t really hungry but DH expected a meal. Today I have labs drawn. My appointment WAS for 7:30 but they called yesterday and changed it to 11:30. A couple of years ago I would have been freaking out at not being able to eat until lunch. Now it’s my normal.
3/27 117.0 I ate a dozen small pimento stuffed olives at 9pm. Salt? Coincidence? It’s all good.
3/28 116.5 Spent yesterday with friends, went to a quilt shop, played cards and sipped samples of 3 different vodkas - about 1.5 oz total. My first alcohol since 3/19
3/29 117.5 Ate Chinese yesterday so this makes me very happy. Leftovers today or tomorrow. Kung Pao Chicken and steamed veggies.
3/30 119.5 Finished Chinese for brunch, rib eye and broccoli for dinner. Planning to fast from this afternoon until sometime Thursday. I’m trying to make this my weekly routine. No TMI, AF
3/31 119.0 OMAD was Golden Corral and started my 42 hour fast when we were done at 3:33. I can’t believe tomorrow is the end of another round! Thank you again, @GrandmaJackie
Results of previous day
3/22 2680
3/23 2558
3/24 4854
3/25 2120
3/26 2995
3/27 3732
3/28 2226
3/29 3135
3/30 38963 -
*ROUND 145 ( March 23- April 1) 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: 215
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 EW}Jan 31 2021
{Round 140- EW}Feb 10 2021
{Round 141- 211 EW}Feb 20 2021
{Round 142- 215 EW}Mar 2 2021
{Round 143- 215 EW}Mar 12 2021
{Round 144- 215 EW}Mar 22 2021
{Day/Weight/Comment}
✔Day1▪︎Tu•3/23- 215 (Mo/22- 7:30pm, hrs) 47g carbs Well, can't shake this 215. I can't stop eating bread and crackers, because I'm just not eating enough food. I just don't want to eat. Bread fills me up and I don't have to think about it. My joints aren't happy though. Lol. I'm not worried. I go through this cycle periodically. I think I reached 1400 calories once or twice this month. Not eating enough is a common thread with the women in my family. I can go all day without eating, except I gain weight when I don't eat. Anyway, I will correct it. I've gone back to having a green smoothie every day. That seems to help me give up the bread.
Day2▪︎We•3/24- 211.6 (Tu/23- 5pm, 8:30pm~ 21.5hrs) 91g carbs This weight won't last. Passover/Unleavened Bread begins this weekend. A ton of carbs. 😆
Day3▪︎Th•3/25- (We/24- 2pm, 7pm~ 17.5hrs) 49g carbs
Day4▪︎Fr•3/26- (Th/25- 4pm, 6:30pm~ 20hrs) 135g carbs
Day5▪︎Sa•3/27- (Fr/26- 11:30am, 7pm~17 hrs) 125g carbs
Day6▪︎Su•3/28- (Sa/27- 1pm, 8pm~ 18hrs) 57g carbs
Day7▪︎Mo•3/29- (Su/28- 1:30pm, 9pm~ hrs) 89g carbs
Day8▪︎Tu•3/30- 213.5 (Mo/29- pm~ hrs) 77g carbs
✔Day9▪︎We•3/31- (Tu/30- pm~ hrs) 40 carbs
■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%
•3.5lbs 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
R141/Feb/11~SW:
R142/Feb/20~SW
R143/Mar/03~SW:215
R144/Mar/13~SW:215
R145/Mar/23~SW:2154 -
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
March goal is just to get back on track.
Steps Goal 315561 steps out of 400,000 78.8%Round 115 SW: 223.1 EW: 218.1 -4.3Round 140 SW: 192.1 EW: 190.5 -1.6
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
Round 141 SW: 190.5 EW: 192.5 +2
Round 142 SW: 192.5 EW: 192.6 +0.1
Round 143 SW: 192.6 EW: 195.7 +3.1
Round 144 SW: 195.7 EW: 196.8 +1.1
Round 145 SW: 196.8
03/23 195.8 Some of the salt is gone but I am still sore today. I realize with me missing days that my numbers were way off I have posting in round 143 for round 144. So I corrected and am starting Round 145. Meanwhile I don’t think I can make my step goal but I will continue to try.
03/24 195.5 I am still sore today. It is mostly my hamstrings but it is a good soreness. It does make things a bit harder to complete my cardio. The last day or two I have been thinking about how to increase protein and veggies and reduce my carbs. It is not just about getting rid of sweets in my house. I realize that potatoes, rice, pasta have increased in consumption in my household. I need less of that and more veggies, more protein. So today my salad which is usually just 4 to 6 leafs of romaine, I included almost a cup of spinach and arugula as well. It’s much bigger. I also included lots of cucumbers and green peppers. I am having homemade spicy shrimp tacos for dinner today. Plus I got to 83 oz of water yesterday!
03/25 194.6 It was totally worth those tacos. It was spicy enough to make my nose run. The salad made me feel very full and very satisfied. I will be breaking out the big bowl for salads going forward.
03/26 197.1 So this the result of a grilled ham and cheese sandwich. Too much cheese, milk or cream does not agree with me but apparently I am not lactose intolerance. When I make a grilled ham and cheese I use one maybe one and a half slices of cheese but I let someone make it and the weight gain is bloating. TMI, but other than that I had a wonderful calorie day. I had 83 ounce of water and a low calorie dinner.
03/27 DNW. Twas to busy. Didn’t get an official workout but ran to the eye doctor with my son. I mean literally ran with him. They keep me hopping quite a bit.
03/28 195.9 I am on my way down. Sunday I did laundry
03/29 195.0 Slept in this morning because my daughter was up crying last night. Had to hightail into work to get to work on time.
03/30 194.2 No joke. Imagine finding out a family friend has died. You grieve, you cry you have make up running down your face a work. 10 minutes later you receive a text saying he did not die. That was my day yesterday. I could be upset but I hadn’t seen him in a long time so I drive an hour and a half across the state so my Mom could say goodbye. For the mishap of information, I am grateful. I did have dinner out.
03/31 195.2 Red Baron pizza last night. It was very good, but pizza sticks with me. I also didn’t get my walk in yesterday. However I did get in some strength training with some 5lb dumbbells. I feel like I am ending this month back on track. Still fluctuating on weight loss/gain but I am eating healthier. As believed I will not make my monthly goal but I like having it up there. I should finalize around 80% which is something to continue to strive for.
04/01
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SW:223.2lb
GW: 178lb
CW: 215.8lb
End of Round 145 Goal: 212
Round 142- 219lb (-4.4lb)
Round 143- 216.4lb (-2.6lb)
Round 144- 215.8lb (-0.6lb)
Day/Weight/Comment
03/23- 214lb Happy the scales are going down in the right direction. Got to pull my finger out tonight and do some cooking for the next couple of days worth of lunches.
03/24- 215lb. Feel really tired and groggy today as if I have had a few drinks which I haven’t! Knew I was going to be ‘up’ as I felt bloated on the scale.
03/25- 213.8lb. Been reflecting on my first 30 days since my lifestyle change, and for once I feel like I have got the food part of my change sorted. This is a complete reverse to other attempts where I go all out exercising to create myself a large deficit. Despite this success, I really want to start upping my exercise game, hoping my desire to do this increases when gyms open on 12th April. 9.4lb lost in 30 days. Really happy with this, but know that, a)- this will slow down and b) there’s still a long way to go!
03/26-213.4lb. Was low on calories yesterday- a very small dinner really filled me up! Going for a run pre-work today and I’m going to make sure I drink plenty of water today. Going to allow myself a beer or two tonight, but I will stay within my calories. For two weeks in a row I’ve managed to go 6 days AF each week.
03/27- 214lb. Two beers last night and quite a rich salty meal in the evening. Been for a nice walk already this morning, and go to have a low-ish calorie day to make up for yesterday.
03/28- 214lb. Low calorie day yesterday, but didn’t get in anywhere near the right amount of water. Going to make sure I do today as well as prepping my lunches for next week. Hoping to see a loss on the scales for the next couple of days.
03/29- 214lb. Great food day today, stuck to my planned meals, drink loads of water too. Have even been for an evening run, and am planning on going for one early tomorrow morning before work. Feel energised and hoping to end this 10 day round on a ‘low’. Weighed myself after my run this evening and was 212.4lb, so hopefully it stays around that mark in the morning .
03/30- 213lb. Not as low as I wanted it to be, but I will take it. Would love to end the round around 212. Informally targeting May 11th to get under 200lb, which I haven’t been for nearly 18 months.
03/31- 213.6lb. Indulged in a few too many tasty treats at home today. Chose not to exercise too! Will make up for it tomorrow and write today off. Only gone over calories by a couple of hundred.
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JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~|~ Round 145 (round 77 for me ) I need this to help me keep on track! Thank you @GrandmaJackie and @TerriRichardson112 thank you so enrich so many of our lives by keeping the challenge going.
Female age 62 5' 4” - Challenge for this round; maintenance – stay >130 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! A healthy life style has to be a permanent way of life.
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 – I've had my first, spread positivity and encouragement for it to others.
Achieved goal weigh of 125lb in summer 2016 by losing 66lb and then gradually gained between 7 and 11 since then & didn't want to gain any more, It's took me 75 rounds to acheive my under 130 target; back to mainanence again!! A healthy life style has to be a permanent way of life.
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 142 – 129.8 ( 1.2 pounds down)
End of round 143 – 130.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 144 – 130.2 (0.6 pounds down)
End of round 144 – 130.2 ( 0.6 pounds down)
SW: 129.6
GW: < 130
Day/Weight/Comment
03/23 - 129.6 – 11.55 miles walked yesterday.
03/24 - 130.8 – 12.26 miles walked yesterday
03/25 -130.2 – 10.54 miles walked yesterday, good food day.
03/26 - 131.6 - 11.16 miles walked yesterday, went of the rails!!
03/27 130.2 – 12.27 miles walked yesterday, much better eating, on track, need to be constistant again & stop letting food rule my life! Want to make the last half of the round really count!
03/28 -131.6 – back up again but not feeling so bad about it this time as was within calories, but was carb and to a lesser extent fat heavy due to pizza night and cheese. 14.39 miles walked.
03/29 130.8 – 10.57 miles walked yesterday & all calories & macros in green. Today is a big day; it marks the next step down in the road map to normality in UK, the stay at home rule has gone and we can now meet up in groups of 6 or 2 households outdoors socially distanced (previously it was only 1 other person). At last we shall be able to meet up with DD, DS & our little DGC, we have plans to meet up with them at a park halfway between our homes, first one family and then the other, can't wait!!
03/30 132.2 – uhhr, it's my own fault I need to get pigging out under control & stop all the wrong choices, the scales do not lie!! 12.22 miles walked yesterday. Meeting up with my 3 sisters for a picnic lunch, really looking forward to seeing them all; we're having afternoon tea which will include some “goodies” my intention is to enjoy those, but call a hault on all other non planned unneccessary “contraband”! I must get back on track.
03/31 132.2 – 10.34 miles walked yesterday, kept to my plan, enjoyed afternoon tea with my sisters & no additional food other than what was planned.
04/01
March challenge – average steps for the last 10 days of Feb. = 21,566, this has been slewed by a couple of particularly high days ( I normally aim for 19K steps ), during the challenge I aim to do an additional 5% which is a daily total of 23,723 – I'll do my best !!
Average for round 143 & 144 – 24,058
03/22 23,387
03/23 24.931
03/24 20,923
03/25 22,308
03/26 24,707
03/27 30,658
03/28 21,120
03/29 25,516
03/30 21,236
Rolling average for March 24,100
KEEP SAFE EVERYONE
. Keep calm – we're all in this together!
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🍀🐛🌷🦆🐥🐤🐸🐤🐥🦆🌷🐛🍀
🐛🌷🦆🐥🐤 MARCH 🐤🐥🦆🌷🐛
🍀🐛🌷🦆🐥🐤🐸🐥🐤🦆🌷🐛🍀
Increase daily steps to 8000Looking 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!😷
March focus: improving stamina, strength, flexibility, which may impact the scale
Aims:
2021 Focus:JGM10D ~|~ Round 145- 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.)
🔹Posting weight and comments each evening.🔹Age 74;🔹Height 5’2”🔹Female🔹🔹GW: 2020: < 150✅
🔹SW: 227lbs (Mar 2014)
🔹1 Aug 2019: 171.1
🔹GW 2019: < 155 ✅
🔹31 Dec: 145.8
🔹GW 2021: < 150
🔹1 Jan 2021: 147.2
🔹1 Mar 2021: 145.5
🔹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 144EW: 145.5
Round 145 Goal: Maintain < 150
==============================- 23/03:147.0: Goals 🌟
- 24/03: 146.4: Goals 🌟
- 25/03: 144.6: Goals 🌟
- 26/03: 145.2: Goals 🌟
- 27/03: 144.4: Goals 🌟
- 28/03: 144.6: Goals 🌟
- 29/03: 144.6: Goals 🌟
- 30/03: 144.8: Goals 🌟
- 31/03: 144.9: Goals 🌟
- 01/03: xxx: Goals
Daily 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 EW 169.9 This was my first round!!! I faffed about for 2 1/2 years before I got back on track!!!
Food
🔹log All food and drink; stay under goal; balance macros/micros; Hydrate adequately; NLNS!!!
Exercise:
🔹Steps daily > 8000
🔹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
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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.Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!- Daily weight fluctuations are normal, and can be as much as 2 lbs a day for no apparent reason.
- A general downward trend is what we are looking for.
- Eating out can cause apparent weight gain because of high sodium levels, but usually goes quickly. Drinking extra water helps with this.
- The human body does not react instantly to what we do to it. Sometimes it can take several days to see results.
- Plateaus are a normal part of the process. The body is consolidating and adapting to your new way of eating/exercising.
- The closer you get to your goal weight, the more difficult it becomes to lose weight, as your body becomes more efficient at using what you feed it.
- When you exercise you build muscle, which takes up less space than fat, so use measurements as well as weight to assess your progress.
- Getting/Staying fit and healthy requires a lifestyle change for most people.
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Round 145
Age: 39
Height: 5’ 3”
SW: 163
CW: 124.8
GW: 125
GW for this round: 124-125
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)
Round 142 (17): 128.2 to 125.8 (-2.4 lbs)
Round 143 (18): 125.8 to 124.4 (-1.4 lbs)
Round 144 (19): 124.4 to 124.8 (+0.4 lbs)
Goals for this round:
- Weigh every three days
- Add 1/3 of exercise calories to daily calorie goal
3/23 - 124.6 - I’m in for one more round as I continue to get maintenance figured out. I was higher than I’d have liked last round - I was expecting to drop a little rather than gain, but the round included multiple high calorie days and it’s too soon to see a regular trend. I’m going to try and continue to spread out the weigh-ins to see if I can get used to it, but I’ll revisit the idea at the end of the round. I may just feel better weighing each day since it gives me more data. For calories - I kind of geeked out with a spreadsheet, but I’ve figured out my average daily calories before exercise and I plan to aim for 1840 (my daily activity calories) plus 1/3 of my exercise calories. That should generally come to around 1950 each day.
03/24 - DNW - TOM started today and it kind of snuck up on me this time. I guess I’ve attributed the increase/lack of decrease on the scale to other things, and any increased hunger was masked as I let myself eat more calories. I’m definitely feeling it today though - hopefully the kids will be happy with playing in the backyard so I can rest a bit. If not, I may have to resort to some Daniel Tiger. 😂
03/25 - DNW - Beautiful sunny day! Trying to spend as much of it outside as possible. Snacked a bit more than I intended last night for game night, but I don’t think I did too much damage. We’re getting takeout bbq tonight though, which may impact the scale tomorrow.
03/26 - 124.2 - Took my daughter to her allergist for a skin test this morning; it confirmed what we already suspected: she’s allergic to seafood (fish & shellfish). This is in addition to allergies to tree nuts and several legumes like chickpeas and lentils. It’s easy enough to manage at home, though this will make it tougher - I’ll have to prepare a chicken serving for her whenever we have seafood - but knowing she’s going to be dealing with these all her life hurts my heart. I’m trying so hard to teach her that food isn’t “bad” or “good” but I have to balance that with teaching her there are foods she simply cannot ever have.
Otherwise - weight was good this morning and I got in a solid leg workout before we had to leave. I’m hoping to do a core workout tonight but it’s also “movie night”. I’ll be skipping the popcorn; it always gets in my teeth and we’re having leftover takeout so I’m short on calories (and I’d rather have chocolate than popcorn)
03/27 - DNW
03/28 - DNW - Forgot to check in yesterday, and almost forgot to check in today! I’ve been avoiding MFP this weekend - I log in at night to fill in the info for the day, but I wanted to see how I’d do with not logging everything throughout the day. I guess I’m a creature of habit, because I did just fine staying within my calorie goals. Let’s see what the scale shows tomorrow.
03/29 - 124.6 - Holding steady, which is great especially since we had pizza for dinner last night. It feels natural now to only have two small pieces and a large salad with it instead of 4+ slices! Still higher in sodium than I’d like but the scale number is still good. Did some workouts this morning (HIIT and weighted arms/core) that were both boxing inspired - so much fun! I’ve got to find more like those.
03/30 - 123.6 - This is why I think I’m
going back to weighing daily! I “cheated” and weighed in this morning since I was curious if the sodium in the pizza really was making an impact. And clearly, it was! That’s my biggest fear with weighing only once a week: if there is something that skews the scale just on that one day, I’ll spend the next week worrying about what caused it - was it really water weight from sodium? Or hormonal? Or am I really starting to trend upwards again? Weighing daily captures all the ups and downs but I’d rather have more insight into them than be left wondering.
03/31 - 123.4 - Had a beautiful day yesterday, and today looks to be the same. We went out and picked up an order from Target - including new dumbbells for me! I’ve actually gotten to the point where I need higher weights. I’m planning to do a 10-week strength program starting on April 5th - hoping to continue to get stronger while keeping the weight off. The other great news is that both my husband and I were able to sign up for our COVID vaccine appointments last night - his is on Friday; mine is Monday! So excited to finally see a light at the end of this long dark tunnel of the past year.
04/01 -6 -
@CamandJarvis @quiltingjaine
Exactly! Weighing daily gives you so much more data and lets you see trends much better. I can see the idea behind not weighing frequently if it’s upsetting to see the daily fluctuations or if it’s leading to obsessive thoughts about weight. For me, I’m finding not weighing makes me worry about it MORE than if I weigh daily.6 -
Starting Weight(Jan 1): 150.4 lbs
Round 140: -2 lb
Round 141: -0.8
Round 142: -1.4
Round 143: -2.2
Round 144: +0.8
SW(Mar22):135.6
GW(Mar22):133.6
3/23 134.4
3/24 134.8
3/25 134.4
3/26 133.4
3/27 132.8
3/28 133
3/29 133
3/30 132
3/31 131.2
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