Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 157
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Well, this has been one doozy of a year and a half since I quit tracking and quit this program. I have gained 15 pounds back after a 40-pound loss. Like all of us, it's been a challenging year. I am on new meds that can cause weight gain, so I need to go back to super vigilance and 5 of the 15 have come with the meds. I was ok with gaining 10 considering everything but 15 is too close to 20. It's too hot for me to walk and I am leary of going to the gym right now because we are having a surge in cases. So it's important to keep the calories down. I'm trying to reduce sugar and dairy, to help with pain management. Dairy isn't as hard, I'm ok with less cheese but sugar is killing me and I'm not doing very well with it. I came back because this process makes me accountable and I need that.
7/27 180 Down from yesterday's TOM leftover 184
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@shunggie welcome back! I would love to go back to the gym myself - I almost can’t believe I said that! The last time I went, people were supposed to be masked but weren’t and I didn’t feel that was safe - about a year ago! Then I was thinking about going back (still with a mask-I can only try to protect myself) and make things as safe as I can for others - wiping down equipment before and after use. Well, when I seem to be the only one doing it . . . So no gym. I seem to be one of the few who didn’t gain during COVID - possibly lost muscle. I’m tired of COVID, the Delta variant and now the Gamma variant.3
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Female 5’1” 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 was 125 (HS weight 1968)
Maintaining below 120Rnd 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 118.7
SW Rnd 145 119.0 AW 117.7
SW Rnd 146 117.0 AW 116.1
SW Rnd 147 116.0 AW 117.05
SW Rnd 148 116.5 AW 117.41
SW Rnd 149 115.5 AW 116.8
SW Rnd 150 118.5 AW 117.15
SW Rnd 151 118. AW 117.11
SW Rnd 152 116.0 AW 115.35
SW Rnd 153 115.0 AW 115.2
SW Rnd 154 115.0 AW 115.2
SW Rnd 155 115.5 AW 115.2
SW Rnd 156 115.5 AW 115.0
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 apply to previous day**
SW Rnd 157 115.5
7/21 115.0 Bingo tonight
7/22 113.5 Pizza at bingo last night should show up in a day or 2.
7/23 113.5 Five Guys yesterday for dinner. I ate the bun - it was delicious but this place is so overpriced!
7/24 114.0 Is this a carb bump from the pizza and burger? Yesterday I had 9 total grams of carbs.
7/25 114.5 I made buttered popcorn-it was delicious!
7/26 115.5 totally expected after all the carbs.
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Round 157
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 61 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 115 FOR ME.
“Today….I am choosing Me”
MY STATS:
Highest weight ever (05-10-2016): 253
Original starting weight on MFP: (01-11-2018) 235.0
R156 EW= 194.4
R157 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 R52 (06/07/18 thru 09/23/18) = …..19.4 LOST (Ending weight 179.0)Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
R53 through R62 (09/24/18 thru 01/01/19) = …..4.1 GAINED (Ending weight 183.1)
R63 through R72 (01/02/19 thru 04/11/19) = …..8.1 GAINED (Ending weight 191.2)
R73 through R82 (04/12/19 thru 07/20/19) = …..5.5 GAINED (Ending weight 196.7)
R83 through R92 (07/21/19 thru 10/28/19) = …..8.7 LOST (Ending weight 188.0)
R93 through R102 (10/29/19 thru 02/05/20) = …2.0 GAINED(Ending weight 190.0)
R103 through 112 (02/06/20 thru 05/06/20) = …..14.9 GAINED (Ending Weight 204.9)
R113 through 122 (05/07/20 thru 08/23/20) = [color=blue)…..4.7 GAINED [/color=blue] (Ending Weight 209.6)
R 123 thru R132 (08/24 thru 12/02/20) = ……1.5 LOST (Ending Weight 208.1)
R133 thru R142 (12/03/20 thru 03/01/21) = ……0.7 LOST (Ending Weight 207.4)
R143 thru 152 (03/02/21 thru 06/10/21) = ……3.6 LOST (Ending Weight 203.8)
R153 (06/11/21 thru 06/20/21) = ……3.6 LOST (Ending Weight 200.2)
R154 (06/21/21 thru 06/30/21) = ……3.8 LOST (Ending Weight 196.4)
R155 (07/01/21 thru 07/10/21) = ……1.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 197.6)
R156 (07/11/21 thru 07/20/21) = ……3.2 LOST (Ending Weight 194.4)
R157 (07/21/21 thru 07/30/21) = ……xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)
250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 159-154
Day/Weight/Comment
07/20 …..194.4….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
07/21 …..193.4 ….. Wow! I didn’t expect this loss today. However, I am reminded that sometimes the changes take a few days to show up on the scale. Yesterday I upped my calories closer to my goal (a little low lately). I got in less movement with no planned exercise or walking but I did do yard work and stack wood. I would love to get to 192 point anything this round so that I could be within reach of the 180’s by next round. However, my goal is any weight loss at all (progress) so I am well on my way to both I hope! Good luck everyone on this round. Our goals are varied and so are our methods. I am behind you all and look forward to sharing our journeys.
07/22 …..194.2 ….. Dammit! I got really hungry last night because dinner earlier just didn’t satisfy. I ended up eating extra “diet” snacks. I was in the red by 199 calories. 0.8 which is concerning because I am having a long travel day today which will mean restaurants and sitting. I dread tomorrow’s weigh-in! On the good side – my trend weight is still going down. Staying grateful!
07/23 …..196.4 ….. After travel weight and also following a day of too many snacks. I will keep today very low calorie. I’m planning on moving a lot and sucking down the water!
07/24 …..196.6 ….. I ended up with a bit of travel yesterday for supplies for the reno. My handyman accompanied me and I bought us dinner out. I fasted all day and kept the meal reasonable. No TMI day 2 is not doing me any favors! Today I will try again for the lower calorie and carb day. Raining cats & dogs here.
07/25 …..194.8 ….. A nice drop on the scale after a low 1004 calorie day and very low carb-friendly veggies. Not much exercise yesterday, no enough water and very little sleep last night, but the efforts with my eating plan payed off. Today is an exciting day. My childhood best friend called me out of the blue yesterday. She has traveled to Michigan from Tennessee for a Memorial Service for an Aunt. She is going to meet me halfway from downstate so we can have lunch together and a nice visit before she heads back. Of course that means another restaurant and lots of sitting during the travel but I am thrilled to be able to see her. I will make up for any hits on the scale or waistline. I always do. Glad I had a drop today on the scale. That helps.
07/26 …..194.8 ….. What a wonderful day with my friend yesterday! It is so wonderful the connection that two people can have when they grew up together, on the same street, in the same school, in the same grade and classes. We see things the same way with all those shared experiences. Oh, if our children only knew what we know! Happy to see the scale did not move after the delicious lunch. However, we all know it can take a few days to show up so I am going to stay diligent today. Extra water too I hope.
07/27 …..193.4 ….. A very nice whoosh that I was not expecting. I stayed within calorie yesterday and got in some extra movement so I’m pleased it payed off, even after a couple of days of travel. I had what I think is a bat in my house last night. In my bedroom flying low under my ceiling fan over my bed. I have been up all night trying to find it. I opened the attached garage doors and I hope it flew out while I was locked in my bedroom with Pebbles. I can’t find it today but I don’t know where it would be during the day if it is still in here. Any advice is appreciated.
07/28 …..xxxxx …..
07/29 …..xxxxx …..
07/30 …..xxxxx …..
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SW: 249.2
7/21
7/22 249.2
7/23 248.6
7/24 248.4
7/25 246.8
7/26 247.4
7/27 247
7/28
7/29
7/30
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* ROUND 157 (July 21 - July 30) Water, 80+ ounces daily, carbs at 30g, last meal(s) by 7pm., that seems to be what I end up at most days.
Seeking lower bodyfat%
My name is Tish.
Age: 64
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 260
2021 Start Wgt:215 (Jan 1)
CW:209.4
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 154 - 216 EW}June 30 2021
{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
{Round 145- 214.3 EW}April 2 2021
{Round 146- DNW EW}April 11 2021
{Round 147 - 216 EW}April 21 2021
{Round 148 - 216.3 EW}May 01 2021
{Round 149 - DNW EW}May 11 2021
{Round 150 - 216.7 EW}May 21 2021
{Round 151 - DNW EW}May 31 2021
{Round 152 - 216.2 EW}June 10 2021
Round 153 - 215.6 EW}June 20 2021
Round 155 - 212.6 EW}July 10 2021
Round 156 - 209.4 EW}July 20 2021
{Day/Weight/Comment}
Day1▪︎We•7/21- 209.4 (Tu•7/20- 2:15pm, 6pm ; 20hrs) 24g carbs; Fiber•2g; 88ozs water.
Day2▪︎Th•7/22- 211.2 (We•7/21-3pm, 7:30pm; 21hrs) 21g carbs; Fiber•5g; 84ozs water. Stepped on the scale way too early, 6am. (9:30am, still holding extra fluid late this morning. Tomorrow.
Day3▪︎Fr•7/23- 208.4 (Th•7/22- 3:30pm, 6pm, 7:30pm; 20hrs) 24g carbs; Fiber•8g; 64ozs water.
Day4▪︎Sa•7/24- 209.4 Early weigh in. (Fr•7/23- 4pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm; 20.5hrs) 41g carbs; Fiber•11g; 80ozs water.
Day5▪︎Su•7/25- 208.4 (Sa•7/24- 2:15pm, 7:15pm; 18hrs) 25g carbs; Fiber•5g; 120ozs water.
Day6▪︎Mo•7/26- 208.6 (Su•7/25- 11am, 4:30pm, 7pm, 8pm; 15hrs) 49g carbs; Fiber•15g; 126ozs water. Woke up tired, didn't sleep much. My mind was too active. Higher carbs yesterday. 3ozs of protein ice milk and a TBS of dark chocolate baking chips was the cause.
■Day7▪︎Tu•7/27- 208 (Mo•7/26- 3pm, 6pm; 19hrs) 37g carbs; Fiber•7g; 72ozs water.
■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%
•lbs lost ✔
•BMI lowered points5
•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:215
R146/Apr/02~SW:214.3
R147/Apr/11~SW:216
R148/Apr/22~SW:216
R149/May/02~SW:216.3
R150/May/12~SW: DNW
R151/May/22~SW: 216.7
R152/Jun/01~SW: 215.7
R153/Jun/11~SW: 216.2
R154/Jun/21~SW: 215.6
R155/Jun/30~SW: 216
R156/Jul/11~SW: 212.6
R157/Jul /21~SW: 209.47 -
Round 153 SW: 220.4 EW: 216.2 (-4.2)
Round 154 SW: 216.2 EW: 216.0 (-0.2)
Round 155 SW: 216.0 EW: 212.5 (-3.5)
Round 156 SW: 212.5 EW: 211.2 (-1.3)
Round 157 SW: 211.2
Day/Weight/Comment
7/21--210.5
7/22--210.0 Went to trainer today.
7/23--210.0
7/24--210.3 Normal uptick after high carb day and 2nd day after working out with trainer. I'm doing a Spartan race next month and today there was a Spartan workout, so I spent 90 minutes working out this morning with a group of other people preparing to do a Spartan race. It was a nice change of pace.
7/25--210.7 Went to trainer.
7/26--210.5 Went out for lunch with in-laws yesterday and made some good choices.
7/27--210.7 Normal 2 day uptick from lunch and workout.
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@deepwoodslady, look for the bat anywhere its dark. I don't think it matters high or low. Behind furniture, drapes, any secluded area in the house.3
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Newbie here ☺️
Restarted my 16:8 IF Tuesday with 3/4 fasting of 1,000 calories. I don’t ban any foods/drinks but I do limit within my normal daily calorie target of 1,450. I find if I am too restrictive I give up quickly.
Target 1.5lbs per week until my clothes fit well. Also trying to exercise min 30 minutes each day. My weight is less important, what is important are my energy levels and measurements.
It’s not unusual when fasting to drop weight at the beginning. I am not expecting any more loss this week.
SW: 140.5 (135.1 : 7/19)
Day/. Weight /Comment
7/20 134.0. Fasting and 45 mins exercise
7/21. 133.1. Non fasting day no exercise
7/22. 133.1 Fasting and walked 3.5 hours, very busy missed meals. Body empty😳
7/23. 132.7 Day out at zoo with family, unsurprised by drop, expect to increase❣️
7/24. 134.2 🤷🏻♀️ I was empty. Though my hips and stomach have dropped 3cm 🌟
7/25 134.2 crashed all day 💥
7/26. 134.2 started C25K and fasting 🌟
7/27. 133.1 C25K excised 90mins, fasted🌟
7/28
7/29
7/30. Target 132.58 -
Round 157 starting weight: 72.1 kg
Round 157 goal weight: < 72.2 kg 158.8
21/07/21 72.1
21/07/22 72.3
21/07/23 73 kg (very salty dinner)
21/07/24 73
21/07/25 72.2 yay!
21/07/26 72 yay! 158.4
21/07/27 72.3
21/07/28
21/07/29
21/07/30
Round 157: 158.6 ➡️
Round 156: 158.8 ➡️159
Round 155: 158.6 ➡️159
Round 154: 158.5 ➡️158.8
Goal for Rounds 157 & 158 (next 2 rounds): get back to 157’s. (<71.8)
🌸Maddie
SW 1/1/2016 228.3
Maintenance < 160 monthly average
Preferred maintenance range < 157.3
In maintenance since Sept 2018 😄
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Round 157: SW 165.8, EW
SW: 179.2
GW: 150.00
Day/Weight/Comment
7/21 165.8 -- Way up from my last weigh-in and feeling disappointed. I think it’s mainly water weight but I haven’t seen this number in over a year.
7/22 165.6 -- Still not great. I went running last night and didn’t drink as much water as I should have to recoup but did stay under calories for the day.
7/23 165.6 -- This is surprising because I had two beers and take-out after run club but at least it’s not a gain.
7/24 164.2 -- A loss!
7/25 No weigh-in
7/26 164.1 -- Happy to see this amount stayed after the weekend!
7/27 165.2 -- I went out last night had had two alcoholic drinks and salty food so I’m not surprised to see a jump.
7/28
7/29
7/30
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OSW: 250.4 (3/1/2021)Round 148 SW 230.2- EW 228.4 (1.8 lb loss)
Round 149 SW 228.8- EW 227 (1.8 lb loss)
Round 150 SW 226.8- EW 224.6 (2.2 lb loss)
Round 151 SW 224.2- EW 222 (2.2 lb loss)
Round 152 SW 222- EW 219.4 (2.6 lb loss)
Round 153 SW 219.4-EW 218 (1.4 lb loss)
Round 154 SW 218- EW 216.8 (1.2 lb loss)
Round 155 SW 216.8- EW 215.6 (1.2 lb loss)
Round 156 SW 215.6- EW 212.6 (3 lb loss)
Round 157
Round 156 EW: 212.6
Day/Weight/Comment
7/21-- 211.4
7/22-- 211.4
7/23-- 211.2
7/24-- 210.8
7/25-- 211.2
7/26-- 212.2
7/27-- 211.2-- sometimes I think my scale just likes to keep giving me the same number over and over!
7/28
7/29
7/30
Round Loss:
"YOU are worth it. Keep going."
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deepwoodslady wrote: »Round 157
07/27 …..193.4 ….. A very nice whoosh that I was not expecting. I stayed within calorie yesterday and got in some extra movement so I’m pleased it payed off, even after a couple of days of travel. I had what I think is a bat in my house last night. In my bedroom flying low under my ceiling fan over my bed. I have been up all night trying to find it. I opened the attached garage doors and I hope it flew out while I was locked in my bedroom with Pebbles. I can’t find it today but I don’t know where it would be during the day if it is still in here. Any advice is appreciated.
Good luck finding that bat! Hope he/she found their own way out. Must have been surprising to look up and see a bat circling the room!1 -
@tiabirdie56 and @chublet25
I dread tonight (after dark). I am praying that bat flew out last night when I left the doors open. I have searched high and low in this very large house. I've seen nothing, but my eyes aren't what they used to be either. My one consolation is that my cat Pebbles has not been acting strangely today (like she was last night just before the bat appeared.) I hope that is a good sign.
In searching (and having a handyman search too today), I saw it everywhere and yet it was nowhere to be found. My eyes playing tricks on me! I will try to stay calm tonight and not scream and curse like I did last night. It was within 3 feet of my head several times and I was sure it was going to get caught in this new perm of mine. Did I really pay $90.00 so I could get a bat caught in it?
Thanks for the tips and advice.3 -
🌹💕🇺🇸💕🌹💕🇬🇧💕🌹💕🇺🇸💕🌹
🏳️🌈💕🌹💕💖J U L Y 💖💕🌹💕🏳️🌈
🌹💕🇺🇸💕🌹💕🇬🇧💕🌹💕🇺🇸💕🌹.
I was after an elusive 85 lbs loss 😂 but 83 will do me fine.
Just realised that I have been in Maintenance for over 2 years.
I checked my SmartBMI reading and was advised that I was at an optimal weight.
My scale shows that I am in the normal range for Muscle/Fat %ages.
Not bad for a Septagenarian. 😷Take care! Stay safe!😷
July focus:- maintain weight < 150 (I have been maintaining since July 2019)
- Work on improving stamina, strength, flexibility, which may impact the scale
I liked this so much I'm borrowing it.
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180's; 170's; 160's; 150's; 140's; 130's
Aims:2021 Focus:JGM10D ~|~ Round 157 🔹Posting weight and comments each evening.- 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.)
🔹Age 75:🔹Height 5’2”🔹Female🔹I am - MINDFUL - of making heathy choices
🔹SW: 227lbs (Mar 2014)
🔹1 Aug 2019: 171.1
🔹GW 2019: < 155 ✅
🔹GW: 2020: < 150✅
🔹31 Dec: 145.8
🔹GW 2021: < 150
🔹1 Jan 2021: 147.2
🔹1 Mar 2021: 145.5
🔹LW: 143.8 (Jan 2021)
to - MAXIMISE - the achievement of my goals!
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Giving up is NOT an option! I KNOW I am doing this!
Round 156 EW: 144.2
Round 157 Goals:
- Maintain weight < 150
- Work on strength/flexibility
==============================- 21/07: 144.4: Goals 🌸
- 22/07: 144.1: Goals 🌸
- 23/07: 144.2: Goals 🌸
- 24/07: 143.8: Goals 🌸
- 25/07: 143.9: Goals 💃🏻 55th Anniversary 🕺🏻
- 26/07: 144.0: Goals 🌸
- 27/07: 143.8: Goals 🌸
- 28/07: xxx: Goals
- 29/07: xxx: Goals
- 30/07: xxx Goals
- Round 160 EW: xxx🌻
- Round 155 EW: 144.8 🌻
- Round 145 EW: 145.1🌻
- 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 > 7500
🔹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.
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I'm in! Thank you, @quiltingjaine !
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: 145.0
UGW: 132.2
07/19 - 146.4 at 5:15 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
07/20 - 147.6 at 6:00 a.m. ...3 hours of kitchen de-cluttering and I'm still a long way from being done!
Day/Weight/Comment
07/21 - 147.2 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
07/22 - 147.8 at 5:45 a.m. ...5.75 miles in 102 mins and 3 hours of kitchen de-cluttering
07/23 - 146.4 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
07/24 - 146.2 at 7:15 a.m. ...6.38 miles in 116 mins
07/25 - 146.8 at 7:00 a.m. ...5.31 miles in 91 mins
07/26 - 146.0 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
07/27 - 145.2 at 5:30 a.m. ...3.34 miles in 61 mins
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Lilylady3k wrote: »Shannonsto wrote: »7/25-178.8, Trend 177.6. A couple of busy nights at work. I cant figure out why I usually gain on work days. I know its water retention but have no clue how to prevent it. I eat the same and get more steps, but I get home and my lower legs are swollen.
@Shannonsto - You were asking about swelling of the lower legs and water retention at work. This happened a lot to me as well due to sitting for long periods of time (before I retired). My advice and what worked for me:
1. Get up and walk around for at least 5 min every hour if you spend most of your time sitting. If you are standing all day I have nothing for you! Well except maybe put a pillow under your feet when you sleep.
2. Drink more water ... it is the opposite of what you would think. If you are retaining water then you are probably not drinking enough. Drink at least 6-8 8oz glasses per day. They say that when losing weight take your weight of 180 / 2 = 90. So it is safe to drink 90 oz of water per day. I do not think it is recommended to drink more than 100 oz. My doctor advises me to drink 64-80 oz daily.
3. Cut out sodium ... diet cokes were a big issue for me. If you are drinking more than one each day, then that could be another issue. I've cut back to 1 Diet Coke per week.
4. Monitor your sodium intake.
5. Compression socks are also advised but doing items 1 & 2 above (plus reducing Diet Coke consumption) I was able to reduce the swelling.
Hope that you find what works for you!
Thanks, Lilylady! I’m a nurse, but not on my feet as much as many nurses because I work in level 2 NICU so I spend a lot of time sitting and feeding babies. I still get more steps than on my days off, though.
I aim for 80-90 oz of water. I have no trouble getting it at home, but on work days I just don’t have time, so I’m lucky to get 30oz. Sodium is a big problem for me—I love salt on everything.
I hadn’t considered compression stockings. I’m definitely going to try them.
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Highest (2012) 230.8
Starting Again (1/1/21) 215.2
Goal 140
Round 152–Start 189, End 185.4 (-3.6)
Round 153–Start 185.4, End 184.2 (-1.2)
Round 154–Start 184.2, End 183.0 (-1.2)
Round 155-Start 183.0, End 180.4 (-2.6)
Round 156-Start 180.4, End 177.4 (-3.0)
SW: 177.4
Challenge Goal: 175.4
Adding my Happy Scale Trend because these fluctuations are messing with my head. The trend gives me a better view of my overall progress.
Day/Weight/Comment
7/21-177.0, Trend 178.1
7/22-178.0, Trend 178.1 😔 I thought I did so well yesterday...
7/23-176.6, Trend 177.8
7/24-177.0, Trend 177.7
7/25-178.8, Trend 177.6. A couple of busy nights at work. I cant figure out why I usually gain on work days. I know its water retention but have no clue how to prevent it. I eat the same and get more steps, but I get home and my lower legs are swollen.
7/26-178.2, Trend 177.6
7/27-176.4, Trend 177.4. I wish I could take credit, but alas I’m doing a colonoscopy prep.
7/28-
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SW: 175
Day/Weight/Comments
7/23/ 171/ stuck in self isolation and trying not to snack!
7/24 / 170.6 / 4 days left in isolation, struggling for workout motivation but going to try and manage at least some yoga today.
7/25 / 169.7 / well its going in the right direction so far! I think being in my little bubble is making control easier, but, I'm now worrying that once I'm released I'll fall back into old habits, all the good work will be ruined. Will have to start my reintegration planning today so it's not a free for all when I'm out!
7/26 / 169.6 / it's not much but I'll take it!
7/27 / 169.7/ no real change for 3 days, I've been under on calories and moderately active so maybe the change is coming. Just frustrating to see at the moment. Telling my inner critic that it's part of the process and we shouldn't just give up as it's pointless.
7/28 / 170.4 / I don't know what's happening!?! I've been under calorie budget and been strict with tracking! Must be a normal fluctuation but how demotivating! At least it's my personal freedom day! I'm prepped and ready to tackle tracking in the world again 💪
7/29
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About me55-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)
Round 145 from 89.9 kg (198.2 lbs) to 89.2 kg (196.7 lbs) losing 0.7 kg (1.5 lbs)
Round 146 from 89.2 kg (196.7 lbs) to 87.3 kg (192.5 lbs) losing 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)
Round 147 from 87.3 kg (192.5 lbs) to 86.3 kg (190.3 lbs) losing 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs)
Round 148 from 86.3 kg (190.3 lbs) to 84.7 kg (186.7 lbs) losing 1.6 kg (3.6 lbs)
Round 149 from 84.7 kg (186.7 lbs) to 84.5 kg (186.3 lbs) losing 0.2 kg (0.4 lbs)
Round 150 from 84.5 kg (186.3 lbs) to 82.1 kg (181.0 lbs) losing 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs)
Round 151 from 82.1 kg (181.0 lbs) to 82.5 kg (181.9 lbs) gaining 0.4 kg (0.9 lbs)
Round 152 from 82.5 kg (181.9 lbs) to 80.1 kg (176.6 lbs) losing 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs)
Round 153 from 80.1 kg (176.6 lbs) to 79.8 kg (175.9 lbs) losing 0.3 kg (0.7 lbs)
Round 154 from 79.8 kg (175.9 lbs) to 78.5 kg (173.1 lbs) losing 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs)
Round 155 from 78.5 kg (173.1 lbs) to 78.2 kg (172.4 lbs) losing 0.3 kg (0.7 lbs)
Round 156 from 78.2 kg (172.4 lbs) to 77.3 kg (170.4 lbs) losing 0.9 kg (2.0 lbs)
Goal weight (to arrive in healthy BMI range): 76 kg (168 lbs)
Goal weight (ultimate target for ongoing maintenance): 71 kg (157 lbs) +- 2 kg (4.4 lbs)
Round 157 (round 20 for me)
Round 157 starting weight: 77.3 kg (170.4 lbs)
Round 157 goal weight: 76.8 kg (169.3 lbs)
21/07/21 08:22 - 78.1 kg (172.2 lbs)
21/07/22 06:40 - 78.0 kg (172.0 lbs)
21/07/23 07:27 - 78.4 kg (172.8 lbs)
21/07/24 08:27 - 78.3 kg (172.6 lbs)
21/07/25 06:58 - 78.6 kg (173.3 lbs)
21/07/26 04:26 - 78.1 kg (172.2 lbs)
21/07/27 05:42 - 77.5 kg (170.9 lbs)
21/07/28 07:42 - 76.9 kg (169.5 lbs)
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