10/10/2020 Challenge

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  • colettebeers8501
    colettebeers8501 Posts: 101 Member
    Goal adjustment: 150 lbs by NYE
    Start weight 162.1
    7/19 162.1 🤬
    7/26 161.2 ⬇️
    8/2 160 ish 🤷🏻‍♀️
    8/9 160 ish 🤷🏻‍♀️
    8/16 159.1 ⬇️
    8/23 159.9 ⬆️
    8/30 Goal 156 Actual:
    9/6
    9/13
    9/20
    9/27 Goal 152 Actual:
    10/4
    10/11
    10/18
    10/25 Goal 151 Actual:
    11/1
    11/8
    11/15
    11/22
    11/29 Goal 150 Actual:
    12/6
    12/13
    12/20
    12/27
    12/31 Goal maintain150 Actual:

    I had some wins last week that are not reflected in my minor gain. I cut back on sugar and took a more plant-based approach to eating. I almost immediately dropped a couple of lbs. and felt amazing. I’m going to do more of the same this week while getting my butt moving again so I’m looking forward to seeing some progress. I feel good. I look fine. I’m still going to reach this goal. 🙌🏼
  • colettebeers8501
    colettebeers8501 Posts: 101 Member
    Goal: <157.3 by NYE

    Jan Avg Wt: 154.9 < 160 ✅
    Feb Avg Wt: 155.5 < 160 ✅
    Mar Avg wt: 156.5 < 160 ✅
    Apr Avg Wt: 156.8 < 160 ✅
    May Avg Wt: 156.4 < 160 ✅
    June Avg Wt: 157.3 < 160 ✅
    July Avg wt: 158.9 < 160 ✅
    Aug avg (so far) 158.15<160✅

    7/19 159.15 weekly avg
    7/26 159.09 weekly avg⬇️
    8/2 158.49 wk avg 👍⬇️
    8/9 158 weekly avg 👍⬇️
    Making progress!

    8/16 158.06 weekly avg 👍➡️
    8/23
    8/30
    August Avg wt: < 160?
    9/6
    9/13
    9/20
    9/27
    Sept Avg Wt: < 160?
    10/4
    10/11
    10/18
    10/25
    Oct Avg Wt: < 160?
    11/1
    11/8
    11/15
    11/22
    11/29
    Nov Avg Wt: <160?
    12/6
    12/13
    12/20
    12/27
    12/31
    Dec Avg Wt: < 160?

    2021 Yearly Average (so far 7/29/21): 156.65
    Yearly avg 8/11/21: 156.13🎉🎉🎉
    8/17/21 156.77
    You’re doing GREAT staying under 160! Go you!! I like how you do the weekly averages. I might do the same. I get frustrated when I drop a few lbs. but gain a little back on the weekend. It never looks like I’m making any progress when I do my Monday weigh in. You’re a genius! 😉 Thanks for your encouragement. As always, glad to be on the journey with you 😁
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 10,875 Member
    edited August 2021
    Goal adjustment: 150 lbs by NYE
    Start weight 162.1
    7/19 162.1 🤬
    7/26 161.2 ⬇️
    8/2 160 ish 🤷🏻‍♀️
    8/9 160 ish 🤷🏻‍♀️
    8/16 159.1 ⬇️
    8/23 159.9 ⬆️
    8/30 Goal 156 Actual:
    9/6
    9/13
    9/20
    9/27 Goal 152 Actual:
    10/4
    10/11
    10/18
    10/25 Goal 151 Actual:
    11/1
    11/8
    11/15
    11/22
    11/29 Goal 150 Actual:
    12/6
    12/13
    12/20
    12/27
    12/31 Goal maintain150 Actual:

    I had some wins last week that are not reflected in my minor gain. I cut back on sugar and took a more plant-based approach to eating. I almost immediately dropped a couple of lbs. and felt amazing. I’m going to do more of the same this week while getting my butt moving again so I’m looking forward to seeing some progress. I feel good. I look fine. I’m still going to reach this goal. 🙌🏼

    Hi @colettebeers8501 !!

    Congratulations on your healthy eating changes!! That’s likely even more important for both of us than lb or two… (my docs just want me to have a BMI under 25 or 166.4 lbs in my case.)

    Thank you for your encouragement!!!

    Yes, I *only* pay attention to my Averages.
    Weekly, monthly, and yearly.
    Weight, steps, some macros/micros I need to have hit certain numbers.

    As you say, one salty dinner can *temporarily* disguise a loss!

    Glad we are on this together, too!!

    I use my Health app to get my avg values. Sure saves time.

    I also use Happy Scale which calculates 10 day average trends (iOS)
    I think the one for Android is called Libra!
    See you next week🏆🏁🎉💕❤️
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 10,875 Member
    Goal: <157.3 by NYE

    Jan Avg Wt: 154.9 < 160 ✅
    Feb Avg Wt: 155.5 < 160 ✅
    Mar Avg wt: 156.5 < 160 ✅
    Apr Avg Wt: 156.8 < 160 ✅
    May Avg Wt: 156.4 < 160 ✅
    June Avg Wt: 157.3 < 160 ✅
    July Avg wt: 158.9 < 160 ✅
    Aug avg (so far) 158.21<160✅

    7/19 159.15 weekly avg
    7/26 159.09 weekly avg⬇️
    8/2 158.49 wk avg 👍⬇️
    8/9 158 weekly avg 👍⬇️
    Making progress!

    8/16 158.06 weekly avg 👍➡️
    8/23 158.37 weekly avg 👍⬆️
    8/30
    August Avg wt: < 160?
    9/6
    9/13
    9/20
    9/27
    Sept Avg Wt: < 160?
    10/4
    10/11
    10/18
    10/25
    Oct Avg Wt: < 160?
    11/1
    11/8
    11/15
    11/22
    11/29
    Nov Avg Wt: <160?
    12/6
    12/13
    12/20
    12/27
    12/31
    Dec Avg Wt: < 160?

    2021 Yearly Average (so far 7/29/21): 156.65
    Yearly avg 8/11/21: 156.13🎉🎉🎉
    8/17/21 156.77
    8/23/21 156.82

    I’ve been focusing on developing new sleep habits (which our working - a miracle) but need to trim calories a bit. That’s my focus this week :)
  • colettebeers8501
    colettebeers8501 Posts: 101 Member
    Goal adjustment: 150 lbs by NYE
    Start weight 162.1
    7/19 162.1 🤬
    7/26 161.2 ⬇️
    8/2 160 ish 🤷🏻‍♀️
    8/9 160 ish 🤷🏻‍♀️
    8/16 159.1 ⬇️
    8/23 159.9 ⬆️
    8/30 Goal 156 Actual: 160.5 ⬆️
    9/6
    9/13
    9/20
    9/27 Goal 152 Actual:
    10/4
    10/11
    10/18
    10/25 Goal 151 Actual:
    11/1
    11/8
    11/15
    11/22
    11/29 Goal 150 Actual:
    12/6
    12/13
    12/20
    12/27
    12/31 Goal maintain150 Actual:

    Well, still holding around 160. My healthy eating went entirely out the window this weekend. My dog died and I dove into comfort foods. I I’m ok with taking the comfort right now so eff it. I’ll feel better emotionally soon and then I’ll make better choices. All good. See ya next week 🙃
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 10,875 Member
    edited September 2021
    Goal adjustment: 150 lbs by NYE
    Start weight 162.1
    7/19 162.1 🤬
    7/26 161.2 ⬇️
    8/2 160 ish 🤷🏻‍♀️
    8/9 160 ish 🤷🏻‍♀️
    8/16 159.1 ⬇️
    8/23 159.9 ⬆️
    8/30 Goal 156 Actual: 160.5 ⬆️
    9/6
    9/13
    9/20
    9/27 Goal 152 Actual:
    10/4
    10/11
    10/18
    10/25 Goal 151 Actual:
    11/1
    11/8
    11/15
    11/22
    11/29 Goal 150 Actual:
    12/6
    12/13
    12/20
    12/27
    12/31 Goal maintain150 Actual:

    Well, still holding around 160. My healthy eating went entirely out the window this weekend. My dog died and I dove into comfort foods. I I’m ok with taking the comfort right now so eff it. I’ll feel better emotionally soon and then I’ll make better choices. All good. See ya next week 🙃

    @colettebeers8501 I am so sorry to hear about your dog. I’ll be thinking of you. And yes, I’ll see you next week. Big hugs.
    PS Maintaining is the definition of success. Bravo!
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 10,875 Member
    Goal: <157.3 by NYE

    Jan Avg Wt: 154.9 < 160 ✅
    Feb Avg Wt: 155.5 < 160 ✅
    Mar Avg wt: 156.5 < 160 ✅
    Apr Avg Wt: 156.8 < 160 ✅
    May Avg Wt: 156.4 < 160 ✅
    June Avg Wt: 157.3 < 160 ✅
    July Avg wt: 158.9 < 160 ✅
    Aug Avg wt: 158.6 < 160✅
    Sep Avg wt (so far):

    7/19 159.15 weekly avg
    7/26 159.09 weekly avg⬇️
    8/2 158.49 wk avg 👍⬇️
    8/9 158 weekly avg 👍⬇️
    Making progress!

    8/16 158.06 weekly avg 👍➡️
    8/23 158.37 weekly avg 👍⬆️
    8/30 159.6 weekly average ⚠️
    August Avg wt: 158.6 < 160 ✅✅
    Got serious on Aug 29! 😀

    9/6
    9/13
    9/20
    9/27
    Sept Avg Wt: < 160?

    10/4
    10/11
    10/18
    10/25
    Oct Avg Wt: < 160?

    11/1
    11/8
    11/15
    11/22
    11/29
    Nov Avg Wt: <160?

    12/6
    12/13
    12/20
    12/27
    12/31
    Dec Avg Wt: < 160?

    2021 Yearly Average (so far 7/29/21): 156.65
    Yearly avg 8/11/21: 156.13🎉🎉🎉
    8/17/21 156.77
    8/23/21 156.82
    9/2/21. 156.92 trying to stop this upwards movement & turn it downward again!

    Sleep is great!

    My total focus is on decreasing calories in.
    Gradually.

  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 10,875 Member
    Goal: <157.3 by NYE

    Jan Avg Wt: 154.9 < 160 ✅
    Feb Avg Wt: 155.5 < 160 ✅
    Mar Avg wt: 156.5 < 160 ✅
    Apr Avg Wt: 156.8 < 160 ✅
    May Avg Wt: 156.4 < 160 ✅
    June Avg Wt: 157.3 < 160 ✅
    July Avg wt: 158.9 < 160 ✅
    Aug Avg wt: 158.6 < 160✅
    Sep Avg wt (so far): 159.46 as of 9/7 ugh

    7/19 159.15 weekly avg
    7/26 159.09 weekly avg⬇️
    8/2 158.49 wk avg 👍⬇️
    8/9 158 weekly avg 👍⬇️
    Making progress!
    8/16 158.06 weekly avg 👍➡️
    8/23 158.37 weekly avg 👍⬆️
    8/30 159.6 weekly average ⚠️
    August Avg wt: 158.6 < 160 ✅✅
    Got serious on Aug 29! 😀

    9/6 159.49 weekly average ⚠️ Down ever so slightly I’ll take it!
    9/13
    9/20
    9/27
    Sept Avg Wt: < 160?

    10/4
    10/11
    10/18
    10/25
    Oct Avg Wt: < 160?

    11/1
    11/8
    11/15
    11/22
    11/29
    Nov Avg Wt: <160?

    12/6
    12/13
    12/20
    12/27
    12/31
    Dec Avg Wt: < 160?

    2021 Yearly Average (so far 7/29/21): 156.65
    Yearly avg 8/11/21: 156.13🎉🎉🎉
    8/17/21 156.77
    8/23/21 156.82
    9/2/21. 156.92 trying to stop this upwards movement & turn it downward again!
    9/7/21. 156.98 ugh still going up. Will shave more calories…

    Sleep is great!

    My total focus is on decreasing calories in.
    Gradually.
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 10,875 Member
    Goal: <157.3 by NYE

    Jan Avg Wt: 154.9 < 160 ✅
    Feb Avg Wt: 155.5 < 160 ✅
    Mar Avg wt: 156.5 < 160 ✅
    Apr Avg Wt: 156.8 < 160 ✅
    May Avg Wt: 156.4 < 160 ✅
    June Avg Wt: 157.3 < 160 ✅
    July Avg wt: 158.9 < 160 ✅
    Aug Avg wt: 158.6 < 160✅
    Sep Avg wt (so far): 159.46 as of 9/7 ugh

    7/19 159.15 weekly avg
    7/26 159.09 weekly avg⬇️
    8/2 158.49 wk avg 👍⬇️
    8/9 158 weekly avg 👍⬇️
    Making progress!
    8/16 158.06 weekly avg 👍➡️
    8/23 158.37 weekly avg 👍⬆️
    8/30 159.6 weekly average ⚠️
    August Avg wt: 158.6 < 160 ✅✅
    Got serious on Aug 29! 😀

    9/6 159.49 weekly average ⚠️ Down ever so slightly I’ll take it!
    9/13 159.4 weekly avg - ditto
    9/20 159.39 LOL
    9/27
    Sept Avg Wt: < 160?

    10/4
    10/11
    10/18
    10/25
    Oct Avg Wt: < 160?

    11/1
    11/8
    11/15
    11/22
    11/29
    Nov Avg Wt: <160?

    12/6
    12/13
    12/20
    12/27
    12/31
    Dec Avg Wt: < 160?

    2021 Yearly Average (so far 7/29/21): 156.65
    Yearly avg 8/11/21: 156.13🎉🎉🎉
    8/17/21 156.77
    8/23/21 156.82
    9/2/21. 156.92 trying to stop this upwards movement & turn it downward again!
    9/7/21. 156.98 ugh still going up. Will shave more calories…
    9/22/21 157.11

    Sleep is great!

    My total focus is on decreasing calories in.
    Gradually.

  • colettebeers8501
    colettebeers8501 Posts: 101 Member
    Goal adjustment: 150 lbs by NYE
    Start weight 162.1
    7/19 162.1 🤬
    7/26 161.2 ⬇️
    8/2 160 ish 🤷🏻‍♀️
    8/9 160 ish 🤷🏻‍♀️
    8/16 159.1 ⬇️
    8/23 159.9 ⬆️
    8/30 Goal 156 Actual: 160.5 ⬆️
    9/6 🤷🏻‍♀️
    9/13 🤷🏻‍♀️
    9/20 🤷🏻‍♀️
    9/27 Goal 152 Actual:🤷🏻‍♀️
    10/4 163.4 ⬆️
    10/11
    10/18
    10/25 Goal 151 Actual:
    11/1
    11/8
    11/15
    11/22
    11/29 Goal 150 Actual:
    12/6
    12/13
    12/20
    12/27
    12/31 Goal maintain150 Actual:

    Whew! Last month was a bumpy ride! Lost my best dog friend, then 4 days later, I turned my ankle on a hike. 10 days later, I finally go to the doctor and went home in a cast! I broke it! 😜 Well, I fractured it. Anyway, the cast is off but the ankle is still pretty sore. I literally haven’t exercised in a month. I guess my numbers are actually looking pretty good for someone who’s been lying on the couch eating her emotions for a month 😆 This week I’m re-engaging with my wellness by cutting calories, less alcohol, way less sugar, more veggies, and I’m going to slowly ease back into some movement. I’ll start with yoga, maybe some light weight training, and probably attempt some kind of walking/hiking.

    Thanks for your kind words, Maddie. Hope you’re doing great 😊
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 10,875 Member
    edited October 2021
    Goal: <157.3 by NYE

    Jan Avg Wt: 154.9 < 160 ✅
    Feb Avg Wt: 155.5 < 160 ✅
    Mar Avg wt: 156.5 < 160 ✅
    Apr Avg Wt: 156.8 < 160 ✅
    May Avg Wt: 156.4 < 160 ✅
    June Avg Wt: 157.3 < 160 ✅
    July Avg wt: 158.9 < 160 ✅
    Aug Avg wt: 158.6 < 160 ✅
    Sep Avg wt: 159.4 < 160 ✅

    7/19 159.15 weekly avg
    7/26 159.09 weekly avg⬇️
    8/2 158.49 wk avg 👍⬇️
    8/9 158 weekly avg 👍⬇️
    Making progress!
    8/16 158.06 weekly avg 👍➡️
    8/23 158.37 weekly avg 👍⬆️
    8/30 159.6 weekly average ⚠️
    August Avg wt: 158.6 < 160 ✅✅
    Got serious on Aug 29! 😀

    9/6 159.49 weekly average ⚠️ Down ever so slightly I’ll take it!
    9/13 159.4 weekly avg - ditto
    9/20 159.39 LOL
    9/27 158.8 yay!
    Sept Avg Wt: 159.4 < 160? YES

    10/4 161.67 NEW SCALE!!!! Time to get Very Serious about this! If not, my monthly average will be over 160 for first time in 37 months…that won’t do at all!!!!
    10/11
    10/18
    10/25
    Oct Avg Wt: < 160?

    11/1
    11/8
    11/15
    11/22
    11/29
    Nov Avg Wt: <160?

    12/6
    12/13
    12/20
    12/27
    12/31
    Dec Avg Wt: < 160?

    2021 Yearly Average (so far 7/29/21): 156.65
    Yearly avg 8/11/21: 156.13🎉🎉🎉
    8/17/21 156.77
    8/23/21 156.82
    9/2/21. 156.92 trying to stop this upwards movement & turn it downward again!
    9/7/21. 156.98 ugh still going up. Will shave more calories…
    9/22/21 157.11
    10/4/21. 157.26

    Steadily increasing + a big jump with a new scale 😳😳😳

    My top high wt is 160, so I’m actually gonna diet now.

    It’s embarrassing, but I know to rise above that (it only makes it worse if I don’t)…

    Scale began climbing when I developed tinnitus— luckily it has *mostly* receded into the background except Today & 2 days a week ago. I’m learning NOT to eat when it’s bugging me. Also going through tons of sentimental items -family
    Members…emotions are much better than in the past, but I can tell I’m
    Processing a lot in my dreams.

    I might have to give myself a reward to turn this gaining trend around. Can’t think of anything I want or need.

    @colettebeers8501
    Again, I’m SO sorry you went through this pain, suffering, and disruption. Your plan sounds solid!

    I know we can both do this❣️❣️

    As always, so grateful for our support of one another. We are not alone with these hiccups & we ARE committed to health even when things get in our way!

    I hope your October is splendid!

    🌸Hugs,
    Maddie
  • colettebeers8501
    colettebeers8501 Posts: 101 Member
    Goal adjustment: 150 lbs by NYE
    Start weight 162.1
    7/19 162.1 🤬
    7/26 161.2 ⬇️
    8/2 160 ish 🤷🏻‍♀️
    8/9 160 ish 🤷🏻‍♀️
    8/16 159.1 ⬇️
    8/23 159.9 ⬆️
    8/30 Goal 156 Actual: 160.5 ⬆️
    9/6 🤷🏻‍♀️
    9/13 🤷🏻‍♀️
    9/20 🤷🏻‍♀️
    9/27 Goal 152 Actual:🤷🏻‍♀️
    10/4 163.4 ⬆️
    10/11 165.5 ⬆️
    10/18
    10/25 Goal 151 Actual:
    11/1
    11/8
    11/15
    11/22
    11/29 Goal 150 Actual:
    12/6
    12/13
    12/20
    12/27
    12/31 Goal maintain150 Actual:

    These numbers will start going down by next week. I say it is and so it is!
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 10,875 Member
    edited October 2021
    Goal: <157.3 by NYE

    Jan Avg Wt: 154.9 < 160 ✅
    Feb Avg Wt: 155.5 < 160 ✅
    Mar Avg wt: 156.5 < 160 ✅
    Apr Avg Wt: 156.8 < 160 ✅
    May Avg Wt: 156.4 < 160 ✅
    June Avg Wt: 157.3 < 160 ✅
    July Avg wt: 158.9 < 160 ✅
    Aug Avg wt: 158.6 < 160 ✅
    Sep Avg wt: 159.4 < 160 ✅

    7/19 159.15 weekly avg
    7/26 159.09 weekly avg⬇️
    8/2 158.49 wk avg 👍⬇️
    8/9 158 weekly avg 👍⬇️
    Making progress!
    8/16 158.06 weekly avg 👍➡️
    8/23 158.37 weekly avg 👍⬆️
    8/30 159.6 weekly average ⚠️
    August Avg wt: 158.6 < 160 ✅✅
    Got serious on Aug 29! 😀

    9/6 159.49 weekly average ⚠️ Down ever so slightly I’ll take it!
    9/13 159.4 weekly avg - ditto
    9/20 159.39 LOL
    9/27 158.8 yay!
    Sept Avg Wt: 159.4 < 160? YES

    10/4 161.67 NEW SCALE!!!! Time to get Very Serious about this! If not, my monthly average will be over 160 for first time in 37 months…that won’t do at all!!!!
    10/12 161.1 new scale❤️
    10/18
    10/25
    Oct Avg W so far… 162.1 < 160?
    New scale weights ~ 1.5lbs more which STILL puts me over 160 for the
    Month so far, but my weekly is under.

    I’m Not sure what changed, but I’m struggling. I’m taking longer walks & paying more attention to micros.

    I guess I should be happy. I lost 0.57 lbs in the last 8 days. I must strive to continue this!

    11/1
    11/8
    11/15
    11/22
    11/29
    Nov Avg Wt: <160?

    12/6
    12/13
    12/20
    12/27
    12/31
    Dec Avg Wt: < 160?

    2021 Yearly Average (so far 7/29/21): 156.65
    Yearly avg 8/11/21: 156.13🎉🎉🎉
    8/17/21 156.77
    8/23/21 156.82
    9/2/21. 156.92 trying to stop this upwards movement & turn it downward again!
    9/7/21. 156.98 ugh still going up. Will shave more calories…
    9/22/21 157.11
    10/4/21. 157.2
    10/12/21 157.63 Eeps ah yes - the new scale reads higher since oct 1.

    Steadily increasing + a big jump with a new scale 😳😳😳

    My top high wt is 160, so I’m actually gonna diet now.

    It’s embarrassing, but I know to rise above that (it only makes it worse if I don’t)…

    I might have to give myself a reward to turn this gaining trend around. Can’t think of anything I want or need.

    10/12/21 OK…I’ve GOT to do this. When my weight on the new scale stays below 160 for 7 consecutive days, I can…

    (Sigh)

    I still can’t think of anything …


    @colettebeers8501
    Nice to be battling this together!

    I know we can both do this❣️❣️
    #NeverGiveUp

    🌸Hugs,
    Maddie
  • colettebeers8501
    colettebeers8501 Posts: 101 Member
    Goal: <157.3 by NYE

    Jan Avg Wt: 154.9 < 160 ✅
    Feb Avg Wt: 155.5 < 160 ✅
    Mar Avg wt: 156.5 < 160 ✅
    Apr Avg Wt: 156.8 < 160 ✅
    May Avg Wt: 156.4 < 160 ✅
    June Avg Wt: 157.3 < 160 ✅
    July Avg wt: 158.9 < 160 ✅
    Aug Avg wt: 158.6 < 160 ✅
    Sep Avg wt: 159.4 < 160 ✅

    7/19 159.15 weekly avg
    7/26 159.09 weekly avg⬇️
    8/2 158.49 wk avg 👍⬇️
    8/9 158 weekly avg 👍⬇️
    Making progress!
    8/16 158.06 weekly avg 👍➡️
    8/23 158.37 weekly avg 👍⬆️
    8/30 159.6 weekly average ⚠️
    August Avg wt: 158.6 < 160 ✅✅
    Got serious on Aug 29! 😀

    9/6 159.49 weekly average ⚠️ Down ever so slightly I’ll take it!
    9/13 159.4 weekly avg - ditto
    9/20 159.39 LOL
    9/27 158.8 yay!
    Sept Avg Wt: 159.4 < 160? YES

    10/4 161.67 NEW SCALE!!!! Time to get Very Serious about this! If not, my monthly average will be over 160 for first time in 37 months…that won’t do at all!!!!
    10/12 161.1 new scale❤️
    10/18
    10/25
    Oct Avg W so far… 162.1 < 160?
    New scale weights ~ 1.5lbs more which STILL puts me over 160 for the
    Month so far, but my weekly is under.

    I’m Not sure what changed, but I’m struggling. I’m taking longer walks & paying more attention to micros.

    I guess I should be happy. I lost 0.57 lbs in the last 8 days. I must strive to continue this!

    11/1
    11/8
    11/15
    11/22
    11/29
    Nov Avg Wt: <160?

    12/6
    12/13
    12/20
    12/27
    12/31
    Dec Avg Wt: < 160?

    2021 Yearly Average (so far 7/29/21): 156.65
    Yearly avg 8/11/21: 156.13🎉🎉🎉
    8/17/21 156.77
    8/23/21 156.82
    9/2/21. 156.92 trying to stop this upwards movement & turn it downward again!
    9/7/21. 156.98 ugh still going up. Will shave more calories…
    9/22/21 157.11
    10/4/21. 157.2
    10/12/21 157.63 Eeps ah yes - the new scale reads higher since oct 1.

    Steadily increasing + a big jump with a new scale 😳😳😳

    My top high wt is 160, so I’m actually gonna diet now.

    It’s embarrassing, but I know to rise above that (it only makes it worse if I don’t)…

    I might have to give myself a reward to turn this gaining trend around. Can’t think of anything I want or need.

    10/12/21 OK…I’ve GOT to do this. When my weight on the new scale stays below 160 for 7 consecutive days, I can…

    (Sigh)

    I still can’t think of anything …


    @colettebeers8501
    Nice to be battling this together!

    I know we can both do this❣️❣️
    #NeverGiveUp

    🌸Hugs,
    Maddie

    Hey Maddie!
    I feel ya!! I hit 166 this morning! 🤬 But I know it’s because I absolutely binged on sugar over the weekend because I was stressed out. I’m back to eating clean and really hoping to squeeze in some movement. I lean towards sedentary so when I get out of my groove, I have a hard time lighting a fire under my butt to get started again. I’ll get there and so will you. You’ve got this!!
    XOXO,
    Colette 😁
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 10,875 Member
    Goal: <157.3 by NYE

    Jan Avg Wt: 154.9 < 160 ✅
    Feb Avg Wt: 155.5 < 160 ✅
    Mar Avg wt: 156.5 < 160 ✅
    Apr Avg Wt: 156.8 < 160 ✅
    May Avg Wt: 156.4 < 160 ✅
    June Avg Wt: 157.3 < 160 ✅
    July Avg wt: 158.9 < 160 ✅
    Aug Avg wt: 158.6 < 160 ✅
    Sep Avg wt: 159.4 < 160 ✅

    7/19 159.15 weekly avg
    7/26 159.09 weekly avg⬇️
    8/2 158.49 wk avg 👍⬇️
    8/9 158 weekly avg 👍⬇️
    Making progress!
    8/16 158.06 weekly avg 👍➡️
    8/23 158.37 weekly avg 👍⬆️
    8/30 159.6 weekly average ⚠️
    August Avg wt: 158.6 < 160 ✅✅
    Got serious on Aug 29! 😀

    9/6 159.49 weekly average ⚠️ Down ever so slightly I’ll take it!
    9/13 159.4 weekly avg - ditto
    9/20 159.39 LOL
    9/27 158.8 yay!
    Sept Avg Wt: 159.4 < 160? YES

    10/4 161.67 NEW SCALE!!!! Time to get Very Serious about this! If not, my monthly average will be over 160 for first time in 37 months…that won’t do at all!!!!
    10/12 161.1 new scale❤️
    10/18 161.46
    10/25
    Oct Avg W so far… 161.96 < 160?
    New scale weights ~ 1.5lbs more which STILL puts me over 160 for the
    Month so far, but my weekly is under.

    I’m Not sure what changed, but I’m struggling. I’m taking longer walks & paying more attention to micros.

    I guess I should be happy. I lost 0.57 lbs in the last 8 days. I must strive to continue this!

    11/1
    11/8
    11/15
    11/22
    11/29
    Nov Avg Wt: <160?

    12/6
    12/13
    12/20
    12/27
    12/31
    Dec Avg Wt: < 160?

    2021 Yearly Average (so far 7/29/21): 156.65
    Yearly avg 8/11/21: 156.13🎉🎉🎉
    8/17/21 156.77
    8/23/21 156.82
    9/2/21. 156.92 trying to stop this upwards movement & turn it downward again!
    9/7/21. 156.98 ugh still going up. Will shave more calories…
    9/22/21 157.11
    10/4/21. 157.2
    10/12/21 157.63 Eeps ah yes - the new scale reads higher since oct 1.

    Steadily increasing + a big jump with a new scale 😳😳😳

    My top high wt is 160, so I’m actually gonna diet now.

    It’s embarrassing, but I know to rise above that (it only makes it worse if I don’t)…

    I might have to give myself a reward to turn this gaining trend around. Can’t think of anything I want or need.

    10/12/21 OK…I’ve GOT to do this. When my weight on the new scale stays below 160 for 7 consecutive days, I can…

    (Sigh)

    I still can’t think of anything …


    @colettebeers8501
    Nice to be battling this together!

    I know we can both do this❣️❣️
    #NeverGiveUp

    🌸Hugs,
    Maddie
  • colettebeers8501
    colettebeers8501 Posts: 101 Member
    Goal adjustment: 150 lbs by NYE
    Start weight 162.1
    7/19 162.1 🤬
    7/26 161.2 ⬇️
    8/2 160 ish 🤷🏻‍♀️
    8/9 160 ish 🤷🏻‍♀️
    8/16 159.1 ⬇️
    8/23 159.9 ⬆️
    8/30 Goal 156 Actual: 160.5 ⬆️
    9/6 🤷🏻‍♀️
    9/13 🤷🏻‍♀️
    9/20 🤷🏻‍♀️
    9/27 Goal 152 Actual:🤷🏻‍♀️
    10/4 163.4 ⬆️
    10/11 165.5 ⬆️
    10/18 165.5
    10/25 Goal 151 Actual: 165 ⬇️
    11/1
    11/8
    11/15
    11/22
    11/29 Goal 150 Actual:
    12/6
    12/13
    12/20
    12/27
    12/31 Goal maintain150 Actual:

    It is what it is 🤷🏻‍♀️
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 10,875 Member
    Goal: <157.3 by NYE

    Jan Avg Wt: 154.9 < 160 ✅
    Feb Avg Wt: 155.5 < 160 ✅
    Mar Avg wt: 156.5 < 160 ✅
    Apr Avg Wt: 156.8 < 160 ✅
    May Avg Wt: 156.4 < 160 ✅
    June Avg Wt: 157.3 < 160 ✅
    July Avg wt: 158.9 < 160 ✅
    Aug Avg wt: 158.6 < 160 ✅
    Sep Avg wt: 159.4 < 160 ✅

    7/19 159.15 weekly avg
    7/26 159.09 weekly avg⬇️
    8/2 158.49 wk avg 👍⬇️
    8/9 158 weekly avg 👍⬇️
    Making progress!
    8/16 158.06 weekly avg 👍➡️
    8/23 158.37 weekly avg 👍⬆️
    8/30 159.6 weekly average ⚠️
    August Avg wt: 158.6 < 160 ✅✅
    Got serious on Aug 29! 😀

    9/6 159.49 weekly average ⚠️ Down ever so slightly I’ll take it!
    9/13 159.4 weekly avg - ditto
    9/20 159.39 LOL
    9/27 158.8 yay!
    Sept Avg Wt: 159.4 < 160? YES

    10/4 161.67 NEW SCALE!!!! Time to get Very Serious about this! If not, my monthly average will be over 160 for first time in 37 months…that won’t do at all!!!!
    10/12 161.1 new scale❤️
    10/18 161.46
    10/25 161.59 weekly avg
    Oct Avg W so far… 161.92 < 160? No 1 week left…
    New scale weights ~ 1.5lbs

    11/1
    11/8
    11/15
    11/22
    11/29
    Nov Avg Wt: <160?

    12/6
    12/13
    12/20
    12/27
    12/31
    Dec Avg Wt: < 160?

    2021 Yearly Average (so far 7/29/21): 156.65
    Yearly avg 8/11/21: 156.13🎉🎉🎉
    8/17/21 156.77
    8/23/21 156.82
    9/2/21. 156.92 trying to stop this upwards movement & turn it downward again!
    9/7/21. 156.98 ugh still going up. Will shave more calories…
    9/22/21 157.11
    10/4/21. 157.2
    10/12/21 157.63 Eeps ah yes - the new scale reads higher since oct 1.
    10/25/21 157.79

    Began dieting today. Cals < 1,900 & steps > 10,000.
    Whacking saturated fat down.
    All macros & micros look great!

    Day 1 ✅

  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 10,875 Member
    Goal adjustment: 150 lbs by NYE
    Start weight 162.1
    7/19 162.1 🤬
    7/26 161.2 ⬇️
    8/2 160 ish 🤷🏻‍♀️
    8/9 160 ish 🤷🏻‍♀️
    8/16 159.1 ⬇️
    8/23 159.9 ⬆️
    8/30 Goal 156 Actual: 160.5 ⬆️
    9/6 🤷🏻‍♀️
    9/13 🤷🏻‍♀️
    9/20 🤷🏻‍♀️
    9/27 Goal 152 Actual:🤷🏻‍♀️
    10/4 163.4 ⬆️
    10/11 165.5 ⬆️
    10/18 165.5
    10/25 Goal 151 Actual: 165 ⬇️
    11/1
    11/8
    11/15
    11/22
    11/29 Goal 150 Actual:
    12/6
    12/13
    12/20
    12/27
    12/31 Goal maintain150 Actual:

    It is what it is 🤷🏻‍♀️

    Hi @colettebeers8501 !

    I decided to trim Calories beginning today 10/25/21 until my weight is < 160. It’s time!

    Wishing you well!
    🌸
    Maddie
  • colettebeers8501
    colettebeers8501 Posts: 101 Member
    Goal adjustment: 150 lbs by NYE
    Start weight 162.1
    7/19 162.1 🤬
    7/26 161.2 ⬇️
    8/2 160 ish 🤷🏻‍♀️
    8/9 160 ish 🤷🏻‍♀️
    8/16 159.1 ⬇️
    8/23 159.9 ⬆️
    8/30 Goal 156 Actual: 160.5 ⬆️
    9/6 🤷🏻‍♀️
    9/13 🤷🏻‍♀️
    9/20 🤷🏻‍♀️
    9/27 Goal 152 Actual:🤷🏻‍♀️
    10/4 163.4 ⬆️
    10/11 165.5 ⬆️
    10/18 165.5
    10/25 Goal 151 Actual: 165 ⬇️
    11/1
    11/8
    11/15
    11/22
    11/29 Goal 150 Actual:
    12/6
    12/13
    12/20
    12/27
    12/31 Goal maintain150 Actual:

    It is what it is 🤷🏻‍♀️

    Hi @colettebeers8501 !

    I decided to trim Calories beginning today 10/25/21 until my weight is < 160. It’s time!

    Wishing you well!
    🌸
    Maddie

    Hi Maddie 😁
    I saw that you were aiming for less than 1900 calories a day and 10,000 steps. That’s awesome! Do you eat whatever you want as long as it’s under 1900 or is that following a certain plan? I’m asking because I’ve been restricting calories to under 1500 and have seen very little results. I know it has to do with the lack of movement after my injury but still. I’m not eating very much and I’m barely keeping it steady at 165. Any advice?
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 10,875 Member
    Goal adjustment: 150 lbs by NYE
    Start weight 162.1
    7/19 162.1 🤬
    7/26 161.2 ⬇️
    8/2 160 ish 🤷🏻‍♀️
    8/9 160 ish 🤷🏻‍♀️
    8/16 159.1 ⬇️
    8/23 159.9 ⬆️
    8/30 Goal 156 Actual: 160.5 ⬆️
    9/6 🤷🏻‍♀️
    9/13 🤷🏻‍♀️
    9/20 🤷🏻‍♀️
    9/27 Goal 152 Actual:🤷🏻‍♀️
    10/4 163.4 ⬆️
    10/11 165.5 ⬆️
    10/18 165.5
    10/25 Goal 151 Actual: 165 ⬇️
    11/1
    11/8
    11/15
    11/22
    11/29 Goal 150 Actual:
    12/6
    12/13
    12/20
    12/27
    12/31 Goal maintain150 Actual:

    It is what it is 🤷🏻‍♀️

    Hi @colettebeers8501 !

    I decided to trim Calories beginning today 10/25/21 until my weight is < 160. It’s time!

    Wishing you well!
    🌸
    Maddie

    Hi Maddie 😁
    I saw that you were aiming for less than 1900 calories a day and 10,000 steps. That’s awesome! Do you eat whatever you want as long as it’s under 1900 or is that following a certain plan? I’m asking because I’ve been restricting calories to under 1500 and have seen very little results. I know it has to do with the lack of movement after my injury but still. I’m not eating very much and I’m barely keeping it steady at 165. Any advice?

    @colettebeers8501
    I keep protein, sat fat, veg/fruit, and sodium at certain levels. Protein & sodium low due to kidney transplant. Focusing on lowering sat fat (cholesterol was 203-205 & LDL was 115… I decided I want them in “desirable” ranges.) I’ve upped my fruit/veg to 18 oz a day for general health & to feel more full.

    My biggest advice (for you -and me) is to keep going. The weight will come off again.

    I’m drinking tons of decaf hot tea all day & night. Makes it easier for me to reduce calories.

    One tip I learned is if you are regaining, first focus on turning that around & maintain at the higher weight. THEN begin lowering calories. I gained 0.1lb this week & 0.0 this month. So at least that’s not a gain.

    For my weight 161.4 or so & height 5’8” looks like I need ~ 1,600 cals at rest. Activity seems to give me another 600 cals.

    I haven’t lost much, but I’m back to tracking super carefully “every gram” & lowering my saturated fat. I’m getting my head “back in the game.”

    I will say it seems to be much tougher for me, too. My guess is I’m mildly down due to my susceptibility to COVID so no shopping, travel, can’t hug family, can’t for to classes in-person that I used to.

    I’m more fatigued than usual. My knees which are never sore are aching. Cold weather?

    I’m having to work a bit to remember to be grateful for all I do have: health, husband, son, friends, art interests…but we WILL get there.

    BTW 1,900 was working but weekly avg ended up being 1,920. But still a big improvement.

    We need to be patient & track super, super carefully.

    Also, as you know, if sodium is high, it can temporarily mask a weight loss.

    I hope this helps
    🌸Maddie