Just Give Me 10 days - Round 169
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Age: 62 5’6”
SW: 264.1 (5/11/21)
CW: 211.8 (11/17/21
) UGW: 160
End of 10 day challenge goal: 210
Drink a minimum of 64 oz water a day
Swim, Circuit, Hike (5x week minimum)
Challenge 156: 245.4 (-1.8) Challenge 157: 242 (-3.4)
Challenge 158: 240 (-2.0) Challenge 159: 237 (-3.0)
Challenge 160: 235.6 (-1.4) Challenge 161: 229.6 (-6.0)
Challenge 162: 227.6 (-2.0) Challenge 163: 223.4 (-4.2)
Challenge 164: 221.6 (-1.8) Challenge 165: 218.6 (-3.0)
Challenge 166: 216.8 (-1.8) Challenge 167: 215.6 (-1.2)
Challenge 168: 211.8 (-3.8)
11/18 211.0 (-.8) Down 53 pounds! Yesterday was a busy day, but I made it a point to stay below my calorie plan. I didn’t quite get enough water, so I’ll be working on that today. I’m meeting a friend for lunch, so the scale will be up a bit over the next few days. Really hoping to be under 210 by the end of the round.
11/19 211.8 (0) Lunch with my friend was wonderful yesterday. It’s a crazy busy day today, but I will fit swimming in between meetings and errands.
11/20 212 (+.2) I had a really good day yesterday, but am not surprised by the slight bump. This is still from my indulgence meal on Thursday. Things should start dropping again tomorrow if I stay on track.
11/21 211.2 (-.6) Hiking today. My sister flies into town tomorrow and I’ll have company for the next two weeks. I want to enjoy spending time with her and my family, but still keep exercising and eating right most of the time. We are going to have fun.
11/22 210.6 (-1.2) This feels really good. My sister and I hiked over four miles yesterday with the dogs. It was chilly, but beautiful. My sisters planned a day at the pool tomorrow so I could still swim laps. They’ll be doing the lazy river section where they can walk against the current, while I swim. It’s so thoughtful and will be good for all of us. Today is busy with no organizes exercise. We’ll be doing our final grocery shopping for Thanksgiving. Our dinner will include art. The dining room table is always covered with art supplies so we can sculpt with air dry clay and paint before and after we eat. It’s become a fun family tradition.
11/23 210.8 (-1.0) Went grocery shopping yesterday for Thanksgiving. Lots of traditional foods. Stayed on track. Today is swimming.
11/24 209.8 (-2.0) The day before Thanksgiving and I’m losing weight. I don’t think that would have happened in the past. The food is in the house and despite the temptations, I’ve stayed focused. I’ll be up after tomorrow’s dinner and probably even at the end of this round. But a new round of down is right around the corner.
11/25 209.8 (-2.0) Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate!
11/26 212.6 (+.6) Enjoyed my day with family and friends and then sent most of the extra food home with them. Loved every minute. It’s back to the pool today.
11/27 211.6 (-.2) Thrilled to be down .2 of a pound overall for this round. It’s nice to see a drop today after getting back on track yesterday. Now to keep it up until Christmas. Yesterday, I swam 1475 yards in the pool during my fastest swim yet.6 -
@chalmation and @GrandmaJackie Thank you for your help. Chalmation, I do see the blue plus NOW but I don’t remember seeing it last night. It’s probably yhe only thing on the screen I didn’t tap! And @musicsax THANK YOU for posting the next round. I will figure this out in about 10 days!4
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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
HWE 197.0 (2/2008)
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
To Rnd 137 117.0
To Rnd 147 116.0
To Rnd 157 115.5
SW Rnd 157 115.5 AW 114.75
SW Rnd 158 115.5 AW 115.8
SW Rnd 159 115.5 AW 116.3
SW Rnd 160 118.0 AW 118.0
SW RND 161 117.0 AW 117.45
SW RND 162 117.0 AW 117.6
SW RND 163 117.0 AW 118.45
SW RND 164 117.5 AW 118.05
SW RND 165 118.0 AW 118.02
SW RND 166 120.0 AW 118.2
SW RND 167 119.5 AW 119.4
SW RND 168 117.5 AW 118.9
We ALL have good rounds and bad but that is part of life. Don’t stay away, stay accountable. We don’t judge, we support.-Jpv,2/13/19
What we need to succeed is a sustainable way of eating, not a DIET we go on and off.
People say keto/LCHF isn’t sustainable but I’ve been doing it for over 4 years with amazing results!
This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.
**Comments apply to previous day**
Day/Weight/Comment
SW RND 169 119.5 AW 119.85
11/18 119.0 AF My DH’s birthday 🎂
11/19 120.0 Asian buffet for his birthday. We used to go about every 6 weeks but we haven’t been since before COVID
11/20 119.5 AF
11/21 120.0 AF Since I have made a conscious effort to reduce alcohol consumption I seem to look for “something” to snack on in the evenings. I didn’t drink a massive amount of alcohol before, a double shot in a quart of SF lemonade or diet tonic.
11/22 119.5 Art Quilts, etc meeting at 9 on the other side of town. I’ll try to come back later.
11/23 120.0 AF surprised it isn’t worse after lunch yesterday regular sandwiches from a grocery store like nothing fancy potato chips two kinds of fluff dessert and coleslaw not exactly what I would call sandwiches and salad. Wish I’d taken a salad and put the meat on it that was on the sandwichs. IMHO very expensive. Could NOT go to sleep so got up and finished a book. Sleep at 1:30, up at 6:25 Finally caught up on posts.
11/24 120.0
11/25 118.5 HAPPY THANKSGIVING to my American friends!!
11/26 120.0 dinner at Golden Corral yesterday. All Thanksgiving foods were there. I had several foods I haven’t eaten in over 4 years. The pumpkin pie didn’t taste good to me - not enough spices. No leftovers here to deal with! 😀 I can’t believe this round is almost over!
11/27 122.0 That is the result of Thanksgiving and could possibly be higher tomorrow.6 -
SW: 133.4 (end of round 168 on 11/17)
Round goal: 133.0#
Plan: Proactive calorie planning; hit the gym, and stay engaged. Looking to be more realistic with my weight goal.
11/18: 134.2#
11/19: 133.6#
11/20: 134.0#
11/21: 134.0#
11/21: 133.2#
11/22: 133.4#
11/23: 134.0#
11/24: 133.4# .
11/25; 133.4#
11/26: 133.2#
11/27: 134.4# Onward to next round!
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HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)
UGW - 130
2021 Goals (revised) — get out of the 180s; eat mindfully; meditate most days; exercise for the pleasure of moving.
History 2021R136 1/1/2021 End weight 187. (+1.4lb). 10-day ave cals 1885.
R137 1/11/2021 End weight 187. (+/-0). 10-day ave cals 1789.
R138 1/21/2021 End weight 187. (+/-0). 10-day ave cals 1753.
R139 — End weight 187. (+/-0). Didn’t track calories.
R140 — end weight 187.
R141 — end weight 187. Ave calories 1587. (Goal 1600) ⭐️
R142 3/2/21. End weight 187.2. Ave calories 1720. (Goal 1500)
R143 3/12/21. End weight 188. Ave calories 1733. (Goal 1500)
R144 3/22/21. End weight 187. Ave calories 1690.
R145 4/1/21. End weight 187.2. Ave calories 1504. (Goal 1500). ⭐️
R146 4/11/21. End weight 188 (188.6). Ave calories 1516. (Goal 1500).
R147 4/21/21. End weight 188 (-.6). Ave calories 1526. (Goal <1500.)
R148 5/1/21. End weight 187.4. (-.6). Ave calories 1607. (Goal <1500.)
R149 5/11/21. End weight 188. (+.6). Ave calories 1789. (Goal <1500.)
R150 5/21/21. End weight 188.4. (+.4). Ave calories 1593. (Goal <1500.).
R151 5/31/21. End weight 187.6. (-.8). Ave calories 1812. (Goal <1500.).
R152 6/10/21. End weight 188.6. (+1). Ave calories 1843. (Goal <1500.)
R153 6/20/21. End weight 188. (-.6). Ave calories 1563. (Goal <1500.)
R154 6/30/21. End weight moving average 187.9. (-.1). Ave calories 1663. (Goal <1400.).
R155 7/10/21. Moving average 189.1. (+1.2). Ave calories 1677.
R156 7/20/21. Moving average 188.8. (-.3). Ave calories 1867.
R157 7/30/21. End weight 187. Moving average 187.9. (-.9). Ave calories 1570.
R158 8/9/21: End weight 189.2. Moving ave 188.8. (+.9). Ave calories 1633.
R159 8/19/21: End weight 188.8. Moving Ave 188.3. (-.5). Ave calories 1518.
R160 8/29/21: End weight 187.4. Moving Ave 187.9 (-.4). Ave calories 1519. ]
R161 9/08/21: End weight 185.6. Moving ave 186.5 (-1.4). Ave calories 1324.
R162 9/18/21: End weight 183.6. Moving Ave 183.8 (-2.9). Ave calories 1260.
R163 9/28/21: End weight 182.4. Moving Ave 182.5 (-1.3). Ave calories 1286.
R164 10/8/21: End weight 181.2. Moving Ave 181.4 (-1.1). Ave calories 1405.
R165 10/18/21: End weight 179.4. Moving Ave 179.8 (-1.4). Ave calories 1468.
R166 10/28/21: End weight 180.4. Moving Ave 179.8. (0/0). Ave calories 1545.
R167 11/7/21: End weight 180.2. Moving Ave 179.2 (-.6). Ave calories 1632.
R168 11/17/21: end weight 179.8. Moving Ave 180.1 (+.9). Ave calories 1825.
R169 11/27/21: end weight 180. Moving Ave 180.3 (+.2). Ave calories 1642.
Day/Weight/Comment
11-18 - 180.2, Ave 180.2
Yesterday was a good, on-track day, so this is just time lag from higher calorie days last round. It’s a bright, chilly morning here so I’m bundling up and heading out for a walk with the puppy and a few errands. Then we’ll see what the rest of the day brings! Enjoy!
11-19 - 180.2, Ave 180.2
I don’t think I’ve ever had two days in a row with weight & average identical. Weird! My calories are back down, so I should start to see some loss soon.
11-20 - 179.6, Ave 180.1
Ok, moving in the right direction again. It’s a gloomy, chilly day here, but I’m headed out with the pup in a few minutes. I’ve decided to repaint my office and bought the paint yesterday, so hope to start at least the prep work today—the worst part! Have a great Saturday!
11-21 - 180.4, Ave 180.1
Oh, come on. My calories have been lower the past two days, no snacks yesterday. Time lad and salt? Whatever. Just sticking’ to the plan. Enjoy your day!
11-22 - 179, Ave 179.8
That’s better. Now to keep it below 180! Yesterday I got one wall of my office painted, the hardest one, with two doors. I love the color—a medium-dark green I find very warm and comforting. I have to paint one wall at a time because of moving things around, so it’s fairly disruptive, but it will be worth it. Ok, off for a walk with the pup, then paint a while, then doggy school this evening. Have a good one!
11-23 - 179.6, Ave 179.8
No idea why the bump back up, as my calories were low yesterday, but whatever. I’m paying more attention to my running average these days. All good!
11-24 - 179.6, Ave 179.7
I’m not aiming for any loss the next couple of days, just trying to hold steady with small, high-protein breakfasts and some control at meals, though I plan to enjoy everything I like. 😁 Doing a virtual 5K turkey trot with Rory, my pup.
11-25 - 179.6, Ave 179.6
Happy Thanksgiving, friends in the U.S.! It’s a cold, rainy day here, but I got my 5K in yesterday, so all good. I’m not tracking today or tomorrow, and yes, I’m baking a pumpkin pecan spice dump cake to take to my friends for dinner. It’s all part of the bigger plan. 🥧 We have to enjoy life even while trying to lose weight. 🙂 I hope you all have a lovely day, whether you are celebrating or not.
11-26 - 180.6, Ave 179.9
No surprise there, and worth every bite! I didn’t track but found a “Thanksgiving dinner” in the data base and entered that, assume my calories were about double normal. All good, back to some control today. Off to the vet with both boys (canine & feline). This’ll be fun! 😁
11-27 - 181, Ave 180.3
Ok, I’m up .2 pound for the round, which means I essentially met my goal to stay steady this Thanksgiving round. I ate wayyyy too much on Thurs & Fri, but today I’m determined to cut way back and get on track and lose a little before my birthday & Christmas. I took Rory for a walk on the greenway yesterday but didn’t dress quite warmly enough so kept it short. I’m going to bundle up today! Enjoy your weekend, all! See you next round!
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SW: 149.8
GW: 125
Previous Rounds
Round 139 SW 167.2 EW 165
Round 140 EW 161.6
Round 141 EW 158.8
Round 142 EW 156
Round 143 EW 153.8
Round 144 EW 150.8
Round 145 EW 151.8
Round 146 EW 152
Round 147 EW 147.8
Round 148 EW 144.6
Round 149 EW 147.2
Round 150 EW 143.6
Round 151 EW 144.4
Round 152 EW 142.2
Round 153 EW 142
Round 154 EW 142.6
Round 155 EW 140
Round 156 EW 138.2
Round 157 EW 137.4
Round 158 DNF
Rounds 159-165 DNS
Round 166 SW 156.6 EW 153
Round 167 EW 150.2
Round 168 EW 150
11/18: 149.8
11/19: 148.8
11/20: 149
11/21: 148.8
11/22: 148.2
11/23: 148.6
11/24: 148.4
11/25: 147.6
11/26: 149.2
11/27: 148.8
Overall Weight Loss
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You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better than you were before
30, 5'5"
OSW: 164.2
GW: 130-135
Previous Rounds:R69: 158.1; R70: 156.5; R71: 156.3 R72: 156.3; R73: 155.2; R74: 155.4; R75: 156.1; R76: 155.6; R80: 153.2; R81: 154.3; R82: 154.1; R84: 156.5; R89: 156.7; R91: 160.1; R93: 159.3; R94: 156.1; R98: 154.5; R99: 155.9; R100: 152.8; R101: 149.7; R102: 149.0; R103: 149.0; R104: 146.2; R105: 146.6; R106: 144.6; R107: 146.8; R108: 147.7; R109: 148.1; R110: 150.1; R111: 154.3; R112: 152.6; R113: 151.7; R121: 153.0; R122: 154.8; R123: 153.9; R124: 153.4; R125: 155.6; R126: 152.3; R127: 151.5; R128: 151.0; R129: 151.0; R130: 152.6; R131: 153.9; R132: 150.6; R133: 151.2; R134: 149.3; R135: 149.5; R136: 148.4; R137: 147.9; R138: 148.4; R139: 151.9; R140: 150.4; R141: 150.4; R142: 144.0; R143: 144.2; R144: 147.0; R145: 145.7; R146: 145.9; R147: 145.9; R148: 146.5; R149: 147.3; R150: 146.8; R151: 147.9; R152: 147.7; R153: 147.2; R154: 147.0; R155: 144.7; R157: 146.1; R158: 146.6; R159: 146.3; R160: 150.2; R161: 146.7; R162: 144.6; R163: 146.2; R164: 147.3; R165: 146.3; R166: 148.5; R167: 147; R168: 148.4
Last weight
11/17 - 148.4
Round Goal: 144.x Fast 16+hrs on weekdays, 14+hrs on weekends. Up the water! Water minimum: 75oz, Goal: 90oz.
Day, Weight, Comment
11/18 - 150.3
11/19 - 149.8
11/20 - DNW
11/21 - 153.5
11/22 - 151.9
11/23 - 153.4
11/24 - 151.6
11/25 - 152.8
11/26 - 153.9
11/27 - 151.4 - Good habits yesterday. More water (estimating about 100oz). Thanks to NF app, I've been checking my assigned habits regularly and it reminded me to think of "H.A.B.I.T.A.T" or Hungry, Angry, Bored, It was there, Tired, Anxious, Thirsty when I ate. Since I've been off of fasting for awhile, I've lost a bit of familiarity with my hunger cues so this really made me think before I ate. I'm also slowly working my way back into fasting since I felt so good on it as well. It definitely helped me avoid grabbing food in between meals simply because I was bored. Yippee! Not sure plans today or tomorrow so I'm just playing it by ear at this point. I feel pretty motivated still today so I think I can manage weekend indulgences. Its when motivation wanes that I fall off. At least I have a new round to start off on a better foot!
Previous Day's Comments11/18 - Welp. TOM came unexpectedly a week and a half early. Just in time for race day. Dinner was a tad heavy, homemade a chicken, tomato, spinach, rice and turmeric dish with homemade naan bread that Fam made. I'm right at maintenance calories, maybe a tad over. Water was good, full 90oz. At this point, my body is all kinds of wonky. I'm feeling heavy, but I'm not looking overly bloated so I'm going to guess that's the functions of TOM, particularly with these new meds and being off-schedule. Why does my body have to make this so complicated?! Especially difficult because I'm waiting for January to fall under my work's health insurance. The VA does not offer my meds in their system (I'm currently on trial pack, but if I need to adjust dosage, I have to get from a pharmacy and I can't afford without insurance).
11/19 - At least I'm back out of the 150s. My body is on strike or something, I have no clue what's going on. I wonder if it's stress/anxiety plus TOM really messing me up? Likely is. Once this race is over tomorrow, I'll probably feel better. I don't know why I get so anxious for this type of stuff. Oh well, it's happening whether I like it or not. Hopefully tomorrow I'll wake up feeling less bloated and heavy. No scale so we will have to check in Sunday.
Edit to note: TMI is still all over the place. This also may be a HUGE factor in all this. Especially the "heavy but not quite bloated" feeling I've been having.
11/20 - 5k Race, out of town.
11/21 - First things first: 38:24. 1:03 slower than 6 years and a back surgery ago. Not bad! I'm quite happy. Now, the weight. Hormones still going crazy with fluctuations. TMI still not cooperating and getting on schedule. DOMS are kicking my butt (waddle waddle), eating out because we weren't home until late, and not quite enough water because driving and not having many places to stop for a restroom. Bad news: I think I sprained my ACL. FamWife is recreational therapist but obviously has some medical background for her certification and she said either ACL or meniscus but after doing research, I'm thinking more ACL due to the location. I've had patellofemoral syndrome every time I've run and this pain is vastly different. Deeper inside the knee, sharper, and it makes it feel like a bubble inside my knee causing it to be difficult and painful to bend or straighten it. Similar to Halloween knee pain, but that onset hours after the run and went away by the next day. This onset during the run and is still painful today. And it was more painful than Halloween's pain. Other bad news? I because of the potential for it to be ACL, I need to take it easy and get lots of rest. No long walks with the pup, no exercises that include the legs. Just slow movement to keep it from locking up, rest, ice, and elevation. Joy. Getting this uptick off me is going to strictly be food and water intake. Must behave for the rest of the week leading up to Thursday's Thanksgiving feast. Joy. I think I can do it, though. I'm not giving up, that's for sure.
11/22 - Yippee, I was worried it'd take a few days to see any kind of drop. Still sore, I can tell by my roll-out-of-bed waddle haha! Knee has reduced to a dull ache (rather than sharp pain) but that doesn't mean anything. I thought it was just sore Halloween and when pain went away the next day I forgot about it. Obviously it didn't finish healing by Saturday when it flared up. At least I don't have another 5k scheduled until September (another Guinness World Record Attempt!) so I can rest it up. I think I'll focus on rowing in the next few weeks once I'm a little more healed up for a low-impact workout. Will hold off on walking the pup until after Thanksgiving. I'll take it day by day and see how I feel before jumping into anything. Water was amazing yesterday, over 100oz. Back at it today with flushing this uptick out. Need to go grocery shopping to try to avoid the Tuesday/Wednesday rush. I'm set to make my homemade bread, rolls, deviled eggs, and pecan pie for Friendsgiving with Fam. Will also stock up the house for lunch and dinner Monday-Wednesday.
11/23 - Sodium bump from homemade shrimp and steak fried rice with egg rolls. I didn't get overly full like I usually do at dinner which was progress. Water at 90oz. Not much movement. I've been a part of this group, Nerd Fitness Academy, for years. I haven't used it because I hated using their web-based system (good system, but hated that I had to have access to my computer to do anything). Well, yesterday I found out they have an app! WITH REMINDERS. Whoot! So my phone will remind me daily to check in (very necessary when motivation wanes or brain forgets). They have lots of "journeys" such as sleep, nutrition, exercise, daily habits, etc. I've already unlocked "daily tasks" as well to slowly improve in general. They focus on small habit changes over a long period of time. Learned today for goals: it's not an on/off switch (turn it off when things get tough) but, instead, a dial. What is 10/10? (example: work out for 1/2 hour 4x a week), what is 1/10? (park at the back of the parking lot and walk inside), and what is 5/10? (go for a 20 minute walk every other day) so that even on our toughest, craziest, busiest days, we can still do SOMETHING in the right direction of our chosen goal (object in motion stays in motion, definitely nerding out here). I just wanted to share in case the "Dial" might help someone else who, like me, struggles and flips that switch off a tad too often. I'm going to do my best to follow the dial method now.
11/24 - Managed to drop the sodium weight off. Late posting because I started baking early: homemade Texas Roadhouse rolls, homemade Hawaiian rolls, 2 different gluten-free artisan breads (I wasn't confident the almond flour would even hold shape it was so watery and the cassava flour I needed to double the water just to get it in a doughy consistency), and pecan pie. By the time I'm done baking the hawaiian bread and texas roadhouse rolls, the other artisan bread will be done rising and ready to be formed for baking. Tomorrow, while BF bakes the ham, I'll be making one dozen normal deviled eggs and one dozen cayenne pepper deviled eggs. Whew. Busy busy. Need to catch up on posts as well as water, I'm a tad behind from having my hands covered in various doughs all morning kneading them! The worst is over, now it's the oven's job with my supervision to finish it all off.
11/25 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING
11/26 - Didn't get a chance to post yesterday. BF handed off the ham to me so I was up and cooking early to get it all done in time. Not quite enough water, about 75oz. A little movement around the kitchen but not much else. Didn't go back for seconds but I was pretty well stuffed regardless. I expected to see 155 with all the sodium and my lower water intake. Back to business now: we only brought a few of my rolls and some ham home as leftovers so I won't be tempted (and BF will eat most of the ham since it's the only leftovers he'll eat). Christmas is in 29 days so I have almost a month between holidays to behave and get back on track. I can do this. I've been following the habits on my Nerd Fitness (NF or NFA) app. We are still in the "recognizing your current situation" part, but in the next day or two, those activities will switch to changing one small thing and checking in on that change. Then another change. So on and so forth.
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quiltingjaine wrote: »@chalmation and @GrandmaJackie Thank you for your help. Chalmation, I do see the blue plus NOW but I don’t remember seeing it last night. It’s probably yhe only thing on the screen I didn’t tap! And @musicsax THANK YOU for posting the next round. I will figure this out in about 10 days!
Sorry I was late to the conversation about this! I'll go search things up so I can learn now to jump in when necessary to get a new round posted.
Thank you, @musicsax for getting it posted! @quiltingjaine I know you'll learn it in no time!4 -
Round 169
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 61 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 127 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
R168 EW= 189.8
R169 EW= 191.0
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)
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 thru R162 (06/11/21 thru 09/18/21) = (b]…..16.2 LOST [/b] (Ending Weight 187.6)
R163 (09/19/21 thru 09/28/21) = …..0.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 188.4)
R164 (09/29/21 thru 10/08/21) = …..2.8 LOST (Ending Weight 185.6)
R165 (10/09/21 thru 10/18/21) = …..0 LOST or GAINED (Ending Weight 185.6)
R166 (10/19/21 thru 10/28/21) = …..3.6 GAINED (Ending Weight 189.2)
R167 (10/29/21 thru 11/07/21) = …..0.2 LOST (Ending Weight 189.0)
R168 (11/08/21 thru 11/17/21) = …..0.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 189.8)
R169 (11/18/21 thru 11/27/21) = …..1.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 191.0)
Day/Weight/Comment
11/17 …..189.8….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
11/18 …..190.6 ….. (Trend weight 189.7) I’m a hot mess. Doctor called yesterday in regards to my blood work from last week’s PCP appointment. , Such low sodium that she is prescribing some type of medication for it (that explains the foot cramps), A1C 11.8, more diabetic medication being prescribed to go with what I am already taking, thyroid numbers bad again and medication will have to be increased. Atorvastatin is now going to be prescribed for my LDL cholesterol. I am thankful that some weight loss (original weight was 253) has helped me, especially in regards to my cancer remission. However, I have not done enough. And going backwards is causing my health improvements to do the same. What a horrible time for this to happen with all the upcoming holidays in the next (nearly) two months! But it’s now or never. I’ll take all those new pills but they will be bitter pills to swallow. I’ve got to start getting even more serious TODAY. I know what is needed.
11/19 …..190.8 ….. Trend weight 189.8) Unexpected travel yesterday yielded lots of sitting, only 5000+ steps and a restaurant meal. I’m glad I’m only up 0.2 but will it show up in the coming days? Time will tell……
11/20 …..190.2 ….. (Trend weight 189.8) I rolled up my sleeves and am ready to put in the work. A nice drop this morning.
11/21 …..187.6 ….. (Trend weight 189.5) Over 2.5 pounds down overnight which was a shock. I did expect a drop because TMI finally cooperated though leaving me cramped. I know I am probably dehydrated after such an eventful night so when I push water today it may lead to an uptick. I feel that if I have a good day today, tomorrow will show my true numbers. Meals were on point but snacks….notsomuch! I’ll work harder on the snack part today. I have healthy ones here, I just need to eat them and forget about the stuff that my daughter and DGS have here!
11/22 …..188.4 ….. Trend weight 189.4) I feel this is my true weight as I think I was a bit dehydrated yesterday after such a big overnight drop. Meals were good yesterday, snacks could have been better again. Exercise level was pretty low. I am glad to see that my trends have began to go down again for the past couple of days so I want to keep up that momentum. I’ve got to push myself to log all my food daily. It really does make a difference! I added a pinch of Himalayan Pink Salt to my night time routine to stop the cramping in my feet until my low sodium meds arrive.
11/23 …..187.2 ….. (Trend weight 189.2) TMI helped with this drop on the scale. Yesterday was pretty good on the dietary front, but again, I KNOW it could have been better. Today I travel and that never helps. I’ll try to choose carefully, eat half and bring the rest home. Also, no goodies in none of the bags. I’ll have my “goodies” during Thanksgiving dinner which we have planned for Sunday. Happy to see the trend still going down for the 3rd day in a row.
11/24 …..189.6 ….. (Trend weight 189.2) Eating while traveling is never the same control as home exactly but I did watch my portions. The dessert was not even necessary or good for me so I definitely deserve this uptick. I will try for an extra good day today and not let my emotions guide me. My 54 year old brother is in the hospital right now. He’s been having multiple serious problems due to liver issues that is going into liver failure. It doesn’t look good. To say I am crying a river today would be an understatement. Please, please prayers for Jeff.
11/25 …..191.0 ….. (Trend weight 189.7) Emotional eating which I know helps nothing. Emotional binge for sure. Dinner is Sunday. I’m making something small for me & son and one handyman that is here today. I’ll keep it in better control!
11/26 …..193.4 ….. (Trend weight 189.8) I did make a small thanksgiving dinner for me, son and one of the handymen last night. We ate late at about 9:00 pm and this is an extra early weigh-in but I am still shocked. My large family feast is Sunday. More weight to come? I seriously thought my head was back in the game. I know there has been a lot of steps and work within my house lately but no serious exercise and no walking. Snow arrived days ago and we are bracing for a winter storm this weekend. Icy and slippery even to drive. I’m going to work on an extra low calorie day today and hope that glucose drops don’t interfere. Right now, I feel strong this morning but tired.
11/27 …..191.0 ….. (Trend weight 189.9) A proper TMI helped. I kept any snacks to sugar-free and kept my meals reasonable. I'm hoping I can stay on track again today. Tomorrow is the Feast for our family. Hospice meeting yesterday to get equipment set up. It was an emotionally draining day. Lots of time on phone with family.
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
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Round 169 (my 5th)
November 18 - November 27, 2021
Female, 5’7”
HW: 181 pounds (Dec 30, 2019)
RSW: 153.7 pounds (11/17/21, EO Round 168)
RGW: 151.7 pounds (-2 pounds)
Day/Weight/Comment
11/18: 153.7 - Only a short walk yesterday, but ate within calories
11/19: 154.5 - Normal workout, did takeout for dinner and ate 1/2 portion.
11/20: 155.0 - I can’t see any obvious reason for uptick in weight other than perhaps sodium. Calories and exercise have remained the same.
11/21: 153.4 - I’ll take it!
11/22: 152.6 - I’ll take it again! Something I still haven’t internalized is that what I eat/drink generally takes two days to show up on the scale.
11/23: 153.9 - Had Indian food take out last night for the first in a long time. So delicious, but I’m sure heavy on the fat, carbs and salt.
11/24: 152.6 - Happy Thanksgiving!
11/25: 152.6 - Basically did OMAD yesterday. Worked out but didn’t quite counteract all the calories from Thanksgiving dinner.
11/26: 152.8 - Walked for exercise instead of usual work out and homemade pasta for dinner
11/27: -
Total round weight loss/gain to date from EO last round: - 0.9 pounds7 -
Original SW - 293 (01/28/2021)
GW - 168R164 SW 208.4 EW 204.8 (-3.6)R169 SW: 193.4
R165 SW 204.8 EW 205.4 (+0.6)
R166 SW 205.4 EW 199 (-6.4)
R167 SW 199 EW 196.4 (-2.6)
R168 SW 196.4 EW 193.4 (-3)
R169 GW: 191.2
Day/Weight/Comment
11/18 - 192.4 / Frigid winds here right now are making my walks interesting. Hit my 10K steps last night by completing the last bit inside. Making it work!
11/19 - 192.4 / Had a tofu bowl meal my husband wouldn't have liked before he got home from business last night and did a whole wide range of exercise. A good day. Eating at maintenance today for my mom's birthday celebration.
11/20 - 194.2 / Ate just under maintenance for my mom's birthday yesterday. Did my Peloton FTP test as well.
11/21 - 194.4 / Yesterday was a day of a bit of everything - walking, biking, strength, yoga, plus some car rides, some lazy time. Hiking today.
11/22 - 193.8 / Husband and I did a hike that was just over 10K in the deep snow yesterday. A great workout. We followed it with a nice dinner out but choices remained within calorie limit.
11/23 - 194.2 / Two fun rides on the Peloton yesterday and lots of steps on top of that. We went to Zoolights last night.
11/24 - 192.4 / Off tomorrow and Friday for an extended long weekend - I'm Canadian but we are still cooking a turkey and watching football, why not! Go Bills!
11/25 - 192.2 / Went over my food intake today, but had a great time watching the game. Happy Thanksgiving to all the Americans. I did get in a 45 minute Peloton ride this morning so I was happy for that.
11/26 - 192.4 / Off to a fun Christmas market later today. The sun is shining, hope to get out for a walk beforehand.
11/27 - 192 / Didn't meet the round goal BUT this is a new low weight for me! I had a few more unexpected plans come up this round than I thought. Still happy I turned it around at the end. See you in 170! I am LOVING this challenge.5 -
Age: 42
Height: 5'8"
Lifestyle Plan: Primal Blueprint
Progress Photo July 2019-January 2020
Goals:
-Release 2 lbs per round
-80% Primal
-Follow Ashley Black's 12-week fascia recovery program
Incremental Goals:
219.xx November 13, 2021
209.xx
199.xx
189.xx
179.xx
Ultimate Goal: 175 lbs, reevaluate at that point
Historical SW: 251.6 lbs 9/14/2015
Restart W: 221.5 11/2/2021
R167 EW: unknown
R168 EW: 219.9
R169 EW: 216.3
🦃🍂🍁November🍁🍂🦃
18: 217.6 ♀️ THERE it is. Great way to start off a new round.
19: 217.2 ♀️ Last night, my kids and I finished off the last of the high calorie bacon cheeseburger soup I made earlier this week. I had to guess on the macros. Not sure if I stayed within my calories or not, but I logged it the best I could. Next time, I'll create a recipe on here, so I can track it better. Going for a float session with a friend of mine this afternoon. It's been months since I've gone, so I'm really looking forward to it.
20: 215.9 I love seeing this progress! Logging my food is the "magic" key for me, along with checking in here daily. I'm very excited to see where I'll be by the end of this round!
My float session yesterday was great. I'm hoping to start going once a month. Need to wait to see if it's in my budget for December. If not, I'll start in January.
21: 215.3 Game day today, and it's a big one, so there will likely be a bump up tomorrow because of food and drinks. I intend to indulge in moderation.
22: 214.4 The friend I was supposed to be going out to watch the game with had something else come up, so I watched the game alone at home. Saved myself some money and calories.💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽
23: 214.9 🥚 Day 1 of 7. I hope to keep the daily increases that typically happen for this week every month in check. Heading to the gym now. Started a 50 squat/day challenge today. Also want to get back to fascia blasting, even if it's only 5 minutes a day.
24: 215.2 🥚 Well below calories yesterday. Macros and water intake were good too. I was kind of hoping that I could offset the hormone gain. Oh well, at least it's minimal. Went to the gym. Forgot my 5th set of squats until I was already settled into bed. Still did 40 more than I normally do. Lol
The disagree stalker has now been banned from MFP Community Forums. The person who's been helping with this was pretty shocked that the person did not heed the previous warnings. Sounds like it's not very common to have to completely ban someone from the forums. Glad that's done with.
25: 215.7 🥚 Another half pound of hormone weight gain. I have no plans for Thanksgiving, so I should have no problem staying on track today to keep gains minimal. I figure even if I gain a half pound per day, I'll still have lost 3 pounds this round. It helps to keep things in perspective.
26: 214.0 🥚👀 I wasn't expecting to see that for a couple more days! Had to step on the scale twice just to be sure. I ended up going with a friend to a community Thanksgiving meal yesterday afternoon, then out for drinks. The meal was modest , but too many drinks for sure. I choose low calorie, low/no carb drinks, but still, I don't know how I'm down 1.7 pounds. I normally see my mistakes on the scale the next morning, not days later, so I guess we'll see what tomorrow brings.
27: 216.3 🥚🤦🏽🤷🏽 Rebound from Thanksgiving drinks? Probably. Just weird because that's not how my body usually works, but things change I suppose. It's all good though. Still a big loss this round!
-3.6lbs
NSV: I've been getting at least 72oz of water each day. Goal is 90oz, but this is huge progress compared to where I was just a few weeks ago.
Needs improvement: Still not exactly consistent with my workouts. I'd like to come up with a solid plan for each week.
There's no such thing as failure; only feedback.5 -
Male: 64
6’-2”
OSW: 237.8 (Nov. 2016)
OGW: 199 (just to say I did)
Maintenance Range Goal: 200-205
Goals for this round:Generally, keep it under control. Specifically, get some more exercise done.
Major Goal this round is to just lower my ten-day average from previous ten days.
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
R 145: 211.6 (20210401)
R 146: DNW – scale broke during this round.
R 147: 213.1
R 148: 212.3 (20210501)
R 149: 209.7 (vacay 2nd half)
R 150: 210.4 (vacay 1st half)
R 151: 210.7
R 152: 211.0 (20210610)
R 153: 210.7
R 154: 210.6
R 155: 210.0 (20210710)
R 156: 210.9
R 157: 210.6
R 158: 207.8 (20210809)
R 159: 207.9
R 160: 205.9
R 161: 206.2 (20210908)
R 162: 205.9
R 163: 206.8
R 164: 207.1 (20211008)
R 165: 207.0
R 166: 207.3
R 167: 207.8 (20211107)
R 168: 206.2
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 169 Posts
Month/Day: Exercise / Comment
Previous posts:11/18: 204.6
The sunrise of a new round. I am grateful for it.
This low reading will be difficult for me to match at the end of this round with a holiday in it. I may give it the college try.
11/19: 206.2
11/20: 209
Had a snaccident while deer hunting yesterday. Lots of camaraderie and food. And other issues.
11/21: 207.2
Thus starts the week of Thanksgiving. I am thankful for all of you.
11/22: 207.2
I guess I should be happy this is not higher heading into Thursday.
11/23: 206
11/24: 208
Did some employee appreciation (part one) last night at a nice restaurant. My gut doesn’t appreciate it.
11/25: Thanksgiving…DNW
11/26: 210.2
11/27: DNW
Round ended. No Goals met! Out of town company staying with us and a house full on Thanksgiving. My discipline was a $#!t-show. Pardon my French. 😊 Had a wonderful time with family.
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Starting Weight: 144.0 lbs (11/17)
Round Goal: 142.0 lbs, with the American Thanksgiving holiday taunting me next week
UGW: 135.0 lbs
Day/Weight/Comment
11/18: 143.6
11/19: 143.0. I have just very slightly entered the "normal" BMI range (yay!). For many years, I have yo-yo'd up and down in the overweight range, towards the lower part of that range for a decade or so. I'm glad I've made it and I wish I knew why, this time, I have lost the weight. Certainly, mfp makes it easy to count calories (compared to long ago), but I have been on this site since 2013, so mfp's ease of counting calories is not the reason (although an amazing tool!). Onward to a few more pounds lower!
11/20: 142.9. Not too much excitement around my house right now, just getting the house cleaned for the Thanksgiving celebration next week.
11/21: 143.0.
11/22: 143.1.
11/23: 142.9
11/24: 142.4
11/25: 141.7. Happy Thanksgiving! My family is celebrating it tomorrow, so today is filled with food prep and baking. My plan tomorrow is to enjoy everything in moderation, knowing that I will decidedly go over my allotted calories. Then, I will work down again to reach my end of year mini-goal of 140 lbs and then to my UG of 135 lbs by end of Feb.
11/26: 141.5. Whereas this drop I've been experiencing may look good, today is the day my family will be celebrating Thanksgiving. Have a lovely day, everyone!
11/27: 143.7. And...this was the result of our gathering yesterday. It was a really good time. I ate more and higher calorie food than usual and a higher weight was expected. Ending the round lower than the beginning, but higher than the round goal, which was aggressive for the holiday week. I'm looking forward to the next round and fully expecting this extra weight to drop fairly quickly.7 -
CamandJarvis wrote: »playhardkf2017 wrote: »31 yo female
5’2” Small frame according to my wrist circumference
SW 126.2 (April 14th, 2020)
Highest lifetime weight: 138 lbs. August 2011
Goal Weight: Stay around 115-118
Previous rounds: 125.2 -> 122.8 -> 121.6 -> 121.2 -> 119.8-> 119.4 -> 117.8 ->116.6 -> 117.2 ->117.2->114.8 ->116.8 -> 116.4 -> 114.0 -> 115 -> 115.4 ->115 ->113 -> 113-> 113.8 ->114.6 -> 113.6 -> 115.8-> 116 -> 115.6 -> 117.6 -> 115.8 ->118.2-> 117.4 ->116.6 -> 116.8 ->115.6 -> 116.6 -> 115.4 ->?-> 116.6 -> 116.2 -> 115.4->?-> 117.8 ->116.6 -> 116 -> 116 -> 115 -> vacation -> missed about 3ish rounds-> 117.4 -> 115.4 ->117.2 -> 118.2 -> 116.6 -> 118.2 -> 118.4 -> ? scale was wonky
Goal for this round: Maintain weight while continuing to focus on strength training and running
Previous days11/18 Scale is still being weird. Did a nice recovery run this morning clocking in at 5.75 miles and an average of 11:42/mile. I’m now at my cousin’s place watching his English bull dogs until Sunday. I have brought lots of healthy foods with me and will be making myself chili (I have been craving it for weeks now) tomorrow for dinner. Dinner tonight will be Amy’s frozen Indian meals with a piece of naan. Breakfast and lunch was also on point today as well. I’m hoping my body and scale sort out the wonkiness so I can get a decent reading on the scale again. On the bright side, my running is getting better 😊.11/25 Did not weigh. Did my own turkey trot today around the neighborhood, clocking in at 6ish miles this morning. Made the cranberry sauce this morning, the roasted and mashed butternut squash is all done, and the stuffing/dressing is in the oven and perfuming our space with the scent of summer savory. Yummmmmm! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
11/19 Did not post
11/20 Went for an epic run yesterday and a nice long slow run this morning. Did not weigh, still at my cousin’s place watching his two bull dogs. Food has been great and I even had a non scale victory of not eating this salted caramel blondie thing that’s here. I realized how much one serving was and realized it wasn’t worth the calories because it was about 200 calories for 1.5 oz. Instead of the brownie I had a serving of full fat plain yogurt (120 calories) with one of the peanut butter cookies(90 calories) I made and a tbs of the chocolate hazelnut butter (100 calories) for a total of 300ish calories and a whole lot more satisfying than 4 bites of a brownie.
Breakfast today: prerun- 2 raspberry zucchini corn muffins post run-full fat plain yogurt, honey crips apple, tbls chocolate hazelnut butter, 2 flourless peanut butter cookies plus a scoop of protein powder in water on the side. Lunch is going to be leftover chili and mac and cheese. Dinner will be a veggie miso broth based soup with a couple of eggs.
11/21 Did not weigh. Rest day. Headed home from dog sitting. Food has been good today but I just feel hungry in general even though I’ve eaten a amount of calories. I think I’m more hungry because I had less sleep this weekend than I normally get.
11/22 117.8 Post workout. Finally, back at I number I don’t mind seeing. Those 120 readings were making me nervous. I ran 6 miles this morning and plan to do my strength workout today during my lunch break. Breakfast was a strawberry beet smoothie (frozen strawberries, 1 small beet, frozen peaches, pumpkin seeds, peanuts, ginger, and coconut water), lunch will be akmak crackers with tahini and a drizzle of honey with an apple and maybe an ounce of cheese, and then dinner will be about 8oz of marinated skirt steak in a bulgogi marinade and the side will be brown rice, broccoli and carrots. Feeling good! Happy Monday everyone!
11/23 Salty dinner last night, ended up getting Thai takeout. Made a batch of dandelion tea to help with some of the water retention and have been siping on that and drinking a lot of water today. Making the steak tonight for dinner that’s been marinating since Sunday afternoon. Got in a nice slow/recovery run in this morning and kept my heart rate lowish/in the aerobic zone. Starting to get my to-do list for Thanksgiving together and figuring out the best timing to do some of the steps for the different dishes I’m making. I’m making my grandmother’s Canadian stuffing that has potatoes, white bread and the typical onions and celery but it also has summer savory instead of sage as the main herby flavor. Then I’ll be making mashed butternut squash and cranberry sauce.
11/24 The salt is still sticking around. Went out for a chilly 6 mile run this morning and did my strength workout during lunch. Breakfast was a large smoothie, lunch was a protein shake and an ounce of cheese and dinner will be homemade pizza (made the dough last night). I’m excited for the pizza because I’ll be able to know exactly what I’m eating and still be able to fit it into my day without going over on calories. Tonight after dinner will be busy with prepping some of the Thanksgiving items. Tomorrow will definitely be a splurge but as long as it’s one day, it shouldn’t kill me. Then, I’ll just continue to eat sensibly on Friday and throughout the weekend. I’m looking forward to the goodies and the time with family.
Also wanted to say, I am so grateful for this group!
I LOVE summer savory seasoning. If I add more than salt and pepper to a dish, you can almost guarantee summer savory will make an appearance.
It's so good and screams holidays to me because my grandmother's house always smelled like it on any holiday she made stuffing...which was most of them. I'm curious, are you able to find it in grocery stores near you or do you order it online? I have to order it online now and growing up my family used to mail it from Canada to my grandmother in the Boston area because it was so hard to find around here.0 -
31 yo female
5’2” Small frame according to my wrist circumference
SW 126.2 (April 14th, 2020)
Highest lifetime weight: 138 lbs. August 2011
Goal Weight: Stay around 115-118
Previous rounds: 125.2 -> 122.8 -> 121.6 -> 121.2 -> 119.8-> 119.4 -> 117.8 ->116.6 -> 117.2 ->117.2->114.8 ->116.8 -> 116.4 -> 114.0 -> 115 -> 115.4 ->115 ->113 -> 113-> 113.8 ->114.6 -> 113.6 -> 115.8-> 116 -> 115.6 -> 117.6 -> 115.8 ->118.2-> 117.4 ->116.6 -> 116.8 ->115.6 -> 116.6 -> 115.4 ->?-> 116.6 -> 116.2 -> 115.4->?-> 117.8 ->116.6 -> 116 -> 116 -> 115 -> vacation -> missed about 3ish rounds-> 117.4 -> 115.4 ->117.2 -> 118.2 -> 116.6 -> 118.2 -> 118.4 -> ? scale was wonky
Goal for this round: Maintain weight while continuing to focus on strength training and running
Previous days11/18 Scale is still being weird. Did a nice recovery run this morning clocking in at 5.75 miles and an average of 11:42/mile. I’m now at my cousin’s place watching his English bull dogs until Sunday. I have brought lots of healthy foods with me and will be making myself chili (I have been craving it for weeks now) tomorrow for dinner. Dinner tonight will be Amy’s frozen Indian meals with a piece of naan. Breakfast and lunch was also on point today as well. I’m hoping my body and scale sort out the wonkiness so I can get a decent reading on the scale again. On the bright side, my running is getting better 😊.11/27 Did not weigh. Was super tired yesterday so we just relaxed. Thanksgiving was a lovely day. I went for a nice long run today and plan on making some cranberry sauce crumb bars later today. Currently snuggling with the cat on the couch. I hope everyone that celebrated had a nice Thanksgiving!
11/19 Did not post
11/20 Went for an epic run yesterday and a nice long slow run this morning. Did not weigh, still at my cousin’s place watching his two bull dogs. Food has been great and I even had a non scale victory of not eating this salted caramel blondie thing that’s here. I realized how much one serving was and realized it wasn’t worth the calories because it was about 200 calories for 1.5 oz. Instead of the brownie I had a serving of full fat plain yogurt (120 calories) with one of the peanut butter cookies(90 calories) I made and a tbs of the chocolate hazelnut butter (100 calories) for a total of 300ish calories and a whole lot more satisfying than 4 bites of a brownie.
Breakfast today: prerun- 2 raspberry zucchini corn muffins post run-full fat plain yogurt, honey crips apple, tbls chocolate hazelnut butter, 2 flourless peanut butter cookies plus a scoop of protein powder in water on the side. Lunch is going to be leftover chili and mac and cheese. Dinner will be a veggie miso broth based soup with a couple of eggs.
11/21 Did not weigh. Rest day. Headed home from dog sitting. Food has been good today but I just feel hungry in general even though I’ve eaten a amount of calories. I think I’m more hungry because I had less sleep this weekend than I normally get.
11/22 117.8 Post workout. Finally, back at I number I don’t mind seeing. Those 120 readings were making me nervous. I ran 6 miles this morning and plan to do my strength workout today during my lunch break. Breakfast was a strawberry beet smoothie (frozen strawberries, 1 small beet, frozen peaches, pumpkin seeds, peanuts, ginger, and coconut water), lunch will be akmak crackers with tahini and a drizzle of honey with an apple and maybe an ounce of cheese, and then dinner will be about 8oz of marinated skirt steak in a bulgogi marinade and the side will be brown rice, broccoli and carrots. Feeling good! Happy Monday everyone!
11/23 Salty dinner last night, ended up getting Thai takeout. Made a batch of dandelion tea to help with some of the water retention and have been siping on that and drinking a lot of water today. Making the steak tonight for dinner that’s been marinating since Sunday afternoon. Got in a nice slow/recovery run in this morning and kept my heart rate lowish/in the aerobic zone. Starting to get my to-do list for Thanksgiving together and figuring out the best timing to do some of the steps for the different dishes I’m making. I’m making my grandmother’s Canadian stuffing that has potatoes, white bread and the typical onions and celery but it also has summer savory instead of sage as the main herby flavor. Then I’ll be making mashed butternut squash and cranberry sauce.
11/24 The salt is still sticking around. Went out for a chilly 6 mile run this morning and did my strength workout during lunch. Breakfast was a large smoothie, lunch was a protein shake and an ounce of cheese and dinner will be homemade pizza (made the dough last night). I’m excited for the pizza because I’ll be able to know exactly what I’m eating and still be able to fit it into my day without going over on calories. Tonight after dinner will be busy with prepping some of the Thanksgiving items. Tomorrow will definitely be a splurge but as long as it’s one day, it shouldn’t kill me. Then, I’ll just continue to eat sensibly on Friday and throughout the weekend. I’m looking forward to the goodies and the time with family.
Also wanted to say, I am so grateful for this group!
11/25 Did not weigh. Did my own turkey trot today around the neighborhood, clocking in at 6ish miles this morning. Made the cranberry sauce this morning, the roasted and mashed butternut squash is all done, and the stuffing/dressing is in the oven and perfuming our space with the scent of summer savory. Yummmmmm! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
11/26 did not post
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Glad I found you all again! I lost about 2 pounds last round. This is helpful to me. Thank you everyone!
I'm a 5'7" 54yo woman in SE Michigan.
SW (this fall): 161 lbs
UGW: 145 lbs. (I'd be happy with 150 right now.)
Day/Weight/Comment
11/18 - 158.4 I'm not getting much exercise right now. I need to figure that out; I used to jog ~ 3x/week. My back isn't quite healed (I tried jogging a couple days ago) and work + other commitments are keeping me busy. . . .Weather isn't inspiring, but I've managed to jog all year long before. More or less.
11/19 - 160.0 A bit disappointing, but could be water from salty food or the previous weekend catching up to me.
11/20 - NW Travel
11/21 - NW Travel
11/22 - 159.8 Traveled to IL to visit my aging parents over the weekend and made many poor eating choices.
11/23 - 158.6 Tracked my food yesterday. Went over WW points but made good choices.
11/24 - 158.6 Didn't track yesterday but was mindful. Will try a slow short jog this afternoon to see if my back can tolerate it.
11/25- 158.8 Back tolerated a short jog OK yesterday! Went out to dinner (Italian) + Broadway show in big city near us last night. Ate only until I felt full - not the entire meal.
11/26 - 160.0 Ate seconds of most things at Tgiving dinner yesterday. Ate pretty well today - but snacked in the evening.
11/27 - 160.0 Ended the round higher than I started. This just encourages me to get back on track with the next round!!5 -
@CamandJarvis Thank you for “HABITAT”. I will have to try to remember this… I think it’s the “I” (it was there) that gets me more, lol.2
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Round 169 (Nov 18-27, 2021)
Stats: 5'1", F
heaviest weight: 62 kg / 136.4 lbs (Nov 18/2020)
current weight: 56 kg / 123.2 lbs (Nov 27/2021)
goal weight: 50 kg (December 31/2021)
total weight lost so far: 6 kg / 13.2 lbs
weight to go: 6 kg / 13.2 lbs
11/18: 56.3 kg
11/19: 56.6 kg
11/20: 56.2 kg - glad this is going down. I think my activity has been low lately, but today I'm planning to squeeze in a walk. It's getting colder these days in Canada, which is a great motivation for me to speed walk and get my heart rate up! Haven't been eating well though, lots of carbs lately (eg noodles, rice).
11/21: 56.2 kg
11/22: 56 kg - drank two smoothies today. dad brought home pizza and i ate two slices; ate a tiny bit of homemade sushi too. Dont remember what i had for breakfast lol. For exercise, i had about a 15 minute brisk walk around the neighbourhood! It was good to go out despite it being cold and a little snowy.
11/23: DNW
11/24: DNW
11/25: DNW
11/26: 56.1 kg - such a busy day at work and only ate one meal (big lunch) and pretty much fell asleep after work.
11/27: 56 kg - drove for almost half the day and took two naps. Tiring day! Had a stomach ache this morning, but all gone now with help of good old green tea.6 -
JGM10Ds -|- Round 169
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🍂🦃🍁 NOVEMBER 🍁🦃🍂
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😎I'm hovering around 140 (down 87lbs) 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
• In Maintenance for over 2 years
• Smart BMI - optimal weight.
• Muscle/Fat %ages in normal rangeJust because Covid restrictions aren’t compulsory doesn’t mean they’re not necessarily. People are still dying out there………
😷Take care! Stay safe!😷
November focus:
maintain weight < 145 (I have been maintaining since July 2019)
Work on improving stamina, strength, flexibility, which may impact the scale
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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
🔹Posting weight and comments each evening.
StatsTerri: Female; 76 next birthday; Northern Ireland; married > 55 years; ex Maths teacher; volunteer group leader for U3A (University of the Third Age - life-long learning charity)I am - MINDFUL - of making heathy choices
SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
LW: 138.6 (Nov 2021)
GW: < 145
to - MAXIMISE - the achievement of my goals!
Giving up is NOT an option! I KNOW I am doing this!
2021 Focus: Maintenance
Maintain weight < 145
Work on stamina/strength/flexibility
JGM10Ds ROUND 169
Round 168 EW: 139.6
Day/Weight/Comment
18/11: 139.6: Daily Habits 🍁
19/11: 139.9: Daily Habits 🍁
20/11: 139.6: Daily Habits 🍁
21/11: 140.0: Daily Habits 🍁
22/11: 139.6: Daily Habits 🍁
23/11: 138.6: Daily Habits 🍁
24/11: 138.2: Daily Habits 🍁
25/11: 138.9: Daily Habits 🍁
26/11: 139.2: Daily Habits 🍁
27/11: 137.8: Daily Habits 🍁🥰
Daily Habits - 2021
Daily Habits Update - November 20211. Log ALL CI/CO (Daily)
2. Stay under goal (Daily)
3. Balance macros/micros (Daily)
4. Hydrate adequately (Daily)
5. Choose healthy snacks (Daily)
6. Steps > 7500 (Daily)
7. Stretch before/after workouts
8. 15+ minutes Cardio > 5 days a week
9. 15+ mins Strength > 5 days a week
10. 15+ mins Flexibility > 5 days a week
11. Active hours > 6
12. Practice self-care (Daily)
13. Stay up to date with accounts (monthly)
14. Mindfulness Practice/meditation ((Daily - morning/evening)
15. 1 > 15 mins Declutter sessions (Daily)
16. Be creative
17. Purchase essential items only
18. Read > 1 book from 'to read' pile
19. Complete > 2 ongoing craft projects (monthly)
20. Learn something new
21. 11pm - Switch off devices
22. Clean up sweep of downstairs (daily)
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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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