Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 176
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RSW: 139.8 lbs
RGW: 138.5 lbs
Goals
* eat in calorie limits
* Eat only when truly hungry
* End day with calories in credit
* Track all food
Day/Weight/Comment
01/30 - 139.8 lbs
01/31 - 138.8 lbs - Controlled meals all day but drinking skewed the scales by a lot. I expect the scales will move up in 1-2 days. ~300 calories in credit but lost a lot because of drinking.
02/01 - 138.8 lbs - Controlled meals with a little slip on snacking. ~800 calories in credit. 4 days to go, need to drop and stabilize my weight.
02/02 - 137.5 - ~800 cals in credit. Controlled meals, tracked it all. Next goal is to at min maintain or drop to 137 lbs and stabilize
02/03 - 137.7lbs - Good day, tracked everything, ate in set limits, remained active. ~700 calories in credit. Weekend approaching, Plan weekend meals & drinks meticulously because that is where I fail. Will fill in diary for next 2 days at min with some leverage built in to be able to enjoy with family.
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Round 176 (my 12th)
January 27, 2022 - February 5, 2022
Female, 5’7”
HW: 181 pounds (Dec 30, 2019)
Previous Rounds:R164 SW: 164.7, EW: 162.3RSW: 145.5 pounds (1/26/22, EO Round 175)
R165 EW: 161.2
R166 EW: 157.4
R167 EW: 157.0
R168 EW: 153.7
R169 EW: 154.3 - Thanksgiving week
R170 EW: 149.9
R171 EW: 151.0 - Travel almost the entire round
R172 EW: 149.7 - Christmas holidays
R173 EW: 148.6
R174 EW: 146.8
R175 EW: 145.5
RGW: 144.0 pounds (-1.5 pounds)
Day/Weight/Comment
1/27: 145.5 - Holding steady. Normal workout and eating
1/28: 144.8 - Happy to get a mini-whoosh! Normal workout. Went a little higher in calories than normal though within budget, but went over goal in protein and fat and under in carbs.
1/29: 144.8 - A late afternoon workout, but got it in. Pizza and wine for dinner, but stayed in calories
1/30: 144.8 - Holding steady. Normal workout, ate up to my limit including exercise calories
1/31: 144.8 - Holding steady. Normal workout plus a walk. Ate a little more than normal, but within calories. Had a hard time falling asleep.
2/1: 144.0 - Officially one pound below my driver's license weight! Haven't been there in about 12 years. Normal workout, eating lots of fiber and protein, but still a lot of carbs. Was able to fall asleep fine, but then woke up in the middle of the night and had trouble falling back to sleep
2/2: 144.4 - Dinner was a bit salty so hoping that was part of the blip. Other than that, everything else normal: workout, walking, eating, sleeping
2/3: 144.0 - I hope this holds since this is my goal weight for the round. Did an extra long workout but I also ate back almost all of those exercise calories. Good sleep.
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2/5: -
Total round weight loss/gain to date from EO last round: - 1.5 pounds6 -
Hi, I’m Karen
I am 64 yrs young, 5'1” female from Oregon
R176 Goals: release 2 LBS ✔️
GW 120, BMI 22.7
SW: 135.2 BMI 25.5
Day/Weight/Comment
1/27 135.2
1/28 135.4 Maintaining
1/29 VACATION
1/30 134.4
1/31 VACATION
2/1 135.0
2/2 135.0
2/3 134.4
2/4
2/5
MY daily read: “Karen YOU HAVE GOT THIS”
'Consistency is the ONLY key to achieving my desired result'2022 Goals: build stamina, strength, flexibility,
and practice contentment 🧘♀️
January-February 🥁
R175: MAINTAINED (ended 1-26) 👍
SW: 135.2 BMI 25.5
FW: 135.2 BMI 25.5
R174: RELEASED 1.3 LB (ended 1-16) 🥇
SW: 136.5 BMI 25.8
FW: 135.2 BMI 25.5
R176: RELEASED ? (ended 2-9) 🥇
SW: 135.2 BMI 25.5
FW: - BMI -
"I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me" Philippians 4:13
“KAREN YOU HAVE GOT THIS”
'Consistency is the ONLY key to achieving any desired result'
MY “WHY’s AND HOW’s CONSISTENT List”:
I want to be free from diabetes, heart failure, high blood pressure
I want to walk, hike, shop, explore
I want to prove ‘YES I CAN’
I will educate myself on nutrition, prioritize health over body image and/or weight loss.
I will hold myself accountable, not using any situation of person as a scapegoat
I will pay attention to what I eat, and keep a food log
I will stay physically active
I will keep realistic expectations
I will accept compliments and decide whether input from others will influence me
I will learn to recognize portion size, calories, and when I am full
I will say to myself, “Ok that’s it, I’m done!”
I will focus on the process of developing good habits, rather than a finite result
I will I do the best I can with the tools I have
I will say to myself, “KAREN YOU HAVE GOT THIS”
……..
My long term vision is to maintain my weight in the BMI ‘Normal Weight Range’ of 22.7
Why I want this goal is for managing my heart health and diabetes.
And to feel enticed to continue hiking and enjoying family and friends.
Positive actions and reasons:
1. daily logging of nutrition & water,
providing visual information to help me choose wisely
(my goals: 4 veggies, 2 fruit, 64oz water)
2. weekly movement,
providing lubricant to my joints to keep them mobile
(my goals: 90” of cardio, 60” of ST, flexibility of 40”)
3. daily thanks to God and self,
providing a relationship/direction with God and reassurance/strength for me
“Karen YOU HAVE GOT THIS”
💗 Karen
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SW: 137.4
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
Round 169 EW 148.8
Round 170 EW 144.8
Round 171 EW 143.2
Round 172 EW 144.8 This weight includes some Christmas bloat
Round 173 EW 142.4
Round 174 EW 138.8
Round 175 EW 136.8
1/27: 137.4
1/28: 137.4
1/29: 137.4
1/30: 136.4
1/31: 136.8
2/1: 136.6
2/2: 136.4
2/3: 136.8
Overall Weight Loss
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Round 176
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 61 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 134 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
R175 EW= 194.4
R176 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)
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 thru R172 (09/19/21 thru 12/27/21) = (b]…..5.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 192.6)
R173 (12/28/21 thru 01/06/21) = …..1.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 194.0)
R174 (01/07/22 thru 01/16/22) = …..0.2 LOST (Ending Weight 193.8)
R175 (01/17/22 thru 01/26/22) = …..0.6 GAINED (Ending Weight 194.4)
R176 (01/27/22 thru 02/05/22) = …..xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)
Day/Weight/Comment
01/26 …..194.4….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
01/27 …..196.8 ….. (Trend weight 194.0) Nice clean teeth after the dentist yesterday. Apparently I used them too much afterward. Wow! What a jump on the scale. Travel always yields too much money spent, lots of car driving and sitting and restaurant food. Working on that today!
01/28 …..196.4 ….. Trend weight 194.2) Slightly better on the scale this morning. It sure comes off slower than it goes on! I’m going to try to push water today. I am getting a new refrigerator delivery today with install going in tomorrow after it sits for 24 hours. I am hoping for a full kitchen gut and remodel sometime this year. Probably in better weather and not in the dead of winter due to supply and how far we are from everything. Too many trips in winter.
01/29 …..195.2 ….. (Trend weight 194.3) Better choices. Quantities meh. New fridge won’t be in today. He measured wrong and the fridge is ¾” too high for my bridge cabinets that are attached to a pantry cabinet. That means the cabinets have to come down and either the bulk head redone or everything moved but real estate is a precious commodity in that kitchen. It’s a very large house but the kitchen has a horrible footprint and the kitchen is pretty small. I am not real happy right now. The fridge is sitting in the middle of my back foyer room and my living room is still not done. Sad face on the house issues but smiley face on seeing another drop on the scale. I’m working on more progress but also getting that trend weight to turn around.
01/30 …..197.6 ….. (Trend weight 194.6) Spiraling out of control. Low movement (only 4000+ steps). Pizza, real chocolate candy (not sugar-free). Milk (lactose bloats me). All the wrong choices. I could have done so much better. I did drink a TON of water. Otherwise, bad, bad day. Sadly, I deserve this.
01/31 …..197.0 ….. (Trend weight 194.9) In the right direction! Today I will try not to say one thing, then do another.
02/01 …..197.0 ….. (Trend weight 195.1) No change. There’s that!
02/02 …..197.4 ….. (Trend weight 195.3) Very early weigh-in after 3.5 hours of sleep thanks to DGS. Good meals and quantities yesterday. Bad snacks. No exercise or movement. No TMI. But I’m not giving up!
02/03 …..195.8 ….. (Trend weight 195.4) Okay that is better. TMI helped and my choices were much better. Tonight is Mexican food. Tostadas made at home. Mexican can be high sodium so I am pushing water today and watching my other meals very carefully.
02/04 …..xxxxx ….. (Trend weight xxxxx)
02/05 …..xxxxx ….. (Trend weight xxxxx)
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s
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Age: 42
Height: 5'8"
Lifestyle Plan: Primal Blueprint
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 December 17, 2021
199.xx January 17, 2022
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
R169 EW: 216.3
R170 EW: 213.3
R171 EW: 209.4
R172 EW: 208.4
R173 EW: 204.4
R174 EW: 201.4
R175 EW: 199.6
🥶🧊❄️January❄️🧊🥶
27: 200.2 🥚 Normal fluctuation in downward trend + hormones, possible small daily increases for about 5 more days
28: ???
29: DNW 🥚 Away from home overnight.
30: 203.3 🥚 Friday evening through Saturday evening were quite indulgent. Late night snacks while drinking and multiple fast food meals aren't usually my thing, but I had a fun weekend and know the bump up is temporary. Back on track today.
31: 202.5 🥚 Calories and carbs were great yesterday but not enough water. Still feeling bloated, likely a combo from the weekend and hormones.
❄️🌨️🧣February 🧣🌨️❄️
1: 198.7 🥚 Well, I guess my weekend gains are gone! I'm seeing today that my entries are messed up. I somehow managed to miss Friday weigh in and entered Saturday's DNW for Friday. Maybe I grabbed the wrong entry to add to. Idk 🤷🏽
2: 198.9 Not enough water yesterday. Used my weighted hula hoop for about 10 minutes, and boy is my stomach bruised. Muscles feel a little sore, but not as bad as I expected.
3: 198.9
4:
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There's no such thing as failure; only feedback.6 -
Hi, I’m Karen and am in my 50’s.
OSW-187 Sept. 2018
GW-149.
1/27-170-Started out the day with two pieces of bread and had a steak for dinner. Better eating today. Loaded my last quilt of three on the long arm quilting machine and will finish that today or tomorrow. Finally getting ahead! Maybe I’ll get my rollerblades out today.
1/28-Ate better, had the rest of the steak for lunch and a smoothie for dinner. Busy day with horse shoer in the morning, quilting, errands and a quilting meeting in the evening. Off to quilt at a friends today, so will bring a healthy lunch and an ice chest and visit the grocery store on the way.
1/29-166-Nice visit with the quilting ladies, had a couple of cookies and took a salad, came home and had a light dinner.
1/30 & 1/31-DNW
2/1-168-Lots of errands to run today. Hopefully a horse ride this afternoon and will have my quilts finished up.
2/2-It is miserably windy here. I started out OK yesterday and then ate crap the rest of the day as I ran errands..... I should have brought a healthy snack.😬
2/3-169-Made chicken soup- must have been the salt. We have had horrible wind and I think today it is finally over. If I want exercise, I need to ride the bike to get past all of the hungry and bored bees, waiting for the orchards to bloom.3 -
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 -> 118.8 -> ? 118.8 -> 122 -> 120.6
Goal for this round: To weigh less than when the round started.
Previous days1/27 123 preworkout but didn’t weigh post workout. I’m thinking this is cycle related and water retention from a new strength workout Tuesday and a hard run yesterday morning. I rode the bike this morning at a leisurely pace for about an hour and plan to go to the gym this afternoon afterwork to do strength and to sit in the steam room afterwards. Food is all planned and looking forward to leftover carnitas for dinner tonight! Happy almost Friday everyone!2/2 Did not post, work was crazy.
1/28 Did not weigh. Went to the gym this morning to do strength and went for a run on my lunch today. I realized that I run faster later in the day compared to in the morning, which I thought was really interesting. Off to a relaxing yoga class tonight and then having some udon noodle soup for dinner. Happy Friday all and for those in New England, stay safe with the impending blizzard arriving tomorrow morning.
1/29 Yoga was exactly what I needed last night. It was so relaxing while being slightly challenging all at once. This morning, I’ve done dishes, put them away, made bread and some fresh peanut butter instead of having to buy it, and now I’m relaxing while the bread cools to have some for breakfast with a protein shake made with the remnants of the peanut butter in the blender with a frozen banana and vanilla whey protein powder. Hoping our power stays on during the storm. Today will be a rest day and I’m sure I’ll be shoveling/clearing my car off tomorrow morning.
1/30 121.6 pre workout. It’s been a good day so far. I had a good breakfast of toast with peanut butter and 50 g sliced banana and a protein shake. Lunch was a grilled cheese and 3 oz leftover sirloin steak and dinner will be jerk chicken thighs with half of a large sweet potato and sauteed cabbage. I went to the gym earlier today to do strength and then sat in the sauna for 30 minutes. The workout felt great and the sauna after was the cherry on top. It felt good getting some of that water retention out and now I’m replenishing with water so I don’t end up dehydrated. My plan is to do a spin class tomorrow and keep to 1800 calories a day this week. Lately I’ve been burning around 2,000-2,100 calories a day, so 1,800 calories would be about a 200-300 cal deficit. I think that’s tolerable without feeling like I’m starving or depleting myself of nutrients. When I reach 115, I’m going to reward myself with some new workout tops. I have enough pants but I don’t have a ton of tops that I love right now. I also need to find new running sneakers because my toes have worn holes through the sides of the mesh and are starting to poke through. I’m also feeling energized to start hitting my macros and see how I can change the composition of my body for the better!
1/31 checked in from mobile
2/1 121 pre workout. Did strength this morning and I plan to go swimming after work this afternoon for a bit to get some cardio in for the day. The sidewalks/street are still sketchy from the snow and it’s not worth risking falling while running. My ankle is still tight from my ankle rolling a few weeks ago, so I’m going to take it easy with the risk of ice/snow on the streets.
Food is all planned out for today and I hope to not be hungry. I added a bit more veggies to my day today, so I’m hoping that helps.
2/3 Took a complete rest day yesterday because my sleep was terrible Tuesday night. Food was okay yesterday, but because of the lack of sleep I had the hungry horrors. This morning I went to the gym and did my strength workout and plan to do a HIIT style yoga class (I’ve never done it before and it seems intriguing) later this afternoon. Breakfast was homemade bread/toast with butter and a protein shake. Lunch will be Italian sausage, high fiber pasta and butternut squash. Not completely sure what dinner will be tonight, I’m weirdly craving cottage cheese and pineapple. My husband also mentioned that he might make some sort of Thai stir fry with ground turkey for dinner, so maybe I’ll have some of that. Happy almost Friday!
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60F, 5'3.5", married with two adult children, one living in a nearby town, the other halfway across the world (military), grandparents to one big, furry German Shepherd (not the one in my profile pic--even bigger!). GW for end of Feb (vacation): 135 lbs, 137 (?) for this Round.
SW: 138.1, on 1/26, end of last Round
Day/Weight/Comment
1/27 138.1
1/28 137.8 Lowest yet, 2.8 more pounds
1/29 139.5 Up and down, up and down...
1/30. 140.7 sigh...
1/31. 140.8. Well, had a long response and then lost it, not sure how really...anyway I'm doing well and changing some things up.
2/1. 141.4
2/2. 139.4. My morning routine changed a bit yesterday and I didn't get to posting my weight, doing it now. Got a half a foot of snow yesterday; most of the snow from a few days ago had melted, at least off of the roads. Getting low on lettuce, but have a couple more days worth (my husband and I have salads for dinner (and have for three years!)). We occasionally have soup for dinner and I'm planning to make some homemade soup tomorrow or so. I'm making a sausage corn chowder. I don't know if it was this thread that someone mentioned this kind of soup, but we''ll try it out. Here's to staying warm!
2/3. 139.5
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Starr
Age 40 Height: 5.8
Highest Weight: 229.6 (March 2016)
January 1st 2020 226.5
January 1st 2021 195.5
January 1st 2022 217.0
Current goal: Drink more water, reduce sugar and log my weight. Starting small here..Round 115 SW: 223.1 EW: 218.1 -4.3Round 173 SW: 218.5 EW: 213.2 -5.3
Round 116 SW: 218.1 EW: 217.9 -0.9
Round 117 SW: 217.9 EW: 215.4 -2.5
Round 118 SW: 215.4 EW: 214.3 -1.1
Round 119 SW: 214.3 EW: 212.7 -1.6
Round 120 SW: 212.7 EW: 211.0 -1.7
Round 121 SW: 211.0 EW: 207.1 -3.9
Round 122 SW: 207.1 EW: 206.4 -0.7
Round 123 SW: 206.4 EW: 205.2 -1.2
Round 124 SW: 205.2 EW: 202.6 -2.6
Round 125 SW: 202.2 EW: 201.4 -0.8
Round 126 SW: 201.4 EW: 198.9 -2.5
Round 127 SW: 198.9 EW: 198.7 -0.2
Round 128 SW: 198.7 EW: 199.0 +0.3
Round 129 SW: 199.0 EW: 198.5 -0.5
Round 130 SW: 198.5 EW: 198.6 +0.1
Round 131 SW: 198.6 EW: 198.6 0.0
Round 132 SW: 198.6 EW: 193.6 -5.0
Round 133 SW: 193.6 EW: 196.2 +2.9
Round 134 SW: 196.2 EW: 195.7 -1.5
Round 135 SW: 195.7 EW: 195.4 -0.3
Round 136 SW: 195.4 EW: 195.5 +0.1
Round 137 SW: 195.5 EW: 194.7 -0.8
Round 138 SW: 194.7 EW: 193.0 -1.7
Round 139 SW: 193.0 EW: 192.1 -0.9
Round 140 SW: 192.1 EW: 190.5 -1.6
Round 141 SW: 190.5 EW: 192.5 +2
Round 142 SW: 192.5 EW: 192.6 +0.1
Round 143 SW: 192.6 EW: 195.7 +3.1
Round 144 SW: 195.7 EW: 196.8 +1.1
Round 145 SW: 196.8 EW: 194.2 -2.6
Round 146 SW: 194.2 EW: 195.8 +1.6
Round 147 SW: 195.8 EW: 195.3 -0.5
Round 148 SW: 195.3 EW: 197 +1.7
Round 149 Skipped
Round 150 SW: 198.6 EW: 196.2 -2.4
Round 151 SW: 196.2 EW: 195.7 -0.5
Round 152 SW: 195.7 EW: 195.9 +0.2
Round 153 SW: 195.9 EW: 200.0 +4.1
Round 154 SW: 200.0 EW: 197.5 -2.5
Round 155 SW: 197.5 EW: 197.1 -0.4
Round 156 SW: 197.1 EW: 197.4 +0.3
Round 157 SW: 197.4 EW: 196.8 -0.6
Round 158 SW: 196.8 EW: 196.7 -0.1
Round 159 SW: 196.7 EW: 198.6 +1.9
Round 160 SW: 198.6 EW: 200.3 +1.7
Round 161 SW: 200.3 EW: 200.7 +0.4
Round 162 SW: 200.7 EW: 200.3 -0.4
Round 163 SW: 200.3 EW: 203.2 +3.1
Round 164 SW: 203.2 EW: 202.5 -0.7
Round 165 SW: 202.5 EW: 204.7 +2.2
Round 166 SW: 204.7 EW: 204.3 -0.4
Round 167 to Round 172 Skipped
Round 174 SW: 213.2 EW: 212.4 -0.8
Round 175 SW: 212.4 EW 212.7 +0.3
Round 176 SW: 212.7
1/27 212.3
1/28 212.1
1/29 DNW
1/30 DNW
1/31 215.5
2/1 214.6 Every weekend, I gain and every weekday I lose. This weekend was a little worse due to the lovely 2 feet of snow. I got awfully hungry on Friday night and felt the desire to eat and eat. I did drink plenty of water though. I also did not make it to the gym, however shoveling is a workout.
2/2 213.3 It’s coming down.
2/3 213.1
2/4
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Thanks @quiltingjaine for another round.
Hi, I’m Debbie.
I am 59 yr old, 5' 6" female from Missouri.
OSW 213.4 (July 2012)
Round 164 (Round 1) SW 206.6 RGW 205 EW 204 (-2.6)
Round 165 (Round 2) SW 204 RGW 204 EW 205.4 (+1.4)
Round 166 - I skipped this one. Husband started radiation. (+2.4)
Round 167 (Round 3) SW 207.8 RGW EW 207.2 (-.6)
Round 168 (Round 4) SW 207.2 RGW 204 EW 205.8 (-1.4)
Round 169 (Round 5) SW 205.8 RGW 204 EW 206 (+.2) Thanksgiving
Round 170 (Round 6) SW 206. RGW 204 EW 206.8 (+.8)
Round 171 (Round 7) SW 206.8 RGW 204 EW 208.6 (+1.8)
Round 172 (Round 8) SW 208.6 RGW 206 EW 207.8 (-.8)
Round 173 (Round 9) SW 207.8 RGW 205’s EW 208.6 (+.8)
Round 174 (Round 10) SW 208.6 RGW 206 EW 204.6 (-4.0)
Round 175 (Round 11) SW 204.6 RGW 203 EW 207.4 (+2.8)
Round 176 (Round 12) SW 207.4 RGW 205 EW
SW: 207.4
GW: < 205
UGW: 155
Day/Weight/Comment
1/27 208.4. OMG I can’t believe I keep gaining. I’ve got to get this under control. Traveling for the next few days to see the two moms, always stressful.
1/28 DNW At my moms house. Ate Chinese and had some treats yesterday, I’m sure my weight won’t be good. Watching carefully today.
1/29 DNW
1/30 209.4 Back home after visiting my mom and MIL. Always a gain, between eating the snacks in the house and the stress of dealing with the elderly parents. Back to drinking water and watching what goes in my mouth. Hopefully this will be down tomorrow.
1/31 209.8
2/1 209.4
2/2 208.4
2/3 207.8 Finally starting back down. Still doing low impact workout. I missed two since 1/1 when we were out of town.
2/4
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tomorrow's flight just got cancelled. Now likely driving the 1600 miles instead7
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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; R169: 151.4; R170: 148.9; R171: 144.8 R172: DNW; R173: 146.1; R174: 147.9; R175: 145.9
Last weight
1/26 - 145.9
Round Goal: 143.x Fast 16+hrs on weekdays, 14+hrs on weekends. Up the water! Water minimum: 75oz, Goal: 90oz.
Day, Weight, Comment
1/27 - 145.8
1/28 - 147.0
1/29 - 148.3
1/30 - 148.8
1/31 - 147.8
2/01 - 147.5
2/02 - 148.1
2/03 - 150.0 - Chinese food last night. Despite plenty of water, I just couldn't match the sodium. BigBro and BF wanted sushi before we got iced/snowed in. It's not too bad today, just cold. We did have heavy sleet this morning, but it doesn't seem to really have caused too much an issue. Going to Fam's house for dinner tonight, apparently. Not sure what's on the menu, but I almost never do until it's on the table. Not sure what's in the plans this weekend, I suppose it's dependent on weather/road conditions.
2/04
2/05
Previous Day's Comments1/27 - I'm back. Kind of. I'll try to make summary quick (still long, lots to catch up on): 1) Mammogram and ultrasound confirmed doc's suspicions that the lump is just dense tissue. Whew. No higher risk than any other 30 year old. Resume annual mammograms at age 40 unless something else presents. HUGE weight off my shoulders 2) Mom discharged from hospital after a week last night. Still not 100% but no surgery. On antibiotics still, but her body was able to heal naturally so hoping the trend continues from home. Providing her with plenty of research to help avoid another issue like this (plus it's hereditary, like so much else, so I'm taking precautionary steps to avoid as I've also already had a perforated intestine, just not nearly as bad as hers) 3) House is still moving. We were able to get a contractor out to submit a quote. With that quote, we negotiated higher closing cost on their end to "pay" for the repairs. The inspector is amending report for VA to state the repairs are pending and should be good. He was informed late yesterday so hopefully by tomorrow that'll be complete. Water test is still pending, but our Agent said it could take up to a week (samples submitted Monday) 4) BF's oldest son is having problems with his mom and she's now fearful of what comes next so tomorrow he flies down to live with us. This is at least the rest of the school year and through summer break. Will reassess closer to next school year whether he goes back to his mom's with his brother and sister at end of summer. He's never acted out here so I have all the faith he will be much better here and can relax into a happy life again. 5) I'm off track quite a bit. Just trying to maintain at this point, though I'm happy to see the scale has dropped in the last couple days. Been successful at not stress snacking too much (just a quick snack of almonds or peanut butter when I'm feeling hungry. Just enough to hold me over until my next meal.) Hopefully with the lessening of stress, my fatigue will fade enough that I can push through a bodyweight workout. They aren't horribly exhausting, but I've been struggling to do no physical activity and not feel like I could fall asleep standing up. Today is better already so thinking tomorrow I will schedule a workout, even if it's just a soothing yoga and not my normal bodyweight strength workout. One thing that has been a success? Through this group, I've learned to listen to my body and not overwhelm it for the sake of "progress". Sometimes progress is taking a step back to allow things to calm down before picking back up. So thank you all for teaching me it's okay to not be perfect. I'm in a much better place now than I would be if I hadn't learned that lesson and went through this. Coming from a recovering perfectionist
1/28 - Sigh, no TMI for 2 days now. I feel the heaviness, but don't look or feel bloated, so that's all I can think of. Food yesterday was more balanced than it has been in a week, so I'm sure my body is simply re-adjusting as well. Water was good, per usual. Workout complete yesterday. Not so sore today, but I can feel it a tad. BigBro (as I will refer to BF's oldest son) will be home around dinner, assuming his flights have no delay. I have to take pup to get follow up shots, nails trimmed, and ears looked at (worried she has ear infection) this morning and then go grocery shopping, hopefully early enough to miss the weekend stupidity. We're guessing Fam will have us over for dinner as we usually do on Fridays. Particularly since they adore the kids and are excited to see BigBro. If not, I'm coming up with a backup plan for dinner for us. Mom is doing TONS better now she's home. Environment really does play a factor in it all. BF's sister is in ICU. Stage 4 brain AND lung cancer, plus a blood clot in her lung. New inspection complete with the "pending repair" status has been submitted to loan manager. Sellers agreed to shock well and get new sample which should be cleared today or Monday. Waiting on that and appraisal now. Whew.
1/29 - DNP
1/30 - DNP
1/31 - Struggling with TMI. Some yesterday, but not enough. Water has been good but food hasn't been ideal. This weekend was a bit all over the place with trying to get BigBro settled in. Today I promised myself I'd do my NF bodyweight workout since I have no excuse to skip it since it's a work day. Plus, its raining and supposed to storm all day anyway so I'm not finding excuses to be outside and procrastinate a workout. Gearing up for a cold front Thursday with wintery mix of ice and snow. On good front: appraisal came back higher than what we requested loan for. Water stuff should be done by Wednesday, and things moving along. Mom is progressing in recovery much much better now she's home. Two huge weights off my shoulder. I apologize if I'm intermittent over the next month or so as this house thing happens. If everything goes somewhat smoothly, we are hoping to close, paint, and move in by end of February. We have a guy that would love to take over our lease and move in, so if that works out, we're hoping he can take over rent in March.
2/01 - Some TMI, but not quite enough. Completed workout yesterday. Also ran to the store for some essentials to get us through the forecasted winter weather (ice accumulations expected). Texas isn't used to that, so best be prepared for any closures that may come along. Work is busy busy busy, especially being in power generation during an anticipated winter storm. Last year was a rude awakening so this year we're hitting it hard with preparations (and all the upgrades we've done since last year's storm). Still working to get BigBro settled in and enrolled in school. House is standstill on our end while all the paperwork is completed (and awaiting the final water test results). Not much else to report but hanging in there.
2/02 - No idea. I feel heavier, but don't look any more bloated. Bodies are weird. For Imbolc, I baked a lemon glazed zucchini bread (first attempt at both zucchini bread and glaze). It turned out really well. I had a small piece of overcooked side, but not much (I had to try it before I gave a slice to BigBro!) Workout due today which I'll get to here in a bit. Winter storm supposed to hit overnight with ice, sleet, and snow, but we may get some rain later this afternoon if the forecast is even somewhat accurate. Not much else to report. I have almost this entire 10 days thread worth of catching up on everyone's posts which I'm excited about as soon as I complete this post. Not much else to report.
2/03
2/04
3 -
Well managed a strength training video with the boot, had to modify a couple exercised but it felt like a decent workout. My glutes are sore so I must have done something right.
Short term goal: stick with it for 60 days (23/60).
SW: 234.4
Day/Weight/Comment
1/27: 231.4 rest day
1/28: 230.9 13k steps
1/29: 230.0 5k steps + 15mile bike ride
1/30: 228.6 14k steps
1/31: 228.6 9.7K steps + ST training
2/1: 229.4 10.6k steps + 10 mile bike ride (the last one for a while)
2/2: 229.6 5k steps + strength training video
2/3: 228.4
2/4
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JGM10Ds -|- Round 176😎I'm hovering BELOW 140 (down 87lbs) 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
☃️❄️🌟❄️☃️❄️🌟❄️☃️
☃️❄️🌟 February 🌟❄️☃️
☃️❄️🌟❄️☃️❄️🌟❄️☃️
• In Maintenance since July 2019
• Smart BMI - optimal weight.
• Muscle/Fat %ages in normal range Just because Covid restrictions aren’t compulsory doesn’t mean they’re not necessarily.
People are still dying out there……… and the numbers are on the rise again.
😷Take care! Stay safe!😷
January focus:
maintain weight < 145 (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
I’m back to pre-Christmas weight! 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
🔹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: 136.4(Nov 2021)
GW: < 145
to - MAXIMISE - the achievement of my goals!
Giving up is NOT an option! I KNOW I am doing this!
2022 Focus: Maintenance
Maintain weight < 145
Work on stamina, strength, and flexibility
JGM10Ds ROUND 176
Round 175 EW: 137.9
Day/Weight/Comment
27/01: 138.6: Daily Habits👌🏻
28/01: 138.8: Daily Habits👌🏻
29/01: 138.6: Daily Habits👌🏻
30/01: 139.1: Daily Habits👌🏻
31/01: 138.7: Daily Habits👌🏻
01/01: 138.5: Daily Habits👌🏻
02/01: 138.9: Daily Habits👌🏻
03/01: 139.2: Daily Habits👌🏻
04/01: xxx: Daily Habits
05/01: xxx: Daily Habits
Daily Habits - 2022
Daily Habits Update - January 20221. Log ALL CI/CO (Daily)
2. Stay under goal (Daily)
3. Balance macros/micros (Daily)
4. Hydrate adequately (Daily)
5. Choose healthy options (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 a book > 15 mins
19. Work on ongoing craft projects
20. Learn something new
21. Develop Healthy Habits
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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.- 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.
3 -
Round # 43 for me!
SW: 373.8 (5100 steps daily step goal, go to bed by 11:30, no eating out or junk food 6 days a week)
Day/Weight/Comment (previous day steps)
1/27 373.8 – 5993 steps. Under calories, got steps and walk in and was in the bed on time.
1/28 374.8 – 5358 steps. Under calories but I still ate terribly. Snacking all day and not hungry and ate back movement calories. No walk so not surprised by gain. And the thing about me when I gain, it takes a minute to drop. But I am good, I know my body. I knew the carbs would show up today. I am going to take my calories off the MFP preset calories for my weight and put to 1200 to 1500 calories. I have not decided which one yet. How many of you use MFP recommend calories for your weight? I don’t want to set my calories too low. But I think I am going to start with 1200 and if I need to increase I will. It is snowing here in Chicagoland, and I love watching the snow. Snow is a love hate relationship! Lol And we have had a snowy January so far and more on the way….
1/29 373.0 – 7094 steps. I got in a Leslie Sansone DVD yesterday and a good calorie day with 1200 calories and eating back some exercise calories and some to spare. In bed on time and got over 7 hours of sleep even though I got up in the middle of the night to listen to the end of the finals of the Australian Open between Danielle Collins and Ash Barty. I am going to go to bed early tonight so I can get up about 6:00 to finish the end of the men’s final
1/30 373.0 – 5489 steps. I did get in another workout with DVD. Had another zoom memorial yesterday and today. The memorial today was a high school friend who died age 57 from complications caused from COVID. It was a very nice zoom memorial. Both were very uplifting and encouraging.
1/31 373.0 – 5534 steps.
2/01 375.0 – 5152 steps. I have been struggling. Fast food challenge over and no desire to go out and get any. Too much snacking and carbs. Doing a little better today. Logging it all. Back in the red Not worried, going to get back on it. Tomorrow is a new day and another Zoom memorial. I am going to take 2 hours personal time to attend. A close friends Mother passed who caught COVID in an assisted living facility.
2/02 375.0 – 6531 steps. Good day yesterday. Memorial was nice today. I got in a short walk yesterday also.
2/03 375.0 – 5783 steps.
2/04
2/05 Saturday
Total lost this round: (+1.2)
*One of my major goals is to get my BMI under 40 (260 weight) so I can have surgery on my knees*
Round & annual StatsRound 64 - SW 373.4 EW 369 (-4.4)
Round 65 - SW 370.8 EW 375.4 (+4.6)
Round 66 - SW 376 EW 373.6 (- 2.4)
Round 68 - SW 375.2 EW 377 (+ 1.8)
Round 69 - SW 380.2 EW 382.4 (+ 2.2)
Round 70 - SW 382.4 EW 378.8 (- 3.6)
Round 71 - SW 378.4 EW 368 (- 10.4)
Round 73 - SW 385.4 EW 385.4 (0.0)
Round 74 - SW 384.0 EW 378.2 (- 5.8)
Round 75 - SW 380.0 EW 377.8 (- 2.2)
Round 76 - SW 377.8 EW 380.4 (+ 2.6)
Round 78 - SW 390.4 EW 381.0 (- 9.4)
Round 79 - SW 383.0 EW 379.6 (- 3.4)
Round 80 - SW 383.8 EW 387.6 (+ 3.8)
Round 83 - SW 392.0 EW 388.2 (- 3.8)
Round 84 - SW 388.8 EW 386.8 (- 2.0)
Round 85 - SW 387.6 EW 390.2 (+ 2.6)
Round 86 - SW 392.8 EW 387.6 (-5.2)
Round 87- SW 385.8 EW 389.0 (+3.2)
Round 88 - SW 388.4 EW 395.0 (+6.6)
Round 90 - SW 396.6 EW 394.0 (-2.6)
Round 93 - SW 402.4 EW 400.4 (-1.6)
Round 94 - SW 397.0 EW 396.2 (-0.8)
Round 95 - SW 394.2 EW 394.8 (+0.6)
Round 96 - SW 394.8 EW 389.6 (-5.2)
Round 97 - SW 391.4 EW 395.8 (+4.4)
Net change 2019 = SW 373.4 EW 398.8 (+25.4)
Round 100 - SW 398.8 EW 394.4 (-4.4)
Round 101 - SW 397.6 EW 394.8 (-2.8)
Round 102 - SW 398.0 EW 393.2 (-4.8)
Round 103 - SW 392.2 EW 393.0 (+0.8)
Round 104 - SW 393.0 EW 391.4 (-1.6)
Round 107 - SW 397.8 EW 392.0 (-5.8)
Round 109 – SW 388.8 EW 387.6 (-1.2)
Round 110 – SW 393.8 EW 391.4 (-2.4)
Round 111 – SW 393.8 EW 395.0 (+1.2)
Net change 2020 = SW 398.8 EW 395.0 (-3.8)
Round 165 – SW 385.8 EW 387.8 (+2.0)
Round 166 – SW 387.8 EW 388.0 (+0.2)
Round 167 – SW 388.0 EW 388.0 (0.0)
Round 172 – SW 384.6 EW 383.4 (-1.2)
Round 173 – SW 383.4 EW 380.0 (-3.4)
Net change 2021 = SW 385.8 EW 380.0 (-5.8)
Round 174 – SW 380.0 EW 375.2 (-4.8)
Round 175 – SW 375.2 EW 373.8 (-1.4)
Net change 2022 = SW 380.0 EW 373.8 (-6.2)
My journey … "I May Not Be Where I Want To Be, but I’m Not Where I Use To Be!"In 2003 Weighed over 600 lbs.My highest weight was 611 in 2003. Weight in 2004 before weight loss surgery was 580. Lowest weight after surgery was 302 in 2007. "I May Not Be Where I Want To Be, but I’m Not Where I Use To Be!"
In 2005 Weighed under 400 lbs.
In 2007 lowest weight after surgery 302lbs
I joined MFP on March 27, 2010 weighing in at 388 pounds. I was re-gaining weight and stumbled up on it while trying to get back on track. I was determined never to see 400+ on that scale again for me.
I have been morbidly obese all my life. I have a lifetime of mental and physical scars from obesity. In October 2004 I had Gastric Bypass surgery. WLS (Weight Loss Surgery) was the best gift that I could and did give to myself.
Between 2008 and 2010 I gradually gained back 80 of almost 300 pounds lost initially after weight loss surgery. I never reached my goal weight of 200 pounds. I still managed to keep off over 65 percent of the weight I lost which is very good and I am very proud of my accomplishments since 2004. It has literally changed my life for the better on all levels. I am here to lose re-gained weight and to reach my initial goal weight. I am in no hurry. I am taking this one day at a time and I am in it for the long haul.
Surgery did not fix the head. It is a good tool and the best gift I have given to myself, but it was not the easy way out as many people think. Once the honeymoon period is over after the WLS it is up to the patient to keep the weight off.
On August 29, 2011-- I was admitted to Intensive Out Patient Eating Disorder Program to learn how to manage my binge eating disorder effectively. The program is wonderful indeed and will be instrumental in me reaching all of my goals. The focus of this program was how to eat and not diet. Weight loss was not a goal of the program. I actually gained 20 pounds in program. But I had to get thru a lot of stuff and my the time I was released I had stopped gaining. I was discharged from program on December 3, 2011.
My tool is still working for me today. My head is still the issue. SO the struggle continues. I will never beat myself up again. I fight the fine fight faithfully and positively everyday. Because that is what will get me to my goals one day. Even though it may not show up on the scale every day -- Everyday I make progress one way or another just by showing up, waking up and trying.
Giving up is not an option for me. Perseverance, Patience, & Positive thinking will help me reach my goals…… and the same is true for you too!! We have the power within us.5 -
I’m 5’7, 29 years old, female. I follow a lifting
program and would like to decrease my body fat while maintaining muscle mass.
My starting weight in Oct 2021 was 156.6
Goals: stay in a mild calorie deficit, hit 110-140 grams of protein per day, 20-30 minutes of cardio on lifting days (4xweek, non-work days), complete all 6 programmed strength training sessions during my 4 days off per week
Previous Rounds169 150->151.2 (150.9) 🦃
170 151.2->148.3 (150.5)
171 148.5 -> 147.9 (147.8)
172 147.9-> 150.3 (147.9) 🎄
173 147.7-> 151(?) 🎆
174 150.5 -> 147.4 (149.1)
175 146.6 -> 143.5 (145.7)
Previous Posts
1/27 Did a snatch, renegade row, clean, push-up workout this morning. I interviewed with the surgical department at the hospital closer to me and now I have lots to think about. Back to work tomorrow for 2 days. Leftover egg casserole for lunch. Cabbage soup with seitan for dinner. Pull day for strength with a lot of deadlifts and I started put plenty sore.. wonder how I’ll feel tomorrow afternoon! Protein: 149
1/28 work 1/2. I updated my goals on mfp to reflect 0.5 loss per week instead of 1 and now my diary is all messed up.. wrong calorie and macro targets on every future day. I looked it up and it appears to have been a known problem since 2015… anyone ever run into this and been able to fix it? I contacted customer support. Husband made a really yummy sweet potato broccoli stew from loveandlemons for dinner. Protein: 132
1/29 work 2/2. I tried updated my goals again today and it fixed my diary, glad the problem is resolved. Shakshuka for dinner. Protein: 126
1/30 really nice day outside today. I enjoyed some sunshine and did a push-up, KB swing, squat workout outside and took a walk. Leg day for strength.. my squats have been feeling really good. I did sets of 6 at 205 today. Okonomiyaki for dinner. Protein: 164
1/31 Another lovely day! Feels like spring and is making me ready to garden. We are expecting snow and ice this week though. I hate driving to work in ice. I interviewed with a job in the cath lab today. I think I might end up staying put though. I really like my boss and 3 12’s just allows for so much scheduling flexibility. I can easily get big chunks of time off and I really appreciate being able to run errands at odd hours on week days without crowds. I’m feeling so good in the gym.. seems like I’m just getting PR after PR. Took a walk, did a devil’s press and box jump workout, and then did a press day. Got sets of 5 bench press at 115 which is good for me. Bench has always been one of my weakest lifts. Protein: 139
2/1 Last free day before work for 3. Good timing to work 3 in a row with an ice and snow storm coming up for those days 🤪 Jump rope, clean and jerk workout this morning and a walk. Pull day with rack pulls for strength tonight. Went ahead and prepped most of dinner for tomorrow night since my husband prefers to drive my Subaru in the snow and ice. So, he will just stay late at his job and pick me up when I’m done since we work in the same area. Made a brown rice, mushroom, bokchoy, tofu bowl with a miso sauce for dinner tonight. Red lentil falafel pitas for dinner tomorrow. I don’t know how I’m just now getting into Love and Lemons recipes.. so far they’ve been really tasty. Protein: 168
2/2 work 1/3. Snow arrived. I’ll be solo driving to work tomorrow and it looks like it’ll snow for most of the night. I don’t mind driving in snow when there aren’t a ton of other cars out on the road.. so it should be fine. Glad we prepped tonight’s dinner yesterday! Red lentil falafel pitas. Protein: 130
2/3
2/4
2/5
1/27 143.9
1/28 145.2
1/29 145.7
1/30 144.1
1/31 144.4
2/1 144.4
2/2 144.8
2/3 145.7 work 2/3. Weighing even earlier than normal for a work day since I’m driving in snow. I always get pretty excited about the Olympics.. ready to go watch some cool snow sports! Polenta with a mushroom sauce and a fried egg. Protein: 133
2/4
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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: 146.0
UGW: 132.2
01/25 - 147.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...6.36 miles in 111 mins
01/26 - 145.4 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
Day/Weight/Comment
01/27 - 145.9 at 5:30 a.m. ...7.36 miles in 134 mins
01/28 - 146.0 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
01/29 - 146.9 at 6:00 a.m. ...rest day
01/30 - 149.2 at 8:15 a.m. ... 7.05 miles in 121 mins
01/31 - 147.3 at 7:30 a.m. ...rest day
02/01 - 148.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...6.25 miles in 109 mins
02/02 - 145.8 at 5:30 a.m. ...rest day
02/03 - 147.3 at 5:30 a.m. ...7.37 miles in 133 mins
02/04 -
02/05 -
Chris3 -
You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.
Female, 5’3”, 61
Ultimate Lifetime Goal: Weigh Less Each Year Than the Last2019 SW: 245 BMI 43.4 (1/2/2019) Lost 15 lbs in 2019 then regained 5R173 20220106 209.3 (+1.1)
2020 SW: 235 BMI 41.6 (1/1/2020) Then back up to 241 before refocusing in Aug
2021 SW: 212 BMI 37.6 (1/1/2021) NOTE: Low 201.1 in August 2021
2022 SW: 209 BMI 37.0 (1/1/2022)
GW: <200 in 2022 BMI 35.2
UGW: 165 BMI 29.2 Overweight NOT Obese
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150's
My goal for 2022 is to get into ONEderland and make it stick. Changing my life.
Plans:🔹Find workout routine that works (walk, bike, planks, yoga, swim, strength training, take advantage of retirement to be more active); target walking 100 miles each month
🔹Drink more water (target min 64-80 oz daily; start with 1 glass before coffee)
🔹Journal Food Daily (tracking with MFP since 12/28/2018; basically skipped June-Dec 2019; recommit 1/1/2020; skipped out April-July 2020; recommit 8/6/2020)
🔹Daily Vitamins (Dr’s orders; need to not ignore)
🔹Drink less alcohol (~12-16 AF days per month; limit 1-2 glasses per day)
R63: 245 (1/2/2019)
R64-75: notes in 2019 folder
R76: 229.5 (5/12/2019)
R77-99: notes in 2019 folder
SWR100: 236.4 (12/29/2019)
R100-121: notes in 2020 folder
SWR122: 241 (8/6/2020)
R122 20200804: 234.8 (-6.2)
R123-135: notes in 2020 folder
R136-R158: notes in 2021 folder
R159 20210819 202.9 (-.3) NOTE: Saw 201.1
R160-R171: notes in 2021 folder
R172 20211227 208.2 (-1.6)
R174 20220116 206.6 (-2.7)
R175 20200126 210.4 (+3.8)
R176: I’m headed in the wrong direction regaining all the weight I lost in 2021. Need to stop ignoring the number on the scale and do something about it!
🎯Mini Goal: <210 (Repeat until I hit it!)
Exercise Goal for this round: Strength class 3x per week. Walk the dog 100 miles in Feb!
Day/Weight/Previous Day’s Comment
1/27 DNW
1/28 211.4
1/29 212.0
1/30 211.4 Walked 3.9 miles, 1823 cal (-99 red), 100 net carbs, 2 glasses wine.
Highly recommend this recipe for a London Broil. I cooked it twice now ... in the oven and grilled and both turn out great. Love the marinade (2-12 hrs). I used Tamari (Japanese form of soy sauce) instead of the Coconut Aminos. Think I’m going to try the marinade out on chicken next.
https://www.wholesomeyum.com/london-broil/#What_Is_London_Broil
1/31 210.1 Walked 3 miles, 1763 cal (-112 red), 65 net carbs, 3 glasses wine. The above marinade works wonders with chicken legs! Completed menu plan and grocery list for this week. Also prepped the Unit 1 for volunteer teaching ESL/LEM (Learn English Ministry).
2/1 210.2 Rain so no walk, Strength Training 1 hr, 1867 cal (-350 red), 51 net carbs, 2 glasses wine. Successful grocery shopping trip this morning led to following through with my menu planning for lunch & dinner! BONUS: I did NOT pick up a Snickers at the checkout when grocery shopping.
2/2 211.8 Walked 1.5 miles, 2082 cal (-575 red), 164 net carbs, 2 glasses wine + bourbon & diet sprite. Skipped strength training class since I’m teaching English on Tues & Thurs mornings now. I need to find a new exercise schedule that works! Loved my new photography with the cell phone class! Great plan for both lunch & dinner. HOWEVER, the community center gave me a box of fried rice, egg roll and fortune cookie to celebrate lunar new year when I went to class. I took it home and added it to our dinner … which took me into the red for the day.
2/3 212.2 Walked 1.3 miles, 2033 cal (-569 red), 71 net carbs, Torchy’s Tini. Crazy day driving up early after not sleeping well to babysit granddaughter while my DIL went to doctor, both lunch & dinner dined out, no real exercise … short walk but skipped my strength training class in the evening because I was exhausted. Terrible excuses and the number on the scale is a reflection of my poor choices.
2/4 210.1 Walked 1.3 miles, 1690 cal (-199 red), 63 net carbs, 1 bourbon & diet sprite. Watched the 2007 movie Waitress on Amazon. Then watched on YouTube the Sara Bareilles concert What’s Inside - Songs From Waitress (music she created for the broadway play). It really gave insight to songs that I’ve heard her sing but didn’t know the background.
Cold for us in Houston this morning. 29degress wet weather so schools are closed for the day.
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Give me 10 Days Round 176 Jan 27-Feb 5
Height: 5’5”
Age: 60
Original start weight, Sept 15, 2020: 153
All time high, Sept 2001: 168.8
Recent low weight (summer 2021): 120.8
History:Round 126 153.0 equivalent 9/14/20
Round 127 149.2 9/24/20
Round 128 147.2 10/4/20
Round 129 145.8 10/14/20
Round 130 144.4 10/24/20
Round 131 142.2 11/3/20
Round 132 139.4 11/13/20
Round 133 137.2 11/23/20
Round 134 136.4 12/3/20
Round 135 132.6 12/13/20
Round 136 132.0 12/23/20
Round 137 132.0 1/2/21
Round 138 131.0 1/12/21
Round 139 128.2 1/22/21
Round 176 138.2 1/26/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Goals:I think I have to figure out how to be more balanced in my approach so that when life gets a little complicated. I need to not fully resort back to my old ways of no exercise and unplanned eating. During my rounds 127 – 139, I was in 4 challenge groups. They were great for challenging me during that time and can take credit for what I accomplished. Once I got what I thought was my goal of 128 and change, I did not know what my goals should be and I got rather lost in my head. I dropped out of 3 of the 4 challenge groups, and the one I continued with, while great, was one that I probably had the hardest time defining success in. Summer got complicated (won’t bore you) and I eventually could not handle “failing” repeatedly so I left that last group as well. Then fall came, and family issues (think aging parents) put me in a tailspin. I need to learn to respond better as, if you look at my lifelong history, this is not the first time.
So my goals are to track daily, honestly, and completely, and with intension. To plan ahead dietary choices as much as possible. Exercise daily – no specific minimum, just make it happen. Weight goal for round 176 is to be 135, for real. Given at the time I am typing this, I weighed 135.4 in the AM, I am not asking too much. After that, I would like to average 1 pound per 10 days, which would mean 8 lbs removed by the end of April.
Lastly, I added the cats into the mix. I figure a reminder to check them ever 10 days is good. I have been sloppy. I am trying to keep Harry’s weight from dropping and Han’s from increasing. Dream weights for each of them is a low 11 lb IMO.
SW: 138.2
Cats: Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
1/27- 136.4 Actually feels good to pay attention again
1/28- 135.4 Yesterday went well enough. Did 25 min on spin bike early in the AM. Fully planned and tracked my food. Last night, late evening, I did opt to have an extra 1 oz of parmesan because I had already been hungry for hours, and wondered about potential impact on sleep (I sleep poorly lately). Anyhow, scale is moving quickly, but I fully understand that it is just the flushing out that happens with improved diet.
1/29- 135.4 Perfectly content with that. 20 in spin yesterday with HR reaching 163, heading back to the bike in a minute. Today is that blizzard in New England. Will be interesting to see how it goes. Supposed to be a “historical” storm for the Boston area, and we are living in our new condo (long story) and I hear that this part of town tends to lose power. We shall see. I also need to take a bit and read the whole thread and catch up on familiar faces and begin to learn the new.
1/30- 135.4 Made it through the blizzard. Still not perfect on my eating (think parmesan cheese and likely went over by 100 calories in the end) but as “bad choices” go, its acceptable. Did a 30 minute spin at a slower pace just watching Hulu. I’m playing around with my exercise. My first step if for it to become my “normal” like it was last year for 9 months.
1/31- 136.2 Did 20 minutes of spin bike in the AM and was in no mood for it for unknown reason, but did it, so that is something. Rest of the day was fine and right on track, and then I went on a stress eating bender. The good thing that came of this is my fridge is cleaner. :P
2/1- 136.2 1/31 was wild. No time for spin, and the day completed with a birthday celebration for my grandson. He turned two yesterday. While I was cautious with my food, I did not track. But that is all ok. 2/1 should be good.
2/2- 136.0 Not keeping my focus perfectly, but I am tracking. In two days, we shift our home to Florida for 3 months. All sounds nice, and it is nice, but the shifting process has not yet come easy. The first year that we did this was for 2 months in 2020, we drove 1600 miles with the cats and COVID became a thing days later. Last year, we tried 10 weeks and drove again with the cats. This year is three months and we are going to try flying with the cats. I am calling them “KittyHawks” now. :P The difference between a vacation and a home shift is you are not back home in 2 weeks for that item you forgot, or didn’t know, you would need. Last year, I did not bring my cats eye med since, up north, he only has eye issues in the month of August. Well Florida has different pollen and actually has “flowering things” year round. So he had eye issues, no med available, and vet will not prescribe without seeing. Just odd things like that. I am using this round to get myself at least making an effort. For round 177, we will have made it all the way to Marathon (we fly into West Palm Beach airport Friday, stay with MIL until Sunday morning when we drive the 4 hours into the Keys).
2/3- 135.0 I also did an early check in of the cats, just as a final weight on their Massachusetts scale as a comparative reference for their Florida scale. Harry 10 lb 15 oz (likely has not peed), Han 11 lb 13 oz. Tomorrow morning, I will be too distracted, and then sat and sun, we will be en route to our florida home (no weigh in 2/5 or 2/6 for me). Yesterday went well enough, again not perfect, no exercise and a little over in calories. I will continue to track these next days and hope to hold onto the 135 for the rest of the 10 days.
2/4- 135.6 So, late afternoon yesterday, I got that JetBlue email that today’s flight was canceled. Few hours later I got the new flight info. So we originally booked our two seat, but splurged on adding the “extra” middle seat since we have no idea what flying with the cats would be like and we wanted the space. So we booked one row of three for two humans and two cats. Flash forward to our new flight assignments. Flight is Sunday, two days later. I am assigned a middle seat with one cat. Two rows back my husband is assigned a middle seat with the second cat. And the “extra” empty seat that we paid for was assigned to some other lucky passengers as it was a middle seat in another row. If I human did this assigning, they should be fired and same with any programmer that wrote the code if the assignment was done by computer as there was NO logic in it. Now I could see their logic in jamming us on the flight into middle seats and canceling and refunding our extra seat, but billing us and giving it to other passengers is illogical. So, we cancel online using our account, with our “free cancellation” that came with JetBLue “extra”. It ate our money by putting it in an account and the money has an expiration date. Sooo, we call. Two and a quarter hours later we finally get an agent. She “does not have the authority to help” and we must be put on hold for a supervisor. Forty-five minutes later, a lovely supervisor came on (yes, she was great and a highlight). Resolved our issue in minutes and when we explained what transpired, she asked if we cancelled online. When we said yes, she said that was a problem that has been happening, and that the computer cannot comprehend the correct reason for the cancelation so it puts the money in the fund and general agents cannot undo this. So, back to topic one……Fire the programmers. Yes, I used to write software and my son and son-in-law are both in tech. Hubby did programming as well. How does this apply to the group? I had chicken fingers and onion rings for dinner last night. I am now repacking and loading the car as we are driving 1600 miles starting 7 am tomorrow.
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