Just Give Me 10 Days -Round 177

quiltingjaine
quiltingjaine Posts: 6,281 Member
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Please join us starting on 2/6, for JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS, when we will begin Round 177!

Anyone can join us at anytime during the round.

Join us! If we stay mindful we can do this, you can do this.

Welcome back past members, welcome new members, let's keep each other accountable for another 10 days!

Here is what you do: Post your daily weight and add little comments along the way of how your day went. Post everyday to let us know how you're doing! Copy and paste the days in your response--tell us how much you lost and other non scale victories (NSV) you'd like to share.

FOR NEWBIES - I find it easiest to copy the dates to a document or note in my device and edit it each morning. Then copy and paste to the message board. MFP will return you to the spot on the board where you left off on your previous visit which is nice to know if you like to scan all of the posts.

SW:
Day/Weight/Comment
2/6
2/7
2/8
2/9
2/10
2/11
2/12
2/13
2/14
2/15

👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE👍👍
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  • shoranani
    shoranani Posts: 99 Member
    edited February 2022
    USW: 142 lbs
    UGW: 120 lbs
    CSW: 137.5 lbs
    UGW: 134.5 lbs

    Goals
    • Track everything
    • Min 13K steps
    • End day in calorie credit.
    • Plan all meals a day before.


    Day/Weight/Comment
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  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,097 Member
    edited February 2022
    ❄☃️❄☃️❄☃️❄☃️


    💖Thanks Jaine! ☃️@quiltingjaine

    💗Thanks! ☃️@musicsax

    ☃️Thanks Jackie! 💓@GrandmaJackie


    EMOJIS :smiley:

    *link to: get emoji ~ copy and paste emoji

    •MFP Forums Emojis

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    link to: Waist to Height Ratio

    link to: Waist to Hip Ratio


    link to: Smart BMI Calculator

    link to: US Navy Body Fat Calculator


    Protein Calculator

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    Cucumber Detox Water Recipe

    All the CONS of Detox Water That You MUST Know 😉


    Lemongrass Benefits


    Parsley for Water Retention - Fresh Parsley

    Parsley for Water Retention - Dried Parsley


    The Benefits of Holy Basil ~ Tulsi
    Are you growing basil this summer? It grows like a weed. I can't use it fast enough!

    Dry Your Basil in the Microwave

    Add basil leaves to your water for a spicy drink or Make Basil Tea

    Do you drink dandelion tea? I drink it intermittently throughout the fall and winter months. I started drinking it four years ago to aid liver function.

    Dandelion Tea Benefits

    Monk Fruit Sweetener

    How to Fix Mineral Deficiencies on Keto


    Intermittent Fasting Patterns for Different Situations

    Seven Ways To Do Intermittent Fasting


    Jason Fung~Analysis of Carbs
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    ●Infused water for fluid retention

    ▪1/2 gallon purified water
    ▪1 cucumber sliced
    ▪2 lemons, sliced or juiced added to water
    ▪10 sprigs of parsley

    ■ Let it steep overnight or for at least 2 hours and drink it throughout the day.


    link to: *Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Drink
    Flush, Cleanse and Detox Water Recipe from SkinnyMS

    •Ingredients•
    1/2 gallon water
    6 wedges pink grapefruit
    1 tangerine, mandarin, or small orange,sliced
    ½ cucumber, sliced
    2 peppermint or mint leaves
    Ice

    •Instructions•
    ~Rinse grapefruit, tangerine, cucumber and mint leaves.
    ~Slice cucumber, grapefruit, and tangerine (or peel).
    ~Combine all ingredients in a half gallon pitcher. Allow the ingredients to sit for 2 hours for maximum benefits.
    ~Drink throughout the day.
    •Stir & Enjoy!


    Give Your Liver Some 💝 Smoothie

    •1 handful ~ *raw kale, any kale
    •1 handful ~ *raw spinach
    •1 cup ~ cilantro or parsley leaves
    •1/2 ~ large avocado
    •1/3 cup ~ unsweetened organic coconut milk (I use Thai Kitchen brand)
    •1 scoop ~ your favorite raw greens powder
    •Stevia, if you need to make it palatable
    •Water or decaf green tea, enough to make it drinkable.
    *or your choice of bitter greens. You can also add turmeric, lemon juice, berries
    ☃️
    8 Powerful Liver Detox Smoothie Recipes & Detox Ingredient Guide

    Castor Oil Packs
    How To Make A Castor Oil Pack
    Castor Oil Pack for Uterine Fibroids


    What is Berberine?

    Blood Sugar Busting ~ Berberine


    What I've been reading. Maybe it can shed some light on someone else's health and weight loss mysteries.

    8 Signs Adrenal Fatigue is Causing Other Ailments

    How Adrenal Fatigue Causes Weight Gain, Fluid Retention, Exhaustion

    Adrenal Fatigue Recovery

    Avoid This Type of Exercise if You Have Adrenal Fatigue

    7 Foods To Eat to Heal Adrenal Fatigue

    Bielers Vegetable Broth Recipe

    Suffering with knee pain? link to: knee pain explained

    ❄☃️❄☃️❄☃️❄☃️

    ●This is my breakfast oatmeal replacement on Keto.

    **Keto Seed Porridge ~ 1 serving
    5.2 net carbs ~ 333 calories

    ~1/4 tsp madagascar bourbon vanilla bean paste
    ~1 TB hemp seeds
    ~1 TB flax seed meal
    ~1 TB flax seeds
    ~1 TB chia seeds
    ~cinnamon ~ to taste
    ~4 ozs purified water
    ~1 TB heavy whipping cream
    ~1 TB almond butter

    **Mix first 7 ingredients in a small mason jar. Store in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, pour into a small bowl. Stir in a little more water if necessary along with the heavy whipping cream and almond butter. Heat in the microwave or stove top. *Be sure to add a little more water if heating on stove top.

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    Flavor Profiles That Pair Well In Recipes

    Zucchini Recipes

    PBS~zucchini recipes

    iambaker~zucchini recipes

    gimmedelicious~zucchini fritters

    Country Living~65 zucchini recipes


    FALL & WINTER RECIPES

    Fall Soups and Stews To Keep You Warm

    Healthy Fall Soups and Stews

    Healthy Maven~20 Warm Salads

    Healthy Hot Drinks

    SPRING & SUMMER RECIPES

    31 Easy Summer Salad Recipes

    Love & Lemons Salad Recipes

    Bonappetit Summer Salad Recipes

    BBC Good Food~Summer Soup Recipes

    Spoonful of Comfort~Summer Soup Recipes

    Taste of Home~Easy Summer Soup Recipes

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  • SModa61
    SModa61 Posts: 3,098 Member
    I'll be here!!
  • wakegrrl
    wakegrrl Posts: 215 Member
    Wouldn't miss it!!
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,305 Member
    R164 SW 208.4 EW 204.8 (-3.6)
    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 SW 193.4 EW 192 (-1.4)
    R170 SW 192 EW 190 (-2)
    R171 SW 190 EW 189.2 (-0.8)
    R172 SW 189.2 EW 189.8 (+0.6)
    R173 SW 189.8 EW 187 (-2.8)
    R174 SW 187 EW 184.4 (-2.6)
    R175 SW 184.4 EW 180.2 (-4.2)
    R176 SW 180.2 EW 179.8 (-0.4)
    R177 SW: 179.8
    R177 GW: 178.8

    Day/Weight/Comment
    2/6
    2/7
    2/8
    2/9
    2/10
    2/11
    2/12
    2/13
    2/14
    2/15
  • SheilaBoneham
    SheilaBoneham Posts: 3,223 Member
    Thanks again, @quiltingjaine !


    ☃️❄️☀️❄️⛄️

    HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)
    UGW - 130
    2022 Goals — 150; move more; eat mostly healthfully, no extremes; walk lots.

    📆 History
    2020: end weight running average 183.8.
    2021: end weight running average 179.4.
    2022: goal weight 150.

    R172 12/27/21: end weight 180.2. Moving Ave 181.1 (-.2). Ave calories 1721.
    R173 1/06/22: end weight 177.8. Moving Ave 177.9 (-3.3). Ave calories 1376.
    R174 1/16/22: end weight 178. Moving Ave 178 (+.1). Ave calories 1469.
    R175 1/26/22: end weight 179. Moving Ave 178.4 (+.4). Ave calories 1580.

    R176 2/05/22: end weight 179.8. Moving Ave 179.7 (+1.3). Ave calories 1594.
    R177 Goals—calories <1400; get a grip on night time snacking!

    Day/Weight/Running Average/Calories/Comment
    2/06 -
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  • quiltingjaine
    quiltingjaine Posts: 6,281 Member
    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 120

    👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE👍👍
    Rnd 7 167.0 to Rnd 17 155.5
    To Rnd 27 146*
    To Rnd 37 139.0
    To Rnd 47 133.5*
    To Rnd 57 131.5
    To Rnd 67 128.0
    To Rnd 77 125.0
    To Rnd 87 121.0*
    To Rnd 97 121.0
    To Rnd 107 122.0
    To Rnd 117 116.0
    To Rnd 127 117.0
    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
    SW RND 169 119.5 AW 119.85
    SW RND 170 122.0. AW 118.6
    SW RND 171 117.0 AW 119.05
    SW RND 172 118.0 AW 119.05
    SW RND 173 119.5. AW 118.6
    SW RND 174 118.5 AW 119.3
    SW RND 175 118.0 AW 118.2
    SW RND 176 117.0 AW 117.75

    We ALL have good rounds and bad but that is part of life. Don’t stay away, stay accountable. We don’t judge, we support.-Jpv,2/13/19

    What we need to succeed is a sustainable way of eating, not a DIET we go on and off.

    People say keto/LCHF isn’t sustainable. I’ve been doing it for over 4.5 years with amazing results!

    This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.

    **Comments apply to previous day**

    SW Rnd 177 118.5
    2/5 119.0 EDITED to 118.5 after coffee and TMI
  • jedaschultz
    jedaschultz Posts: 1,025 Member
    edited February 2022
    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 208.6 (+1.2)
    SW:
    Day/Weight/Comment
    2/6
    2/7
    2/8
    2/9
    2/10
    2/11
    2/12
    2/13
    2/14
    2/15
  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    edited February 2022
    Thanks Jaine! I am in!
  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    edited February 2022
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    Round # 44 for me!
    SW: 373.0 (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)
    2/06
    2/07
    2/08
    2/09
    2/10
    2/11
    2/12
    2/13 Super bowl Sunday
    2/14
    2/15 Tuesday
    Total lost this round: (0.0)
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    *One of my major goals is to get my BMI under 40 (260 weight) so I can have surgery on my knees*

    Round & annual Stats
    Round 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)
    Round 176 – SW 373.8 EW 373.0 (-0.8)

    Net change 2022 = SW 380.0 EW 373.0 (-7.0)

    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.
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    In 2005 Weighed under 400 lbs.
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    In 2007 lowest weight after surgery 302lbs
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    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!"

    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!! :smile: We have the power within us.
  • 200Karen
    200Karen Posts: 2,190 Member
    👋
    @quiltingjaine Thanks for Round 177
    The daily WI is helping me stay focused on my goals 🥳


    Hi, I’m Karen
    I am 64 yrs young, 5'1” female from Oregon

    R177 Goals: release 2 LBS ✔️
    GW 120, BMI 22.7
    SW: 133.0 BMI 25.1

    SW:
    Day/Weight/Comment
    2/6
    2/7
    2/8
    2/9
    2/10
    2/11
    2/12
    2/13
    2/14
    2/15



    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 🥁

    R176: RELEASED 2.2 LB (ended 2-5) 🥇
    SW: 135.2 BMI 25.5
    FW: 133.0 BMI 25.1

    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

    R177: RELEASED ?? LB (ended 2-16) 🥇
    SW: 133.0 BMI 25.1
    FW:


    "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 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

  • amfmmama
    amfmmama Posts: 1,420 Member
    SW:
    Day/Weight/Comment
    2/6
    2/7
    2/8
    2/9
    2/10
    2/11
    2/12
    2/13
    2/14
    2/15
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,893 Member
    I'm in! Thank you, @quiltingjaine !
    71 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
    ...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
    Heaviest: 192.2
    Round GW: 145.0
    UGW: 132.2
    02/04 - 147.8 at 5:30 a.m. ... 60 min workout w/trainer
    02/05 - 146.9 at 6:00 a.m. ...7.22 miles in 125 mins
    Day/Weight/Comment
    02/06 -
    02/07 -
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    02/11 -
    02/12 -
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    02/14 -
    02/15 -
    Chris
  • OY74NmFGBL
    OY74NmFGBL Posts: 384 Member
    Just give me 10 days Round 177
    HW: 215 6/2016
    LW: 128 12/2017
    Maintained 135 from 2018 through 2020.
    UWG: 145

    SW for 173 (1st round joined) 173
    EW round 176 - 167.5
    SW 2/6 -
    Goal: Aiming to hit 166

    2/6
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    2/14
    2/15


    Total loss round 177

    Total loss since starting round 173 - 5.5 +
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,042 Member
    edited February 2022
    @quiltingjaine Many thanks for the new round.
    JGM10Ds -|- Round 177
    🌱🪴🌟🪴🌟🪴🌟🪴🌱
    🌱🪴🌟February🌟🪴🌱
     🌱🪴🌟🪴🌟🪴🌟🪴🌱
    😎
    • In Maintenance since July 2019
    • Smart BMI - optimal weight.
    • Muscle/Fat %ages in normal range
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    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!😷

    February 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


    🔹Posting weight and comments each evening.
    Stats
    Terri: 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)
    SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
    LW: 136.4(Nov 2021)
    GW: < 145
    I am - MINDFUL - of making heathy choices
    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 177
    Round 175 EW: 138.6
    Day/Weight/Comment
    06/02: xxx: Daily Habits
    07/02: xxx: Daily Habits
    08/02: xxx: Daily Habits
    09/02: xxx: Daily Habits
    10/02: xxx: Daily Habits
    11/02: xxx: Daily Habits
    12/02: xxx: Daily Habits
    13/02: xxx: Daily Habits
    14/02: xxx: Daily Habits
    15/02: xxx: Daily Habits

    Daily Habits - 2022
    Daily Habits Update - January 2022
    1. 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.
    Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!
  • becfret
    becfret Posts: 36 Member
    Starting weight: 205.5 lbs
    Goal weight: 140 lbs
    Current weight: 195.4 lbs
    Total weight lost: 10 lbs 1oz

    Round #175 -1 lb 5 oz
    Round #176 -14 oz

    Round #177 SW 195.4 lbs

    06/02 194.8 lbs
    Really hoping to get a decent loss this round 🤞I've really been focusing on my diet but think it's time I added in some exercise too. Why did I start this in the winter 🥶🧊❄☃️ indoor exercising it is 😁
  • Lilylady3k
    Lilylady3k Posts: 4,006 Member
    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 Last
    2019 SW: 245 BMI 43.4 (1/2/2019) Lost 15 lbs in 2019 then regained 5
    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)
    R173 20220106 209.3 (+1.1)
    R174 20220116 206.6 (-2.7)
    R175 20220126 210.4 (+3.8)
    R176 20220205 209.9 (-.5)

    R177: 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
    2/6 211.0 Walked 3.3 miles, ? cal, ? net carbs, 1 blackberry liquor w/ club soda + 1 glass wine. Lunch at restaurant and then dinner at our friend’s home.
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  • CaliMomTeach
    CaliMomTeach Posts: 745 Member
    51 yo female, 5'6
    Starting weight: 178.2 January 2022
    Highest weight: 193 July 2016
    Lowest weight: 135 April 2018
    Current weight 171.4
    Goal weight: 145

    Goal for this challenge: get into the 160s
    Day/Weight/Comment
    02/06 - 171.4
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  • shoranani
    shoranani Posts: 99 Member
    USW: 142 lbs
    UGW: 120 lbs
    CSW: 137.1 lbs
    RGW: 134.5 lbs
    R177: (-)2.7 lbs

    Goals
    • Track everything
    • Min 13K steps
    • End day in calorie credit.
    • Plan all meals a day before.


    Day/Weight/Comment
    2/6 - 137.1 lbs :: 15K steps. Lunch out plans changed to suit the partner and split with him. Dinner familybordered out but I madenlight dinner at home for me which was delicious and healthy. Slightly above calories. ~ 700 calories in credit
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  • SheilaBoneham
    SheilaBoneham Posts: 3,223 Member



    ☃️❄️☀️❄️⛄️

    HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)
    UGW - 130
    2022 Goals — 150; move more; eat mostly healthfully, no extremes; walk lots.

    📆 History
    2020: end weight running average 183.8.
    2021: end weight running average 179.4.
    2022: goal weight 150.

    R172 12/27/21: end weight 180.2. Moving Ave 181.1 (-.2). Ave calories 1721.
    R173 1/06/22: end weight 177.8. Moving Ave 177.9 (-3.3). Ave calories 1376.
    R174 1/16/22: end weight 178. Moving Ave 178 (+.1). Ave calories 1469.
    R175 1/26/22: end weight 179. Moving Ave 178.4 (+.4). Ave calories 1580.

    R176 2/05/22: end weight 179.8. Moving Ave 179.7 (+1.3). Ave calories 1594.
    R177 Goals—calories <1400; get a grip on night time snacking!

    Day/Weight/Running Average/Calories/Comment

    2/06 - 179, 179.6, 1286
    Good day yesterday, and my weekly calorie average is below maintenance, so I feel back in control. Sunday is soup day (my goal is to make a different soup every Sunday for a year—we’ll see), so I’m trying to decide…. In January, it was minestrone, mulligatawny, Morrocan harira, and creamy chicken tortilla. Come to think of it, I might have to repeat a few! 😁

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  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,183 Member
    edited February 2022
    Thank you @quiltingjaine for keeping this challenge going.

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    Round 177



    MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 61 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
    ROUND 135 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
    R176 EW= 196.4
    R177 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) = …..2.0 GAINED (Ending Weight 196.4)
    R177 (02/06/22 thru 02/15/22) = …..xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)



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    Day/Weight/Comment
    02/05 …..196.4….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
    02/06 …..194.6 ….. (Trend weight 195.5) Nice drop. Yesterday wasn’t perfect but it was pretty good. I must admit that the binge night before last left me not desiring food for most of the day. I really wasn’t very hungry until evening then I tried to make good choices and watch the quantities. I burned a few more calories, got a few more steps and came closer to mile goal with my fitbit but not by design so much, more by projects I was naturally involved in but it still counts! I’m sure the extra bit of movement helped. One of my cumulative goals in the next few rounds will be to get back to 185 and then proceed as originally planned at some substantial weight loss. Good luck everyone this round.


    02/07 …..xxxxx ….. Trend weight xxxxx)

    02/08 …..xxxxx ….. (Trend weight xxxxx)

    02/09 …..xxxxx ….. (Trend weight xxxxx)

    02/10 …..xxxxx ….. (Trend weight xxxxx)

    02/11 …..xxxxx ….. (Trend weight xxxxx)

    02/12 …..xxxxx ….. (Trend weight xxxxx)

    02/13 …..xxxxx ….. (Trend weight xxxxx)

    02/14 …..xxxxx ….. (Trend weight xxxxx)

    02/15 …..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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  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,183 Member
    @tiabirdie56

    What is the recipe (process) for making the dandelion tea? I did go through the link and read the article but I need more info. This seems like it would be very helpful (when it's dandelion season). Thanks!
  • coblujay
    coblujay Posts: 688 Member
    Maintenance Break Round (10 days at maintenance level calories)

    Age: 63 5’6”

    SW: 264.1 (5/11/21)
    
CW: 197.4 (02/05/22)

    UGW: 160
    End of 10 day challenge goal: 197

    Drink a minimum of 64 oz water a day

    Swim, Circuit, Hike (4x week)

    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) Challenge 169: 211.6 (-.2)

    Challenge 170: 206.4 (-5.2) Challenge 171: 202.4 (-4.0)

    Challenge 172: 203.4(+1.0) Challenge 173: 201 (-2.4)

    Challenge 174: 200 (-1.0) Challenge 175: 196 (-4.0)

    Challenge 176: 197.4 (+1.4)

    2/6- 198.0 (+.6) Yesterday was my first day at maintenance. What does that mean? I changed my goal from losing two pounds a week to losing .5 pounds a week. That increased my daily calories from 1200 to 1590. My low weight was four days ago at 195.6 but overall my weight loss has slowed to a crawl. I had my indulgence meal on Thursday which I’ve been having once a week since I started and so a bump up was not unexpected. I started logging here on MFP the beginning of June 2021 and was following the State of Slim plan which is a program I went through almost seven years ago. There is a book that outlines all the details and research. I’ve modified and refocused that plan on calories through MFP. Game changer for me. SOS (State of Slim) suggests giving your body a diet break after 4-5 months. That doesn’t mean giving myself permission to go back to my old eating habits. Instead, increasing calories to maintenance allows me to test the waters and could provide a reset to my body so it gets back into the weight loss mode. I did this in October for a week, which was during challenge 169 (above) and lost .2 pounds. The following challenges, I lost 5.2 pounds and 4.0 pounds and then gained a pound in Challenge 172 which was over the holidays. My overall goal is to lose 104.1 (160) pounds and I’m currently down 66.1 pounds, so I have 38 to go. Several of our wise sages on MFP suggested I read this post and the comments when I was approaching the last maintenance break. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10604863/of-refeeds-and-diet-breaks/p12/7 I’m going to still be attentive on weighing and measuring my food and will keep up my exercise. It feels good to do this reset. I think I hit tired mode a few days ago so this is good timing.
  • quiltingjaine
    quiltingjaine Posts: 6,281 Member
    @deepwoodslady Donna, thank you for the beautiful bouquet! And you’re welcome-as I’ve said in the past, I love the accountability here and will help keep the challenge going for as long as I am able. 😘😘😘
  • 200Karen
    200Karen Posts: 2,190 Member
    👋

    Hi, I’m Karen
    I am 64 yrs young, 5'1” female from Oregon

    R177 Goals: release 2 LBS ✔️
    GW 120, BMI 22.7
    SW: 133.0 BMI 25.1

    SW: 133.0
    Day/Weight/Comment
    2/6 133.0
    NSV walked with a girlfriend for 40 minutes 💗

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  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
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    Round # 44 for me!
    SW: 373.0 (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)
    2/06 373.0 – 4494 steps
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    2/13 Super bowl Sunday! :)
    2/14
    2/15 Tuesday
    Total lost this round: (0.0)
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    *One of my major goals is to get my BMI under 40 (260 weight) so I can have surgery on my knees*

    Round & annual Stats
    Round 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)
    Round 176 – SW 373.8 EW 373.0 (-0.8)

    Net change 2022 = SW 380.0 EW 373.0 (-7.0)

    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.
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    In 2005 Weighed under 400 lbs.
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    In 2007 lowest weight after surgery 302lbs
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    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!"

    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!! :smile: We have the power within us.