Mardi without the Gras - March accountability thread
rianneonamission
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Oh, I need to be better. Desperately better. Let's go!
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March goals: Keep going on my daily critical task list with fewer "misses" than I had last month.
5'7", 43 years old
Starting Weight 1/3/22: 155.8
GW: ~128-132ish
2/23/22: 150
3/2/22:3 -
March Goals: Increase activity (My calf is finally feeling better, no more excuses on slacking off), making better food choices on the weekends. Drop those stubborn pandemic pounds!
5'4", 36 years old
SW: 2/1/22: 141.2
GW: ~120
CW: 2/28/22: 137.8
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March Goals: My goals for this month are to find new ways to improve activity levels without sacrificing productivity, to eat less indulgent foods, and to focus on well-being & overall health.
5'6", 26 years old
SW: 3/1/22: 130
GW: 115
CW: 3/1/22: 1304 -
Now in the right thread (oops)
'5", 44 years old
CW: 123.4
GW: My pants continuing to fit, basically.
3-1: 123.4
I don't want to say I'm suffering from apathy about my weight/maintaining the loss, because it's not that. It's more that I am very apathetic about the scale and my clothes fitting is all I really care about. This spring is a LOT of dog stuff, both professional (board and train/raise puppy, some behavioral clients) and personal (trials, trials, more trials). Most of my goals are focused there. We'll see how it plays out and how often I remember to get on a scale and report that reading.
That said I seem to be hovering within about a pound of 123 pretty much all the time, now and for the last month or so, and that's basically my sweet spot.
I do expect that to go up a couple of pounds a couple of times around trial weekends. I pack a lot of my food for these things and I've never had FAT gain but my sodium intake jumps by about 2000% AND I get sore as heck, so I almost always have somewhere around 5lbs of abrupt water gain that comes off over the next few days/week. We'll see!
(thank you all for continuing to be my MFP 'home base'!)3 -
5’4” 44y/o
3/01: 132.2
I’m flirting with the idea of doing a dry March with no sweets. Sweets are not usually something I struggle with, but have been lately. I have been working hard on strength training and it’s going well. I need to buckle down on cardio though, because it really helps me.4 -
5’8 51 y/o
SW 3/1/22 139.8
GW 134
Have been maintaining GW for almost 10 years after 25lb loss. In last year weight just creeping up steadily and won’t budge. Clothes not fitting well. started new job and sit a lot - used to
Move more during the day. And increased stress level.
March goal: track consistently. Move more during the day.5 -
5'3" 48yrs
GW a strong, fast, flexible 125lbs
Mar 1 - 131lbs (feeling strong-ish)
Ok March. Let's do this! Spring is coming, and the days are longer. Warmer weather means less ice and snow, so more walks and runs soon...but not quite yet. This week I will focus on deep stretching to prevent injuries and be less sore after workouts.
I'm also very happy to have this group be my MFP home base (in fact I find some other corners of MFP to be a little overwhelming or intimidating!) We are a very nice welcoming bunch here. 😀4 -
almost 5'5" 50yrs
GW 125 lbs
3/1 131.4 lbs
I didn't do too hot in February so I'm hear to start fresh again in March. I've been exercising more often so I have that going for me. I'm on the cusp of losing weight but I usually eat a little too much or another little something that prevents me from doing so. I'm not starving myself so I don't understand where this "need" comes from. But I must admit that I often feel very contented when I give into it. If I could just not eat that extra 200 to 300 calories, I know I would be able to reach my goal weight. As I'm writing this I'm thinking that I should try to drink some water or tea instead when I'm feeling this or try having a half of the serving I would normally have - every little bit should help!3 -
March goals: Drop 5lbs and keep it off
Starting: 5’4, 138lbs
GW for March: ~132-133
(End goal is around 125-128lbs)
Fell off the wagon a little bit in February from being so busy with work and classes and just life. Looking forward to a good month of eating right and exercise!4 -
March goals: Keep going on my daily critical task list with fewer "misses" than I had last month.
5'7", 43 years old
Starting Weight 1/3/22: 155.8
GW: ~128-132ish
2/23/22: 150
3/2/22: 146.43 -
March goals: keep tracking my intake. Get 2-3 resistance sessions in per week. Walk most days of the week.
I think ideally I would like to weigh 125lbs, I'm currently at 129.8lbs and was up 132lbs in January. I'm about 5'2.5" and 38 years old.1 -
I’m 64 years old I’m 5’3”, I gained 16 pounds since August. My current weight is 150, goal weight is 135.1
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Hi I’m SonFlower 😀 I want to lose 5 pounds. If I’m really careful and stick to 1200 calories and exercise I can lose .5 pounds in a week! Very slow going but I’m also prediabetic. I’ve been at this weight before (130) and when I lost to 127 I returned to normal. That’s my goal - avoid Diabetes 👍
I’m also aiming to drink at least 1/2 my body weight in pure water and keep my sodium, sugar, fat, carbs and protein in check. I’m following a 40-30-30 regimen of carbs- fat- protein.2 -
45y, 6’0”
CW 146
BMI 19.8
I just want to lose 5lbs before WW III starts.6 -
Such a great thread.
I have walked this road before. I have all that I need to succeed. Next Sunday I will report that I feel better and stronger through better eating and exercise. And maybe the scales will show it!3 -
5'3" 48yrs
GW a strong, fast, flexible 125lbs
Mar 1 - 131lbs (feeling strong-ish)
Mar 7 - 131.7 - ugh.
I had 3 days of online training last week, plus trying to keep up with my actual work, and all the sitting killed me. I got some movement in, but not my usual and I was sloppy with my intake. Ugh. Need to be disciplined this week.
On a bright note, here is a pic of my snowy running path. If mother nature cooperates, in a month this will all be green! Another bright note, we *may* be heading south for a warm vacation this week. My bikinis and body are NOT ready, but the rest of me is definitely ready for sun and sand. And not making meals for a family of 5. I am So Done with that.
It's awesome to see so many new friends here! Totally optional, but sharing pics is awesome. Especially of pets 😀5 -
Beautiful shot! We have daffodils this week. Thanks for the reminder of all the green that will be here.
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'5", 44 years old
CW: 123.4
GW: My pants continuing to fit, basically.
3-1: 123.4
3-7: 124.32 -
5’8 51 y/o
SW 3/1/22 139.8
GW 134
3/7 140.2 ugh indeed.
Tracked consistently. Not using exercise cals. Honestly have never been this stuck with weight this high for so long. It’s like my body refuses to budge. Will keep at it though….the struggle is beyond real! I have maintained a range of 134-137 for years….until now…….1 -
The plateaus happened to me when I was going through menopause. When it seems like nothing will happen, I try to focus on the non scale victories. Am I doing anything that is making me feel better about my health?
I think I might be on a plateau right now as my body tries to get used to the changes.1 -
Thanks @zenobia9777 I really think menopause is a big part of the problem. I just have to come to terms that this will take a long time to see a change where I had been able to manage/maintain weight in the past by making small tweaks. Will be 52 next week and menopause not new but definitely more noticeable challenges in the last 6 months. Really frustrating.
I do have NSV’s - I’m active and healthy - but I’m just really trying to stop the gain and not buy new clothes…4 -
March goals: Keep going on my daily critical task list with fewer "misses" than I had last month.
5'7", 43 years old
Starting Weight 1/3/22: 155.8
GW: ~128-132ish
2/23/22: 150
3/2/22: 146.4
3/9/22: 148 - up a bit, but that's pretty typical after a woosh (plus add in a bunch of sore muscles LOL)4 -
This group sounds like a good fit for me. I currently weigh 129.6. Two weeks ago, I weighed 131.6. It’s pretty amazing for me to lose one pound in a week. Since I’m not severely over weight. Those extra 5 pounds are around my middle so I’ve got to get rid of that spare tire 😃 I want to focus on better lunch and dinner options! So happy that spring is here and with spring forward, we’ll be able to walk after dinner!3
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5", 44 years old
CW: 123.4
GW: My pants continuing to fit, basically.
3-1: 123.4
3-7: 124.3
3-15: 122.3
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5’8 51 y/o
SW 3/1/22 139.8
GW 134
3/7 140.2 ugh indeed.
3/16 139.8
Frustrated. Weight just stuck. But I will keep at it. At least I’m not gaining. Small victories….1 -
March goals: Keep going on my daily critical task list with fewer "misses" than I had last month.
5'7", 43 years old
Starting Weight 1/3/22: 155.8
GW: ~128-132ish
2/23/22: 150
3/2/22: 146.4
3/9/22: 148
3/16/22: 148
I'm on a "diet break" (aka, eat at maintenance for 2 weeks) right now - the hangries were getting real, and there was no good reason for it until I looked back and realized it had been 10 weeks of deficit - just a few days in and already the hangries are back to normal, and I'm still tracking everything, and staying in my weekly range, just bumped up to my current maintenance levels. Honestly thought the scale would jump more (still might).3 -
5'3" 48yrs
GW a strong, fast, flexible 125lbs
Mar 1 - 131lbs (feeling strong-ish)
Mar 7 - 131.7 - ugh.
Mar 17 - ???
We fly home from Mexico today! It's been a gorgeous hot trip but tonight we will be back to snow and reality. I haven't logged food this week - Ive mostly stuck with good choices (seafood, fruit, salads) and only one drink a day which has been tough at an all inclusive resort! I will weigh in this weekend and assess the damage.
I stayed active with walking, swimming, yoga and pilates. Indeed, here is the view from my pilates mat on the beach!
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What a great vacation strategy! It looks amazing.0
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5'3" 48yrs
GW a strong, fast, flexible 125lbs
Mar 1 - 131lbs (feeling strong-ish)
Mar 7 - 131.7 - ugh.
Mar 17 - ???
Mar 19 - 130!!
What the ?!?... I lost weight on vacation! Probably a loss of muscle as I didn't hit the weights all week. That, and I got my period. Or maybe all the darn walking. Whatever, I will take it for the win!
Its a wet freezing slippery day here, but at least the rain should get rid of some of the snow. Hope it's sunnier wherever you are!3 -
5’8 51 y/o
SW 3/1/22 139.8
GW 134
3/7 140.2 ugh indeed.
3/16 139.8
3/21 139.8
Well I have come to the realization that this is going to take a looong time. That’s ok. Not gaining! It will happen!2
