July 2022 Accountability Month - Check-In

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  • dorothyp3
    dorothyp3 Posts: 14 Member
    Hi. I'm Doro. I was on MFP a few years ago, and as I return, have discovered that I'm EXACTLY the same weight I was when I first started with MFP all those years ago. Since I've been trying to work on weight loss every single day, that is more than depressing. But here I am, trying this again to see if it'll make a difference. Both want, and need, to lose 18lbs.
  • TinaLeigh67
    TinaLeigh67 Posts: 669 Member
    @dorothyp3
    Welcome Doro! This is a great group for encouragement and accountability
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,895 Member
    @krlove80
    Great that you are joining us : - )

    @dorothyp3
    I hear you on that one. I lost weight before, stopped tracking my calories (figuring that I knew the amounts etc.) and gained the 50 pounds that I had lost.
    I will be tracking forever, and I am okay with that.

    I believe that it is all about nutrition and accountability, both of which MFP and forums help so much with.
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,198 Member
    krlove80 wrote: »
    Hello My name is Karey
    Age: 41
    Height: 5'10"
    Goal: To drop 10lbs or more by 8/24/2022

    I used to weight over 400lbs and have lost over a 140lbs since I started my journey. I been on this plateau of being between 240-260lbs for years. However, within the last month I gained 20lbs and now at 275.8lbs. I am currently going through the pre-ops of bariatric surgery and have had very little success. This past week I have been working really hard to change my nutrition plan around and exercise a bit more. I been in a funk and just have not had the excitement to do better. So, I am hoping this community will be the inspiration I need to keep going even on the days I don't feel like it. Thank you for putting this together.

    Starting:
    7/12/2022 - 275.8lbs


    @krlove80


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    We got this!

  • zukppi75
    zukppi75 Posts: 80 Member
    edited July 2022
    Hello!

    Starting this Thursday, July 14th!

    Goal for July: Lose 1,5kg (-0,7 per week).
    Next goal: lose 6,5 kg in 2 months (Sep 14th).

    Plan:
    - Eat less sugar
    - Avoid eating between meals
    - Log everything

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  • kramereh
    kramereh Posts: 612 Member
    Name: Liz
    Height: 5'8” Age: 37
    July Starting Weight: 218.6
    July goal: 205
    UGW: 160
    July current loss: 4.4


    7/08- 218.6
    7/09- 216.8
    7/10- 215.6 - started doing my workouts again and feeling good!
    @ashleycarole86 thank you!
    7/11- 215.4 - ate out with the family yesterday and did really good at limiting myself!
    7/12- 214.6
    7/13- 214.2
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  • tinacuso
    tinacuso Posts: 4,265 Member
    Tina, Height: 5'6" Age: 65
    May starting weight:171.5
    June starting weight:168.5
    July starting weight:171.0
    July ending goal:165.0
    UGW: 145

    "One day you will thank yourself for never giving up!"

    7/1: 171.0 - walked 6 miles
    7/2: 170.7 - walked 5 miles
    7/3: 170.2 - rode 18 miles on my bicycle
    7/4: 170.5 - ate over calories yesterday; went kayaking for 2 hours
    7/5: 170.2 - walked 6.5 miles; need to start logging in my food daily
    7/6: DNW
    7/7: 170.6 - walked 6 miles
    7/8: 170.3 - walked 5.75 miles
    7/9: 170.1 - biked 19 miles
    7/10: 170.1 - day off
    7/11: 170.4 - walked 5.5 miles; must get back to logging
    7/12: 170.1 - walked 2 miles - thunderstorms here.
    7/13: 170.3 - walked 6 miles - ate out twice yesterday so I'm happy with the weigh in
  • tinacuso
    tinacuso Posts: 4,265 Member
    @krlove80, @dorothyp3, @zukppi75, and @kramereh
    Welcome to the group. Everyone is very encouraging!
    Happy logging!

  • HollyL7714
    HollyL7714 Posts: 66 Member
    Name: Holly
    Height: 5'5" Age: 34
    Starting Weight (May 18): 150 lbs
    July Starting Weight: 142.1
    July goal: 139
    UGW: 125

    7/1: 142.1
    7/2: 142 Went on a 3.3 mile hike up a mountain yesterday. Really breathtaking view at the top.
    7/3: 141.6
    7/4: 140.8 Yesterday I did some yoga then 45 minutes of circuit training. I had a few bad days, but I'm happy to be back on track with food and exercise.
    7/5: 141.1
    7/6: 140.9
    7/7: 141.8 Walked from my house to downtown yesterday evening (about 4 miles) and got icecream. Consequently, the icecream put me over, but it was so good.I'll have to try not to make that a habit.
    7/8: 141.1 Went for a walk yesterday, then got in some yoga and a little HIT
    7/9: 141.1
    7/10: 140.7 Did 35 minutes of HIIT yesterday 🥵🥵
    7/11: 140.8
    7/12: 140.2 Was feeling sore yesterday, so I took a rest day and did some light stretching.
    7/13: 140.3 Did some yoga and a core workout
    7/14: 142 I expected a jump this morning. Early weigh in and went for dinner and a movie last night. It was a bit of an indulgent day.
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,307 Member
    Name: Ashley
    Age: 35
    Height: 5'9"
    Goal: Stay in maintenance range (160-165)

    Jul 1: 163.4
    Jul 2: 162
    Jul 3: 165.2
    Jul 4: 164
    Jul 5: 164
    Jul 6: 164.6
    Jul 7: 164.4
    Jul 8: 163.4
    Jul 9: 163
    Jul 10: 161.2
    Jul 11: 160.8
    Jul 12: 161.8
    Jul 13: 161.2
    Jul 14: 160.8
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,895 Member
    @HollyL7714

    What movie did you see?
    And where did you go to dinner?
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,895 Member
    I am Dawn
    61 years old, 5'2"
    I joined MFP in October 2018
    I have lost around 50 pounds and have another 20-30 to lose. I was 10 pounds less at this time last year and really did feel better. Right now I don't fit into the clothes that I was wearing then. I will use that as motivation to try to reduce.

    Friday July 01 - 138.6 - Happy Canada Day : - ) I will try to keep it reasonable today after work when all of the festivities are going on. This morning shows me up 0.9 above last month's start weight.
    Saturday July 02 - 136.2 - Huh? Well, I'll take it : - ) Danced my *kitten* off at the park right near my house. We too had a big rain storm at one point and got drenched. Ran under a tree, the band temporarily stopped so we went back to my place to change clothes and went back when we heard the band start back up. We got a beautiful rainbow after all of that : - )
    Sunday July 03 - 138.4 - I went into the red a little bit (18) yesterday which rarely happens. The scale has reflected it. It is supposed to rain here for today and tomorrow, so I got all of the grass cut and stuff yesterday. Today I will pick away at indoor stuff, get the floors washed etc.
    Monday July 04 - 141.0 - Ouch
    Tuesday July 05 - 140.4 - Very late dinner last night, so hoping to see a good drop tomorrow as I anticipate a normal eating window tonight. Went to see the Elvis movie, then watched the Macy's July 4th celebration on TV.
    Wednesday July 06 - 138.6 - Okay, back to the month's start weight
    Thursday July 07 - 138.6 - Expected a big drop today, so very much activity and little food. Maybe it will take a couple of days, or maybe my body likes it best at this weight.
    Friday July 08 - 138.5 - So quick to gain, so slooowww to take off. Banner week, lots of exercise and healthy food choices. I honestly had expected a better drop. Friday night is usually when I eat something a bit more indulgent (but staying within calories). We'll see.
    Saturday July 09 - 137.7 - I did have 4 wings last night. Weekends I definitely eat a little differently. I also have more time for working out on my days off, but I don't get the steps on my pedometre that I do while waitressing during the week.
    Sunday July 10 - 138.8 - Taking the gain in stride.
    Monday July 11 - 141.0 - I don't get it : - (
    Tuesday July 12 - 139.8 - Lots of sweating in the yard after work yesterday.
    Wednesday July 13 - 138.6 - Back to this month's start weight again. Too scary to climb up into the 140s, which was my weight 2 years ago.
    Thursday July 14 - 139.5 - I weighed at 4am, so am okay with the rise.

    Start weight this month: 138.6
    EW:
  • TinaLeigh67
    TinaLeigh67 Posts: 669 Member
    My name is Tina, Height: 5'6" Age: 55
    MFP starting weight: 149.2 (3/30/21)
    May start: 128.4 May end: 127.4
    June results: -1.0
    July goal: maintenance of 128-132

    I was not going to participate this month but realized soft diet restrictions lift as of the 6th. So I know as I incorporate more food, the scales will move. Goal is still to maintain weight. I would love to get to 125, but it has taken surgery and very little food to get to 128. I am happy around 130, so I believe I will focus on maintaining and working out. Need to tighten up now.

    7/01: 128.6 (128.9 trend)
    7/02: DNW
    7/03: 125.8 (128.1 trend) not my scales so I'm not thinking this is accurate. Thought I would post anyway. Certain when I get home, that number will jump up
    7/04: DNW
    7/05: DNW
    7/06: 129.0 (128.1 trend) I knew that scale was not right. Oh well, still within range.
    7/07: 129.4 (128.3 trend) really need to be mindful now of my food intake. Starting to log again
    7/08: 129.6 (128.4 trend) keeps creeping up
    7/09: DNW
    7/10: DNW a bit of indulging this weekend so the scale will probably show that tomorrow
    7/11: 131.8 (129.6 trend) time to get the tracking going and keep from gaining any more. I have been enjoying the solid food though.
    7/12: 131.2 (129.8 trend) got in the habit of snacking to keep calories up. Having a hard time stopping
    7/13: 129.0 (129.7 trend)
    7/14: 128.0 (129.5 trend) didn't eat much yesterday. Had several doctors appointments so it was just grab a piece of fruit and a protein drink to have in-between. Then my car got hit in a parking lot between first and second appointment. GRRRRR. Not what I needed! Ended up being so frazzled, that I forgot to stop at the lab and get my bloodwork drawn. Fortunately no one was hurt and the damage was fairly minimal. So glad I have an old car and a few dings don't look too out of place :D Car is to be handed down to my teenage son next year, so I told him I was breaking it in for him. He didn't find it funny
  • mthomas0228
    mthomas0228 Posts: 594 Member
    Height 5'4" Age:52
    Ultimate Goal Weight 127-134 lbs.

    March Start Weight: 194.8 lbs.
    April Start Weight: 189.4 lbs.
    May Start Weight: 184.1 lbs.
    June Start Weight: 181.8 lbs.
    July Start Weight: 175.4 lbs.

    July Goals: Running 3 x per week, Body Strength Workouts, Mindful Way of Eating, Daily Accountability

    7/01: 175.4 Yesterday was a running day + core workout. NSV: I ordered a dress online in an XL and Large to see which would fit best for an event this week and then decided to order the Medium just in case. It arrived last night, and the medium is the clear winner!
    7/02: 175.2 Yesterday was a running day + upper body strength workout. Switched my Saturday run to Friday due to a forecast of all day thunderstorms on Saturday and had to run in the 90+heat...so miserable but got it done! And do you think it is actually thunderstorming now that it is Saturday....no!
    7/03: 175.0 Yesterday was a full body HIIT workout and other than that a very sedentary day, need to move more today.
    7/04: 174.7 Yesterday was a scheduled rest day but got in a good number of steps going for a walk with my husband and then out shopping. Today I hit the 20 lbs. weight loss mark & am no longer in the obese range for BMI... YAY!!
    7/05: 173.7 Yesterday was a running day + full body endurance workout with weights. My meals for most of today and tomorrow are mostly out of my control (and I plan on alcoholic beverages tonight which I have been limiting while losing weight) but will do as well as I can but fully expect to see a gain when I weigh in again on 7/7 but also fully know it will come right back down when I return to my normal schedule.
    7/06: (Out of town, will not be able to weigh-in) Yesterday was an upper body endurance workout before I left town and then lots of steps afterwards, hit 24,000+ for the day.
    7/07: 177.0 Back home to weigh-in this morning, scale is up 3.3 lbs. from Tuesday's weigh-in. I was expecting this and know it is not a real "gain'. The important thing is I am in a place where I can have days that are indulgence days and then get right back to working on my goals without being derailed. This is a big improvement for me!
    7/08: 175.6 Scale is moving back down, which is encouraging but woke up feeling sick this morning. So far testing negative for C19 & hoping it's not strep either. Going to take it easy today, no workouts, lots of fluids.
    7/09: 173.8 Still sick but still testing negative so that's good news. Have head congestion, sore throat, fever, headache, body aches, chills, super weak & tired, so definitely have something but fingers crossed it doesn't last long.
    7/10: 173.3 Took my 3rd Covid test today, after 2 negatives the 3rd one came back positive.
    7/11: 172.6 Was able to do a tele-visit with a nurse practitioner yesterday through my state's board of health and got approved for a prescription for a Covid medicine and was able to receive it same day. Supposed to make a world of difference in recovery, hope so!
    7/12: 172.6 I wouldn't say I am feeling "better" but more feeling "not as bad". Does that make sense, lol!
    7/13: DNW
    7/14: 172.7 It's been a week since any activity/workout...going to try a slow, short walk today (I won't be near anyone). Symptom wise, still congested, coughing, head pain, and weak feeling. I am trying to focus on the fact that I AM feeling better and not getting in my head, wondering about if I have lost the strength/fitness I had before C19 and will need to rebuild from scratch or if I just need to fully recover and I will be able to pick-up where I was before. Reality is probably somewhere in between.
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  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,198 Member
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    My name is Donna. I am 5’ 5” tall, 62 years old and from the Midwest USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.
    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

    Starting Weight (from July 1st): 202.8
    Goal: 197.8 (Five lb Loss)
    Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx

    **************************************ONE DAY, ONE STEP, ONE DECISION AT A TIME************************************


    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.



    07/01-202.8-(Trend Weight 203.0)-
    07/02-202.6-(Trend Weight 203.2)-
    07/03-204.6-(Trend Weight 203.4)-
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    07/11-195.6-(Trend Weight 201.8)-
    07/12-196.6-(Trend Weight 201.3)-

    07/13-197.0-(Trend Weight 200.8)- Another reading in the wrong direction. I have no idea why except all of this must be related to Covid. Maybe I’m on the mend soon? Yesterday I tried a little fasting but was careful to eat when I felt the glucose slightly dropping. I ended up under 1100 calories. Still not much exercise but meals were small and carefully chosen. Lack of exercise doesn’t let me burn off what I’ve eaten so maybe that is the answer? Anyway, I’m going forward with a positive attitude. I think I am firmly in Onederland with or without the virus. I’ve just got to trust the process. It has been a long time since I have been able to go this many days in a row following my diet without interruption of travel (or anything else). I’ll admit that a time or two I wanted to comfort myself after the covid diagnosis with food because “I deserve it”. But then, I quickly realized that what I really deserve is to be healthy and happy and not trapped in a sick, old, weak, tired body. I’ve been working hard on this and being sick has given me the time to focus on myself. Dieting is never easy but I’ve kept my resolve strong, worked through the cravings and planned for the hunger.

    07/14-197.4-(Trend Weight 200.5)- Scale (only 1 yr old) with new batteries (2 weeks ago but admittedly cheap ones) decided to go bonkers today. I must have weighed 18 times. If I lean forward enough I could weigh 195.X . If I move the scale to a whole different room, I could weigh 200.4 . Most of the weights were in the 197’s. That feels most right to me because I ate right up to my 1400 calories yesterday but my final food was at 2:00 am when I was starving and feeling weak. Luckily I had calories to spare. In case I decide on a new scale sometime soon, does anyone have a good recommendation?

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  • zukppi75
    zukppi75 Posts: 80 Member
    Hello everyone!

    Goal for July: Lose 1,5kg (-0,7 per week): 126,2kg.
    Next goal: lose 6,5 kg in 2 months (Sep 14th): 121,2kg.

    Plan:
    - Eat less sugar
    - Avoid eating between meals
    - Log everything

    2022-07-14 - 127,7kg - Let's do it!
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  • msashleybing
    msashleybing Posts: 40 Member
    @deepwoodslady I have a $20 scale from Target. I lost 0.2 from an exasperated sign this morning. Not sure I trust mine much anymore, lol!

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    Name: Ashley
    Height: 5'7"
    Age: 28
    July start weight: 202-205lbs
    1st goal weight: 190lbs
    UGW: 125-130lbs

    I am just starting my weight loss journey. I gained a bunch of weight during pregnancy and my little man is almost a year old now. It's time for me to drop the baby weight!

    7/10 - 200.6lbs
    Notes: I have been watching the scale bounce around the same 5 lbs for the last 6 months. I kept talking about losing the weight, but also kept procrastinating. I'm biting the bullet now and getting back in shape. I did 40 minutes of plates last night and am making today my official day one.

    7/11 - 200.0

    7/12 - 201.8
    Notes: I didn't weigh in first thing this morning and hubby made breakfast. I'm not convinced that explains all of the weight gain, but we'll see.

    7/13 - 200.6
    Notes: Fluctuation is normal. I want to only see drops and that's not realistic. Keeping my calories counts in check is harder than I expected.

    7/14 - 200.0
  • krlove80
    krlove80 Posts: 7 Member
    Thanks @tinacuso B)

    Hello My name is Karey
    Age: 41
    Height: 5'10"
    Goal: To drop 10lbs or more by 8/24/2022 and maintain healthy blood sugar levels.

    Starting:
    7/12/2022 - 275.8lbs
    7/13/2022 - 273.7lbs
    7/14/2022 - Stayed at a friends last night, so was not home to weigh myself this morning. However, my blood sugars have improved A LOT from being in the high 200's mg/dL now between 75-95 mg/dL <3
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  • HollyL7714
    HollyL7714 Posts: 66 Member
    Name: Holly
    Height: 5'5" Age: 34
    Starting Weight (May 18): 150 lbs
    July Starting Weight: 142.1
    July goal: 139
    UGW: 125

    7/1: 142.1
    7/2: 142 Went on a 3.3 mile hike up a mountain yesterday. Really breathtaking view at the top.
    7/3: 141.6
    7/4: 140.8 Yesterday I did some yoga then 45 minutes of circuit training. I had a few bad days, but I'm happy to be back on track with food and exercise.
    7/5: 141.1
    7/6: 140.9
    7/7: 141.8 Walked from my house to downtown yesterday evening (about 4 miles) and got icecream. Consequently, the icecream put me over, but it was so good.I'll have to try not to make that a habit.
    7/8: 141.1 Went for a walk yesterday, then got in some yoga and a little HIT
    7/9: 141.1
    7/10: 140.7 Did 35 minutes of HIIT yesterday 🥵🥵
    7/11: 140.8
    7/12: 140.2 Was feeling sore yesterday, so I took a rest day and did some light stretching.
    7/13: 140.3 Did some yoga and a core workout
    7/14: 142 I expected a jump this morning. Early weigh in and went for dinner and a movie last night. It was a bit of an indulgent day.
    7/15: 141.4 Did a lower body strength workout and some meal prep for the week.. trying something new.
  • HollyL7714
    HollyL7714 Posts: 66 Member
    dawnbgethealthy wrote: »
    @HollyL7714

    What movie did you see?
    And where did you go to dinner?

    We went to Wendy's 😕 Not the greatest choice. Then we saw Who Framed Roger Rabbit at this old school theater in town. We sat up in the balcony seating.. it was pretty neat. I haven't seen that movie since I was a kid!

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