August 2022 Accountability Month - Check-In
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I am Dawn
5'2", 61 and 5/6th : - )
I have been on MFP since October 2018.
I am close to 10 pounds heavier than this time last year.
Hoping to drop weight this month, but have extended company coming, an old friend who is a chef and cooks amazing meals. So much for my grilled chicken with veggies or salad. I will do my best.
I gained 0.6 last month
Monday August 01 - 139.2 - Using last month's EW. A holiday in my Province today, but not a food holiday. I am working.
Tuesday August 02 - 138.6 - Hoping to continue to see drops before my company arrives on Saturday so that I have a "cushion". Feeling pretty lean this morning.
Wednesday August 03 - 139.0 - I had planned a cleanse for later in August, but Wild Rose has been discontinued. It is a bunch of herbs and a food plan. I do know the food columns of what to have 80% of each day etc. The herbs are organ specific. I will be looking into what else is available. Does anyone have a good kit that they use?
Thursday August 04 - 138.8 - Going to keep it very light for the next couple of days before my company arrives. He is a chef and I expect to be eating more (and richer) food than usual starting Saturday for 8 days
Friday August 05 - 139.9 - Quite surprised at this jump up, I had a very good day exercise and food wise. Going to try to take it in stride, actually feeling lean this morning.
Saturday August 06 - 138.1 - That was the last of being "good" for the next 8 days. I am going to try not to be rude and sit at the kitchen table at my laptop reading and writing into these forums while I have company (in a couple more hours from now). I will be logging and weighing, just not sure if I will make it on here or not.
Sunday August 07 - 136.2
Monday August 08 - 138.3 - eating amazing meals
Tuesday August 09 - 138.8 - Surprised (but glad) that it wasn't more, especially since I was up and weighing at 5am. Getting stuff done before my company wakes up : - )
Wednesday August 10 - 139.8 - Really not too bad considering the rich food that I have been eating
Thursday August 11 -
Friday August 12 - 139.8
Saturday August 13 - 139.8 - Wow, usually my weight fluctuates like crazy, but staying at the same number is cool, especially after eating so very well all week with my Chef friend here whipping up all sorts of rich foods accompanied by wine.
Sunday August 14 - 141.3 - Well, it caught up with me. Lots of good leftovers over the next few days, I will try to keep the quantities low. - I see that I had my dates mixed up. Fixed them
Monday August 15 - 140.1 - I still have some really good food left, but will keep the portions smaller, and no wine or cocktails.
Tuesday August 16 - 139.4 - Still working on leftovers, tonight should be the last. I am going to have pesto that was made out of things in my garden with some Konjac pasta (10 calories for the whole pack), a bit of chicken mixed in and a salad. It would be nice to see that 136.2 from Aug 07th again soon.
Wednesday August 17 - 139.1 - It seems to be coming down. I am working at it.
Thursday August 18 - 137.7 - That was very nice to see this morning.
Friday August 19 - 137.8 - Felt quite lean this morning. Working a split shift today and expect to eat more calories than I have been this entire week.
Saturday August 20 - 138.8 - Up a pound. I worked late, so ate late. Burned a whole lot of calories running around work.
Sunday August 21 - 138.7 - Had hoped for a bigger drop than that, but it is what it is: Very easy and quick to put it on, but very hard and slow to take it off
Monday August 22 - 139.1 - MFP again saying that I should be 119 by eating like I do. Just 20 pounds off of the 2 year predictions. Quite surprised to see a gain today, maybe I overheated and body is holding on to water
Tuesday August 23 - 138.1 - Hmm. Okay. Still trying to learn to deal with the fluctuations, I do think that I am taking it better than I used to, but again, I would rather be fluctuating around in the 120s. Keeping at it, maybe some day.
Month start: 139.2
Month end:4 -
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My name is Tina, Height: 5'6" Age: 55
MFP starting weight: 149.2 (3/30/21)
July end weight: 130.0
July results: +1.4
August goal: maintenance of 128-132
My goal this month is to maintain weight as well as increase activity. I will be moving at some point this month so I will be doing a lot of packing. Have been waiting for a definite start date on a new job, but they are still going through the process of doing background checks and such. I currently work for the State and have been accepted for another position with the State. Unfortunately, they won't just open my personnel file and retrieve the information they already have, they are doing it all over again from scratch. It has been over a month since they began. It's very frustrating. Anyway, somehow I am hoping to find time to increase workouts/walks while packing and preparing for a wedding.
8/01: DNW
8/02: DNW
8/03: 129.0 (129.4 trend)
8/04: 128.0 (129.2 trend)
8/05: DNW
8/06: DNW
8/07: DNW
8/08: DNW
8/09: DNW
8/10: 130.6 (130.0 trend)
8/11: DNW
8/12: 130.8 (130.2 trend)
8/13: 129.0 (130.1 trend)
8/14: DNW
8/15: 129.4 (129.9 trend)
8/16: 129.0 (129.8 trend)
8/17: 129.0 (129.7 trend)
8/18: DNW
8/19: 131.0 (130.0 trend)
8/20: DNW
8/21: 127.8 (129.4 trend)
8/22: 130.6 (129.6 trend) Knew yesterdays had to be a fluke. Oh well. Still within range.
8/23: 131.2 (129.8 trend) Need to nip this in the bud now! First day at new job. Going to be interesting4 -
Hi, all! I am a 2x cancer survivor dealing with Hypothyroidism, early Menopause, and Plantar Fasciitis, trying to lose weight to feel stronger, keep up with my kids, and hopefully be able to find clothes that work with my body's shape post-mastectomy and four pregnancies/three c-sections.
Height: 5'4"
Age: 45
January Starting Weight: 194.7
February Starting Weight: 196.1
March Starting Weight: 189.8
April Starting Weight: 187.0
May Starting Weight: 185.8
June Starting Weight:
July Starting Weight: 190.7
August Starting Weight: 190.1
Goals: Plan and Log all food, Quit sugary drinks, Manage midnight eating, increase gym time, stretch.
08/01: 190.1 - Mindful midnight eating.
08/02: 188.7 - Went swimming. Limited my iced tea/lemonade consumption to 1 glass at work.
08/03: 190.1 - Later dinner with family, heavy carbs in that meal, stress ate before bed. Sigh.
08/04: 188.6 - Stayed within my calories.
08/05: 190.0 - My "guesstimate" calories were waaaaaay off.
08/06: 190.5 - Still combating late night hunger/cravings.
08/07: 190.5 - Zumba day. It was a lot of fun, but my left hip isn't having fun today. Lol!
08/08: 190.7 - Had a sugary drink at work again but only ate roasted veggies when I came home late.
08/09: 189.8 - Working hard at work.
08/10: 189.6 - Did not overindulge at dinner.
08/11: 188.6 - Day off and did well staying in calorie range.
08/12: 191.3 - This was a doctor's office morning weight. is my scale a few pounds off???
08/13: 190.5 - I woke up to this number, so maybe it is my weight that is up and not the scale.
08/14: 190.6
08/15: 190.7
08/16: 190.5 - Work exercise is not enough to make up for the calories I am eating.
08/17: 190.3
08/18: 190.3
08/19: 189.9 - Cut back on my calories at dinner.
08/20: DNW - Worked 14 hours and I was tired.
08/21: DNW - My 9 y/o daughter woke me up crying that she did not feel well. I sensed it was Covid and sure enough, the home test confirmed that after two and a half years, Covid finally caught up to us. Broke her heart and mine that she is sick and that she will be missing her whole first week of school. I fell back onto my coping habit of overeating to deal with my feelings. I am ashamed that I am not stronger when it comes to this issue.
08/22: DNW - too much going on with the start of school and taking care of my daughter and disinfecting the house.
08/23 - 191.2 - I know I am off track.
08/24 - 191.4 - I knew the first week of school would be a whirlwind, with one staring middle school and my youngest starting kindergarten, but with all the added strain of keeping Covid contained and worrying about my daughter, I feel like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz when her and her house was pulled up and spinning around inside a tornado.5 -
August Start Weight: 172.2
August Goal Weight: Return to maintenance range (160-165)
August 1: 172.2
August 2: 169.6
August 3: 167.6
August 4: 166.2
August 5: 165.8
August 6: 164.6
August 7: 165.8
August 8: 167
Week 1 loss - 5.2
August 9: 166.2
August 10: 167.6
August 11: 167.4
August 12: 166.8
August 13: 164
August 14: 163.8
August 15: 165.2
Week 2 loss - 1.8
August 16: 164.4
August 17: 164.6
August 18: 166.8
August 19: 167.8
August 20: 166.8
August 21: 167.8
August 22: 164.8
Week 3 loss - 0.4
August 23: 164
August 24: 163.65 -
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 31): 201.6
Goal: 196.6 (Five lb Loss)
Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx
**************************************ONE DAY, ONE STEP, ONE DECISION AT A TIME************************************
COLOR CODE: Fuchsia is a Happy Weight Loss for me. Blue is a sad weight gain. Black is no change.
08/01-201.2-(Trend Weight 201.4)-
08/02-202.0-(Trend Weight 201.4)-
08/03-201.6-(Trend Weight 201.4)-
08/04-200.6-(Trend Weight 201.3)-
08/05-200.2-(Trend Weight 201.2)-
08/06-198.8-(Trend Weight 201.0)-
08/07-198.2-(Trend Weight 200.7)-
08/08-196.4-(Trend Weight 200.3)-
08/09-198.8-(Trend Weight 200.1)-
08/10-197.0-(Trend Weight 199.8)-
08/11-198.0-(Trend Weight 199.6)-
08/12-197.8-(Trend Weight 199.4)-
08/13-198.4-(Trend Weight 199.3)-
08/14-200.2-(Trend Weight 199.4)-
08/15-199.0-(Trend Weight 199.4)-
08/16-200.6-(Trend Weight 199.5
08/17-200.4-(Trend Weight 199.6)-
08/18-202.6-(Trend Weight 199.9)-
08/19-201.6-(Trend Weight 200.0)-
08/20-201.8-(Trend Weight 200.2)-
08/21-200.0-(Trend Weight 200.2)-
08/22-200.0-(Trend Weight 200.2)-
08/23-201.0-(Trend Weight 200.2)- I forgot to take my meds yesterday in all the reno hupla, so it was too late for the heart-healthy water pill. My feet are pretty bloated and it showed up on the scale. Today I’ll take my pill for sure and that may give me a more accurate picture of my true weight. Tomorrow I travel to the cardiologist so lunch or dinner will be out but I will really weigh my options! One of my handymen was put in the hospital with either appendix or intestine infection issues. They are still doing testing. I’m down to one guy and he is the lazier one. But he’s here today putting his 60 to 90 minutes in so I suppose I am supposed to be grateful. No quality sleep last night, so I’m a bit grumpy as you can see but I do speak truth.
08/24-200.6-(Trend Weight 200.3)- I forgot to pull the water pill from the day before’s cubby (because I forgot to take it the day before) so now I am several days without it. Can’t take it today because I am traveling to cardiologist. My weight is up (probably related) from starting point by 0.4 and that is a disappointment. I’ll take it for sure tomorrow and I will watch my dinner out today! I hate when I can’t get my steps in when that is just about the only exercise I am approved for right now!
08/25-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
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08/27-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
08/28-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
08/29-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
08/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
08/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
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I am Dawn
5'2", 61 and 5/6th : - )
I have been on MFP since October 2018.
I am close to 10 pounds heavier than this time last year.
Hoping to drop weight this month, but have extended company coming, an old friend who is a chef and cooks amazing meals. So much for my grilled chicken with veggies or salad. I will do my best.
I gained 0.6 last month
Monday August 01 - 139.2 - Using last month's EW. A holiday in my Province today, but not a food holiday. I am working.
Tuesday August 02 - 138.6 - Hoping to continue to see drops before my company arrives on Saturday so that I have a "cushion". Feeling pretty lean this morning.
Wednesday August 03 - 139.0 - I had planned a cleanse for later in August, but Wild Rose has been discontinued. It is a bunch of herbs and a food plan. I do know the food columns of what to have 80% of each day etc. The herbs are organ specific. I will be looking into what else is available. Does anyone have a good kit that they use?
Thursday August 04 - 138.8 - Going to keep it very light for the next couple of days before my company arrives. He is a chef and I expect to be eating more (and richer) food than usual starting Saturday for 8 days
Friday August 05 - 139.9 - Quite surprised at this jump up, I had a very good day exercise and food wise. Going to try to take it in stride, actually feeling lean this morning.
Saturday August 06 - 138.1 - That was the last of being "good" for the next 8 days. I am going to try not to be rude and sit at the kitchen table at my laptop reading and writing into these forums while I have company (in a couple more hours from now). I will be logging and weighing, just not sure if I will make it on here or not.
Sunday August 07 - 136.2
Monday August 08 - 138.3 - eating amazing meals
Tuesday August 09 - 138.8 - Surprised (but glad) that it wasn't more, especially since I was up and weighing at 5am. Getting stuff done before my company wakes up : - )
Wednesday August 10 - 139.8 - Really not too bad considering the rich food that I have been eating
Thursday August 11 -
Friday August 12 - 139.8
Saturday August 13 - 139.8 - Wow, usually my weight fluctuates like crazy, but staying at the same number is cool, especially after eating so very well all week with my Chef friend here whipping up all sorts of rich foods accompanied by wine.
Sunday August 14 - 141.3 - Well, it caught up with me. Lots of good leftovers over the next few days, I will try to keep the quantities low. - I see that I had my dates mixed up. Fixed them
Monday August 15 - 140.1 - I still have some really good food left, but will keep the portions smaller, and no wine or cocktails.
Tuesday August 16 - 139.4 - Still working on leftovers, tonight should be the last. I am going to have pesto that was made out of things in my garden with some Konjac pasta (10 calories for the whole pack), a bit of chicken mixed in and a salad. It would be nice to see that 136.2 from Aug 07th again soon.
Wednesday August 17 - 139.1 - It seems to be coming down. I am working at it.
Thursday August 18 - 137.7 - That was very nice to see this morning.
Friday August 19 - 137.8 - Felt quite lean this morning. Working a split shift today and expect to eat more calories than I have been this entire week.
Saturday August 20 - 138.8 - Up a pound. I worked late, so ate late. Burned a whole lot of calories running around work.
Sunday August 21 - 138.7 - Had hoped for a bigger drop than that, but it is what it is: Very easy and quick to put it on, but very hard and slow to take it off
Monday August 22 - 139.1 - MFP again saying that I should be 119 by eating like I do. Just 20 pounds off of the 2 year predictions. Quite surprised to see a gain today, maybe I overheated and body is holding on to water. Ate 1043 only in calories yesterday.
Tuesday August 23 - 138.1 - Hmm. Okay. Still trying to learn to deal with the fluctuations, I do think that I am taking it better than I used to, but again, I would rather be fluctuating around in the 120s. Keeping at it, maybe some day.
Wednesday August 24 - 138.8 - It seems that if I am anywhere over 1100 calories for the day that I see a gain. That is not sustainable long term.
Month start: 139.2
Month end:4 -
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.
August Start Weight 169.4 lbs.
August Goals: Running 3 x per week, Body Strength Workouts, Mindful Way of Eating, Daily Accountability
August 01: 169.4 Stuck at this exact number for like 5 days, I'm patient, eventually it will drop and reflect the work I am putting in. Going to resume running today for the 1st time in almost 1 month (wasn't able to run most of July due to Covid/Covid recovery), will be interesting to see where my running fitness is.
August 02: 169.2 Successful day yesterday! Went on a short run, felt good, but will need to slowly build back up my mileage to where it was + did a full body endurance workout with weights.
August 03: 168.9 Yesterday was a Yogalates workout + a walk. Dinner was a bit heavier (calories still within my range), so pleased to see a loss today on the scale!
August 04: DNW
August 05: DNW
August 06: DNW
August 07: DNW
August 08: DNW
August 09: DNW
August 10: DNW
August 11: DNW
August 12: DNW
August 13: DNW Been out of town and got back late last night and slept in this morning so will weigh in tomorrow. Expect to be a up with a few vacation pounds but will work to be back down in the next week.
August 14: 171.0 Not too bad (I'd hoped to stay under a 3 lb. gain, so sucess!) My goal is to be back in the 169s before next Sunday. Went for a long walk yesterday, today is technically a rest day but will be very active getting things done around the house/yard.
August 15: 170.1 Vacation weight is coming off! Delicious meal at home last night with herbs, tomatoes, peppers, and zucchini from our garden mixed with some red lentil pasta.
August 16: 169.4 Yay, back to my round start weight! Yesterday went for a walk and did a Pilates workout. My running and more strenuous workouts are on hold for the moment due to some inflammation in my knee, it's always something:) Need to meal plan and grocery shop today, husband is making salsa as we are in tomato overload from the garden.
August 17: 169.0 Didn't get my lunch time walk + weights workout in on my lunch hour yesterday because was tied up on work calls and then was off to run errands for 3 hours after work. At least I got some steps in doing that! Grabbed Chick Fil A on the way home but just got nuggets and made my own chicken Ceasar salad when I got home for dinner.
August 18: 168.4 Pretty happy with the number on the scale this morning! The temps are much cooler this week, so felt like cooking yesterday, took advantage of some of the tomatoes & herbs from the garden and made a pomodoro sauce for a baked gnocchi dish. I ate the serving that fit into my calorie allotment but truthfully, I wanted to eat the entire pan! I didn't, so that's a win!!
August 19: 168.9 No reason for this, just normal body fluctuations. But I do feel bloated today (which is not usual) so maybe that's it. Excited it's the weekend, I'm throwing a party on Sunday for my daughter, so much to do!
August 20: 168.1 In major party prep mode, should get lots of steps today but also need to make sure I make the time to get my workout in. Not making myself a priority is how I gained this weight to begin with. Have a great one, everyone!
August 21: 167.5
August 22: 167.5 Averaged about 14,000 steps each day over the weekend even without getting a workout in, I'm exhausted but it was all worth it giving my daughter a fun party! Ate what I wanted at the party but tried to be mindful of portions, happy to see that I didn't gain from it! My focus this week is getting back to my consistent workouts.
August 23: DNW
August 24: 167.9 normal weight fluctuations... Really feel like running today, may try an easy, short run to see how my knee feels. Been dealing with some swelling and pain there for a couple of weeks without any real reason. My doctor cleared me to run in a compression sleeve as long as there is no pain.
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My name is Tina, Height: 5'6" Age: 55
MFP starting weight: 149.2 (3/30/21)
July end weight: 130.0
July results: +1.4
August goal: maintenance of 128-132
My goal this month is to maintain weight as well as increase activity. I will be moving at some point this month so I will be doing a lot of packing. Have been waiting for a definite start date on a new job, but they are still going through the process of doing background checks and such. I currently work for the State and have been accepted for another position with the State. Unfortunately, they won't just open my personnel file and retrieve the information they already have, they are doing it all over again from scratch. It has been over a month since they began. It's very frustrating. Anyway, somehow I am hoping to find time to increase workouts/walks while packing and preparing for a wedding.
8/01: DNW
8/02: DNW
8/03: 129.0 (129.4 trend)
8/04: 128.0 (129.2 trend)
8/05: DNW
8/06: DNW
8/07: DNW
8/08: DNW
8/09: DNW
8/10: 130.6 (130.0 trend)
8/11: DNW
8/12: 130.8 (130.2 trend)
8/13: 129.0 (130.1 trend)
8/14: DNW
8/15: 129.4 (129.9 trend)
8/16: 129.0 (129.8 trend)
8/17: 129.0 (129.7 trend)
8/18: DNW
8/19: 131.0 (130.0 trend)
8/20: DNW
8/21: 127.8 (129.4 trend)
8/22: 130.6 (129.6 trend)
8/23: 131.2 (129.8 trend) Need to nip this in the bud now! First day at new job. Going to be interesting
8/24: 131.4 (130.0 trend)
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My name is Tina, Height: 5'6" Age: 55
MFP starting weight: 149.2 (3/30/21)
July end weight: 130.0
July results: +1.4
August goal: maintenance of 128-132
My goal this month is to maintain weight as well as increase activity. I will be moving at some point this month so I will be doing a lot of packing. Have been waiting for a definite start date on a new job, but they are still going through the process of doing background checks and such. I currently work for the State and have been accepted for another position with the State. Unfortunately, they won't just open my personnel file and retrieve the information they already have, they are doing it all over again from scratch. It has been over a month since they began. It's very frustrating. Anyway, somehow I am hoping to find time to increase workouts/walks while packing and preparing for a wedding.
8/01: DNW
8/02: DNW
8/03: 129.0 (129.4 trend)
8/04: 128.0 (129.2 trend)
8/05: DNW
8/06: DNW
8/07: DNW
8/08: DNW
8/09: DNW
8/10: 130.6 (130.0 trend)
8/11: DNW
8/12: 130.8 (130.2 trend)
8/13: 129.0 (130.1 trend)
8/14: DNW
8/15: 129.4 (129.9 trend)
8/16: 129.0 (129.8 trend)
8/17: 129.0 (129.7 trend)
8/18: DNW
8/19: 131.0 (130.0 trend)
8/20: DNW
8/21: 127.8 (129.4 trend)
8/22: 130.6 (129.6 trend)
8/23: 131.2 (129.8 trend) Need to nip this in the bud now! First day at new job. Going to be interesting
8/24: 131.4 (130.0 trend)
8/25: 130.0 (130.0 trend) This is better. Wedding dress arrived yesterday. Fits. Need to keep it that way😁 New home, new job, new schedule is challenging. Too old to make so many changes at one time!4 -
August Start Weight: 172.2
August Goal Weight: Return to maintenance range (160-165)
August 1: 172.2
August 2: 169.6
August 3: 167.6
August 4: 166.2
August 5: 165.8
August 6: 164.6
August 7: 165.8
August 8: 167
Week 1 loss - 5.2
August 9: 166.2
August 10: 167.6
August 11: 167.4
August 12: 166.8
August 13: 164
August 14: 163.8
August 15: 165.2
Week 2 loss - 1.8
August 16: 164.4
August 17: 164.6
August 18: 166.8
August 19: 167.8
August 20: 166.8
August 21: 167.8
August 22: 164.8
Week 3 loss - 0.4
August 23: 164
August 24: 163.6
August 25: 162.64 -
@TinaLeigh67
You sure do have a lot going on!
I hope that the new job will settle in quickly for you.
Soooo close to your wedding day!3 -
I am Dawn
5'2", 61 and 5/6th : - )
I have been on MFP since October 2018.
I am close to 10 pounds heavier than this time last year.
Hoping to drop weight this month, but have extended company coming, an old friend who is a chef and cooks amazing meals. So much for my grilled chicken with veggies or salad. I will do my best.
I gained 0.6 last month
Monday August 01 - 139.2 - Using last month's EW. A holiday in my Province today, but not a food holiday. I am working.
Tuesday August 02 - 138.6 - Hoping to continue to see drops before my company arrives on Saturday so that I have a "cushion". Feeling pretty lean this morning.
Wednesday August 03 - 139.0 - I had planned a cleanse for later in August, but Wild Rose has been discontinued. It is a bunch of herbs and a food plan. I do know the food columns of what to have 80% of each day etc. The herbs are organ specific. I will be looking into what else is available. Does anyone have a good kit that they use?
Thursday August 04 - 138.8 - Going to keep it very light for the next couple of days before my company arrives. He is a chef and I expect to be eating more (and richer) food than usual starting Saturday for 8 days
Friday August 05 - 139.9 - Quite surprised at this jump up, I had a very good day exercise and food wise. Going to try to take it in stride, actually feeling lean this morning.
Saturday August 06 - 138.1 - That was the last of being "good" for the next 8 days. I am going to try not to be rude and sit at the kitchen table at my laptop reading and writing into these forums while I have company (in a couple more hours from now). I will be logging and weighing, just not sure if I will make it on here or not.
Sunday August 07 - 136.2
Monday August 08 - 138.3 - eating amazing meals
Tuesday August 09 - 138.8 - Surprised (but glad) that it wasn't more, especially since I was up and weighing at 5am. Getting stuff done before my company wakes up : - )
Wednesday August 10 - 139.8 - Really not too bad considering the rich food that I have been eating
Thursday August 11 -
Friday August 12 - 139.8
Saturday August 13 - 139.8 - Wow, usually my weight fluctuates like crazy, but staying at the same number is cool, especially after eating so very well all week with my Chef friend here whipping up all sorts of rich foods accompanied by wine.
Sunday August 14 - 141.3 - Well, it caught up with me. Lots of good leftovers over the next few days, I will try to keep the quantities low. - I see that I had my dates mixed up. Fixed them
Monday August 15 - 140.1 - I still have some really good food left, but will keep the portions smaller, and no wine or cocktails.
Tuesday August 16 - 139.4 - Still working on leftovers, tonight should be the last. I am going to have pesto that was made out of things in my garden with some Konjac pasta (10 calories for the whole pack), a bit of chicken mixed in and a salad. It would be nice to see that 136.2 from Aug 07th again soon.
Wednesday August 17 - 139.1 - It seems to be coming down. I am working at it.
Thursday August 18 - 137.7 - That was very nice to see this morning.
Friday August 19 - 137.8 - Felt quite lean this morning. Working a split shift today and expect to eat more calories than I have been this entire week.
Saturday August 20 - 138.8 - Up a pound. I worked late, so ate late. Burned a whole lot of calories running around work.
Sunday August 21 - 138.7 - Had hoped for a bigger drop than that, but it is what it is: Very easy and quick to put it on, but very hard and slow to take it off
Monday August 22 - 139.1 - MFP again saying that I should be 119 by eating like I do. Just 20 pounds off of the 2 year predictions. Quite surprised to see a gain today, maybe I overheated and body is holding on to water. Ate 1043 only in calories yesterday.
Tuesday August 23 - 138.1 - Hmm. Okay. Still trying to learn to deal with the fluctuations, I do think that I am taking it better than I used to, but again, I would rather be fluctuating around in the 120s. Keeping at it, maybe some day.
Wednesday August 24 - 138.8 - It seems that if I am anywhere over 1100 calories for the day that I see a gain. That is not sustainable long term.
Thursday August 25 - 138.3 - Jumping around in weight as usual. Eating has changed up since my tomatoes are becoming ripe, tomato sandwich every day now : - )
Month start: 139.2
Month end:4 -
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 31): 201.6
Goal: 196.6 (Five lb Loss)
Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx
**************************************ONE DAY, ONE STEP, ONE DECISION AT A TIME************************************
COLOR CODE: Fuchsia is a Happy Weight Loss for me. Blue is a sad weight gain. Black is no change.
08/01-201.2-(Trend Weight 201.4)-
08/02-202.0-(Trend Weight 201.4)-
08/03-201.6-(Trend Weight 201.4)-
08/04-200.6-(Trend Weight 201.3)-
08/05-200.2-(Trend Weight 201.2)-
08/06-198.8-(Trend Weight 201.0)-
08/07-198.2-(Trend Weight 200.7)-
08/08-196.4-(Trend Weight 200.3)-
08/09-198.8-(Trend Weight 200.1)-
08/10-197.0-(Trend Weight 199.8)-
08/11-198.0-(Trend Weight 199.6)-
08/12-197.8-(Trend Weight 199.4)-
08/13-198.4-(Trend Weight 199.3)-
08/14-200.2-(Trend Weight 199.4)-
08/15-199.0-(Trend Weight 199.4)-
08/16-200.6-(Trend Weight 199.5
08/17-200.4-(Trend Weight 199.6)-
08/18-202.6-(Trend Weight 199.9)-
08/19-201.6-(Trend Weight 200.0)-
08/20-201.8-(Trend Weight 200.2)-
08/21-200.0-(Trend Weight 200.2)-
08/22-200.0-(Trend Weight 200.2)-
08/23-201.0-(Trend Weight 200.2)-
08/24-200.6-(Trend Weight 200.3)- I forgot to pull the water pill from the day before’s cubby (because I forgot to take it the day before) so now I am several days without it. Can’t take it today because I am traveling to cardiologist. My weight is up (probably related) from starting point by 0.4 and that is a disappointment. I’ll take it for sure tomorrow and I will watch my dinner out today! I hate when I can’t get my steps in when that is just about the only exercise I am approved for right now!
08/25-199.8-(Trend Weight 200.2)- Onederland! Trying to figure that one out. Travel yesterday with very very little movement. Restaurant meal. Normal (not enough) sleep. Normal TMI. No water pill yesterday due to the travel. However, I was up & down all night going #1. I guess my body deided to finally get rid of some fluid retention in my ankles on it’s own so that must be it. So…cardiologist said absolutely no exercise including taking walks! I honestly thought I was approved to at least do that! I am supposed to be re-introduced into everything while being medically supervised (in case of another heart attack). They are especially worried because I still cannot breathe well with exertion. So I must attend cardiac rehab for probably 12 weeks. Of course, that will mean a lot of travel since we don’t have anything like that around here. I’m very disappointed. They are sending me for dopplers on my legs to look for blockages due to some symptoms, my vascular issues, my lack of pulse in the left foot, and my high glucose diabetes. That will be mid September. They are also sending me to a pulmonary function test in mid-October to make sure there isn’t something different going on with the breathing. My lung nodule appears to be stable so maybe COPD? I did smoke for 35 years but I quit 15 years ago! Anyway, sharing what I got in the case that it helps someone go get that medical care you need. Difficulty breathing which is different from before when you exercise? Call your doctor!
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08/27-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
08/28-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
08/29-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
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@deepwoodslady - I am so sorry to hear about your breathing issues, Donna. Did they take some blood work to ensure that your breathing isn't related to something like anemia post surgery? I was anemic during pregnancy and I know that can make breathing normally difficult. Hugs to you!2
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Hi, all! I am a 2x cancer survivor dealing with Hypothyroidism, early Menopause, and Plantar Fasciitis, trying to lose weight to feel stronger, keep up with my kids, and hopefully be able to find clothes that work with my body's shape post-mastectomy and four pregnancies/three c-sections.
Height: 5'4"
Age: 45
January Starting Weight: 194.7
February Starting Weight: 196.1
March Starting Weight: 189.8
April Starting Weight: 187.0
May Starting Weight: 185.8
June Starting Weight:
July Starting Weight: 190.7
August Starting Weight: 190.1
Goals: Plan and Log all food, Quit sugary drinks, Manage midnight eating, increase gym time, stretch.
08/01: 190.1 - Mindful midnight eating.
08/02: 188.7 - Went swimming. Limited my iced tea/lemonade consumption to 1 glass at work.
08/03: 190.1 - Later dinner with family, heavy carbs in that meal, stress ate before bed. Sigh.
08/04: 188.6 - Stayed within my calories.
08/05: 190.0 - My "guesstimate" calories were waaaaaay off.
08/06: 190.5 - Still combating late night hunger/cravings.
08/07: 190.5 - Zumba day. It was a lot of fun, but my left hip isn't having fun today. Lol!
08/08: 190.7 - Had a sugary drink at work again but only ate roasted veggies when I came home late.
08/09: 189.8 - Working hard at work.
08/10: 189.6 - Did not overindulge at dinner.
08/11: 188.6 - Day off and did well staying in calorie range.
08/12: 191.3 - This was a doctor's office morning weight. is my scale a few pounds off???
08/13: 190.5 - I woke up to this number, so maybe it is my weight that is up and not the scale.
08/14: 190.6
08/15: 190.7
08/16: 190.5 - Work exercise is not enough to make up for the calories I am eating.
08/17: 190.3
08/18: 190.3
08/19: 189.9 - Cut back on my calories at dinner.
08/20: DNW - Worked 14 hours and I was tired.
08/21: DNW - My 9 y/o daughter woke me up crying that she did not feel well. I sensed it was Covid and sure enough, the home test confirmed that after two and a half years, Covid finally caught up to us. Broke her heart and mine that she is sick and that she will be missing her whole first week of school. I fell back onto my coping habit of overeating to deal with my feelings. I am ashamed that I am not stronger when it comes to this issue.
08/22: DNW - too much going on with the start of school and taking care of my daughter and disinfecting the house.
08/23: 191.2 - I know I am off track.
08/24: 191.4 - I knew the first week of school would be a whirlwind, with one staring middle school and my youngest starting kindergarten, but with all the added strain of keeping Covid contained and worrying about my daughter, I feel like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz when her and her house was pulled up and spinning around inside a tornado.
08/25: 191.2
08/26: 190.5 - My daughter is on the mend. It's going to be a long 10 days at work before the amusement park I work at closes for the summer season.4 -
@dawnbgethealthy - Hey, Lady! I thought it was only me that had to eat under 1100 calories to see a change. As you can tell by my stagnant numbers, I haven't psyched myself up to go that low again. I know hormones could be at play here, but I have always read that muscle burns more calories, so I was wondering if losing bone or muscle strength is also contributing to how many calories I can eat to lose weight.2
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My name is Tina, Height: 5'6" Age: 55
MFP starting weight: 149.2 (3/30/21)
July end weight: 130.0
July results: +1.4
August goal: maintenance of 128-132
My goal this month is to maintain weight as well as increase activity. I will be moving at some point this month so I will be doing a lot of packing. Have been waiting for a definite start date on a new job, but they are still going through the process of doing background checks and such. I currently work for the State and have been accepted for another position with the State. Unfortunately, they won't just open my personnel file and retrieve the information they already have, they are doing it all over again from scratch. It has been over a month since they began. It's very frustrating. Anyway, somehow I am hoping to find time to increase workouts/walks while packing and preparing for a wedding.
8/01: DNW
8/02: DNW
8/03: 129.0 (129.4 trend)
8/04: 128.0 (129.2 trend)
8/05: DNW
8/06: DNW
8/07: DNW
8/08: DNW
8/09: DNW
8/10: 130.6 (130.0 trend)
8/11: DNW
8/12: 130.8 (130.2 trend)
8/13: 129.0 (130.1 trend)
8/14: DNW
8/15: 129.4 (129.9 trend)
8/16: 129.0 (129.8 trend)
8/17: 129.0 (129.7 trend)
8/18: DNW
8/19: 131.0 (130.0 trend)
8/20: DNW
8/21: 127.8 (129.4 trend)
8/22: 130.6 (129.6 trend)
8/23: 131.2 (129.8 trend)
8/24: 131.4 (130.0 trend)
8/25: 130.0 (130.0 trend)
8/26: 128.6 (129.8 trend)4 -
BittersweetVita wrote: »@dawnbgethealthy - Hey, Lady! I thought it was only me that had to eat under 1100 calories to see a change. As you can tell by my stagnant numbers, I haven't psyched myself up to go that low again. I know hormones could be at play here, but I have always read that muscle burns more calories, so I was wondering if losing bone or muscle strength is also contributing to how many calories I can eat to lose weight.
Good question.
You would think that if we lose bone and muscle as we age that we would lose weight?
For sure I lost weight once my hormones stabilized after menopause - but not without a great deal of work.
All we can do is curse out our naturally thin friends and keep trying.
I lost weight once before and then stopped tracking. That was a 50 pound disaster, and I learned my lesson. For me, personally, I will track the rest of my life. It is so very easy with a vehicle like MFP, it takes no time once what we normally eat is just there to be clicked on.
The goal here for me is to get as close as possible to a healthy body weight so that I can be active and healthy into my golden years.
I have a phobia of the medical system and hospitals, and will try hard to never have to enter that in any sort of capacity.
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