Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 206
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Thank you, @quiltingjaine !
72 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: 150.0
UGW: 132.2
11/21 - 150.8 at 7:15 a.m. ...new Grandson duty!!
11/22 - 151.0 at 8:00 a.m. ...lazy day
Day/Weight/Comment
11/23 - 152.0 at 7:30 a.m. ...new Grandson duty!!
11/24 - 152.0 at 8:00 a.m. ...Thanksgiving
11/25 - 150.9 at 7:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
11/26 - 150.4 at 8:30 a.m. ...5.15 miles in 93 mins
11/27 - 149.0 at 7:45 a.m. ...total rest day
11/28 - 150.8 at 5:20 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
11/29 - 152.5 at 5:20 a.m. ...6.16 miles in 113 mins
11/30 - 150.2 at 5:20 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
12/01 -
12/02 -
Chris5 -
Female 5’1” Age 72 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)
👍👍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
To Rnd 167 119.4
To Rnd 177 118.3
To Rnd 187 120.0 AW 119.6
To Rnd 197 121.5 AW 119.15
SW RND 198 119.0 AW 119.75
SW RND 199 119.5 AW 119.55
SW RND 200 120.0 AW 122.35
SW RND 201 123.0 AW 121.35
SW RND 202 124.0 AW 121.25
SW RND 203 122.5 AW 122.65
SW RND 204 122.0 AW 122.9
SW RND 205 122.0 AW 122.95
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 5 years with amazing results!
This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.
Up and down - just riding the waves of life. 🌊 🏄♀️ (My new mantra-3/19/22)
"Do or do not. There is no try." -Yoda
**Comments apply to previous day**
SW RND 206 123.0
11/23 123.0 Making pie crusts and rolls (homemade brown and serve) for tomorrow. Making soap this afternoon with DD#2 and sewing friends. Wish DH would wake up so I can get started. He’s sleeping in the recliner - still!
11/24 123.0 Posting early as I have baking to finishing. Wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving!
11/25 125.0 No surprise. No intentionally low carb dishes. I didn’t eat any crazy quantities but tried a taste of everything. It’s all good.
11/26 125.5 Might go up again tomorrow. 🤷♀️
11/27 125.5 Great Greek yesterday and leftover today. Last night I had a snack of roasted fresh Brussels sprouts. Yum!
11/28 124.0 Art Quilts potluck today. Off to make rolls now.
11/29 125.0 Back on track today.
11/30 124.5
12/1 123.5 Since my Garmin died I shave been shopping for a new step/life tracker. My Fitbit Inspire 2 arrived yesterday. I look forward to seeing what it has to tell me! I feel motivated.😀5 -
👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE👍👍 Round 106
Working on getting my Blood Pressure down a bit through exercise and diet. I also do intermittent fasting, which helps me limit my evening snacking and wine 🍷 drinking to social events only.
HW: 150.0
SW:140.9
Day/Weight/Comment
11/23: 141.4
11/24: 140.5 That’s more like it. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
11/25. 141.9
11/26: 136.4. Hmmmm…?
11/27: 142.4. Say what????
11/28: 140.5. More like it.
11/29: 142.0 😢
11/30: 142.5 😢😢😢
12/1: 140.9
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Round 206 (my 42nd)
November 23, 2022 - December 2, 2022
Female, 5’7”
HW: 181 pounds (Dec 30, 2019)
Previous Rounds:R164 SW: 164.7, EW: 162.3RSW: 132.7 pounds (11/22/22, EO Round 205)
R165 EW: 161.2
R166 EW: 157.4
R167 EW: 157.0
R168 EW: 153.7
R169 EW: 154.3 - Thanksgiving week
R170 EW: 149.9
R171 EW: 151.0 - Travel almost the entire round
R172 EW: 149.7 - Christmas holidays
R173 EW: 148.6
R174 EW: 146.8
R175 EW: 145.5
R176 EW: 143.5
R177 EW: 142.4
R178 EW: 140.2
R179 EW: 139.6
R180 EW: 137.6
R181 EW: 135.6
R182 EW: 136.2
R183 EW: 134.9
R184 EW: 134.9
R185 EW: 135.4
R186 EW: 132.7
R187 EW: 132.1
R188 EW: 133.2
R189 EW: 133.8
R190 EW: 134.3
R191 EW: 132.5
R192 EW: 132.9
R193 EW: 132.5
R194 EW: 133.4
R195 EW: 132.7
R196 EW: 133.6
R197 EW: 134.9
R198 EW: 132.3
R199 EW: 130.7
R200 EW: 130.5
R201 EW: 130.7 (last weigh-in before traveling)
R202 EW: 134.5
R203 EW: 132.9
R204 EW: 134.0
R205 EW: 132.7
RGW: < 135.0 pounds
UGW: 130-135 pound range
Day/Weight/Comment
11/23: 133.2 - Been cooking up a storm since our Thanksgiving celebration got relocated to my house as our normal hosts (uncle and aunt) both have Covid. Now, where to seat 21 people? Luckily some of my cousins are stepping up and helping out with some of the dishes.
11/24: 133.2 -
11/25: 133.8 -
11/26: 133.6 - Haven’t been getting my workouts in the last couple of days and haven’t been tracking my food.
11/27: 133.8 - Worked out and leftovers
11/28: 133.2 - Mostly a normal day in terms of eating, working out and sleeping. Decorated the Christmas tree yesterday by myself since the kids said to go ahead (they both won’t arrive until right before Christmas). Husband had a meeting while I was decorating. I must say, I do enjoy the freedom to put the ornaments where I like. :-)
11/29: 133.6 - Bouncing around the same pound.
11/30: 133.6 - Had a pretty heavy pasta dinner, but got two workouts in
12/1: 133.6 - Holding steady.
12/2: -
Total round weight loss/gain to date from EO last round: + 0.9 pounds6 -
👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE👍👍
SW: 202.0
Day/Weight/Comment
11/23 202.0
11/24 202.2 Went off walking with the grandkids after eating. They and I really needed it.
11/25 205.0 Na bloat again. Glad Thanksgiving is checked off.
11/26 204.8
11/27 203.6 Be glad to be back to routine tomorrow but sorry back to work.
11/28 203.2
11/29
11/30 203.4 Need to make changes as circling again.
12/1 203.4 Tonight will reduce evening eating, lighten it up, only 1 fuyu persimmon (fruit is my kryptonite).
12/24 -
deepwoodslady wrote: »CamandJarvis wrote: »Side note: I absolutely LOVE the taste of elderberry syrup. I'm like a child with the vitamins that taste like candy? Wanting to eat the entire bottle in one go? Yeah, I'd love to mix that syrup with some hot water so it's less syrupy and drink it all. So delicious. I'm adult enough to NOT do that, but my inner child DEFINITELY does.[/i]
12/02
@CamandJarvis So funny you should mention the Elderberry syrup. When I was 3 years old, I climbed the shelves of a hallway closet where my mom kept all the medicines on the top shelf in a basket. I got hold of the chewable baby aspirin 81 mg. that I loved and ate the entire bottle and basically O.D.'d on it. They called an ambulance and I was taken to a hospital. I don't remember if they pumped my stomach or induced vomiting, but the matter was solved quickly.
I have been on 81mg aspirin for my heart now for a couple of years. I have been buying the swallow pills . About 2 months ago I decided to buy the chewables. You have no idea how many times I wanted to take more than one. Somehow, someway at 62 years old, and nearly 60 years later, I am still taunted by those children's chewable aspirins. I managed to make it through the bottle safely but will not ever buy them again. I've already bought the next bottle. The boring swallow ones. My inner child is not as strong as yours lol.
It makes me feel so much better knowing I am NOT the only one. It also makes me worry because I know my willpower is not always this strong and the only thing keeping me from taking more than dosage is knowing its expensive, I only have the one bottle, and the sickies in the house are likely still contagious (so I need to have it on hand for awhile longer)
IN ADDITION: I'm so happy to hear you got good news at the doc! Praying for the lower cholesterol and for better leg doppler very very quickly so you can leave this madness and scariness in the past. For good!
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JGM10Ds -|- Round 206
(In maintenance)
🍂🍁🦇🦃🦚🦃🦇🍁🍂
🍁🍂November 2022 🍂🍁
🍂🍁🦇🦃🦚🦃🦇🍁🍂• In Maintenance since July 2019Just because Covid restrictions aren’t compulsory doesn’t mean they’re not necessarily.
• Smart BMI - optimal weight.
• Muscle/Fat %ages in normal range
People are still dying out there……… and the numbers are on the rise again.
😷Take care! Stay safe!😷
September focus:maintain weight < 140 (I have been maintaining since July 2019)I liked this so much I'm borrowing it.
Work on improving stamina, strength, flexibility, which may impact the scale
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.
StatsTerri: Female; 76; Northern Ireland; married > 56 years; ex Maths teacher; volunteer group leader for U3A (University of the Third Age - life-long learning charity)I am - MINDFUL - of making heathy choices
SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
LW: 136.4(Nov 2021)
GW: < 140
to - MAXIMISE - the achievement of my goals!
Giving up is NOT an option! I KNOW I am doing this!
2022 Focus: Maintenance
Maintain weight < 140
Work on stamina, strength, and flexibility
JGM10Ds ROUND 206
Round 205: EW: 136.8
Day/Weight/Comment
23/11: 137.1: Daily Habits🍁
24/11: 136.8: Daily Habits🍁
25/11: 137.1: Daily Habits🍁
26/11: 136.9: Daily Habits🍁
27/11: 137.1: Daily Habits🍁
28/11: 136.8: Daily Habits🍁
29/11: 136.9: Daily Habits🍁
30/12: 137.1: Daily Habits🍁
01/12: 136.9: Daily Habits🍁
02/11: 136.8: Daily Habits
Daily Habits - 2022
Update - November 20221. Log ALL CI/CO (Daily)
2. Stay under goal (Daily)
3. Balance macros/micros (Daily)
4. Hydrate adequately (Daily)
5. Choose healthy options (Daily)
6. Steps > 7500 (Daily)
7. Stretch before/after workouts
8. 15+ minutes Cardio > 5 days a week
9. 15+ mins Strength > 5 days a week
10. 15+ mins Flexibility > 5 days a week
11. Active hours > 6
12. Practice self-care (Daily)
13. Stay up to date with accounts (monthly)
14. Mindfulness Practice/meditation ((Daily - morning/evening)
15. 1 > 15 mins Declutter sessions (Daily)
16. Be creative
17. Purchase essential items only
18. Read a book > 15 mins
19. Work on ongoing craft projects
20. Learn something new
21. Develop Healthy Habits
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THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.
REMINDERS: One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you.- Daily weight fluctuations are normal, and can be as much as 2 lbs a day for no apparent reason.
- A general downward trend is what we are looking for.
- Eating out can cause apparent weight gain because of high sodium levels, but usually goes quickly. Drinking extra water helps with this.
- The human body does not react instantly to what we do to it. Sometimes it can take several days to see results.
- Plateaus are a normal part of the process. The body is consolidating and adapting to your new way of eating/exercising.
- The closer you get to your goal weight, the more difficult it becomes to lose weight, as your body becomes more efficient at using what you feed it.
- When you exercise you build muscle, which takes up less space than fat, so use measurements as well as weight to assess your progress.
- Getting/Staying fit and healthy requires a lifestyle change for most people.
DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!
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68F
5'5.5"
OSW 225
SW: 218 on 9/1 re-started tracking CICO on MFP
UGW:125-135
Day/Weight/Comment
11/23
R206 SW on 11/24 193.0 (loss of 5 lbs since 11/1)
11/25
11/26
11/27 194.0 eeek; first gain since 9/1...but, Thanksgiving! Re-committing today, here. I'm doing this.
11/28
11/29
11/30
12/1 191.2
12/2
R206 GW: 189-190 (ambitious, yes, but I'm overdue for a "swoop" weight loss5 -
Pw: 172.6
- Thur 12/01: 170.1; -2.5
FROM YESTERDAY >> ~ I had a clear mind and stayed focused today and wonder if it was because I read affirmations and walked an hour on the treadmill before my work day started. I’ll try it all over again tomorrow
~ I did the same today- substitute an hour treadmill for 15 mins but then spread out the rest throughout the day.. along with a few extra espresso shots😬😬
Stayed Below SW 171.5 👍=Yes 👎=No
(Wed > > > > > > > > Next Fri)
👍👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👍🔲- 12/02 Fri ~ Last Day
- Wed 11/30👎172.6; -2.8
~ I had a clear mind and stayed focused today and wonder if it was because I read affirmations and walked an hour on the treadmill before my work day started. I’ll try it all over again tomorrow*MiniGoal: lose the holiday bloat!! (5 days after Thanksgiving) I have brought the scale down a bit but unfortunately I wasn’t able to accomplish my MiniGoal 🫤 - Tues 11/29👎175.4; -.6
~ I actually logged today!
“If at first you don’t succeed pick yourself up and try again!” - Mon 11/28👎176; +2
~ I had higher hopes for today but I let a random dietary mistake sabotage the rest of my eating choices😳
“If at first you don’t succeed pick yourself up and try again!” - Sun 11/27👎174; +0
~ better..but not my best - Sat 11/26👎174; +0
~ still haven’t been weighing in, logging food or working out. Also, I haven’t been eating that great, so I’m gonna assume quite a bit of bloating going on Will be officially logging food on Monday and then weigh in on Monday night! - Fri 11/25👎174; +1
~ had a little dinner party at my house last night so I forgot to weigh-in. ^^this is my best guess weight - Thur 11/24👎173; +2.2
~ I did better with eating then I thought I would do. I did end up sticking with a very small plan which was not to eat more then one helping of anything I wanted
~ Hope everyone had a great one! - Wed 11/23👍170.8; -.7 lbs
~ Remember to weigh-in before bed
~ I’m nervous about overeating tomorrow and I have no real game plan to prevent it from happening. I wish I could say “I’ll just have self control.. and I’ll be alright!” But that seems unrealistic especially with drinking and a bunch of family grouping together🫤 - SW 11/23: 171.5;
~ Ready for the next Round come back💪🏼
4 - Thur 12/01: 170.1; -2.5
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64 yr young F, 5ft 4 Round 206 (my 138th). As always, thank you. @QuiltingJaine.
Same goal this round as last; to lose a pound. No binges, keep within limits.Achieved goal weigh of 125lb in summer 2016 by losing 66lb and then gradually gained between 7 and 11 since then & didn't want to gain any more, It's took me 75 rounds to achieve my under 130 target; back to maintenance again!! But then I crept up again, so need to get back under 130. Healthy life style has to be a permanent way of life.
End of round 69 134.2 lbs
End of round 70 133.6
End of round 71 132.4
End of round 72 133.2
End of round 73 132.8
End of round 74 132
End of round 75 131.4
End of round 76 130.2
End of round 77 132.4
End of round 78 134.4
End of round 79 132
End of round 80 133.6
End of round 81 133.8
End of round 82 132.4
End of round 83 133.4
End of round 84 133
End of round 85 131.6
End of round 86 133.0
End of round 87 134.8
End of round 88 132.8 (2 pounds lost)
End of round 89 138.2 (5.4 pounds gained)
End of round 90 135 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 91 132.8 (2.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 92 133 (0.2 pound up from end of last round)
End of round 93 135.6 (2.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 94 135.8 (0.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 95 134.4 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 96 134.4 (no loss no gain!!)
End of round 97 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 98 133.4 (1.6 down from end of last round)
End of round 99 134.4 (1 up from end of last; not bad for Christmas period!)
End of round 100 133.4 (1 down from end of last round)
End of round 101 137.2 (3.8 pounds up)
End of round 102 136 (1.2 pounds down from last round – not bad considering Dad unexpectedly passed away 3 days before end of round & I went totally off plan & no walking!)
End of round 103 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down from last round – better!)
End of round 104 – 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 105 – 133.6 (1.4 down from end of last round)
End of round 106 – 133.6 (same as last round)
End of round 107 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 108 – 134.2 (0.6 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 109 – 135.6 (1.4 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 110 – 133.2 (2.4 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 111 – 133.2 (same as last round)
End of round 112 – 133.6 (increase of 0.4)
End of round 113 – 132.8 (0.8 down from end of last round)
End of round 114 – 136 (3.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 115 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 116 – 133.4 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 117 – 135.4 (2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 118 – 136 (1.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 119 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down)
End of round 120 – 135.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 121 – 135.2 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 122 – 133.2 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 123 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 124 - 134.8 (2.4 pounds up)
End of round 125 - 135 (0.2 pounds up) – get a grip!!!
End of round 126 - 135 - same as last round
End of round 127 - 133.8 (1.2 pounds down
End of round 128 - 133.4 (0.4 pound down)
End of round 129 - 134.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 130 - 133 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 131 - 133.6 (0.6 up)
End of round 132 – 134 (0.4 up)
End of round 133 – 134 .4 (0.4 up)
End of round 134 – 132.2 (2.2 pounds down) see what not binging can do!!
End of round 135 – 131.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 136 – 132.8 (1 pound up – happy for Christmas period, lower than at this time for many years!)
End of round 137 – 134 (1.2 pound up ugh!!)
End of round 138 - 131.2 (2.8 pounds down)
End of round 139 – 130.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 140 – 132.4 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 141 – 131 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 142 – 129.8 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 143 – 130.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 144 – 130.2 (0.6 pounds down)
End of round 145 – 132 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 146 – 133.8 (1.8 pounds up – again!!)
End of round 147 – 133.2 (0.6 down)
End of round 148 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 149 – 132.4
End of round 150 – 133.8 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 151 – 135.8 (2 pounds up)
End of round 152 – 134 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 153 – 135.4 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 154 – 132.2 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 155 - 133.6 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 156 - 134 (0.4 pounds up)
End of round 157 - 133.6 (0.4 pounds down)
End of round 158 – 135.4 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 159 – 134.4 (1 pound down)
End of round 160 – 135.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 161 – 134.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 162 – 133.6 (0.6 down)
End of round 163 – 136.2 (2.6 up)
End of round 164 – 136 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 165 – 135.8 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 166 – 136 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 167 – 138 (2 pounds up)
End of round 168 – 135 (3 pounds down)
End of round 169 – 134.4 (0.6 pound down)
End of round 170 – 133 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 171 – 135.4 (2.4 up)
End of round 172 – 135.6 (0.2 up)
End of round 173 – 137.6 (2 pounds up)
End of round 174 – 135.2 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 175 – 138 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 176 – did not complete (away on family holiday)
End of round 177 – 138
End or round 178 – 137.8 (0.2 down)
End of round 179 – 139.4 (1.6 pounds up)
End of round 180 – 137 (2.4 pounds lost)
End of round 181 – 139.2 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 182 – 135.6 (3.6 pounds down)
End of round 183 – 138.2 (2.4 up)
End of round 184 - 136 (2.2 pounds down)
End of round 185 – 136.4 (0.4 gain)
End of round 186 – 136.4 (same)
End of round 187 – 138.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 188 – DNW (away for Queen's platinum jubilee celebrations)
End of round 189 – 139.2
End of round 190 – 139.8
End of round 191 – 139.8
End of round 192 – 138.8 (1 pound lost)
End of round 193 – 138.2 (0.6 lost)
End of round 194 – 136.4 (1.8 lost)
End of round 195 – 139.2 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 196 – 138 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 197 – 138.2 (0.2 up)
End of round 198 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 199 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 200 – 138.8 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 201 – 138.2 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 202 – 137.8 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 203 – 137.6 (loss of 0.2)
End of round 204 – 135.8 (1.8 pounds lost)
End of round 205 – 135.6(0.6 pound lost)
SW: 135.6
Day/Weight/Comment
11/23 135.6 – 6.72 miles walked, food all on plan.
11/24 135.4 – 10.43 miles walked, feeling strong. Wishing all friends and their families across the pond that are celebrating a wonderful day.
11/25 135 – no structured walking, childminding DGS, took him to a Christmas tree festival at a nearby church; just a month to the big day !!!
11/26 136.2 – uggh cake why !! weak will power . 10.15 miles walked.
11/27 136 – must stay strong now – I'm worth better than weaknesses with food. 9.82 miles walked.
11/28 136 – 8.02 miles walked. Sunday lunch out with siblings yesterday, was easy to resist a dessert as none of them inspired me!! Didn't need any evening meal as still felt full after roast beef.
11/29 135.6 – 10.29 miles walked.
11/ 30 134.8 – 8.77 miles walked.
12/1 135.4 - 10.02 miles walked. Had Christmas lunch with DSs, all of us on WW, so all of us although enjoyed it made healthy choices, all had a wonderful time.
12/2 135.4 – 4.77 miles. A loss of 0.2 pounds – it's a loss!!
I'M WORTH IT !!
?゚ムヘThis is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE?゚ムヘ5 -
56, 5'2"
R206 Starting Weight 147.0lbs
R206 Goal Weight: 146.0lbs
Hoping to hold steady this round, I know it'll be hard. Our three sons, wives, and grandchildren will be here for Thanksgiving
11/23 147.2
11/24 147.4
11/25 148.4 This was expected. I'm sure it'll take a few days to drop back down.
11/26 148.0
11/27 148.2 Finished off the leftovers last night. Time to knuckle down again
11/28 DNW
11/29 146.2 Very happy to see a drop this morning!
11/30 146.4
12/1 146.2
12/2 146.2 Well, I am very happy with the results for this round. I was hoping to just hold steady with the holiday feast but I managed to lose almost a pound. Looking forward to the next round6 -
I got care free in maintenance and the scale went up one lb at a time. Now I’m turning it around one lb at a time.
2016- 245lbs
2019- 142lbs
9/12/22- 185lbs
11/23- 181
11/24- 181.4
11/25- 181.4
11/26- DNW
11/27- DNW
11/28- 183.4
11/29- 182
11/30- 181.4
12/1- 181
12/2- 180.4 my average this round is up but technically a loss. Today is the big holiday party, so much work to make the actual party go easy. I’m hoping everyone eats a lot- it’s the leftovers that get me and we always have too much food.6 -
73 years-old great-grandmother (5'2")
ON 8/29/2022: was 134 LBS and had a 33” natural waist
My goal: (Dec 17, 2022- 117-119 LBS waist 27 at 2 PM)
Round 206: RSW 120.9 waist 29”
Losses or gains:
round 205-0.2 LBS
Day/Weight/Comment
11/22–120.9
11/23-120.9
11/24-120.7
11/25-120.7
11/26-121.4
11/27-120.9
11/28-120.8
11/29-120.4
11/30-120.6
12/01-120.3
12/02-120.3 -countdown: 16 days to lose 1.3 LBS-
Lessons to take with me on the next round, 1) put more attention on the tape measure and less on the scale. 2) Increase incline on the treadmill, add a burst of running to the routine 3) 3-4 rounds of 30-45 min. exercises 4) “no exercise day” every 4th or 6th day 5) eat my low-calorie salad first BEFORE starting on dinner 6) thin bagels are better than regular bagels. 7) avoid fried foods 8) keep adding ice cubes to my 5 oz glass of wine 9) eight to nine hours of sleep 10) drink a glass of water a half hour before meals.
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I’m Amanda - 37 years old, 5’2”
R206 SW: 124.8
R206 GW: 121.4 - I realize this is a huge stretch goal but I’m just keeping my same goal as the last round which would have only been a one-pound loss. Just suffered a round of self-sabotage and trying to get back on track!
Day/Weight/Comment
11/23 - 122.6, that’s a relief! I finally had a good day and must have flushed a lot of water and other (TMI) stuff out. I did not sleep well. I stayed up too late watching a Christmas movie (Falling for Christmas with Lindsay Lohan was so cute!) and woke up early to the sounds of mice in the wall. We just can’t seem to get rid of those buggers. My old cat is not a mouser and apparently her smell doesn’t work as a deterrent. The only thing we’ve ever had success with is a “humane” trap but it kind of feels the opposite of humane. However, they eat the bait right off of any snap traps we’ve tried.
11/24 - Happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating! We are just going to my brother’s house for the afternoon. I made deviled eggs, Mac and cheese is in the crockpot, and I just need to put together my beet/pistachio salad. I ran a self-guided 5k with the dogs this morning and felt good! Hope everyone has a great day!
11/25 - DNW
11/26 - DNW
11/27 - DNW
11/28 - 124.6 Whoops! Forgot to weigh in or check in the whole holiday. I tried to catch up on some reading here but have a lot to read. We did a second Thanksgiving at our own home with friends yesterday. The food was rich and I drank too much, which resulted in a lousy night's sleep. Only 3 work weeks left in the year for me so I have to really step on the gas, ugh. I think the alcohol plus TOM really amplified the Sunday Scaries for me--I literally did not sleep
11/29 - 124.8. Not going the right direction here. I'm really bad at tracking Thanksgiving and its leftovers so I am probably eating over my calories. DH is sick and I have a mild cough. The nature of my cough was reminding me of what I had during covid but my test was negative, phew. Having both kids home for two weeks would not help me accomplish anything at home or at work.
11/30 - 122.2, making my goal of 121.4 not seem like *such* a stretch! I was so busy with work yesterday I ended up just having one meal, but it was sushi and so delicious! My 3yo loves sushi, more than I even realized, so next time we'll have to order more. We were all a bit hungry afterward. During the day I managed a good leg workout and an endurance ride on the Peloton. Today is dog walk, core workout, and a Peloton ride hopefully. Work continues to be bonkers so we'll see. Looks like I will be traveling the week of December 12th, which I did not want to do, but I guess that's just the drawback of being WFH most of the time.
Late edit but I just realized I've officially lost 20 pounds since July 1! I've been waiting for this milestone and it nearly passed me by!!
12/1 - 123.0 Ha, so much for that 20-pound loss. But that's okay, it will be back. I had a good day yesterday. I'm adding a lot of strength training to my routine so who knows what the scale is going to do. I went up from 15 to 20 pound dumbbells (so from 30 pounds to 40 pounds) for my heavies for my leg workout on Tuesday. Yesterday I did core, and today will be 20 minutes of upper body. I'm trying to follow Peloton's "roll call" plan (for any fellow Pelotonians). Hopefully today will be good since tomorrow is the last day of the challenge, agh!! Where does the time go?
12/2 - 121.6 So close to my goal but still a very decent loss, so I will take it! See everyone in the next round!6 -
HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015) - 135
2022 Goals — calories below maintenance, adjusted every 10 lbs; move more; eat mostly healthfully, no extremes. Be below 170 by the end of the year.
📆 History12/27/21: end weight 180.2. Moving Ave 181.1 (-.2). Ave calories 1721.Feb. 2015: highest weight 218.2
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 2/15/22: end weight 178.4. Moving Ave 178.3 (-1.4). Ave calories 1473.
R178 2/25/22: end weight 178.8. Moving Ave 178.8 (+.5). Ave calories 1714.
R179 3/07/22: end weight 178.2. Moving Ave 177.9 (-.9). Ave calories 1646.
R180 3/17/22: end weight 180.2. Moving Ave 179.9 (+2). Ave calories 1823.
R181 3/27/22: end weight 180.2. Moving Ave 180.5 (+.6). Ave calories 1762 (goal <1400).
R182 4/06/22: end weight 180. Moving Ave 179.8 (-.7). Ave calories 1489 (goal <1400).
R183 4/16/22: end weight 179.2. Moving Ave 179.3 (-.5). Ave calories 1482 (goal <1400).
R184 4/26/22: end weight 180.4. Moving average 180 (+.7). Ave calories 1588. (goal <1400)
R185 5/06/22: end weight 179.6. Moving average 180 (+/-0). Ave calories 1820. (goal <1400).
R186 5/16/22: end weight 181.6. Moving average 181.4 (+1.4). Ave calories 1744. (Goal <1400).
R187 5/26/22: end weight 180.2. Moving Ave 180.4 (-1). Ave calories 1859. (Goal <1400).
R188 6/05/22: end weight 181. Moving ave 182.2 (+1.8). Ave calories 1835. (Goal <1600).
R189 6/15/22: end weight 179.8. Moving Ave 180.7 (-1.5). Ave calories 1559. (Goal <1600).
R190 6/25/22: end weight 179 (goal!). Moving Ave 179.6 (-1.1). Ave calories 1814 (Goal <1600).
R191 7/05/22: end weight 179.8. Moving Ave 180.2 (+0.6). Ave calories 1650 (Goal <1600).
R192 7/15/22: end weight 177.8. Moving Ave 177.8 (-2.4). Ave calories 1398 (Goal <1600).
R193 7/25/22: end weight 177.8. Moving Ave 177.8 (+/-0). Ave calories 1700 (Goal <1600).
R194 8/04/22: end weight 178.6. Moving. Ave 178.4 (-.2). Ave calories 1932 (Goal <1600).
R195 8/14/22: end weight 178. Moving Ave 178 (-.4). Ave calories 1779 (goal <1600).
R196 8/24/22: end weight 177.6. Moving Ave 177.8 (-.2). Ave calories 1543 (goal <1600).
R197 8/25/22: end weight 179. Moving Ave 178.4 (+.6). Ave calories 1510 (goal <1600).
R198 9/04/22: end weight 177.2. Moving Ave 177.6 (-.8). Ave calories 1413.
R199 9/14/22: end weight 177. Running average 177.6. Average calories 1450 (goal 1400).
R200 09/23/22: end weight 176.8. Running average 177.2 (-.4). Average calories 1387 (goal 1400).
R201 10/13/22: end weight 177. Running ave 177 (-.2). Ave calories 1415, but higher numbers the second half of round.
R202 10/23/22: end weight 178.2. Running Ave 177.6 (+.6). Ave calories 1357, goal <1400.
R203 11/02/22: end weight 176.6. Running Ave 176.6 (-1). Ave calories 1453, goal <1400.
R204 11/12/22: end weight 176.8. Running Ave 177 (+.4).
2015: end weight running average 178.2
2016: end weight running average 147.7
2017: end weight running average 148
2018: end weight running average 137.2.
Extreme elimination diet (doctor prescribed) for diagnostic reasons, very low calories, then boom! Gained 40 pounds.
2019: end weight running average 176.1
2020: end weight running average 183.8.
2021: end weight running average 179.4.
R205 11/22/22: end weight 177.8. Running Ave 177.8 (+1).
R206 12/02/22: end weight 178.4. Running Ave 178.2 (+.4). Average calories 1518.
Day/Weight/Comment
11/23 - 177.4
11/24 - 177.6
11/25 - dunno
I didn’t weigh in this morning. I thought I’d give the TG splurge a day to settle down.
11/26 - 178.4
Just as I suspected. But today is a new day, and I want to be down a bit by Christmas, so planning, planning…. My biggest challenge is to stop eating at night. I’m sure it’s emotional/comfort eating, but it’s ridiculous and I really need to find a way out of this self-destructive behavior. I think part of it is that we eat dinner early — my hubby has always been in the habit of dinner at 5 p”clock — so by 9 I have the munchies. I’ve been thinking for a while of sipping bouillon rather than snarfing popcorn or whatever, but I never discipline myself enough to actually do that. But I’m pretty disappointed in myself. I mean, really, -2 pounds in a year? I’m also not getting as much exercise since my pup died, but that will change in January when our new baby comes home. 😁 Anyway, DH has always done a lot of the cooking here, but his idea of a light dinner is, for instance, what he’s planning for tonight—fettucini alfredo. I think I’ll steam or roast a mix of veggies or make a bowl of cauliflower rice to replace the pasta and have a Tbsp of alfredo for flavor. That will keep peace but also lower my calories. Sorry to go on and on, but you’re a friendly audience, get it, and can skip if you don’t want a novel! Thanks for the platform!!!
11/27 - 177.8
Ok, I did better yesterday in spite of the fettucini alfredo. It’s soup day, so I’m going for lots of veggies and flavor.
11/28 - 177.8
Why does it go up so much faster than it goes down? 😁 But ok, as long as I’m headed the right direction again. I hope to be back <177 by the end of the round.
11/29 - 177.6
I had something of a snack attack last night, but overall feel a bit more in control. I know what triggered it last night and Sat. night…pasta. DH’s fettucini alfredo. I really need to eat something else when he wants pasta, because I know it makes me hungry later. Anyway…
11/30 - 178
Time lag, because I behaved myself yesterday. It’s ok. I have a plan. 😊 As soon as I finish here, I’m going to make a pot of vegetable soup with all sorts of non-starchy veggies. Very low calorie, and filling. I’ll have some for lunch and then freeze the rest in my muffin tin for easy single-serving lunches. I love having bagged soup muffins waiting in the freezer. It’s a good day for soup—28F outside, wind chill 14, very windy. I’m skipping my walk! Stay warm out there.
12/01 - 179
What? Has to be water, and I do feel sort of bloated, but whoa, this is a surprise. Calories were good yesterday. Well, I’ll just see was tomorrow brings.
12/02 - 178.4
Ok, not what I wanted, but it makes sense with Thanksgiving and a couple of days of mindless emotional snarfing. At least I’m hovering at 4 pounds less than I was a few months ago. Onward!
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Round 206
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 62 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 164 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
R205 EW= 198.6
R206 EW= 197.8
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 thru R52 (06/07/18 thru 09/23/18) = -19.4 LOST (Ending weight 179.0)
R53 thru R62 (09/24/18 thru 01/01/19) = -4.1 GAINED (Ending weight 183.1)
R63 thru R72 (01/02/19 thru 04/11/19) = -8.1 GAINED (Ending weight 191.2)
R73 thru R82 (04/12/19 thru 07/20/19) = -5.5 GAINED (Ending weight 196.7)
R83 thru R92 (07/21/19 thru 10/28/19) = -8.7 LOST (Ending weight 188.0)
R93 thru R102 (10/29/19 thru 02/05/20) = -2.0 GAINED(Ending weight 190.0)
R103 thru 112 (02/06/20 thru 05/06/20) = -14.9 GAINED (Ending Weight 204.9)
R113 thru 122 (05/07/20 thru 08/23/20) = -4.7 GAINED (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 thru R182 (12/28/21 thru 04/06/22) = (b]-7.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 199.6)
R183 thru R192 (04/07/22 thru 07/15/22) = -1.4 LOST (Ending Weight 198.2)
R193 thru R202 (07/16/22 thru 10/23/22) = -3.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 202.0)
R203 (10/24/22 thru 11/02/22) = -4.0 LOST (Ending Weight 198.0)
R204 (11/03/22 thru 11/12/22) = -0.2 LOST (Ending Weight 197.8)
R205 (11/13/22 thru 11/22/22) = -0.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 198.6)
R206 (11/23/22 thru 12/02/22) = -0.8 LOST (Ending Weight 197.8)
Day/Weight/Comment
11/22 …..198.6….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
11/23 -196.6- (Trend weight 198.5)
11/24 -198.0- (Trend weight 198.5)
11/25 -196.2- (Trend weight 198.2)
11/26 -196.6- (Trend weight 198.1)
11/27 -197.6- (Trend weight 198.0)
11/28 -196.6- (Trend weight 197.9)
11/29 -198.4- (Trend weight 197.9) see.
11/30 -196.2- (Trend weight 197.8)
12/01 -198.4- (Trend weight 197.8) I’m back to last bloat weight but this time it’s also after travel so I will take that as a win. Cardiology appt went well yesterday. My neck arteries sounded good, no need to Doppler. My bad leg Doppler test is not good, but not bad enough yet to see a vascular surgeon so that was wonderful news as I was afraid of surgery. Basically, because I blocked in the heart and needed a stent, they worry about other blockages within the body, but they are keeping an eye on it. They are hoping the cholesterol has went down (with new meds) and will be scheduling a re-check on that within next 90 days. That will help stop blockages if we see improvement. Overall, I’m happy with how it went and I don’t have to go back for 6 months!!! Now, to watch my fats and cholesterol causing foods. It’s going to be hard to juggle a diabetic diet and a heart diet at the same time. I gotta figure this out.
12/02 -197.8- (Trend weight 197.8) I am down almost a pound during Thanksgiving week so I’ll take it! Gotta buckle down though. When my daughter comes over, it’s always a food fest. She comes bearing gifts that I can’t resist. They are constantly eating! Thanks Jaine for another great round. I’ve truly been inspired yet again.
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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57F, 5’5
OSW-187-Sept.2018
GW-140
12/2-166-Glad to have stayed in the 160’s this round. I had DH’s family here for Thanksgiving and six of the 17 of us got Covid. I am hoping and praying that nobody else gets it. So far we are all recuperating well. Instead of one large turkey, we cooked two smaller ones that were easier to handle and we had more dark meat and made a ton of soup. The timing for getting sick was good because the refrigerator was packed. Hopefully we are in the clear and nobody else comes down with it. 🤞6 -
Round 206 (my 42nd)
November 23, 2022 - December 2, 2022
Female, 5’7”
HW: 181 pounds (Dec 30, 2019)
Previous Rounds:R164 SW: 164.7, EW: 162.3RSW: 132.7 pounds (11/22/22, EO Round 205)
R165 EW: 161.2
R166 EW: 157.4
R167 EW: 157.0
R168 EW: 153.7
R169 EW: 154.3 - Thanksgiving week
R170 EW: 149.9
R171 EW: 151.0 - Travel almost the entire round
R172 EW: 149.7 - Christmas holidays
R173 EW: 148.6
R174 EW: 146.8
R175 EW: 145.5
R176 EW: 143.5
R177 EW: 142.4
R178 EW: 140.2
R179 EW: 139.6
R180 EW: 137.6
R181 EW: 135.6
R182 EW: 136.2
R183 EW: 134.9
R184 EW: 134.9
R185 EW: 135.4
R186 EW: 132.7
R187 EW: 132.1
R188 EW: 133.2
R189 EW: 133.8
R190 EW: 134.3
R191 EW: 132.5
R192 EW: 132.9
R193 EW: 132.5
R194 EW: 133.4
R195 EW: 132.7
R196 EW: 133.6
R197 EW: 134.9
R198 EW: 132.3
R199 EW: 130.7
R200 EW: 130.5
R201 EW: 130.7 (last weigh-in before traveling)
R202 EW: 134.5
R203 EW: 132.9
R204 EW: 134.0
R205 EW: 132.7
RGW: < 135.0 pounds
UGW: 130-135 pound range
Day/Weight/Comment
11/23: 133.2 - Been cooking up a storm since our Thanksgiving celebration got relocated to my house as our normal hosts (uncle and aunt) both have Covid. Now, where to seat 21 people? Luckily some of my cousins are stepping up and helping out with some of the dishes.
11/24: 133.2 -
11/25: 133.8 -
11/26: 133.6 - Haven’t been getting my workouts in the last couple of days and haven’t been tracking my food.
11/27: 133.8 - Worked out and leftovers
11/28: 133.2 - Mostly a normal day in terms of eating, working out and sleeping. Decorated the Christmas tree yesterday by myself since the kids said to go ahead (they both won’t arrive until right before Christmas). Husband had a meeting while I was decorating. I must say, I do enjoy the freedom to put the ornaments where I like. :-)
11/29: 133.6 - Bouncing around the same pound.
11/30: 133.6 - Had a pretty heavy pasta dinner, but got two workouts in
12/1: 133.6 - Holding steady.
12/2: 133.2 - Not my best round or my worst round…
Total round weight loss/gain to date from EO last round: + 0.5 pounds6 -
You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better than you were before
30, 5'5"
OSW: 164.2
GW: 130-135
Previous Rounds:R69: 158.1; R70: 156.5; R71: 156.3 R72: 156.3; R73: 155.2; R74: 155.4; R75: 156.1; R76: 155.6; R80: 153.2; R81: 154.3; R82: 154.1; R84: 156.5; R89: 156.7; R91: 160.1; R93: 159.3; R94: 156.1; R98: 154.5; R99: 155.9; R100: 152.8; R101: 149.7; R102: 149.0; R103: 149.0; R104: 146.2; R105: 146.6; R106: 144.6; R107: 146.8; R108: 147.7; R109: 148.1; R110: 150.1; R111: 154.3; R112: 152.6; R113: 151.7; R121: 153.0; R122: 154.8; R123: 153.9; R124: 153.4; R125: 155.6; R126: 152.3; R127: 151.5; R128: 151.0; R129: 151.0; R130: 152.6; R131: 153.9; R132: 150.6; R133: 151.2; R134: 149.3; R135: 149.5; R136: 148.4; R137: 147.9; R138: 148.4; R139: 151.9; R140: 150.4; R141: 150.4; R142: 144.0; R143: 144.2; R144: 147.0; R145: 145.7; R146: 145.9; R147: 145.9; R148: 146.5; R149: 147.3; R150: 146.8; R151: 147.9; R152: 147.7; R153: 147.2; R154: 147.0; R155: 144.7; R157: 146.1; R158: 146.6; R159: 146.3; R160: 150.2; R161: 146.7; R162: 144.6; R163: 146.2; R164: 147.3; R165: 146.3; R166: 148.5; R167: 147; R168: 148.4; R169: 151.4; R170: 148.9; R171: 144.8 R172: DNW; R173: 146.1; R174: 147.9; R175: 145.9; R176: 150.5; R177: 149.3; R179: 150.5; R180: 151.6; R181: DNW; R182: 150.2; R183: 152.9; R184: 153.4; R185: 151.3; R186: 152.3; R187: 151.8; R188: 150.9; R189: 152.6; R190: DNW; R191: 154.8; R192: 155.5; R193: 155.2; R194: 156.5; R195: DNW; R196: 155.7; R197: DNW; R198: 156.1; R199: DNW; R200: DNW; R201: 159.8; R202: 159.7; R203: 160.5; R204: DNW; R205: DNW
Last weight
11/15 - 161.7
Round Goal: 155lb Water goal: 90oz.
Day, Weight, Comment
11/23 - 163.4
11/24 - DNW
11/25 - DNW
11/26 - DNW
11/27 - DNW
11/28 - 163.8
11/29 - 163.2
11/30 - 162.4
12/01 - 161.8
12/02 - 161.7 - A drop is a drop is a drop. I'm simply grateful whenever I'm not up. Still managing to avoid the flu here. Tomorrow is the last day of BF's twice a day meds for it so hoping he's no longer contagious by then. The last few days I've been trying to get in enough movement snacks through the day to have a Fitbit calorie expenditure of 2000 or more. I've managed to do it so far! Fitbit tracks me at about 1cal per minute when I'm resting/sleeping (RMR) and if I go to bed at 9, I have about 180 cals naturally burning. It's been really good motivation to put numbers to it like that because it forces me to get up and move even when I'm warm and cozy on the couch. Mentally it's me telling myself "I need to move in whatever way I want until I reach THIS fitbit calorie burn on my watch by THIS time. Versus I need to do (insert specific exercise) for (insert time) today. I'm much more likely to do it if it doesn't feel demanding. Alright so I'll be leaving town Sunday morning and coming back Monday afternoon. Depending on timelines for leaving, I may or may not post Sunday, but I SHOULD be able to weigh. Monday I will not have a scale and likely won't post. I'll do my best to start off the round by posting tomorrow but we shall see what life throws at me, though I'll likely weigh in (unless I forget). I'll be back Tuesday for my regularly scheduled posts, though! Have a fantastic weekend!!
Previous Day's Comments11/23 - DNP
11/24 - DNP
11/25 - DNP
11/26 - DNP
11/27 - DNP
11/28 - I'm so close to my highest ever weight right now and I'm absolutely NOT okay with that. Granted, some of it is that lovely pre-TOM bloat.... I set up a plan yesterday to be more mindful and careful with my food choices and to try to get "movement snacks" during the days I don't get a workout done in the morning. NerdFitness introduced me to these "snacks". Don't have 30 minutes to get a workout in, but have a 5 minute break between meetings? Walk for 5 minutes. Need a bathroom break? Do some walking lunges to/from the bathroom. Waiting for coffee/tea to brew? Do some pushups or squats or hold a plank. It'll add up through the day to a full workout. I did do a 15 minute yoga gut health practice this morning despite arguing with myself for 20 minutes to get out of bed. I'll sneak in some movement "snacks" today to help get my body back into the groove of things, too. I feel like they won't be as intense or overwhelming on my body/mind as jumping right back into my rowing or full bodyweight workouts. I think today will be the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers, but I managed to portion them into a 500 calorie lunch. I also bought some cucumber, bell pepper, and spinach to make chicken wraps for lunch later this week. Also going to try to ease back into fasting. This is the time of year it benefits me most. Thanksgiving was good, but poor Godson got a fever and they left immediately after eating. Then I woke up with a pink-eye like thing going on (think it was allergies as it cleared up after allergy pill and allergy eye drops, only coming back after waking up. Today is the first day not waking up with a bright pink eye!) so I stayed home and cleaned the house up. Then Saturday FamHub came down with flu symptoms and both their kids have strep. Whew, sickness going around! No plans to leave the house in the next couple days so should be safe unless BigBro brings something home from school or work.
11/29 - Whew, 1lb lower than highest weight is much better than only 0.4lb lower. Still battling TOM bloat (any day now...) Yesterday went well calorie and food wise. Even got some movement snacks in. All of the Thanksgiving leftovers are gone, too. Now I just need to resist the pizza leftovers (BigBro will eat pizza whenever so we keep it for him, but my taste buds like to think its for me as well). I have a cucumber, a couple bell peppers, couple sweet potatoes and a ton of baby spinach at my disposal for lunches. It's late enough in the morning I probably need to go put the sweet potatoes in the oven if I want them done for lunch.. No workout this morning, hoping to get even more movement snacks in today. I've been quite hungry all morning so I may break my fast a touch early and scramble some eggs, spinach and salsa. A snack portion rather than full meal and push my lunch out a little later. Thinking I'll make a loaded veggie, light chicken wrap with half a roasted sweet potato on the side today. Especially since I'm unsure dinner other than its Taco Tuesday so it'll be Mexican. EDIT: Fam have the flu. Officially. Now BF is feeling extra tired, heavy, and has a mild cough/congestion. He was around Fam Saturday before FamHub started feeling ill. Looks like the remainder of this week I will be on flu avoidance duty!
11/30 - Staying on track and dropping some of the bloat. TOM is finally relenting a bit. Still have some remnant bloat from that, but it's fading slowly. Proud of myself for not going back for seconds immediately at dinner and allowing my body time to feel satisfied. No workout this morning as I woke up mid-dream and took a lot longer than I'd like to become aware enough to get up. I already did some walking lunges as a movement snack putting my coffee mug in the dishwasher once done. Fortunately I still feel symptom-free from the sickness going around. BF tested negative for flu yesterday but has all the same symptoms as FamHub who tested positive. FamKids both tested negative for flu, but positive for strep. FamWife tested negative for everything. ALL have identical symptoms, though. Focusing on healthy, nutrient-dense foods, immune-boosting teas, and keeping my distance.
12/01 - I'm really shocked by this number. I made crockpot chicken & rice "soup" (it wasn't soupy at all) with homemade artisan bread for dinner since the sickly one slept most of the day. Very carb-heavy and over goal by 100cals so I very much expected to maintain or gain. Once again no morning workout. Didn't quite get in as many movement snacks as previous days, but I'm feeling a little bit of soreness in my muscles so I know I'm at least maintaining muscle. Goal today is get a few more of those snacks. Especially since I've been so sleepy in the mornings (and waking up mid-dream/REM) and that's directly related to my workouts (it doesn't happen as frequently when I get a solid workout in). I have leftover chicken and rice soup, salad making stuff, and sweet potatoes so I'll probably piece together a lunch of that for today (definitely salad, I need the veggies). BF sounds absolutely terrible with his cough. I could hear him up frequently coughing through the night. I've managed to avoid so far, hopefully I can continue that. Still maintaining my herbal teas and supplements to assist in fighting off any potential for it to take hold. Side note: I absolutely LOVE the taste of elderberry syrup. I'm like a child with the vitamins that taste like candy? Wanting to eat the entire bottle in one go? Yeah, I'd love to mix that syrup with some hot water so it's less syrupy and drink it all. So delicious. I'm adult enough to NOT do that, but my inner child DEFINITELY does.
I'm extremely thankful for this group for being here to support and help me. I'm glad to report that, despite the food-centered holiday, I'm back to my pre-holiday weight (Nov 15th) already and back on track to continue the trend downward!4 -
MFP SW: 297
R200 EW: 291
R201 EW: 286.4
R202 EW: 283
R203 EW: 280.2
R204 EW: 273
R205 EW: 274.4 (yikes!)
Day/Weight/Comment
11/23: 273.4
11/24: 271.4. Woosh.
11/25: 270.6.
11/26: 270.8.
11/27: 270.2.
11/28: 270. 3 more pounds to 30 lost!
11/29: 269.8.
11/30: 268.6.
12/1: 268. 1 more pound!!
12/2: 268.2. This was a good round!5
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