Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 212

Shannonsto · January 2023

52 yo woman, 5’7”
HW: 230.8

Round 209–Start 182.4, End 181.6 (-0.8)
Round 210–Start 181.6, End 181.0 (-0.6)
Round 211–Start 181.0, End 177.6 (-2.4)

Round 212 Start: 177.6
Round 212 Goal: 175.0 (-2.6)

Day 1–1/22–177.6 (Trend 178.3)
Day 2–1/23–179.2 (T 178.3)
Day 3–1/24–179.8 (T 178.8) Where’s the “reverse” button?!
Day 4–1/25–179.0 (T 178.6)
Day 5–1/26–178.2 (T 178.4)
Day 6–1/27–179.0 (T 178.5)
Day 7–1/28–179.0 (T 178.6)
Day 8–1/29
Day 9–1/30
Day 10–1/31

cpanus · January 2023

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: 149.0
UGW: 132.2
01/20 - 151.6 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty!! then 60 min workout w/trainer
01/21 - 150.6 at 6:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty!! 6.24 miles in 115 mins
Day/Weight/Comment
01/22 - 149.0 at 7:50 a.m. ...7.24 miles in 133 mins in the freezing, cold brutal wind!!!
01/23 - 149.8 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty!! then 60 min workout w/trainer
01/24 - 148.7 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty!! then rest day!
01/25 - 149.4 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty!! then 60 min workout w/trainer
01/26 - 150.5 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty!! 7.11 miles in 134 mins
01/27 - 150.0 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty!! then 60 min workout w/trainer
01/28 - 149.7 at 7:45 a.m. ...rest day ...family dinner
01/29 -
01/30 -
01/31 -
Chris

gomifune · January 2023

HW 206
GW 146

Round 212 SW: 203.1

Day/Weight/Comment
1/22 203.1
1/23 202.4
1/24 203.4
1/25 202.3
1/26 201.6
1/27 201.7
1/28 201.9
1/29 204.2
1/30
1/31

musicsax · January 2023

64 yr young F, 5ft 4 Round 212 (my 144th). As always, thank you. @QuiltingJaine.

Goal for this round; aimimg to lose a pound and a half. No binges, keep within calories & macros.

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)
End of round 206 – 135.4 (0.2 pound lost)
End of round 207 – 136.4 (1 pound gain) (Caravan Christmas Party Rally)
End of round 208 - 137.2 (0.8 pound gain)
End of round 209 - 137.4 (0.2 pound gain) (Christmas period)
End of round 210 – DNW (Lanzarote holiday)
End of round 211 – 138.2

SW: 137.8
Day/Weight/Comment
1/22 137.8 – good start to the round, hope it's not just because I had a lie in after a late night and therefore weighed in late – the scale initially showed yesterday's weight 138.2 & then dropped down to 137.8 – I'll take it !! I'll stay strong today to try to retain this number.

1/23 137.8 – 7.73 miles walked. ¼ exercise calories eaten back.
1/24 137.8 – 11.58 miles walked, just over half of exercise calories eaten back. Started with a croaky, sore throat & cough, trying to shake it off from getting hold of me.
1/25 137.8 – 10.74 miles, a third of exercise calories eaten back. Started to feel pretty worse as the day went on, had an awful night; sore throat, wracking cough, temperature, multiple weird dreams!! Going to try a gentle walk later as I think the fresh air will do me good.
1/26 137.8 - 6.77 miles walked yesterday, felt much better whilst I was out in the fresh air. I fed my cold yesterday with chocolate, luckily it didn't show up on the scales, but it made me think what would the number have been if I hadn't caved! Feeling a little better this morning, but my throat is so sore and the racking cough is so painful on my throat

1/27 138.2 – 8.07 miles walked. Well there is the chocolate & I did indulge yesterday to

. Feel a little brighter this morning, determined to gain control again from now, 4 days to make goal.
1/28 138.2 – 5.83 miles walked.
1/29 138.6 – no structured walking; took our caravan in for part exchange and bought our new one home, spent the rest of the day re-packing all the contents back in. looking forward to getting out in it in a few weeks. The numbers are feeling the effects of reduced walking!! Today we celebrate DGS 3rd birthday at DD's with a lovely roast dinner & no doubt birthday cake. I am feeling vey emotional typing this, there were times 2.5 years ago that I doubted I would ever say that when he was so ill. Yet again I am so thankful to the brave family that donated their loved one's liver to save our little brave lion's life and the marvellous NHS. I hope that they also get a little comfort from the fact that a very important part of her still lives on in a very independent, larger than life personality of a delightful 3 year old, 2 and a half years on from their very sad loss.

1/30
1/ 31

I'M WORTH IT !!
ﾑﾍThis is NOT A DIET. It’s a PERMANENT HEALTHY LIFESTYLE?￰ﾟﾑﾍ

TerriRichardson112 · January 2023

JGM10Ds Round 212
(In maintenance)
🍎🍓🍇🥝🫐🥝🍇🍓🍎
🍎🥝JANUARY 2022 🥝🍎
🍎🍓🍇🥝🫐🥝🍇🍓🍎
Mostly over Covid but still one or two niggly symptoms hanging on.

• In Maintenance since July 2019
• Smart BMI - optimal weight.
• Muscle/Fat %ages in normal range

Just because Covid restrictions aren’t compulsory doesn’t mean they’re not necessary.
People are still dying out there……… and the numbers are on the rise again.
😷Take care! Stay safe!😷
JANUARY focus:

* maintain weight < 140 (I have been maintaining since July 2019)
* Maintain Daily Solid Habits

I liked this so much I'm borrowing it.
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180's; 170's; 160's; 150's; 140's; 130's

🔹Posting weight and comments each evening.
Stats

Terri: Female; 76; Northern Ireland; married > 56 years; ex Maths teacher; volunteer group leader for U3A (University of the Third Age - life-long learning charity)
SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
LW: 131.2(3 Dec 2022)
GW: < 140

I am - MINDFUL - of making heathy choices
to - MAXIMISE - the achievement of my goals!
Giving up is NOT an option! I KNOW I am doing this!
JGM10Ds ROUND 212
Round 211: EW: 132.3
Day/Weight/Comment
22/01: 132.4: Daily Habits🫶
23/01: 132.2: Daily Habits🫶
24/01: 132.5: Daily Habits🫶
25/01: 133.1: Daily Habits🫶
26/01: 132.2: Daily Habits🫶
27/01: 132.4: Daily Habits🫶
28/01: 132.8: Daily Habits🫶
29/01: xxx: Daily Habits
30/02: xxx: Daily Habits
31/02: xxx: Daily Habits
Daily Habits - 2022
Update - January 2023

1. Log ALL CI/CO (Daily)
2. Stay under goal (Daily)
3. Balance macros/micros (Daily)
4. Hydrate adequately (Daily)
5. Choose healthy options (Daily)
6. Steps > 6000 (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
https://www.random.org/colors/hex

THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.
REMINDERS: One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you.

Daily weight fluctuations are normal, and can be as much as 2 lbs a day for no apparent reason.
A general downward trend is what we are looking for.
Eating out can cause apparent weight gain because of high sodium levels, but usually goes quickly. Drinking extra water helps with this.
The human body does not react instantly to what we do to it. Sometimes it can take several days to see results.
Plateaus are a normal part of the process. The body is consolidating and adapting to your new way of eating/exercising.
The closer you get to your goal weight, the more difficult it becomes to lose weight, as your body becomes more efficient at using what you feed it.
When you exercise you build muscle, which takes up less space than fat, so use measurements as well as weight to assess your progress.
Getting/Staying fit and healthy requires a lifestyle change for most people.

Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!

musicsax · January 2023

Woops almost posted twice !!

39flavours · January 2023

F41, 5'4
Heaviest: 180.8 (5th July '21)
RGW: 163.0lbs
UGW: 140lbs (trend)
UUGW: 122.4lbs

Round 211 Goals: Logging all food

Past Rounds

R160 SW:162.8 GW:164.0 EW:DNW
R161 SW:162.0 GW:159.5 EW:158.2 (-3.8)
R162 SW:160.2 GW:156.5 EW:154.6 (-5.6)
R163 SW:154.4 GW:152.4 EW:152.4 (-2.0)
R164 SW:151.8 GW:151.0 EW:150.2 (-1.6)
R165 SW:149.0 GW:148.4 EW:149.0 (-0.0)
R166 SW:148.4 GW:147.0 EW:147.0 (-1.4)
R167 SW:148.2 GW:146.5 EW:146.6 (-1.6)
R168 SW:146.6 GW:144.0 EW:146.2 (-0.4)
R169 SW:143.6 GW:143.0 EW:142.0 (-1.6)
R170 SW:143.0 GW:140.0 EW:140.6 (-2.4)
R171 SW:140.0 GW:139.6 EW:138.6 (-1.4)
R172 SW:141.4 GW:138.6 EW:145.0 (+3.6)
R173 SW:145.2 GW:142.8 EW:141.0 (-4.2)
R174 SW:141.0 GW:139.6 EW:142.2 (+1.2)
R175 SW:141.6 GW:139.6 EW: 140.0 (-1.6)
R176 SW:139.6 GW:139.0 EW: 138.4 (-1.2)

R177-R210 DNW
R211 SW:165.0 GW:163.0 EW: 160.8 (-4.2)
R212 SW: 161.4 GW: 159.0 EW:
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1/22 161.4 I'm not at all surprised at my gain today. Yesterday didn't go at all to plan, we ended up eating out for lunch and dinner. I had a small chicken burrito bowl for lunch which was OK but they put too much creamy sauce on it. Then we went to an Indian restaurant for dinner, which is always so hard to find healthy choices. I went for a chicken shaslik (grilled chicken with veggies) and a small rice which I shared with my niece. I did have a couple of beers though and far too many poppadoms. It was a great day, we went bowling and to the arcade, I baked fairy cakes with my niece and played with her loads. I'm so besotted with both her and my tiny baby nephew! He's only a month old and is totally scrumptious!.... Is 42 too old to be trying for a baby? Arghh broody!
I have one child, my daughter is 19 and just about to fly the nest... My husband (37) has none and I fear he'll want them one day...
Will try to fast for most of the day and get a good walk in if there's time. My SIL is recovering from her C section so walking any distance is not possible for her. We'll have to see what time they go home and if there's any daylight left.
Using yesterday's weight (160.8) as my guide to set my goal for this week as today's weight isn't accurate, there's a lot of food still 'in transit'.

1/23 159.8 A relief to see my weight drop back down after the weekend! I fasted most of the day yesterday, until about 5pm then had a few snacks in the evening. I have to watch out for cravings sneaking back in, also the temptation to have a beer in the evening to relax. Back on diligent logging today after not being able to for the last 3 days. It feels good to be back in control. I must get out for a long walk today.

1/24 159.6 Stayed below calorie goal but got carried away with some 68 calorie per bag snacks made from chickpeas, too nice, I had 4! Busy day today, catching a flight to Portugal so no weigh in tomorrow and I'm going to pack food to bring with me. Back in the early hours of Thursday morning. However lots of flights are getting cancelled due to strikes so fingers crossed.

1/25 DNW

1/26 159.6 I'm glad to see my trip didn't cause a spike in my weight (so far, tomorrow may show different) I managed to make sensible choices on the whole, with a few treats. I went over my calories by about double but we did lots of walking. Back to normal today, although I have lots of sleep to catch up on.

1/27 158.6 Oo, nice! Didn't do much yesterday, just rest and recuperate with fasting most of the day. I'm feeling a bit stiff today so need to get some exercise in and some healthy food.

1/28 158.2 Went for a 2 hour walk and got a bit lost due to new fences being erected for development sites. Ended up scrambling through brambles and up muddy hills to find the path. Bit over calories as snacking got the better of me.

1/29 158.8 Felt really fatigued all day, not sure why, maybe just adapting to fewer calories. Went for a dive with hubby and came very close to deciding to go to a restaurant for dinner but I only had 300 calories left for the day so gritted my teeth and went home. Very glad of that decision considering the slight gain regardless this morning.

1/30
1/31

joans1976 · January 2023

@musicsax I wish I could like and hug and hit inspire all at one time on your post! What a wonderful day for you and your family!

jspecies11 · January 2023

Round 212
69 yo; 5’5”
SW: 145#
GW for Round: 144#
Day/Weight/Comment
1/22 144.8#
1/23 144.4# Hoping for a trend. I’m working at the office where it’s easier to follow my plan and push water.
1/24 144.4# good day yesterday, ate according to plan and went to the gym after work.
1/25 144.4# crazy work day yesterday no exercise at all; stay with eating plan
1/26 144.0# hoping for a trend
1/27 144.8# not what I planned on.
1/28 144.8# okaaaaay
1/29 144.2# I’m thinking a half pound in these rounds might be a more realistic goal for me.
1/30

staceymcmd · January 2023

56, 5'2"
R212 Starting Weight 144.0
R212 Goal Weight: 142.0

1/22 143.6 Trying to stick to a 'somewhat' intermittent fasting schedule. Eating the majority of my food before 2pm really seems to work well for me. I've been trying to get my husband on board with this too, but he's having a hard time mentally letting go of the dinnertime meal.
1/23 143.8
1/24 143.0
1/25 142.6
1/26 142.2
1/27 141.6
1/28 141.6
1/29 141.6
1/30

joans1976 · January 2023

Hello, I’m Amanda. I did great with these 10 day challenges in the summer and the fall but some things have changed health wise and I’m finding it harder to lose the weight. Here’s hoping for a more positive outcome this time around.

OSW: 250 lbs
1/22 SW: 204.4
1/31 GW: 203.4

1/22: 204.4
Up a little bit due to celebratory pizza last night but this will come off. It was a really good reason to celebrate and you can’t miss big milestones in life!

1/23: 201.7 (!)
Weighed myself twice. Hopefully I can stay here!

1/24: 200.7 (!)
Again, weighed myself twice. Bodies are so strange!
(I also realized yesterday I put my weight in as 101, not 201…lol)

1/25: 201.7
Up, down, up, down. Overall a downward trend this round.

1/26: 200.7
Lots of snow here, almost landed myself in a ditch yesterday and I was going slow. Very fatigued too, work is a killer this week. I will keep going!

1/27: 201.7
Feeling very low today. The only thing I can think of to say is TGIF.

1/28: 203.7
I expected this. I ate my emotions yesterday and had a salty snack before bed. I will try to do better today.

1/29: 202.7

Skyleen75 · January 2023

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
R211 EW 186.6

1/22 188.8
1/23 188.9
1/24 185.8
1/25 186.6
1/26 184.6
1/27 182.8
1/28 181.0
1/29 183.6 Not too bad of a bump up. Totally expected. I was very careful with calories yesterday but I knew there would be alcohol rebound.
DD is arriving late today. She’s a healthy eater but my MIL is very insistent on helping by making family dinner tomorrow. I adore my MIL but she is a feeder! I’ve got a tactic where I bring a veggie tray for snacks and always make a huge fancy salad (DD favorite) but I will eat some of what is served.
We’ll also be eating late and my early eating time has been a huge success.
This combined with alcohol rebound might make the end of this round a total mess. It’s important for me to recognize all of the factors that affect my numbers a head of time so that I don’t get discouraged by the wild fluctuations on my scale.
I’m so thankful for this group and my morning check ins. I always feel better about the process after I work out the details here.

amnu_co · January 2023

Female: 52, 5'9

HW: 278 lbs (January 2017)
LW: 198 lbs (March 2018) -- kept it off 'til covid. Been working remotely getting fatter ever since.

SW: 247.4 | RW: 240.0

GOAL: MOVE MOVE MOVE as much as possible @ least 5-10 minutes every hour/everyday

Day/Weight/Comment

1/12 - 247.4 First weigh-in this month after slow week of just getting back on track.
1/19 - 246.9 Ecstatic to see a drop!
1/22 - DNW But was eager to do more.
1/23 - DNW
1/24 - 244.8
1/25 - DNW after restless night woke up late and tired. HOWEVER; proved to myself YOU CAN get 10,000 steps without leaving the house!!

Completed my food and exercise diary for the first time in months, and a little happy sore from all my 5 minute workouts today. A tiny bit nervous about weekly weight in tomorrow since I'm eating my last meal so late, but hoping some stretching tonight and a good BM in the morning won't disappoint, lololo
1/26 - 244.1 (mixed feelings about that)
1/27 - 243.2
1/28 - 243.2*
1/29 - 242.7 yesss! no weak ends on the weekend! I can relax now
1/30
1/31

*weighed myself three times after waking up, going to the bathroom, running for 10 minutes .... scale didn't budge. Logically it makes sense, emotionally just wanted to kick it!

CamandJarvis · January 2023

You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better than you were before

31, 5'5"
OSW: 164.2 164.5 164.9 Dec 31, 2022 165.5 Jan 5, 2023
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; R206: 161.7; R207: 163.6; R208: DNW; R209: 164.5; R210: 163.9; R211: DNW

Last weight
01/18 - 163.7

Round Goal: 163.xlb Water goal: 90oz.

Day, Weight, Comment
1/22 - DNW
1/23 - DNW
1/24 - 164.0
1/25 - 162.9
1/26 - 163.1
1/27 - 163.5
1/28 - 163.8
1/29 - 162.4 - So I made a mindful choice and then a splurge for lunch (more like "linner"). Was still full by dinner so skipped it which made up for everything. Today will be a challenge as I'll be hungry earlier and likely eat breakfast. I'm about to do a gentle morning yoga practice (it's raining and rain on a metal roof is beyond relaxing) to ensure SOME movement. No walking pups yesterday or today due to the wet cold conditions. Feeling good right now about my abilities to stay on track today.
1/30
2/01

Previous Day's Comments

1/22 - Headed out of town in a bit and there's a chance we won't come back until tomorrow (bringing work things to work on the road as a precaution) which also means no weigh in until Tuesday at the earliest. I wanted to let you all know I'm still alive. BF's dad and brother weren't so bad, though they all got a little silly Friday night and I went to bed with some loud sleepy music to drown out the loud talking/laughing. They left yesterday around noon and I spent the day putting my house/routine back in order. Pups are getting along now, for 3 mornings now they've taken to play fighting for hours as soon as I let them out after waking up. It's been an hour now and I can still hear them going at it. I'm glad, though. Harley still isn't sure about bed and couch sharing, but she's getting better. I'm working to get back into routine myself, but travel will postpone a little bit of that. For the most part, I stuck to my habits, though.
1/23 - DNP
1/24 - Not bad for not having weighed, tracked, and generally not checking in. Plus, TOM showed up on Saturday afternoon a little earlier than expected. And then travel, which not only lowers my water intake but also increases my eating out/unhealthy options. It's currently chilly, but a beautiful rainy morning. I did my workout to the sounds of rain on a metal roof. Journaled to the same sound. Just did a couple sun salutations under my porch overhang to thank Mother Nature for the rain as yesterday it was announced we were in a burn ban due to the dry conditions. I've taken to doing 3 iterations of sun salutation-forward fold-half fold-forward fold-sun salutation iterations a morning. It gets me focusing on my breath first thing, I always go to out on my back porch/deck (depending on weather) to get fresh air, and on clear days, I get a beautiful sunrise which always lifts my mood first thing. Despite missing my beautiful sunrise, it lifted my mood but that's due to the aforementioned dry conditions in the area being remedied. I went shopping and got myself the makings of a nice cobb salad I'll be able to munch on for at least 2 days this week, if not more. I also got the ingredients for making my own wontons/steamed dumplings which BF and I both like. Hoping this week will be a quick turnaround back into good habits after last week's upheaval. Also, it's good to be back here (: I've missed you all.
1/25 - Oh I'm so proud of that number! I ended up making a GIANT cobb salad yesterday and BF decided to be a smarty pants and say "I hope that's not for dinner! It looks good, but too many green things" and so we had taco salad for dinner bahahahah! Today I did my workout, as planned, and am all caught up. Rest day tomorrow. Workout Friday, my day off, and then vet visit with Smoke for more shots and follow up on surgery. Hopefully cleared to bathe and walk! Harley is so mad for stopping our evening routine and bugs me every night. Sorry girl, I miss it, too. Cobb salad again today for lunch. I did eat breakfast but kept portions fairly small and hope dinner can stay small, but filling, as well to avoid eating back all my exercise calories. I have the last of the cobb salad for tomorrow and plenty of leftover veg for more salads! Hopefully I can eat it all before it goes bad.
1/26 - I indulged in a small slice of my homemade strawberry swirl cheesecake (everything, including crust, is from scratch) after dinner. I was right at expected calories for Fitbit and under by 57 on MFP despite that splurge. It is lactose-heavy, though, so I'm not surprised at the little extra bloat, both visibly and on the scale. No workout today as I did 2 in a row already. Back at it tomorrow. Will be mindful about getting up and moving through the day, though. I have leftover cobb salad to finish up for lunch. Not sure dinner yet, but I should know by lunchtime and can adjust from there. Hoping to fast today and not need breakfast. Yesterday I was very nauseous and ate but hoping today I can push it a little further. Dinner was also later last night than it has been in a little while so I should be able to "tough it out" until lunch (and by "tough it out" I mean avoid the habit/boredom/mindless eating I'm used to while working. If I get nauseous or actually hungry, I'll eat)
1/27 - Sodium? Uptick from the cheesecake 2 days ago? I have no idea why I'm up today. I was under calorie goal (estimate since I was working late and didn't see what BF put in dinner specifically. He told me, but I couldn't estimate measurements) and didn't eat back any of my very miniscule exercise calories. I woke up about 15 minutes before my alarm today so I've already knocked out my FeelGoodPlan workout. Debating if I want to attempt yoga with the pups finally settled down and back sleeping (it won't last). Already finished all my scripting and journaling once I hit post on this... Grocery shopping today as well as taking the pup to the vet. A lot of driving. Wish I could take the pup in with me into the grocery store. I'm a tad nervous using curbside pickup as I had a bad experience with them after I broke my back in Kansas. The produce they picked for me had a bunch of mold on it! And the milk was out of date. I've heard good things from friends about the store here so I'm hoping it works out. Now to make sure I have everything I need in my cart... eek! I guess this risk is better than driving the 40 minute (one way) trip into town twice!
1/28 - Quite alright, no hugs needed. This is sodium and general foodbaby uptick from a delightful dinner out. We went out to our local hibachi place for dinner to get out of the house. I got a bento box with teriyaki steak, tempura veg and shrimp (why must it be fried? At least there's some extra protein and nutrients still there), and california roll. I also ensured to eat all my miso and salad before dinner to help fill me up before the calorie bomb showed up to the table. I didn't eat all of it and focused on the proteins and veg before allowing myself to indulge in the roll and (best in town) fried rice. Today we are headed to the big city to get BF a suit jacket. I'm tasked with matching it to his already-owned slacks and shirts. We'll likely be eating out while there as it's an hour to hour and a half drive depending on traffic. I'm feeling confident. Today is the first day I've felt neutral. I've been feeling fat/bloated/heavy since October before I gained back all the weight (and then some) I had previously lost in this challenge. It's a nice feeling and I want it to stay so I'm very motivated to keep that up.
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RockinRobyn672 · January 2023

SW: 146.4 / Gained 1.2 pounds last round

So I gained 1.2 pounds last round, almost negating the 2 pounds I lost the round before. This round will be interesting because I will not be able to do any aerobic workouts due to the foot surgery (ugh!). In the meantime I'm doing workouts from the floor and some pull-ups, which is not the same of course, but better than nothing, right?!? As with the previous round, my main goal is no after dinner snacking.

Day/Weight/Comment
1/23: 145.8
1/24: 145.6
1/25: DNW -
1/26: 146 -
1/27: 146
1/28: 146.6
1/29: 147.8 - Yesterday was a fun day. We ate lunch at a great restaurant, checked out the Chrysler Museum in Norfolk, and had dinner downtown Norfolk. I haven't tracked food over the past couple days. I was hoping that I could maintain over the weekend without tracking, but as you can see it didn't work out that way. I've gained 1.4 pounds since the beginning of this round. I got in a 15-minute beginner floor Pilates class and a 20-minute arm workout with weights. Sore this morning! That's the goal!
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amnu_co · January 2023

fmfdfa2020 wrote: »

Have you tried Monkfruit sweetener? It natural, ZERO calorie and often touted as a better sweetener because of all its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It's definitely a little pricey but a little goes a long way. Good luck and Happy Friday!

@amnu_co I have not heard of Monkfruit sweetener. I searched for info on it and I'll give it a try. Thanks for letting me know!

Anytime @fmfdfa2020 ~ it's a new discovery for me also! Since being diagnosed pre-diabetic, I'm constantly on the look-out for anything that might tame this beast. Let us know if you like!

RockinRobyn672 · January 2023

joans1976 wrote: »

Robyn and Sheila I get to snacking when I am stressed, which is often. And I snack on cashews and dark chocolate. Calorie bombs. I don’t keep things in the house like chips or cookies but I swear if I don’t have at least one piece (0.98 oz) of dark chocolate per day, I’ll kill somebody. I cut way back on drinking in June and now that’s gone and nobody is taking my chocolate away. I just have to keep it to one piece. Since the beginning of January I have been trying to get more fruits and veggies in, they keep my mouth busy but sometimes the snack/stress monster still wins.

@joans1976 You made me actually laugh out loud (haha!). I had to quote your entire post because your words describe me. I keep Ghiradelli 72% squares in the house and/or Lindt Lindor 60% truffles (haven't found darker). I try to stick to one of those a day. Like you I do not keep junk food in the house and I eat lots of fruits and veggies too. When I binge it's on the cashews, almonds, cheese .... the "calorie bombs".

amnu_co · January 2023

@musicsax ~ oh my heart, my heart ... he's precioso!! how sad and lovely beautiful circle of life. #blessings to you and your family {{{{{{ air hugs }}}}}

cassique · January 2023

SW: 170 pounds: Ultimate Goal weight 145 pounds
RND 210: SW:170.8 EW 169.8
SW RND 211: 169.8 EW 167.4
SW RND 212: 168.2 EW

Rnds 210 & 211 progress
Goal 1: Cut down on the boozy days: Stay dry for 7 out of 10 days.

Goal 2: Increase water intake: Hit 70 oz per day for 8 out of 10 days.

Goal 3: Log my food 9 out of 10 days.

:/
Goal 4: 20 minutes of movement separate from day to day activities. 8 out of 10 days.

:/

212 Goals
GW for this round: under 168 for the last 3 days of the challenge.
Goal 1: Cut down on the boozy days: Stay dry for 7 out of 10 days.

X
Goal 2: Increase water intake: Hit 70 oz per day for 8 out of 10 days.

X
Goal 3: Log my food 9 out of 10 days.

X
Goal 4: 20 minutes of movement separate from day to day activities. 7 out of 10 days.

X X X

Day/Weight/Comment
1/22 168.2 Up a bit since yesterday. Last round I just let loose. Lot's of good things that shook up my routines and I gave in and let it get away from me. Surprisingly I ended the round down in pounds. I'll be happy with one pound down every 10 days. I am not in any rush to reach my goal weight--but I want to change my habits so that it doesn't creep back up.

1/23 168.6 rejoined OTF signed up for 8 classes a month but after going two days in a row I think I will get addicted again and want to increase.

1/24 167.0 Banged my toe last night and it is all swollen. I will get it looked at today and hopefully I will be able to do INFERNO at OTF on Thursday. It is a series of tread/row blocks and then the floor exercises.

1/25 168.4 I am wondering if this is due to going over on my sodium last night. I had a lot of soy sauce with my Mung bean sprouts. I had a lot of sodium for dinner tonight too. I think it might be worth tracking to see if there is a correlation between night time salt and scale gains.

1/26 168.4 So the morning after another high sodium night and my weight stayed the same. Tonight I stayed on the low side for sodium so we will see what the scale looks like tomorrow. My toe is feeling a bit better so hopefully tomorrow I will be back at the gym. I can get it into sneakers again.

1/27 169.0 hmmm so maybe salt isn't the problem. I did eat dinner later than usual last night and I also have been having a glass of milk with dinner the past three nights which is something I haven't done in a long time. I was just getting sick of water and without booze, milk is my preferred beverage--what can I say I'm a child of the 80s we drank milk with meals. It is a comfort beverage. So tonight, no milk. I worked out and feel really good. Tomorrow is going to be a whole day out and there will be booze. It was kind of what I was saving up for

. I don't plan on too many smileys tomorrow. But I booked a morning class at OTF before the festivities so at least one smiley should happen.

1/28 165.8 Well wouldn't you just look at that. Maybe it was the salt weight before. Maybe it was the extra water yesterday. Maybe I just can't drink milk. Maybe it was the work out yesterday. No idea what it was but THIS RIGHT HERE is the reason why I can't let daily fluctuations get to me. I could have beat myself up saying -- I am gaining I need to cut more calories--but instead I tried to assess and didn't let it bother me to much, and bam--I'm lower than I have been in months today.
I am off to the gym now for an early morning class, then a full day of fun in the city. I will definitely not stay dry today and I probably won't hydrate as much, and I may or may not try to log my food. I will check in again tomorrow.

1/29 163--I didn't eat much yesterday but I did imbibe plenty. I am not expecting this weight to stay through the end of the round.
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Machias1949 · January 2023

74 years-old great-grandmother (5'2")
ON 8/29/2022: I was 134 LBS and had a 33” natural waist

Round 211 - loss -1.1 LBS
01/21-116.5

Round 212: RSW: 117.2 waist: 28” (goal 27 ½’)

01/22- 117.2
01/23- 116.3
01/24- 116.4
01/25- 116.6
01/26- 116.6
01/27- 116.8
01/28- 116.7
01/29- 116.7-before I joined MFP I was working on two projects-finishing wiring my great grand daughter’s dollhouse and finishing a manuscript. Both I put on hold-5 months ago. But the time has come to finish them-both must be completed by the middle of Feb. Not worried about dollhouse but the amount of time sitting in front of my computer to finish the last two chapters of the book gives me the chills as that is how I gained the weight in the first place,

AR10at50 · January 2023

57, 5’5
OSW-187 Sept. 2018. Thank you @quiltingjaine !
GW-140

1/23-165-No better day to get back on the wagon, than Monday.
1/24-Walked 5 miles. Made split pea soup.
1/25-DNW-Ate Mexican food and walked 3 miles.
1/26-DNW-Walked 6 miles. My goal is to walk 3 days a week and do yoga the other 2......in a perfect week that is....with not many appointments or meetings. I still have bruising from getting my eyelids done; next week I should be able to cover it up with makeup.
1/27-164
1/28-164
1/20-164-Went to a quilting class yesterday, it was fun and relaxing.

tishawj · January 2023

Female - 51yrs - 5'5"
SW:186.8
Day/Weight/Comment
1/22-186.8
1/23 - 187.6 - we did homemade pizza last night...carbs and salty meat...rest of the day was good
1/24 - 185.8 - good way to start the day!
1/25 - 185.2 - was setting up for a client yesterday...11 hours and 15000 steps. Brought a salad with tuna and cottage cheese instead of going out for lunch and lots of water which seems to have fended off the carb/sodium bloat from the leftover pizza I scarfed down when I got home.
1/26 - 184.4 - We only did half a day at set up yesterday as a big storm was rolling in and we didn't want to deal with the drive if we stayed later. Got home in time to pop over to our local with hubby...chose a craft gin and soda vs a craft beer.
1/27 - 183.0 - Was not expecting this! DS(17) was making dinner for us when I got home from set up last night...and as not to deter the teenager from taking the initiative to make dinner I just guestimated my logging based on what he told me was in it. He used way more oil and soy sauce than I would so I was expecting some sodium bloat today. Gift show set up is done and I don't have any work booked for a while so I'll have to keep myself busy and moving in other ways.
1/28 - 181.8 - Again.... wow...that's the first week for you though, all water weight and bloat, I do not expect this rate of loss to continue but will stick with the plan!!! Took the dog for an hour hike in the woods near our house yesterday, it was lovely with all of the recent snow we've had but a bit of a slog, but that makes for a good workout for sure. Had an awesome steak dinner last night, filled my plate with lots of broccoli and only a few roasted potatoes

Happy weekend!!
1/29 - 181.8 - Got in another good hike with the dog and the hubby yesterday, that and shopping with DS(17) for business clothes for his upcoming DECA comp got me over 10,000steps which usually doesn't happen on a Saturday

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amnu_co · January 2023

quiltingjaine wrote: »

@deepwoodslady You do need help from a medical professional but here is an old article I hadn’t seen before - https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/low-carb-diet-for-diabetes#Whats-the-optimal-carb-intake-for-people-with-diabetes?

A hundred years ago, low carb was the method of treating diabetes. It’s nice to see the medical science has finally figured out how well it works. Some doctors are resistant. My theory is they don’t want to “cure” their patients because those people are their livelihood.

There are many books about the value of low carb but in your situation, you do need to be monitored by a professional who is in agreement with the low carb life.

Thanks for this link @quiltingjaine !! I found it to be very useful. They even have a weekly lesson plan I just joined. Next week is spotting your blood sugar triggers. Great free resource! I'll be resharing

deepwoodslady · January 2023

musicsax wrote: »

64 yr young F, 5ft 4 Round 212 (my 144th).
1/29 138.6 – no structured walking; took our caravan in for part exchange and bought our new one home, spent the rest of the day re-packing all the contents back in. looking forward to getting out in it in a few weeks. The numbers are feeling the effects of reduced walking!! Today we celebrate DGS 3rd birthday at DD's with a lovely roast dinner & no doubt birthday cake. I am feeling vey emotional typing this, there were times 2.5 years ago that I doubted I would ever say that when he was so ill. Yet again I am so thankful to the brave family that donated their loved one's liver to save our little brave lion's life and the marvellous NHS. I hope that they also get a little comfort from the fact that a very important part of her still lives on in a very independent, larger than life personality of a delightful 3 year old, 2 and a half years on from their very sad loss.

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I'M WORTH IT !!
ﾑﾍThis is NOT A DIET. It’s a PERMANENT HEALTHY LIFESTYLE?￰ﾟﾑﾍ

@musicsax May God continually and always protect this little fella. Happy Birthday little one!

SheilaBoneham · January 2023

HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015) - 135
2023 Goals — no snacking after dinner; calories below maintenance, adjusted every 10 lbs; move more; eat mostly healthfully, no extremes. Aim for 150 by the end of the year.

📆 History 2015–2023

Feb. 2015: highest weight 218.2
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.
2022: end weight running average 178.6

2023 Rounds
R209 01/01/23: end weight 178.6. Ave calories — who knows? I didn’t bother with the holidays.
R210 01/11/23: end weight 176.2 (-2.4). Ave calories 1102. No after-dinner snacking!

R211 01/21/23: end weight 176.8 (+.6). Ave calories
R212 01/31/23: goals—no after dinner snacking; calories <1300.

Day/Weight/Comment no food after dinner 💚

1/22 - 176.4
Good. I’m headed back down despite the sample oatmeal-coconut-raisin cookie from the batch I baked for DH. I just shoveled the driveway and sidewalks so I’m feeling warm and energized! I hope it sticks for a few hours. Still wrestling with puppy-induced sleep deprivation, although he did nap a long time yesterday afternoon because one of my training buddies brought her 15-week-old Flat-coated Retriever puppy over to play. My Booker is 10.5 weeks. Boy, did they have fun wrestling and running and getting wet and dirty. We had fun watching, and then cleaning them up! Some of you said “more pics,” so here they are in a less frenzied moment, my Booker on the left and Chaos on the right. Cutie boys.

1/23 - 177
Oops.

1/24 - 177.4
Ah, well, a couple of nights of relapsing snackwise will do that. DH bought a Marie Callender chocolate pie to try, and I didn’t realize how crazy many calories were in a serving until later. Yikes! Trying to straighten myself out today.

1/25 - 177.2
Better, not perfect, last night. We’re getting all-day snow, so I’m off to shovel what’s there now. Exercise!

1/26 - 176.8 💚
I did much better yesterday — no nighttime snacks. Yay!

1/27 - 178
Aww, come on. No idea. Salt maybe.

1/28 - 177.4
Does this round seem to be slipping by extra quickly, or is it just me? I just hope the rest of Jan and Feb go as quickly—the really cold weather makes it much harder to manage puppy energy, though it does help when he runs like a nut through the snow, which is up to his chin. There’s a lot of ice, though, and ice on top of snow, and I’m afraid of falling, so I don’t go out with him much— I stand on the clear part of patio and throw things. I wish I could run of calories like Booker does! Ok, have a great Saturday, and stay warm & safe if your in the freeze zone.

1/29 - 177.6
I can’t seem to stay out of the snacks this weekend. Sigh. Day by day, right? Otoh, I got out for a little walk with the pup this morning since the temp is actually above freezing (though starting to drop with a very cold week coming up). Yesterday I blocked a new wrap I knitted—last fall, when the Virginia Creeper on my fence was in its red and gold and brown glory, I wanted to wrap myself up in it. So I knitted it. 🙂 The picture doesn’t show the yarn well—it has subtle shades of gold and red and green in with the rich brown. Not exactly food related, but I can’t snack while I’m knitting!

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deepwoodslady · January 2023

Round 212

MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 62 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 169 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
R211 EW= 196.4
R212 EW= TBD

Current New Goals:
Weight:
Short Term Goal: To weigh less at the end of this round than I did at the end of the last round.
Final goal: 145-155. We’ll see how I look & feel when I get there.
Exercise: Move 30 minutes per day rotating activity.

COLOR CODE: Fuchsia is a Happy Weight Loss for me. Blue is a sad weight gain.Black is no change.

********LOOK AND SEE HOW THE UPS & DOWNS OF MY JOURNEY JUST HELPS ME BE A STRONGER & MORE DETERMINED ME********

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)

R207 (12/03/22 thru 12/12/22) = -0.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 198.2)

R208 (12/13/22 thru 12/22/22) = -0.4 LOST (Ending Weight 197.8)

R209 (12/23/22 thru 01/01/23) = -1.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 199.2)

R210 (01/02/23 thru 01/11/23) = -0.8 LOST (Ending Weight 198.6)

R211 (01/12/23 thru 01/21/23) = -2.2 LOST (Ending Weight 196.4)

R203 thru R212 (10/24/22 thru 01/31/23) = -xxx LOST (Ending Weight 202.0)

Day/Weight/Comment
01/21 …..196.4….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND

01/22 -197.4- (Trend weight 197.8)

01/23 -198.2- (Trend weight 197.8)

01/24 -197.8- (Trend weight 197.8)

01/25 -197.6- (Trend weight 197.9)

01/26 -196.8- (Trend weight 197.9)

01/27 -196.0- (Trend weight 197.7)

01/28 -197.8- (Trend weight 197.7) After travel and no medication yesterday I blew it with too many “diet” snacks last night including popcorn I could not afford after a bit of a high carb day. Self-sabotage was in full swing I guess. I was also feeling pretty depressed as I showed up at the school to walk with my oldest DD and they said I needed to fill out their paperwork (that’s new!), get a lanyard badge and we can’t walk until after 4:30. My DD is unable to walk except for directly after school so she had to give it up and we won’t be able to spend that bit of time together. I was so sad about this that I sat in my car when I drove back home for about an hour in my garage. I didn’t even have the strength to get out of the car, I was so burdened. I feel I ruined it for her too since seeing me flagged the secretary at the school. I definitely ate my emotions last night. My youngest Daughter and DGS are here as usual for the weekend and I am babysitting today. I will try to make it a banner day to compensate a bit for last night and hope some of this is the non-medication bloat I get after traveling. I’m really getting tired of the 197 – 200 weight range I seem to be bouncing around in for nearly a year now! 192 would be such a welcome change. Still aiming, however, ultimately for the 180’s so I can cross the 190’s off my list below. Then 179 or lower to get into overweight range. Then goal. I don’t care how long it takes but sooner is better than later with the diabetes issues. Pre-logging today, getting some time on my exercise machines (if DGS will leave me alone for 30 minutes) and flushing with plenty of water today are all part of the plan.

01/29 -195.6- (Trend weight 197.5) I was over a good bit on both the calories and the carbs yesterday although all the food choices were good ones. Mixed nuts (too many) put me over. I won’t be buying them again. These were leftover from a previous purchase over a week ago. Gone Now!!! I pre-portioned but I just can’t stop at one snack baggie. I’m better off sticking to the almonds. Nonetheless, a wonderful WHOOSH today on the scale that I hope is reflective of the benefits of prelogging food, drinking the water, 30 minutes or more of exercise daily and good general meal choices. DD went home so today should be a day without the temptations. I finally dropped below the challenge starting weight and I plan on running with it. Travel Mon, Tue and Wed. Hopefully good choices and portion control are on the horizon. I woke up starving this morning so I’m not eating a damn thing until the hunger stabilizes (which will happen after a couple of hours). If I eat now, I would probably overeat, so IF is in order today. I changed up my macros yesterday. I thought I had my carbs set at 100 but they were actually set for 140 (even though I was not hitting that high in my diet). I've now got them set to the top end of 90 and will slowly tweak from there. After reading the @quiltingjaine article, I am going to start checking WHICH artificial sweetner some of my foods may have as it clearly matters to my glucose levels. I am going to look into monk fruit also.

01/30 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)

01/31 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)

Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s

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SModa61 · January 2023

GIVE ME 10 DAYS – ROUND 212

Round 212
January 22 – February 1, 2023

Round 212. Simple goal. To stay thoughtful in my actions the whole round.

History:

Round 126 153.0 equivalent 9/14/20
Round 127 149.2 9/24/20
Round 128 147.2 10/4/20
Round 129 145.8 10/14/20
Round 130 144.4 10/24/20
Round 131 142.2 11/3/20
Round 132 139.4 11/13/20
Round 133 137.2 11/23/20
Round 134 136.4 12/3/20
Round 135 132.6 12/13/20
Round 136 132.0 12/23/20
Round 137 132.0 1/2/21
Round 138 131.0 1/12/21
Round 139 128.2 1/22/21
Round 176 138.2 1/26/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 177 134.8 2/5/22
Round 178 137.0 2/15/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 181 138.2 3/17/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
Round 182 137.8 3/27/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 183 133.4 4/6/22 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 184 136.0 4/16/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 12.5 oz
Round 185 136.8 4/26/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 13 oz
Round 186 136.0 5/6/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 187 137.8 5/16/22 Harry 10 lb 14.0 oz Han Solo 11lb 11.5 oz
Round 188 135.8 5/26/22 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
Round 210 146.6 1/02/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
Round 211 144.4 1/12/23
Round 212 147.2 1/22/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz

SW: 146.8

Day/Weight/Comment

1/22 – 147.2 So round 210 was on target, 211 started great, then distractions came in again. I have to figure out how to not swing extremes. This morning was more up from yesterday, but DH and I went out to eat last night and I made choices without regard to calories (cocktail, pad thai, and half a huge dessert). But I am back here today. Round 212. Thoughtful breakfast choices and will plan out my day as I will be “out” for most of the day and will need to face one meal out of the house.

1/23 – 146.2 yesterday went well enough. Spent the day at my parents’ assisted living apartment. I worked through cleaning the place up. They collect things and also seem to not be able to put things away. Tracked well, but no exercise.

1/24 - 147.0 No tracking, no exercise

1/25 – 145.2 Thoughtful food selections, but not MFP tracking. Still no exercise. Massachusetts weather is lousy ATM, not ready to get back into the Apple workouts, and tons to do in the two weeks I am up north. Counting on reestablishing exercise habits during the 3 months in Florida and my returning to pleasant weather in May. Starting my Invisalign this morning. Quite nervous about the process given my teeth are not young, and I’ve spent too much time reading about complications.

1/26 – 144.2 Tracked properly with MFP. Tracking was after the fact which is not my favorite, but hey, I tracked! AND was under my target!! Invisalign is ATM not bad. I had heard day 1 could be awful (kept remembering I have unused oxycodone from a 2018 surgery). Haven’t even needed Tylenol (Advil is a no no on Invisalign, sadly my preferred pain med). Tricky aspects is nothing but water while trays in, and goal is to have them in 22 hours a day. AND they are a pain to get out and must brush, floss/waterpic, and clean trays before putting them in. “Picking” on food will be very much deterred. Today, I need to plan ahead so that I get enough food in each meal so that I can make it to the next. Very foreign concept to me. Estimate for me is 14 months of this, so maybe I will have some new eating habits by then.

1/27 – 144.4 Two days of new learning curve of dealing with food and drinks with Invisalign. Cooking is a totally different experience for those of us that “taste” while cooking. You can’t, or you either have to take the trays out and clean (not so easy) or you risk sugars creeping under the tray and sitting there long term working at rotting your teeth. No more spoon licking :’( . Had three meals and a midafternoon coffee, so four “outs”. Tracking/planning ahead worked pretty well. I was hungry by the next meal, but I think that is how we are supposed to be. :P Came in at 1540 calories. Should not have produced an “up”, but that tells me that my recent ups and down have a solid fluid component to them.

1/28 – 144.0 Great, so possibly will end this round lower than round 210, which would be nice. I had a dream last night that I was eating with my Invisaligns in. Maybe that has to do with my being hungry since about 8 PM last night. :P

1/29 – 144.2 No reason for the up. Guessing my body fat is catching up with a fluid loss. Today is going to be a challenge. Celebrating birthdays – Mother at 86, Father at 88, Grandson at 3, and son’s girlfriend 32. Pizza’s, homemade ice cream cake, and cupcakes. Making best effort and that will be good enough.

1/30
1/31

@musicsax I am so happy for you, your family and your grandson. Wishing him many more healthy years. When is his actual "day"? My DGS will be 3 on Jan 31. Have a fun day celebrating!!

Kayjay1960 · January 2023

January 23rd
SW 176.2lbs
GW 150

Round Start:176
Round Goal: 170

Water Goal 72oz. Step Goal 15K WO Goal 6 WO Round 212

SW:
Day/Weight/Comment
1/23/ 173.6 I know I have some water weight so should be able to get it down the first week.
Thought it started today. Boy I wish I would’ve started yesterday ate way way too much. This feels good to join. If the weather would cooperate would be easier.
1/24 173. Down -.6 was hoping for more.
Walked, worked out, drank water, tracked and golfed.
1/25 172.8 -.2 Exercised walked over 15K steps stayed at 1200 Calories drank water did it all. Hoping tomorrow is better.
1/26 174.1 UP 1.3 YUK!! Dang did not do well yesterday in my eating went to a car show, the food choices there were awful. Thought the turkey leg would be the best choice. It was OK but tasted greasy and everything went downhill from there. Going to set a daily goal. Today is going to be Water 64oz.
1/27 173.6 -.4 Much Better. Hoping for more but will take it. Key drink lots of water, Goal today nothing eaten after 7PM
1/28 No Weigh Bad night
1/29 No Weigh in Forgot early morning hoping for a better 10 days going forward

So many different diets out there confusing, looking for inspiration
1/30

jedaschultz · January 2023

Thanks @quiltingjaine for another round.

Hi, I’m Debbie.
I am 59 yr old, 5' 6" female from Missouri.
OSW 213.4 (July 2012)

Round 164 (Round 1) SW 206.6 RGW 205 EW 204 (-2.6)
Round 165 (Round 2) SW 204 RGW 204 EW 205.4 (+1.4)
Round 166 - I skipped this one. Husband started radiation. (+2.4)
Round 167 (Round 3) SW 207.8 RGW EW 207.2 (-.6)
Round 168 (Round 4) SW 207.2 RGW 204 EW 205.8 (-1.4)
Round 169 (Round 5) SW 205.8 RGW 204 EW 206 (+.2) Thanksgiving
Round 170 (Round 6) SW 206. RGW 204 EW 206.8 (+.8)
Round 171 (Round 7) SW 206.8 RGW 204 EW 208.6 (+1.8)
Round 172 (Round 8) SW 208.6 RGW 206 EW 207.8 (-.8)
Round 173 (Round 9) SW 207.8 RGW 205’s EW 208.6 (+.8)
Round 174 (Round 10) SW 208.6 RGW 206 EW 204.6 (-4.0)
Round 175 (Round 11) SW 204.6 RGW 203 EW 207.4 (+2.8)
Round 176 (Round 12) SW 207.4 RGW 205 EW 208.6 (+1.2)
Round 177 (Round 13) SW 208.6 RGW 205 EW 206.2
Round 178 (Round 14) SW 206.2 RGW 205 EW 205.8
Round 179 skipped this one - traveling
Round 180 (Round 15) SW 208 RGW 205 EW 210.2
Round 181 (Round 16) SW 210.2 RGW 209 EW 209.2
Round 182 skipped
Round 183 (Round 17) SW 209.2 RGW 208 EW 208.2
Round 184 (Round 18) SW 208.2 RGW 207 EW 210.2
Round 185 (Round 19) SW 210.2 RGW 208 EW
Round 186 skipped
Round 187 skipped
Round 188 skipped
Round 189 skipped
Round 190 SW 209.6 RGW 209 EW 210
Round 191 SW 210 RGW 209 EW 205.2
Round 192 SW 205.2 RGW 204.2 EW 205.8
Round 193 SW 205.8 RG 205 EW 213.2
Round 194 SW 211.4 RG 207 EW 213.2
Round 195 Skipped
Round 196 SW 210.2 RG 209 EW211
Round 197 SW 211 RG 209 EW
Round 198 Skipped
Round 199 Skipped
Round 200 EW 211.8
Round 201 SW 211.8 RGW 209 EW 210.2
Round 202 SW 210.2 RGW 208 EW 210.6
Round 203 SW 210.6 RGW 209 EW 209.8
Round 204 SW 209.8 RGW 208.4 EW 210
Round 205 SW 210 RGW 208.4EW 208.8
Round 206 208.8 RGW 208 EW
Round 207 skipped
Round 208 skipped
Round 209 skipped
Round 210 SW RGW 209.2 EW
Round 211 SW RGW EW 210
Round 212 SW 210 RGW 208.5 EW 209.4

SW: 209.4
GW for Round: 208

Day/Weight/Comment
1/22 211 Oh my!!!
1/23 210.2 It wasn’t a very good weekend.
1/24 210 Slowly coming back down.
1/25 210.2
1/26 210.2
1/27 209.2 I was much more active yesterday.
1/28 208.6 Yeah!!
1/29 208.8 Up slightly but that’s ok.
1/30

SheilaBoneham · January 2023

Machias1949 wrote: »

01/29- 116.7-before I joined MFP I was working on two projects-finishing wiring my great grand daughter’s dollhouse and finishing a manuscript. Both I put on hold-5 months ago. But the time has come to finish them-both must be completed by the middle of Feb. Not worried about dollhouse but the amount of time sitting in front of my computer to finish the last two chapters of the book gives me the chills as that is how I gained the weight in the first place,

@Machias1949 Somehow I missed that you’re a writer — what do you write? I’m also a writer (for, eeek!, 45ish years)—started with academic journal articles, moved to freelance feature writing for magazines, then 17 nonfiction books, then 4 mysteries and a bunch of essays and poems in literary mags. I’ve been on hiatus for a number of reasons, but am finally getting back into the flow with a new mystery/series.

And yes, writing can be bad for the waistline. I usually set an interval timer for 45/15 min intervals—write for 45, then get out and walk for 15 (the time it takes me to do one fast loop around our little neighborhood), rinse, repeat. I thought when I started this a decade ago that I’d lose the flow, but find it’s the opposite—no music, no podcasts, no phone on walks, just let my mind do what it will. I find I come back to the computer ready to go again, and in a 3-hour session, I walk an hour and get many words. Don’t know if something like that would work for you, but maybe worth a try?

Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 212

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