100 days of weighing #15 Tuesday March 07.23 – Wednesday June 14.23
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100 Days of Weighing In ^^^^^ March 07, 2023 through June 14, 2023
My Name is Donna, Age 62. I am 5’5” tall & I live in Northern Michigan USA
My mini-challenge is to lose 10 pounds by Easter 2023. I started my efforts on Dec. 10th weighing 198.4. My wish is to weigh 188.4 by Easter April 9th, 2023. That gives me about 4 months to lose 10 pounds. Sounds easy but, trust me, it won’t be. Especially when outside exercise is so limited for me this slippery time of year!
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
“We will encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” ~Maya Angelou
Starting Weight from End of Last Challenge: : 191.2
Goal This Round: 176.2
Ending Weight: xxxxxWeight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 01-03/07-191.6-(Trend weight 192.9)
Day 02-03/08-190.6-(Trend weight 192.7)
Day 03-03/09-192.2-(Trend weight 192.6)
Day 04-03/10-191.6-(Trend weight 192.5)
Day 05-03/11-189.2-(Trend weight 192.2)
Day 06-03/12-189.0-(Trend weight 191.9)
Day 07-03/13-189.4-(Trend weight 191.6)
WEEK 1 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.8 lbs LOST
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.8 lbs. LOST
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 08-03/14-187.8-(Trend weight 191.3)
Day 09-03/15-188.8-(Trend weight 191.0)
Day 10-03/16-188.8-(Trend weight 190.8)
Day 11-03/17-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
Day 12-03/18-189.0-(Trend weight 190.7)
Day 13-03/19-188.2-(Trend weight 190.4)
Day 14-03/20-188.6-(Trend weight 190.4)
WEEK 2 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.8 lbs LOST
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 2.6 lbs LOST
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 15-03/21-188.6-(Trend weight 190.3)
Day 16-03/22-188.2-(Trend weight 190.1)
Day 17-03/23-188.4-(Trend weight 190.0)
Day 18-03/24-188.0-(Trend weight 189.8)
Day 19-03/25-187.2-(Trend weight 189.5)
Day 20-03/26-187.8-(Trend weight 189.3)
Day 21-03/27-DNW-(Trend weight DNW) Nope. I’m not even gonna look! The birthday party was very nice and so was the food. I have 4 out of 5 days of travel this week which is never good for me. Also, my bp dropped badly again so I am back to laying around (no exercise allowed) babying it until the cardiologist figures out what to do. The one thing I’ve learned is that if I don’t move, I don’t lose. In fact, if I don’t move, I gain. Even when my calories and carbs are kept low. So I am going to wait at least five days to weigh in again. I will check in daily with all your posts. I will do my best to make good choices during my travel days. I can’t bear to be discouraged right now. I’m going through enough as it is!
WEEK 3 LOSS OR GAIN: ????
Accumulated Loss or Gain: ?????
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 22-03/28-DNW-(Trend weight DNW) I am heading north today to get my tax package to my accountant that moved quite far. I have not been able to take water pill due to bp drops as well as all this travel. All the more reason I am not weighing as I am bloating bigger. I have massaged my ankles and abdomen this morning in the hopes that it will help. Yet more restaurants today too along with lots of sitting. I am not allowed to exercise right now anyway so I suppose it’s okay. Hopefully the cardiologist will get back with me sometime today on the bp numbers I dropped off yesterday. I will read all the current posts later tonight. In the meantime, have a great day everyone!
Day 23-03/29-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
Day 24-03/30-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
Day 25-03/31-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
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Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
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Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
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Halfway Progress Report: …..Pounds Lost so Far:
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Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
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Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
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Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
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dawnbgethealthy wrote: »
I am really intrigued by this. Thank you for sharing. You must poop like crazy lol, but also must feel great the next day and have glowing skin.
I am glad that you can have bananas, since they are more filling.
I wonder if you could do this with the addition of vegetables?
I followed "Fit for Life" (and still kind of do) which is nothing but fruit before noon. It is a book that came out I think in the late 1970s.
@dawnbgethealthy
You can definitely eat tomatoes and avocado (a small amount), since they are fruits. I think it would be OK to eat veggies as well, since doctors in the clinic here recommend replacing one of the fruit intake with carrots for people with diabetes. They also recommend eating one type of fruit per meal. Generally the plan is as follows:
8:00 herbal tea with a tsp of honey
10:00 300-400 grams of fruit (one type)
12:00 herbal tea with a tsp of honey
14:00 300-400 grams of fruit (one type)
16:00 herbal tea with a tsp of honey
18:00 300-400 grams of fruit (one type)
20:00 herbal tea with a tsp of honey
You can add lemon juice to the tea.
As for pooping, it's just the opposite, especially if you do a longer period. People often need to take pills like Triphala or other herbs to make sure they get rid of the toxins regularly.
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Hi I'm Irina from Bulgaria!
Age 42, 160 cm.
Challenge Starting Weight: 62 kg
Challenge Goal Weight: 55 kg
Ultimate Goal Weight: 50 - 52 kgDay 1 - March 7: 62 kg
Day 2 - March 8: DNW
Day 3 - March 9: 61.85 kg
Day 4 - March 10: 61.05 kg
Day 5 - March 11: 60.15 kg ❤️
Day 6 - March 12: DNW (cheat day)
Day 7 - March 13: 60.85
Day 8 - March 14: 61.25
Day 9 - March 15: 60.2 ❤️
Day 10 - March 16: 59.9
Day 11 - March 17: 60.1
Day 12 - March 18: 59.5
Day 13 - March 19: DNW (cheat day)
Day 14 - March 20: DNW
Day 15 - March 21: DNW (cheat day)
Day 16 - March 22: DNW
Day 17 - March 23: 60.95 😔
Day 18 - March 24: 60.45
Day 19 - March 25: 59.35 ❤️
Day 20 - March 26: DNW
Day 21 - March 27: 60.1
Week 3 goal: 59.5
I mark my W3 goal as completed, because I was below 59.5 on Saturday.
Day 22 - March 28: 59.9
Day 23 - March 29:
Day 24 - March 30:
Day 25 - March 31:
Day 26 - April 1:
Day 27 - April 2:
Day 28 - April 3:
Week 4 goal: 58.9
I had a very late dinner yesterday and even if my calorie intake was good, I woke up bloated. I hope I will get rid of the water weight soon.
Have a lovely week ahead! 💐5 -
I’m Teri
Age 59, 5’4”
Incorporating intermittent fasting into my regimen is my greatest take away from the last challenge. It has REALLY helped get my eating under control!
My goals for this challenge—
Normal day-to-day: stick to an IF schedule of 16:8, eat whole foods as much as possible, stay low-carb and avoid refined sugar, exercise. No calorie counting or measuring food. I also need to get away from the all-or-nothing mindset, by being able to indulge here and there with no regrets and then getting right back to it the next day.
I’m a slow loser which can be discouraging. My focus needs to be more on health & sustainability.
Challenge Starting Weight: 144 lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: 138lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 130-133 lbs
Challenge Ending Weight:
Total Weight Loss for Challenge:Day 1 – Tues March 07 -- 144 – This is the same weight I started with on the last Challenge. There were many ups and downs on the scale but, alas, I’m right back where I started.
Day 2 – Wed March 08 – 144.6 – I think this jump is still a result of going off track last week up until Sunday. This week’s goal is to bring down the inflammation.
Day 3 – Thur March 09 – 144.4
Day 4 – Fri March 10 – 142.9 – Happy to see this number on the scale this morning. I’ve been working on correcting what I undid last week with too much sugar & carbs. Just glad I was able to jump back on the wagon this week. Feeling less bloated. Yay! Still working on getting some exercise in though.
Day 5 – Sat March 11 – 142.4
Day 6 – Sun March 12 – 142.6 Ate later than usual last night. Also had a glass and a half of wine.
Day 7 – Mon March 13 – 142.8 Greek food for lunch yesterday with a girlfriend, then a visit to the Cat Café. Of course, I came home with one of those things. McDonald’s for dinner. Not a good choice but didn’t overdo it. Just a McChicken sandwich and small fries.
Week 1: 1.2 lbs lost
Balance to lose to meet challenge goal: 4.8
Day 8 – Tues March 14 -- 142.5
Day 9 – Wed March 15 -- 141.5
Day 10 – Thur March 16 -- 141.9
Day 11 – Fri March 17 -- 142.4 Still consistent with IF, but this jump is definitely a combination of eating too much even when not hungry, adding more carbs than usual, and having dinner last night from Panda Express is which is high in sodium and sugar. Not happy with this jump in weight at all. Tomorrow probably won’t be much better since I already had a butter croissant from Starbucks this morning with my coffee.
Day 12 – Sat March 18 -- DNW
Day 13 – Sun March 19-- DNW
Day 14 – Mon March 20-- 143.9 – Did not stick to plan over the weekend. Need to do better.
Week 2 gain/loss: 1.10 lbs gain
Challenge 15 gain/loss: .1 lb loss
Balance to lose to meet challenge goal: 5.9 lbs
Day 15 – Tues March 21 -- 144.1
Day 16 – Wed March 22 -- DNW
Day 17 – Thur March 23 -- 143.1 – I’m surprised at this decrease. Of course I’ll take it but I’m sure tomorrow’s weigh-in will reflect my bad eating habits of the past week. I’d like to be at least 140-141 before my trip during the Easter weekend. Probably wishful thinking, eh?
Day 18 – Fri March 24 -- 143.7 – I know this is still the result of the past week. I did a little better yesterday but not fully the way I should. Just trying hard not to completely undo my progress. Writing this out helps my mindset😊
Day 19 – Sat March 25 -- 142.5 – IF 18:6 yesterday. Stayed on track with eating: low carb, avoided refined sugar, whole foods. Need to work on getting some movement in. But happy with the scale this morning.
Day 20 – Sun March 26-- 141.6 – Whoa! Where did this come from? I did stay on track with what I ate yesterday, tried to be mindful of not spiking my insulin too much. But I think what’s helping is the added two hours to my IF regimen (18:6, instead of 16:8). Not sure I can do this consistently, but I will certainly aim for it daily.
Day 21 – Mon March 27-- 141.1 – IF 18:6 yesterday and stayed on track with eating. 3rd day in a row. I need to keep this up. I even had a little glass of some margarita. Soooo good.
Week 3 gain/loss: 2.8 lb loss
Challenge 15 gain/loss: 2.9 lbs loss
Balance to lose to meet challenge goal of 138 lbs: 3.10 lbs
Day 22 – Tues March 28 -- 141.8 – IF 18:6. Had some white rice with dinner, and two cookies last night. I don’t regret it. 😊 Hopefully, this is the only spike I’ll see because of it.
Day 23 – Wed March 29 --
Day 24 – Thur March 30 --
Day 25 – Fri March 31 --
Day 26 – Sat Apr 1 --
Day 27 – Sun Apr 2 --
Day 28 – Mon Apr 3 --
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Challenge 15 gain/loss:
Balance to lose to meet challenge goal of 138 lbs:
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I'm 67, fe, 5'10".
wife, mom, grandma, catmom 😸
Pretty sedentary, autoimmune & arthritis
SW 10/01/2022. 308.8
UGW. 160#
100 Day Challenge Loss-to-date. 7.4#
I'm up a little today, not much movement from the scale these last 3-4 days even though I've stayed under my calories/macros. Told hubby it's probably due to lack of daily poo event LOL. Seems like my gut has decided to stop 'going'. Maybe tomorrow 😎. I'm a little worried for Wednesday food diary.... Neighbors are having us to dinner tomorrow night but they are making spaghetti. Will be careful putting 1-1.5 c. On my plate but will see how it pans out. 😯worried🤨
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I'm 67, fe, 5'10".
wife, mom, grandma, catmom 😸
Pretty sedentary, autoimmune & arthritis
SW 10/01/2022. 308.8
UGW. 160#
100 Day Challenge Loss-to-date.
Grrrrr. It's Wednesday morning and I'm feel frustrated. Scale isn't cooperating and now I'm up 1# this morning - I have been at or below my cal/macro goals. I better see a bid drop before Friday! 😉
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Hi everyone.
I am Dawn. 5'2", 62 years old.
My BMI and stuff like that shows my optimum healthy weight should be between 110 and 120.
I have steadily gained in all but one of the last bunch of 100s (gained 2.2 pounds this past one)
I need to turn that around.
I am not cutting out any food groups, or anything at all really because I want weight loss to be sustainable for life. I have learned to have less of certain things, and have moved some other stuff to once per week or once per 3 months (Ribs, very fattening). If I thought that I couldn't have them at all I believe that it would be worse. For the most part I eat very healthy foods.
I have had quite a bit of success since I started MFP October 28.18, but this past year has been an almost 15 pound gain after being in the 130s for 2 years.
I am into my biggest pair of pants and have no desire to buy bigger pants. I have lots of cute clothes that I was wearing at 130, and at that point I was driving hard to get into the 120s and beyond.
I love this long length of 100 days, and seeing how each week is going,
As always, I am open to suggestions. I think most of us have tried everything at this junction.
Calories in vs. Calories out really should work though.
I have made a decision to limit restaurant food to 6 times per year since I seem to gain a few pounds each time which could take 3-6 months to get back off from one visit.
Rolling total so far: 2 out of the 6
Best of luck to everyone.
1st week goal weight: 142.2 - Start weight from the last 100 and go from there.
1st week actual weight: 142.4 - Started the (short) week at 143.4
Excess calories burned (in the green): 3055, 756.25 average over 4 days, back to work and reflected in my weight loss. The corrected weekly calendar is now on page 2.
2nd week goal weight: 142.2 or less - Still wanting to get back to the start weight from the previous 100
2nd week actual weight: 142.6 - Started the week (high) at 145.0 after a restaurant meal of salad and grilled chicken.
Excess calories burned (in the green): 2553 - Average of 364.7 (had a day in the red)
3rd week goal weight: 139.2
3rd week actual weight: 141.0. Started the week at 141.2
Excess calories burned (in the green): 4913. Average over 7 days 701.85 - I knew that I had burned a lot.
Day 19 – Sat March 25 - 142.0 - Restaurant food result, my second outing of my planned 6 for the year. I will try to eat very little today, but days off are always more difficult for me, more time to eat.
Day 20 – Sun March 26 - 141.8 - Beautiful day here today. Planning to get out on a trail around 2pm, I will get some Fitness Marshall in before that. Dinner is prepped for tonight and tomorrow. Heading into a very busy work week tomorrow.
Day 21 – Mon March 27 - 142.2 - Last fallout from the weekend's food choices. I sure do get a great deal of Fitness Marshall dances in on my days off, plus I have time for some outdoor activities. Back to my weekday eating habits Sun-Thursday. Typical dinner of approx 300 calories, 1/2 of a spicy sausage, my own potatoes and onions topped with sour cream, brussels sprouts.
Day 22 – Tues March 28 - 142.0 - had hoped for a bigger drop, but no TMI yesterday for me, which is rare. My orange and apple that I normally eat at work weren't touched, and no fruit on Sunday, I will get back to that habit.
Day 23 – Wed March 29 - 141.8 - Working late-ish the next couple of days, so dinner will be later than I like it to be.
Day 24 – Thurs March 30
Day 25 – Fri March 31
4th week goal weight: 139.2 - plugging this number in until I hit it - too lofty for this week methinks
4th week actual weight: Started the week at 142.0, 2nd out of 6 restaurant visits for the year.
Excess exercise calories burned (in the green on MFP):
Start weight of the 100: 143.4, up 1.2 from the start weight of the previous 100, 142.24 -
100 Days of Weighing In ^^^^^ March 07, 2023 through June 14, 2023
My Name is Donna, Age 62. I am 5’5” tall & I live in Northern Michigan USA
My mini-challenge is to lose 10 pounds by Easter 2023. I started my efforts on Dec. 10th weighing 198.4. My wish is to weigh 188.4 by Easter April 9th, 2023. That gives me about 4 months to lose 10 pounds. Sounds easy but, trust me, it won’t be. Especially when outside exercise is so limited for me this slippery time of year!
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
“We will encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” ~Maya Angelou
Starting Weight from End of Last Challenge: : 191.2
Goal This Round: 176.2
Ending Weight: xxxxxWeight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 01-03/07-191.6-(Trend weight 192.9)
Day 02-03/08-190.6-(Trend weight 192.7)
Day 03-03/09-192.2-(Trend weight 192.6)
Day 04-03/10-191.6-(Trend weight 192.5)
Day 05-03/11-189.2-(Trend weight 192.2)
Day 06-03/12-189.0-(Trend weight 191.9)
Day 07-03/13-189.4-(Trend weight 191.6)
WEEK 1 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.8 lbs LOST
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.8 lbs. LOST
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 08-03/14-187.8-(Trend weight 191.3)
Day 09-03/15-188.8-(Trend weight 191.0)
Day 10-03/16-188.8-(Trend weight 190.8)
Day 11-03/17-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
Day 12-03/18-189.0-(Trend weight 190.7)
Day 13-03/19-188.2-(Trend weight 190.4)
Day 14-03/20-188.6-(Trend weight 190.4)
WEEK 2 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.8 lbs LOST
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 2.6 lbs LOST
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 15-03/21-188.6-(Trend weight 190.3)
Day 16-03/22-188.2-(Trend weight 190.1)
Day 17-03/23-188.4-(Trend weight 190.0)
Day 18-03/24-188.0-(Trend weight 189.8)
Day 19-03/25-187.2-(Trend weight 189.5)
Day 20-03/26-187.8-(Trend weight 189.3)
Day 21-03/27-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
WEEK 3 LOSS OR GAIN: ????
Accumulated Loss or Gain: ?????
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 22-03/28-DNW-(Trend weight DNW) I am heading north today to get my tax package to my accountant that moved quite far. I have not been able to take water pill due to bp drops as well as all this travel. All the more reason I am not weighing as I am bloating bigger. I have massaged my ankles and abdomen this morning in the hopes that it will help. Yet more restaurants today too along with lots of sitting. I am not allowed to exercise right now anyway so I suppose it’s okay. Hopefully the cardiologist will get back with me sometime today on the bp numbers I dropped off yesterday. I will read all the current posts later tonight. In the meantime, have a great day everyone!
Day 23-03/29-DNW-(Trend weight DNW) I woke up to yet more snow today already. Finally, a day at home! Feeling bloated and miserable. Pushing water and better choices today.
Day 24-03/30-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
Day 25-03/31-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
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Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
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I’m Teri
Age 59, 5’4”
Challenge Starting Weight: 144 lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: 138lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 130-133 lbs
Challenge Ending Weight:
Total Weight Loss for Challenge:
Incorporating intermittent fasting into my regimen is my greatest take away from the last challenge. It has REALLY helped get my eating under control!
My goals for this challenge—
Normal day-to-day: stick to an IF schedule of 16:8, eat whole foods as much as possible, stay low-carb and avoid refined sugar, exercise. No calorie counting or measuring food. I also need to get away from the all-or-nothing mindset, by being able to indulge here and there with no regrets and then getting right back to it the next day.
I’m a slow loser which can be discouraging. My focus needs to be more on health & sustainability.Day 1 – Tues March 07 -- 144 – This is the same weight I started with on the last Challenge. There were many ups and downs on the scale but, alas, I’m right back where I started.
Day 2 – Wed March 08 – 144.6 – I think this jump is still a result of going off track last week up until Sunday. This week’s goal is to bring down the inflammation.
Day 3 – Thur March 09 – 144.4
Day 4 – Fri March 10 – 142.9 – Happy to see this number on the scale this morning. I’ve been working on correcting what I undid last week with too much sugar & carbs. Just glad I was able to jump back on the wagon this week. Feeling less bloated. Yay! Still working on getting some exercise in though.
Day 5 – Sat March 11 – 142.4
Day 6 – Sun March 12 – 142.6 Ate later than usual last night. Also had a glass and a half of wine.
Day 7 – Mon March 13 – 142.8 Greek food for lunch yesterday with a girlfriend, then a visit to the Cat Café. Of course, I came home with one of those things. McDonald’s for dinner. Not a good choice but didn’t overdo it. Just a McChicken sandwich and small fries.
Week 1: 1.2 lbs lost
Balance to lose to meet challenge goal: 4.8
Day 8 – Tues March 14 -- 142.5
Day 9 – Wed March 15 -- 141.5
Day 10 – Thur March 16 -- 141.9
Day 11 – Fri March 17 -- 142.4 Still consistent with IF, but this jump is definitely a combination of eating too much even when not hungry, adding more carbs than usual, and having dinner last night from Panda Express is which is high in sodium and sugar. Not happy with this jump in weight at all. Tomorrow probably won’t be much better since I already had a butter croissant from Starbucks this morning with my coffee.
Day 12 – Sat March 18 -- DNW
Day 13 – Sun March 19-- DNW
Day 14 – Mon March 20-- 143.9 – Did not stick to plan over the weekend. Need to do better.
Week 2 gain/loss: 1.10 lbs gain
Challenge 15 gain/loss: .1 lb loss
Balance to lose to meet challenge goal: 5.9 lbs
Day 15 – Tues March 21 -- 144.1
Day 16 – Wed March 22 -- DNW
Day 17 – Thur March 23 -- 143.1 – I’m surprised at this decrease. Of course I’ll take it but I’m sure tomorrow’s weigh-in will reflect my bad eating habits of the past week. I’d like to be at least 140-141 before my trip during the Easter weekend. Probably wishful thinking, eh?
Day 18 – Fri March 24 -- 143.7 – I know this is still the result of the past week. I did a little better yesterday but not fully the way I should. Just trying hard not to completely undo my progress. Writing this out helps my mindset😊
Day 19 – Sat March 25 -- 142.5 – IF 18:6 yesterday. Stayed on track with eating: low carb, avoided refined sugar, whole foods. Need to work on getting some movement in. But happy with the scale this morning.
Day 20 – Sun March 26-- 141.6 – Whoa! Where did this come from? I did stay on track with what I ate yesterday, tried to be mindful of not spiking my insulin too much. But I think what’s helping is the added two hours to my IF regimen (18:6, instead of 16:8). Not sure I can do this consistently, but I will certainly aim for it daily.
Day 21 – Mon March 27-- 141.1 – IF 18:6 yesterday and stayed on track with eating. 3rd day in a row. I need to keep this up. I even had a little glass of some margarita. Soooo good.
Week 3 gain/loss: 2.8 lb loss
Challenge 15 gain/loss: 2.9 lbs loss
Balance to lose to meet challenge goal of 138 lbs: 3.10 lbs
Day 22 – Tues March 28 -- 141.8 – IF 18:6. Had some white rice with dinner, and two cookies last night. I don’t regret it. 😊 Hopefully, this is the only spike I’ll see because of it.
Day 23 – Wed March 29 -- 142.2
Day 24 – Thur March 30 --
Day 25 – Fri March 31 --
Day 26 – Sat Apr 1 --
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Thank you, @dawnbgethealthy !
I'm in!
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: 145.0
Day 01 - 03/07 - 156.0 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then...zero...
Day 02 - 03/08 - 155.2 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then 60 min workout w/trainer
Day 03 - 03/09 - 155.1 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then...zero...RAIN in Northern California!
Day 04 - 03/10 - 156.3 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then 60 min workout w/trainer
Day 05 - 03/11 - 153.2 at 8:30 a.m. ...6.22 miles in 122 mins to the post office and back
Day 06 - 03/12 - 155.1 at 9:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then nothing!
Day 07 - 03/13 - 155.8 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then 60 min workout w/trainer
WEEK 1 any loss - -.2
Accumulated Loss or Gain: -.2
Day 08 - 03/14 - 156.0 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then nothing!
Day 09 - 03/15 - 156.8 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then 60 min workout w/trainer
Day 10 - 03/16 - 157.4 at 8:30 a.m. ...6.22 miles in 122 mins to the post office and back
Day 11 - 03/17 - 156.9 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then 60 min workout w/trainer
Day 12 - 03/18 - 156.3 at 6:30 a.m. ...6.51 miles in 121 mins
Day 13 - 03/19 - 155.5 at 8:30 a.m. ...5.45 miles in 106 mins
Day 14 - 03/20 - 156.5 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then 60 min workout w/trainer
WEEK 2 LOSS OR GAIN: +.5
Accumulated Loss or Gain: +.5
Day 15 - 03/21 - 156.0 at 6:45 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then...zero
Day 16 - 03/22 - 155.1 at 5:45 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then 60 min workout w/trainer
Day 17 - 03/23 - 157.2 at 6:15 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then 6.16 miles in 119 mins
Day 18 - 03/24 - 156.8 at 5:45 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then 60 min workout w/trainer
Day 19 - 03/25 - 156.2 at 8:50 a.m. ...7.45 miles in 141 mins
Day 20 - 03/26 - 157.0 at 7:00 a.m. ...rest day
Day 21 - 03/27 - 159.8 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then 60 min workout w/trainer
WEEK 3 LOSS OR GAIN: +3.8
Day 22 - 03/28 - 156.5 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then...zero...rain here in no. California
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Hello, a bit late but excited to join. I am 5’4” female. I will be turning 40 this uear and want to make some good changes to my lifestyle.
My goals -
1. No drinking during this period
2. Intermittent fasting
3. Adequate sleep for more energy
CW - 133.1 lbs
GW for the week - 132 lbs
UGW - 120 lbs
03/29 - 133.1 lbs5 -
Aiming for a loss of 50 grams a day
Day 1 87.3 kg I had what I call a 'sugar fest', I always do that at the start of losing weight, plus some fruit and crackers, I drank a lot of water in an attempt to battle the heat here, so I'm not surprised that my weight has increased...
Day 2 87.6 on track? Probably. I am trying to go off sugar, but I am not too successful usually, be on the lookout for "x days without sugar" now and then. Today went alright, however from now on I am limiting myself to only 2 small packs of crackers, because I wasn't really hungry.
I've decided to aim for 30 grams loss a day since I'm in a new environment now, sharing food and I don't really know what level of hunger to aim for, I'll increase it later
Day 3 87.3 on track? Probably. Today was a good day, I probably ate under maintenance, although I wonder if my weight loss is just my body emptying out since I splurged in Day 0. Against my better judgement (done this soooo many times) I plotted on my spreadsheet and I'm guessing May 30th next year is goal day. Mark your calendar.
Day 4 86.8 on track, I think I ate too much today, I wasn't really hungry unless I thought about food
Day 5 87.5 on track, spreadsheet trendline says I am losing 30 grams a day which is exactly what I am meant to be losing right now, I didn't eat under maintenance, a bit of emotional eating, I need to decide what I am going to eat in the morning and stick to it
From now I'll post the weight and then number of grams a day I'm losing as told by my spreadsheet
Day 6 87.4, 0 g/day, the last few days my weight has increased dramatically, I decided that I needed to cut back a lot and that happened today
Day 7 86.8, 50 g/day > 30 = good, I ate reasonably well, although I only drank two water bottles instead of the usual 3, so maybe my weight tomorrow will be lower than expected
Day 8 86.6, 105 g/day > 30 = good, I controlled my eating, and ate less than maintenance, also had 3 water bottles
Day 9 86.8, 104 g/day > 30 = good, I think maybe I ate too much, it's hard to know though
*** half a kilogram lost, 23 kilograms to lose, goal day estimated at 30th May 2024 ***
Day 10 87.0, 89 g/day > 30 = good, I definitely ate too much, plus some salty food so I expect to see a gain tomorrow
*** 10 day update: it's pretty easy to lose 30 grams a day, and I did find it easy. These 10 days haven't been stressful at all. I think I 'emptied out' a lot which is why my numbers are greater than 30 grams. I could stay at 30 grams but it would take an extra year almost, so I'm going up to the next step - 35 grams a day ***
Day 11 87.6, 37 g/day > 35 = good, I think I ate too much today, which would mean two days in a row, I really need to undereat for at least a few days or else
Day 12 87.6, 32 g/day < 35 = bad
*** Update - so I've just had a major life change and as you probably know, major life changes are bad for weight loss. I don't want to pause the weight loss, but I do want to keep losing, so I'll just aim for one kilogram a month, I rate I feel I can manage while undergoing major life changes, this gets me to goal weight on 5th February 2025. If I speed things up somewhat I can reach goal weight 1st Jan 2025 which means 4 years exactly to lose 32 kg. So I'm trying to lose 23 kg / 654 days = 35.2 grams a day ***
Day 13 87.3, 2.2 g/day < 35.2 = quite bad, I need to get into serious mode for a while,
Day 14 87.4, still need to turn the ship around since according to my spreadsheet, I'm gaining right now
Day 15 87.1, I'm losing (finally) but it's taking a while to turn the ship around
Day 16 86.7, things are going well it seems
Day 17 86.6, going well
Day 18 86.4, still going well
*** half a kilogram lost, 22.5 kilograms to lose, goal day estimated at 31st December 2024 ***
Day 19 86.1 going well it seems
Day 20 86.0 still going well, how long can it last?
Day 21 86.1 I drank more water than previously, so expecting a gain tomorrow maybe
Day 22 86.6 Gain as expected
Day 23 86.9 Salty food (hopefully just that)
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Hi all, I'm Rowan, I live in Northamptonshire, UK.
I have been off and on MFP since 2013, and have been 128lbs at my lowest, 180.8 at my highest.
In the summer of 2021, I was at my highest weight and feeling utterly sick, tired and depressed. I restarted tracking my calories, with no exercise other than walking 5 miles a day most days, and managed to lose 43lbs in about 5 months. But then I took a break in March last year and didn't come back until January this year, by which time I'd regained 26lbs. So I got back in the game and am now down about 13lbs since then.
I am taking a different approach this time, I have raised my calories slightly and am focusing on getting lots of protein and staying hydrated. I have been strength training for about the last month, which I am really enjoying, but it does leave me feeling quite tired at times, so it can be difficult to get my steps in every day.
I have a health tracker watch which tells me that I have a BMR of 1254 calories a day and on days that I work out I burn around 1800-2000 calories in 24hrs, 1500 calories on days that i don't. I aim to eat around 1200 calories a day with 40% protein. I have a BMI of 26.5 and I have a high body fat percentage of 40.4%, so I really need to lower my body fat to at least 30% and raise my muscle mass. Hopefully this will help increase my metabolism, which seems to crawl along at a snail's pace. Gaining any muscle while eating at a deficit is really difficult, but at least I can do my best to retain the muscle that I have.
I should be losing about 1.5lbs a week, however things aren't always so straightforward, so I have set a target for 1lb a week for the first 50 days of this challenge, then 0.5lb a week for the second 50 days. If I manage to get to within the healthy BMI range by the end of this, I will be very happy. So that's 143lbs for me, about 9lbs to lose, but I'm hoping for 141lbs.
Sorry for the essay! Good luck to everyone, we can do this!
F42 5'4
Highest weight: 180.8lbs July 5th '21
Current weight: 151.6lbs
Challenge goal weight: 141.0lbs
Ultimate goal weight: Under 130lbs
Target lbs to lose: 10.6lbs
Day 50 mini goal 143.2lbs based on trend weight prediction
Day 1 – Tues March 07 151.6
Day 2 – Wed March 08 151.8
Day 3 – Thurs March 09 151.2
Day 4 – Fri March 10 151.2
1st week goal weight: 151.0
1st week actual weight: 151.2
Challenge weight lost: 0.4
Challenge weight to go: 10.2Not the best start, but I think I'm in the middle of my usual monthly plateau, and water retention from muscle soreness is also at play.
I'm fully in my routine now of gym 4/5 days a week, cals 1200 or less and walking 8500 a day, so I just need to stay consistent and let the magic happen. I would like to find ways to be more active, outside of intentional exercise. When the weather improves it should become easier. I have loads of DIY that I need to get done but traipsing in and out of my cold garage in the sleet and rain really doesn't appeal.
A couple of days ago we booked flights to Portugal, leaving on the 22nd, back on 28th. I'm thinking of taking a food scale and an exercise band with me to help me stay on track. There's a pool at our apartment and push bikes we can use, so hopefully I'll be able to counteract any excesses by staying active. OH will be working while we're there, so I'll have a lot of time to kill. I'm wondering if I'm brave enough to do a sea kayaking tour on my own... I'm a water baby but OH can't swim and has a bit of a fear of deep water, so I don't often get the chance to get out on the waves. Need to brush up on my Portuguese, I was doing daily lessons for a few months then stopped abruptly about 2 weeks ago and I'm shocked how much I've forgotten already! Agora, eu vou a commer o pequeño-almoço, depois eu vou para o gym. Até tarde!
Day 5 – Sat March 11 150.2
Day 6 – Sun March 12 151.6
Day 7 – Mon March 13 151.6
Day 8 – Tues March 14 150.6
Day 9 – Wed March 15 147.2 How is that even possible?
Day 10 – Thurs March 16 150.8 Oh well.
Day 11 – Fri March 17 151.4 Not impressed.
2nd week goal weight: 150.0
2nd week actual weight: 151.4
Challenge weight lost: 0.2
Challenge weight to go: 10.4That really sucks. I don't think there's anything else I can do, I have been sticking to my calories and macros, doing my best to stay hydrated, walking at least 8500 steps, weight training at least 4 times a week and not eating back any exercise calories. And I have lost NOTHING since the start of the month. I do not want to drop calories any further, I average 1100 a day. So frustrating. I need to keep reminding myself that my trend weight is down 2.5lbs from the start of the month, and even though progress is slow, there's still progress.
Day 12 – Sat March 18150.8
Day 13 – Sun March 19150.4
Day 14 – Mon March 20149.2
Day 15 – Tues March 21150.2
Day 16 – Wed March 22DNW
Day 17 – Thurs March 23DNW
Day 18 – Fri March 24DNW
3rd week goal weight: 149.0
3rd week actual weight: DNW
I'll be away end of this week and half of next week.
Day 19 – Sat March 25DNW
Day 20 – Sun March 26DNW
Day 21 – Mon March 27DNW
Day 22 – Tues March 28DNW
Day 23 – Wed March 29DNW
Day 24 – Thurs March 30149.4
Had a great week away in Portugal, lots of cycling, kayaking, and walking, but also too much food and booze in the evenings! I took a sneak peak at my weight yesterday when I got back but decided not to record it as I could tell I was holding onto loads of water from flying. I'm so happy to see this weight today! Things may take a bit of time to settle back down, and it's going to take some discipline to get back into tracking properly and going to the gym but I'm motivated to get back on it. I think I will adjust my weekly goal weights for the rest of this challenge, 1lb a week isn't realistic for me and it can be demotivating when i don't meet it, so I'm going to do half pound targets starting next week.
Day 25 – Fri March 31
4th week goal weight: 149.5
4th week actual weight:
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100 Days of Weighing In ^^^^^ March 07, 2023 through June 14, 2023
My Name is Donna, Age 62. I am 5’5” tall & I live in Northern Michigan USA
My mini-challenge is to lose 10 pounds by Easter 2023. I started my efforts on Dec. 10th weighing 198.4. My wish is to weigh 188.4 by Easter April 9th, 2023. That gives me about 4 months to lose 10 pounds. Sounds easy but, trust me, it won’t be. Especially when outside exercise is so limited for me this slippery time of year!
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
“We will encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” ~Maya Angelou
Starting Weight from End of Last Challenge: : 191.2
Goal This Round: 176.2
Ending Weight: xxxxxWeight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 01-03/07-191.6-(Trend weight 192.9)
Day 02-03/08-190.6-(Trend weight 192.7)
Day 03-03/09-192.2-(Trend weight 192.6)
Day 04-03/10-191.6-(Trend weight 192.5)
Day 05-03/11-189.2-(Trend weight 192.2)
Day 06-03/12-189.0-(Trend weight 191.9)
Day 07-03/13-189.4-(Trend weight 191.6)
WEEK 1 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.8 lbs LOST
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.8 lbs. LOST
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 08-03/14-187.8-(Trend weight 191.3)
Day 09-03/15-188.8-(Trend weight 191.0)
Day 10-03/16-188.8-(Trend weight 190.8)
Day 11-03/17-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
Day 12-03/18-189.0-(Trend weight 190.7)
Day 13-03/19-188.2-(Trend weight 190.4)
Day 14-03/20-188.6-(Trend weight 190.4)
WEEK 2 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.8 lbs LOST
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 2.6 lbs LOST
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 15-03/21-188.6-(Trend weight 190.3)
Day 16-03/22-188.2-(Trend weight 190.1)
Day 17-03/23-188.4-(Trend weight 190.0)
Day 18-03/24-188.0-(Trend weight 189.8)
Day 19-03/25-187.2-(Trend weight 189.5)
Day 20-03/26-187.8-(Trend weight 189.3)
Day 21-03/27-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
WEEK 3 LOSS OR GAIN: ????
Accumulated Loss or Gain: ?????
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 22-03/28-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
Day 23-03/29-DNW-(Trend weight DNW) I woke up to yet more snow today already. Finally, a day at home! Feeling bloated and miserable. Pushing water and better choices today.
Day 24-03/30-DNW-(Trend weight DNW) I’ve been approved to stay off the bp med Lisinopril (for now at least). We will monitor my bp and see how it goes. I am allowed to go to rehab today so exercise is approved though I should be careful because we don’t yet know how my bp will react. I am still taking a different bp med in the morning. I’m going to continue to let my body stabilize over the next few days but I will try to continue to track and log my foods. I usually don’t track when I go out of town as it’s too confusing, but the days I’m home will not be a problem. I’m still pretty bloated but can start back on my water pill on Friday according to the cardiologist. That will give me such relief. My ankles are ridiculous!
Day 25-03/31-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
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@deepwoodslady
So glad that you are finally going to be able to take your water pill. Also glad that you are off of one med. Do they have you on Ozempic btw?
I find that all restaurant food is in MFP for tracking. Type it in and voila.
Glad that you are still checking in every day even though you are taking a break from weighing.
So sorry that you have been going through all of this!4 -
Hi everyone.
I am Dawn. 5'2", 62 years old.
My BMI and stuff like that shows my optimum healthy weight should be between 110 and 120.
I have steadily gained in all but one of the last bunch of 100s (gained 2.2 pounds this past one)
I need to turn that around.
I am not cutting out any food groups, or anything at all really because I want weight loss to be sustainable for life. I have learned to have less of certain things, and have moved some other stuff to once per week or once per 3 months (Ribs, very fattening). If I thought that I couldn't have them at all I believe that it would be worse. For the most part I eat very healthy foods.
I have had quite a bit of success since I started MFP October 28.18, but this past year has been an almost 15 pound gain after being in the 130s for 2 years.
I am into my biggest pair of pants and have no desire to buy bigger pants. I have lots of cute clothes that I was wearing at 130, and at that point I was driving hard to get into the 120s and beyond.
I love this long length of 100 days, and seeing how each week is going,
As always, I am open to suggestions. I think most of us have tried everything at this junction.
Calories in vs. Calories out really should work though.
I have made a decision to limit restaurant food to 6 times per year since I seem to gain a few pounds each time which could take 3-6 months to get back off from one visit.
Rolling total so far: 2 out of the 6
Best of luck to everyone.
1st week goal weight: 142.2 - Start weight from the last 100 and go from there.
1st week actual weight: 142.4 - Started the (short) week at 143.4
Excess calories burned (in the green): 3055, 756.25 average over 4 days, back to work and reflected in my weight loss. The corrected weekly calendar is now on page 2.
2nd week goal weight: 142.2 or less - Still wanting to get back to the start weight from the previous 100
2nd week actual weight: 142.6 - Started the week (high) at 145.0 after a restaurant meal of salad and grilled chicken.
Excess calories burned (in the green): 2553 - Average of 364.7 (had a day in the red)
3rd week goal weight: 139.2
3rd week actual weight: 141.0. Started the week at 141.2
Excess calories burned (in the green): 4913. Average over 7 days 701.85 - I knew that I had burned a lot.
Day 19 – Sat March 25 - 142.0 - Restaurant food result, my second outing of my planned 6 for the year. I will try to eat very little today, but days off are always more difficult for me, more time to eat.
Day 20 – Sun March 26 - 141.8 - Beautiful day here today. Planning to get out on a trail around 2pm, I will get some Fitness Marshall in before that. Dinner is prepped for tonight and tomorrow. Heading into a very busy work week tomorrow.
Day 21 – Mon March 27 - 142.2 - Last fallout from the weekend's food choices. I sure do get a great deal of Fitness Marshall dances in on my days off, plus I have time for some outdoor activities. Back to my weekday eating habits Sun-Thursday. Typical dinner of approx 300 calories, 1/2 of a spicy sausage, my own potatoes and onions topped with sour cream, brussels sprouts.
Day 22 – Tues March 28 - 142.0 - had hoped for a bigger drop, but no TMI yesterday for me, which is rare. My orange and apple that I normally eat at work weren't touched, and no fruit on Sunday, I will get back to that habit.
Day 23 – Wed March 29 - 141.8 - Working late-ish the next couple of days, so dinner will be later than I like it to be.
Day 24 – Thurs March 30 - 140.8 - Expected drop. Very busy week, low calorie intake and lots of calorie burn.
Not a sustainable way to reach my eventual goal at all, feeling a little disheartened that the only way to reach it is to have days like this:
Day 25 – Fri March 31
4th week goal weight: 139.2 - plugging this number in until I hit it - too lofty for this week methinks
4th week actual weight: Started the week at 142.0, 2nd out of 6 restaurant visits for the year.
Excess exercise calories burned (in the green on MFP):
Start weight of the 100: 143.4, up 1.2 from the start weight of the previous 100, 142.24 -
I’m Teri
Age 59, 5’4”
Incorporating intermittent fasting into my regimen is my greatest take away from the last challenge. It has REALLY helped get my eating under control!
My goals for this challenge—
Normal day-to-day: stick to an IF schedule of 16:8, eat whole foods as much as possible, stay low-carb and avoid refined sugar, exercise. No calorie counting or measuring food. I also need to get away from the all-or-nothing mindset, by being able to indulge here and there with no regrets and then getting right back to it the next day.
I’m a slow loser which can be discouraging. My focus needs to be more on health & sustainability.
Challenge Starting Weight: 144 lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: 138lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 130-133 lbs
Challenge Ending Weight:
Total Weight Loss for Challenge:Day 1 – Tues March 07 -- 144 – This is the same weight I started with on the last Challenge. There were many ups and downs on the scale but, alas, I’m right back where I started.
Day 2 – Wed March 08 – 144.6 – I think this jump is still a result of going off track last week up until Sunday. This week’s goal is to bring down the inflammation.
Day 3 – Thur March 09 – 144.4
Day 4 – Fri March 10 – 142.9 – Happy to see this number on the scale this morning. I’ve been working on correcting what I undid last week with too much sugar & carbs. Just glad I was able to jump back on the wagon this week. Feeling less bloated. Yay! Still working on getting some exercise in though.
Day 5 – Sat March 11 – 142.4
Day 6 – Sun March 12 – 142.6 Ate later than usual last night. Also had a glass and a half of wine.
Day 7 – Mon March 13 – 142.8 Greek food for lunch yesterday with a girlfriend, then a visit to the Cat Café. Of course, I came home with one of those things. McDonald’s for dinner. Not a good choice but didn’t overdo it. Just a McChicken sandwich and small fries.
Week 1: 1.2 lbs lost
Balance to lose to meet challenge goal: 4.8
Day 8 – Tues March 14 -- 142.5
Day 9 – Wed March 15 -- 141.5
Day 10 – Thur March 16 -- 141.9
Day 11 – Fri March 17 -- 142.4 Still consistent with IF, but this jump is definitely a combination of eating too much even when not hungry, adding more carbs than usual, and having dinner last night from Panda Express is which is high in sodium and sugar. Not happy with this jump in weight at all. Tomorrow probably won’t be much better since I already had a butter croissant from Starbucks this morning with my coffee.
Day 12 – Sat March 18 -- DNW
Day 13 – Sun March 19-- DNW
Day 14 – Mon March 20-- 143.9 – Did not stick to plan over the weekend. Need to do better.
Week 2 gain/loss: 1.10 lbs gain
Challenge 15 gain/loss: .1 lb loss
Balance to lose to meet challenge goal: 5.9 lbs
Day 15 – Tues March 21 -- 144.1
Day 16 – Wed March 22 -- DNW
Day 17 – Thur March 23 -- 143.1 – I’m surprised at this decrease. Of course I’ll take it but I’m sure tomorrow’s weigh-in will reflect my bad eating habits of the past week. I’d like to be at least 140-141 before my trip during the Easter weekend. Probably wishful thinking, eh?
Day 18 – Fri March 24 -- 143.7 – I know this is still the result of the past week. I did a little better yesterday but not fully the way I should. Just trying hard not to completely undo my progress. Writing this out helps my mindset😊
Day 19 – Sat March 25 -- 142.5 – IF 18:6 yesterday. Stayed on track with eating: low carb, avoided refined sugar, whole foods. Need to work on getting some movement in. But happy with the scale this morning.
Day 20 – Sun March 26-- 141.6 – Whoa! Where did this come from? I did stay on track with what I ate yesterday, tried to be mindful of not spiking my insulin too much. But I think what’s helping is the added two hours to my IF regimen (18:6, instead of 16:8). Not sure I can do this consistently, but I will certainly aim for it daily.
Day 21 – Mon March 27-- 141.1 – IF 18:6 yesterday and stayed on track with eating. 3rd day in a row. I need to keep this up. I even had a little glass of some margarita. Soooo good.
Week 3 gain/loss: 2.8 lb loss
Challenge 15 gain/loss: 2.9 lbs loss
Balance to lose to meet challenge goal of 138 lbs: 3.10 lbs
Day 22 – Tues March 28 -- 141.8 – IF 18:6. Had some white rice with dinner, and two cookies last night. I don’t regret it. 😊 Hopefully, this is the only spike I’ll see because of it.
Day 23 – Wed March 29 -- 142.2
Day 24 – Thur March 30 -- 141.1 – Happy about this number but only did IF 16:8 yesterday. Couldn’t hold out for the additional 2 hours. Was extra hungry and gave in to cravings. Shucks.
Day 25 – Fri March 31 --
Day 26 – Sat Apr 1 --
Day 27 – Sun Apr 2 --
Day 28 – Mon Apr 3 --
Week 4 gain/loss:
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Balance to lose to meet challenge goal of 138 lbs:
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Hi all, I'm Irina and I live in Bulgaria!
Age 42, 160 cm.
My goals for this challenge and the months after are:
🌼 Good exercise three times per week, I'm currently doing Les Mills BodyCombat
🌼 Good healthy food (mostly home cooked, including a lot of fruit, vegetables and whole foods, produced by small village farmers or people I know and trust)
🌼 Daily tracking and monitoring calories and macros
🌼 Eradicating bad habits like eating out often or buying unhealthy stuff like chocolate, cookies and other sweets, which I like very much
🌼 Drinking enough water
My main problem is consistency. Most days I'm very strict and pedantic, but sometimes I just give up and eat everything that comes before my eyes. I call these moments "cheat days" and I hate them, because they eat up all my progress and make me feel super grumpy, guilty and angry with myself the next day. My biggest dream is to start eating normally on a regular basis.
Challenge Starting Weight: 62 kg
Challenge Goal Weight: 55 kg
Ultimate Goal Weight: 50 - 52 kgDay 1 - March 7: 62 kg
Day 2 - March 8: DNW
Day 3 - March 9: 61.85 kg
Day 4 - March 10: 61.05 kg
Day 5 - March 11: 60.15 kg ❤️
Day 6 - March 12: DNW (cheat day)
Day 7 - March 13: 60.85
Day 8 - March 14: 61.25
Day 9 - March 15: 60.2 ❤️
Day 10 - March 16: 59.9
Day 11 - March 17: 60.1
Day 12 - March 18: 59.5
Day 13 - March 19: DNW (cheat day)
Day 14 - March 20: DNW
Day 15 - March 21: DNW (cheat day)
Day 16 - March 22: DNW
Day 17 - March 23: 60.95 😔
Day 18 - March 24: 60.45
Day 19 - March 25: 59.35 ❤️
Day 20 - March 26: DNW
Day 21 - March 27: 60.1
Week 3 goal: 59.5
I mark my W3 goal as completed, because I was below 59.5 on Saturday.
Day 22 - March 28: 59.9
Day 23 - March 29: 59.9
Day 24 - March 30: 59.45 (finally)
Day 25 - March 31:
Day 26 - April 1:
Day 27 - April 2:
Day 28 - April 3:
Week 4 goal: 58.9
Have a lovely week ahead! 💐
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dawnbgethealthy wrote: »@deepwoodslady
So glad that you are finally going to be able to take your water pill. Also glad that you are off of one med. Do they have you on Ozempic btw?
I find that all restaurant food is in MFP for tracking. Type it in and voila.
Glad that you are still checking in every day even though you are taking a break from weighing.
So sorry that you have been going through all of this!
@dawnbgethealthy No Ozempic. But boy do I wish. Because it is not a prescription in other countries and is being bought off the shelf in droves, there is a worldwide shortage. Doctors can no longer get it in the US and it is very effective (apparently) in lowing the A1C blood sugars. Drats I say! So I have no new meds but I am happy to be off one (of the two) bp pills. I'm hoping that the minor weight loss helped with that.3 -
Thank you, @dawnbgethealthy !
I'm in!
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: 145.0
Day 01 - 03/07 - 156.0 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then...zero...
Day 02 - 03/08 - 155.2 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then 60 min workout w/trainer
Day 03 - 03/09 - 155.1 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then...zero...RAIN in Northern California!
Day 04 - 03/10 - 156.3 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then 60 min workout w/trainer
Day 05 - 03/11 - 153.2 at 8:30 a.m. ...6.22 miles in 122 mins to the post office and back
Day 06 - 03/12 - 155.1 at 9:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then nothing!
Day 07 - 03/13 - 155.8 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then 60 min workout w/trainer
WEEK 1 any loss - -.2
Accumulated Loss or Gain: -.2
Day 08 - 03/14 - 156.0 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then nothing!
Day 09 - 03/15 - 156.8 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then 60 min workout w/trainer
Day 10 - 03/16 - 157.4 at 8:30 a.m. ...6.22 miles in 122 mins to the post office and back
Day 11 - 03/17 - 156.9 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then 60 min workout w/trainer
Day 12 - 03/18 - 156.3 at 6:30 a.m. ...6.51 miles in 121 mins
Day 13 - 03/19 - 155.5 at 8:30 a.m. ...5.45 miles in 106 mins
Day 14 - 03/20 - 156.5 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then 60 min workout w/trainer
WEEK 2 LOSS OR GAIN: +.5
Accumulated Loss or Gain: +.5
Day 15 - 03/21 - 156.0 at 6:45 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then...zero
Day 16 - 03/22 - 155.1 at 5:45 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then 60 min workout w/trainer
Day 17 - 03/23 - 157.2 at 6:15 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then 6.16 miles in 119 mins
Day 18 - 03/24 - 156.8 at 5:45 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then 60 min workout w/trainer
Day 19 - 03/25 - 156.2 at 8:50 a.m. ...7.45 miles in 141 mins
Day 20 - 03/26 - 157.0 at 7:00 a.m. ...rest day
Day 21 - 03/27 - 159.8 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then 60 min workout w/trainer
WEEK 3 LOSS OR GAIN: +3.8
Day 22 - 03/28 - 156.5 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then...zero...rain here in no. California
Day 23 - 03/29 - 154.6 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then 60 min workout w/trainer
Day 24 - 03/30 - 154.6 at 5:20 a.m. ...new Grandson Duty then 2.38 miles in 65 mins w/6 y.o. Grandson!
Day 25 - 03/31 -
Day 26 - 04/01 -
Day 27 - 04/02 -
Day 28 - 04/03 -
WEEK 4 LOSS OR GAIN:
Chris5 -
Hi everyone.
I am Dawn. 5'2", 62 years old.
My BMI and stuff like that shows my optimum healthy weight should be between 110 and 120.
I have steadily gained in all but one of the last bunch of 100s (gained 2.2 pounds this past one)
I need to turn that around.
I am not cutting out any food groups, or anything at all really because I want weight loss to be sustainable for life. I have learned to have less of certain things, and have moved some other stuff to once per week or once per 3 months (Ribs, very fattening). If I thought that I couldn't have them at all I believe that it would be worse. For the most part I eat very healthy foods.
I have had quite a bit of success since I started MFP October 28.18, but this past year has been an almost 15 pound gain after being in the 130s for 2 years.
I am into my biggest pair of pants and have no desire to buy bigger pants. I have lots of cute clothes that I was wearing at 130, and at that point I was driving hard to get into the 120s and beyond.
I love this long length of 100 days, and seeing how each week is going,
As always, I am open to suggestions. I think most of us have tried everything at this junction.
Calories in vs. Calories out really should work though.
I have made a decision to limit restaurant food to 6 times per year since I seem to gain a few pounds each time which could take 3-6 months to get back off from one visit.
Rolling total so far: 2 out of the 6
Best of luck to everyone.
1st week goal weight: 142.2 - Start weight from the last 100 and go from there.
1st week actual weight: 142.4 - Started the (short) week at 143.4
Excess calories burned (in the green): 3055, 756.25 average over 4 days, back to work and reflected in my weight loss. The corrected weekly calendar is now on page 2.
2nd week goal weight: 142.2 or less - Still wanting to get back to the start weight from the previous 100
2nd week actual weight: 142.6 - Started the week (high) at 145.0 after a restaurant meal of salad and grilled chicken.
Excess calories burned (in the green): 2553 - Average of 364.7 (had a day in the red)
3rd week goal weight: 139.2
3rd week actual weight: 141.0. Started the week at 141.2
Excess calories burned (in the green): 4913. Average over 7 days 701.85 - I knew that I had burned a lot.
Day 19 – Sat March 25 - 142.0 - Restaurant food result, my second outing of my planned 6 for the year. I will try to eat very little today, but days off are always more difficult for me, more time to eat.
Day 20 – Sun March 26 - 141.8 - Beautiful day here today. Planning to get out on a trail around 2pm, I will get some Fitness Marshall in before that. Dinner is prepped for tonight and tomorrow. Heading into a very busy work week tomorrow.
Day 21 – Mon March 27 - 142.2 - Last fallout from the weekend's food choices. I sure do get a great deal of Fitness Marshall dances in on my days off, plus I have time for some outdoor activities. Back to my weekday eating habits Sun-Thursday. Typical dinner of approx 300 calories, 1/2 of a spicy sausage, my own potatoes and onions topped with sour cream, brussels sprouts.
Day 22 – Tues March 28 - 142.0 - had hoped for a bigger drop, but no TMI yesterday for me, which is rare. My orange and apple that I normally eat at work weren't touched, and no fruit on Sunday, I will get back to that habit.
Day 23 – Wed March 29 - 141.8 - Working late-ish the next couple of days, so dinner will be later than I like it to be.
Day 24 – Thurs March 30 - 140.8 - Expected drop. Very busy week, low calorie intake and lots of calorie burn.
Day 25 – Fri March 31 - 141.0 - Late dinner and early weigh in. It has been a busy week with little time to eat and lots of work on my feet. If I am actually losing 1/2 a pound a week I would be very happy, however I expect to refeed tonight, something less healthy lol. Maybe even Ribs!
4th week goal weight: 139.2 - plugging this number in until I hit it - too lofty for this week methinks
4th week actual weight: 141.0 Started the week at 142.0, 2nd out of 6 restaurant visits for the year.
Excess exercise calories burned (in the green on MFP): I will calculate this after today's numbers.
Day 26 – Sat April 01
Day 27 – Sun April 02
Day 28 – Mon April 03
Day 29 – Tues April 04
Day 30 – Wed April 05
Day 31 – Thurs April 06
Day 32 – Fri April 07
5th week goal weight: 139.2 - plugging this number in until I hit it
5th week actual weight
Excess exercise calories burned (in the green on MFP)
Start weight of the 100: 143.4, up 1.2 from the start weight of the previous 100, 142.24 -
100 Days of Weighing In ^^^^^ March 07, 2023 through June 14, 2023
My Name is Donna, Age 62. I am 5’5” tall & I live in Northern Michigan USA
My mini-challenge is to lose 10 pounds by Easter 2023. I started my efforts on Dec. 10th weighing 198.4. My wish is to weigh 188.4 by Easter April 9th, 2023. That gives me about 4 months to lose 10 pounds. Sounds easy but, trust me, it won’t be. Especially when outside exercise is so limited for me this slippery time of year!
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
“We will encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” ~Maya Angelou
Starting Weight from End of Last Challenge: : 191.2
Goal This Round: 176.2
Ending Weight: xxxxxWeight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 01-03/07-191.6-(Trend weight 192.9)
Day 02-03/08-190.6-(Trend weight 192.7)
Day 03-03/09-192.2-(Trend weight 192.6)
Day 04-03/10-191.6-(Trend weight 192.5)
Day 05-03/11-189.2-(Trend weight 192.2)
Day 06-03/12-189.0-(Trend weight 191.9)
Day 07-03/13-189.4-(Trend weight 191.6)
WEEK 1 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.8 lbs LOST
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.8 lbs. LOST
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Day 08-03/14-187.8-(Trend weight 191.3)
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Day 15-03/21-188.6-(Trend weight 190.3)
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Day 24-03/30-DNW-(Trend weight DNW) I’ve been approved to stay off the bp med Lisinopril (for now at least). We will monitor my bp and see how it goes. I am allowed to go to rehab today so exercise is approved though I should be careful because we don’t yet know how my bp will react. I am still taking a different bp med in the morning. I’m going to continue to let my body stabilize over the next few days but I will try to continue to track and log my foods. I usually don’t track when I go out of town as it’s too confusing, but the days I’m home will not be a problem. I’m still pretty bloated but can start back on my water pill on Friday according to the cardiologist. That will give me such relief. My ankles are ridiculous!
Day 25-03/31-DNW-(Trend weight DNW) Snow/Rain mix today. Very gloomy. Babysitting DGS today so that will brighten things up a bit. I’m so happy for no travel today. I can take my waterpill, follow my eating plan without (restaurant) complications and try to get in a bit of fitness (as my grandson allows!). I really need “normal” today.
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I was FREEZING night before last. Then I peed all day yesterday. WHOOSH
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Hi all, I'm Rowan, I live in Northamptonshire, UK.
I have been off and on MFP since 2013, and have been 128lbs at my lowest, 180.8 at my highest.
In the summer of 2021, I was at my highest weight and feeling utterly sick, tired and depressed. I restarted tracking my calories, with no exercise other than walking 5 miles a day most days, and managed to lose 43lbs in about 5 months. But then I took a break in March last year and didn't come back until January this year, by which time I'd regained 26lbs. So I got back in the game and am now down about 13lbs since then.
I am taking a different approach this time, I have raised my calories slightly and am focusing on getting lots of protein and staying hydrated. I have been strength training for about the last month, which I am really enjoying, but it does leave me feeling quite tired at times, so it can be difficult to get my steps in every day.
I have a health tracker watch which tells me that I have a BMR of 1254 calories a day and on days that I work out I burn around 1800-2000 calories in 24hrs, 1500 calories on days that i don't. I aim to eat around 1200 calories a day with 40% protein. I have a BMI of 26.5 and I have a high body fat percentage of 40.4%, so I really need to lower my body fat to at least 30% and raise my muscle mass. Hopefully this will help increase my metabolism, which seems to crawl along at a snail's pace. Gaining any muscle while eating at a deficit is really difficult, but at least I can do my best to retain the muscle that I have.
I should be losing about 1.5lbs a week, however things aren't always so straightforward, so I have set a target for 1lb a week for the first 50 days of this challenge, then 0.5lb a week for the second 50 days. If I manage to get to within the healthy BMI range by the end of this, I will be very happy. So that's 143lbs for me, about 9lbs to lose, but I'm hoping for 141lbs.
Sorry for the essay! Good luck to everyone, we can do this!
F42 5'4
Highest weight: 180.8lbs July 5th '21
Current weight: 151.6lbs
Challenge goal weight: 144.0lbs
Ultimate goal weight: Under 130lbs
Target lbs to lose: 7.6lbs
Day 1 – Tues March 07 151.6
Day 2 – Wed March 08 151.8
Day 3 – Thurs March 09 151.2
Day 4 – Fri March 10 151.2
1st week goal weight: 151.0
1st week actual weight: 151.2
Challenge weight lost: 0.4
Challenge weight to go: 7.2Not the best start, but I think I'm in the middle of my usual monthly plateau, and water retention from muscle soreness is also at play.
I'm fully in my routine now of gym 4/5 days a week, cals 1200 or less and walking 8500 a day, so I just need to stay consistent and let the magic happen. I would like to find ways to be more active, outside of intentional exercise. When the weather improves it should become easier. I have loads of DIY that I need to get done but traipsing in and out of my cold garage in the sleet and rain really doesn't appeal.
A couple of days ago we booked flights to Portugal, leaving on the 22nd, back on 28th. I'm thinking of taking a food scale and an exercise band with me to help me stay on track. There's a pool at our apartment and push bikes we can use, so hopefully I'll be able to counteract any excesses by staying active. OH will be working while we're there, so I'll have a lot of time to kill. I'm wondering if I'm brave enough to do a sea kayaking tour on my own... I'm a water baby but OH can't swim and has a bit of a fear of deep water, so I don't often get the chance to get out on the waves. Need to brush up on my Portuguese, I was doing daily lessons for a few months then stopped abruptly about 2 weeks ago and I'm shocked how much I've forgotten already! Agora, eu vou a commer o pequeño-almoço, depois eu vou para o gym. Até tarde!
Day 5 – Sat March 11 150.2
Day 6 – Sun March 12 151.6
Day 7 – Mon March 13 151.6
Day 8 – Tues March 14 150.6
Day 9 – Wed March 15 147.2 How is that even possible?
Day 10 – Thurs March 16 150.8 Oh well.
Day 11 – Fri March 17 151.4 Not impressed.
2nd week goal weight: 150.0
2nd week actual weight: 151.4
Challenge weight lost: 0.2
Challenge weight to go: 7.4That really sucks. I don't think there's anything else I can do, I have been sticking to my calories and macros, doing my best to stay hydrated, walking at least 8500 steps, weight training at least 4 times a week and not eating back any exercise calories. And I have lost NOTHING since the start of the month. I do not want to drop calories any further, I average 1100 a day. So frustrating. I need to keep reminding myself that my trend weight is down 2.5lbs from the start of the month, and even though progress is slow, there's still progress.
Day 12 – Sat March 18150.8
Day 13 – Sun March 19150.4
Day 14 – Mon March 20149.2
Day 15 – Tues March 21150.2
Day 16 – Wed March 22DNW
Day 17 – Thurs March 23DNW
Day 18 – Fri March 24DNW
3rd week goal weight: 149.0
3rd week actual weight: DNW
I'll be away end of this week and half of next week.
Day 19 – Sat March 25DNW
Day 20 – Sun March 26DNW
Day 21 – Mon March 27DNW
Day 22 – Tues March 28DNW
Day 23 – Wed March 29DNW
Day 24 – Thurs March 30149.4
Had a great week away in Portugal, lots of cycling, kayaking, and walking, but also too much food and booze in the evenings! I took a sneak peak at my weight yesterday when I got back but decided not to record it as I could tell I was holding onto loads of water from flying. I'm so happy to see this weight today! Things may take a bit of time to settle back down, and it's going to take some discipline to get back into tracking properly and going to the gym but I'm motivated to get back on it. I think I will adjust my weekly goal weights for the rest of this challenge, 1lb a week isn't realistic for me and it can be demotivating when i don't meet it, so I'm going to do half pound targets starting next week.
Day 25 – Fri March 31149.2
4th week goal weight: 149.5
4th week actual weight: 149.2
Challenge weight lost: 2.4
Challenge weight to go: 5.2
So I have gone back and amended my overall 'goal to lose' for this challenge and my 'challenge weight to go' numbers to reflect my now half pound a week goal. I'm still hoping to lose more than this, but with weight training 4 times a week I think muscle gain is raising my body weight as I lose fat. I don't want to be discouraged from the weight training by obsessing over a slow weight loss. And if I lose slower than half a pound a week, so be it. I'm sticking to 1200 calories, focusing on protein and fibre, getting my steps in and exercising.
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Day 32 – Fri April 07
5th week goal weight: 149.0
5th week actual weight:
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I’m Teri
Age 59, 5’4”
Incorporating intermittent fasting into my regimen is my greatest take away from the last challenge. It has REALLY helped get my eating under control!
My goals for this challenge—
Normal day-to-day: stick to an IF schedule of 16:8, eat whole foods as much as possible, stay low-carb and avoid refined sugar, exercise. No calorie counting or measuring food. I also need to get away from the all-or-nothing mindset, by being able to indulge here and there with no regrets and then getting right back to it the next day.
I’m a slow loser which can be discouraging. My focus needs to be more on health & sustainability.
Challenge Starting Weight: 144 lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: 138lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 130-133 lbs
Challenge Ending Weight:
Total Weight Loss for Challenge:Day 1 – Tues March 07 -- 144 – This is the same weight I started with on the last Challenge. There were many ups and downs on the scale but, alas, I’m right back where I started.
Day 2 – Wed March 08 – 144.6 – I think this jump is still a result of going off track last week up until Sunday. This week’s goal is to bring down the inflammation.
Day 3 – Thur March 09 – 144.4
Day 4 – Fri March 10 – 142.9 – Happy to see this number on the scale this morning. I’ve been working on correcting what I undid last week with too much sugar & carbs. Just glad I was able to jump back on the wagon this week. Feeling less bloated. Yay! Still working on getting some exercise in though.
Day 5 – Sat March 11 – 142.4
Day 6 – Sun March 12 – 142.6 Ate later than usual last night. Also had a glass and a half of wine.
Day 7 – Mon March 13 – 142.8 Greek food for lunch yesterday with a girlfriend, then a visit to the Cat Café. Of course, I came home with one of those things. McDonald’s for dinner. Not a good choice but didn’t overdo it. Just a McChicken sandwich and small fries.
Week 1: 1.2 lbs lost
Balance to lose to meet challenge goal: 4.8
Day 8 – Tues March 14 -- 142.5
Day 9 – Wed March 15 -- 141.5
Day 10 – Thur March 16 -- 141.9
Day 11 – Fri March 17 -- 142.4 Still consistent with IF, but this jump is definitely a combination of eating too much even when not hungry, adding more carbs than usual, and having dinner last night from Panda Express is which is high in sodium and sugar. Not happy with this jump in weight at all. Tomorrow probably won’t be much better since I already had a butter croissant from Starbucks this morning with my coffee.
Day 12 – Sat March 18 -- DNW
Day 13 – Sun March 19-- DNW
Day 14 – Mon March 20-- 143.9 – Did not stick to plan over the weekend. Need to do better.
Week 2 gain/loss: 1.10 lbs gain
Challenge 15 gain/loss: .1 lb loss
Balance to lose to meet challenge goal: 5.9 lbs
Day 15 – Tues March 21 -- 144.1
Day 16 – Wed March 22 -- DNW
Day 17 – Thur March 23 -- 143.1 – I’m surprised at this decrease. Of course I’ll take it but I’m sure tomorrow’s weigh-in will reflect my bad eating habits of the past week. I’d like to be at least 140-141 before my trip during the Easter weekend. Probably wishful thinking, eh?
Day 18 – Fri March 24 -- 143.7 – I know this is still the result of the past week. I did a little better yesterday but not fully the way I should. Just trying hard not to completely undo my progress. Writing this out helps my mindset😊
Day 19 – Sat March 25 -- 142.5 – IF 18:6 yesterday. Stayed on track with eating: low carb, avoided refined sugar, whole foods. Need to work on getting some movement in. But happy with the scale this morning.
Day 20 – Sun March 26-- 141.6 – Whoa! Where did this come from? I did stay on track with what I ate yesterday, tried to be mindful of not spiking my insulin too much. But I think what’s helping is the added two hours to my IF regimen (18:6, instead of 16:8). Not sure I can do this consistently, but I will certainly aim for it daily.
Day 21 – Mon March 27-- 141.1 – IF 18:6 yesterday and stayed on track with eating. 3rd day in a row. I need to keep this up. I even had a little glass of some margarita. Soooo good.
Week 3 gain/loss: 2.8 lb loss
Challenge 15 gain/loss: 2.9 lbs loss
Balance to lose to meet challenge goal of 138 lbs: 3.10 lbs
Day 22 – Tues March 28 -- 141.8 – IF 18:6. Had some white rice with dinner, and two cookies last night. I don’t regret it. 😊 Hopefully, this is the only spike I’ll see because of it.
Day 23 – Wed March 29 -- 142.2
Day 24 – Thur March 30 -- 141.1 – Happy about this number but only did IF 16:8 yesterday. Couldn’t hold out for the additional 2 hours. Was extra hungry and gave in to cravings. Shucks.
Day 25 – Fri March 31 -- 141.9
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Hi all, I'm Irina and I live in Bulgaria!
Age 42, 160 cm.
My goals for this challenge and the months after are:
🌼 Good exercise three times per week, I'm currently doing Les Mills BodyCombat
🌼 Good healthy food (mostly home cooked, including a lot of fruit, vegetables and whole foods, produced by small village farmers or people I know and trust)
🌼 Daily tracking and monitoring calories and macros
🌼 Eradicating bad habits like eating out often or buying unhealthy stuff like chocolate, cookies and other sweets, which I like very much
🌼 Drinking enough water
My calorie intace is currently limited to 1200 kcal, plus I make a fruit day each Friday, so my Saturday weight is lowest throughout the week and that's what I'll be considering as end of week weight.
My main problem is consistency. Most days I'm very strict and pedantic, but sometimes I just give up and eat everything that comes before my eyes. I call these moments "cheat days" and I hate them, because they eat up all my progress and make me feel super grumpy, guilty and angry with myself the next day. My biggest dream is to start eating normally on a regular basis.
Challenge Starting Weight: 62 kg
Challenge Goal Weight: 55 kg
Ultimate Goal Weight: 50 - 52 kgDay 1 - March 7: 62 kg
Day 2 - March 8: DNW
Day 3 - March 9: 61.85 kg
Day 4 - March 10: 61.05 kg
Day 5 - March 11: 60.15 kg ❤️
Day 6 - March 12: DNW (cheat day)
Day 7 - March 13: 60.85
Day 8 - March 14: 61.25
Day 9 - March 15: 60.2 ❤️
Day 10 - March 16: 59.9
Day 11 - March 17: 60.1
Day 12 - March 18: 59.5
Day 13 - March 19: DNW (cheat day)
Day 14 - March 20: DNW
Day 15 - March 21: DNW (cheat day)
Day 16 - March 22: DNW
Day 17 - March 23: 60.95 😔
Day 18 - March 24: 60.45
Day 19 - March 25: 59.35 ❤️
Day 20 - March 26: DNW
Day 21 - March 27: 60.1
Week 3 goal: 59.5
Week 3 actual lowest: 59.35
Day 22 - March 28: 59.9
Day 23 - March 29: 59.9
Day 24 - March 30: 59.45 (finally)
Day 25 - March 31: 59.9 😔
Day 26 - April 1: 58.9 ❤️
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Week 4 goal: 58.9
It's great that I just met mh W4 goal, I'm very happy, because I was not expecting that, given the veeeeery slow progress this week. Now I only need to be careful during the weekend.
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Week 5 goal: 58.4
Have a great and satisfactory day everyone! 💐4
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