Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 221

itladyee · April 2023

quiltingjaine wrote: »

On the other hand, I’ll be on a cruise ship for 2 weeks with NO SCALE! It makes me a basket case!

@quiltingjaine
i think they usually have a scale in the gym area of the ship.

refactored · April 2023

HSW: 211.6 lbs (Aug 2021)
SW: 191.1 lbs (Oct 2022)

Results from previous challenges ...

Round 208 EW: 175.5 lbs (-0.5)
Round 210 EW: 173.7 lbs (-1.8)
Round 211 EW: 173.2 lbs (-0.5)
Round 212 EW: 172.0 lbs (-1.2)
Round 213 EW: 167.6 lbs (-4.4)
Round 214 EW: 167.1 lbs (-0.5)
Round 215 EW: 165.3 lbs (-1.8)
Round 216 EW: 165.1 lbs (-0.2)
Round 217 EW: 163.1 lbs (-2.0)
Round 218: DNW
Round 219: DNW
Round 220: DNW

After taking a diet break for 3 rounds, I am back around 1 pound heavier. We had a lovely holiday at the same time which involved lots of eating out but also lots of walking. It was so nice to relax and not worry about food or counting and I am really surprised I haven't gained more. It gives me some hope for maintenance.

I admit I am struggling to get back into the weight-loss mindset so for this round I am just going to focus on counting again and getting 22 active minutes.

4/22: 164.2 lbs

4/23: 164.2 lbs

4/24: 163.4 lbs
This loss of probably just from eating less. I really struggled not to snack on the afternoon. Afternoons are my kryptonite. I can hoover up calories very quickly in the afternoon even if I am not hungry. I will try to replace any afternoon snacking behaviours with ginger and lemon tea and see how I go.

4/25: 163.8 lbs
I was offered cake and being a good guest I ate it. But then I decided I didn't need to count for the rest of the day! In hindsight I should have just not counted the cake and continued counting for the test of the day. If I include a calorie estimate of the cake in my diary, I think I will get too hungry then feel like bingeing. So I think I will just try skiping counting junk food I am personally offered in social settings then go back to counting normally for the rest of the day.

4/26: 162.9 lbs

4/27: 162.3 lbs

4/28
4/29
4/30
5/1

TerriRichardson112 · April 2023

Thank you for all the good wishes. I am home and recuperating well.

In maintenance
JGM10Ds Round 221
🐣🍓🐥🥝🐰🥝🐥🍓🐣
🐣🐰🐥APRIL 2023 🐥🐰🐣
🐣🍓🐥🥝🐰🥝🐥🍓🐣

• 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.
😷Take care! Stay safe!😷
April 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: 130.9(14 March 2023)
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 221
Round 220: EW: 134.5
Day/Weight/Comment
22/04: DNW: Daily Habits👌
23/04: DNW: Daily Habits👌
24/04: 135.4: Daily Habits👌not too bad after an op.
25/04: DNW: Daily Habits👌🏻
26/04: 134.5: Daily Habits👌🏻
27/04: 133.7: Daily Habits👌🏻
28/04: xxx: Daily Habits
29/04: xxx: Daily Habits
30/04: xxx: Daily Habits
01/05: xxx: Daily Habits
Daily Habits - 2023
Update - April 2023 >

1. Log ALL CI/CO (Daily) s
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!

shmmm3 · April 2023

@PaulyJoMomma I'm the same with movie theaters. Calorie-wise, unbuttered popcorn is my go to. I can't stay and watch unless I have a big bucket in my lap and I had to completely shut out those ultra-processsd snack foods because they're so addictive. If you think you might've hit a plateau, give yourself a rest from the scale and focus on your diet and movement. I second @SModa61 . Once a week weighing helps keep away the on/off dieting mindset for me too.

cpanus · April 2023

Thank you, @quiltingjaine !
73 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: 154.0
UGW: 132.2
04/20 - 157.4 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 6.03 miles in 112 mins
04/21 - 157.3 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
Day/Weight/Comment
04/22 - 159.0 at 5:20 a.m. ...haircuts w/daughter then Ronan's T-Ball game w/family
04/23 - 158.4 at 9:00 a.m. ...7.59 miles in 147 mins
04/24 - 156.0 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
04/25 - 157.2 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then monster headache
04/26 - 155.4 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
04/27 -
04/28 -
04/29 -
04/30 -
05/01 -
Good luck everyone!
Chris

shmmm3 · April 2023

RND SW 221
Goals: Whole foods, plant-based with minimal high quality animal products on the weekends. No dairy.

4/22
4/23
4/24 127.8 Last I weighed in I was 130 last week so this is a nice surprise. Especially since I stopped logging again and on Thursday and Friday of last week I basically ate dinners of just golden potato and sweet potato fries (air fryer) smothered in a blended sauce of cashews, tofu, sesame seeds, beans, flaxseeds, garlic, and nutritional yeast that made it into a queso/gravy. I was feeling bad and wanted comfort food and nothing green. Better than cheese fries. It was so indulgent my husband and I had so much fun eating it with a fork and joking about it being healthy depression food. Learning how to mix and match the right ingredients and seasonings is paying off. A steep learning curve but worth it.
4/25 127.8 Same, no change to speak of.
4/26 DNW but doubt there's a significant change. I'm at that point in my cycle where I have really good self body image so I don't want to mess with that. Made black bean burgers from a real recipe on spruce eats and they worked perfectly. We agreed that burger form is our new favorite way to eat black beans. One can of beans made 4 patties and the only changes I made were using the oroweat keto buns for the extra fiber and lower calories and Ezekiel bread instead of white bread. With a good base recipe we now want to try again with some additions like mushrooms, roasted red peppers, maybe more garlic, we'll see. Black bean burgers again tonight.
4/27 DNW Burgers were delicious with mushrooms and a roasted garlic mayo (nothing fancy, just mixed mayo with leftover garlic). Can't believe we finally unlocked the black bean burger magic. BBQ restaurant for lunch today and I stayed plant-based no problem. A giant smoked sweet potato loaded with baked beans, onions, and jalapenos and asked for the meat on the side to take home. It was absolutely delicious and I left the restaurant without a stomach ache and without feeling like I had to work it off or over indulged. Wow.
4/28
4/29
4/30
5/1

SModa61 · April 2023

@shmmm3 @quiltingjaine @paulyjomomma Weighing patterns are so unique to the individual. As I think all of us are saying, there is a strong psychological component to that number on the scale. Learning what the effect of knowing that number is on yourself, and using it to better yourself IMO is helpful.

Variations I have seen 1) weekly weighing 2) daily weighing 3) not weighing 4) stepping on the scale and having someone else document, but not inform you 5) a member strip in the bathroom and wear a trash bag to the scale 6) another taking off her engagement ring and losing it (I don’t care how huge your diamond is, it will not change a body weight scale)…. And plenty of others. Enjoy!

For me, I love data, so when I am making an effort I truly enjoy analyzing the cause and effect, ups and downs. In contrast, when I am not making an effort, I do avoid the scale.

gomifune · April 2023

Highest weight: 206
Goal weight: 146

Round 212 end weight: 200.7
Round 213 end weight: 198.7
Round 214 end weight: 196.9
Round 215 end weight: 191.9
Round 216 end weight: 190.0
Round 217 end weight: 187.5
Round 218 end weight: 184.4
Round 219 end weight: 183.5
Round 220 end weight: 180.1

4/22 180
4/23 180.2
4/24 180.8
4/25 180
4/26 179.2
4/27 179.9
4/28 179.4
4/29
4/30
5/1

JacquelineC53 · April 2023

Back for another round. My goals for this round will be a bit different. I’m flying back home on April 26 for my mum’s memorial (my mum passed away in mid-February 😢). I’m there for a week and will be staying in a hotel so won’t be able to weigh in for the second half of the round. My goal is to log everything, even while I’m away, just so I can stay accountable. And hopefully it will help me maintain the progress I’ve made so far.

SW RND 218 152.4 lbs. EW 147.8 lbs
SW RND 219 148.4 lbs. EW 146.8 lbs
SW RND 220 146.6 lbs. EW 145.6 lbs
SW RND 221 145.0 lbs

4/22 145.0 lbs
4/23 145.8 lbs.
4/24 146.8 lbs.
4/25 144.6 lbs
4/26 144.8 lbs.
4/27 DNW. No scale at hotel. Logged everything though as best I could. We also had a free day as most of the family arrive tomorrow. It was a gorgeous out so we went to the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. All the walking basically balanced out for the fact I am way over calorie-wise.
4/28
4/29
4/30
5/1

musicsax · April 2023

65 yr young F, 5ft 4 Round 221 (my 152nd). As always, thank you. @QuiltingJaine you are a star!
Back from a week away, tomorrow I will weigh in, first time since we went away. Goal for this round; any loss and keep binge free, not going to 100 days, starting small just going for 10, surely, I can make 10? This time!! Be mindful when I’m tempted! Keep within calories & macros. I can do this but, consistency is paramount, let’s do it for just 10 days as the reward is great!!

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 taken me 75 rounds to achieve my under 130 target; back to maintenance again!! But then I crept up again, so need to get back to around 130. A healthy lifestyle must 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
End of round 212 – 139.8
End of round 213 – 139
End of round 214 – 138.2 (1.2 pounds loss)
End of round 215 – 139.2 (1 pound up)
End of round 216 – 136.6 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 217 – 137.8 (1.2 pounds up)
End of round 218 – 140.4 (2.6 pounds up – need to reverse this trend!)
End of round 219 – 139.8 (0.6 down)
End of round 220 - DNW

RND SW 221 - DNW

4/22 DNW – we travelled back home today after our week away, see what damage there is on the scale tomorrow.

4/23 140.8 – 7.95 miles walked, got a walk in after getting home & unpacking the caravan. Then some gardening to tidy it up after a week away, the weather was so nice, it was lovely to bring it back to scratch!! Lawns are now cut, edges tidied, weeding done before ran out of time. Dead heading still to be done. My first goal now this round is to get back below 140. Today we have a sibling’s lunch, all 6 of us plus partners, I get to see DB for the first time after his stroke 6 days ago, so pleased he’s agreed to still come, a positive step! Also meet DS’s new man for first time!! Going to be mindful and eat sensibly.
4/24 140.8 – 6.13 miles walked yesterday, all but 39 exercise calories eaten back. Really lovely siblings lunch yesterday, chose pesto & asparagus tagliatelle with grilled chicken, no desert but did indulge in a latte. DB is doing amazingly, he looks well, but words come out mixed up or he has difficulty thinking of the second half of the word, can’t really imagine myself what that feels like? It is an improvement as initially he couldn’t speak at all. He is positive, keeping cheerful & we are all convinced he will get that back, he does feel like his legs have been cut off whilst he can’t drive, but 3 weeks only left of that curfew. Thank you all for your kind wishes for him.
4/25 140.4 – 9.97 miles walked yesterday. 2/3rds exercise calories eaten back, feeling positive.
4/26 139.2 – 10.65 miles walked yesterday, a quarter of exercise calories eaten back. This rounds first goal met, now to both stay below the 140’s cuz after such a whoosh it’s bound to bounce up a tad tomorrow & stay binge free for the rest of the round – 5 days to go!
4/27 140.4 – 11.55 miles walk yesterday, 90% exercise calories eaten back, some of those were Easter egg chocolate, but I avoided going into a full binge.
4/28 142.4 – no structured walking as child minding little DGS, it was a bad day – chocolate fest !!!!!!!! Uhhr, disgusted with myself.
4/29
4/30
5/1

I'M WORTH IT !! 👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a PERMANENT HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

39flavours · April 2023

F42, 5'4
Heaviest: 180.8 (5th July '21)
RGW: 148.0lbs
UGW: 140lbs (trend)
UUGW: 122.4lbs

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 regained 26.6lbs 😵 Never again!
R211 SW:165.0 GW:163.0 EW:160.8 (-4.2)
R212 SW:161.4 GW:159.0 EW:157.6 (-3.2)
R213 SW:158.0 GW: 156.0 EW: 156.8 (-1.2)
R214 SW:154.4 GW:153.4 EW:154.4 (0.0)
R215 SW:153.4 GW:152.4 EW: 151.6 (-1.8)
R216 SW:150.8 GW:149.8 EW: 151.6 (+0.8)
R217 SW:151.6 GW:150.6 EW: 150.2 (-1.4)
R218 SW:150.2 GW:150.2 EW: 148.8 (-1.4)
R219 SW:149.2 GW:148.2 EW:151.4 (+2.2)
R220 SW:150.2 GW:149.2 EW:148.4 (-1.8)
R221 SW:149.0 GW:148.0 EW:

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4/20 150.0 (trend 150.2)
4/21 148.4 (trend 150.0)
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4/22 149.0 (trend 149.8) Started the round with a bit of a binge-fest last night, so that's not good! We had a trip to Oxford in the afternoon, so I got in a 3 mile walk along the river while waiting for OH to finish with his doctors appointment there.
I had the house to myself in the evening, so I took full advantage of stretching out on the sofa, watching tacky films until the wee small hours.
STEPS 7,134

4/23 149.4 (149.8) Had a slow morning, then got to the gym after lunch for a lower body workout. Totm started yesterday, and it affected most of my sets as I had to lower the weights on my lifts, so that was annoying. Got out for a 2 mile walk around town in the evening with OH, then a small pizza and a few beers with a film. Pretty much ate at maintenance, no tmi is probably why the gain today.
STEPS 8,564

4/24 150.0 (trend 149.8) We decided to skip breakfast and go for a walk and pub lunch. Did a 6 mile walk around a reservoir and didn't end up eating until 4pm, had Hunter's chicken with chips and salad, then overdid it with some snacks in the evening. I'm going to try my absolute hardest to stick to 1200 calories this week.
STEPS 15,684

4/25 149.2 (trend 149.7) 2 mile walk in the morning, then upper body workout. Made a huge batch of hot and sour chicken and vegetable soup, which should help me get back on track. Stayed within calories and only just got my steps goal.
STEPS 8,531

4/26 148.4 (trend 149.6) 2.5 mile walk in the morning followed by 1hr lower body workout at the gym. My daughter made mini chocolate muffins, which I couldn't resist, so I had 2. I had to estimate the calories for these, 260? Stayed within calories, so long as my estimate was close. Not getting enough protein at the moment.
STEPS 8,733

4/27 146.8 (trend 149.1) Ooo, nice drop! I was over calories yesterday, so I'm not sure why this has happened. I woke up feeling dehydrated, so it might just be that. I'll have to wait until tomorrow's weigh-in to find out. I'm excited to reach 10½ stone and have my bmi below 26 at last, and less than half a stone until I reach my goal!
3 mile walk in the morning followed by 1.5 hrs upper body workout.
STEPS 11,256

4/28 147.8 (trend 149.0) 1lb bounce back, I'm not surprised or particularly disappointed as I suspected yesterday was mainly dehydration. I'm very glad to see that I'm still below 148lbs though, I've been stuck around the 151-148 range for what feels like months! So, I'm cautiously optimistic that I may be finally leaving the 150s behind. Only 1.5 mile walk in the morning as I was short of time, then 1hr lower body at the gym, but I only managed half my exercises as it was really crowded for some reason. Had a go at Bulgarian split squats but couldn't get the form right, and it felt really awkward. I think I need to incorporate more weighed squats or lunges as my knees and balance weren't enjoying the action. Stayed within my calorie range but I did have some chips last night which were very salty. OH ordered a massive kebab with chips and I didn't intend to have anything, but chips are my kryptonite so I stole some off him!
It's the weekend, good luck guys!
STEPS 10,017

4/29
4/30
5/1

STEP total: 69,919 / 85,000 round goal

Machias1949 · April 2023

74 years-old great-grandmother (5'2")
ON 8/29/2022: I was 134 LBS and had a 33” natural waist-
Average weight recorded for August’22: 134 started exercising and MFP
Average weight recorded for September ‘22: 130
Average weight recorded for October ‘22: 127-started thyroid pill-hypothyroidism
Average weight recorded for November ‘22: 124
Average weight recorded for December ‘22: 120
Average weight recorded for January ‘23-117.5
Average weight recorded for February ‘23-116.5
Average weight recorded for March ‘23- 117.2

MAINTENANCE 114-118
Lessons Learned for maintenance: 1) exercise at least 30 minutes five {5} days a week 2) try to walk no less than 10,000 steps a day 3) If/when my weight creeps up (118.1-119 LBS) increase the incline on the treadmill and add a burst of running to routine 4) eat a low-calorie salad before eating dinner 5) limit fried & breaded foods 6) continue to add ice cubes to my daily 5 oz glass of wine 7) eat fish for dinner at least 2 times a week 8) eight to nine hours of sleep a night 9) Of the 64oz of water daily-drink 8oz of water a half hour before each meal 10) three (3) meals a day and 1-2 small snacks, nothing after dinner. 11) take thyroid pill on an empty stomach an hour before drinking coffee and 4 hours before other pills

Round 220-ended 117.3 04/21
Round 221 RSW 117.4

04/22-117.4.
04/23-117.4
04/24-118.1
04/25-117.1
04/26-117.2
04/27-116.5
04/28- 116.3 no exercise today as I will be at FLEET WEEK BREAKFAST and then later FLEET WEEK DINNER-oh this could go very badly!

LisaPower123 · April 2023

Good Morning!

My why

I am playing a game with myself & setting little daily goals of losing 0.35lbs per day and using those goals to help me stay motivated and on track is a way of fasting that I saw in another group. Using my bathroom scale as a weight loss tool works for me. There are days that my weight increases by 2 pounds or more, and I understand that this is mainly water weight, and can go away as quickly as it came. That is why there are times that my daily goal and my weight that day are pounds apart. I am not expecting to lose 2 pounds of body fat by the next day. But it is possible to lose 2 pounds of water weight by the next day, so I stick to my goals. If it takes longer than one day to lose that water weight, I extend my fast for another day. Sticking to my plan, I will reach my 1st goal weight of 172 pounds on September 16 2023. This will put me in the overweight weight range which I have not seen since 2007. At that point I will decrease the daily amount to 0.2lbs per day to get to my ultimate goal of 140 by my birthday in February. I also have a cruise booked for my birthday & one of the tours offers a mini photoshoot. What a great opportunity to be at my goal & get semi professional pictures on the beach!
I did an extended fast on April 9th that lasted almost 9 days. That got me back on track after Easter.

Round 218 SW 232.4 EW 231lbs (-1.4)
Round 219 EW 229lbs (-2)
Round 220 220.2lbs (-8.8) (Extended fast)

Goals for this round:
Zone 2 cardio 28/150 minutes
Weightlifting 5x 1/5

Previous days this round

4/22 -Goal 222.4 /Actual 221.8.
I am not complaining about the scale 🙊 I know this is what happens. I am still almost down 10lbs, my eating is better, low calories, less mindless unplanned eating. I made fried kimchi cauliflower rice with shrimp last night that had great macros & was very satisfying & tasty. I had never tried kimchi before but we picked up a huge jar at Costco & fortunately we like it. I will probably make it again this week. I am challenging myself to cook with what we have in the house, everything is super full so I will have to do some digging in the cupboards & freezer & make some good low carb dishes.
4/23 -Goal 222.1 /Actual 222.6
Already another fasting day. I thought it would take until Monday. Oh well, no big deal. I have some meals to prep today for the week, hot yoga this morning & I will take the dog for a walk. I was noticing yesterday that I was moving better & felt lighter. The scale does not agree but I will not get frustrated. I knew going into this that the scale sucks. I continue to stick to my plan, fast when I am over the projected goal & know that it is just a number & does not represent failure.I have been eating under 1000 calories since I broke my fast except yesterday I had around 1400. I have not been drinking enough water & honestly now that I think of it I did some boredom/procrastination eating that I did not track. No big deal, it can be fixed but I need a strategy to stop that. Well, at least I have a strategy to deal with it when it does happen before it leads to weeks & months!
4/24 -Goal 221.7 /Actual 221.4
Well I didn’t fast yesterday but I was very mindful & ate low carb & less calories. I cooked ahead & should have enough food cooked for the week that I don’t have to worry about coming home from work & settling for taquitos & pizza pops. I will be working most of the week & starting to train seasonal staff so that they are ready when pool season starts. In yoga yesterday the instructor suggested something that reinforced my current goals. Self care, exercise, taking care of this extra weight is so important so that I am not a burden on those around me. My mobility is not affected now, but it will be in the future if I don’t take care of myself now.
4/25 -Goal 221.4/Actual 221.4
I am exactly on track. It should feel good but somehow I feel behind. This feeling of inadequacy is creeping into other areas of my life & affecting other people. I feel a little out of control because there is no way I can control everything. Oh well, obviously I am going through another period of growth & development. I believe this time I will reach my weight loss goal which will give me a sense of accomplishment so that I can move on. At least I hope that’s what is going to happen!
4/26 -Goal 221.0 /Actual 221.8
Well, I had more calories & carbs yesterday so it makes sense that I am up a bit. No big deal, it is just water & it will be gone tomorrow. That’s the joy of doing it this way. I am on track again today, I have a goal to meet & if I don’t, I fast. I do have to get myself to the gym. I am tired when I leave work but that isn’t a good enough excuse. I need to get there before I head home. It all seems so simple doesn’t it?
4/27 -Goal 220.7/Actual 222
I am slipping a bit. I feel myself getting busier with work & getting more tired & less willing to eat what I have cooked. It just doesn’t make sense! I want to lose this weight more than anything but I am self sabotage every chance I get. So strange. I will be fasting today & probably tomorrow to catch up from this glitch & I will be going to the gym this afternoon. I have no excuses, being tired isn’t a good enough reason. Yesterday my son needed my vehicle but he wasn’t in a rush so I definitely could have worked out before going home. Noom often asks me to recommit to my big goal & today I do!

4/28 -Goal 220.4 /Actual 221.6
I didn’t fast yesterday. I did go to the gym after work. I had forgotten that I had promised my son a meal (it was pulled pork cauliflower Mac & cheese & just ok). I was on track with calories & very happy I dragged myself to the gym. I will start to fast after lunch today, probably until Monday. I have an afternoon of staff training. For the first time ever one person I hired has ghosted me. I think I have over hired so I should be good, but still weird!

4/29 -Goal 220.0/Actual

4/30 -Goal 219.7/Actual

5/01 -Goal 219.3/Actual

pezhed · April 2023

Joining late this round!
SW Round 221: 126

(4/24)

4/22 - DNW
4/23 - DNW
4/24 - 126! I am really off the rails here. 4 full pounds above my maintenance range. We booked a beach vacation for Memorial Day week this morning so I am hoping to use feeling good in my bikini as a motivator to get back on track. I spent the weekend away from the challenge because I did a brief digital detox. In the process I realized how bad social media is for me, so I am going to stop it all together for a while. MFP doesn't fall in the same category as TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.

4/25 - 123, phew. That was a lot of water! Fasted most of the day yesterday and just had two light meals between 4 and 8 after doing a Peloton ride and dog walk. I doubt I'll make it as long fasting today but I might have lunch a little late just to avoid snacking. I'm making pork chops and sugar snap peas for dinner tonight. My first time making pork chops since I didn't eat most meat for a long time. I mostly just hope my kids will eat it. They're getting pickier by the day. And I'm sneaking out at lunch time for my first hair cut in approximately two years. It's gotten so long that I wonder if I'll lose a pound of hair

4/26 - 123 again. That's better than I expected TBH. Still might see a gain tomorrow after the dinner/drinks I had last night. We had an impromptu dinner out after my husband's brand new ebike broke when he was commuting home and messed up our pork chop plans (if I cook I need him to do daycare pickup; the kids cannot make it to a late dinner on a weeknight after daycare). I didn't make the best choices, but I did stop eating when I realized I didn't like my food very much. BUT then the snackies hit when we were watching TV. I at least tried to track it, but I went way over my calorie goal. Today will be better!

4/27 - 122.6 I think, I don't know why I can never remember by the time I post. Guess the madness in the morning with the two little kids. I should start jotting it down. Big day at my house - our kitchen remodel will finally be complete! We got new floors which have been done for a while, but we knocked out a wall and replaced it with a countertop on one side/breakfast bar on the other. The cabinet and new lighting has been in place for a while but we've been waiting for the granite to be installed. It comes today! Then I can finally put stuff in the cabinet, including my crockpot and instant pot which are currently not very accessible despite fairly frequent use. I'm excited! We're also having our house cleaned, which will be nice but I have to run around the house and tidy up for the cleaner. DH and I are not very tidy to begin with. Add a 2 and a 4 year old and you just get an absolute hurricane. We're also in the process of updating our toy organization so that the kids will hopefully be able to help put toys away but ugh. Who knew how much stuff a family of 4 could accumulate?

4/28 - 123.2, ugh! Not where I like to be on Friday morning. I'm going to up my water today. I'll be at my mom's tonight through Sunday morning so I won't be weighing. I'm usually really out of control at her house. I'm going to attempt to not go too overboard this time. My countertops didn't come yesterday. I understand their predicament but don't understand why I had to call them on the day of my appointment to find out they weren't coming. Good customer service is hard to find. I just got a meeting invite called "Org changes" which always makes me nervous, but historically at this company it's just been someone in upper management leaving, so fingers crossed that's all it is. In case I don't check in again, everyone have a great weekend!

4/29 - DNW (travel)
4/30 - DNW (travel)
5/1

enlightenme3 · April 2023

Round 221 (my 56th)
April 22, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Female, 5’7”
HW: 181 pounds (Dec 30, 2019)
Previous Rounds:

R164 SW: 164.7, EW: 162.3
R165 EW: 161.2
R166 EW: 157.4
R167 EW: 157.0
R168 EW: 153.7
R169 EW: 154.3 - Thanksgiving week
R170 EW: 149.9
R171 EW: 151.0 - Travel almost the entire round
R172 EW: 149.7 - Christmas holidays
R173 EW: 148.6
R174 EW: 146.8
R175 EW: 145.5
R176 EW: 143.5
R177 EW: 142.4
R178 EW: 140.2
R179 EW: 139.6
R180 EW: 137.6
R181 EW: 135.6
R182 EW: 136.2
R183 EW: 134.9
R184 EW: 134.9
R185 EW: 135.4
R186 EW: 132.7
R187 EW: 132.1
R188 EW: 133.2
R189 EW: 133.8
R190 EW: 134.3
R191 EW: 132.5
R192 EW: 132.9
R193 EW: 132.5
R194 EW: 133.4
R195 EW: 132.7
R196 EW: 133.6
R197 EW: 134.9
R198 EW: 132.3
R199 EW: 130.7
R200 EW: 130.5
R201 EW: 130.7 (last weigh-in before traveling)
R202 EW: 134.5
R203 EW: 132.9
R204 EW: 134.0
R205 EW: 132.7
R206 EW: 133.2
R207 EW: 134.0
R208 EW: 134.5
R209 EW: 134.3
R210 EW: 131.8
R211 EW: 131.3
R212 EW: 132.9
R213 EW: 131.6
R214 EW: 132.5
R215 EW: 132.5
R216 EW: 132.9 (last weigh-in before traveling)
R217 EW: 130.3
R218 EW: 132.5
R219 EW: 130.7
R220 EW: 131.0 (last weigh-in before traveling)
R221 EW: XXX.X (DD wedding/travel)

RSW: 131.0 pounds (4/19/23, last weigh in before EO Round 220)
RGW: < 135.0 pounds
UGW: 130-135 pound range

Day/Weight/Comment
4/22: - DNW - Traveling (DD’s wedding day)
4/23: - DNW - Traveling
4/24: - DNW - Traveling
4/25: - DNW - Traveling
4/26: - DNW - Traveling
4/27: 131.2 - Will see if this holds or not. I don’t tend to eat too much on travel days (yesterday) because I am a slightly nervous flyer. However, overall I’m pleased that 8 days of not tracking, eating out, snacking, and drinking (moderately) haven’t resulted in a HUGE gain. I did do some modest walking on some days, and the last 2 days went back to my Jazzercise routine. Eating however was lots of carby things and I’m sure pretty low protein, high fat.
4/28: 132.3 - …and there is the gain from travel. Mostly back to my routines yesterday, but eating times were a little out of whack partially due to not having much food in the house and needing to go grocery shopping.
4/29: -
4/30: -
5/1: -

Total round weight loss/gain to date from EO last round: + 1.3 pounds

shmmm3 · April 2023

RND SW 221
Goals: Whole foods, plant-based with minimal high quality animal products on the weekends. No dairy.

4/22
4/23
4/24 127.8 Last I weighed in I was 130 last week so this is a nice surprise. Especially since I stopped logging again and on Thursday and Friday of last week I basically ate dinners of just golden potato and sweet potato fries (air fryer) smothered in a blended sauce of cashews, tofu, sesame seeds, beans, flaxseeds, garlic, and nutritional yeast that made it into a queso/gravy. I was feeling bad and wanted comfort food and nothing green. Better than cheese fries. It was so indulgent my husband and I had so much fun eating it with a fork and joking about it being healthy depression food. Learning how to mix and match the right ingredients and seasonings is paying off. A steep learning curve but worth it.
4/25 127.8 Same, no change to speak of.
4/26 DNW but doubt there's a significant change. I'm at that point in my cycle where I have really good self body image so I don't want to mess with that. Made black bean burgers from a real recipe on spruce eats and they worked perfectly. We agreed that burger form is our new favorite way to eat black beans. One can of beans made 4 patties and the only changes I made were using the oroweat keto buns for the extra fiber and lower calories and Ezekiel bread instead of white bread. With a good base recipe we now want to try again with some additions like mushrooms, roasted red peppers, maybe more garlic, we'll see. Black bean burgers again tonight.
4/27 DNW Burgers were delicious with mushrooms and a roasted garlic mayo (nothing fancy, just mixed mayo with leftover garlic). Can't believe we finally unlocked the black bean burger magic. BBQ restaurant for lunch today and I stayed plant-based no problem. A giant smoked sweet potato loaded with baked beans, onions, and jalapenos and asked for the meat on the side to take home. It was absolutely delicious and I left the restaurant without a stomach ache and without feeling like I had to work it off or over indulged. Wow.
4/28 DNW After a perfect day yesterday with my diet and exercise and outlook I ruined it with chocolate chips late at night. My dog is good this morning but last night I was extremely worried. She was sleepy, wouldn't take treats, and there was blood in her left nostril. It wasn't actively bleeding so we didn't take her to the vet because she was otherwise very calm. Turned out she was probably just sleepy and we determined the blood was likely from her vomiting up a piece of plastic earlier that caused trauma. She had a big day two days in a row and was trying to sleep and I kept fawning over her and worrying and after I left her alone for a few hours she woke up and jumped around back to her usual energetic self. I self soothed with chocolate chips once she was back up and playing. I was so happy when she was back showing energy. It was scary and I feel exhausted this morning from all the worrying.
4/29
4/30
5/1

tishawj · April 2023

Here for another round! Would really like to dip into the 160's by May 1 so this is the perfect round to do that. I'm really finding I do best the days I get outside for activity, we have an EP area with tonnes of trails near our house and I was really consistent getting out for a hike 4-5 times a week in the winter and for some reason I've had a harder time motivating myself to go that way when we leave for our walk in the morning, not sure why. So I'm going to challenge myself to not go two days in a row of not hiking this round.

Female - 51yrs - 5'5"
Goal weight - to hang out somewhere 145-150
R220 EW 4/21 - 170.8

4/22 - 171.0 - little blip up. I started feeling the TOM bloat yesterday and still a bit puffy this morning, hopefully it will flush out as TOM wraps up over the next day or so. It's pouring out, and not supposed to let up, so I might be starting this round with a non hike day, but we went yesterday. I know I can hike in the rain, but I really don't want to bathe the dog after LOL...he's curly haired and holds onto EVERYTHING when he gets wet.
4/23 - 172.2 - bleh! Yuck day yesterday...icky walk in the rain, grey and dreary, no motivation...except to make cookies for the boys...which of course required quality control. I know I didn't eat over 3500 calories in cookies though (probably only 500-600) so it's likely just retention shock from the carbs and sugar my body isn't used to anymore. Finishing my coffee and heading out to the woods for a hike since I missed it yesterday.
4/24 - 171.2 - back in the right direction. Got my hike in yesterday and stayed away from the cookies. Plan is to do the same today.
4/25 - 170.4 - Excellent! Proud of myself for actually going for a hike in the drizzle yesterday! Was going to do another today but Hubby asked me to help with some errands this morning so I don't have time before we need to leave. We will get a quick walk in and maybe another this evening. Calories and logging were good yesterday as well, so far so good this week! If I keep this up I'll definitely be dipping into the 160s!!
4/26 - 169.8 - YES!!!! now to keep it under 170!! Need to make this a quick one...gotta get out for our hike early so we're back in time to take the doggo to the vet for his annual stuff.
4/27 - 170.4 - Looks like I'm stradling 170 before I settle firmly into the 160's...at least I know I've got it in me. Blaming this one on the roast potatoes last night, should have just avoided them all together instead of having a small portion then wanting more. Hubby is at one of his golf course gigs this morning and I have nothing on the calendar...it's sunny (but cool) so Mack and I are heading to the woods...might try a new trail and hopefully not get lost.
4/28 - 169.2 - Yay! This has been a great week so far! Now to maintain the momentum over the weekend to end the round...always a challenge!
4/29
4/30
5/1

quiltingjaine · April 2023

Female 5’1” Age 73 years
Started Keto WOE 7/17/17 (mid-Rnd 10)
*Travel - no scale part of the time
HWE 197.0 (2/2008)
Weight on 1/17/17 174.5
OGW 137 (set by WW 2008, WW goal 1985 was 126) UGW was 125 (HS weight 1968)

👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE👍👍

Rnd 7 167.0 to Rnd 17 155.5
To Rnd 27 146*
To Rnd 37 139.0
To Rnd 47 133.5*
To Rnd 57 131.5
To Rnd 67 128.0
To Rnd 77 125.0
To Rnd 87 121.0*
To Rnd 97 121.0
To Rnd 107 122.0
To Rnd 117 116.0
To Rnd 127 117.0
To Rnd 137 117.0
To Rnd 147 116.0 🙌
To Rnd 157 115.5
To Rnd 167 119.4
To Rnd 177 118.3
To Rnd 187 120.0 AW 119.6
To Rnd 197 121.5 AW 119.15
To Rnd 207 123.5 AW 125.0
SW RND 208 124.5 AW 125.25
SW RND 209 124.5 AW 125.7
SW RND 210 124.0 AW 124.4
SW RND 211 126.0 AW 126.11
SW RND 212 127.0 AW 126.45
SW RND 213 126.5 AW 127.9
SW RND 214 127.0 AW 126.37
SW RND 215 126.0 AW 127.4
SW RND 216 127.5 AW 127.4
SW RND 217 126.5 AW 127.15
SW RND 218 127.5 AW 127.45
SW RND 219 127.0 AW 127.95
RND SW 220 128.0 AW 127.25

We ALL have good rounds and bad but that is part of life. Don’t stay away, stay accountable. We don’t judge, we support.-Jpv,2/13/19

What we need to succeed is a sustainable way of eating, not a DIET we go on and off.

People say keto/LCHF isn’t sustainable. I’ve been doing it for over 5 years with amazing results!

This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.

We are unstoppable not because we do not have failures but because we continue on despite them. - paraphrase of original quote by Beau Taplin

Up and down - just riding the waves of life. 🌊 🏄‍♀️ (My new mantra-3/19/22)

"Do or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

SW RND 221 127.5
4/22 127.0
4/23 127.0
4/24 127.0
4/25 127.5 Panda Express entree and one spring roll?
4/26 128.0 at 4AM, up about 6 times during the night to get rid of 4# of water I took to bed! No TMI x 2, drank at least a gallon of water + coffee + Coke Zero. Told a friend I would come to water fitness this morning but need some bathroom action before that. I haven’t been to WF since COVID when they shut down the world. 💩 happened.
LATE EDIT: OMG I’m so out of shape, I don’t know if I’ll be able to move tomorrow.
4/27 127.5 At first I thought I wasn’t sore but just lifting my iPad I realized my biceps are a bit.🤦‍♀️. But I feel good! I just checked us in on our upcoming cruise - 16 days away.
4/28 127.0 Today’s OMAD is planned and logged.

quiltingjaine · April 2023

@itladyee I think Carnival “Fun Ships” are geared toward fun and they don’t want you to know. We’ll be back on Panorama this time. Maybe they have added a scale since the ship’s first trips. I will check,

@smoda61 LOL as I read the scale ventures. I had one member who “had to” re-weigh after removing her stud earrings. Back in those days it was a balance scale so all of the jewelry in the room probably wouldn’t have made much difference.

quiltingjaine · April 2023

Seems impossible but

ROUND 222 Is posted!

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10889571/just-give-me-10-days-round-222#latest

summergal8404 · April 2023

Newbie here and excited to give this a try for this week!

66 yr old female/5'2"

Highest weight - 264 (March 2022)
Currently - 254.4
Goal - 185

Goal for this 10 day challenge = lose 2 pounds and gain better lifestyle habits!

Starting weight for challenge round 221= 254.4
Goal weight for end of challenge round 221 = 252.4

My daily goals are:
• Drink 64oz water
• Move/exercise for at least 30 minutes or more
• Track all food, water, exercise each day

4/22 - 254.4 Focus on moderation, not restriction
4/23 - 254.3 Celebrate small victories....really small victories!
4/24 – 253.4 Changing daily habits take time, do it anyway!
4/25 – 253.8 And the roller coaster begins….
4/26 – 252.8 Tracking and being mindful seems to be working again!
4/27 – 252.4 Met my goal of 2 pounds already! Hoping for .5 more before 4/30.
4/28 – 254.8 Water retention!! Ate out 2 meals yesterday and I’m sure that caused the gain!! UGH
4/29 -
4/30 –
5/1 – Traveling and unable to weigh.

SheilaBoneham · April 2023

🌹🌹🌹

HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)
2023 Goals — move more; eat mostly healthfully, no extremes. Have fun!

📆 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).
R212 01/31/23: end weight 177.6 (+.8).
R213 02/10/23: end weight 178 (+.4)
R214 02/20/23: end weight 178 (+/-0).
R215 03/02/23: end weight 180 (+2 ☹️)
R216 03/12/23: end weight 178.8 (-1.2)
R217 03/22/23: end weight 178.8 (+/-0).
R218 04/01/23: end weight 182.8 (+4).
R219 04/11/23: end weight 183.4 (+.6).

R220 04/21/23: end weight 182.2 (-1.2)

Day, Weight, Comment

4/22 - 181.8
Finally, though of course I could bounce back up. I looked back at records and I’ve been hovering here (180-182) for wayyyyy too long. The only good thing about a 3-year plateau is that I haven’t gone higher, and have obviously hit a stasis no matter what I eat (within reason). Sigh. I’ve got to get a grip.

4/23 - 183.2
No idea. Maybe salt/water. Not calories! Boy, it’s turned really cold again. Yuck. We’re getting pad Thai for lunch/dinner, and I’m going to enjoy every bite! Have a lovely Sunday, all.

4/24 - 181.8
That’s better, in spite of the pad Thai, which was delish. Today will be much lighter—light bran muffin for breakfast, salad with salmon for lunch, lentils and brown rice for dinner. It’s chilly right now but should be nice for a walk in a couple of hours. Have a great Monday!

4/25 - 182.2
I’m getting tired of cold and rainy. I tried for a walk yesterday and got hailed on. Oh, well, it’s April in Indiana. The daffodils and redbuds are spectacular! 😊

4/26 - 181.8
Looks like a nice day coming up. On my way out for a dog walk, and I’m planning another faster walk for myself later, and som3 yard work. I can’t wait for warm enough weather to start planting things! 🌷 Gardening is my weight training. 😊

4/27 - 181.6
Finally, a little movement. Well, while discussing the garden with DH (who does not garden, just encourages me!) I’ve given myself a new project—revamp the front-of-the-house garden bed. We inherited some “landscaping” that was not well thought out by the previous owners, and rather than digging it out and starting over, I’ve been trying to work with some of it. But it just isn’t working, so I think I’m going to dig out the plants I don’t like, enrich the soil, and start over. That should keep me out of trouble for a while! And it’s exercise for body and soul. 💐 Maybe it will burn a few calories and built back some muscle!

4/28 - 183
Gaaa. I went snack crazy last night—ice cream, cheese, raisin bread cinnamon toast. Wth is wrong with me? I don’t know why I keep doing this to myself. On the plus side, I went for two 45-minute walks with the pup, and worked 90 min in the garden, digging, lifting…. I was thinking about how focused I was in 2015-16, when I lost 70 pounds, and trying to figure out how to do it again. I really was absolutely focused on losing, built my walking to 6-8 miles a day, swam, started and continued running (and did 3 5-Ks, a 10K and a half marathon), and ate lean protein, lots of veggies, some fruit, and, for a snack at night, 1 oz of really nice hard cheese, nibbled slowly. And now that I’ve written out the formula, I feel like maybe, maybe I can get a grip on myself. I’m very sad about my weight (and other things — pandemic depression) and, to be honest, I’m still mourning my pup Rory, who some of you recall we had to euthanize in October. I’ve taken a lot of crap from certain people over that, which upsets me no matter how much I try to ignore their uninformed judgemental b.s. I think all of the above is pushing me to eat, and I MUST channel my emotions into more positive pursuits. Good food, but less of it. More walking for the dopamine and muscle. More puppy time, more flowers. Thanks as always for listening. Reading your stories is such a big help on so many levels, and the warmth and support of this group is ❤️❤️❤️. I actually feel a positive rush for having written all that out!

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coffee_and_chaos · April 2023

Hi, I'm new to MFP so I hope I post this correctly.
38F / 5'4"
Round 221 - RSW-239.2lbs / RGW-238.2lbs

Track all my meals on the app & do accountability checks with my fitness coach/son.
Stick to my work out plan (alternate 3 days walking/3 days body weight exercising/1 day rest)
Don't drink my calories outside coffee (need to have milk!)
Increase water intake (use my gallon size jug!)
Get good sleep!

Day, Weight, Comment
4/22 - 239.2 - Good start, had a walk with a long hill, ended the day with spare calories but still had a giant dinner!
4/23 - 238.2 - Day 2 of not drinking calories and all I wanted all day was a vanilla creme cold brew!

4/24 - 238.2 - Decided today that changing my workout days to a 2workout/1rest alternate would be better since my poor legs cannot take so much in a row! So, today is a rest day. However, I stood in line at chipotle getting lunch today for 25 minute and I'm counting that as a work out (plus test in patience). Had a big lunch (no rice! no tortilla!) so it's a light dinner for me.

4/25 - 238.8 - Holding steady on the weight. I've been puffy in the mornings

I had a crappy food day today so tomorrow will be more focused. My legs were also very sore still from working out two days ago so I skipped again today and will continue tomorrow unless I still have pain. Goal tomorrow: drink 80 oz of water & no snacks at work.
4/26 - 238.8 - No changes. Today was the last track meet for my son so we spent the evening doing that, no time to work out afterwards. Darn

4/27 - 238.8 - Still no changes. I did eat a bunch today, not sure if I was just stressed about my final. But I passed! Yay! Legs feel back to normal so tonight will begin another set of workouts for the week!
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clprieur · April 2023

Christine from Burlington, Ontario, Canada 😊
My 11th Round
Age 53, 5’3.75”
June 2005: 345 lbs (Highest known weight before WLS Aug 2005)
June 2017: 241.8 lbs
January 2023: 157.6 lbs
Weight Beginning this Round: 142.0 lbs
Goal Weight: 130 lbs (Ideal weight for BMI would be 108-145 lbs)

This round's daily goals:
1. Max 1500 calories 10/10 days – ☹☹☹😊☹☹
2. 10 cups fluids 10/10 days – ☹☹☹☹☹☹
3. Attend work 6/6 days – 😊😊☹☹
4. Gym strength training 5/10 days –
5. Running 4/10 days - 😊

4/22 – 142 lbs – I am thinking about changing my goal/maintenance weight from 135 to 140 lbs. Today, 135 seems unattainable, for some reason, even though last Friday I was 138.6. Isn’t it funny how your brain works? I need to not focus on the negative, though, because that has proven to be disastrous, over and over again. IE, if I crank up the negative self-talk I will end up eating more and more and more. If I can try to think up some positive thoughts, I have more of a chance of having a successful day with food/exercise. The plan is Walk + Gym today. Let’s do this!
4/23 –140.2 lbs – Well, the scale finally moved, so that is good. I was getting a bit freaky about being over 140 lbs. Super scared that I am going to start gaining weight back, as I have so many times before. That is why it is important to keep logging calories, keep weighing myself and keep walking the dog. Unfortunately, my exercise sucked all last week, and I really need to make it a priority this week. Last week was “crunch time” on a project I am leading at work, and since I feel like my performance is being scrutinized, I felt compelled to make work more important than my health, which is probably not a good thing. So I was super tired a lot of the time, and called the dog-walker A LOT. I did not make it to the gym even once last week, which is unacceptable. I was supposed to go yesterday; I did not. I did do 156 minutes of dog walking, even though it was pouring rain, so that is one plus. I felt bad, as Golly had been under-exercised the day before, poor guy, and he was raring to go. Since it was raining and cold, we did not bump into any other dogs, so it was enjoyable to take him down by the lake, which I rarely do, since it is a very popular dog-walking path (he is dog-reactive, for those who may not remember). He doesn’t mind the rain at all, and luckily, I think he last that Lab double coat, where he just shakes himself and is pretty much dry even after being out in the rain for 2 hours. Lol. Anyway, I am just going to “start fresh” on my exercise plan today. I do have a call scheduled with my running coach this afternoon, and I will feel ashamed to tell her that I sucked at my plan last week. I cannot change last week, however; all I can do is try to stay positive and get to work this week. Please send kicks in the butt. I am still waffling about what my goal weight should be (135 or 140). Yesterday I went shopping for a few new clothes (every single thing I own is too big on me) and I was shocked to find myself buying a pair of size 2 jeans. Like what in the actual *censored*????? It was at a store called “Marks” and I think the sizes are big there, but still. What kind of alternate universe am I living in? I was size 5x in 2005 when I got gastric bypass; I was size 20 in January 2021 when I started “trying” again. My brain was a bit broken, in the change room, and I tried to tell my hubby about it but he gave me pretty much zero reaction. (He has never struggled with his weight, so he doesn’t really get it.) So I found myself thinking, at that point, “Maybe 140 is okay”. I did notice, trying on pants, that the loose skin on my hips is really annoying and needs to get cut off. If/when I get circumferential body lift, I think my pant size would be even smaller – it is hard to get the waist over the blubber that is hanging there. The other thing is that I tried on shorts and realized that my thighs are just… well, disgusting is the only word I can use, right now. They are so wrinkly and saggy. I am not sure I am going to be able to wear shorts at all. ☹ I am going to have to do some body image work on that, I think, as I don’t think there is much plastic surgery can do for that (I already had a thigh reduction in 2007). I need to either decide that I am just going to cover up from now on, or just say “eff it, I lost 200 lbs, if you don’t like my saggy baggy elephant legs look the other way”. I am not sure if I can get there. I will try. (Like, what will I do about wearing a bathing suit? I love swimming and we have an outdoor pool here at my building.) Anyway, it is getting late, I better go wake up the dog. Today on my exercise plan is 2:1 running vs walking. That is definitely not happening, as I did not complete my 1:1 week as planned, last week. Quick note for anyone who struggles with insomnia: check out “8D sound” on YouTube. It is wild and has improved my sleep dramatically. Have an awesome day, everyone.

4/24 – 140.6 lbs -
4/25 – 141.4 lbs – Yesterday I found out that my height has decreased. I guess I am shrinking as I age. So that of course impacts my BMI and therefore ideal weight. Apparently, my height is now 5’3.75” and apparently that makes my current BMI 24.4. According to Google, my ideal BMI would be between 18.5-24.9, so I am on the high side of normal. According to Google a healthy weight would be 108-145, so that gives me some guidelines for what my goal weight should be. Anyway, all of this has me feeling a bit crazy. I have changed my goal weight to 130 lbs and I have changed my 10-day goals above to reflect the fact that I still have a long way to go so I better get my butt in gear. (I decreased my calories to 1200 per day, and I eliminated the “add exercise calories” in MFP. I also increased my fluid intake to 10 cups per day, which is extremely high, for me.) Now I know BMI is controversial but honestly I don’t have any other guidelines to go by, so I am going to go with this, until told otherwise by a medical professional. (I have discussed with my GP and she has not been able to help me set a goal weight, thus far.) All of this being said, I will admit that I am feeling pretty triggered at the moment and I reserve the right to change my goals, well, pretty much every day until the day I die. LOL. But for the moment, I want to lose 11.4 lbs and that is a lot and sheesh, I am feeling like I better hustle. I also feel like I have been “slacking” for the last couple of weeks; time to get it together. I need to pre-track my meals as 1200 is low for me (especially on the days I go to the gym, as I always feel hungry after I do my strength training). I guess I will stick with Jenny food for now, as I still have a few days left, but I am also thinking that I could start prep-cooking again, which may be a bit more “healthy” as I can decide for myself what to put in my body. I better check how many days of Jenny food I have left. Also, Jenny is kind of expensive. Jenny has certainly helped me get some kind of nutrition in my body, over the past couple of months, as prior to that, since around November, I was feeling pretty depressed and just completely stopped cooking. However, I think I might be ready to go back to meal-prepping, etc. I will see if I can plan to do that this coming Sunday. Hubby will be home so he can help. That means I need to Google up some recipes and make a grocery list. Okay, I have a lot to do. Lol. I have been feeling a bit overwhelmed, of late, so why not add on a bunch of stuff?? 😊
4/26 – 140.6 lbs – Well, I didn’t get much sleep last night, mostly because I waiting on hubby to arrive home from San Diego, but then he got here late. So he’s home, which is good, but I only got about 4 hours of sleep, because unfortunately the dog started whining to go out for a pee around 2:30 AM. ☹ I am supposed to go to the office today (which is a 1.5 hour commute into Toronto) and I am not sure I am going to be able to swing it. I might just log in from home and risk having my boss unhappy with me (we are supposed to be there on Weds/Thurs). I am happy to report that I was able to stay under 1200 calories yesterday! And the scale is coming back down, so that makes me feel good, and motivated to keep going, even though hubby is home. Usually when he is home I go completely off the rails with food and my exercise plan. This time, I am enlisting him to do a Boot Camp with me from now until Sunday. Lol. So we will see how this goes. I also did fairly well with fluids, for me: 8/10 cups. Not too shabby, and better than the last few weeks. I’ll try to increase it today, however, and see if I can hit 10 cups. Today I intend to take the strength bands out of the box they came in from Amazon and figure out how to use them. Lol. I think I am going to quit my gym membership, as I found out they are upping the price for $90 to $140 per month! I thought $90 was a bit pricey, but paid it because it is a 3-minute walk from my door. (And there aren’t any other gyms near by, really, and I don’t drive.) Well, this has been a really disjointed post, brought to you by the letter “S” for “sleep deprivation”. Gotta go walk the dog. Have a good day, everyone. 😊
4/27 – 141.6 lbs – So, lesson learned. Yesterday I ended up eating quite a bit more than I normally do; and ended the day with eating a BUNCH of dark chocolate. (Could classify it as a binge, really, which I rarely if ever do any more.) That was after a day of eating 1200 calories and feeling hungry all day. That has proven time and time again to backfire on me (IE, I can do a few days of low-cal and then I end up bingeing). I need to remember that. It doesn’t work for me. I have come this far by being PATIENT and taking off the pounds SLOWLY and I need to just cool my jets. Lol. Just eat “normal” and exercise as I can and my weight will settle at a comfortable point. Cuz yeah, after a day of 1200 cals I was too tired to exercise. SO.
4/28 – 144.0 lbs – Holy heck. After another night of only about 4-5 hours of sleep I ate ALL the things yesterday. ALL. THE. THINGS. ☹ Like, I got worse, not better. I was totally bingeing, true binge behaviour. I was eating even though I felt full and my tummy was hurting. Like, I ate McDonald’s TWICE yesterday. I was exhausted and overwhelmed and useless all day. I didn’t log my calories. I didn’t exercise. I called in sick to work, after logging in late and then only doing 2 hrs. And I was a total bish all day long. My poor hubby. He must want to stay in the truck instead of coming home. The entire day was a total wash in every single respect and I feel pretty bad about it. I almost didn’t weigh myself this morning because I knew my weight would be high. I just checked – my weight hasn’t been this high since March 23rd. And my other instinct was to not post on here (for the 2nd day in a row), but I remember @quiltingjaine saying that we all have bad rounds and that we should not stay away but rather post and ask for support. So, here I am. Oh, and the other thing – yesterday I didn’t use any of my skills, not one (IE, my DBT or CBT skills). I am really worried about this. What if I am back to my old tricks? What if my weight goes back up to 245? What if it goes back up to 345? Now here I am off to a bad start for today. I woke up late and I don’t want to be late for work so I am going to have to ask hubby to walk the dog which is less than ideal because (a) he is not a dog person and Goliath is a real PITA to walk since he is dog-reactive, and (b) I could really use the exercise, both physically and mentally. The only thin strand of hope I have is that I am probably premenstrual, and I always get hungry and tired (exhausted) around this time. (This seems to be getting worse as I age, TBH.) I need to make a plan for today. And the plan needs to NOT be about starving myself or over-exercising. I need to use “wise mind”, as we say in DBT. I need to look at “moderation”, not get the damn pendulum swinging wildly again. I need to use “opposite” action, IE, do the opposite of what I feel like doing. Think, brain, think. Okay, I am going to write a bunch of random things, in no particular order, that might help me for today: Drink fluids. Go for a walk. Pre-log your food. Do your 7.25 hours of work, but lower your expectations around productivity. Text your counsellor. Journal. Affirmations. 10-min meditation. Stretches. Take a shower. Make a to-do list (one for work, one for home). Review your plan about what to do when you are depressed. Oh wait, am I depressed? Dammit. Why would I be depressed in April?? That is some February shizz right there.
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gomifune · April 2023

@SheilaBoneham Getting refocused (as you just did) is more than half the battle! You and I are around the same weight right now and I know we can do this, stay strong! (While enjoying the puppy and the flowers

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tiabirdie56 · April 2023

Round 221~Sat Apr 22 2023 ~ Mon May 1 2023

Round 221
Apr 22 2023~ May 1 2023

My name is Tish.
Age: 66
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 260
2023 Start Wgt:Don't know (Jan 1)
CW: 203.8
RG: 64ozs to 80ozs water

●(Fri-Apr 21 2023~202.9lbs)

▪︎Day1▪Sa•Apr 22-¤203.8
( Fr•85g Prot; 80ozs water)

▪︎Day2▪Su•Apr 23- ¤203.5
(Sa•87g Prot; 64ozs water)

▪︎Day3▪Mo•Apr 24- ¤203
(Su• 57g Prot; 64ozs water)

▪︎Day4▪Tu•Apr 25- ¤203.7
(Mo• 45g Prot; 48ozs water)

▪︎Day5▪We•Apr 26- ¤201.4
(Tu• 30g Prot; 64ozs water)

▪︎Day6▪Th•Apr 27- ¤204
(We•148g Prot; 64ozs water)

■Day7•Fr•Apr 28-¤203.7
(Th•83g Prot; 80ozs water) Gave in to tiredness and heavy stress the past 2 days. Today I think I'll be okay.

▪︎Day8•Sa•Apr 29- ¤
(Fr•g Prot; ozs water)

▪Day9▪Su•Apr 30- ¤
(Sa•g Prot; ozs water)

▪︎Day10▪Mo•May 1-¤
(Su•g Prot; ozs water)

Intermittent Fasting
●4/21•Fri•3:30pm-19hrs/9:30pm●
Sat•11:30am-14hrs/8pm
Sun•12:30pm-16.5hrs/6:30pm
Mon•2:30pm- 18hrs/7pm
Tue•3:30pm-20.5hrs
Wed•1pm-21.5hrs/10pm
Thu•3pm-17hrs/7pm
●5/1•Mon●

*Round End Weights*

▪2018▪
{Mar 19~Round 34- lost 2.8 lbs~215.8}
{Mar 28~Round 35 - lost 2.4 lbs~214}
{Apr 7~Round 36 - lost 1 lb~212}
{Apr 17~Round 37 - lost 5.6 lbs~206.4}
{Apr 27~ Round 38 - lost 1 lb~205.4}
{May 6~ Round 39 - lost 3.4 lbs~202}
•••Transition Round⬇•••
{May 17~Round 40 - lost 3 lbs~199}
{May 27~Round 41 - lost .8 lbs~198.2}
{Jun 6~Round 42 - lost 2.6 lbs~195.6}
{Jun 16~Round 43 - lost 1.4 lbs~194.2}
{Jun 26~Round 44 - lost 1 lb~193.2}
{Jul 6~Round 45 - no loss~193.2}
{Jul 16~Round 46 - lost 3.6 lbs~189.6}
{Jul 26~Round 47 - lost 1.4 lbs~188.2}
{Aug 5~Round 48 - lost 1.8 lbs~ 186.4}
{Aug 15~ Round 49 - lost .8 lb~ 185.6}
{Aug 25~Round 50 - lost 3 lbs~ 182.6}
{Sep 4~Round 51 - .4 lb gain~ 183}
{Sep 14~Round 52 - lost 2 lbs~ 180.8}
{Sep 24~Round 53 - lost 1 lb~ 179.8}
{Oct 4~Round 54 - lost .8 lb~ 179}
{Oct 14~ Round 55 - gain .8 lb~ 179.8}
{Oct 24~Round 56 -lost 3.2 lbs~176.6}
{Nov 3~Round 57 - gain 1.6 ~178.2}
{Nov 13~Round 58 - gain .2 ~178.4}
{Nov 23~Round 59 -lost1.2 lbs~177.2}
{Dec 3~Round 60 -gain 3.4lb~180.6}
{Dec 13~Round 61 -lost 3.4 lbs~177.2}
{Dec 23~Round 62 - lost 2.8lbs~174.4}▪2019▪

{Jan 2~Round 63 - gain 2.8 lbs~177.2}
{Jan 12~Round 64 -lost 1.2 lbs~ 173.2}
{Jan 22~Round 65 - gain 1 lb ~174.2}
{Feb 1~Round 66 - loss 1.4 lb~ 172.8}
{Feb 11~Round 67 -gain 2.4 lbs~175.2}
{Feb 21~Round 68 - loss .6 lb~174.6}
{Mar 3~Round 69 - gain .4 lb~175}
{Mar 13~Round 70 - lost 3.2 lb~171.8}
(Lowest weight 171.2~March 17, 2019)▪RETROSPECT▪This is the point when I looked too bony to myself. I purposely wanted to gain back 10lbs. I'd lost 89lbs in a little over a year, but I thought it was too fast, even though it didn't seem fast during the process!
{Mar23~Round 71 - gain .4 lb ~172.2}
{Apr 2~Round 72 - gain 2.6 lbs~ 174.6}
{Apr12~Round 73 - gain 3.6 lbs~178.2}
{Apr 22~Round 74 - lost 2.8 lbs~175.4}
{May 2~Round 75 - gain 1.8 lbs 177.2}
{May 12~Round 76 - lost 3.2 lbs~ 174}
{May 22~Round 77 - gain 4 lbs~ 178}
{Jun 1~Round 78 - lost 2 lbs~176}
{Jun 11~Round 79 - lost .2lbs 175.8}
{Jun 21~ Round 80 - gain .2 lbs~ 176}
{Jul 1~Round 81 - gain 1.4 lbs -177.4}
{Jul 11~Round 82 -gain .8 lbs -178.2}
(*Round 82 • LIFE STRESS ROUND* gains begin)
{Jul 21~Round 83 - gain 2.8 lbs-181}
{Jul 31~Round 84 -loss 1 lbs - 182}
{Aug 10~Round 85-gain 1.6 lbs-183.6}
{Aug 20~Round 86 - gain .6 lbs - 183}
{Aug 30~Round 87- gain .6 lbs -183.6}7 1.2 lbs -184}
{Sep 29~Round 90 - lost .8 lbs -183.2}
{Oct 9~Round 91 - gain .4lbs~183.6}
{Oct 19~Round 92-lost 1.8 lbs 181.4}
{Oct 28~Round 93 -gain 1.6 lbs~183}
{Nov 8~Round 94 -lost .4lbs~182.6}
{Nov 18~Round 95 - gain 1 lbs~183.6}
{Nov 27~Round 96 -lost lbs~183.4}
{Dec 8~Round 97 - gain 1.8 lbs -185.6}
{Dec 18~Round 98 - 185.6}
{Dec 25~Round 99 -185.6}
▪︎2020▪︎

{Round 136 - 215 EW}Dec 31 2020(1/01)
????
▪︎2021▪︎
{Round 137-209.8 EW}Jan 11 2021
{Round 138- 209.5 EW}Jan 21 2021
{Round 139- DNW EW}Jan 31 2021
{Round 140- EW}Feb 10 2021
{Round 141- 211 EW}Feb 20 2021
{Round 142- 215 EW}Mar 2 2021
{Round 143- 215 EW}Mar 12 2021
{Round 144- 215 EW}Mar 22 2021
{Round 145- 214.3 EW}April 2 2021
{Round 146- DNW EW}April 11 2021
{Round 147 - 216 EW}April 21 2021
{Round 148 - 216.3 EW}May 01 2021
{Round 149 - DNW EW}May 11 2021
{Round 150 - 216.7 EW}May 21 2021
{Round 151 - DNW EW}May 31 2021
{Round 152 - 216.2 EW}June 10 2021
Round 153 - 215.6 EW}June 20 2021
Round 154 - 216 EW}June 30 2021⬅
Round 155 - 212.6 EW}July 10 2021
Round 156 - 209.4 EW}July 20 2021
Round 157 - 208.8 EW}July 30 2021
(???? is diet break)
Round 158 - 206.6 EW}Aug 9 2021
Round 159 - 204.6 EW}Aug 19 2021
????Round 160 - 202.6 EW}Aug 29 2021
Round 161 - 200 EW}Sep 8 2021
Round 162 -196.8 EW}Sep 18 2021
Round 163 - 198 EW}Sep 28 2021
Round 164 - 197.6 EW}Oct 8 2021
Round 165 - 195.2 EW}Oct 18 2021
Round 166 - 197.6 EW}Oct 28 2021
Round 167 - 197.4 EW}Nov 7 2021
Round 168 - 198 EW}Nov 17 2021
~illness spanning next 4 rounds~
Round 169 - DNW EW}Nov 27 2021
Round 170 - 188.2 EW}Dec 7 2021
Round 171 - 189 EW}Dec 17 2021
Round 172 - 191 EW}Dec 27 2021
▪︎2022▪︎
Round 173 - 193.6 EW}Jan 6 2022
Round 174 - 194 EW}Jan 16 2022
Round 175 - 196 EW}Jan 26 2022
Round 176 - 197.8 EW}Feb 5 2022
Round 177 - 199 EW}Feb 15 2022
Round 178 - 199 EW}Feb 25 2022
Round 179- 205 EW}Mar 7 2022
•March 15, 2002- 202.5lbs
Round 180- 203 EW}Mar 17 2022
▪︎2023▪︎
Round 210- 210.4 EW}Jan 11 2023
Round 211- 211.7 EW} Jan 21 2023
Round 212- 212.5 EW} Jan 31 2023
Round 213- 215 EW} Feb 10 2023
Round 214- 212 EW} Feb 20 2023
Round 215- 211.8 EW} Mar 2 2023
Round 216- 212.6 EW} Mar 12 2023
Round 217- 209.3EW} Mar 22 2023
Round 218- 208 EW} Apr 1 2023
Round 219- 206.8 EW} Apr 11 2023
Round 220- 202.9 EW} Apr 21 2023

shmmm3 · April 2023

@clprieur High five for posting today. You already know that McD's sodium will come off in a day or two but you have to force yourself to drink lots of water, feed yourself good foods, and make sure you get in magnesium to help with pms, and get some good sleep. No way you can keep up with life's demands when you've been in a sleep deficit for so long. Keep up the good work! Good news is I recently learned that when we eat a bunch of calories all at once when it's not normal for us (i.e., think Thanksgiving feast and not daily binging) our bodies automatically burn more calories after the day of feasting and raise our core temperature and increase our NEAT to help us digest it. It only works if it's a true feast that's outside of the normal routine. I was relieved to learn about it so I hope that info makes you feel better.

deepwoodslady · April 2023

Round 221

MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 62 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 178 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
R220 EW= 188.8
R221 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.

Special Challenge: To Lose 4 pounds between Easter and my birthday. Final weigh-in for this challenge May 10th.
Starting Weight on Easter April 9th: xxxxx Goal Weight on May 10th: xxxxx

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 thru R212 (10/24/22 thru 01/31/23) = -7.2 LOST (Ending Weight 194.8)

R213 (02/01/23 thru 02/10/23) = -1.2 LOST (Ending Weight 193.6)

R214 (02/11/23 thru 02/20/23) = -0.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 194.0)

R215 (02/21/23 thru 03/02/23) = -0.8 LOST (Ending Weight 193.2)

R216 (03/03/23 thru 03/12/23) = -4.2 LOST (Ending Weight 189.0)

R217 (03/13/23 thru 03/22/23) = -0.8 LOST (Ending Weight 188.2)

R218 (03/23/23 thru 04/01/23) = -??? DNW (Ending Weight ?????) Did not weigh due to medical issues

R219 (04/02/23 thru 04/11/23) = -4.6 GAINED (Ending Weight 192.8)

R220 (04/12/23 thru 04/21/23) = -4.0 LOST (Ending Weight 188.8)

R221 (04/22/23 thru 05/01/23) = -xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)

Day/Weight/Comment
04/21 …..188.8….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND

04/22 -190.2- (Trend weight 190.8)

04/23 -190.6- (Trend weight 190.9)

04/24 -190.4- (Trend weight 190.9)

04/25 -190.4- (Trend weight 191.0)

04/26 -191.8- (Trend weight 191.3)

04/27 191.6- (Trend weight 191.4)I need more than just the TMI I had. I need discipline! Mini-binge last night. I’ll try to make today better. The sun shining outside is already helping my outlook. My brother’s birthday was day before yesterday. He’s the one who passed away a little over 16 months ago. I’ve been in a deep depression all week. I miss him so much! He was 54.

04/28 -191.4- (Trend weight 191.6)For the first time in awhile I went over to the school to walk inside and I took my son with me. The horrid lady who makes it so difficult for everyone was away on a convention so we were let in by the principal and we got in about 1 ½ miles before an emergency call came in for me and I had to get home. Everythings okay but that is how it goes for so many mom’s. We try to fit in “me time” but it’s difficult. I don’t think my son would have went with me, but he was pretty much trapped as I stopped there on our way home from his doctor’s appointment. I pre-logged my food yesterday and did well on all accounts. Hopefully the scale will catch up to my efforts. I’m still feeling pretty depressed but I know eating the wrong things and/or bingeing solves nothing. The problem is….sometimes I just don’t know it until after I’ve already done it. Over and over again. Moving forward…..trying to stay focused as I work my way back into the 180’s. Salmon, fingerling potatoes and brussel sprouts planned for dinner. I’m going to really try with the veggies but THAT is not easy for me.

04/29 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)

04/30 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)

05/01 -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

itladyee · April 2023

Hi, I'm Charissa - Round 221

Thank you, again, QuiltingJaine for hosting this challenge!

Round 220 was decent.
My goal this round is to stay focused on my goals and hope to see the scales go down.

62 y/o female
OSW 2022-03 230.3
1SW 2023-01 221.8

Goals This Round per Day:
- Tracking and staying within calorie count
- Water (Goal 64 oz/SS and 96oz M-F) :
- Walk/Steps:

Week 1 - Power x 2 (7,500)/Active x 4 (6,250) (minimum for the Step Bet Challenge)
Week 2 - Power x 2 (8,000)/Active x 4 (6,750) (Personal Goals)
Week 3 - Power x 2 (8,500)/Active x 4 (7,250) (Personal Goals)
Week 4 - Power x 2 (8,500)/Active x 4 (7,250) (Personal Goals)
Week 5 - Power x 2 (8,750)/Active x 4 (7,500) (Personal Goals)
Week 6 - Power x 2 (9,000)/Active x 4 (7,750) (Personal Goals)

Step Count

Week 1 Goal: Power x 2 (7,500)/Active x 4 (6,250). Actual: Power x 6/Active x 0
Week 2 Goal: Power x 2 (8,000)/Active x 4 (6,750). Actual: Power x 4/Active x 2
Week 3 Goal: Power x 2 (8,500)/Active x 4 7,250) . Actual: Power x 5/Active 2
Week 4 - Power x 2 (8,500)/Active x 4 (7,250) (Personal Goals)
4/24 - 9,616 Power +
4/25 - 12,387 Power +
4/26 - 9,585 Power +
4/27 - 7,977 Active +
4/28
4/29
4/30

Stats and Previous Rounds

HW: 230
CW: 218.9
Goal Weight #1 199 Target Date 4/1/2023 6/17/2023
Goal Weight #2 180 Target Date 6/10/2023 9/9/2023
Goal Weight #3 160 Target Date 9/30/2023 12/2/2023
Goal Weight #4 150 Target Date 12/30/2023 1/06/2024

Round 210/1 SW: 221.8 EW: 220.6 Loss 1.2 Total Loss 1.2
Round 211/2 SW: 220.6 EW: 218.6 Loss 2.0 Total Loss 3.2
Round 212/3 SW: 218.6 EW: 216.6 Loss 2.0 Total Loss 5.2
Round 213/4 SW: 216.6 EW: 219.8 Gain -3.2 Total Loss 2.0 Yikes!
Round 214/5 SW: 219.8 EW: 219.4 Loss 0.4 Total Loss 2.4
Round 215/6 SW: 219.4 EW: 216.9 Loss 2.5 Total Loss 4.9
Round 216/7 SW: 216.9 EW: 219.5 Gain -2.6 Total Loss 2.3
Round 217/8 SW: 219.5 EW: 217.4 Loss 2.1 Total Loss 4.4
Round 218/9 SW: 217.4 EW: 221.7 Gain -2.6 Total Loss .1
Round 219/10 SW: 221.7 EW: 220.9 Loss 0.8 Total Loss .9
Round 220/11 SW: 220.9 EW: 218.9 Loss 2.0 Total Loss 2.9
Round 221/12 SW: 218.9 EW: nnn.n Loss n.0 Total Loss 2.9

SW: 218.9
Goal: 216.5 (2.4)

Projection/Actual

4/27 217.5/217.6 hmmmmmm

Prior Days This Round

4/22 218.9/218.3 - A bit of a surprise but I will take it

4/23 218.4/217.7 - Yesterday was a super busy day. Putting my family room back together after clearing for paint job. Then cleaning the kitchen and dining room that was unorganized holding all that stuff. Stopped for a leftover turkey burger for lunch (with bun and cheese) and then didn't plan dinner so ended up with Chinese food. I usually love potstickers, but this place makes them with very thick dough...read: carbs - so I only had one. Then there's the rice, didn't eat any of the white rice but did have shrimp fried rice. It might take a day for this to show up on the scale but I plan on a more control food plan for today🙂

4/24 218.2/217.8 Up .1 from yesterday but still below my projection! Intentionally didn't have the leftovers. Made homemade pizza for lunch but only had two small slices. Made chicken and veggies for dinner. Total down this round 1.1

4/25 218/217.7 - Loss the .1 again.... hope to see a decent movement on the scale tomorrow, otherwise it looks like I'm starting to stall, again.

4/26 217.9/217.3 - Sometimes my brain forgets that these are "daily" weigh ins. So .4 is good as .4 x 7 = 2.1 pounds in a week. Struggling with water this week but all else is pretty good. Total down this round 1.6

4/27 217.5/217.5 ~ Ha! in sync with my projection. Not necessarily happy as my trend was losing faster but at least I'm on target. Had ground turkey taco's with lettuce instead of taco shells. A bit of sodium in the seasoning.

Days to Come with Projections

Projection/Actual
4/22 218.9/218.
4/23 218.4/217.7
4/24 218.2/217.8
4/25 218/217.7
4/26 217.9/217.3
4/27 217.5/217.6
4/28 217.3
4/29 217
4/30 216.8
5/1 216.5

SModa61 · April 2023

quiltingjaine wrote: »

@smoda61 LOL as I read the scale ventures. I had one member who “had to” re-weigh after removing her stud earrings. Back in those days it was a balance scale so all of the jewelry in the room probably wouldn’t have made much difference.

@quiltingjaine I had a stud earring lady as well. Just crazy. I only shared the ring one because the woman literally left her engagement ring behind (solidly over one carat). Fortunately we found it and got it back to her, lucky for her we are honest folk. I bet you have lots for other good stories. I could go on and on. I was on the staff for 13 different meetings, and at my peak would do 10 meetings/week. WW no longer makes sense to me. I liked the past systems and old company priorities.

Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 221

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