May 2023 Maintainers' Check-in
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Name: Alice
Age: 39
Height: 1m70
How long in maintenance: since February 2023
Maintenance weight range: 65-68kg
Average weight recorded for February 2023: 66,2 kg
Average weight recorded for March 2023: 66,9 kg
Average weight recorded for April 2023: 67,6 kg
May 1st: 67,7 kg
May 8th: 67,2 kg
May 15th: 67,1 kg
May 22th: 67,5 kg
Successes/struggles of the week: Not an easy week. I did a triathlon last Sunday so I was very hungry and ate a LOT on Monday and Tuesday. Then the rest of the week, I manage to compensate with healthy eating and rest. On Saturday night I overate at a friend’s house party and all my efforts of the week were set to zero... I would like to ba back around 66-67. There is a lot foreseen this week also but I will do my best with health in mind.
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Name: Lorraine
Age: 75
Height: 5'4"
Total weight lost: 50 lb.
Time it took to lose: Over years with ups/downs
How long in maintenance: at current weight ~ 6 years - Was on maintenance for 7 years at 125 lbs.
Maintenance weight range: 115 +/- 2 lbs.
Average weight recorded from 2018: Don't have the recorded number but stayed at goal.
Average weight recorded from 2019: 114.5
Average weight recorded from 2020: 115.0
Average weight recorded from 2021: 114.7
Average weight recorded from 2022: 115.2
Average weight recorded for May: 116.5
Average weight recorded for June: 116.0
Average weight recorded for July: 114.8
Average weight recorded for August: 115.0
Average weight recorded for September 114.6
Average weight recorded for October 114.8
Average weight recorded for November 114.8
Average weight recorded for December 114.3
2023
Average weight recorded for January: 114.5
Average weight recorded for February: 115.6
Average weight recorded for March: 115.5
Average weight recorded for April: 116.2
Week of:
May 1: 116.0
May 9: 117.0
May 15: 116.0
May 21: 115.5
Success/Struggle - My weight looks like it is going in the right direction though slowly. I got taken out for breakfast on Thursday (late Mother's day) by my youngest son and out for lunch on Saturday by oldest son. I love it. This time, I actually logged the meals. I'm not good at doing that when I go out so that is my success this week but it was a struggle to do.1 -
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Name: Terri
Age: 77
Height: 5’2”
Total weight lost: 95 lbs
Time it took to lose: 5 years
How long in maintenance: Started maintenance August 2019
Maintenance weight range: after going onto maintenance I continued to lose weight very slowly, so started reducing my maintenance ceiling. I am currently at a fairly steady weight.
Initially: < 150
Amended: < 145
Currently: < 140
• Average weight recap
Average weight recorded for
2020: 147.9
2021: 141.8
2022: 138.6
2023:
Jan: 132.9
Feb: 132.8
Mar: 131.6
Apr: 133.7 (I had an operation in April which temporarily put my weight up several lbs and skewed the average)
2023
Week ending:
May: 7: 132.5
May 14: 133.5
May 21: 133.7
May 28:
May 31:
Successes
• Pre-logging food for the day ahead
• Healthy snacks factored into calorie budget
• Solid Habits development
• Maintaining mindful focus on health and fitness
• Cutting myself some slack on the daily ups and downs of weight.
• Finding enjoyable ways to move. If you don’t enjoy it, then it’s difficult to motivate yourself
Struggles:
• Still recuperating from operation. I have not yet been able to return to my normal exercise rate
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@lesdarts180
Hope all went well with the op, and you have a speedy recovery. The weight will go up for sure, but it’s only temporary as your body deals with the meds and recovery.0 -
Thankyou @TerriRichardson112 , I'm interested to watch what happens.
Name Lesley
Age: 72
Height: 153 cm (5’ 0.5”)
Total weight lost: 22.5 kg (approx. 50 lb)
Time it took to lose: 9 months
How long in maintenance: 4 years!!
Maintenance weight range: 48 – 51 kg (106 – 112 lbs)
Average weight recorded from 2018: max 72.5 kg in July, 56 kg in Dec
Average weight 2019: 49.8 kg – reached goal weight in April, average since then 48.7 kg
Average weight for 2020 49.3 kg (109 lb)
Average weight for 2021 49.3 kg (109 lb)
Average weight for 2022 49.9 kg (110 lb)
Average weight recorded for September 50 kg (111 lb)
Average weight recorded for October 50.9 kg (112 lb)
Average weight recorded for November 50.5 kg (111 lb)
Average weight recorded for December 51.3 kg (113 lb)
Average weight recorded for January: 50.7 kg (112 lb)
Average weight recorded for February: 50.1 kg (110.5 lb)
Average weight recorded for March: 49.1 kg (108 lb)
Average weight recorded for April: 48.3 kg (106 lb)
May 1st: 47.8 kg (trend 48.1 kg)
May 8th: 48.5 kg (trend 48.1 kg)
May 15th: 48.1 kg (trend 48.1 kg)
May 22nd: 50.2 kg
May 29th:
Successes/Struggles:
The operation went well, I stayed in hospital one night and came home Saturday afternoon.
I weighed myself on Monday morning – just to see what happens post -op. I think of it as interesting experiment.
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@lesdarts180
I went up 5lbs immediately after two different surgeries…water weight (inflammation believe) As you heal, it is no longer needed & decreases.
I think you already know not to diet at this time & make sure you get the calories - and protein - to rebuild tissue.
You go into a catabolic (sp?) state after surgery. Body is being told to eat more to help you heal.
Hope this helps a bit
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Maddie
Height: 5’ 8”
Total weight lost: 70-78lbsTime it took to lose: 2-2/3 yearsLifetime high 238-240
In maintenance since August 26, 2018
Under Normal BMI Aug 4, 2018 throughAug 15, 2022.
Nov 1, 2022 Now over my Normal BMI 9 pounds to lose to get back into it.
Since Nov 19, 2022 Back under Normal BMI!! so basically I was overweight for 3 months of 50 months. That’s a success for me.
Maintenance weight range: 150-159.9 “In the 150’s” This gives me about >5 lbs before I hit Overweight BMI.
Jan 1. 2016 228.3
Avg wt 9/2017 thru 8/2018: 179.6
Avg wt 9/2018 thru 8/2019: 155.7 ♥️
Avg wt 9/2019 thru 8/2020: 157.6 ♥️
Avg wt 9/2020 thru 8/2021: 155.7 ♥️
Avg wt 9/2021 thru 8/2022: 161.3 ♥️
Avg wt 9/2022 thru 8/2023:
Sept Avg 168.4 ⬆️visitors, seeing friends
Oct Avg 167.8 ⬇️beginning to get back on track
Nov Avg 165.2 ⬇️a great month!
Dec Avg 163 ♥️⬇️
Jan Avg. 164. ⬆️
Feb Avg. 167.4 ⬆️
Mar Avg. 168.3 ⬆️
Apr Avg. 166.3. ⬇️
I have 1.1 lbs to lose as of today, May 27 to get back in Normal BMI
May 1. 166.5. 10 day Trend Wt
May 5 166.8 10-day TW
May 6 Actual 167
May 6-10 vacation
May 11 Actual 167
May 12. 167.3 10 day TW, Actual 167
May 15. 166.1 10 day TW, Actual 165.6
May 27 165.2 10 day TW, Actual 165.2
May 29Successes
Healthy, normal kidney function 💕
Vacation - no net weight gain 🎉 first time in 5-7 years!!!
Steps increased 🎉
Struggles:
Some fatigue/ insomnia- both meds related😳
UV & higher heat effects my walkin🥵
Many decisions & stress / time spent / noise / disruption with home repair/rejuvenation🤪
it will be awhile longer, but we are seeing some of it come to conclusion & that’s exciting!
Successes:
3 meals only
Calories good
(Handling “meals out” & occasional desserts very well.)
Increased water intake.
Excellent CHOL, triglycerides, kidney, glucose etc labs in May 2023!
STRUGGLE:
5780 avg steps in May
thigh pain, knee pain etc & I never have knee pain. Will ask Dr who prescribed the statin if that could be the culprit next week. Feeling sorer & older. Working to find a solution.
**shaving a few grams of foods is
decreasing my calories without my noticing 🤣😂🤣
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HEAVIEST weight: 175.4 in early 2013.
Total Weight lost: 30 pounds
Time it took to lose: ~6 months
How long in maintenance: Since July 2018 -- but with some fluctuation outside of goal range.
Maintenance weight range:
Ideally 140-147
Absolutely 138-149
(STILL not sure those are the right answers)
Weight History:Average weight recorded from 2017 (12 months): 163.8
Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 150.7
Average weight recorded from 2019 (12 months): 144.8
Average weight recorded from 2020 (12 months): 147.1
Average weight recorded from 2021 (12 months): 153.4
Average weight recorded from 2022 (12 months): 152.1
Average weight recorded from April 2022: 150.2
Average weight recorded from May 2022: 148.6
Average weight recorded from June 2022: 152.0
Average weight recorded from July 2022: 153.2
Average weight recorded from August 2022: 151.5
Average weight recorded from September 2022: 153.9
Average weight recorded from October 2022: 156.4
Average weight recorded from November 2022: 148.9
Average weight recorded from December 2022: 152.1
Average weight recorded from January 2023: 143.4
Average weight recorded from February 2023: 140.3
Average weight recorded from March 2023: 142.8
Average weight recorded from April 2023: 148.8 ****only weighed the last four days of the month***
Average weight Week of...
March 20 - 26 ............................... 143.4
April 27 - 30 .................................. 148.8
May 1 - 7 ....................................... 149.4
May 8 - 14 ..................................... 151.7
May 15 - 21 ................................... 154.3
May 22 - 28 .................................. 155.3
May 29 - June 4 ............................
Success of the week: I was very successful at relaxing. I also avoided some food waste by managing what was already in the fridge. I ate an awful lot of salad turnips.
Struggle of the week: Nothing in particular other than what I've written the last couple weeks.
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Name: Alice
Age: 39
Height: 1m70
How long in maintenance: since February 2023
Maintenance weight range: 65-68kg
Average weight recorded for February 2023: 66,2 kg
Average weight recorded for March 2023: 66,9 kg
Average weight recorded for April 2023: 67,6 kg
May 1st: 67,7 kg
May 8th: 67,2 kg
May 15th: 67,1 kg
May 22nd: 67,5 kg
May 29th: 67,7 kg
Successes/struggles of the week: I eat very easily too much. That’s why I absolutely need to continue counting during maintenance, just to be aware. I am going up again. Still in my range but I would feel more comfortable in my summer clothes a little lower...
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Name: Terri
Age: 77
Height: 5’2”
Total weight lost: 95 lbs
Time it took to lose: 5 years
How long in maintenance: Started maintenance August 2019
Maintenance weight range: after going onto maintenance I continued to lose weight very slowly, so started reducing my maintenance ceiling. I am currently at a fairly steady weight.
Initially: < 150
Amended: < 145
Currently: < 140
• Average weight recap
Average weight recorded for
2020: 147.9
2021: 141.8
2022: 138.6
2023:
Jan: 132.9
Feb: 132.8
Mar: 131.6
Apr: 133.7 (I had an operation in April which temporarily put my weight up several lbs and skewed the average)
2023
Week ending:
May: 7: 132.5
May 14: 133.5
May 21: 133.7
May 28: 133.6
May 31:
Successes
• Back to what is a new normal for me.
• Pre-logging food for the day ahead
• Healthy snacks factored into calorie budget
• Solid Habits development
• Maintaining mindful focus on health and fitness
• Cutting myself some slack on the daily ups and downs
• Finding enjoyable ways to move. If you don’t enjoy it, then it’s difficult to motivate yourself
Struggles:
• Adjusting exercise regimen to take account of medical advice
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Name Lesley
Age: 72
Height: 153 cm (5’ 0.5”)
Total weight lost: 22.5 kg (approx. 50 lb)
Time it took to lose: 9 months
How long in maintenance: 4 years!!
Maintenance weight range: 48 – 51 kg (106 – 112 lbs)
Average weight recorded from 2018: max 72.5 kg in July, 56 kg in Dec
Average weight 2019: 49.8 kg – reached goal weight in April, average since then 48.7 kg
Average weight for 2020 49.3 kg (109 lb)
Average weight for 2021 49.3 kg (109 lb)
Average weight for 2022 49.9 kg (110 lb)
Average weight recorded for September 50 kg (111 lb)
Average weight recorded for October 50.9 kg (112 lb)
Average weight recorded for November 50.5 kg (111 lb)
Average weight recorded for December 51.3 kg (113 lb)
Average weight recorded for January: 50.7 kg (112 lb)
Average weight recorded for February: 50.1 kg (110.5 lb)
Average weight recorded for March: 49.1 kg (108 lb)
Average weight recorded for April: 48.3 kg (106 lb)
May 1st: 47.8 kg (trend 48.1 kg)
May 8th: 48.5 kg (trend 48.1 kg)
May 15th: 48.1 kg (trend 48.1 kg)
May 22nd: 50.2 kg
May 29th: 51.2 kg
Successes/Struggles:
10 days post-op – I’m getting out and about, doing my physio exercises, and the walking program. The right leg (the new hip) is swollen but pain is minimal.
My boyfriend is staying with me for a week or two and doing most of the cooking (We have been out for dinner once and lunch once). I’m eating what’s put in front of me without counting calories but I’m prioritising protein and calcium, and not stuffing my face with sweets and doughnuts!
I’m weighing myself out of interest but I know the weight is skewed by fluid retention.
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Name: Lorraine
Age: 75
Height: 5'4"
Total weight lost: 50 lb.
Time it took to lose: Over years with ups/downs
How long in maintenance: at current weight ~ 6 years - Was on maintenance for 7 years at 125 lbs.
Maintenance weight range: 115 +/- 2 lbs.
Average weight recorded from 2018: Don't have the recorded number but stayed at goal.
Average weight recorded from 2019: 114.5
Average weight recorded from 2020: 115.0
Average weight recorded from 2021: 114.7
Average weight recorded from 2022: 115.2
Average weight recorded for May: 116.5
Average weight recorded for June: 116.0
Average weight recorded for July: 114.8
Average weight recorded for August: 115.0
Average weight recorded for September 114.6
Average weight recorded for October 114.8
Average weight recorded for November 114.8
Average weight recorded for December 114.3
2023
Average weight recorded for January: 114.5
Average weight recorded for February: 115.6
Average weight recorded for March: 115.5
Average weight recorded for April: 116.2
Week of:
May 1: 116.0
May 9: 117.0
May 15: 116.0
May 21: 115.5
May 29: 114.0
Successes/Struggles: My weight is down this morning. It should help my monthly average a little. I'm glad I had the extra week. I was on retreat for 3 days and since I need to be gluten free couldn't eat the pastas, breads, and desserts. That was a "blessing." I had plenty to eat but if I could have, I would have eaten a lot more carbs!2 -
Name: missperfectpitch
Height: 5'4"
Total weight lost: About 43 pounds
Time it took to lose: 1 year and 2 months
How long in maintenance: I hit my goal weight in the beginning of January 2018, but officially started maintenance in mid-March 2018 after figuring out my calories for a couple of months.
Maintenance weight range: 108.5-113.5
Average weight recorded for 2018: 109.8
Average weight recorded for 2019: 111.2
Average weight recorded for 2020: 111.6
Average weight recorded for 2021: 112.5
Average weight recorded for 2022: 113.4
Average weight recorded for April 2022: 112.6
Average weight recorded for May: 113.1
Average weight recorded for June: 113.4
Average weight recorded for July: 114.6
Average weight recorded for August: 114.25
Average weight recorded for September: 114.3
Average weight recorded for October: 114
Average weight recorded for November: 114.2
Average weight recorded for December: 114.4
Average weight recorded for January 2023: 113.4
Average weight recorded for February: 112.98
Average weight recorded for March: 111.8
Average weight recorded for April: 110.9
Week ending:
May 6: 111.2 (trending 110.9)
May 13: 110.2 (trending 110.5)
May 20: 110.4 (trending 110.5)
May 27: 111.9 (trending 111.2)
Successes/struggles of the week: My downward trend seems to be reversing now. I've been a bit more lax lately with a couple of different things - haven't gotten my steps in a couple of days here and there due to being too busy to get them all in, and have been a bit more lax with food as well.2 -
Maddie
Height: 5’ 8”
Total weight lost: 70-78lbsTime it took to lose: 2-2/3 yearsLifetime high 238-240
In maintenance since August 26, 2018
Under Normal BMI Aug 4, 2018 throughAug 15, 2022.
Nov 1, 2022 Now over my Normal BMI 9 pounds to lose to get back into it.
Since Nov 19, 2022 Back under Normal BMI!! so basically I was overweight for 3 months of 50 months. That’s a success for me.
Maintenance weight range: 150-159.9 “In the 150’s” This gives me about >5 lbs before I hit Overweight BMI.
Jan 1. 2016 228.3
Avg wt 9/2017 - 8/2018: 179.6
Avg wt 9/2018 - 8/2019: 155.7 ♥️
Avg wt 9/2019 - 8/2020: 157.6 ♥️
Avg wt 9/2020 - 8/2021: 155.7 ♥️
Avg wt 9/2021 - 8/2022: 161.3 ♥️
Avg wt 9/2022 thru 8/2023:
Sept Avg 168.4 ⬆️visitors, seeing friends
Oct Avg 167.8 ⬇️beginning to get back on track 🎉
Nov Avg 165.2 ⬇️🎉great month!
Dec Avg 163 ♥️ Normal BMI
Jan Avg. 164 ♥️ Normal BMI
Feb Avg. 167.4 ⬆️
Mar Avg. 168.3 ⬆️
Apr Avg. 166.3. ⬇️🎉
May Avg. 166. ⬇️🎉
May 1. 166.5. 10 day Trend Wt
May 5 166.8 10-day TW
May 6 Actual 167
May 6-10 vacation
May 11 Actual 167♥️
May 12. 167.3 10 day TW, Actual 167
May 15. 166.1 10 day TW, Actual 165.6
May 27 165.2 10 day TW, Actual 165.2
I have 1.1 lbs to lose as of today, May 27 to get back in Normal BMI
May 31. 164.8 10 day TW, Actual 165.1
LOST 1.5 lbs even with a 5-day vacation & significant disruption due to home renovation. My best month in a long time!♥️
ONE POUND To go to be back in Normal BMI range!
Successes
**shaving a few grams of foods is
decreasing my calories without my noticing 🤣😂🤣
Healthy, normal kidney function
** Vacation - no net weight gain
first time in 5-7 years!!!
Steps increased
** 3 meals only
Calories good - slow & steady
** NEW: Handling “meals out” & occasional desserts very well.
Increased water intake.
** Excellent CHOL, triglycerides, kidney, glucose etc labs in May 2023!
Struggles:
Some fatigue/ insomnia- both meds related
** Very busy/ stressful
Waiting to see HA1C next month or so
** Still Not back to 10K steps:
thigh pain, knee pain etc & I never have knee pain. Will ask Dr 6/2/23 who prescribed the statin if that could be the culprit. Feeling sorer & older. Working to find a
solution.
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Name: Terri
Age: 77
Height: 5’2”
Total weight lost: 95 lbs
Time it took to lose: 5 years
How long in maintenance: Started maintenance August 2019
Maintenance weight range: after going onto maintenance I continued to lose weight very slowly, so started reducing my maintenance ceiling. I am currently at a fairly steady weight.
Initially: < 150
Amended: < 145
Currently: < 140
• Average weight recap
Average weight recorded for
2020: 147.9
2021: 141.8
2022: 138.6
2023:
Jan: 132.9
Feb: 132.8
Mar: 131.6
Apr: 133.7 (I had an operation in April which temporarily put my weight up several lbs and skewed the average)
2023
Week ending:
May: 7: 132.5
May 14: 133.5
May 21: 133.7
May 28: 133.6
May 31: 133.7
Successes
• Back to what is a new normal for me.
• Pre-logging food for the day ahead
• Healthy snacks factored into calorie budget
• Solid Habits development
• Maintaining mindful focus on health and fitness
• Cutting myself some slack on the daily ups and downs
• Finding enjoyable ways to move. If you don’t enjoy it, then it’s difficult to motivate yourself
Struggles:
• Adjusting exercise regimen to take account of medical advice
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