Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 224
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Round 224
May 22 - May 31, 2023
61 year old female, 5’5”. I am married, semi-nomadic (we live in three states, Mass, Maine, Florida).
SW WW Sept 29, 2001 - 168.8 (initially lost 29.8, became staff, then weight up and down 18 years with low of 126.8)
SW MFP Sept 14, 2020 – 153 (lost 40, then stress took off another 2.2 lb with low of 120.8, then stress became gain)
SW current MFP Jan 1, 2023 – 146.6
CW 127.2
GW Clueless…….
Goal for Round 224 – Have upped calories to 1500, and adding intentionally eating back some exercise calories. Looking to glide into maintenance. Meanwhile, in the process, I am hoping to return to the 126.X numbers I saw for a couple days in round 223.
Continuing to diversify exercise, while keeping up with walking/running. Harder part to doing something every day.
History:
Harry and Han are our cats, who travel with us. Have two “kids”, who are very much adults, a DGS, and second GS on the way. We have three parents, 88(father), 86(mother), 84(MIL) still with us, and I have logically been needing to help them more as they age. I got my act in gear during COVID, somewhat inspired by NOT becoming my parents. I lost 30 lbs and was exercising daily. Unfortunately, I am an “all in or not” person. Selling family home distractions, plus medical incident with my father and all their new needs, became an excuse. A year and a half later, I gained 25 lbs and lost all my athletic improvements. I need to figure out balance and how to make health be a daily priority for life!
Round 126 153.0 equivalent 9/14/20
Round 127 149.2 9/24/20
Round 128 147.2 10/4/20
Round 129 145.8 10/14/20
Round 130 144.4 10/24/20
Round 131 142.2 11/3/20
Round 132 139.4 11/13/20
Round 133 137.2 11/23/20
Round 134 136.4 12/3/20
Round 135 132.6 12/13/20
Round 136 132.0 12/23/20
Round 137 132.0 1/2/21
Round 138 131.0 1/12/21
Round 139 128.2 1/22/21
Round 176 138.2 1/26/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 177 134.8 2/5/22
Round 178 137.0 2/15/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 181 138.2 3/17/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
Round 182 137.8 3/27/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 183 133.4 4/6/22 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 184 136.0 4/16/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 12.5 oz
Round 185 136.8 4/26/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 13 oz
Round 186 136.0 5/6/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 187 137.8 5/16/22 Harry 10 lb 14.0 oz Han Solo 11lb 11.5 oz
Round 188 135.8 5/26/22 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
Round 210 146.6 1/01/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
Round 211 144.4 1/11/23
Round 212 146.6 1/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 213 143.4 1/31/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
Round 214 142.4 2/10/23
Round 215 140.0 2/20/23 Harry 10 lb 12 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
Round 216 138.0 3/2/23 Harry 10 lb 11.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6.5 oz
Round 217 136.0 3/12/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
Round 218 134.0 3/22/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 7.5 oz
Round 219 133.8 4/1/23 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 9.5 oz
Round 220 131.4 4/11/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 221 130.0 4/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
Round 222 128.2 5/1/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 223 128.4 5/11/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 224 127.2 5/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
Exercise & Supplements
5/22 – no exercise
5/23 – “the loop + Scotland and Stafford” – 3.38 + .28 + .78 (4.42 close), no music, base walking speed, 14’47” pace, 65:22 min, 317 cal, 118 avg BPM (mile 2 convo with men)
5/24 – no exercise
5/25 – east grand to union to 711 to above radley, walnut, linwood – 5.54 miles, limited audio (issues), 13’48” pace, 78:32 min, 432 cal, 139 avg BPM
5/26 – no exercise, general shopping
5/27 – pine point and back, 4.31 miles, audio issues….again, 14’46” pace, 63:37 min. 283 cal, 122 avg BPM
5/28 – no exercise, Walkers in Windham
5/29 –
5/30 –
5/31 -
SW: 127.2
Day/Weight/Comment
5/22 – 127.0 (Mass) calories great yesterday, no exercise. Checking out the menu for dining out yesterday, and ordered from the “small bites” section. Very trackable and spot on. I found another benefit of wearing Invisalign. Great tool for “claiming” you can’t eat or drink something. Associated with friends yesterday, and every time I turned around they were trying to get me to eat or drink something that I did.... not..... want. Hubby knew I had more flexibility than I was claiming but thankfully knew not to out me. I am so beyond having to eat or drink something to make some other person satisfied. Enough! Thanks for letting me vent.
5/23 – 127.4 (Mass) no exercise, and calorie wise was a mess. I just seemed to need a reset day. I’m actually not that concerned as long as today is on track.
5/24 – 127.4 (Mass) Very ok with this number today. While I did exercise yesterday AND was under on calories, last night was a pasta dinner night, and something I learned about myself over the years is pasta for dinner leads to an uptick the following day. While doing WW, I learned to never have pasta the day before weigh-in day. Hubby notes the same issue. Shifting back to Maine later today, so starting tomorrow is a different identical scale for a week.
5/25 – 125.4 (Maine) Thoroughly confused. Weighed myself multiple times this morning as the number does not make sense. I went back into my history for two weeks ago when I was up in Maine previously and the scale numbers from Mass and Maine correlated perfectly. Initially, the scale started with numbers with 124.X numbers and refused to move, so then I picked up the scale and shook it, which made it go high (130+) but that is a typical first reading after “transport”, then I followed with the standard multi press, and then weighed again. That resulted in 125.4 I even left and came back 30 minutes later and still the same. Well, I am certainly going to be prepared for the scale to go up. The greater question is whether it will happen on this scale, or will it not happen until I am back on the Mass scale.
5/26 – 126.8 (Maine) Now that number makes sense. Put together a new walking route yesterday, even if I did take a wrong turn, have airbuds act up, and phone go dead. Final calories were under. Was hungry, but not confident in eating more. Weight is on the edge of stable vs losing. So I am easing into maintaining.
Tonight is out to eat. I am familiar with the restaurant, so I already know what I am ordering, that has worked in the past. Chicken cacciatore (no sausage, replace with chicken) served over spinach instead of pasta. I love that that restaurant offers off menu choices.
5/27 – 125.2 (Maine) Confusion continues. I’ll just see how this round closes out. Final weight will be on the Mass scale (we decided last night – too much to get done there). Dinner went perfectly. I stuck with my plan, but and skipped any cocktail as often this couple will as us back to their home after. They did not. When I got home, I had 10 Guittard chocolate chips (the chips are large) as an 80 calorie sweet treat. They hit the spot.
Today, I have cleaning to get done, and then this afternoon we are going to a local Gin distillery for a tasting. I am honestly more curious about tasting the tonics they will use then the gin per se. As hubby pointed out, I have too many Gins in the home already ( I rarely drink due to a very low tolerance). But if the gin is decent, we will buy one a gift for tomorrow when we go to a friend’s house that are big gin drinkers.
5/28 – 125.8 (Maine) Calories were tracked, exercise done while talking on the phone :P (thanks DD), everything pretty much on target.
Today will be challenging as I have NO idea what I am facing at my friends house. The good thing is it is mid-day. Going to do a thoughtful breakfast that is healthy, but lower in calorie. Adding in a little caffeine which I normally avoid due to withdrawl issues, but it should help defray hunger. The visit will be what it will be, and then I will tailor the remainder of my day based on what is left. Tomorrow, I’ll get a good exercise day in. That’s my plan.
5/29 – 125.2 (Maine) Calories were off some yesterday, but cautiously. Lunch at friends was pizza. For dinner, instead of dinner, hubby and I went to dairy queen and had an Oreo Brookie Blizzard. Yes, I was over, but less over than if I had one AFTER dinner. I only have Blizzard’s in Maine, and only once or twice the entire summer. It was good, but fine to not have another for a while.
5/30 – (Maine)
5/31 – (Mass)
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@musicsax I am finally going to ask, after wondering, like forever. How do you fit in all that mileage each day? Taking a 10 mile day, for example. I walk pretty darned fast, and that would take me over two hours. Doing that as often as you, is a lot lot of walking time. Is some formal, and some incidental? You are amazing!
I am retired although do have a seasonal part time job as an exam invigilator and also volunteer at a National Trust property (Moseley Old Hal - the home that helped to save a King). Yes 10 miles does take me well over 2 hours; sometimes I do the walking in chunks of either 2,3 or even 4, but I do organise my life around walking, e.g. I'll walk to the local secondary school to do my seasonable job, I can do it in a minimum of 25 minutes, but by leaving early and taking the very long way round I can bump that up to just over an hour and 4 miles & then an even longer route to return home, in addition sometimes if the exams are short I can walk back home for a quick lunch & then return.
Wherever I'm going if at all possible I'll walk; nail or dentist appointment, to yoga, visit MIL, the only time I don't walk is if it's more than 6 miles each way/haven't got time with other commitments on that day/I'd have too much to carry/it's raining/definitely going to rain. Weekends are different as DH is not at work & walks with me and we enjoy the whole day walking, travelling further afield from home & usually carrying a picnic with us. It's cheaper than a gym, saves petrol & gives me time to plan/mediate etc. when walking on my own. With DH it is quality time to chat without distractions of media etc. & to connect with nature. We both just love walking !!!
@musicsax truly wonderful and inspiring! I'll try and channel your philosophy! (I did walk to dairy queen last night. One block. :P ............)
(details I will add: in the Keys I walk in a group. its very social. For hubby, lots of walking is an issue. His left foot has a plate and 7 screws from a ladder fall many years ago. So rarely DH, and up north I have no walking friends. All ok though. )3 -
Christine from Burlington, Ontario, Canada 😊
5/29 – 145.0 lbs – Well this is going well! 10 lbs from goal. I can do this!! I haven’t been hitting my goals above (which may be a bit unrealistic, but helpful for me to strive to). But I did get over 33k steps on both Sat and Sun, which I’m sure helped! I didn’t get “under” 1500 cals either day but I did stay “under” since I got so much walking in. The weather was amazing so I was happy to stay outside with the dog. My weight is back to where it was when I started my diet break, which is a big phewf. The lowest my weight ever got to was on April 14th, which was 138.6 lbs. Like I said in my last entry, the next thing will be to get back down to 140, I think. But then it will be to get under 138.6. I can do it, I just have to keep trying, and never give up. I have to remember that I have the disease of obesity and I have to manage it every day until I die, much like diabetes. I can’t just ignore it. I need to do all the things to manage this condition – which are logging my calories and exercising every day. Sometimes I forget, and think that obesity is a character flaw, and that I can overcome it with pure logic. Lol. No, it has to be addressed with appropriate actions. Which means moving my body and counting calories. Simple as that. Of course I would love it if I was just “normal” (IE, not have obesity), but that is not the case. So I have to remember that I need to do all the necessary things to take care of my health. Sometimes I get angry towards the perpetrators of the sexual, physical and emotional violence in my childhood – if not for them, perhaps I would not have obesity, various mental health conditions and chronic pain. (Not to mention difficulty managing full-time work, which of course impacts me financially.) But the fact is that the anger (while justified) does not get me ANY CLOSER TO THE LIFE I WANT TO LIVE. In fact, it pushes me in the opposite direction (causes friction between me and my partner, causes me to struggle with sleep, flares up my fibromyalgia, makes me have difficulty concentrating and communicating at work – AND causes me to overeat to try to escape my big emotions). So as you read everywhere about trauma – even though I did not cause all of these issues, it is my responsibility to work on addressing them. I have been working hard on developing skills to do this, but I am not always good at remembering to use them when I need to. (And I keep expecting to wake up every morning and be “normal”, so that if I just try hard enough, I won’t have all of these health conditions). So while I am currently at the point of sometimes remembering to use some of my skills when I am feeling a bit overwhelmed/overstimulated at work (IE, I log off and go for a walk, etc.), for some reason I don’t think to use my skills when I am feeling “hungry”. So anger = overeating. Anger at them but also anger at the fact that I struggle with my health as an adult, because of them. And then anger makes me go backwards, not forwards to my goals. Hmm. Interesting.
@clprieur i get the associating food with comfort and eating when angry, frustrated, etc. I have a terrible time breaking that connection as well. My best suggestion for that is building to connections/relief systems. Your "going for a walk" is perfect. The only other idea going through my head addressed your references to anger. Would a sport that benefits from that such as boxing/kickboxing, or the like, be a win win venting outlet? Or, going a different direction, music can be a great mood changer. Maybe a playlist of happy favorites into your phone and have your earbuds at the ready (maybe that could even eliminate logging off from work?). I mainly use music as my walking driver, but it definitely changes my mood/motivation. It's obvious you are making changes and working hard to better yourself. I am confident that because of your desire, you will succeed.
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Thanks again everyone for being here for another round! I need to wrap my brain around how to maintain my successful routines while running back and forth between my parents' place and new job and our normal life...especially when parents'/job will be the regular place for most of the summer once the kids are done school and we all move up.
Female - 51yrs - 5'5"
Goal weight - to hang out 145-150
R223 End Weight 5/21 - 166.2
5/22 - 166.6 - got back from my job and Hubby had two cans of my absolute favourite in the history of all time ever Spring Saison from the craft brewery we love up here. Had to have them, I missed it last year so it's been two years since I've had one. Too many treats last night...Nana cookies and great beer.
5/23 - 166.2 - Back home for just few days this week. Groceries today, need to make a plan for my lunches while I'm up at mom and dad's on the weekend. Going to get in a good hike this morning first and some stretching, my back it tight and I'm not sure why.
5/24 - 166.4 - Good hike yesterday...will probably just walk today, it's a bit drizzly. Got a "START THE CAR!!!!" deal on ribs at the grocery store yesterday. Got a couple of packs for the freezer then did up two racks last night for dinner as BIL was up to play golf with hubby and stayed to eat after. So dinner was more than I usually have. Hopefully I can counteract it today.
5/25 - 167.2 - no tmi and feeling puffy this morning for some reason. I know I need to get more water, I've been bad at that the last few days. Out for a hike this morning in the sunshine (but brrrrrr....) and then get organized to head up to the parents for my job for a few days. Boys aren't working this weekend so it's just me...will hopefully be easier to keep on top of the food situation without grands there for Nana to bake for. I just won't know what's for dinner as they'll probably get that done while I'm at work....small portions, and well managed breakfast and lunch will hopefully keep me on target.
5/26 - 167.0 - Lot's of steps yesterday....then mom's dinner (fried chicken, cheddar biscuits and corn...ugh, tried to keep portions small). I have all my food up until dinner portioned out and logged so I won't stray from that...then hopefully dinner will fit in my target. Should be another active day at my job.
5/27 - 167.2 - I'm stuck in a 167 groove. This is probably from the fried chicken incident the other night. Yesterday calories and activity were good. Found out I'm working another two days before I head back home so a few more days of figuring out dinners with mom and dad. When I'm up here with the boys all summer I should be able to be more involved in the meal planning.
5/28 - 165.8 - Yay! I think as long as I keep control over the breakfast and lunch calories I can manage the dinner calories even if I don't manage the menu. This new job has me up and down the stairs to the stock room a gazillion times a day and my step counts have been awesome! And I'm walking to work. Its right around a km each way. The ladies I work with keep offering to drive me home or pick me up on the way...I have a car, if I wanted to drive I would LOL....
5/29 - 166.0 - Last day of work today until next weekend....heading home after my shift. Weather forecast is amazing for then next 7 days so lots of hiking to do especially as I start my 50km dog walk challenge for the Canadian Cancer Society on June 1.
5/30
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74 years-old great-grandmother (5'2")
ON 8/29/2022: I was 134 LBS and had a 33” natural waist-
MAINTENANCE 114-117
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 (117.5-118 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, and salty food 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 my thyroid pill on an empty stomach an hour before drinking coffee and 4 hours before other pills 12) Average out the weight for the week so as to have a running record of the “Average weight recorded” for every maintenance month.
Average weight recorded for 2022- 130 LBS
Average weight recorded for January ‘23-117.5
Average weight recorded for February ‘23-116.5
Average weight recorded for March ‘23- 117.2
Average weight recorded for April ‘23-116.8
Average weight recorded for May ‘23-?????
Round 223-ended 05/21 115.9
Round 224 RSW 115.6 (goal to lose .4 pounds this round)
05/22-115.6
05/23-115.6
05/24-115.6
05/25-115.6
05/26-116.4
05/27-115.4
05/28-115.2 getting very close to that elusive 115.0
05/29-115.9 damn-this scale is playing games with me-as I am sure it had nothing to do with the pita/hummus app. or the birthday cake dessert, or the fact I did not drink much water!
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You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better than you were before
31, 5'5"
OSW: 164.2 164.5 164.9 Dec 31, 2022 165.5 Jan 5, 2023
GW: 130-135
Previous Rounds:R69: 158.1; R70: 156.5; R71: 156.3 R72: 156.3; R73: 155.2; R74: 155.4; R75: 156.1; R76: 155.6; R80: 153.2; R81: 154.3; R82: 154.1; R84: 156.5; R89: 156.7; R91: 160.1; R93: 159.3; R94: 156.1; R98: 154.5; R99: 155.9; R100: 152.8; R101: 149.7; R102: 149.0; R103: 149.0; R104: 146.2; R105: 146.6; R106: 144.6; R107: 146.8; R108: 147.7; R109: 148.1; R110: 150.1; R111: 154.3; R112: 152.6; R113: 151.7; R121: 153.0; R122: 154.8; R123: 153.9; R124: 153.4; R125: 155.6; R126: 152.3; R127: 151.5; R128: 151.0; R129: 151.0; R130: 152.6; R131: 153.9; R132: 150.6; R133: 151.2; R134: 149.3; R135: 149.5; R136: 148.4; R137: 147.9; R138: 148.4; R139: 151.9; R140: 150.4; R141: 150.4; R142: 144.0; R143: 144.2; R144: 147.0; R145: 145.7; R146: 145.9; R147: 145.9; R148: 146.5; R149: 147.3; R150: 146.8; R151: 147.9; R152: 147.7; R153: 147.2; R154: 147.0; R155: 144.7; R157: 146.1; R158: 146.6; R159: 146.3; R160: 150.2; R161: 146.7; R162: 144.6; R163: 146.2; R164: 147.3; R165: 146.3; R166: 148.5; R167: 147; R168: 148.4; R169: 151.4; R170: 148.9; R171: 144.8 R172: DNW; R173: 146.1; R174: 147.9; R175: 145.9; R176: 150.5; R177: 149.3; R179: 150.5; R180: 151.6; R181: DNW; R182: 150.2; R183: 152.9; R184: 153.4; R185: 151.3; R186: 152.3; R187: 151.8; R188: 150.9; R189: 152.6; R190: DNW; R191: 154.8; R192: 155.5; R193: 155.2; R194: 156.5; R195: DNW; R196: 155.7; R197: DNW; R198: 156.1; R199: DNW; R200: DNW; R201: 159.8; R202: 159.7; R203: 160.5; R204: DNW; R205: DNW; R206: 161.7; R207: 163.6; R208: DNW; R209: 164.5; R210: 163.9; R211: DNW; R212: 163.1; R123: 162.1; R214: 162.1; R215: 160.4; R216: 160.4; R217: 159.6; R218: 159.0; R219: 159.6; R220: 157.6; R221: 156.5; R222: 155.8; R223: 156.8
Last weight
05/21 - 156.8
Round Goal: 155.x
Workout: 3x/week - M-W-F C25K training, Tues/Thurs strength or yoga, regular walks with pups (weather permitting)
Nutrition: Log daily
Day, Weight, Comment
5/22 - 155.9
5/23 - 154.3
5/24 - 154.5
5/25 - 154.4
5/26 - 154.5
5/27 - 155.2
5/28 - DNW
5/29 - DNW - I had a binge. I could not, for the life of me, feel full until right before dinner. I didn't even log dinner and I was 500+ calories over goal. I couldn't convince myself to step on the scale this morning so I decided it's probably best if I just ride this out blind while I re-establish good habits. Today is a holiday but we're hanging out at the house and smoking ribs so I'm working on those habits. I'm planning on fasting as long as I possibly can as the ribs will be for dinner. I'll pre-log all that so I know where I stand. Once I post here I'm taking the dogs for a walk as nobody else is awake yet and I think all 3 of us need this walk. If nobody is awake by the time I'm back from the walk, I'll read while I'm pedaling on the bike simply for a little extra burn.
5/30
5/31
Previous Day's Comments5/22 - And back down a bit. I'm shocked to be down, though. I gave into ice cream at lunch. Then, later, realized that the dinner I was making (upon request) was super calorie dense and I'd be over by a significant amount. Fortunately the rain stopped perfectly for me to get a walk in with the pups to not only meet step goal but to reach maintenance (versus surplus). Rain started up again immediately upon getting home and unharnessed. I'm feeling bloated and heavy this morning but overall okay. I didn't run, BF was up and it triggered the dogs to go crazy. I was wide awake from 220-330am and then tossed and turned from then until 615 (I tried to allow myself to sleep in a bit). I'll run tomorrow and debating the rest of the week's runs. Wednesday is pizza (it keeps well enough for a late dinner for BF when he gets home from business about 7-730pm) but Thursday is Thirsty Thursday and likely eating out with StepDaughter and LittleBro once they arrive for the summer. Friday is graduation for BigBro and likely eating out but lunch may be normal (meal prep) as BF and I still have to work. I may just run Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday as Saturday is wedding but not until afternoon. I'll have to shower Saturday anyway, perfect excuse! I'm about to shower real quick to get ready - BigBro needs me at his appointment to verify address for drivers license change and I feel icky and gross from my morning walk (muggy out). I'll pedal on the bike (gently, no sweating after shower!) while I work until my morning meeting and then I'll meal-prep lunches for the week during the meeting.
5/23 - Glad to see my work pay off. I fasted until about 1pm as I was in town until then. I even got my license updated as there wasn't a long line for walk ins after BigBro finished his stuff! (it still said I needed contacts or glasses which I don't anymore). Dinner was a healthy pasta primavera recipe for 2. I did manage to make my garlic ginger chicken bowls (with bell pepper and broccoli) during my morning meeting for yesterday, today, tomorrow, and Friday. I've pre-logged all my breakfasts (either fasting or protein shake), lunches (except Thursday for Thirsty Thursday), and dinner for today and tomorrow. I've decided running on Saturday is too risky (if we stay out celebrating graduation I might not wake up in time or feel good enough) so I'm running today, tomorrow (to offset homemade pizza), and Friday. Thursday I'll wake up and, pending weather, will walk the dogs and hop on the bike to get some movement and burn in before everyone wakes up. I also plan to fast until lunch Thursday to help. I think I've got this week all settled out after a lot of writing, erasing, re-writing, and repeating hahaha I'm more likely to succeed if I plan while in a good place mentally than have to make last minute decisions, especially if I'm hungry or tired - eat whatever is easiest and likely junk or skip the workout - nope! We eat the healthy pre-made stuff and do the dang planned exercise.
5/24 - Little fluctuation, nothing major. Crunchwrap copy cat worked well, I'm proud. I didn't end up eating both I had pre-logged which was even better. Ended up a little frantic in the evening and was late to bed but I got a dress in that will work perfectly for the wedding on Saturday (plus it fits without making me look like a whale) so I'm happy. Had to run to the store last minute after dinner to get BigBro some slacks and a belt for graduation. Then his shirt was horribly wrinkled so the iron came out. I went full mom mode on him. Borrowed a tie from BF (with his knowledge) and all set up! Storms came through this morning so a little late to go run but wanted to be sure they were gone. I see blue skies so I'm headed out for that. BF is delayed 7 hours (ugh) so he's not going to be home in time for dinner anymore. I'm so frustrated with these flights. Every single time. Oh well, at least he should be home tonight.
5/25 - A drop despite pizza! I'm happy with that. I did finish up leftover shredded lettuce and added some bell peppers and tomatoes to make a little salad which I finished before I was allowed to touch pizza. I had an extra small slice beyond what I had logged but I knew I had the room in my calories for it and was still hungry. Plus, I was walking the pups after. I looked back recently and I was right at the average calories I would typically eat on a run day so it worked out well. I'm about 1500 calories on a non-run day and 1800 on a run day. Today is eating out lunch and dinner as we have Thirsty Thursday and then BioMom will be here sometime this afternoon/evening with the younger two. We'll likely stay in town to grab the two younger kids to go eat while BigBro will come after work to meet with his mom for dinner before driving himself home. Today we also see if BigBro actually graduates. The one class he was failing last week (and brought it up to just barely passing) has their final today - a half day. If he doesn't do well enough to maintain his passing grade, he doesn't graduate tomorrow. No pressure, right? I have faith in him but it is nerve-wracking.
5/26 - I'm really surprised I'm not up more. Work blew up at about 1pm and I ended up working, stressed to the point of crying (literal crying at one point) until 830pm. I immediately logged off and I'm afraid to check my computer in case there's more today. Kids arrived and I couldn't even hug them after not seeing them for 9 months because of back to back calls and emails and messages. We ended up at Fam's for homemade chicken/shrimp/veggie fried rice with egg rolls and asian-seasoned edamame (read: SALT SALT SALT). I managed 10k steps and to get up every hour despite work, but I pretty much sat locked up in a room from 7am to 830pm so I'm not sure how I'm not up (especially sodium). I do feel bloated so maybe it's simply I've lost weight and the bloat is keeping the scale stagnant. No clue. More work today -- now I'm a day behind schedule so this week and next are simply frantic. Luckily it's just today and 3 days next week - lots of work to do in these 4 days but once they're over, they're over. I don't know if StepDaughter is waking up to run or not - she will run her own pace but she said she wanted to get up and run when I go this morning so I got up despite not getting home until after 9. Running on 5.5 hours of sleep right now but a promise is a promise.
5/27 - All good! We ended up going to our favorite Japanese restaurant for sushi (I got a bento box as I'm not a sushi/sashimi person though I'll have a bite or two). Of course, with an Asian food, there's a sodium-induced uptick. I'm actually shocked it's not more, to be honest. The wedding is this afternoon at 330 and then they have food for dinner after at the reception. I plan to fast as long as possible or until lunch (ceremony outside and supposed to be 90+degrees - I don't need to make myself sick, either). I'm going to take the dogs for a walk after I post since everyone still asleep but dogs and I and then make sure I stay as active as possible the rest of the day to offset all the food and hopefully help flush some bloat. Alcohol will be in abudance tonight but I may have one drink early (a cheers thing) and then stop so that there's at least one of us good to drive home (it's about an hour away and we'll have the kids). My job (from the bride and groom) is to ensure they both drink water, between the alcohol and the heat, so I need to be on my A-game anyway. Hopefully that responsibility will also help me with the scale!
5/28 - Wedding was fun. We ended up eating pasta for lunch and I was still full at dinner due to the heat. I did indulge in some wedding cake. I didn't weigh, I was woken up by Smoke barking (he was with LittleBro and was let out when LittleBro woke up) and Harley whining (Harley was with StepDaughter and she was still asleep. Harley wanted out of her room) so I rushed to get up and moving. Off to grocery shop and hang out in town with StepDaughter while LittleBro and BF golf.
5/29
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GrandmaJackie wrote: »May 22 - May 31, 2023
Please join us starting on 5/22 for JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS, when we will begin Round 224!
Anyone can join us at anytime during the round.
Join us! If we stay mindful we can do this, you can do this.
Welcome back past members, welcome new members, let's keep each other accountable for another 10 days!
Here is what you do: Post your daily weight and add little comments along the way of how your day went. You have only one hour to edit your post. Post everyday to let us know how you're doing! Copy and paste the days in your response--tell us how much you lost and other non scale victories (NSV) you'd like to share.
FOR NEWBIES - I find it easiest to copy the dates to a document or note in my device and edit it each morning. Then copy and paste to the message board. MFP will return you to the spot on the board where you left off on your previous visit which is nice to know if you like to scan all of the posts.
If you feel your post is too lengthy, you can add spoilers to temporarily hide the information. It is readily available by tapping the SPOILER bar. To create a Spoiler just type or copy [ Spoiler ] xxx [ /Spoiler ] Omit the spaces within the brackets and put your information where I have xxx
👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE
❤️ Give yourself permission to be gentle with yourself, to honor your body and your mind. ❤️
Round 223 - 154.4
SW RND 224
5/22 154.7 - unfortunately we got home late so dinner was later then usual…
5/23 154.3 - it’s time to buckle down and truly focus on MY health, hence eating a healthy diet and exercising 👍
5/24 155.2 - again with the late dinner, 😢😢
5/25 155.1 - 😢
5/26 153.3 - I WILL focus on my health NO MATTER what happens….
5/27 154.8 - 😢😢 sodium
5/28 155.1 - ?
5/29 155.5 - I definitely need to look at my food choices because I haven’t been over my calorie goal, 🤨🤨
5/30
5/31
Goal weight 152
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Round 224
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 63 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 181 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
R223 EW= 196.4
R224 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.
Special Challenge: To Lose 6 pounds between my birthday (May 10th) and the 4th of July. Starting Weight on May 10th: 195.1 Goal Weight on July 4th: 189.1 I hope I can step on the scales and see fireworks!!!!
Final goal: 145-155. We’ll see how I look & feel when I get there.
Exercise: Move 30 minutes per day rotating activity.
COLOR CODE: Fuchsia is a Happy Weight Loss for me. Blue is a sad weight gain.Black is no change.
********LOOK AND SEE HOW THE UPS & DOWNS OF MY JOURNEY JUST HELPS ME BE A STRONGER & MORE DETERMINED ME********
R43 thru R52 (06/07/18 thru 09/23/18) = -19.4 LOST (Ending weight 179.0)
R53 thru R62 (09/24/18 thru 01/01/19) = -4.1 GAINED (Ending weight 183.1)
R63 thru R72 (01/02/19 thru 04/11/19) = -8.1 GAINED (Ending weight 191.2)
R73 thru R82 (04/12/19 thru 07/20/19) = -5.5 GAINED (Ending weight 196.7)
R83 thru R92 (07/21/19 thru 10/28/19) = -8.7 LOST (Ending weight 188.0)
R93 thru R102 (10/29/19 thru 02/05/20) = -2.0 GAINED(Ending weight 190.0)
R103 thru 112 (02/06/20 thru 05/06/20) = -14.9 GAINED (Ending Weight 204.9)
R113 thru 122 (05/07/20 thru 08/23/20) = -4.7 GAINED (Ending Weight 209.6)
R 123 thru R132 (08/24 thru 12/02/20) = -1.5 LOST (Ending Weight 208.1)
R133 thru R142 (12/03/20 thru 03/01/21) = -0.7 LOST (Ending Weight 207.4)
R143 thru 152 (03/02/21 thru 06/10/21) = -3.6 LOST (Ending Weight 203.8)
R153 thru R162 (06/11/21 thru 09/18/21) = (b]-16.2 LOST [/b] (Ending Weight 187.6)
R163 thru R172 (09/19/21 thru 12/27/21) = (b]-5.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 192.6)
R173 thru R182 (12/28/21 thru 04/06/22) = (b]-7.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 199.6)
R183 thru R192 (04/07/22 thru 07/15/22) = -1.4 LOST (Ending Weight 198.2)
R193 thru R202 (07/16/22 thru 10/23/22) = -3.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 202.0)
R203 thru R212 (10/24/22 thru 01/31/23) = -7.2 LOST (Ending Weight 194.8)
R213 thru R222 (02/01/23 thru 05/11/23) = -0.5 GAINED (Ending Weight 195.3)
R223 (05/12/23 thru 05/21/23) = -1.1 GAINED (Ending Weight 196.4)
R224 (05/22/23 thru 05/31/23) = -xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)
Day/Weight/Comment
05/21 …..196.4….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
05/22 -196.8- (Trend weight 195.2)
05/23 -197.0- (Trend weight 195.5)
05/24 -196.8- (Trend weight 195.6)
05/25 -194.2- (Trend weight 195.5)
05/26 -192.0- (Trend weight 195.1)
05/27 -193.8- (Trend weight 195.0)
05/28 -193.6- (Trend weight 194.9)I ate dinner too late last night, went back for a 2nd portion, didn’t drink enough water, didn’t move enough and only got 3 hours of sleep last night. I can’t seem to stop my eyes from tearing up/watering from being so tired. Shocked to see a tiny drop on the scale. I was under on calories but over quite a bit on my carbs. Miracles still happened all around us!
05/29 -194.8- (Trend weight 194.9) Traveled yesterday to shop for the family BBQ today. That will make 2 days out of plan for me and it’s already showing up. As I celebrate the U.S. Memorial day holiday I would like to thank all the fallen heroes and their families as well as all who have served to protect freedoms and human rights.
05/30 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)
05/31 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s
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To all those celebrating in the U.S.2 -
Machias1949 wrote: »05/29-115.9 damn-this scale is playing games with me-as I am sure it had nothing to do with the pita/hummus app. or the birthday cake dessert, or the fact I did not drink much water!
LOL I’m not a hummus eater but just looking at the pita gets me! Our SIL used to make fresh hummus for our daughter but when she realized how many carbs were in it, she stopped eating it.
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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
SW RND 221 127.5 AW 127.35
SW RND 222 128.0 AW 127.75
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 6 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 Round 224 NOT AVAILABLE/NO SCALE
Round 223 SW 128.5
5/22 At Sea K 0.4 G 82
5/23 Puerta Vallarta K 0.3 G 109
5/24 Matzatlán K 0.4 G 95
5/25 Cabo San Lucas K 0.5 G 84
5/26 At Sea K 0.4. G 85
5/27 Long Beach/Fly home K 0.2 G 92
5/28 130.0 Only up 2.5# with no TMI this morning. I’m pleased after 15 days of travel and not being impressed with food choices on the ship. 5/12-5/27 * 51.5 miles walked while on cruises.
5/29 131.5 I think that’s the bounce from travel on Saturday since I hardly ate anything yesterday. Side salad and 5 oz beef. And I hadn’t had a TMI since Saturday.7 -
🥬🥒🌶️🥑🫑🍆🥕🫐
HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)
2023 Goals — move more; eat mostly healthfully, no extremes. Have fun!
📆 2015–2023
Feb. 2015: highest weight 218.2bbv
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)
R221 05/01/23: end weight 183.2 (+1).
R222 05/11/23: end weight 184 (+.8).
R223 05/21/23: end weight 184 (+/-0).
R224 05/31/23 goals — calories <1300; walk 60 min+
Day, Weight, Comment
5/22 - 184
Nothing new.
5/23 - 183.8
I have a lot of busyness coming up this week in the mornings — this morning, Booker has class and will take his Urban Canine Good Citizen test. Tomorrow a zoom meeting with my writers group. Friday mammogram and bone density scan. I guess I have Thursday to work in the garden. 🙂 Anyway, Sunday I baked a cake, which DH asked for and, honestly, I’d been craving. It was good and I feel I got that out of my system for a while with minimal damage. So this afternoon I’m planning to get various salad fixings ready for easy use the rest of the week—chop chop chop. We’re having gorgeous weather, clear and just verging on hot. Perfect for all the planting and weeding I need to do. I thought I’d share a pic of one of my favorite easy summer lunches—makes me think of the time I spent studying in Cairo wayyyy back. Stuffed grape leaves (I love My Greek Mezze brand from Greece), tomato, hard-boiled egg, good olives. Sometimes I add hummus (Cedar’s brand is my favorite) and/or sliced bell pepper or celery. Savory, low cal, satisfying. Have a great day. All!
5/24 - 183.8
Yesterday was a good, busy day. Booker passed his Urban Canine Good Citizen test with flying colors. Good boy! And I mostly ate responsibly. 🙂
5/25 - 183.6
Yesterday felt busy but I don’t seem to have gotten much done. Today I get my strength training—I need to move a small lilac and remove two dead plants (shovel involved), and put down landscape fabric in another area. And pull more blankety blank weeds! All of which burns a few calories and keeps me out of the kitchen!
5/26 - 183.6
I can’t believe it’s Friday already. Today I have my long-overdue mammogram and dexascan, then more garden work. Have to take advantage of the gorgeous weather! Have a lovely!
5/27 - 183.6
Good news on my DEXA scan yesterday—I’ve increased my bone density since last time and am just barely over the line for osteopenia. So I’m making more improvement before my next scan in two years one of my goals. Nutrition and exercise! It actually perked me up to see that. Right now I’m not worried about strength training with all the garden redesign I’m doing, but I need to get back to regular strength training. I’ve been haphazardly tracking my calcium intake but am going to pay more attention to that as well. I do not want a broken hip! Ok, speaking of…off to walk the pup and then get to work on the garden redo. Enjoy your Saturday!
5/28 - 183.6
Deja vu all over again! That’s ok, especially since I ate a big bowl of ice cream last night. I worked about 6 hours in the garden, so I’m not shaming myself for that. More gardening today after a walk with the pup. Have a great day, all!
5/29 - 184.4
And there’s the ice cream fest. That’s fine, I’m back on track. Be safe and happy this holiday, everyone.
5/30 -
5/31 -
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SW: 196.4
CW: 194.8
CGW: 193.8
UGW: 135
5/22: No weigh in
5/23: 196.4 (Official start date)
5/24: 195.8
5/25: 195.8
5/26: No weigh in
5/27: 194.8
5/28: No weigh in
5/29: No weigh in
5/30: (Weekly weigh in day for me)
5/31:3 -
Joining for the round.
Weigh 151.2
Goal 130
Age 66
5/22 151.2 Ate on plan all day, no exercise hurt foot few days ago resting.
5/23 150.2 Did short Qigong and yoga careful of foot. Watched my thoughts trying to temp me.
5/24 149.5 Did Qigong and longer yoga being careful. Day was easier regarding temptation.
5/25 148.7 Ate fine but got bad reflux I think from eating more tomatoes this week, felt yucky all afternoon short yoga
5/26 149 Got sick after healthy lunch. Could be stress garage door broke spring can't open. Felt fine last night.
5/27 148.5 went out to eat with bookclub, no wine! had salad with salmon but think dressing gave me a bit of reflux again
5/28 148 Did good all day long walk with dog
5/29 148.1
5/30
5/316 -
F58, 5’5
Heaviest: 187 Sept. 2018
RGW Loss: 3lbs.
UGW: 140lbs
5/22-163 -I’ve had a few minor wins….didn’t buy Ho Ho’s to eat on the way home from the grocery store and did not buy an awesome corn dog at my favorite gas station.
5/27-164-Took a quick fun trip with my dad and our friend to a casino. Made a quilt for a wedding today and starting on the next one. Rode the horse yesterday with the bareback pad instead of the saddle and did a bunch of trotting and am sore today.
5/29-163-Went to the wedding and danced a ton. Stayed up too late and had to nap yesterday. Finally got a 5 mile walk in and hope to walk and ride the horse today. Onto the next quilt.6 -
@musicsax and @SModa61
I too was wondering how @musicsax fits ALL of the walking in. When I am not getting enough exercise, I realize I am not planning my life around it. I live out in the country and have a quiet road to walk on but there is no public restroom. I love seeing how much you walk @musicsax , you are truly an inspiration!!!!
Karen5 -
👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE
SW RND 224. 🌹☀️🌹
Took a break from posting and guess where that put me? Yup, back up a few too many pounds. So here we go again….
5/25. 148.3
5/26. 148.4
5/27 147.4
5/28. 147.3
5/29. 146.0
5/30
5/317 -
New walking route today. Playing with different roads each time.
Had to re-route mid-way or else be featured in the Memorial Day Parade. :P6 -
Round 224 (my 59th)
May 22, 2023 - May 31, 2023
Female, 5’7”
HW: 181 pounds (Dec 30, 2019)
Previous Rounds:R164 SW: 164.7, EW: 162.3RSW: 133.4 pounds (5/21/23, EO Round 223)
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: 131.2 (DD wedding/travel)
R222 EW: 130.5
R223 EW: 133.4
RGW: < 135.0 pounds
UGW: 130-135 pound range
Day/Weight/Comment
5/22: 132.7 - Eating less, but still could be better.
5/23: 132.7 - Ditto
5/24: 132.7 - Good workout yesterday and ate leftovers.
5/25: 132.9 - Was very hungry before dinner despite a late lunch.
5/26: 132.9 - Had a bit of munchies in the evening.
5/27: 133.6 -
5/28: 133.6 -
5/29: 132.7 - still eating back all my exercise calories. Need to break that cycle.
5/30: -
5/31: -
Total round weight loss/gain to date from EO last round: -0.7 pounds7 -
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
Round 221 end weight: 179.3
Round 222 end weight: 177.0
Round 223 end weight: 179.4
5/22 178.5
5/23 178.4
5/24 177.1
5/25 177.3
5/26 178.1
5/27 177.7
5/28 178.4
5/29 179.1
5/30
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MFP SW: 297R200 EW: 2915/22: 214.2
R201 EW: 286.4
R202 EW: 283
R203 EW: 280.2
R204 EW: 273
R205 EW: 274.4 (yikes!)
R206 EW: 268.2
R207 EW: 265.6
R208 EW: 260.2
R209 EW: 256
R210 EW: 252.4
R211 EW: 248.6
R212 EW: 249.2 (booooo)
R213 EW: 245
R214 EW: 241.4
R215 EW: 237.6
R216 EW: 235.8
R217 EW: 235 (
)
R218 EW: 231
R219 EW: 228.2
R220 EW: 224.2
R221 EW: 223.2
R222 EW: 219.6
R223 EW: 213.2
5/23: 215.4
5/24: 215.0
5/25: 213.8
5/26: 213.6
5/27: 214
5/28: 214.6
5/29: 214.8
5/30
5/314 -
In maintenance
JGM10Ds Round 224
🦋🐞🍓🦋🪲🦋🍓🐞🦋
🐞🦋🪲MAY 2023 🪲🦋🐞
🦋🐞🍓🦋🪲🦋🍓🐞🦋• In Maintenance since July 2019Just because Covid restrictions aren’t compulsory doesn’t mean they’re not necessary.
• Smart BMI - optimal weight.
• Muscle/Fat %ages in normal range
😷Take care! Stay safe!😷
May focus:* maintain weight < 140 (I have been maintaining since July 2019)I liked this so much I'm borrowing it.
* Maintain Daily Solid Habits
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180's; 170's; 160's; 150's; 140's; 130's
🔹Posting weight and comments each evening.
StatsTerri: Female; 77; Northern Ireland; married > 56 years; ex Maths teacher; volunteer group leader for U3A (University of the Third Age - life-long learning charity)I am - MINDFUL - of making heathy choices
SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
LW: 130.9(14 March 2023)
GW: < 140
to - MAXIMISE - the achievement of my goals!
Giving up is NOT an option! I KNOW I am doing this!
JGM10Ds ROUND 224
Round 223: EW: 133.7
Day/Weight/Comment
22/05: 133.5: Daily Habits🦋
23/05: 133.7: Daily Habits🦋
24/05: 133.5: Daily Habits🦋
25/05: 133.6: Daily Habits🦋
26/05: 133.7: Daily Habits🦋
27/05: 133.5: Daily Habits🦋
28/05: 133.7: Daily Habits🦋
29/05: 133.4: Daily Habits🦋
30/05: xxx: Daily Habits
31/05: xxx: Daily Habits
Daily Habits - 2023
Update - May 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
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THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.
REMINDERS: One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you.Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!- 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.
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👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE
SW RND 224
5/22196.4
5/23 198.2
5/24 195.8
5/25 196.4
5/26 197.2 too much anxiety at home and i'm off my routines blah
5/27 195.2
5/28 198.2
5/29 196.8
5/30
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@Machias1949 I am also on statins and resisted taking (couldn't tolerate the first 2 types but after 2 stents consider myself stuck). What is this about muscle damage? Have noticed get leg, ankle cramps much more often out of the blue. It raised my blood glucose level. Also think it affects cognition too. I'm already taking a bunch of supplements but don't think the Q10 is among them.???2
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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
Round 221: 163.4 lbs (+0.3)
Round 222: DNW
Round 223: DNW
I have been unreliable and inconsistent for 6 rounds now and as a result I have gained almost 4 pounds. I must get this back on track now or I will be back to over 200 pounds in no time. So I am going to: calorie count, get 20 active minutes each day, and I am going to start writing a journal of my thoughts around food when I am feeling mentally weak.
SW RND 224: 166.7 lbs
5/22: 165.3 lbs
This drop is just because I was eating much less than I have been eating recently. I wrote in my journal in the afternoon when I really wanted to eat even though I wasn't hungry. I think seeing my thoughts on paper really helped to focus my mind on my goals.
5/23: 164.9 lbs
I really wanted some chocolate while I was walking through the shops but I resisted the temptation. Recently if I wanted a treat, there would be a millisecond between the thought and eating it. I am working on increasing the time from thought to action to give myself time to consider my goals and rethink what I want in that moment.
5/24: 164.5 lbs
I snacked in the afternoon. I didn't even think to journal it was so mindless. I have put my journal on the dining table now so hopefully it will be more visible and that will remind me of what I need to do.
5/25: 164.9 lbs
I am back to my old habit of eating the kids leftovers. I need to keep repeating this quote from James Clear in my head: "Every action you take is a vote for the person you wish to become."
5/26: 164.5 lbs
I ate too many dried apricots. I am stressed at the moment and eating has been my coping mechanism. I need something to relieve stress in the moment while I am working. I think I will try some different types of tea or chewing gum and see how that goes.
5/27: 165.3 lbs
'Twas the night of pizza. There are leftovers and I will account for them in my calorie budget.
5/28: 165.3 lbs
TOM started and hence I have become a beach ball. Hopefully I will deflate in the next few days.
5/29: 165.1 lbs
5/30
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Round 224: JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS
Hi, I’m Amanda, almost 50, wicked short 4’11” from New England.
My 1st goal is for mid-June (trip to LA/Vegas),
2nd goal for mid-August.
Appreciate all your support.
- Pre-plan meals for the day
- Daily movement
- No Late Night Snacking
Round 221 SW: 126.8
Round 222 SW: 122.6 ⬇️ debloated 4.2#
Round 223 SW: 121.0 ⬇️ 1.6#
Round 224 SW: 118.8 ⬇️ 2.2#
Round 224 GW: 117.0
5/22: 118.6 ⬇️Staying focused!
I’m much better when I have a hard deadline with a set goal to achieve by then.
4 separate pull-ups this morning!
I think 1 reason I’ve struggled with food is because I grew up poor.
So I have trouble with wasting food, or trying to get my money’s worth at buffets, or like today, at my daughter’s high school concert there’s potluck refreshments. Usually, I would get a few items EVEN IF I’M NOT HUNGRY. How can I not take food when it’s there and “free” (when I donated ~$20 in watermelon/fruit salad, plus our entrance fees)?
So I am working on not focusing on the food. I don’t need to take food, just because it’s free and it’s there. I’m there to watch my daughter perform, not for the free food.
5/23: 117.2 ⬇️
TMI – that loss is mainly from the bathroom
What’s working for me now is to basically just eat 2 – 3 meals a day, and no snacking in between or at night.
**BUT** the diet makes me nervous about going out to eat or getting together with friends involving food.
When it’s just me and my house/family, I have total control of what I make/serve. But at a restaurant, unless I just eat plain salads, AND forgo drinks, I’m afraid to give into temptations.
==> ==> How do you manage your social life while working on losing weight?
I don’t mean special occasions.
My son’s birthday is tomorrow, so I’ll enjoy a lovely dinner with family, AND looking forward to amazing tres leches cake.
5/24 – 118.4 ⬆️
So excited! It’s my son’s 19th birthday today; he has his last final exam at MIT; we have dinner plans for Peking Duck at a great Boston restaurant, then we move him home to have some yummy tres leches cake.
It feels like I’ve spent his entire life nudging/pushing **INTO** a college, and we blink and he’s done with his 1st year of college.
5/25 – 118.6 ⬆️
I’m surprised I didn’t gain more weight, after last night’s amazing dinner and tres leches cake. I haven’t had this much carbs/sugar in a month.
Let’s see if the weight gain increases tomorrow, so I’ll know how my body handles the re-introduction of carbs into my system.
Recommend:
JiangNan Boston
- delicious
- attentive service
- varied offerings of Chinese Fusion
- generous delicious gold-leaf Peking Duck with crepes/trimmings, with the bones made into a flavorful tofu/napa cabbage soup
- braised pork belly in black tea sauce
- eel with scallions in a hot chili oil - DD *RAVED* about this
- kimchi/cheese fried rice
- flaming cumin lamb
- pork soup dumplings
https://s.yelp.com/Apit0wvwJ3
5/26 – 117.6 ⬇️
That bday dinner/cake day wasn’t that bad in terms of weight gain. It could have been worse.
2.5 more weeks until I see my CA family. Staying focused: helps that I have no food cravings, and the weather is fantastic, so I’m moving all about.
Had so much fun last night line dancing; burned some calories!
3 instructors taught newbies (me) a few dance moves, and then we try to not mix them up/forget them. Hahahhaa
5/27 – 118.0 ⬆️
Beautiful morning for a nice walk/chat with gf.
Going to the Revolution soccer game tonight w/ hubby.
5/28 – 119.4 ⬆️
Went out to dinner after the Revs game. I was doing ok (beef skewers/Diet Coke), but I gave into hub’s fantastic potato wedges. Thus, the weight gain/bloating.
**NSV: I wore a pair of jeans that I haven’t worn since I purchased them a few years ago. They fit great, made my butt look amazing! **
I am SUFFERING from a tooth infection. Have an appt on Wednesday, but hoping they can do something on Tuesday. Poor me.
5/29 – 117.8 ⬇️ debloating
My right cheek is all puffy from my tooth infection. ☹
Beautiful day ==> great walk with friends/catching up
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Round 224: JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS
Hi, I’m Amanda, almost 50, wicked short 4’11” from New England.
My 1st goal is for mid-June (trip to LA/Vegas),
2nd goal for mid-August.
Appreciate all your support.
- Pre-plan meals for the day
- Daily movement
- No Late Night Snacking
Round 221 SW: 126.8
Round 222 SW: 122.6 ⬇️ debloated 4.2#
Round 223 SW: 121.0 ⬇️ 1.6#
Round 224 SW: 118.8 ⬇️ 2.2#
Round 224 GW: 117.0
5/22: 118.6 ⬇️Staying focused!
I’m much better when I have a hard deadline with a set goal to achieve by then.
4 separate pull-ups this morning!
I think 1 reason I’ve struggled with food is because I grew up poor.
So I have trouble with wasting food, or trying to get my money’s worth at buffets, or like today, at my daughter’s high school concert there’s potluck refreshments. Usually, I would get a few items EVEN IF I’M NOT HUNGRY. How can I not take food when it’s there and “free” (when I donated ~$20 in watermelon/fruit salad, plus our entrance fees)?
So I am working on not focusing on the food. I don’t need to take food, just because it’s free and it’s there. I’m there to watch my daughter perform, not for the free food.
5/23: 117.2 ⬇️
TMI – that loss is mainly from the bathroom
What’s working for me now is to basically just eat 2 – 3 meals a day, and no snacking in between or at night.
**BUT** the diet makes me nervous about going out to eat or getting together with friends involving food.
When it’s just me and my house/family, I have total control of what I make/serve. But at a restaurant, unless I just eat plain salads, AND forgo drinks, I’m afraid to give into temptations.
==> ==> How do you manage your social life while working on losing weight?
I don’t mean special occasions.
My son’s birthday is tomorrow, so I’ll enjoy a lovely dinner with family, AND looking forward to amazing tres leches cake.
5/24 – 118.4 ⬆️
So excited! It’s my son’s 19th birthday today; he has his last final exam at MIT; we have dinner plans for Peking Duck at a great Boston restaurant, then we move him home to have some yummy tres leches cake.
It feels like I’ve spent his entire life nudging/pushing **INTO** a college, and we blink and he’s done with his 1st year of college.
5/25 – 118.6 ⬆️
I’m surprised I didn’t gain more weight, after last night’s amazing dinner and tres leches cake. I haven’t had this much carbs/sugar in a month.
Let’s see if the weight gain increases tomorrow, so I’ll know how my body handles the re-introduction of carbs into my system.
Recommend:
JiangNan Boston
- delicious
- attentive service
- varied offerings of Chinese Fusion
- generous delicious gold-leaf Peking Duck with crepes/trimmings, with the bones made into a flavorful tofu/napa cabbage soup
- braised pork belly in black tea sauce
- eel with scallions in a hot chili oil - DD *RAVED* about this
- kimchi/cheese fried rice
- flaming cumin lamb
- pork soup dumplings
https://s.yelp.com/Apit0wvwJ3
5/26 – 117.6 ⬇️
That bday dinner/cake day wasn’t that bad in terms of weight gain. It could have been worse.
2.5 more weeks until I see my CA family. Staying focused: helps that I have no food cravings, and the weather is fantastic, so I’m moving all about.
Had so much fun last night line dancing; burned some calories!
3 instructors taught newbies (me) a few dance moves, and then we try to not mix them up/forget them. Hahahhaa
5/27 – 118.0 ⬆️
Beautiful morning for a nice walk/chat with gf.
Going to the Revolution soccer game tonight w/ hubby.
5/28 – 119.4 ⬆️
Went out to dinner after the Revs game. I was doing ok (beef skewers/Diet Coke), but I gave into hub’s fantastic potato wedges. Thus, the weight gain/bloating.
**NSV: I wore a pair of jeans that I haven’t worn since I purchased them a few years ago. They fit great, made my butt look amazing! **
I am SUFFERING from a tooth infection. Have an appt on Wednesday, but hoping they can do something on Tuesday. Poor me.
5/29 – 117.8 ⬇️ debloating
My right cheek is all puffy from my tooth infection. ☹
Beautiful day ==> great walk with friends/catching up
@huango Dentist involved yet??? IMO you want an antibiotic.2 -
My right cheek is all puffy from my tooth infection. ☹
@huango Dentist involved yet??? IMO you want an antibiotic.[/quote]
Thanks.
I'm sure I need antibiotics.
I think it's the same tooth I had a root canal 4weeks ago; had a rash reaction to the amoxicillin.
I actually have a check-up appt on Wednesday; I will call them tomorrow (they were closed all long weekend/Monday).
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Excited to start a new round. I love the feeling of starting afresh every 10 days with a clean slate. My goal this round is to tighten up my logging so it is more accurate (weighing as opposed to eyeballing). And to be outside enjoying the warm weather!
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. EW. DNW (out of town)
SW RND 222 149.2 lbs. EW 144.8 lbs
SW RND 223 145.8 lbs. EW 147.0 lbs
SW RND 224 145.4 lbs
5/22. 145.4 lbs
5/23. 145.2 lbs
5/24. 145.0 lbs
5/25. 144.2 lbs
5/26. 144.0 lbs
5/27. 145.0 lbs.
5/28. 144.0 lbs.
5/29. 145.0 lbs. Not sure why it went back up. I dug up garden beds yesterday. It went up last time I dug out garden beds too. Maybe from all the dirt wedged into my fingernails! At least there are no more beds that need prepping. I’m all ready for planting next weekend.
5/30
5/316 -
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
Round 221 end weight: 179.3
Round 222 end weight: 177.0
Round 223 end weight: 179.4
5/22 178.5
5/23 178.4
5/24 177.1
5/25 177.3
5/26 178.1
5/27 177.7
5/28 178.4
5/29 179.1
5/30 178.7
5/318
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