JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS - Round 225!

Viridian1539 · June 2023

RND 225
Welcome to another round everyone! Love the accountability of this community.
I participated in the last round and while I didn’t see a lot of movement on the scale, my emotional/mental health has been way better the last 10 days. I’ve been finding that my Depression is very sensitive to blood sugar levels - part of the reason why I eat *way* too much chocolate. I’m on the path to finding healthier ways to keep myself joyful and well!

5’9 Female, LT Goal of 150lbs. ST Goal of 190lbs.

SW RND 224 - 195
SW RND 225 - 194

6/1 - 194 Same as yesterday, really need to start eating healthier; hectic week so I might have to wait until the weekend to meal prep though. Did an hour of TKD but no other exercise. Was 10 oz shy of water goal.
6/2 - 195 *sigh* wrong way lol. Watching my calorie intake today and trying to find better options for good fuel - unfortunately I need to go to the grocery store but my paycheck isn’t in yet. Planning to go on a long walk after work, but also walking a lot at work. Determined to hit 10k steps today!
6/3 - 193 I like that number better! I’m noticing in my food tracking that my sodium is pretty high. I know figured out how to set the MFP goal lower on that because 2300 was pretty high. Aiming for 1500 now and we’ll see if that doesn’t help with feeling stronger/healthier. Went hiking with a good friend today ~9.5 miles
6/4 - 198 Sundays are a tough day for taking weight measurement because I’m rushing to get ready in the morning, took weight in PM instead… Evening numbers are never as much to my liking lol. Went *heavy* on sodium with pho for lunch. Tomorrow I need to recommit to healthier meals.
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gomifune · June 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
Round 221 end weight: 179.3
Round 222 end weight: 177.0
Round 223 end weight: 179.4
Round 224 end weight: 177.7

6/1 177.8
6/2 179.0
6/3 176.9
6/4 176.9
6/5 178.3
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39flavours · June 2023

F42, 5'4
Heaviest: 180.8 (5th July '21)
RGW: 144.6lbs
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:146.8 (-2.2)
R222 SW:147.2 GW:146.2 EW:145.6 (-1.6)
R223 SW:146.2 GW:144.6 EW:145.0 (-1.2)
R224 SW:146.8 GW:145.0 EW:146.2 (-0.6)
R225 SW:145.6 GW:144.6 EW:

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5/30 146.6 (trend 146.5)
5/31 146.2 (trend 146.5)
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6/1 145.6 (trend 146.4) New round, new month, let's go!! I really need to push myself harder in June as I've been coasting along for the last 2 months and getting too comfortable. I'm upping my round step target by 15,000 steps and committing to no alcohol until I'm on holiday on 20th. I will go for a 4 mile walk every morning and strength train 4 times per week minimum. I will stick to my calorie target and prioritise nutritious food. Any sneaky bites will be logged, no cheating! I need a breakthrough...
Yesterday was 1.5hr lower body strength training and 4.3 mile morning walk, calories good, alcohol free.
STEPS 12,755

6/2 144.8 (trend 146.2) Yes! Into the lower 140s finally! Lots of peeing yesterday so I must've had a lot of retained water.
Yesterday was 0.5hr upper body strength training and 4.3 mile morning walk, calories good, alcohol free.
STEPS 13,005

6/3 145.0 (trend 146.0) Back up a little, just a normal fluctuation I expect, as I have eaten exactly the same thing for the last 3 days, with the exception of having salty ham instead of chicken yesterday.
Yesterday was 50 minutes lower body strength training and 4.1 mile morning walk, calories good, alcohol free.
STEPS 13,745

6/4 144.4 (trend 145.8) Glad to see things are steadily moving in the right direction, just need to keep it up. OH wants to do a barbecue tonight, I'm not keen on having the temptation, as this will mean beers in the sunshine, which I find so hard to resist. He's been away visiting friends this weekend so I've found it a lot easier to stick to my plan. Hopefully, as he's already had a fun weekend, I can talk him out of it. Being on a calorie deficit can be sooo boring at times!
Yesterday was a rest day from the gym. 4.4 mile morning walk, calories good, alcohol free.
STEPS 12,695

6/5 145.0 (trend 145.7) I dyed my hair yesterday, after umming and ahhing for ages, and I love it! It's sort of light brown and looks really natural and classy, phew! I lost the battle over the barbecue, so did end up over calories by a lot BUT I avoided drinking beer, yay! Big win! I bought an alcohol-free botanical gin which really did the job mixed with tonic, and even made me feel tipsy for some reason. It was only 10 cals per 50ml, as opposed to about 100 cals for normal gin. It's called Clean G, try it! Bit of a gain today due to the extra food in my system I expect. I had cajun chicken breast, jackfruit slaw and spicy bombay rice (all from Morrisons), then later snacked on a sausage and a couple of Twister minis... oh, and some of my daughter's Hagen Daz, oops.
Yesterday was a rest day from the gym, 5 mile morning walk, calories approx 600 over, alcohol free.
STEPS 14,482

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STEP total: 66,682/100,000 round goal

rtls · June 2023

Switched to my new scale, so hopefully my weights will be more accurate.

Round 225
Starting Weight- 147
Current weight- 148
10 Day Goal-I would love to get down to and stay under my starting weight. Keep up healthier eating. exercise the majority of days, and drink more water. I also need to remember to take my vitamins.
Ultimate Goal Weight: Sub 130
6/1 145.9 No gym, but maintained calories. Did a bit of meal prep.
6/2 145.2 Today was spent doing major housework. No gym, but definitely an active day. Ended up missing lunch and have junk for dinner. I'm guessing I came in around calories but wasn't able to find an accurate amount.
6/3 145.0 No gym again today, but Went to Sea World and walked around. Waited until I got home to eat. Came in under calories.
6/4 145.9 I am so tired today and my back and thighs are sore. Trying to convince myself to get up and move, but really just want to stay in bed. Okay, I forced myself to get up and get moving. Managed to complete a 90 minute walk. Still tired but feeling accomplished. Stayed under calories.
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SW RND 224 147 lbs. EW 148 lbs

LisaPower123 · June 2023

Previous Rounds
218 SW 232.4 EW 231lbs (-1.4)
Round 219 EW 229lbs (-2)

Round 220 220.2lbs (-8.8) (Extended fast)
Round 221 220.6 (+0.6) (normal after an extended fast)
Round 222 216.3 (-4.3)
Round 223 215.4 (-0.9)
Round 224 218.4 (+3) (very busy at work)

6/1 218.8
6/2 217.7 I decided to make a fasting calendar for the month. I think this will help me. Part of my problem is food waste. I cook enough for several meals & I am the only one that eats leftovers. This month I will do food prep only so meals are quick to throw together.
6/3 218.6 Not sure why I popped up today but I will be fasting until supper tomorrow. I may allow some small things (like celery & hummus) but I will not be eating any full meals.
6/4 218.2 I feel like the scale is moving in the right direction. I was sooooo hungry yesterday so I did not fast. I just could not do it. Trying again today. I will also prep for meals for the upcoming week. I have simple quick meals planned (fast fry steak, mushrooms & eggs, spicy garlic shrimp with broccoli & spinach & a taco salad (no cheese this week)). I will have everything cut up so the cooking time will be under 15 minutes. Easy peasy & quicker than take out even!

6/5 217.2 Yay! the scale is cooperating! I was again unable to fast yesterday so I may just concentrate on hitting my protein goal every day & just do an extended summer solstice fast. I feel there is more healing (& weight loss) with a longer fast for me. I usually don’t struggle after the first 3 days so attempting these short fasts has been tough, especially since I went way off track last round. I’ll get there. One day at a time

SModa61 · June 2023

Round 225
June 1 – June 10, 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 125.8
GW Maintaining between 124 - 126

Figure out maintaining, and continue to work on best nutrition and exercise.

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
Round 225 125.8 5/31/23 Harry 10 lb 12 oz Han Solo 11 lb 9.5 oz

Exercise & Supplements

6/1 – no exercise, at benchmark (parents)

6/2 – 4.74 miles, reverse loop w/ 4 fingers and Roberts, 14:35 pace, 69.79 min, 365 cal, 139 BPM

6/3 – no exercise, benchmark again (parents)

6/4 – 3.4 miles, the loop, ran 4 songs, walked 1, repeat, then ran and walked remainder, 5K portion was 37:56ish, overall 12’12” pace, 41:36, 297 cal, 153 BPM

6/5 -
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6/9 -
6/10 -

SW: 125.8

Day/Weight/Comment

6/1 (Mass) – DNW Went on a mini bender last night. While I did track every last bite, I certainly am having regrets. I slept poorly. Kept being “hot”, and wonder if that is from a digestive system trying to cope with the contents. I had reflux again overnight, also a known result of evening food, and I feel disgusting and loaded down this morning. Today will be a normal day. We’ll see what the scale sees tomorrow. From a caloric point of view, my overage in calories cannot create more than a 1/4 of a pound of actual body weight. Next time I head into a bender, I need to remember these observations and how the non-scale consequences are worse than the scale.

6/2 (Mass) – 126.0 (Update for yesterday, I broke down and stepped on the scale after posting. I was 127.8!) Still no exercise yesterday. Spent the day dealing with parents’ needs, home for fast dinner and housework. Today is me, my home, and husband day. Going to get exercise as soon as my watch charges enough (ie soon). Calories were on target yesterday, even if the nutritional aspects were terrible (coffee, Nature valley oatmeal square, then peanut butter cookie, chocolate chocolate chip cookie, coffee made up breakfast and lunch).

6/3 (Mass) – 126.2 Not sure what is up with me this round, and since getting home. I am behaving destructively. I even stopped bothering to track after dinner last night. That is something I do not think I have missed doing since Jan 1, when I returned to MFP. Gotta figure this out. I think it is me and maintenance. We have a confused relationship.

6/4 (Mass) – 125.8 Gave maintaining some thinking. Hopefully, defining it will help. Going aim to maintain between 124 to 126 lbs. These range is both lower and higher than I have considered.

Yesterday, though nutrition was again impacted by another full day at my parents assisted living, total calories stayed on target.

Edit: before posting today, I got my butt out the door. Ran 4 songs, walked 1, repeated, and then mix of walk/run until home. 3.4 miles.

6/5 (Mass) – 126.4 Did my walk run yesterday, cleaned condo top to bottom (first chance for deep clean since we got home a month ago) and several loads of laundry, then guests over in the evening. Walk/run was 3.4 mile, yet “total” miles for day was 7.36 miles and I never left the condo again after the walk. I did 36 “flights of stairs”, w/ 15,179 steps and “moved” 731 calories. Yes, I went a little over my target calories but was certainly under 2000 by my tracking. So, “up” is just that. No real reason, but something to watch.

6/6 (Mass) –
6/7 (Mass) –
6/8 (Maine) –
6/9 (Maine) –
6/10 (Maine) –

Machias1949 · June 2023

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 (116.5-117.1 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.

Average weight recorded for 2022- 130 LBS
Average weight recorded for May ‘23-116.1

Round 224-ended 05/31-115.8
Round 225 RSW 115.1 (GOAL: to stay between 114.5-115.5 the whole month of June)

06/01-115.1
06/02-115.1
06/03-115.7
06/04-116.5 (getting further and further from my June goal)
06/05-115.4 (wow, and that was achieved with homemade sweet Mango Chutney and
homemade Limoncello-probably not the best things when wanting to lose weight!)

SheilaBoneham · June 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)
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: end weight 184 (+/-0).

R225 06/10/23 goals — calories <1300; cut back on bread; walk 60 min+

Day, Weight, Comment

6/01 - 183.8
Hot hot hot. You’d think I’d sweat a few pounds off! 😊 Happy June! Tomorrow I go for my evaluation for cataract surgery. Not very thrilled about it.

6/02 - 184.8
We had a very salty Mexican-ish salad for dinner, so I know this is water. Still depressing. I woke up with a huge adrenaline rush because of today’s eye evaluation (and, more, upcoming cataract surgery). I skipped breakfast, and still don’t feel great. Maybe a dog walk before we go will calm me down a bit. I’m sure my bp is up.

6/03 -

6/04 - 184.2
Apparently I forgot to log in yesterday. Figures — my schedule was off all day. Anyway…my cataract surgeries are scheduled for July 3 and 10. I’m nervous, but not quite as weirded out as I was before Friday’s evaluation. I am completely weirded out by my weight, though. After I walk the pupper and do some weeding, I’m going to sit down and make a new plan and talk to DH about how I eat and how I need — NEED — to change a few things that are grounded in eating together on his schedule. He likes to eat early (5 pm) and I realized yesterday that we essentially eat every four hours — 7:30-8, 12-1, 5. So no wonder I crave snacks around 9! I think I would do better eating my dinner around 7-8 (which is how I ate all my life before I met him). A lot of our conversation goes on over meals, of course, so I don’t want to miss that. Stuff to figure out!

6/05 - 185
This has to stop. I’m going the wrong way fast. I don’t know why I keep eating when I don’t need it and know it’s hurting me. I did really well yesterday until a friend brought her pup over for a play date with Booker, and she brought chips and dip that neither of us need. I tried not to eat any, but I did. That started an “I already messed up, might as well mess up more” spiral of popcorn and cheese later. What is wrong with me? Very depressed about it.

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clprieur · June 2023

Christine from Burlington, Ontario, Canada 😊
My 14th Round
Age 53, 5’4”
HW: 345 lbs (Aug 2005)
CW: 147 lbs
GW: 135 lbs

This round's daily goals:

1. Log under 1350 cals 10/10 days – ☹☹☹😊
2. 15k steps 10/10 days – ☹😊😊😊
3. 8 cups fluids 10/10 days – ☹☹☹☹
4. 10 mins guided meditation 10/10 days – 😊☹☹☹
5. 20 mins strength training 5/10 days – ☹☹😊☹
6. 20 mins bike ride 5/10 days – ☹☹☹😊
7. Attend work 100% hrs 7/7 days – 😊☹

6/1 – 147 lbs – Okay, starting another 10 days. Let’s do this! 12 lbs to my goal.
6/2 – 146.6 lbs -
6/3 – 146.8 lbs – Well, I don’t have much success to report over the last few days! I keep eating things that I know are going to put me over 1350 for the day, so I give up logging and then eat the whole house. (I am very hungry; I am likely premenstrual.) I am taking a friend out to lunch today so I am concerned about what I will choose and the calories. It is her pick for the restaurant, so… we shall see. I should try to log either way, even if it is only an estimate. That being said, I have a lot of exercise planned for today, so that is a good thing. Yesterday, the only success I had was getting 20k plus steps. I logged off work early because I was having too much anxiety…
6/4 – 146.4 lbs – Really over-ate yesterday at lunch with a friend. I was craving carbs soooo much. I stuffed myself and then suggested we go for ice-cream. ☹ I need to reign it in. Luckily I walked over 13 miles yesterday, according to Fitbit. But I am sure that yesterday’s over-eating will show up on the scale tomorrow. That is how the scale works, for me, a lot of the time. At the very least I am continuing to weigh myself daily, which gives me vital information about what is going on with my body. I know that when I do not weigh myself daily I can gain a significant amount of weight in a very short time. So continuing to weigh in is very important, I know that, at least. I have learned at least one thing, in my 53 years. Lol.
6/5 – 144 lbs – Woo hoo! Only 9 lbs from goal. Yesterday I did a tonne of exercise, so I guess that showed up on the scale this morning; mind you I am probably dehydrated, as well. I will try to keep it together today and see if the loss is maintained, as of tomorrow morning. (I should probably also try to drink a bit more today, although I did drink 6/8 cups yesterday.) Yesterday I also logged everything, which I haven’t done in a long while. I also did a bike ride yesterday! I did not take note of how long the ride was but it was a least 20 mins, for sure. It was super fun and I am proud of the fact that I realized that I should NOT do a 2 hour ride or whatever as my first ride of the season. Lol. I knew if I rode for too long that I’d be sore and I would not want to do it again. So, progress! 😊
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tishawj · June 2023

Hello! New month...new round! I need to really work on consistency with tracking...EVERYDAY! It's tricky with being back and forth to my parents' place, which will continue this month. We leave for a big family trip to England and Scotland in 39 days and I would really like to be down to 160 by then so I don't need to worry about vacation gain taking me back up into the 170s, I never want to see them again. BUT...I seem to be stuck in a rut the last two weeks losing and gaining the same two pounds...bouncing up and down between 165 and 167. Time to break through that! Hoping my Dog Walk Challenge for the Canadian Cancer Society will get me out walking twice a day. Here's to keepin' on keepin' on!!

Female - 51yrs - 5.5"
Goal Weight - to hang out somewhere 145-150
R224 End weight - 167.2

6/1 - 166.6 - still in the 166 rut. We start our 50km Dog Walk Challenge for the month of June today. Hoping to get in a 4km hike this morning and then out for another 2ishkm tonight. Mack and I plan to blow past 50km and hopefully double it.
6/2 - 166.2 - Got a hike and a walk in yesterday....5.73/50km. Lots of stuff to do around the house before we head up to the weekend jobs this evening so morning walk will probably be shorter today, but hopefully we can get out tonight for another one when we get to mom and dad's.
6/3 - DNW - forgot to bring my scale with me so will not be weighing in until Monday. Food yesterday...not bad...but a few beers on the dock when we got here. Walked 3.27km with Mack so we are at 9/50km for our challenge. I also have already been up and walked 2 more with him before I head to work today...I can't remember the last time I went out before breakfast!!
6/4 - DNW - no scale until tomorrow. Busy day at work and the Mackadoodle swam all day so he was a tired old man dog...so no extra walk when I got home but we are at 11.14/50km. Weather has been beautiful....and beers on the dock for sunset is impossible to resist somehow. Food calories were pretty good though so...balance....maybe?
6/5 - 164.6 - so the weekend wasn't a disaster! Back home just for today to, heading back up tomorrow morning for a few days, will bring the scale with me this time.
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CamandJarvis · June 2023

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

31, 5'5"
OSW: 164.2 164.5 164.9 Dec 31, 2022 165.5 Jan 5, 2023
GW: 130-135

Previous Rounds:

R69: 158.1; R70: 156.5; R71: 156.3 R72: 156.3; R73: 155.2; R74: 155.4; R75: 156.1; R76: 155.6; R80: 153.2; R81: 154.3; R82: 154.1; R84: 156.5; R89: 156.7; R91: 160.1; R93: 159.3; R94: 156.1; R98: 154.5; R99: 155.9; R100: 152.8; R101: 149.7; R102: 149.0; R103: 149.0; R104: 146.2; R105: 146.6; R106: 144.6; R107: 146.8; R108: 147.7; R109: 148.1; R110: 150.1; R111: 154.3; R112: 152.6; R113: 151.7; R121: 153.0; R122: 154.8; R123: 153.9; R124: 153.4; R125: 155.6; R126: 152.3; R127: 151.5; R128: 151.0; R129: 151.0; R130: 152.6; R131: 153.9; R132: 150.6; R133: 151.2; R134: 149.3; R135: 149.5; R136: 148.4; R137: 147.9; R138: 148.4; R139: 151.9; R140: 150.4; R141: 150.4; R142: 144.0; R143: 144.2; R144: 147.0; R145: 145.7; R146: 145.9; R147: 145.9; R148: 146.5; R149: 147.3; R150: 146.8; R151: 147.9; R152: 147.7; R153: 147.2; R154: 147.0; R155: 144.7; R157: 146.1; R158: 146.6; R159: 146.3; R160: 150.2; R161: 146.7; R162: 144.6; R163: 146.2; R164: 147.3; R165: 146.3; R166: 148.5; R167: 147; R168: 148.4; R169: 151.4; R170: 148.9; R171: 144.8 R172: DNW; R173: 146.1; R174: 147.9; R175: 145.9; R176: 150.5; R177: 149.3; R179: 150.5; R180: 151.6; R181: DNW; R182: 150.2; R183: 152.9; R184: 153.4; R185: 151.3; R186: 152.3; R187: 151.8; R188: 150.9; R189: 152.6; R190: DNW; R191: 154.8; R192: 155.5; R193: 155.2; R194: 156.5; R195: DNW; R196: 155.7; R197: DNW; R198: 156.1; R199: DNW; R200: DNW; R201: 159.8; R202: 159.7; R203: 160.5; R204: DNW; R205: DNW; R206: 161.7; R207: 163.6; R208: DNW; R209: 164.5; R210: 163.9; R211: DNW; 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; R24: 155.1

Last weight
05/31 - 155.1

Round Goal: 154.x
Workout: 3x training run, 1x 5k race (Sat June 10), regular walks with pups (weather/time permitting), yoga/rowing/stationary bike on non-run days
Nutrition: Log daily

Day, Weight, Comment
6/01 - 155.4
6/02 - DNW
6/03 - DNW
6/04 - 154.3
6/05 - 154.1 - Feeling a tad bloated, but better than before. I'm feeling better in my sinus/throat area, too - not perfect, but definitely improved, so I lowered my herbal remedies which I think has helped with some bloating. I hit my goal of making down to 150-155 before the beach - now to maintain or lose more in the next 6 days! I ran this morning, took Harley while StepDaughter took Smoke. I have officially graduated from C25K! I might start looking into the 5k to 10k training this app has, also free, since I have a 5k in November to train for so I need something to keep me running. We also found out this weekend there's a gym somewhat nearby and with veteran status or first responder (which we are both) we can get a very cheap family (up to 4 people) membership. They have higher tiers (more members) but we only would need 4 during summer and 2 in winter anyway. Might look into it when we come back from the beach.
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Previous Day's Comments

6/01 - Sodium bloat from dinner. Also woke up with a swollen lymph node just on one side and it's uncomfortable to swallow. I pulled out my herbs and capsules to help boost myself a bit to get through this. Hoping it doesn't last long. Godson had strep on Saturday and I was around him beforehand so I'm hoping it's simply that (bacterial) versus a viral infection of sorts. Bacterial is much easier to deal with. Also hoping it doesn't impact my run I'm about to go do. I will take it easy and if I need to stop, I'll walk as my body needs to not overdo it.
6/02 - One swollen lymph node turned to 2 last night. Woke up with quite a bit of pressure pain and it was nearly impossible to swallow. I got up at 2am to do all the things to help relieve symptoms and curled up on the couch. Repeated that once before I gave in and here I am checking in. I'm planning on walking the dogs once I post and hopefully the fresh air will help a bit. I feel okay other than my lower sinus cavity and throat so hopefully I caught it early enough and it won't progress from here.
6/03 - DNP
6/04 - The best part is that I feel (and look) really bloated and this is my scale reading -- I hope that it means I've lost some by sticking to my goals despite being unwell. I'm still battling lymph node issues and now my sinuses are filled with mucus (not in the way of sinus infection, thankfully). I can tell, though, I'm on the mend as of this morning. Less pain and less swelling in my neck. Whew! Didn't get a chance to check in yesterday as it was our monthly Fire Dept Meeting, training, and then we were in charge of leading vehicle maintenance so we scheduled that after lunch. Once done with maintenance, we went swimming until dinnertime, which we realized we didn't thaw anything so I made my homemade pizza. I did listen to my body for lunch, only eating half the wrap and dinner, leaving the last slice I grabbed on my plate rather than eating it because it was there. NSV for sure, on both accounts! Both kiddos are shocked as last summer I was the ONE person who almost always finished their plate but not anymore. I did the same with steak Saturday night - didn't finish my plate when last summer I absolutely wouldn't have wanted the food to go to waste (who was it that made the garbage disposal analogy? I'm not a garbage disposal!) Today is smoked pork loin. Need to go to the store for a couple small items and will grab some sides as those haven't been figured out yet and will pre-log. Also taking the dogs for a walk before the forecasted storms roll in this afternoon/evening once BF wakes up and I can get into something other than PJs and slippers to go out gallivanting in haha!
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jedaschultz · June 2023

Thanks @quiltingjaine for another round.

Hi, I’m Debbie.
I am 60 yr old, 5' 6" female from Missouri.
OSW 213.4 (July 2012)

Round 164 (Round 1) SW 206.6 RGW 205 EW 204 (-2.6)
Round 165 (Round 2) SW 204 RGW 204 EW 205.4 (+1.4)
Round 166 - I skipped this one. Husband started radiation. (+2.4)
Round 167 (Round 3) SW 207.8 RGW EW 207.2 (-.6)
Round 168 (Round 4) SW 207.2 RGW 204 EW 205.8 (-1.4)
Round 169 (Round 5) SW 205.8 RGW 204 EW 206 (+.2) Thanksgiving
Round 170 (Round 6) SW 206. RGW 204 EW 206.8 (+.8)
Round 171 (Round 7) SW 206.8 RGW 204 EW 208.6 (+1.8)
Round 172 (Round 8) SW 208.6 RGW 206 EW 207.8 (-.8)
Round 173 (Round 9) SW 207.8 RGW 205’s EW 208.6 (+.8)
Round 174 (Round 10) SW 208.6 RGW 206 EW 204.6 (-4.0)
Round 175 (Round 11) SW 204.6 RGW 203 EW 207.4 (+2.8)
Round 176 (Round 12) SW 207.4 RGW 205 EW 208.6 (+1.2)
Round 177 (Round 13) SW 208.6 RGW 205 EW 206.2
Round 178 (Round 14) SW 206.2 RGW 205 EW 205.8
Round 179 skipped this one - traveling
Round 180 (Round 15) SW 208 RGW 205 EW 210.2
Round 181 (Round 16) SW 210.2 RGW 209 EW 209.2
Round 182 skipped
Round 183 (Round 17) SW 209.2 RGW 208 EW 208.2
Round 184 (Round 18) SW 208.2 RGW 207 EW 210.2
Round 185 (Round 19) SW 210.2 RGW 208 EW
Round 186 skipped
Round 187 skipped
Round 188 skipped
Round 189 skipped
Round 190 SW 209.6 RGW 209 EW 210
Round 191 SW 210 RGW 209 EW 205.2
Round 192 SW 205.2 RGW 204.2 EW 205.8
Round 193 SW 205.8 RG 205 EW 213.2
Round 194 SW 211.4 RG 207 EW 213.2
Round 195 Skipped
Round 196 SW 210.2 RG 209 EW211
Round 197 SW 211 RG 209 EW
Round 198 Skipped
Round 199 Skipped
Round 200 EW 211.8
Round 201 SW 211.8 RGW 209 EW 210.2
Round 202 SW 210.2 RGW 208 EW 210.6
Round 203 SW 210.6 RGW 209 EW 209.8
Round 204 SW 209.8 RGW 208.4 EW 210
Round 205 SW 210 RGW 208.4EW 208.8
Round 206 208.8 RGW 208 EW
Round 207 skipped
Round 208 skipped
Round 209 skipped
Round 210 SW RGW 209.2 EW
Round 211 SW RGW EW 210.2
Round 212 SW 210.2 RGW 208 EW 208.8
Round 213 skipped
Round 214 skipped
Round 215 skipped
Round 216 skipped
Round 217 skipped
Round 218 SW 204 RGW 202 EW 203.4
Round 219 SW 203.4 RGW 202 EW 201.8
Round 220 SW 201.8 RGW 199.8 EW 200
Round 221 SW 200 RGW 198 EW 199.8
Round 222 SW 199.8 RGW 198 EW 201.4
Round 223 skipped

Round 224 SW RGW 198 EW

6/1 200.8
6/2 200.8
6/3 201
6/4 201.2
6/5 201 Haven’t gone either way. I’m still having a lot of depression and feel lost since DH passed away in March. This grieving process is tough.
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tiabirdie56 · June 2023

Round 225~Thu June 1 2023 ~ Sat June 10 2023

Round 225
June 1 2023 ~ June 10 2023

My name is Tish.
Age: 66
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 260
2023 Start Wgt:Don't know (Jan1)
CW:200.7
RG: 64ozs to 80ozs water

●(Wed•May 31 2023-¤201.6
▪︎Day1▪︎Th•Jun 1-¤200.7
(We•40g Prot; 80ozs water)

▪︎Day2▪Fr•Jun 2-¤201.6
(Th•32g Prot; 80ozs water)

▪︎Day3▪Sa•Jun 3- ¤DNW
(Fr• 76g Prot; 80ozs water)

▪︎Day4▪Su•Jun 4- ¤201
(Sa• 85g Prot; 112ozs water)

■Day5▪Mo•Jun 5-¤200.5
(Su• 55g Prot; 80ozs water)

▪︎Day6▪Tu•Jun 6- ¤
(Mo•g Prot; ozs water)

▪︎Day7•We•Jun 7-¤
(Tu•g Prot; ozs water)

▪︎Day8•Th•Jun 8- ¤
(We•g Prot; ozs water)

▪︎Day9▪TFr•Jun 9- ¤
(Th•g Prot; ozs water)

▪︎Day10▪WSa•Jun 10-¤
(Fr•g Prot; ozs water)

Intermittent Fasting
●Wed•5/31•6pm-22hrs/10pm●
1/Thu•4:30pm-18.5hrs/8pm
2/Fri•5pm-21hrs/8pm
3/Sat•12:30pm-16.5hrs/10pm
4/Sun•2pm-16hrs/8pm
5/Mon•
6/Tue•
7/Wed•
8/Thu•
9/Fri•
●Sat•6/10●

*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
Round 221- 203.7 EW} May 1 2023
Round 222- 203 EW} May 11 2023
Round 223- 202 EW} May 21 2023
Round 224- 201.6 EW} May 31 2023
Round 225- EW} Jun 10 2023

kkay2345 · June 2023

SW: 190.8
CW: 190.8
RGW: 189.8
UGW: 125

SW Round 225 190.8
6/5 - 190.8 - Starting back at it today. I hit a new high today 😫, so time to turn this around.
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Goal 189.8

AR10at50 · June 2023

F58, 5’5
Heaviest: 187 Sept. 2018
RGW Loss: 3lbs.
UGW: 140lbs

6/1-166
6/2-166
6/3-165
6/4-163
6/5-164-I don’t mind the extra pound from dinner. We had deer steaks with gravy and mashed cauliflower. I was buying the frozen mashed cauliflower and started making it myself and freezing it to have it on hand. I just steam a head of cauliflower and put it in the food processor. Then I add one teaspoon of salt then you can add anything else I like adding two tablespoons of butter, two heaping teaspoons of crushed garlic that is sautéed in butter and some heavy cream. I blend it all until it’s the consistency of mashed potatoes. It is probably loaded with calories from the fat, but I like avoiding the carbs that we would be getting in mashed potatoes.

AR10at50 · June 2023

@jedaschultz -Oh, Debbie- I am sorry to hear that your husband passed away. I took such big breaks from MFP and missed out on a lot. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Depression is tough. Be good to yourself, hugs to you.
💚 Karen

jspecies11 · June 2023

Round 225
SW 136.6# end of Round 224
Goals: strength training 3X/week, log food, weight = 135#

6/1 135.5#
6/2 135.4#
6/3 136.0#
6/4 136.0#
6/5 135.0#
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Thank you @quiltingjaine for another round.

jspecies11 · June 2023

@jedaschultz
I haven't gone through what you have but I do know it’s a process that takes time. Thinking of you and hoping that you have someone to talk to.

shmmm3 · June 2023

SW Round 225

SW: 129.0
Round Goals: 🥗🌳 Nature walk every day. Eat a salad every day.🌳🥗 No alcohol two days in a row. And log here everyday, even if only to share a check mark on the day.

Established habits to maintain: No ultra-processed food, fast food, dairy in any form, or added sugar (unless it's a special occasion and the treat is really worth it). Minimize alcohol and maximize water and tea. Yes to whole foods, plant based, and dishes and treats that are truly comforting for my emotions AND my body that's tied up with them.

GW: 127.0 I think I can reasonably make it two pounds down this round if I really try without letting it stress me out. I've been maintaining at 129 without much effort so that is really encouraging to me that I've gotten good at maintaining and my new lifestyle is finally a healthy one that is pleasurable, sustainable, and most importantly, not stressful.

6/1 128.2 Today marks 7 days of daily nature walks and day 3 of a salad everyday. I'm loving the walking. I'm disliking salad less than before so that's progress. I had mimosas for dessert last night which were so delicious and refreshing. To help me remember that alcohol should be limited always and not just when trying to lose weight I'm instituting a no drinking two days in a row policy. Sometimes I'll go all week without one but sometimes I'll find myself drinking every night again. I don't want to have to quit alcohol for a month again to break the habit so the new rule is to help me keep it from becoming habit. Alcohol should be a treat when consumed responsibly, right? And I would be healthier abstaining completely but I'm not interested in conquering that right now. I am treating it like a birthday cake in the freezer. I'll have a small slice when I want it but to keep it from becoming a daily habit I'll make myself take a night off from having a slice. It's not going bad in the fridge. Maybe that'll turn into every third night, fourth night, once a week? We'll see. I know I feel better when it's a treat and not an expectation.
6/2 129.0 ✔️ really stressful day but followed through with my intentions. Plan for today is to do a gentle walk. A friend was moving apartments and I lifted so much! When she would say that a particular box or piece of furniture was really heavy I got surprised at how easily I lifted it and carried it and set it down without being out of breath or straining. It was so cool to see the real life ramifications of home bodyweight strength training and she complimented me on my strength! It felt so good to be able to be helpful in that way. Who needs men? JK. My husband's superior strength was a necessity with a wardrobe but the two of us did it

6/3 129.6 I almost didn't weigh in today because I had a desserts fest all afternoon and into the evening. Sugar heavy day but no alcohol yesterday so I'll have a glass at dinner tonight. Planning on an early evening walk since I didn't get out for it yesterday. I've been trying to remind myself to have better posture when I walk and it feels so weird and hard to do but after just a week or so of doing it I can feel soreness in muscles in my deep core, within my back. Those must be the ones working to keep me upright. I never would have guessed that just walking with good posture would end up being like strength training but it seems to be doing something so I'll keep at it. Breakfast and lunch today were lacking greens so a big salad for dinner tonight.
6/4 129.6 Scale is moving nowhere but I've been exploring the outside more and did a trail hike I haven't been on in 3 years. Afterwards I saw my lower body reflection in a tinted store window and my thought was, 'that looks like a fit person's legs.' What a great chance to see myself in shorts how others see me. I'm trying to see myself with the same perception in my mirror at home. My knee is a little painful today so I'll do strengthening exercises today and back to walking tomorrow. My beer last night was a little heavy and I left half in the bottle completely voluntarily. Win!

6/1 128.2
6/2 129.0
6/3 129.6
6/4 129.6
6/5 130.4 This is straight up confusing. I can usually eyeball if my weight will be higher based on how bloated I look but this doesn't follow. After it read this number I checked my measurements to compare from my recent lowest weight of 123 and for a really big surprise it showed I was down half an inch in my lower belly! My upper waist is the same as then, my biceps are slightly smaller, my hips are up an inch (I don't mind at all since I've been working on combating my pancake butt that happened from my initial big weight loss). I'm grateful I took measurements then to compare to now because I was about to be really disheartened since I feel like I'm doing everything right and I look flatter in the mirror but the scale is higher. Goes to show it's just one of many potential numbers to measure progress. Crisis adverted! Also, my husband made an incredible vegan lentil curry last week that I'm now addicted to do he has to make it again. The recipe called for almond butter whisked into the coconut milk. Delicious!
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RenaPink11 · June 2023

45F, 5'5"
Highest Weight: 250
Current Weight: 169.8
Ultimate Goal Weight: 150

Goals: 10k+ steps per day
Cardio 5 days a week
Weights 3 days a week
At least a 30 minute walk on Sat & Sun

SW Round 225 - 169.8

6/1 169.8 - I didn't update the last few days of the last round. I got lazy. I still went to the gym, but my sessions weren't very motivated. I was in a slump. I did get a good walk in at lunch today. Check in yesterday with my weight loss Dr. She said since my weight has been hovering around the same spot the last few months, that she just wants me to focus on maintaining for the next month and not necessarily losing so my body can adjust to the weight I have lost and "reset" and then work at losing again. She still wants me to maintain my gym sessions and calorie counting but focus on being fit and not so focused on losing. I have 19.8 lbs to hit my ultimate goal and I've been getting discouraged. Maybe this is the reset that I need to get my motivation back. I know the closer I get to my goal, the slower the weight loss will be. I ate like complete crap yesterday and my weight dropped today. I was shocked! LOL I was expecting the scale to yell WTF at me!

6/2 - ⬇️ 169.4 - Yesterday I logged 12,523 steps 🎉🎉🎉 I’m only about a 1/3 of that so far today. Meetings at work and driving most of the day presented a challenge for my steps. I’m going to go take a walk here in a few. Water intake is good today, but I had a high sodium lunch so hoping it doesn’t hurt the scale tomorrow.

6/3 - ⬇️169.0 Yesterday I logged 11,221 steps 🎉 Today is my grandson's birthday party, so that means 4 hours of driving in the car. Not sure how my steps will end up today. We will see...

6/4 - ⬆️ 170.8 Pizza and birthday cake

I was able to get in a walk when I got home from my grandson's birthday party so my steps for yesterday topped out at 11,080. Today is a rest day for me so I will still take a walk, but not focus on hitting over 10k steps.

6/5 - ⬇️ 170.4 My steps were at 7,702 for yesterday. Not as bad as I thought they would be. I'm working in the office today so I will have to get creative on getting my steps in throughout the day so I'm not getting them all in this evening. I've come to terms with just maintaining my weight at this level so my body can heal, adjust, and level out. I was a bit bummed since my goal is only 18ish lbs away, but once again My weightloss goal does not have a deadline I need to remind myself of that.

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JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS - Round 225!

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