June 2023 Maintainers' Check-in

Name Lesley
Age: 72
Height: 153 cm (5’ 0.5”)
Total weight lost: 22.5 kg (approx. 50 lb)
Time it took to lose: 9 months

How long in maintenance: 4 years!!
Maintenance weight range: 48 – 51 kg (106 – 112 lbs)

Average weight recorded from 2018: max 72.5 kg in July, 56 kg in Dec
Average weight 2019: 49.8 kg – reached goal weight in April, average since then 48.7 kg
Average weight for 2020 49.3 kg (109 lb)
Average weight for 2021 49.3 kg (109 lb)
Average weight for 2022 49.9 kg (110 lb)


Average weight recorded for September 50 kg (111 lb)
Average weight recorded for October 50.9 kg (112 lb)
Average weight recorded for November 50.5 kg (111 lb)
Average weight recorded for December 51.3 kg (113 lb)

Average weight recorded for January: 50.7 kg (112 lb)
Average weight recorded for February: 50.1 kg (110.5 lb)
Average weight recorded for March: 49.1 kg (108 lb)
Average weight recorded for April: 48.3 kg (106 lb)
Average weight recorded for May: 49.3 kg (109 lb) – surgery May 19th

June 5th: 49.3 kg (trend 49.9 kg)
June 12th: 48.9 kg (trend 49.3 kg)
June 19th 49.5 kg (trend 49.3 kg)


Successes:
More than 4 weeks post-op and all is going well.
I was down in the park on Saturday and Sunday, enjoying the sunshine, meeting friends. We have live music in the park on Sunday afternoons in summer and I was able to dance without pain.

Struggles:
Not sleeping well. The surgeon wanted me to sleep on my back for the first 6 weeks, the physiotherapist said I could lie on my side but I have to support the operated leg with pillows between my legs. It’s not very conducive to a relaxed environment, constantly worrying about dislocating my hip while turning over in bed.

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Name: Terri
Age: 77
Height: 5’2”
Total weight lost: 95 lbs
Time it took to lose: 5 years
How long in maintenance: Started maintenance August 2019
Maintenance weight range: after going onto maintenance I continued to lose weight very slowly, so started reducing my maintenance ceiling. I am currently at a fairly steady weight.
Initially: < 150
Amended: < 145
Currently: < 140
• Average weight recap
Average weight recorded for
2020: 147.9
2021: 141.8
2022: 138.6
2023:
Jan: 132.9
Feb: 132.8
Mar: 131.6
Apr: 133.7 (I had an operation in April which temporarily put my weight up several lbs and skewed the average)
May: 133.6

JUNE
Week ending:
June 01: 133.7
June 08: 133.6
June 15: 134.2
June 22: 134.1
June 29:
June 30:

Successes
• Back to what is a new normal for me.
• Pre-logging food for the day ahead
• Healthy snacks factored into calorie budget
• Solid Habits development
• Maintaining mindful focus on health and fitness
• Cutting myself some slack on the daily ups and downs
• Finding enjoyable ways to move. If you don’t enjoy it, then it’s difficult to motivate yourself
• I found some great seated Pilates videos from Pat, The girl with the Pilates Mat., and some cardio with body weight videos that I like. YouTube is such a useful resource.

Struggles:
• Remembering to adjust the intensity of my exercise regimen to take account of medical advice
• Managing the possible weight increase with increased toning strength work

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HEAVIEST weight: 175.4 in early 2013.
Total Weight lost: 30 pounds
Time it took to lose: ~6 months
How long in maintenance: Since July 2018 -- but with some fluctuation outside of goal range.
Maintenance weight range:
Ideally 140-147
Absolutely 138-149
(STILL not sure those are the right answers)

Weight History:
Average weight Week of...

May 29 - June 4 ............................ 155.2
June 5 - 11 ...................................... 155.1
June 12 - 18 ................................... 155.1
June 19 - 25 ................................... 153.2
June 26 - July 3 .............................

Success of the week: I got to help an organization with a big annual event. I was given a physically demanding job that was critical in the event being successful. The staff thanked me very much, and even though I'm sore now, I might do it again next year. Normally they have me help with on-water safety. This weekend I was baggage hauler and mover of tables, chairs, plates, cups, glasses, water, and... All the things.

Struggle of the week: I also helped the same organization with an on-river trash clean-up. It is depressing how much there is, and it keeps coming back.

lesdarts180 wrote: »

Name Lesley
Age: 72
Height: 153 cm (5’ 0.5”)
Total weight lost: 22.5 kg (approx. 50 lb)
Time it took to lose: 9 months

How long in maintenance: 4 years!!
Maintenance weight range: 48 – 51 kg (106 – 112 lbs)

Average weight recorded from 2018: max 72.5 kg in July, 56 kg in Dec
Average weight 2019: 49.8 kg – reached goal weight in April, average since then 48.7 kg
Average weight for 2020 49.3 kg (109 lb)
Average weight for 2021 49.3 kg (109 lb)
Average weight for 2022 49.9 kg (110 lb)


Average weight recorded for September 50 kg (111 lb)
Average weight recorded for October 50.9 kg (112 lb)
Average weight recorded for November 50.5 kg (111 lb)
Average weight recorded for December 51.3 kg (113 lb)

Average weight recorded for January: 50.7 kg (112 lb)
Average weight recorded for February: 50.1 kg (110.5 lb)
Average weight recorded for March: 49.1 kg (108 lb)
Average weight recorded for April: 48.3 kg (106 lb)
Average weight recorded for May: 49.3 kg (109 lb) – surgery May 19th

June 5th: 49.3 kg (trend 49.9 kg)
June 12th: 48.9 kg (trend 49.3 kg)
June 19th: 49.5 kg (trend 49.3 kg)
June 26th: 49.4 kg (trend 49.3 kg)

Successes:
I’m finishing June in a good place – post-op recovery going well and weight at goal. Pain free for the first time for years, and it has made such a difference to my mental health as well as the obvious improvement in activity levels.


No real struggles this week.

@lesdarts180
You amaze & inspire me constantly- I am thrilled that you are pain free ❣️ CONGRATULATIONS!!

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Name: Terri
Age: 77
Height: 5’2”
Total weight lost: 95 lbs
Time it took to lose: 5 years
How long in maintenance: Started maintenance August 2019
Maintenance weight range: after going onto maintenance I continued to lose weight very slowly, so started reducing my maintenance ceiling. I am currently at a fairly steady weight.
Initially: < 150
Amended: < 145
Currently: < 140
• Average weight recap
Average weight recorded for
2020: 147.9
2021: 141.8
2022: 138.6
2023:
Jan: 132.9
Feb: 132.8
Mar: 131.6
Apr: 133.7 (I had an operation in April which temporarily put my weight up several lbs and skewed the average)
May: 133.6

JUNE
Week ending:
June 01: 133.7
June 08: 133.6
June 15: 134.2
June 22: 134.1
June 29: 133.9
June 30:

Successes
• Back to what is a new normal for me.
• Pre-logging food for the day ahead
• Healthy snacks factored into calorie budget
• Solid Habits development
• Maintaining mindful focus on health and fitness
• Cutting myself some slack on the daily ups and downs
• Finding enjoyable ways to move. If you don’t enjoy it, then it’s difficult to motivate yourself
• I found some great seated Pilates videos from Rachel, The girl with the Pilates Mat., and some cardio with body weight videos that I like. YouTube is such a useful resource.

Struggles:
• Remembering to adjust the intensity of my exercise regimen to take account of medical advice
• Managing the possible weight increase with increased toning strength work

🦋🪲🐞🪲🦋🪲🐞🪲🦋🪲🐞🪲🦋

Name: Alice
Age: 39
Height: 1m70
How long in maintenance: since February 2023
Maintenance weight range: 65-68kg

Average weight recorded for February 2023: 66,2 kg
Average weight recorded for March 2023: 66,9 kg
Average weight recorded for April 2023: 67,6 kg
Average weight recorded for May 2023: 67,4 kg
Average weight recorded for June 2023: 67,5 kg

July 3rd: 67,6kg