🌺🌸July Daily Weighing and Logging Challenge 🌺🌸

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  • Buckeyebabe7l7
    Buckeyebabe7l7 Posts: 603 Member
    My name is Kelly. I am 52 and watch my grandkids 5 days a week. I watch 4 of them 5 days a weeks and 6 on Wednesdays so I keep busy with babies all week. They are all 3yrs and under. I weigh weekly. This daily group accountability is awesome! I absolutely love this group.

    Goals for July:
    Walk for 30 minutes a day 6 days a week
    Log all my food daily
    Hit at least 10,000 steps 6 days a week

    SW:262
    July SW:177
    July GW:167
    UGW:150

    July
    1. Logged, rest day
    2. Walked, logged, 15k+
    3. Walked, logged, 10k+
    4. Walked, logged, 14k+
    5. Walked, logged, 18k+
    6. Walked, logged, 21k+
    7. Walked, logged, 24k+
    8. Walked, logged, 13k+, weight 173 😊
    9. Logged, rest day
    10. Walked, logged, 23k+
    11. Walked, logged, 23k+
    12. Walked, logged, 24k+
    13. Walked, logged, 25k+ (first time I have hit 25k...and I am beat)
    14. Walked, logged, 17k+
    15. Logged and was over...I decided to treat myself today. 😊 , weight 171
    16. Walked, logged, 10k+
    17. Walked, logged, 23k+
    18. Walked, logged, 21k+
    19. Walked, logged, 24k+
    20. Walked, logged, 25k+
    21. Walked, logged, 21k+
    22. Logged, rest day, weight 168 😊
    23. Walked, logged, 16k+
    24. Walked, logged, 10k+
    25. Walked, logged, 25k+
    26. Walked, logged, 17k+
    27. Walked, logged, 21k+
  • joans1976
    joans1976 Posts: 2,201 Member
    edited July 2023
    Hello, I’m Amanda, a crazy cat lady from Michigan. July is already here! This is a wonderful, supportive, non-judgemental bunch!

    SW: 250
    CW: 199 (as of 6/29)
    July GW: 199

    7/1: DNW
    7/2: DNW
    7/3: 198.6
    7/4: 198.6
    7/5: 198.6
    7/6: 198.6
    7/7: DNW
    7/8: 199.6
    7/9-7/19: fell off the face of the earth
    7/20: 201.6
    My clothes and my lymphedema are telling me I’m gaining so I’m very surprised at a mere 2 pound weight gain. I’m trying not to be troubled by being out of Onederland.
    7/21: 200.8
    7/22: 200.8
    7/23: 199.9
    I actually changed my July goal from 195 to 199 a few days ago-is that cheating? Will the MFP rulers come and strike me down? 😵
    7/24: 200
    Whoops! I overslept this morning so I couldn’t post but I’m trying to show up every day. It was one heck of a Monday!
    7/25: 200.8
    Yuck.
    I have today off work but actually have 5 appointments, 3 of them being medical. Let the fun begin!
    7/26: 199.9
    Like @jm216 said boing boing boing!
    7/27: 198.6 (!)
    Ladies, I dont know what I did to have the Gods smile upon me but not only did I have a woosh during the night, I woke up for the first time in about 10 months without being in excruciating pain! It feels so nice!
    7/28: 199.4

  • iLive2Walk
    iLive2Walk Posts: 5,397 Member
    @deepwoodslady Forgive me - but what is TMI?
    @joans1976 Water is tough for me - I have a weak bladder in the bathroom all day and all night. 🤣
  • iLive2Walk
    iLive2Walk Posts: 5,397 Member
    'm Darlene. I'm 62. I'm Married, and have one kid (28) and one pup (Monty). I have been retired since 2020.

    July Goals
    Lose 4 pounds ⚖️
    Log 175+ Miles on Fitbit 🏃‍♂️ Hit the 1,500 fitbit miles mark towards my 2,023 in 2,023.
    Drink 6-8 Glasses of Water Daily 💦
    Read daily 📖
    Do something creative daily - Knit, Crochet, Color, puzzel etc. 🧶 🖍️ 🧩

    Highest Weight - 227
    Jan Loss - 9 Pound
    Feb Loss - 5 pounds
    March Loss - 5 Pounds
    April Loss - 8 Pounds
    May Loss - 5.2 Pounds
    June to Date - 6.4 Pounds
    June Ending weight to date: 188.4

    Total weight lost to date: 38.6 Pounds

    Goal Weight - 160 (May change as I get closer)
    July 1: DNW - Had a girls overnight (me and my two sisters) at Foxwood Casino. A lot of fun!
    July 2: 187.4 😁
    July 3: 188.2
    July 4: 187 😁
    July 5: 186.8 😁 Had a quiet 4th of July - just hubby and me. It rained all day, but we did get in an outside walk in the AM.
    July 6: 187.2
    July 7: 186.6 - Leaving for Nashville in a couple hours. Won't be back until Tuesday AM. I'm going to go off plan and have fun - but am sure that I won't binge as much as I did in the past. Have a wonderful weekend.
    July 12: 189.6 Had a wonderful time in Nashville with family; it was fun, but not somewhere I would visit again. Too crowded for my taste; guess I'm getting old. Now back to it!
    July 13: 189.5
    July 14: 187.6 That was a pleasant surprise - Getting closer to my pre-vacation weight.
    July 15: 186.6 😁 I'm back!
    July 16: 187 - It was short lived, but expected. We were visiting my husband's 91 year old cousin and ate more than I should with no exercise. Was under my calorie limit, but the salt gets me every time.
    July 17: 186.4 😁
    July 18: 186.2 😁
    July 19: 186.2 :|
    July 20: 185.8 😁
    July 21: 186.2 ☹️
    July 22: 185.4 😁
    July 23: 185.2 😁 I met this milestone yesterday!
    July 24: 185.6 ☹️
    July 25: 185.4
    July 26: 185.2 I have a tough week coming up. Friends from college moved to FL a couple of years ago. When they come back home for a visit they stay with us. They are arriving this afternoon and will be here a week. They are big eaters and drinkers. They know that I am on a goal to get healthy, but . . . . I am excited to see them, but feel the pressure already. Wish me luck.
    July 27: 185 😁
    July 28: 184.4 😁
  • gomifune
    gomifune Posts: 446 Member
    Start weight: 206
    Goal weight: 146
    July goal weight: 172

    January end weight: 200.7
    February end weight: 192.1
    March end weight: 185.6
    April end weight: 179.1
    May end weight: 177.7
    June end weight: 177.6

    🌺🌸July
    1 176.3
    2 177.0
    3 176.2
    4 176.7
    5 174.8
    6 176.1
    7 176.1
    8 176.0
    9 176.1
    10 176.3
    11 176.7
    12 176.8
    13 177.6
    14 176.9
    15 177.4
    16 176.5
    17 177.7
    18 177.3
    19 177.3
    20 177.4
    21 177.2
    22 176.7
    23 177.2
    24 177.2
    25 176.1
    26 176.5
    27 176.1
    28 176.7
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,168 Member
    ddainiak wrote: »
    @deepwoodslady Forgive me - but what is TMI?
    @joans1976 Water is tough for me - I have a weak bladder in the bathroom all day and all night. 🤣

    @ddainiak TMI (too much info) equals potty #2
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,168 Member
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    My name is Donna. I am 5’ 5” tall, 63 years old and from the Michigan USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.
    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



    Starting Weight (from June 30th): 198.2
    Goal: (Five lb Loss) 193.2
    Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx


    Mini challenge: My monthly goal is always about 5 pounds per month. HOWEVER, I never seem to make that. I will continue to keep that goal because it Should Be achievable (even though it is not for me) but never say never, right? So, Between Independence Day Holiday (July 4th) and Labor Day Holiday (Sept 4th) I will weigh somewhere, ANYWHERE in the 180’s. I don’t care if it’s on the brim. I’ve got to start getting further away from the 200’s again! Starting Weight on 7/4 is 195.4.


    **************************************ONE DAY, ONE STEP, ONE DECISION AT A TIME************************************


    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


    07/01-197.8-(Trend Weight 197.4)-

    07/02-197.6-(Trend Weight 197.5)-

    07/03-196.6-(Trend Weight 197.4)-

    07/04-195.4-(Trend Weight 197.2)-

    07/05-195.4-(Trend Weight 197.0)-

    07/06-196.6-(Trend Weight 197.0)-

    07/07-195.6-(Trend Weight 196.8)-

    07/08-195.8-(Trend Weight 196.7)-

    07/09-195.6-(Trend Weight 196.6)-

    07/10-194.4-(Trend Weight 196.4)-

    07/11-197.8-(Trend Weight 196.5)-

    07/12-196.4-(Trend Weight 196.5)-

    07/13-195.2-(Trend Weight 196.4)-

    07/14-196.8-(Trend Weight 196.4)-

    07/15-196.8-(Trend Weight 196.4)-

    07/16-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    07/17-198.4-(Trend Weight 197.2)-

    07/18-198.4-(Trend Weight 197.3)-

    07/19-197.8-(Trend Weight 197.4)-

    07/20-196.6-(Trend Weight 197.3)-

    07/21-194.4-(Trend Weight 197.0)-

    07/22-195.6-(Trend Weight 197.0)-

    07/23-195.2-(Trend Weight 196.8)-

    07/24-193.8-(Trend Weight 196.5)-

    07/25-194.0-(Trend Weight 196.2)-

    07/26-193.8-(Trend Weight 196.0)-

    07/27-194.6-(Trend Weight 196.0)- I stayed within my calorie margins but was over on carbs. TMI would also help. Hot, hot, hot here today for Michigan. No air conditioning so I pulled the cooler air in all night in anticipation and the curtains are closed today. I was going to go out of town to shop but I already feel like a wet rag that is only partially wrung out so home I stay! I will have no problem getting in my strength training but to get my heart rate up in exercise could be dangerous in this house or outside. If I do anything, it will be if we get any relief tonight.

    07/28-194.8-(Trend Weight 195.8)- Just a slight fluctuation probably due to no TMI yesterday or this morning. I’m very pleased with the way my trend weight has been coming down. I’m not quite sure why I lost so much more weight last week than this week. I’m going over my logged foods and seeing that I ate less avocado this week and more starches (pasta or potatoes) although it all fit into my macros and allowances for both calories and carbs. How a diabetic handles these and stores this as fat makes a difference for me, even when I don't want to accept it. I will limit that this week and go back to my standard sides more often. I am also going to tweak my MFP goals again to get a better balance of calories/carbs. Logging everything and being able to look back on it really helps!

    07/29-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
    07/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
    07/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
  • Buckeyebabe7l7
    Buckeyebabe7l7 Posts: 603 Member
    My name is Kelly. I am 52 and watch my grandkids 5 days a week. I watch 4 of them 5 days a weeks and 6 on Wednesdays so I keep busy with babies all week. They are all 3yrs and under. I weigh weekly. This daily group accountability is awesome! I absolutely love this group.

    Goals for July:
    Walk for 30 minutes a day 6 days a week
    Log all my food daily
    Hit at least 10,000 steps 6 days a week

    SW:262
    July SW:177
    July GW:167
    UGW:150

    July
    1. Logged, rest day
    2. Walked, logged, 15k+
    3. Walked, logged, 10k+
    4. Walked, logged, 14k+
    5. Walked, logged, 18k+
    6. Walked, logged, 21k+
    7. Walked, logged, 24k+
    8. Walked, logged, 13k+, weight 173 😊
    9. Logged, rest day
    10. Walked, logged, 23k+
    11. Walked, logged, 23k+
    12. Walked, logged, 24k+
    13. Walked, logged, 25k+ (first time I have hit 25k...and I am beat)
    14. Walked, logged, 17k+
    15. Logged and was over...I decided to treat myself today. 😊 , weight 171
    16. Walked, logged, 10k+
    17. Walked, logged, 23k+
    18. Walked, logged, 21k+
    19. Walked, logged, 24k+
    20. Walked, logged, 25k+
    21. Walked, logged, 21k+
    22. Logged, rest day, weight 168 😊
    23. Walked, logged, 16k+
    24. Walked, logged, 10k+
    25. Walked, logged, 25k+
    26. Walked, logged, 17k+
    27. Walked, logged, 21k+
    28. Walked, logged, 16k+
  • imaginemary
    imaginemary Posts: 39 Member
    Just logging in makes me focus more. Still 170, still doing IF and keto but much more precisely keto.

    Travelers from Austria Germany and New Jersey had their stolen luggage and personal papers dumped in front of our house today. We spent a lot of time doing detective work based on their papers to get in touch and get their things returned and/or picked up by police. My empathy kicks in rather strong and makes me feel upset...but the actual sweetness of the tourists really reminds me how good people are.
  • BittersweetVita
    BittersweetVita Posts: 745 Member
    Hi, Everyone! I am a 5'4", 45 year-old married female with four kids. I am a two-time cancer survivor, which put me into Early Menopause, and also have Hypothyroidism. I am currently dealing with sciatica and muscle deconditioning, which means I need to focus on calories in and out while I am recovering by building flexibility and strength through physical therapy. I have had a rough couple of months with my current muscle issues, losing my grandmother, losing my job, and my husband trying to recover from cervical fusion surgery, but I am grateful to have a new month to start again and keep the hope alive!

    Goals for July:
    1. Find a great new job and enjoy this extra time with my kids.
    2. Create a meal plan for myself and my family.
    3. Daily PT and walking.
    4. Organize and minimize my house and belongings.

    Weight Tracking for July:
    7/01: 190.7
    7/02: 188.5 - Surprise there.
    7/03: DNW
    7/04: 185.7 - Weight loss due to sickness.
    7/05: 188.1 - Rehydrating and eating solid food again.
    7/06: DNW
    7/07: DNW
    7/08: DNW
    7/09: 189.6
    7/10: DNW - sick last night
    7/11: 187.8 - Dehydration I believe and not weight loss.
    7/12: 186.7 - Still thinking dehydration, but will keep my eyes on this.
    7/13: 186.5
    7/14: 186.5 - Holding steady. Very interesting if this is real progress.
    7/15: 186.3
    7/16: 185.4
    7/17: 187.0 - Ate late, not great, and over calories.
    7/18: 184.5 - Interesting.
    7/19: 186.5 - Late dinner.
    7/20: 184.3
    7/21: 183.9
    7/22: DNW
    7/23: 183.2
    7/24: 182.5 - Been hyper focused on cleaning and organizing due to stress.
    7/25: 181.5
    7/26: 183.0
    7/27: DNW
    7/28: 184.5 - Eating late and over calories.
  • BittersweetVita
    BittersweetVita Posts: 745 Member
    @joans1976 - What you wrote is what I have been thinking about these past two days. I too am now 46, so things are slowing down, but I also think losing so much muscle mass from our cancer treatments has added to slowing down our metabolisms. Just a few days of being over 1100/1200 calories is making me pack the weight back on again. Buy after looking at the charts of @jm216 and @gomifune, I think these ups and downs might be normal fluctuations that we need as we try to lose weight.
  • Buckeyebabe7l7
    Buckeyebabe7l7 Posts: 603 Member
    @joans1976 - What you wrote is what I have been thinking about these past two days. I too am now 46, so things are slowing down, but I also think losing so much muscle mass from our cancer treatments has added to slowing down our metabolisms. Just a few days of being over 1100/1200 calories is making me pack the weight back on again. Buy after looking at the charts of @jm216 and @gomifune, I think these ups and downs might be normal fluctuations that we need as we try to lose weight.

    I wonder if after a certain age for some women if the standard 1200 calorie diet is accurate. I know this is supposed to be the minimum for losing weight but I don't think that works for everyone.
  • gomifune
    gomifune Posts: 446 Member
    Start weight: 206
    Goal weight: 146
    July goal weight: 172

    January end weight: 200.7
    February end weight: 192.1
    March end weight: 185.6
    April end weight: 179.1
    May end weight: 177.7
    June end weight: 177.6

    🌺🌸July
    1 176.3
    2 177.0
    3 176.2
    4 176.7
    5 174.8
    6 176.1
    7 176.1
    8 176.0
    9 176.1
    10 176.3
    11 176.7
    12 176.8
    13 177.6
    14 176.9
    15 177.4
    16 176.5
    17 177.7
    18 177.3
    19 177.3
    20 177.4
    21 177.2
    22 176.7
    23 177.2
    24 177.2
    25 176.1
    26 176.5
    27 176.1
    28 176.7
    29 176.9
  • iLive2Walk
    iLive2Walk Posts: 5,397 Member

    'm Darlene. I'm 62. I'm Married, and have one kid (28) and one pup (Monty). I have been retired since 2020.

    July Goals
    Lose 4 pounds ⚖️
    Log 175+ Miles on Fitbit 🏃‍♂️ Hit the 1,500 fitbit miles mark towards my 2,023 in 2,023.
    Drink 6-8 Glasses of Water Daily 💦
    Read daily 📖
    Do something creative daily - Knit, Crochet, Color, puzzel etc. 🧶 🖍️ 🧩

    Highest Weight - 227
    Jan Loss - 9 Pound
    Feb Loss - 5 pounds
    March Loss - 5 Pounds
    April Loss - 8 Pounds
    May Loss - 5.2 Pounds
    June to Date - 6.4 Pounds
    June Ending weight to date: 188.4

    Total weight lost to date: 38.6 Pounds

    Goal Weight - 160 (May change as I get closer)
    July 1: DNW - Had a girls overnight (me and my two sisters) at Foxwood Casino. A lot of fun!
    July 2: 187.4 😁
    July 3: 188.2
    July 4: 187 😁
    July 5: 186.8 😁 Had a quiet 4th of July - just hubby and me. It rained all day, but we did get in an outside walk in the AM.
    July 6: 187.2
    July 7: 186.6 - Leaving for Nashville in a couple hours. Won't be back until Tuesday AM. I'm going to go off plan and have fun - but am sure that I won't binge as much as I did in the past. Have a wonderful weekend.
    July 12: 189.6 Had a wonderful time in Nashville with family; it was fun, but not somewhere I would visit again. Too crowded for my taste; guess I'm getting old. Now back to it!
    July 13: 189.5
    July 14: 187.6 That was a pleasant surprise - Getting closer to my pre-vacation weight.
    July 15: 186.6 😁 I'm back!
    July 16: 187 - It was short lived, but expected. We were visiting my husband's 91 year old cousin and ate more than I should with no exercise. Was under my calorie limit, but the salt gets me every time.
    July 17: 186.4 😁
    July 18: 186.2 😁
    July 19: 186.2 :|
    July 20: 185.8 😁
    July 21: 186.2 ☹️
    July 22: 185.4 😁
    July 23: 185.2 😁 I met this milestone yesterday!
    July 24: 185.6 ☹️
    July 25: 185.4
    July 26: 185.2 I have a tough week coming up. Friends from college moved to FL a couple of years ago. When they come back home for a visit they stay with us. They are arriving this afternoon and will be here a week. They are big eaters and drinkers. They know that I am on a goal to get healthy, but . . . . I am excited to see them, but feel the pressure already. Wish me luck.
    July 27: 185 😁
    July 28: 184.4 😁
    July 29: 184.4
    @ddainiak TMI (too much info) equals potty #2

    Now I get it! I'm a little slow.😁

  • joans1976
    joans1976 Posts: 2,201 Member
    @joans1976 - What you wrote is what I have been thinking about these past two days. I too am now 46, so things are slowing down, but I also think losing so much muscle mass from our cancer treatments has added to slowing down our metabolisms. Just a few days of being over 1100/1200 calories is making me pack the weight back on again. Buy after looking at the charts of @jm216 and @gomifune, I think these ups and downs might be normal fluctuations that we need as we try to lose weight.

    I wonder if after a certain age for some women if the standard 1200 calorie diet is accurate. I know this is supposed to be the minimum for losing weight but I don't think that works for everyone.

    The other day the doctor said (for me) to make sure I am eating enough. She said gone are they days when I could restrict calories (meaning 1000 or 1200) for a few days and lose 5 pounds. I kind of remember doing that when I was in my 20’s and *thought* I was overweight and honestly I’ve tried it a few times in my older age. It doesn’t really work anymore. I lose maybe 1/2 a pound. I feel like a salty meal can affect my weight by 3 pounds now!
    @BittersweetVita I am going to start something called “cancer rehab” and from what I can gather it addresses physical and emotional issues from dealing with cancer. I know I’ve lost muscle and I definitely want to ask about my arm with lymphedema, I’ve been babying it but to what detriment?
  • joans1976
    joans1976 Posts: 2,201 Member
    Hello, I’m Amanda, a crazy cat lady from Michigan. July is already here! This is a wonderful, supportive, non-judgemental bunch!

    SW: 250
    CW: 199 (as of 6/29)
    July GW: 199

    7/1: DNW
    7/2: DNW
    7/3: 198.6
    7/4: 198.6
    7/5: 198.6
    7/6: 198.6
    7/7: DNW
    7/8: 199.6
    7/9-7/19: fell off the face of the earth
    7/20: 201.6
    My clothes and my lymphedema are telling me I’m gaining so I’m very surprised at a mere 2 pound weight gain. I’m trying not to be troubled by being out of Onederland.
    7/21: 200.8
    7/22: 200.8
    7/23: 199.9
    I actually changed my July goal from 195 to 199 a few days ago-is that cheating? Will the MFP rulers come and strike me down? 😵
    7/24: 200
    Whoops! I overslept this morning so I couldn’t post but I’m trying to show up every day. It was one heck of a Monday!
    7/25: 200.8
    Yuck.
    I have today off work but actually have 5 appointments, 3 of them being medical. Let the fun begin!
    7/26: 199.9
    Like @jm216 said boing boing boing!
    7/27: 198.6 (!)
    Ladies, I dont know what I did to have the Gods smile upon me but not only did I have a woosh during the night, I woke up for the first time in about 10 months without being in excruciating pain! It feels so nice!
    7/28: 199.4
    7/29: 199.4
    I get stuck here a lot.
    I have 2 days off here and want to make the most of them! After that, only 4 days of work then vacation!


  • Melwillbehealthy
    Melwillbehealthy Posts: 894 Member
    Hi ladies,

    I’ve been missing in action a little lately. My diet is off the rails and I don’t know why. I have been very busy babysitting my grandkids this week. It does tire me out but I really don’t know why I can’t focus on my eating.

    I’m still cooking healthy dinners, but eating too much at night I’m scared. to stand on the scale, but I’m going to try tomorrow.

    I haven’t been able to swim or do my stretching class this past week and I’m wondering if that has affected my whole outlook on eating. This really is silly because it’s very serious for my health right now. Every pound I lose is significant to my future health and I know that. I’m annoyed with myself right now.

    Hopefully, I’ll be back to normal tomorrow. I’m babysitting 3 more kiddies today. It’s miserable weather here, and can’t go outside , but helping out my daughter who’s trying to take a course. I may just take them to Costco for lunch.
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,168 Member
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    My name is Donna. I am 5’ 5” tall, 63 years old and from the Michigan USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.
    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



    Starting Weight (from June 30th): 198.2
    Goal: (Five lb Loss) 193.2
    Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx


    Mini challenge: My monthly goal is always about 5 pounds per month. HOWEVER, I never seem to make that. I will continue to keep that goal because it Should Be achievable (even though it is not for me) but never say never, right? So, Between Independence Day Holiday (July 4th) and Labor Day Holiday (Sept 4th) I will weigh somewhere, ANYWHERE in the 180’s. I don’t care if it’s on the brim. I’ve got to start getting further away from the 200’s again! Starting Weight on 7/4 is 195.4.


    **************************************ONE DAY, ONE STEP, ONE DECISION AT A TIME************************************


    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


    07/01-197.8-(Trend Weight 197.4)-

    07/02-197.6-(Trend Weight 197.5)-

    07/03-196.6-(Trend Weight 197.4)-

    07/04-195.4-(Trend Weight 197.2)-

    07/05-195.4-(Trend Weight 197.0)-

    07/06-196.6-(Trend Weight 197.0)-

    07/07-195.6-(Trend Weight 196.8)-

    07/08-195.8-(Trend Weight 196.7)-

    07/09-195.6-(Trend Weight 196.6)-

    07/10-194.4-(Trend Weight 196.4)-

    07/11-197.8-(Trend Weight 196.5)-

    07/12-196.4-(Trend Weight 196.5)-

    07/13-195.2-(Trend Weight 196.4)-

    07/14-196.8-(Trend Weight 196.4)-

    07/15-196.8-(Trend Weight 196.4)-

    07/16-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    07/17-198.4-(Trend Weight 197.2)-

    07/18-198.4-(Trend Weight 197.3)-

    07/19-197.8-(Trend Weight 197.4)-

    07/20-196.6-(Trend Weight 197.3)-

    07/21-194.4-(Trend Weight 197.0)-

    07/22-195.6-(Trend Weight 197.0)-

    07/23-195.2-(Trend Weight 196.8)-

    07/24-193.8-(Trend Weight 196.5)-

    07/25-194.0-(Trend Weight 196.2)-

    07/26-193.8-(Trend Weight 196.0)-

    07/27-194.6-(Trend Weight 196.0)-

    07/28-194.8-(Trend Weight 195.8)- Just a slight fluctuation probably due to no TMI yesterday or this morning. I’m very pleased with the way my trend weight has been coming down. I’m not quite sure why I lost so much more weight last week than this week. I’m going over my logged foods and seeing that I ate less avocado this week and more starches (pasta or potatoes) although it all fit into my macros and allowances for both calories and carbs. How a diabetic handles these and stores this as fat makes a difference for me, even when I don't want to accept it. I will limit that this week and go back to my standard sides more often. I am also going to tweak my MFP goals again to get a better balance of calories/carbs. Logging everything and being able to look back on it really helps!

    07/29-194.6-(Trend Weight 195.7)- Boy oh Boy was I EVER TEED OFF last night, and still yet today. I bought 3 cases of Lipton Green Tea Citrus for a refreshing drink in the heat. I have been drinking them off and on for a couple of weeks now. I THOUGHT I bought the diet version that I’ve bought before. Last night when my daughter picked up my DGS (after I babysat) I offered her some and she checked the label for aspartame which she is allergic to. The 2nd ingredient was sugar. REAL SUGAR. I had to see for myself, and I went through the roof! The 100 calories I could live with, but it had 33 carbs for the bottle. 33, my friends! That comes uncomfortably close to my goal for the entire day! How in the world did I buy the regular and not diet? Were they on the wrong spot on the shelf? Was I in that big of a hurry that I just didn’t pay attention? Luckily I love to eat my sweets, not drink them so I have not had one every day, but I have had one 2 or 3 times per week for weeks and weeks now. This may have caused a few of my stalls! It certainly has affected my glucose numbers. Anyway, I sent them all home with my daughter so she can sneak a little healthy green tea in from time to time. She’ll prolly take them to work as she works in a hot factory in Quality Control. I had one yesterday too, before I knew. Weight fluctuated back down so I’m grateful for that. Overall I’ve done better this round, but how much better could it have been this round or the previous couple of rounds? I’m still SEETHING!

    07/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
    07/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
  • Buckeyebabe7l7
    Buckeyebabe7l7 Posts: 603 Member
    Hi ladies,

    I’ve been missing in action a little lately. My diet is off the rails and I don’t know why. I have been very busy babysitting my grandkids this week. It does tire me out but I really don’t know why I can’t focus on my eating.

    I’m still cooking healthy dinners, but eating too much at night I’m scared. to stand on the scale, but I’m going to try tomorrow.

    I haven’t been able to swim or do my stretching class this past week and I’m wondering if that has affected my whole outlook on eating. This really is silly because it’s very serious for my health right now. Every pound I lose is significant to my future health and I know that. I’m annoyed with myself right now.

    Hopefully, I’ll be back to normal tomorrow. I’m babysitting 3 more kiddies today. It’s miserable weather here, and can’t go outside , but helping out my daughter who’s trying to take a course. I may just take them to Costco for lunch.

    I babysit my grands too and I can attest it is HARD work at our age and it does tire you out. Don't be too hard on yourself. Do the best you can and know that babysitting the grands is important and special time. Just keep your focus on your goals and what you know is right with your diet and don't let slip ups dictate your mindset. Just evaluate what you did and try to improve each day. You got this!
  • Buckeyebabe7l7
    Buckeyebabe7l7 Posts: 603 Member
    edited July 2023
    joans1976 wrote: »
    The other day the doctor said (for me) to make sure I am eating enough. She said gone are they days when I could restrict calories (meaning 1000 or 1200) for a few days and lose 5 pounds. I kind of remember doing that when I was in my 20’s and *thought* I was overweight and honestly I’ve tried it a few times in my older age. It doesn’t really work anymore. I lose maybe 1/2 a pound. I feel like a salty meal can affect my weight by 3 pounds now!

    I agree we should eat enough on a daily basis but I wonder if some people require less than 1200 calories on a daily basis to lose weight. I guess I hate anything that is a standard for everyone. I really feel like everyone is so unique and don't always fit in the box that is put out there as the way it is for all.
  • Buckeyebabe7l7
    Buckeyebabe7l7 Posts: 603 Member
    edited July 2023
    My name is Kelly. I am 52 and watch my grandkids 5 days a week. I watch 4 of them 5 days a weeks and 6 on Wednesdays so I keep busy with babies all week. They are all 3yrs and under. I weigh weekly. This daily group accountability is awesome! I absolutely love this group.

    Goals for July:
    Walk for 30 minutes a day 6 days a week
    Log all my food daily
    Hit at least 10,000 steps 6 days a week

    SW:262
    July SW:177
    July GW:167
    UGW:150

    July
    1. Logged, rest day
    2. Walked, logged, 15k+
    3. Walked, logged, 10k+
    4. Walked, logged, 14k+
    5. Walked, logged, 18k+
    6. Walked, logged, 21k+
    7. Walked, logged, 24k+
    8. Walked, logged, 13k+, weight 173 😊
    9. Logged, rest day
    10. Walked, logged, 23k+
    11. Walked, logged, 23k+
    12. Walked, logged, 24k+
    13. Walked, logged, 25k+ (first time I have hit 25k...and I am beat)
    14. Walked, logged, 17k+
    15. Logged and was over...I decided to treat myself today. 😊 , weight 171
    16. Walked, logged, 10k+
    17. Walked, logged, 23k+
    18. Walked, logged, 21k+
    19. Walked, logged, 24k+
    20. Walked, logged, 25k+
    21. Walked, logged, 21k+
    22. Logged, rest day, weight 168 😊
    23. Walked, logged, 16k+
    24. Walked, logged, 10k+
    25. Walked, logged, 25k+
    26. Walked, logged, 17k+
    27. Walked, logged, 21k+
    28. Walked, logged, 16k+
    29. Logged, rest day, weight 166 😊 Hit my goal for the month!🎉
  • joans1976
    joans1976 Posts: 2,201 Member
    Kelly! You are only a few pounds away from having lost 100 pounds!!! What a milestone! I love seeing your hard work and think it’s amazing what you do with those babies by yourself! @Buckeyebabe7l7
  • joans1976
    joans1976 Posts: 2,201 Member
    Hello, I’m Amanda, a crazy cat lady from Michigan. July is already here! This is a wonderful, supportive, non-judgemental bunch!

    SW: 250
    CW: 199 (as of 6/29)
    July GW: 199

    7/1: DNW
    7/2: DNW
    7/3: 198.6
    7/4: 198.6
    7/5: 198.6
    7/6: 198.6
    7/7: DNW
    7/8: 199.6
    7/9-7/19: fell off the face of the earth
    7/20: 201.6
    My clothes and my lymphedema are telling me I’m gaining so I’m very surprised at a mere 2 pound weight gain. I’m trying not to be troubled by being out of Onederland.
    7/21: 200.8
    7/22: 200.8
    7/23: 199.9
    I actually changed my July goal from 195 to 199 a few days ago-is that cheating? Will the MFP rulers come and strike me down? 😵
    7/24: 200
    Whoops! I overslept this morning so I couldn’t post but I’m trying to show up every day. It was one heck of a Monday!
    7/25: 200.8
    Yuck.
    I have today off work but actually have 5 appointments, 3 of them being medical. Let the fun begin!
    7/26: 199.9
    Like @jm216 said boing boing boing!
    7/27: 198.6 (!)
    Ladies, I dont know what I did to have the Gods smile upon me but not only did I have a woosh during the night, I woke up for the first time in about 10 months without being in excruciating pain! It feels so nice!
    7/28: 199.4
    7/29: 199.4
    I get stuck here.
    7/30: 199.4
    This is almost laughable.
    A reprieve from the heat today. I’m in Michigan so I know our heat hasn’t been like the rest of the US but it’s nice to have a little break from it.


  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,964 Member
    edited July 2023
    Hello, I’m Jill. 🥰I’m 53, 5’7” and I live in Michigan. My hubby and I have 2 kids.
    My son graduated from college on May 6th and my daughter is now officially a sophomore in college.

    My goals for July:

    🏡 Yardwork
    🤿 Swim
    📝 Log consistently
    🐶 Walk and train puppies
    🥗 Continue the high-protein, lower carb, lower fat plan

    Starting weight January 1st: 224.5
    January weight lost: 7.7 pounds
    February weight lost: 5 pounds
    March weight lost: 6 pounds
    April weight lost: 6.5 pounds
    May weight lost: 2.6 pounds
    June weight lost: 1.6

    🌺🌸July
    1: 199.6
    2: 198.5
    3: 198.8
    4: 198.7
    5: 199.6
    6: 200.5 🎶Whoop.. there it is.. whoop there it is!🎶 My July 4th festivities have caught up with me and now the leftover chips and cupcakes have been consumed… mostly by me. I’m not mad at myself… it’s just time to get things moving back to healthier.

    I’m a cruncher by nature, so on the way to work I’ll pick up a veg tray as my chip substitution for the next few days.

    Plus, swimming makes me ravenous! I need these easy healthy snacks to conquer the munchies!

    July 7: 200
    July 8: 199.2
    July 9: 199.6
    July 10: 200.1
    July 11: 199.8 experiencing some yo-yo-ing🪀
    It’s all good though. Right now I’m very happy with my progress. I like being at and under 200 pounds since this has been my goal for a long time.
    July 12: 198.8
    July 13: 201.3 saw this one coming… time to get snacking back to better choices. Today is my Monday, so I’m back at the office.
    July 14: 201.3
    July 15: 202.1….too much pizza last night. I have to remember that I can have pizza…. Just not ALL of it! 🤣
    July 16: 201… happy with progress in the right direction.
    July17- 200.9
    July 18- 200.3…. So close!
    July 19- 200.6… I am 1 pound away from my July start weight…. This is my new July goal. I’d like to lose that 1 pound and be at maintenance this month.
    July 20- 200.4 👍 love the slow creep in the right direction.
    July 21- 199.8… happy 💃🏻 🕺🏻
    July 22- 200.2
    July 23- 198.8
    July 24- 202.2
    July 25- 198.1 🪀 boing boing boing
    July 26- 197.5
    July 27- 197.2 👍🥰
    July 28- 200.1
    July 29- 200.3
    July 30- 200.2


    Jill🥰
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,168 Member
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    My name is Donna. I am 5’ 5” tall, 63 years old and from the Michigan USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.
    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



    Starting Weight (from June 30th): 198.2
    Goal: (Five lb Loss) 193.2
    Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx


    Mini challenge: My monthly goal is always about 5 pounds per month. HOWEVER, I never seem to make that. I will continue to keep that goal because it Should Be achievable (even though it is not for me) but never say never, right? So, Between Independence Day Holiday (July 4th) and Labor Day Holiday (Sept 4th) I will weigh somewhere, ANYWHERE in the 180’s. I don’t care if it’s on the brim. I’ve got to start getting further away from the 200’s again! Starting Weight on 7/4 is 195.4.


    **************************************ONE DAY, ONE STEP, ONE DECISION AT A TIME************************************


    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


    07/01-197.8-(Trend Weight 197.4)-

    07/02-197.6-(Trend Weight 197.5)-

    07/03-196.6-(Trend Weight 197.4)-

    07/04-195.4-(Trend Weight 197.2)-

    07/05-195.4-(Trend Weight 197.0)-

    07/06-196.6-(Trend Weight 197.0)-

    07/07-195.6-(Trend Weight 196.8)-

    07/08-195.8-(Trend Weight 196.7)-

    07/09-195.6-(Trend Weight 196.6)-

    07/10-194.4-(Trend Weight 196.4)-

    07/11-197.8-(Trend Weight 196.5)-

    07/12-196.4-(Trend Weight 196.5)-

    07/13-195.2-(Trend Weight 196.4)-

    07/14-196.8-(Trend Weight 196.4)-

    07/15-196.8-(Trend Weight 196.4)-

    07/16-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    07/17-198.4-(Trend Weight 197.2)-

    07/18-198.4-(Trend Weight 197.3)-

    07/19-197.8-(Trend Weight 197.4)-

    07/20-196.6-(Trend Weight 197.3)-

    07/21-194.4-(Trend Weight 197.0)-

    07/22-195.6-(Trend Weight 197.0)-

    07/23-195.2-(Trend Weight 196.8)-

    07/24-193.8-(Trend Weight 196.5)-

    07/25-194.0-(Trend Weight 196.2)-

    07/26-193.8-(Trend Weight 196.0)-

    07/27-194.6-(Trend Weight 196.0)-

    07/28-194.8-(Trend Weight 195.8)-

    07/29-194.6-(Trend Weight 195.7)- Boy oh Boy was I EVER TEED OFF last night, and still yet today. I bought 3 cases of Lipton Green Tea Citrus for a refreshing drink in the heat. I have been drinking them off and on for a couple of weeks now. I THOUGHT I bought the diet version that I’ve bought before. Last night when my daughter picked up my DGS (after I babysat) I offered her some and she checked the label for aspartame which she is allergic to. The 2nd ingredient was sugar. REAL SUGAR. I had to see for myself, and I went through the roof! The 100 calories I could live with, but it had 33 carbs for the bottle. 33, my friends! That comes uncomfortably close to my goal for the entire day! How in the world did I buy the regular and not diet? Were they on the wrong spot on the shelf? Was I in that big of a hurry that I just didn’t pay attention? Luckily I love to eat my sweets, not drink them so I have not had one every day, but I have had one 2 or 3 times per week for weeks and weeks now. This may have caused a few of my stalls! It certainly has affected my glucose numbers. Anyway, I sent them all home with my daughter so she can sneak a little healthy green tea in from time to time. She’ll prolly take them to work as she works in a hot factory in Quality Control. I had one yesterday too, before I knew. Weight fluctuated back down so I’m grateful for that. Overall I’ve done better this round, but how much better could it have been this round or the previous couple of rounds? I’m still SEETHING!

    07/30-194.2-(Trend Weight 195.6)- I am doing well this round. I’m down exactly 4 pounds. That is really good for me in a month. However, I would have to lose one full pound overnight to make goal and I don’t think that is going to happen. However, it wouldn’t be the first time….. We’ll see what happens. I’m planning a perfect day today. NO SELF SABOTAGE DONNA, PLEEEEEEASE!!!

    07/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
  • Buckeyebabe7l7
    Buckeyebabe7l7 Posts: 603 Member
    joans1976 wrote: »
    Kelly! You are only a few pounds away from having lost 100 pounds!!! What a milestone! I love seeing your hard work and think it’s amazing what you do with those babies by yourself! @Buckeyebabe7l7

    Thanks! I can't believe how close I am the the century mark. Losing all this weight certainly helps me be able to keep up with all the grands. 😊
  • Buckeyebabe7l7
    Buckeyebabe7l7 Posts: 603 Member
    My name is Kelly. I am 52 and watch my grandkids 5 days a week. I watch 4 of them 5 days a weeks and 6 on Wednesdays so I keep busy with babies all week. They are all 3yrs and under. I weigh weekly. This daily group accountability is awesome! I absolutely love this group.

    Goals for July:
    Walk for 30 minutes a day 6 days a week
    Log all my food daily
    Hit at least 10,000 steps 6 days a week

    SW:262
    July SW:177
    July GW:167
    UGW:150

    July
    1. Logged, rest day
    2. Walked, logged, 15k+
    3. Walked, logged, 10k+
    4. Walked, logged, 14k+
    5. Walked, logged, 18k+
    6. Walked, logged, 21k+
    7. Walked, logged, 24k+
    8. Walked, logged, 13k+, weight 173 😊
    9. Logged, rest day
    10. Walked, logged, 23k+
    11. Walked, logged, 23k+
    12. Walked, logged, 24k+
    13. Walked, logged, 25k+ (first time I have hit 25k...and I am beat)
    14. Walked, logged, 17k+
    15. Logged and was over...I decided to treat myself today. 😊 , weight 171
    16. Walked, logged, 10k+
    17. Walked, logged, 23k+
    18. Walked, logged, 21k+
    19. Walked, logged, 24k+
    20. Walked, logged, 25k+
    21. Walked, logged, 21k+
    22. Logged, rest day, weight 168 😊
    23. Walked, logged, 16k+
    24. Walked, logged, 10k+
    25. Walked, logged, 25k+
    26. Walked, logged, 17k+
    27. Walked, logged, 21k+
    28. Walked, logged, 16k+
    29. Logged, rest day, weight 166 😊 Hit my goal for the month!🎉
    30. Walked, logged, 10k+
  • iLive2Walk
    iLive2Walk Posts: 5,397 Member
    edited July 2023
    I'm Darlene. I'm 62. I'm Married, and have one kid (28) and one pup (Monty). I have been retired since 2020.

    July Goals
    Lose 4 pounds ⚖️
    Log 175+ Miles on Fitbit 🏃‍♂️ Hit the 1,500 fitbit miles mark towards my 2,023 in 2,023.
    Drink 6-8 Glasses of Water Daily 💦
    Read daily 📖
    Do something creative daily - Knit, Crochet, Color, puzzel etc. 🧶 🖍️ 🧩

    Highest Weight - 227
    Jan Loss - 9 Pound
    Feb Loss - 5 pounds
    March Loss - 5 Pounds
    April Loss - 8 Pounds
    May Loss - 5.2 Pounds
    June to Date - 6.4 Pounds
    June Ending weight to date: 188.4

    Total weight lost to date: 38.6 Pounds

    Goal Weight - 160 (May change as I get closer)
    July 1: DNW - Had a girls overnight (me and my two sisters) at Foxwood Casino. A lot of fun!
    July 2: 187.4 😁
    July 3: 188.2
    July 4: 187 😁
    July 5: 186.8 😁 Had a quiet 4th of July - just hubby and me. It rained all day, but we did get in an outside walk in the AM.
    July 6: 187.2
    July 7: 186.6 - Leaving for Nashville in a couple hours. Won't be back until Tuesday AM. I'm going to go off plan and have fun - but am sure that I won't binge as much as I did in the past. Have a wonderful weekend.
    July 12: 189.6 Had a wonderful time in Nashville with family; it was fun, but not somewhere I would visit again. Too crowded for my taste; guess I'm getting old. Now back to it!
    July 13: 189.5
    July 14: 187.6 That was a pleasant surprise - Getting closer to my pre-vacation weight.
    July 15: 186.6 😁 I'm back!
    July 16: 187 - It was short lived, but expected. We were visiting my husband's 91 year old cousin and ate more than I should with no exercise. Was under my calorie limit, but the salt gets me every time.
    July 17: 186.4 😁
    July 18: 186.2 😁
    July 19: 186.2 :|
    July 20: 185.8 😁
    July 21: 186.2 ☹️
    July 22: 185.4 😁
    July 23: 185.2 😁 I met this milestone yesterday!
    July 24: 185.6 ☹️
    July 25: 185.4
    July 26: 185.2 I have a tough week coming up. Friends from college moved to FL a couple of years ago. When they come back home for a visit they stay with us. They are arriving this afternoon and will be here a week. They are big eaters and drinkers. They know that I am on a goal to get healthy, but . . . . I am excited to see them, but feel the pressure already. Wish me luck.
    July 27: 185 😁
    July 28: 184.4 😁
    July 29: 184.4
    July 30: DNW
    July 31: 187.4 ☹️ Two days of free for all. We had a group of college friends come over for a party to see our friends from Florida. Too much salt, too much booze. I made my 4 pound goal just for a second - now down just a pound this month. First time I haven't made my 1 pound a month goal - but it was expected. Looking forward to a better August.
  • joans1976
    joans1976 Posts: 2,201 Member
    Hello, I’m Amanda, a crazy cat lady from Michigan! July is already here! This is a wonderful, supportive, non-judgemental bunch!

    SW: 250
    CW: 199 (as of 6/29)
    July GW: 199

    7/1: DNW
    7/2: DNW
    7/3: 198.6
    7/4: 198.6
    7/5: 198.6
    7/6: 198.6
    7/7: DNW
    7/8: 199.6
    7/9-7/19: fell off the face of the earth
    7/20: 201.6
    My clothes and my lymphedema are telling me I’m gaining so I’m very surprised at a mere 2 pound weight gain. I’m trying not to be troubled by being out of Onederland.
    7/21: 200.8
    7/22: 200.8
    7/23: 199.9
    I actually changed my July goal from 195 to 199 a few days ago-is that cheating? Will the MFP rulers come and strike me down? 😵
    7/24: 200
    Whoops! I overslept this morning so I couldn’t post but I’m trying to show up every day. It was one heck of a Monday!
    7/25: 200.8
    Yuck.
    I have today off work but actually have 5 appointments, 3 of them being medical. Let the fun begin!
    7/26: 199.9
    Like @jm216 said boing boing boing!
    7/27: 198.6 (!)
    Ladies, I dont know what I did to have the Gods smile upon me but not only did I have a woosh during the night, I woke up for the first time in about 10 months without being in excruciating pain! It feels so nice!
    7/28: 199.4
    7/29: 199.4
    I get stuck here.
    7/30: 199.4
    This is almost laughable.
    A reprieve from the heat today. I’m in Michigan so I know our heat hasn’t been like the rest of the US but it’s nice to have a little break from it.
    7/31: 199.9
    Yowch! Coming in at the end of the month by the skin of my teeth! I woke up in the Mondayest of Monday moods today. I will spare you ladies the details 🙄
    See you in August.