Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 231
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58 5’5
Sept. 2014 187lbs.
UGW-139
RGW-160
7/31-163
8/1-163
8/2-164
8/3-DNW
8/6-166 - Headed out for a cruise in Alaska tomorrow and hoping I don’t fall for the crappy food. Hoping to get plenty of exercise.6 -
65 yr young F, 5ft 4 Round 231 (my 162nd). Thank you @quiltingjaine for the new round.
Goal this round is yet again the same as last; to get back under and stay under 139. Holiday to Menorca is now in 42 days, I still need to crack on & lose a few pounds I’ll be needing to purchase a bigger size in holiday clothes, and I do not want to do that: time is running out! So, 42 days, 4 rounds at a pound per round should easily get me to where I want to be, only I can do it, I’ve done it before so I can do it again if I knuckle down!! Really try to stay on track. After all I am what I eat in more ways than one, my whole demeanour is totally different when I am happy with myself!!Achieved goal weigh of 125lb in summer 2016 by losing 66lb and then gradually gained between 7 and 11 since then & didn't want to gain any more, it’s taken me 75 rounds to achieve my under 130 target; back to maintenance!! But then I crept up again, so need to get back to around 134. A healthy lifestyle must be a permanent way of life.
End of round 69 134.2 lbs
End of round 70 133.6
End of round 71 132.4
End of round 72 133.2
End of round 73 132.8
End of round 74 132
End of round 75 131.4
End of round 76 130.2
End of round 77 132.4
End of round 78 134.4
End of round 79 132
End of round 80 133.6
End of round 81 133.8
End of round 82 132.4
End of round 83 133.4
End of round 84 133
End of round 85 131.6
End of round 86 133.0
End of round 87 134.8
End of round 88 132.8 (2 pounds lost)
End of round 89 138.2 (5.4 pounds gained)
End of round 90 135 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 91 132.8 (2.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 92 133 (0.2 pound up from end of last round)
End of round 93 135.6 (2.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 94 135.8 (0.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 95 134.4 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 96 134.4 (no loss no gain!!)
End of round 97 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 98 133.4 (1.6 down from end of last round)
End of round 99 134.4 (1 up from end of last; not bad for Christmas period!)
End of round 100 133.4 (1 down from end of last round)
End of round 101 137.2 (3.8 pounds up)
End of round 102 136 (1.2 pounds down from last round – not bad considering Dad unexpectedly passed away 3 days before end of round & I went totally off plan & no walking!)
End of round 103 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down from last round – better!)
End of round 104 – 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 105 – 133.6 (1.4 down from end of last round)
End of round 106 – 133.6 (same as last round)
End of round 107 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 108 – 134.2 (0.6 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 109 – 135.6 (1.4 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 110 – 133.2 (2.4 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 111 – 133.2 (same as last round)
End of round 112 – 133.6 (increase of 0.4)
End of round 113 – 132.8 (0.8 down from end of last round)
End of round 114 – 136 (3.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 115 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 116 – 133.4 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 117 – 135.4 (2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 118 – 136 (1.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 119 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down)
End of round 120 – 135.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 121 – 135.2 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 122 – 133.2 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 123 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 124 - 134.8 (2.4 pounds up)
End of round 125 - 135 (0.2 pounds up) – get a grip!!!
End of round 126 - 135 - same as last round
End of round 127 - 133.8 (1.2 pounds down
End of round 128 - 133.4 (0.4 pound down)
End of round 129 - 134.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 130 - 133 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 131 - 133.6 (0.6 up)
End of round 132 – 134 (0.4 up)
End of round 133 – 134 .4 (0.4 up)
End of round 134 – 132.2 (2.2 pounds down) see what not binging can do!!
End of round 135 – 131.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 136 – 132.8 (1 pound up – happy for Christmas period, lower than at this time for many years!)
End of round 137 – 134 (1.2 pound up ugh!!)
End of round 138 - 131.2 (2.8 pounds down)
End of round 139 – 130.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 140 – 132.4 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 141 – 131 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 142 – 129.8 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 143 – 130.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 144 – 130.2 (0.6 pounds down)
End of round 145 – 132 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 146 – 133.8 (1.8 pounds up – again!!)
End of round 147 – 133.2 (0.6 down)
End of round 148 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 149 – 132.4
End of round 150 – 133.8 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 151 – 135.8 (2 pounds up)
End of round 152 – 134 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 153 – 135.4 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 154 – 132.2 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 155 - 133.6 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 156 - 134 (0.4 pounds up)
End of round 157 - 133.6 (0.4 pounds down)
End of round 158 – 135.4 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 159 – 134.4 (1 pound down)
End of round 160 – 135.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 161 – 134.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 162 – 133.6 (0.6 down)
End of round 163 – 136.2 (2.6 up)
End of round 164 – 136 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 165 – 135.8 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 166 – 136 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 167 – 138 (2 pounds up)
End of round 168 – 135 (3 pounds down)
End of round 169 – 134.4 (0.6 pound down)
End of round 170 – 133 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 171 – 135.4 (2.4 up)
End of round 172 – 135.6 (0.2 up)
End of round 173 – 137.6 (2 pounds up)
End of round 174 – 135.2 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 175 – 138 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 176 – did not complete (away on family holiday)
End of round 177 – 138
End or round 178 – 137.8 (0.2 down)
End of round 179 – 139.4 (1.6 pounds up)
End of round 180 – 137 (2.4 pounds lost)
End of round 181 – 139.2 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 182 – 135.6 (3.6 pounds down)
End of round 183 – 138.2 (2.4 up)
End of round 184 - 136 (2.2 pounds down)
End of round 185 – 136.4 (0.4 gain)
End of round 186 – 136.4 (same)
End of round 187 – 138.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 188 – DNW (away for Queen's platinum jubilee celebrations)
End of round 189 – 139.2
End of round 190 – 139.8
End of round 191 – 139.8
End of round 192 – 138.8 (1 pound lost)
End of round 193 – 138.2 (0.6 lost)
End of round 194 – 136.4 (1.8 lost)
End of round 195 – 139.2 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 196 – 138 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 197 – 138.2 (0.2 up)
End of round 198 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 199 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 200 – 138.8 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 201 – 138.2 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 202 – 137.8 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 203 – 137.6 (loss of 0.2)
End of round 204 – 135.8 (1.8 pounds lost)
End of round 205 – 135.6(0.6 pound lost)
End of round 206 – 135.4 (0.2 pound lost)
End of round 207 – 136.4 (1 pound gain) (Caravan Christmas Party Rally)
End of round 208 - 137.2 (0.8 pound gain)
End of round 209 - 137.4 (0.2 pound gain) (Christmas period)
End of round 210 – DNW (Lanzarote holiday)
End of round 211 – 138.2
End of round 212 – 139.8
End of round 213 – 139
End of round 214 – 138.2 (1.2 pounds loss)
End of round 215 – 139.2 (1 pound up)
End of round 216 – 136.6 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 217 – 137.8 (1.2 pounds up)
End of round 218 – 140.4 (2.6 pounds up – need to reverse this trend!)
End of round 219 – 139.8 (0.6 down)
End of round 220 – DNW
End of round 221 – 140.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 222 – 139.8 (1 pound down)
End of round 223 – 140 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 224 – 139.2 (0.8 pound down)
End of round 225 – 139.4 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 226 – 141 (1.6 pound up)
End of round 227 – 139.8 (1.2 pound down)
End of round 228 – 139.6 (0.2 pound down) 10.07.23
End of round 229 – 140.2 (0.6 pound up)
End of round 230 – 139.8 (0.4 down)
SW Round 231
7/31 142.4 – ugghh ! bad binge day yesterday, must try harder, today is a new day, new week & new round, need to make this round count.
8/1 141.8 – 8.82 miles walked, 60% exercise calories eaten back.
8/2 140 - 6.4 miles walked before I went to meet DS’s for day out in Shrewsbury including lunch, made sensible choices, but 103 calories over.
8/3. 140 -12 53 miles walked, just over a third of exercise calories eaten back.
8/4. 139.4 - travelled over the border into Wales towing our caravan for a 10 day split venue break with DH. Racked up 5.86 miles walking exploring the local village & immediate surrounding area, 185 calories over.
8/5. 139.4 - 12.87 miles walked along the Montgomery canal to Newtown & back, today will be more challenging as rain forecast all day & woke up to it!! So a lie in, coffee in bed and dinners crossed for a window! Can't even go swimming cuz I discovered a verruca on the ball of my foot last night😪. Less than 50% exercise calories eaten back.
8/6 138.8 - terribly wet day yesterday only managed 45 minutes of structured walking, the rest of the 3.42 miles was made up around a garden centre & Powis Castle hence 387 calories over.
8/7 138.6 - 13.28 miles walked (made up for day before!), Went opposite way along the canal to Berriew, a picturesque Welsh village, had to dodge a few showers! Just over 60% exercise calories eaten back.
8/8
8/9
👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!!6 -
39 years old. 5'5" from Greece...Glad to be back!
Many things happened and lost somewhat my way in terms of weight... So here I am again in this community of wonderful people to encourage and get encouragement from!!:)
Gained approximately 40 pounds (20kgr)..
Tried drastic measures to get back to track, but to no avail... So I am now taking it one day at a time, with baby steps and realistic -hmmmmm- goals!
CW 173.5 lbs (78.7 kgr)
GW for the 10 days 165 lbs (75 kgr)
UGW 125 lbs (57 kgr)
8/02 -173.5 lbs (78.7 kgr) (last night I tried the treadmill after soooo long, next step some streching!)
8/03 -173.5 lbs (78.7 kgr) Same. Somehow my body refuses to lose weight daily... Even 100 gramms... Eventhough I went for 90 min walk with healthy food choices
Perhaps I will need to adjust my 10 days goal..We will see!
8/04 - 173.2 lbs (78.6kgr) Be carefull what you wish for....I almost had a stroke when I went up the scale this morning.... Mindfull and healthy food choices, plus water plus mild exercise (only had time for a 30 min brisk walk) and just 100 gramms down... Deep breaths...this is a marathon not a spint , but I sure wouldn't mind some progress... Hopefully tomorrow the scale wont be stuck!
8/05 - VACATION!!! Much needed..No scale but mindful of the food choices! Late night drinks, instead of sugary cocktails, justsome jin and tonic or white wine...
8/06 - VACATION!! Well the grilled sardines were to die for.. I take that as a win, But alas I fell of the fried zucchini wagon!!!! And I enjoyed it!! hehehehe..
Just kidding.. I ate some but I am proud that there were still some on the table after I stopped eating! Not a very active weekend -mostly I lounged by the beach with a book!
8/07 -173.2 lbs (78.6kgr) No surprise.. I am mostly ok with the food intake of the weekend but the activity aspect, and the calories burned from exercising, were zero! That's ok.. It is becoming more profound though that I need to majorly adjust my goals, or make huge changes for food and activity.. We shall see..
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Round 231
SW :127
RSW: 121.04
RGW: 120.06
UGW: 118
7/31- 121.04,- Running late this morning, off to PT- should er really bothering me, comb of too much pickleball but I think I overdid my exercises too. 2 minutes resting squats so far. Got dressed and had to undress to weigh myself...need to start off right. Love when 10 days starts on a Monday.
8/1- 121.4, Its fun to entertain yourself- I kind of binged yesterday, was feeling sorry for myself, just being kind of pathetic, but God Blessed me- i did go play pickleball last night, actually was virtually painfree after PT, and despite having potato chips for a snack and then I added a lot of unmeasured goodies to my cauliflower pizza, came out even! I was sure I blew it or would at least be bloated which messes me mentally up too. Hope to do better today. 2 minutes squats yesterday.
8/2- 122.0 This was bound to happen- I have been pushing it on calories and sodium- So not exactly sure what affecting me right now, but I am suspicious of the sodium and water retention. i really had a lot of salt yesterday and it always seems to take a day to catch up and a day or two to even out- I am going to try not only rebalance my body but take this moment to try and rebalance my my and not become overly reactionary- Talking great words here- Only time will tell if I have convinced my self- 2:30 squat.
8/3- 121.0 Mr. Toad's Wild Ride over here! I honestly have no idea every morning what the scale will say. Trying to find peace with God in other areas of my life, accepting change and not trying to be controlling. I did not think that meant to except that I can not even control the scale - God is trying to tell me something, hope I will listen. Been suffering with being excessively tired for a week or 2- I have always had trouble sleeping, my natural progesterone is off, it peaks at wrong time of day...but lately have been exhausted, falling asleep at my desk constantly and then wide awake at 11 pm. Started taking my vitamins again, i think I need to check into this, it is getting out of hand.
8/4- 121.0 Had to get up extra early to go to PT, only had time for coffee, weighed myself 2 hours later and after being worked out- so not sure how to interpret this weight. Ate a little more then usual yesterday, not sure why, had a sweet tooth, needed a reason to get up from my desk. Lucky to be going sideways. Doing better on exhaustion, taking my vitamins again now ( tracking really helps) for my soon to be ex-husbands health insurance plan we get a health assessment- so signed up for that yesterday so will get my blood work drawn, see if I am missing some nutrients in my diet. My girlfriend had said stopping drinking milk helped with her migraines, so I gave up milk for several months- but not sure if I simultaneously finally hit menopause and my headaches have finally started subsiding. Last years assessment said I was low on calcium. I have added 4 ounces of milk a day, need to figure out some alternatives for calcium because can not eat cheese, 4 ounces is pushing it on heartburn, oh and allergic to all tree nuts.Sorry just ranting today.
8/5 120.6- Woke up today with a migraine, bummer. I had several last week was hoping was over them for a while. Coffee starting to kick in, yeah! The scale mystery continues. I was very busy yesterday and did not track well, most of the time this does not work in my favor. But I also started Invisalign 4 months ago and it has really stopped the snacking and late night eating. 4 minutes resting squat - but had to pull myself up with counter.
8/6 120.2-Mystery again! I have been watching the funnest, campiest, relaxing Korean romantic comedy on Netflix. I decided to try making some of the food they are constantly talking about on these shows. I made myself a delicious dinner last night I can not pronounce, pre-inputted recipe and was shocked to see it was over 1000 calories for 1 serving- so made few modifications, got it down to 700 something. Remembered the whole idea is we should be able to eat everything we want in moderation. Honestly the modifications did not effect the recipe at all, I have made it several times before might be what I gained weight and am back her again now that I think about it. So to make a short story long- Shocked, SHOCKED I am under because I was definitely over calories yesterday.
8/7 120.0 Tracking seems to be working, and I started to track sodium for the first time -why did I not do that before! Played pickleball the past several days, so fun to be outside and among friends- also such a calorie burner for me. Had some surprises hoisted on me Friday, will need to deal with today... Hope you all have wonderful week planned, and a Blessed day.
8/8
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SW Round 231
F 65, 5’6” HW 172 in 2010.
Adult life averaged 140-145
2014 - down to 128
Last nine years 🎢 128-143. Mostly 135ish. Determined for new normal to rest at 130 max.
7/31 ➡️ 143.6
8/1 ➡️ 143.6
8/2 ➡️ 142.0
8/3 ➡️ 141.0
8/4 ➡️ 141.5
8/5 ➡️ 140.6
8/6 ➡️ 140.6
8/7 ➡️ 140.8
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8/9
8/7
10k ✅ IF ✅ Macros ✅ Calories ✅ 💦💦✅ Journal ✅
8/7 was a great day! I woke up positive & because it was still so hot I went indoors after a brisk 2 1/2 mile walk. Attacked the treadmill attempting to do the 12-3-30. For those that don’t know it’s 12% incline at 3 mph for 30 min - I only did 2.75 mph fo 20 min. (I kept the incline at 12% since I’m prepping for hiking in October). I could’ve pushed to 30 minutes but I was bored. I’ll have to bring a podcast that lasts longer! So I hit my 10k steps early which was really good! 💪🏻
I don’t think I’ve shared that I’m a keto believer. I’ve been low carb for the last nine years. I’ve been successful throughout the years - works for me. Macros this time around are 10/60/30. I usually hit more proteins than fat… I never hit my net carb goal. This week it’s averaged 5/60/35.
I’ve also found that for me, I have to lose weight on a restrictive diet where I can have results quickly. (Slow and steady does not win the race for me.) So three times in nine years I’ve had to lose 15 pounds and take it off quick. (The weight gain is usually over a four to six month window after maintaining for several years.). 145 is my backstop “better stop what you’re doing and lose 15!”
My challenge is alcohol. I don’t drink very often, but when I do, I make VERY BAD food choices and put on weight. I would have a drink 2 to 3 times a week, and bingo, my calories shoot up because I lose all discipline. I really do love food. I love to cook, and I love to taste lots of variety. Oh goodness, and I just love cheese! Cheese, cheese, and more cheese! And, Don’t forget chips& salsa and margaritas! It’s important to log my calories because I could easily eat 3000+ cal a day just because I enjoy good food so much! My issue is quantity. I have a bottomless pit! I really don’t crave junk food or desserts. I just plain ♥️ good food! My BMR is 1430ish and so I must eat below 1100 cal for any weightloss to happen. Each day, this past week, my calories were between 1000 and 1100. I only fell short on 10k steps one day. I closed my activity rings every day but one… so I’m very proud to get back in the self-care groove.
Stop the 🎢 roller coaster!
Let’s do this! 💪🏻🙌🏻👆🏻
8/6
10k ❌ IF ✅ Macros ✅ Calories ✅ 💦💦✅ Journal ✅
Stop the 🎢 roller coaster!
Let’s do this! 💪🏻🙌🏻👆🏻
I hate the freaking scale. I need to make it my friend. I know it will be better tomorrow. At least I’ve lost 3 pounds so far! And, I’ve maintained my efforts for seven days…. Whoo-hoo!
I was on target for all my goals yesterday, except closing my Activity rings…. I WAS A SLOB! With the heat index of 114° yesterday I had ZERO motivation to be active. (We’ve been in a heat wave for about 10 days and I think it’s finally getting to me.) After traveling most of the morning, I just sat on the couch drinking water and watched tennis all afternoon. I usually pump weights while doing this, but not this day. I only got a couple hours sleep the night before, so I was pretty tired. I gave myself permission to take a day off from “closing my rings”.
Today will be a new day! Slept like a brick last night! Sipping my morning coffee and getting ready to embrace the day.
Receiving much insight and motivation from this thread. Thx to all. Have a terrific day!
8/5 Steps are my biggest challenge. I play tennis 4 to 5 times a week, and my Apple Watch does not pick up my steps accurately while playing tennis. Battery also low by 6 PM. I KNOW I get in my activity. Why am I relying on my stupid watch to tell me what I’ve done? I don’t even like that watch! One of my goals is to close all activity circles everyday. (45 min active, 500 active calories, standing 12) Many times I forget to turn on my activity and Boom, I’m devastated that I didn’t close my circles! I have to remember that I’ve done the work, and it doesn’t matter what I read on my less-than-perfect watch.
Another challenge that I have discovered is that ever since I was a young girl probably age 11 or 12 no matter what my weight I have always thought I was “fat”. I’ve always had a large butt and legs. I’ve always felt self-conscious, and the self-consciousness is constant - No matter my weight.
I read the battles in the challenges of everyone recording on a daily basis, and I know that there are gals out there that are struggling more than me. But my struggle is real because for the last 55 years My body image has been in the forefront of my mind. Even when I got down to 128 and was very much in shape I still thought I was BIG! That’s crazy!. I want to feel good and look good but somehow, if I’m a size 2 or a size 16 I always feel the same. My goal is to get past that. Maybe I never will.
My husband never thinks about food. Food is always first and foremost constantly on my mind. The challenge is real.
My hope is to just keep doing what I’m doing. It’s the thought process and self-talk that must change for me to be truly content.
10k ❌ IF ✅ Macros ✅ Calories ✅ 💦💦✅ Journal ✅
Stop the 🎢 roller coaster!
Let’s do this! 💪🏻🙌🏻👆🏻5 -
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; R224: 155.1; R225: 152.2; R226: 154.9; R227: 152.4; R228: 152.5; R229: 152.2; R230: 152.8
Last weight
07/29 - 152.8
Round Goal: 152.x
Workout: Intentional movement 3x/week at least 15 minutes
Nutrition: Log daily
Day, Weight, Comment
7/31 -DNW
8/01 - DNW
8/02 - DNW
8/03 - DNW
8/04 - DNW
8/05 - DNW
8/06 - DNW
8/07 - 152.8 - Yesterday was a good day. I drank my 80oz of water and hit my 10k step goal. I moved every hour and fasted until lunch. I was really good about focusing on hitting all my daily health goals, I had the calories left, and I was craving it for several days so I even allowed myself a small bowl of ice cream (with lactose pills taken, of course). I also found and printed the email that had the NerdFitness intermediate kettlebell workout so I have that to start on this morning. I'm going to walk the pups first, as it's just getting light enough now and I can do kettlebell stuff on work breaks if I don't finish in time. I didn't get to read yesterday so I have lots of catching up on posts to do through the day! It'll be a nice mental break from all the crazy work madness.
8/08
8/09
Previous Day's Comments7/31 - DNP - headed home from baseball game
8/01 - Ended up standing in for 2 softball games unexpectedly last night. Got home late and therefore slept in as long as work would allow. I'm sore, dehydrated, and tired so no weigh-in. I might not weigh at all this round - too much going on. I'll see how I'm feeling or if my curiosity gets the best of me this week. The kids want me to go with them Friday to drop off with their mom which means more travel and an overnight stay (read: sitting long hours in a vehicle and eating out). I may weigh on Friday morning before we leave just to see if I got back down to where I was before this past weekend. I'd be okay simply maintaining the 152.x throughout all this travel. Going to be on my best behavior these next few days.
8/02 - I did step on the scale and it was bouncing around the 153.2 range but I did not let it stop and record. It was enough to give me an idea of where I am so I can slowly adjust today and tomorrow. I was over on calories a significant amount yesterday but I never once felt overly full or stuffed, just content and satisfied so I'm alright with that. It was a very lazy day, I didn't even hit 5,000 steps and no workout so that was a huge reason for it. Today I've finished my last kettlebell workout and walked the dogs. I'm aiming to hit my 10k steps and move every hour goals. Dinner is at Fam's tonight as a goodbye for the kids and I've pre-logged as estimates what I think will be involved.
8/03 - I'm not doing well about sticking to habits on this short week. Went to Fam's as a goodbye, LittleBro requested egg drop soup and fried rice - hello sodium bloat. I also went back for seconds prematurely and ended up well overstuffed. Oops. You'd think I'd know by now! Hopefully today is better. I'm making homemade biscuits with sausage gravy (all from scratch) since BF and LittleBro both wanted it. I walked the dogs already and will continue to move through the day as well as stretch. My legs are still incredibly sore from Monday's softball. Oof. I'm so out of shape
8/04 - I did a quick peak on the scale without letting it settle and record: upper 153 range. Oof. I am very very bloated today, though, so hopefully that accounts for some of that increase. It's still painful to see, especially knowing I'm traveling today and tomorrow, eating out and sitting a lot in the vehicle (7-8 hours each way, not accounting for stops). Especially painful knowing I can't push water like I otherwise would because we won't be able to stop all that often (nor do I want to make the trip that much longer due to so many stops). I drank over 100oz of water yesterday and I'm already done with my first 30oz before anyone is even awake which helps significantly for my overall water intake for the day. 50oz left to hit my minimum goal and that's a little more doable. Especially with dinner if I make smart choices. No posting for me tomorrow but I should be back Sunday. Hope you have a great start to your weekend!
8/05 - DNP - headed home from dropping kids off
8/06 - The house is entirely too quiet with the two littlest gone. It will be an adjustment. I'm going to weigh in tomorrow for another challenge's weekly weigh-in and then again Wednesday for the end of this round. We shall see if I do so Tuesday, as well. Today I'm focused on pushing water to offset the lack of water the last 2 days due to travel as well as the sodium from Asian last night - I had teriyaki beef bento and it was definitely sodium-rich. I'm going to make a meal list here in a bit with BF's help and then run to the store to get only what we need.
8/07
8/086 -
Too late to edit my post so for accountability. I did 2 rounds of my kettlebell at the lowest rep range listed. Taking a week off strength made it just challenging enough and I didn't want to push too hard and end up so sore like last week I had to take more days off. Better to ease into it.
In addition, I did some research on my work travel next week. I have plans for 3 different restaurants, lunch and dinner (because dinner Tuesday night with coworkers once we all arrive, going out to lunch with the client Wednesday, and I'm on my own Wednesday for dinner. Not sure where we'll eat as a group Tuesday night and Wednesday lunch, but I'll base my solo dinner on which is the best option, health and price-wise, without eating at the same place 3 times haha). I didn't see any other restaurants besides fast food so I think I'm pretty well covered between daily food allotment ($75/day for food covered by my company) and balanced meals for those 3 possible locations. I'll simply have to be careful and mindful of my spending and eating at the airports. If I time things right, I can eat breakfast at home Tuesday before leaving and only need lunch at the airport. Thursday I'll have to figure out breakfast (I'll likely have to leave before the hotel serves free breakfast) as well as lunch, but, pending any severe delays, I'll be home for dinner Thursday. I might hop over to the Walmart next to the hotel and grab one of those pre-made breakfast bowls you microwave and eat for Thursday morning. The one I'd get is 400 calories and 26g protein. Not bad, despite the sodium. Compromise, I suppose. Also depending on schedule (what time we have to be at the client's office) I'll have to have one of those breakfast bowls for Wednesday morning, too. Hotel doesn't start serving until 6am and power plants usually start work about then so hopefully I'll know in time to get something.5 -
Heaviest weight: 179 lbs
6/1/23 start weight: 164
Goal weight: 150
My baby is 2 and I finally feel some time to work on myself, get the weight down and get a bit stronger.
SW RND 229: 157.6 lbs
SW RND 230: 157.2
SW RND 231: 155.6
7/31 155.6
8/1 155.6
8/2 154.8
8/3 155.6
8/4 156.8
8/5
8/6
8/7 156.6
8/8
8/96 -
Round 231
69 yo female 5’5”
SW 135.6# post vacation (133.8# last weight in round 230)
GW 134.0# trying to get back on my plan since vacation indulgences. Plan: strength training, hydrate, follow nutrition plan and daily log.
7/31 travel
8/1 travel
8/2 135.6#
8/3 135.0#
8/4 134.4#
8/5 134.0#
8/6 134.0#
8/7 134.2# completed upper body strength training on Train with Joan
rainy day here -will get a walk in later.
8/8
8/95 -
🦋🌞🍒🐛🪺🍑
📆 2015–2023Feb. 2015: highest weight 218.2July-Dec. 2023 goal — lose 20 lbs—GW 160-163. UGW 130.
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: end weight 183 (-1).
R226 06/20/23: end weight 183.6 (+.6).
R227 06/30/23: end weight 183 (-.6).
R228 07/10/23: end weight 184 (+1)
R229 07/20/23: end weight 183 (-1)
R230 07/30/23: end weight 185 (+2 😡)
R231 08/09/23: goals—calories 1200-1400, walk at least 60 minutes/day, NO SNACKING.
Day, Weight, Calories, Comment
7/31 - 185.4, 1448
Ok, it is what it is. I went over my calorie goal, well below supposed maintenance. This afternoon I’m going to chart the past month or more of calories and weights to see how my record aligns with MFP and Sailrabbit and adjust from there. I feel really bloated and disgusted with myself, but I’m trying to put an “in control” spin on it. I think I’ll make my bead-free salmon patties for dinner — they’re filling and virtuous.
8/01 - 185.4, 1456
Nope, had a measured portion of penne and chicken for dinner, and was really hungry when I got home from dog training in the evening. I’m going to have a very small lunch today, and grilled chicken with cauliflower for dinner. I had a good high-protein breakfast that should hold me through the day. I really think if I ate dinner later, I wouldn’t overeat. DH likes to eat early, so I’m going to have to figure out a system that will work. Sit down with him, warm mine up later? Maybe. For 31+ years, I’ve eaten mainly by his schedule because he’s very scheduled/organized/routine-driven and I’m not, so whatever. But the early dinners just aren’t working for me anymore. Anyone else live with someone with a very different internal food schedule? How do you handle it?
8/02 - 185
Once again, my calories were great until late evening, and then I went on a carb rampage. Ugh.
8/03 - 185.2
Ok, better all around yesterday. I’m off in a few minutes for my post-cataract-surgery checkup with my regular doctor, hoping he clears me for a new prescription—my vision is blurry with my glasses. Yesterday I took Booker to the vet to weigh him — 59 lbs! Then we went to a city park that is a farm and had a lovely walk, and he saw his first chickens. 🐓 Being out there adjusted my attitude a bit — I’ve spent so much of the summer at home pulling weeds, I was kind of down. I realized how I’ve missed getting out to our beautiful parks, so I’ll be doing more of that. Also set some goals for Booker’s training, aiming to be ready for scent/nose work trials this fall, and get serious about tracking and obedience and his advanced trick dog titles. Fun, and something on my mind other than weight and food.
8/04 - 185
I can’t seem to get my calories as low as I’d like, but at least I’m hitting below maintenance the past couple of days. Off to do some dog training! One of these days I need to clean the house….nah! 😂
8/05 - 185
Ok, better in the calories. We got smoked chicken halves from our favorite bbq truck. Usually I would eat the whole thing for late lunch and skip dinner and then end up snacking late. Yesterday I ate just the breast at lunch (plus their roasted new potatoes and a beautiful peach), and ate the rest around 8:30 instead of snacking. That worked pretty well, so I’m going to try dividing my dinners, saving half for late eating.
8/06 - 184.4
Finally, a tiny dip. I didn’t split my dinner yesterday because DH made some sort of casserole with the leftover chicken, and it was really soupy (!) and not really splittable. But I did limit my snacking to a beautiful peach. Part of me wants to go for really low calories, but I know that isn’t smart. I think ~1400 is reasonable.
I like the chatter about training for something like a 10K. I keep saying I’m going to—7-8 years ago (what?!?) I got serious about it and ran 3 5Ks, a 10K, and a half marathon. I kept up the training until we moved here 5 years ago and I got PMR and was in horrible pain — could even take a short walk. I got out of the habit, got off the restrictive diet they put me on for the PMR, Covid hit, I stopped going to the gym, gained 50 lbs, and here I am. But you guys are nudging me to get back to “wunning” —walk/run intervals.
8/07 - 184.2
Rainy day, which is good for the garden, but I probably won’t get my long walk. I’ll walk this evening at doggy school. I made peach crisp last night, but the calories aren’t too bad as I increased the peaches and halved the sugar. Most recipes have too much sugar for me anyway, since I like my fruit straight up. We bought a box of Peach Truck peaches, so I froze some and made this crisp and had a piece. Otherwise, we just eat them. They’re delish!
8/08 -
8/09 -
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Round 231
July 31 – Aug 9, 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
GW Maintaining between 124 - 126
Continuing to figure out maintaining, and 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. Hubby and I seeing our family home and downsizing 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
Round 226 124.2 6/10/23
Round 227 125.8 6/20/23 Harry 10 lb 8.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 228 125.8 6/30/23 Harry 10 lb 13 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13.5 oz
Round 229 125.8 7/10/23
Round 230 122.6 7/20/23
Round 231 125.0 7/30/23 Harry 10lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Exercise & Supplements
7/31 – nope
8/1 – nada
8/2 – nothing
8/3 – pinepoint and back 4.29 miles, 14’36” pace, 62:40 min, calories 291, Avg Bpm 120
8/4 – no
8/5 – faux breakaway 5k, plus travel distance and extra parking lot loops. 4 miles, 13’41” pace, 54:51 min, calories 311, avg BPM 142
8/6
8/7
8/8
8/9
SW: 125.0
Day/Weight/Comment
7/31 – Mass 125.6 (Renpho 125.6) I enjoyed getting to test out the Renpho “solo”, so I only had it to trust. As long as my suitcase weight will allow it, it will be traveling with me to Scotland and Amsterdam in the fall. Yesterday finished with LOTS of bad behavior, so the old me is still clearly inside and will likely always be. Fortunately, I had gotten under my goal range last week, so the damage was not so devastating. I expect today, and hopefully all of round 231 to be my new “normal”. Still of course juggling parent obligations, but pretty much back to how it was prior to my sister’s visit in early July. Hoping you are all well, and I will be back to keeping up with posts this round. Or so I hope!!
8/1 – Mass 124.6 Stayed under on today calories yesterday, though probably not the most nutritionally balanced. Something I need to return to.
8/2 – Mass 125.8 (Renpho 125.8) Yes, yesterday I was off the rails AND not nutritionally balanced.
8/3 – Maine 124.6
8/4 – Maine 124.6 Yesterday morning acted as a “think about it” moment, and it was not from the scale. I woke up with body aches, and a burning throat. Pretty certain that “burning throat” is acid reflux. After countless years, my other silent reflux symptoms (daily throat clearing) had pretty much disappeared once I began Invisalign and stopped eating and drinking coffee after dinner/in the evening. Well Thursday night, I had continued my days of bad behavior late into the night. (I have discovered how to eat with my Invisalign trays in
) As for the body pain, it was upper back. This, according to Dr. Google, can also be attributed to silent reflux. My other choice is inflammation from the massive dose of gluten I consumed on Thursday. Regardless, it is a non-scale kick in the @ss that points out I can do better.
Scale is fine, but I am learning how disconnected I am to the reality of my weight. Now that this low weight has become “normal”, I now feel “fat” at that weight. Fortunately, the mirror reminds me that all is well, but it is illuminating to see the mental component to one’s weight.
Oh, I got to walk yesterday!!!! Yay!
8/5 – Maine 123.4 Good day yesterday!
8/6 – Maine 125.8 Expected the up. Not only did I get into the bag of crunchy Cheetos I bought my grandson (they are officially gone), but I made Bolognese sauce from scratch and ate too much of that last night. Today, my dinner will be the leftovers of the pasta as my husband will never eat leftover pasta (excluding the baked sorts). Curious about tomorrow.
8/7 – Maine 125.4 Hey, I got a down that I did not deserve. I did have the leftover pasta, which with the rest of the day should have maxed me out, but I ate it too early. So I ended up eating other foods in the evening when I really did not have the calories. Today, I got in a 4 mile fast walk first thing. I am planning out the day, including what I am ordering at the restaurant this evening.
8/8
8/9
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@refactored You mentioned how you cannot go any lower on calories. Could your calories be too low? Have you played with your macro distribution? I have done low carb, high fat at times to knock down cravings. I have heard, but not tried, that certain nutritional supplements counteract cravings. Lastly, your mentioned cookies (that would be rough for me too). Have you tried "portioning" them into bags so there is a pre-determined quantity that is more evident? Have no idea if any of that will help. Just ideas.
@justanotherjen13 I want you to give yourself lots of credit for the work you are doing. #1 shoveling rocks is hard work #2 remember that you have some extra weight, so that alone has you working harder than someone else doing the same activity but weighs less. Bravo for all that you are doing!! (not sure I could shovel rocks!!)
@miscanon3617 sorry to heard of your stress. I hope that all is ok!
@lisapower123 You'll be able to tell from this comment and one to refactored that I am spending too much time in the reddit "supplement" subgroup. Might there be some nutritional supplement that could help with the hair loss? I am thinking I should look into that topic just for thinning hair due to aging. Sorry this is another trouble your are having. Hopefully that will turn around soon.
@cchassee When you use your apple watch, are you setting it to "tennis"? I am pretty sure hubby and I used "pickle ball" setting when we attempted that a couple of times. That will at least give you workout credit, though if you are counting steps, I have no idea. I don't monitor that. Yes, I did retail therapy yesterday and I bough BRAS that fit. With my yoyoing weight, my bras have not fit right for a long time. Lastly, I too love food. I am not keto, though I have done it. When I do well while calories restricted, it is because I make sure I love whatever it is that I eat.
@SheilaBoneham My start weights for reference my recent two MFP rounds were 153 in 2020, and about 147 this year. I used 1430 as my calories, though I did not typically eat back exercise. (I just peaked at Feb and I mostly ate below 1500 but exercised every day.) Your start weight is a little higher so you could be ok with a little more, then adjust your target calories lower when you stop losing weight. I think there is a fine line that leads to sustainable habits for losing weight.4 -
Female 5’1” Age 73 years
Started Keto WOE 7/17/17 (mid-Rnd 10)
*Travel - no scale part of the time
HWE 197.0 (2/2008)
Weight on 1/17/17 174.5
OGW 137 (set by WW 2008, WW goal 1985 was 126) UGW was 125 (HS weight 1968)
👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE👍👍Rnd 7 167.0 to Rnd 17 155.5
To Rnd 27 146*
To Rnd 37 139.0
To Rnd 47 133.5*
To Rnd 57 131.5
To Rnd 67 128.0
To Rnd 77 125.0
To Rnd 87 121.0*
To Rnd 97 121.0
To Rnd 107 122.0
To Rnd 117 116.0
To Rnd 127 117.0
To Rnd 137 117.0
To Rnd 147 116.0 🙌
To Rnd 157 115.5
To Rnd 167 119.4
To Rnd 177 118.3
To Rnd 187 120.0 AW 119.6
To Rnd 197 121.5 AW 119.15
To Rnd 207 123.5 AW 125.0
SW RND 208 124.5 AW 125.25
SW RND 209 124.5 AW 125.7
SW RND 210 124.0 AW 124.4
SW RND 211 126.0 AW 126.11
SW RND 212 127.0 AW 126.45
SW RND 213 126.5 AW 127.9
SW RND 214 127.0 AW 126.37
SW RND 215 126.0 AW 127.4
SW RND 216 127.5 AW 127.4
SW RND 217 126.5 AW 127.15
SW RND 218 127.5 AW 127.45
SW RND 219 127.0 AW 127.95
SW RND 220 128.0 AW 127.25
SW RND 221 127.5 AW 127.35
SW RND 222 128.0 AW 127.75
SW RND 223 128.5 **travel
SW RND 224 no scale ** EW 130.0
SW Round 225 130.0 AW 128.2
SW Round 226 128.0 AW 127.95
SW Round 227 127.5 AW 128.65
SW Round 229 128.5 NO AVG WT**
SW RND 230 133.0 AW 129.55
We ALL have good rounds and bad but that is part of life. Don’t stay away, stay accountable. We don’t judge, we support.-Jpv,2/13/19
What we need to succeed is a sustainable way of eating, not a DIET we go on and off.
People say keto/LCHF isn’t sustainable. I’ve been doing it for over 6 years with amazing results!
This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.
We are unstoppable not because we do not have failures but because we continue on despite them. - paraphrase of original quote by Beau Taplin
Up and down - just riding the waves of life. 🌊 🏄♀️ (My new mantra-3/19/22)
"Do or do not. There is no try." -Yoda
SW Round 231 129.5
7/31 130.5 Late post! Went to water fitness, came home, showered, went to help DD#2 at school, came home and had some leftover steak and got on here. Going back to help DD again tomorrow. I’m seriously lacking water today! AF
8/1 130.5 I thought I did well yesterday. Today will be better. AF
8/2 130.0 Surprised, this little drop is probably the result of what I ate the day before yesterday. Jimmy John’s Unwich last night but I ate salt and vinegar chips. YUM! Today breakfast out with DH & friend, mani appt, and back to DD’s school to work in library. She got her certification this summer and is officially a librarian not a “teacher working as a librarian.” AF
8/3 130.5 Okay, stupid, bad behavior yesterday. I had decided before we went that I was going to get steak and eggs but did I tell the waitress no toast or potatoes? No, I did not and then I proceeded to eat it all! That and about a half cup of “me roasted” pecans and almonds was all I ate yesterday. But REALLY, potatoes and toast!!!
8/4 130.0 2 eggs, In-n-Out Double Double protein style add onion, light lettuce, lots of water and a few fries
8/5 129.0 Ate lunch of hamburger patty and cheddar and didn’t want dinner, evening snack of 1 oz dry roasted peanuts
8/6 128.5 I made “Keto Jalapeño Popper Frittata” and ate 1.5 servings at 2pm consequently I was not particularly hungry for dinner. Ate a small piece of pot roast when I fed DH. AF
8/7 128.5 Great Greek yesterday - steak skewer and small salad, had 2 servings of Brussels sprouts as evening snack. Stayed slightly below all macros.5 -
Round 231~Mon July 31 2023 ~ Wed Aug 9 2023
Round 231
July 31 2023 ~ Aug 9 2023
My name is Tish.
Age: 66
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 260
2023 Start Wgt:Don't know(Jan1)
CW:195
RG: 80ozs to 96ozs water
●Sun-July 30- ∆195●
▪︎Day1▪︎Mo•Jul 31-¤195.6
(Su•62g Prot; 80ozs water)
▪︎Day2▪Tu•Aug 1-¤195
(Mo•84g Prot; 64ozs water)
▪︎Day3▪We•Aug 2- ¤195
(Tu• 52g Prot; 64ozs water)
▪︎Day4▪Th•Aug 3- ¤194.8
(We• 53g Prot; 88ozs water)
▪︎Day5▪Fr•Aug 4- ¤194.8
(Th• 76g Prot; 80ozs water)
▪︎Day6▪Sa•Aug 5- ¤194.8
(Fr•77g Prot; 80ozs water)
▪︎Day7•Su•Aug 6-¤195.8
(Sa•62g Prot; 80ozs water)
■Day8•Mo•Aug 7- ¤195.8
(Su•83g Prot; 48ozs water)
▪︎Day9▪Tu•Aug 8- ¤
(Mo•g Prot; ozs water)
▪︎Day10▪We•Aug 9-¤
(Tu•g Prot; ozs water)
Intermittent Fasting
●Sun-7/30-2pm-18.5hrs/10:30pm●
1/•Mon•2pm-15.5hrs/9:15pm
2/Tue•2pm-17.25hrs/7:30pm
3/Wed•4pm-20.5hrs/7pm/10pm
4/Thu•3pm-17hrs/10pm
5/Fri•6:30pm-20.5hrs/8pm
6/Sat•1:30pm-17.5hrs/9:20pm
7/Sun•4:45pm-19.5hrs/6pm/10pm
8/Mon•
9/Tue•
●Wed-8/9●
*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- 200.3 EW} Jun 10 2023
Round 226- 199.6 EW} Jun 20 2023
Round 227- 199 EW} Jun 30 2023
Round 228- 198.1 EW} Jul 10 2023
Round 229- 196 EW} Jul 20 2023
Round 230- 195 EW} Jul 30 2023
Round 231- EW} Aug 9 20236 -
Round 231
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 63 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 188 FOR ME.
“Today….I am choosing Me”
MY STATS:
Highest weight ever (05-10-2016): 253
Original starting weight on MFP: (01-11-2018) 235.0
R230 EW= 194.2
R231 EW= TBD
Current New Goals:
Weight:
Short Term Goal: To weigh less at the end of this round than I did at the end of the last round.
Final goal: 145-155. We’ll see how I look & feel when I get there.
Exercise: Move 30 minutes per day rotating activity.
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.
COLOR CODE: Fuchsia is a Happy Weight Loss for me. Blue is a sad weight gain.Black is no change.
********LOOK AND SEE HOW THE UPS & DOWNS OF MY JOURNEY JUST HELPS ME BE A STRONGER & MORE DETERMINED ME********
R43 thru R52 (06/07/18 thru 09/23/18) = -19.4 LOST (Ending weight 179.0)
R53 thru R62 (09/24/18 thru 01/01/19) = -4.1 GAINED (Ending weight 183.1)
R63 thru R72 (01/02/19 thru 04/11/19) = -8.1 GAINED (Ending weight 191.2)
R73 thru R82 (04/12/19 thru 07/20/19) = -5.5 GAINED (Ending weight 196.7)
R83 thru R92 (07/21/19 thru 10/28/19) = -8.7 LOST (Ending weight 188.0)
R93 thru R102 (10/29/19 thru 02/05/20) = -2.0 GAINED(Ending weight 190.0)
R103 thru 112 (02/06/20 thru 05/06/20) = -14.9 GAINED (Ending Weight 204.9)
R113 thru 122 (05/07/20 thru 08/23/20) = -4.7 GAINED (Ending Weight 209.6)
R 123 thru R132 (08/24 thru 12/02/20) = -1.5 LOST (Ending Weight 208.1)
R133 thru R142 (12/03/20 thru 03/01/21) = -0.7 LOST (Ending Weight 207.4)
R143 thru 152 (03/02/21 thru 06/10/21) = -3.6 LOST (Ending Weight 203.8)
R153 thru R162 (06/11/21 thru 09/18/21) = (b]-16.2 LOST [/b] (Ending Weight 187.6)
R163 thru R172 (09/19/21 thru 12/27/21) = (b]-5.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 192.6)
R173 thru R182 (12/28/21 thru 04/06/22) = (b]-7.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 199.6)
R183 thru R192 (04/07/22 thru 07/15/22) = -1.4 LOST (Ending Weight 198.2)
R193 thru R202 (07/16/22 thru 10/23/22) = -3.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 202.0)
R203 thru R212 (10/24/22 thru 01/31/23) = -7.2 LOST (Ending Weight 194.8)
R213 thru R222 (02/01/23 thru 05/11/23) = -0.5 GAINED (Ending Weight 195.3)
R223 (05/12/23 thru 05/21/23) = -1.1 GAINED (Ending Weight 196.4)
R224 (05/22/23 thru 05/31/23) = -1.6 LOST (Ending Weight 194.8)
R225 (06/01/23 thru 06/10/23) = -1.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 196.0)
R226 (06/11/23 thru 06/20/23) = -0.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 196.8)
R227 (06/21/23 thru 06/30/23) = -1.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 198.2)
R228 (07/01/23 thru 07/10/23) = -3.8 LOST (Ending Weight 194.4)
R229 (07/11/23 thru 07/20/23) = -2.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 196.6)
R230 (07/21/23 thru 07/30/23) = -2.4 LOST (Ending Weight 194.2)
R231 (07/31/23 thru 08/09/23) = -xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)
Day/Weight/Comment
07/30 …..194.2….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
07/31 -193.8- (Trend weight 195.4)
08/01 -193.6- (Trend weight 195.2)
08/02 -194.6- (Trend weight 195.2)
08/03 -196.8- (Trend weight 195.3)
08/04 -195.4- (Trend weight 195.3)
08/05 -196.6- (Trend weight 195.4)
08/06 -197.6- (Trend weight 195.6) Up a full pound from a full-on binge of sweets (cereal). I’ll be tiptoeing around food all day today. Very short on water yesterday too. I’ll work on that and also will try to get some indoor exercise in. It’s a rainy day. Suffering with a stress induced headache right now from gritting and grinding teeth. It’s just not a good day.
08/07 -195.8- (Trend weight]195.6) I am so glad to see the scale moving back down today. I must have been retaining some fluid because no TMI. Putting my feet up to drain my ankles is really helping. I’ve been working on cleaning up/organizing the basement which has me moving up & down the stairs along with some heavy lifting. But I am pacing myself and working on it a bit everyday so I don’t cause right arm lymphedema issues. I am still up 1.6 lbs from starting weight this round. How much can I accomplish in 2 days? Hmmmm…..I really want to type my end results this round in pink!
08/08 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)
08/09 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s
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Previous Rounds218 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)
Round 225 217.6 (-0.8)
Round 226 217 (-0.6)
Round 227 217.6 (+0.6)
7/31 219 Well, I missed a whole month! My intentions were good on the 1st but I guess I needed to focus on the new bio dad & sibling situation. Even with a trip to meet them all I had no significant weight gain so that is a good thing. I am only up today because I ate cookies yesterday. August WILL BE my month to get back on track.
8/1 218.6. Still more cookies yesterday but today is already a better day!
8/2 218.6
8/3 218.6 hmmm. Not the big comeback that I had planned. I am almost back to normal mentally so I don’t have any excuses. I did some snacking yesterday & I know I ate when I was not hungry. I think I need to do an extended fast to reset. Yoga this morning & then I will catch up on paperwork. I had my staff do all of the filing for the past 2 months yesterday which will help a lot.
8/4 218.4
8/5 217.9
8/6 217.7 still not 100% focused. Every day gets a little better & I feel more on track. Tonight we are going to the Olive Garden & Top Golf as a family. We don’t do many family things anymore so this is a good thing. I will google low carb stuff so that I can stay somewhat on track. I know I can undue this whole week of progress in one meal. My hair is falling out right now. Not sure if it is from my extended fast in April or because of the stress in June. I have not last hair after an extended fast before so I have to assume that it’s the shock & stress. Hopefully that stops.
8/7 219 we had a great time last night & of course my weight is up. No big deal.
8/8
8/9
@SModa61 I am pretty deep in supplements too. I have researched hair loss before because my mom has alopecia so I used to look for things that might help her. From what I have read protein is the most important, I am doing red light therapy on my head & I take a bunch of other stuff. I belong to a group called optimal ketogenic living on Facebook & loosely follow their recommendations for everything. I am just amazed at the damage that stress & shock can do, looking back at it now. I don’t know how people who are chronically stressed manage. I consider myself so lucky that I have had the luxury to take the time to take care of me & almost nothing else.
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@lisapower123 Sounds like you are ahead of me!
I'll be curious what you think of the red light therapy. Do you find there is a benefit? 2 -
EW230 - 117
GW231 - 116.x
7/31 - 119.6
8/1 - 119
8/2 - 117.4
8/3 - 118.4
8/4 - 118.6
8/5 - 118.2
8/6 - 116.6
8/7 - 116.4
8/8 -
8/9 -5 -
Thank you, @quiltingjaine !
73 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 148.0
UGW: 140.0
07/29 - 150.9 at 7:00 a.m. ...6.65 miles in 133 mins
07/30 - 151.5 at 7:00 a.m. ...5.15 miles in 94 mins
Day/Weight/Comment
07/31 - 152.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then my trainer for 60 mins
08/01 - 151.1 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing!!!
08/02 - 152.3 at 6:00 a.m. ...workout w/my trainer for 60 mins
08/03 - 152.2 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing!!!
08/04 - 153.3 at 6:30 a.m. ...workout w/my trainer for 60 mins
08/05 - 152.4 at 7:00 a.m. ...6.47 miles in 121 mins
08/06 - 153.5 at 7:00 a.m. ...nothing!! Too hot here in northern California!!
08/07 -
08/08 -
08/09 -
Good luck everyone!
Chris4 -
Jen; 46; 5'4"
About Me:This is my third round and really appreciated the having someplace to stay accountable to.
Thanks to a medication I'm on for my mental health and an overeating habit, I managed to gain a lot of weight in the last year or so. On July 4, I stepped on the scale for the first time since I started the med (that is known to cause weight gain) and decided enough was enough. I buckled down and started actually recording my food for the first time in over five years and started walking every day. Now I need motivation to keep going.
Previous Rounds:
RND 229 - SW: 287.8; FW: 280.4 (-7.4)
RND 230 - SW: 280.4; FW: 276.0 (-4.4)
Goals:
* track food every day
* walk for at least 30 minutes and/or 1 mile every day
Round 231
heaviest: 294 (7/4/23)
SW: 276.0
GW (short term): 250
RGW: 273
7/31 - 276.2 - 2.86 miles - Curious that I've increased my walk by nearly two miles and I'm actually gaining weight. I try to stay within the original calorie goal (ignoring exercise calories), but I don't measure everything precisely and I think those calories are starting to add up. I've been wanting lots of snacks, especially since my husband bought potato chips (my trigger food) and I'm now craving them because they are in the house. I spend half my time trying not to think about them. Made chicken noodle soup tonight and it should be about 400 calories for a two cup serving (which fills our soup bowls) but I probably got way more noodles for the first helping because it's all floating on top so who knows how many calories I had. Now I have to convince myself to not have Veggie Straws or a piece of chocolate bar.
8/1 - 273.8 - 2.93 miles - My weight finally went down, but I have no idea why it went so far. I weighed myself twice, once after cleaning underneath the scale to make sure something wasn't affecting it. My body is so weird sometimes. I've decided to try and up my walking to two miles every day this month. It was okay the first three days I did nearly three miles, but today was rough. I have to figure out where I need to turn around for it to be only two miles because my route right now is three miles and it's going to be too hard to keep up long-term right now. But one mile feels way too short now after doing it every day for a month. We'll see how it goes.
8/2 - 273.2 - 2.25 miles - Reduced my miles today because I knew I was going to be doing some hard labor in the yard. My husband bought a bunch of bags of mulch but our side yard is covered in rocks. So I spent almost two hours after my walk, shoveling as much of the rocks as I could and carrying them to the back of our property. Then I put out three bags of mulch. Covered like a 1/5 of the yard. I feel surprisingly well after all that work. No big pains in my back, shoulders or arms. My legs are sore from the walk but that's normal. I'll be out there again tomorrow morning before the heat gets too bad. I have 6 more bags to put out so a lot of rocks to haul. And that definitely will not cover even half probably.
8/3 - 272.0 - 2.72 miles - Definitely walked too far today. I didn't feel too sore from yesterday, but my knee started aching after the first mile but I just kept going. Then by the time I got home it was really hurting and I still needed to work in the yard. I spent about an hour and a half (maybe longer), shoveling rocks and moving them to the back of the property. I also climbed all over the back, cutting down blackberry bushes that took over the neighbor's property and are encroaching into ours (although the blackberries are delicious in the summer, they are an invasive species and will take over your entire yard). I think I laid three bags of mulch today, but I don't feel like I got as much done. Then I had to come in and fix the washing machine that flooded the laundry room last night. And when I went to get some soup for dinner, I found out my husband had eaten the entire container which was at least 3 or 4 bowls. So I made a box of red beans and rice with andouille sausage in it. Tomorrow is more shoveling rocks and watching my grandson all day.
8/4 - 271.4 - 3.05 miles - Well, that mileage isn't accurate for my walk because I forgot to turn the tracking app off when I got home so it tracked me walking all over my property for over an hour, lol. I shoveled more rocks and put down one bag of mulch but I feel like I got nothing done. There's still a huge pile of rocks right where it was when I started. I did cut down a dead bush that was there also. Can't seem to get the roots up, though. I went on my walk late so was working in the yard in the afternoon when it was getting really hot. I gave up after almost two hours of feeling like I did nothing but make myself miserable. Hopefully, I get more done tomorrow.
8/5 - 270.0 - 2.07 miles - Spent two hours in the yard again. It seems to be my limit of what I can handle before I'm exhausted and dripping in sweat (literally, it kept dripping onto my glasses every time I bent down then my vision was blurry). Laid the last bag of mulch and estimate we need at least 8 more if we don't do under the plum tree. Then I went for my walk after changing out of my gross clothes. I was so sore and tired from shoveling rocks and pulling up grass that I was miserable on the entire walk. My feet ached and I have a tight muscle in my lower back that is just ugh. And my knee... too much. I tried to make burgers and hot dogs on the grill tonight but didn't have enough charcoal for both and then it wouldn't even light. I've never had trouble with Matchlight before. I gave up after two tries, put the hot dogs in the freezer for another time and made burgers on the stove. Of course, my husband bought 80% lean burgers instead of the 91% lean I usually get. Mine are like 190 calories, his was 290. So I had half a burger, a 1/4 cup of mac & cheese and a helping of seasoned fries. Still came under my goal so I had some Life cereal for dessert.
8/6 - 270.8 - 3.2 miles - Went on a longer walk today and wore myself out so I didn't work in the yard. My husband didn't get the mulch anyway so there wasn't much to do and it was rainy out. I'm also still sore all over from all of the rock moving the past week so I needed a break. Had leftover red beans and rice for dinner. Trying to figure out what I'm going to cook this week. I feel like everything I think of I need at least one ingredient. Guess it's time to make a list of possible dishes and figure out what I need. It's complicated when I want to cook low-cal for myself and something everyone else will eat instead of my low-cal stuff.
8/7 - 268.8 - 2.34 miles - Not much to report today. Did my walk a little late and got back at 1:30. Took a bath again tonight because I've kinked a muscle in my back/hip area and it's just so sore. It helps a little, but as soon as I get out, it tenses back up. Using a heating pad on it now. We're getting more mulch tomorrow so it's back to shoveling rocks.
8/8
8/95 -
Round 231 (my 66th)
July 31, 2023 - August 9, 2023
Female, 5’7”
HW: 181 pounds (Dec 30, 2019)
Previous Rounds:R164 SW: 164.7, EW: 162.3RSW: 133.4 pounds 7/30/23, EO Round 230)
R165 EW: 161.2
R166 EW: 157.4
R167 EW: 157.0
R168 EW: 153.7
R169 EW: 154.3 - Thanksgiving week
R170 EW: 149.9
R171 EW: 151.0 - Travel almost the entire round
R172 EW: 149.7 - Christmas holidays
R173 EW: 148.6
R174 EW: 146.8
R175 EW: 145.5
R176 EW: 143.5
R177 EW: 142.4
R178 EW: 140.2
R179 EW: 139.6
R180 EW: 137.6
R181 EW: 135.6
R182 EW: 136.2
R183 EW: 134.9
R184 EW: 134.9
R185 EW: 135.4
R186 EW: 132.7
R187 EW: 132.1
R188 EW: 133.2
R189 EW: 133.8
R190 EW: 134.3
R191 EW: 132.5
R192 EW: 132.9
R193 EW: 132.5
R194 EW: 133.4
R195 EW: 132.7
R196 EW: 133.6
R197 EW: 134.9
R198 EW: 132.3
R199 EW: 130.7
R200 EW: 130.5
R201 EW: 130.7 (last weigh-in before traveling)
R202 EW: 134.5
R203 EW: 132.9
R204 EW: 134.0
R205 EW: 132.7
R206 EW: 133.2
R207 EW: 134.0
R208 EW: 134.5
R209 EW: 134.3
R210 EW: 131.8
R211 EW: 131.3
R212 EW: 132.9
R213 EW: 131.6
R214 EW: 132.5
R215 EW: 132.5
R216 EW: 132.9 (last weigh-in before traveling)
R217 EW: 130.3
R218 EW: 132.5
R219 EW: 130.7
R220 EW: 131.0 (last weigh-in before traveling)
R221 EW: 131.2 (DD wedding/travel)
R222 EW: 130.5
R223 EW: 133.4
R224 EW: 132.9
R225 EW: 132.9
R226 EW: 132.7
R227 EW: 132.9
R228 EW: 132.5
R229 EW: 133.8
R230 EW: 133.4
RGW: < 135.0 pounds
UGW: 130-135 pound range
Day/Weight/Comment
7/31: 133.6 -
8/1: 134.5 - Ugh.
8/2: 134.5 - Went out last night to dinner - had salmon and vegetable sides.
8/3: 133.6 - Pizza night
8/4: 132.5 -
8/5: 132.3 - No exercise yesterday, but kept within base calories
8/6: 132.7 -
8/7: - DNW - travel. I did get in a 7 mile hike today though.
8/8: - DNW - travel
8/9: -
Total round weight loss/gain to date from EO last round: - 0.7 pounds6 -
39 years old. 5'5" from Greece...Glad to be back!
Many things happened and lost somewhat my way in terms of weight... So here I am again in this community of wonderful people to encourage and get encouragement from!!:)
Gained approximately 40 pounds (20kgr)..
Tried drastic measures to get back to track, but to no avail... So I am now taking it one day at a time, with baby steps and realistic -hmmmmm- goals!
CW 173.5 lbs (78.7 kgr)
GW for the 10 days 165 lbs (75 kgr)....Needed major adjustment.. That's ok live ad learn!!!
UGW 125 lbs (57 kgr)
8/02 -173.5 lbs (78.7 kgr) (last night I tried the treadmill after soooo long, next step some streching!)
8/03 -173.5 lbs (78.7 kgr) Same. Somehow my body refuses to lose weight daily... Even 100 gramms... Eventhough I went for 90 min walk with healthy food choices Perhaps I will need to adjust my 10 days goal..We will see!
8/04 - 173.2 lbs (78.6kgr) Be carefull what you wish for....I almost had a stroke when I went up the scale this morning.... Mindfull and healthy food choices, plus water plus mild exercise (only had time for a 30 min brisk walk) and just 100 gramms down... Deep breaths...this is a marathon not a spint , but I sure wouldn't mind some progress... Hopefully tomorrow the scale wont be stuck!
8/05 - VACATION!!! Much needed..No scale but mindful of the food choices! Late night drinks, instead of sugary cocktails, justsome jin and tonic or white wine...
8/06 - VACATION!! Well the grilled sardines were to die for.. I take that as a win, But alas I fell of the fried zucchini wagon!!!! And I enjoyed it!! hehehehe.. Just kidding.. I ate some but I am proud that there were still some on the table after I stopped eating! Not a very active weekend -mostly I lounged by the beach with a book!
8/07 -173.2 lbs (78.6kgr) No surprise.. I am mostly ok with the food intake of the weekend but the activity aspect, and the calories burned from exercising, were zero! That's ok.. It is becoming more profound though that I need to majorly adjust my goals, or make huge changes for food and activity.. We shall see..
8/08 - 171.9 lbs (78kgr) Finally!!! As I found out in the previous week, jusk calorie deficiency no longer works.. So last night I had 70min continuous workout .. I tried the 12-3-30 treadmill program. The problem is not the difficulty of the exercise.. It's the boredom that hits early on ... Nevertheless the scale moved!!!Hehehehehe
8/09 -
@Anabirgite Which Korean comedy????? I am always in the lookout for interesting and funny tv series6 -
65 yr young F, 5ft 4 Round 231 (my 162nd). Thank you @quiltingjaine for the new round.
Goal this round is yet again the same as last; to get back under and stay under 139. Holiday to Menorca is now in 42 days, I still need to crack on & lose a few pounds I’ll be needing to purchase a bigger size in holiday clothes, and I do not want to do that: time is running out! So, 42 days, 4 rounds at a pound per round should easily get me to where I want to be, only I can do it, I’ve done it before so I can do it again if I knuckle down!! Really try to stay on track. After all I am what I eat in more ways than one, my whole demeanour is totally different when I am happy with myself!!Achieved goal weigh of 125lb in summer 2016 by losing 66lb and then gradually gained between 7 and 11 since then & didn't want to gain any more, it’s taken me 75 rounds to achieve my under 130 target; back to maintenance!! But then I crept up again, so need to get back to around 134. A healthy lifestyle must be a permanent way of life.
End of round 69 134.2 lbs
End of round 70 133.6
End of round 71 132.4
End of round 72 133.2
End of round 73 132.8
End of round 74 132
End of round 75 131.4
End of round 76 130.2
End of round 77 132.4
End of round 78 134.4
End of round 79 132
End of round 80 133.6
End of round 81 133.8
End of round 82 132.4
End of round 83 133.4
End of round 84 133
End of round 85 131.6
End of round 86 133.0
End of round 87 134.8
End of round 88 132.8 (2 pounds lost)
End of round 89 138.2 (5.4 pounds gained)
End of round 90 135 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 91 132.8 (2.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 92 133 (0.2 pound up from end of last round)
End of round 93 135.6 (2.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 94 135.8 (0.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 95 134.4 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 96 134.4 (no loss no gain!!)
End of round 97 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 98 133.4 (1.6 down from end of last round)
End of round 99 134.4 (1 up from end of last; not bad for Christmas period!)
End of round 100 133.4 (1 down from end of last round)
End of round 101 137.2 (3.8 pounds up)
End of round 102 136 (1.2 pounds down from last round – not bad considering Dad unexpectedly passed away 3 days before end of round & I went totally off plan & no walking!)
End of round 103 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down from last round – better!)
End of round 104 – 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 105 – 133.6 (1.4 down from end of last round)
End of round 106 – 133.6 (same as last round)
End of round 107 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 108 – 134.2 (0.6 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 109 – 135.6 (1.4 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 110 – 133.2 (2.4 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 111 – 133.2 (same as last round)
End of round 112 – 133.6 (increase of 0.4)
End of round 113 – 132.8 (0.8 down from end of last round)
End of round 114 – 136 (3.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 115 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 116 – 133.4 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 117 – 135.4 (2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 118 – 136 (1.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 119 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down)
End of round 120 – 135.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 121 – 135.2 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 122 – 133.2 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 123 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 124 - 134.8 (2.4 pounds up)
End of round 125 - 135 (0.2 pounds up) – get a grip!!!
End of round 126 - 135 - same as last round
End of round 127 - 133.8 (1.2 pounds down
End of round 128 - 133.4 (0.4 pound down)
End of round 129 - 134.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 130 - 133 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 131 - 133.6 (0.6 up)
End of round 132 – 134 (0.4 up)
End of round 133 – 134 .4 (0.4 up)
End of round 134 – 132.2 (2.2 pounds down) see what not binging can do!!
End of round 135 – 131.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 136 – 132.8 (1 pound up – happy for Christmas period, lower than at this time for many years!)
End of round 137 – 134 (1.2 pound up ugh!!)
End of round 138 - 131.2 (2.8 pounds down)
End of round 139 – 130.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 140 – 132.4 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 141 – 131 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 142 – 129.8 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 143 – 130.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 144 – 130.2 (0.6 pounds down)
End of round 145 – 132 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 146 – 133.8 (1.8 pounds up – again!!)
End of round 147 – 133.2 (0.6 down)
End of round 148 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 149 – 132.4
End of round 150 – 133.8 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 151 – 135.8 (2 pounds up)
End of round 152 – 134 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 153 – 135.4 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 154 – 132.2 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 155 - 133.6 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 156 - 134 (0.4 pounds up)
End of round 157 - 133.6 (0.4 pounds down)
End of round 158 – 135.4 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 159 – 134.4 (1 pound down)
End of round 160 – 135.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 161 – 134.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 162 – 133.6 (0.6 down)
End of round 163 – 136.2 (2.6 up)
End of round 164 – 136 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 165 – 135.8 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 166 – 136 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 167 – 138 (2 pounds up)
End of round 168 – 135 (3 pounds down)
End of round 169 – 134.4 (0.6 pound down)
End of round 170 – 133 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 171 – 135.4 (2.4 up)
End of round 172 – 135.6 (0.2 up)
End of round 173 – 137.6 (2 pounds up)
End of round 174 – 135.2 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 175 – 138 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 176 – did not complete (away on family holiday)
End of round 177 – 138
End or round 178 – 137.8 (0.2 down)
End of round 179 – 139.4 (1.6 pounds up)
End of round 180 – 137 (2.4 pounds lost)
End of round 181 – 139.2 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 182 – 135.6 (3.6 pounds down)
End of round 183 – 138.2 (2.4 up)
End of round 184 - 136 (2.2 pounds down)
End of round 185 – 136.4 (0.4 gain)
End of round 186 – 136.4 (same)
End of round 187 – 138.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 188 – DNW (away for Queen's platinum jubilee celebrations)
End of round 189 – 139.2
End of round 190 – 139.8
End of round 191 – 139.8
End of round 192 – 138.8 (1 pound lost)
End of round 193 – 138.2 (0.6 lost)
End of round 194 – 136.4 (1.8 lost)
End of round 195 – 139.2 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 196 – 138 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 197 – 138.2 (0.2 up)
End of round 198 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 199 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 200 – 138.8 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 201 – 138.2 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 202 – 137.8 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 203 – 137.6 (loss of 0.2)
End of round 204 – 135.8 (1.8 pounds lost)
End of round 205 – 135.6(0.6 pound lost)
End of round 206 – 135.4 (0.2 pound lost)
End of round 207 – 136.4 (1 pound gain) (Caravan Christmas Party Rally)
End of round 208 - 137.2 (0.8 pound gain)
End of round 209 - 137.4 (0.2 pound gain) (Christmas period)
End of round 210 – DNW (Lanzarote holiday)
End of round 211 – 138.2
End of round 212 – 139.8
End of round 213 – 139
End of round 214 – 138.2 (1.2 pounds loss)
End of round 215 – 139.2 (1 pound up)
End of round 216 – 136.6 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 217 – 137.8 (1.2 pounds up)
End of round 218 – 140.4 (2.6 pounds up – need to reverse this trend!)
End of round 219 – 139.8 (0.6 down)
End of round 220 – DNW
End of round 221 – 140.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 222 – 139.8 (1 pound down)
End of round 223 – 140 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 224 – 139.2 (0.8 pound down)
End of round 225 – 139.4 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 226 – 141 (1.6 pound up)
End of round 227 – 139.8 (1.2 pound down)
End of round 228 – 139.6 (0.2 pound down) 10.07.23
End of round 229 – 140.2 (0.6 pound up)
End of round 230 – 139.8 (0.4 down)
SW Round 231
7/31 142.4 – ugghh ! bad binge day yesterday, must try harder, today is a new day, new week & new round, need to make this round count.
8/1 141.8 – 8.82 miles walked, 60% exercise calories eaten back.
8/2 140 - 6.4 miles walked before I went to meet DS’s for day out in Shrewsbury including lunch, made sensible choices, but 103 calories over.
8/3. 140 -12 53 miles walked, just over a third of exercise calories eaten back.
8/4. 139.4 - travelled over the border into Wales towing our caravan for a 10 day split venue break with DH. Racked up 5.86 miles walking exploring the local village & immediate surrounding area, 185 calories over.
8/5. 139.4 - 12.87 miles walked along the Montgomery canal to Newtown & back, today will be more challenging as rain forecast all day & woke up to it!! So a lie in, coffee in bed and dinners crossed for a window! Can't even go swimming cuz I discovered a verruca on the ball of my foot last night😪. Less than 50% exercise calories eaten back.
8/6 138.8 - terribly wet day yesterday only managed 45 minutes of structured walking, the rest of the 3.42 miles was made up around a garden centre & Powis Castle hence 387 calories over.
8/7 138.6 - 13.28 miles walked (made up for day before!), Went opposite way along the canal to Berriew, a picturesque Welsh village, had to dodge a few showers! Just over 60% exercise calories eaten back.
8/8. 138.8 - moved the caravan up to Darley Dale, walked 6.48 miles after we set up, are all exercise calories back.
8/9
👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!!4 -
Round 231
69 yo female 5’5”
SW 135.6# post vacation (133.8# last weight in round 230)
GW 134.0# trying to get back on my plan since vacation indulgences. Plan: strength training, hydrate, follow nutrition plan and daily log.
7/31 travel
8/1 travel
8/2 135.6#
8/3 135.0#
8/4 134.4#
8/5 134.0#
8/6 134.0#
8/7 134.2#
8/8 133.4# Riding lessons today. I’m moving up in class and this should be more vigorous which makes me anxious about stamina. Got to do it anyway.
8/96 -
@musicsax
You’re doing an awesome job this round towards your goal despite your foot issue. Well done!4 -
Round 231
SW :127
RSW: 121.04
RGW: 120.06
UGW: 118
Round 231
SW :127
RSW: 121.04
RGW: 120.06
UGW: 118
7/31- 121.04,- Running late this morning, off to PT- should er really bothering me, comb of too much pickleball but I think I overdid my exercises too. 2 minutes resting squats so far. Got dressed and had to undress to weigh myself...need to start off right. Love when 10 days starts on a Monday.
8/1- 121.4, Its fun to entertain yourself- I kind of binged yesterday, was feeling sorry for myself, just being kind of pathetic, but God Blessed me- i did go play pickleball last night, actually was virtually painfree after PT, and despite having potato chips for a snack and then I added a lot of unmeasured goodies to my cauliflower pizza, came out even! I was sure I blew it or would at least be bloated which messes me mentally up too. Hope to do better today. 2 minutes squats yesterday.
8/2- 122.0 This was bound to happen- I have been pushing it on calories and sodium- So not exactly sure what affecting me right now, but I am suspicious of the sodium and water retention. i really had a lot of salt yesterday and it always seems to take a day to catch up and a day or two to even out- I am going to try not only rebalance my body but take this moment to try and rebalance my my and not become overly reactionary- Talking great words here- Only time will tell if I have convinced my self- 2:30 squat.
8/3- 121.0 Mr. Toad's Wild Ride over here! I honestly have no idea every morning what the scale will say. Trying to find peace with God in other areas of my life, accepting change and not trying to be controlling. I did not think that meant to except that I can not even control the scale - God is trying to tell me something, hope I will listen. Been suffering with being excessively tired for a week or 2- I have always had trouble sleeping, my natural progesterone is off, it peaks at wrong time of day...but lately have been exhausted, falling asleep at my desk constantly and then wide awake at 11 pm. Started taking my vitamins again, i think I need to check into this, it is getting out of hand.
8/4- 121.0 Had to get up extra early to go to PT, only had time for coffee, weighed myself 2 hours later and after being worked out- so not sure how to interpret this weight. Ate a little more then usual yesterday, not sure why, had a sweet tooth, needed a reason to get up from my desk. Lucky to be going sideways. Doing better on exhaustion, taking my vitamins again now ( tracking really helps) for my soon to be ex-husbands health insurance plan we get a health assessment- so signed up for that yesterday so will get my blood work drawn, see if I am missing some nutrients in my diet. My girlfriend had said stopping drinking milk helped with her migraines, so I gave up milk for several months- but not sure if I simultaneously finally hit menopause and my headaches have finally started subsiding. Last years assessment said I was low on calcium. I have added 4 ounces of milk a day, need to figure out some alternatives for calcium because can not eat cheese, 4 ounces is pushing it on heartburn, oh and allergic to all tree nuts.Sorry just ranting today.
8/5 120.6- Woke up today with a migraine, bummer. I had several last week was hoping was over them for a while. Coffee starting to kick in, yeah! The scale mystery continues. I was very busy yesterday and did not track well, most of the time this does not work in my favor. But I also started Invisalign 4 months ago and it has really stopped the snacking and late night eating. 4 minutes resting squat - but had to pull myself up with counter.
8/6 120.2-Mystery again! I have been watching the funnest, campiest, relaxing Korean romantic comedy on Netflix. I decided to try making some of the food they are constantly talking about on these shows. I made myself a delicious dinner last night I can not pronounce, pre-inputted recipe and was shocked to see it was over 1000 calories for 1 serving- so made few modifications, got it down to 700 something. Remembered the whole idea is we should be able to eat everything we want in moderation. Honestly the modifications did not effect the recipe at all, I have made it several times before might be what I gained weight and am back her again now that I think about it. So to make a short story long- Shocked, SHOCKED I am under because I was definitely over calories yesterday.
8/7 120.0 Tracking seems to be working, and I started to track sodium for the first time -why did I not do that before! Played pickleball the past several days, so fun to be outside and among friends- also such a calorie burner for me. Had some surprises hoisted on me Friday, will need to deal with today... Hope you all have wonderful week planned, and a Blessed day.
8/8 119.4 - Wow, did not expect this...Funny thing happened Friday. went to doctor, have been struggling for years with insomnia, falling asleep at stop lights, but also excessive migraines. Have blamed everything on my certifiable screwed up hormones. Started menopause finally, and headaches have really improved. I was there for other screenings, and out of the blue he says i really think you may have narcolepsy. ( told my GFs last night, and no I do not steal thing ( kleptomania), or have a love for dead people ( necrophilia- obsessed with corpses)- Ok we were playing pickleball and margaritas-). So I have done everything he recommended to get 7 hours sleep- which I have not done in decades and taking a stimulant in morning. Wonder if this sleeping thing might be resting my calorie needs?
8/96 -
@Antara_Kld
Here is a short list, again they are just fun... Vincenzo, Business Proposal, Love to Hate You...
I do watch these and do my spin bike.2 -
SW Round 231
F 65, 5’6” HW 172 in 2010.
Adult life averaged 140-145
2014 - down to 128
Last nine years 🎢 128-143. Mostly 135ish. Determined for new normal to rest at 130 max.
7/31 ➡️ 143.6
8/1 ➡️ 143.6
8/2 ➡️ 142.0
8/3 ➡️ 141.0
8/4 ➡️ 141.5
8/5 ➡️ 140.6
8/6 ➡️ 140.6
8/7 ➡️ 140.8
8/8 ➡️ 140.2
8/9
10k ✅ IF ✅ Macros ✅ Calories ✅
💦💦✅ Journal ✅
8/7. Solid day. Laughed a lot! Need to laugh more. Enjoy the small things. Increase wonder. Life is 😊 good.
Me: Doing well… Thinking I need to increase protein. Eating steak 🥩 tonight. Petite Filet and fresh veggies. Tennis, 12-3-30 and cleaning house.
I’ve started to sincerely enjoy my ACV drink between 2-3pm. (2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, juice of one lemon, plenty of water / ice and fresh basil). Yum.
So glad I found this group/challenge…. Y’all keep me going 💪🏻 strong! Have an awesome day!😎
Stop the 🎢 roller coaster!
Let’s do this! 💪🏻🙌🏻👆🏻
8/7
10k ✅ IF ✅ Macros ✅ Calories ✅ 💦💦✅ Journal ✅
8/6 was a great day! I woke up positive & because it was still so hot I went indoors after a brisk 2 1/2 mile walk. Attacked the treadmill attempting to do the 12-3-30. For those that don’t know it’s 12% incline at 3 mph for 30 min - I only did 2.75 mph fo 20 min. (I kept the incline at 12% since I’m prepping for hiking in October). I could’ve pushed to 30 minutes but I was bored. I’ll have to bring a podcast that lasts longer! So I hit my 10k steps early which was really good! 💪🏻
I don’t think I’ve shared that I’m a keto believer. I’ve been low carb for the last nine years. I’ve been successful throughout the years - works for me. Macros this time around are 10/60/30. I usually hit more proteins than fat… I never hit my net carb goal. This week it’s averaged 5/60/35.
I’ve also found that for me, I have to lose weight on a restrictive diet where I can have results quickly. (Slow and steady does not win the race for me.) So three times in nine years I’ve had to lose 15 pounds and take it off quick. (The weight gain is usually over a four to six month window after maintaining for several years.). 145 is my backstop “better stop what you’re doing and lose 15!”
My challenge is alcohol. I don’t drink very often, but when I do, I make VERY BAD food choices and put on weight. I would have a drink 2 to 3 times a week, and bingo, my calories shoot up because I lose all discipline. I really do love food. I love to cook, and I love to taste lots of variety. Oh goodness, and I just love cheese! Cheese, cheese, and more cheese! And, Don’t forget chips& salsa and margaritas! It’s important to log my calories because I could easily eat 3000+ cal a day just because I enjoy good food so much! My issue is quantity. I have a bottomless pit! I really don’t crave junk food or desserts. I just plain ♥️ good food! My BMR is 1430ish and so I must eat below 1100 cal for any weightloss to happen. Each day, this past week, my calories were between 1000 and 1100. I only fell short on 10k steps one day. I closed my activity rings every day but one… so I’m very proud to get back in the self-care groove.
Stop the 🎢 roller coaster!
Let’s do this! 💪🏻🙌🏻👆🏻
8/6
10k ❌ IF ✅ Macros ✅ Calories ✅ 💦💦✅ Journal ✅
Stop the 🎢 roller coaster!
Let’s do this! 💪🏻🙌🏻👆🏻
I hate the freaking scale. I need to make it my friend. I know it will be better tomorrow. At least I’ve lost 3 pounds so far! And, I’ve maintained my efforts for seven days…. Whoo-hoo!
I was on target for all my goals yesterday, except closing my Activity rings…. I WAS A SLOB! With the heat index of 114° yesterday I had ZERO motivation to be active. (We’ve been in a heat wave for about 10 days and I think it’s finally getting to me.) After traveling most of the morning, I just sat on the couch drinking water and watched tennis all afternoon. I usually pump weights while doing this, but not this day. I only got a couple hours sleep the night before, so I was pretty tired. I gave myself permission to take a day off from “closing my rings”.
Today will be a new day! Slept like a brick last night! Sipping my morning coffee and getting ready to embrace the day.
Receiving much insight and motivation from this thread. Thx to all. Have a terrific day!
8/5 Steps are my biggest challenge. I play tennis 4 to 5 times a week, and my Apple Watch does not pick up my steps accurately while playing tennis. Battery also low by 6 PM. I KNOW I get in my activity. Why am I relying on my stupid watch to tell me what I’ve done? I don’t even like that watch! One of my goals is to close all activity circles everyday. (45 min active, 500 active calories, standing 12) Many times I forget to turn on my activity and Boom, I’m devastated that I didn’t close my circles! I have to remember that I’ve done the work, and it doesn’t matter what I read on my less-than-perfect watch.
Another challenge that I have discovered is that ever since I was a young girl probably age 11 or 12 no matter what my weight I have always thought I was “fat”. I’ve always had a large butt and legs. I’ve always felt self-conscious, and the self-consciousness is constant - No matter my weight.
I read the battles in the challenges of everyone recording on a daily basis, and I know that there are gals out there that are struggling more than me. But my struggle is real because for the last 55 years My body image has been in the forefront of my mind. Even when I got down to 128 and was very much in shape I still thought I was BIG! That’s crazy!. I want to feel good and look good but somehow, if I’m a size 2 or a size 16 I always feel the same. My goal is to get past that. Maybe I never will.
My husband never thinks about food. Food is always first and foremost constantly on my mind. The challenge is real.
My hope is to just keep doing what I’m doing. It’s the thought process and self-talk that must change for me to be truly content.
10k ❌ IF ✅ Macros ✅ Calories ✅ 💦💦✅ Journal ✅
Stop the 🎢 roller coaster!
Let’s do this! 💪🏻🙌🏻👆🏻5 -
Heaviest weight: 179 lbs
6/1/23 start weight: 164
Goal weight: 150
My baby is 2 and I finally feel some time to work on myself, get the weight down and get a bit stronger.
SW RND 229: 157.6 lbs
SW RND 230: 157.2
SW RND 231: 155.6
7/31 155.6
8/1 155.6
8/2 154.8
8/3 155.6
8/4 156.8
8/5
8/6
8/7 156.6
8/8 155
8/97 -
🦋🌞🍒🐛🪺🍑
📆 2015–2023Feb. 2015: highest weight 218.2July-Dec. 2023 goal — lose 20 lbs—GW 160-163. UGW 130.
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: end weight 183 (-1).
R226 06/20/23: end weight 183.6 (+.6).
R227 06/30/23: end weight 183 (-.6).
R228 07/10/23: end weight 184 (+1)
R229 07/20/23: end weight 183 (-1)
R230 07/30/23: end weight 185 (+2 😡)
R231 08/09/23: goals—calories 1200-1400, walk at least 60 minutes/day, NO SNACKING.
Day, Weight, Calories, Comment
7/31 - 185.4, 1448
Ok, it is what it is. I went over my calorie goal, well below supposed maintenance. This afternoon I’m going to chart the past month or more of calories and weights to see how my record aligns with MFP and Sailrabbit and adjust from there. I feel really bloated and disgusted with myself, but I’m trying to put an “in control” spin on it. I think I’ll make my bead-free salmon patties for dinner — they’re filling and virtuous.
8/01 - 185.4, 1456
Nope, had a measured portion of penne and chicken for dinner, and was really hungry when I got home from dog training in the evening. I’m going to have a very small lunch today, and grilled chicken with cauliflower for dinner. I had a good high-protein breakfast that should hold me through the day. I really think if I ate dinner later, I wouldn’t overeat. DH likes to eat early, so I’m going to have to figure out a system that will work. Sit down with him, warm mine up later? Maybe. For 31+ years, I’ve eaten mainly by his schedule because he’s very scheduled/organized/routine-driven and I’m not, so whatever. But the early dinners just aren’t working for me anymore. Anyone else live with someone with a very different internal food schedule? How do you handle it?
8/02 - 185
Once again, my calories were great until late evening, and then I went on a carb rampage. Ugh.
8/03 - 185.2
Ok, better all around yesterday. I’m off in a few minutes for my post-cataract-surgery checkup with my regular doctor, hoping he clears me for a new prescription—my vision is blurry with my glasses. Yesterday I took Booker to the vet to weigh him — 59 lbs! Then we went to a city park that is a farm and had a lovely walk, and he saw his first chickens. 🐓 Being out there adjusted my attitude a bit — I’ve spent so much of the summer at home pulling weeds, I was kind of down. I realized how I’ve missed getting out to our beautiful parks, so I’ll be doing more of that. Also set some goals for Booker’s training, aiming to be ready for scent/nose work trials this fall, and get serious about tracking and obedience and his advanced trick dog titles. Fun, and something on my mind other than weight and food.
8/04 - 185
I can’t seem to get my calories as low as I’d like, but at least I’m hitting below maintenance the past couple of days. Off to do some dog training! One of these days I need to clean the house….nah! 😂
8/05 - 185
Ok, better in the calories. We got smoked chicken halves from our favorite bbq truck. Usually I would eat the whole thing for late lunch and skip dinner and then end up snacking late. Yesterday I ate just the breast at lunch (plus their roasted new potatoes and a beautiful peach), and ate the rest around 8:30 instead of snacking. That worked pretty well, so I’m going to try dividing my dinners, saving half for late eating.
8/06 - 184.4
Finally, a tiny dip. I didn’t split my dinner yesterday because DH made some sort of casserole with the leftover chicken, and it was really soupy (!) and not really splittable. But I did limit my snacking to a beautiful peach. Part of me wants to go for really low calories, but I know that isn’t smart. I think ~1400 is reasonable.
I like the chatter about training for something like a 10K. I keep saying I’m going to—7-8 years ago (what?!?) I got serious about it and ran 3 5Ks, a 10K, and a half marathon. I kept up the training until we moved here 5 years ago and I got PMR and was in horrible pain — could even take a short walk. I got out of the habit, got off the restrictive diet they put me on for the PMR, Covid hit, I stopped going to the gym, gained 50 lbs, and here I am. But you guys are nudging me to get back to “wunning” —walk/run intervals.
8/07 - 184.2
Rainy day, which is good for the garden, but I probably won’t get my long walk. I’ll walk this evening at doggy school. I made peach crisp last night, but the calories aren’t too bad as I increased the peaches and halved the sugar. Most recipes have too much sugar for me anyway, since I like my fruit straight up. We bought a box of Peach Truck peaches, so I froze some and made this crisp and had a piece. Otherwise, we just eat them. They’re delish!
8/08 - 184.2
Beautiful morning here, so I’m off to one of my favorite parks for a nice walk. I hope I stay awake! I couldn’t fall asleep at all last night. Nothing special worrying me, but I could shut my mind off.
8/09 -
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