☀️🌤️August Daily Weigh-in and Log-in Challenge🌤️☀️

littlelily76 wrote: »

Hi

I’m Melanie getting on track haven’t logged food in a loooong time and managed my weight pretty easily. Out of whack hormones plus a new berry stressful job has me 20 lbs higher than what feels good for me.

The hormonal stuff is making it tough but without really trying to build awareness of what I’m eating I can’t continue to blame that.

So here I am:
August 21: 192.6
Ultimate Goal: 175

August goal: 189

Welcome! Tracking is the most effective way to lose weight in my experience. 😊

I am a 5'4", 46 year-old married female with four kids. There is a lot totally out of my control right now, but I am trying to find ways to manage what I can control...and get ready for the start of a new school year for my kids. I am so grateful for this wonderfully supportive group!

Goals for August:
Take it one day at a time by logging and checking in daily.
Daily steps goal: 8K to start

Weight Tracking for August:
8/01: 184.5?
8/02: DNW
8/03: DNW
8/04: DNW - 8060 steps
8/05: 181.2 - 5K steps
8/06: 183 - 5K steps - late night snacks and wine from a get together with our neighbors.
8/07: 181.9 - 12763 steps - my part-time job is a lot of moving!
8/08: DNW
8/09: 184.1
8/10: 184.1 - Late shifts & sodium
8/11: 183.4
8/12: 181.9 -13k steps
8/13: 182.4
8/14: 182.8 - late night dinners.
8/15: DNW
8/16: 184.3 - traveling day taking my dad to his surgery follow up appt.
8/17 - DNW
8/18 - 181.3
8/19 - 184.3
8/20 - DNW
8/21 - 184.9 - allergic reaction to wasp stings
8/22 - 183.4 - I'm on a steroid due to the allergic reaction and it is making me so hungry.

Happy Wedding Anniversary to me! 36 Years ago, married my best friend. Having a wonderful time in VT, will pay for it later, but life is good.

@deepwoodslady Thinking of you. Hope all goes well.

@littlelily76 Welcome to this wonderful group. I agree with @buckeyebabe7L7 Tracking is key - every day -regardless of how "on plan" you are. A lesson I finally learned - it only took me 30+ years!

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

Goals for August:
Walk for 30 minutes a day 6 days a week
Log all my food daily
Hit at least 10,000 steps 6 days a week
Hit 100lb weight loss this month

SW:262
August SW:166
August GW:155
UGW:150

August
1. Walked, logged, 23k+
2. Walked, logged, 24k+
3. Walked, logged, 21k+
4. Walked, logged, 20k+
5. Logged, rest day, weight 163 😊
6. Walked, logged, 16k+
7. Walked, logged, 22k+
8. Walked, logged, 23k+
9. Walked, logged, 17k+
10. Walked, logged, 26k+ (that's a first!)
11. Walked, logged, 20k+
12. Logged, rest day, weight 160 🥳 (I made my goal to lose over 100 lbs)
13. Walked, logged, 15k+
14. Walked, logged, 23k+
15. Walked, logged, 23k+
16. Walked, logged, 22k+
17. Walked, logged, 23k+
18. Logged
19. Logged
20. Logged, weight 157
21. Walked, logged, 23k+
22. Walked, logged, 23k+

I'm Janice...54 yrs old, married 26 years with 4 kids, One 4 week old grandbaby and a small zoo I live in Edmonton.Alberta,Canada and I work for Hallmark. I am an avid cyclist...I love to walk, hike, spin class, BodyCombat and BodyPump. I sometimes teach spin classes at a friends gym. I also like to read(audiobooks) and watch movies!!😁
Highest weight:197.6

Goals:
1. Training scheduled - 2 races coming up
2. Yoga
3. Tracking everything
4. Journaling[/spoiler]

Weight Tracking for August:
8/01 - 158.7
8/02 - 158.7 Tracked everything - too many nuts!
8/03 - 158.7 I am a turtle
8/04 - 158.2 at least it's down - but I was sick again last night (
8/05 - 158 Honestly kept the food light yesterday...
8/06 - 158 Good day - smoked homemade pizza...😋😋
8/07 - 157.4 awesome day yesterday - except the sangria...but kept it in check!!!
8/08 - 157.2 At least it's going the right way 😁
8/09 - 156.8 Whoop!!
8/10 - 156.8
8/11 - 156.6 - Date night - I was good though
8/12 - 156.6 - no gain - very happy
8/13 - 156.2 - we had a family dinner - full house Too much food...
8/14 - 156.8 - not bad considering
8/15 - 156 - whoop!!
8/16 - 155.8 - had a few stress eating moments but kicked it before it got out of hand...
8/17 - 155.6 - was my SIL birthday - was happy it was ice cream cake - not my favorite
8/18 - 155.6
8/19 - 155.6 - too many drinks...but no snacks🤣
8/20 - 155.6
8/21 - 155.2
8/22 - 155 - long week already and it's only Tuesday

@BittersweetVita Uhhg on the stings - deathly allergic to wasps...scares the crap out of me - glad your alright

Had my oncologist appt and scans look good!! Officially 9 years cancer free...and very glad that's done for another year...waiting for my year 10 so I can finally get off the Tamoxifen and actually lose a bit more weight...

@ddainiak Looks like your having so much fun...HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!

I started with this group in July. I am Mary, 69 years old, 5’5”, CW 170 lbs, HW 185, GW 150, or maybe UGW 140. I want to lose weight to bring my blood pressure down and to improve my cardiovascular health. I saw the notes from the orthopedic doctor on my medical record which said my BMI is a contributing factor to my mobility pain. I also feel all the usual feelings about my appearance at a higher weight not being as attractive, wanting to feel more energy, move more gracefully.
Late August and my weight loss is super slow to the point of non-existent! I look at August 4: 170.6 and today: 170.2. I log my food diary and exercise to MFP daily. Eating 4-5 servings of vegetables and fruits, and drinking more fluids. It’s good to have the log and that’s a way to note what is going on (not much). Inspiration comes more from seeing others’ progress over time. I do see I lost a bit when I had several days’ higher step count. New goal: 10K / day.

Working in the yard every day rewilding from lawn to meadow, pretty sure neighbors see only chaos but I have a picture in my head of what can be. Sort of like my weight loss program.

August 4: 170.6 Steps: 1,467
August 5: 170.2 Steps: 10,302
August 6: 170.0 Steps: 10,412
August 7: 170.0 Steps: 11,914
August 8: DNW Steps: 10,398
August 9: DNW Steps: 4,342
August 10: 171.0 Steps: 8,126
August 11: 171.0 Steps: 3,787
August 12: 170.6 Steps: 4.136
August 13: 170.6 Steps: 10,134
August 14: 170.6 Steps: 9,709
August 15: DNW Steps: 9,038
August 16: 168.8 Steps: 10,849 Ah that was a nice weigh-in.
August 17: DNW Steps: 6,245
August 18: 171 Steps: 9,000
August 19: 170.8 Steps: 8,300
August 20: 170.2 Steps: 10,482 Got my 10k! Veggie forward meals. Grapefruit snack.
August 21: 169.8 Steps: 11,213 Oh, look I lost 4 oz. Hope springs.
August 22: 170.2 Steps: 11,151 Whoops that 4 oz! Yay steps. It's a process.
August 23: 170.0 Steps: tbd Learning more re: IF & keto. Loving veggies. Getting Steps.
August 24:
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deepwoodslady wrote: »

08/23-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)- I will weigh in tomorrow. I just needed this one buffer day at home to stick to plan and mitigate the damage from all the travel and festivities. I received confusing news at the cancer appts yesterday. They have found calcifications in my left breast (the cancer free one). While some calcifications can be normal in women, it is a concern due to my cancer history. They are not recommending a biopsy just yet which is good news. But they do want another mammogram in 6 months instead of a year to follow any changes or growth. So now, 6 months of worry. I should have just had them both lopped off with the original cancer but I had 3 kids still in school at the time and my hubby was very sick with constant travel for dialysis. Honestly there was no time for me as it would have required so much travel and processes. And I likely still would have needed the chemo anyway. I’m thinking about seeing a breast surgeon now and just get it over with. This is draining. Anyway, today is National Prayer Day so maybe you guys can say one for me.

Sorry it wasn't just a straight forward clean bill of health and I will definitely keep you in my prayers. Thanks for the update.

Hi! I’m a grandma of 8 from Canada. I live near my kids and help out babysitting a fair bit. I was never overweight when I was young, but have probably been obese off an on for the past 20 years. Something changed in my mental outlook about 6 months ago when my doctor told me I was now diabetic. She had previously warned me, but I just didn’t pay attention. I listened this time and am taking it seriously. I’m determined to get healthy.
My goal is to be able to stop taking several prescribed drugs, and lower blood sugar levels. I believe it will take me over a year to do this, but I’m going to do it. I was always healthy before I got fat. I have over 100 lbs. to lose. I’ve already lost close to 37 lbs. in the last 6 months, decreased my bp medication, and my blood sugar level has decreased significantly.
I’ve made lifestyle changes, and I’m counting calories most days. I’ve started swimming more, and I’m doing very gentle aerobics.
Recently, I even travelled for the first time in years.

Starting weight: 230
Goal weight: 130 (maybe less)
Height: 5’2”

Monthly Weight Loss:
March-10 lbs.
April- 8 lbs.
May- 5 lbs.
June- 4.4 lbs. (trip to Europe)
July- 5.6
August-
September-
October-
November-
December-

Aug. 16- 193.8 lbs. starting this challenge 1/2 way through. I’d love to get into the 180’s by the end of this month. Don’t know what to expect. DH has a knee replacement surgery in a week. I’m his caregiver.
Aug. 17-193.8 swam for an hour. Haven’t been swimming as the pool has been closed for 2weeks. We had a horrific incident and a man drowned. I feel a bit strange because of it. It’s terribly sad.
Aug. 18-DW gentle aerobics class
Aug. 19-194.4 ate some junk food last night, lots of salt, swam for 55 min.
Aug. 20-192.4 woo hoo ! I hope it stays. This is a huge loss for me.
Aug. 21-192.6. Still happy, aerobics, DH has surgery tomorrow, his knee replaced.
Aug. 22- DW surgery went well!
Aug. 23- 193 up we go! One of those things😳 DH is 🏡
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Donna, so sorry you have to go through so much worry. Sending good vibes your way.

I Forgot to mention that I don’t eat before I exercise or swim so my stomach is usually empty. Food is not the issue.

Melwillbehealthy wrote: »

So I have an unusual thing that happens periodically. I vomit, but not often , in fact very infrequently . I’m not sick though. It has happened since I started looking after my health more, eating much better, adding in exercise to my life. I love the exercising I have way more energy than 6 months ago. The exercise is not the slightest bit strenuous. It’s almost embarrassingly easy for most people, but still challenges me. The odd time after a swim or in the middle of my aerobics class (which is mostly stretching, isometrics)when I don’t expect it, I vomit. I’m taking ozempic for diabetes. Maybe it has something to do with it. Exercise seems to trigger it. I always feel completely fine afterwards.
However, I don’t really think ozempic affects me much in the way of side effects. I’m staying on a lower dose as long as it helps my blood sugar, but hope to get off it completely as soon as the doctor says I can. Maybe it helps curb my hunger, but I’ve been trying to change my lifestyle so I can continue to lose after I stop taking it. I still have ‘starving’ times, but am learning to deal with them.
If anyone else vomits after exercise I’d like to know their experience. Gross, eh? Lol. Sometimes, I think it’s the diabetes, but I don’t know.
I see a lot of different doctors right now. No one has an answer for me. It’s a minor issue in their eyes.

@Melwillbehealthy The only time I really get nauseated is when I eat something with too much fat, or my fat macro is way up for the day. In your case, however, since it is after or during exercise, I would definitely make a dr appointment to discuss. Hopefully nothing is kinked in the bowel system that pushes things back up when you do anything strenuous with your body/midsection. Perhaps an X-Ray or CT scan is in order? Sending good vibes to you that you will safely and quickly get some resolution/answers.

@fourathomej Great news on your scans! That’s a relief! I would love to pick your brain some time about the journey that is Tamoxifen but maybe you don’t want to share, which I understand.

@deepwoodslady Donna, I am so sorry. I know there are many frustrating things about cancer but the unknown has to be the worst. Maybe work on getting a second opinion? But don’t listen to me, this is your body, you get to do what you want with it. You are in my thoughts ❤️

I am a 5'4", 46 year-old married female with four kids. There is a lot totally out of my control right now, but I am trying to find ways to manage what I can control...and get ready for the start of a new school year for my kids. I am so grateful for this wonderfully supportive group!

Goals for August:
Take it one day at a time by logging and checking in daily.
Daily steps goal: 8K to start

Weight Tracking for August:
8/01: 184.5?
8/02: DNW
8/03: DNW
8/04: DNW - 8060 steps
8/05: 181.2 - 5K steps
8/06: 183 - 5K steps - late night snacks and wine from a get together with our neighbors.
8/07: 181.9 - 12763 steps - my part-time job is a lot of moving!
8/08: DNW
8/09: 184.1
8/10: 184.1 - Late shifts & sodium
8/11: 183.4
8/12: 181.9 -13k steps
8/13: 182.4
8/14: 182.8 - late night dinners.
8/15: DNW
8/16: 184.3 - traveling day.
8/17 - DNW
8/18 - 181.3
8/19 - 184.3
8/20 - DNW
8/21 - 184.9 - allergic reaction to sting
8/22 - 183.4
8/24 - 183.0
8/25 - 182.6

My name is Donna. I am 5’ 5” tall, 63 years old and from the Michigan USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s



Starting Weight (from July 31st): 193.8
Goal: 189.8 (Four lb Loss)
Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx

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


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


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)-

08/07-195.8-(Trend Weight 195.6)-

08/08-194.6-(Trend Weight 195.6)-

08/09-194.6-(Trend Weight 195.6)-

08/10-195.2-(Trend Weight 195.6)-

08/11-193.8-(Trend Weight 195.5)-


08/12-192.6-(Trend Weight 195.2)-

08/13-194.2-(Trend Weight 195.1)-

08/14-194.2-(Trend Weight 195.1)-

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08/16-196.6-(Trend Weight 195.6)-

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08/23-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)- I will weigh in tomorrow. I just needed this one buffer day at home to stick to plan and mitigate the damage from all the travel and festivities. I received confusing news at the cancer appts yesterday. They have found calcifications in my left breast (the cancer free one). While some calcifications can be normal in women, it is a concern due to my cancer history. They are not recommending a biopsy just yet which is good news. But they do want another mammogram in 6 months instead of a year to follow any changes or growth. So now, 6 months of worry. I should have just had them both lopped off with the original cancer but I had 3 kids still in school at the time and my hubby was very sick with constant travel for dialysis. Honestly there was no time for me as it would have required so much travel and processes. And I likely still would have needed the chemo anyway. I’m thinking about seeing a breast surgeon now and just get it over with. This is draining. Anyway, today is National Prayer Day so maybe you guys can say one for me.


08/24-195.4-(Trend Weight 197.0)- I am down 2.6 lbs from my last weigh-in. Boy-oh-Boy what a relief! I was hoping to see the probable water weight come off on this reading and I am very pleased. I just wasn’t in a state to see a higher weight another day. Now to take the ball and run with it since this is still higher than my lowest in August. Yesterday I worked on tweaking my calorie and carb goals with MFP. I am going to try to be a little less restrictive but still very mindful of carbs due to my T2D as well as its effectiveness for weight loss. I’ll keep working and tweaking until I find the sweet spot. I will be like a dog looking for a bone, I won’t give up and I’ll dig where I have to! I start babysitting tonight until Saturday night so that means constant interruptions in my ability to exercise but it also means lots of stairs on a steep staircase. I’m going to take advantage of being home and really watch my P’s and Q’s.

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