100 day Challenge #16 – Saturday June 15 2023 to Friday September 22 2023

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  • ptitejeanne
    ptitejeanne Posts: 2,074 Member
    Hi again! I'm Jeanne. πŸ‘‹πŸ˜€
    I'm 47, 5' 4", live in Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

    Day 1 June 15

    1st week goal weight: ⬇️
    1st week actual weight: 167

    2nd week goal weight: 165
    2nd week actual weight: 163.4

    3rd week goal weight: 163.0
    3rd week actual weight: 163.8

    4th week goal weight: 161
    4th week actual weight: 162.2

    5th week goal weight: 158.0
    5th week actual weight: 159.4

    6th week goal weight: 160
    6th week actual weight: 161.4

    7th week goal weight: 160
    7th week actual weight: 163.8

    8th week goal weight: 160
    8th week actual weight: 164.0

    9th week goal weight: 160.0
    9th week actual weight: 161.4

    Day 57. TH August 10: 161.4
    Day 58. FR August 11: 161.8
    Day 59. SA August 12: 161.0
    Day 60. SU August 13: 161.0
    Day 61. MO August 14: 163.8
    Day 62. TU August 15: 159.8
    Day 63. WE August 16: 161.2

    10th week goal weight: 159.0
    10th week actual weight: 160.8

    Day 64. TH August 17: 160.8
    Day 65. FR August 18: 160.2
    Day 66. SA August 19: 159.4
    Day 67. SU August 20: 162.2
    Day 68. MO August 21: 161.8
    Day 69. TU August 22: 161.6
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,909 Member
    edited August 2023
    Thank you, @dawnbgethealthy !
    I'm in!
    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: 145.0
    Day 01 - 06/15 - 154.9 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then...zero...
    Day 02 - 06/16 - 156.5 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 03 - 06/17 - 154.9 at 7:00 a.m. ...5.69 miles in 114 mins
    Day 04 - 06/18 - 156.0 at 7:00 a.m. ...family dinner ...5.60 miles in 114 mins
    Day 05 - 06/19 - 154.0 at 7:30 a.m. ...DH's b'day...so much good food this weekend!
    Day 06 - 06/20 - 154.0 at 6:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 6.12 miles in 121 mins
    Day 07 - 06/21 - 153.8 at 8:00 a.m. ...zero!!
    WEEK 1 any loss - -1.1
    Day 08 - 06/22 - 154.0 at 7:00 a.m. ...5.70 miles in 116 mins
    Day 09 - 06/23 - 153.2 at 7:00 a.m. ...Kaiser for tests
    Day 10 - 06/24 - 153.6 at 8:00 a.m. ...6.31 miles in 128 mins
    Day 11 - 06/25 - 152.4 at 8:30 a.m. ...zero
    Day 12 - 06/26 - 153.2 at 7:50 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 13 - 06/27 - 153.7 at 7:00 a.m. ...6.17 miles in 118 mins
    Day 14 - 06/28 - 152.7 at 6:45 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer and doctor's appt
    WEEK 2 any loss - -1.3
    Day 15 - 06/29 - 152.2 at 7:00 a.m. ...3.91 miles in 85 mins w/sweet husband!!
    Day 16 - 06/30 - 152.5 at 7:50 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 17 - 07/01 - 151.3 at 8:00 a.m. ...108 degrees here in Northern California...no walking for me!!
    Day 18 - 07/02 - 150.5 at 8:00 a.m. ...106 degrees here in Northern California...no walking for me!!
    Day 19 - 07/03 - 152.3 at 6:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 20 - 07/04 - 151.0 at 6:30 a.m. ...5.67 miles in 118 mins...a bit on the slow side!!
    Day 21 - 07/05 - 151.0 at 6:15 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    WEEK 3 any loss - -1.2
    Day 22 - 07/06 - 150.6 at 6:00 a.m. ...zero!!
    Day 23 - 07/07 - 150.8 at 7:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 24 - 07/08 - 150.7 at 7:00 a.m. ...5.83 miles in 112 mins
    Day 25 - 07/09 - 150.5 at 7:00 a.m. ...5.65 miles in 106 mins
    Day 26 - 07/10 - 150.0 at 8:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 27 - 07/11 - 151.0 at 7:00 a.m. ...6.03 miles in 109 mins
    Day 28 - 07/12 - 152.2 at 7:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    WEEK 4 any loss - +1.6 pounds
    Day 29 - 07/13 - 151.2 at 7:30 a.m. ...doctor appointment
    Day 30 - 07/14 - 152.0 at 7:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 31 - 07/15 - 153.5 at 7:30 a.m. ...5.86 miles in 116 mins
    Day 32 - 07/16 - 152.0 at 7:30 a.m. ...over 100 degrees here in Northern California...no walking for me!!
    Day 33 - 07/17 - 150.5 at 8:45 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 34 - 07/18 - 150.7 at 7:00 a.m. ...5.79 miles in 116 mins
    Day 35 - 07/19 - 150.5 at 7:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    WEEK 5 any loss - -1.3
    Day 36 - 07/20 - 150.8 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty and over 100 degrees so no walking for me!!
    Day 37 - 07/21 - 151.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 38 - 07/22 - 151.0 at 7:00 a.m. ...Hair cut in morning and too hot to walk in the afternoon!!
    Day 39 - 07/23 - 151.7 at 7:00 a.m. ...6.00 miles in 108 mins
    Day 40 - 07/24 - 150.8 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 41 - 07/25 - 151.0 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...cleaned house...made soup...too hot!!
    Day 42 - 07/26 - 151.7 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    WEEK 6 any loss - +.9
    Day 43 - 07/27 - 153.0 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...then nothing
    Day 44 - 07/28 - 154.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 45 - 07/29 - 150.9 at 7:00 a.m. ...6.68 miles in 133 mins
    Day 46 - 07/30 - 151.5 at 7:00 a.m. ...5.15 miles in 94 mins
    Day 47 - 07/31 - 152.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 48 - 08/01 - 151.1 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...then nothing
    Day 49 - 08/02 - 152.3 at 6:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/my trainer
    WEEK 7 any loss - -.7
    Day 50 - 08/03 - 152.2 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...then nothing
    Day 51 - 08/04 - 153.3 at 6:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/my trainer
    Day 52 - 08/05 - 152.4 at 7:00 a.m. ...6.47 miles in 121 mins
    Day 53 - 08/06 - 153.5 at 7:00 a.m. ...nothing!! Too hot here in northern California!
    Day 54 - 08/07 - 151.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 55 - 08/08 - 151.3 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...then nothing
    Day 56 - 08/09 - 152.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    WEEK 8 any loss - +.2
    Day 57 - 08/10 - 151.8 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...then nothing
    Day 58 - 08/11 - 151.9 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 59 - 08/12 - 150.5 at 7:00 a.m. ...5.81 miles in 111 mins
    Day 60 - 08/13 - 150.2 at 7:00 a.m. ...5.64 miles in 106 mins
    Day 61 - 08/14 - 151.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 62 - 08/15 - 150.2 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...then reading
    Day 63 - 08/16 - 150.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...then reading...trainer sick
    WEEK 9 any loss - -1.2
    Day 64 - 08/17 - 151.0 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...then reading
    Day 65 - 08/18 - 150.4 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...then reading...trainer sick
    Day 66 - 08/19 - 152.0 at 6:00 a.m. ...3.56 miles in 75 mins w/DH then celebrated DDD and oldest Grandson's b'days!!!
    Day 67 - 08/20 - 151.3 at 6:30 a.m. ...6.13 miles in 110 mins
    Day 68 - 08/21 - 152.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer then dinner with family for Grandson's b'day!
    Day 69 - 08/22 -
    Day 70 - 08/23 -
    WEEK 10 any loss -
    Chris
  • siyeonsimpp
    siyeonsimpp Posts: 211 Member
    Goal for the next 45 days: -10~15lbs --> down to 133.4~138.4lbs

    Day 55 – Tuesday August 08 148.4
    Day 56 – Wednesday August 09 148.0
    Day 57 – Thursday August 10 148.2 - I've noticed whenever I first start drinking a good amount of water after a while of not doing so, the next day I usually gain a marginal amount of weight, but if I continue, it actually helps with my bloating and my weight goes down. Hopefully the same happens for tomorrow.
    Day 58 – Friday August 11 147.2 - I think I was right.

    9th week goal weight: 146.4
    9th week actual weight: 147.2
    9th week weight change: -1.2 lbs

    Day 59 – Saturday August 12 146.0 - Came down with a fever last night so this loss makes sense. Hopefully I can start exercising soon once I make my full recovery from Covid and whatever stomach bug I have.
    Day 60 – Sunday August 13 145.0 - Ngl this was kind of a shock to me, but it's honestly probably water weight and a result of me only drinking 2 cups of water yesterday, so I won't get my hopes up.
    Day 61 – Monday August 14 145.0 - Glad I could keep it down.
    Day 62 – Tuesday August 15 145.8
    Day 63 – Wednesday August 16 146.4
    Day 64 – Thursday August 17 146.2
    Day 65 – Friday August 18 144.6 - Lightest I've been since early July :0

    10th week goal weight: 145.2
    10th week actual weight: 144.6
    10th week weight change: -2.6lbs

    Day 66 – Saturday August 19 143.4
    Day 67 – Sunday August 20 142.8
    Day 68 – Monday August 21 143.8
    Day 69 – Tuesday August 22 144.6
    Day 70 – Wednesday August 23
    Day 71 – Thursday August 24
    Day 72 – Friday August 25

    11th week goal weight: 142.6
    11th week actual weight:
  • tinathescreamer
    tinathescreamer Posts: 610 Member
    Ultimate goal 70 kg
    Day 1 Thursday June 15 Already the 15th on my side of the world. 79 kg. I am at 25 BMI but my ethnicity calls for a lower BMI to get in a healthy weight range. Went for a 3 hour walk. went 1 cal over my net limit.
    Day 2 Friday June 16 79 kg. No loss but maintaining is better than gaining. Didn't do much today as I'm coming down with a cold.

    1st week goal weight: 78.8
    1st week actual weight:79 kg

    Day 3 Saturday June 17 78.8 kg
    Day 4 Sunday June 18 78.4 kg. still coughing quite badly and food doesn't taste great, so keeping the calories down.
    Day 5 Monday June 19 78 kg. 1 kilo in 5 days? Holy cow! I feel I'm eating enough. remind self that weight loss is a marathon, not a sprint. Prob this rate won't continue
    Day 6 Tuesday June 20 78 kg
    Day 7 Wednesday June 21 78.1 kg. Every day it isn't raining I go for at least a 60 min walk. While walking I look out for dropped coins. So far I have found 90 cents (US 54 cents) I plan to save it all and buy myself a non food treat at the end of the Challenge.
    Day 8 Thursday June 22 78 kg. Keeping the salt down - but it's fat I want to lose, not water.
    Day 9 Friday June 23 77.8 kg. Found $2 (US1.27) while walking. This week has def gone well.

    2nd week goal weight: 78.3 kg
    2nd week actual weight: 77.9 kg. Wow. Just wow. Don't know if this rate will continue, but I'll take the loss so far.

    Day 10 Saturday June 24 77.8 kg
    Day 11 Sunday June 25 78kg. Going in the wrong direction! So what did I do? Spent the day eating buttered toast and honey.
    Day 12 Monday June 26 77.8 kg. Feeling lazy today so bought some potato salad for lunch. The spuds were undercooked and the mayo so sweet my teeth almost fell out. Maybe my tastebuds are becoming accustomed to less sugar? I am trying to avoid sauces and dressings and just using herbs and spices in cooking.
    Day 13 Tuesday June 27 77.9 kg. Eating too much bread.
    Day 14 Wednesday June 28 77.5 kg. Raining today so didn't walk. Drinking a load of black coffee which acts as an appetite suppressant for me.
    Day 15 Thursday June 29 77.6 kg. Tried on a size 16D bra, was a little loose. Tried on an old 14C, was a bit too tight. How uncomfortable do I want to be until I lose a little more weight?
    Day 16 Friday June 30 77.4 kg

    3rd week goal weight: 77.2
    3rd week actual weight: 77.4 Didn't quite reach target but I'll take the loss anyway.

    Day 17 – Saturday July 01 77 kg. Waist 33.5 ins. Hips 43.5 ins.
    Day 18 – Sunday July 02 76.8 kg. BMI 24.5. 2 more kilos to lose and I will be in the healthy range for my ethnicity. Hint - if you calculate BMI, use a calculator that takes into account age, gender and ethnicity, not just weight and height.
    Day 19 – Monday July 03 76.7 kg
    Day 20 – Tuesday July 04 76.5 kg - have lost a total of 9 kg (19.8 lbs) since starting MFP
    Day 21 – Wednesday July 05 76.7 kg
    Day 22 – Thursday July 06 76.8 kg. I am 65 today! Celebrated retirement by going to an Indian restaurant. Mmmm .... buttered naan bread ....
    Day 23 – Friday July 07 76.4 kg. Today is Day 100 of tracking my food and exercise on MFP. I have lost 9.1 kg altogether (20 lbs). Jeans getting rather loose.

    4th week goal weight: 76.5 kg
    4th week actual weight: 76.4 kg. Made it!

    Day 24 – Saturday July 08 76 kg! woot woot!
    Day 25 – Sunday July 09 76 kg
    Day 26 – Monday July 10 76.8 kg. Neighbor gave me a pot of homemade apricot jam. Note to self - pass on such future goodies to food pantry immediately instead of devouring jam sandwiches non stop ....
    Day 27 – Tuesday July 11 76.4 kg
    Day 28 – Wednesday July 12 76.2 kg
    Day 29 – Thursday July 13 76 kg. Tonight we celebrated Matariki, the Rising of the Seven Sisters (the Pleiades). I was very restrained at the feast, only a small portion of roast pork and sweet potato, no potato bread, and just one scoop of ice cream. Part of the invite required a contribution to the food pantry, so I found a box of cereal, a jar of honey, some other sweet stuff and a can of coconut milk to donate - I hope someone needs to put on weight!
    Day 30 – Friday July 14 75.5 kg! 3.5 kg lost in 30 days! Wow!

    5th week goal weight: 75.5 kg
    5th week actual weight: 75.5 kg. Go me!

    Day 31 – Saturday July 15 75.9 kg
    Day 32 – Sunday July 16 76.2 kg
    Day 33 – Monday July 17 76 kg
    Day 34 – Tuesday July 18 75.3 kg
    Day 35 – Wednesday July 19 75.1 kg
    Day 36 – Thursday July 20 74.9 kg. Waist 33 ins. Hips 42 ins. Yes! Down in the Healthy BMI range! Aim to get down to 22 BMI.
    Day 37 – Friday July 21 74.8 kg Thinking of doing some weight training in order to replace fat with muscle and develop some upper body strength.

    6th week goal weight: 75 kg
    6th week actual weight: 74.8 kg

    Day 38 – Saturday July 22 75.1 kg
    Day 39 – Sunday July 23 74.9 kg
    Day 40 – Monday July 24 75.1 kg
    Day 41 – Tuesday July 25 74.9 kg. This feels like a plateau tho I'm still regularly below my net allowed calories.
    Day 42 – Wednesday July 26 74.8 kg.
    Day 43 – Thursday July 27 75 kg. Think I may be missing recording some calories somewhere. Need to be more vigilant.
    Day 44 – Friday July 28 74.3 kg. Before MFP I weighed 100 kg (220 lbs) but managed to lose a fair bit of it even without tracking. Now I've lost over 25 kg (55 lbs) I tried on a cardigan I knitted for myself back then - and now it's enormous! I feel like the Saggy, Baggy Elephant wearing it. Off to the thrift store with it! I'll knit myself a new one after I've kept the weight off for a while.

    7th week goal weight: Setting weekly goals doesn't do much for me, I find - just keeping my eye on the overall goal and celebrating various milestones as they occur.
    7th week actual weight:

    Day 45 – Saturday July 29 74.5 kg
    Day 46 – Sunday July 30 75.1 kg. I made a start on decluttering today, after watching youtube videos. Two shopping bags of size 18 clothes donated - I swear on Peter Rabbit's lettuce I will never let myself get that big again. Size 14 now - would like to get back to 12.
    Day 47 – Monday July 31 74.8 kg
    Day 48 – Tuesday August 01 74.5 kg. Sometimes I weigh myself with a towel on. Sometimes I don't.
    Day 49 – Wednesday August 02 74.2 kg.
    Day 50 – Thursday August 03 74 kg. Yay! Halfway through the Challenge and I have lost 5 kg (11 lbs). Another 50 days left to lose the last 4 kg and I will beat goal!
    Day 51 – Friday August 04 73.9 kg

    8th week goal weight:
    8th week actual weight:

    Day 52 – Saturday August 05 73.8 kg
    Day 53 – Sunday August 06 73.9 kg Got a lot of exercise today doing a massive declutter and clean. I can now pretty well fit all my clothes into one closet and one set of drawers. The bedroom looks way neater and I'm thinking of repainting the walls. I learned from You Tube about "depression rooms" - that's what I was living in.
    Day 54 – Monday August 07 74 kg
    Day 55 – Tuesday August 08 DNW
    Day 56 – Wednesday August 09 74 kg. A little off track over the last 2 days as I was on a noho marae (overnight stay at the tribal meeting place) and it is famous for kai moana (seafood). I ate a lot! Also I learned to weave a bag for collecting shellfish, so I think I'm going to be eating more ...
    Day 57 – Thursday August 10 74.5 kg
    Day 58 – Friday August 11 73.9 kg. ....and when the weight was up, it was up. and when it was down, it was down. and when the number was the same at the end of the week - it was neither up nor down!

    9th week goal weight:
    9th week actual weight:

    Day 59 – Saturday August 12 74 kg. Only 6 weeks more in the Challenge! Focus, focus.
    Day 60 – Sunday August 13 73.8 kg
    Day 61 – Monday August 14 73.5 kg. 12 kilos down! Celebrated by having pizza -oops.
    Day 62 – Tuesday August 15 73.3 kg. ....I think I can ..... I think I can ...
    Day 63 – Wednesday August 16 73.2 kg ....getting closer ...
    Day 64 – Thursday August 17 73 kg So close! Just 3 kg (6.6 lb) to go.
    Day 65 – Friday August 18 73 kg

    10th week goal weight:
    10th week actual weight:

    Day 66 – Saturday August 19 72.9 kg
    Day 67 – Sunday August 20 72.8 kg
    Day 68 – Monday August 21 72.8 kg
    Day 69 – Tuesday August 22 72.8 kg
    Day 70 – Wednesday August 23 73 kg - think I need to step up the walking more. On these cold winter mornings I've been catching the bus more frequently - especially since I received my Senior Card which gives me a discount on public transport.
    Day 71 – Thursday August 24
    Day 72 – Friday August 25

    11th week goal weight:
    11th week actual weight:

    Day 73 – Saturday August 26
    Day 74 – Sunday August 27
    Day 75 – Monday August 28
    Day 76 – Tuesday August 29
    Day 77 – Wednesday August 30
    Day 78 – Thursday August 31
    Day 79 – Friday September 01

    12th week goal weight:
    12th week actual weight:

    Day 80 – Saturday September 02
    Day 81 – Sunday September 03
    Day 82 – Monday September 04
    Day 83 – Tuesday September 05
    Day 84 – Wednesday September 06
    Day 85 – Thursday September 07
    Day 86 – Friday September 08

    13th week goal weight:
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    Day 87 – Saturday September 09
    Day 88 – Sunday September 10
    Day 89 – Monday September 11
    Day 90 – Tuesday September 12
    Day 91 – Wednesday September 13
    Day 92 – Thursday September 14
    Day 93 – Friday September 15

    14th week goal weight:
    14th week actual weight:

    Day 94 – Saturday September 16
    Day 95 – Sunday September 17
    Day 96 – Monday September 18
    Day 97 – Tuesday September 19
    Day 98 – Wednesday September 20
    Day 99 – Thursday September 21
    Day 100 – Friday September 22
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,899 Member
    @deepwoodslady

    I hope that you aren't beating yourself up too much. You were making very good progress, and have kept 50 pounds off for a long time.

    I understand that you feel like what you are doing is not sustainable and will look for a better strategy.
    You will figure it out.

    I don't believe that we can go through life and not sample some of our favourite things.
    Going to a Fair and not sampling the faves does not seem right. Just don't eat an entire Funnel Cake of 1600 calories, just have a few bites?
    I do think that we can limit the amount that we consume of them, and the frequency.

    Deprivation usually backfires, so only lifestyle/eating habit change will be sustainable.

    Finding substitutes is good. Cutting portions even slightly is good and adds up over time.

    I have started having gum on hand so that when I want to continue snacking I at least have something in my mouth to keep me busy for a bit. Often after the gum I have closed the snacking window and feel satisfied.

    We are all different and finding what works long term for us as individuals definitely takes some experimentation.

    At the end of the day only we are responsible for looking after our bodies and health.
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,899 Member
    Hi everyone.
    I am Dawn. 5'2", 62 years old.
    My BMI and stuff like that shows my optimum healthy weight should be between 110 and 118.

    I have made a decision to limit restaurant food to 6 times per year since I seem to gain a few pounds each time which could take 3-6 months to get back off from one visit.
    Rolling total so far: 3 out of the 6

    1st week goal weight: 143.4 (ambitious?)
    1st week actual weight: 144.4 - Started the week (and the 100) at 144.4, so no change

    2nd week goal weight: Less than the beginning of the week, 142.2
    2nd week actual weight: 142.6, so gained 0.4

    3rd week goal weight: 141.4
    3rd week actual weight: 144.6 - Started the week at 142.4, so 1.8 pound gain this week

    4th week goal weight: 143.6
    4th week actual weight: 145.0 - Started the week at 144.6, so gained 0.4 this week

    5th week goal weight: 142.6
    5th week actual weight: 143.2 - Started the week at 143.6, so lost 0.4

    6th week goal weight: 142.4
    6th week actual weight: 144.0 - Started the week at 143.4, so gained 0.6

    7th week goal weight: 142.6
    7th week actual weight: 143.6 - Started the week at 143.6, so stayed the same

    8th week goal weight:
    8th week actual weight: 144.8 - I kept track even though I wasn't posting on forums. Started the week at 144.8, so stayed the same

    9th week goal weight:
    9th week actual weight: 144.6 - Started the week at 144.4, so gained 0.2 this week

    10th week goal weight: Less than my 100 day start weight of 144.4. Lets say 142.4
    10th week actual weight: 143.8 - Started the week at 143.4

    Day 66 – Saturday August 19 - 142.6. Hmm, well, I didn't eat any fruit at all yesterday, I had eaten too much the day before and got a sore tummy. Or maybe all that fruit was waiting for a break to sweep everything out from me? Who knows. Also I have kept up with eating hummus each night after work before doing my legs up arm weights and then eating dinner. Hummus has lots of fibre and nutrients. Whatever it is, I am extremely happy to see this drop!
    Day 67 – Sunday August 20 - 142.2 - I have decided not to take any shifts today. Yes, I was on track to work 24 straight, but I have so much to clean up around here and feel tired. 3rd job is now finished for the season. Very smoky here, so I will try to limit my outdoor time.
    Day 68 – Monday August 21- 142.4 - Still smoky here, but cooling down a bit at least since we are not supposed to leave windows open because of the particulate. I did do a bit of work in the garden yesterday, just not a marathon.
    Day 69 – Tuesday August 22 - 142.8 - Banner day, so not worried about this uptick.
    Day 70 – Wednesday August 23 - 142.6 - Back to the beginning of the week weight. I like Sunday's better, but very very happy not to see 145 at all.
    Day 71 – Thursday August 24
    Day 72 – Friday August 25

    11th week goal weight: Putting in 138.1 every week now to try to match last year's birthday weight of September 20.22
    11th week actual weight: - Started the week at 142.6


    I have decided to do yet another 21 day mini challenge of the legs up and arm weight exercises. The pulsating in my legs when I put them up shows me how much I really need to drain them regularly. And the extra bonus that I went from 12.5" on my upper arm down to 11.75" and honestly feel like my batwings are less flappy. I will count from the day before since I often type into here before any activity for the day, while drinking my coffee in the morning.
    Anyone else going to join us for another 21?

    Mini 21 day Challenge Round 3 - legs in the air arm weights exercises, 6-ish minutes.
    Round 1: 12.5" start, 11.75" end.
    Round 2: 11.75" start, 11.5" Even though my weight is higher, my batwings are getting smaller?
    I have a mole, so it is easy to measure in exactly the same place.
    (Thanks for the dates @deepwoodslady )

    Day 01 – Tuesday Aug 07 - 7.5 - I use one 8lb weight for skull crushers, and 2X5lb weights for biceps and chest presses.
    Day 02 - Aug 08 – 8 minutes for my 3: skullcrushers, biceps, chest presses, 20 of each. Some days I am slower than others.
    Day 03 - Aug 09 – 7 minutes for my 3. I see that my dates are off a bit, I have fixed that. I am posting these the day after.
    Day 04 - Aug 10 - 8.25 minutes, and I thought that I was going slow. Still sticking with eating the 5 water crackers with Hummus when I get home so that it tides me over for enough time to do this, and then eat dinner after doing it.
    Day 05 - Aug 11 – 8.5 minutes. My usual 3 exercises, 20 of each. The time flies so quickly with this endeavour.
    Day 06 - Aug 12 – Missed. I worked fairly late at one job and had to get up very early for the next. I will try to double up at some point to make up for missing. 8.5 minutes on August 15 morning to make up for this.
    Day 07 - Aug 13 - 8.5 of my usual. The skull crushers are the most important for batwings, but I think that the biceps will pull those up as well.
    Day 08 - Aug 14 – 4.5 minutes of my usual, not sure why it was so quick lol.
    Day 09 - Aug 15 – 6.5 - I have put a stack of pillows under my head recently so that I can get deeper with the batwing fighting skull crushers.
    Day 10 - Aug 16 – 5.75 minutes. I feel like my feet and legs really needed it last night, the Dietary Aide job is very hot.
    Day 11 - Aug 17 – 7.0 minutes of the 3 exercises
    Day 12 - Aug 18 – 6.5 of the 3
    Day 13 - Aug 19 – Skipped. My one elbow and shoulder from the same arm were sore. I think that it probably is from work at the Retirement/LTC place. I will see how it feels Sunday, I don't want to exacerbate it. I will likely catch up with extra sessions later in the week. Got one in to account for this day, 8.5 minutes of the 3
    Day 14 - Aug 20 – Skipped with my sore elbow and shoulder. Of course I never skip Fitness Marshall, my day wouldn't go well if I did. I need it to wake up my brain and body each day. I will make up for this skipped day
    Day 15 - Monday Aug 21 – 4.5 of the 3 exercises
    Day 16 - Aug 22 – Missed. I will make it up plus one other to make up still. I will try to get those in today. Not sure what is up with my elbow and shoulder, but certain things at work seem to bring it on. Got lots of Fitness Marshall songs in plus some yard stuff.
    Day 17 - Aug 23 –
    Day 18 - Aug 24 –
    Day 19 - Aug 25 –
    Day 20 - Aug 26 –
    Day 21 = Aug 27 -





    Start weight of this 100: 144.4 - Up one pound from the start of the last 100 of 143.4, and the previous was 142.2
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,216 Member
    100 Days of Weighing In ^^^^^ June 15, 2023 thru September 22, 2023
    My Name is Donna, Age 63. I am 5’5” tall & I live in Northern Michigan USA


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    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


    Previous Rounds Tally & Thoughts:

    This shows the ending weights of each round:
    Round #1 --- 199,8
    Round #2 --- 186.8
    Round #3 --- 195.6
    Round #4 --- 211.0
    Round #5 --- 211.3
    Round #6 --- 205.4
    Round #7 --- 207.6
    Round #8 --- 195.2
    Round #9 --- 185.2
    Round #10---195.2
    Round #11---200.8
    Round #12---200.4
    Round #13---196.2
    Round #14---191.2
    Round #15---194.0

    Thoughts:

    1. I am still down 17.3 pounds from my highest ending weight during these challenges (#5)
    2. I am up 8.8 pounds from my lowest ending weight (#9)
    3. I am still down 5.8 pounds from the first challenge (#1)
    4. I am still ahead of the game and these challenges are working for me. It is up & down and slower than I would like but it’s generally working. I’ve got to try harder and put in the work. When I do, clearly the results are much better.



    β€œWe will encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” ~Maya Angelou

    Goal This Round: 182.0 (Sounds like a Dream but it’s 4 pounds per month)
    Starting Weight from End of Last Challenge: : 194.0
    Challenge Ending Weight: xxxxx

    Mini challenge: My monthly goal is always about 4 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.

    Previous Weeks:

    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.

    Day 01-06/15-196.4-(Trend weight 195.8)

    Day 02-06/16-195.4-(Trend weight 195.8)

    WEEK 1 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.4 lbs. GAINED
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.4 lbs. GAINED


    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.

    Day 03-06/17-196.0-(Trend weight 195.8)

    Day 04-06/18-196.6-(Trend weight 195.9)

    Day 05-06/19-196.6-(Trend weight 196.0)

    Day 06-06/20-196.8-(Trend weight 196.1)

    Day 07-06/21-196.6-(Trend weight 196.2)

    Day 08-06/22-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 09-06/23-197.2-(Trend weight 196.5)


    WEEK 2 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.8 lbs. GAINED
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 3.2 lbs. GAINED

    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.

    Day 10-06/24-197.0-(Trend weight 196.7)

    Day 11-06/25-196.6-(Trend weight 196.9)

    Day 12-06/26-198.0-(Trend weight 197.0)

    Day 13-06/27-198.0-(Trend weight 197.1)

    Day 14-06/28-197.0-(Trend weight 197.1)

    Day 15-06/29-196.8-(Trend weight 197.1)

    Day 16-06/30-198.2-(Trend weight 197.3)

    WEEK 3 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.0 lbs. GAINED
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 4.2 GAINED


    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.

    Day 17-07/01-197.8-(Trend weight 197.4)

    Day 18-07/02-197.6-(Trend weight 197.5)

    Day 19-07/03-196.6-(Trend weight 197.4)

    Day 20-07/04-195.4-(Trend weight 197.2)

    Day 21-07/05-195.4-(Trend weight 197.0)

    Day 22-07/06-196.6-(Trend weight 197.0)

    Day 23-07/07-195.6-(Trend weight 196.8)


    WEEK 4 LOSS OR GAIN: 2.6 lbs LOST
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.6 lbs. GAINED

    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.

    Day 24-07/08-195.8-(Trend weight 196.7)

    Day 25-07/09-195.6-(Trend weight 196.6)

    Day 26-07/10-194.4-(Trend weight 196.4)

    Day 27-07/11-197.8-(Trend weight 196.5)

    Day 28-07/12-196.4-(Trend weight 196.5)

    Day 29-07/13-195.2-(Trend weight 196.4)

    Day 30-07/14-196.8-(Trend weight 196.4)

    WEEK 5 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.2 lbs GAINED
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 2.8 lbs GAINED



    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.

    Day 31-07/15-196.8-(Trend weight 196.4)

    Day 32-07/16-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 33-07/17-198.4-(Trend weight 197.2)

    Day 34-07/18-198.4-(Trend weight 197.3)

    Day 35-07/19-197.8-(Trend weight 197.4)

    Day 36-07/20-196.6-(Trend weight 197.3)

    Day 37-07/21-194.4-(Trend weight 197.0)

    WEEK 6 LOSS OR GAIN: 2.4 lbs LOST
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0.4 lb GAINED



    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.

    Day 38-07/22-195.6-(Trend weight 197.0)

    Day 39-07/23-195.2-(Trend weight 196.8)

    Day 40-07/24-193.8-(Trend weight 196.5)

    Day 41-07/25-194.0-(Trend weight 196.2)

    Day 42-07/26-193.8-(Trend weight 196.0)


    Day 43-07/27-194.6-(Trend weight 196.0)


    Day 44-07/28-194.8-(Trend weight 195.8)


    WEEK 7 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.4 GAINED
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0.8 GAINED



    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.

    Day 45-07/29-194.6-(Trend weight 195.7)

    Day 46-07/30-194.2-(Trend weight 195.6)

    Day 47-07/31-193.8-(Trend weight 195.4)

    Day 48-08/01-193.6-(Trend weight 195.2)


    Day 49-08/02-194.6-(Trend weight 195.2)


    Day 50-08/03-196.8-(Trend weight 195.3)


    Halfway Progress Report: …..Pounds Lost so Far: 2.8 pounds GAINED. 2.2 lbs of it was overnight. My trend weight is down 0.5 lbs. this challenge based on the last day of the last challenge.

    Day 51-08/04-195.4-(Trend weight 195.3)


    WEEK 8 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.6 GAINED
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.4 GAINED overall



    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.

    Day 52-08/05-196.6-(Trend weight 195.4)

    Day 53-08/06-197.6-(Trend weight 195.6)

    Day 54-08/07-195.8-(Trend weight 195.6)

    Day 55-08/08-194.6-(Trend weight 195.6)

    Day 56-08/09-194.6-(Trend weight 195.6)

    Day 57-08/10-195.2-(Trend weight 195.6)

    Day 58-08/11-193.8-(Trend weight 195.5)


    WEEK 9 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.6 lbs LOST
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0.2 lbs LOST





    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.


    Day 59-08/12-192.6-(Trend weight 195.2)

    Day 60-08/13-194.2-(Trend weight 195.1)

    Day 61-08/14-194.2-(Trend weight 195.1)

    Day 62-08/15-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 63-08/16-196.6-(Trend weight 195.6)

    Day 64-08/17-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 65-08/18-DNW-(Trend weight DNW) I’ve got to stop this grab & go food when I’m busy. Must pre-plan better!

    WEEK 10 LOSS OR GAIN: I’ll have to fill this in later at best guess.
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: Will fill in later at best guess.



    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.

    Day 66-08/19-198.0-(Trend weight 196.3)

    Day 67-08/20-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 68-08/21-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 69-08/22-DNW-(Trend weight DNW) I’m hitting the road very early this morning. Hopefully good news today at the cancer center.

    Day 70-08/23-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.


    Day 71-08/24-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 72-08/25-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    WEEK 11 LOSS OR GAIN:
    Accumulated Loss or Gain:


    Strength Training Mini Challenge Round 3:
    I will continue to work on batwing arms and flabby thighs. I will also try to engage in some floor/standing/chair exercising to tighten stomach area especially. I will try to add in some aerobic exercise like walking or dancing or the exercise bike AT LEAST 5 days a week. This is not my dream, it is my pledge to myself.



    Day 01 – Aug 07 - 5 min with 5 lb weights, 32 min of aerobic dancing, Quad Iso x 3
    Day 02 - Aug 08 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, 15 min of floor/reg exercises, Quad Iso x3.
    Day 03 - Aug 09 – 6 min with 5 lb weights, 4 min on loop arm band, 32 min on exercise bike using HIIT, Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 04 - Aug 10 - 8 min with 2 lb weights, 60 min on heavy cleaning and lots of stairs working on big project of basement cleanup. Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 05 - Aug 11 – 7 min with 5 lb weights, 32 min of cardio/aerobic dance, Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 06 - Aug 12 – 7 min with 5 lb weights, 35 min on exercise bike using HIIT, Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 07 - Aug 13 - 5 min with 5 lb weights, 60 min on heavy cleaning and lots of stairs working on big project of basement cleanup. Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 08 - Aug 14 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, 30 min on heavy cleaning and lots of stairs working on big project of basement cleanup. Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 09 - Aug 15 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, 21 min on exercise bike using HIIT, 10 minutes raking up yard, Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 10 - Aug 16 – 5 min with 5 lb weights.
    Day 11 - Aug 17 - 5 min with 5 lb weights, Quad Iso x 3. On feet all day again with handymen. Ankles throbbing!
    Day 12 - Aug 18 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, Quad Iso x 3. On feet all day again. Drained ankles very late at night. So good!
    Day 13 - Aug 19 – Zilch
    Day 14 - Aug 20 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 15 - Aug 21 – 7 min with 5 lb weights, Quad Iso x 2.
    Day 16 - Aug 22 – Zilch
    Day 17 - Aug 23 –
    Day 18 - Aug 24 –
    Day 19 - Aug 25 –
    Day 20 - Aug 26 –
    Day 21 = Aug 27 -



    Future Weeks:
    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.

    Day 73-08/26-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 74-08/27-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 75-08/28-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 76-08/29-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 77-08/30-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 78-08/31-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 79-09/01-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    WEEK 12 LOSS OR GAIN:
    Accumulated Loss or Gain:


    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.

    Day 80-09/02-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 81-09/03-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 82-09/04-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 83-09/05-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 84-09/06-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 85-09/07-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 86-09/08-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    WEEK 13 LOSS OR GAIN:
    Accumulated Loss or Gain:


    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.

    Day 87-09/09-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 88-09/10-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 89-09/11-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 90-09/12-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 91-09/13-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 92-09/14-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 93-09/15-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    WEEK 14 LOSS OR GAIN:
    Accumulated Loss or Gain:



    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.

    Day 94-09/16-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 95-09/17-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 96-09/18-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 97-09/19-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 98-09/20-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 99-09/21-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 100-09/22…..(Final Weigh- In)-xxxxx-(trend weight xxxxx)

    WEEK 15 LOSS OR GAIN:
    Accumulated Loss or Gain:
  • siyeonsimpp
    siyeonsimpp Posts: 211 Member
    Goal for the next 45 days: -10~15lbs --> down to 133.4~138.4lbs

    Day 55 – Tuesday August 08 148.4
    Day 56 – Wednesday August 09 148.0
    Day 57 – Thursday August 10 148.2 - I've noticed whenever I first start drinking a good amount of water after a while of not doing so, the next day I usually gain a marginal amount of weight, but if I continue, it actually helps with my bloating and my weight goes down. Hopefully the same happens for tomorrow.
    Day 58 – Friday August 11 147.2 - I think I was right.

    9th week goal weight: 146.4
    9th week actual weight: 147.2
    9th week weight change: -1.2 lbs

    Day 59 – Saturday August 12 146.0 - Came down with a fever last night so this loss makes sense. Hopefully I can start exercising soon once I make my full recovery from Covid and whatever stomach bug I have.
    Day 60 – Sunday August 13 145.0 - Ngl this was kind of a shock to me, but it's honestly probably water weight and a result of me only drinking 2 cups of water yesterday, so I won't get my hopes up.
    Day 61 – Monday August 14 145.0 - Glad I could keep it down.
    Day 62 – Tuesday August 15 145.8
    Day 63 – Wednesday August 16 146.4
    Day 64 – Thursday August 17 146.2
    Day 65 – Friday August 18 144.6 - Lightest I've been since early July :0

    10th week goal weight: 145.2
    10th week actual weight: 144.6
    10th week weight change: -2.6lbs

    Day 66 – Saturday August 19 143.4
    Day 67 – Sunday August 20 142.8
    Day 68 – Monday August 21 143.8
    Day 69 – Tuesday August 22 144.6
    Day 70 – Wednesday August 23 143.6
    Day 71 – Thursday August 24
    Day 72 – Friday August 25

    11th week goal weight: 142.6
    11th week actual weight:

  • ptitejeanne
    ptitejeanne Posts: 2,074 Member
    Hi again! I'm Jeanne. πŸ‘‹πŸ˜€
    I'm 47, 5' 4", live in Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

    Day 1 June 15

    1st week goal weight: ⬇️
    1st week actual weight: 167

    2nd week goal weight: 165
    2nd week actual weight: 163.4

    3rd week goal weight: 163.0
    3rd week actual weight: 163.8

    4th week goal weight: 161
    4th week actual weight: 162.2

    5th week goal weight: 158.0
    5th week actual weight: 159.4

    6th week goal weight: 160
    6th week actual weight: 161.4

    7th week goal weight: 160
    7th week actual weight: 163.8

    8th week goal weight: 160
    8th week actual weight: 164.0

    9th week goal weight: 160.0
    9th week actual weight: 161.4

    Day 57. TH August 10: 161.4
    Day 58. FR August 11: 161.8
    Day 59. SA August 12: 161.0
    Day 60. SU August 13: 161.0
    Day 61. MO August 14: 163.8
    Day 62. TU August 15: 159.8
    Day 63. WE August 16: 161.2

    10th week goal weight: 159.0
    10th week actual weight: 160.8

    Day 64. TH August 17: 160.8
    Day 65. FR August 18: 160.2
    Day 66. SA August 19: 159.4
    Day 67. SU August 20: 162.2
    Day 68. MO August 21: 161.8
    Day 69. TU August 22: 161.6
    Day 70. WE August 23: 161.0
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,899 Member
    Hi everyone.
    I am Dawn. 5'2", 62 years old.
    My BMI and stuff like that shows my optimum healthy weight should be between 110 and 118.

    I have made a decision to limit restaurant food to 6 times per year since I seem to gain a few pounds each time which could take 3-6 months to get back off from one visit.
    Rolling total so far: 3 out of the 6

    1st week goal weight: 143.4 (ambitious?)
    1st week actual weight: 144.4 - Started the week (and the 100) at 144.4, so no change

    2nd week goal weight: Less than the beginning of the week, 142.2
    2nd week actual weight: 142.6, so gained 0.4

    3rd week goal weight: 141.4
    3rd week actual weight: 144.6 - Started the week at 142.4, so 1.8 pound gain this week

    4th week goal weight: 143.6
    4th week actual weight: 145.0 - Started the week at 144.6, so gained 0.4 this week

    5th week goal weight: 142.6
    5th week actual weight: 143.2 - Started the week at 143.6, so lost 0.4

    6th week goal weight: 142.4
    6th week actual weight: 144.0 - Started the week at 143.4, so gained 0.6

    7th week goal weight: 142.6
    7th week actual weight: 143.6 - Started the week at 143.6, so stayed the same

    8th week goal weight:
    8th week actual weight: 144.8 - I kept track even though I wasn't posting on forums. Started the week at 144.8, so stayed the same

    9th week goal weight:
    9th week actual weight: 144.6 - Started the week at 144.4, so gained 0.2 this week

    10th week goal weight: Less than my 100 day start weight of 144.4. Lets say 142.4
    10th week actual weight: 143.8 - Started the week at 143.4

    Day 66 – Saturday August 19 - 142.6. Hmm, well, I didn't eat any fruit at all yesterday, I had eaten too much the day before and got a sore tummy. Or maybe all that fruit was waiting for a break to sweep everything out from me? Who knows. Also I have kept up with eating hummus each night after work before doing my legs up arm weights and then eating dinner. Hummus has lots of fibre and nutrients. Whatever it is, I am extremely happy to see this drop!
    Day 67 – Sunday August 20 - 142.2 - I have decided not to take any shifts today. Yes, I was on track to work 24 straight, but I have so much to clean up around here and feel tired. 3rd job is now finished for the season. Very smoky here, so I will try to limit my outdoor time.
    Day 68 – Monday August 21- 142.4 - Still smoky here, but cooling down a bit at least since we are not supposed to leave windows open because of the particulate. I did do a bit of work in the garden yesterday, just not a marathon.
    Day 69 – Tuesday August 22 - 142.8 - Banner day, so not worried about this uptick.
    Day 70 – Wednesday August 23 - 142.6 - Back to the beginning of the week weight. I like Sunday's better, but very very happy not to see 145 at all.
    Day 71 – Thursday August 24 - 143.2 - Another banner day, but somehow showing a gain. Maybe I will have a woosh tomorrow. I did have fruit the last couple of days and no rice. Planning on fruit (fresh cherries, 15-20) again today, if I gain so be it.
    Day 72 – Friday August 25

    11th week goal weight: Putting in 138.1 every week now to try to match last year's birthday weight of September 20.22
    11th week actual weight: - Started the week at 142.6


    I have decided to do yet another 21 day mini challenge of the legs up and arm weight exercises. The pulsating in my legs when I put them up shows me how much I really need to drain them regularly. And the extra bonus that I went from 12.5" on my upper arm down to 11.75" and honestly feel like my batwings are less flappy. I will count from the day before since I often type into here before any activity for the day, while drinking my coffee in the morning.
    Anyone else going to join us for another 21?

    Mini 21 day Challenge Round 3 - legs in the air arm weights exercises, 6-ish minutes.
    Round 1: 12.5" start, 11.75" end.
    Round 2: 11.75" start, 11.5" Even though my weight is higher, my batwings are getting smaller?
    I have a mole, so it is easy to measure in exactly the same place.
    (Thanks for the dates @deepwoodslady )

    Day 01 – Tuesday Aug 07 - 7.5 - I use one 8lb weight for skull crushers, and 2X5lb weights for biceps and chest presses.
    Day 02 - Aug 08 – 8 minutes for my 3: skullcrushers, biceps, chest presses, 20 of each. Some days I am slower than others.
    Day 03 - Aug 09 – 7 minutes for my 3. I see that my dates are off a bit, I have fixed that. I am posting these the day after.
    Day 04 - Aug 10 - 8.25 minutes, and I thought that I was going slow. Still sticking with eating the 5 water crackers with Hummus when I get home so that it tides me over for enough time to do this, and then eat dinner after doing it.
    Day 05 - Aug 11 – 8.5 minutes. My usual 3 exercises, 20 of each. The time flies so quickly with this endeavour.
    Day 06 - Aug 12 – Missed. I worked fairly late at one job and had to get up very early for the next. I will try to double up at some point to make up for missing. 8.5 minutes on August 15 morning to make up for this.
    Day 07 - Aug 13 - 8.5 of my usual. The skull crushers are the most important for batwings, but I think that the biceps will pull those up as well.
    Day 08 - Aug 14 – 4.5 minutes of my usual, not sure why it was so quick lol.
    Day 09 - Aug 15 – 6.5 - I have put a stack of pillows under my head recently so that I can get deeper with the batwing fighting skull crushers.
    Day 10 - Aug 16 – 5.75 minutes. I feel like my feet and legs really needed it last night, the Dietary Aide job is very hot.
    Day 11 - Aug 17 – 7.0 minutes of the 3 exercises
    Day 12 - Aug 18 – 6.5 of the 3
    Day 13 - Aug 19 – Skipped. My one elbow and shoulder from the same arm were sore. I think that it probably is from work at the Retirement/LTC place. I will see how it feels Sunday, I don't want to exacerbate it. I will likely catch up with extra sessions later in the week. Got one in to account for this day, 8.5 minutes of the 3
    Day 14 - Aug 20 – Skipped with my sore elbow and shoulder. Of course I never skip Fitness Marshall, my day wouldn't go well if I did. I need it to wake up my brain and body each day. I will make up for this skipped day. Made up for it, 8.5 minutes, the 3 times 20 reps each.
    Day 15 - Monday Aug 21 – 4.5 of the 3 exercises
    Day 16 - Aug 22 – Missed. I will make it up plus one other to make up still. I will try to get those in today. Not sure what is up with my elbow and shoulder, but certain things at work seem to bring it on. Got lots of Fitness Marshall songs in plus some yard stuff.
    Day 17 - Aug 23 – 6.25 minutes, 20 reps each of the 3. I have one more to make up for still.
    Day 18 - Aug 24 –
    Day 19 - Aug 25 –
    Day 20 - Aug 26 –
    Day 21 = Aug 27 -





    Start weight of this 100: 144.4 - Up one pound from the start of the last 100 of 143.4, and the previous was 142.2
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,216 Member
    edited August 2023
    100 Days of Weighing In ^^^^^ June 15, 2023 thru September 22, 2023
    My Name is Donna, Age 63. I am 5’5” tall & I live in Northern Michigan USA


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    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


    Previous Rounds Tally & Thoughts:

    This shows the ending weights of each round:
    Round #1 --- 199,8
    Round #2 --- 186.8
    Round #3 --- 195.6
    Round #4 --- 211.0
    Round #5 --- 211.3
    Round #6 --- 205.4
    Round #7 --- 207.6
    Round #8 --- 195.2
    Round #9 --- 185.2
    Round #10---195.2
    Round #11---200.8
    Round #12---200.4
    Round #13---196.2
    Round #14---191.2
    Round #15---194.0

    Thoughts:

    1. I am still down 17.3 pounds from my highest ending weight during these challenges (#5)
    2. I am up 8.8 pounds from my lowest ending weight (#9)
    3. I am still down 5.8 pounds from the first challenge (#1)
    4. I am still ahead of the game and these challenges are working for me. It is up & down and slower than I would like but it’s generally working. I’ve got to try harder and put in the work. When I do, clearly the results are much better.



    β€œWe will encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” ~Maya Angelou

    Goal This Round: 182.0 (Sounds like a Dream but it’s 4 pounds per month)
    Starting Weight from End of Last Challenge: : 194.0
    Challenge Ending Weight: xxxxx

    Mini challenge: My monthly goal is always about 4 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.

    Previous Weeks:

    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.

    Day 01-06/15-196.4-(Trend weight 195.8)

    Day 02-06/16-195.4-(Trend weight 195.8)

    WEEK 1 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.4 lbs. GAINED
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.4 lbs. GAINED


    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.

    Day 03-06/17-196.0-(Trend weight 195.8)

    Day 04-06/18-196.6-(Trend weight 195.9)

    Day 05-06/19-196.6-(Trend weight 196.0)

    Day 06-06/20-196.8-(Trend weight 196.1)

    Day 07-06/21-196.6-(Trend weight 196.2)

    Day 08-06/22-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 09-06/23-197.2-(Trend weight 196.5)


    WEEK 2 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.8 lbs. GAINED
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 3.2 lbs. GAINED

    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.

    Day 10-06/24-197.0-(Trend weight 196.7)

    Day 11-06/25-196.6-(Trend weight 196.9)

    Day 12-06/26-198.0-(Trend weight 197.0)

    Day 13-06/27-198.0-(Trend weight 197.1)

    Day 14-06/28-197.0-(Trend weight 197.1)

    Day 15-06/29-196.8-(Trend weight 197.1)

    Day 16-06/30-198.2-(Trend weight 197.3)

    WEEK 3 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.0 lbs. GAINED
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 4.2 GAINED


    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.

    Day 17-07/01-197.8-(Trend weight 197.4)

    Day 18-07/02-197.6-(Trend weight 197.5)

    Day 19-07/03-196.6-(Trend weight 197.4)

    Day 20-07/04-195.4-(Trend weight 197.2)

    Day 21-07/05-195.4-(Trend weight 197.0)

    Day 22-07/06-196.6-(Trend weight 197.0)

    Day 23-07/07-195.6-(Trend weight 196.8)


    WEEK 4 LOSS OR GAIN: 2.6 lbs LOST
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.6 lbs. GAINED

    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.

    Day 24-07/08-195.8-(Trend weight 196.7)

    Day 25-07/09-195.6-(Trend weight 196.6)

    Day 26-07/10-194.4-(Trend weight 196.4)

    Day 27-07/11-197.8-(Trend weight 196.5)

    Day 28-07/12-196.4-(Trend weight 196.5)

    Day 29-07/13-195.2-(Trend weight 196.4)

    Day 30-07/14-196.8-(Trend weight 196.4)

    WEEK 5 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.2 lbs GAINED
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 2.8 lbs GAINED



    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.

    Day 31-07/15-196.8-(Trend weight 196.4)

    Day 32-07/16-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 33-07/17-198.4-(Trend weight 197.2)

    Day 34-07/18-198.4-(Trend weight 197.3)

    Day 35-07/19-197.8-(Trend weight 197.4)

    Day 36-07/20-196.6-(Trend weight 197.3)

    Day 37-07/21-194.4-(Trend weight 197.0)

    WEEK 6 LOSS OR GAIN: 2.4 lbs LOST
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0.4 lb GAINED



    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.

    Day 38-07/22-195.6-(Trend weight 197.0)

    Day 39-07/23-195.2-(Trend weight 196.8)

    Day 40-07/24-193.8-(Trend weight 196.5)

    Day 41-07/25-194.0-(Trend weight 196.2)

    Day 42-07/26-193.8-(Trend weight 196.0)


    Day 43-07/27-194.6-(Trend weight 196.0)


    Day 44-07/28-194.8-(Trend weight 195.8)


    WEEK 7 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.4 GAINED
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0.8 GAINED



    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.

    Day 45-07/29-194.6-(Trend weight 195.7)

    Day 46-07/30-194.2-(Trend weight 195.6)

    Day 47-07/31-193.8-(Trend weight 195.4)

    Day 48-08/01-193.6-(Trend weight 195.2)


    Day 49-08/02-194.6-(Trend weight 195.2)


    Day 50-08/03-196.8-(Trend weight 195.3)


    Halfway Progress Report: …..Pounds Lost so Far: 2.8 pounds GAINED. 2.2 lbs of it was overnight. My trend weight is down 0.5 lbs. this challenge based on the last day of the last challenge.

    Day 51-08/04-195.4-(Trend weight 195.3)


    WEEK 8 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.6 GAINED
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.4 GAINED overall



    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.

    Day 52-08/05-196.6-(Trend weight 195.4)

    Day 53-08/06-197.6-(Trend weight 195.6)

    Day 54-08/07-195.8-(Trend weight 195.6)

    Day 55-08/08-194.6-(Trend weight 195.6)

    Day 56-08/09-194.6-(Trend weight 195.6)

    Day 57-08/10-195.2-(Trend weight 195.6)

    Day 58-08/11-193.8-(Trend weight 195.5)


    WEEK 9 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.6 lbs LOST
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0.2 lbs LOST





    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.


    Day 59-08/12-192.6-(Trend weight 195.2)

    Day 60-08/13-194.2-(Trend weight 195.1)

    Day 61-08/14-194.2-(Trend weight 195.1)

    Day 62-08/15-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 63-08/16-196.6-(Trend weight 195.6)

    Day 64-08/17-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 65-08/18-DNW-(Trend weight DNW) I’ve got to stop this grab & go food when I’m busy. Must pre-plan better!

    WEEK 10 LOSS OR GAIN: 198.0
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 4 lbs GAINED



    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.

    Day 66-08/19-198.0-(Trend weight 196.3)

    Day 67-08/20-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 68-08/21-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 69-08/22-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 70-08/23-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.

    Day 71-08/24-195.4-(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.

    Day 72-08/25-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)


    WEEK 11 LOSS OR GAIN:
    Accumulated Loss or Gain:


    Strength Training Mini Challenge Round 3:
    I will continue to work on batwing arms and flabby thighs. I will also try to engage in some floor/standing/chair exercising to tighten stomach area especially. I will try to add in some aerobic exercise like walking or dancing or the exercise bike AT LEAST 5 days a week. This is not my dream, it is my pledge to myself.



    Day 01 – Aug 07 - 5 min with 5 lb weights, 32 min of aerobic dancing, Quad Iso x 3
    Day 02 - Aug 08 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, 15 min of floor/reg exercises, Quad Iso x3.
    Day 03 - Aug 09 – 6 min with 5 lb weights, 4 min on loop arm band, 32 min on exercise bike using HIIT, Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 04 - Aug 10 - 8 min with 2 lb weights, 60 min on heavy cleaning and lots of stairs working on big project of basement cleanup. Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 05 - Aug 11 – 7 min with 5 lb weights, 32 min of cardio/aerobic dance, Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 06 - Aug 12 – 7 min with 5 lb weights, 35 min on exercise bike using HIIT, Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 07 - Aug 13 - 5 min with 5 lb weights, 60 min on heavy cleaning and lots of stairs working on big project of basement cleanup. Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 08 - Aug 14 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, 30 min on heavy cleaning and lots of stairs working on big project of basement cleanup. Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 09 - Aug 15 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, 21 min on exercise bike using HIIT, 10 minutes raking up yard, Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 10 - Aug 16 – 5 min with 5 lb weights.
    Day 11 - Aug 17 - 5 min with 5 lb weights, Quad Iso x 3. On feet all day again with handymen. Ankles throbbing!
    Day 12 - Aug 18 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, Quad Iso x 3. On feet all day again. Drained ankles very late at night. So good!
    Day 13 - Aug 19 – Zilch
    Day 14 - Aug 20 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 15 - Aug 21 – 7 min with 5 lb weights, Quad Iso x 2.
    Day 16 - Aug 22 – Zilch
    Day 17 - Aug 23 – 6 min with 5 lb weights, 32 min on exercise bike using HIIT, Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 18 - Aug 24 –
    Day 19 - Aug 25 –
    Day 20 - Aug 26 –
    Day 21 = Aug 27 -



    Future Weeks:
    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.

    Day 73-08/26-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 74-08/27-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 75-08/28-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 76-08/29-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 77-08/30-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 78-08/31-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 79-09/01-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    WEEK 12 LOSS OR GAIN:
    Accumulated Loss or Gain:


    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.

    Day 80-09/02-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 81-09/03-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 82-09/04-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 83-09/05-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 84-09/06-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 85-09/07-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 86-09/08-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    WEEK 13 LOSS OR GAIN:
    Accumulated Loss or Gain:


    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.

    Day 87-09/09-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 88-09/10-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 89-09/11-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 90-09/12-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 91-09/13-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 92-09/14-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 93-09/15-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    WEEK 14 LOSS OR GAIN:
    Accumulated Loss or Gain:



    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.

    Day 94-09/16-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 95-09/17-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 96-09/18-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 97-09/19-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 98-09/20-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 99-09/21-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 100-09/22…..(Final Weigh- In)-xxxxx-(trend weight xxxxx)

    WEEK 15 LOSS OR GAIN:
    Accumulated Loss or Gain:
  • ptitejeanne
    ptitejeanne Posts: 2,074 Member
    Hi again! I'm Jeanne. πŸ‘‹πŸ˜€
    I'm 47, 5' 4", live in Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

    Day 1 June 15

    1st week goal weight: ⬇️
    1st week actual weight: 167

    2nd week goal weight: 165
    2nd week actual weight: 163.4

    3rd week goal weight: 163.0
    3rd week actual weight: 163.8

    4th week goal weight: 161
    4th week actual weight: 162.2

    5th week goal weight: 158.0
    5th week actual weight: 159.4

    6th week goal weight: 160
    6th week actual weight: 161.4

    7th week goal weight: 160
    7th week actual weight: 163.8

    8th week goal weight: 160
    8th week actual weight: 164.0

    9th week goal weight: 160.0
    9th week actual weight: 161.4

    Day 57. TH August 10: 161.4
    Day 58. FR August 11: 161.8
    Day 59. SA August 12: 161.0
    Day 60. SU August 13: 161.0
    Day 61. MO August 14: 163.8
    Day 62. TU August 15: 159.8
    Day 63. WE August 16: 161.2

    10th week goal weight: 159.0
    10th week actual weight: 160.8

    Day 64. TH August 17: 160.8
    Day 65. FR August 18: 160.2
    Day 66. SA August 19: 159.4
    Day 67. SU August 20: 162.2
    Day 68. MO August 21: 161.8
    Day 69. TU August 22: 161.6
    Day 70. WE August 23: 161.0

    11th week goal weight: 158
    11th week actual weight: 159.2

    Day 71. TH August 24: 159.2
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,909 Member
    Thank you, @dawnbgethealthy !
    I'm in!
    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: 145.0
    Day 01 - 06/15 - 154.9 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then...zero...
    Day 02 - 06/16 - 156.5 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 03 - 06/17 - 154.9 at 7:00 a.m. ...5.69 miles in 114 mins
    Day 04 - 06/18 - 156.0 at 7:00 a.m. ...family dinner ...5.60 miles in 114 mins
    Day 05 - 06/19 - 154.0 at 7:30 a.m. ...DH's b'day...so much good food this weekend!
    Day 06 - 06/20 - 154.0 at 6:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 6.12 miles in 121 mins
    Day 07 - 06/21 - 153.8 at 8:00 a.m. ...zero!!
    WEEK 1 any loss - -1.1
    Day 08 - 06/22 - 154.0 at 7:00 a.m. ...5.70 miles in 116 mins
    Day 09 - 06/23 - 153.2 at 7:00 a.m. ...Kaiser for tests
    Day 10 - 06/24 - 153.6 at 8:00 a.m. ...6.31 miles in 128 mins
    Day 11 - 06/25 - 152.4 at 8:30 a.m. ...zero
    Day 12 - 06/26 - 153.2 at 7:50 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 13 - 06/27 - 153.7 at 7:00 a.m. ...6.17 miles in 118 mins
    Day 14 - 06/28 - 152.7 at 6:45 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer and doctor's appt
    WEEK 2 any loss - -1.3
    Day 15 - 06/29 - 152.2 at 7:00 a.m. ...3.91 miles in 85 mins w/sweet husband!!
    Day 16 - 06/30 - 152.5 at 7:50 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 17 - 07/01 - 151.3 at 8:00 a.m. ...108 degrees here in Northern California...no walking for me!!
    Day 18 - 07/02 - 150.5 at 8:00 a.m. ...106 degrees here in Northern California...no walking for me!!
    Day 19 - 07/03 - 152.3 at 6:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 20 - 07/04 - 151.0 at 6:30 a.m. ...5.67 miles in 118 mins...a bit on the slow side!!
    Day 21 - 07/05 - 151.0 at 6:15 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    WEEK 3 any loss - -1.2
    Day 22 - 07/06 - 150.6 at 6:00 a.m. ...zero!!
    Day 23 - 07/07 - 150.8 at 7:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 24 - 07/08 - 150.7 at 7:00 a.m. ...5.83 miles in 112 mins
    Day 25 - 07/09 - 150.5 at 7:00 a.m. ...5.65 miles in 106 mins
    Day 26 - 07/10 - 150.0 at 8:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 27 - 07/11 - 151.0 at 7:00 a.m. ...6.03 miles in 109 mins
    Day 28 - 07/12 - 152.2 at 7:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    WEEK 4 any loss - +1.6 pounds
    Day 29 - 07/13 - 151.2 at 7:30 a.m. ...doctor appointment
    Day 30 - 07/14 - 152.0 at 7:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 31 - 07/15 - 153.5 at 7:30 a.m. ...5.86 miles in 116 mins
    Day 32 - 07/16 - 152.0 at 7:30 a.m. ...over 100 degrees here in Northern California...no walking for me!!
    Day 33 - 07/17 - 150.5 at 8:45 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 34 - 07/18 - 150.7 at 7:00 a.m. ...5.79 miles in 116 mins
    Day 35 - 07/19 - 150.5 at 7:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    WEEK 5 any loss - -1.3
    Day 36 - 07/20 - 150.8 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty and over 100 degrees so no walking for me!!
    Day 37 - 07/21 - 151.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 38 - 07/22 - 151.0 at 7:00 a.m. ...Hair cut in morning and too hot to walk in the afternoon!!
    Day 39 - 07/23 - 151.7 at 7:00 a.m. ...6.00 miles in 108 mins
    Day 40 - 07/24 - 150.8 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 41 - 07/25 - 151.0 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...cleaned house...made soup...too hot!!
    Day 42 - 07/26 - 151.7 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    WEEK 6 any loss - +.9
    Day 43 - 07/27 - 153.0 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...then nothing
    Day 44 - 07/28 - 154.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 45 - 07/29 - 150.9 at 7:00 a.m. ...6.68 miles in 133 mins
    Day 46 - 07/30 - 151.5 at 7:00 a.m. ...5.15 miles in 94 mins
    Day 47 - 07/31 - 152.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 48 - 08/01 - 151.1 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...then nothing
    Day 49 - 08/02 - 152.3 at 6:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/my trainer
    WEEK 7 any loss - -.7
    Day 50 - 08/03 - 152.2 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...then nothing
    Day 51 - 08/04 - 153.3 at 6:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/my trainer
    Day 52 - 08/05 - 152.4 at 7:00 a.m. ...6.47 miles in 121 mins
    Day 53 - 08/06 - 153.5 at 7:00 a.m. ...nothing!! Too hot here in northern California!
    Day 54 - 08/07 - 151.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 55 - 08/08 - 151.3 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...then nothing
    Day 56 - 08/09 - 152.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    WEEK 8 any loss - +.2
    Day 57 - 08/10 - 151.8 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...then nothing
    Day 58 - 08/11 - 151.9 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 59 - 08/12 - 150.5 at 7:00 a.m. ...5.81 miles in 111 mins
    Day 60 - 08/13 - 150.2 at 7:00 a.m. ...5.64 miles in 106 mins
    Day 61 - 08/14 - 151.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 62 - 08/15 - 150.2 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...then reading
    Day 63 - 08/16 - 150.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...then reading...trainer sick
    WEEK 9 any loss - -1.2
    Day 64 - 08/17 - 151.0 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...then reading
    Day 65 - 08/18 - 150.4 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...then reading...trainer sick
    Day 66 - 08/19 - 152.0 at 6:00 a.m. ...3.56 miles in 75 mins w/DH then celebrated DDD and oldest Grandson's b'days!!!
    Day 67 - 08/20 - 151.3 at 6:30 a.m. ...6.13 miles in 110 mins
    Day 68 - 08/21 - 152.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer then dinner with family for Grandson's b'day!
    Day 69 - 08/22 - 150.0 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...cleaned house...made soup...
    Day 70 - 08/23 - 150.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    WEEK 10 any loss - -.5
    Day 71 - 08/24 -
    Day 72 - 08/25 -
    Day 73 - 08/26 -
    Day 74 - 08/27 -
    Day 75 - 08/28 -
    Day 76 - 08/29 -
    Day 77 - 08/30 -
    WEEK 11 any loss -
    Chris
  • tinathescreamer
    tinathescreamer Posts: 610 Member
    Ultimate goal 70 kg
    Day 1 Thursday June 15 Already the 15th on my side of the world. 79 kg. I am at 25 BMI but my ethnicity calls for a lower BMI to get in a healthy weight range. Went for a 3 hour walk. went 1 cal over my net limit.
    Day 2 Friday June 16 79 kg. No loss but maintaining is better than gaining. Didn't do much today as I'm coming down with a cold.

    1st week goal weight: 78.8
    1st week actual weight:79 kg

    Day 3 Saturday June 17 78.8 kg
    Day 4 Sunday June 18 78.4 kg. still coughing quite badly and food doesn't taste great, so keeping the calories down.
    Day 5 Monday June 19 78 kg. 1 kilo in 5 days? Holy cow! I feel I'm eating enough. remind self that weight loss is a marathon, not a sprint. Prob this rate won't continue
    Day 6 Tuesday June 20 78 kg
    Day 7 Wednesday June 21 78.1 kg. Every day it isn't raining I go for at least a 60 min walk. While walking I look out for dropped coins. So far I have found 90 cents (US 54 cents) I plan to save it all and buy myself a non food treat at the end of the Challenge.
    Day 8 Thursday June 22 78 kg. Keeping the salt down - but it's fat I want to lose, not water.
    Day 9 Friday June 23 77.8 kg. Found $2 (US1.27) while walking. This week has def gone well.

    2nd week goal weight: 78.3 kg
    2nd week actual weight: 77.9 kg. Wow. Just wow. Don't know if this rate will continue, but I'll take the loss so far.

    Day 10 Saturday June 24 77.8 kg
    Day 11 Sunday June 25 78kg. Going in the wrong direction! So what did I do? Spent the day eating buttered toast and honey.
    Day 12 Monday June 26 77.8 kg. Feeling lazy today so bought some potato salad for lunch. The spuds were undercooked and the mayo so sweet my teeth almost fell out. Maybe my tastebuds are becoming accustomed to less sugar? I am trying to avoid sauces and dressings and just using herbs and spices in cooking.
    Day 13 Tuesday June 27 77.9 kg. Eating too much bread.
    Day 14 Wednesday June 28 77.5 kg. Raining today so didn't walk. Drinking a load of black coffee which acts as an appetite suppressant for me.
    Day 15 Thursday June 29 77.6 kg. Tried on a size 16D bra, was a little loose. Tried on an old 14C, was a bit too tight. How uncomfortable do I want to be until I lose a little more weight?
    Day 16 Friday June 30 77.4 kg

    3rd week goal weight: 77.2
    3rd week actual weight: 77.4 Didn't quite reach target but I'll take the loss anyway.

    Day 17 – Saturday July 01 77 kg. Waist 33.5 ins. Hips 43.5 ins.
    Day 18 – Sunday July 02 76.8 kg. BMI 24.5. 2 more kilos to lose and I will be in the healthy range for my ethnicity. Hint - if you calculate BMI, use a calculator that takes into account age, gender and ethnicity, not just weight and height.
    Day 19 – Monday July 03 76.7 kg
    Day 20 – Tuesday July 04 76.5 kg - have lost a total of 9 kg (19.8 lbs) since starting MFP
    Day 21 – Wednesday July 05 76.7 kg
    Day 22 – Thursday July 06 76.8 kg. I am 65 today! Celebrated retirement by going to an Indian restaurant. Mmmm .... buttered naan bread ....
    Day 23 – Friday July 07 76.4 kg. Today is Day 100 of tracking my food and exercise on MFP. I have lost 9.1 kg altogether (20 lbs). Jeans getting rather loose.

    4th week goal weight: 76.5 kg
    4th week actual weight: 76.4 kg. Made it!

    Day 24 – Saturday July 08 76 kg! woot woot!
    Day 25 – Sunday July 09 76 kg
    Day 26 – Monday July 10 76.8 kg. Neighbor gave me a pot of homemade apricot jam. Note to self - pass on such future goodies to food pantry immediately instead of devouring jam sandwiches non stop ....
    Day 27 – Tuesday July 11 76.4 kg
    Day 28 – Wednesday July 12 76.2 kg
    Day 29 – Thursday July 13 76 kg. Tonight we celebrated Matariki, the Rising of the Seven Sisters (the Pleiades). I was very restrained at the feast, only a small portion of roast pork and sweet potato, no potato bread, and just one scoop of ice cream. Part of the invite required a contribution to the food pantry, so I found a box of cereal, a jar of honey, some other sweet stuff and a can of coconut milk to donate - I hope someone needs to put on weight!
    Day 30 – Friday July 14 75.5 kg! 3.5 kg lost in 30 days! Wow!

    5th week goal weight: 75.5 kg
    5th week actual weight: 75.5 kg. Go me!

    Day 31 – Saturday July 15 75.9 kg
    Day 32 – Sunday July 16 76.2 kg
    Day 33 – Monday July 17 76 kg
    Day 34 – Tuesday July 18 75.3 kg
    Day 35 – Wednesday July 19 75.1 kg
    Day 36 – Thursday July 20 74.9 kg. Waist 33 ins. Hips 42 ins. Yes! Down in the Healthy BMI range! Aim to get down to 22 BMI.
    Day 37 – Friday July 21 74.8 kg Thinking of doing some weight training in order to replace fat with muscle and develop some upper body strength.

    6th week goal weight: 75 kg
    6th week actual weight: 74.8 kg

    Day 38 – Saturday July 22 75.1 kg
    Day 39 – Sunday July 23 74.9 kg
    Day 40 – Monday July 24 75.1 kg
    Day 41 – Tuesday July 25 74.9 kg. This feels like a plateau tho I'm still regularly below my net allowed calories.
    Day 42 – Wednesday July 26 74.8 kg.
    Day 43 – Thursday July 27 75 kg. Think I may be missing recording some calories somewhere. Need to be more vigilant.
    Day 44 – Friday July 28 74.3 kg. Before MFP I weighed 100 kg (220 lbs) but managed to lose a fair bit of it even without tracking. Now I've lost over 25 kg (55 lbs) I tried on a cardigan I knitted for myself back then - and now it's enormous! I feel like the Saggy, Baggy Elephant wearing it. Off to the thrift store with it! I'll knit myself a new one after I've kept the weight off for a while.

    7th week goal weight: Setting weekly goals doesn't do much for me, I find - just keeping my eye on the overall goal and celebrating various milestones as they occur.
    7th week actual weight:

    Day 45 – Saturday July 29 74.5 kg
    Day 46 – Sunday July 30 75.1 kg. I made a start on decluttering today, after watching youtube videos. Two shopping bags of size 18 clothes donated - I swear on Peter Rabbit's lettuce I will never let myself get that big again. Size 14 now - would like to get back to 12.
    Day 47 – Monday July 31 74.8 kg
    Day 48 – Tuesday August 01 74.5 kg. Sometimes I weigh myself with a towel on. Sometimes I don't.
    Day 49 – Wednesday August 02 74.2 kg.
    Day 50 – Thursday August 03 74 kg. Yay! Halfway through the Challenge and I have lost 5 kg (11 lbs). Another 50 days left to lose the last 4 kg and I will beat goal!
    Day 51 – Friday August 04 73.9 kg

    8th week goal weight:
    8th week actual weight:

    Day 52 – Saturday August 05 73.8 kg
    Day 53 – Sunday August 06 73.9 kg Got a lot of exercise today doing a massive declutter and clean. I can now pretty well fit all my clothes into one closet and one set of drawers. The bedroom looks way neater and I'm thinking of repainting the walls. I learned from You Tube about "depression rooms" - that's what I was living in.
    Day 54 – Monday August 07 74 kg
    Day 55 – Tuesday August 08 DNW
    Day 56 – Wednesday August 09 74 kg. A little off track over the last 2 days as I was on a noho marae (overnight stay at the tribal meeting place) and it is famous for kai moana (seafood). I ate a lot! Also I learned to weave a bag for collecting shellfish, so I think I'm going to be eating more ...
    Day 57 – Thursday August 10 74.5 kg
    Day 58 – Friday August 11 73.9 kg. ....and when the weight was up, it was up. and when it was down, it was down. and when the number was the same at the end of the week - it was neither up nor down!

    9th week goal weight:
    9th week actual weight:

    Day 59 – Saturday August 12 74 kg. Only 6 weeks more in the Challenge! Focus, focus.
    Day 60 – Sunday August 13 73.8 kg
    Day 61 – Monday August 14 73.5 kg. 12 kilos down! Celebrated by having pizza -oops.
    Day 62 – Tuesday August 15 73.3 kg. ....I think I can ..... I think I can ...
    Day 63 – Wednesday August 16 73.2 kg ....getting closer ...
    Day 64 – Thursday August 17 73 kg So close! Just 3 kg (6.6 lb) to go.
    Day 65 – Friday August 18 73 kg

    10th week goal weight:
    10th week actual weight:

    Day 66 – Saturday August 19 72.9 kg
    Day 67 – Sunday August 20 72.8 kg
    Day 68 – Monday August 21 72.8 kg
    Day 69 – Tuesday August 22 72.8 kg
    Day 70 – Wednesday August 23 73 kg - think I need to step up the walking more. On these cold winter mornings I've been catching the bus more frequently - especially since I received my Senior Card which gives me a discount on public transport.
    Day 71 – Thursday August 24 73 kg
    Day 72 – Friday August 25 73 kg. I have been on a thrift store diet for 30 days - except someone gave me some very nice gray yarn, but that doesn't count, right? .... I have also convinced myself that free calories don't count .... wonder why I'm stuck on this plateau?

    11th week goal weight:
    11th week actual weight:

    Day 73 – Saturday August 26
    Day 74 – Sunday August 27
    Day 75 – Monday August 28
    Day 76 – Tuesday August 29
    Day 77 – Wednesday August 30
    Day 78 – Thursday August 31
    Day 79 – Friday September 01

    12th week goal weight:
    12th week actual weight:

    Day 80 – Saturday September 02
    Day 81 – Sunday September 03
    Day 82 – Monday September 04
    Day 83 – Tuesday September 05
    Day 84 – Wednesday September 06
    Day 85 – Thursday September 07
    Day 86 – Friday September 08

    13th week goal weight:
    13th week actual weight:

    Day 87 – Saturday September 09
    Day 88 – Sunday September 10
    Day 89 – Monday September 11
    Day 90 – Tuesday September 12
    Day 91 – Wednesday September 13
    Day 92 – Thursday September 14
    Day 93 – Friday September 15

    14th week goal weight:
    14th week actual weight:

    Day 94 – Saturday September 16
    Day 95 – Sunday September 17
    Day 96 – Monday September 18
    Day 97 – Tuesday September 19
    Day 98 – Wednesday September 20
    Day 99 – Thursday September 21
    Day 100 – Friday September 22
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,899 Member
    @tinathescreamer
    You have been doing great!
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,899 Member
    edited August 2023
    Hi everyone.
    I am Dawn. 5'2", 62 years old.
    My BMI and stuff like that shows my optimum healthy weight should be between 110 and 118.

    I have made a decision to limit restaurant food to 6 times per year since I seem to gain a few pounds each time which could take 3-6 months to get back off from one visit.
    Rolling total so far: 3 out of the 6

    1st week goal weight: 143.4 (ambitious?)
    1st week actual weight: 144.4 - Started the week (and the 100) at 144.4, so no change

    2nd week goal weight: Less than the beginning of the week, 142.2
    2nd week actual weight: 142.6, so gained 0.4

    3rd week goal weight: 141.4
    3rd week actual weight: 144.6 - Started the week at 142.4, so 1.8 pound gain this week

    4th week goal weight: 143.6
    4th week actual weight: 145.0 - Started the week at 144.6, so gained 0.4 this week

    5th week goal weight: 142.6
    5th week actual weight: 143.2 - Started the week at 143.6, so lost 0.4

    6th week goal weight: 142.4
    6th week actual weight: 144.0 - Started the week at 143.4, so gained 0.6

    7th week goal weight: 142.6
    7th week actual weight: 143.6 - Started the week at 143.6, so stayed the same

    8th week goal weight:
    8th week actual weight: 144.8 - I kept track even though I wasn't posting on forums. Started the week at 144.8, so stayed the same

    9th week goal weight:
    9th week actual weight: 144.6 - Started the week at 144.4, so gained 0.2 this week

    10th week goal weight: Less than my 100 day start weight of 144.4. Lets say 142.4
    10th week actual weight: 143.8 - Started the week at 143.4

    Day 66 – Saturday August 19 - 142.6. Hmm, well, I didn't eat any fruit at all yesterday, I had eaten too much the day before and got a sore tummy. Or maybe all that fruit was waiting for a break to sweep everything out from me? Who knows. Also I have kept up with eating hummus each night after work before doing my legs up arm weights and then eating dinner. Hummus has lots of fibre and nutrients. Whatever it is, I am extremely happy to see this drop!
    Day 67 – Sunday August 20 - 142.2 - I have decided not to take any shifts today. Yes, I was on track to work 24 straight, but I have so much to clean up around here and feel tired. 3rd job is now finished for the season. Very smoky here, so I will try to limit my outdoor time.
    Day 68 – Monday August 21- 142.4 - Still smoky here, but cooling down a bit at least since we are not supposed to leave windows open because of the particulate. I did do a bit of work in the garden yesterday, just not a marathon.
    Day 69 – Tuesday August 22 - 142.8 - Banner day, so not worried about this uptick.
    Day 70 – Wednesday August 23 - 142.6 - Back to the beginning of the week weight. I like Sunday's better, but very very happy not to see 145 at all.
    Day 71 – Thursday August 24 - 143.2 - Another banner day, but somehow showing a gain. Maybe I will have a woosh tomorrow. I did have fruit the last couple of days and no rice. Planning on fruit (fresh cherries, 15-20) again today, if I gain so be it.
    Day 72 – Friday August 25 - 143.8 - Sigh

    11th week goal weight: Putting in 138.1 every week now to try to match last year's birthday weight of September 20.22
    11th week actual weight: - 143.8 Started the week at 142.6

    Day 73 – Saturday August 26
    Day 74 – Sunday August 27
    Day 75 – Monday August 28
    Day 76 – Tuesday August 29
    Day 77 – Wednesday August 30
    Day 78 – Thursday August 31
    Day 79 – Friday September 01

    12th week goal weight: Putting in 138.1 every week now to try to match last year's birthday weight of September 20.22
    12th week actual weight:


    I have decided to do yet another 21 day mini challenge of the legs up and arm weight exercises. The pulsating in my legs when I put them up shows me how much I really need to drain them regularly. And the extra bonus that I went from 12.5" on my upper arm down to 11.75" and honestly feel like my batwings are less flappy. I will count from the day before since I often type into here before any activity for the day, while drinking my coffee in the morning.
    Anyone else going to join us for another 21?

    Mini 21 day Challenge Round 3 - legs in the air arm weights exercises, 6-ish minutes.
    Round 1: 12.5" start, 11.75" end.
    Round 2: 11.75" start, 11.5" Even though my weight is higher, my batwings are getting smaller?
    I have a mole, so it is easy to measure in exactly the same place.
    (Thanks for the dates @deepwoodslady )

    Day 01 – Tuesday Aug 07 - 7.5 - I use one 8lb weight for skull crushers, and 2X5lb weights for biceps and chest presses.
    Day 02 - Aug 08 – 8 minutes for my 3: skullcrushers, biceps, chest presses, 20 of each. Some days I am slower than others.
    Day 03 - Aug 09 – 7 minutes for my 3. I see that my dates are off a bit, I have fixed that. I am posting these the day after.
    Day 04 - Aug 10 - 8.25 minutes, and I thought that I was going slow. Still sticking with eating the 5 water crackers with Hummus when I get home so that it tides me over for enough time to do this, and then eat dinner after doing it.
    Day 05 - Aug 11 – 8.5 minutes. My usual 3 exercises, 20 of each. The time flies so quickly with this endeavour.
    Day 06 - Aug 12 – Missed. I worked fairly late at one job and had to get up very early for the next. I will try to double up at some point to make up for missing. 8.5 minutes on August 15 morning to make up for this.
    Day 07 - Aug 13 - 8.5 of my usual. The skull crushers are the most important for batwings, but I think that the biceps will pull those up as well.
    Day 08 - Aug 14 – 4.5 minutes of my usual, not sure why it was so quick lol.
    Day 09 - Aug 15 – 6.5 - I have put a stack of pillows under my head recently so that I can get deeper with the batwing fighting skull crushers.
    Day 10 - Aug 16 – 5.75 minutes. I feel like my feet and legs really needed it last night, the Dietary Aide job is very hot.
    Day 11 - Aug 17 – 7.0 minutes of the 3 exercises
    Day 12 - Aug 18 – 6.5 of the 3
    Day 13 - Aug 19 – Skipped. My one elbow and shoulder from the same arm were sore. I think that it probably is from work at the Retirement/LTC place. I will see how it feels Sunday, I don't want to exacerbate it. I will likely catch up with extra sessions later in the week. Got one in to account for this day, 8.5 minutes of the 3
    Day 14 - Aug 20 – 8.5 minutes, the 3 times 20 reps each. Made up for this skipped day with a sore elbow and shoulder.
    Day 15 - Monday Aug 21 – 4.5 of the 3 exercises
    Day 16 - Aug 22 – 5.1 made up for this missed day
    Day 17 - Aug 23 – 6.25 minutes, 20 reps each of the 3. I have one more to make up for still.
    Day 18 - Aug 24 – 10.2 minutes - Going to say 5.1 and put 5.1 on the day that I missed, the 22nd
    Day 19 - Aug 25 –
    Day 20 - Aug 26 –
    Day 21 = Aug 27 -





    Start weight of this 100: 144.4 - Up one pound from the start of the last 100 of 143.4, and the previous was 142.2
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,216 Member
    100 Days of Weighing In ^^^^^ June 15, 2023 thru September 22, 2023
    My Name is Donna, Age 63. I am 5’5” tall & I live in Northern Michigan USA


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    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


    Previous Rounds Tally & Thoughts:

    This shows the ending weights of each round:
    Round #1 --- 199,8
    Round #2 --- 186.8
    Round #3 --- 195.6
    Round #4 --- 211.0
    Round #5 --- 211.3
    Round #6 --- 205.4
    Round #7 --- 207.6
    Round #8 --- 195.2
    Round #9 --- 185.2
    Round #10---195.2
    Round #11---200.8
    Round #12---200.4
    Round #13---196.2
    Round #14---191.2
    Round #15---194.0

    Thoughts:

    1. I am still down 17.3 pounds from my highest ending weight during these challenges (#5)
    2. I am up 8.8 pounds from my lowest ending weight (#9)
    3. I am still down 5.8 pounds from the first challenge (#1)
    4. I am still ahead of the game and these challenges are working for me. It is up & down and slower than I would like but it’s generally working. I’ve got to try harder and put in the work. When I do, clearly the results are much better.



    β€œWe will encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” ~Maya Angelou

    Goal This Round: 182.0 (Sounds like a Dream but it’s 4 pounds per month)
    Starting Weight from End of Last Challenge: : 194.0
    Challenge Ending Weight: xxxxx

    Mini challenge: My monthly goal is always about 4 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.

    Previous Weeks:

    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.

    Day 01-06/15-196.4-(Trend weight 195.8)

    Day 02-06/16-195.4-(Trend weight 195.8)

    WEEK 1 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.4 lbs. GAINED
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.4 lbs. GAINED


    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.

    Day 03-06/17-196.0-(Trend weight 195.8)

    Day 04-06/18-196.6-(Trend weight 195.9)

    Day 05-06/19-196.6-(Trend weight 196.0)

    Day 06-06/20-196.8-(Trend weight 196.1)

    Day 07-06/21-196.6-(Trend weight 196.2)

    Day 08-06/22-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 09-06/23-197.2-(Trend weight 196.5)


    WEEK 2 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.8 lbs. GAINED
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 3.2 lbs. GAINED

    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.

    Day 10-06/24-197.0-(Trend weight 196.7)

    Day 11-06/25-196.6-(Trend weight 196.9)

    Day 12-06/26-198.0-(Trend weight 197.0)

    Day 13-06/27-198.0-(Trend weight 197.1)

    Day 14-06/28-197.0-(Trend weight 197.1)

    Day 15-06/29-196.8-(Trend weight 197.1)

    Day 16-06/30-198.2-(Trend weight 197.3)

    WEEK 3 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.0 lbs. GAINED
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 4.2 GAINED


    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.

    Day 17-07/01-197.8-(Trend weight 197.4)

    Day 18-07/02-197.6-(Trend weight 197.5)

    Day 19-07/03-196.6-(Trend weight 197.4)

    Day 20-07/04-195.4-(Trend weight 197.2)

    Day 21-07/05-195.4-(Trend weight 197.0)

    Day 22-07/06-196.6-(Trend weight 197.0)

    Day 23-07/07-195.6-(Trend weight 196.8)


    WEEK 4 LOSS OR GAIN: 2.6 lbs LOST
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.6 lbs. GAINED

    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.

    Day 24-07/08-195.8-(Trend weight 196.7)

    Day 25-07/09-195.6-(Trend weight 196.6)

    Day 26-07/10-194.4-(Trend weight 196.4)

    Day 27-07/11-197.8-(Trend weight 196.5)

    Day 28-07/12-196.4-(Trend weight 196.5)

    Day 29-07/13-195.2-(Trend weight 196.4)

    Day 30-07/14-196.8-(Trend weight 196.4)

    WEEK 5 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.2 lbs GAINED
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 2.8 lbs GAINED



    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.

    Day 31-07/15-196.8-(Trend weight 196.4)

    Day 32-07/16-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 33-07/17-198.4-(Trend weight 197.2)

    Day 34-07/18-198.4-(Trend weight 197.3)

    Day 35-07/19-197.8-(Trend weight 197.4)

    Day 36-07/20-196.6-(Trend weight 197.3)

    Day 37-07/21-194.4-(Trend weight 197.0)

    WEEK 6 LOSS OR GAIN: 2.4 lbs LOST
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0.4 lb GAINED



    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.

    Day 38-07/22-195.6-(Trend weight 197.0)

    Day 39-07/23-195.2-(Trend weight 196.8)

    Day 40-07/24-193.8-(Trend weight 196.5)

    Day 41-07/25-194.0-(Trend weight 196.2)

    Day 42-07/26-193.8-(Trend weight 196.0)


    Day 43-07/27-194.6-(Trend weight 196.0)


    Day 44-07/28-194.8-(Trend weight 195.8)


    WEEK 7 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.4 GAINED
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0.8 GAINED



    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.

    Day 45-07/29-194.6-(Trend weight 195.7)

    Day 46-07/30-194.2-(Trend weight 195.6)

    Day 47-07/31-193.8-(Trend weight 195.4)

    Day 48-08/01-193.6-(Trend weight 195.2)


    Day 49-08/02-194.6-(Trend weight 195.2)


    Day 50-08/03-196.8-(Trend weight 195.3)


    Halfway Progress Report: …..Pounds Lost so Far: 2.8 pounds GAINED. 2.2 lbs of it was overnight. My trend weight is down 0.5 lbs. this challenge based on the last day of the last challenge.

    Day 51-08/04-195.4-(Trend weight 195.3)


    WEEK 8 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.6 GAINED
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.4 GAINED overall



    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.

    Day 52-08/05-196.6-(Trend weight 195.4)

    Day 53-08/06-197.6-(Trend weight 195.6)

    Day 54-08/07-195.8-(Trend weight 195.6)

    Day 55-08/08-194.6-(Trend weight 195.6)

    Day 56-08/09-194.6-(Trend weight 195.6)

    Day 57-08/10-195.2-(Trend weight 195.6)

    Day 58-08/11-193.8-(Trend weight 195.5)


    WEEK 9 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.6 lbs LOST
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0.2 lbs LOST





    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.


    Day 59-08/12-192.6-(Trend weight 195.2)

    Day 60-08/13-194.2-(Trend weight 195.1)

    Day 61-08/14-194.2-(Trend weight 195.1)

    Day 62-08/15-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 63-08/16-196.6-(Trend weight 195.6)

    Day 64-08/17-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 65-08/18-DNW-(Trend weight DNW) I’ve got to stop this grab & go food when I’m busy. Must pre-plan better!

    WEEK 10 LOSS OR GAIN: 198.0
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 4 lbs GAINED



    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.

    Day 66-08/19-198.0-(Trend weight 196.3)

    Day 67-08/20-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 68-08/21-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 69-08/22-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 70-08/23-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 71-08/24-195.4-(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.

    Day 72-08/25-195.6-(Trend weight 196.8) Just a normal fluctuation in my weight. Dinner and snack was rather late so that could be it. I tweaked my MFP macros in the β€œGoals” section. I’m going to give it a few weeks and see if it helps my bingeing problem at all. I am trying to be less restrictive but still mindful/counting my calories and carbs at new amounts. We shall see. I have to keep an eye on my blood fasting numbers to make sure it is aligned with what I need to be accomplishing there too. It’s a science really and that was not my strongest subject in school! LOL. I am so tired of doing well for a few days, then going off my rocker, then back to doing well again…… over and over. I need to be able to sustain my weight loss efforts for longer periods of time. Especially when I am at home and in full control of my menus. Anyway, have a great day everyone! I will be babysitting DGS until tomorrow night and dealing with my handymen all the while.

    WEEK 11 LOSS OR GAIN: 2.4 lbs LOST
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.6 lbs GAINED


    Strength Training Mini Challenge Round 3:
    I will continue to work on batwing arms and flabby thighs. I will also try to engage in some floor/standing/chair exercising to tighten stomach area especially. I will try to add in some aerobic exercise like walking or dancing or the exercise bike AT LEAST 5 days a week. This is not my dream, it is my pledge to myself.



    Day 01 – Aug 07 - 5 min with 5 lb weights, 32 min of aerobic dancing, Quad Iso x 3
    Day 02 - Aug 08 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, 15 min of floor/reg exercises, Quad Iso x3.
    Day 03 - Aug 09 – 6 min with 5 lb weights, 4 min on loop arm band, 32 min on exercise bike using HIIT, Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 04 - Aug 10 - 8 min with 2 lb weights, 60 min on heavy cleaning and lots of stairs working on big project of basement cleanup. Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 05 - Aug 11 – 7 min with 5 lb weights, 32 min of cardio/aerobic dance, Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 06 - Aug 12 – 7 min with 5 lb weights, 35 min on exercise bike using HIIT, Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 07 - Aug 13 - 5 min with 5 lb weights, 60 min on heavy cleaning and lots of stairs working on big project of basement cleanup. Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 08 - Aug 14 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, 30 min on heavy cleaning and lots of stairs working on big project of basement cleanup. Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 09 - Aug 15 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, 21 min on exercise bike using HIIT, 10 minutes raking up yard, Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 10 - Aug 16 – 5 min with 5 lb weights.
    Day 11 - Aug 17 - 5 min with 5 lb weights, Quad Iso x 3. On feet all day again with handymen. Ankles throbbing!
    Day 12 - Aug 18 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, Quad Iso x 3. On feet all day again. Drained ankles very late at night. So good!
    Day 13 - Aug 19 – Zilch
    Day 14 - Aug 20 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 15 - Aug 21 – 7 min with 5 lb weights, Quad Iso x 2.
    Day 16 - Aug 22 – Zilch
    Day 17 - Aug 23 – 6 min with 5 lb weights, 32 min on exercise bike using HIIT, Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 18 - Aug 24 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, 32 min on exercise bike using HIIT, 3 min of arm loop band, Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 19 - Aug 25 –
    Day 20 - Aug 26 –
    Day 21 = Aug 27 -



    Future Weeks:
    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.

    Day 73-08/26-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 74-08/27-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 75-08/28-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 76-08/29-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 77-08/30-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 78-08/31-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 79-09/01-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    WEEK 12 LOSS OR GAIN:
    Accumulated Loss or Gain:


    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.

    Day 80-09/02-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 81-09/03-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 82-09/04-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 83-09/05-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 84-09/06-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 85-09/07-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 86-09/08-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    WEEK 13 LOSS OR GAIN:
    Accumulated Loss or Gain:


    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.

    Day 87-09/09-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 88-09/10-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 89-09/11-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 90-09/12-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 91-09/13-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 92-09/14-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 93-09/15-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    WEEK 14 LOSS OR GAIN:
    Accumulated Loss or Gain:



    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.

    Day 94-09/16-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 95-09/17-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 96-09/18-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 97-09/19-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 98-09/20-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 99-09/21-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 100-09/22…..(Final Weigh- In)-xxxxx-(trend weight xxxxx)

    WEEK 15 LOSS OR GAIN:
    Accumulated Loss or Gain:
  • Lynn__W
    Lynn__W Posts: 1,063 Member
    Thank you for posting this challenge.
    I’ve been around the sun 76 times, live in B.C., Canada. I have some arthritic issues but push to remain physically active. I’ve struggled with slow to nil wt loss for many years; much easier to gain than to lose. Evening / nighttime snacking is my nemesis. Use WW points to track plus working thru Noom’s new book to break bad habits and build new ones. Love kayaking (follow lakeshores) and biking.
    Day 1 Thursday June 15th: 166.8
    Day 2 Friday June 16th: 166

    1st week actual weight: 166
    2nd week actual weight: 166.4
    3rd week actual weight: 165.6
    4th week actual weight: 165.8
    5th week actual weight: 167.6 no change
    6th week actual weight: 167.4 ( -0.2 )
    7th week actual weight: 167.4
    8th week actual weight: 169.8 Pledging to do better.
    9th week actual weight: 170.6
    10th week actual weight: 170.2
    Week: 11
    Day 66 – Saturday August 19: 170.6
    Day 67 – Sunday August 20: 172
    Day 68 – Monday August 21: 174 brutal but not unexpected
    Day 69 – Tuesday August 22: 173.6
    Day 70 – Wednesday August 23: 173.6
    Day 71 – Thursday August 24: away from scale
    Day 72 – Friday August 25: 173.6

    11th week goal weight: 168 (revised to 170)
    11th week actual weight: 173.6 Have to get this ugly backslide reversed!
  • ptitejeanne
    ptitejeanne Posts: 2,074 Member
    Hi again! I'm Jeanne. πŸ‘‹πŸ˜€
    I'm 47, 5' 4", live in Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

    Day 1 June 15

    1st week goal weight: ⬇️
    1st week actual weight: 167

    2nd week goal weight: 165
    2nd week actual weight: 163.4

    3rd week goal weight: 163.0
    3rd week actual weight: 163.8

    4th week goal weight: 161
    4th week actual weight: 162.2

    5th week goal weight: 158.0
    5th week actual weight: 159.4

    6th week goal weight: 160
    6th week actual weight: 161.4

    7th week goal weight: 160
    7th week actual weight: 163.8

    8th week goal weight: 160
    8th week actual weight: 164.0

    9th week goal weight: 160.0
    9th week actual weight: 161.4

    Day 57. TH August 10: 161.4
    Day 58. FR August 11: 161.8
    Day 59. SA August 12: 161.0
    Day 60. SU August 13: 161.0
    Day 61. MO August 14: 163.8
    Day 62. TU August 15: 159.8
    Day 63. WE August 16: 161.2

    10th week goal weight: 159.0
    10th week actual weight: 160.8

    Day 64. TH August 17: 160.8
    Day 65. FR August 18: 160.2
    Day 66. SA August 19: 159.4
    Day 67. SU August 20: 162.2
    Day 68. MO August 21: 161.8
    Day 69. TU August 22: 161.6
    Day 70. WE August 23: 161.0

    11th week goal weight: 158
    11th week actual weight: 159.2

    Day 71. TH August 24: 159.2
    Day 72. FR August 25: 159.6
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,216 Member
    100 Days of Weighing In ^^^^^ June 15, 2023 thru September 22, 2023
    My Name is Donna, Age 63. I am 5’5” tall & I live in Northern Michigan USA


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    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


    Previous Rounds Tally & Thoughts:

    This shows the ending weights of each round:
    Round #1 --- 199,8
    Round #2 --- 186.8
    Round #3 --- 195.6
    Round #4 --- 211.0
    Round #5 --- 211.3
    Round #6 --- 205.4
    Round #7 --- 207.6
    Round #8 --- 195.2
    Round #9 --- 185.2
    Round #10---195.2
    Round #11---200.8
    Round #12---200.4
    Round #13---196.2
    Round #14---191.2
    Round #15---194.0

    Thoughts:

    1. I am still down 17.3 pounds from my highest ending weight during these challenges (#5)
    2. I am up 8.8 pounds from my lowest ending weight (#9)
    3. I am still down 5.8 pounds from the first challenge (#1)
    4. I am still ahead of the game and these challenges are working for me. It is up & down and slower than I would like but it’s generally working. I’ve got to try harder and put in the work. When I do, clearly the results are much better.



    β€œWe will encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” ~Maya Angelou

    Goal This Round: 182.0 (Sounds like a Dream but it’s 4 pounds per month)
    Starting Weight from End of Last Challenge: : 194.0
    Challenge Ending Weight: xxxxx

    Mini challenge: My monthly goal is always about 4 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.

    Previous Weeks:

    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.

    Day 01-06/15-196.4-(Trend weight 195.8)

    Day 02-06/16-195.4-(Trend weight 195.8)

    WEEK 1 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.4 lbs. GAINED
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.4 lbs. GAINED


    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.

    Day 03-06/17-196.0-(Trend weight 195.8)

    Day 04-06/18-196.6-(Trend weight 195.9)

    Day 05-06/19-196.6-(Trend weight 196.0)

    Day 06-06/20-196.8-(Trend weight 196.1)

    Day 07-06/21-196.6-(Trend weight 196.2)

    Day 08-06/22-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 09-06/23-197.2-(Trend weight 196.5)


    WEEK 2 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.8 lbs. GAINED
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 3.2 lbs. GAINED

    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.

    Day 10-06/24-197.0-(Trend weight 196.7)

    Day 11-06/25-196.6-(Trend weight 196.9)

    Day 12-06/26-198.0-(Trend weight 197.0)

    Day 13-06/27-198.0-(Trend weight 197.1)

    Day 14-06/28-197.0-(Trend weight 197.1)

    Day 15-06/29-196.8-(Trend weight 197.1)

    Day 16-06/30-198.2-(Trend weight 197.3)

    WEEK 3 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.0 lbs. GAINED
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 4.2 GAINED


    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.

    Day 17-07/01-197.8-(Trend weight 197.4)

    Day 18-07/02-197.6-(Trend weight 197.5)

    Day 19-07/03-196.6-(Trend weight 197.4)

    Day 20-07/04-195.4-(Trend weight 197.2)

    Day 21-07/05-195.4-(Trend weight 197.0)

    Day 22-07/06-196.6-(Trend weight 197.0)

    Day 23-07/07-195.6-(Trend weight 196.8)


    WEEK 4 LOSS OR GAIN: 2.6 lbs LOST
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.6 lbs. GAINED

    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.

    Day 24-07/08-195.8-(Trend weight 196.7)

    Day 25-07/09-195.6-(Trend weight 196.6)

    Day 26-07/10-194.4-(Trend weight 196.4)

    Day 27-07/11-197.8-(Trend weight 196.5)

    Day 28-07/12-196.4-(Trend weight 196.5)

    Day 29-07/13-195.2-(Trend weight 196.4)

    Day 30-07/14-196.8-(Trend weight 196.4)

    WEEK 5 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.2 lbs GAINED
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 2.8 lbs GAINED



    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.

    Day 31-07/15-196.8-(Trend weight 196.4)

    Day 32-07/16-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 33-07/17-198.4-(Trend weight 197.2)

    Day 34-07/18-198.4-(Trend weight 197.3)

    Day 35-07/19-197.8-(Trend weight 197.4)

    Day 36-07/20-196.6-(Trend weight 197.3)

    Day 37-07/21-194.4-(Trend weight 197.0)

    WEEK 6 LOSS OR GAIN: 2.4 lbs LOST
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0.4 lb GAINED



    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.

    Day 38-07/22-195.6-(Trend weight 197.0)

    Day 39-07/23-195.2-(Trend weight 196.8)

    Day 40-07/24-193.8-(Trend weight 196.5)

    Day 41-07/25-194.0-(Trend weight 196.2)

    Day 42-07/26-193.8-(Trend weight 196.0)


    Day 43-07/27-194.6-(Trend weight 196.0)


    Day 44-07/28-194.8-(Trend weight 195.8)


    WEEK 7 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.4 GAINED
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0.8 GAINED



    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.

    Day 45-07/29-194.6-(Trend weight 195.7)

    Day 46-07/30-194.2-(Trend weight 195.6)

    Day 47-07/31-193.8-(Trend weight 195.4)

    Day 48-08/01-193.6-(Trend weight 195.2)


    Day 49-08/02-194.6-(Trend weight 195.2)


    Day 50-08/03-196.8-(Trend weight 195.3)


    Halfway Progress Report: …..Pounds Lost so Far: 2.8 pounds GAINED. 2.2 lbs of it was overnight. My trend weight is down 0.5 lbs. this challenge based on the last day of the last challenge.

    Day 51-08/04-195.4-(Trend weight 195.3)


    WEEK 8 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.6 GAINED
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.4 GAINED overall



    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.

    Day 52-08/05-196.6-(Trend weight 195.4)

    Day 53-08/06-197.6-(Trend weight 195.6)

    Day 54-08/07-195.8-(Trend weight 195.6)

    Day 55-08/08-194.6-(Trend weight 195.6)

    Day 56-08/09-194.6-(Trend weight 195.6)

    Day 57-08/10-195.2-(Trend weight 195.6)

    Day 58-08/11-193.8-(Trend weight 195.5)


    WEEK 9 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.6 lbs LOST
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0.2 lbs LOST





    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.


    Day 59-08/12-192.6-(Trend weight 195.2)

    Day 60-08/13-194.2-(Trend weight 195.1)

    Day 61-08/14-194.2-(Trend weight 195.1)

    Day 62-08/15-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 63-08/16-196.6-(Trend weight 195.6)

    Day 64-08/17-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 65-08/18-DNW-(Trend weight DNW) I’ve got to stop this grab & go food when I’m busy. Must pre-plan better!

    WEEK 10 LOSS OR GAIN: 198.0
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 4 lbs GAINED



    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.

    Day 66-08/19-198.0-(Trend weight 196.3)

    Day 67-08/20-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 68-08/21-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 69-08/22-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 70-08/23-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 71-08/24-195.4-(Trend weight 197.0)

    Day 72-08/25-195.6-(Trend weight 196.0) Just a normal fluctuation in my weight. Dinner and snack was rather late so that could be it. I tweaked my MFP macros in the β€œGoals” section. I’m going to give it a few weeks and see if it helps my bingeing problem at all. I am trying to be less restrictive but still mindful/counting my calories and carbs at new amounts. We shall see. I have to keep an eye on my blood fasting numbers to make sure it is aligned with what I need to be accomplishing there too. It’s a science really and that was not my strongest subject in school! LOL. I am so tired of doing well for a few days, then going off my rocker, then back to doing well again…… over and over. I need to be able to sustain my weight loss efforts for longer periods of time. Especially when I am at home and in full control of my menus. Anyway, have a great day everyone! I will be babysitting DGS until tomorrow night and dealing with my handymen all the while.

    WEEK 11 LOSS OR GAIN: 2.4 lbs LOST
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.6 lbs GAINED


    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.

    Day 73-08/26-197.6-(Trend weight 196.9) WTH? Such a perfect day yesterday that I was actually expecting a whoosh! I am definitely having some TMI issues so I am going to try some Senna tea today to see if it will help. I mean, 2 lbs is a lotta crap (sorry for the pun!). The good news is that my fat content went down quite a bit. No sleep last night either and I mean zero, even on my fitbit. That never helps. I can’t help but feel disappointed. I’ll just try to look forward to sleep tonight and a better scale reading tomorrow. Babysitting again today.

    Day 74-08/27-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 75-08/28-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 76-08/29-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 77-08/30-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 78-08/31-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 79-09/01-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    WEEK 12 LOSS OR GAIN:
    Accumulated Loss or Gain:


    Strength Training Mini Challenge Round 3:
    I will continue to work on batwing arms and flabby thighs. I will also try to engage in some floor/standing/chair exercising to tighten stomach area especially. I will try to add in some aerobic exercise like walking or dancing or the exercise bike AT LEAST 5 days a week. This is not my dream, it is my pledge to myself.



    Day 01 – Aug 07 - 5 min with 5 lb weights, 32 min of aerobic dancing, Quad Iso x 3
    Day 02 - Aug 08 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, 15 min of floor/reg exercises, Quad Iso x3.
    Day 03 - Aug 09 – 6 min with 5 lb weights, 4 min on loop arm band, 32 min on exercise bike using HIIT, Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 04 - Aug 10 - 8 min with 2 lb weights, 60 min on heavy cleaning and lots of stairs working on big project of basement cleanup. Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 05 - Aug 11 – 7 min with 5 lb weights, 32 min of cardio/aerobic dance, Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 06 - Aug 12 – 7 min with 5 lb weights, 35 min on exercise bike using HIIT, Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 07 - Aug 13 - 5 min with 5 lb weights, 60 min on heavy cleaning and lots of stairs working on big project of basement cleanup. Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 08 - Aug 14 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, 30 min on heavy cleaning and lots of stairs working on big project of basement cleanup. Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 09 - Aug 15 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, 21 min on exercise bike using HIIT, 10 minutes raking up yard, Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 10 - Aug 16 – 5 min with 5 lb weights.
    Day 11 - Aug 17 - 5 min with 5 lb weights, Quad Iso x 3. On feet all day again with handymen. Ankles throbbing!
    Day 12 - Aug 18 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, Quad Iso x 3. On feet all day again. Drained ankles very late at night. So good!
    Day 13 - Aug 19 – Zilch
    Day 14 - Aug 20 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 15 - Aug 21 – 7 min with 5 lb weights, Quad Iso x 2.
    Day 16 - Aug 22 – Zilch
    Day 17 - Aug 23 – 6 min with 5 lb weights, 32 min on exercise bike using HIIT, Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 18 - Aug 24 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, 32 min on exercise bike using HIIT, 3 min of arm loop band, Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 19 - Aug 25 – 6 min with 5 lb weights, 21 min on exercise bike, Quad Iso x 3.
    Day 20 - Aug 26 –
    Day 21 = Aug 27 -


    Future Weeks:

    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.

    Day 80-09/02-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 81-09/03-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 82-09/04-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 83-09/05-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 84-09/06-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 85-09/07-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 86-09/08-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    WEEK 13 LOSS OR GAIN:
    Accumulated Loss or Gain:


    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.

    Day 87-09/09-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 88-09/10-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 89-09/11-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 90-09/12-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 91-09/13-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 92-09/14-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 93-09/15-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    WEEK 14 LOSS OR GAIN:
    Accumulated Loss or Gain:



    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.

    Day 94-09/16-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 95-09/17-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 96-09/18-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 97-09/19-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 98-09/20-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 99-09/21-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Day 100-09/22…..(Final Weigh- In)-xxxxx-(trend weight xxxxx)

    WEEK 15 LOSS OR GAIN:
    Accumulated Loss or Gain:
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,216 Member
    Next Round:



    21 Day Strength Training Challenge:


    Day 01 - Aug 28 –
    Day 02 - Aug 29 –
    Day 03 - Aug 30 –
    Day 04 - Aug 31 –
    Day 05 - Sept 01 –
    Day 06 - Sept 02 –
    Day 07 - Sept 03 –
    Day 08 - Sept 04 –
    Day 09 - Sept 05 –
    Day 10 - Sept 06 –
    Day 11 - Sept 07 –
    Day 12 - Sept 08 –
    Day 13 - Sept 09 –
    Day 14 - Sept 10 –
    Day 15 - Sept 11 –
    Day 16 - Sept 12 –
    Day 17 - Sept 13 –
    Day 18 - Sept 14 –
    Day 19 - Sept 15 –
    Day 20 - Sept 16 –
    Day 21 - Sept 17 –
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,216 Member
    Next Round:



    21 Day Strength Training Challenge:


    Day 01 - Aug 28 –
    Day 02 - Aug 29 –
    Day 03 - Aug 30 –
    Day 04 - Aug 31 –
    Day 05 - Sept 01 –
    Day 06 - Sept 02 –
    Day 07 - Sept 03 –
    Day 08 - Sept 04 –
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  • Lynn__W
    Lynn__W Posts: 1,063 Member
    edited August 2023
    Thank you for posting this challenge.
    I’ve been around the sun 76 times, live in B.C., Canada. I have some arthritic issues but push to remain physically active. I’ve struggled with slow to nil wt loss for many years; much easier to gain than to lose. Evening / nighttime snacking is my nemesis. Use WW points to track plus working thru Noom’s new book to break bad habits and build new ones. Love kayaking (follow lakeshores) and biking.
    Day 1 Thursday June 15th: 166.8
    Day 2 Friday June 16th: 166

    1st week actual weight: 166
    2nd week actual weight: 166.4
    3rd week actual weight: 165.6
    4th week actual weight: 165.8
    5th week actual weight: 167.6 no change
    6th week actual weight: 167.4 ( -0.2 )
    7th week actual weight: 167.4
    8th week actual weight: 169.8 Pledging to do better.
    9th week actual weight: 170.6
    10th week actual weight: 170.2
    11th week actual weight: 173.6 Have to get this ugly backslide reversed!

    12th Week:
    Day 73 – Saturday August 26: 171.8
    Day 74 – Sunday August 27
    Day 75 – Monday August 28
    Day 76 – Tuesday August 29
    Day 77 – Wednesday August 30
    Day 78 – Thursday August 31
    Day 79 – Friday September 01

    12th week goal weight: 168.?
    12th week actual weight:

    21 Day Exercise Challenge: Round 1 - 12.5 / 45 / 43.5 / 43 / 46 / 22 / 15.25 = 227.25

    Aug 10: TRX, 2 sets of 10 reps, 5 exercises + 2 sets of 20 bicep curls w/ 5#
    Aug 11: 3 set if 10 tricep dips; biked 20 minutes
    Aug 12: 5 min of legs in the air, arm movements, no wts.
    Aug 13: arm / shoulder was v painful last nite so giving it a rest. Worked a 7 hr shift on my feet so calling that my exercise for today.
    Aug 14: 15 minutes on the mat, legs up for most. Arms with 5# wt; stretching.
    Aug 15: nil other than working.
    Aug 16: nil ☹
    Aug 17: worked 4 hr afternoon shift
    Aug 18: ??
    Aug 19: ??
    Aug 20: worked 7 hrs, feet sore, tired
    Aug 21: worked 7 hrs,
    Aug 22: worked 7 hrs
    Aug 23: traveling
    Aug 24: traveling
    Aug 25: walked 30 min, hills! 2 sets tricep dips then day’s plans changed
    Aug 26:
    Aug 27:


  • ptitejeanne
    ptitejeanne Posts: 2,074 Member
    Hi again! I'm Jeanne. πŸ‘‹πŸ˜€
    I'm 47, 5' 4", live in Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

    Day 1 June 15

    1st week goal weight: ⬇️
    1st week actual weight: 167

    2nd week goal weight: 165
    2nd week actual weight: 163.4

    3rd week goal weight: 163.0
    3rd week actual weight: 163.8

    4th week goal weight: 161
    4th week actual weight: 162.2

    5th week goal weight: 158.0
    5th week actual weight: 159.4

    6th week goal weight: 160
    6th week actual weight: 161.4

    7th week goal weight: 160
    7th week actual weight: 163.8

    8th week goal weight: 160
    8th week actual weight: 164.0

    9th week goal weight: 160.0
    9th week actual weight: 161.4

    10th week goal weight: 159.0
    10th week actual weight: 160.8

    Day 64. TH August 17: 160.8
    Day 65. FR August 18: 160.2
    Day 66. SA August 19: 159.4
    Day 67. SU August 20: 162.2
    Day 68. MO August 21: 161.8
    Day 69. TU August 22: 161.6
    Day 70. WE August 23: 161.0

    11th week goal weight: 158
    11th week actual weight: 159.2

    Day 71. TH August 24: 159.2

    Day 72. FR August 25: 159.6
    Day 73. SA August 26: 159.0
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,899 Member
    @deepwoodslady

    Sometimes it takes 3 days for things to show up on the scale - in either direction.

    Yes sleep or lack of it could definitely be the culprit. We burn fat during sleep apparently. Whatever we did during the day gets worked on by our bodies while we sleep. If we don't sleep we store more fat?

    I am a lifelong poor sleeper, can't shut my brain down. I try to get 7 though.

    Maybe this is the one and only change that you need to make in your lifestyle?

    There are a gazillion references to the importance of this for health, and how the lack of it can do harm to our bodies and minds, make us gain and retain weight.
    Chamomile, magnesium, melatonin or something?
    Turn off screens?

    https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about_sleep/sleep_hygiene.html
    Good clicks on that one, including chronic disease tab, better sleep tips tab etc.
    The usual on the tips tab: dark room, remove all TVS and electronics (they emit stuff), exercise during the day, avoid caffeine close to bedtime, keep a normal bedtime, don't be hungry or too full....etc.

    Sleep can be so illusive. I hope that you are able to fix this, weight loss might come naturally without as much effort if you can get a handle on your sleep.

    Sorry to hear that you didn't sleep at all. That is awful and the whole day is a fog and unproductive. Been there.

    Hugs


  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,899 Member
    Hi everyone.
    I am Dawn. 5'2", 62 years old.
    My BMI and stuff like that shows my optimum healthy weight should be between 110 and 118.

    I have made a decision to limit restaurant food to 6 times per year since I seem to gain a few pounds each time which could take 3-6 months to get back off from one visit.
    Rolling total so far: 3 out of the 6

    1st week goal weight: 143.4 (ambitious?)
    1st week actual weight: 144.4 - Started the week (and the 100) at 144.4, so no change

    2nd week goal weight: Less than the beginning of the week, 142.2
    2nd week actual weight: 142.6, so gained 0.4

    3rd week goal weight: 141.4
    3rd week actual weight: 144.6 - Started the week at 142.4, so 1.8 pound gain this week

    4th week goal weight: 143.6
    4th week actual weight: 145.0 - Started the week at 144.6, so gained 0.4 this week

    5th week goal weight: 142.6
    5th week actual weight: 143.2 - Started the week at 143.6, so lost 0.4

    6th week goal weight: 142.4
    6th week actual weight: 144.0 - Started the week at 143.4, so gained 0.6

    7th week goal weight: 142.6
    7th week actual weight: 143.6 - Started the week at 143.6, so stayed the same

    8th week goal weight:
    8th week actual weight: 144.8 - I kept track even though I wasn't posting on forums. Started the week at 144.8, so stayed the same

    9th week goal weight:
    9th week actual weight: 144.6 - Started the week at 144.4, so gained 0.2 this week

    10th week goal weight: Less than my 100 day start weight of 144.4. Lets say 142.4
    10th week actual weight: 143.8 - Started the week at 143.4

    11th week goal weight: Putting in 138.1 every week now to try to match last year's birthday weight of September 20.22
    11th week actual weight: - 143.8 Started the week at 142.6

    Day 73 – Saturday August 26 - 142.4 - Kind of what I felt like yesterday even though I had jumped up a pound and a half somehow. Ate my first ripe tomato, many more on the 2 plants that will be ripening each day. Planning on a tomato sandwich every single day : - ) Even though I am working 7 days per week, Saturday and Sunday for the next few weeks are only 4 hour shifts in the evenings at the retirement home. During the week I work 2 jobs each day (my 3rd job was seasonal and finished last week). I will get some full days off when I go away for my vacation around my birthday. Trying to enjoy my day and be productive even though it is looming that I need to go to work later. Mental.
    Day 74 – Sunday August 27
    Day 75 – Monday August 28
    Day 76 – Tuesday August 29
    Day 77 – Wednesday August 30
    Day 78 – Thursday August 31
    Day 79 – Friday September 01

    12th week goal weight: Putting in 138.1 every week now to try to match last year's birthday weight of September 20.22
    12th week actual weight:


    I have decided to do yet another 21 day mini challenge of the legs up and arm weight exercises. The pulsating in my legs when I put them up shows me how much I really need to drain them regularly. And the extra bonus that I went from 12.5" on my upper arm down to 11.75" and honestly feel like my batwings are less flappy. I will count from the day before since I often type into here before any activity for the day, while drinking my coffee in the morning.
    Anyone else going to join us for another 21?

    Mini 21 day Challenge Round 3 - legs in the air arm weights exercises, 6-ish minutes.
    Round 1: 12.5" start, 11.75" end.
    Round 2: 11.75" start, 11.5" Even though my weight is higher, my batwings are getting smaller?
    I have a mole, so it is easy to measure in exactly the same place.
    (Thanks for the dates @deepwoodslady )

    Day 01 – Tuesday Aug 07 - 7.5 - I use one 8lb weight for skull crushers, and 2X5lb weights for biceps and chest presses.
    Day 02 - Aug 08 – 8 minutes for my 3: skullcrushers, biceps, chest presses, 20 of each. Some days I am slower than others.
    Day 03 - Aug 09 – 7 minutes for my 3. I see that my dates are off a bit, I have fixed that. I am posting these the day after.
    Day 04 - Aug 10 - 8.25 minutes, and I thought that I was going slow. Still sticking with eating the 5 water crackers with Hummus when I get home so that it tides me over for enough time to do this, and then eat dinner after doing it.
    Day 05 - Aug 11 – 8.5 minutes. My usual 3 exercises, 20 of each. The time flies so quickly with this endeavour.
    Day 06 - Aug 12 – Missed. I worked fairly late at one job and had to get up very early for the next. I will try to double up at some point to make up for missing. 8.5 minutes on August 15 morning to make up for this.
    Day 07 - Aug 13 - 8.5 of my usual. The skull crushers are the most important for batwings, but I think that the biceps will pull those up as well.
    Day 08 - Aug 14 – 4.5 minutes of my usual, not sure why it was so quick lol.
    Day 09 - Aug 15 – 6.5 - I have put a stack of pillows under my head recently so that I can get deeper with the batwing fighting skull crushers.
    Day 10 - Aug 16 – 5.75 minutes. I feel like my feet and legs really needed it last night, the Dietary Aide job is very hot.
    Day 11 - Aug 17 – 7.0 minutes of the 3 exercises
    Day 12 - Aug 18 – 6.5 of the 3
    Day 13 - Aug 19 – Skipped. My one elbow and shoulder from the same arm were sore. I think that it probably is from work at the Retirement/LTC place. I will see how it feels Sunday, I don't want to exacerbate it. I will likely catch up with extra sessions later in the week. Got one in to account for this day, 8.5 minutes of the 3
    Day 14 - Aug 20 – 8.5 minutes, the 3 times 20 reps each. Made up for this skipped day with a sore elbow and shoulder.
    Day 15 - Monday Aug 21 – 4.5 of the 3 exercises
    Day 16 - Aug 22 – 5.1 made up for this missed day
    Day 17 - Aug 23 – 6.25 minutes, 20 reps each of the 3. I have one more to make up for still.
    Day 18 - Aug 24 – 10.2 minutes - Going to say 5.1 and put 5.1 on the day that I missed, the 22nd
    Day 19 - Aug 25 – 8.5 - 20 reps of the 3. Feeling glad to have incorporated this into my day. I really do feel like my arms are tightening up, and didn't realize how great it would feel to drain my legs for 4+ minutes per day.
    Day 20 - Aug 26 –
    Day 21 = Aug 27 -





    Start weight of this 100: 144.4 - Up one pound from the start of the last 100 of 143.4, and the previous was 142.2
  • bteri107
    bteri107 Posts: 320 Member
    I’m Teri
    Age 59, 5’4”

    Challenge Starting Weight: 143.3 lbs
    Challenge Goal Weight: 138lbs
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 130-133 lbs
    Challenge Ending Weight:
    Total Weight Loss for Challenge:

    Day 1 Thursday June 15 -- 143.3
    Day 2 Friday June 16 -- 142.1 – This is encouraging. Decrease is probably water retention from last week's heavy carb & sugar diet. Stayed in control with food intake yesterday. No exercise tho.

    1st week goal weight: 142.3
    1st week actual weight: 142.1

    Day 3 Saturday June 17 142.4 -- Out for dinner and cocktails with friends last night. Stayed in control with minimum carbs, and sugar from 2 glasses of pinot grigio.
    Day 4 Sunday June 18 142.5 – 3 days in the 142’s. Hope to be in the 141’s by tomorrow.
    Day 5 Monday June 19 142.5
    Day 6 Tuesday June 20 142.7 – Still hanging in the 142s. Leaving for a short trip on Thursday night. Won’t be weighing in from Fri – Sun. I just hope I can at least maintain my current weight. Next Mon / Tues will tell all.
    Day 7 Wednesday June 21 143.1 – Unnecessary carb intake yesterday. Need to put in a workout this afternoon.
    Day 8 Thursday June 22 141.4 – Almost to my goal for this week. Stayed on course yesterday with what I ate, and had a workout session on my Peloton bike, as well as some upper body toning. I leave tonight for a long weekend trip to Oahu so won't be able to log my weight for the next 3 days. I’ll try my best to keep the carbs and sugar at a minimum. And will try to get some laps in at the hotel’s pool. But mainly I want to spend time with my daughter who goes to school there and to shop for some clothes as Maui is very limited on clothing stores these days.
    Day 9 Friday June 23 –

    2nd week goal weight: 141.1
    2nd week actual weight: DNW [travel]

    3rd/ Current week:
    Day 10 Saturday June 24 DNW – [travel]
    Day 11 Sunday June 25 DNW – [travel]
    Day 12 Monday June 26 142.8 – So I gained a little over a pound since I last weighed (last Thurs). Tomorrow’s weight should show the final weight gained from my weekend travels… usually shows up about 2 days later. Back on the wagon today.
    Day 13 Tuesday June 27 142.4 – Stayed in control with food yesterday and got a workout in (15-min kettlebells, 15-min core, 10-min peloton climb).
    Day 14 Wednesday June 28 142.8 – I deserve this bump up. Gave in to sugar cravings yesterday and did not exercise.
    Day 15 Thursday June 29 142.1 – Moderate consumption of sugar and potato chips yesterday, but I got a 50-min Peloton workout in which maybe kept the insulin spike in balance. I have one more day to lose a pound to put me at my goal weight for this week.
    Day 16 Friday June 30 142.4 – Shucks, didn’t reach my weekly goal. Oh well, just keep going. Got a workout in yesterday: 20-min kettlebell, 10-min abs, and 15 min. Peloton ride. Had some unhealthy snacks (Oreos & potato chips) in the afternoon and a late, heavy dinner last night.

    3rd week goal weight: 141.1
    3rd week actual weight: 142.4
    3rd week result: .4 lb loss
    Overall challenge result: .9 lb loss

    Week 4:
    Day 17 – Saturday July 01 142.4
    Day 18 – Sunday July 02 DNW
    Day 19 – Monday July 03 DNW – Still need to work on my all or nothing tendency. Went to a party yesterday and enjoyed the food and desserts. I should have been satisfied and stopped there. But no, once I got home, I continued with the junk food. Why can’t I just be satisfied with an intermittent splurge? Why do I have to continue until I go to bed? The trigger is real. I have to find a way to balance food.
    Day 20 – Tuesday July 04 144.6 – This gain is the consequence from the weekend. And tonight we celebrate the 4th of July with friends visiting from the East Coast. Oh boy. Here we go again, and mid-week nonetheless. Only portion control will save me. Happy Independence Day everyone!
    Day 21 – Wednesday July 5 143.5
    Day 22 – Thursday July 06 DNW -- I overdid it this past week and just don’t want to be discouraged by the scale. I hope to have a more positive attitude about it tomorrow.
    Day 23 – Friday July 07 144.8 – I deserve this. Ugh!

    4th week goal weight: 141.1
    4th week actual weight: 144.8
    4th week result: 2.4 lbs gained
    Overall challenge result: 1.5 lbs gained

    Week 5:
    Day 24 – Saturday July 08 144.2
    Day 25 – Sunday July 09 142.9
    Day 26 – Monday July 10 143.8
    Day 27 – Tuesday July 11 143.2
    Day 28 – Wednesday July 12 142.0
    Day 29 – Thursday July 13 142.9
    Day 30 – Friday July 14 142.9

    5th week goal weight: 142.2
    5th week actual weight: 142.9
    5th week result: 1.30 lb loss
    Overall challenge result: .4 lb loss

    Day 31 – Saturday July 15 142.9
    Day 32 – Sunday July 16 DNW
    Day 33 – Monday July 17 143.7 Result of the weekend indulgence. I’ll suffer the consequences for the next 2 days, for sure. It’s the pattern of self-sabotage.
    Day 34 – Tuesday July 18DNW
    Day 35 – Wednesday July 19143.3
    Day 36 – Thursday July 20 b]DNW[/b]
    Day 37 – Friday July 21 b]144.8[/b] High sodium meals during the past 2 days. Managed to get a workout in yesterday tho. Happy about that.

    6th week goal weight: 141.1
    6th week actual weight: 144.8
    6th week result: 1.9 lb gain
    Overall challenge result (from 143.3): 1.5 lb gain


    Day 38 – Saturday July 22: 143.6 I’m hoping to see a dip tomorrow as long as I stay on track today.
    Day 39 – Sunday July 23: 143.3 Surprised at this small dip as I did have a high carb meal with wine last night. Tried not to overdo it on the portion size. Also, I fasted longer before my first meal of the day. Good balance. I’m back to the start weight of this challenge. Keep going.
    Day 40 – Monday July 24: DNW
    Day 41 – Tuesday July 25: 142.3 I need to work hard this week on eating well and exercise. We’re leaving on Friday to spend the weekend with my daughter to celebrate her 21st birthday. We will celebrate with food and drinks, no doubt!
    Day 42 – Wednesday July 26: 142.9
    Day 43 – Thursday July 27: 142.5
    Day 44 – Friday July 28: 141.7

    7th week goal weight: : 141.1
    7th week actual weight: : 141.7
    7th week result: 3.1 lb loss
    Overall challenge result (from 143.3): 1.6 lb loss

    Day 45 – Saturday July 29 DNW
    Day 46 – Sunday July 30 DNW
    Day 47 – Monday July 31 144.1
    Day 48 – Tuesday August 01 143.5
    Day 49 – Wednesday August 02 DNW
    Day 50 – Thursday August 03 143.1
    Day 51 – Friday August 04 143.5

    Day 52 – Saturday August 05 142.7
    Day 53 – Sunday August 06 143.3
    Day 54 – Monday August 07 143.4
    Day 55 – Tuesday August 08 143.5
    Day 56 – Wednesday August 09 DNW
    Day 57 – Thursday August 10 142.2
    Day 58 – Friday August 11

    9th week goal weight: 142.0
    9th week actual weight:

    Day 59 – Saturday August 12
    Day 60 – Sunday August 13
    Day 61 – Monday August 14
    Day 62 – Tuesday August 15
    Day 63 – Wednesday August 16
    Day 64 – Thursday August 17
    Day 65 – Friday August 18

    10th week goal weight:
    10th week actual weight:

    Day 66 – Saturday August 19
    Day 67 – Sunday August 20
    Day 68 – Monday August 21
    Day 69 – Tuesday August 22
    Day 70 – Wednesday August 23
    Day 71 – Thursday August 24
    Day 72 – Friday August 25

    11th week goal weight:
    11th week actual weight:143.4


    Day 73 – Saturday August 26 143.9 I’m back. So much went on in the past 2.5 weeks. Finally feel like what happened on Maui and my mental state because of it are settling down. I need to start prioritizing my health and well-being again. So here I am.
    Day 74 – Sunday August 27
    Day 75 – Monday August 28
    Day 76 – Tuesday August 29
    Day 77 – Wednesday August 30
    Day 78 – Thursday August 31
    Day 79 – Friday September 01

    12th week goal weight: 142.9
    12th week actual weight:
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,909 Member
    Thank you, @dawnbgethealthy !
    I'm in!
    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: 145.0
    Day 01 - 06/15 - 154.9 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then...zero...
    Day 02 - 06/16 - 156.5 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty in the morning then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 03 - 06/17 - 154.9 at 7:00 a.m. ...5.69 miles in 114 mins
    Day 04 - 06/18 - 156.0 at 7:00 a.m. ...family dinner ...5.60 miles in 114 mins
    Day 05 - 06/19 - 154.0 at 7:30 a.m. ...DH's b'day...so much good food this weekend!
    Day 06 - 06/20 - 154.0 at 6:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 6.12 miles in 121 mins
    Day 07 - 06/21 - 153.8 at 8:00 a.m. ...zero!!
    WEEK 1 any loss - -1.1
    Day 08 - 06/22 - 154.0 at 7:00 a.m. ...5.70 miles in 116 mins
    Day 09 - 06/23 - 153.2 at 7:00 a.m. ...Kaiser for tests
    Day 10 - 06/24 - 153.6 at 8:00 a.m. ...6.31 miles in 128 mins
    Day 11 - 06/25 - 152.4 at 8:30 a.m. ...zero
    Day 12 - 06/26 - 153.2 at 7:50 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 13 - 06/27 - 153.7 at 7:00 a.m. ...6.17 miles in 118 mins
    Day 14 - 06/28 - 152.7 at 6:45 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer and doctor's appt
    WEEK 2 any loss - -1.3
    Day 15 - 06/29 - 152.2 at 7:00 a.m. ...3.91 miles in 85 mins w/sweet husband!!
    Day 16 - 06/30 - 152.5 at 7:50 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 17 - 07/01 - 151.3 at 8:00 a.m. ...108 degrees here in Northern California...no walking for me!!
    Day 18 - 07/02 - 150.5 at 8:00 a.m. ...106 degrees here in Northern California...no walking for me!!
    Day 19 - 07/03 - 152.3 at 6:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 20 - 07/04 - 151.0 at 6:30 a.m. ...5.67 miles in 118 mins...a bit on the slow side!!
    Day 21 - 07/05 - 151.0 at 6:15 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    WEEK 3 any loss - -1.2
    Day 22 - 07/06 - 150.6 at 6:00 a.m. ...zero!!
    Day 23 - 07/07 - 150.8 at 7:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 24 - 07/08 - 150.7 at 7:00 a.m. ...5.83 miles in 112 mins
    Day 25 - 07/09 - 150.5 at 7:00 a.m. ...5.65 miles in 106 mins
    Day 26 - 07/10 - 150.0 at 8:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 27 - 07/11 - 151.0 at 7:00 a.m. ...6.03 miles in 109 mins
    Day 28 - 07/12 - 152.2 at 7:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    WEEK 4 any loss - +1.6 pounds
    Day 29 - 07/13 - 151.2 at 7:30 a.m. ...doctor appointment
    Day 30 - 07/14 - 152.0 at 7:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 31 - 07/15 - 153.5 at 7:30 a.m. ...5.86 miles in 116 mins
    Day 32 - 07/16 - 152.0 at 7:30 a.m. ...over 100 degrees here in Northern California...no walking for me!!
    Day 33 - 07/17 - 150.5 at 8:45 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 34 - 07/18 - 150.7 at 7:00 a.m. ...5.79 miles in 116 mins
    Day 35 - 07/19 - 150.5 at 7:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    WEEK 5 any loss - -1.3
    Day 36 - 07/20 - 150.8 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty and over 100 degrees so no walking for me!!
    Day 37 - 07/21 - 151.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 38 - 07/22 - 151.0 at 7:00 a.m. ...Hair cut in morning and too hot to walk in the afternoon!!
    Day 39 - 07/23 - 151.7 at 7:00 a.m. ...6.00 miles in 108 mins
    Day 40 - 07/24 - 150.8 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 41 - 07/25 - 151.0 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...cleaned house...made soup...too hot!!
    Day 42 - 07/26 - 151.7 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    WEEK 6 any loss - +.9
    Day 43 - 07/27 - 153.0 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...then nothing
    Day 44 - 07/28 - 154.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 45 - 07/29 - 150.9 at 7:00 a.m. ...6.68 miles in 133 mins
    Day 46 - 07/30 - 151.5 at 7:00 a.m. ...5.15 miles in 94 mins
    Day 47 - 07/31 - 152.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 48 - 08/01 - 151.1 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...then nothing
    Day 49 - 08/02 - 152.3 at 6:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/my trainer
    WEEK 7 any loss - -.7
    Day 50 - 08/03 - 152.2 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...then nothing
    Day 51 - 08/04 - 153.3 at 6:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/my trainer
    Day 52 - 08/05 - 152.4 at 7:00 a.m. ...6.47 miles in 121 mins
    Day 53 - 08/06 - 153.5 at 7:00 a.m. ...nothing!! Too hot here in northern California!
    Day 54 - 08/07 - 151.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 55 - 08/08 - 151.3 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...then nothing
    Day 56 - 08/09 - 152.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    WEEK 8 any loss - +.2
    Day 57 - 08/10 - 151.8 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...then nothing
    Day 58 - 08/11 - 151.9 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 59 - 08/12 - 150.5 at 7:00 a.m. ...5.81 miles in 111 mins
    Day 60 - 08/13 - 150.2 at 7:00 a.m. ...5.64 miles in 106 mins
    Day 61 - 08/14 - 151.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 62 - 08/15 - 150.2 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...then reading
    Day 63 - 08/16 - 150.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...then reading...trainer sick
    WEEK 9 any loss - -1.2
    Day 64 - 08/17 - 151.0 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...then reading
    Day 65 - 08/18 - 150.4 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...then reading...trainer sick
    Day 66 - 08/19 - 152.0 at 6:00 a.m. ...3.56 miles in 75 mins w/DH then celebrated DDD and oldest Grandson's b'days!!!
    Day 67 - 08/20 - 151.3 at 6:30 a.m. ...6.13 miles in 110 mins
    Day 68 - 08/21 - 152.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer then dinner with family for Grandson's b'day!
    Day 69 - 08/22 - 150.0 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...cleaned house...made soup...
    Day 70 - 08/23 - 150.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    WEEK 10 any loss - -.5
    Day 71 - 08/24 - 151.2 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...then reading
    Day 72 - 08/25 - 150.7 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 73 - 08/26 -
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    Day 75 - 08/28 -
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    Day 77 - 08/30 -
    WEEK 11 any loss -
    Chris