Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 233

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  • SModa61
    SModa61 Posts: 2,869 Member
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    Cchassee wrote: »
    @SModa61
    “Why is making good choices while maintaining, so much harder than when losing?”. Isn’t that the $10 million question? That’s why my 🎢 is still in business… Gosh I wish I knew the answer! Your observation is 💯… Maybe we give ourselves just a little extra leeway…
    Also, you had me cracking up LOL with that “French fried onion rings no green bean casserole” comment. 🤣.
    💪🏻You can do it!!

    @Cchassee Glad you enjoyed! So, third try and my daughter got a food delivery yesterday, including a green bean casserole!! She is happy! Got the family being fed for about 3 nights! I need to catch up in the group again. I keep falling behind.
  • cszulc
    cszulc Posts: 39 Member
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    6'2 male 30 years old

    MFP SW: 270 (November 2022)
    CSW: 218.6
    RGW: 214-215


    Date/weight/comment:

    8/20: 218.6 - good day today, 600 cal deficit, 65 mins strength training followed by 20 cardio.
    8/21: 218.4 - 270 cal deficit, 60 min total cardio today, indulged in Costco pizza and ice cream for lunch but still remained in my caloric budget for today, just the macros are screwey today!!
    8/22: 219.0 - on track to end today with 800-1000 cal deficit even after a planned taco dinner, weighed in AM after breakfast so that explains the + from yesterday. Rode 50 minute HIIT cycling class today and surprisingly had my highest average watts in my history of cycle classes! I was feeling so so going into it but I think a Celsius drink helped, along with the instructor's motivation and music tracks really had me hit it hard. HR through the ride ranged from 90 to 179 with about 4 minutes total in Zone 5(above 171 for me is Z5) . Felt great afterward! I usually see a 5-6 pound water loss per hour while doing HIIT cycle so anticipate a lower scale weight tomorrow after replenishing.
    8/23: 217.6 - as expected, scale movement downward this AM. Had a good 45 minute strength workout followed by a 50 minute indoor bike endurance ride (zone 3 with a few Z4 bursts in there). Should end day with a 850 cal deficit after a planned pork roast and veggies dinner. Feeling great today!
    8/24: 217.0 - more downward movement, great! Did a 45 minute strength group class this AM followed by a quick 15 minute endurance indoor bike. Planning on doing a 45 minute PM class as today's my double gym day. Saturday is rest this week. Still have dinner to go but targeting a 600-700 cal deficit today. Still hot outside so can't quite ride outdoors yet. looking forward to fall.
    8/25: 217.0 - carb cycling day today plan to be at 300 cal deficit today. HIIT workout later this afternoon. Have a great weekend!
    8/26: DNW
    8/27: DNW
    8/28: 218.0 - tougher weekend than I imagined, rest day Saturday and Sunday only ended up walking as I was driving to visit family.
    8/29: 217.0 - HIIT cycling this morning.

    Thanks for the challenge, managed to be -1.6 from beginning. Be well!
  • SheilaBoneham
    SheilaBoneham Posts: 3,015 Member
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    🌞🍒🌼🌺🌻🍉🍋

    📆 2015–2023
    Feb. 2015: highest weight 218.2h
    2015: end weight running average 178.2n
    2016: end weight running average 147.7
    2017: end weight running average 148
    2018: end weight running average 137.2.
    Extreme elimination diet (doctor prescribed) for diagnostic reasons, very low calories, then boom! Gained 40 pounds.
    2019: end weight running average 176.1
    2020: end weight running average 183.8.
    2021: end weight running average 179.4.I
    2022: end weight running average 178.6

    2023 Rounds
    R209 01/01/23: end weight 178.6. Ave calories — who knows? I didn’t bother with the holidays.
    R210 01/11/23: end weight 176.2 (-2.4). Ave calories 1102. No after-dinner snacking!
    R211 01/21/23: end weight 176.8 (+.6).
    R212 01/31/23: end weight 177.6 (+.8).
    R213 02/10/23: end weight 178 (+.4)
    R214 02/20/23: end weight 178 (+/-0).
    R215 03/02/23: end weight 180 (+2 ☹️)
    R216 03/12/23: end weight 178.8 (-1.2)
    R217 03/22/23: end weight 178.8 (+/-0).
    R218 04/01/23: end weight 182.8 (+4).
    R219 04/11/23: end weight 183.4 (+.6).
    R220 04/21/23: end weight 182.2 (-1.2)
    R221 05/01/23: end weight 183.2 (+1).
    R222 05/11/23: end weight 184 (+.8).
    R223 05/21/23: end weight 184 (+/-0).
    R224 05/31/23: end weight 184 (+/-0).
    R225 06/10/23: end weight 183 (-1).
    R226 06/20/23: end weight 183.6 (+.6).
    R227 06/30/23: end weight 183 (-.6).
    R228 07/10/23: end weight 184 (+1)
    R229 07/20/23: end weight 183 (-1)
    R230 07/30/23: end weight 185 (+2 😡)
    R231 08/09/23: end weight 185 (+/- 0)
    July-Dec. 2023 goal — lose 20 lbs—GW 160-163. UGW 130.
    R232 08/19/23: end weight 185.8 😡
    R233 08/29/23: end weight 185.6

    Day, Weight, Calories, Comment

    8-20 - 185.8, 1320
    Yesterday was good food wise. I didn’t feel great — got my flu and RSV shots Thursday and I always react a bit, I’m such a delicate flower 🤪. The weather has been lovely but this week, starting today, is supposed to be hot hot hot. Off to water, then walk. Have a lovely Sunday, everyone!

    8-21 - 185.6, 1765
    I oversnacked last night. Why do I do this? I don’t know. I feel like I need to put a big CLOSED sign on the kitchen after dinner. It’s really nuts.

    8/22 - 186.8, 1823
    Gaaa! Not only have my calories been high the past two days, but I feel bloated, although I haven’t been eating extra salt, at least. Do antihistamines cause water retention? I’ll have to look that up. I had/have an injection site reaction to my flu shot—red, itchy, inflamed—and I’ve been taking diphenhydramine (Benadryl) on advice of pharmacist. But why am I snacking so much, knowing I’m just undermining myself? A symptom of something else going on?

    8/23 - 185.8, 1536
    I did have some cheese last night as a snack, but did better—I weighed it and nibbled slowly and stuck with that. My arm is a lot better thanks at least partly to the Benadryl, but still red and slightly itchy. I’ve never reacted like that before. I’m meeting a friend for lunch — already checked the menu and I’m getting a grilled chicken salad, dressing on the side. DH wants brats for dinner, so I’ll have one and forego the bun. Now to stick with the plan! Off for a walk before the heat sets in—heat advisory for the next three days. Stay cool and safe, everyone.

    8/24 - 186.6, 1800ish
    So much for sticking to the plan. Actually I did at lunch—resisted the personal pizzas and enjoyed my grilled chicken salad. But at dinner I ended up eating 2 brats with buns and a boiled new potato, and I ate some ice cream later. Ugh. I’m starting journaling today to see if I can get a handle on why I’m doing this to myself. Rebellion? Depression? Something else?

    8/25 - 185.4, 1642
    Ok, a little better. I still ate more than planned, but all healthy food. Happy Friday, all!

    8/26 - 184.4, 1287
    Yay! Not my happiest weight, but at least I’m moving a bit in the right direction, finally. Today we slept late, and had French toast for breakfast (mine with no sugar/sweetener raspberry preserves, and I pour extra egg mix on my toast while it’s cooking) and DH is making pork fried rice for dinner. I’ll probably skip lunch, or just have a sliced tomato, since I ate big and late. All good! Now off to water and weed. Have a great Saturday!

    8/27 - 184.4, 1483
    Working not to stress eat today. Struggling with dog & DH issues, and forgive me, but this feels like one of the only places I can vent this stuff. Yesterday puppy Booker, who is now 60+ pounds at almost 10 months, pulled DH over and got away from him on a walk, wanting to play with another dog. DH is 88 years old, so this is not a good thing. He did manage to get him under control and home, and didn’t get hurt but for a few bruises, but it could have been much worse. Aside from the immediate hazard issue, I feel a bit trapped, unable to leave DH to care for the pup if I need/want to be away for any length of time. I’ve put a lot of work (and money) into this puppy—he already has multiple competition titles—and had lots of goals and dreams for training and competing. But safety is first, so I’m on the horns of a huge dilemma. And I’m more than a little ticked off because when I was looking for another dog after Rory died last year, I wanted to go smaller. I’m 70, and after 30+ years of training and competing, I knew a smaller dog than our many Labs and Aussies would be a better choice, although *I* can handle this puppy. But no, DH wanted a Lab. Now he’s surprised at the energy and physicality of this pup. I now realize that what he wanted was our last Lab, Lily, who was almost 15 when she died and his quiet, gentle walking buddy for her last years. He’s forgotten how she (and the others) was as a puppy/young dog. But if I return this pup to the breeder or place him with someone who will nurture his brains and energy, I’m the one—not DH—who will take the flak from people (and trust me, there will be plenty). So they’re off for a walk as I write this, and every time they do this now I will worry. DH thinks he’s a better dog handler than he is, and has always declined to take any classes over the years, which I used to suggest, because dog training classes are about people training. He doesn’t anticipate situations and isn’t proactive about redirecting canine attention. He spends no time training the pup, I do all that, and then he wonders why the puppy doesn’t do what he (DH) tells him. Duh. Ok, done venting. This is weight related because it all makes me crave stupid things like Fritos. I’m resisting.

    8/28 - 184.4, 1704
    Calories bumped up yesterday due to some frozen yogurt after dinner. Oh, well, back on track today, I think. It’s nice and cool, so I’m ignoring the weeds and heading to the river greenway for a nice walk.

    8/29 - 185.6, 1674
    Ok, well, I’ll call this a successful round despite this little bounce back. I went out for lunch yesterday with one of my dog-training friends who is very supportive of me, whatever I decide to do about the pup, and I ate a bit more than planned, but healthy food, so there’s that. The talk helped a lot, though we’ve made no decision. I told DH last night that this keep-him-don’t-keep-him roller coaster is really stressing me out, but—apologies to any men on here—what is it with so many men’s apparent inability to articulate what they think and feel about certain things? I feel like he’s waiting for me to make the decision, so then if it’s wrong it’s my fault. Not that I think he’d think that consciously, but… Looks like another “talk” is on the schedule. Anyway…see you next round.





  • SheilaBoneham
    SheilaBoneham Posts: 3,015 Member
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    quiltingjaine wrote: »
    @SheilaBoneham Is Roger still feeling okay?
    Carl did something to his back and the doctor gave him a referral to PT. He can’t get in for 3.5 weeks!

    @quiltingjaine Thanks, Roger is fine. So sorry about Carl. It is hard to get into a lot of medical people these days!
  • SheilaBoneham
    SheilaBoneham Posts: 3,015 Member
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    musicsax wrote: »

    Sorry I'm late catching up on posts & someone may have already suggested this, but have you considered a haltie for Booker when DH is walking him? I'm feeling for you and really hope you come up with a workable solution for you all <3

    @musicsax Thanks, but I am not a fan of head halters. Too big a risk of cervical damage.
  • quiltingjaine
    quiltingjaine Posts: 5,838 Member
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    Female 5’1” Age 73 years
    Started Keto WOE 7/17/17 (mid-Rnd 10)
    *Travel - no scale part of the time
    HWE 197.0 (2/2008)
    Weight on 1/17/17 174.5
    OGW 137 (set by WW 2008, WW goal 1985 was 126) UGW was 125 (HS weight 1968)

    👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE👍👍
    Rnd 7 167.0 to Rnd 17 155.5
    To Rnd 27 146*
    To Rnd 37 139.0
    To Rnd 47 133.5*
    To Rnd 57 131.5
    To Rnd 67 128.0
    To Rnd 77 125.0
    To Rnd 87 121.0*
    To Rnd 97 121.0
    To Rnd 107 122.0
    To Rnd 117 116.0
    To Rnd 127 117.0
    To Rnd 137 117.0
    To Rnd 147 116.0 🙌
    To Rnd 157 115.5
    To Rnd 167 119.4
    To Rnd 177 118.3
    To Rnd 187 120.0 AW 119.6
    To Rnd 197 121.5 AW 119.15
    To Rnd 207 123.5 AW 125.0
    To Rnd 217 126.5 AW 127.15
    To Rnd 227 127.5 AW 128.65
    SW RND 228 129.0 AW 127.65
    SW RND 229 128.5 NO AVG WT**
    SW RND 230 133.0 AW 129.55
    SW RND231 129.5 AW 129.4
    SW Round 232 128.5 AW 128.9

    We ALL have good rounds and bad but that is part of life. Don’t stay away, stay accountable. We don’t judge, we support.-Jpv,2/13/19

    What we need to succeed is a sustainable way of eating, not a DIET we go on and off.

    People say keto/LCHF isn’t sustainable. I’ve been doing it for over 6 years with amazing results!

    This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.

    We are unstoppable not because we do not have failures but because we continue on despite them. - paraphrase of original quote by Beau Taplin

    Up and down - just riding the waves of life. 🌊 🏄‍♀️ (My new mantra-3/19/22)

    "Do or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

    SW Round 233 130.5 AW 129.6
    8/20 130.0
    8/21 129.5 was 130 but had a cup of coffee and went back to bed for 2 hours. The tropical storm brought rain last night (much needed) and possible flooding which should be handled nicely by the flood channels.
    8/22 130.0 I wanted tacos last night so I made the seasoned meat and warmed some tortillas. I also wanted guac but my avocado isn’t ready. 😢 Too bad I didn’t have lettuce to make wraps instead of eating tortillas!
    8/23 130.0
    8/24 129.5 Yesterday was a good day. Hard boiled eggs,Italian sausage and asparagus. Snacked on sunflower seeds.
    **8/24 addendum Coffee with neighbor ladies yesterday and one of them treated us to lunch at Great Greek. I passed up toast and little Moonpies with my coffee and had a side salad and chicken skewer for lunch. Had a cup of coffee with cream about an hour ago. Handful (in the shell) of sunflower seeds. Water only now.
    8/25 129.0 Two good days in a row. Former next door neighbor will be here today through Sunday.
    8/26 DNW - Guest in house, can’t walk around unclothed. Community French toast breakfast in an hour. I will eat eggs, sausage and bacon (if it’s crisp.) I have considered just fixing a plate and eating it later since I don’t usually eat this early. I also have a bottle of champagne that I plan to take over as I’m sure there will be OJ there. I’m happy to share because otherwise I would just keep drinking it myself. I love champagne. No French toast for me. I’ve been eating carnivore the last few days and my fasting glucose is fantastic and ketones improving AND my knees quit hurting!
    8/27 DNW Yesterday was another good day. Today is Great Greek for early lunch
    8/28 129.5 I’m pleased with this since we had company all weekend. I made shortbread and gave away most of it. I ate a few of the edge scraps but still feel I had a great day and a great weekend! Art Quilts, etc today means lots of sitting. It’s an hour drive each way. Leftover brisket later today.
    8/29 129.5. Well, I’m in a rut of sorts but okay considering we had company from Friday noon until 4 Sunday and she eats at least 2 meals a day so we ate out a lot. She has kidney disease and is supposed to limit cheese which is a main component of most of the dinners I fix at home. I have leftovers for myself that will last for several days. Meeting yesterday was good. I didn’t eat the brisket but DID get a Starbucks Flat White with HWC on the way home. WOW! Was it creamy!!! That’s all I had yesterday except water.
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 3,985 Member
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    End Round 233~Sun Aug 20 2023 ~ Tue Aug 29 2023

    Round 233
    Aug 20 2023 ~ Aug 29 2023

    My name is Tish.
    Age: 66
    Height: 5'7.5"
    USW: 260
    2023 Start Wgt:Don't know(Jan1)
    CW: 196
    RG: 80ozs to 96ozs water

    ●Sat-Aug 19 - ∆196●
    ▪︎Day1▪Su•Aug 20-¤DNW
    (Sa•65g Prot; 80ozs water)

    ▪︎Day2▪Mo•Aug 21-¤195.8
    (Su•44g Prot; 80ozs water)

    ▪︎Day3▪Tu•Aug 22- ¤195.3
    (Mo• 47g Prot; 80ozs water)

    ▪︎Day4▪We•Aug 23- ¤195.5
    (Tu• 53g Prot; 64ozs water)

    ▪︎Day5▪Th•Aug 24- ¤195.3
    (We• 35g Prot; 64ozs water)

    ▪︎Day6▪Fr•Aug 25- ¤195
    (Th•50g Prot; 64ozs water)

    ▪︎Day7•Sa•Aug 26-¤195
    (Fr•62g Prot; 64ozs water)

    ▪︎Day8•Su•Aug 27- ¤193.8
    (Sa•71g Prot; 64ozs water)

    ▪︎Day9▪Mo•Aug 28- ¤ 192.8
    (Su•65g Prot; 64ozs water)

    ■Day10▪Tu•Aug 29-¤193.5
    (Mo•47g Prot; 64ozs water)

    Intermittent Fasting
    ●Sat-8/19•1pm-15hrs/9:30pm●
    1/Sun•4:30pm-19hrs/8pm
    2/Mon•12:30pm-16.5hrs/6pm
    3/Tue•12:30pm-18.5hrs/7:30pm
    4/Wed•4:30pm-21hrs/9:30pm
    5/Thu•1pm-14.5hrs/9pm
    6/Fri•1pm-16hrs/9pm
    7/Sat•12pm-15hrs/9:30pm
    8/Sun •5pm-19.5hrs/
    9/Mon•12:30pm-15hrs/6:30pm
    ●Tue-8/29●

    *Round End Weights*
    ▪2018▪
    {Mar 19~Round 34- lost 2.8 lbs~215.8}
    {Mar 28~Round 35 - lost 2.4 lbs~214}
    {Apr 7~Round 36 - lost 1 lb~212}
    {Apr 17~Round 37 - lost 5.6 lbs~206.4}
    {Apr 27~ Round 38 - lost 1 lb~205.4}
    {May 6~ Round 39 - lost 3.4 lbs~202}
    •••Transition Round⬇•••
    {May 17~Round 40 - lost 3 lbs~199}
    {May 27~Round 41 - lost .8 lbs~198.2}
    {Jun 6~Round 42 - lost 2.6 lbs~195.6}
    {Jun 16~Round 43 - lost 1.4 lbs~194.2}
    {Jun 26~Round 44 - lost 1 lb~193.2}
    {Jul 6~Round 45 - no loss~193.2}
    {Jul 16~Round 46 - lost 3.6 lbs~189.6}
    {Jul 26~Round 47 - lost 1.4 lbs~188.2}
    {Aug 5~Round 48 - lost 1.8 lbs~ 186.4}
    {Aug 15~ Round 49 - lost .8 lb~ 185.6}
    {Aug 25~Round 50 - lost 3 lbs~ 182.6}
    {Sep 4~Round 51 - .4 lb gain~ 183}
    {Sep 14~Round 52 - lost 2 lbs~ 180.8}
    {Sep 24~Round 53 - lost 1 lb~ 179.8}
    {Oct 4~Round 54 - lost .8 lb~ 179}
    {Oct 14~ Round 55 - gain .8 lb~ 179.8}
    {Oct 24~Round 56 -lost 3.2 lbs~176.6}
    {Nov 3~Round 57 - gain 1.6 ~178.2}
    {Nov 13~Round 58 - gain .2 ~178.4}
    {Nov 23~Round 59 -lost1.2 lbs~177.2}
    {Dec 3~Round 60 -gain 3.4lb~180.6}
    {Dec 13~Round 61 -lost 3.4 lbs~177.2}
    {Dec 23~Round 62 - lost 2.8lbs~174.4}▪2019▪

    {Jan 2~Round 63 - gain 2.8 lbs~177.2}
    {Jan 12~Round 64 -lost 1.2 lbs~ 173.2}
    {Jan 22~Round 65 - gain 1 lb ~174.2}
    {Feb 1~Round 66 - loss 1.4 lb~ 172.8}
    {Feb 11~Round 67 -gain 2.4 lbs~175.2}
    {Feb 21~Round 68 - loss .6 lb~174.6}
    {Mar 3~Round 69 - gain .4 lb~175}
    {Mar 13~Round 70 - lost 3.2 lb~171.8}
    (Lowest weight 171.2~March 17, 2019)▪RETROSPECT▪This is the point when I looked too bony to myself. I purposely wanted to gain back 10lbs. I'd lost 89lbs in a little over a year, but I thought it was too fast, even though it didn't seem fast during the process!
    {Mar23~Round 71 - gain .4 lb ~172.2}
    {Apr 2~Round 72 - gain 2.6 lbs~ 174.6}
    {Apr12~Round 73 - gain 3.6 lbs~178.2}
    {Apr 22~Round 74 - lost 2.8 lbs~175.4}
    {May 2~Round 75 - gain 1.8 lbs 177.2}
    {May 12~Round 76 - lost 3.2 lbs~ 174}
    {May 22~Round 77 - gain 4 lbs~ 178}
    {Jun 1~Round 78 - lost 2 lbs~176}
    {Jun 11~Round 79 - lost .2lbs 175.8}
    {Jun 21~ Round 80 - gain .2 lbs~ 176}
    {Jul 1~Round 81 - gain 1.4 lbs -177.4}
    {Jul 11~Round 82 -gain .8 lbs -178.2}
    (*Round 82 • LIFE STRESS ROUND* gains begin)
    {Jul 21~Round 83 - gain 2.8 lbs-181}
    {Jul 31~Round 84 -loss 1 lbs - 182}
    {Aug 10~Round 85-gain 1.6 lbs-183.6}
    {Aug 20~Round 86 - gain .6 lbs - 183}
    {Aug 30~Round 87- gain .6 lbs -183.6}7 1.2 lbs -184}
    {Sep 29~Round 90 - lost .8 lbs -183.2}
    {Oct 9~Round 91 - gain .4lbs~183.6}
    {Oct 19~Round 92-lost 1.8 lbs 181.4}
    {Oct 28~Round 93 -gain 1.6 lbs~183}
    {Nov 8~Round 94 -lost .4lbs~182.6}
    {Nov 18~Round 95 - gain 1 lbs~183.6}
    {Nov 27~Round 96 -lost lbs~183.4}
    {Dec 8~Round 97 - gain 1.8 lbs -185.6}
    {Dec 18~Round 98 - 185.6}
    {Dec 25~Round 99 -185.6}
    ▪︎2020▪︎

    {Round 136 - 215 EW}Dec 31 2020(1/01)
    ????
    ▪︎2021▪︎
    {Round 137-209.8 EW}Jan 11 2021
    {Round 138- 209.5 EW}Jan 21 2021
    {Round 139- DNW EW}Jan 31 2021
    {Round 140- EW}Feb 10 2021
    {Round 141- 211 EW}Feb 20 2021
    {Round 142- 215 EW}Mar 2 2021
    {Round 143- 215 EW}Mar 12 2021
    {Round 144- 215 EW}Mar 22 2021
    {Round 145- 214.3 EW}April 2 2021
    {Round 146- DNW EW}April 11 2021
    {Round 147 - 216 EW}April 21 2021
    {Round 148 - 216.3 EW}May 01 2021
    {Round 149 - DNW EW}May 11 2021
    {Round 150 - 216.7 EW}May 21 2021
    {Round 151 - DNW EW}May 31 2021
    {Round 152 - 216.2 EW}June 10 2021
    Round 153 - 215.6 EW}June 20 2021
    Round 154 - 216 EW}June 30 2021⬅
    Round 155 - 212.6 EW}July 10 2021
    Round 156 - 209.4 EW}July 20 2021
    Round 157 - 208.8 EW}July 30 2021
    (???? is diet break)
    Round 158 - 206.6 EW}Aug 9 2021
    Round 159 - 204.6 EW}Aug 19 2021
    ????Round 160 - 202.6 EW}Aug 29 2021
    Round 161 - 200 EW}Sep 8 2021
    Round 162 -196.8 EW}Sep 18 2021
    Round 163 - 198 EW}Sep 28 2021
    Round 164 - 197.6 EW}Oct 8 2021
    Round 165 - 195.2 EW}Oct 18 2021
    Round 166 - 197.6 EW}Oct 28 2021
    Round 167 - 197.4 EW}Nov 7 2021
    Round 168 - 198 EW}Nov 17 2021
    ~illness spanning next 4 rounds~
    Round 169 - DNW EW}Nov 27 2021
    Round 170 - 188.2 EW}Dec 7 2021
    Round 171 - 189 EW}Dec 17 2021
    Round 172 - 191 EW}Dec 27 2021
    ▪︎2022▪︎
    Round 173 - 193.6 EW}Jan 6 2022
    Round 174 - 194 EW}Jan 16 2022
    Round 175 - 196 EW}Jan 26 2022
    Round 176 - 197.8 EW}Feb 5 2022
    Round 177 - 199 EW}Feb 15 2022
    Round 178 - 199 EW}Feb 25 2022
    Round 179- 205 EW}Mar 7 2022
    •March 15, 2002- 202.5lbs
    Round 180- 203 EW}Mar 17 2022
    ▪︎2023▪︎
    Round 210- 210.4 EW}Jan 11 2023
    Round 211- 211.7 EW} Jan 21 2023
    Round 212- 212.5 EW} Jan 31 2023
    Round 213- 215 EW} Feb 10 2023
    Round 214- 212 EW} Feb 20 2023
    Round 215- 211.8 EW} Mar 2 2023
    Round 216- 212.6 EW} Mar 12 2023
    Round 217- 209.3EW} Mar 22 2023
    Round 218- 208 EW} Apr 1 2023
    Round 219- 206.8 EW} Apr 11 2023
    Round 220- 202.9 EW} Apr 21 2023
    Round 221- 203.7 EW} May 1 2023
    Round 222- 203 EW} May 11 2023
    Round 223- 202 EW} May 21 2023
    Round 224- 201.6 EW} May 31 2023
    Round 225- 200.3 EW} Jun 10 2023
    Round 226- 199.6 EW} Jun 20 2023
    Round 227- 199 EW} Jun 30 2023
    Round 228- 198.1 EW} Jul 10 2023
    Round 229- 196 EW} Jul 20 2023
    Round 230- 195 EW} Jul 30 2023
    Round 231- 195 EW} Aug 9 2023
    Round 232- 196 EW} Aug 19 2023
    Round 233- EW} Aug 29 2023
  • pezhed
    pezhed Posts: 777 Member
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    Hi all, I'm Amanda. I am so stalled 10 lbs above my original goal weight. I don't know if I necessarily want to weigh 120 but I would like to shed a few for sure!

    SW Round 233: 129.0 on 8/19

    8/20: 130.0

    8/21: 130.2 Hmpf! Hoping my body is holding on to water from pizza and wings for dinner, plus achy muscles after running 9 miles yesterday. I have 3 more full training weeks before the half-marathon on September 17th and I feel like I can definitely do it (albeit slowly)! I joined this RunDot program that has a customized training plan based on my own thresholds and it helps me not bonk when I'm running. It gives me pretty slow target paces but TBH I think that's really the best thing for me to avoid injury or burning out. It estimates that my pace will be 11:30 per mile which is okay with me! Anyway, today I'm just going to take my dog for a walk and do some strength training via Peloton. My dog Pancake returned from a 2-week board and train on Saturday and we haven't had a chance to practice a lot of her skills yet. So the walk will be less of a workout for me and more of a mental workout for her. She pulls on her leash really badly so it takes a lot of effort to keep her focused! Hoping one day she can just know that's the expectation. My other dog is at training now, and he isn't showing his trainer any of his issues which is super annoying. He usually lunges for cars and squirrels and such and I guess he just isn't doing it. His training may be the biggest financial mistake I've made in a while. Whoops.

    8/22: 132!! I don't understand what's going on. Well, actually I do. I am eating too much. Yesterday I was so hungry during the day. I think a lot of it is due to my running and strength training, but I'm not finding the correct fuel for my body. Yesterday I had a binge session of sourdough toast with butter. 3 slices in sequence. 1 slice, break, 1 slice, break, and yet another slice. I really haven't been prone to binge snacking until recently. I also got a silly Starbucks coffee. Whyyy?? On the plus side, I finally got a good night's sleep last night!! My 2-year-old slept through. He's been waking up each night and climbing into my bed. I'm sure it won't happen again any time soon, but for today, I feel pretty good. Maybe that will help me with the snack choices.

    8/23: 131. I did a lot better yesterday but still need to focus. I made chicken enchiladas and was surprised to see how many calories they rang in when I tracked them, whoops. They didn't FEEL like 700 calories each!! And I ate one plus what the 2yo left behind. So I ended up eating at least 500 over my allotment + my exercise calories, ugh. But at least I tracked! That is progress. Today is dog walk plus strength training. It's Pancake's last day as a solo pup since we pick her brother up tomorrow! I'm thinking of taking her on a hike since that will be harder with two dogs, but I probably need to actually do some work today. Maybe we'll just do a longer walk than normal.

    8/24: 130.2. Alright, a bit of a decrease there. I was doing pretty well yesterday but started feeling festive when a gigantic report (really the culmination of all of my work for the past year and a half) got approved in the afternoon. We'd bought supplies to make Kentucky mules (Moscow mules with bourbon instead of vodka) and hadn't used them, so I decided I needed two of them last night, followed by two beers. Ahh! Going to have an alcohol-free day today and try to stay on track, despite the fact that my husband made hazelnut pancakes this morning. I have to run 5ish miles today for my half marathon training. Since I have meetings this morning and won't be able to beat the heat I'll do it on my treadmill this afternoon. I got my days mixed up and *today* is the last day Pancake is an only dog. I think I'm going to take her on a small hike while I listen in on a meeting that I don't have to speak much on. We'll both feel good after that!

    8/25: 129.2. Alright! My good day yesterday was reflected on the scale. Now I just have to keep it up which is always a challenge for me heading into the weekend. I don't know why! We have a date night scheduled for tonight, but dinner will be at home first, so there will just be drinks to account for. We're going to a local concert. Today I have a 45-minute easy run and strength training. Happy Friday everyone!!

    8/26: 128.4. Proud of myself for tracking food for 3 days in a row!

    8/27: 130.2

    8/28: 128.4 again, glad I recovered from yesterday's blip. I ran 12 miles yesterday as part of my half-marathon training so I didn't really bother tracking since I torched so many calories. Today I just have strength training and dog walking on the docket. I have some stressful meetings today with a therapy appointment in between. Having trouble tucking into work, though. Ahh okay, here I go! Happy Monday!

    8/29: 127.4! Alright! I'm pleased with this round. Down 1.6 from the start. Just have to keep on keepin' on to get back into at least my modified maintenance range in 2.4 more pounds. See everyone in the next round! Way to complete 10 days of accountability!

    (btw @SModa61 I feel you on maintenance feeling harder than losing - that's how I wound up in loss mode again after thinking I could maintain before!)
  • Chapter_3
    Chapter_3 Posts: 486 Member
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    quiltingjaine wrote: »
    @Cchassee I believe THEY say 1.5-2 pounds/week is a healthy rate of loss. I would be thrilled with 1.6. And the closer you get to goal, the slower it goes. You’re doing well! Keep your chin up!

    @quiltingjaine Thank you so much for your response and encouragement. My challenge is in the last nine years whenever I have lost 15 pounds (four times) I personally avg 8-10lbs in the first 30 days. Now that I’m 65 years young, Mother-Time has caught up with my metabolism and my results of less than 6lbs in 30 days of commitment is discouraging for ME based on my past efforts and results. But now is now and I have to look forward, realize that I’m older, it’s going to be harder and it’s going to take more time. It is what it is….. I will have to adjust my expectations and goals based upon my AGE and what I’m trying to accomplish now in my life! It’s just reality. Thank you so much! On to the next round with new goals. 🥰🥰
  • deepwoodslady
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    Round 233

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    MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 63 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
    ROUND 190 FOR ME.

    “Today….I am choosing Me”

    MY STATS:

    Highest weight ever (05-10-2016): 253
    Original starting weight on MFP: (01-11-2018) 235.0
    R232 EW= 198.0
    R233 EW= 191.8


    Current New Goals:
    Weight:
    Short Term Goal: To weigh less at the end of this round than I did at the end of the last round.
    Final goal: 145-155. We’ll see how I look & feel when I get there.
    Exercise: Move 30 minutes per day rotating activity.

    Mini challenge: My monthly goal is always about 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.


    COLOR CODE: Fuchsia is a Happy Weight Loss for me. Blue is a sad weight gain.Black is no change.

    ********LOOK AND SEE HOW THE UPS & DOWNS OF MY JOURNEY JUST HELPS ME BE A STRONGER & MORE DETERMINED ME********

    R43 thru R52 (06/07/18 thru 09/23/18) = -19.4 LOST (Ending weight 179.0)

    R53 thru R62 (09/24/18 thru 01/01/19) = -4.1 GAINED (Ending weight 183.1)

    R63 thru R72 (01/02/19 thru 04/11/19) = -8.1 GAINED (Ending weight 191.2)

    R73 thru R82 (04/12/19 thru 07/20/19) = -5.5 GAINED (Ending weight 196.7)

    R83 thru R92 (07/21/19 thru 10/28/19) = -8.7 LOST (Ending weight 188.0)

    R93 thru R102 (10/29/19 thru 02/05/20) = -2.0 GAINED(Ending weight 190.0)

    R103 thru 112 (02/06/20 thru 05/06/20) = -14.9 GAINED (Ending Weight 204.9)

    R113 thru 122 (05/07/20 thru 08/23/20) = -4.7 GAINED (Ending Weight 209.6)

    R 123 thru R132 (08/24 thru 12/02/20) = -1.5 LOST (Ending Weight 208.1)

    R133 thru R142 (12/03/20 thru 03/01/21) = -0.7 LOST (Ending Weight 207.4)

    R143 thru 152 (03/02/21 thru 06/10/21) = -3.6 LOST (Ending Weight 203.8)

    R153 thru R162 (06/11/21 thru 09/18/21) = (b]-16.2 LOST [/b] (Ending Weight 187.6)

    R163 thru R172 (09/19/21 thru 12/27/21) = (b]-5.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 192.6)

    R173 thru R182 (12/28/21 thru 04/06/22) = (b]-7.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 199.6)

    R183 thru R192 (04/07/22 thru 07/15/22) = -1.4 LOST (Ending Weight 198.2)

    R193 thru R202 (07/16/22 thru 10/23/22) = -3.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 202.0)

    R203 thru R212 (10/24/22 thru 01/31/23) = -7.2 LOST (Ending Weight 194.8)

    R213 thru R222 (02/01/23 thru 05/11/23) = -0.5 GAINED (Ending Weight 195.3)

    R223 (05/12/23 thru 05/21/23) = -1.1 GAINED (Ending Weight 196.4)

    R224 (05/22/23 thru 05/31/23) = -1.6 LOST (Ending Weight 194.8)

    R225 (06/01/23 thru 06/10/23) = -1.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 196.0)

    R226 (06/11/23 thru 06/20/23) = -0.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 196.8)

    R227 (06/21/23 thru 06/30/23) = -1.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 198.2)

    R228 (07/01/23 thru 07/10/23) = -3.8 LOST (Ending Weight 194.4)

    R229 (07/11/23 thru 07/20/23) = -2.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 196.6)

    R230 (07/21/23 thru 07/30/23) = -2.4 LOST (Ending Weight 194.2)

    R231 (07/31/23 thru 08/09/23) = -0.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 194.6)

    R223 thru R232 (05/12/23 thru 08/19/23) = -3.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 198.0)

    R233 (08/20/23 thru 08/29/23) = -6.2 LOST (Ending Weight 191.8)

    Day/Weight/Comment
    08/19 …..198.0….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND

    08/20 -DNW- (Trend weight DNW)

    08/21 -DNW- (Trend weight DNW)


    08/22 -DNW- (Trend weight DNW)


    08/23 -DNW- (Trend weight DNW)

    08/24 -195.4- (Trend weight 197.0)


    08/25 -195.6- (Trend weight 196.9)

    08/26 -197.6- (Trend weight 196.9)


    08/27 -195.2- (Trend weight 196.8)


    08/28 -193.6- (Trend weight 196.4) I laid around all weekend babying myself. No exercise. I didn’t even get dressed. Just not feeling the greatest. Day 4 of no TMI. I just wasn’t as hungry with no tummy relief. Lower tummy still feeling like it’s full of steel Perry marbles. My meals were normal but no desire to snack so my night time snacks were skipped. Maybe I can learn a lesson here? Anyway, Metamucil, here I come. You are my last real hope!


    08/29 -191.8- (Trend weight 196.0) 6.2 lbs. lost this round! Wow! I guess I was full of piss and vinegar! That is a record for me for sure. Finally some potty relief which showed up on the scale on the right day for this round. But it’s definitely going to make the next round a huge challenge. My tummy is feeling so much better! I took my older friend out for dinner last night at a new little restaurant that opened recently about 16 miles down the road. It’s a little dive because it opened in a very old place that had been closed for 20 years. You can imagine the critter residue as it pretty much sits in the middle of the woods with nothing around it for miles and miles. It took a long time to get through all the inspections and water testing (new well) but it finally opened. In small towns like mine, we like to support small local business and each other so lots of people were there to enjoy and congratulate over the past few days. It really is a little Andy Griffith-like in small towns like mine so, of course, we had to go. I chose my dinner carefully which kept the calories and carbs down. It was a nice evening. I finally inched my way back into a tiny bit of exercise yesterday after such tummy pain. I can feel my guts are still slightly inflamed but at least their not full! It’s raining and gloomy here today so handymen will be shifting gears and working inside. They were originally scheduled to replace a pipe on the roof. I won’t be able to exercise until this evening but will push myself to get it in. I’m usually so tired in the evenings, especially when it’s raining so heavily. It’s dark (need the lights on) and cold. I’m about ready to turn on the heat. Very strange weather in August, even for Michigan.



    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
  • justanotherjen13
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    Jen; 46; 5'4"

    About Me:
    This is my fifth round and really appreciated having someplace to stay accountable.
    Thanks to a medication I'm on for my mental health and an overeating habit, I managed to gain a lot of weight in the last year or so. On July 4, I stepped on the scale for the first time since I started the med (that is known to cause weight gain) and decided enough was enough. I buckled down and started actually recording my food for the first time in over five years and started walking every day. Now I need motivation to keep going.

    Previous Rounds:
    RND 229 - SW: 287.8; FW: 280.4 (-7.4)
    RND 230 - SW: 280.4; FW: 276.0 (-4.4)
    RND 231 - SW: 276.0; FW: 267.2 (-8.8)
    RND 232 - SW: 267.2; FW: 262.0 (-5.2)

    Goals:
    * track food every day
    * walk for at least one hour and/or 2.5 miles

    Round 233
    heaviest: 294 (7/4/23)
    SW: 262.0
    GW (short term): 250
    RGW: 257

    8/20 - 260.0 - 2.93 miles - Today was kind of a rough day. Wore my new shoes and all seemed fine for a while and then a little over halfway in, my knee just started aching and by the time I got back to my own street, I was hobbling along. Then the site I do my daily journal on has been offline for days which has put me on edge because I had nowhere to vent my frustrations. Then my husband brought home a carrot cake (my fave), apple pie (also a fave) and two bags of chips (my trigger food). I wanted to cry because I told him last night I was suddenly feeling very "snacky" and having trouble distracting myself from binging on junk. And he wanted burgers with bacon and hot dogs for dinner. Ugh. So I ate way more than I should have (had a burger with no bacon which made me sad, half a serving of mac & cheese and a serving of french fries. I feel blah now and still craving potato chips and pie. According to the site, I'm still under my calories for the day (just barely) so I can't really eat anything else. It's going to be a long night of trying not to think of all the junk in the house I want to eat. I'm so close to my first major goal (250lbs)--I don't want to do any more backsliding with cheat days until I get below 250.

    8/21 - 260.8 - 2.76 miles - Been a tough day. My walk wasn't great and I had to eat up the rest of the pork roast so I had a big lunch and big dinner and don't have room for dessert or a snack and all I want to do is snack on everything. All of these yummy things (apple pie, carrot cake, hot dogs, potato chips) taunting me all day long. Ugh. This is going to be a long week.

    8/22 - 260.4 - 3.29 miles - I think it's conclusive that wearing my old, beat-up Sketchers that are nearly worn all the way through the bottoms means I can walk farther and faster. And not come home in so much pain I can barely move for hours. So frustrating. I'm going to continue breaking in the new Sketchers, but not sure what to do about the other sneakers. I guess I could wear them for shorter walks, but I'm trying to build up to more than 3.5 miles. Anyway, made chicken tortilla soup tonight. The recipe calls for heavy cream (or half & half like I usually use) to make it super creamy. I did not put any cream in. It was still delicious with a half cup of rice, some reduced fat cheese and reduced fat sour cream.

    8/23 - 259.8 - 3.34 miles - forgot to post this yesterday

    8/24 - 257.8 - 3.46 miles - Wore my new Sketchers and no new blisters. No old blisters either. My one toe was rubbing on the front and going numb but for the most part they were comfortable and I got a long walk in. Hopefully, I'm finally breaking these in.

    8/25 - 255.8 - 2.43 miles - Had to cut my walk short. I had to watch my grandson this morning and he refused to go on the walk so I had to wait until someone else woke up but then my daughter called and wanted to talk to him and next thing I knew it was noon and already 85F outside. I made it like 48 minutes and almost 2 1/2 miles but the last few blocks were miserable. I was so hot, sweaty, dehydrated (at that point, I only had a few sips left in my bottle and it was so warm I could barely stand it) and felt sick from the heat. Thank god for air conditioning. I also missed dinner last night (long story) so I had breakfast this morning and it kind of threw my whole day off since I don't normally eat until 1pm. My head started hurting while I cooked dinner earlier. Not sure if it's heat related from earlier or just a random headache.

    8/26 - 255.8 - 3.19 miles - Got out a little bit late for my walk so it was sort of hot. I skipped a lot of my normal turns that draw out the walk because of it. Then I had a light lunch and made lemon pepper chicken for dinner. I had enough calories leftover to have a nice bowl of Life cereal for dessert. Still hot tomorrow so I'll try to actually get out at an early hour to beat the heat.

    8/27 - 256.8 - 3.12 miles - Thankfully, it wasn't super hot when I went for my walk and I got to do my usual route. It was awfully humid though which is weird for the area I live in.

    8/28 - 254.2 - 4.39 miles - I decided to walk to the grocery store today for the first time in years. It was cool and drizzling so better than the super hot weather lately. It's about 2 miles from the house which is fine. I normally walk three miles during the day. The problem is coming home where the last mile is all uphill and part of that is pretty steep. I was doing fine until that point (other than having bought too much and the bag was digging into my shoulder). I got up the super steep part but was out of breath so I stopped at our HOA clubhouse to get more water and sit down for a bit. I ended up spending an hour there reading a book. It was nice and quiet with no one interrupting me every few minutes. I also got some Subway while I was out (first time in a couple years) which was a nice treat that I've been craving for a while, but sadly, I forgot to have them toast it. :(

    8/29 - 252.8 - 3.22 miles - The weather has finally turned and it's so much nicer walking now. I don't have to go early in the morning before the heat; I can just go whenever I feel like it. Made BBQ chicken, baked beans, cheesy rice, corn and corn bread for dinner. I didn't eat any of it. I did have leftover lemon pepper chicken that I threw on the grill to warm up and brown it with some instant mashed potatoes, broccoli and peas. I also had a cinnamon roll for breakfast because I couldn't resist--they just smelled too good. My husband bought me a king size Reese's for some reason. I mean I'll eat it one cup at a time but that's 100 calories per cup which is a lot. Might split it with my grandson as a treat. My husband is constantly bringing all my favorite trigger foods (especially chips and peanut butter cups) into the house. It's so frustrating to have it all there and want to eat it but I can't.
  • steffibabiie
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    quiltingjaine wrote: »
    @Cchassee I believe THEY say 1.5-2 pounds/week is a healthy rate of loss. I would be thrilled with 1.6. And the closer you get to goal, the slower it goes. You’re doing well! Keep your chin up!

    I think rather than the "average" of lbs per week, they should come out with a healthy percentage of body weight loss per week. A person who is more overweight can definitely lose more than 2lbs a week healthily, and someone who is closer to their healthy weight might not even be able to lose 1lb a week. I'm assuming the 1.5-2lbs average range would be something close to like 1%. But if you don't have so much to lose, it may be more realistic to have a goal of 0.5% loss per week. Definitely would more accurately reflect how weight loss slows as you get closer to your healthy weight, and would alleviate some disappointment!
  • meaganmama
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    SW 340. 4
    8/20 338.6 -
    Very very hot today. Also a very stressful day. But with deep breathes and loud music I got through it. So happy I got to end this day with snuggles on the couch with my 9 year old. Best way to end any day.

    8/21 340.4 -
    I'm thinking this is a result of too much sodium and not enough water... Wish there wasn't so much sodium in everything I like. On the plus side I hit my first goal for exercising a total of 60 minutes. I know it doesn't seem like much, but for me it is a great start.

    8/22 DNW -
    Today was such a crazy day from start to finish I kind of forgot to weigh in... But I am setting a reminder on my phone to weigh in tomorrow. Right now I'm just exhausted and ready to call it a night. Today I am starting my second exercise goal. I want to get to 90 minutes, I'm not putting a time frame on these because I don't want to pressure myself and think I have to do it for so long at a certain time.
    8/23 - 341.6

    8/24 - 340.2
    Today was another busy and very stressful day. I've gotten creative in finding ways and times to exercise while I'm working. I bought a sit to stand desk so I'm able to stand and dance while I work, which I have done quite a bit. I also ordered a pedal bike to go under my desk while I'm sitting. I'm so excited that I have already reached my second exercise goal. Makes me feel very good because I honestly thought it would take me a bit longer to reach it. I'm planning on starting my third exercise goal tomorrow.

    8/25 - 341.6
    This has been such a long hard week. I'm so glad that it is the weekend. Today my kids only had a half day of school due to the extreme heat. So this evening I got to spend a lot of quality time with my youngest. My 16 year old was given the position of Head Editor for the high school year book. I'm so very proud of her. Part of that title comes with more responsibilities than she had last year on the yearbook. She is excited and looking forward to the challenge. Of course this means that every Friday night she will be busy with football games until the end of the season. I started my new exercise challenge today I made it quite a bit more difficult for myself this time. This one will take a bit longer to achieve. Unfortunately due to the heat I wasn't able to exercise as much as I would like. My knees and ankles seem to swell really bad when it gets super hot and it makes just normal moving around painful. I swear sometimes my body feels like I'm three times my actual age. I guess that is payback for all of the trauma I endured during my younger years. I just realized I'm writing in this thing like a journal. I don't think that is the actual point of this, but it I guess that is how I'm doing it today.

    8/26 - 342

    8/27 - 341.4

    8/28 - 339.2
    Over the weekend I didn't post on here but I did weigh myself. I didn't really do much exercising except for the bit that comes with cleaning. Weekends are my time to clean. During the week by the time I've finished work, made supper, gotten my youngest ready for school tomorrow and ready for bed I'm exhausted. So I only end up doing the bare minimum. On the weekends it's like cleaning spree. I know we always did that when I was growing up, which is probably why I do it the same way. We had some excruciatingly hot days this weekend. Thankfully today was a little cooler. I finally got my exercise bike in that goes right under my desk so I can pedal while I work. I did it a few times today and really enjoyed it. I was sitting at my desk working up a sweat while I was doing my actual work. Right now I'm thinking this was a genius idea. Really hoping that this will help me reach my exercise goals and help me continue to drop some weight. I'm already thinking about the next round. Ways I want to try to improve and things that I can do to motivate myself.

    8/29 - 341

    I weighed myself just before writing this. Normally I try to weigh myself in the morning, but my youngest was not in the mood to get ready for school without a lot of prompting from me..... Trying very hard to keep a positive feeling about my progress. I mean after all when I first joined MFP I was 350lbs. My ultimate highest weight ever. I feel like although I have made some great steps in making sure I'm getting some exercise and making some healthier choices the scale is not showing it. But with the help of the scale and logging the foods I am eating I'm realizing that my biggest issue is likely sodium. I'm supposed to be careful with how much sodium I take in because I have congestive heart failure. This diagnosis is still relatively new and I'm still learning about how it affects my body. For example I am more prone to swelling when I have too much sodium. When I say swelling I mean swelling that is 100 times worse than any swelling I experienced when I was pregnant with my girls. There are times when the swelling is so bad that it is extremely painful to walk or bend my knees. I have a new found fondness for Ice packs than I ever did before. I swear I could very happily sit in an ice bath to help with the pain from the swelling. The extreme heat also seems to be harder for me to deal with than it used to. I will sometimes get lightheaded or feel fuzzy and need to sit and rest more frequently. With these extra issues it can be a real struggle for me to stay positive. I just have to keep reminding myself that the best way to improve my health is to exercise and lose weight. So while the scale may not be my favorite thing in the world, it is helping me figure out the things that work and the things that don't. My next issue is why do foods with so much sodium have to taste so good? That just isn't fair. Again I'm doing the journaling thing apparently, but that seems to be what works for. Jotting down my thoughts and feelings, even if no one reads them I have been able to get them out of my head and off of my chest.

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  • datdude1966
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    Hello everyone can’t wait JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS!!! Yes
    SW Round 233
    8/20 - 267.6
    8/21 - 267.4
    8/22 - 266.8
    8/23 - 265.6
    8/24
    8/25
    8/26
    8/27
    8/28 - 264.4
    8/29 - 264.4 3 pounds down 😃😃😃😃
  • cpanus
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    Thank you, @quiltingjaine !
    73 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
    ...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
    Heaviest: 192.2
    Round GW: 148.0
    UGW: 140.0
    08/18 - 150.4 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then reading!!!...trainer sick
    08/19 - 152.0 at 6:00 a.m. ...3.56 miles in 75 mins w/DH then DDD & oldest Grandson's b'day
    Day/Weight/Comment
    08/20 - 151.3 at 6:30 a.m. ...6.13 miles in 110 mins
    08/21 - 152.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then workout w/trainer then Grandson's b'day celebration.
    08/22 - 150.0 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...cleaned house...made soup
    08/23 - 150.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    08/24 - 151.2 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then reading!!
    08/25 - 150.7 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    08/26 - 152.2 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty ALL DAY LONG!!!!
    08/27 - 151.2 at 6:30 a.m. ...Made fruit salad for older Grandson's b'day party then went to the party...another looong day!!
    08/28 - 150.7 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    08/29 - 153.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Good luck everyone!
    Chris
  • quiltingjaine
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    @justanotherjen13 Have you explained to your husband that you really would rather he didn’t bring those things home?

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