Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 236

steffibabiie · September 2023

Tues.19.09:
3 full weeks and a couple of days into logging everything, everyday. Of being consistent. I haven’t met all of my goals, but that’s okay. I haven’t been consistent with anything for more than two weeks for the past 7+ years. Because I hated it. I hated everything I tried. I hated not seeing the scale move fast enough. I hated being miserable, without results to show for it. This time around is definitely different. I feel good, I have energy, and I don’t feel like I’m depriving myself of anything. And I’m not just waiting for something to happen that I can use as an excuse to go get junk/comfort food. I’ve been a bit too far under my calories some days, I’ll put effort into making sure I’m not below 1400, but I’ll let everything else sort itself out and not stress over macros, they seem to generally be okay and I’m meeting my protein target in grams and carbs are rarely over 30% of my daily total.
I’ve been so focused on getting what I’m eating right that discipline is lacking in the fitness area. This round my goal is 30 minutes of exercise EVERY DAY. Whether it’s a full workout, a cruisy walk, or stretching, it doesn’t matter. 30 minutes of intentional movement.

Weds.20.09:
Yesterday was good. 20 minutes of walking in as we got to my daughter’s appointment early and had nothing better to do! Not 30 minutes, but at least it’s something.

Thurs.21.09:
Busy day yesterday, shopping in the morning, and gardening all afternoon. Did stop and get Maccie’s while we were out. May or may not have affected the scale today. I did get a longer walk in last night so 30 minutes in! My watch counted the gardening as active minutes as well, which I guess it is.

Fri.22.09:
Yesterday was good. Eating on plan, albeit a bit under target calories, and got a workout in. I don’t know what the scale’s doing so I’m just record-keeping for now. Maybe after a few months I can have a look at any patterns that arise.
A few little NSV’s, my resting heart rate is averaging back in the high 40’s, where a month ago it was mid to high 50’s. And many of my clothes are fitting better or are too big. It was 33c (91.4f) here yesterday so I broke out my comfy shorts and while they were previously tight-ish around my thighs and bum, they’re noticeably more baggy. I’ve decided to put $20 for every kg I lose into a sub-account, so that I have it to splurge on new clothes when I need them. For now, most of my clothes are just fitting as they’re all from my “usual” weight of around 86kg/190lbs (once I started gaining I just wore clothes that would still fit like fitness leggings, elastic-waisted linen shorts/pants, and dresses - I didn’t really buy any bigger clothes apart from one pair of jeans). By the time I’m needing new stuff I should have a nice little stash to spend! This is helpful as well because as a mom I tend to put everyone else first and feel guilty getting things for myself. I do measurements weekly, and this coming Monday will be a full month, so it’ll be interesting to see the progress from my starting measurements.

Sat.23.09:
It’s the weekend again already, so another busy day. Did my meal planning for the week and grocery shop already this morning, and need to get out and weed the garden this afternoon. No workout yesterday, my hips are really sore for some reason. I worry about my hips because they’re constantly popping and cracking and I haven’t even hit 40 yet! Hopefully getting healthier will take some of the strain off so I don’t need to be worrying about hip replacements before 50 (or ever) 😅

Sun.24.09:
Pizza AND ice cream yesterday. Pizza was planned (and homemade), ice cream wasn't. Doesn't fit in the "limit added sugar", but I wanted it and I knew if I didn't have it, that I would end up trying to find something else to fill that want, and it wouldn't have been satisfying. So I had it, and it was delicious. Had less pizza and added salad to dinner to stay in my targets. With October almost here and the holidays coming soon after, I might do a no added sugar challenge (and no substitutes either) for myself. The exception, as always, will be my dark chocolate. I think I'll start with October and see how I feel about extending it.

Mon.25.09:
Did my weekly measurements this morning. Down 10cm in my waist, 5cm in my lower abdomen, 8cm in my hips and 3cm in the thigh and 3cm from my calf. Smaller losses for my arms and bust, which is expected as I usually hold my weight in my bum and thighs. All together I’m down 33.5cm (13.19”) in 4 weeks from my various measurements. I think a large part of that was just bloating and inflammation.
Got in a 4.3km walk with my daughter yesterday evening. We’ve been going after dinner and the sun still isn’t staying up too late and it’s been dark when we go, so we’ve been sticking to shorter walks but did a slightly longer one last night. Enjoying the cooler weather we’re still getting in the afternoons and evenings, summer will be here before we know it with high temps, crazy humidity, and afternoon storms.

Tues.26.09:
I woke up HUNGRY this morning (530am), which is definitely not normal for me. I managed to wait until 9am to figure out what I actually wanted (a java chip protein smoothie). So I ended my fast 2 hours earlier than usual. I’ll likely skip dinner and close my window early. My daughter’s going to her boyfriend’s house to make ravioli for dinner, and my partner will be happy enough with chicken nuggets. Skipping dinner means I can get my walk in earlier too, since I don’t want to go in the dark by myself (daughter has been coming with me lately). Or maybe I can convince my partner to come, but I doubt it. He’ll have to be up at 430am tomorrow.

Weds.27.09:
It doesn't bother me, but it's weird that even if I'm in a deficit the scale doesn’t consistently reflect that. Didn't have the healthiest food choices yesterday, but there were things I was wanting so I had them. It was actually interesting to see the effect on my stress (physical, not emotional - measured by my garmin watch) that the less healthy foods had. My average stress yesterday was 37, typically it is in the low 20's. And the higher peaks were within 10 minutes of eating said unhealthier choices.

Thurs.28.09:

My Info :

Working with a dietitian and my doctor to get healthy, feel great, and set a good example for my girls!
Starting Weight as of 28.08.23: 95.65kg | 210.87lbs
Progress at Start of Round: -5.3kg | -11.68lbs
Daily Calorie Target: 1400-1600
Diet: Mostly Mediterranean; focus on whole foods; no alcohol; limit added sugars
I meal prep and make most things from scratch, avoiding packaged and highly processed foods wherever possible.
Macro Breakdown: 40f/30c/30p
Intermittent Fasting: 16/8 (for now – hopefully back to ADF in the future)
Workouts: Cardio and/or circuit training 6x per week

Previous Rounds:

round: end weight; change from RSW
234: 91.6kg; -2.9kg | -6.4lbs
235: 90.35kg; -1.25kg | -2.76lbs

CamandJarvis · September 2023

You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better than you were before

31, 5'5"
OSW: 164.2 164.5 164.9 Dec 31, 2022 165.5 Jan 5, 2023
GW: 130-135

Previous Rounds:

R69: 158.1; R70: 156.5; R71: 156.3 R72: 156.3; R73: 155.2; R74: 155.4; R75: 156.1; R76: 155.6; R80: 153.2; R81: 154.3; R82: 154.1; R84: 156.5; R89: 156.7; R91: 160.1; R93: 159.3; R94: 156.1; R98: 154.5; R99: 155.9; R100: 152.8; R101: 149.7; R102: 149.0; R103: 149.0; R104: 146.2; R105: 146.6; R106: 144.6; R107: 146.8; R108: 147.7; R109: 148.1; R110: 150.1; R111: 154.3; R112: 152.6; R113: 151.7; R121: 153.0; R122: 154.8; R123: 153.9; R124: 153.4; R125: 155.6; R126: 152.3; R127: 151.5; R128: 151.0; R129: 151.0; R130: 152.6; R131: 153.9; R132: 150.6; R133: 151.2; R134: 149.3; R135: 149.5; R136: 148.4; R137: 147.9; R138: 148.4; R139: 151.9; R140: 150.4; R141: 150.4; R142: 144.0; R143: 144.2; R144: 147.0; R145: 145.7; R146: 145.9; R147: 145.9; R148: 146.5; R149: 147.3; R150: 146.8; R151: 147.9; R152: 147.7; R153: 147.2; R154: 147.0; R155: 144.7; R157: 146.1; R158: 146.6; R159: 146.3; R160: 150.2; R161: 146.7; R162: 144.6; R163: 146.2; R164: 147.3; R165: 146.3; R166: 148.5; R167: 147; R168: 148.4; R169: 151.4; R170: 148.9; R171: 144.8 R172: DNW; R173: 146.1; R174: 147.9; R175: 145.9; R176: 150.5; R177: 149.3; R179: 150.5; R180: 151.6; R181: DNW; R182: 150.2; R183: 152.9; R184: 153.4; R185: 151.3; R186: 152.3; R187: 151.8; R188: 150.9; R189: 152.6; R190: DNW; R191: 154.8; R192: 155.5; R193: 155.2; R194: 156.5; R195: DNW; R196: 155.7; R197: DNW; R198: 156.1; R199: DNW; R200: DNW; R201: 159.8; R202: 159.7; R203: 160.5; R204: DNW; R205: DNW; R206: 161.7; R207: 163.6; R208: DNW; R209: 164.5; R210: 163.9; R211: DNW; R212: 163.1; R123: 162.1; R214: 162.1; R215: 160.4; R216: 160.4; R217: 159.6; R218: 159.0; R219: 159.6; R220: 157.6; R221: 156.5; R222: 155.8; R223: 156.8; R224: 155.1; R225: 152.2; R226: 154.9; R227: 152.4; R228: 152.5; R229: 152.2; R230: 152.8; R231: 151.8; R232: 153.3; R233: 154.1; R234: 151.9; R235: 155.1

Last weight
09/18 - 155.1

Round Goal: 152.x
Workout: Walks with dogs daily, weather permitting - morning and evening, when possible. Run 3x/week (weather permitting) for 5k training. Kettlebell/strength 2x/week for muscle maintenance.
Water: 90oz
Day, Weight, Comment
9/19 - DNW
9/20 - 154.4
9/21 - 153.2
9/22 - DNW
9/23 - DNW
9/24 - 154.4
9/25 - 152.9
9/26 - 152.6 - I was fairly well behaved despite the high-calorie dinner. I did end up taking an evening walk. So far today I've splurged a bit with an ice cream sandwich (a whole 150 calories vs a 2/3 cup of ice cream at 260!), but my calories were super low based on planned meals so I'm not upset. I ended up doing a little 1/4 mile jog, walked to the 1/2 mile turnaround, jogged 1/4 mile, and walked the remainder home with both dogs. I was part of a Nerd Fitness workout that also included bodyweight exercises once I was home so I could check off strength and run in one day despite the sleep interruption of BF leaving for his business trip at 3am. This workout was not guaranteed, either, hence the extra splurge for lunch. Posting late as I nearly forgot I haven't been on due to that morning mixup. I'm currently making fajitas for dinner and then will take the dogs for another walk after I clean up the kitchen. I'm on track for 100oz of water today and I just took my lactose pills. Belated, but better than not taking them at all.
9/27
9/28

Previous Day's Comments

9/19 - I decided not to weigh since I woke up a few times last night very thirsty and chugged water leading to a possibly false high. Especially since we ended up eating out. We didn't go to the CPR class as the contractors didn't leave until after 630, the class started at 6 and it was 45 minutes away. Unfortunately, by the time we realized we wouldn't be going to the class, it was too late to thaw anything for dinner and we ended up eating out (didn't change much as we'd have to eat out if we went to the class since there was no time between work and having to leave to cook AND eat). Kettlebell workout today and walk planned for after dinner as contractors showed up right after 7am - our usual walk time. I have plenty of leftover cowboy stew which I made for lunch instead - I plan on roasting my leftover carrots and adding them into the stew to provide some veg since I don't count corn or potatoes for my daily veg count. Burritos for Taco Tuesday dinner tonight so need to stay mindful of my portions and overall intake, especially with only 1 walk and 15 minute strength workout.
9/20 - It's a drop, though not as much as I was hoping for. This is making me believe, with 2 great days of over 100oz of water, that this isn't as much water weight as I hoped and is more actual gain than I'd like or had planned for. I was hoping, as a mini-goal, to get down into the 140s by my birthday (9Oct) and it's looking to be a real fight to reach that. Tonight's dinner is a bit of a calorie bomb but I'm focusing on portion control and being mindful of when and why I'm eating. I had a slip up yesterday - I ate BF's remaining lunch pizza (work exploded so he didn't get a chance to clean up and either save or toss it) AFTER I ate my own lunch. I wasn't hungry but my body said "pizza! no waste!" and down this human garbage disposal it went. Ugh. Run today with Smoke while BF walks Harley. We ended up walking after dinner yesterday to make up for not being able to in the morning (contractors showed up right at our walk time) and once again, BF joined me. It's really nice even though we don't really talk. I'm aiming for another walk after dinner tonight, as well.
9/2 - What a sight to see! I wasn't expecting this at all. I drank over 100oz of water (again, go me!) and stayed mindful. I didn't finish my lunch or dinner portions (lunch was a restaurant so portions are bigger) as I felt satisfied (and I made myself content with not feeling full when I stood up from the table - I knew I'd feel it in time and I did. Especially at lunch. I was worried I'd be starving by dinner but I was not!). Got a good evening walk in after dinner once it cooled off a bit. I ended up running 2 miles without stopping yesterday so I'm a tad sore today. I decided to not overdo it and am skipping my kettlebell strength workout. I'm only walking the dogs here in a bit and stretching. Meals planned and logged except dinner but I have ideas/thoughts/plans to help me not go overboard at Thirsty Thursday or dinner out.
9/22 - I was a tad late waking up as I was super groggy (I slept through my [silent] alarm for a whole extra minute!) and I knew BF was getting up to walk at 6 (giving me 45 minutes extra). I decided, since I felt incredibly bloated and fingers look puffy, to forego weighing as I know it's not accurate. I've pre-logged everything I know so far, including breakfast, lunch, and the protein for dinner. I'm unsure, as of right now, what starch and veg side we are having, but neither should put me over goals so long as I stick to my pre-logged plan. I ran with Smoke this morning while BF took Harley. We ventured on to the main road through the ranch. Smoke was found by a highway covered in porcupine needles so he's skittish around vehicles. We live on a deadend road with retired folks so we don't get traffic during our normal walks for training so this was good exposure for him to learn. He did better than I thought with the one vehicle that passed us though he is much better about riding in vehicles than being outside of them. Don't blame him. I want him to be cautious, but not try to dart away and harm himself. Only 1.5 miles ran as I figured we'd take it slow and easy and traffic would be picking up soon. Slow and steady, not only for my 5k training but for his vehicle exposure. Now on to catch up on 2.5 days of posts!
9/23 - I did weigh but it didn't record in the app apparently. Oops. It was up - 154.x range. I do feel very very bloated this morning, though. Garlic salt from dinner, I'm sure. I drank 100oz at least yesterday so I'm not terribly worried. Calories were on the high end, but still in deficit. Today I'm not sure food plans but we're on our own. Working on the house so hopefully plenty of movement. Going to to walk the dogs first, though, so we can all get our steps in (: I'm planning on drinking lots of water and being very mindful about my eating today. Hope you have a fantastic and successful weekend!
9/24 - Ouch. But I knew that was coming. We were working in the heat all day - why did the weather have to be the hottest its been in the last 2 weeks on the ONE day we have an opportunity to work on our house outside? Anyway, despite over 100oz of water, I simply could not keep up so I know some of this is bloat. Our friends invited us to dinner at a place we've talked about for years, but never been to (they had, we hadn't). I was so hungry I ate an entire burger and still felt hungry but I stopped myself from more. I did add lettuce, tomato, avocado and roasted garlic to get in some healthiness to it all (but also added calories I probably didn't need. I very roughly estimated the calories and was over by 139 for the day). Today we are supposed to go to Fam's but that may have changed - if we do, it's wings for "linner" with a veg tray for snacking otherwise it'll be wings for lunch and the steak bites & gnocchi I planned for last night's dinner before we were invited out. FamWife has to travel for her new promotion for the first time tomorrow! She has to wake up and leave super early (like 1-2am) so it's probably not likely we'll go but for a good reason! Super proud of her!
9/25 - Not sure where this drop came from. My best guess is that I splurged on ice cream last night and took my lactose pill. It banished lactose AND all the other bloat, apparently. I was definitely way over on calories for the day and I barely got over 5k steps. Severe storms last night into this morning so no run and my back too stiff to do strength without causing too much pain so lazy day. Will try to walk dogs after dinner to make up for it. Still feeling bloated and have the calorie-bomb dinner of stromboli tonight on request. BF wakes up at 3am tomorrow to leave for business and will be back *knock on wood* Thursday dinnertime so he wanted one of his favorite meals of mine before he left. Will be careful the rest of the day. Planning a chicken & orzo soup (very much like chicken noodle) for lunches this week since I didn't plan/buy stuff and I have stuff to make that on hand.
9/26
9/27

justanotherjen13 · September 2023

Back for another round.

Jen; 46; 5'4"

About Me:

This is my eighth 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. I'm a mom of five and grandma of one 4yo that I babysit during the week when my daughter is working.

Previous Rounds:
RND 229 - SW: 287.8; EW: 280.4 (-7.4)
RND 230 - SW: 280.4; EW: 276.0 (-4.4)
RND 231 - SW: 276.0; EW: 267.2 (-8.8)
RND 232 - SW: 267.2; EW: 262.0 (-5.2)
RND 233 - SW: 262.0; EW: 252.8 (-9.2)
RND 234 - SW: 252.8; EW: 248.2 (-4.6)
RND 235 - SW: 248.2; EW: 243.4 (-4.8)

Goals:
* track food every day
* walk for at least one hour and/or 3 miles every day

Round 236
heaviest: 294 (7/4/23)
SW: 243.4
GW (short term): 235
RGW: 240

9/19 - 243.4 - 2.98 miles - Today has been a roller coaster. Started okay and then I realized around 10:30 that the water had been turned off. I then started walking to the store to get some cheese and coffee creamer before the sale ended (today). At noon, my daughter texted me frantic because she couldn't find one of our kittens. Got home and spent the next 4 hours looking for the kitten all over the neighborhood. Finally found her in the neighbor's open garage. But we still don't have water because my husband is refusing to pay the bill and says our daughter (23yo) needs to pay it but she doesn't have enough money for it ($260). So we just don't have running water anymore. She went to buy jugs of water to drink and use for washing hands but I have no idea how we're going to flush the toilets. I'm so stressed out. I can't wash the dishes or cook or take a shower. I'm afraid to go to the bathroom since I can't flush. He doesn't care and will not pay the bill. I had to use all the water in my bottle to fill the cat's dish. Now I'm thirsty but we currently only have 1 gallon of water between the six of us (at least until my daughter gets home).

9/20 - 243.4 - 3.17 miles - Well the water is back on so that's good. This will probably replay again in November when the next bill is due. Sigh. I was up late discussing things with my oldest daughter so I didn't get to sleep until around 11pm (which is late for me). I was not happy when I woke to my alarm this morning at 7. And I've been dragging every since. I went on my walk like normal but I noticed I was walking much slower than usual and was just aching when I got home so that sucked. On top of that, I've been stuck at 243 for five days now. Like I can't eat less than I am now so... I don't know. Sigh. I'm not in a good place mentally so I was munching on my snacks today since what difference does it make if I'm not going to lose more? Which is obviously ridiculous thinking. Maybe I just need to take the week off and relax. I probably won't though.

9/21 - 244.2 - 3.29 miles - Well, after I posted my last update, I just couldn't resist anymore and just ate a whole bunch of Veggie Straws and decided at 8pm that it was a cheat day. At the worst it was going to make my weight go up a bit and then at least it will have changed because seeing the same number day after day was maddening, lol. And that's what happened. I went up .8lbs. Today I decided to be good and stick to my goals and didn't snack. But I was so hungry all day. The hunger pains had mostly gone away once I got used to the way I was eating now, but all of a sudden, they've been awful. I was thinking maybe it's just been the stress of the last few days. Well, whatever. I'll just work through it as best I can. What works the best is to keep myself occupied with other things (usually writing... unless I start writing about food and then I'm just starving).

9/22 - 245.8 - 3.25 miles - Oops. After I posted yesterday, I let the stress and cravings get the better of me again and ate a whole lot of veggie straws and look at my weight now. Ugh. Oh well. I did enjoy the snack at the time although I felt a bit guilty afterwards. I'm already over it and looking ahead. I was very good today. Didn't eat any veggie straws but I did have some smores with my kids and grandson. I made mine much smaller with one little square of chocolate and only 2 small graham cracker pieces instead of the much bigger ones the kids had. Well worth it.

9/23 - 244.4 - 3.11 miles - Well, I was doing good all day. My walk was a little late due to computer problems in the morning so I didn't have lunch until after 2pm. I had planned to make dinner a little later than normal to make up for it but apparently my 13yo son skipped eating all day while gaming and was starving at 3:30 so I made burgers, fries and Kraft mac & cheese at around 4:30. I had added up my calories already but didn't account for the mac & cheese that I decided to have. Things would have been fine if I had only eaten half the burger but I ended up eating the whole thing without thinking. And I definitely felt it. It's been 2 1/2 hours and I'm still stuffed. Ugh. So my weight will probably be up again tomorrow. At least I don't feel the guilt of binging this time. It was just an honest miscalculation (it's been a long day trying to figure out the computer problem and I'm worried about my cat being sick). This has been my toughest week in regards to weight loss since I started, but I know I'll get past it eventually.

9/24 - 245.0 - 2.37 miles (walk) - 5.0 miles (bike) - So it was raining today and I didn't feel like walking for an hour and getting soaking wet so I headed over to the HOA clubhouse where they have a gym in the basement. I haven't worked out on gym equipment since college (almost 30 years ago) so I started with the bike. I made it about 20 minutes before my butt was falling asleep and very uncomfortable. It happened to be a little over 5 miles doing an interval pattern between level 2 and 4. I have no idea what those levels mean and just picked them because the screen made it seem like there wouldn't be too much difference between them. I could definitely feel it every time level 4 came back up. After that, I figured out how to start the treadmill (took me way too long to realize there was a power button on the front at the bottom. I then did 30 minutes at 2.5mph which is a leisurely pace for me (I've been averaging 2.7mph on my regular walks). At first it was pretty hard and I nearly disconnected the emergency stop thing because I got too far away from the controls. It also measured my heart rate and it went all the way up to like 144 at the beginning but somewhere around the halfway point, it got a lot easier and I felt almost like it was too slow. My heart rate evened out at around 137 for the rest of the walk. If it's raining tomorrow, I'll be going back but this time I'll be prepared with a movie to watch on my phone (I played around on Facebook while I rode the bike but couldn't really use the treadmill without holding on. I usually like to get lost in my head when I walk so that's what I did on the treadmill as well. Al in all a good experience. I got 1.3 miles on the treadmill in 30 minutes, .4 walking to the clubhouse and .67 on the way home.

9/25 - 244.8 - 2.55 miles (walk) - 3.75 miles (bike) - It was raining again today so I went over to the clubhouse. I went the long way so it took 15 minutes to walk there. So I did 15 minutes on the bike and a low setting (will do that until level 4 starts to feel too easy). Then I did 30 minutes on the treadmill while I watched anime on my phone. I set it exactly like I did yesterday but had no difficulties with it at all. In fact after the first mile, I upped it to 2.7mph. That was still way too easy and my heart rate was only in the low 120s so I increased the incline two taps (couldn't really tell the difference) and put the speed to 2.8mph. I was sweaty but nothing like yesterday. Might try more of an incline tomorrow or do the hills setting instead of the flat track. I then left but it was raining harder so I didn't take the long way home. I still got in my hour of exercise I wanted. I'm liking the gym even if I feel weird when there are other people there. Today I just stuck my ear buds in and ignored everything going on around me.

9/26 - 243.8 - 2.73 miles (walk) - 3.7 miles (bike) - It was actually not raining when I left for my walk today and the forecast said it would be dry for the next hour or so, but I decided to go to the clubhouse anyway. I was completely alone today which was weird. I rode the bike for 15 minutes but set it for levels 3-4 which was a little harder without the level 2s between then harder levels. I just occupied my time reading Facebook and Twitter nonsense. Then I did 30 minutes on the treadmill while watching something on my phone. I started at 2.5mph then increased it to 2.7 at the 1/4 mile mark then increased the incline 2 taps at a half mile and then increased the speed to 2.9mph at 3/4 miles. The heart rate monitor was unfortunately not working so I couldn't tell what that was but I was really pushing it. My knee started to ache trying to keep up with the 2.9mph pace but I didn't want to back down (probably something I should work on). I finished with nearly 1.5 miles, but I was very sluggish and slow walking home partly because my knee was bothering me. I made garlic-rosemary pork chops and gravy for dinner and they turned out so good. I wish I could eat more, but I'm going to be good and hopefully I'll get below 243 by the end of this round.

9/27
9/28

deepwoodslady · September 2023

@tiabirdie56

When I saw the dietician last March or April, I couldn't believe the advice I was getting in regards to my diabetes. I am sure there are a lot of good dieticians out there that help with many types of diets for many types of medical conditions, but mine was definitely not one of them.

As you know, the glucose spikes shortly after you eat. My dietician (also) wanted me to eat 5 or 6 times per day (small meals) which would put me spiking nearly all day long. That would have annihilated my A1C.

The most shocking thing (just like your husband) mine wanted me to increase my carbohydrate intake up to 250 carbs per day! Diabetic coma anyone? I was sitting at an A1C of 11.4 when I saw her with my fasting glucose running between 300mg and 500 mg each morning. I think she was trying to kill me.

I am so glad that you listened to your instincts, watched his patterns and applied your own research and common sense to his overall health plan. I am THRILLED for him and SO, SO happy that he has you.

Congratulations to you both for a job well done. You fought all the battles and have WON THE WAR!

SModa61 · September 2023

Round 236 

Sept 19 – Sept 28, 2023
 61 year old female, 5’5”. I am married, semi-nomadic (we live in three states, Mass, Maine, Florida).
 SW WW Sept 29, 2001 - 168.8 (initially lost 29.8, became staff, then weight up and down 18 years with low of 126.8)
SW MFP Sept 14, 2020 – 153 (lost 40, then stress took off another 2.2 lb with low of 120.8, then stress became gain)
SW MFP Jan 1, 2023 – 146.6
GW Maintaining between 124 - 126

SW: 127.4

Day/Weight/Comment
 9/19 - (Mass) 126.6 Yesterday was fully tracked and numbers were good. Today is first post with my abbreviated version using an edited “note” Rounds 236 and 237 will be done this way in an attempt to actually post throughout my travels. Still 6 days until I leave, but need to put those skills together.

9/20 - (Mass) 126.0 posting from my iPad for practice/ Still ate some things extra yesterday, but likely in maintenance range. Though I have been lower, I would be pleased if I actually maintain this weight.

9/21 - (Mass) 125.4 all tracked yesterday and were at “weight loss” numbers. It would be good if I can do this for these next few days before I travel.

9/22 - (Mass) 125.6 still easier to post from laptop, but this seems to be working, and glad I am getting used to it. Have to entertain tonight. Calories will be a little dicey, and I am already hungry at 7 am.

9/23 - (Mass) 126.0 - Renpho - Yes, the entertaining had me eating a little more than planned as the guests brought unexpected items and I felt that I should respect their efforts. Today will actually be my more challenging day as there are lots of leftover sweets. Already had two cookie bars as “breakfast”. I may need to put them down the disposal.

9/24 - (Mass) 126.8 - Renpho - I handled the leftover sweets relatively well. Gave lots away in limited portions to not cause others dietary harm, but I did eat 3 or 4 total along the way. during the day was out with parents doing medical equipment shopping and they wanted fast food on the way home. I made a reasonable selection. Got home, and went on a bender that lasted until I went to bed. Bummer. Today will be in control and as will tomorrow. Travel begins tomorrow evening.

9/25 - (Mass) 126.2 Calories went well yesterday. Try to balance today as I would normally have had my regular three meals. But flight leaves a little after 9 PM and they plan to serve dinner (what at 10 pm?) and then it appears they will also serve a breakfast that will be at the equivalent of 2:20 AM to me. I am debating just turning down their late night dinner. Maybe have the dessert? I know this is only one day of the trip, but I could do lots of damage in two weeks if I am not thoughtful.

9/26 - DNW made it to Scotland. Not sure I slept last night, and dining times were all off. But I’m very hungry for dinner having last eaten at 7 am Glasgow time (on the plane)

9/27 - (Glasgow) - Renpho - 126.6 Yesterday was a mix of over and under eating. This morning’s weight does not yet concern me as my digestive system has not caught up with the time changes (no morning TMI). But I will be facing lots of food thrown at me as this is a tour with many pre-eat dining experiences. Such as, I already have to pick out tomorrow’s lunch, which included a dessert, or at least a full calorie one, it not typical of. Healthy eating day for me. Travel scale is nifty keen. It’s going to help my stressing (imagining worse than I am) and help with the reality of possible gains. Maybe I won’t do a “just don’t care”. Doing a private walking photo tour of Glasgow today, then our Tauck tour starts this evening.

9/28 - (Glasgow)

musicsax · September 2023

65 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 235 (my 165th). Thank you @quiltingjaine for the new round, so grateful.
Starting this round still on holiday, so will now be weighing until get home; fly back 22nd, so ready to fill commit again from 23rd, in the meantime trying to make sensible choices in order to maintain, but still enjoy the holiday.

Achieved goal weigh of 125lb in summer 2016 by losing 66lb and then gradually gained between 7 and 11 since then & didn't want to gain any more, it’s taken me 75 rounds to achieve my under 130 target; back to maintenance!! But then I crept up again, so need to get back to around 134. A healthy lifestyle must be a permanent way of life.
End of round 69 134.2 lbs
End of round 70 133.6
End of round 71 132.4
End of round 72 133.2
End of round 73 132.8
End of round 74 132
End of round 75 131.4
End of round 76 130.2
End of round 77 132.4
End of round 78 134.4
End of round 79 132
End of round 80 133.6
End of round 81 133.8
End of round 82 132.4
End of round 83 133.4
End of round 84 133
End of round 85 131.6
End of round 86 133.0
End of round 87 134.8
End of round 88 132.8 (2 pounds lost)
End of round 89 138.2 (5.4 pounds gained)
End of round 90 135 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 91 132.8 (2.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 92 133 (0.2 pound up from end of last round)
End of round 93 135.6 (2.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 94 135.8 (0.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 95 134.4 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 96 134.4 (no loss no gain!!)
End of round 97 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 98 133.4 (1.6 down from end of last round)
End of round 99 134.4 (1 up from end of last; not bad for Christmas period!)
End of round 100 133.4 (1 down from end of last round)
End of round 101 137.2 (3.8 pounds up)
End of round 102 136 (1.2 pounds down from last round – not bad considering Dad unexpectedly passed away 3 days before end of round & I went totally off plan & no walking!)
End of round 103 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down from last round – better!)
End of round 104 – 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 105 – 133.6 (1.4 down from end of last round)
End of round 106 – 133.6 (same as last round)
End of round 107 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 108 – 134.2 (0.6 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 109 – 135.6 (1.4 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 110 – 133.2 (2.4 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 111 – 133.2 (same as last round)
End of round 112 – 133.6 (increase of 0.4)
End of round 113 – 132.8 (0.8 down from end of last round)
End of round 114 – 136 (3.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 115 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 116 – 133.4 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 117 – 135.4 (2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 118 – 136 (1.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 119 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down)
End of round 120 – 135.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 121 – 135.2 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 122 – 133.2 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 123 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 124 - 134.8 (2.4 pounds up)
End of round 125 - 135 (0.2 pounds up) – get a grip!!!
End of round 126 - 135 - same as last round
End of round 127 - 133.8 (1.2 pounds down
End of round 128 - 133.4 (0.4 pound down)
End of round 129 - 134.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 130 - 133 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 131 - 133.6 (0.6 up)
End of round 132 – 134 (0.4 up)
End of round 133 – 134 .4 (0.4 up)
End of round 134 – 132.2 (2.2 pounds down) see what not binging can do!!
End of round 135 – 131.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 136 – 132.8 (1 pound up – happy for Christmas period, lower than at this time for many years!)
End of round 137 – 134 (1.2 pound up ugh!!)
End of round 138 - 131.2 (2.8 pounds down)
End of round 139 – 130.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 140 – 132.4 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 141 – 131 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 142 – 129.8 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 143 – 130.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 144 – 130.2 (0.6 pounds down)
End of round 145 – 132 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 146 – 133.8 (1.8 pounds up – again!!)
End of round 147 – 133.2 (0.6 down)
End of round 148 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 149 – 132.4
End of round 150 – 133.8 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 151 – 135.8 (2 pounds up)
End of round 152 – 134 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 153 – 135.4 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 154 – 132.2 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 155 - 133.6 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 156 - 134 (0.4 pounds up)
End of round 157 - 133.6 (0.4 pounds down)
End of round 158 – 135.4 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 159 – 134.4 (1 pound down)
End of round 160 – 135.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 161 – 134.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 162 – 133.6 (0.6 down)
End of round 163 – 136.2 (2.6 up)
End of round 164 – 136 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 165 – 135.8 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 166 – 136 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 167 – 138 (2 pounds up)
End of round 168 – 135 (3 pounds down)
End of round 169 – 134.4 (0.6 pound down)
End of round 170 – 133 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 171 – 135.4 (2.4 up)
End of round 172 – 135.6 (0.2 up)
End of round 173 – 137.6 (2 pounds up)
End of round 174 – 135.2 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 175 – 138 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 176 – did not complete (away on family holiday)
End of round 177 – 138
End or round 178 – 137.8 (0.2 down)
End of round 179 – 139.4 (1.6 pounds up)
End of round 180 – 137 (2.4 pounds lost)
End of round 181 – 139.2 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 182 – 135.6 (3.6 pounds down)
End of round 183 – 138.2 (2.4 up)
End of round 184 - 136 (2.2 pounds down)
End of round 185 – 136.4 (0.4 gain)
End of round 186 – 136.4 (same)
End of round 187 – 138.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 188 – DNW (away for Queen's platinum jubilee celebrations)
End of round 189 – 139.2
End of round 190 – 139.8
End of round 191 – 139.8
End of round 192 – 138.8 (1 pound lost)
End of round 193 – 138.2 (0.6 lost)
End of round 194 – 136.4 (1.8 lost)
End of round 195 – 139.2 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 196 – 138 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 197 – 138.2 (0.2 up)
End of round 198 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 199 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 200 – 138.8 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 201 – 138.2 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 202 – 137.8 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 203 – 137.6 (loss of 0.2)
End of round 204 – 135.8 (1.8 pounds lost)
End of round 205 – 135.6(0.6 pound lost)
End of round 206 – 135.4 (0.2 pound lost)
End of round 207 – 136.4 (1 pound gain) (Caravan Christmas Party Rally)
End of round 208 - 137.2 (0.8 pound gain)
End of round 209 - 137.4 (0.2 pound gain) (Christmas period)
End of round 210 – DNW (Lanzarote holiday)
End of round 211 – 138.2
End of round 212 – 139.8
End of round 213 – 139
End of round 214 – 138.2 (1.2 pounds loss)
End of round 215 – 139.2 (1 pound up)
End of round 216 – 136.6 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 217 – 137.8 (1.2 pounds up)
End of round 218 – 140.4 (2.6 pounds up – need to reverse this trend!)
End of round 219 – 139.8 (0.6 down)
End of round 220 – DNW
End of round 221 – 140.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 222 – 139.8 (1 pound down)
End of round 223 – 140 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 224 – 139.2 (0.8 pound down)
End of round 225 – 139.4 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 226 – 141 (1.6 pound up)
End of round 227 – 139.8 (1.2 pound down)
End of round 228 – 139.6 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 229 – 140.2 (0.6 pound up)
End of round 230 – 139.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 231 - 138.2 (1.6 pounds down)
End of round 232 – 140.6 (2.4 pounds up)
End of round 233 – 138.8 (1.8 ponds down)
End of round 234 – 140.2 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 235 – DNW – on holiday

Round 236
SW
9/19 DNW - a more sensible temperature of 29⁰ yesterday, 12.65 miles walked, still at a leisurely pace.
9/20 DNW - holiday, 9.31 miles walked.
9/21 DNW - holiday, 9.85 miles walked in-between yesterday's rain. At one point used the treadmill in the hotel gym whilst the rain was torrential!
9/22 DNW - fly back from holiday, 11.39 miles walked yesterday, all packed & ready for the airport, holiday is over again 😪, had a lovely time.
9/23 143.6 – so there is the holiday damage, lets get cracking and lose it before it settles! 5 miles walked yesterday. Developed a bit of a worrying health symptom whilst away but will have to wait until Monday before I can get Drs. appointment; time seems to be standing still!!

9/24 141.6 – busy day yesterday, grocery shopping, washing, ironing, tidying up garden, visiting MIL, hence no structured walking & calories 200 over, but good to be back eating self-prepared meals, at least I know what’s in them!!
9/25 140.6 – DD invited us up for Sunday lunch, DS & family came too, lovely to all be together. She cooked a delicious roast dinner & a wonderful passionfruit, raspberry & white chocolate roulade = loads of calories. Wasn’t hungry at evening mealtime so just had water, a pear & a banana, 200 calories over.
9/26 140.6 – 10.18 miles walked, 40% exercise calories eaten back. Got to see Dr. she thinks my problem is caused by indigestion and not anything more sinister, started the medication prescribed, hope it solves the problem.
9/27 140.6 – headed out for a walk before meeting up with my sisters for the day including lunch, 25 minutes in the sky changed, thunder, lightning & rain, heavy rain, turned round and went back, only 4.12 miles walked hence 260 calories over. Want to try to stay well within calories today, meeting a friend this morning, but only for coffee – she may want a cake, if she does I will try suggesting we share a piece (she is trying to lose weight too!).
9/28

👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!!!

Losingit8305 · September 2023

9/19 129
9/20 129.4
9/21 132
9/22 131.2
9/23 129.8
9/24 129.6
9/25 129.2
9/26 129.6
9/27 129.8
9/28

crhillis · September 2023

SW Round 236: 157.2 (Sept 18th, 2023)
UGW: 133

9/18: 157.2
9/19: 155.4
9/20: 154.6
9/21: 153.6
9/22: 153.4
9/23: 154.8
9/24: DNW
9/25: 155.0
9/26: 154.8
9/27: 154.2- we had out of town guests the past 4 days and went out to eat daily, so no weight loss progress 🤪 just maintenance!
9/28

jspecies11 · September 2023

Round 236
SW: 130.2# before vacation.
9/19 - 9/24 vacation at cabin - off line
9/25 130.8# not bad for post vacation
9/26 129.8#
9/27 130.2#
9/28

shenica1 · September 2023

9/19: 220 (2 more days remaining of menstrual cycle)
9/20: 219.4 (last day of menstrual cycle, hopefully)
9/21: 217.4 - I continue to log all my food and drink (water and tea only)
9/22: 217.4 - logged all food and drink; had a good workout from running around with my girl scouts.
9/23: 216.4 - Logged all food and drink. Today was pampering day. Lashes, nails, feet, hair. Going to Virgin Gorda and then Jost Van D-yke (not sure why MFP wouldn't allow me to spell out the accurate name of the island) for my b'day.
9/24 - 216.4 - I thought I posted yesterday, but clearly I didn't.
9/25 - 216.4 - No change on the scale for the last three days.
9/26 - 216.2 - Forgot to post yesterday and finally some change
9/27 - 215.4
9/28

CamandJarvis · September 2023

You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better than you were before

31, 5'5"
OSW: 164.2 164.5 164.9 Dec 31, 2022 165.5 Jan 5, 2023
GW: 130-135

Previous Rounds:

R69: 158.1; R70: 156.5; R71: 156.3 R72: 156.3; R73: 155.2; R74: 155.4; R75: 156.1; R76: 155.6; R80: 153.2; R81: 154.3; R82: 154.1; R84: 156.5; R89: 156.7; R91: 160.1; R93: 159.3; R94: 156.1; R98: 154.5; R99: 155.9; R100: 152.8; R101: 149.7; R102: 149.0; R103: 149.0; R104: 146.2; R105: 146.6; R106: 144.6; R107: 146.8; R108: 147.7; R109: 148.1; R110: 150.1; R111: 154.3; R112: 152.6; R113: 151.7; R121: 153.0; R122: 154.8; R123: 153.9; R124: 153.4; R125: 155.6; R126: 152.3; R127: 151.5; R128: 151.0; R129: 151.0; R130: 152.6; R131: 153.9; R132: 150.6; R133: 151.2; R134: 149.3; R135: 149.5; R136: 148.4; R137: 147.9; R138: 148.4; R139: 151.9; R140: 150.4; R141: 150.4; R142: 144.0; R143: 144.2; R144: 147.0; R145: 145.7; R146: 145.9; R147: 145.9; R148: 146.5; R149: 147.3; R150: 146.8; R151: 147.9; R152: 147.7; R153: 147.2; R154: 147.0; R155: 144.7; R157: 146.1; R158: 146.6; R159: 146.3; R160: 150.2; R161: 146.7; R162: 144.6; R163: 146.2; R164: 147.3; R165: 146.3; R166: 148.5; R167: 147; R168: 148.4; R169: 151.4; R170: 148.9; R171: 144.8 R172: DNW; R173: 146.1; R174: 147.9; R175: 145.9; R176: 150.5; R177: 149.3; R179: 150.5; R180: 151.6; R181: DNW; R182: 150.2; R183: 152.9; R184: 153.4; R185: 151.3; R186: 152.3; R187: 151.8; R188: 150.9; R189: 152.6; R190: DNW; R191: 154.8; R192: 155.5; R193: 155.2; R194: 156.5; R195: DNW; R196: 155.7; R197: DNW; R198: 156.1; R199: DNW; R200: DNW; R201: 159.8; R202: 159.7; R203: 160.5; R204: DNW; R205: DNW; R206: 161.7; R207: 163.6; R208: DNW; R209: 164.5; R210: 163.9; R211: DNW; R212: 163.1; R123: 162.1; R214: 162.1; R215: 160.4; R216: 160.4; R217: 159.6; R218: 159.0; R219: 159.6; R220: 157.6; R221: 156.5; R222: 155.8; R223: 156.8; R224: 155.1; R225: 152.2; R226: 154.9; R227: 152.4; R228: 152.5; R229: 152.2; R230: 152.8; R231: 151.8; R232: 153.3; R233: 154.1; R234: 151.9; R235: 155.1

Last weight
09/18 - 155.1

Round Goal: 152.x
Workout: Walks with dogs daily, weather permitting - morning and evening, when possible. Run 3x/week (weather permitting) for 5k training. Kettlebell/strength 2x/week for muscle maintenance.
Water: 90oz
Day, Weight, Comment
9/19 - DNW
9/20 - 154.4
9/21 - 153.2
9/22 - DNW
9/23 - DNW
9/24 - 154.4
9/25 - 152.9
9/26 - 152.6
9/27 - 152.8 - I'm sore today, particularly my hamstrings and I'm guessing that's the reason for the uptick this morning. I did splurge on that ice cream (sandwich) for lunch and forgot to take my lactose pills until much later so that may also be a reason for increase as well. I'm getting ready to take the dogs (yes, both, I'm taking a risk this morning) on a very very very slow run together. I'm doing time-based at 20 minutes since I feel time-based are far more doable than distance-focused runs with 2 dogs. Wish me luck. Today I will have a slice of my apple coffee cake for breakfast (that's my dessert for the day), chicken and orzo soup for lunch, and garlic parmesan chicken pasta for dinner (as requested by the boys). I've pre-logged lunch and dinner, just need to input recipe into MFP to log breakfast and I'm set! I'm feeling pretty good about today and my progress overall this week. It's not ideal, but it's an improvement from last week and I'm happy with that. I have 2 days of posts to catch up on during my work breaks today so I'll be looking forward to that!
9/28

Previous Day's Comments

9/19 - I decided not to weigh since I woke up a few times last night very thirsty and chugged water leading to a possibly false high. Especially since we ended up eating out. We didn't go to the CPR class as the contractors didn't leave until after 630, the class started at 6 and it was 45 minutes away. Unfortunately, by the time we realized we wouldn't be going to the class, it was too late to thaw anything for dinner and we ended up eating out (didn't change much as we'd have to eat out if we went to the class since there was no time between work and having to leave to cook AND eat). Kettlebell workout today and walk planned for after dinner as contractors showed up right after 7am - our usual walk time. I have plenty of leftover cowboy stew which I made for lunch instead - I plan on roasting my leftover carrots and adding them into the stew to provide some veg since I don't count corn or potatoes for my daily veg count. Burritos for Taco Tuesday dinner tonight so need to stay mindful of my portions and overall intake, especially with only 1 walk and 15 minute strength workout.
9/20 - It's a drop, though not as much as I was hoping for. This is making me believe, with 2 great days of over 100oz of water, that this isn't as much water weight as I hoped and is more actual gain than I'd like or had planned for. I was hoping, as a mini-goal, to get down into the 140s by my birthday (9Oct) and it's looking to be a real fight to reach that. Tonight's dinner is a bit of a calorie bomb but I'm focusing on portion control and being mindful of when and why I'm eating. I had a slip up yesterday - I ate BF's remaining lunch pizza (work exploded so he didn't get a chance to clean up and either save or toss it) AFTER I ate my own lunch. I wasn't hungry but my body said "pizza! no waste!" and down this human garbage disposal it went. Ugh. Run today with Smoke while BF walks Harley. We ended up walking after dinner yesterday to make up for not being able to in the morning (contractors showed up right at our walk time) and once again, BF joined me. It's really nice even though we don't really talk. I'm aiming for another walk after dinner tonight, as well.
9/2 - What a sight to see! I wasn't expecting this at all. I drank over 100oz of water (again, go me!) and stayed mindful. I didn't finish my lunch or dinner portions (lunch was a restaurant so portions are bigger) as I felt satisfied (and I made myself content with not feeling full when I stood up from the table - I knew I'd feel it in time and I did. Especially at lunch. I was worried I'd be starving by dinner but I was not!). Got a good evening walk in after dinner once it cooled off a bit. I ended up running 2 miles without stopping yesterday so I'm a tad sore today. I decided to not overdo it and am skipping my kettlebell strength workout. I'm only walking the dogs here in a bit and stretching. Meals planned and logged except dinner but I have ideas/thoughts/plans to help me not go overboard at Thirsty Thursday or dinner out.
9/22 - I was a tad late waking up as I was super groggy (I slept through my [silent] alarm for a whole extra minute!) and I knew BF was getting up to walk at 6 (giving me 45 minutes extra). I decided, since I felt incredibly bloated and fingers look puffy, to forego weighing as I know it's not accurate. I've pre-logged everything I know so far, including breakfast, lunch, and the protein for dinner. I'm unsure, as of right now, what starch and veg side we are having, but neither should put me over goals so long as I stick to my pre-logged plan. I ran with Smoke this morning while BF took Harley. We ventured on to the main road through the ranch. Smoke was found by a highway covered in porcupine needles so he's skittish around vehicles. We live on a deadend road with retired folks so we don't get traffic during our normal walks for training so this was good exposure for him to learn. He did better than I thought with the one vehicle that passed us though he is much better about riding in vehicles than being outside of them. Don't blame him. I want him to be cautious, but not try to dart away and harm himself. Only 1.5 miles ran as I figured we'd take it slow and easy and traffic would be picking up soon. Slow and steady, not only for my 5k training but for his vehicle exposure. Now on to catch up on 2.5 days of posts!
9/23 - I did weigh but it didn't record in the app apparently. Oops. It was up - 154.x range. I do feel very very bloated this morning, though. Garlic salt from dinner, I'm sure. I drank 100oz at least yesterday so I'm not terribly worried. Calories were on the high end, but still in deficit. Today I'm not sure food plans but we're on our own. Working on the house so hopefully plenty of movement. Going to to walk the dogs first, though, so we can all get our steps in (: I'm planning on drinking lots of water and being very mindful about my eating today. Hope you have a fantastic and successful weekend!
9/24 - Ouch. But I knew that was coming. We were working in the heat all day - why did the weather have to be the hottest its been in the last 2 weeks on the ONE day we have an opportunity to work on our house outside? Anyway, despite over 100oz of water, I simply could not keep up so I know some of this is bloat. Our friends invited us to dinner at a place we've talked about for years, but never been to (they had, we hadn't). I was so hungry I ate an entire burger and still felt hungry but I stopped myself from more. I did add lettuce, tomato, avocado and roasted garlic to get in some healthiness to it all (but also added calories I probably didn't need. I very roughly estimated the calories and was over by 139 for the day). Today we are supposed to go to Fam's but that may have changed - if we do, it's wings for "linner" with a veg tray for snacking otherwise it'll be wings for lunch and the steak bites & gnocchi I planned for last night's dinner before we were invited out. FamWife has to travel for her new promotion for the first time tomorrow! She has to wake up and leave super early (like 1-2am) so it's probably not likely we'll go but for a good reason! Super proud of her!
9/25 - Not sure where this drop came from. My best guess is that I splurged on ice cream last night and took my lactose pill. It banished lactose AND all the other bloat, apparently. I was definitely way over on calories for the day and I barely got over 5k steps. Severe storms last night into this morning so no run and my back too stiff to do strength without causing too much pain so lazy day. Will try to walk dogs after dinner to make up for it. Still feeling bloated and have the calorie-bomb dinner of stromboli tonight on request. BF wakes up at 3am tomorrow to leave for business and will be back *knock on wood* Thursday dinnertime so he wanted one of his favorite meals of mine before he left. Will be careful the rest of the day. Planning a chicken & orzo soup (very much like chicken noodle) for lunches this week since I didn't plan/buy stuff and I have stuff to make that on hand.
9/26
9/27

jaccimc63 · September 2023

Female, 5ft. 6 in.
Age 59
Akron, Ohio

OSW: 186 (March 2018)
Maintenance: 140-145 (December 2018)
My 197th Round!

After losing 12 lbs. I was stuck at 174lbs. for a couple weeks until I found this challenge.

End R40: 171 (-3) - May 2018
End R41: 170.5 (-.5)
End R42: 168 (-2.5)
End R43: 165 (-3)
End R44: 163.5 (-1.5)
End R45: 163 (-.5)
End R46: 160 (-3)
End R47: 158.5 (-1.5)
End R48: 159 (+.5)
End R49: 157.5 (-1.5)
End R50: 154.5 (-3)
End R51: 154 (-.5)
End R52: 153 (-1)
End R53: 152.5 (-.5)
End R54: 151 (-1.5)
End R55: 149.5 (-1.5)
End R56: 146.5 (-3)
End R57: 146.5 (0)
End R58: 146.5 (0)
End R59: 144 (-2.5)
End R60: 144 (0)
End R61: 145 (+1)
End R62: 144 (-1)
End R63: 147.5 (+3.5) Christmas and New Year’s - 2018
End R64: 145 (-2.5)
End R65: 145.5 (+.5)
End R66: 144 (-1.5)
End R67: 142.5 (-1.5)
End R68: 143 (+.5)
End R69: 144.5 (+1.5)
End R70: 142 (-2.5)
End R71: 141.5 (-.5)
End R72: 140 (-1.5)
End R73: 141 (+1)
End R74: 143 (+2)
End R75: 142 (-1)
End R76: 144.5 (+2.5)
End R77: 144 (-.5)
End R78: 143.5 (-.5)
End R79: 143.5 (0)
End R80: 140 (-3.5)
End R81: 143.5 (+3.5)
End R82: 142 (-1.5)
End R83: 143.5 (+1.5)
End R84: 142.5 (-1)
End R85: 142 (-.5)
End R86: 142 (0)
End R87: 140.5 (-1.5)
End R88: 141.5 (+1)
End R89: 141.5 (0)
End R90: 145 (+3.5) Quit smoking - 2019
End R91: 145 (0)
End R92: 143.5 (-1.5)
End R93: 146 (+2.5)
End R94: 144.5 (-1.5)
End R95: 143.5 (-1)
End R96: 144.5 (+1)
End R97: 146.5 (+2) Thanksgiving aftermath
End R98: 145.5, BF33.2%, MM 63% (-1)
End R99: 147.5 (+2) Christmas - 2019
End R100: 147 (-.5) New Year
End R101: 147 (0)
End R102: 145.5 (-1.5)
End R103: 144 (-1.5)
End R104: 143(-1)
End R105: 143.5 (+.5)
End R106: 143.5 (0)
End R107: 143.5 (0)
End R108: 142 (-1.5)
End R109: 143 (+1)
End R110: 143 (0)
End R111: 144 (+1)
End R112: 146 (+2)
End R113: 143.5 (-2.5)
End R114: 146.5 (+3)
End R115: 146 (-.5)
End R116: 146 (0)
End R117: 145.5 (-.5)
End R118: 146 (+.5)
End R119: 146.5 (+.5)
End R120: 147 (+.5)
End R121: 147 (0)
End R122: 145 (-2)
End R123: 144.5 (-.5)
End R124: 143 (-1.5)
End R125: 143 (0) - Labor Day
End R126: 144.5 (+1.5)
End R127: 142.5(-2)
End R128: 143 (+.5)
End R129: 142.5 (-.5)
End R130: 144 (+1.5)
End R131: 144(0)
End R132: 143 (-1)
End R133: 144 (+1) Thanksgiving
End R134: 143.5
End R135: 143.5
End R136: 143.5 Christmas and New Year - 2020
End R137: 144 (+.5) Dan's cancer diagnosis
End R138: 145 (+1)
End R139: 146 (+1)
End R140: 145.5 (-.5)
End R141: 145
End R142: 145.5 (+.5)
End R143: 143.5 (-2) - Dan hospitalized
End R144: 143(-.5)
End R145: 143.5 (+.5)
End R146: 145 (+1.5) - Problems with Dan's treatment
End R147: 144.5 (-.5)
End R148: 145.5 (+1)
End R149: 145 (-.5)
End R150: 144 (-1)
End R151: 145 (+1)
End R152: 144.5 (-.5)Dan started BCG at CC
End R153: 145.5 (+1)
End R154: 146.5 (+1)
End R155: 146 (-.5)
End R156: 147.5 (+1.5)Dan ill from BCG/flu, G hospitalized, retina flash, RP died
End R157: 147.5(0)
End R158: 147.5(0)
End R159: 147(-.5)
End R160: 147.5(+.5)Dan clear from treatment
End R161: 147.5(0) L had covid
End R162: 146(-1.5)
End R163: 145.5(-.5)
End R164: 145(-.5)
End R165: 146 (+1) Dan's final BCG Maint. Mary's Memorial
End R166: 145.5 (-.5) E Bday/Halloween party
End R167: 145
End R168: 146(+1)
End R169: 145.5 Thanksgiving
End R170: 145.5 Dan cleared at CC again
End R171: 145.5
End R172: 148 (+2.5) Christmas - 2021
End R173: 147(-1) Heart monitor placed
End R174: 147(0)
End R175: 146(-1)
End R176: 146(0)
End R177: 145.5(-.5)
End R178: 145.5(0)
End R179: 146.5(+1)
End R180: 145(-1.5)
End R181: 146(+1)
End R182: 147(+1)
End R183: 145.5(-1.5) Dad passed away 4/10/22
End R184: 146(+.5)
End R185: 146(0)
End R186: 148(+2) Stress eating
End R187: 149(+1) Prep for Dad's service
End R188: 149.5 (+.5) Celebration of Life for Dad
End R189: 149.5(0)
End R190: 149.5(0)
End R191: 151.5(+2) 4th of July
End R192: 151(-.5)
End R193: 149(-2)
End R194: 149(0)
End R195: 149(0) - Mark went missing
End R196: 152(+3) - Niagara Falls trip
End R197: 149
End R198: 150.5
End R199: 149
End R200: 150.5 - Ron deathly ill
End R201: 149.5 - Hospitalized with bigeminy
End R202: 147.5 - Fiona born, Cassie got custody
End R203: 146.5 - Heart issues
End R204: 146 - Failed Ablation
End R205: 146
End R206: 147 - Thanksgiving and Fiona home
End R207: 147
End R208: 148 - Birthday
End R209: 149.5 - Christmas, NYE, Cassie and Fiona get covid
End R210: 148.5
End R211: 149.5
End R212: 151
End R213: 147.5
End R214: 149
End R215: 149.5
End R216: 150.1 - New scale, Fiona sick
End R217: 151.4
End R218: 151.6
End R219: 152.3
End R220: 152.9
End R221: 152.9 - Fiona adoption, hospitalization
End R222: 153.2 - Ablation and home from hospital
End R223: 152.7
End R224: 152.9
End R225: 153.8
End R226: 154.9
End R227: 153.2
End R228: 152.5
End R229: 154.3
End R230: 153.6
End R231: 155.4
End R232: 154.5
End R233: 155.6
End R234: 155.6
End R235: 155.2

SW: 155.2

Date/weight/comment

9/19 - 154.3 - I need to keep drinking water, tracking food, and moving.
9/20 - 153.6 - I may bounce up tomorrow, but I haven't seen this number since July so I'm heading in the right direction. I just need to stick to my plan.
9/21 - 153.2 - I'm waiting for the bounce, but I'm very happy with my progress.
9/22 - 153.6 - There is the bounce. I'll be weighing and measuring all my food this weekend to make sure I stay on track. I know I've underestimated my food choices before by just eyeballing the measurements.
9/23 - 153.6 - I ate well last night and I've been measuring my food today. We are having hamburgers tonight, so I may show some bounce in the morning from that, but I know I'm staying within calories.
9/24 - 153.8 - OK, I've done well so far this weekend. I've been tracking all my food. I need to drink more water though.
9/25 - 154.1 - I stuck to my plan this weekend, just had a lot of sodium. I'll be drinking a lot of water today.
9/26 - 154.1 - All I can do is drink more water and hope for a whoosh.
9/27 - 153.6 - Fingers crossed my weight goes down even more for tomorrow.
9/28

Chapter_3 · September 2023

R236
My 6th Round

Good luck everyone! You inspire me!

F, 5’6”, almost 65 😉, Married, Retired. MawMaw Proud!

Starting R236 at 137lbs - (⬇️ 8lbs from 145 mid-July.) Not bad.

Goals: Relax, TRUST the process, Celebrate making healthy choices. Taste buds are overrated. NEVER let the ⚖️ impact my mood or determination.

UGW: Make choices to weigh 128 again & MAINTAIN.

🛑🎢
Adjusted Daily Goals:
70-80💦, Cal (1225-1325) Macros% 3-72-25, (Ketovore) 12k steps, Burn 600+ activity calories, 90+ Activity minutes.

Next 10 days: 12-3-30 3x and 🏋️‍♀️3x (I’ve been neglecting this, and it needs to be a top priority!)

R236⚖️: Let’s get the ⚖️ down 1.5- 2lbs to 135x! Relaxed but focused. Breathe and pause.

9/19 ⚖️ 137.0lbs 🤔(again!) Yesterday, 200+ exercise minutes, 1225 move calories, 18k+ steps. Crazy day. Woke up stiff but worked it out. Short walk this morning, then tennis again tonight. Probably will not reach anywhere near that activity today because I obviously overdid it yesterday. Trying to nap this afternoon - did not sleep well last night – too wound up. What do I need to keep doing or change while on this part of my journey?! I think I’m making progress, because the scale is not bothering me anymore… It is what it is I just have to keep focused and taking care of myself.

9/20 DNW Good day yesterday. ✅ 103 active min, 780 move calories, ✅macros, 1258 calories. 🚫 steps-just 9k. Finally slept well last night. Today: not sure yet what or how…. but will hit targets. No tennis so I’ll go on a hike/walk and maybe go to the gym for 12–3-30. 🏋️‍♀️today! Hoping to have a motivated/ grateful day. Oh, Even though I thought I had enough electrolytes yesterday, I had BAD leg cramps early this morning before I got up… It’s been a LONG time since I’ve had cramps, so I have to make sure I get enough, magnesium, potassium, and sodium everyday.

9/21 DNW Up too early. I had a crummy, crummy day out of nowhere yesterday. Not mindful or grateful. Just plain tired. NO 🚫 or few ✅. No gym. Overly tired still from Monday and Tuesday. A reminder to know my activity/exercise limits and to stay hydrated. Over-doing it Monday and Tuesday ruined my Wednesday but hopefully not today too. I hope I’m not petering out!!!! After lunch, I laid on the couch and vegged out. Zero energy. 1343 BAD calories and only 5k steps. My brain was also dead. I wasn’t prepared for the tiredness. At least I tracked my day. I want to have a better day today. Taking care of myself also means avoiding physical exhaustion. Feeling out-of-sorts but not terribly so. This morning: will reflect, journal and make a few positive plans. Just do it.
🛑🎢!!!

9/22 ⚖️ 135.8 👀
Is THIS my whoosh?! 😀I’ll take it! However… I’m experienced enough to know that it’ll disappear for the next ⚖️, so at least I’m slowly going in the right direction. Whoosh or no whoosh. Not feeling any kind of a “high” so that’s a form of winning and conquering the 🎢. Once again… I don’t want the scale to impact my emotions, commitment, or determination. Just keep with the plan and the process.✌️!

Yesterday: 1213 cal, 120 active min, 682 move cal burned, macros ✅. Was still tired yesterday. Wow. But I did manage to get my exercise minutes and 8k steps. Will do more today as I have more time AND I’m more rested. Enjoying my coffee and hoping to push to be more active this weekend. Just moving! DH just left - will be out of town till late Sunday night so I can enjoy a couple of days of “me” time. Will head to the grocery store after tennis this morning to plan my eats for the weekend.

9/23 DNW Almost forgot to post this morning so I guess that’s a good thing! Yesterday was just about a perfect day… attitude and discipline.
1270 cal, ✅ macros, 132 movement minutes 817 Movement calories. 9k steps. My steps have been off lately because I just haven’t felt like going for a long walk… Hoping I meet 12 K today! I’ve decided to up my protein again… been reading a lot about it. While DH is away this weekend I’m going full carnivore. Yesterday I had a big juicy ribeye. Half for lunch and half for dinner. 100% satisfied… And that’s it for the day! This morning, two eggs over easy with grated cheddar cheese on top and two pieces of “healthy”bacon… I’m ready for the day! If I feel good, I may keep it going… Spending the day with my grandson at his soccer matches… We’ll walk /circle the fields to get in my steps!

NSV- While the scale is not cooperating, as much as I had hoped, I can visually tell my body is changing… Not that much, but enough for me to notice. I’ve lost only eight or 9 pounds, but it looks like I’ve lost a little more… And I’m feeling really good!

9/24 DNW Enjoyable day yesterday. Did not get my steps in because I mistakenly wore flip-flops for the soccer matches and did not pack any walking shoes… Registered 6k steps.

I read up on health/nutrition yesterday, and I realize I am just NOT walking enough! I need to work walks into my day, 45-1hr in the morning and same in the evening no matter what my step count is in between … It’s just healthy! Will definitely pick up my strength training. Will try my best to do that this week and see how it goes! Yesterday I ate chuck steak, eggs, cheese & bacon = 1273 cal, 0 carbs, 40% protein, 60% fat. Feel 100% satiated and feel great! I enjoyed a wonderful day with my grandson! Hoping to weigh in the 135s tomorrow but if I don’t it’s no big deal… Sticking to my process!

Oh, an old friend is coming into town from Australia and we’re hosting a small gathering for her. Will be about 12 ladies with tons of food, libations and temptation… I will be strong!

9/25 ⚖️ 135.9 Yesterday I was strong throughout the party, but when my friend brought out the homemade Dolce Leche, I had to have one little bitty taste… Ended up having two tastes! So I’m Counting that as a win for calories, but I went off carnivore.
Did not walk yesterday. Will get back on track today.

NSV yesterday- My lady friends, “You look great… so thin”! I dressed right yesterday 😀😎🤣. Love my high-waisted jeans!

9/26 DNW played tennis twice yesterday-4 hrs on court and another match this morn. Hit 12.5k steps and want that again today. Still haven’t done treadmill 12-3-30 for a while. Did 🏋️‍♀️-only 15 min yesterday. I get bored. I had to really push myself to eat 1200 calories yesterday. Eggs, Chuck steak, cheese, my ACV drink and hot tea. TONS of water. I feel stong and determined! Because of two tennis matches, I didn’t walk extra. ALSO, it’s hard to get “moves” in for more movement on days I play tennis….. I need to strengthen and stretch! Will do that today. I’m challenging myself to get an established routine for strength training to complement moves. I’ve been seriously lax and I need to do that for long-term health.

9/27 DNW Yesterday: 13k steps ✅ 160 exercise minutes, burned 979 move cal, 1327 calories, macros in-line. Walked 2.0 mi with with DH after dinner. Did not work in extra strength training or 12-3-30. Too tired after tennis today. Still feeling strong. Hoping for some positive ⚖️ scale action tomorrow. Tennis again this morn then several days without…..Planning to get in 3-4 days of 4-5 mi walks, 💪🏻 🏋️‍♀️and 12-3-30! NGL- If no scale ⚖️ loss, I will definitely be sad, but not debilitatingly so.

NSV: I’ve been tracking EVERYTHING since mid July… I’m very proud of myself! It’s a great habit to have. I don’t track water because I know intuitively how much I’m drinking and it’s between 70 / 80 ounces a day. Pretty sure I can maintain this lifestyle but I would definitely like to have a treat every now and then… I need to figure out what that treat will be… I’m realizing it does NOT need to be food or drink!

9/28 ⚖️

Let’s do this! 💪🏻🙌🏻
🛑🎢!
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CamandJarvis · September 2023

tiabirdie56 wrote: »

@quiltingjaine, You are correct. Most doctors DO NOT want to help you if you are diabetic. Partly because people are complacent and believe they will always be diabetic. They will only help you if they realize you are helping yourself. Also, what I think is ludicrous, they tell you to lose weight, but eat carbs and not just fruit and vegetable carbs. My husband lost 10lbs last month and his doctor said that was too much. I told him it was not too much. BTW, SHE is overweight.

I had a pre-diabetes scare with my bloodwork increasing dramatically towards the diagnosis (I was getting bloodwork every 2 months at this point trying to pinpoint). My doctor told me all the things I knew NOT to do with diabetes. She, herself, is morbidly obese and has diabetes. Why in the world would I want to listen to her?! I did my own thing and my bloodwork is back down to where it was a decade ago. Whew. It's so scary the people who believe so thoroughly that the healthcare system is here to actually try to help/heal you... they could be helping you dig your own grave depending on the diagnosis/issue and it's heartbreaking. I listen to them and then do my own research, always. Second, third, and sometimes many more opinions.

I'm glad you and your husband made it work and came out healthier despite the false information provided by the docs. You're truly an inspiration.

itladyee · September 2023

Hi, I'm Charissa

Thank you, again, QuiltingJaine for hosting this challenge!

I am ready to get back on track. I can do this! Started this week by resuming my mandatory treadmill M-F 30 minute minimum!!

62 y/o female
OSW 2022-03 230.3
1SW 2023-01 221.8

Goals This Round per Day:
- Tracking to the best of my ability 🍎and staying under calorie budget (just say NO!)
- Water (Goal 64 oz/SS and 96oz M-F) : ✅
- Walk/Steps: 🚶🏽

Stats and Previous Rounds

HW: 230
CW: 217.4 as of 8/29/2023
Goal Weight #1 199 Target Date 4/1/2023 6/17/2023 10/01/2023 11/01/2023
Goal Weight #2 180 Target Date 6/10/2023 9/9/2023 12/30/2023 Let's hit #1 first

Goal Weight #3 160 Target Date 9/30/2023 3/31/2024
Goal Weight #4 150 Target Date 12/30/2023 5/30/2024

Round 210/1 SW: 221.8 EW: 220.6 Loss 1.2 Total Loss 1.2
Round 211/2 SW: 220.6 EW: 218.6 Loss 2.0 Total Loss 3.2
Round 212/3 SW: 218.6 EW: 216.6 Loss 2.0 Total Loss 5.2
Round 213/4 SW: 216.6 EW: 219.8 Gain -3.2 Total Loss 2.0 Yikes!
Round 214/5 SW: 219.8 EW: 219.4 Loss 0.4 Total Loss 2.4
Round 215/6 SW: 219.4 EW: 216.9 Loss 2.5 Total Loss 4.9
Round 216/7 SW: 216.9 EW: 219.5 Gain -2.6 Total Loss 2.3
Round 217/8 SW: 219.5 EW: 217.4 Loss 2.1 Total Loss 4.4
Round 218/9 SW: 217.4 EW: 221.7 Gain -2.6 Total Loss .1
Round 219/10 SW: 221.7 EW: 220.9 Loss 0.8 Total Loss .9
Round 220/11 SW: 220.9 EW: 218.9 Loss 2.0 Total Loss 2.9
Round 221/12 SW: 218.9 EW: 213.4 Loss 5.5 Total Loss 8.4
Round 222/13 SW: 213.4 EW: 216.9 Gain 3.5 Total Loss 4.9
Round 223/14 SW: 216.9 EW: 214.5 Loss 2.4 Total Loss 7.3
Round 224/15 SW: 214.5 EW: 214.0 Loss 0.5 Total Loss 7.8
Round 225/16 SW: 214.0 EW: 213.6 Loss 0.4 Total Loss 8.2
Round 226/17 SW: 213.6 EW: 214.7 Gain 1.1 Total Loss 7.1
Round 227/18 SW: 214.7 EW: 212.7 Loss 2.0 Total Loss 9.1
Round 228/19 SW: 212.7 EW: 213.8 Gain 1.1 Total Loss 8.00 * Holiday, 6 days vac- last home weigh in
Round 229/20 SW: 213.8 EW: 215.2 Gain 1.4 Total Loss 6.6 A bit of a setback
Round 230/21 SW: 215.2 EW: 213.8 Loss 1.4 Total Loss 8.0 simply lost what I gained
Round 231/22 SW: 213.8 EW: 215.1 Gain 1.4 Total Loss 6.7
Round 232/23 SW: 215.1 EW: 215.1 Loss 0.0 Total Loss 6.7
Round 233/24 SW: 215.1 EW: 217.4 Gain 2.3 Total Loss 4.4
Round 234/25 SW: 217.4 EW: 214.7 Loss 2.7 Total Loss 7.1
Round 235/26 SW: 214.7 EW: 214.5 Loss .2 Total Loss 7.3

SW: 214.5

9/19 214.5
9/20 215.5
9/21 215.9
9/22 216.5
9/23 215.5
9/24 DNW
9/25 215.9
9/26 216
9/27 215.9 Oh, well....round 236? I succeeded with getting back on the treadmill but haven't reeled in the meal selections. Not necessarily over in calories but not the best of food choices.
9/28

SheilaBoneham · September 2023

🍂🌻☕️🍁📚🍂

📆 2015–2023

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

2023 Rounds
R209 01/01/23: end weight 178.6. Ave calories — who knows? I didn’t bother with the holidays.
R210 01/11/23: end weight 176.2 (-2.4). Ave calories 1102. No after-dinner snacking!
R211 01/21/23: end weight 176.8 (+.6).
R212 01/31/23: end weight 177.6 (+.8).
R213 02/10/23: end weight 178 (+.4)
R214 02/20/23: end weight 178 (+/-0).
R215 03/02/23: end weight 180 (+2 ☹️)
R216 03/12/23: end weight 178.8 (-1.2)
R217 03/22/23: end weight 178.8 (+/-0).
R218 04/01/23: end weight 182.8 (+4).
R219 04/11/23: end weight 183.4 (+.6).
R220 04/21/23: end weight 182.2 (-1.2)
R221 05/01/23: end weight 183.2 (+1).
R222 05/11/23: end weight 184 (+.8).
R223 05/21/23: end weight 184 (+/-0).
R224 05/31/23: end weight 184 (+/-0).
R225 06/10/23: end weight 183 (-1).
R226 06/20/23: end weight 183.6 (+.6).
R227 06/30/23: end weight 183 (-.6).
R228 07/10/23: end weight 184 (+1)
R229 07/20/23: end weight 183 (-1)
R230 07/30/23: end weight 185 (+2 😡)
R231 08/09/23: end weight 185 (+/- 0)
R232 08/19/23: end weight 185.8 😡
R233 08/29/23: end weight 185.6
R234 09/08/23: end weight 186.4

R235 09/18/23: end weight 185.8

Goals— *178 by 12-31-23. *150 by 12-31-24. *130 by 12-31-25.

Day, Weight, Comment

9/19 - 186.4
Yeah, I figured I’d bounce back up. But I’m determined to get out of the 6s for good this round. As autumn settles in I want to retry some things that have calmed me, grounded me, and “filled me up,” as my friend Cait puts it—a serious writing schedule, long daily walks, regular meditation, maybe some painting, and, of course!, knitting. I’ve felt adrift for quite awhile—since before Covid (probably since we moved from NC to OR in 2016 and then to our current place in IN 9 months later) but the isolation really pushed me out to sea and I’ve never gotten my mojo back. I think that’s part of why I eat emotionally—to fill the empty places. Part of me wants to go sleep for about a week, but another part wants to feel I’m accomplishing something. The “old” things I named might not be the right things for me now, but I need to find out, then let go to open the space physically and emotionally. I feel I need to reassess some of my people, too. Does any of this make sense? And let me say many thanks to this beautiful, supportive, non-judgmental group! Thanks for letting me sound off and for posting your own “we are not alone” posts. ❤️

9/20 - 186
I made a little start on the “new me” yesterday by meditating for 20 minutes and unfollowing a few people on FB so their annoying posts won’t show up in my feed. I also decided to bury the ashes of my past dogs in my garden. This probably sounds weird to some people, but I have 11 boxes of cremains, some of them 20+ years old, in my closet. Eleven beloved dogs and competition partners. But I realize that when I die, and especially if DH is also gone, whoever cleans things out will throw them in the trash. Besides, it may not be spiritually healthy to have dead things in the house (Feng Shui advises against dried flowers). They all loved playing in my various gardens over the years, so that’s where they can play and rest, still close by. I’m sure I’ll be a blubbering mess by the time I’m finished, but the turning of the year seems like the right time for such ceremony. Ok, off to walk, then on with the day.

9/21 - 186
I didn’t accomplish much yesterday and decided that’s okay. I’m going to lunch with a friend, but plan to behave myself, and DH and I already agreed on “fend for yourself” for dinner, so I’ll make my lunch work for both meals. My friend and I have a favorite diner, so I’ll get one of their healthy breakfasts or a Greek salad. Thanks to those who commented supportively on my last two posts. Much appreciated.

9/22 - 187
Ooops! My friend switched things up and we went to Cracker Barrel. I had eggs and bacon but sadly chose biscuits and gravy for my side—I don’t even like CB’s biscuits and gravy very much! Jeesh. That set me on a slide and I ate much more than I’d planned last night. Gaaa. Why do I do this? Anyway, to compensate, I walked an hour before breakfast and now I’m starting on that closet I mentioned on Wednesday.

9/23 - 187.6
My calories were on target yesterday, so this is backlash from Thursday. I’ll get rid of it! Happy 🍁 Autumn, everyone in the northern hemisphere!

9/24 - 187.8
Aaaacccccckkkkkk. A memory came up in Facebook this morning—7 years ago I hit my WW goal weight. The post mentions walking, running, swimming, weight training as well as calories. I think I know what my current problem is….

9/25 - 187
I can’t believe I’ve gained almost 10 pounds since the end of 2022. Disgusting. So my primary goal is to lose those 8.6 pounds by Dec. 31. My secondary goal is to round that up to -10 pounds by then. I don’t usually like to set goals in pounds because I can’t control the outcome, only my behavior, but I think I need to think in numbers. Beyond that, I have to get back to a healthy weight and stop kidding myself about it. I’m off now for a walk. Planning to talk to DH later about the amount of pasta we (I) eat—he does most of the cooking, and pasta is his go to. And now I’m off for a walk in one of my favorite parks.

9/26 - 187
Yesterday was good, and I have today all planned. I’m meeting a friend for lunch, have checked the menu and will be getting either low-cal soup or a low-cal salad (some of the restaurant’s salads are 800-1000 calories). Tonight I’m making sea scallop bisque, which isn’t really low cal, but is delicious and extremely satisfying. DH has been asking for for a while. So I should keep my calories within bounds. I’m leaving early for lunch to go for a walk in a park on the way. Win-win!

9/27 - 188
Ohforheavenssake! I did not overeat yesterday, although the soup I had at lunch out was salty. But still! Oh, well, today’s a new day. And a rainy one, finally. I’m inclined to curl up with a book for the rest of the morning. Or start seaming together the pieces of a sweater for DH. That’s all that’s left to do, but not my favorite thing. I’m just feeling lazy. And @SModa61, I’m so envious—my mom was from Kilsyth, which is between Glasgow and Stirling, and I haven’t been for a visit in way too long. Enjoy! Post a photo or two!

9/28 -

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pezhed · September 2023

SW Round 236: 127.4
GW Round 236: 125.0
Non-scale goals (tracked for the previous day):
💧minimum 64oz of water 9/10 days
✏️ track intake 4/10 days (setting this one low since I have been so bad about this lately)
💪🏻 work out 8/10 days
⏰ intermittent fast 16 hours 7/10 days

9/19 - 💧💪🏻 128.0. Alright alright, time to rein it in. Gave myself enough leeway with the half marathon (thanks all for the congratulatory words!!!). Hopefully some of this is water. Recovery is over so time to get back on track. Today will be an endurance Peloton ride and probably a dog walk since my husband couldn’t do it before he went to work.

9/20 - ✏️💧💪🏻 126.8. Phew, got rid of some of the water my carbs were holding on to, and I managed to actually track yesterday, though admittedly I tracked dinner this morning. Better than never thinking about it at least. I was supposed to be doing a cycling-only challenge now but I accidentally selected the 2 rides/2 runs option on the website, so now I'm due for an interval run today. It's basically the last thing I want to do, haha. Ah well. Hoping to stack it with some upper body strength. I can't seem to build much arm strength and always have to life below the weight the Peloton classes call for, so I really need to make sure I'm doing some arms/chest/back training each week.

9/21 - ✏️💧💪🏻⏰ 126.6. Overdid it a bit yesterday but I'm glad I tracked. Going to stay the course today and make sure I get that water in. I've been cutting it close and not paying too much attention. My husband seems to have left the dog walking to me this week so I guess I'll be doing that today, as well as a 30-minute Peloton ride. At least the weather is nice and the doggies will get me outside. I would really like to lose a couple pounds in the next month before my friend's wedding in Colorado! I'll be seeing a lot of people I haven't seen in a long time, so it seems like a good motivator to look and feel my best & most confident. I also want to be in good cardiovascular shape for hiking and/or running at a higher altitude, so I need to keep moving!

9/22 - 💪🏻⏰ 126.4. Missed a couple of my non-scale goals yesterday so I want to make sure I hit those today! So thankful it's Friday. This week has felt LONG and I'm not sure why. I have some fitness-related analysis paralysis today. I have a 45-minute endurance run on the schedule. I'd rather sneak out for a mountain bike ride at lunch time. But also I feel like I could use a rest day. Decisions, decisions.

9/23 - ✏️💪🏻⏰125.8ish
9/24 - 128.4

9/25 - 💪🏻128.4. Weekend damage is done. One day I'll stop sabotaging myself over the weekends but that didn't happen for this one. We had a bunch of people over yesterday and made pizza and wings while semi-watching the Buffalo Bills football game - thankfully it was a very boring game as cooking and child-minding took a lot of our attention. Plenty of beer was consumed, too. Hoping a lot of this is retained water. Gonna hit all of my non-scale goals today to start the recovery.

9/26 - ✏️💪🏻⏰💧 126.8. I think this will spike tomorrow. Yesterday ended up being awful health-and-fitness-wise. I missed my workout because someone came to fix our well (we get both town and well water so it wasn't an emergency, but I am glad to have the water that goes to the refrigerator back in action because the well water tastes SO much better) at the exact time I was about to work out. I did 10 minutes of barre right before they got here so I'm giving myself credit for working out, BUT it wasn't great. Today I'm not sure how I'm going to work it in either. Our cleaner is coming, which I need to prep for in between work, the well people are coming back, and the dogs need a walk, so the walk may end up being my only exercise. Oh and we also got food from Sonic last night, and I did not hold back. There are literally no lower-calorie options there, so I just gave up and had a big chili dog. I even got a limeade. I don't know why. I ended the day 850ish over calories, but at least I attempted to track?? Today will be better!

9/27 - 💪🏻⏰ DNW. Not sure if I actually forgot to weigh or just didn't want to know. I'm having a tough week emotionally. Could be PMS, but I don't even know when my cycle begins or ends anymore. I got an IUD at the beginning of the month and I've had at least spotting every day since. If I don't see improvement by this time next month I'm having it removed. I was sooo snacky yesterday and craved carbs and sugar. Trying to rein it in today. I prepped a pot roast for dinner and got it going in the slow cooker so dinner is planned! Gonna get on the Peloton bike today for 45 minutes and also get some work done.
9/28

deepwoodslady · September 2023

Round 236

MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 63 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 193 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
R235 EW= 190.4
R236 EW= TBD

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

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)

R234 (08/30/23 thru 09/08/23) = -0.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 192.0)

R235 (09/09/23 thru 09/18/23) = -1.6 LOST (Ending Weight 190.4)

R236 (09/19/23 thru 09/28/23) = -xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)

Day/Weight/Comment
09/18 …..190.4….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND

09/19 -190.0- (Trend weight 191.9)
09/20 -189.2- (Trend weight 191.7)

09/21 -187.6- (Trend weight 191.2)

09/22 -188.0- (Trend weight 190.9)

09/23 -187.8- (Trend weight 190.6)

09/24 -DNW- (Trend weight DNW

09/25 -188.8- (Trend weight 190.4)

09/26 -187.6- (Trend weight 190.1) It was a very good food day yesterday. I took it a bit easy on the exercise because I hadn’t felt very well the night before with my glucose being normal but feeling so low to me (I’m not used to it being in the “normal” range). I did get on the exercise bike but just strolled leisurely, nothing intense. I find at times, especially when watching my carbs, that I have a hard time getting in enough calories. Even though healthy fat foods are higher in calories, this is still the case. I worked hard to tweak my MFP food logging and fit in what I needed. The goal is to keep it more on the healthy side, and not just anything to make the numbers work. I don’t want my metabolism to slow down so it’s important that I get the calories as correct as possible. I’m still experimenting with the zig-zag for the weight loss. So far it’s going okay. The NSV for today is that my clothing is fitting like it’s supposed to, I’m not squeezed in or poured into the new lower sizes I’ve changed into over the past year. I need to start measuring again. Maybe I’ll start at the beginning of the month or thereabouts.

09/27 -187.6- (Trend weight 189.8) I didn’t expect the scale to go down every single day and today it complied. My trend weight, however, continues to drop and I know I’m on the right path here. Yesterday was a good day and today will be another good one. I’ll be taking my son to his hair appointment later. I will get him some fast food carry out (he is used to dinner afterward) and I will eat my zucchini boats that I have planned for dinner. I’m feeling pretty strong today and pretty good about how things are going overall.

09/28 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)

Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s

tiabirdie56 · September 2023

@deepwoodslady, It's shameful how many of the doctors and nutritionists just go along to get along, all to the detriment of the patient. I understand they have a tremendous patient load and its easier to just write prescriptions. BUT, when you have a patient that wants to learn what to do to improve their health, HELP THEM. Honestly, my husband fought against me and my advice. He told me I wasn't a doctor and the doctor knows what he's doing. I told him MAYBE. He got angry. I then told him your doctor is not diabetic, YOU ARE. Do you really think he cares? He prescribes you medication and then you're on your own. DH had a different doctor in the beginning and this man was not about helping him, because he knew that a lot of diabetics don't try to improve their situation. They just want the medication so they can continue on with their poor diets. His new doctor does care and has monitored him since May through his daily transmitting of his glucose readings. She still has a few old notions though, like the loss of 10lbs in a month. He's very obese and 10lbs a month is currently not too much. My husband messed up at the end of 2022. He was diagnosed prediabetic early in 2022. He was eating a lot of junk. I told him to eat only what I give him. He did it and lost 40lbs in 5 months. Then he began to eat the wrong things again and stopped losing weight. So, him being diagnosed as diabetic, having to take insulin and being told to eat the type of carbs that got him to this point in the first place was very frustrating and stressful for me.

Also, DH's doctor does not ask him what his diet is. She just tells him to continue doing what you are doing. I greatly appreciate that😊 You have to take your health in your own hands.

AND CONGRATS! CONGRATS! CONGRATS! on reaching the 180's! I think you'll certainly be back to the 170's soon.❤️

enlightenme3 · September 2023

Round 236 (my 69th)
September 19, 2023 - September 28, 2023
Female, 5’7”
HW: 181 pounds (Dec 30, 2019)
Previous Rounds:

R164 SW: 164.7, EW: 162.3
R165 EW: 161.2
R166 EW: 157.4
R167 EW: 157.0
R168 EW: 153.7
R169 EW: 154.3 - Thanksgiving week
R170 EW: 149.9
R171 EW: 151.0 - Travel almost the entire round
R172 EW: 149.7 - Christmas holidays
R173 EW: 148.6
R174 EW: 146.8
R175 EW: 145.5
R176 EW: 143.5
R177 EW: 142.4
R178 EW: 140.2
R179 EW: 139.6
R180 EW: 137.6
R181 EW: 135.6
R182 EW: 136.2
R183 EW: 134.9
R184 EW: 134.9
R185 EW: 135.4
R186 EW: 132.7
R187 EW: 132.1
R188 EW: 133.2
R189 EW: 133.8
R190 EW: 134.3
R191 EW: 132.5
R192 EW: 132.9
R193 EW: 132.5
R194 EW: 133.4
R195 EW: 132.7
R196 EW: 133.6
R197 EW: 134.9
R198 EW: 132.3
R199 EW: 130.7
R200 EW: 130.5
R201 EW: 130.7 (last weigh-in before traveling)
R202 EW: 134.5
R203 EW: 132.9
R204 EW: 134.0
R205 EW: 132.7
R206 EW: 133.2
R207 EW: 134.0
R208 EW: 134.5
R209 EW: 134.3
R210 EW: 131.8
R211 EW: 131.3
R212 EW: 132.9
R213 EW: 131.6
R214 EW: 132.5
R215 EW: 132.5
R216 EW: 132.9 (last weigh-in before traveling)
R217 EW: 130.3
R218 EW: 132.5
R219 EW: 130.7
R220 EW: 131.0 (last weigh-in before traveling)
R221 EW: 131.2 (DD wedding/travel)
R222 EW: 130.5
R223 EW: 133.4
R224 EW: 132.9
R225 EW: 132.9
R226 EW: 132.7
R227 EW: 132.9
R228 EW: 132.5
R229 EW: 133.8
R230 EW: 133.4
R231 EW: 134.0
R232 EW: 132.1
R233 EW: 131.6 (last weigh-in before traveling)
R236 EW: XXX.X

RSW: 134.3 pounds 8/18/23, EO Round 235)
RGW: < 135.0 pounds
UGW: 130-135 pound range

Day/Weight/Comment
9/19: 133.8 -
9/10: 133.2 -
9/21: 134.3 - I took a couple of rounds off because I was traveling for a majority of them and hand no scale. I’ve been having difficulty getting back into the groove of things since I’ve been back and found that the daily reporting here helps me focus on what I need to do.
9/22: 133.4 -
9/23: 134.7 -
9/24: 134.9 -
9/25: 134.9 -
9/26: 133.4 -
9/27: 133.2 -
9/28: -

Total round weight loss/gain to date from EO last round: - 1.1 pounds

Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 236

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