Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 236

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  • quiltingjaine
    quiltingjaine Posts: 5,984 Member
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    Female 5’1” Age 73 years
    Started Keto WOE 7/17/17 (mid-Rnd 10)
    *Travel - no scale part of the time
    HWE 197.0 (2/2008)
    Weight on 1/17/17 174.5
    OGW 137 (set by WW 2008, WW goal 1985 was 126) UGW was 125 (HS weight 1968)

    👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE👍👍
    Rnd 7 167.0 to Rnd 17 155.5
    To Rnd 27 146*
    To Rnd 37 139.0
    To Rnd 47 133.5*
    To Rnd 57 131.5
    To Rnd 67 128.0
    To Rnd 77 125.0
    To Rnd 87 121.0*
    To Rnd 97 121.0
    To Rnd 107 122.0
    To Rnd 117 116.0
    To Rnd 127 117.0
    To Rnd 137 117.0
    To Rnd 147 116.0 🙌
    To Rnd 157 115.5
    To Rnd 167 119.4
    To Rnd 177 118.3
    To Rnd 187 120.0 AW 119.6
    To Rnd 197 121.5 AW 119.15
    To Rnd 207 123.5 AW 125.0
    To Rnd 217 126.5 AW 127.15
    To Rnd 227 127.5 AW 128.65
    SW RND 228 129.0 AW 127.65
    SW RND 229 128.5 NO AVG WT**
    SW RND 230 133.0 AW 129.55
    SW RND 231 129.5 AW 129.4
    SW RND 232 128.5 AW 128.9
    SW RND 233 130.5 AW 129.6
    SW RND 234 129.5 AW 129.4
    SW RND 235 128.0 AW 129.0

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    SW RND 236 130.0 AW 128.65
    9/19 129.0 Today I will begin a fast after we eat early lunch. DH has cards at noon, takes a friend to the doctor at 4 and has a meeting at 5 (he’ll be late due to earlier commitment) that should be over by 7. Today it is supposed to be 97F (36C) so it is finally cooling off here. The next 2 weeks show all temps below 90. Maybe I should make getting to the gym my goal this round!
    9/20 129.0 Community bingo tonight. And regarding the upcoming temps - 8 of the next 14 days now show 90 or higher. Not complaining-those are much better than 100+ but the direct sun is brutal.
    9/21 129.5 I should have skipped the BINGO “meal” - I ate a fried chicken breast and ice cream sandwich and passed on the sweetened cole slaw. My macros were almost perfect after my portion of leftover lasagna. “Just like the real thing” lasagna -Peace Love and Low Carbhttps://peaceloveandlowcarb.com › ..."Just Like the Real Thing" Keto Lasagna
    9/22 128.5 Fasted most of the day and was very low calorie-less than 400 for the day. I wasn’t hungry so I didn’t eat.
    9/23 128.5 Out to b-b-q yesterday for OMAD. I stopped myself before I felt stuffed. They sprinkle some seasoning mix on before serving and that tasted really salty to me. 🤷‍♀️ Not concerned.
    9/24 129.0 Ate to my plan but had a vodka and seltzer. 4 oz beef brisket, 1.5 ounces of cheese. No TMIx3, tomorrow is my art quilt group. Today Great Greek.
    9/25 128.5 Art Quilts, etc today It was a good day
    9/26 128.5 I’m satisfied with this. I may have my head around it finally.
    9/27 128.0
    9/28 128.0 Going to breakfast with DH and our friend.
  • SheilaBoneham
    SheilaBoneham Posts: 3,094 Member
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    🍂🌻☕️🍁📚🍂

    📆 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 - 188
    Darn it. Ok, next round, I hope. I’m really not sure why I gained this round. I had one day early on of excess calories, and haven’t shaken them off.

    🍁


  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 11,325 Member
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    @justanotherjen13 and @quiltingjaine

    I tried the elliptical machine when I was going to cardiac rehab last winter. I got on like a 30 year old and lasted about 3 minutes then got off like the 60 year old that I am. It looked so much easier than it was!
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 11,325 Member
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    Round 236

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    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= 188.4


    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) = -2.0 LOST (Ending Weight 188.4)

    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)

    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 -188.4- (Trend weight 189.7) Hey look! I marked off my 190’s on my colorful chart. This is not the first time I’ve done this so I hope it sticks this time. I had an unexpected and unfair reading on the scale today so I’m having my hissy fit about now. My food was on point and my exercise was good yesterday. I slept well and my TMI was okay. No explanation for it but again, it’s never linear so I’ll have to take my peaks with my valleys on this journey. I am down two pounds this round which still meets my simple goal so I am pleased about that. I am so impressed by all of you. Your ambitions, your accomplishments, your ideas, your lifestyles, your desire for good health. I continue to learn so much from you all. I will see you all in the next round.


    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
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,052 Member
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    End Round 236~Tue Sept 19 2023 ~ Thu Sep 28 2023

    Round 236
    Sep 19 2023 ~ Sep 28 2023

    My name is Tish.
    Age: 67
    Height: 5'7.5"
    USW: 260
    2023 Start Wgt:Don't know(Jan1)
    CW:195
    RG: 80ozs to 96ozs water

    ●Mon-Sep 18 -∆196.8●
    ▪︎Day1▪Tu•Sep 19- ¤195
    (Mo• 79g Prot; 64ozs water)

    ▪︎Day2▪We•Sep 20- ¤196
    (Tu• 53g Prot; 64ozs water)

    ▪︎Day3•Th•Sep 21- ¤DNW
    (We•53g Prot; 64ozs water)

    ▪︎Day4•Fr•Sep 22-¤195.6
    (Th•97g Prot; 64ozs water)

    ▪︎Day5•Sa•Sep 23- ¤DNW
    (Fr•63g Prot; 48ozs water)

    ▪︎Day6▪Su•Sep 24- ¤DNW
    (Sa•34g Prot; 64ozs water)

    ▪︎Day7▪Mo•Sep 25-¤DNW
    (Su•31g Prot; 32ozs water)

    ▪︎Day8▪Tue•Sep 26-¤194
    (Mo•g Prot; ozs water)

    ▪︎Day9•We•Sep 27-¤DNW
    (Tu•41g Prot; 80ozs water)

    ■Day10•Th•Sep 28-¤196
    (We• 39g Prot; 64ozs water)     Salty potato chips maybe but sodium was way under limit

    Intermittent Fasting
    ●9/18•11:30am-15.5hrs/7pm●
    19▪︎1/Tue•10:30am-15.5hrs/2pm/7pm
    20▪︎2/Wed•1:30pm-18.5hrs/7pm
    21▪︎3/Thu•11:30am-16.5hrs/7pm
    22▪︎4/Fri•12:30pm-17.5hrs/8:30pm
    23▪︎5/Sat•12:30pm-16hrs/
    24▪︎6/Sun•No data
    25▪︎7/Mon•7:30pm
    26▪︎8/Tue•12:15pm-16.75hrs/6:30pm
    27▪︎9/Wed•1pm-18.5hrs/6:30pm
    ●Th▪︎9/28●

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

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

    {Round 136 - 215 EW}Dec 31 2020(1/01)
    ????
    ▪︎2021▪︎
    {Round 137-209.8 EW}Jan 11 2021
    {Round 138- 209.5 EW}Jan 21 2021
    {Round 139- DNW EW}Jan 31 2021
    {Round 140- EW}Feb 10 2021
    {Round 141- 211 EW}Feb 20 2021
    {Round 142- 215 EW}Mar 2 2021
    {Round 143- 215 EW}Mar 12 2021
    {Round 144- 215 EW}Mar 22 2021
    {Round 145- 214.3 EW}April 2 2021
    {Round 146- DNW EW}April 11 2021
    {Round 147 - 216 EW}April 21 2021
    {Round 148 - 216.3 EW}May 01 2021
    {Round 149 - DNW EW}May 11 2021
    {Round 150 - 216.7 EW}May 21 2021
    {Round 151 - DNW EW}May 31 2021
    {Round 152 - 216.2 EW}June 10 2021
    Round 153 - 215.6 EW}June 20 2021
    Round 154 - 216 EW}June 30 2021⬅
    Round 155 - 212.6 EW}July 10 2021
    Round 156 - 209.4 EW}July 20 2021
    Round 157 - 208.8 EW}July 30 2021
    (???? is diet break)
    Round 158 - 206.6 EW}Aug 9 2021
    Round 159 - 204.6 EW}Aug 19 2021
    ????Round 160 - 202.6 EW}Aug 29 2021
    Round 161 - 200 EW}Sep 8 2021
    Round 162 -196.8 EW}Sep 18 2021
    Round 163 - 198 EW}Sep 28 2021
    Round 164 - 197.6 EW}Oct 8 2021
    Round 165 - 195.2 EW}Oct 18 2021
    Round 166 - 197.6 EW}Oct 28 2021
    Round 167 - 197.4 EW}Nov 7 2021
    Round 168 - 198 EW}Nov 17 2021
    ~illness spanning next 4 rounds~
    Round 169 - DNW EW}Nov 27 2021
    Round 170 - 188.2 EW}Dec 7 2021
    Round 171 - 189 EW}Dec 17 2021
    Round 172 - 191 EW}Dec 27 2021
    ▪︎2022▪︎
    Round 173 - 193.6 EW}Jan 6 2022
    Round 174 - 194 EW}Jan 16 2022
    Round 175 - 196 EW}Jan 26 2022
    Round 176 - 197.8 EW}Feb 5 2022
    Round 177 - 199 EW}Feb 15 2022
    Round 178 - 199 EW}Feb 25 2022
    Round 179- 205 EW}Mar 7 2022
    •March 15, 2002- 202.5lbs
    Round 180- 203 EW}Mar 17 2022
    ▪︎2023▪︎
    Round 210- 210.4 EW}Jan 11 2023
    Round 211- 211.7 EW} Jan 21 2023
    Round 212- 212.5 EW} Jan 31 2023
    Round 213- 215 EW} Feb 10 2023
    Round 214- 212 EW} Feb 20 2023
    Round 215- 211.8 EW} Mar 2 2023
    Round 216- 212.6 EW} Mar 12 2023
    Round 217- 209.3EW} Mar 22 2023
    Round 218- 208 EW} Apr 1 2023
    Round 219- 206.8 EW} Apr 11 2023
    Round 220- 202.9 EW} Apr 21 2023
    Round 221- 203.7 EW} May 1 2023
    Round 222- 203 EW} May 11 2023
    Round 223- 202 EW} May 21 2023
    Round 224- 201.6 EW} May 31 2023
    Round 225- 200.3 EW} Jun 10 2023
    Round 226- 199.6 EW} Jun 20 2023
    Round 227- 199 EW} Jun 30 2023
    Round 228- 198.1 EW} Jul 10 2023
    Round 229- 196 EW} Jul 20 2023
    Round 230- 195 EW} Jul 30 2023
    Round 231- 195 EW} Aug 9 2023
    Round 232- 196 EW} Aug 19 2023
    Round 233- 193.5 EW} Aug 29 2023
    Round 234- 195.5 EW} Sep 8 2023
    Round 235- 196.8 EW} Sep 18 2023
    Round 236- EW} Sep 28 2023
  • jspecies11
    jspecies11 Posts: 1,062 Member
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    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#
    9/28 130.6# movie popcorn :s
  • justanotherjen13
    justanotherjen13 Posts: 419 Member
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    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 - 242.6 - 2.52 miles (walk) - 3.8 miles (bike) - I finally got below 243! Took me 10 freaking days but I got there. I tried the elliptical machine at the gym today because a guy was using the treadmill I wanted. OMG, that is rough. I made it about 2.5 minutes and was just dying. I pushed until I finished a full 3 minutes but I slowed way down. It was embarrassing, lol. I think I'll try to do 2 minutes each day and work up to longer periods. It was brutal. I had muscles aching that I forgot I had. Thankfully the guy left by then so I could just switch to the treadmill where I walked a flat track for 1.42 miles varying the pace between 2.5 and 2.7mph. Then I took an extra long way home because it had stopped raining and the cool air felt nice.

    9/28 - 243.0 - 3.21 miles - It rained hard all morning but when I left for my walk around 10:45am, it was beautiful out so I decided to just do my route around the neighborhood instead of spending an hour at the gym. It was very pleasant.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,469 Member
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    JGM10Ds Round 236
    🦋🐞🍓🦋🪲🦋🍓🐞🦋
    🦋🪲SEPTEMBER 2023     🪲🦋
    🦋🐞🍓🦋🪲🦋🍓🐞🦋
    • In Maintenance since July 2019
    • Smart BMI - optimal weight.
    • Muscle/Fat %ages in normal range
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    Just because Covid restrictions aren’t compulsory doesn’t mean they’re not necessary.
    😷Take care! Stay safe!😷
    September focus:
    * maintain weight < 140 (I have been maintaining since July 2019)
    * Maintain Daily Solid Habits
    I liked this so much I'm borrowing it.
    Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
    220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180's; 170's; 160's; 150's; 140's; 130's

    🔹Posting weight and comments each evening.
    Stats
    Terri: Female; 77; Northern Ireland; married > 57 years; ex Maths teacher; volunteer group leader for U3A (University of the Third Age - life-long learning charity)
    SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
    LW: 130.9(14 March 2023)
    GW: < 140
    I am - MINDFUL - of making heathy choices
    to - MAXIMISE - the achievement of my goals!
    Giving up is NOT an option! I KNOW I am doing this!
    JGM10Ds ROUND 236
    Round 235: EW: 134.9
    Day/Weight/Comment
    19/09: 135.0: Daily Habits💎
    20/09: 134.9: Daily Habits💎
    21/09: 135.2: Daily Habits💎
    22/09: 134.9: Daily Habits💎
    23/09: 134.8: Daily Habits💎
    24/09: 135.0: Daily Habits💎
    25/09: 135.1: Daily Habits💎
    26/09: 134.8: Daily Habits💎
    27/09: 135.0: Daily Habits💎
    28/09: 135.2: Daily Habits💎
    Solid Habits - 2023
    Update - September 2023 >
    1. Log ALL CI/CO (Daily) s
    2. Stay under goal (Daily)
    3. Balance macros/micros (Daily)
    4. Hydrate adequately (Daily)
    5. Choose healthy options (Daily)
    6. Steps > 5500 (Daily)
    7. Stretch before/after workouts
    8. 15+ minutes Cardio > 5 days a week
    9. 15+ mins Strength > 5 days a week
    10. 15+ mins Flexibility > 5 days a week
    11. Fitbit Zone minutes > 25
    12. Practice self-care (Daily)
    13. Stay up to date with accounts (monthly)
    14. Mindfulness Practice/meditation ((Daily - morning/evening)
    15. 1 > 15 mins Declutter sessions (Daily)
    16. Be creative
    17. Purchase essential items only
    18. Read a book > 15 mins
    19. Work on ongoing craft projects
    20. Learn something new
    21. Develop Healthy Habits
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    THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.
    REMINDERS: One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you.
    • Daily weight fluctuations are normal, and can be as much as 2 lbs a day for no apparent reason.
    • A general downward trend is what we are looking for.
    • Eating out can cause apparent weight gain because of high sodium levels, but usually goes quickly. Drinking extra water helps with this.
    • The human body does not react instantly to what we do to it. Sometimes it can take several days to see results.
    • Plateaus are a normal part of the process. The body is consolidating and adapting to your new way of eating/exercising.
    • The closer you get to your goal weight, the more difficult it becomes to lose weight, as your body becomes more efficient at using what you feed it.
    • When you exercise you build muscle, which takes up less space than fat, so use measurements as well as weight to assess your progress.
    • Getting/Staying fit and healthy requires a lifestyle change for most people.
    Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!



  • crhillis
    crhillis Posts: 34 Member
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    Total weightloss for this round= 3 lbs 👍🏻

    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
    9/28: 154.2
  • itladyee
    itladyee Posts: 4,382 Member
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    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
    Spoiler
    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
    Round 236/27 SW: 214.7 EW: 216 Gain 1.3 Total Loss 6.0

    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 236 237? 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.
    9/28 216 it's a wrap!
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,480 Member
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    Thank you, @quiltingjaine !
    73 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
    ...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
    Heaviest: 192.2
    Round GW: 148.0
    UGW: 140.0
    09/17 - 148.5 at 7:30 a.m. ...zero...zero...zero...
    09/18 - 150.1 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day/Weight/Comment
    09/19 - 150.0 at 5:45 a.m. ...3.44 miles in 63 mins then Grandson Duty
    09/20 - 150.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer then made soup
    09/21 - 150.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...3.57 miles in 65 mins then Grandson Duty
    09/22 - 151.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    09/23 - 148.9 at 7:50 a.m. ...5.87 miles in 111 mins then both Grandsons for a while
    09/24 - 148.9 at 8:00 a.m. ...zero...zero...zero...
    09/25 - 149.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    09/26 - 148.8 at 5:30 a.m. ...3.48 miles in 64 mins then Grandson Duty
    09/27 - 150.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    09/28 - 149.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...3.49 miles in 64 mins then Grandson Duty
    Good luck everyone!
    Chris

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