Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 240
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@deepwoodslady Thank you. I will be thinking of y'all and may need to come back during the holidays to vent about my family. I survived last year but I just know that I'm going to get the ugly looks and comments from certain people. Ugh! It just doesn't make sense! This is an effect of weight loss no one warned me about and despite the ones who say they're happy for me I always come away with the hurtful comments loudest in my head. I guess you find out who's cheering you on to succeed while others... I'd like to think that the key to not being hurt is being prepared, but family...they have a way don't they.8
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Oh, yeah! Back for another round.
Jen; 46; 5'4"
About Me:This is my twelfth 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)
RND 236 - SW: 243.4; EW: 243.0 (-0.4)
RND 237 - SW: 243.0; EW: 237.4 (-5.6) !
RND 238 - SW: 237.4; EW: 232.8 (-4.6)
RND 239 - SW: 232.8; EW: 226.4 (-6.4)
Total Lost: 61.4lbs
Goals:
* track food every day
* walk for at least one hour and/or 3 miles every day
* OR go to the gym and do 15 minutes on the bike and 30 minutes on the treadmill
Round 240
heaviest: 294 (7/4/23)
SW: 226.4
GW (short term): 220
RGW: 222
10/29 - 226.4 - 3.1 miles - Today has not been a good day. My arms got so sore last night after my Covid and flu shots. It hurt so much to put weight on my sides and I'm a side sleeper so I didn't rest well. On top of that I'm having severe sciatica pain when I sit in my chair. The only way to relieve the pain is to lay down, but it hurts my arms to lay down. Someone shoot me. Despite being exhausted this morning and in a lot of pain, I still went on my walk. That was probably a mistake. I felt awful the entire walk and cut it short (been averaging around 3.5 miles normally--I quit after 3 miles today). I'm not sure if it's a reaction to the vaccines making me feel so worn down or just the lack of sleep. Either way, I feel like crap. I think a hot bath is in order.
10/30 - 226.2 - 3.65 miles - Feeling much better today. I was able to sleep last night and woke up with a lot less pain in my arms. My right arm feels almost normal. The left is still sore, but I can lift it now. I completely cleaned my room, including pulling out my chair (which is a pain because it's broken so you have to be very careful) to fix all the books our kittens knocked off the shelf. I jammed them all in there so hopefully they'll stay put this time. And I vacuumed. I felt very accomplished. Then I made minestrone for dinner which is just an excellent, healthy dish. Lots of veggies and I didn't really have much pasta to put in. Most of the calories come from the kidney beans. Delicious.
10/31 - 226.6 - 3.46 miles - Ack, my weight was up today. I've been stuck at 226-something for four days now. Very frustrating. Hopefully I will be at least moving in the right direction with it even if I'm still stuck at 226. Halloween was beautiful during the day. A bit chilly but nothing a sweatshirt couldn't rectify. I guess the good weather held out (no rain, still in the 50s at 8pm) because there were a lot of kids out in the neighborhood. My 13yo went with his friends but my 17 stayed in and played Sims. My oldest went out with her son and her ex in another part of town. I didn't have any candy to give away so I just enjoyed the peace and quiet.
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About me: 5'7", 41 years old, full-time office job so sedentary most of the day
HW: 327
SW on MFP: 301
CW: 270.6
GW 1: 262.2 by 2/1/24
GW 2: 220 by 12/31/24
GW: 190 by 7/31/25
RGW: 268.6
Goals this round: log food every day and try to beat last week's step count
10/29: 270.6 - The kiddo has plans this afternoon, but I think if we time it right we can do some more mushroom hunting before we have to do the taxi service. 🍄🍁🌰🍂 I'm going to do these challenges at least through the holidays I think--this time of year is where I get derailed because in addition to all the holidays, we also have birthdays and I am the baker for all of them. Baking is a great passion of mine and it's always been a tug of war between learning to get better at it and keeping my weight in check. I have looked for other hobbies but this is the one I have loved since childhood and have done consistently (RIP to photography, nail art, painting, crocheting, and all the other casualties of my trying to find other hobbies over the years -- we had a good run 😂)
10/30: 271.2. No surprises that the number is up today--after hiking yesterday we were craving something salty for dinner. I had plenty of calories left because I just had a protein bar for lunch, so I went for it 😂 Found lots of mushrooms! Mostly corals but a few other things. Somehow i didn't meet my step goal but it felt like we walked much farther--the hills we climbed were very steep.
10/31: 271.6--TTOM. Happy Halloween 🎃 As much as I did not want to look, I logged all the candy and treats (that's why I'm doing the challenge, right?). MFP telling me what my weight will be in five weeks if every day is like today is a great motivation to stay on track. Overall feeling very low energy today but i did get my costume on to take the kiddo to their trick or treat get together.
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65 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 240 (my 170th). Thank you @quiltingjaine for the new round, so grateful.
Again want to stay solidly under 140 this round, hopefully lose a pound and get heart rate back under 50 beats a minute, then longer term goal to get back to 135 in time for Christmas (8 weeks!).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
End of round 236 – 142
End of round 237 – DNW, staying at DS’s.
End of round 238 – 139.8
End of round 239 – 139.6
10/28 DNW - no structured walking again yesterday as I had too many commitments on and too little time in-between, hence 188 calories over. However, my 'more generous generous sized' trousers which I am currently having to wear are now quite baggy & I'm start starting to eye up my more skinnier jeans! A good walk to Henley-on-Arden from the site planned today.
Day, Weight, Comment
10/29 DNW – 11.98 miles walked yesterday, did really well with food all day & then in the evening we were ‘treated’ to a surprise buffet; I ate all y exercise calories plus 200 ☹.
10/30 140.2 – there is the damage from the buffet! Never mind, I’m back in the groove now. 6.94 miles walked yesterday, 50% exercise calories eaten back.
10/31 140.6 – I’m going the wrong way !!! ☹☹ 10.23 miles walked. All exercise calories eaten back plus 61, need to reverse this trend NOW.
11/01 140.2 – 9.2 miles walked, 70& exercise calories eaten back. Todays walking may be a challenge with Storm Ciaran!
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👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!!!
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I'm 30F and committed to not wondering about the scale this round and wondering instead about how great it's going to be when my daily healthy practices are so normal that it would be weird not to do them, even on vacations or holidays. It has been nice so far.
10/29 macros ✔️ lounged around doing mostly nothing. Chopping vegetables and cooking healthy meals for the week counts as exercise I'm sure. So exercise ✔️. I should be rested to ST, walk, or both today.
10/30 macros ✔️ ST ✔️
10/31 ⚖️ 130.0. macros ✔️ so close.
11/1 macros ✔️ steps ✔️ ST ✔️
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Female, 5ft. 6 in.
Age 59
Akron, Ohio
OSW: 186 (March 2018)
Maintenance: 140-145 (December 2018)
My 201st 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
End R236: 153.6 (-1.6)
End R237: 152.3 (-1.3)
End R238: 152.7 (+.4)Fiona's 1st Bday party, last tax day at Midcap
End R239: 151.4 (-1.3)
SW: 151.4
Date/weight/comment
10/29 - DNW
10/30 - 152.7 - It was a crazy weekend with some old friends, some I haven't seen for 40 years and my 15 year old grandson stayed the weekend too. I made all kinds of bad food and drink choices, but I had a lot of fun. Back to tracking today.
10/31 - 151.8 - I made good choices yesterday, even though my coworker brought in a giant bag of chocolate candy for Halloween. I ate one mini york patty.
11/01 - 152.7 - I had a feeling yesterday's scale reading was wrong. Sigh.
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39F 5'4"
180’s; 170’s; 160’s; 150's; 140's; 130's; 120's
About me/Notes to self:I could not lose weight until I shifted my mindset from "trying to lose weight" by calorie counting to "trying to decrease chronic inflammation" by eating the right foods + calorie counting.
I can maintain my good health by continuing these healthy habits:
1) noticing how my clothes are fitting and getting back to the scale and consciously recalibrating my daily diet when necessary.
2) eating primarily WFPB (Whole Foods, Plant-Based) daily to keep my daily fiber intake around 40 grams. Keep noticing where I can easily make a meal only plant-based and aim to have at least one vegan meal per day and at least one fully vegan day per week (this keeps me from getting lazy with vegetables and recipes).
3) limit ultra-processed foods to almost never and avoid added sugar unless it's truly a special occasion and a truly delicious dessert, preferably homemade. Road trips are a great time for splurging on grocery store precut fruits and premade fresh spring rolls.
4) use the muscles I have so I don't lose them. Muscle maintenance is metabolism maintenance.
5) alcohol is not a necessary part of any diet. Be mindful.
Short term goals:
1)maintain my current physical fitness level and healthy diet
2)lose a little bit of extra fat
Plan to accomplish goals:
1)do something fun that challenges my fitness level at least once a week
2)be serious about no added sugar. I am addicted. I cannot control myself with "just a little bit."
3)weigh-in and track the trend weight.
4)set MFP diary settings to maintain current weight so I can track my real calorie deficit with macro goals set to 50% carbs, 20% protein, 30% fat. Try to keep weekly average of net calories within the 1500-2000 calories range dependent on exercise. As long as I meet my protein (100g) and fiber (40g) goals the carbs and fat seem to fall into place and as long as my weekly net calories are around 1800-2000 I seem to maintain weight even without extra exercise so just being more conscious of not going above 2000 should be enough. Thank you, strength training!
6)have a light, carby breakfast, large lunch, small and early dinner. The later the dinner, the smaller and less dense it should be, for sleep and GERD.
Round Goal: Get the trend weight into 130.x, lose the extra fat, keep the muscles.
10/29 Trend weight: 131.5 Having a big breakfast is too hard to keep up. I'm not hungry enough. I looked up the breakfast habits of Greek and Japanese cultures (blue zones) and it turns out a big breakfast is an Anglo-European trend where elsewhere it's normal to have either nothing or something light like a pastry (Greece) or rice (Japan). So, this morning I had a piece of toast and an apple. It felt much better than forcing things and by noon I was hungry enough for a big lunch. I think this is a routine I can more readily keep. I decided this will be my last round until the new year with so much travelling coming up so the ultimate goal will be to maintain this round's end weight throughout the rest of this year and come back in January to work on the habits of 2024.
10/30 128.6 Trend weight: 131.2 another big drop! I wouldn't be surprised if I stayed here for 10 days again.
10/31 129.6 Trend weight: 131.0 All good suggestions about candy donations. That'll be Wednesday's errand.
11/1 same Trend weight: 130.8 on my way. The neighborhood has many more kids than last year and we ran out of candy. Favorite costumes were an adorable little shark and a tiny Luigi.
11/2 Trend weight: 13x.x
11/3 Trend weight: 13x.x
11/4 Trend weight: 13x.x
11/5 Trend weight: 13x.x
11/6 Trend weight: 13x.x
11/7 Trend weight: 13x.x
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deepwoodslady wrote: »10/31 – 126.8 Better late than never. I am here. Lots of distractions. But I am stepping on the scale each day. Need to resume my track. Yes, I know, I said that before…….
@SModa61 I hope you will give yourself some grace. You've been going through so very much. Just being able to show up right now, even with just a weight report makes you a hero in my eyes! Your tracking and other habits will return 100% with time.
@deepwoodslady You are so very kind. Fortunately, finally at 62 I am starting to remember the results of my past mistakes (I have perfected yo-yo-ing).
Yesterday, I had a first. My mother kicked me out of her assisted living apartment. She and I have been butting heads a lately over her medications, that she wants to mess with. One time she did something dangerous (4 tylenol), other times have just given her diarrhea (double magnesium oxide). Yesterday, I offered to go through some of my father's clothing WITH her (really what is there it go through as there is no one in the family that wears that size but I wanted her to feel included). She wants to keep and wear his men's XL clothing (she is about 118 lb dressed and hunched so her height is about 5'3" at best). I told her "no" and put the clothing back in his room, so she told me to leave. Yes, blame is on me here as I am not handling a demented (I hate that word) brain well but there is no reason to be holding onto all these clothing.
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Round 240
Oct 29 – Oct 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
Continuing to figure out maintaining, and to work on best nutrition and exercise.
History:Harry and Han are our cats, who travel with us. Have two “kids”, who are very much adults, a DGS, and second GS on the way. We have three parents, 88(father), 86(mother), 84(MIL) still with us, and I have logically been needing to help them more as they age. I got my act in gear during COVID, somewhat inspired by NOT becoming my parents. I lost 30 lbs and was exercising daily. Unfortunately, I am an “all in or not” person. Hubby and I seeing our family home and downsizing distractions, plus medical incident with my father and all their new needs, became an excuse. A year and a half later, I gained 25 lbs and lost all my athletic improvements. I need to figure out balance and how to make health be a daily priority for life!
Round 126 153.0 equivalent 9/14/20
Round 127 149.2 9/24/20
Round 128 147.2 10/4/20
Round 129 145.8 10/14/20
Round 130 144.4 10/24/20
Round 131 142.2 11/3/20
Round 132 139.4 11/13/20
Round 133 137.2 11/23/20
Round 134 136.4 12/3/20
Round 135 132.6 12/13/20
Round 136 132.0 12/23/20
Round 137 132.0 1/2/21
Round 138 131.0 1/12/21
Round 139 128.2 1/22/21
Round 176 138.2 1/26/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 177 134.8 2/5/22
Round 178 137.0 2/15/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 181 138.2 3/17/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
Round 182 137.8 3/27/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 183 133.4 4/6/22 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 184 136.0 4/16/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 12.5 oz
Round 185 136.8 4/26/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 13 oz
Round 186 136.0 5/6/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 187 137.8 5/16/22 Harry 10 lb 14.0 oz Han Solo 11lb 11.5 oz
Round 188 135.8 5/26/22 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
Round 210 146.6 1/01/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
Round 211 144.4 1/11/23
Round 212 146.6 1/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 213 143.4 1/31/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
Round 214 142.4 2/10/23
Round 215 140.0 2/20/23 Harry 10 lb 12 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
Round 216 138.0 3/2/23 Harry 10 lb 11.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6.5 oz
Round 217 136.0 3/12/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
Round 218 134.0 3/22/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 7.5 oz
Round 219 133.8 4/1/23 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 9.5 oz
Round 220 131.4 4/11/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 221 130.0 4/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
Round 222 128.2 5/1/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 223 128.4 5/11/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 224 127.2 5/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
Round 225 125.8 5/31/23 Harry 10 lb 12 oz Han Solo 11 lb 9.5 oz
Round 226 124.2 6/10/23
Round 227 125.8 6/20/23 Harry 10 lb 8.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 228 125.8 6/30/23 Harry 10 lb 13 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13.5 oz
Round 229 125.8 7/10/23
Round 230 122.6 7/20/23
Round 231 125.0 7/30/23 Harry 10lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 232 123.6 8/9/23 Harry 10 lb 10 oz Han Solo 12 lb 2.5 oz
Round 233 125.8 8/19/23 Harry 10 lb 10 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1.5 oz
Round 234 125.8 8/29/23 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1.5 oz
Round 235 127.2 9/8/23
Round 236 127.4 9/18/23 Harry 10 lb 6.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
Round 237 126.4 9/28/23
Round 238 124.4 10/8/23 Harry 10 lb 3 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1 oz
Round 239 124.2 10/18/23 Harry 10 lb 1 oz Han Solo 12 lb 0 oz
Round 240 125.0 10/28.23 Harry 10 lb Han Solo 11 lb 14 oz
SW: 125.0
Day/Weight/Comment
10/29 – 125.4
10/30 – 126.6
10/31 – 126.8 Better late than never. I am here. Lots of distractions. But I am stepping on the scale each day. Need to resume my track. Yes, I know, I said that before…….
11/1 – 125.8 System is sorting out the volume of overeating I did on the weekend with family and resulting leftovers (always more my problem than the actual meal).
11/2 -
11/3 –
11/4 –
11/4 -
11/6 –
11/7 –
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69 yo female; 5’5”
SW: 129.0#
GW: 128.0# consistent. OK, Let’s get serious here, Species!
Strategy: 64 oz water daily, Strength training 5X/week, whole food plant based meals, limit ETOH to weekends 7oz, log food.
10/29 129.2#
10/30 127.8#
10/31 127.6#
11/1 127.6# I see my grandkids Halloween costumes each year. This year my DGD took first prize as the queen of hearts. It’s so much fun to do this for them.
“The groundwork for all happiness is health.” Leigh Hunt
11/2
11/3
11/4
11/5
11/6
11/75 -
You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better than you were before
32, 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; R236: DNW; R237: DNW; R238: 152.8; R239: 153.7
Last weight
10/28 - 153.7
Round Goal: 151.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
10/29 - DNW
10/30 - 154.9
10/31 - 154.6
11/01 - 153.9 - I'm very happy to have managed to get back down into the 153.x range and so close to my last round end weight before leaving again. BF ate the last of my soup for lunch yesterday (he never eats leftovers so when he asked for it, I said absolutely...wow) so I'm not sure what I can throw together that's healthy. We're debating doing Wet Wednesday still - leaning towards it but not sold on it yet. Dinner is also dependent on if we go out or not. I'll be leaving super early tomorrow morning and returning late afternoon Sunday. I work Monday so I shouldn't have any issue posting again for the end of the round with the damage of travel. Then 2 weeks and 2 days to deal with this travel damage before we travel again for Thanksgiving.
11/02 - DNW - Travel - Vacation
11/03 - DNW - Vacation
11/04 - DNW - Vacation - GAME DAY!
11/05 - DNW - Travel - Home
11/06
11/07
Previous Day's Comments10/29 - DNP[/quote]
10/30 - Ouch. But expected considering I've been hovering in the upper 153.x range and the weekend was full of indulgence and dehydration (though not as bad as some weekends, there was a little bit of it). Very cold day, windchill below freezing - it was 80 yesterday morning. I'm bundled. Made soup for lunch and have a cozy dinner planned but behind on trying to log any kind of food so far. This weather has got me in a mood and I just want the cozy warm food and a nice solid layer of blubber to keep me warm haha!
10/31 - A little drop - I'll take it. I forgot to take my lactose pills, too, so this is a good sign. Today should be okay food-wise though I'm not getting movement in like normal. This weather is wreaking absolute havoc on my back and ankle. Trying to do any kind of workout will only make me more miserable so I'm taking it easy and allowing my body to simply exist in this moment. Especially with flying on Thursday/Sunday, sitting in bleachers Saturday, and a continuation of cold weather until I return. Best to let my body rest rather than set myself up for injury or more pain prior to vacation.
11/01
11/02 - DNP
11/03 - DNP
11/04 - DNP
11/05 - DNP
11/06
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Round 240 Sun October 29 ~ Tue Nov 7 2023
Round 240
Oct 29 2023 ~ Nov 7 2023
My name is Tish.
Age: 67
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 260
2023 Start Wgt:Don't know(Jan1)
CW:198
RG: 80ozs to 96ozs water
●Sat-Oct 28 -∆198●
▪︎Day1▪Su•Oct 29-¤DNW
(Sa•46g Prot; 80ozs water)
▪︎Day2▪Mo•Oct 30- ¤DNW
(Su•67g Prot; 64ozs water)
▪︎Day3•Tu•Oct 31- ¤198
(Mo•66g Prot; 64ozs water)
■Day4•We•Nov 1-¤197.8
(Tu•53g Prot; 64ozs water) I STILL do not have my new refrigerator (had to send it back to warehouse) and the reason indirectly brought on a tumult of water pipe issues. More stress for me. More eating wrong foods. Yaay😟
▪︎Day5•Th•Nov 2- ¤
(We•g Prot; ozs water)
▪︎Day6▪Fr•Nov 3- ¤
(Th•g Prot; ozs water)
▪︎Day7▪Sa•Nov 4-¤
(Fr•g Prot; ozs water)
▪︎Day8▪Su•Nov 5-¤
(Sa•g Prot; ozs water)
▪︎Day9▪Mo•Nov 6-¤
(Su•g Prot; ozs water)
▪︎Day10▪Tu•Nov 7-¤
(Mo•g Prot; ozs water)
Intermittent Fasting
●Have not been keeping track.
*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- 196 EW} Sep 28 2023
Round 237- DNW EW} Oct 8 2023
Round 238- 196 EW} Oct 18 2023
Round 239- EW} Oct 28 2023
Round 240- EW} Nov 7 20237 -
@SModa61 I understand your wanting to remove your dad’s clothing but I can tell you that my BIL passed in 2007 and when we visited in 2014, his closet still held his clothes. It’s a way of holding on to a loved one and eventually they will go. My husband saved my dad’s T-shirts (he passed in 1993) but DH wears them as sleeping shirts. Some are quite “lacy!” Sending prayers.5
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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 127 117.0j
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
SW RND 236 130.0 AW 128.65
SW RND 237 128.0 AW 128.7
SW RND 238 128.5 AW 128.4
SW RND 239 129.5 AW 128.5
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.
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 240 130.5
10/29 129.5 Pleased with this as I ate the leftover hamburger (and bun) and onion rings. Today is Great Greek day. Salad and steak. Planning to go to Planet Fitness again with DH.
10/30 130.0 Not surprised as I ate so many carbs the last couple of days. Had a Starbucks in the morning after the gym yesterday and then ate only my little side salad and two pieces of steak from my skewers. Lots of steak left over which I will eat today. I just realized that this round will take me up to two days before our granddaughter and her husband arrive. We have never met him and have no idea what they want to do or see or eat while they are in Las Vegas. I need to crack down on “doing me!”
10/31 128.5 LOL at talk to text yesterday - today I corrected eight to ate. Yesterday was a good day. Yesterday 4 oz of steak and 2 eggs. About 1T of peanuts in the afternoon. No dinner. I just wasn’t hungry. Today gym with DH. No TMI
11/1 129.0 Under aCals and macros yesterday and today had TMI after weigh in and 1 cup of coffee. Appt with hand specialist this afternoon. It’s amazing what you can’t do without your middle finger!4 -
@deepwoodslady Thank you. I will be thinking of y'all and may need to come back during the holidays to vent about my family. I survived last year but I just know that I'm going to get the ugly looks and comments from certain people. Ugh! It just doesn't make sense! This is an effect of weight loss no one warned me about and despite the ones who say they're happy for me I always come away with the hurtful comments loudest in my head. I guess you find out who's cheering you on to succeed while others... I'd like to think that the key to not being hurt is being prepared, but family...they have a way don't they.
@shmmm3 I've heard so many stories on here over the years of both family and friends who behave in this way when they see our weight loss. It's sad that those who should most be supporting us can be the ones causing all the hurt. Just remember, though, that no one (nor their words) can take away all the good you have done for yourself and your health and well-being. These types of people are insecure, jealous or both! You have dug in deep. You put in the work. You made the decisions. You put your plan into action. You accomplished so much through your dedication. Don't ever let anyone take that away from you. Remember the old school rhyme..... "Sticks and Stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me". You deserve to be applauded. If you need me you can find me anytime right over there, standing in your corner, clapping.7 -
quiltingjaine wrote: »11/1 129.0 Under aCals and macros yesterday and today had TMI after weigh in and 1 cup of coffee. Appt with hand specialist this afternoon. It’s amazing what you can’t do without your middle finger!
@quiltingjaine I would be a much much nicer person without my middle finger, especially when I'm driving and someone cuts me off. LOL Just kidding! Good luck at the Specialist appt. Keep us posted.3 -
Round 240
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 63 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 197 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
R239 EW= 183.4
R240 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) = -2.0 LOST (Ending Weight 188.4)
R237 (09/29/23 thru 10/08/23) = -2.2 LOST (Ending Weight 186.2)
R238 (10/09/23 thru 10/18/23) = -0.4 LOST (Ending Weight 185.8)
R239 (10/19/23 thru 10/28/23) = -2.4 LOST (Ending Weight 183.4)
R240 (10/29/23 thru 11/07/23) = -xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)
Day/Weight/Comment
10/28 …..183.4….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
10/29 -185.6- (Trend weight 185.5)
10/30 -183.0- (Trend weight 185.2)
10/31 -181.4- (Trend weight 184.9) I became pretty ill yesterday and I think it was from my exercise. I couldn’t eat much after that. For the last two days I have bumped my exercise bike up to 40-46 minutes instead of my normal 30. I do it in one sitting. Both days I’ve felt sick afterward and have ended up removing food from my pre-logging that I couldn’t eat. The one thing I learned from my cardiac rehab is to listen to my body. If it tells me something is wrong, then it is. Especially when exercising. So I am going to back down to 30 min or break longer amounts per day into 2 sets instead of one. I decided not to open the candy yesterday and make up the bags for the grandchildren. I was afraid it would be too tempting, so I will need to do that today. Even sick, I would eat chocolate. Even if it made me throw up later. I’m an addict. I checked my BMI this morning on a calculator that also takes age into consideration. I am at 30.3 which is still obese, but so very close to overweight. I need to be below 30. I’m excited to get there, hopefully soon!
11/01 -181.2- (Trend weight 184.5) I am really struggling to get enough protein in. Even when I “chicken” and “tuna” myself to death. I’m going to have to look into adding protein shakes. I just have to watch the sugar content in them due to the T2D as well as the triggers. I know that Premier Protein is a popular one. I’ll be doing my research. I didn’t eat NOT EVEN ONE little candy bar from the Halloween candy. Lord, stand with me in Strength today!
11/02 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)
11/03 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)
11/04 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)
11/05 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)
11/06 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)
11/07 -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
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@deepwoodslady I won't forget you're in my corner I finally found a protein powder I like in Vega protein powders. It's plant-based some of their powders are fortified. My favorite is the cold-brewed coffee and when I run out of that next I'm trying the Berry superfoods. It's protein + fiber and vitamins. Here's the link to the amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Vega/page/3854CF79-595F-4833-AF33-049F83EC1089?ref_=ast_bln
Edit: price changes and look out for coupon's to use online or at your grocery store if they carry it4 -
10/28 182.2
10/29 183.2
10/30 182.0
10/31 182.4
11/01 181.6
Happy with that post Halloween. I did have some treats, but was moderate and mindful. I'm going out of town Thursday-Sunday and won't be able to weigh in a few of those days. I'm going to do my best while I'm away to not undo the progress I've made.6 -
R240 ** My 10th round….
F, 5’6”, 65 yrs young
Married & MawMaw proud!
Plan: for this round, I will ⚖️ 10/29 and 11/7. I will continue to record/ measure my daily food/activities, ST 🏋️♀️and NSVs.
SW RND 240 = 132.3lbs
10/29 ⚖️ 132.3
Yesterday 11.4k steps, macros ✅1402 cal, 135 ex min, 🔥574 ex cal, 🏋️♀️ 🚫
I’m now realizing the ⚖️ is simply not my endgame - my daily/weekly mindfulness, attitude, choices and healthy habits are the TRUE MEASURE of this journey….
90 days ago I determined that I wanted to weigh 128-130lbs as my UGW…. (Based on previous results and my high school weight!) But what if that is not optimum for me NOW? Wasn’t that just a guess?
My 2nd guess is that I need to “lose fat & gain muscle” … so I’m honestly just GUESSING at this point.
So…. I scheduled an “Inbody Scan” on 11/1 to get a realistic snapshot of my body…. (A more accurate reading of weight, body fat, muscle mass (& distribution) body fat %, water, etc. ). The scan will help me develop a weekly plan to reach the range that is best for my age/body/fitness goals and most importantly …. my closet!)
I’m so excited!
Let’s GO!!!🙌🏻💪🏻
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10/30 I only slept a few hours the night before last, so yesterday was mostly lost. I couldn’t pinpoint why I didn’t sleep since Saturday was a routine day. Yesterday I started off feeling tired but OK - then a random upset stomach hit me … so… “I called in sick”. (Primarily a couch day except I did scrub one bathroom & finished three loads of clothes) I simply had to stay close to home all day… I stayed within my calories, water, and macros. I was able to ST🏋️♀️ for 20 min. Felt yucky in the afternoon. I really didn’t know what to do with myself…. Today will be a new day I hope - I woke up my usual 2:30 but was able to sleep again. slow start but will keep going…. Grateful!
Let’s GO!!!🙌🏻💪🏻
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10/31 was very tempted to skip exercise yesterday … I got sidetracked, busy, piddling, etc. and then finally at noon I said, “you promised yourself you would do it- keep your promise! ***Wow… It was so hard but so glad I did it. My battle is in my mind.
✅1415 cal, macros, 77 ex minutes, 🔥337 ex cal. 🚫 6.8k steps.
***Looking over my journal, there’s been way too many days that it rained, was too hot, or for whatever reason/excuse I came up with, too MANY times I didn’t reach my step goal, exercise plans or ST… Thank goodness I’ve been solid with calories and macros.
I just can’t “play it by ear or by the way I feel or by the weather” each day anymore! There’s too much at stake and too many variables…. I must PLAN for me, and I’m willing. 💪🏻
This is my new “unpaid” career. My appointment book is ready. 💪🏻
Today: Tennis, WALK to salon for haircut, ST🏋️♀️. Get out my calendar and plan each day “taking care of me” 5 day intervals.
Let’s GO!!!🙌🏻💪🏻
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11/1 InBody Scan (photo below)
I weighed in at 133.3 with clothes. Summary: Lose 3lbs of fat / gain 3lbs of muscle getting to ideal weight 130lbs. This will not be easy! I don’t know how long it will take, but I will go for it!
He actually told me I could stay at 133, but should strive to ⬆️muscle mass and ⬇️ fat… So…. More body composition changes… I’m personally going with a 130lb goal to have a fluctuation range. Heck, let’s see how the coming months progress and I’m thinking I have to be fluid regarding goals.
This is truly uncharted territory for me, because I have never, ever committed to 30 minutes of strength training even once a week, much less 3x a week!
For those that are interested under the “Muscle Fat Analysis” the goal is to have a “D curve” (connecting points…) Today, I have a “C curve” … Therefore, for the healthiest me: ⬆️ Skeletal Muscle Mass (SMM) and ⬇️ Body Fat Mass. So my body composition clearly of whack.
Something I noticed (which is cool) is that since 2014, my SMM ⬆️and my body fat ⬇️! I just have a little further to go!
My real challenge is that strength training is NOT enjoyable in the least bit. Will need to figure out a way to do 30 minutes 3x per week.
Every article & testimony promotes the benefits of strength training… It increases metabolism. And for us “seniors” growing and maintaining muscle is a priority.
PS- ✅ Calories, steps, macros, activity. Today will be tough because this morning I had back spasms… But let’s see what happens later this afternoon.
I’m glad I got the Inbody Analysis, and if you have the opportunity, go for it!
Let’s GO!!!🙌🏻💪🏻
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🍁👻🍁🎃10 more Days🎃🍁👻🍁
My last go around before hitting Medicare. My plan is to be in the 130’s by the end of this round. Totally in my wheelhouse!!! Will continue to keep my steps 👣 above 10,000, guzzle the 💧water, log my ✏️ food, and hit the gym at least 3 times a week. No munching 🚫 after 8:00 pm and limit my alcohol 🍷 intake. Come on people! Let’s do this!!!
SW RND 237. 148.2
SW RND 238 145.8
SW RWD 239. 142.5
SW RND 240. 141.9
10/29🕷️. 141.8. ✏️👣💧🚫
10/30🎃. 140.7. ✏️👣💧🚫🍷
10/31👻. 141.2. ✏️👣💧🚫🍷
11/1🍁. 140.6
11/2🍂
11/3🍄
11/4🍏
11/5🍎
11/6🏈
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deepwoodslady wrote: »10/31 – 126.8 Better late than never. I am here. Lots of distractions. But I am stepping on the scale each day. Need to resume my track. Yes, I know, I said that before…….
@SModa61 I hope you will give yourself some grace. You've been going through so very much. Just being able to show up right now, even with just a weight report makes you a hero in my eyes! Your tracking and other habits will return 100% with time.
@deepwoodslady You are so very kind. Fortunately, finally at 62 I am starting to remember the results of my past mistakes (I have perfected yo-yo-ing).
Yesterday, I had a first. My mother kicked me out of her assisted living apartment. She and I have been butting heads a lately over her medications, that she wants to mess with. One time she did something dangerous (4 tylenol), other times have just given her diarrhea (double magnesium oxide). Yesterday, I offered to go through some of my father's clothing WITH her (really what is there it go through as there is no one in the family that wears that size but I wanted her to feel included). She wants to keep and wear his men's XL clothing (she is about 118 lb dressed and hunched so her height is about 5'3" at best). I told her "no" and put the clothing back in his room, so she told me to leave. Yes, blame is on me here as I am not handling a demented (I hate that word) brain well but there is no reason to be holding onto all these clothing.
Unfortunately hoarding is a symptom of dementia, when we moved my Dad into a care home we found 23 jars of coffee hidden around the house, he always used to deny us a drink as he said he couldn't afford it!! He also failed to remember that he had saved very well for a rainy day!!
His sister, my aunt, I took 96 packets of paracetamol back to the chemist, almost everyday she would buy a pack. Looks like you may have to secretly & slowly remove you late Dad's clothing. Dementia is such a cruel illness 😞.3 -
Round 240 (my 73rd)
October 29, 2023 - November 7, 2023
Female, 5’7”
HW: 181 pounds (Dec 30, 2019)
Previous Rounds:R164 SW: 164.7, EW: 162.3RSW: 134.9 pounds 10/28/23, EO Round 239)
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: 132.5
R237 EW: 134.5
R238 EW: 134.3
R239 EW: 134.9
RGW: < 135.0 pounds
UGW: 130-135 pound range
Day/Weight/Comment
10/29: 134.9 -
10/30: 134.0 -
10/31: 134.0 -
11/1: 135.1 -
11/2: -
11/3: -
11/4: -
11/5: -
11/6: -
11/7: -
Total round weight loss/gain to date from EO last round: + 0.2 pounds6 -
Highest weight- 397.4lb
Target loss for round 340- 7.6lb (take me to 365lb)
29/10- 372.6lb- I was feeling bloated and gross yesterday, so surprised that there was a loss on the scale today. But very happy!
30/10- 371.2lb- I felt like I didn't eat enough yesterday. I had my first protein shake too late in the day so I wasn't really hungry. But today all of my meals are planned. It's only 9am and having my breakfast shake! Lunch and snacks planned for work.
31/10- 370.8lb
1/11- 370.6lb- feeling tired today. Had a bit of movement but not that I am used to on Wednesdays. I have to up my movement every day. I would love to see the 360's very soon!!
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quiltingjaine wrote: »@SModa61 I understand your wanting to remove your dad’s clothing but I can tell you that my BIL passed in 2007 and when we visited in 2014, his closet still held his clothes. It’s a way of holding on to a loved one and eventually they will go. My husband saved my dad’s T-shirts (he passed in 1993) but DH wears them as sleeping shirts. Some are quite “lacy!” Sending prayers.
@quiltingjaine I do think I am moving too fast for my mom. There is just SO MUCH to deal that I am in "need to get it done" mode. Visited with my mom today, and we talked. We are in a good place and we will do things only when she is ready. Thanks for sharing.
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deepwoodslady wrote: »10/31 – 126.8 Better late than never. I am here. Lots of distractions. But I am stepping on the scale each day. Need to resume my track. Yes, I know, I said that before…….
@SModa61 I hope you will give yourself some grace. You've been going through so very much. Just being able to show up right now, even with just a weight report makes you a hero in my eyes! Your tracking and other habits will return 100% with time.
@deepwoodslady You are so very kind. Fortunately, finally at 62 I am starting to remember the results of my past mistakes (I have perfected yo-yo-ing).
Yesterday, I had a first. My mother kicked me out of her assisted living apartment. She and I have been butting heads a lately over her medications, that she wants to mess with. One time she did something dangerous (4 tylenol), other times have just given her diarrhea (double magnesium oxide). Yesterday, I offered to go through some of my father's clothing WITH her (really what is there it go through as there is no one in the family that wears that size but I wanted her to feel included). She wants to keep and wear his men's XL clothing (she is about 118 lb dressed and hunched so her height is about 5'3" at best). I told her "no" and put the clothing back in his room, so she told me to leave. Yes, blame is on me here as I am not handling a demented (I hate that word) brain well but there is no reason to be holding onto all these clothing.
Unfortunately hoarding is a symptom of dementia, when we moved my Dad into a care home we found 23 jars of coffee hidden around the house, he always used to deny us a drink as he said he couldn't afford it!! He also failed to remember that he had saved very well for a rainy day!!
His sister, my aunt, I took 96 packets of paracetamol back to the chemist, almost everyday she would buy a pack. Looks like you may have to secretly & slowly remove you late Dad's clothing. Dementia is such a cruel illness 😞.
@musicsax My mother's dementia has certainly made my father death more complicated. We'll get through it. I'll be up to my eyeballs for probably a year squaring things away, but I my mom is set up for exceptional care, and me and my sisters will make sure that happens. And yes, hoarding has been a huge issue for my parents. We have two houses to go through (that my parents stopped us from addressing), in addition to the little bit of personal clothing in their apartment. I will be approaching the clothing aspect with more consideration and caution going forward. So sorry about your dad. May I ask if he is doing well in the care home?
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jspecies11 wrote: »69 yo female; 5’5”
“Fitness isn’t about building a better body. It’s about building a better life.” — Jillian Michaels
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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
10/27 - 151.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
10/28 - 150.5 at 8:30 a.m. ...SIL b'day celebration...EGADS!!!
Day/Weight/Comment
10/29 - 151.1 at 8:00 a.m. ...5.38 miles in 106 mins then Pumpkin Carving Party at DDD's.
10/30 - 151.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
10/31 - 152.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...3.34 miles in 109 mins then Grandson Duty
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If you're hating the journey to a healthier you, that isn't healthy - even if you hit your goal.
Round 240
Age: 37
Height: 162.5cm | 5'4
SW on 28.08.23: 95.65kg | 210.87lbs
SBF%: 41.3%
RSW: 86.15kg | 189.93lbs
RSBF%: 39.1%
Daily Weigh In:
Sun.29.10: 85.85kg | 189.27lbs | 39.0%
Mon.30.10: 85.60kg | 188.72lbs | 39.0%
Tues.31.10: 84.95kg | 187.28lbs | 38.8%
Weds.01.11: 84.55kg | 186.40lbs | 38.7%
Thurs.02.11: 84.10kg | 185.41lbs | 38.6%
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Daily Details:Sun.29.10:
Goals for this round: log everything, '100 days' habits.
Grocery shopping and meal prepping today, not much else. Will get a walk in this arvo and stretching.
Mon.30.10:
Feeling extremely unmotivated to get any work done today. I think that’s the hardest part of working from home. If I don’t “feel” like doing my actual work, it’s easy to be distracted by the jobs that need to be done around the house. So I think I’m going to do some laundry and vacuum, and hopefully then I’ll be able to just sit down and focus on my work and get stuff done.
I’ve decided to do No (added) Sugar November, which I’m taking a step further and excluding all sugar substitutes as well. This shouldn’t be too hard, as the only things I ever really have with sugar substitutes are diet coke, energy drinks (both rarely), and my protein powder. My protein powder is an exception though, I’d have a tough time hitting my goals without it. Natural sugars in fruits and vegetables don’t count, but nothing with added sugar. No dark chocolate, no breads, no pre-made sauces, etc. I’ve been doing alright with staying under 5g of added sugars, so hopefully I can stick to it the whole month.
Tues.31.10:
Nice walk last night, we’ve had a couple of crazy giant orange moon rises the past two days which feels very fitting for this time of year. My daughter will be out with her boyfriend tonight for Halloween things, so I’ll be on my own for a walk. I might try and get a shorter one in this morning, so I don’t have to do too long of one later.
Our neighborhood is a lot of empty nesters, so halloween isn’t too popular here. Won’t be handing out candy as we’d inevitably have leftovers and that’s a great way to sabotage No Sugar November. Other than that, meals are planned and prepped for today, and I’ve got a long to-do list for work, so I should get to it! Have a great day everyone
Weds.01.11:
Ended up having a candy bar yesterday, as it was Halloween and I wanted something. Also, didn't want to start out a month of no sugar with a craving! Got exactly what I wanted, and made it fit in my day. Didn't have a single trick or treater, glad we didn't buy anything to hand out.
Finished off the day with a 7.2km walk, as I didn't go for one during the morning/day. A fair bit cooler today, and a bit overcast which is a nice break from the hot weather we've been having.
Checking in every day has made me realise how truly easy it is for me to gain or lose weight. I always thought losing weight came easily, but that it was slower to gain. I've tracked my deficit all through October (garmin base calories + measured active calories for my total, minus what I ate). And I've been at an average deficit of 700 calories daily. Which averages to about 1500 calories eaten daily. Not a crazy restrictive amount! But the weight is coming off. I know I'll hit an age soon enough where it doesn't, so I really want to get to where I'm healthy and able to maintain it before the joys of getting older set in.
Today's plan is work, dinner (greek chicken with tabbouleh, tzatziki, and pita so I'll be prepping throughout the day), a walk, and stretching.
Thurs.02.11:
Almost didn’t weigh this morning because no BM. But then I reminded myself that fluctuations are perfectly normal, and if I was up a little bit, it’s okay. Was surprised to see a loss. Big dinner last night, a short walk, and not much activity during the day as I was glued to my computer.
Today will be much the same as yesterday: work, dinner, walk, and stretch.
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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: -9.50kg | -20.93lbs
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: 91.60kg; -2.90kg | -6.40lbs
235: 90.35kg; -1.25kg | -2.76lbs
236: 88.25kg; -2.07kg | -4.56lbs
237: 87.85kg; -0.40kg | -0.88lbs
238: 85.85kg; -2.00kg | -4.41lbs
239: 86.15kg; +0.30kg | +0.66lbs6 -
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