100 Day Challenge #17 September 23, 2023 through December 31, 2023
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Hi. I’m Lynn, 76, 5’2”, from B.C., Canada. Just printed the previous 100 Day challenge and titling it “Diary of a Backslide”. This’ll be my 2nd 100 day challenge ..
Week one goal: 170.?
Week 1 actual wt: 171.8 Not thrilled but it is what it is.
Week 2 Goal:: 171 ( edited from 169)
Weel 2 Actual Wt: 171.8
WEEK 3 Target Wt: 169.?
Week 3 Actual Wt: 172.6
Accumulated Loss or Gain: still caught in this 3# yo-yo
Focusing on being 169.? One week from now
Week 4 Actual Wt: 171.4 (using Sat 4am wt)
Accumulated Loss or Gain: Started this challenge at 171.4, wt crept up to 174.6 by Oct 10th, now so thankful to be back to 171.4 Going with a “loss” of 3.2 pounds.
WEEK 5 Goal: 168.? Revised to 171
Week 5 Actual Wt: 172.4
Accumulated Loss from backslide highest wt of 174.6: - 2.2
WEEK 6 Goal: 171
Week 6 Actual Wt: 172.6
WEEK 7 Goal: 171
Week 7 Actual Wt: 173.4
Accumulated Loss or Gain: same
Week 8 Goal: 171
Week 8 Actual Wt: 172.4
Accumulated Loss or Gain: - 1.8 this week
WEEK 9 Target Wt: 170.?
Week 9 Actual Wt: 170.6
Accumulated Loss or Gain: - 2
WEEK 10 Target Wt: 169.?; revised to 170.?
Week 10 Actual Wt: 172.8
Week 11:
Day 71-12/02: 172.8 Woke to a skiff of snow. On plan day. “jobs” all completed. Hiked with Nordic poles 2 ½ hrs.
Day 72-12/03: 174.2 Worked. The relief cook was called in so it was a smooth day. However her food is too hard to resist so my lunch ended up being 19/23daily points ☹, But a relaxing day with no drama.
Day 73-12/04: 174.6 Worked. Happy day b/c manager asked Linda, the relief cook, if she’d come in and do Christmas dinner. Whew! It’ll be a good day now. Too big a meal for a newbie to do. Our twins’s 49th birthday. Caesar salad and black forest cake … good visit but I’m tired.
Day 74-12/05: 174.2 Usually by the end of my shift my foot is sore but started with a sore foot which only got worse. Brutal but got thru the day. Not sure if it’s gout or not but chugged a gallon ( figurative) of water and took a gout pill. Ice and rest.
Day 75-12/06: 172.8 Back and forth day canceling vehicle licence, renewing prescriptions etc etc. Booked a phone appt in a couple of weeks then an in-person visit Jan 2nd with the aim to beginning the process of being referred to an orthopedic surgeon. Son and g/f came for dinner so last of big meals until Christmas. Tomorrow I’m driving a friend to an eye appt, 3 hrs north. We had some snow today so keeping fingers crossed the forecasts are right and there’s no snow happening tomorrow.
Day 76-12/07: 172.8 Road trip to Pr Geo w/Mary for her appt.
Day 77-12/08: 172.8
WEEK 11 Target Wt: _170___
Week 11 Actual Wt: 172.8
Accumulated Loss or Gain: same as last week but up 1.2 since Day #1 of challenge
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I’m Teri
Age 60, 5’4”
Challenge Starting Weight: 142.8 lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: 137lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 130-133 lbsDay 01-09/23-xxxxx-
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WEEK 1 LOSS OR GAIN:
Accumulated Loss or Gain:
Day 08-09/30-xxxxx-
Day 09-10/01-xxxxx-
A week late to this new challenge, after falling off the wagon for a while. But I’m so glad to be back. Celebrated my 60th on 09/23 and I’m feeling good. Now to get back into the habit of weighing and logging in daily. I believe this is my 4th 100-day challenge. Good luck everyone!
Day 10-10/02-142.8 – New day, new start! Looking forward to being productive with work and to get some exercise in today. Need to work on my eating habits.
Day 11-10/03-142.5 – No workout yesterday but eating was pretty much on point. Probably not going to exercise today as well since I’m meeting friends for Happy Hour. I’ll try my best not to go overboard with alcohol and carbs (“don’t slash the other tires” LOL). One of the friends I’m meeting has returned to Maui for a funeral for family members who perished in the recent wildfire here. Lots of healing still to be done.
Day 12-10/04-141.7 – Wasn’t planning on working out yesterday, but my anxiety was high for most of the day, so I decided to jump on the Peloton to try to relieve it. Good call. Also, great get together with friends in the early evening and the ‘everything in moderation’ attitude performed well: just one glass of wine and an appetizer!
Day 13-10/05-DNW – Had a great start to the day yesterday, even got in a work out in the afternoon, until uncontrollable late night snacking got me. So, I didn’t want to feel even more disgusted by seeing the number on the scale this morning. On another note, it’s a beautiful day outside!
Day 14-10/06-143.4 – Not happy about this gain, but not surprised. This is the result of the copious amounts of sugar 2 & 3 days ago. [sigh]. Did well yesterday and if I keep it up, I should be happy with progress by Sunday.
WEEK 2 GAIN: +0.6
Accumulated Gain: +0.6
Day 15-10/07-143.5 – Nothing exciting to report. Just trudging along.
Day 16-10/08-DNW
Day 17-10/09-144.3 – Have to work harder. I don’t remember it being this hard.
Day 18-10/10-144.4 – Had a productive day yesterday, but no workout. Did not go off the rails with “bad” foods. I’m too close to 145 lbs. Need to reel it in.
Day 19-10/11-144.3 – Yesterday’s workout: 50 min spin class. But snacking gets me everytime.
Day 20-10/12-143.8 – Yesterday’s workout: 20-min full body kettlebells, 5-min core and 20-min spin class. I hope I worked off the calories & carbs from my hamburger & fries from McDonald’s. No chips all day… yay me!
Day 21-10/13-xxxxx-142.7 – Happy with this scale read. Low carb day yesterday and no “bad” snacking. Took a break from working out. My body was hurting from the kettlebell workout the day before. Harder to recover the older I get.
WEEK 3 LOSS: -0.70 [weigh-in: 142.7]
Accumulated Loss: -0.1
Day 22-10/14-142.8
Day 23-10/15-143.8 – Can’t explain this jump.
Day 24-10/16-143.6 – Now back to my weekday routine of eating better, no alcohol and making more of an effort to fit in my workouts.
Day 25-10/17-142.9 – Improvement. Yesterday’s workout: 20-min full body kettlebells, 5-min core and 20-min spin class. Eating was on track. Ready for a productive day!
Day 26-10/18-143.0 - Yesterday’s workout: 50 min spin class, 5-min core.
Day 27-10/19-142.4 – Yesterday’s workout: 45 min ride on the Peloton. Nothing too intense but better than nothing. Slowly getting around to decluttering my home office. Got a new desk so that area is now organized. I don’t know why but I’m suddenly more productive. It’s like my brain has more room to process and follow thru with tasks. Something to be said for getting rid of clutter. Now to declutter the rest of my office.
Day 28-10/20- 143.1 Having dinner & cocktails out tonight. Expecting a weekend gain as usual.
WEEK 4 GAIN: +.04 [weigh-in: 143.1]
Accumulated Loss or Gain: +.30
Day 29-10/21-DNW
Day 30-10/22-DNW
Day 31-10/23-143.3
Day 32-10/24-142.3- Surprised at this dip. It will probably go up again tomorrow though. Always starts with the weekend. It would be fine if I could get right back on track come Monday. I’ll have to work on it. Planning on shrimp tacos for dinner. Low carb tortillas for me.
Day 33-10/25 - 142.8- Dinner before 6pm yesterday and nothing afterward. Surprised myself!
Day 34-10/26 - 142.8
Day 35-10/27 - 142.8- Same weight 3 days in a row and back to the weight I started this challenge with. Now it’s the weekend which always derails me. I will try harder.
WEEK 5 LOSS: -.3 [weigh-in: 142.8]
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0.0 [Challenge start: 142.8]
Day 36-10/28 - DNW
Day 37-10/29 - DNW
Day 38-10/30 - 143.4 Worked all weekend. No workouts.
Day 39-10/31 - 143.9 I will have to limit the wine, pizza and candies tonight. Fingers crossed. Happy Halloween!
Day 40-11/01 - 143.6 Not too bad considering the wine & pizza I had last night. Didn’t go overboard though so that’s a good thing.
Day 41-11/02 - DNW
Day 42-11/03 - 143.6 Gaining and losing the same pound over and over. Whatever I’m doing is just maintaining. I need to figure out how to actually lose weight.
WEEK 6 GAIN: +.8 [weigh-in: 143.6]
Accumulated Gain: +.8 [Challenge start: 142.8]
Day 43-11/04 - 142.7 Surprised at this number but I’ll take it. Got a cardio workout in yesterday... finally!
Day 44-11/05 - 143.4
Day 45-11/06 - 144.3
Day 46-11/07 - 143.5 Back down a pound. Whew! It's a beautiful day here, although quite breezy.
Day 47-11/08 - 143.6
Day 48-11/09 - 144.9 Too much chili & rice yesterday. My favorite!
Day 49-11/10 - 143.2
WEEK 7 LOSS: - .4
Accumulated Gain: + .4 [Challenge start: 142.8]
Day 50-11/11 - DNW
Day 51-11/12 - DNW
Day 52-11/13 - 145 No words. Disappointed
Day 53-11/14 - 144.3
Day 54-11/15 - 143.1 Don’t know where this drop came from. lol I never know how accurate my scale is. Yesterday’s exercise: 1 hour (11.78 miles) Peloton ride. Nothing crazy, no climbs. Just at a flat road pace after dinner. Easing back into it.
Day 55-11/16 - 143.4 Could have done better with what I ate yesterday. Glad I got in some exercise: 15-min low impact cycling and a 20-min kettlebell class. I’ll be hurting for the next 2 days for sure.
Day 56-11/17 - 143.9 It’s the snacking / self-sabotage. Ugh! Yesterday’s exercise: 35 min cycling and 10 min. upper body strength training.
WEEK 8 GAIN: +.7 [weigh in: 143.9]
Accumulated Gain: +1.10 [Challenge start: 142.8]
Day 57-11/18 - 142.1 Whoa…. Should I believe my scale? Almost a 2 lb drop in a day. Eating was on point yesterday and I stopped eating at about 7pm. Workout after dinner: 50-min bike ride.
Day 58-11/19 - DNW
Day 59-11/20 - 143.1 Busy week: full-time job, cleaning & prepping for Thanksgiving. I need to find time to fit in my workouts. Excited to see my daughter who flies in with her roommate on TG morning.
Day 60-11/21 - 143.0 Not the greatest with food choices yesterday, but what else is new? One more trip to Costco this morning and I’ll be ready to start TG food prep tomorrow. Will be decorating and setting-up today. Last night’s workout after dinner: 45-min bike ride.
Day 61-11/22 - 143.7
Day 62-11/23 - DNW Forgot all about weighing this morning. Hit the ground running preparing for our Thanksgiving shindig.
Day 63-11/24 - DNW Continued celebrating with family and food.
WEEK 9 LOSS OR GAIN: DNW
Accumulated Loss or Gain:
Day 64-11/25 - DNW I will not be weighing this week. Not ready to see the damage and I don’t want to have any regrets as I really enjoyed the long weekend, especially with my daughter being home.
Day 65-11/26 - DNW
Day 66-11/27 - DNW Back on track today.
Day 67-11/28 - DNW Thanksgiving weekend was definitely a trigger. Slowly weaning off the carb/sugar cravings. Yesterday was ok and today should be better. Yesterday’s workout: 20-min high intensity bike ride, 30-min “walking” bike ride.
Day 68-11/29 - DNW
Day 69-11/30 - DNW Stopped eating by 7:45pm last night. Yesterday’s workout: 20-min chest & back, 5-min core, 30-min biking. 10-min stretch class this morning, which I hope to do on a daily basis to combat pain & stiffness and to help with flexibility.
Day 70-12/01 -
WEEK 10 LOSS OR GAIN:
Accumulated Loss or Gain:
Day 71-12/02 - DNW
Day 72-12/03 - DNW
Day 73-12/04 - 144.5 - No words. It shouldn’t be this hard.
Day 74-12/05 - 143.9 – Lost a few ounces but I still feel the bloat and one of my old faithful tops is fitting pretty snugly. I know what I have to do. Got my stretching in this morning. Trying to make this become part of my morning routine. Otherwise, I foresee stiffness in my lower back and hips becoming a chronic issue. Sunny and breezy here today. Currently 75° F.
Day 75-12/06 - 142.6 Morning stretch [√]. Feeling a little better today. Inflammation has subsided a wee bit. Did not go crazy with food yesterday, and no potato chips!
Yesterday’s workout: 20-min Pilates, 30 min. spin class, 10 min cool down bike ride.
Day 76-12/07 - 142.2 Body feeling much better. I’m sure on top of this week’s improved eating habits and exercising, vitamin supplements are helping. However, I’ve been feeling quite fatigued lately. Last time that happened I had a vitamin D deficiency. Hoping I can get in this week for a lab test.
Yesterday’s workout: 10-min core strength, 20-min glutes & legs strength, 40-min bike ride.
Day 77-12/08 - 142 Ate well yesterday, except for some potato chips after dinner. Ugh, so addicting!
Yesterday’s workout: 10-min Pilates, 5-min core, 20-min chest & back, and 42 min bike ride.
WEEK 11 LOSS OR GAIN: 2.5 lbs lost (used Monday’s number as a start since I DNW for a week prior)
Accumulated Loss or Gain: .8 lbs lost (Challenge start: 142.8)
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Hi everyone! I'm Jeanne. 👋😀
I'm 47, 5' 4". I live in Canada 🇨🇦
1st round of 100 - lost 7.8 lbs
2nd round of 100 now
No specific goal for me.
Need to move & lose weight
any amount is a win for me!!!!
Before this challenge my weight
would yo-yo 🪀 real BAD!
So this challenge is working for me!!
My yo-yo 🪀 is still out but not as bad.
Day 01-09/23 : 158.6
Day 02-09/24: 159.4
Day 03-09/25: 159.8
Day 04-09/26: 158.6
Day 05-09/27: 159.4
Day 06-09/28: 160.2
Day 07-09/29: 159.6
WEEK 1 GAIN: +2.8 😕
Accumulated Gain: +2.8 😕
Day 08-09/30: 161.4
Day 09-10/01: 158.6
Day 10-10/02: 158.6
Day 11-10/03: 158.8
Day 12-10/04: 159.2
Day 13-10/05: 159.4
Day 14-10/06: 158.6
WEEK 2 LOSS: -3.4 😀
Accumulated Loss: -0.6 😀
Day 15-10/07: 158.0
Day 16-10/08: 157.6
Day 17-10/09: 157.8
Day 18-10/10: 159.0
Day 19-10/11: 160.0
Day 20-10/12: 160.2
Day 21-10/13: 160.2
WEEK 3 GAIN: +3.0 😕
Accumulated GAIN: +2.4 😕
Day 22-10/14: 161.0
Day 23-10/15: 160.2
Day 24-10/16: 160.2
Day 25-10/17: 160.0
Day 26-10/18: 159.6
Day 27-10/19: 159.6
Day 28-10/20: 158.0
WEEK 4 LOSS: -1.6 😀
Accumulated GAIN: +0.8 😕
Day 29-10/21: 159.4
Day 30-10/22: 158.6
Day 31-10/23: 157.8
Day 32-10/24: 158.2
Day 33-10/25: 159.0
Day 34-10/26: 157.4
Day 35-10/27: 157.2
WEEK 5 LOSS: -1.4 😀
Accumulated LOSS: -0.6 😀
Day 36-10/28: 158.0
Day 37-10/29: 157.6
Day 38-10/30: 157.6
Day 39-10/31: 157.4
Day 40-11/01: 157.0
Day 41-11/02: 157.6
Day 42-11/03: 157.6
WEEK 6 GAIN: +1.4 😕
Accumulated GAIN: +0.8 😕
Day 43-11/04: 159.4
Day 44-11/05: 163.6
Day 45-11/06: 160.2
Day 46-11/07: 159.0
Day 47-11/08: 159.2
Day 48-11/09: 159.2
Day 49-11/10: 157.8
WEEK 7 LOSS: -1.4 😀
Accumulated LOSS: -0.6 😀
Day 50-11/11: 158.0
Day 51-11/12: 158.0
Day 52-11/13: 157.8
Day 53-11/14: 159.4
Day 54-11/15: 158.6
Day 55-11/16: 159.2
Day 56-11/17: 158.2
WEEK 8 GAIN: +1.2 😕
Accumulated LOSS: +0.6 😕
Day 57-11/18: 159.2
Day 58-11/19: 158.8
Day 59-11/20: 159.2
Day 60-11/21: 160.0
Day 61-11/22: 159.8
Day 62-11/23: 161.2
Day 63-11/24: 158.0
WEEK 9 GAIN: +0.2 😕
Accumulated LOSS: +0.8 😕
Day 64-11/25: 159.4
Day 65-11/26: 159.4
Day 66-11/27: 159.8
Day 67-11/28: 157.6
Day 68-11/29: 157.6
Day 69-11/30: 158.0
Day 70-12/01: 160.8
WEEK 10 GAIN: +0.6 😕
Accumulated GAIN: +1.4 😕
Day 71-12/02: 160.0
Day 72-12/03: 158.0
Day 73-12/04: 158.0
Day 74-12/05: 156.4
Day 75-12/06: 155.8
Day 76-12/07: 158.6
Day 77-12/08: 156.4 ⬅️
100 day challenge
Total days: 177 😀👍3 -
Back again! I went from 79 kg to 71.5 kg in the last Challenge. Planning to get down to 67 kg (147.4lb) in the next 100 days.
Day 01-09/23-xxxxx- 71.5 kg. Received news this morning that a family member in Ireland has had a heart attack. It was partly her fault because she heard of my weight loss success and tried to go on a crazy sort of almost religious diet with nothing but raw fruit and walking 18,000 steps a day. At 62 years old! Luckily she is recovering well, but it makes me more careful about sticking to a slow, sustainable rate. The tortoise always beats the hare.
Day 02-09/24-xxxxx- 72 kg. Unsure of my BMI because I used to be 5' 10" (177.8 cm) but now I've lost, maybe an inch? Or Two? I'll tentatively say 175 cm. So 23.5 BMI. Pretty good, but I'd like to, ideally, 22. But will settle for 22.5.
Day 03-09/25-xxxxx- 72 kg. Found a whole $NZ3.00 (USD1.80) out walking today. Wish it was like that everyday!
Day 04-09/26-xxxxx- 71.5 kg. Went to an Art Exhibition opening and demolished a plate of sandwiches. I am not safe in the presence of bread.
Day 05-09/27-xxxxx- 72.1 kg. Whatever has happened! Could it be something I ate last night?
Day 06-09/28-xxxxx- 71.3 kg. I think the scale has a sense of humor and is playing pranks on me.
Day 07-09/29-xxxxx- 71.9 kg
WEEK 1 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.4 kg gain. Not off to the best of starts. Trying to keep the total calories in at less than 1600 regardless of amount lost through exercise.
Accumulated Loss or Gain:
Day 08-09/30-xxxxx- 72 kg. Normally I drink my coffee black, but today I had my annual treat of pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks. (the smallest size)
Day 09-10/01-xxxxx- 71.5 kg. ....number on the bathroom scale, whither will you wander? Upstairs, downstairs, in the refrigerator....
Day 10-10/02-xxxxx- 71.7 kg.
Day 11-10/03-xxxxx- 71.3 kg. Hopefully have recovered from the mindless snacking of the last 10 days and back to better habits ..... but now I am stress shopping online a lot .... telling myself that it is all for Christmas gifts....
Day 12-10/04-xxxxx- 71.2 kg.
Day 13-10/05-xxxxx- 71.2 kg. Second day in a row off eating less than I burned ..... hopefully I can go the next 5 days and see some results. Picking up the exercise to 90 mins walk a day.
Day 14-10/06-xxxxx- 71.1 kg. Ate some cheese I hadn't planned for, walked for an extra 60 mins to burn it off. Tired but in a positive mood.
WEEK 2 LOSS OR GAIN :minus 0.8 kg - more than anticipated - seems like I was eating a lot and not losing much, but I started Week 2 heavier than at the start of Week 1.
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0.4 kg. Hopefully I can lose this much every week in order to meet my goal of 67 kg.
Day 15-10/07-xxxxx- 71 kg Ate over my limit. Start again and try for a week.
Day 16-10/08-xxxxx- 71.3 kg. Ate under my limit, but then had a can of gin and soda....(a rare event for me)
Day 17-10/09-xxxxx- 72 kg. Looking in my closet I found a size 4XL top I haven't worn since I was 100 kg (220 lb), back in 2021. I dropped it off at the Salvation Army after making a solemn vow never to get that heavy again.
Day 18-10/10-xxxxx- 71 kg. Started off with avo on toast for breakfast, but later in the morning felt very unwell. Stayed in bed for the rest of the day with no food, just water/
Day 19-10/11-xxxxx- 70.5 kg. Was able to get up and go out today. Still not much of an appetite, and coffee taste horrible, but at least I'm losing weight.
Day 20-10/12-xxxxx- 70 kg Waist 31.5 ins, Hips 40.5 ins.- not the best way to reach the stretch goal I set at the start of the year, but I'll take it. Feeling much better today, still ate some extra protein and went easy on the fiber. At the start of the year I made myself a disincentive promise that if I didn't lose the weight I would send a $240 donation to a Politician I Very Much Hope Is Not Reelected. If I can keep at the current weight until the end of the year Mister Obnoxious will get nothing from me!
Day 21-10/13-xxxxx- 70 kg. Exercising a little less, for maintenance, but also eating a little less - only half a lemon cupcake as a treat today, everything else was healthy. My focus now is less on continuing to lose and more on keeping the weight steady through the Holiday Season to the end of the year - which will be on us sooner than we expect! I do still have my rescued can of beer in the fridge, but will wait a few more days - alcohol once a week is enough.
WEEK 3 LOSS OR GAIN: minus 1 kg.
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.5 kg - that's a little over one pound a week, just as MFP predicted.
Day 22-10/14-xxxxx- 70.3 kg. I took some of the money I have found on the ground during my daily walks and bought a bag of colorful cotton yarn at the Sally Army. Intending to knit myself a pretty summer shawl. Then I met up with a friend for lunch and we shared a chicken salad wrap, which I thought would be healthy, but it turned out to have a bucketload of super sweet mayo.
Day 23-10/15-xxxxx- 70.1 kg. Today was very wet so I stayed in and knitted. Changed my mind about the shawl and started to knit a lacy summer top - in size M!!! ..... well, a pretty loose size M, but M nonetheless. I did make pizza for dinner, but it had a sprouted seed base, not too much cheese and loads of veggies.
Day 24-10/16-xxxxx- 70 kg. Started a new health goal - gradually cutting back on coffee. Hoping to have it down to one small cup a day by the end of the month, and cut it out completely in the New Year. In the past, when I was on stricter diets, I found coffee acted as an appetite suppressant. When I tried going cold turkey I started eating like crazy - after I was able to wean myself off for 18 months I was in a much better place both physically and mentally.
Day 25-10/17-xxxxx- 69.8 kg
Day 26-10/18-xxxxx- 69.9 kg. "Only" 4 cups of coffee today, and slightly over my calories allowed (but still in a deficit - just not a 500 cal deficit).
Day 27-10/19-xxxxx- 70 kg. Grapes are fruit. Fruit is good, but the calories still count .... it couldn't have been the toasted cheese.....
Day 28-10/20-xxxxx- 69.7 kg.
WEEK 4 LOSS OR GAIN: minus 0.3 kg
Accumulated Loss or Gain: minus 1.8 kg
Day 29-10/21-xxxxx- 69.8 kg
Day 30-10/22-xxxxx- 69.5 kg (152.9 lbs). Another 70 days to lose the last 2.5 kg - a little under 1.5 ounces per day (I switch from kilos and grams to pounds and ounces depending on which number seems more manageable - or impressive!) Losing 35.2 lbs sounds way better than losing 16 kg.
Day 31-10/23-xxxxx- 69 kg. Mainly healthy eating today, but was shopping for canned fish and mushrooms when I got waylaid by a chocolate bar .... need to exercise more self control with the holiday season coming up.
Day 32-10/24-xxxxx- 69.3 kg
Day 33-10/25-xxxxx- 69.5 kg.
Day 34-10/26-xxxxx- 69.3 kg.
Day 35-10/27-xxxxx- 69 kg.
WEEK 5 LOSS OR GAIN: minus 0.7 kg
Accumulated Loss or Gain: minus 2.5 kg. Overall progress slow and steady - just over a pound a week. Just what the doctor ordered.
Day 36-10/28-xxxxx- 68.8 kg. Down to a BMI of 22.5 or so, depending on how tall I actually am. It's harder to measure height accurately than weight. So long as I stay in the healthy range I'm not so concerned about BMI - more concerned about waist/height and waist/hip ratios which are also used for risk assessment.
Day 37-10/29-xxxxx- 68.9 kg
Day 38-10/30-xxxxx- 69 kg. So a slight increase, but I cheer myself on by realising I am down 31 kg (68.2 lbs) from my highest weight, about 3 years ago.
Day 39-10/31-xxxxx- 68.8 kg. We don't really celebrate Halloween here (tho the marketers are trying hard to push it) The seasons are the wrong way round for us. Hope all my American online friends have a fun night.
Day 40-11/01-xxxxx- 68.7 kg. Years ago I stayed for 3 months on a dairy farm. The family all drank raw milk and they were fine. The cows were free of disease. But after a few weeks of drinking it myself, I developed severe gastro-intestinal problems. Even after leaving the farm, I had diarrhea for 18 months and lost a ton of weight. It only cleared up after I cut out dairy completely. Nowadays, I can tolerate it in small amounts, but if I have more than half a cup of milk daily, after a while the gut/bowel problems come back. I rarely drink milk, but have been eating quite a bit of cheese lately, and it is definitely beginning to affect me. I need to give it up for a while, or at least cut back.
Day 41-11/02-xxxxx- 68.6 kg. I am rapidly losing the battle to quit coffee .... but drinking it helps suppress my appetite and keeps me from snacking.
Day 42-11/03-xxxxx- 68.5 kg.
WEEK 6 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.5 kg
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 3 kg. Yes! I can have a slice of pizza now and then and still lose weight. How awesome that at the age of 65 I am finally learning to practice moderation.
Day 43-11/04-xxxxx- 68.6 kg.
Day 44-11/05-xxxxx- 68.7 kg.
Day 45-11/06-xxxxx- 68.4 kg. I hadn't thought of this previously, but a few months ago my doctor reduced one of my medications - which has increased appetite and weight gain as side effects! I did, in fact, start to eat more and gain more after I was put on it. Now I am eating less, but I'm not hungry.
Day 46-11/07-xxxxx- 68.3 kg. Went for a walk across the campus today and saw a dollar coin (USD0.60) on the ground. But when I went to pick it up some prank playing student had glued it to the sidewalk!
Day 47-11/08-xxxxx- 68.2 kg
Day 48-11/09-xxxxx- Forgot to post for the first time in 225 days! (I did skip one other day but I was out of town and had no net access.)
Day 49-11/10-xxxxx- 68.2 kg.
WEEK 7 LOSS OR GAIN: minus 0.3 kg. Now that I weigh less I need less calories to sustain me and given that my daily net limit remains at 1210, my deficit is less and the rate is slowing down. Still pretty confident of getting to 67 kg by the end of the year.
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 3.3 kg
Day 50-11/11-xxxxx- 68 kg! Yeah, scale, you goin' DOWN!
Halfway Progress Report: …..Pounds Lost so Far: 3.5 kg (7.7 lb) GONE!!!! I think I can .... I think I can ..... get to my goal in the next 50 days. 67 kg here I come - maybe even 65!
Day 51-11/12-xxxxx- 68 kg. Waist 31 inches. Hips 40 inches.
Day 52-11/13-xxxxx- 68.1 kg. I can fit comfortably into size 14 jeans for the first time in I don't know how many years - think that's a US size 10. But the dress size measurements vary so much between manufacturers you always have to try the durn things on anyway. Vanity sizing!
Day 53-11/14-xxxxx- 68 kg. The students are all finished with exams and I had to be careful in my walk across campus today because there was a load of junk dumped outside all the abandoned digs. I did pick up a whole still wrapped dozen rolls of toilet paper and a couple other useful things.
Day 54-11/15-xxxxx- 67.9 kg.
Day 55-11/16-xxxxx- 67.8 kg. I have heard from my family member in Ireland who is recovering well from her heart attack, but she has also been diagnosed as prediabetic. I tell myself I don't eat much cake and cookies - well, I don't buy or bake them. But looking back at my food diary, the truth is whenever I'm at an event or just having coffee with a friend, if I'm offered goodies I can't say no. Also looking thru the pantry I'm shocked at the amount of sugar in cereals, baked beans, sauces, etc. I need to be much more vigilant.
Day 56-11/17-xxxxx- 67.8 kg
WEEK 8 LOSS OR GAIN: Only 0.2 kg lost this week, but it's still a loss. We are getting close to the feasting season, and I'm already succumbing to the offered treats.
Accumulated Loss or Gain: Minus 3.7 kg.
Day 57-11/18-xxxxx- 67.7 kg. Did Not Eat Sugar Today! Will try to avoid it for the whole of this week.
Day 58-11/19-xxxxx- 67.7 kg. I fasted before early Mass as usual, only for 12 hours, which has never been a problem before. Father asked me to do the readings, OT, Psalm and Epistle. So 3 in a row, quite lengthy. I was part way thru when I started to feel a bit light headed, but kept going, and then the words started to blur. I just got to the end of the last reading, then blacked out. Everyone was very kind and helpful. Someone brought me some cold water and after a few sips I felt better. They wanted to call an ambulance, but I insisted it wasn't necessary and was able to walk home afterwards. I've had this problem for years. When I'm moving I'm fine, but getting up in the morning and standing for long periods always makes me dizzy. My doctor says it is low blood pressure, but doesn't want to put me on drugs. She says it isn't dangerous unless I hit my head falling.
Day 59-11/20-xxxxx- 67.6 I didn't worry about eating under my limit today, I just ate healthy (no sugar) and drank lots of water. I'm thinking I may have been losing weight a bit too fast and that accounts for the weakness yesterday. So I will just concentrate on keeping my weight stable until New Year. If I do get down to 67 kg that's great, otherwise I'm already slap bang in the middle of the healthy BMI range. I'd like to get my waist back down to 30 inches, but I'm taking my time.
Day 60-11/21-xxxxx- I did check with my doctor today, and she said it was likely due to dehydration. I need to be more vigilant about drinking water whenever I feel the urge for coffee, instead of opening the fridge door and grabbing whatever's there. She did weigh me, and on her scale I am 73 kg! (albeit fully clothed) I am 5.3 kg (11.66 lb) heavier than I thought I was! But still in the healthy weight range. Maybe I will drop another kilo by NYE, maybe it will have to wait till 2024.
Day 61-11/22-xxxxx- 72.5 kg. Alleluia! Dropped a half kilo overnight! Which Saint do I thank for this miracle?! Is there a patron saint of weight loss?
Day 62-11/23-xxxxx- 72.4 kg.
Day 63-11/24-xxxxx-72 kg.
WEEK 9 LOSS OR GAIN: PLUS 4.2 kg!!!! Durn scale.
Accumulated Loss or Gain:plus 0.5 kg. Not so bad after all. If I can end this 100 Day Challenge at the same weight as I started, despite scale variation, I'll be happy.
Day 64-11/25-xxxxx- 71.5 kg. Yay! back where I started.
Day 65-11/26-xxxxx- 71.4 kg. Just 5 weeks to the end of the Challenge and the end of the year. With today's deficit, MFP tells me I will get down to 69 kg.
Day 66-11/27-xxxxx- 71.3 kg. Today I decided to eat up what was left in the fridge and pantry (not much left from my Eat Down The Pantry Challenge). For breakfast I had butter flavor popcorn and 2 apples. Lunch I mixed a spoonful of ricotta with some milk powder, an egg and a little Italian seasoning and turned a poppy seed bagel into savory French toast - I prefer mine savory to sweet. Dinner I cooked up some potato gnocchi with the last of the frozen broccoli and a can of mushrooms, and instead of sauce I stirred in a generous amount of garlic hummus. Sounds like a weird day of eating but it was all quite tasty, and I still came in under my calorie limit. Oh and a banana for a snack. I still have plenty of rice and flour and lots of canned veges, beans and fish which will last me till next Tuesday when I get paid. I will also be able to access my Christmas Club money then and will use some of that to stock up again.
Day 67-11/28-xxxxx- 71 kg.
Day 68-11/29-xxxxx- 71.2 kg. I had an attack of the munchies in the wee hours ....
Day 69-11/30-xxxxx- 71.2 kg. I can fit a Medium top comfortably.
Day 70-12/01-xxxxx- 71 kg.
WEEK 10 LOSS OR GAIN: minus 0.5 kg.
Accumulated Loss or Gain: minus 0.5 kg. Down 8 kg since the beginning of the first Challenge. Down 14.5 kg since started tracking on MFP. Down 29 since my highest weight ever. My aim is to maintain over the holidays.
Day 71-12/02-xxxxx- 70.8 kg.
Day 72-12/03-xxxxx- 70 kg. Dunno how that happened but I'll take it.
Day 73-12/04-xxxxx- 70.2 kg
Day 74-12/05-xxxxx- DNW
Day 75-12/06-xxxxx-DNW
Day 76-12/07-xxxxx-DNW
Day 77-12/08-xxxxx-70 kg. I'm thinking this may be my destination weight reached. Some family and friends have commented I am getting too thin - but they are def on the larger side themselves. If I look at old photos I can see I weighed less in the past - and was taller - and people then thought I was normal. I think with the increase in obesity people's perception of healthy weight has changed. I remember in my childhood the popular TV series Bonanza. Big Hoss was thought to be a very big man at 300 lbs - but he was also 6' 4". Everyone was very shocked when he died suddenly in his 40s. I went to a high school of 400 and only one girl was truly obese. We were sorry for her because her home life sucked and we understood why she was eating all the time (some of the boys were mean, but they didn't really know her) We were all so excited to see her at the 25 year reunion - she'd been in therapy, lost all the weight and was running marathons. By contrast virtually all the rest of us had gained weight ....
WEEK 11 LOSS OR GAIN:Minus 0.8 kg.
Accumulated Loss or Gain: Minus 1.5 kg.
Day 78-12/09-xxxxx- 70.2 kg. I had a fruit mince tart at a friend's today as a starter Christmas treat. It was soooo sweet I could barely finish it! So I am thinking I might not bake or buy any goodies this year, as they tend to come in amounts for families, and I am worried if I open the packet I will down the lot and wind up throwing up - as I used to when a kid, and ds did the same. I might get some nice cheeses instead - in smaller amounts. And some fresh cherries, since they are in season here now.
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Day 100-12/31…..(Final Weigh- In)-xxxxx-4 -
@deepwoodslady How exciting to be so close to those incredible milestones!!! I've always taken BMI with a grain of salt because I am a big-boned girl, literally I feel like my skeleton weighs more than average because at 5'6" the top weight on the chart is 148 for a healthy weight, and I would be a BONE at that weight. That would be like a size 2 or 4 for me! But getting out of the 'obese' category is definitely something to celebrate, once I do I'll actually be fairly close to my goal weight!! ha ha
Congratulations to being so close to hitting that 5 1/2 year low!! 3 -
100 Days of Weighing In ^^^^^ Sept 23, 2023 thru Dec 31, 2023
My Name is Donna, Age 63. I am 5’5” tall & I live in Northern Michigan USA
“We will encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” ~Maya Angelou
Goal This Round: 176.0 (12 lbs)
Starting Weight from End of Last Challenge: 188.0
Challenge Ending Weight: xxxxx
ENDING WEIGHTS IN PREVIOUS ROUNDS:Round #1 --- 199,8
Round #2 --- 186.8
Round #3 --- 195.6
Round #4 --- 211.0
Round #5 --- 211.3
Round #6 --- 205.4
Round #7 --- 207.6
Round #8 --- 195.2
Round #9 --- 185.2
Round #10—195.2
Round #11---200.8
Round #12---200.4
Round #13---196.2
Round #14---191.2
Round #15---194.0
Round #16---188.0
Thoughts at the start of this challenge:
1. I am down 23.3 pounds from my highest ending weight during these challenges (#5)
2. I am up 2.8 pounds from my lowest ending weight (#9)
3. I am still down 11.8 pounds from the first challenge (#1)
4. I am still ahead of the game and these challenges are working for me. It is up & down and slower than I would like but it’s generally working. I’ve got to continue to dedicate myself and put in the work. When I do, clearly the results are much better.
Previous Weeks This Round
Day 01-09/23-187.8-(Trend weight 190.6)
Day 02-09/24-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
Day 03-09/25-188.8-(Trend weight 190.4)
Day 04-09/26-187.6-(Trend weight 190.1)
Day 05-09/27-187.6-(Trend weight 189.8)
Day 06-09/28-188.4-(Trend weight 189.7)
Day 07-09/29-188.6-(Trend weight 189.6)
WEEK 1 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.6 GAIN (Already starting this round playing Catch-Up.
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0.6 GAIN
Day 08-09/30-188.2-(Trend weight 189.5)
Day 09-10/01-187.2-(Trend weight 189.2)
Day 10-10/02-187.0-(Trend weight 189.0)
Day 11-10/03-186.2-(Trend weight 188.7)
Day 12-10/04-186.6-(Trend weight 188.5)
Day 13-10/05-185.8-(Trend weight 188.2)
Day 14-10/06-188.0-(Trend weight 188.2)
WEEK 2 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.6 LOST
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0 LOST and 0 GAINED
Day 15-10/07-186.8-(Trend weight 188.1)
Day 16-10/08-186.2-(Trend weight 187.9)
Day 17-10/09-184.8-(Trend weight 187.6)
Day 18-10/10-183.2-(Trend weight 187.1)
Day 19-10/11-183.0-(Trend weight 186.7)
Day 20-10/12-185.0-(Trend weight 186.6)
Day 21-10/13-185.4-(Trend weight 186.4)
WEEK 3 LOSS OR GAIN: 2.6 lbs LOST
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 2.6 lbs. LOST
Day 22-10/14-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
Day 23-10/15-187.0-(Trend weight 186.6)
Day 24-10/16-184.6-(Trend weight 186.4)
Day 25-10/17-185.8-(Trend weight 186.3)
Day 26-10/18-185.8-(Trend weight 186.3)
Day 27-10/19-185.6-(Trend weight 186.2)
Day 28-10/20-185.0-(Trend weight 186.2)
WEEK 4 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.4 LOST
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 3.0 lbs LOST
Day 29-10/21-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
Day 30-10/22-185.6-(Trend weight 186.2)
Day 31-10/23-184.4-(Trend weight 186.1)
Day 32-10/24-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
Day 33-10/25-186.8-(Trend weight 186.2)
Day 34-10/26-183.6-(Trend weight 185.9)
Day 35-10/27-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
WEEK 5 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.4 lbs LOST
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 4.4 lbs LOST
Day 36-10/28-183.4-(Trend weight 185.5)
Day 37-10/29-185.6-(Trend weight 185.5)
Day 38-10/30-183.0-(Trend weight 185.2)
Day 39-10/31-181.4-(Trend weight 184.9)
Day 40-11/01-181.2-(Trend weight 184.5)
Day 41-11/02-183.2-(Trend weight 184.4)
Day 42-11/03-182.6-(Trend weight 184.2)
WEEK 6 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.0 lbs LOST
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 5.4 lbs LOST
Day 43-11/04-184.0-(Trend weight 184.2)
Day 44-11/05-184.6-(Trend weight 184.2)
Day 45-11/06-185.4-(Trend weight 184.3)
Day 46-11/07-183.6-(Trend weight 184.3)
Day 47-11/08-182.6-(Trend weight 184.1)
Day 48-11/09-183.2-(Trend weight 184.0)
Day 49-11/10-183.0-(Trend weight 183.9)
WEEK 7 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.4 GAIN
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 5 lbs LOST
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 50-11/11-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
Halfway Progress Report: 5.0 lbs Pounds Lost so Far. I am using day 49’s weight since I will be on a short vacation travel during this weigh-in and still away from home.
Day 51-11/12-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
Day 52-11/13-183.8-(Trend weight 184.3)
Day 53-11/14-182.6-(Trend weight 184.1)
Day 54-11/15-181.4-(Trend weight 183.8)
Day 55-11/16-179.6-(Trend weight 183.4)
Day 56-11/17-179.8-(Trend weight 183.0)
WEEK 8 LOSS OR GAIN: 3.2 lbs LOST
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 8.2 lbs LOST
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 57-11/18-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
Day 58-11/19-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
Day 59-11/20-180.8-(Trend weight 182.5)
Day 60-11/21-180.4-(Trend weight 182.3)
Day 61-11/22-179.6-(Trend weight 182.0)
Day 62-11/23-182.0-(Trend weight 182.0)
Day 63-11/24-183.2-(Trend weight 182.2)
WEEK 9 LOSS OR GAIN: 3.4 GAIN (Thanksgiving Weekend)
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 4.8 LOST
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 64-11/25-183.0-(Trend weight 182.3)
Day 65-11/26-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
Day 66-11/27-180.4-(Trend weight 182.4)
Day 67-11/28-179.8-(Trend weight 182.2)
Day 68-11/29-179.4-(Trend weight 181.9)
Day 69-11/30-182.4-(Trend weight 182.0)
Day 70-12/01-181.4-(Trend weight 181.9)
WEEK 10 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.8 lb LOSS
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 6.6 lbs. LOST
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 71-12/02-181.4-(Trend weight 181.9)
Day 72-12/03-182.0-(Trend weight 181.9)
Day 73-12/04-181.0-(Trend weight 181.8)
Day 74-12/05-180.6-(Trend weight 181.7)
Day 75-12/06-179.4-(Trend weight 181.4)
Day 76-12/07-179.2-(Trend weight 181.2)
Day 77-12/08-179.0-(Trend weight 181.0) An internal celebration today and another near one! The celebration: I have officially moved from the Obese category to the Overweight category by the skin of my teeth. Literally, by decimal points I have made it. My last super big deal accomplishment was getting into Onederland and this, my friends is so much bigger and more important to me than even that. It is not just a number to me. It is a symbol of health. My near celebration today: I am 0.1 point away from my lowest weight in 5 ½ years according to any records I have. I really thought I would hit it today but life doesn’t always cater to us, now does it? You can bet that I am going to be stellar, as perfect as a human can, fastidious and compulsive even, to get that 178.9 or less tomorrow! Progress has been so slow this week although my diet has been very good since the birthday party last weekend. However, due to being so sick I have had no real structured exercise for most of the days. Just on my feet more than usual due to decorating but that’s about it. It is really showing me how much exercise helps. I’ll get back at it, as soon as I am strong enough. This sickness has not subsided WHATSOEVER. These next two challenges are going to allow me to put all my new knowledge into practice and not just theory if I’ll just try. I mean, REALLY try. But fear not, I am still your biggest fan and still over here in your corner cheering you on, even if it’s with a box of tissue in hand!
WEEK 11 LOSS OR GAIN: 2.4 LOST
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 9.0 lbs LOST
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 78-12/09-179.6-(Trend weight 180.9) My “Foodie” daughter and DGS I babysit hasve been staying the weekend with me since Thursday Evening. She won’t be leaving until Sunday evening. She is a size Double Zero. She buys all the junk, brings it in, then picks at it and eats practically nothing. And I have that deep seated issue of not wasting food! I’ve got to stop being the garbage disposal. Today I will tell her what’s on MY menu for myself and politely ask her to not offer me anything out of her never-ending Mary Poppins bag.
Day 79-12/10-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 80-12/11-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 81-12/12-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 82-12/13-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 83-12/14-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 84-12/15-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
WEEK 12 LOSS OR GAIN:
Accumulated Loss or Gain:
CURRENT STRENGTH TRAINING REGIMEN
Strength Training Mini Challenge Round #8:
I will continue to work on batwing arms and flabby thighs. I will also try to engage in some floor/standing/chair exercising to tighten stomach area especially. I will try to add in some aerobic exercise like walking or dancing or the exercise bike AT LEAST 5 days a week. This is not my dream, it is my pledge to myself.
Day 01 - Nov 20 – 5 min with arm loop resistance band, 30 min of brisk walking at 4 mph with video, 15 min of gen floor exercises/pilates, Iso knee therapy x 3.
Day 02 - Nov 21 – 6 min with 5 lb weights, 30 min on exercise bike, 30 min of brisk walking 4 mph with video, 15 min of gen floor exercises/pilates, Iso knee therapy x 2.
Day 03 - Nov 22 – 31 min on exercise bike, 60 min of Slow walking, 15 min of gen floor exercises, Iso knee therapy x 1.
Day 04 - Nov 23 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, 34 min of aerobic dancing, 30 min walking at 4 mph with video, 15 min of gen floor exercises, Iso knee therapy x 2.
Day 05 - Nov 24 – 5 min with resistance bands, 15 min of walking at 4 mph with video, 15 min of gen floor exercises, Iso knee therapy x 1. Lots of cleaning, food prep, cooking and baking today. Not much time for any extra exercise.
Day 06 - Nov 25 – 15 min of walking at 4 mph with video, 15 min of gen floor exercises, Iso knee therapy x 1. It was our Thanksgiving Feast. Lots of cooking and clean-up.
Day 07 - Nov 26 – 15 min of walking at 4 mph with video.
Day 08 - Nov 27 – 7 min with resistance bands, 33 min on exercise bike including HIIT, 15 min of walking at 4 mph with video, 15 min of gen floor exercises, Iso knee therapy x 3.
Day 09 - Nov 28 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, 35 min on exercise bike including HIIT, 15 min of walking at 4 mph with video, 15 min of gen floor exercises, Iso knee therapy x 3.
Day 10 - Nov 29 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, 120 min of very slow walking, Iso knee therapy x 1.
Day 11 - Nov 30 – 7 min with 5 lb weights, 15 min of brisk walking at 4 mph with video, 15 min of gen floor exercises, Iso knee therapy x 2.]Day 12 - Dec 01 – 5 min with resistance bands, 15 min of walking at 4 mph with video, 30 min of exercise bike, 15 min of gen floor exercises.
Day 13 - Dec 02 15 min of brisk walking at 4 mph with video, 1 hour of bowling, Iso knee therapy x 1.
Day 14 - Dec 03 – Nothing due to illness.
Day 15 - Dec 04 – 30 min on exercise bike leisurely, 15 min of general floor exercises, Iso knee therapy x 1. Too sick to do much more and what I did accomplish was very slow and methodical.
Day 16 - Dec 05– I’m counting about 60 min of slow walking (including lots of stairs) for my Christmas decorating that I worked on non-stop for 7 hours. About 15 min of general floor exercises which I did laying in bed. Too sick to do anything more. I took a turn for the worse last night when I was done decorating for the night. So much more to do…..
Day 17 - Dec 06 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, 60 min of slow walking being counted for another 6.5 hours of decorating. 15 min of floor exercises, Iso knee therapy x 1.
Day 18 - Dec 07 – 5 min with 5 lb weights. 30 min of slow walking for 4.5 hours of decorating, 15 min of floor exercises, Iso knee therapy x 2.
Day 19 - Dec 08 – 8 min with 5 lb weights, 15 min of floor exercises, Iso knee therapy x 1.
Day 20 - Dec 09 –
Day 21 - Dec 10 –
Future Weeks to Come
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 85-12/16-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 86-12/17-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 87-12/18-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 88-12/19-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 89-12/20-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 90-12/21-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 91-12/22-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
WEEK 13 LOSS OR GAIN:
Accumulated Loss or Gain:
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 92-12/23-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 93-12/24-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 94-12/25-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 95-12/26-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 96-12/27-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 97-12/28-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 98-12/29-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
WEEK 14 LOSS OR GAIN:
Accumulated Loss or Gain:
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 99-12/30-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 100-12/31…..(Final Weigh- In)-xxxxx-(trend weight xxxxx)
Accumulated Loss or Gain:
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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Challenge SW: 170.4
Challenge GW: 155
Week 1 Loss: -2.6
Total Loss: -2.6
September Loss: -2.6
Week 2 Loss: -1
Total Loss: -3.6
Week 3 Loss: +1.2
Total Loss: -2.4
Week 4 Loss: -3
Total Loss: -5.4
Week 5 Loss: +1.6
Total Loss: -3.8
October Loss: -1.2
Week 6 Loss: -3.8
Total Loss: -7.6 This is right where I want to be, average of 1-1.5 pounds lost per week.
Week 7 Loss: -1
Total Loss: -8.6
Week 8 Loss: -1.2
Total Loss: -9.8
Week 9 Loss: -0.4
Total Loss: -10.2
November Loss: -11.4 Not as good as it looks. I started the month bloated from eating out for the previous 3 nights!
Week 10 Loss: -4
Total Loss: -14.2
Day 71: Sat, 12/2: 156.2
Day 72: Sun, 12/3: 156
Day 73: Mon, 12/4: 156.8
Day 74: Tue, 12/5: 156.2
Day 75: Wed, 12/6: 155.4
Day 76: Thu, 12/7: 157.2
Day 77: Fri, 12/8: 156.4
Day 78: Sat, 12/9: 156.2
Week 11 Loss: 0
Total Loss: -14.2
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It seems like so many of us and/or our family members have been sick this week.
My "bad" ankle has really been bothering me on top of all of that.
I have had 3 shots of cortisone into it over this past year, but it feels so much more to me like a problem with the plate and screws.
Walking and movement is essential to my mental health, my financial health, and my physical health.
Today I really just need to stay off of it and not put on any sort of shoes or boots.
Yes, I will make another appointment with the doctor when they open up Monday morning.
Meantime, it is pretty sore and ugly.
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Thank you for keeping us going @deepwoodslady !!
Hi everyone.
I am Dawn. 5'2" (used to be 5'3"), 63 years old as of September 20th.
My BMI and stuff like that shows my optimum healthy weight should be between 110 and 118.
I have made a decision to limit restaurant food to 6 times per year since I seem to gain a few pounds each time which could take 3-6 months to get back off from one visit.
Rolling total so far: 4 out of the 6
Week 1 Goal: 139.8 - this will be my goal each week until I hit it
Week 1 actual weight - 142.0 - Started the week at 143.2
Week 2 Goal: 139.8 - this will be my goal each week until I hit it
Week 2 actual weight - 141.6 - Started the week at 142.2 - First week of eating 1/2 a banana each day
Week 3 Goal: 139.8 - this will be my goal each week until I hit it
Week 3 actual weight - 143.2 - Started the week at 141.8
Week 4 Goal: 139.8 - this will be my goal each week until I hit it
Week 4 actual weight - 142.4 - Started the week at 142.6
WEEK 5 Goal: 139.8 - this will be my goal each week until I hit it
Week 5 Actual weight: 142.2 - Started the week at 142.2
WEEK 6 Goal: 139.8 - this will be my goal each week until I hit it
Week 6 Actual weight: 142.6 - Started the week at 142.2 - Hit the 141(.6) once during the week
WEEK 7 Goal: 139.8 - this will be my goal each week until I hit it
Week 7 Actual weight: 144.8 - Started the week at 143.0
WEEK 8 Goal: 139.8 - this will be my goal each week until I hit it
Week 8 Actual weight: 143.4 - Started the week at 143.4
WEEK 9 Goal: 139.8 - this will be my goal each week until I hit it
Week 9 Actual weight: 144.2 - started the week at 143.4. Ribs aftermath week.
WEEK 10 Goal: 139.8 - this will be my goal each week until I hit it
Week 10 Actual weight: 144.8 - started the week at 144.2
WEEK 11 Goal: 139.8 - this will be my goal each week until I hit it
Week 11 Actual weight: 145.8 - Started the week at 144.4, and during the week reached a higher weight than I have been at in 3 years
Day 78 -12/09 - 146.6 - I actually ate 3 dinners last night, 2 hours apart. I was so weirdly hungry. It has been a tough week, sick, very sore ankle, terrible arctic river rain, sore knees. Sticking close to home today, I will do some cooking and puttering around...in my Vionic slippers.
Day 79 -12/10 -xxxxx-
Day 80 -12/11 -xxxxx-
Day 81 -12/12 -xxxxx-
Day 82 -12/13 -xxxxx-
Day 83 -12/14 -xxxxx-
Day 84 -12/15 -xxxxx-
WEEK 11 Goal: 139.8 - this will be my goal each week until I hit it
Week 11 Actual weight:
Mini 21 day Challenge
Legs straight up (draining) with arm weights exercises, 4-6-ish minutes.
Round 1, June 25.23 start: 12.5" start, 11.75" end.
Round 2: 11.75" start, 11.5" Even though my weight is higher, my batwings are getting smaller?
I have a mole, so it is easy to measure in exactly the same place.
Round 3: 11.5" - Wow, a whole inch off of my upper arm since beginning this!!
Round 4: 11.0" start 11.5- So pleased!!
Round 5: September 18 - October 08. 11.25 started with 11.0 but completely okay with that, maybe building some muscle there.
Round 6: October 09 - 29 - 11.4 - A bit higher, but I truly feel like my arms are tightening up
Round 7: October 30 - Nov 19 - 11.25
Round 8 November 20 - Dec 10 -
Going to keep this up. 4-5 minutes is easy to fit into a schedule. Positive new habit.
Round 8 start measurement: 11.25 upper arm (batwing)
Day 1 - Nov 20 - 7:58 of the 3
Day 02 - Nov 21 – 8:23 of the 3
Day 03 - Nov 22 – 8:17 of the 3
Day 04 - Nov 23 – 6:29 of the 3 (while watching the Macy's parade)
Day 05 - Nov 24 – 7:42 of the 3 (while watching the National Dog Show)
Day 06 - Nov 25 – 8:58 of the 3
Day 07 - Nov 26 – 7:36 of the 3
Day 08 - Nov 27 – 5:53 of the 3
Day 09 - Nov 28 – Skipped
Day 10 - Nov 29 – 7:46 of the 3
Day 11 - Nov 30 – 7:13 of the 3. I realize that my shoulder gets very sore from my second job. I had no shifts there last week, and no shoulder pain.
Day 12 - Dec 01 – 8:03 of the 3
Day 13 - Dec 02 – 8:07 of the 3 - I got a toe cramp while my legs were up.
Day 14 - Dec 03 – 8:29 of the 3
Day 15 - Dec 04 – Skipped, not feeling well, runny nose and cold.
Day 16 - Dec 05 – 8:39 of the 3
Day 17 - Dec 06 – 7:28 of the 3
Day 18 - Dec 07 – 7:15 of the 3
Day 19 - Dec 08 – 7:30 of the 3. I feel like legs up every day is essential for me and my sore ankle. Firming up the arms is the bonus.
Day 20 - Dec 09 –
Day 21 - Dec 10 –
Start weight of this 100: 143.23 -
dawnbgethealthy wrote: »It seems like so many of us and/or our family members have been sick this week.
My "bad" ankle has really been bothering me on top of all of that.
I have had 3 shots of cortisone into it over this past year, but it feels so much more to me like a problem with the plate and screws.
Walking and movement is essential to my mental health, my financial health, and my physical health.
Today I really just need to stay off of it and not put on any sort of shoes or boots.
Yes, I will make another appointment with the doctor when they open up Monday morning.
Meantime, it is pretty sore and ugly.
Ouch, Dawn! Take it easy and rest up. Hoping you can see the doctor soon for some much needed relief.2 -
I’m Teri
Age 60, 5’4”
Challenge Starting Weight: 142.8 lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: 137lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 130-133 lbsDay 01-09/23-xxxxx-
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Day 03-09/25-xxxxx-
Day 04-09/26-xxxxx-
Day 05-09/27-xxxxx-
Day 06-09/28-xxxxx-
Day 07-09/29-xxxxx-
WEEK 1 LOSS OR GAIN:
Accumulated Loss or Gain:
Day 08-09/30-xxxxx-
Day 09-10/01-xxxxx-
A week late to this new challenge, after falling off the wagon for a while. But I’m so glad to be back. Celebrated my 60th on 09/23 and I’m feeling good. Now to get back into the habit of weighing and logging in daily. I believe this is my 4th 100-day challenge. Good luck everyone!
Day 10-10/02-142.8 – New day, new start! Looking forward to being productive with work and to get some exercise in today. Need to work on my eating habits.
Day 11-10/03-142.5 – No workout yesterday but eating was pretty much on point. Probably not going to exercise today as well since I’m meeting friends for Happy Hour. I’ll try my best not to go overboard with alcohol and carbs (“don’t slash the other tires” LOL). One of the friends I’m meeting has returned to Maui for a funeral for family members who perished in the recent wildfire here. Lots of healing still to be done.
Day 12-10/04-141.7 – Wasn’t planning on working out yesterday, but my anxiety was high for most of the day, so I decided to jump on the Peloton to try to relieve it. Good call. Also, great get together with friends in the early evening and the ‘everything in moderation’ attitude performed well: just one glass of wine and an appetizer!
Day 13-10/05-DNW – Had a great start to the day yesterday, even got in a work out in the afternoon, until uncontrollable late night snacking got me. So, I didn’t want to feel even more disgusted by seeing the number on the scale this morning. On another note, it’s a beautiful day outside!
Day 14-10/06-143.4 – Not happy about this gain, but not surprised. This is the result of the copious amounts of sugar 2 & 3 days ago. [sigh]. Did well yesterday and if I keep it up, I should be happy with progress by Sunday.
WEEK 2 GAIN: +0.6
Accumulated Gain: +0.6
Day 15-10/07-143.5 – Nothing exciting to report. Just trudging along.
Day 16-10/08-DNW
Day 17-10/09-144.3 – Have to work harder. I don’t remember it being this hard.
Day 18-10/10-144.4 – Had a productive day yesterday, but no workout. Did not go off the rails with “bad” foods. I’m too close to 145 lbs. Need to reel it in.
Day 19-10/11-144.3 – Yesterday’s workout: 50 min spin class. But snacking gets me everytime.
Day 20-10/12-143.8 – Yesterday’s workout: 20-min full body kettlebells, 5-min core and 20-min spin class. I hope I worked off the calories & carbs from my hamburger & fries from McDonald’s. No chips all day… yay me!
Day 21-10/13-xxxxx-142.7 – Happy with this scale read. Low carb day yesterday and no “bad” snacking. Took a break from working out. My body was hurting from the kettlebell workout the day before. Harder to recover the older I get.
WEEK 3 LOSS: -0.70 [weigh-in: 142.7]
Accumulated Loss: -0.1
Day 22-10/14-142.8
Day 23-10/15-143.8 – Can’t explain this jump.
Day 24-10/16-143.6 – Now back to my weekday routine of eating better, no alcohol and making more of an effort to fit in my workouts.
Day 25-10/17-142.9 – Improvement. Yesterday’s workout: 20-min full body kettlebells, 5-min core and 20-min spin class. Eating was on track. Ready for a productive day!
Day 26-10/18-143.0 - Yesterday’s workout: 50 min spin class, 5-min core.
Day 27-10/19-142.4 – Yesterday’s workout: 45 min ride on the Peloton. Nothing too intense but better than nothing. Slowly getting around to decluttering my home office. Got a new desk so that area is now organized. I don’t know why but I’m suddenly more productive. It’s like my brain has more room to process and follow thru with tasks. Something to be said for getting rid of clutter. Now to declutter the rest of my office.
Day 28-10/20- 143.1 Having dinner & cocktails out tonight. Expecting a weekend gain as usual.
WEEK 4 GAIN: +.04 [weigh-in: 143.1]
Accumulated Loss or Gain: +.30
Day 29-10/21-DNW
Day 30-10/22-DNW
Day 31-10/23-143.3
Day 32-10/24-142.3- Surprised at this dip. It will probably go up again tomorrow though. Always starts with the weekend. It would be fine if I could get right back on track come Monday. I’ll have to work on it. Planning on shrimp tacos for dinner. Low carb tortillas for me.
Day 33-10/25 - 142.8- Dinner before 6pm yesterday and nothing afterward. Surprised myself!
Day 34-10/26 - 142.8
Day 35-10/27 - 142.8- Same weight 3 days in a row and back to the weight I started this challenge with. Now it’s the weekend which always derails me. I will try harder.
WEEK 5 LOSS: -.3 [weigh-in: 142.8]
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0.0 [Challenge start: 142.8]
Day 36-10/28 - DNW
Day 37-10/29 - DNW
Day 38-10/30 - 143.4 Worked all weekend. No workouts.
Day 39-10/31 - 143.9 I will have to limit the wine, pizza and candies tonight. Fingers crossed. Happy Halloween!
Day 40-11/01 - 143.6 Not too bad considering the wine & pizza I had last night. Didn’t go overboard though so that’s a good thing.
Day 41-11/02 - DNW
Day 42-11/03 - 143.6 Gaining and losing the same pound over and over. Whatever I’m doing is just maintaining. I need to figure out how to actually lose weight.
WEEK 6 GAIN: +.8 [weigh-in: 143.6]
Accumulated Gain: +.8 [Challenge start: 142.8]
Day 43-11/04 - 142.7 Surprised at this number but I’ll take it. Got a cardio workout in yesterday... finally!
Day 44-11/05 - 143.4
Day 45-11/06 - 144.3
Day 46-11/07 - 143.5 Back down a pound. Whew! It's a beautiful day here, although quite breezy.
Day 47-11/08 - 143.6
Day 48-11/09 - 144.9 Too much chili & rice yesterday. My favorite!
Day 49-11/10 - 143.2
WEEK 7 LOSS: - .4
Accumulated Gain: + .4 [Challenge start: 142.8]
Day 50-11/11 - DNW
Day 51-11/12 - DNW
Day 52-11/13 - 145 No words. Disappointed
Day 53-11/14 - 144.3
Day 54-11/15 - 143.1 Don’t know where this drop came from. lol I never know how accurate my scale is. Yesterday’s exercise: 1 hour (11.78 miles) Peloton ride. Nothing crazy, no climbs. Just at a flat road pace after dinner. Easing back into it.
Day 55-11/16 - 143.4 Could have done better with what I ate yesterday. Glad I got in some exercise: 15-min low impact cycling and a 20-min kettlebell class. I’ll be hurting for the next 2 days for sure.
Day 56-11/17 - 143.9 It’s the snacking / self-sabotage. Ugh! Yesterday’s exercise: 35 min cycling and 10 min. upper body strength training.
WEEK 8 GAIN: +.7 [weigh in: 143.9]
Accumulated Gain: +1.10 [Challenge start: 142.8]
Day 57-11/18 - 142.1 Whoa…. Should I believe my scale? Almost a 2 lb drop in a day. Eating was on point yesterday and I stopped eating at about 7pm. Workout after dinner: 50-min bike ride.
Day 58-11/19 - DNW
Day 59-11/20 - 143.1 Busy week: full-time job, cleaning & prepping for Thanksgiving. I need to find time to fit in my workouts. Excited to see my daughter who flies in with her roommate on TG morning.
Day 60-11/21 - 143.0 Not the greatest with food choices yesterday, but what else is new? One more trip to Costco this morning and I’ll be ready to start TG food prep tomorrow. Will be decorating and setting-up today. Last night’s workout after dinner: 45-min bike ride.
Day 61-11/22 - 143.7
Day 62-11/23 - DNW Forgot all about weighing this morning. Hit the ground running preparing for our Thanksgiving shindig.
Day 63-11/24 - DNW Continued celebrating with family and food.
WEEK 9 LOSS OR GAIN: DNW
Accumulated Loss or Gain:
Day 64-11/25 - DNW I will not be weighing this week. Not ready to see the damage and I don’t want to have any regrets as I really enjoyed the long weekend, especially with my daughter being home.
Day 65-11/26 - DNW
Day 66-11/27 - DNW Back on track today.
Day 67-11/28 - DNW Thanksgiving weekend was definitely a trigger. Slowly weaning off the carb/sugar cravings. Yesterday was ok and today should be better. Yesterday’s workout: 20-min high intensity bike ride, 30-min “walking” bike ride.
Day 68-11/29 - DNW
Day 69-11/30 - DNW Stopped eating by 7:45pm last night. Yesterday’s workout: 20-min chest & back, 5-min core, 30-min biking. 10-min stretch class this morning, which I hope to do on a daily basis to combat pain & stiffness and to help with flexibility.
Day 70-12/01 -
WEEK 10 LOSS OR GAIN:
Accumulated Loss or Gain:
Day 71-12/02 - DNW
Day 72-12/03 - DNW
Day 73-12/04 - 144.5 - No words. It shouldn’t be this hard.
Day 74-12/05 - 143.9 – Lost a few ounces but I still feel the bloat and one of my old faithful tops is fitting pretty snugly. I know what I have to do. Got my stretching in this morning. Trying to make this become part of my morning routine. Otherwise, I foresee stiffness in my lower back and hips becoming a chronic issue. Sunny and breezy here today. Currently 75° F.
Day 75-12/06 - 142.6 Morning stretch [√]. Feeling a little better today. Inflammation has subsided a wee bit. Did not go crazy with food yesterday, and no potato chips!
Yesterday’s workout: 20-min Pilates, 30 min. spin class, 10 min cool down bike ride.
Day 76-12/07 - 142.2 Body feeling much better. I’m sure on top of this week’s improved eating habits and exercising, vitamin supplements are helping. However, I’ve been feeling quite fatigued lately. Last time that happened I had a vitamin D deficiency. Hoping I can get in this week for a lab test.
Yesterday’s workout: 10-min core strength, 20-min glutes & legs strength, 40-min bike ride.
Day 77-12/08 - 142 Ate well yesterday, except for some potato chips after dinner. Ugh, so addicting!
Yesterday’s workout: 10-min Pilates, 5-min core, 20-min chest & back, and 42 min bike ride.
WEEK 11 LOSS OR GAIN: 2.5 lbs lost (used Monday’s number as a start since I DNW for a week prior)
Accumulated Loss or Gain: .8 lbs lost (Challenge start: 142.8)
Day 78-12/09 - 142.9 Up a bit. Darn Friday night cocktails! Taking a ride to Lahaina today as I need to go to a shop on that side of the island. First time I’ll be seeing the devastation first hand. Not sure I’m prepared for it. Many memories for me spending time there. A whole town wiped out. Incomprehensible.
Yesterday’s workout: 10-min Pilates, 10-min core, 20-min bike ride.
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Day 84-12/15 -
WEEK 12 LOSS OR GAIN:
Accumulated Loss or Gain:
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Hi everyone! I'm Jeanne. 👋😀
I'm 47, 5' 4". I live in Canada 🇨🇦
1st round of 100 - lost 7.8 lbs
2nd round of 100 now
No specific goal for me.
Need to move & lose weight
any amount is a win for me!!!!
Before this challenge my weight
would yo-yo 🪀 real BAD!
So this challenge is working for me!!
My yo-yo 🪀 is still out but not as bad.
Day 01-09/23 : 158.6
Day 02-09/24: 159.4
Day 03-09/25: 159.8
Day 04-09/26: 158.6
Day 05-09/27: 159.4
Day 06-09/28: 160.2
Day 07-09/29: 159.6
WEEK 1 GAIN: +2.8 😕
Accumulated Gain: +2.8 😕
Day 08-09/30: 161.4
Day 09-10/01: 158.6
Day 10-10/02: 158.6
Day 11-10/03: 158.8
Day 12-10/04: 159.2
Day 13-10/05: 159.4
Day 14-10/06: 158.6
WEEK 2 LOSS: -3.4 😀
Accumulated Loss: -0.6 😀
Day 15-10/07: 158.0
Day 16-10/08: 157.6
Day 17-10/09: 157.8
Day 18-10/10: 159.0
Day 19-10/11: 160.0
Day 20-10/12: 160.2
Day 21-10/13: 160.2
WEEK 3 GAIN: +3.0 😕
Accumulated GAIN: +2.4 😕
Day 22-10/14: 161.0
Day 23-10/15: 160.2
Day 24-10/16: 160.2
Day 25-10/17: 160.0
Day 26-10/18: 159.6
Day 27-10/19: 159.6
Day 28-10/20: 158.0
WEEK 4 LOSS: -1.6 😀
Accumulated GAIN: +0.8 😕
Day 29-10/21: 159.4
Day 30-10/22: 158.6
Day 31-10/23: 157.8
Day 32-10/24: 158.2
Day 33-10/25: 159.0
Day 34-10/26: 157.4
Day 35-10/27: 157.2
WEEK 5 LOSS: -1.4 😀
Accumulated LOSS: -0.6 😀
Day 36-10/28: 158.0
Day 37-10/29: 157.6
Day 38-10/30: 157.6
Day 39-10/31: 157.4
Day 40-11/01: 157.0
Day 41-11/02: 157.6
Day 42-11/03: 157.6
WEEK 6 GAIN: +1.4 😕
Accumulated GAIN: +0.8 😕
Day 43-11/04: 159.4
Day 44-11/05: 163.6
Day 45-11/06: 160.2
Day 46-11/07: 159.0
Day 47-11/08: 159.2
Day 48-11/09: 159.2
Day 49-11/10: 157.8
WEEK 7 LOSS: -1.4 😀
Accumulated LOSS: -0.6 😀
Day 50-11/11: 158.0
Day 51-11/12: 158.0
Day 52-11/13: 157.8
Day 53-11/14: 159.4
Day 54-11/15: 158.6
Day 55-11/16: 159.2
Day 56-11/17: 158.2
WEEK 8 GAIN: +1.2 😕
Accumulated LOSS: +0.6 😕
Day 57-11/18: 159.2
Day 58-11/19: 158.8
Day 59-11/20: 159.2
Day 60-11/21: 160.0
Day 61-11/22: 159.8
Day 62-11/23: 161.2
Day 63-11/24: 158.0
WEEK 9 GAIN: +0.2 😕
Accumulated LOSS: +0.8 😕
Day 64-11/25: 159.4
Day 65-11/26: 159.4
Day 66-11/27: 159.8
Day 67-11/28: 157.6
Day 68-11/29: 157.6
Day 69-11/30: 158.0
Day 70-12/01: 160.8
WEEK 10 GAIN: +0.6 😕
Accumulated GAIN: +1.4 😕
Day 71-12/02: 160.0
Day 72-12/03: 158.0
Day 73-12/04: 158.0
Day 74-12/05: 156.4
Day 75-12/06: 155.8
Day 76-12/07: 158.6
Day 77-12/08: 156.4
WEEK 11 LOSS: -2.6 😀
Accumulated LOSS: -1.8 😀
Day 78-12/09: 156.8 ⬅️
100 day challenge
Total days: 178 😀👍3 -
Back again! I went from 79 kg to 71.5 kg in the last Challenge. Planning to get down to 67 kg (147.4lb) in the next 100 days.
Day 01-09/23-xxxxx- 71.5 kg. Received news this morning that a family member in Ireland has had a heart attack. It was partly her fault because she heard of my weight loss success and tried to go on a crazy sort of almost religious diet with nothing but raw fruit and walking 18,000 steps a day. At 62 years old! Luckily she is recovering well, but it makes me more careful about sticking to a slow, sustainable rate. The tortoise always beats the hare.
Day 02-09/24-xxxxx- 72 kg. Unsure of my BMI because I used to be 5' 10" (177.8 cm) but now I've lost, maybe an inch? Or Two? I'll tentatively say 175 cm. So 23.5 BMI. Pretty good, but I'd like to, ideally, 22. But will settle for 22.5.
Day 03-09/25-xxxxx- 72 kg. Found a whole $NZ3.00 (USD1.80) out walking today. Wish it was like that everyday!
Day 04-09/26-xxxxx- 71.5 kg. Went to an Art Exhibition opening and demolished a plate of sandwiches. I am not safe in the presence of bread.
Day 05-09/27-xxxxx- 72.1 kg. Whatever has happened! Could it be something I ate last night?
Day 06-09/28-xxxxx- 71.3 kg. I think the scale has a sense of humor and is playing pranks on me.
Day 07-09/29-xxxxx- 71.9 kg
WEEK 1 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.4 kg gain. Not off to the best of starts. Trying to keep the total calories in at less than 1600 regardless of amount lost through exercise.
Accumulated Loss or Gain:
Day 08-09/30-xxxxx- 72 kg. Normally I drink my coffee black, but today I had my annual treat of pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks. (the smallest size)
Day 09-10/01-xxxxx- 71.5 kg. ....number on the bathroom scale, whither will you wander? Upstairs, downstairs, in the refrigerator....
Day 10-10/02-xxxxx- 71.7 kg.
Day 11-10/03-xxxxx- 71.3 kg. Hopefully have recovered from the mindless snacking of the last 10 days and back to better habits ..... but now I am stress shopping online a lot .... telling myself that it is all for Christmas gifts....
Day 12-10/04-xxxxx- 71.2 kg.
Day 13-10/05-xxxxx- 71.2 kg. Second day in a row off eating less than I burned ..... hopefully I can go the next 5 days and see some results. Picking up the exercise to 90 mins walk a day.
Day 14-10/06-xxxxx- 71.1 kg. Ate some cheese I hadn't planned for, walked for an extra 60 mins to burn it off. Tired but in a positive mood.
WEEK 2 LOSS OR GAIN :minus 0.8 kg - more than anticipated - seems like I was eating a lot and not losing much, but I started Week 2 heavier than at the start of Week 1.
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0.4 kg. Hopefully I can lose this much every week in order to meet my goal of 67 kg.
Day 15-10/07-xxxxx- 71 kg Ate over my limit. Start again and try for a week.
Day 16-10/08-xxxxx- 71.3 kg. Ate under my limit, but then had a can of gin and soda....(a rare event for me)
Day 17-10/09-xxxxx- 72 kg. Looking in my closet I found a size 4XL top I haven't worn since I was 100 kg (220 lb), back in 2021. I dropped it off at the Salvation Army after making a solemn vow never to get that heavy again.
Day 18-10/10-xxxxx- 71 kg. Started off with avo on toast for breakfast, but later in the morning felt very unwell. Stayed in bed for the rest of the day with no food, just water/
Day 19-10/11-xxxxx- 70.5 kg. Was able to get up and go out today. Still not much of an appetite, and coffee taste horrible, but at least I'm losing weight.
Day 20-10/12-xxxxx- 70 kg Waist 31.5 ins, Hips 40.5 ins.- not the best way to reach the stretch goal I set at the start of the year, but I'll take it. Feeling much better today, still ate some extra protein and went easy on the fiber. At the start of the year I made myself a disincentive promise that if I didn't lose the weight I would send a $240 donation to a Politician I Very Much Hope Is Not Reelected. If I can keep at the current weight until the end of the year Mister Obnoxious will get nothing from me!
Day 21-10/13-xxxxx- 70 kg. Exercising a little less, for maintenance, but also eating a little less - only half a lemon cupcake as a treat today, everything else was healthy. My focus now is less on continuing to lose and more on keeping the weight steady through the Holiday Season to the end of the year - which will be on us sooner than we expect! I do still have my rescued can of beer in the fridge, but will wait a few more days - alcohol once a week is enough.
WEEK 3 LOSS OR GAIN: minus 1 kg.
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.5 kg - that's a little over one pound a week, just as MFP predicted.
Day 22-10/14-xxxxx- 70.3 kg. I took some of the money I have found on the ground during my daily walks and bought a bag of colorful cotton yarn at the Sally Army. Intending to knit myself a pretty summer shawl. Then I met up with a friend for lunch and we shared a chicken salad wrap, which I thought would be healthy, but it turned out to have a bucketload of super sweet mayo.
Day 23-10/15-xxxxx- 70.1 kg. Today was very wet so I stayed in and knitted. Changed my mind about the shawl and started to knit a lacy summer top - in size M!!! ..... well, a pretty loose size M, but M nonetheless. I did make pizza for dinner, but it had a sprouted seed base, not too much cheese and loads of veggies.
Day 24-10/16-xxxxx- 70 kg. Started a new health goal - gradually cutting back on coffee. Hoping to have it down to one small cup a day by the end of the month, and cut it out completely in the New Year. In the past, when I was on stricter diets, I found coffee acted as an appetite suppressant. When I tried going cold turkey I started eating like crazy - after I was able to wean myself off for 18 months I was in a much better place both physically and mentally.
Day 25-10/17-xxxxx- 69.8 kg
Day 26-10/18-xxxxx- 69.9 kg. "Only" 4 cups of coffee today, and slightly over my calories allowed (but still in a deficit - just not a 500 cal deficit).
Day 27-10/19-xxxxx- 70 kg. Grapes are fruit. Fruit is good, but the calories still count .... it couldn't have been the toasted cheese.....
Day 28-10/20-xxxxx- 69.7 kg.
WEEK 4 LOSS OR GAIN: minus 0.3 kg
Accumulated Loss or Gain: minus 1.8 kg
Day 29-10/21-xxxxx- 69.8 kg
Day 30-10/22-xxxxx- 69.5 kg (152.9 lbs). Another 70 days to lose the last 2.5 kg - a little under 1.5 ounces per day (I switch from kilos and grams to pounds and ounces depending on which number seems more manageable - or impressive!) Losing 35.2 lbs sounds way better than losing 16 kg.
Day 31-10/23-xxxxx- 69 kg. Mainly healthy eating today, but was shopping for canned fish and mushrooms when I got waylaid by a chocolate bar .... need to exercise more self control with the holiday season coming up.
Day 32-10/24-xxxxx- 69.3 kg
Day 33-10/25-xxxxx- 69.5 kg.
Day 34-10/26-xxxxx- 69.3 kg.
Day 35-10/27-xxxxx- 69 kg.
WEEK 5 LOSS OR GAIN: minus 0.7 kg
Accumulated Loss or Gain: minus 2.5 kg. Overall progress slow and steady - just over a pound a week. Just what the doctor ordered.
Day 36-10/28-xxxxx- 68.8 kg. Down to a BMI of 22.5 or so, depending on how tall I actually am. It's harder to measure height accurately than weight. So long as I stay in the healthy range I'm not so concerned about BMI - more concerned about waist/height and waist/hip ratios which are also used for risk assessment.
Day 37-10/29-xxxxx- 68.9 kg
Day 38-10/30-xxxxx- 69 kg. So a slight increase, but I cheer myself on by realising I am down 31 kg (68.2 lbs) from my highest weight, about 3 years ago.
Day 39-10/31-xxxxx- 68.8 kg. We don't really celebrate Halloween here (tho the marketers are trying hard to push it) The seasons are the wrong way round for us. Hope all my American online friends have a fun night.
Day 40-11/01-xxxxx- 68.7 kg. Years ago I stayed for 3 months on a dairy farm. The family all drank raw milk and they were fine. The cows were free of disease. But after a few weeks of drinking it myself, I developed severe gastro-intestinal problems. Even after leaving the farm, I had diarrhea for 18 months and lost a ton of weight. It only cleared up after I cut out dairy completely. Nowadays, I can tolerate it in small amounts, but if I have more than half a cup of milk daily, after a while the gut/bowel problems come back. I rarely drink milk, but have been eating quite a bit of cheese lately, and it is definitely beginning to affect me. I need to give it up for a while, or at least cut back.
Day 41-11/02-xxxxx- 68.6 kg. I am rapidly losing the battle to quit coffee .... but drinking it helps suppress my appetite and keeps me from snacking.
Day 42-11/03-xxxxx- 68.5 kg.
WEEK 6 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.5 kg
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 3 kg. Yes! I can have a slice of pizza now and then and still lose weight. How awesome that at the age of 65 I am finally learning to practice moderation.
Day 43-11/04-xxxxx- 68.6 kg.
Day 44-11/05-xxxxx- 68.7 kg.
Day 45-11/06-xxxxx- 68.4 kg. I hadn't thought of this previously, but a few months ago my doctor reduced one of my medications - which has increased appetite and weight gain as side effects! I did, in fact, start to eat more and gain more after I was put on it. Now I am eating less, but I'm not hungry.
Day 46-11/07-xxxxx- 68.3 kg. Went for a walk across the campus today and saw a dollar coin (USD0.60) on the ground. But when I went to pick it up some prank playing student had glued it to the sidewalk!
Day 47-11/08-xxxxx- 68.2 kg
Day 48-11/09-xxxxx- Forgot to post for the first time in 225 days! (I did skip one other day but I was out of town and had no net access.)
Day 49-11/10-xxxxx- 68.2 kg.
WEEK 7 LOSS OR GAIN: minus 0.3 kg. Now that I weigh less I need less calories to sustain me and given that my daily net limit remains at 1210, my deficit is less and the rate is slowing down. Still pretty confident of getting to 67 kg by the end of the year.
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 3.3 kg
Day 50-11/11-xxxxx- 68 kg! Yeah, scale, you goin' DOWN!
Halfway Progress Report: …..Pounds Lost so Far: 3.5 kg (7.7 lb) GONE!!!! I think I can .... I think I can ..... get to my goal in the next 50 days. 67 kg here I come - maybe even 65!
Day 51-11/12-xxxxx- 68 kg. Waist 31 inches. Hips 40 inches.
Day 52-11/13-xxxxx- 68.1 kg. I can fit comfortably into size 14 jeans for the first time in I don't know how many years - think that's a US size 10. But the dress size measurements vary so much between manufacturers you always have to try the durn things on anyway. Vanity sizing!
Day 53-11/14-xxxxx- 68 kg. The students are all finished with exams and I had to be careful in my walk across campus today because there was a load of junk dumped outside all the abandoned digs. I did pick up a whole still wrapped dozen rolls of toilet paper and a couple other useful things.
Day 54-11/15-xxxxx- 67.9 kg.
Day 55-11/16-xxxxx- 67.8 kg. I have heard from my family member in Ireland who is recovering well from her heart attack, but she has also been diagnosed as prediabetic. I tell myself I don't eat much cake and cookies - well, I don't buy or bake them. But looking back at my food diary, the truth is whenever I'm at an event or just having coffee with a friend, if I'm offered goodies I can't say no. Also looking thru the pantry I'm shocked at the amount of sugar in cereals, baked beans, sauces, etc. I need to be much more vigilant.
Day 56-11/17-xxxxx- 67.8 kg
WEEK 8 LOSS OR GAIN: Only 0.2 kg lost this week, but it's still a loss. We are getting close to the feasting season, and I'm already succumbing to the offered treats.
Accumulated Loss or Gain: Minus 3.7 kg.
Day 57-11/18-xxxxx- 67.7 kg. Did Not Eat Sugar Today! Will try to avoid it for the whole of this week.
Day 58-11/19-xxxxx- 67.7 kg. I fasted before early Mass as usual, only for 12 hours, which has never been a problem before. Father asked me to do the readings, OT, Psalm and Epistle. So 3 in a row, quite lengthy. I was part way thru when I started to feel a bit light headed, but kept going, and then the words started to blur. I just got to the end of the last reading, then blacked out. Everyone was very kind and helpful. Someone brought me some cold water and after a few sips I felt better. They wanted to call an ambulance, but I insisted it wasn't necessary and was able to walk home afterwards. I've had this problem for years. When I'm moving I'm fine, but getting up in the morning and standing for long periods always makes me dizzy. My doctor says it is low blood pressure, but doesn't want to put me on drugs. She says it isn't dangerous unless I hit my head falling.
Day 59-11/20-xxxxx- 67.6 I didn't worry about eating under my limit today, I just ate healthy (no sugar) and drank lots of water. I'm thinking I may have been losing weight a bit too fast and that accounts for the weakness yesterday. So I will just concentrate on keeping my weight stable until New Year. If I do get down to 67 kg that's great, otherwise I'm already slap bang in the middle of the healthy BMI range. I'd like to get my waist back down to 30 inches, but I'm taking my time.
Day 60-11/21-xxxxx- I did check with my doctor today, and she said it was likely due to dehydration. I need to be more vigilant about drinking water whenever I feel the urge for coffee, instead of opening the fridge door and grabbing whatever's there. She did weigh me, and on her scale I am 73 kg! (albeit fully clothed) I am 5.3 kg (11.66 lb) heavier than I thought I was! But still in the healthy weight range. Maybe I will drop another kilo by NYE, maybe it will have to wait till 2024.
Day 61-11/22-xxxxx- 72.5 kg. Alleluia! Dropped a half kilo overnight! Which Saint do I thank for this miracle?! Is there a patron saint of weight loss?
Day 62-11/23-xxxxx- 72.4 kg.
Day 63-11/24-xxxxx-72 kg.
WEEK 9 LOSS OR GAIN: PLUS 4.2 kg!!!! Durn scale.
Accumulated Loss or Gain:plus 0.5 kg. Not so bad after all. If I can end this 100 Day Challenge at the same weight as I started, despite scale variation, I'll be happy.
Day 64-11/25-xxxxx- 71.5 kg. Yay! back where I started.
Day 65-11/26-xxxxx- 71.4 kg. Just 5 weeks to the end of the Challenge and the end of the year. With today's deficit, MFP tells me I will get down to 69 kg.
Day 66-11/27-xxxxx- 71.3 kg. Today I decided to eat up what was left in the fridge and pantry (not much left from my Eat Down The Pantry Challenge). For breakfast I had butter flavor popcorn and 2 apples. Lunch I mixed a spoonful of ricotta with some milk powder, an egg and a little Italian seasoning and turned a poppy seed bagel into savory French toast - I prefer mine savory to sweet. Dinner I cooked up some potato gnocchi with the last of the frozen broccoli and a can of mushrooms, and instead of sauce I stirred in a generous amount of garlic hummus. Sounds like a weird day of eating but it was all quite tasty, and I still came in under my calorie limit. Oh and a banana for a snack. I still have plenty of rice and flour and lots of canned veges, beans and fish which will last me till next Tuesday when I get paid. I will also be able to access my Christmas Club money then and will use some of that to stock up again.
Day 67-11/28-xxxxx- 71 kg.
Day 68-11/29-xxxxx- 71.2 kg. I had an attack of the munchies in the wee hours ....
Day 69-11/30-xxxxx- 71.2 kg. I can fit a Medium top comfortably.
Day 70-12/01-xxxxx- 71 kg.
WEEK 10 LOSS OR GAIN: minus 0.5 kg.
Accumulated Loss or Gain: minus 0.5 kg. Down 8 kg since the beginning of the first Challenge. Down 14.5 kg since started tracking on MFP. Down 29 since my highest weight ever. My aim is to maintain over the holidays.
Day 71-12/02-xxxxx- 70.8 kg.
Day 72-12/03-xxxxx- 70 kg. Dunno how that happened but I'll take it.
Day 73-12/04-xxxxx- 70.2 kg
Day 74-12/05-xxxxx- DNW
Day 75-12/06-xxxxx-DNW
Day 76-12/07-xxxxx-DNW
Day 77-12/08-xxxxx-70 kg. I'm thinking this may be my destination weight reached. Some family and friends have commented I am getting too thin - but they are def on the larger side themselves. If I look at old photos I can see I weighed less in the past - and was taller - and people then thought I was normal. I think with the increase in obesity people's perception of healthy weight has changed. I remember in my childhood the popular TV series Bonanza. Big Hoss was thought to be a very big man at 300 lbs - but he was also 6' 4". Everyone was very shocked when he died suddenly in his 40s. I went to a high school of 400 and only one girl was truly obese. We were sorry for her because her home life sucked and we understood why she was eating all the time (some of the boys were mean, but they didn't really know her) We were all so excited to see her at the 25 year reunion - she'd been in therapy, lost all the weight and was running marathons. By contrast virtually all the rest of us had gained weight ....
WEEK 11 LOSS OR GAIN:Minus 0.8 kg.
Accumulated Loss or Gain: Minus 1.5 kg.
Day 78-12/09-xxxxx- 70.2 kg. I had a fruit mince tart at a friend's today as a starter Christmas treat. It was soooo sweet I could barely finish it! So I am thinking I might not bake or buy any goodies this year, as they tend to come in amounts for families, and I am worried if I open the packet I will down the lot and wind up throwing up - as I used to when a kid, and ds did the same. I might get some nice cheeses instead - in smaller amounts. And some fresh cherries, since they are in season here now.
Day 79-12/10-xxxxx- 70.1 kg. Attended the Service with Nine Carols this evening and enjoyed the singing by the guest Samoan choir. There was a special collection for those islands whose livelihoods are being affected by climate change. I consider myself very fortunate to be able to choose to eat less, and be able to buy nutritious food, when so many around the world are struggling with crops failing and seas being fished dry. Please remember the poor this holiday season.
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Day 100-12/31…..(Final Weigh- In)-xxxxx-5 -
Challenge SW: 170.4
Challenge GW: 155
Week 1 Loss: -2.6
Total Loss: -2.6
September Loss: -2.6
Week 2 Loss: -1
Total Loss: -3.6
Week 3 Loss: +1.2
Total Loss: -2.4
Week 4 Loss: -3
Total Loss: -5.4
Week 5 Loss: +1.6
Total Loss: -3.8
October Loss: -1.2
Week 6 Loss: -3.8
Total Loss: -7.6 This is right where I want to be, average of 1-1.5 pounds lost per week.
Week 7 Loss: -1
Total Loss: -8.6
Week 8 Loss: -1.2
Total Loss: -9.8
Week 9 Loss: -0.4
Total Loss: -10.2
November Loss: -11.4 Not as good as it looks. I started the month bloated from eating out for the previous 3 nights!
Week 10 Loss: -4
Total Loss: -14.2
Week 11 Loss: 0
Total Loss: -14.2
Day 78: Sat, 12/9: 156.2
Day 79: Sun, 12/10: 156.6
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100 Days of Weighing In ^^^^^ Sept 23, 2023 thru Dec 31, 2023
My Name is Donna, Age 63. I am 5’5” tall & I live in Northern Michigan USA
“We will encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” ~Maya Angelou
Goal This Round: 176.0 (12 lbs)
Starting Weight from End of Last Challenge: 188.0
Challenge Ending Weight: xxxxx
ENDING WEIGHTS IN PREVIOUS ROUNDS:Round #1 --- 199,8
Round #2 --- 186.8
Round #3 --- 195.6
Round #4 --- 211.0
Round #5 --- 211.3
Round #6 --- 205.4
Round #7 --- 207.6
Round #8 --- 195.2
Round #9 --- 185.2
Round #10—195.2
Round #11---200.8
Round #12---200.4
Round #13---196.2
Round #14---191.2
Round #15---194.0
Round #16---188.0
Thoughts at the start of this challenge:
1. I am down 23.3 pounds from my highest ending weight during these challenges (#5)
2. I am up 2.8 pounds from my lowest ending weight (#9)
3. I am still down 11.8 pounds from the first challenge (#1)
4. I am still ahead of the game and these challenges are working for me. It is up & down and slower than I would like but it’s generally working. I’ve got to continue to dedicate myself and put in the work. When I do, clearly the results are much better.
Previous Weeks This Round
Day 01-09/23-187.8-(Trend weight 190.6)
Day 02-09/24-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
Day 03-09/25-188.8-(Trend weight 190.4)
Day 04-09/26-187.6-(Trend weight 190.1)
Day 05-09/27-187.6-(Trend weight 189.8)
Day 06-09/28-188.4-(Trend weight 189.7)
Day 07-09/29-188.6-(Trend weight 189.6)
WEEK 1 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.6 GAIN (Already starting this round playing Catch-Up.
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0.6 GAIN
Day 08-09/30-188.2-(Trend weight 189.5)
Day 09-10/01-187.2-(Trend weight 189.2)
Day 10-10/02-187.0-(Trend weight 189.0)
Day 11-10/03-186.2-(Trend weight 188.7)
Day 12-10/04-186.6-(Trend weight 188.5)
Day 13-10/05-185.8-(Trend weight 188.2)
Day 14-10/06-188.0-(Trend weight 188.2)
WEEK 2 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.6 LOST
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0 LOST and 0 GAINED
Day 15-10/07-186.8-(Trend weight 188.1)
Day 16-10/08-186.2-(Trend weight 187.9)
Day 17-10/09-184.8-(Trend weight 187.6)
Day 18-10/10-183.2-(Trend weight 187.1)
Day 19-10/11-183.0-(Trend weight 186.7)
Day 20-10/12-185.0-(Trend weight 186.6)
Day 21-10/13-185.4-(Trend weight 186.4)
WEEK 3 LOSS OR GAIN: 2.6 lbs LOST
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 2.6 lbs. LOST
Day 22-10/14-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
Day 23-10/15-187.0-(Trend weight 186.6)
Day 24-10/16-184.6-(Trend weight 186.4)
Day 25-10/17-185.8-(Trend weight 186.3)
Day 26-10/18-185.8-(Trend weight 186.3)
Day 27-10/19-185.6-(Trend weight 186.2)
Day 28-10/20-185.0-(Trend weight 186.2)
WEEK 4 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.4 LOST
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 3.0 lbs LOST
Day 29-10/21-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
Day 30-10/22-185.6-(Trend weight 186.2)
Day 31-10/23-184.4-(Trend weight 186.1)
Day 32-10/24-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
Day 33-10/25-186.8-(Trend weight 186.2)
Day 34-10/26-183.6-(Trend weight 185.9)
Day 35-10/27-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
WEEK 5 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.4 lbs LOST
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 4.4 lbs LOST
Day 36-10/28-183.4-(Trend weight 185.5)
Day 37-10/29-185.6-(Trend weight 185.5)
Day 38-10/30-183.0-(Trend weight 185.2)
Day 39-10/31-181.4-(Trend weight 184.9)
Day 40-11/01-181.2-(Trend weight 184.5)
Day 41-11/02-183.2-(Trend weight 184.4)
Day 42-11/03-182.6-(Trend weight 184.2)
WEEK 6 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.0 lbs LOST
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 5.4 lbs LOST
Day 43-11/04-184.0-(Trend weight 184.2)
Day 44-11/05-184.6-(Trend weight 184.2)
Day 45-11/06-185.4-(Trend weight 184.3)
Day 46-11/07-183.6-(Trend weight 184.3)
Day 47-11/08-182.6-(Trend weight 184.1)
Day 48-11/09-183.2-(Trend weight 184.0)
Day 49-11/10-183.0-(Trend weight 183.9)
WEEK 7 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.4 GAIN
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 5 lbs LOST
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 50-11/11-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
Halfway Progress Report: 5.0 lbs Pounds Lost so Far. I am using day 49’s weight since I will be on a short vacation travel during this weigh-in and still away from home.
Day 51-11/12-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
Day 52-11/13-183.8-(Trend weight 184.3)
Day 53-11/14-182.6-(Trend weight 184.1)
Day 54-11/15-181.4-(Trend weight 183.8)
Day 55-11/16-179.6-(Trend weight 183.4)
Day 56-11/17-179.8-(Trend weight 183.0)
WEEK 8 LOSS OR GAIN: 3.2 lbs LOST
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 8.2 lbs LOST
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 57-11/18-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
Day 58-11/19-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
Day 59-11/20-180.8-(Trend weight 182.5)
Day 60-11/21-180.4-(Trend weight 182.3)
Day 61-11/22-179.6-(Trend weight 182.0)
Day 62-11/23-182.0-(Trend weight 182.0)
Day 63-11/24-183.2-(Trend weight 182.2)
WEEK 9 LOSS OR GAIN: 3.4 GAIN (Thanksgiving Weekend)
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 4.8 LOST
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 64-11/25-183.0-(Trend weight 182.3)
Day 65-11/26-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
Day 66-11/27-180.4-(Trend weight 182.4)
Day 67-11/28-179.8-(Trend weight 182.2)
Day 68-11/29-179.4-(Trend weight 181.9)
Day 69-11/30-182.4-(Trend weight 182.0)
Day 70-12/01-181.4-(Trend weight 181.9)
WEEK 10 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.8 lb LOSS
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 6.6 lbs. LOST
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 71-12/02-181.4-(Trend weight 181.9)
Day 72-12/03-182.0-(Trend weight 181.9)
Day 73-12/04-181.0-(Trend weight 181.8)
Day 74-12/05-180.6-(Trend weight 181.7)
Day 75-12/06-179.4-(Trend weight 181.4)
Day 76-12/07-179.2-(Trend weight 181.2)
Day 77-12/08-179.0-(Trend weight 181.0)
WEEK 11 LOSS OR GAIN: 2.4 LOST
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 9.0 lbs LOST
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 78-12/09-179.6-(Trend weight 180.9) My “Foodie” daughter and DGS I babysit hasve been staying the weekend with me since Thursday Evening. She won’t be leaving until Sunday evening. She is a size Double Zero. She buys all the junk, brings it in, then picks at it and eats practically nothing. And I have that deep seated issue of not wasting food! I’ve got to stop being the garbage disposal. Today I will tell her what’s on MY menu for myself and politely ask her to not offer me anything out of her never-ending Mary Poppins bag.
Day 79-12/10-179.6-(Trend weight 180.7) I stuck to my guns yesterday and my daughter understood and did not offer me one thing from the goodie bag. I made a big dinner for her, my son and my DGS. I didn’t eat a bite of it. I ate my own pre-planned food. It didn’t bother me at all. I love strong days! I’m waiting for my whoosh (and a TMI would help!). Have a nice Sunday everyone.
Day 80-12/11-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 81-12/12-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 82-12/13-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 83-12/14-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 84-12/15-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
WEEK 12 LOSS OR GAIN:
Accumulated Loss or Gain:
CURRENT STRENGTH TRAINING REGIMEN
Strength Training Mini Challenge Round #8:
I will continue to work on batwing arms and flabby thighs. I will also try to engage in some floor/standing/chair exercising to tighten stomach area especially. I will try to add in some aerobic exercise like walking or dancing or the exercise bike AT LEAST 5 days a week. This is not my dream, it is my pledge to myself.
Day 01 - Nov 20 – 5 min with arm loop resistance band, 30 min of brisk walking at 4 mph with video, 15 min of gen floor exercises/pilates, Iso knee therapy x 3.
Day 02 - Nov 21 – 6 min with 5 lb weights, 30 min on exercise bike, 30 min of brisk walking 4 mph with video, 15 min of gen floor exercises/pilates, Iso knee therapy x 2.
Day 03 - Nov 22 – 31 min on exercise bike, 60 min of Slow walking, 15 min of gen floor exercises, Iso knee therapy x 1.
Day 04 - Nov 23 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, 34 min of aerobic dancing, 30 min walking at 4 mph with video, 15 min of gen floor exercises, Iso knee therapy x 2.
Day 05 - Nov 24 – 5 min with resistance bands, 15 min of walking at 4 mph with video, 15 min of gen floor exercises, Iso knee therapy x 1. Lots of cleaning, food prep, cooking and baking today. Not much time for any extra exercise.
Day 06 - Nov 25 – 15 min of walking at 4 mph with video, 15 min of gen floor exercises, Iso knee therapy x 1. It was our Thanksgiving Feast. Lots of cooking and clean-up.
Day 07 - Nov 26 – 15 min of walking at 4 mph with video.
Day 08 - Nov 27 – 7 min with resistance bands, 33 min on exercise bike including HIIT, 15 min of walking at 4 mph with video, 15 min of gen floor exercises, Iso knee therapy x 3.
Day 09 - Nov 28 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, 35 min on exercise bike including HIIT, 15 min of walking at 4 mph with video, 15 min of gen floor exercises, Iso knee therapy x 3.
Day 10 - Nov 29 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, 120 min of very slow walking, Iso knee therapy x 1.
Day 11 - Nov 30 – 7 min with 5 lb weights, 15 min of brisk walking at 4 mph with video, 15 min of gen floor exercises, Iso knee therapy x 2.]Day 12 - Dec 01 – 5 min with resistance bands, 15 min of walking at 4 mph with video, 30 min of exercise bike, 15 min of gen floor exercises.
Day 13 - Dec 02 15 min of brisk walking at 4 mph with video, 1 hour of bowling, Iso knee therapy x 1.
Day 14 - Dec 03 – Nothing due to illness.
Day 15 - Dec 04 – 30 min on exercise bike leisurely, 15 min of general floor exercises, Iso knee therapy x 1. Too sick to do much more and what I did accomplish was very slow and methodical.
Day 16 - Dec 05– I’m counting about 60 min of slow walking (including lots of stairs) for my Christmas decorating that I worked on non-stop for 7 hours. About 15 min of general floor exercises which I did laying in bed. Too sick to do anything more. I took a turn for the worse last night when I was done decorating for the night. So much more to do…..
Day 17 - Dec 06 – 5 min with 5 lb weights, 60 min of slow walking being counted for another 6.5 hours of decorating. 15 min of floor exercises, Iso knee therapy x 1.
Day 18 - Dec 07 – 5 min with 5 lb weights. 30 min of slow walking for 4.5 hours of decorating, 15 min of floor exercises, Iso knee therapy x 2.
Day 19 - Dec 08 – 8 min with 5 lb weights, 15 min of floor exercises, Iso knee therapy x 1.
Day 20 - Dec 09 – 6 min with resistance bands, 20 min on exercise bike, 15 min of floor exercises, Iso knee therapy x 3.
Day 21 - Dec 10 –
Future Weeks to Come
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 85-12/16-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 86-12/17-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 87-12/18-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 88-12/19-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 89-12/20-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 90-12/21-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 91-12/22-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
WEEK 13 LOSS OR GAIN:
Accumulated Loss or Gain:
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 92-12/23-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 93-12/24-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 94-12/25-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 95-12/26-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 96-12/27-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 97-12/28-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 98-12/29-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
WEEK 14 LOSS OR GAIN:
Accumulated Loss or Gain:
Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.
Day 99-12/30-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)
Day 100-12/31…..(Final Weigh- In)-xxxxx-(trend weight xxxxx)
Accumulated Loss or Gain:
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
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@dawnbgethealthy Ouchie on that ankle! I know you are on your feet all the time, the pain must be horrible! Hopefully the doctor can find the answers you need. Keep us posted.4
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Thank you for keeping us going @deepwoodslady !!
Hi everyone.
I am Dawn. 5'2" (used to be 5'3"), 63 years old as of September 20th.
My BMI and stuff like that shows my optimum healthy weight should be between 110 and 118.
I have made a decision to limit restaurant food to 6 times per year since I seem to gain a few pounds each time which could take 3-6 months to get back off from one visit.
Rolling total so far: 4 out of the 6
Week 1 Goal: 139.8 - this will be my goal each week until I hit it
Week 1 actual weight - 142.0 - Started the week at 143.2
Week 2 Goal: 139.8 - this will be my goal each week until I hit it
Week 2 actual weight - 141.6 - Started the week at 142.2 - First week of eating 1/2 a banana each day
Week 3 Goal: 139.8 - this will be my goal each week until I hit it
Week 3 actual weight - 143.2 - Started the week at 141.8
Week 4 Goal: 139.8 - this will be my goal each week until I hit it
Week 4 actual weight - 142.4 - Started the week at 142.6
WEEK 5 Goal: 139.8 - this will be my goal each week until I hit it
Week 5 Actual weight: 142.2 - Started the week at 142.2
WEEK 6 Goal: 139.8 - this will be my goal each week until I hit it
Week 6 Actual weight: 142.6 - Started the week at 142.2 - Hit the 141(.6) once during the week
WEEK 7 Goal: 139.8 - this will be my goal each week until I hit it
Week 7 Actual weight: 144.8 - Started the week at 143.0
WEEK 8 Goal: 139.8 - this will be my goal each week until I hit it
Week 8 Actual weight: 143.4 - Started the week at 143.4
WEEK 9 Goal: 139.8 - this will be my goal each week until I hit it
Week 9 Actual weight: 144.2 - started the week at 143.4. Ribs aftermath week.
WEEK 10 Goal: 139.8 - this will be my goal each week until I hit it
Week 10 Actual weight: 144.8 - started the week at 144.2
WEEK 11 Goal: 139.8 - this will be my goal each week until I hit it
Week 11 Actual weight: 145.8 - Started the week at 144.4, and during the week reached a higher weight than I have been at in 3 years
Day 78 -12/09 - 146.6 - I actually ate 3 dinners last night, 2 hours apart. I was so weirdly hungry. It has been a tough week, sick, very sore ankle, terrible arctic river rain, sore knees. Sticking close to home today, I will do some cooking and puttering around...in my Vionic slippers.
Day 79 -12/10 - 146.4 - Spent Saturday taking down the rest of the burned out lights, putting up more, cooking Jambalaya and Chil. 14 containers into the freezer. This morning I am sort of cleaning because people are meeting at my place before going to the matinee play of "Odd Couple". I will put out the Christmas towels into the spare bathroom, and maybe getting around to putting up a few decorations. I would like to have a workout, but will try not to move my ankle too much.
Day 80 -12/11 -xxxxx-
Day 81 -12/12 -xxxxx-
Day 82 -12/13 -xxxxx-
Day 83 -12/14 -xxxxx-
Day 84 -12/15 -xxxxx-
WEEK 11 Goal: 139.8 - this will be my goal each week until I hit it
Week 11 Actual weight:
Mini 21 day Challenge
Legs straight up (draining) with arm weights exercises, 4-6-ish minutes.
Round 1, June 25.23 start: 12.5" start, 11.75" end.
Round 2: 11.75" start, 11.5" Even though my weight is higher, my batwings are getting smaller?
I have a mole, so it is easy to measure in exactly the same place.
Round 3: 11.5" - Wow, a whole inch off of my upper arm since beginning this!!
Round 4: 11.0" start 11.5- So pleased!!
Round 5: September 18 - October 08. 11.25 started with 11.0 but completely okay with that, maybe building some muscle there.
Round 6: October 09 - 29 - 11.4 - A bit higher, but I truly feel like my arms are tightening up
Round 7: October 30 - Nov 19 - 11.25
Round 8 November 20 - Dec 10 -
Going to keep this up. 4-5 minutes is easy to fit into a schedule. Positive new habit.
Round 8 start measurement: 11.25 upper arm (batwing)
Day 1 - Nov 20 - 7:58 of the 3
Day 02 - Nov 21 – 8:23 of the 3
Day 03 - Nov 22 – 8:17 of the 3
Day 04 - Nov 23 – 6:29 of the 3 (while watching the Macy's parade)
Day 05 - Nov 24 – 7:42 of the 3 (while watching the National Dog Show)
Day 06 - Nov 25 – 8:58 of the 3
Day 07 - Nov 26 – 7:36 of the 3
Day 08 - Nov 27 – 5:53 of the 3
Day 09 - Nov 28 – Skipped
Day 10 - Nov 29 – 7:46 of the 3
Day 11 - Nov 30 – 7:13 of the 3. I realize that my shoulder gets very sore from my second job. I had no shifts there last week, and no shoulder pain.
Day 12 - Dec 01 – 8:03 of the 3
Day 13 - Dec 02 – 8:07 of the 3 - I got a toe cramp while my legs were up.
Day 14 - Dec 03 – 8:29 of the 3
Day 15 - Dec 04 – Skipped, not feeling well, runny nose and cold.
Day 16 - Dec 05 – 8:39 of the 3
Day 17 - Dec 06 – 7:28 of the 3
Day 18 - Dec 07 – 7:15 of the 3
Day 19 - Dec 08 – 7:30 of the 3. I feel like legs up every day is essential for me and my sore ankle. Firming up the arms is the bonus.
Day 20 - Dec 09 – 8:23 of the 3
Day 21 - Dec 10 –
Start weight of this 100: 143.2 .3 -
Another podcast from the BBC science show "Crowd Science"
"Where does our fat go".
The difference between Men and women, basically men's fat cells get bigger, women create new fat cells.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct4y52
Apparently metabolism doesn't change, our eating habits change and we expend less energy than we did when we were younger?
Exercise is good for the health of our bodily functions and longevity, but it is really only food that makes a difference in our weight?
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Hi everyone! I'm Jeanne. 👋😀
I'm 47, 5' 4". I live in Canada 🇨🇦
1st round of 100 - lost 7.8 lbs
2nd round of 100 now
No specific goal for me.
Need to move & lose weight
any amount is a win for me!!!!
Before this challenge my weight
would yo-yo 🪀 real BAD!
So this challenge is working for me!!
My yo-yo 🪀 is still out but not as bad.
Day 01-09/23 : 158.6
Day 02-09/24: 159.4
Day 03-09/25: 159.8
Day 04-09/26: 158.6
Day 05-09/27: 159.4
Day 06-09/28: 160.2
Day 07-09/29: 159.6
WEEK 1 GAIN: +2.8 😕
Accumulated Gain: +2.8 😕
Day 08-09/30: 161.4
Day 09-10/01: 158.6
Day 10-10/02: 158.6
Day 11-10/03: 158.8
Day 12-10/04: 159.2
Day 13-10/05: 159.4
Day 14-10/06: 158.6
WEEK 2 LOSS: -3.4 😀
Accumulated Loss: -0.6 😀
Day 15-10/07: 158.0
Day 16-10/08: 157.6
Day 17-10/09: 157.8
Day 18-10/10: 159.0
Day 19-10/11: 160.0
Day 20-10/12: 160.2
Day 21-10/13: 160.2
WEEK 3 GAIN: +3.0 😕
Accumulated GAIN: +2.4 😕
Day 22-10/14: 161.0
Day 23-10/15: 160.2
Day 24-10/16: 160.2
Day 25-10/17: 160.0
Day 26-10/18: 159.6
Day 27-10/19: 159.6
Day 28-10/20: 158.0
WEEK 4 LOSS: -1.6 😀
Accumulated GAIN: +0.8 😕
Day 29-10/21: 159.4
Day 30-10/22: 158.6
Day 31-10/23: 157.8
Day 32-10/24: 158.2
Day 33-10/25: 159.0
Day 34-10/26: 157.4
Day 35-10/27: 157.2
WEEK 5 LOSS: -1.4 😀
Accumulated LOSS: -0.6 😀
Day 36-10/28: 158.0
Day 37-10/29: 157.6
Day 38-10/30: 157.6
Day 39-10/31: 157.4
Day 40-11/01: 157.0
Day 41-11/02: 157.6
Day 42-11/03: 157.6
WEEK 6 GAIN: +1.4 😕
Accumulated GAIN: +0.8 😕
Day 43-11/04: 159.4
Day 44-11/05: 163.6
Day 45-11/06: 160.2
Day 46-11/07: 159.0
Day 47-11/08: 159.2
Day 48-11/09: 159.2
Day 49-11/10: 157.8
WEEK 7 LOSS: -1.4 😀
Accumulated LOSS: -0.6 😀
Day 50-11/11: 158.0
Day 51-11/12: 158.0
Day 52-11/13: 157.8
Day 53-11/14: 159.4
Day 54-11/15: 158.6
Day 55-11/16: 159.2
Day 56-11/17: 158.2
WEEK 8 GAIN: +1.2 😕
Accumulated LOSS: +0.6 😕
Day 57-11/18: 159.2
Day 58-11/19: 158.8
Day 59-11/20: 159.2
Day 60-11/21: 160.0
Day 61-11/22: 159.8
Day 62-11/23: 161.2
Day 63-11/24: 158.0
WEEK 9 GAIN: +0.2 😕
Accumulated LOSS: +0.8 😕
Day 64-11/25: 159.4
Day 65-11/26: 159.4
Day 66-11/27: 159.8
Day 67-11/28: 157.6
Day 68-11/29: 157.6
Day 69-11/30: 158.0
Day 70-12/01: 160.8
WEEK 10 GAIN: +0.6 😕
Accumulated GAIN: +1.4 😕
Day 71-12/02: 160.0
Day 72-12/03: 158.0
Day 73-12/04: 158.0
Day 74-12/05: 156.4
Day 75-12/06: 155.8
Day 76-12/07: 158.6
Day 77-12/08: 156.4
WEEK 11 LOSS: -2.6 😀
Accumulated LOSS: -1.8 😀
Day 78-12/09: 156.8
Day 79-12/10: 155.8 ⬅️
100 day challenge
Total days: 179 😀👍
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