Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 246
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Highest Weight: 229.6 (January 2024)
January 1st 2020 226.5
January 1st 2021 195.5
January 1st 2022 217.0
January 1st 2023 223.3
January 1st 2024 231.0
SW RND 246
12/28 DNW
12/29 229.7
12/30 DNW
12/31 228.6
1/1 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎆 Did not record
1/2 231 Until November I was still going to the gym twice a week, however in the month of December I made it in 3 times for the entire month! No large declarations, more water, ginger/cinnamon/turmeric/little bit of honey shot nightly. It's a boost on metabolism...of course back to the gym...Honestly I miss it.
1/3 231.9
1/4 230.1
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SW 153.2 RND 246
12/28 153.0 📝
12/29 152.6 📝🧘♀️
12/30 153.2
12/31 DNW
1/1 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎆 DNW
1/2 DNW-back home now, weighing will start back up tomorrow!
1/3 152.3 📝🧘♀️
1/4 153.2 📝🧘♀️
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Round 246
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 63 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 203 FOR ME.
“Today….I am choosing Me”
MY STATS:
Highest weight ever (05-10-2016): 253
Original starting weight on MFP: (01-11-2018) 235.0
R245 EW= 179.2
R246 EW= TBD
Current New Goals:
Weight:
Short Term Goal: To weigh less at the end of this round than I did at the end of the last round.
Final goal: 145-155. We’ll see how I look & feel when I get there.
Exercise: Move 30 minutes per day rotating activity.
COLOR CODE: Fuchsia is a Happy Weight Loss for me. Blue is a sad weight gain.Black is no change.LOOK AND SEE HOW THE UPS & DOWNS OF MY JOURNEY JUST HELPS ME BE A STRONGER & MORE DETERMINED ME
R43 thru R52 (06/07/18 thru 09/23/18) = -19.4 LOST (Ending weight 179.0)
R53 thru R62 (09/24/18 thru 01/01/19) = -4.1 GAINED (Ending weight 183.1)
R63 thru R72 (01/02/19 thru 04/11/19) = -8.1 GAINED (Ending weight 191.2)
R73 thru R82 (04/12/19 thru 07/20/19) = -5.5 GAINED (Ending weight 196.7)
R83 thru R92 (07/21/19 thru 10/28/19) = -8.7 LOST (Ending weight 188.0)
R93 thru R102 (10/29/19 thru 02/05/20) = -2.0 GAINED(Ending weight 190.0)
R103 thru 112 (02/06/20 thru 05/06/20) = -14.9 GAINED (Ending Weight 204.9)
R113 thru 122 (05/07/20 thru 08/23/20) = -4.7 GAINED (Ending Weight 209.6)
R 123 thru R132 (08/24 thru 12/02/20) = -1.5 LOST (Ending Weight 208.1)
R133 thru R142 (12/03/20 thru 03/01/21) = -0.7 LOST (Ending Weight 207.4)
R143 thru 152 (03/02/21 thru 06/10/21) = -3.6 LOST (Ending Weight 203.8)
R153 thru R162 (06/11/21 thru 09/18/21) = (b]-16.2 LOST [/b] (Ending Weight 187.6)
R163 thru R172 (09/19/21 thru 12/27/21) = (b]-5.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 192.6)
R173 thru R182 (12/28/21 thru 04/06/22) = (b]-7.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 199.6)
R183 thru R192 (04/07/22 thru 07/15/22) = -1.4 LOST (Ending Weight 198.2)
R193 thru R202 (07/16/22 thru 10/23/22) = -3.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 202.0)
R203 thru R212 (10/24/22 thru 01/31/23) = -7.2 LOST (Ending Weight 194.8)
R213 thru R222 (02/01/23 thru 05/11/23) = -0.5 GAINED (Ending Weight 195.3)
R223 thru R232 (05/12/23 thru 08/19/23) = -3.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 198.0)
R233 thru R242 (08/20/23 thru 11/27/23) = -17.6 LOST (Ending Weight 180.4)
R243 (11/28/23 thru 12/07/23) = -1.2 LOST (Ending Weight 179.2)
R244 (12/08/23 thru 12/17/23) = -0.6 LOST (Ending Weight 178.6)
R245 (12/18/23 thru 12/27/23) = -0.6 GAINED (Ending Weight 179.2)
R246 (12/28/23 thru 01/06/24) = -xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)
Day/Weight/Comment
12/27 …..179.2….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
12/28 -179.4- (Trend weight 179.3)
12/29 -179.8- (Trend weight 179.3)
12/30 -DNW- (Trend weight DNW)
12/31 -183.8- (Trend weight 180.2
01/01 -181.6- (Trend weight 180.3)
01/02 -181.4- (Trend weight 180.4)
01/03 -181.4- (Trend weight 180.5) Carbs were a bit high yesterday but calories were in check. I made a large dinner, skipped the dinner roll but had a regular potato instead of sweet potato yesterday. I haven’t had a baked potato in a very long time. I was pretty good on exercise and tried a new walking video that was much faster and longer. I liked it but will have to hope my breathing can keep up. Not enough water or steps overall for the day so that is my goal for today, to improve these two areas. I’ll have to be patient with the scale but we all know that persistence pays off so the goal is to keep moving forward and wait for pay day!
01/04 -182.0- (Trend weight 180.7) My Christmas Dinner was on the 30th. I always suffer from intense cravings after people-gathering holidays. Last night I satisfied my craving for Pasta. I wish I would have stuck to the roast beef I had planned. I’ll have that tonight, it’s already in the crock pot. I need to be a good girl as the scale is getting out of hand. I’ve been working at taking down the Christmas decorations and all the Christmas trees (5 of them). I hope to finish up today. At least I’m getting lots of steps in and climbing lots of stairs!
01/05 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)
01/06 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
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34 y/o, 5’8
OSW: 348.1 lbs
RSW: 322.3 lbs
UGW: 150 lbs
RGW: less than now
RND 246 - My RND 5
12/28 322.3
12/29 322
12/30 320.1
12/31 319.2
1/1 317 🥳🥳🥳 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎆
1/2 318.5 (Woops, forgot to post yesterday)
1/3 319.4
1/4 317.2
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61, 5'6 female ~ first round
Goal: 150lbs & walk 18 holes without fatigue
Plans:
Daily 30 Minute Movement
CUT THE SUGAR
Add More Protein
1/1 175 -- Need help, not gonna lie!
1/2 172 -- First workout, kinda hurt my back, I'll try something new tomorrow. Dinner out at Olive Garden, not as big a challenge as I thought. What was the insomnia last night???
1/3 170 -- squeezed in a step video I found on YouTube (getfitwithrick) at 9pm (worth it), good food day, bad water day.
1/4 168.8
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RND 246 (my first)
53 y/o Female - 5’3”
SW: 155.8 - heaviest I’ve been since childbirth (my youngest is 14). Joined MFP in 2011 and got down to bouncing between 125-130 lbs consistently for several years. Over the past 2 years I have gained 25 lbs - with 16 of them coming in 2023. It’s time for me to get back to basics and do what I know works. Be active, be consistent, log everything.
Happy New Year! Here’s to a productive and successful 2024 🥳
12/28 - 155.8 - ran 3 (very slow) miles
12/29 - 155.0 - ran 3 miles with short intervals
12/30 - 155.0 - ran 4 miles today
12/31 - 154.7 - happy to be going in the right direction….now need to hang onto the trend into the new year. Rest day today. Tomorrow i will begin the Winter Warrior Challenge. 31 days….3 miles each day….OUTSIDE. Living in Michigan, that can be quite challenging in January. so far it has been a very mild winter. We had snow on Halloween but nothing since. Anticipating that will change in the next week or so. I have done this challenge several times in prior years but have not done it for the past two. My best fitness years have begun with this challenge so I decided to take it on even though I don't feel “ready” for it. Excited to be doing it again. Cheers to the last day of 2023!
1/1 - Happy New Year! 155.2 - had some salty food last night ringing in the new year - so hoping that is the cause of the gain and that I will be going in the other direction again soon. Ran 3 miles today. Day 1 of the Winter Warrior Challenge. 30 more to go - 3 miles outside - every day in January.
1/2 - 154.7 - Day 2 of Winter Warrior Challenge - 3 miles
1/3 - 153.8 - Day 3 Winter Warrior Challenge - 3 miles
1/4 - 154.4 - Day 4 Winter Warrior Challenge - 3 miles. Sunny but cold today. My legs are starting to feel tired - need to make sure I am spending time with my foam roller
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RND 246
70 yo female; 5’5”
SW: 128.6# (end of round 245)
Goals: 64 oz 💧; move 3x/week 👣; follow nutrition plan 🥕; strength train 5x/week 🏋️♀️; wt 128#; adapt to Species 2.0 post retirement from 50 years in healthcare.
Showing today’s weight; yesterday’s actions
12/28 128.0# 💧👣🥕🏋️♀️
12/29 128.4# 💧👣🥕🏋️♀️
12/30 127.8# 💧👣🏋️♀️
12/31 128.4# 💧👣🥕
1/1 129.0# 💧🏋️♀️
1/2 128.6# 💧🏋️♀️👣🥕
1/3 129.2# 💧🏋️♀️👣🥕
1/4 129.6# 💧🏋️♀️🥕
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Hi, I'm Charissa
Thank you, QuiltingJaine for keeping us focused!
62 y/o female
OSW 2022-03 230.3
1SW 2023-01 221.8
1SW 2024-01 223.4
Round 246, just in the nick of time!!! In the course of a year, I managed to gain. Normally this would upset me and I'd throw in the towel, only to gain more weight; but I did have success in 2023. Life just got in the way and I lost my focus. During the ride, I learned some things that work and truly are sustainable, I also learned that I need to work on my emotions and how they relate to how I treat or mistreat my body.
So here we go 2024... my motto -
🏋🏾♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
Goals this round:
*This round will be odd, but it will be a start. I will be on vacation 12/29 - 1/2. I will get plenty of exercise (walking) but I probably won't begin the nutrition refocus until I get back since I won't be cooking and not sure what my options will be.
1/3 on...
- Tracking to the best of my ability 🍎and staying under calorie budget (just say NO!)- Defining a higher calorie budget which will make the loss slower but again, more sustainable.
Also get rid of the oops factor. When targets are too low, it easy to say...Oops, I went over so I
might as well have...<fill in the blank>
- Closing my rings : 🚶🏽
Stats and Previous RoundsHW: 230
CW: 223.4 as of 12/27/2023
2023 Round History2023 EOY Results = 1.6 Gain2024 Round History
Round 210/1 SW: 221.8 EW: 220.6 Loss 1.2 Total Loss 1.2 (01/02/2023)
Round 211/2 SW: 220.6 EW: 218.6 Loss 2.0 Total Loss 3.2
Round 212/3 SW: 218.6 EW: 216.6 Loss 2.0 Total Loss 5.2
Round 213/4 SW: 216.6 EW: 219.8 Gain -3.2 Total Loss 2.0 Yikes!
Round 214/5 SW: 219.8 EW: 219.4 Loss 0.4 Total Loss 2.4
Round 215/6 SW: 219.4 EW: 216.9 Loss 2.5 Total Loss 4.9
Round 216/7 SW: 216.9 EW: 219.5 Gain -2.6 Total Loss 2.3
Round 217/8 SW: 219.5 EW: 217.4 Loss 2.1 Total Loss 4.4
Round 218/9 SW: 217.4 EW: 221.7 Gain -2.6 Total Loss .1
Round 219/10 SW: 221.7 EW: 220.9 Loss 0.8 Total Loss .9
Round 220/11 SW: 220.9 EW: 218.9 Loss 2.0 Total Loss 2.9
Round 221/12 SW: 218.9 EW: 213.4 Loss 5.5 Total Loss 8.4
Round 222/13 SW: 213.4 EW: 216.9 Gain 3.5 Total Loss 4.9
Round 223/14 SW: 216.9 EW: 214.5 Loss 2.4 Total Loss 7.3
Round 224/15 SW: 214.5 EW: 214.0 Loss 0.5 Total Loss 7.8
Round 225/16 SW: 214.0 EW: 213.6 Loss 0.4 Total Loss 8.2
Round 226/17 SW: 213.6 EW: 214.7 Gain 1.1 Total Loss 7.1
Round 227/18 SW: 214.7 EW: 212.7 Loss 2.0 Total Loss 9.1
Round 228/19 SW: 212.7 EW: 213.8 Gain 1.1 Total Loss 8.00 * Holiday, 6 days vac- last home weigh in
Round 229/20 SW: 213.8 EW: 215.2 Gain 1.4 Total Loss 6.6 A bit of a setback
Round 230/21 SW: 215.2 EW: 213.8 Loss 1.4 Total Loss 8.0 simply lost what I gained
Round 231/22 SW: 213.8 EW: 215.1 Gain 1.4 Total Loss 6.7
Round 232/23 SW: 215.1 EW: 215.1 Loss 0.0 Total Loss 6.7
Round 233/24 SW: 215.1 EW: 217.4 Gain 2.3 Total Loss 4.4
Round 234/25 SW: 217.4 EW: 214.7 Loss 2.7 Total Loss 7.1
Round 235/26 SW: 214.7 EW: 214.5 Loss .2 Total Loss 7.3
Round 236/27 SW: 214.7 EW: 216.0 Gain 1.3 Total Loss 6.0
Round 237/28 SW: 216.0 EW: 217.4 Gain 1.4 Total Loss 4.4
Round 238/29 SW: 217.4 EW: 214.6 Loss 2.8 Total Loss 7.2
Round 239/30 SW: 214.6 EW: 216.8 Gain 2.2 Total Loss 5.0
Round 240/31 SW: 216.8 EW: 216.8 Gain 0.0 Total Loss 5.0 ~ Vacation and didn't weigh so just going to leave it here even though its not right🙂
Round 241/32 SW: 216.8 EW: 220.2 Gain 3.4 Total Loss 1.6 at least I know why....
Round 242/33 SW: 220.2 Can't find my scale and totally missed reporting this round
Round 243/34 SW: 220.2 EW: 216.4 Loss 3.8 Total Loss 5.4 .
Round 244/35 SW: 216.4 EW: 218.8 Gain 2.4 Total Loss 3.0 .
Round 245/36 SW: 218.8 EW: 223.4 Gain 4.6Total Gain 1.6 .2024 YTD Results = 0.0 LossGoal Weight
Round 246/37 SW: 223.4 EW: 223.4 Loss 0.00 Total Loss .Goal Weight #1 213 Achieved on:
Goal Weight #2 203
Goal Weight #3 193
Goal Weight #4 183
Goal Weight #5 173
Goal Weight #6 163
Goal Weight #7 153
Goal Weight #8 143
🏋🏾♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
SW: 223.4 end of round 245
12/28 223.8 ~ This morning was a Don't think, just do it morning. I set the alarm to make sure I woke up in time to exercise. I wanted to turn over and go back to sleep but I didn't. Went to the gym. Weights: Arms & Legs. 10 minutes on the bike and 20 minutes on the treadmill. Always happy when it's done!🙂 Lots of junk in the house from the holidays. I forgot I made Buckeyes as they were in the refrigerator. I tried one and then had another, they were so good. I'm going to freeze them into individual servings for portion control . The rest of the stuff is going out (garbage) tonight. We leave tomorrow for Vegas for 3+ days so I will come back to an empty house and start with a clean slate!
12/29 223.6 ~ 🏋🏾♀️ Don't think, just do it!! Weights: Shoulders, Back and a little chest🙂 30 minutes on the treadmill. Ready for mini vacation!!
12/30 *vacation*
12/31 *vacation*
1/1 *vacation* Happy New Year!!! Getting lots and lots of steps in. Big dinner last night but mostly sea food. One more day then a travel day. It's been fun!
1/2 * vacation* Travel day. Interesting...the last couple of trips I've actually been ready to come home. Real work starts tomorrow. There was alcohol to celebrate the new year, but today...I turned down mimosas at breakfast. A start🙂 Nothing changes if nothing changes!
1/3 223.6 I didn't want to budge this morning but 🏋🏾♀️ Don't think, just do it!! Weights: Shoulders, Back and Chest - 2 exercises each body part. 30 minutes on the treadmill. The scale remained the same after 4 days of splurging... It was all the walking!! You have to be willing to change what you think is good enough! I increased weights on my roll machine today and contemplated on my laterals (next time)! Also back on the fast train today (IF) only 20 minutes left. I can do it
1/4 222.4 Just one day and I expect the first 5 to 7lbs to go fairly quickly. 🏋🏾♀️ Don't think, just do it!! Weights: Leg and arm day. I forgot that I like doing these weights the best. If completed yesterday and today at 17 hours! 👏 Trust (and follow) the process🙂
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@Cchassee ~ Thank you. I will check out Zones. I love devices and apps and data!!
13 - Defining a higher calorie budget which will make the loss slower but again, more sustainable.
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🌦️🌈☀️💥10 more days💥☀️🌈🌦️
I’m a 65 year young gal working on getting rid of those last 8 pounds. Last go-around I didn’t always manage to get my steps in due to my walking partner (dog) being on house arrest due to a pulled muscle. Also went on a mini vacation. This round I would like to get back on track so I can start the next round strong! Here we go! We got this! And yes, I’m late to this party due to that mini-vacation!
🌻SW RND 237. 148.2🌻
🎄SW RND 245. 138.5🎄
SW RND 246. 140.3
12/28. DNW
12/29. DNW
12/30. DNW
12/31. 139.9. ✏️👣💧
1/1 139.5. ✏️👣💧
1/2. 139.3 ✏️👣💧🏋️♀️
1/3. 138.7. ✏️👣💧
1/4. 138.3. Baby Steps in the right direction! Going out to dinner tonight, so we will see what the scale brings me tomorrow.
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SW RND 246 237.4
12/28 237.4 Well folks, I never left MFP, but I certainly haven't been taking things seriously in 2023, and I have a lot of regain to show for it. I did my best when I was way more active here, so it's time to start. Missed you all!
12/29 237 At my dad's house with my travel scale but no food scale. It's been a long while since I've consistently tracked my food so I'm going to need to get back into the habit when I get home. Nice to see a move in the right direction today.
12/30 237 A miracle I stayed the same as we saw Wonka last night and I ate a giant popcorn. We did take the dog for a walk and my meals weren't terrible. Today we have a big family celebration at the Legion.
12/31 236 Our visit with my Dad was great. We are on the road home today.. the ride is about 11 hours so my steps will be minimal. Road food as we didn't have anything to pack. Would be different if I was back in my good habits. Something to think of for future trips.
1/1 237.4 Yesterday was road trip snacks, fast food, appetizers, and some alcohol to ring in the New Year. A ton of excess has me back where I started this round which is to be expected. I'm back home and getting back in my routine so I expect things to head in a positive direction now. Happy New Year all!
1/2 236.4 Back to work today after a long stretch off. Yesterday was a good day on track with all aspects of my goals. Have a good plan to keep that up today.
1/3 235.8 Back to my pre-Christmas weight, so that feels like a good milestone. I checked all my boxes yesterday and it shows on the scale. Today I donate blood so exercise will only be a walk as they don't want you doing anything strenuous afterwards.
1/4 234.4 Feeling ravenous with hunger today! Staying the course...
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RND 246: My Journey ~ Round 3
F, 67, 5’4" ~ SW-231 Ultimate goal weight of 160lb at the end of RND 278
End of last round- 222.812/28~ (Day 21) - 221.7 ~ Planning, when will I learn?
~It's a new round, but the same goal. Keep logging and choose for the end goal; a healthy active lifestyle. Yesterday was not what I had hoped for. Maybe that is the problem, hoping and not planning. I talk about planning, but then I procrastinate until it's too late (to plan) because the time to act (exercise, eat) is here and I am 'not in the mood' to think about it. Planning, when will I learn? It seems like such a good idea, but my follow-through sucks! On the happy side whatever I am doing is working.
12/29~ (Day 22) -222. ~ I am feeling positive today.
~Though the weather is sucky I will walk after work today. 2 miles is the goal. My knee, you are probably tired of hearing about it (sorry), is still stiff and sore from my last walk. It doesn't help sitting most of the day for work, I do get up and walk the stairs at least once every couple of hours and stretch a bit. Hopefully, the stiffness and pain will ease up a bit soon. I was at full year before the last knee replacement was totally pain-free. I must remember that and keep up the rehab. I have a new bike I want to get on ASAP.
12/30~ (Day 23) -221.1 ~ Woo hoo!!! 10 pounds gone forever!
~ This challenge is so inspiring. All the support from this group, the ideas and successes you all share keep me logging on every day and I am finally seeing success can happen.
12/31~ (Day 24) -220.2 ~ Last day of 2023! Make it Work.
~ Almost noon and not a thing accomplished. So, I will post, get up off my a** and get moving. It’s a pretty day; cool, slightly overcast, and dry. I’m headed out the door for a walk and perhaps some beach time depending on the tide. Then, what to cook for dinner? I’m staying home safe tonight with my husband with a toast at midnight to start the new year. Happy New Year to you all. Be safe and my god bless you all with a successful, New Year-New you!
01/01~ (Day 25) -220.7
~ Well, that was not at all what I planned. I ate too much, way too carb-heavy, and erratic, and I missed lunch. Thank God that is behind me. New year – New me. Procrastination (I’ll do it later) should be my middle name. How, do I get out of that mindset? I would think after 67 years I would have figured it out. It’s so easy to say, ‘Just do It’. But the follow-through, ugh, I need help. Suggestions?
01/02~ (Day 26) -222.8 ~
~ Yesterday was good. The sun was shining which always helps the mood, but it was a push from you that got me to move, over 6500 steps. It probably won't be that today unless the rain ceases. But I will do something.
01/03~ (Day 27) -223.2 ~
~So, I increased in steps when the sun came out and got 2-1/2 miles walking yesterday. I should have probably stopped after 2. Sleeping last night wasn’t great. Today I am stiff, sore, and moving slowly. I opted out of a walk today and will get back at it tomorrow with caution, pushing is one thing but knowing my limits is also important. I am intentionally going over my calories tonight. ½ cup of ice cream occasionally helps lift the spirit. After all, life is for living. I’m thinking about my goals for the next round but should be focusing on finishing this round with a win. I may change my mind about the ice cream. I’ll drink a glass of water and think about it.
01/04~ (Day 28) -224.3 ~
~ I finally ordered another scale; this one is about 20 years old. I think it's ready for retirement (like me). I have a hard time believing I am gaining this much weight over this round when I am being so careful. Nasty out today, yuck, rain, dark skies and my mood matches the weather. I ate well, but exercise sucked as was on the computer all day for work. At least Ozzie (my cat) was entertaining, if a bit disruptive when I was trying to concentrate on my worksheets. I’m brain-dead. It will be early to bed tonight.
01/05~ (Day 29) -??? ~
01/06~ (Day 30) -??? ~Whatever you are not changing, you are choosing.Read that again!8 -
Back for another round. Began a week before Thanksgiving at 203. Starting weight this round is 195. Goal weight this round is 193. Ultimate goal is 156 pounds. Biggest mistakes last round: not enough water, mixed nuts, and inaccurate tracking. So....... start every day with a 1/2 liter of water after weigh in, track food as you eat. Make a plan for each day and stick to it! Nothing changes if nothing changes! It's the Carbs!!! Stay away from the nuts, give em to the squirrels!
12/28-195
12/29-195
12/30-195
12/31-194 Logging my food after every meal! Drink more water, less coffee!
01/01-194 Went to see UCONN women play Marquette with Liz and Dennis. Great game, ate popcorn and a hot dog with roll. Came home and didn't fall apart. Right back with LowCarb!! *Note to self- Special occasions of any sort are like walking on a cliff edge with the wind blowing towards the sea. Don't test yourself.
01/02-194
01/03-194
01/04-194 I seem to be losing steam. Back to basics; read the lo-Carb literature! Its the Carbs, stupid! One Snickers bar is too many and a thousand is not enough.
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Jen; 47; 5'4"
About Me:This is my eighteenth round and looking forward to participating again.
Thanks to a medication I'm on for my mental health and an overeating habit, I managed to gain a lot of weight in the last year or so. On July 4, I stepped on the scale for the first time since I started the med (that is known to cause weight gain) and decided enough was enough. I buckled down and started actually recording my food for the first time in over five years and started walking every day. Now I need motivation to keep going. I'm a mom of five and grandma of one 4yo that I babysit during the week when my daughter is working. We live in the Pacific Northwest where we're entering the rainy season and I just started a job in November 2023 after being a stay-at-home mom for 23+ years which makes getting any outdoor exercise difficult.
Previous Rounds:RND 229 - SW: 287.8; EW: 280.4 (-7.4)Total Lost RND 230-RND 245 (Jul 23 - Dec 23): 68.4lbs
RND 230 - SW: 280.4; EW: 276.0 (-4.4)
RND 231 - SW: 276.0; EW: 267.2 (-8.8)
RND 232 - SW: 267.2; EW: 262.0 (-5.2)
RND 233 - SW: 262.0; EW: 252.8 (-9.2)
RND 234 - SW: 252.8; EW: 248.2 (-4.6)
RND 235 - SW: 248.2; EW: 243.4 (-4.8)
RND 236 - SW: 243.4; EW: 243.0 (-0.4)
RND 237 - SW: 243.0; EW: 237.4 (-5.6) !
RND 238 - SW: 237.4; EW: 232.8 (-4.6)
RND 239 - SW: 232.8; EW: 226.4 (-6.4)
RND 240 - SW: 226.4; EW: 220.6 (-5.8)
RND 241 - SW: 220.6; EW: 217.2 (-3.4)
RND 242 - SW: 217.2; EW: 214.0 (-3.2)
RND 243 - SW: 214.0; EW: 213.6 (-0.4)
RND 244 - SW: 213.6; EW: 211.2 (-2.4)
RND 245 - SW: 211.2; EW: 219.4 (+8.2) !!!! (It was the holidays so I'm okay with this)
Goals:
* track food every day
* no snacking after work
* make healthier food choices
Round 246
heaviest: 294 (7/4/23)
SW: 219.4
GW (short term): 200
RGW: 216
12/28 - 216.0 - 1286 steps
12/29 - 217.6 - 8338 steps
12/30 - 218.6 - 8608 steps
12/31 - 219.4 - 8121 steps - (Forgot to post this last night) Today was the last day I gave myself permission to pig out and just eat what I want without weighing or counting calories or even caring about what I was eating. The last week, I'd had all the things I had been missing for the previous 5+ months and I have no regrets. Today before lunch, I had some Sour Cream & Onion chips then my husband ordered pizza so I grabbed a few Philly Cheesesteak slices as I left for work. Then after work, I ate some more pizza and had the rest of my chips and dip I bought yesterday to celebrate the end of the year. Tomorrow is a new day and I'll be back on track. I already packed up the uneaten bags of chips to take downstairs in the morning so they won't tempt me. I can't wait for the new year and what it will bring. I really think I'll hit my goal of 165lbs by the end of the year. At the very least, I'll get below 200lbs sometime this year and that will be awesome because I haven't been that light in 24 years.
1/1 - 218.4 - 8074 steps - I did good today. I had half a sandwich for lunch before work and a full sandwich on my lunch break with some grape tomatoes and half portion of veggie straws. When I got home I had the last of the Christmas leftovers, one small slice of pizza and some more veggie straws. I was still under my calories for the day so I think I'm back on track. I was kind of hungry at work, but we were also talking about food a lot (my co-worker got an instant pot so I've been giving her tips).
1/2 - 215.0 - 9406 steps - Long day at work. Was just tired and hungry when I got home but first had to clean up the kitchen and feed the cats and my food was already cold when I finally sat down. I ate the dinner I had put aside for myself (and logged) but also had the last slice of pizza that was in the fridge and a bit of a Hershey bar. Sigh.
1/3 - 215.6 - few steps - Just really depressed today. Might be because I didn't get enough sleep so I've felt tired and sluggish all day and ended up snacking on junk food to try and feel better. Very bad habit. But now the junk food is mostly gone. Hopefully tomorrow is a better day.
1/4 - 213.4 - few steps - Made ham for dinner (in the instant pot) and it turned out amazing, so of course, I was pulling pieces off to munch on while I finished the rest of the food and when I put the food away. Tomorrow is back to work.
1/5
1/612 -
65 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 246 (my 176th). Thank you @quiltingjaine for the new round, as always, so grateful.
Goals for this round to, get strong again over the 'twixt' period, holiday abroad (9 days!).Achieved goal weigh of 125lb in summer 2016 by losing 66lb and then gradually gained between 7 and 11 since then & didn't want to gain any more, it’s taken me 75 rounds to achieve target of 130 = back to maintenance!! But then I crept up again, so need to get back to around 134. A healthy lifestyle must be a permanent way of life.
End of round 69 134.2 lbs
End of round 70 133.6
End of round 71 132.4
End of round 72 133.2
End of round 73 132.8
End of round 74 132
End of round 75 131.4
End of round 76 130.2
End of round 77 132.4
End of round 78 134.4
End of round 79 132
End of round 80 133.6
End of round 81 133.8
End of round 82 132.4
End of round 83 133.4
End of round 84 133
End of round 85 131.6
End of round 86 133.0
End of round 87 134.8
End of round 88 132.8 (2 pounds lost)
End of round 89 138.2 (5.4 pounds gained)
End of round 90 135 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 91 132.8 (2.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 92 133 (0.2 pound up from end of last round)
End of round 93 135.6 (2.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 94 135.8 (0.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 95 134.4 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 96 134.4 (no loss no gain!!)
End of round 97 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 98 133.4 (1.6 down from end of last round)
End of round 99 134.4 (1 up from end of last; not bad for Christmas period!)
End of round 100 133.4 (1 down from end of last round)
End of round 101 137.2 (3.8 pounds up)
End of round 102 136 (1.2 pounds down from last round – not bad considering Dad unexpectedly passed away 3 days before end of round & I went totally off plan & no walking!)
End of round 103 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down from last round – better!)
End of round 104 – 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 105 – 133.6 (1.4 down from end of last round)
End of round 106 – 133.6 (same as last round)
End of round 107 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 108 – 134.2 (0.6 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 109 – 135.6 (1.4 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 110 – 133.2 (2.4 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 111 – 133.2 (same as last round)
End of round 112 – 133.6 (increase of 0.4)
End of round 113 – 132.8 (0.8 down from end of last round)
End of round 114 – 136 (3.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 115 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 116 – 133.4 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 117 – 135.4 (2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 118 – 136 (1.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 119 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down)
End of round 120 – 135.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 121 – 135.2 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 122 – 133.2 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 123 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 124 - 134.8 (2.4 pounds up)
End of round 125 - 135 (0.2 pounds up) – get a grip!!!
End of round 126 - 135 - same as last round
End of round 127 - 133.8 (1.2 pounds down
End of round 128 - 133.4 (0.4 pound down)
End of round 129 - 134.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 130 - 133 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 131 - 133.6 (0.6 up)
End of round 132 – 134 (0.4 up)
End of round 133 – 134 .4 (0.4 up)
End of round 134 – 132.2 (2.2 pounds down) see what not binging can do!!
End of round 135 – 131.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 136 – 132.8 (1 pound up – happy for Christmas period, lower than at this time for many years!)
End of round 137 – 134 (1.2 pound up ugh!!)
End of round 138 - 131.2 (2.8 pounds down)
End of round 139 – 130.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 140 – 132.4 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 141 – 131 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 142 – 129.8 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 143 – 130.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 144 – 130.2 (0.6 pounds down)
End of round 145 – 132 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 146 – 133.8 (1.8 pounds up – again!!)
End of round 147 – 133.2 (0.6 down)
End of round 148 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 149 – 132.4
End of round 150 – 133.8 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 151 – 135.8 (2 pounds up)
End of round 152 – 134 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 153 – 135.4 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 154 – 132.2 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 155 - 133.6 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 156 - 134 (0.4 pounds up)
End of round 157 - 133.6 (0.4 pounds down)
End of round 158 – 135.4 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 159 – 134.4 (1 pound down)
End of round 160 – 135.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 161 – 134.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 162 – 133.6 (0.6 down)
End of round 163 – 136.2 (2.6 up)
End of round 164 – 136 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 165 – 135.8 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 166 – 136 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 167 – 138 (2 pounds up)
End of round 168 – 135 (3 pounds down)
End of round 169 – 134.4 (0.6 pound down)
End of round 170 – 133 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 171 – 135.4 (2.4 up)
End of round 172 – 135.6 (0.2 up)
End of round 173 – 137.6 (2 pounds up)
End of round 174 – 135.2 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 175 – 138 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 176 – did not complete (away on family holiday)
End of round 177 – 138
End or round 178 – 137.8 (0.2 down)
End of round 179 – 139.4 (1.6 pounds up)
End of round 180 – 137 (2.4 pounds lost)
End of round 181 – 139.2 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 182 – 135.6 (3.6 pounds down)
End of round 183 – 138.2 (2.4 up)
End of round 184 - 136 (2.2 pounds down)
End of round 185 – 136.4 (0.4 gain)
End of round 186 – 136.4 (same)
End of round 187 – 138.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 188 – DNW (away for Queen's platinum jubilee celebrations)
End of round 189 – 139.2
End of round 190 – 139.8
End of round 191 – 139.8
End of round 192 – 138.8 (1 pound lost)
End of round 193 – 138.2 (0.6 lost)
End of round 194 – 136.4 (1.8 lost)
End of round 195 – 139.2 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 196 – 138 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 197 – 138.2 (0.2 up)
End of round 198 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 199 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 200 – 138.8 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 201 – 138.2 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 202 – 137.8 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 203 – 137.6 (loss of 0.2)
End of round 204 – 135.8 (1.8 pounds lost)
End of round 205 – 135.6(0.6 pound lost)
End of round 206 – 135.4 (0.2 pound lost)
End of round 207 – 136.4 (1 pound gain) (Caravan Christmas Party Rally)
End of round 208 - 137.2 (0.8 pound gain)
End of round 209 - 137.4 (0.2 pound gain) (Christmas period)
End of round 210 – DNW (Lanzarote holiday)
End of round 211 – 138.2
End of round 212 – 139.8
End of round 213 – 139
End of round 214 – 138.2 (1.2 pounds loss)
End of round 215 – 139.2 (1 pound up)
End of round 216 – 136.6 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 217 – 137.8 (1.2 pounds up)
End of round 218 – 140.4 (2.6 pounds up – need to reverse this trend!)
End of round 219 – 139.8 (0.6 down)
End of round 220 – DNW
End of round 221 – 140.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 222 – 139.8 (1 pound down)
End of round 223 – 140 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 224 – 139.2 (0.8 pound down)
End of round 225 – 139.4 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 226 – 141 (1.6 pound up)
End of round 227 – 139.8 (1.2 pound down)
End of round 228 – 139.6 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 229 – 140.2 (0.6 pound up)
End of round 230 – 139.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 231 - 138.2 (1.6 pounds down)
End of round 232 – 140.6 (2.4 pounds up)
End of round 233 – 138.8 (1.8 ponds down)
End of round 234 – 140.2 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 235 – DNW – on holiday
End of round 236 – 142
End of round 237 – DNW, staying at DS’s.
End of round 238 – 139.8
End of round 239 – 139.6 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 240 – 139 (0.4 pound down)
End of round 241 – 138.8 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 242 – 138.6 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 243 – 139.8 (1.2 pounds up)
End of round 244 – 141 (2.2 pounds up)
End or round 245 – DNW – away for Christmas with no scales
Day, Weight, Comment
SW DNW
RND 246
12/28 DNW - no structured walking yesterday, atrocious weather; persistent rain and high winds, 377 calories over.
12/29 DNW – no structured walking, weather still awful ☹☹☹.
12/30 140.4 – very pleased with this number, travelled back home – on the back of a recovery truck ☹, brakes failed despite the car being in the garage for them to be done just 2 weeks ago, It was taken to a garage in the next town to have the independent investigation done on why this has happened, had to wait for a courtesy car, such a long day with all the waiting around for breakdown truck etc., that went to bed early without eating any tea as I was shattered!! No structured walking 202 calories in deficit.
12/31 140.4 – glad the number stuck, 4.44 miles walked, all exercise calories plus 62 eaten back.
1/1 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎆 140.8 – 11.43 miles walked, all calories eaten back. Hope you all enjoy/ed your celebrations, we danced the night away into the early hours, such a good night with like-minded company, feet are a little achy, but the great satisfaction overshadows that!!
I didn’t meet my mileage goal last year, no excuses here, I average 7.73 miles per day, will try to meet it again this year !!
1/2 141.4 – a good day yesterday, 11.8 miles walked, ¾ exercise calories eaten back.
1/3 141.4 - persistent rain ALL day ☹ managed only 4.82 miles walking, but I got my car back !! Lunch out with sisters 200 calories over.
1/4 142 - 7.51 miles walked, 200 calories over.
1/5 143 – 6.21 miles walked yesterday, all exercise calories eaten back. I know I’m eating more than I should, & need to rein in, but I am pleased that when I got my holiday clothes & dresses out to pack they still fit well, must be all the toning exercises I’ve been doing. I’ll try to not go mad but still enjoy the holiday and we always do loads of walking whilst away so will aim to not gain!
1/6 Fly off to holiday.
👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!!!
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34 year-old, 164 cm (5’4.5”)
RSW: 104.7 kg
UGW: 75 kg
RGW: 103.9 kg
12/30 - 104.7 kg
12/31 - 104.1 kg
1/1 - 105.4 kg (NYE party effect)
1/2 - 105.4 kg
1/3 - 104.6 kg
1/4 - 104.3 kg
1/5 - 104 kg
1/611 -
R246 - my 16th
F65, 5’6” married, MawMaw Proud. Ketovore - NO processed foods. Track. Maintain 130-131lbs. Gain Muscle.
🚶♀️🏋️♀️🤸🏼💦
R246 Focus & RGW 130lbs
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Navigate this last part of 2023 of unpredictable, disrupted routines & avoid land mines. I still want a stronger commitment to consistency 🚶♀️🏋️♀️🤸🏼 but know it’s hard when my daily routine is discombobulated. I know it will be much better by 1/2. Calendar activities in RED each day. Plan. Be mindful. Slow down. Practice gratitude. Enjoy! 12/30 InBody. Goal is a 2lb increase of SMM.
My focus is just feeling strong and healthy every single day: mind, body & spirit… an interconnected balancing act. I want to build a foundation of determination, consistency & dedication.
R246 COMMITMENTS:
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Round Goal: Stabilize ceiling of 130lbs while continuing to train/gain more SMM. (Skeletal Muscle Mass). Focus on strength, flexibility, speed & balance. Reach goals for next “InBody” slated for 12/30 - gain 2lbs SMM.
1. ➡️⚖️ everyday. ⚡️
2. KETOSIS & IF 16-8
3. (Schedule all 🚶♀️🏋️♀️🤸🏼 in RED on calendar in advance)
4. ST 🏋️♀️ 30 min every other day
5. 5x per wk 🚶♀️60min 💓Z2
6. 5x per wk - 🤸🏼 calisthenics (stretch, balance, agility, flexibility & speed) (this is for tennis and the aging process)
7. 🎾HIIT 2-3x /week
8. Track : food, 🚶♀️8-10k+, macros, calories, Ex minutes, 💓Z2 min, 🔥Ex cal & NSVs
9. Stay grateful & mindful. Slow Down.
10. ENJOY!
📣#bestshapeofmylife 📣
Let’s Go!
12/28 ⚖️ 130.2 🥩
12/29 ⚖️ 130.6
12/30⚖️ 131.0 InBody
12/31 ⚖️131.0 👖
1/1 ⚖️ 134.4 LOL!
1/2⚖️ 131.3 (still puffy!)
1/3⚖️ 130.6 (& still puffy!)
1/4⚖️ 129.8
1/5⚖️ 130.2
1/6⚖️
Daily Comments
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1/5⚖️ 130.2
Yesterday: ✅macros & 1188 cal,🚶♀️7.4k, 🏋️♀️17 min, 95 total ex min, 🔥793 ex cal, 💗Z2 - 46 min.
Yesterday: Solid day. 🎾🏋️♀️. Didn’t go for an added power walk -felt like I had exercised enough yesterday morning.
Today: 🎾 & then to a dear friends’ husband funeral. She’s a widow way too, too soon. Another reminder to continue to strive toward health and being the best version of me - for both me and my family. Hope you have a great day! You got THIS!!!
📣#bestshapeofmylife 📣
Let’s Go! 💪🏻🙌🏻⚡️
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R246 Previous Daily Comments
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12/28 ⚖️ 130.2lbs
Yesterday: ✅macros & 2021 cal,🚶♀️11.2k, 144 ex min, 🔥1067 ex cal, 💗Z2 45 min,🏋️♀️30 min
Yesterday: Early 🎾fun - some 💗Z2. Had to force myself to 🏋️♀️after… I always come up with so many excuses… Of course, I felt terrific when I checked-off that commitment. Short on steps so walked again in afternoon. Had 🥩 for lunch and chuck burger for dinner (No bread). (Much more than I usually eat - hungry from extended workout.)
Today: ?🚶♀️🤸🏼🎾 Holiday dinner tonight with friends. Thinking about a water/black coffee fast starting tonight leading up to InBody 12/30 @9AM. Really want to get back to ketosis. Researched: one 24 hr fast per wk. Then one 48 or 72hr fast every three months ... no more than that. Seems radical but based on solid science. Thinking on it.
12/29 ⚖️ 130.6
Yesterday: ✅macros & 1496 cal,🚶♀️14.9k, 97 ex min, 🔥520 ex cal, 💗Z2 - 81min
12/29. *** The positive energy from choosing discipline, embracing my plan & respecting the goals that I claimed for myself (yes me & no one else) is FAR FAR better than a fleeting, momentary tastebud party or “high” derived from rat poison carbs or piddling and waisting the entire day. *** repeating this to myself over & over because I had to coerce myself to walk yesterday … Why?!
Today: 🚶♀️🏋️♀️? I may not get to exercise today, because I have to deal with car troubles again… water/coffee fast until InBody tomorrow 9AM.
12/30⚖️ 131.0
Yesterday: 🚫macros & 1225 cal,🚶♀️2.8k, 🚫ex min, 🔥🚫ex cal, 💗Z2 - 🚫
⚖️ 131.0 is real. Sure hope it’s added muscle? Zero 🚫 day. Did it even happen? Did not accomplish anything except sat in car dealership for hrs. Fasted until 3 PM then opted for eggs. Light dinner but loaded with rat poison. Feel like a deadbeat loafer. Sabotage much?!?!?!! Good 💦. InBody @ 10am. Will post tomorrow.
12/31 ⚖️ 131.0
Yesterday: ✅macros & 1701 cal,🚶♀️4.3k, 38 ex min, 🔥270 ex cal, 💗Z2 - 15 min
12/31 Yesterdays “InBody” threw me for a loop… it’s ultra sensitive so Im somewhat skeptical (timing of 💦/dietary/TMI fluctuations). Need to measure once a month for six months to get a truly solid reading. Results: I still need to +3.1 muscle & -2.3 fat… (Which basically says I accomplished NOTHING for two months!) I lost 2.5lbs but the majority of it was muscle & gained fat. YIKES! Skeptical of scan results because I know I’m stronger… I definitely need to add more muscle & lose fat - the exact amount is ? at this point… confirms I’m simply not spending enough time in the gym. Also confirms that 130-132lbs is realistic maintenance for me … not below 130. The end result : I will build muscle, eat healthy & stay committed. This is very hard stuff. Onward. Focus on 🏋️♀️🏋️♀️🏋️♀️.
Bring on the New Year!🍾🎉🎈
Affirmation: Consistency in healthy habits leads to extraordinary results.
👖pants-emonium posted later today! @potasha?
1/1 ⚖️ 134.4
Yesterday: ✅macros & 1595 cal,🚶♀️9.9k, ✅🏋️♀️20 min. 70 ex min total, 🔥370 ex cal, 💗Z2 - 59min
1/1 Yesterday: committed day! But ate late! good choices -Took care of business. 🚶♀️&🏋️♀️Celebrated early. Bed by 10pm. Ready for 💯 full steam ahead. 134.4?! HA! Not real. See ya tomorrow lying scale! My body is something else! Bye bye water!
Today: 🎾🏋️♀️🚶♀️
1/2 ⚖️ 131.3 Glad I kept my head yesterday.
Yesterday: ✅macros & 1414 cal,🚶♀️9.2k, ✅🏋️♀️10 min. 110 ex min total, 🔥800ex cal, 💗Z2 - 59 min. That weight fluctuation was from eating different foods later than usual for NYE. Im on such a routine (❤️) that a disruption causes havoc. I felt it all day yesterday… Late in late out! 😂 still super puffy. Living 💦 today!
Ive experienced a sad 3-4 days. I felt defeated yesterday. (Family hurts not body). I did not resort to bad food choices… (yes, an NSV) but I have little to zero momentum/joy or drive to accomplish my exercise goals. The battle in my mind is exhausting. I know with certainty that I will come out of it, but it is ever-present right now. I pushed myself for a 🏋️♀️ & walk yesterday & felt better, but I “need” to lift weights & it’s a battle. I only got in 10 minutes 🏋️♀️, but will count that as a win. I will be patient with myself & know this cloud will lift. I “will” it AWAY! Step behind me now! A momentum shift will come soon. Will read many affirmations this morning and pray. B E L I E V E!
I’m sharing this for others to know that we all have burdens to carry… and own individual mind games/triggers. My toughest battle is between my ears.
I’m grateful for this group. Thank you for sharing your vulnerabilities.
I’m determined to have a positive day today 💪🏻 & I hope you do too! 🙌🏻
Today: 🎾, 🚶♀️🏋️♀️
1/3⚖️ 130.6lbs
Yesterday: ✅macros & 1477 cal,🚶♀️3.2k, 🚫🏋️♀️🚫 ex min, 🔥🚫ex cal, 💗Z2 - 🚫min.
Yesterday: Strained my knee a wee-bit first thing warming up & stopped all exercise. Cleaned house instead. Wasn’t meant to be. One more day of getting organized and I’m GTG. RAIN all day today…. Not much exercise opportunity so will eat & 💦accordingly. My thoughts are remaining positive so I’m feeling much better. Hopefully I can accomplish a few reps 🏋️♀️ inside today and if the weather cooperates will walk later today.
NSV:? A great deal of emotional ups & downs and made it through the other side without sabotage.
Posting this “2023 Workout Summary” …. Just a little PROUD! 💪🏻🙌🏻
1/4⚖️ 129.8
Yesterday: ✅macros & 1651 cal,🚶♀️11.7k, 🏋️♀️7 min, 98 ex min, 🔥675 ex cal, 💗Z2 - 88 min.
👀👀👀⚖️ 12/31 131 lbs 1/1 134lbs vs ⚖️1/4 129lbs
NOTE TO SELF: Amazing. That’s what happens when I eat “healthy” foods that my body is not used to digesting. 1/1 The night before I ate a bunch of different vegetables that I never eat and nuts…. Just wow. I also had an upset stomach for two days…. Tons of gas. I know what my body likes and it’s consistency day-in day-out. Everything I ate, was “healthy”… but NOT healthy for me.
I’m slowly approaching my NSV of using food as fuel… and not for comfort or emotions. It’s quite liberating. My body starting to want the same foods daily. (It sounds boring, but it isn’t!). Meal planning, grocery shopping and food prep is effortlessly simple. Gives me precious time for other pursuits.
Yesterday: Rain till 1pm. Positive journaling. Forced my butt to walk 5 mi and minimum 🏋️♀️ST. Felt it last night. Lots of added 💦all day (more than usual!)
Today: calendared 🎾&🏋️♀️in RED.
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Health Journey
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Pre- college: 125-130lbs
In college-ballooned to 160lbs one year… graduated @130lbs.
1990 (Age 32) - Avg. 135 lbs
2001 (Age 43) - Avg 145 lbs
2010 (Age 52) HW 172 lbs
2020 (Age 62) Avg 130-135
UGW = 130lbs (ceiling)
Aug 14, 2014 @ 157lbs (down 15 from heaviest of 172lbs in 2010), I decided to take control of my health. I lost 30lbs by 1/1/2015. Weight remained @ 128-132lbs through the end of 2020. Five years!
🎢 Roller Coaster Begins….
2020 through 2021, I fluctuated 132-140 lbs.
8/1/ 2022 crept up to 142lbs.
Dropped to 128lbs again by 9/30 then held 130lbs till 1/1/23.
2023 Back ⬆️ 145lbs by July 15! 15lbs BOOM! Enjoyed eating & margaritas way too much! Ive always eaten somewhat healthy BUT portion control is/was a huge issue. Started tracking 7/15. Joined “Just give me 10 days” R231 in beginning of 8/2023. Here we are @ 130 determined to…. be in the
📣#bestshapeofmylife 📣
The yo-yo is exhausting & unhealthy. Takes up way too much space in my brain!
I learned MY choices created an emotional 🎢 roller coaster with yo-yo weight and fitness. My forever goal is to maintain a ceiling of 130lbs. Pretty clear to me that once I reached a goal weight I would then relax/ drift backwards. So glad 145lbs was the max over the last nine years.
I also noticed that as I age it becomes much MUCH more difficult to lose weight. I could loose 15lbs easy in 8 weeks up to 2020ish … This is absolutely not true anymore!!!!
Cumulative Round Results
7/15/2023 145lbs
R231 SW 143.6 EW 141.6 -3.4
R232 SW 140.2 EW 138.7 -6.3
R233 SW 139.4 EW 137.8 -7.2
R234 SW 137.8 EW 136.2 -8.8
R235 SW 136.2 EW 137.0 -8.0
R236 SW 137.0 EW 135.4 -9.6
R237 SW 135.4 EW 134.6 -10.4
R238 SW 134.0 EW 133.2 -11.8
R239 SW 133.0 EW 131.8 -13.2
R240 SW 132.3 EW 132.0 -13.5
R241 SW 132.0 EW 131.2 - 14.3
R242 SW 131.8 EW 129.2 - 16.3
R243 SW 129.0 EW 129.5 - 15.8
R244 SW 129.8 EW 130.0 - 15.0
R245 SW 130.5 EW 130.0 -15.0
R246 SW 130.5 EW10 -
Well crap. I think I am going to wrong way for some reason. I am going to blame stress from work. I am noticing a trend. 1 more day to hit the 10. TGIF
12/28 RHR 59 💚 Not a bad day
12/29 RHR 60 💛 good day with a 7 mile run
12/30 RHR 60 💛 Did not sleep well which probably contributes to this
12/31 RHR 58 💚 Slept well. Tried something different.
1/1 RHR 58 💚 Did NOT sleep well (too many fireworks) Continuing experiment with Synthroid at wake up vs middle of night.
1/2 RHR 60 💛 Not sure what bumped my RHR up but probably doing 2 runs. At 65 I need to give myself recovery from cardio a little more. sigh. It was a great 1st day of the year tho
1/3 RHR 60 💛 Interesting. A good day but did not sleep well.
1/4 RHR 60 💛 poor sleep
1/5 RHR 62 ❤️ again poor sleep.
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RND 246, my RND 2:
SW: 147.6
Goal this round: stick to the plan, weigh a little less at the end.
66 YO, 5'2"; UGW: 125
RND 246, my RND 2:
SW: 147.6
Goal this round: stick to the plan, weigh a little less at the end.
12/28: 147.6 (estimated- will weigh tomorrow AM. Added 1 lb from last challenge)
12/29: 146.6 actual! I managed to hold steady through Christmas! And I got on the scale! And that after going to a friend's home for dinner last night, which is difficult to break down. Small step forward, all downward from here...
12/30: 145.2- stomach issue, I was on BRAT yesterday, this probably won't stick...
12/31: 145.2 held steady even with family party. Body Pump this AM.
1/1: 146.2- no surprise, with my daughter and her family to play games for NYE; lots of snack foods for "dinner". I'm here and I weighed! I took "before" photos, which I'll do once a month.
1/2: 145.4- Pretty sure yesterday's "bump" was the amazingly high sodium from NYE. Today was great, gym, good food, water, tea after dinner. I'm very aware how often I sit down to relax in the evening and my first impulse is to "graze". I think that's my biggest hurdle- this habit needs to change because at some point I'll skip the carrots and grab the chips. I need to disconnect reward/relax time from munching!
1/3: 144.2- Very happy with this as it means the "bloat" from eating salt/fat/sugar after dinner is going away. Usually I eat very light meals and my calorie gain is from after dinner snacking, so making sure my meals are healthy is just as important as stopping mindless snacking. I don't want to lose with habits I can't maintain- that's what keeps me in this gain/lose cycle.
1/4: 144.2- Still here, still working at it, still lower than I started, still eating well. 8 good days, 10 is doable.
1/5: 143.2- This is good news, the onset boost is a great motivator. No Snoopy dance yet, I'm still way above my Oct weight of 136, but it's a good start. Most important- Day 9 of 10 and I'm sticking to the goals!10 -
SW RND 246 237.4
12/28 237.4 Well folks, I never left MFP, but I certainly haven't been taking things seriously in 2023, and I have a lot of regain to show for it. I did my best when I was way more active here, so it's time to start. Missed you all!
12/29 237 At my dad's house with my travel scale but no food scale. It's been a long while since I've consistently tracked my food so I'm going to need to get back into the habit when I get home. Nice to see a move in the right direction today.
12/30 237 A miracle I stayed the same as we saw Wonka last night and I ate a giant popcorn. We did take the dog for a walk and my meals weren't terrible. Today we have a big family celebration at the Legion.
12/31 236 Our visit with my Dad was great. We are on the road home today.. the ride is about 11 hours so my steps will be minimal. Road food as we didn't have anything to pack. Would be different if I was back in my good habits. Something to think of for future trips.
1/1 237.4 Yesterday was road trip snacks, fast food, appetizers, and some alcohol to ring in the New Year. A ton of excess has me back where I started this round which is to be expected. I'm back home and getting back in my routine so I expect things to head in a positive direction now. Happy New Year all!
1/2 236.4 Back to work today after a long stretch off. Yesterday was a good day on track with all aspects of my goals. Have a good plan to keep that up today.
1/3 235.8 Back to my pre-Christmas weight, so that feels like a good milestone. I checked all my boxes yesterday and it shows on the scale. Today I donate blood so exercise will only be a walk as they don't want you doing anything strenuous afterwards.
1/4 234.4 Feeling ravenous with hunger today! Staying the course...
1/5 233.8 Had a good ride on the Peloton last night. Tonight I curl with my husband. There is beer and trivia afterwards so I'll have to make smart choices.
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