100 day challenge #18 Monday January 1st – Tuesday April 9th 2024
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65 years old. 5' 8". Started back in March 2023 at 85.5 kg, down from my all time highest of 100 kg (220 lb) Since participating in the last two 100 Day Challenges I'm down to 70 kg (154 lb). My aim this time is to drop another 5 kg and reach my ultimate goal weight of 65 kg (143 lb) - and keep it off for the next two years at least - hopefully forever!
Day 01-01/01-- 70 kg. Waist 30.5 ". Hips 40 "
Day 02-01/02-- 70.2 kg. This is like investing for retirement in the stock market. The advisor told me 30 years ago "Think long term. Don't chase high returns for quick gains - aim for slow and steady returns. Don't worry about daily fluctuations - as long as you stick with it the overall trend will be upward." Happy now I took his advice.
Found a jar of Kalamata olives in the pantry. Delicious! but I'm trying to limit myself to 4 daily. And yes! - I already got rid of the cheese and crackers I'd normally have with them.
Day 03-01/03-- 69.9 kg.
Day 04-01/04-- 69.6 kg. who would've thunk there could be marshmallows in the pantry and I am only eating two per day?! Sloooowly breaking the impulse to Eat All The Goodies Quick while they're around because Lord knows when there'll be any more - food insecurity issues from childhood.
Day 05-01/05-- 69.5 kg. Yay! Hit my 1st week goal already - just have to maintain for another two days rather than going off the rails and overcelebrating with treats to reward myself for losing the weight.....
Day 06-01/06-- 69.8 kg. I started knitting a lace scarf last month. It is very fine yarn on tiny needles, and I can only work on it in daylight. For the last 4 weeks I have been knitting 8 rows a day, and now my scarf is 22 inches long! I was feeling very proud of my progress and thinking it was a good lesson in perseverance with the weight loss plan as well. Well! so today I went to pick it up and somehow - pulled out the needle! Oh, ye knitters of the world, weep with me.....
Day 07-01/07-- 69 kg!!! Ummm.... this maybe TMI, but has anyone ever weighed themselves, then needed to go, then felt a strong desire to weigh themselves again - to see how much they dumped? ....not to boast - but, 0.5 kg? like, over a pound? Wow.
Week 1 Goal: 69.5 kg.
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Halfway Progress Report: …..Pounds Lost so Far:
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Day 100-04/09…..(Final Weigh- In)-9 -
Beth, 46 years old, 5’6”
Starting weight: 243.0
Challenge goal: -30 lbs = 213.0
Day 6: Felt like my shirt was a smidge more comfortable today so that’s a nice side effect of getting some bloat off. Also ate my lunch and dinner extremely close together and for today, it just felt right/worked well for me.
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First week done! Great to see everyone's updates. I've really enjoyed feeling more present and in control of my food and exercise this week. I did quite a bit of batch cooking and now have lots of meals ready in the freezer which will be handy. Looking forward to week 2! 😊
F43, 5'6
Day 01-01/01: 166
Day 02-01/02: 166
Day 03-01/03: 165.4
Day 04-01/04: 166.2
Day 05-01/05: 164.6
Day 06-01/06: 164.2
Day 07-01/07: 164.4
Week 1 Goal: 164
Week 1 actual weight: 164.610 -
Day 01-01/01: Couldn't weigh as I was at my dad's house with no scale. I was about 200 before Christmas and I did noooot eat well.
Day 02-01/02: 207 - Yikes. But I do think a fair amount of this is water weight. Had leftover Chinese food yesterday, notoriously salty! My period is also 3 weeks late which means I'll have two periods in one soon, urgh. (And no, definitely not pregnant!)
Day 03-01/03: 206.4 - Not a bad start
Day 04-01/04: 206.4 - Well, there's still time...
Day 05-01/05: 206 - Doing better, feeling more in control. But now it's the weekend...
Day 06-01/06: 205.8 - Close! But the weekend is where I struggle. During the week it's easier as I'm at work, the weekend is just me in my flat. But I'm going to do my best to log and stay under.
Day 07-01/07: 205.4 - I'm gonna round down and say it counts lol
Week 1 Goal: 205
Week 1 actual weight: 20511 -
Day 01-01/01--82kg
Day 02-01/02--81kg
Day 03-01/03--80.8kg
Day 04-01/04--80.5kg
Day 05-01/05--80.0 Kg
Day 06-01/06--80.3 kg
Day 07-01/07--80.3 kg totm?
Week 1 Goal:79kg
Week 1 actual weight 80.3kg This weeks loss -1.7kg7 -
Hi all, happy new year! I’m 34 years old and 164 cm (5’4.5”). I’ve insulin resistance and PCOS. I’ve been gaining weight since I was 17, and I’ve gained 50 kg (110 lbs) through all years and couldn’t control it. Now I’m at my highest 105.4 kg (232 lbs). Hopefully it works this time! My goal for this challenge is losing 5-10 kg (11-22 lbs). My ultimate goal is losing 30 kg (66 lbs).
Day 01-01/01-- 105.4 kg
Day 02-01/02-- 105.4 kg
Day 03-01/03-- 104.6 kg
Day 04-01/04-- 104.3 kg
Day 05-01/05-- 104 kg
Day 06-01/06-- 103.9 kg
Day 07-01/07-- 103.9 kg
Week 1 Goal: 104 kg
Week 1 actual weight: 103.9 kg8 -
Sorry I’m posting this late for yesterday:
Day 6
Day 01: 01/01- 250 lbs.
Day 02: 01/02- 249.2 lbs.
Day 03: 01/03- 248 lbs. (switched to morning weigh-ins)
Day 04: 01/04- 248 lbs.
Day 05: 01/05-Away from home
Day 06: 01/06- 247 lbs.
Day 07: 01/07-
Week 1 Goal: 246 (-4#)
Week 1 actual weight:
I was away from home on the 5th so I didn’t get a chance to weigh myself. Otherwise, I’m just trying to walk more and eat more berries and veggies when I can. Also not drinking enough water is a problem for me, so I’m making use of my new Stanley to try to keep myself hydrated. Hope everyone else is doing well!
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Jude, 66 YO 5'-2"
Challenge SW: 146.2
Challenge GW: 130-132
Day 01-01/01–146.2
Day 02-01/02-- 145.5
Day 03-01/03-- 144.2
Day 04-01/04-- 144.2
Day 05-01/05-- 143.2
Day 06-01/06-- 143.4
Day 07-01/07-- 142.6
Week 1 Goal: 145.2
Week 1 actual weight: 142.6
Actual loss: 3.6 lbs
More important than this week's "boost" to my motivation, I've been logging in, weighing myself daily and eating good food. Brushes with health issues that could easily become debilitating are what motivate me to do this now, and do it right. I'm not worried about the bikini next summer- no need to scare the grandchildren. But I am concerned about carrying boxes from the basement and groceries from the car.
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@dawnbgethealthy - you were asking what the plan is that's working for me - there's a few factors that I think are combining to make the magic sauce for me, and I'll say right off the bat they're not for everyone (so please no one start yelling at me!) but the combo plate has been life-changing for me so I'll share the whole sauce in case it helps someone else. I don't have any underlying health issues (besides my arthritis/plantar fasciitis) so obviously if you do that's something to consider for yourself.
I wrote more than I intended for this post so will just give the components here & then for anyone who wants to read more there's the "spoiler" you can check out.
1. Fast 800 plan, https://thefast800.com/the-very-fast-800/
2. Low-carb / Mediterranean diet
3. Intermittent fasting in a 7 hour window
4. Moderate exercise 6 days a week
5. Getting at least 8 hours of sleep (aka going to bed early)
6. Limiting alcohol (to almost never) & switching to hemp-derived THC edibles.I started following the Fast 800 plan in June and that was huge! I was skeptical because after being in this "diet" racket all my life it goes against the whole idea that if you go under 1200 calories you'll put your body into "starvation mode" and your metabolism will plummet and any weight you lose will pile back on the moment you eat one too many carrot sticks. I read the book and decided to believe the new research they offer which disputes that idea, and so far they have been right on the money at least as far as I am concerned. I don't do keto which is one of their recommendations, but I do go for low-carb most of the time.
Doing intermittent fasting helps a lot when you only have 800 calories to work with, and I think that has done a lot to reduce my appetite and my sugar cravings. So I usually have a light lunch at 2pm (300 cals or under) and then save the rest of my calories for dinner & a 100 calorie Yasso greek yogurt bar for dessert. I usually am done eating by 9pm. They say not to do the 800 calorie plan for more than 12 weeks - which I haven't - but that you can hop back on the 800 calorie version after a vacation etc. to lose that weight quickly, and that has worked well for me. Right now I am strict M-F and loosen the reins on the weekend to around 1500 calories or so. I have not experienced the "starvation mode" that I feared, in fact for me I feel like my metabolism has been kick-started. I drink a LOT of black coffee, herbal tea and water with lemon before 2pm!
I followed Pahla B for a while, and her advice about exercise especially for women over 50 has been something that's really helped me with my arthritis etc. - which is don't go crazy with exercise when your focus is weight loss. I do some kind of low/non-impact exercise 6 days a week, mostly knee-friendly youtube videos or pool workouts, 30 minutes or under, enough to get my heart going and get a little "glow" on but nothing where I am panting for breath (or will be too sore to move the next day), then a little yoga stretch. I switch up the specific kind of exercise (cardio/strength) every day because any sort of repetitive exercise will end up injuring me (even walking will every day will cause a plantar fasciitis flare!) For me doing some kind of exercise every day helps keep my head screwed on straight, and even when I have "no time" I generally can talk myself into a short 15 minute video. It also helps to combat the "all or nothing" mindset which has been super detrimental to me all my life!
I have also found that her advice about getting enough sleep and managing stress are helpful, since both also impact weight loss. I generally go to bed by 10pm - in large part to "hide from the kitchen" and stop eating!! So even if we still watch tv or whatever I brush my teeth and move to the bed so I won't keep snacking. The exercise/yoga helps with stress. (I tried to journal for a while but it never really stuck!)
And last but not least, I've (mostly) stopped having alcohol in the house. I have found that some unflavored hemp-derived THC powder in an alcohol-free glass of wine helps scratch that itch, and I don't go overboard with it the way I do with alcohol. It's also not as strong as smoking actual weed, so I'm not walking around in any kind of a haze, just looking for a little relaxed glow (which also helps with stress and sleep). I do have wine if we go out to dinner, and I did have alcohol in the house over the holidays - which is a big reason I turned into a slug and stopped caring about what I put in my mouth. If there is a big bottle of wine in the house I am NOT able to moderate, I envy people that can!!
Once again I am not trying to advocate that this plan will work or be healthy for anyone else, it's just the combo plate of what is working for me and feels sustainable...I think finding something you can make work as a lifestyle as opposed to a temporary "diet" is the most important thing, WHATEVER that is!!! So that is more than you probably ever wanted to know about what's working for me, but there you have it.8 -
Week one goal almost met. Close enough for me! Feel better that I have at least been more mindful this week and have weighed in pretty consistently.
Day 01-01/01—248Day 02-01/02-- no weightWeek 1 Goal: 246
Day 03-01/03-- 247
Day 04-01/04—246.5
Day 05-01/05—245.6
Day 06-01/06—246.5
Day 07-01/07—246.5
Week 1 actual weight: 246.5
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Halfway Progress Report: …..Pounds Lost so Far:
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Day 100-04/09…..(Final Weigh- In)-8 -
deepwoodslady wrote: »Nice to see new peoples joining us.
Donna, I've also slipped into a lack of enthusiasm / motivation. But recall a WW article where you think of your motivation level as the face of a clock. 12 is highest, 3 is slipping a bit, 6 is not really tracking, exercise is slipping, etc. 9 is just drifting away and this continues thru 10 and 11. However by 11 we realized we're headed for a shipwreck and get our act back together. So 11 is closest to 12, which means when we're at our lowest, we're also closest to getting right back on track.
Post Christmas I've slipped down to "5, 6 or 7"; weight is bouncing around 174 instead of 171-172. Do not want to get any higher so need to push back up to 3, then 2 and 1. This round of challenge WILL BE the beginning of my success story!
Dawn, how unsettling to have a midnight 'visitor'. Wonder if talking to RCMP would be of any value; they might have an idea of who it was. At times I wish we had a dog but I'm not into picking up poop.
Dawn, thought a bit about your predicument, and what about a motion sensor at your front porch, set high enough so cats etc wouldn't set it off; then what we did when we moved into a sketchy area, we put a copy of an alarm company's emblem inside our front and back windows ( neighbour had a ready supply )
found this on amazon .. " https://www.amazon.ca/Wireless-Motion-Sensor-LED-Light/dp/B0BX4349GJ/ref=sr_1_5?crid=31I8BQFBY8N7M&keywords=motion+detector+alarm&qid=1704573871&sprefix=motion+detector,aps,418&sr=8-5&th=1 "
Friends are due back soon so need to buzz around and get dishes done etc.
We got this!!!
@Lynn_W @dawnbgethealthy I have also ordered the alarm company stickers from Amazon. I used them at my last house. I have no idea why I didn't think of them again when I moved but I'm going to be ordering them again! I hope you will also do that Dawn. They will think you are being monitored 24/7, including when you are not at home (and you are gone a LOT). Thanks for the idea Lynn!
Thank ladies. I have cameras already with motion sensors, which went off, and a microphone on the app which I yelled into that is very loud and scared him off.
Lots of homeless people in this town. I don't really begrudge people from looking for a place to set up camp, but not on my porch. There are lots of jobs around here. If they would get a job they would understand how hard people work in order to have a place to stay? I know that my working pays the taxes that support all of the services that they receive. If they don't want to go to the shelters I can't help that. I pay for those shelters indirectly.5 -
@BethMK153
Wow, you have already lost 5 pounds. Good going!!
I like that you are listening to your body and if eating lunch and dinner close together felt right then fantastic : - )5 -
57, 5'9 ~ Challenging myself to lose 20-25 pounds, 5 inches and 4% body fat in 100 days. Let's go!
First stop: Onederland
Day 01-01/01-- 212.5 (waist 36, Hips 48 - BMI 31.5, BF 40.6%)
Day 02-01/02-- 211.7 (struggled to get minimum steps, but worked out 3x and ate well)
Day 03-01/03-- 210.1 (slowly getting back to pre NYE weekend weight of 208)
Day 04-01/04-- 210.5 (okay with that -- focusing on strength and flexibility rest of the week)
Day 05-01/05-- 211.4 (10+ sleep, 22 hours IF, 14,199 steps, 8 video workouts and 571 cals burned)
Day 06-01/06-- 211.0 (where's my woosh action?)
Day 07-01/07-- 210.5 (waist, 35.5, Hips 47, BMI 31.2, BF 40.1%) ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
Week 1 SW: 212.5 | EW: 210.5 (lost 2lbs, 0.5% body fat)
JANUARY Goal: Lose 8lbs and 1.5% body fat7 -
@tinathescreamer YESSS!!!!! I don't always record the difference (if there is one), but I always check LOL3
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@jennysweet58
That was an interesting read, thanks for posting that.
Let us know if you try that.
Carbs also = vegetables and fruits.
No yelling here, well maybe just a little of my own thoughts:
It is probably okay in a medically monitored institution if obesity becomes dangerous to the organs
MFP has a good article:
https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/4-signs-youre-eating-little-trying-lose-weight/
And this one is interesting:
https://www.everydayhealth.com/weight/fewer-calories-stalls-metabolism.aspx
I am beginning to think that I am not eating enough, tough some days with 2 jobs and a great deal of activity to get enough food into me.
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100 Days of Weighing In ^^^^^ January 1st thru April 9th, 2024
My Name is Donna, Age 63. I am 5’5” tall & I live in Northern Michigan USA
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
Previous Rounds Tally & Thoughts:This shows the ending weights of each round:
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
Round #17---183.8
Thoughts:
While other challenges may show bigger losses (or gains), it really depends on what date you are looking at with me because I do go up & down quite a lot, especially with my frequent required day trips. However, from Jan 1st through Dec 31st, I lost 16.0 pounds in the full year of 2023. That is what I have lost and KEPT OFF. While I am very proud of that, I know that the road ahead is long and will be a difficult one since I still have so far to go and so many health related obstacles in my way. Each 100 day round I am extremely grateful for any progress I can make, no matter how big or small. I am also grateful for all the support from all of you that I get on a daily basis. Working on my health has become my #1 priority. My main goals are to maintain my remission by staying cancer free and to keep my diabetes in control. Losing weight is key to both goals.
“We will encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” ~Maya Angelou
Starting Weight from End of Last Challenge: : 183.8
Goal This Round: 171.8
Challenge Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx
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 01-01/01-181.6-(Trend weight 180.3)
Day 02-01/02-181.4-(Trend weight 180.4)
Day 03-01/03-181.4-(Trend weight 180.5)
Day 04-01/04-182.0-(Trend weight 180.7)
Day 05-01/05-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)
Day 06-01/06-183.0-(Trend weight 181.2) I have not been doing well since Christmas. I have let the festivities get the best of me. I have abused the leftovers. I have done way more sitting than moving. It’s time to get my butt in gear. I usually get “on a roll” and do well. I go in streaks and right now I’m on a bad one. It’s time to get back on the good side of the tracks. I know I can do this if I try harder. Sometimes I just get burned out. Today I take my grandsons out for haircuts and then to lunch. I think I will just watch them eat and not order anything. I can eat at home later. I can’t afford (physically) to have a bad day today.
Day 07-01/07-183.0-(Trend weight 181.3) Pizza yesterday that didn’t help my cause but I managed to keep it under my allotted calorie and carb limits. I did get off my lazy you-know-what and get some exercise in. Today I will work to improve my diet choices. The holidays are over and it’s time to get into the swing of things again.
WEEK 1 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.8 lbs Lost
Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0.8 lbs Lost
Strength Training Mini Challenge Round 10:
I will continue to work on batwing arms and flabby thighs. I will also try to engage in some “floor” exercising to tighten stomach area. I will try to add in some “regular” exercise like walking or dancing, or the exercise bike AT LEAST 5 days a week. This is not my dream, it is my pledge.
]Day 01 - Jan 01 – 5 min with resistance rope, 35 minutes on exercise bike including HIIT, 15 min brisk walking at 4mph with video, 15 min of floor exercises, Iso knee therapy x 3.
Day 02 - Jan 02 –6 min with 5 lb weights, 34 min on exercise bike, 30 min of brisk walking at 4 mph with video, 15 min of floor exercises.
Day 03 - Jan 03 –5 min with 5 lb weights, 21 min on exercise bike, 120 min of slow walking the is not typical in my normal day, 5 min of floor exercises, Iso knee therapy x 2.
Day 04 - Jan 04 –7 min with resistance rope, 120 min of slow walking that is not typical in my normal day, 15 min of floor exercises. Iso knee therapy x 1.
Day 05 - Jan 05 –A big fat lazy zero of nothing. No excuses, I had the time.
Day 06 - Jan 06 – 6 min with resistance rope, 32 min on exercise bike including HIIT, 15 min of brisk walking at 4 mph with video, 15 min of floor exercises, ISO knee therapy x 3.
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Future weeks to comeWeight 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.
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Hi
I am Dawn
5'2" (used to be 5'3"), 63 years old
Brand new year! Of course going to try to take off some greasy pounds.
Day 01-01/01 - 145.6 - I had a drop from my end weight of the previous 100, perhaps just getting over the stress and pain from my most recent ankle injections? Who knows. I see people posting their start measurements, so I think that I should do that too at the bottom
Day 02-01/02 - 145.0 - I almost ate 2 dinners last night after working 2 jobs back to back and being so hungry. So glad that I didn't. My norm is to have 1/2 of a tuna sandwich in between the 2, and I was so late getting off of the one that I only managed 1/4 of the sandwich. I had prepped 3 dinners (really just took them out of the freezer, I did massive cooking and portioning back in November) for my days of 2 jobs each day so that they would be ready to pop into the microwave. I am on track to work 136 days straight with zero days off, so really need to make sure that my nutrition is on point. Working on swapping some shifts so that I can get a weekend off this month : - )
Day 03-01/03 - 144.4 - Had a horrendous night, somebody on my porch at 1am, luckily I have my phone plugged in next to my bed (alarm clock) so opened my camera app, turned on the microphone and yelled "get off of my porch" and the guy ran off. After a few minutes I went upstairs (I sleep in the basement basically underneath the porch) and there was some sort of comforter, 2 pairs of pants, a glove. I threw those off of there and hastily put up yet more signs like "you are on camera" and attached them to chairs that blocked entrance to the top of the stairs to the porch. Needless to say, I got very little sleep, I was so disturbed. That porch is my happy place. Luckily I have only one job today instead of 2! Going to be tired.
Day 04-01/04 -145.4 - Somehow gained a pound yesterday?! Ended up working the second job last night after all. I tried to refuse it, but they said that they really needed me and that it would be an overtime shift since at that job we are required to get 2 days off in a row, maybe a union thing. Still, I am working 7 days per week between the 2 jobs. I am resolute to not accept a shift at the second job for tonight, too tired. I have been swapping some shifts so am planning to take a weekend away 16 days from now. Bonspiel on the Lake/Snowflake festival in Invermere BC. I have booked a motel already
Day 05-01/05 - 145.8 - I thought that today was our end of week weigh in, kind of glad that it isn't. 2 jobs today, but only 1 job Saturday and Sunday, so hoping that I can bust through some stress, get some rest, and let my body get rid of some weight : - )
Day 06-01/06 - 145.0 - prepping food for the next few dinners (or week), back to Thanksgiving/Christmas dinner, easy to just cook extra veggies every couple of days to add to it. Off to work shortly. Just one job today.
Day 07-01/07 - 145.6 - I am feeling like these mid 140s are my new set point. I was just over 1100 calories yesterday. The most that I have lost in 100 was 7 pounds. I have gained in the last 5 of the 100, but when I was losing it was closer to 1-2 pounds per 100. Yeah, for sure quicker to gain than lose. I am going public ice skating this morning for the first time this season. With 2 of our 3 arenas closed the remaining one is putting on a public skate. Despite my very sore knees, I know that it is going to give me some stress-busting fun and mental and emotional boosts.
Week 1 Goal: 143.2 (beginning of last 100)
Week 1 actual weight: 145.6 - Start weight of the week 145.6
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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 - 11.25 - Glad to see this number even though I have gained quite a bit of weight recently.
Round 9: Dec 11 - Dec 31 - 11.0 - Happy to see this even after gaining weight in the last challenge. I do feel like my arms are firming up, and the leg draining feels so right.
Round 10: Jan 01-21
Going to keep this up. 4-5 minutes is easy to fit into a schedule. Positive new habit.
Day 01 - Jan 01 – 7:13 of the 3 - Very sore shoulder from work, might skip Tuesday night, we'll see.
Day 02 - Jan 02 – 7:20 of the 3
Day 03 - Jan 03 – 9:08 of the 3
Day 04 - Jan 04 – Missed
Day 05 - Jan 05 – Missed
Day 06 - Jan 06 – Missed - sore shoulder again/still
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Start weight of this 100: 145.6
Measurements: Waist - 33", Hips 37"6 -
Donna, wow, never thought of looking on Amazon. Thx. 3
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Day 01-01/01—201.00
Day 02-01/02--sick
Day 03-01/03--sick
Day 04-01/04--sick
Day 05-01/05—196.5
Day 06-01/06—195.5
Day 07-01/07—196.0
Week 1 Goal: 198
Week 1 actual weight:196.0, but I still expect this to climb up next week because I am not eating much yet.
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dawnbgethealthy wrote: »@jennysweet58
That was an interesting read, thanks for posting that.
Let us know if you try that.
Carbs also = vegetables and fruits.
No yelling here, well maybe just a little of my own thoughts:
It is probably okay in a medically monitored institution if obesity becomes dangerous to the organs
MFP has a good article:
https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/4-signs-youre-eating-little-trying-lose-weight/
And this one is interesting:
https://www.everydayhealth.com/weight/fewer-calories-stalls-metabolism.aspx
I am beginning to think that I am not eating enough, tough some days with 2 jobs and a great deal of activity to get enough food into me.
Hey, thanks for your thoughts! Sorry I think that link is misleading - that's sort of the overall concept but I don't do their meal plans, I only bought "The Fast 800" book and decided to try the concept without doing keto. I do eat almost entirely whole foods, I don't do shakes - and yes when I say "low carb" I do mean very little bread/pasta/potatoes etc. (when I want them I have them, I'm just more careful about portions) but it's more Mediterranean based - a lot of veggies, very little red meat, and healthy fats. I understand your misgivings about the 800 calories - I was worried too - but given I only did that every day in the beginning, it is actually closer to "calorie cycling" which I have also found works for me. There's warring research on this but so far it has had the opposite effect on my metabolism as I don't gain when I eat "normally" on the weekend and if I overeat I'm able to take it off very quickly. Everyone's brains & bodies are different and this combo plate is working for mine so far! 2
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