Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 247
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F 62 5’8” Abigail.
Returning Member
RGW: 146.5. UGW: 132
Round Goals: Start back and stuck with it, 6,000 steps/day
1/07 150.0 👟 5,200
1/08 DNW The day I finally broke up with the Holiday treats and candy. 🙌
1/09 149.1 👟 1,700
1/10 148.9 👟 1,200
1/11 149.2 👟 2,100
1/12 148.8 👟 500
1/13 147.4 👟 6,650 🍴👍 8 under
1/14 148.2 👟 8,800 🍴👍 32 under
1/15 147.6
1/16
This is my busiest work season, and I also need to use my free time to prep for a professional exam at the end of February. But today I have scheduled 3 mini-walks during the work day. My dog is absolutely delighted with all the extra walks.9 -
I'm Julie, 35 year old SAHM to two year old twins.
SW RND 247: 137.2
1/7: 134.1. Not sure why I had the random spike yesterday, but I'm glad it came back down. I did a 6 mile run and eating was good. I had another sleepless night last night, thanks to one of my boys, so today is going to be another rough day, I'm sure. I'm going to still try to run tonight, but I know I'm going to be exhausted, making it really easy to talk myself out of it.
1/8: 134.0. I would LOVE to be in 133 zone, but I guess not today. I was tired but forced myself to go to the gym and run 4 miles. I also went for a walk, even though it was a bit cold, 50°F, but I'm near the Phoenix area so not used to the cold lol.. I was worried my boys were getting too cold, so kept it short. I'm proud of myself for getting some exercise even though it was really tempting to skip it yesterday.
1/9: 134.0. Well at least it's not up. Food was good, went for a walk and a run. Little short on sleep last night- not sure why my boys are sleeping so bad lately. But that's okay, I'm still planning on exercising today.
1/10: 132.5! I'm so happy. I spent most of yesterday morning going pee, and woke up this morning to a woosh! I've been very carefully counting calories, which I tend to get lazy on, and this is the result! Ran 4 miles last night. I really hope this number sticks around (or continues to drop).
1/11: 132.8. Close enough, I'm happy with it essentially staying the same as yesterday. I upped my run and did 5 miles, which felt pretty good. Continuing to weight food and count calories.
1/12: 134.4. I was hungry yesterday so I ate a bit extra. Ran 3 miles.
1/13: 139.0. I just have to laugh at the big swings. I had a couple of beers last night with some friends and ended the night with McDonalds. I started this morning with a 6 mile run. And today's my husband's birthday so we'll probably go out for dinner. I'll try to make good choices and hopefully this weight will come off quickly.
1/14: 139.6. meh. Honestly, this is quite embarrassing. I can see a few pounds because of the last couple of days eating, but 7lbs in a couple of days? I know it's not all fat gain and it'll come off, but still feel a bit discouraged.
1/15: 133.8. I'm happy it's coming off so quickly. I was expecting it to take a few days. Yesterday was a good day, did a 6 mile run and food was good.
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Female 5’1” Age 73 years
Started Keto WOE 7/17/17 (mid-Rnd 10)
*Travel - no scale part of the time
HWE 197.0 (2/2008)
Weight on 1/17/17 174.5
OGW 137 (set by WW 2008, WW goal 1985 was 126) UGW was 125 (HS weight 1968)
👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE👍👍Rnd 7 167.0 to Rnd 17 155.5
To Rnd 27 146*
To Rnd 37 139.0
To Rnd 47 133.5*
To Rnd 57 131.5
To Rnd 67 128.0
To Rnd 77 125.0
To Rnd 87 121.0*
To Rnd 97 121.0
To Rnd 107 122.0
To Rnd 117 116.0
To Rnd 127 117.0j
To Rnd 137 117.0
To Rnd 147 116.0 🙌
To Rnd 157 115.5
To Rnd 167 119.4
To Rnd 177 118.3
To Rnd 187 120.0 AW 119.6
To Rnd 197 121.5 AW 119.15
To Rnd 207 123.5 AW 125.0
To Rnd 217 126.5 AW 127.15
To Rnd 227 127.5 AW 128.65
To RND 237 128.0 AW 128.7
SW RND 238 128.5 AW 128.4
SW RND 239 129.5 AW 128.5
SW RND 240 130.5 AW 128.7
SW RND 241 128.0. AW 129.61
SW RND 242 130.5 AW 130.8
SW RND 243 131.5 AW 132.2
SW RND 245 133.0 AW 134.5
SW RND 246 134.5 AW 134.2We ALL have good rounds and bad but that is part of life. Don’t stay away, stay accountable. We don’t judge, we support.-Jpv,2/13/19
What we need to succeed is a sustainable way of eating, not a DIET we go on and off.
This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.
We are unstoppable not because we do not have failures but because we continue on despite them. - paraphrase of original quote by Beau Taplin
Up and down - just riding the waves of life. 🌊 🏄♀️ (My new mantra-3/19/22)
"Do or do not. There is no try." -Yoda
SW RND 247 135.5
1/7 134.5
1/8 134.5
1/9 134.5 Dentist today for teeth cleaning then lunch at Jimmy John’s with DH (a rare occurrence since he’s been on the BOD for our HOA) [OMG! I hate acronyms! LOL]
1/10 134.5 3 days of Total Carbs under 20. I was over on Fat due to heavy cream in my ⭐️bucks Flat White
1/11 133.5 Mammo and Dexa today
1/12 133.5 Got the mammo but not the Dexa. I wish they had told me before to not take vitamins and calcium in the morning. They have never said that in the past. This they DIDN’T tell me to clean off deodorant but I hadn’t put any on in preparation. I’m so angry about that and the contortions the mammo tech tried to get me to do. She clearly didn’t understand that the rods in my back don’t bend and arthritis in my neck means I don’t have full ROM in my neck.
1/13 134.0 🤷♀️ My GKI is down to 3.8 ❤️
1/14 134.0 I’m very distracted these days by goings on in our neighborhood. No TMI x 2 Great Greek today - steak and salad GKI remains good although up a little, probably due to a Truly I drank last night.
1/15 134.09 -
deepwoodslady wrote: »quiltingjaine wrote: »@_JeffreyD_ Have you left us? I don’t recall seeing one of your witty posts for lots of days.
@quiltingjaine Merph has been on my MFP feed but not on this challenge lately either.
I miss him
, his posts made me laugh 
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I'm in for another round - will not be able to weigh for the first 8 days as we will be abroad on holiday, but I'll check in everyday.
65 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 247 (my 177th). Thank you @quiltingjaine for the new round, as always, so grateful.
Goals for this round to, to stay strong through holiday, log food each day as best I can and try to not gain any weight.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
End of round 246 - 143.8
Day, Weight, Comment
Day, Weight, Comment
SW RND 247
1/7. DNW - 8.15 miles walked yesterday, a combination of around the airport before the flight and then around the resort after we arrived. I tried to keep sensible, and have tried to over estimate rather than under the meals prepared but by me, so reckon I was 500 calories over yesterday.
1/8 DNW - 10 .35 miles walked yesterday, wore different sandals and ended up with blisters on heels after 8 miles, luckily always carry plasters!! All but 89 calories eaten back.
1/9. DNW - 11.19 miles walked, all but 206 exercise calories eaten back.
1/10 DNW - 16.2 miles walked yesterday, 38,800 steps, 85% exercise calories eaten back.
1/11 DNW - 9.67 miles walked, all but 100 exercise calories eaten back.
1/12 DNW - 11.59 miles walked yesterday, 80% exercise calories eaten back. Saw this quote, it rang a chord with me!
'It's the job that's never started, the one which takes longest to finish '
J.R.R Tolkien
1/13. 11.01 miles walked, all but 41 exercise calories eaten back.
1/14. 11.02 miles walked including hiking up the local extinct volcano, all but 32 exercise calories eaten back. Fly back home later today.
1/15 143.8 – well I have to say I am pleased with this, the same weight as I finished the last round with!! It wasn’t what I expected although my resting heart rate has actually come down a little whilst we have been away which is usually a good indication of my weight. We did plenty of walking but I did indulge in 1 or 2 adult drinks each day whilst away – sangria is my weakness and also a few sweet treats!! Now I am back home and in control of food prep. again I am feeling ready to get back to it and lose some pounds, I need to not self sabotage, only I can do this!! And I want to try to find some exercises to help attack my “back fat” !! Managed almost 7 miles walking yesterday before we had to leave for the airport, 60% exercise calories eaten back.
1/16
👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!!!
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quiltingjaine wrote: »
@quiltingjaine I use the Ketonix breath ketone analyzer. From Ketonix (translated into English):
“Breath Ketones are proportional to the ketones produced by the liver. The more breath ketones you have, the more fat is metabolized into ketone energy.
Blood Ketones are formed by the cells when other fuel becomes available. They can then be used when the other fuel becomes low. Blood ketones is only of interest to people that have type 1 Diabetes, as their cells can not convert the blood ketones into energy again when blood sugar is high. The blood ketones accumulate and the blood becomes acidic.
People with a normal production of insulin does not have this issue. Blood ketone levels will at first be high due to lack of adaptation to create and use them. By time blood ketone levels become low when the cells adapted.
Regardless the level of adaptation, breath ketones indicate the breakdown of fat into ketone energy.”
I can’t speak to blood ketone measurement. I can say that breath analysis has been consistent for me as a measuring tool.
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SW RND 245 135.2. EW 135.0
SW RND 246 135.0. EW 132.4
SW RND 247 132.4. EW
SW RND 247
1/7: 132.0. BF 30.9%
1/8: 133.8. Non keto day with wine yesterday 🥴
1/9: 134.4. 2 day bounce 🙄
1/10: 134.4
1/11: 134.0
1/12: 134.8. Baby shower yesterday. Still in lower nutritional ketosis this morning, just ate later with more carbs.
1/13: 133.2. Yesterday coworkers celebrated my birthday with strawberry cake. Still in lower nutritional ketosis this morning.
1/14: 134.0
1/15: 133.8
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Round 246
SW: 212.5 | EW 01/06: 211.0 (1.5 pound loss)
Round 247 Goals: Stretch 10 minutes and get a minimum 9-12K steps everyday, 50-100 squats, 50-100 pushups daily, HIIT and STRENGTH 2-4x each this round, start a 7 DAY CHALLENGE, and switch to IF alternate 16:8 /18:6 eating more calories for metabolism boost.
01/07 210.5 (motivation not to F-it up, lol)
01/08 209.4 (the mind is psyched, but the body unwilling -- still need to press play)
01/09 208.3 (know it can't last, but THRILLLLED to be losing # per day right now)
01/10 207.8 (didn't meet step goal -- however 6,288 included 30 min morn & eve workouts)
01/11 207.0 (IF 24 hours, today is HIIT and lower body strength; 3rd day yoga challenge)
01/12 207.0 (the scale not moving is reminder not to let the weekend, become a weak end!)
01/13 206.1 (out dancing last night! burned 779 calories and ended the day with 22,694 steps)
01/14 207.2 (
just a few CAARRRRBS, and weight is up and 1/2" back on my waist.)
01/15 207.5 (a little sad yesterday, but emotionally back on track. Still down 5lbs overall.)
01/16
Self Reminder: Patience and fortitude conquer all things. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson11 -
Round 247
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 63 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 204 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
R246 EW= 183.0
R247 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) = -3.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 183.0)
R247 (01/07/23 thru 01/16/24) = -xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)
Day/Weight/Comment
01/06 …..183.0….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
01/07 -183.0- (Trend weight 181.3)
01/08 -179.8- (Trend weight 181.2)
01/09 -DNW- (Trend weight DNW)
01/10 -DNW- (Trend weight DNW)
01/11 -DNW- (Trend weight DNW)
01/12 -DNW- (Trend weight DNW)
01/13 -182.0- (Trend weight 181.0)
01/14 -183.0- (Trend weight 181.2) No TMI x 3 so I had to pull out the orange Metamucil stuff that’s been sitting in my cabinet. Also, I have been weighing in wearing a much longer and heavier nightgown than normal since its extra cold and snowy in northern Michigan. Yes, I do weigh in wearing my jammies as it puts me closer to what my doctor will see when I have appointments. DD and DGS pretty much still snowed in here. Today we are planning a big spiral ham for dinner that she got from work for Christmas. We are going to try our hand at a new recipe for “smash” potatoes. I guess you thickly cut potatoes much wider than steak fries, microwave to soften, smash them down with a fork individually then air fry. Potatoes are a bit of a luxury for me so I will enjoy dinner but it sounds like a lot of sodium! I’ll try to push water today but it’s always a challenge as I prefer my coffee until evening. Funny thing about my new scale…. The weight is higher and the fat % higher, but the visceral fat is lower and so at least I have something to celebrate!
01/15 -183.4- (Trend weight 181.3) I feel like the number should be higher after that salty and starchy ham dinner yesterday complete with potatoes, gravy, dinner rolls and more. I didn't exercise yesterday either to help me burn any of it off. But I need a rest day every now and then. Hopefully the scale won’t creep up even higher tomorrow on the final weigh-in.
01/16 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s
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SW 152.0
GW 135
RND 247
1/7 153.2 📝🧘♀️
1/8 152.4 📝🧘♀️
1/9 153.1 📝🧘♀️
1/10 152.3 📝🧘♀️ have been very clean with my eating.
1/11 153.0 📝🧘♀️
1/12 152.2 📝🧘♀️
1/13 151.0 📝🧘♀️
1/14 152.2 📝🧘♀️
1/15 152.6 📝🧘♀️
1/16L8 -
HSW: 211.6 lbs (Aug 2021)
SW: 191.1 lbs (Oct 2022)
Results from previous challenges ...Round 208: 175.5 lbs (-0.5)
Round 210: 173.7 lbs (-1.8)
Round 211: 173.2 lbs (-0.5)
Round 212: 172.0 lbs (-1.2)
Round 213: 167.6 lbs (-4.4)
Round 214: 167.1 lbs (-0.5)
Round 215: 165.3 lbs (-1.8)
Round 216: 165.1 lbs (-0.2)
Round 217: 163.1 lbs (-2.0)
Round 218: DNW
Round 219: DNW
Round 220: DNW
Round 221: 163.4 lbs (+0.3)
Round 222: DNW
Round 223: DNW
Round 224: 164.0 lbs (+0.6)
Round 225: 162.5 lbs (-1.5)
Round 226: 161.4 lbs (-1.1)
Round 227: 159.0 lbs (-2.4)
Round 228: 157.2 lbs (-1.8)
Round 229: 156.5 lbs (-0.7)
Round 230: 157.6 lbs (+1.1)
Round 231 - 236 : DNW
Round 237: 159.1 lbs (+1.5)
Round 238: 158.5 lbs (-0.6)
Round 239 - 246 : DNW
I need to come back here. I have gained 7 pounds since I stopped in round 239. I think staying accountable is key to helping me lose weight. My main focus is to only have 3 meals per day. I am finding it easier to not obsess over food if I don't have snacks but have bigger meals. I am also practising slowing down my eating which helps my brain register that I have eaten. I am aiming to take at least 20 minutes to finish each meal. I have also given up milky coffee which I think was suppressing my hunger for a short time but led to me being hungry after an hour or so. I only drink black tea now. Kudos to all those familiar faces who consistently show up here. You are all an inspiration!
SW RND 247: 165.5 lbs
01/12 : 165.3 lbs
01/13 : 166.4 lbs TOM and pizza night collided. I calculated out my calories but perhaps the sodium intake and TOM messed with my weight.
01/14 : 166.2 lbs I was hoping the weight would fall off as quickly as I gained but I know that doesn't happen most of the time for me. My changed eating pattern is becoming effortless so I count that as progress. But now I am feeling over full after eating 3 larger meals and eliminating snacks. I might try stopping when I am just beginning to feel full. I will put the remaining food away and, if I feel hungry again, I can eat it later. It might get me used of stopping eating when I feel satisfied rather just eating because I have it in my calorie plan. I am mindful my plan could backfire but I think it is worth a shot because I still need to better recognise my fullness signals.
01/15 : 164.7 lbs
01/16 :
"Don't wish for it. Work for it." - Unknown12 -
RND 247 (my second)
53 y/o female - 5”3’
SW (first round): 155.8
SW (this round): 155.6
1/7- DNW - completely forgot to weigh 😯- got up and got out the door before I realized I never weighed. Probably just as well - attended a late Xmas party and was not great with my food choices - this is going to be a tough week for me. Both my daughter’s and my birthday this week - so lots of going out and celebrating. Winter Warrior Challenge Day #7 - 3 miles - walked today to give my legs a break. 24 days to go
1/8 - DNW - chaotic morning - first day back to school for my kids after two weeks off and the morning did not go as planned. Was all the way to work before I realized I never weighed in (again 🙁) Winter Warrior Challenge Day #8 - 3 miles
1/9- 154.4 - Winter Warrior Challenge Day #9 - the first day it has actually been “winter” since the challenge began - heavy snow, gusting winds, temps 31 degrees F, feels like 20 - “looking forward” to the same tomorrow
1/10- 153.9 happy birthday to me! Excited to see a loss on my bday….going out to dinner to celebrate tonight so hopefully won't give it all back tomorrow. Winter Warrior Challenge Day #10 - 3 miles in the cold and snow + strength training with personal trainer. Need to get more serious about the strength training. I know I need it to build muscle and help weight loss and prevent running injuries…I just do not enjoy it so it is very much a chore to make myself do it. I won't get the results I want if I don't do the work 🥴
1/11 - 154.1 - Winter Warrior Challenge Day #12 - was feeling very worn down so walked 3 miles instead of running. Running in snow the past 2 days really wore me out. Need to prepare to run in the snow for the next few days as well
1/12 - 153.5 - very exciting to see the trend - feel like holding myself accountable EVERY day is helping me stay on track. Consistency and logging are key!!! Winter Warrior Challenge Day #12 - 3 miles - ran on clear pavement awaiting the arrival of Snowstorm Gerri.
1/13 - 154.2. Not surprising. Lacked will power in the face if left over Christmas candy last night. Winter Warrior Challenge Day # 13 - 5 very snowy and cold miles. Longest run I've done since August.
1/14 - 155.2 😢😩🥴 Feeling like I'm back on the hamster wheel. Was so proud of myself yesterday being tempted by the chocolate again but made myself peppermint tea instead - and being rewarded with a 1lb gain 😩. One step forward, two steps back. Winter Warrior Challenge Day #14 - 3 miles. I earned my “Warrior” status today. Unplowed neighborhood streets (we got over a foot of snow), gusting winds, 12 degrees Fahrenheit feels like ‐3 🥶.
1/15 - 156.0 🙁. Looking back at my food diary - I should not be surprised by this. I over ate by 300+ calories 3 days last week, including last night - which was the birthday celebration for my daughter - she wanted to go out to dinner at Japanese Hibachi so there was no way to avoid high-fat, high-salt food. I ate only half the portion I was given - but it was still a lot of food and VERY salty. Winter Warrior Challenge Day #15 - 3 miles - VERY COLD today - wind chill advisory so I covered up and just went for it. (need to find the link to the next challenge - definitely need to keep going)
1/16
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My Journey ~ round 3
Starting wt. 231lb. /Goal wt. 140lb. *** Ending wt. round 2 ✴224 lb.
My name is Karla, I'm 67 years young, married to my best friend, and I’m a soon-to-be-retired RN.
(Day 31) 01/07 ✴224 lb. ~ I stayed under my 1450 calorie goal, minimal exercise, and only 48oz water. It is better than yesterday, not as good as tomorrow.(Day 39) 01/15✴218.6 lb. ~ Today is another day of wind, frozen trees, and frozen roads. Midday it started to thaw putting more ice on the roads as it re-froze midafternoon. I feel for all of you that live with this weather all winter. You are warriors! Healthwise I ate more and heavier food than I normally do. Hmmm, Am I preparing for hibernation? 😂 Not enough vegetables or fruit today though and I’m over on calories by 300 today. One important thing I have learned during this journey is; Alcohol is not a necessity. I am finding other beverages to drink for our afternoon social hour. I come from a family of alcoholism, so I have always been mindful of my intake and limited it. It wouldn’t take me much to go from social drinking to alcoholism. Especially when being bipolar is a trait of our family. Dang, these daily posts are turning into journaling.
(Day 32) 01/08 ✴224 lb. ~ I wish we could get a break in the weather; it’s rain, rain, and wind. My sister in Wyoming had 19 degrees – but it was sunny 😎! I’m not sure which I prefer. Hopefully, my scale will be here tomorrow. I weighed 4 times this morning and was 224, 227.9, 222.5, and 226.3. I don’t know what to believe. My waistline does feel smaller, but I’m not fitting into the next smaller size, Yet! I measure next weekend, and excitement abounds!
(Day 33) 01/09 ✴??? lb. ~I wish we could get a break in the weather; it’s rain, rain, and wind. It was 19 degrees where my sister lives (WY) – but it was sunny 😎! I’m not sure which I prefer. Hopefully, my scale will be here tomorrow. I weighed 4 times this morning and was 224, 227.9, 222.5, and 226.3. I don’t know what to believe. My waistline does feel smaller, but I’m not fitting into the next smaller size, Yet! I measure next weekend, and excitement abounds!
(Day 34) 01/10 ✴223.2 lb. ~The scale arrived today, but not until late afternoon. I normally work from home but needed to go into the office this morning, so I took the opportunity to use the scale there. We’ll see what tomorrow brings. Hopefully, something closer to 222.0. Other than that, I braved the wind and got my steps in between rainstorms. Yea! It will probably be an early night tonight; I want to put the ice machine on my knee to ease the pain.
(Day 35) 01/11✴222.2 lb. ~ Today went a bit better than anticipated. The lower wt. on the scale was a nice surprise. I did well with healthy eating and staying under calories. I am still resting my leg, doing ‘RICE,’ hoping for relief and that it will not sabotage the weight loss. I know how important exercise is to see results. Water is much better today, drinking it warm has helped. I’m 1 full month into this journey and have only dropped 10 lbs. For a heavy girl, I expected more than that. Yeesh!
(Day 36) 01/12✴221.6 lb. ~ Not much to say tonight. Busy, busy at work. I met the water & calorie goals. Exercise goal UGH!
(Day 37) 01/13✴219.1 lb. ~ A good day, I went over on calories, ate junk, and didn’t exercise. It is healthy to shock the body occasionally, so it doesn’t think it’s starving. We have ice on the windows from the freezing rain. Strange for here on the Oregon Coast. We get a rare snow, but these are the icicles hanging off everything. It is so beautiful, oh and did I say beautiful? I haven’t seen an ice storm since we lived in Colorado, or was it Ohio?
(Day 38) 01/14✴219.2 lb. ~ Well, I spent most of the day sitting and studying for my upcoming TNCC recertification. I did get up for a bit of basic housework and kitty playtime. Oh, and I did fit in an upper-body workout, the lower half is recovering. I need to lower my UGW to 140 to get my BMI in the healthy range. Oh, so much to think about, LOL!! 😂
(Day 40) 01/16✴??? lb. ~
Goals this Round:
Water 60oz+ each day ● Walking 30min 5 x a week ● Strength training 2 days a week ● Eating healthy, high protein & fiber, calorie limit of 1450.
🙂Whatever I am not changing, I am choosing.🙂11 -
Thank you, @quiltingjaine !
73 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 148.0
UGW: 140.0
01/05 - 148.7 at 8:00 a.m. ...zero
01/06 - 149.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Family got together for Salad Saturday!
Day/Weight/Comment
01/07 - 147.2 at 8:30 a.m. ...5.35 miles in 111 mins
01/08 - 149.4 at 6:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then zero...trainer still sick
01/09 - 148.7 at 6:00 a.m. ...1 yr old Grandson Duty then 1.80 miles in 49 mins w/7 yr old Grandson to the park and back!
01/10 - 149.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then zero...cold wind at 17 mph...EGADS, MAN!!!!
01/11 - 149.0 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then zero...too cold
01/12 - 149.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then cleaned house before our housekeeper got here!
01/13 - 148.0 at 7:00 a.m. ...zero...zero....and zero. It was way too cold and windy.
01/14 - 148.7 at 7:00 a.m. ...turned out to be a beautiful afternoon! 5.41 miles in 108 mins
01/15 -
01/16 -
Good luck everyone!
Chris10 -
HW: 194.7 (88.3 kg) April 25, 2020
SW RND 247 180.6 (81.9 kg)
1/7- 180.6 (81.9 kg) Stepped on the scale and opened MFP for the first time in 6 months. Determined to start logging even if I go over calories just to get back in the habit.
1/8- 179.5 Yay water weight.
1/9- 178.9 More water weight.
1/10- 177.4 And more.
1/11- 176.7 (80.1 kg) Still more. Very encouraging though.
1/12- 176.8 Ate very light at work today planning to go to dinner tonight, but last minute decided to go out to lunch tomorrow with my sister instead. Now fighting the urge to mindlessly snack because I'm really hungry and tired.
1/13- 175.9 Ended yesterday under my calorie goal. Very tired of the negative degree weather. It was -14° F (-25.5° C) this morning and minus -23° F (- 31.66° C) with the windchill. I overate at lunch today, but ended just a couple hundred calories over the weekly goal. Tomorrow is a new day.
1/14- 176.8 Back on track today.
1/15- 178.3 Still tracking and happy with where I'm at. I had pasta for dinner tonight (within my calories) so we'll see if that sits heavier on the scale.
1/16-9 -
I'm in for another round - will not be able to weigh for the first 8 days as we will be abroad on holiday, but I'll check in everyday.
65 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 247 (my 177th). Thank you @quiltingjaine for the new round, as always, so grateful.
Goals for this round to, to stay strong through holiday, log food each day as best I can and try to not gain any weight.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
End of round 246 - 143.8
Day, Weight, Comment
Day, Weight, Comment
SW RND 247
1/7. DNW - 8.15 miles walked yesterday, a combination of around the airport before the flight and then around the resort after we arrived. I tried to keep sensible, and have tried to over estimate rather than under the meals prepared but by me, so reckon I was 500 calories over yesterday.
1/8 DNW - 10 .35 miles walked yesterday, wore different sandals and ended up with blisters on heels after 8 miles, luckily always carry plasters!! All but 89 calories eaten back.
1/9. DNW - 11.19 miles walked, all but 206 exercise calories eaten back.
1/10 DNW - 16.2 miles walked yesterday, 38,800 steps, 85% exercise calories eaten back.
1/11 DNW - 9.67 miles walked, all but 100 exercise calories eaten back.
1/12 DNW - 11.59 miles walked yesterday, 80% exercise calories eaten back. Saw this quote, it rang a chord with me!
'It's the job that's never started, the one which takes longest to finish '
J.R.R Tolkien
1/13. 11.01 miles walked, all but 41 exercise calories eaten back.
1/14. 11.02 miles walked including hiking up the local extinct volcano, all but 32 exercise calories eaten back. Fly back home later today.
1/15 143.8 - well I have to say I am pleased with this, the same weight as I finished the last round with!! It wasn’t what I expected although my resting heart rate has actually come down a little whilst we have been away which is usually a good indication of my weight. We did plenty of walking, but I did indulge in 1 or 2 adult drinks each day whilst away – sangria is my weakness and also a few sweet treats!! Now I am back home and in control of food prep. again I am feeling ready to get back to it and lose some pounds, I need to not self-sabotage, only I can do this!! And I want to try to find some exercises to help attack my “back fat” !! Managed almost 7 miles walking yesterday before we had to leave for the airport, 60% exercise calories eaten back.
1/16 142.6 -142.6 – yippee!! A nice end to the round. 10.3 miles walked, 33 exercise calories eaten back. A very good first day back! Bring on the next round.
👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!!!
10 -
🏃♀️🐾🍏10 days to better health 🍏🐾🏃♀️
I’m a 65 year young Oregon gal working on getting rid of those last 8-10 pounds. Goals this round continue to be a minimum of 10,000 steps 👣, 2-3 days a week at the gym🏋️♀️, logging ✏️ everyday with no snacking after 8:00, and limiting the 🍷to social events only. And of course guzzling the water 💧!!!
🌻SW RND 237. 148.2🌻
🎄SW RND 245. 138.5🎄
💥SW RND 246. 140.3💥
SW RND 247. 136.9 on Jan. 6th
1/7. 137.8. ✏️👣💧
1/8. 136.0. ✏️👣💧🏋️♀️
1/9. 135.4. ✏️👣💧🏋️♀️
1/10. 136.3. ✏️👣💧
1/11. 136.1. ✏️👣💧
1/12. 134.8. ✏️👣💧🏋️♀️
1/13. 135.5. ✏️💧
1/14. 135.0. ✏️👣💧
1/15. 134.7 ✏️💧 Still traveling down the correct slippery slope!
1/1610 -
Hi all, this is my 2nd round in a row. I lost 0.8 kg in the last one I hope I will continue to lose. I aim to lose 1 kg (2.2 lbs) in 10 days. But at the same time I know from my old experiences the second and third week is harder than first one. So even if I don’t lose weight I should continue.
SW 103.9 kg (229 lbs)
GW 102.9 kg (226.8 lbs)
UGW 75 kg (167.5 lbs)
RND 247 (my 2nd)
1/7 - 103.9 kg
1/8 - 104.4 kg (I have no idea what’s going on)
1/9 - 104.4 kg
1/10 - 104 kg
Last week I made 7000+ calorie deficit, exercised twice, increased protein intake and decreased carbs, I weighed most of the food I ate, drank only 1 pint of beer, fasted 16 hours everyday. Still I’m not sure it works. I’m the same as 5 days ago. I need to continue I know but it’s hard stay motivated.
1/11 - 103.5 kg Finally!
1/12 - 103.8 kg
1/13 - 103.5 kg
1/14 - 103.8 kg
1/15 - 103.4 kg
1/16 - 103.4 kg10 -
SW RND 247
1/7 237.4 Started this round with a huge surge up. I took my husband for a night away to a lodge in the backcountry of the Rocky Mountains. We had some indulgences and it shows. Most of this will be water weight but it's time to get focused. We left the resort and did a nearly 8KM snowshoe hike before we came home so at least we got our activity today! Let's make some progress for this round!
1/8 239 Was really surprised to see another bump up today. I had a good day but rather than ride the bike tonight we got invited to have dinner at a friend's house last minute. The food was healthy enough.
1/9 235.2 Alright, there's the drop. I have a day of mostly unplanned food - a course where food is served, and then a corporate event with dinner out and then box seats at the Calgary Flames game. Will have to be smart about my choices.
1/10 235.6 Did good at the hockey game with the dinner out before last night. Came in just short of my steps. The deep cold is setting in here and there is lots of new snow that fell overnight.
1/11 237 Boy this round is all over the place. Last night I got home late as we're under an extreme cold warning, got snow, and the commute was long. So, I did miss my workout. I have therapy after work today so it'll be another long day out of the house with windchills that feel like -40C. Yikes!
1/12 234.8 Working from home today but we do have to go out tonight to curl. I am planning to eat at home so I don't eat restaurant food. There will be some beer that I'll plan for.
1/13 232.4 Stayed on plan not eating the restaurant food last night. Did have a bit more alcohol at home than planned and that led to some unplanned chips too. Overall so far this month I've drank on less days and that definitely helps. Today is a rest day at home.
1/14 237 Felt hungry all day yesterday. Clearly by the wild swing there is lots of water retention and other stuff going on. I felt lazy and sat on the couch most of the day. I did do some cleaning and started my day that way too so that's good at least.
1/15 235 Yesterday was an on track day. Diary closed under target, all food tracked, water drank, exercise complete. We had a great weekend despite the extreme cold. Go Bills!
1/16 236.2 Weighed in a couple hours early due to insomnia. Figured after I couldn't get back to sleep that I'd get some things done instead. Wanted to start drinking water so I weighed early. This round was an interesting one but it ended lower than it started so I'll take it. Onto the next!9 -
Rnd 247 (my 3rd)
(so glad to be here!)
SW: 143.4
End wt: 140.8
Goals for this round: Sustainable habits: eat for good health (no "extreme eating" too much/too little); weigh a little less. continue the workout routine. 10 days flies, make them good for me!
01/07- 142.6
01/08- 142.2
01/09- 142.2
01/10- 141.4
01/11- 141.4
01/12- 141.4
01/13- 142.2
01/14- 141.4
01/15- 141.4
01/16- 140.8 (yay!)
1/16- 140.8- end of my 3rd challenge, down 1.8 lbs! Thank you, all of you in this challenge- you inspire me to keep going- see you all in Rnd 148!9 -
quiltingjaine wrote: »
I got my mouth taped shut and put in the corner..........7 -
Round 247
January 7 - 16, 2024
62 year old female, 5’5”. I am married, semi-nomadic (we live in three states, Mass, Maine, Florida).
SW WW Sept 29, 2001 - 168.8 (initially lost 29.8, became staff, then weight up and down 18 years with low of 126.8)
SW MFP Sept 14, 2020 – 153 (lost 40, then stress took off another 2.2 lb with low of 120.8, then stress became gain)
SW MFP Jan 1, 2023 – 146.6
GW Maintaining between 124 - 126
Continuing to figure out maintaining, and to work on best nutrition and exercise.
History:Harry and Han are our cats, who travel with us. Have two “kids”, who are very much adults, a DGS, and second GS on the way. We have three parents, 88(father), 86(mother), 84(MIL) still with us, and I have logically been needing to help them more as they age. I got my act in gear during COVID, somewhat inspired by NOT becoming my parents. I lost 30 lbs and was exercising daily. Unfortunately, I am an “all in or not” person. Hubby and I seeing our family home and downsizing distractions, plus medical incident with my father and all their new needs, became an excuse. A year and a half later, I gained 25 lbs and lost all my athletic improvements. I need to figure out balance and how to make health be a daily priority for life!
Round 126 153.0 equivalent 9/14/20
Round 127 149.2 9/24/20
Round 128 147.2 10/4/20
Round 129 145.8 10/14/20
Round 130 144.4 10/24/20
Round 131 142.2 11/3/20
Round 132 139.4 11/13/20
Round 133 137.2 11/23/20
Round 134 136.4 12/3/20
Round 135 132.6 12/13/20
Round 136 132.0 12/23/20
Round 137 132.0 1/2/21
Round 138 131.0 1/12/21
Round 139 128.2 1/22/21
Round 176 138.2 1/26/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 177 134.8 2/5/22
Round 178 137.0 2/15/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 181 138.2 3/17/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
Round 182 137.8 3/27/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 183 133.4 4/6/22 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 184 136.0 4/16/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 12.5 oz
Round 185 136.8 4/26/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 13 oz
Round 186 136.0 5/6/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 187 137.8 5/16/22 Harry 10 lb 14.0 oz Han Solo 11lb 11.5 oz
Round 188 135.8 5/26/22 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
Round 210 146.6 1/01/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
Round 211 144.4 1/11/23
Round 212 146.6 1/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 213 143.4 1/31/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
Round 214 142.4 2/10/23
Round 215 140.0 2/20/23 Harry 10 lb 12 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
Round 216 138.0 3/2/23 Harry 10 lb 11.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6.5 oz
Round 217 136.0 3/12/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
Round 218 134.0 3/22/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 7.5 oz
Round 219 133.8 4/1/23 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 9.5 oz
Round 220 131.4 4/11/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 221 130.0 4/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
Round 222 128.2 5/1/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 223 128.4 5/11/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 224 127.2 5/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
Round 225 125.8 5/31/23 Harry 10 lb 12 oz Han Solo 11 lb 9.5 oz
Round 226 124.2 6/10/23
Round 227 125.8 6/20/23 Harry 10 lb 8.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 228 125.8 6/30/23 Harry 10 lb 13 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13.5 oz
Round 229 125.8 7/10/23
Round 230 122.6 7/20/23
Round 231 125.0 7/30/23 Harry 10lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 232 123.6 8/9/23 Harry 10 lb 10 oz Han Solo 12 lb 2.5 oz
Round 233 125.8 8/19/23 Harry 10 lb 10 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1.5 oz
Round 234 125.8 8/29/23 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1.5 oz
Round 235 127.2 9/8/23
Round 236 127.4 9/18/23 Harry 10 lb 6.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
Round 237 126.4 9/28/23
Round 238 124.4 10/8/23 Harry 10 lb 3 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1 oz
Round 239 124.2 10/18/23 Harry 10 lb 1 oz Han Solo 12 lb 0 oz
Round 240 125.0 10/28.23 Harry 10 lb Han Solo 11 lb 14 oz
Round 241 127.8 11/8/23
Round 243 127.6 11/28/23 Harry 10 lb 1.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 244 129.0 12/7/23 Harry 10 lb .5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 245 129.0 12/17/23
Round 246 129.4 12/27/23 Harry 10 lb 1 oz Han Solo 12 lb 2 oz
Round 247 128.6 1/6/23 Harry 10 lb 3.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 14 oz
Round 248 127.0 1/16/24 Harry 10 lb 8.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 14.5 oz
SW: 128.6
Day/Weight/Comment
1/7 – 127.8 I did eat some “extras”, though I tracked them and were reasonable. The calories were also compensated by my walking yesterday morning. My extras evolved after I had my first cocktail in three months (I rarely drink as I prefer food calories over alcohol). Something for me to keep in mind.
1/8 – 128.2 My numbers were good yesterday, so no concern about the up. Walked with the girls in the AM (3 laps), then just a general busy day.
1/9 – 127.8 Yesterday, was an off day, but I did track everything. Even with walking I was over on my calories. But glad I went ahead and tracked and was therefore informed.
1/10 – 129.2 Calories were on target for both myself and hubby, both of us up this morning. Me 1.4 lb, and hubby 1 lb. Both of us had commented on how salty dinner was last night. We are assuming that is the cause and tomorrow will be normal again.
1/11 – 128.4 Not fully back down. I somewhat wonder if any of the numbers relate to having to put in new batteries in the scale a couple days ago.
1/12 – 129.0 this one makes sense. I allowed myself a stress response and did an untracked binge. I was at least cautious the rest of the day, but obviously it did not mitigate the mistake.
1/13 – 128.0 Made it through yesterday. Went out to each, but pre-tracked and ordered my “go to” for that restaurant. The Tuna Tataki entrée with no included soup/salad, or sides. That with only half a glass of wine, had me in a safe position to face unknown “dessert and libations” back at a friends home after. Everything tracked. Only negative is that I did not do any exercise yesterday. Heading for my walk in 3 minutes.
1/14 – 127.6 Basically back where I was 5 days ago, I’ll just be happy if I finish the round lower than I started. Did not track at all yesterday. Did not have the mental capacity. Today is a good catch up day that started with a 90 minute walk.
1/15 – 127.2 Undeserved. Second day no tracking, and made poor diet choices. But I think the overall quantity was not bad.
1/16 – 127.0 Did not feel like my actions were good. But the diet and exercise tracking showed that I had a good day. Glad the scale agrees. (BTW if not for the tracking the leftover slices of pizza might not be leftover. Hubby somewhat insured me as he stopped once he saw how his tracking was working out as well – three slices in the fridge) Have not been this weight since early November. Next goal, back to 126.0 which is top of my target range.
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About meI'm in this for a second go! I'm struggling with motivation at this point in the year, but the 10 day challenge definitely helped - hoping to keep logging, drink more water and keep getting in all of my vegetables! I work out plenty but I'm having an issue with staying below calories. Two small kids and a husband who are always snacking is not helping. I lost 20 lbs last year, have put 5 back on, and I don't want any more coming back! Hoping to lose 15 more this year.
SW Rd 246 164.6 EW 161.8 – completely cut out alcohol
SW Rd 246 164.6 EW 161.8
SW 160.9 RND 247
1/7 – 160.9 – injured my foot right at the beginning of a workout, ugh. Hopefully it heals quickly. Calories were a bit off yesterday because I decided to eat closer to maintenance.
1/8 – 160.2 – losing quickly which is strange, I’m still assuming it’s the holiday water weight shedding, because idk, not doing anything special. Walked a ton, stayed under calories because of all the walking, AF, forgot the green smoothie but had a ton of veggies
1/9 - 160.4 – happy with today
1/10 – 160.2 – happy with today
1/11 – 160 – today was alright. It was very busy so I didn’t have a lot of time to do anything.
1/12 – 160.2 – super stressful day, but I got some good steps, nutrition was not great
1/13 – 158.7 – did alright today, not great but okay
1/14 – 158.7 – I’m happy the weight loss stuck around for another day. I got my strength training done (finally lifting half my body weight!) and I only went slightly over calories. Steps were under because of how sore I was after weight lifting which is fine. Stretched and all.
1/15 – 158.9 – did pretty good calorie wise considering the environment I was in yesterday.
1/16 – 159.1 – disappointed but expected after yesterday
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R247 - my 17th Round
F65, 5’6” married, MawMaw Proud. Clean Ketovore 🥩. NO processed foods. Track macros, cals & all exercise. HW 172lbs in 2010. See “Health Journey” for details.
Maintain130-132lbs.
🏋️♀️🚶♀️🤸🏼🎾💦🥩
R247 Focus
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GAIN MUSCLE 🏋️♀️!
I want to build a foundation of determination, consistency & dedication to building Skeletal Muscle Mass (SMM).
Will take a huge mind-shift to NOT focus on the scale…
“And it dawned on me that I might have to change my inner thought patterns...that I would have to start believing in possibilities that I wouldn’t have allowed before...”
— Bob Dylan
Launch true commitment to train & gain more muscle. Focus on 🏋️♀️strength, 🤸🏼flexibility, speed & balance for tennis & aging. Focus on the process of DOING: Beginning Measurements ✅. Next InBody Scan @ end of month. Scale can float or fluctuate, unless I break macros or nutrition…. (WILL NOT HAPPEN!)
R247 Start stats & COMMITMENTS:
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R247 Beginning Stats per InBody Scan:
Weight: 131lbs
Lean Body Mass (LBM):
96.6lbs ( +6lbs) ⬆️
Body Fat Mass (BFM):
34.6lbs (-4lbs)⬇️
SMM: 52.5lbs (Skeletal Muscle)⬆️
PBF: 26.4 (% Body Fat)⬇️
(⬆️measured monthly)
1. Stay in KETOSIS
2. 🏋️♀️Schedule in advance 20-30min every-other-day (minimum) in RED on calendar. Fill in daily.
3. 💓Z2 60 min 5x per wk
4. 🤸🏼5x per wk - calisthenics (stretch, balance, agility, flexibility & speed) (for tennis & aging process)
5. Continue Tracking: 🏋️♀️min, 🚶♀️8-10k+, macros, cals, 💓Z2 min, Total ex cal,🔥Ex cal & NSVs
6. Stay grateful & mindful.
7. Slow down & ENJOY!
📣#bestshapeofmylife 📣
Let’s Go!
Previous R247 Daily Comments
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1/7 ⚖️130.8lbs 🏋️♀️🤸🏼✅
I took-off a full day yesterday! 3-hr nap. Yum. Determined for successful round!
🍀Good luck, everyone! 💪🏻
1/8 Yesterday ✅ 🏋️♀️🤸🏼 ✅macros & cal,🚶♀️5.2k, 🏋️♀️20 min, 78 total ex min, 🔥404 ex cal, 💗Z2 - 68 min. Had a blast 🏋️♀️🤸🏼&🚶♀️the neighborhood with my DGS.
Mindful when eating so I don’t feel deprived. I do give myself some flexibility.
Macros:
C 0-5%, P 25-30%; F 70–75%
This works for me! ❤️
Today: 🎾& 🏋️♀️ meet with personal trainer.
1/9 Yesterday: ✅ 🏋️♀️🤸🏼 🙌🏻✅macros & 1608cal,🚶♀️8.3k, 🏋️♀️🤸🏼60 min, 158 total ex min, 🔥493 ex cal, 💗Z2 - 68 min.
Played tennis & met with trainer after. Will spare the details — I have a L O N G way to go! 💪🏻
Developed a three week “on my own” plan and will check back to access progress.
Feel good. I’m hoping to stay positive. Tons of 💦.
NSV: 🏋️♀️- I DID IT! I actually listened to my Inbody scan, and made an appointment with an expert… Proud of myself for facing facts.
Today: Cold / windy. Will 🏋️♀️🤸🏼as much as I can @ home without over-doing and a long walk🚶♀️.
1/10 Yesterday: ✅macros & 1564 cal,🚶♀️8.6k, 68 total ex min, 🔥324 ex cal, 💗Z2 - 45 min.
Another cold, windy day. Lazy, nice 🚶♀️in afternoon.
Today: meeting, 🎾, 🤸🏼🏋️♀️
I’ve upped daily cal intake to find out what happens… BMR is 1375… thinking 1500-1600 on non-workout days is maintenance . Macros MUST be in check. I’m not really counting calories, but they show up as I log macros… Trying to gain muscle& lose fat simultaneously is a huge challenge - perplexed. Daunted.
PREMIUM FOR YOU?! There was AC brief discussion regarding whether or not to upgrade to MFP premium… I highly recommend it… Customized Goals, Reports, trends, articles, notes. I find huge value if you want to use data to guide your efforts.
There’s also been brief discussion as to “obsessing” over / too much focus on your health journey, specific foods, etc. My thought: What’s more important than becoming who you want to be? Isn’t being mindful important? You have to WANT IT BAD though… 😎 Maybe “obsessing” is a step in the journey that must be taken… to get to the other side? Hmmmm
I guess I’m trying to pump myself for this next step…. I’m no longer obsessing over what to eat or what not to eat. I’m now obsessing over 🏋️♀️🏋️♀️🏋️♀️. Hahaha I also think all of us know what’s best for us individually. The challenge is finding the strength, discipline & fortitude to do the hard work! I’m working on multiple ✅s!
FYI: I use the Renpho scale. My BF% and Visceral fat is way off compared to the more accurate InBody scan.=(Worse)
Let’s GO! 🙌🏻💪🏻
1/11 Yesterday: ✅macros & 1803 cal, 🚶♀️7.5k, 80 total ex min, 🔥763 ex cal, 💗Z2 - 22min. ✅🏋️♀️10 min🤸🏼(with trainer)
I booked an FST (Fascia stretch therapy) with the trainer. Oh my! She stretched me like a noodle… (not really - too tight!) It was amazing! My body is so tight it’s scary. Gave me a good jump start to stretch 🙆♀️daily. 🏋️♀️Focus on upper body. What a journey…. Good day.
Today: 🙆♀️🏋️♀️🤸🏼
Let’s GO! 🙌🏻💪🏻
1/12 Yesterday: ✅macros & 1203 cal, 🚶♀️5.3k, 40 total ex min, 🔥225 ex cal, 💗Z2 - 12min. ✅🏋️♀️🙆♀️
Cleaned house all day, but managed to get in 🏋️♀️🙆♀️. Was hoping to get to the club, but cleaning took way longer than thought. Was in an “OK” space… Determined not to give up. Need to be “ok” with only “ok”.
Today: 🙆♀️🏋️♀️🤸🏼 Awful weather today with front moving in … like everyone else, planning next week for record 🥶 temps. I’ve calendared group exercises for all next week (Need to change my attitude about group exercises because I don’t like them at all - but next week it’s my only option. Looks like no tennis for almost two weeks…. Yuck!)
NSV: Hosted bridge last night… Drank 💦 only. What a WIN!
Have a great weekend all! Affirmations/Repeat:
Plan, be grateful and mindful. Carbs are RAT POISON.
🏋️♀️is FUN! Do hard stuff!
YOU ARE 💪🏻!
Commit to yourself!
📣#bestshapeofmylife 📣
Let’s Go!
1/13 Yesterday: ✅macros & 1525 cal, 🚶♀️3.3k, 38 total ex min, 🔥234 ex cal, 💗Z2 - 20min. ✅🏋️♀️🙆♀️ No long walk. Afternoon nap. Glorious.
I actually enjoyed 🏋️♀️🙆♀️🤸🏼 this morning. What a positive! It’s still a challenge to talk myself into 🏋️♀️🤸🏼🙆♀️. Not easy. It’s mental gymnastics each time…. Will force it again today. I haven’t thought much about the scale… I’m guessing number between 130–132 depending on fluctuations. I’ve been ✅ with macros, 💦 & calories. I feel “even” because I’ve been 💯 on plan. Hoping a little muscle transformation is in progress!😎)
I know it’ll be a VERY long haul to change body composition… Also, reading that on days that I 🔥 fewer than 400 cal, I really need to stick to no more than 1500 cal a day. My metabolism is still SUPER slow. (Slower than any person I know…) That’s why 🏋️♀️ is so important for my personal progress.
Today: 🙆♀️🤸🏼🏋️♀️ & 🚶♀️Five mile dedicated walk. 🥶&🌧️ on its way…. Probably 🚫outdoors for most of the week! Prepare!
NSV: Ketosis super strong right now… Full speed ahead.
1/14 Yesterday: ✅🏋️♀️🤸🏼 🙆♀️ ✅macros & cal 1743, 🚶♀️7.8k, 72 total ex min, 🔥435 ex cal, 💗Z2 - 40min.
My structured walk was 2.5 miles not 5 (too short). Really good ST🏋️♀️🙆♀️ & simultaneously worked on balance. I have to remember the “feeling” that once I get started, it’s not bad. Set-up the workout space at home in preparation for the 🥶 next week.
I ate well today, but I had three full meals (unusual). My BIL spent the night with us last night and we enjoyed a big early breakfast this morning… Stayed w/in macros, but portions a little up. (Lunch & Dinner too) Just felt more “full” than I’m use too on this journey of mine. Don’t like feeling that full-didn’t need to eat three FULL meals. Will remember that yucky feeling! Lets stick with my routine.
Today: Activity ⬆️ Food ⬇️
1/15 Yesterday: ✅🏋️♀️30 min & 🙆♀️ 30 min ✅macros & cal , 🚶♀️6.4k, 80 total ex min, 🔥 342 ex cal, 💗Z2- 40min.
I believe I’ve developed a daily 🙆♀️routine (20-25 min)-I feel great afterwards! I then found several online videos for 🏋️♀️upper body/core and lower body/core. I’m pleased to have a routine going into this week. (Never realized how much I crave routines!). Brisk short walk topped it all off.
Today: 🙆♀️🎾🚶♀️🤸🏼??? Need to see how the day goes @ home with freeze preparation… We Southerners are not used to this weather! 🥶is on its way tonight!
1/16 ⚖️ 131.2 ✅
Nice maintenance this round and, I even feel bloated this morning. I feel like I’ve also taken the right steps to gain a little muscle 💪🏻, feeling stronger, more flexible…. Psychologically, I feel much better if it was 130. Funny how this number just sticks in my brain as a permanent marker for my entire life.
Yesterday: ✅🙆♀️ Stretched for 25 min. ✅Macros & 1399 cal. I didn’t measure 🚫🚶♀️🏋️♀️🤸🏼 yesterday - forgot my watch then too late… crazy sleeping - up much of the night off/on watching the 🎾Australian Open (Will be doing that for the next two weeks!) I like to watch it live… Spent the entire day preparing the house/yard for the freeze. Unstructured 🏋️♀️! 😁
Today: Schools are closed watching my DGS. Will try to get some 🏋️♀️.
NSV: I give myself a “C+” for this phase of my health journey/R247. Maintenance and building muscle are huge challenges. Not settled or comfortable with figuring it all out yet but won’t give up. Spent too much time in a mind battle. Stayed in ketosis ✅ which is huge!
I’ve built healthy habits over the last six months, and I’m very grateful for that!
I’ll spend time today planning R248 and next 10day focus.
Ready for R248! 💪🏻🙌🏻
📣#bestshapeofmylife 📣
Let’s Go! 💪🏻🙌🏻⚡️
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Health Journey
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Pre- college: 125-130lbs
College-up 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 130-135lbs
7/2023 (Age 64) 145lbs
1/2024 (Age 65) 130lbs
UGW = 130-132lbs ?
⬆️SMM: 100lbs +
Initial BF% : 22%
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 brain space.
I learned MY choices created an emotional 🎢 roller coaster with yo-yo weight and fitness. My forever goal is to maintain approx. 130lbs and IN SHAPE. Pretty clear 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 lose 15lbs easy in 8 weeks up to 2020ish … This is absolutely not true anymore!
While active with 🚶♀️& 🎾 it’s clear a ST routine is absent. Time to incorporate ST 🏋️♀️ as my TRUE focus.
Cumulative Round Results
7/15/23 SW 145lbs
R231 - R 247, lost 15lbs
Avg loss 1lbs per Round
Now in Maintenance with focus on building muscle - not the scale.8 -
I'm Julie, 35 year old SAHM to two year old twins.
SW RND 247: 137.2
1/7: 134.1. Not sure why I had the random spike yesterday, but I'm glad it came back down. I did a 6 mile run and eating was good. I had another sleepless night last night, thanks to one of my boys, so today is going to be another rough day, I'm sure. I'm going to still try to run tonight, but I know I'm going to be exhausted, making it really easy to talk myself out of it.
1/8: 134.0. I would LOVE to be in 133 zone, but I guess not today. I was tired but forced myself to go to the gym and run 4 miles. I also went for a walk, even though it was a bit cold, 50°F, but I'm near the Phoenix area so not used to the cold lol.. I was worried my boys were getting too cold, so kept it short. I'm proud of myself for getting some exercise even though it was really tempting to skip it yesterday.
1/9: 134.0. Well at least it's not up. Food was good, went for a walk and a run. Little short on sleep last night- not sure why my boys are sleeping so bad lately. But that's okay, I'm still planning on exercising today.
1/10: 132.5! I'm so happy. I spent most of yesterday morning going pee, and woke up this morning to a woosh! I've been very carefully counting calories, which I tend to get lazy on, and this is the result! Ran 4 miles last night. I really hope this number sticks around (or continues to drop).
1/11: 132.8. Close enough, I'm happy with it essentially staying the same as yesterday. I upped my run and did 5 miles, which felt pretty good. Continuing to weight food and count calories.
1/12: 134.4. I was hungry yesterday so I ate a bit extra. Ran 3 miles.
1/13: 139.0. I just have to laugh at the big swings. I had a couple of beers last night with some friends and ended the night with McDonalds. I started this morning with a 6 mile run. And today's my husband's birthday so we'll probably go out for dinner. I'll try to make good choices and hopefully this weight will come off quickly.
1/14: 139.6. meh. Honestly, this is quite embarrassing. I can see a few pounds because of the last couple of days eating, but 7lbs in a couple of days? I know it's not all fat gain and it'll come off, but still feel a bit discouraged.
1/15: 133.8. I'm happy it's coming off so quickly. I was expecting it to take a few days. Yesterday was a good day, did a 6 mile run and food was good.
1/16: 135.6. I was a bit high in sodium yesterday and I didn't go for a run, so it's not too surprising I'm up from yesterday. But the end of last round was 137.2, so I'm going to count this round as a win. This round has been a rollercoaster!9 -
Jan 07 162.6
Jan 08 162
Jan 09 161.4
Jan 10 161.4
Jan 11 161
Jan 12 160.8
Jan 13 161
Jan 14 160.4
Jan 15 160.2
Jan 16 160.8
Round 247 down 1.8
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F, 58, 5’5
HW-187 Sep. 2014. Thank you @quiltingjaine !🌸
UGW-140
1/9-171
1/10–DNW
1/11-171
1/12-170
1/13-169
1/14-168
1/15-167
1/16-166-Ive just been taking it easy, recovering from a facelift. The dr. told me “not to do anything for a week”. So, lots of TV and recliner. I have a ton of food prepped and frozen and have not been eating any crap or drinking any alcohol and the scale has been in my favor. Imagine that. Finally, got out and walked 3 miles yesterday and hope to build on that. See everyone next round!10 -
Round 247
70 yo female; 5’5”
SW: # (end of round 246)
Goals: 64 oz 💧; move 3x/week 👣; follow nutrition plan 🥕; strength train 5x/week 🏋️♀️; wt 128#.
Showing today’s weight; yesterday’s actions
1/7 Visiting son and his family. DNW - travel
1/8 DNW - travel 🏋️♀️ 👣💧
1/9 128.0# Yesterday was long train ride home=sitting 🫤. We managed to get a 30 minute walk in on a trail next to the station before the trip 👣. Back to some normalcy today!
1/10 127.8# 💧🥕🏋️♀️ Fighting off a cold - rest day today.
1/11 127.6# 💧🥕 I’m still feeling under the weather. 😕 I’m super tired despite a ton of sleep. I have little tolerance for being sick- a waste of a day.
1/12 127.6# 💧🥕 well I feel like Rip Van Winkle with sleeping the last couple of days. I’m better today but still not firing on all cylinders. Did some mild strength training this AM to get muscles activated.
1/13 127.4# 💧👣🥕🏋️♀️ if I could I would only post 1 foot since my walk was less vigorous than usual but it was good for my mental health to get outside so I’ll take it. Not very hungry because I can’t taste anything and didn’t have my usual Friday night glass of wine.
1/14 127.0# 🥕🏋️♀️ Hydration wasn’t on target yesterday. Feeling almost back to normal today😁
1/15 127.6# 💧🥕🏋️♀️ I felt pretty good yesterday AM and then came down with laryngitis yesterday afternoon. Pushing fluids!!!
1/16 128.4# 💧I’m still fighting this darn cold and laryngitis. Slept on couch most of yesterday, under calories but had comfort food. Let’s move on to the next round and recovery.9
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