100 day challenge #18 Monday January 1st – Tuesday April 9th 2024

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  • jennysweet58
    jennysweet58 Posts: 246 Member
    jennysweet58 wrote: »
    Hi I'm Jenny from the Bronx, NY - 59 years old, 5' 6", and have struggled my whole life with food. I was already at my top weight and then gained another 20 pounds during the pandemic that I am proud to say that I finally dropped during the last challenge! My initial goal is 175 – a weight where I feel healthy and fit in my clothes again –but who knows, I may decide to go lower since this plan is working so well for me. I’ll see how I feel once I get there….WHICH I WILL!!! (It is so great after struggling for so many years to simply KNOW I WILL GET THERE!!)
    For anyone interested, I’m doing Intermittent Fasting, with an eating window between 2pm and 9pm. I’ve been following the Fast800 plan with low-carb / Mediterranean-style diet, and have recently started loosening the reins on the weekends (what they’d call the 2:5 plan I think?) I also aim for moderate exercise and a yoga stretch 6 days a week- I do Burpee Girl Youtube workouts and yoga stretches using the Down Dog app.
    Day 01-01/01: 183.4 - I missed weighing in during the last week of the last challenge because of holiday craziness, and given I gained during the holiday week I am posting my lowest weight here so that I’m accurately tracking my overall weight loss.

    Day 02-01/02: skipped - first day back on track after a week of debauchery

    Day 03-01/03: 188.8 – Burpee Girl cardio/weight workout & yoga stretch, and first day stepping on the scale…it could be worse! Onward & downward!
    Day 04-01/04 – skipped – had a follow-up sonogram that turned out to be clear, so good news! Walked to and from the subway through the park for my exercise, and remembered there was a time in my life not so long ago I wasn’t able to do this because of my knee issues. Starting the year out with gratitude!

    Day 05-01/05: 184.6 – Yay! A nice water whoosh! It’s thrilling to be almost back to my lowest weight so quickly. It’s always a struggle to “start” again but by Day 3 or 4 I feel so good!!! Did a longer BP workout alternating cardio & weights, those are my favorites – plus a nice stretch.

    Day 06-01/06

    Day 07-01/07--

    WEEK 1 LOSS OR GAIN 1.2 pound gain
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.2 pound gain

    Day 08-01/08: 185.4 – Just did a BG 30 min tabata cardio / standing abs workout plus 20 min yoga stretch , and I’m definitely feeling the difference being able to go deeper into stretches as my belly slowly gets out of my way. I did some yummy food prep yesterday – made rainbow salad for DH’s lunches, then a cauliflower rice / mushroom “risotto” with chopped broccoli for my dinners that is so delicious I’ve been making it the past 3 weeks, I am obsessed! And also made a version of turkey chili that is 90% veggies and is now going to go into my rotation for lunches, I was almost shocked it came out so well. Both are big hearty servings with just over 200 calories each…ready for the week!

    Day 09-01/09: 183.4 – ok, back to pre-holiday weight. Time to break new ground! Did a BG 20 min strength workout and 10 min yoga stretch – enough to calm down the stress and anxiety I have over a situation with my daughter…so hard to figure out how to help adult children struggling with mental health issues, and then I’m stressed because I feel like I’m falling behind at work trying to help…think I have at least an initial solution though so time to get on with my day.

    Day 10-01/10: 183.6 – Do you ever wake up and just “feel” skinnier? Like you can suck your stomach in and it makes a difference? Ha ha -that’s how I was feeling this morning, and did a slightly higher intensity 30 min BG kickboxing/standing abs workout and a 15 min yoga stretch. I swear the yoga app (Down Dog) seems to know what I need to stretch, as my thighs were a little sore from all the squats yesterday and today’s stretch really worked them out – while yesterday I needed more upper body and it was right on track again! Because I was feeling skinny I took my measurements today – it’s been a month since the last time, and once again I was measuring over and over bc I couldn’t believe I lost an inch and a half on my hips, and half inch from my waist!! These numbers are getting down to ones I haven’t seen in close to 5 years, it’s really exciting!! I have a journal I started last January with weights & measurements, so I’m just re-using those same calendars for my new entries…seeing the old numbers amid the new is a stark reminder to see how far I’ve come, and to never go back!!!

    Day 11-01/11: 182.0 – Hurray! Finally into new territory after the holidays – this also is officially 45 pounds down for me! Five more pounds till my first goal (that I’ve had for at least 5 years and never made .) Did a nice 25 min BG tabata workout and 15 min stretch.

    Day 12-01/12: 182.0 – this will be my final weight of the week, since I don’t weigh on weekends. Happy with this result!
    Day 13-01/13: skipped – today will do a pool workout with the hubby, food shopping and food prep. I am going to do the exact same food prep as last week because it was delicious!! Also I tend to go in phases, eating one meal for a long while and then transitioning to something else…for now I am loving my (mostly veggie) turkey chili, and my “faux” mushroom risotto with cauliflower rice. My freezer is still stocked with Eggroll in a Bowl and turkey zucchini noodle soup so I am in good shape!!

    Day 14-01/14: skipped

    WEEK 2 LOSS OR GAIN - 2.6 pound loss
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.4 pound loss


    Day 15-01/15: skipped, went out to a local brewery with the husband, drank wine, ate fried food and got into a big fight…such a bummer! And the fight continued through the rest of the day…
    Day 16-01/16: skipped – and then even after we sort of made up in the morning I continued the pity party the whole next day, deciding that bingeing was the perfect partner to wallowing in sadness and depression…
    Day 17-01/17: skipped – and then woke up this morning determined not to let all my hard work slip away. I did a great workout/stretch and got back on track…man oh man, that binge monster is always lurking, ready to pounce! But I know as long as I don’t let it turn into weeks I can right the ship fairly quickly. We’ll see if it results in a gain for the week…work has been a little nuts so my routine is all screwed up!

    Day 18-01/18: 184.2 - to be expected. Hopefully will get a dip down tomorrow so I don't have to end the week with an accumulated gain, fingers crossed I at least hit my original start weight...I really need to buckle down. I've made great progress and I have to be really careful not to allow myself to begin unraveling it!

    Day 19-01/19: 182.8 – ok, I’ll take it! A gain for the week but at least still an accumulated loss. I tried a new workout this morning – getfitwithrick on youtube – there was a 30 minute body combat one that caught my eye, I used to LOVE body combat I find it so motivating! But it did solidify that I prefer workouts without commentary (like my usual burpeegirl on youtube) –he has some no commentary music-only ones that maybe I’ll give a try when I feel the need to mix things up. I find I am so curmudgeonly in my old age and hate the constant chatter and laughing at their own jokes that most videos have! Bah humbug! Ha ha

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    WEEK 3 LOSS OR GAIN : 0.8 gain
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0.6 loss
    Day 22-01/22: 183.4 – a smaller than expected bump up from the weekend, and I have that “skinny & fit” feeling this morning, so I have a good feeling about getting a good loss this week and finally getting past that holiday hump! Did a 30 min BG kickboxing/abs workout and a great yoga stretch. I tried on a dress I bought during a trip to New Orleans in February 2020, right before the world stopped – it was a little small for me then but I was “sure” I’d lose weight and would be able to wear it that summer…well, we all know the end to that story don’t we? The tags are still on that dress, and something made me try it on this morning – and it fit! It’s a wrap dress so will look better if I’m a little smaller but I could wear that damn thing tomorrow if I wanted to! (But I won’t because it’s very low cut and summery, ha ha) I made a couple of new soups this weekend for lunches – a spicy cabbage & turkey sausage and an Italian wedding soup using 99% FF ground turkey for the meatballs. The 99% FF works well for the ‘faux’ turkey sausage in the first one but not so great in meatballs, they need more fat – but till ok. It’s fun to try new recipes but both of these I had to doctor up a lot because they needed much more spices than the recipe called for…so I feel kind of “meh” about them both but it’s good to switch up my lunches in any case! I have an Asian Mushroom soup I want to make too (this one I know I like) but I have to make room in my freezer, I got a little too ambitious with all my food prep this weekend!
    Day 23-01/23: 182.6 – That’s right scale, keep it moving…let’s get rid of this weekend water weight and see where we are tomorrow! I was feeling energized this morning and did a longer than usual BG metabolic cardio/weights workout, though was careful to modify when needed. I love these kind of workouts with the lighter weights and compound moves, they remind me of the old-school “Firm” videos I used to love. I’m so conscious these days of feeling fit, strong and flexible (I mean in comparison to where I was a year ago- not that I’m ripped or anything ha ha). It’s kind of freeing as I get older to simply focus on health and function (my bikini days are long gone ;) ) and after spending the past few years hobbled by multiple injuries (made worse by my own unhealthy eating and lack of exercise) it feels so amazing to be able to MOVE.
    Day 24-01/24: 181.0 – Ok well that was lower than expected, if that holds till the end of the week I’ll be thrilled! I have a birthday next weekend and if I could celebrate it in a new decade I would feel so accomplished...did a BG cardio/body weight toning tabata workout & yoga stretch, and ready to make today a good one!
    Day 25-01/25: 180.8 – very happy yesterday’s number wasn’t a fluke! Had a great BG 30 minute metabolic cardio/weights workout & yoga stretch. I’ve also been enjoying my Italian Wedding Soup for lunches more than I thought I would! One thing I like about making my own is that I can control the salt and also have a gigantic serving size, which helps my brain feel “fed.” It would probably be better to train my brain not to feel deprived at a smaller serving size, but one thing at a time. ;)
    Day 26-01/26: 180.2 – So close to a new decade! But it will have to wait until next week, as this is my final weigh-in for this week and I expect a bump up after the weekend. But I feel accomplished, calm and happy about having a solid week with good progress, finally shaking off that holiday yo yoing! Did a sweaty BG HIIT tabata workout this morning, I really love those short 20 second intervals…no time to get bored!
    Day 27-01/27--skipping
    Day 28-01/28--skipping
    WEEK 4 LOSS OR GAIN: 2.6 pounds lost
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 3.2 pounds lost

    Day 29-01/29: 182.0 – to be expected after a more-indulgent-than-usual weekend with football food yesterday…I made 2 ingredient pretzel bites (just self-rising flour and nonfat greek yogurt, and dipped in a melty Laughing Cow cheddar triangle - they taste so good! But I had way too many) and also turkey burger sliders and air-fryed French fries. So. Darn. Yum. Back to weekday strictness! I still expect to break into a new decade this week, let’s see how it goes. I prepped some spicy Asian Mushroom Soup for lunches and did a variation of my cauliflower rice/mushroom risotto adding some “faux” turkey sausage (99%FF ground turkey with spices) to the mix. I also have spaghetti squash /spiralized zucchini for some “pasta” dinners with boca crumbles - like a faux Bolognese. So many “fauxs” ha ha! But it’s all tasty to me, and saves more calories for my true love, the grated pecorino romano cheese. That’s all I need to be happy. :) This morning I did a BG kickboxing workout with 1 pound cardio gloves, and a good stretch. On to a new week!
    Day 30-01/30: 181.0 – on my way down…hopefully will break new ground by Thursday? Did a cardio/weights workout & yoga stretch, feeling strong.
    Day 31-01/31: 179.8 – AHHHH! New low, new decade – less than 5 pounds away from my original goal!! I definitely will want to go 10 lower than that but am going to pause and celebrate the first one for sure!!! 2 more pounds and I can celebrate 50 pounds down...it’s my reward for sticking to my guns and getting a quick workout & stretch in this morning even though work is breathing down my neck. :#
    Day 32-02/01: 180.4 – The scale is toying with me! But the good news is I tried on a pair of jeans I haven’t worn in 4 years, and they fit like a glove!! We’re seeing friends I haven’t seen in a long time, so it will feel good to sport them tomorrow!
  • Lilylady3k
    Lilylady3k Posts: 4,005 Member
    deepwoodslady wrote: »
    @Lilylady3ik It's always nice to have you back! I haven't done so well since the holidays. In fact, I gained a full eight pounds and change. I went from 177 point whatever in December to 185 point whatever in January ( Jan 23 & Jan 25th). I am working desperately to get it back down. It sure comes on a helluva lot faster than it comes off! Anyway, I guess they don't call these things challenges for nothing in MFP. So glad to see you again. Now, let's get you ready for your cruise!

    @deepwoodslady - Great seeing you. You've accomplished a ton this past year leaving me in the dust since you kept going when I started dipping back up at 202. So proud of you. You can get the holiday glut off ... give it a little time!
  • ptitejeanne
    ptitejeanne Posts: 2,055 Member
    Hi! I’m Jeanne!
    I’m 47. Live in eastern Canada 🇨🇦
    This is my 3rd 100 day challenge.
    It’s working for me, so here I go again…
    Any amount going down is a win for me.

    Day 01-01/01-- 157.8
    Day 02-01/02-- 156.6
    Day 03-01/03-- 157.6
    Day 04-01/04-- 158.6
    Day 05-01/05-- 157.2
    Day 06-01/06-- 157.4
    Day 07-01/07-- 159.6

    Week 1 Goal Wt: 155.0
    Week 1 actual : 159.6
    Total ➕1️⃣.8️⃣

    Day 08-01/08-- 159.6
    Day 09-01/09-- 157.6
    Day 10-01/10-- 157.6
    Day 11-01/11-- 158.2
    Day 12-01/12-- 159.0
    Day 13-01/13-- 157.8
    Day 14-01/14--157.0

    Week 2 Goal wt: 155.0
    Week 2 actual wt: 158.8
    Total ➕1️⃣.0️⃣

    Day 15-01/15-- 158.8
    Day 16-01/16-- 157.4
    Day 17-01/17-- 157.2
    Day 18-01/18-- 158.2
    Day 19-01/19-- 158.8
    Day 20-01/20-- 159.8
    Day 21-01/21-- 159.8

    Week 3 Goal wt: 155.0
    Week 3 actual wt: 161.2
    Total ➕3️⃣.4️⃣

    Day 15-01/22-- 161.2
    Day 16-01/23-- 159.8
    Day 17-01/24-- 159.8
    Day 18-01/25-- 159.4
    Day 19-01/26-- 159.0
    Day 20-01/27-- 160.4
    Day 21-01/28-- 161.8

    Week 4 Goal wt: 155.0
    Week 4 actual wt: 157.8
    Total 🟰 same

    Day 22-01/29-- 157.8
    Day 23-01/30-- 157.8
    Day 24-01/31-- 157.4
    Day 25-02/01-- 157.4
    Day 2️⃣3️⃣2️⃣
    Day 26-02/02--
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    Week 5 Goal wt: 155.0
    Week 5 actual wt:
    Total

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  • tinathescreamer
    tinathescreamer Posts: 610 Member
    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.
    Week 1 actual weight: 69 kg.

    Day 08-01/08--69.8 kg.... ???

    Day 09-01/09-- 69.2 kg. Grandma used to say "What you gain on the swings you lose on the roundabouts." I'm guessing this was originally an allusion to the old style carnival where you paid to go on the rides, but maybe the barker was also running some kind of "chance to get your money back" gambling dodge as well? Anyway, it seems appropiate to eating for weight loss - cut out a slice of bread here and lose some, drink a can of soft drink "just this once" and gain it back.

    Day 10-01/10-- DNW

    Day 11-01/11-- 68.9 kg. I'm always hearing "eat protein for breakfast" and "breakfast like a king", but I just can't do that. A big plate of bacon and eggs always leaves me feeling uncomfortably full, weighed down and heavy. I just don't want to go for my usual morning walk, whereas a bowl of oatmeal, or a couple slices of wholewheat toast, with a piece of fruit, fills me until lunchtime, while still feeling light and active. I'm thinking there are many cultures where no, or just a light breakfast is the norm - it's really only the last 200 years in the Western world that 3 meals a day has become the norm. Even in the 60s, when I was a kid, snacking was not the usual thing - there weren't all the granola bars and cheesy chippy things we have today. I'm wondering how much of being told what we "should" eat, is actually real science based, and how much is funded by food manufacturers who want us to buy their products - how many orders for pizza delivery have been placed after seeing an ad? and deciding then "I'm too tired to cook".

    Day 12-01/12-- 68.8 kg.

    Day 13-01/13-- 69.2 kg. We are having a heat wave and it's exhausting to walk outside. Also I'm on medication which makes my skin more photo sensitive, so no to being lots in the sun. Fortunately, my appetite has decreased with the heat and I don't feel like cooking, so lots of raw fruit and veggies are on the menu.

    Day 14-01/14-- 69 kg. Some cookies and chips came ..... into my possession. "Them that asks no question, isn't told a lie. Watch the wall, my darling, while the chocolate cake goes by." So I just ate the treats (about 800 calories) and nothing else.

    Week 2 Goal: 69 kg.
    Week 2 actual weight: 69 kg. So no net loss or gain this week, but still on target.


    Day 15-01/15-- 68.8 kg. I want to knit a sweater for myself and I'm in a dither over what size to make. I know I'm 2 dress sizes smaller than I was, but I need my actual measurements. And then I need to work out how big the completed sweater will be and how much ease I want - I don't want "sweater girl" negative ease, but I don't want baggy oversize either, since I still have a little more weight to lose.

    Day 16-01/16 69.8 kg. I found a big jar of mayo at the back of the fridge......I would have taken it to the food pantry, but it was already open....spent the evening gorging on mayo and cucumber sandwiches. No, I regret nothing.--

    Day 17-01/17-- 70 kg .....Well, the rest of the mayo is gone - I hate to waste food, but, yes, it went down the sink - and the fiber in all the wholewheat bread has worked, so here's to a drop on the scale tomorrow.

    Day 18-01/18-- 69 kg. Hopefully back on track.

    Day 19-01/19-- 70 kg. Is it the scale or is it me not being super careful over tracking? I am perflummoxedcombobulated! Maybe my body is telling me it's happy at current weight and doesn't want to go lower?

    Day 20-01/20-- 70 kg.

    Day 21-01/21-- 69 kg. Weather has been super hot and I think I may have eaten something that's gone a bit off - been feeling unwell for the last 24 hours.

    Week 3 Goal: 68.5 kg.
    Week 3 actual weight: 69 kg. As Scarlett O'Hara said, "Tomorrow is another day."

    Day 22-01/22-- 68.5 kg.

    Day 23-01/23-- 68.7 kg.

    Day 24-01/24-- 68.4 kg. I was given a fruit cake today - a whole 500 grams (over a pound). I try very hard not to buy sweets and baked goods or keep them in the house, but free food is fair game..... I ate it all in 2 hours ..... I'm thinking with Lent approaching I need to give it up completely - at least for long enough for my taste to change.

    Day 25-01/25-- 68 kg.

    Day 26-01/26-- 67.9 kg.

    Day 27-01/27-- DNW

    Day 28-01/28-- 68 kg. Made it!

    Week 4 Goal: 68.5 kg.
    Week 4 actual weight: 68 kg. 4 weeks, 2 kg down.

    Day 29-01/29-- 69 kg. Note to self - do not celebrate weight loss with toasted cheese.

    Day 30-01/30-- 70 kg. Another note to self - just because fruit mince tarts are reduced price after Christmas, doesn't mean there are less calories. You're not "saving" money, either - you're spending it!

    Day 31-01/31-- 69.8 kg.

    Day 32-02/01-- 69 kg. Easy come, easy go.

    Day 33-02/02-- 68.8 kg.

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  • judefit1
    judefit1 Posts: 1,052 Member
    100 day challenge #118 (my first)
    66 YO, 5'-2"
    SW: 146.2
    GW: 130-132

    Wk 1 EW: 142.6
    Wk 2 EW: 141.4
    Wk 3 EW: 140.2
    Wk 4 EW: 139.2

    weeks 1-4:
    Week 1 Goal: 145.2
    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
    Loss: 3.6 lbs

    Week 2 Goal: under 142
    Day 08-01/08--142.6 (back to my pre-holiday weight. Let the games begin!)

    Day 09-01/09–142.2

    Day 10-01/10-- 141.4

    Day 11-01/11-- 141.4

    Day 12-01/12-- 141.4

    Day 13-01/13-- 142.2

    Day 14-01/14-- 141.4
    Week 2 Goal: under 142
    Week 2 actual Weight: 141.4
    Loss: 1.2 lbs

    Week 3 Goal: maintain through mini-vacation
    Day 15-01/15– 141.4

    Day 16-01/16-- 140.8

    Day 17-01/17-- 140.8

    Day 18-01/18-- 140.8

    Day 19-01/19-- 140.8- away, travel scale, maintained day 1

    Day 20-01/20-- 140.6

    Day 21-01/21-- 140.2- away, loss again!
    Week 3 Goal: 140.8
    Week 3 actual weight: 140.2
    Loss: 1.2 lbs

    Week 4 Goal: 139.8
    Day 22-01/22--141- last vacation day, bump is no surprise!

    Day 23-01/23–140.8

    Day 24-01/24-- 140.8

    Day 25-01/25--140.8... bored with this number.

    Day 26-01/26--140.0

    Day 27-01/27-- 140.6 (friday night out)

    Day 28-01/28-- 139.2
    Week 4 Goal: 139.8
    Week 4 actual weight: 139.2
    Loss: 1.8lbs

    Week 5 Goal: under 139
    Day 29-01/29--139.2

    Day 30-01/30--139.2

    Day 31-01/31-- 139.2 (full month done! woohoo!)

    Day 32-02/01-- 138.6

    Day 33-02/02-- 139.2

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    Week 5 Goal: under 139
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  • Lilylady3k
    Lilylady3k Posts: 4,005 Member
    edited February 2
    Lily, Age 63, 5’3”
    Challenge Starting Weight: 230.3 (2/1/2024)
    Challenge Goal: <220

    History
    Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in day out.
    Ultimate Lifetime Goal: Weigh Less Each Year Than the Last
    2019 SW: 245 BMI 43.4 (1/2/2019) Lost 15 lbs in 2019 then regained 5
    2020 SW: 235 BMI 41.6 (1/1/2020) Then back up to 241 before refocusing in Aug
    2021 SW: 212 BMI 37.6 (1/1/2021) NOTE: Low 201.1 in August 2021
    2022 SW: 209 BMI 37.0 (1/1/2022) Lost focus on myself while helping with 2 new grandbabies (Jan & June)
    2023 SW: 232 BMI 41.1 (1/1/2023) Lowest 226
    2024 SW: 230 BMI 40.7 (1/1/2024)

    Tracking: PT knee exercises, W=walk miles, SF=strong & fit strength class 1 hr, B=bike minutes, S=swim laps, A=water/agua ounces, J=tracked/journaled all my food cal/net carbs, V=vitamin, AF=alcohol Free

    Totally skipped the first 31 days!!
    Day 32: 02/01 - 230.3 - First things first. Need to get back under 230! J, A 80, V, B 15. Under 200 carbs but definitely not meeting my goal of under 100!
    Day 33: 02/02 - 230.0 - Getting over my cold so no excuses. Today I will exercise and continue to journal cutting back on snacking which has become a bad habit!
    Day 34: 02/03 -
    Day 35: 02/04 -

    Week 5 Goal: < 230
  • Chalmation
    Chalmation Posts: 2,625 Member
    Challenge SW: 152
    Challenge GW: 137

    Day 1: Mon, 1/1: 152
    Day 2: Tue, 1/2: 151.2
    Day 3: Wed, 1/3: 151.4
    Day 4: Thu, 1/4: 151.2
    Day 5: Fri, 1/5: 153 Had a big sloppy roast beef poboy for lunch yesterday
    Day 6: Sat, 1/6: 152.2
    Day 7: Sun, 1/7: 152
    Week 1 Loss: 0
    Total Loss: 0

    Day 8: Mon, 1/8: 152
    Day 9: Tue, 1/9: 152
    Day 10: Wed, 1/10: 154.8
    Day 11: Thu, 1/11: DNW
    Day 12: Fri, 1/12: 154.4
    Day 13: Sat, 1/13: 153
    Day 14: Sun, 1/14: 152.6
    Week 2 Loss: -0.2
    Total Loss: -0.2

    Day 15: Mon, 1/15: 151.8
    Day 16: Tue, 1/16: 151.4
    Day 17: Wed, 1/17: 151.4
    Day 18: Thu, 1/18: 151
    Day 19: Fri, 1/19: 150.4
    Day 20: Sat, 1/20: 150
    Day 21: Sun, 1/21: 151.2
    Week 3 Loss: -0.2
    Total Loss: -0.4

    Day 22: Mon, 1/22: 151.6 Had an indulgent weekend, but back on track today!
    Day 23: Tue, 1/23: 151
    Day 24: Wed, 1/24: 150.4
    Day 25: Thu, 1/25: 150.8
    Day 26: Fri, 1/26: 151.4
    Day 27: Sat, 1/27: 151
    Day 28: Sun, 1/28: 151.2
    Week 4 Loss: -0.4
    Total Loss: -0.8

    Day 29: Mon, 1/29: 151.2
    Day 30: Tue, 1/30: 151
    Day 31: Wed, 1/31: 151.6
    January Loss: -0.4 What a horrific month! February better be better!
    Day 32: Thu, 2/1: 150.2 February's better already!
    Day 33: Fri, 2/2: 151
  • Lynn__W
    Lynn__W Posts: 1,055 Member
    Week 1 actual weight: 174.4
    Challenge accumulated Wt change: no change

    Week 2 actual weight: 175.2
    Challenge accumulated Wt change: +1.2

    Week 3 actual weight: 175.2
    Challenge accumulated Wt change: +0.8 since Jan 1st

    Week 4 actual weight: 174.6
    Challenge accumulated Wt change: -0.2 since Jan 1st

    Week 5: ** please note I have edited my weeks to run from Friday to Friday

    Day 29-01/29: 174.2

    Day 30-01/30: 175.6 *sigh* Salty snacks last nite.

    Day 31-01/31: 174 Missed having a 'proper' supper; was late with friends but binged when I got home at 11.

    Day 32-02/01: 173.8

    Day 33-, Friday 02/02: 172.4

    Week 5 Goal: would be delighted to see 172.?
    Week 5 actual weight: 172.4
    Challenge accumulated Wt change: -2 😊
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,169 Member
    Okay, so I need some help here.

    What is on my mind: As a diabetic I want to protect my kidneys (protein is tough on them). However, as an older person over 60 and someone trying to lose weight, I want to protect my muscle.

    When I google my recommended protein intake, all the calculators and manual mathematical calculations put me at about 65 or 66 grams per day. That seems low to me and so very easy to reach. And yet I read all the posts on so many challenges where people are eating protein bars, drinking protein shakes etc. trying to reach their goals. I'm confused. Even Harvard Medical School is recommending 65 gr per my weight.

    I would love it if those of you that have time will chime in on this for me. I'm looking for your opinions as well as your knowledge and/or experience with it. I need to know if I should tweak my macros. Right now I have mine set for 25% which gives me grams that are often much higher than the recommendations.

    Thanks for any help you guys can give. I am posting this on a couple of my challenges and look forward to any and all responses.

    Donna
  • noynoyavery
    noynoyavery Posts: 371 Member
    Start 83kg
    Challenge sw 82kg
    Week 1 80.8kg
    Week 2 80.3kg
    Week 3 79.4kg
    Week 4 78.9kg

    Day 29-01/29--Not weighing as away from home, in a basic hotel. Had a nice day yesterday, went to the cinema then saw a comedian, had a naughty day eating, but did manage my steps still. Did not opt for full English breakfast had continental, still pastries but also fruit. This is my normal idea now 95 percent perfect healthy 5 percent "treat". Working well for me and I don't feel I'm missing anything.

    Day 30-01/30-- 79kg Had a wobbly day, as in why do I bother nothings happening really. But it actually is, I didn't get obese in one day, I'm not going to get healthy in one day either. Probably feeling this way after two days of not brilliant food choices. Dinner was healthy though.

    Day 31-01/31--78.5kg

    Day 32-02/01--78.4kg below goal . Think this month from next week I'll start looking at my carb intake..Alas as my kidneys excreat protein I can't eat very high protein amounts as they won't filter it. Think I'll just swap my carbs for a low carb sub.

    Day 33-02/02--78.0kg and teeter tottering between a lower measurement. Son was in a rta today, he's fine thankfully but it makes me realise just how much I have turned to food for comfort. Wondering how other people deal with stress and high emotions.

    Day 34-02/03--

    Day 35-02/04--

    Week 5 Goal 78.5kg
  • ptitejeanne
    ptitejeanne Posts: 2,055 Member
    Hi! I’m Jeanne!
    I’m 47. Live in eastern Canada 🇨🇦
    This is my 3rd 100 day challenge.
    It’s working for me, so here I go again…
    Any amount going down is a win for me.

    Day 01-01/01-- 157.8
    Day 02-01/02-- 156.6
    Day 03-01/03-- 157.6
    Day 04-01/04-- 158.6
    Day 05-01/05-- 157.2
    Day 06-01/06-- 157.4
    Day 07-01/07-- 159.6

    Week 1 Goal Wt: 155.0
    Week 1 actual : 159.6
    Total ➕1️⃣.8️⃣

    Day 08-01/08-- 159.6
    Day 09-01/09-- 157.6
    Day 10-01/10-- 157.6
    Day 11-01/11-- 158.2
    Day 12-01/12-- 159.0
    Day 13-01/13-- 157.8
    Day 14-01/14--157.0

    Week 2 Goal wt: 155.0
    Week 2 actual wt: 158.8
    Total ➕1️⃣.0️⃣

    Day 15-01/15-- 158.8
    Day 16-01/16-- 157.4
    Day 17-01/17-- 157.2
    Day 18-01/18-- 158.2
    Day 19-01/19-- 158.8
    Day 20-01/20-- 159.8
    Day 21-01/21-- 159.8

    Week 3 Goal wt: 155.0
    Week 3 actual wt: 161.2
    Total ➕3️⃣.4️⃣

    Day 15-01/22-- 161.2
    Day 16-01/23-- 159.8
    Day 17-01/24-- 159.8
    Day 18-01/25-- 159.4
    Day 19-01/26-- 159.0
    Day 20-01/27-- 160.4
    Day 21-01/28-- 161.8

    Week 4 Goal wt: 155.0
    Week 4 actual wt: 157.8
    Total 🟰 same

    Day 22-01/29-- 157.8
    Day 23-01/30-- 157.8
    Day 24-01/31-- 157.4
    Day 25-02/01-- 157.4
    Day 26-02/02-- 158.2 ⬅️⬅️
    Day 2️⃣3️⃣3️⃣
    Day 27-02/03--
    Day 28-02/04--

    Week 5 Goal wt: 155.0
    Week 5 actual wt:
    Total

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  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,169 Member
    noynoyavery wrote: »
    Start 83kg
    Challenge sw 82kg


    Day 33-02/02--78.0kg and teeter tottering between a lower measurement. Son was in a rta today, he's fine thankfully but it makes me realise just how much I have turned to food for comfort. Wondering how other people deal with stress and high emotions.

    @noynoyavery What does rta stand for? I'm assuming the a stands for accident and I'm very glad to hear he will be okay.
  • tinathescreamer
    tinathescreamer Posts: 610 Member
    @deepwoodslady . I too am in my 60s, tho not diabetic, and have been recommended a similar protein amount. I go with what the experts say and ignore all the "health" and "fitness" "coaches". Why? Because you don't have to have any qualifications to call yourself a coach - so many of them don't really know about proper nutrition. Also, they tend to be young and good looking, which gets them lots of young followers, but they haven't lived long enough to experience the down side of their often extreme diets. Professional nutritionists have access to over a hundred years of studies, and are interested in long term health, not just looking buff Professionals know which studies are valid, those of us without a background in nutrition science are prone to be influenced by popular diet books, sensational news media articles, and above all, advertising. Think how many diet trends we've seen come and go in our 60 plus years = low fat, low carb, food combining, gluten free, rice diet, sugar free diet, high fiber, high ptotein, vegan, now carnivore etc. etc. Someone brings out a new diet book which relies heavily on a few cherry picked studies. All diet books tell you that it's not your fault you're overweight, diets don't work, and calories in calories out isn't true - they sell you by telling you what you want to hear. They all assure you you can eat all the food you love on their "lifestyle eating plan" (it's not a diet!). They demonise one particular food, eg fat, sugar, meat, dairy. If you omit that, they tell you, you can eat all you want of the other foods and they won't make you fat!. The media latches onto it because it's new and different to the boring same old advice offered by nutritionists - moderate foods high in fat and sugar, plenty of fruit and veggies, enough protein and complex carbs- and it gains a load of publicity. Then the food manufacturers jump on board and start churning out what are essentially cookies. They may have the words "contains oat fiber" "plant protein" "gluten free" "healthy fat" or whatever's currently in vogue, but trust me, they're cookies. And if you look at the calorie count on the nutrition facts label, it has just as many calories as a regular cookie. The food manufacturers know what people like to eat, and it's cookies. And thanks to the "halo effect" - people thinking this is good for me and the calories don't count, they eat the whole darn packet! And gain weight. Until the pendulum swings in the opposite direction - a new diet book comes along which claims all the previous research was wrong, here's the new gen, so let's all throw the baby out with the bathwater, forget all that we previously did, and do the complete opposire ..... do I hear bugles in the distance? It's the 7th Food Manufacturers' Cavalry arriving with new cookies specially formulated for the new diet! Advertised all over the media - get some now! I woldn't be surprised to learn it's really the cookie makers who are writing all the diet books and funding studies that "prove" what they want to sell us is the magic ingredient that will make us healthy andslim.

    Phew! that was a long rant. Shorter version - track calories. The feedback will show you which are the high calorie foods, so reduce consumption of those (hint - it's those high in both sugar and fat) All foods except refined sugar and fat contain some protein, so ignore the reductionists who try to categories foods as macro nutrients (Pizza? Eek! it's carbs - don't touch! Reality - it also contains fat and protein. If you don't eat it, or have carrot sticks instead, it's not some magic science of avoiding carbs - IT'S BECAUSE YOU TOOK IN LESS CALORIES! Try to stick consistently to the suggested calorie limit, ignore the suggested percentages of macro nutrients and concentrate on meeting the total grams of protein recommended for you by the doctor/nutritionist who is qualified to treat diabetes. As you say, it won't be hard to meet - I do so regularly and I don't eat much meat - and I certainly don't take protein supplements! If you look at food items like eg a cup of oatmeal, you will be surprised to see it contains several grams of protein - all those little bits add to the daily total. For the rest, I eat plenty of veggies and beans to meet the suggested fiber intake, and check the reports once a week to see I'm getting enough vitamins and minerals.
  • Ladytuesday
    Ladytuesday Posts: 114 Member
    100 day challenge #118 (my first)
    SW: 199 lbs
    GW: 150 lbs

    Day 01- 07-01/01—no weight
    Week 1 Goal:
    Week 1 actual weight:

    Day 08 – 12 -01/08—no weight
    Day 13-01/13—199 lbs. New beginning.
    Day 14-01/14—199 lbs
    Week 2 Goal:
    Week 2 actual weight:

    Day 15-01/15—199 lbs
    Day 16-01/16--199 lbs
    Day 17-01/17-- 195 lbs
    Day 18-01/18--195 lbs
    Day 19-01/19—192 lbs
    Day 20-01/20--189.4 lbs
    Day 21-01/21—189.4 lbs
    Week 3 Goal: 197 lbs
    Week 3 actual weight: 189.4 lbs

    Day 22-01/22— 187.8 lbs
    Day 23-01/23—189.2 lbs
    Day 24-01/24—187.8 lbs
    Day 25-01/25—186.9 lbs
    Day 26-01/26—186.9 lbs
    Day 27-01/27—186.9 lbs
    Day 28-01/28—186.5 lbs
    Week 4 Goal: 187 lbs
    Week 4 actual weight: 186.5 lbs (lost 2.9 lbs)

    Day 29-01/29—186.2 lbs
    Day 30-01/30—184.9 lbs
    Day 31-01/31—184.3 lbs
    Day 32-02/01—186.1 lbs
    Day 33-02/02—184.5 lbs
    Day 34-02/03—186.1 lbs
    Day 35-02/04--

    Week 5 Goal: 184 lbs
    Week 5 actual weight:


    Day 36-02/05--
    Day 37-02/06--
    Day 38-02/07--
    Day 39-02/08--
    Day 40-02/09--
    Day 41-02/10--
    Day 42-02/11--

    Week 6 Goal:
    Week 6 actual weight:

    Non-Scale Mini Goals
    🚰 Drink 64 oz. of water/day ✅
    🚴🏻‍♀️ Cardio Daily ✅
    🏋🏻‍♀️ Strength training (mini) Every day ✅
    🥬/🍓 3-5 servings of fruit /veggies/day ❌
    🏃🏻‍♀️ 5000 steps per day ❌ ( 680 steps)
    No sodas ✅
    No chocolate ✅
    Intermittent fasting 16:8 ✅
    📝 Log Daily ✅
    🥗 Stay under my calorie range ❌
    Vitamins Daily ❌
  • noynoyavery
    noynoyavery Posts: 371 Member
    Rta means road traffic accident, sorry not sure how to tag someone. He's good and we had a lot of kindness from strangers. Humans can be really amazing.


    Start 83kg
    Challenge sw 82kg
    Week 1 80.8kg
    Week 2 80.3kg
    Week 3 79.4kg
    Week 4 78.9kg

    Day 29-01/29--Not weighing as away from home, in a basic hotel. Had a nice day yesterday, went to the cinema then saw a comedian, had a naughty day eating, but did manage my steps still. Did not opt for full English breakfast had continental, still pastries but also fruit. This is my normal idea now 95 percent perfect healthy 5 percent "treat". Working well for me and I don't feel I'm missing anything.

    Day 30-01/30-- 79kg Had a wobbly day, as in why do I bother nothings happening really. But it actually is, I didn't get obese in one day, I'm not going to get healthy in one day either. Probably feeling this way after two days of not brilliant food choices. Dinner was healthy though.

    Day 31-01/31--78.5kg

    Day 32-02/01--78.4kg below goal . Think this month from next week I'll start looking at my carb intake..Alas as my kidneys excreat protein I can't eat very high protein amounts as they won't filter it. Think I'll just swap my carbs for a low carb sub.

    Day 33-02/02--78.0kg and teeter tottering between a lower measurement. Son was in a rta today, he's fine thankfully but it makes me realise just how much I have turned to food for comfort. Wondering how other people deal with stress and high emotions.

    Day 34-02/03--78.02kg

    Day 35-02/04--

    Week 5 Goal 78.5kg
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  • judefit1
    judefit1 Posts: 1,052 Member
    100 day challenge #118 (my first)
    SW: 146.2
    GW: 130-132
    Wk 1 EW: 142.6
    Wk 2 EW: 141.4
    Wk 3 EW: 140.2
    Wk 4 EW: 139.2

    weeks 1-4:
    Week 1 Goal: 145.2
    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
    Loss: 3.6 lbs

    Week 2 Goal: under 142
    Day 08-01/08--142.6 (back to my pre-holiday weight. Let the games begin!)

    Day 09-01/09–142.2

    Day 10-01/10-- 141.4

    Day 11-01/11-- 141.4

    Day 12-01/12-- 141.4

    Day 13-01/13-- 142.2

    Day 14-01/14-- 141.4
    Week 2 Goal: under 142
    Week 2 actual Weight: 141.4
    Loss: 1.2 lbs

    Week 3 Goal: maintain through mini-vacation
    Day 15-01/15– 141.4

    Day 16-01/16-- 140.8

    Day 17-01/17-- 140.8

    Day 18-01/18-- 140.8

    Day 19-01/19-- 140.8- away, travel scale, maintained day 1

    Day 20-01/20-- 140.6

    Day 21-01/21-- 140.2- away, loss again!
    Week 3 Goal: 140.8
    Week 3 actual weight: 140.2
    Loss: 1.2 lbs

    Week 4 Goal: 139.8
    Day 22-01/22--141- last vacation day, bump is no surprise!

    Day 23-01/23–140.8

    Day 24-01/24-- 140.8

    Day 25-01/25--140.8... bored with this number.

    Day 26-01/26--140.0

    Day 27-01/27-- 140.6 (friday night out)

    Day 28-01/28-- 139.2
    Week 4 Goal: 139.8
    Week 4 actual weight: 139.2
    Loss: 1.8lbs
    Week 5 Goal: under 139
    Day 29-01/29--139.2

    Day 30-01/30--139.2

    Day 31-01/31-- 139.2 (full month done! woohoo!)

    Day 32-02/01-- 138.6

    Day 33-02/02-- 139.2

    Day 34-02/03--138.6

    Day 35-02/04--

    Week 5 Goal: under 139
    Week 5 actual weight:
  • jennysweet58
    jennysweet58 Posts: 246 Member
    jennysweet58 wrote: »
    Hi I'm Jenny from the Bronx, NY - 59 years old, 5' 6", and have struggled my whole life with food. I was already at my top weight and then gained another 20 pounds during the pandemic that I am proud to say that I finally dropped during the last challenge! My initial goal is 175 – a weight where I feel healthy and fit in my clothes again –but who knows, I may decide to go lower since this plan is working so well for me. I’ll see how I feel once I get there….WHICH I WILL!!! (It is so great after struggling for so many years to simply KNOW I WILL GET THERE!!)
    For anyone interested, I’m doing Intermittent Fasting, with an eating window between 2pm and 9pm. I’ve been following the Fast800 plan with low-carb / Mediterranean-style diet, and have recently started loosening the reins on the weekends (what they’d call the 2:5 plan I think?) I also aim for moderate exercise and a yoga stretch 6 days a week- I do Burpee Girl Youtube workouts and yoga stretches using the Down Dog app.
    Day 01-01/01: 183.4 - I missed weighing in during the last week of the last challenge because of holiday craziness, and given I gained during the holiday week I am posting my lowest weight here so that I’m accurately tracking my overall weight loss.

    Day 02-01/02: skipped - first day back on track after a week of debauchery

    Day 03-01/03: 188.8 – Burpee Girl cardio/weight workout & yoga stretch, and first day stepping on the scale…it could be worse! Onward & downward!
    Day 04-01/04 – skipped – had a follow-up sonogram that turned out to be clear, so good news! Walked to and from the subway through the park for my exercise, and remembered there was a time in my life not so long ago I wasn’t able to do this because of my knee issues. Starting the year out with gratitude!

    Day 05-01/05: 184.6 – Yay! A nice water whoosh! It’s thrilling to be almost back to my lowest weight so quickly. It’s always a struggle to “start” again but by Day 3 or 4 I feel so good!!! Did a longer BP workout alternating cardio & weights, those are my favorites – plus a nice stretch.

    Day 06-01/06

    Day 07-01/07--

    WEEK 1 LOSS OR GAIN 1.2 pound gain
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.2 pound gain

    Day 08-01/08: 185.4 – Just did a BG 30 min tabata cardio / standing abs workout plus 20 min yoga stretch , and I’m definitely feeling the difference being able to go deeper into stretches as my belly slowly gets out of my way. I did some yummy food prep yesterday – made rainbow salad for DH’s lunches, then a cauliflower rice / mushroom “risotto” with chopped broccoli for my dinners that is so delicious I’ve been making it the past 3 weeks, I am obsessed! And also made a version of turkey chili that is 90% veggies and is now going to go into my rotation for lunches, I was almost shocked it came out so well. Both are big hearty servings with just over 200 calories each…ready for the week!

    Day 09-01/09: 183.4 – ok, back to pre-holiday weight. Time to break new ground! Did a BG 20 min strength workout and 10 min yoga stretch – enough to calm down the stress and anxiety I have over a situation with my daughter…so hard to figure out how to help adult children struggling with mental health issues, and then I’m stressed because I feel like I’m falling behind at work trying to help…think I have at least an initial solution though so time to get on with my day.

    Day 10-01/10: 183.6 – Do you ever wake up and just “feel” skinnier? Like you can suck your stomach in and it makes a difference? Ha ha -that’s how I was feeling this morning, and did a slightly higher intensity 30 min BG kickboxing/standing abs workout and a 15 min yoga stretch. I swear the yoga app (Down Dog) seems to know what I need to stretch, as my thighs were a little sore from all the squats yesterday and today’s stretch really worked them out – while yesterday I needed more upper body and it was right on track again! Because I was feeling skinny I took my measurements today – it’s been a month since the last time, and once again I was measuring over and over bc I couldn’t believe I lost an inch and a half on my hips, and half inch from my waist!! These numbers are getting down to ones I haven’t seen in close to 5 years, it’s really exciting!! I have a journal I started last January with weights & measurements, so I’m just re-using those same calendars for my new entries…seeing the old numbers amid the new is a stark reminder to see how far I’ve come, and to never go back!!!

    Day 11-01/11: 182.0 – Hurray! Finally into new territory after the holidays – this also is officially 45 pounds down for me! Five more pounds till my first goal (that I’ve had for at least 5 years and never made .) Did a nice 25 min BG tabata workout and 15 min stretch.

    Day 12-01/12: 182.0 – this will be my final weight of the week, since I don’t weigh on weekends. Happy with this result!
    Day 13-01/13: skipped – today will do a pool workout with the hubby, food shopping and food prep. I am going to do the exact same food prep as last week because it was delicious!! Also I tend to go in phases, eating one meal for a long while and then transitioning to something else…for now I am loving my (mostly veggie) turkey chili, and my “faux” mushroom risotto with cauliflower rice. My freezer is still stocked with Eggroll in a Bowl and turkey zucchini noodle soup so I am in good shape!!

    Day 14-01/14: skipped

    WEEK 2 LOSS OR GAIN - 2.6 pound loss
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.4 pound loss


    Day 15-01/15: skipped, went out to a local brewery with the husband, drank wine, ate fried food and got into a big fight…such a bummer! And the fight continued through the rest of the day…
    Day 16-01/16: skipped – and then even after we sort of made up in the morning I continued the pity party the whole next day, deciding that bingeing was the perfect partner to wallowing in sadness and depression…
    Day 17-01/17: skipped – and then woke up this morning determined not to let all my hard work slip away. I did a great workout/stretch and got back on track…man oh man, that binge monster is always lurking, ready to pounce! But I know as long as I don’t let it turn into weeks I can right the ship fairly quickly. We’ll see if it results in a gain for the week…work has been a little nuts so my routine is all screwed up!

    Day 18-01/18: 184.2 - to be expected. Hopefully will get a dip down tomorrow so I don't have to end the week with an accumulated gain, fingers crossed I at least hit my original start weight...I really need to buckle down. I've made great progress and I have to be really careful not to allow myself to begin unraveling it!

    Day 19-01/19: 182.8 – ok, I’ll take it! A gain for the week but at least still an accumulated loss. I tried a new workout this morning – getfitwithrick on youtube – there was a 30 minute body combat one that caught my eye, I used to LOVE body combat I find it so motivating! But it did solidify that I prefer workouts without commentary (like my usual burpeegirl on youtube) –he has some no commentary music-only ones that maybe I’ll give a try when I feel the need to mix things up. I find I am so curmudgeonly in my old age and hate the constant chatter and laughing at their own jokes that most videos have! Bah humbug! Ha ha

    Day 20-01/20--

    Day 21-01/21--

    WEEK 3 LOSS OR GAIN : 0.8 gain
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0.6 loss
    Day 22-01/22: 183.4 – a smaller than expected bump up from the weekend, and I have that “skinny & fit” feeling this morning, so I have a good feeling about getting a good loss this week and finally getting past that holiday hump! Did a 30 min BG kickboxing/abs workout and a great yoga stretch. I tried on a dress I bought during a trip to New Orleans in February 2020, right before the world stopped – it was a little small for me then but I was “sure” I’d lose weight and would be able to wear it that summer…well, we all know the end to that story don’t we? The tags are still on that dress, and something made me try it on this morning – and it fit! It’s a wrap dress so will look better if I’m a little smaller but I could wear that damn thing tomorrow if I wanted to! (But I won’t because it’s very low cut and summery, ha ha) I made a couple of new soups this weekend for lunches – a spicy cabbage & turkey sausage and an Italian wedding soup using 99% FF ground turkey for the meatballs. The 99% FF works well for the ‘faux’ turkey sausage in the first one but not so great in meatballs, they need more fat – but till ok. It’s fun to try new recipes but both of these I had to doctor up a lot because they needed much more spices than the recipe called for…so I feel kind of “meh” about them both but it’s good to switch up my lunches in any case! I have an Asian Mushroom soup I want to make too (this one I know I like) but I have to make room in my freezer, I got a little too ambitious with all my food prep this weekend!
    Day 23-01/23: 182.6 – That’s right scale, keep it moving…let’s get rid of this weekend water weight and see where we are tomorrow! I was feeling energized this morning and did a longer than usual BG metabolic cardio/weights workout, though was careful to modify when needed. I love these kind of workouts with the lighter weights and compound moves, they remind me of the old-school “Firm” videos I used to love. I’m so conscious these days of feeling fit, strong and flexible (I mean in comparison to where I was a year ago- not that I’m ripped or anything ha ha). It’s kind of freeing as I get older to simply focus on health and function (my bikini days are long gone ;) ) and after spending the past few years hobbled by multiple injuries (made worse by my own unhealthy eating and lack of exercise) it feels so amazing to be able to MOVE.
    Day 24-01/24: 181.0 – Ok well that was lower than expected, if that holds till the end of the week I’ll be thrilled! I have a birthday next weekend and if I could celebrate it in a new decade I would feel so accomplished...did a BG cardio/body weight toning tabata workout & yoga stretch, and ready to make today a good one!
    Day 25-01/25: 180.8 – very happy yesterday’s number wasn’t a fluke! Had a great BG 30 minute metabolic cardio/weights workout & yoga stretch. I’ve also been enjoying my Italian Wedding Soup for lunches more than I thought I would! One thing I like about making my own is that I can control the salt and also have a gigantic serving size, which helps my brain feel “fed.” It would probably be better to train my brain not to feel deprived at a smaller serving size, but one thing at a time. ;)
    Day 26-01/26: 180.2 – So close to a new decade! But it will have to wait until next week, as this is my final weigh-in for this week and I expect a bump up after the weekend. But I feel accomplished, calm and happy about having a solid week with good progress, finally shaking off that holiday yo yoing! Did a sweaty BG HIIT tabata workout this morning, I really love those short 20 second intervals…no time to get bored!
    Day 27-01/27--skipping
    Day 28-01/28--skipping
    WEEK 4 LOSS OR GAIN: 2.6 pounds lost
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 3.2 pounds lost

    Day 29-01/29: 182.0 – to be expected after a more-indulgent-than-usual weekend with football food yesterday…I made 2 ingredient pretzel bites (just self-rising flour and nonfat greek yogurt, and dipped in a melty Laughing Cow cheddar triangle - they taste so good! But I had way too many) and also turkey burger sliders and air-fryed French fries. So. Darn. Yum. Back to weekday strictness! I still expect to break into a new decade this week, let’s see how it goes. I prepped some spicy Asian Mushroom Soup for lunches and did a variation of my cauliflower rice/mushroom risotto adding some “faux” turkey sausage (99%FF ground turkey with spices) to the mix. I also have spaghetti squash /spiralized zucchini for some “pasta” dinners with boca crumbles - like a faux Bolognese. So many “fauxs” ha ha! But it’s all tasty to me, and saves more calories for my true love, the grated pecorino romano cheese. That’s all I need to be happy. :) This morning I did a BG kickboxing workout with 1 pound cardio gloves, and a good stretch. On to a new week!
    Day 30-01/30: 181.0 – on my way down…hopefully will break new ground by Thursday? Did a cardio/weights workout & yoga stretch, feeling strong.
    Day 31-01/31: 179.8 – AHHHH! New low, new decade – less than 5 pounds away from my original goal!! I definitely will want to go 10 lower than that but am going to pause and celebrate the first one for sure!!! 2 more pounds and I can celebrate 50 pounds down...it’s my reward for sticking to my guns and getting a quick workout & stretch in this morning even though work is breathing down my neck. :#
    Day 32-02/01: 180.4 – The scale is toying with me! But the good news is I tried on a pair of jeans I haven’t worn in 4 years, and they fit like a glove!! We’re seeing friends I haven’t seen in a long time, so it will feel good to sport them tomorrow!
    Day 33-02/02: 179.2 – ok then, back into the new decade and can record a loss for the week!
    Day 34-02/03:skipping - Happy Birthday to me! Last year of the 50’s…DH and I went to dinner with friends we haven’t seen in close to 3 years, so it was really fun to reconnect and wear my “new”old jeans! I saw a journal entry from this time last year (journaling was one of the many things I tried that didn’t stick) and I thought I’d share:

    To my Future Self…who will you be?
    My future self is relaxed.
    My future self is wearing clothes I haven’t worn in years.
    My future self is sleeping wonderfully!
    My future self feels free.
    My future self exists in a space where I am not “on” or “off” – not failing or succeeding – I am simply healthy most of the time and not worrying about the rest.

    And guess what? I AM THAT FUTURE SELF! Well…Still working on the last one a little bit but what a great feeling to start my birthday! :) Thank you for this challenge, it really has helped me get to this place I secretly didn’t think I would ever actually achieve.
    Day 35-02/04: skipping

    WEEK 5 LOSS OR GAIN: 1 pound lost
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 4.2 pounds lost

  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,891 Member
    deepwoodslady wrote: »
    Okay, so I need some help here.

    What is on my mind: As a diabetic I want to protect my kidneys (protein is tough on them). However, as an older person over 60 and someone trying to lose weight, I want to protect my muscle.

    When I google my recommended protein intake, all the calculators and manual mathematical calculations put me at about 65 or 66 grams per day. That seems low to me and so very easy to reach. And yet I read all the posts on so many challenges where people are eating protein bars, drinking protein shakes etc. trying to reach their goals. I'm confused. Even Harvard Medical School is recommending 65 gr per my weight.

    I would love it if those of you that have time will chime in on this for me. I'm looking for your opinions as well as your knowledge and/or experience with it. I need to know if I should tweak my macros. Right now I have mine set for 25% which gives me grams that are often much higher than the recommendations.

    Thanks for any help you guys can give. I am posting this on a couple of my challenges and look forward to any and all responses.

    Donna

    I am sure that you will get lots of responses Donna.
    I have heard a few say that they can't have too much protein.
    Vegetarian and Vegan people seem to be able to maintain muscle mass, mind you they are getting their protein from other sources besides flesh foods.

    Sounds to me like you have done your homework and 65g seems to be the consensus.

    Add in some more muscle building activity into your day?

    As for your going to bed earlier to avoid very late night snacking. Well, if it is Netflix it doesn't really matter what time it is when you want to watch it? Seems like the earlier to bed netted you a couple of pounds lost. Food for thought?
    I feel like you will very soon be back into the 170s : - )

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