Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 250
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Super Bowl Sunday!!!!
Hubbie will be watching the game.
I will enjoy hours of uninterrupted time to myself.10 -
SW RND 250 241.6
2/6 242.4 / Back home after our whirlwind trip. Worked today and still not home for the night. Need to get things in order for these upcoming 10 days.
2/7 239 / First day back to work yesterday. Ate 2/3 meals out but made reasonable choices. Steps still low- aim to fix that today.
2/8 234.2 / Big whoosh of the trip and TOM weight gain. Chinese food dinner with friends tonight.
2/9 235.6 TGIF! Looking forward to getting home after work and having some me time. Hubby is curling.. I hope to get on the Peloton. I do have a longish walk home after work as I'm going to take the bus so we'll see how I fare.
2/10 234.2 / Felt lazy last night so I took it easy. I'd gotten over 10K steps and I didn't feel like doing more. Dentist today.
2/11 235.6 / The laziness has continued and some self-sabotage in the eating department last night. Trying not to beat myself up.
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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
Round 247: 164.7 lbs (+6.2)
Round 248: 162.9 lbs (-1.8)
Round 249: 163.6 lbs (+0.7)
I gained weight last round so I will see how this round goes before deciding on whether to reevaluate what I am doing. I am eating 3 meals a day with no snacks and getting at least 22 active minutes in per day. I stopped counting calories last round and that is probably the problem. I feel the way I am eating at the moment is more sustainable but it is probably more of a maintenance strategy.
SW RND 250: 163.6 lbs
2/6: 163.6 lbs
2/7: 163.8 lbs
2/8: 162.0 lbs I have no idea where the whoosh came from. I have done nothing different from the last round where I gained. The scale moves in mysterious ways. If I maintain this weight until the end of this challenge I will be happy but I know the scale can go up just as easily.
2/9: 161.4 lbs I decided to skip breakfast and have 2 larger meals instead of 3. I know I was going to wait until the end of this round before reevaluating but I was just curious about whether I would actually miss breakfast or not. I did feel hungry at lunch time which I usually don't feel if I have breakfast. But after lunch I felt very satisfied. I am not sure if I will do it longer term. I will give it a go a few times before I decide.
2/10: 161.6 lbs Pizza night and I stuck to my pre-planned amount. We got given a massive pumpkin and I told the kids I would use some to make strudel and the rest to make soup. So I need to factor in eating some strudel today.
2/11: 162.9 lbs It was a tiring day and I ended up eating all the things including strudel and cookies. Now to spend the rest of the challenge trying to get back to where I was yesterday!
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Hi, I'm Charissa
Thank you, QuiltingJaine, for keeping us focused in 2024!
So here we go 2024... my motto -
🏋🏾♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
Goals this round:
- Tracking/Under Calorie Budget 🍎
- Macros - hit Protein ✅
- Water - 64oz minimum 💧
- Closing my rings M-F🚶🏽
This round is even more critical than the last one. I went up .8 which really should not have occurred.... I expect the .8 and more to come off fairly quickly. Then there's our anniversary 2/7 and Superbowl weekend. We will wait to go to dinner on Saturday... I can work with dinner. I need to plan for some healthy snacks for Superbowl. The day is usually filled with yummy junk food and I can't afford it this round.
Stats and Previous Rounds63 y/o female
OSW 2022-03 230.3
1SW 2023-01 221.8
1SW 2024-01 223.4
HW: 230.3
CW: 217.2 as of 2/5/2024
2023 Round History2023 EOY Results = 1.6 Gain2024 Round History
Round 210/1 SW: 221.8 EW: 220.6 Loss 1.2 Total Loss 1.2 (01/02/2023)
Round 211/2 SW: 220.6 EW: 218.6 Loss 2.0 Total Loss 3.2
Round 212/3 SW: 218.6 EW: 216.6 Loss 2.0 Total Loss 5.2
Round 213/4 SW: 216.6 EW: 219.8 Gain -3.2 Total Loss 2.0 Yikes!
Round 214/5 SW: 219.8 EW: 219.4 Loss 0.4 Total Loss 2.4
Round 215/6 SW: 219.4 EW: 216.9 Loss 2.5 Total Loss 4.9
Round 216/7 SW: 216.9 EW: 219.5 Gain -2.6 Total Loss 2.3
Round 217/8 SW: 219.5 EW: 217.4 Loss 2.1 Total Loss 4.4
Round 218/9 SW: 217.4 EW: 221.7 Gain -2.6 Total Loss .1
Round 219/10 SW: 221.7 EW: 220.9 Loss 0.8 Total Loss .9
Round 220/11 SW: 220.9 EW: 218.9 Loss 2.0 Total Loss 2.9
Round 221/12 SW: 218.9 EW: 213.4 Loss 5.5 Total Loss 8.4
Round 222/13 SW: 213.4 EW: 216.9 Gain 3.5 Total Loss 4.9
Round 223/14 SW: 216.9 EW: 214.5 Loss 2.4 Total Loss 7.3
Round 224/15 SW: 214.5 EW: 214.0 Loss 0.5 Total Loss 7.8
Round 225/16 SW: 214.0 EW: 213.6 Loss 0.4 Total Loss 8.2
Round 226/17 SW: 213.6 EW: 214.7 Gain 1.1 Total Loss 7.1
Round 227/18 SW: 214.7 EW: 212.7 Loss 2.0 Total Loss 9.1
Round 228/19 SW: 212.7 EW: 213.8 Gain 1.1 Total Loss 8.00 * Holiday, 6 days vac- last home weigh in
Round 229/20 SW: 213.8 EW: 215.2 Gain 1.4 Total Loss 6.6 A bit of a setback
Round 230/21 SW: 215.2 EW: 213.8 Loss 1.4 Total Loss 8.0 simply lost what I gained
Round 231/22 SW: 213.8 EW: 215.1 Gain 1.4 Total Loss 6.7
Round 232/23 SW: 215.1 EW: 215.1 Loss 0.0 Total Loss 6.7
Round 233/24 SW: 215.1 EW: 217.4 Gain 2.3 Total Loss 4.4
Round 234/25 SW: 217.4 EW: 214.7 Loss 2.7 Total Loss 7.1
Round 235/26 SW: 214.7 EW: 214.5 Loss .2 Total Loss 7.3
Round 236/27 SW: 214.7 EW: 216.0 Gain 1.3 Total Loss 6.0
Round 237/28 SW: 216.0 EW: 217.4 Gain 1.4 Total Loss 4.4
Round 238/29 SW: 217.4 EW: 214.6 Loss 2.8 Total Loss 7.2
Round 239/30 SW: 214.6 EW: 216.8 Gain 2.2 Total Loss 5.0
Round 240/31 SW: 216.8 EW: 216.8 Gain 0.0 Total Loss 5.0 ~ Vacation and didn't weigh so just going to leave it here even though its not right🙂
Round 241/32 SW: 216.8 EW: 220.2 Gain 3.4 Total Loss 1.6 at least I know why....
Round 242/33 SW: 220.2 Can't find my scale and totally missed reporting this round
Round 243/34 SW: 220.2 EW: 216.4 Loss 3.8 Total Loss 5.4 .
Round 244/35 SW: 216.4 EW: 218.8 Gain 2.4 Total Loss 3.0 .
Round 245/36 SW: 218.8 EW: 223.4 Gain 4.6Total Gain 1.6 .2024 YTD Results = 4.4 LossGoal Weight
I restarted my counter for 2024 since 2023 was basically a wash ....
TTLY = This time last year
Round 246/37 SW: 223.4 EW: 219 Loss 4.4 Total loss 4.4 .
Round 247/38 SW: 219 EW: 218.4 Loss 0.6 Total loss 5.0. TTLY 3.2.
Round 248/39 SW: 218.4 EW: 216.4 Loss 2.0 Total loss 7.0 TTLY 5.2.
Round 249/40 SW: 216.4 EW: 217.2 Gain 0.8 Total loss 6.2 TTLY 2.0.Goal Weight #1 213 Achieved on:
Goal Weight #2 203
Goal Weight #3 193
Goal Weight #4 183
Goal Weight #5 173
Goal Weight #6 163
Goal Weight #7 153
Goal Weight #8 143
🏋🏾♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
SW: 217.2 end of round 249
2/6 ⬇️216.8 🍎✅💧🚶🏽Good on all accounts. Expected a bit more ....
2/7 216.8 🍎✅💧🚶🏽
2/8 217.0 🍎✅💧🚶🏽Dinner out last night....
2/9 217.0 🍎✅💧🚶🏽 I have a feeling this round is not going to be productive. Just don't GAIN!!!
2/10 ⬇️ 217.4 🍎✅💧🚶🏽
2/11 DNW 🍎✅💧🚶🏽 Planned dinner out and Superbowl...its going to be ugly! I did go for a 2.75 mile walk on my rest day🙂. I will just get back on plan on Monday and maybe not look at he scale for a few days!
2/12 xxx.x 🍎✅💧🚶🏽 I don't expect this to be good
2/13 ⬇️ xxx.x 🍎✅💧🚶🏽
2/14 ⬇️ xxx.x 🍎✅💧🚶🏽
2/15 ⬇️ xxx.x 🍎✅💧🚶🏽
Thank you @jspecies11 and @Onewomanswalk and @judefit1
@pezhed ~ hope your preschooler and you are ok. Happy Birthday!
@sheilaBoneham ~ how did you do with Scrabble and snacks. Good strategy to eat a high protein lunch.
@Judefit1 ~ Very cool, your daughter performing on Broadway!
@_JeffreyD_~ Praying for you and your decision re your dad. Very difficult one.
@deepwoodslady ~ I just read something about how snacking does not curb the hunger, hence the reason we continue to snack. So your move to eat a low calorie/lower carb sandwhich looks like it was the right move!
@Onewomanswalk ~ Enjoy your time during the Superbowl!!
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HW: 194.7 (88.3 kg) April 25, 2020
SW WT RND 247: 180.6 (81.9 kg)
END WT RND 247: 177.4 (80.5 kg)
END WT RND 248: 175.1 (79.4 kg)
END WT RND 249: 173.4 (78.7 kg)
2/6- 173.5 I weighed and logged but forgot to post.
2/7- 173.1 Monthly coffee with a friend night. We schedule the 1st Wednesday of the month. It keeps us consistent and it's something to look forward to. I actually don't drink coffee so it's hot chocolate and a warm chocolate chip cookie night for me. Tonight I skipped the hot chocolate and just had the cookie.
2/8- 171.7 I had easy dinner tonight: Stouffer's meat lovers lasagna. Not sure how that will affect the scale.
2/9- 171.6 Late night tonight. But another good day.
2/10- 170.9 (77.5 kg) Pizza for dinner tonight and breakfast out this morning. I went over calories, but should still have a small deficit for the day.
2/11- 170.4 Husband and I hadn't eaten and were starving at 2 PM, so we opted to cook dinner then. Followed that by taking the dog for a walk, then going to Costco. 7:30 rolled around and neither of us were very hungry, so I had dessert, he had some edamame, and now we are relaxing the rest of the evening.
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Round 250 ● My Journey ~ round 6 ● Karla, 67y, 5'4"
* Journey SW 231 lb. * UGW 140 lb.
* Round 5 SW 217.4 lb. * EW 220 lb.
🙂Earlier this round...- (Day 61) Tu - 02/06 ✴ 217.4 lb. ~ Well, the ortho visit was somewhat encouraging, but again not. I have a joint effusion (fluid in the joint) and foreign bodies floating around. So, I got a Toradol injection and a dose pack of steroids, will rest and do stretches. I did manage to lose 3 lbs. since yesterday, Ha…Ha... water weight from the swelling in my knee.
- (Day 62) We - 02/07 ✴ 217.8 lb. ~ Lots of sitting today. I ate pretty well. Water intake was ugly. I know we will see the sun again and when we do I’ll forget about the winter doldrums like every other year. It helps to know it will happen and look towards the sun. That’s all I’ve got.
- (Day 63) Th - 02/08 ✴ 217.0 lb. ~ Long day, mentally tired.
- (Day 64) Fr - 02/09 ✴ 217 lb. ~ It’s been a long week. As with others here I have been struggling through this challenge. I don’t know if it’s the time of year, the weather, or am I hiding behind a fear of failure. What am I afraid of? Why am I self-sabotaging? I used to be thin, active, and healthy. I know part of it is aging; the kinks and pains grow, limiting physical activity. The thing is, in my mind, I see myself as young and healthy and thin… It’s just when I look in the mirror I realize that physically it is not true. So, if I want the exterior to match the interior, and I must REALLY want it, I cannot fall back on whining, excuses, over-eating, sitting around on my behind, and surfing the web. I must think about the choices I am making, look at the potential gains or losses, and be willing to get up and move. Oh, I’m a great planner I am, but the follow-through, it gets me. Sigh... Maybe not this time though...
- (Day 65) Sa - 02/10 ✴ 215.4 lb. ~ I’m accepting this weight drop, but I am not sure what to think. If it stays here I will celebrate and keep working, if not I will keep working. The goal for this round is 1.5 lb. loss (not water). I am behind on my projected loss at this point in the journey, adjustment is needed.
How, did I adjust? Out to dinner with Hubbie, it's a rare treat for us. We hit the Seafood Grill, it was so good, way over the limit in butter. I did have a good walk with lots of stairs, now the leg is up, and the ice machine is on. We’ll see what tomorrow brings…
🙂Todays thoughts...- (Day 66) Su - 02/11 ✴ 216.2 lb. ~ Today. Water? no, IM? no, Healthy foods? Yes
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Water Intake 60oz+ daily
[*] Healthy Eating (HE); fats, vegetables, fruits, high protein & fiber, 1450 kcal.
[*] Intentional Movement (IM) 30min daily; walking, strength, etc.
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65 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 250 (my 180th). Thank you @quiltingjaine for the new round, as always, so grateful.
Goals for this round; not going to set any numbers as I only self-sabotage when it looks like I’m getting there! So, again to weigh less at the end than the start and an NSV to keep resting heart rate under 50 (currently 49, but the norm for me used to be around 46-47), also no binge eating. For a last 7 days we are away with all the family, DS, DD, spouses, & DGC, so will be hard, but will endeavour to do my best. Have the use of an indoor swimming pool daily, sports court and local walks, so will utilise to best of my ability.
Good luck everyone for a successful round.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
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
End of round 247 – 142.6 (loss of 1.2 pounds)
End of round 248 – 143.6 (gain of 1 pound) 26.01.24
End of round 249 – 141.6 (2 pounds down) 05.02.24
SW RND 250 - Day, Weight, Comment
2/6 142 – 9.53 miles walked; all exercise calories plus eaten back. Had to find out a belt to help hold my jeans up yesterday.
2/7 142.8 – wrong direction!! 7.86 miles walked, 80% of exercise calories eaten back.
2/8 142.8 – 10.61 miles walked; 55% exercise calories eaten back.
2/9 142.8 – no structured walking; childminding little DGS. Today we travel to the large holiday home that we will share with DS, DD and their families; excited!! Will not be weighing for the rest of the round, but will aim to stay strong & not gain, can’t afford to gain anymore!! And I'll check in daily.
2/10 DNW - no structured walking yesterday, only hit 8822 steps, mixture of busy running errands and no window in the days rain, managed to go only 94 calories over. Holiday home is really lovely!
2/11. DNW - 11.05 miles walked, ⅔ of exercise calories eaten back.
2/12. DNW - 6.17 miles walked, all of exercise calories eaten back.
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👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!9 -
@jeffery_b - my heart goes out to you, we had to move my late father into a residential care home due to his dementia, he was physically very well, but started 'wandering' trying to get back home which for him was the address he had lived at when he was 5 years old, after numerous times of the police bringing him back after a caring member of the public being concerned for his welfare, or us going searching for him for hours at a time, we were forced into the unpleasant decision. It is heart breaking, it was not a pleasant transition for him, but then he wasn't happy in his actual home either 😪. But the truth of the matter was that we had to take comfort in the knowledge that he was safe & also because the care home was close to my home I was able to visit him daily. I hope that you and your family are able to make the best decision for your father given his circumstances, it is not easy 🤗 xx6
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Hope all you Superbowl fans are enjoying it, we personally are watching the Rugby Six Nations at the moment, come on England!!6
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Hi, Kelly here- 5'11" 56 yrs.
RND 248 End Weight-207.0
RND 249 End Weight-205.7
Goal this round is to lose 2 pounds and end up around 203.7
SW RND 250
2/6- 207.7 Right here is where fluid and medication related changes make me shirk the scale. I even skipped posting on this day and had to make myself go back in and put the darn weight into the graph. I haven't been eating anything I shouldn't, I weighed and re-weighed and took perfectly good batteries out of the scale and replaced them with newer perfectly good batteries. It just makes you feel defeated.
2/7- 206.6 A pound seems like a lot to lose overnight according to my bff but considering I jumped up two pounds the day before, I will take it. Fluid makes it hard to see what my actual progress is, and I do have better fitting clothing.
2/8- 206.2
2/9- 206.2
2/10-204.8
2/11- 205.1 Superbowl Sunday today- we watch more English Premier League but I might tune in for the half time show.
2/12- 205.1
2/13
2/14
2/1510 -
My goals :
Hit my daily water goal
Eat mindful
Workout 5 days/week
HW : 180
SW : 172.2
2/6 - 172.2
2/7 - 171.9
2/8 - 171.1
2/9 - 170.6
2/10-170.6
2/11-171.1
2/12-170.2
2/13
2/14
2/159 -
ust Give Me 10 Days Rnd 250 (my 5th)
previous rounds:SW Rnd 246: 147.0Goals this round:
SW Rnd 247: 143.4
SW Rnd 248: 140.8
SW Rnd 249: 140.6
SW Rnd 250: 137.2
Overall loss: 9.8 lbs since 1/1/24
* continue to be consistent in coming here and logging daily
* continue only planned snacks, minimal sugar and wine on special occasions
* be kind to myself and enjoy life!
* break 137 and never look back
2/6: 137.2
2/7: 136.8
2/8: 136.8
2/9: 136.8
2/10: 136.8
2/11: 138.6
2/12: 138.6
2/13:
2/14:
2/15:
2/12: I got out the travel scale to make sure that it's correct as I seem to go in "plateaus'- the scale says the same thing for days. Given this weekend with 3 days of potential food landmines, I'm very happy I didn't gain.9 -
70 yo female 5’5”
SW 128.0# (RND 249)
Intentions: 60 oz water/day💧; strength training 5x/week 🏋️♀️; maintain weight under 129#; hit macro and calorie targets 8/10 days 🥕; move it 6/10 days👣
Showing today’s wt and yesterday’s achievements
2/6 128.4# 💧🏋️♀️👣
2/7 127.6# 💧🏋️♀️🥕👣
2/8 127.6# 🏋️♀️👣
2/9 127.8# ST rest day; 🥕👣
2/10 128.6# 🏋️♀️
2/11 127.6# 💧🏋️♀️🥕👣
2/12 128.8# 🏋️♀️🥕 I didn’t drink enough 💧
2/13
2/14
2/15
Thank you @quiltingjaine8 -
R250- 20th
See ⬇️
“About Me & Health Journey”
R250- 20th
2/6/24 Let’s call a spade a spade… Ticked up to a steady 132+…MUST 🛑 that before it gets out of hand.
R250SW 131.6lbs - ➡️ wanting to reduce to 130.x. Maintenance is a psyop at this point. Let’s tighten up portions ⬆️protein ⬇️kcals & more 💦 &🏋️♀️.
Ultimate Goal: ⬇️”Maintain” @ 129-130lbs🙆♀️🏋️♀️🤸🏼🚶♀️🎾💦🥩
1. 10-Day Focus: start the drop to 129-130. I’m on a two week experiment. Adjusted macros & kcals. This could take two rounds but I’m determined.
2. Continue 🏋️♀️. Take InBody Scan week of 2/19 to compare previous scan.
3. TRUTH: I will always be that person that must “count” - true for 50++ years. Acceptance.
4. My mission is to STOP 🛑 THE RED and Live in YELLOW!
📣#bestshapeofmylife 📣
Let’s Go! 💪🏻🙌🏻⚡️
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R250 Start stats & COMMITMENTS:
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MFP tracking, stats & movement/exercise continues but won’t post details here. If I fall short on a daily goal - will report it - otherwise on target.
For comparison in two weeks:
1/5/24 InBody Scan Results:
131.0lbs
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)
To do:
1. 🙆♀️Daily Stretch 10min
2. 🤸🏼🏋️♀️Daily FT 20-30min
3. 🚶♀️8-10k+
4. 💦 70-80oz
5. 💓Z2 60 min 5x per wk
6. MACROS: TWO WEEK EXPERIMENT: S.S.T.Th :10gC, 109gP, 75gF, M.W.F 10gC, 129gP, 30gF
7. InBody week of 2/19
8. Stay grateful & mindful.
9. Slow down & ENJOY!
R250 Previous Daily Comments
********************************2/6⚖️131.6lbs
Spent a couple of hrs yesterday reviewing MFP stats & goals. Determined my personal maintenance kcals is approx 1400 (NOT 1600) as I had determined. Having seven+ months of tracking / hard data is invaluable. I have also been MUCH less active over the past 4-5 weeks (weather). Love having this data and so, I can & will reset.
DH is my witness… He is dumbfounded by how easy it is for me to gain vs. how hard it is for me to lose… He sees nutrition, discipline, movement, & work-outs … I’m glad he is here to reinforce & encourage me. We both believe I am a 💯scientific anomaly. 😁Embracing it!!! Onward!
NSV: 209 days of tracking. 209 days of leaning in FOR my health, fitness and longevity.
2/7 ⚖️131.6
Yesterday I did it all! 💥🙌🏻
✅🙆♀️🏋️♀️🤸🏼🚶♀️🎾💦🥩macros & kcals! Loved me some 💦all day long. Today: Activity & meals planned. 🤸🏼🏋️♀️ early, then 🎾. Neighborhood croquet match this afternoon. 😎— will be a fun/full day!
NSV: Food is fuel. Not reward.
2/8⚖️ 131.5
Almost ALL…. barely missed steps! (7.5k) Also missed Z2 💗goal. Need more minutes in Z2.
✅🙆♀️🏋️♀️🤸🏼🎾💦🥩macros & kcals! New macros, etc going well. First time in a good long while I pre-plugged in food purposefully to hit target. Needed 129g of protein-not an easy task! Grass-fed whey protein isolate did the trick.
Today: Rest day? May go for power walk/jog …. Let’s see how I feel later. Two pretty intense days.
???? Left a message to book my InBody scan on 2/22. Two weeks to “make a difference”…. Haven’t yet found the pre-natural drive to ST 🏋️♀️…. Only “feel” accomplished AFTER doing it. I sure hope I begin to soon neutralize the thought of it vs. dreading. Perhaps 🏋️♀️will just always be “necessary drudgery”…. similar to emptying the dishwasher.
NSV?: cant hit Z2 💗 now by only power-walking. I now need to JOG to increase my HR to Z2. While good for cardiovascular…. I really don’t enjoy jogging … Will try again to increase 💗somehow without jogging!
(I’m interested in “burning fat”… For those unfamiliar with heart rate zones please research because it’s very interesting!)
2/9⚖️131.4
✅🙆♀️🏋️♀️🤸🏼🚶♀️8.2k💦💗45 min. protein over & 200 over in kcals (1400). When I got home from bridge last night, scrambled a couple of eggs… It’s been a LONG time since I’ve snacked after dinner…. Broke IF.
Today: Another high-protein day. Scheduled: 🙆♀️🎾 🏋️♀️🤸🏼.
NSV - InBody is 2/23. I sincerely enjoy reading about nutrition, fitness & health. Keeps me motivated. Hit 💗Z2 45 min.
2/10 132.0 ugh. I know I’m doing all the work but why? Not even a drift down? I swear the scale is EVIL! Plain EVIL! My commitment is being tested…
✅🙆♀️🏋️♀️🤸🏼🎾🚶♀️10.6k 💦🥩💗75 min macros & kcals! Did it all!
🙆♀️🎾this morning. Will 🏋️♀️🚶♀️💗this afternoon. Daily affirmations…. Smile…. Be thankful. Enjoy! Will have a positive attitude-ONWARD!
NSV- trusting the hard work. I knew this was going to be hard… I knew it would take at least two rounds to lose a pound or two… because my primary goal is to gain muscle.💪🏻 Remembering - I am a scientific anomaly. Stretching is going well… My balance is improving and I’ve been successful, increasing 🏋️♀️ and reps, so there is THAT! 🧐😎. Am I giving myself a peptalk? Yes! At 5 AM I’m all over the place but once I enjoy my coffee and start stretching the day will be fantastic!
2/11 131.7 ✅🙆♀️🏋️♀️🤸🏼🎾🚶♀️10.2k 💦🥩💗56 min, macros & kcals! Excellent day. Enjoyed my coffee & started stretching & lifting… Got that done by 8AM & then headed to my tennis match. Needed to walk 1.5 miles after lunch to hit 10k steps and 💗Z2. Felt great!
Today: RAIN but will 🙆♀️🏋️♀️🤸🏼 -want to fit in 🚶♀️💗later if possible. Food planned.
NSV: Louisiana is in the thick of Mardi Gras celebrations… still no king cake 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻. Trying our best to be festive without food & drink as the main event. Scheduled a 5 mi hike with good friends for Mardi Gras morning at our nearest state park - with breakfast after… This will be our “festivity” vs all day revelry. Will be a beautiful day.
Clothes NSV- Bought a new pair of jeans yesterday… Down TWO sizes from July! Down approx 15lbs but 🏋️♀️ is sure making a huge difference!
2/12 131.8 meh. Keep up the work! Yesterday: ✅🙆♀️🏋️♀️🤸🏼🚶♀️10.4k 💦🥩💗64min
Enjoyed one small glass of delicious red wine with a small ribeye last night. ✅Under 1300 cals w/protein & carb perfect💪🏻
Today: 🎾 if courts are dry. 🙆♀️🤸🏼🏋️♀️🚶♀️💗. Let’s do this. 🙌🏻
NSV:
Committed label reader. Committed to clean nutrition.
Successfully incorporated stretching /balance routine as a morning habit.
2/13 💜💚💛 Mardi Gras
2/14⚖️❤️
2/15
2/16⚖️
📣#bestshapeofmylife 📣
Let’s Go! 💪🏻🙌🏻⚡️
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About Me & Health Journey
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F65, 5’6” married, MawMaw Proud. Clean Ketovore 🥩. Track macros, kcals, all exercise and NSVs. HW 172lbs in 2010.
I have ALWAYS been on a “diet” since high school. I have never been comfortable with my body - no matter my weight.
Pre- college: 125-130lbs
College- 160lbs one year… graduated @130lbs.
1990 (Age 32) - Avg.135/140 lbs
2000 (Age 42) - Avg 145 lbs
2010 (Age 52) Avg 150 HW 172 lbs in 2010. 130 end of 2014.
2020 (Age 62) 130-135lbs
7/2023 (Age 64) 145lbs
1/2024 (Age 65) 130lbs
UGW = 129-130lbs
⬆️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 @ 128-132lbs through the end of 2020. Five years!
🎢 Roller Coaster Begins….
2020 through 2021, I fluctuated 132-140 lbs. Always self-conscious.
8/1/ 2022 crept up to 142lbs.
Dropped to 128lbs again by 10/30 - held 130lbs till 2/1/23.
2023 Back ⬆️ 145lbs by July 15! 15lbs BOOM! Enjoyed eating & margaritas way too much! Nutrition has always been somewhat healthy BUT portion control is/was THE huge issue. Started tracking again 7/15/23. Joined “Just give me 10 days” R231 in beginning of 8/2023. Here we are @ 130ish determined to…. STOP the 🎢 & 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 be healthy & fit & maintain approx. 130lbs & IN SHAPE.
As I age it becomes much, MUCH more difficult to lose weight. I could lose 15lbs easy in 8 weeks up to 2022 ish … This is absolutely not true anymore.
While active with 🚶♀️& 🎾 it’s clear a ST routine was absent. Strength & balance are most important now. Time to incorporate ST 🏋️♀️ 🙆♀️🤸🏼as my TRUE focus.
Cumulative Round Results
7/15/23 SW 145lbs
R231 - R 247, lost 15lbs to 130.
Avg loss 1lbs per Round.
Jan/Feb: Ticked up to a steady 132. Happier@129-130.
(I was in “maintenance” for 4 to 6 weeks and it’s slowly ticked up.)
Let’s go!8 -
@_JeffreyD_ TMI really could be several things but I think most of us use it to mean “you know what.” (*Poo, poop, 💩, *kitten*, doodoo*) (5 options just to see if they survive the editor) LOL Much like TOM. I may end up getting bounced into MFP jail, if there is such a thing!
EDIT - On my screen they all made it!
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quiltingjaine wrote: »@_JeffreyD_ Is assisted living a possibility? My MIL was in assisted living with dementia and at some point my SIL decided she needed “more.” She moved, eventually, to a secured unit.
@SModa61 Next time put the cake on the kitchen sink and turn on the water.
@quiltingjaine You are totally correct! My added detail is I was probably supposed to share with DH as it was his mother's cooking. Bad enough I ate it. I might be less forgiven, in this case, if I destroyed it.5 -
Round 250
January February 6 – 15, 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 two parents, 87(mother), 85(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 (father has since passed and I am DPOA, Personal representative AKA executor, trustee, and oversee the majority of my mother’s care). 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
Round 249 128.6 1/26/24 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 14 oz
Round 250 ???? 2/5/24 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 15 oz.
SW: 125.8
Day/Weight/Comment
2/6 – 125.6 Took the morning off from walking yesterday. Tracked well. Convinced DH to go do a single lap around the golf course after dinner, around 1.67 miles. It was nice.
2/7 – 125.8 Totally misbehaved yesterday. Wiped out a number of “diet” ice cream treats. Tracked until mid day, but then chose to not spend the time tracking a complex new recipe at dinner (a healthy one mind you – just lots of ingredients)
2/8 – 126.0 Ate well yesterday, tracked and hit targets, and walked 5 miles. Not concerned about the number.
2/9 – 126.6 another fine day. This is the fun of eating more in a maintenance range.
2/10 – 127.2
2/11 – 126.2 Two days totally off track. Started with DH being sent home with a cake from MIL. I cannot own such things. Gave half away to a widower friend, then I ate the whole other half. I actually did not even like, but it is something I will tend to do if the opportunity is there.
2/12 – 128.2 Nothing to do with Super Bowl. Was just in a self-destruct day.
2/13 –
2/14 –
2/15 –
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Just starting back on my journey after SEVERAL years off. I remember this challenge from a number of years ago and I’m here for it!
59-1/2 years old and 5’8”
2-12: 198.6 starting weight.7 -
PW: 177.4
- Sun 02/11: 177.6;+0.2lbs
~ Welp! Considering I went to sleep two sheets to the wind; this was a successfully weigh-in! All my plans were ruined by a generous stranger but NOTE TO SELF: just say NO nest time!!
Stayed Below SW 180.7🩷=Yes 🖤=No*MiniGoal: Under 177
(Tue > > > > > > > > Next Thu)
🖤🖤🩷🩷🩷🩷🩶🩶🩶🩶- 02/13 Mon ~ 7th Day
- 02/13 Tue ~ 8th Day
- 02/14
- 02/15 Thu ~ Last Day
- Sat 02/10🩷177.4;-0lbs
~ I guess I’m ready to report now that I’ve been working out with a small group of ladies every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning at 8am. We use the 30min room at planet fitness so it goes by quickly. It helps that we can chit-chat and laugh during. It’s so nice to hear from new people!
~ Still thinking about a plan for Sunday’s birthday/ super-bowl parties. Since I’ve been handling my “No Alcohol” rule as kind of a personal science experiment the hypothesis being “Can I handle day to day life without a couple of light beers to help me unwind after work?” So the plan for tomorrow is to carry it over to make it a social experiment But I’ll add, “Do I need alcohol to carry on at a family gathering?”
I looked up key points of the scientific method to make it interesting lol.. (REMEMBER THOSE IN GRADE SCHOOL!!?)
What I got so far:
Observation: I’ve not been losing weight even though I’ve been doing the same things I used to do. What could be changing? Welp! I’m getting older and reaching for 40, I’m sure things are just getting more difficult for me. Then I thought back to when I used to lose weight so easily on Keto. Welp! I was more strict then; wasn’t eating processed low-carb foods and wasn’t drinking light beer, slowly towards the end of my huge losses I started to tweak the program to basically find ways to cheat the system.. lol. I was eating things I was craving.(my discovery of Keto buns, breads, snacks did not help)
This observation made me determine my hypothesis.
~ Hypothesis: (See above)
~ Testing my experiment: This made me view back and I realized that I was also trying to quit smoking back then. And every time I wanted a cigarette I got on the treadmill. So I used this same method when I wanted to drink.
~ Analyze Data and Draw my conclusion:
After only a few days I’ve determined: I got THIS!! I’ve determined that being the Leo that I am I get a high off feeling powerful. Trying not to sound cheesy here but powerful Is the word I would use. Quitting smoking made me feel powerful. Same goes here. Me overcoming the feeling of something controlling me; whether it’s alcohol or smoking. Realizing I don’t have to have it outweighs the psychological attachment I had to those items.
~ I will break down my theory tomorrow in prep for my social experiment I must say; you can have great plans but when you go to watch live music at a pub and a random person wants to buy multiple rounds of shots for your table?? Made it impossible to stick to plan. I actually didn’t do too bad considering… the next day (Super Bowl Sunday was waaaaay worse) - Fri 02/09🩷177.4;-2.9lbs
~ Another day done without alcohol. Finding my own “happy” without it. It also made me want to eat more so the losses are coming on stronger.
~I do wonder if I’ll be able to hang onto these feelings on Super Bowl Sunday. We’re going to a birthday/SBS party where there will be a ton of food and drinks. As my grandmother used to say… We’ll see.. - Th 02/08🩷180.3;-1.7lbs
~ Yesterday was the first time in a long time that I closed all my rings.
~ I did get a teensy bit off track with some PopCorners kettle chips. (Should come with a WARNING label “Made with crack”
lol) I did still lose what I felt was mostly water weight
~ Let’s keep on keeping’ on!! - Wed 02/07🖤182;+.6lbs
~ I’m not going to sweat this increase. The body is a surprising thing sometimes . I stuck to plan yesterday; Not drinking alcohol and limiting processed foods.
~ Continuing on this path, I fully expect a swooshing dip in the scale over the next few days. - Tue 02/06🖤181.4;+.7lbs
~ I’m technically behind a day in my “reflections” so[color] [copy/paste from prev day here] - SW: 180.7
~ My plan for round 250 is to eliminate drinking alcohol on a nightly basis.
~ Try to get more into old school Keto, and for one meal a day I’ll allow myself to have a Keto processed food item. ie. Keto hot dog buns, keto slimfast snacks, I’ll pick one meal to eat these items.
These adjustments should also help with our food/beverage budget🤔** Bonus!! **
~ Also started a step challenge with my dad and brother. This should help me with getting back into my daily walks again
5 - Sun 02/11: 177.6;+0.2lbs
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texasfarmer wrote: »Just starting back on my journey after SEVERAL years off. I remember this challenge from a number of years ago and I’m here for it!
59-1/2 years old and 5’8”
2-12: 198.6 starting weight.
@texasfarmer I remember you. Welcome back!
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