Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 253

judefit1 · March 11

@musicsax -a belated Happy Mother's Day (to all UK Moms!)

@quiltingjaine- what a total darling, and his aunt is clearly smitten! Wonderful photo.

Skyleen75 · March 11

HW- 242
LW- 142
2024- 200.4

I enjoy reading everyone’s posts with my morning coffee.

Rnd 262- 191.4

3/7- 190.6
3/8- 189.6
3/9-DNW Travel
3/10-DNW Travel
3/11- 190.6 not too bad for a very unstructured eating weekend. The family I was visiting is chaotic and after Friday dinner there were no set meals for adults. This drives me bonkers every time I visit. I found myself in survival mode just eating what I could when opportunity arose.
I celebrated being back home with two very hoppy beers and cooked a nice meal for DH.
Looking forward to the gym- three days without a focused workout is long stretch for me.

jaccimc63 · March 11

Female, 5ft. 6 in.
Age 60
Akron, Ohio

OSW: 186 (March 2018)
Maintenance: 140-145 (December 2018)
My 213th Round!

After losing 12 lbs. I was stuck at 174lbs. for a couple weeks until I found this challenge.

End R40: 171 (-3) - May 2018
End R41: 170.5 (-.5)
End R42: 168 (-2.5)
End R43: 165 (-3)
End R44: 163.5 (-1.5)
End R45: 163 (-.5)
End R46: 160 (-3)
End R47: 158.5 (-1.5)
End R48: 159 (+.5)
End R49: 157.5 (-1.5)
End R50: 154.5 (-3)
End R51: 154 (-.5)
End R52: 153 (-1)
End R53: 152.5 (-.5)
End R54: 151 (-1.5)
End R55: 149.5 (-1.5)
End R56: 146.5 (-3)
End R57: 146.5 (0)
End R58: 146.5 (0)
End R59: 144 (-2.5)
End R60: 144 (0)
End R61: 145 (+1)
End R62: 144 (-1)
End R63: 147.5 (+3.5) Christmas and New Year’s - 2018
End R64: 145 (-2.5)
End R65: 145.5 (+.5)
End R66: 144 (-1.5)
End R67: 142.5 (-1.5)
End R68: 143 (+.5)
End R69: 144.5 (+1.5)
End R70: 142 (-2.5)
End R71: 141.5 (-.5)
End R72: 140 (-1.5)
End R73: 141 (+1)
End R74: 143 (+2)
End R75: 142 (-1)
End R76: 144.5 (+2.5)
End R77: 144 (-.5)
End R78: 143.5 (-.5)
End R79: 143.5 (0)
End R80: 140 (-3.5)
End R81: 143.5 (+3.5)
End R82: 142 (-1.5)
End R83: 143.5 (+1.5)
End R84: 142.5 (-1)
End R85: 142 (-.5)
End R86: 142 (0)
End R87: 140.5 (-1.5)
End R88: 141.5 (+1)
End R89: 141.5 (0)
End R90: 145 (+3.5) Quit smoking - 2019
End R91: 145 (0)
End R92: 143.5 (-1.5)
End R93: 146 (+2.5)
End R94: 144.5 (-1.5)
End R95: 143.5 (-1)
End R96: 144.5 (+1)
End R97: 146.5 (+2) Thanksgiving aftermath
End R98: 145.5, BF33.2%, MM 63% (-1)
End R99: 147.5 (+2) Christmas - 2019
End R100: 147 (-.5) New Year
End R101: 147 (0)
End R102: 145.5 (-1.5)
End R103: 144 (-1.5)
End R104: 143(-1)
End R105: 143.5 (+.5)
End R106: 143.5 (0)
End R107: 143.5 (0)
End R108: 142 (-1.5)
End R109: 143 (+1)
End R110: 143 (0)
End R111: 144 (+1)
End R112: 146 (+2)
End R113: 143.5 (-2.5)
End R114: 146.5 (+3)
End R115: 146 (-.5)
End R116: 146 (0)
End R117: 145.5 (-.5)
End R118: 146 (+.5)
End R119: 146.5 (+.5)
End R120: 147 (+.5)
End R121: 147 (0)
End R122: 145 (-2)
End R123: 144.5 (-.5)
End R124: 143 (-1.5)
End R125: 143 (0) - Labor Day
End R126: 144.5 (+1.5)
End R127: 142.5(-2)
End R128: 143 (+.5)
End R129: 142.5 (-.5)
End R130: 144 (+1.5)
End R131: 144(0)
End R132: 143 (-1)
End R133: 144 (+1) Thanksgiving
End R134: 143.5
End R135: 143.5
End R136: 143.5 Christmas and New Year - 2020
End R137: 144 (+.5) Dan's cancer diagnosis
End R138: 145 (+1)
End R139: 146 (+1)
End R140: 145.5 (-.5)
End R141: 145
End R142: 145.5 (+.5)
End R143: 143.5 (-2) - Dan hospitalized
End R144: 143(-.5)
End R145: 143.5 (+.5)
End R146: 145 (+1.5) - Problems with Dan's treatment
End R147: 144.5 (-.5)
End R148: 145.5 (+1)
End R149: 145 (-.5)
End R150: 144 (-1)
End R151: 145 (+1)
End R152: 144.5 (-.5)Dan started BCG at CC
End R153: 145.5 (+1)
End R154: 146.5 (+1)
End R155: 146 (-.5)
End R156: 147.5 (+1.5)Dan ill from BCG/flu, G hospitalized, retina flash, RP died
End R157: 147.5(0)
End R158: 147.5(0)
End R159: 147(-.5)
End R160: 147.5(+.5)Dan clear from treatment
End R161: 147.5(0) L had covid
End R162: 146(-1.5)
End R163: 145.5(-.5)
End R164: 145(-.5)
End R165: 146 (+1) Dan's final BCG Maint. Mary's Memorial
End R166: 145.5 (-.5) E Bday/Halloween party
End R167: 145
End R168: 146(+1)
End R169: 145.5 Thanksgiving
End R170: 145.5 Dan cleared at CC again
End R171: 145.5
End R172: 148 (+2.5) Christmas - 2021
End R173: 147(-1) Heart monitor placed
End R174: 147(0)
End R175: 146(-1)
End R176: 146(0)
End R177: 145.5(-.5)
End R178: 145.5(0)
End R179: 146.5(+1)
End R180: 145(-1.5)
End R181: 146(+1)
End R182: 147(+1)
End R183: 145.5(-1.5) Dad passed away 4/10/22
End R184: 146(+.5)
End R185: 146(0)
End R186: 148(+2) Stress eating
End R187: 149(+1) Prep for Dad's service
End R188: 149.5 (+.5) Celebration of Life for Dad
End R189: 149.5(0)
End R190: 149.5(0)
End R191: 151.5(+2) 4th of July
End R192: 151(-.5)
End R193: 149(-2)
End R194: 149(0)
End R195: 149(0) - Mark went missing
End R196: 152(+3) - Niagara Falls trip
End R197: 149
End R198: 150.5
End R199: 149
End R200: 150.5 - Ron deathly ill
End R201: 149.5 - Hospitalized with bigeminy
End R202: 147.5 - Fiona born, Cassie got custody
End R203: 146.5 - Heart issues
End R204: 146 - Failed Ablation
End R205: 146
End R206: 147 - Thanksgiving and Fiona home
End R207: 147
End R208: 148 - Birthday
End R209: 149.5 - Christmas 2022, NYE, Cassie and Fiona get covid
End R210: 148.5
End R211: 149.5
End R212: 151
End R213: 147.5
End R214: 149
End R215: 149.5
End R216: 150.1 - New scale, Fiona sick
End R217: 151.4
End R218: 151.6
End R219: 152.3
End R220: 152.9
End R221: 152.9 - Fiona adoption, hospitalization
End R222: 153.2 - Ablation and home from hospital
End R223: 152.7
End R224: 152.9
End R225: 153.8
End R226: 154.9
End R227: 153.2
End R228: 152.5
End R229: 154.3
End R230: 153.6
End R231: 155.4
End R232: 154.5
End R233: 155.6
End R234: 155.6
End R235: 155.2
End R236: 153.6 (-1.6)
End R237: 152.3 (-1.3)
End R238: 152.7 (+.4)Fiona's 1st Bday party, last tax day at Midcap
End R239: 151.4 (-1.3)
End R240: 151.8 (+.4)
End R241: 149 (-2.8)
End R242: 150.3 Thanksgiving
End R243: 149.2
End R244: 149.6
End R245: 150.1 - Birthday and Christmas 2023
End R246: 151.2
End R247: 151.4 - Fiona very sick (RSV)
End R248: 151 - PVC started on 1/25
End R249: 149.9
End R250: 150.3
End R251: 152.1

SW: 152.1

Date/weight/comment

3/07 - DNW
3/08 - DNW
3/09 - DMW
3/10 - DNW
3/11 - 154.7 - This is what happens when I get away from daily weighing and logging food.
3/12
3/13
3/14
3/15
3/16

judefit1 · March 11

Just Give Me 10 Days Rnd 253 (my 9th)
Jude, 5'-2, 67 YO today!
Been as high as 165, started here in December at 147lbs.
EW Rnd 252: 133.4
SW Rnd 253: 133.4
GW this rnd: under 133
Previous rounds:

SW Rnd 245: 146.6
SW Rnd 246: 147.0
SW Rnd 247: 143.4
SW Rnd 248: 140.8
SW Rnd 249: 140.6
SW Rnd 250: 137.2
SW Rnd 251: 136.2
SW Rnd 252: 134.2
SW Rnd 253: 133.4
Overall loss: 13.6 lbs since 12/22/23

Goals this round:
* follow sustainable habits in both nutrition and exercise to keep feeling my best.
* continue daily tracking and posting.
* these are habits, not obsessions, so enjoy every day.
3/7: 133.4
3/8: 132.8
3/9: 133.4
3/10: 133.4
3/11: 132.8
3/12:
3/13:
3/14:
3/15:
3/16:

3/11/24: Happy Birthday to me:-) I've had this day as a mini-goal and I'm happy with where I am! Also, proper eating for 2 days has helped my belly issue. Low and gentle fiber, keeping it "light". I'll keep it that way for the next few days just to make sure, but I've learned there's an expansive world of good food that is safe to eat, so it's not so bad!

My "birthday thought" for this year is gratitude for finding this safe place to say what I need to say, read other people's thoughts and work towards being my healthiest, best version of myself. This supportive group is doing the same for yourselves and each other, and I now look forward to reading and sharing every morning. The last 2 1/2 months have been a game changer from the "lonely diet planet" I lived on. Thanks, everyone!

_JeffreyD_ · March 11

Happy Birthday @judefit1

_JeffreyD_ · March 11

Male: 66
6’-2”
OSW: 237.8 (Nov. 2016)
OGW: 199 (just to say I did)
Maintenance Range Goal: 200-205

Goals for this round:

1. Log my food daily; try to eat cleaner.
2. Daily exercise; at least some movement…
3. Drink 66 oz. water.

Round 253 Posts
This is my posting format….

Month/Day: Scale Reading - First thing today after bathroom visit before getting dressed.
/ Logged Food - yesterday; Exercise – yesterday / Comment

Previous posts:

3/07: 223.8
/food logged; group exercise; 66 oz water/ I will take this scale-reading and run. Now to keep my head straight today. I often have a mindset that since my weight took a little dive, it won’t hurt to indulge a little. DOH! I see that today’s Rotary Club lunch is stir-fryed something-or-other with egg rolls. A good test of my self control.

Our Rotary lunches are prepared by a local “resource center” where adult people with developmental disabilities spend their day on various activities. One of their units is a catering business and they do a FANTASTIC job. I love that our club supports this business. The food is always really good and made with fresh ingredients. There is always a good green salad and fruit option on the buffet if you want to avoid or supplement the main course for some reason. Trust me, the only reason I would avoid the main course is because it is high in carbs or calories. Or, maybe the homemade dessert looks like a suitable alternative that day.

3/08: 222.6
/Logged every bite & sniff; walked; drank 78 oz. water/
If I can keep this rolling it may be a productive round. Today begins the weekend which is my kryptonite. It’s a metaphor folks, I am not superman.

An NSV these last couple days… my clothes fit a little better, by a factor greater than the small amount of weight I have lost. I feel much better in my leotard and cape… uh I mean my jeans and sweatshirt.

Half my weight in ounces of water is 111. That is a lot of water. About 3.3 fills of my one-liter bottle. I need to start early and budget some bathroom time for the day.

Up, up and away.

3/09: 223.8
/logged; floor exercise; 98 oz. water/
I can’t expect to lose every day. I can’t forget my yoyo tendencies. This reading is also 4.2# less than ten days ago so there’s that. Keeping it positive.

Yesterday’s food was under budget, but maybe a few too many cookies. DW did a little baking yesterday to share with friends (and me.) And a colleague took me to lunch yesterday. Smoked meatloaf sandwich and homemade potato chips. Didn’t eat the bun, but the chips were annihilated.

Lots of water in my life yesterday. Water in. Water out.

3/10: 223.3
/logged it; exercised it; drank it, 99 oz./
Not much to say today. Other than, every basketball team I give two hoots about yesterday lost.

Oh, and I am still under the starting weight for this round.

3/06: 224.4
Starting weight on day before this round.

3/11: 223.8
/food all accounted for; yoga and floor exercise; 86 oz. water/
I think this micro-bump up was due to salt intake. I had an instant Vietnamese Pho soup bowl. One of those ramen-like soups where you just add hot water. Ton’s of salt and other bad ingredients with long names. (no lectures needed… I know) I love getting Pho (pronounced Fuh) at Vietnamese restaurants. I wonder what additives they use in restaurants.

https://www.recipetineats.com/vietnamese-pho-recipe/

3/12:
3/13:
3/14:
3/15:
3/16:

Historical Averages:

R 94: 210.7 (20191108 = date of the last day of the round)
R 95: 210.3
R 96: 210.5
R 97: 211.3 (20191208)
R 98: 212.7
R 99: 212.5* (some ghost vaycay entries)
R 100: 215.0* (ghost vaycay entries) (20200107)
R 101: 216.0* (some ghost vaycay entries)
R 102: 212.6
R 103: 211.9 (20200206)
R 104: 210.9
R 105: 212.5
R 106: 211.2 (20200307)
R 107: DNF
R 115: 215.6 (20200605)
R 116: 213.7
R 117: 213.1
R 118: 212.1 (20200705)
R 119: 212.4
R 120: 211.5
R 121: 207.9 (20200804)
R 122: 207.4
R 123: 207.3
R 124: 209.4 (20200903)
R 125: 208.9
R 126: 209.6
R 127: 209.1 (20201003)
R 128: 210.0
R 129: 210.6
R 130: 210.7 (20201102)
R 131: 211.5
R 132: 209.2
R 133: 211.7 (20201202)
R 134: 211.0
R 135: 211.5
R 136: DNW (20210101)
R 137: DNW
R 138: DNW
R 139: 215.7
R 140: 215.2 (20210210)
R 141: 213.6
R 142: 212.8 (20210302)
R 143: 211.5
R 144: 212.2
R 145: 211.6 (20210401)
R 146: DNW – scale broke during this round.
R 147: 213.1
R 148: 212.3 (20210501)
R 149: 209.7 (vacay 2nd half)
R 150: 210.4 (vacay 1st half)
R 151: 210.7
R 152: 211.0 (20210610)
R 153: 210.7
R 154: 210.6
R 155: 210.0 (20210710)
R 156: 210.9
R 157: 210.6
R 158: 207.8 (20210809)
R 159: 207.9
R 160: 205.9
R 161: 206.2 (20210908)
R 162: 205.9
R 163: 206.8
R 164: 207.1 (20211008)
R 165: 207.0
R 166: 207.3
R 167: 207.8 (20211107)
R 168: 206.2
R 169: 207.3
R 170: 208.2 (20211207)
R 171: 208.6
R 172: 207.4
R 173: 210.5 (20220106) Mostly estimated
R 174: 210.5 Mostly estimated
R 175: 211.8 Mostly estimated
R 176: 213.6 (20220205)
R 177: 214.6
R 178: 213.7
R 179: 213.7 (20220307)
R 180: 213.7
R.181: 214.2
R 182: 216.4 (20220406)
R 183: DNW
R 184: 216.2
R 185: 217.0 (20220506)
R 186: 216.8
R 187: 215.9
R 188: 217.1 (20220605)
R 189: 216.2
R 190: 215.5
R 191: 217.3 (20220705)
R 192: 217.9
R 193: DNW
R 194: 215.2 (20220804) Some guesstimates early I the round with no scale.
R 195: 216.2
R 196: 213.8
R 197: 216.0 (20220903)
R 198: 213.6
R 199: 214.7 (partial round)
R 200: 215.4 (20221003)
R 201: 215.6
R 202: 214.8
R 203: 215.7 (20221102)
R 204: 216.7
R 205: 217.2
R 206 DNW
R 207: 217.4
R 208: 218.6
R 209: DNW (20230101)
R 210: DNW
R 211: DNW
R 212: DNW
R 213: DNW (20230210)
R 214: 222.5 (post-surgery date)
R 215: 221.5 (20230302)
R 216: 222.2
R 217: 221.8
R 218 – 226 no data. AWOL
R 227: 224.8
R 228 – 242 no data. AWOL
R 243: 225.3 (20231207)
R 244: 224.4
R 245 - 249 AWOL
R 250: 226.2
R 251: 227.4
R 252: 226.1 (20240306)

I like to track averages due to my wild fluctuations. For the same reason, I like to weigh daily so I can see the lows from time to time. It gives me hope.

UTMom81 · March 11

Happy birthday @judefit1!

64-year old female, 5'5"
I'm back after a very long break, but I'm excited to be here again because I KNOW the accountability helps me so much! I have a River Cruise coming up in early June, so that serves as some extra motivation.

Highest Weight: 213
RND 252: SW-191.3, EW-187.6

RND 253: SW-187.8
3/7 187.8 Poured rain all day yesterday, so workouts happened in the house--yoga and indoor walking routines. Discovered Lavash Bread homemade crackers last night because Ingles had their rarely-made Mango Salsa, and I didn't want to eat tortilla chips. Have you tried making the Lavash Bread crackers, folks? (Cut up the Lavash bread onto cookie sheet, spray with Pam, add seasoning like Everything Bagel or whatever you like, 325 degree oven for about 5-7 minutes depending on your preference for brownness. Watch them though, they burn easily.) So good and not very hard to work into the daily plan.
3/8 186.4 I'm enjoying looking for ways to get in extra steps, and it is beginning to feel good again to move more. Granddaughter's spring break begins at 11:00 today and all next week she'll be with me at Camp Mimi. Not sure what we may get into!
3/9 186.6 I'm excited that hubby and I are walking every night whether we really feel like it or not. Each day feels a little better. Started trying to hone in on macros and figure out what has been working this week, so I can keep it going. I know it will slow down and bounce up and down a bit, but I'm looking forward to sharing this and future progress with my doctor in May.
3/10. 186.0 Neighborhood walk again, but increasing steps throughout the day. Over 10K steps 4 of the last 8 days and over my current 8K step goal in MFP 7 of the 8.
3/11 186.0 again. Had a good food and exercise day, so I guess my body is just adjusting to the reduced calorie intake. I'm feeling pretty in control right now, so I'm happy about that.
3/12
3/13
3/14
3/15
3/16

gxi1247 · March 11

SW RND 235
3/7, 235.1
3/8, 232
3/9, 228. Never seeing the 230's again
3/10 228.4
3/11 227.4
3/12
3/13
3/14
3/15
3/16

reshii_devi · March 11

1st Round 246 SW: 212.5 | Round 252 EW: 202.1
Round 253 Goals: Fast 24 hrs 1-2 days, carbs <80g, 30mins HIIT 3x, Strength 4-5x, 8-11K steps 8x

3/7 - 204.1 (HIIT, 15,919 steps ~ 1005 calories burned)
3/8 - 204.3 (19 hr fast, 76g carbs, 8080 steps)
3/9 - 202.0 (70g carbs, 9200 steps, swimming and few minutes strength)
3/10 - 201.6 (24hr fast, 77g cabs, 20 min treadmill, 30 min swim, but less than 5000 steps)
3/11 - 201.0
3/12
3/13
3/14
3/15
3/16

March 11: This is the week fitfriends! Determined to arrive and remain in Onederland, I've prepped the kitchen, planned my moves and WILL NOT BE STOPPED. After seeing so many repeating numbers reviewing my progress this morning, I became a tiny bit disappointed in myself until I remembered something ... "No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man." ~ Heraclitus, circa 500 BCE Neither are we! Let's take what we've learned and do something different to smash our goals this week. We got this.

Sweetzyd · March 11

@judefit1 Happy Birthday to you!!! Hope it's wonderful!
@reshii_devi loved your post this morning. Thanks for the inspiration ❤️. Also, Yay you! The pounds are coming off and you're gonna be in Onderland before you know it!!

Sweetzyd · March 11

I'm Crystal! 40 yrs old, wife and mama of 3! Plan for now is OMAD + dessert within an hr. Aiming for 1200 calories/day, less than 90 carbs and low sugar. Recently added more carbs in so I could have fruits with dessert. If I'm not eating fruits then my carb and sugar count is lower. Good luck to all! ❤️

5'4
SW (Oct. 2023) 198
GW (Hopefully by June 2024) 145
February 1st SW: 184.5
March 1st SW: 176.8
RND 251 SW: 183.1, EW: 178.8 (-4.3)
RND 252 SW: 178.8, EW: 176.6 (-2.2)

RND 253
3/7 176.6 Decent day yesterday except I was a over on the amount of carbs I'm trying to have, and I ate extra exercise calories. Looking back at last round, I only met my goals half of the round. The plan for this round is to aim for meeting all my daily goals, most days!
3/8 177.9 Met my goals yesterday except my sodium was really high (still under goal). I made myself a cauliflower crust pizza last night and it was amazing. Lol. But the ingredients in it were high in sodium. Woke up several times with a headache and have one this morning. I'm guessing the sodium is to blame for that and the extra pound. I'm not sure if I'll weigh tomorrow because we are traveling 3 hours away for my 13 & 14yr olds archery tournament. I'll try to check in at some point to see how everyone is doing 🙂.
3/9 DNW- traveling
3/10 DNW
3/11 177.2 Weekend was pretty busy, several times out to eat since we were traveling. Didn't go crazy with my eating or food choices, although I did have 1 alcoholic drink. I got a good trampoline workout yesterday with my 5 year old 🤪. I think this is the first time in weeks I haven't had a gain after the weekend.
3/12
3/13
3/14
3/15
3/16

Chapter_3 · March 11

R253- my 23rd

About Me & Health Journey
Spoiler @ end ⬇️
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📣#bestshapeofmylife📣#inwiththenew
#helpfulhabits
Let’s Go! 💪🏻🙌🏻⚡️
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R253 Focus-Healthy & Fit:
1. Gain muscle lose fat 🏋️‍♀️- only DOING will ensure success. In it for the long-haul.
2. Be mindful of new consulting role and how it will impact my “Healthy & Fit” Journey. Time mgt is key.
3. Continue “commitments” & reading/working “Habit Mechanic”. Important that my “to dos” become habit.
4. Identify unhelpful habits and extinguish.

R253 COMMITMENTS:
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To do:
1. Habit Mechanic - minimum 20 min per day.
2. 🙆‍♀️Daily Stretch 10-15min
3. 🤸🏼🏋️‍♀️4x/wk FT 20-30 min
4. 🚶‍♀️8-10k+ minimum
5. 💦 70-80oz
6. 💓Z2 60 min 5x per wk
7. NSVs - launch new helpful habits
8. MACROS: CONTINUED EXPERIMENT thru 3/16: S.S.T.Th :10gC, 109gP, 75gF, M.W.F 10gC, 129gP, 30gF
9. Next InBody - schedule around 4/12
10. Stay mindful & grateful.

SW RND 253 = 131.2lbs

R253 Previous Daily Comments
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3/7 ⚖️131.2 🙆‍♀️🚶‍♀️🎾. “Sunrise” 🚶‍♀️- 3rd day in a row!

NSV: Played bridge last night with my brother, sister and DH… (Have been playing with them weekly for several years.) My brother says to me, “My goodness, you’ve lost weight”. He was sincerely shocked… seemed worried, like I was sickly or something… I said, Bob, You haven’t noticed till now? He said, “No, I just noticed!” Mind you, I see him several times a month!!! 🤪😂
PS Getting a late start today… Won’t be setting my alarm that’s for sure! Looking forward to this round!

3/8 I flat out FAILED yesterday. Played hooky. I was all excited about this consulting project and ended up transfixed all day, researching & glued to my laptop - I couldn’t stop! I could’ve taken a break at any moment & walked 5 miles and come back home, but… I chose to walk less than 2k steps walking from my desk to the kitchen to the utility room and back. I didn’t eat- not hungry. (900kcal). Didn’t hit my protein. So this morning, I’m headed for a sunrise walk 🙆‍♀️🚶‍♀️🤸🏼🏋️‍♀️and after, a 9 AM meeting at the clients office. This WILL HAPPEN!

Getting fit doesn’t require being 100% on point ALL the time. It’s about being adaptable, CONSISTENT & NEVER GIVING UP. Wont let this become two days!

I read ⬇️ last night and I want to share. Hopefully it will inspire me to carry out my dreams today, and perhaps you too if you are reading this:

Discipline is the strongest form of self love. It’s ignoring something you want right now for something better later on. Discipline reveals the commitment that you have to your dreams, especially on the days you don’t want to follow through…. The future you is depending on the current you to keep the promises you made to yourself yesterday.

3/9 ✅ Sunrise 🚶‍♀️, macros & kcals. 🚫🙆‍♀️🤸🏼🏋️‍♀️🥲
Today: mind is scattered, flustered. My routine change (consulting) has me out-of-sorts. Fuel is good but everything else is discombobulated. House is a mess! Much catching up today.

Reflection: Trying to figure out how to roll with changes in my daily life… My mind gets fixated, and then I lose time management abilities. Learning.
Focus on healing 💦💦💦 today, breathe & smile.

3/10⚖️ 130.2lbs. Yesterday was busy. ✅🚶‍♀️but no other activity goals. Nada. Zip. 🚫. Today, weather is on my side 😎, and since my house and life are seemingly in order, my mind & body are free to have a full work-out and journal/read this morning. 🙆‍♀️🤸🏼🚶‍♀️🏋️‍♀️. Hosting a family dinner tonight. Healthy grill.

Reflection: Too darn easy for me to get off track of my daily 🤸🏼🏋️‍♀️goals. I ruminate /piddle/ & silly distractions take over & I wonder off... It’s an issue that is derailing my motivation & momentum. I’m glad the ⚖️ ticked down but gaining 💪🏻muscle is my #1 priority. It takes 30 min for crying out loud! I know that I’m mindlessly choosing “skinny-fat” - not what is best or good. Now that I’ve come this far it’s actually a form of self-sabotage. Complacency is my enemy - a BAD choice. Mindful ACTION is key. Come on! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻. Be good to myself dear and 🏋️‍♀️. My future self will thank me!

3/11✅ to everything! Even a chapter of Habit Mechanic (HB). When I check off ✅ each “to do” during the day, I experience a huge sense of accomplishment. Im loving myself…. & I love that “feeling”. Quite powerful / satisfying. Our dinner plans were canceled…. Emotionally draining… but I held strong and went for a second walk. Food as fuel continues.
Morning: 🙆‍♀️🤸🏼🚶‍♀️🎾.
Afternoon:🏋️‍♀️& DGS duty too.

Reflection: I feel decidedly better when I follow a schedule/pre-planned check list. Many couldn’t live that way, but it’s pretty much how I want/need to live… to flourish. My body feels better, my mind operates at a higher level, and I have a palpable sense of contentment. I have more to give. The key is to pace myself with a flexible/realistic “to-do” list. This is hard stuff. I’d rather challenge myself than float/drift. Getting to know me is a satisfying journey at 65!
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3/14
3/15
3/16⚖️

About Me, WOE & 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.

WOE since 7/2023: Whole Foods. No processed foods. Animal-based proteins. EGGS, Beef, pork, chicken, seafood, venison and grass-fed whey protein. I count macros & kcals - always will. (Since portion control is my issue). Keto is high-fat but I’m now leaning lower healthy fats with leaner proteins. I had paralyzing IBS for 20 years. My mother was diagnosed with celiac’s disease in her 50’s. Following her lead, I eliminated wheat, oat, barley, and rye several years ago…. Dairy? Hard cheese, HWC and butter - an occasional Greek yogurt. Vegetables destroy my digestive system… I love vegetables, but when I splurge, I pay for it for a few days… I do enjoy berries, lemons, limes. Avocados are my weakness. Enjoy a piece of dark chocolate on occasion. Generally, I eat btw noon and 6 pm. (IF18/6). Alcohol? Used to be a social drinker and would enjoy a good martini/scotch or Paloma at home while cooking dinner. NO MORE. Root of many evils. Primarily, the destruction of will power and the enemy of optimal choices. I’d rather journey toward my best-self. I haven’t given up alcohol completely, but I enjoy it sparingly on special occasions. This is me. I finally feel terrific.

History:

I have ALWAYS been ON a “diet” since at least high school. I have never been comfortable with my body - NEVER EVER- no matter my weight.

Pre- college: 125-130lbs
College- up to 160lbs one year… graduated @130lbs.
Many different diets each decade!
1990 (Age 32) - Avg.135/140 lbs (my son was born 1988)
2000 (Age 42) -Avg 145 -160
2010 (Age 52) - HW 172 lbs in 2010. 130lbs by end of 2014.
2020 (Age 62) 130-135lbs
7/2023 (Age 64) 145lbs
1/2024 (Age 65) 130lbs

UGW = 129-130lbs
⬆️SMM: 100lbs +
BF% : 23%

Aug 14, 2014 @ 157lbs (down 15 from heaviest of 172lbs in 2010), I decided to take serious control of my health. I lost 30lbs by 11/15/2014. Weight @ 128-132lbs through the end of 2020. Six years!

Another 🎢 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. My nutrition has always been somewhat healthy BUT portion control is/was THE 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 - to enjoy my “Senior” years to my fullest.

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. I want healthy/fit choices to be my first nature.

Cumulative Round Results
7/15/23 SW 145lbs
R231 - R 247, lost 15lbs to 130.
Avg loss 1lbs per Round. Painfully SLOW.
Jan/Feb: Ticked up to a steady 132ish. Happier@129-130.
(I was in “maintenance” for 4 to 6 weeks and it’s slowly ticked up.)
131.0 on 3/6/24

Now “Fit & Healthy” & striving to continuously improve my strength for an active quality of life. Let’s go!

zukppi75 · March 11

M 36.
Goal for this round: -1.1 kg, 124.0kg

3/7 - 125.1
3/8 - 124.5
3/9 - 125.3
3/10 - 124.8
3/11 - 124.6
3/12
3/13
3/14
3/15
3/16

@deepwoodslady Thank you, much appreciated.

deepwoodslady · March 11

@judefit1

I hope you enjoy your day!

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deepwoodslady · March 11

Round 253

MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 63 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.

ROUND 210 FOR ME.

“Today….I am choosing Me”

MY STATS:

Highest weight ever (05-10-2016): 253
Original starting weight on MFP: (01-11-2018) 235.0
R252 EW= 177.8
R253 EW= TBD

Current New Goals:
Weight:
Short Term Goal: To weigh less at the end of this round than I did at the end of the last round.
Final goal: 145-155. We’ll see how I look & feel when I get there.
Exercise: Move 30 minutes per day rotating activity.

COLOR CODE: Fuchsia is a Happy Weight Loss for me. Blue is a sad weight gain.Black is no change.

LOOK AND SEE HOW THE UPS & DOWNS OF MY JOURNEY JUST HELPS ME BE A STRONGER & MORE DETERMINED ME

R43 thru R52 (06/07/18 thru 09/23/18) = -19.4 LOST (Ending weight 179.0)

R53 thru R62 (09/24/18 thru 01/01/19) = -4.1 GAINED (Ending weight 183.1)

R63 thru R72 (01/02/19 thru 04/11/19) = -8.1 GAINED (Ending weight 191.2)

R73 thru R82 (04/12/19 thru 07/20/19) = -5.5 GAINED (Ending weight 196.7)

R83 thru R92 (07/21/19 thru 10/28/19) = -8.7 LOST (Ending weight 188.0)

R93 thru R102 (10/29/19 thru 02/05/20) = -2.0 GAINED(Ending weight 190.0)

R103 thru 112 (02/06/20 thru 05/06/20) = -14.9 GAINED (Ending Weight 204.9)

R113 thru 122 (05/07/20 thru 08/23/20) = -4.7 GAINED (Ending Weight 209.6)

R 123 thru R132 (08/24 thru 12/02/20) = -1.5 LOST (Ending Weight 208.1)

R133 thru R142 (12/03/20 thru 03/01/21) = -0.7 LOST (Ending Weight 207.4)

R143 thru 152 (03/02/21 thru 06/10/21) = -3.6 LOST (Ending Weight 203.8)

R153 thru R162 (06/11/21 thru 09/18/21) = (b]-16.2 LOST [/b] (Ending Weight 187.6)

R163 thru R172 (09/19/21 thru 12/27/21) = (b]-5.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 192.6)

R173 thru R182 (12/28/21 thru 04/06/22) = (b]-7.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 199.6)

R183 thru R192 (04/07/22 thru 07/15/22) = -1.4 LOST (Ending Weight 198.2)

R193 thru R202 (07/16/22 thru 10/23/22) = -3.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 202.0)

R203 thru R212 (10/24/22 thru 01/31/23) = -7.2 LOST (Ending Weight 194.8)

R213 thru R222 (02/01/23 thru 05/11/23) = -0.5 GAINED (Ending Weight 195.3)

R223 thru R232 (05/12/23 thru 08/19/23) = -3.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 198.0)

R233 thru R242 (08/20/23 thru 11/27/23) = -17.6 LOST (Ending Weight 180.4)

R243 thru R252 (11/28/23 thru 03/06/24) = -2.6 LOST (Ending Weight 177.8)

R253 (03/07/24 thru 03/16/24) = -xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)

Day/Weight/Comment
03/06 …..177.8….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND

03/07 -177.4- (Trend weight 178.7)

03/08 -DNW- (Trend weight DNW)

03/09 -178.8- (Trend weight 178.8)

03/10 -178.8- (Trend weight 178.9) I sure have been eating out and away from home a lot more lately. Yesterday I ended up having some ice cream. It did not show up on the scale today so I don’t know if it will rear its ugly head another day or if I got away with it. Only time will tell.

03/11 -179.6- (Trend weight179.2) Wow! Am I EVER glad that last week is over! It was a rough one in so many ways. I’m starting off this week with a day of travel to the Dentist about nearly 200 miles round trip. Not exactly a good way to start a new week, but hopefully I’ll be able to make some progress as the week goes on. My ice cream finally showed up on the scale today in spite of my objections. Phooey!

03/12 -xxxxx- (Trend weightxxxxx)

03/13 -xxxxx- (Trend weightxxxxx)

03/14 -xxxxx- (Trend weightxxxxx)

03/15 -xxxxx- (Trend weightxxxxx)

03/16 -xxxxx- (Trend weightxxxxx)

Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s

deepwoodslady · March 11

Round 253

MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 63 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.

ROUND 210 FOR ME.

“Today….I am choosing Me”

MY STATS:

Highest weight ever (05-10-2016): 253
Original starting weight on MFP: (01-11-2018) 235.0
R252 EW= 177.8
R253 EW= TBD

Current New Goals:
Weight:
Short Term Goal: To weigh less at the end of this round than I did at the end of the last round.
Final goal: 145-155. We’ll see how I look & feel when I get there.
Exercise: Move 30 minutes per day rotating activity.

COLOR CODE: Fuchsia is a Happy Weight Loss for me. Blue is a sad weight gain.Black is no change.

LOOK AND SEE HOW THE UPS & DOWNS OF MY JOURNEY JUST HELPS ME BE A STRONGER & MORE DETERMINED ME

R43 thru R52 (06/07/18 thru 09/23/18) = -19.4 LOST (Ending weight 179.0)

R53 thru R62 (09/24/18 thru 01/01/19) = -4.1 GAINED (Ending weight 183.1)

R63 thru R72 (01/02/19 thru 04/11/19) = -8.1 GAINED (Ending weight 191.2)

R73 thru R82 (04/12/19 thru 07/20/19) = -5.5 GAINED (Ending weight 196.7)

R83 thru R92 (07/21/19 thru 10/28/19) = -8.7 LOST (Ending weight 188.0)

R93 thru R102 (10/29/19 thru 02/05/20) = -2.0 GAINED(Ending weight 190.0)

R103 thru 112 (02/06/20 thru 05/06/20) = -14.9 GAINED (Ending Weight 204.9)

R113 thru 122 (05/07/20 thru 08/23/20) = -4.7 GAINED (Ending Weight 209.6)

R 123 thru R132 (08/24 thru 12/02/20) = -1.5 LOST (Ending Weight 208.1)

R133 thru R142 (12/03/20 thru 03/01/21) = -0.7 LOST (Ending Weight 207.4)

R143 thru 152 (03/02/21 thru 06/10/21) = -3.6 LOST (Ending Weight 203.8)

R153 thru R162 (06/11/21 thru 09/18/21) = (b]-16.2 LOST [/b] (Ending Weight 187.6)

R163 thru R172 (09/19/21 thru 12/27/21) = (b]-5.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 192.6)

R173 thru R182 (12/28/21 thru 04/06/22) = (b]-7.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 199.6)

R183 thru R192 (04/07/22 thru 07/15/22) = -1.4 LOST (Ending Weight 198.2)

R193 thru R202 (07/16/22 thru 10/23/22) = -3.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 202.0)

R203 thru R212 (10/24/22 thru 01/31/23) = -7.2 LOST (Ending Weight 194.8)

R213 thru R222 (02/01/23 thru 05/11/23) = -0.5 GAINED (Ending Weight 195.3)

R223 thru R232 (05/12/23 thru 08/19/23) = -3.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 198.0)

R233 thru R242 (08/20/23 thru 11/27/23) = -17.6 LOST (Ending Weight 180.4)

R243 thru R252 (11/28/23 thru 03/06/24) = -2.6 LOST (Ending Weight 177.8)

R253 (03/07/24 thru 03/16/24) = -xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)

Day/Weight/Comment
03/06 …..177.8….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND

03/07 -177.4- (Trend weight 178.7)

03/08 -DNW- (Trend weight DNW)

03/09 -178.8- (Trend weight 178.8)

03/10 -178.8- (Trend weight 178.9) I sure have been eating out and away from home a lot more lately. Yesterday I ended up having some ice cream. It did not show up on the scale today so I don’t know if it will rear its ugly head another day or if I got away with it. Only time will tell.

03/11 -179.6- (Trend weight179.2) Wow! Am I EVER glad that last week is over! It was a rough one in so many ways. I’m starting off this week with a day of travel to the Dentist about nearly 200 miles round trip. Not exactly a good way to start a new week, but hopefully I’ll be able to make some progress as the week goes on. My ice cream finally showed up on the scale today in spite of my objections. Phooey!

03/12 -xxxxx- (Trend weightxxxxx)

03/13 -xxxxx- (Trend weightxxxxx)

03/14 -xxxxx- (Trend weightxxxxx)

03/15 -xxxxx- (Trend weightxxxxx)

03/16 -xxxxx- (Trend weightxxxxx)

Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s

Krysless2 · March 11

PW: 172.8
Mon 03/11: 174.5;+1.7lbs
~ #marked-as-survived-an-eventful-weekend! 😅
~ Not sure how true the scale is! My activity level was super-high(for me) and I received a few badges in Stride-kick that I was proud of. But dinner last night was a Home-chef meal that was pretty carb-y and lunch was full of sodium. We’ll see what happens after TMI. Even though the chicken Parmesan was sided with zucchini, the chicken was still breaded and fried.

Sun 03/10: 172.8;+.2lbs
~ The birthday party was so sweet and my cousin was the star of the show of course! She gave such great attention to each present and smashed her birthday cupcake as we all predicted she would. <<see below for pictures>> I am always running around participating in the festivities, but I am noticing when there’s quite a few people I don’t know (and no alcohol) I go into a super-extended ADD mode. Maybe upgrade me to AdHd class! It was a nice time though and luckily they grilled hamburgers and hot dogs and I ate like two of each without the bun.
Click for pics!

Stayed Below SW 174🟢=Yes 🔴=No
(Thu> > > > > > > > Next Sat)
🟢🟢🟢🟢🔴🔘🔘🔘🔘🔘

03/12 Tue ~ 6th Day
03/13 Wed
03/14 Thu

*MiniGoal: Under 172
03/15 Fri ~ 9th Day
03/16 Sat ~ Last Day

Prev Days(Cliffs notes in RED):

Sat 03/09🟢172.6;-0lbs
~ No movement on the scale which is a good thing in my opinion. It was wing night at my house so although I didn’t have a ton of food what I did have was full of sodium and definitely felt it in my gut ->🤰
~ I did have 2 light beers 🫤
Fri 03/08🟢172.6;-1lbs
~ This weekend I have plans for the first time in a little bit. My baby cousin is having her 1st birthday at a beach-park. I’m sure they’ll be food because it’s at 11am. Afterwards we’re going to the mall for a few items with some family. Both places will be filled with temptations so I need to have an eating plan in place. Day 5: No alcohol✅
Thu 03/07🟢173.6;-.4lbs
~ Im repeating this from yesterday because I just don’t think I’m taking myself seriously (for crying out loud!!)
<<< Plan on watching old KETO YouTuber videos for mental refreshments!>>>
Requesting everyone’s recommendations for this-please(or how did you motivate/learn yourself how to eat on a Keto diet? THANK YOU(kindly)! 😊 >>>
SW 03/06: 174;-0lbs
~ Another day another dollar!🫤 No change in the scale today. Did have a lot of keto “products” yesterday, which I’ve been trying to limit to once a day. A Hungry-ghost lingered around my stomach all day but I do believe he doubled as a Tired-ghost… neither was Friendly! Lol
***MUST get good sleep to reach my goals.

roscoe1998 · March 11

Female 60 years old
It's been a while since I've been here, but decided to focus on weight loss again and this has always been a helpful tool for me. Lost 30 pounds last spring. then gained a few of those back. Have kept up my daily walks, but need to concentrate on nutrition.
Spent last round on vacation and only gained half a pound, so that's a win! Now it's time to get serious and lose some weight before my son's wedding at the end of April.

SW January 2023 210
GW 160
EW RND 252 179.7
SW RND 253
3/7 178.8
3/8 177.9 I'm making cookies all weekend, so I am going to resist the temptation to sample them!
3/9 178.4
3/10 177.2
3/11 178.4 Ugg...ate some salty snacks yesterday. Hope I'm retaining fluid and will see a drop tomorrow if I focus today. My son is in town, so I'm sure we will be going out to eat.....
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3/15
3/16

SheilaBoneham · March 11

🥒🥕🥬🥦🫛🌶️🥑🫑🍆

📆 2015–2023

Feb. 2015: highest weight 218.2h
2015: end weight running average 178.2nd
2016: end weight running average 147.7
2017: end weight running average 148
2018: end weight running average 137.2.
Extreme elimination diet (doctor prescribed) for diagnostic reasons, very low calories, then boom! Gained 40 pounds.
2019: end weight running average 176.1
2020: end weight running average 183.8.
2021: end weight running average 179.4.
2022: end weight running average 178.6
2023: end weight running average 191. 😳

2024 Rounds
R146 01/06/24: end weight 191.4 😊
R147 01/16/24: end weight 192.8 ☹️
R148 01/16/24: end weight 191.6 (-1.2) 😊
R149 02/05/24: end weight 193 (+1.4) ☹️
R150 02/15/24: end weight 194.6 (+1.6) ☹️
R150 02/15/24: end weight 194.6 (+1.6) ☹️
R151 02/25/24: end weight 194.2 (-.2) 😊

R152 03/06/24: end weight 194.4 (+.2) 🙂

Day, Weight, Comment

3/07 - 194.8
Charlie had a good first agility class yesterday, and I got some exercise. I feel so clumsy out there—agility has never been my sport with my dogs, so I don’t know the footwork. (I’m more of an obedience, tracking, and scent work fan, plus good old long walks.) But I think this will be fun. I was really hungry when I got home, but ate responsibly.

3/08 - 194.6
Well, I’m not losing a ton of weight, but I do feel “lighter” without a pretty much constant focus on food. I think I am eating a bit less than when I was tracking, weirdly enough. It’s a rainy day, so I’m off to knit and talk with a friend for a couple of hours—perfect day for it!

3/09 - 194.4
I’m happy with that, especially since we had pizza yesterday. All good! Have a lovely weekend, all.

3/10 - 194
Oh, good! I thought I might have a DPR (delayed pizza response 😂) from Friday, but I was very mindful yesterday and I guess it worked. Enjoy your Sunday!

3/11 - 194
Going out for lunch today (weekly lunch with a friend). I picked a place where I can get broiled fish and uncomplicated veggie sides. All good. 😊

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3/14 -
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3/17 - ☘️

Corina1143 · March 11

Cori - just trying to get healthier.

My Round 1 sw= 175.6 ew= 174.8
My Round 2 sw= 175.4 ew= 173.2
My Round 3 sw= 172.6 ew= didn't weigh
My Round 4 sw= 177.8 ew= 174
My Round 5 sw= 174.8 ew= 174.8
My Round 6 sw= 175.0 ew= 178
My Round 7 sw= 176.4 ew= 172.2
My Round 8 sw= 170.6 ew= 172.4
My Round 9 sw= 171.4 ew= 176
My Round 10 sw 176.0 ew= 172.8
My Round 11 sw 173 ew176.4
I skipped a round

3/07 - 173.6 I still put 273.6 sometimes and get to change it. Had a whole Blaze pizza yesterday. So good! Veggies the rest of the day. Good Sleep last night.
3/08 - 174 I baked healthy oat bars last night, and of course I had to sample. It shows today. Lol. Slept ok
3/09 - 172.4 healthy food, big portions, good sleep 😴
3/10 - 172 good food, not very good sleep

3/11 - 172.2 walked to Braum's for a grilled chicken sandwich. Good food, good sleep.

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