๐ŸŒธ ๐Ÿ’ May Daily Weigh in and Logging Challenge๐Ÿ’๐ŸŒธ

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  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,178 Member
    @mae1658 Thanks so much for joining us and for sharing all your stats and successes so far in 2024. It's great to have you here!
  • koeitjiesa
    koeitjiesa Posts: 402 Member
    May daily weigh in.

    May Start weight: 90.2kg
    May Goal weight: 87kg

    01/05 - 90.2kg
    02/05 - 89.8kg
    03/05 - 89.5kg
    04/05 - 89.5kg
    05/05 - 89.7kg
    06/05 - 89.6kg
    07/05 - 89.4kg
    08/05 - 89.7kg
    09/05 - 89.6kg
    10/05 - 89.7kg
    11/05 - 89.2kg
    12/05 - 89.4kg
    13/05 - 89.9kg
    14/05 - 89.3kg
    15/05 - 88.9kg
    16/05 - 88.6kg
    17/05 - 88.1kg
    18/05 - 88.1kg
    19/05 - 87.7kg
    20/05 - 88.1kg
    21/05 - 87.9kg
    22/05 - 87.8kg
  • iLive2Walk
    iLive2Walk Posts: 5,425 Member
    @catherien Sorry to hear about you motorhome. Hopefullly she will find a family who has the time and $ to bring her back to glory - and if not the charity will be extremely grateful to have it.

    @lisalisa123 Doing fabulous - hoping you see the 29s very soon!

    @mae1658 Welcome to this wonderful group.
  • cattherien
    cattherien Posts: 370 Member
    Hey all, Charlene here. I'm 58yo, 5'8", married 40 years, 6 kids, 9 grandkids, and I'm a caregiver for the elderly so they can stay in their homes.

    Goal weight: 150
    April 30: 182.3
    May 21: 182.2 ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿฅณ
    May 22: 183.1 ๐Ÿคท

    My bad, yesterday I was both over my calorie limit by 200 calories, and I had more carbs than I normally do. Or my estimation of portions was off. Also possible. And those 200 calories were a bedtime snack. So! Back on track today.

    Yet another major curve ball yesterday: hubby got a text from a local job he'd applied to probably months ago; they want to do a phone interview with him this evening. It would mean not moving an hour away, but 20 minutes away. We'd still sell our house to our son, but if hubby gets hired to this job, we'd need to live with our son until we find a new place.
  • Rh1aB1a
    Rh1aB1a Posts: 313 Member
    ๐ŸŒธHAPPY MAY!!! ๐ŸŒธ <3

    CW-155.4 <3
    GW-150.4 <3
    UGW-145.0 <3

    1. 155.4 <3
    2. 154.8 <3
    3. DNW
    4. DNW
    5. 153.8 <3
    6. 154.4 <3
    7. 154.6 <3
    8. DNW
    9. 155.2 <3
    10. 155.4 <3 My body is holding on to this weight for dear life! I'm not sure what I need to do to break through this!
    11. 154.8 <3 It's my son's 10th birthday! Trying to keep it in check!!!
    12. 153.8 <3
    13. DNW
    14. 154.8 <3
    15. 155.0 :|
    16. 153.4 <3 I think my scale might be drunk, but a win is a win :D
    17. 152.4 <3 Finally gaining some momentum again, but future-husband and I are going to a concert tomorrow and staying in a hotel so I'm hoping I can stay on plan!
    18. 151.4 <3
    19. DNW
    20. 152.4 <3
    21. 153.0 <3 The weekend is catching up to me now! I'm confident it will level out tomorrow.
    22. 151.8 <3
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,965 Member
    Happy May!
    My goals this month are to enjoy being outside, spending time with family, and fully embrace my journey to better health.

    Here is to logging and weighing daily!

    May 1stโ€” 210.2 Letโ€™s go
    May 2ndโ€”210.0
    May 3rdโ€”210.1
    May the 4th be with you! 210
    May 5thโ€” 209.1
    May 6thโ€”209.3
    May 7thโ€”208.5
    May 8thโ€”209.6 too much snacking
    May 14thโ€”209.8
    May 16thโ€”210.8
    May 17thโ€”210.8
    May 21stโ€”210.6โ€ฆ back at it. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
    May 22ndโ€”211.2

    Jill ๐Ÿฅฐ
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,178 Member
    edited May 22
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    My name is Donna. I am 5โ€™ 5โ€ tall, 64 years old and from Michigan USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.

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


    This Challenge Starting Weight (from April 30th): 185.6
    Goal: 181.6 (Four lb Loss)
    Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx
    Total Lost/Gained this month: xxxxx



    **********************ONE DAY, ONE STEP, ONE DECISION AT A TIME********************



    Weight in blue makes me blue because itโ€™s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because itโ€™s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


    05/01-185.4-(Trend Weight 182.3)

    05/02-185.4-(Trend Weight 182.4)

    05/03-182.6-(Trend Weight 182.6)-

    05/04-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/05-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/06-185.2-(Trend Weight 183.4)-

    05/07-185.2-(Trend Weight 183.8)-

    05/08-184.8-(Trend Weight 184.4)-

    05/09-184.4-(Trend Weight 185.0)-

    05/10-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/11-185.4-(Trend Weight 185.3)-

    05/12-185.4-(Trend Weight 185.4)-

    05/13-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/14-186.4-(Trend Weight 185.6)-

    05/15-187.2-(Trend Weight 185.7)-

    05/16-186.8-(Trend Weight 186.0)-

    05/17-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/18-187.4-(Trend Weight 186.2)-

    05/19-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/20-188.2-(Trend Weight 186.5)-

    05/21-188.2-(Trend Weight 186.7)- I made ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE food choices yesterday thanks to some food my workers brought in to share. I really should have used my โ€œno thank youโ€ manners! I was under calorie for the day but the carbs were through the roof. I ended up going without a proper dinner last night just to make up for it. Luckily it did not put me into a sugar drop binge or a hungry without my dinner binge. I really need to see a drop tomorrow on the scale so I will be pre-logging my food today to help me stay focused.

    05/22-186.0-(Trend Weight 186.9)- Whoosh. It was a good day yesterday except in the world of exercise. I shed so much water that Iโ€™m sure the drop was all water weight but it feels great to get rid of the stomach bloat. Its beautiful here today. Maybe Iโ€™ll get out and walk around my cul-de-sac a few times (uphill). I canโ€™t go far with my contractors here.


    05/23-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

    05/24-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

    05/25-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

    05/26-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

    05/27-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

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    05/29-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

    05/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

    05/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
  • lislisa123
    lislisa123 Posts: 948 Member
    ๐ŸŒทMay๐ŸŒท

    5/1- 337.6
    5/2- 336.6
    5/3- 336.6
    5/4- 336.4
    5/5- 335.4
    5/6- 334.4
    5/7- 334.4
    5/8- 333.4
    5/9- 335.4
    5/10-333.8
    5/11-334.8
    5/12-334.6
    5/13-335.2
    5/14-334.6
    5/15-334.6 ( I hit an awful plateau this week. ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿคง๐Ÿ˜ฃ )
    5/16-334.0
    5/17-334.4
    5/18-334.0
    5/19-332.2 ( FINALLY!!! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰)
    5/20-331.2
    5/21-330.8 ( Yes, just keep going down. ๐Ÿ˜„ )
    5/22-329.8
    5/23-
    5/24-
    5/25-
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  • KountryKat
    KountryKat Posts: 130 Member
    Happy May everyone! ๐Ÿฆ‹ Iโ€™m Kat and I live in rural NV with my boyfriend and 5 cats. Iโ€™ve been on a slow weight loss/fitness journey since February. This monthโ€™s challenges will be heavy workload and stress at work and renovations and other projects around the house with 10 days off at the end of the month to focus completely on renovations. My main goal this month is to not burn myself out with so much going on! Mostly healthy meals, exercising when I have energy, and a healthy focus on emotional/mental health.
    SW: 122.6
    UGW: TBD, ~105ish depending on muscle

    5/01: 113.8
    5/02: 114.2
    5/03: 113.0
    5/04: 112.6
    5/05: 112.8
    5/06: 111.8
    5/07: 112.4
    5:08: 112.4
    5/09: 112.8
    5/10: ?
    5/11: 111.8
    5/12: 112.2
    5/13: 112.8
    5/14: 112.4
    5/15: 112.8
    5/16: 112.6
    5/17: 111.4
    5/18: 111.4
    5/19: 111.2
    5/20: 112.4
    5/21: 111.6
    5/22: 110.6 Iโ€™ve been so busy and a little burned out on tracking, but still making pretty good choices and doing well overall.

    @cattherien Iโ€™m sorry to hear about your vehicles woes. ๐Ÿ˜” Itโ€™s hard when you get attached to a vehicle that holds so many memories, but I hope everything has a positive outcome for you! Iโ€™m starting renovations this Friday, starting with paint and then flooring when it arrives. It will be a lot of work, but I know Iโ€™ll be happy with the outcome!
  • iLive2Walk
    iLive2Walk Posts: 5,425 Member
    @cattherien Well that is an interesting twist I hope it all works out for you. Fingers crossed! ๐Ÿคž
  • ozdeelite
    ozdeelite Posts: 450 Member
    May daily weigh in
    October weight 115kg

    Start weight 107.5kg
    Goal weight 105kg

    1. 107.5kg
    2. 107.5kg
    3. 107.6kg
    4. 106.6kg
    5. Away
    6. Away
    7. 107.4kg
    8. 107.4kg
    9. 106.7kg
    10. 108.1kg
    11. 108.7kg
    12. 108kg
    13. 107.9kg
    14. 107.5kg ๐Ÿ‘
    15. 107.2kg ๐Ÿ˜Ž
    16. 107.9 ๐Ÿคฌ
    17. 108.1 ๐Ÿคฌ๐Ÿคฌ๐Ÿคฌ
    18. 107.5kg - Deja vu
    19. 107.9kg ๐Ÿ˜ž
    20. 107.8 ๐Ÿ˜”
    21. 108.2kg ๐Ÿ˜ฉ
    22. 106.9kg ๐Ÿ˜Ž
    23. 107.1kg
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  • JeremyM0510
    JeremyM0510 Posts: 18 Member
    May 1st I weighed 375 at the drโ€™s office. That was after two months of CrossFit training. I was crushed when I realized the scale hadnโ€™t moved. Progress was definitely made, just everywhere but the damn scale. So it is with great pride I weighed in this morning at 360.

    MFP and my diet coach are keeping me on the straight and narrow. Only a few bad meals since starting 5/10
  • lifechanges2day
    lifechanges2day Posts: 585 Member

    Hi my name is Kathy 55yr 5'5"
    From NY finger lakes region

    SW: 2/04/24: 191.4lb
    UGW: 9/08/24: 145lb
    March 01: 184.9lb
    W: 3/31: 177.0lb
    W: 4/30: 171.9lb

    Goal for May 166lb -5.9lb


    5/1: 171.9 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜€
    5/2: 172.8 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿค”
    5/3 172.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜•
    5/4: 172.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿค”
    5/5: 170.6๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ

    I eliminated all salty foods yesterday....
    20.8 lbs gone, 23.6 to go.....
    5/6: 171.2 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“
    5/7: 170.8 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜€
    5/8: 170.8๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ™‚
    5/9: 170.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜€
    5/10: 171.2 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿคช
    5/11: 170.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ
    5/12: 170.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ™‚
    I was so hoping for the 160's this week, maybe next week. I will take the minus 0.5lb. The bigger losses seem to come in 2 week increments.... ๐Ÿค”
    5/13: 170.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“
    Well I guess I should be happy with staying the same, all the extra water with my meal must have helped....
    5/14: 170.7 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿคช
    I don't see me reaching this months goal, unless some miracle happens. I've been in the same routine for a few months now, maybe it's time to mix things up๐Ÿค”
    5/15: 171.2๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜ณ
    Apparently dairy is not my thing
    5/16: 169.5 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ
    Woo Hoo new decade!!!! I'm beginning to see a pattern, I drop, then go up a bit and then drop again, I can't figure it out but as long as I keep making the drops that's ok....Scale madness I tell you...lol
    5/17: 168.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ
    I really hope the scale isn't playing a cruel joke on me...lol
    5/18: 168.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿ˜ holding steady Woo Hoo!
    5/19: 168.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜Š
    5/20: 169.3 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿคช Thanks salty food
    5/21: 167.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ I still don't understand it but I'll take the win...
    5/22: 166.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ


  • iLive2Walk
    iLive2Walk Posts: 5,425 Member
    edited May 23
    Hello I'm Darlene. Retired, 63-year-old. Married (Greg), one adult daughter (Allyson), and one goldendoodle (Monty). I have been on this weight loss journey since January 2023. Back for another month with these wonderful people.

    My goals for May:

    โš–๏ธ Lose 2% of my body weight my 4 pounds per month is getting really difficult now that I almost to my goal weight - but still am going to try to get that 4 pounds! Get into the 140s!
    ๐Ÿ‘ฃ Average 17k Steps
    ๐Ÿ“ Log Daily
    ๐Ÿฅ— Stay under my calorie range
    ๐Ÿ’ช Strength Train 3 days per week
    ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Stretching routine - 3 days per week
    ๐Ÿซ€ Aerobics 3 days per week
    ๐Ÿ’ฆ 6+ glasses of water
    ๐Ÿง‚Stay under sodium goal
    ๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ or ME! Read, play a game or Me time daily

    ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME!

    Highest Weight 228

    SW Dec: 228 | Jan: 217 | Feb: 212 | Mar: 207.6 | Apr 200.2 | May 194.8 | Jun: 189.6 | Jul: 187.4 | Aug: 179.8 | Sept: 174.2 | Oct: 169.6 | Nov 164.6 | Dec 164 | Jan 159.8 | Feb 156.8 | Mar 152.8 |Apr 151.6

    ๐ŸŒท๐ŸชปMay Starting Weight: 151.6๐Ÿชป๐ŸŒท

    Each Month I write a reflection on how the month went. Here's My April Reflection if anyone wants to read:
    April 2024 Reflection

    April was basically a frustrating weight loss month; lost 1.2 pounds. Didnโ€™t reach my stretch or regular weight loss goal. At least it wasnโ€™t a gain. Started off the month with indulging on Easter, then took an overnight trip to see the Eclipse and was also off plan. Then mid-month realized I had a problem with my bathroom scale โ€“ apparently, I have been underestimating my weight for a while โ€“ new scale new weight and it wasnโ€™t pretty. Worked hard the last couple weeks, and at least I got down to below my starting weight โ€“ which who knows if that was correct. For May โ€“ my goal is to get into the 140s come hell or high water.

    I have been successful with the exercise, averaging well over my 17K goal, and tracked a little over 250 miles again in April; year to date a little over 1,000; almost have way there. I am also on track for intentional miles with a little over 750 miles to date.

    I have been keeping on plan with my cardio and strength routines. I alternate one day of cardio and then one day of strength. Although I do not like them much, I add one stretch type routine weekly. I have been having some trouble with some pain in my knees โ€“ so found a stretching knee exercise that I began adding daily at the end of the month. I have an appointment with the Doctor May 1 to see what she says. Hopefully, I can continue to walk and wonโ€™t have to take a break.

    I started re-reading the first book of the Harry Potter series, along with my Hogwarts Challenge. I finished โ€œThe Masked Cityโ€ and am on the third book of the Invisible Library Series โ€“ โ€œThe Burning Pageโ€.
    The next round of The Biggest Loser starts May 1. We have a full team, and I spent a lot of time in-between rounds getting ready. Looking forward to the start. The Hogwarts Challenge started; always a fun one. I rejoined Fat2Fit - I can do it.
    • My May Goals:
    • Get into the 140 range!
    • Log 150 intentional miles; and 250 in overall miles
    • Alternate days of Cardio and Strength Training
    • Stretch 3 days per week
    • Average 17K steps per day
    • Read almost every day

    Here is my before and after picture for April. Not much different than last month but found a new before picture and took an after at the same spot.

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    May 1: 151.2 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿซ€ ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“–๐ŸŽฎME! A good day for me yesterday; got it all done and had some Me time. I love a new month - a fresh start; and so glad to be back.
    May 2: 150.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚ ๐ŸŽฎ ME! A nice swish - hope it stays off. Still working towards that old scale number (had to replace the old scale mid-April and the new scale was ugly and not nice). As much as I hate to say it, the new scale was right. Went to the doctor yesterday and the numbers matched to the decimal. Nice day yesterday - moved bingo night with the family to Wednesday this week. Noone won, but it is always fun.
    May 3: 152.2 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ I should keep my mouth quiet when I have big downside - it always bites me in the butt. Busy day yesterday. Got our morning walk done, then worked in the garden most of the day. Spread the rest of the soil and turned it in. Got the carrots, potatoes, and parsnips planted. Cleaned up the screened porch which was filled with garden stuff. Exhausted, so of course binged a little - but with all the exercise today came just under my calorie limit - with binging of course went over the sodium limit.
    May 4: 151.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚ ๐ŸŽฎ Another busy day in the garden, also busy with a relay race in another challenge that I am in - kept me busy all day.
    May 5: 151.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐ŸŽฎ What I expected (or a gain). Relay race for the Hogwarts challenge and the garden (finished) kept me so busy yesterday when dinnertime came I said I'm too exhausted to cook - we got subway, which has so much sodium, then I had pretzels, and cookies - ate all my exercise calories. Had two calories left for the day! I did take a beautiful walk in the morning yesterday along the Connecticut River and got this shot with the sun reflecting in the water - and they put the docks in, guess that means it's time to get the boat ready!
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    May 6: 150.2 ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ฆ ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! First smile in a while! I don't give them until I am under my last recorded low weight. Finally got under the old scale weight. Rested a little yesterday, didn't reach my step goal - but way over my 17K average goal. Tonight is bingo night with Mom- going to resist the junk!

    May 7: 151 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Nice night with mom, noone won. I'm up on the scale - but was under my calorie limit and sodium limit - so thinking just normal flucuations.
    May 8: 150.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Nice day yesterday - super warm. Hubby had a PT appointment so got some me time while he was gone. Monty and I snuggled on the couch and watched MY tv shows. I usually watch them on the treadmill. It was nice. The scale is kind of being stubborn - showed me a little dance on Monday - but it was just a tease. We got the boat uncovered. We were going to wash it today- but got a call from Allyson this morning - she's having trouble with her AC unit - so going over for a Daddy-Do to see what we can do to fix it (or replace).
    May 9: 150.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ Ordered a new AC Unit - old one bit the dust. Busy day with the daddy-dos so had a hard tme fitting in the excercise - I felt very good about myself because I accomplished everything in my plan.
    May 10: 149.8 ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! It's temporary, but I'll take it. Today taking Mom out for Mother's Day - so expect a rise tomorrow. Going to our favorite seafood restaurant. But I have seen the 40s and they look nice!
    May 11: 150.0 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ Nice day with Mom yesterday to celebrate Mother's day. Today going to visit Greg's cousin (actually his Mom's cousin). Greg's Mom passed quite a few years ago, and his cousin is his closest Mom figure.


    May 12: 149.8 ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– Missed my step goal, left the house at 6AM and didn't get back until 4PM - did get my workout done. I don't know how all you that work do it. I was exhausted and was just sitting chatting for 6 hours. Although I missed my step goal I did hit the 1,100 mile marker for my 2,024 in 2024 goal.
    May 13: 149.8 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“–๐ŸŽฎME! I have been having some pain in my knees for a couple weeks now. When I had my doctor's appointment last week - my doctor said to keep walking, and referred me to an orthopedic doctor (appointment tomorrow). I have been pushing through to get my step and cardio goals done. The last couple of days, have been hurting a lot so slowed down a little. Just did a stretch workout and a couple smaller walks. I am anxious about what the doctor will say tomorrow.
    May 14: DNW: ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“–๐ŸŽฎME! Well, yesterday after my walk - my knee froze up and now I can put any weight on it. Perfect timing - as I have my othopedic appointment today. Did not weigh because I can't step up on the scale. Using crutches - hope they can do something - but it looks like I won't be getting in those walks for the near future. I won't let it de-rail me. I'll have to do some upper body workouts unti I get it figured out.
    May 15: 150.2 ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Went to the doctor, arthritis in both knees, but concerned it could me a meniscus tear on left side (which doesn't show up on an xray). Have to wait for insurance to approve, then going for an MRI. In the meantime, stay off for a week or two, and ibuprofen to reduce swelling. Upper exercises, and eating less for the time being, and have to figure out my diet without having the exercise calories to rely on. Was a tad over yesterday. I did find some seated cardio and strength routines that I tried, but . . . .
    May 16 150.4 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Got it all done, except the steps (won't hit that for a while). I'm thinking the garmin overestimates the seated workouts calories. Feeling a little better, I can walk without the crutches. One step at a time. And I had TOO much ME time!


    May 17 151.4 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Very frustrating. I found a bunch of seated exercise routines and reached my 100 minutes of intentional goal - but it really apparent that the Garmin must over estimate how much I burned. I think today I won't record any exercise on my Garmin and just have a really light eating day. I have an appointment next Thursday (Yes a long way out) for an MRI. I was going to cancel because it seems to be getting better, and then I said "No, let's just do it to rule out anything major."
    May 18: 150.6 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! I took a short slow walk yesterday and did ok. Then the a lot of seated exercise to get my 100 minutes in. Didn't use any exercise calories towards my calorie limit and came 33 calories under my limit. I wasn't hungry - I don't eat because I'm hungry - never have. I eat because I like food. Today am celebrating Mother's Day and Allyson's 30th birthday - going out to lunch. Will have a very small breakfast and light dinner to compensate.I really would like to see the 140s again soon.
    May 19: 152.6 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! It's what I expected. Out to lunch, and then that started me on the snacking instead of a light dinner. Way over the calorie limit and sodium - back to it today. Hoping the body quickly reverses my sabotage.
    May 20: 152.4 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME!
    May 21: 150.8๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“–๐ŸŽฎME! Finally the swish I was looking for. Almost met my step goal yesterday - getting back to it.
    May 22: 150.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! I made my step goal Woo Hoo! A little sore, but I did it. MRI of course is tomorrow and I'm feeling better - still going to do it. It's a waste of ๐Ÿ’ต, they will tell me I'm nuts - but at least I will know.
    May 22: 151 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Well that was disappointing. Probably due to the higher sodium dinner last night, but I was under my sodium goal. Finished planting the garden - now just to wait to see what grows and control the pests!





  • Rh1aB1a
    Rh1aB1a Posts: 313 Member
    ๐ŸŒธHAPPY MAY!!! ๐ŸŒธ <3

    CW-155.4 <3
    GW-150.4 <3
    UGW-145.0 <3

    1. 155.4 <3
    2. 154.8 <3
    3. DNW
    4. DNW
    5. 153.8 <3
    6. 154.4 <3
    7. 154.6 <3
    8. DNW
    9. 155.2 <3
    10. 155.4 <3 My body is holding on to this weight for dear life! I'm not sure what I need to do to break through this!
    11. 154.8 <3 It's my son's 10th birthday! Trying to keep it in check!!!
    12. 153.8 <3
    13. DNW
    14. 154.8 <3
    15. 155.0 :|
    16. 153.4 <3 I think my scale might be drunk, but a win is a win :D
    17. 152.4 <3 Finally gaining some momentum again, but future-husband and I are going to a concert tomorrow and staying in a hotel so I'm hoping I can stay on plan!
    18. 151.4 <3
    19. DNW
    20. 152.4 <3
    21. 153.0 <3 The weekend is catching up to me now! I'm confident it will level out tomorrow.
    22. 151.8 <3
    23. 151.4 <3
  • cattherien
    cattherien Posts: 370 Member
    edited May 23
    Hey all, Charlene here. I'm 58yo, 5'8", married 40 years, 6 kids, 9 grandkids, and I'm a caregiver for the elderly so they can stay in their homes.

    Goal weight: 150
    April 30: 182.3
    May 22: 183.1 ๐Ÿคท
    May 23: 183.3๐Ÿคฆ

    Like what? Grr. I was under target with calories, got enough water, had a great night's sleep.... The only thing I can think of was that I had gluten free/dairy free mac and cheese with dinner. Literally the only carbs I ate yesterday. Stupid scale. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ I'm only a little grumpy about it. And tomorrow might be a whoosh, ya never know. ๐Ÿคž

    Hubby's phone interview went very well; they sent him some paperwork, and then they'll schedule a second interview. This is basically his dream job. They want to have decided on him before August, they said; which fits into our moving plans. We're still working slowly - too slowly probably- on downsizing; but if he gets this job, we don't need to hurry that, since it's local. I don't know if we'd just look for an apartment to live in, initially, he mentioned that. But neither of us wants to live with our son. Not that we don't love he and his wife to pieces! But that this is their first home and they have so many plans on renovating and updating. We don't want to cramp that enthusiasm.
  • cattherien
    cattherien Posts: 370 Member
    @kountrykat thank you! Keep us updated on how renovations are going.

    @ilive2walk thanks! ๐Ÿคž How did that MRI go? When will you know results?

    @jeremy0510 welcome and congrats!
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,965 Member
    edited May 23
    Happy May!
    My goals this month are to enjoy being outside, spending time with family, and fully embrace my journey to better health.

    Here is to logging and weighing daily!

    May 1stโ€” 210.2 Letโ€™s go
    May 2ndโ€”210.0
    May 3rdโ€”210.1
    May the 4th be with you! 210
    May 5thโ€” 209.1
    May 6thโ€”209.3
    May 7thโ€”208.5
    May 8thโ€”209.6 too much snacking
    May 14thโ€”209.8
    May 16thโ€”210.8
    May 17thโ€”210.8
    May 21stโ€”210.6โ€ฆ back at it. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
    May 22ndโ€”211.2
    May 23reโ€” 209.9โ€ฆ mowed the grass and cleaned the pool. Down 1.2 pounds this morning. I love being back under 210. Baby steps!

    Jill ๐Ÿฅฐ
  • kebass01
    kebass01 Posts: 67 Member
    3/27: 172.2
    4/1: 168.0
    GW for end of may: 150
    GW for 6/14: 145
    UGW: 128

    5/1: 159.2
    5/3: 158.8
    5/5: 158.0
    5/7: 157.4
    5/9: 157.0
    5/11: 156.4
    5/13: 156.0
    5/15: 155.4
    5/17: 155.0
    5/19: 154.0
    5/21: 153.4
    5/23: 152.8

    Still going down. Staying tight on the calories and trying to drink plenty of water. 8 days to get under 150. It will be hard, but we shall see with the 3 day weekend. Did my workout yesterday and going to try to do a mile today after we go out for lunch.
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,178 Member
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    My name is Donna. I am 5โ€™ 5โ€ tall, 64 years old and from Michigan USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.

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


    This Challenge Starting Weight (from April 30th): 185.6
    Goal: 181.6 (Four lb Loss)
    Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx
    Total Lost/Gained this month: xxxxx



    **********************ONE DAY, ONE STEP, ONE DECISION AT A TIME********************



    Weight in blue makes me blue because itโ€™s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because itโ€™s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


    05/01-185.4-(Trend Weight 182.3)

    05/02-185.4-(Trend Weight 182.4)

    05/03-182.6-(Trend Weight 182.6)-

    05/04-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/05-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/06-185.2-(Trend Weight 183.4)-

    05/07-185.2-(Trend Weight 183.8)-

    05/08-184.8-(Trend Weight 184.4)-

    05/09-184.4-(Trend Weight 185.0)-

    05/10-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/11-185.4-(Trend Weight 185.3)-

    05/12-185.4-(Trend Weight 185.4)-

    05/13-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/14-186.4-(Trend Weight 185.6)-

    05/15-187.2-(Trend Weight 185.7)-

    05/16-186.8-(Trend Weight 186.0)-

    05/17-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/18-187.4-(Trend Weight 186.2)-

    05/19-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-

    05/20-188.2-(Trend Weight 186.5)-

    05/21-188.2-(Trend Weight 186.7)-

    05/22-186.0-(Trend Weight 186.9)- Whoosh. It was a good day yesterday except in the world of exercise. I shed so much water that Iโ€™m sure the drop was all water weight but it feels great to get rid of the stomach bloat. Its beautiful here today. Maybe Iโ€™ll get out and walk around my cul-de-sac a few times (uphill). I canโ€™t go far with my contractors here.

    05/23-185.6-(Trend Weight 186.9)- I was expecting an uptick today. Although I stayed within my calories (eating up part of my exercise calories) my carbs were over by about 10 due to the pasta/lasagna. I have leftovers for today (for lunch) so I donโ€™t know if it all will finally catch up to me or if I can get away with it. I plan on making sure my dinner is lower carb to offset it all. Probably bacon & eggs today as a breakfast for dinner. Iโ€™m trying to use up some of the food in my freezer. Or shall I say โ€œFreezersโ€. I have 3 of them and they are all over-full. There is no reason I canโ€™t be mindful of my macros and still eat food I already have. Iโ€™m usually careful about my shopping choices anyway. I will have to pre-plan and pre-log for sure. My weight is slowly going in the right direction and I donโ€™t want to compromise that.


    05/24-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

    05/25-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

    05/26-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

    05/27-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

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    05/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
  • lislisa123
    lislisa123 Posts: 948 Member
    ๐ŸŒทMay๐ŸŒท

    5/1- 337.6
    5/2- 336.6
    5/3- 336.6
    5/4- 336.4
    5/5- 335.4
    5/6- 334.4
    5/7- 334.4
    5/8- 333.4
    5/9- 335.4
    5/10-333.8
    5/11-334.8
    5/12-334.6
    5/13-335.2
    5/14-334.6
    5/15-334.6 ( I hit an awful plateau this week. ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿคง๐Ÿ˜ฃ )
    5/16-334.0
    5/17-334.4
    5/18-334.0
    5/19-332.2 ( FINALLY!!! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰)
    5/20-331.2
    5/21-330.8 ( Yes, just keep going down. ๐Ÿ˜„ )
    5/22-329.8
    5/23-329.6 ( It's been 9 years since I've been in the 320s. Both sad and exciting at the same time. )
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  • ozdeelite
    ozdeelite Posts: 450 Member
    May daily weigh in
    October weight 115kg

    Start weight 107.5kg
    Goal weight 105kg

    1. 107.5kg
    2. 107.5kg
    3. 107.6kg
    4. 106.6kg
    5. Away
    6. Away
    7. 107.4kg
    8. 107.4kg
    9. 106.7kg
    10. 108.1kg
    11. 108.7kg
    12. 108kg
    13. 107.9kg
    14. 107.5kg ๐Ÿ‘
    15. 107.2kg ๐Ÿ˜Ž
    16. 107.9 ๐Ÿคฌ
    17. 108.1 ๐Ÿคฌ๐Ÿคฌ๐Ÿคฌ
    18. 107.5kg - Deja vu
    19. 107.9kg ๐Ÿ˜ž
    20. 107.8 ๐Ÿ˜”
    21. 108.2kg ๐Ÿ˜ฉ
    22. 106.9kg ๐Ÿ˜Ž
    23. 107.1kg
    24. 106.4kg
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  • lifechanges2day
    lifechanges2day Posts: 585 Member

    Hi my name is Kathy 55yr 5'5"
    From NY finger lakes region

    SW: 2/04/24: 191.4lb
    UGW: 9/08/24: 145lb
    March 01: 184.9lb
    W: 3/31: 177.0lb
    W: 4/30: 171.9lb

    Goal for May 166lb -5.9lb


    5/1: 171.9 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜€
    5/2: 172.8 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿค”
    5/3 172.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜•
    5/4: 172.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿค”
    5/5: 170.6๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ

    I eliminated all salty foods yesterday....
    20.8 lbs gone, 23.6 to go.....
    5/6: 171.2 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“
    5/7: 170.8 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜€
    5/8: 170.8๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ™‚
    5/9: 170.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜€
    5/10: 171.2 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿคช
    5/11: 170.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ
    5/12: 170.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ™‚
    I was so hoping for the 160's this week, maybe next week. I will take the minus 0.5lb. The bigger losses seem to come in 2 week increments.... ๐Ÿค”
    5/13: 170.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“
    Well I guess I should be happy with staying the same, all the extra water with my meal must have helped....
    5/14: 170.7 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿคช
    I don't see me reaching this months goal, unless some miracle happens. I've been in the same routine for a few months now, maybe it's time to mix things up๐Ÿค”
    5/15: 171.2๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜ณ
    Apparently dairy is not my thing
    5/16: 169.5 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ
    Woo Hoo new decade!!!! I'm beginning to see a pattern, I drop, then go up a bit and then drop again, I can't figure it out but as long as I keep making the drops that's ok....Scale madness I tell you...lol
    5/17: 168.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ
    I really hope the scale isn't playing a cruel joke on me...lol
    5/18: 168.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿ˜ holding steady Woo Hoo!
    5/19: 168.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜Š
    5/20: 169.3 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿคช Thanks salty food
    5/21: 167.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ I still don't understand it but I'll take the win...
    5/22: 166.6 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅณ
    5/23: 167.1 ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ˜Š


  • iLive2Walk
    iLive2Walk Posts: 5,425 Member
    edited May 24
    Hello I'm Darlene. Retired, 63-year-old. Married (Greg), one adult daughter (Allyson), and one goldendoodle (Monty). I have been on this weight loss journey since January 2023. Back for another month with these wonderful people.

    My goals for May:

    โš–๏ธ Lose 2% of my body weight my 4 pounds per month is getting really difficult now that I almost to my goal weight - but still am going to try to get that 4 pounds! Get into the 140s!
    ๐Ÿ‘ฃ Average 17k Steps
    ๐Ÿ“ Log Daily
    ๐Ÿฅ— Stay under my calorie range
    ๐Ÿ’ช Strength Train 3 days per week
    ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Stretching routine - 3 days per week
    ๐Ÿซ€ Aerobics 3 days per week
    ๐Ÿ’ฆ 6+ glasses of water
    ๐Ÿง‚Stay under sodium goal
    ๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ or ME! Read, play a game or Me time daily

    ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME!

    Highest Weight 228

    SW Dec: 228 | Jan: 217 | Feb: 212 | Mar: 207.6 | Apr 200.2 | May 194.8 | Jun: 189.6 | Jul: 187.4 | Aug: 179.8 | Sept: 174.2 | Oct: 169.6 | Nov 164.6 | Dec 164 | Jan 159.8 | Feb 156.8 | Mar 152.8 |Apr 151.6

    ๐ŸŒท๐ŸชปMay Starting Weight: 151.6๐Ÿชป๐ŸŒท

    Each Month I write a reflection on how the month went. Here's My April Reflection if anyone wants to read:
    April 2024 Reflection

    April was basically a frustrating weight loss month; lost 1.2 pounds. Didnโ€™t reach my stretch or regular weight loss goal. At least it wasnโ€™t a gain. Started off the month with indulging on Easter, then took an overnight trip to see the Eclipse and was also off plan. Then mid-month realized I had a problem with my bathroom scale โ€“ apparently, I have been underestimating my weight for a while โ€“ new scale new weight and it wasnโ€™t pretty. Worked hard the last couple weeks, and at least I got down to below my starting weight โ€“ which who knows if that was correct. For May โ€“ my goal is to get into the 140s come hell or high water.

    I have been successful with the exercise, averaging well over my 17K goal, and tracked a little over 250 miles again in April; year to date a little over 1,000; almost have way there. I am also on track for intentional miles with a little over 750 miles to date.

    I have been keeping on plan with my cardio and strength routines. I alternate one day of cardio and then one day of strength. Although I do not like them much, I add one stretch type routine weekly. I have been having some trouble with some pain in my knees โ€“ so found a stretching knee exercise that I began adding daily at the end of the month. I have an appointment with the Doctor May 1 to see what she says. Hopefully, I can continue to walk and wonโ€™t have to take a break.

    I started re-reading the first book of the Harry Potter series, along with my Hogwarts Challenge. I finished โ€œThe Masked Cityโ€ and am on the third book of the Invisible Library Series โ€“ โ€œThe Burning Pageโ€.
    The next round of The Biggest Loser starts May 1. We have a full team, and I spent a lot of time in-between rounds getting ready. Looking forward to the start. The Hogwarts Challenge started; always a fun one. I rejoined Fat2Fit - I can do it.
    • My May Goals:
    • Get into the 140 range!
    • Log 150 intentional miles; and 250 in overall miles
    • Alternate days of Cardio and Strength Training
    • Stretch 3 days per week
    • Average 17K steps per day
    • Read almost every day

    Here is my before and after picture for April. Not much different than last month but found a new before picture and took an after at the same spot.

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    May 1: 151.2 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿซ€ ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“–๐ŸŽฎME! A good day for me yesterday; got it all done and had some Me time. I love a new month - a fresh start; and so glad to be back.
    May 2: 150.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚ ๐ŸŽฎ ME! A nice swish - hope it stays off. Still working towards that old scale number (had to replace the old scale mid-April and the new scale was ugly and not nice). As much as I hate to say it, the new scale was right. Went to the doctor yesterday and the numbers matched to the decimal. Nice day yesterday - moved bingo night with the family to Wednesday this week. Noone won, but it is always fun.
    May 3: 152.2 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ I should keep my mouth quiet when I have big downside - it always bites me in the butt. Busy day yesterday. Got our morning walk done, then worked in the garden most of the day. Spread the rest of the soil and turned it in. Got the carrots, potatoes, and parsnips planted. Cleaned up the screened porch which was filled with garden stuff. Exhausted, so of course binged a little - but with all the exercise today came just under my calorie limit - with binging of course went over the sodium limit.
    May 4: 151.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚ ๐ŸŽฎ Another busy day in the garden, also busy with a relay race in another challenge that I am in - kept me busy all day.
    May 5: 151.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐ŸŽฎ What I expected (or a gain). Relay race for the Hogwarts challenge and the garden (finished) kept me so busy yesterday when dinnertime came I said I'm too exhausted to cook - we got subway, which has so much sodium, then I had pretzels, and cookies - ate all my exercise calories. Had two calories left for the day! I did take a beautiful walk in the morning yesterday along the Connecticut River and got this shot with the sun reflecting in the water - and they put the docks in, guess that means it's time to get the boat ready!
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    May 6: 150.2 ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ฆ ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! First smile in a while! I don't give them until I am under my last recorded low weight. Finally got under the old scale weight. Rested a little yesterday, didn't reach my step goal - but way over my 17K average goal. Tonight is bingo night with Mom- going to resist the junk!

    May 7: 151 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Nice night with mom, noone won. I'm up on the scale - but was under my calorie limit and sodium limit - so thinking just normal flucuations.
    May 8: 150.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Nice day yesterday - super warm. Hubby had a PT appointment so got some me time while he was gone. Monty and I snuggled on the couch and watched MY tv shows. I usually watch them on the treadmill. It was nice. The scale is kind of being stubborn - showed me a little dance on Monday - but it was just a tease. We got the boat uncovered. We were going to wash it today- but got a call from Allyson this morning - she's having trouble with her AC unit - so going over for a Daddy-Do to see what we can do to fix it (or replace).
    May 9: 150.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ Ordered a new AC Unit - old one bit the dust. Busy day with the daddy-dos so had a hard tme fitting in the excercise - I felt very good about myself because I accomplished everything in my plan.
    May 10: 149.8 ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! It's temporary, but I'll take it. Today taking Mom out for Mother's Day - so expect a rise tomorrow. Going to our favorite seafood restaurant. But I have seen the 40s and they look nice!
    May 11: 150.0 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ Nice day with Mom yesterday to celebrate Mother's day. Today going to visit Greg's cousin (actually his Mom's cousin). Greg's Mom passed quite a few years ago, and his cousin is his closest Mom figure.


    May 12: 149.8 ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– Missed my step goal, left the house at 6AM and didn't get back until 4PM - did get my workout done. I don't know how all you that work do it. I was exhausted and was just sitting chatting for 6 hours. Although I missed my step goal I did hit the 1,100 mile marker for my 2,024 in 2024 goal.
    May 13: 149.8 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“–๐ŸŽฎME! I have been having some pain in my knees for a couple weeks now. When I had my doctor's appointment last week - my doctor said to keep walking, and referred me to an orthopedic doctor (appointment tomorrow). I have been pushing through to get my step and cardio goals done. The last couple of days, have been hurting a lot so slowed down a little. Just did a stretch workout and a couple smaller walks. I am anxious about what the doctor will say tomorrow.
    May 14: DNW: ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“–๐ŸŽฎME! Well, yesterday after my walk - my knee froze up and now I can put any weight on it. Perfect timing - as I have my othopedic appointment today. Did not weigh because I can't step up on the scale. Using crutches - hope they can do something - but it looks like I won't be getting in those walks for the near future. I won't let it de-rail me. I'll have to do some upper body workouts unti I get it figured out.
    May 15: 150.2 ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Went to the doctor, arthritis in both knees, but concerned it could me a meniscus tear on left side (which doesn't show up on an xray). Have to wait for insurance to approve, then going for an MRI. In the meantime, stay off for a week or two, and ibuprofen to reduce swelling. Upper exercises, and eating less for the time being, and have to figure out my diet without having the exercise calories to rely on. Was a tad over yesterday. I did find some seated cardio and strength routines that I tried, but . . . .
    May 16 150.4 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Got it all done, except the steps (won't hit that for a while). I'm thinking the garmin overestimates the seated workouts calories. Feeling a little better, I can walk without the crutches. One step at a time. And I had TOO much ME time!
    May 17 151.4 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Very frustrating. I found a bunch of seated exercise routines and reached my 100 minutes of intentional goal - but it really apparent that the Garmin must over estimate how much I burned. I think today I won't record any exercise on my Garmin and just have a really light eating day. I have an appointment next Thursday (Yes a long way out) for an MRI. I was going to cancel because it seems to be getting better, and then I said "No, let's just do it to rule out anything major."

    May 18: 150.6 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! I took a short slow walk yesterday and did ok. Then the a lot of seated exercise to get my 100 minutes in. Didn't use any exercise calories towards my calorie limit and came 33 calories under my limit. I wasn't hungry - I don't eat because I'm hungry - never have. I eat because I like food. Today am celebrating Mother's Day and Allyson's 30th birthday - going out to lunch. Will have a very small breakfast and light dinner to compensate.I really would like to see the 140s again soon.
    May 19: 152.6 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! It's what I expected. Out to lunch, and then that started me on the snacking instead of a light dinner. Way over the calorie limit and sodium - back to it today. Hoping the body quickly reverses my sabotage.
    May 20: 152.4 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME!
    May 21: 150.8๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“–๐ŸŽฎME! Finally the swish I was looking for. Almost met my step goal yesterday - getting back to it.
    May 22: 150.6 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! I made my step goal Woo Hoo! A little sore, but I did it. MRI of course is tomorrow and I'm feeling better - still going to do it. It's a waste of ๐Ÿ’ต, they will tell me I'm nuts - but at least I will know.
    May 22: 151 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Well that was disappointing. Probably due to the higher sodium dinner last night, but I was under my sodium goal. Finished planting the garden - now just to wait to see what grows and control the pests!
    May 23: 150.4 ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿ“– ๐ŸŽฎ ME! Had my MRI, good news is that we had met our deductible for the year so just a small co-pay. Really glad I said yes - now the waiting game for the doctor to get the results and then make the follow-up to see what it says. In the meantime, the knee feels better and I am getting in my walks. Allyson had an issue with her car, after being out with her friends, she got in her car to go home and the headlights didn't work - so we drove to her house after she got out of work - luckily it was just the bulbs. Dad replaced and the we drove home - she lives about 45 mintues away so my afternoon walk was cut a little short. Found a new strength workout channel on youtube that I tried. I liked.






  • iLive2Walk
    iLive2Walk Posts: 5,425 Member
    edited May 24
    @cattherien Very exciting. I totally understand about living with the kids - hope everything works out - he gets his dream home, you find a perfect home just for you, and the benefit of being close enough to family BUT not too close! Thanks for asking about my MRI - now is the waiting game for a follow-up appointment to read the results.

    @kebass01 You have had a fabulous month - down 6+ pounds is wonderful. Don't get discouraged if it slows down - it probably will as you get closer to your goal.

    @deepwoodslady I have three freezers too! LOL! We've had a "beer" fridge in the garage forever, with a small freezer on top. Then when we got our new fridge for the kitchen we were going to get rid of the "beer" fridge and move the old kitchen fridge (has a nice side by side fridge/freezer) to the garage - well now we have two filled "beer" fridges, and stocked freezers. LOL! To be honest - one fridge just holds the water - ours tastes terrible so we drink spring water and get 10-12 gallons at a time from the store.

    @lisalisa123 Woo Hoo for you! You should be very excited - don't look back just look forward and know that you are doing wonderful.

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