Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 264
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Jude, 5'-2, 67 YO
HW 165
CW: 125ish
I’m a serial dieter/gainer whose weight has varied by 50 lbs over the years; I’m working to change my relationship with food. I joined this group in 12/23 at 147, lost 22 lbs and reached my goal in 4/24. I’m now working to understand my patterns so I know where my pitfalls are. My goal is to remain within the same 3-4 lb range for good!
We’re on vacation for this entire round, which is usually the start of my “yoyo” upswing. Goal is to eat well, enjoy food and maintain my weight even when breaking from my daily routine.
EW Rnd 263: 124.6
SW Rnd 264: 124.4
Previous rounds:SW Rnd 245: 146.6Goals this round:
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
SW Rnd 254: 131.6
SW Rnd 255: 130.0
SW Rnd 256: 128.8
SW Rnd 257: 126.8
SW Rnd 258: 129.0 post AZ trip
SW Rnd 259: 126.0
SW Rnd 260: 124.8
SW Rnd 261: 125.2
SW Rnd 262:126.6
SW Rnd 263: 123.4
SW Rnd 264: 124.4
Maintain weight between 124-126
* this round is vacation- have fun!
* fun includes enjoying great food in wonderful restaurants
* fun doesn’t include mindless snacking of empty calories
* the travel scale is a great tool, not a punishment- use it, but don’t obsess!
6/25: 124.4 travel
6/26: 124.4 travel
6/27: 125.6 travel
6/28: 124.6
6/29: 125.4
6/30: 124.6
7/1: 125.0
7/2: 125.5
7/3: DNW
7/4: home- will weigh when I get there!
7/4: Last night was the "capstone" of our vacation- JT at Tanglewood. It was an amazing concert in a spectacular venue on a gorgeous summer night and couldn't have been more perfect. Memorable and poignant, the songs of my youth and young adulthood. Home today, and ready to resume "real life".
Happy 4th to all, and see you in the next round!
James Taylor, his son Henry to his right:
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R264-#34
June 25, 2024
SW ⚖️132.0
F65, 5’6” married, MawMaw Proud. Clean P:E (proteinG> Cg+Fg) A whole food WOE- no processed foods. Track macros, all fitness and NSVs. HW 172lbs in 2010. Lost 16lbs Aug-Dec 2023.
Mission: Continuously improve daily habits that strengthen a “Healthy, Strong & Fit” identity.
#HSF
📣#bestshapeofmylife📣
#helpfulhabits
Let’s Go! 💪🏻🙌🏻⚡️
R264 Habits: (same as 263)
** ✅R264- WOE: P:E
Protein g > (Cg + Fg). Try 1.5:1 or better 2:1. Was on Keto/Ketovore/MAD. Moving toward increased protein and less fat.
✅🏋️♀️20 min/ day or 30 min 4x per week. RECORD DETAIL.
✅ 🙏📝 🧐60 min 5x /week (Pray, journal, and research)
✅🥩115g -130g of protein
✅🛏️💤 tracking sleep
NSVs/Journey Reflections…. 👇🏻
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👇🏻Review since my first R231
1. ✅Avg. close to 10k steps per day for 8+ mos. Not bad. It’s no longer a “daily goal” because it’s now a daily healthy habit - 👏🏻🤩
2. ✅Healthy Habit: 🙆♀️ I stretch daily and that has greatly improved my attitude & confidence.
3. ✅HH: I play 🎾about 4-5x per week.
4. ✅HH: Z2 💕avg 60 min/day
5. ✅HH: zero to 15g of net carbs/ day
6. ✅Clean P:E 115-130g Protein (this is new)
7. ✅HH Naturally IF 18/6. Eating window=noon to 6PM. (At least 5 days/wk)
8. ✅💦80oz daily
9. ✅Alcohol limited to rare occasions.
10. 7 to 8 hours sleep per night is a goal. Sleep is still inconsistent the last few rounds…
Tremendous progress since last July, but still “skinny-fat”. I want 🏋️♀️to become a healthy habit too. … 🏋️♀️20 min per day or 30 min 3-4x per week. Continue to journal📝 and to strive to ID unhelpful habits & replace with helpful ones.
Staying in the present moment is key to mental health and healthy choices.
Rotating 115g to 130g of protein per day is now a non-negotiable. In my dreams, I want to be 130lbs #HSF … 😎 I want to be Healthy, Strong & Fit to live out “Chapter 3” enjoying a full range of mobility, flexibility & activities… !
Let’s do R264!!🙌🏻
Todays ⚖️/ Yesterday’s #HSF & Reflections
*Previous*
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6/25⚖️ 132.0
✅Pg 137 P:E. 1.7 :1 🏋️♀️20 min 📝🚶♀️11k 🛏️💤 6hrs
Solid day. Slept yucky. Not enough water. So darn hot yesterday… need more 💦 today- even tho 80oz feeling dehydrated….
Really want to sleep better /feeling cortisol levels still high.
This week DGS coming over after soccer camp each day for an hour or so…. He is my “why” - #HSF Focus on balance, mobility & functional training.
Let’s Go!
6/26⚖️129.8lbs
✅Pg 123 P:E 2:1 🏋️♀️20 min 📝🚶♀️6.5k 🛏️💤 5hrs
Up too early but slept like a rock for 5 hrs. Tried to go back to sleep but couldn’t. Will make lemonade.
P:E going well. Hitting macro “ratios” is an interesting experiment. Will continue thru this round then assess.
Solid 🏋️♀️ yesterday. Feeling it. (Good!) Still pushing myself to “DO IT” cuz it certainly is not a habit yet! Typical summer heat here. Today might be a rest day. Will see how I feel when the rest of the world wakes up. 😃.
Oh, the scale? More 💦💦💦 than usual and kept my routine. My body adores routine! I “surged” two days 6/24 & 6/25 and after reviewing my 6 mo stats, 130-131 is “my zone”. (What else am I going to do at 4a.m.?) Anything out of that range is a “systems fluctuation”. Still striving to build functional strength, agility & balance.
Let’s strive today! #HSF#helpfulhabits
6/27 ⚖️ 129.6lbs
✅Pg 123 P:E 1.3:1 🏋️♀️20 min 📝🚶♀️10.5k 🛏️💤 9hrs 😄
This morning all I can think about is that I slept nine hours! No nap yesterday … I fell asleep on the couch around 7 PM… Slept straight through the night -feel great! Good day 💪🏻yesterday! Let’s hope the 💤 continues!
(I have a tennis match this evening and whenever I play at night I can’t sleep🤞🏻)
Scale⚖️thoughts: Weirdness.
I have no explanation… same as when the scale jumps up … must be my “systems”
6/28 ⚖️ 129.6lbs
✅Pg 122 P:E 2.9 :1 📝🚶♀️10.k 🛏️💤 5hrs 😄 🚫🏋️♀️
Slept very poorly last night due to late 🎾Tennis. Too much adrenaline. My team is on the road to state again! Hopefully I can take a nap today. InBody @ 9:30am. Will report back.
6/29 ⚖️ 129.8lbs
✅Pg 136 P:E 2.2 :1 📝🚶♀️3.6k (YIKES) 🛏️💤 8hrs 😄 🚫🏋️♀️
Food entry: I mixed up my eating routine - DH and I went to our favorite little health food café. Chose tri-color slaw mixed with chopped broccoli & cauliflower (no dressing)… topped with delicious, yummy fresh turkey salad w/ dab of Mayo, chopped carrots & black olives. They raise their own turkey- Que Delicioso! Divided for lunch and dinner … protein shake w/ yogurt/berries to top off my day. (Yes, I did suffer lots of gas🙃) but a Perfect P:E day.
Today = 💪🏻day. (I’ve had two rest days). Several 🇺🇸celebrations so will get my 🚶♀️💪🏻done early this morn. (But there’s another really good estate sale happening this morning so I might indulge!) I plan on enjoying whatever whole foods are served today - no alcohol. It’s going to be +100° - plenty of electrolytes.
6/30 ⚖️ DNW
✅Pg 125 P:E 1 :1 📝🚶♀️11k 🛏️💤 4-5hrs 🏋️♀️30min
Slept poorly. But….
Best 🏋️♀️ever. Incremental positives. I think this was the first time I actually “enjoyed” 🏋️♀️. I simply forced myself to just DO it, & after abt 10 min, I felt the endorphins / adrenaline kick in and viola-positivity took over.
Then…. A pool party! I stuck to no alcohol & my “whole foods” plan… I had two WHOLE pieces of FRIED chicken (one without skin and the second with what the heck skin) and two WHOLE pieces of PIE! Mildly disappointed in myself… that I did not stop at one piece of pie… because one was enough. Yes, there’s that. So this was my “no excuse” Saturday. Got home at 5pm and enjoyed 💦💦💦… Thinking the sugar is why I did not sleep well… Tossed all night… up @ 3:15. (DNW cuz Discombobulated. Enjoyed two cups ☕️ so will ⚖️ tomorrow).
A new day today 🎾& 🏋️♀️!
7/1⚖️ 130.8
✅Pg 117 P:E 1.1 :1 📝🚶♀️8k 🛏️💤 5hrs 🏋️♀️20min
Slept poorly. Again…. 🙃
Yesterday- solid day. Some emotional ruminating about SILLY Non-consequential stuff that happens when you’re a ruminator…. Looking for my helpful habits to kick in today. Stay present & grateful.
I love that it’s a new month! I’m going to spend additional time today reading, reflecting & journaling to come up with a full “leveling up/down” plan for July. I came across a graphic yesterday, that I will post in a separate posting… Maybe one person will benefit.
P:E is working for me. I like it. Shoot for 120-130 P.
Proteing ratio to Energyg (carbg + fatg) greater than 1:1. Whole food /clean only. 2:1 is best for me.
NSV: stayed the course 🏋️♀️even tho I DID NOT WANT TO!
7/2⚖️ 130.4
✅Pg 155 P:E 2.2 :1 📝🚶♀️4k 🛏️💤 8.5hrs 🏋️♀️10min
Slept like a rock last night… no idea why or what I did differently. Maybe lack of good sleep finally caught up with me.
Yesterday: Got a wild hair and decided to make low-carb, high protein, organic grass-fed ground venison/ribeye/brisket enchiladas … went all-in- even the wraps were individually created “egg-white” wraps -crafted individually…. Fresh ranchero /scratch sauce too. Everything whole & natural. Six hours. Delicious but EXPENSIVE and I’ll NEVER do that again. Went through 2 dozen fresh farm eggs because I messed up and had to start over…. Yes, super yummy and … worth the “experience”, but not the effort. Leftovers for an army!
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Super easy for me to get off track/distracted from 🏋️♀️🚶♀️🎾 … will be more focused today?(However, it will be 100° & Wimbledon has started!). Literally forgot to work on my “July” plan. I may not get to it today, but I’ll do it by the 4th.
5:30am and Wimbledon is on!
7/3⚖️130.0
✅Pg 143 P:E 2 :1 📝🚶♀️9k 🛏️💤 🏋️♀️25 min
📝Completed July #HSF “leveling up” plan. Will post next round to celebrate one year on this challenge! Completed three separate 🏋️♀️&🚶♀️”snacks” yesterday. DGS joined in the fun! Today: more DGS. ❤️ (And leftovers!) Tennis tonight.
7/4 🇺🇸
⚖️130.4
✅Pg 131 P:E 1.2 :1 📝🚶♀️6k 🛏️💤 8hr 🏋️♀️10 min
Good sleep-disappointed tho tennis was canceled at the last minute. Great day with DGS. Did not drink enough water!
This was a “B” round. Can do better! Looking forward to closing in on one year next round!
@_JeffreyD_ I had a typo yesterday in my explanation of P : E (corrected below):
Protein > Energy
Energy = Carb g + Fat g
Protein g > (Cg + Fg).
1:1 is maintenance. 1.5:1 to 2:1 for fat loss.
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CamandJarvis wrote: »_JeffreyD_ wrote: »@CamandJarvis what does DOMS mean? I can't find it on @quiltingjaine list.
Sorry for the delayed response! DOMS = Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness.
@quiltingjaine can we add this to our list? Please and thank you!
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@_JeffreyD_ I had a typo yesterday in my explanation of P : E (corrected below):
Protein > Energy
Energy = Carb g + Fat g
Protein g > (Cg + Fg).
1:1 is maintenance. 1.5:1 to 2:1 for fat loss.
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@Chapter_3 sorry I am so dense... a 2:1 ratio blows my mind. For example, yesterdays nutrient analysis for me was .33:1. Yes you read that correctly. .33! Of course yesterday was one of my typical WGAC days, of which there are way too many lately. ( @quiltingjaine please add WGAC = "Who Gives A Crap" to the glossary. ..just kidding)
Actually I do give a crap. I will be more mindful here, but I don't think the menus around my house will support a 2:1. I will try.
BTW I looked online for that protein powder and it is out of stock on their website and on Amazon. Are you hoarding it? Is the rubber chicken guarding your stash?
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Male: 66
6’-2”
OSW: 237.8 (Nov. 2016.) I was actually at 250 in 2011 or so…
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… really try.
2. Daily exercise; at least some movement…
3. Drink 90 oz. water.
4. Break 220 for ten-day average.
Round 264 Posts
This is my posting format….
Month/Day: Scale Reading - First thing today after bathroom visit before getting dressed.
/ Logged Food - yesterday; Exercise – yesterday; water - yesterday / Comment
Previous posts:
6/25: 220.8
/not logged; some exercise; 90 oz water/
This avoidance of logging has been my downfall lately. When I am diligent about logging, it works on my mind. I ask myself, “do a really want to face logging this snack?”
The food logging thing is what attracted me to MFP in the first place. So easy! Just do it Jeff!
About macros. I know they are important, but I share a grocery list with my DW and she doesn’t give two hoots about getting that granular. Plus, I find it almost impossible to meet protein goals, so that pushes me away from macro gazing also. Maybe I should try again. Protein snacks?
6/26: 222.4
/logged; exercised; 66 oz water/
Late post today. I can report that today I have already gone fishing with DGS and gone on a hike with him too. I did most of the fishing and he played around with the worms! 😊 The hike was partially in the rain.
I can also report that most of the weight I gained since yesterday has left the premises. You know what I mean.
6/27: 222
/logged; exercised; 70 oz water/
Back to the early morning post. Not much going on since yesterday’s late day post.
BUT, I realize that I didn’t mention that my mom had a routine Dr. appointment Tuesday morning. Since my mom is a hypochondriac (I don’t use that term lightly or to be mean) she used the opportunity to present her concerns. Out of the blue the Dr. asked “how is your heart feeling?” Mom says “I feel some pressure.” BOOM! Dr. sent her to the emergency room immediately. Six hours later she was discharged from the hospital with what amounted to a false alarm. (not without $$$$$ various tests.) E.R. doctor says, “she is very healthy.” Mom’s analysis, “maybe my bra was too tight.” My mom loves medical attention. I think we need to find a new Doctor honestly. This isn’t the first time Dr. has pushed her responsibility off to the emergency room.
Rant over.
6/28: 222.2
/no logging; exercised; 70 oz water/
Well, I seem to be camping on a plateau.
6/29: 220.8
/nope, not fully; some exercise; 70 oz water/
I accomplished a lot yesterday, just not a lot toward my health goals.
6/30: 220.2
/logged and over budget; no real exercise; 80 oz water/
Below starting weight at least. I was set to do a little exercise by bush trimming yesterday, then DW and I decided to consider doing it today when it is 20 degrees cooler.
7/1: 221.2
7/2: 222
/no; yes; 80 oz water/
7/3: 221.2
/mostly logged except for a couple binge items; no exercise; 70 oz water/
Thinking about that short burst of exercise throughout the day idea.
6/24: 220.4
SW on day before this round.
7/4: 220.8
/lax; yes, a long walk plus; 70 oz water/
Welp, this has been a lackadaisical round for me. I did manage to drop one tenth of a pound on the ten-day average. But, ended the round higher.
I had a big bowl of ice cream last night at 9pm just to give you a window into my commitment. I simply must do better next round. No more WGAC.
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 – R 249 AWOL
R 250: 226.2
R 251: 227.4
R 252: 226.1 (20240306)
R 253: 223.0
R 254: 223.6
R 255: 224.4 (20240405)
R 256: 221.7
R 257: 220.4 incomplete
R 258: 223.2 (20240505)
R 259: 222.1
R 260: 220.1
R 261: 220.6 (20240604)
R 262: 219.3
R 263: 221.5
R 264: 221.4 (20240704)
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.
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I'm Jen, 40 years old from Florida, married, retired mom with 3 kids, 4 dogs, and chickens.
Recommitting to weight loss, and just setting a daily track food & steps goal (good or bad) for now. Trying to limit fast food, and up my activity level (have lots of house cleaning to do and yard work to catch up on, now that i'm not sitting in front of a computer for 10+ hours per day...)
HW: 285
6/30: 251.8 - Round 264 SW
7/1: 250.8 - was very active yesterday, mostly shopping and playing with the kiddies. 4,056 steps & way over calories for today (had fast food for all 3 meals.. yikes) ... will definitely show up on the scale over the next day or two...
7/2: 250 - I'll take it! Did yoga today at the library with our 5 year old. Also did some reading while she was on the playground. I felt a little guilty for not getting more steps in while she played, but it was soo nice. 4,529 steps, and within calories for today. Also NO FAST FOOD today, I didn't cook but had lots of fruit during day and a home-made sandwich
7/3: 248 - Signed daughter up for boxing classes until t-ball/soccer season starts in the fall. And I ended up signing up too because the adult class is right after the kids class 3 times a week so very convenient. Everything hurts! 5,547 steps, over calories (was so hungry after boxing), but no fast food. A good day
7/4: 245.8 - I really don’t expect these numbers everyday, but am very happy for them for my first few days getting back on track. The only things I can really attribute this big weight loss to is 1. Cutting out the fast food/ huge amounts of sodium which probably led to water retention. I’ve been drinking lots of water since I started so I’m sure that’s helping flush my body. 2. Starting to get active again.
Total lost for Round 264: 6 pounds
I love reading everyone post every morning, it definitely helps with motivation and trying to stay on track. I love how everyone is so raw and honest about their challenges and celebrate every victory, no matter how big or small. It’s truly awesome and helping me to share more as well!! Xoxo
Thanks @Skyleen75 I really want to make sure the youngest one is active and is eating healthy, and is also really motivating me to lose these 100 pounds and change my lifestyle.
@deepwoodslady I think I’m stealing your 10 pound scratch off, I can really see how motivating that can be. Hope you don’t mind!9 -
For those who celebrate July 4th, wishing you all a wonderful day!!
I hope to get myself together and be back soon!6 -
F, 59, 5’5
HW-187 Sep. 2014
UGW-150, then 140
RGW-170 Thank you @quiltingjaine !!!🌸
6/25-173
6/26-175
6/27-172
6/28-DNW
6/30-173
7/1-DNW-BBQed steaks and had salad and vegetables.
7/4-172-Been very busy getting things ready to leave town next week. Haven’t had time to walk, but keeping moving. Too hot and will be inside this afternoon. I actually get to go to yoga this morning which I think will be good, even though it blows a hole in my cool morning.
HAPPY 4th OF JULY!!!!!8 -
41, Female, 5'7", generally active & trying to rein in the eating
. Mini goal to be under 220 by my vacation in mid-September. I appreciate the accountability of this group!
6/25 - 229
6/26 - 227.8
6/27 - 227.2
6/28 - 227
6/29 - 229.5
6/30 - 232
7/1 - 229.1
7/2 - DNW (traveling)
7/3 - 225.6
7/4 - 225 - Thrilled that I didn’t let a false bloat jump in weight make me feel down and derail me. I wasn’t perfect but I sure was much more mindful for most of these 10 days. The next few days will be a test for me for sure as I navigate some social engagements but I am in for the next challenge so that I can hopefully keep myself accountable.
I spent about four hours yesterday working hard in the garden to get it in shape before this heat wave rolls through. I was so dirty at the end of it but I just loved being outside. Stay cool y’all (at least those in those areas experiencing this heat
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@Skyleen75 thank you very much for support! I know we all experience this, thanks for reminding that I am not alone.5
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Thank you @quiltingjaine for keeping this going! I love the start of a new round!!
Heaviest Weight Ever: 186.0
186 / 185 / 184 / 183 / 182 / 181 / 180
179 / 178 / 177 / 176 / 175 / 174 / 173 / 172 / 171 / 170 👉 169
14 Weeks - 14 Pounds Summer Challenge (June 16 thru Sept 22): I'll start with a realistic goal of 14 pounds and go from there.
Start Date: June 16 / Start Weight: 175.0
14 Pounds to Go / 13 Pounds to Go / 12 Pounds to Go / 11 Pounds to Go / 10 Pounds to Go / 9 Pounds to Go / 8 Pounds to Go / 7 Pounds to Go / 6 Pounds to Go / 5 Pounds to Go / 4 Pounds to Go / 3 Pounds to Go / 2 Pounds to Go / 1 Pound to GoJune 25 - 174.8 - I'm going to try to drink 80oz of water each day this round. I've only been getting 40oz. Have a great round, everyone!!June 25 - 174.8
June 26 - DNW
June 27 - 174.0 - 1st pound lost on my 14 Weeks - 14 Pounds Summer Challenge
June 28 - 174.0 - It has finally cooled down here in Maine. I hope wherever you are it's cooled down if you've been as hot as we have. My family is in Georgia and I think it was 99 degrees yesterday. Of course, it's all about the humidity. Here's a snapshot when walking this morning (Marginal Way between Ogunquit and Perkins Cove). If you're ever heading north from Boston into Maine, Ogunquit is worth a stop. Marginal Way is about a mile long and an easy walk, and there's a small beach as well. If you stay overnight, you don't need a car, you can walk or take the trolly car every where. When we would vacation in Maine before moving here, we would pass right by it heading to Portland, Kennebunkport, Camden, Bar Harbor, etc.
June 29 - 174.2
June 30 - 174.0
July 1 - 173.8 - I don't think the crackers (salt) from the 29th showed up on the scale because I was due for a drop - maybe would have dropped more, but either way, I'm glad to see 173.x. I'm marking 174 off my tracking regardless if I jump around for a few days. I'm just so damn happy that the binge on the cheese crackers did not derail me for days/weeks. This is a very big NSV for me!! I still haven't hit my goal of 80oz of water this round, but hit 64oz yesterday.
June 26 - DNW
June 27 - 174.0
June 28 - 174.0
June 29 - 174.2
June 30 - 174.0
July 1 - 173.8
July 2 - 173.8 Ha! I didn't bounce back up - Good!
July 3 - 173.6 - I started breaking my exercise up into 10 min increments throughout the day. It really helped get me motivated to exercise again. I got the idea from a discussion between @Chapter_3 and @deepwoodslady (thank you) for when you don't have time or lack motivation.
July 4 - 173.8 - Happy 4th of July!!
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
180 / 170s / 160s / 150s / 140s / 130s
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End Round 264
Jun 25 2024 ~ Jul 4 2024
Round 264
Tue Jun 25 2024 ~ Thu Jul 4 2024
My name is Tish.
Age: 67
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 260
2024 Start Wgt: 205 (Jan1)[/b]
CW:
RG: 96ozs to 128ozs water.
●6/24-Mon∆DNW●
▪︎Day1▪Tu•Jun 25-¤205
(Mo•54gProt▪︎112gCarb▪︎80ozs water
Today, back to 18/20hrs of fasting.
▪︎Day2▪We•Jun 26-¤DNW
(Tu•76gProt▪︎70gCarb▪︎120ozs water)
▪︎Day3•Th•Jun 27-¤
(We•144gProt▪︎161gCarb▪︎96ozs water)
▪︎Day4•Fr•Jun 28-¤205
(Th•101gProt▪︎71gCarb▪︎76ozs water) ]
▪︎Day5•Sa•Jun 29-¤
(Fr•68gProt▪︎94gCarb▪︎76ozs water)
▪︎Day6▪Su•Jun 30-¤
(Sa•62gProt▪︎108gCarb▪︎88ozs water)
▪︎Day7▪Mo•Jul 1-¤205.8
(Su•58g Prot▪︎132gCarb▪︎88ozs water) A lot of carbs over the weekend
▪︎Day8▪Tu•Jul 2-¤204.3
(Mo•115g▪︎Prot▪︎80gCarb▪︎108ozs water)
▪︎Day9•We•Jul 3-¤DNW
(Tu•155g▪︎Prot▪︎72gCarb▪︎96ozs water)
■Day10▪Th▪︎Jul 4-¤204
(We•143gProt▪︎40gCarb▪︎96ozs water)
Intermittent Fasting
●Mon▪︎6/24•7pm(1157)●
25▪︎1/•Tue•(1240)¹IF/18hrs⁷
26▪︎2•Wed•(2017) ¹IF/18hrs⁸³⁰
27▪︎3/•Thu•(1591) ²IF/17.5hrs⁶³⁰
28▪︎4/•Fri•(1622) ¹⁰³⁰IF/16hrs
29▪︎5/•Sat•(1293)(IF on hold)
30▪︎6/•Sun•(1330)
1▪︎7/Mon•(1632)
2▪︎8/Tue•(2161)
3▪︎9/Wed•(1674)
●10•Thu▪︎7/4 ()●
*Round End Weights*
▪2018▪
{Mar 19~Round 34- lost 2.8 lbs~215.8}
{Mar 28~Round 35 - lost 2.4 lbs~214}
{Apr 7~Round 36 - lost 1 lb~212}
{Apr 17~Round 37 - lost 5.6 lbs~206.4}
{Apr 27~ Round 38 - lost 1 lb~205.4}
{May 6~ Round 39 - lost 3.4 lbs~202}
•••Transition Round⬇•••
{May 17~Round 40 - lost 3 lbs~199}
{May 27~Round 41 - lost .8 lbs~198.2}
{Jun 6~Round 42 - lost 2.6 lbs~195.6}
{Jun 16~Round 43 - lost 1.4 lbs~194.2}
{Jun 26~Round 44 - lost 1 lb~193.2}
{Jul 6~Round 45 - no loss~193.2}
{Jul 16~Round 46 - lost 3.6 lbs~189.6}
{Jul 26~Round 47 - lost 1.4 lbs~188.2}
{Aug 5~Round 48 - lost 1.8 lbs~ 186.4}
{Aug 15~ Round 49 - lost .8 lb~ 185.6}
{Aug 25~Round 50 - lost 3 lbs~ 182.6}
{Sep 4~Round 51 - .4 lb gain~ 183}
{Sep 14~Round 52 - lost 2 lbs~ 180.8}
{Sep 24~Round 53 - lost 1 lb~ 179.8}
{Oct 4~Round 54 - lost .8 lb~ 179}
{Oct 14~ Round 55 - gain .8 lb~ 179.8}
{Oct 24~Round 56 -lost 3.2 lbs~176.6}
{Nov 3~Round 57 - gain 1.6 ~178.2}
{Nov 13~Round 58 - gain .2 ~178.4}
{Nov 23~Round 59 -lost1.2 lbs~177.2}
{Dec 3~Round 60 -gain 3.4lb~180.6}
{Dec 13~Round 61 -lost 3.4 lbs~177.2}
{Dec 23~Round 62 - lost 2.8lbs~174.4}▪2019▪
{Jan 2~Round 63 - gain 2.8 lbs~177.2}
{Jan 12~Round 64 -lost 1.2 lbs~ 173.2}
{Jan 22~Round 65 - gain 1 lb ~174.2}
{Feb 1~Round 66 - loss 1.4 lb~ 172.8}
{Feb 11~Round 67 -gain 2.4 lbs~175.2}
{Feb 21~Round 68 - loss .6 lb~174.6}
{Mar 3~Round 69 - gain .4 lb~175}
{Mar 13~Round 70 - lost 3.2 lb~171.8}
(Lowest weight 171.2~March 17, 2019)▪RETROSPECT▪This is the point when I looked too bony to myself. I purposely wanted to gain back 10lbs. I'd lost 89lbs in a little over a year, but I thought it was too fast, even though it didn't seem fast during the process!
{Mar23~Round 71 - gain .4 lb ~172.2}
{Apr 2~Round 72 - gain 2.6 lbs~ 174.6}
{Apr12~Round 73 - gain 3.6 lbs~178.2}
{Apr 22~Round 74 - lost 2.8 lbs~175.4}
{May 2~Round 75 - gain 1.8 lbs 177.2}
{May 12~Round 76 - lost 3.2 lbs~ 174}
{May 22~Round 77 - gain 4 lbs~ 178}
{Jun 1~Round 78 - lost 2 lbs~176}
{Jun 11~Round 79 - lost .2lbs 175.8}
{Jun 21~ Round 80 - gain .2 lbs~ 176}
{Jul 1~Round 81 - gain 1.4 lbs -177.4}
{Jul 11~Round 82 -gain .8 lbs -178.2}
(*Round 82 • LIFE STRESS ROUND* gains begin)
{Jul 21~Round 83 - gain 2.8 lbs-181}
{Jul 31~Round 84 -loss 1 lbs - 182}
{Aug 10~Round 85-gain 1.6 lbs-183.6}
{Aug 20~Round 86 - gain .6 lbs - 183}
{Aug 30~Round 87- gain .6 lbs -183.6}7 1.2 lbs -184}
{Sep 29~Round 90 - lost .8 lbs -183.2}
{Oct 9~Round 91 - gain .4lbs~183.6}
{Oct 19~Round 92-lost 1.8 lbs 181.4}
{Oct 28~Round 93 -gain 1.6 lbs~183}
{Nov 8~Round 94 -lost .4lbs~182.6}
{Nov 18~Round 95 - gain 1 lbs~183.6}
{Nov 27~Round 96 -lost lbs~183.4}
{Dec 8~Round 97 - gain 1.8 lbs -185.6}
{Dec 18~Round 98 - 185.6}
{Dec 25~Round 99 -185.6}
▪︎2020▪︎
{Round 136 - 215 EW}Dec 31 2020(1/01)
????
▪︎2021▪︎
{Round 137-209.8 EW}Jan 11 2021
{Round 138- 209.5 EW}Jan 21 2021
{Round 139- DNW EW}Jan 31 2021
{Round 140- EW}Feb 10 2021
{Round 141- 211 EW}Feb 20 2021
{Round 142- 215 EW}Mar 2 2021
{Round 143- 215 EW}Mar 12 2021
{Round 144- 215 EW}Mar 22 2021
{Round 145- 214.3 EW}April 2 2021
{Round 146- DNW EW}April 11 2021
{Round 147 - 216 EW}April 21 2021
{Round 148 - 216.3 EW}May 01 2021
{Round 149 - DNW EW}May 11 2021
{Round 150 - 216.7 EW}May 21 2021
{Round 151 - DNW EW}May 31 2021
{Round 152 - 216.2 EW}June 10 2021
Round 153 - 215.6 EW}June 20 2021
Round 154 - 216 EW}June 30 2021⬅
Round 155 - 212.6 EW}July 10 2021
Round 156 - 209.4 EW}July 20 2021
Round 157 - 208.8 EW}July 30 2021
(???? is diet break)
Round 158 - 206.6 EW}Aug 9 2021
Round 159 - 204.6 EW}Aug 19 2021
????Round 160 - 202.6 EW}Aug 29 2021
Round 161 - 200 EW}Sep 8 2021
Round 162 -196.8 EW}Sep 18 2021
Round 163 - 198 EW}Sep 28 2021
Round 164 - 197.6 EW}Oct 8 2021
Round 165 - 195.2 EW}Oct 18 2021
Round 166 - 197.6 EW}Oct 28 2021
Round 167 - 197.4 EW}Nov 7 2021
Round 168 - 198 EW}Nov 17 2021
~illness spanning next 4 rounds~
Round 169 - DNW EW}Nov 27 2021
Round 170 - 188.2 EW}Dec 7 2021
Round 171 - 189 EW}Dec 17 2021
Round 172 - 191 EW}Dec 27 2021
▪︎2022▪︎
Round 173 - 193.6 EW}Jan 6 2022
Round 174 - 194 EW}Jan 16 2022
Round 175 - 196 EW}Jan 26 2022
Round 176 - 197.8 EW}Feb 5 2022
Round 177 - 199 EW}Feb 15 2022
Round 178 - 199 EW}Feb 25 2022
Round 179- 205 EW}Mar 7 2022
•March 15, 2002- 202.5lbs
Round 180- 203 EW}Mar 17 2022
▪︎2023▪︎
Round 210- 210.4 EW}Jan 11 2023
Round 211- 211.7 EW} Jan 21 2023
Round 212- 212.5 EW} Jan 31 2023
Round 213- 215 EW} Feb 10 2023
Round 214- 212 EW} Feb 20 2023
Round 215- 211.8 EW} Mar 2 2023
Round 216- 212.6 EW} Mar 12 2023
Round 217- 209.3EW} Mar 22 2023
Round 218- 208 EW} Apr 1 2023
Round 219- 206.8 EW} Apr 11 2023
Round 220- 202.9 EW} Apr 21 2023
Round 221- 203.7 EW} May 1 2023
Round 222- 203 EW} May 11 2023
Round 223- 202 EW} May 21 2023
Round 224- 201.6 EW} May 31 2023
Round 225- 200.3 EW} Jun 10 2023
Round 226- 199.6 EW} Jun 20 2023
Round 227- 199 EW} Jun 30 2023
Round 228- 198.1 EW} Jul 10 2023
Round 229- 196 EW} Jul 20 2023
Round 230- 195 EW} Jul 30 2023
Round 231- 195 EW} Aug 9 2023
Round 232- 196 EW} Aug 19 2023
Round 233- 193.5 EW} Aug 29 2023
Round 234- 195.5 EW} Sep 8 2023
Round 235- 196.8 EW} Sep 18 2023
Round 236- 196 EW} Sep 28 2023
Round 237- DNW EW} Oct 8 2023
Round 238- 196 EW} Oct 18 2023
Round 239- 198 EW} Oct 28 2023
Round 240- 198 EW} Nov 7 2023
Round 241- 199.5 EW} Nov 17 2023
Round 242- 199 EW} Nov 27 2023
Round 243- 199 EW} Dec 7 2023
Round 244- DNW EW} Dec 17 2023
Round 245- DNW EW} Dec 27 2023
Round 246- 204 EW} Jan 6 2024
Round 247- DNW EW} Jan 16 2024
Round 248- DNW EW} Jan 26 2024
Round 249- 205 EW} Feb 5 2024
Round 250- 203.5 EW} Feb 5 2024
Round 251- DNW EW} Feb 15 2024
Round 252- DNW EW} Feb 25 2024
Round 253-206.5 EW} Mar 17 2024
Round 254- 202.4 EW} Mar 26 2024
Round 255- 202.8 EW} Apr 5 2024
Round 256- 204.3 EW} Apr 15 2024
Round 257- 204.3 EW} Apr 25 2024
Round 258- DNW EW} May 5 2024
Round 259- DNW EW} May 15 2024
Round 260- 204 EW} May 25 2024
Round 261- 202.6 EW} Jun 4 2024
Round 262- 204.6 EW} Jun 14 2024
Round 263- 205 EW} Jun 24 2024
Round 264- 204 EW} Jul 4 2024
Round 265- EW} Jul 14 20246 -
Vacation starts on the 3rd!! A couple of months ago I set a goal to be between 205-203 lbs by the time we went on vacation. I’m very near that goal and would love to hit it, but realistically I don’t know if I can. I’m going to stay consistent and focus on life changes not short term wins.
RND 260 SW 222.4 EW 221.6
RND 261 SW 221.6 EW 219.4
RND 262 SW 219.4 EW 214.4
RND 263 SW 215.4 EW 209.4
RND 264 SW 209.2 EW TBD
6/25 209.2
6/26 210.6 Not surprised by this. Had a craving for late night ice cream and didn’t hit my water goal for the day. Pretty sure there’s some hormonal water retention too.
6/27 210.6
6/28 210.4 just waiting to drop water weight. I’ve made sure to drink plenty, log my food and stay at or below calories/macros/etc. My activity is same as before. I know why the weight is slow and I’m just working on staying consistent until my body catches up. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
6/29 DNW didn’t meet my water intake and indulged in the most delicious bbq followed by a triple chocolate molten brownie with vanilla bean ice cream. No need to check the scale to know the number will be up. It’s okay though. Today’s a busy day of getting ready for vacation, which means lots of activity, water, and not a lot of heavy food.
6/30 210.8
7/1 211.2 I’m feeling very heavy with water retention today and I don’t like it. It’s hard to believe a couple of months ago this was just the way I existed. My joints hurt and I feel…yuck. I’m ready for the excess water to evacuate.
7/2 209.6 almost down to my start weight for this round. Time to see if I can at least lose 1 pound during this round. I’ll be happy with that.
7/3 209.0 Vacation begins!! I’ll miss most of the next round, but will check in as I can.
7/4 DNW No scale at the hotel this morning, so it looks like I’m ending this round at 209. I’m only down 0.2 from my start weight, but I’m okay with this. I made it through TOM with minimal water retention and bounced back quickly (for me). Overall I’m still happy with my progress and I’m heading into vacation feeling better than I have in a while.
NSV for this round…I took a leap and ran on the treadmill last night at the hotel. I can’t recall a time in the last 20+ years that I’ve actually wanted to run or had the stamina to run. I have horrible knees, so I don’t foresee being a long-term runner in my future, but it feels amazing to even run for a little bit at a time.
We’re headed out on an Alaskan cruise on the 6th and I’m planning for a week of fun and relaxation!💥USA💥6 -
For those who celebrate July 4th, wishing you all a wonderful day!!
I hope to get myself together and be back soon!
Happy Fourth Sheri and to all of us who celebrate. Remember we are celebrating our country and not worshipping the awesome food! Take care of yourselves and hydrate.
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Female 5’1” Age 74 years
*Tra Female 5’1” Age 74 years
*Travel - no scale part of the time
HWE 197.0 (2/2008)
Weight on 1/17/17 174.5
OGW 137 (set by WW 2008, WW goal 1985 was 126) UGW was 125 (HS weight) Started LCHF/Keto 7/17/2017 (mid round 10)
👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE👍👍Rnd 7 167.0 to Rnd 17 155.5
To Rnd 27 146*
To Rnd 37 139.0
To Rnd 47 133.5*
To Rnd 57 131.5
To Rnd 67 128.0
To Rnd 77 125.0
To Rnd 87 121.0*
To Rnd 97 121.0
To Rnd 107 122.0
To Rnd 117 116.0
To Rnd 127 117.0
To Rnd 137 117.0
To Rnd 147 116.0 🙌
To Rnd 157 115.5
To Rnd 167 119.4
To Rnd 177 118.3
To Rnd 187 120.0
To Rnd 197 121.5
To Rnd 207 123.5
To Rnd 217 126.5
To Rnd 227 127.5
To Rnd 237 128.0
To Rnd 247 135.5
To Rnd 257 134.5
Rnd 258 133.5
Rnd 259 133.0
Rnd 260 133.5
Rnd 261 133.5
Rnd 262 132.5We ALL have good rounds and bad but that is part of life. Don’t stay away, stay accountable. We don’t judge, we support.-Jpv,2/13/19
What we need to succeed is a sustainable way of eating, not a DIET we go on and off.
This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.
We are unstoppable not because we do not have failures but because we continue on despite them. - paraphrase of original quote by Beau Taplin
Up and down - just riding the waves of life. 🌊 🏄♀️ (My new mantra-3/19/22)
"Do or do not. There is no try." -Yoda
Comments pertain to previous day
SW RND 264 134.0 AW 133.9 👍
6/25 134.5 🤷♀️ I think I’m stressed about dental work tomorrow. Didn’t sleep well last night.
6/26 134.5 Had Mexican yesterday but only ate a handful of chips and half of my chimichanga. I have developed a serious case of nerves about today’s dental appointment. Prayers would be greatly appreciated.
6/27 134.5 ⭐️Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Anti-anxiety medicine helped too but I was more than a little loopy.
6/28 135.0 Golden Corral last night and an adult beverage after. I seem to have skipped yesterday altogether. Again, thank you for your prayers.
6/29 134.5
6/30 134.0 Ate a little BBQ yesterday. I actually went to the gym when DH took his car for an oil change. I’m not super aggressive at the gym but riding the bike is much easier on my back! I don’t go at breakneck speed but “rode” for over 3 miles. Unrelated, since my dental appointment my night guard hasn’t fit so going without I realized that I haven’t awakened with a headache. Well that theory bit the dust this morning as I woke at 4:57 with a doozer h/a! Took my Fosamax and waited an hour to take aspirin. Headache has resolved.
7/1 133.5 Going to the gym today instead of water fitness. 89 degrees at 6:30AM.
7/2 133.0 This new “method” of eating is showing good results but it can be mentally exhausting. I hope it creates a new “fasting” me.
7/3 132.5 Stock car races and fireworks at LVMS Night of Fire tonight. The temperature is supposed to be 114*F by 5PM. Always so much fun!
7/4 133.0💥USA💥 The races were interesting. I’ve never seen a car lose a WHEEL during a race but it happened twice last night! Fireworks were fantastic. I ate about 2” of DH’s soft pretzel, didn’t drink enough water because I didn’t want to have to hike down and up all those stairs. Fourth of July community cook out this afternoon. God bless the USA!
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Happy to be here for the Accountability!
Mochas Mommie ~ 52 y/o Female
Starting Weight 159.0 (3/27/2024)
1st Goal ~ 155.0 (4/26/2024)
2nd Goal ~ 150.0 (6/14/2024)
3rd Goal ~ 145.0
Ultimate Goal ~ 140.0
EW RND 263 ~ 149.2
Goal for this round: To eat (and drink) according to my goals
6/25/2024 150.0
6/26/2024 148.4
6/27/2024 148.6
6/28/2024 148.2
6/29/2024 148.2
6/30/2024 149.4
7/1/2024 148.4
7/2/2024 149.0
7/3/2024 147.4
7/4/2024 148.0
~~Previous~~Round 255 End 4/5/2024: 157.4 ~ Down 1.6 ~ Total 1.6
Round 256 End 4/15/2024: 155.6~ Down 1.8 ~ Total 3.4
Round 257 End 4/25/2024: 155.4~ Down 0.2 ~ Total 3.6
Round 258 End 5/5/2024: 155.0 ~ Down 0.4 ~ Total 4.0
Round 259 End 5/15/2024: 154.2 ~ Down 0.8 ~ Total 4.8
Round 260 End 5/25/2024: 153.2 ~ Down 1.0 ~ Total 5.8
Round 261 End 6/4/2024: 152.2 ~ Down 1.0 ~ Total 6.8
Round 262 End 6/14/2024: 150.0 ~ Down 2.2 ~ Total 9.0
Round 263 End 6/24/2024: 149.2 ~ Down 1.8 ~ Total 9.8
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70 yo female; 5’5”
SW: 127.4# (end of round 263)
GW: maintain under 130#
Strategy:
Hydration 💧 60 oz minimum
Strength training-TWJ challenge 🏋️♀️
Follow nutrition plan per challenge 🥕
Move 👣🏇🚴♀️ daily
6/25 127.0# 🏋️♀️👣
6/26 127.6# 💧🏋️♀️🥕🚴♀️
6/27 127.6# 💧🥕👣
6/28 128.0# 💧🏋️♀️🚴♀️
6/29 127.8# 💧🏋️♀️👣
6/30 127.6# 🏋️♀️🥕👣
7/1 127.4# 🏋️♀️
7/2 travel DNW 🏋️♀️
7/3 126.8#💧🥕
7/4 126.6# 🏋️♀️🥕👣
🏋️♀️ was on target; nutrition, water, and movement were a little wonky. Lots of garden work these weeks which helps to keep my hands busy.
Progress not perfection.6 -
_JeffreyD_ wrote: »[quote="Chapter_3
@_JeffreyD_ I had a typo yesterday in my explanation of P : E (corrected below):
Protein > Energy
Energy = Carb g + Fat g
Protein g > (Cg + Fg).
1:1 is maintenance. 1.5:1 to 2:1 for fat loss.
@Chapter_3 sorry I am so dense... a 2:1 ratio blows my mind. For example, yesterdays nutrient analysis for me was .33:1. Yes you read that correctly. .33! Of course yesterday was one of my typical WGAC days, of which there are way too many lately. ( @quiltingjaine please add WGAC = "Who Gives A Crap" to the glossary. ..just kidding)
Actually I do give a crap. I will be more mindful here, but I don't think the menus around my house will support a 2:1. I will try.
BTW I looked online for that protein powder and it is out of stock on their website and on Amazon. Are you hoarding it? Is the rubber chicken guarding your stash?
[/quote]
@_JeffreyD_
If you want to give P:E a whirl, by adding just one high protein that’s also (zero to low-carb) shake your ratio will improve dramatically. Adding an additional one baked chicken breast will put you in the PERFECT zone!
So sad Amazon is out of that protein shake… I’ll look for a replacement & will post in next round.
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[/quote]
@Anabirgite I just read that vinegar mixed with salt is a very good non-toxic weed killer. I have a pump sprayer with wand and I'm going to try it. Would be much safer than round-up and fantastically cheaper than most chemical and commercial based products. I just though I would mention it in case you wanted to put that vinegar to good use. [/quote]
Sounds like a great idea if I did not have 3 separate Round Up gallons, and a huge tub of Preen! 😒- I obviously had no intention of moving at this time- I usually use the vinegar to clean my deck - I get algae - I just do not have time to clean that this year.2 -
59 Female, 5'5"
122.2 Round Starting Weight 122.2
120.8 Round Goal Weight
115-118 Ultimate Goal Weight
This roller coaster of my life that I was shoved onto 2 years ago continues to careen and somehow speed up! I have every intention of fully participating in this round, thank goodness no traveling for next 10 days. But to just add jet fuel to my chaos, my neighbor offered to buy my house last weekend and I said yes. So now 2 months to move. Eeeks!!! Looking forward to starting my next chapter in my life and getting off this current ride. Losing these last few pounds, which seems be the only thing I cannot lose seems like a great place to start. I need to weigh myself, weigh my food, track my food and participate on this blog. These goals have worked magic for me before. Look forward to reading all of your postings...
6/25: 122.2 Down a pound from last week - been waiting for this challenge to start. Also I am going to not drink on weekdays, lucky I am planning to play pickleball this evening, such a calorie burner.
6/26: 121.6💥 Weighed myself 💥 weighed my food💥, tracked my food💥 and posting💥 Yeah! Played pickleball last night 2 hours, great workout and reliever of stress.I guess once the inspection is done I will know for sure sale is going thru or not and that should relieve some stress and then add some more as I then put move plan in to action.
6/27: 121.4 💥Yeah!!! Weighed me, my food (almost all), tracked and posted- Yesterday overwhelmed with 30 years of paperwork, shredded so much because trash day today. Emptied my kitchen shelves- almost all Sunday- should have activated my watch to track my activity moving that trash can to the street! Debating having a garage sale next Saturday, July-5-6, could this be too soon? What if house sale falls thru? Eeks! Exercised late last night since so behind shredding paperwork. Actually ate just 20 something grams under the MFP allotment - shocked inched down. Tracking works...
6/28: 121.2💥 I need to take the Win. Weighed, tracked and posted. I read several others posters commenting on losing slowly... I understand that feeling. I might need to adjust my calories. Good news no headache this morning - not sure why not stress level still thru roof. Home inspection today, expect this will be what makes or breaks this sale. I at peace either way - or that is what I am telling myself and God. Shredded almost a decade of tax returns, hard to believe how much stuff you accumulate. Played pickleball last night.
6/29: 121.6 Not as bad as I thought it might be. Home Inspector was in my house from 8 AM until 2 and the homebuyer from 11:30 until 2PM - felt very awkward to make lunch- so ran to Whole foods to eat at their hot bar. Then went to a Euchre party last night. No exercise, awful! hate days like this. I had to work late- so no time. Need to pray I accept God's plan here. Playing Pickleball this morning -Yeah- Then need to start clearing things out.
6/30:121.2 💥Yeah! Played in a Pickleball kid of tournament Saturday, so burned a lot of calories. Went out to lunch and split my lunch into 2 meals. Did enjoy some wine last night as I continue to shred so much paperwork. Impressed myself with how well I have organized this massive amount of useless paperwork, that I should have disposed of years ago. Eeks but now struggling, with kids report cards? Essays? Eeks! Had to move on to the laundry room and look at all my cleaning supplies- Again with the many bottles of windex, and other misc bottles of cleaner for a specific need.
7/1: 122.2 🌨️ Back to the beginning... I know it was the lunch/dinner Saturday. Restaurant food always has so much sodium and I get bloated. It shows up 2 days later and lasts a day or 2... But mentally I hate going backwards. Played pickleball yesterday and boated, easy going day. Almost done with all the shredding. Cleaned out my son's bathroom. Still waiting for the final yes or no. Wondering if I can break up strength training into little parts all week rather than 1 hour every other day? Might be easier for me to get done and stay consistent.
7/2: 122.0 Unbloating- I know it is not a word but I feel it captures me right now- I am in the "unbloating" phase similar to unloading a boat, carrying one box, at a time, slowly removing trying to rebalance this ship. Beautiful evening last night, played pickleball, chatted with my friends. Recycle bin at curb full. Was so proud of myself for 5 minutes last night-combined 2 gallon bottles of vinegar to 1 bottle and while taking that large bottle to to the recycle bin found another gallon of vinegar in garage. No one needs this much vinegar...Am giving to friend tonight. I have just way too much junk.
7/3: 121.4 💥 Bloat is gone to be followed by more bloat tonight- going out to dinner for Mexican food so no good can come from that other then a terrific night with friends followed by a 4 day weekend! Still in limbo about the house - Mold and Chimney inspector yesterday, sprinkler inspector today. Was going to do a garage sale this weekend but do not want sell things if sale falls thru. So will enjoy weekend with my son.
7/4 💥🇺🇸💥: Happy Fourth of July 💥122 Pretty much where I started. I think I am trending down. Getting ack in the habit of weighing myself, weighing my food and tracking- What a difference that makes! 3 hours of great Pickleball this morning! Waiting for my son to come home. Still do not know if house sale going thru or not 😫.
Just want to say how much I enjoy reading all your updates!!! The support I received and the support given others just makes me feel so blessed to find this thread! Good Luck to you all this long weekend on keeping your goals- it will not just be a struggle but I predict a fail. See you all on the next 10 day challenge where I am sure I will spend the majority of the 10 days losing what I gain the next several days...6 -
MommieJeannie wrote: »
@deepwoodslady I think I’m stealing your 10 pound scratch off, I can really see how motivating that can be. Hope you don’t mind!
@MommieJeannie You may, of course, help yourself. I wish I could take credit for it but I actually borrowed it from someone else on here. With all this brain fog I suffer from, I don't even remember who started it now (will the real author please stand up!). Yes, motivating, Yes, clever! They have never seemed to mind sharing.3 -
Round 264
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 64 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 221 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
R263 EW= 187.4
R264 EW= 186.2
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.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 thru R262 (03/07/24 thru 06/14/24) = -5.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 183.6)
R263 (06/15/24 thru 06/24/24) = -3.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 187.4)
R264 (06/25/24 thru 07/04/24) = -1.2 LOST (Ending Weight 186.2)
COLOR CODE: Fuchsia is a Happy Weight Loss for me. Blue is a sad weight gain.Black is no change.
Day/Weight/Comment
06/24 …..187.4….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
06/25 -187.8- (Trend weight 185.8)
06/26 -186.4- (Trend weight 186.1)
06/27 -186.6- (Trend weight 186.3)
06/28 -186.4- (Trend weight 186.4)
06/29 -DNW- (Trend weight – DNW - )
06/30 -187.0- (Trend weight186.6)
07/01 -187.0- (Trend weight186.6)
07/02 -185.4- (Trend weight186.3)
07/03 -185.4- (Trend weight186.3) I am seriously lacking water. I’ll work on that today. Finally not freezing here in Northern Michigan. A nice warm day so far after the morning rain ended. Humidity through the roof.
07/04 -186.2- (Trend weight186.5) Oopsie but still down 1.2 lbs for the challenge so I’ll just shut my big mouth, quit whining and take the win without malice or greed. See you next round my friends. I am proud of you all for your persistence and dedication to your goals.
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s
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7/4 139.2 – (trend 139.4) 7.01 miles walked. Attended a thank you bbq for volunteers at National Trust, no low calorie choices, so had one burger on a bap & cake, confess to 2 pieces ! But resisted this turning into a binge as I was tempted, so tempted to turn to the chocolate, but I resisted 😊. A loss of 1.6 pounds, no binges this round. Unfortunately I failed to stay under 140 on 1 day, but ‘two out of three ‘ain’t bad’ !!!! It seems that words of songs are becoming a theme!!
💥USA💥 Enjoy your day my friends xx
👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!!! 👍👍.
@musicsax
Because I binge for every emotion I have, or if I feel like I didn't stay on plan, I truly know what an accomplishment this is to not have binged after 2 pieces of cake, and not using this as an excuse to binge on chocolate (or letting your physical cravings take over, too), and to not binge for the entire round. I know from reading your posts this is something I think you struggle with as do I. Good for you making it thru the day and also the entire round - that is something to be proud of and hopefully each time we succeed with pushing back and not letting it take over, we learn something to use to fight off the cravings/bingeing next time. Take care!
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Thank you, @quiltingjaine !
74 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 147.0
UGW: 140.0
06/23 - 150.4 at 7:20 a.m. ...Grandson had his 1st baseball game. I had Bean. Made soup.
06/24 - 150.0 at 6:30 a.m. ...5.52 miles in 110 mins to the post office and back
Day/Weight/Comment
06/25 - 149.3 at 8:15 a.m. ...zero
06/26 - 150.4 at 7:45 a.m. ...zero again...too hot...trainer is sick
06/27 - 152.4 at 6:30 a.m. ...5.48 miles in 115 mins to the post office and back...got hot!
06/28 - 150.3 at 7:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
06/29 - 147.4 at 8:00 a.m. ...nothing
06/30 - 149.2 at 7:45 a.m. ...made soup...so hot in Northern California!!
07/01 - 150.8 at 7:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
07/02 - 149.2 at 8:15 a.m. ...cleaned house...way too hot in Northern California! 109 degrees!
07/03 - 149.0 at 8:20 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
07/04 - 151.0 at 8:20 a.m. ...43 mins on the recumbent for 9.0 miles
Good luck everyone!
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deepwoodslady wrote: »MommieJeannie wrote: »
@deepwoodslady I think I’m stealing your 10 pound scratch off, I can really see how motivating that can be. Hope you don’t mind!
@MommieJeannie You may, of course, help yourself. I wish I could take credit for it but I actually borrowed it from someone else on here. With all this brain fog I suffer from, I don't even remember who started it now (will the real author please stand up!). Yes, motivating, Yes, clever! They have never seemed to mind sharing.
Hi @deepwoodslady and @MommieJeannie - It was I who started it
It's great that something that motivated me, seems to help motivate others! 4 -
quiltingjaine wrote: »MommieJeannie wrote: »I'm Jen, 40 years old from Florida, married, retired mom with 3 kids, 4 dogs, and chickens.
Hi Jen, forgive me if I’ve asked before but what part of Florida? Sometimes I think I would love to move back there but than remember the bugs and now large snakes! UGH! I was young (10-17) so mostly remember the good times!
@quiltingjaine I’m in Daytona Beach. Where do you live? Have you visited Florida since you moved? I moved from the northeast about 5 years ago and I love it here, but it’s not for everyone.
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MommieJeannie wrote: »quiltingjaine wrote: »MommieJeannie wrote: »@quiltingjaine I’m in Daytona Beach. Where do you live? Have you visited Florida since you moved? I moved from the northeast about 5 years ago and I love it here, but it’s not for everyone.
I live in Las Vegas now. I/we have visited. My folks lived in Spring Hill until they passed in 1993 - 5 months apart. I went back for both my high school 40th and 50th year reunions. Took our girls to the parks in Orlando/Kissimee in 80, 86, and DH in 92. We took my oldest brother’s cremains to be placed beside my parents at their church memory garden in 2009. At that time, we considered moving to Florida but after looking at a house we really liked, DH stood on the driveway and said, “Jaine, we can’t live here. I can’t breathe.” I knew going in that the humidity was going to be too much. That was part of the reason we had left southern Illinois. Florida has changed so much as has the whole country.
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RND 264 (my 12th)
SW (first round) 155.8
SW (this round) 148.1
6/24 - 148.7 - walked 2 miles this morning. Still not sure how my foot is coping with its new freedom from the boot. While walking it felt great. After walking it felt great. Later in the day I had a lot of aching pain on the ball of my foot - but that is not where the injury was so I was confused about the source of the pain. Thinking that maybe it is just my foot adjusting back to walking “normally” again. By the end of the day, there was no more pain. Fingers crossed it stays that way and I can walk again tomorrow morning.
6/25 - 148.3 - storms this morning so no walk. Busy stressful day of working late so no evening workout either. Stress ate cookies I did not need - but they were delicious
6/26 - 147.8
6/27 - 147.9
6/28 - 149.0 - not a stellar start to my challenge attendance - having skipped two days without posting - and now posting on the day I gained rather than lost 🙁. Had a “team fun” get together at my house last night - I did not eat a lot but it was all very salty (they brought the snacks and I supplied the beverages) so the gain does not surprise me. Also TOM is going to start within the next few hours so there is that too. I have not done a good job with drinking water today to help flush it out and I am about to indulge in yet more salty food. I am not in a good place to make good decisions and my 14 y/o daughter has requested her favorite pizza for dinner. My 17 y/o is gone for the weekend at a youth conference, so I told my younger girl that since she is an only child tonight, she could pick whatever she wanted for dinner. Of course she picked pizza. Work has been stressful all week. I am exhausted and I am extremely hungry - I’ve been so busy today I have barely eaten. None of these things will help me keep my eating of salty, greasy, pizza in check… but… I am going to try and I am hoping to have just typed this…being aware of the treacherous situation I am walking into…and admitting “out loud” that I am likely to over-indulge - that it will help me stay in line - at least a little bit.
6/29 - 148.7 - not sure how the scale moved that way given the stress fueled feast I indulged in last night… committed to staying on track today. Drinking lots of water and making healthy food choices.
6/30 - 150.2 - the gain I deserve given how bad I have been about food choices and logging. The past two days have been a complete disaster.
I need to figure out how to overcome what has become a recurring story. As TOM approaches - usually about 8-9 days out, the hormonal stress begins to take its toll. I don’t sleep well, I feel constantly fatigued, and I lose all motivation. Even when I don’t do anything at all, every metabolic metric on my watch reads like I have been doing daily intense workouts without any recovery. I never know whether to push through and workout anyway or if my body is already stressed (too stressed) enough and that adding additional stress will only make it worse.
Sometimes “pushing through” feels like running a marathon even though I am doing nothing close to that hard. I try to “listen to my body” but I don’t like what it is telling me. I feel stronger and more in control if I ignore it, but I wonder if I am doing more damage if I do. This time, pushing through was not even an option - my work stress was already intolerable and added to the hormonal stress there was no hope for me.
I really want to figure out how to stay in better control - but it seems so completely out of reach. My crazy hormones will continue to be crazy until I cross over to the other side of menopause. I have friends younger than me that are already there, but I am 54 years old and as things stand right now - my cycle still happens like clockwork. My clock, however, has turned into a fun-house coo-coo clock and turns me upside down and inside out every time it comes back around.
Add to that, my work stress that is always high, but has been close to intolerable for several months. As much as I try to remain calm and not let it get to me, I work endlessly - 10 hour days are consistent, but lately there are more and more 12 and 14 hour days followed by giving another 12 hours across Saturday and Sunday. There is no break between days or weeks, it just keeps going and going and going. I have no life outside of work - I am either working or sleeping or working again.
It is days like this, when I am exhausted and feel physically horrible that trying to build consistent healthy routines around eating and exercise seem so far away. I want to figure it out - I need to figure it out and tomorrow is a new day so I will spend some time this evening setting up a plan and doing the very best I can to set myself up for success.
@anabirgite, @deepwoodslady, @judefit1, @skyleen75, @chapter_3 thank you all for your kind words and encouragement. So very much appreciated and helped me feel less isolated in my life's chaos ❤️
7/1 - 149.8 - going back in the right direction. Went out to dinner with friends - a much needed break from my work drudgery. Not sure the scale will appreciate it as much I did.
7/2 - 150.2 - back up again today. Not an awesome day - not a horrible day. It was a standard long work day (started at 8 am and just logging off now at 11:15 pm with only 45 minute break to come home and eat dinner before logging back on for the evening). Started out with good breakfast but then waited too long to get lunch and was REALLY hungry by 2pm. I came VERY close to heading to the cafeteria and grabbing a greasy grilled cheese and french fries so that I could sit at my desk and stress eat while continuing to work… BUT…. convinced myself to stick to the lunch I brought and had my baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, cottage cheese and ½ avocado. Almost broke down again as it was dinner time and I was sitting at my desk but at a protein bar and then went home and had proper dinner instead of eating popcorn and ice cream (both of which are readily available and free at all times at the office I work). Still feeling bloated and inside out due to TOM - but feeling like I won a small battle having stuck with my eating plan today.
7/3 - 148.9 going the right way again. This is my last weigh-in until the 8th - which means that I am ending this round with a gain 🙁 We are leaving to go up to our cabin for the holiday. My plan is to continue to log and be mindful - focus on hydration and drinking water. Normally this holiday is just my husband and girls at the cabin - we try to keep it just to the immediate family to give us time to step away and relax and enjoy each other’s company - but this year will be different. My brother and his kids are in town so he will be there as well as my dad and in total we will have 13 people to start. As we approach the weekend, different layers of people will be leaving - but it will be chaotic and the majority of the planning, organizing and hosting will fall on me. To add to the chaos, aside from tomorrow, the weather is not supposed to be awesome - the forecast is showing rain from 8 am Friday until 10 pm on Saturday - so we will also be stuck indoors. At least I won’t be working…that is until Sunday when I will have to put in a good chunk of hours to be prepared to go back on Monday 😣. Wishing everyone here in America a safe and relaxing holiday! 🎉
7/4 - DNW/ did not log - out of town sketchy cell service and hosting family at our cabin
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