Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 266
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📆 2015–2023Feb. 2015: highest weight 218.2h
2015: end weight running average 178.2nd
2016: end weight running average 147.7
2017: end weight running average 148
2018: end weight running average 137.2.
Extreme elimination diet (doctor prescribed) for diagnostic reasons, very low calories, then boom! Gained 40 pounds.
2019: end weight running average 176.1
2020: end weight running average 183.8.
2021: end weight running average 179.4.
2022: end weight running average 178.6
2023: end weight running average 191. 😳
2024 Rounds
R146 01/06/24: end weight 191.4 😊
R147 01/16/24: end weight 192.8 ☹️
R148 01/16/24: end weight 191.6 (-1.2) 😊
R149 02/05/24: end weight 193 (+1.4) ☹️
R150 02/15/24: end weight 194.6 (+1.6) ☹️
R150 02/15/24: end weight 194.6 (+1.6) ☹️
R151 02/25/24: end weight 194.2 (-.2) 😊
R152 03/06/24: end weight 194.4 (+.2) 🙂
R153 03/16/24: end weight 194.2 (-.2).
R154 03/26/24: end weight 195 (+.8)
R155 04/05/24: end weight 194.6 (-.2).
R156 04/15/24: end weight 194.6 (+/-0).
R157 04/25/24: end weight DNW
R158 05/05/24: end weight 197
R159 05/15/24: end weight 196.6
R160 05/25/24: end weight 196.6
R161 06/04/24: end weight 197
R162 06/14/24: end weight 196.8
R163 06/24/24: end weight 196.8
R164 07/04/24: end weight 196.6
R165 07/14/24: end weight 196.6
End-of-2024 Goal—weight 170.
Day. Weight. Comments.
7/15 - 196.8
Ok, here we go, off on a new round. I’m determined to move the needle this round.
7/16 - 197
When I said “move the needle,” I meant the other way. 😊 It’s ok, it’s a delayed reaction from the weekend away.
7/17 - 196.8
We’re finally getting a little break in the heat for a few days—80s instead of 90s—so I’m planning some garden time to try to catch up with the weeds. @quiltingjaine and anyone else who likes flowers, here are some daylilies and anise hyssop for you. 😊
7/18 - 196.4
Good, I seem to be back on track.
7/19 - 197
Pfftttt. I have to get back to walking. I’ve been having gut issues all summer and have been afraid to get too far from facilities, but I’ve cut out coffee (waaaa!) and cutting back on fats and it seems to be helping. I’m not 100% confident yet, but getting there. We have a fabulous trail system here and I’m eager to get back on it. I don’t know how I got out of the habit of 5-8 miles walking most days. I did get a get of exercise yesterday in the garden, but it’s not enough. Maybe I’ll try walking some loops around our house and see how it goes.
7/20 - 197
I confess, I had triscuits and cheese late last night. Not the worst snack nutritionally, but I didn’t need the calories. Oh well!
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. It’s also a bit of a red flag that I hadn’t noticed exactly how needy this friend is! My bad for not having boundaries in place.
THIS! My “BFF” since college-over 50 years. I was always there when she needed me. Then almost 2 years ago when her BF passed. She had called and asked me to rescue her from “this awful place. A nurse had told her to stop crying because that wasn’t helping anyone! After he was gone I tried to keep her occupied. We made plans to do things and she would make other plans with someone else and not let me know until I called to see if we were meeting at my house or destination. “Oh, I did that yesterday with Kayla” or “Oh, I’m not going.” I last called her to see how her cataract surgery went and she said she would call me back. A year and a half later, I’m NOT waiting anymore. That was the eye opener for me.
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jspecies11 wrote: »Yesterday I took the train into NYC for the Sleeping Beauties fashion exhibit at the Met. Quite spectacular- thank you @judefit1
Thank you @quiltingjaine for helping us stay accountable to ourselves.
You’re welcome!
Regarding the Met-I am quite envious. I watch “period pieces” mainly to drool over the costumes.5 -
@Judefit1 DSIL used to make fresh hummus for our DD every morning. I don’t know how much or how long he did that but eventually she figured out the carbs. I don’t know how she was eating it but when she figured the macros, she quit.3
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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 262 132.5
Rnd 263 133.0
Rnd 264 134.0
Rnd 265 133.0
Rnd 266 134.0We 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 266 134.0
7/15 134.5 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️ no explanation, no idea, stupid body
7/16 133.5
7/17 133.0 SEVEN YEARS AGO TODAY I arrived on this platform and started keto/LCHF. It’s been an interesting ride. For the first time since we moved to Las Vegas our power was out for an hour last night. Our daughter insisted that we come to their house for the night because she had a/c and we didn’t. As we packed an overnight bag the power came on. All is well and all of the flashlights have new batteries.😁
7/18 133.0 Last night was Bingo. DD#2 was experiencing chest pain and since cardiologist told her last week that he’s fairly certain she’s had 2 heart attacks she was panicky and spent the whole day at the ER getting tests only to be sent home at 8:30pm with nothing found. Having experienced this myself many years ago, I suspect any chest pain no matter how small caused a panic attack. She has a stress test a week from tomorrow. In the meantime, her knee surgery which was supposed to be this past Monday is on hold. She wanted to get it done before school starts on August eighth.
7/19 132.5
7/20 131.5 I’m keeping my total carbs super low and if I do want something extra I make it protein (and fat) - usually some cheese.7 -
_JeffreyD_ wrote: »@_JeffreyD_ I keep a nerdy spreadsheet too! I really think it has helped me think more purposefully about nutrition this time!
@UTMom81 I love it. Mine does a few calculations... Looks like I have a carb problem. I am still tweaking the macro section for accuracy and meaningfulness.
OMG!!!! I LOVE THESE SPREADSHEETS!!!! Nerd-mania!
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@reshi_devi
@Jensmakingprogress
@fmfdfa2020
Thx for sharing your NSVs. (if I miss someone, I am truly sorry! ) There is so much +benefit+ to this journey, in addition to the scale floating down after extensive effort! Sharing and reading NSVs (new habits and self-awareness) helps me continue to see the big picture.
There is a fortune in GOLD today on this challenge! I’m laughing out loud and in awe of the wisdom shared… yes, a few bumps but I’m loving reading about everyone’s starts/stops/detours and progress! Helps me dig deep.
@tiabirdie56 and @quiltingjaine -yall are ROCKING THIS ROUND!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@UTMom81 & @_JeffreyD_ I’m truly intrigued by your spreadsheets & I want to find myself a shortcut somehow someway and will investigate!4 -
Round 266
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 64 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 223 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
R265 EW= 189.4
R266 EW= TBD
Current New Goals:
Weight:
Short Term Goal: To weigh less at the end of this round than I did at the end of the last round.
Final goal: 145-155. We’ll see how I look & feel when I get there.
Exercise: Move 30 minutes per day rotating activity.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)
R265 (07/05/24 thru 07/14/24) = -3.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 189.4)
R266 (07/15/24 thru 07/24/24) = -xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)
COLOR CODE: Fuchsia is a Happy Weight Loss for me. Blue is a sad weight gain.Black is no change.
Day/Weight/Comment
07/14 …..189.4….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
07/15 -189.4- (Trend weight 188.6)
07/16 -188.8- (Trend weight 189.0)
07/17 -187.0- (Trend weight 188.8)
07/18 -188.6- (Trend weight 188.8)
07/19 -188.0- (Trend weight188.7) I am trying not to be or feel so negative today but I can’t help thinking about the fact that I am nearly 11 pounds heavier than I was in March (when I’d hit my new low). How quickly it comes back on! Feeling everything from disappointed to disgusted. Absolutely Nothing can be done except to move forward. It also makes me realize that maintenance must be a nightmare! Pre-warned is Pre-armed.
07/20 -186.2- (Trend weight188.4) A nice little drop today which has made me wake up incredibly hungry. Today will likely be a battle, especially since my Foodie DD and DGS are here again. Yesterday she worked all day and then they were invited somewhere for dinner so that really helped me stick to my macros. Today I am not sure of their plans yet but with this hunger, I hope they will leave for the day so I will not have so much temptation. This is part of the “backbone and not wishbone” that I was talking about the other day, I suppose. My macros have been consistently showing that I am way over on my sodium levels. Mainly because of cottage cheese (or other low carb cheeses). It also really hurts when I eat anything processed, like lunch meat for a sandwich or breakfast meat of any kind with my eggs. Of course, as a diabetic I have to watch my sugars too. When my sodium is a bit lower, my sugars tend to show higher grams. Gosh its tough to balance all the macros and the sodium and sugars too all while counting both calories and carbs. Its like a full time job! I have a few go-to meals that work wonderfully but if I overdo them I end up in a boredom binge to defy ever having to eat them again! The battle is ON today. 1. Stay away from daughter. 2. Prelog and stick to eating plan. 3. Get in some exercise. 4. Watch my macros. 5. Watch EVERY stat but especially the salt and sugar for health reasons. 6. Stay creative. Wednesday is my stress test for my heart. It’s been almost 2 yrs since my last one. Last time they ended up placing a stent in the heart. I want to stay extra good on my plan between now and Wednesday.
07/21 -xxxxx- (Trend weightxxxxx)
07/22 -xxxxx- (Trend weightxxxxx)
07/23 -xxxxx- (Trend weightxxxxx)
07/24 -xxxxx- (Trend weightxxxxx)
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s
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Round 266
July 15 – 24, 2024
62 year old female, 5’5”. I am married, semi-nomadic (we live in three states, Mass, Maine, Florida).
SW WW Sept 29, 2001 - 168.8 (initially lost 29.8, became staff, then weight up and down 18 years with low of 126.8)
SW MFP Sept 14, 2020 – 153 (lost 40, then stress took off another 2.2 lb with low of 120.8, then stress became gain)
SW MFP Jan 1, 2023 – 146.6
GW Maintaining between 124 - 126
Continuing to figure out maintaining, and to work on best nutrition and exercise.
History:Harry and Han are our cats, who travel with us. Have two “kids”, who are very much adults, a two grandsons. We have two parents, 87(mother), 85(MIL) still with us, and I have logically been needing to help them more as they age. I got my act in gear during COVID, somewhat inspired by NOT becoming my parents. I lost 30 lbs and was exercising daily. Unfortunately, I am an “all in or not” person. Hubby and I seeing our family home and downsizing distractions, plus medical incident with my father and all their new needs, became an excuse (father has since passed and I am DPOA, Personal representative AKA executor, trustee, and oversee the majority of my mother’s care). A year and a half later, I gained 25 lbs and lost all my athletic improvements. I need to figure out balance and how to make health be a daily priority for life!
Round 126 153.0 equivalent 9/14/20
Round 127 149.2 9/24/20
Round 128 147.2 10/4/20
Round 129 145.8 10/14/20
Round 130 144.4 10/24/20
Round 131 142.2 11/3/20
Round 132 139.4 11/13/20
Round 133 137.2 11/23/20
Round 134 136.4 12/3/20
Round 135 132.6 12/13/20
Round 136 132.0 12/23/20
Round 137 132.0 1/2/21
Round 138 131.0 1/12/21
Round 139 128.2 1/22/21
Round 176 138.2 1/26/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 177 134.8 2/5/22
Round 178 137.0 2/15/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 181 138.2 3/17/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
Round 182 137.8 3/27/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 183 133.4 4/6/22 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 184 136.0 4/16/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 12.5 oz
Round 185 136.8 4/26/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 13 oz
Round 186 136.0 5/6/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 187 137.8 5/16/22 Harry 10 lb 14.0 oz Han Solo 11lb 11.5 oz
Round 188 135.8 5/26/22 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
Round 210 146.6 1/01/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
Round 211 144.4 1/11/23
Round 212 146.6 1/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 213 143.4 1/31/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
Round 214 142.4 2/10/23
Round 215 140.0 2/20/23 Harry 10 lb 12 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
Round 216 138.0 3/2/23 Harry 10 lb 11.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6.5 oz
Round 217 136.0 3/12/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
Round 218 134.0 3/22/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 7.5 oz
Round 219 133.8 4/1/23 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 9.5 oz
Round 220 131.4 4/11/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 221 130.0 4/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
Round 222 128.2 5/1/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 223 128.4 5/11/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 224 127.2 5/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
Round 225 125.8 5/31/23 Harry 10 lb 12 oz Han Solo 11 lb 9.5 oz
Round 226 124.2 6/10/23
Round 227 125.8 6/20/23 Harry 10 lb 8.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 228 125.8 6/30/23 Harry 10 lb 13 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13.5 oz
Round 229 125.8 7/10/23
Round 230 122.6 7/20/23
Round 231 125.0 7/30/23 Harry 10lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 232 123.6 8/9/23 Harry 10 lb 10 oz Han Solo 12 lb 2.5 oz
Round 233 125.8 8/19/23 Harry 10 lb 10 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1.5 oz
Round 234 125.8 8/29/23 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1.5 oz
Round 235 127.2 9/8/23
Round 236 127.4 9/18/23 Harry 10 lb 6.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
Round 237 126.4 9/28/23
Round 238 124.4 10/8/23 Harry 10 lb 3 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1 oz
Round 239 124.2 10/18/23 Harry 10 lb 1 oz Han Solo 12 lb 0 oz
Round 240 125.0 10/28.23 Harry 10 lb Han Solo 11 lb 14 oz
Round 241 127.8 11/8/23
Round 243 127.6 11/28/23 Harry 10 lb 1.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 244 129.0 12/7/23 Harry 10 lb .5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 245 129.0 12/17/23
Round 246 129.4 12/27/23 Harry 10 lb 1 oz Han Solo 12 lb 2 oz
Round 247 128.6 1/6/23 Harry 10 lb 3.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 14 oz
Round 248 127.0 1/16/24 Harry 10 lb 8.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 14.5 oz
Round 249 128.6 1/26/24 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 14 oz
Round 250 125.8 2/5/24 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 15 oz.
Round 251 127.2 2/15/24 Harry 11 lb 1.5 oz Han Solo 11 ln 15 oz
Round 252 128.0 2/25/24 Harry 11 lb 5.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb
Round 253 128.6 3/6/24 Harry 11 lb 6.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb
Round 255 127.8 3/26/24 Harry 11 lb 8 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 256 127.4 4/5/124 Harry 11 lb 8 Han Solo 12 lb 1 oz
Round 257 126.4 4/15/24 Harry 11 lb 11 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 258 127.0 4/15/24 Harry 11 lb 7.5 oz Han Solo 11 ln 15 oz
Round 259 127.0 5/7/24 Harry 11 lb 7.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 260 missed the round, though I weighed almost every day
Round 261 129.8 5/25/24
Round 262 131.0 6/4/24 Harry 11 lb 9.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1.5 oz
Round 263 132.2 6/14/24 Harry 11 lb 7.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 15 oz
Round 265 135.2 7/4/24 Harry 11 lb 5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 15.5
Round 266 134.8 7/14/24 Harry 11 lb 5.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
SW: 134.8
Day/Weight/Comment
7/15 – DNW – totally by accident
7/16 – 135.6
7/17 – 135.2
7/18 – DNW
7/19 – 137.0
7/20 – 136.4 I need to get back to pre-tracking. Deciding “on the fly” is not working. I am making way to many “what the heck” choices and I am coming up with way too many excuses for why I am doing this to myself. I know how to make good choices, and I know the empowering feeling that comes with it. I just CAN NOT seem to flip the switch back. Going to pre-track my day today and tomorrow (entertaining for dinner). Let’s see how this shakes out. I’ll keep you updated.
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Richard, male, 67.
6' 1"
HW 235
GW 185
Round goals: > 3 miles/day walking (1:00 time wise), track diet and be under goals, golf, driving range or gym in addition to walking.
7/17 Wed: 193.8 lbs, 1:04 walking, diet under goal, driving range.
7/18 Thu: 192.0 lbs, 3:36 walking or jogging a bit, diet under goal, and an hour at the driving range. Got in a lot of walking but trying to put some jogging in the mix didn't work out that well, have knee issues and hoping to get some jogging in the mix but not sure how that's going to work out.
7/19 Fri: 190.1 lbs, 1:03 walking, hit diet goals, 9 hole round of golf.
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Jensmakingprogress wrote: »Day 5: NSV for @Chapter_3
My NSV is that I am settling into the mindset that the scale isn’t the determining factor of what is right for me when it comes to health, body perception, etc.
While on the phone with my sister yesterday we were talking about weight loss goals and expectations. She said she doesn’t have a set “goal”. She has a mental picture of where she wants to be with her physique and an idea of what weight she needs to be for that to materialize. When she put it that way, I realized it was how I felt as well. My goal weight of 175 with an ultimate goal of 150 is because that’s where I “think” I need to be to look the way I want to look and feel healthy. If I’m happy at 175 then I’ll go into maintenance, if it’s lower then I’ll keep working. Either way, I’m happy and I feel like I’m making life changes that will be long-term and that’s what really matters.
@jensmakingprogress I usually say that my final goal is 145-150 and that I will know when I get there. However, I agree 100% with you and your sister. How are we to really know so far ahead of time? I chose a number that I looked good at (and was medically healthy at) when I was 30 years old which was before my final two children were born. Now I am 64 years old and if I reach my overall goal of losing over 100 pounds (my highest weight was 253) how am I to know what 145 or 150 looks like. How much skin will I have? It certainly doesn't spring back in my mid 60's like it did at 30. How much muscle weight? I mean, I certainly can't exercise like I did at 30 due to heart problems, knee issues, neuropathy in my feet etc. I have loosely set my goal but, like you & sis, I will have to play it by ear and I think that our size and our health will be the new matrix. I do need something to "aim for" but its not set in stone, for sure. I think a lot of us may be in this same boat and I am so glad you brought it up. It's wonderful that we are getting fitter and healthier together!4 -
Thank you @quiltingjaine for keeping this going!
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 Go
July 15 - 173.8
July 16 - 173.8 - I'm stuck at 173.X. It will move soon.
July 17 - 173.8 - Yep, 3 days in a row, LOL. I've found a way to keep my cravings from hitting so hard in the afternoons. It's simple but it's working. I've flipped my oatmeal or shredded wheat from morning to afternoon. The complex carbs do the trick.
July 18 - 172.6 - Finally, a drop! The old me tried to come out yesterday. I was donating to a cat rescue thrift shop and across the street was a convenient store. All the years I worked from home I would go out at lunch and get chips and diet coke even though I didn't have it in the house on purpose. Anyway, I was thinking just a small bag of salty, greasy, carby chips (how can I like those things) won't hurt. I then thought about all the work I've done to get where I am and also to get the scale to drop, and all the times I give in right before I'm going to have a drop. The problem is that one bag would lead to one more bag, etc., and my cravings will take off. I'm proud of myself, which seems weird to say, because on the surface it doesn't sound that bad to have just a small bag of chips, but for me it starts it all up again. Thanks for listening!
July 19 - 172.6 - 172.X stuck for another day - YAY!
July 20 - 172.6 - Wow, another weight showing up the same for 3 days straight.As part of my plan to eat more vegetables/fiber, I cooked two bags of organic carrots this morning. It's just too hot to roast them so I cooked them in my dutch oven on top of the stove with butter (I was out of olive oil), salt, paprika and garlic powder. I let them brown some and then a little chicken broth to remove from bottom of pan. They tasted so good. A serving was 67 calories and 5g fiber. I did not peel, I just scrubbed them really good.
July 21
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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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Round 266: Getting back in the groove with IF 20/4, fewer carbs and more water.
7/12 202.6
7/13 200.8
7/14 DNW
7/15 199.5 (Day 1: 21 Day Fasting Challenge)
7/16 198.0
7/17 197.3
7/18 196.4
7/19 195.3 🫢🫢🫢 I almost can't believe this ...
7/20 196.6 boooooooo
7/21
7/22
7/23
7/24
Not sure if its natural slowdown, too many carbs lingering, or if less than 5 hours sleep the past two nights are contributing factors. Either way, still winning! Tired and a little sore though after so much recent activity, making this a rest day. Lots of liquids, some stretching and a nap are the only things on the agenda. Have a great day all!
Transformation Journey (includes pics)
Hi I'm Reshii ~ 58, 5'9" ~ HW:280 | UGW: 170
1st Round 246 SW: 212.5 | Round 261 EW: 196.8
JAN 1st: 212.5 | WAIST 36.9 ~ HIPS 47.0 ~ BF 40.6% ~ BMI 31.5
FEB 1st: 203.0 | WAIST 35.1 ~ HIPS 45.8 ~ BF 38.5% ~ BMI 30.1
MAR 1st: 201.8 | WAIST 34.4 ~ HIPS 45.0 ~ BF 37.5% ~ BMI 29.5
APR 1st: 198.2 | WAIST 33.5 ~ HIPS 43.0 ~ BF 37.3% ~ BMI 29.4
MAY 1st: 197.3 | WAIST 34.0 ~ HIPS 43.0 ~ BF 37.5% ~ BMI 29.5
MAY 16th: 194.2 | WAIST 33.5 ~ HIPS 42.8 ~ BF 36.8% ~ BMI 28.9
JUN 4th: 196.8 | WAIST 33.4 ~ HIPS 42.8 ~ BF 37.0% ~ BMI 29.2
July Goals: Lost six weeks and regained 7 pounds adjusting to third shift work schedule. Exercise, water and step count have all also dropped considerably. Goals this month are simply to lose as much as possible just getting back in the groove. Starting over 7/12 @ 202.6 lbs | BF 38.4% | BMI 30.1
June Goals: Having gotten as low as 193 in both April and May, I'd like to drop below that in June. (FAIL)
6/5 - 196.8
6/6 - 195.1
6/7 - 195.3
MAY 1st SW: 197.3 | EW: 196.8
MAY Goals: Lose 6-8bs, 2-3 inches and 1-2% body fat ❎❎❎
May 22: I had packed some shorts to change into after swim without trying them on. They were so tight last summer, I expected the fit to be better ~ but when I put them on ... wow. I was in front of the locker room mirrors and was like omg, that's you. How long has it been since you looked/felt like that? I was spinning around looking at myself for a good 2-3 minutes, y'all, lol ~ my New #1NSV
May 4: 10 of the 20 inches lost was off my belly! No pics, no proof, lol ~ I love/hate taking photos because they've become one of my best tools. You can't lie and you can't hide. Putting myself on blast 1) creates incentive to increase effort and 2) highlights new areas to focus on. Still a long way from my ultimate goals, but its nice to see muscle memory is real!At a size 15, I haven't been this small in more than 10 years.
APRIL 1st SW: 198.2 | EW: 197.8
Goals: Lose 6-8bs, 2-3 inches and 1-2% body fat ❎❎❎
Lost less than a pound, 1.25 inches combined on arms and legs | regained 0.2% body fat and 1/2 inch back on my belly. Starting dietary 200-400 calorie deficit and Intermittent Fasting 18-24 hrs. Breaking fast differently, including more protein, and continuing to look for new ways to increase step count and add more strength in May.
January 1st - April 1st, I've lost 17 pounds and a total of 20.8 inches from 11 areas. 🥳 Thrilled to see my hard work reversing prediabetes and years of physical damage. Getting leaner and stronger and chair dancing proud of myself about it!! 57 and hormonal, it's taken longer than expected and a much rougher road than my youth.
Reaching onederland (March 13th) meant the end of 10+ years and up to 80 pounds!! gained and relost too many times to count. Yo-yoing is the main reason for so much body fat!!! Determined not to continue to self-sabotage ... I need a new target!! If I should lose an additional 8% body fat to reach the "standard" for my age, height and sex ~ and up to 15% more to reach excellent ~ that's @ least another 8-15 months of work before I can begin to relax and think maintenance.
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quiltingjaine wrote: »reshii_devi wrote: »
WATER ZUMBA??? Do tell!!
@quiltingjaine the music and dance moves make the workout so much fun! Plus being in the water makes all the jumping up and down much easier ~ love it!
@musicsax Sherwood Forest sounds magical ~ but with so much happening emotionally the snacking and struggle is definitely relatable! Maybe a walk connecting with nature will help get your equilibrium back? {{{VIRTUAL HUGS}}}
@Skyleen75 Needy friends can be so exhausting! gotta love em anyway, lol ~ but now you know next time to either say no, or be prepared for the shenanigans. People are who they are ...
nice drop @tiabirdie56 !!
@deepwoodslady that's a long list Donna! Focus on what's most important and try to ignore the rest. I'm rooting for you girl ~ be strong, you got this.4 -
RND 264 SW 209.2 EW 209
RND 265 SW 208.6 EW 214.6
RND 266 SW 212.0 EW TBD
GW for this round: 207
7/15 212.0 Working out last night wasn’t easy after taking time off for vacation, but it wasn’t as hard as I expected. This week’s goal is to get back on track with water and logging food. Hoping I can lose at least 1 pound from where I was before vacation.
7/16 210.8 Moving in the right direction. Forced myself to get out and walk in the heat yesterday. Took my water with me and got another 24 oz in during the walk. It was worth it.
7/17 209.0 Almost back down to pre-vacation weight. Increased my walk this week to 2 miles a day. Feeling good right now.
7/18 208.6 Work lunch yesterday and I ate more carbs than usual. Drank more water though and hit 2.5 miles walking. I’m back to pre-vacation weight and getting closer to 20 pounds lost! Going to celebrate this small win with some walking today, but otherwise resting on the exercise front.
7/19 208.0
7/20 DNW Was hungry late last night and indulged in Taco Bell after game night with friends. I’m feeling the yuck of high sodium, bad nutrition today, but that’s okay because tomorrow will be better.5 -
deepwoodslady wrote: »Jensmakingprogress wrote: »Day 5: NSV for @Chapter_3
My NSV is that I am settling into the mindset that the scale isn’t the determining factor of what is right for me when it comes to health, body perception, etc.
While on the phone with my sister yesterday we were talking about weight loss goals and expectations. She said she doesn’t have a set “goal”. She has a mental picture of where she wants to be with her physique and an idea of what weight she needs to be for that to materialize. When she put it that way, I realized it was how I felt as well. My goal weight of 175 with an ultimate goal of 150 is because that’s where I “think” I need to be to look the way I want to look and feel healthy. If I’m happy at 175 then I’ll go into maintenance, if it’s lower then I’ll keep working. Either way, I’m happy and I feel like I’m making life changes that will be long-term and that’s what really matters.
@jensmakingprogress I usually say that my final goal is 145-150 and that I will know when I get there. However, I agree 100% with you and your sister. How are we to really know so far ahead of time? I chose a number that I looked good at (and was medically healthy at) when I was 30 years old which was before my final two children were born. Now I am 64 years old and if I reach my overall goal of losing over 100 pounds (my highest weight was 253) how am I to know what 145 or 150 looks like. How much skin will I have? It certainly doesn't spring back in my mid 60's like it did at 30. How much muscle weight? I mean, I certainly can't exercise like I did at 30 due to heart problems, knee issues, neuropathy in my feet etc. I have loosely set my goal but, like you & sis, I will have to play it by ear and I think that our size and our health will be the new matrix. I do need something to "aim for" but its not set in stone, for sure. I think a lot of us may be in this same boat and I am so glad you brought it up. It's wonderful that we are getting fitter and healthier together!
I'll just chime in from about 15 years ago. DH joined WW and they told him his "top" goal weight (without a Dr's note). He came home irritated and grumpy stating that they were asking the impossible of him. My response to him was to not dwell on it now and worry about his final number later. As it was, when he got down to the "rediculous" WW goal weight, he decided it was too high for him.
Start your process and see how it goes and how you feel. You do not have to decide today.6 -
trying something new. I am reporting in a second time today. It is now 7:15. Everything was tracked, and no crazy binges today. Teeth are brushed and Invisalign are back in. I am hoping by reporting to you all now that I will behave until morning. I need one successful day to start turning this around.9
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🎷 66 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 266 (my 196th). So grateful as always @Quiltingjaine for another round.
Goals for this round; (same as last round & hoping committed to achieve them this time!!)
• First and foremost, no feeding frenzies
• to get to/stay under 139 pounds,
• to lose!
I need to remain consistent - it does work! Good luck for success everyone.Achieved goal weigh of 125lb in summer 2016 by losing 66lb and then gradually gained between 7 and 11 since then & didn't want to gain any more, it’s taken me 75 rounds to achieve target of 130 = back to maintenance!! But then I crept up again, so need to get back to around 134. A healthy lifestyle must be a permanent way of life.
End of round 69 134.2 lbs 22.2.18 to 03.03.19
End of round 70 133.6 04.03.18 to 13.03.19
End of round 71 132.4
End of round 72 133.2
End of round 73 132.8
End of round 74 132
End of round 75 131.4
End of round 76 130.2
End of round 77 132.4
End of round 78 134.4
End of round 79 132
End of round 80 133.6
End of round 81 133.8
End of round 82 132.4
End of round 83 133.4
End of round 84 133
End of round 85 131.6
End of round 86 133.0
End of round 87 134.8
End of round 88 132.8 (2 pounds lost)
End of round 89 138.2 (5.4 pounds gained)
End of round 90 135 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 91 132.8 (2.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 92 133 (0.2 pound up from end of last round)
End of round 93 135.6 (2.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 94 135.8 (0.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 95 134.4 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 96 134.4 (no loss no gain!!)
End of round 97 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 98 133.4 (1.6 down from end of last round)
End of round 99 134.4 (1 up from end of last; not bad for Christmas period!)
End of round 100 133.4 (1 down from end of last round)
End of round 101 137.2 (3.8 pounds up)
End of round 102 136 (1.2 pounds down from last round – not bad considering Dad unexpectedly passed away 3 days before end of round & I went totally off plan & no walking!)
End of round 103 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down from last round – better!)
End of round 104 – 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 105 – 133.6 (1.4 down from end of last round)
End of round 106 – 133.6 (same as last round)
End of round 107 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 108 – 134.2 (0.6 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 109 – 135.6 (1.4 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 110 – 133.2 (2.4 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 111 – 133.2 (same as last round)
End of round 112 – 133.6 (increase of 0.4)
End of round 113 – 132.8 (0.8
End of round 114 – 136 (3.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 115 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 116 – 133.4 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 117 – 135.4 (2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 118 – 136 (1.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 119 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down)
End of round 120 – 135.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 121 – 135.2 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 122 – 133.2 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 123 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 124 - 134.8 (2.4 pounds up)
End of round 125 - 135 (0.2 pounds up) – get a grip!!!
End of round 126 - 135 - same as last round
End of round 127 - 133.8 (1.2 pounds down
End of round 128 - 133.4 (0.4 pound down)
End of round 129 - 134.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 130 - 133 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 131 - 133.6 (0.6 up)
End of round 132 – 134 (0.4 up)
End of round 133 – 134 .4 (0.4 up)
End of round 134 – 132.2 (2.2 pounds down) see what not binging can do!!
End of round 135 – 131.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 136 – 132.8 (1 pound up – happy for Christmas period, lower than at this time for many years!)
End of round 137 – 134 (1.2 pound up ugh!!)
End of round 138 - 131.2 (2.8 pounds down)
End of round 139 – 130.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 140 – 132.4 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 141 – 131 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 142 – 129.8 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 143 – 130.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 144 – 130.2 (0.6 pounds down)
End of round 145 – 132 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 146 – 133.8 (1.8 pounds up – again!!)
End of round 147 – 133.2 (0.6 down)
End of round 148 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 149 – 132.4
End of round 150 – 133.8 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 151 – 135.8 (2 pounds up)
End of round 152 – 134 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 153 – 135.4 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 154 – 132.2 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 155 - 133.6 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 156 - 134 (0.4 pounds up)
End of round 157 - 133.6 (0.4 pounds down)
End of round 158 – 135.4 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 159 – 134.4 (1 pound down)
End of round 160 – 135.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 161 – 134.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 162 – 133.6 (0.6 down)
End of round 163 – 136.2 (2.6 up)
End of round 164 – 136 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 165 – 135.8 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 166 – 136 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 167 – 138 (2 pounds up)
End of round 168 – 135 (3 pounds down)
End of round 169 – 134.4 (0.6 pound down)
End of round 170 – 133 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 171 – 135.4 (2.4 up)
End of round 172 – 135.6 (0.2 up)
End of round 173 – 137.6 (2 pounds up)
End of round 174 – 135.2 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 175 – 138 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 176 – did not complete (away on family holiday)
End of round 177 – 138
End or round 178 – 137.8 (0.2 down)
End of round 179 – 139.4 (1.6 pounds up)
End of round 180 – 137 (2.4 pounds lost)
End of round 181 – 139.2 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 182 – 135.6 (3.6 pounds down)
End of round 183 – 138.2 (2.4 up)
End of round 184 - 136 (2.2 pounds down)
End of round 185 – 136.4 (0.4 gain)
End of round 186 – 136.4 (same)
End of round 187 – 138.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 188 – DNW (away for Queen's platinum jubilee celebrations)
End of round 189 – 139.2
End of round 190 – 139.8
End of round 191 – 139.8
End of round 192 – 138.8 (1 pound lost)
End of round 193 – 138.2 (0.6 lost)
End of round 194 – 136.4 (1.8 lost)
End of round 195 – 139.2 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 196 – 138 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 197 – 138.2 (0.2 up)
End of round 198 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 199 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 200 – 138.8 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 201 – 138.2 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 202 – 137.8 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 203 – 137.6 (loss of 0.2)
End of round 204 – 135.8 (1.8 pounds lost)
End of round 205 – 135.6(0.6 pound lost)
End of round 206 – 135.4 (0.2 pound lost)
End of round 207 – 136.4 (1 pound gain) (Caravan Christmas Party Rally)
End of round 208 - 137.2 (0.8 pound gain)
End of round 209 - 137.4 (0.2 pound gain) (Christmas period)
End of round 210 – DNW (Lanzarote holiday)
End of round 211 – 138.2
End of round 212 – 139.8
End of round 213 – 139
End of round 214 – 138.2 (1.2 pounds loss)
End of round 215 – 139.2 (1 pound up)
End of round 216 – 136.6 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 217 – 137.8 (1.2 pounds up)
End of round 218 – 140.4 (2.6 pounds up – need to reverse this trend!)
End of round 219 – 139.8 (0.6 down)
End of round 220 – DNW
End of round 221 – 140.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 222 – 139.8 (1 pound down)
End of round 223 – 140 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 224 – 139.2 (0.8 pound down)
End of round 225 – 139.4 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 226 – 141 (1.6 pound up)
End of round 227 – 139.8 (1.2 pound down)
End of round 228 – 139.6 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 229 – 140.2 (0.6 pound up)
End of round 230 – 139.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 231 - 138.2 (1.6 pounds down)
End of round 232 – 140.6 (2.4 pounds up)
End of round 233 – 138.8 (1.8 ponds down)
End of round 234 – 140.2 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 235 – DNW – on holiday
End of round 236 – 142
End of round 237 – DNW, staying at DS’s.
End of round 238 – 139.8
End of round 239 – 139.6 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 240 – 139 (0.4 pound down)
End of round 241 – 138.8 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 242 – 138.6 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 243 – 139.8 (1.2 pounds up)
End of round 244 – 141 (2.2 pounds up)
End or round 245 – DNW – away for Christmas with no scales
End of round 246 - 143.8
End of round 247 – 142.6 (loss of 1.2 pounds)
End of round 248 – 143.6 (gain of 1 pound) 26.01.24
End of round 249 – 141.6 (2 pounds down) 05.02.24
End of round 250 – DNW – away on holiday with family, Whitchurch.
End of round 251 – 242
End of round 252 – 242.6
End of round 253 – DNW but 142.2 the previous day
End of round 254 – 141 (loss of 1.2 pounds)
End of round 255 – 141.8 (increase 0.8)
End of round 256 – 141.6 (loss of 0.2 pound)
End of round 257 – 141.4 (loss of 0.2 pound)
End of round 258 – 140.6 (loss of 0.8 pound)
End f round 259 – 140 (loss of 0.6 pound)
End of round 260 – 140.2 (increase of 1 pound)
End of round 261 – 141.6 (increase of 1.4 pound)
End of round 262 – 139.2 (loss of 2.4 pounds) 03.06.24 – 14.06.24
End of round 263 – 140.8 (gain 1.6 pound) 15-24.06.24
End of round 264 – 139.2 (loss of 1.6 pound) 25.06.24 - 04.07.24
End of round 265 – 139.8 (increase of 0.6 pound) round weigh in 2 days early due to weekend away 05-14.07.24
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SW RND 266
7/15 139.4 – (trend 139.8) just 4.71 miles walked, all exercise calories +200 eaten back.
7/16 139.4 – (trend 139.7) 7.7 miles walked, 88% of exercise calories eaten back. Walking today will be a challenge, rain started yesterday late afternoon & has not stopped yet, at times it has been torrential ☹. Usual Tuesday lunch out with DS’s planned for later.
7/17 139.8 – (trend 139.7) 5.75 miles walked in a small non-raining window, all exercise calories +163 eaten. Rain finally stopped, it’s going to be a lovely day today 😊.
7/18 DNW
7/19 141 – (trend 140) – no structured walking, yesterday we left home early to travel to a caravanning DF of 25 years funeral. He had bravely fought prostrate cancer for the last 9 years. It was an outdoor wake with a hog roast & cider, exactly what he would have organised for himself. RIP DF. Struggled the last few days with afternoon snacks too, need to get back on track (yet again ☹!!), 5 days to do this.
7/20 DNW - 10.73 miles walked yesterday. Away in the caravan in Sherwood Forest. Really struggling, need to get will power back. Plenty of walking in the agenda.
7/21 DNW - 12.73 miles walked, less than 40% exercise calories eaten back. Yesterday was very therapeutic lots of heart to heart with DH & also meditation whilst enjoying the forest walking, feel happier with myself this morning and back in the groove!! It was yet another bump in the road.
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7/23
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👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!!! 👍👍.7 -
@reshii_devi - thank you, your words were a great comfort & greatly appreciated ❤️4
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R266 - #36
SW ⚖️ 130.4lbs
Mission: Continuously improve daily habits that strengthen a “Healthy, Strong & Fit” identity.
#HSF 📣#bestshapeofmylife📣
#helpfulhabits R266 Let’s Go! 💪🏻🙌🏻⚡️
About Me:
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F65, 5’6” married, MawMaw Proud. Clean P:E (ProteinG> (Cg+Fg) A clean/whole food WOE- (🚫processed foods). Track macros, all fitness and NSVs. HW 172lbs in 2010. Lost 16lbs Aug-Nov 2023. 7/31/24 will be one year in this challenge!
👇🏻July Level Up (Down) Plan
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I pledge to prioritize each of these #HSF choices EVERY DAY of July:1. P:E: Proteing greater than 1:1 vs. Energy g. [Pg > (Cg+Fg)] (and kcals = avg. maintenance).I will continue this nutrition plan through July. It is supposed to support muscle gain with fat loss while 🏋🏼♀️🤸🏼♀️ 🎾. I will continue to track NSVs/macros/ activities, etc. to learn about my body.
2. 🙏📝 🧐 - I will continue to pray, journal, research. This is my aspect of “leveling up” because I am nothing without my relationship w/Jesus Christ. I’ve also grown into loving/enjoying learning about my body & healthy aging. Replacing BAD habits w/ GOOD habits is a journey in itself. This practice helps me stay present /mindful of many decisions/ thoughts/ actions that impact not only nutrition, but improves self-talk & interactions w/others.
3. 🏋🏼♀️this is my biggest challenge. I still don’t like it. Not one bit. I have some days that it clicks, but it’s a daily struggle. Living “fake it till I make it”… Faking my “identity”. My hope is that some 🏋️♀️version eventually becomes a healthy habit. I’m working on a minimum of 10-minute “🏋🏼♀️snacks” 2-3x per day, 5x per week. Gosh, how I wish someone, ANYONE would have told me in my earlier years that 🏋🏼♀️is the key to fat-loss / maintaining - NOT cardio. I was brainwashed.
4. Healthy Aging - includes mobility, flexibility, balance and agility. While I do stretch every morning plus “stretch snacks”… I want to up this game… I will start to add “sprints” (which is NOW only fast jogging… 😂) and plyometrics (celebrating a 2” vertical jump) 😂. I read to “sprint” is vital as we age…..
5. I have much “work” to do with family relationships. Won’t detail here, but it’s a challenge & my overall health will not flourish without this being acknowledged and improved. Mind, body & spirit are connected. I won’t be fully content until I reconcile this part of my life.
6. Sleep- This is a big one. I’m usually fast asleep by 8:30-9PM. I can’t stay up later…. I love getting up early. I’m good with a 5AM wake up but I want to sleep soundly through the night. Will continue to prioritize this key component to health and well-being…
7. Have fun… lighten up … & give myself permission to be spontaneous. (This is THE HARDEST)!!!!
👇🏻Review since my 1st R231 7/31/23 NSVs/Journey Reflections
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1. ✅HSF: Avg. close to 9k steps per day for 11+ mos. Not bad. It’s no longer a “daily goal” because it’s now a daily healthy habit - #HSF 👏🏻🤩
2. ✅#HSF: 🙆♀️ Daily stretch greatly improving my attitude & confidence.
3. ✅ #HSF 📝 🙏 everyday
4. ✅#HSF: I play 🎾about 4-5x per week.
5. ✅#HSF : Z2 💕avg 60 min/day
6. ✅#HSF : zero to 15g of net carbs/ day
7. ✅Clean P:E 115-130g Protein
8. ✅#HSF Naturally IF 18/6. Eating window=noon to 6PM. (At least 5 days/wk)
9. ✅#HSF 💦80oz daily
10. ✅#HSF Alcohol limited to rare occasions.
11. 7 to 8 hours sleep per night is a goal. Sleep is still inconsistent the last few rounds…
Staying in the present moment is key to mental health and healthy choices.
Rotating 120g 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… !
Todays ⚖️ / Yesterday’s #HSF
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7/15 ⚖️130.8
✅July Level Up! 💯 P = 123g; P:E 1.7:1 🏋️♀️15min 🚶♀️12K. 🛏️💤8hrs.
Sleeping better. Woke up super puffy - no clue. Getting ready to play early 🎾. Looking forward to an active day and lots of 💦.
Let’s all have a dedicated round! #HSF 💪🏻🍀🙏🇺🇸
7/16 DNW
✅July Level Up! 💯 P = 123g; P:E 1.2:1 🚶♀️7K. 🛏️💤5hrs
⚖️🚫 on sleepless nights. Rotten mood usually when I crawl out of bed at 2 AM. Why make it worse? Wanting a positive day with our DGS…. Will peter-out at some point. I’ll fuel my body and drink lots of 💦. Determined.
NSV: yesterday morn I put on a tennis skirt that I had purchased in April that fit well (at the time). Was so loose yesterday I didn’t wear it. In April, I was the same weight I am now…. The ultimate confirmation my body is changing. 💪🏻
7/17 132.0 hmmm…
✅July Level Up! 💯 P = 123g; P:E 1.7:1 🚶♀️10.7K 🛏️💤 7 hrs
Yesterday was an almost perfect day. Stretch, 🎾, plyo, sprints, DGS, soccer, sprints again & 🏋️♀️ with him! All on 4-5 hrs sleep. Wiped out by 4pm. Today won’t be as much activity - will read, journal, 🙏 reflect. Grateful & present.
Scale? 🔄Fluctuating 2 to 3 lbs for a few months now. 🤔Was 129 four days ago… (Is 130 g -140g of protein too much? -will drop to 120ish). And no naughtiness in sight!😎 This happens pretty consistently now… Not sure if this is a fluctuation or a muscle gain? A new me? Such intense workouts…. And inconsistent sleep. I’m still on plan with a loose tennis skirt. #HSF
7/18 DNW
✅July Level Up! 💯 P = 133g; P:E 1:1 🚶♀️3.7K 🛏️💤 3-4 hrs
Up since 2:30. Crud!
Will catch up with y’all tomorrow. Hoping for a fine day. Plenty of 💦. Rain for next five days. 🙁. Inside=🏋️♀️.
PS- I’m reading LOTS of real insights & progress this morning. Will everyone -EVERYONE - please share an NSV tomorrow?!?!!! Just ONE!
Let’s call it:
Day 5: NSV CHALLENGE
@quiltingjaine SEVEN YEARS?!?!!!!!
My goodness! You’re a Goddess!
Thank you from my heart!
@RichardHaw welcome! You and @_JeffreyD_ adding such diversity to our group! Wonderful!
7/19 DNW
✅July Level Up! 💯 P = 120g; P:E 1.2:1 🚶♀️10.7K 🛏️💤 4 hrs
Up @ 3:20. These sleep patterns are starting to bring me down… I must stay on top of my thought process to remain positive and keep going… I will ⚖️tomorrow no matter my sleep patterns.
Very enjoyable & active day yesterday with DH & DGS. 🎾🏋️♀️🏀🏃♀️& napped for an hour. Went out for Mexican food last night with high school girlfriends. We do this every six weeks or so. Opted for Ceviche & one Mezcal on the rocks.
Day5 NSV CHALLENGE: I have two:
1. I can actually go out for Mexican food now without chips and salsa. I chose to Ceviche which is healthy and also chose a zero carb cocktail - a delicious /satisfying evening out and never felt deprived.
2. I now understand and fully embrace that my relationship with food/body/mind/spirit are inseparable -and it will be/is a lifelong journey. There will never be a destination. My NSV is finally, recognizing & accepting that “maintenance” for me (#HSF) is a more intricate & complex push/pull process than the the seemingly linear, one dimensional process of reaching a goal weight. Building healthy habits is hard… And my fresh new habits are yet to be a given… they are laborious. But it’s what I want. And if I really want this new #HSF identity, I must embrace the privilege of pursing these new habits every day.
7/20 ⚖️132.6
✅July Level Up! 💯 P = 130g; P:E 1.4:1 🚶♀️8.7K 🛏️💤 8hrs
Enjoyed 🏋️♀️🏃♀️with DGS yesterday. Plyo too. Great sleep last night. I took one ibuprofenPM because I just had to sleep…
I know that my steps are down this month about 1.5k/day. I want to get them back up to averaging 10k… I usually feel better. Protein g up & calories have averaged about 200 extra per day @ 1400kcals since end of June. 🏋️♀️up. Started plyo. All macros good. …. My Inbody results recommended to gain 2lbs so here I am. But I just can’t tell if it’s fat or muscle, so I keep going… I feel good. We’re talking two pounds.
My brain has not wrapped around the concept yet… of weighing more and simultaneously losing inches!!!! I’m giving me time. I still want to be 130! This is not an easy concept to accept. Quite uncomfortable in this unknown territory. It’s a foreign/strange feeling.
I am this detailed to share this info with my fellow “Nerds” here - because I’m on this train to learn about this body of mine and I know you are too.
Onward!
7/21 ⚖️132.0
✅July Level Up! 💯 P = 143g; P:E 1.9:1 🚶♀️13.5K🏋️♀️20min 🛏️💤 6hrs
By 9AM - 11k steps and 🎾 for 90min. Great start to my day. Too much protein yesterday - forgot to log a protein shake. Way over. Will keep goal to 120g. Also, not enough 💦. Dragging this morn but my day will brighten soon -when the sun comes up!
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