Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 270

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  • Skyleen75
    Skyleen75 Posts: 711 Member
    HW- 242
    LW- 142
    Feb 5th 2024- 200.4

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

    Rnd 268 End Weight 172.0

    8/24- 170.2
    8/25- 172.0
    8/26- 171.6
    8/27- 171.2
    8/28- 171.2
    8/29- 169.8
    8/30- 169.6
    8/31- 170.2 Both DH and I ended up working later so we decided to move the fair to daytime on Sunday. lol fair food might have been better then my pajama party of pizza, ice cream and margaritas!!!!
    Today I’m aiming to get some things done around the house and drink a ton of water.
    First I will do a workout with my hardcore crew and get my day started!
    Exercise is something I do not struggle to get enough of!!! My favorite days have both a morning workout and a late afternoon. I do it all yoga, running, cardio, spin, strength, step, Pilates! I absolutely love working out- the harder the better.
  • SModa61
    SModa61 Posts: 3,098 Member
    Round 270
    August 24 – Sept 2, 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 264 missed
    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
    Round 267 133.6 7/24/24 Harry 11 lb 5 oz Han Solo 12 lb 2 oz
    Round 268 Missed
    Round 269 137.6 8/14/24 Harry 11 lb 5.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1 oz
    Round 270 135.8 8/23/24

    SW: 135.8

    Day/Weight/Comment

    8/24 – 135.2 Very happy surprise. In the past I have often found that a pasta dinner results in an uptick the following day, even if the calories are on target.

    So, as of yesterday, I have a new reason to work on my nutrition and habits. Some of you who were here, may remember that in May 2023 I went to DEXAFit for a scan. Goal was to learn body fat, but it also came back with bone density data. It came back with a score of 1.0. I was quite chuffed (I think that’s the right word) about that, and felt validated in my life choices. Well the bubble popped yesterday. I had the radiology department based screening. After the scan, I showed her the DEXAFit printouts and she looked highly confused. Long story short, the medical community puts me at a -2.0 hip and -1.9 for spine. These are osteopenia numbers. So glad I asked for a verification of my fantastic number, or I would be continuing to coast along not questioning my habits. It is making it clear that not all calories are created equal, even if you can lose weight while eating them (cough…Ben and Jerry’s….cough). So I am going to be wrapping my head around focusing on nutrition, and maybe as a consequence I don’t cut my calories quite as hard while trying to trim weight. I need to think about my daytime food choices, and I need to get me exercise back in place. I am looking into grabbing a weighted walking vest to make my walks (that I need to get back to) more of a weight bearing exercise. I am so glad that the scan was supposedly “free”. I will see if that is true. But according to the billing department, everyone is allowed an annual free done density screening. Now, that I am “diagnosed” with a condition, it would ironically not be a screening, and I believe that going forward it will not be free. Anyone else addressing this issue as well?

    DS is beginning to look at wedding venues, so I do also want to look good in a dress. They are looking at fall 2025, so I have a year.

    8/25 – 135.8 Back to the starting number. I did eat thoughtfully and estimated tracking implies that I was under on calories, but who really knows when you are guessing provided food. I WENT FOR A WALK yesterday. Yes, I meant to write it in caps. Were any of you with me in the UAC challenge? (@UTmom81 were you with me?) Anyhow, I was doing it and this group simultaneously at one point in time. There was an aspect from that challenge that I am going to try incorporating, and that is 20 minutes of INTENTIONAL exercise OF ANY SORT each day. I remember from back then, 20 minutes was possible, even if I have to break it up into two 10 minutes to work it into my day. I am going to try working on the quality of my food choices, not just the overall calories. I need to stop yo-yoing.

    Tonight, we are having neighbors over and I need to put something out. Been trying to come up with a nice offering, that will not have dangerous leftovers, and might have some healthful aspect. I have decided on Macarons (purportedly Target’s frozen macarons are great), with fresh grapes, and chocolate covered almonds. There will also be wine, coffee and espresso.

    8/26 – 135.8 Well, I’m willing to accept the number. Our neighbor visit was nice but odd. We planned the visit over a week in advance and set the time for 7 pm. They come, we are having engaging conversation and at 8 pm I see the husband looking at his watch. They “need to be home by 8:15 because their daughter is going to call”. Sometimes I just don’t understand people. Anyhow, I ended up finding a way to binge after they left.

    On my intentional exercise, I missed yesterday (can come up with my excuses), so my plan today is to do two separate intentional exercise sessions to compensate. Not perfect solution, but I am accepting it.

    8/27 – 136.2 I exercised yesterday and ate on point, and was nicely under. So there are a couple of possible explanations 1) fluid retention as I HURT ALL OVER 2) meal retention as I appear to be rather bound up this morning (including cheese in my diet now). I willing continue to plan and track for my diary. Trying to decide what “intentional” exercise I want to do today. I think yesterday’s very easy yoga is the cause of my pain. How embarrassing, but also enlightening. This makes it even more clear that I need to not on exercise, but return to more varied activities. I should not be hurting like this.

    8/28 – 135.4 Long day yesterday. Missed my intentional exercise, so you can see I am struggling on this step. But will keep at it. My change in eating is certainly causes changes in my digestive tract as well. I am thinking maybe this is a good time to add the magnesium glycinate to my diet that I have been wanting to try. There are a number of supplements I keep planning to add, but don’t.

    8/29 – 135.6 Numbers were good, got in my intentional exercise, starting adding a couple supplements (adding slowly to assess) including the magnesium glycinate. Don’t like the scale this morning, but I need to have the number on the scale be only a component of how I assess my health. Today, I woke early, 5 AM. Made use of it and got myself out the door at 6 AM. Did a 4.3 mile walk. Noted how my stamina has changed by my inactivity over the summer. I could not keep up my old pace for the entire walk, but I know I will get it back.

    8/30 – 136.2 disappointed. Walked over an hour yesterday. Preplanned by food for the day and stuck to it. Numbers were good. Need to keep moving forward and trust the process. I AM making healthier choices so that is a win.

    8/31 – 135.4 Cripey. Under on calories, no “intentional” exercise but drove to parents second home to continue to clear it out. I think this was truck load #17. I must have done 30 flights of stairs, plus 6 more when I got home and walked the cats (in Maine we are on 7th floor of condo building). And based on my digestive system kicking back in, I thought it would be better. Still hoping for the 135.0 by the last day.

    9/1
    9/2

    Intentional exercise:
    8/24 – 30 min walk using 130 – 140 BPM
    8/25 – missed (2 different following day)
    8/26 - 30 min slow flow yoga Apple TV+, will do a second something later in the day :)
    40 min walking using 130 – 140 BPM
    8/27 – missed
    8/28 – 30 min walk using 130 – 140 BPM
    8/29 – 68 min walk using mixed paces – started usual then cut back
    8/30 – none, but cleared out second floor of M&D’s condo
  • AR10at50
    AR10at50 Posts: 1,650 Member
    F, 59, 5’5
    SW-187 Sep. 2014
    UGW-150, then 140
    RGW-165 Thank you @quiltingjaine !!!🌸

    8/26-168
    8/27-167
    8/28-166
    8/29-165
    8/30-165
    8/31-165-Off to the quilt guild’s storage unit this morning while it’s cool, it needs some organizing. Hoping for a pleasant weekend. Made my RGW but have three days left to do what I can.
    9/1
    9/2
    9/3
  • quiltingjaine
    quiltingjaine Posts: 6,261 Member
    refactored wrote: »
    This hummingbird behaviour of mine can apply to anything that can easily be grabbed and eaten immediately. I am not sure what to do about it./quote]

    When I intentionally make larger dishes, I freeze half (or more) because there are only 2 of us. For example, I don’t want to eat lasagna or anything 4 days or more in a row even if it is my keto recipe. DH loves tacos so I DO make a big batch of that seasoned meat which he’s happy to eat several days in a row and, while I do like it, I don’t feel compelled to eat it. It makes IF easier for me.
  • quiltingjaine
    quiltingjaine Posts: 6,261 Member
    0 Days

    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 266 134.0
    Rnd 267 132.5
    Rnd 268 132.0
    Rnd 269 132.5 AW 133.0
    We 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 270 133.0
    8/24 134.0 After carefully logging what I intended to eat yesterday at a Mongolian grill we ended up at friends’ favorite-Golden Corral because Genghis Grill was “closed for repairs.” 🤦‍♀️ I had fasted since dinner the night before or this could have been worse!
    8/25 133.0 Great Greek today. Will get a skewer and skip the salad. I have more nutritious vegetables at home.
    8/26 133.0 My carbs were high yesterday due to 3 RS SF candies - according to the package, 3 have 27 grams of TOTAL carbs and I have my daily limit set to 25! Read before you eat!!!!
    8/27 131.5 I stopped at the endocrinologist’s and got my first Prolia shot on the way to my Art Quilts, etc meeting. I really enjoyed the meeting - or the first time in months. I ate leftover steak and Brussels sprouts for OMAD when I got home at 2 (DH had gone to breakfast with friends so I didn’t make dinner)
    8/28 131.5 Yesterday left over steak and broccoli florets. DH was stressed after his meeting and wanted In-n-Out. I didn’t give in and just drank Diet Coke while he ate. He would like Chinese which we haven’t had in a long time. Fortunately it’s early enough in my “food day” that I can TRY to adjust. Will likely be up tomorrow because of Chinese. It’ll be okay, Jaine. 👍👍👍👍👍
    8/29 133.0 The high carb effect as expected.
    8/30 132.5 Yesterday was a good day. I even feel like going to the gym.
    9/1 133.5 Unplanned Asian lunch with neighbor yesterday- ate spring roll, half of Kung Pao chicken, no rice or noodles.Too much corn starch & Corn in egg drop soup?Definitely should not do Asian twice in a week and now leftover! Now Into the freezer.
  • quiltingjaine
    quiltingjaine Posts: 6,261 Member
    ROUND 271 is posted!

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10922840/just-give-me-10-days-round-271#latest
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,154 Member
    Round 270

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    MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 64 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.

    ROUND 227 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
    R269 EW= 190.0
    R270 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) = -0.8 LOST (Ending Weight 188.6)

    R267 (07/25/24 thru 08/03/24) = -0.2 LOST (Ending Weight 188.4)

    R268 (08/04/24 thru 08/13/24) = -2.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 190.6)

    R269 (08/14/24 thru 08/23/24) = -0.6 LOST (Ending Weight 190.0)

    R270 (08/24/24 thru 09/02/24) = -xxxxx (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
    08/23 …..190.0….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND

    08/24 -DNW- (Trend weight -DNW-)

    08/25 -DNW- (Trend weight -DNW-)

    08/26 -192.0- (Trend weight -190.8-)

    08/27 -191.0- (Trend weight -190.8-)

    08/28 -189.8- (Trend weight-190.7-

    08/29 -190.2- (Trend weight-190.7-)

    08/30 -DNW- (Trend weight-DNW-) No weigh Friday. I fixed a nice “normal” (includes more carbs) style dinner last night for myself, DS, DD and DGS. It included some extra carbs in the form of a starchier veggie and a side of pasta as the DGS and autistic DS will both eat that. I also had some caramel corn later out of my daughter’s mobile stash. A new product from an Amish store and my curiosity got the best of me! My own choice and my own fault. I hope to have a good day today so that my weight tomorrow will not be so affected. However, it is a holiday weekend and there are some plans in place. Stay safe everyone!

    08/31 -DNW- (Trend weight-DNW-) I was disrupted and woke up earlier than I wanted to roll out of my bed (still in the living room) this morning by DD and DGS. Didn’t get the weigh-in done which is in my mudroom since my bathroom is down as part of the reno. I’m likely going out of town today to get my oil changed since I’m nearly 7000 miles over limit and it’s being used to haul trailers full of very heavy wood and supplies. I haven’t had a free day to do it lately. Dinner will most likely be out so I may just skip weight tomorrow too and weigh in on final day of challenge. This whole round seems to have been turned upside down and then tipped on its ear. I’m hoping, after today, to make the rest of this holiday weekend be less about food and more about rest. We shall see how it all pans out.

    09/01 -xxxxx- (Trend weight-xxxxx-)

    09/02 -xxxxx- (Trend weight-xxxxx-)

    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
  • SheilaBoneham
    SheilaBoneham Posts: 3,223 Member
    quiltingjaine wrote: »

    @SheilaBoneham I will also add that I have never seen an app that figures out how many calories I need that seems close to what I can eat (with the exception of the Asian buffet the other day.) 😁

    @quiltingjaine MFP is definitely off in the numbers it gives me—always too high. I find that SailRabbit BMR, TDEE, BMI calculator is quite accurate for me if I use the Mifflin St Jouer and revised Harris-Benedict options together.

  • refactored
    refactored Posts: 455 Member
    @quiltingjaine Thanks for the suggestion of freezing the leftovers. I left it in the fridge hoping the teens would eat it. Next time I will throw it in the freezer and tell them I put it in there for them to eat.
  • refactored
    refactored Posts: 455 Member
    HSW: 211.6 lbs (Aug 2021)
    SW: 166.7 lbs (Aug 2024)

    Results from previous challenges ...
    Round 208: 175.5 lbs (-0.5)
    Round 210: 173.7 lbs (-1.8)
    Round 211: 173.2 lbs (-0.5)
    Round 212: 172.0 lbs (-1.2)
    Round 213: 167.6 lbs (-4.4)
    Round 214: 167.1 lbs (-0.5)
    Round 215: 165.3 lbs (-1.8)
    Round 216: 165.1 lbs (-0.2)
    Round 217: 163.1 lbs (-2.0)
    Round 218: DNW
    Round 219: DNW
    Round 220: DNW
    Round 221: 163.4 lbs (+0.3)
    Round 222: DNW
    Round 223: DNW
    Round 224: 164.0 lbs (+0.6)
    Round 225: 162.5 lbs (-1.5)
    Round 226: 161.4 lbs (-1.1)
    Round 227: 159.0 lbs (-2.4)
    Round 228: 157.2 lbs (-1.8)
    Round 229: 156.5 lbs (-0.7)
    Round 230: 157.6 lbs (+1.1)
    Round 231 - 236 : DNW
    Round 237: 159.1 lbs (+1.5)
    Round 238: 158.5 lbs (-0.6)
    Round 239 - 246 : DNW
    Round 247: 164.7 lbs (+6.2)
    Round 248: 162.9 lbs (-1.8)
    Round 249: 163.6 lbs (+0.7)
    Round 250: 161.8 lbs (-1.8)
    Round 251: 162.2 lbs (+0.4)
    Round 252: 160.8 lbs (-1.2)
    Round 253: 162.7 lbs (+1.9)
    Round 254 - 268: DNW
    Round 269: 164.5 lbs (-2.2)

    SW Rnd 270: 164.5 lbs

    8/24: 167.6 lbs
    I ate all the things yesterday. I think I restricted too much when I restarted last round which led to a massive binge. I am disappointed but at least I came back here to hold myself accountable. I was hoping to avoid calorie counting but I think I will start it up again.

    8/25: 165.8 lbs
    Back on track today. I ate on budget and exercised.

    8/26: 165.8 lbs
    It was a hungry day for me so I ate back all my exercise calories.

    8/27: 165.1 lbs
    I ate within budget but didn't exercise.

    8/28: 164.5 lbs
    Back to where I started this round. I ate within budget and exercised at moderate intensity for a total of 2 hours over the day.

    8/29: 164.2 lbs
    I exercised for around 1.5 hours over the day. I ended up eating back all my exercise calories though because I didn't want to end up too hungry afterwards.

    8/30: 164.7 lbs
    I planned out my eating and exercised. Unfortunately there was left over curry in the fridge. I fluttered around the fridge like a hummingbird eating spoonfuls of said curry throughout the day.
    This hummingbird behaviour of mine can apply to anything that can easily be grabbed and eaten immediately. I am not sure what to do about it.

    9/1: 164.9 lbs
    Went out for lunch. I skipped breakfast to try to balance my calorie budget but I think I may have underestimated the calories in the meal.

    9/2
    9/3
  • musicsax
    musicsax Posts: 4,604 Member
    🎷 66 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 270 (my 200th). So grateful as always @Quiltingjaine for another round.

    Not proud of my past record of continual cycle of good few days followed by days of binge and scrambling to recover, last round was much improved since I’ve realised I must respect my body to continue to live healthily. I am trying to overcome this, fingers crossed I’ll manage it this time. There is just 3 weeks to my holiday, a pound a week would make me very close to where I want to be, so that is my goal for the next 3 weeks. I’ve done it before, I CAN do it again if I remain strong.
    Goals for this round;
    • First and foremost, no feeding frenzies
    • 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.

    Updated 20.08.24 – I met up with DB, first time after his DP passed away at the way too early age of 46. DB lives a long way from us, we see him very infrequently & is very introvert, so not a sharer of info 😞. However, he finally opened up to me, it seems that his DPs bad health leading to heart failure followed by kidney, liver failure & then a massive stroke, was originally caused by heavy drinking. By the time he realised he was abusing his body and went teetotal, the damage was too late to reverse. He was on the list for a heart transplant, but his other organs gave up before one became available.
    This has made me think about how I am abusing my body when I have binges with way too much sugar, fat & salt. I know I am a food addict. I'm going to try to think about this when I am tempted to over indulge, I need to start respecting my body more and think about whether I want to be in the best health I can be. My body has served me so well for 66 years, it deserves to be given the best chance to keep serving me well & I've been really lucky that life has not dealt me a raw health deal, so jeopardize that luck.

    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 (gain of 0.6 pound) round weigh in 2 days early due to weekend away 05-14.07.24
    End of round 266 – 139.4 (loss of 0.4 pound) 15-24.07.24
    End of round 267 - DNW - Transplant Games 25.07.24 - 03.08.24
    End of round 268 – 140.2 (trend 140.7) 04-13.08.24
    End of round 269 – 139.8 (trend 140.7) 14.08.24 to 23.08.24
    ***
    SW Rnd 270
    8/24 DNW- no structured walking yesterday due to travelling.
    8/25 DNW - no walking, persistent & heavy rain all day 😢🌨️🌧️.
    8/26 DNW – 11.2 miles walked, travelling back home today.
    8/27 140 – (trend 140.3) – no structured walking.
    8/28 141 – (trend 140.4) – 6.12 miles walked, lunch out with DSs.
    8/29 142 – (trend 140.5) 8.57 miles walked.
    8/30 143.7 – (trend 141) – Don’t ask ! I know what I’ve got to do or rather not do, just need to not do it!
    8/31 142.4 – (trend 141.4) – better. 9 miles walked.

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    9/1 141.4 – (trend 141.2) 5.4 miles walked. Dare I hope/aim to get back to round starting weight (or rather first weigh in this round)?
    9/2
    9/3

    👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!!! 👍👍.
  • Skyleen75
    Skyleen75 Posts: 711 Member
    HW- 242
    LW- 142
    Feb 5th 2024- 200.4

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

    Rnd 268 End Weight 172.0

    8/24- 170.2
    8/25- 172.0
    8/26- 171.6
    8/27- 171.2
    8/28- 171.2
    8/29- 169.8
    8/30- 169.6
    8/31- 170.2
    9/01- 171.0 I got a lot done with my day yesterday with a very easy breezy attitude. I just kind of bounced around both inside and outside tackling whatever task that was in front of me. I guess that only works when there are a million things that need to be done!
    We had an early dinner out. I chose the restaurant because I love their wedge salad. It’s very decadent and did not disappoint.
    Of course I had an over the top dessert cocktail that was just booze and heavy cream! Worth every bite and sip.
    Getting ready for my Sunday Funday workout with my ladies!
  • _JeffreyD_
    _JeffreyD_ Posts: 2,022 Member
    Planning to jump back in next round. Travel really messes me up. But I love it. Carbs mess me up too. I confess I have not stayed current with your posts this round, other than to skim for @judefit1 Italy photos. I am embarking on my own tour of the boot before round 271 ends. Let's see if I can do some damage before that.
  • _JeffreyD_
    _JeffreyD_ Posts: 2,022 Member
    @quiltingjaine , I need a reorientation! Some (like me) have this round ending on the second. Some on the third. Round 271 upcoming skips the third. (I may have a mistake on my spreadsheet.)
  • SheilaBoneham
    SheilaBoneham Posts: 3,223 Member

    🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌

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

    2024 Rounds
    R146 01/06/24: end weight 191.4 😊
    R147 01/16/24: end weight 192.8 ☹️
    R148 01/16/24: end weight 191.6 (-1.2) 😊
    R149 02/05/24: end weight 193 (+1.4) ☹️
    R150 02/15/24: end weight 194.6 (+1.6) ☹️
    R150 02/15/24: end weight 194.6 (+1.6) ☹️
    R151 02/25/24: end weight 194.2 (-.2) 😊
    R152 03/06/24: end weight 194.4 (+.2) 🙂
    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
    R166 07/24/24: end weight 198
    R167 08/03/24: end weight 197.2
    R168 08/13/24: end weight 197.6
    R169 08/23/24: end weight 196.8/197.6

    End-of-2024 Goal—weight 170.

    Day. Weight/Trend.—Prev day calories. Comments.

    8/24 - 197.2/197.4.—1173.
    I’ve decided to post my trend weight as well as daily, since it’s more accurate in the grand scheme. I’m also posting my previous day’s calories to up the accountability, and I’m aiming for anywhere from 1100 to 1400 most days. We’ll see.
    On a different topic…after years of having strong but unpolished nails, I got talked into a mani/pedi with a friend. I got gel polish on my fingernails, and went back twice more, so basically about two months of gel polish with 3 removals. The third time I wanted to see if there was any damage to my nails, so just had the gel removed and regular clear polish put on. It had a rough texture, and two nails broke/peeled, one into the quick, so I removed the polish at home and was shocked. Every single nail was peeling and/or tearing. So I increased my intake of collagen from half to full recommended dose to try to help my nails recover. A couple days later I started to feel bloated, like I had a cannonball in my gut. The only thing I could think of was the collagen, so I stopped it. I feel a bit better, but still not quite right digestively. Has anyone else had issues with collagen? I’ll try the half dose again once I feel normal again, but just curious. (Don’t get me started on warnings that should be required with nail treatments!)

    8/25 - 199/197.8 — 1723
    I went way overboard yesterday. Last night, really. I added about 600 calories snacking late. I’m don’t know whether I’m eating because I’m depressed, or depressed because I’m eating, but either way, I’m depressed and eating too much. I’m going to try to get a handle on some of this with some activity—clearing out my hobby closet specifically today, getting rid of things I no longer use. First I’m going to do some garden work before it gets too hot. Maybe cleaning up a few things will help my attitude.

    8/26 - 196.8/197.5 — 1247
    I did better yesterday. No nighttime snack.
    @quiltingjaine I can’t imagine weekly manis, either! I did them at 2.5-3 week intervals. I mis-typed when I said a month—meant two months-ish. 😊

    8/27 - 197.4/197.5 — 1235
    I’ll never understand how weight can increase after two days of low calories, but there we are. Like many of you, we’re under a heat warning today, so I’m going to go walk around one of the big box stores for half an hour or so.

    8/28 - 197.8/197.6 —1345
    This is so frustrating. The past 4 out of 5 days my calories have been below 1400, and the other day I was below supposed maintenance. According to MFP and Sailrabbit, I should lose half a pound per week at ~1450 calories, and I have in the past. I’m on the edge of giving up entirely.

    8/29 - 197.2/197.5 — 1550
    More weird numbers. Oh well. On other fronts…I mentioned here a while ago that I had tossed many years worth of journals as well as a pile of unfinished, languishing manuscripts and notes, and felt “lighter.” Yesterday I moved to the next phase of dumping things…I used to paint (mostly watercolors) but haven’t touched my paints in 4 years and have no urge to do so. All the supplies have been taking up considerable space in my closet. I finally took the plunge—tossed some, donated some to local art teacher, and consolidated and relocated the few things I kept to a shelf in the garage, with a “if not used by, toss” tag. It wasn’t as difficult as I’d expected once I got going, I opened up some nice space (which I’ll fill with yarn!), and I feel better about that closet. There are some other things stashed on high shelves that I need to deal with as well (mainly art work I’ll never hang), so maybe today I’ll start on those. The other “mess” is clothes that fit thinner me 6 years ago, but not current me. There’s a label on them—toss if they don’t fit by 2022 😕— but there they sit and I can’t decide. I guess I could go through them again and cull some. Every time I open the closet I feel like they’re taunting me, so maybe I should donate most and buy new if I ever do get the weight off. Thoughts?

    8/30 - 196.8/197.2 — 1352
    Ok, a little movement. Yesterday I had a substantial breakfast (my fresher, healthier ham, egg & cheese muffin) and just half an apple for lunch, and I felt satisfied until dinner. I’m going to try better breakfasts and tiny lunches for a while rather than the other way around.

    8/31 - 196.8/197.1 - 1251
    Ever since I posted Thurs about clothes that don’t fit, I can’t stop thinking about them on my closet shelf, so today’s the day for some ruthless culling. I don’t know why it’s so hard to let go of things—I can’t recall ever regretting getting rid of things I’m not using. The anticipation is much worse than the aftermath. I’ll try to make Marie Kondo proud. 🤣

    9/01 - 197.8/197.2 - 1861
    Ooops. Pizza yesterday. Too much. But it was good! Back on track today.

    9/02 -
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  • quiltingjaine
    quiltingjaine Posts: 6,261 Member
    edited September 1
    _JeffreyD_ wrote: »
    @quiltingjaine , I need a reorientation! Some (like me) have this round ending on the second. Some on the third. Round 271 upcoming skips the third. (I may have a mistake on my spreadsheet.)

    OOPS! I realized about 30 minutes ago that I had skipped August 31! The last day of this round should be tomorrow, 9/2 Round 271 starts on 9/3. I believe the days I posted for Round 271 are correct.

    I REALLY am not a morning person!
  • quiltingjaine
    quiltingjaine Posts: 6,261 Member

    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 266 134.0
    Rnd 267 132.5
    Rnd 268 132.0
    Rnd 269 132.5 AW 133.0
    We 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 270 133.0
    8/24 134.0 After carefully logging what I intended to eat yesterday at a Mongolian grill we ended up at friends’ favorite-Golden Corral because Genghis Grill was “closed for repairs.” 🤦‍♀️ I had fasted since dinner the night before or this could have been worse!
    8/25 133.0 Great Greek today. Will get a skewer and skip the salad. I have more nutritious vegetables at home.
    8/26 133.0 My carbs were high yesterday due to 3 RS SF candies - according to the package, 3 have 27 grams of TOTAL carbs and I have my daily limit set to 25! Read before you eat!!!!
    8/27 131.5 I stopped at the endocrinologist’s and got my first Prolia shot on the way to my Art Quilts, etc meeting. I really enjoyed the meeting - or the first time in months. I ate leftover steak and Brussels sprouts for OMAD when I got home at 2 (DH had gone to breakfast with friends so I didn’t make dinner)
    8/28 131.5 Yesterday left over steak and broccoli florets. DH was stressed after his meeting and wanted In-n-Out. I didn’t give in and just drank Diet Coke while he ate. He would like Chinese which we haven’t had in a long time. Fortunately it’s early enough in my “food day” that I can TRY to adjust. Will likely be up tomorrow because of Chinese. It’ll be okay, Jaine. 👍👍👍👍👍
    8/29 133.0 The high carb effect as expected.
    8/30 132.5 Yesterday was a good day. I even feel like going to the gym.
    8/31 133.5 Unplanned Asian lunch with neighbor yesterday- ate spring roll, half of Kung Pao chicken, no rice or noodles.
    9/1 133.0. I feel as if I have done nothing but eat out this week. I feel miserable and don’t even want to go to Great Greek today. I see I messed up the dates for August, ignoring the 31st. My apologies.
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,154 Member
    Round 270

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    MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 64 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.

    ROUND 227 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
    R269 EW= 190.0
    R270 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) = -0.8 LOST (Ending Weight 188.6)

    R267 (07/25/24 thru 08/03/24) = -0.2 LOST (Ending Weight 188.4)

    R268 (08/04/24 thru 08/13/24) = -2.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 190.6)

    R269 (08/14/24 thru 08/23/24) = -0.6 LOST (Ending Weight 190.0)

    R270 (08/24/24 thru 09/02/24) = -xxxxx (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
    08/23 …..190.0….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND

    08/24
    08/25

    08/26 -192.0- (Trend weight -190.8-)

    08/27 -191.0- (Trend weight -190.8-)

    08/28 -189.8- (Trend weight-190.7-

    08/29 -190.2- (Trend weight-190.7-)

    08/30

    08/31 I was disrupted and woke up earlier than I wanted to roll out of my bed (still in the living room) this morning by DD and DGS. Didn’t get the weigh-in done which is in my mudroom since my bathroom is down as part of the reno. I’m likely going out of town today to get my oil changed since I’m nearly 7000 miles over limit and it’s being used to haul trailers full of very heavy wood and supplies. I haven’t had a free day to do it lately. Dinner will most likely be out so I may just skip weight tomorrow too and weigh in on final day of challenge. This whole round seems to have been turned upside down and then tipped on its ear. I’m hoping, after today, to make the rest of this holiday weekend be less about food and more about rest. We shall see how it all pans out.

    09/01 I got my grocery shopping done out of town and eliminated some of the “approved” snacks that were just too tempting. Will there be more eliminated later? Maybe, but it’s a start. I hate how much harder it is to breathe and also maneuver steps into the house with the grocery bags when these extra pounds are on. Incentive!

    09/02 -xxxxx- (Trend weight-xxxxx-)

    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
  • Jensmakingprogress
    Jensmakingprogress Posts: 229 Member
    RND 268 SW 208.2 EW 203.8
    RND 269 SW 203.8 EW 204.2
    RND 270 SW 204.2 EW TBD

    Goals:
    ⚖️Weekly weigh-in rather than daily (Wednesday)
    🔥Daily accountability for macros and active calorie burn
    💧Get back to drinking 80-100oz of water


    This round (and maybe going forward) daily posts will journal whether I’m meeting my goals. Will only add weight on Wednesday. Comments will be for day before.

    8/24 Didn’t drink enough water yesterday, missed active calorie burn, did well with macros until unplanned trip to the movies with popcorn,twizzlers, and ice cream.

    8/25 💧🔥 Hit my water and macros yesterday. Thanks to a late night quick workout I made my active calorie burn goal as well.

    8/26 💧🔥Had a busy day with brunch with my family, yard work, and getting ready for the week. Hit all my goals.

    8/27 💧🔥 Another late night and I managed to avoid snacking. Did a million loads of laundry, too. All in all, a good day.

    8/28 204.4 🔥 Didn’t keep track of water yesterday, which is pretty much a given that I didn’t meet that goal. Work was busy. I think maybe I need to set alarms when I’m busy to remind myself to get up and move, drink water, etc.

    8/29 🔥💧 I met my active calorie burn goal, but just barely. Didn’t get many steps in due to working at the office and the heat. It’s been so hard to get out and walk with 100+ degree temperatures. Just going to keep on keeping on. Also didn’t sleep well last night. Hoping to catch up tonight.

    8/30 💧🔥 Not sleeping and it’s a struggle.

    8/31 💧🔥 Got a new water mug and drank 120 oz of water. Met my active calorie goal, too. Made some not-so-great food choices and didn’t get sleep again. I can feel the bloat. The scales not going to be my friend, so I’m glad I’m only focusing on weighing once a week. For now, I’m just trying to stay consistent with everything else.

    9/1 💧🔥 Finally got some decent sleep last night. Feeling better this morning. Now to get more consistent with my sleep schedule. Why is this the hardest part?

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