100 day Challenge July 19 – October 26.24

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  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,827 Member
    @ptitejeanne

    Nice drop!!
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 11,930 Member
    100 Days of Weighing In #20 ^^^^^ July 19th through October 26th, 2024

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    “We will encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” ~Maya Angelou

    My Name is Donna, Age 64. I am 5’5” tall & I live in Northern Michigan USA
    Starting Weight from End of Last Challenge: : 188.6
    Goal This Round: 176.6
    Challenge Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx
    Total Lost/Gained this challenge: xxxxx

    Previous Round Tallys & Thoughts:

    Round #1 --- 199,8
    Round #2 --- 186.8
    Round #3 --- 195.6
    Round #4 --- 211.0
    Round #5 --- 211.3
    Round #6 --- 205.4
    Round #7 --- 207.6
    Round #8 --- 195.2
    Round #9 --- 185.2
    Round #10—195.2
    Round #11---200.8
    Round #12---200.4
    Round #13---196.2
    Round #14---191.2
    Round #15---194.0
    Round #16---188.0
    Round #17---183.8
    Round #18---182.2
    Round #19---188.6
    Round #20---


    Thoughts at the beginning of this challenge:

    Last round I had my normal goal of a 12 pound loss which is approximately 4 lbs per month. That comes to about 90 days leaving the other 10 open for special holidays and social occasions. In theory, it’s a good plan. In practice it is a Mountain to Crawl, uphill, both ways. However, each 100 day round I am extremely grateful for any progress I CAN make, no matter how big or small. Sadly, I gained a little over 6 pounds last round. I hope to turn all that back around this round. After all, here in Northern Michigan I wait a very long time each year to finally get to good weather and more outside activity. I really want to capitalize on the good weather in the summer months and increase activity and drop pounds. I’m failing miserably with this so far in 2024. Time to maximize the rest of summer and early fall with challenge #20 and make the magic happen! I am so very grateful for all the support from all of you that I get on a daily basis. Working on my health has become my #1 priority. My main goals are to maintain my remission by staying cancer free and to keep my diabetes in control. Losing weight is key to both goals.



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

    PREVIOUS WEEKS THIS CHALLENGE:

    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.

    Day 01-07/19-188.0-(Trend weight 188.7)

    Day 02-07/20-186.2-(Trend weight 188.4)

    Day 03-07/21-188.0-(Trend weight 188.5)

    Day 04-07/22-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 05-07/23-188.2-(Trend weight 188.8)

    Day 06-07/24-188.6-(Trend weight 188.9)

    Day 07-07/25-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)


    WEEK 1 LOSS OR GAIN: ?????[ /b]
    Week 1 Ending Weight: ?????
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: ?????




    Day 08-07/26-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 09-07/27-189.4-(Trend weight 189.2)

    Day 10-07/28-189.2-(Trend weight 189.5)

    Day 11-07/29-189.4-(Trend weight 189.7)

    Day 12-07/30-189.8-(Trend weight 190.0)

    Day 13-07/31-188.4-(Trend weight 190.3)

    Day 14-08/01-188.6-(Trend weight 190.2)


    WEEK 2 LOSS OR GAIN: Broke Even
    Week 2 Ending Weight: 188.6
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0 Lost or Gained.



    Day 15-08/02- DNW -(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 16-08/03-188.4-(Trend weight 189.9)

    Day 17-08/04-189.2-(Trend weight 189.8)

    Day 18-08/05-188.2-(Trend weight 189.6)

    Day 19-08/06-189.2-(Trend weight 189.6)

    Day 20-08/07-188.2-(Trend weight 189.5)

    Day 21-08/08-188.8-(Trend weight 189.4)

    WEEK 3 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.2 Gain
    Week 3 Ending Weight: 188.8
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0.2 Gain



    Day 22-08/09-190.2-(Trend weight 189.4)

    Day 23-08/10-190.2-(Trend weight 189.4)

    Day 24-08/11-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 25-08/12-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 26-08/13-190.6-(Trend weight 189.8)

    Day 27-08/14-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 28-08/15-190.8-(Trend weight 190.3)


    WEEK 4 LOSS OR GAIN: 2.0 Gained
    Week 4 Ending Weight: 190.8
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 2.2 Gained

    Day 29-08/16-191.4-(Trend weight 190.7)

    Day 30-08/17- DNW -(Trend weight DNW )

    Day 31-08/18- DNW -(Trend weight DNW

    Day 32-08/19-192.2-(Trend weight 191.1)

    Day 33-08/20- 189.4 -(Trend weight 190.9 )

    Day 34-08/21-187.0-(Trend weight 190.5)

    Day 35-08/22-189.8-(Trend weight 190.5)

    WEEK 5 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.0 lb Lost
    Week 5 Ending Weight: 189.8
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.2 lb Gained




    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


    Day 36-08/23-190.0-(Trend weight 190.4)

    Day 37-08/24-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 38-08/25-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 39-08/26-192.0-(Trend weight 190.8)

    Day 40-08/27-191.0-(Trend weight 190.8)

    Day 41-08/28-189.8-(Trend weight 190.7)

    Day 42-08/29-190.2-(Trend weight 190.7)


    WEEK 6 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.4 Gain
    Week 6 Ending Weight: 190.2
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.6 Gained


    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.

    Day 43-08/30- DNW

    Day 44-08/31-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 45- 09/01 DNW

    Day 46-09/02-192.4-(Trend weight 191.5)

    Day 47-09/03-192.0-(Trend weight 191.6)

    Day 48-09/04-190.8-(Trend weight 191.5) I woke up STARVING today. Likely due to the drop on the scale. I’ll have to plan my food carefully today . I have a haircut today at the local salon then the roofing supplies are being delivered today by a home improvement truck. And my Qty 65 Fourteen foot treated 2 x 6 boards may arrive at the Amish lumber yard today for me to begin picking up as it will take several trips due to the weight. If they don’t come in today then it will be next week due to holiday delays. So it will be a busy busy day. I hope all this will help keep my mind off food. My dinner will be key since I will need to avoid so many night time snacks when the day winds down and there is more time to eat. It’s a plan. Wow, almost half way through the challenge already and all I’ve EXCELLED at is gaining weight! The second half needs to be different, VERY different.

    Day 49-09/05-190.8-(Trend weight 191.4) Weight the same as yesterday, trend weight down a notch. After my haircut I did end up eating off a food truck because I was Starving and I could feel my glucose dropping. It was beef-a-roo truck. I had 3 small chicken strips and some fries where each French fry was so tiny I had to use my bifocals to see them. The food was bland, simplistic and pretty awful. I won’t be doing THAT again! Glad to see my weight sustained and I sincerely hope it don’t rear its ugly head in the days coming. I did tip-toe around food last night for dinner because of it and made some definite adjustments. This is really all about lifestyle changes and I’m glad I was able to make adjustments to my dinner and snack schedule to accommodate without too much trouble. Baby steps getting back in the saddle again.


    WEEK 7 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.6 Gain
    Week 7 Ending Weight: 190.8
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 2.2 Gained


    Future Weeks to Come

    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


    Day 50-09/06-xxxxx-(Trend weight xxxxx)

    Halfway Progress Report: …..Pounds Lost so Far:

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    Week 8 Ending Weight: xxxxx
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: xxxxx




    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


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    WEEK 9 LOSS OR GAIN: xxxxx
    Week 9 Ending Weight: xxxxx
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: xxxxx




    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


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    WEEK 10 LOSS OR GAIN: xxxxx
    Week 10 Ending Weight: xxxxx
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: xxxxx




    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


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    Week 11 Ending Weight: xxxxx
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    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


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    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


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    Week 13 Ending Weight: xxxxx
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    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


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    WEEK 14 LOSS OR GAIN: xxxxx (9 days)
    Week 14 Ending Weight: xxxxx
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  • DarinGettingFitNow
    DarinGettingFitNow Posts: 424 Member
    Hi, Folks! My name is Darin, and this is my 3rd 100 days challenge (non-consecutive). I do better when I am obligated to post daily – it really makes a difference for me – and I love the community aspect. I’m looking forward to another great 100d!

    Starting Weight: 159.2
    Day 01--07/19 – 159.2 My company was affected by the Crowdstrike problem. I spent all day on hold with IT. My computer is finally working, but it’s after an entire wasted day. Note to self: next time there’s a system-wide failure, just leave the computer and do something fun instead. It wasn’t worth hanging around my work computer, looking at messages come in. I could have had a nice day of paint-by-numbers! Well, that’s my weekend.
    Day 02—07/20 – 158.6 Happy Weekend! I hope y’all are doing well. I’m so glad to have some time to relax and putter around the house. Also in charge of dinner for tonight, so will try to come up with something satisfying but healthy.
    Day 03—07/21 –159.6 mixed results for last night. I made a kung pao chicken noodle dish which turned out very good, but I also baked cookies which were not part of the plan. So four cookies later, I had nulled out any positivity from the dinner.
    Day 04—07/22 –159.9 COOKIES. Too many cookies! Stopped at four yesterday straight out of the oven. But cookie breakfast AND snack isn’t the way I want to go. I also feel kind of bleh afterwards – I think it’s just the empty calories/sugar. Logging it all, though. No matter what!
    Day 05—07/23 –159.2 Hard to focus at work today. Migraine did not help matters at all.
    Day 06—07/24 –158.6 Almost done with week 1! We’re walking early in the day due to the heat. Tonight it’s back to trivia. We won first place last week, so it remains to be seen how well we do tonight 😊
    Day 07—07/25 –158.7 Got 4th place yesterday in trivia. Boo! Next time around…. Looking forward to Friday tomorrow. My husband bought some apple fritters which are now in the house. It’s going to be hard to do that in moderation!
    Week 1 Goal: 158.2
    Week 1 actual weight: 158.7

    Day 08—07/26 –159.2 Moderately stressful Friday today. So glad it’s the weekend.
    Day 09—07/27 –158.7 Got a haircut and did some paint-by-numbers today. Looking forward to a gentle Sunday 😊
    Day 10—07/28 –158.3
    Day 11—07/29 –158.5
    Day 12—07/30 –158.0 terrible night last night – have some kind of stomach bug. On the up side I’m not that hungry. ON the downside, lots of GI problems right now.
    Day 13—07/31 –159.0 Feeling better and think that the weight is due to the salty soup I ate for dinner yesterday. Had a fairly productive day today, though. Lilylady3k I love it! Your calendar is the tops!
    Day 14—08/01 –158.0 Thank goodness tomorrow is Friday. Long, tough workday today. At least got the walk out of the way early in the very humid day.
    Week 2 Goal: 156.2
    Week 2 actual weight: 158.0

    Day 15—08/02 –158.6 survived the workday. Looking forward to a peaceful weekend ahead. One of the activities is taking my mom out for birthday dinner, so that’ll be a real test of moderation.
    Day 16—08/03 –156.9 Woot! Maybe I’m out of the 158s now? That would be super. I’ve been hanging out there for some time now. Had a lovely day of painting and playing around, then cooked a nice dinner for Josh and me – it wasn’t calorie-conscious, but I only ate one serving 😊 There’s a berry cheesecake defrosting, though, so I’m going to have to be very wary around that!!!
    Day 17—08/04 –157.0 That cheesecake was delicious. It was hard to keep it to one serving! I was very close to just saying “too delicious for just one slice” lol. It’s still in the fridge, though – so if I can hold it together for the rest of the day, maybe I can have another slice. *maybe*
    Day 18—08/05 –157.8 Eating out yesterday plus the cheesecake equalled a bit of a slide backwards. But today I’ve been doing okay. Going to give that last slice of cheesecake to my husband – he’ll appreciate that!
    Day 19—08/06 –158.4 Well all good intentions, my husband ended up giving me back the cheesecake slice. I swore, then I ate it. So the scale is definitely deserved.
    Day 20—08/07 –157.4 Going out to play trivia tonight! Looking forward to a little relaxation at the local tavern. They have a “design your own salad” option that I’m very much anticipating.
    Day 21—08/08 –158.1 and I opted to have a hot dog and tater tots instead of salad. Whoops. We got second place at trivia, though, so it was a sweet victory! Okay next time I’m getting the salad. Non-scout’s honor.
    Week 3 Goal: 155.2
    Week 3 actual weight: 158.1

    Day 22—08/09 –158.1 Another work week done. Soooo looking forward to some R&R! going to try to fit in some extra walking this weekend if not a trip to the gym. Also donating platelets on Sunday, which I try to do at least monthly.
    Day 23—08/10 –157.3 It was very hot and humid today, so we skipped our walk. Tomorrow will get up early to exercise and hope to beat the heat. looneycatblue I take iron supplements daily to help with my levels. It took a while of taking them to get stabilized – a few weeks might not be enough prep time for you.
    Day 24—08/11 –157.6
    Day 25—08/12 –159.3 CMON. I did donate platelets on Sunday, beforewhich I got breakfast at McDonald’s. That might have been a reason for this jump. It was a lot of salt and fat and calories! Well will try to hold things together this week…
    Day 26—08/13 –159.5
    Day 27—08/14 –159.2 Okay I’ll admit that I’m a bit discouraged and have had a hard time keeping to a eating regimen. I’m going to try to pull it back in though.
    Day 28—08/15 –158.1
    Week 4 Goal: 153.2
    Week 4 actual weight:158.1


    Day 29—08/16 –157.7 I needed to take a break from hawking over MFP, so I had a nice, moderate dinner at Texas Roadhouse yesterday evening, and had some leftovers today. It feels like the scale is tipping back in the right direction, so there’s at least that.
    Day 30—08/17 –156.5
    Day 31—08/18 –155.9
    Day 32—08/19 –157.4 back and forth a bit. My portion sizes are good, even if sometimes my selections aren’t the best (hello shrimp scampi and spaghetti noodles). Had a girls’ night in on Saturday and did well there too (Mediterranean food).
    Day 33—08/20 –156.3 I hope y’all are doing well! It’s okay over here. Tough couple of work days made worse with migraine flaring yesterday. Still coming out of it… And yes, Texas Roadhouse! It's super indulgent (that bread!) and an "only once in a while" treat for me and my husband. :-)
    Day 34—08/21 –156.7 So had an adventure in IT today.
    Day 35—08/22 –156.9
    Week 5 Goal: n/a
    Week 5 actual weight: 156.9

    Day 36—08/23 –157.2 It’s been a tough couple of migraine days. And, let’s face it, “it tastes good” days. And not even for high-value quality food, either! That’s the worst part. If I was having a nosh on some bacon or some cheesecake that’d be one thing. But eating a serving of leftovers because I enjoyed it? Not the level I want to be hanging out on. At least if I’m going over on calories let’s have it be for something that’s worth it.
    Day 37—08/24 –157.1
    Day 38—08/25 –157.1
    Day 39—08/26 –156.9 slightly down. Looking over August I haven’t done great… but will just have to have a great September! We can do this!!!
    Day 40—08/27 –156.7 very determined to have a great September 😊 going to make sure I’m logging everything (I’ve been slacking) and up the activity. I really hate, hate, hate new years resolutions. I figure if you want to make a change, just make it already! So my non-new years resolution is to take better care of myself. dawnbgethealthy I am sensitive to pressure changes too. I get migraines if there are sudden drops or rises - and being tired is one of the symptoms. I used to call my brain a barometer because gosh help us if we're in danger of a hurricane!
    Day 41—08/28 –156.5 long day, but had a great session with my therapist, and we’re going out to the local tavern to play trivia tonight. So will try to eat in moderation while there 😊
    Day 42—08/29 –157.0 did well at the pub, not great at the trivia 😊 I had an unhealthy hot dog with fries but cut the entire plate in half and couldn’t even finish the half I was going to eat. So there’s at least that. Note to self: hot dog with chili and coleslaw doesn’t reheat so great.
    Week 6 Goal:
    Week 6 actual weight:157.0
    Day 43—08/30 –156.7 TGIF! And a long weekend to boot! I’m excited. We have some shopping ahead, and some walking in nature, and some socializing ahead! I have way too many apples so will be making either a crisp or a pie – so will have to give away most of it 😉 Oh, and I forgot a fantasy football draft on Monday - we're going to grill out ahead of time (going to put some yummy veg on the grill).
    Day 44—08/31 –155.8 I’m a little surprised by this but keeping calm – I think I’m dehydrated. So I’ll make sure I’m drinking enough water to level things out. Already have had a nice walk (check!) and am about to do a tad bit of work (can’t wait to check this one off), then off for some shopping.
    Day 45—09/01 –156.0 No more work this long weekend! Had a relaxing day yesterday – cleaned the master bathroom, played some games, cooked dinner (pepper chicken, turned out great!). While the chicken wasn’t the healthiest flex (chicken was fried before it was tossed in stir fry sauce), it was delicious, and I held myself to one serving. So I’d call that a success.
    Day 46—09/02 –156.5 Okay, yesterday went *okay*. Had a taco salad for dinner last night and didn’t eat too much of the tortilla bowl, and also didn’t finish it. Last day of my long weekend – I’m a little sad! But going to see the in=laws today and grill out for dinner before the Fantasy Football draft. As mentioned earlier, will be grilling a lot of fun vegetables. My allergies and migraine are also going a little nuts as they tend to do with weather changes – we had a front come through yesterday. Hopefully things will stabilize today.
    Day 47—09/03 –157.6 okay I haven’t eaten that healthily lately. Got to get back on the wagon!
    Day 48—09/04—157.5 yesterday wasn’t great for dietary choices. Reset!
    Day 49—09/05 –
    Week 7 Goal: 155.0
    Week 7 actual weight:

    Halfway Progress Report: …..Pounds Lost so Far:
  • iradi8
    iradi8 Posts: 707 Member
    I'm 58 years old and 5'6".
    Current weight is: 216.7
    Highest weight was 252.6.
    100 Day Goal: To be under 200 lbs.

    Week 1 actual weight: 217.6 (+.9) Total for 100 day challenge: +.9
    Week 2 actual weight: 212.5 (-5.1) Total for 100 day challenge: - 4.2
    Week 3 actual weight: 211.6 (-.9) Total for 100 day challenge: - 5.1
    Week 4 actual weight: 212.0 (+.4) Total for 100 day challenge:- 4.7
    Week 5 actual weight: 207.9 (-4.1) Total for 100 day challenge: -8.8
    Week 6 actual weight: 207.6 (-.3) Total for 100 day challenge: -9.1
    Start on Day 6.
    Day 06—07/24 –216.7
    Day 07—07/25 –217.6
    Week 1 actual weight: 217.6 (+.9)

    Day 08—07/26 – 217.8 - Vacation 7 weeks ago & I've been off the rails since then, so gained recently.
    Day 09—07/27 – 216.5 - Healthy eating today & tracked it all.
    Day 10—07/28 – 214.7 - Finally back on track with eating better. Now to keep it up!
    Day 11—07/29 – 213.4 - Still on track with my eating. Staying under 1800 calories.
    Day 12—07/30 – 213.4 - Another on-track day. Thought it would be up due to salty red beans & rice:)
    Day 13—07/31 – 212.9 - Yet another good day yesterday. This morning I went for a long walk.
    Day 14—08/01 – 212.5 - So happy that I made good choices this week, even at a restaurant last night.
    Week 2 actual weight: 212.5 (-5.1)

    Day 15—08/02 – 212.2 - Out to eat at a steak restaurant tonight.
    Day 16—08/03 – 212.7 - Only two bites of dessert last night! Movies today (popcorn). Dinner out.
    Day 17—08/04 – 212.9 - Conscious of my choices when eating out. Lunch out. Tough food week.
    Day 18—08/05 – 213.1 - Finally all meals at home. All of those restaurant days make it hard.
    Day 19—08/06 – 212.9 - Daughter made brownies last night. Had small one; wanted more so bad.
    Day 20—08/07 – 212.0 - Had only one tiny brownie yesterday. Made shrimp tacos for dinner.
    Day 21—08/08 - 211.6 - Another good day with good choices. Out to play trivia last night. Fun!
    Week 3 actual weight: 211.6 (-.9)

    Day 22—08/09 – 210.9 - Out to eat lunch w/ family at Cracker Barrel.
    Day 23—08/10 – 212.4 - Not unexpected with the salty meal yesterday (fluid) & more food than usual.
    Day 24—08/11 – 211.2 - Could have finished my day well under cals, but sweet tooth got me last night.
    Day 25—08/12 – 211.4 - Out w/ my daughter last night - Chinese food/dessert. Pizza tonight. So hard.
    Day 26—08/13 – 211.6 - Ate at home, so no increased sodium. Hoping it shows on the scale tomorrow.
    Day 27—08/14 – 211.2 - Bad news about our dog today:( Ate a bunch of pizza and some dessert.
    Day 28—08/15 – 212.0 - Up and down. So it goes.
    Week 4 actual weight: 212.0 (+.4)

    Day 29—08/16 – 211.8 - Dog to the vet. Out for Mexican food last night. Ate too much (stress).
    Day 30—08/17 – 210.7 - Feels good to see that number. Birthday today, so Chinese & tiny cheesecake.
    Day 31—08/18 – 210.3 - Got Moo Goo Gai Pan yesterday for Chinese b/c it's healthier:)
    Day 32—08/19 – 209.8 - Seeing the scale move motivates me to make better choices.
    Day 33—08/20 – 210.4 - Got a free tiny portion of ribs (bd reward) from Roadhouse. Only ate four fries:)
    Day 34—08/21 – 207.8 - AM pack boxes at the food bank then a lakefront walk in the PM. Lots of sweat!
    Day 35—08/22 – 207.9 - Wednesday night church dinner started up last night. So sodium Thursdays.
    Week 5 actual weight: 207.9 (-4.1)

    Day 36—08/23 – 206.9 - Handled my cravings last night & didn't snack while dh was. Feels good.
    Day 37—08/24 – 207.6 - Texas Roadhouse last night. Ate too much, so was uncomfortable:(
    Day 38—08/25 – 207.3 - Helped my dd bring everything back to her college apartment & I slept over.
    Day 39—08/26 – No scale this morning. Didn't eat lots of snacks at my daughter's this time! Home now.
    Day 40—08/27 – 207.4 - Had a pretty good day food wise. My Tuesday shift at the food bank today.
    Day 41—08/28 – 207.0 - Lunch function today & then Wed. night church dinner tonight. Oh my!
    Day 42—08/29 – 207.6 - Thought it would be worse from sodium. Up/down, up/down all week:)
    Week 6 actual weight: 207.6 (-.3)
    Day 43—08/30 – 210.0 - Expected:) Fun Bingo last night with some salty foods & chocolate!
    Day 44—08/31 – 208.6 - Good day yesterday food-wise and a nice long walk in the rain:)
    Day 45—09/01 – 208.6 - Out w/family & ate at restaurant yesterday. Not good choices. Today was good.
    Day 46—09/02 – 207.6 - Within my calorie limit yesterday & will be today. Feels good.
    Day 47—09/03 – 206.3 -All meals at home for three days in a row & the scale shows it.
    Day 48—09/04 - 205.9 - My son & his girlfriend flew here for a week. Hope I set a good example.
    Day 49—09/05 – 205.2 - They brought banana bread & canolis. I had some. Doing good.

    Week 7 actual weight: 205.2 (-2.4)
    Halfway Progress Report/Pounds Lost so Far: - 11.5
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,769 Member
    Thank you @dawnbgethealthy
    I'm in!
    74 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
    ...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
    Heaviest: 192.2
    Round GW: 145.0
    UGW: 140.0
    Day 01--07/19 – 149.0 at 8:45 a.m. ...no workout today. Trainer's family member is ill.
    Day 02—07/20 – 151.0 at 6:10 a.m. ...5.42 miles in 107 mins then Grandsons Duty!!!
    Day 03—07/21 – 149.8 at 7:10 a.m. ...total rest day
    Day 04—07/22 – 149.6 at 6:10 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing...trainer sick
    Day 05—07/23 – 148.0 at 7:10 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing
    Day 06—07/24 – 149.3 at 6:10 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing...trainer sick
    Day 07—07/25 – 149.9 at 6:10 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then made soup
    Week 1 Goal: 147.0
    Week 1 actual weight: 149.9
    Day 08--07/26 – 149.0 at 6:10 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing...trainer sick
    Day 09—07/27 – 151.8 at 6:40 a.m. ...5.20 miles in 102 mins then Grandsons Duty!!!
    Day 10—07/28 – 150.2 at 7:15 a.m. ...Grandson's softball game then nothing
    Day 11—07/29 – 150.0 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 12—07/30 – 149.0 at 6:10 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then cleaned house
    Day 13—07/31 – 151.1 at 6:10 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 14—08/01 – 150.8 at 7:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then reading
    Week 2 Goal: 147.0 bwahahahah
    Week 2 gain/loss: +1.8
    Day 15--08/02 – 150.1 at 7:25 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then made soup...trainer in Utah
    Day 16—08/03 – 149.6 at 6:30 a.m. ...5.43 miles in 110 mins to the post office and back
    Day 17—08/04 – 151.5 at 6:40 a.m. ...Grandson's last softball game then shredded paper and ground coffee beans!
    Day 18—08/05 – 151.8 at 6:10 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing
    Day 19—08/06 – 151.0 at 6:10 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing again!!
    Day 20—08/07 – 150.7 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then a 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 21—08/08 – 150.5 at 6:10 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then bwahahah!
    Week 3 Goal: 147.0
    Week 3 gain/loss: +.4
    Day 22—08/09 – 150.1 at 7:25 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then a 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 23—08/10 – 151.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.33 miles in 107 mins to the post office and back then Grandson Duty!!
    Day 24—08/11 – 150.0 at 6:30 a.m. ...5.21 miles to the Ruins and back
    Day 25—08/12 – 150.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then a 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 26—08/13 – 150.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then cleaned house
    Day 27—08/14 – 151.2 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then a 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 28—08/15 – 151.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing
    Week 4 Goal: 149.0
    Week 4 gain/loss: +.9
    Day 29—08/16 – 151.7 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then a 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 30—08/17 – 149.4 at 6:30 a.m. ...Shopped w/DDD and her Best Friend!! First time in a couple of years! It was so fun! Then wrapped b'day gifts for my Trainer (Monday), DDD (Tuesday) and our oldest Grandson who will be 8 on Wednesday!
    Day 31—08/18 – 151.4 at 7:00 a.m. ...5.36 miles in 107 mins then made soup then wrapped presents
    Day 32—08/19 – 150.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then a 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 33—08/20 – 149.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...nothing
    Day 34—08/21 – 151.0 at 7:30 a.m. ...Family over for DDD & Grandson's b'days
    Day 35—08/22 – 151.5 at 6:30 a.m. ...5.43 miles in 107 mins to the post office and back...sooo windy!
    Week 5 Goal:
    Week 5 gain/loss:-.2
    Day 36—08/23 – 150.7 at 7:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 37—08/24 – 152.0 at 8:00 a.m. ...Family & friends met at Q-zar for laser tag to celebrate Grandson's b'day.
    Day 38—08/25 – 149.7 at 7:30 a.m. ...Family & Friends met at brunch for DDD's b'day.
    Day 39—08/26 – 149.9 at 7:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 40—08/27 – 151.7 at 6:30 a.m. ...5.36 miles in 107 mins to the Ruins and back
    Day 41—08/28 – 151.7 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then a 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 42—08/29 – 151.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then zero
    Week 6 Goal: 149.0
    Week 6 gain/loss: +.3 too many b'day parties!!
    Day 43—08/30 – 152.3 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then a 60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 44—08/31 – 150.8 at 6:00 a.m. ...DDD and I got our hair cut then I did nothing!!
    Day 45—09/01 – 151.5 at 7:00 a.m. ...5.30 miles in 106 mins to the Ruins and back
    Day 46—09/02 – 151.9 at 7:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    Day 47—09/03 – 152.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then zero
    Day 48—09/04 – 152.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then Family emergency... :#
    Day 49—09/05 –
    Week 6 Goal: 149.0
    Week 6 gain/loss:
    Good luck everyone!
    Chris
  • ptitejeanne
    ptitejeanne Posts: 1,974 Member
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    👋😃 Hi I’m Jeanne!
    I’m 48. 5’4’’. Live in Canada 🇨🇦. This is my 5th-100 days challenge. This is working for me. Bad Yo-yoing days are finally gone. Finally loosing weight slowly but surely. Any amount going ⬇️ is a WIN for me!!! Let’s do this!!!!

    Day 01—07/19 – 153.0
    Day 02—07/20 – 153.8
    Day 03—07/21 – 155.4
    Day 04—07/22 – 153.2
    Day 05—07/23 – 155.8
    Day 06—07/24 – 156.0
    Day 07—07/25 – 154.6

    Week 1 Goal: 150
    Week 1 actual weight: 153.2
    Wk + 0.2

    Day 08—07/26 – 153.2
    Day 09—07/27 – 152.8
    Day 10—07/28 – 152.4
    Day 11—07/29 – 155.4
    Day 12—07/30 – 155.8
    Day 13—07/31 – 155.2
    Day 14—08/01 – 155.2

    Week 2 Goal: 150
    Week 2 actual weight: 154.8
    Wk +1.6 Total +1.8

    Day 15—08/02 – 154.8
    Day 16—08/03 – 154.9
    Day 17—08/04 – 155.0
    Day 18—08/05 – 156.2
    Day 19—08/06 – 155.8
    Day 20—08/07 – 156.6
    Day 21—08/08 – 157.8

    Week 3 Goal: 150
    Week 3 actual weight: 155.8
    Wk +1.6 Total +2.8

    Day 22—08/09 – 155.8
    Day 23—08/10 – 155.0
    Day 24—08/11 – 154.2
    Day 25—08/12 – 155.4
    Day 26—08/13 – 153.2
    Day 27—08/14 – 153.2
    Day 28—08/15 – 157.8

    Week 4 Goal: 150
    Week 4 actual weight: 154.6
    Wk +1.6 Total +1.6

    Day 29—08/16 – 154.6
    Day 30—08/17 – 154.4
    Day 31—08/18 – 154.8
    Day 32—08/19 – 154.2
    Day 33—08/20 – 154.8
    Day 34—08/21 – 154.6
    Day 35—08/22 – 154.2

    Week 5 Goal: 150
    Week 5 actual weight: 154.5
    Wk -0.1 Total +1.5

    Day 36—08/23 – 154.5
    Day 37—08/24 – 154.9
    Day 38—08/25 – 155.8
    Day 39—08/26 – 153.8
    Day 40—08/27 – 155.2
    Day 41—08/28 – 155.2
    Day 42—08/29 – 154.6

    Week 6 Goal: 152.0
    “recalculating”: I sound like a GPS 😆
    Week 6 actual weight: 154.8
    Wk +0.3 Total +1.8

    Day 43—08/30 – 154.8
    Day 44—08/31 – 152.6
    Day 45—09/01 – 152.4
    Day 46—09/02 – 152.4
    Day 47—09/03 – 153.4
    Day 48—09/04 – 151.6
    Day 49—09/05 – 152.4
    Total day for me 4️⃣4️⃣8️⃣

    Week 7 Goal: 152.0
    Week 7 actual weight:
    Wk
    ***********************
  • tinathescreamer
    tinathescreamer Posts: 544 Member
    Halfway Progress Report: …..Pounds Lost so Far: PLUS 0.2 kg. Oops.

    Day 50—09/06 – 65 kg. I am really uncertain how much I weigh. My bathroom scale is inaccurate, since the floor is uneven and gives different readings in different places. Still, people are complimenting me on weight loss, and I can fit into smaller size clothes, so - okay, I guess? Think I may need to check at the doctor's surgery.
    Day 51—09/07—
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    Week 8 Goal:
    Week 8 actual weight:
  • fmfdfa2020
    fmfdfa2020 Posts: 1,065 Member
    Thank you @dawnbgethealthy. I would love to join this challenge! @deepwoodslady I am so happy you added the dates for us to copy - Thanks!

    I'm not setting a goal. I'm just going to see what happens if I stay on plan for 100 days!

    Start: 172.6
    Current Weight: 169.6
    Total Lost So Far: 3

    Day 47—09/03 – 169.6 - I haven't posted since Day 21 (Aug 8) due to health issues. I'm 100% recuperated now and glad to be back tracking! I'm not sure what my weight will do over the next week since I lost 8 pounds (from not eating and dehydration) over 2 weeks and then gained 6 pounds back once I had an appetite again. I'm just concentrating on exercising, eating right (and below maintenance), and drinking enough water. :)
    Day 48—09/04 - 169.4
    Day 49—09/05 – 169.6
    Day 50—09/06 – DNW - Got up around 4am - too early for an accurate weight

    Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
    180 / 170 / 160s / 150s / 140s / 130s

    Day 01—07/19 – 172.6 - So excited for Day 1! :)
    Day 02—07/20 – 172.6
    Day 03—07/21 – 172.6 - This is my 4th day at this exact weight. ;) My plan today is to drink 80oz of water, lower my carbs and eat on the low end of my calorie cycyling.
    Day 04—07/22 – 172.4 - Only a .2 loss but I'm glad 172.6 is gone. I am an impatient cook and really don't enjoy cooking at all so I tend to do whatever I can that is easy, and I make a lot of it to eat on for days. Yesterday, I cooked a lot of skinless, boneless chicken breast in a dutch oven with spices and a little chicken broth. Once cooked, I shredded them. The day before I cooked a ton of fresh organic carrots, and I steamed a big pot of broccoli. All are in the fridge to eat however, and whenever, we want.
    Day 05—07/23 – 172.2
    Day 06—07/24 – 172.0
    Day 07—07/25 – 172.0
    Day 08—07/26 – 171.8 - Goodbye 172.X
    Day 09—07/27 – DNW
    Day 10—07/28 – 172.2 - I guess I said goodbye to 172.X too soon. ;) Popcorn with too much salt.
    Day 11—07/29 – 171.6 80oz water
    Day 12—07/30 – 172.2 - And up again. Expected. I was up at 3a eating so I could take tylenol for a headache.
    Day 13—07/31 – 171.0 :)
    8/2 thru 9/3 - No posting due to health issues
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  • iradi8
    iradi8 Posts: 707 Member
    edited September 6
    I'm 58 years old and 5'6".
    Current weight is: 216.7
    Highest weight was 252.6.
    100 Day Goal: To be under 200 lbs.

    Week 1 actual weight: 217.6 (+.9) Total for 100 day challenge: +.9
    Week 2 actual weight: 212.5 (-5.1) Total for 100 day challenge: - 4.2
    Week 3 actual weight: 211.6 (-.9) Total for 100 day challenge: - 5.1
    Week 4 actual weight: 212.0 (+.4) Total for 100 day challenge:- 4.7
    Week 5 actual weight: 207.9 (-4.1) Total for 100 day challenge: -8.8
    Week 6 actual weight: 207.6 (-.3) Total for 100 day challenge: -9.1
    Week 7 actual weight: 205.2 (-2.4) Total for 100 day challenge: -11.5

    Halfway Progress Report/Pounds Lost so Far: -11.5
    Start on Day 6.
    Day 06—07/24 –216.7
    Day 07—07/25 –217.6
    Week 1 actual weight: 217.6 (+.9)

    Day 08—07/26 – 217.8 - Vacation 7 weeks ago & I've been off the rails since then, so gained recently.
    Day 09—07/27 – 216.5 - Healthy eating today & tracked it all.
    Day 10—07/28 – 214.7 - Finally back on track with eating better. Now to keep it up!
    Day 11—07/29 – 213.4 - Still on track with my eating. Staying under 1800 calories.
    Day 12—07/30 – 213.4 - Another on-track day. Thought it would be up due to salty red beans & rice:)
    Day 13—07/31 – 212.9 - Yet another good day yesterday. This morning I went for a long walk.
    Day 14—08/01 – 212.5 - So happy that I made good choices this week, even at a restaurant last night.
    Week 2 actual weight: 212.5 (-5.1)

    Day 15—08/02 – 212.2 - Out to eat at a steak restaurant tonight.
    Day 16—08/03 – 212.7 - Only two bites of dessert last night! Movies today (popcorn). Dinner out.
    Day 17—08/04 – 212.9 - Conscious of my choices when eating out. Lunch out. Tough food week.
    Day 18—08/05 – 213.1 - Finally all meals at home. All of those restaurant days make it hard.
    Day 19—08/06 – 212.9 - Daughter made brownies last night. Had small one; wanted more so bad.
    Day 20—08/07 – 212.0 - Had only one tiny brownie yesterday. Made shrimp tacos for dinner.
    Day 21—08/08 - 211.6 - Another good day with good choices. Out to play trivia last night. Fun!
    Week 3 actual weight: 211.6 (-.9)

    Day 22—08/09 – 210.9 - Out to eat lunch w/ family at Cracker Barrel.
    Day 23—08/10 – 212.4 - Not unexpected with the salty meal yesterday (fluid) & more food than usual.
    Day 24—08/11 – 211.2 - Could have finished my day well under cals, but sweet tooth got me last night.
    Day 25—08/12 – 211.4 - Out w/ my daughter last night - Chinese food/dessert. Pizza tonight. So hard.
    Day 26—08/13 – 211.6 - Ate at home, so no increased sodium. Hoping it shows on the scale tomorrow.
    Day 27—08/14 – 211.2 - Bad news about our dog today:( Ate a bunch of pizza and some dessert.
    Day 28—08/15 – 212.0 - Up and down. So it goes.
    Week 4 actual weight: 212.0 (+.4)

    Day 29—08/16 – 211.8 - Dog to the vet. Out for Mexican food last night. Ate too much (stress).
    Day 30—08/17 – 210.7 - Feels good to see that number. Birthday today, so Chinese & tiny cheesecake.
    Day 31—08/18 – 210.3 - Got Moo Goo Gai Pan yesterday for Chinese b/c it's healthier:)
    Day 32—08/19 – 209.8 - Seeing the scale move motivates me to make better choices.
    Day 33—08/20 – 210.4 - Got a free tiny portion of ribs (bd reward) from Roadhouse. Only ate four fries:)
    Day 34—08/21 – 207.8 - AM pack boxes at the food bank then a lakefront walk in the PM. Lots of sweat!
    Day 35—08/22 – 207.9 - Wednesday night church dinner started up last night. So sodium Thursdays.
    Week 5 actual weight: 207.9 (-4.1)

    Day 36—08/23 – 206.9 - Handled my cravings last night & didn't snack while dh was. Feels good.
    Day 37—08/24 – 207.6 - Texas Roadhouse last night. Ate too much, so was uncomfortable:(
    Day 38—08/25 – 207.3 - Helped my dd bring everything back to her college apartment & I slept over.
    Day 39—08/26 – No scale this morning. Didn't eat lots of snacks at my daughter's this time! Home now.
    Day 40—08/27 – 207.4 - Had a pretty good day food wise. My Tuesday shift at the food bank today.
    Day 41—08/28 – 207.0 - Lunch function today & then Wed. night church dinner tonight. Oh my!
    Day 42—08/29 – 207.6 - Thought it would be worse from sodium. Up/down, up/down all week:)
    Week 6 actual weight: 207.6 (-.3)

    Day 43—08/30 – 210.0 - Expected:) Fun Bingo last night with some salty foods & chocolate!
    Day 44—08/31 – 208.6 - Good day yesterday food-wise and a nice long walk in the rain:)
    Day 45—09/01 – 208.6 - Out w/family & ate at restaurant yesterday. Not good choices. Today was good.
    Day 46—09/02 – 207.6 - Within my calorie limit yesterday & will be today. Feels good.
    Day 47—09/03 – 206.3 -All meals at home for three days in a row & the scale shows it.
    Day 48—09/04 - 205.9 - My son & his girlfriend flew here for a week. Hope I set a good example.
    Day 49—09/05 – 205.2 - They brought banana bread & canolis. I had some. Doing good though.
    Week 7 actual weight: 205.2 (-2.4)
    Halfway Progress Report/Pounds Lost so Far: - 11.5
    Day 50—09/06 – 205.0
    Day 51—09/07 -
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    Week 8 actual weight:
  • iradi8
    iradi8 Posts: 707 Member
    This 100 day challenge is just what I needed to get back on track. Back in May, we went on vacation, and afterwards I could not get back on track. Vacation always sets me off and it's so hard for me to get back. But, thanks to all of you here doing this challenge, I have others "watching" which I really need.

    I'm hoping to be in "onederland" by the end of this challenge! The last time I was under 200 was back at the end of 2020/beginning of 2021. I lost 60 pounds back then, but then I gained 40 back. In January of this year, I lost some, but then that vacation and two months afterwards, I gained some back. Before that short-time of being in "onederland" a few years ago, the last time I was under 200 was about 25 years ago! I can't wait to see it again!
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 11,930 Member
    100 Days of Weighing In #20 ^^^^^ July 19th through October 26th, 2024

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    “We will encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” ~Maya Angelou

    My Name is Donna, Age 64. I am 5’5” tall & I live in Northern Michigan USA
    Starting Weight from End of Last Challenge: : 188.6
    Goal This Round: 176.6
    Challenge Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx
    Total Lost/Gained this challenge: xxxxx

    Previous Round Tallys & Thoughts:

    Round #1 --- 199,8
    Round #2 --- 186.8
    Round #3 --- 195.6
    Round #4 --- 211.0
    Round #5 --- 211.3
    Round #6 --- 205.4
    Round #7 --- 207.6
    Round #8 --- 195.2
    Round #9 --- 185.2
    Round #10—-195.2
    Round #11---200.8
    Round #12---200.4
    Round #13---196.2
    Round #14---191.2
    Round #15---194.0
    Round #16---188.0
    Round #17---183.8
    Round #18---182.2
    Round #19---188.6
    Round #20---


    Thoughts at the beginning of this challenge:

    Last round I had my normal goal of a 12 pound loss which is approximately 4 lbs per month. That comes to about 90 days leaving the other 10 open for special holidays and social occasions. In theory, it’s a good plan. In practice it is a Mountain to Crawl, uphill, both ways. However, each 100 day round I am extremely grateful for any progress I CAN make, no matter how big or small. Sadly, I gained a little over 6 pounds last round. I hope to turn all that back around this round. After all, here in Northern Michigan I wait a very long time each year to finally get to good weather and more outside activity. I really want to capitalize on the good weather in the summer months and increase activity and drop pounds. I’m failing miserably with this so far in 2024. Time to maximize the rest of summer and early fall with challenge #20 and make the magic happen! I am so very grateful for all the support from all of you that I get on a daily basis. Working on my health has become my #1 priority. My main goals are to maintain my remission by staying cancer free and to keep my diabetes in control. Losing weight is key to both goals.



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

    PREVIOUS WEEKS THIS CHALLENGE:

    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.

    Day 01-07/19-188.0-(Trend weight 188.7)

    Day 02-07/20-186.2-(Trend weight 188.4)

    Day 03-07/21-188.0-(Trend weight 188.5)

    Day 04-07/22-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 05-07/23-188.2-(Trend weight 188.8)

    Day 06-07/24-188.6-(Trend weight 188.9)

    Day 07-07/25-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)


    WEEK 1 LOSS OR GAIN: ?????[ /b]
    Week 1 Ending Weight: ?????
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: ?????




    Day 08-07/26-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 09-07/27-189.4-(Trend weight 189.2)

    Day 10-07/28-189.2-(Trend weight 189.5)

    Day 11-07/29-189.4-(Trend weight 189.7)

    Day 12-07/30-189.8-(Trend weight 190.0)

    Day 13-07/31-188.4-(Trend weight 190.3)

    Day 14-08/01-188.6-(Trend weight 190.2)


    WEEK 2 LOSS OR GAIN: Broke Even
    Week 2 Ending Weight: 188.6
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0 Lost or Gained.



    Day 15-08/02- DNW -(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 16-08/03-188.4-(Trend weight 189.9)

    Day 17-08/04-189.2-(Trend weight 189.8)

    Day 18-08/05-188.2-(Trend weight 189.6)

    Day 19-08/06-189.2-(Trend weight 189.6)

    Day 20-08/07-188.2-(Trend weight 189.5)

    Day 21-08/08-188.8-(Trend weight 189.4)

    WEEK 3 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.2 Gain
    Week 3 Ending Weight: 188.8
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 0.2 Gain



    Day 22-08/09-190.2-(Trend weight 189.4)

    Day 23-08/10-190.2-(Trend weight 189.4)

    Day 24-08/11-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

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    Day 26-08/13-190.6-(Trend weight 189.8)

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    Day 28-08/15-190.8-(Trend weight 190.3)


    WEEK 4 LOSS OR GAIN: 2.0 Gained
    Week 4 Ending Weight: 190.8
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 2.2 Gained

    Day 29-08/16-191.4-(Trend weight 190.7)

    Day 30-08/17- DNW -(Trend weight DNW )

    Day 31-08/18- DNW -(Trend weight DNW

    Day 32-08/19-192.2-(Trend weight 191.1)

    Day 33-08/20- 189.4 -(Trend weight 190.9 )

    Day 34-08/21-187.0-(Trend weight 190.5)

    Day 35-08/22-189.8-(Trend weight 190.5)

    WEEK 5 LOSS OR GAIN: 1.0 lb Lost
    Week 5 Ending Weight: 189.8
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.2 lb Gained




    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


    Day 36-08/23-190.0-(Trend weight 190.4)

    Day 37-08/24-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

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    Day 39-08/26-192.0-(Trend weight 190.8)

    Day 40-08/27-191.0-(Trend weight 190.8)

    Day 41-08/28-189.8-(Trend weight 190.7)

    Day 42-08/29-190.2-(Trend weight 190.7)


    WEEK 6 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.4 Gain
    Week 6 Ending Weight: 190.2
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 1.6 Gained


    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.

    Day 43-08/30- DNW

    Day 44-08/31-DNW-(Trend weight DNW)

    Day 45- 09/01 DNW

    Day 46-09/02-192.4-(Trend weight 191.5)

    Day 47-09/03-192.0-(Trend weight 191.6)

    Day 48-09/04-190.8-(Trend weight 191.5)

    Day 49-09/05-190.8-(Trend weight 191.4) Weight the same as yesterday, trend weight down a notch. After my haircut I did end up eating off a food truck because I was Starving and I could feel my glucose dropping. It was beef-a-roo truck. I had 3 small chicken strips and some fries where each French fry was so tiny I had to use my bifocals to see them. The food was bland, simplistic and pretty awful. I won’t be doing THAT again! Glad to see my weight sustained and I sincerely hope it don’t rear its ugly head in the days coming. I did tip-toe around food last night for dinner because of it and made some definite adjustments. This is really all about lifestyle changes and I’m glad I was able to make adjustments to my dinner and snack schedule to accommodate without too much trouble. Baby steps getting back in the saddle again.

    WEEK 7 LOSS OR GAIN: 0.6 Gain
    Week 7 Ending Weight: 190.8
    Accumulated Loss or Gain: 2.2 Gained


    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


    Day 50-09/06-189.4-(Trend weight 191.2) I usually don’t weigh on Fridays as I don’t get enough of a time span between my last night-time snack and my early rising to get my DGS off to school once day per week. There’s also the Fosamax and the gulping of water. The normal span between food and morning is usually about 4.5 hours since I stay up very late by (retirement) habit. However, last night I dozed off early and had a 6.5 hours span this morning so I stepped on the scale. It was nice to see a drop. Yesterday stayed level so it’s nice to see progress after a couple of disciplined days in a row. Even though my daughter and DGS are here I hope to link up another good day. Cold, Cloudy and Rain expected today so my roofing crew are fitting in what they can before the rain comes in. This is the kind of gloomy day that would be able to make you want to munch, snack, eat. I won’t be dictated today!

    Halfway Progress Report:
    …..Pounds Lost so Far:
    0.8 Gained


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    Future Weeks to Come


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  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,827 Member
    @Lynn__W

    I am glad to hear all about your trip.
    Sounds really fabulous!
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,827 Member
    @deepwoodslady
    Could you keep a sugar cube or pack of sugar in your pocket in the future in case of a glucose drop?
    I know quite a few friends and family members with diabetes, and they range anywhere from: coke, juice, apple, sugar cube when they are having a drop.
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,827 Member
    Hi : - )
    I am Dawn.
    5'2"
    63 and will turn 64 during this 100
    Cranbrook, BC

    The most that I have ever lost on one of these 100s is 7lbs.
    I have gained in each of the last 6 of them!
    I am not sure what it is going to take, but I would like to get back to 130 and below.


    Week 1 Goal: 146.2 - Start weight of the previous 100
    Week 1 actual weight: 148.0 - Started the week at 147.2

    Week 2 Goal: 147s
    Week 2 actual weight: 147.8 - Started the week at 148.2

    Week 3 Goal: 146s
    Week 3 actual weight: 147.8 - Started the week at 147.6

    Week 4 Goal: back to 147.2 and lower
    Week 4 actual weight: 146.4 -Started the week at 147.2

    Week 5 Goal: 145.6 - Start weight of the 2 ago 100 days challenge
    Week 5 actual weight: 146.6 - Started the week at 145.6

    Week 6 Goal: 145.6
    Week 6 actual weight: 145.2 - Started the week at 146.0



    Week 7 Goal: Didn't make a specific goal this week
    Week 7 actual weight: 146.2 - Started the week at 145.6

    Day 50—09/06 – 146.0 - I was at 130 on my 61st birthday. By now I should be at my healthy weight of 110-118 for a 5'2" person, the trajectory looked promising. My highest weight btw was 207, I had high blood pressure and the doc told me to lose weight, so I did. It is a struggle. I did eat some of those wonderful green beans for dinner last night with a small potato salad made out of my garden and an egg.
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    Week 8 Goal: Honestly, I would like to return to my 60tth birthday weight before my 64th birthday, 141.1 - but running out of time for that.
    Week 8 actual weight: Started the week at 146.0

    Started the 100 at 147.2
  • DarinGettingFitNow
    DarinGettingFitNow Posts: 424 Member
    Hi, Folks! My name is Darin, and this is my 3rd 100 days challenge (non-consecutive). I do better when I am obligated to post daily – it really makes a difference for me – and I love the community aspect. I’m looking forward to another great 100d!

    Starting Weight: 159.2
    Day 01--07/19 – 159.2 My company was affected by the Crowdstrike problem. I spent all day on hold with IT. My computer is finally working, but it’s after an entire wasted day. Note to self: next time there’s a system-wide failure, just leave the computer and do something fun instead. It wasn’t worth hanging around my work computer, looking at messages come in. I could have had a nice day of paint-by-numbers! Well, that’s my weekend.
    Day 02—07/20 – 158.6 Happy Weekend! I hope y’all are doing well. I’m so glad to have some time to relax and putter around the house. Also in charge of dinner for tonight, so will try to come up with something satisfying but healthy.
    Day 03—07/21 –159.6 mixed results for last night. I made a kung pao chicken noodle dish which turned out very good, but I also baked cookies which were not part of the plan. So four cookies later, I had nulled out any positivity from the dinner.
    Day 04—07/22 –159.9 COOKIES. Too many cookies! Stopped at four yesterday straight out of the oven. But cookie breakfast AND snack isn’t the way I want to go. I also feel kind of bleh afterwards – I think it’s just the empty calories/sugar. Logging it all, though. No matter what!
    Day 05—07/23 –159.2 Hard to focus at work today. Migraine did not help matters at all.
    Day 06—07/24 –158.6 Almost done with week 1! We’re walking early in the day due to the heat. Tonight it’s back to trivia. We won first place last week, so it remains to be seen how well we do tonight 😊
    Day 07—07/25 –158.7 Got 4th place yesterday in trivia. Boo! Next time around…. Looking forward to Friday tomorrow. My husband bought some apple fritters which are now in the house. It’s going to be hard to do that in moderation!
    Week 1 Goal: 158.2
    Week 1 actual weight: 158.7

    Day 08—07/26 –159.2 Moderately stressful Friday today. So glad it’s the weekend.
    Day 09—07/27 –158.7 Got a haircut and did some paint-by-numbers today. Looking forward to a gentle Sunday 😊
    Day 10—07/28 –158.3
    Day 11—07/29 –158.5
    Day 12—07/30 –158.0 terrible night last night – have some kind of stomach bug. On the up side I’m not that hungry. ON the downside, lots of GI problems right now.
    Day 13—07/31 –159.0 Feeling better and think that the weight is due to the salty soup I ate for dinner yesterday. Had a fairly productive day today, though. Lilylady3k I love it! Your calendar is the tops!
    Day 14—08/01 –158.0 Thank goodness tomorrow is Friday. Long, tough workday today. At least got the walk out of the way early in the very humid day.
    Week 2 Goal: 156.2
    Week 2 actual weight: 158.0

    Day 15—08/02 –158.6 survived the workday. Looking forward to a peaceful weekend ahead. One of the activities is taking my mom out for birthday dinner, so that’ll be a real test of moderation.
    Day 16—08/03 –156.9 Woot! Maybe I’m out of the 158s now? That would be super. I’ve been hanging out there for some time now. Had a lovely day of painting and playing around, then cooked a nice dinner for Josh and me – it wasn’t calorie-conscious, but I only ate one serving 😊 There’s a berry cheesecake defrosting, though, so I’m going to have to be very wary around that!!!
    Day 17—08/04 –157.0 That cheesecake was delicious. It was hard to keep it to one serving! I was very close to just saying “too delicious for just one slice” lol. It’s still in the fridge, though – so if I can hold it together for the rest of the day, maybe I can have another slice. *maybe*
    Day 18—08/05 –157.8 Eating out yesterday plus the cheesecake equalled a bit of a slide backwards. But today I’ve been doing okay. Going to give that last slice of cheesecake to my husband – he’ll appreciate that!
    Day 19—08/06 –158.4 Well all good intentions, my husband ended up giving me back the cheesecake slice. I swore, then I ate it. So the scale is definitely deserved.
    Day 20—08/07 –157.4 Going out to play trivia tonight! Looking forward to a little relaxation at the local tavern. They have a “design your own salad” option that I’m very much anticipating.
    Day 21—08/08 –158.1 and I opted to have a hot dog and tater tots instead of salad. Whoops. We got second place at trivia, though, so it was a sweet victory! Okay next time I’m getting the salad. Non-scout’s honor.
    Week 3 Goal: 155.2
    Week 3 actual weight: 158.1

    Day 22—08/09 –158.1 Another work week done. Soooo looking forward to some R&R! going to try to fit in some extra walking this weekend if not a trip to the gym. Also donating platelets on Sunday, which I try to do at least monthly.
    Day 23—08/10 –157.3 It was very hot and humid today, so we skipped our walk. Tomorrow will get up early to exercise and hope to beat the heat. looneycatblue I take iron supplements daily to help with my levels. It took a while of taking them to get stabilized – a few weeks might not be enough prep time for you.
    Day 24—08/11 –157.6
    Day 25—08/12 –159.3 CMON. I did donate platelets on Sunday, beforewhich I got breakfast at McDonald’s. That might have been a reason for this jump. It was a lot of salt and fat and calories! Well will try to hold things together this week…
    Day 26—08/13 –159.5
    Day 27—08/14 –159.2 Okay I’ll admit that I’m a bit discouraged and have had a hard time keeping to a eating regimen. I’m going to try to pull it back in though.
    Day 28—08/15 –158.1
    Week 4 Goal: 153.2
    Week 4 actual weight:158.1


    Day 29—08/16 –157.7 I needed to take a break from hawking over MFP, so I had a nice, moderate dinner at Texas Roadhouse yesterday evening, and had some leftovers today. It feels like the scale is tipping back in the right direction, so there’s at least that.
    Day 30—08/17 –156.5
    Day 31—08/18 –155.9
    Day 32—08/19 –157.4 back and forth a bit. My portion sizes are good, even if sometimes my selections aren’t the best (hello shrimp scampi and spaghetti noodles). Had a girls’ night in on Saturday and did well there too (Mediterranean food).
    Day 33—08/20 –156.3 I hope y’all are doing well! It’s okay over here. Tough couple of work days made worse with migraine flaring yesterday. Still coming out of it… And yes, Texas Roadhouse! It's super indulgent (that bread!) and an "only once in a while" treat for me and my husband. :-)
    Day 34—08/21 –156.7 So had an adventure in IT today.
    Day 35—08/22 –156.9
    Week 5 Goal: n/a
    Week 5 actual weight: 156.9

    Day 36—08/23 –157.2 It’s been a tough couple of migraine days. And, let’s face it, “it tastes good” days. And not even for high-value quality food, either! That’s the worst part. If I was having a nosh on some bacon or some cheesecake that’d be one thing. But eating a serving of leftovers because I enjoyed it? Not the level I want to be hanging out on. At least if I’m going over on calories let’s have it be for something that’s worth it.
    Day 37—08/24 –157.1
    Day 38—08/25 –157.1
    Day 39—08/26 –156.9 slightly down. Looking over August I haven’t done great… but will just have to have a great September! We can do this!!!
    Day 40—08/27 –156.7 very determined to have a great September 😊 going to make sure I’m logging everything (I’ve been slacking) and up the activity. I really hate, hate, hate new years resolutions. I figure if you want to make a change, just make it already! So my non-new years resolution is to take better care of myself. dawnbgethealthy I am sensitive to pressure changes too. I get migraines if there are sudden drops or rises - and being tired is one of the symptoms. I used to call my brain a barometer because gosh help us if we're in danger of a hurricane!
    Day 41—08/28 –156.5 long day, but had a great session with my therapist, and we’re going out to the local tavern to play trivia tonight. So will try to eat in moderation while there 😊
    Day 42—08/29 –157.0 did well at the pub, not great at the trivia 😊 I had an unhealthy hot dog with fries but cut the entire plate in half and couldn’t even finish the half I was going to eat. So there’s at least that. Note to self: hot dog with chili and coleslaw doesn’t reheat so great.
    Week 6 Goal:
    Week 6 actual weight:157.0

    Day 43—08/30 –156.7 TGIF! And a long weekend to boot! I’m excited. We have some shopping ahead, and some walking in nature, and some socializing ahead! I have way too many apples so will be making either a crisp or a pie – so will have to give away most of it 😉 Oh, and I forgot a fantasy football draft on Monday - we're going to grill out ahead of time (going to put some yummy veg on the grill).
    Day 44—08/31 –155.8 I’m a little surprised by this but keeping calm – I think I’m dehydrated. So I’ll make sure I’m drinking enough water to level things out. Already have had a nice walk (check!) and am about to do a tad bit of work (can’t wait to check this one off), then off for some shopping.
    Day 45—09/01 –156.0 No more work this long weekend! Had a relaxing day yesterday – cleaned the master bathroom, played some games, cooked dinner (pepper chicken, turned out great!). While the chicken wasn’t the healthiest flex (chicken was fried before it was tossed in stir fry sauce), it was delicious, and I held myself to one serving. So I’d call that a success.
    Day 46—09/02 –156.5 Okay, yesterday went *okay*. Had a taco salad for dinner last night and didn’t eat too much of the tortilla bowl, and also didn’t finish it. Last day of my long weekend – I’m a little sad! But going to see the in=laws today and grill out for dinner before the Fantasy Football draft. As mentioned earlier, will be grilling a lot of fun vegetables. My allergies and migraine are also going a little nuts as they tend to do with weather changes – we had a front come through yesterday. Hopefully things will stabilize today.
    Day 47—09/03 –157.6 okay I haven’t eaten that healthily lately. Got to get back on the wagon!
    Day 48—09/04—157.5 yesterday wasn’t great for dietary choices. Reset!
    Day 49—09/05 –157.5
    Week 7 Goal: 155.0
    Week 7 actual weight:157.5
    Halfway Progress Report: …..Pounds Lost so Far: -1.5

    Day 50—09/06 –157.7
    Day 51—09/07—
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    Week 8 Goal: 154.0
    Week 8 actual weight:
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 11,930 Member
    @deepwoodslady
    Could you keep a sugar cube or pack of sugar in your pocket in the future in case of a glucose drop?
    I know quite a few friends and family members with diabetes, and they range anywhere from: coke, juice, apple, sugar cube when they are having a drop.

    @dawnbgethealthy It's pretty scary when it happens. Anything that has a rapid change in your body makes it really react in strange ways. A sugar packet is a good idea but it takes so long to increase the glucose that you just keep eating and eating until you can feel a difference. It's an instinct. It's hard to explain, but I guess the best example is that you are drowning and you don't just sink and hope someone will find you in time. You do everything you can to save yourself even if it's in a horrific panic. It's hard to just resign yourself to let yourself drown. It's against every instinct you have.

    My long-time family doctor who is now retired had some good advice. She told me to keep Smarties candies in my purse or car. They really don't melt. They are packed very tightly so they really don't crush either. They last for a very long time before going stale as they are almost pure sugar. She even gave me a chart of how many to take based on what my glucose is reading. It's still a matter of sinking or a matter of trust but it did work. I'm not sure where the smarties chart is now since I change purses A LOT but there may be something online about it.

    These drops have everything to do with the recent weight gain over the past months (since March). I just know it. The heavier I am, the worse my numbers are. I know this but it doesn't seem to make any difference when a craving or a hunger comes along. And cravings & hunger are a huge symptom of the diabetes itself so it's like a circle with suction. I guess what I'm saying is that it is key that I keep working on my weight and my overall health and get through what happens on occasion as best I can. I can't always control what happens, for sure. But I know I can do more. I know I can do better. I just may pick up some of those packets of sugar if they sell them at a standard grocery store. If not, I'll snatch a few packs from a restaurant in my travels. I drink my coffee black so I won't be using extra so therefore, I won't feel too guilty. Is that stealing? Hmmm gray area for sure. Thanks for the idea.