🌟🦌 Just Give Me One Month - December 2024🎁

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  • capewrathultra
    capewrathultra Posts: 219 Member
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    Comment (12/18/24):
    Pushed back the start of OP7 one more day. Still lost 0.4 lb, yesterday. Not much, but it all counts. #staytuned
  • canadamarie
    canadamarie Posts: 167 Member
    🔥🔥☕️☕️🔥🔥
    Starting Weight: 196 in Feb
    UGW: 170
    November goal / average: 181 / 182.8
    December goal: get below 180!!

    Dec 1: 182.5
    Dec 2: 183.5
    Dec 3: 182
    Dec 4: 182.5
    Dec 5: 183
    Dec 6: 184
    Dec 7: 184.5
    Dec 8: 184
    Dec 10: 184.5
    Dec 12: 182
    Dec 13: 182.5
    Dec 14: 181.5
    Dec 15: 183
    Dec 16: 182
    Dec 17: 183
    Dec 18: 182

  • dannytrees1
    dannytrees1 Posts: 381 Member
    Started July 1@212lbs
    UGW=175 lbs
    Dec. goal 179lbs

    Dec-1-183.0
    Dec-2-184.6
    Dec-3-182.8
    Dec-4-182.5
    Dec-5-183.7
    Dec-6-184.5
    Dec-7-184.2
    Dec-8-182.0
    Dec-9-181.1
    Dec-10-180.7
    Dec-11-179.8
    Dec-12-180.0
    Dec-13-181.6
    Dec-14-182.0
    Dec-15-181.6
    Dec-16-182.4
    Dec-17-181.2
    Dec-18-182.0

    Only 1 single pound down this month, I’m back on the smoothies again.
    Have a great day everyone
    ⛄️👻🌴
  • HappyDonkey75
    HappyDonkey75 Posts: 334 Member
    Like so many here , I am still stalled. Its very annoying but I keep thinking, at least I am not packing it on every week.. There was a time this was happening, just prior to be getting on this journey..and it was a terrible feeling. It was like my body was completely going haywire and all I could do was just sit back and watch the train wreck. We aren't there .. and I don't plan to be..
    I am still doing all the things I am supposed to be doing (or atleast trying) and hoping for a Christmas miracle!


    Highest Weight 212 lbs | Ultimate Goal 140 lbs | First Goal 165 lbs
    December goal -168

    12/ 1- 172.8- 2.5 walk with hills- knee was not happy
    12/2- 173.9 - Took a day off from working out, too much to do after work
    12/3- 173.9- 30 mins treadmill- Quads/glutes/abs weight training
    12/4- 174.5
    12/5-172.6- arms and chest weights
    12/6 173.7- cardio
    12/7-174.8-shoulder/back weights
    12/8-174.8- 20 min treadmill weighted vest, 20 minute stationary bike, abs 12,194 steps
    12/9 173.6- just walking and stationary bike 11,191 steps
    12/10-174.3- 30 mins treadmill, 15 mins stationary bike- biceps/triceps weight training, 11k Steps
    12/11-173.1- no workout , work was stupid insane so only about 6K steps
    12/12-172.4- 10K steps met, chest/shoulders weight training
    12/13-173.7 - 11, 760 steps, no other workouts
    12/14- 173.7- 11,392 steps, 25 minute bike, 15 mins HIT low impact intervals
    12/15-174.6- lazy Sunday
    12/17-DNW - 9165 steps- Shoulders/arms weight training
    12/18-174.5

    I had gone in for labs yesterday morning. Since I have been on GLP's for a bit I needed to get those done and make sure everything is normal.

    Thinking about bumping up to maintenance calories for a few weeks if I can to see if that changes things with my metabolism. Its a scary thought because there will be a gain for a bit until I adjust (from everything I am reading) In doing some reading on what I can possibly do on this stall beyond what I am already doing, it could be that I have been in a deficit for so so long, my system is working the opposite way of what I need it to do and my metabolism has actually slowed.. I suppose its possible .
  • Kupla71
    Kupla71 Posts: 1,569 Member
    Heaviest weight: 180
    December goal: 162
    Ultimate goal weight: 140

    Dec 1: 164
    Dec 2: 163.5
    Dec 4: 162.5
    Dec 7: 161.5
    Dec 9: 163
    Dec 12: 162
    Dec 15: 161.5
    Dec 17: 161
    Dec 18: 160

    Well, it’s going well! I’m half way to my goal. I hope I don’t gain much over the holidays. I don’t want to undo the progress I’ve made. I want to make banana bread this evening and freeze it for Christmas Eve. I have more baking/cooking to do. 3 loaves of Finnish pulla and a Finnish beet salad called rosolli. The rest of the cooking will be on Christmas.

    Happy Wednesday everyone! 😊
  • Michieb125
    Michieb125 Posts: 879 Member
    edited December 19
    🎄 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

    Heaviest weight: 167
    Starting Weight October 2022: 157
    December 1st current weight: 149.7
    December goal: 147
    Overall goal: 141.5 (5%)

    Dec. 1 - 149.7
    Dec. 2 - 148.7
    Dec. 3 - 148.4
    Dec. 4 - 149.2
    Dec. 5 - 149.8
    Dec. 6 - DNW
    Dec. 7 - 150.1 (up .2)
    Dec. 8 - 150
    Dec. 9 - 150.4 😠
    Dec. 10 - 149.4
    Dec. 11 - 150.4
    Dec. 12 - 148.7
    Dec. 13 - 149.4
    Dec. 14 - 149.6
    Dec. 15 - 150
    Dec. 16 - 149.7
    Dec. 17 - 148.6
    Dec. 18 - 149

    Day by day doing what I can….increased vegetables over the last couple of days.
  • 137. I saw 136.8 for a second. It’ll be there by the end of the month. I’ve made my usual Christmas cake which I love, but I won’t get to eat that much because the family love it too. I won’t go crazy over Christmas. I don’t like all the chocolates or desserts and the xmas meal itself is just a fancy Sunday roast in the UK with a few side dishes like pigs in blankets which I can take or leave. No big deal.
  • jennigerding19
    jennigerding19 Posts: 305 Member
    Highest weight 234 (1/2017)
    Lowest weight 156 (4/2019)
    Restart mfp 211 (1/2021) (army life and Covid happened)
    Dec 2021 183
    Second restart 192 (4/2023)
    I do weigh ins once or twice a week.

    Jan 1, Feb 1 193 sw
    Mar 1 194
    Apr 192
    May 194
    June 195.5
    July,Aug,Sept 196
    Oct 200
    Nov 199
    Dec gw 195

    Dec 1 199
    Dec 9 200 The Christmas parties have begun. So far not a lot of sweets but lots of alcohol. Lol.
    Dec 12 200
    Dec 19 200 I guess at least it’s not a gain. Sigh. 6 days to go.
  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 639 Member
    Heaviest Weight: 221 | First Goal Weight: 165 | Ultimate Goal Weight: 140
    Starting weight: Oct: 218 | Nov: 212.4

    Dec 1: 209.2
    Dec 2: 207.8
    Dec 3: 208.9
    Dec 4: 208.9
    Dec 5: 208.4
    Dec 6: 208.6
    Dec 7: 208.9
    Dec 8: 209.9
    Dec 9: 210.4
    Dec 10: 210.5
    Dec 11: 208.9
    Dec 12: 208.8
    Dec 13: 208.3
    Dec 14: 209.2
    Dec 15: 209.4
    Dec 16: 210.4
    Dec 17: 210.3
    Dec 18: 210.3
    Dec 19: 210.3

    I still haven't worked out - I've pretty much been working non-stop and I can feel it in my bones. I need to move tonight. That being said, my other half has come down with something (brought it back from a business trip), and I know I'm fighting it off too. Kind of the last thing I needed right now, but not much I can do about it.

    @dannytrees1 My knees have been bad for years (like 30 years at this point), so I too have to be careful how I twist, stomp, climb, etc. I overdid it with aerobics, which had a lot of side to side stepping (and I did it repeatedly, because it was sooo fun). Apparently side to side motion stresses the front shins, especially if done repeatedly. I'll modifiy the exercise when I get back to it, but ffs, it's so stupid when I WANT to do this, and the body is like, NOPE.

    This month is challenging, so I am so proud that everyone is sticking with it, still weighing and posting, still going. In years past, between Nov and Dec, I have often put on 5+ lbs. It's so easy to do. So give yourself some credit here. Know that all of us here are just trying to get through the holidays, still have some fun (please have SOME fun), but come out on the other side still working at this. We've got this!
  • canadamarie
    canadamarie Posts: 167 Member
    🔥🔥☕️☕️🔥🔥
    Starting Weight: 196 in Feb
    UGW: 170
    November goal / average: 181 / 182.8
    December goal: get below 180!!

    Dec 1: 182.5
    Dec 2: 183.5
    Dec 3: 182
    Dec 4: 182.5
    Dec 5: 183
    Dec 6: 184
    Dec 7: 184.5
    Dec 8: 184
    Dec 10: 184.5
    Dec 12: 182
    Dec 13: 182.5
    Dec 14: 181.5
    Dec 15: 183
    Dec 16: 182
    Dec 17: 183
    Dec 18: 182
    Dec 19: 181.5

    For me the holiday parties have now died down completely until the 24th so this is good for maintenance or even a bit more progress. I’m also still having water weight issues from a hormonal treatment that won’t ease up for another month or two. Have to be patient! I’m impressed with everyone on here sticking with it despite the stalling. Keep going!
  • Michieb125
    Michieb125 Posts: 879 Member
    🎄 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

    Heaviest weight: 167
    Starting Weight October 2022: 157
    December 1st current weight: 149.7
    December goal: 147
    Overall goal: 141.5 (5%)

    Dec. 1 - 149.7
    Dec. 2 - 148.7
    Dec. 3 - 148.4
    Dec. 4 - 149.2
    Dec. 5 - 149.8
    Dec. 6 - DNW
    Dec. 7 - 150.1 (up .2)
    Dec. 8 - 150
    Dec. 9 - 150.4 😠
    Dec. 10 - 149.4
    Dec. 11 - 150.4
    Dec. 12 - 148.7
    Dec. 13 - 149.4
    Dec. 14 - 149.6
    Dec. 15 - 150
    Dec. 16 - 149.7
    Dec. 17 - 148.6
    Dec. 18 - 149
    Dec. 19 - 150

    Day by day doing what I can….moved the scale all over the bathroom floor this morning-ridiculous! Didn’t get the reading I was hoping for. Very interesting I have toned over the last couple of months with consistent workouts but the lbs. want to hang on. I’m thinking lean muscle mass? I think my body has recomposed with optimizing protein as well.
    I’m also confused how many calories I should be having to lose-using all the calculators available but I’m short and typically have 1300-1600 a day depending upon exercise. Any comments are
    welcome!
  • canadamarie
    canadamarie Posts: 167 Member
    🔥🔥☕️☕️🔥🔥
    Starting Weight: 196 in Feb
    UGW: 170
    November goal / average: 181 / 182.8
    December goal: get below 180!!

    Dec 1: 182.5
    Dec 2: 183.5
    Dec 3: 182
    Dec 4: 182.5
    Dec 5: 183
    Dec 6: 184
    Dec 7: 184.5
    Dec 8: 184
    Dec 10: 184.5
    Dec 12: 182
    Dec 13: 182.5
    Dec 14: 181.5
    Dec 15: 183
    Dec 16: 182
    Dec 17: 183
    Dec 18: 182
    Dec 19: 181.5
    Dec 20: 181.5

    Had a salty dinner and some drinks at around 11pm last night, and weighed myself around 5am, so I consider this a win that I didn’t go up on the scale. This is motivating. Let’s see if I can build on that by tomorrow

  • nurseshawna81
    nurseshawna81 Posts: 6 Member
    34yo Female 5'3"

    Highest weight: 226lbs

    Dec 1st: 179lbs
    Dec 7th: 177.2lbs
    Dec 9th: 176lbs
    Dec 16th: 172.6
    Dec 20th: 170.6 **sooo close!!**

    Goal Weight: 130lbs

    ~~December end goal weight: 170lbs~~
  • canadamarie
    canadamarie Posts: 167 Member
    Michieb125 wrote: »
    I’m also confused how many calories I should be having to lose-using all the calculators available but I’m short and typically have 1300-1600 a day depending upon exercise. Any comments are
    welcome!

    Here’s what worked for me! Calculate your weight loss calorie limit using an online calculator. Spend a month tracking food intake. If the scale does not budge, lower your calorie limit by 100 the next month and repeat the process. Keep doing this month by month until you have a month of progress. Also keep your exercise levels the same throughout. It takes patience and consistency, but it’s the only way to know what works specifically for your body. For me, it was the third month where the scale started moving really consistently and I knew I had found my “magic calorie number” (December notwithstanding).

  • dannytrees1
    dannytrees1 Posts: 381 Member
    - [ ] Started July 1@212lbs
    - [ ] UGW=175 lbs
    - [ ] Dec. goal 179lbs

    - [ ] Dec-1-183.0
    - [ ] Dec-2-184.6
    - [ ] Dec-3-182.8
    - [ ] Dec-4-182.5
    - [ ] Dec-5-183.7
    - [ ] Dec-6-184.5
    - [ ] Dec-7-184.2
    - [ ] Dec-8-182.0
    - [ ] Dec-9-181.1
    - [ ] Dec-10-180.7
    - [ ] Dec-11-179.8
    - [ ] Dec-12-180.0
    - [ ] Dec-13-181.6
    - [ ] Dec-14-182.0
    - [ ] Dec-15-181.6
    - [ ] Dec-16-182.4
    - [ ] Dec-17-181.2
    - [ ] Dec-18-182.0
    - [ ] Dec-19-180.8
    - [ ] Dec-20-182.4

    Have a great day everyone
    ⛄️⛄️⛄️🌴⛄️⛄️⛄️


  • tishsmith101
    tishsmith101 Posts: 1,686 Member
    Did not weigh in yesterday or today but will tomorrow. Somewhat stressful week with a death in the extended family and daughter in law's car getting totaled instead of being fixable. On the upside someone brought us some cookies and there we not good. No worries about overindulging in those LOL.
    Happy Friday all!
  • capewrathultra
    capewrathultra Posts: 219 Member
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    "Under" on calories and STILL gain? CICO may be the driving force behind weight-loss, but there ARE other factors... 🙌
  • Michieb125
    Michieb125 Posts: 879 Member
    edited December 20
    🎄 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

    Heaviest weight: 167
    Starting Weight October 2022: 157
    December 1st current weight: 149.7
    December goal: 147
    Overall goal: 141.5 (5%)

    Dec. 1 - 149.7
    Dec. 2 - 148.7
    Dec. 3 - 148.4
    Dec. 4 - 149.2
    Dec. 5 - 149.8
    Dec. 6 - DNW
    Dec. 7 - 150.1 (up .2)
    Dec. 8 - 150
    Dec. 9 - 150.4 😠
    Dec. 10 - 149.4
    Dec. 11 - 150.4
    Dec. 12 - 148.7
    Dec. 13 - 149.4
    Dec. 14 - 149.6
    Dec. 15 - 150
    Dec. 16 - 149.7
    Dec. 17 - 148.6
    Dec. 18 - 149
    Dec. 19 - 150
    Dec. 20 - 148.2

    Happy little surprise this am…..funny how things are always changing upon WI (same time/place upon wake up). Lowest for December, let’s see if I can build on this momentum!

    I think you are onto something important here @canadamarie. Appreciate your tip and sharing what worked for you. Thanks!

    I’ve been the same weight - give or take 2 pounds for many months. Obviously I need try a new approach, and will!
  • HappyDonkey75
    HappyDonkey75 Posts: 334 Member
    edited December 20
    Highest Weight 212 lbs | Ultimate Goal 140 lbs | First Goal 165 lbs
    December goal -168

    12/ 1- 172.8- 2.5 walk with hills- knee was not happy
    12/2- 173.9 - Took a day off from working out, too much to do after work
    12/3- 173.9- 30 mins treadmill- Quads/glutes/abs weight training
    12/4- 174.5
    12/5-172.6- arms and chest weights
    12/6 173.7- cardio
    12/7-174.8-shoulder/back weights
    12/8-174.8- 20 min treadmill weighted vest, 20 minute stationary bike, abs 12,194 steps
    12/9 173.6- just walking and stationary bike 11,191 steps
    12/10-174.3- 30 mins treadmill, 15 mins stationary bike- biceps/triceps weight training, 11k Steps
    12/11-173.1- no workout , work was stupid insane so only about 6K steps
    12/12-172.4- 10K steps met, chest/shoulders weight training
    12/13-173.7 - 11, 760 steps, no other workouts
    12/14- 173.7- 11,392 steps, 25 minute bike, 15 mins HIT low impact intervals
    12/15-174.6- lazy Sunday
    12/17-DNW - 9165 steps- Shoulders/arms weight training
    12/18-174.5- 174.5- 30 mins cardio – (included 15 mins of 45 second sprints) 9455 steps
    12/19- 174.6- 45 minutes cardio, chest/back - 10, 724 steps
    12/20- 176.1- INSERT EYE ROLL

    I actually was not totally surprised, I have a valid explanation , which doesn't make it any easier to see but does help not let my mind spiral too bad over it.

    First I had dinner with friends on Wednesday night and ended up enjoying three (yep three) glasses of white wine over a 5 card draw poker game along with some yummy food that was likely a bit high in salt and calories. I was sick from the wine that night because alcohol and GLP meds DO NOT PLAY together well and I haven't drank that much alcohol in the last 8 months.

    Second, I woke up Thursday morning with an allergic reaction to some new facial cream product I had started. I currently have a very swollen face, eyes, and almost a chemical burn on my cheeks. I look ridiculous and feel worse. I am on a high dose of antihistamines and feeling really dehydrated no matter how much fluid I take in.

    This product was supposed to be for sensitive skin, so I didn't see this coming. I always have to be careful with cosmetic products because of my sensitivities. Lucky me.



  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 639 Member
    Heaviest Weight: 221 | First Goal Weight: 165 | Ultimate Goal Weight: 140
    Starting weight: Oct: 218 | Nov: 212.4

    Dec 1: 209.2
    Dec 2: 207.8
    Dec 3: 208.9
    Dec 4: 208.9
    Dec 5: 208.4
    Dec 6: 208.6
    Dec 7: 208.9
    Dec 8: 209.9
    Dec 9: 210.4
    Dec 10: 210.5
    Dec 11: 208.9
    Dec 12: 208.8
    Dec 13: 208.3
    Dec 14: 209.2
    Dec 15: 209.4
    Dec 16: 210.4
    Dec 17: 210.3
    Dec 18: 210.3
    Dec 19: 210.3
    Dec 20: 210.4

    I actually did workout yesterday! Unfortunately I slept like crap, and I was drinking water overnight (we are fighting off something), so I am guessing lack of sleep, plus adding water overnight meant nothing better on the scale this morning. I'm not going to stress on this. I'm not snacking/grazing. And I've been nursing my other half as he's a bit worse off than I am.

    But I'm not going to lie, if a pizza showed up right now, I'd inhale it.

    @tishsmith101 I am so sorry for your loss, and my sympathies to you and your extended family. And separately, I hope your daughter is ok - cars (though expensive), can be replaced. Just hope she is alright.

    @HappyDonkey75 Sending hugs and best wishes that all this chaos calms down for you immediately. I hope the antihistamines have kicked in, and you're feeling much better soon.

    @canadamarie, I really liked your advice to @Michieb125 - I need to try that. Thank you!

    Happy Friday, friends! I hope your weekend is one of relaxation and calm. Enjoy!
  • Kupla71
    Kupla71 Posts: 1,569 Member
    Heaviest weight: 180
    December goal: 162
    Ultimate goal weight: 140

    Dec 1: 164
    Dec 2: 163.5
    Dec 4: 162.5
    Dec 7: 161.5
    Dec 9: 163
    Dec 12: 162
    Dec 15: 161.5
    Dec 17: 161
    Dec 18: 160
    Dec 20: 161.5

    I indulged in some caramel popcorn last night and had a late night snack ontop of that! so not surprised by the fluctuation. I got a 40 minute walk in today. Not bad, but I really have to think about hitting the gym. My appetite has increased and I'm not getting as much exercise. Not a good combination! :D

    Have a great weekend! :)
  • 139. Sodium gain probably
  • capewrathultra
    capewrathultra Posts: 219 Member
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    10 days until 2025. Time to end the year with a bang! 👊💥
  • dannytrees1
    dannytrees1 Posts: 381 Member
    - [ ] Started July 1@212lbs
    - [ ] UGW=175 lbs
    - [ ] Dec. goal 179lbs

    - [ ] Dec-1-183.0
    - [ ] Dec-2-184.6
    - [ ] Dec-3-182.8
    - [ ] Dec-4-182.5
    - [ ] Dec-5-183.7
    - [ ] Dec-6-184.5
    - [ ] Dec-7-184.2
    - [ ] Dec-8-182.0
    - [ ] Dec-9-181.1
    - [ ] Dec-10-180.7
    - [ ] Dec-11-179.8
    - [ ] Dec-12-180.0
    - [ ] Dec-13-181.6
    - [ ] Dec-14-182.0
    - [ ] Dec-15-181.6
    - [ ] Dec-16-182.4
    - [ ] Dec-17-181.2
    - [ ] Dec-18-182.0
    - [ ] Dec-19-180.8
    - [ ] Dec-20-182.4
    - [x] Dec-21-180.6

    Merry Christmas Everyone
    ⛄️⛄️⛄️⛄️🌴⛄️⛄️⛄️⛄️
  • HappyDonkey75
    HappyDonkey75 Posts: 334 Member
    Highest Weight 212 lbs | Ultimate Goal 140 lbs | First Goal 165 lbs
    December goal -168

    12/ 1- 172.8- 2.5 walk with hills- knee was not happy
    12/2- 173.9 - Took a day off from working out, too much to do after work
    12/3- 173.9- 30 mins treadmill- Quads/glutes/abs weight training
    12/4- 174.5
    12/5-172.6- arms and chest weights
    12/6 173.7- cardio
    12/7-174.8-shoulder/back weights
    12/8-174.8- 20 min treadmill weighted vest, 20 minute stationary bike, abs 12,194 steps
    12/9 173.6- just walking and stationary bike 11,191 steps
    12/10-174.3- 30 mins treadmill, 15 mins stationary bike- biceps/triceps weight training, 11k Steps
    12/11-173.1- no workout , work was stupid insane so only about 6K steps
    12/12-172.4- 10K steps met, chest/shoulders weight training
    12/13-173.7 - 11, 760 steps, no other workouts
    12/14- 173.7- 11,392 steps, 25 minute bike, 15 mins HIT low impact intervals
    12/15-174.6- lazy Sunday
    12/17-DNW - 9165 steps- Shoulders/arms weight training
    12/18-174.5- 174.5- 30 mins cardio – (included 15 mins of 45 second sprints) 9455 steps
    12/19- 174.6- 45 minutes cardio, chest/back - 10, 724 steps
    12/20- 176.1- INSERT EYE ROLL
    12/21-173.0 - no exercise , just took it easy and drank alot of water, 8390 steps-

    glad my suspicions were right that it was just the inflammation and water weight from all the things that created a perfect storm of sorts


    @dannytrees1 - wow your almost there ! nice work.. and all near Christmas with all the temptations
    @ManifestingToday - I am with you on the pizza, its been a long while since I indulged because I have no control when it comes to that.. appreciate all your kindness and encouragement . The face swelling is starting to come down but its like a really bad chemical burn on my skin as well . So painful.. I guess with all the swelling , it did take the wrinkles away. LOL but not how I wanted it to work , that is for sure..
  • canadamarie
    canadamarie Posts: 167 Member
    edited December 21
    🔥🔥☕️☕️🔥🔥
    Starting Weight: 196 in Feb
    UGW: 170
    November goal / average: 181 / 182.8
    December goal: get below 180!!

    Dec 1: 182.5
    Dec 2: 183.5
    Dec 3: 182
    Dec 4: 182.5
    Dec 5: 183
    Dec 6: 184
    Dec 7: 184.5
    Dec 8: 184
    Dec 10: 184.5
    Dec 12: 182
    Dec 13: 182.5
    Dec 14: 181.5
    Dec 15: 183
    Dec 16: 182
    Dec 17: 183
    Dec 18: 182
    Dec 19: 181.5
    Dec 20: 181.5
    Dec 21: 181.5

    Curious to know how others measure their weight goals. If let’s say your goal is 179 that month, what does success look like? Average of 179? Hitting 179 at least once? Or being at that number the last day of the month?
    Of course weight is only one of many metrics to measure success.