Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 281

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  • capewrathultra
    capewrathultra Posts: 192 Member
    judefit1 wrote: »
    @_JeffreyD_ : bring the scale, it's not a big deal. I had to learn not to dread getting on it, and it's become a companion to me through vacations and surgery. It's just a number, but it reminds me to pay attention to myself without judgment. Have fun in FL!!!

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  • musicsax
    musicsax Posts: 4,668 Member
    🎷 66 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 281 (my 211th). So grateful as always @Quiltingjaine.

    This round I’m continuing to join @Chapter_3 in in a BHAG of 1 pound a round to the end of the year, i.e. to weigh 138 or under. I need to be diligent as only 3-5 days per round staying on the waggon is not sufficient to get me back to where I want to be, but then the celebrations happened. If I can keep at a pound a round, I’ll be well happy. Another 2 pounds would really get me on my way; I want to stay strong, walk the walk as well as talk the talk! & make the round a successful one.
    So, goals for this round;
    • First and foremost, no feeding frenzies – I am not a shark!
    • to weigh less at the end of the round than the start & a pound is my small BHAG for this round
    • be happy because I feel that I have made the round count at the end
    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 youngest 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 overindulge, 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 I must not jeopardize that luck.

    End of round 69 134.2 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 – not bad considering Dad unexpectedly passed away 3 days before end of round: 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
    End of round 270 – 142.4 (trend 141-4) 24.08.24 to 02.09.24
    End of round 271 – 140.6 (trend 141.1) 03.09.24 to 12.09.24
    End of round 272 – DNW on holiday in Salou.
    End of round 273 – 142.6 ( 2 pounds lost) 23.09.24 to 02.10.24
    End of round 274 – 142.4 (0.2 lost) 03.10.24 to 12.10.24
    End of round 275 – 143.6 (1.2 gain) 13.10.24 to 22.10.24 (6 days in Turkey visiting DB).
    End of round 276 – 143 (0.6 lost) 23.10.24 to 01.11.24
    End of round 277 – 141 (2 pounds lost) 02.11.24 to 11.11.24
    End of round 278 – 142.6 (0.6 gained) 12.11.24 to 21.11.24
    End of round 279 – 141.6 (1 pound lost) 22.11.24 – 01.12.24 *
    End of round 280 – 141.4 (0.2 lost) -2.12.24 – 10.12.24

    EW 280 141.4

    SW RND 281
    12/12 140.4 (trend 141.4) – this number would have been nice yesterday, but I’m pleased to see it today, let’s hold on to it & lose a little more. 10 miles walked yesterday.
    12/13 140.8 (trend 141.3) 7.42 miles walked.
    12/14 140.8 (trend 141.2) 7.14 miles walked.
    12/15 140.8 (trend 141.2) No structured walking – met the family up at Jodrell Bank, had a lovely day finished off by watching Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon in the 180 degree cinema.
    12/16 140.4 (trend 141.1) 11.61 miles walked.
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    22/17 140.4 (trend 141) 7.85 miles walked. Christmas carvery lunch with DSs today, will make sensible choices.
    12/18 DNW – just totally forgot !! 8.57 miles walked. 3 days to go!!
    12/19 142.6 (trend (141.2) – ugh! Don’t ask, the Christmas chocolate & goodies!! 6.68 miles walked.
    12/20 143 !!!! (trend 141.4) – no structured walking, drove up to Sheffield to watch little DGDs nativity play & carol concert, so so enjoyed it, but a total of almost 4 hours sitting in the car !! Doing an especially ‘on track’ day today to counterbalance!
    12/21 141.6 – (trend 141.4) that’s better, but what a waste of a round after that Christmas goodie fest; that's given a 0.2 pound increase from the end of last round. 9.65 miles.


    👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!!! 👍👍.
  • Skyleen75
    Skyleen75 Posts: 758 Member
    I enjoy reading everyone’s posts with my morning coffee.

    Highest weight 242 lbs
    Lowest weight 142 lbs (2019)
    Re-start JGMTD Feb 2024 @ 204 lbs

    Round 280 End Weight 169.8

    12/12 171.0
    12/13 170.2
    12/14 DNW
    12/15 DNW
    12/16 171.0
    12/17 170.6
    12/18 170.6
    12/19 DNW
    12/20 172.4
    12/21 173.6 Did I really gain 4 lbs this round? Kind of. This is the first round since October reset that my average is up and over 170.
    It’s amazing how much can change in ten days. It will be just as amazing to change it in the other direction! I’m ready to crush it.

    I have been on couch rest for two full days with very limited mobility from an intercostal muscle strain. It’s really hard to rest your ribs. It’s really hard to rest in general for three days.

    Feeling much better today but I’ve already been warned not to over do it. Thankfully we didn’t get much snow. DH is working. I’m going use the leaf blower to clear the paths.

    I do have to join the world today. I’m going to the movies with a friend. My goal this morning is to skip the popcorn.

    I need to heal up and get back to the gym. I’m cranky when I can’t work out.
  • Chapter_3
    Chapter_3 Posts: 962 Member
    edited December 21
    RD 281 #51

    F66, 5’6” married, MawMaw Proud. Clean P:E (ProteinG> (Cg+Fg) A clean/whole food WOE- Track macros, all fitness and NSVs. I’ve had an unhealthy relationship with food my entire life.

    Mission: Continuously improve daily habits that strengthen a “Healthy, Strong & Fit” identity.
    #HSF 📣#bestshapeofmylife📣
    #helpfulhabits #agingyounger

    📣BHAG Restated: My FIRST BHAG is to hit 128xlbs on this #HSF journey and maintain a “+ or -“ 2lb range @128lbs by 1/10/2025. I want a sustainable #HSF BHAG that’s achievable with hard work & determination.

    R281 Commitments TO ME:
    ********************************

    I am tracking these individually, and will record the “icon” only when I honor myself that day.
    ⚖️ 10x
    📝 10x
    CLEAN 300 cal deficit
    P:E >1
    Pg = 115g to 125g
    🤸‍♂️10x
    🚶‍♀️+8-10k 8x
    💗Z2 60min 8x
    🏋️‍♀️+20 min 6x
    ⏱️HIIT (sprints/plyo) 5x
    📚 💦💤 7-8hrs 10x

    Backstory & Progress
    ********************************

    Lived in 140-150s throughout adulthood. HW 172lbs in 2010. Lost 30lbs in 2014 to 128lbs. Crazy🎢 for 10years. Joined JGMTD R231 7/31/23. Lost 15lbs 8/1 -11/23. Said goodbye FOREVER to the 🎢! I’ve named my maintenance journey “#HSF” & “Healthy Strong Fit” on my way to 📣#bestshapeofmylife

    👇🏻December Level Up (Down)
    ***************************
    I pledge to prioritize each of these #HSF choices EVERY DAY of Dec:

    1. P:E: Protein g greater than 1:1 vs. Energy g. [Pg > (Cg+Fg)] (and cals = avg. maintenance).I will continue this CLEAN nutrition plan. It is supposed to support muscle gain with fat loss while 🏋🏼‍♀️🚶‍♀️🤸🏼‍♀️ ⏱️🎾. I will continue to track NSVs/macros/ activities, etc. to learn about my body.
    2. 🙏📝📚🧐 - I will continue to pray, journal, research. This is my aspect of “leveling up” because I am nothing without my relationship w/Jesus Christ. I’ve also grown into loving/enjoying learning about my body & healthy aging. Replacing BAD habits w/ GOOD habits is a journey in itself. This practice helps me stay present /mindful of many decisions/ thoughts/ actions that impact not only nutrition, but improves self-talk & interactions w/others.
    3. 🏋🏼‍♀️this is my biggest challenge. I still don’t like it. Not one bit. I have some days that it clicks, but it’s a daily struggle. Living “fake it till I make it”… Faking my “identity”. My hope is that some 🏋️‍♀️version eventually becomes a healthy habit. I’m working on a minimum of 10-minute “🏋🏼‍♀️snacks” 2-3x per day, 5x per round. Gosh, how I wish someone, ANYONE would have told me in my earlier years that 🏋🏼‍♀️is the key to fat-loss / maintaining - NOT cardio. I was brainwashed.
    4. Healthy Aging - includes mobility, flexibility, balance and agility. While I do stretch every morning plus “stretch snacks”… I want to up this game… I added ⏱️“sprints” (which is NOW only fast jogging… 😂) and plyometrics (celebrating a 2” vertical jump) 😂. I read to “sprint” and jumping is vital to joint-health as we age…..
    5. I have much “work” to do with family relationships. Won’t detail here, but it’s a challenge & my overall health will not flourish without this being acknowledged and improved. Mind, body & spirit are connected. I won’t be fully content until I reconcile this part of my life.
    6. Sleep- This is a big one. I’m usually fast asleep by 8:30-9PM. I can’t stay up later…. I love getting up early. I’m good with a 5AM wake up but I want to sleep soundly through the night. Will continue to prioritize this key component to health and well-being…
    7. Have fun… lighten up … & give myself permission to be spontaneous. (This is THE HARDEST)!!!!

    👇🏻Review since my 1st R231 7/31/23 NSVs/Journey Reflections
    ******************
    1. ✅HSF: Avg. close to 9k steps per day for 12+ mos. Not bad. It’s no longer a “daily goal” because it’s now a daily healthy habit - #HSF 👏🏻🤩 (12/11 This is down due to injury - I pledge to recommit.
    2. ✅#HSF: 🤸‍♂️ Daily stretch greatly improving my attitude & confidence.
    3. ✅ #HSF 📝 🙏 everyday
    4. ✅#HSF: I play 🎾about 4-5x per week.
    5. ✅#HSF : 💗Z2 avg 60 min/day
    6. ✅#HSF : zero to 20g of net carbs/ day
    7. ✅Clean P:E 110-125g Protein
    8. ✅#HSF Naturally IF 18/6. Eating window=noon to 6PM. (At least 5 days/wk)
    9. ✅#HSF 💦70-80oz daily
    10. ✅#HSF Alcohol limited to rare occasions.
    11. 💤 7 to 8 hours sleep per night is a goal. Sleep is still inconsistent the last few rounds…
    12.Staying in the present moment is key to mental health and healthy choices.
    13.Rotating 115g to 125g of protein per day is now a non-negotiable. In my dreams, I want to be 128- 130lbs #HSF … 😎 I want to be Healthy, Strong & Fit to live out “Chapter 3” enjoying a full range of mobility, flexibility & activities… !
    Previous Daily
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    12/12 Stellar. I studied my journal since R231 in preparation for this round to set realistic commitments to myself. I have 💪🏻re-committed to 🚶‍♀️step goals and 💗Z2. By far my best results over a period of time is consistency with 🚶‍♀️10k+ & 💗Z2=60 min.

    Finished the day strong with 🚶‍♀️⏱️🏋️‍♀️. 📝 Icon includes 300 cal deficit, P:E Ratio 1:1 & Pg macro success. If I don’t hit all three of those measures, 🚫📝!

    Love my improved tracking spreadsheet. Even though I have MFP premium, I like to SEE my daily NS commitments, all in one place side-by-side. THERE’s beauty, calm & surety in ✅✅✅s!

    ngl: I was distracted yesterday and at 3:30 I had to FORCE 🤸‍♂️🚶‍♀️⏱️🏋️‍♀️. That feeling of ✅✅✅ is unmatched!

    12/13 Another 💪🏻.
    I missed 💗Z2 by 10 min!

    “Turning thought into action is a moment of courage and clarity — worth acknowledging and celebrating!”

    Each time I resist temptation/procrastination or distraction & follow through on a commitment to myself- I will celebrate! Mindfulness also includes not only present awareness, but celebrating the change of thought patterns that lead me to #HSF. Celebrate the smallest of actions…. I often say “let’s do the hard things”, and I rarely say “let’s celebrate with excitement every small decision that leads closer to achievement. Need to give myself a 🙌🏻 more often!

    ONWARD!

    12/14 🚫📝💗⏱️Still in a calorie deficit - only 100. Not a win according to by goals. Hit P:E and Protein 119g….💗 only 45 minutes…. Need 60min to claim it….Played two hours of tennis so not up to ⏱️… Today will 🚶🏼‍♀️‍➡️⏱️🏋🏼‍♀️💗.
    Looking back over Thanksgiving and one day-long brunch with the gals…. I can honestly declare that three days of eating out of routine (not gorging) coupled with eating late causing sleep depravation was NOT WORTH the two weeks+ it has taken me to get back. And, I’m still 1lb over from mid-November. Also realize that I didn’t walk or 🎾for two weeks ….. My metabolism is slow as molasses…. Quick to gain and slow to shed. FACTS that I forgot! It’s not the “pound” per se…. It’s simply the journey to get where I want to be and for the freaking “fork” in the road…. (No pun intended) that I took to get off track…. So pleased I have recommitted! A tastebud party is just not worth the pain after!

    Found a few fun “core” exercises on Instagram that I will incorporate into resistance training… Enjoying!

    Read more data on the benefits of IF…. This is soundly incorporated in my routine (I haven’t mentioned in a long while). My eating window is noon to 6PM. This works for me.
    Onward!

    12/15 EDIT I fell back to sleep and read my morning post and realized I had a typo on weight! Fixed it.

    Wonderful day yesterday with ZERO going as planned… I spontaneously headed to an estate sale and spent several hours there wasting time… was so much fun! Met DS & DGS for lunch… I 1/2 of a small cuban sandwich ... DH and I enjoyed a spontaneous date night… I was actually pretty good compared to “old me” but still too many carbs managing to hold @ maintenance… @ 1450 cals. Once again… just four hours sleep because I ate later / different than usual. Bunch of 💩 in my body… So puffy. And oh, + 2 lbs! 😖I was expecting a small uptick but not 2lbs. I should know by now that my body is subject to huge swings with eating after 6PM. All this after I had declared just yesterday that going off plan was NOT WORTH it! But … back on it today! Want to earn & see more ✅ ✅✅! Wedding one week from today.

    NSV: Enjoyed the spontaneity without going off the rails and faced the ⚖️ trauma this morning with a positive attitude of determination.

    12/16 much better day. I tracked all, but unintentionally skipped protein shake… PE ratio was 1.4 but only 1k cal yesterday - only 60g Protein. 🚶‍♀️🏋️‍♀️💗. Still soooo puffy. Hmmmmm … Cortisol? 💤7hrs slept better but up too early. Not commenting ⚖️ just yet because it’s inexplicable.

    Upcoming Sat, Sun & Mon - dinner, wedding & our anniversary…. Picked out my “outfits” for the festivities from my closet - Not going “new” because beautiful, barely worn clothes just sitting there…. Spent FOUR hrs yesterday “styling” for each day. Pulled out generations of jewelry to style…heartwarming & delightful! Then we leave early the 25th for winter hiking. Preparing for the whirlwind! Balancing the “plan” will be a challenge but doable. I find that when I nail 🚶‍♀️early, everything else flows in-line.

    12/17 My days are running together. I guess I’m too wound up to sleep. Again, only four hours… Really good day yesterday. Will have another positive today- no time to nap.
    Onward!
    NSV: Staying focused on nutrition and remaining “emotionally even” during this whirl-world is a victory.

    12/18 Getting closer to round ⚖️goal. On feet all day- no structured walk but 🚶‍♀️9k steps doing yard work. Happened to pass by my favorite dress store & what do you know, I bought a dress for Saturday night dinner … (Impromptu wedding dinner before big day Sunday). Fun trying on clothes again!

    PS - Of course, X Husband (yes, “X” not using the sugar-coated version of “First” ) — swooped in last second and is hosting a “⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️” dinner for bride & groom. I actually do like his 4th wife. 🤣. Just a little of the typical drama going on the past week. This would normally drive me to the pantry, but I’ve handled it 💪🏻. THE all-time NSV!

    On TMAD today. Noon & 6pm. Protein shake between. Plenty 💦. Difficult on TMAD to get my 125g of P … If I can hit 100g daily this week I’ll be pleased. Cant claim “📝”without it…. Cant claim “💗”without structured 🚶‍♀️. But it’s all good. For the remainder of this round, nutrition & hydration are key. This challenge is my rock!

    12/19 ⚖️ I’m not surprised by the scale as I’ve been loyal & vigilant. Starting to “feel” like myself again. Nutrition going as planned, but not movement. If I was super “radical”, I would plan two🏋️‍♀️sessions to reach my 6x goal. Hmmmmm 🙂 Today, I have time to 🚶‍♀️💗🏋️‍♀️. I’ve carved out time to get it done first thing this morn. This afternoon I’m taking DGS for his annual Christmas shopping to shop for his “two” families. He totals available funds, creates a budget & then he shops! Homemade Christmas cards tonight.

    12/20 TMAD worked well yesterday. Loaded up on electrolytes. Beautiful extended 🚶‍♀️& 💗Z2 yesterday. 🏋️‍♀️for 35 min - sore this morn. The good sore.

    Will do same today. IF 18:6. I’ll enjoy a huge omelet at noon and big protein @ 6PM. 💦💦💦

    I’ve done well this round but the big issue is missing sleep. (Today up @ 2:45) I’m guessing that’s in-line with the upcoming weekend. Mostly on target with to-be-expected drama - nothing too crazy except the brides dress was lost in the mail. She is quite upset-shopping today to find a replacement. (I offered mine as a back-up - Lord forbid! 😂. We got a good laugh out of that one!) After the initial let down, she’s actually handling it quite well.

    DGS wanted to skip our traditional Christmas haul & cards. I was disappointed but understood- He was super, super tired. We played RISK instead in front of the fire with Christmas Music … solid family time & thats what matters most. (It was actually better than the hectic holiday frenzy that was originally planned!)

    NSV: Tracking on the “spreadsheet” is really going well with keeping me focused. I highly recommend for those so inclined. Those ✅s go a long way launching reflection. When I miss a ✅, it leads me stop, think, prioritize & adapt.

    Another NSV: I’m finding that the practice of mindfulness & reflection over this past year and a half has positively changed many aspects of my chosen behaviors. It’s easier for me to step back and take stock vs mindlessly reacting. Why didn’t I embark on this journey sooner? Mind, body, spirit.
    I hope everyone has a beautiful day and weekend!

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    R281 Hi, I’m Carolyn, and Im on an “INTEGRITY” challenge.

    R281 SW ⚖️ 132.2
    Goal: EW ⚖️⬇️ 131.0 (rounded!)

    Morning ⚖️ & Prev Day Activity
    12/12 132.2 📝🤸🏼‍♀️🚶‍♀️💗🏋️‍♀️⏱️💤
    12/13 132.0 📝🤸🏼‍♀️🚶‍♀️🏋️‍♀️💤
    12/14 131.8 🤸🏼‍♀️🚶🏻‍♀️💗💤
    12/15 133.8 🚫
    12/16 132.8 🤸‍♂️🚶‍♀️🏋️‍♀️💗💤
    12/17 132.8📝🤸🏼‍♀️🚶‍♀️💗
    12/18 131.4 🤸‍♂️🚶‍♀️💤
    12/19 130.8 📝🤸‍♂️💤
    12/20 130.2 📝🤸‍♂️🚶‍♀️💗🏋️‍♀️
    12/21 130.0 🤸‍♂️🚶‍♀️💗
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    12/21 💤4 hrs again 🥹Successful round.- kept my word. I’m back to pre-Thanksgiving ⚖️ on 11/21. It’s been months since I felt like a JGMTD round made a difference! (Psychological).

    And I’m noting that I hit my JGMTD goal at the end of November last year - taking approximately four months… And I’ve “generally” hovered one to 2lbs +- for an entire year! When I noticed, it was more than 2 pounds, I nipped that in the bud prompto! WOO-WHOOOO! All thanks to JGMTD!

    Today the determination shifts up a gear, poised with an extra layer of patience to conquer the plateau. BHAG ⛰️is now within sight. I’ve reached base camp. Ready to ascend the peak and take up permanent residence on the ⛰️ mountaintop!

    I’ve been enjoying an active engagement (awareness) during this round - getting back to a #HSF routine. We should be strategically engaged with our lives each day, right?! That’s my new word… ENGAGED.

    Dinner tonight and Wedding tomorrow! I’ll be extra careful not to backtrack. Remaining steadfast will not be a sacrifice - only a celebration of commitment. Food as fuel. Let’s have fun! Hoping for 🚶‍♀️10k today & tomorrow, then back to more #HSF training.

    See y’all on R282!. Enjoy this weekend! ❤️🎁🥂✨💫 🎄❤️
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    GOALS RECORD—
    ⚖️ 10x✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
    📝 10x✅✅✅✅✅
    (NUTRITION (all three* earn 📝)
    *CLEAN cal deficit✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
    *P:E >1✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
    *Pg = 115g to 125g✅✅✅✅✅✅
    🤸‍♂️10x✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
    🚶‍♀️+8-10k 8x✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
    💗Z2 60min 8x✅✅✅✅✅✅
    🏋️‍♀️+20 min 6x✅✅✅✅
    ⏱️HIIT (sprints/plyo) 5x✅
    📚 💦💤 7+hrs 10x✅✅✅✅✅✅

    #HSF #healthyhabits
    #agingyounger
    #📣bestshapeofmylife
  • Chapter_3
    Chapter_3 Posts: 962 Member
    @Skyleen75 prayers up for you! Being sideline is just the worst… but you will prevail.
  • jspecies11
    jspecies11 Posts: 1,232 Member
    71 yo female; 5’5”
    SW: 127.8# (end of round 280)
    Goals: optimize health, increase strength, stamina
    RGW: under 127.5#
    Strategy:
    Hydration 💧 64 oz minimum
    Strength training 🏋️‍♀️ 5x/week - increase weights
    Keep to calories/nutrition plan🥕
    Move 👣 7K steps minimum daily

    Round countdown: 6 until beach vacation

    Showing today’s weigh in; yesterday’s success with plan.

    12/12 129.4# 🏋️‍♀️
    12/13 129.2# 💧🥕👣
    12/14 129.0# 🏋️‍♀️🥕
    12/15 129.0# 💧🏋️‍♀️🥕👣
    12/16 128.6# 🏋️‍♀️🥕
    12/17 129.6# 👣
    12/18 129.0# 🏋️‍♀️🥕👣
    12/19 128.6# 🏋️‍♀️🥕
    12/20 128.4# 💧🏋️‍♀️🥕👣
    12/21 129.4# ST rest day- but every other target was missed yesterday.
    Probably my worst round in quite some time.
    Lessons learned: Hydration helps, gym cardio is a must, Friday night wine adds empty calories and puts me off my nutrition plan, do not base a weight goal simply on the last weight but use a trend.
    Let’s move on to round 282.
    Thank you @quiltingjaine for keeping us accountable.
  • Chapter_3
    Chapter_3 Posts: 962 Member
    “Online Resources”

    Not sure why “online resources” are getting a bad rap… I have learned so much with access to multiple experiences & experts, providing data to reason/sift through what’s best for me. Heck, isn’t MFP an online resource? 😉

    Love to all! ❤️

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