🎄❄️December Daily Weigh-in and Logging Challenge🎄❄️

Hello I'm Darlene, retired, 64-year-old. Married (Greg), one adult daughter (Allyson), and one goldendoodle (Monty). I skipped this challenge for November and it was an epic fail. The first month since I started this journey that I gained weight. So I am back , probably for the rest of my life LOL! Was trying to cut back on my screen time, but logging in daily really keeps me on track. Besides that, missed you all too! 💗

My Goals for December

🥅 Get back to normal BMI weight 140
👣 14K Steps per day
🚶‍♀️‍➡️ Walk daily
📝 Log Daily
🥗 250 calorie deficit daily
🫀 Aerobics 3 days per week
🏋️‍♀️ Strength Train 3 days per week
🧘‍♀️ Stretch workout 1 day per week
💦 8+ glasses of water

Highest Weight 228

SW Dec: 228 | Jan: 217 | Feb: 212 | Mar: 207.6 | Apr 200.2 | May 194.8 | Jun: 189.6 | Jul: 187.4 | Aug: 179.8 | Sep: 174.2 | Oct: 169.6 | Nov 164.6 | Dec 164 | Jan 159.8 | Feb 156.8 | Mar 152.6 | Apr 151.6 | May 149.6 | Jun 144.8 | Jul: 143.5 | Aug: 142.4 | Sep 140.7 | Oct 139.8 | Nov 142.4

🎄 December 🎄

🥅 👣 🚶‍♀️‍➡️📝🥗 🫀🏋️‍♀️ 🧘‍♀️ 💦

Goals prior day, weight current day.


Prior Weeks
Dec 22: 143.2
👣 6K Steps - No exercise, did not track1

Didn't meet a single goal yesterday, not even the water! First day of Christmas celebrations for me. Allyson came over early, then off to my sister's house. White elephant gift exchange and a few snacks. Then out to dinner last night. I didn't go overboard, but did indulge some. Didn't track anything. Today we are having Christmas at my house. Then out for lunch and then going to see Wiked. Probably won't be tracking today either - but hope to get at least a walk on the treadmill after the movie (when Allyson leaves for home).

Dec 23: 144.2 🚶‍♀️‍➡️💦
👣 8.6K Steps, 30 Min 🚶‍♀️‍➡️ 1.5 mile walk - no other exercise. Did not Track!

I had a wonderful day yesterday and have no regrets. But now I need to get back on track. We have nine days left in December and there is no reason for me not to be be on track for eight of those. Still hoping for a negative month, but if I don't succeed I will not give in. I have am hoping to be in a negative situation this month. I will be strong the next two days, I'll have a small hiccup on Christmas and then it should be smooth sailing for a bit. My goal is to get to be back to ideal weight status by my two year weight loss journey anniversary on January 12.

It is a frigid 4 degrees this morning - so looking like all inside exercise today! My house looks a bomb went off it in - so cleaning up the mess today - that should count as some exercise too.[/quote]

Dec 24: 143.2 👣 🚶‍♀️‍➡️📝🥗 🫀🏋️‍♀️ 💦
👣 16.7K Steps, 75 Min 🚶‍♀️‍➡️ 3.25 mile walk, 20 Min 🫀 Cardio, 10 Min 🏋️‍♀️Strength. Calorie Deficit - a whopping 18 calories - but at least under my goal.

Dec 25 - 143.4 👣 🚶‍♀️‍➡️📝 🫀🏋️‍♀️ 💦
👣 15K Steps, 40 Min 🚶‍♀️‍➡️ 1.9 mile walk, 30 Min 🫀 Cardio, 20 Min 🏋️‍♀️Strength. Over my calorie limit 252 calories and estimated serving sizes - might even be more.

Cooking for the Christmas party today and of course couldn't resist tasting all the cookie dough and finished cookies and I tasted a brownie too. Called it my lunch! Ugh! No gift exchange today, just getting together with the extended family - Aunt and Uncle, cousins and their grown children, and all of my immediate family too. My last day to indulge and then I need to get back to business!

Dec 26 - 144.8 🚶‍♀️‍➡️💦
👣 10.5K Steps, 50 Min 🚶‍♀️‍➡️ 2.25 treadmill walk - did not log

I'm kind of relieved the holiday is over. It is my favorite holiday, but am always happy to put away all the stuff when it's done. Today, going grocery shopping, stocking up on some good fruits and veggies and either tossing out the extra goodies in the house or putting them in the freezer for another time. I woke up with a head cold (or I think that is what it is). Hope it passes quickly! Happy Boxing Day!

My name is Donna. I am 5’ 5” tall, 64 years old and from Michigan USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.

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


This Challenge Starting Weight (from Nov 30th): 193.0
Goal: 189.0 (Four lb Loss)
Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx
Total Lost/Gained this month: xxxxx






FIRST HALF OF THE MONTH:
SECOND HALF OF THE MONTH

12/16-190.8-(Trend Weight 192.8)-

12/17-190.0-(Trend Weight 192.6)-

12/18-190.6-(Trend Weight 192.4)-

12/19-191.0-(Trend Weight 192.2)-

12/20-192.8-(Trend Weight 192.3)-

12/21-190.6-(Trend Weight 192.1)-

12/22-193.0-(Trend Weight 192.2)-

12/23-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-?

12/24-190.6-(Trend Weight 192.0)-

12/25-193.4-(Trend Weight 192.1)- It’s not unusual for me to gain several pounds after a restaurant meal, especially when traveling. Sometimes most of it will come right back off after 24 to 48 hours. I don’t expect that will easily happen this time as I’ve entered the baking section of my holidays and our Family Feast is on Saturday following all the baking and candy making. I imagine I’ll make most of my progress between Dec 29th and New Years if there is any to be made. I will try to stay sensible as often as I can. Tonight is movie night with my son. We will watch 2 Christmas movies choosing one each. There will be festive snacks. I want to make Christmas Day/night special even if it’s only just the two of us until Saturday. He is kind of stuck on traditions anyway due to the autism and the difficulty he has changing things up. I will try not to overeat. I will also try to watch my BLT’s (bites, licks, tastes) while baking today and in the coming days. No promises though. Just keeping it honest.

12/26-193.4-(Trend Weight 192.3)- Weight is exactly the same as yesterday and trend weight is creeping up. While I’m not happy with the scale reading, I will take it as a win. Yesterday was day 1 of baking with 6 batches of random cookies. I ate 5 over the course of the day and called it my lunch. It was also a pasta and bread dinner and Christmas movie night with son. With all of that, no weight change truly is a win for me. Today, much more baking and leftover pasta for dinner. I don’t expect the scale to go down tomorrow but if I can just stay stable I will be ever so grateful. Looking forward to our Family Dinner & Party on Saturday. Lots of prep yet to do!

12/27-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

12/28-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

12/29-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

12/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

12/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

Hello I'm Darlene, retired, 64-year-old. Married (Greg), one adult daughter (Allyson), and one goldendoodle (Monty). I skipped this challenge for November and it was an epic fail. The first month since I started this journey that I gained weight. So I am back , probably for the rest of my life LOL! Was trying to cut back on my screen time, but logging in daily really keeps me on track. Besides that, missed you all too! 💗

My Goals for December

🥅 Get back to normal BMI weight 140
👣 14K Steps per day
🚶‍♀️‍➡️ Walk daily
📝 Log Daily
🥗 250 calorie deficit daily
🫀 Aerobics 3 days per week
🏋️‍♀️ Strength Train 3 days per week
🧘‍♀️ Stretch workout 1 day per week
💦 8+ glasses of water

Highest Weight 228

SW Dec: 228 | Jan: 217 | Feb: 212 | Mar: 207.6 | Apr 200.2 | May 194.8 | Jun: 189.6 | Jul: 187.4 | Aug: 179.8 | Sep: 174.2 | Oct: 169.6 | Nov 164.6 | Dec 164 | Jan 159.8 | Feb 156.8 | Mar 152.6 | Apr 151.6 | May 149.6 | Jun 144.8 | Jul: 143.5 | Aug: 142.4 | Sep 140.7 | Oct 139.8 | Nov 142.4

🎄 December 🎄

🥅 👣 🚶‍♀️‍➡️📝🥗 🫀🏋️‍♀️ 🧘‍♀️ 💦

Goals prior day, weight current day.


Prior Weeks
Dec 22: 143.2
👣 6K Steps - No exercise, did not track1

Didn't meet a single goal yesterday, not even the water! First day of Christmas celebrations for me. Allyson came over early, then off to my sister's house. White elephant gift exchange and a few snacks. Then out to dinner last night. I didn't go overboard, but did indulge some. Didn't track anything. Today we are having Christmas at my house. Then out for lunch and then going to see Wiked. Probably won't be tracking today either - but hope to get at least a walk on the treadmill after the movie (when Allyson leaves for home).

Dec 23: 144.2 🚶‍♀️‍➡️💦
👣 8.6K Steps, 30 Min 🚶‍♀️‍➡️ 1.5 mile walk - no other exercise. Did not Track!

I had a wonderful day yesterday and have no regrets. But now I need to get back on track. We have nine days left in December and there is no reason for me not to be be on track for eight of those. Still hoping for a negative month, but if I don't succeed I will not give in. I have am hoping to be in a negative situation this month. I will be strong the next two days, I'll have a small hiccup on Christmas and then it should be smooth sailing for a bit. My goal is to get to be back to ideal weight status by my two year weight loss journey anniversary on January 12.

It is a frigid 4 degrees this morning - so looking like all inside exercise today! My house looks a bomb went off it in - so cleaning up the mess today - that should count as some exercise too.[/quote]

Dec 24: 143.2 👣 🚶‍♀️‍➡️📝🥗 🫀🏋️‍♀️ 💦
👣 16.7K Steps, 75 Min 🚶‍♀️‍➡️ 3.25 mile walk, 20 Min 🫀 Cardio, 10 Min 🏋️‍♀️Strength. Calorie Deficit - a whopping 18 calories - but at least under my goal.

Dec 25 - 143.4 👣 🚶‍♀️‍➡️📝 🫀🏋️‍♀️ 💦
👣 15K Steps, 40 Min 🚶‍♀️‍➡️ 1.9 mile walk, 30 Min 🫀 Cardio, 20 Min 🏋️‍♀️Strength. Over my calorie limit 252 calories and estimated serving sizes - might even be more.

Cooking for the Christmas party today and of course couldn't resist tasting all the cookie dough and finished cookies and I tasted a brownie too. Called it my lunch! Ugh! No gift exchange today, just getting together with the extended family - Aunt and Uncle, cousins and their grown children, and all of my immediate family too. My last day to indulge and then I need to get back to business!

Dec 26 - 144.8 🚶‍♀️‍➡️💦
👣 10.5K Steps, 50 Min 🚶‍♀️‍➡️ 2.25 treadmill walk - did not log

I'm kind of relieved the holiday is over. It is my favorite holiday, but am always happy to put away all the stuff when it's done. Today, going grocery shopping, stocking up on some good fruits and veggies and either tossing out the extra goodies in the house or putting them in the freezer for another time. I woke up with a head cold (or I think that is what it is). Hope it passes quickly! Happy Boxing Day!

Dec 27 - 141.9 👣 🚶‍♀️‍➡️📝🥗 🫀🏋️‍♀️ 💦
👣 15.3K Steps, 60 Min 🚶‍♀️‍➡️ 3.1 mile walk, 25 Min 🫀 Cardio, 18 Min 🏋️‍♀️Strength; calorie deficit 725.

Detox from Christmas Indulgence, nice swish - yes I can flucuate that much in a day . Wasn't feeling well, so didn't eat a lot; made a wonderful chicken vegetable soup in the instant pot which didn't have too many calories in it and really filled me up. Reminded me of the zero point cabbage soup from weight watchers years ago. I was scared to make a short term goal to get under November's weight - but now that I am here hope to hang on!

February 29, 2008 - 217 (All-time highest weight before I joined)
Goal Range - 132-140
December Starting Weight - 152.2
December Goal - 155 (or less)

12/01 - 152.2
12/02 - 153.2
12/03 - 153.6
12/04 - 154.6
12/05 - 154.6 (No change!)
12/06 - 153.8
12/07 - 153.8 (No change)
12/08 - 153.6
12/09 - Skipped
12/10 - Skipped
12/11 - 153.0
12/12 - 153.0
12/13 - 152.2
12/14 - 152.2
12/15 - 151.6
12/16 - 151.8
12/17 - 151.6
12/18 - 151.8
12/19 - 151.8
12/20 - 155.0
12/21 - 156.8
12/22 - 152.4
12/23 - 153.2
12/24 - 155.6
12/25 - 157.6
12/26 - 156.6
12/27 - 154.8 (Weight change from 12/01: UP 2.4, due to holiday weight gain, but taking it back off, slowly! I ate a lot of extra calories today, but I still think I can get down to about 152 by the first of the year - we shall see...!)

Best wishes for the weekend!
💖Carole

Hello I'm Darlene, retired, 64-year-old. Married (Greg), one adult daughter (Allyson), and one goldendoodle (Monty). I skipped this challenge for November and it was an epic fail. The first month since I started this journey that I gained weight. So I am back , probably for the rest of my life LOL! Was trying to cut back on my screen time, but logging in daily really keeps me on track. Besides that, missed you all too! 💗

My Goals for December

🥅 Get back to normal BMI weight 140
👣 14K Steps per day
🚶‍♀️‍➡️ Walk daily
📝 Log Daily
🥗 250 calorie deficit daily
🫀 Aerobics 3 days per week
🏋️‍♀️ Strength Train 3 days per week
🧘‍♀️ Stretch workout 1 day per week
💦 8+ glasses of water

Highest Weight 228

SW Dec: 228 | Jan: 217 | Feb: 212 | Mar: 207.6 | Apr 200.2 | May 194.8 | Jun: 189.6 | Jul: 187.4 | Aug: 179.8 | Sep: 174.2 | Oct: 169.6 | Nov 164.6 | Dec 164 | Jan 159.8 | Feb 156.8 | Mar 152.6 | Apr 151.6 | May 149.6 | Jun 144.8 | Jul: 143.5 | Aug: 142.4 | Sep 140.7 | Oct 139.8 | Nov 142.4

🎄 December 🎄

🥅 👣 🚶‍♀️‍➡️📝🥗 🫀🏋️‍♀️ 🧘‍♀️ 💦

Goals prior day, weight current day.


Prior Weeks
Dec 22: 143.2
👣 6K Steps - No exercise, did not track1

Didn't meet a single goal yesterday, not even the water! First day of Christmas celebrations for me. Allyson came over early, then off to my sister's house. White elephant gift exchange and a few snacks. Then out to dinner last night. I didn't go overboard, but did indulge some. Didn't track anything. Today we are having Christmas at my house. Then out for lunch and then going to see Wiked. Probably won't be tracking today either - but hope to get at least a walk on the treadmill after the movie (when Allyson leaves for home).

Dec 23: 144.2 🚶‍♀️‍➡️💦
👣 8.6K Steps, 30 Min 🚶‍♀️‍➡️ 1.5 mile walk - no other exercise. Did not Track!

I had a wonderful day yesterday and have no regrets. But now I need to get back on track. We have nine days left in December and there is no reason for me not to be be on track for eight of those. Still hoping for a negative month, but if I don't succeed I will not give in. I have am hoping to be in a negative situation this month. I will be strong the next two days, I'll have a small hiccup on Christmas and then it should be smooth sailing for a bit. My goal is to get to be back to ideal weight status by my two year weight loss journey anniversary on January 12.

It is a frigid 4 degrees this morning - so looking like all inside exercise today! My house looks a bomb went off it in - so cleaning up the mess today - that should count as some exercise too.[/quote]

Dec 24: 143.2 👣 🚶‍♀️‍➡️📝🥗 🫀🏋️‍♀️ 💦
👣 16.7K Steps, 75 Min 🚶‍♀️‍➡️ 3.25 mile walk, 20 Min 🫀 Cardio, 10 Min 🏋️‍♀️Strength. Calorie Deficit - a whopping 18 calories - but at least under my goal.

Dec 25 - 143.4 👣 🚶‍♀️‍➡️📝 🫀🏋️‍♀️ 💦
👣 15K Steps, 40 Min 🚶‍♀️‍➡️ 1.9 mile walk, 30 Min 🫀 Cardio, 20 Min 🏋️‍♀️Strength. Over my calorie limit 252 calories and estimated serving sizes - might even be more.

Cooking for the Christmas party today and of course couldn't resist tasting all the cookie dough and finished cookies and I tasted a brownie too. Called it my lunch! Ugh! No gift exchange today, just getting together with the extended family - Aunt and Uncle, cousins and their grown children, and all of my immediate family too. My last day to indulge and then I need to get back to business!

Dec 26 - 144.8 🚶‍♀️‍➡️💦
👣 10.5K Steps, 50 Min 🚶‍♀️‍➡️ 2.25 treadmill walk - did not log

I'm kind of relieved the holiday is over. It is my favorite holiday, but am always happy to put away all the stuff when it's done. Today, going grocery shopping, stocking up on some good fruits and veggies and either tossing out the extra goodies in the house or putting them in the freezer for another time. I woke up with a head cold (or I think that is what it is). Hope it passes quickly! Happy Boxing Day!

Dec 27 - 141.9 👣 🚶‍♀️‍➡️📝🥗 🫀🏋️‍♀️ 💦
👣 15.3K Steps, 60 Min 🚶‍♀️‍➡️ 3.1 mile walk, 25 Min 🫀 Cardio, 18 Min 🏋️‍♀️Strength; calorie deficit 725.

Detox from Christmas Indulgence, nice swish - yes I can flucuate that much in a day . Wasn't feeling well, so didn't eat a lot; made a wonderful chicken vegetable soup in the instant pot which didn't have too many calories in it and really filled me up. Reminded me of the zero point cabbage soup from weight watchers years ago. I was scared to make a short term goal to get under November's weight - but now that I am here hope to hang on!

Dec 28 - 141 👣 🚶‍♀️‍➡️📝🥗 🫀 💦
👣 15.4K Steps, 70 Min 🚶‍♀️‍➡️ 3.3 mile walk, 34 Min 🫀 Cardio 18 Min 🚴‍♀️ cycling; calorie deficit 427.

Another good day. Another swish. Still not feeling the best but trudging through it. Hope to get the rest of the Christmas stuff put away not the tree or mantle - but all the gift boxes, presents etc. that have been laying around my family room. The tree comes down after the new year. Greg got his cousin a digital picture frame and yesterday we went through all the pictures from 2024. I always think we don't do anything and lead a pretty boring life, then when we look back at the year - it's a lot more than I think.

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February 29, 2008 - 217 (All-time highest weight before I joined)
Goal Range - 132-140
December Starting Weight - 152.2
December Goal - 155 (or less)

12/01 - 152.2
12/02 - 153.2
12/03 - 153.6
12/04 - 154.6
12/05 - 154.6 (No change!)
12/06 - 153.8
12/07 - 153.8 (No change)
12/08 - 153.6
12/09 - Skipped
12/10 - Skipped
12/11 - 153.0
12/12 - 153.0
12/13 - 152.2
12/14 - 152.2
12/15 - 151.6
12/16 - 151.8
12/17 - 151.6
12/18 - 151.8
12/19 - 151.8
12/20 - 155.0
12/21 - 156.8
12/22 - 152.4
12/23 - 153.2
12/24 - 155.6
12/25 - 157.6
12/26 - 156.6
12/27 - 154.8
12/28 - 154.8 (Weight change from 12/01: UP 2.4 still. I ate more than I should have yesterday and had three alcoholic beverages when I'm supposed to have NONE, but I will try to make up for it this weekend.)

Darlene, @iLive2Walk, I hope you're feeling better today and that you get lots of rest.

Enjoy your day,
💗 Carole

Hi Donna @deepwoodslady, Nice job on keeping things manageable! Have a great time with your family!💞

jm216 wrote: »

I’m away from my computer, so here is what our January group looks like:

❄️⛷️January Daily Logging & Weigh-in Challenge🛷❄️

See you there!

Jill

Thank you @jm216 Jill! Can't wait to start a fresh new year!

Here is the link for everyone!

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10929647/️-️january-daily-logging-weigh-in-challenge-️#latest

Hello I'm Darlene, retired, 64-year-old. Married (Greg), one adult daughter (Allyson), and one goldendoodle (Monty). I skipped this challenge for November and it was an epic fail. The first month since I started this journey that I gained weight. So I am back , probably for the rest of my life LOL! Was trying to cut back on my screen time, but logging in daily really keeps me on track. Besides that, missed you all too! 💗

My Goals for December

🥅 Get back to normal BMI weight 140
👣 14K Steps per day
🚶‍♀️‍➡️ Walk daily
📝 Log Daily
🥗 250 calorie deficit daily
🫀 Aerobics 3 days per week
🏋️‍♀️ Strength Train 3 days per week
🧘‍♀️ Stretch workout 1 day per week
💦 8+ glasses of water

Highest Weight 228

SW Dec: 228 | Jan: 217 | Feb: 212 | Mar: 207.6 | Apr 200.2 | May 194.8 | Jun: 189.6 | Jul: 187.4 | Aug: 179.8 | Sep: 174.2 | Oct: 169.6 | Nov 164.6 | Dec 164 | Jan 159.8 | Feb 156.8 | Mar 152.6 | Apr 151.6 | May 149.6 | Jun 144.8 | Jul: 143.5 | Aug: 142.4 | Sep 140.7 | Oct 139.8 | Nov 142.4

🎄 December 🎄

🥅 👣 🚶‍♀️‍➡️📝🥗 🫀🏋️‍♀️ 🧘‍♀️ 💦

Goals prior day, weight current day.


Prior Weeks
🥅 👣 🚶‍♀️‍➡️📝🥗 🫀🏋️‍♀️ 🧘‍♀️ 💦


Dec 25 - 143.4 👣 🚶‍♀️‍➡️📝 🫀🏋️‍♀️ 💦
👣 15K Steps, 40 Min 🚶‍♀️‍➡️ 1.9 mile walk, 30 Min 🫀 Cardio, 20 Min 🏋️‍♀️Strength. Over my calorie limit 252 calories and estimated serving sizes - might even be more.

Cooking for the Christmas party today and of course couldn't resist tasting all the cookie dough and finished cookies and I tasted a brownie too. Called it my lunch! Ugh! No gift exchange today, just getting together with the extended family - Aunt and Uncle, cousins and their grown children, and all of my immediate family too. My last day to indulge and then I need to get back to business!

Dec 26 - 144.8 🚶‍♀️‍➡️💦
👣 10.5K Steps, 50 Min 🚶‍♀️‍➡️ 2.25 treadmill walk - did not log

I'm kind of relieved the holiday is over. It is my favorite holiday, but am always happy to put away all the stuff when it's done. Today, going grocery shopping, stocking up on some good fruits and veggies and either tossing out the extra goodies in the house or putting them in the freezer for another time. I woke up with a head cold (or I think that is what it is). Hope it passes quickly! Happy Boxing Day!

Dec 27 - 141.9 👣 🚶‍♀️‍➡️📝🥗 🫀🏋️‍♀️ 💦
👣 15.3K Steps, 60 Min 🚶‍♀️‍➡️ 3.1 mile walk, 25 Min 🫀 Cardio, 18 Min 🏋️‍♀️Strength; calorie deficit 725.

Detox from Christmas Indulgence, nice swish - yes I can flucuate that much in a day . Wasn't feeling well, so didn't eat a lot; made a wonderful chicken vegetable soup in the instant pot which didn't have too many calories in it and really filled me up. Reminded me of the zero point cabbage soup from weight watchers years ago. I was scared to make a short term goal to get under November's weight - but now that I am here hope to hang on!

Dec 28 - 141 👣 🚶‍♀️‍➡️📝🥗 🫀 💦
👣 15.4K Steps, 70 Min 🚶‍♀️‍➡️ 3.3 mile walk, 34 Min 🫀 Cardio 18 Min 🚴‍♀️ cycling; calorie deficit 427.

Another good day. Another swish. Still not feeling the best but trudging through it. Hope to get the rest of the Christmas stuff put away not the tree or mantle - but all the gift boxes, presents etc. that have been laying around my family room. The tree comes down after the new year. Greg got his cousin a digital picture frame and yesterday we went through all the pictures from 2024. I always think we don't do anything and lead a pretty boring life, then when we look back at the year - it's a lot more than I think.

Dec 29 - 139.1 🥅 👣 🚶‍♀️‍➡️📝🥗 🫀💦
👣 21.3K Steps, 75 Min 🚶‍♀️‍➡️ 3.25 mile walk, 35 Min 🫀 Cardio; calorie deficit 802.

Getting back on track these past three days has really paid off. It feels great to be back in the swing of things. Now for my next goal, 137! Super happy today. I finished putting away all the boxes and presents and then got on a role and decided just to put everything away. Christmas is officially over in my house. Can't wait for the new year to start.

My name is Donna. I am 5’ 5” tall, 64 years old and from Michigan USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.

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


This Challenge Starting Weight (from Nov 30th): 193.0
Goal: 189.0 (Four lb Loss)
Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx
Total Lost/Gained this month: xxxxx






FIRST HALF OF THE MONTH:
SECOND HALF OF THE MONTH

12/16-190.8-(Trend Weight 192.8)-

12/17-190.0-(Trend Weight 192.6)-

12/18-190.6-(Trend Weight 192.4)-

12/19-191.0-(Trend Weight 192.2)-

12/20-192.8-(Trend Weight 192.3)-

12/21-190.6-(Trend Weight 192.1)-

12/22-193.0-(Trend Weight 192.2)-

12/23-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-?

12/24-190.6-(Trend Weight 192.0)-

12/25-193.4-(Trend Weight 192.1)-

12/26-193.4-(Trend Weight 192.3)-

12/27-194.0-(Trend Weight 192.4)-

12/28-194.2-(Trend Weight 192.6)- Looks like I got through the rest of the baking and candy making yesterday without too much damage. Up 0.2 today. I’ll take it! Party and Dinner day today for the family. Off to finish last minute preparations!

12/29-193.8-(Trend Weight 192.7)- The good news: I’m down nearly half a pound after our family Christmas party and dinner (Feast) so I managed to control the eating pretty well.
The bad news: this is what my trend weight app had to say this morning:


Yes, you read that right…..only 50 more years to go based on how I’ve been doing. I turn 65 in May.

Now, to contend with all the leftover cookies, pies and fudge. Yes, everyone took some home. I will have to put my thinking cap on to figure this one out.


12/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

12/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

🦌December weight 🎄

Start weight -OCTOBER 2023 = 115kg / 253lb
Ultimate goal : 85kgs
SW December: 104.6
GW December: 100kg

1. 104.6 ⬆️ 1.2kg - fluid retention 😣 🍴1327. 🔥2723 👣4506
2. 104kg ⬇️ 0.6 kg 🍴1489🔥👣
3. 102.6kg ⬇️ 1.4kg 🥳 🍴1837🔥2567👣 7467. 💪47 minutes walking
4. 102.9kg ⬆️ 0.3kg 🍴1187🔥2445👣5985
5. Forgot to weigh 🍴2013🔥👣
6. 102.2kg ⬇️ 0.7kg 🍴2398🔥1896👣
7. 102.7kg ⬆️ 0.5kg 🍴1448🔥👣
8. 102.8 ⬆️🍴2781
9. 102.6 ⬇️ 0.2kg 🍴1849🔥1956 👣1715
10. 102.6 ⏯️ 🍴1433 🔥2106👣4041 💪35 minute walk
11. 102.2kg ⬇️ 0.4kg 🍴1645🔥2071👣2169
12. 102.1kg ⬇️ 0.1kg seriously hungry and exhausted. Sugar OD🍴2525🔥2043👣2398
13. 102.2kg ⬆️ 0.1kg 🍴1505🔥1914👣1562
14. 103.2 ⬆️ 1kg 🍴1517. 🔥2169👣2179
15. 104.1 ⬆️ 1kg 😡 🍴1492🔥👣
16. 103.5kg ⬇️ 0.6kg 🍴1474🔥👣
17. 102.5kg 🍴1496🔥👣
18. 102.9kg ⬆️ 0.4kg 🍴2142🔥👣
19. 103.2 ⬆️ 0.3kg 🍴1363🔥👣
20. 102.6 ⬇️ 0.6kg 🍴2080🔥👣
21. 102.2kg 🍴1685🔥👣
22. 🍴2084
23. 102.3 ⬆️ 0.1kg 🍴1406🔥👣
24. 101.9kg 🍴1195 🔥👣
25. 102.3kg ⬆️ 0.4kg 🍴2344
26. 100.9kg ⬇️ 1.4kg 🍴2485🔥👣
27. 102.2kg ⬆️ 1.3kg 🍴2040
28. 101.8kg ⬇️ 0.4kg 🍴2249
29. 101.9kg 🍴2442
30. 102.2kg ⬆️ 🍴

My December/2024 Reflection - A day early - but wrote it today so here it is!


December

December was a crazy month for sure. I had huge weight fluctuations this month, ranging from a low of 139 to almost 145 and then back again. The good news is that I lost weight this month. I reevaluated my goal weight and now am shooting for 137 pounds. I’m thinking that this will ensure that I never go into the overweight category again.

I logged 230 miles in December. I signed up for the 2,025 in 2025 challenge again next year. It was a lot of fun and kept me moving.

I completed my 2,024 intentional mile goal. Although I met this goal, I am giving it up for 2025.

I had a wonderful holiday but am looking forward to what 2025 will bring!

2024 Reflection
Year two on this ride has been a whirlwind. It just fled by so fast. It seems like yesterday that I started this journey. I started the year with a 10K walk on January 1! A goal that I had been working on in the last quarter of 2023. It was fun, but Hubby and I decided that 6+ miles a day was a bit excessive, and after we reached that goal went back to our 3-mile AM walk!

I lost another twenty pounds in 2024, for a total of 88 pounds since I started. I made it to the “ideal” weight BMI and called it my goal. As I mentioned in my December write-up, I am tweaking that a bit so that I won’t creep back into overweight again.

I continued with my favorite My Fitness Pal groups. I let all the others go. It is the right fit for me. They keep me motivated and accountable and make this journey fun at the same time. The people I have “met” on the groups have become somewhat of a second family, friends all working on the same goals, sharing great ideas, support, motivation, and accountability in such a nonjudgmental way. I wouldn’t be where I am without them.

I met my 2,024 in 2024 “all steps” goal on October 10, and my “Intentional Miles” goal on December 19. As of this writing 2,750 "all step" miles, and 2,180 miles (43,600 minutes) of intentional exercise.

In May I tore the meniscus in my left knee, which limited my mobility. For about a month, seated exercise only. I had a couple of cortisone shots, which helped for a short time – then finally a gel injection in September which has been a godsend. No plans for any surgery, I also have moderate arthritis in my knees, the doctor says that the meniscus tear surgery tends to make the arthritis worse. So, if the gel shots continue to work, will continue down that path.

Had some fun this year – in February we rented a house in Winter Haven, Florida for the month. A lot of fun - visited our close friends and Aunt and Uncle who live there. In April we traveled to upstate New York to see the total Eclipse. I had never seen one, and it was an experience to remember. In June we took a trip to Hawaii, a wonderful experience. I needed my blue water fix. Our anniversary trip this year was just a quick weekend in Mystic, Connecticut but, it was extremely enjoyable. Then we went on our annual trip to Newport, Rhode Island to see the Christmas lights and do some shopping in December. I also had two girls’ weekends away with my sisters, Aunt, and close friend. I always think we don’t do anything, but when I look back at the year it is a lot more than I remember.

What are my plans for 2025?

Exercise Goals

• Continue to walk every day, with a goal of 40 miles per week
• 14K Steps per day, 100K Steps per week
• At least Three cardio (non-walk), Three Strength, and one Stretch type exercise weekly
• 700 Minutes of Intentional Exercise weekly
• Complete the Airline Trail again in the Spring

Nutrition Goals

• I set a weekly calorie limit instead of daily one, until I hit my new goal weight will shoot for a 1,750-calorie deficit from my TDEE (minus 325). I’ve determined over the year that I cannot use the first 325 calories of exercise if I want to lose weight.
• 8 Classes of water Daily
• Track everything even when I reach my new goal weight
• Try a new recipe weekly
• Stay under 2,300 grams of sodium daily

Other

• Weigh weekly instead of daily
• Continue with my favorite MFP groups, although I may cut back on my daily posting. I’m trying to limit my screen time!
• Read a book a month
• Organize an area in my house weekly
• Pick up knitting again

By Before and After Pictures:

My name is Donna. I am 5’ 5” tall, 64 years old and from Michigan USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.

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


This Challenge Starting Weight (from Nov 30th): 193.0
Goal: 189.0 (Four lb Loss)
Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx
Total Lost/Gained this month: xxxxx






FIRST HALF OF THE MONTH:
SECOND HALF OF THE MONTH

12/16-190.8-(Trend Weight 192.8)-

12/17-190.0-(Trend Weight 192.6)-

12/18-190.6-(Trend Weight 192.4)-

12/19-191.0-(Trend Weight 192.2)-

12/20-192.8-(Trend Weight 192.3)-

12/21-190.6-(Trend Weight 192.1)-

12/22-193.0-(Trend Weight 192.2)-

12/23-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)-?

12/24-190.6-(Trend Weight 192.0)-

12/25-193.4-(Trend Weight 192.1)-

12/26-193.4-(Trend Weight 192.3)-

12/27-194.0-(Trend Weight 192.4)-

12/28-194.2-(Trend Weight 192.6)-

12/29-193.8-(Trend Weight 192.7)- The good news: I’m down nearly half a pound after our family Christmas party and dinner (Feast) so I managed to control the eating pretty well.
The bad news: this is what my trend weight app had to say this morning:


Yes, you read that right…..only 50 more years to go based on how I’ve been doing. I turn 65 in May.
Now, to contend with all the leftover cookies, pies and fudge. Yes, everyone took some home. I will have to put my thinking cap on to figure this one out.

12/30-194.4-(Trend Weight 192.9)- ])- I ate at about Midnight last night after getting hungry and realizing I hadn’t had any dinner. My DD and DGS have been here the past few days and my DGS really keeps me busy. Heartburn today and I didn’t sleep well last night. I will have to re-train myself to be hungry at appropriate hours!

12/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

@iLive2Walk wow 🤩 the progress is very clear!

I still have covid so not doing much of anything.

🦌December weight 🎄

Start weight -OCTOBER 2023 = 115kg / 253lb
Ultimate goal : 85kgs
SW December: 104.6
GW December: 100kg

1. 104.6 ⬆️ 1.2kg - fluid retention 😣 🍴1327. 🔥2723 👣4506
2. 104kg ⬇️ 0.6 kg 🍴1489🔥👣
3. 102.6kg ⬇️ 1.4kg 🥳 🍴1837🔥2567👣 7467. 💪47 minutes walking
4. 102.9kg ⬆️ 0.3kg 🍴1187🔥2445👣5985
5. Forgot to weigh 🍴2013🔥👣
6. 102.2kg ⬇️ 0.7kg 🍴2398🔥1896👣
7. 102.7kg ⬆️ 0.5kg 🍴1448🔥👣
8. 102.8 ⬆️🍴2781
9. 102.6 ⬇️ 0.2kg 🍴1849🔥1956 👣1715
10. 102.6 ⏯️ 🍴1433 🔥2106👣4041 💪35 minute walk
11. 102.2kg ⬇️ 0.4kg 🍴1645🔥2071👣2169
12. 102.1kg ⬇️ 0.1kg seriously hungry and exhausted. Sugar OD🍴2525🔥2043👣2398
13. 102.2kg ⬆️ 0.1kg 🍴1505🔥1914👣1562
14. 103.2 ⬆️ 1kg 🍴1517. 🔥2169👣2179
15. 104.1 ⬆️ 1kg 😡 🍴1492🔥👣
16. 103.5kg ⬇️ 0.6kg 🍴1474🔥👣
17. 102.5kg 🍴1496🔥👣
18. 102.9kg ⬆️ 0.4kg 🍴2142🔥👣
19. 103.2 ⬆️ 0.3kg 🍴1363🔥👣
20. 102.6 ⬇️ 0.6kg 🍴2080🔥👣
21. 102.2kg ⬇️🍴1685🔥👣
22. 🍴2084
23. 102.3 ⬆️ 0.1kg 🍴1406🔥👣
24. 101.9kg 🍴1195 🔥👣
25. 102.3kg ⬆️ 0.4kg 🍴2344
26. 100.9kg ⬇️ 1.4kg 🍴2485🔥👣
27. 102.2kg ⬆️ 1.3kg 🍴2040
28. 101.8kg ⬇️ 0.4kg 🍴2249
29. 101.9kg 🍴2442
30. 102.2kg ⬆️ 0.3kg. 🍴1383
31. 102 ⬇️ 0.2kg

Stirfry and pork chops last night.