Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 284

SModa61 · January 15

Slimmersixties wrote: »

@lolakinks
Don't let those scales demotivate you! There are loads of reasons for overnight gains! Here are some ....

@slimmersixties @lolakinks Cool chart! The one I have never heard of is the nose-breathing. Isn't nose breathing the way we want to sleep? What I will add too is that "taking a new medication" can be that you look Ibuprofen, or the like.

SModa61 · January 15

Round 284
Jan 11 – 20, 2025

62 year old female, 5’5”. I am married, semi-nomadic (we live in three states, Mass, Maine, Florida).

SW WW Sept 29, 2001 - 168.8 (initially lost 29.8, became staff, then weight up and down 18 years with low of 126.8)
SW MFP Sept 14, 2020 – 153 (lost 40, then stress took off another 2.2 lb with low of 120.8, then stress became gain)
SW MFP Jan 1, 2023 – 146.6
GW Maintaining between 124 - 126

Continuing to figure out maintaining, and to work on best nutrition and exercise.

History:

Harry and Han are our cats, who travel with us. Have two “kids”, who are very much adults, a two grandsons. We have two parents, 87(mother), 85(MIL) still with us, and I have logically been needing to help them more as they age. I got my act in gear during COVID, somewhat inspired by NOT becoming my parents. I lost 30 lbs and was exercising daily. Unfortunately, I am an “all in or not” person. Hubby and I seeing our family home and downsizing distractions, plus medical incident with my father and all their new needs, became an excuse (father has since passed and I am DPOA, Personal representative AKA executor, trustee, and oversee the majority of my mother’s care). A year and a half later, I gained 25 lbs and lost all my athletic improvements. I need to figure out balance and how to make health be a daily priority for life!

Round 126 153.0 equivalent 9/14/20
Round 127 149.2 9/24/20
Round 128 147.2 10/4/20
Round 129 145.8 10/14/20
Round 130 144.4 10/24/20
Round 131 142.2 11/3/20
Round 132 139.4 11/13/20
Round 133 137.2 11/23/20
Round 134 136.4 12/3/20
Round 135 132.6 12/13/20
Round 136 132.0 12/23/20
Round 137 132.0 1/2/21
Round 138 131.0 1/12/21
Round 139 128.2 1/22/21
Round 176 138.2 1/26/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 177 134.8 2/5/22
Round 178 137.0 2/15/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 181 138.2 3/17/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
Round 182 137.8 3/27/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 183 133.4 4/6/22 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 184 136.0 4/16/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 12.5 oz
Round 185 136.8 4/26/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 13 oz
Round 186 136.0 5/6/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 187 137.8 5/16/22 Harry 10 lb 14.0 oz Han Solo 11lb 11.5 oz
Round 188 135.8 5/26/22 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
Round 210 146.6 1/01/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
Round 211 144.4 1/11/23
Round 212 146.6 1/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 213 143.4 1/31/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
Round 214 142.4 2/10/23
Round 215 140.0 2/20/23 Harry 10 lb 12 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
Round 216 138.0 3/2/23 Harry 10 lb 11.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6.5 oz
Round 217 136.0 3/12/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
Round 218 134.0 3/22/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 7.5 oz
Round 219 133.8 4/1/23 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 9.5 oz
Round 220 131.4 4/11/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 221 130.0 4/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
Round 222 128.2 5/1/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 223 128.4 5/11/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 224 127.2 5/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
Round 225 125.8 5/31/23 Harry 10 lb 12 oz Han Solo 11 lb 9.5 oz
Round 226 124.2 6/10/23
Round 227 125.8 6/20/23 Harry 10 lb 8.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 228 125.8 6/30/23 Harry 10 lb 13 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13.5 oz
Round 229 125.8 7/10/23
Round 230 122.6 7/20/23
Round 231 125.0 7/30/23 Harry 10lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 232 123.6 8/9/23 Harry 10 lb 10 oz Han Solo 12 lb 2.5 oz
Round 233 125.8 8/19/23 Harry 10 lb 10 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1.5 oz
Round 234 125.8 8/29/23 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1.5 oz
Round 235 127.2 9/8/23
Round 236 127.4 9/18/23 Harry 10 lb 6.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
Round 237 126.4 9/28/23
Round 238 124.4 10/8/23 Harry 10 lb 3 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1 oz
Round 239 124.2 10/18/23 Harry 10 lb 1 oz Han Solo 12 lb 0 oz
Round 240 125.0 10/28.23 Harry 10 lb Han Solo 11 lb 14 oz
Round 241 127.8 11/8/23
Round 243 127.6 11/28/23 Harry 10 lb 1.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 244 129.0 12/7/23 Harry 10 lb .5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 245 129.0 12/17/23
Round 246 129.4 12/27/23 Harry 10 lb 1 oz Han Solo 12 lb 2 oz
Round 247 128.6 1/6/23 Harry 10 lb 3.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 14 oz
Round 248 127.0 1/16/24 Harry 10 lb 8.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 14.5 oz
Round 249 128.6 1/26/24 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 14 oz
Round 250 125.8 2/5/24 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 15 oz.
Round 251 127.2 2/15/24 Harry 11 lb 1.5 oz Han Solo 11 ln 15 oz
Round 252 128.0 2/25/24 Harry 11 lb 5.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb
Round 253 128.6 3/6/24 Harry 11 lb 6.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb
Round 255 127.8 3/26/24 Harry 11 lb 8 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 256 127.4 4/5/124 Harry 11 lb 8 Han Solo 12 lb 1 oz
Round 257 126.4 4/15/24 Harry 11 lb 11 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 258 127.0 4/15/24 Harry 11 lb 7.5 oz Han Solo 11 ln 15 oz
Round 259 127.0 5/7/24 Harry 11 lb 7.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 260 missed the round, though I weighed almost every day
Round 261 129.8 5/25/24
Round 262 131.0 6/4/24 Harry 11 lb 9.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1.5 oz
Round 263 132.2 6/14/24 Harry 11 lb 7.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 15 oz
Round 264 missed
Round 265 135.2 7/4/24 Harry 11 lb 5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 15.5
Round 266 134.8 7/14/24 Harry 11 lb 5.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 267 133.6 7/24/24 Harry 11 lb 5 oz Han Solo 12 lb 2 oz
Round 268 Missed
Round 269 137.6 8/14/24 Harry 11 lb 5.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1 oz
Round 270 135.8 8/23/24
Round 271 135.6 9/2/24
Round 272 134.8 9/12/24 Harry 11lb 2.5 oz Han Solo 12lb 1.5 oz
Round 273 135.0 9/22/24
Round 274 132.8 10/2/24 Harry 11 lb 3.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb 2 oz
Minka 11 lb 5.5 oz Milo 14 lb
Round 275 135.2 10/12/24 Harry 11 lb 0 oz Han solo 12 lb 2 oz
Minka 11 lb 5 oz Milo 14 lb .5 oz
Round 276 134.4 10/24/24
Round 277 135.2 11/1/24 Harry 11 lb 2.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb 3 oz
Round 281 135.4
Round 282 137.0 12/21/24 Harry 11 lb 2 oz Han Solo 11 ln 14.5 oz
Round 283 137.8 12/31/24 Harry 11 lb 1 oz Han Solo 11 lb 15.5 oz
Round 284 137.0 1/10/25

SW: 137.0

Day/Weight/Comment

1/11 – DNW

1/12 – 136.2 I channeled Britney Spears with “Oops!....I did it again” this week. We made it to the Keys a week ago yesterday. I have to yet to finish unpacking, but DH and I have dealt with all sorts of condo association issues, like being the ones (me) to notice the city sewage pump out holding tank was back flowing in the property and dealing with the city, cleaning out two 12x12 community storage closets that had not been gone through in 25 year, and so on. Plus things in our own unit – emptying power outaged fridge, plumber for 5 projects in unit, etc. Have NOT joined the gym yet, BUT yesterday was the first day I can say I was proud of in a long time. Walked 5 miles and ate healthy, even if it was not tracked. This morning I intentionally got up at 5:15am so I could try and catch up here.

Oh, I just remembered something else I meant to report during. On Dec 31, I took ALL my measurements. When I get to May, it will be interesting to see what I accomplished. Hopefully something worthwhile.

1/13 – 136.4 Well yesterday was an awesome day. Tracked everything, exercised and tracked that as well. Joined the gym (but did not attend yet). BUT man am I hurting today. Yesterday I did a 5 mile walk, two laps with company and one alone. Then, when hubby said he was going bike riding I offered to join if we could top at the PO to drop off letters and let me join the gym next door. All and all we rode 7 miles. There are certainly some parts of me that are not happy today. I will do the walk this morning but just the two laps with people at that slower pace. OH, and I totally realize the “up” today is relating to the pain I am feeling. I am looking to end this round with some sort of 135 (or lower in a miracle).

1/14 – 136.8 Day was mixed. Good enough but not the way I planned

1/15 – 136.6 diary fully tracked, but no exercise. I am paying for my “awesome” day on 1/12. Got some pinched nerves going on; hip/leg and neck. (and yes, I took a mega dose of Ibuprofen as well!)

1/16 –
1/17 –
1/18 –
1/19 –
1/20 –

End of round 284 count down: 237 days to wedding, 100 days to dress shopping.

MSWDiet · January 15

My goal as I jump in mid round is simple. Make it through to the next round by posting daily even if I can't weigh in and have nothing to say other than wish everyone well.

I'm up about 11lbs right now. Thankfully I'm sticking with my rule of NEVER buying a larger size.

Ten Days Round 284
1/11
1/12
1/13
1/14
1/15 - 151.4
1/16
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1/18
1/19
1/20

Hello to everyone. I love how this challenge continues. It's been a very long time since I've been online. Let me re- introduce myself.

I've posted on & off for a long time. Some MFP friends know me from other weight loss related sites and message boards as far back as when posting was new.

A good online friend and "My Forever Shero" introduced me to this challenge. While I've never engaged much, I peruse your stories and share likes when I can.

For me maintenance is tied to sticking to my low carb diet for life. However, my struggle with ups and downs on the scale are also for life. Exercise is easy because I enjoy it. I want to be as fit as possible regardless of my weight and size.

I'm back for open accountability with folks
who know what it is to stay mindful of optimal health every day. Thank you everyone for sharing your stories, support
and encouragement.

cyndiemi · January 15

Round 284
January 11 - 20, 2025

My 5th round in a row! 😊 I am a 70 year old retired RN, caregiver for my husband and my mother in NE Ohio. We have two adult, married children and four adult, unmarried granddaughters.

HW 222 in 2022
GW 130
SMART Goals this new year session:
1. Keep net carbs below 30
2. Keep kcal below 1200
3. Record ALL dietary intake
4. Walk a minimum of 5000 steps
5. Lose one pound in ten days
6. Practice supportive/positive ‘self talk’ at least once per day for 10 days

👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE choice 👍👍

SW Rnd 284 142.6

1/11 142.6 Yes, still snowing. Brrrrrr
1/12 142.6
1/13 142.8 still cooooooooold. Treadmill yesterday. It is going to make me work for the loss this week. 4900 steps.
1/14 142.8 wow, five days at 142 and a couple of ounces. It is only six degrees out there this morning. Went out to the store yesterday. What a great time to hibernate. 😊
1/15 142.8—six days at 142.
1/16
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reshii_devi · January 15

@pezhed so sorry to hear about Beatrice. 🙏🏽 She’s been such a remarkable companion, a true constant through so many chapters of your life. Almost twenty years is an incredible testament to the love and care you’ve shared. It’s heartbreaking to say goodbye, but it’s a gift to help her transition peacefully, surrounded by love. Beatrice was so lucky to have you, just as you were to have her. May she rest in peace, and may you find comfort in the beautiful memories of your time together. Sending love and strength your way.

reshii_devi · January 15

@Skyleen75 girrrl ~ I’m right there with you. It’s tough when you know what to do but feel stuck pushing through. The fact that you’re crushing it at the gym and finding joy in movement is huge, though! 👏🏽Sometimes it’s just about small, manageable changes instead of trying to overhaul everything at once. I'm sure we’ll catch that motivation bus again.

reshii_devi · January 15

Hi I'm Reshii ~ 58, 5'9" | HW: 280 (2018) | LW: 193 (2024) | GW: 170

2025 Mantra: No Excuses; No Regrets

1/8 217.3 | NO Fasting; 8845 steps
1/9 Away - DNW | IF 18 hrs, 11318 steps
1/10 Away - DNW | IF 23 hrs, 9670 steps
1/11 Away - DNW | IF 16 hrs, 7701 steps
1/12 DNW | IF 19 hrs, 90 min hike, 12291 steps
1/13 215.0 | IF 25 hrs, 60 min swim/weighted water aerobics, 5175 steps
1/14 214.4 | Body sore and burnt out; IF 18hrs, leisurely 🏊🏽‍♀️ and water therapy, 7183 steps
1/15 214.1 |
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"Vision without execution is just hallucination." – Thomas Edison
Transformation Targets:

theslightedgeforever · January 15

60+ Female using trend weight

I skipped Round 283 and I'm ready to get back to it. My goal is movement 3 times a week

🐸I will keep the analogy of boiling frog in my head🐸

Last round participated was 282- ending trend weight 210.8

1/11 206.6⬇️no tracking
1/12 206.5⬇️no tracking
1/13 206.4⬇️no tracking
1/14 206.5🛑no tracking
1/15 206.8🛑
1/16
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CamandJarvis · January 15

You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better than you were before

32, 5'5"
OSW: 164.2 164.5 164.9 Dec 31, 2022 165.5 Jan 5, 2023
GW: 130-135

Previous Rounds:

R69: 158.1; R70: 156.5; R71: 156.3 R72: 156.3; R73: 155.2; R74: 155.4; R75: 156.1; R76: 155.6; R80: 153.2; R81: 154.3; R82: 154.1; R84: 156.5; R89: 156.7; R91: 160.1; R93: 159.3; R94: 156.1; R98: 154.5; R99: 155.9; R100: 152.8; R101: 149.7; R102: 149.0; R103: 149.0; R104: 146.2; R105: 146.6; R106: 144.6; R107: 146.8; R108: 147.7; R109: 148.1; R110: 150.1; R111: 154.3; R112: 152.6; R113: 151.7; R121: 153.0; R122: 154.8; R123: 153.9; R124: 153.4; R125: 155.6; R126: 152.3; R127: 151.5; R128: 151.0; R129: 151.0; R130: 152.6; R131: 153.9; R132: 150.6; R133: 151.2; R134: 149.3; R135: 149.5; R136: 148.4; R137: 147.9; R138: 148.4; R139: 151.9; R140: 150.4; R141: 150.4; R142: 144.0; R143: 144.2; R144: 147.0; R145: 145.7; R146: 145.9; R147: 145.9; R148: 146.5; R149: 147.3; R150: 146.8; R151: 147.9; R152: 147.7; R153: 147.2; R154: 147.0; R155: 144.7; R157: 146.1; R158: 146.6; R159: 146.3; R160: 150.2; R161: 146.7; R162: 144.6; R163: 146.2; R164: 147.3; R165: 146.3; R166: 148.5; R167: 147; R168: 148.4; R169: 151.4; R170: 148.9; R171: 144.8 R172: DNW; R173: 146.1; R174: 147.9; R175: 145.9; R176: 150.5; R177: 149.3; R179: 150.5; R180: 151.6; R181: DNW; R182: 150.2; R183: 152.9; R184: 153.4; R185: 151.3; R186: 152.3; R187: 151.8; R188: 150.9; R189: 152.6; R190: DNW; R191: 154.8; R192: 155.5; R193: 155.2; R194: 156.5; R195: DNW; R196: 155.7; R197: DNW; R198: 156.1; R199: DNW; R200: DNW; R201: 159.8; R202: 159.7; R203: 160.5; R204: DNW; R205: DNW; R206: 161.7; R207: 163.6; R208: DNW; R209: 164.5; R210: 163.9; R211: DNW; R212: 163.1; R123: 162.1; R214: 162.1; R215: 160.4; R216: 160.4; R217: 159.6; R218: 159.0; R219: 159.6; R220: 157.6; R221: 156.5; R222: 155.8; R223: 156.8; R224: 155.1; R225: 152.2; R226: 154.9; R227: 152.4; R228: 152.5; R229: 152.2; R230: 152.8; R231: 151.8; R232: 153.3; R233: 154.1; R234: 151.9; R235: 155.1; R236: DNW; R237: DNW; R238: 152.8; R239: 153.7; R240: 154.9; R241: N/A R242: N/A; R243: N/A; R244: 154.9; R245: 154.0; R246: 153.7; 247: 153.1; R248: 153.1; R249: 153.0; R250: 151.7; R251: DNW; R252: 150.0; R253: 149.6; R254: 148.8; R255: 147.3; R256: 150.2; R257:148.2; R258: 150.2; R259: 147.9; R260: 147.7; R261: 148.2; R262: DNP; R263: DNP; R264: 148.4; R265: 151.5; R266: 150.4; R267: 149.3; R268: DNW; R269: 146.2; R270: 150.4; R271: 150.4; R272: 154.1; R273: DNW; R274: Vacation; R275: 156.4; R276: 157.5; R277: 158.1; R278: 158.6; R279: 161.2; R280: 162.6; R281: DNW; R282: 163.1; R283: 164.4

Last weight
1/10 - 164.4

Round Goal: N/A - bulking

Day, Weight, Comment
1/11 - 166.3
1/12 - 166.8
1/13 - 165.5
1/14 - 165.4
1/15 - 165.0 - I'll take it, especially since I didn't get near enough sleep last night. My watch says I barely hit 5 hours. Eek. We had our monthly meeting last night and BF is a chatty cathy - he manages to still spend an extra hour or two talking as he says his goodbyes. My 4:30am alarm came a little too quick. I managed to get up and I'm feeling okay except for an awful headache which my pain medication isn't touching. Hopefully it will fade. Meals logged for the day and water is next to me to be sipped on to meet my goal (I did yesterday!). Walk with dogs at lunch for steps. No matter what BF says, I'm going to bed early tonight. I'm barely keeping my face off my keyboard and cannot keep going like this.
1/16
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1/18
1/19
1/20

Previous Day's Comments

1/11 - DNP
1/12 - DNP
1/ - Drop off after getting [mostly] back on track yesterday. I was short on my water goal but I at least tracked and hit my macro goals as well as got my steps and a walk in. Thursday was horrible weather-wise and there was a constant threat of losing power or water. Friday was a bit messy in the morning until the temperatures made it above freezing and the roads were clear of ice to travel again at which point I was running errands and doing tasks all day to try to lessen the load for the weekend. Saturday was busy with more tasks and errands. Sunday was busy trying to fix my vehicle, meal prep, and still have time to relax, which was very minimal at the end of the day. I woke up this morning feeling like I didn't get a weekend or time to recover despite having a 3 day weekend. Unfortunately, this week is my full 5 day week so it'll be challenging to stay focused but at least the routine will keep me honest with my goals and habits. Gym this morning and the warmer temps have brought along more folks coming in to work out with it. I do wish them well but so many are rather rude and don't bother to clean up after themselves (like not re-racking weights or leaving the machines drenched in their sweat) so it's very hard to not be frustrated. I do wish them well and that they meet their health goals, but I can't help but wish them to be a little more considerate of us regulars who are being disrupted by the chaos. There are a few who are genuinely kind and thoughtful and I love that so much. Trying to keep in mind that I wasn't perfect when I first started going and had to learn the ropes (like where the wipes are to clean off machines and such). Hoping for a great week this week!
1/14 - Not much change. Coach upped my macros slightly yesterday so I had to cram an extra snack in to meet goals. I was 6oz shy of my 128oz/1 gallon goal which I'll take! Cold day (below freezing again) but managed to get out of my cozy bed for the gym. I struggled today - everything felt so much heavier and harder than normal. Got it done, though, and feel better for it. Breakfast is eaten with lunch and dinner pre-logged. I also went ahead and pre-logged a snack for this morning but I do have room for another. I need at least 9g more of fat and 50g of carbs to be within my 10g buffer. I'm exactly 10g under my protein goal so I can have 0-20g protein with my yet-undecided snack without breaking macros. We have a VFW monthly meeting tonight so it'll be a bit later night than normal. Hopefully not too much so. I haven't been sleeping well and feeling really groggy so I'd like to not have a sleep debt on top of it!
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quiltingjaine · January 15

SModa61 wrote: »

Notice anything funny with my unaccepted friend requests?

I said something several months ago about random men making friend requests. I give them 2 days to post in JGMTD before I delete. Most of them have such tiny pics that I can barely see them. Did you report this to the powers that be? I remember there was someone who “hugged” every post made be one of the folks on here and they were reported. I don’t know what action was taken but it stopped.

pezhed · January 15

@reshii_devi @jspecies11 @chapter_3 @UTMom81 @SlimmerSixties @desolate_angel @missimjam @quiltingjaine @smoda61 @musicsax @deepwoodslady @itladyee
Thank you all so much for the condolences for the loss of Beatrice. Your support means so much!

BigappleBritt88 · January 15

36F 5’9
SW - 175.8
GW - 155

Backstory

In 2022 I was around 157lbs with 24% bf. Was definitely in the “best shape” of my adult life then. Since then I started a new career working from home as a developer. Have moved away from my family for fiancés job. We’ve moved several times to various states in a short time span. So far we’ve moved 3 times, all about 9 months apart. Welcomed two puppies into the mix. Lots of changes. Lots of time spent at home. Lots of time spent away from family. Fell out of touch with friends. All of the adjustments and figuring out how to manage/handle more daily responsibilities and navigate through this phase of life has manifested into me gaining 20+lbs and losing a lot of willpower, motivation, drive, positivity, etc that I once thrived on. Found this challenge and it has been helping me get it back. Nothing is permanent! Looking forward to working through this.

Overall Goals and Challenges

Goals
1. Focusing on behavior and mindset. Calories have been going way over for so long I need to reel the behavior back in a healthy way.
2. Don’t give up on the day when it’s challenging. Choose to make good decisions in those moments instead of giving in.
Challenges
1. Working from home makes it easy to stress eat or just eat out of boredom/habit.
2. Sleeping less (have two puppies, a 8mo and a 1yr old) makes it hard to wake up early enough to get a good workout in or at least to feel good awaking up. Feel defeated in the motivation and drive department compared to how I was previously.

Daily, Small, Attainable Goals

1. Finish 1st 27oz water before 2pm
2. Finish 2nd 27oz water before bed
3. Alternate standing and sitting at desk every other hour during working hours (or stand at least half of the day).
4. Hit maintenance calories at a minimum.
5. -200 cal deficit on gym days
6. If I go over cals, try to cap it at +200

Past Challenge Stats

RND 279 : SW - 175.8 : EW - 176.4 : ⬆️ 0.6
RND 280 : SW - 175.7 : EW - 176.9 : ⬆️ 1.2
RND 281 : SW - 176.7 : EW - 176.9 : ⬆️ 0.2
RND 282 : SW - 176.9: EW - 178.4 : ⬆️ 1.5
RND 2823: SW - 178.4: EW - 179.9 : ⬆️ 1.5
Total : ⬆️ 4.1

RND 284 : SW - 179.9

1/11 - 180.4
1/12 - 179.8
1/13 - 179.9
1/14 - 182.0
1/15 - 180.8
1/16
1/17
1/18
1/19
1/20

Gym: almost skipped but found my mindset while making coffee. 48m legs + 12m incline walk

Wins: gym. Ended at maintenance cals yesterday even though I was highly in the mood to give up and binge snacks.

Challenges: if this was a work week I know I would have skipped the gym. Exploring my mindset this week to figure out how to come out on top.

pezhed · January 15

Hi, I'm Amanda! 5'2" 39F in Virginia, excited to return this round after taking a couple off!

RSW: 128.8
RGW: 127.8

NS goals (tracked for previous day with emojis):
🏃🏻‍♀️Follow my running training plan exactly, which I think will require training 8/10 days. Half marathon on Feb 2nd!
✔️Core 7/10 days (5 days a week)
🏋🏻‍♀️Lift weights 3/10 days (twice a week)
🚫 Alcohol-free 10/10 days (doing most of dry January except for the first 6 days I was on vacation

)

1/11 - 128.0 🚫🏃🏻‍♀️I did my first long run in a while yesterday and my body is certainly feeling it. My town has been coated in ice all week so I ran the neighborhoods I knew were scraped but did most of my run on the indoor track at the gym. Holy tedium, I will not do that again. Peloton runs on the tread are much more engaging when weather doesn’t permit outdoor running.

We got a couple inches of snow last night so my “workout” will probably be pulling the kids around on the sled. Not off to the best start with pancakes and bacon for breakfast, typical weekend day. Will track them and work around them for the rest of the day. Happy Saturday!

1/12 - 129.6 ✔️🚫 Surprised by the gain today as I was only over by 500-600 cals yesterday, but dinner was very salty with soy sauce, so I’m going to just ride the wave for now. I did end up doing a core workout and a peloton yoga for runners class that felt AMAZING. Otherwise it was snow play. The kids had a blast sledding. I’m dying to go skiing but it’s hard to figure out with the kids, especially the almost 4 year old. The mountain close to us doesn’t offer anything for his age. So I’ll just do my prescribed 45-minute run and look longingly at the snow. We are having pizza and wings today during the Bills/Broncos game (Go Bills!) so have to plan accordingly.

1/13 - 127.4 🚫 There went some water! Back to my 10-pounds-lost milestone. Hope to pass it this time instead of kissing it and going back up like last time. My 3 year old was sick and needy yesterday, so I spent most of the day on the couch with him. I was going to run after dinner until my 5 year old looked at me with his big, sweet eyes and asked me to watch Neverending Story with him. How could I say no? I guess this is why I need to do workouts in the morning. 3yo is home sick today, and I’m starting to have a pretty persistent cough too. ‘Tis the season for family illness. The 5yo is on a 2 hour weather delay so after he gets on the bus I’ll run. Just another small wrench in the wellness plan.

1/14 - 126.8 ✔️🚫🏃🏻‍♀️ My weight is looking good, but unfortunately today is a sad day. My cat, Beatrice, is in rapid decline after a very long slow decline from kidney disease. She's 19.5 and the vet is coming to put her down in an hour. She's been with me for nearly half my life. I didn't process back when I adopted her that she'd be with me through my young adulthood, moving all over the country, the adoption of canine pet siblings, and then the birth and early childhood of my kids. I don't think I would have believed anyone if they'd told me. May she rest in peace 💔

1/15 - 126.4 🚫🏃🏻‍♀️ This week is pretty brutal. I now have my son's flu and am feeling majorly under the weather. And the 3 year old is still home sick but not so sick that he's calm. DH had an all day mandatory meeting today. I took a sick day despite working from home. I am not going to be active today and just focus on recovery. Hopefully in a few days I'll be back in full force.

1/16 -
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quiltingjaine · January 15

Female 5’1” Age 74 years
*Travel - no scale part of the time
HWE 197.0 (2/2008)
Weight on 1/17/17 174.5
OGW 137 (set by WW 2008, WW goal 1985 was 126) UGW was 125 (HS weight) Started LCHF/Keto 7/17/2017 (mid round 10)

👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE👍👍

Rnd 7 167.0 to Rnd 17 155.5
To Rnd 27 146*
To Rnd 37 139.0
To Rnd 47 133.5*
To Rnd 57 131.5
To Rnd 67 128.0
To Rnd 77 125.0
To Rnd 87 121.0*
To Rnd 97 121.0
To Rnd 107 122.0
To Rnd 117 116.0
To Rnd 127 117.0
To Rnd 137 117.0
To Rnd 147 116.0 🙌
To Rnd 157 115.5
To Rnd 167 119.4
To Rnd 177 118.3
To Rnd 187 120.0
To Rnd 197 121.5
To Rnd 207 123.5
To Rnd 217 126.5
To Rnd 227 127.5
To Rnd 237 128.0
To Rnd 247 135.5
To Rnd 257 134.5
To Rnd 267 132.5
To Rnd 277 133.0
Rnd 278 133.5 AW 133.45
Rnd 279 133.5 AW 134.6
Rnd 280 135.0 AW 135.6
Rnd 281 135.5 AW 136.2
Rnd 282 137.5 AW 137.2
Rnd 283 139.5 AW 136.1

We ALL have good rounds and bad but that is part of life. Don’t stay away, stay accountable. We don’t judge, we support.-Jpv,2/13/19

What we need to succeed is a sustainable way of eating, not a DIET we go on and off.

This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.

We are unstoppable not because we do not have failures but because we continue on despite them. - paraphrase of original quote by Beau Taplin

Up and down - just riding the waves of life. 🌊 🏄‍♀️ (My new mantra-3/19/22)

"Do or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

I need to STAY ENGAGED because I’m the DRIVER not the passenger in this life.

1/1/25 139.5

Comments pertain to previous day

SW Rnd 284 135.5
1/11 134.5 134.5 Shopped at Sam’s yesterday. Lots of steps but tracker on wrist doesn’t count them. I really need to make a strap that will go around my ankle! Last night DH asked how I’m doing with sticking to my plan. I told him about the bump last round and that I’m not letting that set the tone. Down 5# since 1/1. No TMI x 2
1/12 135.5 I made rotisserie chicken yesterday for the first time in months and slaw for OMAD. Finally TMI after weighing and coffee.
1/13 134.5 Today is DD#2’s birthday. Going to the new Great Greek tonight. The grand opening is Wednesday. Tonight is friends and family. I will get a steak skewer. 27 days until cruise
1/14 136.0 Over indulged last night at GG Friends and Family opening. We’re going to miss Casey who promoted to this new location.
1/15 136.0 I expected this to be higher, I was 140.0 at bedtime. I felt stressed all afternoon. DH has NOT quit the HOA Board.

deepwoodslady · January 15

Round 284

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

ROUND 241 FOR ME.

“Today….I am choosing Me”

MY STATS:

Highest weight ever (05-10-2016): 253
Original starting weight on MFP: (01-11-2018) 235.0
R283 EW= 191.0
R284 EW= TBD

Current New Goals:
Weight:
Short Term Goal: To weigh less at the end of this round than I did at the end of the last round.
Final goal: 145-155. We’ll see how I look & feel when I get there.
Exercise: Move 30 minutes per day rotating activity.

LOOK AND SEE HOW THE UPS & DOWNS OF MY JOURNEY JUST HELPS ME BE A STRONGER & MORE DETERMINED ME

R43 thru R52 (06/07/18 thru 09/23/18) = -19.4 LOST (Ending weight 179.0)

R53 thru R62 (09/24/18 thru 01/01/19) = -4.1 GAINED (Ending weight 183.1)

R63 thru R72 (01/02/19 thru 04/11/19) = -8.1 GAINED (Ending weight 191.2)

R73 thru R82 (04/12/19 thru 07/20/19) = -5.5 GAINED (Ending weight 196.7)

R83 thru R92 (07/21/19 thru 10/28/19) = -8.7 LOST (Ending weight 188.0)

R93 thru R102 (10/29/19 thru 02/05/20) = -2.0 GAINED(Ending weight 190.0)

R103 thru 112 (02/06/20 thru 05/06/20) = -14.9 GAINED (Ending Weight 204.9)

R113 thru 122 (05/07/20 thru 08/23/20) = -4.7 GAINED (Ending Weight 209.6)

R 123 thru R132 (08/24 thru 12/02/20) = -1.5 LOST (Ending Weight 208.1)

R133 thru R142 (12/03/20 thru 03/01/21) = -0.7 LOST (Ending Weight 207.4)

R143 thru 152 (03/02/21 thru 06/10/21) = -3.6 LOST (Ending Weight 203.8)

R153 thru R162 (06/11/21 thru 09/18/21) = (b]-16.2 LOST [/b] (Ending Weight 187.6)

R163 thru R172 (09/19/21 thru 12/27/21) = (b]-5.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 192.6)

R173 thru R182 (12/28/21 thru 04/06/22) = (b]-7.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 199.6)

R183 thru R192 (04/07/22 thru 07/15/22) = -1.4 LOST (Ending Weight 198.2)

R193 thru R202 (07/16/22 thru 10/23/22) = -3.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 202.0)

R203 thru R212 (10/24/22 thru 01/31/23) = -7.2 LOST (Ending Weight 194.8)

R213 thru R222 (02/01/23 thru 05/11/23) = -0.5 GAINED (Ending Weight 195.3)

R223 thru R232 (05/12/23 thru 08/19/23) = -3.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 198.0)

R233 thru R242 (08/20/23 thru 11/27/23) = -17.6 LOST (Ending Weight 180.4)

R243 thru R252 (11/28/23 thru 03/06/24) = -2.6 LOST (Ending Weight 177.8)

R253 thru R262 (03/07/24 thru 06/14/24) = -5.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 183.6)

R263 thru R272 (06/15/24 thru 09/22/24) = - 10.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 193.8)

R273 thru R282 (09/23/24 thru 12/31/24) = - 1.2 LOST (Ending Weight 192.6)

R283 (01/01/25 thru 01/10/25) = -1.6 LOST (Ending Weight 191.0)

R284 (01/11/25 thru 01/20/25) = -xxxxx (Ending Weight xxxxx

COLOR CODE: Fuchsia is a Happy Weight Loss for me. Blue is a sad weight gain.Black is no change.

Day/Weight/Comment
ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND 191.0

01/11-190.8-(Trend Weight: 192.7)-

01/12-191.4-(Trend Weight:192.5 )-

01/13-191.2-(Trend Weight: 192.4)-

01/14-192.6-(Trend Weight: 192.4)- Absolutely no reason for a 1 ½ lb gain unless it’s due to no TMI x 2 and perhaps sodium from homemade Chicken Lemon Rice soup. I was 250 calories and 16 carbs under my limits yesterday and under the last couple of days in a row. How disheartening! I’ll be flushing with water today, I’ll take my Lasix today which I’m supposed to take daily for my heart (but don’t) and I’ll hope for a better outcome for tomorrow. My mind wants to resort to drastic measures like eating only 500 calories today but my common sense tells me to stay the course with healthy satisufying options and trust the process. Weight loss is not linear so I’m not going to let this get me down. This is exactly the weight I started with on Jan 1st so I haven't made a drop of progress from the holiday gain. But there's no use crying over spilt milk. Onward and Forward!

01/15-190.6-(Trend Weight: 192.2)- Up and down. Up and down. It’s amazing how TMI (or lack of) affects the scale. Also, my Lasix makes a huge difference in removing the fluids pooling at the ankles, abdomen and in the lungs. I hit this weight several times over the past week so I do think this is the true weight I’m trying to reduce from. But I will say that it was a delayed weigh in by about 2 hours. My goal is to now try to actually reduce from here and lose actual fat. I cannot take Lasix today due to so many local errands today. So scale could be up a bit tomorrow with fluid. Gosh, it’s so hard to actually track this way! However, I know if I’ll just do the right things I will be overall healthier and eventually lighter too. Happy hump day ya’ll.

01/16-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

01/17-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

01/18-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

01/19-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

01/20-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

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

itladyee · January 15

Hi, I'm Charissa.

Thank you, @QuiltingJaine, for leading the charge in 2025!

Round 283 was quite the mental round. But moving on, still seeing success! This round will be somewhat challenging... so my goal is to just finish the round lower than what I started and .1 Is totally acceptable!!! I have a party today for my MIL. Tomorrow, my DH's daugher wants to take him to brunch for a belated birthday present and the 17th we have dinner out with friends.

Good Luck to everyone this round!

Q: What will be different in 2025 vs all the other times?
A: Change in my mindset
A: Being mindful and engaged
A: Addressing the elephant in the room!
A: No excuses
A: DETERMINED AND ENGAGED

Overall Goals for 2025
Lose weight in the kitchen ⚖️, get fit in the gym🏋🏾‍♀️

Note: These are pretty much my same goals from 2023 and 2024, I've made some great progress but now it's time to knock this list out! My goals are SMART - just not including all the details here:

Goal#1 - Calories - Aim and plan for 1200; allow 400 just in case for a total of 1600. **Eat well 🥗to Live Well 🚢✈️🧳
Goal#2 - Wine/Alcohol Reduction - 85% Dry January or better ** 🚫🍷 Alcohol kills weight loss as the focus is burning alcohol calories and not fat calories!
Goal #3 - Water - Minimum 50 ounces - Maximum 100 (only if consumed before 6pm) H2O - Make it Flow 💦💦💦
Goal #4 - Exercise - 6 days a week (Cardio, Core, Stretching, Strength Training) ~ 🏋🏾‍♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
Goal #5 - Self Care (Reading, Journaling, Monthly recap, Learning, Pampering)
Goal #6 - Organization and Declutter (Finish unpacking)
** To get to 100%

Stats and Previous Rounds

64 y/o female
OSW 2022-03 230.3 (HW)
1SW 2023-01 221.8
1SW 2024-01 223.4
1SW 2025-01 229.0
CW
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Abbreviated Round History

Round 210/1 SW: 221.8 EW: 220.6 (01/02/2023)
Round 246/37 SW: 223.4 EW: 219 (01/06/2024)
Round 282/74 SW: 227.2 EW: 229 (01/01/2025)
2025 Rounds
Round 283/75 - SW: 229.0 EW: 228.2 loss .8
Round 284/76 - SW: EW:
Round 285/77 - SW: EW:

Monthly Weight Tracker 2025

2025 Start 229.0
Jan ⬇️
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Measurable Daily Goals
🚶🏽- Closing my rings M-S Move = 700/Exercise = 45/Stand = 12)
🏋️‍♀️- Strength training 3x/week
🍎- Tracking/Under Calorie Budget (1200 ~ 1650)
✅ - Macros - Protein (100g ~ 150g) Carbs < 75g
💧- Water - 50 oz minimum
⬇️- Downward trend

5 Goals/10 days!
🚶🏽🏋️‍♀️🍎✅💧⬇️
SW RND 284 - 228.2
Dates = Weight ; Comments regarding prior day.
1/11 227.1 ~ The scale was still bouncing around this morning. I got my other scale out for verification and then changed the batteries. I really like the Withings scale (new) as long as it's accurate

1/12 227.0 ~ 🚶🏽🍎⬇️ After Birthday Party seems unscathed! We actually went to lunch/late dinner before the party and passed on cake and ice cream (not my temptation) and actually was within calorie budget. Short on water though.
1/13 228.7 ~ After Brunch. I was an absolute fool yesterday at the brunch. The food wasn't that great but the mimosas were excellent

. I surely overdid it and I paid for it with a restless night of sleep. Today is recovery day. Calories between 1000 and 1200 and LOTS of water and exercise.
[1/14 228.1 ~ 🚶🏽🏋️‍♀️🍎✅💧⬇️ Good day yesterday and ok with scale. Calories 1670, still within (kinda) range

Everything else was as planned. Today is a work day so more sitting, but did get 30 minutes in on the treadmill this morning.
1/15 227.6 ~ 🚶🏽🍎✅💧⬇️ Five days in... check and double checked scale. On target to finish lower than I started. I already logged my calories for today including bookclub wine and I'm slightly under goal so no extras.... I should be at least the same tomorrow. Then 3 days to recover from dinner out....

1/16 nnn.n ~ After book club
1/17 nnn.n ~
1/18 nnn.n ~ After Dinner out with friends
1/19 nnn.n ~
1/20 nnn.n ~

OH MY @Smoda61 - I guess you could report them, but they will just pop up with SM_jon_26... Probably not even his picture.

@kristawatkins52 ~ congrats on mastering that hard day! You took control and that's awesome! May today be a better one!!

@Slimmersixties ~ thank you for sharing that post re gaining weight over night. Some of those are very interesting!! (Nose Breathing, isn't that normal sleeping?)

@lolakinks ~ I see downward movement!!!!

@Chapter_3 ~ I'm afraid if I weighed every 3 days, I'd always hit the high points and never the lows ones!!

@pezhed ~ {{{hugs}}} Good to focus on you!

judefit1 · January 15

Jude, 5’-2”, 67 YO
HW 165
SW Rnd 284: 129.9
GW OA: 124
Year 2 of JGM10D

Take just these next 10 days and make them the best 10 days.

Previous rounds:

SW Rnd 245: 146.6
SW Rnd 246: 147.0
SW Rnd 247: 143.4
SW Rnd 248: 140.8
SW Rnd 249: 140.6
SW Rnd 250: 137.2
SW Rnd 251: 136.2
SW Rnd 252: 134.2
SW Rnd 253: 133.4
SW Rnd 254: 131.6
SW Rnd 255: 130.0
SW Rnd 256: 128.8
SW Rnd 257: 126.8
SW Rnd 258: 129.0 post AZ trip
SW Rnd 259: 126.0
SW Rnd 260: 124.8
SW Rnd 261: 125.2
SW Rnd 262:126.6
SW Rnd 263: 123.4
SW Rnd 264: 124.4
SW Rnd 265: 125.0 post MV trip
SW Rnd 266:125.0
SW Rnd 267: 124.0
SW Rnd 268: 125.4
SW Rnd 269: 123.8
SW Rnd 270: 125.8
SW Rnd 271: 126.2 post Italy trip
SW Rnd 272: 126.8
SW Rnd 273: 125.0
SW Rnd 274: 126.0
SW Rnd 275: 126.8
SW Rnd 276: DNW
SW Rnd 277: 127.2
SW Rnd 278: 126.6
SW Rnd 279: 127.5
SW Rnd 280: 129.5
SW Rnd 281: 127.6
SW Rnd 282: 128.8
SW Rnd 283: 129.3
SW Rnd 284: 129.9

SW Rnd 284:
Goals this round:
* cut the “denial” and just do the work
* log meals every day for the whole round
* no snacks/wine on weekends only

1/11: 129.9
1/12: 129.7
1/13: 129.4
1/14: 129.4
1/15: 129.5
1/16:
1/17:
1/18:
1/19:
1/20:

1/15: yesterday and today were my "cleanest" eating days in months- I'm feeling more in my groove than I have since Thanksgiving. Work is just insanely busy so I can't read everyone's posts, but I'll count the NSV for getting in here and keeping to my plan. Hi to you all, can't wait to have a breather and catch up!

the_reflex · January 15

Round 282 88.8 kg
Round 283 87.8

I've given myself two personal challenge. One is to reach goal weight by the end of 2025. That means exactly 5 years to lose 32 kg. A tad too long. The second challenge is to lose weight every round. I'd be really proud of achieving that.

Day 1 - Sat 87.7 eating below maintenance, 5 kilometer timed fun run (parkrun)
Day 2 - Sun 88.1 eating below maintenance, 30 minute outdoor run
Day 3 - Mon 88.0 eating below maintenance, 30 minute outdoor run
Day 4 - Tue 87.2 eating above maintenance
Day 5 - Wed 87.1 eating around maintenance, 30 minute outdoor run
Day 6 - Thu 87.1

Median so far this round: 87.45, which is less than last round, I need to cut back on my eating though.

ZizzyBumble · January 15

@Pezhead49 I’m sorry to hear about your beautiful cat. Their little paws leave huge footprints in our hearts. 🐾🐾

susiemcmac · January 15

55 year old midwest woman, wife, mom to a college kid. Working to be in the body I deserve.

Rnd283 - +1

SW Rnd 284 - 231.2
GW Rnd 284 - 229

1/11 - 230.4 heading out to take the kid back to college so won't be able to weigh tomorrow.
1/12 - DNW
1/13 - 232.2 - totally expected after a weekend of homemade deep dish pizza and dinner out of sushi and Thai to celebrate the new semester with the college kid. Back to the grind now.
1/14 - 233.1 - I feel like the gains and losses correlate to 2 days ago. We'll see how tomorrow goes.
1/15 - 231.0 - ok - hoping to keep this trend.
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1/17
1/18
1/19
1/20

pettycoatjunction · January 16

☃️🥦🏋️‍♀️10 more days to be ENGAGED 🍎💦🥑

66 years old and vertically challenged (5’2” on tip toes). Continuing on this lifestyle goal to get more fit and to stay more fit.

Goals for this round:
** weight 134 or less 🎉
**no snacking after 8:00 pm and log 🪵
**hit my water goal daily 💦
**wine free 6 of 10 days (have some social events this round) 🚫🍷
**minimum of 10,000 steps daily 👣
SW Rnd 283. 138.4
SW Rnd 284. 136

1/11. 134.4. 🪵💦🚫🍷👣14,000
1/12. 134.7. 🪵💦🚫🍷👣14,800
1/13. 134.3. 🪵💦🚫🍷👣10,700
1/14. 134.2. 🪵💦🚫🍷👣10,700
1/15. 133.3

So thrilled with this number! And I realized that next week is my social events, not this week, so I still am hopeful for this round. Well, except for the pizza I had tonight. AND my new internet was installed today!!!

lita_loses_it_all2 · January 16

Just Give Me 10 Days Challenge 284 (3)

Age: 52
Height: 5.7

RND 282- 436.8 to 434.2
RND 283- 434.2 to 416.8

RND: 284
My RND: 3
SW: 416.8
GW: 415.8

Goals this challenge:
1. Release 1 pound.
2. Meal prep on at least one day
3. Reach fitness watch goals on 8 of ten days
4. Have a home spa day on one day during these 10 days
5. 5 bottles of water per day.
6. Finish my market bag and shop in person on one day.

Mantra this round: I completely release the weight of shame, pain, and guilt from past experiences and mistakes, and I fully receive God’s view and plans for me as His masterpiece, which has been made whole and freed through Jesus Christ.

1/11/25-415.2
1/12/25-414.2
1/13/25-416.8
1/14/25-415.6
1/15/25-415.2
1/16/25
1/17/25
1/18/25
1/19/25
1/20/25

Day 4: Can’t log in to MFP for some reason, but ok, does not matter. MUST STAY THE COURSE! Good Eating today. Drank 6 bottles water. Exhausted tonight. Turning in early. 50% fitness watch, 85% calories. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾🤩🤩🤩

Day 5: Had to create another account d/t being logged out, forgot password, and never receiving a reset link after requesting it multiple times. 🙄Oh well! Great day today. Ate all calories. Hit all goals on fitness watch, no soda, no FF 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
6 bottles of water in today too😊.

Still here, still fighting, still focused, still….
#DETERMINED

desolate_angel · January 16

HW: 194.7 (88.3 kg) April 25, 2020
kg)
END WT RND 252: 166 (75.3 kg)
END WT RND 253 162.9 (73.9 kg)
END WT RND 254 163 (73.9 kg)
END WT RND 255 161 (73 kg)
END WT 256: DNF
ST WT 278: 166 (75.3 kg)
END WT 278: 160.3 (72.7 kg)
END WT 279: 158.5 (71.9 kg)
END WT 280: 156.5 (71 kg)
END WT 281: 155 (70.3 kg)
END WT 282: 154.9 (70.3 kg)
END WT 283: 154.3 (70 kg)

Fell off the challenge bandwagon in round 256, managed to keep losing weight until June 12th when I hit 155.9 (70.7 kg). I fell off the weight loss wagon shortly after. Decided to start back up the day before Round 278 started.[/Spoiler]

SW Rnd 284: 154.3 (70 kg)

1/11- 153.3 (69.5 kg)
1/12- 154 (69.9 kg)
1/13- 153.6 (69.7 kg) Back from our trip to the coast (~1300 miles/2092 km of driving from Friday evening through today) and back to work in the morning. I did bring the scale although I don't know how various hotel bathroom floors compare to at home. I did have pizza for dinner tonight, so we shall see what tomorrow brings.
1/14-154.4 (70 kg) Not too surprised. Could be better, could have been worse. Didn't make dinner choices aligned with my goals tonight either, but I have 6 more days to keep at it.
1/15- 153.3 (69.5 kg) Today was a good day at work, a relaxing evening at home, and I stayed within my calorie goal. Although my watch just alerted me that I had a stressful day and it's usually pretty accurate about those things. Maybe that's why I feel beat at 8 PM.
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1/18
1/19
1/20

musicsax · January 16

🎷 66 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 284 (my 214th). So grateful as always @Quiltingjaine.

So here we go again, I’m just keeping plugging away! New round, taking something forward from @Chapter_3 (again) if I may "We should be strategically engaged with our lives each day, right?! That’s my new word… ENGAGED." " I will try to keep that word ENGAGED in my mind over these new 10 days & also remember that I am the driver of my life & not the passenger. My goal for this (round) again is 2 pounds. 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 & then relaxing for the last 2/3 is not acceptable! Then for the rest of January if I can keep at a pound a round, I’ll be well happy. 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 or even a piranha!
• to weigh less at the end of the round than the start & 2 pounds 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
End of round 281 – 141.6 (0.2 gain) – 11.12.24-21.12.24
End of round 282 – 143.2 (1.6 gain) – 22-31.12.24
End of round 283 – 144 (0.8 gain) – 1-10.01.25

I am the driver in my life & not the passenger, I need to drive my life to a healthy life.

1/10 144 (trend 142.9) ugh! All chocolate still sealed & intact, but I’ve obviously eased up elsewhere, not much over calories; another bacon, brie & cranberry panini & extra sodium ? 10.4 miles walked. That’s a 0.2 pound increase & not the 2 pound I was aiming for ☹.

EW Rnd 283 144

SW Rnd 284 142.4
1/11 142.4 (trend 142.8) 7.15 miles walked. I can’t deny I went a bit berserk yesterday morning after the scales, ate much too much as I was so down on the number on the scales, but by lunchtime I’d reined myself in. Seeing today’s number makes me think that yes it was the sodium from the bacon & has made me feel better & re-enforce that knowledge that weight can fluctuate, so I’m back on it & looking forward to being the driver for 10 days! 😊
1/12 142.4 (trend 142.8) 9.34 miles walked. I was intrigued to get on the scales this morning, would it show my “don’t care” attitude from Friday or my “engaged driver” attitude from yesterday? I was grateful for the number! I really want to end this round with a 141 reading!
1/13 141.6 – (trend 142.6) 4.27 miles walked yesterday, met up with DD & family; gave her 1 of my boxes of chocolates to take home, other 2 are still sealed. Happy with this number, need to consolidate & build on it.
1/14 141.6 (trend 142.5) 7.95 miles walked.
1/15 142.6 (trend 142.5) I’, hoping this is a combination of sodium in smoked salmon at lunch yesterday & weighing considerably earlier than usual, not going to let it derail me like last week 😊. 10.6 miles walked, first 100 miles of the year walked.

Halfway through round, got to make the second half as successful as the first!
1/16 142.8 (trend 142.5) 7.88 miles walked. The inspiring song lyrics on my 2 hour journey to child mind little DGD yesterday morning was Savage Garden & Affirmation; I’ve copied the first verses & highlighted the lines that I feel are pertinent to our health journey, but having said that the whole song is very thought provoking.

I believe the sun should never set upon an argument
I believe we place our happiness in other people's hands
I believe that junk food tastes so good because it's bad for you
I believe your parents did the best job they knew how to do
I believe that beauty magazines promote low self esteem
I believe I'm loved when I'm completely by myself alone
I believe in karma, what you give is what you get returned
I believe you can't appreciate real love till you've been burned
I believe the grass is no more greener on the other side
I believe you don't know what you've got until you say goodbye
I believe you can't control or choose your sexuality
I believe that trust is more important than monogamy
I believe your most attractive features are your heart and soul
I believe that family is worth more than money or gold
I believe the struggle for financial freedom is unfair (Is unfair)
I believe the only ones who disagree are millionaires

1/17
1/18
1/19
1/20

👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!!! 👍👍.

kristawatkins52 · January 16

Goals this round:
Maintain dry January
No smoking
Gym 4 days a week
More water consumption

R282: -1kg (80.8)
R283: -1.1 kg (79.7)
SW Rnd 284: 79.7
1/11 79.7
1/12 78.8
1/13 79.6
1/14 79.1
1/15 78.9
1/16 79.4
1/17
1/18
1/19
1/20
Thought this might happen. Had a heavier meal with lots of salt yesterday and TOM came to visit so I am feeling a bit bloated, add in no exercise and you get the big uptick. Have another Body Combat class today and I will eat on plan so things hopefully will be better tomorrow. Either way keeping on track, and pushing forward.

Goal Tracker

Dry January: 🍷🚫 🍷🚫 🍷🚫 🍷🚫 🍷🚫 🍷🚫
Water: 💦 💦 💦 💦 💦
Workout: 🥊 🥊 🥊
Steps > 8000: 👟 👟 👟
No Smoking:

Slimmersixties · January 16

I'm Lis, 61 welsh, living in Spain 23 yrs

High weight 276lb August 21
Low weight 182lb December 22
Start weight 189.8lb Round 284
Goal weight 175 lb

Round 282 - 2.6lb
Round 283 - 3.4lb
Round 284 Goal 2.0lb

Start weight 1/10 189.8

1/11 189.8 Steps 16,473✔️Calories✔️
1/12 189.6 Steps 14,742✔️ Calories✔️
1/13 188.6 Steps 13, 002✔️Calories✔️
Can't believe I've dropped another pound! I'm doing very well with my calories but all this loss must be down to the extra walking im doing! Long may it continue
1/14 188.6lb Steps 13, 097✔️Calories✔️
Just happy yesterday's 1lb loss is still there!
1/15 188.6lb Steps 16,722✔️Calories✔️
Third day at same weight but that's normal for me after a big drop! Stay with the process!

1/16 191.2lb Steps 11,035✔️Calories✔️
Lunch out plus alcohol ... Calories at maintenance. Massive 2.8lb gain. Hate it when that happens as it usually takes 3 days to go away!

Slimmersixties · January 16

itladyee wrote: »

@Slimmersixties ~ thank you for sharing that post re gaining weight over night. Some of those are very interesting!! (Nose Breathing, isn't that normal sleeping?)

I never spotted that! I googled it and apparently breathing through your nose helps weight loss! So really not sure what it's doing on there!

SwimBikeRunRepeat · January 16

Male, 60+ years old, with a lot of stuff on my plate (other than food).

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SW Round 284 (Jan. 10, 2025): 226.8 lbs
GW Round 284 (Jan. 20, 2025): 223.0 lbs

01/11/25: 226.8 lbs
01/12/25: 229.0 lbs
01/13/25: 230.2 lbs
01/14/25: 228.8 lbs
01/15/25: 227.8 lbs
01/16/25: 228.4 lbs

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Goals (Round 284):
1. Lose >3 lbs.
2. Stick to training/meal plans.
3. Lower sodium intake and alcohol consumption.

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Comment (01/13/25):
College and NFL Playoffs completely derailed me: Chips & dip, chips & guac, too many IPAs. Did I mention the Entennmann's Chocolate Donuts for breakfast? #fail

Comment (01/16/25):
I'm back. Sorry for the absence. Focusing on 2 things for the remainder of this challenge: 1) Meeting Daily Calorie Budget, 2) Exercise.

SwimBikeRunRepeat · January 16

quiltingjaine wrote: »

SModa61 wrote: »

Notice anything funny with my unaccepted friend requests?

I said something several months ago about random men making friend requests. I give them 2 days to post in JGMTD before I delete. Most of them have such tiny pics that I can barely see them. Did you report this to the powers that be? I remember there was someone who “hugged” every post made be one of the folks on here and they were reported. I don’t know what action was taken but it stopped.

One of these added me, then deleted me within a short time. Don't know what their up to, but it's not good.

_JeffreyD_ · January 16

Skyleen75 wrote: »

I have to eat just a little bit differently. But I don’t want to!!!!
I know it will click, I’ll lock it in and get back on the motivated bus.

@Skyleen75 I can relate!

Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 284

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